The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1838-04-03 00:00:00

the municipal bill, they dinned the ears of the public
with their incessant declamations against the " mono•
polising policy "of the Tories. Loudly and rong did
they complain against the preference which the Tories
gave to their own partisans in tilling the different offices
of public trust in the town. o,.er and over again did
they protest against this sort of party4preference, as in-
volving a principle of injustice towards the public.
Many and earnest were their promises and professions
as to their own readiness, if admitted into poWer, to re-
form such a system altogether, and act upon impartial
and equitable principles.
Weil, thanks to the municipal reform bill, the " re-
formers" have found their star in the ascendant ; and
what has taken place ? They have nominated sixteen
of their own body to the office of aldermen—they have
placed their-own creatures in the different offices con-
nected with the Town-hall—they have swamped the
Deck Committee—and, last of all, they have secured the
administration of all matters connected with the Pilot
Committee. In all and every instance in which this des-
potic faction has had any appointments to make, a far
more exclusive system has been followed than ever ob-
tained under the rule of the Tories.

It appears that several vacancies had taken place in
the Pilot Committee, and that the remaining members
applied to the Mayor to convene a meeting of the Com-
missioners for the purpose of appointing new ones. Be-
fore doing this the " tyrant majority" in the Town,
Council, taking advantage of a clause in the Municipal
Reform Act, retative to trusts held by the old Corpora-
tion, appointed 41 members of their own body to be
Commissioners ! Of these 41, 3G were radicals. Mat-
ters having been thus nicely arranged a meeting was
held on Wednesday last for the purpose of filling up the
vacancies caused by death, retirement, &c.
The following had resigned .
George Highfield, Esq.,
W. F. Porter, Esq.,
W. Nichol, Esq.,
John Clint, Esq.,
Charles Lorrimer, Esq.,
Thomas Tinley, Esq.
Another vacancy had also been caused by the death of
Moses Benson, Esq.

Now, the terms of the notices which were issued to
the Commissioners, we understand, were, "- to fill up
the places of-those who had died, retired, or served three
years." But, instead of confining; themselves to this, the
radicals forthwith proceeded to vote out all who re-
mained of the old committee excepting Messrs. Horsfati
and Bibby. The following were the appointments made
on Wednesday :

William Fisher, Esq. vice Alexander Parlane, Esq.
John Bibb', Esq. - George Highfield, Esq.
James AilCen, Esq. - James Hey worth, Esq.
Charles Horsfall, Esq. - HughJamesSanderson,Esq.
Richard Shed, Esq. - Alexander Smith, Esq.
Thomas Bulley, Esq. - J. S Nick°ls, Esq.
Robert Bailey, Esq. - R. NV. Houghton, Esq,
Eyre Evans, Esq. - Moses Benson, Esq.
Jeines Mellor, Esq. - William F. Porter, Esq.
Joshua Walmslev,,Esq. - William Nichol, Esq.
Theinlsßrockletiank,Esq.- John Clint. Esq.
John Clint, Esq. - Charles Lorrimer, Esq.
Vincent Higgins, Esq. - 'l'ho Tinley, Esq.
That the radicals were animated to this step by politi
thetives will appear tolerably evident from the tone
of the following note, which has bee!. extensively circu-
,
latedamont the pilots, and which is supposed to have
emanated from Mr. Aiken :

To THE PILOTS OF LIVERPOOL.

"'Gentlemen,—l have waited till some months have elapsed
since the election before I offered you a few remarks on the
almost unanimous support given by you to the tory or opposition
candidates, and against the candidates supporting the Queen
and the government, and I beg you to understand that these
remarks are made iu perfect good feeling.
" It is now universally known and acknowledged that the
reformers own a much larger proportion of the shipping of
Liverpool than the tories, awl a still larger proportion of the
shipping not owned here, but trading to Liverpool, is consigned
to reformers; it is, therefore, become a subject of touch remark
and surprise that the pilots, as a body, should place themselves
in opposition to the great preponderance of the commercial
community connected with shipping—l therefore am induced
to place the following picture before you :
" When, seven years from this time, we have two reform
representatives, which the force of public opinion, and a sense
of benefits received, will surely give the town—

" When the exertions of reformers brings about a further
extension of free trade which will benefit Liverpool more than
any other place in England, and the pilots as much as any people
in Liverpool—

" When we have the corn laws repealer'', which beiides
cheapening our own bread will make Liverpool the emporium
of the corn trade, to which all the corn growing countries will
send their produce for sale, taking our manufactures and the
produce of our colonies in exchange, and haiing consequently
the effect of bringing to Liverpool, as a mart, large quantities
of sugar, rice, coffee, and other produce, which are now sent
from India, Brazil, Havana, and elsewhere, direct to the
continent of Europe; and, according to Mr. Walnisley's calcu-
lation, the repeal of the corn laws will put into your pockets the
pilotage of 50,000 tons of additional shipping in the first twelve
months—

" When the Pilot's Committee is differently constituted, and
:hero will be in it greater cotnniercial eminence, and inure
intelligence and practical knOwledge, and less of political
intrigue—

" When the energies of the town are developed, and we see
commercial prosperity and social content hand in baud to-
gether—

" When seven years hence these things occur, will you allow
it to be said that the pilots were the last to discriminate where
the true interests of the town were based, that while various
branches of the community emulated each other in the means Of
acquiring these benefits, that the Pilots of Liverpool were the
draystones to the prosperity of their native town, by their adhe-
rence to a faction fighting only to regain that power which they
lost because they abused.
" I remain, gentlemen,
" Your most obedient servant,
" SIMON LOOKON."
We may hereafter venture to offer a few remarks as
to the ulterior objects of this despicable faction.

The Rev. Hugh M'Neile, M.A. preached, on Thursday even-
ing last, at St. Paul's church, in behalf of . the Schools. Up-
wards of -4000 persons were present; many were unable to get
admittance, the church being compfeteiv filled before service
commenced. The collection amounted only to £4G 7s.
The Rev. John M'Conch is appointed minister of All Saints'
church in this WWII.
Mu. BATES' BENEFIT.—Mr. Bates has announced his bene-
fit to take place at the Amphitheatre to-morrow evening. We
hope, that his friends will muster strongly round him ou the nc•
casion.- During this busy time of Assize, we recommend the
many strangers now in town to pay the Amphitheatre a visit
the entertainments are so well chosen and varied that ull tastes
may be suited.
PANORAMA.—The Panorama in Cook-streeet continues to
prove very attractive. Now that the admission •is reduced to
sixpence, numbers of persons have availed themselves of be-
bolding the picture of a city so celebrated ra,holy writ. This
panorama is exceedingly well worth seeing.
TESTIMONIAL To JOHN Nouns, ESQ.—A very handsome
service of plate may now be inspected at Disinore's, the gold-
smith and jeweller's, in Bold-street; Which is to be presented to
John North, Esq. It is very Massive, and richly chased, in the
antique style. It bears his crest and the following inscription:
TO. JOHN NORTH,
In testimony of his professional exertions
in maintaining the rights of the
Dock-rate Pavers of Liverpool.
18.36.

RUNCORN BAZAAR.—This bazaar was held in the rooms of
the National School, on Thursday, the 22d, and Friday, the 23d
ult., which were admirably arranged for the occasion, under the
superintendence of the Committee of management. A marquee
was erected froth the gate to the entrance, and overthe building
floated several appropriate flags. The weather, during both
days, was rather unfavourable, but the great attraction of the
scene caused an early influx of strangers and visitors into the
town. Never, perhaps, in the town of Runcorn, was there
before such a gathering of rank and fashion. The beauties of
Cheshire and the far-famed Lancashire witches shone more
resplendent. During the first day the receipts were £415, and
the handsome.of £l($) was presented to the committee by Miss
Orred, of Higher Runcorn.
Making together
Second day's receipts •
Several articlei remaining unsold, say re-
ceived afterwards

Total £BO5 0
Whidi will be appropriated towards defraying the 'expens of
building the new church in Runcorn, wh►ch is intended to be
opened fur diiine service in June next.

LONDON AND BIRMINGHAM RAILWAY.—We have stated
already, that on Monday next, a considerable portion of this
railway, in addition to that which is already in Use, will be
opened to the public, and passengers will ne conveyed along the
whole distance by the company. The arrivals and departures
Will be so arranged that the whOle journey from and to LiVer-
pool or Manchester to London will be Made in one day. When
thiS arrangement is made,, the London Morning. papers will
reach Liverpool on the evening of then' publiCation. We be-
lieve, that about thirteen hoUrS will be spent on !he road. The
fares by the first-class eoachei (which answer to the inside places
in ordinary Conveyances, hut are fitted up in a style of Consider-
able luXiirvl are 30S. The fares by the second class are 20s.
Th 4 seconn-class coaches are roofed, but are open at the sitt,s,
and have uncovered wooden seats, In roomii.ess, safety, and
general convenience :end comfort, however, the outside places
of the best ordered stage coach viii not heir a montellis' compa-
rison with them. 'Clte present stage coach fares l,etween Len-
don and Birmingham are„insides, £2 ss. ; ouisidks..f.:l 10s. So
that, to the advantages of superior comfort and expenin'tm, rail;
way traveling adds that of a Considerable saving of expc.qbe: