The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1847-06-29 00:00:00

THE LIVERPOOL STAINDARD.

BODY OF A CHILD FOUND.—On Saturday afternoon
last, the body of a male infant child !am found on the
King's Dock Pier, under a sort of hut. It was wrapped
up in a cloth. The heels and other parts of the body had
been gnawed at by rats. It appeared on the inquest held
yesterday, that deceased had been still born.
INQUESTS BEEORE THE BOROUGH CORONER ON SA-
TURDAY.-011 view of the body of Robert Dixon, aged
14, who resided in Back Ranelagh-street. Four weeks
ago deceased fell from a tree near the Zoological Gardens,
in attempting to pull a flower, and sustained a compound
fracture of the arm, of which he died on Thursday last.
Verdict, "Accidental death."—On the body of a child
named Cavannah, who resided with his parents in Peter-
street. On Thursday last deceased was scalded by a pan
of water in the same room in which its mother was em-
ployed in washing,
.and died from the injuries on the fol-
lowing day. Verdict, " Accidentally scalded."
CORPORATION NORTH SCHOOL.—The half-yearly ex-
amination of these schools took place on Tuesday, before
Mr. Alderman Molyneux, Mr. Alderman Horsfall, Mr.
Councillor Shand, the Rev. G. Dover, and the Rev. J. S.
Powell. The infants went through their usual business
in a very satisfactory manner. The Rev. Mr. Dover ex-
amined the children in Scripture, and Mr. Holme ex-
amined the boys and girls in English grammar, arith-
metic, geography, and history. After the usual prizes
were distributed, Mr. Alderman Horsfall announced that
the schools would be closed until the 19th proximo, and
he, as chairman of the c immittee of those schools, could
not but say that the examination which they had just
heard was most satisfactory. The answers they had given
(particularly the boys) were very creditable to the head
master, Mr. Holme.
. THE " SARAH SANDS."—This vessel, after being out
seven days, has put into Cove, in consequence of damage
to her machinery. Captain Thompson has written to the
owners, and states that they were making good way,
having had a good run out of the channel, and sailed to
longitude 21° W. when one of the cylinders was injured,
and ultimately rendered unmanageable, in consequence
of a portion of one of the brass valves having got loose
and become jammed between the cylinder and piston.
This serious accident is attributed to the carelessness of
one of the mechanics employed in filling the cylinders,
and who, instead of substituting a new valve for one he
had broken. merely fastened it with small brass pins.
Captain Thompson hoped to get the damage repaired by
Saturday, when he purposed to leave Cork, and still anti-
cipates completing the voyage in 16 days.
THE ROSCOE CLUB.—On Thursday, a preliminary ge-
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the Clarendon-rooms. The meeting was tolerably at-
tended, and Mr. Charles Robertson was called to the
chair. A letter was read from Mr. R. H. Sandbach, the
president, which announced that his subscription as a life
member was now at the disposal of the committee, as
also an additional £lO and a contribution of books. Mr.
J. H. Sammond, the treasurer, read the report, which
announced that 411 members had joined the association.
The meeting was addressed by Mr. H. Danson, Mr.
Davis, and Mr. Brodribb, and others, and resolutions
calling on the members to do all in their power to promote
the institution, and requesting the provisional committee.
to erect a suitable building, and to adopt such plans as
will prevent unnecessary delay in the opening of the insti-
tution, were passed.
THE PRINCESS ROYAL.—This splendid steam-ship,
tfter being completely overhauled and repaired, at an
expense of some thousands of pounds, resumed her
place, on the Liverpool and Glasgow station, on Wed-
nesday last. Our readers are aware that during her sum-
mer trips she carries passengers only ; and her speed and
seaworthy qualities have made her an especial favourite
even among the splendid line of vessels with which she
has to compete. We are glad to learn, that on her trial
trips this week, her speed was found to be undiminished.
Her commander, Captain Crawford, besides being a first-
rate seaman, and the oldest captain in the trade, is, like
his vessel, a general favourite, for his courteous attention
to the comfort of his passengers. One circumstance which
we cannot omit mentioning, in reference to the whole of the
vessels on this station, and that is, the safety to passen-
gers ; no accident whatever, dangerous to life, having oc-
curred in our recollection, for the last twenty years. Hav-
ing ourselves made a hurried trip to the North this week,
we could not help being struck with the extreme politeness
of all the servants on board, down to the most subordinate ;
and with the cheapness and excellence of the meals
served up, and the promptitude of the attendance. This
is creditable alike to the discipline exercised, and to those
who are its subjects.
MORE DEATHS FROM FEFER.—Mr. E. J. Peachy, one
of the assistant relieving officers, died of typhus fever on
Monday. He had contracted the fatal malady while en-
gaged in administering relief to the poor. The following
day, a young artist, Mr. John Jullius Jones, son of Mr.
Jones, the surgeon, of Dale-street, and on Wednesday,
the Rev. J. Johns, minister of the Domestic Mission So-
ciety, fell victims to the same disease. On Thursday ano-
ther Roman Catholic priest in this town (the Rev. J.
Haggar) died of fever, making the seventh. Ott Thurs-
day, Mr. Wm. Storey, of the Goree Piazias, was cut off
by the same disease. He was a most benevolent gentle-
man, and has long been known as a district visitor to the
Liverpool Charitable Society, and as conductor for seven
years of St. Paul's Sunday Schools. On Friday, another
relieving officer, named James Sampson, died of the same
fearful disease. On Saturday, Mr. Smith Rowland, den-
tist, cupper, and hair dresser, of Mill-street, Toxteth-
park, died of fever caught in the discharge of his duty as
barber to the patients in the fever sheds. He was father
of Mr. C. S. Rowland, one of the parish relieving officers,
who died of the prevailing contagion a few months since.
Mr. S. Rowland was hairdresser to the Industrial School
at Kirkdale, and had only been appointed barber to the
ilay7tte A. Robinson,ti -on 'ertiftiniSmpo-SI:
tors at the Standard Office, also met her death from the
same disease.
THE EXHIBITION AT THE COLLEGIATE INSTITUTION.—
This exhibition, which was opened yesterday week, con-
tinues, and deservedly, to be visited by numerous parties
of the gay, the fashionable, the scientific, and the curious,
all of whom linger with delight in the spacious rooms,
which are replete with such a variety of specimens of art,
vertu, machinery, and rariety, that one visit, however
prolonged, is scarcely sufficient for the full gratification
of the beholder, who desires to inspect and appreciate the
articles, manufactures going on, &c., and to attend the
lectures, concerts, and other entertainments, amusing or
instructive. The picture-gallery is especially worthy of a
long inspection, by all who admire works of pictorial art,
ancient or modern. Many of the pictures are of high
value, contributed' by distinguished collectors in various
parts of the country, and by many of our liberal-minded
townsmen. The ice lake has proved a great attraction, as
has also the labaryth ; and these are perhaps excelled in
popularity by the vast collections of models, machinery,
apparatus, scenic representations, and museums of natural
history and curiosities dispersed over the stately building.
We have not ourselves yet had an opportunity of looking
attentively at more than a comparatively small portion of
the whole ; but we are fully justified in recommending the
exhibition, as affording, at a small price, a most agreeable
and instructive lounge for a few hours, whether to those
in search of mere amusement, or those who aim at the
higher enjoyment of philosophical demonstration or me-
chanical ingenuity.
ALARMING FIRE.—A most destructive conflagration
broke out on Tuesday night, about half-past 11 o'clock,
on the extensive premises of Messrs. Henry Jump and.
Son, Vauxhall Mills, opposite Tatlock-street, Vauxhall-
road. The premises, which are very spacious and lofty,
being about ten stories in height, and crammed with
Indian corn and meal, surmounted by a heavy portion of
ironwork, necessary for carrying on the operation of grind-
ing the wheat and other articles of grain, were soon en-
veloped in flames, and from the immense quantity of com-
bustible material, but a very short period had elapsed be-
forebperskeorooutlin the fourth story, in the room where tThehebo6
ro the flames attained the top of the building.
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supposed the fire originated from thwea; friction
flames. It is
pers, in consequence of their not having rbcotion of the hop-
The machinery is kept constantly at work, edv.lerroperly fed.
hands being engaged for night and day work. different sets of
one time feared that the immense mass of building woulds
have fallen. It still stands, however, a mere shell, and it
is very doubtful whether it can be used again. Many of
the bricks have fallen out of the window arches. Outside
the mill, at the seventh story, there is a kind of stage or
gallery, a portio • n of which is left standing, though of
course it is much burned. It is impossible, as yet, to es-
timate the damage. Messrs. Jump, we are informed, are
insured to a very largeareounr=itiOut &MM It ""is said
—but it is questionable whether that will cover the loss.

REVORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON THE HOLYHEAD HAR-

BOUR BILL.—Mr. Ward has reported from the select
committee on this bill, that counsel had been heard in
support of petitions, also counsel in favour of the bill;
that they had examined the allegations of the bill, found
the same to be true, but made two amendments, and agreed
to a report of which the folloWing are the heads :—The
committee offers no opinion on the expediency of the ar-
rangement made with the Chester and Holyhead Railway
Company, but has closely examined the clauses of their
bill, and find that the 18th and 19th clauses as they now
stand are of " a nature to guarantee the public against
the possibility of any undue preference or privilege in the
use either of the Inner (or Packet) Harbour, or of what
has been termed the Railway Pier." They are of opinion
that the opposition to the bill originated in natural appre-
hensions on these points; that all the petitioners have
admitted the desirableness of a harbour of refuge at
Holyhead, provided the privileges of the Company
were limited, which they now are by the Treasury
minute ; and that the frontage for the railway sta-
tion of 1,200 feet of the inner harbour is not an un-
reasonable return for the outlay the company are liable
for; but they recommend that another wharf or wharfs,
with good access by sea and land, be constructed at the
public exnense, which they believe will prevent the pos-
sibility if undue charges or preferences, as between
parties using the company's wharf. The committee have
come to the conclusion " that at least three-fourths of the
proposed anchorage-ground are of a quality, or nature,
calculated to afford safe anchorage to vessels covered by a
breakwater," mid " that the breakwaters proposed by Mr.
Rendel would afford ample shelter in any. weather to
vessels anchoring under them, the only wind likely to
disturb the anchorage being an easterly gale, which has
but a fetch of three miles." These conclusions they have
come to on the evidence of three practical men of great
experience, and they have no reason to doubt but that the
work may be executed at a cost very little exceeding Mr.
Renders estimate. With regard to a western entrance,
that will be better dealt with as the work proceeds ; and
should experience prove it to be desirable, it may be done
without increased expense. Under these circumstances,
the committee has unanimously agreed to support. the
bill. As to the Railway Company becoming also oarriers
as the csleasussieeni,mthoelvyindgeeinit hitans
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by water, the committee consider the priradple novel, but
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opinion upon it to the house. express
refonr

GROSS Assikum—On Thursday evening, as James
Lawrence, Esq., of this town, was on his way home, in
the neighbourhood of Toxtetli-park, he saw a gang of
blackguards assaulting a Scotchman. Some of the police
came to capture the offenders, but were assaulted for their
pains. Mr. Lawrence kept his eye upon one of them, and
told him he should be sent to bridewell, upon which the
fellow struck Mr. Lawrence a tremendous blow on the
mouth and ran off. Mr. Lawrence determined that he
should not escape, and pursued him into a house. The
fugitive got on the roof, but assistance being procured, he
was captured, and taken to bridewell. Om being brought
up on Friday, he was ordered to pay £5, and, in default,
was committed to prison for two months..
SOUTH. CORPORATION SCHOOL.—On Monday, the
children were examined separately in their own school-
roomS,—the infants at ten o'clock, who answered the
questions put to them with great quickness. The girls
next were examined in the Scriptures by the Rev. C. W.
Lawrence, and by Mrs. Jenkins in the other branches of
their education. The boys were afterwards examined in
the Scriptures by the Rev. H.. Carpenter, who expressed
much pleasure at the readiness of the answers to the
questions he put to them. Mr. Lees, the head master,
then took them through a course of English history and
geography. Mr. Riley examined them in mental arith
metic, and the Rev. H. H. Higgins put a variety of ques-
tions respecting the possessions of our Queen in various
parts of the world. The reverend gentleman expressed
his entire satisfaction at the manner in which they had
acquitted themselves. The Rev. D. D. Stewart (in the
absence of our worthy chief magistrate, to whom this
task generally falls), addressed the children previous to
their dispersing for the holidays.
BRISTOL AND LIVERPOOL DOCKS.—In the course of
his speech in proposing the Report of the Dock Committee
for the adoption of the Liverpool Council., the Chairman,
Mr. Smalley Moore, said, " With regard to the shipping,
it is unnecessary to occupy your attention for even a
moment. The proposed reduction will be very low indeed,
eighteen to fifteen pence (a ton) on long voyages is only
one-half of what is charged at the Port of Bristol." It
appears, too, from a former statement, made by the same
gentleman at the previous monthly meeting of the Liver-
pool Town Council, that in 1836 the dock rates were
reduced 381 per cent., and again in 1844 they reduced the
long voyages from 2s. 3d. to ls. 6d. Now it is a fact
which must also be "universally admitted," that in
Bristol neither rates nor dues have been reduced a single
fraction during the whole of this period—from 1836 to
1847 ! In 1834-5 a trifling reduction was made in the
dorkrates on goods, and the town dues on imports were
materially reduced, and those on exports—‘i7liDlry a-belished
(no dock dues, either on goods or shipping, on exports,
were ever imposed); we believe we are correct in stating
that no other modification of the rates levied on the trade
of this port has been made for twenty years and upwards,
and even these were of that "frittering" character which
renders them literally a pecuniary sacrifice, without any
benefit to the trade of the port. If any proof of the
soundness of this opinion be wanting, it is to be found in
the fact that our export trade,'..s estimated by its declared
value, has fallen off to a very considerable extent during
tl:e intervening period, whilst the Dock Company's
receipts have very considerably increased.—Bristol Mir.

CAUTION TO MASTERS OF VESSELS.—MEN STOWING
THEMSELVES AWAY IN SHIPS.—We have been favoured
with the perusal of a letter from Captain Robert Grant,
of the ship Belmont, dated " Off the Old Head of Kin-
sale," Sunday week, and addressed to a near relation in
this town. We cannot do better than quote the language
of the writer :—" I been compelled to keep close in
shore, in order to land six men and boys, who had stowed
themselves away in the ship, and in consequence of which
an opportunity is afforded me of sending you a few lines.
Immediately after we left the dock, two lads, about eigh-
teen, were pointed out to me, who wanted to stow away.
I sent them on shore by our boatmen. In going down
towards the Bell Buoy, we made a strict search, and found
a man and boy stowed away. These I sent on shore
by the steamer ; and, after passing Holyhead, we dis-
covered no fewer than six men and boys, who had
secreted themselves in the loose salt, by which means
they had eluded our 'seardh. One of the men is a
labourer who had been working on board taking in
cargo. lam thus particular in giving you an account of
the circumstance, as I deem it my duty to make it public,
that other masters may be on their guard. I wish it to
be made known to one of the editors of the newspapers.
The circumstance of so large a number as ten men being
on board of a ship over her complement, going on a long
voyage, might prove very serious. It might compel ves-
sels to make for a port a long way out of their track, or
go on short allowance during the whole passage."—The
facts require no comments from us, and captains of ves-
sels will no doubt feel obliged o Mr. Grant for his
communication.

THE LAW OF SETTLEMENT, AND THE POOR RE-
MOVAL ACT.—The select committee appointed by the
Commons to enquire into the operation of the Law of
Settlement and the Poor Removal Act of last session,
have issued their sixth but last report. Amongst the wit-
nesses were Mr. Rushton, our stipendiary magistrate,
Mr. William Earle, and Mr. M. D. Lowndes, also of Li-
verpool, all of whom concur in opinion. The present
law of settlement has worked ill for the different classes
of people, and its abolition would be a public benefit. It
is expensive to ratepayer and to pauper. There should
(see most of the witnesses) be no removal anywhere ; but
the charge of maintaining paupers should extend over a
wider area than at present, and the labour test be inva-
riably exacted. Mr. Rushton stated there bad been no
pauper removals from Liverpool since August, 1846, and
that in consequence of the Removal Act, there had been
thrown upon the parish an additional number of 5,354
,_persons, to whom £136 were paid wceldy, in addition to a
Um f :EGG, week fa, relief in kind ; making an 'expen-
diture ot .t2Ciz per week on Liverpool alone in conse-
quence of the act, or a total charge of £10,504. Of the
5,354, no less than 3,623 were Irish. He gave an ap-
palling picture of the condition of Liverpool from Irish
immigration. Mr. Coppock's evidence against the law of
settlement was exceedingly strong. The difficulties
arising from the law of last year, owing to its ambiguity,
were dwelt upon by all the witnesses, most of whom re-
commended its repeal rather than a declaratory act to ex-
press the meaning of the clause which is involving much
litigation. There is also considerable unanimity among
the witnesses on the eminent advantages of a national
rate for the relief of the poor ; but the suggestions as to
details of such a measure are as various and often as ad-
verse as can be well supposed. The principle, however,
is greatly in favour, whatever the committee may think of
it. Next session must certainly see some alteration ; the
testimony is concurrent on that point.
FUNERAL OF JAMES ASPINALL, ESQ.-011 Wednes-
day a very large concourse of the public assembled at the
railway station, Edge-hill, for the purpose of paying the
last tribute of respect to the remains of the deceased
gentleman. The body arrived by the three o'clock train
in a covered van, and was immediately placed in a hearse,
surmounted with five black plumes, and drawn by four
horses. The procession was formed in Wavertree-lane in
the following order :
The Boys of the Blue Coat Hospital.
The Blue Coat Brotherly Society.
Two Mutes.
The Mayor's Carriage,
in which sat his worship, George Hall Lawrence, Esq.,
the Rev. Rector Brooks, and Sir T. Brancker.
THE BODY.

Three mourning coaches, conveying the relatives and
friends of the deceased. The private carriages of Sir
T. Braneker, Thomas Moss, Esq., of Otterspool, the
Rev. Rector Brooks, Mr. Alderman Turner, and Charles
Lawrence, Esq. Three carriages, conveying the com-
mittee of the Licensed Victuallers Society, of which
society the deceased was a member, and a number of
other coaches, in which we observed the Town-clerk, the
chairman of the Dock Committee, Mr. Thomas Kaye,
Mr. John Holmes, Mr. J. A. Tinne, the superintendents
of the several Liverpool Markets, the officers of the
parish, &c. The prayers were read at Wavertree Church
by the Rev. Rector Brooks, and, after the funeral cere-
monies were over, the body of the deceased was deposited
in the tomb alongside his father, who died in 1814, and at
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RIBITION.—On Thursday, the first flowneTri
the iannda althoughspacious marqueeth
tious, the attendance of visitors was rnunerous. unpropi-
tious,
ancient church was gaily dressed with floes on the occa-
sion; and at intervals the bens-nreirny peatecr.---rue exhi-
bition was a good one, both as regarded the specimens and
the number and variety of flowers, fruits, &c., exhibited.
Pelargoniums and roses were plentiful. A fine collection
of irises, not for competition, contributed by Pattison
Ellames, Esq., were much admired. Several elegant de-
vices of flowers ornamented various parts of the marquee,
and these, together with the fine baskets of, cut flowers,
gave a pleasing effect to the show. The following gentle-
men received prizes:—R. M. Beckwith, Esq., for the best
miscellaneous collection of plants ; the best stove plant in
flower ; the best four stove plants in flower, and extra
prize ,• the best six pelargoniums, and second best ; the
best three ditto ; the best four ditto ; the best single ditto ;
the second best erica; the second best stand of calceola-
rias ; the best four fusthias ; the best single specimen
ditto ; the best single specimen of an achimenes; and an
extra prize for a pentunias. Richard Allison, Esq., for
the best basket of cut flowers ; an extra prize for the best
erica ; second best twelve cut roses ; best white grapes ;
best brace of cauliflowers ; best brace of lettuce • best dish
of curled parsley ; best dish of mushrooms, and an extra
prize for a pentunias. Henry Sharpies, Esq., for the
second best stove plant in flower ; third best four stove
plants in flower, and the best and second best melons.
John Marriott, Esq., for extra prize for best four stove
plants, and second best four stove plants. Wm. Shand,
Esq.. for best twelve cut roses, and extra prize ; second.
best basket of cut flowers ; best basket of plants, and
second best dish of white grapes. Mr. John Molyneux,
for the second best single specimen of pelargoniums ; the
best device of flowers ; the best pan of twelve pansies, and
extra prize for the best twelve cut roses. Joseph Shipley,
Esq., for the best stand of calceolarias. Pattison Ellames,
Esq., for the best herbaceous plant ; for a collection of
irises, and another for cut flowers. Mr. Higgins, for
second best device of flowers. James Green, Esq., for
best bunch of turnips ; second best brace of cucumbers ;
and second best bunch of rhubarb. Mr. Thomas Morris,
for second best herbaceous plant ; extra for three stove
plants ; and second best brace of cauliflowers. Mr.
Broughton, for best and second best dish strawberries.
Thomas Phythian, Esq., for second best black grapes.
Thomas Rawson, Esq., for best and second best dish of
gooseberries ;- for best and second best dish of currants ;
and for best bunch of rhubarb. Miss Williams, for best
window plant. Mr. John Davies, for best dish of apples.
A. Dunlop, Esq., for best dish of peas. Mr. Nicholson,
for second best dish of mushrooms. T. Wainwright,
Esq., for best brace of cucumbers, Ambrose Lace, Esq.,
fora dethra arrborea.

REGULATIONS FOR THE REMOVAL OF THE
IRISH AND SCOTCH• POOR.

A return has just been made, by order of the' Hausa of
Commons, from the Magistrates of Liverpool; containing
a copy of the regulations made by them, .in accordance
with the fdurth. clause of the Act Bth and" 9th Victoria,
c. 117, for the removal of Irish, Scotch, and other pan,_
pers to their respective countries. The only portion of
the regulations which is worth quoting is that which
relates to the expense. It is laid down :
"That an allowance shall be made for the maintenance and
lodging of each person above the age of ten years of not ex-
ceeding two shillings per day, and of each person under ten
years of not_exceeding one shilling per day :
"That the passage money (including rations) of 'e ach person
above the age of ten years, from this port to Cork, not to ex-
ceed thirteen shillings; persons under that age, six shillings
and sixpencei—to Waterford, above the age of ten not to
exceed ten shillings and sixpence; under that age tve
shillings ;—to Derry and Wexford, above the age of ten not to
exceed seven shillings ; under that age, three shillings and six-
pence; to Dublin and Belfast, of all ages, except children in
arms, not to exceed four shillings and sixpence ;—to Dundalk.,
above the age of ten not to exceed four shillings and sixpence;
under that age, two shillings and three-pence:
"To Dumfries, Greenock, and Glasgow, above the age of ten
not to exceed seven shillings ; under that age, three shillings
and sixpence. •
"As the conductor will in all cases be a salaried officer of
the parish, the Magistrates do notconsider it necessary tamake
any regulation as to the allowance to him.
"Tine 16..e5-to be paid for the warrant of removal and dupli-
cate, and the copies of the examinations, arc settled by the
table of tees to be taken by the clerks to the Justices of this
Borough, and allowed by the Secretary of State."
At the above rates it will cost us something consider-
able to get rid of the masses of pauperism with which
we are overrun, unless the expense is recoverable from
the parties in Ireland and Scotland who have been so busy
in transmitting them to this locality.