The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser. — Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1850-02-05 00:00:00

p. 5, Itt). 5. 1850 to bt Ett. —ray 0 be ----- s7BUB- 111 a p p he ,_LE,,, Nine FIELDS, on the North side of te do n-road, about two miles from the Exchange, _ rf d t'ttlte Ze end of Deane -street, containing about 32k. 2 . R. 22P., 0 O ' C L I g, C e I WO ✓ mr, T --Lvare at A i r in the occupation of Mr. J. Gibbons, f. , biet it i' / !ather 'a eet, , G P pi L a, Y litt we a nd Mr. E. Molyneux. bove are conve- DAi All for'fluaight bef°llratdh,eztle.M ,c. A rithher quantity ,talmeatsl44l 0. a o t H. I, ranker • • • Sun , , c , , az,s particular quire of Mr. E. MOLYNEUX, or Mr. , . 6 19 ' o Yal 13 ° Messrs. 14Iolyneux, Taylor, and Co.'s beautiful,6o -b uildings, and each rulYard s ',,,,o' of th e s ier Lnd th e 1, d ~ as war e , ;fora 11,1 d eontrarts. „,. 0,1,,0,,G. OF LIVERPO 'rnt ti ',INT R ACTS FOl. SEWERS. OL. at 311.' gsk to the Bow COMMITTEE of the Council of . imIL./ tb ^ i at t ”' consti.""gt. , of Liverpool are ready to receive TENDERS c 43, IN at ~ICtIOn. of the several SEWERS shown on the Plans rox ~ P.wallit. st " Office of the Borough Engineer, Public offices, „ov . -p rin ted .s„,n_reet, Liverpool. 0 EleVe';, ::',;,end,r, 71..vifications of the work to be done with the forms race, s t ' : .. a lathE n 4d all other information may be obtained at h 1 , , died euho.. sneersffice, and no - will be accepted unless la) y ' il e o rid e of such print rms. Flu" N uiee, „ e ls, addr to the'Chairman of the . Health ' "'„ ° eataii. j . I : r l ia "",. end ed " Tender for the construction of a le" B a novv` ~ ~`Qelit h Ihr ' must blft at the above Office on or be 711' I 'e Li nn (' ofFeb ruary e in e stant, and the Committee will 0 accept the lowest Tender. By order. 'e 031, W.lll. SHUTTLEWORTH, Town Clerk. I, e, 2, Co rnwallis treet elTuarY 1,1850. -8 ' yen o'Cloc°; Ptt6 N tndso— me e u sual 10' •,) the 60 NcH• Naos. ink, illth 1,.11(4 k ARTICL IL, in a LADIES ' l triD p a ' She wi instructed in a 11 the Branches ' Utl i c s.. .m u cati . A sma ll P rem i um requi red. ARD Office. Z4lantett. o,Clock pro [NTL r, sof then andcn GO' v ate C°"eC ; : 1 1 BritiO t fic N't(4l, S u fi ONEY TO LEND. 7th ia stan h 1.4 h MONE m £3OO to £2,000, 114 Y had up, Attto 'N om goo old Security. D AS LIE, Surveyor, &c., Royal Bank -ItIPIN -LENT on PLATE, WATCHES, !_vtelire 0 0 :,;1 - A ll t't Si'di . ' ; ', / . l tY, SILKS ETS, WOOLLENS, LISP' (p h itly tha t "-• and escription of Property, in SUMS in • ‘kte 460, to .el,OOO. 001it3 , , o re -street, two doors from Back Colquit-street. lies,l York! uxr]of.i Carmt airs ns, r e 10l P 11 sizes! „ c f n e SaNP.d.l a ched 10 lost QIN ;ch Lln e t otl Hoyle'!oa col mns,4 o ds,° ery ii ka h? r kri a is ik t ß o tßS D. HACKETT, Mus. Bac. Oxon, he w f the Parish Church, e pleasure to inti ,,,,ltat,'lllirir,cl'lLßES'UNlF hi ESSIONAL ENGAGE "l,tiot'cli4t-n°„`,"Le Prese ek ` 4 t e,„' Pitic". , e o Forte: Organ, Harmony, and Com- P°o/, 5 - .esson - s to advanced Feb. ' D eane street, Fairfield, Feb. 4th. Cburation. )th ins t°' 'UBE, r/5j A"•rs ctitirriglND GUARDIANS WHO PREFER HOME k „, '4 E -J. To THAT OF THE SCHOOLS. i i, from Univers' liege, London, 1114:C^r7ofer,,eles are ptionable. offers to give ,ntld ql.(ip A n sual BRANCHES of SCHOOL < 1 1 ) 11 ,4 1!Y. '' y moderate terms. Attendance Two ._. R o'clocl4 GR IT comP" s- f Balloooo witl,ll • ,otter to A. 8., STANDA fin Office aioon lall C lo . n e nitui:f4.!to JOEY SCHOOL, DINGLE-HILL. lor k , l )L l Sle.hii LADY, and her Sister, residing at [r 4 ,,y ta .or y i o„ear Liverpool, conduct a PREPARATORY A o '4. l i!tn et s - '%) , NH GENTLEMEN on a system that has for , 4 141 s h eir a ith . the warm approval of the Friends of her Pliiiie!3s . is in all respects consulted, and their t rl?tl trang made a chief object ; while means toe intellect and mind, both pleasing and inte isitlY employed. large, airy ealthful, with a good play- ses and [th the Jo Catolol4l k sex, d(l 4-4r a and . oarders . are also received, and possess Ulf S•A —..—..--- , .I) s' T VIL.„nO!' '3 Post-office, Toxteth-park, Liverpool Of Live Bank-b 4 gal) publirattons. a ral t i, Aacheu '.- ,rse, °id ip, This Day is Published, 114 I ttt I'D EDITION of " SOPHISMS OF TR A ttl 4 bli erec t By a BARRISTER. In foolscap tet 4,, ed ed and enlarged. 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P uNo iee c h • fr'r- of thf progre n i t e Anttil 3 Accumu- A ssured! I Revenue. I lated Fund. it 3 4 L tu krth , 8 a —_____ I , 11, - : s 3 " • • .4'740,462 .426,993 l fho e lt 18 49 •• • • 1,707,716 64,000 tb„, , b %n . , _ •• • • 3 ,067,376 114,106 £56,115 227,755 496,555 ,t,'.‘bii pop all :ilioriTs belong to the Policy Hold ers , e az o n r g e s r oeat ed eVery TRAVER YEARS. It ls tn t• l'oli anY Assurance O ffi ce to afford greater advan ki ey t o t o telt. at ()effected on Ist p ropo r tio n , is now in -429, , ttid I.lv b ther Policies in k ' I IPO ROBT. CHRISTIE, Manager. 4 4 ., ()L . AGENTS ,* 11 N . -4 4t i. fIiENRY DA.VIES Sharebroker, 5, Dale-street. 4 1 0 'insp ' ' • 1 'lo,ndertions Corbett,orbu., Merchants. "•.'' • • . 'l. ;_ward urve Or , 2, Princess-street. - • .'' -6 ml Hostage, S o l i citor . ? ' 4 k v ''' Ann Dillon, Ba nker. )),_ . SUNG' ) `'l ' s,j l 4 l freet S URETHRIC MIXTURE, a Speedy Iltippla e 9f th e , l cure for Stricture , Stone, Gravel, and all It'',,ktitraAlle44,it_lte 11',01‘d,,,of_Ys and. Bladdr. The _ e ffi cacy of this eor t itac ea rtee ess L complaints has been long proved by its kN •I t he „ , a practice of many years' standing, and -4 47,e, w is l otti4tt'efient Proprietor to snake it more generally 4 :ke4ibq l ett, T ro g tfor supersede the necessity of using the q t, 1 1.); 40441tivase, : i q a i ie f n r t eq u ile se llti m y aLi r e i s ng t s he passage on aconfirmed Y4i4tos irritzitiroatrate Gland ; it quickly removes all sore,- 14 4 th ese "., and allays the inflamsatiOn that mvan- N'ss, t! ) ,,,_ painful dises 114401 y 's ea se SToNE G RA VEL a.---- ' 4 il bje ct BtejPetri,baps: the m ain e t t ul that the human t , 9 th e Aenti y the p i s ill be found of the utmost ti ' V °ll lV ` i tetb er 4 cts on Kidneys producing a greater Ito i sr el, tia, i t tot to eh adder, and ' there forming a cow- N d parti e lit M R , t ° dissolves and takes up any Sediment 4 4 ltr,i in i ! Of Si t ..._ a to assist the Glands in dispelling any 11 11 14,2 t, i s 'ottlei 3 ''e that may remain in the Bladder. ,totti:srai.pgr Oxf ord 2, • 9 d., 4s. 6d., and 11s. each, by J. ti l t , ) l iron, ptley, /1.-..'!,eet, London ; and by Fell, Howell, tlyoatoo, Ze.rp,,i77l,lft_oberts, Rors and Co., IVagsil_v_ ff , Pe sk', 4 ll . 4l l a t4ilichlt, 11Totter°81'i'eaCrattsa Hayward, t tr b s bo u n ri . talA t „vies, 6-,!.,°0, Westmac ott, ln Woolley e , r 3ianchester; ‘4egici "ndleY, Parry and Son, Chester ; and all le v e nd9rs throughout the countrY. i colls:,e ES, coils 'aseho Tlo* 4 0 1 % en ei T s of t i ;;ei Is tt e bwa" l d 1 r.„.Tijs NT• do l ' a VO l ' l i ,l FOI : Tlie.All! iness , The P irnncrea, ode l i ° l ll „3007,,‘," squar e ', A ;pi tal reed,r o b Pl/4S111!$01 `pp,,Cst ~~. ;tr~~' CEibe o r j ;...10 1 1 .., 7 0 9 and ji resi d fe c n; ).°2 ri. - ses , Cot7il ,11011 d, ;, Tin afi d ° O d t oe,o , " forffl 4 etire. f ee „ii 6 ith e n t i ffi c ut 7 ll l fray 'ence, 44, le °7 lb 1 I se AI re:l, 17 P_ u n. 0 tat . r' i s ti ri f pi io reri , to o f her r ', o .ll pC 0 0, 4 bie it t r i s fo ,° l fl i v * A RP. , f, el , — .0! " 9 5. p Of 0 FL P O G. to o le? THE MANCHESTER AND LIVERPOOL DISTRICT BANKING COMPANY. THE Directors hereby GIVE NOTICE, that a DIVIDEND, at the rate of Eight Shillings per Share, for the Half-year ending 31st December last, (being Eight per Cent. per Annum, clear of Income-tax, which is paid by the Bank,) will be paid to the Proprietors, at tlHeattßank and Branches, on and after WEDNESDAY, ti h — of February. The TRANSFER BO will be CLOSED from the date of this notice till th of paying the Dividend. y order of the Board. PHILIP THOMSON. Manchester, 30th January, 1850. PURSUANT to a Decree of the High Court of Chancery, made in a cause of Abram versus Sudlow, the Creditors of JAMES MATHEWS, late of Liverpool, in the county of Lancaster, Solicitor, who died on the 10th day of June, 1847, are to come in and prove their Debts before Sir WILLIAM HORNE, one of the Masters of the said Court, at his Chambers, in Southampton-buildings, Chancery-lane, London, on or before the Ist day of Ma k1850. - or•in default thereof they will be peremptorily uded the benefit of the said Decree. KEIGHTLE NLIFFE, and BEAUMONT, , Chancery-lane, London, A s for KEIGHTLEY and BANNING, of Liverpool, in the county of Lancaster, Plaintiff's Solicitors. AT a PUBLIC MEETING of the INHABITANTS of LIVERPOOL, convened by the Mayor, and held in Sessions-house, on Thursday, the 31st day of January, JOHN HOLMES, Esq., Mayor, in the Chair, . . It was moved by A. H. WYLIE, Esq., seconded by WILLIAM RATHBONE, Esq., and Resolved unanimously,—That,in the opinion of this Meeting, it is essential to the welfare of the great mass of the commu nity, that the Legislature should proceed steadily on the prin ciples of commercial policy which have already proved so ad vantageous to the country; and especially that they should repeal or modify those taxes which press most heavily upon the health, the morals, the employment, and the comforts of the people. It was moved by F. BOULT, Esq., seconded by CHARLES ROBERTSON, Esq., and Resolved unanimously,—That as the recent policy of the Legislature has been to repeal the taxes on the raw materials ofindustry, to remove gradually the existing obstacles to the extension of our trade with foreign countries, and to ameliorate the sanitary and moral condition of the people, this Meeting considers that, in pursuance of this sound policy, the Legisla ture is imperatively called upon to repeal the Taxes on Timber, as constituting the raw material for Ship-building, and other important pui : poses; and to reduce lar y-theliiity on Tea, and thus open for our mannfactur n extensive market in the populous empire of China,— abolish the Window Tax, and Excise on Soap and Br' s, which tend directly to the physical deterioration of t eople,—and the Excise on Paper, as no less injuriously cling their moral and intellectual advancement. . _ "Ii;;;Tiao;11 3o rt. V. YATES, Esq., seconded by JOHN SMITH, Esq., Resolved upanimously,—That in order to meet any deficiency which ma "arise from the removal or diminution of these Taxes, Government ought to act on a system of rigid economy in every department of the State, and especially introduce au effectual reform in the system of Colonial Administration, in the expenditure of the Army, the Navy, the Ordnance, and the Woods and Forests, and abolish all useless places and sine cures, and unmerited pensions. It was moved by RICHARD SHIEL, Esq., seconded by Jowl FINCH, Esq., and .Resolved,—That whatever duty it may be found necessary to continue on Tea, be charged ad valorem, instead of the present unfair mode, which presses most heavily on the poorer classes of the community It was moved by R. W. RONALD, Esq., seconded by Wm. CROSFIELD, Esq., and Resolved unanimously,—That a Petition founded on these Resolutions be adopted, and signed by the Mayor on behalf of this Meeting, and that Sir Thomas B. Birch and Edward Cardwell, Esq., be respectfully requested to present the same; and that copies of the Resolutions be forwarded to the Mem bers for the Southern Division of the County, to Lord John Russoli, and to the Chancellor of the Exchequer. JOHN HOLMES, Mayor The Mayor having left the chair, ResolveirunaniZusty,—That the best thanks of this Al eeting be given to the Worshipful the Mayor for convening and pre- siding over this Meeting. LATER FROM AMERICA ARRIVAL OF THE STEAM-SHIP CANADA The royal troll steam-ship Canada, Captain Judkins, arrived here yesterday morning, at one o'clock, bringing advices from New York to the 23d ultimo, and from Halifax to the 26th, after a splendid run of only eleven and a half days. She has brought 102 passengers, and her mail is said to be the largest ever brought across the Atlantic. President Taylor has issued two messages —one urging the propriety of an expedition to endeavour to rescue Sir John Franklin, and another in reference to the action of the executive in the affairs of California and New Mexico, recommending the people of those territories to form a state constitution, and to submit the same to Congress, with a request for admission into the union as a state. The Nicaragua question is in a fair way of settlement. President Taylor has entertained hospitably many of the most distinguished of the Magyar refugees. A true bill has been found against Professor Webster for the murder of Dr. Parkman, at Boston. The barque -Sarah has arrived at New York with the emigrants from the wreck of the Caleb Grimshaw. A purse containing 5,000 dollars, and a handsome gold snuff-box, with the freedom of the city, have been pre sented by the inhabitants of New York to Captain Cook, the gallant commander of the Sarah. We have advices frem California to the Ist December, the particulars of which will be found in Another column. At Canada Lord Elgin and his ministers are expe riencing difficulties which are leading to anything but a good understanding. A great county meeting for Mon treal had been held in favour of annexation. Advices from Hayti to the 4th ult. state that an engage ment had taken place near Aux Cayes, between the Do minican and Haytian fleets, in which the latter, having received severe injuries in the contest, escaped by running into shoal water. The Dominican fleet had bombarded and burned Port Riviere, and had also bombarded Dame Marie and several other small ports. The Emperor had extended the monopoly law to an extensive list of new ar ticles. The law had induced several merchants to relin quish their business. We have accounts from the city of Mexico to the 22d December, and Jalapa to the 23d. The government denied asking 'Congress for extraordinary powers, as re ported ; •it had determined to maintain itself within the limits of the constitution. The governor of San Louis Potois Interior had arraigned the Minister of War, Gen. Arista, before Congress. Senor Jemerez, editor of El Sid Nornsilo paper, had been declared as offensive to the government. The Indians are still harassing the Mexi cans on the provinces, and are committing great atro cities. The money market at New York was easy, money on call being 5 to 6 per cent. ; but discount ruled heavy at from 7 to 10 per cent. The enquiry for foreign exchange was active, at improved rates, viz.,*loB_to 108 - on London. NEW YORK, JAN. 23d The spring business is opening with conside;-able activity, and the importers are very busy receiving and opening goods. The far Southern and Western trade has begun to make its appearance, and there is every prospect of an active business. Goods are not in large supply, and the prices are higher than last season. In provisions there has not been animation, but the market has been heavy. The , only export sales have been in prime mess Beef and Lard. Of the former, a few hun dred tierces at 15 dol 37ic to 15 dol 50c; and of the latter, several thousand bbls and kegs, at 6ic to sic for old and new. Perk is quiet at 10 dol 373 c for old, and 11 dol 25c for new mess, and 8 dol 121 e to 8 do! 37ic-for old, and 9 dol to 9 dol 25c for new prime. Beef is quoted at 6 dol to 6 dol 'lie, and 8 dol 50c to 8 (nil 75e for prime and mess. In Cheese there is a moderate business at 5c to 61c, and dull. Corron.—The New York Shipping List of the 23d ult. states : "In our notice of the market for the last steamer from Boston, under date of the sth instant, we reported that prices had then advanced is to -lc over those current on the 26th ult., induced by speculation, the small stock on sale, and the firmness of holders. Since then, owing chiefly to the diminished estimate of the crop, our market has for the most part been much excited, and at times very active,influenced by the movements of speculators, though manufacturers have also bought pretty freely, and prices rapidly advanced until the 18th, when they stood at lie to lac higher than on the sth inst.; but since our last, rates have been in favour of buyers, and the sales now making are at a falling off of # per cent, closing heavily. The receipts at all the shipping ports are 1,039,949 bales, against 1,145,148 to same dates last year, a decrease this season of 105,199 bales. The total foreign export this year. is 139,874 bales less than last, say 132,491 bales decrease to Great Britain, 20,635 increase to France, 18,811 Aecrease to North of Europe, and 9,207 decrease to other foreign ports. The shipments from southern to northern ports are 39.437 bales more this season than last, and there is a decrease in stock of 35,337 bales. Uplassd and 11lobale, N. 0., Florida, and Texas, 3,900 bales. 2,200 bales. Inferior Low to good ordinary 12c to 12ic 12c to Vic Low to good middling „ -13fe 12fe „ 134 c Middling fair to fair l3lc „ 13ie 134 c „ 14c Fully fair to good fair 132 c „ 14c l4le „ Fine None. None. Total import since let-inst. 27,703 bales. Export from Ist to 2241 Jan. 1850. 1849. Cotton bales 10,303.. 47,228 Export from the United States. Since Ist Sept., 1849 bales 470,535 Same time, 1848 Mr. Stewart, in his circular, remarks :—" I stated in my last respects, that the chances of any contingency hereafter, ex tending the receipts to 2,200,000 hales, was very problematical. I am now satisfied that it i&equally doubtful if they will go to thelfigure of 2,100,000 bales. My limited space does not permit me to present my views at length; I will, therefore, simply state, that the great deficiency of the yield occurs in the top crop.' This portion of the plant is the last to be picked, and its appearance is always so deceptive that the best practical planters are often greatly mistaken in their estimates of the yield of particular fields; and asst is, consequently, the last to be submitted to the ginning process, it is only in January that we are enabled to collect in sufficient returns to enable us to approximate the weight of cotton fibre the bolls will yield. Usually the top bolls are the heaviest, from the matured state of the plant; but this season it is proved that such is not the case, and instances are numerous where 2,2001 b and 2,3001 b of seed-cotton have been weighed oft' to produce a bale of 5001 b, whereas 1,4001 b to 1,6001 b has generally been deemed ample to turn that amount." IRON.—The market has become quiet, and there is now less disposition to operate at late prices. 810 tons Scotch pig sold at 22 dol from ship; 150 tons English bars, 42 dol 50c; and 130 ditto T.V.F. Norway, from ship, 105 dol 6 mos. FREIGHTS are without change; to Liverpool engagements are making at is 6d per barrel on Flour and 4d to 4d on Grain. n Mrs. Taylor, widow of an English clergyman, and only surviving daughter of the late Mr. Curran, Master of the Rolls, has hrought an action against Mr. Simpson, a soli citor, to recover her father's portrait, by Sir Thomas Lawrence, and sold by defendant to Sir Robert Peel for six hundred gnineas. _ _ _ In the Sheriff's Court, on Saturday, Major William Richardson obtained a verdict of £1 and costs from the notorious Joseph My. The Major was taken in by a cir cular seating that t idy had recovered £lO,OOO for Sir H. Jenner Fuse, and that his case was the same, but not so much. He in cooequence sent the £l, and got in return an extract from the '.1.4N Commutation Act for 1836; but fortunately taking a receip , for his money with a promise of repayment in c ase o f no r :G.turn for the same within a month. The Major easily prove, - . 4 his case, and obtained an order for repayment of debt and 4.,1`4111 GREAT FESTIVITIES AT POYNTON, NEAR STOCKPORT. COMING OF AGE OF THE HON. AUGUSTUS HENRY. VERNON. [FROM OUR OWN REPORTERS.] On Friday, the Ist instant, the village of Poynton, and the surrounding district, became the scene of spendid festivities, given in celebration of the coming of age of the Hon. Augustus Henry Vernon, the heir of the eaten sive estates (including large collieries), of the family in that part of Cheshire. Some brief mention of the family may here be aptly introduced. The estates were held by the " Warrens" of Poynton (descendants of the ancient Earls of Warren and Surrey), so far back as 1189 ; and from that period to the present time, they have held them. The late Sir George Warren was a lineal descendant, and became Baron of Stockport in 1332. In 1777, on the demise of Sir George's lady, without issue, the Poynton and Stockport estates were inherited by her niece, daughter of Admiral Sir John Borlase Warren, who married the late Lord Vernon. She had but one son, the present Lord Vernon, who married a daughter of Cuthbert Ellison, Esq. They have two sons and three daughters ; the eldest of this family being the Hon. Augustus Henry Vernon, who attained his ma jority on the day of the festivities under notice. The family hold extensive estates in Derbyshire, Staffordshire, and seats in other counties. On the death of Lady Ver non, in 1837, the present lord became possessed of the estates ; and of the collieries at Poynton, four miles from Stockport, and which give employment to about 1500 miners. It may form an interesting reminiscence here to state that the Vernons were for many years illustrious for their gallant exploits, both on the field and on the ocean. The name of Admiral Vernon is, it will be found, immortalized, by Thompson, in his fine poem, " The Seasons." I❑ that part entitled " Summer," written in 1728, the poet, after a fine description of the disease that sweeps away Europeans, in tropical climates, alludes to that pestilence which shortly before, at Carthagera, in South America, had " quenched the British fire," and thus proceeds, with reference to the deaths in the fleet :- ---- You, gallant Vernon, saw The miserable scene ; you, pitying, saw To infant weakness sunk the warrior's arm ; Saw the deep racking pang, the ghastly form ; The lip pale, quivering, and the boaroless eye, Of agonizing ships ; from shore to shore Heard nightly plunged, amid the sullen waves, The frequent cOrse:" To return to Poynton, great attention has been paid to the large population of colliers and peasantry, by building them neat and comfortable houses, to each of which a garden is attached ; and all of them are gratuitously sup plied with coals. Relief is administered to them in sick ness, and all their children are gratuitously educated by Lord and Lady Vernon. O , ,hr n the occasion, great preparations were made at Poynton, as well as at all the other estates, by the general celebration being fixed. The whole of the tenantry, and the colliers, and their families, were brought together, and treated in good old English style. They assembled in the avenues of the extensive and beautiful lawn in front of the here family seat—Poynton Hall—on which, as well as the castellated building near it, (another hall of the family,) national flags were displayed. The procession formed on the avenues a crescent, or segment, (the cen • tre of which was close to the hall entrance,) of upwards of half a mile in length, though ranged in deep files. Their appearance from several points of the ground, which is skirted by fine old'trees, was imposing and pic turesque. Upwards of 200 beautiful flags and banners, all new and bright, floated in the breeze ; and three pow- erful bands of music were interspersed ; the the old mansion and lake in front, having a truly baronial effect,—well suited for the artists of the Illustrated News, who will, we trust, do it justice. The day was rainy in the morning, but happily faired, and so continued with slight exceptions. THE PROCESSION The procession was headed by farmer tenants and others, mounted on horseback. These were followed by other tenantry, and a vast number of colliers and other labour ers on the estate. The colliers were variously attired, those most singular in appearance being covered with thick white woollen coats, or smock frocks, and wearing white or green round-crowned hats. There was some thing curious, if not quizzical, in the pure white robes of a class who work under ground on a material of the oppo site and negative colour. But many of the same class were neatly and substantially clad in their various Sun day habiliments. In the rear was formed a long train of the school children, headed by the clergyman and the masters. All entered enthusiastically into the celebration of the auspicious day. There was not, we think, fewer than 2,500 persons in the procession, and when the wkole moved off, taking the western avenue by the lake, with flags flying and music playing, the sight was enhanced in interest. Many of the flags and banners—though most were national—bore ap. propriate mottos and devices ; the arms, crests, and mot tos of the Vernons, with the legend " Vernon Semper Viret " being conspicuous. The following is a condensed programme of the order of procession : A horseman carrying a banner bearing the motto of the family, Tenintry and others mounted The Poynton band, Banner inscribed" Hum for Old (the steam engine), Millwrights and engineers, Banner inscribed " Lord Vernon for ever I" Old colliers and others connected with the'oollieries, Colliers, men and boys, Hand-bell tingers, _ Mr. Christie's band, _ Trades connected with the coal-works and farms, and banners, Banner inscribed "Keep the railway waggons moving, ,, Men employed on the Poynton and Worth Railway (which runs throughlhe estates), tippers, banksmen, and labourers, The Macclesfield brass band, Boatmen and others living on the estate and in the district, Large:banner inscribed " Speed the Plough," Tenant farmers, _ he boys and girls of Lord and Lady - Vernon's schools, with — numerous small banners and flags The procession went, by the Park lodge, northward, through the village. In passing the'Crescent Inn, nearly half-an-hour was occupied, and the attendance of grati lied spectators was great. They thence proceeded to the mansion of Mr. Ashworth, agent and solicitor for these estates, where the hon. young nobleman was in waiting , (with his friends) to receive an address, signed by about 1,000 persons, which was presented by Mr. Ashworth, in front of his house, and read by Mr. 'Henson Gill. It was beautifully lettered on a large roll, .and expressed in feel ing terms the attachment of the subscribers to the house of Vernon, and their hearty congratulations on the auspi cious event of the day. The Hon. Augustus H. Vernon received the Address most graciously, and expressed the gratification he ex perienced at the high compliments which it conveyed, in feeling and suitable terms. His younger brother, Wil liam John Vernon, also spoke in acknowledgement for the several branches of the family. The procession then returned through the village in the same order, and as far as the Midway-house Inn, and thence countermarched to the New Schools, where the dinner for the workpeople was prepared. A vast number of persons, including many ladies and gentlemen, country people, and others, assembled at every point of attraction in the village, at the Hall, at the inns, and at the schools. Shows, &c., were also on the grounds. THE DINNER FOR THE WORKMEN, &C. The spacious_Sehool-house is in the Elizbethan style, in the form of the letter L as regards the plan, and is built of bright-coloured brick, with cut stone quoins and finish ing, with a lofty peaked roof, projecting eaves, and a spa oious porch. It is surrounded by parterres enclosed by rails. The building has been recently erected, and a tablet is fixed in an interior wall, thus inscribed ;—" This school was built by Elizabeth Caroline, Lady Vernon, in grateful commemoration of the coming of age of Augustus Henry Vernon. Feb. Ist, 1850."—The interior, forming two large rooms, was beautifully decorated with ever greens, banners, flags, &c., all appropriate to the occasion or .expressive of loyalty. The banners were finely executed in colours or gold, on strong white drawing paper, emblazoned with coats of arms and crests of the distinguished family, with mottoes and devices. Amongst the flag inscriptions we noticed " Peace and Plenty," and "God speed the Plough," with a plough as a centre piece; also numerous " welcomes" to the young heir in varied language, such as " Hail, auspicious Day !" &c. At one end of the main room was erected an orchestra, fronted with crimson cloth, and over it the arms of the family, surmounted by a.crown in evergreens. One ban ner was inscribed, " 'Vernon and the Victories of their Fathers:" Over a chimney-piece was a beautiful engra ving of short-horned oxen and sheep, which the artist has dedicated to Lord Vernon, in compliment to his agricul tural skill and perseverance. The rooms were also fes tooned round•the cornicings with white drapery, edged and lettered with. crimson. Amongst the inscriptions in this department were " Health and Happiness to Lord and Lady Vernon," " Success to Lord and Lady Vernon's Schools,":" Church and Queen," " God Bless the Prince of Wales," &c. In the vestibule of the school-room was hung a white flag, with the crests of the family encircled by a ribbon inscribed, " Long Live the Noble House," and Honour to the Name;' and beneath this a real shield with the family arms—three lions rampant embla zoned in gold,—the whole supported by British ensigneas at each side, forming. rayons. Besides the School-rooms, in order to provide greater accommodation, a large temporary wooden building was erected contiguously, and equally ornamented with ever greens, &c. The numerous long tables in all the apart- lents were covered with white Cloth. The whole of the handsome crockeryware used at the dinner and tea was made expressly for the occasion, and each piece was inscribed with an appropriate memorandum of the occa sion, with the name of Mr. Vernon and the date. Many of the larger dishes bore inscriptions recording the names of the several estates of the family, &c. The plates and jugs used by the men were afterwards presented to them ; and the cups and saucers to their wives and daughters,— and highly they were prized by the recipients. Two fine oxen, fed by Mr. Ashworth, and each weigh ing about 2600 lb., bad been killed for the occasion, and admirably cooked in joints,—not roasted whole, as is the frequently " spoiling " practice on similar occasions. Other cattle and not a few sheep were also killed for the occa sion. A very large plateful of beef was laid before each guest; and each allowance was in itself a glorious well-mixed and well-cooked specimen of that prince of English viands. By each plate was placed a quart jug of prime ale,—brewed 21 years ago, from no stinted quantity of the best malt and hops—a beverage which soon became in fact demonstrative, in its effects, of the potency of "John Barleycorn." Bread, mustard, &c. were also supplied, The guests were admitted by ticket, em blazoned with the coat of arms of the family, and each intended to be kept as a memorial of the day. They were all enclosed in envelopes, and addressed. The whole of the rooms were soon filled by men and youths, forming the first batch, for the relay system was necessarily re sorted to, as all could not be accommodated at a time. When they had taken their seats, The Hon. Mr. Vernon entered, with several of his dis tinguished friepds, and appeared in the orchOtTfie He was hailed by the loudest cheers. He briefly expressed the happiness he felt in meeting with his industrious workmen and their families that day, and hoped they would freely enjoy themselves. He shortly afterwards retired, to visit other scenes connected with the festivities. Mr. Gill then proposed " The health of the Hon. Lord Vernon, and prosperity to him and his," which was re ceived with loud applause. The number of persons who dined in all could not be less than 2,500. After the dinner, the females were admitted and par took of tea, coffee, cakes, sandwiches, &c., and a joyful and interesting assemblage they formed. They were all neatly attired, and were positively lady-like. So much for the wives of colliers and agricultural labourers under a kindly landlord ! The children, who were prettily dressed and rosy-cheeked, were also well attended to during the whole day, and were quite delighted. The village, which is owned by Lord Vernon, during the whole evening, and well into the morning, was en livened both in the public and private circle by social en. joyment, musical bands, singing, and general hilarity. It was, in truth, a general jubilee of the heart, in honour of and in gratitude to the Vernon family. The Crescent lnn was crowded throughout, and the utmost attention to the guests was paid by the worthy hostess and her family, all of whom lent their best aid to accommodate all, and especially those gentlemen from a distance on whom it devolved to take an active part in providing for and arranging the festivities. The whole arrangements of this festival were entrusted to Mr. Feeney, of the Merchants' Dining and Coffee Rooms, in Liverpool. Most anxiously did he struggle for days to accomplish this arduous task, and his efforts were crowned with success. He not only provided the viands and refreshments, but superintended—employing able assistants—the whole of the amusements. He was also mounted on a white palfrey, as field-marshall of the procession, and was as active and efficient in this depart ment as in providing the good things of this life to high and low on this memorable occasion. THE LIVERPOOL STANDARD. THE BANQUET AT THE HALL The banquet was held in the evening, at Poynton Hall, now the residence of spacious dining room of which it was served up. The room, which is octagonal, was tastefully, though not profusely, fitted up for the occasion ; and the fine lofty ceiling, empannelled and ornamented in trellis work in stucco, had a fine effect when filled with an enthusiastic and happy audience. Immediately behind the chairman was a large mirror, in which was reflected the festivities then going on, and on either side of which were placed appropriate banners. In each of the three windows were arranged, so as to form a sort of transperancy when viewed from the exterior of the building, the emblems of the three integral parts of this great empire,—England, Ireland, and Scotland,—whilst immediately opposite were the flags of America, and the various nations with which we now carry on an extensive trade. There were also elegant devices repre senting Agriculture and the Arts, together with several appro priate mottoes and inscriptions. We were particularly pleased with the chasteness and boldness of the whole of the decora tions, and especially so with the fine effect produced by the in troduction of a few choice evergreens. A party of glee singers were in attendance, and, by their excellent performances, con tributed to the gayness of the evening. Covers were laid for about eighty gentlemen, but more than that number were provided for ; and in the cuisine department Mr. Feeney, if possible, outdid himself, for we may truly say that we have never seen a dinner served up in better style. JAMES BAIN, Esq., presided. Grace having been pronounced, the good things done ample justice to, and the cloth removed, The CHAIRMAN rose, and said that he had now a toast to propose which he was certain would find a loyal and hearty response in the heart of every gentleman present. (Hear, hear.) He would, therefore, give them— `• The Queen." (Drunk with all the honours.) Air—' National Anthem The CHAIRMAN, in proposing the next toast, said that he had no doubt that. from the manner in which the health of their gracious Queen had been drunk, the next toast on his list would also receive a cordial reception. He had now to propose the health of " Prince Albert, and the rest of the Royal Family." (Drunk with applause.) The next toast given was—" The Army and Navy." (Ap plause.) Air—" The British Grenadiers." The CHAIRMAN again rose, and said that the pleasing duty now devolved upon him of introducing a toast which would at once command their approbation. He alluded to the names of Lord and Lady Vernon. (Hear, hear, and enthusiastic applause.) It were superfluous for him, addressing as he did an audience who had each an opportunity of forming an esti mate of the kind-hearted benevolence of the two Plustrious personages whom he had just named, to dilate upon their merits in any way. The deep interest which they both took in everything calculated to promote the welfare of the people of that district, —the deep interest which they took in all that appertained to their spiritual as well as their temporal wants, had endeared them to every person, from the highest to the lowest, upon their vast estates. (Hear, hear, and applause.) Their many acts of kindness, combined, as all such acts had ever been, with an unostentatious urbanity of manners, formed, be was certain, the best eulogium he could pronounce upon their names. (Loud applause.) He w6uld, therefore, give them— fine old Tnglish gentleman The CHAIRMAN, in rising to propose the next toast was greeted with loud applause. When silence was restored, he said that he had now come to the toast of the evening—(hear, and applause)—the health of the young gentleman—the heir ap parent to these vast estates—the Hon. Augustus Henry Vernon —(Thunders of applause.) He felt assured, from the manner in which the bare announcement of that name had been received, that no lengthened observations or preface were required. (Applause.) Therefore, he would not detain them. He could not, however, help observing that in house of Vernon, whose majority U. heir young scion of brate, ihey;etelikely to find a tientleman whose every act and word would support the high and ancient character of his noble family. (Hear, hear.) All they had yet known and heard of him argued well for his future distinltion,—and he (the Chair man) hoped that through a long, hcznurable, and happy life be would never spend a day less happily than he had done that. (Cheers.) He would now give the health of " The Hon. Augustus Henry Vernon." (Drunk upstanding, and with all the honours.) " Hail, Smiling Morn." JOHN ASHWORTH, Esq., (in the absence of young Mr. Ver non. who was unavoidably detained in Stockport) responded in brief, hut appropriate terms to this toast,—after which he pro posed the health of— The Chairman"—(drunk with great applause.) "German Glee:" _ The CHAIRMAN, in responding to the kind manner in which his health had been proposed and received by the company, begged to assure them that in whatever he had done that day to promote the harmony and good feeling, which he was proud to see exhibited, he had only done his duty. It was a source of great satisfaction to him, as indeed it must have been to all present, to witness the very excellent manner in which all their proceedings had gone-off. (Hear, hear.) Had it not been for the able attention of all the gentlemen around bim, this flatter ing state of things might have been marred. There was one gentleman in particular whom he felt honoured in alluding to on this occasion—that was Mr. Ashworth. (Loud cheers.) He could not in the presence of that gentleman allow himself to speak in terms consonant with the feelings which he, and all upon his lordship's estates, entertained for his kind, upright, and gentlemanly conduct on all occasions. He felt the utmost pleasure, therefore, in proposing to them the health of— " John Ashworth, Esq., agent to the Poynton Estate"—(drunk 'with great applause.) Air, "Merrily let the health go round." Mr. AsnwoßTH, in rising to respond to the compliment just paid to him, was received with loud demonstrations of ap plause. When silence-was restored, he observed that he was quite inadequate to find language to convey to them the deep sense he entertained of the complimentary manner in which his name had been received. He was right glad to see them all together, and to see them enjoy themselves as they had done. He hoped this would not be the last time they would have the 1 opportunity of enjoying such an evening as the present. This was a memorable event in the life of the heir to the House of Vernon, and he hoped that his life would be as auspicious as i that day had been. (Applause.) The CHAIRMAN again rose, and, after a few pertinent obser- i Nations, proposed, in.connectlon with R. Wetherall. Esq., " Success to the Poynton and Worth Collieries." (Drunk -with loud applause.) Mr. It• WETHERALL, in responding to this toast, said that it never had been his good fortune to sit before at that hospi table board, and it was very likely he never would again ' • but still he could assure them that he had enjoyed himself. (Hear, hear.) He had now a pleasing duty to perform, one which had been imposed upon him, but which he undertook • with pleasure. They had all witnessed the admirable manner in which all the arrangements of the day lied been carried out. (Hear, hear.) It was nearly incredible to reflect that some four or five thousand people had been feasted tLat day ; that the elegant and chaste decorations which not only ornamented that room, but the various buildings in which this festival had been held, and that the banquet of which they had just parta ken—and which, by the way, spoke for itself—could be pro vided by any one establishment. (Hear, hear, hear.) Yet so it-was, and to the Merchants' Coffee and Dining-rooms of Li verpool, under the able management of Mr. Feeney, one of the proprietors of that establishment, they were indebted for all that had been done. He felt certain that all who then heard him would drink in a flowing bumper " The Health of Mr. Feeney, and prosperity to the Mer chants' Coffee and Dining-roams." (Drunk with enthusiastic applause.) Mr. FEENEY, in responding to the sentiment, said, that so unexpected and flattering was the compliment just paid him that he really felt at a loss for language to express his feelings of gratitude and satisfaction. <Hear, hear.) He was proud to find that his efforts to please the good people of Poynton had met with their approbation. (Hear, hear, and applause.) Yet he could assure them, that successful as it appeared those efforts were, they fell short of what he should like to have done. He had been fortunate in falling into the bands of a few friends but for -whose assistance he never could have carried out the noble idea-of his lordship ; and to those men he was desirous of returning his mostsincere thanks—in particular, be alluded to Mr. AFjiworth and their worthy chairman. (Applause.) He felt deliglked that the proceedings of the day had passed off in such a manner as to leave nothing but pleasurable reminiscences to all engaged.in its festivities. This was what, from the com mencement, be most ardently desired; and now, that it was accomplished, he felt not only delighted, but, he confessed, somewhat surprised, at their success. He had also the pleasure of informing them that his lordship had expressed his satis faction at the -manner in which their proceedings had been carried out. On •behalf of himself and his partner, who was necessarily absent, he begged to tender them his most heartfelt thanks; and lie -could only assure them, that, should it so happen that any gentleman from Poynton—from the highest to the lowest on that estate—came to Liverpool, they would always be received at the Merchants' Coffee and Dining Rooms with a cead maile failtha, or, in plain English, they would be ten thousand times welcome. (Tremendous applause, amid which Mr. Feeney resumed his seat.) The health of Mr. Owen was then drunk, and that gentleman - Ihaving responded, " The visitors to Poynton" were next toasted to which Mr. Clarke replied in handsome terms. TheCHAIRMAN then gave, "A free English press," to which the reporter for the Standard briefly responded. THE BALL was held in the large room of the schools, at which the hon. gentleman in whose respect the entire festivities were held attended. The room was cleared of all the dinner paraphernalia, and a temporary floor laid down for the accommodation of the devotees of Terpsichore. That requisite adjunct to good dancing —a fine band—was in attendance, and played throughout the evening. The ball was opened in spirited style by a qua drille party, in which the Hon. A. H. Vernon and several ladies and gentlemen, together with a numher of the rustic villagers, joined. In the course of the night refreshments were provided, and dancing was kept up with the utmost harmony till an early hour in the morning. PYROTECHNIC DISPLAY About half-past ten, as an additional enlivenment, a variety of beautiful fireworks were displayed in a neighbouring field — the whole . got up Aild superintended by Mr. John Atkins, of the Liverpool Zogifpgical Gardens, who has acquired great cele brity as a pyroteWlie artist, and on this occasion added to his former fame, though the blowy weather was rather against his operations. This portion of the entertainment was novel in that part of the country, and " astonished all the rustics ranged around." SATURDAY On this evening, the,boys and girls belonging to the several schools on the estate were entertained to a substantial tea, served up in the school-room; after which Mr. Atkins amused them with an exhibition of fireworks and the wonders of the magic lantern. This closed the festivities of this joyous occasion. The pension to the widAw 12f Pr. Chalmers is to he con tinued to the children. LATEST INTELLIGENCE. (BY ELECTRIC TELEGRAPH.) PARIS, SUNDAY.—The Government is said to have despatched Drougn de L' Huys as Ambassador to London, on an extraordinary mission, in consequence of the serious nature of recent news from Greece. The Times correspondent, writing yesterday, says,— " A rumour was in circulation yesterday and to-day that accounts were received that Admiral Parker had bom barded Athens. On enquiry in the proper quarter, lam assured that no such accounts have reached those quarters that should be the first to be informed of any such ac counts. On the contrary, it is stated that the latest accounts from Greece that have been published were not of a kind to lead one to suppose that such extreme measures would be resorted to, and of all others, that Sir William Parker would be incapable of unnecessarily aggravating the situation of affairs. Such an act, lam informed, did not enter into the instructions of the admiral, who was to confine himself to a blockade or the capture of Greek vessels. Should, however, any act of violence have been committed by the Greek population, on the persons of the British minister, consul, or resi dents, it is probable that it would not go unpunished ; but of this no accounts have, I am assured, been received. The distance of Athens from the sea is stated at nearly 5 English miles, so that bombardment is out of the ques tion. Much curiosity and anxiety prevails in Paris as to the motives for the very decided steps taken by the Eng lish admiral and envoy. A feeling of regret, if not de cided displeasure at the conduct of the English govern ment is openly expressed amongst men of all parties. Private letters from Paris state that but little uneasi ness was felt regarding the blockade of the Pirceus. The funds had declined, but the report of hostile measures was believed to have been got up by speculators. The Swiss affair does not create the slightest fear on the Bourse. GENOA, JAN. 28.—1 t began to blow from N.W. soon after ten a.m. yesterday, and by midday increased to a perfect hurricane, :which lasted till the evening. More than 150 ships of the 500 at anchor in the port were damaged, and some perished. PALERMO.—Letters report continued stagnation in the Solphur trade, in consequence of export duty being put on, and the result is, that the pirate's trade in this country is being revived, and an extensive order has been given for the article. BELGlUM.—Brussels, 2nd February.—Government have been defeated on the Corn question. The Chamber having voted in favour of a fixed duty on Wheat of one franc. The debate on the duties on Rye, Cattle, &c., is adjourned. The government proposition was to prolong for one year the hitherto existing duty of 51. on all kinds of Grain. LATEST BETTING. TATTERSALL'S. LAST NIGHT LIVERPOOL STEEPLE CHASE.—Knight of Gwynne, 100 to 6 tkn ; Sir John, 8 to 1 tkn ; Shinrone, 30 to 1 ; Grand Lumiere, 25 to 1 tkn ; Tipperary Boy, 30 to 1. Little Fanny, 20 to 1 ; Chandler, 14 to 1 ; Bajazet, 40 to 1; NORTHAMPTONSUIRE STAKES.—Osterley, 100 to 12 taken. METROPOLITAN STAKES.—Cheerful, 5 to 1 tkn, 6 to 1; Black Eagle, Testator, Damask, and Melody, each 20 to 1 tkn ; Dough, 18 to 1 • Bastinado, 30 to 1 tkn. CHESTER CUP.—dlauca, 16 to 1: Whim colt, 22 to 1 tkn; Roland, 25 to 1 tkn ; Ellerdale, 30 to 1 tkn, 45 to 1; Clermont, 40 to 1 tkn; Cockermouth, Horn of Chase, and Lady Superior, each 50 to 1 tkn ; Callum, 66 to 1 tkn. Two THOUSAND GUINEA STABES.-6 to 1 agst Mickleton. DERBY.—Ghillie Callum, 8 to 1 tka ; Bolinbroke, 10 to 1 tkn ; Knigot of Avenel, 11 to 1 tkn ; Nigger, 20 to 1; Voltiguer, 16 to 1 tkn ; Clencher, 22 to 1 tkn ; Charley, 1000 to 15 tkn. A hedging bet of 12 to Ito £3OO laid agst Bolingbroke. CENTRAL CRIMINAL COURT The February Sessions opened to-day. There are only 123 persons for trial, being a considerably less num- ber than at the same period last year, and much smaller than the ordinary average of committals for the period that has elapsed since last session. There were 593 less persons committed than the previous one; and robberies with violence, and other offences of that character, appear to be on t' decrease; and der to ..ie _ the Recorder congratulated the Grand Jury and the country upon such a satisfactory result. HOUSE OF LORDS.-LAST NIGHT Lord STANLEY asked the Government whether the accounts from Greece, which appeared in the papers of_Saturday were our Minister of Hostilities, in case certain demands were not complied with in twenty-four hours.—The Marquis of LANS . _ _ now said the accounts given in the papers were substan • tially correct, but that no demand had been made by the British which the Government of Greece had not at last refused to give redress. He had no objection to produce all the papers by which thehouse would see that the Government had taken no measures with regard to Greece which they were not morally and legally justified in taking.—The Earl of ABERDEEN ex . islands off the coast of Greece.—After a short debate the sub ject dropped, and her Majesty's reply to the address having been read, the house adjourned. HOUSE OF COMMONS -LAST NIGHT Mr. ANSTEY gave notice that on Wednesday he should move for leave to bring in his bill to relieve Roman Catholics from all disabilities. Mr. Disns ELI gave notice, that on the fifth order day he should move for a committee of the whole house, to take into consideration such revision of the law providing for the relief of the poor of the United Kingdom as may mitieste the distress of the 'agricultural classes. (his notrce - Vfis - 1 7 ece - iv — ea with breat applause by the Protectionist members.) In reply to Mr. Hume, Lord JOHN RUSSELL stated that he bad no objection to produce all the information in possession of the government relative to the operation for the suppression of piracy on the coast of Borneo. Mr. GREENE, in reply to Mr. Ewart, intimated that though the new House of Commons would be ready by Easter, the necessary refreshment rooms would not be ready before the beginning of the next session. Lord PALMERSTON, in reply to Mr. Gibbons gave similar assurances with respect to Greece as Lord Lansdowne in the House of Lords. This subject occasioned a slight discussion in which Sir Robert Peel and others engaged. On the motion thst the report on the - Address be brought up, Mr. PACER addressed the house in a long speech, in which he supported the protectionist view of the agricultural interest. [LEFT SITTING.] LONDON CORN MARKET.-YESTERDAY A tolerably fair supply of wheat from the neighbouring counties, and millers conducting their purchases with extreme caution. Trade dull, at further reduction of Is. Several cargoes of Foreign Wheat have come to hand during the last week, and have affected sales. A similar reduction to that on English must have been submitted to. Quantity of Barley offering fully adequate to demand, and it was flat at last Mon day's currency. Beans and Peas moved off slowly at former rates. Oats being in fair supply, they were difficult to quit at late rates. English red Wheat, 37a to 41s; white, 498 to 48s. ARRIVALS. English Wheat Q3lBO .... Foreign „ Barley 3753 .... „ „ Oats 2995 .... „ „ Malt. 7676 .... „ „ Flonr 5115 .... 31 „ Beans 1258 .... „ Irish Oats ll4l qrs. „ Malt 7 SMITHFIELD CATTLE MARKET.-YESTE RDAY The supply of Beasts being large, trade ruled dull, at a reduc tion from last Monday's prices. The number of Sheep small, and inferior qualities made Is. per head advance. Prime Devons sold more readily, but at former terms. The Calf trade brisk, the supply being limited. Prime Scotch Beasts 3s. 10d. per stone. LONDON MONEY MARKET.—YESTERDAY. The English Market was affected by the report of hostilities with Greece, Consols done at 95a 6 for Money. Account closing at their medium price. Russian Loan, 24 3. Consols Account, 951; ditto Money, 95a f; Three-and-a-Quarter per Gents„ 98k i; Exchequer Bills, 56 9 pm. ; Mexicans, 294. LONDON SHARE MARKET.-YESTERDAY The Railway Market lower to-day, and closes heavily, although not at its lowest. The Greek news also affected Railways. Greek Stock looking up, done at 62 7; Loudon Stock, 115 16; ditto New Quarters, If ; Midlands, 433 43; ditto Halts, 24 33 dis. ; North Staffords, 103 3 dis. ; Old Dovers, 193 20; Dovers, No. 4, scrip, 6# 3; Great Northerns. 13f 13 dis ; Great Westerns, C 6 8 ; Leeds Fifths, 71 3 I ; Eastern Counties, 7.1 3; York, Newcastle, and Berwick Preference, 53 5 dis. : York and North Midlands, 183 19; Caledonians, 1133 ; ditto Preference. 73 3. LONDON PRODUCE MARKETS.-YESTERDAY Tallow market continues quiet for all kinds, and prices looking down. P.Y.C. on the spot is now 388., and for the last three months 395. 6d. Stock this day 43,370, against 36,470. Deliveries last week 3,487, against 2,166 in the same time last year. Home-made flat at 398. 6d. credit. Coffee :—Plantation Ceylon taken to a good extent to-day, and at firmer prices. Native continues in demand. About 2,000 bags sold at 635. to 648., the market closing at the latter price, Tea :—Common Congou quiet at 104 d. to Wad. per lb. All other kinds in good request. Cinnamon:—The quarterly sales which commenced to-day will finish to-morrow. At present nearly the whole offered sold. Fine and good first brought full prices; seconds 2d. to 3d. lower; and the lower kinds from ld. to 3d. per lb. cheaper. Fruit :—The market is dull, and prices are barely supported. A much better demand is expected sho r tl y. Cotton :—The American and Liverpool advices have caused the -markets here to be animated, and a large business has been done at stiff prices. 5,000 bales sold to-day. Importers are now willing sellers. Sales of 5,000 bales comprised 4,000 bales. Surat and 1,000 Madras had in most cas es an e i ghth advance on Friday's prices. It seems now certain that Lord Denman has retired, and that Lord Campbell will succeed him as chief judge. RAILWAY AMALGAMATION.—ATI extraordinary gene ral meeting of the shareholders in the Bolton, Blackburn, Clitheroe, and West Yorkshire Railway, was held on Monday afternoon last, to consider the terms of an ar rangenaetk proposed by the East Lancashire and the Lan cashire and Yorkshire railway companies, for working the railway and traffic of the Bolton, Blackburn, Clithe roe, and West Yorkshire company ; and to empower the directors to make and complete a contract between either of the above companies, and the Bolton, Blackburn, Cli tberoe, and West Yorkshire railway company. After some little discussion, the proposition of the Lancashire and Yorkshire company was carried by an overwhelming majority. SALE OF GOVERNMENT SITUATIONS.--On Thursday last, Richard Gunn Mahon, who had been indicted for il legally trafficking in the sale of government situations, surrendered, in the Court of Queen's Bench, to receive judgment. From the affidavits put in, it appeared that the defendant, who had formerly been First Lieutenant in the Royal Marines, had obtained £llO from Mr. Paxton, upon the representation that he could procure his son a government situation, and in support of his statement he produced a letter purporting to be from Lord Alfred Paget and Lord Clercnce Paget, who swore positively that they had never written to either the defendant or Paxton in their lives. The defendant was sentenced to I soned for tWaY9 P 4904 INDUSTRIAL RAGGED SCHOOLS, The first anniversary meeting of the supporters of the Liverpool Industrial Ragged Schools was held last even ing, in the Lecture-h a ll o f th e C o ll eg i a t e I ns titution. The admission was by ticket; nevertheless, the attendance was good, consisting principally of p ersons i n th e higher grades of society. Adam Hodgson, E sq ., occupied the chair ; and amongst the gentlemen on the platform and in the body of the hall we noticed the following :—D, Hodgson, Esq., T. B. Horsfall, Esq., C. Inman, Esq., J. Eden, Esq., Dr. Hibbert Taylor, T. Postlethwaite, Esq., J. Hubback, Esq., Captain G . reig ; the Rev s . D r . M'Neile, H. Hampton, H. H. H i gg ins, W. M. Falloon, F. Parry, Dr. Hume, Fish, V. W. Ryan. Wright, Williams, D. Ferguson, J. Kelly, R. W. Wolsley, A. Brewster, B. A. Marshall, and others. The Rev. H.. HAMPTON opened the proceedings with prayer, at the conclusion of which The CHAIRMAN rose to address the meeting. He ex pressed himself as sorry that the meeting was not more numerous. The committee had entertained hopes that the chair would on that occasion have been occupied by a nobleman whose name was identified with every philan thropic work of the day ; he need not say he meant Lord Ashley.—(Applause.) There was another nobleman who had intimated his willingness to preside over them on some future occasion, a nobleman whose name was re spected both in England and Scotland, and who had been a pupil of the excellent principal of the institution within whose walls they were assembled,—th e Duke of Argyll.— (Applause.) He was sure those wh o h a d not given much attention to what was being done by th ese schools, would be surprised to hear the importance that was attached to them by cabinet ministers, statesmen, ministers of the gospel, sheriffs (including the worthy Sheriff Alison), magistrates, and all to whom the working of the experi ment was familiar. Mr. Hodgson proceeded to point out the imminence of the condition of a large number of the lowest order of the people; a great proportion of the in habitants of this town were beyond the reach of the aid of our Corporation Schools, or indeed of any other of the charity schools ; a large class were born under the most disadvantageous circumstances ; they first saw the light in the most miserable abodes—their mother tongue ivas learnt by oaths, and their first instruction from their fathers was in crime. When he remembered that their school at first consisted of some four or five boys ; and when he reflected on the comparison the school now pre sented to its state at that time, he could not help expres sing a hope that the faithful pioneers of the work would live to see their efforts crowned with success. The worthy Chairman went on to picture the deplorable condition of a vast number of the rising population, to whom the Sabbath was only known as a day of idleness, turd for whom the church bells tolled in vain. He might in their case quote the well-known words of Grattan, though used for a very different purpose, begi nn i ng —:- • _ "I watch by their cradle, ifoliowtheir hearse." M r . Hodgson, having concluded his observations, called upon Mr. Hubhack to read the Report. Before commencing . that document, Mr. H. read a let ter from Dr. Guthrie, of Edinburgh, conveying that zentleman's best wishes for the cause ; one from Sheriff Walker, of Aberdeen ; and another from the Hon. and Rev. Granville Hawke to the same parport.—The school was commenced on the 12th of March, 1849, in Soho street ; up to the 31st Dec., there had been admited 228 boys ' • of these 108 were born in Li ver p oo l, 71 i n I re l an d , and 41 in other places ; 54 were orphans, and 112 beggars. In Dec. last 112 were left in the school. The report showed that soon after the school was established it was fou n d th a t " " rea' • good could be effected unless it were made industrial, food being found for as well as instruction imparted to the inmates. A small house, too, had been provided as a dormitory for twelve or fifteen of the who were ( mornings they were taken to Naylor-street—schools,qhosrnOit belonging to the Established Church being allowed to attend other places of worship; and in the afternoons the whole school receive religious instruction from the superintendent. Dr. Nottingham is in regular. attendance, and takes consider able interest in the welfare of the inmates. Their employment consists of netting, making clogs, and similar simple handi craft work. Twenty-three of the boys had obtained situations, all of whom are giving great satisfaction to their employers. From the treasurer's account it seemed that the sum received from subscriptions, the sale of articles made by th e b oy: , & c., ~t tf • to £4O ! the disbursements amounted to .e 598 amounte. _ 6s. 6d. ; leaving a balance due to the tre.. some shillings. In speaking of the prospects o, secretary observed that the estimated expense of a boy was .e 6, at the borough gaol the cost for the same was XlO. A committee of ladies had been foi med for th,.. ^f ^iris' school, and 430 10s. had been •er of ..e136 and F the schools, the pose of institnt;ng a already subscribed. Mr.'HORSFALL rose to propose the first resolution, which was the adoption of the report. He did not concur with the dis couraging view taken by the Chairman as regarded the attend ance; he thought when it was considered that that was the first meeting called, and it was observed that more than a thousand persons were assembled, much good might reasonably be au gured. They had no right to be discouraged. He referred to the report as stewing the benefit it was possible to achieve in a short space oftime. Glancing at the necessity that existed " town for such schools, and in order to illu UttVl 16111, rance of a portion of, as Mr. H. described them, not the lower orders, but the " lowest of the low," he said he remembered being on a school committee, when a boy, of thirteen, applied in the usual way for admission. In order to perfect a registry kept in the school, the boy was asked his name, he replied, " Bill Jones." Mr. Horsfall then asked him the name of his father. "Don't know." "Not know your father's name?"— "No !" At this juncture, the master, who was more accus- hat does (Laughter.) Mr. but of this too he was )lmaster, he asked the 'he boy at once replied, "Ned H. then asked h i m his mother ignorant._ Taking example by boywhat his father called his mother? the reply vvas "Missus. (Laughter.) Nor could any other information be extracted from the lad. The mother's name was therefore omitted in the book. Mr. Horst'sll then proceeded to read the well-known case which recently occurred in London, of a boy whose whole knowledge was confined to the "crossing" which he swept, and stated that it was to remedy such a state of things that those industrial schools were established, in order not only to improve the minds of those children, but to teach them some instructive occupation. The speaker, in a most feeling strain, impressed upon the audience the importance of supporting the efforts of the committee to promote the object in view. The Rev. Wm. FALLOON seconded the resolution, and ex pressed his wonder that the present movement to improve the condition of these poor children had not been sooner attended to. Great Britain had been most assiduous in improving the condition of humanity in foreign lands. He did not think that these efforts should be remitted; but we had sadly neglected the degraded condition of the poor in this country. He went on to describe the condition of our own destitute children, who, being overlooked, became the bane and pestilence of the land they lived in. If the children of other countries were proved to be in the same condition, there would be a rush to the rescue. They came beforethe meeting that night to testify to the lament able condition of the infantile population among the poor in Liverpool. Many children, orphans, and others were sleeping nightly in sheds, or in some similar places, 20,000 in number in of Liverpool ; and they appeared at that meeting to appeal for sympathy for them. He asked should their claim for sympathy be unheeded; and he hoped the reply would be "God forbid." The mind of him who received such little ones as these, would inspire them with a determination to rescue them from their awful condition. It was as Mr. Horsfall well said. useless to appeal to these hungry children to seek the Bread of Life, when they wanted bread for the support of bodily existence. The speaker gave some interesting particu lars as to the exertions made by the poor children to get money honestly, to prevent their being punished by cruel parents, or driven to theft; and on even the low grounds of common policy, advocated the desirableness of attending to these un fortunate outcasts. Hitherto the attempts made in this town had been gratifying, but not at all commensurate with the extent of the evil. (Hear, hear.) He gave a most touching instance of a child in Hodson-street Ragged School, who being followed by one of her Sunday school teachers, was overheard in selling sand to sing, "Oh there is a happy land," interrunt- ing her melody with "buy any grit?" an next line, " far, far away,"—a hymn, ir songs common amongst these children above melody with very happy effect. a.tauL 111L11 an eloquent appeal in favour of the Ragged Schools. EDWARD HEATH, Esq., moved the next resolution, and gave an interesting account of the operations of the Soho-street Industrial Ragged School. These schools were conducted on a Scriptural system ; and be was of opinion that their support involved the carrying out of the best principles of true political economy. The children, for whose benefit they were intended, had properly been termed unfortunate outcasts, or "Arabs of the town." HOenumerated the various classes of poor children received at the schools. What would exclude them from other schools qualified them for these. Food was given to them of a simple kind, at the small cost of Is. Id. each a week, which was 10d. per head less than the cost at the Kirkdale Industrial School. The house taken for the school was a large dwelling-house in Soho-street, formerly a gentleman's mansion, and surrounded by fine gardens. The gardens were now the play-ground, and the house had been interiorly altered in a suitable manner. He described the occupations of the boys, including shoe mending, mending clothes, knitting stockings, &c. ; and after a very interesting report of the further operations, moved a resolution to the effect that such schools are destined, with the blessing of God, to do great and lasting good. The resolution was ably seconded by the Rev. J. Kelly. and carried by acclamation. - - --- The next resolution, recommending the school to the support of the public, was moved in a very powerful address by the Rev. Dr. APNEILE. and seconded by C. INmas, Esq. The appointment of the committee was moved by the Rev. H. H. Higgins, and a vote of thanks being carried to the chairman, the meeting separated. A fire broke out last evening on the premises of Mr. Hodgkins, auctioneer and brush manufacturer, Queen's square. Two engines , one belonging to th e po li ce, an d the other to the West of England office, were quickly on the spot, and by their aid the flames were confined to the immediate place of their origin. BRUNSWICK CLUB.—This excellent institution has now fairly entered upon the third year of its existence, and if the past be any index of the future, we augu r f or it a still further career of usefulness. The members, one and all, are highly pleased with the progress already made. The magistrates of Leeds have declared that a land lottery, for the disposal of the Fallowfield-terrace estate was illegal, and have sentenced the manager of the scheme, Mr. J. F. Maper, to seven days' imprisonment in the house of correction. Diplomatic relations still continue suspended between Turkey and Austria, whilst at the Russian Embassy business is carried on in the usual routine. The same friendly understanding exists between Sir Stratford Can ning and Gen. Aupick. In all that relates to the external policy of the Porte both ambassadors act in concert. RUINOUS STATE OF THE SHIPPING INTEREST.--The Times and other free trade journals having endeavou re d to make the public believe that the shipping interest throughout the country is in a most prosperous condi- has been at some pains to accurate Shippin g of the Gazette iinformatione statements o on the put subject as y as th cl e ea fr r e ly e t o i b ° t n ti; tiTi sUcll shows that most traders are the grossest fabrications. It was only on Wednesday that the Times vauntingly pointed to Sunder land, asserting that "commissions originally intended for the ' cheap' Baltic ship-build ers h ad b een lately trans ferred there," adding—" Nor is improvement confined to that port. It is universal, with the exception of a few ports—one or two in Scotland, we believe, where the ships bnilt have generally been of a cheap and inferior character." Now the Shipping Gazelle deelaars that there is not one word of truth in this glowing destription of the shipping trade of the country; indeed, we are are pared, adds our contemporary, " to prove that the &Oe s. sion in our shipping—in building as well as in freights— has not been so great for years as it i roprove- which is u . nive ircely ' the exc returns fror 'eption of s depresBion, 1, with s,