The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1853-06-28 00:00:00

LIME STREET.

On Friday evening a meeting of the electors of the
Lime.street Ward was held at the Swan Inn, London-
road, for the purpose of promoting the election of the
Hon. J. H. Liddell and Thos. B. Horsfall, Esq. The
large room of the Swan was densely crowded with the
electors, and throughout the proceedings the greatest
unanimity prevailed.
JOHN B. LLOYD, Esq., who was unanimously called to
the chair amidst general and prolonged applause, said :
If it were in any other ward than Lime-street, with which
I have been connected for the last twelve years, I should
have felt some diffidence in taking the.chair, after the way
in which I have been treated by those whom I will call the
opponents of true liberty and truth. I am one of those
whose names have been placarded not only through all the
papers in Liverpool, but I may add through all the news-
papers in the United Kingdom, as attached to a list by
the petitioners against the return of our respected and
worthy late representatives. In the list which was pre-
sented to the committee of the House of Commons, my
name appears as a briber in 25 cases. (Groans.) As I
before observed, I should have felt some diffidence in
taking the chair to preside over so numerous and respect-
able a meeting as this of my fellow-townsmen, if I did
not believe they felt that which I fee—a perfect contempt
for such aspersions, believing my character with you
stands as pure—(cheers)—and unsullied as before they
published their list. (Continued applause.) Those gentle-
men from the first of March last placed me under the
speaker's warrant; and from the 30th May to the 11 tli
June. I was kept there to answer any questions that
might be put to me. Yet, gentlemen, I stand here now
without anyone of the twenty-five cases being inquired in-
to, or myself being called to answer the charges which they
brought against n-e. (Great applause.) I can only
say, that when it is asserted that illegal acts have been
done—and to some extent it may be stated that this
accusation which has been brought against me has not
been refuted before the committee—it is now my duty to
you and to my fellow-townsmen, thus publicly to say that
I repudiate and deny that I did, at the last election, take
one single step that was illegal, nor did I ask any man's
vote by offering or promising to offer anything in the
shape of a bribe. (Applause.) But I can only say to
you, gentlemen, that I took those steps which every one
of you did in seeking to return triumphantly as you did
Mr. Forbes Mackenzie and Mr. Charles Turner. (Ap-
plause.) Having said that much, let me refer to one of
the witnesses they produced on that occasion. It was the
witness, I believe, who stated himself to be the cor-
respondent of some morning paper, who did say and swear
that he saw me on the day of election in the house of Mr.
Lawton distributing favours, treating, or whatever other
words his evidence goes for, which I here declare, in the
presence of Mr. Lawton, who is here to answer if you
think it necessary that he should do so, that I was never
at Mr. Lawton's house after half-past seven o'clock in the
morning until the election was closed. (Cheers, and a
voice : " Redmond.") That is distinctly the truth.
From a quarter to eight o'clock in the morning until the
election finally closed, I can account for myself from the
commencement of that day until the termination of it,
and bring gentlemen who will corroborate where I was,
and what I did during the whole of that day's proceed-
ings. (Applause.) So much for the veracity of this re-
porter for a morning paper. (Hear, hear.) I come here
with a clear conscience. I did nothing at the last election
by which my acts would be a stain on the constituency of
this extended and most influential ward. (Hear, hear.)
The Chairman concluded by reading Mr. Liddell's ad-
dress, which was loudly cheered. He felt satisfied the
selection of candidates would do honour to the constitu-
ency of the ward which had now the honour of meeting
together. (Applause.)
A VOICE.—We will have no Quakers.
laughter.)

(Hear, aric

The CHAIRMAN.—They will have quite enough of
themselves when they pay their bills after the 'inquiry.
(Cheers and laughter.)
Mr. GEORGE RIDING proposed, and Mr. JONAS

- • -
GLEAVE seconded, a resolution pledging the meeting to
support Messrs. Liddell and Horsfall, which was enthu-

siastically carried

Mr. JAMES COOPER proposed the next resolution :
" That the warmest thanks of this meeting be presente,
to our late mcml;ers, William Forbes Mackenzie az
Charles Tumor, for their attention to the interests of t'
borough during the prod they have been its represen'
tives ; and that this meeting begs to express the reg.
which is believed to be that of t
that their separation from the cons.

to innabitants al

luency

arisen on so paltry a case as was presented to the con
mittee of the House of Commons."

Mr. SMITH seconded the motion, and remarked tha!
since the last election, Mr. Forbes Mackenzie had bee
made the object of malevolence and lying, without th
slightest cause. The resolution was carried unanimousl:,
11r. THOMAS BOLD, after being repeatedly called foi
said, of what bad taken place in London, that he ha

attended from the first day of the meeting of the com-
mittee down to the last word that was uttered in the
committee-room. He was at the threshold of the door,
ready at any moment to produce every account. He bed
paid, and given an account of every shilling expended in
the election, but the gentlemen who promoted the inquiry
never ventured to call him into the room. (Hissing.)
And for this reason ; they got wind of it during the course

of the inquiry. that' the'reThad not been a shilling sp
during the wholeinquiry by the committee conducting

election of anything approaching to an illegal character.
(Hear.) If there had been any doubt of it, they would have
called him in, and demanded the documents which he bad
in his pockets. which he showed to Mr. Coppock and Sir
T. Birch in London, after the inquiry finished—(hear)—and
he was now ready to produce them to any gentleman who
had the slightest curiosity to investigate them. (Cheers.)
He (Mr. Bold) had heard it whispered that threats had
been held out, that if young Mr. Wm. Rathbone appeared
during the coming election (groans), particularly about the
docks, or should he take a public part in the contest,
his life would not be safe. He (Mr. Bold) did not believe

there was a single man in that or any other ward wl
would touch Mr. Rathhone, notwithstanding it was a,
serted, but 1-,e believed with no truth, that Mr. Rathbor

once in his election madness—(he must also say it had bee
contradicted by Mr. Rathbone himself, and he didn't be
lieve he ever did it)—spat in General Gascoigne'
tLaughter and hissing, and a voice, " I saw him.",
Rathbone having once so conducted himself, that %co,
be no justification for using strong or insulting language
towards his son. (Hisses.) If his father had so far for-
gotten himself as to spit in the face of General Gascoigne,
he (Mr. Bold) felt perfectly certein that the gentlemen

nosy before him would never so far degrade theiselves
to insult his son in that way. (Cries of " No, no.")
Mr. J. GLr: AVE.—Ask them in 'Vauxhall Ward
old Billy. (Cheers and laughter

Mr. LAWRENCE PEEL then energetic
meeting.

addressed the

Mr. LAWTON corroborated the statement of Mr. Lloyd,
that on the day of the last election he was not in his house
after half-past seven in the morning ; and he also stated
that the same individual who had sworn that Mr. Lloyd
was there, was mistaken relative to Mr. Jonas Gleave.
After a vote of thanks had been passed to the chairman.
three cheers were given for Liddell and Horsfall, and for
Mackenzie and Turner, and the proceedings terminated.

POLICE YESTERDAY.COURT.-

'Fast Enbirs

To Sail on the 10th July.
For CALCUTTA,
The splendid English-built Ship
14,11 GEORGE KENDALL,
PHILIP FARLEY, Commander;
(Who is well acquainted with the trade;)
A I for thirteen years, and only twelve months old; 896 tons;
coppered, and is a remarkably fast sailer, having made very
quick passages to Calcutta, and thence to Boston and Liverpool.
For terms of freight or passage, having excellent poop
accommodation, apply on board, in Salthouse Dock ; to Messrs.
KENDALL BROTHERS; or to W. and J. TYRER.

australia.

7 ,_.

Trill :ail in a few days, and has only Two Cabins disengaged,

For MELBOURNE, PoRT Plump, Direct,
1.1, Landing Passengers and their Baggage on the
K, Wharf, at Ship's expense,
Eiji_ The splendid first-class Frigate-built Ship
EUPHRATES,

JAMES PARTRIDGE, Commander;
739 tons register; 1.250 tons burthen. This superior and
favourite Liverpool-built frigate ship is well known in the
China trade; her accommodations for Passengers are not to
be surpassed, and as she takes First Cabin only, and of them
but a limited number, early application must be made to
Messrs. CLAUS and Co., Owners, or to

RENNER and CARR, 2, Goree-Piazzas

Has three-fourths of her cargo engaged and in course of ship-
ment, and can receive no goods without special
agreement.
For MELBOURNE,
~•.y.).N, The very fine frigate-built Dutch East Indiaman
. A
4.4 Li., ge,a JA'VAAN,
. Caain G. T. SMA ;
730 tons. This splendid ship is th fa e stestTElN
vessel of the Dutch
fleet, and presents a most unexceptionable conveyance for
goods and passengers.—Apply to
COTESV‘ ORTH, WYNNE, and LYNE.

PASSAGE TO AUSTRALIA IN ENCLOSED BERTHS.

" BLACK BALL" LINE OF PACKETS

This well-known Line of Clipper Ships sail
eak periodically
:_ For ADELAIDE, MELBOURNE, and
SYDNEY.

Ships. Tons. Commanders.' ...Destination. To sail
MOBILE 2000.. W. pouso-i;my Vierodunrenye ) 1 tpuly
.of
--"'
AEROLITE 1
r 2000.. Josx. Sccrrz .. Adelaide & 1 Early in
(new Clipper) {Melbourne f August.
MARCO P0L0.2500.. JAS. N. FORBES.. Melbourne.To follow.

The above are all First Class, fitted out with every conve-
nience for Passengers, and carry experienced Surgeons.
Passengers by the above Line are landed, with their Luggage,
at the port of destination, free of any expense.
Apply to

JAMES BAINES and CO., 6, Cook-street, Liverpool.

THE " FOX" LINE OF PACKETS

►* ESTABLISHED A QUARTER OF A CENTURY
The following splendid Ships will be despatched
For SYDNEY, DIRECT,

Tons. To sail.
FREDERICK, M`Nutry 1200.... Ist August.
For MELBOURNE and SYDNEY,
MERLIN, Laverty 16011. ... 20th August.
SALEM, M`GRATH 1800.... In September.

The above Vessels are first-class, clipper-built, and com-
manded by gentlemen of great experience.
For freight or passage apply to the Owners, Mr. PATRICK
MAGEE and Mr. JAMES LIVINGSTON ; or to
HENRY FOX, 2, King street, Liverpool.

THE "FOX" LINE OF PACKETS.

ESTABLISHED A QUARTER OF A CENTURY

Warranted First Vessel, and will land Passengers and their
Luggage at the Town of Melbourne, which will be a great
saving of expense.
To sail from Liverpool about the 7th July.
For MELBOURNE, PORT PHILIP,
•,1"
it; ,litiniatr The magnificent new clipper-built Ship
GOLDFI N DER,
Ht GH STEWART, Commander
A 1 at Lloyd's ; 1,380 tons register.
This ship is expected to sail very fast, and has all
her passenger arrangements on a novel and peculiar plan,
affording an amount of light and ventilation such as no
other passenger ship ever possessed. Large State-rooms will
to fitted up for Family Parties, or a number of Friends going
out together. She will carry an experienced Surgeon. an Assis-
tant-Surgeon, and also a Chaplain. Owing to the low rate of
Passage-money, Sixteen Guineas to Melbourne, Emigrants for
Sydney will do well to go by the GOLDFINDER, as they will
have an opportunity of seeing that Colony, nd proceeding on
at a very moderate cost.
For full particulars apply to the Owners, Messrs. JONES,
PALMER, and Co., or to
HENRY FOX, 2, King-street, Liverpool.

" WHITE STAR" LINE OF AUSTRALIAN PACKETS,

Now ready for inspection in the Canning Dock, and will be
despatched early in July.
For MELBOURNE, PORT PHILIP,
The magnificent new Frigate-built Ship
TASMANIA,
1,204 tons register,
LEWIS RODOLPH, Commander,
who is well acquainted with the Eastern Seas.
This splendid Single-decked Ship has been built expressly
for the Australian Passenger Service, and constructed with a
view to secure the highest, rossible rate of speed.
Her 'Tween-decks are nine feet in height, and the general
arrangements will be similar to those hitherto adopted in the
'Vessels of this Line, with all the Improvements in fitting the
Berths, and in accordance with Mrs. Chisholm's views, which
suggestedexk..l,reipc,esibliaAsNlAcarries
an tobedesirahle,
experienced Surgeon, and will be
despatched under the superintendence of her Majesty's Emi-
gration-officer at this Port.
Apply to PILKINGTON and WILSON,
Commercial-buildings, Water street.
Luggage. by this Voss/4_ wiii

NOTE
hP lima.

Wharf fri

The GREAT BRITAIN,
.--71,, , Rigged as a three-masted Clipper Ship, with
4
masts and yards of the largest size, and fitted
\ with Griffith's screw propeller, is now in the
~, Sandon Dock, taking in her coal, and prepar-
iv. to bend sails.

The State-rooms are being painted, and every arrangement
made for the comfort of her passengers.
She will begin taking in Cargo on the 6th proximo, when she
will be open to the public from Twelve to Four, at a charge of
One shilling ; the proceeds to be applied towards the esta-
blishment of an Emigrants' Home at Melbourne.