The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1844-11-05 00:00:00

WATCH COMMITTLE.-THEHEAD CONSTABLE.

From the proceedings of the Watch Committee it ap-
peared that a sub-committee had been appointed toinquire
into the present efficiency of the police force of the bo-
rough, and whether the rules and regulations were carried
out. They stated that the Head Constable, Mr. Miller,
had been guilty of flagrant disobedience of orders in the
following respect :—An application had baen made to
allow a portion of the force to attend at Birkenhead on
Wednesday last, the 23d instant, the day of the stone-
laying; the Head Constable was directed to send fifty
men, with the usual complement of inspectors. Mr. Lay-
cock wished to have the services of the Head Constable
also, but the chairman of the Watch Committee, in the
presence of some of the members, refused the latter appli-
cation, thinking that Mr. Miller would be required to
keep order and regulation in Liverpool, and to superin-
tend the arrangements during the disembarkation in the
evening. But, notwithstanding positive prohibitions, Mr.
Miller thiught proper to go over to Birkenhead, and
breakfast with Mr. Laycock, and not to return until three
o'clock in the afternoon, thereby setting an example of
insubordination. The committee then received the report
of the sub-committee, previously appointed, concurred in
opinion as to Mr. Miller's inefficiency, and came to the
resolution that his services be dispensed with, but that he
he allowed to resign forthwith. Thanks were given to
Mr. James Lawrence, the chairman of the committee, for
his exertions to preserve order on the piers during the
night of the 23d instant, and for his valuable assistance
during the past year ; and Mr. Dowling was appointed
pro tern to the bead constableship.
Upon the motion of Mr. ASPINALL, seconded by Mr.
THOINHILL, the proceedings were confirmed without any
discussion. Mr. Miller will therefore be allowed his sa-
lary to the 27th of February next, in conformity with the
resolution of the Watch Committee, inserted in our last.

DOCK COMMITTEE.

Mr. MooRE, in moving the confirmation of the pro-
ceedings of the Dock Committee, took occasion to con-
gratulate the council on the present posture of the dock
affairs. He said, that during the past four months, end-
ing on Thursday last, there had been an increase in the
tonnage entering the port of 114,420 tons, and an increase
in the receipts of £18,024 lls. 10d., when compared with
the corresponding four months cf the past year. This,
he was sure, would be received with great satisfaction by
the council. (Hear, hear.)
Mr. ASPINALL asked whether any accommodation had
been made for the shipbuilders in consequence of their
being removed by the new works.
Mr. MOORE said the subject had engaged the attention
of the Dock Committee on various occasions lately. Land
had been offered to all the parties, and in convenient si-
tuations for carrying on their works. The arrangements
with Mr. Wilson were matured, and would be carried out
this week, with satisfaction to all parties. Accommoda-
tion would be afforded to the whole of them.
Mr. ISAAC HOLMES said he had been informed that
for a few thousands the bar or shallow part of the Rock
Channel could be deepened to the extent of three feet, if
not more. That channel was far safer than the new one,
and a more rapid cut.
Mr. MOORE said the subject was constantly under the
consideration of the Dock Committee. The two entrances
were frequently examined by the marine surveyor, and the
Victoria Bar was in a better state than ever it was at any
former time. He challenged the whole kingdom to find
a port so well marked and buoyed as the port of Liverpool.
33,000 vessels had gone in and out of the harbour last
year—only three very small craft were lost, and this was
a sufficient answer as to the duties of the Dock Commit-
tee, in taking care of the entrances.
Mr. NORTH said that if the Rock Channel could be
deepened it would be beneficial ; but it was contrary to
the laws of nature, for in proportion as the Victoria chan-
nel was deepened the other lessened in depth. They could
not have two very good channels with the same scouring
power.

The proceedings were confirmed.
EDUCATION COMMITTEE.

The average attendance at the schools for the past
month was stated to be as follows:—
NORTH. SOUTH.
Boys 240 . .
Girls .
Infants .......... 167

The numbers on the books were :—North, 714 ; South,
624. The committee recommended that Miss Wil!cock
be appointed head mistress of the North School, at a sa-
lary of £75 per annum.
The proceedings were confirmed.
GARDENS COMMITTEE.

The proceedings of the Gardens Committee, comprising
a resolution to authorise the committee to erect an iron
fence railing, at the cost of £2BO, on the east side of St.
James's-walk, were read.
Mr. G: H. LAWRENCE said the Gardens Committee
had committed a blunder on a former occasion, by put-
ting the railing up at a wrong side—on the western in-
stead of the eastern. (Laughter.) There was no earthly
occasion for a railing at the walk.
Mr. HARBORD hoped the present railing would be re-
tained, for it had been of great benefit, as the children
from a neighbouring school were in the habit of rolling
down the inclined plane.
Sir T. BRANCKER.—There's no great harm in that.
(A laugh.)
Mr. HARBORD.—You would not like your own children
to roll down there.

Sir T. BRANCKER.-1 often rolled down there myself.
(Loud laughter.)
Mr. lIARBORD.-I dare say you were a very unruly
boy. Boys are in the habit of pushing girls down there.
(Great laughter, in which Sir Thomas joined heartily.) I
dare say Sir Thomas has done the same. (Roars of
laughter.)
The proceedings were confirmed.