The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1841-03-09 00:00:00

Mr. Amnuesr: LACE, chairman, sai
have been invited to do this both a

the chief magistrke of

the town and as the bead of that body who have so liberally
given the ground for the site of the hospital. if it were
allowable to men to be proud of their acts, it v

assisting at such works as the present, when contributing to
relieve the maladies of their poorer brethren, and enabling
them to have the best of surgical assistance, which other-
wise the wealthy could only procure. It might be reasonably
doubted how far charity, generally speaking, was advisable,
as tending to destroy that self-reliance, which was the best
guarantee for the well-being and advancement of society ;
but a charity—such as the one they were about to erect—
could not be subject to deception : the idle and the dissolute
would not fly to it, to shelter themselves from labour ; .nece's-
sity alone would bring them inmates. A good deal has been
said of there not being a necessity for another hospital, but
when they looked to the great extension of the town south-
ward, to the dreadful sufferings of those to whom accidents
occurred, in being carried to so great a distance as the cen-
tral hospital, he thought such objections would not be per-
sisted in, and he trusted that those who interested themselves
in the several hospitals, would only consider how they might
best promote the interests of all. Thanking the mayor for
the kind manner in which he had accepted the office, Mr.
Lace presented the trowel to his worship.
JOSEPH BROOKS YATES, Esq., the vice-chairman, said—
Mr. Mayor, permit me to impress upon the minds of the
present audience the absolute necessity for the'erection of an
hospital in this immediate locality. Thirty years ago, when
Liverpool had only attained one-third of its present dimen-
sions, the old Infirmary in Shaw's-brow was not only suffi-
ciently capacious, but was so situated as to be convenient for
the reception of patients from every part of the town. After
this period the building became too small. It was pulled
down, and the large and splendid edifice in Brownlow-street
was substituted. The town, however, was found to extend
itself rapidly north and south along the river, so that it was
deemed necessary 7 or 8 years ago, to establish an hospital in
Leeds-street, for the reception of patients from among the
population at the north end of the town. In reference to this
establishment, some persons then thought proper to state—
as others may now, perhaps, do in reference to ours—that its
necessity was not sufficiently apparent. Now, what has been
the result? First, both these hospitals are constantly filled.
Then look at the actual number of cases admitted last year
into each—namely, about 2,100 into that of Brownlow-street,
and 1,450 into that of Leeds-street. Out of these 1,450, it
appeared that 650 have been taken in without any recom-
mendation at all. In other words, they were casualties or
accidents happening in the neighbourhood, and requiring. im-
mediate attention. Two hundred and forty-five were ac-
tually brought thither from the docks and the shipping.
Four hundred were sailors, and 450 labourers, employed in a
great measure about the docks. After this statement, who
will gainsay the necessity of having hospitals near to the
shipping? Now, the spread of the town and of its com-
merce has of late years tended so rapidly towards the south,
that there appears quite an equal necessity for the establish-
ment of an hospital here ; and on referring to the books of
the Southern Dispensary in this neighbourhood, I find in the
course of last year nearly 1,200 cases of wounds, fractures,
and dislocations, the greater part of which would have been
more fit subjectsuf an hospital than a dispensary. Permit
me now, sir, to state that our prospects are good. We have
an active and efficient committee. We have skilful and as-
siduous medical officers. We have the sanction of your
name, and the munificent donation of the land from the cor-
porate body of which you are the head. I see around me
many gentlemen who have contributed most liberally towards
the building, but it cannot be concealed that many who are
largely connected with shipping and commercial transactions
have not yet come forward. We shall require all their aid,
and that without delay. Let each gentleman now present
use all his influence with such. The gratitude of the future
inmates of this hospital will amply repay them ; and many
a prayer and ejaculation will, it is hoped, asceqd from its
sick beds to the throne of divine grace in favour of the pro-
moters of the great and pious work which has been this day
begun. _ _ _

Mr. S. MlNsuotr., honorary secretary, here read the
scroll containing the record of the proceeding, which the
architect afterwards deposited in a bottle, hermetically sealed,
and placed in a cavity under the stone.

Tlie stone was then lowered by Mr. William Bateman, the
builder, and was laid with the usual formalities by the mayor,
who very feelingly addressed the gentlemen present, and
after three hearty cheers the meeting separated.

INQUESTS.
BEFORE PHILIP FINCH CURRY, ESQ., CORONER

DEATH BY FALLING INTO A Dom—Yesterday an in-
quest was held on view of the body of a man named William
Roy. John Conelly, a shipkeeper, stated that on Sunday
night, between 11 and 12 o'clock, he was on duty on board
the ship Mary Kingland, lying in the Prince's Dock. There
was another vessel lying alongside of her, called the Stephen
Whitney. About a quarter before 12 o'clock he observed a
man in the act of crossing the vessel he was in, and going
towards the Stephen Whitney. Whilst he was walking across
the vessel, witness turned round and was going aft, and di-
rectly after he heard a splash in the water. He went for-
ward directly to see what it was, but could see nothing in
the water. He immediately called for the police, who came,
and he told them he thought there was a man in the dock.
They got the grapnel irons, and in about twenty minutes
afterwards the body of the deceased was brought to the sur-
face of the water. He was quite dead. The body was after-
wards taken to the station-house, and thence to the dead-
house. The deceased, who was a seaman on board the Ste-
phen Whitney, had been seen about eleven o'clock the same
night, and was then much intoxicated. The jury returned
a verdict to the effect that the deceased was accidentally
drowned.

A CHILD OVERLAIN.—Same day, on view of the body of
George Clancey, a child of a month old, son of William and
Elizabeth Clancey, who live in Ellenborough-street. On
Sunday morning, the mother of the deceased went to bed,
'and took the deceased with her, placing him between her
husband (who had previously gone to bed) and herself. She
fell asleep. About eight o'clock she awoke, and found the
deceased in the same position in which she had placed him.
He appeared to be so still that she awakened her husband,
who took the deceased up, and they found that he was dead.
His right side, on which be lay, was quite black. A surgeon
was sent for, but could render no assistance. Mr. Morgan,
surgeon, said that he found the right side of the deceased
discoloured, and could not account for death until he made
an examination of the body, when, from the appearances, he
was opinion that decTised had died from suffocation, having
been overlain. The jury returned a verdict accordingly.

CIULD STOLEN.—On Sunday last, at two o'clock in the
afternoon, a poor woman, named Morgan, who lives in Poyn.
ton-street, sent out two of her children to play, one of them
a fine boy, aged three years. They had not been long ont ,
in front of the Railway Station, when a man came up, took
up the little fellow in his arms, and walked away with him.
The other child ran home to tell his mother ; and though
every inquiry has been since made by the police and others,
no tidings of the child have been heard. The poor mother,
as might he expected, is much distressed.

NORWICH CATHEDRAL.—A very ancient ilectorium, or
reading desk, which has for many years lain neglected in the
Cathedral, has by order of the very Rev, the Dean recently
been restored, and is now placed in the choir. It was ori-
ginally adorned with figures, which in the time of the usurpa-
tion were mutilated or destroyed. These figures have been
replaced by others, cast in brass, and elaborately chased by
Mr. John Herbert, of this city, from models furnished by
Mr. 011ett. They consist of a bishop in full pontificals, at-
tended by a priest and deacon arrayed in their respective
vestments, and the chasing of the splendid robes in which
the figures are clothed displays in the most creditable man-
ner the industry, skill, and taste with which Mr. Herbert
has executed his task.—See Advt.

MODEL OF THE LAKE DISTRICTS.—We regret to find
that Mr. Flintoff is about removing his very beautiful model
of the lake districts from this town. It is so extremely well
worth seeing, especially by those who know the country,
that we are surprised he cannot be induced to make a longer
stay amongst us. Mr. Flintqff was occupied five years upon
it, and traversed Over mountain, glen, river, and lake, to
gather sufficient topographical knowledge to complete his
work. So important is this model that it really ought to
be deposited (or a copy of it) in the British Museum. Before
it leaves, which we understand will be next week, we recom-
mend our readers to inspect it. To those who are about
visiting the lake country a sight of the model may be of use,
as they may be enabled to form some idea how to divide their
time to the best advantage. Mr. Flintoff will be glad to
give advice on the subject, and point out the most remark-
able spots and the best worth visiting.

TIIE BISHOP BRIDGE MURDER.—We are happy to say
that, through the persevering though unseen exertions of the
sheriff's department in this city, Patrick Redding, or Aitkin,
a person deeply implicated in the murder of John Green, the
guager on the Edinburgh and Glasgow railway, has been
taken into custody, and was safely lodged on Saturday night
in the prison of Glasgow. He was seized in England.—
Wawa'', Herald.

The splendid marble statue of the late exemplary Bishop
of Durham, Dr. Van Mildert, has arrived in this country
from Italy, and will shortly be erected in the cathedral
church of Durham.

The publishers of the " Cabinet Cyclopsedia" have found
it necessary to alter the title-page of that work, in conse-
quence of the unpopularity attached to the name of Dr.
Lardner.—Brighton Gazette.

We beg leave to direct attention to .a meeting to be held on
Monday evening next, at Ryan's Circus. At that meeting
we understand that the tribute subscribed by the citizens of
Bristol, in grateful acknowledgment of the eminent services
rendered to the cause of truth, by John Brindley, Esq., will
be presented to that gentleman. Scott's Bible in six quarto
volumes, handsomely bound, and purchased by the mechanics
of Bristol, will likewise be presented to him on the same oc-
casion. Also, a portrait of Mr. Brindley, representing him
in the act of burning the leaves torn from Mr. Owen's execra-
ble tract on Marriage, the objectionable passages having been
withdrawn by Mr. Owen. We hear that it is Mr. Brindley's
intention to refer to the movements of the Socialist party in
Bristol, since his last public meeting, and give an account of
their present proceedings in London, to which place he is
resolved to follow Mr. ()wen, who is now lecturing there.—
Bristol Standard.

Mrs. Cockerell, now the Countess of Eglinton, was the
widow of Captain Howe Cockerell, whom she first met ox
her passage to India, whither the captain was also going to
push his fortune. He arrived at the period of the great fail-
ures in Calcutta, and through his family connections was ap-
pointed to wind up the affairs of some of the great houses,
a service in which he realised £160,000. in a few years. He
died shortly after his return to England, leaving his young
and beautiful wife the life interest of his fortune, and £40,000.
at her absolute disposal.

DR. COOKE AND THE REV. T. D. GREGG.—A highly re-
spectable meeting of gentlemen connected with the churches
of England and Scotland, and with several other protestant
denominations in Belfast, was held on Tuesday in the office
of Mr. Bates, on the subject of the proposed discussion be-
tween these gentlemen. The Rev. A. C. Macartney, and
the Vicar of Belfast, were called to the chair. After some
amicable observations from several clergymen and laymen,
it was unanimously resolved—" That as friends of protestant
peace and union we declare our decided disapprobation of
the proposed discussion between the Rev. Dr. Cooke and
the Rev. T. D. Gregg, and that. it is our earnest desire it
shall be abandoned." To this resolution we understand
every gentleman present, when it was passed, affixed his
the Rev. Dpiel M'Afee, John M`Neile,
individual signature. It was then unanimously resolved,
" That the Dean of Connor, R. A. C. Macartney, the Rev.
David Hamilton,
Esq., Andrew Mulholland, Esq., James Goddard, Esq., and
Jas. Blair, Esq., should be a deputation to present the above
resolution to Dr. Cooke and Mr. The depttation
Gregg."
subsequently wafted on Dr. Cooke and Mr.
Gregg,
and pre-
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sented each of them with a copy of the resolution. We un-
derstand stated that, from '
1 who formed the deputation,
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in
sarnrhe . himself in their hands; upon which
the members of the deputation stated theirand strong de-
tided opinion that the discussion wail not 40 004 31net
should be abandoncd.—atolde/'es Dub ti Metes Letter. '