The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1843-09-19 00:00:00

REPEAL AGITATION IN LIVERPOOL

Another of these disgraceful and disloyal demonstra-
tions was allowed to take place in this town on Tuesday
evening last, at the Amphitheatre. The speakers con-

sisted of Mr. Daniel O'Cium,ll, (not the lion, but the
lion's whelp,) Mr. O'Ntill Daunt, Mr. Fitzgerald, and a
few others of the same caste, who uttered the usual repeal
harangues to an audience consisting almost exclusively of
th- lowest of the low. A number of our honest Operative
Protestants and Oranzemen, who felt indignant that our
loyal town should be disgraced (after the clearly expressed
wishes of her Majesty) by such a movement, had assem-
bled in the building, and we believe one of them had in-
tended to-move an amendment to the resolutions, but no
sooner was his intention about to be expressed, than he
was levelled to the ground by some of the miscreants who
surrounded the chair, and who thus manifested the love
which Popish liberals have for free discussion. The meet-
ing then progressed for a short time until some violent
and disloyal expressions, to which the Protestant Opera-
tives have not been accustomed, caused some of them in
front of the circle to give vent to expressions of disappro-
bation ; and no sooner had they done so than the savage
Repealers around them commenced, in the most furious
manner, kicking and striking them with bars and other
instruments, with which they were provided. Although
many of the poor fellows gallantly defended themselves,
they were overpowered by numbers ; but it was not until
they were wounded in the most frightful manner, that a
large body of police came into the circle to their rescue.
Too much praise cannot he given to Mr. Commissioner
Dowling for his active and zealous exertions in putting a
stop to such proceedings, and in defending the assaulted
parties. The-circle was, shortly after the arrival of the
police, quickly filled with the force, a large body of whom
surrounded the pit to prevent a recurrence of such dis-
graceful scenes. . .
_ _ _

During the whole time of the affray the shouting was
continued, while ever and anon the crashing of seats and
forms in the pit and circus increased the uproar, and ap-
peared to impart additional fury to the belligerents.
Hundreds of those on and near the stage rushed for the
safety of their lives to a sort of raised platform to
the rear of the house, from which they had an excellent
view of the affray at a distance, and out of the reach of
missiles. The reporters at this period mounted a large
table on the stage with the view of catching a bird's-eye
view of what was going forward, but several coal-porters
having followed their example, the legs of the rickety con-
cern gave way, and they were hurled amongst the crowd.
Almost at the same moment the legs of several arm chairs
on the stage gave way beneath the heavy pressure on
them, and thus the confusion, instead of diminishing, was
greatly on the increase until the wounded and bleeding,
who consisted exclusively of members of the anti-repeal
party, were removed by the police. We have received
several complaints bitterly impugning the conduct of those
by whom the police were directed; but, as the affair is
now to a considerable extent the subject of judicial en-
quiry, we consider it better not to refer further to them
at present. _ _

As several of our Popish contemporaries have cast re-
proaches upon those who thus endeavoured to upset this
rebellious meeting, it may be well here to record the fol-
lowing emphatic sentences from the Queen's speech,
which, in the spirit if not in the letter, seem almost to
justify the proceedings taken by the loyal subjects of
Queen Victoria at this treasonable assemblage :
" I have observed with the deepest concern the perse-
vering efforts which are made to stir up discontent and
disaffection among my subjects in Ireland, and to excite
them to demand a repeal of the Legislative Unon.
" It has been and ever will be my earnest desire to ad-
minister the government of that country in a spirit of strict
justice and impartiality, and to co operate with Parlia-
ment in effecting such amendments in the existing laws
as may tend to improve the social condition and to deve-
lope the natural resources of Ireland.
" From the deep conviction that the Legislative Union
is not less essential to the attainment of these objects
than to the strength and stability of the empire, it is my
firm determination with your support, and under the bles-
sing of Divine Providence, to maintain inviolate that
great bond of connexion between the two countries.
" I have forborne from requiring any additional powers
for the counteraction of designs hostile to the concord and
welfare of my dominions, as well from my unwillingness
to distrust the efficacy of the ordinary law, as from my re-
liance on the good sense and patriotism of my people, and
(Al the solemn declarations of Parliament in support f the
Legislative Union."
" I feel assured that those of my faithful subjects who
have influence and authority in Ireland will discourage to
the utmost of their power a system of pernicious agitation
which disturbs the industry and retards the improvement
of that country, and excites feelings of mutual distrust
and animosity between different classes of my people."

If another similar " demonstration" is attempted here,
we strongly hope that some measures will be adopted by
the authorities, if in their power, to prevent it, as no be-
nefit is likely to result therefrom to the parties themselves,
and the lives of our zealous and enthusiastic Protestants
are only endangered.

.
It is well remarked by the Dublin Evening Mail, that
" the police were called in to preserve the peace ; but we
see no sense in their being kept on service to protect the
unlawful proceedings of the original offenders. We think
this is a subject which ought to evoke the strong feelings
of the English press; and we calculate that it will."

DANCING.—The devotees to the Terpsichorean deity
will perceive that Mr. Harwood's first ball of the season
is announced to take place on Wednesday week. Mr.
Harwood's parties are always very agreeable, and, from
the great care taken in the disposal of the tickets, the
company is always extremely select. Mr. Harwood in-
tends introducing a novelty in respect to refreshments,
which will greatly contribute to the pleasures of the even-
ing.

ZOOLOGICAL GARDENS.—We were much pleased on
visiting these gardens on Friday last to see them well at-
tended.
They were certainly very attractive ; and the
spirited proprietor, catering as he does for public amuse-
ment,
well merits all the support with which he is fa-
voured. On the occasion to which we refer, the enter-
tainments were unusually grand, and in some respects
perfectly novel. By way of accompaniment to " The
Capture of Amoy," was represented a Chinese festival.
The tableaux introduced on the lake were very pleasing.
The fireworks were perhaps never surpassed, and the
band as usual was excellent. The company was very ge-
nerous in their plaudits, and dispered at about half-pas`
nine, highly delighted with the evening's entertainments.
ACCIDEN'T'AL DEATH.—An inquest was held yester-
day before Mr. Curry, on view on the body of James
Stanley aged 36. It appeared that on Saturday morning
last deceased was employed with another man in loading
a large timber carriage at the Toxteth Dock, with piles
to be sent to the South Corporation yard. They had
loaded five of the piles, and in getting a sixth on the top
the deceased relinquished his bar too soon, and the heavy
piece fell, strnck him on the legs, knocked him down, and
rolled over him. He was picked up quite insensible, with
blood flowing from his mouth, nose, and ears; arid was
taken to the Southern Hospital, where he died in a few
minutes, from fracture of the base of the skull.—Verdict,
accidental death.
DEATH FROM CARELESS PILING OF TIMBER ON THE
QUAY.—Yesterday, an inquest was held before Mr.
Curry, on view of the body of John Hugh Doran, a fine
child of six years old. It appeared that the deceased had
gone to the Brunswick Dock with his father, where the
ship Miltiades was discharging timber, and where there
were some piles of deals placed on the quay, one on the
top of another, and, though of different widths, to a height
of 20 feet, which is stated to be the usual practice, so that
they may be easily counted, but (as wa.- remarked by one
of the witnesses) a dangerous one. Tire little fellow left
his father for a moment in pursuit of a butterfly, and hap-
pening to touch the outer row of the timber with his hand,
a portion of it fell down up,n him. He was immediately
extricated, and conveyed much hurt and insensible to the
Southern Hospital, where he gradually declined, and died
on Sunday morning. The jury returned a ye diet of
" accidental death " ; and, to mark their reprehension of
the practice alluded to, appended a deodand of £3 on the
timber, which is the property of a Mr. Granger, a mer-
chant in Belfast.

CHARGE OF EMBEZZLEMENT.—At the police-court
yesterday, a man named Simeon Seddon was charged with
having embezzled the sum of £2 17s. 10th John
Mathews, a clerk with Messrs. Bancroft and Co., said he
remembered them purchasing a quantity of earthenware
jars from Mr. E. Beatty, who had them on sale, and in
whose service the prisoner then was. The invoice was
produced, as it was given by the prisoner, and the witness
said he had paid the prisoner the amount on the 15th of
September. The prisoner said he was a partner in the
conoorn with Mr. Beatty and a Mr. Smethurst, and that
a promise had been made that he should be so. Mr.
Beatty, on being called, said that no partnership between
them existed, or had ever been promised. Witness and
Mr. Smethurst had bad some conversation about a part-
nership between themselves, but bad never thought of
taking the prisoner into the firm. It was contemplated
by witness that he should act as warehouseman. All the
money the prisoner had paid to witness, out of the
£2 175., was but 15s. in all.—Mr. Smethurst being sent
for, also said that no partnership had ever been offered to
the prisoner by either of them ; and that when witness
heard that prisoner was to be the warehouseman, he de-
clined to join Mr. Beatty in the concern.. The prisoner
was committed for trial.

THE MUSIC OF IRELAND.—MECHANICS' INSTITU-
TION.—Mr. F. W. Horncastle, of her Majesty's Chapel
Royal, as will be seen in another part of our paper of
to-day, delivers the first of a course of four lectures on
Irish National Music, at the Mechanics' Institution, to-
morrow (Wednesday.) The very high terms in which the
London press spoke of Mr. Horncastle on the occasion of
his bringing the subject before a metropolitan audience,
warrant the expectation that he will meet with a favour-
able reception here. The following tribute to Mr. Horn-
castle's merits we quote from the Morning Herald :
" The very interesting object of this gentleman is to bring
before the public many beautiful Irish melodies that are
very little known, even to the generality of the Irish
themselves. The specimens given last night proved what
might be shown by a man of musical taste and industry
with respect to the melodies of most of the countries of
Europe. Among the chief novelties brought forward last
night were the songs of occupation—rural songs—the
ploughboy's, the fisherman's, and the smith's song, cha-
racteristic melodies, which were all enthusiastically en-
cored. Mr. Horncastle took a brief but extremely clear
and comprehensive review of the structure of Irish melo••
dies, the musical tone of the Irish mind, and the fondness
of that people for song. There was throughout the vocal
portion of the entertainment a great deal of modest merit,
which was rewarded with no fewer than eight encores.
We wish Mr. Horncastle the success which the unas.
suming but excellent character of his entertertainment
merits."

WOOLTON FLORAL, HORTICULTURAL, AND
AGRICULTURAL MELTING.

On Tuesday last the autumn meeting took place at
Woolton, for the show of dahlias, fruits, vegetables, &c.,
and was numerously and fashionably attended. The tent

was handsomely decorated for the occasion, though we
venture to suggest that the increasing interest and popu-
larity of the meetings of this select locality require larger
accommodation, and a more attractive site somewhere
removed from the populous streets of the village,—both
of which, we believe, would be easily attainable. We are
inclined to think, too, that if there were but one, in place
of two shows in the year, and exertions were made to have
it on a somewhat larger and more comprehensive scale, it
would be found to be still more effective and pleasing :
but this is a mere matter of opinion, in which we may be
possibly mistaken. The present was, however, one of thy
best, if not the very best exhibition we have yet witnessed.
Amongst the decorations was a beautiful crown of dahlias,
on a pedestal of evergreens, (by, we learnt, Mr. Wain-
wright, the treasurer, and not for competition,) which
was deservedly admired. The show of fruits, in particu-
lar, was splendid and tempting; consisting of every vari-
ety, indigenous and exotic—grapes (almost the size of
plums), peaches, apricots, nectarines, pears, apples, &c.,
the product of the well-managed gardens attached to the
seats in the neighbourhood.• The dahlias were, on the
whole, very fine, some of the blooms being as rich and
perfect as a judge could desire. There was also a fine
collection of plants, and flowers in pots and baskets; the
whole, including the fruit, sending forth a delicious aroma.
The vegetables were also of the primest growth and ex-
cellence ; particularly the peas, cabbages, French beans,
and celery. Of the last we are informed that eight sticks
weighed upwards of 90lb. The competition for cottagers'
prizes was comparatively circumscribed, but the articles
produced were highly creditable to the growers. There
was a military band in attendance, playing choice airs
throughout the period of the show; and in the evening
the labouring classes were admitted at a reduced price.
In the following list of the prizes which were awarded,
we omit, for the sake of brevity, the title of " Esquire,"
which belongs to the principal competitors. We also put
g. for gardener :

DAHLIAS, &c.—Best stand of 24 blooms, T. Rawson
(g. Green) ; 2d, Mrs. Preston. Best of 18, W. Rotheram
(g. Manly); 2d, R. W. Preston (g. Hurst) ; 3d, T. Raw-
son. Best of 12, W. Rotheram ; 2d, R. W. Preston.
Best seedling, R. W. Preston. Best stove plant in flower,
Messrs. Davies, seedsmen ; 2d, .1. Ashton (g. Hislop) ;
3d, H. Ashton (g. IIislop). Best greenhouse plant,
Messrs. Davies; 2,1, Mrs. Foster; 3d and 4th, W. Shand
(g. Hogg). Pelargoniums, Mrs. Foster. Ericas-Ist,
Messrs. Davies ; 2d, R. Alison (g. Hill). Flower device,
H. Ashton. Cut flowers—•lst, W. Shand ; 2d, R. W.
Preston. Basket of plants —lst, Mrs. Foster; 2d, R.
Procter (g. Makinson). Calceolarias, two prizes, Mrs.
Foster. Pansies—lst, W. Rotheram ; 2d, and seedling,
R. Alison. Orchidaceous plant, J. Ashton. Best col-
lection of roses, Ambrose Lace (g. Houlgrave); 2d, Mrs.
Foster. Ornament for the tent, T. Wainwright.

FRUITS.—BIack grapes, Ist, W. Shand ; 2d, Ambrose
Lace. White, Mrs. Foster; 2d, J. T. Lamb. Peaches,
Rd. Willis, (gardener, Hurst.) Extra prizes, W, Ro-
theram and J. Penlington. Nectarines, W. Gilgeons,
(gardener, Leech ;) extra, NV. Rotheram. Cherries. Mrs.
Ashton and H. Ashton. Strawberries and raspberries,
H. Ashton. Plums, J. Penlington and R. Proctor. De-
sert apples, G. Yates, (gardener, Simms ;) baking ditto,
T. Plythian. Pears, Ist, T. Rawson ; 2d, J. Crossthwaite,
(gardener, Hodgitt.) Melon, R. Alison. Ist Goose-
berries, ditto ; 2d, Mrs. Foster. Ist Currants, W. Gil-
geons ; 2d, Mrs. Ashton ; extra, H. Ashton. Figs, R.

Willis

VEGETABLES.—In this department the prizes were di-
vided amongst most of the parties above-named, for one
article or another.

COTTAGERS' PRIZES.—Useful common'vegetables (two
prizes,) John Molyneux. Cut flowers, ditto. Window
plant, T. Hamer; 2d., S. Whitfield; extra, verbina trifo-
lia, G. Toogood.
AGRICULTURAL PRODUCE.—White wheat, P. Pilking-
ton, Oak Farm. White oats, W. Shand. Barley, J.
Rushton. Swedish turnips, W. Shand. Table Potatoes,
the same. Cattle Potatoes, R. Alison. Mangel wurzel,
W. Shand.