The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser. — Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1848-06-20 00:00:00

FANCY BASKET-DEALERS, For whole of Life. Without Bonus. Yearly. Half do, AF s. d. I s. d. 2 2 6 1 1 1 11 2 8 6 ! 1 5 0 216 3 1 9 0 3 6 4 1 14 2 3 19 8 2 1 0. With Bonus. Reduced Premium instead of Yearly. I Half do. f Bonus. 4 s. d.' 2 9 5 2 16 5 3 5 5 3 17 2 4 12 7 s. d. 1 5 6 1 9 1 1 13 8 1 19 9 2 7 9 s. d. 1 12 9 1 17 4 2 2 9 2 10 0 2 19 1 Specimen of the Addition to the Sums Insured in y the cage of Policies of .tl,OOO each, to be taken out at ,the Bonus Premiums. ißy the addition of the further A ge First Then 'Decennial Bonus, the amount W h en Bonus Annual payable in case of death will I nsured after Ten PaymentEl Bonus. be.—after 20 Years. 30 Years. 40 Years. d. s. d. s. d. s. d. s. d. 30 90 8 4 9 010 1271 5 C 1542 10 C 1904 3 4 35 94 11 8 9 9 2 '1283 15 0 1567 10 C 1945 16 8 40 101 13 4 10 3 4 '1305 0 0 1610 0 0 2000 0 0 45 107 1 8 10 14 2 1321 5 0 1642 10 0 2000 0 0 ' 5O 116 13 4 11 13 4 1350 0 00700 0 0 2000 0 0 35 40 45 -50 The SCALE Of REDUCTIONS which are guaranteed ranges T:lnt sal to 52 per cent. on the amount of Premium, and the Bonus contingent only on the continuance of the life doubles the amount of Policy. No LIABILITY of Partnership, these reductions and addi "otts not being contingent upon Profits. PoLicrEs are issued for the Half Premium system, and on an ascending scale. SURRENDERS of POLICIES are accepted on very liberal r ` e rms ; and claims are paid within : three months after satis . a ctorY proof of death. INSURANCE OF CAPITAL SUMS. The Directors are prepared to receive applications for Poll- Ci ", which, though available for many other purposes as well, have the effect of rendering Property held under Lease for 'ears equivalent to Freehold for all purposes of mortgages or it,lvestment. The followin , " Table will atibrd 'Peeimens of the Prentiom m for the Insurance of -t'looo,payable after the lapse of a Oren number of years. Y,ars. I Rate. I Years. 1 Rate. I Years. I Rate. „,‘ Is. (1.1 , s. d . S. d. 1 16 8 60 6 10 0 40 l3 17 6 AG ENCIES.--The Directors are prepared to receive applica. _*fts for Agencies in Towns and districts, in which appoint :llents have not yet been made. No application will be attended " Unless accompanied with unexceptionable references. SWINTON BOMA', Secretary to the Company. //gNI TIENDERSON, Residept Secretory in London. AT a PUBLIC MEETING of the INHABITANTS of the BOROUGH of LIVERPOOL, convened by the Mayor, in pursuance of a Requisition, and held in the Ses sions-house, on TUESDAY. the 13th day of June, 1848, " For the purpose of considering the late MEASURES of the GO VERNMENT in connexion with our WEST and EAST INDIAN SUGAR COLONIES, and how far they have been effective in carrying out the VIEWS contemplated by the SLAVERY ABOLITION ACTS; and also to consider the ex pediency of giving our approval and support to the Resolutions recently moved andcarried in reference thereto by our Member, Sir THomits B. BIRCH, in Committee of the House of Commons," THOMAS B. HORSFALL, Esq., Mayor, in the Chair ; It was snored by F . SHAND, Esq., seconded by CHARLES LAWRENCE, Esq., 1.--LThat the Imperial Parliament, in passing the Emancipa tion Act in 1833, pledged the national faith to the honest and effectual working out of that act, with a due regard to the maintenance of our Colonial Property and the encouragement of Free Labour in our Colonial Possessions. Whereupon it was moved, as an amendment, by WILLIAM RATHBONE, Esq., seconded by CHARLES HOLLAND. Esq., That the experiment of emancipation has been crowned with• a most gratifying degree of success in so far as concerns the condition of the black population of our Colonies, comprising nine-tenths of the whole ; that the neglect of improvement in the mode of cultivation and management, the extensive preva lence of absenteeism, the want of sufficient capital, together with the injudicious treatment of labourers, both during the period of apprenticeship and since its termination, are some of the palpable and direct causes of the present depression of these Colonies; that a return to the system of protection would con stitute a virtual acknowledgment that the labour of nondmen is more profitable than that of Freemen, thus affording to other nations a plausible reason for adhering to Slavery. And the motion and amendment being put from the chair. the original motion was declared to be carried. It was moved .by ADAM HODOSON, Esq., seconded by the Rev. THOMAS NOLAN, 2.—That the course of legislation pursued since the passing of the Act of 1846 has been such as to prevent the attainment of the Dbjects contemplated by it—to destroy our Colonies, to aggravate Slavery in Foreign Countries, and to stimulate the Slave Trade. _ _ Whereupon it was moved, as an amendment, by THOMAS THORNELY, Esq., M.P., seconded by CHARLES ROBERTSON, E sq Tilt inasmuch as the most eminent public men of our own and former times—supported by the all but unanimous voice of the country—have pronounced monopoly to be in the highest degree detrimental to the classes for whose benefit it is im posed, as well as to those from the fruits of whose industry this unrighteous exaction is levied—this Meeting protests against the proposition recently made by a Committee of the House of Commons for maintaining, during the next six years, a differ ential duty in favour of British Plantation Sugars of Ns. per cwt., which on the quantity imported thence in 1847, would be equal to a tax on the community of no less than £2,400,000 per annum, for the benefit of the Monopolists, and to a loss to the Exchequer, by the reduction of the duty from fourteen to ten shillings, without any compensating advantage, of .4960,000 per annum. _ . And the motion and amendment being put from the chair, the original motion was declared to be carried. It was moved by the Rev. HUGH M'NEILE, D.D., seconded by CHRISTOPHER BUSH ELL, Esq., 3.—That this Meeting highly disapproves of legislation so much at variance with British justice, British consistency, and British honour; and implores her Majesty's government to adopt such measures as shall carry out the original intentions of the Emancipation Act. Whereupon it was moved, as an amendment, by WILLIAM BROWN, Esq., M.P., seconded by H. K. CLAYPOLE, Esq., That, although the return from a vicious to a sound system of legislation must necessarily affect at first the interests of those who have profited by the continuance of such a system, this Meeting does not consider that either this result, or the existence of any restrictions on the trade of the West Indies, are reasons why the industrious classes of this country should be taxed for the support of the colonial interest; and would further express its opinion, that any restrictions now pressing on the trade or industry of the colonists, if such there be, should be forthwith removed. . _ _ And the motion and amendment having been put from the chair, the original motion was declared to be carried. It was moved by HAROLD LITTLEDALE, Esq., seconded by JONES, Esq., 4.—That this Meeting considers the plan proposed by Sir Thomas Birch, and recommended by the Select Committee on Sugar and Coffee Planting, well calculated to promote that ob ject, to prevent the immediate and otherwise inevitable ahan donment of the majority of the West India estates, and to secure time for bringing into operation the intended measures of relief, do adopt the following Petition ; "To THE HONOURABLE THE COMMONS OF THE UNITED KINODOI4I OF GREAT BRITAIN AND IRELAND IN PARLIAMENT ASSEMBLED. " The humble Petition of the Merchants, Tradesmen, and others at the Port of Liveriuml. " Showeth,—That when the Imperial Parliament, in 1833, passed the act for the abolition of slavery throughout the Bri tish Colonies, the national faith was pledged to the honest and efficient working out of that act, with a due regard to the maintenance of colonial property, and the encouragement of free labour in those possessions. " That the course pursued by the Imperial Parliament, since the passing of that act, has been such as to prevent the attain• ment of the objects contemplated—to destroy the Colonies — to aggravate Slavery in Foreign Countries, and to stimulate the Slave Trade. " That your Petitioners deeply lament that a course should have been pursued so much at variance with British justice, British consistency,. and British honour. " That your Petitioners consider the plan recommended by the Select Committee on Sugar and Coffee Planting well calcu late? to promote the original intentions of the Abolition Act to prevent the immediate and otherwise inevitable abandon ment of the majority of Colonial Sugar Estates, and to secure time for bringing into operation the intended measures of relief.' " Your Petitioners. therefore, pray that your Honourable House will adopt such measures as shall preserve the Colonies from destruction, and as shall carry out, with full integrity, the original objects contemplated by the Legislature in passing the Act for the Abolition of slavery throughout the British Colonies. " And your Petitioners, &c." Whereupon it was moved, as an amendment, by JOHN TAYLOR ' Esq., seconded by M'LEAN, Esq., that the follow ing Petition be adopted : _ • _ "That in the distressed state of the Commerce and Manu factures of the British Islands, a great and immediate abate ment of Taxation is required ; and that the entire abrogation of the duties on Sugar appears to this Meeting an advantageous and necessary measure. " That the admission into this country of slave-grown sugar for home use is inconsistent with justice; as it aids a system of robbery from men of their dearest rights. " That the project of the transfer of Africans to the West Indian Islands, under the pretext of providing free labour, would be in reality a revival of the Slave Trade, acknowleged to have been and to he the greatest public enormity in wicked ness ever perpetrated by man, and that the project ought not to receive sanction or countenance in any way from the British Legislature." Ana the question being put from the chair, the original Petition was declared to be adopted. Raolred,—That the Mayor be requested to sign the Petition on behalf of the Aleeting, and to forward the same to the Members of the Borough for presentation to the House of Commons. THOS. B. HORSFALL, Mayor. It WRS moved by Wm. BROWN, Esq., M.P., seconded by JOSEPH 13. YATEs, Esq., and Resolved wzanimously,—That the best thanks of this Meeting be given to the Mayor for the courtesy and impartiality with which he has-presided over this Meeting. NOME. Any Proprietor of Warehouses not having received the said Prospectus and Form, can obtain the same on appli ca ti on at the Office of the Provisional Committee: 30, traliord Chambers, South John-street. Jut X 0 ,1848. 'alts by Rattan, HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, VALUABLE ORGAN, PIANO-FORTE, CHIMNEY GLASSES, 6.c. By Messrs. WALKER and BIRD, On FRIDAY next, the 23rd instant, at Eleven o'clock precisely, at their Rooms, 55, Church-street, N extensive Assortment of excellent HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, valuable Chamber Organ, by Bewsher and leetwood, in hadsome -Mahogany Case, with an Octave of Pedals from G G up to F, Swell, Two Composition Pedals, and Six Stops, a Fine-toned Piccolo Piano-forte, Six-and-a-Quarter Octaves. by Stoddart and Co., with Metallic Plate, in Rosewood Case, several Chimney Gluts, and a variety of Miscellaneous Property. The FfIRNITURE will include Sets of Mahogany framed Chairs, Easy Ditto, Dining, Loo, and Card Tables, Sideboards and Chiffonniers, Carpets, Fenders, &c., Four-post, Half-tester, and French Bedsteads, with suitable Drapery, Feather Beds, Toilet Tables, Dressing Glasses, Mahogany Winged Wardrobe, law Painted Ditto. Chests of Drawers, and other Bedroom Articles. A quantity of Kitchen Turniture and Utensils, Ar rowroot, Starch, Ginger, Vermicelli, &c. The Orgail will be Sold at Twelve o'clock precisely, and may be seen any day previous to the Sale. The Household Furniture and Piano-forte may be viewed on THURSDAY next, the 22nd instant, and Catalogues had at the Rooms. BY ORDER OF THE MORTGAGEE, By Messrs. WALKER and BIRD, On TUESDAY, the 4th day of Jnly next, at Six o'clock in the Evening, at the Royal Rock Ferry Hotel, Higher Bebington, Cheshire,A LL t mse Twoo Fieehold DWELLING-HOUSES, GARDENS, and PREMISES, situate on the west side of ulersey-lane, in the township of Tranmere, in the occupation of Mrs. Christopherson and Mrs. Masters as Tenants thereof, containing in front to Mersey-lane 75 feet, in depth on the north sidel33 feet 3 inches, and on the south side 100 feet, and in breadth at the back 52 feet 9 inches. The Houses have a River view, and are within three minutes Walk of the Rock Ferry. _Further particulars may be had by applying to Messrs. MORNCRO FT and SoN, Solicitors, 3, Clayton-squar, Liverpool. EXTENSIVE SALE OF CART HORSES. TO BREWERS, CARTOWNERS, AND OTHERS. By Messrs. LUCAS and CO., ‘ '°•3l °Rnow (Wednesday), the 21st instant, at One o'clock, at their Repository. Great Charlotte-street, ORTY CART HORSES. Amongst them will be fount some of the finest Horses in Liverpool , Four Horses , our Carts, and Five Sets of Gears, the Property of Mr. Thos. Pavier, Park-road, a remarkably fine Teath, a Bay and i rom — ni in dispute, without reserve, Six very fine Cart Horses, owic e r'eestershire, Six Horses, part of the Stock of a Cart- VarietyCart owner. A lso, a variety of Harness Horses and Hacks, a great N of Carts and Gears, Lorries. Floats, &c. Gea • s . — CLEARANCE SALE.—NOTICE.—Parties Having left r, Harness, and Saddlery at the Repository during April, Th .'"ay, and Ju ne will pease take Notice, that, if not removed by W EDNES DAY, the 2wth instant, they wit lbe Sold without reserve on that day. BRETHERTON , S WEEKLY SALE OF HORSES, CARRIAGES, SADDLERY, &c. On THURSDAY next, the 22nd instant, at One o'clock, at the Repository, Wood-street, _piBLOOD Bay MARE, by Galipoli, out of Light ning. A Thoroughbred Brown COLT, by D'Egville, winner of se veral Races. A handsome Brown PONY, by Bantam, accustomed to carry * Children and Young Ladies. A Roan Blood COB, very fast and quiet in Harness. A Splendid Brown COB, up to twenty stone, with superior action and good temper. A Chestnut HORSE, Six Years Old, a very good Hack. A Bay HORSE, 15 bands high. quiet to ride and drive. A Thoroughbred Brown COLT, Winner of several Races: very gentle and good Hack. A Bay HORSE, 15 hands 2 inches high, steady in Double and Single Harness. A great number of useful Saddle and Harness HORSES, a good PH TON, for one or two horses, an excellent GIG, by Gorst, DITTO, by Bennion, WHITECHAPEL, Double and Single Harness, Saddles, Bridles, Cart Gears, &c. Alay be viewed the Morning of Sale. HORSES TRAINED to DOUBLE and SINGLE HARNESS, UNCLAIMED PROPERTY. • By GREGSON and SON, On FRIDAY next, the 23rd instant, at Twelve o'clock, at the Police Depot, north end Prince's Dock, THE following Unclaimed PROPERTY:—OId Ropes, Canvas, Iron, Copper, Metal, Casks, Cases, Bar rels, Stages, Spars, Planks, Timber, Fire Wood, Carbuoys, Cans, Two Loads of Coal, Cask Hardware, Cask Tar, Barrel Meal, and dirty Meal, Corn, Sugar, and sundry other Articles, of which due notice has been given. TO be LET, EVERTON LODGE, with Outbuild ings, Garden, and Hothouse, at present in the occupation of Mr. Cazenove ; Two HOUSES, in York-terrace, Everton ; the Furnished HOUSE, No. I, Montpellier-crescent, New Brighton ; Double and Single OFFICES, and a very large UPPER ROOM and a CELLAR, in Atherton's-buildings, Dale street; Double OFFICES, in Exchange-street East ; an OFFICE and CELLAR, in No. 14, Goree-piazzas. Apply to WILLIANI ATHERTON. TO BRUSHMAKER - AND OTHERS. By Mr. D. HODGKINS, To -MORROW, (Wednesday,) the 21st, and THURSDAY next, the 22d instant, at Eleven o'clock precisely each day, on the Premises, 106, Bold-street, THE excellent STOCK-IN-TRADE - of a FANCY BASKET and BRUSH DEALER, consisting of Brooms. Bannisters, Sets of Shoe, Hair, Cloth, Nail, and Scouring Brushes, large quantity of Fancy Baskets, Tortoiseshell Combs, Mats, Door-rugs, Carpet Whisks, Sponges, Fancy Soap, Black ing, &c., a quantity of White Coopery, and other Effects con nected with the above Business. The whole may be viewed on the Mornings prior to the Sale, and Catalogues had on the Premises, and at AUCTIONEER'S Office, 5, Queen-square, Liverpool. VALUABLE FREEHOLD PROPERTY IN SIR THOMAS'S-BUILDINGS. On FRIDAY, the 30th instant, at One o'clock in the Afternoon, at the Clarendon-rooms, ALL that very valuable Pa rce l o f LAND, with the BUILDINGS thereon, situate on the north-east side of Sir Thomas's-buildings, containing in front and at the back, severally, 133 feet, and running in depth 71 feet 9 inches, and ,in the whole 1068 Square Yards. The Buildings (beginning at the north end) consist of Ist.—A DWELLING-HOUSE, in the occupation of Mr. John Nolan, under an agreement for a Lease for One Life, (now aged 48,) at the rent of for 21 years, from 1843, and 430 afterwards. 2nd.—A WAREHOUSE and PREMISES, in the occupation of Messrs. Finch and Son. Iron Merchants, for the residue of a term which will expire in 1850, at the rent of .el2O. 3rd.—A Licensed. commodious, and well-accustomed PUB LIC-HOUSE, called the "Golden Fleece," now in the occu pation of Mr. G. Redfearn, for the resiuue of a term which will expire in 1852, at the rent of 484. 4th.—A large DWELLING-HOUSE, now in the occupation of Messrs. Henry and Son, for a Lease, of which 17 years are unexpired, at the rent of .463. The central situation of this Property, and its adaptation for all business purposes, render it very suitable for investment. ' For further particulars apply at the Office of Messrs. NORTH and ORRED, where a plan may be seen. THE ELYSIAN GINGER BEER, (UNFERMENTED) OR AQUA SOBRIA. THIS delicious, Cooling, and refreshing Beverage, outvies all other effervescing Liquids in appearance, taste, and the absence of all intoxicating principle. It allays thirst, invigorates the stomach, improves the appetite, and possesses the peculiar property of re-effervescing, at long intervals, on belng stirred or agitated. To sea voyagers and parties of plea sure (from its portable nature) it is unequalled for convenience. A parcel containing the quantity for twenty-four glasses occu pies the space of a Soda Water bottle only. Sold by most Chemists, Innkeepers, and Confectioners ; and wholesale by Mr. J. D. WALKER, 41, London-road, Liverpool. T HE LIVERPOOL AND LONDON FIRE AND LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY. ESTABLISHED IN 1836. EMPOWERED BY ACT OF PARLIAMENT. OFFICES: 8, TVATER-STREE7', LIVERPOOL, CHARLOTTE-ROW, MANSION-HOUSE, LONDON. The Directors be" to acknowledge the steadily increasing support which this Institution experiences, and to assure the Public that, whilst the numerous and wealthy Proprietary enables them to offer most ample security for the fulfilment of the Company's engagements, the confidence and preference manifested towards it shall be met, as heretofore, by strenuous endeavours to facilitate the despatch of business, and by liberality and promptitude in the settlement of claims. By THE FIRST ACT OF PARLIAMENT obtained by the Company, it is expressly conditioned that the liability of the Shareholders under the policies shall not be restricted by special contract or otherwise. INSURANCES AGAINST FIRE Are undertaken on Prop erty of every description in the United Kingdom, the British Colonies, and in Foreign Countries; the Rates of Premium may be known on application. LIFE INSURANCE. The Directors continue to receive proposals for the sale and purchase of Annuities, Endowments, Reversions and contingent Interests, and for Insurances on Lives. No Entrance or Admis. /don Fees are required, nor is any additional premium charged to Officers in the Army or Navy, unless called into actual service. The following are amongst the advantages held out by the Company : Two SCALES OF PREMIUMS, ONE LOWER THAN THOSE OF MOST OTHER COMPANIES ; the other carrying GUARANTEED ADDITIONS, Or entitling to GUARANTEED REDUCTIONS in the FUTURE PREMIUMS, on a plan entirely new and peculiar to this Institution. Specimen of the Rates for an Insurance of £lOO on a Single Life, and of the Reduced Premium of Policies taken out on the Bonus Scale:— Age when Insured 35 40 45 50 BEBINGTON COTTAGE, NEW FERRY. MO be LET, the above beautifully-situated detached RESIDENCE, containing Dining and Drawing-rooms, Five Bed-rooms, Dressing-room, and Servants'-rooms, Kitchens, Back Kitchen, and Water Closet; Two-stalled Stables, Coach house, and Cow-house; together with Garden, &c. Bebington Cottage is situated between the Rock Ferry Pier and Bebington Station, being a short ten minutes' walk from either mint. Will - belet for a term of years.—For particulars apply to WILLIAM AYRTON, Wine-merchant, Chester. E o b r 001 b. MO be SOLD, n,DETACHED VILLA RESIDENCE, situate in Parkfield. Birkenhead, containing every conve nience for a genteel Family ; has a beautiful Lawn, (2600 yards,) with Plantation and Shrubberies in front, and a large Garden well stocked with Fruit Trees and Vegetables. Twenty mi nutes' walk from the Ferry. Apply to JOSHUA Wool), 2, Temple-street. DESIRABLE AND SAFE INVESTMENT. rpo besaii: - 1 7 reehold of Inheritance, one of the L the most desirable Corner Lots of PROPERTY ever of fered to the. Public for safe Investment, in or near Liverpool, consisting of Four good Shops, and Two Cottages, all well Te nanted and in full Business, situate in an excellent thorough fare, producing the yearly rent of .190. Price £2,600. For particulars apply to JOHN WHITE, 19, Clayton-square, VALUABLE BUSINESS OF A CHEMIST AND DRUGGIST IN LIVERPOOL AND TOXTETH PARK. ON SALE,I;37IPFtiVATE TREATY, the GOODWILL of the old-established BUSINESS of a CHEMIST and DRUGGIST, as carried on at the Shop No. 76, Pitt-street, (at the corner of Dickenson-street,) in Liverpool. The business has been established nearly twenty years. Also, the GOODWILL of the capital BUSINESS of a CHE MIST and DRUGGIST, as carried on at the Shop No. 174, Mill street, (second door from Northumberland-street,) in Toxteth-park, near Liverpool. This Business has been esta blished many years. Also, the STOCK in TRADE, FIXTURES, and TENANT'S INTEREST in each Shop. It will be shown to the satisfaction of a purchaser that the embarrassments of the late Occupant had not the slightest con nexion with either of the above businesses; which, on the con trary, may be ascertained to have been well-paying and lucra tive, and might easily be considerably extended. For further particulars apply to CU A Russ TURNER, ESQ., Official Assignee, Liverpool ; or to Messrs. GREGORY and SON, Solicitors, Wason-buildings, Harrington-street. Co be AIM or Ett. MO be SOLD or LET, a DETACHED CORNER HOUSE. aclanirably suited for a LADIES' BOARDING SCHOOL. WANTED, £ l OOO on an excellent HOUSE and GARDEN near Abercromby-square, in full 74 years' Lease. J. HAMILTON PARR, 7, Castle-street. Ea tic Rtt. MO be LET, a small, convenient WAREHOUSE, with Office and Gas Fixtures complete, No. G, Cable-street, near to South Castle-street, very suitable for a Commission and Forwarding Agent, Export Ale and Porter Dealer, or any Light Business. Apply to Mr. H. CV - NIMING; on the Premises. MO he LET, at Bootle, where the Rates are low, I very superior HOUSES, at moderate Rents, fitted up with every convenience, and near the best part of the shore for Sea Bathing. Apply to THOMAS WYLIU, Surveyor, 3, Barned's-buildings, Sweeting street, Castle-street. PUBLIC-HOUSE TO BE LET. TO be LET, with immediate possession, a PUBLIC HOUSE, having an extensive connexion, situate in the centre of the town. Rent .tlO. Incoming .elOO. For particulars apply to JOHN WHITE, 19, Clayton-square. FURNISHED HOUSE to be LET, at AIGBURTH, near Lawrence's Hotel, containing Three Entertaining rooms, Seven Bed-rooms, Dressing-room and Bath-room, &c. ; Kitchens on Ground Floor; excellent Garden attached. For partieulars apply to S. WATEERHOUS, No. 5, Tithebarn street. THE LIVERPOOL STANDARD. Wiantet. WANTED, an experienced NURSE, of 25 or 26 years of age, competent to take the entire charge of very young children. She must he a good Needlewoman. None need apply without at least twelve months' character from her last situation. . Apply at the ORIENTAL DIVAN, Clayton-square, between the hours of Two and Four. LIVERPOOL BOROUGH PRISON. OFFICE OF GOVERNOR. THE SITUATION .of GOVERNOR of the BOROUGH PRISON is now vacant. Applications for the Situation, with Testimonials, must be sent in on or before the 24th instant, addressed to "The Mayor . of Liverpool," stating' the age, qualification, and previous oc cupation of the Candidates, Salary, .e 450 per Annum, subject to the approval of the Town Council, with a House in the Prison. The Governor will have to enter into a Bond for faithful performance of the duties of his office, and provide Sureties in the sum of .2000. Applicants are requested not to appear in person, unless required. Town-hall, Liverpool, Tune 10, 1848. PRESCOT UNION. WANTED, a CHAPLAIN, of the Established Church, for the WORKHOUSE. Salary, .t'so per Annum. The Duties of the Chaplain will be to perform Divine Service and preach at the Workhouse once every Sunday, and to per form Divine Service on some other day in each week. He will also be required to catechise such of the children as shall belong to the Church of England, and visit the sick Pau pers in the Workhouse. The Office of REGISTRAR of BIRTHS and DEATHS, for the District of Prescot, being now also vacant, the Board of Guardians propose giving the Chaplain the option of uniting that office (the Emoluments of which on an average amount to £5O per Annum) with the Chaplaincy. Applications to be sent to me before Eight o'clock on the Evening of WEDNESDAY next, the 21st instant. JNO. IIEYES, Clerk to the Guardians. Prescot, 16th June, 1848. SHREWSBURY AND WELLING TON JOINT LINE OF RAILWAY. 1 SLEEPERS WANTED. SEALED TENDERS will be received until MONDAY the 3rd July next, addressed to Capt. SHAW, Shrewsbury, and marked "Tender for Sleepers," for the supply of 18,000 SLEEPERS, of Larch, Hacmatac, or Yellow Pine, for the use of the above Line of Railway, to be delivered at the Upton Magna Canal Wharf, on the Line of the Railway, in equal proportions weekly, between the 10th of July and the 30th of October next. Each Sleeper must be 9 feet long, and not less than 10 inches in width by 5 inches thick, clear of the bark. They may be in the section, half-round, or oblong. They must be of perfectly sound timber, free from shakes, bad knots, or other defects, and in every respect subject to the approval of the Engineer. The Tenders are to state the Price per Sleeper, delivered as above and stacked on the Line ; the description of Timber proposed to be supplied ; and the names and addresses of the parties who are willing to become security for the due fulfil• ment of the contract. • Shrewsbury, June 3, 1848. LIVERPOOL DOCKS. LOANS OF MONEY. MITE COMMITTEE of the LIVERPOOL DOCKS I do HEREBY GIVE NOTICE, that they are willing to receive LOANS of MONEY to a LIMITED AMOUNT, on the Security of the Bonds of the Trustees of the Liverpool Docks, at the rate of FIVE POUNDS per Centum per Annum Interest, for periods of either Three, Five, or Seven Years. All letters to be addressed to GEORGE WITHERS, Esquire, Treasurer of the Liverpool Docks, Dock-office, Liverpool. By order, DANIEL MASON, Secretary. Dock-office, Liverpool, October 21, 1847. LOANS OF MONEY. BOROUGH OF LIVERPOOL. THE CORPORATION of LIVERPOOL are willing to receive LOANS, in Sums of not less than FIVE HUN. BRED POUNDS, for Three, Five, or Seven Years, bearing Interest at the rate of FIVE POUNDS PER CENTUM PER ANNUM, on Security of the Revenue and Rates authorized to be received and levied under the provisions of the " Liverpool Co:poration Waterworks Act, 1847," and an Act passed in the 9th and 10th years of the reign of her present Majesty, intituled " An Act for the Improvement of the Sewerage and Drainage of the Borough of Liverpool, and for making further provisions for the Sanatory Regulations of the said Borough." The Interest will be paid Half-yearly, on the Ist of January and Ist of July. All letters to be addressed to the undersigned, or to CAPE., Asti MN, Esq., Treasurer, Public Offices, Cornwallis-street, Liverpool. Town-frail, 18thBFylorder, A r l u . a S r.v, HU IB TI 4B ' . LEWORTH, Town Clerk. LOANS OF MONEY. BOROUGH OF LIVERPOOL. THE CORPORATION of LIVERPOOL are willing to receive LOANS, to a limited amount, for Three, Five, or Seven Years, bearing Interest at the rate of Five Pounds per Centum per Annum, on security of the several SEWER RATES in and for the respective Districts of the Parish of Liverpool, the Townships of Everton and Kirkdale, and of so much of the Township of West Derby and of the Extra-parochial Place of Toxteth-park, respectively, as are within the said Borough, authorized to be made and levied under the provisions of an Act passed in the ninth and tenth years of the reign of her present Majesty, intituled "An Act for the Improvement of the Sewerage and Drainage of the Borough of Liverpool, and for making further provisions for the Sanatory Regulation of the said Borough." The Interest will be paid Half-Yearly, on the first of January and the first of July. _ _ --- A:llleitWsioheiddressed to the undersigned, or to CAPES Asit LIN, Esq., Treasurer, Public Offices, Cornwallis-street, Liverpool. By order, WM. SIIUTTLEWORTII, Town Clerk. Town Hall, Bth Slay, 1848. BOROUGH OF LIVERPOOL. ASSHEEP and LAMB having been found wander ing in Edge-lane, within this Borough, on the Ifith just., have been IM POUNDED in the Common Pound, Rosehill. Now NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that unless the above Animals are previously Claimed, and the Expenses paid, they will be SOLD at the Common Pound, Rose-hill, at One o'clock, P.M., on the 27th instant, according to the statute in that case made and provided. M. M. G. DOWLING, Head-Constable. Dated this 20th day of June, 184 S. ANNUAL GENERAL SESSION. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, th a t th e ANNUAL GENERAL SESSION of the PEACE for the COUNTY PALATINE of LANCAS TER will be held, at the COURT HOUSE, in PRESTON, on THURSDAY, the 29th day of June instant, at Eleven o'clock in the Forenoon, pursuant to the statute. GORSTS and BIRCHALL, Deputy Clerks of the Peace. Clerk of the Peace's Office, Preston, 131 h June, 1848. LIVERPOOL GENERAL WAREHOUSING COMPANY OF PROPRIETORS. A T a MEETING of WAREHOUSE PROPRIE /-1_ TORS, held on the Bth instant, representing a Rental of about £30,000 per annum, J. It. SHAW, Esn. in the Chair ; It was unanimously resolved,—" That a copy of the following Prospectus should be sent to all the Warehouse Owners, and at the same time their assent should be requested, by re turning the form of application, (as under,) with their signature, to J. It. Shaw, Esq., Chairman of the Provisional Committee, Office, 30, Trafford Chambers, South John-street, on or before the 22d instant." FRANCIS G. HARBORD, Secretary pro teen. Trafford Chambers, 9th June, 1848. PROSPECTUS. That the Company shall be formed exclusively of those par ties who are and shall continue to be Owners or Lessees of warehouses situated in the Port of Liverpool, and which they agree to place under the exclusive control of the. Company. That one or more Surveyors shall he appointed to adjust the relative value of the property, should any difference exist be. tweeen the Company and the Owner. That the Town shall be divided into nine districts, and the warehouses divided into thre e cl a sses in each district, and a value determined upon f or eac h c l a ss ; and that such ware houses as may be offered to the Company shall be surveyed for the purpose of classification, in order to determine the assumed annual rental, and that the same shall be laid before the Board of Directors for their approval ; anti when so confirmed by them the Managing Director shall have power to receive the property tendered, subject to such valuation. That in the event of the Company and the Owner not agree ing in the valuation, the offer shall be considered null and void. That the Company shall receive goods on rent per package, but shall nevertheless be empowered to let or lease the entire or part of any warehouse or premises. 'that parties having so placed their property in the bands of the Company, shall be entitled (over and above the estimated rental) to participate in the profits arising .rom the general business of the Company, (pro rata,) according to the amount of their annual rental ; and that the profit shall be calcu'ated upon an average of not less than three years. That the Company shall make a payment on account of rent every six months. That in the event of any proprietor wishing to withdraw from the Company, he shall give six months' notice, which must expire with the year, and pay half the expense of removing the goods remaining in his warehouse. That the Directors shall have power to invest any profit which may accumulate during the first or any subsequent three years in such securities as they may think eligible._ That the Board of Directors shall consist of Twelve Proprie tors, to be appointed at the First General Meeting of the Com pany, one-third of whom shall retire yearly by rotation, but shall be eligible for re-election, when the vacancies are to be tilled up, at the Annual Meeting. That there shall he a Manager, or Paid Director, with such stipulations as the Board of Directors may hereafter determine. All paid officers and servants of the Company shall be re quired to give satisfactory security; and all monies to be paid into the Bank, and not withdrawn except by a regular check, signed by the Treasurer and attested by the Manager or Director. The advantages of a Company formed on this or some other similar plan, cannot fail to strike every owner of warehouse property. The alarming and ruinous depreciation which warehouse property has undergone, will soon render it impos sible for Warehouse-keepers to continue their occupation, even at a nominal rent; thus, sooner or later, the warehouse -pro prietors will be compelled to adopt some scheme for the pre servation of their property. At the present time, however, it p is peculiarly necessary to combine, and act with unanimity ; opposed by a powerful public body, who have treated ware house property (which cannot be estimated at less than four millions) as if no such interest existed, and against whom in dividual exertion is powerless ; it is, therefore , only by aower ful combination that warehouse property can be saved from becoming valueless. A Company also with proper servants, and controlled by Directors, who are directly interested, inde pendently of the very great saving in management whi c h t h e proppsed plan would insure, can introduce improvements, and obtain powers of a similar character to those enjoyed by th e Dock Trustees, where private individuals would fail ; thus, it would be alike beneficial to the warehouse owner and the mer chant. FORM OFTAPPLI CAT lON TO THE CHAIRMAN OF 7HE PROVISION AL COMMITTEE OF THE LIVERPOOL OENERAL WAREHOUSING COMPANY. SIR: I desire to place the following property under the ma nagement of the proposed Company on the terms specified in your Prospectus Signed No: of Description and Warehouses. Situation of Property. Nominal Annual Rental, say of 1845 or 1846. THE ROYAL MERSEY YACHT CLUB. DARING RACE. On Tuesday last, the vessels belonging to the Royal Mersey Yacht Club, 'up to thirty-five tons register, sailed for three prizes, for the three several classes ; and the event excited considerable interest amongst the lovers of aquatics. The Commodore, (T. Littledale. Esq.,) who is warmly devoted to the manly art of yacht-sailing, ap propriated his beautiful craft, " The Queen of the Ocean, '• as the flag-ship, and she was decorated with the flags of the club and her own distinguishing colours. The course was the Egerton Course, from this vossel, (anchored abreast of the Rock Ferry,) to the Bell Buoy and back. Six yachts had entered; but one of them, "The Anta gonist," did not arrive from London in time, owing to stress of weather. The race was, however, splendid, the day being breezy, and withal squally,—the whole fleet being put to their utmost stretch of nautical guidance and manoeuvre. _ The wind was from the W.N.W., with a lowering aspect of the sky, and a summer gale supervened. Opposite to the Rock, a heavy sea set in, with squalls overland foreboding heavy weather. All but one of the boats started with a single reef. On passing the Rock, a heavy and curling cross sea was to be encountered ; which threatened, and afterwards proved to be, " too much of a good thing," for the smaller craft. Nevertheless, even these carried on and accomplished the entire course. In the chapter of accidents, the perils they had to encounter were truly fearful ; but they all stood it out, to use a mo dern phrase, " like bricks," the misfortunes of one yacht being sport for the others. The first accident occurred to the Hebe. A man, who was on the bobstay, setting right some of the gearing, was pitched off, and went right under the vessel's bottom. The commodore in the steamer instantly ordered a boat to be lowered, and it made to the spot where the man was struggling " like a strong swimmer in his agony." The crew of the boat, by great exertions, and under great peril of their own lives, succeeded in picking him up. The ladies in the steamer which accompanied the yachts, were considerably alarmed, but were finally gratified by the gallantry displayed, and the extraordinary escapement from the jaws of death which occurred. The second mishap was thus :—One of the men belonging to the Gem was out on the jibboom, when, by a sudden lurch of the vessel. he was thrown off; but be was rescued by the cap tain, who, taking hold of a rope, leaped overboard, took hold of him, and the two were dragged upon deck, having sustained no injury except from the sanatory influence of a cold bath. One of the crew of Mr. Melling's yachf, the Seagull, was also pitched overboard, but he too was safely rescued. The Ranger (a yacht of the third class) having taken the start against her competitors, dashed on with a heavy press of canvass, and during one of the squalls.drove completely through a heavy sea, which for a time left no part of her hull visible from the steamship,—the men clinging to her rigging, and to all appearance smothered up and unredeemable. She, however, weathered it all, roaring on ploughing the surf up as if she despised its opposition. As seen from the steamer, the whole fleet carrying on almost to temerity, presented a beautiful coup d' After a spirited contest, and at all risks, the yachts rounded the Bell-buoy in the following order:—Enigma, 25 tons, lh. 21m. Iss. ; Ranger, 12 tons, lh. 57m. 15s. ; Gem, 12 tons, lh. 59. 255. ; Hebe, 15 tons, lb. 59m. 455. ; Zephyr, 29 tons, 2h. 7m. 30s. ; Seagull, 30 tons, 2h. Iltn. 30s. The last-named yacht accidentally lost her pump spear overboard, and in consequence of so much water getting into her held, chiefly from the cockpit, •she was thrown hors de combat. On rounding the Bell-buoy, the Hebe lost her jibboom, but still manfully carried on. The whole fleet returned with flowing sheets before a heavy sea and a summer gale. Their appearance, when coming up the estuary, excited the attention and admiration of several nautical gentle men, and crowds of parties on-the pierheads. After a rapid run, which the steamer had much to do to keep pace with, the yachts arrived in the annexed order :—Enigma, 3h. 30m. Os. ; Ranger, 4h. lm. Os. ; Zephyr, 411. 3m. 255. ; Gem, 4h. 9m. 155.; Hebe, 4h. 9m. 455. ; Seagull, 4h. 15m 355. _ _ The state of the weather was congenial to the sailing qualities of the Enigma, as she is a vessel which delights in a heavy breeze. Though only belonging to the second class of vessels in size, she won the first class prize, namely, a handsome silver punchbowl and two ladles. The second prize, a massive silver salver, was won by the Ranger, also a stout little boat. The Zephyr, a vessel also adapted to the strength of the breeze, won a silver claret jug; and we congratulate the owner, who has ex pended much in lengthening and improving the yacht, in this instance of his success. The prizes were presented by the Commodore, on board of the steamer, in the usual form. Several of the fine yachts belonging to the club, The Drift, 55 tons, The Vision, 45 tons, The Water Wyvern, 44 tons, and others, were also out, but were not engaged in the'race. LATEST FOREIGN AND COLONIAL. FRANCE. ANOTITER COLLISION.—The accounts from the depart ments of France, up to Sunday, are very unsatisfactory. A collision between the peasantry and National Guards of Gueret, in the department of La Creuse, took place on account of the additional 45 per cent. direct tax, iu which twelve were killed and several wounded. Another col lector was apprehended. At Nismes three people have been killed, and several wounded. Perpignan is under martial law, and there have been disturbances at Tou louse, and in other districts, although of lets gravity. PRUSSIA. 1 MORE DISTURBANCES IN BERLIN.—STORIVING OF THE ARSENAL.—A fortnight ago, iron gates were erected at the front entrance to the palace of Berlin, which, on the 14th inst., were demolished. As soon as they were torn down, they were carried in triumph on the shoulders of a party of young men to the UniVersity, where a great crowd had collected, who received the procession with loud cheering and waving of hats. The gates were deposited in the hall, where they were allowed to. remain. The civic guards have received orders to disperse all crowds, but to distinguish between those that are accidental and malicious. The attempt to put an end to these assemblies has already led to bloodshed. A crowd was, on the 14th, ordered to disperse, when they resolved to proceed to the arsenal, and obtain arms thence. The crowd moved in a body, how led' no one could tell, towards the arsenal, and were closing round it when two musket shots were fired by the civic guard, and three men were killed. Whether the shots were fired by the citizens or the regular troops, who hold the building in their joint keeping, is not known. The mob instantly fled, crying "To arms," and " Barricades," words which from thousands of voices have a terribly strange sound. This had the effect of quieting the dis turbers for the night ; but next day further rioting took place. The patrols no longer tried to disperse the people, but conversed with them and rang their steel ramrods in the barrels of the muskets to show that they were unloaded. After drifting about for some time • the mob a g ain collected round the arsenal and resolved to storm it, but this was no easy matter. The heavy window shutters are lined with thick plate-iron ; the doors are all equally strong. But a large beam of timber was procured, and, having been slung between a party of 30 or 40 men, was applied to doors and windows in the manner of a battering-ram. The shutters did their duty well, for though the sound of the heavy blows could be heard a considerable distance above the shouts of the people, and were even mistaken for the reports of musketry, four windows defied all the attacks ; glass and woodwork were split and shattered ; but the the iron held out ; a fifth gave way, and through it the crowd entered and in a few minutes were in full possession of the building. On the ground floor several pigs of lead, for bullets, were found and carried away. In the upper story the stocks of muskets, about 800, were divided amen. , the invading e r ' party. The crowd held possession of thhuildin ,, untli one o'clock, and then retired. The city was in a state of great alarm, and the military being called out only arrived in time to see the last of the storming party leave the building ; but they succeeded in rescuing a few muskets from those who had stayed in the building a little too long. The ministry are powerless both in the chamber and out of doors ; political and social disorder are deepen ing every day, and with them distress. The smaller traders are sinking gradually into pauperism, and sturdy :mendicancy is turning to theft. TORNADO AT BERLIN.—On TueFday a violent storm took place in Berlin and the vicinity. Trees were uprooted, the produce of whole tracts of garden ground is ruined, and the cherry harvest is nearly annihilated; the hail stones cut up every kind of tender veFetation, and the a fields of corn are beaten flat. At Potsdam there was a sad i loss of life ; it being a holyday, a number of pleasure boats were sailing. on the water called the Havel ; the hurricane came so suddenly that several were blown completely over, and many persons were drowned—the number not ascer tained. A mill on the property of the Prince of Prussia in the vicinity was struck by lightning and burnt down, the Prince himself being a spectator o the conflagration Two hothe3 in the city were also struck, tut without mm h damage. Some of the streets were knee deep with water, the chtn nels having choked. LONIBARIW.—The army of Charles Albert has attacked and taken the heights of Rivoli. NAPLES .—ULTIMATUM OF MINISTERS.—The Ministry have presented a programme to the King, and their re• signation in ease he should not accept it. The conditions are :—The dismissal of the Swiss, the re-organization of the National Guards, the convocation of the Chambers with the same Deputies, and complete oblivion of the past. THE. COVOCATION.—The Queen held a Court on Sa turday, at Buckingham Palace, to receive the address of Convocation, which was presented to her Majesty by the Archbishop of Canterbury, attended by the Bishops of London, Bangor, and Gloucester, the Deans of Canter bury, Hereford, &c., and other heads of the Church. The following was her Majesty's reply :—" I receivo with cordial satisfaction your assurances of loyal and affec tionate attachment to my throne and person. It is my earnest desire to promote the welfare and happiness of my people by the maintenance of peace and tranquillity, and by measures calculated to extend the influence of our holy religion, which is the sure foundation of national prosperity. T rely with entire confidonce on your zeal and earnestness in inculcating the principles of Christian truth and charity, and I derive much gratification from the assurance of your co-operation in increasing the effi ciency of the Church for the accomplishment of the great work for which it was established. I trust that by the blessing of God on the means adopted for this important end, the inestimable benefits of pure and undefiled re ligion may be generally diffused throughout all classes of the community." Her Majesty afterwards received depu tations from the Universities of Oxford and Cambridge. LAMENTABLE ACCIDENT.-DESTRUCTION OF THE ELEPHANT AT THE ZOOLOGICAL GARDENS. An accident of a most distressing character, and at tended with fatal results, occurred at the Zoological Gardens on Saturday morning last. About eleven o'clock, a person of the name of Liversedge, and his wife, from the neighbourhood of Manchester, were in the elephant-house, viewing that stupendous animal. The keeper, Richard Howard, was engaged in cleaning the den ; and having effected one. portion of it, he ordered " Rajah " to move, in order the more readily to cleanse the other. A. blow from the broom the keeper held in his hand was then inflicted on the animal, which, we learn, is often resorted to in case of disobedience to the command • but this had no effect, and a second blow was struck, when the elephant became infuriated, and ran at Howard, jammed him with the iron bar that crossed its tusks to the side of the den, then let him fall, and placing its ponderous foot upon his body, crushed him in a mo ment to death. An alarm was instantly given. One of the keepers, who was at the time of the occurrence in the stable, ran to Mr. John Atkins, who was engaged with a number of carpenters in the Concert-room, and apprised, him of the accident. That gentleman immediately made towards the scene of the disaster, where he fcund one of the keepers endeavouring to bet the body of Howard out of the den. He lay upon his face, with his legs stretched apart, but exhibited no symptom of life further than that of moving one of his limbs. Dr. Owens, who fortunately happened to be passing at the time, was in attendance before the body was recovered, and used every means to preserve animation ; but in a few minutes poor Howard breathed his last. As an accident had previously occurred, and as the late Mr. Atkins had once narrowly escaped from the same animal, it was, with a promptitude deserving the highest credit, resolved by the Messrs. Atkins to destroy the elephant. With this object they had an interview with Mr. Rushton, Mr. Dowling, and his Worship the Mayor, for the purpose of obtaining a section of armed police or a company of military, as also two pieces of cannon from the Albert Dock. Every facility was given to promote the obiect. A company of thirty riflemen was granted by Captain Robinson. The cannon was obtained, and every necessary arrangement made. Colonel Glegg, with two artillerymen, first arrived, but was quickly followed by Captain Robinson's company. Mr. Horsfall, and several friends, Dr. O'Donnell, Dr. Hensman, Mr. Thompson, the conductor of the aviary at the Earl of Derby's, Van Amburgh, and several others were present, the latter of whom expressed his sorrow that such an animal should be destroyed. Up to this time the elephant was guarded by two of the keepers, who describe his temperament as anything but agreeable. At the time of the accident, the outer door which leads into the paddock was, as is usual while cleaning the door, open, and it was with no slight risk that it was effectually closed. After the elephant had placed his foot on the body, he did not again go near it, but almost immediately eat every atom of the broomstick with which he had been struck. It was first resolved to poison him, and for this purpose thirty grains of aconite, and afterwards two ounces Scheele's prussic acid were administered by Dr. Owens, each being placed in the inside of a bun. Prior to the giving of the poison, Dr. O'Donnell expressed a wish himself to shoot him, but Mr. Atkins conceiving that one bail would irri tate him, and he might then break out of the den, objected to it. For a few minutes there was no apparent effect from the poison, but at length he exhibited a restlessness. His limbs became weak, he swayed backwards and for wards, forced his trunk to the extremity down his throat, as if to disgorge the poison, and ultimately lay on his side, forcibly struggling two or three times. It was the expressed opinion of some of the medical gentlemen that his death was so nearly approached that he would not again have power sufficient to raise him self, but much to the astonishment of all he got up again apparently as strong as ever—but for some time he threw his head about as if enduring great agony. At length he partially recovered, grew calmer, eat grass, and threw portions of it about, as he was wont to do when playing after feeding. As the poison had not proved ef fective, it was determined to shoot him. Dr. O'Donnell suggested the riflemen should fire at the head ; Mr. Atkins, Mr. Thompson, and Van Amburgh under the shoulder, where the skin is thin and there is no bone. The elephant having been enticed into a favourable position, the com pany, under command of Capt. Robinson, formed a seg ment of a circle inside the house, and, at command, fired some at the head and some at the shoulder, and, though it is supposed every ball entered; with the exception of a loud roar, he did not exhibit any peculiar sign of distress. Another company then marched in, and, on firing he fell dead on the spot in which he now lies. Had his leg not been chained, he would probably have fallen through the side of the building. This elephant was a remarkable specimen, not only in size, but usually in docility, and few, without inspection, can have any idea of the enormity of the mass of flesh he presents. He was about 24 to 25 years of age, and had been eleven years in the possession of Mr. Atkins. He was the usual height to which elephants grow, and con siderably heavier than those found in Asiatic regions. The elephant shot some years since in Exeter change was con siderably less than Rajah, and it is almost to be lamented that so splendid a specimen of that animal could not be retained—for in general character they are mild, peace able and brave, never exerting their power, or abusing their strength, unless in their own defence ; but the vicious propensities of the animal were sufficient to prompt the steps that have been taken. Whatever idea we may have of the stupendous structure of an elephant, while viewing it alive, and whatever care we take to imagine its proportions, we can have but little notion of its real size until in the stillness of death his high carcase is inspected. Rajah, as he now lies, presents a monster form, as may be learned from the following dimensions : ft. in. Height Girth of body.. Length along the back-bone Round thickest part of the head l2 0 Round the top of trunk. Length of the trunk 8 0 Round of the tusk Round the fore shoulder. 5 6 Round small part of the fore leg .. 3 0 Round the foot Diameter of foot 1 5 Length of tusks 4 0 Length of the ear.. 2 3 Breadth of the ear 1 9 Length of fore leg 4 6 Length of fore leg and shoulder 3 6 Weight nearly Four Tons ! The noble animal will be on view to-day and to-morrow, at the gardens, precisely in the position in which he fell. The elephant cost eleven years ago £BOO, and was worth at the time he was killed above £lOOO. A CIIARTIST COUNCIL.—The Town Council of Gates head have resolved to petition in favour of the six points of the charter. SUMMARY OF MANCHESTER RACES.—TotaI number of stakes, 13; won by favourites, 7 ; won by non-favour ites, 6 ; horses entered; 207 ; horses started, 65. Total amount of stakes, £2620; subscriptions, £1655; public money given, £965. CHARTIST LITERATURE.—At HO former period las there been so great an amount of wretched trash in the shape of doggrel verses and other forms of print in circu lation among the working classes of the West Riding of Yorkshire as at the present time. These compositions mostly appear without printers' names, and are not un frequently of the most obscene and disgusting, as we ll as of violent, character; and the magistrates of Bradford have resolved to put in force the law against the nuisance. On Friday an Irishman named Thomas-Fleming, who bad been -hawking a kind of song called," The Bradford Spy," holding up one of the police to popular hatred, and con cluding with the sanguinary wish, "May our tyrants soon lie in one wide bloody grave," was committed to the House of Correction:for a month as a vagrant ; and, the printer of the doggral composition having been discovered, the magistrate advised the officer against whom it was di reeled to proceed against him. DISTURBANCES AT NORWICH.—On Friday last, about nine o'clock in the - evening, nine men, inmates of the workhouse, who had been previously sent to prison for re fusing to obey the workhouse rules, but liberated again, refused to go to bed without their wives. The governor of the workhouse immediately sent for the mayor, who, with other magistrates, went to the workhouse. The paupers, who made no resistance, were ordered to be conveyed to the gaol, and a body of police took charge of them. The mob, which had assembled at the outside of the workhouse, directly the paupers and the police appeared, attacked the latter by throwing stones and bottles/it them, and on their return from the gaol, renewed the attack. Several thou sands were collected together, and some of the police were i.ijured by the stones. The mayor and the magistrates gave orders, in consequence, to clear the streets, which the police effected after several vigorous charges, in which a mie hard blows were dealt. But it was not till nearly one o'clock that order was completely established. Several of the paupers have been condemned to imprisonment and hard labour, for different terms, and the others discharged on promising to conform to the workhouse rules. ENTERTAINMENT TO THE MINISTRY.—On Saturday, the Lord Mayor gave a magnificent entertainment to the members of her Majesty's Government. Lord John Russell in the course of his speech on the occasion said : " Even if we had no better motive desiring the indepen dence, the riches, and prosperity of other nations, the ex perience of the last six months cannot fail to teach us that there can be no disturbances abroad, there can be no period of insurrection, or commencement of war among the nations of Europe that this country does not sensibly feel the injury to her own commerce and trade of those apprehensions and alarms. (Cheers.) If we had no better motive, which I maintain we have, our own interests would induce us to desire the maintenance of peace, the progress of the arts, the international amity of Europe, and the world. If there be one object- more than another which occupies and absorbs the attention of her Majesty's Ministers, it is no doubt the preservation of the peace of Europe. (Cheers.) I do believe they have that desire intimately and constantly before them, and that they spare no exertion arid relax no effort to secure that great blessing, not only to this country but to all foreign states. Let us hope that they may be endued with that soundness of judgment, and have chat strength given them, that amid all the changes of this eventful period they may be enabled to preserve to us that greatest of all blessings. (Cheers.) I ain warranted in saying that such will he their great endeavour, for I well recollect, twelve mouths since, when the noble viscount (Palmerston) eat where he now sits, lie did in the most eloquent terms declare that his most anxious and earnest desire was to do all he could, t c o o r p is r i e s s te er n v tl e y p w e • a it c l e i ; th a e nt lio h n e ou p r o a i n n d ted di out the great advantages and blessings which in the progress gnity°fthe country, most forcibly all of tra iii ti v i f a i a )( t ‘ i a o c i e l a n T d here t ss in m i t s s t ari ave ab n lfollow o y doub in t o the ti. nue still to animate the noble viscount." GENERAL TRADE REPORT. Monday Nigi4. The West India question has been the most engrossing topic on 'Change to-day, and the most conflicting op/Lions have been expressed as to the probable efficiency or inef ficiency of the government measures. The Free.tradees have taken the alarm, and protest against the conduct a Lord John Russell as being retrograde, as of course every proceeding will be considered by them which does not tend to the utter annihilation of our prospects of colonial re generation. On the other hand, only one opinion pre vails amongst those best acquainted' with the' nature of our West Indian connexions, which is that of most un qualified disapprobation, as puerile and inapplicable, of anything yet put forth by the premier for the amelioration of the existing embarrassments. Meanwhile the produce market is stagnant, waiting the issue of to-night's parlia mentary proceedings, on which account also the West India mail has been further detained, letters for which will be in time to-morrow morning. Business gene rally is very depressed. The cotton trade Seems in capable of recovering itself; prices having again receded, are lower than ever. The funds have also lost their •up ward tendency, and from 847. on Tuesday last, declined on Wednesday to 821, from which they recovered a little be fore the close, and on the following days. On Satur day the market opened at previous prices, but there was a tendency to dulness until the news was received of the calmer state of Paris, consequent on the'resignation Prince Louis Napoleon of his seat in the Assembly. The first quotation for the opening was 831 to g, and tbey closed at that price, after having temporarily receded is 83;1 to F. SnattEs have been very dull all the week, and pricai have varied very little. London Stock and Midland Stock have declined each Ll since this day week ; other cre ations in like proportion. London }-shares, which have long been too high, are fast declining to a discount ; these once quoted £l7 pm. are to-day unsaleable at 17s. pm, and are dear at this, seeing they pay only 4 per cent. on calls, while Midland 1--shares, payi ng 5 per cent., are discount (Ll 5 paid)—the latter li ne , t oo, i s the more likely of the two, to maintain a steady dividend. Of our local Stocks we have only had an inquiry for Royal As surance; these are quoted a fraction higher, and much. wanted. Fire and Life Shares and Gas Shares are a drug just now ; both though are very cheap at the prices at which they may be had. Bank of Liverpool are in good demand, and more than the nominal price would be given.. The TIMBER trade continues in a depressed state, and. the country demand is very limited, with very little pros.. pect of an immediate improvement. The arrivals sin our last are three vessels, 1728 tons, from British Ameriza. The sales consist of a cargo of good St. John's yellow pine. 194 inches average, at 17d. per foot, with a bonus to the purchaser equal to about 4-d. per foot ; a cargo of smaller average, at 164 d. per foot; a small cargo St. Stephen's spruce deals, at £8 ss. per standard ; a large cargo of geod specification, at £8 ss. ; and a smaller one at £3 per standard ; an old cargo of Quebec yellow pine, at 13d. per foot, and one of last year's import at 14d. per foot. There continues a disinclination on the part of holders to sell Sugars, and the sales since Thursday are but trifling, say 200 Idids. Barbadoes, 50 hbds. Anti guas, and a few Bengals ; to-day rather more busirrass might have been done at previous prices, but merchants will not sell unless at an advance. The measure proptheeil . by government has given generally great dissatisfaction- Rum and Molasses very quiet. Jute continues to Meev. with a ready sale; 650 bales, by a uc ti on , went' at £l4 2s. 6d. to £l5 7s. 6d., being full prices. Rattier inquiry t26s. 3 for Saltpetre, tpreer w , s e oo trr bags ho 5 0 a - O m r o e o f refraction t o i o f n basehave been n m vs r s e gold at transacted in the London markets has b een less than usual, owing to the uncertainty as to the, intentions of Government on the West India qtres tion. The sugar market has been very moderately sup plied by the importers, while at the same time the grocers and refiners have shown considerable disinclination •to purchase. British Plantation descriptions have in all In stances been very firmly held, and full prices have been obtained by the importers ; but with respect to foreign, some few parcels have been realised at a reduction Of about 61. to Is. per cwt. The COTTON Market has again been characterised , by great dulness during the week, and although there has been a better demand for export, purchases for the trade have fallen off, and we must report a reduction generally in American of id. per lb., and in Brazil of id. to Id. per lh. ; Surat and Egyptian without alteration. Tile mar ket TO-DAY, however, has been rather firmer, although no quotable variation in price eventuated ; the sales were 5000 bales, of which 1000 Americans and 500 Pernambucos were taken for export, and 3000 for speculation. The import for the week ending the 16th instant was small, amounting only to 13,876, which, with the stock previously, deduct ing 25,800, the sales of the week, makes 500,7.79 present stock, which is 1535 bales more than at same time last year. The stock of American is 345,235, being 23,145 less than at this period list year. In our report ;f the Woor. Market last week, altliongis the whole of our information was derived from authentic sources, a partial error was inserted. We stated— " The public sales advertised for tine 20th will, it is expected, be postponed for the present, as p ar t w il l not be landed in time.'• Now, as this notice was ealculateJ to act injuriously to the interests of Mr. Abram Gartside, whose sale will take place this day, as will be seen on reference to our ad ' m vertisin. columns, we hast en t o set t h e tra d e r i g ht i n t hi s particular, although it is but justice to state also Ova Messrs. W. Grearne and Co. announce a sale for Thurs day.—The hear approach ofthese sales has prevented any thing -being done by private contract in almost any cla.sa of wools. The result will give a tome to our market.— Imports for the*eek :—Foreign, 135; previously, 43,382. Scotch, 130; previously, 6,598. The Scotch Pig Inox Market continues without anima tion—quotations are about the same as last week, say 425. 6d. prompt cash, for No. 1, at Glasgow. The prices of TonAcco continue the same as last week. The iinprOvement wbich took place at our Coltivi- - EXCHANGE on Friday in Wheat and Indian Corn is sustained here, and the English and Irish markets have generally participated in the advance; whilst all other articles bare experienced little variation in price, but may be noted the turn lower. Imports into this „part.sinee Thursday :—Wheat, Ireland, 44 qrs. ; 'Coastwise, :8061 qrs.: Barley, Coastwise, 28 qrs. : Malt, Ireland, 10 qrs.:: Oats, Ireland, 43 qrs..; into Runcorn, Ireland and wise, 400 qrs.: Indian Corn Meal, Coastwise ' 50 Oatmeal, Ireland, 40 loads : Flour, Ireland, 326 sacks 62 brls. ; Coastwise, 70 sacks. Exports :—Barley, Coast wise, 25 qrs. : . Indian Corn, Ireland, 1095 qrs. : hal= Corn Meal, Ireland, 1038 brls. : Flour, Ireland, 10 saga 100 brls. • Coastwise. 150 sacks 330 barrels. 605 m43esCsi:stoeo, 68s ; Very little animation has been displayed in the ANIERI. , CAN, PROVISION Trade since our last notice, The Beek on the market is mostly of the better class, for which them is not much inquiry, the trade being unwilling to purchase at the prices demanded. The bulk of the "Prime Mess" Pork, of which we have now a fair supply, is of a qualii?, not much liked ; a choice parcel of " Mess" has been sold at the highest quotation, hut very good parcels are selling at the lowest; and in " Prime" there is little doing. Tile attendance of country buyers at the Bacon sale.on - Tuesdaw was small, and a limited business was transacted ; but extensive operations have taken place since, and the mare ket has been nearly cleared : this article is likely -to be taken largely into consumption, the present prices being 20s. per cwt. under those of last year. Therais a good demand for Hams in dry salt; parcels of ordinary •quality have been taken at 335. to 405., and a very fine parcel at 465. Shoulders arealso much inquired after, and everything offered has realized from 245. to 28s. Only a small Out titv of Lard was disposed of at the last weekly sale, whim a reduction of is to ls. 6d. per cwt. was submitted to; r; fair business has been done, however, by private, and are the current (;dioitrydipnaairtly)—,Li 31s to 4 4 8 2 5 5. t0 B s2 e s ef_ po i r j.s c7 i . r ; ee n;_icri ,um ng, e better prices obtained. The following quotations : Cheese — (duty 3041 b., 85s to 82s 6d ; • ordinary, 76s to S3s, old extra, India, family,• &c., 97s to 105 s; ditto, Per half-barrel, 30s to 35s ;—mess, p; r_ barrel, 200th., ,50s to 865; ordinary, 40s to 465, old 36s to 40s; prime, 34s to 365. Pork— U.S. (free)—Prime mess, 55s to 655, old 45s to . 50s per barrel, 2001 b.; prime, 40s to 455, old 35s to 40s; mess, family mess, &c., 485 to 555, old 40s to 455. Baeott(free)—Eastern, —s le —s ; western, Ms to 4gs • shoulders, 22s to 265, old —5 le --s per cwt. liams--Dried, (duty paid,) old —s to —s per &L.; in salt, (free,) 32s to 48s. Lard—(free)—Fine, in kegs and bar rels, 42s to 44s per cwt. ; good, in do. do., 36e. to 393: nrdiparY to middling, 37s 6a to 38s ; inferior, and grease, ass to -548. Butter—Grease, (free,) 40s to 45s' per cwt. Pilot Jiisclat— (duty paid)-13s to 20s per cwt. • ' The demand for Inastr Butter is well-nigh annihnated. by the continued influx of fresh butter into our countx7 markets, and prices have further declined 2s. to 3e., per cwt. The arrivals are large for the season, and comprise for the week ending this day, 7,983 firkins and 1.,132 crocks. Bacon meets with a slow sale, American .at Jot/ rates having the advantage. There is some inquiry new for Hame ; and Lard is steady. Prices to-day (laude4 ie. Liverpool) : Butter: Waterford, new, 88s. to 885. ; Kilkenny, Carlow, and Clonmel, 86s. to 87s. ; Carrick, new, Sils. to S7s.; Cork Dry, Thirds, bOs.; Wexford, Carlow, Bfs. te 87s. ; Ballymoney and, Coleraine, 83s. to 845.; Banbridge, Os. to 535.; NeWry and Dundalk, 711 a. to FOs. ; Londonderry, l';Os. to 82s.—Bacon : Long Middles, free from bone, new, Ms. to 58s. ; Short Middles, ditto, ditto, 58s.—Lard: Lard, Fine Keg, 50s. to 525. The return from the Bank of England for the weekend in the 10th inst. states the amount of .notes in circulation at £17,626,960, being a decrease of £132,415 ; and the stock of bullion in both departments at £13,839,026, showing an increase of £242, 720 when compared with the preceding return. --It appears'by the results of mining meetin s given i n the llinziny Journal, that the Jamaica (Welsh Company , have distributed dividends in the course o the y e ,, amounting to £5,700, while Wheel Setan Mine has also declared a dividend of .135 per share, and W Mar garet Mine a dividend of £d per share. as ,they - The accounts from Breslau state that the wool sides are going on steadily. Some extensive German mannfas stauirteb and rsi t iad to bought i employment n the principal purchases .were by English and Hamhurgb dealers and manufacturers, who had operated to a larger extent than usual. argclY ' fro for in their workpeople,, b u t " patriotism,'' About 2s. 3d. in, the pound, it is understood, will he the amount of the 'second dividend shortly payable under the estate of Ron,Temont, Brothers. The first dividend dated the 30th of January, itt declared, it will be recollected, was at the rate of 6s. in affairs at Auckland were progressit experiments at wheat cultivation had p sitshna r o el°1 : 11-°Pe e tioN d lutf e i x .; 1 c l e de e ia ci tl'a i ha u tane g td l y successful. The last accounts from NVellingtou were considered favourable. No fresh distur bances had occurred at Wananui, and arrangements for securing the peace of the district through xiegntiatione with the natives were on the point of being completed.. Piles of papers from Hobart Town end Lanucczton, to the [oth of February, have arrived, and according to their contents the crops promise to proveabundant. AltlPtilis the markets were yet only scantily supplied with grairt, prices exhibited symptoms ordedine, and %, heat was retains. on the average about 4s. 6d. per bushel. Ti Commissariat had advertised for their usual sppply. .