The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1850-08-13 00:00:00

SUNDAY SCHOOL SOCIETY FOR IRELAND.—We beg to
direct the attention of our readers to the annual sermon
on behalf of this excellent society, to be preached in
Christ Church, Liverpool, on Sunday morning next, th;.4
18th instant, and a public meeting to be held on the
Monday evening following. We hope the liberality of the
collections will be commensurate with the importance of
this truly christian object. We regret to learn that the
funds of the society are now exhausted.
The funeral of the Rev. R. Davies took place on T►les-
day, in St. James's Cemetery, and the remains of the
deceased were followed to the grave by a large number of
the local clergy and others. The service in the chapel
was read by the Rev. J. H. Stafford, a brother minister
with the deceased at St. Paul's, and the Rev. W. Raw-
son officiated at the grave. On Sunday the demise of the
rev. gentleman was improved at St. Paul's Church by a
very impressive sermon by the Rev. J. H. Stafford, who
on several occasions was so completely overpowered as to
be unable to proceed.
ST. THOMAS' CHURCH SCHOOLS.—The Rev. A. Hew-
lett preached in St. Thomas' Church, on Sunday, from the
10th c. Romans, 17th v. He entered fully into the merits of
his text, concluding by an affectionate appeal in behalf of
the Sunday and Day Schools, which, he observed, had
been founded in faith and prayer by a few individuals who
felt for the destitution of the district, and have been
labouring in their self-denying exertions for nearly two
years, and he knew, from facts sent to him, that their
efforts had not been in vain. The sum of £3O was
required, which he trusted those present who possessed
the faith spoken of in the text would contribute. After
an affectionate address to the teachers and children, the
sum of £l9 6s. was collected, leaving a balance of.£lo 145.,
which we trust may be raised from some friends to the
education of the poor.
FATAL ACCIDENTS.—On Saturday two inquests were
held, before the borough coroner, on the bodies of cotton
porters, who had been accidentally killed whilst pursuing
their occupation. The first was relative to the death of
James Davies, aged forty-five. The deceased, on the
26th ultimo, was in a cart loading cotton, which was be-
ing taken from Mr. Leeche's warehouse, in Vandries-
street, when a bale was thrown from the top of the pile,
which fell upon the deceased, and so severely injured him
as to occasion his death on Friday.—T'ie second inquest
was on the body of John Connor. aged fifty-two years.
On the 17th ultimo the deceased was assisting in deliver-
ing cotton in Messrs. Johnson's cotton-shed, in Cheap-
side, when a bale of cotton was thrown against him, and
broke his leg, from the effects of which he died on Friday.
A verdict of accidental death was returned in each case.
li► reference to these cases the jury made a strong pre-
sentment, relative to the circumscribed space generally
allowed for the delivery of cotton, and one of them re-
marked that it appeared to them that a greater value was
placed upon a foot of land than upon a human life.
M'DLLE LIND.—Our readers are aware that Mademoi-
selle Lind makes her third public appearance amongst us
on Friday. The Nightingale has been recruiting herself
at the watering places of Germany, and she was expected
in London yesterday. She will leave the metropolis on
Wednesday morning, and arrive here in the evening; but;
it is not yet known where she will reside during her stay.
It is reported that she never was in better health or voice.
The first rehearsal will take place on Thursday evening,
but it will be strictly private, as also will that of Saturday.
So great has been the demand for tickets, that the com-
mittee have found it necessary to contrive 400 additional
places, almost the whole of which have been taken ; and
the tickets will soon be, if they are not already, at a
premium. Strangers from all parts are expected : tickets
having been taken by persons in London, Glasgow, Edin-
burgh, Cornwall, Belfast, Staffordshire, and other places,
remote and near. Many distinguished names are on the
list ; and most of the stalls, which, on ordinary occasions,
are calculated to accommodate six, will, on this occasion,
seat eight or ten.
LIVERPOOL TALENT AT WHITBY.—Mr. Henry Law-
son gave a grand concert on Monday, at the Royal
Hotel, which was attended by every respectable member
in the town. The principal feature of the concert was
Mr. Lawson's performances on the violin. His first solo
was a fantasia of his own -composition, on Scotch airs,
which was executed in a masterly manner, and loudly
encored. Paganini's " Carnival de Venice" was, how-
ever, his chef d'ceuvre, and was exquisitely played. In
his style, his scientific execution, and ideal grace, we have
strong evidence of the classical school in which he has
studied. This solo was also enthusiastically encored when
Mr. Lawson repeated several of the most attractive pas-
sages. Miss Whitnall was in tolerable voice, and was
encored in " 0 Erin my Country." Miss Drayton has a
sweet voice, but not of great power.. She sang two or
three songs very prettily. " All is lost" was beautifully
sung by Mr. Ryalls, in truth we scarce ever remember
having listened to a song with greater pleasure. His
voice is pleasing and of good compass, and the more he
is heard the more he is appreciated. He was encored in
every song l►e sung during the evening. At the com-
mencement of the second part, Mr. H. V. Lewis gave a
grand fantasia on the piano-forte in very superior style.
A re-visit to this town, with such talent as Mr. Ryalls,
will ensure Mr. Lawson an enthusiastic reception, to say
nothing of his own abilities.—Yorkshire Gazette.
THE DOCK Womcs.—Messrs. Hartley, the dock sur-
veyors, have just published the annual report on the state
and progress of thedock works. After describing what has
been done at many of the docks, they say—" The river
wall in front of the proposed docks has been constructed
northwards of the fort, of various lengths and heights,
varying from ten to twenty-two feet above the datum of
the Old Dock Sill, for an aggregate length of 1,300 yards,
450 yards yet remaining uncommenced upon, the founda-
tions of which are of a description which require piles to
be used, and other means taken for attaining security ;
preparations are in a forward state for prosecuting this
work. Considerable progress has been made with the
embankment for the quays, but much greater expedition
might have been made, and some expense avoided, had a
definite plan been decided upon for the formation of the
works which may have eventually to be carried out here.
Engines, mortar mills, and other necessary appliances are
being erected for the use of this work. WAPPING IM-
PROVEMENTS.—But• very little progress has been yet
made in the execution of this work beyond taking down
the buildings upon the few different parcels of land-as
they are purchased and possession given up to us. The
materials obtained therefrom are used in the dock works
as quickly as received. SOUTH WORKS.—A great por-
tion of the river wall south of the Toxteth Dock has been
constructed to such a height as appears desirable during
the present uncertain appropriation of this part of the
dock estate. A new street has been formed on the
eastern boundary in lieu of a portion of old Sefton-street ;
and a railway for the conveyance of timber is being laid
down "

LAUNCHES.—On Saturday two fine vessels were turned
from the stocks within an hour of each other, and from
adjoining building-yards. The first launch took place from
the yard of Messrs. William Rennie and Co., on the west
side of the Brunswick Dock. The vessel is a ship, and
was, in compliment to the principal in the firm of the
builders, called the 'William Rennie. She was built for
Messrs. Wilson and M`Lachlan, is intended for the South
American trade, and is to be commanded by Capt. Silk.
Her length of keel is 103 feet, and over all 108 feet ; her
burthen old measurement 249 tons, and new measurement
234 tons. She is a neat, pretty-looking ship, of a splendid
model, and is classed as .a ten years' vessel. She was
designed by Mr. William Rennie, who, it may not be
generally known, had also the honour of designing the
celebrated Swordfish, which was built in Miramichi ; and
it is worthy of remark, that there is now on the stocks,
in the building-yard of Messrs. Cato, Miller, and Co. a
ship of 900 tons burthen, which, it is expected, will be
ready for launching about September next, also of Mr.
Rennie's designing. This vessel, we believe, will be the
largest merchantman yet built in this port. The William
Rennie is built of oak, greenheart, teak, and mahogany.
Her figure-head is a bust of her designer and builder.
The second launch took place from the building-yard of
Messrs. W. B. Jones and Co. The vessel was a fine ship
called the Jalawar, of about 660 tons old, and 770 tons
new, measurement. Her length of keel is 138 feet, and
over all she measures 150 feet. Sh 3 is built of English
oak and East India teak, is intended for the China trade,
and is to be commanded by Capt. Heron. Her owners
are Messrs. Henry Moore and Co. She is a fine-model.
and is classed as a thirteen-year ship. The figure-head,
which, as well as that of the William Rennie, was carved
by Allan, of Wapping, is a representation of an Indian
prince, and somewhat resembles in appearance the por-
trait of the Nepaulese princes. The launch took place a
little before one o'clock, and a more graceful or beautiful
one was never witnessed. The vessel, as she floated on
the water, elicited the admiration of all beholders. After
each launch a numerous company partook of a cold col-
lation prepared in the respective building yards, when the
usual congratulations were exchanged.
THE LATE RIBBON RIOT IN CHADWICK-STREET.—
On Thursday the inquest on John Sangster, who died
from the effects of gun-shot wounds inflicted upon bim
in a Ribbon riot in Chadwick-street, on the 13th July,
was resumed before the borough coroner, when a verdict
of manslaughter was returned against John Wright,
labourer, who fired the shot which caused Sangster's
death. The following presentment was made to the.
coroner by the jury on the subject of party processions in
Liverpool :—" Bth August, 1850.—We, the undersigned
jurors on the inquest held on the body of John Sangster,
the younger, who was killed by a gunshot wound, in a
riot in Chadwick-strret, on the 13th of July last, beg to
record our' opinion that the said riot appears to us to have
had its origin in a certain Orange procession, which took
place the day before; and we would urge upon you the
necessity of the local authorities causing measures to be
taken for the suppression of all processions of whatever
denomination, in Liverpool, for the future. On behalf of
the jury, War. PEARSON. To the Coroner of Liverpool."
After the above presentment had been made, Mr. Dowl-
ing, head constable, who was in attendance, said the sub-
ject of party processions had frequently been under con-
sideration by the magistrates, who had issued orders to
have them suppressed as far as practicable. He had
acted on those orders as far as it was in his power to do ;
but in the present state of the law they had no power to
prevent, altogether, processions of a party or political
nature. An endeavour had been made to introduce a
clause into one of the local bills giving the authorities
this power, but the government opposed its insertion, and
the clause had to be withdrawn. Those processions were
always attended with the worst consequences; the pas-
sions of both parties were excited, and during these pro-
cessions, or on the following day, rioting usually took
place. The Irish population of this town was larger than
that of any town in Ireland, with three exceptions, and
he (Mr. Dowling) did not see why the " Party Proces-
sions Act" in force in that country could not be made
applicable to Liverpool. He mentioned these circum-
stances to show that the subject had not, escaped the at-
tention of the magistrates, who were most anxious to
prevent all processions, whether of one party or the
other, but were unable to do so. in the present state of
the law. Wright, who is in custody in the borough gaol,
is a dock labourer, and keeps a beer-house in Chadwick-
street. Sangster was ow son of a labourer, residing in
the neighbourhood.