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

s faulty in that management—much which we should
prefer seeing reformed—and we have frequently been
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 this
ground we should be really sorry to lose the benefit of
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 seat
in the committee.

The election is fixed to take place on Monday, the
31st instant. The 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 column

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 gentlemar
is curate to the Rev. Thomas France, Davenham, Cheshire
who is expected to preach at St. Bride's next Sundt,
ing and evening. The Rev. E. R. Jones, son of tl
Jones, of St. Andrews, is the Rev. W. Freemantle's curatt,
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 be proceeded with immediately;
under the able direction of Captain J. H. Rutherford, the
commanding royal engineer of this station and the Manches-
ter district.

Rev. J

THE CORPORATION Scnoms.—The following is the prayer
in use at the Corporation Schools :—" 0 most merciful God
and Father, we humbly beseech thee to receive these our
prayers and thanksgivings, which we offer unto thee through
Jesus Christ our Lord. Be pleased to direct our actions by
thy Holy Spirit, and by thy gracious assistance prosper them,
that in all our works begun, continued, and ended in thee,
we may glorify thy holy name. May thy blessing rest upon
us, and upon these schools; and grant that we, and all who
may receive the benefit a

in thy ways, never ._
all praise, all honour, aria
through Jesus Christ our Lora.
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 16th of August last, the
p
risoner called at the warehouse of his employers, and pro-
an order for a bolt of canvas, which order purported
to be signed by Messrs. Moore and Christian, by whom the
prisoner said he had been sent. Mr. Horner, jur,., ordered'
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 POItTUG
our readers the following
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in the trade here are indebted, we believe, to Messrs.intereste Martin
and Son, and Messrs. Hightield and Withers, for accom-
plishing this very important affair :

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(Copy.)
Office of Committee, Privy Council for Trade,
Gentlemen Whitehall, 17th January, 1842.
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—With reference to the memorial 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.-1 am, Gentlemen,
Your obedient servant,
(Signed) JOHN GEORGE SIIAW LEFEVRE.
To 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 Majesty'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 follow:-

ondon, Joh.
" Dear Sir,—The prayer of the memorial t
the Treasury, a copy of which you hav-
is so reasonable, that it seems hardly to require support.
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, 44
" B. Haram, Esq."
DEATH OF JOSEPH GIBBONS, ESQ.--It is with extrerm
regret 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
of the board of highways and sewerage, &c. In stating that
Mr. Gibbons discharged the onerous duties thus imposed
upon him with fidelity, zeal, and advantage to the public,
we give but a faint idea of his own labours or of the benefits
which he conferred upon the parish. He was an indefatiga-
ble purveyor for the House of Industry, in which capacity
he exercised his judgment and experience as a corn-tnerchant
impraviding the best articles for the subsistence of the poor,
thereby promoting the comfort of the inmates of the institu-
tion, and effecting a pecuniary saving to the parish to an al-
most unlimited extent. Throughout the whole of his valua-
ble life he sustained an unblemished reputation, and in his
death the poor have lost a zealous friend, and society a useful
and an honest man, 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.
COLLISION*, WITH Loss OF LIFE, ON THE RIVER.—
During 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 unusually high
throughout the entire day, the wind being about half a 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 as much
as possible against accidents, and on the
slips o
nn the opposite side bells were kept ringing or horns
blowing during
the time the boats were passing. Similar
Precautions were adopted on the landing slip at this side the
riverWewas the regret to state that an accident occurred which
means of depriving at least one individual of life.
About five o'clock the Egerton steamer, which was on her
Way from Runcorn, with a crowd of passengers, ran foal of a
schooner, which Was lying at anchor opposite George's Pier-
head. The concussion was so great, that the steamer had
one of her paddle-boxes and mast swept away, and, before
she
filled got
with clear, lost all her bulwarks. The passengers were
alarm, and many of them jumped on board the schooner, and were left there. In the confusion one woman
was seen struggling in the water, and as no effort could be
made to save her, she, no doubt, perished. It is hoped that
Ththis is the only life that has fallen a sacrifice to the disaster.
e steamer landed such
passengers as remained on board at
e
orgets pier, when, finding that she was not so much crip-
.v.thpled as had been anticipated, she returned, and brought off
n others from the schooner. It is stated that she had pre-
"lY4 in her passage down the river, run foul of one of the
he,.tasgow steamers, and of SOUP
FOR THE -SeveralPOOß. of our correspondents
have recently thrown out suggestions as to the mode of pre-
l'riag soup for the poor, and we therefore deem it right to
gAecrthe following reply of the committee to such proposals.
t
vid Paying a proper respect to the motives of such indi-
als, the committee proceed :--These persons forget
that
rierwthe committee are guided in what they do by an expe-
menie of m
s an any years, in the course of which many experi-
Want have
been tried, many suzgestions listened to, and the
verind wishes of the poor studied with the most perse-
makitg anxiety. The result is, that the present mode of
ig the soupotta
P has been found superior to all others. The
ge now distributed in such large quantities amongst the
neceou s
Poor
is made of barley, rice, and sago, all highly-nutritious
fari 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 Lie 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 beets 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 jadges. 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 .

the Lords of

placed in my hands,

SANDON

31,197 quarts
26,126 ,
47,904 „

Total .. 105,227 quarts,
making 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 £6365 Os. Ild.
The difference the committee were compelled to draw from
the funds 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
means 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, art,
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, "-hose 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
museum ; of the exhibitions and public institutions to which
the pupils have been admitted, and of the benevolent indi-
viduals who have entertained them. Eighteen pupils have
been 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.
Of these, fifty-four, the children of poor parents, are educated
gratuitously ; and for all the children a substantial dinner
(also gratis) is provided by the institution. Pupils are sent
from all parts of the United Kingdom. The chairman said,
a statistical account of the number of deaf and dumb persons
in each of the countries of Europe, with the number of in-
stitutions in each, the number of pupils under instruction,
and the number remaining uneducated had been prepared.
In the United Kingdom, it appears, the number of deaf and
-dumb is 14,328 ; the number of institutions, 12 ; the number
u nder instruction 745 ; and the number remaining uneducated
13,583. The number remaining uninstructed in Europe is
125,225. The remaining part of the business was of a formal
character. All the resolutions were carried unanimously.