The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser. — Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1847-11-09 00:00:00

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WANTED, a Second-hand Li g ht SPRING CART, such as are now used by Grocers : not to exceed in weight 7 cwt. Persons having such an one to dispose of, will hear of a Purchaser by addressing a note, with price and where it may be seen, to A. A.. Standard-office. Oen tp. MONEY LENT on PLATE, WATCHES, JEWEL LERY, SILKS, VELVETS, WOOLLENS, and every description of PROPERTY, in Sums of not less than .t'lo or Up to .eiooo. Apply at 66, Seel-street, two doors from Back Colquitt-street, (Private House.) LIVERPOOL GAS-LIGHT COMPANY. LOANS. THE LIVERPOOL GAS-LIGHT COMPANY, under the authority of their last Act of Parliament, are prepared to receive TENDERS for LOANS on BONDS, in 'ums of not less than Five Hundred Pounds, for periods not exceeding Seven Years, at Five Pounds per Cent. Interest, Da . yable Half-yearly. Tenders, stating the amount and period of Loan, to be ad dressed to Mr. GEORGE MILLKRD, Chief Clerk, Gas-office, Dale -street, Liverpool. By order of the Directors, THOMAS CARSON, Secretary. BOROUGH OF LIVERPOOL. LOANS OF MONEY. THE HEALTH COMMITTEE of the COUNCIL of the BOROUGH of LIVERPOOL are willing to receive TENDERS for LOANS, in Sums of not less than £5OO, for Three, Five, or Seven Years, on security of the Rates authorized !!) be made and levied under the provisions of an Act of Pat , &lament passed in the 9th and 10th years of the reign of her present Majesty, intituled "An Act for the Improvement of the Sewerage and Drainage of the Borough of Liverpool, and for Making further provisions for the Sanatory Regulations of the ;aid Borough." The Interest will be payable Half-yearly, on the Ist of Ja nuary and Ist of July. Persons willing to advance Money are requested to send Sealed Tenders, addressed to the " Chairman of the Financial Snb-committee, Town-hall," stating the amount, rate of In terest, and term of years for which they are disposed to lend the same. By order, WM. SHUTTLEWORTH, Town Clerk. Town-ball, 21st October, 18t7. LIVERPOOL DOCKS. LOANS OF MONEY. TM. COMMITTEE of the LIVERPOOL DOCKS do HEREBY GIVE NOTICE, that they are willing to receive LOANS o f MONEY to a LIMITED AMOUNT, on the S ecurity of the Bonds of the Trustees of the Liverpool Docks, !it the rate of FIVE POUNDS PER CENTUM PER ANNUM INTEREST, for periods of either Five or Seven Years. _AU letters to be a dd resse d t o GEORGEIVIrnEns, Esquire, Treasurer of the Liverpool Docks, Dock-otfiCe, Liverpool. By order, Dock-offi DANIEL MASON, Secretary. Liverpool, October 21, 1847. lice, • THE ROYAL BANK OF LIVERPOOL. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the DIREC TORS of the ROYAL BANK, acting in pursuance of the ;!isn generally expressed at the Meeting of the Proprietors. ;leld at the BANK, on SATURDAY, the 30th ult., have resolved :bat a CALL of ONE HUNDRED POUNDS be made upon the 'oprietor of each Share of One Thousand Pounds, and that the lame shall be paid at the Bank on the 4th JOHN day of February HIGHFIELD, Chairman. Liverpool, 2d November, 1847. The COMMITTEE of PROPRIETORS beg to reco mmend urgently to their Brother Proprietors, that in order that the l ePositors may be paid with as little inconvenience as possible, ge Payment of the Call should not be postponed until the time l_aentioned in the above Notice, (which has been prepared in oriformity with the Requisition in the Deed of Settlement,) tit that the Proprietors should respond to the wishes of the 7eetin g by making the payment in question on the Ist of De enl,„ her next. Interest at Five. per Cent. will be allowed upon ' l4 Paid in advance. JOSIAS BOOKER, Chairman. LIVERPOOL DOCKS. TIMBER QUAYS. ABye-law made in pursuance of an Act passed in ft the Sessions held in te ninth an tenth years of the reign i s ner present Majesty,h intituled, d "An Act for enabling lie Trustees of the Liverpool Docks to construct additional z n et Docks and other Works, and to raise a further sum of te l leY, and for extending and amending the Acts relating to the Docks and Harbour of Liverpool" : That the period of seventy-two hours, within which the re lii„va,l of Timber, Masts, Spars, BowsPrits, Deals, Battens, th e ' n 's, Boards, Lathwood, Staves, or any other Wood, from wuays and Ground belonging to the Trustees of the Liver col Docks, is required to take place, shall, from and after the itnrY-fnurth day of November,. one thousand eight hundred forty-seven, be limited to the period of forty-eight hours. Dock- offi By order„ DANIEL MASON, Secretary. ce, Bth November, 1847. BRISTOL AND EXETER RAILWAY. CALL OF FIVE POUN THIRD DS PER SHARES SHARE, making, with previous Calls, Twenty Pounds per Share. ripHE DIRECTORS of this COMPANY, under the istyiltrzy tli i sof the Act of Parliament, HEREBY GIVE the PR OPRIEToRs of THIRD SHARES are required to pay, on or before MO N DAY, the 22d of November, 1847, at any of th e under-men t'ned Banks, the sum of FIVE POUNDS on each of their respretive Third Shares. In LONDON Messrs. Glyn, Hallifax Mills, and C O . LIVERPOOL ....The Bank o f L i verpoo l.' MANCHESTER .. Messrs. W. Jones, Loyds, and CO. BRISTOL Messrs. Miles, Harford, and Co. If Baillie, Ames, and Co. „ Stuckey & 's Bank.' in? Company The West of - England and South Wales District Bank The National Provincial Bank The Devon and Cornwall Dank, ing Company The National Provincial Banking Company The West of England and South Wales District Bank Messrs. Sanders and Co., 0 - are instructed to charge Interest at 5 per Cent. upon all taarrs, and to allw Interest at the sae rate on all payments .e before the said 22d day of Novem m ber. By order of the Directors, J. B. .BADHAM, Secretary. liristot Office 30, Broad-street, 29th October, 1647. EXETER . Or either of their Branch- BRISTOL AND EXETER RAILWAY. WHOLE SHARES. FOR TEN POUNDS PER 4 , 100 SHARE, snaking, 4.teith previous Calls, Eighty-five Pounds per Share. 1: 41 E DIRECTORS of this COMPANY, under the Ici vb provisions of the Act of Parliament, HEREBY GIVE th l i; ICE, that the PROPRIETORS of £lOO SHARES are re ed to Bum of TEN DS on each the V v De ctive Sha y res, the in the Two followingPOUN Instalments, of viz. : ir iil l ,l„, i Pollnds per Share on or before the 13th of December, 1847 ; 14 Five Pounds per Share on or before the 14th February, 8, at any l of the undermentioned Banks, viz. : 1 .08 Messrs. Glyn, Ilallifax, Mills, and Co. tlVEttpool, The Bank of Liverpool. -VA NCH ESTER Messrs. Wm. Jones, Loyds. and Co. .RlsTol. Messrs. Miles, Harford, and Co. Messrs. Baillie, Ames, and Co. Messrs. Stuckey and Co. The West of England and South Wales District Bank or The National Provincial Bank either The Devonshire and Cornwall of their Banking Company The West of England and South }Branch es. I Wales District Bank The National Provincial Bank Messrs. Sanders and Co. f \ll , 4 G ere instructed to charge Interest at 5 per Cent. per annum k, NI arrears, and to alma, Interest at the same rate, on all ilhents made before the above-mentioned dates respectively. By order of the Direct ors , J. B. B i uIAM, Secretary. Office, 30. Broad- s t ree t, B r i s t o l, 29th October, 1847. E iRTER SINYON'S ELASTIC CHEST EXPANDER. STOOPING of the SHOULDERS and CONTRAC snA TION.of the CHEST are entirely prevented, and gently effectually removed in Youth, and Ladies and Gentlenifn, ' .)t i ll, e occasional use of the IMPROVED ELASTIC CH . EsT aVjANDER, which is light, simple, easily applied, either Li e ye or beneath the dress, and worn without any uncoinforta tt,constraint or impediment to exercise. To Young Persons evreially it is highly beneficial, immediately producing an tp ent IMPROVEMENT in the FIGURE, and tending greatly pprevent the incursion of PULMONARY DISEASES; •whilst ,C Invalid, and those much engite,ed in sedentary pursuits, I 5 f :,` ea Reading or Studying, Working, Drawing, or Music, it t h Zund to be invaluable, as it expands the Chest and affords a W at support to the back. It is made in Silk ; and can be for zttla Proprietor, per post, by Mr. ALFRED BINYON, Sole Manufacturer do n L7roorietor, No. 40, Tavistock-street, Covent-garden, Lon ark or particular*, with Prices and Mode of Measurement, Lon arc, receipt of a Postage Stamp. A I RE GREATEST SALE OF ANY MEDICINE IN THE GLOBE. . • A b HOLLOWAY'S PILLS. ATIENT IN A DYING STATE, CURED OF A DIS ORDER IN THE CHEST. Ex tract of a Letter from Mr. Robert Calvert, Chemist, Stokes ly, dated January 29th, 1847. tle,; 4 ,—Mr. Thom Ason, National Schoolmaster of this Town Ivlc„' l L es me to send you the particulars respecting a Son of his, 11"4"ead, derived seriously ill for three years and a half, and who rised the greatest benefit from the use of your medicines, q,,r h tryin g all ordinary resources without effect. The Boy is is t .r.j Years of age, of strumous or scrofulous constitution. He of Los to ha v e had a Pleurizy which ended in a large collection th i Vatter in the Chest, which eventually formed a passage %o r ngli the wales of the Chest, which ended in three fistulous to Op which continued to discharge large quantities of pus up tliktft,Y, when lie was induced to try your medicines; at this O en ' Re Was in an apparent dying condition, and in the highest icier of Marasmus or Consumption. He had severe hectic ,t1t 0 „ 4 : , the urine depositing large quantities of sediment—con th '''' distressing cough—no appetite—and the Stomach reject khtl!early every thing he took, both food and medicine, he be kto,Mr taking tive of your ,whichgt and morning, which *ere Of - `,,tially increased to ten in a short time had the effect t etif„ °l ianletely curing the Cough, the Stomach affections, and are ~s'elog the urine to its natural state. His strength and flesh To ‘ Ol O restored, and his appetite keen and digestion good. (Signed) ROBERT CALVERT. Typreßsor Holinway. 'lt; EARL OF ALDBOROUGH CURED OF A LIVER Ext ract AND STOMACII COMPLAINT. of a Letter from the Earl of Aldborough, dated Villa Kcaxina; Leghorn, 21st February, 1845. To PRoFESSOs. HOLLOWAY. S sr-Variolls circumstances prevented the possibility of my ° king you before this time for your politeness in sending to t Your pip s as you did . I now take this opportunity of send tg°ll an order for the amount, and, at the same time, to add NI tour pills have effected. a cure of a disorder in my Liver , lo t Otoinach which all the most eminent of the Faculty at and all the Continent, bad not been able to effect . ; to 1' 110 t even the waters of Carlsbad and Marienbad. I wish 1 ,, , ve another and a Pot of the Ointment, in case any family should ever require either. Top Your most obliged and, obedient servant, . (Signed) ALDBOROUGH. essor Holloway. Loll 4 h`;!e truly invaluable Pi Li.s can be obtained at the esta • leita e nt of PROFESSOR HOLLOWAY, 244, Strand, (nem mieire Bar,) London, and of most respectable Vendors of . Me, et throughout the -civilized world, at the following prices is ti 9.5. 4s'. Cd.,115., 225., and 335. each box. There ~nsidemble saving by taking the larger sizes. 4 1 , 0 Z -Directions for (lie Guidance of Patients in every arc affixed to .each 1:04N, THE SHAKSPEARE MEMORIAL. AN APPEAL TO THE PEOPLE OF GREAT BRITAIN. The especial object of the subjoined Meeting being under the Patronage of HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN DOWAGER, H.R.H, THE PRINCE ALBERT, Right Hon. the Earl Delawarr, Lord Brooke, RightHon.theEarl of Warwick, Hon. C. B. Percy, Right Hon. the Earl Denbigh, Sir R. Peel, Bart., M.P., Right Hon. the Earl Howe, Sir R. Throckmorton, Bart., Viscount Villiers, Sir G. Skipworth, Bart., Lord I.ifford, Sir Charles Douglas, M.P., Lord Redesdale, E. J. Shirley, Esq., M.P., Lord Leigh, W. Collins, Esq., M.P., The Mayor: and Corporation of Stiatford-upon-Avon, &c. In accordance with the Advertisements, a PUBLIC MEET ING, duly convened, took place on FRIDAY EVENING, the 13th of August, 1847, at Eight o'clock, at the Hanover-square Rooms, London, his Royal Highness the Duke of CAMBRIDGE having been prevented from taking the chair, owing to a pre-arranged departure for the Continent, the Right Hon. Lord DUDLEY STUART, M.P., had beeu invited to preside. Previous to the resolutions being submitted, the Original Oration upon the Life, Character, and Genius of the Poet, was pronounced by the Author and Originator of the Meeting; after which the following letter was read from Lord Dudley Stuart, M.P. : " St. James's-place, August, 1847. " Lord Dudley Stuart presents his compliments to Mr. Geo. Jones, and thanks him for his very kind and obliging letters ; and begs to say that he cannot possibly have the pleasure of accepting the honour Mr. Jones so kindly proposes conferring on him, viz., that of taking the Chair at the Public Meeting to be held this week, for the purpose of preserving Shakspeare's House' to the Nation, previous engagements causing his ab tence from town." _ _ _ --- Whereupon it was Moved, seconded, and carried by accla mation— That GEORGE JONEF, Esq., Historian, and Honorary Mem ber of the Royal Shakspearian Club, be the Chairman of this Meeting. ' Moved by the CHAIRMAN, seconded by Mr. JEFFS, and carried unanimously— That the Right Honourable Lord Dudley Stuart, M.P., be invited to be the Honorary Treasurer of the proposed Memorial Fund. Moved by C. DE LA PRYME, Esq., seconded by Mr. RAM SEY, and carried unanimously— That the Founder and Chairman of the present Meeting be appointed Chairman of The People's Central Committee of the Shahspeare Memorial Fund. . _ . The following Resolutions (drawn up and read by the Chair man) were then submitted to the Meeting for its approval ; when, after discussion, and a motion for adjournment being lost by a large majority, they were Moved by T. PURLA ND, Esq., seconded by Mr. R A iwFfEv, and carried unanimously, with only one dissentient, viz. RESOLUTIONS : Whereas it is officially announzed that the House at Strat ford-upon-Avon, in which the great Dramatic Poet of England was born, is to be sold at Public Auction, this meetir , views, with profound anxiety, even the possibility of the House of Shakspeare being mutilated, removed, or destroyed try the hands of avaricious speculation, when it is regarded by the Na tion as an heir-loom of the people of England; and, if permit. ted to be destroyed, or even removed from the possibility of receiving the devotional respect from the future Pilgrims of Poetry, the present age will receive from posterity a lasting re proach which no time will cancel —will be charged with a criminal inaction which no excuse can even palliate. Therefore, it is Resolved, _ _ That this Meeting form itself into a Committee, to be called The People's Central Committee of the Shahspeare Memorial Fund, and that the said Committee consist of the following Gentlemen, with power to add to their number : Sheridan Knowles, Esq., Albert, Smith, Esq., Dr. Partridge, G. K. Huxley, Esq., T. G. Margary, Esq., C. H. Case, Esq, T. Tyler, Esq., A. Richmond, Esq., J. Morgan, Esq., J. H. Hand, Esq., R. Williams, Esq., T. P. Healey, Esq., Chas. de la Pryme, Esq., Mr. E. Evans, T. Perland, Esq., Mr. George Harris, H. W. Pearson, Esq., lkmlrr.. Ramsey, Mr. T. B. Lacy, Esq., Mr. F. T. Fowler, &c. _ _ _ Resolved, That a Public Appeal be hereby made to the People of Great Britain for a National Subscription (even by the smallest coin of the Realm) for the ,purpose of purchasing' the Shakspeare House and Property, and vesting it jointly in the name of the People of England in the Trusteeship of the Royal Shaksperian Club, and the Corporation of Stratford-upon Avon for ever : the former Association having been originally established for the express purpose of -preserving the Relics of Shakspeare, and rendering an annual tribute to his memory. Resolved, - - That this Meeting views with the most fervent admiration, the Patronage accorded at this time to the Royal Shakspearian Club by His Royal Highness the Prince Albert; which, together with the munificent donation of a'2so towards the especial ob ject of this Meeting, cannot but increase the profound respect and esteem already entertained for the Prince-Consort by the People of Great Britain. Resolved. . That the munificent donation of £lOO by Her Majesty, The Queen Dowager, towards the same National Object, merits the respectful and fervent thanks of this Meeting; and being called forth upon this—the anniversary of the Queen Adelaide's birth day—they are conjoined with the devotional wishes of this assembly, for the continual health and happiness of Her Majesty. Resolved, That this Meeting recommends that the surplus funds arising from the National Subscription (either from the People, Asso ciations, or otherwise) after paying the purchase-money of the Shakspeare House and Property, (and incidental expenses,) be disposed of as follows, viz. :-Ist, To the erecting of a Public Statue to the honour and memory of the Poet, either in London or at Stratford. 2dly, To - the founding of a Shakspeare Scho larshin at either the University of Cambridge or Oxford. And 3dly, To the establ ishi ng of a Shakspeare Charitable Institution for the Poor and Infirm of the Poet's Native Town. Resolved. That this Meeting regards the intended sale of Shakspeare's House by Public Auction with abhorrence, and as a disgrace to England and an insult to the memory of the Poet ; and that the rejection of the generous offer (at private sale) of Two Thou sand Pounds, made by . the originator of this Meeting—George Jones,. Esq.—plainly indicates the final determination of the parties interested : and therefore this Meeting does not hesitate to proclaim, that any person_, or party, who would wantonly or avariciously sport with the Property, so as to endanger the per manent safety of the Birth-place of Shakspeare, deserves to receive from the people of England the lasting infamy which such conduct would justly merit. Resolved. That this Meeting earnestly-recomnaentia.that a Branch Com mittee of this—the People's Central Committee Of the Shak speare Memorial Fund—be established in every City and Town of Great Britain, founded upon a Public Meeting of the People, to do honour to the Great Poet who arose from among them selves ; and that the said Branch Committee (when formed) are hereby respectfully invited to communicate (with the result of their Subscriptions) with the Chairman of the People's Cen tral Committee in London. Resolved, While this Meeting, from its early announcement, justly claims the priority of the first public movement to rescue Shakspeare's House—) et it gratefully recognises the efforts that are being made by the several Societies and Associations, to collect Subscriptions among themselves; and since all must be actuated by the same generous impulse—this Meeting, through its Committee, offers its fervent co-operation in the good cause, and expects the same courtesy in return. Resolved, That Subscriptions (either by Cheque, PostolEce Order, Stamps, or otherwise) be authorised to be received at the fol lowing Banks (permission having been kindly granted to open Subscription Books and to receive Donations) viz. :—The Lon don and Westminster Bank, St. James's-square;_ the London Joint Stock Bank, Pall-Mall ; Messrs. Currie and Co., Cornhill, City ; the London and Westminster Bank, Lothbury, City ; the London Joint Stock Bank, Princes-street, City; and also by George Jones, Esq., Chairman of the Committee, 15, Mad dox-street, Hanover-square ; and that all Subscriptions, with the donors' names, be recorded in an especial book for public inspection, and kept in Shakspeare's House at Stratford-upon- Avon. _ _ _ T. P. HEALEY, Esq., accepted the appointment of Honorary Secretary pro tem. A vote of thanks was then proposed, seconded, and carried by acclamation for the Chairman ; also a vote of thanks to the Proprietor of the Hanover-square Rooms, far his liberality in aiding the cause by granting their free use. GEORGE JONES, Chairman of the People's Central Committee, &c. *** All communications to be addressed to the Chairman of the Committee, 15, Maddox-street, Hanover-square, London. GRIMSTONE'S AROMATIC REGENERATOR, FOR IMPROVING AND PROMOTING THE GROWTH OF Druggist, s f HUMAN HAIR. If you are in want of that Beautiful Adorn : throughheorHumanPerfumer , th e post, ig or an Figure, anynu .t bo l ttle t o s t l u l e e ra p l o l e y f o or of it te a Human T ii s T C Chemist, e Eai Hair, AROMATIC REGENERATOR. This is an Spi rit drawn Sp • • t drawn from Aromatic Herbs and Flo wers (grown at his Herbary Highgate), which has been long known to gentry by whom it is highly appreciated for its manifold virtues, too numerous to set forth in an advertiseme n t, b u t may be read in his pamphlet, in which, the bottles are enclosed.- Each pamphlet has the signature of WILLIAM GRIMSTONR, Mer chant, Herbary, Hikligate, and will be found at page 11, under the copy of Mrs. NV eekley's letter to the Editor of the Times Newspaper, 7th of August, i 846. This pamphlet is forwarded through the post on receiving two postage stamps. And the AROMATIC itEGENERATOR can be forwarded throngh the post on receiving a Postoffice order for 4s. 6d., 7s. Bd., or 12s. —which includes the postage with tin case. The lls. size con tains four of the 4s. A few of itsvirtues, as thousands can now prove, are that—it produces eyebrows; moustaches; whiskers ; new head of hair; and new hair on bald places. It cures all diseases of the human hair. It is acknowledged by all medical gentlemen to be the only specific that will cure Porrigo Decalvans, and cover the bald places with a new growth of Jain Nervous Head-ache cured by using a few drops on the crown of the head. _ _ • Fainting-fits cured and prevented by using twenty or thirty drops on the crown of the bead. Repeat it until relief is ob tained, and the patient will be relieved in fifteen minutes. Eyebrows, Moustaches, and Whiskers produced in a few weeks by using an essential Spirit drawn from choice Aromatic Herbs, the peculiar properties of which are known only to the Inventor, and though perfectly innocent in itself, will produce new hair on bald places, caused by weakness of constitution, or where nature has not bestowed this ornament to the human figure. It has been known to many of the nobility and gentry upweids of eleven years, some of whom the Inventor most sin cerely thank for their attestation of its merits in the certainty of restoring Hair, and giving it additional lustre and strength. Mrs. Weekly, of No. 3. Swan-street, Borough, takes this opportunity of publicly thanking Mr. W. Grimstone, of the Herbary, Highgate, for the efficacy of his Aromatic Regenera tsr, in having completely restored the hair on her head after using it about four months, and her hair is now much stronger and more luxuriant than it was previous to its falling off. Mrs. W. inserts this testimony, thinking that the virtues of this pre paration cannot be too generally known, not only in the resto ration and production of hair, but fn the cure of nervous and other headaches, and will be happy to answer the enquiries of any respectable person.—Times, Aug. 7 The foregoing will, I trust, tie sufficient to prove the efficacy I of my Regenerator, which I now offer to the nobility and the I public • and I shall merely add that every kind of grease or oil should ' be avoided, if you wish a New Growth of Hair. As those matters are thrown off by our constitution, no oil or ' grease can enter the skin, and, therefore, is both objectionable and useless. As to its power of producing a New Growth of Human Hair, it is ridiculous to imagine any greasy unction will penetrate the pores I Grimstone's Aromatic Regenerator is absorbed in a few minutes. Sold in triangular bottles, at 45., 75., and Its. each ; and for warded by post, at 48. 6c1., 7s. Bd., and 125., case included, for money orders only,—this size containing four of the 4s. bottles. Sold only wholesale at the Herbary, Highgate, and the fol lowing Agents:— Liverpool—Ross and NIGHTINGALE, Chronicle-office; Mr. PARRY, Grocer, &c., Highfield-street ; Messrs. JONES and Co., Paradise-street. Manclester—Mrs. LERESCHE, Advertiser ofli ce. Woleerkompton—MANDEß, WEAVER, and Co. York —BOLTON, BLANSIIARD, and CO. Sold packed in tinfoil, encircled with a label, signed by the inventor, at 6d., Is., 25., 45., 88. each by all Tobacconists and others, and by Chemists and all Medicine Vendors. Sold under the protection of a Government Stamp, for Cure of • Gutta Serena, Opthalmia, and Nervous Headsche,i riclosed in a Pamphlet of Genuine Testimonials at la. lid., 2s. 94 4s. 6d each, stamp included. To all persons suffering from Asthma or Pulmonary Diseases, Grirnstone's British Herb Tobacco. Sold in Packages at Is. lid., 2s. 94., and 4s. Gd. each, stamp included. Direct to WILLIAM GRIMSTOM I to Ilerbary, Highgate, and 454, Oxford-street, London. THE LIVERPOOL STANDARD. LAST THREE NIGHTS. THE Celebrated ORIGINAL ETHIOPIAN HAR MONISTS, Messrs. ROBERTS (Tambourin% FORTES CUE (Bones), GOULDING (Banjo), DALZELLE (Concertina), and J. H. COLLINS (Second Banjco),—without exception the best Company in the World,—will give their pleasing ENTER TAINMENTS, VOCAL and INSTRUMENTAL, on MONDAY next, the 15th, WEDNESDAY, the 17th and FRIDAY, the 19th instant, at the CONCERT -HALL, LORD NELSON-STREET. PROGRAM ME. PART I. _ ...... .. GRAND QUICKSTEP—" Love not" Full Band. QUINTETTE—" Come, come, ye darkies, sing" Collins, Goulding, Fortescue, and Company. SONG—" Miss Rosa Ginger" Roberts. SONG AND CHORUS—" I wish I was in Ole Virginny Collins and Company. SONG—" Who dat knocking at de door" Fortescue. SONG—" Mary Blane" Collins. SOLO, Banjo—" American Quickstep and Yankee Doodle" with new Effects, never before attempted by any performer in the world Goulding. DUET—" Ole Dan Tucker".. Roberts, Fortescue, and Company. Lecture on de Tatur Roberts. GLEE—" De Colour Fancy Ball" Collins, Goulding, and Fortescue. SONG—" De Boatman Dance" - • Roberts. SONG—" My skiff is on de shore" Collins. SONG—" De ole Banjo" Fortescue. CHORUS—Phantom, from the Opera Sonnambula Company. SONG—" Ole Joe" Roberts. PART 111. SOLO, Banjo Goulding. SONG—" Farewell, Dinah, Gal" Roberts. SONG—" Rosa Lee" Collins. DUET—" Lucy Long". Collins and Fortescue. EXTRAVAGANZA—" Buffalo gals" .. Roberts and Company. GRAND FINALE—" De Railway Overture" Full Band. Body, Rd.; Side Gallery, Is. ; Reserved Scats, 2s. Doors open at Seven, to commence at Eight o'clock. TO THE ELECTORS OF EXCHANGE WARD. GENTLEMEN, IFEEL deeply grateful for the honour you have conferred upon me in Electing me as one of your Repre sentatives in the Town Council, and I shall ever entertain a pleasing remembrance of the many acts of personal kindness which I have experienced, from many amongst you, during my canvass. I avail myself of this opportunity of again assuring you, that my most earnest endeavours shall always be directed to the furtherance of such measures as have, in my opinion, a tendency to promote the social and intellectual improvem6nt of my fellow-townsmen. I have the honour to be, Gentlemen, Your faithful Servant, GEORGE H. HORSFALL. Yethel:field-road North, Everton, November 2d, 1847. TO THE ELECTORS OF WEST DERBY WARD. GENTLEMEN, RECEIVE my grateful acknowledgments for your .lt_l• indefatigable exertions in again returning me as your Representative in Council ; this being the third time I have had the honour conferred upon me by your respectable con stituency. . It is very gratifying to have so triumphant a majority over my opponent; which, however, would have been considerably augmented if a large number of the suffrages had not been recorded in another Ward, upon it being ascertained that the Conservative interest was already secured in West Derby. My public conduct has been before you for a series of years, and I can conscientiously affirm, that it has ever been my ear nest desire to exert my influence, and endeavour to the utmost : for the benefit and improvement of the town. I remain respectfully, Your obedient Servant, JOSIAS BOOKER. Poplar Grove, Allertoa, November 4th, 1847. ro THE ELECTORS OF SOUTH TOXTETH WARD. GENTLEMEN, PERMIT me to thank you for the honour you have conferred upon me in returning me again as your Repre sentative. I need not repeat that it shall be my study to promote at all times such measures as will be beneficial to the town, and par ticularly to the interests of South Toxteth Ward. I am, Gentlemen, Your obedient Servant, E. L. JONES. TO THE ELECTORS OF ST. ANNE'S WARD. GENTLEMEN, T HASTEN to return you my warmest thanks for the I renewed mark of your confidence, exhibited by the Election just closed. I beg to assure you that I shall re-enter the Council Chamber with, if possible, greater determination to tax my energies to the utmost, with a view to forward the varied interests of your Ward and of the Town in general. I am, Gentlemen, Your obliged Servant, JAMES PARKER. 111, Islington, Nov. 2, 1847. To THE ELECTORS or NORTH TOXTETH WARD. GENTLEMEN, Wi k T n H ow n le o dg o e r t d h i e hnazufereyloinughsavoefcosanktisfrraedctuion,n me l by ac re-electing me one of your Representatives in the Town Council —the spontaneous manner in which it was bestowed forms, in my estimation, its only worth. I beg to assure you, in return, that the first fruits of my time and attention shall be devoted to fulfil, according to my ability, the onerous duties which are thereby imposed. It will be not only a relief but a pleastire to me to receive, at all times, and from all parties, any communications which may be valuable for the benefit of the Ward—my only object being to serve you faithfully, and promote, to the !utmost of my power, the welfare and prosperity'of my native town. I remain, most respectfully, Gentlemen, Your humble Servant, WILLIAM MANN. Liverpool, 4th November, 1547. CHIMNEY AND PIER GLASSES, WINDOW CURTAIN CORNICES, CHEVAL AND TOILET GLASSES, •PIER AND HALL TABLES, FIRE SCREENS, (ON TILE PATENT QUAQUAVERSAL PRINCIPLE,) ORNAMENTAL BRACKETS ORNAMENTAL CHAIRS AND OTTOMANS, FRAMES FOR PORTRAITS, ENGRAVINGS, &c. R. J. KEYS, 52, BOLD-STREET, (THE MUSIC HALL,) Respectfully invites the attention of GENTLEMEN FURNISHING TO THE ABOVE ARTICLES, ALL OF WHICH ARE MANUFACTURED IN THE IMPitOVED PAPIER MACHE, AND COMPRISE MANY NOVELTIES, AT VERY MODERATE CHARGES. RE-GILDING EXECUTED AT REDUCED CHARGES. The new Patent Frames manufactured by Machinery being now brought to the greatest perfection, may be seen in great variety, and their price not one half that of the old Wood Frames of corresponding size and section. EMERSON'S ROYAL PATENT CEMENT PAINT. CHAFFER Cy THOMPSON, ETAVING purchased from the Patentee, Dr. EMERSON, of Pittsburgh, North America, the right to MANUFAC TURE and VEND the above celebrated PAINT, are now ready for delivering the same. This valuable and economic Paint, (being only about one sixth the price of Oil Paint, and yet more durable, is far supe rior to any other at present in use in this country,) for out-door work, such as Fronts of Houses, and all places exposed to the weather, giving a beautiful fine tut-stone appearance. It being altogether of a Mineral Composition, the atmospheric air does not act on it as with otter Paints in which oily or ani mal matter is introduced ; but when laid on the walls it rapidly • acquires the hardness of Stone, and does not chip or blister, — it being fully tested that the severest American Winter has no effect whatever on it. It is made of any tint or shack., but a fine Portland Stone Colour is generally preferred. It is simple in its application, being ready for use on opening the Cask, and may be laid on with a common Paint-brush. From its adhesive quality it will cling to any surface—Brick, Stone, Asphalte, or Roman Cement ; to the latter it has a pecu liar affinity, and may be applied while wet. Sold in Iron-bound Casks of One Cwt., Bs. ; Two Cwt., 15s. ; Three Cwt., 225. Fine qualities for Inside Work at 10s. and 12S. per Cask of One Cwt. P.s.—Orders received by THOMAS and BENJAMIN CH A FFER, Flag Merchants, Great Howard-street; and at the Manufactory, Ford-street, \ auxball-road, Liverpool. • CoLoup. OF TEE STARS.—Some undefined circumstance in the constitution of the celestial bodies produces the effect of their exhibiting not only a different degree, but a different kind of lustre. Their light is by no means uniform. The ray of Sirius differs not merely in intensity but in kind from that of Vega; that is perceptible in this country, but in those favoured regions where the at mosphere is more pure, where less of humidity and haze exist, the difference is striking, even to the naked eye, " one star differing from another in glory." One star shines as an emerald, while another glows as a ruby, adorning the winter sky with a rich variety of sparkling gems, differing not more in size than they do in hue or brilliancy. The circumstance of s w e s h t e h n e o d n o e ub o double starse these s ; tar a and it s i t o i f s t u s r oc i mb 7c ti o mc in t:s p r anion is of another. There are remarkableone variationm ark e o d f .colour c h o a l many instances in which a red and green star are associated, or a yellow with a blue. This may be the result of optical delusion, when the stars are of different degrees of bril liancy ; as the eye has a tendency, when gazing on any bright colour, to endow fainter objects near it with the opposite colour as a relief; but this is not always borne out, as many instances occur in which couples, in precisely similar situations, display no such contrast. Sir John Herschel was at first inclined to the opinion that a diver sity of colour did inherently exist in each star ; but he has subsequently appeared more inclined to attribute the phenomenon to 'some circumstances connected with the beholder.— Wonders of Astronomy. MINOR MORALS FOR MARRIED PEOPLE.—" The las word" is the most dangerous of infernal machines. Hus band and wife should no more fight to get it than they would struggle for the possession of a lighted bombshell. —Keep an Epictetus in your dining-room, to read while waiting for the 'completion of your wife's toilet.-- Married people should study each other's weak points, as skaters look out for the weak parts of the ice, in order to keep off them.—Ladies who marry for love should remember that the union of angels with woman has been forbidden since the flood.—The wife is the sun of the social system. Unless she attracts, there is nothing to keep heavy bodies, like husbands, from flying off into space.—Wives, be lenient to the marital cigar. The smoke always hides the most disagreeable part of the battle.—The wife who would properly discharge her duties, must never have a soul above buttons."— The liberties of England have been won by mutual con cessions. Let the husband who would acquire the privi lege of asking friends to dinner without notice, remember this when his wife hints at a new bonnet. The wife's want is the husband's opportunity.—Notwithstanding the assertions of mathematicians, the marriage-ring is a circle which husband and wife have the problem set them of making all square.—Don't trust too much to good temper when you get into an argument. The Indians produce fire by the rubbing of the driest sticks.—Sugar is the substance most universally diffused through all natural products. Let married people take a hint troth this provi.iion of nattire.--Punchs Pocket Book f6r 11348. PART 11, THE CONVERSIONS TO POPERY. (From the John Bull.) One of the many Jesuitical attempts that have of late been made to deceive the public, occurred last week in the announcement by the Morning Post that one of the curates of a western district of the metropolis, in the church of which adherence to the Rubric and apostolic doctrines are strictly maintained, had become a convert to the Roman Church ; that the gentleman's wife and mother had done the same ; and that the Right Rev. Dr. Wiseman had officiated at the receiving ,of them into the Church of Rome. Charity forbids us to inquire into the personal motives that may have induced this person to renounce the faith of his forefathers, and to uphold the idolatry, supersti tion, and blasphemy of Popish doctrines ; for it may be that, like others who have similarly committed themselves, repentance will come at last, and the anguish consequent upon unfaithful conduct. But it does seem surprising, that without any inquiry into the circumstances, and evidently at some extraordinary dictation, a paper calling itself the organ of the " Protection party," should re peatedly announce the conversion of persons to the Romish Church (in many instances having afterwards to contradict the announcement), and that it should publish the bare circumstances of such cases without adding those facts which, in most instances, would elucidate them. If our contemporary, as we believe he does, conscien tiously advocates protection in its most extensive form, how can he consistently neglect to uphold the interests of the Established Church, the most important establish ment, as regards the welfare of the kingdom, and to which all other institutions should be but secondary ? There is, however, a coldness in his ardour for religion generally, and for the English Church in particular, and a disposition to favour the Romish interests. It was this feeling with re gard to the Church that lost the " Protection leader" so much estimation in the eyes of his party, and was the cause of the great diminution of protectionist members in the late returns to the House of Commons. The Curate, whose conversion had been thus announced, was certainly attached to the district named ; but for how long? Let inquiry be made; let it be asked what time had elapsed. after his entrance upon his duties, before treachery of the worst character, because it was against both God and man, was discovered; let all the circum stances be fairly stated, and no regret will be felt at his loss, while the Romish Church, instead of glorying in the conversion, will be inclined, rather, to deplore it. Con versions like these, indeed, are not likely to affect in the slightest degree the interests of the Established Church ; but the publicity given to them is frequently the source of much unhappiness in families, at the same time that they promote, for the moment, designs which inevitably end in misery and doubt. In the present case, for example, it is clear that a deep-laid scheme was formed for the purpose of proclaiming that the curate of a district whose minister carries with him perhaps more influence than any other in the metropolis, had become convinced of the fallacy of the doctrines of the English church—in the hope that young and inexperienced minds might be ensnared. But, let the advice of this minister be followed, in all future cases as it was in a former one—let those who sever themselves in religion from their family and friends be severed in temporal things also—let them be sent to re-converted. ed. Roman convents, and they will soon, from conviction, be Mr. Pearce, the chairman of the London Stock Ex change, died suddenly on Saturday. LAMENTABLE CONDITION OF A CHURCH. --The pro ceedings before a clerical commission, relative to the con duct of the Rev. W. B. Bonaker, vicar of Cow Honey bourne—charged with non-residence and neglect of duty— have been forwarded to the Bishop of Worcester. The church presents a fearful spectacle of desecration ; the tower and chancel are standing, but the walls are now formed into poor cottages, the whole site of the building being divided into four or five huts of the most wretched appearance ; hovels, sheds, and pigstyes cling to the sacred walls, and where the altar once stood is an oven for bak ing bread. It should, however, be stated that this dese cration did not take place in the time of the present vicar. It is another question how far he ought to have exerted himself in the restoration of the church from its shameful condition—Worcester Herald. A new board has been formed under the jurisdiction of the Lords of the Admiralty, called the Tidal Harbour and Conservancy Board. The members are Captain Be thune, R,N., (president) who has, up to the present time, conducted the railway department of the Admi ralty, which is now merged into the new railway board; Captain Washington, R.N., who held the command of the Blazer, surveying vessel, and has acted as secretary to the Tidal Harbour Commission (now abolished) ; and Captain Vetch, R.E., who is now consulting engineer to the board. These officers are to have £BOO per annum each - their office is to be Duke - street , Westminster, in - the house now occurred by the Tidal Harbour Commis sion. The establishment is to consist of three clerks, one -with £220 per annum, styled the chief clerk, one with .£9O, and one with £6O per annum, and a messenger with one guinea a week.—Observer. DISINFECTION : EFFLUVIA FROM CESSPOOLS. A number of experiments were tried, on Tuesday morning, at Hackney, in the presence of several eminent chemists and other persons interested in discoveries of this nature, by way of testing the powers of a disinfecting fluid, re cently invented by a Mr. Ellerman, for the purpose of de stroying the noxious vapours and and gases arising from drains and cesspools. The following gases are evolved from animal and-vegetable matter in a state of putrefaction and decomposition.: sulphuretted hydrogen, carburetted hy drogen, and pbosphoretted hydrogen. The effect of Mr. Ellerman's disinfecting fluid is to destroy the ammonia, and to unite with these gases in a solid form, in which state they remain in the mass of decaying matter instead of being emitted into the atmosphere. Amongst the experiments tried was a small quantity of the fluid poured into a tub full of night soil, the disagreeable odour of which was extremely powerful. Within a few minutes all the characteristic smell of this matter had entirely vanished, leaving, it is true, another in its place, that of the agent by which the change had been effected, but which Mr. Ellerman stated to be entirely innoxious, and which was merely temporary. DEATH OF A MISER FROM WANT OF THE NECESSA RIES OF LIFE.—On Tuesday an inquest was held on the body of R. Butler, aged 48, who died at No. 4, Minah place, King-street, London, from breathing impure air, and want of the common necessaries of life. Mr. Hooper, the parish surgeon, deposed that on the morning of Sun day last he saw the deceased, who was then alive, but his extremities were quite cold, and there was no pulse to be felt. He was lying perfectly naked upon an old mat tress on the floor. The stench was quite sufficient to kill any one. At the back of the house was a dustman's yard, which of itself was quite sufficient to engender fever. Witness attributed death to the impure atmosphere he had been breathing, and his not allowing himself sufficient food. John Woolf, police constable M, No. 213, said that he occupied the house, No. 4, Minah-place. The deceased rented one of the back rooms, and had done so since April twelvemonths. After the death of the de ceased, whilst searching the room, witness found £25 19s. 9d. The deceased was a man of very parsimonious habits, and would not allow himself the common neces saries of life. Elizabeth Woolf, the wife of the last wit ness, said that she had given the deceased soup and sago to strengthen him, believing him to be unable to get either for himself. She had done so when she and her family wanted such things themselves. Verdict, " Thai: the deceased died from breathing impure air, and neglect ing to take the common necessaries of life." ROYAL AMPHITHEATRE.—The season for stage per formances at this theatre is drawing to a close; and the principal members of the company are in course of taking their benefits. A great variety of entertainments have been presented, and the public have not been slow in responding to the call upon their patronage. A ta lented company of equestrians, from the Champs Elysees, Paris, are engaged; and the name of the director, M. Adolphe Franconi, is sufficient to warrant the anticipation of much gratification from their performances. LATHAM'S ORDINARY.—A great public accommoda tion to the mercantile community in this bustling locality isri ordinary rt yraeffeot , was afforded d every earty commencedL daaty a h a m t ' as h a l f-pas t this capitale otcalvoeerkn establishment., l? Fen wick-street,t week, and lauidldedwtitulrittllelesomuopst fish o l complete fal sukicncedsss.roTashte and of fare boiled turkey s , joints of mutton, &c. &c., witli an excel lent dessert, and till for the extremely moderate charge of ls. 6d. Dining, as we have occasionally had to dine out, we know of no public establishment in this neighbourhood that can supply the good things of this life in anything like such abundance, profusion, and cheapness, as L a tham's. Every dish coming from him is served up in the first style ; and no doubt this is owing to the impor tant fact that he attends to the culinary department himself, and is one of those active and zealous caterers who will see that his friends are served in a manner satis factory to themselves and creditable to the house. Tho ordinary is amply sufficient to stamp his reputation, and to draw hundreds to his establishment. THE ADELPHI THEATRE.—The spirited lessee of this pretty theatre, Mr. Cooke, stated in his opening his determination to be second to none in the production of talent and entertainment • and we have already had fre quently to notice, not only the high character of the pieces produced, but the very excellent and efficient manner in which the pieces were sustained. The name , of Batty has now been so long before the public, that to eulogize the talent of his equestrian corps would be u se l ess . Hi s suc cess as lessee of Astley's Royal Amphitheatre, in London, has been unprecedented, and it may in a great measure be attributed to his management—but it will more than as tonish many of the theatre-going community to hear that this company, greatly augmented, are now under an en gagement to appear at the Adelphi. We have seen a letter from Mr. Batty, in which he states it is bis inten tion to bring down a really good company, and do all in his power to aid in redeeming the character and popularity of this once first and rising place of entertainment. We may add that, ill addition to the company that has been appearing in London, Mr. Batty has purchased two ele phants, the camels, and a great portion of the horses and wardrobe of Hughes's mammoth Croups, the strength of which, we hear, will be brought forward here. ORIGIN •or THE WORD "BOTHER." The word bother was first used by a sergeant, who, being exposed to the volubility of two able -b o di e d Hibernians , one at each car, exclaimed, " Don't both-ear me." Hence the verb to lothtr. C APITAL WAY TO COOK CABBAGE. — Permit me to in troduce a most excellent solid dish , quite good enough for an Emperor; that is , an Empe r or with a keen appetite and a falling exchequer : —A lar g e drumhead cabbage, lid. ; quarter of a pound of fat bacon , 2 d. ; pepper a nd said, Oid. ; total, 4d. Cut this cabbage into two ; cut a holy in the centre of each h alf, bi g enou g h to admit the g tell th w e e c ll okoitis peppered a p u tlfiee in p, ; eur p iro u r t in; t: t, e i e t a tn w hd o e nn sides ltuips t l o b, g ea e t beo hle oiledA h ; three or four hour: ; teen chop it up and serve it hot. If properly done it wil, stet: to the ribs much better than coup litaigre.--Corres po4dent of 1: 474 Farmer's Journal. OPERATIONS OF THE BANK OF ENGLAND. (From yesterday's Times.) The Bank returns published on Saturday suggest what can hardly fail, at the approaching meeting of Parliament, to prove a point of interesting discussion. In the letter of the Ministers authorising the suspension of the bill of 1844, it was intimated that the profits of any violation of that bill should be devided between the Bank and the Government ; but there was no expression of an inten tion to fix upon any portion of the enormous profits to be derived to the Bank from working their reserve down to the point just short of infringement. The letter in question gave the Bank the power not only of utterly exhausting its reserve, and thus of employing two to three millions at 8 per cent., which would otherwise have been impossible, but freed it from making those costly sa crifices, which would have been unavoidable, if the suspension of Peel's Act had not been decided upon, to bring that reserve from the low point it had reached up to a position of safety. Thus, in the autumn, as it was in the spring (when the inability of the Bank to manage the the deficiency-bill question caused the Chancellor to draw from the public several millions at a cost to the country of 5 per cent., to be deposited in the Bank, and then loaned by that institution back again to the public at 6 and 7 per cent.), amidst all the misery of the recent panic the Bank of England, by which it has been caused, is the only party who is not only exempt from suffering, but who is actually from its operation deriving unbounded gains. If the matter could be regarded as ending here, we should be driven to the belief that a blundering and mis directed selfishness is the true policy for success in busi ness. Happily, however, we are not obliged from these immediate results to draw our permanent conclusions. The present profits of the Bank of England, derived from the sacrifices they have inflicted upon the community, still fail to convince us that the true interests of both are not in reality identical, and that, if the bank had pursued the course urged upon it, of conducting its affairs truly as bankers. looking to no other end than that of the per manent success of its own business, it would pot be in a better position than that which it now occupie§. On the 31st of December last we pointed out that the bank, under the act of 1844, had no other responsibilities than those which it shared in common with its brother bankers throughout the kingdom, and that all that any of them have to do is to take care of their own interests. If, however, the bank is to be regarded as having adopted a sound method of taking care of its own inte rests, it is quite clear that the other bankers have all done the reverse. If it be sound permanent policy to clutch at enormous momentary gains and constantly to bring a business concern to a position in which it could be stopped in a few hours, and by the influence of the slightest casualty,—if, in fact, It be true policy to bring such a concern at last to a point at which it can only be saved by the interposition of friends (no matter whether those friends be the Government or individuals), who support it solely because of the way in which its fall would involve others,—then, assuredly, the Bank can claim every credit for the performance of its functions; but in the same way the merchant who, at the imminent risk of stoppage, shall venture into a wild speculation, may point to the profits, if it happen to turn out advantageously, and justify the step by the result. These things, however, in one way or another, always in the long run of years come to some ugly termination, such as to prove that after all the party has contrived to mistake, instead of to follow, the road of self-interest he was seeking. Even as far as matters have already gone, there is enough to keep up this faith in the present case of the Bank of England. Had the Bank at the commencement of the year acted as, we presume, Mr. Loyd or Mr. Glyn would have acted in like circumstances,—had it met the increasing demand for its commodity by a proportionately increasing charge—had it resolved, in view of the times of peril which were predicted to keep up a reserve against its liabilities sufficient to protect itself under all contingen cies ; and had it by this means kept itself in a position to stave off all possibility of the approach of its greatest ene my—panic, by saying at all times, " Let no really solvent bank or trader fear the chance of being broken down by any merely fortuitous pressure, since, although the weak must fall, we are strong enough to give assistance in any sudden case of real need," it may be doubted whether its actual profits from smaller loans at a higher rate of inter est would not have equalled all that it has grasped by its reckless prodigality ; while, as regards its prospects for the future, in having escaped the accumulated odium which now rests upon it, the difference may well be deemed in calculable. FLOATING BEDS.—Some curious and interesting expe riments were tried last week on the Serpentine river, Hyde-park, to test the powers and buoyancy of a novel sort of hammock beds or mattresses, of very simple con struction, yet of importance to nautical people and pas sengers in ships, and intended for the preservation of lives at sea in cases of shipwreck. Captain Stevens and his son, and several gentlemen connected with naval matters, threw themselves into the water, into which the hammock mattresses were also thrown. They got hold of them, and found no difficulty in placing themselves upon them, and floating comparatively high and dry by their assist ance for a considerable time. The experiments took place early in the morning to avoid a crowd, but they were nevertheless witnessed by many scientific persons and others. THE AURORA BOREALIS AT GREENWICH.—The fol lowing is the account from the Greenwich Observatory of the aurora borealis, on Sunday, the 24th ult.:—The sky was generally overcast during the day with cumulostratus, cirrostratus, and scud, till five p.m., and nearly clear af terwards. Rain was falling during the afternoon. At 6h. 23m. a.m. a faint streamer of an aurora borealis was seen, and between this time and 10h. p.m. occasional streamers were seen. At 10h. p.m., and again at mid night, the aurora borealis was magnificent. The magne tic instruments were very greatly disturbed during the whole day. At about ten p.m. the horizontal force mag net was in a position which it had never reached since the establishment of the magnetic observatory, and such as to show a great decrease in the horizontal component of the magnetic dip. The aurora continued visible till two o'clock on Monday morning, the magnetic instruments being disturbed almost all day. There was a moderate wind al most every day during the week. The total horizontal movement was 760 miles. _ THE ARCHBISHOP OF YORR.—We give in another paragraph the particulars connected with the death of the Archbishop of York. The annual value of the see is £lO,OOO, and the Archbishop of York takes precedence next after the Lord Chancellor ; he enjoys the title of Primate of England, and the office of Lord High Almoner to the Queen, besides possessing the patronage of three archdeaconries, two chancellorships, one precentorship, 23 non-resident canouries, and 53 benefices. The pro vince of Canterbury includes upwards of 20 sees ; and, as might be expected, the annual values of the two provinces bear a due proportion to each other, Canterbury being considerably greater than that of York ; at the same time that many important offices and privileges belong to the latter. Had Sir Robert Peel been in office, we have no doubt but the estimable Bishop of Chester would have been promoted, but the probability is that at present either the Bishop of Worcester or the Bishop .of Norwich will be translated. The Queen will, perhaps, be more favourable to Dr. Wilberforce, Bishop of Oxford. DRAINING.At a late agricultural 4 meeting, S. T. Kekewich, Esq., one of the leading magistrates of the county of Devon, with reference to draining, said he had noimprovementhesitation w in iii,h say c i o n u g th ldb a e t ii i , t tro w d a u s ce th d e , a m n o d s important o t nes p o o g r e t n a n e rally necessary, that, out of 2,000 acres, 1,800 required draining. As an instance, he wo u ld allude to a field of about 26 acres belonging to his friend, Sir Thomas Ac land, which, a short time since, was only fit to feed a few sheep and bullocks during the summer, and for which the tenant paid only 7s. per acre. The rent would be £9 a year ; suppose the tenant paid 6 per cent. upon the out lay made in draining it—that. would be £9 a year more, and would raise the rent of the field to £lB. n The farmer told him with very great frankness, that when the field had been drained he should have it " pared down" and burn it, in order to bring it into cul tivation, at a further cost of 15s. per acre, or £l9los. for the whole field,und after that he should get . a crop of wheat out of it, which he- (the tenant) estimated at 25 or 26 bushells . per acre. He took it at 25 bushels, and he made the man confess that the very first crop of .wheat to be taken out of that field; after being drained, would be worth, at a fair price, something 'above £195. This was one instance of the results of thorough draining, but this was not the only : good-they did by it. MURDEROUS ASSAULT_AND ITS SINGULAR. CONSE QUENCES.—Au assault with intent to rob was committed upon a workman on Saturday, (says the Glasyow Mail of Monday) under very aggravated- circumstances: About one o'clock in the morning a man in the employ of Patrick ' RobertsOn and Co., was passion. through Main-street, an unfinished street, leading fromArgyll-street up to Blyth wood-square. He had got about half-way down, and was at the open and Unprotected part of the road, when three stout men, who had the appearance of carters, darted out from the side of.the path, and collared the unfortunate man. Thinking they were but in jest he entreated them to let him pass, but the only reply he received was a blow which felled him to the ground. One of the ruffians then threw himself oh the poor man, and the other two com menced to rifle his pockets. In their savage haste they had apparently used a knife to tear open his 'clothes, as he felt a sharp weapon grazing along his skin. Dreadfully alarmed, he naturally th3ught they had a design to mur der him, and contrived to get his clasp-knife out of his pocket, which he opened, and by a desperate effort turned himself over, and stabbed in the groin the man who was holding him.. The stab must have been a severe one, if it do not prove ultimately fatal, as the man imme diately after receiving it, fell back heavily. His comrades, seeing the condition he was in, slunk behind, and thus allowed the workman an opportunity of effecting his escape. Having found three policemen in Argyll-street, he communicated the particulars of the attack, and they immediately proceeded to the spot, but the vagabonds had made good their retreat, carrying with them their wounded companion. The clothes which the man had on when attacked in this murderous manner were in numerous parts completely cut through, and a deep scar ofand th e t the i n a h w i , s a s b i r l e m a d s e t u a p t toens himh e. i i . i u i ti h il i e s ss le n ft at a u r r i e n LAWTON'S "SNACKS.' Amongst the host of hotel keepers in this town who are candidates for public favour, there are few of higher and more deserved pretension and C la y reputati on triq u t a h r a e n ao . tn t - db i Imeast found . o a a t iitdneeldoaßrni Rainbow, nL l of b i o‘eetr.hrii,lell Liverpool. ialiyvtitehiorelpsi Liverpool. house has ic a mo i r n e s. admitted by all who have availed themselves of his provi ii sion at the Rainbow, in Manchester, at our local races, a t is' o hip n o sanimy is cicCe-nirealsain;ninndf combined betterwith entertainment i li all thani his arrangements, eemn enabled d an re d fu w r - n el bd s ei r l o i o l e m w s l y ar p e ai s n p te a( d i , o a u n s e tt t e ni l €o l r e n. ts, whichh b o u u tl should then baer p provided ot t i e Nc, h l;. di e t ean(ri particularly loweat passible charge, s iNtr. C rheat t i i.tl f riel r e ei Ci tiot l itt e ll oreidie t he, o . ips.aeonxsot snacks coffee-room, si o ks.a t s t t boaAtemnid: and e satisfaction.— Nroniele. and invariably give the highest LATEST FOREIGN AND COLONIAL. VEST INDIES. The Royal Mail Steam-packet Medway, arrived at Southampton on Sunday, with 38 cabin passengers, and 185,577 dollars, and 144,355 dollars worth of gold dust and coin. By this arrival we have our usual file of West India papers, but, with the exception of accounts of numerous and unanimous meetings, condemning in the most severe terms the legislation on the subject of the sugar duties, they are very barren of interest. Jamaica is described as being in a sad condition, and as being deserted by num bers of merchants, in the anticipation of increased decay of trade. The meeting of the House of Assembly was looked forward to with much interest. There had pro bably never been so many meetings and so much unani mity as is described to exist in Jamaica and the British West Indies generally. The oppressively hot weather in Jamaica for a few days since the accounts by the last packet had been succeeded by profuse rain and a favour able change. The islands generally are described as being in a fair state as regards the weather and the present crops. 'the arrival of the Medway has brought us but little ad ditional news from Mexico, but the account already-pub lished is abundantly confirmed. The American force is stated to be in daily receipt of reinforcements, and Santa Anna in a helpless condition. It was rumoured at Vera Cruz that he was before Puebla on the 30th, with 2,000 or 3,000 men, altogether dispirited ; and another rumour was current at Bermuda, from news said to be received by an Halifax vessel, that one-half of the city of Mexico was still in the hands of the Mexicans, who would fight to the last. All accounts concur in describing the commerce of Mexico to be suffering most severely, and agree in the belief that circumstances are now favouring the Ameri cans. SWITZERLAND.—The situation of Switzerland was the all-absorbing subject of conversation in Paris on Satur day. No authentic accounts of the actual commence ment of civil war in that country had been received, but Paris letters lead us to expect, by to-day, painful de tails from the Cantons. The occupation of Neufchatel by the Radicals is the first act of aggression on their part. The effect of it on the Prussian government we shall soon learn. PROSPECT OF A SEVERE WINTER.—A St. Peterslmirgh letter of the 7th of October states, that the streets are already covered with snow, and sledge-parties were daily arranged. The thermometer (the preceding day) marked three degrees below zero (Reaumur's scale). DARING ROBBERY.—The Paris Moniteur mentions an act of highway robbery of a character so audacious as to cause, on Saturday, in Paris, serious reflections on the state of the country. The diligence from Vannes, for L'Orient, containing 40,000 f.; the property of Govern ment, and escorted by two Gendarmes, was attacked on the road by a band of 12 or 15 highwaymen, who fire.: a volley, which killed two horses and one of the Gendarmes. The other galloped off to seek assistance. The robbers in the meanwhile, plundered the coach of its contents and effected their escape. MURDER OF A POLICE MAGISTRATE IN CEYLON.—An inquest was held on Saturday last at Negomba on the body of Mr. F. L. Dick, poli ce mag i s t rate, o f that place, who had met his death from a gunshot wound on the pre *vious night. It appears that the deceased had left his house on Friday night, in company with Mr. Northmore, C. C. S., and three Peons, to go in search of a notorious burglar, a native, who had recently escaped from custody at Chilaw, and who was reported to be hiding in his father's house, situated at Palanchina, five miles from Negombo, and northward of Kaderani. The man they were in search of was well known to be a most desperate character, and had often been heard to say he would shoot any one who attempted to capture him. The head men of Negumbo endeavoured in vain to dissuade the magistratefrom going on such an errand. He took a brace of loaded pistols in his belt, and, in the company we have stated, started on foot for Palanchina. They arrived there between 9 and 10, when the moon was well up, and objects were plainly distinguish able. The house which had been indicated was searched, but the burglar was not to be found ; the father, however, told them he thought his son was secreted in a cot tage not far off, belonging to one Singho Appoo, and to this the party proceeded. Mr. Dick and one Peon went to the front door, another went to the door at the rear, whilst Mr. Northmore and the third Peon remained at alittledistance. They knocked and demanded admission, whereupon Singho Appoo called out to know who was there ; one of the Peons replied it was the magistrate of Negombo, and that he must open the door and let them in. A woman was then heard to say, " Take your gun, and shoot the thieves." One of the shutters was at the moment half opened, close to the deceased, who, it is supposed, peeped in, and immediately after a gun was fired, and he fell dead on the spot. Mr. Northmore and the Peons then forced their way into the house, and se cured Singho Appoo and his wife, who were the only in mates. The gun, which was quite hot, had been fired with slug, and the shot had completely divided the carotid artery, from which the blood was pouring in great quan tities.—Colombo Monthly Examiner, Sept. 16. ..r , .. , _ , . - 2. - _ - .... , ....mw5-vr-agensmwrare.-0.- a ra wranszo \lsm THE SIAMESE TWINS.—A correspondent of the Raleigh (North Carolina) Biblical Recorder, under date of August 2, 1847, gives the following account of a visit to Chang and Eng, the celebrated Siamese twins, who, it will be re membered, visited this town some 15 years since :—" In company with my friend Mr. William M'Nance, I called to see the Siamese twins, Chang and Eng, residing about one mile and a half from Mount Airy, on a valuable farm, which they have lately purchased, and removed to from the county of Wilkes. To my great disappointment they were not at home, being absent on a visit to their planta tion in Wilkes. The wife of one of them was at home, and four of their children, all of whom resemble them much in appearance. They have each of them children about the same age. In addition to their native names they have assumed the name of Banker, in honour of their banker of that name in the city of New York. The Mrs. Banker we found at home appeared to be a good-looking intelligent woman, with a free and open countenance, ap parently about 25 years of age. There appeared to be a number of servants about the premises, of different ages and sexes. Their house is small, but they are preparing to build a new and commodious one. The wife of one of them and two of their children were at Wilkes. They live alternately at each place, and so will continue until they build a new house or sell their plantation in Wilkes, which they design to do. They take much pleasure in farming, have a fine crop, and are quite plain and econo mical in dress and manner of living, are fond of hunting, and, with their wives and little ones, apparently quite happy and contented. Their wives are said to be members of the Baptist church, of respectable parents, and the twins occasionally go to church with them. They are punctual in attending the elections, and vote the Whig ticket. I learn that, in addition to their property in North Carolina, they have an invested fund in New York. ) oe however, the fond seittantse fdtfoawr market. eiarnreek,etit. theyw olublsp had s di i b much facilities eu, j,tes bettergettingt at t t A h h s e e i y t r h e w p y e r o a r were eu o nearndu h e t em e e m nt o s un o t f ain.” the chase make them prefer a residence ' NEW PATENT ROTARY ENGINE.—A, new rotary steam-engine is now at work at Mr. Tyrrells, engineer, Deptford, showing the great economy of weight, fuel, and friction of which steam-power is capable. This will be at once understood, when we state that the whole of this four-horse engine (without the boiler), would not occupy much more than half a hat-box, the actual dimen sions of what may be called the piston being only nine inches by four inches, and the weight of the whole box being between two and three cwt. A. steam pipe from the boiler brings the steam into this little receptacle, an eccentric crank is turned by the rotary motion within it; and here is all the machinery said to be necessary to propel the largest engines, whether mining, marine, or locomo tive. The adaptation of the interior of the little box may be described to consist of five segments of cir cles of highly polished steel, so arranged that the abut ments and pistons, or acting arms (also of steel highly polished), bear on each other so as to secure steam-tight contact without any packing. The patentees state that their engine makes 400 revolutions in the time the re ciprocating engine makes 200 revolutions, with the same rate only of expenditu e in fuel—power for power—and further that the number of revolutions made in a given time do not sensibly affect the power. One of the most common defects in rotary engines has been their tendency to leakage, whereby a continual loss of power has been sustained. The new engine, on the contrary, is perfectly steam tight, and works at a high velocity without any per ceptible friction; it has no " dead point," and works at full power up to the size required. We learn, however, that the patentees are about to construct a larger engine on the same principle, with a boiler of proportionate size, and the opportunity will then be afforded, in the most practicable and tangible way, of measuring the con sumption of fuel with the power of the engine, and the amount of work actually performed. The Admiralty have requested an estimate of the cost of fitting the Minx with an auxiliary engine of 50-horse power. The Minx is a vessel of three hundred tons burden, and is, it is said, to be furnished with a screw propeller, which the rotary engine is supposed to be peculiarly well fitted to drive. The actual dimensions of this new engine of 50- horse power would be not more than 31 inches by 16 inches, the velocity being calculated at a main of 300 re volutions per minute. The substitution of the new rotary engine on board the Minx for the engines at present ordi narily used, would, it is calculated, lighten her, in respect to machinery alone, about 50 tons, leavingoutof calcula tion altogether the economy of space and fuel.--Tin2eB. THE BOSJEiMANS.--A group of five of these " i n t er esting people was exhibited on Monday evening, Exe ter Hall, Strand, to a large assembly of the curious, and a lecture deli▪ vered on their nature, properties, propensities,- and habits, by Dr. Knox. Th ey were lauded in Liverpool by the brig• Fanny, Capt a i n Wh ee l er, and that this i s their first appearance in Europe. Without saying that Europe will be, or not be, profited by their arrival, it may be affirmed that nothing, even in this age of `• strange and unnatural" importations, is more curious than this stunted family of African dwarfs. In appearance they are little above the monkey tribe, and scarcely better than the mere i h n ri g i t te h s e t o n f se t b el y d t:h e T t l i i r e e y , ro cro wiln a g i , n s g r . n w ok a in a g l- , 6cc. They are sullen, silent, and savage—mere animals in propensity, and worse than animals in appearance. The The admirers of "pure nature can confirm their specu lations on unsophisticated man, and woman also, or re pudiate chattering continually org •them, a visit to these specimens. They are pudiate by exhibition is, however, one tha , t , will and ought to attract. well calculated to remove prejudices, and make people think aright, of the_ times when " wild in his woods the noble savage ran." In short, a more miserable set of human beings—for human, they are, nevertheless—was never seen. They are about to perform, at the future exhibitions of them, some curious feats of aetivity, and of their modes of attack and defence, which will be worth attention.—Totes. We give the above from a source which will not be excepted against. Our own opinion as to the character of the people in question confirms that of our contemporary.