The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1846-01-27 00:00:00

he CHAIRMAN saic

round would be obtained from the Corporati

After thanks had been voted to Captain AINLEY, th
Superintendent; Mr. BOARDMAN, the Secretary; th
CHAIRMAN, and Mr. AIKIN, the meeting separated.

Rev. Edward Bickersteth, for the Church Pastoral Aid

Society

STEALING FROM THE PERSON.—At the Police-court
yesterday, a woman named Mary Balls, was charged by a
seafaring man named Carter, with having stolen his watch

taketi from the complainant in Oldhall-street

and the

prisoner afterwards pledged it at Mr. Moss's, Fontenoy-
street, where she was detained. The watch was produced
and identified. She was committed for trial at the
sessions.—Catherine Sharp was charged by a labourer of
Birkenhead, named George Pilston, with having, in
Charles-street, on Saturday night, picked hi

ten shillings in silver. part of which, on being pursued,
she dropped. She was also committed for trial.
INFANTS FOUND DEAD.—On Thursday last, the body
of a female infant child was found at the top of Erskine-
street, Low-hill. An inquest was held before the borough
coroner, but though it appeared that the deceased had
come to her death by foul means, there was no evidence
to lead to the knowledge of the guilty party or parties, and
the jury could only return a verdict of " Wilful murder
et • . •

t is to be
—On

against some person or persons unknown
hoped that this notice may lead to some discovery
Saturday an inquest was also held, before Mr. Curry, on
view of the body of a new-born fem'tle child, found

wrapped up in a yellow cotton handkErchief,'on Thursday
afternoon, near a gate leading to a house in Kensington.
Deceased was a full-grown child, and had been born alive,
but there was no evidence to show, on the post mortem
examination, what was the cause of death, and a verdict
accordingly was necessarily 'returned.—On the same day,
an inquest was held on view of the body of John Charles
Haswell, aged two years and three months. Deceased
lived with his aunt, Harriet Higginson, at 57, Pleasant-
street, whose brother (father of deceased) is a ginger-beer
manufacturer. The latter u•ed oil of vitriol in making
the beer, and a jug with some of that burning liquid was
left in the cellar, on Friday afternoon, of which deceased
incautiously partook while alone. The consequence was
severe burning of the breast, mouth, and probably of the
intestines, of which he died on Saturday morning. Ver-
dict accordingly.

BIRKENHEAD COMMISSIONERS.—On Tuesday even-
ing, a special meeting was held for the purpose of de-
ciding on the measures for which the commissioners are
to go this session to parliament. Mr. Wm. Jackson pre-
sided, He stated that it was not intended to go to par-
liament for powers to construct a landing stage on the
site of the Manchester basin, at the south end of George's
pier. They intended however to apply for powers to
flag the whole of the footwalks in the townships, and to
apply the overplus derivable from the ferry and property
of the townships to the support of the various hospitals
which were about to be erected. They next intended to
do away with the power possessed by the corporation of
Liverpool to appoint three commissioners at that board,
and to compel the owners of property to pay local rates.
They farther intended to raise a sum of £50,000, and to
abandon the contemplated improvements at Woodside
ferry. The Chairman then in allusion to the astounding
announcements which were to petrify the Dock Trustees
with astonishment, which he had promised on that oc-
casion, stated that under the present circumstances it was
advisable to keep them in the back ground. The com-
missioners would trust to the kindly feeling evinced to-
wards them by the mouth-piece of the Dock Committee,
Mr. Wood, and wait to see whether they would keep to
their professions of regard for the public accommodation.
After a few words from Mr. Wood, highly commendatory
of the straightforward conduct of the chairman and the
commissioners, the meeting adjourned.
THE OVERLAND ROUTE TO INDIA.—On Thurday, a
meeting took place at the rooms of the East India and
China Association, Exchange-buildings. A number' of
influential merchants and others were present, including
Mr. H. Hornby, Mr. Sands, Mr. Littledale, Mr. Bold,
Mr. Nicol. Mr. Rathbone, &c. &c. Mr. Nicol was called
to the chair. The chairman, after a few introductory ob-
servations, introduced Lieut. Waghorn, Who went into
the details of his plan. He observed, that he bad had
great difficulties to encounter with the E.I. Company as
to any alteration which he conceived necessary for facili-
tating the Indian despatches, and it was not until 1830,
whc n he was sent to India by Lord Ellenborough, that he
went through Trieste; and he had, at that time, an im-
pression as to its being the best route. Since that time,
however, the French had been stimulated to make im-
provements in the route via Marseilles, and the time oc-
cupied had been considerably shortened. Lieut. Wag-
horn stated that the government'were determined to try
the Trieste route; but there is a differencevith the East
India Company as to who was to pay the expense. They
said it was a political qUestion. He (Lieut. Waghorn)
intended to make six trials, and was of opinion, that there
would be a clear gain of six days over the Marseilles route.
Improvements had been made in the steam communica-
tion between Bombay and Suez, and, by means of new
steamers that were building, the voyage would be accom-
plished in twelve days, whereas it formerly occupied six-
teen days. He objected to carrying passengers by the
mails, as it was the cause of considerable delay, and re-
commended that some of her Majesty's steamers should
remain at Alexandria, which would very materially con-
tribute in accelerating the eastern despatches. He felt
convinced that by the Trieste route communication might
he made to Bombay, on an average, in twenty-two days.
With respect to the difficulties to be overcome in the
mountainous parts of the Tyrol through which he had to
pass, Prince Metternich had offered him every facility,
two hundred men having been kept there for the purpose
of clearing away the snow during the winter months. He
looked forward to the atmospheric railway. principle as the
one moat likely to be rendered available for ascending
mountains by means of stationary engines, and also for
giving increased expedition in railway travelling, and allu-
ded to some experiments recently made, in which a speed
of from 75 to 85 miles an hour had been attained. The
distance between Alexandria and Marseilles was 1467
miles, and between Alexandria and Trieste, 1140, making
the sea distance between the two latter places less by
above 300 miles, giving a superiority to the route by
Trieste. He concluded by observing, that if his plans
were carried out, there would be a saving in time to the
merchant of three days each way. Mr. Rathbone moved
a vote of thanks to Mr. Waghorn, and said, he had no
doubt that in any arrangement he might make with the
government, he would be supported by the gentlemen
present. The motion was carried by acclamation.
The mildness of the season has caused an immense re-
duction in the price of furs. Several stocks are advertised
in our paper as selling off, amongst them Mr. Ireland's, of
Bold-street, which for extent' and variety stands un-
equalled.

are many perm
have paid for the ed
than £l,OOO.
quired more tt
wicket or Oxford, and "reading for order

tv of a son for the
Six or eight years in a priv

£5OO. In many instance;
£1,200 or £1,500.
What will now be the cos

watchfulness; and eau
tions of Oxford and C
also will be very superic

n from t

than £lOO

course c

But to come

It has been resolved
I. That a Theologi

King's College.
11. That it be open to
1. All students of K

College who sh

per term

for Holy Order

But the whole plan

upon this c

The return from t

crease, in
_1845, of 13 'y

grossreiults of the return a;

of 1845 of clearances outwards' is 42 sCres;e‘

King's College wil
now two years' preparat
less than another £lOO. This, of course, presumes
youth to reside in his own home.
The reduction of expense, then, will be very great

passed three years in genes
and have received a diploma
2. All graduates of Oxford and Cambritl,,
testimonials of good character.
3. All persons who shall be approved by the Prin-
cipal and recommended by a bishop.
111. That the course of study be as follows, and conti-
nue during six terms (two years.)
1. Evidences of religion.
2. Holy Scripture iri the original language.
3. The Articles and Book of Common Prayer.
4. Ecclesiastical History, ancient and modern.
5. The Pastoral Office : the reading of the Liturgy
and the composition of sermons
IV

literature and science

bearing

That measures be taken to employ the students as
district visitors, and to teach them the best methods of
conducting schools
V. That they also learn congregational singing
also acquire some knowledge of medicine.
VI. That the fees be £l2 12s.
triculation, £4 13s. (In the whuie
years.)
VII. That these regulations
Principal be empowered to grant cerbt
ments and good conduct, which certifir
hibited to the bishop on applicati-
The Council of King's CP"
join or bind any bishop.
framed under the eye of the
and the Bishop of London, the intention of these pm.
is not to be doubted.
NNe have said nothing of the intrinsic character of the
instruction to be provided - since nothing, at present, can
be known or surmised on that point. But it is clear that
a parent having the pupil under his own eye, will be safer,
even should the teaching be unsatisfactory, than he now
is, in sending his son to a distance from him.

and for ma-

£BO ss. for the two

g complied with, the

ar, en-

rchbishop of Canterbury

WHAT WILL THE " COUNTRY GENTLEMEN" DO ?
Many landlords and many representatives of counties
seemed to be a little ticklis

wanted to kick over the traces ; they wanted a tree trade
in principles. (Hear, hear.) The part I:layed by some of
the country gentleman of late, indeed, was very humilia-
ting, but the way in which the English yeomanry stuck to
their principles was really admirable. Gentlemen were
telling them, they did not know yet that the right hon.
baronet was going to repeal the corn laws ; and if one was
reminded of Mr. Gladstone's letter, his answer was, "Ob,
I have not read it" (a laugh) ; hut the farmer set honestly
to work, and said, You pledged yourself to us on the hus-
tings, ar.d do you mean to stick to the pledge? Leave
the right hon. baronet to play his own game, and do you
stick to your pledge." (Cheers.) The farmer and the
manufacturer might he looking with anxiety to the dis-
closures of next week, but as far as the right hon. baronet
was concerned (even before his speech of the previous
night), the corn laws were gone. Cheers.) He bad been
shuffling the cards for years, and had played all his spades
(a laugh); there was just the knave of clubs left. and it
must come out.—Mr. Colquhoun's Speech on he Debate.

EAST INDIA SHIPPING:—The East ladle and China
Association have just published their comparative state-
ment of the number of British ships, with their tonnage,
entered inwards and cleared outwards from and to places
within the limits of the East India Compaqy's charter in
the years 1844 and 1845. The result of the tables of the
entries inwards show, for the port of London, an increase
in 1845 of 60 vessels, with 29,733 tonnage, the respective
numbers for the respective periods being 538 vessels, with
221,122 tonnage, and 598 vessels, with 250,895 tonnage.
Liverpool figures for an increase of 19 vessels, with 564
tonnage, the numbers in 1844 being 210 vessels, with
90,496 tonnage; and in 1845, 229 vessels, with 91,960 ton-
nage. Bristol and Hull show a decrease of 6 vessels, with
1,593 tonnage. The Clyde and other ports show a de-
crease of 18 'vessels, with 6.089 tonnage. The gross re-
sults of the return are a total increase in the entries in-
wards of 55 vessels, with 22,655 tonnage. The great in-
crease appears to have been in arrivals from Calcutta,
Madras, China, and the Cape of Good Hope ; and the
decrease appears to be in arrivals from Bombay, the Phi-
lippine Islands, and Java and Sumatra. The statistics of
the clearances outwards give an increase in favour of the
port of London for 1845 of 51 vessels, with 35,639 ton-
nage, the number for 1844 being
tonnage ; and for the latter penon, ~„ _
222,556 tonnage. The return f-r Liverpool gives an in-
crease of IS vessels, with 15,838 tonnage. Th.. departures
fr3m this place in 1841 wrre 320 vessels, with 119,340
tonnag? ; and in 1845 they am
135,198 tonnage. The ele.,ran
were 14 vessels, with 2,196 tor

s, with 186.917

sels, with

and Hull

tonnage. A considerable increase apuears tO have taken
place in the clearances for Calcutta, G-pion, Arabia, and
New South Wales, which, however, is balanced to a cer-
tain degree by the decrease in the departures to Arabia
and the Cape of Good Hope.