The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1841-09-21 00:00:00

REVISING BARRISTERS' COURT,

The barristers appointed to revise the lists of persons
entitled and claiming to be entitled to vote in the election of
members to serve in parliament for this borough—namely,
Stephen Temple. and James Wilde, Esquires. opened their
court at the Sessions-house on Saturday ; and after sitting
until four o'clock, adjourned till yesterday, when the busi-
ness was resumed at the usual hour.

For the purpose of forwarding -the revision, Mr. Temple
presided in the Sessions-house, and Mr. Wilde in the Grand
Jury-room. The following are the only cases of interest
which had occurred up to last night, the objections having
been first taken :

Timothy Coffee's name, of Thomas-street, being called,
he said he rented a house at £l6 a year, including water,
and had paid all his rates. In cross-examination by Mr.
Wright, he stated that he let the cellar off at 2s. lid. a week,
which would reduce his own payment to an amount under
4:10. Au endeavour was, however, made on the other side
to show, that as Coffee had the key of a door leading into the
front cellar, (which was let off,) and bad access to it three
times a week for water, the pipe being there, he was himself
virtually the sole tenant of the whole premises. But it
appeared that the procuring of the water was merely a
sufferance, and that there was a distinct letting of the cellar.
Mr. Temple taking this view of the case, the name was
struck off.

On Ilugh Connolly being called, his wife appeared for him.
She said that she lived in Thomas-street, in a house of £2O
a year, and was at work, so that he could not attend. The
rates had been paid, she added by himself. Mr. Wrightsub-
mated that the wife's mere assertion was not the best evi-
dence of the payment, and she could not tell where the
money was got from, or whether he had not got it from other
parties and not out of his earnings. As the best evidence,
therefore, was not produced, it was ruled that the case should
stand over until the husband came up next day.
Thomas Cormack, Thomas-street, was next objected to.
He had removed from the opposite side of the street, where
he paid a rent of £l2 into his present house, for which he
paid £26. He had paid up and had also paid one year's rates
in advance for his new house. The objection taken by Mr.
Wright was, that though he had paid the rates stated, and
claimed to be rated under the 30th clause, it was required by
the 27th section of the act, that he should also have tendered
all the rates or arrears then due on the newly entered house.
The rate-books were referred to, and it appeared that arrears
were then due upon that house by the previous tenant, but
they had not been carried out as due by him. The barrister
stated that he should be very slow in taking such an inter-
pretation of the clause pointed out as the intention of the
legislature, particularly as the 30th clause, with which it
must be taken in conjunction, was designed as a remedy for
the voter should he not be rated. Besides the construction
urged amounted to an absurdity. Mr. Snowball urged in
behalf of the voter. The barrister decided that as the
man was rated in the books, and put upon the last rate,
taking the rational purport of the clauses, pari materia, he
should admit the vote.
Patrick Cunningham said he paid £l7 a-year for a house
in Crosbie-street ; but the cellar was let off by him for 2s. 6d.
a week, which reduced his payment to £lO 10s. His land-
lord paid for the water, by (as the witness stated) an espe-
cial agreement, he (the landlord) himself
paying the Water
Company. It did not appear what amount was paid for the
water, or whether it would invalidate his vote by reducing
his rent below £lO. A question also remained to be decided
whether the premises and the water were so rented together
as to constitute one tenantcy, not liable to deduction for
what might be paid for the water. The case was accordingly
deferred for further evidence until this day.
Several cases in which the wives of the parties appeared
for them were deferred until they could themselves attend.
The case of Mr. Joseph Dutton, who was objected to as
regarded premises in Great George-street, and the case of
his son, for whom he appeared as agent, were also deferred
for additional evidence.
Mr. Timothy Jevons appeared to answer objections against
himself, his two brothers, Thomas and William, and a part-
ner named Townsend Wood, iron merchants. The objection
• was made to their claim as voters for an iron warehouse, in,
we believe, Bath-street. It was rated at £7O, and the rates
' had been paid up. Mr. Wright objected on the ground that
the premises were merely a shed, and not a warehouse,
within the meaning of the act, the shed being walled only on
three sides and open on the other. Mr. Snowball contended
on the opposite side, that the premises were " a warehouse,
; or other building," for the stowage or reception of goods ;
that it was roofed over, and that breaking into it would con-
' stitute a felony, if not a burglary. The revising barrister
retired to consult with his colleague on the point, and, on his
return, decided that they took the building to be ejusdem
generis 'a warehouse, and allowed the votes of the four
parties..

Robert Jones, a young man of twenty years of age,
'peared as agent for his father, a tailor and draper, who was
objected to in respect to a house and shop in Tithebarn-
street, rented at forty guineas. The rates had been paid ;
but, on cross-examination, witness said that his own name,
T. Jones, only was over the door ; that he had been a part-
ner with his father from November last ; that no deed of
co-partnery had been drawn out, and that if his father's
creditors called, he (witness) would be represented as the
tenant. The barrister remarked, that the son was tenant for
his father's creditors, and the father tenant before that court.
The name was struck out.
Mr. Maddocks appeared in behalf Edward Lloyd,
merchant, and partner with a I\l r. Dtv)y, who was objected
to by Mr. Wright, on the gr3uLd that he had not paid the full
amount of his rates. It appeared on reference to the hooks,
that the last amount paid was in place of small
amount above that auto, owing to a mistaka in the clerk who
made out the bill at the parish office

The amount gait

sufficient to cover the amount of poor-rates due, but the
bill rendered also included a church-rate, and in apportionitq:

that amount respectively to poor-rates and church-rates
there was a small deficiency in the latter. Mr '

produced the bill and receipt, on the face of which the whole
sum of £1 18a was stated to be for " parish rates." The
barrister stated that church-rates were also parish rates, and
that the overseers had a right to apportion the amount

received as had been done. The act was so stringent as to
the full payment of all parish-rates, that he was imperatively
called upon to strike off the name of the party from the hst.

CORRESPONDENCE

DIALOGUE BETWEEN A SHIPMASTER AND A
MEMBER OF THE ASSOCIATION.

TO THE EDITOR OF THE LIVERPOOL STANDARD,

SIR,—In a dialogue under the above title, which appeared
in the STANDARD of Friday, and which I have perused
with much attention, there is nothing to be found but what
ie strictly true, and commanding the attention of every one
connected with the maritime welfare of our country. The
case might have been made stronger, but could not be put
more justly or forcibly. There is, however, an omission ;
and that arises, I feel certain, from its being an exact tran-
script of a viva-noes conversation, which did not bring on
the carpet the Mates' Association. This, then, it becomes
me to fill up, as " acting manager " of the Mates' Associa-
tion ; and believe me, sir, it is a pleasant duty, because the
omission must have arisen from forgetfulness, inasmuch as
the Mates' Association is deeply indebted to the Shipmasters'
Association, for kindness and liberality, and individual as-
sistance on the part of the members, at much personal sa-
crifice on their parts; for most nobly and kindly have they
come forward to assist their junior (but oh, how important !)
officers. I wish, sir, I was empowered to name individuals ;
but, alas! I anynot. There is, however, one whom, being
in a public situation, I shall take the liberty of noticing,
whether it pleases him or not—for, being a public officer, he
has no right to find fault—and that is Mr. Moss, master of
the rooms of the Shipmasters' Association. he labour,
time, and attention he has devoted to our association, is only
commensurable with his well-known worth and wishes for
the prosperity of all that should be dear to the heart of every
Briton, viz., the welfare of its seamen. That it is the ardent
wish of all connected with the sea is evident from the inquiry,
at the end of the dialogue, respecting the Sailors' Home.
But how is that to flourish—that is, to be of any Christian
utility—without the mates ? How much more forcibly would
the value of the Shipmasters' Association have been put, had
its advocate said this :—" Perhaps, dear sir, you are not
aware that we are doing our utmost to secure the firm esta-
blishment of a Mates' Association, that has recently been
brought forward ; this will enable us to have mates on whom
we can place the utmost reliance." " Why, what a bed of
roses you will all be on then ! " _ .

I could say, sir, a great deal more; but, expecting shortly
to have to lecture on the society, and being well aware of the
kind feeling of the Shipmasters' Association, I shall do no
further than subscribe myself your obedient servant,
B. W. TRACEY, Lieut. R.N.,
Acting Manager of the Mates' Association.

THE LIVERPOOL DISPENSARIES

TO THE EDITOR OF THE LIVERPOOL STANDARD

SIR,—A. meeting beinc, appointed for the purpose of re-
lieving the depressed funds of the Dispensaries, patronised,
and to be presided over, by the Mayor, upon Friday next,
I ;hope that a few remarks upon the subject may not be
considered as quite out of place, from one who has worked
hard, studied, and watched, the progress and proceedings of
the medical institutions of Liverpool for now nearly forty
years. No one, I think, can doubt the usefulness and extent
of_the Dispensaries in this town; and with the exception of
Manchester, I believe the numbers attended by the medical
officers is not equalled by any similar establishment under
the direction of one committee, throughout the whole of her
Majesty's dominions, in which may be included the metro-
polis itself. It cannot, therefore, be a matter of much sur-
prise that these institutions should labour under pecuniary
embarrassment, as has always beeti the case once in about
every five, seven, or ten years. And why is it so ? for it is
evident that there is no want of charitable feeling amongst
our mercantile community, and there ought not to be any
want either of pecuniary means ; although, I believe, that
experience has proved beyond the possibility of doubt, that
not only the dispensaries, but almost every charitable insti-
tution in the town, has been mainly supported by those who
can least afford it. Some of those (for I will not say all)
who have been most successful in mercantile affairs, are so
much absorbed in their extensive concerns that, it is much to
be feared, they consider the subjects of charity unworthy of
their attention. Unfortunately, it happens that, although
there is no charity in the town which does more extensive
and real good, at so small a cost, as the relief which the
dispensaries afford, to those who are afflicted with poverty
and disease, it is painful to acknowledge that their high stand-
ing is not in the same proportion appreciated.
The first consideration of the committees ought to be, and
I believe is, the relief of the poor overwhelmed with dis-
tressing poverty and dire disease ; but there is a second con-
sideration, which comes so close upon the well-being of the
medical institutions, that I trust I shall not be considered as
inimical to such establishments, nor offensive to my medical
brethren, if I venture to point out the advantage it would be
to both, if all the medical officers were more or less remu-
nerated for their services, by which, I am confident, the poor
would be better attended, and the standing of medical men
would be heightened.
At present 50,000 patients are annually prescribed for at
the north and south dispensaries, by which thei e must be
either one of two evils ; viz., if the medical officer is both
zealous and conscientious in the discharge of his duties, the
probability is, that he is compelled to neglect his private pro-
fessional interests, in such a manner as to lay the foundation
for irremediable anxiety so long as he lives. If, on the con-
trary, he neglects his duties, his professional character is
probably injured, and, what is of more consequence to the
community, the objects and designs of the institution are not
carried out,

The great anxiety which medical men evince for being ap-
pointed to public institutions, leads to a very natural infer-
e ice, that there are advantages to be derived from them un-
known to the public, and which medical men will not dis-
close ; and, no doubt, the opportunity of witnessing a great
variety of cases and practice is very considerable ; but as this
must entirely depend upon the use which each individual
makes of it, it is no criterion of superiority ; for I am one of
those who think that twenty cases closely, diligently, and
scientifically watched, are more advantageous to the prac-
titioner and the patient than one hundred visited and at-
tended superficially. Now, as this subject will sooner or
later become an object of parliamentary investigation and
arrangement, I am anxious that Liverpool should be one of
the foremost in testing its practicability.
I would, therefore, urgently suggest that there should be
no honorary officers attached to any medical establishment
in Liverpool, and that the fees paid to those so called, by
pupils, should belong to the funds of the institution, and be-
come a part and parcel of its permanent resources.
I should also suggest that no physician or surgeon should
ever be appointed to any hospital or dispensary unless lie
will consent to become at least a clinical teacher, if not some-
thing more, and that the services of all medical officers should
be limited to 7, 10, or 15 years, agreeable to their own wishes
and prospects for private professional confidence ; for beyond
which period he either injures himself, the profession, or the

objects of the institution.
By this modification in the constitution of medical char

ties, the waas of the sick poor would be provided for, more
rigid attendance would be secured, and much anxiety, if not
mortification, would be avoided in the young medical asp'r •
ant, and, in addition to which, the more independent and
wealthy part of the community would secure for themselves
medical practitioners well grounded, both by claims and pre-
tensions, for the confidence of those who may honour them
by their preference.
These remarks are brought forward from the purest mo-
tives, both towards my medical brethren in this locality, the
medical profession in general, and, at the same time, of pre-
serving permanent advantages, in future, for every class of
those who require medical assistance, from the humblest in-
dividual to the most exalted in society ; and if I should fail
in making any impression, I shall not regret having made the
attempt.—l am, sir, your obedient servant,
Liverpool, Sept. 20, 1841. NIEDICUS.
[We insert our correspondent's letter without implying an
assent to his propositions, as we are not sufficiently acquainted
with the practical working of the institution to be able to
offer an opinion upon them. We hope, however, that, at
the meeting on Friday, some arrangements will be entered
into, for the purpose of extending the operations of the cha-
rity, as well as placing it upon a permanently established
basis.]

THE DISPENSARIES

TO THE EDITOR OF THE LIVERPOOL STANDARD,

observe with great pain that the governors of the
Dispensaries have avowed their intention (unless enabled to
continue as at present by the liberality of the public), to cur-
tail the usefulness of the charity, in consequence of want of
funds. Now, sir, permit me to suggest to the members of
the Festival Choral Society that if they would come forward
and perform an oratorio or performance of sacred music, a
very large sum might be raised, and be_ the means of reliev-
ing the charity in question from its difficulties. 1 think that
every performer of music in Liverpool would give his gra-
tuitous services, and join in assisting a charity, the benefits
of which are so well known. If the Choral Society will lend
their aid, and the use of one .
of the churches is permitted by
the bishop, (say St. Mark's, Duke-street,) the expense
would be trifling.
Mr: Clarke would, I verily believe, announce a night's
performance for the same laudable purpose, at the Theatre
Royal.
The Committee of the Exhibition of Modern Artists would
perhaps set over one. day's receipts—and the proprietors
is lf town in
with i g lit
heartalsoanb
de iiiliadnufl,et
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operateother exhibitions
the
goo thework. t
ter is taken up, success certain.

PHILANTHROPIST

DEPENDING ON ONE'
journeyman tailor, who leftS
\ltlrdisTstC:ei-g\hVbeouhral'isoeodheoairidtrtahnaitp aa
short time ago,
trick. Being '' hard
fatigued, he rested his arms played off the this
not very creditable
and was ruminating,Fancy as the phrase goes, and rather
of the field s ar mws
buepno
an
body
dgyatoef leadinglrisiiinento c corn-
field,aameup
df,roamndthe tailor's manner, that he was the owner
in the act of looking at the crop to see if it
were ready for the hook, they at once asked for " the job."
The tailor hesitated for a moment, as if in deep thought, and
then gave a half negative. The hesitation of the tailor
caused the poor Irishmen to renew their entreaties. and at
last the tailor said he had an objection to Irishmen, having
employed some last year that did not do their work properly.
The reapers assured " his honour" that they would behave
" dacently" arid do the work as it ought to be ; but his ho-
nour was not disposed to trust them, unless they would de-
posit a certain sum in his hands. The poor fellows raised
several pounds. the fruits of their industry, which they
placed in his honour's hands, receiving in return orders to
commence cutting the wheat on the following morning. We
are sorry to add, the tailor who practised the deception got
clear away with his booty before the " mistake" was disco-
vered. He may yet receive his deserts.—Derby Mercury.
LoCnAdoviraOrNe n"owNpl'rwar:tPlEg the stale
swindlers in
stale trick of advertising in
I newspapers at re-
ducedPbPutY the cash being the country newspapers that they supply
prices for " Cash in advance,"
ad-
vanced, the papers never follow.

PorULATION OF LA.NCA,SIIIILL.—We understand that
the population of Lancashire, by census just couipleted, is
1,600,431; in 1831 it tmounted to 1,336,834. Increase
263,59 f.

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e house the extent of the deficiency to be
deficiency between the expenditure and
ehended it would be found not to fail
to given by the late Chancellor of the
lbably the sum of £2,500,000 would have
he service of the current year. Into the
s of that deficiency his right hon. friend
ould state the measures which he
he purpose of making temporary
With respect to the- mea-
and expenditure of the
tendon daring the meeting of par-
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expressed his opinion that it was

the revenu,

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uue and expenditure ; and her Majesty's
avail themselves of the earliest oppor-
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the existing evil. Whether that could
thing the expenditure of the country, or
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1 postpone for future consider-
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the- manner which had hitherto prevailed, namely, that of
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te lateness of the season, nor of other
Lear, hear) that measures of importance