The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1853-10-18 00:00:00

LIVERPOOL TOWN COUNCIL.

THE adjourned meeting of the Town Council was held
on Wednesday ; in the absence of the Mayor, the meeting
was presided over by Mr. Alderman Turner.
THE EDUCATION COMMITTEE recommended the ap-
pointment of Ann Jones as head 'Distress of the North
School, at the annual salary of £3O, in the place of Eliza-
beth Lees, reSigned. Proceedings confirmed,
GAOL COMMITTEE.--A lengthened discussion took
place, introduced by Mr. BANNER, who stated the fact
that Mr. Jameson, governor of the gaol, had not, as yet,
given bond for his intromissions in respect to the moneys
passing through his hands. He explained that a form of
bond having been prepared by the Town-clerk and sub-
mitted to Mr. Jameson, the latter had objected to its
terms, in so fax as it called on him to become bound for.
the integrity of his subordipates, whom he had no power to
appoint, or, in case of misconduct, to dismiss. Mr. Jame-
son had . intimated that he was prepared to give security
for his own actions and integrity, but his friends were not
willing to incur such responsibility on the part of indi-
viduals of whom they knew nothing, and over whom Mr.
Jameson could not exercise the control requisite to protect
himself against defalcations.—The TOWN-CLERK explained
that, after the death of the late governor, his accounts were
found to be incorrect, and, to avoid the probability of loss
occurring to the Corporation, he had prepared a bond, by
which the governor of the gaol, like the heads of other
departments, should be held responsible •for the whole
money business of his department. After some further
discussion the proceedings of the committee were confirmed.
THE NEW GAOL.—Mr. BIGIEAM said that, some weeks
since, he had received a letter stating that about £1,500 or
£2,000 had been charged to the Corporation for bricks used
in erecting the new gaol, more than the value of the bricks
furnished. .As the letter contained matter of importance
to the public, he had; deemed it necessary to bring the
subject before the committee.—The TOWN-CLERK ex-
plained that the instant the matter was brought under the
knowledge of the. committee the surveyor had been in-
structed to make inquiry; that inquiry led to a communi-
cation from him (the Town-clerk) to an attorney on behalf
of the implicated parties, and the correspondence had not
yet terminated. Mr. HORNET stated that an immediate
result of the surveyor's inquiry had been that the clerk of
the works had been suspended. The subject then dropped'.
HEALTH COMMITTEE.—The report of the proceedings
of the Health Committee was then read, comprising a
report on the proposed amendment of the Sanitary Act,
and a recommendation to apply to Parliament in the next
session for amendments of that act, especially with respect
to the sewerage. After a discussion of some length the
.proceedings were confirmed.

SHOHE-NUISANCE.—Mr. Alderman BENNETT said it
was included in the recommendations of the Health Com-
mittee to send a deputation to Edinburgh, Manchester,
and other Awes, to ascertain the working of the plans
adopted in those places for the prevention of nuisances by
smoke. He considered the object in view would be more
fully accomplished by corresponding with the parties in
the respective localities than by deputation. He concluded
by moving that the clerk be instructed to enter into such
correspondence.—Mr. M`GurrlE seconded' the resolution,
which, after some acrimonious discussion, was carried by a
majority of 15 to 14. The proceedings of the Council
were then confirmed ; as were also those of the Garden
Committee.
OBSERVATORY COMMITTEE.—The proceedings and re-
solutions of the Observatory Committee were read, recom-
mending, among other matters, that the salary of 31r.
Shearn, assistant to Mr. Hartnup, be raised from £BO to
£lOO per annum ; and also to grant permission to the
Magnetic Telegraph Company to erect a clock, to be
worked from the Observatory, so as to give the true time.
Proceedings confirmed; as were also the reports and pro-
ceedings of the Water Committee.
LIBRARY AND 3iI7BEUM COMM I TTEE.—The prOCeedingS,
resolutions, and recommendations of the Library and.
Museum ommittee were read and confirmed. They re-
commended an application to Parliament for powers to
purchase sufficient land at the north side of Shaw's-brow,
as the site for the- Public Museum and Library ; and also
that the sum of £lO,OOO out of the surplus funds of the
Corporation be devoted towards the erection of the build.
ing.—The recommendations were carried.
BATHS COMMITTEE.—The report of the Baths Com-
mittee having been read, Mr. Wagstaff, in moving their
confirmation, took occasion to remark that the number of
parties availing themselves of the baths had greatly in-
creased, having this year reached the number of 205,000;
being 16,680 more than last year. The recommendation
involved an outlay of £23,000 for improving and repair.
ing the baths.' A considerable amount of discussion en.
sued, at the conclusion of which Mr. C. Turner moved
that the proceedings be approved of, with the exception of
that part which required the outlay of £23,000, which on
a division, was carried by a majority of 25 to a. ,
MR. FERNIHOUGH AND MU. U. GLA.DSTONE.
Mr. C. TURNER, after explaining the unavoidable ab-
sence of Mr. Pernihough, on account of some domestic
affliction, said he was requested by that gentleman to
that he, (Mr. Ferniliough,) say,.
conceiving himself
aggrieved
by a resolution of 'the Health Committ
ee, of which he be-
lieved Mr. Gliulstono to be the author, in the excitement
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Council GroVe.stone, this apology

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LONDON AND NORTH WESTERN RAILICA.Y.—At the
meeting of the board of this company, held
watas u Eus i
nani ton staton, on Saturday the Marquis of Chandos
mouly
company
elected a director of the , and
subsequently the chairman of the board of
which, it is said, is an unpaid office. directors,
LANCASHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY.--r—The -first annual
meeting of this company was held in the Royal Exchange,
Manchester, on' 'Wednesday, for the appointment of two
auditors and eleven directors, Mr. Nicholas Heald in the
chair. Mr. Kennedy, the general manager, read' the re-
lloeffiqces had justified not only the
that the Ptr°hejectsatis'ecifacintothrey
port, which stated that theuamsropacteilei.;
spring of 1852, but that, in consequence of orfetalpieinigiecthesesaf ray
formalities, business was not commenced until the 23d of
allotments made by the provisional directors in the most
resultsJ u
benefitn e
ooffwhichtthhe
ei r
Midsummer prevented
Liverpoolt
important
places, but had quite warranted the establish.
meat of a ocal hoard there i that the directors, early in
their career, had succeeded- m purchasing, on favourable
terms, the entire business of the late British Fire and
Life :Assurance Company, by which arrangement they
had secured an established position in the metropolis,
where they had now an influential and important board;
that the British life policies gave an income upwards of
£2,500, which had since been increasing ; and that,
after paying all losses, the necessarily heavy nses of a new office, and. five per cent• interestex to the
shareholders, upwards of £7,500 was laid by for life
reserve and life bimus purposes ; and that, including
the. premiums on shares, the sum of nearly £B,OOO had
accumulated for similar purposes in the fire department..
In addition to the large amount of duty, the income of the
company from other sources was :stated to amount to
£32,593 12s. lid. After some further
Particulars, the
report stated the following as the names of the retiring
directors :—Messrs. Knowles, Owen, Shelmer d* e, m
four Symonds
of ,
Leech, Duncuft, (deceased) and
Slater, the first
whom were proposed for re-election. It was also proposed
1 n should be elected
that the following seven other
Ig-1 eil3traednrv, James Cheetham,
—Messrs. Robert Aders, W. iii. J. G. Saunders, and Wm.
John Pender, 'J. C. Picker??
n'of the Chairman, seconded'
Wanldyn. On
'' the propositio.c. .
ano
the report was
by Mr. Jenkinscn, (depiltSiciamn
the course of some remarks, adopted. Mr. Jenkinson, in .
of success; their premiums
, said they had every prospect£92 000 and he had
nearly , , , every
the first year were. .
- that in the coming year they would not
reason to believe
36 Goo on fire premiums alone. On the pro.
be less than E ,
chairman and deputy-chairman, the first
position of the
directors and the gentlemen proposed as four retiring
, ort were elected, and Mr. W. B
directors in the report
rowne,
Mr. p
on behalf of the company, and
.31 • •G. T. Child, on
behalf of the assured, were appointed auditors,
.• Resolu-
tions of thanks to the London Board, and their secretary,
(Mr. J. B. Northcott,) and to the Liverpool Board, and
their secretary, (Mr. J. Semple,) were Passed. Mr. Saun-
ders, on behalf of the London Board, and Mr. Thanks s, of the Liverpool Board, returned thanks. were
also accorded to the general manager for his services. A
vote of thanks to the chairman and to the board, with a
grant of £l,OOO for their services, terminated the pro-
ceedings.

Oustraiia.

Is proceeding rapidly with her loading, and will sail in a
few days.
For GEELONG,
The fast-sailing British-built Brig MEDORA,
Captain LOWRY ;
Al at Lloyd's ; 231 tons ; copper-fastened and
icoppered, and a most desirable conveyance; loading in
leeorge's Dock.—Apply to
COTWORTH, WYNNE and LYNE.
The above vessel has good accommodation, for Two Cabin
Yassengers, on moderate terms.

Bat half her cargo in course °fah:puny, and will be promptly

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despatched. - -
For MELBOURNE,
: 4. The splendid new Clipper-ship
XO4 ROSINA,
fi -c* f 41.-
d e Am., Captain BROADFOOT
- •- ._ 44 tos ; A 1 at Llyd's seven years, and is
admitted to b 8 e inn all respects once
of the finest ships of her
visas ever launched : loadinz in the Prince's Dock.—Apply
10 COTESWORTH, WYNNE, and LYNE.
The DUNCAN, for the above port, has only room for 20 to
30 tons of goods, which can only be received by an order
from the Brokers' Office.

freight, by agreement.—To forfeit 20s. per ton if she does not
beat every vessel leaving at the time.

EAGLE LINE OF PACKETS FOR AUSTRALIA.

For MELBOURNE, PORT PHILIP,
BRISEIS.
. ,
?A,
(New) 1,800 tons, J. R. BROWN,
About 20th October.
To be succeeded by the
ALBATROSS, 1,700 tons, W. GEVES
EAGLE, 1,700 tons. BOYCE.
GIBBS, BRIGHT, and CO., Liverpool.
Consignments of Goods, Ships,and produce may be addressed
to their House in Melbourne, BRIGHT, BROTHERS and Co.,
or to their Agents in Sydney and Adelaide.

To sail the 20th instant.
For MELBOURNE,
The beautiful Clipper-barque
kaahtll JOVEN DOLORES,
A. P. HONEYNIAN, Commander,
'Well and favourably known in the trade, and now on his
tenth voyage to Australia. This vessel takes ten cabin pas-
sengers only; fare .€3O each. The cabins for ventilation are
unsurpassed. being lofty, commodious, and comfortably
arranged. For a small party (especially ladies) this is a most
desirable opportunity, as Mrs. Honeyman accompanies her
ausband.—Apply to
ROBSON and DORE, 20, Water-street.

"BLACK BALL" LINE OF AUSTRALIAN PACKETS.

carries a full Band of Music, as well as Chess, Backgammon,
and Draught Boards, for the amusement of the Passengers,
With Passengers, Parcels, and Specie, having Bullion Safes.
Will be despatched on theist November next,
For MELBOURNE,
The celebrated Clipper-ship
MARCO POLO,
CHARLES M'DONNELL, Commander,
(Chief Officer during her last Two Voyages ;)
1,625 tons register ; 2,500 tons burthen ; has proved herself
Ihe -fastest Ship afloat, having been twice round the World,
including detention abroad, in 11 months and 21 days, namely,
First Voyage :—Left Liverpool 4th July, 1852 and arrived
back 25th December, 1852 ; or 5 months and 21 days, in-
dudinz detention abroad.
Zecond Voyage :—Left Liverpool 13th March, 1853, and ar-
rived back 13th September, 1853 ; or 6 months, including
detention abroad.
Acknowledged to be the most remarkable achievement in
the annals of navigation.
For further particulars apply to
Messrs. JAMES BAINES and CO., 6, Cook-street.

AUSTRALIA.
ty ENCLOSED BERTHS, .4,16 16s.
A "BLACK BALL" CLIPPER PACKETS
//:;:,;„:!,„4,, For ADELAIDE, MELBOURNE, and SYDNEY,
. , Landing Passengers at the Wharf.

Ships.

Tons. I Captains. IDestination.l To sail

Glendalough ..I 2000 HowsoN ... !Sydney .... !Nov. 1.
Marco Polo .. 2500 WDONNELL Melbourne.. Nov. 1.
Marian Moore 2000 .1. TWEED'S IMelbourne.. Nov. 10.

These 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
tor Twenty Weeks under Government inspection, and carry
lIDX per ienced Surgeons.
JAMES BAINES and CO., 6, Cook-street, Liverpool.

"WHITE STAR" LINE
, OF
?; AUSTRALIAN PACKETS.
LOADING BERTH, S•LTHOUSE DOCK.
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Ship. Tons. Captain. Destination. To sail.
TAYLEUR 4,000.. NOBLE.. MELBOURNE.. 20th Noy.
WITZJAMES 2,500.. Ho RT .. MELBOURNE.. In Dec.
lOWA 1,700.. REED .. MELBOURNE.. To follow.
BEN NEVIS.— 2,500.. HERON.. MELBOURNE.. To follow.
For MELBOURNE, PORT PHILIP,
(Landing Passengers and their Luggage at the Wharf,)
The magnificent new Clipper-ship
TAYLEUR,
J. NOBLE, Commander;
2,400 tons register • 4,000 tons burthen.
This truly splendid Vessel, just launched, and the largest
Merchantman ever built in England, will undoubtedly prove
Yo be the fastest of the Australian Fleet, as she has been con-
structed expressly with the object of attaining the very highest
rate of speed. Her vast dimensions enable the Owners to
provide Passenger Accommodation not to be met with in any
ICessel afloat. Thorough Ventilation has been secured, and.
by means of Ports, of which she has one at every seven feet,
and numerous Skylights, the Passenger-deck is perfectly
lighted in erery part. The undersigned have, therefore, no
hesitation in affirming that the TAYLEUR presents advantages
as a Passenger Conveyance superior to any Ship hitherto des-
patched to the Australian Colonies.
PILKINGTON and WILSON,
3, Commercial-buildings, Water-street.