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THE LIVERPOOL STANDARD.

in gold, or lend money to the state. But, as the
same rev. gentleman well asks, " were we therefore
poor ? No ; the real wealth—the land, the mines,
the workshops of the world—remained. Our ships
covered the seas, bearing away the produce of our
looms and mills. to exchange for the riches of every
clime. And, above all, our country was full of
MEN-of an industrious, energetic, and persevering
population." All that we wanted was money to
represent this wealth, and to enable us to exchange
the products of our labour and skill with each
other at home, whilst we supplied our wants by
exporting the surplus to foreign markets. The
great statesman of that day supplied such a me-
dium by the issue of paper money. In 1797 the
bank notes in circulation amounted to £8,601,964;
in 1814 the amount was £28,291,832, or three times
as much. And what was the effect upon prices ?
Wheat, which previous to 1794 had never averaged
above 50s. per quarter, was, from that year to 1820,
87s. 10d. per quarter, and from 1809 to 1820,
98s. 9d. Precisely a contrary result was effected
by the contraction of the circulating medium which
took place on the return to cash payments. The
prices of every commodity, and of labour, at once
commenced a downward progress. _ _

But it will he asked, do we begrudge the Ame-
rican people their possession of this ample cur-
rency, and the high prices assured them by it?
Will they not he better customers for the products
of British industry and skill? We do not be-
grudge them the natural advantages derived from
their new acquisition. We know and admit that
they may be better customers to our manufacturers.
But, at the same time, we cannot shut our eyes to
the fact that they will become year after year more
powerful rivals, and he enabled to wield their gol-
den possessions as a lever against us.
Already America is preparing a gigantic inroad
upon the commerce of the East. She hopes to
grasp the markets of the Pacific; and looks for-
ward vauntingly to the time when the commerce of
the whole world will centre in New York. We
should certainly wish to see some effort made to
arrest the decline which Great Britain must suffer
in a struggle so momentous as that which appears
to be impending ; and that effort can only be suc-
cessfully made by a reform in our Currency Laws,
and by this country at least ceasing to regard as
any other than a mere commodity that metal, upon
the possession of which our great rival builds her
hopes of supremacy over us.

COMPLETION OF SEARLES' ONE THOUSAND
MILES MATCH.

The feat undertaken by the pedestrian Searles, to walk
a thousand miles in a thousand successive hours, has, we
believe, been very generally believed to be the same as
that performed by the celebrated Captain Barclay, and
never satisfactorily performed by any pedestrian. There
is this difference, however, between the two undertakings.
Captain Barclay performed his first mile in the last quar-
ter of the hour, and his next in the first of the following
hour; thus allowing himself an hour and a half of unin-
terrupted rest out of each two hours. Searles on the
other hand performed his mile at the commencement of
each hour, having never more than three quarters of an
hour for rest.

This extraordinary match was completed yesterday
morning, at seven o'clock, amidst a very numerous con-
course of spectators. The last mile of his extraordinary
feat Searles accomplished in seven minutes and forty-one
seconds ; and he subsequently ran a quarter of a mile
very gallantly. We had an opportunity, yesterday, of
seeing him at the Tranmere Hotel, where he is still
likely to reside for a week or two more, in order to bring
himself by degrees into the proper condition of a mortal
being who sleeps his allotted time. He seems in excel-

lenCcondition'and spirits, but says that he feels very
much disposed to sleep. His eye is bright, and his coun-
tenance full of life and vigour. When he commenced his
arduous task he had been in severe training and lost
nearly a stone and a half of flesh. Five or six pounds of
this he regained during the first fortnight ' • but he has
lost it towards the close of his exertions. He offers to
take £6OO to £4OO and to perform the same feat in four
months from this time, the money to be staked at once.
Searles is an unassuming, modest man, about thirty years
of age, and height about five feet four to five inches.
From what we can gather there can be no doubt whatever
as to the perfect fairness with which the feat has been

accomnlished

TO GEORGE HOLT, ESQ., CHAIRMAN OF THE
WATER COMMITTEE.

Sta,—l beg to call your attention to what I consider
a most important subject,—one, in fact, involving the in-
terest of every burgess.
Nothing but a strong sense of duty, combined with a
hope that the course I am taking is the best for arriving
at the truth, should have induced me to address you
through the public press.
What I particularly wish to draw your attention to is
the fact, that two of the forty-four-inch pipes, now stored
at Rainhill, have broken, after laying on the ground a
considerable time. These pipes were proved in Glasgow,
stood the carriage to Rainhill, and rolling in the field;
they were stored as sound pipes ; and, after a space of ( I
believe) several months, have now burst open, from some
cause which it is the duty of your committee most fully
to investigate.

From the appearance of the fractures, it is very evident
the pipes have been rent asunder to relieve some power-
ful strain amongst the particles of metal, as the fractured
parts have opened considerably. One pipe is 'broken
through the strong flange used for caulking ; the other
pipe transversely in the centre. These two pipes lie side
by side in the field : there may be others similarly frac-
tured.

Had the Itivington water scheme progressed (as its
supporters wished ), these pipes would, in all probability,
have been buried in the earth, and the first intimation of
their condition might have been a claim for compensation
to a large amount. _ _ . . . . .

If the above remarks induce your committee to take the
opinion of several of our practical ironfounders on the
subject, the object of the writer will be gained.
I remain, Sir, your's most respectfully,
A RATEPAYER.
Liverpool, 14th October, 1850.

The Committee of Works of the Dock Committee are
stated to be favourable to the ship-building yards at the
Sandon Graving Dock.
MECHANICS' INSTITUTION. -- Professor Ansted will
deliver to-morrow evening the third lecture of a course
on the structure of the earth. The subject is especially
interesting in the present day, and the practical acquain-
tance of the lecturer with the subject enables him to
make it interesting and intelligible to all his audience.

BODY RECOVERED FROM THE WRECK OF THE " PRO-
VIDENCE."—The body of the unfortunate man lost on the
ship Providence has been recovered. The man's name was
Hugh Williams, he was only twenty-five years old. The
body was brought here on Saturday, by Jno. Bird, the master
of the fishing-boat Thomas and Elizabeth, of Hoylake,
who has been assisting at the wreck for the last few days.
An inquest was to be held on the body to-day.
TYRANNY.—A rev. gentleman of this neighbourhood
wishing to publish rather an elaborate work on divinity—
an exposition of one of the books of the Holy Bible—
applied to an eminent publishing firm in London to un-
dertake the printing. The reply of those gentlemen was
to the effect that being very closely identified with the
high church party they must decline associating their
names with any work which differed from the dogmatic
peculiarities of that sect.
TILE ASIA.-This noble vessel sailed on Saturday, with
about one hundred and seventy passengers. At twenty
minutes before twelve o'clock, a. m., she fired two guns
from her station between the Rock Ferry and Tranmere
slips, and at the same instant she moved majestically
down the river. The morning was beautifully fine, and
the sight as magnificent as can well be conceived to be
presented in a commercial port. On the quarter-deck
were to be seen knots of passengers in conversation, others
lounging on settees, others again promenading the exten-
sive deck. The smart and service-like looking officers
were giving and receiving orders, which were acted on with
an ability and promptitude marking their importance.
At a short distance lay at anchor the Pacific, from which
the last portions of her cargo were being discharged, and
giving completeness to the reality of British and trans-
atlantic commerce. A host of the ordinary river craft
were either gliding past or at anchor, contributing their
tiny proportions to add variety to the effect produced by
the mammoth ships referred to. The spectator, as be
eyed the Asia, and scanned her symmetry and seaworthy
qualities, involuntarily uttered an ejaculation for her
speedy passage ana simultaneously ventured to predict its
fulfilment.
THE NEW AMERICAN SHIP TEMPEST. —Another
splendid effort in the art of shipbuilding has been achieved
in the completion of the Tempest, a new and beautiful
vessel that has just arrived in this port, and is consigned
to Messrs. Harnden and Co. In point of strength and
equipment, capability for the conveyance of passengers,
&c., she will not at all deteriorate the previous high charac-
ter that eastern ships have attained. She was built in the
vicinity of Bath, by Mr. J. Pennett, and as far as mate-
rial and fastening go every justice has heen done, while
in model she is as fine fore and aft as a due capacity for
carrying properties will allow. To give some idea of her
strength, we may mention that her hanging knees are not
less than nineteen inches in the throat : the lodging knees
are equally strong, and she is secured fore and aft by im-
mense breast hooks. The keel and kelson are six feet
through, and her ceiling and planking are fully propor-
tionate. The Tempest is nearly 1000 tons register, and
her accommodations for passengers exceed excellence.
The poop, which runs forward of the mainmast, is in three
compartments or cabins. The after one, which is the
captain's, is fitted up in the Gothic style, and the panel-
ling—which is of oak, with skirting of yellow pine, rose-
wood, and walnut, richly polished—is not only novel, bat
has a chaste appearance. The whole of the poop is fitted
with most comfortable staterooms, furnished with every
necessary convenience for the better class of passengers.
The top-gallant forecastle reaches close to the main
hatch, so that the deck is almost completely sheltered.
Beneath these are the galley, haspitals, &c., which are
excellently arranged. The Tempest sits like a duck on
the water, and her immense length seems to be diminished
by the height of her spars and the tauntness of her rigging.
She is commanded. by Captain S. Patten, whose character
as a skilful navigator is so thoroughly established that
eulogy would be superfluous.

EXHIBITION OF THE LIVERPOOL ACADEMY

keeiniTti NOTICE.
We commence (Air stroll this week in the corridor, in
which we find a few pictures which it is rather asto-
nishing have not secured a more prominent position
in the exhibition. Take, for example,
No. 485. " Un Braconier au moment qu'on vient le
prendre"—(or, anglice, A Poacher at the moment when
they come to apprehend him)—by P. Van Schendel. In
the left centre of the picture is the wife, apparently, of the
poacher, who, in her flurry, is endeavouring to cover with
her apron a table upon which lie the results—game of
various kinds—of her husband's successful foray. In the
centre is the poacher himself. his features and those of
his wife, and of a son in the background, strongly lighted
up by a candle which is burning on the table of the little
cabin. Nothing can be more finely depicted than the
terror-stricken looks of the man, as brought out in the
broad glare of the light. His eyeballs seem literally
starting from their sockets; and utter mental prostration
is finely expressed in his features. The son, in the back-
ground, is in the act of preparing for resistance by load-
ing his gun, whilst at the right of the picture armed
gens- d'armes are see entering the apartment. Nothing can
be more clever than the effect of the candle-light upon the
whole dramatis persona. The execution, too, is elabo-
rate and finished throughout. Yet this picture, the price
of which is fixed in the list hung in the corridor at 200
guineas—the work, too, of a foreigner—has had allotted
to it a place in the exhibition which is generally considered
as set apart for portraits in chalk or crayons, or the infe-
rior productions of inferior artists. A much more talented
picture is- not in the exhibition ; and there are scores in
the first nom—the Alpha of the concern—which are
mere rubbish compared with it. The hanging committee
have exercised very little judgment, and less courtesy, in
such treatment of the work of a deserving foreign artist.
Another picture, deserving of a more complimentary
place, and also the production of a foreign artist, is
No. 471. " Travellers in the Alps," by John Zeitter.
The figures of the travellers—a hardy old man, and a boy
and girl, struggling against the fierce blast, hich seems
inclined to tear their thick covering of clothes from their
persons—are very spirited and bold. The face of the old
man, the centre of the groupe, and that of the blooming
girl who is clinging to him for support, are painted in a
masterly style. The wild landscape and the stormy t-ky
are well put in, and most characteristic of the scene.
This picture ought in justice to have been hung in the
first room, than many of the productions in which, occu-
pying favourite situations, it is much superior.
497. " The Hero of Trafalgar: a View from the door
of the National Gallery. Trafalgar-square, looking down
to Whitehall. A. C. Hayter. The subject of this pic-
ture is at first sight not a very inviting one—a view of a
line of street and the statue of Nelson, through the pil-
lars surrounding the National Gallery. The artist has,
however, succeeded in conveying a pleasing incident by
means of the figures introduced in the foreground. Lean-
ing against one of the pillars is a veteran in the attire of a
Greenwich pensioner, who, by his hand being pointed to
the statue, is evidently detailing to two young urchins be-
fore him some feat of the great commander. The boys
are drawn with much spirit, and one of them is an admi-
rable specimen of his class. A trooper who is leaning
against another pillar, listening to the story, is well
painted ; and the light thrown past his figure from the
right of the picture is well managed.
453. " The Portico of the National Gallery, and St.
Martin's Church seen through it—A. a Hayter,—is a
companion to the above. is well painted, although we
cannot see any thing to attract an artist to such a oubject
for the display of his ability. The orange woman seated
on the steps in the foreground of the picture, whilst a fine
specimen of the jack tar is pouring his flatteries into her
ear, forms a pleasing incident. The two lads scrambling
for an apple are very spirited.
444 and 449. " Views of Hale Village," by Pierce
Boardman, are specimens about worthy of the painter of
the sign-board of the Childe of Hale Hotel, in that pretty
village. We are only surprised that the committee could
hang such pictures after rejecting many more worthy of
the honour.
470. " Queen Elizabeth as the Fairy Queen," by Frank
Howard. is good in grouping and rich in colour. Many
of the figures introduced are noble in expression and finely
painted. The horses, however, are most of them fail-
ures ; and the queen herself is not a correct likeness. The

picture, we observe, is sold.
465. " The Trumpeter"—H. Melling—is a very spi-
rited little sketch. The trumpeter seems to have been
compelled to dismount in order to lead his refractory
horse to the charge ; and both horse and man are very cle-
verly painted. The battle in the distance, indistinctly
seen, is very effective. If the picture has any fault, it is
the too great prevalence of blue in the colouring.

477. Jeannie Deans and Madge Wildfire"—Bell
Smith—is a well-painted picture. The coquettish atti-
tude and look of poor Madge, as she adorns hers Elf in the
scarf, is true to the character as depicted by the great
novelist. •

511. " Flora Maclvor and Kathleen waiting for Wa-
verley"—L. Blanc—is another subject from the same
author. It is well painted, and the characters of the two
females, much as we should have imagined them. There,
however, the merit ceases.

508. " Auld Rubin Gray—Jamie's Return"— Alex.
M'lnnes. A charming subject, which might have inspired
a painter of the most ordinary ability. Mr. M'lnnes,
however, has produced a very wretched and unmeaning
picture. The heartbroken wife, as described by the
poetess, is a placid, simple being, without expression of
feature or attitude, and is very indifferently painted.
425. " Portrait"—C. Schiller—is a very nice picture,
and the likeness unmistakeable.

422. " C. Rowland—a sketch in chalk,
is a spirited specimen. The head is very good.
368. " Quinces, Pomegranites, and Grapes" —Mrs.
Margetts—is very clever, as is also 348, by the same lady.

EVERTON WARD.—A meeting of the Reform burgesses
of this Ward was held last night, when it was determined
to bring forward Mr. Samuel Mellor as a candidate. Mr.
Walthew seems very scurvily treated by his Radical
friends.

WEST DERBY WARD.—We understand that a deputa-
sion waited yesterday on Mr. Eyre Evans, and that he
consented to become a candidate for the representation
of this Ward in the Town Council. No doubt an oppo-
sition will be offered, as Mr. Evans' peculiar views on
dock questions are not very popular.
SCOTLAND WARD.—A requisition is in course of signa-
ture to Mr. Raymond Houghton, to ask him to become
a candidate for the representation of this Ward at our
municipal b )ard. A more popular gentleman could not
have been chosen, and we hope sincerely tag he will
comply with the wish of the requisitionists.
MUNIFICENCE.—A correspondent of the Albion says
that the mayor, John Holmes, Esq. intends, on the expi.
ration of his magisterial dignity, to present to the chari-
ties the full amount of the vote annually made to the
chief-magistrate of the borough. We believe no prece-
dent exists for an act so graceful in character.
It is stated that about £70,000 was paid by the govern-
ment of Spain for the steam-ships Hibernia and Cale-
donia. _ _ _ _ _

On the 24th ultimo a fine ship of 1,600 tons for the
Liverpool and New York trade was launched at Bath,
U.S. She is named the Arctic; being the second ship
bearing that title, intended to run in the trade from the
Mersey to the Hudson.
SOCIETY FOR PROMOTING CHRISTIANITY AMONG THE
JEWS.—The anniversary meeting of this society, on Mon-
day evening, is expected to be of considerable interest.
Few names are better known than those of the Rev.
Messrs. Goodhart and Pym to that large body of the
Christian public who are interested in the study of the
prophetic scriptures ; nor do they hold a less distinguished
place among the numerous friends of this society, as two
of the warmest and most able advocates. We observe
that Mr. Goodhart is announced in the advertisement to
preach three times next Sunday—an arrangement which
cannot fail to please those who heard him on his last
visit, and doubtless many will take the opportunity of ,
attending at St. Luke's Church, in the afterooon, who
might not wish to absent themselves from their own
places of worship at other hours of the day. We believe
that the Rev. Hugh Stowell, of Manchester, who has
also promised his assistance, differs from his colleagues
on this occasion in his views of unfulfilled prophecy ; but
he is no less ardent an advocate of the objects of the
society, and, without laying claim to any prescience, we
need not hesitate to predict that he will be as gladly
welcomed on the present as on his previous visits to Li-
verpool. The other member of the deputation, the Rev.
A. M. Myers, is himself one of the many thousands of
Israelites who, since the attention of Christians was
awakened to their state by this society, have renounced
Judaism for Christianity, and of whom above forty are
now in the ministry of the Church of England. He for-
merly resided in this town, but is perhaps best known as
the author of two excellent little works entitled, " Both
ono in Christ," and " The Jew." We understand that
he delivered a speech at the last meeting of the Parent
Society, which was regarded by competent judges as ex.:
ceedinglv effective.
THE MUNICIPAL ELECTION.—Mr. Littledale is confi-
dently spoken of as the new mayor, and in the event of
his election the dock chair will of course become vacant.
Mr. John Bent is also a candidate for the mayoralty, and
we are told that twenty-two members of the Council have
pledged themselves to support him.—ln Everton ward,
Mr. Walthew again solicits the votes of the electors, and
Mr. S. Mel'or is to oppose his return. Iu Scotland
ward, Mr. 'Woodruff will be again a candidate, but op-
posed. For Vauxhall Mr. Preston and Mr. E. Bradley
are the candidates. Mr. Hill vacates the seat for St.
Paul's, and Dr. Games and Mr. Savage are the rival can-
didates. Mr. George H. Horsfall retires from Exchange
ward, in consequence of his intended absence from Liver-
pool, and Mr. Charles Tnrner is his successor. Mr. Geo.
Holt will seek to retain his seat for Castle-street ward.
For St. Peter's ward, Mr. Daniel Bell is the retiring oan-
didate : Mr. William Henderson, of the firm of Cox, Hen-
derson, and Co., and Mr. James Holme have come for-
ward. Mr. Thomas Rimmer, in consequence of ill health,
retires from the representation of Pitt-street ward, and
Mr, W. P. Jeffreys comes forward in his place. Mr. R.
Harbord will be again returned for Great George ward.
Mr. J. A. Tobin will be re-elected for Rodney ward, and
an other candidate will be required to supply the place of
Mr. George Booker, who has been absent from the bo-
rough more than six months. Mr. R. C. Gardner has
been requested to sit again for Abercromby ward : here
opposition would be fruitless. Mr. J. B. Lloyd is the re-
tiring member for Lime-street ward, and there is no indi-
cation of opposition to his re-election. Mr. Parker is
equally secure for S-. Anne's. Mr. Eyre Evans is named
to supply the place of Mr. Josias Booker, in West Derby
ward. Mr. Samuel Holme stands for South Toxteth, and
Mr. Matthew Gregson for North Toxteth. For St.
Paul's a spirited contest is anticipated. The aldermen
who retire are Messrs. D. Hodgson, Swainson, T. B.
Horsfall, J. Lawrence, Dover, Sands, Bent, and Turner.
Mr. Hornby, Mr. Parker, and Mr. Tobin will be elected
aldermen, creating, after the 9th of November, vacancies
in Castle-street, Rodney, and St. Anne's wards,

WARD MEETINGS LAST NIGHT.

NORTH AMD SOUTH TOXTETTI WARDS

The burgesses of the two Toxteth Wards met last
evening at the School-room in Mill-street, for the purpose
of hearing an exposition of the opinions of the two
candidates for the representation of this important mu-
nicipal division in the Town Council. The candidates,
it is well known, are Samuel Holme and Matthew Greg-
son, Esqrs. Before the hour arrived for the commence-
ment of the proceedings, the room was, properly speak-
ing. full, but at the time the chair was taken it was
crammed to excess; a great number of the principal
burgesses of the Wards occupying the platform and
other parts of the room.

R. L. JONES, Esq., was unanimously voted to the chair.
He thanked the electors for the kindness he had experi-
enced from them during the six sears he had represented
them in the Council, and, in lanltuage dictatsd by the
warmth of his friendship, introduced to their attention
the name of Mr. Gregson, of whose abilities for public
life, and private virtues he held a high opinion. He next
referred to Mr. S. Holme, whom it was intended to pro-
pose for South Toxteth Ward, as a gentleman at once
well qualified to take a prominent place at the Council
board, and as one whose interests were identified in an
unusual degree with the burgesses of those particular
wards.

HRNRY STEELE, Esq., was called on to move the first
resolution. He spoke of the candidates in the highest
terms, being warranted in doing so from an intimacy of
twenty- six year 4 standing, and pointed out the advantages
the burgesses would have in procuring the services of two
gentlemen who had so large an amount of property at
stake wit'.in the wards as the candidates before them.
The resolution pledged the meeting to use every exertion
to ensure the return of Mr. Gregson.

JAMES FARNWORTH, Esq., seconded the resolution,
which was formally put from the Chair, and unanimously
carried.

HILTON HALHEAD, Esq., proposed the second resolu-
tion. He had had opportunities of judging of the busi-
ness capabilities of Mr. S. Holme, from having frequently
met him in committee on the Timber Question, and he
was convinced from the zeal and judgment he exhibited,
that he stood pre-eminent as a man of talent ; he formed
that opinion long before he knew what side Mr. Holme
intended to take on that question. The resolution, ex-
cept referring to Mr. Holme, was similar to the last.
THOMAS VERNON, Esq., seconded the resolution in an
eloquent speech. He was delighted to see so many of
the influential burgesses present, and equally so to see
the trading interest, and that of the operatives of the
wards represented so numerously in the meeting. As for
the mechanics and artizans, he looked upon them as consti-
tuting the wealth of the country, He impressed on them
the importance of having representatives in the Council
whose interests were identified with that of the burgesses,
for he considered self-interest a most safe incentive to
action, and, moreover, a laudable one. He illustrated
his points by referring to Mr. S. Holme, who had con-
siderable property in the ward. The resolution was like
the foregoing one, carried amidst great applause
MATTHEW GREGSON, Esq., came forward, and was
received with loud plaudits. He made a very effective
speech, bearing upon the peculiar interest of the wards,
both of which he said 'he would strive to benefit if
he were returned, as they were really identical. He attri-
buted the desire to remove the timber trade from the
south to the mania of 1846, when people fancied our port
would shortly be too restricted for the necessities of its
commerce, and that the vast forests of America could not
furnish timber sufficient for our wants; but everybody had
since then passed through a severe ordeal, which had con
vinced them they had been too sanguine. He thought
when the model came to be exhibited in 1851, the ques-
tion would be asked, " nave you no river frontage ?" or
perhaps it might be supposed that the docks have been
contrived to show the ingenuity of the engineer, in order
to prove that a vessel could be launched in the space of
its own length, and an additional half.
SAMUEL HOLME, Esq., next stood up. The movement
was the signal for one loud and long-continued burst of
applause, rivalling in vehemence the expression of feeling
displayed on his entering the room. He expressed to the
chairman the pleasure he felt at finding him presiding at
a meeting with such an object as the present; it was not
until he was assured from Mr. Jones that he proposed to
retire, that he brought himself to accept the invitation of

the burgesses to represent them in the council. He also
had enjoyed the advantage of twelve months retirement
from the duties of public life, an advantage which he ap-
preciated both in its mental and physical effects ; it had
afforded him time for study, and to make himself familiar
with the various important subjects affecting the interests
of the inhabitants of the town. He did not expect
for a moment to find that' his opinions were in unison
with those of every individual present ; indeed, if the
electors sought for this, they could not expect to find a
representative clothed in the garb of mortality, because
he was convinced no man could go into the Council
chamber and take part in the discussion there without
differing in some degree from opinions that may be
broached. (Hear, hear, hear.) He contended that
the Dock Estate ought to be maintained at any
cost, and though he was willing to admit that the increas-
inz trade of the port demanded increased dock accommo-
dation, he was of opinion that in providing this accom-
modation the Dock Trustees should be actuated by the
dictates of prudence. He alluded to the evidence given
in his presence by Mr. Bramley-Moore and Mr. Hartley
before the House of Commons some years ago, to the
effect that the south end was the place for the timber
trade, and though the Harrington Estate was purchased
to extend the accommodation there, it had not been used.
The trustees had actually projected works at Bootle, as
far north as the Rimrnse. The consegnence of this was,
that between 2000 and 3000 artizans had loft the town.
He Cantended that the corporate estate would beinjured by
this proceeding, and to prove it drew a net of the estate
from Islington to the docks, and along Park-lane by
Sparling-street to the same boundary, touching, as
it did, so nearly to the place on which they stood.
He objected to the corporation becoming traders,
and asserted that by doing so they had become
the owners of warehouses which were only realising
two and a half per cent., but which in the erection had
been paid for from funds raised at five per cent. He
showed that the Corporation should have granted leases
at seventy-five years, and left the building to private capi-
talists. The estate by such management had been dete-
riorated. Formerly they were annually in the receipt of
thousands of pounds forthe renewal of leases,:but he could
assure them that during the three years he was in the
Council not a single application of this kind was made.
Without for one moment wishing to make a single remark
injurious to the benevolence for which the English people
were so well known, he could not help expressing his de-
termination if he were returned to oppose the surrounding
of the docks by an Emigrants' Home. (Hear, hear.) It
would be simply a refuge for the destitute. Irish immi-
grants, under the pretence of being emigrants, would fill
it, and the ratepayers would be the sufferer s ; if this were
done, the dock trustees must become shopkeepers, and
he should expect to see painted up " Thomas Littledale
dealer in tea, sugar, &c." (Laughter.) He then went on
ro refer to other subjects, and throughout was heartily re-
ceived. There can be no doubt that both gentlemen will
be triumphantly returned.

ST. ANNE'S WARD

A large number of the liberal burgesses of St. Anne's
Ward met last night at the Adelphi Tavern, Christian-
street. We are happy to announce that the unanimous
choice of all sections of burgesses in this ward has fallen
upon their present zealous and indefatigable member,
Mr. Parker—thus affording ample proof, if any such had
been required, that that gentleman does in reality repre-
sent the wishes, feelings, and interests of " the burgesses
of St. Anne's Ward" in the Council. Many of his
radical supporters are sanguine that Mr. Parker will be
selected to fill one of the expected vacancies in the list of
aldermen.

The meeting last night was both numerously and respect-
ably attended. The chair was occupied by Mr. Edward
Watts, who, in opening the proceedings, passed a high
eulogium upon the character of the retiring member, Mr.
Parker,

Mr. KiTcnniq proposed the first resolution in a length-
ened speech, in the course of which he spoke highly of
the exertions of Mr. P. in the Finance, Health, Watch,
Baths and Washhouses, and the Education Committees ;
and asked them to look at what he had done battling upon
the side of the ratepayers. (Cheers.) He was of opinion,
that no matter what might be their political opinions,
they could not get so hardworking nor so good a man to
represent them as Mr. Parker. (Loud cheers.) He
mated upon them to return Mr. Parker handsomely, una-
nimously, and heartily, thereby showing that they selected
him for his merits in the Council only. (Hear, hear, and
cheers.) Mr. K. concluded by proposing the following
resolution :
"That Mr. Parker's long services as one of the representa-
tives of St. Anne's Ward in the Town Council justly entitle
him to the warmest thanks of the bu►gcsses ; and that he be
requested to allow himself to be nominated again, on the Ist of
next November, and that this Meeting pledges itself to use
every exertion to secure his return."

This resolution was passed by acclamation, and a com-
mittee for carrying out the views of the foregoing resolu-
tion was appointed.
A deputation was then formed to wait upon Mr. Parker,
and after a few minutes' delay that, gentleman entered the
room, and was received with loud applause.
The CHAIRMAN said that it was his pleasing duty to
intimate to him that so highly were the ratepayers pleased
with his past conduct in the Council, that they had come
to the unanimous resolution of thanking him for his past
conduct, and asking him to represent them in the next
Council. (Cheers.)
Mr. PARKER rose to address the meeting, and was
received with loud applause. He thanked them for the
opinion which had been formed of his public conduct in
the Council, and hoped that in future he would be found
as attentive as before. He could assure theme hat 1 Ir.
efforts would be directed, not for the burgses o t t
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he then
expressed himself satisfied that all the doubts
(Hear, hear.) Other resolutions of a routine c aracter
meeting
separated amid warm
were then passed and the
entertained were more than fully borne out by the facts.
acclamations. inHteszveraneodi
held last night,
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supporters of Mr. Parker in this w
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of Clegg's, Pontack Inn, Christian-street,
unqualified support to .
of tendering their unfailing and
Parker, on the occasion of the next municipal election.
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meeting well attended, and the greatest unanimity
The meeting was
characterized the whole of the proceedings.
zaarr was
The chair was occupied by Mr. G. B. BARTON, who,
in opening the proceedidgs of the meeting, brought be-
fore the electors the many excellent qualities possessed by
their representative. (Hear, hear.) He descanted upon
his sterling worth, and spoke highly of the many efforts
be had made on behalf of the sanatory improvement of the
town. Mr. Parker, he said, had been one of the greatest
advocates for real sterling :economy who had ever sat in