The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1850-10-01 00:00:00

TUE LIVERPOOL STANDARD.

THE HAYNAU AFFAIR IN LIVERPOOL.—A bookseller
and agent for radical newspapers, wishing to push himself
into notoriety, lately called two meetings at his office in
order to raise subscriptions towards erecting a monument
to " Barclay's blackguards" The attendance, it is need-
less to say, was very scanty, those who were present being
attracted solely by curiosity and a love of fUn. The whole
proceedings were a complete farce, and we fancy that they
" patriotic" newsvender will find that the inhabitants of
Liverpool have too much sense to countenance his non-
sensical proceedings. A contemporary gives the following
account of the last meeting, held on Monday last, in a
room which would with difficulty accommodate a dozen
people :—A full hoar elapsed before it was thought that
business should commence. Mr. Evans, who was present
again through curiosity, was nominated to the chair, but
declined the honour. After considerable pressing, a
Welsh gentleman, Mr. Peter Jones, consented to fill that
onerous situation. It was proposed, by way of making
the proceedings complete, to take down the names of all
in attendance. On this there was a sudden and unac-
countable rush into the lobby, and the entire meeting was
reduced to some five or six. Mr. Evans announced that
he had a sixpenny donation to deliver, and asked what the
total proceeds were. Mr. Rogers calculated, and declared
that the amount had now reached nine shillings and three-
halfpence, besides some two or three shillings which he
believed his neighbour opposite, Mr. Shaw, held. The
chairman being unusually quiescent, Mr. Rogers asked if
any gentleman present had any suggestion to make as to
the best time and place to hold a public meeting in pro-

motion of the object. No response was given. - -
THE LIVERPOOL DOCKS.—We have received a copy of
the accounts of the trustees of the Liverpool Docks,.from
the 25th of June, 1849, to the 24th June, 1850 i from
which we collect the following particulars :—The number
of docks, basins, and graving docks in Liverpool is thirty-
eight. The telegraph from Liverpool to Holyhead is up-
held at a cost of £1125. The income of the Dock Estate
during the last twelve months was £211,743 7s. 7d., of
ch £116,541 7s. 11d. was derived from tonnage, and
In 1848 reductions to the extent of
I in the amount of dock dues ;

1 from goods
in Si . VP3I? werc

1844 a reduction of 33 per cent was made in tonnage on
.Is, and of 18 per cent. on the aggregate
foreign dues ; and in 1836 of about 381 per cent. on the
whole dock rites. The income of the docks for 1850 is
larger than that of 1848 by £14,000; and less than that
of 1849 by about £15,000 a-year. The falling off is
chiefly caused by the decline in the imports of cotton,
owing to the short crop. The amount of tonnage on which
en paid, during the last five years, was as
1848,

-1846, 3,096,444 tons ; 1847, 3,351,5
3; 1849, 3,639,146; 1850, 3,536,337. Going
i, at intervals of ten years, the tonnage was as
1,958,984 ; 1826, 1,228,318 ; 1816,

from 18
follows

n 183'

779,243; 1806, 507,825. In the first year of the century
the tonnage which paid dock dues in the port of Liverpool
was 459,719; the amount of dues, £23,379. Last year
the tonnage was 3,536,337 ; the amount of dues, £211,743

No instance of such an increase has ever been
therin the present or any

own in any other port, ei

The debt

of the Liverpool Dock Estate

amounts to £4,349,058. The amount of cash at present
in the hands of Arthur Heywood, Sons, and Co., the
bankers of the Dock Trust, is £89,817 12s. 3d. The sum
borrowed during the last year was £496,105 18s. Bd. The
annual interest of-the dock debt is £172,027 lls. The
amount of debt paid off during the last year amounted to
£61,547 7s. 2d. The expenses of the various offices are
dow :—Surveyor's, £6,984; Secretary's, £1,650:
urer's, £4,090 ; Marine Surveyor's, £950 ; Solici-
£l,2lo.

OF A NOBLEMAN.—On Friday even-
ing a very serious accident befel the Marquis of Hastings
which had well nigh proved fatal. His lordship holds an

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giment, now in garrison

After dinner on that evening his

[one, anc

into ti

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lodging-houses ? it would be entering unfairly into cam-
petition with them. Mr. Bold thought it would not inter-
fere with respectable lodging-house keepers ; and all must
be aware of the rascality carried on against emigrants in
most of the houses. The Chairman said that evidence
came before the sub-committee, showing that the plunder
carried on against poor emigrants was beyond everything.
in almost every ship emigrants were plundered to the
extent of £6O or £7O. Mr. Bold remarked, that up to
that day (Thursday) 121,000 emigrants had been shipped.
Mr. Tobin thought that the Borough Gaol might be con-
verted into a place for emigrants.—The proceedings of the
Parliamentary Committee were then confirmed.
LIVERPOOL GOVERNESSES INSTITUTION.—The first
annual meeting of this institution, was held on Tuesday
last, at the Rooms in Rodney-street, the Venerable
Archdeacon Brooks in the chair. The report was read
by Mr. Bainbrigge, the hon. secretary, from which it
appeared that the house in its present state has accom-
modation for twenty ladies, though only ten beds have
as yet been provided. Since the opening, in February
last, fifteen ladies had been received as inmates, four of
whom had returned a second time and been re-admitted,

making a total of nineteen receptions. Of the above
fifteen ladies fcur were permanent residents, being
occupied as daily governesses, and nine had obtained
re-engagements through the instrumentality of the insti-
tution. There were at present six ladies in the estab-
lishment. These are now enjoying the comforts of a
well appointed home, together with the reciprocal ad-
vantages of the society of their own circle. The average
number of ladies resident during the last three months
has been eight. The book of registration, which is gra-
tuitously open to all governesses, has been found of equal
utility to parents and guardians. By its means, out of
ninety-five applications, fifty-seven engagements had
been formed with great diminution of trouble to the
contracting parties, and to their mutual satisfaction.
Those parents and guardians who had united with the
goverenment members in supporting the establishment,
had also reaped corresponding advantages, in the greater
facitity of selection, investigation, assurance of character,
talents and accomplishment : while in guarding the
highest interests of their children, the dearest interests

of the parent were secured. The statement of the
accounts showed that the donations in 1849 had been
£BO4, in the present year, £49 ' • the subscriptions in 1849-
were £255 ; this year, £371. Payments from the gover-
ness inmates had been £93. The total receipts, less
subscriptions not yet collected, were £1,879. The total:
expenditure, for furniture, housekeeping, rents, salaries,
&c., had been £728, showing a balance in the hinds of
the bankers of not less than £1,150. The report was
adopted. It was agreed that of the £4lO received from
the old society, (with a stipulation simply that an annuity
to a Miss Halliday, which the old committee had granted,
should be kept entire,) sufficient should be added to
make the benevolent fund £550. A committee and
secretary were appointed.

THE RHUDDLAN ROYAL EISTEDDFOD, WA

The Eisteddfod began on Tuesday under most favourable
auspices. Rhuddlan Castle, the scene of the present
Eisteddfod, was an important fortress in its day. It was
built by Edward 1., and was one of the strongest border
castles between England and Wales. At this castle
Edward published the memorable Statute of Rhyddlan,
which, while professedly consolidating the rights and pri-
vileges of the Welsh nation, effectually brought the coun-

try under the subjugation of the English Crown. Tt was
here that the title of Prince of Wales was for the first time
conferred upon the son of an English prince, in the per-
son of the infant son of Edward 1., who was born at Car..
narvon. The Castle was demolished in 1646, by command
of Parlicment, and little but the walls now remain. The
he I town or village of Rhuddlan, or Rhyddlan, is a very_ poor

'lace, which, but for the ruins of -the castle, won'

Utterly destitute of interest

The busy crowds

attractec

by tie ceremony of the Eisteddfod, however

aspect of life and animation to the place, which added to

Ltuation on the banks of'the Clwyd

the sombre prominence of the dilapidated ruin, as princi-
pal feature, offers a scene by no means uninteresting to
witness or unprofitable to contemplate. The arrange-
ments in the great court-yard of the castle, destined for
the ceremony of the Eisteddfod and the musical perform-
ances, are on an extensive scale. The usual poetical
prizes were contended for. The grind prize, which en-
titled the candidate to the distinguished honour of being
seated in the bardic chair, was accorded to Ynyswr Cyn-
ddyn ab Cynfarchc (the Rev. Evan Evans, of Christhton)
fora poem on the a" ,ct of the Resurrection ;

five guineas and e. -iedal were the premiums awarded
There were twenty-eight competitors for this d;.•"

inction

and seven of the poems were highly praised by the judges.
Two were pronounced equal to anything in the Welsh
language. To the second, written by the Rev. W. Wil-
liams, of Llanrwst, a Dissenting preacher, was awarded a
premium of £5. After this Lord Powis addressed the
meeting, proposing the usual acknowledgements to the
President. Lord Mostyn.

The Eisteddfod was opened on Wednesday, the at-
tendance being again exceedingly numerous. The num-
ber of ladies on the chairman's platform, and the noble-
men and
_gentlemen of Wales, was larger than that of the

. The president occupied the chair.
edings commenced by the reading of poems

The Von. Archdeacon of Cardigan then addressed the
Eisteddfod, at considerable length, on the state of civili-
zation in Wales during the time of the Romans.

PRIZES.—For the best `• Marwnad," in Welsh, to the
memory of the Rev. John Blackwell, a premium of £3.
Awarded to Mr. Evan Jones, of Cardiff.—For the best
account. history, or biographical sketch of those indi-

the army or navy, or as statesmen: lawyers, or divines,
from the accession of the house of Tudor down to the
present time. The Gobledd and Deheubarth Hirlas
Horn, with a premium of £l5. Awarded to .Ir. Thomas

Stephens, of Merthyr Tydvil, author of the " Literature
to' the Cymry."—For the best " Awill," in Welsh, to the
memory of Queen Boadicea, a premium of £5. Awarded
to Mr. Ellis Roberts, of Llanllyfni.—For the best
" Awdl," in Welsh, to the memory of the late Rev.
Walter Davies, the most eminent Welsh bard and anti-
quary of his time, a premium of £lO. Awarded to the
Rev. William Williams, of Llanrwst.—For the best Essay,
in English, on the Advantages of Resident Gentry, a
premium of £6. Awarded to Mr. Thomas Stephens, of
Merthyr Tydvil.
A grand concert on the harp for a gold medal, a silver
harp, and a gold brooch harp took place. Mr. Ellis
Roberts won the medal.

Miss Lucombe. Miss M. Williams, Mr. Sims Reeves,
and Mr. Machin sung at a concert at night.
On Thursday the Eisteddfod was virtu9lly closed.;
but, about one o'clock, the proceedings were interrupted
by a platform behind the chairman .(dying way. Several
ladies were precipitated below, and one of these, Mrs.
Thomson, of Liverpool, daughter of Mr. Fletcher, of
this town, had her leg broken. The president's platform
in a few minutes afterwards, gave way, fell in, and of
course, carried the chair along with it ; but the venerable
nobleman had vacated his seat the naommt the alarm was
given, and fortunately was out of danger. It was thought
the unfortunate accident would bring the Eisteddfod to an
abrupt termination, but it was determined to proceed with
the concert in the evening. _

—The Rev. David James, M.A., of Kirkdale, addressed
the audience for upwards of an hour, on the subject of
the perpetuation of the Welsh language. In the course
of a warm and impassioned speech, he said there were
two things for which he would lay down his life,—the first
was his religion, and the second was the perpetuation of
his native language. The rev. gentleman was most vo-
ciferously cheered during the delivery of his speech.
A committee has investigated the cause of the acci-
dent, and, in a report, blame the architect and builder,
who, they state, erected the platform in an unworkman-
like manner. On Friday morning, the platform was again
erected, this time in a strong and proper manner, and
confidence being restored, the performance of the " Mes-
siah," for the first time in Wales, went off with great
eclat—upwards of 3,060 persons being present, including
the principal nobility and gentry of North Wales. The
vocalists Miss Lucomhe, Miss Williams, Mr. Sims Reeves.
and Mr. Machin, as well as the band and chorus, exerted
themselves most effectively. A grand ball took place at
night.

TO THE' CHAIRMAN OF THE DOCK
COMMITTEE.

SIR,—In all the important discussions that have been
going forward respecting dock extension and dock accom-
modation for shipbuilders, I do not recollect having ob-
served any allusion to one feature connected with these
subjects, that appears to demand grtat consideration—l
mean the probable increase in the number of screw
steamers for the foreign and coasting trades.
Many may be inclined to look upon any notice of this
subject, with reference to the change that may result
from it, as speculative, contingent, and premature. The
same, however, may with equal fairness be said of dock
extension. For instance, let us consider, first, what are
the arguments for the dock extension that has been pro-
jected. Simply that, judging from past experience, and
taking an enlightened view of what we see around us,
we have been led to devise a provision for the future.
Upon the same principle, it is simply exercising a prudent
foresight to direct attention to what has been going on
with respect to an improvement that is engaging so much
attention, viz., screw propulsion. When the question
first came under the public notice, its importance was
generally admitted ; but every one waited to see others
carry it out practically. A few small and imperfect ves-
sels were built, which added little to the real advance of
the system ; but by degrees confidence has been given,
and numerous screw steamers are now successfully at
work, and goods can be carried by them nearly as cheaply
as by sailing vessels, and in less than halt the time.
Shipowners, however, have still a lesson to learn. Look
at the Mediterranean trade, for instance. Those who
formerly possessed this trade opposed the introduction of
screw steamers, till they have allowed several new par-
ties to enter the field, who will now probably successfully
share the trade. So it will probably be in all cases.
Screw steamers will be generally employed in all the best
trades, and by degrees will most likely be used even for
the heaviest and most bulky cargoes. In fact, a similar
transition has taken place in railways, contrary to the
most general predictions, where the most bulky and
weighty materials are conveyed, in successful competition
with water carriage. That this result may be expected,
may also be reasonably inferred from the fact, that these
vessels are rapidly replacing our coasters and sailing ves-
sels in the English and Irish Channels, although such a
result was not anticipated for many years. I also know
that most extensive plans for screw steamers are now
under consideration, and only waiting for a more settled
state of trade, and for men to have recovered from the
late depression, to be matured. Numerous very large
screw vessels are now on the stocks in the Clyde and
elsewhere. Add to this the fact, that cargoes are now
insured in screw steamers at half the premium that is
charged on sailing vessels.
Reasoning, then, from what is going on around us,

M==E=

this matter no longer appears to be speculative or contin-
gent. It is, in my opinion, a settled question ; and,
therefore, should not be lost sight of in discussions con-
nected with our docks. Believing, then. that this system
will supersede the ordinary sailing vessels in all the best
trades, what result is to be expected as regards dock ac-
commodation ? I think it will tend to diminish the rela-
tive requirements for dock space. Steamers are too
valuable to admit of any loss of time by lying in dock ;
and not being dependent on the wind, the habit of regu-
larity has always been maintained. The

*usequence is,

that the screw steamers, on the average, do not remain in
dock above one-third the time that sailing vessels do;
requiring, therefore. only one-third the dock space. It
will be said that steamers require more room than sailing
vessels; but this is not necessarily the case with screw
steamers ; and iron vessels, with their engines, carry
nearly as much cargo as wooden ones without engines;
besides which, these vessels will be on a larger scale than
the average of sailing vessels, thus relatively occupying
less space.
I am not so sanguine as to suppose that
can be so rapid as materially to interfere v

shipping generally, but for future
much capital will no doubt be diverted into.this channel,
and it will become of sufficient importance to render it a
prominent feature in the question of dock extension.
Fram this view of flip T shnnlrl infar that_ plums

--‘••• Lalc CUUJG,U, / ativuita Amon Luc., ~Gal
should the trade of Liverpool continue to, increase, the
requirements for dock space will not increase in an equal

Should this view of the question be correct, it also
gives fresh interest to the subject of our building-yards ;
for, in proportion as iron ships increase in number, so
will shipbuilding be restored to this country.

While on this subject, I may relate one circumstance
which will, in a direct manner, shew the prejudicial effects
that have arisen to our shipbuilding trade from the re-
moval of the building-yards. At the time whets Mr.
Wilson, Mr. Vernon, and others, were-last turned out at
the north end of the town, there was a considerable

amount of engineering and steamboat
ward. I had to superintend contrac
of the builders at one time, two of

s mad

to erect
'rout this

new nremises, and the other to extend h
cause all the vessels were delayed, some nearly twelve
months. The owners were dissatisfied ; penalties were
inflicted ; and although the prices given were good, yet
no one made any profit. All went wrong

and the dire

was to do the builders,
I may add,

ffect, which I can distinctly tr
he owners, and myself, considerable injury
hat the two yards built at that time are now closed, a

ainense sacrifice to the ow

I am, sir, your obe,

JOHN GRA

POETRY

WHO IS MY

Thy neighbour? It is he w
Hast power to aid andbic
Whose aching head, or burl

Thy soothing hand may pre

Pour? 'Tis the fainting

Whose eye
Whom hung

is from door to doo:
cour him.

Go then, and

ibour? 'Tis that weary rr

Whose years are at their brnn,
Bent low with sickness, care, and pai
Go thou, and comfort him.

NTHAM

Widow and orphan helpless left—
Go thou, and shelter them.

Thy neighbour? Yonder toiling slave
Fettered in thought and limb,

Whose hopes are al
Go thou, and ran

,eyond the gray

ne'er thou meet'st a human form,

1 than thir

Thy brother, orjthi&;;

Oh pass not heedle:
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Go, spare:that lot with him !

possible,

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in our occ

MISCEL.

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TO ARCHDEACON WILBERFORCE

_VENERAI3LE SIR,

I have just seen, in the Morning Herald of yesterday,
aletter without any date, addressed to me, and bearing_
your signature. It purports to be an answer to mine of
the 9th of this month, and I conclude you are indeed the
writer. I wish you had apprised me of it and authenti-
cated it, by private transmission with your vame, as I
did mine to you.
What nse of as briefly as

personal in it, I will nis,
You bring three charges _
you cannot vindicate yourself withott

feience of our principles*

;ainst me, because
It noticing the dif-

The first is, that I contradict the plain words of the
Baptismal Service. The second is, that I "even propose
that the Prayer Book should be bracketted." And the
third is, that I have " always asserted " the Church of
England to be " only a well-endowed sect."'
To the first and third I return simple
neve you will find upon inquirs, that I have never said or
t a change I done anything to justify you in advancing either of these;
' .

once what plainly refutes them both. I cannot doubt
that, on inquiry and reference, you will he sorry for
haying rashly written this part of your letter.
Concerning the second, I Dm obliged to you for giving
me the opportunity of saying few words. Not for the
,• _ _

t a my own conscience—

[e in the matter—

4 am than
but for cor

to say it re-

to include in ou

National Church many excellent Chris-
o are cordially with. us in all essential truth, and
kept consci-

ready to subscribe our Arti
entionsly separate from us,

but who arc

k)57 means of certain passages
F did venture to propose that

Fcould be m

ed by can

authority,

and that the discretion already
Ministers to read or not to read, or comet
and at other times not to read, certain septet__ _
lects, should be extended to the passages so marked_
This I did, and, under all the circumstances of cur
Church and country, I still think it *mild I

'owed. to our officiatini
s to react

a wise and
.eferred to,

A in mine, are

it our

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sentence, mean,