The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser. — Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1844-06-18 00:00:00

June 18, 1844 Co iv &alb. PIANO-FORTE. T ° be SOLD, a highly-finished and brilliant-toned COTTAGE PIANO-FORTE, with the grand touch and sliding action, Metallic Plate, and all the latest im- P r oietnents. 3 . l ay be seen at No. 151, Duke-street, opposite Corn wallis -street. FOR SALE, a Brown GELDING, 5 years old, and handsome ; quiet to ride, and accustomed to harness; also, a new GIG, HARNESS made by Hamil ton, for the Horse. To be seen at Henderson's Stables, Mount-pleasant. TO BE SOLD, VALUABLE LAND FOR SMALL TENEMENTS. ALL that PROPERTY, situate in Back Rathbone street, (above Great George-street,) belonging to Thomas Tobin, comprising upwards of 4000 yards, now enclosed by a Stone Wall. APplication to be made to THOMAS TOBIN, South Jhstreet. TO CHEMISTS AND DRUGGISTS. TO be DISPOSED OF, the BUSINESS, STOCK IN-TRADE, and FIXTURES, of a CHEMIST and DRUGGIST, DEALER IN TEA, &c. who, after I ,"een years' successful practice in a Market Town in the North of England, contemplates retiring from business. i, T he Incomin will be of ut sall aount and the reill ises, in the b m occupation rf the Adver m tiser, , which are nit) " advantageously situated in the Market-place, may be secured to his successor. , A pplications may be made to Messrs. EVANS and es ' e set tEß, Bartholomew-close, London ;or to Messrs. and SONS, Liverpool. Ante 13th, 1844. T ° be b DISPOSED OF, to close a Partnership, a WAREHOUSE SPIRIT VAULTS and BOTTLING . The Premises are extensive, with a o the Customhouse. t Dwelling -house attached. Rent £6O, and situated near se The remaining small Stock, ex tensive Fixtures, o a u nd 'Utensils complete for carrying ou an extensive Business, may be taken at a valuation. Apply to S I, Standard-office. BY ORDER OF THE ASSIGNEES OF ROBERT HARRIS, A. EXCHANGE HOTEL BANKRUPT AND RESTAURANT, DALE-STREET. LIVERPOOL. TO be DISPOSED OF by TENDER. all the unex pired ESTATE, TERM, and INTEREST of the present Tenant of and in all that well -accustomed and highly-respectable HOTEL and EATING-HOUSE, known as the EXCHANGE HOTEL and RESTAUR ANT, situate in Dale-street, within fifty yards of the Exchange, and in the immediate vicinity of the Docks, Custom-house, and Public Offices. This thriving Establishment is replete with every requi site for a first-rate Business, is in thorough repair, and has been recently painted and papered throuatour. The receipts since the Licenses were granted have ave raged from £6O to Xi() per week, and, with attention, may be considerably increased. The opportunity, to a clever and enterprising individual with a moderate capital, affords a desirable mode of investment, w.th every pros- Peet of realizing a handsome fortune. The Pr em i ses are h e ld un d e r an agreement for a Lease, dated s th July, 1843, for a term of nine years, at a rent of £286 Per annum, payable quarterly. ane party taking the Concern will have to take the Stock of Wines, &c , which is small, and also the House hold Furniture, Bar . Fittings, and Fixtures, which are all new and in excellent order, at a valuation to be made by ,T r ne one to b e mutually agreed upon by the sellers and .4 Purchaser. Tenders to be addressed and sent to W. MELVILLE ", Esq., No. 6, North John-street, Liverpool, on t r before the 20th instant ; and further particulars may known on applicaticn to Mr. MORGAN, Official As signee' Cook -street, or to Mr. EDWARD NORRIS, &hel m", 3. Harrington -street, Liverpool. Ea be ?W. To be LET, a very convenient and comfortable HOUSE, with a Garden, being No. 4, Homer-ter race, near the Rimrose Hotel, Bootle. R i" ,_e House contains Scullery,inin Siting, and Store-rooms, and t en. Pantry. and on t the first floor, a Cellar, 814 Bed-I'OOM. _ Rent £4O. Chambers, Red- A pplY to G EORG E BELEY, Croon cross -street. To be LET, for a Month, or thereabouts, from the second week in July, a good and well-Funwisnan sb u tTSE, at Seaforth, only a tew minutes' walk from the °r e• A. family of ouir , c hildren would be considered *a obj ec ti on. ° Address, K. K., Postoffice, Seaforth. DOUGLAS, ISLE OF MAN. 1 O be LET, for Two or Four Months, a good URNISH ED HOUSE, delightfully situated, con taininF g llning-r in, Drawing-room, three best Bed rooms,. with the Xvices of the Cook and Housemaid. Apply at the Standard-office. Tobe LET, F URNISHED , an d may b e en t ere d on I s t October next, a HOUSE. at St. Ann's, Aigburth, suitable for a genteel Family. The Garden and Grounds, COmprising upwards of 7000 square yards, well stocked. Apply to Joust WINDER, 4, Wolstenholme-square. FURNISHED HOUSE, HOLT-HILL, CHESHIRE. riro be LET, for the Summer Season, or for Twelve .I. Months, a well•furnished HOUSE, at the top of Clifton-park, Holt-hill. Contains excellent Dining and Drawing Room, six Bedrooms, &c. ; is well supplied with Water and other conveniences for a Family. There is a good Garden attached. Any respectable party willing to take care of the House would be treated with on moderate terms. Apply to Mr. BLUNDELL, Sweeting-street, Castle street, Liverpool, or at the [louse, Clifton-park. TO be LET, a large and lofty SHOP, completely fitted up and ready for immediate occupation, situated in one of the greatest thoroughfares in Liverpool. For particulars apply at the Standard-office. THE COMMERCIAL HALL, ( OVERHE RAILWAY STATION.) ENTRANCE GLOUCESTER-STREET. THE LARGEST, the CHEAPEST, and most eonve . nicht ROOM in Liverpool for PUBLIC MEET !,INGS, DINNERS or TEA PARTIES, LECTURES, &e., capable of Seating above i 8 co TWO THOUSAND PERSONS, .. ustantly to LET for such purposes. on the Premises. O be LET, the REMAINING PORTION of the T 1. PREMISES, in Seel-street, lately occupied by . Tessrs. SAMUEL and JAMES HOLME, consisting of spa clo4B and well-lighted Workshops and Offices, with Yard 11;tached. There is a Twenty-horse Steam-engine on the femises, and an abundant supply of good Water. The thole is well calculated for a manufactory of any descrip 2°n• Also, a good FAMILY HOUSE, in Brougham terrace, on the West Derby-road. APPIy to Messrs. SAMUEL and JAMES HOLME, Benson street. C. KEET'S GENERAL OUTFITTING WAREHOUSE, 19, SOUTH CASTLE-STREET, the Bank. EVERY kind kind of Opposite EM GENTLEN'S CLOTHING either for Home Use, Shipboard, or Foreign Cli. mates, on the most moderate terms. A COMPLETE SUIT of GOOD BLACK CLOTH, namely, Dress Coat, Vest, and Trousers, for £2 12s. 6d. , and all other kinds, from the finest to the coarsest quali ties, proportionably low in price. Shirts, with Linen Collars, Fronts, and W r i s tb an d s, from 3s. 6d., Striped Fancy Sh irts, ls. ld. and upwards. THE never-failing effects of BLAIR'S GOUT AND RHEUMATIC PILLS in curing every description of Gout and Rheumatism, have secured to them a cele brity unequa ll e d b y an y me di c i n e of past or present times. They not only give relief in a few hours, where the patient 411 11 been driven nearly to madness by the excruciating tortures of this disease, but restore to perfect health in an Inconceivably short space of time. They are equally i 3lsee dY and certain in rheumatism, either chronic or acute, ?Mbago, sciatica, pains in the head or face, and indeed C r every rheumatic or gouty affection ; in fact, such has I ,„en the rapidity, perfect ease, and complete safety of this nefileine, that it has astonished all who have taken it, tnult there is not a city, town, or village in the kingdom, but • contains many grateful evidences of its benign in anbtil:lteltdh thot . ae • , The following recent case, selected from among which t o the public the proprietor has been favoured, is : TO lilt. pRoDT, 229, STRAND, LONDON. i s Sin Hurst, Sussex, Nov. 6, 1843. nave the pleasure to inform you that a person . that jg an official situation, noticing in one of my bills Was 6, - ,, w as agent for Blair's Gout and Rheumatic Pills, take — gueed to tr them • he sent for a box, and had only The 4 them one y day before be found wonderful relief. and ,-, 4e6 nd day he as able to walk without his crutches, Perf4 i lthe fourth day was completely cured and able to P r . " 4 : his ordinary occupation: • lev er :l' o as to this he was generally laid up every_ year_ for 4 Pati o ,l ,vreeks, after leeches" and fomentation! had been and medicine taken. to no purpose.. I interview, and bate .`ue above statement from a personal interview, and ahtillaat this for publication if you think it worthy, and a troeg ,InOst• happy at any time to satisfy any party de - "' ascertaining ifs authenticity. I am, Sir, your obedient servant, . THOMAS WYBORN, Chemist. b kiy i -. by THOMAS PROUT, 229, Strand, London and, s• AaPPointment, by Rennie, Wagstaff, Howell,*Phil spiaalllr he Apothecaries' Company, Roberts, I.4;dyer -) d • S eris Fisher, on and Son, Lathbury, Sclaole ••se,„:nlith, Y Ki s ng, o ß n r s adford, :Blake, Bird, Gerard, NIU DICIOW, - Lloyd, Carter, and Rowland, Liver "led; and Gaskell, Manchester; and all respectable r p tic it e; 2 ln s ! f 'Vendors throughout the United Kingdom. h ° l' BLAIR'S GOUT AND RHEUMATIC rob and observe the name and address of " Thomas e - O " t t , 29 , Strand, London," impressedupon the Govern 'arnP affixed to each Box of the Genuine Medicine. - - , A _.• GENERAL POSTOFFICE. CAUTION Against Illegally Sending, Collecting, Conveying, or Delivering Letters. y the Act of the Ist VICTORIA, c. 3G. sec. 2, every I-I Person who despatches or sends, or causes to be sent, or tenders or delivers in order to be sent otherwise than by Post, a Letter not exempted from the exclusive privilege of the Postmaster General, forfeits for every Letter Five Pounds. Every Person who receives, takes up, or collects any Letter not exempted from the exclusive privilege of the Postmaster General, forfeits for every Letter Five Pounds. _ Every Person who conveys otherwise than by Post, or delivers a letter not exempted from the exclusive privilege of the Postmaster General, forfeits for every Letter Five Pounds. Every Person who makes a collection of exempted Letters for the purpose of conveying or sending them otherwise than by Post, or even by the Post, forfeits for every Letter Five Pounds. And every Person who is in the practice of committing any of the above mentioned acts, forfeits for every week during which the practice is continued One Hundred Pounds. By the 13th section, pecuniary penalties incurred under the Postoffice Acts. not exceeding £2O, may be recovered in a summary way before a Justice of the Peace, by any Person who will sue for the same; one moiety whereof will belong to the Crown, and the other moiety, with full costs of suit, to the Person who informs and prosecutes. Magistrates.. Clerks of the Peace, and Town Clerks, are to pay over and remit the Crown's share of the penalties in strict conformity to the directions of the 16th section. The followinc , Letters are exempted fro m th e exclusive privilege of the Postmaster General, viz. : Letters sent by a private friend in his way, journey, or travel, if delivered by such Friend to the party to whom they shall be directed ; Letters seut by a messenger on purpose ; Commissions or returns thereof, and Affidavits and Writs, Process or Proceedings, or returns thereof, issuing out of a Court of Justice Letters sent out of the United Kingdom by a private Vessel Letters of Merchants, Owners of Vessels, of Merchan dise, or of the cargo or loading therein sent by such ves sels, or in charge of any person employed by such Owners for the carriage of, such. Letters, According to their re-' spective directions. and delivered to the respective persong to whom they shall be directed, without paying or receiving hir e or reward, or other advantage or profit for the same ; Letters concerning goods or merchandise sent by common known Carriers to be delivered with the goods without hire or rew ar d, or o th er pro fi t or a d van t age , for receiving or delivering su c h. Letters. But the following persons are expressly forbidden to carry a Letter, or to receive, or collect, or deliver a Let ter, although they shall not receive hire or reward for the same, viz,: _ Common known Carriers, their Servants or agents, ex cept a Letter concerning goods in their carts or waggons, or on their pack horses, and Owners, Drivers, or Guards of Stage Coaches. By Command, W. L. ~BERET, Secrztary. EARP AND CO., MERCHANT TAIt ORS, DRAPERS, AND OUTFITTERS, 59, LORD-STREET, LIVERPOOL. THE first-establi , hed and most extensively-patronised E , tahlishment, for CHEAP AND FASHIONABLE CLOTHING, presents more than n'ual wtraction in • THE READY-MADE DEPARTMENT. Each Garment, like the famed mystic girdle of old, will impart elegance, beauty, and grace to the wearer. In THE BESPOKE DEPARTMENT, the long-recognised necessity of securing the first avail able ta,ent for the conducting of their fashionable and rapidly increasing Trade has been provided for by the engagement of an Artiste pre-eminently qualified to please the most fastidious taste. EACH DEPARTMENT is filled by first-rate talent, under the surveillance of the Pr,,prietors. They ate proud of their extensive connexion ; especially proud of the patronage of those Gentlemen who have sought for cheapness and fashion in other Establishments, but who have returned to EARP and Co., acknowledging their Establishment. 59, LORD-STREET, THE CHEAPEST AND THE BEST. • HENRY ROSE AND CO., WHOLESALE DEALERS IN FOREIGN AND BRITISH WINES, ALE, PORTER, &c., 44, DALE-STREET, CORNER OF TEMPLE-STREET, TN commencing the above Establishment, the Proprie -1 tors beg most respectfully to call the attention of their Friends and the Public to the annexed List of Prices, which, they' feel assured, will bear comparison with any other house in the trade, and command a share of that support, which it will be no less their study to deserve than their desire to continue. Wlanteb. A YOUNG LADY, who wishes to improve in French and Drawing, would he happy to ASSIST in a SCHOOL, where she could have the benefit of the Masters, in p'aiT of salary. Apply by letter, post paid, to N., Standard office. AGERMAN LADY, who teaches her own Lang ua g grammatically, and speaks French fluently, wishes to RE-ENGAGE herself in a Family or School. Terms moderate, as a comfortable situation would be the first consideration. Apply to Mrs. RAWSON, Seaforth Parsonage ; or to Mrs. Wm. JONES, Stone Hill. Everton Breck, in Families the Lady has .resided since she came fr whose Continent. PARTNERSHIP WANTED. AGENTLEMAN, of active and business - l ike habit s, residing in London, is willing to SINK from £6OO to £l.ooo, to take a Share in any safe, steady, and well established Business, in any part of the country. He would not entertain proposals from any but a well-esta blished Concern, or where the want of Capital is the reason for taking a Partner. •••• Apply to Mr. JOSEPH CRISP, Agent, Commercial Hall, Gloucester-street, Liverpool. tegat 3uttrrs. INSOLVENT DEBTORS, T - O be heard at the Court-house , at LANCASTER CASTLE, in the county of Lancaster, On Wednesday, the loth day of July, 1814, at Ten o'clock in the ItiOrning : WILLIAM HILL, formerly of the Runcorn Packet house, Salthouse Dock, Liverpool, in the county of Lan caster; licensed victualler, and late of 1, Upper Stanhope street, Liverpool aforesaid, book-keeper. On Thursday, Me 11th day of July, at the same hour and place: HANNAH TARBUCK, formerly of Whiston, in the county of Lancaster, and late of Heyes-house, Rainhill, in the said county, widow. EDWARD RAWLINSON, Solicitor, Lancaster. INSOLVENT DEBTORS, TO be heard at the Court-house, at LANCASTER, in .1 the county of Lancaster, On Monday, the Bth July, 1844, at Ten o'clock in the Morning precisely : GEORGE THOMAS MAY, formerly of 17, School lane, and occupying a workshop in Old Postofficc-place, both in Liverpool, in the county of Lancaster, chairmaker, and late of 15, School-lane, Liverpool aforesaid, journey man chairmaker, (sued as George May.) On Tuesday, the 9111 July, 1844, at the same hour and place JOHN HANDFORD, formerly of the Green Man, Jackson's-row, at the same time carrying on business at the Bridgewater Mills, Commercial -street, Knott Mill, and occupying a warehouse 12, Back Marsden -street, all in Manchester, in the county of Lancaster, beerseller and cotton cloth manufacturer, also carrying on business at the Colliers' Arms, George-street, Hyde, in the county of Chester, as beerseller, then of the Manchester House, Hackin's-hey, Liverpool, in the said county of Lancaster, licensed victualler, afterwards of the Prince of Wales Tavern, 74, Tithebarn-street, Liverpool aforesaid, licensed victualler, and at the same time occupying an office in Leicester-buildings, King-street, Liverpool aforesaid, carrying on business in copartnership with Henry Soulby Melson, as wine merchants and shippers, under the firm of " John Handford and Company," afterwards occupy ing a yard, 66, Waterloo-road, Liverpool aforesaid, car rying on the business of wheelwright and blacksmith, on his separate account, under the said firm of " John Handford and Company," at the same time occupying a shop, 37, Great George-street, George's-square, then a shop in Whitechapel, and part of a warehouse, 19, Cleve land-buildings, Park-lane, all in Liverpool aforesaid, oc casionally a lodger at the Lord Hill, Northgate, and occupying a shop in Eastgate, both in the city of Chester, and late a lodger at 17, Lower Frederick-street, and oc cupying a part of a warehouse, 47, Lower Castle-street, both in Liverpool aforesaid, dealer in hardware, papier mache, japanned goods, and general dealer, a part of the time a lodger at the Nag's Head, and occupying a shop in Bradshawgate, both in Bolton-le-Moors, in the said county of Lancaster, dealer in linen, cotton, and woollen goods, and late a lodger at 17, Lower Frederick -street, Liverpool aforesaid, out of business. JOHN JACKSON, formerly of Hornsea, near Kings ton-upon-Hull, blacksmith and farrier, and late a lodger at the Burns Tavern, Waterloo-road, Liverpool, in the county of Lancaster, out of business or employment. On Wednesday, the 10th July, 1844, at the same hour and place : GEORGE CHRISTIAI>i, formerly residing at 110, Pitt-street, and occupying a shop, 11, Strand-street, both in Liverpool, in the county of. Lancaster, optical and mathematical instrument maker, then a prisoner for debt in the Borough Gaol of Liverpool aforesaid, and late of 110, Pitt-street, Liverpool aforesaid, journeyman op tician. . _ ------- On Friday, the 12th July, 1844, at the same hour and place : EDWARD PETER kcLOSKEY, formerly in lodg ings at 12, Saint George's-terrace, Upper Pitt-street, then in lodgings at 26, Melbourne-place, Roscoe-lane, Berry street, and late in lodgings at 12, Saint George's-terrace, Upper Pitt-street aforesaid, all in Liverpool, in the county of Lancaster, merchants' clerk, (sued as Edward P. McLaskey.) WILLIAM KILNER. formerly a lodger at the Country House Inn, Catherine-street, Exeter; then of Dalton, near Huddersfield,. Yorkshire, out of employ ment, and late.ai lodger in Church street, Liverpool, Lan shoprnan to Messrs. Jeffrey and Morrish, linen drapers Liverpool aforesaid. THOMAS HALSALL. late of 42, Summer-seat, and occupying a yard in Carruthers-street, both in Liverpool, Lancashire, coal dealer, and latterly out of business. WILLI.9,M ,LYNN, formerly of Walsoken, then of West Walton, both near Wisbeach, in the county of Cam bridge, coal, fruit, and potatoe merchant, and joint owner wi;h William Watford of the schooner Sarah, of Wis beach aforesaid, then of Mill Dam, South Shields, in the County of Durham, fruit and potatoe dealer, and late a lodger in Regent-street, Liverpool, Lancashire, out of business or employment. CLERICAL AND SCHOLASTIC AGENCY. PIM following VACANCIES may be heard of on application to MR. JOSEPH CRISP, CLERICAL AND SCHOLASTIC AGENT.* COMMERCIAL II ALL, LIVERPOOL. A CURACY in Liverpool, £lOO per Annum. CHAPLAINCY in Belgium, £lOO per Annum and House. An excellent CURACY in Kent. WANTED, an APPRENTICE to a highly respectable Medical Man of first-rate practice in London. Premium for five years, £l5O. An excellent and flourishing BOYS' SCHOOL for SALE, yielding £6OO per Annum. . . Several highly competent GOVERNESSES, TUTORS and SCHOOL ASSISTANTS, may also be heard of on application to 11r. JOSEPH CRISP. _ * The Commercial flail. seating above 2000 persons, constantly TO LET, for Public Meetings, &c., &c. THE LCVERPOOL STAN BARD. TERMS,-CASH. WINES IN BOTTLE : Prime old crusted Port 425., 485., and 545. per dozen. Fine ditto Ditto 36-;., 425., and 48s. „ Draft Ports. 3os. and 345. f t Prime old Sherries 365., 425., and 48s. „ Draft Sherries. Rheni,h and French Wines, Champagnes, Clarets, Moselle, Hock, &c. WINES IN WOOD, duly paid, and delivered free in _ . Liverpool : PORTS, of the choicest vintages; SHERRIES, of the choicest marks.; CANARY, Bronte (Florio), in Pipes, Hhds., or Quarter Casks, direct from Bond. PORTER AND ALES, in Bottle, per Dozen: QUARTS. PINTS. Dublin Porter Scbtch Ale 6s. Od. 3s. Od. Burton Ale East India Ale .. 6s. Od. 3s. Od. Whitbread and Co.'s London Double Stout .... BRITISH WINES, of every variety: Ginger, Grape, Raspberry, Raisin, Cow. all at 14s. per slip, Elder, &c S dozen. British Champagne .. 28s. per dozen. CIDER, in Wood and Bottle. All Orders executed in Town or Country, with the ut. most despatch, Free of Charge. Agents for London PICKLING VINEGARS and pure ACETIC ACID. (Oae concern.) YORKSHIRE FIRE AND LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY.—Established 1824. Parties having Annual Policies falling due on the 29tk of JUNE, are respectfully informed that they should renew the same within fifteen days from that dats. AGENTS: LATHAM HANMER, Jun. , 1, Dale-street. FREDERICK LAPAGE, JOHN ATKINSON, 25, North John-street. NATHAN LITHERLAND, 12, Exchange-street East. FESTIVITIES IN CELEBRATION OF THE COMING OF AGE OF GEO. EGERTON, ESQ., SON OF LORD F. EGERTON, M.P. Saturday last being the day on which George Egerton, Esq., eldest son of Lord Francis Egerton, attained his majority, the noble Lord, the proprietor of the Bridge water canal and extensive estates,'and the Boird of Trus tees of the late Duke of Bridgewater, celebrated the occa sion by giving to their agents, clerks, tenants, work people, and other dependents, and their families of every gradv,atWorsley,and alsoatßuncorn ,a grandentertainment in the good old English mode of hospitality, accompanied by rural and aquatic sports and pastimes, that were kept up with the greatest enthusiasm throughout " the live long day" at both places. The following is a narrative by our own reporters (which we would fain have extended had our space permitted) of the " doments" at these respective and interesting localities—than which we do not remember a more gratifying demonstration of the kindly feeling and consideration which we delight to wit ness between employers and employed :-- CELEBRATION AT WORSLEY. We had a pleasant ride by rail to the Patricroft Station, on the Manchester line. ,As we approached the eastern end of Chat Moss, (on which, on the left, we observed.a long train of smoke rising from the.bnrning of the.turf, and extending along the skirts of a plantation—elsewhere noticed as having produced some alarm), Worsley "New Hall"—for there are three Worsley Halls—a large build ing of a castellated and baronial appearance, on. the ele vated ridge near Worsley village, rose to view on the northward, decorated with numerous flags displayed from the windows and pinnacled roof. The other mansions and buildings along the face of the hill, as well as the lofty trees and clumps that enrich the uplands and the meadows below, were enlivened by flags fluttering from every con spicuous point—giving,, with the sound of distant c an n o n , delightful lively indication of the coming festivities. A walk of about a mile-and-a-half, along the bank of the canal, brought us, about nine o'clock, to the pretty vil lagestr ornamented and thoroughfares, with nume rous and wh t i l c ie h waslitt also e le already enlivened by crowds of " honest'meu and bonnie of colours,Worsley, lasses," and laughing youngsters, all in their holiday attire, comprising nearly the whole population of the district, togeth?r with many well-dressed strangers from Man chester, Bolton, Wigan, and towns and places even more remote. The high and the humble mingled together in the most amicable reciprocity of friendly feeling, and every face was so much a picture of mirth and anticipated enjoyment, that care was evidently banished, and the very wrinkles of age were all but obliterated. Amongst the country visiters the sly and jocular remark was met by the smart repartee, and the drollery of Lancashire country life was in many instances highly amusing to the more polished portion of the company, who were struck by the naivete and good humour universally displayed. The scene indeed resembled a fair or a village wakes of the olden time, yet, so far as we observed, all was blameless frolic, apart from vulgarity or coarseness. The weather was bright with a brisk breeze, inclining to cold for the season of the year, and was thus peculiarly favourable for the ceremonies and athletic diversions marked out for the day. A principal point of attraction was a large marquee, or tent, erected in the yard belonging to the Bridgewater trust, on the east side of the canal, and which was deco rated with flags, and from its size and construction, pre sented an imposing appearance. There, a great number of workmen, directed by Mr. Faraday Smith and other members of the committee for the occasion, were still busily employed in laying the tables and completing the decorations. Meantime the village became more and more crowded—parties pouring in from all quarters in vehicles or on foot, the number of gigs, shandrays, cars, coaches, &c. becoming at l e ngth s o numerous that the usual places for their reception being quite inadequate to contain them, great part of them were taken into a field adjoining the inn. Mrs. Sutcliffe, the landlady, had, with praiseworthy foresi g ht, ( no t w ith s tanding• all the good things in preparation for the general feast in the tent,) provided upwards of 150 excellent pies for the use of strangers who might visit her during the day . These-, in the early part of the day, made a fine and tempting show, but were soon demolished by guests whose appetites be came sharpened by the pure air of the locality.- The rural sports commenced in a field behind the hotel, shortly after nine o'clock, and were continued throughout the day. We noticed, we think, four bands of music, parading and playing lively airs, one of them 26 to 28 strong. At the first part thegannes vvent off rather slowly, though amusingly, there being other attractions, and one in particular of a higher character : LAYING OF THE FOUNDATION STONE OF THE NEW CHURCH. Lord F. Egerton having determined that a new church should be built at Worsley, for the use of the inhabitants of the locality, the occasion was made available to enable t , the young lord " to include, amidst the first acts of his public life, the laying of the foundation stone: - The site chosen was in a field on the hill on the right' side of the road to Bolton and Wigan, and but a short distance from j the village. About twelve o'clock numbers of persons began to assemble round the spot, 'to which there was access for pedestrians through the grass from agate in the village, at the termination of a lane 'leading to the'School. house, a fine building on the aclivity, in the " -.Elizabethan style, surrounded by trees and shrubs! , The'achool . dren of the village, in large it:nu - 160s, male and female, had previously walked in procession to the Old :Hall, of which the field forms the lawn ; and at twelve returned to the school ,leaded by!Severalelergytnen, and their -teachers and others', including a band. - The. younger portion en. ' tered the - school-room, but though the room was large, by far the greater part were ranged round the extensive play. ground behind, and presented a most pleasing appear ance . Those Within sung .the 100th Psalm, led by the principal teacher; after which the whole moved off in procession I to the site, on the westward, *here a. large crowd. had already assembled. The site is in what is called :Cross ' field, - and is in every respect most eligible, being on the. face of the hill, near some fine old hawthorn trees, and, commanding a beautiful view across the lower meadows,. Chat-moss, the Mersey, &c., even to the distant "Welsh mountains. Here a. sheers was erected for the lowering of the - stone, topped by a flag, and a circle for the more select of the company was enclosed by ropes. Anexca vation of about four feet deep had been prepared, with a lower stone, having a circular perforation to receive coins, &c., and to be covered with a copper plate. A. stage was also erected close by for the accommodation of the clergy, gentry, and others. The large band, in handsome light coloured uniform, was stationed at a short distance ; and : the crowd around soon became immense, including many ertorLi of tl.c tirzt r,:spcclability. We observed present Lord F. Egerton, who appeared in excellent health and spirits; two young ladies, his daughters; his lady's re spected mother (wheeled to the ground in a small hand. machine); several clergymen in their canonicles, including Mr. Blackburn, !lector of Prestwich, Mr. Rigg, of Ellen brook, Mr. Grindleston, of Deane, and others; Mr. C. Kendall; Mr. H. R. Worrall, of Workden moor; and a number of the gentry of the neighbourhood and from distant places, including many ladies. About half-past twelve o'clock George Egerton, Esq., the young heir, came up from the village with another procession of gentlemen. The 100th Psalm was sung by the whole assemblage. A prayer was then offered up by the Rev. Mr. Rieg. Gold and silver coins of the present day, and medals struck for the immediate occasion, were then deposited in the aperture under the stone. All being ready for the performance of the ceremony, and a plate, bearing the inscription " A.D. 1844 (in Roman letters), Lord F. Egerton," being placed over the coins, &c., — The Rev. Mr. MARSDEN, Vicar of Eccles, stepped for ward to the young gentleman who was mainly to officiate, and, on presenting him with a small silver trowel, said in effect, that he had great pleasure , n placing in his hand that trowel, with which he was that day to place the foun dation stone of the sacred edifice there to be erected, and which would stand as another example of the munificence of his noble father in promoting the spiritual education and welfare of those around him,—and which it was left to him (Mr. Egerton) that day to complete. GEORGE EGERTON, Esq., (who appeared somewhat bashful) said he had great pleasure in receiving the trowel with which he was to deposit the first stone, and (as we understood him) would be most happy to promote the ob jects in view, of which he much approved. (Loud cheers.) The stone was then lowered, and the young gentleman went through the usual ceremony of adjusting it by the square and plummet, and was enthusiastically cheered. The Rev. Mr. BLACKBURN then addressed the assemblage with great feeling and effect, congratulating them on the happy occasion of the commencement of an edifice to be dedicated to the glory of God, and in' which, according to the holy Scriptures, would be taught the doctrines of Christ and him crucified. He made a beautiful allusion to St. Paul, who visited a fine country, but was depressed in mind, , for there an altar was erected to the unknown God. It was delightful to contemplate the scene around them. The canal brought them traffic, the fields yielded them verdure, even the bowels of the earth their valuable stores ; but all was as nothing to the creation of a temple amongst them to the only true God; and after alluding to the lilies of the field, which the- glory of Solomon could not equal, he congratulated them most sincerely in having met together on so interesting an occasion—the celebra .tion of the majority of Mr. George Egerton, and on the fact that the first public act of his life was to perform the ceremony of that day. That gentleman had, he might inform them; given himself up to the service of his Queen and country, and at some inconvenience had tra. veiled fifty miles that "morning to be present amongst them. He also congratulated them on the circumstance that that younggentlernan should lay the first stone, as hedoubted not he would in after life be its warm supporter. It was good that the Church should be brought to their own doors, that they might there dedicate their children to the Trinity in baptism ; that they might there in riper years be confirmed ; that they might there avail them selves of the rites of matrimony ; that they might there find a solace amidst the cares of the world, a consolation in sickness, and finally a resting place for their earthly remains. He trusted that the objects of the founders of the structure—hat souls might be brought to God — would be blessed, and concluded by a fervent aspiration that it would please God long to spare Lord Egerton, and that when he closed his earthly career he might find acceptance in a house not made with bands. The assemblage was then briefly addressed by Mr. Monst.Ey, who, after alluding to the perishable nature of all below, and to spiritual food that would there be dis pensed, to last for eternal life, expressed a hope that the new edifice would be found to be highly beneficial in that populous neighbourhood. The warmest thanks, he added, of the community were due to the contributors to, and promoters of, this good work. The National Anthem was thenlung by the children of the schools, followed by loud cheers for the young lord and Lord Francis Egerton, the National Anthem by the band, &c. The church is, we were informed, to be in the " de corated" old English style that came after that which had, for a long time, prevailed up to about the year 1275. It will be built with good stone, and will form a fine object to the eye of the passenger on the Manchester railway, in addition to Lord Egerton's New Hall, 'which is on the same hill, about a quarter of a mile to the westward. Be. tweed the two, in a field near the nevi mansion, four heavy pieces of brass artillery were stationed, and continued to firefeus-de-joie throughout the day—rousing the echoes in the woods and hollows formany miles 'round. The east number of:flags floating from the several halls, buildings,, trees, and eminences, far and'near, together with the ver dure of the whole elevated tract Of country, spangled with groups of holiday saunterers, rendered the scene exceed ingly gay and interesting. There wanted but a tourna ment at the baronial-looking hall to bring us back to the days of chivalry and romance. THE DINNER. The visitor to the tent, in which the grand banquet was served, was struck with astonishment at its immense size, elegance of construction, and interior decorations. It was 180 feet in length, and 120 in width, with 24 divisions of tables of 8 in each—or 192 in all—capable of accom modatina about 15 to each table, or nearly three thousand in all. This erection was nearly 40 feet in height in the middle, with the roof sloping to the sidei, and supported by three rows of pillars covered with evergreens, the whole resembling in figure an immense church with aisles. It was entirely covered exteriorly with canvas, and in teriorly lined,both roof and walls, with bright coloured cloth, in alternate stripes of pink, blue, and white,• At either end there was a spacious gallery overlooking the scene, beautifully festooned and ornamented to corres pond,—tha to the south for the reception of ladies, and that at the north occupied as an orchestra by the fine military band before alluded to. From the walls, pillars, and galleries, were hung numerous national and other flags and banners, shields, with the heraldic bearings of the Egerton family and Others, &c., all tastefully dis posed. Over each gallery was hung a large royal standard. The whole of the tables were covered with white cloth. In the centre of the west side a platform was raised, co vered with crimson cloth, and upon this at the back slightly elevated and enclosed seats for the chairman and his supporters. On the front part of this stage seats were fixed across on each side for the .ladies of the family and their female friends, and in the centre, immediately in front of the chair, a table groaned under the weight of a huge baron of roasted beef. _ _ The viands, &c., were provided by Mr. King, of the Bush Inn, Manchester, and the quality and abundance of all were highly creditable to him as a caterer. Several sheep had, we learned, been roasted whole. The supply to each man was most abundant, and the total weight con sumed must have been immense. Besides the viands, 17 cat. of pies and puddings, and 180 enormously large plum-puddings were provided. Ale and porter was, during the onslaught., plentifully supplied in pint pots. We observed on the platform James Loch, Esq., M.P., P. Gould, Esq., Sir T. Philips, John Sharp, Esq., Richd. Smith, Esq., John Smith, Esq., Hugh Birley, Esq., Robt. C. Sharp, Esq.; John Dugdale, Esq., T. Townend, Esq., and many others. The gallery was crowded with ladies. The baron of beef in front of the chair was carved with a knife and fork presented for the occasion by Messrs. Lees and Lister, ironmongers, Manchester,—fine speci mens of cutlery, but more remarkable from their ivory handles being finely carved busts—the knife of the Duke of Wellington, and the fork of Sir Robert Peel— both admitted to be excellent likenesses. About three o'clock, when the repast had nearly con cluded, Lord F. EGERTON, accompanied by his lady, and other members of his family, entered tre tent amidst the most enthusiastic and prolonged applause, which was re newed when he took the chair, his son on his left hand, and Mr. Loch on his right. Lady Egerton, daughters, and party, soon afterwards honoured the assemblage by their presence, and were also loudly cheered as they took their seats on the platform, where they afterwards partook of wine and cakes. JOHN Loci', Esq., rose amidst loud cheers to address the immense meeting, He said that they were aware their noble friend (Lord Egerton) bad invited them there to celebrate the birth-day of his eldest son, who had that day become of age. (Loud cheers.) Such an event was of much interest and great delight to , families, and made them look back and consider whether they had educated and trained him for the position he was to hold in society. He felt assured that if ever parents could so look back, Lord and Lady Egerton could look back with satisfaction to what they had done for him. He - (Mr. L.) had long known the family, and he believed the young gentleman would not be behind hand with those who had gone be fore him. (Cheers.) The interest of such an event did not g:nerally extend beyond the family, but here it took a much wider range—it extended to thousands of his fellow-creatures. They could not be indifferent as to what sort of person should hereafter be their ruler, and he firmly believed his young friend would act towards them as his noble father had ever done, for the prosperity of the locality to which he belonged. He concluded by proposing " The health-of Mr. George Egerton, and may he long live to imitate the bright example of his father." (Lhud cheers.) GEORGE EERTON, Esq., rose amidst enthusiastic cheering. He said he felt much obliged for the kind manner in which his , health had been proposed and re -ceived. He feared that he was scarcely deserving of the high compliment paid to him by his worthy friend; but -it was to him a source of gratification to - see so many happy 'faces before him, and he trusted he should neier . belie the (pod winion expressed of his 'future condact towards , them but:that he and his family .would ever give cause of iatisfection , to.all under them. (Loud cheers.) He hOPed they -had .sll! enj9yed thimselves, and could assure them that .h.e.should ever b e re j o i ce d' to -b e a con ?tributor to their happiness. He concluded by, - in return for their kinduess, wishing- them all long life end pros.. p critY. MOO and , prolonged cheers:) ' The Rey., Mr. :DX 4cK smug Said he had to propose the health of a 49 ble; Low whose name, whether he were re garded...as a;public Or a'private individual,, they ebuld not hear . without pride and exultation. He had had the hap piness of knoring Mullin upwards-of 'l7 years, and his virtues were too deeply.impressed- on his (the speaker's) heart to permithim to entertain any otherfeeling towardshim , than that of the highest regard:- High in station as was that distinguished gentleman, he was ever attentive to the and 'bona forts of-those under hi m .' He 'proposed d_ . .ao . ntinued health and h app i ness to Lord F. interests E E gert on . ." Long er o a a. . (Great cheering.) Lord FrtAscrs EGgItTON said, addressing the large assemblage as "his friends," that befound himself unable to express to his own satisfaction his sense of the manner in which his health had been received, - and his thanks for their giving their company that day. It were easier for him to say what his feelings were not than what they were. When he looked along the friendly lines of faces haute him, it was with no feeling of vulgar pride or thoughtless exultation. (Cheers.) If time permitted, he might endeavour to explain that there were other and more legitimate feelings that ought to actuate a man on such an occasion, and to these he was not inserts ble. But this was not the first occasion on which tiny had met together. He had met them on occasions of common danger, and they would give him credit, when looking on that assembly, that many present knew that he had the comfort and well-being of those around him at heart. (Great cheers.) It was not, however, the occasion for other than humility and distrust on his part, though he should ever do his utmost fur their welfare. But there were many reasons, and good ones, to sanction such a meeting. In the first place, it was an old English custom, and when old and kindly feelings between master and servant were forgotten in Lancashire, he feared they would cease to exist elsewhere; and this was an example which might tend to perpetuate them. (Cheers'.) It was an occasion which his ancestor, the late Duke of Bridge water. would have gladly witnessed. Although that dis tinguished man courted not popular applause, with a sagacity and foresight peculiarly his own, he loved to handle the springs of that industry which he had set in motion. He felt that it was to Mm the honour was mainly intended; and he (the speaker) was sensible before, and still more now, that his son should cultivate the affec tions of those who were so willing to bestow them. (Cheers.) Without such cultivation the world were in deed barren and waste, but to retain them was the prize which the Christian man was alone prepared to achieve and enjoy. (Cheers.) When an individual invited 2,000 guests on such an occasion, he must call largely upon their indulgence, for the arrangements for the amusement and comfort of so many were difficult to accomplish. (Loud cheers.) He concluded by drinking the good health of all present. (Repeated cheers an I clapping of hands.) A gentleman present proposed the health of a lady whose name was engraven on the hearts of every British man and woman who knew her; who had ever aced on the highest principles of Christian charity and kindness; had long been the partner of his lerdship's joys and sor rows; an affectionate parent; endowed with all the vir tues that ought to grace a British lady, and ever anxious to promote t. e temporal and eternal welfare of all around her—" Lady Egerton, and long might she live to see her son follow in her own and his lather's footsteps." (Loud cheers, followed by " Here's a health, &c.") Lord F. EGERTON returned a brief and appropriate ac knowledgment. The Chairman and his friends, and the ladies, (who had partaken of wine and cake,) then retired from the tent. They were shortly afterwards followed by the other guests. fence for his strong opponent. This was the best boat during the tournament. For the second match two men were placed on each boat, that number being thought more likely to produce something decisive ; and so it did, fur, a'ter some half dozen ineffectu encounters, Richard Ward (Duke's man) succeeded in sousing Peter Brown (Old Quay); after which, John Ackerly (Old Quay) revenged his dripping comrade in arms by sousing Richard Ward. A third set were matched, but produced nothing decisive; upon which the tournament was declared to be at an end, and the company returned to Cooper's MPadow. The value of the prizes, we believe, was to be divided amongst the men. Considerable amusement was created during this struggle by one of the cornba'ants in waiting jump ing into the dock from the fourth story of the warehouse adjoining, and, whilst there, in eleven feet water, strip ping himself to his flannel shirt and drawers. A donkey race, a race in sacks for fifty yards and over two ditches, and a third donkey race were the next aumse-nents ; after which, it being four o'clock, the men belonging to the Trust were got together by the agents and marched to the pavilion erected in the Old Quay yard, where they were to be regaled with a sumptuous and plentiful dinner in the good old English fashion. The dining pavilion, erected and fitted up by Mr. Banks, of Runcorn, upon whose skill and taste it re flected great credit, was in length 40 yards by 27 wide, and covering an area of 1080 square yards, was estimated to accommodate about 1200 persons. It contained about 100 tables. At one side was a raised platform containing the agents and their friends, and opposite a gallery for the ladies. The whole of the interior was hung with blue and white drapery, with several handsome flags and mottoes, and after dusk was lighted brilliantly with gas, arranged in devices appropriate to the day. A cor ner was set apart and provided with music stands for the band. The fare consisted of Roast Beef, of which 25 cwt. was provided, in Barons, Rounds, and other joints in abund ance, meat pies of a very substantial and excellent des cription, Plum-puding, bread, and beer, and porter. The beef was ready cut on each man's plate. A steward was appointed for every nine, to maintain regularity. From, the best estimate we can form we should say that from. 900 to 1000 persons sate down to dinner, consisting prin cipally of the porters flatmen, drivers upon the canal, the agents at the different stations, and a few farmers and gentlemen of the town and neighbourhood, the latter of whom aided in superintending the arrangements, which we are bound to say were excellent. When the company were all seated, Mr. Pendlebury, the head agent in Liver pool called attention, whilst Stubb's band played the Vesper Hymn, after which the repast began in goad earnest, the clatter of a thousand knives and forks being rendered more muscical by a series of marches, &c. played during dinner by the Warrington Amateur Band. The repast being concluded Mr. Pendlebury was moved to the chair, and after a few words expressive of his regret that some more able chairman had not been ap pointed, proceeded to propose the first toast, which was one: which all loyal subjects were at all times ready to drink—the health of her Majesty, Queen Victoria. This toast was received with the most deafening cheering we ever remember to have heard, Mr. Stubbs' band playing God save the Queen, and a discharge of cannon being fired outside the pavilion. The CHAIRMAN ease next " Prince Albert, and the rest of the Royal Femly," which was received with three times three and firing of cannon. Band, a march. The CHAIRMAN said that the next toast was the health of a nobleman, whose servants he and they all were. If he were to trace his descent he might go as far back as the time of William the Conqueror; it was, sufficient, how ever, to say that he was a distinguished member of oneof the first families in the empire. They had all heard of the late Duke of Bridgewater, whose property the noble lord had inherited. The duke, it was well known, had spent FESTIVITIES AT RUNCORN. the whole of his property in the formation of the canal Eight o'clock in the forenoon was fixed for the parties which bears his name. The present owner has achieved proceeding to Runcorn to embark at Liverpool, and at even more than this. He had purchased the entire pro that hour the steamers Alice, Blanche, and Tower, be. perty of the Old Quay Company to add to his former longing to the trustees of the Bridgewater estate, were in possessions, and thus united two of the most important attendanze off the Duke's Dock and Old Quay wharfs, navigaliaas in the world. He concluded by giving " the gaily decorated with flags and ensigns, ready to receive health of Lord Francis Egerton," which was received their expected freights. The extensive warehouses, sheds, with hearty cheering, which lasted a considerable time; and offices of the trust displayed the royal ensign and blue after which, the band played " The. Old English Gentle and white flags from roofs and windows ; and the flats man." and other craft in the neighbouring docks hoisted similar The CHAIRMAN said that he now came to the toast of emblems of loyalty and rejoicing. The whole business of the evening —the health of the gentleman whose majority the estate at the Liverpool end seemed suspended, "the they were met that day to celebrate—" the health of servants of the trust being all bound for the scene of George Egerton, Esq„ and may he follow in the footsteps festivity, and the warehouses, offices, &c., were all closed. of his father, and become a better man than he, if he At about half-past eight the steamers began to take in can. (Immense cheering, with discharges of cannon, the theirspassengers, composed of the clerks, porters, flat- band playing " For he's a jolly good fellow.") men, and other parties connected with the concern at The CHAIRMAN was sure thnt the ladies present would this port, with their wives, daughters, &c., the various join him in honouring the toast which he was about to agents of the trustees, and the visiters invited to attend. propose—the health of a lady noted for her kinduess, It was not, however, until nine that all were on board, benevolence, affability, and charity to all around her. He and the vessels proceeded into the river, receiving as proposed " the health of Lady Francis Egerton, and all her they. left the various piers salutes of cannon, which were family." (Three times three, the band playing " Here's' returned from on board, the band s pl a yi ng " R u l e , a h ealth to all good lasses. " ) Britaania," and, after getting into order, steered towards The CHAIRMAN announced that the next toast would Runcorn with the tide, a fresh breeze, and rather more of be proposed by Mr. MITCHELL, of Preston Brook, who it than was wanted, blowing from the westward. rose to propose " the health of James Locke, Esq„" Notwithstanding the gusty character of the morning, which he was sure would be received with pleasure by all the sail up the river was delightful. The fine brass band present. He was delighted to witness the harmony which f Mr. Stubbs was stationed on board the Alice, and from had hitherto prevailed amongst them, which he hoped time to time played enlivening airs, whilst the guns from would continue throughout the day. Mr. Locke was the other boats kept up an intermitting firing of salutes, engaged in the performance of overwhelming duties as as they passed the various craft of the trustees on their the acting trustee of the concern, which he performed, course. On arriving off Neston Point salutes were fired as they all knew, most efficiently ; and he trusted that he from shore, and returned from on board the steamers, might he spared to devote his life to its interests. He with three times three hearty cheers. With the exception was intimately connected with the town of Runcorn, and of a few persons collected upon the pier, the port itself ap- his heart was warm to them all. The speaker concluded peared to be deserted, the inhabitants having no doubt, with giving the health of Mr. Locke, which was received proceeded en masse to the scene of approaching festivity. with hearty cheering, the band playing " Speed the Alter rounding the Point, the boats, which had hitherto plough." kept independent courses, were brought into line, the THOMAS OLDFIELD, Esq., was called upon to propose Alice taking the lead, having on board Mr. Pendlebury, the next toast, which he was confident, from its relation the principal agent of the trustees in Liverpool, and his I to the nobleman in honour to whom they were assembled, friends, with a number of the head clerks and agents, the f would be reeeived with enthusiasm. The toast was Blanche coining next, with a large complement of pas- " Success to the Old Quay Navigation." It was a cele sengers, and the Tower coming in her wake. In this order heated remark of the great Brindley, that " Rivers were they approached the Port of Runcorn, which displayed an I made to feed canals ;" but the managers of that naviga animated appearance, the shipping in the docks and every i tion had effected more than this. They had not only available building from which a flag could be hoisted, being made their river feed canals, but they had sbewn, by their literally covered with the blue and white favors of their excellent management of their own navigation, bow canals noble owner. On arriving off the Duke's pier they were ought to be navigated and worked. The toast was re welcomed with three times three hearty cheers from the ceived with three times three cheers, the band playing multitude assembled to receive the visitors, whilst a salute " Should auld acquaintance." of twenty large guns was fired from the island, and re- , Mr. COLLINS, Mayor of Altringbam, was called upon turned from on board the Alice; after which the passers- to propose the next toast, and, in a neat speech, p ro p ose d gers landed, and proceeded to th e scene o f th e d ay ' s en- " the health of Fereday Smith, Esq.,' a gentleman tertainments— Cooper's Meadow." managing a great portion of their navigation. Great ap- On arriving here we found a mass of people assembled, plause, band playing " Jim along Josey," in so taking a such as probablvnever were congregatedin Runcornbefore, style that three cheers were called for Stubbs by the and may never be again, until upon a similar occasion of re- delighted company. juicing. The shops throughout the town bad closed, and The next toast was given by Mr. RIPPIN, of Runcorn, contributed their quota to the gay throng ; the, houses who apologised for his inability to do it justice, by plead were tenantless, and for miles round farmers and cotters, ing the great fatigue he had undergone. He gave " The gentry and labourers, with their wives a n d d aug ht ers , h a d T own an d T ra d e of R uncorn. " Th ree t i mes t h ree and been drawn towards Cooper's Meadow as the centre of one cheer more, the band playing a march. Mr. Crippin attraction. For the ladies, of whom there was a fair responded on behalf of the inhabitants of Liverpool and sprinkling, a commodious stand had been erected by the Runcorn. provident care of Mr. Rippin, the agent of the Trust at The CHAIRMAN called upon Mr. Eaton, of the Old Runcorn, and his active coadjutors, from which they were I Quay, as the only bachelor amongst them, to propose the enabled throughout the day to witness the games, unin- next toast, who rose with a feeling of diffidence to per terrupted by the rude visiting of the crowd, or any visit- form that duty. What he lacked in ability, however, he ing save that of a boisterous wind, which seemed, as well I would make no in enthusiasm. In reference to the re as other people, to have got a holiday for the occasion, mark made upon his social position, he asked them to and was determined to make the most of it. A great I look at the motto of the Bridgewater family, which was portion, if not all the servants of the company wore over " .tile donee"—thus until. In the same way he occupied their holiday attire medals commemor a ti ve of the day, his position as a bachelor until— Mr. Eaton concluded having on one side an inscription—" George Egerton of by giving " The Health of the Ladies," which was re age June 15th, 1841," and on the relief the arms and ceived with enthusiasm, the band playing "Oh Where motto of his noble family. These were suspended, on the I and oh Where ?" part of the duke's people by blue ribbons, and on that of Mr. WHITENVELL proposed " The Health of the the Old-quay men by red, both parties although now Chairman," in a neat and effective speech, and Mr. belonging to a united estate, keeping up the colours of I Pendlebury replied briefly. Ile expressed himself thank their original proprietors. The visitors generally dis- ful if he bad filled the office of their chairman satisfactorily. played white favors. It was an occasion which was not likely to happen more Meanwhile, numbers bad been arriving, and continued than once in a man's lifetime. It was now 95 years since to pour in throughout the day, f r o m War r ington, Marine- similar festivities had taken place upon the occasion of the ham, Stockton Quay, Chester, Ellesmere, P r e s t on Brook, coming of age of the late Duke of Bridgewater. He Lyrnn Broadheath, and other places interested in or con- th an k e d t h e meet i ng w i t h a l l h i s heart for their kindness. netted with the navigation and property of the noble lord, I The male portion of the company now withdrew to loa the majority of whose heir was to be celebrated. One I commodate the females—the wives, daughters, &c. of the boat brought a fine amateur band fro m Warrington, men em ployed by the trustees, who were regaled with tea and which played during the day in Cooper's Meadow alter- coffee, bread and butter and more solid beef, t o th e num nately with Stubbs'; and others b roug ht v i s it ors picked ber of upwards of a thousand, and seemed heartily to enjoy up along the whole line of the navigation. We are un- the treat. able to form any very accurate estimate of the total num- We are compelled, by the extreme length which we have c b a c n r s n o p t r c e e s r e t n a t i y u r b i e n g e s a ti n m y a tpeodratitonlesosf thane d t a e y n ; th b o u u t sa tb n el b o r c a c t u i p oi i , e 7 d t i o n o p u a r s s d e o s y c e r r i p y n o d t e . s t c h r i i s p tgiooond of f l d t i English a i c n e i ineg and were probably even a greater number. sports out of doors—climbing a greased pole, catching a At eleven o'clock the entertain m e n t s commenced with pig with a soaped tail, &e.—until dusk, when a splendid a wheelbarrow race, the runners t o be blind e d, and the display of fireworks took place upon the island, which winner to be he who first got through a gap in a fence at seemed infinitely to delight the assembled multitude the end of the Meadow. The p r i ze t o b e a new w h ee l - During the display Mr. Stubbs' s b an d p l aye d a succession barrow: Seven candidates entered for this race, and of beautiful airs before the ladies' stand ; and we may here much fun was created by the various mishaps occurring. I offer our humble tribute to the taste and skill of these We are unable to hand down to posterity the name of the i talented musicians and their able leader, which elicited fortunate winner ; but he is, no doubt, likely to be for throughout the day hearty encomiums. life a large man in his own circle. The concluding part of the day's amusements was the A donkey race was the next affair which came off. The burning of a ship on fire in the centre of the river. To conditions were, that no rider was to mount his own ren d er thi s an attractive spectacle, the vessel to be burnt, con B ey w ali s d to th be the w d i h oi n a ekrey Fire r' e s t i x h t s were rather themselves than galloped with their converted into a ship by th e erec ti on o f t emporary spa r s, course, took place, the animals, in most cases, being rid- and was filed with highly combustible matter—rosin, pitch, &b. A little after eleven, a steamer (the Blanche) r service betw een Li verpoo l an d M anchester, had been —he o s e sa t r i t e e a d t e e a condemned fl a t, sa id to h ave b een about 90 years on , nd f r d i e d n e rs with ro u n n h d i t t o the ee c ord o u f r o s r e . a r A i d e g onohdd their y w t u n m h b i l d e e s s , f o o r f roceeded alongside of her, and shortly afterwards flames the saddle. The winner, we believe, never came in at all ! ;were o grea t aquatic tourna men t," to observed to be breaking out of her • hatches. In At twelve o'clock the multitude assembled in Cooper's , auout a quarter of an hour the devouring element had Meadow adjourned to the Slate Wharf Dock in the hot- gained complete possession of its prey ; and a magnificent tom locks, to witness a flame rose high in air, illuminating the whole river, and reflected upon' the sky and the scenery around for some . ' f clothes. " Much Blanche steamersplied Quay flatnien, fora prize of .a mitt in- . miles. The Tower and take place between six Bridgewater: l ' l l/st and six Old burning maas for awhile, as if engaged in saving life and property, but at length sheered off, takin g u p s t a ti ons at little distance ahead and astern and fi r i ng guns. The en al occupiedquays terest'was an _ hd a y. t a oh t c in h iko e t d ss t o u sett this et.co jaant n od o ri n v s g : I t kindthe,e a dock o i f e s combat, .hweenrge speedilyt h e a to the upperooriof the Dukes' h Warehouse, which over- tire spectacle was excellently and very dramatically • looks the dock. The arrangement e and cond4iwis of the manag ed; tpeorrtfaeientments.. description,\lle cannot, tound . head', Padded sti as to be combat were, that mai combattMliartned w ith ' a J a n ce ;was now approaching midnight ; and shortly, afters stage, .ftarnied tor for home delighted, and fatigued too, with the day's en betatirWieti Wanka; one' end wards the visitors from Liverpool took boat and started soft,te w o v e e l r r i e snhgo feet'uidyde dyer` o t i;l ee wi i t i li boiswsstiofti7 , l, concludeour ses e nse s t e il this j ui n] ; extending forWard' over the water, and tapered from the widest part to about afoot at the point. 'At a , given signal excellent arrangements made by the gentlemen connected the boats were to start from stages moored across each with the trust for the accommodation of the public, without hrecordin g e - however , e ver end °Utile' dock, and row towatchi each other; and on , the personal kindness directed towards ourselves as diem approaching within five yards the roivers were -t6 pull an bees of the press. The whole of the days sts were their oara, and the cobabatants!ndejOur'by fail. pushing, exeellently conducted and refleet great credit upon all striking not being allo w ed ,. to push%each • other from the parties engaged in their management. stage into the. dock: In this way six combats were pro- At the conelusion of suCh a celebration we regret to vided for. Te winners were then to fight out the ties record one serious casuality—the loss of a poor man over until the possession of the suit of clothes was decided board from the Blanche on her retur n home. Froin our h po e a upon a a ne n W bat. , d the losers in the last combats were eac h to own observation, having been in the boat at the time, we av • are atisfied that blame can be attached to no one but to The first passage at arms was made by Isaac Taylor, on ' the unfortunate man himself. The grief of his Niece, a the Bridgewater. Sid e, a stout, tall fellow ; and J. Howarth fine young woman, who was on board, was only allayed by on the side of the Old Quay, a much less bulky and the uncertainty whirls attached to his fate. On Sunday, older man, but evidently full of confidence in his strength , however, we kern, the body was found and hope unfor or Isis dexterity ; and after jousting " a f u ll h our by ' tunatelv at an end. The deceased was named Thomas Runcorn clock," the heat was declared to be a drawn one. and was a porter in the EetViCe of the Old Qucy Li: eia: case v,aish: act be put in, and was too cunning of ; Company, THE TEA. At six o'clock, the tent having previously been cleared and prepared for the occasion, an immense number of well-dressed females, wives and daughters of the previous party, sat down to tea, at which beef, bread and butter, &c. were most plentifully supplied. They enjoyed them, selves to their hearts content, and the whole went off with the greatest eclat. THE SPORTS. During the whole of the day old English games and fes tivities were kept vigorously up in a large geld at the back of the " Bridgewater Arms," every room in which, as well as a large temporary tent, was crowded from the morning until after sunset. The games were quoiting, putting the stone, leaping, running, wrestling, climbing the pole for a leg of mutton, and other prizes, foot-races, donkey-races, hornpipe-dancing. wheel-barrow races, (blind-folded,) sack-races, hurdle-races, steeple-chases, &c.—all afford ing great fun and amusement to vast numbers of partici pators and spectators, both young and old. The day's amusements closed with a splendid display of fire-works, which were seen over a large extent of country, and at the close of which the parties ' homeward took their several ways," highly delighted with the varied enjoyments of the day.