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

LOCAL AND PROVINCIAL NEWS.

Mr. W. B. Hodson
t o Secretary to the Mechanic's In-
stitution, has been appointed principal of that establish-
ment.

There was not a single arrival on Sunday, a very un-
usual circumstance at the port of Liverpool, and but one
from a foreign port on Saturday.
William Christian, Esq., landing waiter at Limerick,
is promoted to Liverpool, and is to be succeeded by Mr.
Richard Davis, from Liverpool.
A young man, of the name of James Murdoch, late a
teacher of a school at Manchester, has been committed
for trial at the ensuing assizes in this town, for forging
the name of a gentleman to a bill of exchange, for £4OO.
Mr. Macready, the actor, arrived here in the steam-
ship Caledonia, from Boston, on Wednesday morning,
having made a highly-successful professional tour in the
United States.

THE FIFTH OF NOVEMBER.-it should be remembered
that the Act 3 Geo. IV. c. 126, makes it illegal to light a
bonfire or discharge fireworks within a distance of 80 feet
from the centre of a turnpike-road.
CHANCERY COURT OF LANCASHIRE.—Josepb Briggs
Dickson. Esq. of Preston, solicitor, has been appointed
to the office of clerk in court, vacant by the death of the
late Charles Buck, Esq. The otker four clerks in court
are R. Palmer, Esq., C. B. Walker, Esq., W. Hopkins,
Esq., and John Wilson, Esq.
FIRES.—Two fires took place on Wednesday night—
one at a shippon, kept by Mr. W. Dixon, at the corner
of Brownlow-hill : and the second in the lodging-house
of Mrs. Bridget Eustace, in Launcelot's-hey. The roof
of the shippon and some hay and straw were destroyed ;
and a flock bed at the lodging-house was burned.
WILL OF DR. DALTON.—The statement given in the
Britannia was erroneous. Dr. Dalton may be said to
have died possessed of upwards of £B,OOO personal pro-
perty, besides the realty, &c., in the six houses bequeathed
to Mr. Alderman Neild and Mr. Peter Clare, two of his
oldest friends.

HEAVY IMPORT OF TIMBER.—SO many vessels were
discharging timber last week that the quays became in-
conveniently crowded. Though all the teams were in
operation, a sufficient number could not be obtained to
effect the removal and yarding. This caused an accumu-
lation at the docks which led to many of the importers
being heavily fined.
WOOL TO ENGLAND.--011 board the ship Patrick
Henry, which sailed on the 6th instant, for Liverpool,
were one hundred bales of fine American wool, which
were selected in this country from our finest Saxony
fleeces by a Scotch manufacturer. For some of it he paid
as high as sixty cents per lb. The quantity was about
20,00016s.—New York paper.
A MODEST REQUEST.—On Tuesday, a woman was
brought up, c'iarged with being drunk and disorderly.
She excused herself by saying her husband was at that
moment lying drunk at home in the shop. Upon being
ordered to gaol for a few days, she bowed to the bench,
and, in the coolest manner possible, said, " Will some of
you gentlemen there go and mind the shop ; for really
my husband is so drunk he can't attend to it."
GUANO.—The demand, both on the spot and for de-
livery, is limited. There have been no arrivals since onr
last, owing to the easterly gales.. On Wednesday two
small cargoes were offered, by auction, for the first lot of
which £5 15s. was bid : it was taken in at £6. There are
now sellers at the former price for quantity. By the last
accounts there are upwards of 250 vessels at Ichaboe: the
arrivals in this country are, on an average, a ship per
day. The outports are getting well stocked.

CHILD MURDER.—A. verdict of wilful murder has
been returned against an unmarried woman, named Mary
Baster, of Sidney-place, Edge-hill, whose newly-born
child was found on Tuesday last in a privy, with a cord
round its neck, by which strangulation had been pro-
duced, for there is no doubt that the child had been born
alive, though the girl denied strenuously that she had
been delivered at all. She is still in much too weak a
condition to be brought before the authorities previous
to her committal at the assizes.
FRIGHTFUL ACCIDENT—TWENTY-ONE PERSONS
KILLED.—On Thursday afternoon last, the new fire-
proof WE rAouie of Messrs. Radcliffe Brothers, Oldham,
fell in with a tremendous crash, at a time when there were
thirty-two persons in it, of whom there is reason to fear
that twenty-one have been killed, as the bodies of fourteen
had been found and taken from the ruins up to noon yes-
terday, and seven others were missing. Ot the remaining
eleven, fire were more or less hurt, of whom one is not
expected to recover: and six escaped with little or no in-
jury.—Manchester Guardian.— [Subsequent accounts
confirm the worst apprehensions. Twenty-one persons
have.unfortunately ceased to be.]
FIRE AT GREAT CROSBY.—About one o'clock on the
morning of Saturday last the house of Thomas Gilbertson,
a small farmer, at the village of Great Crosby, was ob-
served to be on fire. An old mare, in Gilbertson's stable
was burned to death. Several stacks of hay and corn,
which were to windward, escaped. A cottage adjoining to
Gilbertson's, occupied by a poor widow, named Alice
Roberts, with her little property, was totally consumed,
and she had but time to escape, half-dressed, and without
shoes or stockings. The cottages were insured in the
Imperial Fire Office for abcut £lOO.
INQUESTS.—On Tuesday last, a female infant was
found lying dead by the side of its mother, who lives in
Gerard-street. Death had been caused by suffocation,
and a verdict was returned accordingly.—On the 7th ult.,
a child, named John Brennen, was severely burnt by his
clothes taking fire, and though attended by a surgeon,
died on Tuesday last. Verdict—" Accidental."—On
Tuesday last, John Brimley, who resided in Sir Thomas'-
buildings, went to bed in good health, but was in the
morning found dead on the floor. It was ascertained that
disease of the lungs was the cause of death, and a verdict
was returned accordingly.

IMPROVEMENTS AT WEST DERRY.—We understand
that that part of the estate of the Molyneux family which
lies about the Round House, between West Derby and
Knotty Ash, is about to be laid out as a park, and sold in
building lots for handsome villas. No house costing less
than £l5OO is to be built upon it, and the land will be so
laid out that each villa, besides having its own pleasure
grounds attached to it, will have access to the walks and
drives of the park. It is calculated that about
thirty
villas may be erected on the land. which affords beautiful
viows of the woody heights of Kuowsley, Prescot, and
Huyton, and from which Ornaskirk and the hills beyond
Wigan are also visible.
ADULTERATION OF GIIANO.—Four vessels recently
sailed hence for guano stations ballasted with gypsum,
plaster of Paris. This substance, we are informed, is or
in-
tended for admixtu.e with guano, and will enable the
parties to deliver from the vessel a nice-looking, light-
coloured article. Parties purchasing guano are very de-
sirous of having it delivered from the vessel, as they be-
lieve they obtain it pure. The favourite material for the
adulteration of guano, at the present moment, is umber,
which is brought from Anglesea in large quantities. The
rate of admixture, we are informed, is about 15 cwt. of
umber to about 5 cwt. of Peruvian guano, from which an
excellent-looking article, called African guano, is manu-
factured. '

PUBLICAN3' APPEALS.—Two appeals of rather a novel
character were tried, at Kit kdale Sessions, on Friday last,
against the decision of the justices acting for the division
of Ormskirk in refusing licenses to John Parkinson, of
the Original Hotel, the first house, it was stated, which
was built for public accommodation at Southport, and
John Watkinson, of the Blue Bell, at Burton, in the
township of Downholland. In the first case the court
decided that the respondents were bound to support their
decision, upon which Mr. Monk, for the appellants,
adduced some slight evidence, to show, that, at the time
the license was refused, the Original Hotel was very much
out of repair, and not in a proper state to be licensed as
an inn. Mr. Pollock, for the appellants, proved that the
house is at present in a good state of repair; but, as the
witnesses did not all swear that it was so when the license
was refused, and as it was proved that extensive repairs
had been made since that time, the magistrates felt that
they were justified in supporting the decision of their
brethren, and dismissed the appeal. In Watk'nson's case,
Mr. Monk, for the respondents, stated, that, the reasons
of the magistrates for refusing the license in this case
were threefold. First, that the house was not sufficiently
commodious; second, that it was not wanted; and, third,
that the applicant was a disorderly character and had fre-
quent brawls and fights on his premises. One witness
only, and that witness a policeman, was called to prove
these assertions, but it was elicited from him, in cross-
examination, that the Blue Bell was by far the oldest
victualling-house in the neighbourhood ; that he knew of
but one information laid against Watkinson ; that that
information was laid by himself ; that it came on fur
hearing at the very sessions at which the license was
refused; and that the information was dismissed. Mr.
Harden, for the appellant, contended that the magis-
trates had totally failed to justify the decision they had
come to ; and that nothing like a reason had been proved
to warrant them refusing the applicants license. The
Chairman interrupted the learned counsel, and said it was
the unanimous opinion of the bench that the license ought
to be granted.

PAVING AND SEWERAGE COMMISSIONERS.—THURS-
DAY.—An application from Mr. Langdale for leave to
make a portico and cellar entrance at the front of the
Cross Keys public-house, in Regent-street, was referred
for further consideration.—A complaint was made re-
specting the inconvenience arising from the alterations
going on at some warehouses in Wapping • and it was
ordered that the law-clerk communicate with the parties
concerned in the building, so that the nuisance be re-
moved. An application was received from Mr. John
Tomlinson, to be allowed to place a fence round the
Queen's Arm's, (which is about to be taken down,) in
Cook-street and Castle-street. Some conversation took
place as to the inconvenience of allowing projections in
such a crowded thoroughfare, but it was decided that the
commissioners would afford every possible accommoda-
tion within their power.--A report was read from Mr.
Wiglitman respecting a sewer, from Temple-street to
Dale-street, for carrying off the waste water from M'Fie's
sugar hot“e, which at present is allowed to pass along the
surface of the street to an old drain, thereby flooding the
cellars, and otherwise injuring property in the neighbour-
hood. The expense of the sewer would be £250. Mr.
Bond appeared, and complained of the injury done to his
premises arising from the water, expressing his willing-
ness to pay a proportionate share, along with others, of
the expense incurred in making a new drain. The chair-
man said the commissioners were willing to do what they
could, but it was a matter in which they could not inter-
fere, and he advised that Mr. Bond should communicate
with Messrs. M'Fie on the subject, and state that he had
been recommended to do so by the Board. An applica-
tion was received for a crossing or footpath in St. James's
road, opposite the school. The request was ordered to be
attended to. The Board adjourned shortly afterwards.
LIVERPOOL CHURCH OF ENGLAND SCHOOL SOCIETY—
The annual meeting of this society was held on Friday week,
in the School-room, Cornwallis-street; the Rev. Augus-
tus Campbell in the chair. The report of the committee
was read and adopted. It strongly appeals to the public,
and the friends of the society in particular, for that in-
creased pecuniary aid, without which the efficiency of the
schools cannot be maintained. It sets forth the necessity
of education in the principles of the established church,
and the inadequacy of the funds, the expenditure having
all along exceeded the income ; and adds, that if an in-
crease do not take place, the number of teachers roust be
diminished, and other appliances for efficient management
be also reduced. The society has built 15 school-rooms
in the poorer districts, in which 2,600 children receive a
moral and religious education; and it is earnestly hoped
that the enlightened community of Liverpool will not
allow it to languish for want of the necessary means. The
committee also appeal to the clergy, who, it is hoped,
will combine to support, as they combined to establish, a
society the grand object of which is to bring up the youth
of the labouring classes " in the nurture and admonition
of the Lord." Notwithstanding the numerous calls upon
them in behalf of other societies, the committee venture
to urge the wants of this society as having a primary
claim for an annual sermon,—hoping that when the con-
gregations are made acquainted with the objects in vi w,
they will come forward to uphold it. The report then
details the gratifying state and good effects so far of the
schools, at which 2,594 children attend on Sundays.—
From the Treasurer's statement of accounts, it appeared
that the deficiency, which in the preceding year was £8
15s. 5d., had increased to £154 15s. 2d. The committee
for the succeeding year was appointed, and votes of thanks
being passed to those of the clergy who had advocated
the claims of the society, the meeting separated.
EARLY CLOSING OF SHOPS.—On Thursday evening a
meeting of the Assistant Tradesmen of the Scotland-
road and Byrom-street District, was held at Mr. Dan-
son's, Scotland-road, for the enrolling of members, and
securing co-operation in that quarter, Mr. T. Mirams
presided, and urged as the only means of accomplishing
the object in view '• constant and energetic appeals to the
public." The same feeling that had been evinced in Bold-
street might, he felt afraid, be found in the north part of
the town, and required extra efforts only to elicit it ; for
success had ever attended strenuous efforts in the cause.
Mr. J. B. Jackson moved a resolution to the effect that
nothing was wanted but the combined endeavours of the
assistants, and urged that their employer's interests, as
well as their own, was on the side of early closing. Mr.
W. B. Jones, in seconding the resolution, remarked that
all who had addressed, or would address them, that even-
ing bad obtained the benefit he was anxious should be
extended to his brethren ; and they had succeeded merely
by ardour and perseverance. The resolution was unani-
mously passed, as wasanother to theeffect that these present
should support the cause by subscriptions. A vote of
thanks was passed to Mr. 1.1 White, draper, of Great
George-street, for his able and efficient assistance in St.
James's-street, by which several most respectable shops
had commenced closing at seven. Several new members
enrolled their names, and the meeting separated.—We
learn from a contemporary, that :—" the assistants in
St. James's-street have addressed their employers, thank-
ing them for the disposition they have shown to contract
the time given to business, but stated that, hitherto, the
hour of closing had not been sufficiently early to enable
the assistants to avail themselves of those means of moral
and mental culture they wish to possess, and respectfully
and earnestly calling upon them to agree to close their
places of business at seven o'clock, by which their own
interests would be promoted, while the happiness and
comfort of the assistants would be much increased.
Several of the employers have complied."

REGULAR versus IRREGULAR PRACTICE.—A case
occurred at the Police Court on. Wednesday week, which
it may be useful to detail, for the information of such
members of our numerous local benefit societies, as may
have the misfortune to be under " doctor's hands." A.
person named Douglas Clark who is employed in some
iron works in the neighbourhood of the park, sua.moned
the stewards of the Orange Benefit Society, whose names
are William Price and William Cnrser, to show cause
why they refused to pay him!sick relief for five weeks, to
which he was entitled as a member of the society. From
the examination of several witnesses, it appeared that
Clark had the misfortune to have his collar bone fractured
on the 3rd of September, by a quantity of iron falling
upon him, and he gave notice to the defendant that he
should require the attendance of the medical officer of the
society, who is Mr. Harbord, surgeon. Under the 29th
rule, it appeared that a surgeon, in consideration 'of an
annual salary, is required to attend all cases within three
hours after notice being given to him, and in cases of
urgent necessity he must attend immediately, or, in de-
fault, be fined 10s. 6d. Mr. Harbord was not at home
when notice was sent of the accident; but his assistant
and Mr. Sorley attended the case, and the fracture was
reduced by them in the usual way. When Mr. Harbord
returned he visited Clark, saw that the bandages were right
and strongly urged him to remain in bed for two or three
days. The following Saturday night, however, a fellow
workman who wiinessed the accident, recommended
Clark to go to a bone setter, named Evan Thomas, which
he did, and this person, who is an irregular practitioner,
applied such remedial measures to the fractured part as
he deemed proper. On learning this proceeding, Mr.
Harbord refused to take any further charge of the case,
on the ground that he could not act with any person not
regularly qualified. Clark then made a formal demand
of attendance within three hours, which was refused, as
well as the sick relief, and hence the present application
to the court. Mr. Rushton, in announcing the decision
of the bench, said Evan Thomas might be a clever man,
but no regular practitioner would consent to meet him,
and the complainant, by listening to the advice of his
friend to apply to him, had forfeited his claim. This was
the law, and it must be acted upon.

SELECT VESTRY PROCEEDINGS.—OR Tuesday, the
usual fortnightly meeting was held, the Rev. Rector
Campbell in the chair. The expenditure for in and out-
door poor, as compared with the previous year, was stated
as follows :—The number of paupers in the house last
week was 1702, which is 30 fewer than last year; the cost,
Is. 10d., being 3d. per head more, and £lB ss. 4d. h
m 3 neY. The number of out-door cases relieved during
the last fortnight is 6615, at an expense of £743 7s. 10d.;
the same period last year it was 6796, and £754 lls.,
being 183 cases and £ll 3s. 2d. in money less than at that
time. The sick list, dated the 26th instant, exhibited the
gratifying result of a decrease of ten fever cases and one
of small pox, whilst the ophthalmic report is much the
same. Mr. Edward Lovatt, jun., 41, Union-street, was
appointed deputy to Mr. Edward Lovatt, registrar of
births and deaths for Dale-street district, in the room of
Mr. Edesbury, deceased. Mr. J. Byerley, one of the
honorary surgeons to the Workhouse, having gone to
reside at Upton, in Cheshire, sent in his resignation. It
was ordered that the vacancy thus rircasioned of honorary
surgeon to the Workhouse, should be qlled up at the next
meeting of the Board, on the 12th Nov umber ; at which
time also the surgeon to the Industrial S hool at Kirkdale
will be appointed. Mr. Ford, the member of the Select
Vestry, and Chairman of the Building- Committee, sent
in his resignation, stating that he could not devote suffi-
cient time to discharge the duties of the office ; but as
there was a unanimous feeling expressed by the Chairman,
and all the members present, of their desire that he should
continue a member, Mr. Bright, seconded by Mr. Brem-
ner, moved a resolution to that effect. A return, moved
for by Mr. Thornely at the last meeting, of the names,
duties, and salaries of all the paid officers in the Parish-
offices for the years 1811, 1812, 1843, and 184 1 ; for 1841,
ending 25th March, 1842, and so on in each year succes-
sively, and for the current year from the 25th Match to
the Ist October was submitted. From this it appeared
that the number of officers was 27 ; that the salaries in
1811 amounted to £l7ll 14 s. sd. ; in 1812 to £1839115.
; in 1843 to £1931 2s. Sd., and for the half of 184 1 to
£966 10s. 4d. The Rev. Rector Brooks reported to the
Workhouse Committee that he had arranged with the
chaplain to have the funeral service performed at Saint
Mary's Cemetery every Sunday, at a quarter past two
o'clock, in addition to the other three days of the week as
usual. The usual contracts, for the supply of the Work-
house with beef, coals, and slack, were ordered to be ad-
vertised for. Tenders to be sent in on or before the 30th
instant. The Board, at half-past twelve, adjourned to
the 12th Nov.

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