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ler and by virtue of the said

laid before the inhabitants."
OLMES was called to'the chair
NE, clerk to the con
the meeting,

loners, read the

statement of the
,_„
accounts, which, we suppose, will be advertised. There were
nine vacancies to be supplied, three of which must be out of
the council ; and the followinz was the list intruded to be

whicti h

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teLer, Joseph Cooper, Thomas Kaye, and

WE:TUMULI. said he objected to the whole batch
been read. They would agree with hint that
the most sacred thing that could

the health of t

be imagined; yet he found that the commissioners had neg-
leclel, shamefully neglected, their duty of attending to. it.
In certain parts of the town, along which he was compelled
to go, he tbund accumulations of filth and dirt which were
really disgraceful.

The CIIAIRMAN said, the commissioners were not the
scavenging board; and they had nothing whatever to do with
cleansing the streets.
Mr. WETREILILL.—Then, who has ?
* Mr. DEANS and Mr. COOPER explained, that this duty
belonged to a committee of the council—to the watch com-
mittee, in fact._ _ _ _ _

Mr. JamEs HUGHES said, that in the place of Mr. Joseph
Cooper he should propose that Mr. Thomas Cuff, of Byrom-
street, be elected a commissioner. It was presumptuous in
any set of men to monopolise the management of the parish
affairs. On referring to the list of commissioners for the

last dozen years, the:7e would always be found the names of
Joseph Cooper and William Birkett, and a similar set, who
monopolised the patronage and the distribution of the funds
of the parish, to the exclusion of others, equally worthy, of
their fellow-citizens. He thought it was not right that the
parish board should be kept a complete snuggery.
The CUAIuMAN said, that so far from there being any
monopoly, the difficulty was to get gentlemen to attend.
Mr. WETHERILL said, he would second the motion of his
friend Mr. Hughes. .

Mr. BtGuAnt said the true secret of all this monopoly of
business was that the people who monopolized it had too
little to attend to in their own affairs, and, therefore, they
determined to meddle with parish matters. Now, what could
this be for? It was not frotn a patriotic feeling ; it was not
because they wished to sheer themselves good citizens ; but it
was because they had plenty of patronage and money to dis-
tribute. That only could be their motive; and the parish-
ioners felt it to their cost. The speaker then complained of
the mode in which the streets are watered, alleging that the
most fashionable streets were carefully attended to in this re-
spect, whilst the poorer ones were totally neglected. He
concluded with some coarse remarks on the list submitted to
the meeting. . .

Mr. THOMAS KAYE, in reply, said, that the commissioners
had done all in their power with regard to the watering of
the streets. They had not the means of watering all the
streets. There were a hundred miles of streets in Liver-
pool, and it was impossible they could all be watered. If
any plan could be pointed out whereby that object could be
attained the commissioners would be glad to adopt it ; and
at present they did as much as they had the means of doing.
It was quite a mistake to suppose that there was any
favouritism on the part of the board ; on the contrary it was
their wish to consult as far as possible the wants of the public.
Mr. BIGHAM asked whether there was ever a single 'lay
when Lord-street was not watered?
Mr. KAYE said, yes; fourteen or fifteen days sometimes.
It was impossible for the board to meet the demand which
was now made ; to do so would cost at least £6OOO a-year,
whilst they had only the disposal of £l5OO a-year.
Mr. ICN APPER corroborated the statement of Mr. Kaye.
Mr. BIGHAM.—What right has Lord-street and those
streets to be watered more than any other?
The CHAIRMAN.—Because there is more passing in them.
Mr. 13IGHAAL—I beg your pardon ; there is not.
Mr. WETHERILL asked whether it would not be cheaper
to water the streets by contract ?
The CHAIRMAN thought not, and added that there was
always a difficulty in passing the accounts. People com-
plained., but they did not like to pay for removing the com-
plaint.
Mr. WETHERILL said there were people in the town who
would water the whole town, or; at least, two-thirds of it, for
a less sum than one-third was done for now.
The CHAIRMAN.—It is impossible.
Mr. WETHERILL thought it might be done early in the
morning, for it was a nuisance to have the watering carts in
the streets in the middle of the day.
Mr. KAYE replied that at one time the commissioners
gave instructions for the streets to be watered between four
and five in the morning, and it was done, and then came
complaints that they were dry again by nine o'clock. It was
impossible to please everybody.
The CHAIRMAN then put the list, seriatim, and every
name was carried.
Mr. HUGHES demanded a poll in favour of Mr. Cuff and
against Mr. Cooper.
Mr. WETHERILL seconded the demand ; but on inquiry it
appeared that he had not paid his rates, consequently his
seconding fell to the ground.
Mr. BIGHAM.—II is very unfair! It is like all the rest of
your conduct ! It is grossly unfair, like all the rest of your
conduct, and I am determined to oppose it as long as I live!
I second the motion myself. Mr. Wetherill is a well known
parishioner, and I say it is most unfalr to treat him in this
way ! - .

The CHAIRMAN said it was the law which must be obeyed.
Mr. BIGHAM.-1 don't care. It is unfair, like all the
rest; for Mr. Weatherill is a wall known parishioner.
In reply to a remark on the absurdity of putting the parish
to the expense of a poll on a question of this kind, and re-
commending the motion to be withdrawn,
Mr. HUGHES said he would not withdraw his demand;
but, perhaps, Mr. Cooper would save the expense by with-
drawing himself, as he had been long enough in office, t
guardian. and in other ways.
Mr. COOPER said he was not a poor law
verpool ; and. after the,personal.and.uncallc,
Which he had been assailed, he should not NViti
(Hear, hear.)
The vestry was then adjourned till ten o'clock this morn-
ing (Friday), at the Parish-office, where the poll will be taken.

ardian of Li-
for

inner in

his name

MEETING OF THE DOCK COMMITTEE

The weekly meeting of the Dock Committee was held yes-
terday, when the following members were present :—Messrs.
Horsfall, Holt, Holmes, Smith, Nicol, Aikin, Bulley, Boy-
den, Mulyneux, Barclay, Shand, Moon, Evans, Middleton,
and Martin. In the absence of the Chairman, Mr. Hons.

FALL, the deputy chairman, presided.
The Surveyor's plans and report upon the lengthening of
the Clarence Graving Dock were laid upon. the table ; and
the CHAIRMAN stated that the Surveyor was engaged in
making preparations for going on with the work. After a
short conversation, it was agreed that, after the land had
been cleared, the committee should personally inspect the
site, and then decide to what extent the lengthening should
be made. _ . _

Mr._ ROYDEN called the attention of the Committee to a
large sand bank, which, for some time had been accumulating
right abreast of the Brunswick dock gates. It was now
three feet three inches abode the sill of the dock gates. In
several instances ships had got upon it, but, had been
got off with the assistance of steam ; but, it would be very
difficult so to manage ships of larger burden, of which there
were many in the timber trade. It was of much conse-
quence to those in the timber trade, that this bank should
be removed as low as the dock sill.

From the explanation of the Surveyor, it appeared that the
removal of this bank belonged to the conservator of the river
under the conservancy act. The subject was, therefore, re-
ferred to the Sub-committee for the Department of the
Marine Surveyor, who will communicate with the proper
authority. _ _

--The CHAIRMAN stated that a letter had been received
from the Chairman of the Finance Committee of the Coun-
cil, recommending the Dock Committee to appoint their
proportion of the joint Committee (one-third), to protect
the interests of the corporation and the docks under the con-
servancy act.—lt was decided that the committee should be
nominated next Thursday. _ _ _

Circulars were ordered to be issued inviting tenders to be
sent in for the supply of 3000 gallons of sperm oil fur the use
of the light-houses. _
__

The MARINE-SURVEYOR reported that the new iron bell
beacon had rode out the heavy gales in October satisfacto-
rily; and that upon examination, the hull and machinery
were found as perfect as the day it was put down.
Vacancies for two dock-gatemen at Clarence-dock., one at
Trafalgar-dock, and one at Toxteth-dock, were filled up.
Thomas Plansdill, a superannuated dock-gateman, had
his weekly allowance of 15s. continued for three months.

A reply to Mesr;.—li'ielclen Brothers, who requested ac-
commodation in Waterloo Dock for a new line of packets
between New York and Liverpool, was ordered to be sent
to the effect that there was accommodation there for all the
lines if the consignees would agree upon it among themselves.
The committee next considered the subject of the statistical
account for each dock. It appeared that the original cost of
commencing the account was £217 13s. 6d., and that the
annual charge of it was £352 Bs. 6d., which was paid to
three clerks who kept it after the usual office hours. It was
postponed for further consideration till Thursday.
A letter from Messrs. M'Arthur and Co., and several
other agents, consignees, and owners of coasting vessels, was
read, complaining of the inconvenience to which that trade
was put by vessels being laid up for sale in the docks they
frequented; and requesting that the whole of Canning-dock,
the whole of Salthouse-dock, and the west side of George's
dock, should be appropriated to them.
After a few words from Mr. AIKIN and Mr. EVANS, the
committee decided that the application could not be com-
plied with.
On the motion of Mr. Ntcot, Mr. Shand was appointed
a member of the Sub-Committee of Finance, in the place of
Mr. Mellor; Mr. ltoyden, of the Harbour Masters' Sub-
Committee, in the place of Mr. Shand; and Mr. Bramley
Moore, of the Sub-Committee of Works, in the place of
Mr. Sandbach.
The committee then separated.

SPLENDID PRESENT TO THE PROVOST AND TOWN
COUNCIL OF EDINBURGII.—Last week, a packet, containing
several of the most beautiful specimens of needle-work, in
the shape of night-caps, that were ever seen, were forwarded,
per post, to the above distinguished personages by a number
of young ladies resident in London, as a small tribute of
their admiration of the conduct displayed on her Majesty's
visit to " Modern Athens.!'

MYSTERIOUS CIRcumsTANCE..:—FLYmount, Nov. 14.—
On Friday evening, between six and seven o'clock, John
Burt, a deaf and dumb lad went to the Lambhay Point to
observe the state of the weather, it being the intention of
his master, the skipper of a trawler, to go to sea the next
morning, should the weather be favourable. After remain-
ing there a short time, he returned in a very agitated state,
and by his gestures and entreaties induced a boatman to go
back with him to the point, explaining by the way, in a man-
ner intelligible to those who knew him, that some person
had jumped overboard. The boatman, however, could per-
ceive
no indication of such an event, and this caused still
more distress to the poor boy. He afterwards informed his
father, an honest fisherman, that while standing on the point
he observed a strange young man, about twenty years of age,
in a retired part, apparently watching until the place should
be deserted. The stranger then took his watch from his
waistcoat pocket, observed the time, replaced it, and, first
gazing intently on the moon, thrust his hands firmly in his
side pockets, ran down the slope, jumped on a low wall, and
fell face downwards on the steep rocks, upon the edge of
which the wall is built. The boy Burt immediately leaped
upon the wall, and clambering down the rocks went half into
the water, and was just in time to seize the other by the col-
lar of the coat. The suicide, whose forehead and cheeks were
bleeding profusely, gnashed his teeth at his intended pre-
server, and with a menacing aspect compelled him to desist
from his humane endeavours, lest his own life should be for-
feited in the contest. The stranger sank near the rocks, and
rose again out of
_reach, sank once more, and then disappeared.
Ile was dressed in a peaked cap, with a leather strap beneath
the chin, a pilot coat, and black trousers, and wore a silver
guard to his watch. Boatmen have been since employed
creeping for the body, but hitherto without success, and from
the inequality of the ground, it is not likely to be recovered
until the tides fall off.

ON A RECENT PRESENTATION TO A NEIGH-
BOURING CLERGYMAN.

(0 may

e hope—t

bones,

I Butler!) being a
ere approv'd?)

To ring the bell, and order in the tea-!
(Don't make it strong, for I am rather nervous,)
Pray have you seen friend H's handsome service i

objection,

TM? some indeed make very
When clergy take such pledge
Oft have I heard RSCPtie cynics stake

I'h' absurd u

of plat,

Presented to i re

or their part, they r

As damsels' " not marry" (if t

Means only this—not marry.

I endure it

I don't make the assertion unawares--
A tea service lies a reference to theirs.
What are their duties? let us sum them up
The law of God, is it—no "bitter cup
" Death in the pot—the Pro

phet's sons did sh

The Prophet's salt—the poison soon drew out !
Thus, the pure milk, the faithful pastor pours,
Destroys the bitter, and a calm restores

The Gospel sweets—of Gospel hope—supplies,
He lives,- who drinks ; the bitter only dies !

Another emblem may ba thus apr
" Tried in the furnace as the Silvi

What juster emblem of the Pastor's li
Incessant trials, and perpetual strife,

For ever tempting in this vale of tear

(We cling, like Daniel'
Which this, the "neet

to the clay,)

takes aw

Burns not the metal—only the refu

To make us suit

.ed to our 111

iter's use !

These—not unlike the ancient triple crown—
Reflect a threefold lustre and renon•n.
Here Christian kindness in the donors shine,

Here Christian efforts (the recipients
Here all unite in one harmonious voice,
To praise th'lncutnbent for so good a choice !

twine ;

POSTSCRIPT

ruov'd,

Where I spoke of the " salt," I was all in ti
That I ought have said " meal" I discovered
But hope, sirs, however, you'll not be unkind
And take a " slip o' the tongue" for a fault o
But both those lines and these I concocted at
And besides (as a poet) I'm just a beginner;
(You'll say, like the boy's copy, his master being mad,
Who said he could spell, but the ink was so bad !
When this comes from the press, I'll remember the hint,
And plead (as of course) a mistake in the print!)
But now, alter all, what more natural fault,
While eating my dinner, to think of the salt ?

e mind !

dinner,

But why write ihem at dinner? I fancy you state
What more suitable time to be thinking of plate?
But here's, by the way, H.'s answer for me :

Or (may be not add?) while the tea he is drinkir
" Of the dear lady donors I'll ever be thinking

Pray excuse all my errors--(I fear there's a host)
Which, s'notild I correct, I'd be late for the post.
As I am a stranger, no name I'll append ;
But sincerity adds, that the stranger's a friend.

When the deeds of the ladies again I rehearse,
I'll be sure to refer (first) to chapter and verse;
Lest the waters of Lethe (from want of reflection)
(Like " Maras") should call for the rod of correction