The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1838-02-27 00:00:00

, •
Ptly27.

men, attend to give evidence as to the identity of the
individual ! the law is expounded with the greatest so-
lemnity, (as it ought to be at £lOOO a year,) the pri.
sOner is fined or imprisoned, and the policemen are
complimented on their zeal in the dicharge of their pub-
lic duties. it would be well toinquire how many persons
would do the duties of stipendiary Magistrate at £l5O a
year: A visit to the ToWn-Clerk's office also might be
productive of much good and of great saving to the pub:
lie- Not that we suspect either the Town-clerk or his
Deputy of partaking In the profits arising from a London
agency, especially as the former gentleman has publicly
stated that he never received a single farthing beyond
his salary, excepting, indeed, that he has received seven
or eight pounds as an Irish Commissioner, and expects
to receive a further sum of #3O as Clerk to the Commis-
sioners of Wallasey Embanlsment ! These inquiries
would prove of infinitely greater Value than endeavouring
to raise a prejudice against a public servant, whose ser-
vices are approved by her Majesty's Government, by the
Underwriters' Association, and by the great bUlk of the
merchants attached to the port.

THE ANTI SPOTTISWOODE CONSPIRACY.—The radical
journals have been loud in their declamations against
the "Spottiswoode Fund," as one of the most iniquitous
plans ever concocted "for depriving honest men of their
just tights." Before parliament met, the "conspirators"
who had contributed to this "infamous fund" were
threatened with the summary vengeance of the House
of Commons. However, parliament met, and the threats
'of the faction ended in a bottle of smoke. Having failed
in their efforts to make an impression upon parliament,
and having been laughed to scorn at the miserable issue
of their awful menaces, the radicals then resorted to :he
expedient of starting an "Anti Spottiswoode Fund."
Public meetings were 'accordingly held in the metropolis
and in various parts of the kingdom,—(not forgetting
the gathering of Tinpot Atkinson and his satellites at
the Royal Hotel, in this town)—resolutions were passed,
and advertisements were published in the various news•
papers, followed by powerful appeals to the patriotism
and public virtue
.of " the people of England." Well,
how did the latter respond to-the. appeal. The result is
More mortifying, if possible, than the defeat which the
faction met with in ,the House of Commons. Though
the most diligent exertions have been made, we find that
We subscriptions amount to £237 7s 6d ! ! On some of
the contributors towards this munificent sum the Morning
Herald Inimourously remarks—

"Among,the patriotic and truly liberal contributors to this
excellent and pro-popish fund we find the revered name ofthat
►llustrious patriot Theodosius M'Millan, for :wo shillings and
sixpence; " My Grandmother," for the like suns; "Who pays
the Piper" "five shillings," and a string of no less than twenty
"parsons" of the established church!—sev.eral of whom have
actually subscribed one pound each, and not one of them less
than five shillings !—Let the "Spottiswoode gang" hide its
diminished head !"

Well may the Albion call upon " the friends-of reform
to come forward with their subscriptions in aid of the
fupd now raising to fight the conspirators in the commit-
tees of the House of Commons." But, seriously, we
would ask any man of common sense whether the widely
different result of the two appeals made to the people of
England on the subject of Irish election petitions; does
not afford incontestable evidence of the growing reaction,
throughout the country, in favour of conservative prin-
ciples—in favour of real "justice to Ireland." That
such is the "Case must he palpably evident to every man
wbo has one spark of uOderstanding.

THE DUKE OF SUSSEK.—We are sorry to find, from
the metropolitan papers, that, at the Queen's levee, on
Wednesday last, the Duke of Sussex, who stood near
her Majesty, came forward and ostentatiously shook
hands with Daniel O'Connell—the virulent enemy of
the Royal Family--the denouncer of the Duke's own
brOther—and the object of a direct denunciation from
the throne as a disturber of ,the public peace. An act so
derogatory •to his, own .didnity, and implying such a
direct insult to the 'Queen, reflects the highest discredit
on the Duke of Sussex., 'Under any circumstances such
a recognition should have been avoided, and more espe-
cially since O'Connell has been expelled by that frater-
nity - •
nity of which the Duke of Sussex is‘the chief.

MEETING IN ST. ANNE'S WARD FOR RELIEVING
THE DISTRESS OF THE POOR.

On Tuesday, at 2 o'clock, a meeting Of the inhabitants of this
ward was hell at Mr. Lascelles' room, Great Richmond Street,
for the purpose of raising a subscription, and divising the best
means of alleviating the present pressing distress of.the poor
residing in the ward. The meeting was very respectably at-
tended. Mr. Alderman Benn was moved into the chait.

The CHAIRMAN said it Was scarcely necessary tio mention it
to mein, that the object of that meeting was for the purpose of
affording relief to the poor residing in the ward. Their first
object was to raise means, and then apply themselves to the
judicious application of the money so raised. He. hoped this
measure had not been deferred too long. He understood that
there was an immense deal of suffering, which it was necessary
should be relieved. They were prepared with a list of geutle-
Men who were willing to undertake the distribution of the
money collected, to see that it was rightly applied. He believed
that the extent of the distress was not known ; but about Scot-
land 'tided and Vauxhall Road the number of families in dis-
tress was incalculable.. He did not think it necessary io snake
any further observations on the subject; it was one which came
hMne to every man's breast. They would now proceed at once
to the business of the meeting:
Mr. Councillor COGLAN said he was intrusted with the first
resolution; before proceeding. to it, however, he must state his
warm thanks to the gentlemen who had called the present meet-
ing. Ile thought it highly desirable that some persons should
stir in the matter, because he understood that the distress was
very great; but, whether great or small, there were a number
of objects who required immediate relief, or it would he fatal to
many families. It was trot casual or indiscriminate relief which
was most required; but it:was essential that a committee should
be formed to visit and examine the abodes of the poor; for there
many individuals of that high tone of moral feeling and keen
sensibility, who suffered accutely without ever going abroad to
t:ek relief; and the object of the committee should be to seek
those personi out and relieve them and their pressing wants.
He jhad to inform them that he had attended a meeting the
,night before at the
_Brunswick Arms, in Scotland Place, Mr.
Jones in the chair, the same object having called that meeting
as the present one. The meeting of Thursday night would not
have taken place had the meeting of that day been known.
But as a very respectable number of gentlemen had attended
that meeting, he bad been requested to read the resolutions
which were passed in order that they might concentrate their
energies to one point,. without distinction of sect or party, to
relieve the sufferings of abject humanity. It was resolved
"that the distressed condition of the poor of that neighbour-
hood called for immediate alleviation." "That public suir-
scriptions be immediatelveetered into, a treasurer appointed,
and a committee nominated to• distribute relief in the most effi-
catious manner." "That in conseqtience of the meeting to be
held that day at Mr. Laseelle.'s room an adjournment take
ulace to it." Mr. Coglan then gave in the names of a num-
ber of gentlemen willing to act as committee men ; and cun-
cicded with moving " that in consequence of the extreme and
ucremitcing distress at present prevailing in the ward, (Saint
Anne's) and the inadequacy of the relief hitherto provided for
the immediate relief of the poor, it is reSolved that subscriptions
ha immediately entered into for that purpose."
Mr. PARKER, as-an inhabitant of the ward, said he seconded
the resolution with no ordinary pleasure. He had had up-
wardi of forty cases of distress laid before him, but ‘nt'ssuld nut
rend them to the meeting. He moist say that St. Anne's ward
had, been highly favoured, not only from individual charities,
but from subscriptions its churches and chapels. Mr. Parker
then stated _that Mr.,Cuglan, Mr. Mason, and Air. Segar had
each subscribed £5, and that Mr. Cox, secretary to the Lite-
rary and Scientific Institution, St. Ann-street,-had undertaken
to act as secretary. The resolution, as were the others entered
info, was tinaeinmusly carried. Some conversation here took
place, lb consequence of a letter which Mr Drinkwater had'
arlitressed to sotneof the gentlemen, and which was read by Mr.
Cox, recommending the establishment of a soup kitchen in the
ward. COG LAN thought the consideration of that and
every other. arrangement should be left with the committee.—
From the eubsequent- remarks of other gentlemen, it appeared
tai be the sense of the meeting, that it was inexpedient to have
a soup establishment, on account of the additional expense it
would bring on the futids —A committee having been chosen to
carry the object of the Jueeting into effect, it was resolved that
the relief granted to tiie,pour, should be in coals, potatoes and
bread; and that attendance should be given by members of the
committee. every morning at nine o'clock, at the Literary and
Scientific Institution;.St, Ann.street.—Messrs. Gibbon, Carr.
arid Parker agreed to wait on the inhabitants of the ward, to
receive subscriptions.—A subscription was then entered into in
the room, which, including £lO from the chairman, and the
three sums of £5 each already mentioned, amounted to £7l 3s.
—Mr. Parker, on the motion of Mr. Coglan was appointed
treasurer.

VAUXTIALt. WA np'.--LA public meeting of .the inhabitants of
this ward, was held yesterday, at the house. of Mr. Pickering,
to take into consideration the best means to he adopted to relieve
the numerous poor of the ward. ICE. Harvey, Esq., was moved
to the chair. Resolutions were proposed, and carried unani-
mously, recommending a public subseription,.to be appropriated
prirchasing coals;bread. and pitatoes, for the use of the poor.
The ward was then. divided into distalcts, and collectors ap-
pointed, %c hi.? were to act io the,i wo-fold capacity of collecting
subscriptions, and appropriating the same by, the direction of
committee, in the shape of fuel and fond; to the distresSed poor
of their respective neighbourhoods. The handsome sung of £65
was 'collet ted in the room. Enoch Harvey, Esq., and Williain
Preston, Esq.. members for the ward. attended, both Of w hum
Contributed £5 each, with a iecine6t that if more was a anted,
they Were to be called upon. Mr. Case tilSo eolltrdlited
'!" the chairman the like sem.- The thanks of the Meeting
\Yt're then unanimously lasted to several clergymen who bad
taken en act ivelpni rt in telieving the distresses of the poor in the
'yard : au etas also a vote cf I hunk ato die chairman, Pioposed
la Mr. Case.) for able coiidtict in the chair. The meeting
itati Mere, ul-thf.iagbirOt numeloCsly, Matured.