The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1846-06-02 00:00:00

LAW INTELLIGENCE.

At the Vice-Chancellor's Court, on Wednesday, an ill;
junction was granted on behalf of Messrs. Tobias and
Co., watchmakers, of this town, to restrain Mr. Lee,. of
Coventry, from engraving their name on watches winch
he manufactured.
SUMMER Assizas.—The following arrangement
been made for the ensuing summer assizes .—North
Lord Chief Justice Denman; South Wales, Mr. Ber°-:
Rolfe; Home, Mr. Baron Parke and Mr. Justice Coltta
Midland, Mr. Justice Patteson and Mr. Justice Coleridge'
Northern, Mr. Justice Whiteman and Mr. Justice Cress'
well; Western. Mr. Justice Erie and Mr. Baron Platt'
In the Sheriff's Court, London, on Thursday, a person
who was sued by a tailor for the price of a suit of don
defended the action on the plea that the clothes were
legal, because they bad covered buttons instead of fee'
al
buttons, as required by the Birmingham Act, still liere„
pealed. The question, after much argument and 03/4
learned opinions, went to the Jury, who decided fo..tiff
legality of the buttons by giving a verdict for the plo-
ast
Richard Pennefather. under secretary at Dublin ev.
has written, by order of the Lord Lieutenant, to dr Re by
A. T. Gilmer, Sligo, informing him thrit " a meth.
a Roman Catholic clergyman, of a Roman Catholic, and
._
one who has been a Protestant at any time within twe.lvo°t
months before the marriage, is void by 19 Geo. 11, e.
lF
and, consequently, a Roman Catholic clergymen marry
persons under such cit cumstances, would be liable to OP
provisions of the 7th and Bth Vic., c. 81.
A ca-e having lately been submitted to Messrs. Jarv?
and Bodkin. on the question of the legality of compoune
ing for the poor-rates in parliamentary boroughs, those
gentlemen have givenit as their opinion that there is e°
power to rate, or compound with, the owner, not being tbe
occupier in parliamet tary boroughs, and that a rate e°,.
constructed would be entirely illegal. If this opinion b°
generally acted upon, the number of electors in some
roughs will be greatly increased, as at present parties et,
cupy mg houses the rates for which are compounded °
are not placed on the rate books, and are consequently
eligible to vote for members of parliament.

SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.
EPSOM RACES.
WEDNESDAY—THE DERBY STAKES of 50 sovs. e-, tbe
The race was a varied one throughout as regarusbalf
relative positions of the horses, until a distance and fol'
from b 00... when Sir Tatton Sykes went in advance,' Dille
lowed by Pyrrhu, the First, Brocardo third, and JeArst.
fourth, in which relation they nearea the stand. Sn't;;o(
ton's lead then began to diminish, and, at the cel3„clieti
the enclosure, Sam Day. calling upon his horse, re-cl‘,
him in the last two or three' strides, and won by %her
beating not the horse but his rider, who was too int fool
hausted to finish. Brocardo third, about a length Tba
the winner, beating Joinville not more than a bead.

race was run in two minutes fifty-6esecCinis.
FRIDAY—THE OAKS STAKES of 50 sovs. Car ;weft*"
Chamois went off wish the lead, which was afteo
taken by Ohio and Laundry Maid, until about t'llad2;
tances from home, when Mendicant went in frotl'oet
all her own way, and passed the post a gallant sytriefrot°
two lengths, the Emilia filly beaten the same ; ..then
Laundry Maid; Osprey fourth, and Mowerina filcotidfr
others tailed off. Run in two minutes fifty-threes' oh
The great Thames regatta will take place 00 the
and 30th of June, and the Ist of July next. of SrG;
The great scullers' match between H. Clasper, pea `e
castle, and R. Newell, of London, for £2OO, rof Juit
come off at Newcastle, on Monday, the 2200
peel
The Londoner is the favourite at 6to 5. ,„ 1a,„,5 at
On Saturday, llarris, the pedestrian. w"" brivirue
lost his match in undertaking to cover the flee arid ;0,
London in one hour, made another attemlTo for
ceeded in accomplishing the feat. His wager - oe
and the time occupied was fifty-nine minutes. Ea.'" ths
THE WINNER OF THE DERBY—A Plorr„-ce fO.l. that
Era, in viewing the probable issue of the red -‘
" Great Derby " Stakes of Wednesday Preu'r" nn Sy
Y-as
Phvrrnq cvntild I 'sr Tatt7::,dY

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second to bin] only !" The result has been.,9
The Era foretold. 27 horses started—Phyrr.
Sir Tatton Sykes second !
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1 June 2, 1816.

Loral aub Vroblitrial gclus.

The Liverpool and Harrington Waterworks Bill was
read a third time in the House of Commons on Thursday.
The Birkenhead Small Debts Bill was read a third
time in the Commons on Thursday.
The Great Western steam-ship sailed for New York on
Saturday last, with 109 passengers.
The Birkenhead iron steam frigate is ordered to be in
readiness to leave Liverpool for Sheerness, to be prepared
for commission on the 18th June.

A gentleman named Darbishire, a barrister who prac-
tised at the Manchester and Salford Sessions, died
suddonly, in Manchester, on Monday week.
All the Manchester banks (ten in number) have agreed
to close at twelve to-day, to-morrow, on Thursday and
Friday next, being Whitsun week.
The Duke of Lancaster's Own Yeomanry Cavalry,
commanded by Lord Francis Egerton, and now augmented
to five troops, will assemble in Lancaster, for the usual
period of training, on Friday, the 19th of June.
Mr. Dawson William Turner, M.A.. of Oxford, and
Demy of Magdalen College, has been elected to the head-
mastership of the Royal Institution schools at Liverpool,
Vacant by the retirement of Dr. Iliff.
11. R. Reynolds, Esq., Insolvent Commissioner, at-
tends at Lancaster on his autumnal circuit on the 11th of
November, at Liverpool on the 18th, and at Chester on
December 2. -

ROYAL MERSEY YACHT CLUB.—On Friday, will
take place the first sailing match of the season of this
distinguished society, for elegant pieces of plate, by
yachts belonging to the members.
A Fix.—At Manchester, a man, in attempting to rob a
beer-house, got his head under the door, but found, to
his horror, that he could not get his body in nor his head
out. He remained in that situation until a policeman
came to him. _

SUDDEN DEATHS.—On Monday, a rigger, employed on
the west side Salthouse Dock, fell down and suddenly ex-
pired. And about seven o'clock on Tuesday morning, a
woman named Conley, residing in a cellar in Croston-
Street. Park, fell down and instantly expired.
THE DRUIDS.—TRIBUTE OF RESPECT.—On Monday
evening last, the " Pride of Birkenhead Lodge" of Mo.
dern Druids celebrated their anniversary at the house of
Brother Harwood, Market Inn. On the occasion the
Members presented P. A. Hugh Walmsley with a hand-
Borne patent lever watch for his valuable services.
We hear that the installation of the Right Hon. Lord
Francis Egerton as Grand Master of the Freemasons for
the County of Lancashire, will take place on Monday the
2d of July, at Bolton-le-Moors, when, a late train will be
specially provided for the accommodation of visitors from
Liverpool.
Messrs. Robert Steele and Co. ship builders, Greenock,
have recently contracted to build two large steamers for
the Liverpool and Halifax station, to ply in concert with
the celebrated Clyde-built vessels, Britannia, Hibernia,
Cambria, &c. The new steamers are to be considerably
l)nger than their predecessors.
Mr. Bryce has been elected teacher of mathematics in
the Glasgow High School. The Rev. Dr. Hume, of the
Collegiate Institution in this town, was a candidate, and
Was recommended to the office by the sub-committee ap-
Pointed to consider the claims of the respective candi-
dates, twenty-seven in number. Mr. Bryce. however,
Ultimately obtained the appointment by a majority of one.
, At a meeting of the West Derby Guardians, on Tues-
day, a letter was read from the Poor Law Commissioners
that Government have it in contemplation to facilitate the
transportation of the wives of criminals chargeable to their
VrroiskT. Another letter inquired as to the inmates of the
netting ouse being so closely confined as to prevent their
employment. The requisite information was or-
dered to be furnished.
RoaIAN CEMENT.—About ten days since, an extensive
pine of this article was discovered by Mr. John Shand.
the
County of Fiint, the quality of which, upon chemical
analysis, is superior to any that has hitherto been used.
henif once it becomes set, which it does in a few minutes
required,
is infinitely harder than the material, whether
_Stone or brick, it is made use of in combining. To rail-
7sY contractors or master builders, it will prove most
Invaluable.

eniiD—RuN OVER.—On Thursday, an inquest was
held On the body of a child named Hannah Bibby, who
was killed by being run over by two carts in Limekiln-
lane. From the evidence it appeared that the child had
got between a spring and a coal cart, that had been jam-
med together, and was instantly killed. The body was
dragged a considerable distance, and terribly mangled.
The jury returned a verdict of accidental death, but levied
a deco-land of £7 on each cart.
PUBLIC-HOUSES AND BEER-HOUSES IN MANCHESTER.
—.According to the'police returns, there are within the
borough, 482 licensed inns and public-houses ; of these,
48 have musical entertainments, 23 dancing as well as
music, and 20 having music on Sundays. There are 1006
beer-houses, of which 31 have musical entertainments, 20
dancing and music, and 14 having music on the Sabbath.
The total number of houses supposed to sell spirituous or
fermented liquors without license is 14.
HIGHWAY BOARD.—At the weekly meeting, on Thurs-
day, Mr. John Holmes presided. A letter was read from
Mr. Deane, stating that he and a deputation were watch-
ing the Dock Bill, and should the clause for the erection
of warehouses on the (lock quays be inserted, it was in-
tended to submit a clause, making the warehouses subject
to the payment of parochial and all other local rates.—A
letter was read from parliament, calling for returns of the
expenditure of the highway surveyors since the year 1836,
and also for a statement of the expenses incurred in ob-
taining the various acts of parliament. Mr. Deane and
Mr. Ashlin were ordered to make out the return.—At the
suggestion of Mr. Gladstone, it was ordered that in pa-
ving with square sets, a rib of wood should he placed be-
tween each line of sets, with the view of deadening the
sound. It was only to be tried, in the first instance, on a
few yards, as an experiment.
EVERTON AND KIRKDALE FLORAL AND HORTICUL-
TURAL SHOW.—The first exhibition took place on Tues-
day last in an elegant marquee in the spacious gardens at-
tached to Mr. William New's Derby Arms Hotel, Kirk-
dale. The attendance on the whole was numerous and
higly fashionable. The show, though varied was by no
deans extensive, except in tulips, which, being in profu-
sion and well arranged, gave a pleasing effect to the exhi-
bition. A finely tinted and beautifully grown feathered
bizarre (Trafalgar), by Thomas Littledale, Esq., took the
first prize. In fuschias there was a lack of competitors,
th°gh they were more numerous than any other plant; a
raisiama flora, shown by William M. Moss, Esq., obtained
the only prize awarded. Ericas and pelargorniums were
scanty, but well grown, and the only prizes given in these
Plants were to Mr. Skirving, who furnished several excel-
ent stove plants. Thomas Littledale, Esq, obtained the
fort and only prize for pansies, which were much admired
the richness of their tints. Several pansies, of equal
olcellence, were shown by Messrs. James Killock and Co.,
allPston, but not for competition. The show of fruits
tak vegetables was small, and the principal prizes were
pellbY Mr. Gandy, of Walton.
WectLlL OF A TALL CHIMNEY AT LIVERPOOL.—On
tey SdaY morning, about one o'clock, the large chirn-
VauxZneected with Mr. Muspratt's chemical works, in
dams all road, fell to the ground, without doing any
the _g .beyond the destruction of three sheds situate in
tigilYast;. Fortunately, the occurrence took place in the
the pt„rne, when there was no one on the premises, or
rnao-Iquences might have involved a sacrifice of and
'lre. The chimney had become dilapidated, and
teeParations were being made for taking it down; and on
be "ening before it fell several feet of brickwork bad
iowen removed from the top. It is supposed that the
I%.„Zr Part, in consequence of these operations, had been I
tro%._ ened, which caused it to fall, or rather topple.to the
as the ruins occupy only a small space. in the
toitii The bricks lie very compact, somewhat pyra-
fet form. The chimney was built in 1838 ;it was 30
14e diameter at the base, 9 feet at the top, and 231 feet
ereet'ght from the foundation, and at the time of its
260 (14,11 was the loftiest in the kingdom. It contained
vu
bricks, being a weight of 1,100 tons, and was
°3l six men, under the direction of Messrs. J. John-
tfitu and Sons, in the short space of six weeks and three
or Y,,8- There is to be a new chimney erected near the site
4s `De old
be 150 one, the
feet i foun n
Nation of which is already laid,
lit will ight.
tela.rozNHEan COMMISSIONERS.—The annual election
11.,,F,Nurnissioners will take place on this day (Tuesday). On
r4lusy a public meeting was held at Birkenhead, for the
orPose of nominating twelve persons. Mr. E. G.
ughby was called to the chair, and the meeting was ad-
mressed 'by Mr. Hicklin, Mr. Bach, Mr. E. Taylor, and
Others. All the speakers eulogised Mr. William Jackson
and Mr. John Jackson. and were perfectly unanimous in
their opinion that the re-election of those gentlemen was
essential to the prosperity of the township. Mr. Bach
proposed the following list—namely, Messrs. W. and J.
lackaon, Bentham, Green, E. G. Willoughby, Robert
Flghes, Thos. Whalley, David Evans, Henry Fox, J.
-licklin, Swinton Boult. and Thomas Taylor. Several
gentlemen objected to electing wholesale, and proposed to
substitute the names of others, but upon a division the
original list was carried. Since the meeting, Mr. Jack-
has addressed a letter to the ratepayers, declining, on
I.°ll
ilhalf of himself and his brother, to be put in nomination.
Saturday, another meeting was held at the Monk's
reY Hotel, William Potter, Esq., in the chair, when a
riespition approving of the following gentlemen
nanimously :—Seven commissioners in the usual
rotation, Mr. Wm. Adamson, Mr. Marcus Freeman
kr-w,nrigg, Mr. Richard Bryans, jun., Mr. Wm. Cole,
John Hartley Hind, Mr. J. Robinson Pim, and Mr.
ba.'ll;ams Pritchard. For two years, Mr. John Bar-
Mr. Alexander Thompson. For one year, Mr.
e,eriok Berner Mr. Alexander Falls Little, and Mr.
.lenTY Wood.
L4WB,e are informed that Mr. Urquhart, of Bold-street,
fro bought the whole of the extensive stock of furniture
7,034!1i,e proprietors of Compton House.
e b2Me of Halloway's Pills in the cure of headaches,
live,`!_eßs of sight, deranged stomachs, and disordered
Lilieas likewise in restoring strength-azu,Lvigour in de-
locii4_ the
Te constitutions, is so greet that even in the East
me!! hedifferent castes of natives are taking but little
ip tkr medicine than thee famous Pills. One native agent
the he Presidency of Bombay, sold, lately, retail, fifty-
cur; dozen bosti in fifteen days. The extraordinary
la tg,Perforcoed by those Pills, when all other means fail,
iiir4ku,leY wonderful. Females will find this a most de-
li Nth ANT FAMILY ManiclNE.—Frampton's Pill of
effectuallyBeutl. relieves the stomach and bowels by
at relaxation relaxation without griping or prostration of
Dainsg,t.? They remove head-ache, sickness, dizziness,
tanath,mprtone chest, &c. ; are highly grateful to the sto-
m.ote digestion, create appetite, relieve languor
ela
and 9reePeresslon of spirits ; while, to those of a full habit
tieais
tlivers, who are continually suffering from drow-
tear and singing in the bead and ears, they
Hy nl _euantages that will not fail to be appreciated. Sold
e dors,olintedicines. Price Is. lid. per box. See
d',:" of Thomas Prout, 229, Strand, London," on
vveramerd Stamp.

Lord Morpeth will preslue at the next Manchester
Athenaeum suiree. _

Three fatal accidents occurred at Birkenhead, on
Thursday. Nathan Sankey, the captain of a flat, fell into
an excavation in Canning-street, in a state of intoxication.
Lawrence M`Dermott, a labourer, was struck on the head
by a chain, and died instantly. Henry Bell, another
labourer, was struck on the head by a winch handle, and
fell overboard from a flat. Inquests were held on the
three bodies on Friday, and verdicts in accordance with
the evidence were returned.
BURSTING OF A STEAM BOlLER.—lntelligence has
been received of an accident on board the Finn ma Coull
steamer.

She was leaving Garlieston Quay, at which

place she called on her voyage from Wigtown to this port,
on Wednesday afternoon, when the boiler gave way in the
starboard coal bunker. From the water and steam that

thus escaped, Witliam Epslin, the first engineer, James
Hughes and James Bradie, firemen, were so severely
scalded as to occasion their death. James Grimes and

Christopher Collie, also firemen, remain in a dangerous
state. The passengers and seamen did not receive any
injury ! and the steamer, with the exception of the boiler,
has not sustained any damage. The accident is supposed
to have originated from an over-pressure of steam having
been kept up.

THE SEASON AND THE CROPS.—The weather con-
tinues beautifully fine; with, however, a dry, harsh wind,
which when the sun ceases to shine is anything but agree-
able. As usual, in these parts, a fall of rain would not
come amiss, but when the dry weather allows field work
goes on uninterrupted, and in consequence the planting
of potatoes and other out-door details proceed all around
us. Speaking of one locality, that we know, we should
say a larger breadth of potatoes than usual is being
planted this spring. Everything looks well in the garden.
The early kidney otatoes remarkably fine, and indeed so
are all other kinds. The insect tribes, after so mild a
winter are necessarily swarming, but the birds are busy
at their appointed work, and if foolish persons would only
not take the trouble they do to deprive them of their
valuable lives, they would find their account in such ab-
stinence.—Lancaster Gazette. _ _

BEBINGTON FLORAL SHOW.—The Bebington Floral
and Horticultural Society held their first exhibition on
Friday last, in the pleasure-grounds of the Rock Ferry
Hotel. The day was bright andibeautiful, and the gardens
were crowded with gay parties, the attendance comprising
the elite of the Cheshire side, and a goodly number of
gay ladies and gallant gentlemen from Liverpool. The
exhibition was, under all circumstances, highly creditable,
the show of greenhouse plants in particular being most
superb. In addition to the plants entered for competition,

there were several splendid. collections of the rarest
flowers, sent by Messrs. Davies, nurserymen, Waver-
tree ; Mr. Dickson, nurseryman, Chester ; and Mr.
Killock, of Oxton nursery. In the last-mentioned gen-
tleman's collection there was a dahlia in flower. Round
the tent were a variety of devices, wreaths, and evergreens,
of various descriptions, which contributed much to the
general effect. The arrangements, which rested chiefly
with J. W. Harden and Thomas Aspinall, Esqrs., gave
the highest satisfaction, and great praise is due to those
gentlemen for the energy and taste with which they car-
ried into effect the views of the committee. The next
meeting will be held in July, and the third and last of the
season in August next.

PARLIAMENTARY PROCEEDINGS ON THE DOCK BILL.
—On tke re-assembling of the committee. on Thursday,
Mr. Sergeant Bellasis replied upon the case of the mer-
chants, brokers, and others, and urged the strong neces-
sity for increased dock accommodation, as proposed by
the bill. He thought the petitioners could not be in
in opposing it. Laying down railways along the
Auays, and widening the streets, were surely increasing
the accommodation, to say nothing of enlarging the dock
acreage. But, for the sake of peace, the Dock Trustees
would suggest three propositions for the consideration of
his learned friends. First, that the trustees should be
bound, within two years, to apply to parliament for an
act to authorise them to erect warehouses upon all the
dock quays ; 2ndly, they were willing that a clause should
he inserted in the bill, to the effect that they should not
construct the proposed 'Wapping dock, or commence upon
it. before they had obtained powers from parliament to
construct warehouses upon all the dock quays ; and,
3rdly, that they should not take down any warehouses,
except for the purposes of the public streets, until the
remaining third of the Albert Dock warehouses are
finished. The council and the promoters of the petition
retired to consider the proposition, and on their return,
Mr. Wrangham addressed the committee relative to the
Propositions which had been thrown out by the other
side, after which the chairman said the only real difference
between the parties was upon the question of one year or
two. Mr. Bellasis said there was the Wapping Basin.
Mr. Wrangham said the basin was included with the
Wapping Dock and the Salthouse Dock, for neither of
them could be made without taking down warehouses. A
clause to meet the arrangement was drawn up, to be con-
sidered next day. On Friday, Mr. Birchall said, with
allusion to the clause, that he had drawn it up, but had
introduced a few little changes. The first was that the
Dock Committee should bind themselves to apply for
power to erect warehouses on all the dock quays in the
next session, and not in two years, as they had suggested.
The next related to warehouses to be pulled down, which
his learned friends proposed should not be done, except
for the purpose of widening the street; lie had altered
this so—" That no warehouse shall be pulled down, ex-
cept such as may be necessary for widening any street or
streets authorised by this act, for the purposeS of the in-
tended railway." The last alteration was as follows.
His learned friend proposed that the restriction as to
building warehouses should continue until all the Albert
Dock warehouses were completed ; he proposed, instead
of this, " until such act of parliament shall have been ob.

earnest

tained by the said trustees." Mr. Venables, for the
Dock Committee, said the changes made in the clause
were not "little," but great, and the concessions pro-
posed so large, that the gentlemen present representing
the Dock Committee, felt they were not authorised to
assent to then'? until they had boar' laid ho fora the tr urtccz,
who were the Town Council. He, therefore, prayed an
adjournment, until the direction of the trustees had been
taken. After some conversation, the chairman said the
request was reasonable, and the clauses were then ad-
journed for the decision of the Town Council. The case
upon the landing stages had not closed when the com-
mil tee rose.

HERCULANEUM DOCK BlLL.—This bill was brought
before a select committee of the House of Commons, on
Friday week ; Sir John Hanmer, chairman. It is a mea-
sure promoted by the enterprising individuals who are
accomplishing the great works at Birkenhead. The oppo-
nents were Mr. Thos. Vernon, iron ship-builder, and the
Liverpool Dock Committee. Both parties were repre-
sented by eminent counsel. Mr. Hildyard, in his opening
statement, said that, in 1844, parliament sanctioned the
construction of docks at Birkenhead, and the object of the
present bill was to give further effect to the intentions of
the legislature with respect to these works. By the Bir-
kenhead Dock Act, no dues were leviable upon the cargo
of a vessel using those docks, but only on the vessel
itself. If, however, a vessel, after discharging her cargo
at those docks altogether, (paying dues only upon the
ship,) and she went into the Liverpool docks, where she
took in another cargo, then all the dues which would have
been payable to the Dock Trustees upon the inward cargo
were charged, although she had landed it at Birkenhead.
That which was true with regard to the whole cargo of a
vessel was true with regard to it partial), ; and therefore,
to a great extent, the immense advantage which the gene-
ral trade of the port of Liverpool would derive from the
construction of the docks at Birkenhead was impaired by
there being no docks on the Liverpool side to which
vessels discharging their cargo, either wholly or in part,
at Birkenhead, could pass either to discharge the residue
or take in another without paying the dues which were
now leviable by the Dock Trustees. This was the
main object of the present bill. The learned counsel
then proceeded to show, at some length, that the proposed
site was unexceptionable. There would be a half-tide
basin of two and a half acres, with a considerable space
for quayage ; the gates to which, front the Mersey, would
be sixty feet wide, and the depth of water six feet lower
than the Old Dock Sill. From this basin there would be
two entrances into an inner dock, the area of which would
be 8 acres, the depth from 17 to 18 feet at neap tides,
and at spring tides from 25 to 26 feet upon the sills. There
would be lineal (pray space to the extent of 3800 yards,
and of wharfage 37 acres, of an average depth of from 300
to 400 feet. There would be railway access to the wharf:,
the Grand Junction Company being bound when called
uponito make a communication from their main line at
Edge-hill. The cost of the dock works was estimated at
£lBO,OOO, the land at £304,000, making a total 0f.£190,000.
The capital of the company was 600,000, so that there
would be a surplus left of £lOO,OOO for the construction
of warehouses. The objections urged by the Dock Com-
mittee were that these docks would stop up Sefton-street ;
but the company proposed to provide much better accom-
modation for the public by Grafton-street. The Corpo-
ration of Liverpool had petitioned against the bill, with
reference to a marine parade, but had withdrawn all oppo-
sition on certain conditions being acceded to. With
regard to Mr. Vernon's opposition, that had been settled
between the parties themselves. Mr. H. C. Chapman
then gave evidence in favour of competition, and of the
docks bring in the hands of companies. Mr. Bendel gave
engineer's evidence in favour of the bill. He was cross--
examined on the part of the Dock Committee, for whom
a model of Sefton-street and the proposed dock was pro-
duced, but it was found to be so incorrect that the com-
mittee ordered it to be withdrawn. The committee then
adjourned to Monday, on which day they decided that the
preamble bad been proved, and all the clauses were agreed
to, the Dock Committee having, eventually, withdrawn
their opposition.
THE NEW BIRKENHEAD FERRY STEAMER—"
BtR-
KENHEAD."—On Saturday evening, a fine new ste tmer,
called," The Birkenhead," (to ply between Liverpool
and the Birkenhead Ferry.) was tried in the river for the
first time. The enterprising and attentive proprietor,
Mr. Willoughby, of the Birkenhead hotel, who has added
this vessel to his " squadron" for the additional accorn-
moda
intercourse
the public, in consequence of the rapidly in-
creasing between the two places, wiis or.
board, with several friends, including Mr. John Gran-
tham, civil engineer ; and the result of the trial was
highly gratifying. The Birkenhead is an iron boat, of
improved model and construction for the traffic of wl ich
she is intended, and she eclipses in appearance, as she
surpasses in speed, the vessels previou.ly on the station.
She was built—and apparently most fashionably—by the
Hawarden Iron 'Works Co., (Flintshire,) and her dimen-
sions are,—keel, 102 feet.; beam, 171 feet ; and admea-
surement about 90 tons. The engine, a fine piece of
workmanship, is of 60 horse power. There are two ex-
cellent cabins, forming handsome rooms. The after one
is fitted up more particularly for the ladies ; is neatly pa-
nelled and painted in oak, with cushioned seats, and has
four port windows on each side, affording views of the
surrounding scenery, as well as ample ventilation, when
opened. The fore cabin is nearly equally roomy, and is
similarly lighted. The deck is peculiarly roomy, and un-
interrupted by erections that impede the promenade. In
making runs up and down the river, the Birkenhead
a high speed. Opposite the Prince s Dock,
in running up against the tide, she got abreast or the

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Prince Albert, (considered the crack ferry steamer,) and
the Ayrshire Lassie, one of our fastest steamers employed
in pleasure trips on the adjacent coasts. She soon headed
the " Albert ;" and the " Lassie"—of 100 horse power—
in a run up, on the Lancashire side, to a point opposite
to the Birkenhead slip, gained upon her little more than
a length, though she had the inside place, less in the
strength of the title ; so that the Birkenhead, when the
stiffness of the packing of her engines is overcome, will no
doubt establish her superiority as a rapid river conveyance.
Whilst on this subject, we may state that the Birkenhead is
undoubtedly the most interesting ferry opposite our town,
from the fine pleasure grounds attached to the hotel,
affording delightful views, and open to the public, as well
as the proximity of the new church and the adjoining
ruins of the ancient priory, the monks of which, in the
olden time, held the exclusive right of ferrying passengers,
in their comparatively slender shallops, across the Mersey.
We cannot but express our regret that, while the worthy
host of the hotel is doing his utmost in providing vessels
for the safe and rapid transit of passengers and goods, the
improvement of the landing place, now so inadequate,
has been so long delayed by our Corporation, who are the
proprietors of the ferry and hotel. We would respectfully
suggest that so soon as circumstances (including the strike
of the masons) will permit, an additional quay or quay
room should be constructed, so that the passenger and
goods traffic may be more separated and less confused,
the present slip being far too confined, and consequently
causing, at busy times, inconvenience and contusion.
The quantity of goods embarked and landed at this ferry,
both general and agricultural, is, perhaps, greater than at
any of the others ; and this is an additional reason for
such improvements as the corporation surveyor may de-
cide niacin. Yesterday being Whit-Monday, and the
weather remarkably fine, the " Birkenhead, though not
yet quite complete in every point, was employed with the
other boats, and conveyed an immense number of passen-
gers to and from the ferry during the day.—The model of
the boat was furnished by Mr. Thomas Baker, a gentle-
man of acknowledged taste and talent in ship-draughting,
and who, since he provided it, has become draughtsman
to Mr. Grantham.

WOOLTON FLORAL AND HORTICULTURAL

SOCIETY

The first meeting for the season of this society took
place on Thursday last, in a spacious marquee erected in
the village of Woolton, near to the church, and was most
numerously and fashionably attended. The day was un-
exceptionably fine ; and, as we wended afoot through the
splendid country between Liverpool and the beautiful lit-
tle village, with its splendid panorama of romantic sce-
nery, with the exception of somewhat dusty roads, the
trip was one of the most delightful Which is TO be found in
the neighbourhood of any large town in Great Britain, the
various residences of our merchants and others doing in-
finite credit to the taste and liberality of their owners, and
testifying, by the verdure of gardens and farms, to the
forward state of the season and the excellence of the cul-
tivation of this part of our district. Amongst the company
present we observed a plentiful sprinkling of the elite of the
families in the neighbourhood, including, of course, the
families of the principal competitors. There was a large
number also of cottage growers and their families in
attendance—a gratifying proof of the interest taken by
this class of our population in horticultural pursuits.

The marquee was elegantly adorned by festoons and wreaths
of flowers, and by flags and banners, which gave an imposing
effect to the show. The following is a list of the successful com-
petitors :—PLANTS, 2kc —Stove Pla.,,ts : Ist, John Marri,tt,
Esq. ; 2d, Mrs. Thomas Foster ; 3J, R. M. Beckwith ; 4th, Mrs.
Foster. Greenhouse Plants Ist. Wi Ham Shand, Esq. ; 2d, A.
Lace, Esq. ; 3d, Mrs. Foster ; 4th, A. Lace, Esq. Pelargoniums
three varieties Ist. R. M. Beckwith ; 2d, Mi s. Foster; 3.1, A.
Lace. Roses, not fewer than six varieties:-Ist. Mrs. Foster;
2d, Richard Alison. Best four Ericas :-Ist, Richard Alison; 2d,
William Shand, 3d, Richard Alison. Best device of Flowers :
Th)s Tattershall. Basket of cut Flowers.-Ist, Richard Alison ;
2d, Pattison Ellames. Basket of Plants :—tst, Richard Alison ;
2d, Henry Ashton, Esq. ; 3d, William Shand. Best stand of Cal-
ceolaries :-Ist, Dr. Reynolds; 2d, R. Beckwith. Orchideous
Plants:-Ist, Mrs. Foster; 2d, Richard Alison. Fuchias, six
varieties:—R. M. Beckwith; 2d, William Gilgeous. Hardy
Shrubs, in flower:-Ist, Richard Alison; 2d, William Shand.
Herbaceous Plant:—Richard Alison. FarriTs.—Best Pine:—

Richard Alison. Black Grapes :-Ist and 2d prizes, Thomas Phy-
thean. White Grapes:-Ist and 2d, William Gilgeous. Best
dish of Strawberries:-Ist, Rd. Allison; 2d, Pattison Ellames.
Bust dish of Gooseberries:-Ist, William Gilgeous; 2d, Henry
Ashton. Esq. Best dish of Currants :—I st and 2d, Peter Gore,
Esq. VEGETABLES.--Dish of Peas :-Ist, Henry Ashton; 2d,
Joseph Green, Esq. Dish of French Beans:—Richard Alison.
Brace of Cauliflowers :—I st. John Marriott ; 2d, Wm. Gilgeous.
Dish of Po'atoes : Ist Richard Alison 2d, Joseph Green. Best
bunch of Carrots :—William Gilgeous. Best brace of Cucum-
bers :-Ist, 'Thos. Ramson, Esq. ; 2d and 3d, Pattison Ellames.
Best brace of Lettuce, and be't dish of Curled Parley :—Joseph
Green. Onions :-Ist, Wm. Gilgcous ; 3d, Peter Gore. Best
dish of Mushrooms :-Ist, Richard Alison; 3d, Dr. Reynolds
Best six sticks of Rhub .rb :-Ist, Richard Alison ; 2d, Joseph
Green ; 3d, Thomas Ramson. Best collection of Vegetables :

Ist. Richard Alison • 2d, Wiliam Gilgeons. Prizes for Cottagers.
—Best collection of useful common Vegetables, four varieties :
—lst, Thomas Tattershall ; 2d, Thomas Riding. Best assort-
ment of cut Flowers :—Thomas Riling. Best Window Plant in
Flower :-Ist and 2d, Thomas Riding.

The show maybe said, with truth, to have been of a
very high order, many of the specimens being of great
beauty and perfection. In particular, the ericas and fus-
chias and the stove plants were very choice. Several of
the baskets of flowers were very chaste in their devices,
and even some which failed in gaining prizes, were far
above mediocrity. A brass band—the village band—at-
tended ; and during the show played a succession of pieces
in very creditable style.

About two o'clock the stewards and judges set down to
an excellent dinner, comprising all the delicacies of the
season, prepared by Mr. Hamer, of the nolton Arms
Hotel, whose cuisine, as host of the York Hotel, in Wil-
liamson-square, Liverpool, is fresh in the memory of
many a diner out. To those of his friends who are lovers
of fine scenery and the fresh breezes of a beautiful coun-
try, the mention of Mr. Hamer as the occupier of this
commodious hotel may operate as an additional incentive
tu turn thci,- atopo ;o the direction of Woolton and Hale-
wood when in search of healthful recreation. The enter-
tainment provided by him on this occasion, we need not
say, was a most liberal one, and gave unqualified satis-
faction.

THE STRIKE AMONGST THE BUILDING
OPERATIVES.

Negociations were set on foot on Wednesday, with a
view to the termination of the turn out, when Mr. Rush-
ton, in order to mediate between the parties, had arranged
with the workmen, for a deputation of their body to meet
him at his private residence. A meeting subsequently took
place at the Sessions House, and at which Mr. Tornkinson,
Mr. Holme, and six other masters were present, and ele-
ven workmen,—Mr. Carter and two others representing
the stone masons, two the joiners, two the bricklayers,
two the plasterers, one the plumbers, and one the labour-
ers.

Mr. Rushton read the first proposition—" That the
workmen disc!aimed the right of any man or body of men
interfering with the freedom of labour, and they admittedthe perfect right of all artisans to work for whom and
upon what terms they pleased"—which, after some dis-
cussion, was acceded to. _ _ _

The next proposition was to the effect—" That the
various trades connected with building, repudiate all con-
nexion with a general and national trades' union, the
masters offering no opposition to local association."
This, after a long discussion, was also agreed, the men
stating that no "national" union existed. It was adtnit-
ted that the masons had a general union. Mr. Holme
said that while a national union existed, as he believed it
did, it was impossible for masters safely to enter into
contracts. On the sugzestion of Mr. Rushton, as the
men had declared they belonged to no such union, the
proposition was withdrawn.
A proposition was next submitted, to the effect that the
branches connected with the building trade to whom con-
cession had been made in the hours of labour, should
commence working at a uniform time with the other
branches ; but, after a long discussion, this subject was
left to be settled at subsequent interviews between the
two parties. No difference arose as to the number of
hours that should constitute a week's work, and Mr.
Hol rne and other masters declared they had no intention
to reduce wages.
It was then resolved that the declaration should be
withdrawn, and that work should be resumed on the pre-
vious terms.

On Wednesday evening the stone masons had a meet-
ing, which resulted in a deputation waiting on Mr. Torn-
kinson next morning. That gentleman declined to enter
into arrangements, but agreed to meet them before Mr.
Rushton same day, and the meeting accordingly took place
at the Sessions House.

Mr. Tomkinson said there had been some misunder-
standing as to the effect of the meeting of the previous
day. The deputation present called on him that morning,
and said that the masons did not understand they were to
go to work on the same terms as those on which they had
left his employ.

. .
Mr. Rushton stated, at some length, that according to
the resolutions passed at the meeting on the previous day,
he had understood that there would be a resumption of
work on the previous terms—the declaration having been
withdrawn. There was nothing said of an advance of
wages or a reduction of hours, and he did not think any
demand fur wages was outside the matter. The whole
question he understood to be settled yesterday in this
way—that the proposition which the masters had made
respecting the National Trades Union, and that for the
increase of the hours of labours of labour having been
withdrawn, and then the other propositions consequent
on the affirmation of the principle of free labour,:which
nobody disputed, and resolving not to maltreat the men
now at work, being passed, and the declaration withdrawn
—that work should be resumed. If any demand was
intended to be made for an advance of wages, he was not
aware of it. He had distinctly asked was there any dis-
pute about time or wages, or any thing to settle but the
declaration ? and was answered, No. He now found ap-
plieation had been made by the masons for an advance.
Mr. Stedman said it was understood that when the de-
claration was withdrawn the other arrangements should
be left between the employers and the men.
Mr. Carter said Mr. Rushton's impression was a na-
tural one; for the deputation were not at the time aware
whether the masons would resume work on the declara-
tion being withdrawn. After the meeting of yesterday,
the masons had met, and the result was, their waiting on
Mr. Tomkinson this morning.

Mr. Rushton said this explanation relieved him, as it
showed dm men had acted with candour when they came
to him. There was no doubt this step had been taken by
the men in consequence of the proposition of the masters
made yesterday. There was a difference of opinion
amongst the masters as to the hours of labour. Mr. Kil-
pin, who bad himself been a workman, was of opinion
that ten hours a day were sufficient.

After some further conversation, Mr. Stedman pro-
posed (on the part of the masons) that half an hour
should be allowed at four o'clock in the afternoon for re-
freshment, and that in consequence of the strike, whie:o
bad existed nine weeks, baying been forced on by the rrAas.
tern, they aught to receive a shilling a week more woos.
Mr. Rrobtoo, said the matter baying now sontrr.od this

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shape, he could not interfere. The men best knew the
value of their own labour, and Mr. Tomkinson the extent
of his own engagements and responsibilities. All be
could advise was, that serious consideration should be
given to the proposition on both sides, before any decision
was come to.

Mr. Tomkinson said he should not hesitate. He would
not accede to the proposition. He would rather pay fines
upon all the works he had in hand.
Mr. Stedman then asked Mr. Tomkinson if he would
consent to give the half hour for refl-eshment, which he
gave him to understand was at present generally taken ;
supposing the men to abandon the claim for an additional
shilling per week wages?
Mr. Tomkinson said he would consider of this proposi-
tion, and give the men an answer at six o'clock in the

evening,

On Thursday afternoon the usual meeting of the mas-
ters took- place. Mr. Tomkinson (chairman) related what
had passed. His impression of the meeting of Wednes-
day had been the same as Mr. Rushton's. Keeping the
question open was to be deplored, but the fault lay with
the masons themselves, who were acting in the way to
prevent an amicable arrangement. lie thought any fur-
ther concession made in a kindly spirit would only lead to
further demands. After a longconversation a resolution was
agreed to, which, after embodying the result of the meet-
ing of Wednesday, and stating that the masons had since
demanded half-an-hour's cessation from labour each af-
ternon, thus concluded :—Resolved,—That the number of
hours of labour b • the same as before the strike, but that
it be competent to any member to make such a distribu-
tion, and such hours as may be considered convenient to
the respective trades." The meeting then broke up.

CORR ftSPONDENCE.

ON THE SANITARY STATE_ OF SOME PARTS

OF LIVERPOOL.-LETTER

TO THE EDITOR OF THE LIVERPOOL STANDARD,

There are two pools in Chatham-street just now only
about a quarter the size they are in the wet months.
They each contain the refuse of animals. I counted 3
decomposing dogs myself. These warm days. the water
is in a constant state of injurious activity. The surface
is studded over with bubbles of gas, the uprising of which
from the muddy bottom gives the appearance to the pool
as if it were raining, from the rings forming around each
bubble as it rises. It once deceived me into the supposi-
tion that it was raining, as water will often show the rain-
fall bef ire the land does, but the sun was shining, and it
was forenoon. I stooped down to ascertain if it was gas
rising, which I found to be the case to a very curious ex-
tent. On scrutinising more closely the process of the es-
cape of gall, I found the mud of a gelatinous nature, not
like common mud, but peculiarly tremulous. In each
spot whence a butible of air rose a small hole existed, and
was surrounded with a black margin or disc of nearly
half an inch in diameter. The cracked surface of the
dried mud showed the extent of the former water. Dr.
Brett kindly took the trouble to assist me in collecting
some of the gas from this pool, which we did with some
risk and annoyance to ourselves. On examining it, proof
of its being composed of light carburetted hydrogen was
afforded by its explosion on mixture with common air and
on presenting a lighted taper, it also burned with a bluish
flame. On testing the same for sulphuretted hydrogen,
there was satisfactory evidence of the presence. in small
quantity, of this highly injurious gas. Thus the gaseous
exhalations of this pool were composed in chief bulk of
the regular marsh gas ; and the privy or cess-pool gas,
though not in anything like the abundance of the former.
Two volatile poisons then are demonstrated to lie in wait
for the surrounding population, especially for those in the
immediate vicinity. Such a collection of water must
stink from what enters into its composition, although it
does not want the chemical test to establish, the fact
that the adjoining neighbourhood have to complain of its
offensiveness to their olfactory organs, is hardly needful
to be alleged.
When will prevention of disease be properly studied by
authorities as the better half of cure? For the informa-
tion of those readers who are not aware of the deadly
poison of sulphuretted hydrogen gas. I may quote, on
Dr. Duncan's authority, that a mixture of 1 part of this
gas, with 800 parts of common air was fatal to a dog.

- This is a very fair, though common specimen, alas! of
these pools—speaking from my own certain knowledge :
and this is the native state in which malaria is in the pro-
cess of generating. The consequences of which, though
it is lamentably disregarded on all sides, yet must result
in prejudicing the health of the neighbourhood—if it
cannot be actually demonstrated to cause fever, common
or eruptive. A low order of street is closely adjoining
it, and from this quarter several poor children were en-
joying this rendezvous of play • two or three were actually
exhibiting early engineering ;kill ; tasking the organ of
constructiveness, by shaping of a dam or projecting
mote, constructed of stones, sods, and earth. It is a
pity that rports, innocent in themselves, yet are closely
associated with risk of catching fever; and yet a paternal
municipal government disregards the application of all
preventive means. Why are not such waste plots com-
mitted to the surveillance of Commissioners of Waste
Lands. Until something of this kind is done, the Fever
Wards must be crowded with victims, and the appliances
of cure, compared with those of prevention, retain their
character of ambiguous charitable provision. In fact,
until steps are taken in the proper direction, I appeal to
any persons common sense, whether they can be regarded
as a charity at all. I contend they are not a national
charity—they are far from it; they are only the lowest
possible justice to the poor people, whose refuge they
must be when attacked with fever. 'We see clearly it is
but just that a state should repair an evil licensed by its
apathy, by bringing to bear even a tardy caretaking—by
doing all the good it can, when it has permitted all the
evil. Then who will stand forward and say that this mere
act of justice, can be rightly called a charity. As well
call the few sixpeaces in the pound of the bankrupt's di-
vidend by the 110111 C Ur elm tcy, , ~...,,,.....a. .......1:...... .....-,.
preventible case of fever which occurs is an act of bank-
ruptcy, as to the responsibilities and credit of sanitary
provisions, and the refuge of the fever wards for such, is
but as a few pence dividend on the part of the insolvent
authorities. Shall medical men be convinced of this, and
remain utterly silent? if they do, they endorse the enor-
mity. I don't mean to castt the slightest reproach upon
those honoured names of Dr. Currie and others, who
strove hard even to effect this measure of tardy justice.
They exerted themselves nobly in the good cause, of
gaining the best dividend they could from the sanitary
insolvency of society ; ant'. I would he the last to diminish
from the value of their labours in this department, of se-
lecting alteratives ; but it does not follow that society and
science are to remain stationary. New light brings new
aids and enlarged responsibilities, and science now reveals
to us facts, arranged under general principles, whch call
for another and a mighty step onwards. At this moment
I am attending a case of eruptive fever, (scarlatina,) close
to the pool at Edge-hill, and, from what facts already
teach us, it is next to an assured certainty, so adequate
as the pestific ponds prove, that this cause alone of the
effect described is therefore most fairly accused.
A street, a little below Edge-hill, contains three large
pools of water. It did number twice this a few years ago ;
but buildings have encroached upon the site of these
watery wastes ; and, as I think, the drainage of the water
off the plot, previous to laying the foundations, was very
imperfectly done, and time was not given for the moist
ground to get sufficiently dry. The inhabitants of them
must run some risk of their health ; and when alluding to
damp houses, I shall shew the amount of ill-health already
known to myself from this source.
To these disgraceful pools studding the unbuilt side
and waste land of this street, the attention of individuals
has for years past been notoriously attracted, without,
however, any specific public complaint that 1 am aware
of. Mr. John Cooper, surgeon, has lately, in a letter
addressed to the Editors of the Mercury, endeavoured to
rouse some degree of public notice and remedy of so
great an evil. He pointed out the neglect by authorities
of their plain duty, or by the public at large of their plain
interests, in allowing such a multiform nuisance to exist.
He mentioned the practice of drowning dogs and cats in
these waters, and there leaving them to putrify, as a most
reprehensible thing, and to which the activities of the
police ought to be turned, in order to prevention. I would
undertake to point out the carcases of from 20 to 30 dogs
and cats in the pools flanking Crown-street alone, taking
the whole length of it. In one of the largest of these
pools I observed, the other day, a similar ebullition of
marsh gas to the Chatham-street pool.
I am thoroughly disgusted with our filthy subject; but
it is needful that the public should be equally disgusted,
in order that the pestiferous nuisance may be abated.
Medical men would do well if they would make some
combined representation to our governments, local or
national, regarding the demonstrable causes of fever and
other diseases ; showing how the presence of noxious
effluvia—where even it has not actually developed disease
—yet impresses upon any disease otherwise sprung an un-
favourable character, baffling the most scientific treat-
ment, and retarding convalescence.
I have received a letter from a highly-respectable sur-
geon, calling my attention to the fact that during the epi-
demic fever of 1814, some cases which occurred on the
border of notorious water-pits under the brow of Everton
proved more intractable than similar cases occurring in
better-drained localities. The convalescence of these was
more tedious than even the ordinary slow return to health
withoutpoo faf s tshivies fevered pettTbhhdieeel
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I Wine had to be substituted for medicines, " with the
greatest possible good to my patients." And he continues
remarks which I shall quote, because they confirm from
another witness the tenor of my observations. " Now
look at the locality. On the opposite side of the street
were two or three stagnant pools of water, in which the
little boys and girls were wont to amuse themselves by
sailing their boats, and otherwise striving unknowingly to
imbibe by the best means in their power the latent influ-
ences of fever; the play of children ending, as it often
does, in sorrow and death. Ido not see any good reason
why the owners of waste lands, instead of allowing them
to remain as such, should not be compelled to drain them
properly. If we look around us, sad take the pains to try
to find out the fertile sources of fever, I think, without
any doubt, the individual exertions will soon lessen to a
great degree the existence of such a scourge." I have
myself seen one of these same pools one moving mass of
animal life—the red larvae of a kind of fly : the putrid car-
cases of dogs ix the pool were clearly the nursery of these
metamorphosing beings. If the public is so unmindful of
its own interests as to express itself with indifference
touching the evidence brought forward in these letters,
and I know that such has been the case, and that too by
partiea wearing the distinctions of office, at least let the
rneffileal profession be exonerated from the charge of keep-
ing them to ignorance of facts which one would think even
common sense could read. The pond in Chatham-street
contains abundance of large anirnalculte, the offspring, in
common terms, of vegetable decay.
I remain, Sir, yours, faithfully,
May
29M.D.,E0. C. WATSON, M.D
Beciford-street,

AWFUL COLLISION ON THE RIVER ON TLTES
DAY NIGHT.-DREADFUL LOSS OF LIFE.

Through the skill and painstaking care of the com-
manders of the various craft which navigate our river, it
is not often we are called upon to record any very dc-
strnctive casualty ; but it is now our duty to give the par-
ticulars of a most heart-rending_ occurrence which took
place on the Mersey last night. and which was unfortu-
nately attended with the most lamentable consequences
both to life and property. We may say at the outset
that from all we can at present learn the accident seems
to ' been fs-- ' ' thr"--3"

nave been occasionec .../ogb no neglect or inatt,..
but seems to have been one of those casualties which no
human care or effort could have averted, though the con-
sequences are most distressing to those who have been by
the accident bereaved of their relatives and friends. We
have had a❑ interview with Captain Thompson, the in-
telligent commander of the Sea Nymph, (steamer), one
of the vessels which unfortunately has been in collision,
and he has politely favoured us with the following par
titulars

The Sea Nymph, which trades between this port and
Newry, was proceeding last night on her outward passage
to the latter port, when, about eleven o'clock, just as she
was off New Brighton, a steamer was seen coming up,
which afterwards proved to be the Rambler steamer,
coming into this port from Sligo. Unfortunately a most
disastrous collision took place between the two vessels.
The starboard bow of the Sea Nymph struck the
larboard bow of the Rambler, and scraping on towards
the paddle carried away her stem. The Rambler
was run on shore near the Rock, and Captain
Thompson having ascertained that she was there safe
from sinking, brought his vessel into the Clarence Dock,
and discharged his cargo which has not suffered we are
informed any material injury, though the damage done to
the vessel is great, and it is said that her not sinking is
owing entirely to her water tight compartments. We
have not been able to ascertain so far what injury the
Rambler has sustained. Both vessels had their lights up.
But, melancholy as are the particulars we have already
given, the loss of life is still more lamentable to contem-
plate. It is impossible to say, at present, what number
of persons have been injured ; but we fear that it will
turn out that upwards of twenty are already dead, and
many others more or less injured, some of them very seri-
ously, if not fatally. In the Magazine Boathouse there
ar. nine dead bodies ; three more are in the Ship public-
house, and one in the Black Horse. Two more are lying
dead in the Northern Hospital; and twelve other persons
are at present in that excellent institution, having their
necessities attended to. Among those who are injured
and at present in the Northern Hospital, are—Catherine
Gill, Mary Rowland, Patrick Feeny, John Roach, Mary
Carney. Bridget O'Meally, Eliza Connolly, Mary Batty,
Margaret M'Oundy, Bridget Lelly, Michael Finney, and
Mary Connelly.

After the Rambler grounded, some of the passengers, de-
spite of the persuasion of Captain M'Allister, who, we
learn, exhibited great presence of mind, took possession
of the starboard boat for the purpose of getting ashore.
They let go the fore davit fall, and at that moment some
one cut away the stern fall. The weight of persons in the
quarter-boat (some say 7, some 11) caused her to upset,
previous to her reaching the water, and the actual result
it is impossible to ascertain ; but, as we state below, at
all events five were saved.

On going on board the Rambler, which we did by en-
tering through the chasm made through her larboard side
t presented

into the steerage, a most extr
itself. Part of the flooring of the quarter deck was
smashed through. and the remainder, a confused mass of
smashed tables, forms, boxes, &c., some floating in the
water which had filled this part of the vessel. The scene

on deck was still more horrifying, the whole, both fore
and abaft the funnel, being covered with dead pigs,
part crushed to death, and another portion of which
seemed to have been stabbed, the whole saturated in the
blood. The most awful sight, however, was the bows of
the vessel, which were completely bedabbled with human
blood, and strewed with crushed salmon, broken boxes,
cordage. &c., &c., and the fragments of the windlass.
From this part of the vessel thirteen human beings
had been extr'cated, some with broken arms or dis-
severed legs—all dead, and so crushed as to be al-
most beyond recognition. One poor woman, with her
infant child, was taken up from underneath the broken
windlass, the iron spindle of which had fallen upon her
head, and smashed it completely. A portion of her brains
were to be seen adhering to the iron spindle. \'ben taken
up her infant had‘fast hold of the nipple of the poor mo-
ther's breast. These thirteen poor unfortunates now lie
in the Magazines Life-Boat House for recognition, which,
in many cases, from the crushed state of their bodies and
features, appears to us to be very improbable. We were
informed, that on the bodies being searched by the con-
stable of Wallasey, Mr. Scambler, not a coin of any kind
was found upon the whole.
We believe that nearly all the persons on board the
Rambler were persons intending to emigrate to America.
We could not ascertain precisely the quantity of cattle
on board or lost. About 120 pigs, however, as near as
we can compute, (for the sickening sight precluded the
possibility of counting them) were laid dead on deck.
The captain thinks there were 700 pigs sod 20 bullocks.
Many of the former were washed overboard, in addition
to those killed. Only one of the bullocks was killed.
The remainder were on board when we left the steamer.

The loss of lire from this astounding calamity, so far as
we ca❑ at present ascertain it, is as follows :
Dead and lying at the M agaz ine Boathouse.... 13

Dead at. Northern Hospital

Lost from capsizing of boat.. unknown
The master of the Magazine Life-Boat stab
the time the accident occurred he was seated in

and, on hearing the crash, went out and procured one or
two men—the first he could find—and that with these he
manned the smaller life-boat, and proceeded on his way
to 11..f.,r. L. ...a...L..1 hovrv,ca-,
found a boat, bottom up, with a man clinging to her keel ;
another man was holding to an oar, and three others were
floating on the water ; all these the life-boat saved. They
then made for the Rambler, but the scene on board was
such that the men in the life-boat, unaccustomed to
such a sight as presented itself, turned faint, and
the commander then manned the larger life-boat with
his usual hands, and succeeded in bringing 220 persons from
the Rambler. He states that, though he has been
eighteen years on the station, he never knew such a dis-
astrous night before. Of course it is impossible to say
how many were in the boat which was found bottom up.
At the Northern Hospital the sufferers are goir', on as
well as can be expected, with the exception of John Roach,
who has since died. The following are the additional
persons at present lying in the Northern Hospital:—Han.
nab Tossey, Fergus Brown, Patrick Williams, and Patrick
G eogban.
Both vessels are nearly new, having been built last
year, and are entirely constructed of iron The Rambler

is consigned to Messrs. Martin and Burns, and the
Sea Nymph to Mr. Thomas M`Tear, by

whom

she had been purchased only a few months ago from the
North-west of Ireland Steam Navigation Company for
about £20,000.

[We published the preceding, along with some other
particulars of this melancholy disaster, in second and
third editions of the Standard last week.]

THE INQUEST.

On Saturday an inquest took place at the Sessions
House, before P. F. Curry, Esq., on view of two of
the persons killed by the late collision, namely, John

Roche, aged 45, and Patrick Geoghan, also 45, both of
whom died at the Northern Hospital, the former on
Tuesday, and the latter on Friday.
' Mr. John Askew, the south harbour -master ; Mr.
Cooke, the superintendent of pilots ; Mr. John Grantham,
consulting mechanical engineer, and a number of other
scientific gentlemen, were in court during the day.
Mr. Harden, barrister-at-iaw, attended on behalf of the
captain and mate of the Sea Nymph ; and Mr. Myers, of
the firm of Lace, Myers, and Co., on behalf of the owners
of that vessel. Mr. Duncan and Mr. Hassal, solicitors,
appeared for the owners and captain of the Rambler.

Previously to the main investigation, an inquest was
held on the body of a child, John M'Glone, who it was
reported bad been killed on board the Rambler. The
evidence, however, showed that he had died on board,
from natural causes, on the morning of the day of col-
lision, and a verdict was returned accordingly.
The inquiry as to the death of the two men named,
was then proceeded with. All the witnesses who had
been on board the vessels were ordered out of court. In
compliance with a request from Mr. Harden, who foresaw
that the inquest could not be concluded that day, and
who said he had important- witnesses to bring up on
Monday, the coroner agreed to adjourn, at four o'clock
to that day.

Ellen M'Lean, a Widow, being called, said she left
Sligo on the previous Sunday, by the Rambler, being of
a party intending to emigrate to New York. The de-
ceased, P. Geoghan, was of the party. She described in
her way the collision on Monday night. Many persons
were killed and injured. The deceased was badly hurt.
A boat came off and he was taken away. He was taken

to the Northern Hospital, where he died on Thursday
morning. The captain and mate of the Rambler did all
they could to save us after the collision took place. They
rang the bell, and put up their hands to keep us clear of
the side of the vessel.

Bryan Kelly, a provision dealer, 'who was on board the
same vessel, described the collision. It was twilight. He
heard the captain giving orders, and at length calling out
" stop her." In about two minutes after, she was struck
by the Sea Nymph. All on board was alarmed, and the
Sea Nymph turned quickly from them. The carpenter
said she was making water ; the captain cried " full
speed," and the vessel soon after grounded. Several of
the passengers were badly hurt, and amongst them the
deceased Roche, but witness could not tell bow. It was
rather a dark night. Witness did' not know if the Sea
Nymph bad lights, but the Rambler had. The captain
continued to give strict orders to the steersman and
sailors for twenty minutes prior to the collision.
By Mr. Hassell :—The captain gave orders for 20 mi-
nutes, and at last stamped his foot. 'Witness then called
out " starboard" several times. Did not hear the word
" port" called out by any one. The captain was on the
gangway over the engines. There was no confusion on
deck prior to the collision, and the cattle were quiet.
The Rambler passed close to the Rock Light, and the
vessels she met passed her on the outside. The captain
gave his orders before they reacted the Rock Light, and
they were continued up to the time of the collision. He
had a trumpet, and cried " starboard" several times.
Bernard Gallagher, a butcher, was passenger in the
same vessel, and knew the deceased, Roche. By the col-
lision, they were driven on the Cheshire bank, and the
vessel was much damaged, and several people much hurt.
Hl3e, 0t hear the captain give orders, being below until imme-
diatelyHe did
hd a
beforesince tsheeencoßlloiseiboendteoaodk
place.
Mr. hospital. .
Mr. Gildersleeves, house-surgeon of the hospital, spoke
to Roche being admitted early on Tuesday
He moping. He
WWI sensible, but in a cold and laz state. bad a frac

If tore of the right leg, of both bones, also contusions all
o'er the body. He died of collapse, owing to the shock
received by the system. The other man, Geoghan, was
admitted at the same time. He had a fracture of the
spine, which caused his death yesterday (Friday.)
Peter M'Farlane, second mate of the Rambler, Capt.
I‘,PAllster.—The vessel was of about 250 horse-power.
She plied between Sligo, Glasgow, and Liverpool, with
passengers and cattle. There were upwards of 300 deck
id 14 head of cattle.
ched

passengers on bo, .
It was within an hour of high v
the Bell Buoy; they had a ligl
-ed lizlit at the

rd, about 600 r

ht at the funnel-I

- •.• larboard, and a white one on the starboard.
side of the vessel, in front of each paddle-box. That is
the usual quantity of lights, and the usual places for put-
ting them, on coming into Liverpool. We had a watch
forward; the mate and two men were at the forecastle-
head from the time we passed the Bell Buoy; the captain
was on the gangway between the paddle-boxes. He was
not three minutes there when he ordered the speaking-
trumpet to be brought, and it was brought to him. After
we had altered :our course to E.S.E. we continued that
course until we came to the Rock light; we came up the
Rock channel ; we passed two steamers a little below the
Rock Light; we rounded the Rock about a quarter-past
ten, as neatly as I can recollect. I think we passed the
light about a breadth and a half of the Rambler off the
small buoy which lies off the Rock Light. Then the
helmsman 'steered her due south for about a minute, but
not by any orders of the captain ; and then he steered her
south half west. Shortly after this I heard the mate on
the forecastle-head report a steamer ahead. I observed
to the man at the wheel that I saw a smoke but no lights,
but, just in a moment after that, I saw her starboard.
light and funnel light off our larboard side. I was then
looking over the larboard quarter. Directly atter,
saw her red light on our larboard side. Her starboard
light was about two points off our larboard bow. I said
to the helmsman that she was coming on towards us.
"Look out," said I. The helmsman replied, "We are
pretty close in to the Cheshire shore." We were pretty
close in at the time. I then lost sight of their red light
on the larboard side altogether. I heard our captain sing
nut to " Port." That word was sung out to the helmsman.
I sung it out myself. The helmsman ported the helm.
The next word from the gangway was " Port" again.
That was passed to the helmsman, and he ported a second
time. At this time I began to be frightened. In a mo-
ment or less the word from the gangway was " H ard-a-
port." I laid hold of the wheel myself, and called another
man to assist. There'were three of us then putting the
vessel hard-a-port, and we were holding it so when the
Sea Nymph struck us on the larboard bow. I did not
know what steamer it was at the time, but I ascertained it,
afterwards. She cut us down to the water's edge, capsized
our windlasa. and tore up the deck, There were a great
many or the passengers hurt, and some were killed on the
spot by the capsizing of the windlass and the quantity of
wooden and iron stuff which was flying about in all direc-
tions. The Sea Nymph, immediately after the collision,
backed away, and got clear of us. Our captain, on finding
that the Rambler was making water, ordered the engines
to be turned ahead, and she was run ashore on the Che-
shire coast. The passengers were then landed in boats,
some in Cheshire and some in Liverpool. I cannot say
whether, prior to the collision, any order was given to
stop our engines. There were so many passengers on
board, and so much noise on the quarter, that it was im-
possible for me to hear.

The witness was cross-examined by Mr. Duncan, Mr.
Harden, and Mr. Myers; aster which John Hunter, the
chief mate of the Rambler, gave evidence corroborative of
that of the previous witness, and the inquest w-is ad—
journed a little before four to half-past nine yesterday
(Monday) morning.

ADJOURNED INQ

ST-YESTERDAY

The inquest on the bodies of John Rod
Geoghan was resumed yesterday morning.
On the names of the jury being called over, Mr. Richd
Carter did not answer ; upon which the coroner said he
had received a medical certificate to the effect that he was
unable to attend, from the effects of an accident. As
there were fourteen jurymen without him, the coroner
apprehended that they could go on very well in his ab-

d Patrick

The first witness called was William Daniels, a licensed
pilot of the port of Liverpool. He said—l belong to No.
1 pilot-boat ; went on board the Rambler at about twenty
minutes after nine o'clock, on Monday, at about three
miles distance from the north-west light-ship. I took
charge of the vessel for the purpose of bringing her into
port. There were blowing light winds from W.N.W. It
was a very fine night, and clear. As soon as I went ort
board, I went to the man at the wheel, and directed him
what course to steer ; and then took up my position on:
the gangway between the two paddle-boxes. That is the
best position foi a look-out; and I had a man abaft me to
convey orders to the steersman. As we proceeded up the
Rock Channel, three other steamers passed us on the
larboard side. They ported their helms, and we did the
same ; and though in a narrow passage, we passed
clear by adopting that means. It was near the wharf
buoy. After these steamers had passed us, we came

round the Rock light; it was then about a quarter past
ten. We were about the iengtb of the ship front the Rock
light when we passed it. We then ported our hlm and
steered for the ripran buoy ; we kept close into the Che-
shire shore, in two fathoms water, still porting our helm.
We came very close to the New Brighton stage, so close
that one might have jumped ashore. We then saw three
lights on our larboard bow, bearing about south-east; we
lost sight of the larboard light in a minute or so, but con-
tinued to see the others. I celled out " port the

ed the engine to be stopped.
..st. We kept the lead con-
tain called out, after I had called

that I ord

:hen sot

out twice, Co put the helm " hard aport." Tl
were stopped; they were not reversed. Scarcely a minute
elapsed before the other steamer came stem on to our lar-
board bow, cutting us down to the water's edge. When
rr. A", en.r tho th"P.l;sl,ts. the head of the steamer that
carried them must have been N.W. by N. as near as I
can judge. She would have been on the Cheshire shore
in one half-minute if she had not struck us. If she had
ported her helm she would have avoided us.

By -Nlr. Harden.—After I lost sight of the larboard
light of the other steamer, I never saw it again until the
vessels struck. I and the captain stood together, and both
of us saw the three lights ; our attention was not called
to them by any one else. It is my duty to keep the lead
going after I take charge of the vessel. I could not go
nearer the shore ; we were in 12ft. water, and the vessel
drew 104. There was plenty of water to the eastward—
in fact, the whole river ; it wanted but an hour and four
minutes of high water. When the engine was ordered to
be stopped, they were near upon us, and they came to-
wards us at a great rate. When we rounded the Rock,
we were goit,g, through the water at about nine miles an
hour. The tide ran about four miles an hour more ; but
where we were there was very little tide. The commands
' " hard-a-port," and " stop the engine." fol-
^t

lowed each other very quickly ; there was . a mi—
nute betwixt them. Suppose I was taking a vessel out,
I should not go so close in-shore, because the bank was
in ridges. I should not have gone so close in on this
occasion but for the purpose of avoiding the other packet.
If the other packet had ported her helm for one half—
minute, there would have been three or four cables' length
between the packets. Vessels going into port keep in—
shore, to take a sweep to get into dock. Seeing the mast—
head light and starboard only, I conk; tell she was com—
ing towards the Cheshire shore. That was not a fit course
to steer for a vessel from the Clarence Dock going out to
When we saw the three lights, she was going in a
a light,

right direction ; when we lost sight of the larboard

she must have been putting her helm a-starboard. -
By Mr. Duncan.—The reason we kept so near the
Cheshire coast was to take a sweep to get into the dock;
and that was the usual course unless the tide had turned.
The rip-raps are close to New Brighton; and it was there
where we first saw the lights on our larboard bow, bearing
southeast ; we then ported our helm, aad continued to
keep close in, to give them all the room I zould. We were
too close in, and should not have been so close but for the
purpose of making more room ; the orders of the Trinity
Board being, that steamers passing eash other should port

their helms. When we first saw the three lights she was
about a mile off, though I could no: judge so accurately
by night as I might have done by day. We continued to
port as much as we could after se passed the ripraps.
The order to stop the engines was given about a couple
of minutes, or scarcely that, before the collision took
place. No order was given to everse the engines ; there
was not time. I was knockei down, and the wind was
knocked out of me. When I recovered, I and the cap-
tain in a breath ordered the engines to go on a-head as
fast as possible, to ground her.
Mr. Harden.—You tell us that you first of all saw two
lights, and then three; then, if any person standing in the
position in which you were has said that he first saw two
lights and then three lights, that person has said what is
not true

Witness—Yes.
Mr. Duncan.—lf any person standing at the wheel
looks over the larboard quarter pa-t the paddle-box, and
says he sas two lights, and then three, that might be true.

Vitness.—Yes; it might.
William Jones, one of the seamen on board the 'Ram-
bler, was next sworn. lie said-1 took command of me
helm of the N.W. light-ship. The pilot, who was t;->ken,
on board soon afterwards, directed the steering o, her.
In steering for the Rock, we passed two steamers in our
larboard side. We went so near the Rock light mat the
vessel could hardly get clear of it. The reason vas, that
we had been previously porting our helm to rake morn
for those two steamers. We passed close tr• the New
Brighton stage. After rounding the rip-reP boy, we
kept very close to the Cheshire shore. After pas-
sing New Brighton stage. I observed tie two bow-
lights of another steamer (the Sea NymPh), about
two points clear of my larboard paddle-box. Imme-
diately after this, the word was pssseci to me t:
" port my helm," which was both tines obeyed. The
a
helm nos then put hard•a-port, comclianc7 w
third cyder, two persons assisting me. I did not hear any
orders ven to stop the engine. i .rould not do . . o,there
w9s so touch noise. The next Wog I observed was the
other steam-r, right aboard of UP She (the Sea Nymph)
reversed off us, and came towards our stern. I hailed her
and asked them what they were going to do—if they were
going to run us down a second time or not. I got no par-
dealer answer. and she went away, It is customary for
us to taee a pilot on h)ard when we can get one. The
course we steered on the occasion was the usual one. We
generally ssil from the Clarence Dock. W generally
keep the middle of the river in going out ; but much de-
pends upon the state tf the tide. We very seldom go
down the Cheshire side. If it is about high water its
going out, we would take the middle c?, the river. Ido
not know our reason Inc not taking the Cheshire side.
After leaving the New Brighton stage, we steered south-
half-west. By porting our helm, the vessel altered her
head as far as south-west before the collision took place-
By Mr. Duncan.—The man might have been casting
the lead without my seeing him, but it was not like'''.
By Mr. Harden.—\4hari I first saw the two lights OE
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