The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1843-03-21 00:00:00

virtuous cause

On Wednesday last your philosophers hcd a per-
formance upon a stage no less celebrated than that of
Drury Lane ; and—shades of Kean, John Kemble,
Liston, Reeve, Grimaldi, and a host besides !—such a

performance ! Well, a play must needs have a play-
bill ; and here is the document in question, the original

imprint of which the curious public may see on appli-
cation at our office any day from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.,

gratis

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le of upw4rtis of .+..:400,
B2.—When it hatmenel

ril 1783, some 7,012 bags of cotton were imported, a
perfect panic was produced by this unusual supply. During
the last week, however, some 130,000 bags were imported
into Liverpool alone, without producing the most trifling
decline In prices!!! What a-contrast !

At a meeting of the Select Vestry, held in the Council-
room, Town-hall, on Tuesday, considerable time was occupied
in reading over the testimonials of the various applicants for
the situation of Governor of the Workhouse ; and, at length,
the vestry adjourned till Wednesday, when the list of candi-
dates was reduced to nine. The Rector, Mr. Houghton, and
Mr. John Paton were appointed as a deputation to visit the
various workhouses, the governors of which were amongst
the nine remaining candidates, and a special meeting was

directed to be called, on the return of the deputation,to hear
their report.

SUDDEN DEATH IN THE BOROUGH GAOL.—On Thurs-
day last John Jones, who was confined in the Borough Gaol
for debt, died suddenly; in consequence of a blood-vessel
having burst in his lungs. The deceased was taken to gaol
in October last. He was then in a delicate state of health.
He was recently removed from the ward to the hospital for
a complaint in his chest, where he was regularly visited by
the surgeon and every attention paid to him. An inquest
was held on the case on Saturday, when, the circumstances
having been detailed, the jury returned a verdict accordant
with the evidence.

THE CROWN BUSINESS OF THE APPROACHING ASSIZES.
Tne calendar of the prisoners for trial at the assizes, next
week, will be exceedingly heavy. There are no less than
190 prisoners at present confined in Kirkdale gaol, who will
have to be brought before the judge presiding in the crown
Court. We have not been able to obtain an entire list of
the prisoners and their offences, but the subjoined statement
is correct so far as it goes. There are charged with murder
3, arson 2, rape 9, forgery 13, manslaughter 18, stabbing and
wounding 14, burglary 50, highway robbery and robbery
from the person 33, coining and uttering 18.

INCREASED ACTIVITY AMONGST THE SHIPPING.—On
On Monday and Tuesday more business was transacted at
our Custom-house than, perhaps, ever before on two conse-
cutive days. There were "reported from foreign ports" as
many as 122 large vessels, forming an aggregate of above
54,000 tons, of which 23,000 tons were British shipping.
On the same day there were " entered for loading to foreign
ports" no less than 37 vessels, whose aggregate was upwards
of 10,000 tons, of which half were British ships. Of course,
these are exclusive of large numbers of coasters. The re.
ceipt of duties for the two days, we understand, reached
nearly £50,000.

PINES 'UPON PUBLICANS • AND BEERSBLLERS.—There
were eleven informations heard on Friday against publicans
for violating the law, by selling drink in their houses on
Sunday morning. These were disposed of as follow :—Five
were fined £5 each and costs, (second offence for all these
parties) two £3 each and costs, and four £2 each and costs.
The parties who were mulcted in the largest penalties were
told by the magistrate that that would not be the last time
they would hear of the matter, as their respective cases
would be laid before the magistrates at the next licensing
term. There were also seven informations against beer-
sellers for violations of the law on Saturday night and Sun-
dap morning. These were disposed of as follow :—One was
fined £3 and costs, and six £2 each awl costs.

SMUGGLING.—A good-looking young man, named Forrest,
mate of the ship Colchester (lying in the King's Dock), was
yesterday proceeded against at the police-court, by the soli-
citor of the Customs, for smuggling a quantity of tobacco.
Mr. Brooks called several officers who stated the vessel ar-
rived on the 14th or 15th instant, from Charleston, and that
on searching her they found about 381 b. of Cavandish tobacco
concealed in the prisoner's bed-place in the cabin, under some
old clothes, canvas, and ropes,---and which, on being ques-
tioned, be admitted to be his property. The prisoner offered
no defence. Mr. Rushton said that as an officer of a vessel
he was extermely culpable in thus evading the law, and he
did not know how he could recommend him to the lenient
consideration of the Commissioners in London. He must
pay the fine of £lOO, or be imprisoned during the pleasure of
the Board.

SAMPLE OF RUFFIANISM.—On Friday evening last (St.
Patrick's day), about seven o'clock, as John Winstanley,
of the police force, was returning home from duty, and
passing along Scotland-road, an Irish villain, of the " holy
brotherhood of St. Patrick," took from under his coat a
heavy bludgeon, and filled him to the ground. Winstanley
was for a few minutes so stunned by the blow as to be sense-
less; he, however, managed to walk to his residence in
Rose-place, and his terrified family immediately procured
medical advice. His forehead was laid bare, and his eyes
and face dreadfully swollen ; and the surgeons were fearful
that the brain had sustained injury. He is now, however,
in a fair way of recovery. On inquiry, we learn that he is a
most inoffensive man, has been in the force since its for-
mation, and for many years occupied the south end of
Prince's Parade, where his urbanity of manner and obliging
civility gained for him the respect of all the Egremont and
Seacombe passengers. He also possesses the unlimited
confidence of his superiors, and the presumptiqn is that the
scoundrel who inflicted the deadly blow must have " mis-
taken his man." We are sorry to say that no clue has, as
yet, been found to bring the miscreant to justice.

CHARGE FOR TICKLING A MAN'S THROAT.—Mr. Hig-
gin, who practices as a doctor, was brought before Mr.
Rushton, on Saturday, charged with having illegally pawned
a watch. It appeared that a short time since a seafaring
man went to the defendant, and informed him that he was
troubled with a sore throat and pains in his limbs. Seaman-
like, the patient asked the doctor what he would charge for
ridding him entirely of his diseases. The doctor undertook
to restore the man to health for. a sover,t n. Jack had not
the money about him, but, as he had a great desire to be
well, he gave the doctor his watch as a pledge, and told him
to go to work at once and banish the sources of his annoy-
ance. The doctor tickled his throat for some time with a
brush, and then dismissed his patient as cured. Whether
the sailor experienced such relief as satisfied him did not
transpire, but it is certain that be took his departure, pro-
cured the money for the doctor's fee, and. in course of time,
returned. The latter, however, impatient of delay, had
pledged the watch and paid himself. The sailor tendered
the sovereign and demanded his property, which the doctor
refused to give up. The sailor was, therefore, driven to seek
the assistance of the magistrates. Mr‘Rusliton ordered that
the defendant should pay 205., the sum for which he had.
pledged :the watch, and a fine of 60s. and costs, or be im-
prisoned twenty-one days. Mr. Davenport : "My client
will never get his money." Mr. Rushton : " What ! twenty
shillings for tickling a man's throat ! " (Laughter.)

PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY.—The directors of this popular
society have put forth the programme of their first grand
concert on Monday next. It offers a rich treat for the
lovers of sacred vocal music; and amateurs of the piano-forte
will have an opportunity of hearing the celebrated " Hex-
ameron"—a composition which, on its being first played by
its chief contributor, Listz, drew from- Cramer the remark,
that he performed more wonders on the piano-forte than
Paginini had done on the violin. The execution of this magni-
ficent production has hitherto been considered beyond the
physical powers of a female; but after a perusal of the fol-
lowing testimony and prophecy relative to Miss Weller from
the great Maestro Thalberg, (a copy of which we have been
favoured with,) we can have little doubt of the success of the
fair young pianiste in her arduous undertaking ;
" Dublin, Dec. 10, 1812.
" Monsieur,—Je viens vous prier de presenter mes plus
vifs remercimens h Mademoiselle votre fille, pour la borate
qu'elle a eu d'executer avec moi le Duo de Norma. fa-
Innis je nc l'ai entendu jouer avec plus d' exnression et
avec plus de nerve; et j'ose pr6dire que votre fille est des-
tinee a occuper une des premieres places parmi les pianistes
celebres.

" Croyez, Monsieur, a l'expression de mes sentimens les
plus distinguees. " S. THALBERG.
".A Monsieur Weller."

NEW ORGAN FOR ST. GEORGE'S CHURCH, EVERTON.
—This very splendid instrument is now completed, and is,
we understand, to be opened at the establishment of the build-
ers, Messrs. Bewsher and Fleetwood, to-morrow evening, at
half-past seven. It consists of a great organ and swell, the
former extending from E below double G, (the note to which
organs usually go,) to G in alto, making 64 keys; and the
latter from E below gamut G to G in alto, on the keys; but
by means of a coupler, half an octave higher. The great or-
gan consists of twelve stops, viz., of a stop and two open
diaphasons, flute, harmonica principal, super principal,
twelfth, fifteenth, triplet, cymbal, mixture trumpet and trom-
bone. The swell contains thirteen stops, viz., a stop and
open diapason, clarabella, dulciana, principal dulcet, don-
blette, sesquialtra, cornet, hautboy, cremona, trumpet, and
clarion. There are also three octaves of pedal pipes, the
longest being upwards of twent-four feet. This is the larg-
est pipe in any organ in this part of the country. The keys,
of the swell may be coupled to those of the great organ, not
only in unison, but also an octave higher, and the pedals may
he coupled to each set of keys. It is thought by those who
have seen this splendid instrument that the builders have far
surpassed all their former productions. The cremona and
swell trumpet, as well as the clarabella, diapasons and flutes,
have been particularly admired. In fact, a correct estimate
of the fine quality of its tone, as' well as of the various com-
binations of which it is capable, can only be formed by a per-
sonal inspection.

LIVERPOOL COLLEGIATE INISTITUTION.—WO perceive
that the lectures'to be delivered at this institution, prior to
the midsummer holidays, are now announced. The direc-
tors could not have chosen a more appropriate subject where-
with to open their spacious hall /Ilan a lecture upon the
" Connexion between True Science and Revealed Religion,"
nor intrusted the delivery to one more qualified to do jus-
tice to it than the Reverend Principal, whose published
writings bear ample evidence, of the soundness of his religi-
ous views. The Rev. Jonathan Brooks, our respected Rector,
will take the chair upon the occasion. The day schools are
about to enter upon their second quarter, and, from the ge-
neral-satisfaction which has been given by the education which
they impart, we should anticipate a very large accession of
numbers to them. Indeed, the directors are exhibiting an
energy of purpose which, with the combination of talent that
has been concentrated around them by the Reverend Princi-
pal. and the University Scholarships, and other handsome
prizes which are almost daily being promised, cannot fail to
ensure success. Under such auspices, there is no reason to
doubt that, with only ordinary prudence on the part of the
directors, and zeal on that of its talented professors and
masters, the Liverpool Collegiate Institution will soon oc-
cupy that position in the north of England which is now filled
in the south by the great Colleges of Harrow, Eton, Win-
chester, and Rugby. It will be perceived that the sons of
clergymen are educated upon more moderate terms in the
upper school than those of others. This is a very important
and wise provision, and one which will, no doubt, prove mu-
tually advantageous to the Clergy and the Institution.

TOTAL Loss OP THE SHIP CORNUBIA.—By the Acadia
steamer, which arrived from New.l York on Tuesday last, ac-
counts were brought over respecting the total wreck of the
splendid first-class packet-ship the Cornubia, Commander
Mr. W. Bell, belonging to Liverpool, during a heavy gale of
wind, while on her outward passage to the United States.
The passage, after leaving Liverpool, appears to have been
exceedingly severe, the ship encountering a series of ter-
rific gales, and being more than once, in crossing the Atlan-
tic, nearly crushed to pieces by immense icebergs. At about
two o'clock on the morning of the 11th of February she be-
came a wreck, about 17 miles west of Atacalema Lighthouse.
Directly the ship struck, the crew exerted every nerve to get
her off, but the sea arid wind, which were tremendous at the
time, prevented them, and she soon commenced to break up.
The commander, Mr. Bell, remained on board as long as he
possibly could. He had previously had the ship's boats
hoisted overboard, and, finding there were no hopes of pre-
, venting the destruction of the vessel, he left her to the mercy
of the tempest. In making for the shore, tile boat which he
was in capsized, and the whole of those in her would have
inevitably perished, but for the promptness displayed by the
rest of the ship's crew, in the other boats. By the time they
were picked up they were almost exhausted. Upon the
British consul being apprised of the disaster, he forthwith
directed her Majesty's steam-frigate Ardent to proceed to
the wreck, in order, if possible, to save a portion of the ma-
terials ; but on its arrival, such was the position in which the
ship lay that it was daneerous to go near her. Since then,
it is said, the vessel has gone to pieces and disappeared. Her
cargo was a most valuable one, consisting of merchandise
and goods of every description, and is stated to have been
worth from X 12,000 to £15,000. Mr. Bell, the commander,
arrived at Liverpool by the Acadia, on Tuesday. The total
loss is not far short of £20,000. The ship and cargo are re-
ported to he fully insured.

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Taylor was therefore declared duly elected.

INQUESTS.—An inquest was held yesterday before Mr.
Currie, on view of the body of George Hollins, a labouring

man, aged fifty-four. On Saturday evening he was employed
by Mr. Robertson in taking goods into a warehouse belong-
.

big to Jeffrey and Meek, in Covent-garden. While he was
taking in the slings from the rope, a neighbour remarked that
he had had some drink, and cautioned him to take care.
This caution had scarcely been given, when the deceased fell
the fifth story into the street, and was killed on the
The jury returned a verdict of " Accidental death."—
Same day, on view of the body of a child named M`Teague,
who resided in Bentley-court, Bispham-street. Deceased,
who'was three years old, had, on the 17th instant, been left
with another child who was asleep, and a scream being heard,
a neighbour ran in and found deceased in flames. He was
sent to the North Dispensary, where he died on the follow-
ing day. Verdict, " Accidental burnt."—Same day. on the
body of Charles Crake, the infant son of Francis Crake,
joiner and beer-house-keeper. Deceased was found dead in
bed by the side of its mother. Verdict, " Accidentally over-
lain."
)3' CONCERT.—T

..3RAHAM.S ais veteran tenor—this
prince of English song--announces two more concerts at the
Royal Assembly Rooms. The first takes place on Friday
The following is the programme :—Part I. Cantata.
-" The Soldier's Dream ;" " When I gazed on her beautiful
face ;" " Stand to your guns ;" " John Anderson, rn y Jo' ;"
" My Sister dear," from Masaniello ; "Oh ! Albion ;"
" The Old English Gentleman ;" Part 11. " Sampson's
Lament on his loss of sight." Recitative.—" Oh ! loss of
sight." Air.—" Total Eclipse ;" " The Devil's Bridge ;"
"Though Love is warm awhile;" " The Rover's Bride ;"
" Chloe flies me like a Fawn ;" " The Lads of the Village ;"
" Rest, weary Traveller ;" " The Bay of Biscay:" Those
who heard Mr. Braham when he was here about a fortnight
ago expressed themselves in the most enthusiastic manner as
to the delight they experienced in listening to him. Those
who were absent certainly missed a treat. As a singer of
sacred music Mr. Braham has left all competitors far behind,
and with satisfaction, it wili be seen, that the second part
of the present concert opens with " Sampson's Lament on
his loss of sight," one of Flanders noblest compositions.
As an English singer Mr. Braham stands as he has done for
years,—" alone in his glory."
INDIA. SHIP DERELICT.—Captain Douglas, of the Pan-
dora, arrived in this port, reports having fallen in with about
five p.m. on the 12th instant, boo 'Mead then bearing S.S.W.
distant twenty miles, the ship Windsor Castle, of Liverpool,
front Bombay, with cotton, silks, spices, gums, indigo, &e.,
dismasted and abandoned. A heavy sea being then running,
and every appearance of dirty weather, Captain Douglas did
not consider it prudent to rislc his own vessel by taking her in
tow, besides she was so far to the northward that he did not
'think he could bring her, with safety to his own charge, into
the Shannon. A steam-packet from Kilrush having gone in
search of the derelict vessel, she was brought up as tar as
Kilbaha bay by the western pilots, and it is supposed that by
this evening she will have reached Scattery roads in safety.
They anticipate a golden salvage. The Windsor Castle, it is
said, was run foul by an American ship on the 3d of March,
and was abandoned by her crew. She is 900 tons, with a
cargo of 4,500 bales of cotton. In the cabin was found a dead
goat, from which there proceeded no offensive smell, so that
it is supposed the death was of recent occurrence ; and on
the deck everything appeared to have been properly secured
by the crew before the abandonment. The crew of the Wind;
sor Castle,M'Clelland, have arrived at Liverpool by the Hud-
son, Page, from New Orleans, which took them on board,
after deserting the vessel off Cape Clear.—Limerick Chron.
THE 'HIGH TIDE.—The highest tide at this port for the
present year was o'n Saturday last, and a large concourse of
spectators (including many of the elite of the town) went to
the pier-heads to witness it. The day was fine, but hazy on
the water, so that the Cheshire shore was not so distinctly
visible as was desirable on such an occasion. It was, more.
over, nearly calm, so that the shipping in the river did not
present their accustomed lively appearance at high water.
The late prolonged easterly winds had also thinned the port
of its usual number of oat-going vessels. But notwithstand-
ing these disadvantages, the sight was truly noble and im-
posing, the Mersey being filled into one wide expanse of
water from shore to shore, rising to within about two feet of
the top of George's-pier, the most busy and central marine
promenade, and numerous vessels continuing to drop down
with the ebb, while steamers dashed along in all directions,
crowded with passengers. The height of the tide, as indi-
cated in the almanack,-was 20 feet 4 inches, and it exceeded
that height a little by the upward pressure of a slight westerly
wind in the outer channel. The spring tide of the 1 ith of
last month, though indicated at two inches lower, rose con-
siderably higher, owing to the breeze outside. That of
Saturday, had there been a strong wind from the south-west,
even beyond Holyhead, would doubtless have washed the top
of the sea-wall opposite the Baths. A considerable number
of vessels still continue to arrive from the westward.
FATAL EFFECTS OF DRUNKENNESS.—An inquest was
held on Saturday, before P. F. Curry, Esq., for the purpose
of investigating the circumstances which led to the death of
Margaret Evans, aged 36. It appeared that the deceased
was much addicted to drinking. On Thursday last she was
discharged from the• Borough Gaol, where she had been con-
fined a month for drunkenness. Ann Maxwell stated, that
she and the deceased were walking together on Thursday
night, about half-past twelve c'clock, along Park-road. The
deceased was perfectly sober. The) met a gentleman whom
they did not know, who asked them if they would base a
drink from a bottle which he had with him. The deceased
assented, and took a hearty draught. Maxwell tasted the
liquor also, and discovered that it was rum. The gentleman
told them that it was new rum. Maxwell asked the de-
ceased to go home, but she refused, and appeared inclined to
follow the gentleman, who had moved forward a few yards.
She (the deceased) placed herself against the wall, and Max-
well left her and went home. Next morning, about five
o'clock, as a youth, named Robert Brannan, was passing
across a footpath in some fields in the park, he saw an object
at a little distance which attracted his attention and that of a
man who had been walking a little way before him. They
went up to it, and founda woman lying on her face. Be-
lieving her to be asleep, Brannan asked the man to awake
her ; but the latter said, if they did so, perhaps she might
accuse them of having robbed her. They then left her.
Near the end of the field Brannan met a police-officer, with
whom he returned to the spot. The officer turned the woman
over, and feeling her pulse, found that she was dead. The
jury returned a verdict accordingly.
NEW PLAN FOR THE PROPULSION OF STEAM VESSELS.
—On Saturday last, the first trial, on a small 'scale, -was
made on our river, of a new principle in the propelling appa-
ratus of steam-vessels, in lieu of paddle wheels; which, though
generally adopted, are liable's() some objections. The vessel
in which the experiment was made was the Daedalus, a small
yacht of 151- tons burthen, built by and belonging to Mr.
M'Ardle, the foreman carpenter of thelCity of Dublin Stearn
Company, under. Mr. J. C. Shaw, marine superintendent of
that extensive concern. Mr. M'Ardle is also the inventor of
the plan, which consists,, we believe, of lrn axle, provided
with farmers or blades, placed in a peculiar position, and re-
volving in an aperture in the dead wood of the stern. This
propeller is turned, in the Daedalus, by two four-horse en-
gines, also on a new principle,—the cylinders moving from
side to side, on joints below, so that the piston rods pursue,
and act upon the cranks, without the necessity for the par-
rallel gear required in upright fixed cylinders. . The little
vessel is schooner rigged, and looked remarkably well. She
started from the Clarence Dock basin about high water, and
went up the river, passing the Prince's and 'George's Dock
piers at a rapid rate, to the no little astonishment of the nu-
merous spectators congregated on .the sea walls to witness
the highest tide of the year, many of whom, seeing no pad-
dle wheels, or other propelling apparatus, or sails (the whole
being under water,) were at a loss to account for her speedy
progress. She took a few turns up and down the river, and
notwithstanding the stiffness of the new engine, made good
way even in running up against the unusually strong tide.
The precise rate of her going, exclusive of the effect of tide-
way, .was not on this occasion ascertained, but it is probable,
that when everything is put in complete order, (which was
not then accomplished,) and when her proper trim is found,
she will not be exceeded in fastness by any boat on the river;
and it is certainly a great desideratum to be enabled to dis-
pense with the unsightly paddle boxes, and to have the pro-
peller under water; the vessel at the same time being capa-
ble of carrying sail without detriment to the working of the
engine, to the same extent as a vessel solely using sail. 'The
principle seems to be well adapted for canal boats, inasmuch
as there is no surge made in the wake, or at the sides, as
with the paddle wheel, to wash against and break down the
banks. The propeller, tog, may, we learn, be altered and
modified, so as to be more peculiarly suitable either for canal
craft, or sea-going vessels. A considerable period has elapsed
since the inventor conceived the idea of his propeller, but it
was not until the'present trial that he was enabled, after re-
peated experiments and anxious study, to bring it to its pre-
sent gratifying practical result. He now entertains little
doubt of its being pronounced to be entirely successful by
competent judges, in which case he will take out a patent.

CLAIM FOR THE ATTENDANCE OF THE FIRE-POLICh,
On Saturday last Mr. Shuttleworth, the Deputy Town-clerk,
appeared before the Police-court to prefer a claim against
Mr. Robert Neilson, for the attendance of the fire-police at
his premises at Halewood, in October last. Mr. Neilton
did not appear, hut Mr. Davenport, who was instructed by
the agent for the West of England Fire-office, attended as
his representative. Mr. Shuttleworth said, the information
was laid under the 159th section of the Improvement Act,
which rendered occupants liable for payment for extinguish-
ing fires, and gave justices power to decide in disputed cases.
Mr. Davenport said, Mr. Neilson was not the owner but the
occupant of the premises. Mr. Rushton said he would hear
the evidence. Mr. Shuttleworth stated the case, which was
afterwards proved in evidence by Mr. Hewitt, the superin-
tendent of the fire-police, who said that Mr. Neilson's servant
called at the station on the 14th of October last, and sum-
moned him to Halewood, six miles off, telling him that the
premises of Mr. Robert Neilson were on fire. He toot( three
engines, to the first of which he had four horses, the secend
three, and the last two. PI took five officers of the police,
ar.d eleven others followed. He met a messenger about two
miles and 'a half out of Liverpool, who urged him to make
haste. When within a mile of Mr. Neilson's premises, he
met another, who told him that the fire was subdued. He
sent back two of the engines, and went forward with the one
of which he had taken charge. He found the fire extin-
guished, with the exception of that in an outhouse. The roof
was burnt, and some hay had been consumed. He ad the
usual report to the 'Watch Committee. The claim
upon Mr.
Neilson was £9. Mr. Archibald Tweedie, a clerk in the
Watch-office, said that he paid £3 to Mrs. Ann Lea. for
horses for two engines, £2. 2s. to Mr. Evan Williams for
horses for one engine, and 15s. for allowances to the drivers
on account of the visit of the fire-police to Halewood:
William Hall, Mr. Neilson's servant, proved that in the
absence of Mr. Neilson he summoned the fire-police, and
that the engines attended as above stated. Mr. Davenp
" But Lord Derby is the owner of the premises, is he not?"
Witness : " Yes." Mr. Shuttleworth : " And to whom did
the hay belong ?" Witness : "To Mr. Neilson." Thomas
White, a clerk in the Fire Police-office, proved that he had
called many times for the account, and that he was at length
informed that Mr. Neilson objected to pay it. Mr. Rushton
called upon Mr. Davenport for the defence. Mr. Davenport :
" They have not proved, sir, that the property belonged to
Mr. Neilson." Mr. Rushton : " They have proved that
Mr. Neilson's servant summoned the engines, and that some
of the hay was burnt." Mr. Rushton here read from the
act an extract bearing on the case. Mr. Rushton said it
mattered not where the premises were situate, if the parties
called out the Liverpool fire-police, they must pay for it.
Mr. Davenport " But if Mr. Neilson had been at home he
would not have sent for the fire-police, but for the West of
England, where he is insured." Mr. Rushton : " But it
happens that his servant went to the proper place.
quite clear that Mr. Neilson is not the real defendant here.
He has an indemnity from the Fire' Insurance Company and
he has acted as advised. He is the nonenennalgitf:iir,uroun;it.n;
Mr. Shuttleworth said, as evidence had b
only a charge of £3 for the engines, his claim would be only
£B. 17s. Mr. Rushton said, no doubt the claim was a rea-
sonable one, and when they considered
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a office to resist such claims. Mr. Rushton directed the order
to be made for payment. We are informed that this decision
will be appealed against, on the ground, that the magistrates
were bound, by a subsequent clause, to apportion the charges
amongst all parties to whom the assistance was give,
insured or uninsured.