The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser. — Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1842-07-05 00:00:00

A CHILD SUFFOCATED.—On Thursday night last Mrs. Long, wife of Mr. John Long, of Augustine-street, went to bed with her infant daughter, aged six months. The child was placed between her and her husband. In the morning, at six o'clock, she found it close to her person dead. It appeared, on examination, that it bad been suffocated. The " GUADALUPE," iron steam frigate, sailed for the southward yesterday morning, at an early hour. She fired her large guns several times in going down the river, and the reports startled not a few of those in the vicinity on either shore. She will proceed, we believe, to India ; but whether she will call at any port in the south of England before she takes her final departure, we are not informed. THE GREAT WOOD SALE.—We have received a copy of the catalogue of the great wood sale which will take place to-morrow, at the south end of the town. The catalogue contains 104 pages of closely printed demy octavo. This may really be termed an event in the annals of the wood trade of this port. We may safely say so large an auction has never yet come off. HELPS TO EDOCATION.--Parents, governesses, and others, interested in improved methods of teaching, and who have not yet the advantage of using the Smith-and-Dolier Helps to Education, will be glad of the opportunity of having them explained by Mr. John Smith himself, during the whole of the present month, free of charge.—See advertisement. BIRKENHEAD FAlR.—This fair took place on Friday, and the attendance of company and show of cattle, &c., far ex ceeded that of this time last year. The price f milch cows averaged from Xl3 to £l5 ; cows in calf from £l4 to £l7, we saw one sell as high as £2O ; barrens went off briskly at from £l2 to £l5. The show of horses was good as to num ber, but there were not many of first-rate quality; some ex cellent cart horses were sold as high as £35 ; those of an in terior quality and prime ponies went off at very reduced prices. Pigs did not average more than 4d. per lb. Sheep sold well—several wethers were disposed of at 225. each. We were glad to see that the Cheshire farmers took the hint we gave them last fair. S evera l parcels of prime cheese were pitched, and all was sold at higher prices than those obtained at Chester or Shrewsbury. THE LIVERPOOL AND GLASGOW STEAM-SHIP ADMIRAL. —This favourite vessel is, we perceive, in Clarence Dock, havi ngfrom arrivdd re on Frid ay , a f ter a remarkably short pas sage, Greenock. It is with pleasure we observe her resume her place between Liverpool and Glasgow, for, with out disparagement to'Others, the Admiral is, to our t as t e, as tine a first-class steamer as is to be met within this country. She is of the same class and description as the Achilles, and, from what we can learn, is of greater length of keel than the famed;Aoston and ,Halifax steam-ships. And though the speed, elegance, and comfort of the Admiral are so well known to travellers, we recommend every person who can appr,eciaten fine steam-ship, to go view the Admiral. MEAT IMPROPERLY DRES.''- D FOR. SALE. —n Sa‘ last one o f t h e assistants of Mary Sampson, O butcher, aturd of Pownall-s quare M arket, appeared before - the magistrates, Messrs. B oot h and Brown, to answer a charge 'preferred against her by Mr. Grose, Superintendent of St. Martin's Market. Mr. Grose stated, that, on Friday last, M rs . Sampson h a d exposed for sale, on her stall, four bind quar ters of lamb artificially dressed, contrary to the bylaw. Mr. Holden, Inspector of Meat, produced the lamb, which was made to present a very fine appearance, from having been dressed, as he stated, " with the fat of some other animal. " Holden also pulled ou t, f rom i nterst i ces i n the loin, certain pieces of suet, or, some other description of fat, which had been forced in so as to form a compact mass, for the purpose of giving the meat a plump appearance. The defendant was fined five shillings and costs, and the meat was declared forfeited. PHRENOLOGICAL DISCUSSION.—The five nights discus sion between Mr. Rumball and Mr. Brindley, on the science of phrenology, commenced last evening, in the Portico Room, Newington. Mr. Rumball undertook to demonstrate the truth of phrenology ; Mr. Brindley, on the other hand, that it is unfounded in fact, and pernicious in consequences. The attendance was but limited, owing probably to a very heavy shower of rain having commenced shortly before seven o'clock, the hour appointed for the commencement of pro ceedings. Shortly after that time the two discussionists made their appearance; Mr. Brindley being attended by Dr. Sutherland and Mr. Taylor, surgeon • Mr. Rumball by D r . Thorburne. Oh the mo ti on o f Dr. Thorburne, seconded by Dr. Sutherland, Mr. Joseph Crisp was called upon to take the chair. The discussion terminated at a quarter past ten till to-morrow. Amongst the medical gentlemen present we observed,— Dr. Sutherland, Dr. Watson, S. M'Cullocb, Esq., Dr. Thorburne, Taylor, Esq., Eden, Esq., Kelly, Esq. THE LIVEPOOL CABMEN.—It will be seen, an address of Mr. ro we r s, of the Angel, that these ruffians in have been at their old tricks again. Greatly as we may blame them, we think that still greater obloquy rests with those who encou rage them in their rascality. Mr. Radley, of the Adelphi, stated a case to our rcporter, a few days ago, in which one of these fellows on being told to drive a party from the railway to his house, took the gentleman who employed him across the Haymarket, along Dale-street, Castle -street, by the New Custom-house, Paradise-stree, and Church street, and attempted to obtain 3s. as his fare. He, how ever, was not paid at all, as the passenger refused to give anything whatever, and left it to the cabman to summon him if he thought proper. Mr. Lynn, of the Waterloo Hotel has made many complaints similar to Mr. Towers ; and we trust these gentlemen will not spare any instance of extortion and rascality that falls under their no. tice, and, at the same time, give publicity to the names of those who employ them. --- RUMOURED " AFFAIR OF HONOUR."—The on dit of Sa turday night last, amongst the lovers of gossip in our town, was, that an " affair of honour" had, in the course of the af ternoon, come off in some secluded spot near the sandhills beyond Bootle. The story, such as it is, runs as follows: About three o'clock on Saturday afternoon a respectably dressedr individual summoned the driver of Mr. Morris's car No. 169 from the stand, and ordered him to drive to the house of Mr. Bate, the Boar's Head, Drury-lane. The car was driven to the place ordered, and the driver was requested to accompany the gentleman to the shop of Messrs. Powell and Williams, gun and pistol makers. The gentleman there desired to be furnished with a pair of duelling pistols, powder, ball, and percussion caps. He left on these a deposit of three sovereigns, giving his name and address, and saying he would try the pistols, and, if be did not like them, return them on Monday. He returned, accompanied by the driver, to the Boar's Head, where, with two other persons, he got into a car, which was, by order of the parties, driven to the sand hills beyond Bootle. The three then got out and adjourned to some distance, when, presently, the carman heard two pistol shots. He ran to the spot, where he saw that one of the gentlemen had been wounded in the arm. He was or dered to return to his car, where, in a fere minutes, he was joined by the party, the members of which got in and ordered him to drive back to Liverpool. One of the individuals re marked to the other, as they took their seats, " I could have shot you, if I had thought proper." Such are the incidents which we have gathered relative to this piece of gossip, and we have no doubt of their truth. Whether the two princi pals and the one second who went to the ground so lovingly in the car intended merely to send forth a rumour through the mouth of the carman, or whether they were really silly enough to fight a real duel, we cannot say.—Albion. TRIBUTE OF RESPECT TO SAMUEL LINNINGTON, ESQ..— A few of the personal friends of Mr. Linnington met early in the year, on the eve of his quitting his native town for Liverpool, and resolved to give expression to the sentiments of esteem and respect which they entertained towards him by presenting him with a piece of plate. This object was cor dially espoused and actively prosecuted by Stephen Bencraft, Esq., one of Mr. L.'s oldest and most intimate acquaint ance ; and many of the tradesmen of the town and the resi dent and neighbouring gentry, concurring in their estimation of the man and regret at his removal, wished to unite in the Intended testimonial. A considerable sum was raised by small sums from a great number of persons of all ranks and shades of opinion, with which an elegant silver snuff-box and an ornamental time-piece were purchased—the former designed for Mr. Linnington, and the latter for presentation to Mrs. Linnington. Availing themselves of Mr. Linning ton's visit here, a number of the subscribers requested him to meet them on Saturday evening last, at the Fortescue Arms, when the mayor, who presided, called on Mr. Ben craft to make the presentation, which he prefaced by an ap propriate speech. It is no trifling reward to a man who has moved so much in public life and has sustained the most Important parochial and civil offices, to find, on quitting the scene of forty years' residence, as Mr. Linnington does, that be has produced and leaves an universal impression honoura ble to his public and private integrity and good nature; and that, while all are disposed to meet him with the hand of fellowship, he is best beloved by those who knew him best. We trust his settlement in the mart of commerce, which is now the sphere of his enterprise, will be fertile of personal and domestic happiness and prosperity to him and his.— North Devon Journal.—[Mr. Linnington joined the firm of Boutcher, Mortimer, and Co., Brunswick-street, in this town, about six months since.—Ed. L. S.] FUNERAL OF A MEMBER OF THE ODDFELLO\VS' SO CIETY.—In our obituary will be found a notice of the death of Mr. J. L. Shadwell, corresponding secretary to the Inde pendent Order of Oddfellows, belonging to the Liverpool District of the Manchester Unity. The deceased was highly esteemed in private life, as well as in his official capacity, and many of his brethren of the order resolved to pay a last sad tribute of respect to his memory, by following him in public procession to the grave. They accordingly assembled on Friday morning, at the Philanthropic Lod g e, Sir Th omas ' s Buildings, and proceeded thence to the house of their de parted friend, in Whitechapel. The body was placed in a handsome hearse, behind which were three mourning coaches filled with the relatives and more immediate friends of the deceased, and no fewer than 250 members of the society, two and two, all respectably attired in black, and wearing hat bands and scarfs. A great concourse of persons was at tracted to the spot, in the principal streets near Whitechapel. Soon after ten o'clock, the procession moved onwards, taking the route of Chur c h- s t ree t, P ar k er - s t reet , Cl ayton - square, Ellio t - street, Lime-street, London-road, Moss-street, and Brun swick -street, to the Necropolis. The streets through out were crowded by persons of all classes, who took a me lancholy interest in the scene ; and it was a general remark that a more respectable body of men never before walked on similar or any other occasion. The funeral service was impressively read in the chapel attached to the burying ground, at and around which the crowd was immense. After the body was in due and solemn form consigned to the earth, the breth ren returned in the same order to the lodge whence they started, and immediately afterwards dispersed. PRIEST LY INTERFEREN CE. — M r. Eastwood, of 11 ; .n dle —r Lodge, has for some time been exposing the grasping rapacity of Popish priests in the Lancaster Gazette; and in the last number of that paper he gives the following instance of the scandalous interference of a priest in this town in the pecuniary arrangements of a family here. We Suppress the name of the priest for obvious reasons. A pers, ngaged as a shopman in a small shop at Pres ton,_ received an account of his mother's death at Liver pool. Thither he proceeded with due speed. On his arrival at the house of mourning, he was told that the confessor to his deceased mother wished to see him immediately. To home.__ After expressing his pleasure at see _. a , t .... informed his visitor that his mothe r had nig him, imr• made her will, and that if he would " rummage" for it he would find it. On his return the rummage was begun, but was soon ended by the appearance of the will in a drawe r in do room where lay the corpse. On glancing over the d ,name did went, the son there beheld, to his horror, that hi s he was a `distant relatives and the not appear in it : no, confessor was a necessary one ;' for the name of the Rev. characters for no less a sum than ----- together ' •ith that of the Right Rev. Dr. —.___ stood forth in prominent three h un d re d poun d s ! Jud g e, sir, what the f ee li ngs of this man, this son, must have been Had he don e anything to . offend this silly old woman ? No , nothing ! True, she w asnot his o wn mot h er ; s h e was , however, his fath er ' s widow, and he had a l ways con d uc t e d hi m self towards he r as a d utiful son. All the property of which she died possessed sh e h ad inherited from hi s father, and he, the son, was an only c hild . As he rel a t ed the story portion of the £3OO to me. be said (tears starting into hi s eyes), ' I d o assure you. sir, even a What think you, would have been mosfac...tptable to me.' ) sir, of confessors, what of vicars apostolic, who take money under such c i rcumstances ? Behold a son, toiling from morn till night to gain a scanty maintenance, r obbed of his just in heritance ! Wh o swallow up his father's bard earnings ? The pastors of his c h urch ; those who ought to show themselves patterns of disinterestedness—models of every virtue ! Con ceive, sir, if you can, the immense sums of money that are . y them b daily falling i n t o the hands of confessors, extracted from ' silly w omen !' Where and when is this to en The .d . ? _ ; apathy shown by my catholic lay brethren astonishes me but the day will come when they will regret that they have not opposed the se a b uses in time —ab uses w hich disgrace and y disfigure our holy religion, and which bring us deserved] into contempt with our fellow citizens." THE IRON STEAM FRIGATE " GUADALUPE.' The fact is not perhaps generally known, that iron has been employed in constructing the hulls of vessels in this coun try—partially in the.first instance —for nearly half a century ; and though the progress of iron ship-building has, until of late years, been comparatively slow, the recent improvements in the art, and the peculiar adaptation of iron vessels (parti cularly as steamers) for certain services, render it probable that the material for our general marine will, in the scarcity of suitable oak for our requirements be, ere long, derived in greater amount from the mine than from the forest. The general opinion is still, we believe, in favour of wood ; but the great success of our fine iron steamers—the strength, speed, and durability of which is daily becoming more appa rent—is hastening a change in the public mind ; and even many experienced nautical men, who naturally cherished a strong partiality for oak, and long regarded the introduction of metal as a theoretical and foolish innovation which practice would soon show to be futile and chimerical, now, staggered in their belief, evince a disposition to await the result of a fair and impartial trial of iron on a scale sufficiently compre hensive to set all remaining doubts at rest. As regards steam navigation, it is due to the East India Company to state, that they were the first who came forward. with that spirit of liberality and enterprise by which they have long been dis- tiuguished in other departments, to test the practicability of prosecuting long voyages by steam ; and that under their auspices, the 'Enterprize, to Calcutta, and the Atalanta, Berenice, Semiramis, and Zenobia, to Bombay, accom plished their voyages successfully from England to In dia. That Company have had iron vessels at work for ten or twelve years ; and, with a view to carry out the principle, finally determined to adopt that material in ships of war. This they did by building the Nemesis, Phlegethon, and several other vessels of a similar class ; and we doubt not, that the good reports received of them from time to time have had considerable weight in inducing the owners of the vessel now under review to construct her of iron. From the experience of the past, and the great i nrovements daily developed in the working of iron, we venture to predict that the result of this new specula tion will be favourable to the more general adoption of that material, as well calculated to promote ournational and com mercial interests. We do not, of course, assume to be our selves competent to pronounce a decisive opinion on the respective merits of the two materials. In common, indeed, with the mass of our patriotic countrymen, our reminiscences of the naval glories of our native land rather incline our " voices " to be " still for wood ;" but we cannot repudiate the evidence of facts ; and, if the allegation be well founded, that we have not an adequate supply of " heart of oak," we have at least the satisfaction to reflect, in resorting to the harder material--should it finally be found to be equally ap plicable—that we have that material in abundance within our own immediate territory. Of one thing we are also satisfied, and that is, that the quality of our navy will never be suf fered, under any adminisitation, to fall into deterioration, whatever be the cost of the substances of which it is con structed. And we have no apprehension but the substitution of the " iron and wooden walls," for simply the "wooden walls Old England" will convey as salutary a lesson of discretion to a presumptuous and threatening foe, as the mere mention of the latter has never failed hitherto to impress. We are led to these remarks by a gratifying visit to the iron steam-frigate " GUADALUPE ;" and as we have from time to time taken considerable pride in furnishing descrip tions of the larger new ships built at, or sailing from, our port, on their first floating on the Mersey, we shall not, we trust, become amenable to a charge of partiality in endea vouring to do equal justice to that truly splendid vessel, pre mising that we were received with the most courteous atten tion . by the officers on board, who furnished us with the statistical information of which we have availed ourselves. " The Guadalupe" was built by our townsman Mr. John Laird, who, we understand, launched his first iron vessel in 1829, and has, since that time, completed between forty and fifty, many of them of very large size. " The Guadalupe" is the largest vessel yet built of iron, and the first that has been regularly equipped as a steam-frigate. She is, in every point, one of the most compact and handsome craft—even consider ed as belonging to the high class of " men-of-war"—we have ever seen, which is saying much; and, as she is provided with powerful engines, is calculated also to carry an extra ordinary breadth of canvass for a steamer—and is, moreover, armed with two very large guns, a discharge from one of which will, probably, be more astonishing and destructive to an enemy than a whole broadside from a vessel of equal ton nage with a greater aggregate weight of metal in guns of smaller calibre,—she may be pronounced, both as regards appearance and effect, to be full of mischief"—a truly beautiful vessel in the eyes of her countrymen—" an ugly customer" in those of their enemies. We furnished her general dimensions at the time she was launched from North Birkenhead—(in April last)—and for the information of our nautical readers, who may be desirous to preserve the record for reference in marking her future career, we now give the whole more accurately and fully : Length of keel for tonnage " From figure-head to taffrail. 183 feet. 201 " Beam Depth from upper deck l7 " Draft of water, with ten days coal and water, and provisions for 120 men 9 " Tonnage per measurement.. 7BB tons. ENGINES Two engines, of 90 horse-power each.. 180 horse-power Diameter of each cylinder 5 feet. Stroke _ The Guadalupe is modelled on the most scientific prin ciples, to ensure the utmost speed, combined with adequate safety in a heavy sea. She i 3 peculiarly fine at the extremi ties, with a slight inclination to the " plough" bow, and a long clean run. She has a handsome figure head, repre senting a female, and an elyptic stern—the latter a pleasing compromise between the square, and (to our eye) the some what unseemly round or semicircular. This form is well calculated for the working of her large after gun. She sits beautifully on the water, and seen from any point presents a specimen of perfect symmetry, her lines blending into each other without the slightest approach to abruptness. In the construction of the vessel the most approved prin ciples have been carried out, with many improvements which experience has suggested to the builder. The whole frame is extra strong, and the plating, all of which is double rivetted, is of more than ordinary thickness. There are six water-lights, iron bulkheads athwart-ships, dividing the ves sel into seven distinct compartments ; also longitudinal bulkheads or partitions, regularly framed and built as part of the vessel, and extending from the fore part of the engines to the after part of the boilers, forming the coal boxes with a space of five feet in width, the adaptation of which in wae fare we shall hereafter notice. These bulkheads obviously give the vessel great additional strength, and will secure her not only from the result of accidents by concus sion or grounding, that would be fatal to a wooden vessel, but from the possibility of destruction by fire. As a proof, indeed, of the efficacy of water-lights bulkheads, we may state that the Nemesis had a hole knocked in her bottom at the taking of Amoy, yet performed important service for four months subsequently without being laid up for :repairs. The Guadalupe has also longitudinal iron ties running from end to end on the beams, and covered by the deck planking, a system of strengthening introduced some time back in some vessels constructed by the same builder. The whole vessel, indeed, whether examined in her ribs, her plating, her iron beams, her knees, and other fastenings, ap pears to be "as strong as iron can make her." She is rakishly rigged as a brigantine, (with a standing square fore sail), and her general appearance—the paddle-boxes being but little elevated—is that of a first-rate nobleman's yatch. Seen from a short distance she looks much smaller than she really is, and the visiter on board is agreeably surprised to find her so large and roomy—the desideratum of compact ness combined with sharpness of model, being fully attained. That she will, when her trim is accurately ascertained, be a very fast ship, no doubt can be entertained. She has ample beam and bearings, which she carries above th roug h ou t nearly her whole length, with no sponsoning ; and can spread a great deal of canvass with a studding-sail breeze. How she will " walk" when under both sail and steam may therefore be conjectured. The upper deck is flush, and is perfectly straight (or with out sheer) from stem to stern. Being unobstructed except ing at considerable distances amidships by the companions, hatches, and cabin lights, it forms a level area of great ex tent—affording ample room for the seamen to work the ves sel, and for the marines, when occasion requires, to do the offensive. She is fitted with Pow and Fawcus's patent wind lass. The wheel is placed in front of the after-cabin skylight, clear of interruption from the working of the stern gun. She is fitted with Rapson's steering gear, as adopted in all her Majesty's steam frigates. The Guadalupe carries two huge pivot guns, one forward and the other aft. They are 68-pounders, and are mounted on sliding carriages of African oak, the under frame working on circular rails of brass secured to the deck, so that they may be pointed over the gunwale (which is low) in any direc tion from the bow and stern respectively, and the sides, round about three-fourths of a circle. The topgallant rails and cloths over the bulwarks (which last are plated with iron, as well as the ship's sides) are so contrived as to be readily removable on the eve of action, leaving these terrible " bull-dogs " to open their mouth s an d discharge their con tents without carrying anything away. The bore of the guns is 8 inches ' • their length 9 feet 6 inches ; an d th e y are calculated to throw shell as well as shot. Both guns and carriages are on the principle used in her Majesty's steam frigates, and, though plain in casting and of great weight (65 cwt. each, and including the carriages 5; to 6 tons), are handsome pieces of artillery. When loaded (with 101bs. of power), they will carry a shot a great distance (probably two miles), and do fearful execution. On each side of the slides is a cramp, which may be so regulated as to cause more or less friction, and thus check the recoil. The complement of officers and men for this ship is 120 ; and 16 men are re quired to work each gun. The ENGINE-ROOM is admirably fitted up with galleries, polished railings, &c. The engines were built by Messrs. George Forrester and Co., of this town, who have been very successful in producing excellent marine engines, and who fitted the Nemesis, the Phlegethon ' and other vessels, fo r the East India Company. They are beautiful pieces of me chanism, finished and polished in a manner that gives them the semblance of the finest clockwork. The pillars that support them are of wrought iron turned. This is evidently a great improvement on the usual system, as these pillars are both lighter and stronger than if they were of cast iron. The engines are also fitted with expansion valves, which are of much advantage in working slow. There are three dis tinct boilers, one of which may be worked by itself, or two, or the whole together ; there being stop-valves in each. The paddle-wheels may also be thrown out of gear, by discon necting cranks. On each side of the engine-room, which is most spacious and beautifully clean, the vessel has an inner casing or lon g it u di na l b u lkh ea d o f i ron ; the s p aces b e t ween which, shotsofan and the ribs and plating of her sides, form convenient coal-bunk ers. T hese chambers, when filled w i th coals, will, we sh ou ld suppose, prove a security to the engine from the sinn, enemy, or a possible violent concussion by colli- pe 'hie rior to fittings below deck, and the accommodations, are scuh greater tonnage, and a re highly even creditable to those ar who have anY we have seen in vessels of w of mu. planned them; and w e may be allowed to say, that the plan ning in such a steam -ship, whew so much is required in the - variou s and classified departments, is a matter of no little difficulty. We shall commence aft, and proceed forward. THE CAPTAIN'S CABIN , at the extreme stern, is a hand some and cheerfully lighted' apartment, about twenty feet long by twenty in width at the broadest part. It is ap proached by a commodious stair of (like the other cabins) teak wood, with grated steps. The landing below, forms a vestibule or lobby, panneled in oak, and hence is the en semicirculartrance to the magazine. The cabin at the further end is of form, sofa'd round in a continuous sweep, and upholstered in black hair cloth. Over the sofa are two rows Of lockers receding in steps, and topped with mahogany. On each side of the door, a large state room is taken off, and ranging with these, at the extremities of the semicircle, are two plain mahogany topped sideboards. The fronts of the state rooms and the bulkheads forward are painted in oak, with the exception of the upper paunel in each door, which forms a venetian blind of varnished mahogany. The roof is neatly but plainly moulded, and p a i n t e d i n li g h t t i nts. The floor is covered with oilcloth, and the light is admitted by a large square deck light. The state rooms are handsomely fitted up, and have small circular side lights, that open to ad mit the air, as well as bulls'-eyes, or rather oblong deck panes. There are three iron pillars, cased in wood, and painted in variegated marble, ranging fore and aft, in front of the rud der case, and also several shorter pillars rising from the circle of the upper lockers. These are for the more effectual sup port of the great gun, or" Long Tom," and its carriage, tra versing the deck immediately over them. The movable fur niture and table are of substantial mahogany. Immediately under the table and lower deck on which it stands is the pow der magazine, so that should a " blow up " unhappily take place (which is by no means probable from the precautions taken and the plan of " the premises"), the worthy comman der would in all likelihood be the first sent " aloft" by the explosion. On the whole this is a fine apartment, devoid of gaudy decoration, but sufficiently comfortable for all the pur poses of the service. THE GUN Room, further forward, is also an equally handsome and even more shapely apartment—painted and fitted up in similar style. It is about seventeen feet square, This is the sanctum of the lieutenants, surgeon, purser, &c. There are several private cabins for repose and retirement at each side. These are each six feet six inches square, and as the beds are constructed so as to be triced up to the sides, the whole space is available during the day. They are all well lighted and ventilated by opening circular side windows and small deck lights. The floors are covered with wax cloth. The writer of this notice has seen many seventy-fours not nearly so comfortable. Next to the cabin is the STEWARDS' Room, a large and well-fitted compartment. On one side of it is the midship man's dining-room, and on the other their exclusive pantry, and the dispensary. The " middies," hitherto accustomed to the usual lack of accommodation in our sailing ships, will be agreeably surprised on taking possession of tenements so much superior; and we hope the example here furnished, of what may be accomplished for their convenience within comparatively small space, will conduce, in other ships, to the increased comfort of these too-much-neglected young sters—from whom, after all, have sprung our Howes, our Nelsons, and our Napiers. The ENGINE and FIREMEN'S CABIN and sleeping berths are proportionately roomy and commodious, and so disposed that they can pursue their duties apart from interruption or mingling with the crew. Each department, indeed, may be said to be entirely separated by the iron bulkheads. The same may be said of the WARRANT OFFICER'S CABIN, and the COOKING APARTMENT or galley. The latter is fitted with Brown and Redpath's cabouse, which has been highly approved throughout our steam navy for its compactness and the facilities it affords for the preparation of food in various ways, for a great number of persons— whether plain-boiled for the " jolly tars," or more delicate and complicated for the cabin table. The accommodations for the men, forward, and also on the lower deck, are exceedingly roomy, and everything has been done to conduce to cleanliness and comfort. The mess tables hinge to the sides, and may be thrown up at pleasure, leaving the whole central space clear. The mess kits are all made of zinc, hooped, in imitation of cooper-work. They are very light, though apparently strong, and can be kept sweet and clean much more easily than wooden vessels. The other arrangements throughout the ship, under the lower deck, have been carried out with equal attention to the general service and efficiency of the vessel. In the fore hold are tanks for water, gunners, boatswains, and carpenters' store-rooms, stowage set apart for wet provisions, &c. In the after hold is the spirit-room, bread-room, &c. ; and in the after peak the shell-room. Under the midshipmen's berths is the shot locker and hold for berthing troops, or for space for additional coals if wanted. Under the engineers' berths are the engineers' store-room, and a similar hold for troops or for stowing coals. In fine, (for further details or technicalities would but weary the general reader,) we need but add, that the Guadalupe is: a first-rate vessel in build and equipments. As she is the largest iron steam-ship yet built, she will, in all probability, be the first of a series of war-steamers of a class improved by modern science, and destined to carry the naval glory of our country to a still higher pre-eminence (great as that is) than it has yet attained ; and, at the same time—suppressing every aggression that may militate against our national welfare, or that of our allies—be the means of pioneering commerce and civilization in their onward march into regions yet barbarous and benighted, and opening out their rich resources, not only for the advantage of their inha. bitants, but of the whole human family. She is commanded by Commander Charlewood, R.N., an officer of great experience and distinguished merit. This gentleman was promoted for his gallant conduct on the coast of Syria, when serving as gunnery lieutenant of " The Ben bow," seventy-four. He served also with Colonel Chesney, in the first Euphrates expedition, in the " Euphrates" iron steamer, also built by Mr. Laird. Mr. Wright, who has long been in the service of his country, and is a master in the navy, is first officer. He served on the coast of Spain, in 11. M. St. Comet, and afterwards in the Rhadamanthus, steam ship, in the Mediterranean. The crew are all picked men— most of them regular " men of wars'-men." The greatest order and mutual respect are maintained on board, every one ap pearing to to know his duty, and willing to perform it. The Guadalupe, in fine, will do honour to the country from which she lails, whatever be her destination ; and we heartily wish her and those connected with her every success. TRIAL TRIP OF THE " GUADALUPE.' On Tuesday last, the Guadalupe made a trip some miles to sea, with a view to ascertain the capabilities of the vessel, and the power of her large guns. She weighed anchor from the Sloyne shortly before twelve o'clock, and having received on board several nautical gentlemen and others off Birken head, proceeded down the river against au upcoming tide — the engines working so smoothly as scarcely to cause per ceptible vibration in any part of the ship. There was a brisk breeze from the W.S.W., and being put also under her fore and-aft sails and topsail, she dashed along in gallant style, taking the Victoria Channel, and making good when off Formby about 101 knots, though she could by no means be considered light, as she had on board several days' coals, a large quantity of duplicate machinery, provisions, water, and other stores, preparatory to her final departure from this country. She passed a number of large vessels inward bound, under full sail,—each in itself forming a beautiful and, we may say, sublime object; and though the day was somewhat cloudy, delightful glimpses were obtained of the Lancashire, Cheshire, and Welsh coasts, on the latter of which the fields and enclosures (in Flintshire) bore the ap pearance of a coloured map. The subsequent scenery, both land and,marine, was throughout the trip varied and inte resting, there being numerous vessels studding the wide ex panse of water, some steering portward with a free wind, and others beating down the channel; while the picturesque shores to the south-west, terminating in bold headlands, and backed by cloud-capped mountains softened in the haze of distance, ever presented new and attractive features. After making a considerable offing to the westward, and the ship began to feel the effects of the freshening breeze and the gently rising sea, we were reminded of a passage in a former nautical sketch by the writer of this, as conveying the general feeling of those on board, and which we therefore venture to quote :—" To those who have before been at sea, there is something peculiarly and almost indescribably delightful in treading the deck, when the shallows and difficulties of a harbour egress are overcome, and the stately ship—a floating home for her gallant crew—impelled by sail or steam, or a combination of both, first bounds, in the glory of freedom, over the blue billows of the outward sea, and proudly bathes her sides in the foaming surge disparted from the prow. When—carrying with her the means and materials of her own propulsion for thousands of miles—she thus impetuous dashes on her course, as if scorning the saucy waves that occasionally break in gentle showers of spray over her deck ; when, snorting like the joyful colt just let loose upon his fa vourite sward, she careers in the pride of her strength over the unfathomed fields of the boundless ocean, and yields herself to the grateful guidance of the skilful steersman, — the enthusiast, who beholds her huge and reckless bulk—her lofty masts--her full distended sails, all trim and staunch— her engines, propelled by a wondrous power,—confesses that ' she walks the waters like a thing of life,' and enjoys a blameless gratification in the reflection that, fitted as she is to visit the remotest shores in the habitable globe —to sup ply mutual wealth and mutual wants, and thereby promote the interests of humanity,—she presents an animated and, though indeed a perishable, a sublime and renewable monu ment of the dominion and triumph of the world of mind over the world of matter ! " Thus proudly did the Guadalupe hold her course over the " multitudinous waves ;" and even in a considerable seaway her motion was most easy and agreeable—albeit, gentle as it was, it slightly affected a few of those on board, who were " all unused to the moving mood," with that dire discomfort to landsmen, " watery sickness"—which, however, was but of transient duration. She showed sufficient bearing to carry an ample spread of sail, even when close hauled, and with both her guns run out to leeward at the same time ; and was totally devoid of the unpleasant lurch to windward that ge nerally accompanies great stability. After passing the outer light-ship, and making a consi derable run to the W.N.W., the guns (68-pounders) were tried, first with blank cartridge, and afterwards with round shot. They made a tremendous report, " the shot booming along the deep," and whistling long and fearfully in the air, ere they fell, so far from the vessel that from the spot where they struck the water rose in a white column, resembling a istant disrupted water-spout. Several of them, fired off nearly on a level, made two or three distinct skips, tearing up the water with amazing force, before they finally dropped, and astonishing, doubtless, the fish in their fearful track ! The general distance at which they fell appeared to be about one-and-a-half to two miles. The shock, or vi bration, from the firing of these tremendous pieces of ordnance was acknowledzed by all to be less than usual, and excepting on the lower deck, immediately under them, was scarcely perceptible. Some nautical gentlemen went into the cabin below the after gun, and, giving the sig nal, attentively watched the effect, and were fully satisfied on this point. Three of the ladies on board during the trip claimed the honour of firing the first three guns, and did their "duty" with great coolness—the concussion passing sans deranyer leer cheveux. These guns are fired by means of locks. They are of the same form as those used on board of her Majesty's steam-frigates, and precisely similar to those that recently did such execution on the coast of Syria. There were sixteen men, including a captain, to each gun, and, notwithstanding their great weight, (65 cwt.,) they were promptly loaded, and run out on their sliding carriages, which were found to work most satisfactorily. T bu t that one ofnee nsTetgssdi The turn l ebsn , by of oc w t ootef ei the wmsi a —np s sp h ai tens o lohsovg u neeetl ser d apwal rwnhs r doep e e frloe m oeeelkts a a i csei ds r oeoc k l rrraat , rionrAel s cadc t ieusi e tril :t e yyed ; e paeb d lp evy .ter, hu b ren j e e rtne a er o i u se, pi sq t :tvr i be u f she u , r) 1 ieG l n y r gr , a d u ymie nrdoeer antiert o a op n bed perfectlye correct. This is a most gratifying fact whe n it i s cons id ere d h not only is the vessel's hull and bulwarks e n ti re l y o f i ron, one of the heavy guns is necessarily a t a s h ort dis tance from the binnacle. This instance alone fully es t a bli s h es accuracy of the principle so happily disco vere d b y t h e ed professor, and is of the greatest importa nce as re the future progress of steam navigation. oounnisso one occasion the steam was entirely stopped, and th e vessel eete, placed solely under sail upon a wind. Thou g h th e paddle floats operated as strong stopwaters, she made consi derable way, and, were the wheels disconnected, which they are calculated to be by the construction of the cranks, she would, no doubt, sail very fast with a brisk breeze. After proceeding about 30 miles from port, the word was given " about ship ;" her head was soon put to the S.E., and under full steam and sail, including the top-gallant sail, she spanking away merrily homeward. Taking the average of her speed, she made in this trip fully 10 knots under steam alone ; and under both steam and canvas, from 11 to 12 knots, as the wind lulled or freshened—at one time even making full 12 by the log. Considering the great size, and the displacement of the vessel, (about 900 tons,) and her circum scribed steam power, her speed considerably surpassed the most sanguine expectations of her commander, and the other nautical men on board. The passage homeward was, if pos sible, even more agreeable than that outward, and she ran up the river at a rapid rate, under steam alone, against a t•trang down-going tide. When opposite Monk's Ferry, the party on board transhipped themselves to the Birkenhead steam boat, which came alongside to receive them, and were safely landed—all highly delighted with the excursion, and the kindness and urbanity of the commander of the gallant team-frigate " Guadalupe." SMITH'S PATENT WIRE-ROPE, FOR STANDING RIGGING, MINES, RAILWAYS, &c: We had_ occasion to no last year. the wire-rop e in veinuu uy ti.nurew smith, civil engineer, of London, as a substitute for hemp and other substances in the manufacture of ropes, bands, &c., for cables, the rigging of ships, light ning conductors, railway, mining, and other purposes,— having at the time seen various sizes of it tested at the cor poration machine, for ascertaining. the strength of chain cables in this town, with results that excited the astonishment of all present who witnessed its extraordinary strength, combined with its much smaller size and weight, as compared with hempen cordage; and the opinion we then entertained of its great superiority is now fully confirmed by the subse quent experience of its application in numerous instances, in the navy and in many large :team-vessels, as well as in mines and on railways. We have before as a pamphlet on the sub ject by Mr. Smith himself, and it is due to him to state, that his own observations occupy a comparatively small portion of its pages—by much the greater part being authentic reports and testimonials from experienced officers connected with the navy and the mercantile marine, and from scientific gentlemen connected with the mining, railway, and general interests of the country. As we live in the second seaport in Britain, and have, therefore, naturally our maritime in terests more at heart, we shall address ourselves more par ticularly to' the advantages of the iron wire rope for standing rigging and lightning conductors for ships—being convinced that if it be acknowledged to be peculiarly adapted for ocean purposes, it must be of equal efficiency for numerous services on lcrra firma. In his introduction, our author says,—" Of all materials, in any form, yet known, i ron w i re, i n propor ti on t o its weight and si▪ ze, possesses by f ar th e grea t es t s t reng th or tenacity. This is produced in consequence of the important change the material undergoes by the chemical and mechan ical processes . of tran s f orm i ng it from a ' ro d' i nto a wire.' By means of annealing in a close retort, heated by charcoal, and repeated in proportion to the number of ' holes' the ' wire' is drawn through, or its reduction in size, from the commencement of abont 5-Ifiths in diameter, until it arrives, say at sixteen wire-gua ge ,' w hi c h i s 1-16 t h o f an i nc h i n diameter, it wi▪ ll become 25 times longer than it originally was, and about th ree t i mes stronger; or, in other words, it will possess three times its former tenacity. Thus, there is a great increase in strength by the process of manufacture; and nature has set no limit to the quantity of raw material, for it seems unbounded, and we possess more of it in this country than would supply all the known world." On this last re mar k we may observe, that it conveys a gra tification analogous to that which we have elsewhere this day expressed relative to the introduction of iron in the building of the hulls of vessels —on the supposition (hitherto uncontra dieted) that we have not a sufficient quantity of good sizeable English oak for that purpoSe. It is even more clearly 'appa rent, that we have not a sufficient supply of hemp for the rigging of our ships, nearly the whole of which is derived from Russia, and must be paid for in hard cash, "so that (to use the simple but emphatic language of two distinguished Parsee travellers, quoted by our author) if iron-wire can produce ropes even as good as hemp, all that money will spread itself usefully over England, from the hard-working man through the shopkeeper, and do much good." Mr. Smith, in adducing various testimonials and reports from the Admiralty, the mercantile service, the mining companies, &c., together with the comparative strength, weight, size, and price of the two materials, expresses a hope that " in a na tional point of view, the country will derive as much advan tage as he does pleasure in being the humble instrument of converting part of the inexhaustible mineral resources of our country into a useful manufacture, as a substitute for the foreign and expensive vegetable matter, for which we receive no return." There are two points, in addition to the greater strength of iron-wire rope, and its smaller weight as used for the standing rigging of ships, which we consider of great im portance, and these are, that it costs less in an outfit, and that from its being mu c h less in size than hempen rope to attain the same strength, it requires much less displacement in vessels having to encounter contrary winds. The follow ing extract from a letter addressed by Mr. Smith to Captain Sir W. Symonds, R.N. (surveyor of the navy), affords a complete illustration of its superiority in these respects : " 1 perceive, from the navy list, the number of ships in commission, and from Edye's valuable book " On the Equip ment and Displacement of Ships of War," I find that the weight of standing rigging no w fitt e d and afloat in the navy is about 7000 tons ; and taking the price of Ittmpen ropes at £46 per ton, the value of a first outfit for the whole of the navy will be £322,000 ; upon which, by using my wire-rope for the same purpose, a saving would be effected 0f£107,333 (Vide Report), without taking into consideration the more than triple time that wire-rope will last. It will also he ob served, by Mr. Tinmouth's Report, that the wire-rope only exposes two-fifths of the surface to the wind, thus rendering ships rigged with wire to th ose w i t h h emp less leewar dl y. From th Report it appears that 23031b5. of hempen ropes, thus applied, expose a surface of 1261 square feet to the wind, whereas the wire-rope, possessing stren g th as 801 w i re i s t o 631 hemp, exposes only 511 square feet; and as the whole surface of hempen standing rigging now fitted ,in the navy exposes (according to the above calculation) a surface of 860,000 square feet, whereas the wire-rope has only one of 344,000 square feet, leaving a difference in favour of wire rope of 529,000,112 square feet ; and allowing the mean force of the wind to be Illb. upon the square foot, the power saved on a leeway would be equal to about 4000-horse power, or equal to the canvas of more than the whole of the sails of twenty-four frigates, and the displacement saved would be about 3500 tons, which would be equal to about 700-horse power, making a saving in all of 4700-horse power; and if this is called money, by charging £2O per horse, it will be a saving of about £100,000; and with the £105,000, being the difference of the first cost of an outfit, it makes a total of above £200,000 every three years." From the authentic statistical accounts given, it appears to be fully proved that the wire-rope is at once lighter, stronger, more durable when protected by but slight attention from the weather, and much cheaper than hempen rope. We can state, of our own knowledge, that it has been used for years, in standing rigging in some of our finest steam-vessels in par ticular, and has given the greatest satisfaction. Amongst the vessels of our own port that have been fitted with it, (so me of them four years ago,) we may instance the G rea t Liver pool and the Oriental, the Prince and Pri nce,—l arge steam ships; the Erin-go-Bragh steamer, now I(ll,l,ing on t h e Lower Shannon ; the iron sailing-ship John Garrow, of LlD wards of 900 tons burthen, and a number of other smaller vessels. The commanders of all these vessels speak most favourably of its efficiency and durability, a„,, testif y to the fact that even on long voyages it never requires the trouble of being again set up, as it stands as tight as a fiddle string for years. As lightning conductors it has long been used in many ships in the navy, and is found to be most effectual. DEATH BY - .AN OVER-DOSE ,OF LAUDANUM, OF A FEMALE IN A DERANGED STATE OF. MIND. Yesterday an inquest was held, before Mr. Curry, borough coroner, on view of the body of Anne Wright. As the case is one of a p a i n f u l and extraordinary nature, we furnish the principal points of the evidence : James M`Quillan said, he worked at a livery stable in Seel street, and that on Sunday afternoon, between one and two o'clock, he saw a woman coming down Seel-street, staggering as if intoxicated. She walked into the stable, and threw her self down in a stall. H e lif ted her up, an d found she was unable to stand. He asked her if she had been drinking, and she said she had had twopennyworth of rum, and that she belonged to Cheshire. He placed her down in the stall again, and she soon after appeared to be insensible. He soon after saw a police-officer, and, with assistance, she was taken to Hotham-street bridewell, where he afterwards saw her. She appeared much changed. He left her there, and had not since seen her. John Deeves, police-officer, deposed to taking the deceased to the station. She was then insensible. The keeper of the bridewell said, he received the deceased, and had her attended to, and placed on a mattrass. Assist ance was sent for to the Eastern Dispensary, and the surgeon attended, and used such means as he considered proper to restore her. Two other surgeons, from the South Dispen sary, afterwards came, and remained two hours, paying her every attention, but she did not recover, and died about nine o'clock the same evening. -- 0- A female servant, i n the service of Mr. Sims, publican, Berry-street, said, that about nine o'clock on Sunday morn ing the deceased came to their house, and asked for two pennyworth of rem, which she gave her. She seemed much tired, and very sleepy, and asked for a bed. She paid for the rum and water, and remained about half an hour. After she had gone, witness, while clearing out the ashes in the grate, heard a rattle like glass, and, on looking under the grate, found the two bottles produced. One was labelled Laudanum. J. Walker, dispensing chemist, 50, Mount pleasant, Liverpool;" and the other, 6 ` Laudanum—Poison. T. A. Titherington, dispensing chemist, Oxford-street, Abercromby-square, Livtrpool." Mr. Edwin Edwards, house-surgeon of the Eastern Dis pensary, said, he was called to the deceased at half-past one o'clock, at Hotham-street bridewell. He found her insensi ble, and her face and throat much congested, and of a purple colour, stertorous breathing, quick pulse, and great throbbing of the vessels. He was with her when she died, and was of opinion that death was caused by an an over-dose of lauda num, of which she must have taken a large quantity. Mr. Daniel Heyward, apprentice to Mr. Walker, druggist, Mount-pleasant, said, at a quarter past nine on Sunday morning deceased came to the shop, and asked for two ounces of laudanum. I asked her who it was for. She replied it, was for Mr. Wilkinson, of Chesnut-street. Knowing Mr. Wilkinson to be a customer, and thinking there was no risk, I let her have it. She paid me for the two ounces. The empty bottle produced is the same into which I put it. I have to-day seen the body of the deceased, and recongnize it to be that of the same woman. I observed nothing par ticular in her appearance, except that I thought her a servant girl. I have been about four years with Mr. Walker. It is not customary at our shop to sell quantities of laudanum so large as two ounces to a stranger. Mr. Wilkinson's servant never on any occasion came before for medicine; it was ge nerally Mr. Wilkinson himself, or some of his children. The Rev. Thomas Fisher Redhead, of Rock Ferry, said, — I have known deceased and her family for a number of years. They were formerly parishioners of mind, and I took great interest in their welfare. The family had met with some re verses of fortune, which, together with physical disease, brought on a depression of spirits, for which she occasionally resorted to the use of small quantities of laudanum. I saw her on Wednesday last, and 1 then considered her so entirely deranged, that I recommended her to be taken to Chester, to the asylum of Dr. Jones. On Saturday last, as I under stand, she went there accompanied by her father and mother, and that she made her escape from them, and was not seen afterwards until intelligence was brought th at s h e had taken poison. She was of th most amiable disposition. James Wright, a respectable looking farmer, said :—The deceased was my daughter, and her age was thirty-four. For the last seventeen months she has been in a state of mental derangement, and on the advice of the Rev. Mr. Redhead, I took her on Saturday last, acco m panied by my wife, to con sult Dr. Jones, of Chester. Whilst Dr. Jones left the de ceased in a room for the purpose of asking me some ques tions about her, she made her escape. Dr. Jones left us to call the deceased to us, and he discovered that she had left the apartment. Every sea rch was made for her, but we never afterwards saw her alive. I got information yesterday that she had been seen wandering about the streets in Liver pool, and my son came over. 1 have since seen and recog nized her body at the dead-house. The Coroner, in addressing the jury, said that he had him self not the slightest doubt b ut that the deceased had died from taking an unusually la r g e quantity of laud anum . Th e evidence spewed that she had purchased no less than two ounces at one place of that deleterious drug. The next ques tion they had to consider was whether the deceased was of unsound mind at the time she took it. That she was de ranged, and had been so for some time, was as little a matter of doubt. He could not, however, allow the case to go for their consideration , without some remarks on the furnishing of the deceased with the two ounces of laudanum in Mount Pleasant. The young man Heyward had stated that he had been an apprentice for about four years with Mr. Walker, and that th e on ly c aution be had received from hi s employer, with respect to dispensing poisono - ts drugs, was not to sell them to strangers. A stronger caution would have been bet ter; and it was decidedly highly improper in the young man to sell so large a quantity to the deceased, particularly as he admitted that Mr. 'Wilkinson never sent his servant for drugs. He hop e d the melauc h o l Y r esult would b e a warning to the witness as long as he lived. He did not, however, assume that th e ca l amity wou ld have been averted h a d h e refused to supply the laudanum' f or a nother bottle h a d b een found, also co ntaining the same d ange rous liquid, p urc h ased elsewhere ; but that b ott l e was n ot only marked " l audanum, " but poison," which the other was not. He thought t h at i n all the word cases of supplying such drugs , 64 poison" should be conspicuously written or printed on the label. With these remarks he left the case in the hands of the jury, who immediately returned a verdict to the effect that the decease had destroyed herself by taking an overdose of laudanui while in a deranged state of mind. We should remark that it annearpdl ihp dprracnti wsle inti mately acquainted with Mr. Wilkinson, and that the Rel Mr. Redhead gave a very feeling account of the causes an progress of the melancholy infirmity of the deceased, and her attachment to the family, and anxiety for their welfare an account, indeed, which, though modestly stated, im pressed every one who heard it with a high respect for hi feelings as a man and a Christian. He retired from the pain ful investigation with the father of the deceased, with a view in the absence of a brother clergyman (on whom the dut would otherwise have devolved in this town), of performin the last sacred offices over her remains. kPTURE OF A GANG OF ROBBERS • On Saturday evening last, Inspector Cottam, with tw officers, Kehoe and Maguire, apprehended seven men in th act of robbing the. Black Dog public-house, .Hanover-street They effected the robbery in the usual way ; one party gc up a row in the parlour, while another of the gang stole u stairs where the cash box was kept. To his great surprise after possessing himself of the money, Cottam stepped ou of a cupboard and secured him. Kehoe and Maguire secure the others. Yesterday all the prisoners were examine before Hugh Hornby, Charles Turner, and William Earle Esqrs., at the police court. They gave their names as fol lows :—Thomas Thomas, William Simpson, William Hornby William Snowden, Joseph Roper, James Crane alias Adams and Robert Jones. Mr. Wardle, Solicitor, appeared for al the prisoners except Thomas and Snowden. Mr. Dowling, stated that the prisoneriwere charged witl having committed a robbery in the house of Mr. Pughe, why kept the Black Dog public-house, in Hanover-street. Thi prisoner Snowden, had lodged in the house for some weeks and the other prisoners could be proved from time to fish( during the last fortnight, to have gone into the house at e late hour in the evening, and conduct themselves in an ex• traordinary manner so as to attract the notice of Mrs. Pughe, In consequence of this the police were placed in such a situation that they could see what was going forward, in case they attempted to rob the house, which they did on Saturday evening. Inspector Courtin was placed in the room in which he saw the prisoner Thomas actually commit the robbery ; and the others would be found in close connec tion with him at the same time. Previously to going into the house they were seen to congregate near the premises, and having received their directions they entered the house. When the robbery was discovered, Thomas was-taken by the Inspector, and all the others tried to effect their escape. Constable Kehoe was then swora.-1-Ie stated that having information of an intended robbery in IVIr. Pughe's house, he proceeded on Saturday morning to the bottom of Hano ver-street, opposite Paradise-street. Inspector Cottam took his place in the public -house, whilst witness and constable Maguire went into Mr. Savage's shop, and took their sta tions in such a way that they could see all that passed out side. They remained there from an early hour in the morn ing till half past eight in the evening, when, for the first time, their attention was attracted by all the prisoners coming up, except Snowden. They walked round by Mr. Savage's door, turned into an entry, where they remained for a few minutes, and then Roper went and stood at a gas pillar. Crane, whose real name was Adams, and Hornby came round where wit ness and Maguire were placed, and passed into Hanover street, and remained at the next door to Mr. Pughe's; the others went round and came up by the butcher's shop to the side of Mr. Pughe'; house. They did not, however, go in that time, but went back to the opposite side, where Roper was standing. There they divided again into two divisions; and witness next saw Hornby go into Mr. Pughe's with a yellow handkerchief under his arm, and something tied up in it. Pour of them then went into the house. Crane did not go into the house with them, but he passed by Mr. Savage's shop, and, crossing over, went into Mr. Pughe's immediately after them. There were then five in the house, and Roper remained stationary at the lamp-post. They came out of the house in a few minutes, and met again at the place where Roper was, and, after a few moments conversation, they took different routes, and went again into Mr. Pughe's house. They then came out again, and again stopped near where Roper stood; some conversation there passed, and the third time they all went into the house again except Roper, who remained outside. l mmediately after that there was a rush from Mr. Pughe's door, and the first thing witness saw was Hornby and Simpson running out. Simpson ran into Manesty-lane, and Mr.. Savage, who was out first, pursued him along Manesty-lane, through College-lane into King street, when he was stopped and secured. The others made their escapes; hut Crane and Hornby were pursued and brought back by witness and Maguire to Mr. Pnghe's, where they found inspector Cottons up stairs with the prisoner Thomas in custody. In the course of a short time afterwards Roper was apprehended in Williamson-square, dressed in the same way as he was seen in Hanover-street, but with a green patch over his eye. On being apprehended and told the charge, he said to witness, " I have never been out of my bed all day till this moment." Roper never went into the house at all ; he stood outside, and appeared to give directions. Police-constable Maguire was next sworn. He stated that he -was in Mr. Savage's shop, as described by Kehoe, and so stationed that he might point out the thieves to Kehoe. He saw all the prisoners come down Paradise-street except Snowden. They stopped a little, and then went on in different directions. As they passed backwards and for wards witness pointed them out to Kehoe, and told him their names. Five of them, Thomas, Simpson, Hornby, Crane, and Jones went into the house ; Roper remained at the gas lamp. Simpson wore first the dress in which he now appeared at the bar, and afterwards he had on a pepper and salt swinger. The witness then described how the prisoners went in and out of the house three times, each time having some communication with Roper. - When they had all gone in the last time, witness placed himself so as to have a better view of the door • and in a minute or two afterwards he saw the rush from Air. Pugbe's. Hornby ran towards Paradise street, and witness having secured him, he said " I will go quietly with you, for it is all up." About two hours after wards witness apprehended Crane and Jones in Williamson square. On Hornby 3s. 7d. were found, and on Jones 4s. In cross-examination by Mr. WARDLE, the witness spoke positively as to the identity of the prisoners he had seen. Mr. John Ingram Savage stated that he had - allowed the police to be stationed in his shop, for the purpose of detect ing the thieves. On Saturday, at half-past eii; - ` to nine o'clock, he observed Roper at the lamp-pos others were speaking to him. When the rusl- ht or a quart( witness followed and secured Simpson Mrs. Pughe was the next witness. She stated that about a fortnight since five or six men, who resembled the prison ers, came into their house. Hoinby was, the only one of them whom she could re'Colle* ;;They went into the back parlour, where they sat altogether ; they made a great noise, by speaking all at once, and calling .for their liquor at the same time. One of theni made an excuse to go, out the back way. A few nights afterwards the same party came again ; they again went into the back parlour, and went on in the same way, but they did not stop long. The next. time they came was last Friday night ; Crane was one, and Thomas was another. ,As on the other occasions one of them went into the hack yard. The window of the room where Mr. Pughe kept his money looked into tile yard. The prisoner Thomas had slept in the house for two or three nights about a week ago ; another man came with him, but he stayed only one night and did not come again. Thomas slept in the garret over the kitchen, from which he could see into the yard and also into the room where the money was kept. He could see quite plain- a person putting money into the desk in her husband's room. On Saturday night all the men except Roper came in again. Another man was then with them who was not now in the dock. Roper had been in a short time before and gone out; perhaps it was half an hour previously. Snowden had been in for an hour before them, in the parlour. He had been there before, and witness noticed that he always took the same seat ; it was a seat from which be could see the other men. When they came in witness served them ; they went out twice, and it was just before the gas was lit that witness sup posed one of them got up stairs. All of a sudden they began to talk very loud, and to laugh in a very noisy way. A man, whom she did not see in the dock, then came in .and he called for a glass of porter. Mr. Pughe gave it to him, and when he was drinking it, seeing Mr. Pughe had his baton prepared to go out, be held the porter over his head and shouted very loud, " this is a glass of excellent porter," looking at the same time towards the back parlour ; another loud laugh was then set up by the men. and they became very noisy and boisterous. 'Witness went to them and complained of the noise, and then observed that there were five persons there. She heard a noise up stairs, and the men rushed out of the parlour in an instant and ran off. Snowden then came up to her and asked " what was to do," but she re fused to tell him. Mr. Pughe stated that Thomas and Hornby had been at his house before Saturday; and on Saturday night he saw the whole of the prisoners there except Roper; Snowden was in the bar at the same time. Witness was aware that the police were upon the look-out. Witness kept his money in a drawer in his bed-room, which was upon the first floor, and was overlooked as described. He put five sovereigns, one shilling and a half-crown in silver in a little box in the drawer, which he locked, as well as the room door. He marked the money. There was a closet in the room. On going up stairs witness found the prisoner Thomas struggling with Inspector Cottam who had thrown him on the floor and was securing him. The drawer had been broken open ; the money was gone, as well as a pistol which belonged to wit ness. Witness afterwards saw the money and the pictol taken from the prisoner Thomas. He identified the money by the marks upon them. Three halfpence were also found upon him which did not belong to witness, and a number of skeleton keys. Inspector Cottam stated that he was ordered to watch for the thieves in Mr. Pughe's house on Saturday morning. He went there at seven o'clock as a traveller, and having men tioned his business to Mr. Pughe, he went into a closet in his bedroom. He locked himself in that closet, which was just large enough to hold one person, till one o'clock. At one o'clock came out, got some refreshment, and returned into the closet, where he remained till six o'clock. At seven he again took his station in the closet, and about nine o'clock he heard a footstep coming up stairs. There was a silence for five or ten minutes, and then he heard a rattle in the lock, as if some person was trying to unlock the door. It was was tried for ten minutes; by and bye the door burst in and the hasp fell upon the floor. When it fell witness heard a cry ". this is a beautiful glass of porter," and then a loud laugh was set up. In fact, all the time that the lock was being tried, there was great confusion down stairs. The prisoner Thomas then entered the room. He went straight up to the drawer and tried it; he then applied ajerntny to it, and the drawer cracked. He stopped and listened ; the men below shouted again, and he drew out the drawer. He then listened a second time • then he turned th e s il v er out o f th e bowl, went to the window, looked at it, and put it into his pocket. There was a little box in the drawer, which con tained some gold, he took it to the window, looked at it, and put it into his pocket. Then he took out a pistol and shoved that in his pocket ; as well as the little box and some papers. He then examined the drawer and closed it. When he en tered the room he went direct up to this drawer, and it was the only one he tried. Witness then rushed out and seized him ; he got hold of witness by his throat, but witness had him down in no time in the centre of the floor, with his knees on his chest, in which position he held him till he was secured. He screamed most awfully before witness laid hands upon him, and this gave the alarm to those below ; and he said that if witness would let him get up he would be quiet. The inspector then described the money found upon him, and Mr Pughe identified all the money except Id. and the pistol, as his own. This was all the evidence. None of the prisoners made any defence. The magistrates ordered Snowden to be dis charged, there being no evidence against him ; the others were committed to the sessions. CORNS.—We have seen some very strong testimonials of ability in the possession of Mr. Guttman, the chiropodist, 24, Pitt-street, corner of G r e e tham-street. We belie ve h e has operated successfully on many gentlemen in Liverpool, who have all expressed much gratification in having been under his care. He eradicates corns without any pain or inconvenience. He also has a mode of curing warts without pain. One of the witnesses (a participator in the crime) exam i ned on Wednesday, in Clonmel, on the trial for the murder of the late Mr. Ball, being asked—he professing himself to be a teetotaller—" Upon your oath, which do you think com mitting murder or breaking the pledge the greatest crime ?" answered—" I think one is as bad as the other." To CHOOSE A. STOCK OF . BEEs.—Pla ce your ear close to s ti u le dd h e i i vieand give it a tap ; the i nmates give a s h ort and buzz all is right ; but if it be a l anguid hum, or rather a purring sound, the hive must he rejected, for the bees are peak.— Wrighton on the Manageme n t of Ben. pain that we now confer a more c more - patriot enemies of Orangeism in support of the principle that )o - dyrof'men should be d prived of any privi- lege which is not 'read conceded t 'Whilst Popery is Fermitted to flutter its rebel rags to the breeze on St. Patrick's Day, and insult with party music and revolu- tionary banners a' I sions, to flout us with t .11 the solemn mummeries of an auto da by associated Ribbon men ; it is neither just nor decent that loyal Protestant bo dies have not meted but to them the same privileges—that ation of events hall Owed in their memory mu be done in a corner—that they must of necessity succumb must " bate their bread e thank thee, few,. for teaching us that word maiunity is created by that ye ruffianism which makes riot and bloodshed the attendants of every obstacle which comes in the way of their lawless will. On this very occasion, wl -for the Mayor confess tntnelf confessed the fact— -the moving- inducement to the discouragement of the proposed protession -of the Orange • • - .ace of the town would be endangered whom wouj whom was outrage feared? From Orangemen? Oh, no ! It was not from that body that disttirbance was anticipated, but from those very hostile factions who are permitted to lord it over the peaceable members of this and every com munity in which they are strong enough to slimy their teeth and muster their sarergerig,! It was not from Orangemen that 'out • I 71 , ra , -e was eared, Elitt/rona that-Popish faction which, • with all its late sickening professions of loyalty and love to- wards her present gracious'lgajesty, loathes the very name of that Protestant ancestry from whom shels sprung, and 'aim' of whose principles, she sits upon the throne of these rea Still we cannot, under any` circumstances, approve of the deterthiriation come to by a 'portion of the Orange_Body, to persist in their procession, not Withstanding the known wtsne. of the magistracy that it should not take place. We admit all the provocations Whieh that body - h as received—and they are manifold, as we shall presently show ; hut the principles of every Orangeman should tzach him that, next to the faith which he - owes to his Protestant Church, is that obedience to the laws and the administrators of the• laws. which is expressly inculcated by its divine founder. If Ribbonmen taw-breakers; if they carry out their passion iations in despite of every authority, this 'is surely no reason why Or If even injurious treatment has been received, Orangemen should be traitors to their ;ainst the God himself. n have declared, that should a that is no rea principles. ar n be persisted in, disturbance, if not bloodshed, must ensue ; and whether their anticipation be well or ill fouried, Orangemen, if they are loyal, have but one course to pursue,—viz., to defer to the wishes of those authorities, and to allay by submission their fears and the fears of the great bulk of their fello Should we be mists! townsmen en, however, and our anticipations— (' we do still anticipate, on thqrpart of the Orange Body, a more cool and fitting course of action than that at present resolved upon—it is our deliberate conviction, that to the opponents of Protestant and Orange principles may justly be attributed any mischiefs which may be occasioned. And these are our reasons for such conviction. On the 25th ultimo the Mayor and Magistrates of the borough, at a meeting convened to consider the subject of the proposed procession, came to the following resolutions, viz.:— "Resolved,—That the Mayor and Magistrates strongly disapprove of the procession of the Loyal Orange Associa tion, with banners and emblems, proposed by their resolutions of the 23d instant, transmitted to the Mayor. " That the Mayor and Magistrates equally disapprove of any similar processions of any other associations, now, or at any future time. "That with regard to the proposition this day laid before the Mayor on behalf of the Loyal Orange Association of a procession to church on the 12th of July,'without banners or emblems, the Mayor and Magistrates ,are of opinion that processions of any persons on days remarkable in our history for the triumphs of sects or parties ought to be avoided, and they most strongly advise the Orangemen not to form any procession on the 12th of July, such a course .being likely, in the opinion of the Mayor and Magistrates, to lead to a breach of the peace. "The expression of the disapproval of such processions by the Mayor and Magistrates will be communicated to all other societies who are in the habit of assembling for the celebration of party triumphs. " That the Mayor and Magistrates are of opinion, under •.,.• • • . . present cireumst es, it would be highly inexpedient for the ession, and that the Mayor be Tee-totallers to have' a pr wrence Hey- On the same,night, the body, deferring at once to tha spi rit of these resolutions (which we have no doubt were duly doinmunicated to their officers), a placard was issued, an nouncing their cleterminatiou,to abstain from any display on y iw4 the 12th of July • and, notOtlis Ming some little soreness felt by portions Of the °icier* Asappointment of their cherished anticipations?. theques 047 -procession or no pro cession—was Considered.as all but:settled, upon the under standing that the rule, as applied to them, would be applied to all. In the course of the week, however, notwithstanding the communication of the _magistrates with " Lawrence H ey worth, John Cropper, jun., Esq., and other gentlemen in fluential with that body," a circular was issued by the Papist Teetotallers, announcing their intention to walk on thellth of July, and throwing out in the document itself a purposely intended sneer at the Orange body. By this circular exas peration was excited amongst its members, which led to the determination announced in our last publication. In addi tion to this studied aggravation of the feelings of the loyal Protestants of the town, the Popish Mercury on Friday con tributed its quota of exciting matter. The determination of the Orange body to abstain from their intended procession was termed " making a merit of necessity." The rank false hood is put forth that they are a body " bound together by secret and illegal oaths ;" and the principle is broadly main tained that, whilst they " CANNOT WALK," other societies must not be placed under similar " interdict." The effect of this incendiary language upon the Orange body, already smarting under fancied or real wrongs, we need not describe. A climax, however, was added by the scribe of the Popish Journal on Saturday, which fanned, what might otherwise have smouldered, into an open flame. By this insolent oracle, a body, numbering in its ranks men su perior in station, in intellect, and in loyalty to himself, were designated as " PESTILENT RUFFIANS;" by this paltry tool of the priesthood the feelings of the entire order—and what wonder ?—were worked up to a pitch little short of actual exasperation. And what was their course—what was the course of their leaders—under this accumulation of insult and outrage ? On Friday morning a deputation from the body waited upon the mayor at the Town-hall, to protest against the infringement, by the teetotal societies, of the rule laid down by the magi strates in their resolutions of the 25th June. On that occa sion the conduct of his worship, as reported to us, was most praiseworthy and conciliatory. Another meeting was ap pointed for the afternoon of the same day, previous to which his worship undertook to see the leaders of the teetotal body —Lawrence Heyworth and John Cropper, jun. we presume —but the interview we imagine was unsatisfactory ; and a further meeting with the Orange leaders was fixed for Satur day. On that day it was announced that the grand master of the Orange Society would visit Liverpool to use his influ ence with his brethren of the order. By him an interview with the mayor was held ; and by him subsequently the order was convened together, and their loyalty appealed to, to fur ther, so far as they were concerned, his worship's wishes. By that appeal we know that the majority of the order will be decided. As an organised body the Orange Societies will not walk in procession on the 12th of July ; and although it is still possible that a few insubordinate spirits will rebel against authority and act in defiance of the magistracy, that course on their part, we say advisedly, will depend upon the circumstance whether other parties act in a similar contuma. cious spirit, which is designed to exasperate the Orangemen to do that which they themselves amongst the loudest pro fess to deprecate. On Saturday another meeting of the mayor and magistrates was held, at which the following resolutions (in addition and referring to the resolutions before quoted) were passed, viz.:— .Resolved,—That the said Resolutions be Printed and Published, and that the Mayor and Magistrates determine that they will apply the sa►d Resolutions to all Parties in differently, and that they will by all lawful means in their power, impress and enforce the same accordingly." Yesterday, we understand, another interview would be held between the Mayor and the teetotal leaders. Its result at present we do not know. We must confess, however, that we have no great face in its successful tendency. The ribbon teetotallers, we firmly believe, will exhibit their strength on the 11th, if for no other reason, in pure taunt to the Orange body; and if that body do persist—and we pray that they may not—in imitating the disloyal conduct of their enemies, upon the head of popery, which has stimulated them to do so, be the consequences which may ensue ! Upon this subject we shall have more to say to our Orange fellow-townsmen upon another occasion ; at present, all that we ask of them is to contemplate the spirit of the order to which they belong; and to beware of rorisit AGENTS AMONGST THEIR OWN BODY, who would push them on to rebellion against the laws of their loyal institution and the laws of our common country ! THE ASSIZES The following circular has been forwarded by the Protho notary with reference to the approaching assizes : The next assizes will commence at Lancaster, on Tuesday the 26th July ; and at Liverpool, on Saturday the 30th July. The records in causes to be tried at Lancaster, and at issue on or before Monday the 11th of July, should be ordered on that day ; and in those to be tried at Liverpool, and at issue on or before Friday the 15th of July, should be ordered on that day. _ The last days for making up issues in time for trial at the next assizes, will be—in causes to be tried at Lancaster, Sa turday the 16th of July; in causes to be tried at Liverpool, Thursday the 21st July, on which days the records must be ordered. _ --- Eight exclusive days' notice of trial in all personal actions must be given for the next assizes in causes at issue in time for trial at the last assizes. The jury process for the trial of causes at Lancaster, will be issued at Preston, on Tuesday morning the 2tith of July:; and for the trial of causes at Liverpool, on Saturday morn ing the 30th of July. Rule day before the assizes, Thursday the 30th of June Rule day after the assizes Thursday the Ist Sept. n ext. Declarations against defendants in gaol on writs of capias, must be filed on or before Thursday the 28th of July. In pursuance of a rule of court of March assizes, 1842, the causes intended to be tried at Liverpool will be entered ill the following order:- Ist list—Salford Hundred. 2nd list—West Derby Hundred; but 110 cause in the 2nd list will be called on for trial earlier than Thursday morning, the 4th day of August next. The business of the Public-offices will be transacted at Preston during the assizes. FHE ORANGEMEN AND THE 12TH OF JULY e intimated briefly in a paragraph in our last, that, con ry to the rmination announced in a placard, to whic ention at the time, the Orange societies of I verpool would walk in procession they originally intend ed, on the approaching 12th of Jul stated this fac principles of Orangeism should the face of the declared wishes of tl ;--with sorrow that men professing the loya resolve deliberately to fly it authorities, and thus give countenance to the slanders of the host of enemies by which their order is systematically maligned; and it is with t' inability to report, on behalf body, a more consistent, üblnission to " the power We recc the specious reasons put forward whilst which en offenders a s of our tov sted to . communicate with I, otter gen, ~ unit upper, jun., rsq., with that body, to urge upon them this ANNUAL MEETING OF THE SHIPMASTERS ASSOCIATION The second annual meeting► of the members of this useft and promising association was held yesterday, at their co in Oldhall-street, for the purpose of receiving the re , the committee, and electing the officers and con , - With some pain we I the ensuing year. Mr. Vi 7 A4 - . itowErr was called to the chair, and after I opening the business of the meeting, as be of a formal nature, and exi tendence was not so numeroi to the extreme wetness of th tary to read the statement of as !night be c st wholl t the at ntsand - the report of th committee. Mr. S. Moss, the secretary, accordingly read a summak, of the ac counts. I t appeared from this, and the explanation given by Mr. M., that the association without an adequate fund in hand, they had with a considerable debt, in consequence t. outlay increased by fitting up the rooms, t furniture, and other items; but, we are hap society is, by judicious measures, rapidly re from this drawback, by diminishing the expendit, way that economy can suggest, consistently with th, and utility of the institution—the prospects of v on the whole, more favourable than at the having commenced versary meeting The following are the heads of the report for t A considerable portion of the time of the comet been occupied in endearourine to orgar method of shipping seamen the services of a gentleman whose pointed him out as well ouAlitied for the ardur the committee flattered themselves that the' been enabled to commence efficient operatic but an unforseen and insurmountable (Mc has unhappily placed the matter in abet The rooms have been made available. of vessels, &c., and it is hoped those they become aware of the fact, avail the vilege. litte had interested wil The committee had also afforded every assistan( power to those discussing the details of the bill n parliament on the subject of appointing boards of tion of future masters and mates in the merchar A public meeting of the members and others int the subject had been held, and communications tr time to time to Lord Sandon and Sir H. Douglas always evinced great anxiety for the well being of th tion and the furtherance of the interests of the shi generally. - Some allusion was made to the rather inconvenient localit , of the rooms, and the committee had long been on the look out for a more advantageous site, though hitherto withou avail. On this point we cannot help expressing our opinioi that if an arrangement could be come to between the asso elation and the projectors of the " Seaman's Home," ; building (with distinct entrances and apartments) might b erected in a suitable part of the town, worthy of the praise worthy objects which each has in view. The report concludes by alluding to the its, jects of natural history, curiosities, &c., liberally pi-, to the association, and respectfully calls on masters of ye sels that they may essentially contribute to the prosperity utility, and attraction of the institution, by continuing to present such objects of interest and curiosity. Captain PICKERING, of the Jay! , be received and circulated. IVl`Dowm., of the Liverpool, and unammou.,., Mr. ROWETT moved and JOAN FORMBY, Esq. sec a motion to the effect that the thanks of the mee' given to Mr. Herbert, and the other gentlemen NO- This w moved that the report s seconded by Captain e committee for shipping seamen, - for their exe promoting so desirable an arrangement. The mo' accompanied with an eulogium on the conduct of th tlemen. This motion was also passed unanimously. were also voted to the committee, and to the contril the association. Lord Sandon was again named as patron, and as vice-pa trons, Sir J. Walmsley, Jno. Cropper, Esq., and Sir Howard Douglas. The names of a committee of twenty-one gentle men were appended. The motion was carried nem. con. Mr. FORMBY moved a vote of thanks to Mr. Moss, the se cretary of the association and master of the rooms, in terms highly complimentary to that gentleman. Mr. Moss returned thanks in a brief but most appropriate address, at the conclusion of which he appealed to the mem bers in behalf of the Mariners' Society, the funds of which were most flourishing, and of which they might readily take advantage for their families against casualties; and in behalf of the " Shipwrecked Seamen and Fishermen's Society," also strong in funds, to be recommended to their crews. From what was stated, both societies hold out extraordinary ad vantages—the one to captains and the other to seamen ; but we have not space to enter into their merits in our present publication. The thanks of the meeting were then cordially voted to the chairman, and the members dispersed. TO THE EDITOR OF THE LIVERPOOL STAND-112D. Sin,—Your endeavours to expose and put the public on their guard against swindling and thimble rigging in a cer tain quarter is most praiseworthy, and in this all support and encouragement should be given you. I observe the cabal are agitating with a view to force you "to shut up shop." I warn you, as these persons professionally carry horsewhips, you run some risk in invading such a nest of hornets. But set the herd at defiance, and persevere in writing them down. and showing them up, trusting to the agis which public opi nion will throw over you. As bragadocias and bullies, always cowards, are ever vaunt ing their courage and bravery, so swindlers, gamblers, et " id onnie genus," are ever cracking of their honour, honesty, and gentility forsooth ; and indeed if overreaching, low cunning, and tricking of every description be honourable, then are the persons alluded to all honourable men, and quite gentlemen ! Liverpool, July 1, 1842. L. TO THE EDITOR OF THE LIVERPOOL S Sict,•—When Mr. R. V. Yates placed his notice on th council paper, alleging charges against the agents of th system of education now happily adopted in the Corporatioi Schools, I thought that he and all who supported him wer at least premature in their demand for inquiry. I conceived in the next place, that Mr. 'Yates was acting not so much from personal conviction, as under the influence, if not the advice, of a gentleman who affects, in his public communi cations on the subject, to be a disciple of Socrates. Lastly, I imagined that the motion was one of the resources of fac tion, concocted in insincerity, and intended, whichever way it ended, to serve the purpose of faction. On these g I considered that the proposition ought to be rejecteu little more mature consideration, however, has materially modified my opinion ; and, without assigning motives or al leging suspicion,' I now think that the charges advanced by Mr. Yates ought to be deliberately investigated, and the evi dence of ALL the witnesses,in the form of question and an swer, laid upon the council table. rounds Among the many 'considerations which have had weight with me in forming this opinion, there are two which, to my understanding, appear conclusive. The first is justice to the public; and the second is the existing necessity for putting an end to what has really become a vexata qucestio. The first of these considerations is, in truth, the most im portant to the council ; and it being in the nature of an ab stract proposition or self-evident truth, it is not likely to be seriously contested in argument. I shall therefore content myself with observing, that it is not sufficient to say with Mr. Birkett, that a decisive majority of conservatives having been sent to compose the council, all the acts of the majority are necessarily just towards the public. As to principles no doubt Mr. Birkett is right ; but in the practical applica tion of all principles, wrong may be committed without th veracity, so to speak, of the principle itself being impeaches' Let Mr. Birkett take an illustration of my meanin , - himself. In social and commercial iife he is a man of h, and integrity. No person who has any knowledge of sock in Liverpool would think of doubting either. Honour ant integrity constitute his principle of action towards all the world ; but suppose artifice and misrepresentation cause him to prosecute an innocent man—what then ? Why, even then, nobody questions the uprightness of his intentions, but every body must regret that his acts have, more or less, produced injustice. In like manner, the Education Committee — strong in the conviction that their motives are pure, and their principles of action founded on the very highest of all duty—perhaps fbrget that what is right in the aggregate may include something wrong in detail. The habits of mankind are but a consolidation of their thoughts; but although, hu manly speaking, their habits may be right, who will venture to defend all their thoughts ? Therefore, with all due defe rence to the opinion of Mr. Birkett, I am bound to say that, without having any such intention, the Education Committee may, in some way or other, by their agents, whether inferior or superior I care not, have done injustice. Mr. Yates, on the part of those whom he represents, affirms that they have ; and a minority —not to be despised because they differ from the opinions held by the majority—believe him. The coun cil is a legislative, not a partisan assembly ; and on these several grounds I venture, in opposition to my first opinion, to declare my conviction that they will fail in their duty to the public if they refuse to institute a full and an impartial inquiry into all the allegations of Mr. Yates which involve the sacred principle of justice. The other ground on which I recommend an investigation is the opportunity it will afford of setting the question at rest. I most conscientiously believe, that nothing but a solemn act of the council, founded upon a deliberate, itnp ar _ tial, and complete inquiry into all specific charges that can be advanced against the mode of working the system, or the system itself, (for, in order to obtain rest from future agita tion, I would even enlarge Mr. Yates's motion), w ill have that desired effect. Nothing of the kind has yet been pro posed, yet there is nothing that appears so promi s i ng for tYcommence of agitationit. The conciliation and peace; and when once a decisio n h as been so made by the council, in its combined legi s l at i ve, appel late,7.e st uponand judicial those only n ly character,wo Gave let the th indecency e res pons i b i t l o i The time that the education discussions now become a very serious, an d a l mos t an intolerable,:teaexuP4oins members of the council. Th e f requent displays o feeling by which they h av e b een marked morethanpersonal discussions, are to be regrett e d b y all who takeapr of the matter; they compromi se the dignity of in its deliberative more than i n i ts executive cl a o n p y er o v t i h e e w r they engender feelings whi c h I k now have morecouncil ar t y a te n r, and once been most injurious to social i ntercourse. These than two very obvious reasons, which, I should think, would convince almost every member of th at b ody of the wisdom of peon: or endeavouring to put, this question at rest. I have taken the liberty of offering these sugV-s tims through your columns, f rom a desire that, as far as possi ble, strife and contenti on s h ould cease. To banish those evils entirely is impossible, but I do not see the impossibility of preventing party warfare from leading to persona l rancour and perpetual exc it ement. Let bothsides unite in some such manner as is here pointed out, and both will then havean honourable, comprehensive and united status , as far as corporation education is concerned, from which to make their annual appeal in November. I have the honour to be, sir, Your humble servant PE, NSATORI Great George-street, Thursday, milli° of the ed e [We have readily given insertion to the above letter of our valued correspondent ; and yet we must take the liberty of the hope that su i c t h er a A c i irr i course expres s i ng our dissent to the ground upon which his entire argument is based. " Pensatore" urges inquiry into the charges brought by Mr. R. V. Yates—that embodiment each of mawkish tom -foolery — in much of conflicting will tend to put an end to the vecata cation system in the Corporation Schools. It will do iu such thing. It will not either shorten the tiresome d' lcs set at rest the edu cation Is cussions which take place upon this fertile theme a g n an e:e a r ti monthly council meeting; but, on the contrary, i s more likely to open a field for more tiresome on of Mr. William stale charges, more bitter recrimination ties, and greater private ill-feeling. cation question, so long as Popery retains her serpent g fo P r a m r -, a n d N g o e d n i t/ c e: s e n °7 ;: z he i p n e q :u a l r i Y a r — o c r Earle and Mr. R. V. Yates are perm infirmities, or sillinesses, in the Co permitted to ai sPlay their these Arcadian twain,—the one council chamber. D . • shades of Abereromby..sva eto rusticate Dismiss re,the amongst the racter of Daphne to the fa' other to enact the retirement of the localD fair Phillides who _ the seek on holidays peace and order in our ,—and there r legislature.—ED. may possibly be ..,..-- ature.—ED. L. S.l EXCRUCIATING, —.We found the following item about a Quaker . in some paper yesterday : What do you ask fo r of our " this article ?" said Obadiah to a m o d est young Mi ss in one shops. " Fifteen shillings, sir; it is a superb article." "You are a little dear, are you not ?" said Obadiah. "Why, all the young men tell me so," she replied, dropping her eyes and blushing. Obadiah came straight away.— Glasgow "--)testant community ; whilst " Sons of .e permitted, under the r of teetotal proces- nia of " repeal of the union