The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1849-05-29 00:00:00

WEST DERBY GUARDIANS.-At the weekly meeting
on Wednesday there were present Mr. Roskell (in the
chair) and 18 other members. A discussion arose as to
extra charges made by Dr. Whittle and others, in addi-
tion to the usual fee of 10s. for each patient in midwifery.
The whole of these extra charges were disallowed except-
ing one, which was to be sent to the Poor Law Commis-
sioners for approval.—Mr. Ledger complained that Dr.
Chalmers' salary had been raised from £5O to £BO, and
gave notice of a motion for its reduction.—Notice of a
motion was eiven for the appointment of a matron to the

Fever Hospital.—Mr. Batten objected to the mode in
which the medical officers were now paid, and read a re-
port on the subject, which was received, and ordered to
be forwarded to the Poor Law Guardians, praying that the
evil might be remedied. .
DOCK COMMITTEE—THURSDAY
of Works recommended certain arrangements for the
better regulation and accommodation of the ferry boats
using the large landing-stage. A conversation ensued
as to the Seacombe boats, Mr. Parry, the owner,
having declined to use the large landing stage.
The committee were of opinion that the Seacornbe
boats might go to the small stage, and the arrange-
ments which had been made did not include any accom-
modation for them : they could only offer facilities at the
great stage to those who chose to avail themselves of it.
The arrangements of the Sub-committee were confirmed.
Some appointments of delivery foremen at the Albert
Dock warehouses. Owen Pritchard, who had been 20
years master of one of the graving docks, was super-
annuated upon an allowance of 20s. per week. Directions
were given to fill up the vacancy. Scales and weights
were ordered to be furnished for the new north docks,
great inconvenience having been felt from the want of
them, At the suggestion of Mr. Nicol, a return was
ordered to be furnished of the number of vessels loaded
and cleared out to New York during the last year. It
appeared that some matter in connexion with the subject
was under the consideration of the Harbour Master's
Committee, and a difference of opinion existed among the
agents of the vessels engaged in the New York trade.
The return was ordered to be furnished. A letter was
read from Mr. G. Worthington, late solicitor to the Dock
Trust, acknowledging their liberality and kindness towards

-The Sub-cornmittec

him since his retirement from the office of solicitor

EDUCATION.—On Thursday last, a meeting was held at
the Bible Society's house, in Slater-street, called by the
Revs. K. Barker and H. Higgins, to receive the Rev. R.
Krost of Manchester, and Mr. Reynolds, the honorary
secretary of the Home and Colonial Training Liberal
Society, Grass Inn-road, London, to hear a statement of
the principles and plans of that society, and some•hints on
the management of children. After a speech of some
length from Mr. Krost, Mr. Reynolds addressed the
meeting. He said the educational principles of the
society were based on those of the celebrated Pestalezzi,
as they had been modified by the late Rev. Mazo and
Miss Mazo ; that the society kept two objects in view, to
make teachers acquainted with the principles of education,
as founded on the nature of children ; the second, to ini-
tiate them into the practical part of teaching. He entered
at some length into the manner in which these things
were accomplished, and also into the method in which the
children were taught, reading extracts from the report of
Mr. Tufnell, one of her Majesty's inspectors of schools,
speaking very highly of the system and of its results. Mr.
Reynolds then gave some hints on the management of
children as passionate children, obstinate, selfish, cunning
children, &c.,—a subject which seemed greatly to interest
his audience. In conclusion, he gave some useful advice
to Sunday school teachers. He was heard throughout
with much attention, and it may be hoped much good
will result from his visit. Teachers on the system of the
society are at Christ Church schools, the Mechanics'
Institute, &c.,

THE LOCAL RATES.—MFETING OF THE COUNCIL.—
On Saturday a Special Meeting of the Council was held,
to sanction the rates levied under the Sanatory Act for
the ensuing year. This is usually a matter of form,
but as some opposition arose at a former meeting, (which
was " counted out,") the present one was to come to a
conclusion. A memorial from Kirkdale was read, stating
that the inhabitants were much over-rated, and could not
pay the amount. Another memorial from the Warehouse-
keeper's Association was presented, to the effect that the
rates amounted to half the proceeds of the property.
Mr. TINNE, as Chairman of the Health Committee, in
proposing the general rate for the borough, complained
of the conduct of the Council in retreating at the last
meeting, thus putting the town to additional expense and
delay. The committee were anxious to economize, and
to afford every possible information. Several necessary
sanatory works had, in consequence, to he postponed.
He moved that the rate for Liverpool this year be 6d. in
the pound. The general rate included several items to
local officers, and some necessary expenses (in cleansing
ashpits, &c.,) which he explained. The total estimate
was £14,391. He explained how strictly the lodging-
house keepers were now looked after. Mr. Horrtby
seconded the motion. Mr. Cooper, in moving an amend-
ment, said the rates of last year had not been collected,
24,000 only, out of 64,000 in the parliamentary borough,
having paid. Many houses, he admitted, were unoccu-
pied, but the rates on many others had not been enforced.
He thought sd. in the pound (the same as the past year,)
ought to suffice. Mr. Thompson seconded the amend-
ment. Mr. Procter was in favour of a 41d. rate, but
after receiving an explanation, concurred in the sd. rate.
Mr. S. Holme was in favour of the 6d. rate, and urged
the actual necessity of cottage property paying an equitable
share. On a division there appeared, for the amendment,
10 ; against it, 29 ; so that the 6d. rate was carried. A
10d. paving rate was carried for Everton, and a general
rate of Bd. Mr. Tinne, in moving a ls. 6d. rate for Kirk-
dale, (in place of is. Bd. last year,) said the rate fell
heavily on that township, part of it having been previously
borne by the Turnpike Trust. He thought it would he
generous in the town of Liverpool to include the whole
of the out-townships in one paving rate. Mr. H. Hornby
seconded the resolution. An amendment proposing Is. 2d.
was moved, but lost. A general Bd. rate for the township
was then laid, and some minor rates. For West Derby
the rates were next laid without opposition, namely ls.
paving, general rate 7d., and two minor rates. For Tox-
teth Park the rate for paving was proposed to be ls. 2d.
It was moved as an amendment that it be Is., and Mr.
Harbord strongly supported this, and after a discussion
it was adopted. Mr. Tinne then proposed a general rate
for Toxteth of is: 3d. Mr. Harbord moved that the rate
be only ls., and this amendment was carried,_bx: a majority
of 16 to 11. The Council then separated.