The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1838-04-06 00:00:00

INLAND BONDING WAREHOUSES.

The TOWN-CLERK had submitted to the committeethe follow-
-ing letter from Lord Sarydon on the extension of warehousing
to inland towns:—

London, March 20th, 1838.
" Dear Sir,—Mr. Wainwright having shown me a letter from
you in which the corporation of Liverpool exi;ress a desire to
know whether there is anything in auy bill before parliament
which shall extend the privilege of warehousing to inland
tovvn%. I have thoeght it my duty to put the question to Mr.
Poulett Thompson, who assures me that there is nothing of the
kind, and, moreover, that he does not see his way at present to
any extension. 4 the existing principle.
" (Signed)
" To Richard Radcliffe, Esq."
ALTERATION IN ST. MICHAEL'S CHURCH.

SANDON,

Mr. Councillo; Josurks 1141 RN BY, in reference to a resolution
of the Finance Committee, respecting a memorial from the
congregation of St. Michael's Church, praying for an extension
of the gallery, thooght that the committee had acted incautious-
ly in coining to any such resolution after they had referred the
subject to the Church Expenditure Committee, of which he was
a member. There were seven hundred children attended that
-church, for whom no accommodation was provided. The con-
sequence was that the children were disposed all over the
church, much to the annoyance of and disturbance of the con-
gregation, as there was no control over them under such cir-
cumstances. With regard to the desired alteration, he could
not see any thing in it that was not in accordance with the
principles which the council had adopted. They had the con-
tent of the church, and they ought to take care that nothing
took place which could inconvenience the congregation: What
he complained of principally, however, was that the Finance
Committee should have referred the subject to the Church
Expenditure Committee, and afterwards have come to a resolu-
tion themselves. Mr. Rornby concluded by moving that the
report be confirmed with the exception of that resolution, and
that he referred it back to the committee for re-consideration.
• Mr. Councillor Bor.Tos said in the first place they thought
it proper to refer to the Church Expenditure Committee for
them to examine how far such alteration was necessary. They
next had to consider whether they could with propriety recom-
mend an expenditure from which no income would accrue to
the church. He had to consider whether the expenditure was
warranted by the acts of parliament, as amongst those which
they were bound to incur. The increased accommodation was
not considered to be of that character. He was of opinion that
the question of increased accommodation to catholic or dis-
senting children was one that might with equal propriety be
adopted by a decided majority. Mr. Bolton concluded by oh-
serving that they had a great number of seats unoccupied in St.
Thoinas's Church, and of the private individuals who contribut-
ed to the support if the schools in question thought those would
answer their purpose they might have them at a moderate
rental.

Mr. EAR LE said, notwithstanding what had fallen from Mr.
Bolton, be thought the Church Expenditure Committee had
great reason to complain, for they had take❑ the trouble to go
to church and examine into the state of the case.

- Mr. Pt. ATT made a similar statement. He went to the
church, ancl•he made inquiries from the minister and other per-
sons. There were 800 children attended the church, and all
the congregation wanted was, that the gallery should be ex-
tended so as to accommodate 300 of them. The expense of
this, according to the report of the surveyor would be only
£205.

Mr. Henry LAWRENCE seconded Mr. Hornby's motion.
Mr. BLACKBIIRN opposed the motion, and expressed his
opinion that there was no informality about the matter, as it
was referred to the Finance Committee altogethe4, and it was
for them to examine into the principle. Supposing, however,
the Finance Committee had committed an error, that was not
to be made into a ground for them doing wrong. Mr. Black-
burn then went on to contend for the principle, which be said,
was adopted by the council, of not expending any money in
sectarian objects.
Mr Henry La wiIENcE said lie did not think the Finance Com-
mittee at all exculpated, because they ought not to have re-
ferred the subject at all to"the Church Committee. It had
been said that they could nut sell it. They had sold it. (A
,been
said—" only the advowson.") They had disowned a
certain benefit. -He could not see the reason why gentlemen
mentioned the catholic schools. If there were any catholic
chapel the property of the corporation, they would be fully
justiaed in giving increased accommodation to the congrega-
tion.if it were required. On the corporation schools he believed
there had been-1'2155 expended, and he thought they ought to
spend £205 upon this church.
NI r. SHEIr. contended that they could not grant the prayer of
the memorial without violating the principle which they had
laid down. They had sold the advowson with the present ac-
commodation. Mr. Sheil. alluded in the course of his speech
to a resolution passed 3d August, 1836, which was afterwards
read by the Town Clerk. It was to the effect that an applica-
tion from a catholic school, that the renewal of a lease gratui-
tously could not be granted, and that in future, no grant could
be made for any schools of any denomination except the cor-
poration schools.
Mr. G. H. LAWRENCE inquired, if in making the required
alteration, they thought they could increase the pew rents, and
this increase tube derived from the church, they could not then
be
.justified in complying with the prayer of the memorial?
•The NIA Y On. replied that he thought if it were conceived that
any' alteration could tend 'to diminish the expense, on that
ground alone would it be in the power of the council to enter-
tati 'the question;
Iti.i:xos thought if the children were dispersed up and
dawn' the church, they, would occupy many seats which would
otherwiie be let.

7.Mr. E. thavEY said they were making considerable alte-
rAtions for the children at Paradise-street chapel, but they did
ni>l apply to the council to bear the expense. They considered
ititheir duty to do it themselves.
IMr.- HORNUY briedy replied. He thought it was the duty of
the corporation, as well as their interest, to see that there was
prat*" acethnnuldation in the church. The children in this
church were dispersed all over the aisles, and the, individuals
attending it were so much annoyed that they might give up
their seats.

Mr. 1 HORNBY'S motion was then put, when there ap-
peared in favour of it, Messrs. J. Holmes, J. Heyworth, Hodg-
son.' Logan, Houghton, Preston, Rawdon, Frankland, H.
Holmes, Mellor, Seeds, Birch, Woolwright, Bright, H.
Hamby, Bibby, C. Lawrence, H. Lawrence, G. H. Lawrence,
COoper, Wood, Earle, Coglan, Mason, Leigh, Smith, Platt,
Currie, Ramsden, Duncan. Booth, J. Hornby, Brown, Lea-
thern, Berm, Moon,,C. Heyworth, and the Mayor.
. Against the motion, Messrs. Thornhill, E. Harvey,
Walmsley, Bolton, Priestley, Lassell, Carson, Morecroft, Hig-
gins, Blackburn, Sheil, Jones, Evans, Holt, Freme, Barclay
and Robinson.

For the amendment 38, against it 17, majority 21.
The proceedings of the Finance Committee were then con-
firmed.

In the report of the proceedings of the Watch Committee,
it was stated that the opinion of the Town Clerk had been
taken respecting the legality of lighting Bootle road. The
Town Clerk had expressed his opinion that if the safety and
convenience of the public required it, the road might he lighted,
but, being a private road, a❑ express agreement must be
entered into with the proprietors, and permission obtained to
lav down pipes and remove them whenever expedient.
The reports of the Watch Committee and of several other
committees were confirmed.

GALLERY OF ART.

The report of the committee appointed by the council on the
ith of March to take into consideration the memorial of Mr.
Felton, and to inquire into the best means of establishing a per-
manent gallery of art was read. The report set forth that it was
desirable that a permanent gallery of pictures should be estab-
lished, and that the council should afford sanction to the under-
taking. As the council possessed a lease of 1-1 years in the
rooms granted by the late council to the Liverpool Academy for
their annual exhibititins, and those rooms were only occupied
about four months in the year; the committee recommended
that the rooms should he granted to the committee formed for
the purpose during the pleasure of the council, and under the
direetion of the surveyor. Mr. Felton and Mm. Winstauley
had informed the committee, that if such an accommodation
were afforded }hey would immediately bring the matter before
the public, and thus put it to the test whether a taste did exist
mu Liverpool to such an extent as to maintain such an establish-
ment.

Mr. LASSRI.I proposed the adoption of the report, and wab
seconded by Mr. JOSEPH Hifi:NM
After some discussion the report was adopted.
POSTOFFICE REFORNI.

The'reoort of the Postoffice committee was read. The com-
mittee stated that they were opinion that the present accommo-
dation afforded to the public for the reception and delivery of
letters washy rto means proportionate to the great commercial
importance of this town, or to the number and wants of its inha-
bitants. That the custom of closing the boxes when each mail
was made up was highly inconvenient, and ought to be discon-
tinued ; that sixteen receiving houses should be established in
convenient positions far the reception of letters; that frequent
deliveries during the day were expedient, the first of which
should be despatched from the postoffice not later than half-past
eight o'clock in the morning; that distinct accommodation
should be provided for the receipt of pest-paid, foreign, late
letters, and those left till called for; that private boxes need
not be discontinued; that an increased number .cif clerks is re-
-quisite Gt insure despatch; that. it is desirable that the post-
matter should keep an account with such persons as are willing
to pay beforehand, whereby the evil of entrusting young persons
with money would be avoided; that henceforth all Christmas
gratuitiee to clerks engaged in the postoffice should be discon-
tinued, because such clerks were entitled to adequate salaries,
without any contribution of the public thereunto.
The report when on to state that the committee had deemed it
desirable to have a consultation with Mr. Banning, the post-
master, and with the surveyor of the district. The result of
their interview with those gentlemen was stated to be that they
had reason to believe that those gentlemen would recommend
four deliveries of letters in the early part of each day, and that
twelve places of deposit for letters would be the number fixed
on. The number of letter carriers also, it was supposed, would
be increased, and the distinct accommodation above alluded to
conceded. The committee pressed on the attention of Mr. Ban-
ninwand the surveyor the absolute necessity of an increased
number of clerks to attend to the private boxes, and such in-
creased number of clerks for the business of the postoffice gener-
al-, that in future no complaint might be preferred for the
undue detention of letters as at present. Mr. Banning thought
it quite practicable that accounts could be kept with persons
having private boxes, thereby doing away with the acknowledged
evil of trusting money with young persons. The committee
recommended that a copy of the report should be sent to the
Postrmaster General and to Mr. Ba.nning, desiring their utmost
attention to it. The committee expressed their thanks to Mr.
Banning and the surveyor for the candid manner in which every
suggestion was met and fully canvassed.
Mr. itAMSDEN moved the adoption of the report. lle was
assured. from the concurrence of Mr. Banning, that the Post-
office was most ready to make such alterations in the delivery
as were requi;.ed, and to establish the requisite number• of
receiving houses. He thought tire number of receiving houses
'mentioned in the report were not sufficient. They ought to have
At/least sixteen res.etving, houses in different parts of the town.
At London, also they had seven deliveries, and they ought to
heivet,the statue convenience here. Siveral gentlemen had
-filitselltesk When the discontinuance of the gratuities to clerks was
Inentioneds.its if, to express that that part of the report might at;
Virr_beewleft.s.iut. Thete-had been a Strong expression of
walkitlyothat, adequate salaries should be paid in all
Repartments, and that gratuities should he discontinued. He
slid not see whs? th is should not be extended to the Postoffice,
and the Chrinuas v,ratuitizs to the clerks discontinued.

Mr. BROWN seconded the resolutio❑ for the adoption of the
report.
Mr. BOLTON said the report enforted matters of detail which
it would be impossible to carry into effect, and if once the report
were passed-it would not be easy to recede. The boxes had been
a source of emolument to the.postmaster, and the gratuities bad
been so to the clerks. It was too much to expect that they should
give up this, to which they had for years considered themselves
entitled, without compensation. Any alterations that were
necessary must be matter of arrangement, and he would suggest
that a negotiation should be entered into with the postmasters
of Liverpool and London.
Mr. BROWN said, the postmaster of -Liverpool and the sur-
veyor of the district were present at the rngetings of the com-
mittee, and the report was merely intended to press the matter
on consideration.
Mr: EA rite did not egret with Mr. Ramsden that seven
divisions were requisite in Liverpool, though they might be in
London. He thought salaries ought to be paid to the clerks at
the Postoffice in proportion to t heir labour. The whole system
of gratuities was bad—the worst system that could be.
Mr PRIESTLEY said, Mr. Banning had stated, before the
Custom-house Committee that the boxes were no source of
emolument to him.
Mr. BLACKBURN thought the consideration of the subject
should be postponed, as they had no jurisdiction in the matter,
nor any authority to make alterations. _ _

Mr. lioncsoN said, there was a great deal of discussion going
on at present on this subject, and he therefore thought it better
to press any alterations which they wished to make now. The
suggestions contained in the report he thought generally good.
There were some of them, however, at which he should demur.
He thought there was an assumption of power and authority in
the report which might militate against their views. He
thought, therefore, that it was much better that the report
should be laid on the table, and that they should communicate
with Lord Lichfield, and see how much of their suggestions he
would be inclined to adopt. As to the gratuities, after all that
they could do it might remain entirely at the option of those
who chose to give. He thought the system of gratuities was
good, as they were a much greater stimulant to action than
fixed salaries.

The MAYOR thought, if the report of the committee were
adopted, it would be simply au expression of the opinion of the
council, and not an assumption of power at all.
Mr: BOLTON proposed the following amendment, " That the
report be printed for the use of the members of the council, and
taken into consideration at a future day, and that in the mean-
while there be a communication with the Postmaster-General
and Postmaster of Liverpool thereon."
After some further conversation, the amendment was agreed
to.

WATER TROUGHS FOR CATTLE.

The report of the committee on the above subject was read.
The report recommended that two water stations should he
erected, one near the south-east corner of the Old Tobacco
Warehouse, the other at the corner of Stanhope-street, near the
weighing machine, to be constructed on principles similar to
that at thelCentral Police Station. Mr: Franklin, the surveyor,
had estimated the expense at E 6.5 each, to contain about 12 tuns
of water, the expense of which would be about £l5 per annum.
Mr. DUNCAN moved that the report should lie on the table.
Mr. MELLort thought that the report should be printed, and a
copy given to each of the members. He thought that was a
course that it would be desirable frequently to adopt, as reports
came suddenly before them, were read, and they were called
upon to decide with but an imferfect knowledge of the subject.
After some further discussion, Mr. MELLoa moved an amend-
ment, in the following form :—"'That the report be received,
and taken into consideration at the next council."

The amendment was carried by a majority of 28 against 24.

WAREHOUSES ON THE DOCK QUAYS,

The MAYOtt read the following memorial, from the owners of
freehold land and warehouses, also of those holding land and
properly under lease from the Corporation, and of others
interested in the same, addressed to the Mayor, Alderman, and
Councillors of the Borough.
The petition, &c.,

SHOWETH,
That your petitioners perceive wi►h surprise and alarm that
the Dock Committee have passed a resolution to build ware-
houses on the verge of the docks. That in the opinion of your
petitioners the proposed measure would be very detrimental,
alike to the property of the corporate estate and of private
individuals, amounting to four millions of money. That the
proposed measure would be a great blow to the permanent cha-
racter of the corporate estate. That by depreciating the corpo-
rate estate, and depressing the warehouse property, which now
contributes a fifth part to the local taxation, additional burdens
must necessarily fall on the middle classes and the shopkeepers.
That the proposed measure is uncalled for, because the ware-
houses already built are more than sufficient for the ample
accommodation of the business of the port. That the proposed
measure would be very unjust towards a number of persons who
have expended large sums of money in the purchase of land
and the erection of warehouses thereon, on the understanding
that they they would not be opposed by the unequal competition
of a public body having unlimited funds at the►rdisposal. Your
petitioners, therefore, respectfully and earnestly pray that you
will be pleased to put your veto on the resolution of the Dock
Committee. The petition bore 119 most respectable signatures.
Mr. LeaTitosi said a consultation had recently taken place
with the members of the Duck committee, in consequence of
some allegations that had been made, and the result was that he
bad now to propose that the consideration of the subject should
be postponed for one week, in order that gentlemen interested
might have an opportunity of seeing their plans.
The MAYOR said he believed the council could not put the
consideration off beyond one week
The TOWN-CLERK said the Dock committee was constituted a
committee of the affairs of the estate of the Liverpool docks.
By the act of 1825, 6th George IV., it was enacted that they
had power and authority for carrying into execution all the
provisions of this act. The next section of the act mitered that
all the proceedings of the committee should be embodied in
proper books, and sent to the council for confirmation or re-
jection. It was necessary to explain that the committee was
constituted to carry into effect the provisions of the acts, and
their proceedings were to be laid before a monthly council, or
a council to be held one week afterwards. Biit he had no
doubt if they had to consider matters out of these acts, or for
which they proposed to go to parliament for additional powers,
they would be like any other committee of the council, and that
all such proceedings were the same as those in the ordinary
way declared by a majority. These the council might take
into consideration, as they would the proceedings of the other
committee. Looking at it another way, the council were the
tru4tees of the docks, to the committee and the proprietors of
the docks. For all matter not in the acts they had the power
of adjourning for more than one week.
Mr. Ev ANS said he had the greatest respect for the extensive
legal knowledge of the't'own-clerk, but he thought that on this
occasion he was spinning the opinion too fine. If this had been
the intention of the legislature, they would not have omitted a
clause to that effect. He thought the council ought not to allow
of any interpretation. That would have the appearance of
grasping at more than their share of power.
Mr. H. LAWRENCE said he had come to the council quite
prepared to deliver the opinion expressed by the Town-clerk, in
which opinion he completely coincided.
Mr. C. LAWItfiNCE said be was an old dock committee-man,
and he must confess that the doctrine was quite new to bin], and
be had never heard it before.

Mr. LEATrioNt said the doctrine was equally new to him. He
moved that they adjourn to that day week.—Agreed to.
Mr. COGLAN suggested that as the proposition was very im-
portant which they had to consider, that the gentlemen inter-
ested should he put into possession of the proceedings hitherto.
Nr. LEATHOM said the plans of the proposed resolutions
could lie ou the table in that room, and all might examine
them.

Mr. BROWN wished to know if the warehouses were to be
fire proof, as a mention of that might have a material effect
on the public mind.
Mr. HODGSON thought it was of more importance to know
whether the dock estate intended to be proprietors of the ware-
houses, or to sell the land for persons to build according to a
particular plan.
Mr. LEATHOM said they had lithographics of their specifica-
tions and resolutions, which, with the plans, could be on the
table and could be inspected.
The resolutions were read, from which it appeared that the
dock committee were to be the warehouse owners. _ _ _

Mr. EvaNs said they had heard one memorial, and he would
now present another. It had been got up in the space of the
moment, yet it was most unanimously and respectably signed.
Mr. Evans then read a memorial, urging in strong terms the
utility of building warehouses on the dock quays. The me-
morial was subscribed with 108 highly respectable signatures.
Mr. EARLE said Mr. Evans had spoken of the respectability
of the signatures. He would ask if the signatures to the other
memorial were not equally respectable. He knew he should be
accused of being an interested party as he was an owner of
warehouses, but he was certain that this would militate as much
against the corporate estate as against private interest. It was
exceedingly well, perhaps, to appear very patriotic when a mat-
ter did not touch their own pocket. (Cries of order.)
It was au-reed that the subject should be taken into conside-
ration on Wednesday next.
Several memorials and petitions were read, amongst others,
one from a Mr. Quail arid others, complaining► of the adminis-
tration of the Court of Requests, which was referred to the Bo-
rough Court Committee.
The Council then proceeded to the election of an Alderman
in the room of Mr. Smith, who had sent in his resignation.
Mr. George Holt was unanimously elected.
The Council adjourned at a quarter to four o'clock.

THEATRE-ROYAL, LIVERPOOL.

FOR THE BENEFIT OF MR. POWER,

And his Last Night of Performing until Easter Monday.

/TIHIS present FRIDAY EVENING, the 6th instant, the
_I Entertainments will commence with the Comedy of

THE IRISH AMBASSADOR.

Sir Patrick O'Plenipo (the Irish Ambassador) Mr. Power,
As originally performed by him in London.
To conclude with, for the eighth time at this Theatre, with new
Scenery, Machinery,. B:c., the kidnal Serio-Comic, Roman-
tic Drama, written expressly f Mr. Power, by S. Lover,
Esq., called
RORY 0' MORE.
Rory O'More Mr. Power,
As originally performed by him in London with the most
unprecedented success, in which character be will introduce
a New Song, called " Oh t Maidens, Beware of the Blarney."
- - -

The Last New Play of THE LADY OF LYONS, now
performing at the Theatre-Royal, Covent-garden, with distin-
guished success, is in preparation, and will be produced on
Easter Monday. With a NEW COMIC PANTOMIME.

•
The early arrangements of the season will include the
engagement of Mr. and Mrs. WOOD.

TO CORRESPONDENTS.

We have to plead the length of our assize report, especially
theaction for libel brou,o,,htagainst the LIVERPOOL STAN DA RD,
as our apology for omitting the favours of our correspond-
ents.
We have received for the North Church of England School El,
from the " Maid of Athens," per W. Myers.

Ebe Eiberpooi g*:tantlarb.

FRIDAY MORNING, APRIL 6, 1838.

The Publication of the ST AN DA RD commenced this morn-
ing at 7 o'clock.

THE NEW MARRIAGE ACT.—We last week pronounced
this act to be a dead failure, and adduced the statistical
returns of the Superintendant Registrar for Manchester
in proof of our remarks. Those returns clearly showed
that there were only seven marriages celebrated in all
the dissenting chapels of that populous town, which
must be considerably less than the number of places of