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

4. ---_-• FUR- ;'clock Great JRNI- Ir-post eather stands lea rib . rnices, I Cast h and Pew au of ES. and :levee dune 18, 1F44 Co in. g.,9;,01b. To he PI ANO- FO RTE. SOLD, a highly-finished and brilliant - tone d COTTAGE PIANO-FORTE, with the grand touch and 'Hein?. action, Metallic Plate, and all the latest im- Pravrrte n t s 14 'Y be seen . at No rt),AYuke-street, opposite Corn w6" -street. FOR SALE, a Brown GELDING, 5 years old, and Very !andshnome ; quiet to ride, and accustotred to for the Horse. ,t --fleas; sa new GIf7RNESS made by Hamil ton, _Z • o be seen at Henderson's Stables, Mount-pleasant. TO BE SOL , VAL UABLE LAND FOR MALL TENEMENTS. ALL that PROPERTY situate in Back Rathbone- Tho str". (above Eire George-street,) belonging to mas Tobin, comprieng upwards of 4000 yards, now enclos,d by a Stoll , . Wall. JoA:tilication to be made to THOMAS TOBIN, South La street. TTO CHEMISTS AND DRUGGISTS. 0 be DISPOSED OF, the BUSINESS, STOCK 'IN-TRADE, and FIXTURES, of a CHEMIST infotdereDnaUGlST, DEALER IN TEA, &c., who, after .r. pars' successful practice in a Market Town in the ." or England, contemplates ring from business. Tne Inc omng Zast will be of b small amoun t, and the Premises, in th e occupat n the Advertiser , wh i c h are a dvantageously si din the Market - plac e, ma y iecured to his successor. j:Pplications may be made to Messrs. EVANS a nd E' v s A cri tlt, Bartholomew-close, London; or to Messrs . Ns and SONS. Liverpool. June • 1 3th 1844 ---___ • T"eDISPOSED OF, to close a Partnership, a WAREHOUSE RETA PII VAULTS and BOTTLING DZ.n. The Premises are extensore, with a the houseattached. Rent 0, and smutted near e p x p te lu ns t i_v er, te " —e Cu stom -house . The r airing small Stock, ex allusive Fixtures, and Ute s' complete for carrying on A 13 ,usiness , ma a taken at a valuation. 1 , Standard-office. B Y biLDErt OF T HE ASSIGNEES OF ROBERT HARRIS, A . EX CHANGE HOTEL BANxitut-v AND RESTAURANT, 0 be DALE-STREET. LIVERPOOL. DISPOSED OF by TENDER. all the unex pired ESTATE, TERM, and INTEREST of the present Tenant of and in all that well-accustomed and laighly-respectable HOTEL and EATING-HOUSE, known as the EXCHANGE • HOTEL and RESTAUR ANT, situate in Dale-street, within filly yards of the Exchange, and in the immediate vicinity of the Docks, Custom-house, and Public Offices. This thriving Establishment is Mete with every requi site for a first-rate Business, in thorough repair, and has been recently painted an. •apered thromhout. The receipts since th . enses were granted have ave raged from £6O to Xi per week, and, with attention, may be considerably increased. The opportunity, to a clever and enterprising individual with a moderate capital, affords a desirable mode of investment, w.th every pros pect of realizing a handsome fortune. The Premises are held under an agreement for a Lease, datect.sth July, 1843, for a term of nine years, at a rent of ''2B6 per annum, payable quarterly. _ t T ec he PartY taking the Concern will have to take the hold Furniture, \ i e s &c., which is small, and also the House __w aFurniture, Bar Fittings, and Fixtures, which are all e one in excellent order, at a valuation to be made by ,nctileersto be mutually agreed upon by the sellers and rule Pu chaser on some to . be addressed and sent to W. MELVILLE or bo 4 f s ' E N., No. 6, North John-street, Liverpool, on b e k . ore the 20th instant; and further particulars may s i gne p e own on applicaticn to Mr. MORGAN, Official As , C ook —street, or to Mr. EDWARD NORRIS, Solici tor,o H arrington-street, Liverpool. Co bt trt. T° be LET, a very convenient and comfortable rac -1'()1 : 78 E, with a Garden, being No. 4, Homer-ter neare. the Rimrose Hotel, ootle. Ri The Ho use contains Din i , Sit t i ng, an d St ore -rooms, t ehen, Pantry, and Scu ry , on the first floor, a Cellar , lz 33 lad sed-room, s. ent £4O. Apply 'to GEORGE BELEY, Crown Chambers, Red eross-stret. r r% e b n e a LET for a Month, cr thereabouts, from the HOu e s n u Week in July, a good and well-FuuNisHED Shor E, at Seaforth, only a few minutes' walk from the an e A family of young clti ren would be considered n.Address, K. K., Post , Seaforth. DOUGLAS, ISLE OF MAN. 1 O'be LET, for Two or Four Months, a good rw ed t .. !FURNISHED HOUSE elightfully situated, con- Z. l nig Dining-room, D • g-room, three, best Bed °og, with with the services o he Cook and Housemaid. 4, Pply at the Standard-office.- TO be LET, FURNISHED, and may be entered on let S October next, a HOUSE. at St. Ann's, Aigburth, uitable r a genteel Family 11/Warden and Grounds, comprising upwards of 7 squards, well stocked. APPIY to JOHN WIND ,4, Wolstenholme-square. F URNISHED HOUSE, HOLT-HILL, CHESHIRE. TO be LET, for the Summer Season, or for Twelve Months, a well furnished HOUSE, at the top of Clifton-park, Holt-hill. Contains excellent Dining and Drawing Room, six Bedrooms, &c. ; is well supplied with Water and other convenie s for a Family. There is a good Garden attached. respectable party willing to take care of the Houi would be treated with on moderate terms. Apply to Mr. BLUNDELL, Sweeting-street, Castle street, Liverpool, or at the House, Clifton-park. rr 0 be LET, a large and lofty SHOP, completely fitted jj up and ready for immediate occupation, situated in one of the greatest thorou bf sin Liverpool. For particulars apply at . Standard-office. THE RCIAL HALL -- (OVER THE COMME RAILWAY STATION.) ENTRANCE GLOUCESTER-STREET. TILE LARGEST, the CHEAPEST. and most conve nient ROOM in Liv po or PUBLIC MEET INGS DINNERS or TE AR PIES, LECTURES, EXHIBITIONS, &c., c le of Seating above TWO AND PERSONS, l e constantly to LET for such purposes. on the Premises. T 9„ be LET, the REMAINING PORTION of the mestREMISES, in Seel-street, lately occupied by ra; SAmngt and JAMES HOLME, consisting of spa achzed. attus a nd well-lighted Workshops and Offices, with Yard There is a Twenty-horse Steam-engine on the Pr eill 'ses, and an abundant supply of good Water. The t hole is we ll calculated for a manu f ac t or y o f an y descrip - °r p- L: Also, a good FAMILY HOUSE, in Brougham -I'oe, on the West Derby-road. st reet. 'IPPIy to Messr s . S AMUEL an d J AM ES HOLME, Benson- C. KEET'S GENERAL OUTFITTING WAREHOUSE, - 19,- SOUTH CASTLE-STREET, • Opposite the Bank. EVERY kind of GENTLE CLOTHING either for Home U , pboard, or Foreign Cli mates. on th e mos t moder terms. A , COMPLETE SUIT of GOOD BLACK CLOTH namely, Dress Coat, Vest, and Trousers. for £2 12s. 6d. and all other kinds, from the finest to the coarsest quail. ties, proportionably low in price. Shirts, with Linen Collars, Fronts, and Wristbands from 38.6 d., Striped Fancy Shirts, Is. ld. and upwards. riIHE never-failine effects of BLAIR'S GOUT AND A RHEUMATIC PILLS in curing every description of Gout and Rheumatism, have secured to them a cele brity; unequalled by any medicine of past or present times. They not only give relief in a few hours, where the patient has been driven nearly to madness by the excruciating tortures of this disease, but re time.re to perfect health in an inconceivably short ace They are equally speedy and certain in r e u atism, either chronic or acute, lumbago, s c i a ti c a, pal the head or face, and indeed for every rheumat o out ffection ; in fact, suck! his been the rapidity perfect cased and complete safety of this Medicine, that has astonished all who have taken it, and there is not a city, town, or village in the kingdom, tae contains many g rateful evidences of its benign in uen th"ace. The followi recent case, selected from among with which th e proprietor has been favoured, is subniitted to the public : - TO, MR. PROUT, 229, STRAND, LONDON. ho S 9 I . Hurst i Sussex, Nov: 6, 1813. have the pleasure to nform you that a person that 'l g t ,n aeial situation, noticing in one of my bills Was " as agent for Blair's Gout and Rheumatic Pills, Ttahkeit— to try them ; he sent for a box, and had only heerna one day before he found wonderful relief. and Wand day he was able to walk without his crutches, ~0n the fourth day was completely cured and able to "oral his ordinary occupation. sav e r n to this he was generally laid up every.year for applera weeks, after leeches and fomentations had been ..tado no purpose. I have. ob cneth ------- • e above state ment from a perso nal interview, and aye sent this for publication if you think it worthy, and Shall b airoa s e p lb ost happy at any time to t satisfy any party de ut ascertaining its authenticity., I am, Sir, your obedient servant, Sold - b THOMAS WYBORN, Ch e mist. by h- Y THOMAS PROUT, 229, Strand, London; and, lip s IL A ,, a PPointment, by Rennie, Wagstaff, Howell, Phil sPinall, Fisher, Apothecaries' Company, Roberts, b fielV er a , J. Syers, Johnson and Son,' Lathbury, Smith, King, Bradford, Blake, Bird, Gerard, Po Mucklow, Carter, and Rowland, Liver -01 Medi6 . ° V , Lloyd, and Gaskell, Manchester ; and all respectable Price Vendors throughout the United mgdorn • 2s. 9d. per box. p it !ic for BLAIR'S GOUT AND RHEUMATIC r Pro ' S . and observe the name and address of " Thomas t4e 'lt, 229, Strand, London," impressedupon the G dici overn -14 St ara!) affixed to each Box of the Genuine Mene. CLERICAL AND SCHOLASTIC AGENCY. THE following VACANCIES may be he ar d of on application to MR. JOSEPH CRISP, CLERICAL AND SCHOLASTIC AGENT.* COMMERCIAL H ALL, LIVERPOOL. A CURACY in Liverpool, XI CHAPLAINCY in Belgium House. LOl •er Annum. - 100 per Annum and • 1 . PREN - r• -rate ! r ,0. id . r" V An excellent CU lACY i. mt. WANTED, an PREN ICE to a highly respectable Medical Man of fir -rate actice in London. Premium for five years, £l5O. An excellent and risking BOYS' SCHOOL for SALE, yielding £6OO per Annum. Several highly competent GOVERNESSES, TUTORS and SCHOOL ASSISTANTS, may also be heard of on application to Mr. JOSEPH CRISP. * The Commercial. Hall, seating above 2000 persons, constantly TO LET, for Public Meetings, &c., &c. • e OZ " GENERAL POSTOFFICE. CAUTION Against Illegally Sending, Collecting, Conveying, or Delivering Letters. 1 y the Act of the Ist VICTORIA, c. 36. sec. 2, every Person who despatches or sends, or causes to be sent, or tenders or delivers in order to be sent otherwise than by Post, a Letter not exempted from the exclusive privilege of the Postmaster General, forfeits for every Letter Five Pounds. Every Person who receives, takes up, or collects any Letter not exempted from the exclu ive privilege of the Postmaster General, forfeits for every Letter Five Pounds. P erwise than by Post, or ftom the exclusive privilege 'feits for every Letter Five Wanteti. AYOUNG LADY, w o wishes to improve in French and Drawing, woul h appy to ASSIST in a SCHOOL, where she c have the benefit of the Masters, in p'ace of salary. Apply by letter, post paid, to N., Standard-office. AGERMAN LADY, who teaches her own L an g ua g e grammatically, and speaks French fluently, wishes to RE-ENGAGE herself in a mily or School. Terms moderate, as a comfor bl situation would be the first consideration. Apply to Mrs. RAWSON, Seaforth Pa r s ona g e ; or to AZ rs. Wm. JONES, Stone Hill. Everton Breck, in whose Families the Lady has resided since she came from the Continent. •PARTNERSHIP WANTED. A GENTLEMAN, of active and business-like habits, IX residing in London, is wilting to SINK from £6OO to £l,OOO, to take a Share in any safe, steady, and well established Business, in any art of the country. He would not entertain p any ar t any but a well-esta blished Concern, or wb r the want of Capital is the reason for taking a Partner. Apply to Mr. Jose" CRISP, Agent, Commercial Hall, Gloucester-street, Liverpool. Legal gottres. INSOLVENT DEBTORS, PO be beard at the Court-house, at LANCASTER CASTLE, in the county of Lancaster, On Wednesday, the 10th day of July, 1814, at Ten _ . o'clock in the Morning : WILLIAM HILL, formerly of the Runcorn Packet house, Salthouse Dock,'Livepool, in the county of Lan caster, licensed yictualler d late of 1, Upper victualler,, Liverpool aforesai book-keeper. On Thursday, the t day, of 'July, at the same hour — and place: HANNAH TAREVCK, formerly of Whiston, in the county of Lancaster, and late of Heyes-house, Rainhill, in the said county, widow. EDWARD RAWLINSON, Solicitor, Lancaster. INSOLVENT DEBTORS, TO be heard at the Court-house, at LANCASTER, in ..11- the county of Lancaster, On Monday, the Bth July, 1844, at Ten o'clock in the Morning precisely : GEORGE THOMAS MAY, formerly of 17, School lane, and occupying a workshop i d Postoffice-place, both in Liverpool, in the npunty ncaster, chairmaker, and late of 15, Schoul-lane' Li rpool aforesaid, journey man chairmaker, (sue as ge May.) On Tuesday, the 9th ta lace: 44, at the same hour and JOHN HANDFORD, forme of the Green Man, Jackson's-row, at the same time carrying on business at the Bridgewater Mills, Commercial-street, Knott Mill, and occupying a warehouse 12, Back Marsden-street, all in Manchester, in the county of Lancaster, beerseller and cotton cloth manufacturer, also carrying on business at the Colliers' Arms, George-street, Hyde, in the county of Chester, as beerseller, then of the Manchester House, Hackie's-hey, Liverpool, in the said county of Lancaster, licensed victualler, afterwards of the Prince of Wales Tavern, 74, Tithebarn-street, Liverpool aforesaid, licensed victualler, and at the same time occupying an office in Leicester-buildings, King-street, Liverpool aforesaid, carrying on business in copartnership with Henry Soulby Melson, as wine merchants and shippers, under the firm of " John Handford and Company," afterwards occupy ing a yard, 66, Waterloo-road, Liverpool aforesaid, car rying on the business of wheelwright and blacksmith, on his separate account, under the said firm of " John Handford and Company," at the same time occupying a shop, 37, Great George street, George's-square, then a shop in Whitechapel, and part of a warehouse, 19, Cleve land-buildings, Park-lane, all in Liverpool aforesaid, oc casionally a lodger at the Lord Hill, Northgate, and occupying a shop in Eastgate, both in the city of Chester, and late a lodger at 17, Lower Frederick-street, and oc cupying a part of a warehouse, 47, Lower Castle-street, both in Liverpool aforesaid, dealer in hardware, papier mache, japanned goods, and general dealer, a part of the time a lodger at the Nag's Head, and occupying a shop in Bradsbawgate, both in Bolton-le-Moors, in the said county of Lancaster, dealer in linen, cotton, and woollen goods, and late a lodger at 17, Lower Frederick-street, Liverpool aforesaid, out of business. JOHN JACKSON, formerly of Hornsea, near Kings ton-upon-Hull, blacksmith and farrier, and late a lodger at the Burns Tavern, Waterloo-road, Liverpool, in the county of Lancaster, out of business or employment. On Wedifsday, the 10th July, 1844, at the same hour and place GEORGE CHRISTIAN, formerly residing at 110, Pitt-street, and occupying a shop, 11, Strand-street, both in Liverpool, in the county of Lancaster, optical and mathematical instrument maker, then a prisoner for debt in the Borough Gaol of Liverpool aforesaid, and late of 110, Pitt-street, Liverpool aforesaid, journeyman op- tician. On Friday, the 12th July. 1844, at the same hour and place : EDWARD PETER McLOSKEY, formerly in lodg ings at. 12, Saint George's-terrace, Upper Pitt-street, then in lodgings at 26, Melbourne-place, Roscoe-lane, Berry street, and late in lodgings at 12, Saint George's-terrace, Upper Pitt-street aforesaid, all in Liverpool, in the county of Lancaster, merchants' clerk, ,(sued as Edward P. McLaskey.) WILLIAM KILNER. formerly a lodger at the Country House Inn, Catherine-street, Exeter, then of Dalton, near Huddersfield, Yorkshire, out of employ ment, and late a lodger in Church-street, Liverpool, Lan cashire, shopman to Messrs. Jeffrey and Morrish, lineu drapers, Liverpool aforesaid. THOMAS , ALSALL, late of 42, Summer-seat, and occupying a yard in Carruthers-street, both in Liverpool, Lancashire, coal dealer, and latterly out of business. WILLIAM LYNN, formerly of Walsoken, then of West Walton, both near Wisbeach, in the county of Cam bridge, coal, fruit, and potatoe merchant, and joint owner will William Watford of the schooner Sarah, of Wis beach aforesaid, then of Mill Dam, South Shields, in the County of Durham, fruit and pbtatoe dealer, and late a lodger in Regent-street, Liverpool, Lancashire, out of business or employment. Every Person who conveys ot, delivers a letter not exempted of the Postmaster General, fc Pounds. Every Person woo m es a collection of exempted Letters for the purpose of conveying or sending th em otherwise than by Post, or, even by the Post, forfeits fo r every Letter Five Pounds. And every Person who is in the practice of committing any of the above mentioned acts, forfeits for every week during which the practice is continued Orie Hundred Pounds. By the 13th section, pecuniary penalties incurred under the Postoffice Acts. not exceeding £2O, may be recovered in a summary way before a Justice of the Peace, by any Person who will sue for, the same; one moiety whereof will belong to the Crown, and the other moiety, with full coats of suit, to the Person who informs and prosecutes. Magistrates, Clerks of the Peace, and Town Clerks, are to pay over - and remit the Crownls share of the penalties in strict conformity to the directions of the 16th section. The following Letters are exempted•from the exclusive privilege of the Postmaster General, viz. : Letters sent by a. private friend in his way, journey, or travel, if delivered by such Friend to the party to whom they shall be directed LetterS sent by a messenger on purpose ; Commissions or returns thereof, and Affidavits and Writs, Process or Proceedings, or returns thereof , issuing out of a Court of Justice ; Letters sent out of the United Kingdom' by a private Vessel ; • Letters of Merchants, Owners of Vessels, of 'Merchan dise, or of the cargo or loading therein sent by such ves sels, or in charge of any per Son ernployed by such Owners for the carriage' of such Letters,, according to their re spective directions, and delivered to the respective persons to whom they shall be directed, without paying or receiving 'hire or reward, or other advantage or profit for the same; Letters concerning goods or merchandise sent by common known Carriers to be delivcrctl with the goods without hire or reward, or other profit or advantage, for receiving or delivering such Letters. But the following persons are expressly forbidden to carry a Letter, or to receive, or collect, or deliver a Let ter, although they shall not receive hire or reward for the same, viz..: . Common known Carriers, their Servants or agents, ex cept a Letter concerning goods in their carts or waggons, or on their pack horses, and Owners, Drivers, or Guards of Stage Coaches. 13y Command, W. L. 4ABERLY, Secretary. 'ffllt LIVERPOOL STANDARD. EARP AND CO., A4ERCHANT TAD ORS, DRAPERS, AND OUTFITTERS, 59, LORD-STREET, LIVERPOOL. T HE first-established and most extensively-patronised Etablishment, for CHEAP AND FASHIONABLE CLOTHING, presents more than usual attraction in TEIE HEADY-MADE DEPARTMENT. _ . Each Garment, like the fr;;;;;1 r;;;;li;girdle of old, will impart elegance, beauty, and grace to the wearer. In THE BESPOKE DEPARTMENT, the long-recognised necessity of securing the first avail able talent for the conductin g of their fashionable and rapidly-increasing Trade has been provided for by the engagement of an Artiste pre-erni. u tly qualified to please the most fastidious taste. EACH DE' • TMENT is filled by first-rate talent, nder the surveillance of the Pr-prietors. They ate proud of their extensive connexion ; especially proud of the patronage of those Gentlemen who have sought for cheapness and fashion in other Est,blishmenta, but who have returned to EARP and Co., acknowledging their Establishment. 59, LORD.STREET, THE CHEAPEST AND THE BEST. HENRY ROSE AND CO., WHOLESALE DEALERS IN FOREIGN AND BRITISH WINES, ALE, PORTER, &c., 44, DALE-STREET, CORNER OF TEMPLE-STREET, IN commencing the above Establishment, the Proprie tors beg most respectfully to call the attention of their Friends and the Public to the annexed List of Prices, which, they feel assured, will bear comparison with any other house in the trade, and command a share of that support, which it will be no less their study to deserve than their desire to continue. SH. WIN BOTTLE : Prime old crusted Port.... 425., 485., and 545. per dozen. Fine ditto Ditto .. 36i., 425., and 48s. „ Draft Ports 3os. and 345. Prime old Sherries 365., 425., and 48s. „ Draft Sherries.. Rhenish and French Wines, Champagnes, Clarets, Moselle, Hock, &c. VINES IN WOOD, duty paid, and delivered free in Liverpool : PORTS, of the choicest vintages; SH ERRIES, of the choicest marks ; CANARY, Bronte (Florio), in Pipes, Hhds., or Quarter Casks, direct from Bond. PORTER AND ALES, in Bottle, per Dorm: QUARTS. PINTS. Dublin Porter Scotch Ale Burton Ale 6s. Od. 3s. Od. East India Ale Whitbread and Co.'s London Double Stout .. BRITISH WINES, of every variety: Ginger, Grape, Raspberry, Raisin, Cow• ? all at u s, per slip, Elder, &c British Champagne .. 28s. per dozen. CIDER, in Wood and Bottle. All Orders executed in Town or Country, with the ut most despatch, Free of Charge. Agents for London PICKLING VINEGARS and pure ACETIC ACID. (One concern.) YORKSHIRE FIRE AND LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY.—Established 1824. Parties having Annual Policies falling due on the 29th of JUNE, are respectfully informed that they should renew the same within fifteentis from that date. kG_,ATs : LATHAM HANMER).Jun., 1 Dale-street. FREDERICK LAPAGE, , JOHN ATKINSON, 25, North John-street. NATHAN LITHERLAND, 12, Exchange-street East. FESTIVITIES IN CELEBRATION OF THE COMING OF AGE OF GEO. EGERTON, ESQ., SON OF LORD F. EGERTON, M.P. Saturday last being the day on which George Egerton, Esq., eldest son of Lord Francis Egerton, attained his majority, the noble Lord, the proprietor f the Bridge water canal and extensive estates, and the Board of Trus tees of the late Duke of Bridgewater, celebrated the occa sion by giving to their agents, clerks, tenants, work people, and other dependents, and their families bf every grade,atWorsley,and also atßuncorn , a grandentertanment in the good old English mode of hospitality; accompanied by rural and aquatic sports and pastimes, that were kept up with the greatest enthusiasm throughout " the live long day" at both places. The following is a narrative by our own reporters (which we would fain have extended had our space permitted) of the " doments" at these respective and interesting localities—than which we do not remember a more gratifying demonstration of the kindly feeling and consideration which we delight to wit ness between employers and employed 1 • Lord F. Egerton, who appeared i n excellent health and thoughtless exultation. (Cheers.) If time permitted, he fence for h is stron g o pp onent. This was the best bout lady's. might endeavour to explain that there were other and spirits•, two young ladies,. his daughters ; his re- more legitimate feelings that ought to actuate a man on Forduring the ee tournament. second match two men were placed on each apecred mother'(wheeled to the pen d in a small band such an occasion, and to these he was not insensible. But and so it did, for, after some half machine); several clergymen in their h c:s ' is e i o r. ni ß el ig es ; Incloding Rig,, of Ellen- this was not the first occasion on which they had met boat, that number beine thought more likely to produce something ft decisive; tui Mr. Blackburn. hector of Prestwich, together. He had met them on occasions of common brook. Mr. Giindleston, of Deane, and others; Mr. C. and n moor; and a danger, and they would give him credit, when looking on dozen me ec t in encourit,rs iet ß er ich ß a t r o d wo W ( a o rd ld (Duke's man) succeeded sousin gkl Kendall; VI r. H. R. Worrell, of Wor e that assembly, that many present knew that he had the after which, John Ac er y (Old Q diunber of the gentry of the neighbourhood and from comfort and well-being of those around him at heart. dripping comrade in arms by sousing dee d nothing decisive; RutharrdevWenagredd. his distant plitees„ including many m tid d i i e e s. (Great cheers.) It was not, however, the occasion for third se t t . were he mat u ch n e a d, ebnutt was declared About half-past twelve o'clock eto George Egerton, Esq., village with another ocher than humility and distrust on his part, though he to be at an end, atunthw.rieohrat company should ever do his utmost for their welfare. But there were returned ra to Cooper's Meadow. The the young heir, tame up f procession of ge , nt'emen. The . 100th Psalm was sung by many reasons, and good ones, to sanction such a meeting. value of the P rizes we believe, was to be divided amongst In the first place, it was an old English custom, and when the men. Considerable P amusement * was created during day, whole assemblage. A prayer was then . offered up by the Rev. Mr. Rive- Gold and silver . coins of the present old and kindly feelings between master and servant . . this struggle by one of the coneba'ants in waiting jump then deposited and medals struck for the immediate occasion, were All were forgotten in Lancashire, he feared they would ing intoahe dock fr . om the fou . rth story of the warehouse in the aperture under the stone. ony, and a to exist cease might tend to perpetuate them. (Cheers.) It was an adjoining, and, whilst there in eleven feet water, strip being ready for the performance . of the cerem 1844 (in ltornanping himself to his flannel :hilt and drawers. A. donke race, a race in sacks for fifty yards and over plate, beartnz the inscription A .D . occasion which his ancestor, the late Duke of Bridge water. would have gladly witnessed.. Although that dis- two ditche y s, and a thi rd donkey race were the next letters), Lord F. Egerton," being placed over the coins, it b • four o'clock h &e..— tin wished man courted not popular applause, with a his own, he loved to amusements ; after which, eing ,t e men The Rev. Mr. MARSDEN, Vicar of Ecctes, stepped for tofficiore sagacity and foresight peculiarly . . , belonging to the Trust were got together by the agents and marched to the pavilion erected in the Old Quay ward to the young gentleman who w_aamain y to ., handle the springs of that industry which he had set in to h im the honour was yard, where they were to be regaled with a sumptuous motion He felt that it was was . . . and, on presenting him with a small silver trowel, said in and plentiful dinner in the good old English fashion. The dining pavilion, erected and fitted up by M effect, that he bad great pleasure in placing in his f han n d . . mainly Intended ; and he (the speaker) was sensible . before that trowel, with which he was that day to place the ou d and still more now, that his son should cultivate the affec- , Banks, of Runcorn upon whose skill and taste it l. ' dation stone of the sacred edifice there to be erected, and lions of those who were so willing to bestow them.. fleeted great credit, in length 40 yards by 27 re whichide would stand as another example of the munificence (Cheers.) Without such cultivation the world were In and covering an area of 1080 square yards, was estim w ated of his noble father in promoting the spiritual education deed barren and waste, but to retain them was ci the prize to accommodate about 1200 persons. It contained.about and welfare of those around him,—and which it was left which the Christian man was alone peepare toac 2 hi ct e o v; 100 tables. At one side was a raised platform containing to him (Mr: Egertoh) that day to complee. the agents and their friends, and opposite a gallery for GEORGE EGERTON, Esq., (who appeared somewhat andenjoy. (Cheers.) When an individual invited , the ladies. The whole of the interior was hung bashful) said he had great pleasure in receiving the trowel guests on such an occasion, he must call largely upon their indulgence, for the arrangements for the amusement with blue and white drapery, with several handsome flags with . which he •was. to deposit thefirst atone, and (as we and comfort of so many were difficult to accomplish. and mottoes, and after dusk was lighted brilliantly with understood him) would be most happy to promote the obi and cheers.) He concluded by drinking the good health gas, arranged in devices appropriate to the day. A cor jects in view, of which he much approved: .(Loud cheers.) ner was set apart and provided with music stands for the e n stone was then lowered, and the young g.eutleman of all present. (Repeated cheers an 1 clapping of hands.) A gentleman present proposed the health of a lady band. went ehroughthe usual ceremony of adjusting it by the - whose name was engraves on the hearts of every British The fare consisted of Roast Beef, of which 25 cwt. was husiasticaly cheered. square and plummet, and was man and woman who knew her; . who had . ever acted on provided,' in Barons, Rounds, and other joints in abund- The Rev.M r. BLACKBURN the e na t ddreseed the assemblrge the highest principles of Christian charity and kindness •, ance, meat pies of a very substantial and excellent des with great feeling and effect, congratulating them the edifice on to be of 'the commencement fbad long been the partner of his lordehip's joys and sor cription, Plum-puding, bread, and beer, and porter. The happy occasion "? 'n which, according `rows; an aff-ctionete parent; endowed with all the vie- beef .was ready cut on each man's plate. A. steward was dedicated . to the glory of God, andl the doctrines of to the holy Scriptures; would be taught . toes that ought tograce a British lady, and ever anxious appointed for every nine, to maintain regularity. Front to promote ote t. e temporal and eternal welfare of all around Christ and him crucified. He made a h beautifnl allusion her-" Lady Egerton, and long might she live to see her the best estimate we can form we should say that from 900 to 1000 persons sate down to dinner, consisting prin.. to St. Paul, who visited a fine country, ut was depressed son follow in her own and his father's footsteps." (Loud in mind, for there an altar was erected to the unknown, cheers, followed by " Here's a health, &c.") cipally of the porters flatmen, drivers upon the canal, the agents at the different stations, and a few farmers and God.. It was delightful to contemplate the scene. around Lord F. EGERTON returned a brief and appropriate ac- gentlemen of the town and neighbourhood, the latter of them. The canal brought them traffic, the fields yielded knowledgment. whom aided in superintending the arrangements, which them verdure. even the bowels of the earth their valuable The Chairman and his friends, and the ladies, (who had .we are bound to say were excellent. When the company stores ; ,but all was as nothing to the creation of a temple partaken of wine and cake,) then retired from the tent. were all seated, Mr. Pendlebury, the head agent in Liver amongst them to the only true goryr alluding t d o They were shortly afterwards followed by the other guests. pool called attention, whilst Stubb's band played the the lilies of the field, which the -of Solomon coul . THE TEA. Vesper Hymn, after which the repast began in good note qual, hecongratulated them most sincerely. in having At six o'clock, the tent having previously been cleared met .oerether on so interesting an occasion—the celebra-earnest, the clatter of a thousand knives and forks being . prepared for the occasion. ate immense number of lion of the majority of Mr. George Egerton, and on the fact At well-dressed females, wives and'daughters of the previous rendered more muscical by a series of marches, &c. Band. ed durine dinner by the Warrington Amateur that, the first. public act of his life was to perform . the sat down to tea, at which beef, bread and butter, a - ceremony of that day. That gentleman had, he might party, inform them, given himself up to the service of his &c. were most plentifully supplied. They enjoyed them selves to their hearts content, and the whole went off with The repast being concluded Mr. Pendlebury w as move d Queen and country, and at some inconvenience had tea- to the chair, and after a few words expressive of his the greatest eclat. veiled fifty miles that morning to be present amongst regret that some more able chairman had not be en ap - THE SPORTS. them. He also congratulated them on the circumstance that pointed, proceeded to propose the first toast, w hi c h was, the whole of the day old E ng li s h games andfes that younggentlemanshould lay the first stone, as hedoubted, During one which all loyal subjects were at all ti mes rea d y to tivities were kept vigorously up i n a l arge fi e ld at th e b ac k not he would in after life be its warm supporter. It was drink—the health of her Majesty, Queen Victoria. This of the " Bridgewater Arms," every room in which as well good that the ,Church should' be brought to their own toast was received with the most deafening cheering we as a large temporary tent, was crowded from the * morning ever discharge r e . h uSrtguebbos; cannon playingn being doors, that they might there -dedicate their children to until after sunset. The games were quoiting, putting the the Trinity in baptism ; that they might there in riper stone, leaping, running, wrestling, climbing the pole for a fired God save outs i t d The CHAlRMA P N av r ili av o e n, next " Prince Albert, and the . years be confirmed; that they might . there avail them- g mutton, and other prizes, foot-races, donkey-races, rest of . the threeßoyel Family," which was received with selves of the rites of matrimony ; 'that they might there le g hornpipe-daneing, wheel-barrow races, (blind-folded,) three.times and firing of cannon. Band, a march.. find a solace amidst the cares of the world, a consolation sack-races, hurdle-races, rteeple-chases, Sec.—all afford in sickness, and : finally a resting place for their earthly ing great fun and amusement to vast numbers of partici remains. He trusted that the objects of the founders of —. pators and spectators, both young and old. The day's The CHAIRMAN said that the next toast was the health the structure—that souls might be brought to God amusements closed with a splendid display of fire-works, of a nobleman, whose servants he and they all were. If would be blessed, and concluded by a fervent aspiration he were to trace his descent he might go as far back as the which were seen over a large extent of country, and at the that it would please God long to spare Lord Egerton, time of William the Conqueror ; it was, sufficient, how doseof which the parties "homeward took their several and that when he closed his earthly career he -might findever, to say that he was a distinguished member of one of the ways," highly delighted with the varied enjoyments of the acceptance in a house not made with hands.:first families in the e m pi re . Th e y h a d a ll h ear d o f t h a t The assemblage was then briefly .addressed by Mr. da y . ' late Duke of Bridgewater, whose property the noble lord MORSLEY,WhO, after alluding to the perishable nature of . . had inherited. The duke, it was well known, had spent all below,, and. to spiritual , food that would there be dis . . FESTIVITIES AT RUNCORN. the whole of his property in the formation of the canal penned, to last' for eternal life, ex p resse d a hop e that the Eight o'clock in the forenoon was fixed for the parties which bears his name. The present owner has achieved ne w e difice would be found to be highly beneficial in that proceeding to Runcorn to embark at Liverpool, and at evert more than this. He had purchased the entire pro po pulous neighbourhood. The warmest thanks, he added, that hour the steamers Alice, Blanche, and .To w er, b e . perty of the Old Qaay Company to add to his f ormer . of the community were due to the contributors to, and longing to the trustees of the BridgeeVater estate, were in possessions, and thus united two of the most important promoters of, this good work. • attendanze off the Duke's Doak and Old Quay wharfs, navigaiens in the world. He concluded by giving " th e . The National Anthem was then sung by the children of gaily decorated with flags and ensigns, ready to receive health of Lord Francis Egerton," which was received ,the schools, followed by loud c heer s f or th e young lord their expected freights. The extensive warehouses, sheds, with hearty cheering, which lasted a considerable time; an d Lord Francis Egerton, the National Anthem by the and ofikes of the trust displayed the royal ensign and blue 'after which, the band played " The Old English Gentle band, &,e. . . and white flags from roofs and windows; and the flats man." Th e c hurch is, we were informed,' to'be in the "e- and other - craft in the neighbouring docks hoisted similar The CHAIRMAN said that he now came to the toast of corated" old English style that came after that which had, emblems of loyalty and rejoicing. The whole business of the evening —the health of the gentleman whose majority for a long time, prevailed up to aboutahe year 1275. It the estate at the Liverpool end seemed suspended, the they . were met that day to celebrate—" the health of will be built with good stone, and will form a fine object servants of the trust beirig all bound for the scene of George Egerton, Esq„ and may he follow in the foot:Jeeps td the eye of the passenger on the Manchestearailway, in festivity, and the warehouses, offices, &c., were all closed. of his father, and become a better man than he, if he addition to Lord Egerton's New H a ll, w hi c h i s on the At about-half-past eight the steamers began to take in can. (Immense cheering, with discharges of cannon, the same hill, about itenatteref a mile to the westward. Be- . their passengers, composed of the clerks, porters, flat- band playing "For he's a jolly good fellow.") tween the two, in afield near the new mansion, four heavy men, and other parties connected with the concern at The CHAIRMAN was sure flint the ladies present would ' of brass artillery were stationed, and continued to this port, with their wives, daughters, &c., the various join him in honouring the toast which he was about to pieces . fire fees-de joie throughout the day—rousing the echoes agents of the trustees,' and the visiters invited to attend. propose—the health of a lady noted for her kindness, in the woods and hollows for many miles round: The east It was not, however; untie nine that all were on board, benevolence, i affability, d charity to all around heraLady . He number of flags-floating from the severa l haw buildings, and the vessels proceeded into the river, receiving as proposed ' the health of Francis Egerton, and all her trees, and eminences e far a nd near , to ge th er w ith the ver- they left the various piers salutes of cannon, which were family." (Three times three, the band playing " Here's 'dare of the whole elevated tract of country, spangled . with returned from on board, the bands playing " Rule a health to all good lasses.") groups of holiday saunterers, rendered the eeene exceed= B r i ta n n i a ," an d, a ft er ge tti ng i n t o or d er , s t eere d t owar d s Th e CHAI RMAN announced that the next toast would ingly gay and. interesting. - There wanted but a tourna- R un corn with the tide, a fre s h breeze, and ratber more of be proposed by Mr. MITCHELL, of Preston B roo k, w ho, ' mint at the baronial-harking hall to bring us back to the it th an was wa nt e d, blow ing f rom th e wes t war d. rose to propose " the health of James Locker Esa " • ---.11, , "days of chivalry and romance. Notwithstanding .the gusty character of the morning, which be was sure would be received with pleasure by all ' . THE DINNER.- ' the sail up the river was delightful. The fine brass band present. He was delighted to witness the harmony whkh The visitor to the tent, in which the grand bahquet was f. Mr. Stubbs was stationed onboard the Ali c e, andefrorn had hitherto prevail e d amongst t h em , w hi c h he hoped served, was struck with as to n i s hm en t a t it s immeosesizei time to time played enliveuing airs, whilst the guns from- would continue throughout the day. Mr. Locke was elegance of construction, and interior decorations. It the other boats kept up an intermitting firing of salutes,- engaged in the performance of overwhelming duties a was 180 feet in length, and 120 in width, with 24 divisions as they passed the vario us cra ft o f t h e t rustees on t h e i r the acting trustee of the .concern, ,which he performed, s of tables of Bin 'each—or 192 in all—caaable of accom- course.' On arriving • off Neston Point salutes were fired as they all knew, most efficiently ; and he trusted that he a:iodating about 15 to each table, or nearly three thousand from shore, and returned from on board the steamers, might be spared to devote his life to its i n t eres t s . H e in all. This erection was nearly 40 feet in height' in the w i t h th ree t i mes t h ree hearty cheers. With the exception was intimately connected with the town of Runcorn, and middle, with the'roof sloping to the sides, and supported of a few persons collected upon the pier, the port itself ap- his heart was warm to them all. The speake r conc l u d e d . by three rows •of pillars covered with evergreens, the peere d' to b e d eserted, , the inhabitants having no doubt with giving the health of Mr. Locke, which was r ece i ve d whole resembling in figure an immense church with aisles.. proceeded en masse to the scene of approachi ng f es ti v ity. with hearty cheering, the band playing " Speed the It was entirely covered exteriorly with`'canvas, • and in- After roundinglthe Point, the boats, which had hitherto plough." teriarly lined, both roof and walls, with bright coloured kept independent courses, were brought into line, the THOMAS OLDFIELD, Esq., was called upon to propose cloth, in: alternate stripes of pink, blue, and white.' 'At Shee taking the lead, having on board Mr: Pendlebury e the next toast, Which he was confident, from its aelation either end there was a spacious gallery overlooking the ,the principal agent of the trustees in Liverpool, an d hi s to t h e no bl em a n i n h onour to whom they were assembled, scene, beautifully festooned and ornamented to corres-e friends, with a number of the head clerks and agents, the would be received with enthusiasm. The toast was pond,—that to the south for the reception 'of ladies, end 'Blanche coming next, .with a laree complement of pas-. " Success to the Old Quay Navigation." It was a cele- Ab e t at the north occupied as an orchestra bY fine ' sengers, and - the Tower comingin her wake. In this order brated remark of the great Brindley, that " Rivers were military band - before alleded to. From the walls; pirs , they approached the Port of Runcorn, which displayed an made to feed canals;" but the managers of that naviga and -galleries, Were hung numerous nadonal lad other animated adPearance, the shipping in the docks and every tion had effected more than this. They had not only flags and baeners, shields, with the heraldic heal in available building from which a flag could be hoisted, being made their river feed canals, but they had shewn. by their the Egerton family and others, &c., all tastefully dis- li ter all y covere d w i t h t h e bl ue an d white favors of their excellent management of their own navigation how canals po se d. Over each gallery was hung a large royal standa r d. nobie • owner. O n arr i v i ng off the Duke's pier they were ought to he navigated and wor k e d. The toast was re- Th e w hole of the tables were covered with white cloth e , we l c o m ed with three times th ree h ear t y c h eers f rom t h e eeivell with three times three chee rs , th e hand lain In the centre of the west side p g vered with crimson cloth, and upon this at the back of twenty large guns was fired from the island, and re- Mr. COLLINS, Mayor of Altringham, was called upon slightly elevated end enclosed seats for the chairman and turned from on board the Alice; after which the passes- to propose the next toast, and, in a neat speech, proposed his supporters. 'On the front part of this staget seats were gers landed, and proceed e d to th e scene of the day's en- "the health of Fereday Smith, Esq.," a gentleman fixed across on each side for the - ladies of family and tertainments—" Cooper's Meadow." managing a great portion of their navigation. Great ap in eOn arriving bereave found a mass of people assembled. plause, band playing " Jim along_ Jos for in so taking a their female friends; and in the centre, immediately such as probablynever were congregatedi n Runcombefore, style that three cheers were called for Stubbs by the front of the chair, a table groaned under the weight of a hugebaron of roasted beef. relay never be again, until upon a similar occasion of re- delighted company and . The viands, &c., were provided by Mr. King, of the • joking. The shops throughout the,town had closed, and The next toast was given by. Mr. RIPPIN, of Runcorn, Bu Inn, Manchester, and the quality and abundance of contributed their - quota to the gay throng; the houses who apologised for his inability to do it justice, by plead! all were highly creditable to him as a caterer: , Several were tenantless, and for miles round farmers and cotters, ing the great fatigue .he had undergone. He gave " The sheep had, we learned, been roasted whole. The supply gentry and labourers, with their wives and daughters, had Town and Trade of Runcorn." Three times three and to each man was most abundant, and the total weight cob- been drawn towards Cooper's Meadow as the centre of one cheer more, the band playing a march. Mr. Crippin sumed must have. been immense. - Besides the viands, attraction. For the ladies, of whom there was a fair responded on behalf of the inhabitants of Liverpool and 17 cwt. of pies and puddings, and 180 -enormously large sprinkling, a commodious stand had been erected by the Runcorn. plum-puddings were provided, Ale and porter was, provident care of Mr. Rippin, the agent of the Trust at - The CHAIRMAN called upon -Mr. Eaton,, of the Old during the onslaught, plentifully supplied in pint pots. Runcorn, and his active coadjutors, from which they were Quay, as the only bachelor amongst them, to propose the We observed on the platform James Loch, Esq., M.P., enabled throughout the day to witness the games, unine next toast, who rose with a feeling' of diffidence to per- P. Gould, Esq., Sir T. Philips, John Sharp, Esq., Richd. terrupted by the rude visiting of the crowd, or any visit- form that duty. What he lacked in ability, however, he Smith, Esq., John Smith, Esq., Hugh Birley, Esq., Robt. ing save that of a boisterous wind, which seemed, aS well would make up in enthusiasm. In reference to the re 'C. Sharp, Esq., John Dugdale, Esq., T. Townend; Esq., as other people, to have got a holiday for..the occasion, mark made upon his social position, he asked them to and many others. The gallery was crowded with ladies, and was determined to make the most of it. A great look at the motto of the Bridgewater family, which was The baron of beef in front of the chair was carved with portion, if not all the servants of the company wore over " sic donec"—thus until. In the same way he occupied a knife and fork presented for the occasion by Messrs. their holiday attire medals commemorative of the day, his pasition as a bachelor until.— Mr. Eaton concluded Lees and Lister, ironmongers, Manchester,—fine speci- having on one side an inscription—" George Egerton of by giving " The Health of the Ladies," v;hich was mess of of cutlery, but more remarkable from their ivory age June 15tb, 1841," and on the relief the arms and ceived with enthusiasm, the band playing "Oh Where handles being finely carved . busts—the knife of the motto Of his noble family, These - were suspended, on the and oh Where ?" 1 Duke of Wellington, and the fork of Sir Robert- Peel— - part of the duke's people by.blue ribbens, and on that of Mr. WHITEWELL proposed " The Health of the both admitted to be excellent likenesses. . the Old-quay men by red, ' both parties although now Chairman," in a neat and effective speech, and Mr. About three o'clock, when the repast had nearly' con- belonging to a• united estate, keeping up the colours of Pendlebury replied briefly. He expressed hims,lf thank eluded, Lord F. EGERTON, accompanied by•his lady, and their original proprietors. The visitors generally dis- ful if he had filled the office of their chairman satisfactorily. other members of his family, entered tt e - tent amidst the played white favors. 1 It was an occasion which was not likely to happen more most enthusiastic and prolonged applause, which was re- Meanwhile, numbers bad been arriving, and continued than once in a man's lifetime. It was now 95 years since newed when he took the long , hi p son on his left hand, to pour in throughout the day, from Warrington, Altring- similar festivities had taken place upon the occasion of the and Mr. Loch on his right. * Lady Egerton, daughters, ham, Stockton Quay, Chester,:Ellesmere, Preston Brook, coming of age of the late Duke of Bridgewater. . He • and party, soon afterwards honoured the- assemblage by Lymn, Broadheath, and other places interested in or con- thanked the meeting with all his heart for their kindness. their presence,. and were also loudly cheered as they took nected with • the navigation and property of the noble lord, The male portion of the company now withdrew to ac their seats on the platform, where they afterwards partook tbe majority of whose heir was to be celebrated. One commodate the females—the wives, daughters, &c. of the of wine and cakes. boat brought a fine tahne-tedt,eiyurinbcaonodpefrr,osmmeeeardaorrwingittoenr., tcnoeffneztezeidabnydtlit;ttrt:;tm,vorxied t:xtwoittlaelEitinm! JOHN Loci', Esq.,_ rose amidst loud cheers to address which played during the immense meeting, He said that they were aware theirber of upwards of a thousand, and seemed heartily to enjoy noble friend (Lord Egerton).had invited them there to nately with Stubbs' ; and ethers brought visitors e are pickedn. up along the whole line of the navigation.the treat: celebeate the birth-day of his eldest son, who had that day able to form any very accurate estimate of the total num- We are compelled, by the extreme length which we have become of age. (Loud cheers.) Such an event was of bees present during any portion of the day ; but they occupied in our description of this good old English cele much interest and great delight to families, and made cannot certainly bee estimated less than ten thousand,. bration ; to pass over any description of the remaining them l int back and consider whether they had educated and were probab ven a greater number. e sports out of doors—climbing a greased pole, catching a and trained him for the position he was to bold insociety. Ateleven o'clock the entertainments commenced with pig with a soaped tail, &c.—until dusk, when a splendid a wheelbarrow race, the runners to be blinded, and the display of fireworks took place upon the island, which He felt assured that if ever parents could so look back, Lord and Lady Egerton could look back with satisfaction w i nner to be he who first got through a gap in a fence at seemed infinitely to delight the assembled multitude. the end of the Meadow. The prize to be a new wheel- During the display Mr. Stubbs's band played a succession to what they had done for him. He (Mr. L.) had long of beautiful airs before the ladies' stand; and we may here known the family, and he believed the young gentleman barrow. Seven candidates entered for this race, and would not be behind hand with those who had gone bc- much fun was created by the various mishaps occurring.. offer our humble tribute to t ab taste and skill of these fore him. (Cheers.) The interest of such an event did We are unable to hand down to posterity the name of the talented musicians and their able leader, which elicited not generally extend garlandedbeynd family, but here it took a fortunate winner ; but he is, no doubt, likely to be much wider range b e to ' thousands of histhroughout the day hearty encoMiums. life a large man in his own circle. The concluding part of the day's amusements was the fellow-creatures. They could not be indifferent as to race was e next affair which came off. The A donkey th• burning of a ship on fire in the centre of the river. To what sort of person should hereafter be their ruler, and conditions were, that no rider was to mount his own render this,an attractive spectacle, the vessel to be burnt, he firmly believed his young 'friend would act towards donkey, and . the last donkey—the most obstinate, of a condemned flat, said to have been about 90 years on them as his noble father had ever done,' for• the prosperity sours,--was was to be the winner. Five or six started, and service between Liverpool and Manchester, had been of the locality tohieh he belonged.; Ha concluded by ,converted into a ship by the erection of temporary spars, were4ather carried themselves than 'galloped with their proposing "The health of Mr. George Egerton, and may 'and was filled with highly combustible matter—rosin, riders round the course. A good many tumbles; rid- belong live to imitate the bright example of his father. ' took 1 .pitch, &c. A little after eleven, a steamer (the Blanche) (Loud cheers.). , ~ „. .. . ~ . course, place, the animals, in most cases, being rio proceeded alongside of her, and shortly afterwards flames GEORGE EGERTON, Esq., rose amidst enthusiastic den with -a.bit of cord for a bridle and their own hides for were observed to be breaking out of her hatches...in cheering. He, said .he - felt • much •obliged for the kind the saddle: The winner, we believe, never came in at all ! manner in which . his health had beeo proposed and re- At twelve o'clock the multitille assembled in'Cooper's abouen quarter -of an hour the devourieg element had ceived. -He -feared 'that he - was . scarcely - deserving of the Meadow adjourned teethe - -SlatPW.harf Dock in . the hot . • OMlocks, t to witness a " great" aquatic tournament," to gained complete possession of its prey ; and a magnificent high compliment ' paid to him - by his worthy friend i f but'flame rose high in air, illumihating the whole river, and take place between six. Bridgewater Trust and ,six Old. reflected upon the sky and the scenery around for some it was to him a source of gratification to -see so many inen, for a prize of a s uit of clothes. Much in happy facei before him, and he trusted he should never ,Quay fiatmiles. The Tower and Blanche steamers plied round the rarest was attached: to.thi s nove l kind of 'combat, and the, ' burning mass for awhile, as if engaged in saving life and belie ,the • good opinion expressed- of his future conduct , towards them; but that he and his family would ever give quays and hanki :surrounding the .dock were speedily property; but at length sheered off , taking up stations at a occupied by anxious spectators, the ladies being, admitted i little distance 'ahead and astern and firing guns. The en cause of satisfaction to all 'under them. (Loud eheers.) He hoped they had all enjoyed' themselves, and could to the upper floors of the Duke's Warehouse, which; over- I looks the dock. The arrangements and conditions of the tire spectacle was excellently and very dramatically managed. assure them - that he - should ever be rejoiced to beacon- combat were, th a t eac h com b a tant, armed with a lance It -was now approaching midnight ; and shortly 'after- - tribbtor to their happiness. He. concluded by; in return twelve feet long with a round head, padded' so as to be ;wards 'the visitors from Liverpool took boat and started ; for home delighted, and fatigued too, with the day's en for their kindness vyirshiteg •thein all long life and pros- . tertainments. We. cannot," however, conclude this, ini p eritv. (Loud and prolonged cheers.) - •- - soft; shouldetake his station upon a stage,- forested ,by perfect description, without .recerding our sense of - the TPeßov. Mr. BLAckhint:g said he had to propose the covering over the' 'bows of a boat with planks, one end excellent arrangements made by the gentlemen . connected health'ofaenoble Lord whose name, whether -he were re- extending forward over the water, and tapered from the given signal. } with the trust for the accommodation of the public, and public or a private individual, they could not gatdedas a the boats were to start from stages moored across each widest part to about 'a foot at the point. - At a . the personal kindness directed towards ourselves as mem hear without pridennd exultation. He had had the hap- row towarde•each other; -and on pinese of kuowing him for . upwards of 17 years, and his approaching within five yards the • rowers were to pull in end -of the dook,e and. here of the press. The whole of the days sporta were virtues Were too. deeply' impressed on his (the speaker's) their oars, and the combatentsendeavonr by fair pushing, hearttoperraithita to entertain any other feeling towards him, ‘ push each other front the excellently eonducted and reflect great credit upon all striking not being allowed, to 1 parties engaged in their management. than that Of the highest - regard: High in 'station as was stage into the dock. .In this way six combats were .pro- At the conclusion of such a celebration we 'regret to that distinguished gentleman, he was ever attentive to the . vided fora , The winners were• then to fight out the ties interests and comforts of those under him. He proposed until the possession of the suit of clothes was decided record oneserious casuality—theloss of a poor man over " Long and continued health and happiness to Lord .F. : upon ;Auld the losers in the last -combats were each to.l board-from the Blanche on her return home. From our -Egerton." (Great cheering.) . own observation, having been in the boat at the time, we have a new bat.. ' are satisfied that blame can be attached to no one but' to Lord. FRANCIS Dee:Rem , : said, addressing the large . passageat arms was maele.by Isaac Taylor, on i The Arst the unfortunate man himself. The grief of his Niece, a assemblage as "Iris friends," that he found himself unable ' the Bridgewater side,, a stout, tall fellow.; and J. Howarth fine -to his own satisfaction his sense of the manner the 'd 'of the. Old Quay, a much less bulky and to.express . on st e young woman,. who was onboard, was only allayed by his fate- On Sunday, the uncertainty which attached to in which his health had been 'teemed and , his thanks for older man, but evidently full of confidence in his strength however, we learn, the body was found and hope unfor d their giving their 'company that ay: It were easier for , or his dexterity ; and after jousting " a full, hour by tunately at an end. The deceased was named Thomas him to say what his feelings were not than what they ' Runcorn clock," the heat was declared to be a drawn one. Williams and IYa2 a porter ip the tervicz of the old Qu q , were. When he looked along the friendly lines of faces Tee old one wuuld net be put in, and was too cunning of bvi s uic hi gu , it was with no feeling of vulgar pride or C ompany. % _ ~- ~ -.1-' , CELEBRATION AT WORSLEY. We bad a pleasant ride by rail to thePatricroft Station, on the Manchester line. As we• approached the eastern end of Chat Moss, (on which, on the left, we observed a long train of smoke rising from the horning of the turf, and extending along the skirts of a plantation—elsewhere noticed as having produced some alarm), Worsley " New Hall'—for there are three Worsley large build ing of a castellated and baronial appearance, on the ele vated ridge near Worsley village, rose to view on the northward,, decorated with numerous flags displayed from the windows and Pinnacled roof.. The other mansions and buildings along the face of the hill, as well as the lofty trees and clumps that enrich the uplands and the meadows below, were enlivened by flags fluttering from every con spicuous point—giving, with the sound of distant cannon, lively indication of the coming festivities. A delightful walk of about a mile-and-a-half, along - the bank of the canal, brought us, , about nine o'clock, to the pretty 'vil lage of Worsley, which was also ornamented with nume rous colours, and the little Streets and thorough f ares,' l a a l s r s e e a s d , y , e a n n l d iv i e a n u e g d bi b n y g y cr o r n ds of gsteis h ll o i n n e t s h t e m i r e h n ol a i d n a d y b a o tt n i n te te , comprising w ing it n h ea m rly any the we w lib.d ol re e s p sed population of fromtltedistrict, Man chester, Bolton, Wigan, and towns and places even more remote. The high and the humble mingled together in the most amicable reciprocity of friendly feeling, and every face was so much a picture of mirth and anticipated enjoyment, that care was evidently banished, and the very wrinkles of age were all but obliterated. Amongst the country visiters the sly and jocular remark was met by the smart repartee, and the drollery of Lancashire country life was in many instances highly amusing to the more polished portion of the company, 'who were struck by the naivete and good humour universally displayed. The scene indeed resembled a fair or a village wakes of the olden time, yet, so far as we observed, all was blameless frolic, apart from vulgarity or coarseness. The weather was bright with a brisk breeze, inclining to cold for the season of the year, and was thus peculiarly favourable for the ceremonies and athletic diversions marked put for the day. A principal point of attraction was a large marquee, or tent; erected in the yard belonging to the Bridgewater trust, on the east side of the canal, and which was deco rated with flags, and from its size and construction, pre sented an imposing appearance. There, a great number of workmen, directed by Mr. Faraday Smith and other n.embers of the committee for the occasion, were still busily employed in laying the tables and completing the decorations. Meantime the vill ag e became more and more crowded—parties pouring in from all quarters in vehicles or on foot, the number of gigs, shandrays, cars, coaches, &c. becoming at l eng th so numerous that the usual places for their reception being quite inadequate to contain them, great part of them were taken into a field adjoining the inn. Mrs. Sutcliffe, the landlady, had, with praiseworthy foresight, (notwithstanding all the good things in preparation for the general feast in the tent,) provided upwards of 150 excellent pies for the use of strangers who might visit her during the day. These, in the early part of the day, made a fine and tempting show, but were soon demolished by guests whose appetites be came sharpened by the pure air of the locality. The rural sports commenced in a field behind the hotel, shortly after nine o'clock, and were continued throughout the day. We noticed, we think, four bands of music, parading and playing lively airs, one of them 26 to 28 strong. At the firstpart tbegames went off ratherslowly, though amusingly, there being other attractions, and one in particular of a higher character : having determined LAYING OF THE FOUNDATION STONE OF THE NEW Lord F. Egerton that a new church should be built at Wor 1 for the of • • s ey, use the inhabitants of the locality, the occasion was made va • a ilable to enable " the young lord" to' include, amidst the first acts of his public life, the laying of the foundation stone:- The site chosen was in a field on the hill on the right side of the road to Bolton and Wigan, and but a short distance from the village. About •twelve o'clock numbers of persons began to assemble round the spot, to which there was access for pedestrians through the grass from agate in the village, at the termination of a lane leading to the School-. house, a fine building on the activity, in the Elizabethan style, surrounded by trees and •shrubs. The school chil dren of the village, in large numbers,'male and•Jfemale, had previously walked in procession' to the Old Hall, of which the field forms the lawn ; and at twelVe returned to the school, headed by several clergymen, and their teachers and others,including a hand. The •younger portion` en_ tered the•schoolgvom, but though the room was large, b y far the greater part were ranged round the extensive play. ground• behind; and presented a most pleasing appearance. Those within sung the 100th Psabia, led by the' min, ipal teacher; after which the whole' moved off in procession to the site, on the westward, where a large crowd had already assembled. The site is in what is called Cross- I field, and is in every respect most eligible, being on the' face of the bill, near some fine old hawthorn trees,-and commanding a beautiful view across the lower meadows, Chat-moss, the Mersey, &c., even to the distant Welsh mountains; Here a sheers was erected for the lowering of the stone, topped by a flag, and'a circle-for the more select of the company was enclosed by ropes; 'An •exca.. vation of about four feet deep had been prepared, with a lower stone, having a circular perforation to receive coins, &c., and to be covered with a copper plate. A' stage w as also erected close by for the accommodation of the clergy, gentry, and others. The large band, in handsome li g h t . coloured uniform, was stationed at a short distance ; and the crowd around soon became immense, including many I er-ors of the Eat rzspcctaLilizy. 'V.O ulibegved preetut i, NT. OLD perty Pre-• gueS 'OR the 'Al', the sea, )133 ing ex and OTT sh-