The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser. — Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1856-02-12 00:00:00

I Salts b Ruction. TO CLOSE AN ACCOUNT. By Messrs. THOS. WINSTANLEY and SONS, Tins DAY (Tuesday), the 12th inst., at Two o'clock in the After noon, at the Clarendon-rooms, South John-street, in the fol. Vowing or such other lots as may be agreed on at the time of sale, and subject to conditions to be then produced, Lot 11. AL- that Piece of LAND, with the Two DWELLING-HOUSES thereon, situate in Derby road, Bootle, opposite Miller's Castle, containing in front thereto and at the back along the canal bank 33 yards 1 foot, now in the occupation of Mr. Malcolm and Mrs. Bowden, at a rental of per annum each. The above premises are held under a lease dated sth March, 1835, for the lives of three persons, then aged 13,12, and 11 years, and the life of the survivor of them, at the yearly rent of 2s. 2.—A1l that Piece or Parcel of LAND, on the south side of Oxford-street, in Liverpool, containing in front thereto 137 feet 8 inches, or thereabouts, and running in depth backwards on the west side thereof in front to Laurel-street 57 feet 3 inches, and on the east side in front to Crown-street 15 feet I inch, or there abouts, and containing in the whole 796 superficial square yards, be the several dimensions thereof a little more or less. And also, all those Seven M ESSUAG ES or DWELLING-HOUSES erected upon the said Piece of Land, now known and distinguished as No. I, Olive-street, and Nos. 52, 54, 56, 58, 60, and 62, Oxford street, how let at rentals amounting to £221 per annum. This lot is leasehold under the Corporation for a term of 75 years from the 2nd of May, 1545, at a peppercorn rent. Lot 3.—A1l that Piece of LAND, with the MESSUAGE thereon, situate on the north-west side of Basnett-street, Liverpool, ex tending in front thereto, and at the back, along a common passage, 15 feet; and running in depth backwards on the north-east and south-west sides thereof 77 feet 9 inches, more or less, now known as No. 25, Basnett-street, and let at the yearly rent of .t"5O. This lot is leasehold tinder the Corporation for a term of 75 years, from the 25th of March, 1822, and the Land-tax has been re deemed. Lot 4.—A1l that Piece or Parcel of LAND, with the MESSUAGE thereon, situate on the north side of Mount-pleasant, in Liver pool, containing in front thereto and at the back thereof, along a back street of 4 yards wide, 18 feet, and running in depth back wards on the east and west sides thereof 90 feet. The above premises are now known as No. 59, Mount-pleasant, and are now let at the yearly rent of £3B. Lot 5.—A1l those 16 MESSUAGES or DWELLING-HOUSES, One thereof being No. 18, in Chaucer-street, in Liverpool. and the others being Nos. 2,3, 4,5, 6,7, 8,9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, and 16, in Chaucer-buildings. Let at rents amounting in the whole to £lO9 4s. per annum. Lot 6.—A1l those Six NI ESSUAGES or DWELLING-HOUSES, situate and being Nos. 17, 18, 19. 20, 21, and 22, inßose-buildings, leading out of Rose-place, Liverpool. Let at rents amounting in the whole to £54 12s. per annum. The tenure of these Three Lots is freehold of inheritance. Lot 7.—A1l that Piece of LAND, with the MESSUAGE thereon, situate and being on the east side of Moor-place, in Liverpool, containing in front thereto and in breadth at the back, severally, 30 feet 6 inches, and running in depth backwards on the north and south sides, severally, 45 feet, more or less, bounded on the north and east sides thereof by Premises now or late of Mr. Richard Prior, on the south by a passage of three feet wide, and on the west by Moor-place. This Lot isleasehold under the Corporation for the residue of a term of 75 years, commencing 29th September, 1829. For further particulars apply to Messrs. LACE, MARSHALL, ROSCOE, and GILL, Solicitors, Union-court, Castle-street. CURIOUS AND VALUABLE ARTICLES OF CHINESE MANUFACTURE. MESSRS. THOS. WINSTANLEY and SONS will SELL by AUCTION, To-MORROw (Wednesday), the 13th instant, at Twelve o'clock precisely, at their Rooms, in Church -street, The following costly ARTICLES, direct from the Importer : Namely, Four Dress Pieces of rich White Ponjee Silk, 'two Brown Ditto, Two White Crape Ditto, Two Figured Silk Camlet Ditto, One very rich Figured Blue and Silver Satin Ditto, One Blue and One Black Mandarin Satin, One Crimson and One White Crape Shawl, Two White Grass Cloth Dresses, Twelve Pieces (Ten each), Figured and Plain Silk Pocket Handkerchiefs, large and elabo rately-finished Work Boxes, Writing, Desks, Sewing and Glove Boxes, Bookcases and Needle Boxes, in Ivory and Sandal Wood, a variety of Laquered Inkstands. Pen Boxes, Paper Cases. Needle Stands, Paper Cutters, &c. ; also, a select Collection of Shell Cameos, by Italian Artists. After which,Thirty-eight Pieces of Shirting CALICO, of different Qualities, and in Lots suitable for Domestic purposes. To be viewed Tuss DAY (Tuesday), the 12th instant, when Catalogues may he had at the Rooms. FURNITURE, RICH NIOND-TERRACE, BRECK-ROAD. MESSRS. 'THOS. WINSTANLEY and SONS will SELL by AUCTION, TO-MORROW (Wednesday), the 13th instant, at Eleven o'clock precisely, on the Premises, 31, Richmond-terrace, Breck-road, The genuine and useful HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, Table and Bed Linen, Piano-forte, China, Glass, Dinner Service, Books, Double-barrelled Gun, Wines, Spirits, &c., and other Effects, the Property of a Gentleman leaving Liverpool. The DRAWING-ROOM FURNITURE comprises a Set of Six fashion able Rosewood Chairs and Couch, the Seats covered with Green Damask, to match the Curtains to a Bay Window, Rosewood Oval Centre Table, 6i-Octave Cottage Piano-forte, in Rosewood Case, Music Stool, Rosewood Work 'Fable, with Writing Drawer, Or molu Chandelier for 'three Lights, Brussels Carpet, Fender and Fire Irons. The DINING .acioNt contains a Set of Twelve strong Mahogany Chairs, Rocking Chair and Couch, the Seats covered with Hair Cloth, Mahogany Pedestal Sideboard, Ditto Bookcase, with Glazed Folding Doors, Centre and Work 'Fables, Brussels Carpet, Bronze Chandelier for Three Lights, Fer.ders and Fire Irons. The CHAMBERS are Furnished with Birch Half-tester and French Bedsteads, with Ddmask Hangings, Hair Mattresses, Fea ther Beds, and appropriate Bedding, Painted Wardrobes, Chests of Drawers, Toilet Tables, Washstands, Toilet Ware, Chairs, with Cane Seats, Carpets, Stair Carpets, Lobby Cloth, Umbrella Stand, &c. A small quantity of Wine and Spirits. The useful Kitchen Requisites. To be viewed THIS DAY (Tuesday), the 12th instant, when Catalogues may be had on the Premises, and at Messrs. Tnos. WINSTANLEY and SONS' Office, Church. street, Liverpool. The HOUSE to be LKT. FURNITURE, PLATE and PLATED ARTICLES, Excellent BED and TABLE LINEN, choice WINES, &c., BOOTLE. MESSRS. THOS. WINSTANLEY and SONS respectfully announce that they will SELL by AUCTION, on THURSDAY next, the 14th, anal FRTDAY, the 15th inst., at Eleven o'clock precisely each day, on the Premises, No. 6, Falkner-cres cent, Bootle, The modern HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, Plate and Plated Articles, large quantity of excellent Table and Bed Linen, Cellar of choice Wines, and other Effects, the Property of a Gentleman declining' Housekeeping. The DININO-ROOM and BREAKFAST PARLOUR FURNITURE comprises a Set of modern Mahogany Dining Tables, 9 feet 8 inches long by 4 feet 6 inches wide, on Telescope Frames, capital Pedestal Sideboard, of Mottled Mahogany, Ten Mahogany Chairs, and Two Armed Ditto, with Seats in Hair Cloth. Couch, with Loose Cushion, Pembroke Table, Sliding Bronzed Chandeliers, Brussels Carpets, Cast Fenders, Two Paintings, Landscapes, in Gilt Frames, Ornamental Articles, &c. The CHAMBERS contain Lofty and handsome Fourpost Bed steads, with Mahogany Feet Pillars, Iron and Birch Half-tester Bedsteads, with Hangings, Thick Hair Mattresses, Seasoned Feather Beds and Bedding, Mahogany Chests of Drawers, Framed Dressing Glasses, Painted Toilet, Pedestal Toilet Tables and Washstands, Brussels and Kidderminster Carpets, &c. The PLATE includes a Coffee Pot, Teapot, Sugar Basin and Cream Ewer, Table, Dessert, and Tea Spoons, Set of Four Salts, Oval Castor Frames and Bottles, &c. Kitchen Requisites, Two Mahogany Hall Chairs, Hat and Um brella Stand, Stair Carpets, &c. The CELLAR of WINES consists of about 15 Dozen of Golden and Amontillado Sherry, 6 dozen of very old Madeira, 15 Dozen of Port (O leg's), five years in bottle, 8 dozen St. Julien Claret, 2i Dozen Champagne, 4 Dozen Pints Ditto, &c. To be viewed Fo-asoaaow (Wednesday), the 13th inst,when Cate jo gues may be had on the Premises, and at Messrs. Tilos. WIN TANLEy and SoNs', Church-street, Liverpool. N.B.—The HOUSE to be LET. SALE OF MODERN FURNITURE AND EFFECTS, WE LLINGToN HOTEL, WATERLOO, CROSBY. MR. TROTTER is instructed to SELL by AUCTION, on FRIDAY next, the 15th, and SATURDAY, the 16th instant, at Twelve o'clock each day, on the above Premises, The whole of the excellent and well-manufactured HOUSE HOLD FURNITURE, &c., comprising, in the numerous Bed chambers, handsome Half-tester Mahogany and Birch Beds►eads, upholstered in Damask Hangings, Paillasses, thick-bordered Hair alatresses, prime -seasoned Goose Feather Beds, with the appro priate Bedding, Painted Chairs, Toilet Drawers, Stands, Ditto Glasses, Bed Round Carpets, &c. The PARLOUR and SITTING-ROOMS contain capital Mahogany Chairs, Ditto Lou, Pembroke, Card, and Snap Tables, Sofas, Easy Chair, in Hair Seating and Leather, handsome Chimney Glasses and Ornaments, Ditto Chandeliers, Brussels, Kidder minster, Parlour, and Stair Carpets, Druggets, Oil-cloths, Bronzed Fenders and Polished Fire-irons, the usual Kitchen Requisites, Dresser, Tables, and other articles of Domestic Utility. May be viewed on the Morning of Sale, and descriptive Cata logues had on the Premises; from Mr. JOHN KIRBY, 12, Peter's lane; or the AUCTIONEER. TO GENTLEMEN, NURSERYMEN, AND OTHERS. By Messrs. WALKER and ACKERLEY, On TUESDAY, the 26th instant, at Eleven o'clock precisely, on the Premises, Hill-side, Wootton, near Liverpool, AVery Thriving PLANTATION of abort Ten Thousand choice HOLLIES, from three to seven feet high, which will be Sold in Lots suitable for Purchasers. May be viewed on the Morning of Sale, and Catalogues had on the Premises, and at Messrs. WALKER and ACKERLEY'S Offices, 55, Church-street, Liverpool. An Omnibus leaves the Exchange at Half-past Nine o'clock in the Morning. IMPORTANT SALE of 25 Valuable CART HORSES, the Property of a Cartowner reducing his Stock, and without reserve. By Messrs. LUCAS and CO., TO-MORROW (Wednesday), the 13th instant, at Twelve o'clock precisely, at Lucas's Repository, Liverpool, 25 CART HORSES, of superior description for general draught purposes, and in prime seasoned condi tion. Amongst them are: TEAMS of the CHOICEST COLOURS, And several very Superior BROOD MARES. Immediately after the above, 20 CART AND VAN HORSES. The Sale will commence withiSbaft and Chain Gears, Harness, Saddlery, &c., Lorries. Carts, Floats, Spring Vans, &c. The whole on view on the Morning of Sale. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE. MESSRS:BYFORD and SON respectfully an nounce that they are instructed to SELL by AUCTION, on WEDNESDAY, the 20th, and THURSDAY, the 21st instant, at Eleven o'clock precisely, upon the Premises, Brazil Cottage, Brazil-road, Smithdown-lane, The remaining part of the Valuable and Genteel HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, Cut Glass, Tea and Dessert Services, Books, Fire proof Safe, Galvanic Battery, by Halse, Medicine Chest, pair ]Sin. Globes, by Newton, Iron Garden Roller, Office Fixtures, ind Other Effects, the Property of the Wido w o f t h e l a t e G eorge Ken worthy, Esq., deceased. The DINING and ENTERTA INING Frae Rooms include—Mahogany Frame Dining Table, on Telescope (loft. long by Oft. 4in. wide), Hair Cloth, Sets o rt lUinh.airwsithin with Three Loose Leaves, on stout Reeded Legs and Castors; Pembroke and Card Tables, superior Pedestal Sideboard, D i Frencht Ditto, Ma hogany-framed Sofa, in Easy Chairs, Figured Damask Win F do n w de C r u a Poles and Rings, Brussels Carpets, e Fire-irons, &c. The BED CHAMBERS Contain —Elegant Brass and Four-post Bedsteads (hy Bennett) with Chintz Hangings, Iron Half-tester and Tent Ditto, with Damask and White Dimity Han gings, Hair Mattresses, prime Goose Feather Beds, Witn ey Blankets, excellent 'Mahogany and Painted Chests of Drawer s, Box and Platform Dressing - Glasses, Painted Dressing Tables and Wash stands, Toilet Ware, Birch Cane-seated Chairs, Towel R a ils, Kidderminster Carpets, Fenders, Fire-irons, &c. HALL AND STAlRS—Mahogany Hat and Umbre lla Stand, Two Carved Hall Chairs, Weather Glass (by Pedroni, Liverpool), Painted Floor Cloth, Etruscan Hall Lamp, &c. The BOOKS—Johnson's National Atlas of General Geography, Hume and Smollett's History of England, 13 vols., in Calf ; Burnett's Medical Adviser, Spectator, 8 vols., &c. The Kitchen and Culinary requisites. The OUTBUILDINGS—Hot-bed Frame, with Glass Slides, Wire Meat Safe, Iron Garden Roller, Garden Tools, quantity Flower Pots and Plants, Hand Glasses, Iron Garden Chair, &c. The OFFICE FIXTURES—Mahogany Knee-hole Desk, with Drawers, Copying Press, 4to (by M'Corquodale), Two Mahogany top Side Desks, Loose Writing Desks, W ld's Map of the British isles, Letter Scal es , Thermometer, &c. May be viewed On TUESDAY next, the 19th instant, when Cata logues may be had on the Premises ; or, of Messrs. BYFORD and SoN, at their Office, Clayton-square, Liverpool. CHESTER AND HOLYHEAD RAILWAY.—The traffic for the week ended February 3rd, 1850, was as follows :—Passengers, parcels, &c., £l,BBO 19s. 4d. ; steam boats, £302 18s. 4d.; goods, £1,914 4e. 10d. ; total, including Carnarvon traffic, £4,094 2s. ed. Corresponding week last year :—Passengers, parcels, &c., 1 £1,962 6s. Bd. ; steam boats, £302 7s. 2d. ; goods, £18,29 3s. ed. ; total, including Carnarvon traffic, £3,093 17s. 7d, Increase, £4 4e, 111 *ales by auction. IRONMONGERY, HARDWARE, BRUSHES, &c., HANOVER ROOMS. By Mr. BRANCH, THIS DAY (Tuesday), the 12th instant, at Eleven o'clock, at the Hanover-rooms. AVARIETY of IRONMONGERY, HARD WARE, BRUSHES, and other Stock, comprising Steel mounted Fenders, Fire-irons, Coal Vases, Electro-plated Goods, Shovels, Spades, Coffee-mills, Block Tin and Metal Goods. Twine, Iron Wire, Tacks, Brass Goods, Hammers, Mallets, Nails of various descriptions, Shoe Rasps, small Brass Cannon, Needles, Awl Blades, Locks, Table and Dessert Knives, and various other Articles connected with the Ironmongery Business. Also, about 100 dozen of Brushes, of various kinds and qualities, and a fire resisting Iron Safe. Also, 5 Cases of NAILS, returned from Australia, consisting of Flooring Nails, Clout Nails, and Horse Nails; and a quantity of SADDLERS' BRASS BUCKLES. NEWSPAPER COPYRIGHT FOR SALE, IN LIVERPOOL. By Mr. BRANCH, TO-MORROW (Wednesday), the 13th instant, at Two o'clock in the Afternoon, at the Clarendon-rooms, South John-street, Liverpool, subject to conditions to be then and there produced (if not previously disposed of by Private Contract), THE COPYRIGHT OF THAT OLD-ESTABLISHED CONSERVATIVE NEWSPAPER, THE LIVERPOOL STANDARD, AND GENERAL COMMERCIAL ADVERTISER ; Together with the GOODWILL. of the PRINTING AND STATIONERY BUSINESS Carried on in connexion with the Newspaper. * 4 .* The STOCK of TYPE, which is well-assorted, comprehen sive, and in good condition (a great portion of it being nearly new), together with a full-sized Single Cylinder PRINTING MACHINE, STEAM-ENGINE and BOILER complete, and other extensive Requisites for a Newspaper and General Printing Establishment, may be taken, by the Purchaser of the Copyright, at a fair valuation. For further particulars, and to treat for purchase by Private Contract, apply to the PROPRIETOR, at the Office of the Liverpool Standard, St. George's-crescent ; or to Mr. BRANCH, the Auctioneer, at his Offices in Hanover-street, Liverpool. NEW AND SECOND-HAND IRONMONGERS' STOCK-IN TRADE, PARK-LANE. By Mr. BRANCH, On THURSDAY next, the 14th instant, at Eleven o'clock, on the Premises. No. 29, Park-lane. THE whole of the STOCK-IN-TRADE of Mr. Woods, who is going abroad, including a smsll Engine, several Lathes and Copying Presses, Sewers, assorted Nails, Ship Carpenters' and Joiners' Tools. Grates, Stoves, a Cocoa-packing Machine, Tool Chests, an Electrical Machine. Scale Beams, Blocks and Pulleys, Anvils, Sickles, Copper Scales, Gas Chandeliers and Fittings, Tea Canisters, Biscuit Makers' Rollers, a quantity of Stocks and Dies, Crank Cart, Ham ,, s, Pit Saws, Coffee Roaster, Coach Lamps, Confectioners' Stove, Fruit Press, Brass Taps, Brass Butt Hinges, Coope rs ' T russ Hoops, Smiths' Swages, Pin cers and Hammers, Carpenters Screw and Shell Augers, and nu merous other effects appertaining to the trade. To be viewed on the Morning of Sale, when Catalogues may be had on the Premises, or at Mr. BRANCH'S Office. DRAPERY, HOSIERY, SMALLWARES, &c. HANOVER ROOMS. By Mr. BRANCH, On FRIDAY next, the 15th, and MONDAY, the 18th instant, at Eleven o'clock, at the Hanover Rooms, THE remaining part o f th e St oc k o f LINEN DRAPERY, HOSIERY, and SMALLWARES of a Dealer giving up business, which comprises Knitting Worsteds, Knitting Yarns, Gloves, Stockings, Crochet Cotton, Silk Handkerchiefs, Black Silk Dress Pieces, Prints, Mousseline de Laines, Trimmed Bonnets, made-up Dresses, Habit Shirts, Ribbons, Lace, Polk a Jackets, Ginghams, Calicoes, Mufflers, and other Goods of various descriptions. Catalogues may he had on the Morning of Sale at the Rooms. TO CLOSE AN ACCOUNT. CIGARS IN BOND. By Mr. BRANCH, On MONDAY next, the 18th instant, at One o'clock, at the Hanover Rooms, TWELVE CASE S, upwards of 2000 lbs., of FOREIGN CIGARS, now lying in the Queen's Warehouses, in Liverpool. _ _ _ Sampljs will he exhibited an hour prior to the commencement of Sale, or may be seen on SATURDAY next, the 16th instant, by order. IMPORTANT SALE OF PROPERTY, IN THE BOROUGH OF LIVERPOOL, ON CORPORATION LEASES FOR 75 YEARS. On WEDNESDAY, the 27th, and THURSDAY, the 28th instant, at One o'clock on each day, in the Nisi Prius Court, Sessions House, Chapel•street, subject to such conditions applicable to the several Lots as shall be then and there produced. On WEDNESDAY, the 27th instant, By Messrs. THOS. WINSTANLEY and SONS, Lot I.A Plot of LAND, at the north-east corner of Oldhall•street and Tithebarn-street, containing about 383 square yards, with the ➢Taterials of the Buildings now stand ing thereon. Lot 2.—A Plot of LAND, on the south side of Bold-street, the west side of Berry-street, and north side of Wood-street, con taining about 367 i square yards, with the Materials of the Build ings now standing thereon. Lot 3.—A Plot of LAND, on the east side of Rodney-street, and south side of Hardman-street, containing (exclusive of an area to Rodney-street) about 562 sq , are yards. Lot 4.—A Plot of LAND, on the east side of Great Howard street, comprising the site of the old Borough Gaol, the Pig Mar ket, and also a flag yard, in the occupation of Messrs. T. and B. Chaffer, containing in the whole about 19,934 square yards, to gether with the Materials of the Gaol and Buildings now standing thereon. Lot 4A.—ln the event of the last lot not being sold, the MATE RIALS of the BUILDINGS comprised therein, including the boundary walls, will he offered for sale, in one lot, subject to the special conditions attached thereto. Lot 5.—A1l that Plot of LAND, on the south side of Dale-street, between Lots 6 and 7, and running backwards to an intended street, communicating with Peter-street and Sir Thomas's-build ings, containing about 2,210 square yards, together with the Materials of such of the Buildings within the line of improvement as shall be standing thereon not pulled down at the time of sale. Lot 6.—A Plot of LAND, at the corner of Dale-street and Sir Thomas's Buildings, containing about 363 square yards, with the Materials of the Buildings within the line of improvement as shall be standing thereon not pulled down at the time of sale. Lot 7.—A Plot of LAND, at the corner of Dale-street and Cross hall-street, containing about 222 square yards, with the Materials of the Buildings within the line of improvement as shall be stand ing thereon not pulled down at the time of sale. Lot B.—A Plot of LAND adjoining to and in rear of Lot 5, upon the east side of Peter-street, and north side of Shaw Hill -street, containing about 5221 square yards, with the Materials of such Buildings standing thereon as shall not be pulled down at the time of sale. Lot 9.—A Plot of LAND, on the west side of Whitechapel and south side of Button-street, comprising Two SHOPS fronting Whitechapel, and a WAREHOUSE and DWELLING HOUSE fronting Button-street, containing about 293 square yards, with the Materials of the Buildings now standing thereon. Lot 10.—A Plot of LAND, upon the east aide of New Wapping. the north side of Charlotte-place, and west side of Mersey-street, containing about 824 square yards, with the Warehouse, Offices, Sheds, and Buildings standing thereon. _ _ Lot . ll.—A Plot of LAND upon the east side of New Wapping, and north side of Orford-street, and a DWELLING HOUSE, No. 8, on the west side of Hurst-street, containing about 323 square yards. 'Lot 12:.—A Plot of LAND, upon the east side of New Wapping, north side of Runcorn-street, and west side of Hurst-street, con taining about 12E* square yards. Lot 13.—A Plot of LAND, upon the east side of New Wapping, south side of Runc-rn-street, and west side of Hurst-street, con taining about 2391 square yards. Lot 14.—A Plot of LAND, upon the east side of New Wapping and north side of Mason-street, containing about 114 square yards. _ Lot 15.—A Plot of LAND, upon the east side of New Wapping, the south side of Mason-street, the north side of Tabley-street, and west side of Hurst-street, containing about 980 square yards. Lot 16.—A Plot of LAND, upon the south side of Crosbie-street, formerly a station of the Bootle Waterworks Company, contain ing about 423 square yards, with the Materials of the Buildings thereon. Lot 17.—A Plot of LAND, upon the south side of Brick-street, the east side of Flint-street, and west side of Jamaica-street, con taining to the line of improvement about 710 square yards, with the Materials of the Buildings now standing thereon. Lot IL—A Plot of LAND, on the east side of Simpson-street and north side of Blundell-street, containing about 186 square yards, with the Materials of the Buildings now standing thereon. Lot 19.—A Plot of LAND, upon the north side of New Bird street, containing about 3738 square yards, with the Materials of the Buildings now standing thereon. Lot 20.—A Plot of LAND, upon the south side of New-Bird street, containing within the line of improvement about 265 square yards, with the Materials of the Buildings now standing thereon. On THURSDAY, the 28th instant. By MR. THOMAS BRANCH, Lot 21.—A Plot of LAND, upon the south side of Brownlow hill and west side of Pomona-street, containing about 210 square yards, with the Materials of the Buildings now standing thereon. Lot 22.—A Plot of LAND, upon the west side of Brownlow street and east side of Pembroke-street, containing about 1232 square yards, with the DWELLING HOUSE thereon fronting Brownlow-street, and the Four DWELLING HOUSES thereon fronting Pembroke-street. Lot 23.—A PIOTWECisib, upon the south side of Netherfield road South, containing within the line of improvement about 1623 square yards, with the Materials of the Buildings now stand ing thereon. Lot 24.—One DWELLING HOUSE, No. 29, on the south side of Pembroke-place, divided into Two Shops, with the Land or Garden in the rear thereof, in the occupation of James H. Pyer and Thomas Hale, containing in the whole about 355 square yards. Lot 25.—A SHOP and DWELLING HOUSE, No. 112, on the east side of Whitechapel. Lot 26.—A DWELLING HOUSE, No. 95, on the north-east side of Duke-street and south-west side of Parr-street, in the oc cupation of Miss Moore. Lot 27.—A DWELLING HOUSE, No. 147, on the north-east side of Duke-street, at present unoccupied. Lot 28.—A DWELLING HOUSE, No. 94, on the south-west side of Duke-street, in the occupation of Mrs. Rooke. Lot 2t.—A DWELLING HOUSE, No. 40, on the west side of Upper Pitt- street, in the occupation of Miss Fitzpatrick. Lot 3e.—A DWELLING HOUSE and SHOP, No. 107, on the east side of Park-lane. in the occupation of Mr. John Shea. Lot 31.—A DWELLING HOUSE, No. 34, on the north side of Snarling-street, in the occupation of Mr. John French. Lot 3 2.—Three DWELLING HOUSES, Nos. 13, 15, and 17, on the north-west side of Forrest-street, in the several occupations of Mrs. Dobson and others. MA ersey-strpeet, ;T e l , i D n W th E e L o L cc lN up G ati H on oU oi S D E r ,. No. Hig g 4 i l n , s o . n the ea L st o s t id 3 e 3. o — f Lot 34.—A1l those Two HOUSES, Nos. 58 and 60, on the north side of Bridgewater-street and corner of Simpson-street, one used as a Public House, and in the several occupations of Isaiah Drake and others. Lot 35.—A1l the several DWE LLING -HOUSES, Nos. 11, 15,17, 21, 23, and 27, on the north side of Roscoe-lane, with the Eighteen HOUSES in Grenville, Roscoe, and Denton Courts, part of which are to be taken down for the improvement of the remainder of the property. Lot 36.—A DWELLING HOUSE, N o . 5, on the north side of Roscoe-lane, in the occupation of William Carlisle. Lot 37.—A1l those Two DWELLING HOUSES, Nos. 14 and 16, on the north aide of Greenland-street, in the occupations of Mrs. Roberts and others. Lot 38.—A DWELLING HOUSE, No. 25, upon the south side of Greenland-street, in the occupation of Mr. Bennett. Lot 39.—A1l those Two DWELLING HOUSES, Nos. 1 and 3, on the north-west side of Grayson-street, in the several occupa. tions of Messrs. Fitzpatrick and Mashan. Lot 40.—A Plot of LAND, on the north aide of Kitchen-street, containing about 2401 square yards, with the Materials of the several Dwellings now standing thereon, being Nos. 12 and 14, Kitchen-street, and the Six back Houses in rear thereof. Plans may be seen and particulars known on application to the Corporation Surveyor, or to the Town-clerk, Town Hall, Liverpool. Late bp Auction. BY ORDER OF THE TRUSTEES, UNDER A DEED OF ASSIGNMENT. HAM I LTON -STRE ET, BIRKENHEAD. STOCK-IN-TRADE of a BOOKSELLER and STATIONER, CIRCULATING LIBRARY of upwards of 1,000 Vols., the GOODWILL and FIXTURES, HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, &c. MESSRS. F. and J. HODGSON will SELL by AUCTION, (by order of the Trustees of Mr. James Cross, under a Deed of Assignment,) on MONDAY next, the Isth instant, and three following days, punctually at Eleven o'clock each Morning, on the Premises, Hamilton-street, near Woodside Ferry, Birkenhead, The well selected STOCK-IN-TRADE of a Bookseller and Stationer, including the best publications of the day, School Books, elegantly bound Bibles. l'rayer Books and Church Ser vices; General and Fancy Stationery, Coloured and Plain En gravings ; Articles in Papier Mache, Account and Copy Books, Note and Letter Papers; Portmonaies, Pocket Books and Card Cases in Russia and Morocco Leather ; Playing Cards, Inks. The CIRCULATING LIBRARY includes the Works oThackeray, Dickens, Disraeli, Bulwer, Lever, Scott, Cooper, Marryatt, Hook, Edgeworth, Trollope, Morgan, Gore, Hall, Porter, Ellis, Austin, Washington Irving, Reach, &c. &c. The SHOP FIXTURES comprise Mahogany Counters, Nests of Drawers and Shelving, Glazed Upright and Flat Counter Cases, Desks, &c., the Fittings of Newsroom, Gasaliers and Gas Brackets. _ _ Also, the Modern HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, Framed Prints, Dial Timepiece, and other Effects. . . . doodwill and Fast Fixtures to be sold in one lot. To he viewed on the Mornings of Sale, when Catalogues may be had on the Premises, Hamilton-street, or previously of Messrs. F. and J. HonosoN, at their Offices and Rooms, Argyle-street, Birkenhead; also in Liverpool, of Mr. G. PHILIP, 51, South Castle-street, and of Mr. W. Gummi, 32, North John-street. N.B.—The SHOP, HOUSE, NEWSROOM, and PREMISES to be LET, with immediate possession ; an excellent opportunity for any person wishing to embark in a highly respectable and long-established business. ORDER OF SALE : First Day (Monday)—The Goodwill and Fast Fixtures, Stoik-in. Trade, to Lot 286 in Catalogue. Second Day (Tuesday)—Remaining Stock. Third Day (Wednesday)—Circulating Library and Shop Fixtures. Fourth Day (Thursday)—The Household Furniture and Fittings of Newsroom. FIRST EXHIBITION of the FRENCH SCHOOL of the FINE ARTS in Liverpool, including MAD'LLE ROSA BONHEUR'S (MEAT PICTURE OF "THE HORSE FAIR" Is NOW OPEN at the Liverpool Academy Rooms, Old Postoffice place, Church-street. Admission, Is. ; Catalogues, 6d. Gentle men's Season Tickets, ss. Ladies' Ditto, 3s. 6d. Open from Ten till Five o'clock. B. FRODSHAM, Secretary. THE libetwot -=)tanbarb. THE LIVERPOOL STANDARD. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 1856 LIVERPO OL TOWN DUES. MR. LOWE, the Vice-President of the Board of Trade, met with so much success, on Friday week, in his propositions to amend the law of Partnership, that he felt emboldened to take a higher flight, and, on the Monday following, indulged the House of Commons with another long speech, in which he declared his views on the burdens borne by the shipping interest, and the necessity of relief, owing to the repeal of the Navigation Laws. There is no occasion to argue the question as to the claims which the shipping interest have upon the attention of the Legislature, because that is universally admitted; but if the position as sumed by Mr. LOWE be worth anything, it is condem natory of that interference with the Navigation Laws which a Radical Ministry boasted of as placing the capital on the column of Free-trade. The electors of Liverpool displayed their wisdom when they rejected Mr. CARDWELL for their representative, on account of his hostility to the maintenance of the great maritime charter ; but the majority by which he was discarded would have been far greater, could it have been fore seen that the attack on the shipping interest was to have been made the excuse for a still more unjusti fiable assault on the revenues of the borough. There never, perhaps, was an occasion in which a cause so destitute of reasonable foundation was ushered into notice with such a grandiloquent enunciation of principles. The Government of which, for this pur pose, Mr. LOWE is the mouthpiece, admit that their uncalled-for meddling with the Navigation Laws has been injurious to the shipping interest, and they pro pose an infinitesimal portion of redress by a wholesale robbery of corporation property, with this striking disadvantage—that while the measure of relief will be scarcely felt, the injury committed will be of the most serious character. Truly, Mr. LOWE must possess an extraordinary power of countenance—showing his fitness for the task which Mr. CARDWELL shrunk from undertaking—when he gravely told an as sembly of intelligent Englishmen that the shipping interest suffered from a toll of one farthing on two and half tons of coals ! It must have been a polite consi deration for the difficulty of the duty he had assumed, which induced his hearers to refrain from laughing at the absurdity. There is not one point of his laboured argument which offers the slightest proof, either that the tolls which he proposed to abolish are in themselves any serious injury to the shipping interest, or that their appropriation is not in accordance with the purposes for which they are levied, whether the maintenance of lighthouses or harbours, or the support of ancient mariners and the orphans of seamen. The whole scheme is a shallow pretence of zeal for a branch of national industry which their own system of legisla tion has notoriously tended to injure, and should there fore be resolutely opposed by every member of the Legislature who has sufficient independence to vote according to his own convictions. The case as stated by Mr. LOWE is utterly worthless ; no such reason having been shown for making the change proposed, and the proposal can only be attributed to that incli nation for tinkering which has ever been one of the prominent vices of Radical legislators. Our chief concern, however, is with that part of the scheme which proposes to confiscate the right of the Corporation of Liverpool to dues which have been levied from time immemorial. We shall not stop to argue the question upon the claims of legality, re ferring to the purchaser of and payment for them, which have been declared by the highest court of law to be indisputable. This point has been raised in their defence, and may be met, as it has been met, with the right of Parliament to deal with corporate property, however acquired, when the public welfare is involved in its continuance. We may, however, take the broade ground, and appeal to Parliament for the maintenance of the Liverpool town dues on the intelligible prin ciple, that while their imposition is no appreciable hardship upon shipping, and no impediment in any way to that extension of navigation and commerce for which Mr. LOWE professes such an ardent zeal, the receipt is of infinite consequence, not only to Liverpool as a town, but to its efficiency as a port. To those acquainted with the facts, there is something ludi crously absurd in the case which the Minister en deavours to set up for his proposed raid upon Liver pool, and the statements with which he attempted to beguile the House into a consent to his plan on the plea of justice. He told the assembled senators that while Liverpool levied a tax upon shipping to the annual amount of £125,000, only £3,000 was devoted to maritime purposes, the remainder being applied to borough expenditure, as indeed was expressly com manded by the Municipal Corporation Reform Act. This is a lively instance of the way in which figures seemingly true may be made to support the most absurd falsehoods. Of the £1.25,000 which Mr. LOWE falsely asserts to be taxes upon shipping, the greater part of it is levied upon merchandise ; and when he asserts that only £3,000 is devoted to maritime pur poses, he knew, or ought to have known, that the greater portion of the whole receipt is applied to the rendering that merchandise available, by affording facilities for its circulation and transmission. Upon his own principle of taxes being levied for the benefit of those who pay them, the town dues of Liverpool may be amply defended ; for it is notorious that much of the extended trade of Liverpool and the surround ing country is owing to the judicious manner in which they have been expended. Mr. LOWE'S allusion to the charge of dock dues on the Sarah Sands and the Braziliera is a sufficient proof, if any were needed, of the weakness of his cause. It might have been injudicious to strain the legal right, in the cases alluded to ; but since the purchase of the Birkenhead Docks by the Liverpool Corporation, they cannot again occur, and the instance, therefore, amounts to nothing. But, beyond this, he told the House that, owing to the imposition of town dues, trade was driven from the Mersey to Chester, although it is a notorious fact that the Dee is silted up so as to render it almost unnavigable, and that not one cargo is taken to or from Chester that would, under any other circumstances, be added to the trade of Liverpool. He endeavoured to create the impression that the commerce of Liverpool had been seriously impeded by the imposition of town dues, although the fact is equally notorious that no other port in the kingdom, or even in the world, has shown such a rapid and con tinuous increase, outrivalling all its competitors, and proving to demonstration that the payment of town, dues forms no impediment whatever to commerce and navigation. Why, it has been asked, should Manchester pay for the improvement of Liverpool streets P It may be answered that Manchester does not pay more than she receives full value for ; that she is far more indebted to Liverpool than the latter is to her; and the very allusion betrays the animus of the movement, that the Government, conscious of their Parliamentary weak ness, are, under the pretence of the public welfare, bidding for the support of that little shred of faction known as the Manchester party. On that question of outlay which formed so prominent a part of the Minis terial case, Manchester is interested to the full extent of her contributions, inasmuch as the charges upon the raw material of her manufactures are considerably affected by the means of transmission ; and no one can deny that facilities of no ordinary extent have been afforded by the town dues being devoted to the im provement of the streets of Liverpool. This is an element in the discussion which ought to be pressed upon the Legislature, because Mr. LOWE, with studied inaccuracy, has endeavoured to make it appear that, of the large sums received, only a very small proportion is devoted to purposes not exclusively for local benefit. The House should be informed that the expenditure of Liverpool town dues has raised St. George's Hall—perhaps the main cause of Manchester jealousy—but which includes the Assize Courts for South Lancashire ; that above £70,000 has been expended in a Landing-stage, and about £150,000 more for another exclusively devoted to the trade of the Mersey ; that more than £70,000 has been expended in a Custom-house and other offices for the purposes of Government ; while bonds have lately been given, under the sanction of Parlia - ment, to the amount of more than a million sterling, in order that the incomplete docks on the Cheshire side of the Mersey might be rendered available for the purposes of commerce, and thereby facilitate that extension of trade for which the Government profess to be so solicitous. We cannot believe that, in the face of facts so dia metrically opposite to the false and absurd assertions upon which Mr. LOWE obtained leave to introduce his bill, the House of Commons will consent to its passing. On the whole question, notwithstanding his pretensions of zeal for the shipping interest, he has made out no case which can entitle his proposal to the support of any intelligent and independent man ; and though it will, of course, receive the votes of the Government party, aided by the little Manchester clique, and those who view the importance of Liver pool with something like feelings of jealousy, it has no other recommendation, and should be resolutely opposed at every stage, as far as the forms of Parlia ment will allow. Should, however, the House of Commons be so oblivious of justice or principle as to legalise robbery at the bidding of an almost defunct administration, we have a resort to the House of Lords, where Liverpool may surely number among her friends the Earl of DERBY, with his powerful influence ; the Earl of HARROWBY, notwithstanding his connection with the Government ; the Earl of ELLESMERE, Lord-Lieutenant of the County ; and Lord RAVENSWORTH, so recently our representative. The division on Thursday last shows the doubtful tenure of ministerial influence in the Upper House ; and hereditary legislators can never consent to such a barefaced imposition on popular credulity. PEERAGES FOR LIFE. THE attempt of the Government to commit a fla grant violation of the Constitution, and to insert the thin end of the wedge, by conferring upon Mr. BARON PARKE a patent of peerage for the term of his natural life, met with a signal rebuff on Thursday, when the motion of Lord LYNDHURST, that the copy of the let ters patent be referred to the Committee for Privileges, to examine and report thereon, was carried in a very full house by a majority of 138 to 105. That able Conservative statesman proved to demonstration, by a critical historical review, that no such creation had taken place for four centuries, and that even the in stances which might be adduced from preceding pe riods had not only no analogy with the present case, but were committed at a time when the Constitution was unformed, and monarchs were alternately tyrants and victims of baronial tyranny. He did not deny the abstract legal right of the Crown to appoint a peer for life, but he denied that the exercise of such a right was consistent with, the principles of the Constitu tion ; and if any proof of this position were needed, it was surely afforded by the experience of the last four centuries. The arguments of Lord LYNDHURST were ably seconded by the Earl of DERBY, who remarked that the precedents for such an exercise of the prero gative had never been sanctioned or ventured upon by any Ministry under the House of Hanover ; was never attempted by any Sovereign under the House of Stuart ; was not even acted upon under the not very scrupulous rule of the Tudors : but for which they must go back to the dark days of the Plantagenets, and to the troublous period of the civil wars. As the new Lord WENSLEYDALE has no son, and at his age no probability of having one, the Ministers certainly seized upon a favourable opportunity to perpetrate their 'innovation upon the Constitution, because the effect would be precisely the same whether the patent was for life, or in the usual terms ; but the limitation is not the less dangerous as a precedent, upon which one of the most important features of the Constitu tion might be flagrantly violated by an unscrupulous Ministry, and therefore, however little the danger or plausible the excuse for it, the Lords, by agreeing to the motion, have vindicated an important principle, and justified their reputation as the guardians of our liberties. An hereditary aristocracy is the support of an hereditary monarchy, but if it be once admitted that Peers may be created for life at the pleasure of a Ministry, there is no saying how soon the question may be entertained of a monarchy for life. ADULTERATION OF FOOD. Now that the Session of Parliament has been opened, and the practical business of legislation be comes a question for serious attention, it is the duty of the journalist to bring to the consideration of the public those questions which should be most urgently pressed upon the legislature. All must remember the interesting inquiry which took place last year on the almost universal system of adulteration which was practised not only in food, but in almost every commodity sold to the public which could by any means be made subject to it. If the disclosures which were then made by competent witnesses and scientific investigators were only partially true, it was evident that, with few exceptions, the trade of England had become one of simulation and fraud, demanding loudly the most energetic measures to effect a remedy. The butcher and the green-grocer seemed alone exempt from the charge, for every other trade was tinctured with deceit, so that the consumer became the victim of a widely-ramified conspiracy ; no article which he purchased being that which it was repre sented to be, and many of them disgusting compounds, consumed in happy ignorance of their reality. It has been argued that many adulterations are beneficial rather than otherwise. This is simply a plea in justi fication of fraud, an apology for dishonesty, an excuse for actual robbery. Bnt, on the other hand, the great majority of adulterations are positively of an injurious character, deleterious to human life, destructive of health, and as such ought to be vigorously sought out for detection, and punished with severity. For several years past our legislators have devoted much time and attention to sanitary measures, and displayed a considerable amount of praiseworthy zeal in attempts to secure efficient drainage and ventilation in large and small towns. To accomplish this end, the most arbitrary enactments have been found indis pensable ; yet all will be of little or no avail, if the public are poisoned in their food, and defrauded of the medicines necessary to cure them, in addition to being in some measure compelled to pay for articles which they do not obtain. It has been alleged that the public have the means of protecting themselves in the liberty of dealing with whom they please, and that they have moreover the benefit of competition, which was perhaps never so keen as at present. Unfortunately, however, competition is more in cheapness than in quality, of which consumers in general are but indifferent judges ; and trade appears to be so thoroughly imbued with the spirit of simula tion, that it is difficult to say where there is freedom from it. The consumer in vain leaves one tradesman for another, and even where the advantage of genuinenesss may be gained, the rivalry of price operates with too many as a more powerful stimulus. The law should interfere by appointing properly qualified inspectors of every article subject to adulte ration, and by imposing such penalties on offenders as may operate as an effectual check on such practices, whether committed by manufacturers or by retailers. It must be recollected that the poor are the greatest sufferers, not only because they are the most easily tempted by the apparent lowness of price, but from their inability to discriminate between a good article and an inferior one. In the case of weights and measures, the law very properly interferes, not only by the appointment of authorised inspectors but by the summary jurisdiction of the magistracy ; so that if the officers perform their duties the poor have at least a measure of protection afforded them as to quantity. A similar system might be advantageously pursued as to quality, and it would have this good effect—that the increase of the revenue would more than compensate for the cost of its operation, as there cannot be the slightest doubt that the consumption of duty-paying commodities would be considerably aug mented. The subject is one especially deserving the attention of the legislature, and as it has already undergone investigation before a committee of the House of Commons, it is to be hoped that the session will not be allowed to pass over without some attempt being made to effect a remedy for so serious a social grievance. THE British and North American mail steam-ship Asia, Captain Lott, sailed hence for New York, on Saturday, with a fair cargo and forty-seven passengers, among whom was Sir William Logan, Government Surveyor in the Canadian pro vinces: AT the meeting of the Liverpool Town Council, to-morrow, Mr. Gladstone intends to draw attention to the defective arrangements of the council chamber as to ventilation, and to move that the deliberations of the local parliament be held at St. George's-hall. CHATHAM SOCIETY.—They who enjoyed the late excellent ball given by this society, at the Town-hall, will be gratified to know that the result enabled the committee to present to the Asylum for Orphan Boys the handsome donation of one hundred guineas. THE return match at chess between the Liverpool and Man chester clubs is to take place on Wednesday, the 20th instant, at the Adelphi Hotel, Liverpool. On the close of the contest the members of the Liverpool club will hold their annual dinner. WAR ITEMS.—On Saturday, about 600 men, detachments from various regiments, embarked on board the Great Britain screw steam-ship for Malta. She sailed from the Mersey on Saturday, and will call at Cork for further detachments of troops which have been assembled there for embarkation; THE Society of Northern Antiquaries of Denmark have just elected Mr.-Joseph Mayer, of this town, a member of their foundation. A few days ago he received his diploma, signed by the King, who takes a great interest in all antiquarian pursuits, but more particularly those relating to his own king dom, and by his example adds much weight to and encourages his people in every way to study the history of their father land, as it must be to all great patriots a pleasure to know something of the manners, habits, and religion of their fore fathers. BRITISH COAL EXPORTS.—From Messrs. W. and H. Laird's monthly export coal list, it appears that the total quantity of coal shipped from all the British to all foreign ports, during the month of December, was 223,878 tons, of which 91,207 were from what are termed the northern ports, including Newcastle, Shields, Blyth, &c. ; 9,487 from the Yorkshire ports ; 17,132 from Liverpool ; 82,329 from the Severn ports, including Bristol, Cardiff, Swansea, &c. ; and 23,723 from the Scotch ports. About one-half of the entire quantity shipped from Liverpool was for North and South America. RAPID PASSAGE.—The beautiful ship Dreadnought, Capt. Samuels, belonging to Messrs. Taylor and Co.'s New York line of packets, arrived in the Mersey on Saturday, after a remarkably quick run of 14 days. She brought files of papers to the 23rd ult., which contained important news, tending to restore confidence in the pacific relations of Great Britain and the United States. During the short period the Dreadnought has been built, she has made a series of the most extraordinary passages to and from the United States ever known, running out, on an average, in 18 days, and homeward in 15 or 16 days. STEALING PROM A CONVENT.—At the Liverpool Police court, on Saturday, Sarah Hussey, aged about nine years, was brought up under remand from the previous day, charged by two ladies from St. Thomas's Convent, Mount-Vernon, with stealing a large variety of shawls and other articles of wear ing apparel belonging to the pupils of the school, and pledging them at the shop of Messrs. Cowell and Kewley, 169, Brown low-hill, where portions of the missing property were found. The girl, who had been charitably provided for by the nuns during the past five years, admitted having taken the things produced, as well as a large quantity more, at various times, and pledged a considerable quantity at the shop of Messrs. Cowell and Kewley. The presiding magistrate, Mr. Maxwell, said the conduct of the pawnbrokers, in receiving property time after time from such a girl, was most reprehensible, to say the least of it, and he adjourned the inquiry until to-day, with the intimation that the case should be thoroughly sifted ; and he gave instructions for the pawnbrokers' assistants to be in attendance. FrnEs.—On Saturday morning, between seven and eight o'clock, a fire was discovered to have broken out in the bonded vaults, occupied by Messrs. Glazebrook Brothers, under the Liverpool Corn Exchange, Brunswick-street. Mr. Superintendent Hewitt, with the Fire Brigade, was speedily on the spot, and, at the risk of suffocation, he went into the lower vaults, where he ascertained that the sawdust in the place had ignited, and that the flames were rapidly spreading towards the spirit casks. He, however, immediately got the hose to work, and there being a good pressure of water, the fire was subdued, before much damage had been oc casioned. There were between 2,000 and 3,000 hogsheads of wine and spirits in the vaults, so that the consequences might have been of the most terrible and disastrous nature had it not been for the prompt and energetic measures adopted by the fire police. It is believed that the fire had been smoldering all night, but no clue to its origin has yet been formed.—On Saturday evening, about eight o'clock. some trifling damage was caused by fire in a porter bottling cellar, kept by Mr. Foren, in College-lane, Whitechapel. The first intimation was conveyed to the West of England Fire station, and the engine was immediately run down, quickly followed by the hose from Temple-court. The property was not insured. There :were two casks_ of saltpetre on the pre mises, but the fire did not reach them. IMPORTANT TO CAPTAINS. Arrangements are made whereby the Board of Trade supply the captains of vessels gratuitously with wind and current charts, sailing directions, and in some cases with instruments of the best class, on condition that the captains make as regular and complete observations as possible of the direction, duration, and force of the winds which they experience during their voyages. By this arrange ment—which is made in concert with a similar one under the direction of the American government—the captain has the best materials at his command for the various calculations necessary to secure a rapid and safe voyage ; while, with ordinary diligence and observation, he can furnish the most valuable information to those whose business it is to sit at home, and by collecting the observations of many voyages, work out results of the utmost value to navigation, as well as to general science. The charts and sailing directions supplied to captains are those published under the direction of Lieut. Maury, and which embody the observations hitherto made under the auspicies of the Washington Observatory, with regard to the winds which prevail during the various seasons of the year throughout the different tracts of ocean. WEST DERBY GirAnDLANs.—On Wednesday, the weekly meeting of this board was held in the board-room, West Derby Workhouse. Mr. J. Harrison presided. The governor, Mr. Gough, reported the number of paupers in the Work house as follows :—This week, 732 ; last week, 726; corre sponding week last year, 715 ; admitted, 30 ; born, 9 ; died, 3 ; discharged, 20. Number of inmates in the hospital:— This week, 119 ; corresponding week last year, 84 ; admitted, 12 ; discharged, 13. The Clerk read a letter from Mr. J. Kennedy, assistant-master, in explanation of the alleged inac curacies of his bookkeeping, as stated by the auditor. He said he had followed the system practised by his predecessor, and had done his duty as an honest man, as best he could. The letter was considered very satisfactory.—The Clerk read a communication from the Poor-law Board, in answer to the request of that board for a new list of averages. The Poor-law Board wished to know if there was any special reason for it, as new averages were given in March, 1854. The Chairman said the overseers might have some special reasons, and they might be consulted with. The subject was deferred.—Mr. Shaw moved that the salary of Mr. Hamilton be increased from £6O to £BO, as previously notified. He said he had no other motive in submitting that resolution than to do justice to an officer who, he thought, was underpaid. The motion was not seconded.—The board then aajorrned. [FEBRUARY 12, 1556. LANCASHIRE FEMALE REFUGE. THE annual meeting of the promoters of this institatieth previously known as the Lancaster County Prison Refage . stai held yesterday, at the Bible So c i e ty' s R epos i tory, Sl a t er -etre" Mr. T. B. Barclay in the chair. The object of the society 10 t° provide for those females who, upon their discharge from prison, are anxious to regain their lost position in societlr ° home, a reformatory, and ultimately the means of res t°. ration to a life of honesty and usefulness. Amongst th: present were Messrs. W. Rathbone, Adam Hodgson, 5 ' Mansfield, Adam Gladstone, Gregsob, George Holt and se e ' ral ladies. The following report was read by Mr. Gregeon REPORT. At a time when the subject of reformatory institutions_! engaging so large a share of publi c a tt en ti on, it i s w ith i . .„ 6 " regret the committee of the Lancaster County Prison ReM are compelled to announce that the claims of that long-u; institution are but little appreci a t e d among the naniero charities in this neighbourho o d, a lth oug h it s pr i nc iples., system as a reformatory are in accordance with the most lightened views of the present day. The object of the refuge is to afford a temporary home ta ' those females who, on their di sc h arge f rom pr i son, are 011 to return to the paths of ho nes t i n d us t ry, b u t h ave no friea to assist them, and too often have connexions bent on defeatil l S their good intentions. In su c h cases , w h a t wou ld become.! these poor creatures in their first struggles against evil hob!! and associations but for this house of mercy ? Whereas, nod its door, on the recommendation of the chaplain of any of 1s: county prisons, r or of the Borough Gaol, i s o p en to rec them, and the best agencies—industrial, moral, an d r eliglo° —are assiduously employed to p romo t e th e i r reformation. It The institution is conducted o n th e d omes ti c pr i nc ipl presents the aspect of a well-regul a t e d f am il y , un der gentle, yet vigilant superintendence of th e ma t ron . T i l e , inmates are assembled every morn i ng an d evening for prge,'_, and for reading the Holy Script ures , an d th ey h ave a lso tn.' , benefit of receiving religious instructio n an d ki n d ex h o rtatio from a committee of ladies who frequently v i s it th e house. ,!. Sunday they attend the neighbouring church, St. Mary t , e Edge-hill, the incumbent of w hi c h, the Rev. F. M. Iler, i kindly acts as honorary ch a pl a i n to the institution. Din g the week, they are employed in various useful occupatl°_ l , l such as washing, sewing, a n d h ouse h o ld wor k , an d they ef, carefully trained to habits of i n d us t r y, o b e di ence, an d honesty' When these qualifications appear to be permanently a cquirer' the utmost care is taken to pro v id e th e women w ith suitek,D'e situations, in which they may b e ena bl e d t o con ti nue a cow' so happy for themselves, and so beneficial to society. The total number of inmates in the Refuge during they 1855 has been 34. Of these 18 have left, 9 having belie placed in, service, one restored to her mother, and 8 left th house at their own request, bei ng discontented with its re: straints. There remained, at the b eg i nn i ng o f th e preserlb year, 16. Of the 9in service, 3 have disappointed the exPe c :, tations formed of them, but the r es t are b e li eve d t o b e do' well. Although the institution possesses good accommodation f er 22 inmates, it has never had more than 16 at any one dol e ' and the funds are utterly inadequate to meet even this OPT diture, notwithstanding the s t r i c t economy o f a ll th e arrange, ments, and the partly remunerative nat ure o f th e work ~ which the inmates are employed. A painful crisis has at length arrived, and unless immedi o d measures are adopted for placing its finances on a soup foundation, this institution, which, though small and a Co( in the eyes of men, has been favoured with many tokens ' 9 , the Divine blessing, must fall into hopeless embarrasstnell' and ruin. But the committee feel themselves bound by the highest motives to strain every nerve in order to avert deplorable a result. They look with confidence to the we ll' known liberality of various friends to e na bl e th em t o dischat; the present debt. Their real difficulty will be to raise the permanent income of the institution, which has been muc h reduced by the deaths of several of its oldest and best Menu" to such an amount as will in future meet the annual expe l ' diture. After all, they require no large sum for the purpe- , but quite the reverse ; and they hope and trust that the 50 0 ' benevolent spirit which has recently led so many persons iD this neighbourhood to establish a reformatory for boys, v 7 A not refuse its generous aid to an instituti on o f a kindm character for the weaker sex, especially when that institutie ° has proved its value by the fruits of long experience. With a view to the benefit of the Refuge, the committee have undertaken a revision of the rules; in which they ballet carefully adhered to the original design and principles, b ee have added such provisions as are usual in the rules of simd institutions, and essential to their due and regular administe r tion. They now submit this revised code to the considerati on of the subscribers, hoping that it may commend itself to thei r approval ; and the meeting will, in that ca s e, b e ca ll e d u pon t_ o appoint a committee for the ensuing year, accordine, t o th! new rules. The great benefit, however, which th e y anticipa te from the meeting is, that the public may be made better acquainted with an institution which is silently but useful labouring among us, and which is well entitled to the syniPr, thy and liberal support of all who desire to advance a 10 ..1 interesting and important branch of the great work of saw' reformation. Mr. J. S. MANSFIELD moved the adoption of the report,'" compliance with the desire of Mr. Barclay and Mr. Rathbon e• He apologised for knowing so little of the character and work' ings of the institution, but remarked that a similar institir tion, the Societe de Patronage, had been in existence for 1/ considerable time, with the most beneficial results, in Fran: Its design, however, comprehended both sexes. A grea t d of good had been done in Manchester, by Mr. Wright, thongP he had been only able to deal with male convicts. High , ' eulogising the efforts of the ladies connected with the Liver:, pool institution, Mr. Mansfield said th a t a ll E ng l an d h a d he,er, ringing with the praises of Florence Nighti nga l e , b u t, in 0 1 . P opinion, it would be unjust to those ladies to place Mil Nightingale's name above theirs ; fora wounaea sp i r i t a ese rve sympathy as much as a wounded body, and unless it were healed by kindness and sympathy, little hope could be enter' tained of its recovering. It was most important in reforming criminals of all kinds to restore the feelings of self-respect; and, while alluding to this subject, Mr. Mansfield related an anecdote, which had come within his own judicial experience , of a poor wretched woman who, when rescued from destree' tion, seemed astonished that any one should regard her with feelings approaching to compassion and interest, and that the strong arm of the law should interfere to protect her. Her e was evidently a sense of shame, which might be worked WO and form the basis of reform. Mr. GEORGE HOLT seconded the motion, observing that P l c reformatories which were now proposed and i n o p era ti on °vim their existence, in a great degree, to the examples set by the voluntary effort displayed by this and similar institutions. A code of revised rules having been read by Mr. Gregson, Mr. ADAM HODGSON moved their adoption, the moti ol3 being seconded by Mr. ADAM GLADSTONE. Mr. Gladston e also read the treasurer's account, which showed a balanc e against the institution of £123 2s. 4d. The appointment of a committee for the ensuing year 0 15 then made, after which Mr. GREGSON moved a resolution, setting forth the strong claims which the institution had u p on th e p u bli c , f or geners.; and hearty support. During his re mar k s , M r . G regson po inted out that the institution, though humble, filled a peculiar ground of its own, and that if it were abolished to-morroil there would be felt a want whi c h no o th er i ns tit u ti on c onk' supply. He showed in what respect it differed, on the one hand, from the Penitentiary, and on the other, from the Re' formatory._ Mr. WV. RATunosn seconded the resolution, commentilA upon the responsibility which, in all matters tending to reform, rested with the female sex. As the ladies were, 0 would the men be. Mr. Rathbone concluded his speech V, presenting a donation of £lO to the institution. His exan3l o was followed by Mr. Adam Gladstone, £lO ; Mr. Gregs o _ ll, £10; Mr. T. B. Barclay, £10; and Mrs. 1.0. Bold, £6. Nir' Mansfield also announced his intention of subscribing to the institution, and at once handed into the treasurer his sub' scription. Thanks to the ladies, the chairman, and the chaplain elooe 4 the proceedings. TFAV_ERT.REE BOARD OF HEALTH. THE monthly meeting of the Wavertree Board of Heald) was held in the public offices last night The Rev. W. Bad' nall, chairman of the board, presided, and there were al ° present Messrs. Halhead, Anderton, Bradburn, Gore, Chaff/32 1 h and Rishton. The minutes of the preceding meeting were read ; after which, a report, made by Mr. Newlands, in reference to th e benefits which would be conferred on the lands belonging to the Marquis of Salisbury, by completing the special district sewer. The sum which the board would require for this pa' pose would be £250. This sum his lordship declined to pal. Mr. CHAFFEas moved that the report of Mr. Newlands be adopted, and intimation made to the Marquis of SalisburYt that the board was prepared to go on with the sewer, on con,,' dition that he contributed the £250 originally proposed, an d £92 for the additional 160 yards of sewerage required by fol. lowing out the plan suggested by his lordship; Mr. HALIIEAD thoight it would be better that a communi' cation be addressed to the Marquis of Salisbury, explaining that the additional sum of £92 became necessary in conse quence of an alteration suggested by the engineer to meet the altered plan rendered necessary by the new street proposed to be made by his lordship. Mr. GORR seconded the motion, which, after some discussion , was carried. Mr. HALIIEAD mentioned the disgraceful state of the footpatb, between Wavertree and the Railway-bridge, a nd s uggested that an application be made to the Railway Company, request' ing them to cause the road to be attended to. It was explained by Mr. ATHERTON, the law clerk, that the portion of the road complained of belonged to the railway company, and he was instructed to write to them calling attention to it. The pig nuisance at Mr. Ashcroft's premises was agaill complained of, and a summons was ordered to be taken 00 against him to compel its removal, by Mr. Young, the surveyor. A memorial from the inhabitants of Grange Terrace, coo: plaining of the disgraceful state of the back entrance to OP property. An intimation was ordered to be served on the owners, calling on them to pave the entrance in questi on within three weeks, otherwise the board would cause it to bC done, and charge the cost against the property. This finished the business, and the meeting separated. FIRST EXHIBITION OF THE FRENCH SCHOOL OF Fig ; ARTS. - The private view of this exhibition took place c? Saturday last, in the Academy Exhibition Rooms, Old Poo' . office-place. Amongst the company were the following r":, The Earl of Sefto n an d f r i en d s ; M a j or -G en. th e H on. Si r Cust ; Hon. Joseph Cunard ; Rear-Admiral P. Grenfell; J. Blackburne, E sq . ; th e M ayor; Ald ermen Bennett, 134?-lf Parker ; Councillors A. Shand, Hornby, Picton, Crosthwal: , Littledale, Nicholson, Shell, J. G. Livingston, Tobin, 111`011 0 ,, e ' Tinne, Kitchen ; Revs. J. B. Macnaught, J. Tobi n , A. M., " Wray, A. M., John Stewart, A. M., &c., &c. ; W. B. Rathbone' Esq. ; Charles Langton, Esq. ; John Moss, Esq. ; E. MO! Esq. ; W. Clare, Esq. ; John L. Clare, Esq. ; E. Arnaud, Egli' R. Horsfall, Esq. ; J. Aiken, Esq. ; R. Livingston, Esq.;,,`" Heyworth, Esq.; John Miller, Esq. ; R. Bright, Esq.; 4 0 r" Pilkington, Esq. ; G. Rae, Esq. ; D. Rae, Esq. ; H. Aikii i ; Esq. ; G. Arkle, Esq. ; B. Arkle, Esq. ; S. J. Arnold, NO': James Lister, Esq.; J. B. Neilson, Esq. ; C. Pemberton," R. J. King, Esq. ; J. King, Esq. ; W. Kin g , E sq . • R. Svialll son, Esq. ; W. Pearce, Esq. ; J. Atkinson, Esq. ; J. Pen , ton, Esq. ; E. Cropper, Esq.; S. H. Th om p son , E sq . ; Hausburg, Esq.; Dr. Dickens on; D r . Sh er id an 2Vluspratt G. B. Leonard, Esq.; J. Crossley, Esq.; S. J. Winstanlei : Esq. ; W. D. M'Andrew, Esq. ; W. Sh u ttl ewor th, E sq . ; Joseph Evans, Esq.; Josiah Evans, Esq. ; &c., &c., &c. , zrrE TE2 t he Roy: of the L B AerlodiG Drove of The S liVarati 4 lrnost i Mr. j t show ni ze d , i ►se th Some 411 prove a gag bi Aressu n by the bette r 81 hstion ) gentlen ° Pinion f acility Piet% tion of Aerie The ( J aeksor am int the eon test s . In al the 'vvir Than before seParitt ott other lied gan-1 Zaortr Sever LA it wE those Edi n house anal "ale Wal uer On for 8 thou assis Will are