The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1840-10-02 00:00:00

MR. BRINDLEY'S LECTURES ON SOCIALISM

We again call the attention of the Christian public to that
scandalous nuisance, under the name of the Socialist Hall of
Science, that has disgraced the town of Liverpool during the
last few months. Many probably are not aware that in this
place arc taught, Sunday and week day, the most disgusting
as well as the most blasphemous doctrines that ever were
*Pawned upon society. It is true that, in point of numbers,
they are truly contemptible, and have considerably declined
since the exposure of their system by Mr. Brindley, about
this time last year ; but still they do exist as a body, and the
building continues to be used for the express purposes above
referred to. We cannot, therefore, but hail with satisfaction
that gentleman's second visit to us, knowing, as we do, the
great good that has resulted from his persevering opposition
in other towns ; and we cordially say with him, " Since the
force of public opinion has driven Socialism out of other
towns, let us now see whether the same result cannot be se-
cured in Liverpool." Let all rally round him, and hear for
themselves the abominable character of Socialism, as well as
the. scandalous fraud that has been practised upon the con-
fiding operatives that have trusted these irresponsible gen-
tlemen with their money. Let it be fairly tried, and if it be
clearly proved against Socialism. that murder, theft, or any
other crime is to be held unpunishable—that marriage should
be entirely abolished—that all religion should be swept away
—and that man is to prostrate his reason, and become, as
well as a licentious debauches, an avowed AruEisr—if, we
Say, -these things be clearly established against the system,
let it ever after be held a disgrace in any man who shall
countenance its advocates, or use, or encourage the using, of
that sink of pollution, the " Hall of Science." This will
hying them to their senses ; and this too is but a fair le-
gitimate course. If they are determined to continue
to hold such principles, why they must hold them ; but
let them associate with others of the same polluted tuinds,
and not be allowed to fling around them their abominable
filth in decent society. We do not hesitate to say, that to,
sit in company with a Socialist is a degradation to which no
respectable female ought to submit.
It had used to be remarked, let them alone and they will
die a natural death ; but this was tried for 13 years, and at
the end of that time they had increased to something like
100,000 in numbers, with a regularly organised executive and
legislative, and upwards of 70 organised branches in the prin-
cipal towns of the kingdom, managed by well paid mission-
aries ; now they do not number one-third so many, and
many of the branches have entirely ceased to act, in conse-
quence of Mr. Brindley's having called public attention to
their proceedings. Beyond all doubt they are dying, off
here, and we feel confident the present meetings will not only
accelerate their fall, but give them their death-blow. Mr.
Brindley's lectures are of a very different order to those he
formerly delivered here, and, if we may judge from last
night's, in many respects highly philosophical and argumen-
tative, as well as having a sound, moral, and religious tone.
A more complete demonstration of the folly and absurdity of
Socialism, as well as of man's free agency and the power of
conscience, could not well have been given than that last
night introduced, which throughout was loudly applauded.
Nor will those present readily forget his happy illustration of
what would be the effect of the " cannot help it" doctrine,
if universally practised and fully carried out.
Mr. Brindley was interrupted once or twice by questions
of the most irrelevant character, but no settled discussion
took place. The subjects announced for the lecture to-
morrow are the marriage system of the socialists, and the
practical results flowing therefrom.

MEDITERRANEAN STEAMERS.—The Levant mail brings
the results of the first voyage of the Oriental steam-ship,
respecting which great inte-est has been excited. Although
this vessel had to steam against a strong head wind and heavy
sea across the Bay of Biscay, was further detained by a thick
fog off the coast .of Portugal, and had a strong head wind
during the whole of the passage from Gibraltar to Malta, she
arrived at Malta on the 12th, within three hours of the time
appointed. The total time steaming from Falmouth to
Malta was 236 hours. The steam-vessel from Marseilles,
carrying the Indian mail of the 4th instant, from England,
arrived at Malta a few hours afterwards. The Oriental was
detained at Malta by the orders of the port admiral but
sailed on the 15th at two o'clock for Alexandria. ,
PAWNEROKING IN GLASGOW.—At the meeting of the
British Association, last week, Mr. Porter read a paper on
the evils arising from the system of pawn broking in Ireland,
and showing the advantages of the establishment of a Monte
de Piete, on the principle of those institutions in Paris.
Since he 'came to Glasgow, through the kind assistance of
the Lord Provost and Captain Miller; he had made himself
acquainted with the system of " wee " or little pawns in
.gow, and be could assure the section that the evils aris-
ing from them were neither " wee nor little, In order to
make himself acquainted with the extent of pledging in Ire-
land; and the profits to the pawnbrokers, az.c, he had at one
time 30Q articles of his own in the pawn. He had no time, of
course, to proceed in this way since he came to Glasgow;
but, as in Ireland he visited the poor in the lanes, alleys, and
garrets, so in Glasgow he had gone through the wynds and
venal:, in order to see the actual condition of matters. In
almost every door there was a " wee-" pawn-shop, and he was
astonished at the control which Captain Miller, who accom-
Dallied him, had over this class. They received the captain
'with kindness, and gave him every information. The result
of this inquiry was, that there were 400 of these receptacles
within the police bounds, and 300 without ; in' all 700. In
one there were 58,172 articles pawned in the course of a year.
the money advanced was from " a bawbce " to one shilling,
average fourpence ; making, upon the whole, about half a
million of money borrowed in this way in all the pawn-shops.
interest obtained was 433 k per cent., or, for £loo4ent,
there are £433 of interest obtained.

The attendance, not only of gentlemen connected with agri-
culture, but of those connected with other vocations who take
an interest in that most valuable branch of national industry,
was both numerous and respectable. We observed on the
ground Lord Stanley and many gentlemen of landed property,
of the highest respectability ; and were not less gratified to
notice great numbers of our own town community, all of
whom took a warm interest in the examination of the stock,
implements, roots, &c. The arrangements in the yard were
highly creditable to the committee and others who had the
direction of the exhibition. Every animal shown had a fair
stage and no favor; the same chance of competition was given
to all who brought implements ; a shed was erected for the
seeds and roots ; the pens for the sheep and pigs were well
constructed ; and in fine, every particular department or
article was so well defined by bills affixed to poles, and by
tickets, that even those who had not before witnessed an agri-
cultural show were saved the necessity of making general in-
quiry of those around them.
The stock exhibited on this occasion was not generally as
numerous as on the last anniversary; but the decrease in
number was fully made up by the primeness of quality,—and
may also be accounted for were it otherwise, from circum-
stances which neither the society nor the producers could
control. In the first place, an epidemic has recently ex-
isted, (as we stated in noticing the last Birkenhead fair,)
amongst the horned cattle in the south, though but slightly
in this county. The circumstance, however, operated to a
certain extent to the determent of some parties to bring up
their stock. Secondly, the fact that the Royal Society will
hold their meeting in this town next year, has induced
others to reserve their stock for that occasion ; and thirdly,
agricultural shows are on the eve of taking place both at
ireston and at Chester,—from both of which towns a con-
siderable number of cattle would otherwise have been brought
up. With, however, all these disadvantages the show was
exceedingly gratifying.
The horses were generally admirable, particularly the
stallions, sevral of which •were pictures of strength, size,
and symmetry, which a sculptor might have studied with
advantage. We never saw more noble animals than the four
first prizes. In horses for agricultural purposes, there were
also some fine limbed, full cheated; and so compact as at
once to convey an assurance of almost engine " horse
power." The horses, indeed, exceeded in quality those of
the three past years.

The cows and bulls were, on the whole, equally worthy of
commendation. Of the latter there were some of great size
and fine formation. The whole were in excellent condition,
and afforded an extensive prospect of " beef," that would
have delighted an alderman.
The sheep, though fewer than last year, were decidedly
superior in quality, both in long and short wools. The pens
attracted great attention. _ _ _

The show of pigs surpassed that of any former exhibition
Df the society. An astonishing improvement has taken place
in the breed of " porkers," and the specimens produced on
this occasion were fairly overborne with fat and firmness.

Those who had tickets to the yard, (after the business of
adjudging the prizes had terminated) were admitted at half-
past twelve o'clock, and such was the anxiety amongst them
that the gate was for some time almost besieged.
A considerable quantity of fine roots and seeds were shown
on this occasion. The greater portion of these were brought
by Mr. Skirving, seedsman, whose nursery is at Walton, and
who has long been a highly successful competitor at floral and
Agricultural shows. Ile exhibited fine specimens of his own
purple topped Swedish turnip. The bulks were fine, solid,
and firm, and weighed about 201bs each. We also observed
on his stand a new variety of the yellow tankard turnip ;
also the purple topped bullock mangel wurzcl ; and several
very large and beautiful white carrots for field culture. There
was also a tine specimen of the green topped Swede. The
only seeds shown were brought by Mr. Skirving. and we need
hardly say they were examined by those who are judges of
such minute but important matters with scrutinising eyes, and
pronounced to be excellent.

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On a stand close by were shown some good specimens of
mangel wurzel, from the grounds of S. Sandbach, Esq., one
of which weighed 22 lbs. Many other specimens, of nearly
equal bulk, and all of them excellent, were from the same
estate. _ _ _

Mr. William Taylor, of Bootle-cum-Linacre, also showed
some fine specimens of mangel wurzel, and some roots or
bunches of conjoint or " conglomerated" potatoes, weigh-
ing, we should think, from 4to 5 lbs. each. These were, we
learn, of a German sort.

The show of agricultural implements was greater than we
remember on any former occasion, and in several_ instances

combined much of novelty and ingenuity. No fewer than
six distinct machines were brought by Mr. Richmond, of
Salford (Manchester). The whole of these were much ad-
mired. One was a grass-spreading machine, which it drawn
by a horse over a field of cut grass will throw it up four or
five yards, and scatter it most effectually for drying. Its
construction, and the ease with which it can be thrown c-ta-
of gear, excited much admiration. Another was a turnip-
cutting machine, very simple and effective. Another a beau,
grain, or malt crusher, equally ingenious. Also a small ma-
chine for the sowing of turnips with bone manure, that may
be dragged by a lad :. this appears to be an excellent inven-
tion. A portable thrashing-machine, which will thrash out
eight to twelve sacks of corn a day, by the labour of two
men, was shewn by the same individual ; also several excel-
lent chaff-cutting, or hay and straw-cutting machines, with
three convex-formed knives, verging from the centre of a
fiy-wheel—a capital invention, or rather improvement. Mr.
Cartmell, of London-road, in this town, (agricultural ma-
chine-maker,) also showed a similar machine, with concave
cutters, which was equally admired.
Mr. Vickers, ironmonger, of Manchester, showed many
excellent hay-cutting and other machines. We also saw a
most compact wheat-gripding machine, which, with a very
small exertion of manual power, will grind a bushel in four
hours, separating the chaff from the' flour, in different iron
drawers. This was much admired.

An elderly and ingenious individual, Mr. Robert Dimling,
of Cavendish-street, showed a simple but very effective hay
and straw cutter, which he worked by hand, without a fly-
wheel, with great ease and precision. The awkward attempts
of some of the bystanders to try the machine, elicited some
good-humoured jokes from the old ►wan in the Lancashire

vernacular. Both of his machines, though not new, were
sold on the ground.
The most interesting mechanical exhibition on the_ground
was under the root and seed shed,—a model of a drain tile-
work, at present erected on the estate of the• Earl of Derby,
in this county. The building is comprised within a quadrant,
the sheds for the drying of the tiles forming the sides of the
rectangle, and the kilns being in the area in front of them.
The model is a working one, turned by hand, and the exhi-
bitors explained the mode of operation, to the great satis-
faction of the company who crushed around them. At the
work.at Knowsley, a ten-horse power engine is employed,
and about 1000 tiles may be produced in the hour. The ap-
paratus for mixing and preparing the clay is very clever. The
machine, attached to the same machinery, that turns out the
tiles in a wet state, is so contrived that it is made to traverse
the whole length of each shed twice, by double lines of
railway, so that the tiles, as quickly as they are made,
may be deposited in drying shelves by boys, without
the necessity of walking beyond a very short distance.
As the tirst and fundamental principle of agriculture in this
humid country is good drainage, we hail this invention as
one that affords great advantages to the farmer at a remark-
ably cheap rate. We learn that there is one of them in every
parish in Ayrshire, and that the effect has been to import a
high degree of verdure and vegetation to a before generally
cold, unkindly, and inhospitable soil. Many Scotch and other
ploughs were also shown, as well as other useful implements.
On the whole, we may say that the agricultural show of
yesterday gave.. great satisfaction, and the commingling. of
landlord and tenant in friendly converse was truly delightful,
and demonstrated, in a high degree, the general feeling of
"live and let live."