The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1840-01-31 00:00:00

THE SELECT VESTRY.

The MAYOR intimated that he had that morning received
a communication from the select vestry, on which the Town.
clerk would be prepared to report at the next monthly coun-
cil (Wednesday next.) The communication was as follows :
At a meeting of the select vestry, held in the Parish-office
in Fenwick-street, on Tuesday, the 28th day of
January, 1840.
The Rev. JONATHAN BROOKS in the chair,
The Vestry-clerk laid before the meeting the opinion of Sir
Frederick Pollock and Sir William Follett, by which it ap-
pears that the bill proposed to be solicited by the Town-
council is wholly unnecessary; as they already possess the
discretionary powers sought to be acquired by their intended
act.

--itesolved, therefore, that the case and a copy of the opinion
be transmitted to the Mayor by the churchwardens.

THE PAVING BOARD.
The MAYOR then read the following letter :
" Dear Sir,—An observation having been made at the last
meeting of the council by Mr. Alderman Earle, who was de-
sirous of knowing what induced ' the Paving Board to mac-
adamize the road in one part of the town, for the purpose of
trotting horses up and down,' and no reply having been made
to that inquiry, 1 shall be obliged by having an opportunity
afforded me, at the council to-day, of explaining the circum-
stances, under which the board of paving consented, in this
instance, to the application which was made to them to Mac-
adamize a part of Wood-street, which I presume is what has
been referred to. Should this, however, not be granted, I
may mention that the inducement to the board was, that they
received from one individual a payment towards defraying the
expense, and which rendered no longer, as objectionable, a
proposition which had been previously made, by several of the
inhabitants of the street, and which at that time had been
refused.

" Not having been present at the council when the inquiry
was made, and not anticipating it, as a member of the board,
and as the party who introduced the motion for 'macadamizing
Wood-street, I feel it to be my duty, in justice to the board, to
make this statement, and to deny that the board bad anyin-
tention whatever of holding out an encouragement for the in-
fringement of the by-laws.

" I am, dear sill,. yoUrs respectfully,
" ROBERTSON GLADSTONE."
_ _

" Liverpool, 29th January,TE34o7 -----
Mr. ROBERTSON GLADSTONE having obtained the permis-
sion of the Council .(which was necessary from the fact of
this not being a part of the special business), proceeded to
state that Mr. Alderman Earle could not have been aware
of the circumstances of the case, or he would not have made
use of the expression referred to. The facts were these :
The Paving Board was memorialized to macadamise Wood-
street ; but they refused on account of the expense. A. se-*
cond memorial was afterwards sent in by one of the indivi-
duals who had signed the first, offering, if the street were
tna cadarnized, to pay a considerable portion of the expense,.

as well as an annual sum towards keeping it in repair. The
hoard acceded to the terms, not to give an opportunity for
violating the bye-laws, but merely to allow the individual
that free and legitimate use of the street which every man
had a right to possess; and although he (Mr. Gladstone)
was one of the parties who urged the board to comply; he
did so merely from a sense of duty. The individual in ques-
tion was entirely opposed to him (Mr. G.) in politics, and
he therefore could have no political bias in his favour. In
this instance the board had only done what they would, un-.
der the circumstances, have,done for any one, If it had been
the object of Mr. Earle to find fault with the board for the
state.of the streets, he (Mr.. G.) should not have troubled
the Council; for he tlionght that. the state. of the streets
might be very much improVed,;:but he might mention, that
a change of system was now organizing, which, .11e,.,h0pe0,.
would lead to something not yet:seen iu Liverpool.
Mr. Alderman-Emur, said, that as he had been trotted
out, he supposed the same privilege would be granted to him
as had been granted to Mr. Gladstone. He (Mr. Earle-) had
certainly made some remarks; and in alluding to them Mr.
Gladstone had introduced a touch of politics. He (the
alderman) had his own suspicions about the macadamising of
Wood-street. He should like to see Mr. Bretherton exer-
cise his rights freely; he (Mr. Earle) knew what side Mr.
Bretherton voted on, or, at least what side he wished to vote
upon. The street had been macadamised to give Mr. Bre-
therton the facility of trotting his horses, and there was a
bye-law against trotting horses in the streets. The street in
question was one which had no church or public building in it,
and there was no necessity to macadamise it. He was sure
that it had been done to enable horse-dealers to cheat the
public. If he was about to purchase a horse, he would
rather have it trotted on a rough street than on a soft pave-
ment, and he thought that Mr. Gladstone, who knew more
of horseflesh than he (the speaker,) did, would coincide with
him. Mr. Gladstone had said that he was opposed in poli-
tics to Mr. Bretherton ; " but did Mr. Bretherton," asked
the alderman, " vote for us at the last election?"

Mr. GLADSTONE.—He did not vote for me.
Mr. EARLE.—NO, nor he did not vote for us.
Mr. GLADSTONE denied that the street had been macadam -
ized to give Mr. Bretherton a trotting ground. Mr. B.'s
object was merely to gain a place to trot out sick horses. His
own preMises, since they had been improved, were amply'
sufficient to exhibit any horses. To gain his object, Mr.
Bretherton bad agreed to pay a part of the expense, and an
annual sum for repairs. He (Mr. G.) should like to know
what Mr. Earle had paid for the macadamizing of Aber-
cromby-square.
Mr. EARLE.—I paid nothing. As to Mr. Bretherton's
yard being large enough to exhibit horses, you can't whip a
cat in it. There is not room for more than that.

Mr. BARCLAY thought that the principle adopted by the
paving board, in this instance, was a bad one. The streets
of Liverpool were not intended for the trotting of sick horses.
Mr. WoomtionT mentioned that Mr. Bretherton had
made such alterations in his premises as enabled him to show
his horses in his yard.
After one or two further remarks, the Mayor directed the
attention of the council to the clauses in the) act of parliament
rendering persons exhibiting or trying cattle in the streets
liable to certain penalties.
The subject then dropped, and the council separated.
Another special council will be held to-morrow, to take
into consideration the bill of the Dock Committee, drawn up
in accordance with the resolutions of the Dock Committee
approved of by the council on the 2d of October last. The
usual monthly meeting will take place on Wednesday next.

PRESENTATION OF A SILVER SNUFF-BOX-TO
CAPT. CLEGG, OF THE SHIP HUDDERSFIELD.

On Tuesday evening a number of gentlemen met at the
house of Mr. Richmond, innkeeper, Lime-street, for the
purpose of presenting a handsome large silver snuff-box to
Captain Clegg, in testimony of their respect for his gallant
conduct in rescuing ninety-three of the passengers and crew
of the steamer William Huskisson from a watery grave.
The box was purchased by the subscriptions of the gentlemen
present—limited to half-a-crown each, all the parties being
previously unknown to Captain Clegg. Other subscriptions
are going ou for a similar purpose ; but this being the fist
token of regard presented to Captain Clegg, the occasion ex-
cited considerable interest, and the room, which was circum-
scribed, was crowded to excess, there being about forty
gentlemen present. Refreshments were served, succeeded
by wines of an excellent quality.
Mr.. JAMES CRELLIN was called to the chair, and Cap-
tain Forshaw, of the the Lady Stormount, occupied the
vice-chair. On Captain Clegg entering the room, he was
received with prolonged cheers.
After the toasts of "The Queen," " The Queen Dowager
and the rest of the Royal Family," and " Our National
Bulwarks—the Army and Navy," had been drank suc-
cessively, with great applause,
The CHAIRMAN said he should now propose a toast which
would doubtless be drank with as much warmth of feeling
as " The Army and Navy," to which it was somewhat allied;
it was enough for him to say that it referred to the subject,
of their meeting there that night, for the purpose of pre-
senting a token of respect to the gentleman who sat on his
right. (Cheers.) He felt proud in being connected with an
object of which the whole community must approve—the
presentation of a tribute of respect to a generous individual,
for his truly heroic and manly conduct in rescuing a large
number of his fellow-creatures from impending destruction,
at a time, too, and in a situation fraught with peril to himself,
his crew, and his ship. It was scarcely twelve months since
they had to present tokens of respect to two gallant indivi-
duals (one of whom was present), for rescuing many per-
sons from the vessels wrecked on our banks in January last.
He was proud to be amongst such men. They all knew what
Captain Clegg and his gallant crew had accomplished. They
had rescued no fewer than ninety-three fellow-creatures, at
the risk of their lives. (Cheers.) He had now the honour
to present to that gentleman a snuff-box, in testimony of
their esteem for him as a seaman and a man. (Cheers.) The
chairman then read the appropriate inscription, and having
handed the box to Captain Clegg, concluded by proposing
that gentleman's good health. The toast was drunk with
unbounded applause.
Captain CLEod, who was deeply affected, rose and begged
to return his most grateful thanks for the handsome and chaste
token of esteem which they had presented to him. The gift,
and the manner in which it was conveyed, were more than he
merited by any exertions he had made ; for it was through,
Divine Providence, and the co-operation of his officers sog.,
men, that he had been instrumental in saving so many of
fellow-creatures from the death that approached them. offs
had done nothing but his duty—nothing but what every -m/o'of humanity ought to do. He was unaccustomed to public
speaking, and so much overPowered.by their kindness, that
he could but again thank them, and wish them all health and
prosperity through life. He proposed the health of their wor-
thy president, Mr. Crellin.
The CHA IRMAN replied in a neat address, expressing his
pride in being connected with au occasion that gave exercise
to the best feelings of humanity.
The VICE-CHAIRMAN proposed the health of Cuptaili
Hughes, who had saved many lives, and had also received
present of a snuff box for his gallant conduct in the dreadUli
gale of January last. (Cheers.)
Captain Hughes returned thanks-in a feeling address. •
The health of the officers and crew of the Huddersfield was
next drank with much enthusiasm, and was responded to 13)"
Mr. TRAVERS.

A brother of Captain Clegg's remarked, that had the box
been set with diamonds and presented by the House of Lords,
his brother could not have prized it more than from such kind
friends ; nor would it have added a irreater stiiiiulas to hit
future exertions.

The health of Captain Forshaw was then drank and ably"
responded to. _ _

" Liverpool Press " was responded to by a reporter
present, who read some extempore verses he had written on
the occasion, and which elicited great applause.

After a variety of other toasts and sentiments, the companY,
which was enthusiastic throughout, separated, highly delight-
ed with the enjoyments of the evening.

ADDRESS OF CONDOLENCE.

On Friday evening an address of condolence was presented
by the Protestant Association of Warrington, to Mrs. Brooke,
widow of the late Peter Langford Brooke, of Mere Hall, in
the county of Chester, as a small tribute of respect to the
memory of that gentleman, for his unequivocal attachment
to the cause of protestantism, and his fearless opposition to
the efforts of the church of Rome in this country.
The deputation consisted of the president of the association,
two-of the vice-presidents, and twenty gentlemen and clergY-
men,being members of the committee. _

A few minutes after the arrival at Mere Hall, they were
admitted to an interview with Mrs. Brooke, who was at-
tended by his grace the Duke of Argyle, Lord Arthur
Lennox, and Mr. Campbell, of Islay, when the folloging
address was read and presented to her :
" Committee-room, Warrington, Jan. 22, 1510.
" Madam,—The very melancholy event which has.so lately
deprived you of your beloved husband, and the protestant
cause in this neighbourhood of a warm and steady friend,
calls upon us, the members of the Warrington Protestant
Association, to sympathise with you, in this season of your
sorrow, and, sacred as we hold the widow's tears, to " weep
with her that weeps."
" A deep sense of gratitude to the memory of your departed
husband for having attended, and presided at public meet-
ings of our association, when others were unwilling to take
so prominent a part, urges us to condole with you on his
irreparable loss, and to mown, in common with the whole
neighbourhood, his lamentable and premature death.
" Of all reflections upon those whom we have loved, but
whom the Lord has removed out of our sight, the most
pleasing to a Christian mind is, that of knowing that the dear
object of our affections walked, while in this world, in the
path prescribed of God ; and when we look back, madam,
upon the course pursued by your departed husband, in pub-
licly standing forward to contend for, and uphold " the faith
once delivered unto the saints," we are afforded a most gra-
tifying opportunity, from his own words and conduct at pub-
lic meetings, invariably sanctioned by your presence, of testi-
fying for your conduct, under so heartrendering a bereave-
ment, and according to the extent of our acquaintance with
him, that he lived reverencing the religion of his Lord and
Saviour Jesus Christ, and fearlessly exposing the dreadful
superstition with which it is degraded by the Church ot.
Rome.

" We have the honour to be, madam,
"Your faithful, and very humble servants."
Here follow the signatures of the gentlemen and clergymen
who composed the deputation.
Mrs. Brooke received the address with deep, but silent
feeling, and having placed the following answer in the hands
of the rev. gentleman who presented it, retired :
" Gentlemen,—Anticipating my inability to speak my gra-
titude to you for the very gratifying tribute you have been so
kindly pleased to render to the memory of my beloved hus-
band, I beg you will accept, with indulgence, the poor, but
sincere thanks of,
" Gentlemen,
" Your faithful and obliged,
"JULIA S. B. LANGFORD BROOKE.
" Mere Hall, Jan. 24, 1840.
" To the gentlemen composing the deputation of the Pro-
testant Association at Warrington."

HER MAJESTY'S BRIDAL DRESS.—The lace intended
for her Majesty's bridal dress, though popularly called
Honiton lace, was really worked at the village of Beer, which
is situated near the sea-coast, about ten miles from Honiton•
It was executed under the direction of Miss Bidne,-, a na;
tive of the village, who went from London, at the command
of her Majesty, for the express purpose of superintending
the work. More than 200 persons were constantly employed
upon it from March to November during, the past year.
These poor women derive a scanty subsistence from making
lace; but the trade has latterly so declined, that, had it not
been for the kind consideration of her Majesty in ordering
this dress, they would have been destitute during the winter.
No one can form an idea of the gratitude they express who'
has not heard it from their lips. The lace which is to fora
the flounce of the dress measures four yards, and is three.
quarters of a yard in depth. The pattern is a rich and ex-
quisitely tasteful design, drawn expressly for the purpose,
and surpasses any thing that has ever been executed either
in England or in Brussels. So anxious has the manufac:
turer been that her Majesty should have a dress perfectly'
unique, that she has since the completion of the lace oe-
stroyed all the designs. The veil, which is of the same mai-
terial, and is made to correspond, has afforded" emplovinen
to the poor lace workers for, more than six weeks. It 15
yard and a half square.-3forning Post.
A courier charged with despatches for the Russian chorge.
d'affaires, and also with several costly presents for her
jesty, from the Emperor of Russia, arrived Dover street;'
,from Hamburg. The presents to he sovereign from the co'
consist, it is understood, of
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