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brief and appropriate speech, commenced the proceedings
by calling upon Mr. James Gaskell to propose the first

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" That the electors of West Derby Ward, now assem-
bled, having entire confidence in the Earl of Derby, be-
lieve it to be their bounden duty to assist in returning to
Parliament members who will aid him in conducting the
government of the country upon sound Protestant prin-
ciples; and_ considering that the opinions recently enun-

ciated by W. Forbes Mackenzie, E,q., and Charles
Turner, Esq., in their respective addresses, fully entitle
those gentlemen to their cordial support, they hereby
pledge themselves to use every lawful exertion to secure
their return as members for this borough at the approach-
ing general election."

Mr. WHATHAM seconded the resolution ; and in an
excellent speech advocated the return to Parliament of
Messrs. Turner and Mackenzie, as men on whom they
could rely, and in whose hands the Protestant Church
and Constitution would be safe.

Mr. ARTHUR HENDERSON spoke in support of the reso-
lution at great length, amidst loud applause, exposing in
a happy manner the tricks of the Whigs to keep them-

selvei in office.

Mr. W. Rowan moved the second resolution, con-
taining the names of an influential committee, to canvass
the electors of the ward ; and in an able manner showed
the injury done by the repeal of the Navigation Laws,
not only to the shipowner, but also to the labouring
classes in this town.

Mr. WHITBY briefly seconded the resolution, which
was_unanimously carried.

Mr. Councillor Woo n spoke in support of the resolu-
tion, and alluded to the interest which Lord Derby had
taken in our local institutions.
Mr. T. BOLD, who was next called upon, said, Mr.
Forbes Mackenzie had since his speech at the Amphi-
theatre, both by word of mouth and by letter, distinctly
asserted that if any motion for the repeal of the grant to
Maynooth was brought forward in Parliament, he should
certainly support it. This announcement was received
with enthusiastic cheers.) After alluding to the manner
in which Sir Thomas Birch had been insulted by the
Popish faction, because he would not do their dirty work,
Mr. Bold said that a few days since he met one of the
most influential Roman Catholics in an omnibus. He
said to him—" How can you consistently vote for Mr.
Cardwell ?" " Oh," said this gentleman, "we shall
vote for Cardwell, not for what he has done, but for what
he has promised to do for us." (Hear, bear.)
A vote of thanks was then given to the Chairman, and,
after loud cheers for Lord Derby, Mr. W. Forbes Mac-
kenzie, and Mr. C. Turner, the meeting separated.

WARD MEETINGS OF THE LIBERAL PARTY.
Meetings of the Liberal party have been held during
the week in some of the various wards. On Thursday
evening, the electors of Rodney-street Ward,. favourable
to the return of Messrs. Cardwell and Ewart, met at the
Arcade Hall, Heathfield-street. The proceedings, we are
told, were of a unanimous character. —On Friday evening
the Freetrac:e electors of St. Peter's Ward' met at the
Brunswick Hotel, Geo. Maxwell, Esq., being in the chair.
Owing, however, to the absence through illness of the
secretary, Mr. Baugh, the lists and canvassing books
were not forthcoming; and the meeting was adjourned to
one o'clock on Saturday, when a working committee was
to be appointed.—A meeting of the electors of Scotland
Ward was also held on Friday night, at the Castle Ta-
vern ; and, after sundry addresses had been delivered, a
Ward Committee was formed.—On Friday evening. the
Free-traders of the North and South Toxteth Wards
met at the Toxteth-hall. Mr. Alpass was called to the
chair; and amongst the gentlemen present were, Mr.
Councillor Rogers, Mr. Ambrose Lace, Mr. John Aikin,
Mr. C. E. Rawlins, &e. Mr. Aikin nominated a com-
mittee, the motion being seconded by Mr. Spence, and
carried. Mr. C. E. Rawlins afterwards addressed the
meeting.

HEALTH COMMITTEE.—On, Thursday, at the usua-
weekly meeting Alderman Langsdale presided.. The
medical officer of health reported that the deaths registered
in the borough fell last week to 223, a decrease of 30.
Diseases of the lungs caused a mortality of 73, against 88
in the previous week. During the quarter ending the 29th
of March the deaths (including 119 on which inquests
were held) were 2,930, being 238iless than in the previous
quarter, and 1€& less than in the same quuarter on. the
average of the four preceding years. The mean tempera..
tare of the quarter was 42940'degrees, about the average
of the season. The mean reading of the barometer was
rather above the average, being 29 9G inches. The wind
blew from the eastward on a part or the whole of 50 days.
The rainfall amounted to 5 88; inches. but during the last
half of the year the amount collected did not exceed 91-10ths
of an inch.

THIS ARCISITECTURAL SecIETY. The fifteenth
meeting of the session was held on Wednesday even-
ing last, at the Royal Institution, Mr. Charles Verelst in
the chair. Several donations tothe library were announced.
Some conversation took place respecting the students'
designs, which were much praised. The vexed question
of the organ for St. George's Hallalso led to a discussion.
Mr. Horner explained the leading features of his design,
which appeared to meet with the favourable consideration
of the society.—Mr. W. Weightman read a paper " On
the application of salt water to domestic purposes.".-Mr.
A. Rimnier read a paper on " Sepulchral effigies and in-
scriptions in churches."—The secretary, Mr. J. Boult,
read a paper " On the proposed breakwater on the Mer-
sey." The details of the plan were explained by Mr.
Boult, who illustrated his views by diagrams. He ex-
pressed himself favourable to Mr. Rennie's project, and
hoped at some future time be see it carried out.—Some
objections to the plan were raised by Mr. Horner, and
replied to by Mr. Boult.—Thanks were voted to those
members who had read papers, after which the meeting
broke up.

MEETING OF THE HISTORIC SOCIETY.—A meeting of
the members of this society and their friends was held on
Thursday, in the Lecture-hall of the Royal Institution.
The meeting was held in the day time, in order to meet
the convenience of many of the country members, who
had expressed a desire to be present. Ladies as well as
gentlemen were admitted. Sir E. Cust, viae•president,
was called to the chair. The numerous antique menu-
scripts, works of art, and other relics which have from
time to time been presented to the society were arranged
on the lecture table for the inspection of the company.
Mr. Mayer's museum of Egyptian antiquities, &c., and
the museum of the Royal Institution, were thrown open
before and after the meeting. The Rev. Dr. Hume read
a communication from Mr. Boardman, relative to a docu-..
ment submitted at a former meeting of the society,
bearing the signature of the great hero, Nelson. The•
Rev. T. Moore read a brief account of the society's ope-
rations from its foundation, in June, 1948, to the present
time.—Dr. Hume then proceeded to notice some of the
objects in the society's collection. They comprised brass
rubbings, models of Roman pavement, &c. ; there was
also ancient glass, the whole series of Hoylake anti-
quities, numerous relics from Pool-hall, in Cheshire,.
seals, Roman vases, ancient locks and keys, model of an
altar, shoes and sandals, a bone skate, an elegant Saxon
torque, the truncheon belonging to the regiment of Liver-
pool volunteers, ancient shoes, &c., &c. Dr. Kendrick,
of Warrington, read his paper respecting the siege of
Warrington, in 1643, and of some manuscripts lately
discovered there. Dr. Kendrick exhibited two curious
chessmen of jet, found in excavations at the Mote-hill,
Warrington ; and handed round a printed account,
accompanied by a lithographic view. Dr. Hume exhibi-
ted some Australian shielda, proving that heraldic distinc-
tions had their foundation in human nature, and then
drew attention to a family history, in the form of a roll, of
which only a small portion is executed. It contained the
line of the ancient Scottish kings, including Macbeth.
The company then proceeded to view Mr. Mayer's
Egyptian museum, in Colquitt-street.