The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1848-10-17 00:00:00

Till triERPOOL STANDARD.

YOUNG MEN'S CIIRISTIAN ASSOCIATION. LONDON.-
-Of a course of twelve lectures, to be delivered during
the winter at Exeter-hall, one is to he by the Rev. Hugh
M'Neile, D.D., of Liverpool,—" The Characteristics of
Romanism and of Protestantism, as developed in the
respective teaching and worship," and another by the
Rev. Thomas Raffles, D.D., LLD.. also of this town,—
" Internal Evidences of the Divine Inspiration of the
Scriptures of the Old and New Testament."
DEATH FROM SEROUS APOPLEXY.—An inquest was
held on Saturday before the deputy borough coroner, Mr.
Statham, on view of the body of Maria Crenall, wife of a

LOCAL MEETINGS,

ST. ANNE'S WARD.—On Thursday night, at a meeting
of the electors of this ward, Mr. Poole addressed them,
and expressed himself strongly in favour of rating the dock
and corporate estates. A resolution to support him was
passed unanimously.
EVERTON AND KIRKDALE.—A meeting of the rate-
payers of the ward was held at New's Hotel on Wednes-
day, for the purpose of adopting measures to secure the
return of Mr. Thomas Langsdale for that ward, in oppo-
sition to Mr. Shand, the retiring member.
ABERCROMBY WARD.—A meeting of the burgesses of
this ward was held on Friday, at the Phmnix Inn, Mount-
pleasant,—R. C. Gardner, Esq., in the chair,—to nomi-
nate a candidate. Thomas Lee, Esq., was proposed, and
introduced to the meeting. He was in favour of rating
the dock estate, and as to rating the corporate estate his
impression was, that it would be expedient to do so.
With respect to the Rivington Pike scheme, he should
have opposed it as unnecessary. A resolution was after-
wards passed, pledging the meeting to use every ex( '•

sailor, who resided at No. 8 court, Renshaw-street. De-
ceased had latterly been addicted to drinking spirits, and
was found dead in bed on Saturday morning. A bottle
containing a small quantity of laudanum was found in the
room, and it appeared she had occasionally taken quan-
tities of that drug. From a post-mortem examination, it
appeared that death was the cause of serous apoplexy, the
result of drink and a narcotic carelessly taken. Verdict

accordingly, " Natural causes."
ORIGIN OF REFLECTING LIGIITHOUSES.—In the last
century, at a meeting of a society of mathematicians at
Liverpool, one of the members proposed to lay a wager
that lie would read a paragraph of a newspaper at ten
yards distance, with the light of a farthing candle. The
wager was made, and the proposer, having covered the in-
side of a wooden dish with pieces of looking glass, fastened
in with glazier's putty, placed his reflector behind the can-
dle, and won his wager. One of the company marked this
experiment with a philosophic eye. This was Captain
Hutchinson, the dock master, with whom originated the
reflecting lighthouse, erected at Liverpool in 1763.—The
London Anecdotes. _ _

to secure Mr. Lee's return.
WEST DERBY GUARDIANS.—At the weekly meeting on
Wednesday, a letter from the Poor-law Board was read,
enclosing a letter from Mr. Arrowsmith, relative to his
defalcation, and requesting further time for another inves-
tigation to be made by parties chosen by himself and his
sureties. The board replied, that they would grant him a
fortnight, but would not interfere with what the guardians
might do in the meantime. The latter agreed to allow a
week before they proceeded for the amount. The motion
relative to the division of Toxteth-park into districts, for

.—On the 25th alt. the managers, clerks,
W.“ men, and others in the employment of the
Messrs. Bailey, of Liverpool, were entertained with a
sumptuous dinner given by W. Bailey, Esq., one of the
firm, and son of Joseph Bailey, Esq., on the occasion of
his recent marriage. Mr. Roberts, who has served the
company for 23 years, presided, and Mr. M'Sweeny, one
of the clerks, was in the vice chair. Several persons
from Monmouthshire were present on the occasion, and
everything passed over with the utmost hilarity ; the most
ardent wishes being expressed for the health and happi-
ness of the bride and bride-groom, with prosperity to the
" old works at home."—Hereford Journal.
AWFULLY SUDDEN DEATH.—Mr. William Evans,
builder, of Ince Blundell, late of the firm of Washington
and Evans, expired on Friday under circumstances truly
shocking. About five o'clock he walked into the Misses
Keel's restaurant, in Dale-street, and seated himself in
the dining-room ; at the same time he called for some re-
freshment, which he wished to be brought in without de-
lay, as he had taken a ticket at the office on the opposite
side of the street for one of the omnibuses then about to
start. A young person in the establishment brought the
refreshment, but just as Mr. Evans was about to partake
of it, he fell from his chair, and in another moment was
a corpse. He was in a state of intoxication when he en-
tered the house.

HOSPITALITY
Lrehous

the purposes of relief, of which notice had last week been
given, was carried. Miss Wolfeadall was appointed ma-
tron of the fever hospital. The Rev. Mr. Badnall was
appointed vice-chairman, in the place of Mr. Roberts,
resigned. Mr. Peers was appointed deputy. The motion
That the appointment of Mr. Knowles, collector of poor
rates, be rescinded," was carried. The Rev. Thomas
Dwyer was appointed chaplaid to the fever hospital, at a
salary of £2O. Several appointments of collectors for out-
townships were made.
DOCK COMMITTEE.—The Committee of Works reported
that they would not make any appropriation at present of
the land at the north end.--It was ordered that the Cla-
rence half-tide basin should be run dry on the 13th and
14th instant, the usual notices being given.—The Har-
bour Master's Committee recommended the appointment
of Mr. Thomas Prenton, as master of the Canning Dock,
at a salary of £l5O per annum, with a house. Confirmed.
—The same committee also recommended the appoint-
ment of Mr. William Foyle, as master of the Toxteth
Dock. This led to a long and desultory discussion, Mr.
Tobin, Mr. Shand, and one or two other members, con-
tending that persons in the employ of the trust in subor-
dinate capacities, such as pier-masters, &c., should be
elevated to such situations as an inducement for good con-
duct and attention. Mr. Shand thought the matter should
be referred. Mr. Saunders, a member of the committee,
remarked that the proceedings of a committee ought not
to be referred merely because a member had an individual
in his service whom he wished to be appointed. Mr.
Ailtin said that, as to members recommending their ser-
vants, he thought the last speaker need not have alluded
to. it ; he believed, however, that Foyle, the person recom-
mended, was in his (Mr. Saunder's) employ. Mr. Saun-
ders replied that, though Foyle was in his employ, so far
from wishing him to come forward as an applicant for the
vacant situation, he bad advised him not to do so. The
matter was ultimately referred back, and the committee
were directed to ascertain whether any pier-master or
other officer was capable of taking the situation.
THDARCHITECTDRAR AND ARCH/EOLOGICAL SOCIETY.
—The first meeting of this society, for the season, was
held on Wednesday evening last, at the Royal Institu-
tion. There was a very nutnerous attendance of gentle-
men connected with the architectural profession, and
other branches of building and construction. The Presi-
dent (his Worship the Mayor,) was unavoidably absent,
and the chair was occupied by Mr. Picton. the vice-
president. A number of splendid drawings, plans, &c.,
the production of members of the society, and some
beautiful designs by Mr. Frank Howard, illustrative of
English history, intended to decorate the Grammar School
at Preston, were exhibited. The Chairman congratulated
the members of the profession on the formation of a so-
ciety which was likely to produce such beneficial results:
it would be advantageous not to architects merely, but to
all those gentlemen whose avocations connected them in
any way with building generally.- He had no doubt of
the success of the society, now thatit had been established
on such a permanent basis. He concluded by alluding to
an interesting paper he bad heard' read at the sister so-
ciety at Carnarven, by Mr. Hartshorn, giving some ori-
ginal details connected with Carnarvon Castle. Mr. Reid,
the secretary to the society, read a paper on the architec-
ture and archteology of St. Andrew's Church, Bebington, to
which edifice an excursion had been made by the members.
,a short time ago. Mr. Reid entered into many details,
:showing the different styles to be found in this ancient
'building, together withits history and the various changes
and alterations it had undergone at different pericds.
His observations were illustrated by drawings and dia-
grams. The reading of the paper was listened to with
much attention, and the subject was-- considered of so
much importance, that it was agreed to adjourn it for
further consideration at the next meeting of the society.

LITHOGRAPHIC PORTRAIT Olf THE LATE LORD GEO.
BENTINCK.—An excellent lithographic print of this la-
mented nobleman has just been published by Mr. Geo. E.
Jones, lithographer, Lord-street. ft is taken from a re-
cent and very spirited'sketch, and conveys both the per-
son and the expression of the noble original—the manly
and aristocratic bearing and the intellectual character of
features, on the latter of which is impressed more of
thoughtfulness than those who have only been in the
habit of seeing him amidst the excitement of his once-
favourite pursuits will recognise as belonging to him, but
which is in strict keeping with his recent arduous and
wearing labours in the cause of his country, This sketch
ought to be in the hands of every constitutionalist.
STEAM NAVIGATION BETWEEN LIVERPOOL• AND NEW
Yoni.—We undeastand that a party in Americsare com-
mencing with great spirit the organisation of a steam
navigation company, in opposition to Cunard's splendid
line of steamers. A Mr. E. IC Collins, of New York, is
the party who has commenced the movement, the arrange-
ments of which are on a grand scale—a regular go-a-head
affair. The proposed new steamers are to be 285 ftt long,

46' ft. broad;3o4jo tons burden, and with engines of about
the same as the Great Britain. The contractor guarantees
greater power and elegance in proportion to size and
weight than has ever been attained each vessel is estima-
ted to cost g 500,000, including half that sum for maehi-

nery ;. already about 42,500,096 are said to be subscribed,
and two of these gigantic vessels are expected to be ready
by the autumn 0f1849.

DEATH FRO/vr ACCIDENT.—On Saturday an inquest *as
held on view of the body of Robert McQueen, aged 2Z,
who had been employed some time at Mr. Jacks's boiler,.
works, in Dublin-street. On Saturday week deceased
and two other men were opening a large wooden gate, on

rollers, belonging- to the premises, and from which the
guide above had' previously been taken to allow the pas-
sage through of some large boilers. Deceased fastened a
rope round a large fly which was against the yard wall, to
steady it as with a guy. The gate did not keep its per-
pendicular, and as it fell outward into the street, it pulled
over the wheer(which weighed 18 cwt) upon the deceased,
who was an much hurt that he died on Thursday at the
North ern Hospital.—Verdict, "accidental death," with a
recommendation from the jury that the gate should be
better secured in future. _ _

BOOTLE NATIONAL SCHOOLS.—We are much gratified
to learn that the Earl of Derby, with his accustomed libe-
rality, has recently contributed to the enlargement of
these schools. The noble Earl, in addition to a grant of
land for the purpose, has been a donor of the handsome
sum of £5O. Encouraged by this munificent gift, the
inhabitants of Bootle have collected among themselves a
sufficient sum to complete the work begun under such
auspices ; and now', in addition to the previously existing,
Boys and Girls''School, there is a spacious and comm..
dious Infant Scheer; opened for the growing-requirements
of the neighbourhood. We congratulate the trustees of
these schools, and especially their active and well-known
treasurer, on the consummation of their laudable efforts
for the welfare of the children of the poor, and the gene-
ral benefit of the district. Seeing the zealous and unti-
ring labours of their pastor, the congregation of Bootle
Church are always ready to do good, and to distribute.
" Verily, they will not lose their reward."
HANDSOME TESTIMONIAL.—In the exhibition of the
Liverpool Academy, there is a fine full-length portrait, by
111idge, of our respected townsman Mr. Braithwaite Poole,
which was pesented to that gentleman as a testimonial of
the esteem in which he is held by the officers of the
London and North Western Railway, with which he is
immediately connected. The sum paid to Mr. Illidge for
this work was 300 guineas. Mr. Poole is- also about to
receive another valuable gift as a token of the estimation
in whiCh his services to railways are held. In the shop
window of Mr. Doke, of Lord-street, may be seen a
handsome service of plate, consisting of a tea service, a
'coffee service, and a salver. The value of the whole is
two hundred guineas. The salver bears the following in-
scription :—" Presented, with a tea and coffee service, to
Braithwaite Poole, Esq., by the members of the Railway
Managers Goods Conference, as a testimony of the great
esteem in which he is held by them, and as an acknow-
ledgment of his valuable services as originator, and for
some time honorary secretary of these useful meetings.
Manchester, August, 1848.
INCREASED CUSTOMS RECEIPT 1%.-T LIVERPOOL.--
About one-third of the aggregate improvement in the
Customs Revenue in the three kingdoms emanates from
Liverpool alone I There is an Increase here of £148,065
in the quarter just ended, over the corresponding quarter
of last year ; of which increase we believe about £30,000
arises from the existing Corn Duties—which were not in
force last year. We understand that there has been a
falling off in Spirits, Wine, and Tobacco, and which would
have been more marked in the aggregate, were it not that
as much as £116,000 has been received within the last
I Quarter on Sugar. The respective Quarters stand thus:—
ending 10th October, 1848, £1,019,694
Ditto ditto, 1847. 871,629
Taking the three quarters of these two years, there is also
a very considerable Increase, amounting to £131,311, viz.,
The three quarters ending 10t1 Oct., 1848, .e 2,629,234
a tto ditto, 1847. £2,497,923
The fiscal improvement is greater locally than nationally.
The last quarter's receipt here is at the rate of Four Mil-
lions sterling per annum—which is almost as high as ever
it reached even when the duties were higher and there
were much fewer "free" imports.
LIVERPOOL INDUSTRIAL RAGGED SCHOOLS.—It has
been determined to establish Industrial Ragged Schools in
this town, in addition to the ordinary ragged schools now
in existence, provided £5OO can be raised for that purpose.
Exclusive of the first outlay in fitting up a suitable build-
..

POLICE INTELLIGENCE.

COMMITMENTS A'rTITE POLICE-courrE; 'YESTERDAY.—

JA._nTrtßedman, who had been remanded ft;om Saturday, for
concealing the birth of her child, was committed for trial
at sessions.—Ellen Alexander, who-had gone into the
house of Jane Whitehead, on Sunday; the key having
baen left in the door, and stolen therefrom two candle-
sticks, value 25., was also sent for trial—John Hughes.
charged with stabbing' John M'Mahon, on Saturday, in
Bolton-street, was committed for trial.—Also, John Bur-
goyne, Catherine Burgoyne, and John Walsh, for stealing,
on Saturday, a pair of • boots from the shop of John
Ebberts, in Pitt-street`; and James Mason, for stealing a
portmanteau, the property of Edmund Sttrkie, from a
vessel in the river. _

COMMITMENTS TO'GAOL BY MR. RUSHTON YESTER-
DAY.—John Locket, found suspiciously in the night in
Vauxhall-road ; and" John Laffin, John Smith, and Jamek
Page, found in Pellew,street, were each committed for
three months.—Biddr.M`Namara, for stealing, on Satur-
day, a quantity of beef and butter from the standing of
John Baker, in St. Martin's Market-,,three months.—
Thomas Smith, for stealing beef on board the ship
"Thomas," now in the Toxteth Dock, same time."—
Catherine M`Guire rand Mary 111` Kenna, for stealing cotton
in Upper Williamson-street, two months.—lsaac Owens,
found suspiciously on board of a ship atthe Queen's Dock,
three months.—John Cunningham and Richard Waugh,
for stealing iron (1701b5.) the property of Betty Roberts,
Sefton-street, one month.
AN ESCAPE.—The other evening one of the police force,
in a state described as " drunk and disorderly," was taken
to Rose-hill Bridewell. Whilst confined to the yard, by
the aid of a ladder he scaled a wall, and dropped down on
'the other side, a height of eighteen feet, but received no
bodily injury. The head constable, of-course, suspended
the man.
A PRACTICAIS MAGISTRATE.—A,MaII was brought up
at the Police-office, on Tuesday, charged with insubordi-
nation in the workhouse, and committed to gaol for 21
days. He complained of having to work at a hand mill,
which was too laborious for any man to undertake alone ;
but Mr. Rushton said this was false, as he had been to the
workhouse himself, and turned all the mills there, the la-
bour of which was not too much for any industrious man.
MISDEMEANOLTR.—On Friday, a married female, named
Anne Crewe, was brought up at the Police-court, charged
either with having concealed the birth of, or having de-
serted, her-newly born child. Prisoner called at a house
in Kirkdale, about noon on Sunday week, and, shortly
afterwards, a newly born infant, which, there can be no
doubt, belonged to the prisoner, was found at a consider-
able distance off. The prisoner was committed to the

assizes.
A CAEOt OF HOCUSSING.—On Friday a scampish-look—
ing fellow, named Christopher Crane, was committed for
trial on the charge of having robbed a stupid-looking fellow
of his purse and some silver.. An attempt was made by
Mr. Owen, an attorney, to show that the prosecutor had
lost his money before he went to the side of the dock.

The fellow was seen to perpetrate the felony, and it also
appeared clear that the prosecutor (who, by the way, was
hail stupified) had been dosed by the companions of the
prisoner, whose brother had offered a policeman ten shil-
lings not to appear against him.
A RECOGNITION.—At the Police-court, on Friday, an
officer, who was the principal witness in a felony ease, was
taking care of. some stolen geese, did not appear at his
post when the case was called on. " Where is that offi-
cer ?" bawled out Mr. Superintendent.Clough. A police-
man replied—" He is outside, sir, taking care of the
geese." Mr. Clough—" One of you officers go and take
charge of the other geese, whilst he comes here." There-
upon, another officer left the court to take charge of the
geese, who set up a loud cackle of delight and recognition
at their stiff-necked and blue-coated brother.
CHARGE OF MUTINY.—On Wednesday,. John Kaye,
mate of the ship. Auckland, was brought up on a charge
of mutiny. The commander of the vessel, Capt. Shep-
pard, stated that he had occasion to go into the Cove of
Cork, and while there the prisoner came to the after part
of the vessel, made a blow at him and knocked him down.
He then took a marling-spike, struck at one of the sea-
men, and was proceeding to assault the rest of the crew,
when all hands mustered and overpowered him. He was
placed in irons. In answer to an inquiry, the captain said
the prisoner shipped at Constantinople. and behaved him-
self exceedingly well until their arrival at Cove. He at-
tributed his improper conduct to excessive drinking. The
crew also confirmed this statement. Under all the cir-
cumstances of the case, Mr. Rushton fined the prisoner
£5. and required him to find bail.
EXTENSIVE ROBBERY OF CALICOES AND LINENS.—
Three men, named Gibney, Parr, and Callan, were on
Tuesday brought up, charged with being concerned in the
robbery of two cases of Irish linen, and thirty or forty
pieces of bleached calico. The goods in question were
consigned to Messrs. Matthews and Co., forwarding
agents, of this town, and arrived by a steamer in the
Clarence Dock from Coleraine. Parr, who was a porter
in their employ, was entrusted with a voucher for the de-
livery of the goods. It was subsequently, however, found
that the goods had been delivered to a carter (Gibney),
who produced the note which had been given to Parr.
The police, having got scent of the matter, at once appre-
hended Parr and Gibney ; they next secured Michael Cal-
lon, and afterwards proceeded to a grocer's shop in Tithe-
barn-street, kept by a man named Ratterson, and in his
back shop found a pile of pieces of bleached calico, the
manufacturer's mark on which had been cut out of each.
Upon being asked how the goods came into his possession,
Mr. Pattison said they belonged to Callan. Part of the
goods were traced elsewhere ; and, on Thursday, John
M'Donald, Bridget Powell, and Ellen Barton, were brought
up charged with being concerned in the robbery. The
evidence went to show that the prisoners were in posses-
sion of a portion of the stolen property, and had pledged
it at various pawnbrokers. They were again remanded.

• •.•
ing, the expense of each child is estimated to be from £5
to £7 per annum. Now, as it appears, by the return ob-
tained from the Governor of the Borough Gaol, that there-
are on an average eighty-three juvenile criminals con-
stantly in that prison during the year, at a cost to the
community of about £l5 10s. per head, the very economy
of Industrial Ragged Schools, independent of all higher
motives, is worthy of serious consideration. In the pro-
posed schools, the children will be provided with an allow-
ance of wholesome food of the plainest description.
Cleanly and industrious habits will be inculcated, and
they will be instructed in some means of earning an ho-
nest livelihood, in addition to the usual simple rudiments
of learning. The religious instruction will be given from
the Bible in the authorised version. A provisional com-
mittee has been established, for the purpose of carrying
out the object. Mr. T. D. Anderson, of India-buildings,
is the treasurer, and Mr. .1. Hubback, the secretary.
The Mayor is one of the committee.
WILDE-STREET FREE SCHOOL.—The committee have
issued their report for the past and present year, and it
appears they have been very successful in prosecuting the
purposes confided to them by the members of the Mental
Improvement Society. The school was opened on the
22nd November last, to afford " instruction in reading,
writing, and arithmetic, to poor lads, on the evenings of
four days of the week. Besides this, occasional lessons
were given. The attendance of pupils has been large, the
average being from 40 to 50 each night. In June it was
necessary to close the school for a few weeks, and was re-
opened on the 18th September. The following passage is
quoted from the report :—" They were engaged during the
day in some industrial occupation ; some were in the low-
est depths of poverty, others orphans, and two or three
confessedly procured a livelihood by street begging—their
ages ranged from 10 to 20 years. Generally speaking they
were at the commencement very ignorant and very disor-
derly; so much in fact was the latter the case, that for
the first few nights it was found necessary to have a po-
lice-officer present ; but under the judicious management
of the excellent paid teacher (Mr. Arnold) and his volun-
tary assistants, (several friends having regularly attended
and aided him,) great improvement was speedily visible,
and ere the closing of the school many of the pupils had
made remarkable progress in the attainment of knowledge,
and the behaviour of all had become most satisfactory."
The treasurer has a small fund of about £lO in band, but
the annual expenditure will hereafter be larger, as appli-
cations for admission will increase. It is hoped that the
liberality of the public will enable the successors of the
present committee to open another school in some other
part of the town, It is gratifying to add, that at the re-
opening of the school nearly 80 lads presented themselyes
for admisslou, 40 of whom had previously been pupils.

TIM BUILDING SURVEYOR v. PATERSON.—This was
an information, heard before Mr. Rushton on Tuesday.
against the contractor for the masons' work of St. Peter's
Church, Great Oxford-street, for erecting the clerestories
in contravention of the Liverpool Building Act, 5 Vic.,
c. 44. The real defendants were the trustees of the
church, and the point in dispute was whether the cleres-
tories were external walls or merely portions of the roof.
Mr. Robinson, assistant building surveyor, said the ex-
ternal walls were not built according to the provisions of
the act, but that all the external walls, with the exception
of the clerestories, were of greater thickness than required
by the act, and were also further strengthened by but-
tresses. Mr. Rishton, the chief building surveyor, in
answer to the court, admitted that the roofs of St. John's
and St. James's Markets were on the same principle as
the one in question. A number of architects, surveyors,
and builders were attending in court as witnesses for the
defendant; but the magistrates, after the short exam',
nation of the assistant building surveyor, said the act
ought to receive a liberal construction, and decided,
without calling on the defendant's witnesses, that there
had been no infringement. and dismissed the case,
Mr. Blair asked for defendant's costs on the ground of the
very heavy expense he had been put to in preparing to de-
fend the case. The court said they had not the power, or
would have given them ; and they regretted they had not
that power.
AFEMALEFOUNDDEADFROM "STOWING."-OnThurs-
day, a man named Devine, a shipper of passengers, was
charged before Mr. Rushton with being accessory to the
death of a eirl. by stowing her away in a box on board of

the emigrant 'ship Mortimer Livington. A person be-
longing to the office of Messrs. Tapscott, agents for the
ship, stated that while he was on board on Wednesday
afternoon, he was told by a sailor that there was a " stow
away" dead in a box in the second cabin. On gOing to
make inquiry, he found a girl, about eighteen years of age,
had been taken out of a box in an apparently lifeless state.
She was warm ; but all efforts to restore animation were
utterly unavailing. He understood that a girl, who had a
key to the box had opened it, and she had stated that a
man gave her the key, who brought potatoes the same
morning for the passengers. It was stated that the pri-
soner's boy had the key originally, and it was probable he
had given it to the girl ; but as neither of them were pre-
sent in court, the mystery which surrounded the matter
could not be cleared up, and the prisoner was remanded
(on bail), Mr. Rushton remarking that he would make
some one account for the circumstances,if possible. On
Friday, the investigation was resumed by the deputy-
coroner. A girl named Kay, who came to Liverpool
to emigrate to New York, said she had been staying
at Devines, where there were other girls who acted
as servants, and that Devine had spoken to her about
stowing away a girl. She thought she bad seen deceased
there, and also on board. The witness was there on
Tuesday night, and two boys came on board with some
potatoes. One of them gave her a key, which she thought
he said was to unlock a box between decks, and which
she saw the boys move. This key she gave to her sister,
who handed it to a person who occupied that part of the
ship where the box stood. Soon after this all thepassen-
gers were summoned an,deck to show their tickets, and
directly afterwards she heard that the girl had been taken
out of the box dead.—Bridget Riley, a washerwoman,
knew deceased, and had often seen her nursing Devine's
children.—Mr. Woods, surgeon, stated that he had made
an examination of the body, and likewise of the box in
which deceased had been confined.—The dimensions of
the box given by Morley, the beadle, were, length 3 feet,
depth 1 ft, 6 in., width 1 ft. 51in ; the length of the body
was 4 ft. 104 in.—The evidence of Mr. Woods, the sur-
geon who made the post-mortem examination, went to
that death was caused by suffocation.—The verdict
was that deceased was found suffocated, but how she came,.
to be stowed away there was no evidence to show. De-
vine was accordingly discharged, Mr. Statham (deputy--
coroner) remarking that he feared he had played a dange-
rous part in the transaction.

CLOSING DINNER OF THE'MEMBERS OF THE

ROYAL DEE YACHT CLUB

Oct, 17, MC

s • •• N •• i s • . .•. .—..

The rev. gentleman was well at half-paef, ti* o'clock, sin.,
but at seven he was no more.—Preston Pilot. [The
reverend gentleman will be remembered affectionately by
many of our readers, as the faithful incumbent of St.
Michael's Church in this town. .

THE REV. DR. M'NEILE ON THE PROPOSAL
TO PAY THE ROMAN CATHOLIC PRIEST-
HOOD BY THE STATE.

TO THE EDITOR 015

TIIE LIVERPOOL MAIL

SIR,—A friend has called my attention to a paragraph
in your last paper, which seems to call for a few observa-
tions from me ; and I have, therefore, to beg the tavola
of the insertion of this letter in your next. To aria
1, you will &AV
I have cut it out

misrepresentation, however unintenti,
me
_by reprinting the paragraph here

of the paper and enclose it for the purpose.
" It is currently reported in circles usually well-inforlDeb
that the Rev. Dr. M'Neile has had the candour to admit tue
overwhelming necessity for greatly modifying his objections tcr.
a state provision for the Roman Catholic clergy of Irelarl
Indeed there are many converts to the conviction, that Oa'_.
will be no lasting peace in that unhappy land for either pro'
testaut or papist, until the Irish priesthood are relieved from
the worst form of the evils of " voluntaryism," that is, abje_
dependence on the demagogue of the day and his seven
of deluded dupes—the excitable peasantry—whose "pence
now form their precarious stipends. At all events, it is cori
g
deafly stated that Dr. WlVeile has been in correspondence
with Sir Robert Inglis on this vexed subject, and that the latter
at least is willing to advocate, or to acquiesce in, the state pay`
ment of the Roman Catholic clergy, PROVIDED, the law will
the same time confer on the Irish* laity, Roman Catholic as well

as Protestant, the same ecclesiastical rights and privi:ege,s
the members of the Anglican Church in this country enict
namely, the privilege of demanding Christian baptism, churc
ing of women, and burial, as unalienaMe legal rights. W.e g".
this latest on dit as we receive it. We should not give it: Till
less we had received it from a trustworthy quarter, not likely
to communicate it to us, unless it had some foundation."
This is calculated to mislead, and, therefore, demands
explanation. In the first place, then, as the opinions f
my kind friend, Sir Robert Inglis, are of vastly more con-
sequence to the public than mine, I beg to assure you
that there is not the slightest foundation for the above
report, so far as he in concerned. I have never had the
honour of any correspondence with him upon the subject
referred to, nor do I know whether his view of it has
nndergone any recent modification. I think it extremell

unlikely.
For myself T can answer. My opinions upon the sub'
e
ject are grounded upon a carefully acquired knowledge 01
the system of Romanism, and an anxiously conscientlons
comparison of it with the inspired word of God. They
were not hastily formed, and 1 have not seen, or heard, or
read anything which appears to require any alteration of
them.

In reply to the mullum vexatum questionem of what is
to be done for Ireland ? the design, now very generally
attributed to her Majesty's ministers of making some
national provision for the maintenance of the Roman
Catholic priests, is, of course, largely and freely debated.
It forms the subject not only of public writing and sperm
ing. but of innumerable private conversations.
amount of foundation that exists for the report, as abo,''
, v
stated, concerning me, must be traced to one or two si!,,c,i`
conversations-which have lately taken place, and Pl'
general drift of which appears to have been misaPPII
hended. There is, indeed, always some risk of misapP
hension, (especially where a strong wish exists on%
side,) when evens for argument's sake, the main quest 3,,
is set aside, and`some secondary or subsidiary topic ete.:
vated into chief discussion. That you and your resa;
may perceive how- this has happened hythis case, I
written a fair specimen of the conversations referred w'
held in a passing way, scans pede in unclin a newsrcogi
or counting-house. I can, indeed, recall, only two 811_4
occasions : I do not!pretend to transcribe the very Woke
which passed on either; but if you will allow A, in 1,
17
following dialogue, tb-represent your informant, and 13L,
represent Dr. you will have substantially tw'
facts of the case

A.—Well, what say
Roman Catholic Pries

• you to this project of'
in Ireland ?

paying the

B.—What can be said in favour of such a project ? de
A.—Why, don't you think that if the priests were ma
independent of the fees, dues, and other exactions from
a
their people, on which they now live, their people wou,,
become more independent of them ? Surely, if the peoPw
knew, as they would, of course, soon know,. that the
priests were salaried by the state, they would feel there-
sel-res at liberty to withhold many of those ravine!!o
which they now give as matter of necessary supper'
their clergy. And is it not human nature that the: priest'
themselves, or many of them, if independent of their Pe
ple, would be less sedulous-in their attentions, and tkerf.-
fore less influential ? In this. point of view, as tending L°
diminish the absolute control now exercised by the pries.q'
do you not think that their endowment would be a

On Tuesday last the members of, the Royal Dee Yacht
Club celebrated the close of their first season under
Royal" sanction, by a dinner, at the " Mostyn Arms"
Hotel, Parkgate ; and, though the early part of the day
was uninviting, heavy rain having fallen, the attendance
was numerouer including members andguests from Chester,
Liverpool, and even more distant localities. At six o'clock
the company sat down to an excellent and sumptuous
repast, accompanied by the choicest wines.
The respected Commodore of the Club, Edward Watson
Lloyd, Esq., of Fort Heswall, presided ; and the vice-
chair was occupied by William Ayrtont, Esq., of Chester, measure
the secretary. Amongst those present were Sir Edward B.—You could not attaini .or even aroximate to tbe
Walker, Chairman of the Committee forthe Improvement effecOrou anticipate, unless you combined the eudovnle?t
of the River Dee ; John Simpson, Msg. ; Thomas Bir- of the priesthood with an act of parliament giving til
chall, Esq., (owner of the beautiful and highly successful laity a legal right to the sacraments and other ordinance;
yacht, " The Vision ;" Captain Fyfe, Oapt. Garrott, Mr. of what they consider the true church, and prompt am:
Piper, Mr. Wemys, Mr. Eustace, and another gentleman efficient legal redress against any priest who refused fho'''.
(whose name we did not ascertain), allaof the 46th Regi- sacraments or ordinances. Thu are aware that, wheel!'
meat, now stationed at Chester ; R. Pedder, Esq., of
Preston, and others. may be the professed rules of the system, it is practicaill
After the banquet, the usual loyal toasts were susses- in the option of the Roman Catholic priesthood, wheth.er.
to gi7eaar withhold " the riteaal the church" in any i,11.°,,'.
sively given, and drunk with the greatest enthusiasm. vidual instance ; and that an " interdict" from these rights
Capt. FYFE ably responded to the toast of " The Army," is used as an engine of coercion in political and other tern-
which was coupled with the gal!ant4 46th Regiment, poral matters. To any man in whom he perceives synlY:
and Capt. GAREATT with equal felicity and feeling to that toms of political independence, the priest may say, (or
of " The Navy."' what is much more common, he may very clearly and
The CHAIRMAN then gave " The Royal• Mersey Yacht practically convey, without committing himself by s 3!
Club," coupled with the name of Thos. Littledale, Esq.. nig) "your child shall not be baptized, nor your ',rife
to whom he paid, a high compliment as Commodore of thumbed, unless you vote for the friend of your church
that Club, . for his activity in, and devotion to, the noble and your country, (alias the nominee of the priest) at ;.be
superstitions
of yachting,—alluding to his gallant conduct in election." The people are sincere in their superstitioD
saving many of the persons from the wreck of the Ocean They think the rights of their church are indispensable Co
Monarch. He regretted that circumstances had prevent- the happiness and prosperity ofthemselves and their tam!:
ed that gentleman from fulfilling his intention of being lies in this world and the next. Of course, while the ad;
that day, amongst those then assembled, assured as he ministration of those rights is absolutely at the priests_
(the chairman) felt that his presence would have much option, the people, in proportion to their sincerity, are t. 11!
enhanced the enjoyment of the evening. (Cheers.) priests' slaves. Unless, therefore, you can coerce 01
Mr. .I. Scow WALKER (a member., of both Clubs) priests to administer the sacraments, &c., an endownaela
briefly responded for the R.M.Y.C., stating that he had of £1;000 a year to each of them would not take one gel!
the authority of several of the officers and members, in advance towards securing either the civil or religiou°
whom he had seen before leaving Liverpool, to convey liberty of the people.
their cordial wishes that the Royal Dee Club might find A.—Capital ! There is something tangible to aina 5'
their efforts crowned by every possible success. and popular, too : for in urging this we shall appear as
The CHAIRMAN. then proposed the health of their bro- liberal assertors of the people'S rights, not as bigotte
i l u
ther member, Thames Birchall, Esq., as owner of the restrieters. Would you press such a measure ?
Vision,.and aso as the worshipful the Mayor of Preston,
Ba,--Undoubtedly, if the endowment be inevitable. Bt
a ageehnttmnma. n a
u who
woho, had distinguished
order
my good sir, the subject is not so simple, nor so essi"
hithmems eltfh that day, a
skilful
had l
disposed of as you seem to think.
of
vl eawho
erto
m ee t
sacrificed his valuable time, which he. was almost called So much for the dialogue. Now, Mr. Editor, one
upon to devote to more important official avocations. the inconveniences attending-such conversations, or rathe'
Mr.- BIRCHALL returned thanks in very eloquent, LIP- attending the reporting of them in newspapers, arises fro°,
propriate, and unassuming terms. He remarked that interrupt
the circumstance that they are very frequently interrep-,
England's glory was her navy and her-army ; and he re- and, cut short, just when further explanation becoro-
joiced that a gentleman of the 46th regiment bad replied desirable. Such has been the case here.
..a
to a previous toast in a manner that showed how deeply The proposal suggested in the way of objectionf.A
he appreciated the generous and patriotic co-operation of with a view of leading to further information, commelrn
those two branches of her Majesty's service. For himself, itself at once to an unsuspecting Englishman, who desll7,
and, he might say, in behalf of the club, that he rejoiced nothing more sincerely than the advancement of liberty'
that gentlemen of both services should meet together, as bath civil and religious. Unhappily, however, its suet&
on this occasion, in the utmost harmony and good-fellow- is rendered wholly impracticable by the system of Ronasn.
ship. (Cheers.) ism in another of its features.
A. variety of toasts, sentiments, and songs followed. I refer to the doctrine of '
Mr. J. SCOTT WALKER exhibited a number of interest- 110
Rome is nowhere incautious—on no side unarme3. .- 0
jug models of vessels, constructed on a new principle of has not left herself open to any such objection to "la
his awn, with a double stern and double run under floata- Powers that be," as the arrangement referred to viou,,
tion mark, the bow being similar to that of the ordinary involve. Her sacraments, though administered accurately
vessel. The chief objects aimed at in this construction in their letter and outward matter, depend for their vs"-
are, a very shallow draft of water, combined with great, dity on the intention of the officiating priest. If, e. g:,',
safety, speed, and weatherliness ;•,and a peculiar adaptation., when he consecrates the.wafer, he inwardly intendsn 'ot ,'",
for the use of the screw as a propelling power—or we. do it, or even negatively, if he does not intend to do it'
should say screws—as the model , built for steam carries a the miracle of transubstantiation is not performed, and
screw at the extremity of each run, which, working dif-. the sacrament is of no avail.
ferent ways by the same engine, produces a perfect equality, of
7 Here is an escape from the most stringent legislation ,
in the motion of the vessel, hitherto unattained. The man. All that a British law could enforce in word ,°.;
plan is considered highly favourable for vessels liable to deed might be complied with, and still the rites of
~_tvt
ground,, and is alike suitable for river vessels, coasters, Church of Rome be withheld from the people in all w 2,,
merchant ships, or men of war, whether propelled by constitutes their religious efficacy. No earthly power
steam,, or sail, or both combined. The stability of such secure liberty to conscientious members of the Church ,`.i
vessels under sail, and the prevention, by the double run, Rome. They invest their Priests with the attributes v:
of their making lee way, is considered a novelty and a divinity, and then make conscience of self-prostration,
great advantage by many nautical gentlemen. Sir Edward This "voluntary humility" in religious things is turned
Walker appeared to take a friendly interest in the inven-it" .00
(when the interests of the system seem to require 1 ~,
ton, and was furnished with a printed description., an engine of coercion in secular things ; and. hence the
A resolution was unanimously passed by the members difficulty, or, as Lapprehend it will be found, the imposs';
of the club, to the effect that the ensuing yachting season bility of fair and honourable negotiation with them by ii
should commence early,, and with a good muster. Ar- Protestant State. As to the notion of attaching theme
rangements were also set on tbot for a regatta,. to take gratitude, and thereupon making use of them to gov,lo
place in August next, the prizes to be contended for by the country in peace, I can only smile at the an3i3u.,,
vessels belonging to the Royal Yatch Clubs only. The simplicity of those who think that such a tie would last le'd
course will be from Hilbre Island through the Swashway, hour longer than it answered the conscience or policy 4
round the N.W. Light-ship, (thence extended or not the priesthood to observe it. In truth, the observation "st
according to circumstances), and back again either by the, any such compact would be a dereliction of their high! 0.
same way, or by the point of Ayr, so that there need be duties, and could only be endured for a time and
no apprehension as to the want of a sufficient depth of temporary, evil, that greater and more permanent goodln.o
'

retention

water. their cania might come.
The evening passed in the enjoyment of the utmost But my objections to the endowment of the Ron 3.-4
;al/
conviviality and good fellowship. A party of those pre- Priests in Ireland, and by speedy consequence in areo
sent at the dinner went down on the following morning Britain, are not of a secular or political character.. I ba,'
they enjoyed a delightful day ; those of them who were s
by water, with the Commodore to Hilbre Island, where
no fear of Papal ascendancy. He must, I think, 114)
read history t not to say prophecy) a-net studied mankind
alihttleealuptuiereapo.se,Twhheopneorttedereea
strangers to that romantic and sight-commanding spot
being especially gratified. The several courses to be pur-
sued by the yachts at future regattas may be distinctly fd dreads
thea revivalpresent of escecvl ee srieai sgtnitscaoerf
the Roman States" is well described in the last.nutou 4
seen from the island, and no doubt was entertained as to of the Quarterly Review. After exposing the vanity,*
t,
weakness of the Pope's measures, the writer says, i , the required depth of water. The party all returned to .
soon learnt the error of his policy, and lives to repent
Parkgate lathe evening, highly pleased with their excur..
but not to retrace his steps. He has outlived his pop7i,
favour, has been accused of the basest duplicity, is 'cif bi
ally dethroned, and vegetates in his palace, surrounded e 1
rebellious subjects, at whose mercy he lies, unproteers,
and unarmed." This witness is true. The infallible rut,
sessor of both swords exists at this moment by the 50.
ferance of a republican„ and is to be feared, infidel Prot
This is the age of barricades, not Inquisitions • of atraf
emeutes, not dungeon tortures. Neither Oxford treaciwif,
nor Irish treason can re-establish the chair of Hildebrsa
Whet then do I fear.
I fear God : lest in righteous retribution for the ligliAltl
His gospel nationally despised, and idolatry nation ,70.
encouraged and supported in defiance of his sacred CYots
mandment, He should withdraw those merciful restrain of
which humanise our fallen race; and so allow the we 00
this land, as of other lands, to tear one another with4o
savage fury of wild beasts. I fear lest from an elev'ser
in privilege above all others, we should sink to a de'
vedly deadlier punishment than all others. 11°
c pile, therefore, we would urge earnestly on 9 ,ass
governed, " honour and obey the Queen," we we;liceeP
earnestly urge on all the governors, " fear God ana,,,,i4
His commandments." The idea of any real difficult
the way of Great Britain governing Ireland by e3441t1i
law, and civilising her on Protestant principles 1101;00
constitution could be safely restored to her, is pelf
absurd. The bugbear was propagated for faction+ lid
for place. Infatuated blindness !
do it
could do the work well if she chose; and she woo
ldf 0'
if she were wise. Self-preservation is an instinct tbet
ture, a which nothing but madness can deprive
man, nation.—l am, sir, your obedient servant, v,
HUGH 1C4g44.

Distrtrt geb3s.

first stone of a new gaol was laid at Manchester on

MGaday

fhelord Chancellor has appointed the Rev. Thomas
George James, M.A., of Erasenose College, Oxford, In-
cumbent of Habergham Eaves, in this county?, to the
Vicarage of Bridgewater, with the Rectory of Chilton, in
the county of Somerset.
v- M- Hearne, late P Cathrm"' F --t

The Rev. ,vir. _,earne, late Roman t,athonv, Incumbent
of Manchester, having been dangerously stalked two
months ago for being supposed friendly to the Jesuits,
and the miscreant being now in the hands of justice, this
Irish clergyman has found it necessary to abscond from
Rome, and lurk in the mountains about Frascati, so many
attempts have been made to endanger his life, and thus
deter him from prosecuting to condign punishment the
hero of the stiletto.

Row AT CROSBY.—A few days ago a party of Irish
labourers at Great Crosby, who had been employed in
getting potatoes, turned out for an advance of wages, but
not being able to obtain their demand in a peaceable way
they got drunk, and created a regular Irish row, using
their pitchforks against the police and the neighbours who
attempted to take them into custody. This was not effected
without a fearful conflict, in the course of which the police
and one or two parties were severely injured.
AWFULLY SUDDEN.—On Thursday morning the village
of Bolton-by-Bolland was thrown into the deepest gloom
and distress, by the awfully sudden death of the much-
esteemed, respected, and highly talented Rev. Ambrose
Dawson, 8.D., and Senior Fellow of Brazennose College.

Atigburth, 12th October, 1848.