The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1847-01-05 00:00:00

MEETING OF CHESHIRE MAGISTRATES.

The magistrates of the county of Chester met yesterday,
in the Castle of Chester, for the despatch of business.
L The principal subjects before them were the appointment
of a chaplain to the Castle, and of several inferior officers.
the consideration of the bill for the appointment of a sti-
pendiary chairman, and the laying of a county rate.
The meeting was numerously attended. Mr. TRAF-
FORD TRAFFORD presided.
The sum of £2,800 was voted for the rebuilding of a
bridge in Dukenfield.
The report of the visiting justices of Chester Castle
stated that the Rev. H. S. Joseph had been temporarily
appointed to the office of chaplain on the 6th ultimo, and
that the discharge of Richardson, the late gate-porter,
had afforded an opportunity of considering the propriety
of appointing his successor as deputy-governor, at a salary
of £lOO per annum, being an addition of £30,, he giving
security in the sum of £3OO for the safe custody of the
debtors. Out of thirteen candidates, the visiting justices
recommended Jamei Baker for the appointment. The
report concluded by stating that the discipline of the gaol
was effectually maintained.
The report of the Visiting Justices of Knutsford House
of Correction was next read. It stated that alterations
were in progress for the introduction of the separate
system. Forty-four persons had been committed for dis-
orderly conduct in the Union Workhouses of Stockport
and Macclesfield, all of whom had avowed they had so
conducted themselves because they preferred the dietary
of the prison to that of the workhouse. Something, the
report added, should be done to prevent this abuse ; and
io n s should
view. Potatoes
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objectrenhepeanttaast had been substituted for
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A long discussion took place upon the part of the re-
port insi Home Secretary
suggested
prisonsletoceardde t:ahAr
dietary.
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port relating to the disorderly prisoners from the union
workhouses.—Mr. JAMES NEWTON, of Stockport, stated
that the prisoners sent from that town were tramps and
wanderers, who applied for food each morning at the union
workhouse. The condition on which breakfast was given
to those vagrants was that they should work for two hours ;
and when they refused to work, they were brought be-
fore the magistrates and committed as vagrants.
Mr. Conn Err thought the best plan with such char-
acters was to make them work two hours before receiving
the breakfast, instead of giving them their breakfast first.
The CHAIRMAN said that being in an union workhouse
was, no doubt, imprisonment ; and the only question
with these wayfarers and wanderers was which treated
them best—the prison or the workhouse. He doubted
the legality of committals under such circumstances, as
the maintainance of prisoners so committed imposed a
burden upon other townships to which they were not
liable.

shouldMr be WILLIAMS
hat in the union ere
ds
to s suggested sstcae dl e tohfa t the diet in the gaol
work-
houses. The evil would then cure itself.
The CHAIRMAN said that was impossible. The gaol
dietary was regulated by the Secretary of State, and the
magistrates could not alter it. The treatment of prison-
ers in the gaols was excellent in many points. Each
prisoner had a room to himself, a separate couch to sleep
on, and books to read. In the union workhouse the
treatment was not so good.

Mr. DAINTRY, and several other magistrates, protested
against the inference going abroad, that the dietary in the
union workhouses was inferior to that in the house of cor-
rection.—Eventually a resolution was passed approving of
the visiting justices report : and, with regard to the dis-
orderly paupers, the visiting justices were requested to
communicate with the officers of the workhouses in ques-
tion, urging them to be cautious in taking in parties who
thus become a charge upon the county, as the legality of
their committments seemed doubtful.
The court then proceeded to the appointment of Chap-
lain to the castle of Chester, in the place of the Rev.
W. G. Eaton. There were twelve candidates ; and this
number was reduced to two, the Rev. H. S. Joseph, and
the Rev. E. Titley.
_ _

Mr. CHARLES Porrs proposed, and Mr. Wm. JACK-
sox seconded, the appointment of the Rev. H. S. Joseph.
Mr. CORBETT proposed, and Sir E. WALKER seconded,
the Rev. E. Titley.

On a division the numbers were, for Mr. Joseph 21;
for Mr. Title" 9. Mr. Joseph was then called in, and he
returned thanks for the appointment.
Mrs. Bennion was re-appointed matron ; and Elizabeth
Jones, school-mistress.

A committee was appointed to watch the progress of the
bill for the establishment of the stipendiary chairman-
ship. Much jealousy was expressed of any claim that
Government might make to nominate this officer.
A county rate, of Is. 4d. in the pound, was then or-
dered, and the meeting separated.

THE CUSTOMS REVENUE OF THE PORT

OF LIVERPOOL,

Although, at the time we write, the Customs' year has
not quite expired, being usually made up to the close of
the sth January, (this day,) we have to congratulate our
readers upon the fact that the port has made some pro-
gress towards making up for the decrease of revenue sus-
tained up to the sth January last year, occasioned by the
alteration which took place In the tariff. The following
are the receipts during the two years,

April quarter

1845
£928,973
817,279
897,988

July -do
October do

1846
£793,427
944,496
1,016,383

January

788,872

858,806

Totals .... £3,433,112 £3,613,112
Increase in present year .... £lBO,OOO

It must oe borne in mind, that this result is only up to
the Ist instant. In all probability the total increase on
the year will be found nearly £200,000 ; and this, let it
be borne in mind, has accrued, although in July the
Sugar Duties were materially reduced, and the great bulk
of the corn and flour introduced into consumption during
this year have paid nearly nominal duties. The whole
case speaks volumes in proof of the progressing state of
the port of Liverpool ; and we confidently expect that the
publication of the Dock accounts will show a large in-
crease of business done.

WORKING OF THE ALBERT DOCK AND

WAREHOUSES.

The Albert Dock during the last fortnight has presented
a lively scene, and the following account of vessels dis-
charged will exhibit the great advantage of the system to
both shipowner and importer, in the expeditious manner
in which the goods can be brought to sale, and the vessel
at liberty to take outward cargo.

The Waterloo, (983 tons register,) from New York, is
an instance of extraordinary dispatch. She entered the
dock and commenced working on the 18th ult., and in
consistingolarddi loading gprobv
provisions,
i6ho7llooas at
less than
having
a v
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hada nd
sufficient a half daeynstwwam
cargo
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besides
mid-dayto
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kt iaffgeens
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fne r,
cotton,
thea nd2
3wasclocks,
lult.ek s
removedtTalhloewt7oroghsoeiti
&c., and 21,000 bushels of wheat, was not only put on
shore, but the whole of it, except about 2500 boxes of
cheese, allowed to be housed without weighing, finally
carried to account by revenue, and housed or delivered
within that period.

From the 22nd ult. to the 2nd inst., (ten working days,)
the under-mentioned fifteen vessels have commenced
discharge, and all but the last six (in course of working)
have been completed.
It will also be seen, that as stores, the warehouses are
coming more and more into favour, as from the ware-
housing entries and other sources we are enabled to append
a rough estimate of the weight of goods ordered to be
housed.

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andCoan.wliemstitsetdacksparcee—ocentnlylyotwpenoesdt,actichse
quantity of work got through promises well for the
facilities that will be afforded when the entire of the dock
is available. And now, that the rates are framed upon
an equitable basis, we say heartily to those in authority,
persevere and prosper !

Ts W eight
ister Wonarehoused

Jan. 5, 1847.

LATEST INTELLIGENCE.

(BY EXPRESS.)

IMPORTANT FROM PORTUGAL.
We have received letters from Lisbon of the 29th ult.,.
which contain an account of the defeat of the insurgents
at Torres Vedras, under Count Bomfim, on the 22d,
and their subsequent submission. The loss on the
Queen's side is estimated at 386 (including 38 officers)
in killed, wounded, and missing ; that on the side of
the insurgents is said to have been much less, they
having fought behind walls and barricades. The insurgents
struggled most determinedly, but when three companies
of the 2nd Infantry, who had the charge of Fort Forca—
the key of the position--went over to the enemy, the castle
was immediately surrendered. In consequence of the
gallant resistance of the vanquished, they were allowed to
march out with some of the honours of war. The pri-
soners have arrived at Lisbon, and are now in safe custody
on board the Diana frigate.

RISE IN THE PRICE OF BEER.—In consequence of the
increasing price of barley, the principal brewers of Lon-
don held a meeting on Friday, at which it was resolved to
raise the price of beer ss. per barrel, or 15s. per butt.
The price of beer was immediately raised in many parts
of the metropolis on Saturday Id. per pot, and. a rise to
the same extent on porter and ale became general yester-
day.

LONDON CORN MARKET.—YESTERDAY.
At this day's market there was a better supply of English
Wheat, which sold at 38. to 45. per qr. over the currency of
this day week. The business in foreign was not so extensive,
but greatly checked by the extravagant rates demanded;
similar improvement, however, was realised.
No Indian Corn on sale either here, or floating, with bills of
lading in hand. For future shipment 3s. to 4s. more money
has been offered.

The supply of Barley is, inadequate to the demand; and the
brewers having raised the price of beer, gave a further impetus
to the trade; this article and Malt are ss. dearer; and Flour is
ssi)er sackat buyers and
ue Peas held Is. to 2s. higher.
The O contin to. act so much on the reserve, that
the sales are limited, and very slow, at 6d. to Is. per quarter
advance on foreign. Irish almost neglected, and few can afford
to pay the prices generally asked.

SMITHFIELD CATTLE MA RKET.—YESTERDAY: •
The Beef trade was in a very depressed state, at a decline is
the currencies obtained on this day se'nnight, of 2d. per 81b.,
the extreme figure for the best sorts not exceeding 4s. 4d. per
81b., while at the conclusion of business a clearance was not
effected.

From Lincolnshire, Leicestershire, and Northamptonshire, we
received about 1400 short-horns ; from Norfolk, Suffolk, Essex,
and Cambridgeshire, 300 Herefords, Scots, and short-horns;
from the west and midland districts, 700 Herefords, runts, De-
vons, &c. ; and from other parts of England, 800 of various
breeds.

The numbers of Sheep were considerably on the increase, and
of excellent quality. The supply of that description of stock
exceeding the wants of the butchers, the Mutton trade was un-
usually dull, at an abatement in value of from 2d. 'to, in some
instances, 4d. per BTh.
With Calves we were scantily supplied; yet the Veal trade
was in a sluggish state, at our quotations.
Prime small Porkers moved off steadily, other kinds of Pigs
slowly, at low rates.

MONEY MARKET.—YESTERDAY.
There is very little business in public' securities, but Consols
' remain stationary at 93A 94 for the opening. There has been a
further advance in prices in Mark-lane this morning, establish-
ing a rise of five shillings to six shillings per quarter on Wheat
since last Monday. Everybody seems to consider that public
securities must decline, and that the prices are only supported
by the speculative operation& Reduced Three per Cents. have
been done at 94 and 94k, and the Three-and-a-Quarter per
Cents, at 95k and Exchequer-bills are 7 11, India Bonds 21
pm., and Bank Stock has been last sold at 206._
Foreign securities have been almost entirely neglected. The
only prices recorded are, Mexican bonds at 25 for account,
Belgian Two-and-a-Half per Cents. at 52i, and Equador
There has been less business in railway shares than on Satur-
day, but no material difference has occurred in prices.