The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1851-03-04 00:00:00

LOCAL MEETINGS.

BIRKENHEAD OPERATIVE PROTESTANT AHSOCIATION.
—A meeting was held on Tuesday evening, at. the Craven
Rooms, for the purpose of adopting measures• to carry
out the objects of the association. The chair was occu-
pied by the Rev. Andrew Knox. After some remarks
from the Chairman on the necessity of earnestness in the
cause of Protestantism, the Rev. T. F. Redhead moved,
" That it is the opinion of this meeting that the recent
encroachments and aggressions of the Church of Rome,
and the strenuous exertions now making by that church
to regain her lost ascendancy in these realms, call aloud
for the active exertions of all who desire the continuance
of pure religion and civil liberty in our land." The
resolution was adopted unanimously. A second resolu-
tion, expressing approval of the association, which would
be a safeguard to the church, was also adopted, turd rules
for the government of the association approved.
HARRINGTON BUILDING SOCIETY.—The members of
this successful building society dined together at the
Brunswick Hotel on Wednesday, to celebrate the success-
ful termination of its labours. The advantages conferred
by its means on the members furnish undeniable testimony
to the importance of building associations, and to the
great advantages that may be derived from them. After
dinner, which was served in Mr. Whiteman's usual style,
some interesting speeches were delivered by the chair-
man, Mr. Condon, the vice-chairman, Mr. F. G. Har-
bord, Mr. William Holt, the solicitor of the society, and
other gentlemen.. The hilarity of the evening was assisted
by the musical contributions of Messrs. Gleave, Taylor,
and Radcliffe. This society is one of a number brought
to a most successful issue through the instrumentality of
Mr. William Priest, the secretary, who has been most
fortunate in his superintendence over associations of this
character. The members are so satisfied with the opera-
tions and progress of the society just wound up that they
have come to the determination to commence a new one
under the same auspices.

WEST DERBY GUARDIANS.—On Wednesday, at the
weekly meeting, Mr. Roskell presided. After consi-
derable discussion, it was resolved that a list of the pau-
pers receiving out-door relief in each township should be
printed, provided the cost did not exceed £lO. After
some minor business, Ms. Fisher, in conformity with
previous notice, brought forward his motion for an annual
donation of £lOO to be paid to the Southern and Toxteth
Hospital.—Mr. Jones thought £7O would be sufficient;
but, on a division the original motion was carried.—Mr.
Thomas Smith moved a committee of inquiry into some
alleged irregularities in the administration of out-door
relief in Mr. Allan's district, West Derby township.—A
long, stormy, and acrimonious conversation then took
place, in which it appeared to be the general feeling of the
board that Mr. Smith was bound to bring forward some
specfic charge, or admit that he had nothing to urge against
Mr. Allan.—lt was ultimately proposed that the whole
of the guardians of Mr. Allan's district should be appointed
a committee of investigation.—Mr. Smith : It is my duty
to say we cannot bring the case before such a committee.
HEALTH COMMITTEE.—On Thursday, at the usual
weekly meeting, Alderman Parker presided. Mr. Cul-
shaw was appointed to value the new property in the
borough, with a view to the assessment of the rates for
the ensuing year. Upwards of £l,OOO was reported to
be owing by the United Gas Company ; and several appli-
cations having been unsuccessfully made for payment,
the outstanding accounts sub-committee had agreed to
recommend the Watch Committee to deduct the amount
from the sum which would be due in March for lighting
the public lamps.—The report of the inspector of nui-
sances was next read.—Dr. Duncan, the medical officer
of health, reported that the deaths in the borough, last
week, were 208, of which 168 were in the parish, and 40
in the extra-parochial wards—being four less than in the
previous week. Zymotic diseases had caused 54 deaths.
—Several streets having been recommended for pavement,
some conversation took place as to the letting them by
contract. It was agreed that the tenders should be adver-
tised for, instead of selecting particular parties for the
work ; but there are, it appears. only five paviours in
Liverpool.—lt was agreed that a list of the streets nomi-
nally adopted within the last few years should be pub-
lished, with a view to their formal adoption.—The Town-
clerk recommended that the dispute with the Dock Com-
mittee as to the paving, &c., of Sefton-street, and of the
new road after Regent-street, in the north, should be
referred to arbitration. Agreed to.—The Chairman ex-
pressed a hope that the Council would be unanimous in
regard to the re-building of George's Baths, for mere
alterations or repairs would cause a useless expenditure of
money. The matter was referred, on Mr. Hornby's sug-
gestion, to the FinanceCommittee.—Mr.Fernihough called
attention to the act of a gentleman who was the owner of
two houses in Burlington-stree'. He had altered a tax-
paper from the assessment of £lB, as it stood, to £l5.

BIRKENHEAD DOCKS.—The half-yearly meeting of this
company was held on Thursday, at the London Tavern.
The Baron J. L. Goldsmid presided. The statement of
accounts showed the total receipts up to the 31st Decem-
ber to be £950,695 17s. 3d. ; the expenditure £943,162
ss. 3d. ; and a balance of £7,533 12s.—The chairman
having proposed the adoption of the report, Mr. Bailey
said he understood there was to be a meeting of the com-
mittee of the dock trustees and the dock bondholders ;
and he trusted they would then agree to adopt a certain
bill. The dock trustees had much alarm at the bill as it
was now introduced into the House of Commons, and
therefore they were anxious to have a conference which
should terminate in the adoption of a bill that would be
agreed upon by both parties. If that was not accom-
plished, the dock trustees would oppose the present bill
to the utmost of their power. The plan which he hoped
would be adopted was one which had been submitted to
the dock trustees, and which had met with the approval
of many competent judges. if that should be agreed to,
the dock trustees had every expectation of getting the
water into the floats, to the extent of fifty acres, in addi-
tion to the two small docks ; and he had no doubt that,
if that were done by the commencement of next April,
they would have a connexion which would produce in
the two next years at least £25,000 ; and the dock trus-
tees would receive as much.—Mr. Poynder said there was
now a much greater chance of seeing the satisfactory
completion of the works than there had been at any for-
mer period ; and ho would leave the room with the strong
hope that he should in a short time see the docks and
warehouses realising the expectations which had from the
first been entertained with regard to them. All that was
necessary to ensure success was cordiality and unanimity
between the two boards.—The report was then unani-
mously adopted.—Mr. Lace, Mr. Winch, and Mr. Ben-
del were re-elected directors of the company.
ASYLUM FOR ORPHAN Boys.—On Wednesday, the
first general meeting of the subscribers to the institution
was held in the Clarendon-rooms, J. Bent, Esq., (the
Mayor,) in the chair. Mr. Harmood Banner read the
report, which stated that the attempt to establish the
institution had met with the encouragement anticipated.
The donations, thus far, amount to upwards of £2OOO, the
greater portion of which is received and in bank. The
annual subscriptions amount to about £4OO. Included in
the list of donations will be found £163 ls. 6d., being
the handsome result of the oratorio of the " Creation,"
gratuitously performed by the Liverpool Philharmonic
Auxiliary Society, on the 14th of January, for the benefit
of this society; and about £lOO presented by the mem-
bers of the Chatham Society, as the proceeds of a ball at
the Town-hall, given by them in aid of the building fund.
Twenty-two boys have been admitted into the dwelling,
and under the industrious tuition of Mr. Devlini, are
making favourable progress in their education. Applica-
tions for admission are certain to multiply as the institu-
tion becomes more known. The statement of accounts
was next read. The total subscriptions and donations
had amounted to £1524 4s. 3d. ; the expenditure was
£356 16s. 10d. ; leaving a balance in the bank of £1167
7s. sd. The Venerable Archdeacon Brooks, Mr. Tobin,
jun., the Rev. Mr. Higgins, Mr. Edmund Molyneux, and
various other gentlemen addressed the meeting in behalf
of the institution, and it was agreed to make a strong
appeal to the public for support, Mr. Banner remarking
that, on the establishment of the Female Orphan Asylum,
upwards of £lOOO formed the result of the collections at
the respective churches. Thanks were voted to Mr.
Banner and the provisional committee. A subsequent
resolution was adopted, constituting officers and a com-
mittee : the president being Mr, H. Banner, the vice-
presidents Mr. R. W. Preston and Mr. W. Bates, and
the treasurer Mr. John Bibby. Mr. H. Banner intimated,
at the close, that the Mayor had placed a handsome
donation at the disposal of the committee.
DOCK COMMITTEE, THURSDAY.—The Sub-committee
of Works recommended the purchase of a large warehouse
in Nova Scotia, the lease of which would not expire fur
sixteen years.—A communication was read from the marine
surveyor, stating that in consequence of the breaking down
of the embankment at Leasowe in October last, and the
subsequent subsidence of the bank, there was no access at
present to the lighthouse for coals, stores, &c. The sub-
ject was referred for the legal opinion of the law-clerk.—
The Warehouse Committee reported that the Albert
Warehouses were as full as they had ever been since the
dock was opened.—An application was made by Messrs.
Duncan, Squiry, and Duncan, solicitors to the bill for
altering the constitution of the dock trust, and the erec-
tion of an emigrants' home; for the plans, &c., of the
Tiome projected by the surveyors of the Dock Estate. The
application was refused.—A communication was read
from Mr. James Freme, offering to dispose of the Park-
hill Estate at the south end of the town for the purposes
of shipbuilding. Referred.—ln pursuance of notice of
motion, Mr. Langsdale moved that a committee be ap-
pointed to inquire into the dockyard and office establish-
ments, with power to examine books, clerks, &c. On
bringing this motion before the committee, he did not
intend to cast a reflection upon any person ; but he con-
sidered it a duty on the part of that committee to institute
inquiries into the working of those establishments every
five or seven years. Mr. Bold stated there was a similar
committee moved for in 1841, and the result of their
deliberations was before the committee. The secretary
then read the report alluded to, which recommended that
no reduction be made in the dockyard staff; and the reso-
lution was passed on that report by the general committee,
who stated they entertained the highest opinion of Mr.
Hartley's services, and that they continued to place the
fullest confidence in his zeal and ability in the discharge
of the duties of his office. Mr. Hartley said that was the
first time he had ever heard that resolution. There was
no discharged clerk or any other person for whom ho
cared. He did not care who went into the dockyard, or
saw the works that he had ever done ; but people came
into the yard and into his office without saying " By your
leave," and unknown to him (Mr. Hartley),. and in a way
that he would not like to act to another. At the same
time he did not care who came there. Mr. Langs-
dale : I am obliged to you, Mr. Hartley, for your insult.
Mr. Hartley : I don't care for any man living. Mr.
Langsdale : What do I care about you ; I went into your
dock ; I never went into your office. Mr. Hartley : You
were welcome to go. into my office. Mr. Saunders : Do
Mr. Hartley's observations apply to Mr. Langsdale ?
Mr. Langsdale : Yes ; for I went round the dock-yard at
a quarter-past eight o'clock the other morning. A short
discussion, followed, after which Mr. Langsdale withdrew
Ms motion, it being understood that the Cornmittm of,
WoritS would consider. the matter and teport..