The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1842-08-05 00:00:00

FINANCE COMMITTEE

The proceedings of the Finance Committee comprised the
payment of a number of accounts.
Mr. PARKEII asked whether be had heard correctly one of
the items, which was the payment of some interest to Messrs.
Raynes, Lupton and Co. ?

The CHAIRMAN was sorry to say that there had been a
bill owing to those gentlemen since 1840, and they now
made a claim for interest upon the amount.
Mr. PARKER inquired whether the amount was owing for
stone ?

The CHAIRMAN replied in the affirmative, adding, that
the charge then was the same as it was now. Messrs.
Raynes, Lupton and Co. only claimed interest after having
waited twelve months for their money ; but he was happy to
say that there would be no such claim made in future.
Mr. J. S. JACKSON observed that there was nothing so
derogatory to the character of the Commissioners as to have
to pay interest on a debt.
Mr. PARKER asked how it was then, that their affairs had
been stated to appear so satisfactory ?
The CHAIRMAN said it was from a thorough examination
of them. On a careful insestigation of all their sources of
income, be was satisfied that there was not only ample funds
to pay all they owed, but also to relieve the ratepayers.
Mr. PARKER hoped that all these flattering prospects
would be realized.
Mr. WATSON said, he should like to see a list of the debts
owing from the owners of streets, because there were reports
abroad that some parties had been favoured.

The Ciriagmnir denied that report most emphatically.
The list called for should be furnished to the board at their
next meeting ; but he must again most distinctly state, that
no favour or partiality had been shewn to any individual in
the making of roads, or as to the payment for them.
The fact was, that the Finance Committee were totally
unacquainted with the names of those who were sum-
moned, for they had gone upon the principle of taking 23
of the highest and 25 of the lowest on the list, without re-
ference to the persons, and should do so till they met ir. the
middle. That was the mode they had taken to enforce pay-
ment, and nothing, he thought, could be more impartial.
The Chairman concluded by recommending the appointment
of an Appeal Committee, with power to remit the rates in
certain cases.

The LAW-CLERK stated that none but the whole board
had power to make a remission.
After some discussion, the Finance Committee was em-
powered to hear the reasons assigned by parties who might
allege that they were unable to pay, and to report their
opinion thereon to the general board.
The proceedings of the Finance Committee were subse-
quently confirmed.

EXTENSION OF THE LIVERPOOL LOCAL COURTS TO

BIRKENHEAD

The CFIAIRMAN said be wished to bring under the notice
of the Law-Clerk two circumstances which he considered to
be of considerable importance to the welfare of the town-
ship. Mr. Radcliffe, the Town-Clerk of Liverpool, had in-
formed him (the Chairman) that upon the memorial of the
magistrates of the district they could have, under a general
act, all the privileges of the Liverpool Court of Requests
and of the Court of Passage.

The LAW-CLERK said it might be so, but he was not aware
of it.

The CHAIRMAN would suggest to the Law-Clerk the pro-
priety of putting himself into communication with the Town-
Clerk of Liverpool, and to report to the commissioners at
a future meeting how far in his opinion it would be judici-
ous, in case there was the power, for them to act upon it.
And whilst upon this subject, lie would suggest the necessity
of some portion of the board reporting upon the duties of the
Town-clerk and Deputy Town-clerk. Indeed he thought it
was quite time that those duties should be defined, in order that
the Commissioners might know what they were to have for
their money. There was a great deal of casual business
going on for the township, and as he (the Chairman) had
always a dread of a lawyer's bill, he thought it quite neces_
sary for the Commissioners to know what they were to be
charged with, and what the duties of those offices were.
There was a vast deal of legal business coming on, and in-
creasing as their affairs were, it_ was incumbent on the
commissioners to know on what footing they stood in this
respect.
Mr. PARKER coincided with. the Chairman. If £30,000
had to be raised in sums of 4500, there would be a vast
amount of lawyer's charges.
The CHAIRMAN added, I really think it is quite time we
should know what our Town Clerk is to do.
Mr. PARKER suggested that the Finance Committee he
instructed to enquire into this matter, and to report thereon.

The CHAIRMAN repeated that the Town Clerk had told
him that they bad that power. There would be no charge
beyond the usual amount of fees ; and as the fees more than
covered the expenses, there was no risk on that head.
Mr. WATSON begged to say that no improvement would
give more satisfaction to the tradesmen of Birkenhead than
that.

Mr. APPLETON.—I hope we shall never, as a body, be so
independent as to be above a union with Liverpool.
The AIRMAN.-ob, we shall work very well together,
I have no doubt.

The conversation on this subject then dropped.
SURVEY OF THE TOWNSHIP REGULATIONS FOR THE

ROADS.
Mr. COLE, pursuant to notice, moved that a committee
be appointed to consider the existing regulations as to the
roads, and to consider what future regulations it might be
expedient to establish ; to survey the township generally, and
to report fully upon what streets should be ordered to be laid
out, and what streets are in a condition to be recommended
for adoption ; and that the committee consist of the following
gentlemen :—Messrs. Green, M‘Nicol, Cole, Stansfield,
Laird, Pym, Horner, Pritchard, Walker, Appleton, and
Laycock.

Mr. J. S. JACKSON seconded the motion, and it wasnna-
nimously carried. .

BOUNDARIES OF THE TOWNSHIP.
The CHAIRMAN said he would take the liberty of men-
tioning briefly that the commissioners should look at the
boundaries of the township.

THE FERRY COMMITTEE-BIRKENHEAD PARK AND

CORPORATION.
The CHAIRMAN said, he had promised to lay before the
commissioners at the present meeting, a statement of the
receipts and expenditures of the Woodside Ferry during the
last year. The books had been closed on the 31st of July ;
and now, on the 2nd of August, he presented to the com-
missioners a full and accurate statement of the position of
the concern; and, with their permission, he would read the
report of the Ferry Committee himself.
The Chairman now read the following report :
" Your committee have now to report that the entire pro-
perty of the Woodside Ferry has been purchased, and the
whole estate in the township of Birkenhead.
" They have, therefore, closed the booki of the late com-
pany, and given instructions for a new set to be opened on
account of the township, and in full accordance with the act
of parliament, commencing the same on' the Ist of this
month, the old ones having been previously balanced.
The property in the Ferry having been purchased, sub-
ject to the profit or loss, from the sth August last, your
committee have deemed it their duty to lay before you a
statement of the accounts from that date to 31st July, and it
is with great pleasure they lay before you the following :
The total receipts of the Ferry from sth
August, 1841, to 31st July, 1842, have
been.
The total expenditure 7,5'28 7 11

__________•-
Being a surplus of..
From which deduct, rent payable on old lease 1,250

This balance would have been available to
the old company for a dividend, being near
15 per cent. on the capital 3,623 17 8

" The expenditure has this year been considerably in-
creased by having to pay the claim made for damage done to
property, amounting to £564 10s. Od., and sundry other
charges amounting to near £2OO, which cannot occur again.
"'They annex a statement of how the profit has been ex-
pended, by which it appears that the township of Birkenhead
has had £3,534 18s. Id., which will have to be raised by
loan, along with the amount due the railway, £28,435 ss. 7d.,
amounting in all to £31,970 3s. Bd., cash Ist August, 1842.
" With the exception of the Helensburgh, all te packets
are in perfect order. The Helensburgh will require an ex-
penditure of £250, to enable her to run for a long time, and
it is the opinion of your committee that no new packet is at
present requisite. _ _ _

" The interest of the above amount, say £1,600, together
with £1,760 to Mr. Price on his contract for sale—in all
£3,360 will be a charge on the Ferry, and your committee
have no doubt of paying the same of leaving a large surplus,
beyond that which will be required for the liquidation of the
improvement rate.

" It is most satisfactory to them to find that their expec-
tations, as given in evidence before a committee of the House
of Commons, have been realized, and that the Ferry, in lieu
of being a burthen on the rate-payers, will a be source of re-
lief, and there is every reason to calculate upon a very con-
siderable increase in the extra receipts over the increased
expenditure, the amount of cash received at the gate in
July, 1842, exceeding that of July, 1841, by £133 16s. 9d.
The total receipts in 1840 were £8,261, in 1841, £lO,lOO,
in 1842, £12,472 ss. 7d., and the same proportionate increase

may be expected for 1843, without any extra expenditure.
" It is suggested that the sum 0f.E3,534 18s. Id. be repaid
to the Po.--.F._that t iaiong tine to
railway company and to Mr. Price) be raised by bond, and
that it form a reserved fund, such fund being kept up, all
profits to be handed over for the use of the township.
" The amount due by the Ferry is £2,010, to meet which
there is cash in the bank £1832, and with debts owing more
than sufficient to pay the balance.
" Should the same profit only be shown next year, there
will be a surplus to band over of upwards of £1,500, and,' if
the extras paid this year be added, upwards of £2,000.
In the management of this concern the committee con-
ceive it their duty—first, to protect the township from loss—
secondly, to give the public and rate-payers ample accommo-
dation and convenience—thirdly, to reduce the rates of the
township, and, if the profits remove the latter, then to give
to the public increased facilities and advantages, and they
feel assured that the general board will bear them out in so
doing.
" A statement of the receipts and expenditure will be laid
before the general board each month, and due attention will
be paid to the economising the expense, with a regard to the
safety and comfort of the public.'

This was the report ; and it was derived from facts which
could not be gainsayed. It shewed that if the old company
had continued to exist, they would have had to divide among
members no less than £3623 17s. Bd. All the commissioners
were aware of the unfortunate litigation respecting the gig—
an occurrence which could not take place again under their
present act ; the ferry had had to pay £564 18s. 6d. upon
that account, which had come out of the proceeds for the
year. There was also an expenditure of £2OO in little mat-
ters, which could not occur again, such as fragments of old
debts which had been brought forward, after having stood
over from year to year. The Ferry Committee had also wiped
off all doubtful debts, and things which had been remaining
back for years ; and, he felt satisfied that taking the improve-
ment rate of 9d. in the pound to produce £l2OO, they would
next year have not only sufficient to discharge it, but a hand-
some surplus to be devoted to any other purpoie the commis-
sioners might think proper. The law clerk would inform them
that they could only extend this advantage to the improvement
rate; they could not carry it to the lighting and watching
rate. That rate could not be extinguished by the profits of
the ferry, therefore it was necessary they should be thinking
of some other means by which to absorb the surplus.
Mr. HORNER thought the commissioners had better get
the surplus first, before they considered how to appropri-
ate it.

Mr. PARKER was decidedly of the same opinion

The CHAIRMAN continued. if the commissioners agreed
to his suggestion as to reserving the money, it would
form a reserved fund sufficiently large to meet any con-
tingency that might happen to the ferry. If the re-
ceipts more than extinguished the improvement rate,
they would give them the means of extending their
roads without bearing upon the ratepayers, and so benefiting
the township. He had been considered over sanguine as to
the success of the ferry, and there were people who thought
he was mad upon it ; but he had given a proof of the sincerity
of his opinions, by coming forward to purchase the ferry
upon his own risk. He must, however, confess that he
was not prepared to expect so good a result ; and at the
same time, he was led to think that the same increase
would continue each year. If the increase had been £2OO
from 1839 to 1840, he might have stopped there, but it was
from 1840 to 1842 ; and there was no reason to think
judging from the past months why the receipts should not
increase £l5OO more, whilst the expenditure would be
diminished than otherwise. (Hear, hear.) He had been
looking round for the means of employing profitably
and beneficially the surplus arising from the ferry. It
had long struck hint that it would be extremely de-
sirable, if the township of Birkenhead could plant upon its
borders a place where people could enjoy that recreation
which was beneficial to health, and which, at the same time,
should prove beneficial to the interests of the township. He
alluded to the necessity of having a park, where the lower
orders as well as the rich could congregate, and now or never
was to possess themselves of such a property. By investing
the sum of £20,000, in 90 or 100 acres of land, they might
have a spot for the enjoyment of the people, multitudes of
whom would come over from Liverpool; and he felt certain
that the increased traffic derived from the attractions of the
park would repay the interest of the money they might
borrow in order to make the purchase. He asked whe-
ther it was not most desirable for the Commissioners to be-
come the owners of more property thon they had now, and
not legislate only for the present moment? If they let this
year go by, they might not have another opportunity of pur-
. chasing from the fountain head such land as they
might require, for there was little left fit for the purpose,
and he would suggest the necessity of considering whether
they could not accomplish this object without inflicting a
burden upon the township. He knew the project would be
laughed at by some, and wondered at by others ; but all he
wanted the commissioners at present to do was, to give the
matter calm consideration, and then he thought they would
find the park would yield an ample return. Their lanes
were becoming streets, and their bye-roads were becoming
macadamized thoroughfares; the attractions of the park
would draw crowds from Liverpool ; and if they could
get this park one mile from the ferry, they might calculate
upon strangers and others visiting them in great numbers, so
that the increased traffic would more than compensate for the
outlay. Now if all this could be done in a way without im-
posing any burden, he thought it ought to be effected. It be.
came a question, then, for the commissioners whether they
wouldinvest the surplus money of the ferry in this way, or
lower the rates of the ferry. Ile conceived that the town-
, ship ought to have a park, and he had brought a plan of his
own of one. _

Mr. LAIRD asked whether a park could be legally esta-
blished. _

The CHAIRMAN, in reply, said it might be done by the
same means that established the ferry.
• Mr. STANSFIELD wished to know whether the inhabi-
tants, out of the proceeds of the ferry, would be entitled to
reduction of rates in addition to this project ? In other
words, were they called upon to postpone all reduction in
the rates by means of the property of the ferry for the sake
of obtaining the park.
The CHAIRMAN said certainly not, for be should then
y out of
consider the commissioners would be taking
ethe park.
the pockets of the rate payers in order to suPpnit"
`His view was to extinguish the improvement. ratee
altogether,
the public
'which they could do, and then, instead of Flying . •
lie benefit of the lower rate of the ferry they w.o.uta give to
the public this park—a benefit which they could not get in
`Liverpool.
Mr. STANSFIELD said, that was an
and, with that information, be consideredimportant distinction;
a park very de-
sirable.

The CHAIRMAN added, that the boars of the ferry were in
perfect orderrand that the reserved fund of £3.00 would he
ample to keep them up ; but after having obtained that fund,
and providing against every casualty, he was confident they
would have £lOOO to spare from the ferry next year. The
statements he had produced, showed the exact position of
the concern. All the salaries bad been paid up to the day
of making up the accounts ; the coal accounts bad been given
in, and he was not aware of a single debt beyond those stated
in the report.
Mr. J. S. JACKSON said, suppose the surplus from the
ferry amounted to a sum which would liquidate all the im-
provement rates, what was to become of the profits hereafter ?
They might say they would have additional boats, and lower
the rates to one farthing, or even less than that; for such
things had happened, and might happen again. Was the
public to have that benefit or the township? He thought
the present boats ought to be kept up, and any surplus go
towards this park.
Mr. LAYCOCK supposed that, as the township could only
take the surplus funds of the ferry in reduction of the im-
provement rates, it would always remain subject to the light-
ing and watching ?
The CHAIRMAN said, yes. It was with the greatest diffi-
culty that the legislature were got to pass a clause in the late
act appropriating the ferry profits to the reduction of any
rate whatever. Lord Shaftesbury considered it very desira-
ble that no funds should go in reduction of the rates, and
that if any reduction whatever took place, the public, and
not the township, should have the benefit of it. Therefore,
Birkenhead had the great advantage of having the benefit of
any reduction, instead of its going to the public. In making
the calculations,
.he did not mean to lay to the lighting and
watching rate one shilling of the expenses of the township—
in other words, the improvement rate bore its own expenses.
The LAW-CLERK said that, in point of fact, the park
would be purchased upon the species of credit which the
township had acquired, and the interest of the purchase_
money would be paid by the additional traffic caused by there
being such facilities and attractions for people to visit Bir-
kenhead. Therefore, not one farthing of the surplus which
was spoken of would be appropriated till the park was fairly
in operation.

Mr. BENTIIAM said he at first considered the scheme of
the Chairman, coming as it had upon him by surprise, some-
what Utopian, but he now was impressed with a favourable
opinion of it. He recommended, however, a little more time
for consideration.
The CHAIRMAN, in reply to a question from Mr. Laycock,
stated that upwards of 2000 persons had availed themselves
of the accommodation of the late boats within the last month ;
and that the extra receipts had been more than the additional
expenditure.

Mr. WATSON thought the township owed a debt of grati-
tude to the Chairman for introducing so excellent a project.
It was calculated to confer a benefit upon the township
which no one could estimate.
Mr. LAYCOCK recommended that this matter should be
confided to the Chairman alone for the present. The com-
missioners immediately acquiesced.
The CHAIRMAN having thanked the commissioners for
this mark of their confidence said, he would, at his own ex-
pense, prepare a map of the park ; and further he would
point out little portions of it which the township might lease
for villas, for whiCh a good price was certain to be obtained,
owing to their contiguity to the park.
Mr. LAYCOCK.—you might as well lay the foundation
for a corporation at once.
The CHAIRMAN.--1 intend it : that is just my end.
The LAW-CLERK.--We have laid the foundations al-
ready.

Mr. HORNER recommended the Chairman to procure for
the use of the Commissioners an estimate of the expense of
laying out the projected park.
The conversation on this suject then terminated.
POLICEMEN IN THE FERRY BOATS.
Mr. LAYCOCK said, that in a former report of the Ferry
Committee, there was a recommendation that two policemen
should be employed to parade the boats. He wished to
know whether the Committee intended to carry that recom-
mendation out ?

The CHAIRMAN replied that that recommendation had
been for the present withdrawn, and the committee did not
contemplate it.

After some conversation of a general nature, the meeting
adjourned at a quarter to nine o'clock, the proceedings having
occupied one hour and three quarters.

MEETING OF THE DOCK COMMITTEE

The following members of the Dock Committee wets pre-
sent at their weekly meeting yesterday, Messrs. Holt, uip-
ley, Middleton, Smith, Molyneux, Chilton, Nicol, Aikin,
Mellor, Bulley, Tobin, Shand, Bold, Martin, and Sandbach.
In the absence of the chairman and the deputy chairman,
Mr. HOLT was requested to preside.
Tenders were opened and accepted for supplying the dock-
yard with coals, slack and coke, from the present time to the
end of December next.

The SECRETARY read a memorial, signed by Mr. Thos.
Wilson, on behalf of the Shipbulders' Association, praying
that the Queen's Graving-dock No. 2 might be improved so
as to render it safe for vessels and for human life. The
memorial pointed out in what respects the graving-dock was

insecure

The CHAIRMAN asked Mr. Hartley what he had to say
to tl a memorial? -

The SURVEYOR replied that he had nothing to say. He
waited only for the directions of the committee.
Mr. AriciN said the fact was the Sub-committee of Works
had ordered the work to be done, but, in consequence of the
Canning Graving-docks being suspended by the works now
in progress, it was thought advisable not to proceed with it
at present. The Canning Graving-docks would be com-
pleted in about two months ; and, as SOOR as they were, the
alterations suggested in the memorial would be commenced.
The memorial was ultimately referred to the Sub-
committee of Works.

The Sub-committee for the Department of the Marine
Surveyor reported the completion of the new iron bell
beacon, and placed on its station. The amount due to the
maker was ordered to be paid.

Thos. Goodman, whose eyesight had been injured during
his service on board the northwest light-ship, was, on his
memorial, presented with a donation of. £10; and William
Taylor, who had been injured by a buoy falling upon him
whilst he was in the execution of his duty on board the
Formby light-ship, had, on his memorial, the sum of 108.
vv,,t, -....CLltxrutul

Tuesday next was appointed for the committee to make
their periodical inspection of the various light-ships and
light-houses.

Orders were given to beautify the roof of the committee-
room, at an expense not to exceed £2O; and the several
offices were also ordered to be coloured and put into proper
order.

The committee then proceeded to financial business, and
shortly afterwards separated.

•
DEATH BY DROWNING—INQUEST ON THEIBODY.—A
distressing accident occurred on Tuesday morning last, to a
fine young man, whilst bathing opposite the Half-way
House, upon the Liscard shore. The deceased, who was
named Colin Campbell, the head of the Medical Department
in India, was bathing in company with a younger brother.
On leaving the bathing-machine he swam out into about nine
feet water, where. as it appeared to his brother he floated
about " enjoying himself" in the usual manner with bathers.
Whilst doing this be called out to his brother; but the im-
pression of the latter was that he only wished him to look at
him, and that he was not calling for or was in need of assist-
ance. In a little while the surviving brother thought that
deceased was struggling, and gave an alarm, which was not
heard. He was observed, however, by Mr. John Lutes, the
keeper of the bathing-machine, who noticing his motions,
suspected that he was in a drowning state. Mr. Lutes, who
was at a distance from him of about 200 yards, immediately
jumped upon the horse employed at the bathing-machine,
and rushed into the water in the direction where the deceased
was last seen, the horse swimming about the spot, whilst its
rider was anxiously looking round him for a trace of the
body. The deceased, however, never rose to the surface,
and Mr. Lutas's praiseworthy energy was therefore in vain.
Every exertion was promptly made to recover the body,
several boats being employed at the request of Mr. L. to drag,
and he himself being in the water for nearly an hour; but it was
not until an hour had elapsed from the time the deceased sunk
that he was found ; and although the usual means of resus-
citation were employed by Mr. Donlevy, surgeon, of Egre-
mont, the j ugular vein opened, and the body put into a vapour
bath. not a symptom of animation was manifested. Indeed,
the time the deceased had been immersed in the water, ren-
dered any attempt to recover life hopeless. An inquest was
held upon the body yesterday by Mr. Churton, coroner for
the county of Chester, at which the brother of the deceased
and Mr. Lutes were examined, no other witnesses, in the
opinion of the coroner and jury being required. The facts
which transpired were btrictly those which we have recorded ;
and a verdict was returned that the deceased was " acciden-
tally drowned." Both the coroner and jury, we feel bound
to notice, expressed themselves highly in praise of the exer-
tions used by Mr. Lutes to save the life of the unfortunate
deceased, in which opinion a gentleman related to him, who
attended the inquest, concurred. The deceased was about
nineteen years of age, and we understand was a clerk in the
office of Messrs. Daniel and Thomas Willis. His mother
only arrived in this country from India about three months
ago, and his father is expected to follow in about a twelve-
month.

The election of a member for Reading will take place
about next Tuesday.

it • said that the civilians of India intend to present Sir
Robert Sale with a sword worth 200 guineas, with the word
" Jallabad" engraved upon it.
Admiral Sir Edward Codrington will it is reported retire
from his command as Port Admiral in a few weeks ; and
ether Admiral Sir John Talbot, or Sir T. Byatn Martin,
succeed him.
The Queen, it is said, means to honour in an especial man-
ner the next birthday of his Royal Highness Prince Albert,
which takes place on the 26th instant, when the Prince will
enter his 24th year.
cIA further dividend of 15s. in the pound will be shortly de-
ared payable to private creditors of Mr. Wise, of the
Newton and Totnes Bank; and which with the ss. to be paid
on the 3d of next month, will constitute the full sum of 20s.
in the pound upon his seperate estate.
TARIFF TURTLE.—Some 20 turtle were landed from the
Tweed on Wednesday, and,
• in consequence of the new duty
of ss. per cwt. just imposed, were taken to the Custom
• House to be weighed.—Hampshire Advertiser.
THE THAMES TUNNEL.—This undertaking was
opened
on Monday for the first time on the WaProing the
river, and upwards of 5,000 visitors of all nations passed
through the Tunnel as far as the shaft on the Roth lin
shore. side of

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EARL OF ROSSE'S LARGE TELESCOPE.--4 letter from
South, (the celebrated astronomer), in Wednesday's Times,
speculum for the Earl of Rosse's leviathan telescopaeaketwnidaeeds
announces the gratifying fact, that on Saturday last the
safely removed f.om the annealing oven where it had lain
nearly 16 weeks.
DEATH OF A MONKEY FROM EATIING LsicUkC,llPtEhße MA.
Texas.—A few days ago a monkey, the Property
waiter in Leith, met its death in rather an extraordinary
manner. Being on board a vessel in the docks, along with
its owner, who was on duty, found some lucifer matches and
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below that of 18.11.—Kelso year at least 25 per Chronicle. cent.

' STATE OF TRADE.--MANCHESTER AUGUST 3rd.—The
market yesterday exhibited every appearance of steady and
continued improvement. Yarn, of all descriptions, and
ore especially of the numbers and qualities suitable for
• nssia and the East Indies. was in good demand ; and for
he sorts most in request an advance of Pit told was pretty
generally obtained. There was also a very fair inquiry for
F
goods of all descriptions ; and an advance of about lid. per
piece was obed on printing cloths. On the whole perhaps
pie improvemetain nt, both in demand and ices,
striking than on either of the two preceding Tuesday's
was more
markets ; and it was attended by a decided increase of firm-
ness and confidence amongst the spinners and Manufacturers.