The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1842-05-10 00:00:00

OFFICER'S SALARIES

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The MAYOR read a memorial from Mr. Tyson, of the
Town-Clerk's office, praying for an increase of salary. The
memorial stated that he had been in the service of the cor-
poration for seventeen years, during which time his conduct
had given complete satisfaction to the Town-Clerk. His
duties were difficult and arduous, particularly during the
period of the registration, when he was frequently detained
until midnight—that he had not been more than a week dur-
ing the whole of the seventeen years absent from the office,
and that his salary was only £l5O a-year. He prayed for an
increase of salary, referred to the Town-Clerk for proof of
his ability, and presented a bill for £l5O, for extra services
rendered since 1840.

Mr. LLOYD said, the extra services of Mr. Tyson would
average at about £9O a year. This application had been made
since the meeting of the council on Wednesday. As he
stated then, further applications would be made, and it was
on that account he wished to have had a committee then
appointed, to see what alterations or additions should be
made in the several departments. There were some depart-
ments, he could state positively, in which dissatisfaction had
arisen in the town and the public generally on account of the
performance of certain duties by some of the officers therein
engaged, in addition to their duty to the corporation. He
would now move that Mr. Tyson's application be referred to
a special committee, to be composed of one member from
the Finance, Watch, Courts of Law, Borough Courts, and
Court of Requests Committees, and whose duty it should be
to enquire into the duties of the several offices of the corpo-
ration, what their respective salaries air, and report, generally,
the alterations or additions to be made in any department.
He proposed this, because it was unpleasant to say these
things without going into a committee where the truth of
thenior not could be ascertained ; therefore, he would make

no allusion to any individual before going into committee ;
and, at the same time, he thought an independent committee
would be the best tribunal to go into this question. He
therefore begged to move, that a special committee, consti-
tuted as above, be appointed.
Mr. G. H. LAWRENCE said, he did not rise to anticipate
the result of any investigation into the claim of Mr. Tyson,
who was a very meritorious servant of the corporation ; but
he had doubts about the necessity of appointing the com-
mittee. The Finance and the Watch Committees were per-
fectly competent to judge whether they received sufficient
services from the officers under their controul, and it would
be an interference with all the committees if the council were
to plunge headlong into an inquiry by which expectations on
the part of some the officers would be needlessly raised.
Mr. HODGSON could not agree with Mr. Lawrence. He
thought the circumstance of these repeated applications for

creased salaries, and of allowing private soli.citation, justi-
fied the motion for the committee. He thought there was a
Lecessity of ascertaining whether they really were paying all
heir servants amply, and that the course proposed by Mr.

Lloyd was an exceedingly good one. He thOught that a con-
sideration of all the cases would put an end to the present
system of private solicitation, and prevent the council from
at any time being improperly called upon to give a kind of
ex parte remuneration.

Mr. E' VANS said that if fifty committees were appointed,
the system of private solicitation would still be practised.
About six years ago, he had been upon a committee of the
sort now desired. It was called the " Paid Officers' Com-
mittee," and at that time all the offices, officers and their
salaries were reviewed. He could not conceive that there
bad been any alteration, or that any circumstances had since
arisen which would require a committee of the kind to be
again appointed. To what would it lead ? He had a kind of
instinctive horror at going into any thing which would be
prejudicial to the finances of the corporation ; but, under the
proposed arrangement, it would turn out what might be called
in vulgar boyish language, " It's heads the corporation loses,
and tails it loses too ;" because, where was the committee
who would pull down a single income, or do anything but ad-
vance salaries ? In all likelihood, the corporation would lose
several hundreds a-year if the committee were appointed.
Mr. BOLTON bore testimony to the constant attendance
and arduous duty performed by Mr. Tyson, and expressed
himself in favourable terms of the motion.
Mr. BUSHELL felt quite satisfied of the necessity and im-
portance of some such motion. The fact of an inquiry
having been made six years ago, was quite sufficient to justify
the present course. He differed from the sentiments ex-
pressed by Mr. Evans. The council wished to do justice,
because if a man was under-paid, his salary should be in-
creased, and if over-paid, it should be lowered, or the man
dismissed. The argument of Mr. Evans, therefore, went for
nothing. He was satisfied that Mr. Tyson's salary ought to
be increased, and that he had too long worked for too little.
A great change had taken place in the composition of the
council, and the town demanded that the conservatives, who
now had the power, should institute full inquiry into the effi-
ciency of their servants.
Mr. AIKIN thought that separate committees were better
judges of the willingness, ability, and fitness of the respective
officers than any special committee which might be appointed.
After some further discussion, in which Mr. Sands, Mr.
Bramley-Moore, Mr. Barclay, Mr. Procter, and Mr. Bright
took part, the standing orders were suspended in order to
admit the motion, which was adopted, after having undergone
revision, to the following effect :—" That a committee be
appointed, consisting of one from each of the following com-
mittees—Finance, Improvement, Watch, Courts of Law,
Markets', Town-hall, and Borough Court, to inquire into the
present duties of the officers and servants of the corporation,
with their respective salaries, and report generally on any
alteration or addition being made in any of the departments."
It was then ordered that Mr. Tyson's application, as well
as that of the surveyor, made upon Wednesday, for additional
assistance in his office, should be referred to the new

mittee.
The MAYOR acknowledged the receipt of a memorial from
Mr. Richard Radcliffe, jun., praying for an increase in his
salary of £250.

It was referred to the Committee of Inquiry
NUISANCES.

The MAYOR acknowledged the receipt of a memorial from
.he inhabitants of Vauxhall-road, complaining of mountebank
shows and continual drumming in the neighbourhood every
evening until midnight, by reason of which the shopkeepers
were kept awake. The memorialists prayed for the abolition
of the nuisance.

Mr. JORDAN complained that, a few days since, Knight-
street was rendered impassable by a " Punch-and-Judy" kind
of exhibition, and he was told that there was no power to re-
move them.

Mr. EVANS conceived that those exhibitions were all inno-
cent amusements, and that they ought not to be put down,
but tolerated, even at the expense of considerable inconve-
nience to other people.
The memorial was referred to the deputy town-clerk.
THE HAYMARKETS.

The MAYOR acknowledged the receipt of a lengthy peti-
tion on the subject of the proposed haymarket. The peti-
tioners adverted to the inconvenience of the present haymar-
kets, expressed the pleasure they felt at seeing a market in
London-road about to be established with a view to a general
one, and hoped the proceedings of the council of the 6th of
April on the subject would be carried into effect.
Mr. J. LAWRENCE said the petition was signed by 4000 in-
dividuals.
The MAYOR acknowledged the receipt of another nume-
rously signed memorial on the subject. It was from livery-
stable keepers, cow-keepers, and others, who said they con-
sidered it their duty to represent the most desirable course to
be pursued. They thought two markets would never an-
swer, and that a central one ought to be established. The
market in London-road would not, in their opinion, be of any
permanent advantage, and if tried as an experiment, would
prove nothing. They concluded by saying that preference
should be given to the buyer. It bore some hundreds of sik-

natures. The Mayor also read a short petition from coach-
proprietors and others, praying that the haymarket in Great
Homer-street might be continued, as it was well adapted for
all parties. He presented another petition, signed by about
thirty individuals, praying the council to confirm the resolu-
tion for establishing a haymarket in London-road. He also
presented a petition from the inhabitants of London-road to
the same effect.
These several petitions were referred, pro forma, to the
Markets Committee.

APPRENTICES

The MAYOR acknowledged the receipt of a memorial from
Charles Fagin, asking whether thecouncil insisted on cancell-
ing his son's indentures. and if so, what compensation they
would allow him for the injury done to his prospects in life.
Upon the motion of Mr. SANDBACR, this memorial was
referred to the Education Committee.

THE MARKET IN LONDON-ROAD

The MAYOR said the next subject on the paper was the
consideration of the following resolution of the council of the
18th of April, via.:—" That the consideration of the appro-
priation of London-road, above end below the monument,
for a market for the sale of hay, straw, and other fodder for
cattle ; and also for potatoes and other roots and vegetables,
the food of man; and also for coal; and for the purposes
aforesaid all requisite orders and by-laws be postponed until
the next monthly council, on the 4th of May next;" and the
following motion, of which notice had been given by Mr.
Bushell :—" That the resolutions of the council of the 6th of
April, approving of the proceedings of the Markets' Com-
mittee, be rescinded, so far as such resolutions relate to the
recommendation by that committee to the council to autho-
rise the sale of hay and stravv,.bY farmers, in London-road."
Mr. By SHELL proposed his motion in a speech of some
length. He wished the question to be thoroughly understood
by the council and town at large. One of the markets was
at present a dead letter; no buyers or sellers resorted to it ;
and it was only the mere shadow of a market. He thought
the recommendation of the committee for establishing a mar-
ket in London-road had been carried without due considera-
tton at a former meeting,
and that time should have been
given for memorials from parties interested in the matter and
expressive of their opinions. He had himself no property in
the town, neither had he any friends whose interests he
wished to serve, any property, and therefore his motives,
on the present occasion, could not be questioned by anybody.
what object of the Markets
was the
He wished to know, in the event of the success of the expe-
riment in London-road,
Committee, and, supposing it to fail, in what way their posi-
tion would be bettered ? j3irchfield would not not answer.
He thought, if they wished to accommodate the town, that
the proper place to try an experiment would be, not in Lon-
don-road, but at the junction of Great George's and St.
James's-streets.
Mr. TURNER seconded the motion.
Mr. COOPER supported the.recommendation of the Mar-
kets Committee, for giving a trial.to the space in London-road.
Mr. Alderman EARLE spoke in favour of the recommen-
dation of the committee.
Mr. PARKER protested against any such experiment being
tried in London road.
Mr. HODGSON said he would leave the matter entirely in
the hands of the committee.
Mr. ROBINSON objected to the experiment being tried in
London-road, and said the most convenient place for a south
haymarket would be under St. James's Mount.
Mr. THORNBILL stated that upwards of £16,500 had
already been expended in the haymarkets, and yet it was now
intended to buy Birchfield,
.at a cost of £25,000, whereby
they would receive no more income than they did now.
After some explanations from Mr. HOUGHTON, as to the
terms on which he had sold hi. d
s lan, forming a portion of
the north haymarket, from which it ap.peared that there were
no conditions of its being for ever. maintained as a market,
Mr. G. LAWRENCE epressed his opinion that the
present inconvenience of having two markets, which was the
cause of all this discussion, had been created by two markets
having been decided upon without consultation between the
Finance Committee and the Markets Committee.

Mr. HENRI- Homing said there had been. consultation
between them.

Mr. G. H. LAWRENCE said he had not been able to dis-
cover that there had been any, and he had referred back to
that Mirror of the Town Council Proceedings, the Liver-
pool Standard. It was a great mistake to have two mar-
kets. It might be a question whether they would not have
to retrace their steps, and have a central market: and as to
a central market he did not think the expense would be so
great as Mr. Thornhill thought,

Some further discussion look place, after which the coun-
cil divided, when there appeared—

For the motion
Against it

Majority
The motion was consequently declared to have been car-
ried. The following members voted in the division :
For the motion.—Councillors--Messrs. Shaw, Shand,
Hodgson, Houghton, Thornhill, Preston, Sandbach, Ed-
wards, Blundell, Henry Holmes, Sands, Bolton, Bright,
Yates, Robinson, H. Lawrence, Gladstone, Bushell, Parker,
Jones, jun., Brassey, Trotman, Jordan. Platt, A. Smith,
jun., Mather, Harbord.—Aldermen—Messrs. Holt, Nicol,
Houghton, Turner, and the Mayor.

Against it—Councillors.—Messrs. Copeland, Aikin, Toni-
min, J. Lawrence, Cooper, Lloyd, Rigby, Kilshaw, J. Smith,
G. H. Lawrence.—Aldermen—Messrs. Bulley, Freme, Bar-
clay, Evans, Earle.
Mr. BOLTON moved " that, as the south haymarket is not
resorted to by the public, the whole question of the haymar-
kets be referred to the Finance and Market Committees for
their consideration and report."
Mr. BUSHELL seconded this motion, which was agreed to
without any discussion.
The council then separated.

THEATRE-ROYAL

Under the late management of Mr. Clarke, every person
of eminence in the dramatic profession was engaged during
the season to appear before the Liverpool audiences. Mr.
Clarke found his outlay and risk were not sufficiently repaid,
and he resigned his post of public caterer and manager.
Messrs. Anderson and Hammond succeeded him, determined
to merit success, if not command it. They engaged a capital
company, in the hope of being able to do without the attrac-
tion of stars—if attractions such people can be called, who
often take away more money than they draw. These gentle-
men resolved upon putting Shakspeare on the stage in a
manner unprecedented in the provinces, and, by bringing
out in a superior style the various novelties as they appeared
in London, hoped to induce ali the usual frequenters of
the theatre to give them their patronage. They also con-
ceded the long-debateable ground of second price. And
what has been the upshot? Let us see. A. pantomime was
brought out. This was admitted by all who saw it, and had
an Opportunity of comparing it with those produced in Lon-
don, to be the best of the season. The pantomime hardly
paid itself. " Midsummer Night's Dream " was next
brought forward. In spite of its beautiful scenery, costly
dresses, dances, and etceteras, to say nothing of its exquisite
poetry, it has not drawn one full house. " Macbeth,"
" Hamlet," and other first-class tragedies, have been done
with great care and attention to stage effect; the newest
farces and comedies have been played ;—still those who can
crowd to the Liver or the Amphitheatre hang back, although
rational amusement tenfold in proportion is provided. The
" Prisoner of War" was better played here than in London,
but it has found but little favour. although those who saw it
appeared to relish it mightily, if we might judge by the mer-
riment often exhibited.
The last novelty is the Bubbles of the Day," by Douglas
Jerrold. It was brought out on Wednesday last. This co-
medy is cleverly written. The dialogue is caustic, witty,
and full of repartee. The sentences are epigrammatic, and
abound with smart blows at the prevailing follies and vices
of society. Leigh Hunt's pen always appears to flow with
honey : Douglas Jerrold's seems deeply steeped in gall. In
this comedy every random shot, even, tells, and, in the,scanty
audiences who have been gathered together, there must have
been present those whose ears must have tingled at unplea-
sant truths " touching them nearly." Those engaged in the
comedy seemed greatly to exert themselves. Mrs. Clarke,
as Guinea, a speculating lady's-maid, was excellent. Miss
Bennett's Pamela Spreadweasle was a decided hit. If Miss
Bennett fails in any part entrusted to her, it is not mentally
but physically. Time will help her to become a leading
member of her profession ; and it appears to us that in co-
medy she will take a high stand. In Pamela Spreadweasle
this promise of excellence is brightly shewn. Take, for in-
stance, her description of the election, and the vivacity of
her replies throughout the piece. We may here remark how
cleverly she played Polly Pallnzall in the " Prisoner of
War"—how replete that was with humour and drollery.
Mr. W. J. Hammond made the most of Sir Phoenix Clear-
cake, a sort of shadowing forth of a celebrated auctioneer.
The Lord Skindeep of Mr. Baker we did not like : it was a
bad burlesque upon the manners of nobility, and a worse
attempt at being Farrenish. Mr. Slaiter, as Malmsey Shark,
made a decided impression on the audience. The part is an
insignificant one, but the actor brought it out, leaving—as
all good artists should—himself in the background. Mr.
Slaiter was forgotten :Malmsey Shark, the griping, rascally
old wine-selling money-lender, only was seen. Costume,
manners, appearance, and peculiarities,—from the partially
paralytic arm to the hollow, chuckling laugh and shuffling
gait,—were capital. It was a perfect " study from life."
This impersonation does Mr. Slaiter great credit, and we
make mention of it with unreserved praise. Mr. Cooke's
Spreadweasle was a shade too boisterous, but it was delight-
fully vulgar. Miss Cleaver, as Mrs. Quarto, rattled through
her part with much spirit. Mr. Nantz is rather too heavy
for Smoke. Mr. Bellingham gave several excellent imita-
tions of Harley, as Chatham Brown. Miss Chaplin looked
very pretty as Florentia. Mr. Beuwell, as Corks, a political
butler; Mr. Vivash, as Old Brown; Mr. Barton, as Mellon;
Mr. Chaplin, as Waller; and Mr. Eaton, as Kimbo, did
their best to make the comedy go off well. It is admirably
put on the stage. The scenes are all " interiors," which
present to our view comfortably-furnished apartments, in-
stead of the usual one-tabled, one-chaired, bare-boarded
affairs generally seen as scenes. The liberality and spirit of
the lessees ought to be met with a corresponding feeling by
the public.
The " Wood Demon" is beautifully got up. There is in
it a very pretty ballet, in which Miss Webster and Mrs.
Comb dance extremely well. In this the four seasons are
prettily and tastefully introduced. The scenery is quite new.
Miss Webster plays the Dumb Boy very cleverly. We are
glad to see the talent that assuredly exists in this theatre
brought out. There is plenty of it, if the public would give
it a chance of being seen.
The " White Cat," which has been so successful in Lon-
don, is about to be produced. Shakspere will not draw : will
spectacle and a nursery tale ? Nous verrons, vive la bagatelle.

DESTRUCTIVE FIRE AT THE LIVER STEAM

MILLS

We regret to announce that about three o'clock on Friday
morning a most destructive fire broke out in the extensive
works of Messrs. E. Holme and Son, millers, on the west
side of the Canal-bank. The flames, we understand, burst
out very suddenly. An alarm was immediately given, and
messengers were despatched for the fire-engines at the dock
stations and the station in Temple-court. Five powerful
engines from the latter place were instantly on their way
to the scene of conflagration, and in about twenty minutes
afterwards no less than ten engines were on the spot. All
were playing upon the flames at once, but without effect. No
effort could save the building, and at this moment it is a
heap of ruins. We are sorry to add that four men were very
severely injured in their efforts to extinguish the flames.
One of them was a miller in Messrs. Holme's service, and
the other three were men belonging to the fire brigade. They
are now considerably better. We have not heard any proba-
ble account of the origin of the fire, but understand the pro-
perry was insured.
The sight was grand, but appalling, as the flames burst
through all the numerous windows of the building. On the
roof and the several floors giving way, and falling beneath the
power of the destructive element, an immense volume of
flame each time ascended from the ruins to a considerable
height above the building, illumining a considerable portion
of the northern extremity of the town. "It was so light,"
said one of the bystanders, " that I could see to pick up a
pin from the ground." Whilst the place was yet reeking
with the fire, Mr. Whitty, Mr. Maxwell, and some of the
firemen were exerting themselves to the utmost to save the
property. Whilst thus engaged, they had a narrow escape
with their lives. They had just stepped back to the doorway
of one of the rooms, when the superincumbent mass, amongst
which was the machinery used in the upper stories, came
down with an awful crash, carrying with it the floor upon
which they had just been standing. The wood-work about
the building being very dry, the fire baffled the exertions of
the engines, until, at length, its force became exhausted by
having nothing to feed upon : it then began to decline, and,
about four o'clock, was got completely under control, but
not untll the building had been left a mere skeleton.
The Liver Mills ground by steam, and, fortunately, the
stock on hand was not very heavy. The property destroyed,
besides the buildings and machinery, consisted chiefly of
wheat and flour. A considerable quantity of both wheat and
flour was, however, saved, but it was much damaged from
the effects of fire and water.

CHESTER RACES

FRIDAY

The attendance on the course was rather thin, though the
weather was fine. Combermere left this morning for Epsom,
where he runs for the Derby. Auckland is to leave " the
forest" on Wednesday next for the same destination. The
racing came of as follows : _ _ _

The RooDEE STAKES of 10 sovs each, h ft, with 50 sows
added by the Dee Stand Proprietors, for three-year-olds
that have run during the week. (3 subs.)
Mr. Collett's b c Heads or Tails (Whitehouse) 1
Lord Westminsters br f Irony, sister to Satirist .... 2
Betting-7 to 4 on Heads or Tails, who waited on the mare
to the distance, where he passed her, and won in a canter by
a length.
The PALATINE STAKES of 50 soya each, h ft, for three-
year-olds, colts Bst 71b, fillies Bst 21b. (4 subs.)
Lord Westminster's ch c William de Fortibus (Marson) 1
Mr. F. R. Price's gr f Valentina
Betting-3 to lon William, who won in a common canter
by about four lengths.
The CHESHIRE STAKES of 25 sovs each, 15 ft, with 50 added
by the Citizens of Chester. Two miles. (18 subs, 8 of
whom paid 5 sovs each.)
Mr. Plummer's br f Alice Hawthorn, 4 yrs .... (Bumby) 1
Lord Eglington's b m Bellona, aged....

Sir W. W. Wynne nd b m Miss Kitty Cockle, aged
Lord Milltown's ch m Cruiskeen
Betting-3 to lon Alice Hawthorn, which was last till
passing the chair the second time round, where she took the
second place. Outside the distance she went up to Kitty,
passed her like a shot, and won in a common canter by two
lengths. A good race for second.
The WIRRAL STAKES Of 10 SOUS each, with 50 sovs added
by the Gentleman of Wirral, for two and three-year-olds;
two, Gst 121 b ; three, 9st. T.Y.C. (9 subs.)
Lord Westminster's Maria Day, 2 yrs
Mr. Bird's b c Doctor Allen, 3 yrs
Sir R. Bulkeley's b f by Bay Middleton, 3 yrs
Betting-2 to lon Maria Day, and 3to 1 against Doctor
After two attempts, Happy-go-Lucky took the lead, with
Preparation second, the others close up, and Ernestine about
40 yards behind, where she remained to the finish. At the
Grosvenor Post Maria Day advanced, and at the distance
challenged Dr. Allen, who had taken Happy's place, ran
with him a few strids, and won by a length easy. A good
race for second : was won by about a neck : the others beaten
off. After the race Mr. Price objected to the start, and it
was left to the decision of the stewards, who gave the race to
Maria Day.

A. Match for 50 sots. Half-a-mile.

Mr. Payne s b c Pensive, by Despot, 2 yrs, ist.. (Howlett) 1
Lord Maidstone's ch f Wide-awake, 3 yrs, 9 st
Betting-6 to 4on Pensive, who took the lead, was never
headed, and won in a canter by two lengths.
The LADIES' PURSE, value £5O, to be run for by horses
beaten during the week ; heats, twice round the course.
Mr. Dawson's ch f The Biddy. 3 yrs. (Lye) 3 1 1.
Mr. Graydon's ch h Cliwnkitehr, 6yrs
Mr. Langley's b c Rancour, 4 yrs
Betting—First heat—Clinker made
struggle
after a short
Rancour,
". .... b. .Y . about... ..
Ithreelengths. Second Heat—Clinker again made the running,
but after a long struggle with The Biddy, was .
beaten by a
neck. Third heat—The Biddy made way at a middling pace,
and won easily by half a length.
Sir W. M. Stanley, Bart., F. R. Price, Esq., and the Hon.
E. S. Anson arc appointed stewards for next year's races.