The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1847-04-20 00:00:00

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to approach, in

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sed upon the

appears that the staff

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3 perform duties, which

the public are no lon-ler allowed to interfere with
themselves, must be upon too limited a scale.
ness in a matter so essential as the
prompt removal of refuse matter from the dwell-
ings of our population is sad waste of the life and
health of that population, and of the money of the
public as well. Putting oat of view the loss of
valuable members of the higher and middle ranks,
the cost of the orphanage and widowhood of our
poor would amply pay for a double exertion, and
even for a double expense, in this department of
the Health Committee's duties.

Another point we must refer to, in which, al-
though the Select Vestry are the parties offending,

their medical

We refer to the position of our temporary fever
hospitals. The top of Mount-pleasant may be a
fitting place enough for the one, if the inhabitants
of the neighbourhood choose to tolerate the dan-
gerous nuisance created. But, for the North end,
the selection is most preposterous. The Messrs.

Horsley's shed (the property, we believe of Mr.
William Earle) is located in one of the great ar-
teries in the town—Grot Howard-street. Every
passenger between the Ninth end of the town and
its centre, must pass close to its windows, from
which fever will be streaming instead of the guano,
which is being removed to make room for the
human masses of decaying matter. The hearse
and the hospital sedan will jostle lieautifully
with the cotton lorry and the coal waggon

the crowded omnibu and the chaise, the cab,
and the whitechapel. The newly landed vagrant
from the sister country can step up from the
Clarence Dock ; and the dingy trappings of a pau-
per funeral will sadly and solemnly intimate to him
the fate which is in store for him in the locality, to

which he has resorted in search of the solid food
and the health which he has found it vain to seek
in his own desolate land.

Health Committee will think of the
onerous responsibility imposed upon them before
they sanction this locality, as a permanent Hospital

We trust the

for the cure of fever. It may do for its spread. It
may do to strike alarm into tilt hearts of visitors
to our town, and to drive respectable hous
from the neighbourhood of a Skibbereen
will

but it

do as a proper and satisfactory sanitory

arrangement

WE have been so long accustomed to look upon
our Police Force as the most efficient of its kind
which the country could boast of, for the important
ends for which such bodies are organized, namely,
the prevention of crime and the detection of crimi-
nals, that we can hardly persuade ourselves that

for these purposes it has latterly

become sadl:

a,ct staring us in the face
that numerous assaults and robberies of the most
aggravated kind have recently been committed in
our streets. with impunity, we regret that we can
come to no other conclusion than this ; that there is
something wrong ; something in the system of
police management which calls for amendment in
the government of the force. We are not disposed
to place implicit reliance on all the information
which has been communicated to us on this most
important subject, but if a tithe of what we have
heard is correct, it is high time that the Watch
Committee instituted an investigation as to the

deficient

Yet with th

present working of the force.. Many of the oldest
and most trustworthy officers declare that the force
is now by no means so efficient as it ought to be.

The 117orthy Recorder in a charge which .he re-
cently made to the Grand Jury, declared himself
altogether unable to account for the great increase
of crime which had taken place since August 1845.
Had that gentleman been aware that at that period
great changes were effected in the government and
organization of the police force (of the nature of
which we are not fully cognizant, but we are given
to understand that they have produced a had effect
on the efficiency of the force), the mystery would,
it is said, have been solved. We trust we have said
enough to stimulate enquiry on this subject, and if
the committee find that injudicious changes have
been made in the performance of the police duties,
we feel well assured that these will be promptly
remedied.

THE REV. W. WITHERS EWDANE.—This eloquent mi-
nister of the Gospel preached a sermon, on Sunday last,
to his congregation, at St. George's Church, Everton, on
behalf of the Liverpool DiSpensaries, taking his text from
the Bth chapter of St. Matthew, and the latter part of the
17th verse : " Himself took our infirmities, and bare our

sicknesses." He drew an affecting picture of the poor,
struggling with sickness and disease; and appealed to his
wealthy auditors to bestow their aid,• liberally, in -support
of an institution which had exhausted its funds in giving
assistance to the largely-increased number of sick and
destitute inhabitants of the town. The collection amounted
to the handsome sum of £4O. _

We perceive that a course of eight lectures, on prophetic
subjects, is now being delivered in St. Anne's Church,
Aigburth, each Friday evening. The first of the course
was delivered on Friday evening last, by the Rev. Andrew
Knox, on "The use and importance of Pronhecy." The

" The second Advent of our Lord." Then comes "The
First Resurrection," on which occasion the Rev. Wm.
Pollock will preach. The Rev. Andrew M'Conkey takes
that en the ith May. on " The Millennial Kingdom."

We Rev. Fieldingld takes " The future Resiniation
and Conversion of the Jews," on Mayl4. " The General
Resurrection and General Judgment " is to be the sub-
ject for the 21st May, by the Rev. Joseph Baylee. The
Rev. Hugh M`Neile will preach that on the 28th May,
having for his subject "The Object of the present Dis-
pensation. The Rev. Wm. Falloon closes the course on
the 4th June, on the "Duty of Christians in the prospect

the wreck of. the packet-ship Rochester, on Blackwater
Bank, and the arrival of the crew and passengers at Wex-
ford. Yesterday morning 250 of the emigrants on board
were brought to Liverpool by the Town of Wexford

steamer, and by the smite arrix;al came a letter, addressed
by the mayor of Wexford, Mr. Robert Cardiff, to the
mayor of Liverpool, in.which the former functionary in-
- 3ther of the Mersey that he bad
" would please to ha
led people

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have the case remanded till Monday, in order that the
annfairt of 111 a ...cent cl.nnl.l Pnine forward to speak as to

his character and station on board

LYING-IN HOSPITAL.—On Sunday last, after a sermon ' -it - 5' '''' ---B.'
by the Rev. W. M. Falloon, the sum of £25 Gs. 3d. was the present and eternal welfare of yourselves and your
collected in St. John's Church, in aid of the funds of this fellow-parishioners. Many things, lam sure, I have left
excellent charity ; and, on the same day, the sum of undone, which I might, I ought to have done ; I may
£42 18s. 9d. was collected at St. Mary's Church, Edge- add, there were doubtless some things done which had
been better left undone ; and at the utmost, taking the
hill, after a sermon for the same charity by the Rev. W.
H. M`Grath. . most favourable review of my ministry among you, I can
DEATti FROM, SCALDING.-011 Tuesday, John Jones, only say of it, I have simply done that which it was my
aged three-and-a-half ears and who resided with his duty to do. Still, though there is much in the review of
grenta in Plasterer's Court
Ra street ran out of the
p
my residence among you which demands personal humi-
a, y-,
liation on my part, there is, on the other hand, much
Yard into the house, and accidentally upset a pah of hot
that is cheering and delightful to me in the retrospect.
ater that had just been lifted from the fire. He fell
down, and was so severely scalded that he died on Satur-
Our connection has been one of uninterrupted harmony
An unkind word from any individual in the parish I e
day mornin_g.
last, a • not recollect ever having received. I have had a cordial
On Tue4day
LARG,E DEPARTU
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as VESSELS
witnessed in ou FR Or
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welcome in your houses. I 'have proved your readiness
ig
to co-operate in whatever designs were considered belle&
is rarely to• be seen. In one tide no less than 128 yes-
eels, of which 45 were coasters, and the remainder bound vial for the inhabitants of the town, and ,this is not the
to foreign ports, went out to sea, a few towed beyond.the first nor .the second occasion on which I have had to
rock point, but the bulk with all canvas set and a splendid acknowledge your kindness and liberality towards me.
wind. The scene was one of lively interest—indeed of
great beauty. Many of- the vessels were American, and It is not, indeed, the good opinion oft
his• people that is
the primary object of the Christian minister's solicitude ;
others of large class. —no, that is ever the smile of his own conscience, the
EXTINGUISHING FIRES.—The method of extinguish- approbation of the Master whom he serves,—his reward
ing fires which was introduced some time ago into Liver-
pool by Mr. M'Donald, of the Harrington Water Works, desire that he cherishes, that he may live in the heaMs
appears likely to be. adopted in all the large towns and affections and prayers.of his Hoek.Your affectionate
u I
throughout the contry. xperiments have been tried in regard. it has been my happy lot to possess in no scanty
We have noticed elsewhere m E _ _ _ • measure, and I assure you it has often .cheered me and

.dandiester and Glasgow which have clearly demonstrateu --04 .. .
the superiority of this method over the old system. In dispelled .many - a rising cloud of anxiety and sorrow.
Liverpool the insurance rates are about to be- lowered Much of . the comfort of a minister's residence among
you, I attribute to the firm and abiding attachment I
considerably, solely in consequence of the greater security
afforded to property by the introduction of this system. have witnessed in Prescot, to our beloved church and her
services. Often have I been Struck, and I hope bone-
No greater boon could be conferred on this great
fitted, by the order, decorum, and solemnity that I have
commercial community than the certainty of an alMost
observed in your noble sanctuary. Long may you be
total exemption from those calamitous conflagrations
distinguished for this becoming attention to the service
which have been productive of so much loss and injury to
of the Most High ; Your attachment to the church of
the town at large. Mr. M'Donald gives it as his opinion
Which you are members I have witnessed on many occa-
tha in less than twelve months, if due. energy be exer-
sions ; but there is one fact which proclaims indisputably
cised,
the whole arrangements may be comrtion pletof theed whitownch will render.. .
hi
your for our rational Zion, and that is, that amid all
fire-proof. When this is accomplished, we have no donbt the convulsions which have recently shaken our church,
amid all. the defections of false brethren from her pale,
but a fuither reduction of insurance rates will- be made,
you have stood fast and unmoved in your attachment to
and Liverpool, instead of being considered as the most
combustible' own in the world, will be famed-Only.for her her : indeed; the theological strifes and controversies
which have agitated the minds of our countrymen with
scientific methods of conquering the devouring element.
so baneful an effect; have-never reached you: there was
&yard-Gm:4Q AT BIRKENTIEAD.—On Saturday last, the
first case of this offence since the. opening of the Birken- no element of. attraction to draw them hither :.we have
dwelt in unity, peace, and concord. I should, however,
head DoCks, came before Wm. Jackson, Esq., at. the
Police-court, in that township. It appeared that police- be wanting in candour, and forgetful of that command
officer Jackson; No. 5, saw the prisoner, George which bids us render honour to who
Watson, ralonour is due; if I
proceeding along the quay, with a jar in his hand; upon did not avow what is my conscientious conviction, that
questioning him concerning' its contents, he (fiat prisoner) your stability and enlightened preference for the church
stated that he was mate of Lord Warden, which had
of Your fathers has been strengthened and confirmed by
ale
just arrived from Kingston, Ireland, i ' that the iar con- the faithful preaching of those doctrines, so lucidly and
tamed whiskey, upon which the poll

afti-er took him plainly set forth in her nrticles, liturgy, ant
Sn lnna u.nerind by emir esteemed Vicar.

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into cugtolly. '' The jar contained alittle short oit a gallon °`-' 1""g . Puuvu L'Y 3 ult.- ~,:v....,,, • ~•*-• • =., ...., --
of very strong liquor, worth about 16s. per gOlon ; for cessors in the pastoraloversight of you, I especially coin-
which he no permit. The magistrate told thq prisoner mend the recollection of your zeal for, and attachment
that he had made himself liable to a penalty! of £l.OO. to, the church of which they are ministers. They will
The prisoner stated that he was a perfect stran*r in PO- find in it an element of much encouragement in the pro-
kenhead,.and was never in Ireland previously ; he -did not secution of their work of faith and labour of lo; and
1--- 0.-- ---- .1,..4-., ,-,.... il.c. nrtMe. and begged to Tay God_speekthem, and give them to see of the fruit of

their work; as I have seen. And what shall I say more ?
From my heart I thank you for all your sympathy, kind-

Phis was ~ranted'on I
ness, and generosity. It is impossible that the remem-
in £5O. nnii brance of them should ever be effaced. May God bless

two sureties in £25 each. No bail appearing, tie was on you .", your ....i..,:z, r-,.... i...,.....v., ...... ~,.... ....
Monday brought before the magistrates, when lie was townsmen ! And now, brethren, let me commend you to
discharged. Mr. Jackson reprimanded him very severely, God, and to the word of his grace ; which is able to build
telling him that he was a disgrace to the ship; and that you up, and to give you an inheritance among all them
he (the magistrate) was determined to clear the town of which are sanctified. Fare ye well ! "
Birkenhead of smuggling, and make it as pure as the We are glad to hear that arrangements arc being made
other side of the water. .
COMMITMENTS. to enlarge Bootle Church, so as to afford increased ac-
-At the Police-court yesterday, a girl, connnodationfor 500 persons (350 of which will be -free
the and unappropriated). The building at present is so un-
-I.l"taNl'haitthern sightly, that the trustees will doubtless improve the este-
sn
easms
ieodnsEmforar esrtaetatllngfirforwo•lilli,
twiears
enicopmiomyeitrtse,dmfeosrsrts
and Bak'er, of Oxford-street, an empty tin cash=box. It *p- riot appearance,. En we cordially congratulate tbe residents
geared doubtless improve
peared that she was in a state of intoxication when she cotn-
mitted the act.—Two men. Thomas Roydon and James Mason, of this rising place on the prospect of a change which we
were also committed for trial, on a charge of having carried oft' trust may end in a spiro or steeple, as well as to give a
a large sample of cotton from a warehouse near the quays, much increased ;Accommodation, now lispeily so, tilttch
without leave of the owners. needed. .