The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1849-11-13 00:00:00

THE LIVERPOOL STANDARD

salary ?' Precisely nothing at all. (Hear, hear, and
much laughter.) Yes, sir, that great and pre-eminent
man, at this day, having served the Methodist connexion
fifty years, standing in the fore ranks of our Protestant
Christianity as a venerable man of wisdom and talent—
standing with one foot in the grave, and another on the
Methodist territory, that he has loved so well, while evil-
minded men are scowling around him, he stands cairn and
dignified in his poverty. (Loud cheers.) lam here, Mr.
President, to say that there is not in all the churches of
Christendom one man, after fifty years of service, and at
the head of a great and powerful body. with an income
like that. (Hem-, hear, and cheers.) Doubtless some of
our connexion have been imposed on. That, however, is
a secondary consideration, compared with the attempt
that has been made to stop the missionary cause all over
the world. (Hear, hear.) The parties who made this
attempt said that Leeds would fall off. (Never.) Leeds
fall off ! Every loyal Methodist heart will say no, no."
(The audience here responded to this sentiment with
great enthusiasm.) The result of this appeal we have
previously stated.

FIRST MEETING OF THE NEW TOWN COUNCIL

The first meeting of the Council, since the election on
the Ist November, took place on Friday.
The members having taken their seats,
Mr. Alderman PROCTER rose, amidst profound silence.
He said—l rise, sir, to propose the name of a gentleman
to fill the high and honourable position which you have
had the honour to fill for the past year ; and in doing so,
it will be unnecessary for me to allude to the manner in
which you have gone through your year of office, because
you have received a public vote of thanks of this Council
as your reward. (Applause.) Neither will it be neces-
sary for me, sir, to allude to the public services of the
gentleman whom I have the honour to propose to pre-
side over the deliberations of this Council, to be Chief
Magistrate of the highly important town of Liverpool, as
well as to perform those duties of hospitality which are
expected from a Mayor. I feel sure, sir, that the general
impartiality of John Holmes, his high standing as a
magistrate and a merchant, will entitle him to the highest
consideration from the members of the Council, so as to
enable him to go through his year of office with comfort
and with pleasure. We all, certainly, wish that he was
younger, and, consequently, better qualified to perform
the duties of office ; but I feel sure, sir, and I have much
pleasure in believing, that we are all anxious to lessen
his duties by preserving towards him a continued respect-
ful demeanour—(hear, hear, from Mr. Thomson)—by
attention, to testify to Mr. Holmes our respect, as the
representatives of the burgesses of Liverpool, for age and
long services, and, I therefore beg to propose that John
Holmes be the Mayor for the ensuing year. (Cheers.)
Mr. R. S. HENDERSON seconded the motion, and in
doing so, observed that Mr. John Holmes was a gentle-
man who had been engaged in business in this town for
many years past, and had devoted a large portion of his
life to the business of the public, and had, throughout his
career, been ever distinguished for a diligent and faithful
discharge of the duties that had devolved upon him, for
sound discretion, and for unsullied integrity, as well as for
private worth ; and as Mr. Holmes had been thus long
eminently entitled to fill the civic chair, he trusted that
the Council would enhance the distinction by unani-
mously electing him. In conclusion, he begged to assure
the Council that he (Mr. Henderson) had much pleasure
in seconding the nomination. (Cheers.)
The MAYOR (Mr. John Bramley-Moore) then notified
that, as no other candidate was proposed, it would be un-
necessary to make use of the voting papers. (Cheers.)
Mr. Alderman PROCTER then conducted Mr. John
Holmes into the room, and escorted him to the Mayor's
seat amidst clapping of hands.
The newly-elected MAYOR rose and said he thanked
them most sincerely for the high honour they had done
him in electing him to the office of Mayor; and he as-
sured them that it would be his best endeavour to dis-
charge the duties which would devolve upon him to the
best of his ability, and in a way which would give satisfac-
tion: as they had elected an old man to preside over them,
they would be pleased to recollect this, and do all in their
power, by restraining all asperity or manifestation of
feeling in debate, to assist him in discharging the busi-
ness of his office. (Hear, hear.) His Worship then
announced that he should attend St. Peter's Church on
the following Sunday, when, as usual, a collection would
be made for that excellent institution, the Blue Coat
School.

The Mayor then took the usual oath; and signed the
book. He was shaken cordially by the hand by the retir-
ing Mayor.
THE Docx COMMITTEE.—The Council then proceeded
to the appointment of four member's to fill up the four
vacancies that had arisen in the Dock Committee. Mr.
Henderson proposed Messrs. Preston, Hall, A. F. Jones,
and G. H. Horafall. Mr. Alderman Nichol proposed, as
an amendment, that Mr. J. Bramley-Moore, the ex-
Mayor, should be chosen instead of Mr. Preston. The
amendment was lost by a large majority, and the original
motion was carried. Mr. J. Bramley-Moore himself
voted for Mr. Preston. Mr. G. Holt proposed Mr.
Mann, in place of Mr. Hal, but the latter obtained
40 votes; the former only 19,—a striking pro-dock rating
majority. Mr. J. N. Wood was then proposed, in place
of Mr. Jones, but the latter obtained 39 votes, and the
former only 20.

FINANCE COMMITTEE.—Mr. Hornby proposed for this
committee Messrs. H. Hornby, D. Hodgson, James
Lawrence, J. Procter, J, H. Turner, Anthony Swainson
T. B. Horsfall, Josias Booker, J. Bramley-Moore, Wood,
Tyrer, and Freme. He remarked that it was objected to
Mr. Booker, that he could not sit owing to disqualifica-
tion, but that gentleman, acting under advice, would
continue to sit.—The Town-clerk said that Mr. Booker's
disqualificati3n could not be dealt with by the Council,
but by process of law, and until judgment was given, he,
Mr. Booker, must be considered a member of the Council.
Mr. Booker's name was retained on the list. Mr. Chilton
was proposed, in place of Mr. Tyrer, and the votes were,
for the latter 32, and for the former 27. Mr. Toulmin
was proposed, in place of Mr. Frerne, but this was lost.
WATCH COMMITTEE.—The following were appointed:
Messrs. Turner, Walthew, Woodruff, Thomson, Ferguson,
Rogers, Hodgson, R. L. Jones, Freme, G. H. Horsfall,
Johnson, Tobin Atkinson, Fernihough, T. Lloyd, and
Bigham.
IMPROVEMENT COMMITTEE.—Messrs. Bent, Nicol, R.
L. Jones, Robinson, Toulmin, R. S. Henderson, Fisher,
Gardner, Holt, and Langsdale.

LAW COURTS.—Messrs. J. B. Lloyd, Hill, Molyneux,
Hodgson, Parker. Booker, Picton, and J. Bramley-Moore.
MARKETS' COMMITTEE.—Messrs. J. Lawrence, Wood-
ruff, Toulmin, J. B. Lloyd, Harbord, Briscoe, Cooper,
Johnson, and Ferguson.
THE EDUCATION COMMITTEE appointed were,—Messrs.
Gardner, Chilton, Hodgson, Littledale, Swainson, Rim-
mer, R. L. Jones, Tobin. Wagstaffe, Briscoe, Neill,
Mann, A. F. Jones, T. B. Horsfall, and Molyneux...

GAOL COMMITTEE.--The Mayor, the ex-Mayor,
Messrs. Hodgson, Sands, Nicol, T. B. Horsfall, Turner,
Holt, and H. Hornby—all magistrates.
TOWN HALL COMMITTEE.—The Mayor, Messrs.
Hodgson, 'Swainson, Sands, James Lawrence, T. B.
Horsfall, and J. Bramley-Moore.
PRESERVATION FROM FIRE COMMITTEE.—Messrs.
Nicol, Langsdale, H. Hornby, Swainson, Josias Booker,
Johnson, Godfrey, Bigham, and Avison.
FERRIES' CommiTTEE.—Messrs. Mann, Fisher, R. L.
Jones, Wagstaffe, A. Henderson, and W. J. Horsfall.
OBSERVATORY.—Messrs. Hill, Tyrer, Hodgson, Fisher,
Picton, A. F. Jones, A. Henderson, W. J. Horsfall, and
Neill.

WATER Com/Au-rm.—The Town-clerk read a memorial
from the parochial authorities relative to the water supply,
praying for a sufficient testing of our local supplies. Mr.
Alderman Procter proposed a motion, giving the Town-
clerk power to give the parliamentary notices relative to
the water bill. The motion also fixed the number of the
Water Committee to be eight, and not five.
Mr. Nicol. proposed as an amendment that the deter-
mination of the engineers called in should be final and
conclusive, as the basis of any application to parliament
that it might be necessary to make. This proposition was
objected to by several members, who repudiated being
chained down to the opinions of engineers.—Mr. Picton
said ho held in his hand an undertaking from a highly
respectable individual who would engage, for a stipulated
sum, to increase, from the present sources, without tra-
velling one inch, from the boundaries of the Corporation,
the local supply to eight million gallons per day (hear,
hear); and he would further engage not to ask for any of
the money till he has accomplished what he promises to
do. He will do that for £48,000 (loud applause). This
statement produced a startling effect in the Council-
room.—The undertaking was read. It was to the effect
stated, and was signed " Moses Houseley," and required
the pumping power to be supplied by the Corporation.
Mr. Houseley sunk the well at Windsor, and had some-
thing to do with the Green Lane Wells. After a short
discussion it was agreed that there should be five mem-
bers on Mr. Procter's committee in place of eight ; and
the motion thus altered was carried, Mr. Nicol having
withdrawn his amendment.—Mr. Procter moved that the
special committee be composed of Messrs. Holt, Bennett,
Picton, Hornby, A. F. Jones, H. G. Harbord, R. S.
Henderson, T. Avison, and himself.—Mr. Holt and Mr.
Hornby both declined to serve on the committee. The
latter gentleman on the ground that he thought the Riv-
ington scheme the best.—Mr. Procter said lie should wash
his hands of the whole affair, after what had fallen from
these two gentlemen.—Several gentlemen expressed their
surprise that Mr. Procter, after proposing a list, should
himself refuse to act. Mr. Hodson was elected in place
of Mr. Hornby, by a large majority ; and in addition to
him the following gentlemen were appointed :—Procter,
Langsdale, Freme, Picton, Harbord, Avison, A. F. Jones,
and Bennett.—Mr. Picton moved that Mr. Lowndes, the
Law-clerk of the parish, be appointed to act with the
Town-clerk in any legal proceedings relative to the water
question.—This was strongly objected to by several mem-
bers, on the grounds that it was not necessary, and that
it cast a reflection upon the Town-clerk—upon which the
motion was withdrawn.
BIRKENHEAD FERRY.—The Mayor's communications
comprised a memorial from the national confederation,
requesting that the Council would be pleased to let Bir-
kenhead Ferry by public competition to the highest bidder,
or otherwise to dispose of it; or that it might not remain,
as at present, a burden upon the funds of the community,
and an injury to the interest of the ratepayers.—lt was
referred to the Finance Committee.
The licensed victuallers applied for the use of the
Town-hall for a charity ball in January.—Referred to the
Town-hall Committee.
Mr. Txomsox moved that reporters be admitted to all
committees i • hut he found no seconder.—Mr. Thomson
then brought forward the following motion :—" That, in
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DECLINE OF WHIGGERX.—The whip Town-hall news-
room, at Clitberoe, has actually " shut up " for want of
support.
The potatoes in the neighbourhood of Tarleton (where
great numbers are planted) are now stated to be much
infected.

Henry Lomax Gaskell, Esq., of Smethurst-house,
Wigan, only son of the late H. Gaskell, Esq., of Wigan,
and Peter Martin, Esq., of Bolton, have qualified as
magistrates of the county. _ _ . .

Mr. Matthew Sansom, of Preston, formerly a solicitor's
clerk, committed suicide on Monday by cutting his throat,
in consequence of the destitution of his wife and family of
seven children. _ _ _

The Earl of Ellesmere, in a letter to Mr. Hogg, con-
demns the introduction of political subjects into the lec-
tures at mechanics' institutions. On this account, his
lordship says, he finds it very difficult to give his support
to them.

NEW MAYORS.—Preston, James German, EN.; Wi-
gan, R. Darlington, Esq.; Bolton, Rushton, Esq. ; Man-
chester, John Potter: Esq. (re-elected); Salford, E. R.
Langworthy, Esq. (re-elected)! Stockport. Richard
Sykes, Esq.; Oldham, William Jones, Esq. ; Newcastle,
J. Crawhall, Esq. ; Lancaster, J. Dockray, Esq.
CURIOUS PHENOMENON.—In the orchard of Mr. T.
Remington, at Lindal-in-Cartmel, there is at the present
time an apple-tree on which at the same time arc full-
grown apples, apples but just formed, and newly-opened
blossoms. At the same place is an elderberry tree sheav-
ing the same remarkable phenomena.—Lane. Guardian.
Southport is about to he lighted up with the " hydro
carbon " gas, or gas made from the decomposition of resin
and water, on the principle patented by Mr. White. The
first lighting was to have taken place on Saturday evening,
but from some cause or other sufficient gas to fill the pipes
could not be made, which caused great disappointment in
the town ; this, too is the second or third postponement.
The Bolton Chronicle states that a clairvoyante, being
consulted about a robbery of £5 or £6 from the Youths'
Temperance Society, intimated that the thief was a mem-
ber of the committee. Unfortunately for her reputation,
the crime has been brought home to two lads wholly un-
connected with the society, both of whom have been
committed for trial.
THE ELOPEMENT FROM THE BURGH HALL LUNATIC
ASYLUM.—On Monday at Pemstone, in Yorkshire, Ellis
Norris was a second time married to his wife. An un-
successful attempt has been made to serve Norris with a
citation to appear in the Spiritual Court at York, on Fri-
day next, the object being to try the validity of the first
marriage. As there seems no reason to doubt the legality
of the second marriage, the greatest caution keying been
exercised by the parties most deeply interested, the pro-
ceedings adopted to nullify the first marriage must fall to
the ground, and Norris is at least placed in a more
favourable position as regards his claim over his wife than
before. Should the second marriage be disputed, Norris
states that he is prepared with abundant evidence of his
wife's competency to contract the sacred obligation.—
Prest .n Chronicle.

THE VICAR OF LEIGH.—This divine has, it appears,
denied the rites of Christian burial, baptism, and sacra-
ment, to some of his parishioners who have supplicated
him to perform those rites ' • and he has consequently
been served with formal legal notices of burials and bap-
tisms by anticipation. These forms, no doubt, will be
regarded with a degree of curiosity in these days of ample
religious freedom ; but the present regime of ecclesiasti-
cal affairs in Leigh is so novel, that it would be surprising
if there did not arise something original in the progress
of their administration. The Vicar, amongst other ec-
centricities, formally presented to the bishop, that a mar-
ried woman named Ellen Kearsley should " be admonished
and if need be, otherwise dealt with, as the church directs
for the health of her soul, for not communicating at
Easter last, in the parish church." The fact is stated to
be, that the identical Ellen Kearsley has been dead up-
wards of sixteen years. •

TRINITY CHURCH, RUNCORN.—This church, which
has been considerably enlarged and improved, was re-
opened on Wednesday, when a sermon was preached by
the Lord Bishop of Chester. The addition of a fine chan-
cel and a noble stained glass window, the gift of Sir
Richard Brooke, Bart., is a vast improvement to this
sacred edifice. The pulpit and reading desk are placed
on each side of the arch to the aspis. The pews have been
extended and improved in such a manner as to provide
one hundred additional sittings. The ceiling has been
remiived, the timbers of the roof dressed and stained, and
the spars plastered. This alteration has effected a great
improvement; and produces a very imposing effect. The
large lancet-shaped windows have been filled throughout
with light green patent rolled glass, with coloured stained
glass borders. The lights on each side of the altar rise
from handsome brackets of bronze and ormolu. The
pews, organ, &c., are painted light oak. The church now
contains 900 sittings.
A COTTON MILL WASHED DOWN.—On Saturday
evening last a lamentable destruction of property occurred
at a small cotton mill near Hebden Bridge, caused by the
bursting of a reservoir belonging to the mill, which was
driven by a water-wheel. The hands left off work at four
o'clock, after which one of the masters went upon the
bank of the reservoir and put down the sluice, leaving
every thing apparently safe. However, about two hours
afterwards, the bank gave way, and the water rushed out
with such force, bringing the stones along with it, that it
drove the side of the mill completely in, and brought the
whole building down except one gable end, thus convert-
ing the building, machinery, and all contained in it,.into
a complete ruin, in an incredibly short space of time,—so
short; that a'person who witnessed the event states, that
if the hands, twenty-five in number, had been at work,
every one must have perished, as it would have been im-
possible for any of them to have escaped. The reservoir
was very near the mill, and at a considerable elevation
above the ground storey, which accounts for the very
sudden destruction of the premises. It is distressing to
add that the mill was occupied by four industrious work-
ing men, who had placed' all their hard earnings for years
in the undertaking, and who have thus suddenly been
deprived of all they possessed. The value of property
destroyed will be nearly £2OOO.
NORTH-WESTERN DlVlSlON.—Nantvvich and Runcorn,
in Cheshire, suffered from Cholera. The mortality from
all causes was about one per cent. Stockport, especially
Heaton Norris, and the town sub-districts, lost several
lives by cholera; some of the sub-districts were unusually
healthy. Cholera prevailed in Chester; but sanitary
measures were carried out, and the deaths were fewer
than in the summer of 1848. Cholera prevailed in Wir-
ral, including Birkenhead, and on the south side of the
Mersey : the deaths were 381 from all causes, the mortality
more than one per cent. of the population. Lancashire.
Lancashire was one of the chief cholera stations; here
it destroyed 3,488 lives : the population was 223,003 in
1841, The deathsfrom all causes were 6,076, in the three
months. West Derby surrounds Liverpool on the land
side ; the deaths were 1,962, making in the two districts
8,038. The population was 311,683 in 1841, and 218,233
in 1831; so that the mortality in the quarter was probably
2 per cent. Prescot, at the back of West Derby, and
Wigan, still further north-east, suffered to about half the
extent. The deaths in Manchester were 698 by cholera;
2.742 by all causes; the population was 192,403 in 1841.
The deaths in Manchester, Chorlton, Salford, (adjoining
districts) were 4,672 ; the population 356,353 in 1841, and
and 275,122 in 1831. The mortality from all causes was,
therefore, rather more than 1 per cent. ; about half the
mortality of Liverpool and West Derby. Warrington,
traversed by the Manchester and Liverpool Railroad, and
Ormskirk on the west coast. suffered from the epidemic,
but not severely. Bolton, Bury, and Worsley, Ashton,
Oldham, Rochdale, Haslingden, Clitheroe, Blackburn,
Chorley, in the interior, Fylde, Garstang, and Ulverston,
on the coast, experiencei rather less, or not more, than
the usual mortality. Cholera caused several deaths in
Preston-on-the-Ribble, and raised the mortality in Lan •
caster, on the whole. The registrar of Dalton, Ulverston,
registered only 12 deaths, the smallest number he ever
registered except once.—Registrar's Report.

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