The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser. — Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1839-11-29 00:00:00

1011.1°a 'joke f „ rn o ,.;s: see kitn in the House of Commons, and still s ot : I t he gets there by a victory over the Serjeant du l t eitor-G eneral. Let the electors of Newark do their f e j . The eyes of the country are upon them. De- Whi g at o. Ne wark will give the coup de grace to the '4e be gging-box is once more to be sent round ! tili w tell ' i mpostor, who has so long fattened upon the villa ges of I re l and—who has so long taxe d t h e star vrit (13an trY in order to revel in luxury himself — kit h as extorted even the mendicant's penny to swell e amount of his blood-bought riches, must have hied ofhis ' co u q er once more replenished by the silly dupes Stilitidtae to the villany. The Bth of December—a !rib Y'llas been appointed as the day on which the " great Reformer" is to be simultane forineCollected throughout Ireland. The " great Re it_ r " indeed! G reat bl ac k guar d— grea t liar—great ki e Pu l i st°l.-- great mendicant—great humbug—or some tkre e uphonious e x p ress ion, would have been far applicable. If there be a man whose political th :Pihicle has become a by-Nord and a proverb—if f e ll o r e be a man who has sunk below the rest of his ifj -cr eatures in the practice of the basest cajolery_ o tio , e , re be a man that has earned the ignominy which he °;" to attach to the bloody-minded traitor—if there that man who has cheated the gallows of its due,— . illa h is Daniel O'Connell. And yet this vile and pett Il est rebel is dignified by the appellation of the vie m at Reformer !" Never were words made subser tto so b ase a purpose — so wre t c h e dly p e r v erted ftt n t heir prop er . mean i ng . ili d a , e impudent announcement in which the tribute -14; appointed, states that " the measure is brought titie a rd with the express and anxious concurrence of 10e love w h o p o S s ess, in a pre-eminent degree, 104 : v e and reve rence o f the people." Those " per kge,s" are, of course, the members of the Popish t c aY, with whom O'Connell has been so long reii :g in 'concert for the demolition of the. Protestant r. It is rea lly l aug h a ble to hear of these " per % gea" being the objects of love. Armed as they %k with the anathematising powers of Papal tyranny, exercising th ose powers as they do in the most lib I rarY Manner, we will acknowledge that they may ' e ta one sense, t h e o bj ects o f " reverence ." They tr th e objects of fear, but it is a slavish fear—a fear Which the element of love is banished. But we ter ten t that these spiritual depots are the objects of the I L eren ce of " the people." Are the Protestants of re land includ e d i n th e t erm "people" ? Have they tti"'''l regard f or t h e surp li ce d ruffians who are dignified I t h . the titles of Roman Catholic Bishops in Ireland ? I 8 ~a consummate piece of impudence to designate e i 'eggars of Ireland as " the people" of that country. 1 4 4 " next paragraph in the " announcement to the Bi i nation" d es ignates O'Connell as " the public' cocoeun d itor of hi s country ." Th e " p u bli c debtor of his tr r' would here again have been far more r,ppo iit P r e ' Re owes his country all he has, and all he is. ay what d oes I re l an d owe t o O'C o nnell ? Has he h. er Co nferred any benefit upon his countrymen ? Has ever been known to supply their wants, or to re- Z e th e i r di stresses ? Wh at pu bli c c h ar i ty b ears to till eas to hi s mun ifi cence ? What instance can be tri liwied of hi s h av i n g performed an act of the most ng self-denial, for the purpose of subserving the l oi 7 t a of his countrymen ? We defy the most zea- J 1 of his parasites to prove his claim to the title so qi t3n gfolly applied to him. It will scarcely be credited that O'Connell in his Z tit ion to " the people" of Ireland, has had recourse the bar e f ace d expe di ent o f d ec l ar i ng t h at h e i s "h ar d u for cash." Such, however, is the case. He causes f tl r eady tools, th e trustees and secretary to the tribute to announce that . " the aggregate results of the Coll "loos from and including the year 1836 to the rege nt Period, haVe been so disproportioned to the fo av eidable e x p en dit u re, as to leave the Great Re dtfiier" personally responsible for a ruinously large eit • We should like to have some information on Qua eubj toect more specific in its character. What with 4 tile two or thr ee h u ndred thousands of tribute money, tid t t i t he sundry amounts which he has, from time to roe, received as the price of admission into Parlia e"' In from t h e repr es entat i ves o f hi s poc k et -b oroug h s , to to re ceipts for the last ten years must have been enon. Za• In what way can he have expended these im wie sums of money ? We never heard that his ex penses were immoderate. We never heard of his ex travagant hospitality. We never' heard him accused „j il dulging in gambling propensities. Whence, then, :aes the " ru i nous l y large ckficit?" The plea is a i t fparlY and lying pretence. It carries on the face of " indelible impress of a flagrant and despicable e d 4eat • The bloated impostor_must have been tremen " hard up" for an excuse whereby to gull his 4 un trYmen when he hit upon the notable experiment Pleading poverty. o , u ne thin g , h owever , i s cer t a i n ly to he learned from CoOnell's last and recent appeal. The tribute mo ney has sadly fallen off within the last two years. For po ver al years it averaged nearly twenty thousand t 1144 . The amount received for 1837 an 1837 was 14 ' 72 7. For the year ending this month the gross 0111 It is £10,653. We look upon this falling off as a 2 f vorable omen. The "people" of Ireland, who have ' er t so lon g d upe d b y O'C onne ll, are now beginning to ao fi nd out their mistake in pampering to his avarice li d ambition. They are beginning to throw off the b iac ides with which they have been so long encum lied. O'Connell's star is no longer in the ascendant. pe t is quite amusing to witness the cool intrepidity— withaPs we should rather say the matchless impudence— Whichtbh various expedients are enumerated, by which au e amount of the tribute for the current year may be eagMented. The petition states that " one shilling s e n li f rom one million of persons would produce ''' °oo ." This would be truly a pretty present to a lai a . ll that h as a l rea d y ro bb e d hi s countrymen on so a g e a scale. Hi s mo desty is as touching as his p Pe a r 1 to the s y mpat h y o f hi s dupes. %oh , bi le O'Connell is in receipt of such enormous o — t : from the deluded peasantry of Ireland, we do th `eel any surpri se at his refusal of promotion under 4: Melbourne Administration. Being an idle as well 11% 44 . i nVudent man, he prefers an income which does b e t eTh lil Upon him any vexatious official duties. But a Kes especi a l care t o sa ddl e th e t ax -paying public wit , the maintenance of his family. e last week inserted in the Standard an article f g rci i rn t he Age rel a ti ve t o th e i n t e nded marriage of the , r i l . ee n• Respectin g the language employed in that ie le we expressed no o pi n ion whatever : yet the Li feor°°l Times of T ues d ay l ast t a k es us severe ly to task ti adopti ng and publishing to the worl d" t h e sea erns it "contains. In this respect we have done no mor e than the Times has done—the editor of that paper : lin g copied the same article at full length. It is ra nitier t°o much to hold the conductor of a public jour at responsible for the language employed in each of the Mi scellaneous extracts which he may select from e column s of contemporary papers. If such a rule f w o er e to be stringently applied to the editor of the Sun, largeBtance, what would become of the columns of ti t ype in which th a t p a p er p r i n ts the leading ar w:!s of the conservat i ve press ? O ur own sent i ments re spect to th e Q ueen ' s marr i age are on record, Q 1 We defy the Times t o su b s t an ti a te from them the impliedcharge of disloyalty which he has brought a gainst ne. in another column we have given insertion to a letter, r nder t h e signature of "A Father," respecting the 1,"'eP001 Collegiate Institution. The writer animad teertB in stron g and, we conceive, very injudicious c h, rins ' On the conduct of those gentlemen who have 44 -4411 11 1) the constitution of the proposed school. He the th at in common with many other persons in s anie station of life, has been " disappointed at to be that the vital principle of the Establishment is j e sacrificed to please a crotchet of certain of the pro guet°l.B*" 'When h e penne d t h ese h ars h express i ons h e of tel Y could not h ave perused the admirable prospectus t he institution which has been so extensively cir culated, and from which we have already so largely °t ed• It is notoriously inconsistent with fact to say I : e at the vital principle of the Established Church has eni in the l east degree, sacrificed. The religious in strtilktinn Whi c h will be given in the Collegiate Institu_ don will b e i n strict and literal accordance with the ~_etlines and r i tua l s of the Church of England. Every '"inealber of the committee of management must be a jnber o f t h e Church. All the teachers in the schools "Ith the exception of certain foreign professors) must also be ChUrchmen. No forms excepting those of the Church are to be introduced into the religious exercises of the pupils. Fenced round with these rigorous enactments how can it be said that " the vital grinciple of the Establishment" has been sacrificed ? It is also inconsistent with fact to assume that any regulation has been adopted by the provisional com mittee of the Collegiate institution " to please a crotchet of certain of the projectors." This remark, to say the least of it, betrays a degree of ignorance on the part of the writer which ought to have restrained him from meddling with the matter. The rules upon which the institution is to be conducted are the result of much grave and dispassionate consideration. They were amply discussed by the clergy of the town, and were agreed to unanimously at a very numerous meet ing of the laity after a most searching investigation. We deny that any compromise of principle was invol ved in the divisions which took place among the clergy relative to the mode in which the religious instruction in the intended schools is to be administered. " A Father" says—" We want a school to teach the principles of the Established Church." • What could be better devised than the proposed Collegiate Insti tution to supply this want ? It will be imperative upon the conductors of that institution to teach the princi ples of the Established Church. They will not be per mitted to teach any other religious principles. The scholars will have no book put into their hands which inculcates any doctrines inconsistent with, or contrary to, the doctrines of the Church. They will not be open to the visits of Socinian, Popish, or even dissent ing teachers. What more could be desired ? The in stitution will be found an invaluable auxiliary to the Church of England. It will " teach the principles" of that Church in all their fullness. It will "spread a knowledge of its truth, wisdom, usefulness, and beauty." It will " support it in all its integrity as we have received it from our fathers," and it will aid in " transmitting it Untarnished to our children." Is not this sufficient for "A Father?" Does he apprehend that if he sends his children to the institution they will not be faithfully and strictly instructed in the prin ciples which he so justly admires and so highly appre ciates? Such an apprehension is as utterly groundless as it is unjust towards the projectors of the institution. We can scarcely believe that "A Father" is serious when he insinuates that any portion of the sacred les sons of the Church is, through " a plausible pretext, made a secondary consideration." These are very hard terms to be used to such men as the Bishop of the Diocese, the worthy Rectors of Liverpool, and the great body of the clergy of the town, not to say any thing of the array of staunch Churchmen who have already subscribed to the funds of the Collegiate Insti tution. It is very properly remarked by " A Father" that " the Dissenters have very excellent institutions, that appear to answer their purpose in every way. and with which the Churchmen do not wish to interfere." But are there no. Dissenters (we do not include the Wes leyan Methodists under this general term) who have a strong desire to secure for their children a sound religious as well as secular education ? Are there not many Dissenters who cordially agree with the Church of England in all its essential doctrines, and who would cheerfully avail themselves of an opportunity of having their children instructed in those doctrines ? Would " A Father" exclude all such from the bene fits to be derived from the Collegiate Institution about to be established ? If he would so far carry out his exclusive views he would be inflicting a deep and per manent injury on the Church itself by barring its doors against the return of Dissenters to its sanctuary. Is he aware that Dissenters are admitted into the Uni versities of Oxford and Cambridge, and that many hundreds have availed themselves of this privilege ? We are glad that we have it in our power to refer to communications respecting the Collegiate Institution of a very different character from that of " A Father." The following letters from our respected and munifi cent townsman Mr. Gladstone will be perused with great satisfaction by all who wish well to the proposed schools. We trust that many of the wealthier mem bers of the Established Church will emulate the noble example which Mr. Gladstone has set them. We cor dially concur in the language of the following letters : Liverpool, July 31, 1839. SIR,—I have this morning received your letter of yester day, inclosing a prospectus prepared for the purpose of form ing an establishment in this town, to be called "The Liver pool Collegiate Institution," which I have read with equal delight and gratification. It appears to me to be not less calculated to promote the permanent interests of the inhabi tants, than to extend all the blessings of Christianity among them, and at the same time to afford an impressive example, such as will, I hope, be productive of beneficial effects in other populous townsof the empire. I consider that society is deeply indebted to those gentle men, who have not only devoted their time and attention to the work of originating this measure, but who mean to con tinue to follow it up until it is completed. I consider it is also particularly well timed, and cannot doubt but it will re ceive the decided support of every individual here who duly estimates and appreciates the blessings we enjoy under the happy union that constitutionally exists between our church and state for their mutual support and advantage. Yon will please to enter my name as a donor for £5OO. I am now on my way from London to Kincardineshire, and, as my time is necessarily chiefly passed at the one or the other, I can only express my regret that it should not be in my power, by any personal exertions I would otherwise be de sirous to make towards assisting (feeble as my efforts might be) in promoting the objects of this institution, in a town where I have happily passed a commercial life of above fifty years' duration, associated with many individuals, now chiefly removed by death, but of whom I can never cease to think but with feelings of grateful regard and respect. I have the honor to be, sir, your faithful and obedient servant, JOHN GLADSTON E. The Secretary pro tem. of The Liverpool Collegiate Institution. Fasque, 21st Nov., 1839. Sin,—l am to-day favoured with your letter of the 18th, transmitting to me a copy of the prospectus as now settled and adopted for the Liverpool Collegiate Institution. It spears to me to be very ably drawn, and to embrace objects of the greatest importance to the community of Liverpool and the country at layge. I like the just and liberal spirit that it breathes, while it avows a firm and determined adhe rence to the constitution of our country, based on the union of church and state, which I hope will prove eternal as far as any measure of human origin can do. I trust you will, ere long, be able to make consideiable progress with the subscrip tions• for the building, and that they will be such as shall be worthy of 'the object, and creditable to the town; for its permanent interests will be found to be deeply incorporated in the prosperity of this institution. 'When the subscription gets to the right side of £2o,ooo,—should it then appear to flag, I shall not hesitate to increase my mite. I have no copy, or any recollection of the contents of the letter to which you refer, whatever they were. It was not written with any idea of publication; but if the gentlemen of the committee think that it can be of use to the cause by printing it, I shall feel gratified by that mark of their appro bation. Believe me, sir, your faithful and obedient servant, JOHN GLADSTONE. The Secretary pro tern. of the Liverpool Collegiate Institution. The necessity for an increase of dock room, to meet the growing demands for the accommodation of the accumulated shipping of the port, has long become apparent to our merchants and shipowners ; and we should have left the matter to "work out its own de liverance." which it speedily would, without notice on our part, were it not that the subject has been warmly entertained by correspondents in the Albion, and our own journal ; has also been ably taken up by our re spected contemporary, the Courier ; and has become, as it were, " public property," apart from politics. The question lies within a very narrow compass. It is indubitable that the trade of our port is so rapidly on the increase, that adequate dock-room cannot be provided without additional purchases of land by the corporation, and the construction of new docks. The great desideratum is the early and there fore comparatively cheap purchase of such land as may afford the required accommodation at the cheapest rate, and possessing the advantage of the greatest proximity to the centre of business, whether on this side of the river or on the other. On this subject we fully concur with our contemporary, who justly appre ciates the forethought of our old Corporation. He says : We are glad to see that the question is regarded as purely economical, parties having been divided upon it in a manner very different from that in which their political differences usually class them, We have no hesitation in saying, that the power sought for by the Council is one which may be very usefully applied. It is one which was extensively exercised by the old Corporation, and exercised as the event has proved, most beneficially for the interests of the town. Scarcely a single instance, we believe, can be cited, where money was laid out on the faith of a future public advantage to be derived from it, in which the calculation has been falsified. We know that during the last 50Iyears the pros perity of Liverpool has increased in a ratio far outstripping the most sanguine expectations. There is no ground for concluding that it has yet come to its height; there is no ground for concluding that trade will not continue to go on as it has done, doubling itself every ten years ; and in that case, although property of various kinds has been, and may be in abeyance, the time is fast approaching when it will be brought into very productive operation ; and the question is, whether, with every reasonable probability that certain portions of land will be wanted, it is not the most prudent course to purchase them now, while they are at a compara tively trifling value, rather than be compelled, perhaps, to pay a very enhanced price for them at some future period? 'OOL. ROMER , TEMPJ -44 s ROMER. 09, will be P el a r lellini's OPer 3 A. Teton. London.) Hornoasue• L L . 0 elebrated Cowl E. UISS Romer Lleton tansbury L London. llorneastle EK ! !! that his Saturday , will OF of lining Stock IES ! CALLS! TIES, adaPted lolydaYs• t he e allowed in Shillings 0 r tu from Eleven iness into other those who 9 ' 31 • of his sta . , novel to ' 1 (within iftr` ITION. lil TS/ IS N— et, from . 16116 . One Sblllos. Fi ve Shilling!, n o'clock On: dmission , un he Acadegi7l. )f last Tues i t, lergyinant o , ish clergy .129, 1839' the authenli specting the on Saturdal• to her Er'seill. ite announce: !sty ex hilnte ire which 113 ' public occr_ ng ratulat ior ! ;hat the ob e i l I partic ol3r i insdowne, xl her M a j e , s" spAw joyful Pei' Lt interrnise(l3 !ri Vic toria ie boff in -6s the ol i ie i it e l r r s be honotir •er an d all 11 nuale r°L , ls 3uckiooll; towards lis merg ed , re they Loyal M! T he t hope. 0 iongst °le g bOS °°l , repN aCv); li g prod i g i° o ing by na se 0 3/ r . e niew be • a 11 1 ° 11) e n the st a ' , ° h ,,, at th e ttitude alitor t cau se e , is a challre, e g iant •er , her JO` ri d figh t ' 3 .1 e or 3 ' our irle3ll :e to ce ° ,,, 11 1 1 . of e land' Refor " Ij i 3 'e had • :d tadel ; - , s our h i e , ' acts , 117 ,h A u e s i t , to " ,ati i se ey e, ; y still r „ it becOd word °I THE PACKET SHIP " PATRICK HENRY." This fine new ship, which arrived on Monday last, after a smart passage, is now lying at the east side of the Prince's Dock. She is of about a thousand tons burden, new mea- surement ; was built for Messrs. Grinnell and Minturn's line of packets, (consigned to Messrs. Wildes, Pickers gill and Co., of this town), by Messrs. Brown and Bell, of New York, and is in every point a first rate ship. A New York contemporary says, in noticing this vessel—" To speak of new packets is so common an occurrence, that it attracts but little attention. Nautical men, however, are never tired of seeing a new ship. A large number of gentlemen, fami liar with the science of ship-building, have visited this ex traordinary vessel, and have pronounced her to be, in every respect, one of the finest ships now belonging to this or any other port." Our contemporary will be gratified to learn that many gentlemen, equally versed in naval architecture, on this side the Atlantic, have visited the " Patrick Henry," and express a high opinion, corroborative of that of their Transatlantic brethren. As we feel assured—such is the in terest taken in whatever belongs to navigation in this mari time country—that ;not only nautical, but mercantile men, and Englishmen generally, are never weary of hearing of improvement in naval architecture, we shall notice this new packet-ship more particularly. The " Patrick Henry . " is built of the very best materials, including live oak, African oak, elm, &c. She is of a fine model for a merchant vessel, has a handsome figure-head and decorated stern, and looks fine and warlike in the water. She bears a strong resemblance to the " Roscius," one of the very finest packet-ships on the station ; and, like her, has a poop deck (under which is the range of cabins), and a topgallant forecastle, but without a spar deck, the main deck being open, and running (including the cabin sole) fore-and aft. She is fastened in a superior manner, and is neatly rigged in the usual square style of the large fast vessels, amongst which she takes a conspicuous place. The entrance or smoking cabin, formilig a vestibule to the main saloon, is at the extrepe stern, lighted by the stern windows ; and the floor is a few steps below the quarter-deck, the upper part or roof rising three or four feet above it. In the fore part of this is the wheel, with a window in front ; so that the helms man is completely sheltered from the weather, and has, at the same time, a sufficient view of the sails and the effect of the rudder on the movements of the ship. Two neat stair cases, one on each side, lead to the grand cabin or saloon. The saloon is a splendid apartment, of about fifteen yards in length. The sides are beautifully_ empanelled in the finest choice wood of " every clime," in nearly the same style as' the cabin of the Roscius, forming an exceedingly rich and effective specimen of cabinet work. The styles of the doors and intermediate panelling are of satin wood; the centres of the panels of the same, and also (the middle small panels) of the root of the American ash tree—a beautiful fea thered white wood. The sunk parts or mouldings of those are of dark rosewood and zebra wood—the latter finely streaked and clouded. In the top panel of each of the state-room doors, which is of satin wood, is an oval Venetian blind, also of satin wood. Between each door and compartment, are convex pilasters—fourteen on each side—of rosewood thrown out on a broad convex ground or back-work of zebra-wood. These pilasters are of satin-wood, inlaid with ebony, and with a central ornament. The bases of these are in imitation of dark veined marble : and the capitals are also inlaid, and richly gilded. The cornice is of dark wood and mahogany, with gilded mouldings. The contrast formed by these various coloured woods is striking; yet the whole harmonizes, and has a splendid and gorgeous effect. The ladies' cabin, farther forward, adjoins the saloon, the two forming, by the lowering of a large panel between. hung in the man ner of a window, one continuous apartment of great length and elegance. It is finished in the same style as the other, and may be entered from the main deck, with which both cabins ate flush. Fronting the main deck is a fine stained glass window. The state, or sleeping rooms, each containing two berths, are finished in front with polished rose, satin, and zebra wood to correspond, They are at once light and airy, each having a large side or port window, and a patent deck light. They are twenty-four in number, in all ; and will consequently accommodate forty-eight passengers. The furniture in both cabins is appropriate and neat. The tables are of mahogany. At the upper end of 'the saloon there is a sofa across the full breadth of the apartment, double the length of ordinary sofas. Over this is fixed a handsome mirror. The subsidiary accommodations are of the first order. The steward's pantry, leading out of the ladies' cabin, and with an entrance from the main deck, is unusu ally spacious, and is replete with glass, china ware, &c., for the dispensing of " the good things of this life. In fine, the " Patrick Henry' , is a well-built, well-found, and beautiful vessel. She will form a valuable addition to the line ships running between this port and New York, and we wish her every success, She is commanded by Captain Delano, a gentleman whose skill as a seaman, and urbanity as a man, are well known and highly appreciated. The " Patrick Henry" sailed on the 7th instant. She brought thirteen passengers, namely :—Mr. Baker, Mrs. Baker and sister, Boston •, Mr. Peers, Mrs. Peers and daughter, Liverpool ; Mr. Alfred, London ; Mr. Davoren, Jamaica; Mr. Short, (King's Own,) and Mrs. Short; Mrs. Wilson, New York ; Mr. Carlsheim, Frankfort ; Mr. Adie, Edinburgh; Mr. Thompson, G:asgow. TROTTING MATCH AT AINTREE. GREAT TROTTING MATCH OF THIS DAY Wednesday last was the day appointed for the first of the great trotting matches, which had excited so much interest in the sporting world, to take place—the principal intended race being a match for 400 sovereigns each, three mile heats, between " the Birmingham Mare" and the American horse " Alexander." The day was fine, and a considerable con course of persons in vehicles of various descriptions, princi pally gigs and shandries. and aiso pedestrians, hastened to the ground, in expectation of witnessing a gratifying contest ; but in this they were, however, disappointed, the race not having come off, in consequence. it was said, of the owner of the " Birmingham Mare" having paid the forfeit—the animal not being in sufficiently good condition for the struggle. The same mare, however, is entered for the great sweepstakes of 500 sovereigns each, to be run for this day ; and some of the " knowing ones" expressed an opinion that he i r owner was apprehensive of the fatigue of heats, in which she would have to run at least six miles, and possibly nine, in order to win, would render her less able for the grand match of to-day. Be this as it may, the match did not come off, and the know ledge that it would not, which became known early in the day, tended to prevent that influx of spectators who would otherwise have been on the ground, and divested the sport of the day of much of its interest. The only race that came off was.a trotting match, namely, A MATCH for 250 SOVEREIGNS each , p. p. Three times round the Course. Mr. Eastwood's chestnut horse against Mr. Rushton's bay mare. The horse was ridden by Mr. Boland, of Manchester ; the mare by John Baird, a Scotchman, who is to ride the Scotch mare this day. Before starting, the American horse Bob Logic was brought out, and excited much interest. He was trotted, at intervals, several times round the course, and appeared to be a regular " Rattler." His rider, who, we learn, has for some days been exercising him in a field near the Old Roan, did not appear to spare him, and it was the general opinion of judges that he would have a good chance of winning the prize, on such ground, though with many the Birmingham mare is the favourite. The riders in the race of yesterday were each weighed to 13 stone. The distance to be run (thrice round the course) was four-and-a-half miles. The betting before starting was 3 to 1 in favour of the mare, and very few entertained any doubt but that she would win. They started at two minutes past three o'clock, the horse taking the lead by a consider able distance, and keeping it throughout, with the exception of a brief space, to which we shall hereafter allude. In the first round the mare broke several times into a cnnter, and was consequently pulled up by the rider. She evinced a disposition to break throughout the whole of the race, and it is therefore doubtful, had she come in first, whether she would have won the prize. The horse never once broke from a hard trot, and his gait was good. In rounding the bottom of the course the first time, the mare came pretty well up, but again dropped behind, and the horse was a good way a-bead at the distance-chair. The crowd at the winning-post closed in across the course as he came up, thinking probably that the race was concluded. His rider, apprehensive of an accident, pulled up, and this gave the mare en opportunity to come up and pass him. Her triumph was, however, of short duration. They had scarcely rounded the south end of the corner, when the horse was close up, and they ran northward to the lower end, for some time, nearly abreast. Before coining to the turn, the horse again got a-head, and continued to gain ground all the way in this round. When at the canal bridge, at the north end, he took the lead by about 100 yards. Betting was, however, at this time nearly even. They came to the winning -chaff in this round in nearly the same relative position, and the backers of the mare, which occasionally gallopped, began toy quake, as it appeared obvious that she was weak, and would are little chance. In the last round, the horse still continued to leave his adversary. He appeared to be about 150 yards a-head at the bridge, and came in winner by from 200 to 300 yards—thus, all but distancing the mare. The race was not one of peculiar interest to the sporting world, and we should not notice it at such length, but from its being one of the first trotting matches (in date) on the Liverpool race-course. The mare broke so often into a canter or gallop, that patience became exhausted ; and, from the first, not a few judges of such matters were of opinion that she had no chance. It is, on the other hand, but jus tice to Mr. Eastwood's horse to repeat, that he never once broke from a trot. The following is a statement of the time occupied in each round : min. sec. Ist time round, 14 mile 2nd „ Of 3rd „ If Total, 44 miles, in l4 42 or at the rate of about 18 miles an hour. There being no other race on that day, the company speedily dispersed. The following is the grand national trotting match, to be run on FRIDAY (THIS DAY). A SWEEPSTAKES of 500 SOVEREIGNS each. Ten miles. The American horse Bob Logic. The Birmingham mare. The Glasgow mare. The greatest interest is excited amongst the sporting com munity in the result of this race, and, should the day be favourable, a very numerous attendance will doubtless be on the course. We are authorised to announce, that the whole of the above stake (£1500) was deposited last night, and that the trot will take place this day at two o'clock. The three horses entered above will start. We shall take care to be in attendance, and announce the result as early as possi ble in a second edition. It is reported that Lord Alfred Hervey will stand for Cam• bridge, at the next election, with Mr. Manners Sutton. — Brighton Gazette. - - • M. de Tiszkiewiez, the richest landholder in Russian Li thuania, died a short time since. The St. Petersburg papers inform us that he left to his three sons 2000 villages, contain ing more than 60,000 serfs, and in ready money 10,030,000 of crowns, and that it was this gentleman who was said to have refused the hand of his daughter to Duke Alexander of Wirtemburg, who afterivards married the Princess Marie d'Orleans. His daughter has since married Prince Saphica, 2,000,000 of crowns for her dowry. A letter from St Peters burg says :—" This gentleman's property comprised 46 ex tensive domains, on which there are 20,000 families of pea santry. reckoning to them 60,000 males. In money he pos sessed 56,000,000 Polish florins, equal in French money to 21,600,000 f. He had had six children, of whom three sons, beside his daughter, survive him. The eldest, according to the laws of Lithuania inherits the whole of this immense wealth. He, however, has resigned one-fourth to be equally divided between his two brothers." INSOLVENT DEBTOR'S COURT. (Before Mr. Commissioner LAW.) The case of Calverley Huish, of this town, adjourned from Lancaster, in order that the insolvent might produce his books of account, was further heard, in the Sessions Court, yesterday, (Thursday.) Mr. VENABLEs appeared for the detaining creditor, and Mr. WILKINS for the insolvent. _ The insolvent said he threw himself upon the mercy of the Court, and prayed for time to amend his schedule. The Commissioner remarked that the present was an op portunity to bring forward any further witness. Thomas Jones, known by the name of " Shrewsbury Jones," deposed that he kne . w the insolvent, but had not in any way assisted in drawing out his schedule ; he believed that a person named Healey had drawn out a rough draft of it. He did not know that the insolvent had procured goods on a bill of exchange from Mr. Joseph Raleigh, of Manchester. He knew that he had goods (thirteen bales of drapery articles) from Thomas Williams. The whole of the goods were placed in his (witness's) hands in May last, by Williams. Ten of the bales were sent to London, and shipped in his (witness's) name for Gibraltar ; the others - were sold for £llO. The proceeds which would arise from the goods shipped were transferred by Williams to Huish. (The order of Williams to Jones to transfer the goods to finish, and one from Huish to Jones for him to dispose of the three remaining bales, were read.) The godds were sold to Mr. Mitchell, of Pres ton, £l5 of the proceeds were paid to the insolvent, £25 to a Mr. O'Connor, of Wapping, and £7O had been paid over to Williams by the consent and direction of Huish. Jones, in further giving his evidence, stated that there had been an arrangement made with the opposing creditor for him to take the proceeds of the bales of goods shipped in considera tion of the amount of the bills accepted by him. Mr. YATES (attorney for the opposing creditor) explained, by saying that Mr. Smith had been robbed to some amount in bill transactions, by one or other of the parties concerned with finish, and being unable to obtain a settling, a letter had been sent to the shipper of the goods in London, direct ing that the proceeds should be handed over to Smith ; but they did not expect one shilling. It appeared from thefurther evidence of Jones, that he had given the insolvent's books up to his (Huish's) wife, at her request. He had taken the benefit of the insolvent act some time ago, when he was indebted to Huish £4O. Since when he had not had any money transactions with him. In cross-examination by Mr. WILKINS, Jones said that, beyond his agency, he had not received a single farthing of the proceeds from the goods sold. There were £250 paid upon the goods shipped, which he had paid over to a Mr. Maine and Mr. Williams. The insolvent did not to his knowledge, receive one farthing, or know anything about the payment. In payment for the three bales sold, £BO had been given in cash, and an acceptance for £3O, which had been dishonoured. Mr. Smith had discounted various bills at his request, but he (Jones) had not received one shilling from any of the bill transactions. In answer to question'S put by Mr. VENADLES, it appeared that Jones, to induce Smith to accept the bills, had represen ted Williams as a young man doing very well, who had an extensive business in the shipping trade. Mr. Henry Smith stated that he had discounted the bills described in the schedule, which had been brought to him by Jones, who had told him that Williams was a man doing very well; that he had four vessels running regularly, /three of which were his own. He (Jones) stated that nuish had a situation worth £4OO or £5OO a year. Witness had not re ceived any money whatever on account of the bills in ques tion. Smith, on cross-examination, said that the per centage he was to receive on bills under £5O WAS five, and for those of ..£lOO and upwards, ten.. Thomas Williams, the person alluded to by Jones, stated that he had carried on business in Liverpool for the last two or three years, and was a shipper of Manchester goods. He was not the owner, nor ever had been, of ships, or shares of ships. The witness gave a history of becoming acquainted with Jones and Huish, the former of whom, he said, he acci dently met in Tithebarn-street in February last, and was in troduced by him to Huish in March. The witness entered into a long statement *respecting bill transactions between himself, Huish, Jones, and other parties ; and stated that Smith had agreed to take 1:294, part of the proceeds of the goods shipped, in consideration of all the bills that were in the hands of the insolvent. The insolvent was put back to amend his schedule. Mr. Henry Smith and Mr. Joseph Raleigh were appointed assignees.' film.' AND Gm:dz.—We have seldom seen the market in Great Charlotte-street better supplied with fish and game than it has been within the last few days. We have particu larly remarked the very fine display of turbot and codfish at Mr. Newton's shop in the market. The most refined epicure may there suit his taste to the greatest nicety. As a purveyor of good things" in the shape of fish and game, Mr. New ton has scarcely an equal. A trial will satisfy any one of the superior quality and prime condition of the finny and fea thered tribes which he has on sale. LIME-STREET WARD.—Our readers will perceive that the conservatives of this ward intend to celebrate- the glorious triumph which they have recently achieved, in the return of Mr. Rigby to the Town-council, by a public dinner, which is to take place at Lucas' Repository, on 'Wednesday next. We have no doubt that there will be a strong muster of " good men and true" on the occasion. The dinner is to be provided by Mr. Lawton, of the Rainbow Hotel, Basnett street, whose well-known taste in such matters is a sufficient guarantee that the wines and eatables will be of the most choice and delicious description. MILK Fur:cu.—We have seldom tasted so delicious a com pound as the " Milk Punch" which Mr. Haram advertises for sale. Its exquisite beverage combines the richness and sweetness of the grape, the fragrance of the lime, and the exhiliration of champagne. Those "who taste it will scarcely ever after " fancy" any other descriptipn of punch. We understand that Mr. Baxendale, who has held the im portant office of general superintendent in the London and Birmingham railway, resigns that post at the expiration of the present year. THE GREAT WESTERN.—This vessel is now due at Bris tol, if she has not already arrived. If she reached that port yesterday the papers may arrive in Liverpool in time for our second edition. She will bring news to the 17th instant, which will be nine days later than the day on which the Pa trick Henry sailed. SPORT FOR THE HOLIDAYS !—We once more direct the attention of our readers to Mr. Colles's advertisement, next week being positively his last in Liverpool. All who wish to provide themselves with a delightful source of amusements for the approaching festive season, should pay Mr. C. a visit immediately. We would likewise remind our readers that Mr. C. has removed to No. 126, Bold-street, within three doors of Berry-street. MR. Roses LECTURES AT THE PARTHENON INSTITU TION, MANCHESTER.—The first of a course of lectures on the beauties and advantages of poetry, was delivered by Mr. Rose, the bard of colour, to the members of the Parthenon Institution, Smithfield-market, on Tuesday evening. There was a good attendance, and the lecture was listened to with much interest. Among the points touched on by the lectu rer were :—Reasons why Manchester had been hitherto un favourable to poetry ;—What is poetry, or a disquisition into its nature and art ;—The outward forms of nature and visible life exemplified, with their impressions on the mind ;—The inward emotions illustrated ;—The abrupt style, embodying the sudden emanations of mind, the most natural and effec tive, with examples from various authors ;—The insipid conventional language of different kinds of modern poetry adduced as injurious to it ;—A poetical reform wanted in this reforming age ;—The mere critic examined, and his general pretensions exposed ;—What is the poet I—Rhyme ;--Blank verse ;—lnstability of human grandeur, compared to the enduring glory of great thoughts, handed down in song.— Manchester Courier. ENTERTAINMENT TO CAPTAIN WARTHUR. - 011 Mon day afternoon an elegant entertainment was given to Captain M'Arthur, of the Royal Sovereign iron steamer, by a numer ous and most respectable party of his friends, in the saloon of that fine vessel, which was lying at the Broomielaw, and brilliantly lighted up for the occasion. Alexander Johnston, Esq., of Shieldhall, Chairman of the Committee of Directors of the Royal Steam-packet Company, was in the chair, sup ported on the right by the esteemed guest of the evening, and on the left by the Rev. Mr. M`Tavish. John Neill, Esq., Deacon Convener of the Trades' House, and Alexander Drysdale, Esq., Croupiers. After discussing an excellent dinner, accompanied by a profuse supply of champaign, the chairman commenced the business of the day, and conducted it throughout with that straightforward independence and genuine good-humour which have obtained for him not only the respect, but the kindly good wishes of the whole commu nity. After all the usual standing toasts had been given and drunk with applause, the chairman craved an especial bum per for the toast of the evening, " Captain M'Arthur, their respected guest," preceding the proposal with a high eulo gium on his character and qualifications as a gentleman and a seaman. The toast having been responded to with the most enthusiastic applause, Captain M'Artbur returned thanks in very becoming terms, interspersing his observations with many judicious remarks as to the capabilities of the Sove reign as a sea vessel. Next followed " The Trade of Clyde, and a speely completion to the improvements contemplated," —" Success to Steam Navigation, and all improvements for facilitating intercourse between the British empire and foreign countries." Captain M'Arthur gave, "The Lord Provost and Magistrates of Glasgow." Next came "The Lord Mayor and authorities of Liverpool,"—" An honourable rivalry in trade,"—" The Manufacturers of our country." Mr. J. B. Neilson, engineer, Gas Works, gave, " May the ultimate use of iron as the material for ship-building prove as successful as the first year's experience has indicated," coupled with a variety of interesting and highly amusing remarks on the su ▪ periority of iron to wood in ship building, and looking for '. ward to the day, in confident expectation, when " Britain's best bulwarks" would be her iron walls ! " The Croupiers" were toasted with rapturous applause; and Mr. Neill replied with his usual modesty and sterling good sense. " Messrs. Tod and M`Gregor, the builders of the Sovereign :"—Mr. Tod replied. Captain Al'Arthur gave " Captain Cook, of the Royal George," which was drunk with all the honours. Mr. Drysdale gave the " Town and Trade of Liverpool, and the Shipping of the Mersey." Many other toasts were drunk. With the excellent music of Thomson's band, and some capi tal singing, aided by the novelty of dining in so elegant an apartment on board ship, we must say that we have seldom, if ever, spent a more agreeable evening. The highly honour able sentiments expressed towards other companies, and the fair spirit of honest rivalry which appeared to actuate every individual present, contributed, no doubt, to this result.— Glasgow Constitutional. LIVERPOOL GRAND NATIONAL 'STEEPLE CHASE.— Thursday, March sth, 1840. Umpires—the Earl of Sefton and Lord Macdonald.—A Sweepstakes of 20 sovs each, 5 ft. with 150 added, for horses of all denominations, carrying 12st each. A winner of four steeple-chases in 1839 to carry slb ; of five, 71b extra. Over a line of country within ten miles of the town of Liverpool. The ground to be chosen by the umpires, or such other persons as they may appoint. The second horse to receive 30 sovs out of the stake, and the third horse to save his stake. The ground to be shown to the riders on the morning of the race by the umpires, or their delegate. No rider to go through any gateway, or more than 100 yards along any road or footpath. Any of the horses entered for this race going over any of the leaps in the steeple-chase course before the race, to be disqualified. Riders to weigh before starting for their own security. The winner to pay 10 sovs for expenses. Stake to be paid before starting, or not entitled, although a winner. The umpires shall have the power to appoint such assistants as they may require, and their decision on all questiOns that may arise to be final. To close and name on the Ist of January, 1840, in London, Liverpool, and Manchester. Present Subscribers. —Lord Sefton, Lord Chesterfield, Lord Craven, Lord Mac donald, Lord W. Beresford, Lord Howth, Lord Waterford, Lord Suffield, Lord Cranstoun, Count Bathyany, Sir E. Mostyn ' Sir T. Stanley, Sir David B a i r d, H on . A. Villiers, W. M. Stanley, M.P., J. P. Somers, M.P., Thos. William son, J. C. Calvert, J. Elmore, J. Villebois, jun., A. L. Goodman, John White. Joseph Peel, Thomas Theobald, Joseph Anderson, Col. Copeland, Captain Edwards, Capt. Cauty, Captain Fairlie, Thomas Speed, 11. Justice, Benjamin Collett, Charles Marshall, S. Nicholson, Mr. Blyth, M. Yourell, J. Smith, W. H. Hornby, J. Stephenson, W. H. Peters, J. Knaresboro', John Devine. George Ashton, Fre derick Seymour, Charles J. Gardner, George Wood, J. M. Lee, J. G. Wylde, George Ha i milton ' H. M. Blake, M. H. Powell, Mr. Osbaldeston, George Cholmondeley, R. H. Rey nard, J. H. Leche, and Thomas Rawlins. The second race will be for a Hurdle Sweepstakes of 10 sovs each, with 30 added ; two miles ; four years old, Ilst ; five, list 61b ; six and aged, 12st ; the second horse to save his stake : to close on the Ist January, 1840, and to name on the evening before the race ; six subscribers•or no race ; any horse starting for the great steeple-chase, and not being distanced, allowed 51b; the winner of the great steeple-chase to carry 51b extra, CORRESPONDENCE. COLONEL PASLEY'S SUBMARINE OPERATIONS. TO THE EDITOR OF THE LIVERPOOL STANDARD. SlR,—The papers for some time past have teemed with eulogies on the proceedings of Col. Pasley, in his attempt at removing the wreck of the Royal George. Far be it from me to say one word in opposition to that officer's merits ; but I really think that justice has not been done to Mr. Abbinett, who undertook the blowing to pieces of the Byron, under arrangements between him and the Harbour Master, the whole cost of which does not, I understand, exceed £l5O. Nothing could surpass the quiet and talented manner in which Mr. Abbinett proceeded in this affair ; and, when the cost of the operation is compared with the other, which report states has been near £12,000, I think it would not -have been trespassing on the public purse, had the Corpora tion presented Mr. Abbinett with a snuff-box, with a suitable inscription upon it. By inserting the foregoing you will oblige yours, Nov. 25th, 1839. A SUBSCRIBER. CHURCH MISSIONARY SOCIETY. TO THE EDITOR OF THE LIVERPOOL STANDARD SIR,—It is a question frequently asked, What has Liver pool done for the Church Missionary Society under the pre sent emergency, viz., the defalcation in her funds of nearly £ll,OOO in the year, when the urgent calls upon the society for more missionaries abroad are more pressing than ever ? Can Liverpool satisfactorily answer the question ? If not, let us, with the blessing of Almighty God, at once put our hands to the plough. I know many excuses may be made, from the present bad state of trade, and the deranged state of the money market; but these apply equally to all other towns, and I believe there is scarcely another which has not done much more than► Liverpool, in proportion to her wealth and importance ; besides which, now is the time that the money is wanted, and we may not be here to-morrow to give. £l,OOO might be raised in one week, without a single individual making an iota of sacrifice. I beg to remain, sir, your obedient servant, A FRIEND TO THE CHURCH MISSIONARY SOCIETY. Liverpool, Nov. 27th, 1839. THE NEW COLLEGIATE SCHOOL. TO TILE EDITOR OF THE LIVERPOOL STAND.4RD. SIR,—I, in common with many persons in my station of life, have been looking anxiously for a school where our sons might receive a sound education on the principles of the church of our fathers. The proposed collegiate institution appeared likely to answer the object we had in view, when judge our disappointment at hearing that the vital principle of the establishment is to be sacrificed to please a crotchet of certain of the projectors. Sir, let us not be misunderstood. We want a school to TEACH the principles of Me Established Church—to spread a knowledge of its truth, wisdom, useful ness, and beauty—to support it in all its integrity as we have received it from our fathers, and to transmit it untarnished to our children. This cannot be done if any portion of its sacred lessons is, under any circumstances, or for any plausible pre tence, made a secondary consideration. The Dissenters have very excellent institutions, that appear to answer their pur pose in every way, and with which the Churchmen do not wish to interfere ; surely, then, it is not unreasonable on the part of the Churchman to demand that his children shall be educated in those principles which he conceives to be the right ones. If a Dissenter sends his child to a school of the Established Church, it is a tacit admission that he does not object to his being educated in those principles, and if a Churchman sends his child to the Dissenters he shows him self equally indifferent. The conduct of certain individuals would almost induce the conviction, that, notwithstanding their education and high station, they have not considered what the Catechism really is. Else they would never have spoken with the disgusting flippancy they have done, about " not making children talk about godfathers and godmothers who have none to talk about." The Catechism of the Esta blished Church is the greatest embodyment in a small space of real wisdom to be found in the world. Containing all that is necessary to form our social life, and nearly all conducing to our everlasting welfare. Amidst these immortal lessons none are more beautiful than the duties of godfathers and godmothers. Properly understood and fulfilled, they would tend more to make men love one another than any other in stitution invented for the benefit of fallen man. How can these things be understood if the Catechism is given up? I say given up, for if it is not insisted on as the key-stone of the arch, it is in point of fact given up. Perhaps we shall next hear of a school established for the teaching of reading, humouring the prejudices \ of those who object to learn the alphabet. To many fathers with large families and small means this compromising has given great dissatisfaction, and without the directors look to their real position in time, and retrace their steps, the Collegiate School will not succeed, and further, it will not deserve to succeed. I am, Sir, yours obediently, A FATHER. REPAIRING THE STREETS. TO THE EDITOR OF THE LIVERPOOL STANDARD. SlB.,—Those members of the town-council to whom is en trusted the care of directing improvements in paving in the streets of Liverpool, would, in my opinion, do well were they to finish their work entirely at one place while they are em ployed upon it, instead of leaving a great many streets open at one time. The one I allude to, in particular, is Nelson street, Great George's Square. About a month or six weeks ago there was a general repairing of the streets in that neigh bourhood, at which time several flags were taken up in the pavement, which have never since been replaced, and the ground underneath being very soft and full of holes, makes it very disagreeable in wet weather to walk thereon. Hoping that the town-council will speedily qiVe their orders that the paving shall be completed in this neighbourhood.— I will, subscribe myself, yours respectfully, VIATICUS. Liverpool, 25th Nov., 1839. DIRTY STATE OF SEA BROW.—A correspondent complains of the abominable condition in which Sea Brow is left from month to month. This street, which contains three respect able inns, whose dining rooms are much frequented, is scarcely ever visited by the scavengers. Perhaps a complaint to the Watch Committee would have the desired effect. The remaining soirees at the Royal Institution are arranged :o take place as follows :—The third on the 23d December, :he fourth on the 3d February, and the fifth on the 16th of March. HOYLAKE LIFE-BOAT.—Early on the morning of the 25th inst. the Hoylake Life-boat was promptly launched, and pro ceeded to the assistance of a brig, which had ruu in during the gale of the previous night, and anchored near the Northeast Buoy. The brig was subsequently brought into port under charge of the master of the Life-boat. This is the second in stance during the past month, in which valuable services have been rendered by this boat to the shipping of the port. Time was when the Sovreign of this country could avail himself of the counsel of a solicitor as well as an attorney- general. — But now, alas ! Oxford, Reading, Newark, are impracticable : Messrs. Erle, and Talfourd, and Wilde dare not risk a contest among the three. It is said, however, that Serjeant Wilde will be prevailed upon to risk it.—Go it Jo nathan. FATAL RAILWAY ACCIDENT.—WARRINGTON MONDAY NIGHT.—A sad scene took place at the Railway-station, in this town, this afternoon. The Birmingham train from Man chester brought a young woman, to all appearance in a dying state, who had been run over by the train as it passed the Kenyon Junction, on the Liverpool and Manchester line. Her left lee was hanging sadly mutilated from her body, one of her shoulders were dislocated, and her head considerably injured. The shrieks she uttered on being lifted out of the carriage will not be readily forgotten by those who heard them; she was evidently suffering the most intense - agony. The moment the train stoped, every assistance was rendered by Mr. Rutter, the agent at the station, and other persons employed there. The sufferer was conveyed to the Patten Arms Hotel, which adjoins the station, and by the time she was got up stairs, Mr. Hunt, surgeon, and Mr. Robinson, the house-surgeon to the Warrington Dispensary, were iu attendance. On examination, it was found that the wheels of the engine had past along the left leg from the centre of the thigh down to the foot, and that the limb was crushed to a complete mummy. Amputation was immediately re sorted to. The operation was performed by Dr. Hunt. The poor woman was insensible during the greater part of the operation, she gradually sunk, and did not survive longer than a quarter of an hour after it had been performed. Front inquiries made since the accident, I learn that the deceased was a band-loom weaver, named Johanna Sankey, of Croft, in this county. She was an interesting, good looking girl, in the twenty-third year of her age. The engineer in charge of the train states, that the deceased ran across the rails at the Kenyon Junction just as the train was passing, when it was not more than a few yards from her. The engine knocked her down, and the whole train passed over her. He stopped the engine immediately, and no medical assistance being at hand, it was deemed advisable to bring her on to Warrington, after a ligature had been ap plied by a passenger to the bleeding and fractured limb. She had been to Liverpool to nurse a sick brother filling the situation of porter, at Blizard's liquor vaults. Her brother, it seems, had sufficiently recovered to permit of his removal to Croft, and accordingly they both came to the Kenyon Junction by the first train leaving Liverpool at a quarter before twelve o'clock. A spring cart was waiting to convey them to Croft front the station, and just after her brother and his luggage had been got into it, she found that he had left his stick on the opposite side of the rails. This led to her untimely death. She ran towards the stick, but had scarcely advanced five yards when the Birmingham train came up and killed her, as already described. OPENING OF THE NEW POST-OFFICE HOTEL.—On Mon- day evening a highly respectable party of gentlemen assem bled at the new Post-office Hotel on the occasion of the opening of that establishment. A most sumptuous enter tainment was provided, and the feast of reason and the flow of soul were kept up till a late hour. THE LONDON MAlL.—Much anxiety was felt here on Wednesday morning in consequence of the non-arrival of the London mail, which was detained five hours beyond its time. We understand that the engine got off the rails on the em bankment about six miles this side Birmingham. We believe the passengers escaped without injury. THEATRE.ROYAL.—The benefits having commenced, our critical notices for the season are ended ; and they end with a hope that all the performers who appeal to the liberality of the public may find their expectations more than realised. We would, however, call special attention to Mr. Baker's appeal, which he makes on Monday next. The pieces lie has selected are calculated to afford much gratification. Mr. Hoskins will appear in one of them. A crowded house may reasonably be anticipated. The performances during the week of Miss Romer, Mr. Templeton, Mr. Stansbury, and Mr. G. Horncastle, have given general satisfaction to tole rably crowded auditories. Miss Romer takes her benefit this evening. MELANCHOLY OCCURRENCE. —Yesterday an inquest was held before P. F. Curry, Esq. Coroner, on v►ew of the body of Ann Maybrick. The deceased, a fine young woman of eighteen years of age, was niece to Mr. Maybrick, clerk of St. Peter's Church. It appeared that the body of the de ceased was found on Wednesday in the canal, near Mr. Muspratt's chemical works. She lived with her mother in Dansie-street, and was last seen alive by her friends on Mon day evening, when she appeared to bequite happy and cheer ful. There was no evidence how or by what manner she got into the water, and the jury necessarily returned a ver dict to the effect, that the unfortunate deceased was " found drowned." FATAL ACCIDENT AT THE DOCKS.—Yesterday, an inquest was held on the body of James Ireland, The deceased was employed in assisting to hoist goods by means of a crane, at the King's Dock Pier-head, on the Bth instant, when the crane gave way, and part of it falling upon him, severely in jured him. He was taken to the Northern Hospital, where every attention was paid to him ; but he died yesterday morning. Verdict—" Accidental death." C , IESTER CHEESE FAlR.—There was a large quantity of cheeie pitched in our halls yesterday. Sales very brisk; and the following prices were freely given. Prime 565. to 785.; Middling 555. to Ms.; inferior from 455. to 55s.—Chester Gazette. A COACH TO AUSTRALIA. The other day, in Little Bolton, a woman was telling a friend that her husband had got a " papper" that would bring all his family to Australia. free. Upon which the friend began to expatiate on the dan gers of a six months' voyage. " Ay , ay," replied the woman, " but we'll go by th' railroad." On being told that the railroad went only . part of the way, she exclaimed, " Well, well; it doesn't signify; if the railroad isn't ready yet, we can go by th' coach r POLICE INTELLIGENCE.-TUESDAY. A MASQUERADE. A merry-looking young fellow, without either coat of hat, but who carried something under his arm which he evidently wished to conceal, was placed at the bar. The officer who captured the laughing youth said he was intoxicated, and making a great noise in the street. When he went up to him, he was disguised as a carter, but he in formed the officer that he was nothing so common as a driver of horses, for he had the felicity to be a quill-driver--in other words, a clerk. As, in addition to the disguise confessed to, he was also disguised with liquor, the officer, who respected not either his profession or professions, hurried him off to Bridewell. Mr. Rushton.—Well, sir, what have you to say for your self? Prisoner, (grinning)—Why, sir, I had been at a masquer ade, and I got too much drink. Mr. Rushton.—What is that which you have got under your arm ? Prisoner.—Oh, sir, I went in the character of a carter, and this is my smock-frock and mask. Mr. Rushton.—Have you any money, sir? The prisoner scratched his head, and looked puzzled ex ceedingly. He could not recollect whether he had any coin remaining when he was taken into custody. At length one of the officers relieved his embarrassment by stating, that when searched at Bridewell, the sum of lOid. was found in his possession. Mr. Rushton advised the prisoner to be more discreet in his merrymakings in future, and discharged him. COMPLAINT AGAINST A CARTER. Dr. O'Donnell complained against James Blain, the owner and driver of a lorry. Dr. O'Donnell stated, that he was passing in his carriage, down Tithebarne-street, on Saturday last, when the street was obstructed by the defendant's lorry, which was on the wrong side. He put his head out of the carriage window, and called to the defendant to make room for him to pass ; but as the latter was talking to some other carters, he conti nued his conversation, and heeded not the request. "We continued poking," said the learned doctor, at the tail of his cart, till we arrived at the Sessions-house, where he made room, though he might have let us pass at any moment from , the time when we came up to him.' The defendant said he could not make room sooner than he did, the street was so obstructed by other carts. He was tined 2s. 6d. and costs. FRAUD ON THE REVENUE. . Mr. Brooke, solicitor to the customs at this port, appeared to substantiate a charge against a seaman, accused of smug- , gling. It appeared that police-officer Searcher apprehended the prisoner on the 20th instant, near the Brunswick Dock. He was coming from the dock, and on his person was found six pounds and a half of leaf tobacco. He belonged to the City of Waterford. He stated that he had purchased the tobacco at Quebec. The prisoner admitted the offence. He was fined £lOO, or, in default of payment, to be committed six mouths to the Borough Gaol. Mr. Rushton said, he would recommend the prisoner to the merciful consideration of the Board. A RONV AMONGST THE NIGGERS—BRUTAL ASSAULT. A young negro of " the deepest dye," who gave his name as Julius Beck, appeared to complain against a female who was only slightly tinged with the complexion of Ethiopia. The complainant said, A was sittin in a Missa Johnson public-house, an dat woman dare she sittin' dare too, takin a glass o summat. Bell, a got up an a was welkin a cross a room, ben she give a hawk an' spit an' spit an' hawk all at me. So a look at her, an den she hawk again, more louder nor de toder time : Oh, berry loud ! Berry bell—den she say—lookin right at me—dirt, dirt. So I much in a great big passion, an I strike her good knock on her high ! I confess I did dat, because I was in a passion you see. Mr. Rushton—Very well ; there's an end of that. Have the goodness to change places. The accused lady mounted the witness-box, and her dark skinned opponent took his place where the defendants usually stand. This lady spoke somewhat better English than the other, though her language was disfigured by a curious patois. She said—" You see saw, that I always smook me peep (smoke my pipe) at Mr. Johnson's at an evening, ovaw a glaws of peppamint or anniseed, or clove, or gingeretta, and as I was smooking—l was of coorse expectorating. I nevaw thought of giving him the most small offence. Howevaw, he ran at at me—l ran away—he followed me, and he strick me once or twice, and at lawst knocked me down with a stick. See my eye saw, don't you see ?'' The eye of the lady was in truth shockingly disfigured. Mr. Rushton—How could you think of striking a woman in that brutal manner. Julius—Why you see, sa—a did'nt—a only just touch he berry gentle. But den a'll tell you whor, sa—she call me a black fellow ; said a wor notink but black fellow. Whor you tink o dat dare sa ? She put me in passion. A negro and an exceedingly fine looking young man, who we conceive was an American Indian, corroborated the testi mony of the woman, and described the violence of Julius as most inhuman. The negro said, that he (Julius) had felled her with one heavy blow of his stick. " I tell him," said he, " that him big blackguard, for fight lady. What for you knock down de lady say I ? him not de heart of de man in him breast that strike the weaker wessell." Mr. Rushton said, it appeared, that though Julius had got the summons, he alone was to blame. The assault was a very brutal one, and should be severely punished. Julius was fined 20s. and costs. In default of payment, he was to be committed 14 days. WEDNESDAY. ROMISII MALIGNITY AND FEROCITY. An Irishman, named Patrick Sennett, having been placed at the bar, before Messrs. Rushton and R. V. Yates, Police-officer No. 87 stated, that on Monday night he found the prisoner in the streets in a state of intoxication, and, being desirous to take him to his own home, ra ther than to Bridewell, he inquired of the man where he lived. The reply was " In Portland-street," and thither the officer was conducting the drunken son of Erin, when Patrick turned round, and very politely demanded, " Where the bloody h— are you taking me ?" The officer replied, "I am taking you home ;" and thereupon the Irishman exhibited his gratitude by commencing an assault upon the policeman. He inflicted a very severe wound on the head and hand of the officer, and, being a tall, muscular man, succeeded, in the struggle which ensued, in getting his adversary underneath. He placed himself on the top of the prostrate policeman, and then pro ceeded to pull out and open a knife, which seemed to be as large as a razor. Seeing this, and hearing the threats of the ruffian, the officer exclaimed, " For God's sake spare my life." " No," was the Irishman's reply, " there are too many of you protestant b—s." Fortunately, at this instant, policeman No. 331 was seen coming up, and the bloody minded fellow then threw the knife away into an adjoining pool of water. No 87 stated that, in consequence of the hurts he received, he was unable to attend the court and give his evidence on the preceding day. No. 331 said, that at the top of Portland-street he found the prisoner on the top of the complaining officer, whom he released, and assisted in taking Sennett to Bridewell. The prisoner solemnly declared that he did not use a knife of any kind. He was very drunk at the time, and did not know what he was doing. Mr. Rushton—Then how do you know you did not take out a knife ? Prisoner.—l had not one in my custody, of any description whatever. Mr. Rushton, after having consulted with his brother ma gistrate, told the prisoner that they had some doubts whe ther they should not send him to take his trial at the sessions ; but, under the circumstances, they thought the ends of jus tice might be satisfied with a fine. The prisoner was ordered to pay a penalty of £5 ; in de fault, to be committed for two months. The prisoner said that he was not able to pay ss. CONJUGAL FELICITY. _ A man named M`lienna, who keeps an old clothes-shop in Patton -garden, was placed at the bar, having been given in custody on the previous night, on a charge of assaulting his brother-in-law and wife. John Doyle, the brother-in-law, stated that his sister bad been married to the prisoner about three months, and during the whole of that time, as he had been informed by the neighbours (for she herself refused to mention the subject to him), the prisoner had been in the habit of ill-using his wife whenever he got drunk, which was generally three times a week. On the very day after their marriage he beat her, and about a week ago he turned her out of the house and took in a woman of ill character. He (witness) waited upon his brother-in-law to advise him to abandon his vicious courses and his vicious companions, who might call them selves his friends, but who were in reality his enemies, and to endeavour to prevail upon him to treat his wife better, when the prisoner said that he would do as he liked with hcr, for she was his wife. Witness answered, " And she is my sister, and I will protect her; and if I cannot do it, I will appeal to the law." The prisoner then assaulted him, and struck him two or three severe blows. The prisoner was ordered to pay 20s and costs, for the assault on Doyle, in default of payment, to be imprisoned eleven days—and to find bail to keep the peace, particularly towards his wife. CRUELTY TO HORSES. A. carter, named Barlow, having been placed before the magistrates, Mr. Robert Horsfall stated that a few days ago he was going along Exchange-street East, when he saw the carter leave the parapet and go to his horse, which was then pro ceeding very quietly and steadily, and check it so severely as to bring it on its haunches. Of that, however, he did not think much, as he thought it likely that the horse had not obeyed some order which might have been given, though he (Mr. Horsfall) did not hear it. But the man then proceeded to kick the horse on the hind sinew of the foreleg, so as to bring it on its knees, and when it had recovered its feet, he struck it a blow on the nostrils with his fist—as severe a blow as a man could well inflict. The Carter.—Begging your pardon, sir, you are telling false. You say you seed me leave the parapet ; but I was picking up the horns as was falling off, and as there was a cart coming behind me and one before me, I called out " Way," two or three times, and she would'nt stop, so I hit her a slight slap on the face with my hand, as I carry no whip or stick. The carter was ordered to pay 10: and costs. YESTERDAY. STEALING FROM ST. JOHN'S MARKET. Patrick Mullen and Richard Mulleneux were charged with stealing a barrel of red herrings. John Nugent said he was a dealer in eggs and fish, and had a standing in St. John's Market. The prisoner, Patrick Mullen, had been in his service since June last, and was intrusted with the key of the store cellar, in which there was a quantity of Scotch red her rings, branded " R. Smith." From information he received, he went to the office of Mr. Graham, in St. John's Market, and there saw one of the barrels. It was worth 245. Ile had Mullen taken into custody. Catherine Reid said her husband kept a herring shop in Pickup-street, and had dealt for some months with Mr. Nugent. On Monday night last the two prisoners came with a barrel of herrings in a cart. Mullen offered them to her for sale ; but she declined buy ing them. Mulleneux said he had got them for carting, which she said she did not believe. He then offered them for 165., and she said she gave 245. a barrel to Mr. Nugent, and would not have them. The prisoner Mullen, on being apprehend ed, and told the charge against him, said, " unfortunately I did take them." He afterwards confessed he had sold them to Patrick Hussey, in Preston-street. Mulleneux, on being apprehended, said that he only carted them. Hussey, a pub lican and shopkeeper, admitted that he had purchased the herrings for 13s. They were taken to his house by Mulle neux. Mullen went there, and said he got them from his brother, who was engaged in one of the Dublin steamers. The prisoner said he could not say anything against it. Mul leneux said he only carted them. They were both commit ted for trial. Mr. Rushton strongly reprehended the con duct of Hussey, who bought the herrings for 135., though he must have known they were worth 245. EFFECTS OF D R INKING.—ATTEMPTED SUICIDE.—A. man of the name of Robert, a joiner, living in the neighbourhood of Stanley-street North, aged 63 years, attempted to hang himself on Friday last, when he was accidentally discovered by his daughter, who cut him down. DISCONTINUANCE OF THE CUSTOMS' NIGHT WATCH.— An order has just been issued by the Commissioners of her Majesty's Customs, stating, thatfrom and after the Ist of January next, the night watch by the Customs' day pay offi cers will cease on certain articles of import therein stated, and those goods remain, whenever left on the quays or docks, en tirely at the risk of the importers or consignees—it being dis tinctly understood, that they will be held severally responsible for the quantity recorded in the landing-waiter's blue book, as taken at the time of first examination after landing from the respective ships, and that no unnecessary or avoidable delay is to occur to the parties conveying their respective goods to the bonding warehouses on the day following, unless'special authority to extend that period be granted by the Collector and other officers of the Liverpool Customs. A man, who, on Thursday, was assisting in landing a tiger from a ship in the Pool, near the London Docks, was sud denly caught across the back of the neck and head by the animal, and lacerated in a shocking manner. His name is Archdeacon. MUTINY ON BOARD HER MAJESTY'S SHIP BUFFALO.— OCT. 21, 1839, lat. 25. 23. N. long. 33. 30. W.—Extract from a letter bearing the above date :—" On Friday, October 12th, the rebels, 141 in number, formed a conspiracy to mur der the ship's crew, but fortunately it was discovered in time. They were secured, and the ship's company and soldiers have been day and night under arms." BAD NEWS FOR PRINTERS.—" Since you mention the independent factory girls,' you ought not to forget the girls of our independent press," observed the Bostonian. " What sort of girls are those?" demanded my friend. " They are employed as compositors and pressmen in our printing-offi ces," replied the Bostonian, reducing the wages of the journeymen printers, and preparing themselves for house keeping by composing the works of our best authors. I know two of them who became expert cooks by composing The Frugal Housewife,' by Mrs. Child ; and a third pre pared herself for her approaching marriage by setting up the Mother's Book.' The girls, you must know, are distin guished by a highly aristocratic feeling, and would no more condescend to speak to one of our waiting-women, than the wife of a president of an insurance-office would deign to leave a card for the poor consort of a professor in one of our colleges. They dress and act as ladies, and if you do not believe their claims to gentility,' they will show them to you in print."—Grund's Aristocracy in America. ANIMALCOLA.—It may be said that the microscope has become, in the hands of Professor Ehrenberg, a means of in formation not less important than the telescope has been, and still is in those of the Herschels. And as Sir John Herschel did not restrict his inquiry to our hemisphere, so has Profes sor Ehrenberg studied the minute organic productions of na ture in distant parts ; in Africa and Arabia (1820), and in the North of Asia (1829), thus arriving at important conclusions as to the geographical distribution of the animalcula. Thus the author has succeeded in establishing two great natural laws, which may have been anticipated by some, but which have never been proved before. I.—That the animal organi zation is perfect, in all its principal systems, to the extreme limit of vision assisted by the most powerful microscope ; and, 2.—That the microscopic animalcula exercise a very great and direct influence on organic nature. One of the inferences drawn from the first law is the great improbability of these animalcula, as well as organic bodies in general, being ever produced by spontaneous generation. Iu the infusoria them selves, Professor Ehrenberg has either confirmed or first es tablished a considerable number of very curious qualities and relations, which are highly interesting in a physiological and other points of view, the most important of which we briefly enumerate. I.—Most (probably all) microscopic animalcula are highly organised animals. 2.—They form, according to their structure, two well-defined classes. 3.—Their geo graphical distribution in four of the parts of the world follows the same laws as that of other animals. 4. —They cause ex tensive volumes of water to be coloured in different ways, and occasion a peculiar phosphorescence of the sea by the light they develope. s.—They form a peculiar sort of living earth ; and as 41,000 millions of them are often within the volume of one cubic inch, the absolute number of these ani malcula is certainly greater than that of all other living creatures taken together ; the aggregate volume is even likely to be in favour of the animalcula. 6.—They possess the greatest power of generation known within the range of or ganic nature ; one individual being able to procreate many millions within a few hours' time. 7.—The animalcula form indestructible earths, stones and rocks, by means of their siliceous testa. ; with an admixture of lime or soda they may serve to prepare glass ; they may be used for making floating bricks, which were previously known to the ancients ; they serve as flints, as tripoli, as ochre, for measuring land, and for eating, in the shape of mountain meal, which fills the stomach with a harmless stay. They are sometimes injurious by killing fish in ponds, in making clear water turbid, and in creating miasma but that they give rise to the plague, cholera morbus, and other pestilental diseases, has never been shown in a credible manner. B.—As far as observation goes, the animalcula never sleep. 9.—They exist as entozoa in men and animals, the spermatozoa not being taken into consideration here. 10.—They themselves are infested with lice as well as entozoa; and on the former, again, other par rasites have been observed. 11.—They are in general, affected by external agents, much in the same manner as the larger organic beings. 12.—The microscopic animalcula being ex tremely light ; they are elevated by the weakest currents, and often carried into the atmosphere. 13.—Those observers who think they have seen how these minute creatures sud- denly spring from .inert matter, have altogether overlooked their cotnplicated structure. 14.—1 t has been found possible to refer to certain limits or organic laws, the wonderful and constant changes of form which some of these aninialcula present. 15.—That the organisnkof these aninialcula is com paratively powerful, is evinced by the strength of their teeth and of their apparatus for mastication ; they are also pos sessed of the same mental faculties as other animals. 16. The observation of thesemicroscopic beings has led to a more precise definition of what constitutes an animal, as distinct from plants, in making us better acquainted with the systems of which the latter are destitute.—Dearden's Miscellany. THE KING OF CHESS PLAYERS.—Fifteen years have now elapsed since M: Deschapelles, the most intricate player of his day, retired from the lists. At the lime we write, M. de Labourdonnais sways the - sceptre, and reigns absolute mo narch. He is about forty-five years of age ; everything about him indicates superiority. The developement of his forehead is extraordinary ; his eves, overhung by immense protube rances, seem constantly closed to all outward things, and in incessant communion with the mind within. Grandson to the illustrious governor of Iridia, immortalized by Berner din de St. Pierre, endowed with superior intellect and incre dible application, he has never been ambitious of a higher title than that of the first chess player in the world ; and this he has achieved. All Europe knows that M. de Labourdonnais resides in Paris, at No.l, Rue de Millers, the splendid hotel of the chess club, and that he there receives' challenges- and gives lessons. Strangers every day arrive from all parts of France and Europe ; some, fired with the noble ambition of encountering De Labourdonnais with equal arms ; others, with the humility of acknowledged inferiors, submitting to receive an advantage ; all happy to make the acquaintance of, and to cross pawns with, the renowned master. The monarch refuses no duel, no proposition : he is ready at all times, and for all opponents. At noon, fierce encounters begin in the vast saloon of the Hotel de Mimars, heated to twenty degrees in the winter, and cool as a grotto in the sum mer. There may be seen the staff of Made Labourdonnais, composed of the elite of amateurs, who, unassisted by their master, can beat all the players of the Westminster club. As soon as M. de Labourdonnais sits dowti to . . play a game with an unknown visitor froth Ltm - don, St Petersburg, Vicuna, or La Haye, every other game is suspended; • all present flock to head-quarters ; the monarch and his antagonist are hemmed in ; and all eyes are fixed on the unerring finger and thumb that move the victorious pawn or man. The interest attached to these amusing scenes is intense and inexhaustible ; and although the profane cannot well understand suchemo tior, it is enough, in order to justify this interest in the eyes of those who are not organised to comprehend it, to say, that the greatest of men have made it their favourite passion. More successful than Napoleon, M. de Labourdonnais ef- fected a descent in Englan - d, and conquered the island. More fortunate in another respect, he had not to complain of his adversaries' harsh treatment, the English chess-board having no square of injustice. At the period of M. de Labour donnais's visit, much was said in France of Mr. Macdonald, whose play was, by some, supposed to surpass that of the great French master. All the nabobs from Pondicherry and Calcutta, all the envoys of Lord William Bentinck, all the explorers of the Indian peninsula, all the . English from the East and West Indies, protested that Macdonald, of Edin burgh, was a more skilful player than the Bramin Fla-hi, of Juggernaut ; and that he could easily beat M. Deschapelles, or M. de Labourdonnais. One day, the latter quietly cros sed the channel, and repaired to London ; and no sooner was his arrival at Jaunay's hotel known at the Westminster Club, than a courteous invitation was despatched to his address, and it was not long ere a sharp contest commenced between the friendly adversaries. M. de Labourdonnais found, on this occasion, an antagonist worthy of him ; the English had not boasted without reason of their champion's skill. The struggle that ensued was more warm and spirited than Lon don will probably ever witness again. Victory, however, fell to the share of the Frenchman, being clearly established by a seri:s of brilliant and decisive moves. To the honour of England be it said, that the members of the Westminster Club bore this memorable defeat with magnanimity. They gave M. de Labourdonnais a splendid dinner at Blackwell ; the toasts, in compliment to the guest, being drunk exclu ivsly in claret and champagne.—Pictures of the French drawn by themselves. Miss MELLON'S MARRIAGE TaMR. COUTTS.—Having played 20 years in London, Mrs. Coutts died, and she married her friend and benefactor. Of this event the account is rather romantic. Mr. Coutts was so ill that his life was endangered, and he despatched Mr. Raymond to Holly Lodge, at Highgate, to entreat Miss Mellon to marry him. They were several hours together; and from the angry bursts of voice, a friend who waited for Mr. Raymond thought some unpleasant dispute had arisen which his interference might quell ; but, on entering the- room, he saw poor old Mr. Raymond actually kneeling in entreaty before Miss Mellon, and the latter standing in such a state of excitement, that the unnoticed witness was glad to retire hastily from a scene which seemed past his influence. Mr. Raymond skilled in human nature, allowed this violence to exhaust itself; and, when it changed to hysterical weeping, he taxed her with ingratitude to the only friend she ever possessed, in caring for the world's , opinion of a delay more than for the chance of saving her 'benefactor's life ; and he worked on her sympathies by every plea in the power of his eloquence to urge. He quoted the example of Miss Farren, whom she had admired so much ; who, fora length of time, was publicly known to have been engaged to the Earl of Derby during even the lifetime of his first countess; after whose decease, Miss Farren was married to She widower within six weeks, without a plea of his dangerous illness urged as the cause of such promptitude; and yet no one had been more respected or better received in society than the second Lady Derby. Why not the second Mrs. Coutts - likewise as the first Mrs. Coutts had been morally " dead" to' the world for years ! At last, worn out, if not convinced, Miss Mellon agreed that, if her benefactor still continued dangerously ill, by a given time she would obtain, by . a 'private marriage; the privilege of going to his house to nurse nim, should an increase • of danger require it. While coolly recording this fact, with out the excitement:of the. 'cirentiistancts, seems as if no human persuasion ought to haVe extorted ecOnsent which her better judgment made her so decidedly end Vehemently refuse. The dispassionate impulSe of *every accord with her first resolute refusal ; yet (while no palliation is here offered' for her compliance) it would be arrogant in any to affirm they could not have been so persuaded; until after they had actually passed through a similar ordeal. Mr. Raymond, having secured her reluctant promise through his powers of persuasion, did not wait for his influence to cool, but pro duced a written consent to their marriage (previously drawn up and signed by Mr. Coutts,) which she signed, and he hastened to the good old gentleman in Stratton-street. Mr. Coutts was too seriously ill to be expected to recover permanently: but, his mind being easier at the thought of his ability to do Miss Mellon a pecuniary kindness without slander, he became rather better. At the expiration of a fortnight, Mr. Raymond summoned Miss Mellon to fulfil her promise. She insisted on the ceremony being kept perfectly secret, as, in the event of Mr. Coutts recovering, she would hereafter have a public and more joyful solemniza tion than the present, therefore she went to St. Pancras Church with Mr. Raymond and another person. Mr. Coutts arrived in an equally unostentatious manner, and they were married by the curate, the Rev. Mr. Champneys. When the names were signed, they departed. in the same way they came, Mr. Coutts having in the vestry room, presented Mr. Raymond with a snuff-box containing the promised thousand pounds; and Miss Mellon returned alone to her own house, without mentioning the change in her name to the nearest friends in her confidence. Every day she drove as usual to his door, and sent up to know how he was ; the physicians sometimes coming down with their verbal bulletin. Nothing indicated the marriage, unless, indeed, that Mr. Raymond called her `• the lady of Woodham Walters," avoiding to say Miss Mellon. In about a month from the time of the marriage, she drove one morning to the door in Stratton-street, and one of the physicians came down with great concern to tell her Mr. Coutts was considerably worse. Alarmed out of all her caution, she clasped her hands and cried, " Good heavens ! tell me all ! I am.his wife !" The astonished physician then very forcibly des cribed the danger of Mr. Coutts; and it was resolved that she must at once assume her place in the house of. her hus 6and, the crisis of his illness requiring unremitting care. Such was, in reality,- the " gay honeymoon" of the poor dying old man of eighty-six, and the greatly afflicted object Of his regard !—Mrs. Wilson's Memoirs of the Duchess of St. Albans. • . , . i , ... 4 ~8 V