The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1853-11-08 00:00:00

ABER CR 0.318 Y WARD.

A LARGE party of gentlemen; friends and supporters of
Mr. R. C. Gardner, met on Tuesday evening last, at the
Phcenix Inn, Mount-pleasant, to celebrate that gentle-
man's return, for the third time, as a Councillor for the
ward.

Richard Griffith, Esq., occupied the chair, and Mr.
Hastings the vice-chair.
The numerous company having partaken of the very
substantial dinner provided, the cloth was drawn, and the
usual loyal and patriotic toasts proposed and duly
honoured, when the CHAIRMAN rose to propose the health
of Mr. Gardner. In doing so, lie eulogised Mr. Gardner's
past conduct in the Council, and remarked that the ward
had honoured themselves, as well as Mr. Gardner, in re-
turning him again to the Council, and by so large a
majority. lie then proceeded to give some information
relative to Mr. Robertson Gladstone's former connexion
with the ward, and stated that that gentleman was three
or four times brought forward as the Conservative candi-
date, and at last succeeded in ousting his now bosom
friend, Mr. Earle, from the representation. Mr. Gladstone
was re-elected three years afterwards ; but, when his time
of service had again expired (he having, in the meantime,
given symptoms of those Radical changes of opinion which,
from being a violent Tory, have led him to become a now
more bigoted and intolerant Radical), Mr. Gardner was
brought forward by the Conservatives to oppose Mr.
Gladstone, and, after a very severe contest, Mr. Gardner
was returned, though by but a small majority. This was
six years since, and, in the meanwhile, Mr. Gardner's
conduct in the council had met with such general approba-
tion, that, after three years' service, he was next re-elected
without opposition. This year, however, emboldened, it
is supposed, by their success in the previous November,
Mr. Gardner's opponents (or rather Mr. Gladstone and
Mr. Earle, who claim, forsooth, the right to dictate to
them, and to choose representatives for the ward) deter-
mined to bring forward a candidate to oppose him, and,
after a due and proper time spent in the selection and se-
curing the approbation of the gentlemen before-named,
Mr. J. Houghton Braucker was at length brought for-
ward. The result of that day's proceedings, however,
would prove to those gentlemen that their pretended in-
fluence was but ill-founded. The Chairman again referred
to Mr. Gardner's conduct, and congratulated him on the
unexampled success of the day's polling, and concluded by
proposing his health, which was drunk with enthusiaism
by the company.
Mr. GARDNER, in returning thanks, entered at some
length into an explanation of his paSt conduct, and re-
ferred particularly to the Rivington Pike scheme, to which,
he said, he had always been opposed, and was just as much
so now ; and, in conclusion tendered his acknowledgments
to his friends for the assistance they had rendered him
that day.
The VICE-CHAIRMAN then proposed the health of the
Chairman, in very complimentary terms, and that gentle-
man having replied, Mr. GARDNER proposed the health of
the Officers and Committee of the ward Conservative As-
sociation, which was replied to by Mr. CHRISTIAN. The
next toast was the 'health of the Alderman and Conserva-
tive Councillors of the ward, which was proposed by the
CHAIRMAN and drunk with all the honours.
The SECRETARY here read a letter from Mr. Councillor
Neil, congratulating Mr. Gardner on his return, and apolo-
gising for his absence. The following is an extract from the
letter:—" Winter is coming on, and war and pestilence may
not be far off; many of our poor householders in this ward
may ere winter is over have a fireless hearth. I know the
suggestion will be enough, and that you will propose some
arrangement by which many a cold hearth (and what is
so desolate?) may be warmed up on Christmas-day. I
therefore would suggest that, in proof of our gratification
at the splendid result of this day, we create a fund to
warm up the hearths of those poor householders in the
ward who require such help on Christmas-day ; and if
you will appoint a treasurer I will hand him £lO to-
morrow morning." The reading of this paragraph was
received with loud cheers. _ _

Mr. QARDNEI then rose to respond to the toast, and in
doing so returned thanks on behalf of the alderman, Mr.
Mr. Neill, and himself, for the honour done to them ; and,
with reference to Mr. Neill's letter, he cordially concurred
in the sentiments of that gentleman, and should be happy
to put another £lO at the disposal of the committee.
Numerous other toasts were drunk during the evening,
among which was " The Lancashire Witches," coupled
with the name of Mrs. Gardner, which was proposed in a
humorous speech by Mr. CgRISTIAN, and responded to in
the same way by Mr. JOIIN GARDNER.

ALLEGED CONSPIRACY TO
DEFRAUD THE CORPORATION.

AT the Police-court, on Saturday, Joseph Rowson, brick
contractor, and William Clark, clerk of the works at the
New Gaol at Walton, remanded from the previous week
for an alleged conspiracy to defraud the Corporation of the
sum of £1,400, were again brought up for examination.
Mr. Snowball appeared for Rowson, and Mr. Bretherton,
in place of Mr. Bremner, for Clark, and Mr. Simon for the
Corporation. _ _

The first witness called was Thomas Kitchen, broker,
Manchester. In 1851, I worked at the Walton Gaol as a
brickmaker for Mr. Rowson. I worked to the end of the
season. I was paid ss. 7d. a thousand for the bricks I
made. I worked at No. 3 stool, and kept assistants, whom
I paid. I counted the bricks over roughly each day, and
accurately on Friday night. Mr. Harper, Mr. Rowson's
clerk, used to come sometimes on Friday and sometimes
on Saturday to count the bricks, and we compared onr
reckonings together. We generally agreed, and he made
an entry in a book belonging to me. When I went- to
him on' Saturday for payment, I took that book. The
book produced is mine, and the entries are in Mr. Harper's
handwriting. From that book there appears to be 560,000
made. The entries were correctly made once a week by
Mr. Harper. I know Mr. Clark, the surveyor of the works,
who visited them frequently. Ile used sometimes to look
over the stools. Altogether I hate worked for Mr. Rowson
seven summers, including that of 1851. I cannot say if
he would be able to judge tolerably well of the number of
bricks made, for some days a man might only make 5,000,
and some days 7,000, and the " flats ' are not always the
same length and breadth.
Samuel Ingham, brickmaker, was engaged at Walton
Gaol, by Mr. Rowson, in the season of 1851, and worked
at No. 6 stool. I worked the whole season, and was paid
ss. 10d. a thousand for the bricks I made. I paid my
own assistants. I daily counted the bricks I made. On
Friday Mr. Harper came and counted the bricks, and our
accounts generally agreed whenever we compared them.
He used to make an entry in a book of his own. On.
Saturday, when I went for payment, he entered them in-
my book, and called out the numbers. Rowson was
II generally present, and on Harper's calling out the number
I was generally paid by Rowson. At the end of the
season I added up the number of bricks entered in my
book. In the month of February, 1852, I was still
working for Rowson. I sent my book to him to have the
amount of my work entered. I have not got my book
since, though I have asked for it. In the season 0f.1851
I made 575,000 bricks. At the end of the season Mr.
Clark asked me how many bricks I had made. I told
him 575,000 also. I used sometimes to see Clark in the
field with Rowson. They now and then went to the
different stools. It was very seldom that I saw Clark
and Harper together.
William Harrison, brickmaker, in the year 1851 worked
for Mr. Rowson, for thirteen weeks, at the New Gaol, at
Walton, at No. 1 stool, from April to July. I counted my
bricks daily, and every Friday Mr. Harper used to count
the bricks. The rest of the evidence was in almost every
respect similar to that of the preceding witnesses.
Mr. Tweedie, chief clerk at the Treasurer's-office, Town-
hall, said : I have heard the evidence given this morning
as to the number of bricks made and the account paid for
them. I have also examined the book produced, as fur-
nished by Clark to Mr. Weightman, the borough surveyor,
and on those materials I have made a calculation of the
number of bricks made, and the amounts paid, in a docu-
ment I hold in my hand. I make the number of bricks
overcharged to be 1,196,680. This number does not in-
clude No. 9 stool. The total number overcharged, includ-
ing No. 9 stool, will be 1,643,145, the amount for Ne. 9
stool being 416,565. The amount in money overcharged,
including that stool, is £1,378 is. lid. The amount over-
charged for the 9th stool is £334 18s. 6d. In making that
charge stool No. Bis omitted. I have made the calcula-
tion for the 1,2, 3,4, and 7 stools at 15s. per 1,000, the
lowest charge the bricks are made for. On the sth and
6th, the charge is made at the rate of 255. per 1,000. The
actual charges made by Mr. Rowson for No. 5 and 6 stools
were 245. and 275. 6d. a thousand, and on the others 15s.
After some objections by the legal advisers of the pri-
soners,

The'llworsTEATEs decided that both prisoners should
be committed for trial at the next assizes.
Mr. Suaoif then requested to call a further -witness,
which was objected to by Mr. Bretherton ; but the bench
decided that Inspector Kehoe, the witness in question,
should be examined.

He said: I am detective officer in this borough. I ar-
rested the prisoners. I took Clark in Oswestry ; I arrested
him at night, when he appeared to have some drink. He
asked me to tell him the charge, and I did so. In the
morning he asked me again, and I told him the charge- I
told him he was charged with conspiring with Rowson to
defraud the Corporation of £1,727 145. 9d, by returning
nealy 2,000,000 of bricks which had never been made, and,
that for so doing, he was to receive, so it was said, £l5O
for his share from Rowson. He said, " I know nothing
about the bricks, I depended upon Harper's return, I must
admit it was very gross negligence on my part to do so. I
have on several occasions, three or four times, received £5
and £lO from Rowson, but it was to pay off debts due by
me, and I gave him my I 0 IL" I said to Clark, it is also
said that you returned a ninth stool, which was not on
the ground. He said there was a jobbing stool or two
during the summer. He then went on to state that "as it
is come to this, it will go further."
Cross-examined by Mr. Simoiir : I have made diligent
search for Harper. I have had two men as well as myself
to look for him, but have been unable to discover him.
Mr. &mow then stated that offers of money had been
made to some of the witnesses, not to appear against the
prisoners, and he wished the bench to warn the witnesses
that if they took money, it would make the case against
Rowson stronger.
After a discussion between the different legal gentle-
men about the amount of bail, Rowson was bound in him-
self in £l,OOO, and two sureties of £5OO. Clark, himself
in £6OO, and two sureties of £250, to appear for trial at
the assizes.

ARCHITECTURAL AND AucirsoLooroAn SocrE'rrlld
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The usual fortnightly meeting of this society was
in the Royal Institution, Colquitt-street, on Wednesday,
Mr. Verelst, president of the association, in the chair.
Mr. Picton read a paper on the suhieet of Birkenhead
Priory, which he showed to have been founded in 1160.
.
photo-
graphy, tilhieencoduenliveereofda lecture on ofthesubtjhe:tprocesof
which he explained
preparing the paper, and the different descriptions of
cameras employed in the art. The lecture was illustrated
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by various specimens taken both by daffy and
ght,
and a series of photographic pictures Ith
Thebes, in 'Egypt, taken by a Frent • .„L"11:411 fill; , „
.Nl`Kinlay also exhibited and explained a ,A,45,`"4,---"r43.4.1.
of his own invention, which was adreirea f-o-rit,—;hruiltltZ).
and convenience. The lecture gave •
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australia.

LIVERPOOL and AUSTRALASIAN
v, LNE of PACETS.
. The nndernoted I
first-class Vessels will have im-
mediate despatch.
- _ .m,
For To sail
ARG0NAUT......... Tons
..... 1237.. SYDNEY lo'll Nov.
CYPRESS
..... '.. .... 505_ MELBOURNE 20th Nov.
TAYLEUR (newiro.n. ......) 1750.. MELBOURNE To follow.
SUMATRA. .............. 772.. ADELAIDE Early.

Goods for Melbourne win be delivered on the Wharf, by
special agreement, and will be promptly landed.—For terms
of freight, gte., apply in London to HENRY HOFFMANN,
F-sq• ; in Glasgow to Messrs. DICKSON and Co., or here to

J. W. FAIRCLOUGH and CO.,
4, Tower-buildings \Vest.

The greater part of her cargo being engaged, will hare
immediate despatch.
For MELBOURNE WHARF,
The very fine fast-sailing British-built Brig
LADY MARY,
W. F. SEWI LL, Commander;
tons register, coppered and copper-fastened,
Al in red at Lloyd's; having been now resurveyed, is in every
respect a most desirable conveyance for merchandise and
Passengers, and in first-rate order : loading in George's Dock.
—For terms of freight or passage apply to JOSEPH WHITA-
KER, Esq., 12, Lancaster-buildings, or to
H. E. MOSS and CO., 0, Oldhall-street.

Has only about fifty tons of room, which must be specially
engaged prior to shipment.
For MELBOURNE,
The splendid new Clipper-ship ROSINA,
• '
C 3 fain BROADFOOT;
4t
ato be in a
tons;, k lat_ loyd's seven years, and is ad-
mitted 11respects one of the finest ships
Alf her class ever launched : loading in the Prince's Dock.—
Apply to COTESWORTH, WYNNE, & LYNE.

ID AUSTRALIA FOR 4'16 ifs. IN ENCLOSED BERTHS,
BY THE "FOX" LINE OF PACKETS,
landing Passengers and Baggage Free on the
'I.-VP& Wharf, by the following splendid A I Clipper-
built Packet-ships, fitted with every convenience
for the health and comfort of the Passengers,
suggested by so long an experience in the trade, sailing as
I:in der

For MELBOURNE and SYDNEY.
Ship. Captain. Tons. To sail.
SALEM M`G RATH 1600 lsth Nov.
PHCF.NIX MOP PETT 2000 lst Dec.
AFRICA O'NEIL 2500 lst Jan.
For Freight and Passage, and further particulars, apply to
3:he Owners, Mr. P. MAOEE and Mr. J. T.EVINOSTON, or to
HENRY FOX, 2, King street, Liverpool.

131 E " THISTLE " LINE OF AUSTRALIAN PACKETS.
For MELBOURNE, PORT-PHILIP,
The very superior A 1 at Lloyd's first-class Ship
"44
AAA. MARTIN LUTHER,
TnomAs P. KINNEY, Commander;
1,241 tons register ; 2,200 tons burthen.
This splendid first-class Ship is coppered and copper-fas-
tened, sails remarkably fast, and the Accommodations not to
be surpassed by any other ship at present on the Berth. This
Ship is single-decked, nearly nine feet high, and ventilated in
the most improved manner. The Victualling Scale is most
ample, and the Provisions of the best quality. For Terms of
Passage, Day of Sailinz, Dietary Scale, .
&c., apply to the
Owner, DUNCAN GIBB, 31, Strand-stret, Liverpool.

grE,ur from LIVERPOOL to AUSTRALIA,
Oa CONNECTION WITH THE GOLDEN LINE OF PACKETS.)
Bail positively on Saturday, the 191 h instant, at Noon.
Now in Iluskissen Dock.
For MELBOURNE and SYDNEY,
The magnificent New York built
•41 Paddle-wheel Steam-ship
GOLDEN AGE,
D. D. PORTER, U.S.N., Commander;
3000 tons, 1000 horse power.
"This splendid new ship, the first of the Australian Steam-
-AMP Company's Line, has been built regardless of expense,
and is, in every respect, equal to the Collins' Line of
Steamers.
Her accommodations for first, second, and third-class pas-
senzers are superior to any steamer ever built ; her model is
mnequalled, and it is confidently expected that she will make
the trip from Liverpool to Australia within fifty days,
stopping only at the Cape de Verds and the Cape of Good
Hope to coal. Passengers may rely that every attention will
be paid to their wants, and that the ship will be liberally sup-
plied with beds, bedding, and every comfort. An experienced
sioargeon will be attached to the ship. A limited quantity of
*eight, in small packages, will be taken.
For teri.. of passage, appl N
y to Messrs. DEAE, Youtu, and
Co., Merchant., or to
11ILtv_us and THOMPSON, 4, Drury-lane.

"BLACK BALL" LUTE or Arm.TRALIAN PACKETS.
JAMES BAINES and Co. have purchased, ana rte. now
despatching to MELBOURNE, under the Management or
Captain A. NEWLANDS, late of their Ship Golden Age, a
Steamer and Five Lighters, capable of landing 1000 Tons of
Cargo at any one time, to attend on their Vessels, by which
all Goods shipped by their Line will be landed on the
Wharf without delay.

AUSTRALIA.
ik.:4o, , ENCLOSED BERTHS TO MELBOURNE. £1 6,165.
1k " BLACK BALL" CLIPPER PACKFT____,
..../.!„ ja, For ADIaLnAZIE,pII,I EsenLßl(e)rUs Bar
thef, andhaSrYiN BY
For MELBOURNE, ADELAIDE, and SYDNEY.
Ships. Ton,. Captains. To sail.
MARIAN MOORE .. 2000 TwEEDIE Nov. 20.
NIAZF.PPA ...
~,. ... 800 A. NEWLANDS.. . Dec. 1.
INDIAN QUEEN .. 2000 C. MILLS
The Ships are all First-class, and have made the fastest pas-
sages on record. Their 'Tween-decks are lofty and tho-
roughly ventilated. Provisions and Water are put on Board
for Twenty Weeks under Government inspection, and carry
experienced Surgeons.
JAMES BAINES and CO., 6. Cook-street, Liverpool.

'BLACK BALL" LINE ov AUSTRALIAN PACKETS.
Will be desoatched on the 20th instant,
The fastest and highest-classed Ship now loading, and will
delver Goods on the Wharf.
For MELBOURNE,
,0'
i„ The rnaznifizaktumsislamoia,built Ship
it;O.,
JAMER TwEttue, Commander..
1037 tons register; A I at Lloyd's for 13 years. This well-
'mown Ship has just completed her First Voyage from
Liverpool to Melbourne, thence to Bombay, and back
to Liverpool in ten months and half, being quicker
than any other Ship during the year; is undoubtedly the
best conveyance on the Berth ; and presents an opportunity
to Shippers rarely to be met with. The Accommodations for
Passengers are of a very superior description, embracing com-
forts seldom offered.
For Freight and Passage apply to Messrs. CHARLES MOORE
lind Co., or to JAMES BAINES and CO., 6, Cook-street.
All Freight by the shove Ship to be paid here, unless other-
wise specially arranged.