The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1841-10-15 00:00:00

EXHIBITION OF THE WORKS BY MODERN
ARTISTS.

Having completed our survey of the first and second
rooms, we now proceed to examine the works in the third.
The first picture we notice as " noticeable " is
411. " Study of a Negro." H. JOHNSON, London.—
The position of this picture is a specimen of the judgment
of the hanging committee. The subject is without a joke—
extremely dark, yet it is suspended at such a distauce as to
be hardly perceptible. The stars invisible to the naked eye.
yet discernable by au instrument, arc termed " telescopic
stars "—we may therefore term this a " telescopic " picture.
113. " Unlawful Hours." CHAS. MARTIN, London.—
A youth and maiden are discovered doing a bit of courtship.
The artist would have us to understand that these " two
young loveyers " as the song says,—are out at " an unlaw-
ful hour," he has consequently given a twilight effect and a
deserted street. Any other title would have done for this
picture, which is not altogether destitute of merit.
414. " Water Carriers." W. SHA.YER, Southampton.—
This work is clever in parts.
418. By the same artist.—He is particularly successful in
his figures, but we object to that hazy neutral tint which
seems to hang about the backgrounds. His drawing is good.
421. " Juliet and the Friar." E. B. MORRIS, London.
—The artist has been studying Lewis's Monk instead of
Shakspere.
427. " Study from Nature." S. DRUMMOND, A.R.A..
London.—Subject, an old man. A clever picture. The ex-
pression of the face good.
430. " Alfred entering the tent of the Danish king in dis-
guise." W. B. Scorn, London.—We welcome this as one
of the few historical pictures exhibited. There is much talent
in it ; the light is broadly cast, and well managed ; the figure
of Alfred bold ; the groups good.
431. " Scene from Don Quixote." T. M. JOY, London.
—The Don is too fat. Sancho's figure is very good. " The
sprightly damsels" graceful and well placed.
432. " The Long Walk, Windsor. S. B. DYNE, Fulham.
—Conveys a good idea of this exquisite and extensive land-
scape.

433. " The City of Rouen " from Mount St. Catherine.
H. GRITTEN, London.—A charming view of this celebrated
old city ; the foreground, cottages, and winding road, as well
as the river, are sweetly painted. The city in the middle
ground, and mountains in the distance, are excellently worked
up. This is one of the very few capital pictures in the ex-
hibition,—there is a freshness in the atmosphere and a calm-
ness thrown:over the whole that render it peculiarly pleasing.
The soldiers give animation to the foreground.
437. " Bellringers and Cavaliers celebrating the entrance
of Charles II into London. No name.—This work is curious;
it is divided into three parts ;-Ist., the Ringers ; 2d., the Bell-
loft; 3d., the Tower.
428. "The Penitent's Return Home." C. W. Core,
Kensington Gorc.—Au affecting subject ;—a young girl is
seen kneeling at the threshold of her home; her father is in
the act of raising her ; her little dog is welcoming her, while
" a scene" appears taking place in the interior of the cottage
between the sister and mother. In the distance is a city—a
waggon toils along the road in the middle ground, which is
occupied by a landscape. The bundle beside the penitent
exhibits relics of faded finery. This is a clever little picture,
the spirit and moral excellent : the colouring good.
440. " Marple Bridge." P. LLOYDS.—A little unpretend-
ing picture, exhibiting much promise.
444. " The Lady brought to the Cave of the Robbers."
JOHN GILBERT, London.—Painted boldly and free—much
vigour in the drawing : the light broadly thrown upon the
principal figure. This is a clever picture.
448. Prince Albert's visit to the Steamers belonging to the
African expedition." E. DuszcAN, London.—A very good
picture—the atmosphere and general character sunny and
warm ; the principal steamer beautifully drawn—the water
good, the surface ruffled with wave enough to give animation
to the scene. Mr. Duncan is a very clever artist, and his
style is pleasing. The view of the dock-yard, &c., is most
faithfully depicted._

452. 41 Vicar of Wakefield and Family at Prayers.
ANDREWS, London.—A telescopic picture : " distance,
says the poet, "leads enchantment to the view."
453. " First Fruits of the Net." 11. BARRAUD.---Mr
Barraud has quite a style of his own. His works remind us
of the Italian water colour or distemper drawings of Naples,
Vesuvius, &c.

456. "Mills, near Stoke." J. B. CROME.—Another of
Mr. Crome's sombre pictures ; not the less clever for the
darkness of the tones.

" Skittles."

A. MONTAdUE

—A barber-ous effort

458. " Relieving the Destitute." T. F. MARSHALL, Li-
verpool.—The children appear anything but destitute. Such
a chubby rogue as " baby" it is seldom our lot to look upon.
The other children do not show lack of flesh. The philau-
throphy of the subject is the best part of the picture.
463. " The Forum at Pompeii," painted on the spot. Mrs.
OATES.—The artist seems to have gone a long way to paint
an indifferent picture.
464. " Scene in Catania." H. BA RRATID.—In this artist's
peculiar style—bright clear colours. Every object sharply
defined.

466. " Hawkeye and Chingagook waiting the arrival of
Uncas." COOPER, London.—The admirers of Cooper (the
author) will be glad to see their favourites placed so cleverly
before them. A good picture.
468. " The Blacksmith of Antwerp." Mrs. M'IAN, Lon-
don.—Here we perceive the famous blacksmith of Antwerp
busily engaged upon one of his charming works. His model
appears deeply interested in his picture. This is a sort of
illustration from pictorial history.
471. " Gil Blas." J. HoLEINs, London.—This represents
Gil Blas declaring his passion for Aurora. The artist has
given the text cleverly upon his canvas.
480. " Moon Rising—Composition." J. B. CROME.—A
clever painting.
488. " Trysting Tree." CROWLEY, London.—By the ap-
pearance of the " damoisel," her cavalier is behind his time.
She looks delightfully sulky.
499 " Portrait of Ebenezer Elliott, the Corn-law Rhymer."
I. MooaE. London.—A good likeness of this extraordinary
Man and clever poet.
493. " The Rosebud." I. Bowrirwicic, Liverpool.—Sen-
timental young gentlemen, beware !
495. " Old Houses, Church-street, Ormskirk." Miss
FAIRHURST.—We have been told that the artist is yet in her
teens ; if so, this little work is extraordinary. It appears
like a camera obscura reflection, so cleverly and distinctly
are the most minute objects depicted. Many a man vibe
has stood at his easel for years, cannot paint with half the
truth, ability, and spirit of Miss Fairhurst. This picture
reminds us of the elaborate works of certain of the old Dutch
masters.—No. 505 is also by Miss Fairhurst; it is equally
surprisingly painted. If hung higher its quality would be
more perceptible. If our information be correct, as to the
youth of the artist, these two p ictures are real curiosities. ,
496. " Fruit." GEORGE STEVENS, Loudon.—Natural
and well drawn.

497. "View on the Tay." Miss JANE NASMYTIIt Pat!i"
croft.—A very charming landscape glowingly painted, with
a bright tone of colour revailing th,rou hout
501. " Moses returned from the fair with the gross of
green spectacles." CLAxToN, London.—Poor Mmes' stu-
pidity is here amusingly displayed. The faces of the tamily
group exhibit the various emotions of surprise, merrim
with
ent,
astonishment, and vexation.. The females are painted
much grace. This, taken altogether, is a capital picture,
and does the artist great credit.

TOWN COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS.

The usual monthly meeting of the Town Council was held
on Wednesday, in the Council Chamber, Town-hall.

• .
FINANCE COMMITTEE.
In the minutes of the proceedings of the Finance Com-
mittee, it was set forth that the committee had received a
communication requesting their interference with the lessee
of the Birkenhead property, to preserve the custom of con-
tracting for ferryage. The committee had decided that they
could not interfere in the matter.
Mr. CASE moved the confirmation of the procee ings.
He said he had brought up the returns of the salaries f the
respective officers of the corporation formerly moved fo , and
also the returns of the expenses of deputations to London.

THE CHESHIRE FERRIES.
Mr. PLATT wished to ask if a clause could not be introdu-
ced into Mr. Willoughby's lease, stipulating that he should
convey passengers across the river at the same charge as here-
tofore. He understood, that though Mr. Price had the pri-
vilege of ferrying from the Cheshire shore, he had no exclu-
sive right to carry them back.
Mr. CASE said the subject had been fully considered, but
the lease was already granted. The object of keeping down
the rate, however, had been fully accomplished. A small in-
crease in the rate had been determined upon, with which all
parties appeared to be content, and Mr. Willoughby was
willing to contract for one, two, three, four, five, six, or
seven years.
SirJ. WALMSLEY said there had been no intention on the
part of the Railway Directors to advance their rates. The
rates were formerly three pence per each person. They were
now two pence. The directors wished persons on one side
of the water to be on the same footing as those on the other.
Some of the inhabitants dwelling on the other side of the
water paid no more than a farthing for each passage.
Mr. CASE said the lease was not signed but the draft was
prepared and sent in, which amounted to the same thing in
effect,

Mr. JAMES LAWRENCE said the directors of the railway
were requested to raise the casual titres' to threepence, in
order that the burden might fall upcioadaem rather than upon
the comparatively few contractors of Birkenhead, some of
whom paid no more than a farthing.
The TOWN.-CLERK, in reply to a question, said that the
corporation had formerly purchased the right to ferry passen-
gers from this side of the river, which right about seventy
yeays ago was given to the public and had been lost by lapse
of time. The exclusive right on the other side, now vested
in Mr. Price, had been carefully preserved. As regarded
Birkenhead the corporation had now the same power which
had been vested in Mr. Price, which power they had acquired
by 'purchase.
Mr. G. HOLT asked if the corporation had a right to open
a new ferry on any portion of their property on the other side
of the river;
The TOWN-CLERK said they had not a right to establish a
new ferry on any Of their land ; they could do so on any land
between the Birkenhead Ferry and Monks' Ferry. That
right, however, they had leased to Mr. Willoughby. It was
confided to him for seven years. The draft of the lease was
sent in •, and though it was not signed, it was as effectual in
law as if it were signed.
Some discussion arose as to whether the Council were in
order in discussing the question. It appeared that, the lease
haci been ordered by the Council some time since, and the
whole proceedings confirmed. There the subject dropped.
Mr. CASE moved the appointment of Mr. Richard Rad-
cliffe, jun., as Chief Clerk to the Town-clerk, at a salary of
£250 for the present year, commencing from the Ist of
January last.
Mr. PLATT seconded the motion.
Mr. BIRKETT found fault with the system of anti-dating
appointments. He did not mean that Mr. Radcliffe was not
entitled to every shilling he was to receive, but he objected
to the system. _ _

The 1(1AY0 R said Mr. Falcon resigned his office on the Ist
of Janhary last, and Mr. Radcliffe immediately commenced
the performance of the duties. It was but just, therefore,
that he should be paid.
The TOWN-CLERK read the following report, formerly laid
before the Finance Committet, on the subject.:— _

" The Town-clerk submits for the consideration of the
Finance Committee, and, if approved, their recommendation
to the Council of the appointment of Mr. Richard Radcliffe,
jun., as the successor to Mr. Falcon, the late principal clerk
in the Town-clerks' office, at the salary after-mentioned.
Mr. Richard Radcliffe, jun., on the Ist of January, 1841,
when he commenced as such successor, had served an ap-
prenticeship in the Town-hall of four years and a half with-
out any salary, making, with servicp in a private office, an
apprenticeship to the profession of upwards of seven years.
lie has for some time been entitled to admission as an attor-
ney, and his application for enrolment has only been post-
poned for the convenience of business in the Town-hall, and
iu consequence of the late official changes.
" The proposed appointment has stood over, that some ex-
perience may be had of the way in which the office of suc-
cessor to Mr. Falcon would be discharged by, the party pro-
posed, and that the new deputy Town-clerk might be able to
speak on the subject of efficiency.
" The appointment of clerks in this department has hitherto
rested with the Town-clerk, but one obvious circumstance
makes the appointment in this case peculiarly proper, to be
specially submitted to the consideration of the Council.
" The salary of Mr. Falcon was £350 per annum. For
the successor now proposed, the town-clerk submits £250
for the first year, commencing from the Ist January last,.
and thereafter £350 per annum during the pleasure of the
council.
" Town-hall, Aug. 27, 1841."
The TOWN-CLERK added that the Finance Committee
had not deemed it right to pledge themselves in any way as
to what salary they would give in future.
The appointment was confirmed.
Mr. PROCTER moved that the returns of salaries and de-
putations be printed for the use of the members. Agreed to.

THE WATCH COMMITTEE.
The proceedings of the Watch, Lighting, Cleansing, and
Fire-police Committee having been read,
Sir J. WALMSLEY moved their confirmation. He also
moved that William Williams and William Walthew be ap-
pointed assessors for the lighting and cleansing rates for
1841-2 ; that Richard Widdowes and others be appointed
collectors of the lighting, cleaning, and fire-police rates in
the parish of Liverpool ; and that the fire-police rate be laid
as usual, -at one halfpenny in the pound. In doing so he
stated that the latter rate bad amounted last year to £1524
15s. ad..; that-the contributions-from the fite.-Office had
amounted to .£390 6s. 10d., making a total of £lBO3 10s.
Id., .and that the balance to the credit of the parish was
£ll 12s. Id.
Mr. PLATT seconded the motion, which was agreed to.
THE MARKETS COMMITTEE.
The proceedings of the Markets Committee, comprising
notices for. the amendment of market acts, were next read
and confirmed, after some complaint had been made by Mr.
Harbord respecting the narrow width between the standings
in Cleveland-square Market, which the committee promised
to take into consideration.
THE TOWN-HALL ESTABLISHMENT COMMITTEE.
The proceedings of the Town-hall Establishment Commit-
tee were read ana confirmed.

THE EDUCATION COMMITTEI
The proceedings of the Education Committee, comprising
the appointment of Marianne Boyce to the situation ofb
second mistress of the South School, the consideration of
which was postponed at the meeting- of the council on the
Bth ultimo, pursuant to the standing orders, having been
read,
Mr. HARBORD asked whether Marianne Boyce was a pro-
testant ?
Mr. YATES said she had been particularly recommended
by the Bishop of Ferns.
Mr. HARBOARD asked whether it was the protestant or
the titular bishop who had recommended her ?
Mr. YATES said it was the protestant bishop, and that she
herself was a protestant.
Mr. SIIEIL rose, and with considerable animation said he
would always protest against such a practice as the present.
The law of the land asserted that they were all equally eligi-
ble to sit in the council, and therefore no system of exclusion
ought to be adopted with regard to the persons qualified to
teach the children in their schools. The remark made by
Mr. Harbord had its origin in a species of religious bigotry,
which had long existed, but which happily was dying fast
away at present. He never made any remarks unfavourable
to the religious opinions of his neighbours, and he certainly
thought it unjust, unfair, and ungentlemanly for any man to
be constantly remarking on the creed and religion of others.
There were men insane on the subject—men whose minds
were so warped, so prejudiced, so deranged, and so contrary
to the order of nature that they could not refrain from the
habit ; but when he saw a man who never lost sight of his
own interest dealing in such a way, he would never shrink
from denouncing.such a proceeding as being unworthy of any
liberal-minded man. (Hear, hear.)
Mr. SANDS said he was nut aware of the reason Mr. liar-
bord had for asking the question ; but whatever that reason
was, he (Mr. S.) wished to state that some respect had been
had to the religious principles of the teachers, not from any
bigoted feeling at all, but for the purpose of accommodating
the children belonging to each denomination. Some respect
had been paid to the question as to whether they were
Roman catholics or protestants, not out of any disrespect to
the denomination to which Mr. Sheil belonged, but that they
might attend to the children when going to and returning
from their different houses of worship. (Hear, hear.)
• Mr. HODGSON said he was in hopes that the subject would
he passed without any notice, particularly as the time was
fast on the approach when effect would be givea to the views
of the majority of the council on the subject of education.
(Hear, hear.) But since it had been introduced, he felt that
lie should not be doing his duty to the public if lie allowed it
to pass sub silentio. Perfectly agreeing as he did with the
inquiry made by Mr. Harbord, not invidiously as regarded
any personal feeling, but for the maintenance of truth, he
rose for the purpose of giving it as his decided opinion that
the masters and mistresses of the schools ought to be of the
established religion. (Hear.) In saying thus much he meant
no offence to others ; but no mannerisms of expression—no
'attempts to fix individually on him the insanity of feeling, or
anything else, which " liberal" gentlemen might choose to
say, would ever prevent him from maintaining the truth fear-
lessly there and everywhere else to the utmost of his power.
(Hear, hear.) In conclusion, he hoped that the schools of
the town would be placed on their right footing in a very
short space of time.
The mAyon. said they all assembled in that chamber on
terms of equality—he, filling the chair, as a protestant dis-
senter, and
Mr. Sheil, sitting at the table, as a Roman ca-
tholic ; and any remarks such as Mr. Hodgson had just given
utterance to were not only unjust and uncalled-for, but Im-
pertinent and improper. (Hear, hear, laughter, and uproar.)
Mr. HODGSON said he would do his duty at all times what-
ever might be the opinion of the mayor. (Hear, hear.)
Mr. PARKER said he looked on himself as one of the party
to whom Mr. Sheil alluded in his address, but he felt that if
the term " insanity" could be applied to any one, it might
well be applied to Mr. Sheil himself from the violent man-
ner in which be bad given utterance to his expressions.
(Hear, hear.) Since Ile had had the honour of a seat in the
council, Mr. Sheil asserted that three-fourths of the civilised
world belonged to the Roman catholic faith, and he supposed
he meant to say that the rest of thei world w
M e
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The MAYOR interrupted. He thought Parker out of

order.
Mr. HENRY LAWRENCE thought it the duty of the mayor,
holding the position he did in the town,i to state openly when
he thought any member was indulging in mproper remarks ;
but, at the same time, he had used words a few minutes. be-
fore in reference to Mr. Hodgson in which he was not just,i,fi.ed.
(Hear, hear.) Those words were " improper," and
pertinent ;" and he (Mr. Lawrence) should say, that, filling
the situation the mayor did, and to which lie had bei:l,l elevated
by his fellow-townsmen, the word " impertinent was one
which should not have emanated from the chair. (Hear.)
The MAYOR said he had not meant to apply it particularly
to Mr. Hodgson, because there were other members present
who bad indulged in remarks derogatory to the religious
feelings., of their brethren. If, however, the word -
proper was a better word, be would most heartily withdraw
the word " impertinent " and substitute the former one.
Mr. 1.111:130R110 rose to explain. He had asked the question
prior to giving his assent to the contirmation.of the proceed-
ings, and merely for the purpose of satisfying himself upon
the subject. It lie bad done anything unhandsome in asking
the question be should be ready to make an apology; but he
should do himself the justice to state that, when he put the
question, he had no intention to insult the feelines of Mr.
Sheil personally. (Hear.). He had the most kindly feelings
towards the Roman catholics themselves ; but he had a dis-
inclination to give the slightest assistance to their particular
creed. (Hear, hear.) He would wish to banish from his
mind at all times any ill feeling towards his kindred flesh,
but he never would be instrumental in destroying the faith
handed down to him at the sacrifice of the lives of his fore-
fathers. (Cheers.)
Sir J. WAiixisLrY, in moving the appointment of Marianne
Boyce, wished the members of the council to recollect that
they had appointed both Protestants and Roman Catholics to