The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1847-11-02 00:00:00

NEEDS NO AUTHORITY WHATEVER.

IMPORTANT NOTICE !—The magnificent Assembly Rooms,
at the Adelphi Hotel, are retained during broad daylight, and
have been literally besieged with a countless host of the elite of
rank and fashion of the County of Lancaster, and even Royalty
itself hesitated not to become daily patrons and extensive pur-
chasers.

FINALLY.—The Shareholders, amongst whom are Mer-
chants, Bankers, Gentlemen and Legislators, will not be de-
terred from their object by any confederacy extant, nor will
they condescend to notice any farther futile attack from these
carping monopolists, these anonymous conspirators against
public and private weal, these babblers of malicious untruths,
these common snarlers in the field of monopoly. What an
absurdity to suppose that men of influence and character
should lower themselves to the tricks of the counter.
By Order of the Board,
J. G. GRAHAM, Jun., Secretary.

THE SHAKSP.EARE MEMORIAL

AN APPEAL TO THE PEOPLE OF GREAT

BRITAIN.

The especial object of the subjoined Meeting being under the
Patronage of
HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN DOWAGER,
H.R.H, THE PRINCE ALBERT,
Right Hon. the Earl Delawarr, Lord Or6oke,
RightHon.theEarl of Warwick, Hon' C. B. Percy,
Right Hon. the Earl Denbigh, Sfr R. Peel, Bart., M.P.,
Right Hon. the Earl Howe, Sir R. Throckmorton, Bart.,
Viscount Villiers, - Sir G. Skipworth, Bart.,
Lord Lifford, Sir Charles Douglas, M.P.,
Lord Redesdale, E. J. Shirley, Esq., M.P.,
Lord Leigh, W. Collins, Esq., M.P.,
The Mayor: an rporation of Stratford-upon-Avon, &c.

In accordance with the Advertisements, a PUBLIC MEET-
ING, duly convened? took place on FRIDAY EVENING, the 13th
of August, 1847,at Eight o'clock,at the Hanover-square Rooms,
London, his Royal Highness the Duke of CAMBRIDGE having
been prevented from taking the chair, owing to a pre-arranged
departure for the Continent, the Right Hon. Lord DUDLEY
STUART, M.P., had beeu invited to preside.
Previous to the resolutions being submitted, the Original
Oration upon the Life, Character, and Genius of the Poet, was
pronounced by the Author and Originator of the Meeting ; after
which the following letter was read from Lord Dudley Stuart,
M.P. : _ _ _

" St. James's-place, August, 1847.
" Lord Dudley Stuart presents his compliments to Mr. Geo.
Jones, and thanks him for his very kind and obliging letters ;
and begs to say that he cannot possibly have the pleasure of
accepting the honour Mr. Jones so kindly proposes conferring
on him, viz., that of taking the Chair at the Public Meeting to
be held this week, for the purpose of preserving Shakspeare's
House' to the Nation, previous engagements causing his ab-
sence from town."

Whereupon it was moved, seconded, and carried by accla-
mation—

That GEORGE JONES, Esq., Historian, and Honorary Mem-
ber of the Royal Shakspearian Club, be the Chairman of this
Meeting.

Moved by the CHAIRMAN, seconded by Mr. JEFFS, and
carried unanimously—
That the Right Honourable Lord Dudley Stuart, M.P., be
invited to be the Honorary Treasurer of the proposed Memorial
Fund.

Moved by C. DE LA PRYME, Esq.,-seconded by Mr. RAM-
SEY, and carried unanimously—
That the Founder and Chairman of the present Meeting be
appointed Chairman of The People's Central Committee of the
Shakspeare Memorial Fund.
The following Resolutions (drawn up and read by the Clfair-
man) were then submitted to the Meeting for its approval ;
when, after discussion, and a motion for adjournment being
lost by a large majority, they were

Moved by T. PURLAND, Esq., seconded by Mr. RAMSEY,
and carried unanimously, with only one dissentient, viz. :
RESOLUTIONS
Whereas it is officially announced that the House at Strat-
ford-upon-Avon, in which the great Dramatic Poet of England
was born, is to be sold at Public Auction, this meeting views,
with profound anxiety, even the possibility of the House of
Shakspeare being mutilated, removed, or destroyed by the
hands of avaricious speculation, when it is regarded by the Na-
tion as an heir-loom of the people of England; and, it permit.'
ted to be destroyed, or even removed from tne possibility of
receiving the devotional respect from the future Pilgrims of
Poetry, the present age will receive. from posterity a lasting re-
proach which no time will cancel.-will be charged with a
criminal inaction which no excuse can even palliate.
Therefore, it is Resolved,
That this Meeting form itself into a Committee, to be called
The People's Central Committee of the Shakspeare Memorial
Fund, and that the said Committee consist of the following
Gentlemen, with power to add to their number :
Sheridan Knowles, Esq., Albert Smith, Esq.,
Dr. Partridge, • G. K. Huxley, Esq.,
T. G. Margary, Esq., C. H. Case, Esq.,
T. Tyler, Esq., A. Richmond, Esq.,
J. Morgan, Esq., J. H. Hand, Esq.,
R. Williams, Esq., T. P: Healey, Esq.,
Chas. de la Pryme, Esq., Mr. E. Evans,
T. Purland, Esq., Mr. George Harris,
H. W. Pearson, Esq., Mr. R. Jeffs,
T. B. Lacy, Esq., Mr. Ramsey,
Mr. F. 1% Fowler, &c.

Resolved,

That a Public Appeal be hereby made to the People of Great
Britain for a National Subscription (even, by the smallest coin
of the Realm) for the purpose of purchasing the Shakspeare
House and Property, and vesting it jointly in the name of the
People of England in the Trusteeship of the Royal Shaksperian
Club, and the Corporation of Stratford-upon Avon for ever :
the former Association having been on established for
the express purpose' of preserving the Relics of Shakspeare,
and rendering an annual tribute to his memory.
Resolved,
That this Meeting views with the most fervent admiration,
the Patronage accorded at this time to the Royal Shakspearian
Club by His Royal Highness the Prince Albert, which, together
with the munificent donation of £250 towards the especial ob-
ject of this Meeting, cannot but increase the profound respect
and esteem already entertained for the Prince-Consort by the
People of Great Britain.
Resolved.
That the munificent donation of -elOO by Her Majesty, The
Queen Dowager, towards the same National Object, merits the
respectful and fervent thanks of this Meeting; and being called
forth upon this—the anniversary of the Queen Adelaide's birth-
day—they are conjoined with the devotional wishes of this
assembly, for the continual health and happiness of Her
Majesty.
Resolved, •
That this Meeting recommends that the surplus funds arising
from the National Subscription (either from the People, Asso-
ciations, or otherwise) after paying the purchase-money of the
Shakspeare House and Property, (and incidental expenses,) be
disposed of as follows, Viz. :-10, To the erecting of a Public
Statue to the honour and memory of the Poet, either in London
or at Stratford. 2dly, To the founding of a Shakspeare Scho
larshin at either the University of Cambridge or Oxford. And
Idly, To the establishing of a Shakspeare Charitable Institution
for the Poor and Infirm of the Poet's Native Town.
Resolved,
That this Meeting regards the intended sale of •Shakspeare's
House by Public Auction with abhorrence, and as a disgrace to
England and an insult to the memory of the Poet; and that the
rejection of the generous otter (at private sale) of Two Thou-
sand Pounds, made by. the originator of this Meeting—George
Jones, Esq.—plainly indicates the final determination of the
parties interested : and therefore this Meeting does not hesitate
to proclaim, that any person,_ or party, who would wantonly or
avariciously sport with the Property, so as to,endanger the per-
manent safety of the Birth-place of Shakspeare, deserves to
receive from the people of England the lasting infamy which
such conduct would justly merit.
Resolved.
That this Meeting earnestly recommends that a Branch Com-
mittee of this—the People's Central Committee of the Shak-
speare Memorial Fund—be established in every City and Town
of Great Britain, founded upon a Public Meeting of the People,
to do honour to the Great Poet who arose from among them-
selves ; and that the said Branch Committee (when formed)
are hereby respectfully invited to communicate (with the result
of their Subscriptions) with the Chairman of the People's Cen-
tral Committee in London.
Resolved.

While this Meeting, from its early announcement, justly
claims the priority of the first public movement to rescue
Shakspeare's House—yet it gratefully recognises the efforts that
are being made by the several Societies and Associations, to
collect Subscriptions among themselves; and since all must be
actuated by the same generous impulse—this Meeting, through
its Committee, offers its fervent co-operation in the good cause,
and expects the same courtesy in return.
Resolved,
That Subscriptions (either by Cheque, Postoffice Order,
Stamps, or otherwise) be authorised to be received at the fol-
lowing. Banks (permission having been kindly granted to open
Subscription Books and to receive Donations) viz. :—The Lon-
don and Westminster Bank, St. James's-square; the London
Joint Stock Bank, Pall-Mall ; Messrs. Currie and Co., Cornhill,
City; the London and Westminster Bank, Lothbury, City ;
the London Joint Stock Bank, Princes-street, City; and also
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T. P. HEALEY, Esq., accepted the appointment of Honorary
Secretary pro tem.
A vote of thanks was then proposed, seconded, and carried •
by acclamation for the Chairman ; also a vote of thanks to the
Proprietor of the Hanover-square Rooms, for his liberality in
aiding the cause by granting their free use.
GEORGE JONES,
Chairman of the People's Central Committee, &c.
*** All communications to be addressed to the Chairman of
the Committee, 15, Maddox-street, Hanover-square, London.

LIVERPOOL CATTLE MARKET, Nov. I.
A moderate business was transacted at this day's market,
without any material alteration from the prices of last week.

No.
on 10. 11. 12. 1. 2. i 3. 4. Con.)Ratl.
Reg. Maj, Maj.
EVERTON. 1
G. G. Hornby . 79 122 147 163 192,239 280
W. Walthezv.. 80 1361175 188 221 239 285 5
SCOTLAND.
. Woodruff .. 44 79,1109 125 144 224!197
' Thompson.. 14 361 62 86 111 210,190 7
ST. PAUL'S.
R. B. Hill .. .. 95 114;125 139 150 161/161
Thos. Booth .. 40 591 75 86 107 113:113 48
EXCHANGE. I
G. H. Horsfall 81 144167208 208225 256,
W. Clare .. .. 46 7711039 1511170 1821 74
ST. PETER'S.
R.S.Henderson 64 68 95 130 16711971197
Daniel Bell .. 70 7211051130 153 183183 14
PITT-STREET.
hos. Rimmer. 14 98 88/112 121 135169
ames Denton. 5 751 70' 86 95 108,131 38
RODNEY-ST.
J. A. Tobin .. 79 146/195 223 246 270/295
ame5Lewin..3772107127143160176 119
LIME-STREET. I
. B. Lloyd .. 62 96151,184 239 273 312
. A. Picton.. 49 83125' 152 195 240 282 30
ST. ANNE'S. 1
ames Parker . 801102134146 177 195216
ames Mellor. 48 78105' 118 141 163,178 38
WEST DERBY. I / 1
Josias Booker . 59, 89 105 123 141165 210 1
R.M.Beckwith 46' 60; 79 106 117'14063 47
S. TOXTETH. I
R. L. Jones .. 42 89,126 149 169 1971220
Thos. Avison.. 32 64 96
1105 132 15811185 35
N. TOXTETH. 1 1
1 M. Mann... 55100 153 163 193 238 280
W. P. Freme . 45' 80 126 137 167,202 231 49
CONSERVATIVES UNOPPOSED. I RADICALS UNOPPOSED.

CONSERVATIVES UNOPPOSED. RADICALS UNOPPOSED.
H. G. Harbord, Great George. W. Preston, Vauxhall.
James Procter, Abercromby. John Holmes, Castle-st.
The total number of voters polled for the Conservative
condidates was 2793, and for the Radicals 2289, giving a
majority for the Conservatives of no fewer than 504 votes,
which proves indisputably that but for the unfortunate
differences which prevailed at the late parliamentary elec-
tion in this town, we should have returned triumphantly
two Conservative candidates.

We are at a loss to understand why Vauxhall Ward was
not contested by the Conservatives, when we call to mind
the fact that last year Mr. J. G. Morris was returned by
a majority of 118 to 79 over his opponent, Mr. Chalmer.
In Castle-street the case is different, for various reasons.
There are therefore 13 Conservatives returned this year
to the Council, and 3 Radicals. The retiring Conserva-
tives were 12 in number. The Radicals were yesterday
successful in one only of the contested wards, and here
their success is attributable to the unworthy desertion of
their cause by a knot of so-called Conservative Churchmen.
The following is a list of the Town Council as at pre-
sent constituted. The names printed in italics are those
of new members :
No. I.—EVERTON WARD.

Years to serve.
Alderman..... David Hodgson (c)
TV. Walthew (a)
{ 3
Councillors.. William Atherton (c)
Francis Shand (c).
___ 1

No. 2.— SCOTLAND WARD.
Alderman..... Richard Houghton (c) 0
John Woodrvif (c)
Councillors.. {James Holme (c) 2
William Thornhill (n) 1
..... No. 3.—VAUXHALL WARD.
Alderman..... T. B. Horsfall (c) 3
William Preston (a) 3
Councilors.. {J. G. Morris (c)
William Rathbone (n) 1
No. 4.—ST. PAUL'S WARD.
Alderman..... Richard Griffith (c) 0
R. B. Hill (c) 3
Councillors.. James Stitt (a) 2
Eyre Evans (n) 1
No. S.—EXCHANGE WARD.
Alderman..... James Lawrence (c) 3
G. H, Horsfall (c)
Councillors.. {James Tyrer (c)
Thomas Littledale, jun. (c)
No. 6.—CASTLE-STREET WARD.
Alderman..... Sir Thomas Brancker (c)
John Holmes (n) 3
Councillors.. {James Aikin (a).
Hugh Hornby (a) 1
No. 7.—ST. PETER'S WARD.
Alderman..... J. H. Turner (c)
R. S. Henderson (c) 3
Councillors.. J. A. Tinne (c) 2
John Stewart (c)
No. B.—PITT-STREET WARD.
Alderman. .... Thomas Sands (c)
Thomas Rimmer (c)
{ 3
Councillors.. Thomas Toulmin (c)
__ Thomas Robinson (c)

No. 9.—GREAT GEORGE WARD.
Alderman..... Anthony Swainson (c). 3
{_H. G. Harbord (a) 3
Councillors.. Joseph Cooper (c)
Thomas lloyden (c) 1
__ _ ___

No.'IO.—RODNEY-STREET WARD.
Alderman. .... R. S. Crook (c) • 0 '
J. A. Tobin (c)
•—• 3
Councillors.. { Samuel Holme (c)
J. N. Wood (c) .l
No. 11.-"ABERCROMBY WARD.
Alderman..... William Nicol C) 0 -
James Procter (
c)(
Councillors.. {Thomas Kaye (c) 2
C. W. Reade (c) 1 .
No. 12.—LIME-STREET WARD.
Alderman..... J. Bramley-Moore (c) 0
J. B. Lloyd (c) 3
Councillors.. Henry Dansorf (n) ......
Vincent Higgins (R)
1
No. 13.—ST. ANNE'S WARD.
Alderman..... Edmund Molyneux (c)..
James Parker (c)
Councillor's.. { William Bennett (c) 2
William Earle (a) 1
No. 11.—WEST DERBY WARD.
Alderman..... John Shaw Leigh (c) . 3
Josias Booker (c)
Councillors.. { George Hall Lawrence (c) ..
James -Plumpton (c)
No. 15.—SOUTH TOXTETH WARD,
Alderman..... W. P. Bushby (c) . .
Councillors.
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R.
D.... 32:1
Ambrose Lace (c)..
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Thomas Lloyd (a)
1
Thp state of parties in the Council is now, therefore, as
follows :--Conservatires : Aldermen, 16 ; Councillors,
33 ; total, 49. Radical. ; Councillors, 15. Conservative
mejority, 34.

We now proceed to record such proceedings in the re-
spective Wards as are of sufficient interest to be made
public.

1.-EVERTON WARD.
In this ward Mr. G. G. Hornby, late the member for -
Great George's Ward, was the Conservative candidate, and
Mr. Wm. Walthew appeared on the Radical side, repre-
senting, however, more particularly the feeling of the
Houseowners' Association, of which he is chairman.
From the commencement of this contest Mr. Hornby has
had brought against him a tissue of misrepresentations
and an amount of ill feeling, arising mainly from a clique
of so-called High Churchmen within the ward, which
have formed a disgraceful exception to the good feeling
which has characterised the struggle in every other ward
in the town. One of the misrepresentations in question,
if it is not immediately traceable to the successful candi-
date, Mr. Walthew, or promulgated with his sanction,
ought at least to have been promptly contradicted by him,
as an honourable man. The misrepresentation in question
was sent abroad in a circular, signed by the secretary of
the Houseowners' Association—Mr. Walthew being the
chairman, as we have before said, of such association—in
which a list was given of members of the council, said to
have voted in favour of a motion, very unfavourably re-
ceived by the association, in favour of rating the owners,
instead of the occupants, of cottage property. In the list,
thus published, the name of Mr. Hornby is given as hav-
ing voted in favour of such motion. He, however, not
only voted against the motion, but it must have been
known to the secretary of the association that he did so ;
for Mr. Hornby actually received, by letter, the thanks of
the association for having given such vote. This fact,
with a copy of Mr. Walthew's letter of thanks, was pla-
carded throughout the ward, but we suppose was covered
over, as such unpleasant contradictions usually are in ex-
citing times. The secretary was addressed by Mr. Hornby,
calling upon him to make the contradiction, as well known
as the slander, by issuing circulars correcting the original
mistake. Nothing of the sort, however, was done. The
slander was left to work its mischief. How Mr.Walthow,
however, as an honourable man, can condescend to owe
his seat in the council to the effect of-so unworthy a trick
it is difficult to tell.

From the first, the Radical candidate took the lead ;
and kept in a considerable majority up to 3 o'clock. From,
this time, however, the double votes from Exchange and
other wards began to come in. It proved, however, that
this course had been deferred a little too long; for at 4
o'clock, Mr. Hornby was five votes behind his opponent,
who is in consequence the sitting member. A few minutes
more would have turned the scale, as 5 voting papers were
tendered just as the poll was closing ; and it is confidently
stated that with twenty minutes more time, Mr. Hornby
would have had a majority scarcely short of fifty.
A scrutiny was demanded by Mr. Hornby's friends,
some votes having, asit appeared to them, been given by
parties not entitled to vote. After occupying last night
about four hours, however, the decision of the mayor
confirmed the validity of Mr. Walthew's return.