The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1844-09-24 00:00:00

ciently their duties to the public. It must be born
in mind that the class, from which members of th
force are principally taken is one in whom that
amount of energy, of which the human frame is ca-
pable,is rarely found developed. The effect of in-
sufficient or improper food, in youth, frequently
saps in them the vigour which ought to exist in
manhood ; and if strength is gained, at all, it is
rarely combined with activity. The nature of the
employments, to which they have been accustomed,
will often he found to have developed one portion of
the muscles at the expense of others ; and men, vi-
gorous enough for the station and life to which they
were born, are thus unfitted for a pursuit which,
above most others, requires perfectly developed
powers. Nothing, experience has shewn, can with
greater certainty and facility correct these evils than
such a course of training and exercise as that to
which we have pointed.
For one portion of the force especially this train-
ing is most urgently required. We refer to the
fire police, from whose members great physical
energy and great activity is called for, not only to
make them efficient, but to secure them from acci-
dents and the loss of life so frequent in their dan-
gerous calling. How many of those fearful calami-
ties, which this town has witnessed in cases of fire,
might have been averted, had the poor victims been
possessed of greater readiness of bodily action, to
enable them to rescue themselves from the sudden
emergency of peril which overtook them, we will
not attempt to sly. We are confident, however,
and reflection will convince any of our readers, who
have witnessed the peculiar nature of the employ-
inents of the fire police, that a previous training,
calculated to call into action the bodily powers and
activity required in those employments, would have
greatly diminished the number of accidents which
have resulted. For the sake of these men, alone,
—a most deserving body, who have shewn how little
they regard life in the anxiety to do their duty—
the experiment ought to be tried ; and we beg re-
spectfully to impress its necessity upon the authori-
ties of the town.

We beg to call the attention of the Conservative
burgesses of Liverpool to the necessity of prompt
exertions, and especially of attention to the approach-
ing municipal registration, in order to snatch from
the Whig-Radical party a chance, upon which they
are just now felicitating themselves, of ejecting from
the municipal body some of the best and most
staunch Conservatives ever enrolled amongst its
members, or presented for the approbation of the
various constituencies. A list of these will surely
be sufficient to stir up the energies of their friends,
and of every friend of good local government.
The retiring members are :

ALDERMEN.
T. B. Barclay, R.
Thos. Bulley, R.
Jas. Lawrence, C.
Sir Thos. Brancker, C.
W. P. Freme, R.
Thos. Holt, R.
Jas. Moon, R.
Eyre Evans, R.

COUNCILLORS.
Thos. Shaw, C.
Isaac Holmes, C.
Wm. Preston, R.
J. Edwards, C.
Henry Homes, Whig.
John Holmes, Whig.
R. S. Henderson, C.
Jas. Aspinall, C.
G. G. Hornby, C.
Henry Lawrence, C.
Robertson Gladstone, C.
J. B. Lloyd, C.
Jas. Parker, C.
J. S. Leigh, C.
S. L. Trotrnan, C.
A. Smith, Jun., C.

The Conservative portion of this list contains
men who deserve hard fighting for; and we are
satisfied their claims upon us will not be lost sight
of. To the canvassers in all the wards we say,
therefore, be up and active.

The question at issue between the Magistrates
and the Watch Committee, with respect to their
respective powers, has, since our last, assumed a
somewhat altered position; yet, one not at all less
favourable to our own views than that which we
remarked upon in our last. A case has been laid,
under the direction of the magistrates themselves,
before Mr. Crompton, Assessor of this Borough,—
has been stated therefore, we have every reason to
conclude, to the perfect satisfaction of Mr. Rushton;
and although we might reasonably cavil at the selec-
tion of a lawyer, connected by his office with the
bench, to pronounce an opinion upon a question
where the pr'veleges of the bench "are concerned.
We are sufficiently satisfied with the high cha-
racter and standing of Mr. Crompton, to receive his
opinion as one honestly pronounced upon the facts
as laid before him. Another case has been Sub-
mitted to Mr. Earle, Queen's Counsel, a gentleman
who, upon a recent occasion was selected to supply
the place of the Attorney-General in an important
criminal prosecution, and was totally unconnected
with any party within the Borough.
Mr. Crompton gives his opinion in favor of the
position, as to the law, taken by Mr. Rushton; but
expresses great hesitation, founded as he states upon
the high reputation of the learned gentlemen who
have differed from him ; and we may remind .our
readers that this hesitating opinion is one given
upon a case prepared by the Magistrates themselves.
Mr. Earle on the other hand, is clear, in favour of
the view taken by Messrs. Kelly, Cowling, and
Cardwell. The authorities, therefore, stand as fol-
lows, for and against :—we adopt our previous mode
of stating it—
The opinions of
Mr. Edwd. Rushton,
Mr. Crompton,
(hesitating).

v. those of
Mr. Kelly, Q.C.
Mr. Earle, Q.C.
Mr. Cowling,
Mr. Cardwell.

Whilst expressing our 'gratification at this ad-
ditional confirmation of our opinions, we take the
opportunity of congratulating the authorities of the
Orange order, Mr. Harbord and his noble and
illustrious colleage, upon the evidence which these
opinions show of the perfect legality of the body
which they ornament; and, at the same time, of
thanking them, in the name of the poor men who
have been selected as the objects of unmerited
punishment, upon the manly and Christian stand
which has been made in their behalf.

THE FUNDS, SATURDAY NlGHT.—Consols were firm
at a slight advance, notwithstanding that business was li-
mited. The last quotation for money stood at 901 to ;
and for the account 99-k to 100. Bank Stock cicsed 2l:€1
to 208 ; Exchequer Bills 74s to 76s premium ; India
Stock, 284 to 285 ; and India Bonds, 93s to 95s premium.
In the foreign house there was not much activity. Mexi-
can further improved a shade on the appearance of the
advertisement announcing the payment of the April divi-
dend on the Ist of next month. Although no remittances
have come to hand, the agents, it is understood, make up
the necessary amount on the authority of their letters
from New Orleans. The Actives left off this afternoon
37 tog ; and the Deferred 151 to 16. The other stocks
showed little alteration. Spanish Five per Cents. closed
231. to ; the Three per Cents. 341 to ; Portuguese 46
to 47 ; Peruvian 241. to 251 ; Dutch Two-and-a-Half per
Cents. 621 to ; the Five per Cents. 1001 to s ; Colom-
bian 141 to I; Buenos Ayres 6to 37 ; Brazilian 88 to
and Belgian 103 to 104.
FEDERALISM AND THE NATION NEWSPAPER.—The
Nation of Saturday devotes a long article to the subject
of federalism. " A French war " it says " might bring
on a war with Ireland, in which Ireland would be crushed.
Let us pause to deny the fact. We tell the Times, that if
we wished to try that issue, we could in six months of
legal exertions secure the means of Ireland's liberty
against double the army that could be paraded by Eng-
land." The Nation then proceeds at great knob, to
argue that three separate Cabinets could work harmoni-
ously together, even though their politics and parties
might differ, but admits the possibility of a rupture be-
tiveen the Congress and one of the local parliaments—
" the Irish for example; " and then, very coolly adds
the Nation, "of course, separation would ensue, and the
two countries might become kindly and useful allies."
This candid admission of the ultimate designs of the Re-
pealers is entitled to the praise of every honest politician.
" Forewarned is forearmed."

" We confess," says the Nation, in conclusion,
...... confess," says -

"There are difficulties, and many of our wisest men
think that a separation and hearty alliance should be the
policy of the two islands. A vast majority seek such a
connexion as exists between Norway and 'Sweden—with
two Parliaments, two armies, two Cabinets, and one King
—in fact, an easy and guaranteed alliance. Others, like
Mr. Porter and Mr. Crawford, believe that federalism is
the interest of both parties, and would, therefore, be the
best to adopt, and the surest to continue. Mr. O'Con-
nell is prepared to welcome it. We, too, will hail the
concession of Irish supremacy in Ireland, and will give
this plan a fair trial. If, after a fair trial. it be fuund not
our interest—if Ireland's frame grow too large, and her
spirit too wise, and haughty, and self-relying, to submit
its foreign policy to a mired congress, and share its
strength with another nation, then, we trust, the federal-
ists will go with us and vindicate for Ireland the right to
her own navy, her treaties, and ambassadors, as they now
desire to secure to her internal independence."
SUGGITT'S SPIRIT NIGHT LAMP.—By an advertise-
ment in another column, it will be seen that Messrs. J.
Darcy and Co., of the Goree Piazzas. have been appointed
agents for this useful article. The simplicity of this
lamp, and its economy—for it can be kept continually
burning at a cost of not more than one penny per week—
are sufficient to secure its general adoption. In appear-
, ante the lamp is handsome, and it possesses one great
advantage over others in the regularity of the height of
the light, which can be done at will. It will entirely ob-
viate the use of rush-lights or floating lamps.

THE LIVERPOOL STANDARD

THE MERSEY YACHT CLUB-CLOSING TRI

OF THE SEASON.

On Saturday last, tho closing trip of this highly-promising
club' for the yachts already equipped, took place, and the
fine appearance of the vessels formed a new and interest-
ing feature in our estuary and outward channel. The
Commodore hoisted his flag on board of the Mermaid,
and, accompanied by several friends, started from the
Royal Rock Ferry at about half-past ten o'clock. Several
of the yachts also got under weigh at the same time from
the Rock, and the whole (each with several gentlemen on
board) assembled lower down the river, and at half-past
eleven—the commodore taking the lead—proceeded down
the Formby Channel. The day in the early part was
somewhat hazy, with the wind about E.N.E. They soon
passed the Bell Buoy, and, with a flowing sheet, steered to
the North-west Light-ship. In nearing the Horse
Channel (by which they returned), a fresh breeze sprang
up, and several of the yachts lay to for a short time to
take in a reef, others continuing to carry all sail, and the
whole so manoeuvring as to keep well together in the rear
of the commodore. They numbered six in all—namely,
the Mermaid, 25 tons (the commodore's) ; the Leander,
31 ; the Seagull, 31 ; the Reynard, 15 ; the Edith, 10 ;
and the Jane 12. The Osprey, 45 tons, and Elizabeth, 20,
would have been present, but had previously been laid up
for the season. The Psyche, 60, belonging to B. H.
Jones, Esq.—a beautiful craft, though not yet of the
club—however, joined " the fleet" outside, in compliment,
making eight crack vessels. In beating up the Horse
Channel with a stiffish breeze, the larger and more pow-
erful vessels got a head—the Leander, in particular, show-
ing great adaptation for turning to windward. Good
seamanship was evinced throughout, and the trip was
altogether delightful. The sight of the gallant little ves-
sels, with their towering sails, stooping to the breeze, and
dashing along in friendly convoy, was exceedingly exhila-
rating ; but we shall manage these matters still more im-
posingly in a year or two, when we fully expect to muster
a fleet of thirty or forty clippers. The respective parties
on board of each yacht enjoyed themselves to the top of
their bent, and lunch ; dinner and tea were regularly pre-
pared and served on board. The joke and the song went
round, and as one neared another, the word of recognition
and friendship was freely passed. We did not expect so
many vessels to turn out at this advanced period of the
season—when most of the yachts were laid up; and the
muster on the occasion affords a gratifying proof of the
rapidly growing popularity of the club. On board of the
Seagull, two gentlemen who played the cornopean enli-
vened the day's proceedings with an occasional air on that
favourite instrument. On the next occasion the whole of
the amateur band to which they are attached will be in
attendance. The sight of the yachts coming up the river
in the evening, " homeward bound," was at once novel
and interesting. Most of them afterwards anchored
in the Sloyne, and reciprocated hospitalities, one vessel's
crew end party visiting another. The commodore (J.
Grindrod, Esq,) handed round to his visitors the handsome
silver cup he had recently won at the Fleetwood Regatta,
not forgetting to fill it with sparkling wine ; and Mr.
Hazlehurst, owner of the Leander, who afterwards came
on board, brought " a shot from the locker" to replenish
it. The cabin accommodations of the larger yachts are
all that could be wished both for neatness and comfort,
and we need scarcely say that on hoard the Mermaid
" Success to the Mersey Yacht Club" was cordially drunk
by the guests. Most of the company landed in Cheshire,
and returned to the town by nine o'clock, after a day of
unmingled enjoyment and gratification. We should riot
omit to state, that the smallest of the " fleet" that turned
out was a fine new vessel, built (we believe on speculation)
by Mr. Edwards, boat-builder. She fully proved herself
one of the fleetest amongst them of her class, keeping well
up at times with even the largest. We may add in con-
clusion, that we have learned that leave has been granted
to prefix the word " Royal" to the club, and its style and
title will hereafter be—
" THE RO Y AL MERSEY YACHT CLUB."

CORRESPONDENCE.

PROPOSED IMPROVEMENT IN SHIPBUILDING

TO THE EDITOR OF THE LIVERPOOL STANDARD.
Sru.,--As your great commercial paper is always anxious
to promote improvements in science which tend to the
welfare or safety of mankind, I shall feel obliged to you
by your insertion of the following remarks on the con-
struction of ships.
As regards the present mode of shipbuilding, there is a
difference of opinion as respects the strength arising from
a different connection of pieces, on which subject I beg to
offer the following remarks :
In the first place, as regards the framing. The timbers
are sided and then moulded, and these several pieces are
fastened by bolts, called frames or ribs ; these frames reach
from the keel to the gunwale, or top of the vessel ; now
the names of the different pieces of these frames are, the
floor timber (A), first futtock (B), second futtock (C),
third futtock (D), and toptimber ; and it is upon the
butting and compiling of these several pieces that a great
portion of the strength of the ship depends. The present
mode of cutting these is to cut a piece out of the end of
each timber, nearly half the thickness for a cross chock
(F), and these cross chocks are put over the ends of these
buts, which is the very opposite to strength, as the
buts of these timbers should meet each other, and befitted
with a cut of a saw. If put together after this manner,
the middle section of the ship would form a stronger arch
against the external pressure of the fluid, as the strength
of a bridge is proportionate to the size of the stones.
Poops and topgallant forecastles are also of great injury
to vessels, for they are so lofty over the real height of the
ship that they make her labour very much in heavy wea-
ther ; and, besides, the vessel is always crank, and obliged
to carry extra ballast to keep her upright, or stiff, under
canvass. They are also great wind haunts. Ships were
never intended from the first to have them ; but man,
trying to surpass the laws of proportion, becomes the victim
of his own folly; and I have not the least doubt b t that
many vessels are lost by these incumbrances. Ships
should be made as compact as possible, so as to blend
strength, capacity, and velocity. The proportions of
vessels should be as follows :—Three times the breadth
and three-quarters the breadth, for the main length from
the fore part of the main stem to the after part of the main
stern-post. The depth should be two-thirds of the main
breadth. This depth should be from the rabbit of the
keel to the under part of the main or upper deck. These
proportions would make her carry a fair cargo, shift with-
out ballast, and insure her safety very much.
I am, sir, yours respectfully,
ROBERT TALBOT, Ship-builder.
Liverpool, September 2011 i, 1844.
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MERSEY YACHT CLUB.—The honorary secretary of
this club has received letters from Sir Robert Peel, the
Earl of Wilton, the Marquis of Anglesey, and other
noblemen and gentlemen, consenting to become honorary
members of the club. The note of Sir Robert Peel is
characterised by his usual graceful language.
THE " MERCURY" OUT OF HIS WITS ! !—OUr contem-
porary of Friday publishes the following morceau:
Why does the Liverpool Mercury say that Liverpool is the
capital of the world's railways ? Do you give it np ? Because it
finds the " capital" for the railways."
This may be capital wit, if we could only find it out. We
have goneoveritagain and again, in the hopeof extracting the
point, but with as little success as if we searched for a needle
inabundleofhay,or,moreappropriately, for a midge's wing
in a basket of chaff. Not only are we brought to a pause
to discover the wit of the riddle, but even the slightest
scintillation of reason, and it is positively cruel in the
Mercury, from whom so much is expected, not to have
put his conceit in doggerels (we shall not strain his abili-
ties to the stretch of verse,) so that we might not have
been wholly puzzled and disappointed at the same time ;
for if he could furnish us with no reason, be might have
condescended to supply us with a little rhyme. If he
means that Liverpool supplies all the capital for the rail-
ways we must take leave to differ from his " say," and
inform him that the men of capital in other towns and
places will consider the assumption a capital offence. The
late senior editor of the Mercury, who was a man cf con-
siderable acquirements, and withal fond of a joke, used
to say of puns, that " the worse, the better ;" by way of
excuse for his own horrid perpetrations in that " high"
department of literature. His successors appear to enter-
tain the same opinion as regards the world of conundrums,
" the further-fetched and the more stupid and inexplica-
ble the better." Will the Mercury please to tell us what
he really means, for we would not for a great deal lose a
single intellectual ray from so brilliant a luminary.
THE WORKHOUSE.—We understand that the Rev. S.
Cragg will shortly relinquish his clerical duties at the
Workhouse to his successor, the Rev. Mr. Bannistre,
who has already been introduced amongst his charge.
Mr. Cragg will in future officiate at Harborough Magna,
Warwickshire, to which preferment he was appointed
prior to his resignation of the chaplaincy of the Work-
house. In expressing our regret at Mr. Cragg's depar-
ture, we cannot avoid mentioning that a day or two since
a very well-written and gratifying address was unexpec-
tedly delivered to him, signed by the inmates of the
Workhouse, expressive of their sore ow at his removal,
and of their gratitude for his affectionate and persevering
labours amongst them, and for the benefits which they
had derived from his instructive addresses and patient
attentions. The letter affords abundant evidence that the
rev. gentleman has not laboured in vain, in the discharge
of those incessant and frequently irksome duties which
he was called upon to fulfil. The paupers have suffered,
we fear, an irreparable loss, unless his successor be a
gentleman of more than ordinary zeal and faithfulness.
Although Mr. Cragg has not obtained the very question-
able prize of hearing " all men speak well of him," he
yet carries away with him many pleasing assurances that
his services are duly appreciated by those best able to
form a proper estimate of their value ; for we may add
that Mr. Cragg has received, during his three years' so-
journ at the Workhouse, numerous testimonies of his
ministerial efficiency, which we should certainly have
made public had we Mr. Cragg's permission to do so.

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