The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1849-08-07 00:00:00

MEETING OF THE TOWN COUNCIL.

The monthly meeting of the Town Council was held
on Wednesday, the Mayor in the chair.
Mr. J. B. LLOYD, as chairman of one of the committees
of the fancy fair, said he had received several applications
from journeymen connected with different trades in the
town, suggesting that they should be allowed a holiday
on one or other of the days of the fancy fair.
The MAYOR said a great many similar applications had
been made to him, and he should only be too hapyy that
the application made by Mr. Lloyd should be complied
with. The employers could do so with little incon-
venience, and a number of them had intimated to him
that it was their intention to afford those in their employ
a holiday from twelve o'clock, and so to divide it as to
allow every person in their employment to go on one of
the three days. He was quite sure that the mere men-
tion of the matter would cause the principals to take it
into consideration. _ _

• Mr. TYRER hoped the different masters would pay the
wages of their men for the day.
The subject then dropped.
The proceedings, resolutions, and reports of the
Finance Committee comprised the payment to the
Recorder of the sum of £5O for each session beyond four,
held by him, in any year, (the consideration of which was
postponed at the last monthly meeting of the Council,
pursuant to the standing orders.)
The proceedings were confirmed.
Mr. DRIFFIELD was about to read the proceedings of
the Watch Committee, when _ _

Mr. HARBORD rose to a point of order. He objected
to the proceeedings being taken into consideration at all,
on the ground that they had not been deposited in the
Town-hall the length of time required by the standing
orders. _ _

Mr. TURNER, the chairman of the Watch Committee,
said the reason why the proceedings were not in the
Town-hall on Monday was, that the committee sat late at
the last meeting.
The TOWN-CLERK said it would be much more con-
venient, and would facilitate the entering up of the pro-
ceedings, if the different committees would not sit on a
Saturday.
The proceedings of the committee were then postponed.
The proceedings of the Dock Committee, the Improve-
ment Committee, and the Courts of Law Committee
were then read in succession, and confirmed.

Mr. S. HOLME, in moving the confirmation of the
proceedings of the Improvement Committee, said that
nearly the whole of the property on the east side of
Lime-street was purchased. There were only two lots to
purchase, and that would be effected in the course of the
autumn, when the public would have the benefit of it.
The proceedings of the Markets Committee comprised
the report of the inves+igation into the charges made by
Mr. Beckwith against Mr. Cooper. The report acquitted
Mr. Cooper of the charges imputed to him.
The MAYOR here rose, and said he had to apologise to
the Council for not having communicated to them at an
earlier stage of the proceedings the result of the interview
which Mr. Rushton, Mr. Ferguson, and himself had
with government on the subject of the Irish steamers.
They had a very satisfactory interview with Lord Gran-
ville and Sir Denis Le Merchant on the subject. It
would occupy the time of the Council unnecessarily to
say more than that the interview was of a very satisfac-
tory kind. He might, however, state that government
seemed disposed to carry out the recommendations con-
tained in Captain Denham's report, although perhaps
not to the extent suggested by Captain Denham. In
consequence, however, of a meeting which had taken
place between the Board of Trade and the owners of the
steamers since the deputation were in London, he was
not able to say what might be the present intention of
government ; but, he believed, as far as he had heard,
that it was the intention of the government to send down
an order to Liverpool, the effect of which would be to
prevent the Irish from coming over to Liverpool in the
manner in which they now did, dirty and dangerous to
life.'

The MAYOR said that while upon his legs he would
take the opportunity of informing the Council that next
day, (Thursday,) he would give a soiree to the mem-
bers of the Arch Ecological Society and other similar
associations. He had not had time to send out invitations
to the members of the Council, but he should be glad to
see the members, with their wives and other ladies, and
also any other ladies and gentlemen who might feel dis-
posed to honour him with their presence.
The proceedings of the Health Committee included an
estimate of the expense of the proposed new baths and
wasbhouses in Cornwallis-street. The estimated amount
was £7,500.
The proceedings of the Water Committee comprised a
consideration of the notices given at the last Council, by
Mr. Alderman Bent and Mr. Councillor Ferguson, of
their desire to retire from the Water Committee, and
such resolution thereon as to the Council may seem fit.
It appeared from the proceedings that Messrs. Allen and
Co. had applied for the payment of £3,000 for pipes
which they had supplied to the committee, and that the
committee had refused at present to pay the amount, on
the ground that they had no money, aad that a special

STANDARD.

committee was now sitting to inquire into the financial
position of the Water Committee.
Mr. HARBORD having briefly moved the confirmation
of the proceedings, which were seconded by Mr. BENNETT,
Mr. Alderman HORSFALL rose, and drew the atten-
tion of the Council to the resolution of the Water Com-
mittee, in reference to Messrs. Allen's claim. He said
that the resolution passed by the Water Committee
would, had such a statement been made by a commercial
man, have been nothing less than a declaration of insol-
vency. He would not take up the time of the Council
further than simply to move that the resolution of the
committee be not confirmed, and that the matter be
referred back to the Water Committee for the payment
of the Messrs. Aliens' bill ; " and," said Sir. Horsfal!
emphatically, " I will undertake to see the money paid."
(Hear, hear, from Mr. Harbord.)
A warm discussion followed, in which several members
of the Council took part.
Mr. HARBORD hoped they would not refer it back to
the Water Committee, for these men ought to have their
money, and for that reason he should support the pro-
posal to refer the matter to the Finance Committee.
He repeated that it was useless to refer the matter back
to the Water Committee, " for," continued Mr. Harbord,
" I will not sign a cheque for the payment of the account.
The committee will not—they cannot—they shall not pay
it, according to the opinion we Jaye obtained from
counsel." (Sensation.)
After some further discussion, Mr. HARBORD replied
to the amendment ; and, on a division, Mr. Horsfall's
amendment was carried by a majority of 27 to 17.
Mr. BENNETT then proposed that Messrs. Allen's claim
be referred to the Finance Committee for payment, and
after considerable discussion the motion was lost by a
majority of 33 to 8.
Mr. HARBORD objected to tying down the hands of the
water committee until the special committee had reported.
He should agree if Mr. Horsfall moved that the matter
be referred back until the next council. _ _ _

Mr. Alderman HORSFALL agreed to adopt Mr. Har-
bord's suggestion, and the Council agreed that the matter
should be referred back to the committee until the next
meeting.
Messrs. Ferguson and Bent then tendered their resig-
nation as members of the Water Committee, which was
accepted.

The rest of the proceedings of the 'Water Committee
were confirmed, and about four o'clock, a quorum not
being present, the Council broke up.

WALLASEY COMMISSIONERS' MEETING.

The,board of 'Wallasey commissioners met on Thursday
for the first time since the recent election. There were
present, Messrs. Wm. Mann (chairman), C. Holland (de-
puty chairman), J. Parry, R. Parry, Meadows, Boyce,
Lester, Halliday, Hill, Banner, Callow, Blundell, Hea-
ling, Littledale, W. Peers, Thos. Peers, Miles Barton,
and Jones. The new members present having signed their
declarations of qualification, Mr. Mann, the chairman,
briefly addressed the board, expressing his thanks for the
compliment paid him by his appointment. The proceed-
ings of the last meeting were then read ; after which the
board proceeded to the election of committees. On the
motion of Mr. John Parry, seconded by Mr. Richard
Parry, the following gentlemen were unanimously elected
members of the improvement committee, viz., Messrs.
Ewart, Littledale, Boyce, R. Parry, J. Parry, Healing.
On the motion of Mr. R. Parry, seconded by Mr. Mea-
dows, the following gentlemen were elected the finance
committee, viz., Messrs. Lester, Jones, Johnson, Banner,
Hill, and Dean. Mr. Meadows moved, and Mr. Callow
seconded, the appointment of a bye-law committee, to
consist of Messrs. Halliday, Holland, Barton, W. Peers,
Thos. Peers, and John Parry.
The ordinary committees having been appointed, Mr.
Hill moved the appointment of another committee, to
whose care the regulations of the Sanatory Bill—the car-
rying out of which devolved upon this board—should be
committed. It was desirable that no money should be
spent; and as it was necessary to have some machinery,
to fulfil the requirements of the magistrates, he suggested
that the surveyor and the police should be instructed to lay
informations for nuisances. After a lengthened conver-
sation, in the course of which the law clerk showed that
it was imperative that they should have such a commit-
tee, the following gentlemen were unanimously appointed,
viz., Messrs. R. Parry, Healing, Banner, Thomas Peers,
Halliday, Burton, and Hill. A memorial was then read
from the inhabitants of New Brighton, complaining of
parties bathing on the beach, which was referred to the
bye-laws committee. A conversation then ensued with
respect to the liability of the New Brighton Ferry to be
rated, in the course of which the law clerk explained that
formerly it was considered to be exempt; but that as now
altered it was clearly an encroachment upon the river,
and, as partaking of a freehold, it was clearly liable to be
rated. Dr. Halliday moved, and Mr. Banner seconded,
that this matter should be referred to the improvement
committee.

THE WEATHER AND THE CROPS.-AN EARLY

HARVEST.

Since our last notice on agricultural progress, a fort-
night ago, we have been favoured with most propitious
weather for all kinds of crops ; feeding and refreshing
showers intervening between a powerful sun b 3 day, and
a bright moon by night. The country never looked more
luxuriantly verdant and beautifully, and all field crops of
grain give promise of more than an average yield. Our
remarks apply to this county and Cheshire, and the general
accounts from other counties inEngland are equally favour-
able. The wheats look well, and are generally (where not
already cut) approaching to ripeness. The oats and barley
are equally forward for their kinds ; and the late rains were
highly favourable for turnips and mangals. As examples
within our own immediate circle, we may adduce the fol-
lowing, derived from our own observation, or the authentic
information of friends. On the fine and extensive model
farm of Mr. Harold Littledale, in Wallasey parish, the
wheat is of fine growth and full in the ear. Other crops
most promising.
On the road-side between Seacombe and Poulton-cum-
Seacombe, (in the same locality, in Wirrall,) there is a
field of wheat owned by Mr. John Parry, which is equally
honourable to him as a scientific cultivator. It is, in fact
one of the finest we have yet seen. The average height of
the plant, n hich (except here and there where an ambitious
stem will overtop its neighbours) presents a smooth level,
over several acres of ground, is,„apparently about 51 feet.
We measured one plant, which was little short of 6 feet.
Notwithstanding this amount of straw, the ears are full!'
and, upon the average, heavy. The field will be ready for
the sickle in ten days or a fortnight—perhaps sooner—and
the yield will no doubt be good. There is not the slightest
appearance of smut. Mr. Parry's care and industry in
the treatment of his lands are observable in other crops.
On Saturday last, we were presented by a travelling
friend, well-known in Wirral, with a sample of fine full-
grown white wheat. from a field belonging to Mr. Benja-
min Hancock, of Haswall Hall, near Parkgate. The field
was cut on the 28th ultimo, and it is calculated will yield,
when thrashed out, about 90 bushels to the acre. It is
expected that a sample of this wheat will be produced at
our corn market this day. A sample may be seen at this
office.
In Wirral there is not the least appearance of a coming
potato rot. The plant has looked uncommonly healthy
since the late rains, and if there be no after-blight (which
God forefend !) the tubers will be large and numerous.
Kitchen garden stuffs are almost more than abundant,
but dread of bowel complaint scarcely permits a profitable
sale. Apples will this year be generally heavy ; but pears
have for the most part failed, owing to the east winds
when they were in blossom, or a little beyond it. Cur-
rants, particularly black, have in some spots almost borne
the trees to the ground. We have seen some grown in
Liscard resembling bunches of small grapes. In the flo-
ral world all is gay, luxuriant, and delightful.
We also received yesterday morning most gra-
tifying accounts from the districts round Manchester,
Preston, and other portions of this and adjacent counties.
In the south of England cutting has already commenced,
under the auspices of fine, ripening weather. Farmers
in Northumberland complain of cold winds retarding the
progress of the Wheat crops, but speak of no injurious
consequences otherwise, and at the same time report that
spring corn is looking much better. From all parts of
Ireland harvest prospects are represented as most en-
couraging. The atmosphere in the south is hot and dry,
and one of two early fields of Wheat are already cut near
Waterford ; they have had a little cold, rainy weather
about Belfast, but on Friday it became more settled.
The reports of disease in the grain are not continued, and
we believe, so far, there is little ground of alarm ; with
favourable weather more than an average yield is ex-
pected, and of fine quality in all the crops. A corre-
spondent dating from Cork on the 4th instant states that
potatoes are becoming more plentiful, and are greatly im-
proved in quality ; and no mention whatever is made of
disease in any of Saturday's letters.