The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1851-08-05 00:00:00

LIVERPOOL

TRANSATLANTIC STEAMERS.—On Saturday the Africa,
Captain Ryrie, sailed with the mails, &c., for New York ;
and to-morrow, the Baltic, Captain Comstock, will sail
with the mail and passengers for the same place. The
United States mail steam-ship Humboldt,' Capt. Lines,
left llavre on Wednesday at noon, touched at Cowes the
same evening, and, after taking on board the usual semi-
weekly mails for America, sailed for New York. She had
about 80 passengers, and on freight 300 tons of cargo,
shipped at Havre.
CHARGE OF INCOMPETENCY AGAINST A MATE.—Oe
Thursday the inquiry before the local marine board as to
the charge of incompetency and drunkenness brought by
Captain Bainbridge, of the barque Euclid, of Glasgow,
against John Hill, the mate, was resumed. Michael
O'Brien, master of the Plantagenet, in which vessel Hill
returned as mate from Quebec, was called. He stated that
Hill bad always given him satisfacrion, and he considered
him perfectly competent to discharge the duties of mate.
Whilst on board his vessel he never saw him in drink.
Hill's log-book, and several certificates of discharge and
good conduct were also handed in, and the board decided
that although he did not keep his log-book in a proper
manner on board the Euclid, probably through intemper-
ance, there had been no evidence produced sufficient to
convict him of habitual drunkenness or of incapacity. The
board, however, severely reprimanded him for neglecting
to make daily entries in his log-book, for the first five days
of the voyage of the Euclid.
TESTIMONIAL OF RESPECT.— On Wednesday last a
dinner and a handsome-silver snuff' box were given at the
Rimroso Hotel, by the beads of the various departments
at the Public Offices, in Cornwallis-street, to Linton
Hughes, Esq., late law clerk to the Health Committee, on
his promotion to a higher office at the Town-hall. The
chair was occupied by Mr. Capes Ashlin, treasurer, the
senior officer of the corporation, and the vice-chair by Mr.
James Newlands, borough engineer. The presentation of
the box was made by the chairman, in an appropriate
speech, which was feelingly responded to by Mr. Hughes;
and the whole proceedings, which were of a unanimous
and harmonious character, passed off very pleasantly.
The following is a copy of the inscription upon the box :
Presented to Linton Hughes, Esq., by his colleagues in
the Public Offices, Cornwallis-street, as a taken of friend-
ship and esteem, on his leaving that establishment for the
Town-hall. 30th July, 1851."
MR. 111•DortALD's CASE.—We understand that the
case of Mr. M'Donald, who was recently dismissed by
the Water Committee for furnishing information to a
newspaper, will again come before the Council at their
monthly meeting to-morrow. The fact which be com-
municated was, that the wells were yielding 33,000,000
gallons daily, and this is either true or false. There ought
to be no mystery about such a matter, for it concerns the
welfare of every man, woman, arid child in the town. If
Mr. M`Donalei's statements are true, be has rendered
essential service to the Council and the rublic in letting
such a material fact be known. If, on the other hand,
they are untrue, then we confess he deserves to be
punished. But, be they true or false, we hold that. the
Town Council owe it not only to themselves, but the
town at large, to give Mr. M`Donald a fair trial ; and we
shall be much mistaken, indeed, if they deny that simple
act of justice to a man who has spent the best portion of
his existence in their service.

GRAND UNITED ORDER OF ODDFELLOWS, LODGE 330.
—On Monday, last week, the members of the Royal
Liverpool Lodge 330, held their sixteenth anniversary at
the house of Mr. Thomas Crook, Stanley Arms, Man-
chester-street, when upwards of fifty of the members sat
down to a sumptuous dinner. The chair was ably filled
by P.G.M. William Jones. After the cloth was removed
the chairman read over the annual report, which gave
entire satisfaction. The usual loyal toasts were then given
and heartily responded to; after which " the Grand United
Order of Oddfellows, and may it continue to prosper," was
duly honoured. The chairman next gave 'the present
officers of the Liverpool district," some of whom were
present. Drank with musical honours, to which D.G.M.
J. Ward responded in a most able wanner. After a vote
of thanks to the worthy host and hostess, the chairman,
secretary, &c., the lodge ►was thrown open, and the mem-
bers' wives and sweethearts were admitted, and the
remainder of the evening was spent. in singing, dancing,
&c., after which the company separated, highly delighted
with the enjoyment received.

INQUEST3.—On Tuesday morning last, John Sawley,
the pantry steward of the American mail steamer Cam-
bria, fell into the Cobourg Dock, while endeavouring, as
was supposed, to go on board his vessel. He was got out
immediately after the accident, and conveyed to the
Northern Hospital, but, notwithstanding that the most
prompt restorative agencies were applied, he did not re-
cover. Verdict accordingly.—On Wednesday last John
M'Nulty, a man residing in Williamson-street, died un-
der the following circumstances :—The deceased, who was
a man of dissipated habits, was a teetotaller for 'about
eight months, and broke his pledge during the race week.
On Wednesday he sent for some ale, and after drinking a
portion, went up stairs, and lay on the bed. His wife,
who was also in liquor, followed soon after, and lay down
beside him. In a short time deceased became ill, and
died before medical'aid could be procured. From the
statement of the surgeon who made a post mortem exa-
mination of the body, it appeared that the deceased had
died from serous apoplexy, which might have resulted
from excessive drinking. Verdict accordingly.
THE PACKET-SHIP GREAT WESTERN.—On Tuesday
last, a select party of gentlemen were invited to an enter-
tainment on board the American packet-ship Great
Western, commanded by Captain Shearman. The vessel
is a splendid specimen of naval architecture, and her fit.
tings up and general arrangements are of a very superior
character. She is 230 feet in length, and 43 feet beam ;
hurthen 1444 tons. The great Western, which is one of
the black ball line of packets, will carry nine hundred pass-
engers, and every improvement has been introduced to
adapt her for this branch of trade. Amongst the gentle-
men present were Mr. Baring and Mr. Purton, of the firm
of Baring Brothers, the consignees of the ship; Mr. H. C.
Chapman, Mr. Harold Littledale, Mr. Wilson, &c., &c.
The visitors were politely conducted through the vessel by
Captain Shearman, and all expressed their admiration of
her superiority as a packet-ship, and her adaptation to the
branch of trade for which she is intended. The banquet
was served up in the American style, and there was a
profusion of every thing which could contribute to the
gratification of the company.
A NEW DODGE.—At the Guildhall police-court, Lon-
don, on Wednesday, Sir Peter Laurie said he had re-
ceived a letter from Mr. Goodacre, of Liverpool, exposing
a new "dodge" practised by a firm of engravers, under
the name of " Henry Kennedy and C 0.," of 4, Rolls-
buildings, Fetter-lane, afterwards of New-street square,
Fleet-street. Their modes operandi consisted in selecting
some party in the country bearing an antiquated name,
and then sending him a seal in " precious metal," with a
crest or arms engraven thereon, and immediately after
pressing for payment, as " they were winding up their
affairs prior to a dissolution of partnership," which was
about to take place, because they wanted to get rid of an
" obstinate partner." In this instance the seal in " pre-
cious metal" was not worth more than 3d., although they
had demanded 15s. for it. Dir. Goodacre, however, saw
through the trick, and returned the seal, with a recom-
mendation to them to keep it for another " dissolution of
partnership," as he could not support the dignity of the
ancient Goodacre family by paying 15s. for a trumpery
article scarcely worth 3d.

ILLUSTRIOUS VISITORS IN LIVERPOOL.—The Prince
of Holstein and his son, members of the royal family of
Denmark. arrived here from Bangor late on Thursday
night, and took up their quarters at the Waterloo Hotel.
The following day the mayor waited on the illustrious
strangers, whom he conducted in his carriage to the vari-
ous public buildings and places of interest. They visited
the Cornwallis-street baths, and the southern extremity
of the docks, where their royal highnesses were shown the
steamer Africa. They were next taken to the dock works,
Mr. Hartley, jun., acting as cicerone, the carriage pro-
ceeding slowly along the docks, stopping for a short time
at the Albert Warehouses and the Landing-stage. The
royal visitors were next conducted along the north line of
docks, and round the Bramley-Moore Dock. They were
then taken to St. George's-hall, and afterwards to the
Town-hall, where they joined his worship and a select
company at lunch. The Prince of Holstein is a man of
middle age, of agreeable manners, in person tall and com-
manding. His son is apparently two or three and twenty.
They appeared much gratified with the attention shown
to them, and left town the same evening.
THE CITY OF GLASGOW.—The Liverpool and Phila-
delphia steam-ship City of Glasgow, Captain Robert
Leitch, arrived on Friday last, at noon. She left Phila-
delphia on the 17th at noon, and has made the passage in
14 days 19 hours, mean time. She brought 66 passengers,
and 15,000 dollars specie on freight. A meeting of the
passengers was held on board the City of Glasgow, July
14, on her voyage from Liverpool to Philadelphia, when
it was resolved-1. That this being the first voyage of Mr.
Robert Leitch, as commander of the steam-ship City of
Glasgow, this meeting beg leave to express their high
sense of the masterly manner in which he has conducted
himself in his official capacity, as well as the gentlemanly'
bearing and amicable disposition which he has uniformly
manifested, and the kindness he has shown to all on
board. 2. That the thanks of this meeting be also ten-
dered to Mr. William Wylie, first officer ; Mr. Alexander
Taylor, first engineer; and the other officers of the ship,
for their uniform attention and indefatigable exertions
during the voyage. 3. That this meeting concur in bear.
ing testimony to the powers and comfortable accommoda-
tions of the gallant steam-ship City of Glasgow, and
cordially recommend her to public confidence. Signed
by 98 passengers.

FATAL BOILER EXPLOSION NEAR OLDRAM —A boiler
explosion, by which three men lost their lives, took place
on Tuesday morning, on the premises of Messrs. James
Rhodes and Brothers, cotton spinners, at Hey, near Old-
ham. About nine o'clock the boiler, which is cylindrical
in shape, of 42 horse-power and almost new, burst near
the dusthole at the bottom. The steam rushing out with
tremendous force carried away a small portion of the
flagged floor of a willow machine room, which was over
the firing end of the boiler. Two men, named Jona
Brierley and James Winterbottom, were working at the
willows, and another, named Samuel Lord, was at the lap
machine. The men, hearing the explosion, ran towards
the door of the room to escape, and the steam concealing
the aperture it had made in the floor, they unfortunately
fell through it into the steam and boiling water in the
boiler-house below. They were killed almost instantly.
Upon examination it was found that one of the plates in
the upper part of the flue, immediately over the fire-box,
had been rent by the explosion to the length of 18 inches.
The boiler was not moved from its position, nor was there
iwy other damage done to the machinery or the building
bey;vd the throwing down a wall in the front of the fire-
place, The cause of tim saident has not yPt pep Agcr-
tained,