The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1842-02-15 00:00:00

feeling and latwrant policy of Low. Ira Ida aristocracy
have so long subjected them." The Guardian evi-
dently wonders, if he does not even regret, that the
stones don't rise in the streets, that factories are not
burnt down, bread-shops gutted, and other enormities
committed, in order to give a Colour to the fierce ra-
vings of his fellow-bawlers. It is painful, we admit,
to such people as the Guardian, to contemplate the
quiescence of the working classes amidst unparalleled
efforts to excite them and undoubtedly severe priva-
tion, and to listen to the well-deserved eulogy with
which their conduct is dwelt upon by Sir Robert Peel;
but we apprehend that by far the most painful reflec-
tion to the mind of our contemporary is the conclusion
which is deducible from that quiescence, that the
working classes have no confidence in, no sympathy
with, himself or his fellow-repealer

:id are not in-

clined to be misled into turbulence, however violently
some may endeavour,'for the gratification of their own
selfish and factious purposes, to drive them from their

propriety

We cannot too forcibly deprecate the tone and spirit
of the article of our contemporary which has led us
into these remarks. It is, throughout, an incendiary
appeal of the basest and most wicked character. Hap-
pily, however, we are satisfied that it will produce no
effect upon those to whom it is addressed ; for by the
working classes of Manchester the Guardian is per-
fectly and intimately known. Though labouring now
most zealously to promote excitement amongst them,
the working men of Manchester have an accurate re-
membrance of the fact, that on every past occasion
when they have been led into violence of feeling and
conduct, their most virulent opponent has been the
journal which is now disposed to play the incendiary.
They will not dance to your piping, most amiable con-
temporary, for they know you.

"Nero fiddled," we are told, "whilst Rome was burn-
ing ;" and the ladies and gentlemen of the Anti-Corn-
Law League appear to have been well disposed to follow
so laudable an example. Ten thousand pounds have
the before-mentioned ladies and gentlemen coaxed out
of the pockets of the half-witted people—male and fe-
male poodles, and other nondescripts of doubtful gen-
der—who have attended their most outrageous farce ;
and last night the climax was perpetrated by the ex-
hibitors perpetrating A DANCE, as if in mockery of the
suffering poor, in whose behalf, ostensibly, but, in
reality, to furnish funds for the support of a set of itine-
rant mountebanks, for whom the whole affair has been
got up. We shall not attempt to characterise this flagrant
violation of the sacred name of charity, but pass it by

more in sorrow than in anger. "'Tis strange 'tis pity
—pity 'Lis 'Lis true." We should not have thought
that so close an imitation of the conduct of the Roman
emperor, whose memory all good men scorn, could
have emanated from the self-righteous and humane
friends of the suffering people, who compose the cotton-
ocraey of Manchester.

We could many tales unfold respecting this sad
affair ; but we will not be tempted. Even the laugh-
able "Bouverie fracas" shall not drag us into it. Let

it rest and be forgotten !

STATE OF TRADE, MANUFACTURES, &c

In our cotton-market we labour under an extreme languor,
'which has certainly not improved towards the close of the
week. On Thursday the depression was extreme, and per-
haps may be said to have been caused by the unfavourable
impression with which the measure of government, for the
modification of the corn-laws, was received by the consumers.
'On Friday, however, the feeling was improved, and a better
business was done. On Saturday and yesterday the demand
was very trifling, and prices (if any prices can be said to have
ruled in the market) were lower, both buyers and sellers
being evidently alarmed and in uncertainty as to the safety
of their operations. We cannot anticipate any improvement
until the feeling in the manufacturing districts is more recon-
ciled and steady.

ater amount of

In Manchester, during the past week, a 6
business has been done, although no increase in prices can
be noticed. We can scarcely, however, ascertain. from the

transactions in this or other markets in the manufacturing
districts, the feeling with which the policy of her Majesty's
government is viewed in connexion with the staple trade of
the district. Another week will perhaps furnish us with
better grounds upon which to form a judgment.

LOCAL NEWS

The members of the bar of the Northern Circuit gave a
sumptuous dinner at the Clarendon Hotel, on Thursday, to
the new judge, Mr. Justice Cresswell, on his elevation to the
bench. The Attorney-General (Sir F. Pollock), officiated
as chairman. The Hon. J. S. Wortley, Mr. Dundas, M.P.,
Mr. Alexander, Sir G. Lewin, &c., were among the barris-
ters present.

EDINBURGH AND GLASGOW RAILWAY.-WC have great
!pleasure in announcing to our friends that the board ofdi-
irectors of the Edinburgh and Glasgow Railway have invited
:all the shareholders to the private opening of this important
alatiocal undertaking, on the 18th instant, prior to the open-
ing to the public on the 21st instant, being the day before
;general half-yearly meeting.
DEATH FROM LOCKJAW.—On Friday last, an inquest
%vas held on the body of Ellen Sisson. It appeared that thc
.deceased, who was 54 years of age, and resided in Prince
'William-street, got a splinter of wood in her left thumb,
about a fortnight since, while in the act of cutting some chips.
Poultices were applied to the part affected ; but two days
:after they had been discontinued she complained of a pain
in her neck. She continued to get worse, the pain having
extended to her face. Subsequently she lost the use of her
lower jaw, and died on Tuesday last of lock-jaw. Verdict
accordingly.

WOODSIDE FERRY.—It will be in the remembrance of our
readers that considerable excitement prevailed on the thickly
peopled shores of the opposite county, a few months since,
by the transfer of certain rights into the hands of parties
who, immediately after securing them, materially raised the
charges of crossing the river, enhancing the expenses of the
terry, in some instances, to an amount equivalent to the
,rental of the houses in Birkenhead, Woodside, &c. An ar-
rangement was, however, made, by which all these powers
were vested in the corporation, or, " Commissioners for ma-
maging the affairs of the township of Birkenhead," and at a
tpuhlie meeting of the inhabitants, held in October, instruc-
ttions were given to prepare a bill for that purpose. On the
tevettnig of Wednesday last, the inhabitants assembled purse-
ant to a requisition, at the Town-hall, to consider its provi-
mons. The chair was taken by the resident magistrate, John
Deane Case, Esq., and Mr. Mallaby read the bill, which was
carnied by a majority of about four to one, several of the dis-
fteuttents observing their objection was only in consequence
of the want of time, as they had none to the principles of the
/measure. The maximum rate was fixed at twopence for each
person, and there is no exclusive advantage to the town of
Birkenhead till these rates yield a profit. Powers are
granted to borrow £150,000, of which about one half will be
iitivested in the purchases legalised by the bill.

ALLEGED STanvaTtost ON SIIIPBOAnu,—A very wretched
looking individual, whose haggard looks, pinched up fea-
tures, and attenuated form seemed to speak of sickness, suf-
fering, and want, was, on Saturday last, produced at the
Police-court, by Mr. Dowling, who stated, that the man was
supposed to have been reduced to that condition by starva-
tion. The investigation which ensued was exceedingly
lengthy. As we have not room for the entire evidence, we
will briefly relate the substance of what was disclosed. The
miserable, shadowy looking being who was introduced before
the bench had been taken from on board a schooner, now
lying at this port, the name of which we do not, at present,
deem it desirable to indicate. This schooner has recently
arrived from Tampico, where all hands, save the captain, had
lever. In consequence of the sickly state of the hands, a
man and boy were sent from a ship-of-war to assist in navi-
gating the schooner home. These two, who appeared fine,
intelligent fellows, with the unfortunate individual alluded
to, and the mate; who appeared to give his testimony very
unwillingly, were the witnesses produced, According to the
statements of these persons, the captain had done his best to
destroy his crew by famine, and it was boldly averred, by
both the naval seamen, that two boys who had died on the
passage were starved to death. The poor emaciated fellow
above alluded to expressed a similar opinion. Ile said he was
sick, and, on his recovery, was unable to Aivork ; upon which
the captain sent him below and gave him half a biscuit a day
;sad a bit of pork. The naval men said, when they went
Ani board, this individual and two others were confined
the forecastle, the captain alleging that they were
skulkers. While the vessel remained at Tampico, they
Kthe naval men) were fed well, but they were compelled to
;go to thie,sabin for food, to prevent the other poor fellows
;from getting any. They were treated thus during the entire
!passage home, being kept almost totally without nourishment.
The naval men said they frequently stole food for the poor
fellows to keep them from starving, though they were them-
iselves so stinted that they had toe ircely strength to work.
Sometimes, if they put a bit away in their chests, the poor
Irouths broke them open and stole the victuals. The very
slay before one of them died, he was set to scrape the decks
for punishment. When dead he was reduced to a shadow,
and the mate remarked, " Poor little fellow ! he has been
starva" This the mate admitted. The other boy died a
few days after his companion. One of the naval men remon-
strated with the captain on the short allowance, and said the
boys had been starved. The captain said it was the only
way to bring skulkers to their duty; he, at the same time,
kicked him, and, subsequently, imprisoned him below,
where he was kept for four days and four nights without a
morsel of nutriment. Mr. Rushtoo sent for a surgeon, who
examined the emaciated individual, and declared that he was
in a consumption. He was afflicted with diarrhrea, which
had continued ever since he had the fever. The mate en-
aleavoured to make it appear, that the men were merely put
0011 short allowance because they would not work. He said
they were allowed half a pound of biscuit and half a pound
.of pork per day. He admitted, however, very frequently,
*that they were famished. An officer was despatched for the
'captain, and the case was several times adjourned and
rresume.d. It was alleged, in the course of the evidence, that
ithe captain had, since he caine into port, sent beef away
!from the vessel. The captain could not be found, in con.
:sequence of which, at a late hour in the afternoon, the fur-
idler investigation of the matter was postponed until Monday.
The poor fellow, who appeared to have suffered so much, was
tient to the Northern Hospital.—The captain, whose name is
Peter M,Minn, and his vessel the Sealby, appeared yesterday
at the Police-court, when the whole of the evidence was gone
into again,. and it appeared from the evidence of the black
steward on board that the mate struck one of the boys with a
rope the day before lie died, and made him scrub the deck
amongst the wet. The steward varied the evidence somewhat
with respect to the quantity of praeisions supplied to the boys
who died. Mr. Rushton ordered the whole of the evidence
to be taken down, and took the recognizances of the captain
and mate, the one in £2OO and the other in £lOO,
to appear
this day to answer to the charge, as he said it was a casewhich
arould require the most serious consideration.