The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1843-10-10 00:00:00

HORSES

18.—For the best stallion for the general purposes of
agriculture, £B, to Mr. John Taylor, of Daresbury.
19.—For the second best stallion for ditto ditto, £4, to
Mr. John Ashton, of Buttonwood.
20.—For the best three•-year-old colt for ditto ditto,
£5, to Mr. John Jessiman, of Cornish-hall. near NA rex-
ham. _ _ _

M2l.—For the best two-year-old colt for ditto ditto, £4
No merit.

22.—For the best yearling colt, gelding, or filly for ditto
ditto, £3, to Mr. Gilbert Halsall, of Halewood.
23.—For the best two-year-old gelding or filly for ditto
ditto, £4, to Mr. Thomas Seddon, of Windle.
24.—For the best three-year-old gelding or filly for
ditto ditto, the medal, to Mr. Peter Leather, of Stretton.
25.—For the best brood mare for ditto ditto, £5, to
Mr. Henry Hesketh, of Kirby.
26.—For the second best brood mare for ditto ditto,
£3, to Mr. Edward Ackers, of Toxteth-park.
27.—T0 the person not being solely dependent upon
farming, who shall show the best pair of horses for the
general purposes of agriculture, the medal, to the Right
Hon. the Earl of Derby, of Knowsley Hall.
28.—T0 the person being solely dependent upon farm-
ing, who shall show the best pair of horses for ditto ditto,
£5, to Mr. William Boyes, of Speke.
29.—T0 the person being solely dependent upon farm-
ing, for the second best pair of horses for ditto ditto, £3,
to Mr. William Brownbill, of Kirby.

SHEEP.

30.—For the best pen of three yearling long-wool ewes,
£3, to C. W. Harvey, Esq., of Walton.
31.—For the best long-wool ram, under three years
old, £2, to Captain Barton, of the Grange, Cheshire.
32.—For the best pen of five long-wool lambs, £2 10s.,
to R. C. Lowndes, Esq., of Low-hill.
33.—For the best pen of three yearling short-wool ewes,
£3. to Mr. John Williams, of Celyn.
34.—For the best short-wool ram, £2. No merit.
35.—For the best pen of five short-wool lambs, £2 10s.,
to Mr. John Williams, of Celyn.
36.—For the best pen of five fat wetbers, £2. No merit.
37.—For the best pen of five fat ewes, £2, to R. C.
Lowndes, Esq., of Low-hill.

38.—For the best hoar of the large breed, not more than
two years old, £4, to Mr. Brazelia Martin, of Salford.
39.—For the second best ditto ditto, £l, to Mr. Hugh
Swift, of Samlesbury, near Prest,n.
40.—For the best boar of the small breed, not more
than two years old, £4, to Mr. Thomas Welsh, of Tox-
teth-park.
41.—For the second best boar, ditto ditto, £l, to Mr.
James Farrar, of Salford.
42.—For the best breeding sow of the large breed, not
more than three years old, £2 10s., to Mr. Hugh Swift,
of Samlesbury, near Preston.
43.—For the sec ,nd best sow ditto ditto, £l, to Mr.
Lawrence Whittaker, of Manchester.
44.—For the best breeding sow of the small breed, not
more than three years old, £2 10s., to Mr. William An-
cil, of Manchester.
45.—For the second best sow ditto ditto, £l, to Mr.
Phillip Jobson, of Toxteth-park.
46.—For the best fat pig of any breed, not more than
eighteen months old, £2, to Mr. John Christian, Toxteth-
park.
47.—For the second best fat pig ditto, £1 10s., to Mr.
William Ancill, of Manchester.

EXTRA STOCK.
48.—T0 the landlord who shall keep the best stallion of
any breed, to serve the mares of his tenantry gratis, the
silver medal, to the Right lion. the Earl of Derby.
49.—T0 the landlord who shall keep the best bull of any
breed, to serve the cows of his tenantry gratis, the silver
medal, to the Right Hon. the Earl of Derby.
50.—T0 the landlord who shall keep the best boar, to
serve the sows of his tenantry gratis, the silver medal.
No competition.
51.—T0 the landlord who shall keep the best bull of
any breed, to serve the cows in a public ley for cattle, the
silver medal. No competition.

The toast (which was drunk with much applause) was
responded to in an able manner by B. Wilbraham, Esq.,
J. I. Blackburne, Esq., P. Ainsworth, Esq., and P.
Greenall, Esq.
The CHAIRMAN then proposed, in a facetious and com-
plimentary manner, "The Lancashire Witches," which
was drunk with three times three. Thanking those gen-
tlemen present for their attendance that evening, and
expressing a hope that he should again meet them, and
find them in increased prosperity, he retired from the
chair, and the meeting soon afterwards (at half-past nine
o'clock) dispersed.

COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS

A meeting of the Town Council was held on Wednes-
day last, at eleven o'clock in the forenoon.

FINANCE COMMITTEE

The proceedings of the Finance Committee were read,
comprising a recommendation to authorise the committee
to treat with the parish authorities for the renewal of
their lease, for 1,000 years, of land in Mount-pleasant and
Brownlow-hill, and advertise for offers for parts of
the Cheshire estate, on leases of 75 years, to be received
at a meeting of the committee on the 11th October.

Mr. lsikAc HOLMES inquired why the corporate ac-
.vuut.o v.,..n01. presenLeu. _ _ _

Mr. G. H. LAWRENCE said, the auditors bad only a
certain period allowed by law in which to audit the ac-
counts, and they were not yet ready.
The report embodied a resolution for suspending the
progress of the new wash-houses and baths, at which Mr.
PARKER expressed great dissatisfaction, inquiring the
reason from the Chairman of the Finance Committee.
Mr. G. H. LAWRENCE replied that he was as desirous
of having baths and wash-houses as Mr. Parker; he
would have them, if possible, in every ward in the town,
but it was deemed expedient to see the working of the
other baths under the increased prices, and to make fur-
ther inquiries, which would assiat them in their views.
As they were at the close of a municipal year, therefore,
and the accounts in progress of being made up, they
thought it best to pause for a sbort time.
Mr. PARKER expressed himself quite satisfied.
The proceedings were confirmed.
WATCH COMMITTEE.

The proceedings, resolutions, and reports of the Watch,
Lighting, Cleansing, and Fire-police Committees were
read, comprising the appointment of assessors for the
lighting arid cleansing rates for 1833-4; the appointment
of collectors of the lighting, cleansing, and the fire-police
rates in the parish of Liverpool, for 1833-4 ; the appoint-
ment of collectors of the lighting and fire-police rates in
the new parts of the borough, for 1833-4 ; the proceed-
ings for laying the usual fire-police rate of one halfpenny
in the pound, for 1833-4. The old collectors, were re-
appointed, and the proceedings were confirmed, with the
excention of that part relating to the fire-police rate,
which stands over.

DOCK COMMITTEE.-TRANSIT SHEDS.

The proceedings, resolutions, and directions of the
Dock Committee were read, comprising a resolution that
it is inexpedient to erect transit sheds on the west quay of
any other existing dock tha❑ the Prince's Dock.
Mr. SANDS moved the confirmation of the proceedings,
observing that the committee was compelled to pass that
resolution, otherwise they would be compelled under the
Act to go on building more sheds.
Mr. MOLYNEU seconded the motion. _

Mr. BIRKETT said, as the motion confined the opera-
tion to the west quay of the dock, he would not offer any
opposition to it. He wished to guard the council against
any expression of opinion against transit sheds, as they
were calculated to be exceedingly useful. They ought
not, however, to be on the west side of the dock quays
under the present regulation.
Mr. SANDS said that they would not be prohibited from
building sheds, even supposing this resolution should
pass, they would be compelled to build them on one of
the other existing docks.
The MAYOR read a memorial from Mr. John North,
on behalf of the Warehouse Association, against the reso-
lution. The memorial set forth that the sheds were on the
wrong side of the dock under the present regulations as to
loading and discharging. If the sheds were on the side
of the dock on which the vessels discharge they would
come into play : they would give grcater facilities to bu-
siness, and increase the dock dues. The memorial asked
that further time should be granted.
Several members asked for a postponement of the ques-
tion. _ _ . .

The TOWN-CLERK said the council must either con-
firm or annul the resolution then, or within a week from
that time. _ _ _ . .

Mr. BtKI(ETT said he wished the resolution to pass,
with an expression of opinion appended, that the council
express no objection to the use of sheds. He was pre-
pared to show that the transit sheds were exceedingly
useful.

Sir THOMAS BRANCICER said it was necessary that the
council sh mid either affirm or deny.
Mr. HODGSON proposed that the words "at present"
be added.

The TOWN•CLERK said the act required an explicit
confirmation or otherwise, and the conditional term as to
time would be illegal, while the addition proposed by Mr.
Birkett would have no efficacy.
Mr. AIKIN blamed the warehouse party for having made
the sheds useless, by the insertion of a proviso that goods
should not be suffered to remain in them more than 24
hours without being subject to a month's rent. if goods
might be allowed to remain in them a few days they would
be useful to the merchants.
Mr. TURNER proposed that the subject be postponed
fora week. _ _

Mr. BRAMLEY-MOORE did not see the necessity of
postponement; the Dock Committee were in such a posi-
tion that they could not stand still. The simple question
was, whether they should be compelled to proceed with
the erection of new tranbit sheds, or whether that liability
should be taken from them, they still retaining the power
to build sheds if expedient. . . . .

The Tows-CLERK gave it as his opinion on the clauses
of the act, that, if this resolution passed, the committee
would only retain power to build sheds on the east side of
the docks.

Mr. PARKER contended in favour of the postponement
of the question. He was for no interest, or no party, only
for the good of the town and the burgesses. He blamed
the lavish expenditure of the new assize courts, and spoke
strongly of his independence.
Mr. GRIFFITH said there was no use referring back the
question even for a week. It was admitted that the west
side did not answer, and as the resolution did not touch
the east side, where was the use of postponing it?
Mr. liAnnotai said. in reference to what had fallen
from Mr. Aikin, goods had been deposited in the sheds

The MAYOR read a letter, signed Thos. Booth. setting
forth that some friends of Mr. William Rathbone had, on
the retirement of that gentleman from the mayoralty, re-
quested him to sit for his portrait. The picture was
finished, and was a fine work of art. The gentlemen who
had subscribed for it had determined to present it to the
council. through the Mayor.
The MAYOR, h lying read the note, durincr which a few
murmurs were audible, said, perhaps the council would
authorise him to return thanks to the gentlemen.
Mr. HORNBY said he was authorised to offer this pic-
ture to the council, and to say that if the gentlemen who
presented it could have supposed that it would produce
any manifestation of party feeling, they would not have
offered it. There were many present, no doubt, who
were opposed to Mr. Rathbone's principles; hut the in-
tegrity of his character, and the disinterestedness with
which he promoted the welfare of his fellow-creatures,
must insure him the respect of all. As a work of art the
picture was of a high class, and the gentlemen who pre-
sented it could conceive no more favourable place for it
than the council chamber. Mr. Hornby concluded by
. .
Niatnalir—
ti ALL LAWRENCE said this was certainly
a subject with which politics had nothing to do. He
spoke highly of Mr. Rathbone's impartiality as Mayor,
and said he waa entitled to every mark of respect and es-
teem. The council, however. should he careful how they
opened a door for the acceptance of these offers. They
should recollect that there was only one single place in
the council chamber, where a picture could be now out ;
and that if they accepted this picture they were depriving
themselves of the opportunity of paying a compliment to
some one whom they might desire to accept it. He would
be unwilling to place this portrait in the Mayor's room,
though, if it were the wish of the council to place it there,
he had no objection.
Mr. PARKER said, though he respected Mr. Bathbone's
private character, be must look upon him as a public man.
He (Mr. Parker) represented a large constituency, and
what would they say to him if he consented to receive
into the council chamber the portrait of a man who was
opposed to their views?
Mr. BIRKETT said he had been told by a gentleman on
his left (Mr. Ald. Molyneux) of a matter on which he
should like to be informed. This, he agreed, was not a
question of whip and tory. He should like to know whe-
ther Mr. Rathbone was or was not a repealer? he was
informed that Mr. Rathbone had, at a public meeting,
avowed himself a repealer. He should like to know whe-
ther it was true.

Mr. BARCLAY said there was not a syllable of truth in
such a report. •He (Mr. Barclay) bad been surprised at
what fell from Mr. Lawrence. He was sorry to see that
it had been made a party question, for, such being the
case, there could be but one end to it.
Mr. MOLYNEUX said he had a recollection of having
read in a newspaper that Mr. Rathbone attended a repeal
meeting, and that he made a speech.
Mr. HORNBY said, from what he knew of Mr. Roth-
bone, he could venture to say that he was opposed to
repeal.
Mr. BLACKBURN said he could venture to say that Mr.
Rathbone had not attended any repeal meeting, and he
was pretty certain that he was opposed to a repeal of the
union.

Mr. HODGSON. after speaking in the highest terms of
Mr. Rathbone, and testifying the highest respect for him,
though opposed to him in politics and religion, expressed
his opposition to receiving this picture. If the council
intended to pay such a compliment. the proposition should
emanate from their own body. He thought, on the eve
of the municipal election, the application was ill-timed.
The MAYOR said he had only received the note that
morning, and he might have delayed.
Mr. AIKIN said he, for his part, was anxious that the
offer should not be made. The picture was a fine work
of art, and they thought they were doing an act of grace
in presenting it. But there were some little-minded peo-
ple who resolved everything according to their own narrow
prejudices. He was sure Mr. Rathbone was not for re-
peal, and the report of his having attended a repeal meet-
ing was a mere fabrication. After the turn which the
matter had taken, he was compelled to advise Mr. Hornby
to withdraw the motion.
Mr. PARKER.—And very good advice too.

Mr. HoftNwr said, after the turn which the matter had
taken, as it was made a party question, he would with-
draw the motion.

The MAYOR asked what reply he was to make to the
note.

Mr. Isaac HOLMES said it had better lie on the table.

The MAYOR said it would be necessary to give a re-
spectful answer to such an offer. It appeared that the
only answer which he could make would be that it was
refused. (No, no.)

Much conversation ensued, and the council appeared
not a little puzzled.
Mr. PARKER said, as they had little minds, the best
thing would be for the big minds to get them out of the
dilemma.

Mr. HouNBY said they had better go to the vote, as
the Mayor could not otherwise reply.
Mr. HoncsoN objected to this.
Mr. Aricirr said the withdrawal took place in conse-
quence of the refusal. It would be necessary to vote in
order to see who were the parties that objected.
Mr. BRAmLEY-Moortz said this was presented as the
portrait of a gentleman who was highly respected, and an
active member of the community. It was, moreover, a
work of art which was offered to the corporation ; and
they ought to receive such productions in all cases, pro-
vided there was no stain on the character of the gentle-
man to whom the compliment was paid.
The MAYOR.—Certainly; of course. The sooner we
get rid of these small feelings the better.
Mr. BRAsttav-MOORS continued, and spoke in the
warmest terms of Mr. Rathbone's benevolence. charity,
and high principle. Though they might strongly differ
in politics, there was no reason why they should carry
their political feelings into private matters. It might
happen that a portrait of the Mayor might be offered to
the council, and
he would venture to say that no gentle-
man present would refuse to accept it. (" Hear, hear,"
from Mr. Hornby and Mr. Blackburn.)
Mr. TURNER spoke of the picture as a valuable work
of art, arid thought it improper to reject the offer.
Mr. HODGSON said the subject then ought to be brought
before a full council.
Mr. TURNER moved that the subject stand over till the
next meeting. _ _

Mr. HORNBY seconded the motion.
M r. BIRK ETT Said he hoped the subject would be post-
poned till the first meeting alter November.

The CHAIRMAN introduced to the uoticc of the meet-
ing a plan for the measurement of vessels, and said Mr.
Milcrest, the inventor of the plin, had kindly sent a
model of a ship, and was in waiting to afford the com-
mittee any information which might be required. He,
however, suggested that the best mode would pr,bably be
to refer the matter to the Finance Committee.

Mr. Milcrest was called, and gave some information to
several members relative to the proposed plan. After
some little discussion it was agreed that, in measuring
American ships, the same mode should be adopted as was
adopted by the Queen's surveyors in measuring the Bri-
tish ships.