The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1847-01-12 00:00:00

OUR STEAM NAVY.

A friend has sent us a list of her Majesty's steam vessels
afloat and not yet completed, by which it appears there
are 156 steamers afloat, of which 43 are not yet com-
pleted-27 of which are for paddles, and 16 with an ag-
gregate power of 6644 horses, or an average of 4151 horse
power each vessel, for screws. The Terrible and Fervent,
each' 1842 tons, are the largest steamers in the navy.
They are both paddle steamers, and, with the Retribu-
tion, 1640 tons, have engines of 800 horse power each.
The Simoon is the screw steamer with the greatest power,
780 horses ; when she is finished we shall see how her
performances bear comparison with the three steamers
(paddles) which are so near her own power. Next•comes
the Vulcan (screw), with 700 horse power; then the
Euphrates and Termagent, 620 horse power each ; the
Dauntless, 580 horse power; the Greenock, 510 horse
power, and many more of 400, 300, 200, and 100 horse
power, will, by the time they are all in commission and
have been tried, give us some very good idea of the prac-
ticability of the screw as a means of propulsion for war
steamers.

The steam-ships of war belonging to the French navy
completed, in service, and in course of construction, only
number 91 vessels altogether, of which number 19 are in
course of construction, with an aggregate power of 5080
horses, or, on an average, 267 A horse power each vessel.
The vessels the French have in course of construction are,
one of 640, two of 450, six of 320, two of 220, six of 160,
one of 120, and one of 100 horse power each.
Although in numerical strength we can show a great
superiority over our neighbours, we are, we fear, not in a
position to rely too much ou our practical superiority.
We have a number of completely useless vessels for the
ordinary purposes of warfare, or, as experience has lately
shewn us, even for the purpose of carrying the mails.
Every crotchetty old commander with sufficient influence
to get an appointment from the Admiralty, has been
allowed to construct a steamer, and everybody knows that
many vessels have been built in consequence that have
turned out perfectly useless. As far as iron steamers,
either for paddles or screws, are concerned, we are certain
that Liverpool is behind no port in the world, nor her
Majesty's dockyards, for turning out beautiful models, •
substantial work, and engines and machinery that will
defy competition. Let our war steamers be built by con-
tract, (always under superintendence,) and we are sure
the country will be great gainers, both in cost and quality.

CORPORATE AMENITIES.
A scene took place at a special meeting of the Dublin
corporation on Thursday, which, for downright brutality
on the part of the leading performers, far surpasses any :.-
similar exhibition that many "reforms" have wrought in Workhouse." Mr. Peers added, the man had seen
the constitution of popular assemblies in this country. Tristram, who said, " I have got rid of that man, or
The new Lord Mayor (Alderman Staunton) presided for chap, by offering him the house, and he has bolted." I
the first time ; and, having complained of the non-attend-
had seen the man myself on Tuesday, the 15th December.
ante, and consequent neglect of
duty called at the Public-office about half-past ten in the
forenoon. He immediately put out his hand to the counter
council his Lordship notified his intention of carrying to support himself, and sank down upon a chair that was
on
the business of the corporation,
standing there, apparently quite exhausted T-T-
-as far as he was concerned, •
with punctuality, and, if it was the opinion of the ma-
jority of the house, he would then vacate the chair
" Here."

to breathe with great dif6uitly'

In about five u

says the report in one of the morning papers,—
" Some bye-play having occurred between Alderman
O'Brien and Mr. Reynolds, the latter announcing that hp

asked him what his business was. He stated he was on
his way to the Union Workhouse to see the relieving
officer, but he found he could not get there in time.

would not permit the former to lecture him, and the
former saying he would not be dictated to, the motion was
put and carried.

iuoai❑g up to tne clock, and observing it was then half-
past ten. I asked him if he wanted relief. He said he
did, as he had not tasted any food from the morning
previous. I told him it wag 10tn.,1 any that by ornnlrl

" The Lord Mayor vacated the chair, announcing that
meetings would be held for the future at one o'clock.
" Alderman O'Brien (addressing the reporters).—l
hope, if the gentlemen of the press give anything of this
discussion, they will publish the whole of it.
" Mr. Reynolds.—As you assume a dictatorship or
everything else, you want to dictate to the press.
" A Reporter of the Freeman's Journal.—The pres
will not be dictated to by any one, Mr. Reynolds.
" Mr. Reynolds. —I am sure of that.
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not be in time, and that we would procure a car for him.
During this time I had spoken to Ralph Orritt, the
. assistant highway surveyor, who was then in the office,

sked him to join me in paying for the car for the
This is what I mean by " we." When I told the
man we would get a car for him, he seemed much pleased
and gratified. A car was then got, and the man sent in
it to the Union Workhouse. I paid the fare. I never
saw the man again. _ On the Friday morning I had some

,Liaerman Butler.—l hope, my lord, there will be an
end to these things. If Mr. Reynolds is to bully every
member of the corporation in this manner, we must call

conversation With Mr. Dolling and Mr. Peers. The man
told me he lived on Edge-hill, where I don't know, and
that he had been an hour and a half in walking from his

ror protection from your
not permit_Mr, Reyna

know that I would

and he said it would take him

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allow Mr. Reynolds to bully him in this manner, I would
not permit it.

" Mr. Reynolds.—Except when I bullied you about
the sale of the knives and forks to the corporation.
" Alderman Butler.—No, sir, no ! You dare not bully
me when I was present the other day—you, and that
d—d old carpenter!
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Mr. Tristram declined to ask this witness any questions.
In answer to Mr. SMITH, a Guardian, the witness said
he knew, from the rate-books, there was such a street as
Back Bolton-street. It was in the neighbourhood of
High-street and Bolton-street, Edge-hill. The man
stated he was in great distress. He did not ask witness
for relief.

Ar. Fogarty (running down the room, and facinf
Alderman Butler.)—What ! do you mean.me ?
" Alderman Butler (facing in his turn.)—Ycs, oIC
Fogarty, the d—d old sinner.

The witness was cross-examined at great length by Mr.
Parker and other members. In reply to questions from
Mr. Peers the witness said,—l remember you giving me
an order to pay Mrs. Parkes 4s. 6d. on the Wednesday.
I believe I paid her the 4s. 6d. on the day she was exa-
mined by Mr. Peers. The witness was evidently confused
as to dates, and he explained that the payment of this
4s. 6d. enabled him to state that the examination was not
on the 19th, as represented in the first instance, but he
believed on the 23rd. He added that Mr. Peers put no
leading questions to her, but merely put down her own
statement. Remembered Mr. Peers giving Mrs. Parkes
ss. on the evening of Friday, the•lBth.
To Mr. Smith.—No one accompanied the man when he
came to the office on his way to the workhouse. I did
not see him get into the car, but I saw him when lie was

a Alt:: Fogarty

What ?

" Alderman Butler.—Yes, you infernal old sinner anc
room-keeper ! I'd kick you in a minute, you ruffian
(Cries of Order.')

" Mr. Fogarty.—Would you meet me like a gentleman?
Would you appoint a friend, and I would meet you ?
" Alderman Butler (shaking his umbrella).—l'd sooner
kick you than blow your brains out, you ruffian !

" Alderman Butler here left the council, and thus ended
the scene."

The "d
—d old sinner" intends bringing the " worthy"
alderman into the Queen's Bench, and Mr. Reynolds is
to move a vote of censure in the corporation upon the
conduct of the umbrella-shaking functionary.

Mr. C. B. Greatrex, of Moss-street, surgeon, and medi-
cal officer of the district of West Derby, was the next
witness. He said, I gave the medical order now produced
to Mr. Peers on the Friday week after the man's death.
This order was signed by Mr. Tristram, and was to assist
James Parkes, who died on Wednesday, the 16th Dec.
To Mr. SMITH.—I received the order about six o'clock
on the evening of the 15th. I did not see Jas. Parkes
that night, but I sent him some medicine. Mrs. Parkes
brought me the order and she described her husband's
case as one of asthma, and said he had been ill fourteer
'ays. I

COLLEGIATE CONCERT.—Our readers will bear in mind
that this brilliant concert will take place this evening.
Those who have not yet provided themselves with tickets
had better lose no time in doing so.
In Glasvenin Cemetery, Dublin, there were interred du-
ring November and December, 1845, 902 persons, whilst
in the corresponding months of last year, 1431 persons
were interred.
ITHE COUNTRY PARTY.—Lord Stanley, Lord George
. Bentinck, M.P., and the principal members of the Con-
tsleilre-alltiuvekeano N
and Protectionist
Proelvteecatisotnleis'st, party, are
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shire, to arrange their tactics for the ensuing session.
GLUT OF FISH.—On Thursday and Friday there was a
most abundant supply of fish of every description at
lingsgate-market, and a complete glut of plaice, soles, and
sprats. From 90 to 100 tons of the latter fish were landed
and retailed in the streets of the metropolis at two and
three pounds a penny ; soles were 2d. a pair, and plaice ,
of large size ld. each,_

POLICE COURT, YESTERDAY.—Wary Smith, Jane
Johnson, and James Wood, were committed for trial at
the sessions, for robbing a man of 2s. 3d.—Robert Banks,
charged with robbing a man in Prussia-street, was com-
mitted to gaol for three months.—Edward Turner, for
smuggling seven quarts of whisky from a vessel- in the
Clarence Dock, was fined £25, or to be imprisoned three
months.—A seaman, far smuggling 221bs. of tobacco, was
fined £lOO, or to be imprisoned six months,
COMMITMENT.—On Saturday, a man named William
Bromley, was charged before Mr. Rushton with having