The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1842-01-21 00:00:00

prefer seeing reformed—and we have frequently beet
obliged to the watchful zeal of Mr. Chapman for di
recting public attention to existing or incipient abuses
and pointing the way to a better system. On thil
ground we should be really sorry to lose the benefit o.
that gentleman's valuable services to the dock estate
and to the interests of the port, and trust that no diffi-
culty will intervene to prevent his re-election to a seal
in the committee.

The election is fixed to take place on Monday, the
31st instant. Title qualification of members of the
committee and of voters, and the declarations required
to be signed previous to voting, will be found set forth
in the notice issued by the Mayor, contained in our
advertising columns.

LOCAL NEWS

We find we committed a slight mistake in our last with
reference to the Rev. D. D. Stewart, son of the Rev. J. H.
Stewart, incumbent of St. Bride's. The former gentleman
is curate to the Rev. Thomas France, Davenham Cheshire,
who is expected to preach at St. Bride's next Sunday' morn-
ing and evening. The Rev. E. R. Jones, son of the Rev. J.
Jones, of St. Andrews, is the Rev. W. Freemantle's curate.
LIVERPOOL NEW BATTERY.—We understand that the old
fort at the north shore, near the Clarence docks, is to be im-
mediately dismantled, and the ground taken into use by the
corporation of the town. A new site has been selected by
the officers of her majesty's board of ordnance, for the erec-
tion of a new battery and barracks further down the seashore,
which, it is expected, will he proceeded with immediately,
under the able direction of Captain J. H. Rutherford, the
commanding royal engineer of this station and the Manches-
ter district.

THE CORPORATION SCHOOLS.—The following is the p,.
in use at the Corporation Schools :—" 0 most merciful Got
and Father, we humbly beseech thee to receive these
prayers and thanksgivings, which we offer unto thee tl-•
Jesus Christ our Lord. Be pleased to dir-
thy Holy Spirit, and by thy gracious
that in all our works begin
we may glorify thy holy nani -
us, and upon these schools; and grant that we, and all who
may receive the benefit of education here, may be brought up
in thy ways, never failing to ascribe, as is most justly due,
all praise, all honour, and all glory to thy most holy name,
through Jesus Christ our Lord. Our Father," &c.
FRAUD IN THE NAME OF A MERCANTILE FIRM.—John
Hickey was placed before Mr. Rushton on Wednesday,
charged with having obtained, at various times, certain bolts
of canvas from Messrs. Horner and Bell, canvas dealers, 34,
South Castle-street, under the pretence that they were for
Messrs. Moore and Christian, merchants, of Strand-street.
Thos. Disley, a warehouseman in the employ of Messrs
Horner and Bell, stated, that on the of Auust l, thf
prisoner called at the warehouse of hisl6th employers, and pro
duced an order for a bolt of canvas, which order purporte
to be signed by Messrs. Moore and Christian, by whom tl
prisoner said he had been sent. Mr. Horner, ju
a bolt of canvas to be given to him, and one was accordingly
delivered, which measured 72 yards. On the 18th of Octo-
ber he called again with a similar order, and received another
bolt of canvas. On the 19th of October he again obtained
possession of a bolt of canvas by the production of a similar
order. Ten days ago he (witness) heard that the prisoner
had not been sent by Messrs. Moore and Co. The orders
were produced and identified. Mr. Thos. D. Moore proved
that he had not given the prisoner authority to obtain any
canvas for his firm, nor had any person belonging thereunto.
The prisoner was committed for trial.
TRADE WITH PORTUGAL.—We are happy to lay before
our readers the following letter. The merchants interested
in the trade here are indebted, we believe, to Messrs. Martin
and Son, and Messrs. Hightield and Withers, for accom-
plishing this very important affair:—
Copy.)
Office of Commi(
ttee, Privy Council for Trade,
Witeall,, 142.
Gentlemen,—With r h
eferhencel7th to the January
memoriaBl dated 7th
instant, signed by yourselves and other merchants of Liver-
pool engaged in the trade with Portugal, relative to the Bri-
tish orders in council of the 10th May, 1837, which impose
differential duties on Portuguese goods and ships, 1 am di-
rected, by the Lords of the Committee of Privy Council for
Trade, to acquaint you, for your information and that of the
parties who signed the said memorial, that an order passed
the council on Saturday, and will appear in to-morrow's
Gazette, revoking these orders.—l am, Gentlemen,
(Signed Your obedient servant,
) JOHN GEORGE SHAW LEFEVRE.
T. Messrs. Highfield and Withers.
We stated recently that a memorial was in eourse of sig-
nature to the Lords of the Treasury, for the purpose of gain-
ing for Liverpool the privilege of supplying her Me;esty's
ships with stores in bond. This memorial has been forwarded
to London, and a copy sent to our noble representative, Lord
Sandon, who immediately returned the following reply :
" London, Januar yl5 142. " Dear Sir,—The prayer of the memorial to the lords of
the Treasury a cony of which you have placed in my hands,
is so reasonable that it seems hardly to require support. I
have, however, forwarded it to the Board of Trade, praying
their co-operation and assistance in the case. I am, dear sir,
Your faithful servant,
B. Haram, Esq."
GDEATH OF JOSEPH GIBBONS, ESQ.--It is with extreme
that we this week announce the demise of Joseph
Gibbons Esq., who for many years occupied a very impor-
tant position in this community, having filled the offices of
churchwarden, honorary overseer of the poor, commissioner
Mr. Gibbons
of the board of highways and sewerae, &c. sting that
discharged the onerougs duties thutas imposed
upon him with fidelity, zeal, and advantage to the public,
Which be conferred upon the parish. He was an intlefatiga-
-I,°le Purveyor for the House of Industry, in which capacity
pa exercised his judgment and eZperience as a corn-merchant
in providing the best articles for the subsistence of the poor,
thereby promoting the comfort of the inmates of the institn -
Most
tion, and effecting a pecuniary saving to the parish to an al-
unlimited extent.
u Throughout the w
uthole of his
ble life he sustained an
unblemished repation, and invalua his
death the poor have lost a zealous friend, and society a useful
and an honest many whose place will not readily be supplied.
Mr. Gibbons expired on Saturday last, at his residence,
Lark-lane, Toxteth-park, in the 57th year of his age.
D ur
Corads '
Ir. . lON, WITII Loss OF LIFE, ON THE RIVER.—
ing the greater part of Tuesday the town and river were
enveloped in a thick fog, which, as the afternoon advanced,
increased in density. The barometer stood unusuall high
throughout the entire day, the wind being about half ay point
westward of south. As the shades of evening advanced the
mist became almost impenetrable, especially on the water,
where it was impossible to see to any great distance. The
ferry steamers were provided with lights and bells, in order
to guard •
slips. dS much as possible against accidents, and on the,
.on the opposite side bells were kept ringing or horns
mowing during the time the boats were passing. Similar
Precautions were adopted on the landing slip at this side the
river. We regret to state that an accident occurred which
as the means of depriving at least one individual of life.
7:4About five o'clock the Egerton steamer, which was on her
ofrom Runcorn, with a crowd of passengers, ran foul of a
head
.ner, which was lying at anchor opposite George's Pier-
The concussion was so great, that the steamer had
sone of
her addle-boxes and mast swept away, and, before
filled with a, lost all her bulwarks. The passengers were
ot le parlarm, and many of them jumped on board the schooner, and were left there. In the confusion one woman
made
eseen struggling in the water, and as no effort could be
thisd. to save her, she, no doubt, perished. It is hoped that
is the only life that has fallen a sacrifice to the disaster.
....hesteamer landed such passengers as remained on hoard at
pled George's Pier, when, finding that she was not so much criP-
e as had been anticipated, she returned, and brought off
in others from the schooner. It is stated that she had pre-
viously, in her passage down 'the river, run foul of one of the
Glasgow steamers, and of a brig.
Fort THE POOR.--Several of our correspondents
have recently thrown out suggestions as to the mode of pre-
paring soup for the poor, and we tlTrefore deem it right to
givegi the following reply of the committee to such proposals.
tviildaualsPaYti n 8
a proper respect to the motives of such indi-
,the committee proceed :—These persons forget
. t the committee are guided in what they do by an expe-
rience of many years, in the course of which many experi-
ments have been tried, many sugestions listened to, and the
wants and wishes of the poor studied with the most
perse-
vering anxiety. The result is, that the present mode of
making the soup has been found superior to all others. The
pottage now distributed in such large quantities amongst the
Poor is made of barley, rice, and sago, all highly-nutritious
farinaceous substances, boiled together with flavouring and,
sweetening ingredients,
till it forms a thick and most nourish-
ing mess.
Amongst the most frequent suggestions has been
one that the committee should make the soup of beeves' and
sheep's heads, shins of beef, &c. This would be absolutely
incompatible with the present great demand for the soup. It
has, however, been tried, and excellent as is the charity, the
goodness of its object was no shield against detraction. Re-
ports were circulated amongst the poor that the committee
were boiling down the offal of the shambles for their use ;
and we have moreover learned, that wherever preparations
of animal food have been distributed, similar unfounded and
injurious rumours have obtained circulation. The soup at
present prepared is greatly liked by the poor, and they, after
all, are the best judges. It is palatable, wholesome, very
nutritious, and it can be prepared so as to meet the demand,
which the reader will perceive by the subjoined statement, is
exceedingly great:—
Flint-street.
Gill-street . .......
Pickop-street .

'ect our actions

, continued, and ended in
May thy blessinz rest

ordered

SANDON

31,197 quarts

26,126
47,904

Total 105,227 quarts,
snaking an average of 4,384 quarts per diem since the opening.
SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF AND DUMB.--The annual meet-
ing of the subscribers to this institution was held on Tuesday,
in the school-room of the charity, Oxford-street East.
Richard Rathbone, Esq., in the chair. The report for the
Year noticed the great efficiency of the school, and the
Punctual attendance of the pupils, and strongly urged the
necessity of continued exertions on behalf of the institution.
The treasurer's report set forth the accounts for the new
buildings, and for the furnishing thereof, from which it ap-
peared, that the expenditure exceeded the amount received
by £329 7s. 3d. The whole outlay on the''-buildings and
furniture was £6694 Bs. 2d. ; the receipts were £636505. 11d.
The difference the committee were compelled to draw from
the fnnds of the school, the balance of which account was
thereby reduced to £6O is. 3d., which small sum is all they
have to commence of the year 1842 with. This part of the
report proceeded to state, that from various causes the
„,rneans of the committee were inadequate to their wants.
'the merits of the institution are so widely known, that the
committee believe no other appeal than the above statement
necessary. The smallest subscriptions, said the report, an.
very acceptable. For instance, two donations of five shillings
each have been contributed by some " poor Sunday schools,"
through the Misses Johnson, and eight shillings and four-
Pence by a very little girl, whose name is not allowed to ap-
Pear, as her " birth-day tribute," being the first fruits of
the suggestion thrown out at the last public examination of
the children. The chairman observed that Mr. Rhind's
suggestion was, that these donations should be given by
families as expressive of gratitude that their relations were
not afflicted with deafness. The chairman proceeded to read
a list of the subscribers to the clothing fund, library, and
vouseum ;'of the exhibitions and public institutions to which
the pupils-have been admitted, and of the benevolent indi-
Ziduala who have entertained them. Eighteen pupils have
een admitted into the schools since the last report, and six
'have left and gone to business, or to their homes. The
'school now contains sixty pupils; namely—thirty-three
boarders, twenty-two day-scholars, and five private pupils.
these, fifty-four, the children of pour parents, ale educated
gratuitously ; and for all the children a substantial dinner
rcalso gratis) is provided by the institution. Pupils are sent
Ifrotstn all parts of the United Kingdom. The chairman said,
atistical account of the number of deaf and dumb persons
In each of the countries of Europe, with the number of in-
atitutions in each, the number of pupils under instruction,
rid the number remaining uneducated had been prepared.
.4 the United Kingdom, it appears, the number of deaf and
uumb is 14,328 ; the number of institutions, 12 ; the number
under instruction 745 ; and the number remaining uneducated
125'581 The number remaining uninstructed in Europe is
,225. The remaining part of the business was of a formal
character. All the resolutions were carried unanimously.