The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1841-05-07 00:00:00

EDUCATION COMMITTEE

The proceedings of this committee were next read.
Mr. PARKER said he had been informed riotous meetings
were held in the North School every Saturday night, by con-
certs taking place there. He wished to know whether these
concerts were sanctioned by the committee, as the people
in the neighbourhood complained of them.
Sir J. WALMSLEY said the concerts had been conducted
very well, and formed no reasonable ground of complaint to
the inhabitants. Mr. Parker must have been misinformed.
The MAYOR said he had received no complaints upon the
subject. It would be better for gentlemen to apply for in-
formation to the committee instead of asking questions
publicly.
Sir J. WALMSLEY said the matter brought forward by
Mr. Parker was a mere clap-trap.
Mr. ISAAC HOLMES objected to the salary of Miss Robin-
son and Miss Webster's salary being reduced £lO per an-

num.
The MAYOR said this matter could not now be brought
under discussion, as it related to salaries. It would come
before the next meeting, when the discussion might be
taken.
The proceedings were then confirmed, with the exception
of the part relating to the reductions.
COURT OF REQUESTS COMMITTEE.
Mr. EVANS moved the confirmation of the proceedings of
this committee, comprising the increase of several salaries
agreed to at a former meeting. The proposed increase of
Mr. Harris' salary from £BO to £lOO, was postponed till the
next meeting.—Motion passed.
The proceedings of the Gardens' Committee, and those of
the Church Expenditure Committee were read and con-
firmed.

LAW COURTS COMMITTEE

A very interesting report, and a number of plans and ele-
vations were submitted, in the proceedings of this commit-
tee, from Mr. Elmes. The report stated that the entire
cost of the united buildings of the law courts and St.
George's Hall would be £92,000.
Mr. HORNBY moved the confirmation of the proceedings,
and suggested that a special meeting of the council be called
to decide upon the plans.
Sir J. WALMSLEY seconded the motion. _

Mr. EARLE hoped the special meeting would be an early
one. Time was rapidly advancing, and indeed he thought it
was expedient for a decision to be taken to-day.
The MAYOR said there were several bills in parliament
which would require a special meeting to be held next Wed-
nesday, and the decision should be taken then.
Sir J. WALMSLEY suggested that the plans should be ex-
hibited for the purpose of the opinions of the public being
taken upon them.
Mr. H. HORNBY and Mr. EARLE opposed this suggestion
being adopted till after the special meeting.
The proceedings were then confirmed, the final decision
to be taken at a special meeting on Wednesday next, and
the Finance Committee were requested to report upon the
financial considerations, rendered necessary by the junction

of the two buildings.
The Dock Committee proceedings were then read and con-
firmed.

THE MAYOR'S COMMUNICATIONS

Several communications addressed to the Mayor were then
read and referred.
Mr. PLATT presented a memorial from 800 inhabitants of
Toxteth.park, praying for the establishment of a slip at that
end of the town, to enable them to have communications
with Cheshire without the necessity of going to George's pier.
Mr. BENN, Mr. BOOTH, and Mr. SANDS said the Dock
Committee were now erecting a siip in that neighbourhood.

Mr. PLATT said he was very happy to hear it.
The memorial was then referred to the Dock Committee

GAOL COMMITTEE

This committee reported that they had recommended Mr.
John Robert Miles to the council for their appointment to
the office of schoolmaster of the borough prison.
Mr. BIRKETT asked whether Mr. Miles was a member of
the Church of England. _ .

The MAYOR said that question had not been asked, but
his testimonials were very superior.
Mr. BOOTH believed he was a member of the Church of
Scotland. _

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Mr. BIRKErr moved that the appointment be postponed
till it had been ascertained whether Mr. Miles was a member
of the establishment.

Mr. PARKER said he should second the motion. The
municipal corporation act was based upon Protestantism,
and he hoped before Mr. Miles was confirmed in the appoint-
ment his principles would be ascertained.
Mr. H. HORNEY said if this motion were adopted it would
be introducing a principle which would be very inconvenient,
and which was not acted upon in the legislature. It had
always been understood among the magistrates that the sub-
ject of religious professions should not be mentioned.
The TOWN-CLERK said, in this case there was no act im-
posing a disability on any one holding this office.
Mr. HODGSON expressed his entire dissent from appoint-
ing a man whose religious creed was not in accordance with
that of the clergyman under whom he was placed.
Sir J. WALUSLEY said, on the appointment of a former
schoolmaster, who was note member of'the Church of. En-
gland, Mr. Hodgson was present, and he did not object to it.