The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1848-05-23 00:00:00

From R. 'Steele, Esq.

Mr. Levi has this day operated upon a corn under my great
toe-nail with the greatest skill, and in a short period of tim.e
The corn has been under my nail a long' time, which caused it
to grow into the flesh, and thereby inflammation was incurred ;
but I am happy to state Mr. Levi has cured my toe entirely,
and I can walk now with the greatest ease. I can, therefore,
recommend my friends who are suffering from the same cause
to pay a visit to 111. Levi. R. STEELE.

17, Russell-street, Liverpool, March 6th, 1846.
Mr. Levi has this day extracted my corn without giving me
any pain. R. T. DUARTE.
9, Exchange-buildings, Liverpool, 10th Jan., 1848.

I certify that Mr. Levi has extracted several corns from my
foot without giving any pain. W. W. FALLS.
25, IVashington-street, Liverpool,l9th Jan., 1848.

From the Most Rev. his Grace the Lord Archbishop of Armagh.
I certify that Mr. Levi extracted the corns which were in my
feet without giving me any pain. JOHN G. ARMAGH.
30, Charles-street, St. Tames's-square, August 8, 1843.

From his Grace the Duke of Leeds.
I consider that Mr. Levi is a very clever operator for corns,
as he has extracted several very painful for me this morning,
without the smallest pain. LEEDS.

From his Grace the Duke of Cleveland.
I certify that Mr. Levi has completely cured my corns.
CL[ corns.
From the Most Noble the Marquis of Thomond.
I certify that Mr. Levi has extracted corns rrom me six years
ago, and that I suffered no inconvenience since.
41, Belyrave-square, May 16th, 1844. THOMOND.

From the Right lion. the Earl of ',Stamford and Warrington.
I certify that Mr. Levi has extracted my corns with skill, and
without pain. S'FAMFORD AND WARRINGTON.
88, Hill street, Berkeley-square, May 21, 1841.

From the Right lion. the present Eart of Caledon.
I certify that Mr. Levi has extractea several corns from my
feet without giving me the slightest pain, and in a few minutes.
July 18. ALEXANDER, Coldstream Guards.

From the Most Noble the Marquis of Lothian.
I certify that Mr. Levi has extracted several corns from my
feet, without giving any pain. LOTHIAN.

From the Most Noble the Marquis of Lansdowne.
Mr. N. Levi extracted a corn from me with perfect facility
and success. • LANSDOWNE.
From the Most Noble the Marquis of Douglas.

I certify to the skill of Mr. Levi.
August 8, 1846. DOUGLAS. AND CLYDESDALE.

From the Right Hon. the Earl of Home.
I certify that Mr. Levi extracted corns from my feet four years
ago, which have not returned. HOME.
London, May 18, 1836. -
In addition to the above authenticated Testimonials, and to
many thousand more in Monsieur Levi's possession, he can
confidently give reference to the first Medical Practitioners of
the highest standing in the Metropolis,_ and also to the Physi-
cians in Ordinary to her Majesty the Queen, by favouring him
with a call at his Itesidence,

No. 34, DOLD,S;FREET, LIVERPOOL

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Just published, pp. 224, price 7s. 6d.,
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By HUGH NEILL,
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MR. HAWKSLEY'S LETTER.

TO THE EDITOR OF TEE LIVERPOOL JOURNAL,

SIR,—Having observed in the Liverp:a Meretry,
of the 10th instant, a leading article on "The Water
-question," containing internal evidcrice that the editor has
been seriously misled with respect to the deli on which that
gentleman has based his arguments, I beg, through the medium
of your journal, to oiler the earliest possible correction that
time and opportunity have afforded me of some of the more
important errors therein contained.
The editor of the Mercury states, as a FACT, that the expe-
riments for determining the quantity of water yieMed by the
Harrington Wells haves-.lut been concluded. 'ibis is not cor-
rect, as in truth all that has yet been effected has been done by
way of "experiment," to determine, the "habitudes," so to
speak, of the wells and pumps. The final " atlmeasurenzente"
Of the available yield have yet to be made.
The editor next proceeds to announce, that the wells afford a
daily supply of 3,103,641 gallons, but that as Mr. Hawksley's
estimate was 1,700,000 gallons, the result proves an excess of
1,403,641 gallons over Mr. Ilawlisley's estimate.
These statements are, however, wholly incorrect. Firstly,
because the wells do not yield the stated (gross) quantity :
secondly, because my estimate, in itself incorrectly given, does
not relate to a gross quantity, but to a residual quantity : and,
thirdly, because there is no such difference between my estimate
and the actually available yield as .that deduced by the editor
of the Mercury.
I cannot follow in the track of other parties who have pre-
sumed to anticipate the report of the gentlemen to whom the
Corporation have committed the determination of the PER-
MANENTLY AVAILABLE yield of the wells ; nor, however agree-
able such a course might be to myself, can I venture to an-
nounce the result of any of the prelimmuary " experiments "
made by them; but with respect to my own estimates, I may
properly state that the results were obtained from observa-
tions made upon the yield of the'Harrington Company's wells
at the level at which they were ordinarily worked, in conse-
quence of that company having rejected my request to measure
the water at the lower level. My remits to the water commit-
tee state, in a fair and impartial manner the circumstances
under which my observations were made, and the conclusions
to which those observations had led, namely, "that the quan-
tity of water DISTRIBUTABLE from the works purchased by the
Corporation does not exceed 3,000,000 gallons per diem, and is
not less than 2,500,000 gallons per diem ;" and then proceed
to .say that, "for the present, and until further data shall have
been obtained, after a period of dry weather, I will assume the
daily quantity at 2.800,000 gallons ;" and I have elsewhere
stated, that although I was not afforded by the Harrington
Company the necessary facilities for obtaining results of per,
fect accuracy, yet that the observations made were such as .to
confine the chances of error within narrow limits.

Now, sir, I will call yonr attention to one or two important
differences between myself and the misinformant of the editor
of the Mercury. And first, that it is admitted, and stands in
evidence, that the available yield of the wells of the Bootle
Company is something under 1,004,000 gallons per diem. My
est;nmte of the available yield of the wells of the Harrington
Company, after a period of dry weather, after deduction of the
very large quantity of water necessary and used for condensing
the steam of the engines (water which, being mixed with grease
and other foul matter, ought not to be supplied to the town,)
and et such practical working level as will preserve the water
of good quality, and the private wells of manufactures, brewers,
and others, who now derive water from sandstone rock, from
being virtually destroyed by the withdrawal of that water from
them, is, therefore, something more than 1,800,000 gallons.
The figures given in the Mercury do not, however, pretend to
represent the permanently available yield of the wells; on the
contrary, (and although greatly in excess of the truth even for
this purpose,) they represent only the GROSS maximum yield
from the deepest level, before the stratum has been drained to
that level,—without deduction for condensing water, without
reference to private "cells, which are already becoming rapidly
exhausted by the operations,—and without consideration of
the important fact, that all deep springs afford the largist
quantity in the earder months of the year, and the smallest in
the latter months of the year.

I have therefore, sir, no hesitation in repeating that, although
my estimate may not be exactly (it would, indeed, be strange if
it were exactly') coincident with the result of lklesrs. Kennedy
and 111acgregor's elaborate and ably conducted experiments
and admeasurements,—vet that it will differ therefrom oy a
quantity which, conpared with the quantity of water actually
required, is wholly insignificant.
The editor of the Mercury next goes on to state that, "With
respect to Green-lane, the ascertained yield is 1,450,000 eallors
a-day." Now this I disbelieve, because the stratum of sand-
stone has not yet been exhausted, to a permanent level, as is,
indeed, manifested by the fact that the water is still receding
fiom private wells sunk at a distance of nearly three miles (1)
from this station. The process of exhaustion is still, therefore,
going on, and until this is completed we cannot possibly obtain
the permanent supply. My own estimate, founded on facts,
furnished to me by competent and trustworthy parties, amounts
to 1,200,000 gallons : the difference is trilling; I have, however,
strong grounds for believing that my estimate will ultimately
be found somewhat in excess of the permanently available
quantity.
In the next sentence, the editor of the Mercury announces
,(no doubt on the authority of his mis-informant) that "of this
quantity an average daily supply of 100,000 gallons may be re-
quired for watering streets and flushing sewers, leaving 1,350,000
gallons for the domestic use of the inhabitants," whereas "Mr.
Hawkesley estimated the supply from this well, for domestic
purposes, at only 800,000 gallons."
Now, sir, this sentence displays such utter ignorance on the
part of the informant of the Mercury, of the practical conditions
of water supply, that I can only regret that the editor—whose
good intentions I do not for one instant doubt—should have
fallen into such incompetent hands. To rebut such a statement
as this, it would be almost sufficient to ask of the common
sense of the people of Liverpool, whether they obtained an Act
of Parliament, and expended ,EBO,OOO in erecting an engine of
80-horse power!—and in the construction of a reservoir to hold
eight or nine million gallons ! !—and in the laying down of main
pipes of 18 inches diameter! I l—for the supply of 100,000 gallons
a-day ? The supposition is ridiculous, and as such defeats itself.
Let us, however, see how the matter really stands.
The requirements of Liverpool, in addition to to the more or-
dinary applications of water, are—
a. A peculiar supply for the extinction of fires.
2. A supply for watering streets, flushing sewers, cleansing
courts, &c.
3. A supply for shipping.
4. A supply for cranes and hoists.
5. A supply for public baths and washhous es.
The first I will leave out of the account; for although half a
million gallons, and occasionally much more, must be fur-
nished for the extinction of fires, whenever the calamity occurs,
and will at that time be a substantial deduction from the re-
sources of a work capable of affording only an already much too
limited quantity, I will take it for granted that the inhabitants
of Liverpool will, on such occasions,. and for such purposes,
uncomplainingly submit to the temporary deprivation.
The second must he differently treated. I have, as engineer
to the Corporation water-works, nothing whatever to do with
the application of water to public purposes, and shall, there-
fore, only preswee to present an estimate of the probable con-
sumption, founded on experience gained elsewhere.
Demand has already been made for a supply, of water for fif-
teen miles outlying reads. We may assume that at least an
equal length of streets within the town will require the aid of
water in hot weather. Now, thirty miles of road will require
here, and have required elsewhere, at least 442,400 gallons per
day, and at the same period of the year we may very reason-
' ably allow the dedication of an additional quantity of 200,000
gallons for flushing sewers and washing courts. Under this
head we have, then, a consumption of at least 642,400 gallons in
twenty-four hours.
In respect to the third head, I may shortly state, that the pre-
sent limited supply for shipping exceeds 50,000 gallons per day,
and that much more would be taken if proper facilities were
afforded.

As regards the fourth item, I may remark, that I. have no
present experience of the quantity required in Liverpool ; but
the dock trustees have already erected two of Mr. Armstrong's
hydraulic cranes, and that many more will no doubt he em-
ployed, if an anequate supply of water can be given. We may
take the consumption for these (very profitable) applications of
water at 100,000 gallons daily.
Under the sixth head, the demand is now considerable, and
will hereafter become very large ; I will, however, assume it at
no more, in the principal bathing season, than 100,000 gallons
per day.

We save now, then, a gross total of 892,400 gallons to be de-
ducted from 1,200,000 gallons, whereas I have in my report only
deducted 400,000 gallons, being the quantity stated by Mr. Dun-
can as the requirement of the borough engineer for the purposes
of his office. Instead, then, of there being 800,000 gallons per
day. available from Green-lane for domestic use, as I, in my
desire not to understate the epiantity, had estimated,---although,
in fact, I ought to have been cautions not to overstate the quan-
tity,—there is far more likely to be only 300,000 gallons actually
available for that purpose.
I have now only to observe, that a singular confusion of ideas
seems to prevail in the minds of the public generally, and even.
in the mind of the editor of the Mercury, from having failed to
observe that the question at issue really relates,. not to the
gross yield obtainable at any particular period, and under tem-
porary conditions, but to the available quantitypermanenny
distributable to the inhabitants at the time when their wants
are the largest and their resources the smallest. The question
of water supply, in truth, is not, and never has been, either in
Liverpool or elsewhere, dependent on an assumed average of
the consumption taken between one period of the year and
another; nor has It ever been considered admissible for a water
company to say to its tenants, "Don't complain of the insuffi-
cient quantity we admit we now give you, us next winter we
shall nave more water, and shall be able to do better." The
conclusive answer ever has been, and ever will be,'" While the
grass grows the horse starves."
With many apologies for occupying so much of your valuable
space, I am, Sir, your obedient servant,
Liverpool, May 19' 1848. T. HAWKSLEY.
P. S.—lt may not be out of place to. obSesve, that, after all,
tha discussions now pin on relate to-a difference of opinion
as to the ageTegate yield of six stations, believed to produce
only four million gallons of avai!able water, ( a difference
amounting in the whole to only a few hundred thousand gallons
per day,) although the ultimate decision must have reference to
a source from which it is proposed to derive a supply of at least
sixteen million gallons per day—a quantity which, however ap-
parently large, is certainly not more than is due to the present
necessities and growing importanceof the borough of Liverpool.
Manchester has taken powers to obtain a supply of 30 million
gallons per day ; Glasgow, 22 millions, and actually delivers 101
millions; Gorbals ( a small portion of Glasgow) 21 ;
Lambeth (half the size of Liverpool) 7 millions; Bristol ( one
third the size of Liverpool) 4 millions, and many other towns
of importance in the like proportion.

Itiourp.

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