The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1848-02-15 00:00:00

THE LIVERPOOL INFIRMARY
OF A PHYSICIAN

ecome vacant by the resignation of Dr.
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Duncan, whose ex(
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;q. was called to the chair, and

usiness to be transacted, remark-
Toseph Dickenson, M. A., M. D., was the

r. B. HORSFALL, Esq., the mayor, in proposing Dr.
ckenson to fill the vacancy, said that he did so both on
blic and private grounds. As regarded the public, he

cuuiu tunny LI a gentleman or greater zeal,
skill, assiduity, or attention could not be found. He
added a high commendation of the candidate as regards
his private practice, noticing instances in which he had
acquitted himself in a manner showing undoubted science

JONES,- Esq. seconded the proposition, highly
ng the candidate on his professional acquirements,
giduity and kindness with which he pursued his

and the as

The CHAIRMAN declared the candidate to be duly and
animously elected.

Dr.] DICKENSON, in returning thanks, said that he felt
" ' ''red to the mayor, who had so handsomely
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kindly seconded the nomination,Thy which he was ap-
pointed to an office of high honour and trust. He could
)nly say, in expressing his gratitude, that he hoped to be
nabled to do his share to contribute to the success and
utility of that noble institution.

In reply to a remark from the chair, Dr. DICKINSON
said that he should that day call upon Dr. Duncan, and,
at that gentleman's convenience, be inducted into his

rsician of the house.
being voted to the chairman, the meeting

,eparatec

THE SHOCKING EXPLOSION AT MANCHESTER.
We regret to learn that on Sunday, two more of the
sufferers from this fearful event expired from the injuries
received. These make eleven deaths. The inquest was
held on Saturday, and after the • examination of several
•1-nesses, was adjourned to Wednesday (to-morrow).
Riley, the owner of the building where the explosion

took place, is in custody. One of the witnesses at the
inquest, Thomas Coubin, said that he had charge of the
engine up to a week prior to the accident, for seven
months, though he had never had charge of an engine
before. Mr. Riley often blew him up when the steam
was not high enough. The boiler leaked almost constantly
and witness had often stopped the leak with spent hops and
manure. Had told Riley that it would explode. Was never
told what power he had to drive, but did it by guess work. If
the engine went slowly Riley would find fault and tell witness
to put fire under, though witness often refused to do so as he
was afraid of being blown up. The witness then went on to
depose as follows :—About two months before I left, the boiler
was repaired by my master and two apprentices, with a screw
patch in the place of an old one which was taken off. The new
patch was larger, and was placed on the side near the bottom.
In consequence of the iron opening, and going so much worse,
it was not rivetted, but merely fastened with bolts and nuts-
-3 at each side, 6 or 7 inches asunder ; it might be about an eighth
of an inch thick or a little more. It was beyond the fire-place,
but the flame constantly drew under and went against
that part—this was the part where it leaked. When I left the
large stone was at work, and I was afraid of staying any longer,
lest the boiler should burst, because of the extra pressure.
had several times the week that I left told Mr. Riley of the
great danger there was of the boiler exploding; and in conse-
quence of that, and his making no alteration, I left. It has not
been once, but many times, that the hands have threatened to
leave their work when the boiler has been driven so low; and at
their request I have gone and told my master, who still in•
sisted upon the engine going on, and would not stop. Cash,
Hughes, Davies, and Hamer were thE persons who generally
complained, and they have often told me that I should be blow-
ing them up; and thinking there was some danger, I have often
lett the fire-place myself. When there has been a scarcity of
water, I have often supplied the water by means of buckets of
water.

THE ANNUAL SOIREE OF THE CHATHAM
DEBATING CLUB.
..ght the annual soiree of the Debating Club, which
-seen established in this town under the auspicious name
theimmortal Chatham, was held in the Assembly-room of
the Adelplii Hotel. This was the fourth anniversary of the
and the attendance was more numerous than on any of
-‘g occasions—a strong proof that the merits of the
,eing more fully appreciated every year of its exist-
lhe company, consisting of about 150 ladies and gen-
4, assembled .at eight o'clock ; at which hour the Chair-
Mr. Wm. Rathbone, entered the room, accompanied by

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,avie, ivatoone,
Drinkwater, Downie,lo;bl7,4B..
The Chairman having taken his seat, the Secretary, Mr. E. G.
Kurtz, proceeded to read letters of apology from the following
trentlemen :—Robertson Gladstone, Esq., Wm. Earle, Esq.,
the Rev. James Martineau, Thos. Blackburne, Esq., Mr.
Yates, and Dr. Hodgson, late of the Mechanics' Institute.
The meeting was then addressed by the Chairman, Dr. Hume,
Dr. Booth, and Mr. John Smith, of the Mercury.—Mr. Forbes,
,putation from the Mental jlmprovement Society,
seen invited to attend.) exnressed the fraternal

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the unatuarn mciety, and hoped they would pull together—
exhibiting no antagonism, but a kindly rivalry and mutual aid
in forwarding the object of both—intellectual advancement.
Mr. Kurtz, the secretary, then proposed a vote of thanks to
the Chairman, in highly complimentary terms. This was se-
conded by Mr. l)rinkwater, with equal encomiums, and was
passed by acclamation.—The Chairman returned thanks in a
humorous address, and the company then retired to another
room, in order that the tables and seats might be removed for
the dance, which was led off by Wm. Rathbone, Esq., and the
Lady Patroness; and quadrilles, &c., became the order of the
night. Refreshments of the choicest description, and served
with the taste and elegance inseparable from the disposition of
the worthy host of the Adelphi, were furnished to the guests.

ST. PAUL'S SCHOOLS.—The Rev. Dr. M`Neile will
preach a sermon this (Tuesday) evening, at St. Paul's
Church, in aid of the excellent schools attached to that
church, and where an immense number of children re-
ceive the blessing of a sound scriptural education.
WIRRAL FARMERS' CLUB.—The next meeting will
take place at Neston, on Thursday, the '2nd of March
next. After the prizes have been contended for, the din-
ner will take place in the school-room, Neston, the Hon.
Lloyd Mostyn, M.P. Among the prizes offered, we see
two given by W. Jackson , Esq.,The ploughing
match will take place at the race course, near Neston, on
the farm of Mr. T. Jones.
MADAME DE LOZANO'S CONCERT ON WEDNESDAY.—
This lady's debilt took place at a soiree given on Wednes-
day evening, atthe Royal Assembly Rooms, Great George-
street. Miss Emily Grant and Miss Eleanor Ward also
made their appearance—the latter as solo pianiste. The
evening was most unpropitious, yet a very fashionable
audience attended, comprising some of our first families
and musical people, anxious no doubt to test the flattering
accounts given of Madame de Lozano's singing in Paris,
Madrid, and London. The feeling created was satisfac-
tory even to enthusiasm. Her first bolero espagnol and
her subsequent Spanish songs she gives with a vivacity
and manner which recalls to mind those of Vestris in her
best days. Her voice is a contralto, of fine quality, even,
and very extensive range. Miss Grant was encored in the
Scotch song, " Sound the Pibroch," and in a pathetic
air, proved that she can feel, and look seriously
when music of a serious kind is placed before her. The
talent of this lady, who sang at the Spanish Embassy in
London, is not sufficiently appreciated in Liverpool.
Miss Eleanor Ward played extremely well. Her first
piece was a selection from " I Puritani," which she exe-
cuted most brilliantly ; and in her second, a selection
from the works of the late Dr. Mendelssohn, she evinced
a power over more classical music which argues for her a
higher rank in a profession than falls to the la-of most
female pianistes.