The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser. — Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1852-10-19 00:00:00

iLiberpoot tattbarb. FROM OUR LONDON CORRESPONDENT MONDAY MORNING LoNnoN is beginning to shew symptoms of returning animation. She is arousing herself unmistakeably from that lethargy in which she has lain so long, and gives decisive indications that when she does fairly awake, she will start up " wide awake," and rush into activity like a giant refreshed. All the usual evidences of a coming ard-winter bustle orous life, of energetic conten- tion are "palpable to feeling as to sight," and many ex- ary denotements of a more than usual vitality are perceptible to all who have eyes to see and ears to hear. The repose which the body political and fashionable has ately taken, has bean remarkable for its profoundness, and to all probability the action that will succeed be as remarkable for its vivacity. Around us on according every side preparations are quietly making for a grand start into full career—all the elements of a great and a momentous winter season are gathering thick and fast. Her MAJESTY and the Court have already left the chilly north, and located themselves in the old Royal Castle of Windsor, ready for immediate and warm work. Her MAJESTY'S Ministers are all at their respective posts, confident in their integrity, resolute in their purpose, united in their council, ready to answer all corners, and to accept all challenges. Her MiJESTY'S Opposition arc straggling into town from their different vacation hiding places, solitarily or in twos or threes, and, though not onfident in their integrity, not resolute in purpose, sited in council, are panting to engage in any enterprise, however desperate and discreditable, that offers the slightest chance of bringing with it personal gain or party advantage. Attending the court, and following the leading spirits of the time, all the rank and fashion and frivolity cluster around ; and this monstrous con glomeration of human intellect, and pride, and power, and ambition, and fashion, and folly, only await the assigned by the Constitution to enter upon its wild, its dazzling, its important course. There is yet a brief pause ere the splendid melodrama or pantomime begins, and that pause is eagerly seized upon by clowns and merry-andrews in the ring to excite a temporary laugh, to awake a passing hope, or to provoke a transient discontent, which may be turned to account of the parties they serve. The clowns in the pay of HER MAJESTY'S Opposition have a monopo'y of this employment, and it is but just to say that they labour for their employers with out sparing their lungs or conscience. It is really'arnusing to le falsehoods they invent, reiterate, retract and re pudiate day after day, without apology or ablush. Now they procleim, with impudent pretension to authority, that the Government have determined to return to a paper currency, and to abolish the Bank Charter Act, and all our existing money laws. Anon they declare that the CHANCELLOR of the EXCHEQUER depends upon a reduction of the interest on the National Debt as the fulcrum by which he may readjust the national taxation. Another time, they shout out Eureka ! and stun all hearers with that a repeal of the Income Tax is the listen to tl: the cr stery of " the bottle conjuror," as they are pleased in the GRAHAM slang to designate the brilliant leader of the House of Commons. By and bye they swallow their last words, and swear in voices of thunder that the perpetuation of the Income Tax is the gra❑d operation that " looms in the future"—its perpetuation, might' igain one droll fellow bellows that the franchise it to be conferred on all who pay taxes, while another confounds all ears and understandings with the deafening shout that Convocation is about to be restored in all its antient freedom and force. Joining their voices, discordant in every other respect, these ridiculous mounte banks finish their respective cries with one awfully grand refrain, to wit—that the DERBY Government must be overthrown in the first week of the ensuing Session of Parliament, and that Protection as a principle is dead, is extension and as much extinct as the mammoth and the mastodon. To the whole brood of rumours, on-dits, con jectures, insinuations, and feelers promulgated by the heralds of the Socialist, Radical and Whig coalition, we “pply the words of Prince HENRY to the in ventions of drunken FALSTAFF : buried may safely app " These lies are like the father that begot them Gross as a mountain, open, palpable One thing is certain, that between this and Chistmas we shall have a Parliamentary campaign, short, in respect to time, but intensely interesting in respect to events. With great judgment the Government have decided on calling Parliament together a week earlier than they originally intended, in order that the arrangements for the funeral of the Duke of WELLINGTON should not interfere with the " general political action," should it be the desire of the enemy, as they say it is, to engage in one. It does not, however, look very like anxiety to come to the Icratch, when we find them withdrawing their man s, whom they proposed to set up against WILSON for the Chairmanship of Committees. Neither does it look like over.boiling ardour, when we find them, as the time for actual engagement draws near, making all manner of excuses for holding back, deliberating what course they should take, and whether they should PATTEN, attack, or wait till they are driven to the trenches. To be sure, it is hardly reasonable to expect them to make up their minds to " march forward in order," seeing that the most " admired disorder" reigns throughout their When that steady old partisan, JOE HUME, can. not be kept quiet, what can be done with younger and friskier blades ? But JoE is thoroughly disgusted with the service, and in all likelihood will quit it altogether. After all, he is an honest old fool, and revolts against the dishonest crew with whom he finds himself linked. He protests against " demeaning himself" by associating with Lord Jolts RUSSELL, or trusting " his hollow promises and professions." "Si sic omnes, what a reliable army Lord JOHN commands ! It will be a remarkable spectacle, in the beginning of the great contest about to ensue—one of the curiosities of party warfare in England—to behold Mr. DISRAELI rise in the House, immediately aftei the command of Her MAJESTY to her faithful Commons to elect a Speaker, and propose the Whig &taw LEFEVRE as a fit and pro per person to hold that distinguished position, and to see that proposition seconded by Lord J. RUSSBLL, and sup ported by the leaders of all sections ; and more remark able still will it be, to witness the CHANCELLOR of the EXCHEQUER nominate the Conservative WILSON PAT TEN as Chairman of Committees, and to hear that propo sition also seconded by the Whig commander-in-chief, and acquiesced in by the captains and would-be captains band of Radicals and Revolutionists—(be ause they can't help it.) These exchanges of civilities will, no doubt, be termed the courtesies of the champions preliminary to the grand melee ; but, depend upon it, however they may claim credit for chivalrous conduct in allowing WILSON PATTEN'S appointment to pass unop posed, they would not do so if they thought they had the getting in a man of their their poverty, and not their will, consents." The in of members will occupy the House a few days, s wearin and I believe it is arranged that her MAJESTY'S speech will be delivered on Tuesday, the 9th, when the business of the session will virtually commence Another war in the East," cry the organs of the va- rious opposition factions, with Stentorian lungs ; disaster to be laid at the door of Lord MALMESBURY ;" nd forthwith they proceed to print in large characters, and n double-leaded type, upon the startling Intel igence received by electrictelegraph, that " Nine thousand Ish troops have disembarked in the Gulf of Persia, Herat, which is menaced by the Persians !" Where "another DOO English troops came from— hether they sprung ... ea, or descended from a balloon—the gobe- mooches could not give themselves the trouble to consider out of the for a mom so anxious were they to lay hold of any story that would give them an excuse for inveighing against the FOREIGN SECRETARY thousand English ine thot sand geese, villain " Nine Even this flock of canards is not enough for one week for Anti-Ministerial sportsmen, so a brace of wild birds has been started nearer home than the Gulf of Persia. A❑ Austrian officer, it appears, has had a tiff with a couple of English tra v el l ers , (who are bashful about publishing their names, and therefore figure, one as Captain D., and a gent. who does not even communicate his initials,) all ,y-carriage, and this little personal into a mighty national quarrel, rmidable item in the bill of indict- MESBURY Alas, poor sc, that we hat the the romance reading public with one entitled " Uncle I Walter," which, although barely out of the press, is in immense demand at the circulating libraries. " Uncle Walter" is of the same family as the " Widow Barnaby," and is full of pungent writing, coarse expressions, vulgar scenes, and irreverent and indecorous speeches. Not withstanding all these blemishes, it is a droll picture, or caricature rather, of life, and is eminently calculated to make one laugh. To be sure, all the characters are over drawn and overcoloured ; but there are descriptions, and incidents, and dialogues in the book, that nobody but Mrs. TROLLOPE could write, and that every body will read and enjoy amazingly. A sort of " BECKY SHARPE" is the leading personage ; she moves in the world as Mrs. FITZJAMES, widow and gentlewoman ; but she is in really an accomplished demirep—an irresistible Siren of the LoLA MONTES pat tern. A poor, proud, scheming dowager, Lady DE PAD DINGTON, and a single donkey, Lord GOLDSTABLE, are the other chief dramatis person( e, and they afford ample scope for Mrs. TROLLOPE'S audacious brush. Of course, Mrs. TROLLOPE has many a fling at religion, and never misses an opportunity of sneering at clergymen, dealing her irreverent sneers and foul tongue impartially on what she calls high church and low church divines. Among the authors whose works are about to be submitted to public criticism, Lord JOHN RUSSELL may be mentioned, not on account of his literary eminence, but in respect to his political position. The two first volumes of his " Memoirs and Correspondence of THOMAS MOoRE" will issue from the press in a few days. The noble ex-Premier's editing labour does not appear to have been very great. Probably he thinks killing the reputation of a poor dead poet is a trifle, and that : "If it were done, when 'tis done then 'twere well It were done quickly." Poor TONI MOORE, I pity you for having such a bio grapher. COMMERCIAL AND MONETARY NEWS. MONDAY NIGHT. To a certain extent the cause of the absence of any material rise in prices, concurrently with the vast increase which has taken place in the stocks of the precious metals, is in course of solution. A large quantity of the gold, coined at our own Mint, and in those of the United States, has gone out again to Australia and to California, to supply a currency for the immense transactions in the pre cious metals themselves, and for the trade in other commodities which has sprung up in those colonies. From a million to a million and a half sterling per month in gold dust, or nuggets, cannot be ex changed, and shipped off from the mines, without requiring a large increase of monetary facilities; and emigrants, going out with capital to avail themselves of the golden harvest offered to them, find it their best policy to take that capital in the shape of specie. Hence we have seen that, during the past three months, there has been no perceptible increase in the stores held by the Bank of England, notwithstanding the large importations of gold. This, however, must shortly have an end. When California and Australia are once supplied with a currency sufficient for the ordinary purposes of their commercial operations, coined gold will become a drug in countries where few are likely to be bor rowers of money, and dust and nuggets will find their way to Europe, and especially to Great Britain, in exchange for commodities, and not, as at present, for money—currency. What the position of the Bank of England will be if our views are realized, is most probably at this moment exciting the serious and anxious consideration of its directors. In the meantime it is impossible to be blind to the fact, that a universal rise in prices, as measured in gold, has already commenced; and it will pro bably be seized hold of, when parliament meets, as evidence of the beneficial effect of Free Trade policy. Produce of all kinds is becoming the object of speculation. TEA, SUGAR, COTTON, and GRAIN, have lately jumped up, from little ap parent cause, beyond the abundance of money seeking for employment. Land and Houses, Shares in good-paying Railways, and other fixed property, have also felt its influence. The only circumstance which, in our opinion, can arrest this beneficial movement—we say " beneficial," because Produce, especially, has been for some time much too low in price—is the absorption of British capital, and the consequent drain, for a time, of money, for invest ment in Foreign Loans, Railways, and other much more questionable undertakings, inviting pros pectuses of which crowd the columns of our lead ing public Journals; and, should this folly go on 'to any considerable extent, we may find that, notwithstanding the aid of our new gold producing countries, we are not altogether re lieved from the possibility of panic and crisis. Could we but induce moneyed Capitalists to invest their funds in reproductive works at Home, or in our Colonies, we should be more disposed to be satisfied with our prospects. The return from the Bank of England for the week ending the 9th of October gives the following results when compared with the previous week : Public deposits .. 9,076,438; Increase £141,280 Other deposits .. 11,493,050; Decrease 39,496 Rest .. .. 3,559,657 ; Increase 2,242 On the other side of the account — Government securities £14,189,182 ; the same as before. Other securities.. .. 12,483,569 ; Increase £8,840 Notes unemployed .. 12,655,645 ; Decrease 90,935 The amount of notes in circulation is £22,252,185, being an increase of £8,370 ; and the stock of bullion in both departments is £21,718,018, show ing an increase of £164,408 when compared with the preceding return. ISSUE DEP Notes issued £34,907,830 ARTMENT. Govrnt. Debt.. £11,015,100 Other securities 2,984,900 Gold coin &bu1n.20,888,676 Silver bullion .. 19,154 £34,907,830 £34,907,830 BANKING D Prop.'s capital .£14,553,000 Rest. 3,559,657 Public deposits. 9,076,438 Other deposits . 11,493,050 7-day, &c. bills. 1,456,439 £40,138,584 I tions Her ith all Foreign Powers-- ave lan s for the settlemen Herat, in t arranged—a ave hai Truly, I railway boarding school m 111 6PW44t►QA, 14 Ws2=B , col, .nd-bull hOB iugt Nvouxo THE LIVERPOOL STANDARD, TUESIDAN, 00120 BER 19, 1852. POLICE COURT.-YESTERDAY. STEALING " SHAKINGS."—Denis Miley, Joseph Bur ridge, and Charles Hughes, three rough-looking youths, were charged by a police-officer with stealing a cart load of old ropes, known in nautical language as " shak ings," from a vessel in the Victoria-dock. The cart was stopped Ly the officer at the dock gates, when the pri soners, on being questioned, said they had got the ropes from the Star of the West, but this was found to be untrue. A witness saw Dailey and Hughes loading the cart, but there was no direct evidence against Burridge, who was consequently discharged. The other two pri soners were sent to prison for seven days each. PICKING POCKETS.—Serjeant Russell, of the detective force. charged three lads with picking pockets in Mill lane, on Saturday night. Their names were Samuel Mall, Samuel Sloane, and James Doyle. The two first were committed for seven days each, but the latter was dis charged. ROBBERY BY AN ERRAND BOY.—James Carney was charged by Wm. Brown, chemist, of London-road, with stealing 6s. 10d. from the till, in his shop. Mr. Brown said that the prisoner was employed by him as an errand boy, but was frequently left in charge of the shop, and so had access to the till. He suspected that there was something wrong going on, and, accordingly, on Friday last, a quantity of marked money (fifteen shillings) was put in the drawer. The prisoner was afterwards appre hended, and a portion of the marked money found on his person. The prisoner was committed for two months. ASSAULT AND ROBBERY.—Wm. Foster, John Williams, and Wm. Nugent, were charged with assaulting John Allan, and stealing his cap. Allan and two others were going along Waterloo-road on Saturday night, when they were attacked by the three prisoners. Police-officer 475 saw Nugent throw something into an entry, and a cap was found, but it did not belong to the prosecutor. The prisoners were each fined 20s„ or one month's imprison ment, for the assault. A " CUTTING" JOKE.—James Lennon was sent to prison for seven days for stealing a pocket knife, the pro perty of William O'Callaghan. The prosecutor keeps a stand in the Goree Piazzas, and the prisoner when passing took up the article and ran away. Prisoner in his defence said he took the knife in joke only. A HOLY RESTING PLACE.—An old withered Irish- woman, named Ann Looney, was charged by the Sexton of St. Martin's chapel with being concealed in one of the pews on Saturday night. Prisoner in her defence said she had walked from near Manchester on that day, and being a stranger in town, and not knowing where to go, she thought she might as well be in chapel as in a worse place, and seeing people going in, she went in to. Fatigue, however, overcame her religious zeal, and she fell asleep, and did not awake till the sexton discovered her on going his usual round before locking up. As there was no reason to doubt her story, she was discharged with a caution. THACICERAY'S LECTURES.—The lecture was delivered on Friday last at the PhilharmoniC Hall, the authors treated of being Sterne and Goldsmith. There was a numerous and fashionable attendance, and Mr. Thackeray has created for himself a reputation as a lecturer, which will ensure him larger audiences in Liver pool on any future occasion. QUICK PASSAGE.—The packet ship " Anna," Capt. Downward, one of the " Fox" line of Australian packets which sailed from Liverpool on the 6th April last, arrived at Adelaide on the 21st June, after a fine run out of 76 days. one of the ouickest voyages on record. From our e Lear: that the " Africa" - belonging to the berth, and their sailing qui those of the " Anna.". 'ox" line are now on the s are said to be equal to OPENING OF THE LIVERPOOL PUBLIC LIBRARY. The official opening of this important and highly -useful institution took place yesterday morning. Soon after ten o'clock his Worship the Mayor, Thomas Littledale, Esq., a large body of the municipal authorities, and other dis tinguished gentlemen assembled at the Town-hall, and, forming in procession, proceeded along Castle-street, Lord-street, Church-street, Bold-street, and Slater-street to the building at the corner of the latter place with D..ike street. His Worship entered the building about eleven o'clock, accompanied by Wm. Brown, Esq., 1\1.P., Chas. Turner, Esq., M.P., Thos. Thornely, Esq., M.P., J. A. Picton, S. Holme, J. C. Ewart, J. Parker, P. F. Curry, J. Pollock, (Judge of the County Court,) W. Statham, T. Avison, it. Frodsham, R. V. Yates, H. Neill, Thomas Fleming, J. Woodruff, Thos. Booth, (J.P.,) E. Bradley, J. Bramley-Moore, Robt. Aked, J. Johnson, M. Gregson, A. F. Hall, J. C. Fernihough, C. Ashlin, EQqrs.. &c., &c., Dr. M'lntyre, the Rev. Dr. Hume, the Rev. H. Hamp ton, Mr. C. Millward, President of the Liverpool Literary and Dramatic Society, &c. A large and highly-respecta ble assemblage of ladies and gentlemen were also present. The desirability of establishing a public library under the provisions of the recent act was first brought under the notice of the council by Mr. Picton, in April, 1850, when he moved the appointment of a committee to in quire into the matter. The proposition was seconded by Mr. T. Avison, and met with the approbation of the Council. The committee appointed on that occasion sub sequently reported in favour of the plan, but the progress of the scheme was retarded for a time in consequence of the want of suitable premises, and from other adverse cir cumstances. In the following year, however, an impetus was given to the development of the proposition by the Earl of Derby signifying his willingness to give to the town his collections in natural history provided a public museum were united with the free library. The advan tages of such a munificent offer could not be lost • and communication was consequently held with his lordship, with a view of securing his choice collection for the town. For this purpose the premises in Duke-street, formerly known as the Union Newsroom, were purchased by the Corporation, together with a piece of land adjoining, upon which an extensive wing to the other building has since been erected for the reception of the museum. One important step adopted by the Council consisted in the formation of an association, with power to raise funds to be appropriated in the purchase of books. From this association the Council have received £1389. 2s. 10d. The library at present contains 10,000 volumes. Many valua ble books have been presented by the Liverpool Library, the oldest literary institution in the town ; and the Dra matic Association have devoted the proceeds of a public performance to the purchase of books. In the course of the present year the committee intend to add 4,000 more volumes to the library. The library will be opened to the public from nine in the morning to ten in the evening ; and the committee have it in contemplation, at the earliest practical period, to recommend to the Council the establishment of one or more lending libraries. The museum is not yet in a sufficiently complete state to be thrown open to the public, but the work of classifi cation and arrangement is progressing rapidly, and it is expected that this interesting collection will be ready for public inspection in a week or two. On the arrival of the procession at the Library, the MAYOR and party walked round the room, after which his worship proceeded to address the assembly. He said, illustrious as the 18th of October used to be in the annals of Liverpool, by the election of a gentleman to fill the office now held by him, though that often embroiled the town in a contest of sometimes a week's duration, it would this year have a greater weight of glory attached to it by the proceedings of that day. (Hear, hear.) Nor did he think the day selected for the occasion altogether inappropriate, though it was far more compatible with the spirit of the age than the beginning of one of those contested elections which had kept the - town in a state of excitement, within his own memory, for a week together. (Cheers.) It had been said, why establish a public library, when so many are incapable of taking advantage of it ? But was this really so ? Schools were now established in all parts, where the advantages of education were widely diffused, and where every one had the opportunity of acquiring knowledge, which such an Institution as that would be the means of increasing. Suppose the case of an artisqn. It was now manifest that he would make any sacrifice rather than his children should remain uneducated or destitute of the means of acquiring that knowledge which would be useful to them in after life. (Hear, hear.) It now rested with the people them selves to avail themselves of the advantages set before them. Reading itself was the means of getting at the opinions and arguments of others, and good opinion and and sound argument would at length prevail ; and relying upon the fact that we have the greatest amount of freedom, and ere governed by the most just laws, we may rest assured that the knowledge here acquired will counteract the arguments of those seditious and dan gerous pamphlets, whose only recommendation is their cheapness. (Cheers.) He felt assured that that was but the commencement of a very much larger establishment, and he did hope that steps would be taken—indeed were being taken—by the Town Council to establish a museum and library attached, which will be a credit to the town, and a very just and profitable investment of the funds of the town. (Applause). His Worship concluded by call ing upon the chairman of the committee to address the company. Mr. J. A. PICTON rose, amid loud cheers. He said the opening of this institution took place under circumstances peculiarly propitious. The beautiful aspect of the day— the assemblage of all parties and all denominations of religionists, who took an interest in what would be for the benefit and advantage of the town—and last, though not least, the attendance of so many of the fairer half of the community, all tended to add to the interest of the pro ceedings in which they were engaged. (Cheers.) The duty devolved upon him of saying a few words on the history and progress of the undertaking to the present time, and the future intentions of its promoters. The task would have been an agreeable one, were it not that he felt inadequate to perform it as he could wish. As it was, he threw himself upon the indulgence of those pre sent whilst he endeavoured briefly to state what had already been accomplished, and next laid before them what it was yet expected would be done. Public libraries are no novelties. To say nothing of the large libraries which have been handed down to us ever since the revival of learning there havebeen large collections of books open to the student. These libraries did to a certain extent answer the purpose for which they were intended, but the spirit of the age now required something more. The time has gone by when learning is to be confined to the rich and affluent. There is a craving for information—a thirst for knowledge on the part of the public at large, and people will quench their thirst at the fountain, but whether that fountain shall be noxious or wholesome, poisonous or nutritious, depends almost entirely on those who are to direct public opinion. (Hear, hear.) It was to supply this want that they were now moving. They however were not the first in the field. The good work commenced at Salford, then War rington, and then the city of Manchester, which always did things on the most magnificent scale, had recently opened their free public library in the presence of some of the most eminent men in every walk of literature and science. He would next proceed to say a few words upon the progress of the present work. The idea of establishing a free public library was first broached a little more than two years ago ; and everything has tended to rivet more and more the attention of the public to the object. There had been difficulties, no doubt, with which the committee have had to contend. Prejudices had been raised, but now, he was happy to say, they had the public entirely on their side. The statistics of the institution were as follows :—The building in which they were assembled cost £2,500 ; the addition at the back for the purpose of the museum was £1,200. At the time when the sub ject was first broached, an association was formed, of which Mr. T. B. Horsfall was president, having for its object the collection of books for the library. Of this fund £1,389. 2s. 10d. had been paid for books. In addition to this, they had received considerable donations of books. The Liverpool Library, one of the oldest insti tutions in the town, having been established nearly a cen tury, had presented a valuable assortment of books, amounting to about 2,000 volumes. They had also received valuable donations from private individuals, and the Literary and Dramatic Society had given the proceeds of a performance which had not yet been received. The expenses, including the cost of the building, the transfer of the museum, &c., were £5,744. ss. 7d., which, includ ing a sum of £3OO remaining yet to be expended in the purchase of books, made a total of £6,000 expended up to the present time. Through the influence of the Corpora tion, an Act of Parliament was obtained, legalizing the institution, and giving power to levy a rate not exceeding one penny in the pound, for the purpose of supporting the Library, the Derby Museum, and the Botanic Garden. Whether it would be necessary to lay this rate on or not, would depend upon the support those insti tutions received ; but he (Mr. Picton) felt sure that it would be cheerfully paid by the public. (Cheers.) Nay, more, their committee had been boring for months. The spring is now unsealed, and the living waters flow on unimpeded, and he hoped the fountain may never become dry—that its healing streams may flow forth to distant generations, and that countless thousands may drink of it and find their minds refreshed. (Ap plause.) It too often happened that we who live in this age took credit to ourselves for all the good that was done; but this was just as bad as a railway passenger taking credit to himself for the construction of the en gine. (Cheers and laughter.) It had been the fashion to traduce the old Corporation, and some said why open the Library on the 18th of October. What, it was said, a library—a public library—if such had been done in old Corporation times, even the scarlet breeches in the Town-hall would have trembled at the result. (Cheers and laughter.) But we have no reason to find fault with the old Corporation. They did the work they had to do, and they did it well. (Cheers.) They had the making of the Corporate money—we have the more pleasing duty of ex pending it. They laid the foundation of the Corporation estate, let us see that our calculations be equally sound and good with the work they did. There was an old relic which was placed on the tableof the Town Hall, after the banquets which took place there, which referred to the completion of the purchase of the Great Heath, the foundation of the Corporate Estate. He referred to the old silver to bacco box, now turned into a snuff box. If they would tarn to the excellent history of the town by Mr. Thomas Baines, they would find that the occasion of the presenta tion of that box was one memorable in the annals of Liver pool. It was at the time when Lord Sefton, or probably Lord Molyneux had got into a dilemma, and was obliged to dispose of his right to the Great Heath, or the land beyond the pool. They saw looming in the distance the future prosperity or Liverpool, ana tneremre avauea Eue...ei,.. of the opportunity to make the purchase, and thus lay the foundation of the great estate now in the possession of the Corporation. Thus was laid the foundation of a most noble and magnificent structure, which has been handed down to us for our completion. The task is optivinua 1:11 Gil LLG - 4 , VW ula•••••••••• , “ , buildings worthy to decorate our city—tc of heaven and the sea breezes of healyi alleys and mur was the thirst of the soul to be provided for, and that could only be satisfied by draughts from the fountain of pure wisdom. (Cheers.) The time, he hoped, was fast approaching when, with the key of knowledge in their hand, they would throw open its doors wide to all, when every man may enter and commune with the great spirits of the past—with Shakspeare and Milton, Scott and Byron, Bacon and Newton—who will here come at his bidding, and by whose labours he will find his mind informed, and his time pass pleasantly away. (Cheers.) Such studies being appre ciated, if they taught nothing else they would teach a lesson of humanity, for the more a man knew the more he would feel his own ignorance—the better they understood their duties, the better would they be qualified to perform them. (Applause.) But he did not wish to be under stood as inculcating the idea that knowledge alone was all that was required. Religion with her benign and sacred influences must come forward to give the crowning touch, or all their labour would be vain. These efforts should be the teaching of truth—truth would descend from the great Creator of us all; and it was a fact, that the more the mind was filled with truth of a secular nature, the better would it be prepared for religious instruction. The ad vantage of such an Institution was to furnish men with the means of improvement, and any one may in this country obtain distinction in any class of society if he is only fitted for it. (Cheers.) The speaker then proceeded to notice the present position of the building and the Institution generally. It was, he said, commodious, light, cheerful, and comfortable. The only fault it had was that it was too small. Its shelves had already 10,000 volumes upon them, and there was money in hand for the purchase of more. The Derby Museum contained 17,800 specimens, being a few more than was to be found in the British Museum. Many of these were still in boxes, but the committee hoped shortly to have them arrangdd for the inspection of the public. There had also been presented to them several pictures, and he trusted these would form the foundation for a gallery of art, which would do credit to the town and elevate the taste of the community. (Applause.) Well, it might be said, if the building is too small, why not go for a larger. This was a point not lightly to be decided on. In the first place the site would have to be considered—a very large sum of money would be required—and again, will the public of Liverpool appreciate what we are doing for them ? It is in vain we provide books if they will not come to read—it is in vain we have a public Museum if the public will not come to see it. It was therefore deemed better to open upon a small scale, to be increased if the public require it. But he hoped better things of Liverpool, and that the time was not far distant when the town would be as distinguished for arts, sciences, and knowledge, as she is for commerce. (Cheers.) A noble scheme had been propounded for opening out large and magnificent thoroughfares. He trusted nothing would prevent its being carried out. Here he wished to remark that he did not know any class so much interested in the improvement of the town as the shopkeepers. If they could only make the town attractive, and bring to it strangers from all quarters of Europe and the globe, in a pecuniary point of view it will be a great advantage to them. He could imagine a view which probably would be realized before 1862. He could imagine himself standing in Castle-street looking through those two magnificent pillars of Hercules, the Bank of England and the Union Bank. He could suppose a gently sloping avenue, opening out the south portico of St. George's Hall. Go a little further and look from the Town-hall, and they would see a light elongated bridge spanning the hollow of the old pool, rising gradually up to the north front of St. George's Hall. But you see something else. What is that dome a little further northward, with the statute of Science on the top—a fit companion to Bri tannia on the Town Hall ? " Why," says the inhabitant, " that is the magnificent public library and museum. (Loud cheers.) Every stranger goes to see the two great Lions of Liverpool, St. George's Hall and the Public Library and Museum, and it has now made Liverpool so celebrated that we are going to have a university." Was this too great to be realized ? They had only to will it, and it would be done. (Applause.) Then, he said, let Manchester look well to her laurels. It was not always the greatest flourish of trumpets that caused the greatest victory. Sometimes it happened that the last became first. He trusted now they would go on and make Liver pool as celebrated for such institutions, as she is now for greatness in other respects. (Loud cheers.) Mr. Picton concluded by introducing W. Brown, Esq., M.P. Mr. BROWN, who was received with loud cheers, said he was taken completely by surprise ; nevertheless, he would venture to say a few words on this interesting occa sion. The chairman of the committee had depicted what he really believed would take place. He had also spoken of the old corporation and what it had done for the town, but he (Mr. Brown) would go back to some earlier period of history, and say that Liverpool was much indebted to the Corporation for having encouraged foreigners to come to Liverpool to trade, and by whose influence it had now become one of the first ports in the world. After alluding to the nature of the studies to be pursued in the institution, he proceeded to expatiate on the advantages of printing by moveable types, first introduced into England by Caxton, who was sent to Germany to learn the art by the then Archbishop of Canterbury, and concluded with expressing a hearty wish for the prosperity of the institution. (Cheers.) Mr. TURNER, M.P., next addressed the assembly. When the enthusiastic cheering with which he was re ceived had subsided, he expressed his earnest wish for the success of the institution—an institution in which he felt the deepest interest, and to promote the success of which he should devote all his energies, both in the council and in parliament, whenever opportunity offered. He also expressed the satisfaction be felt at being able to join every class of his fellow townsmen at the opening of such an institution, where all classes of religionists and all parties mingled together in union and concord. Mr. T. J. THORNLEY, M.P., also addressed the meet ing, recommending the establishment of a lending library in connection with the institution. The Rev. Dr. HUME being called upon, rose to address the assembly, and was received with loud cheers. He commenced by saying that he might adopt the apology of previous speakers, that he had not received previous notice ; but on a subject on which his heart had been placed for years, he would be ashamed of himself if he were not ready to speak in season or out of season. There was not one in all that respectable and numerous assembly who rejoiced more heartily than he did, at the progress made this year ; but he hoped they would not regard the proceedings as anything more than a step in the right direction ; the mounting of the first round in the ladder of intellectual progress. Liverpool has long since been celebrated for her physical greatness, her extensive lines of massive docks, and her valuable public buildings. Long may she continue to be the glory of the ports of western Europe—the Tyrus of modern times. But why should not there be intellectual celebrity and advancement too, for men have mental as well as bodily wants. To bear any part in the founding or using of such a library was at once a duty and a privilege ; but to read in it was also a high gratification. His own greatest pleasures had been those of his study, in burning the midnight oil. There a man enjoyed the best society of his own or other times, and could exchange thoughts and sympathies with the mighty living or the mighty dead. He could travel also over the whole world, and this was important at a season of the year when excursions were suspended. He could know France better than the Frenchman ; and Ireland or the United States better than Patrick or brother Jonathan. So also of history, philosophy, science, &c., as well as of geography or topography. Mr. Thornely had made a graceful allusion to the subject of a lending library, a subject to which he was happy to say that the committee had already given their attention, and which they would carry out as soon as possible. Without this, much would be left undone ; for the very class whom it is our wish to elevate could make least use of it, from their occupation at their daily toils. If the mechanic, there fore, could not come to the library, let the books be deposited on the table of his own cottage ; thisvvas bringing Mahomet to the mountain. He hoped they would excuse him proposing to some persons of limited experience, a hint respecting how to read. Tens of thousands were too discursive, and never thought of subject or system. They had breadth enough in all conscience, but no depth. They read books as one plays a game of chess, or takes a glass of wine with a friend, merely to kill time or pass the hour. without any idea of ultimate results. He would rather see a man read on the principle of the South Sea Islander, who plants a tree in the hope that himself and children will eat of its fruit, and sit beneath its shade. There is no selfishness in true intelligence ; and in this respect it is like true religion. The man of learning is not jealous; he would have all like himself; not that he would sink to the lower level of others, but that he would elevate them to his own. Dr. Hume mentioned that so early as February, 184 S, he had spoken of the necessity of founding a great public library in Liverpool; but that he had no idea of seeing that suggestion so soon realised. Since then, the battle of intelligence had been begun, and fought, and won, at which they all cordially rejoiced. (Applause.) Mr. S. HOLME rose to propose a vote of thanks to the Mayor, and in eloquent terms set forth the advantages of the institution, more especially to the working men, who, he trusted, would largely avail themselves of it.—(Cheers.) Mr. POLLOCK (Judge of the County Court) seconded the motion. He was there, by the confidence of others, in a position in which it should be his duty to administer the law, and to enforce order. The greatest security for law and order was in the intelligence of the community, and therefore he was not qut of place in being present at the opening of an institution having for its object the advancement of knowledge.—(Applause.) The MAYOR briefly acknowledged the honour. Mr. BROWN then proposed the thanks of the assem blage to Mr. Picton and the committee, which was seconded by Mr. TURNER. Mr. PicTos in acknowledging the compliment said, the committee and himself would feel that the best thanks they could receive would be to find that the institution was appreciated, and that it became increasingly useful. Three cheers were then given for the mayor and for the committee, and the proceedings terminated. HORRIBLE ATTEMPT AT BURRING. —A horrible attempt at " burking," took place in the vicinity of Yarmouth, on Thursday. The intended victim is a servant girl, named Mary Ann Proudfoot, and the person suspected of the atrocious attempt is acorn -porter, named Samuel Howth, p t l o aY s in o g me moans close n who was in the same service as the unfortunategirl, e Town and e by whom she is pregnant. Between eight and nine Batteryo b n y , T a h n u d r . os had aa giving y vt evening,hinegir attentionn s a o l a m r m e h o s y a s, h was made, when a drawn rc wo man was found lying under the wall of the adjoining mill. She was insensible, her face and head were hor: ribly disfigured, and a plaster of pitch and tar fastened under her chin, was covered over the front ❑art of her dress showed that she had taken part in a severe st - ru Recovering, she said, I am pregnant by Samuel Ho I was to meet him by appointment at eight o'clock, money he was to give a immediately put a tar plaster over tempted to stranele me with his Sure] .t me v ble." ntly at and bead pipe, and div dared he had steel of Coat, cravat %ucled. le de- d intri- EPARTMENT Gov. securities.£l4,lB9,lB2 Other securities 12,483,569 Notes .... ... 12,655,645 Gold & silv. coin 810,188 £40,138,584 A prospectus has been published of a new Colo nial and Foreign Bank proposed to be incorporated by royal charter. The projector is Mr. Hugh Robertson, of London, who states that his main object is to correct the system on which much of the colonial and foreign trade is now carried on, by giving more direct facilities for the payment and negotiation of bills drawn on account of our foreign and colonial trade. He assumes the capital of the proposed bank at £20,000,000, and estimates the probable profits at £7,376,000, of which £2,040,000 would be paid for interest on deposits, £2,000,000 for expenses, and £2,500,000 would be left for dividend to shareholders. Our SHARE MARKET has been more active all the week than for some time, and prices have been generally on the advance. Some stocks, in conse quence of contemplated amalgamations, or new working arrangements with neighbouring com panies, have risen materially—such as York and Noah Midlands, Berwicks, and Midlands—all these have advanced three per cent., and are strong at their highest prices. Some of our local stocks have been in demand, at higher prices ; Corn Ex change shares and Leeds Canal particularly so. Insurance shares have also been asked for at full prices. We annex this day's quotations :—Aber deens, 15; Birkenhead, L. and C., 5d s'y;,- d; late Chester and Birkenhead, 22+1; ditto £22, 2i id ; Blackburns, 6+c; Caledonians, 261 k; Chester and Holyhead, 22 ; Eastern Counties, 11 9-16 ; Edinburgh and Glasgow, 38]'-1-; Lancashire and Yorkshire, 851f6 51- ; ditto fifths, 3i-d 37-16ths d; Lancasterand Preston, 38p ; London stock,l2o 1 20 ; Sheffield stock, 32;- 3 2 1; Midland stock, 78+ I 2 4- 1 North British, 91 9 ; St. Helen's pref. 4A- per cent., ip ; Dover stock, 23+ 4; Whitehaven and Furness, 71; York and North Midland, 27 7c ; Demerara, n; Royal Insurance, 13 7 16 p PRODUCE MARKET.—We have had an exten sive business in our different markets during the past week, at gradually hardening prices. SUGAR and COFFEE are is per cwt. dearer. In TEA there has been much excitement; and 10,000 chests have changed hands, chiefly the middling and common descriptions of Congou, at an advance of ;Id to 1d per lb. The accounts from China, just to hand, are highly in favour of holders, the supply being short, and high prices demanded. The shipments of the new TEA were only half those of the pre vious year, say eight million lbs., against sixteen million. 1 5 riee's here have been ruling very low for many months; and, with an increased . Cons and a probability of a reduction in the may reasonably look for a higher range i umption, duty, we in prices Is been a good and general demand both for refining and grocery descriptions of SUGAR at a further advance of 6d I TODAY there -1 ier cwt. or in cludiE g Saturday's busines transa nprise 300 hhds: Jamaica at 325. 6d hhds. St. Vincent at 31s. 6d. to 335.; 33 5. oa, ; 41) MOMS. Antigua at 355. to 365. 6d.; 260 hhds. Barhadoes at 325. 6d. to 385.; 15 hhds. PepaerAra at -132 ii, i 15 iilitl§s Porto Rico 4t 355, Od, to 415.; 7200 mats Mauritius at 34s 3d. to 355.; 2550 bags Pernams at 17s. to 17s. 6d., with 250 brls. at 18s. 3d., and 300 cases 150 bags Bahia at 17s. per cwt. Nothing has been done in MOLASSES. Of Rum, SO puns. Demerara and a few puns. Ja maica have brought previous prices. There are no sales to notice in COFFEE, RICE, Or SALTPETRE. There is a good demand tor TEA to-day, both from the trade and for speculation ; common sound Congou is in request at 91d., and all descriptions up to ls. per lb. show further improvement, holders not being willing to sell such unless at an advance ofd. to Id. per lb. upon last month's currencies. 650 bags Malabar Black PEPPER are reported at 4d., and 200 bags Sincapore White 6f-fd. to 7d. per ib. COTTON MARK ET.—We have had a large busi ness done in Cotton this week, at gradually stiffen ing prices, which resulted in an advance on common and middle qualities of American of Id per lb. up to Friday. Brazils were rather dearer; but Egyptians of the middle and lower quality were freely offered; Surats without change; and Sea Islands at previous extravagant rates. The sales were, to speculators, 26,310 bales; to exporters, 4,410 ; and to the trade, 43,410 bales ;—in all, 74,130. The business on Friday was 15,000 bales, of which 6,000 were for export, with a firm market. This activity is attributed by many parties to un favourable impressions entertained with respect to to the coming crop; but it is very questionable whether much of it is not attributable to a know. ledge, on the part of holders, of the increasing power of consumption of the manufacturing inte rest, and the decreasing stock, which, before we can receive much of the new crop, will be short enough to enable it to be held against spinners. We consumed last year up to this date, 28,908 bales per week ; and this year, we have got through 38,683 bales, exhausting the largest crop ever known. The foreign consumption has also considerably in creased. We have added to our machinery, com pleted and in progress, a power equal to consume weekly 2,000 bales additional ; and shall thus re quire a much larger crop for consumption than we are at all likely to receive. TO-DAY the Africa's advices have not exercised much effect upon our cotton market. At the same time, they are deemed more favourable for buyers, and consequently we have been less excited to-day. A fair inquiry pre vailed, prices of all kinds being fully as dear as on Friday. The sales on Saturday and to-day are 31,000 bales, of which speculators took 6,000, and exporters 3,000 The import in same time is about 15,000 bales. _ GRAIN AND FLOUR.—This market has exhibited increased buoyancy during the week ; and, at the close, Wheat had improved ld. to 2d. per 701b5., Flour 6d. to Is. per brl. and sack, and Indian Corn 6d. to Is. per 4801bs. The imports up to the pub lication of the circular were large from America, but insignificant from other quarters. On Friday and Saturday they were comparatively larger, com prising 12,368 qrs. Wheat, principally American, 1168 sacks also American, and 5992 brls. Canadian. WooL.—There has been a good business done in Irish Wools during the past week. 300 to 400 packs are reported to have been sold for this coun try and the Continent. Hogs at 14id., Wethers, 13/d. to 131 d., delivered in Dublin. Holders are now asking 141 d. and 13-kd. per lb. Russia Wool is in good request, and some lots have been sold at Bd. per lb. MELANCHOLY DEATH OF A ONCE-WEALTHY LIVERPOOL CHEMIST. From the Morning Herald of yesterday we learn some particulars of an inquest, held on Saturday last, in the chaplain's room, Milbank Prison, upon the body of a gen tleman, Mr. John Deane, chemist and druggist, carrying on business in Castle-street in this town, who was for a long series of years known and respected by a large circle of friends. Mr. Deane, it will be remembered, was tried at the last Liverpool Spring Assizes for having forged and uttered a bill of exchange, was found guilty, and sen tenced to ten years' transportation. The circumstance of a person, known to have been in possession of considerable property, being accused of such an offence, created much sensation at the time ; but it was subsequently explained that he had been led into embarrassments to support the firm of a younger son, who had entered into some exten sive speculations in California, which had proved tempo rarily unsuccessful. The son in question suddenly quitted the country, leaving his parent to struggle through his engagements as he could. On his being received into Milbank prison on the 28th of January in this year, Mr. Deane appeared to be in a most desponding state. On the 30th ultimo he became much debilitated from loss of appetite, and was placed in the Infirmary; but he gradu ally sank, and died on Friday morning. At the inquest, Mr. Rendle, the surgeon of the prison, stated that the deceased was all along labouring under great despondency ; he had every attention while in the Infirmary, having arrowroot, rice pudding, and wine, but all was useless. Upon a post 'Norton examination being made, the death was found to arise from tubercular peri tonitis. The unfortunate man had a great objection to communicate with his friends, and Mr. Rendle has no doubt his mental anxiety had accelerated his decease. The jury returned a verdict of " Natural death." Mr. Deane was for many years a constant attendant at the Brunswick (Wesleyan Methodist) Chapel, of which, we believe, he was one of the trustees. BIRKENHEAD. COMPLETION OF THE DOCKS A MEETING of the Trustees of the Birkenhead Docks was held on Wednesday, at the Dock-office, and was numerously attended. The principal business was the contract for the completion of the outer works of the Docks, and the tender of Messrs. Brassy and McCormick was accepted. The contract was ordered to be imme diately executed, and in about a fortnight upwards of a thousand labourers will be set to work. This decision of the Trustees has given the greatest satisfaction in the town, and the influx of strangers is already so great that it is difficult to find room for them. Scores of houses that have been empty for years are now being let. We have authority for stating that a great capitalist has arranged for the purchase of the North Reserve from the Crown. Rumour states the individual to be Mr. Brassey. ,arry the light - Ito the narroc attainments ? There was other ground to work upo lift the people to a higher level—to elevate the taste to inform the minds, of this great community. LIVERPOOL BOROUGH FUSD° the of the Corp )ration of Liverpool, (John WYbebrgoolo The account current of the Treasurer of the L t l a S c . :Id a 1 sundryt Sa t - NV s i m ll a , sq.) for the year ended 31st August, 1852, basi n : t el . ? published. It appears that the total receipts 0. f o ot nary income amount to £152,199 12s. 2('• : ari si°s 0 15, £15,641 te Bs. sd. ; markets, £7,104 6 3 . 9d. ; ll £6 su ,B m o4 s. town duties, £102,378 6s. ; fines on leases and rens to cents fr° o , 0 reb , 311 3 , ,, for 091e3, :to 11,081 9s. 11d. ; magistrates'clerks , • s ' () 23,84 4s. Id., leaving a balance of £25,3-12 55 ,,. 0 t1ie which is devoted tojextraordinary purposes. A.,,, 133 % ses 43 T . h 6 e d. t ; ota d l it p t a o y p nf ay t m he ents are—for interest, £25,560 153 3d. ° P-P s d Queen's visit, £7 , 639 19. . bliclibr . 6d. ; free Pu for ce, and museum, £1,162 Os. 3d. ; constabularl sod £14,805 Os. 9d. ; borough gaol, £8,107 'Ss. j ' county The expenses £16,561 6s. 6d. ef o extraordin • ' extraordinary receipts, including the balsn e t ot the • ordinary fund, and the balance in the hands e f ` kr ig _ i on Heywood, Sons, and Co., ~ in bank accounts, 8'403, to £46,511 Is. 2d., present a total of £183,911 ', o der Theprincipalitem is £106,033 14s. received on but l.l ; tct, thes several provisions of the Municipal Atnende3e%,.o the Gaol Act, the Borough Fund PAct and th e " t to and Wash-houses Act. The payments apr, to £151,328 9s. 10d., leaving a balance Pa) of £79 3 us' 2d. £154,328 the hands of the treasurer, and £28,789 16 5 . 911 .;RIP con of Among the payments are £33,910 Bs . 10 fre Of tbe . • bond debt ; £4,G84 18s. 8d •on accoun t rai pi library and museum ; £15,318 12s. lOil• ge ne it ct Gee d provements • £2l ' , ,92a lls. 3d. law courts and •••-• ' Hall ; and £41,573 103. 7d. New Gaol ments arn°ll3o., LATEST INTELLIGE MONDAY EVENING, OCTOBER 18r: ELECTRIC TELEG h 0 71 5 LIBERATION OF ABD-E L .KADER.— rrB l,o 1 %0 announces the liberation of Abd-el-Kader, w—troot°3-tei conveyed to Broussa, in Turkey, and receive patch ° worthy of his rank. Another telegraphic de s A rf tbe that he swore on the Koran never to disturb -*'• rd _ thN e d The Globe's Paris correspondent is idol-I/1e:350 President's marriage with the Princess WO l ' s tio o '4 affair, and it will be solemnized before the cold dor' It is believed that the senate will be conl°-ref the present week, g a per TURKEY.—The General of the Ordnance , is app RlA ointed Finance out Maste bet p tegi , SY.—Beyut letters . of the 28th se ° od that hostilities, on a small scale, have C O tween the Syrian army and the Druses. LONDON. peS,t' ti ll amount to :£ C n a 4t bi o n of e o : o4ool o d u . n r c ,T : i l ost w ead i l l i l inm be cp oa h rl e itf l doirnontnioaNStE'oentd sen,sestiiste:iY_6:oto`lo:c,fiiiii!:, £4 T 3 1: 0 e 00 G m l o o: e sterling.con tain s Totalthe following rai sed in .d e ll : al l : (n fro b i e: n 0 1 0 withdrawnf p o r r e forma, t the total aggregate X 3 year, ,fromso 5, x o t : i 0 : le ; 4 B 5 importations o t ,c r ir a utna l rr i ti a ni 0 , gtnn:fi3rs.firt within- t onril ,rioeol ital. on:171:09i, sol o 011 Australia." ~ TATTERSALL'S BETTING. e ; e ; CAMBRIDGESHIRE.-12 to 1 agst Weathergogoabe•tb; 1 agst Azael ; 14 to 1 agst Ephesus ; 15 to 1 agsvcini,s; 16 to 1 agst Knight of the Shire ; 18 to 1 845t h '00' A t : 20 20 t to o a ti g g s s t t Lady Hobble Evely n Noble ; ; 20 2 t 0 0 a to l g a s g t s C t ogni:eefory el' to 1 agst Le Juif; 25 to 1 agst Bardolph. i 5t O bri DERBY.-20 to 1 agst Cineas ;20 to .. 14 - z 20 to 1 agst The Reiver. 0 1 '1 0 h FUNDS, STOCK, AND SHARE 010,1100' Consols, which were very good after the rlbiclb,,v e ril' on Saturday, opened at improved quotations,,oi per',A; ever, were not maintained.—Bank Stock fel„, on sales.—Railway Shares very good at oPen'r t tio n9 tee do criv ith $ r/ sequently became rather flat ; French maintained.—Gold Mining Shares but/anti:looVo dency to improve ; shares in New Banks sligrTbeiveh;tter Foreign Securities generally buoyant ; Tor 4i ' f ber low, owing to speculative salei, but w ere 0 " 1 again late in the day. 2.25 CLOSING PRICES. I ...• Consols, Account 1 100 :1 Bank stock Bills , 0 Do. M0ney,..... 100 Exchequer Three & Qr. per Cents. L. & S. . 103 . 1 FOREIGN 241 54- Alexicans Ditto Threes..... Spanish New Def. 25i i STOCICS• Sp an ish Thr ee • 6 s ': '6 Do. Passives .• . Turkish Swedish RAILWAY 1191 20 London Stock. Do. Quarters . Midland Stock Do. Halves . . N. Staffordshire 4l *dig S. East. & Dover 762 n Arnberg.,Notting ham, &E.Junc Manch'ter, Sheff , and Lincolnshire 321 31 Caledonian Do. Preference East. Counties East Lancashire 74i 54 Edinb. & Glasgow 75/ 61 East Anglian .. Great Northern Do. A. Do. B. SHARES• Great Niresterti .r'' , Lanc. &Yorkshi 3 Do. Fifths " London, Briebt°t • lO A yLoos, Sc nrkd S : o eursswth.eifireels.i .t•79l:iii Do. Exte nsion • 4 Do. Preference 'a Yorlc&N.gidleP Do. Prefere nce Norfolics • • " Leeds North er° N or th British • " ** Do. Pre ference Shrewsbury , Ditto, 78 i ' 35 1 5 6 • • 95, 80i 14 43 5 117 19 I MINING Agua Fria........ /- Ipm A. Californian.... pm i SHARES. A. Maria • • I N. Monde 1 0 ". CORN MARKE ge e tsci , Show of English Wheat moderate, but fall/ 'pry Foreign ; fine English Wheat in demand %rot ad Foreign terms, and in some instances Is. Per g u t lat e ldrplf' Foreign unchanged.—Flour very steadY tot" - OP All Spring Corn rather dearer.—BarleY, lat being rather higher, and Oats, although l° at late rates. English White Wheat .. „ Red Wheat ..... ARRIVALS. English. 6512 8042 0§ 33 , to o 4 51 34 _ t ' C r / ~, Wheat Barley Oats .. Malt .. Beans 13 375 14 .- 8325 1267 945 5601 Scotch Barley, 1164. Peas... Flour . ot e v PRODUCE MAR° Ou t ( 1 : ree f Sugar : Several parcels of foreign sold a f te6 oe , i lA,;i o , 4 the supply not adequate to the demand' Grse, e , r e ; l lo J e r dealers anxious to operate ; low to fin e A OP; DV, 44s 6d to 48s.—Coffee : Home demon larilri • 'vrd Ceylon, 45s 6d to 46s.—Tea firm, with doing; low to good Common Congo'', g e; a t 3j' sale for East Iddia Rice, at a small adve,,",ttec,vds,l gal, lls to 12s.—A brisk demand for Li: o l'oy, rates.—Business in Tallow large; fine t ° ,01";" on the spot.—Wool : Messrs. Hughes 5° ,, / ith - 01 assortment and quantity. Sales progresg ode an advance of halfpenny to one pe n° mencement fully supported. CATTLE MARKE T ' 1 1 tot °~ du P ! The supply being large, trade wa s ~,,, to . tions, at a decline of 2d. per stone. „, uP' to 4 Beef.. 2s. 2d. to 3s 10d. 1 Lamb• r oil: Mutton3s. Od. to 4s 6d. I Pork. • ,f 9. 10 6 ' . 3 Veal.. • . —"".. • • • 6357 Calves ••..... Oa •"" ARRIVALS• col: 405400 Cambridge, Leicester, and Nor th 6 0 ~ .• 4, 0 Beasts .. , ............. .. •••' , „. 6 1 ' • , a 4 Scotch Beasts . ..• • " ..•• j 9, 00 Holland Pigs kFe MANCHESTER laNrb r inw e u ' d n i ri,' North Staffordshire, Beasts ..... . ••• • • •. • • O7 II /7 Sheep ....... ••'' ' •.' 1 0 • risL C slckh7t a o;sale l i C rvevid;eaproeoselrsen.,,.ydd.,.ssaoo,h.snn.r.iiskdrii Caledonian, :N..0. a; ~.4no2cm..idr6. . 1 s st ,;i.. h. ad, s T. .... 11 .. ‘.:0 .... i: • ..; t. • ,.:51. t; ti:e. 05.3. r.:1.1.:1,..1,a • ;;;:i ii:1,11:cil I< ol : If - - - 4;- --- ESC I ;te 9 ? ; 3ctaia2nosißdnl4, Dover,i Blackburn, 234 Beasts iS r o . P e° Market veGryLfiArmSG;OsNayaslAN NlP'ands6col,l9,o, LI UP' P'' SHIPPING INTEL o a h jeC , 41 CUXHAVEN, OCT. 18.—The Jane., oit" the Madoc, from the Baltic to Liverpoo' A 1)1 was spoken 40 miles west of Heligolanu' Lass, arrived here from Marseilles. 103 `latedoeioPi HOUSE ROBBERIES.—So frequent ° - ; 11 a c r o v f tf the plunders committed on dwellin_Oticttetoo9 that the chief constable has issued 1,1. the public to examine and render Perreccffecte:fter oc!/1 enings. Numerous entries ha'e been d dal d O li e tli beans of forci the coal -grids ; police books recordinstances of prenTop f oo tio P ro ty where admission is gained by skfl,ity to, A D '9 The ordinary lock offers no di A c l o the'Lli" burglar ; but the most acconwlisbn- oiciug yet, to our knowledge, succeeded in r bination latch FOREIGN AENDPB°RRITVISIIIIII 5 M MANTLES, t guljy .'or J MACLENNAN re e c w TE 5, • Arrival m A S 1 4 00 1 44, BOL D-S 1 SHAW : 9 an Vol and would specs " • - MANTLE DE TMENT, "nei;otii P.' 0, iiiie greater Vari of NOVELTIES, , 0 pricsit / Material bined vvitli co:10111 an y ''' y i ever be offered to the Public by in " spool --- Livy 0 C Eg T a E i. - )y ~6~~ T .~!. u Ti:r!. PROPRIETOR , Or .7, PERCY-STANNT No 1 STANDARD GENERAL Pt." NO‘ 4, ST , GEOBOS'S Citr°- Sheep