The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser. — Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1843-03-21 00:00:00

MEM 1 5 , Do. D 0... 1. DENERI. Y, 79, Byrom str 152, Park-lane at Denton TIPPING ORDERS exec ad vanta TO PARTIES DECLINING BUSINESS OR HOUSEKEEI MEDIATE fa Rooms, C hurc,.h7_st_r_e_el nded to free extra charg .s Ferries —I have aze. I also use it offered by the Advertiser to of DISPOSING of STOCKS-IN escription, HOUSEHOLD FURNI qt advantace, on moderate .cted, with great car ad despatch Your obec " Meters. Jones and Co., Osborne-straet, Whitechapet, L( r Starch Tr rred, Guaranteed bst =llly attended tPI o, E on the s hortest notice. RSON 3 ENKIN , lUCTIONEER SALE ROOM and OFCE, tEET, LIVERPOOL, AND BIRKENHEAD CHun CUESIIIIi PATENT RICE STARCH !tad from man wing is s ceived b he Patentees pion Palace 1842. Royal Laundry, K " August 24th sed your Patent Ric Starch up- I find it arcs of 2 greater eas aont sticking to the Iron, th an Starch I had previ e Linen, and gives a for Laces, and think Cast Plate Glas machi: I use no otber , ..4nt servant, " MARY WEIGH, Laundress to Her Maje I respectable tained of ,:ross-stree from, Flatt moisture Upper R Shop k n. is and Estates of Parties deceased PLATE GLASS SHOP FRONTS AND LOOKIN GLES. FORREST AND LLOYD OLE AGENTS to the BIRMINGIL g'S "'"7T" PLATT AND L. ..._ .1: • lic for the support L.., nounce. that they have OPENbi , h. a STOCK of truly splendid Toilet Pier GLASSES, direct from the Manufact t of which the Public are resi)ectfull i. FRONTS supplied on receivir . .._ ci pany's Glass may be seen in a n throughout the _town i its richness , or appearance is un- I Chia PLATE GLA ;e. The Co great numne equalled by any Manufacturer in the Kingdom. F. and L. would respectfully call the attention of the Pub lic to the " POLISHED SHEET PLATE," which i I perfect surface, quite free from tt strengt 1 the sem Retail D Messrs. Liverpool or ANY we feel that it and Country, anu •, -tos. Bowzna and Sans, 16, Redc 1 Tow TRUMAN, HANBURY, BUXTON, AN 'CO.'S LONDON PORTER. D EALERS are respectfully in opted for HOUSE OF LORDS.-FRIDAY The Attorneys and Solicitors Bill was read a third tirr and passed. The Marquis of LANSDOWNE moved for an address to her Majesty, praying that stab WZYuld be graciously pleased to lay before the house copies of the correspondence between her Majesty's Enjoy Extraordinary in China and the British merchants in that country, relative to the recent oc currences in Canton. The noble marquis recommended the establishment of some court of judicature which might have the power of interfering in matters of the kind. The Earl of ABERDEEN said he saw no objection to the production of the papers. Hong Kong being now a British possession many of the difficulties in the way of establishing such an authority were removed, but the government were waiting for the information for which they had written to Sir H. Pottinger upon all matters respecting our connections with China, upon the receipt of which no delay should be al lowed to take place in endeavouring to place our relations with that country upon a proper footing. Their lordships then adjourned. HOUSE OF COMMONS.-FRIDAY In reply to a question from Mr. S. CRAWFORD, Sir R. PEEL disclaimed being a party to counting ont the house on Thursday evening in order to avoid the honour►ble member's motion for shortening the duration of parliaments and securing an effectual representation of the people. Mr. CRAWFORD then gave notice of his motion for the 30th instant. The house, on the motion of Sir J. GRAHAM, went into committee on the Registration of Voters Bill, which occu pied the greater portion of the evening. Mr. COWPER, after the remaining clauses of the bill were disposed of, moved a clause for the purpose of limiting the duration of the poll at county contested elections to one day. Sir .J. GRAHAM was confident that great convenience re sulted from the two days' polling. If the polling should take place on a market day, farmers would not sacrifi— markets, and it was therefore desirable 62' heir there should he more than one day. After some discussion the committee divided, Cowper's clause was defeated by a majority of 143 to sb. Sir J. GRAHAM then proposed several clauses for the purpose of punishing persons guilty of personati n g or of aiding or assisting others in the personation of voters, which clauses were agreed to , aft er which the house resumed. The Mutiny and Marine Mutiny Bills severally passed and Mr Utlgh conatnittE The other orders of the da souse adjourned. re then disposed of, a; STER AND PRESTON RAILWAY.—The general I at Lancaster on Wed dividend of 16s. per old share, and 10s. 7d. is unanimously declared. he proprietors STOCK oI Messrs. TRUMAN and Co.'s PQY , nt i v k. —r in LivERPOOL, of QuaW BOTTLING, DRAUGHT PIMP( ORDERS are aler, HOME TRADE LONDON, for either APPLICATION TO BE MADE. TO MR. ARMITAGE, ?2, KING- STREET, EXPORT LIVERPOOL , Also, on SALE, in BOND, PORT, SHERRY, and TENERIFFE (Vidonia) WINE (Brand " PASLEY," Shipped by Pasley, Little, ID PIPES, Burrs, HOGSHEADS . , . aalities are a and Expo zd C, --- and QUAUTEEZ-CASics suitable for Home Con- CHARLES W I LLM ER' S GENERAL EST ABLIS H MENT, D PRINTING AND TRANSATLANTIC NEWSPAPER OFFICE, No. 5, SOUTH JOHN-STREET, (FIRST HOUSE FROM LORD-STREET,) 'LIVERPOOL. BRITISH AND FOREIGN NEWSPAPERS S up plied in.TOZOn and Country, OR SENT TO THE UNITED STATES OR WEST INDIES. STATIONERY OF EVERY KIND CONSTANTLY ON SALE. PRINTING very descri pt i on Executed on t h e Shortest Notice , and on the most Reasonable Terms. ADVERTISEME NTS yaP er published in ived for Inse rtion in every News G REA T BRITAIN IRELAND, an d AMERICA. PLAYING CARD'S FOR EXPORTATION, ------- MPROVEMENTI IMPROVEMENT!! IMPROVE MENT !!! THE CIVET CAT ESTABLISHMENT; 72; LOAD-STREET, LIVERPOOL, 72, AS now the-most extensive and c hoice STOCK of every HAA fresh material for S FIRS T - CLASS DRESS; GENTLEMEN ALSO, FABRICS OF VARIOUS TEXTURES, Suitable for all Climates, both for home use and exportation. ci DIRE( creasing patronage this Establishing is receiving, ~nnviacing proof that the system adopted gives sfactior the prices of a few articles of Gentle le of first-class Material, Workmanship, flowing ar and Fit, warrantee c olour . : Dress Coat. any • Froc k Coat, lined with silk £3 0 0 3 10 0 ..e o f first-rate ability, and many years practical 4.9, is employed for the sole purpose of Cutting out amen's Dress Trowsers, Pantaloons, and Breeches. rowsers per Black. Blue, or any T colo o f Su o r Doeskins ur Kersey meres rials for P an taloons, of the mate ro ve d s tyle, from •• • • 1 5 9. to 1 6 0 n ewest appro £llO 0 _~ D. MYERS, having Agents. in Paris nd splenand Lon Stdon, le is in na tant receipt of the most ri.ch adid ys and •ings, of Figured and Plain Velvets, Plashes, S a ti ns ., Marcellas, Cashmeres, Shawl Patterns, Thibets, &c £1 1 0 meh Satin Vest Best Black Fr NAVAL AND MILITAR Y UNIFORMS t o the late r iacest regulations. MERCHA NTS AND CANIAINS SUPPLIED, NOTICE _ Observe the CIVET CA T, 72. L ORD- STR EEI2'SI7:ERP°" TN issuing our first " I would be wrong in us Atli to address only, bay TO THE PUBLIC. " ainnu.l Circular et one class of the no s o liberally supported by w -c principle on which e first so u g ht encouragement was ,ntended to be f u ndamental , and on the sam e we now confi_ dently rest. To supply a n ow - family, at the lowest possible eider to be the "ne plus ultra feeling confident of our abilit• necessary article in every advance on first cost, we con '' ,ould it be attained ; and, secure that system of cor •ich will have -clothing in any acre emboldened to make the ex- Ailment ; the result we now confidently refer to as as a legi timate g round for an enlarged and increasing support. We have b een enabled, a d the various ramifications of our busi ness, to secure already by far the largest connexion in this county, and, we may say, any where out of the Metropolis. TEA, our principal article, will be now more than ever " the f a vourite beverage in this country." A reduced duty, we have reason to predict, will add to the adv.antages to be derived fro m an " open trade ;'' and our advices from the other s ide convince us that more pains will be taken in the selection in proportion to the encouragement given to con selection here. We are guided by this information regularly transmitted to us by each overland mail from India, and we, therefore, regulate our imports and purchases just so as to anticipate future results. Unlimited resources, added to long experience in the selection of qualities, aid us in securing only such parcels as cannot be superseded in advantage by sub - Sequent arrivals. Our only object is to secure as much advantage and credit to ourselves as service ers alone can comand. Already the effect of opening new ports in China h a s o, ated dam the confidence of those who have been conser 2torsto of Stock, and the Merchants have given way in prices. re w e this Circular, we have been ourselves to London issue and othe r porta, and find the records of the past sales merely nominal, our purchases having been made from 2d. to 3d. per 1 . lower th a n then established and having anticipated this, the benefit is now given to our friends, and superior Congou Tea (Souchong flavour) is now to be had at 4s. per lb. This only known by profession —what others we can now do. The finer grades of Tea have to the now irresistible advance of " Free Trade" 411 more. We have now reached the climax, when more nan 100 per cent. reduction on the old East India Compa ny's terms may be proved—say the 14s. and 12s. Green Teas and 6s. per lb.—the 10s. down to ss.—and Ss. down Th . -each quality supported, not imitated. The largest Tea Sales since the year 1838 have just con cluded, and Bohea Tea sold from 2s. 9d. to 2. 10d., duty paid; r Congou from 3s. 2d. to 4s. Id., duty paid, bait the largest ge s st part sold at 3s. Sid. per lb. ; Souchongs from 4 2d. 4 • 7d. per lb.. duty paid. With this statement before you, you will perceive that, with the extent of our business, are in a position to deal out Teas at who l e sale pr ices we ; and, r9m the above information, you can judg to obt e at wha t p rice am good quality. Our prices are for- - BLACK TEAS. 3s. Od. per lb. respondence at ever market unknown to to our support been hitherto given way Bohea Tea Common Congou Fine Ditto 3 4 „ t 8 ~ recommended. Th i s forms the greater part of th e e consumption i 0 „ this country. Superior Congou Tea (Sou shong flavour) Wiry Black-leaf full flavoured 4 4 The finest Congo" imported . 4 6 , I strongly recom f I mended. The finest Lapsang Souchong 5 0 „ I particularly recom -5 b ~ i . mended. This Tea possesses the true Orange flavour. GREEN TEAS. - " Finest scented Orange Pekoe Common Green 3s.Bd• per lb S u p e rior Twankay 4 0 Fine Hyson 4s, 6d. to 5 0 Fine Cowslip Hyson Finest Ouchain, or Young t 6 0 f particularly re A. commended. H ysol3 I , inest Gunpowde r imported 7 0 1 cur t i o w n i s s s terr leaf close.eaf In COFFEE the world is now open —every port may send and does send its produce, the maximum duty of Sd. per lb. b e i n g 25 per cent. l ower than what, a few years si quo our nce, was the privileged bonu s of ls. per lb. We re fer you to Small-leaf Gunpowder tiit.iOns, as Triage Coffee.. Is. Od. per lb Fine Old East India .1 4 Finest Foreign....._ 1 8 particularly recemnaenion ded. so 1 This is the dript I much sou ght after by 'oreigners, and in such general consumption on the Continent. ave foundi leing s ' POLISHED SHE kind of Glasl F. and L. atched, c( a super Double-strongCrowii GI (Flatted Crown Glass, Flattened Sheet G for Engr cavities or dimples, and r Zed, B ne best quality be used for G When polished, which adds much to its beauty. Rough Plate, of an inch thick (diamond and plain culiarly adapted for Skyligh , Greenhouse Glass, all sizt F. and L. have supplied s Glass 40 inc Plate Glass Silv at moderate :ral Conservat same s red, and in Frames, AFRICAN TRADE Round and Oval S 1 kinds of Window G EXPOR PAINTS, VARNISHES . STEAM POWER, for GRIN MR. COCKLE'S Als suited for ti ► stock and to order. , packed for TATION. OILS, and COLOURS 'ING PAINTS, on hire. iTIBILIOUS PILLS, is of oP ofo i o ur e s Bishop ,ter Bishop of Worce er Bishop of Heref rd Bishop of St.. aph Bishop of Ba or Bishop of L daff Bishop of cutta Rt. Hon. .A. Murray, Bishop of Ely Duke of Grafton Duke of Manchester Duke of Bedford Duke of Argill Duke of Beaufort Duke of Rutland Duke of Marlborough Duke of Buccleuch Duke of Devonshire Duke of Sutherland Marquis of Lansdowne Marquis of Normanby Marquis of Ailesbury Marquis of Winchester Marquis of Abercorn Earl of Eldon Earl of Harrowby Earl of Minto Earl of Carnarvon Earl of Kinnonl Earl of Errol Earl of Mountcasbel Earl of Darlington Si Earl of Guildford M.P Earl of Scarborough Sir Gerard Noel, Bart., M.P Earl of Oxford Sir Robert Grant, Bart. Earl of Thanet Sir Henry Blake, Bart. Earl of Athlone Sir Samuel Fludyer, Bart. Earl of Roscommon Sir Robert Buxton, Bart. Earl Cowper Sir John Forbes, Bart. Earl Amherst Sir Andrew Agnew, Bart. Earl of Leicester Sir Philip B.V. Broke, K.C.B Earl of Gainsborough Sir John Tyrrell, Bart. Viscount Melbourne Sir Henry Smyth, Bart, M.P. Viscount Palmerston Sir Matthew Wood ,Bart,M.P Viscount flowick Sir John de Beauvoir, Bart. Viscount Fordwich Sir Thomas B. Mash Viscount Torrington Sir Thos.Wilde,M.P.Sol.Gen Viscount Acheson Sir Frederick Pollock, M.P. Viscount Alford J. Wildman, Esq., Chilham Lord Arundel Castle Lord Hill Colonel Tynte, M.P. Lord Plunket Colonel Stbthorp, M.P. Lord Murray Col.Delap,Stoke Park, Surrey Lord Kinnaird Col. Bence, Thorington Hall Lord Bentinck Colonel Cowell Lord Fitzroy Captain Pechell, M.P. Lord Middleto❑ atthias Attwood, Esq.,M.P Lord Frederick Gordon Alderman Thompson, M.P. Lord Willoughby d'Eresby Charles Walker, Esq., M.P. Lord Hay Mr. Serjeant Talfourd, M.P. Lord Redesdale Mr. Sergeant Ludlow Lord Seymour Ven.Archdeacon of Colchester Lord Hartland Ven.Archdeacon ofSt.Alban's Lord Western Rev. Dr. French, Cambridge. Lord Sydenham Rev. Dr. Benson Lord Archbishop of Armagh Rev. Dr. Birch Bishop of Durham Rev. Dr. Marsh Bishop of Chester Robert Renwick, Esq. M.D. Bishop of Bath and Wells C. Waddy, Esq., late M.P., Bishop of Norwich Dublin Bishop of Salisbury John Hatchell, Esq., Dublin Bishop of Peterborough And numerous Famil Mr. COCKLE, SURD before his friends and ESTIMATION of his Letter which that gentle 1824 Advocate of Scotland Rt. Hon. R. C. Fergusson, M.P. Judge Advocate Ge neral • Hon. Sir Edward Cust,K.C.H Hon. Colonel Anson, M.P. Hon. Fox Maule, M.P. Admiral Sir D. Gould, G.C.B Sir Henry Wheatley, G.C.H. Sir J. Macdonald, K.C.B. Adj. General _ Sir Thomas Dyer, Bart ies of the highest respectability. :EON, has much pleasure in laying the public, Mr. ABERNETHY'S Antibilious Pills, extracted from a !man addressed to him in the year " I have ordered the use of your Antibilious Pills in affec tions of the stomach, attended with considerable derange ment of the functions of that important organ, and connected with a torpid state of the liver and bowels, (for to this cause, chiefly, may be attributed the various diseases of the body, both local and constitutional,) and I have thus had frequent opportunities of witnessing their beneficial effects. They greatly influence the secretion of bile, and act with certainty and in the most effectual manner on the alimentary organs, without occasioning pain or irritation. I consider them a most excellent family aperient medicine, and may be taken at all times with perfect safety." They are prepared by Mr.JAMES COCKLE, Surgeon Extra ordinary to Her Serene Highness the late LANDGRAVINE of HESSE HOMBURG, and may be had of all respectable Medi cine \Tenders, in boxes, at ls. 11(1., 2s. 9d., and 4s. 6d. NOTICE. - Let it he especially observed, that those Pills only are genuine which have the name " .TAMES COCKLE, APOTHE CARY," in white letters, engraved on the Government Stamp. This mark of authenticity will protect the Public against any dangerous Pn4 - leleterions imitation. mond-street, Bedford-row, London Vartiairtentarp qp ro retb ings HOUSE OF LORDS,--THunsp Some conversation took place as to the propriety of re moving the courts of law from Westminster Hall to a more central situation, from which there appeared to be pretty ge neral feeling against such removal. A pleasantry of the Lord Chancellor's at the expense of his friend Lord Campbell is too good to be passed over. In reference to the conve nience of counsel, Lord CAMPBELL observed, that they were sometimes apt to work too hard, and " all work acid no play made Jack a dull boy." The LORD CHANCELLOR remarked, " all work and no pay makes Jack a dull boy." This escapade, so peculiarly apposite to the present posi tion of Lord Campbell, occasioned much laughter. Their lordships soon after adjourned. HOUSE OF COMMONS ,-THURSDAY COL SIBTHORP gave notice that, within a week after the recess, he would move for the reduction of the duty on fire insurances, and would take the sense of the house upon it. The house was counted out within one half hour of its assembling—namely, at half-past four o'clock. Genuine Mocha Finest Jamaica We call particular attention to the plan wt. •, to prevent families being I ons whom they send for our T eas. In sever al in the papers being brought back, we have f o und . the I ,igher one substituted, to oar in in jury t hi s circumstance, being ,ed to suppose our professions of no value. To preven the t a .:currence of this practice, we shall mark the price on wrapper that contains the Tea, where it always will be found on inspection. We suggest, however, written order is the best; it is secur: posed ❑Pon necessary to adopt prices obliterated, and in every respect, many, from that the proper article is deliv ,at In all cases Li tv to both seller and We are your obedient servants HOLLIS, WALFORD, 2, Bold-street, corner of Hanover-street, Liverpool, March, 1843. *** Terms, Cash, on delivery of Goods. Families in the Country are inf flied with a respect (mired until the Goods are received COMPANY. , r c e o s n3 i dipnag: vhen Orders coney will not t ER-9L FUR- D. SIDttOTHAM AND CO OTH. AND GEN. r FLOOR C STREET • rs taken th , and purpose opening on or about the Extensive Assortment of CARPETS nth instant, viz., Patent Axminster. Brussels, Kidderminster, Scotch, & -seasoned Oil Cloths, latent Drugget asks, Fringes, Laces, &d.'" Como— 'lper Hangings F ,nd eve'ry other description of Markets, w Patter owest Cash I and support rrilli Is and the . 1 . ix/Fos Pu also, sv( reens. Dan Blankets, I 3oods in the rur D. S. and Co. they have & 1 3 I Designs •eturned from a Liverpool, March, 1843 :h will be offered at tE receive a share of patrona t executed with promptit Les by 6i-ncl] THEATRE ROYAL Great Britain) will concede a point upon the ques ' " Give us cheap sugar and cheap this excellent philanthropist, " but tion of slavery." r. W. 1 Mrs. TERNA and EVENING TUESDAY .inedy of :lever mind the wretched African ! Save us a penny HE POOl NTLEMA or a farthing a pound in the cost of lollipops and sugar candy, but never mind an extra stripe or two for the GRANDFATHER W HIV HEAD Iback of the miserable slave ! Don't peril the success To conclude THE YOUNG 1 of the negotiations by stickling for a humbug so arSs THEATRE-ROYAL, LIVERPOOI transparent as freedom for Blacks! Never mind the horrors of the middle passage; never mind the brand and the lash ; never mind the groans and tortures which offend Heaven and make earth a hell! Let For the BE;VEFIT of MISS FANNY TERNAN, e celebrated Juvenile Actress, only Seven Years of up tnd positiiely the LAST NIGHT BUT TWO of her at on which occasion blood flow, and the thong eat into the quivering flesh, perform the Last Act of KING RICHARD the THIRD. T (Wednesday) EVENING.the 22nd in- for we, the pious, the pure, the humane—w e w h o have protested, by yea and nay, and lifted up the whites of 1 stant, will be presented Mrs. Inchbal 's celebrated our eyes i n virtuous horitor at the iniquity in past Comedy, called EVERY ONE HAS HIS FA LT. days —want cheap sweets to our tea and coffee, our In which Mr. W. Farren. Mr. Stuart, Mr. Ternan, Mrs. gruel and puddings, and customers for our calicoes Glover, Mrs. Ternan, and Miss Fanny Ternan will perform. After which, the Fifth Act of Shalcqueare': Tracnniv of and dimities, and the starch and china clay, where- th they are stiffened !" Richard, King of England Miss Fanny Ternan tons ? Verily, some men WITH A VARIETY OP ENTERTAINMTNTS. would not revolt at a traffic with the enemy of man ro conclude with, (by desire,) and positively for the last kind, provided that they could achieve thereby " honest YOUNG ime ACTRESS. the lago's" summum bonum of earthly policy-- Written expressly for Miss Fanny Ternan, in which she will money in thy purse ! put money in thy purse !" sustain Six different Characters! We are far from disposed to undervalue the advan tage of improved commercial relations with Brazil. We believe that the efforts of Sir Robert Peel's go vernnment will be successful in attaining for us that advantage, despite the slave-owning and slave-trading ." Put TO MERCHANTS, BROKERS, AND OTHERS. The largely increased and most respectable circulation dition ?f the LIVERPOOL interests of Brazil. But valuing as we do our cam- STANDARD has now obtained amongst the mercantile body in Manchest wer of 2 .?r affords its proprietors the gratify sg this, amongst the other undeniable it possesses, of Liverpool who desire to Ting their advertisements before the notice of buyers in lost of STANDARD is steadily increasing, In Manchester, 't or the. manufacturing c 'eurring upon the most im ortant aarket day of the Cotton Trade, when its 'change an Hotels are thronged with country manu- 'cturers, spinners, and calico printers—is firmly es- czblished in circulation, and is perused with increased znteres Under these encouraging circumstances, we trust to eceive an increased measure of support from the mer .hants and brokers of the town generally ; and it affords ts great pleasure to assure those of our friends amongst hose classes, who have hitherto bestowed their adver icing favours liberally upon us,'of our increased ability 'o do justice to the interests committed to their care. TO CORRESPONDENTS Although " Truth" appears fond of finding fault, he is quite as far wrong as ourselves. The truth is, the Independence was five days west of St. George's Bank, and though she did not reach New York until the 27th (not the 28th, we believe), she made the run across the Atlantic in little better than fifteen days. Ebt Ribgrpool *;-)talibarb. TUESDAY MORNING, MARCH 21, 1843 A noble position does Great Britain occupy at the present Moment in the eyes of the world. She has shaken from her the contamination of slavery in the West Indies. She has stricken the fetters from the limbs of every African held in bondage within her ex tended dominions; and, by a bill at present before the Legislative Council of India, she proposes to abolish for ever the system of serfdom which prevails through out that country. By her simple fiat, the curse of slavery will be extinguished. in a population of a hun dred million of souls; and in one month from the pre sent time, she will be enabled to proclaim to the nation sun, which never sets upon the subjects of her rule, shines not in his course upon one human being, who owns the sovereignty of Britain's Queen, whose will is not as free as that " chartered libertine," the air he breathes ! Has not such a country the right, not only to hold up for the imitation of other countries her own noble example, but, as well, to make such imita tion the condition of their being admitted to a favour ing participation in the advantages of her commerce ? that the Nay, is it not imperatively the duty of her statesmen; as philanthropists and consistent men, to use the com manding position in which they are plased as a lever wherewith to elevate the condition of The depressed and degraded in other lands ? Undoubtedly, this must be our course; or" else, not only have we sacrificed in vain—not only have lavished twenty millions of money in vain, and all but ruined our noble colonies in the West Indies, without achieving the end we had in view—but instead of a blessing we have fastened a curse upon mankind. That end was—what ? The amelioration of the con dition of the entire African race—the progressive abo lition of slavery throughout the world. Ask of the venerable Clarkson ; ask of Wilberforce—if the dead could still take interest in the works in which they toiled in life—for what was it that they struggled through long years. Was it only that the lash should no longer be wielded by British hands ? Was it that slavery should no longer be countenanced by British laws ? No. These men said in their hearts that, throughout the world, slavery should cease, and man no longer hold property in man! These men said "we hold it as an accursed thing, which we can nei ther endure as the work of our own countrymen, nor countenance and abet in the subjects of other king doms." They told the world that the produce of the tropics could be raised by free labour ; and they said we will not consume that pro'luce if tainted iy the blood or the breath of slavery ! What then, if we now secede from the position which they asserted for us— if we abandon the cause of the slave, and fly back to the contamination of the thing which we have de nounced, and admit to our favouring consideration the slave-owner and slave-trader of Cuba or the Bra zils ? 'What will then have been the result of our boasted emancipation ? We shall have acknowledged to the world the failure of our hopes of seeing the pro duce of the tropics raised without its being mingled with the blood of the enslaved African : and more than this : we shall have aggravated the horrors of slavery, by transferring its existence from beneath the benign sway of British laws, to the despotic sway of other and less humane countries ! We shall be enabled only to boast,- in our hideous glee, that we have wrenched the lash from the hands of British men, to permit it to fall, in other hands, with tenfold power, to wither and drink blood upon the limbs of the mocked and abused objects of our costly philanthropy ! A most contemptible conclusion this of our boasted efforts of virtue ; and yet it is precisely that which a certain class of journalists and politicians have in con templation. A local organ, the Liverpool Mercury, it is well remembered, has ever been amongst the loudest of the pseudo-philanthropists, at whose instance the emancipation of our West Indian population was pressed forward. Ls loathsome affectation of huma nity—its sickly cant and weekly slanders vented in the cause—were beautifully proportioned to the malignity of feeling which it entertained towards certain of our fellow-townsmen, at whose prosperity and property a blow was to be struck. And yet what is the course of legislation which that unprincipled journal now un blushingly avows ? We are at present negociating a commercial treaty with the government of Brazil—a slave-owning and a slave-trading country. As a con dition of the admission of its produce into the British market, Sir Robert Peel, it is understood, demands some concessions upon the subject of slavery. The right hon. baronet, unlike the mawkish sentimentalists of the Anti-Slavery Society, is anxious to follow out consistently the policy which has guided our past legislation upon this subject. He says, in effect, " ameliorate your laws as they affect slavery—give us the guarantee that in trading with you, and advancing your planting interests, we are not rendering more in- supportable the condition of your enslaved population, and stimulating that unholy traffic which you carry on upon the shores of Africa, and Nye will grant you a participation in the supply of the British market with your principal staple, sugar." Is this not a reason able proposition— worthy of a British minister to make, and a British people to approve? We contend that it is; and yet that consistent and humane organ of liberalism, the Mercury, denounces it with his bit terest indignation ! The negociation, says that saga cious personage, is in danger of failing " unless Peel" (it is with your vulgar scribbler "my lord," or "Sir John," or the "hon. member" to members of his own party, but plain and insolent " Peel" to the premier of merce with that country, if we are not to have it, ex cept at the price of a virtual approbation of the con duct of the Brazilian planters, we say, " let it go !" We are not willing—and nine-tenths of the people of England are of our way of feeling—to purchase the boon with the blood of our fellow-creatures ! Ladies and Gentlemen of the Anti-Corn-law League, )lore of you to send round the begging-box we im your protogees are your money' in a way most gratifying. •acts, dialogues, essa: ! what are these "vulgar instrumentalities in a day of such enlightenment as the present ? Men are not convinced, upon a subject so recondite as that of the operation of the corn-laws, f fact and argument. Dry statistical de tails are not the thing at all. jv arra' " The play, the play's the thing Wherewith we'll catch the conscience of the king ; And the next best thing to a play is a play-bill ! Read, ladies and gentlemen, and admire the wit, the refine ment, and the taste of the gentlemen who have the spending of the shillings and half-crowns you wring from the hands of simpletons to advance your most virtuous cause. On Wednesday last your philosophers hrd a per formance upon a stage no less celebrated than that of Drury Lane ; and—shades of Kean, John Kemble, Liston, Reeve, Grimaldi, and a host besides !—such a performance ! Well, a play must needs have a play bill ; and here is the document in question, the original imprint of which the curious public may see on appli cation at our office any day from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., gratis THEATRE ROYAL, DRURY LANI Gre at Novelty ! Immense Attraction I ! For this Night only Mr. PHERRAND, at Half-Price ! ! 11l Free Orders MllBl be suspended, the Public Press excepted. This Evening, WEDNESDAY, March 15th, For the BENEFIT of the NATIONAL ANTI-CORN LAW LEAGUE, Will be Performed, for the first time, a New Grand Histori cal Comic Tragedy of intense interest in half-a-dozen Acts, entitled A ROW AND A ROMPAS ALL ABOUT NOTHING, or the AMIABLE ASSASSIN, AND THE BLOODY NOSE or THE LOWER HOUSE Amiable Assassin.... Mr. STOCKPORT. (from the Theatre-Royal, Manchester, certainly his first appearance in fhat character.) Mr. Justice Shallow ......... • Mr. A. PINCHER: Mr. Recreant Whig, his old Schoolfellow, " how do you like that, my Lord," Mr. GRAHAM, In which he will dance the Pas Seul Le Ghimkrau with the original words Fool, " a motley fool," Mr. PHERRAND, with " upon MY word tis true and what will you lay its a lie." Mr. JOHN BULL. Farmer's Friend, " Honi Suit qui Alal y pense," Mr. CHAS. BUCKINGHAM. Peelings, " baked Caters all hot," Mr. MARSIIAM, Sir Rhubarb Pill, a Mountebank, Mr. ROBERT PRIME, (his original character,) In which he will introduce " how happy would I he with either" and " he says that I am personally," as originally performed by him with unbounded applause. Tamboff, Mr. STANLEY• Iron Duke, Mr. ARTHun. Admiral Long Tom Coffin, alias Sliding Gunter Bob, Mr. COMMODORE LEAPYEAR. Farmer Satirist, Mr. GREGORY. Milliner, Mr. GIBSON. Irish Landlady, Madame MONCASTLE, (front the Theatre Royal Cork.) In which she will sing, in character, " Biddy the Basket Woman," and " How can we live without the Rints." Mrs. Cohen, Miss WALKER, In which she will introduce " The Twopenny Postman," " Our Mary Anne," and " I am o'er young to marry yet." Nurse, Mrs. GOLDBURN. Mrs. Hairy, a n old woman attending on the Doctor, Mrs. SI PSOPHT. Barmaid, Miss Boys, from the Eagle Tavern, Westminster Paupers, Landlords, Thieves, Farmer's Friends, &c., Messrs. SAVINGS, BANKS, BOTHERABIT, ISRAELS, BONHAM, Mesdames SLOEBUCK, P. LAURIE, WORSTLEY, &C GLADSTUN, &C To conclude with a Grand Finale Tableau by a Chorus of Farmer's Friends, in which the various sounds of Birds, Brute Beasts, and Blackguards, will be brought upon the stage at once, presenting on the whole such a spectacle as would make the unnerved shake, and raise the " quills upon the fretful porcupine," but the ladies are particularly re quested not to be frightened as it is only In fun. After ‘vhich, HERR BROHoIiAMNI, From Everywhere, will go through a variety of performances with the whole of his Trained Animals, including the RED CAT, HIS NEW MONKEY JAROBATH, And the pious flindoo ELEPH A N T. To conclude with, for the first time at this Theatre, a Mono pologue, entitled the ExTR AO It DINARY LYRE! MR. PHERRAND AT HOME!! In which Mr. PHERRAND will sustain Seven different Cha- racters ! ! ! And entertain the audience with some of his Original Sto ries ;—including the " Devil's Dust," " the veriest humbugs in existence," " [low many Cows does Cobden keep ? " and his last new one, the " Rag Wheel," an out and outer, " WHICH NOBODY CAN DENY" ! !! Vivant Regina et Prznceps. Triumpliet Leagua Ladies and gentlemen of the League, is the pro priety and taste of this document,—which was distri buted to the audience of your Punch and Judy exhibi tion on Wednesday last, sufficiently to be admired ? Do they not infinitely increase your reverence for the character of your high priest, an " amiable assassin ?" We should imagine they must. After such a fire of squibs the Corn Law must infallibly be scouted, as un worthy of the philosophy of the present age ; and to enable your Council to repeat the movement, you must hunt up the back streets and courts, and screw out of their wretched occupants MONEY, MONEY, MONEY ! Printing playbills even cannot be done without MONEY ! LOCALS NEWS It is said that the Corporate Estate and the Dock Estat will, together, contribute about £3,000 to the Income-tax. THE GREAT WESTERN.—This fine vessel was to sail from New York on the 16th. She may be expected here about the 29th or 30th. It will be seen that a considerable reduc tion has been made in the prices. INCORPORATED SOCIETY FOR BUILDING CHURCHES.— On Sunday last, in compli anc e with the Queen's letter, the sum of £2O ss. 10 d.w as c ollected in West Derby Chapel, after a sermon by the Rev. J. Jones. Amongst the portraits on view at Mr. Mercier's painting rooms, in Bold-street, is a fine head (unfinished) of Dr. Hutchinson, governor of the Royal Lunatic Asylum, Glas gow, whose evidence on the late trial of M`Naughten was of so much weight in establishing the assassin's insanity. We understand that it is the intention of the directors of the Collegiate Institution to have an exhibition in that building during the approaching midsummer vacation, similar to those which have for the two last years:been so well at tended at the Mechanics' Institution. The former building is in every respect eminently suitable for the purpose. BIRKENHEAD COMMISSIONERS. —This body has at length very prudently withdrawn the clause, which they inserted in the Birkenhead Improvement 811 l as it originally stood, and which was intended to prohibit the corporation from sending any members of their body to be present at the sittings of the commissioner s as representa ti ves o f th e council. Mr. Jackson's taunt that " they would soon be rid of the presence of Mr. Parker," who sit s the r e on behalf of the cor p ora ti on , goes thereforefor what it is worth. INCREASED ACTIVITY AMONGST THE SHIPPING.-013 On Monday and Tuesday more business was transacted at our Custom-house than, perhaps, ever before on two conse cutive days. There were " reported from foreign ports" as many as 122 large vessels, forming an aggregate of above 54,000 tons, of which 23,000 tons were British shipping. On the same day there were " entered for loading to foreign ports" no less than 37 vessels, whose aggregate was upwards of 10,000 tons, of which half were British ships. Of course, these are exclusive of large numbers of coasters. The re ceipt of duties for the two days, we understand, reached nearly £30,000. FINES UPON PUBLICANS AND BEERSELLERS.—There were eleven informations heard on Friday against publicans for violating the law, by selling drink in their houses on Sunday morning. These were disposed of as follow :—Five were fined £5 each and costs, (second offence for all these parties) two £3 each and costs, and four £2 each and costs. The parties who were mulcted in the largest penalties were told by the magistrate that that would not be the last time they would hear of the matter, as their respective cases would be laid before the magistrates at the next licensing term. There were also seve❑ informations against Leer sellers for violations of the law on Saturday night and Sun dap morning. These were disposed of as follow :—One ! was fined £3 and costs, and six £2 each and costs. SMUGGLING.—A good-looking young man, named Forrest, mate of the ship Colchester (lying in the King's Dock), was yesterday proceeded against at the police-court, by the soli citor of the Customs, for smuggling a quantity of tobacco. Mr. Brooks called several officers who stated the vessel ar rived on the 14th or 15th instant, from Charleston, and that on searching her they found about 381 b. of Ca van dish tobacco concealed in the prisoner's bed-place in the cabin, under some old clothes, canvas, and ropes,—and which, on being ques tioned, he admitted to be his property. The prisoner offered no defence. Mr. Rushton said that as an officer of a vessel he was extermely culpable in thus evading the law, and he did not know how he could recomme n d him to the lenient consideration of the Commissioners in London. He must pay the fine of £lOO, or be imprisoned during the pleasure of the Board. SAMPLE OF RUFFIANISM.—On Friday evening last (St. Patrick's day), about seven o'clock, as John Winstanley, of the police force, was returning home from duty, and passing along Scotland-road, an Irish villain, of the " holy brotherhood of St. Patrick," took from under his coat a heavy bludgeon, and felled him to the ground. Winstanley was for a few minutes so stunned by the blow as to be sense less; he, however, managed to walk to his residence in Rose-place, and his terrified family immediately procured medical advice. His forehead was laid bare, and his eyes and face dreadfully swollen ; and the surgeons were fearful that the brain had sustained injury. He is now, however, in a fair way of recovery. On inquiry, we learn that he is a most inoffensive man, has been in the force since its for mation, and for many years occupied the south end of Prince's Parade, where his urbanity of manner and obliging civility gained for him the respect of all the Egremont and Seacombe passengers. He also possesses the unlimited confidence of his superiors, and the presumptiqn is that the scoundrel who inflicted the deadly blow must have " mis taken his man." We are sorry to say that no clue has, as yet, been found to bring the miscreant to justice. CHARGE FOR TICKLING A MAN'S THROAT.-Mr. Hig gin, who practices as a doctor, was brought before Mr. Rushton, on Saturday, charged with having illegally pawned a watch. It appeared that a short time since a seafaring man went to the defendant, and informed him that he was troubled with a sore throat and pains in his limbs. Seaman like, the patient asked the doctor what he would charge for ridding him entirely of his diseases. The doctor undertook to restore the man to health for a sovereign. Jack had not the money about him, but, as he had a great desire to be well, he gave the doctor his watch as a pledge, and told him to go to work at once and banish the sources of his annoy ance. The doctor tickled his throat for some time with a brush, and then dismissed his patient as cured. Whether the sailor experienced such relief as satisfied him did not transpire, but it is certain that lie took his departure, pro cured the money for the doctor's fee, and, in course of time, returned. The latter, however, impatient of delay, had pledged the watch and paid himself. The sailor tendered the sovereign and demanded his property, which the doctor refused to give up. The sailor was, therefore, driven to seek the assistance of the magistrates. Mr. Rushton ordered that the defendant should pay 205., the sum for which he had pledged !the watch, and a fine of GOs. and costs, or be im prisoned twenty-one days. Mr. Davenport : "My client will never get his money." Mr. Rushton : " What ! twenty shillings for tickling a man's throat ! " (Laughter.) PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY.--The directors of this popular society have put forth the programme of their first grand concert on Monday next. It offers a rich treat for the lovers of sacred vocal music ; and amateurs of the piano-forte will have an opportunity of hearing the celebrated " Hex ameron"—a composition which, on its being first played by its chief contributor, Listz, drew from Cramer the remark, that he performed more wonders on the piano-forte than, Paginini had done on the violin. The execution of this magni ficent production has hitherto been considered beyond the physical powers of a female; but after a perusal of the fol lowing testimony and prophecy relative to Miss Weller from the great Maestro Thalberg, (a copy of which we have been favoured with,) we can have little doubt of the success of the fair young pianiste in her arduous undertaking "Dublin, Dec. 10, 1842 " Monsieur,—Je viens vous prier de presenter mes plus vifs remercimens a Mademoiselle votre fille, pour la borate qu'elle a eu d'executer avec moi le Duo de Norma. fa mais je ne l'ai entendu jouer avec plus d'expression et avec plus de nerve; et j'ose predire que votre fille est des tinee a occuper une des premieres places parmi les pianistes celebres. " Croyez, Monsieur, a I'expression de mes sentimens les plus distinguees. " S. THALBERG. - - . " A Monsieur 'Weller." NEW ORGAN FOR ST. GEORGE'S CHURCH, EVERTON. —This very splendid instrument is now completed, and is, we understand, to be opened at the establishment of the build ers, Messrs. Bewsher and Fleetwood, to-morrow evening, at half-past seven. It consists of a great organ and swell, the former extending from E below double G, (the note to which organs usually go,) to G in alto, making 64 keys ; and the latter from E below gamut G to G in alto, on the keys ; but by means of a coupler, half an octave higher. The great or gan consists of twelve stops, viz., of a stop and two open diaphasons, flute, harmonica principal, super principal, twelfth, fifteenth, triplet, cymbal, mixture trumpet and trom bone. The swell contains thirteen stops, viz., a stop and open diapason, clarabella, dulciana, principal dulcet, dou blette, sesquialtra, cornet, hautboy, cremona, trumpet, and clarion. There are also three octaves of pedal pipes, the longest being upwards of twent-four feet. This is the larg est pipe in any organ in this part of the country. The keys of the swell may be coupled to those of the great organ, not only in unison, but also an octave higher, and the pedals may be coupled to each set of keys. It is thought by those who have seen this splendid instrument that the builders have far surpassed all their former productions. The cremona and swell trumpet, as well as the clarabella, diapasons and flutes, have been particularly admired. In fact, a correct estimate of the fine quality of its tone, as well as of the various com binations of which it is capable, can only be formed by a per sonal inspection. LIVERPOOL COLLEGIATE INSTITUTION.—We perceive that the lectures to be delivered at this institution, prior to the midsummer holidays, are now announced. The direc tors could not have chosen a more appropriate subject where with to open their spacious hall than a lecture upon the " Connexion between True Science and Revealed Religion," nor intrusted the delivery to one more qualified to do jus tice to it than the Reverend Principal, whose published writings bear ample evidence of the soundness of his religi ous views. The Rev. Jonathan Brooks, our respected Rector, will take the chair upon the occasion. The day schools are about to enter upon their second quarter, and, from the ge neral satisfaction which has been given by the education which they impart, we should anticipate a very large accession of :cambers to them. Indeed, the directors are exhibiting au energy of purpose which, with the combination of talent that has been concentrated around them by the Reverend Princi pal. and the University Scholarships, and other handsome prizes which are almost daily being promised, cannot fail to ensure success. Under such auspices, there is no reason to doubt that, with only ordinary prudence on the part of the directors, and zeal on that of its talented professors and masters, the Liverpool Collegiate Institution will soon oc cupy that position in the north of England which is now filled in the south by the great Colleges of Harrow, Eton, Win chester, and Rugby. It will be perceived that the sons of clergymen are educated upon more moderate terms in the upper school than those of others. This is a very important 'and wise provision, and one which will, no doubt, prove mu tually advantageous to the Clergy and the Institution. TOTAL Loss OF THE SHIP CORNUBIA.-By the Acadia steamer, which arrived from New York on Tuesday last, ac counts were brought over respecting the total wreck of the splendid first-class packet-ship the Cornubia, Commander Mr. W. Bell, belonging to Liverpool, during a heavy gale of wind, while on her outward passage to the United States. The passage, after leaving Liverpool, appears to have been exceedingly severe, the ship encountering a series of ter rific gales, and being more than once, in crossing the Atlan tic, nearly crushed to pieces by immense icebergs. At about two o'clock on the morning of the 11th of February she be came a wreck, about 17 miles west of Atacalema Lighthouse. Directly the ship struck, the crew exerted every nerve to get her off, but the sea and wind, which were tremendous at the time, prevented them, and she soon commenced to break up. The commander, Mr. Bell, remained on board as long as he possibly could. He had previously had the ship's boats hoisted overboard, and, finding there were no hopes of pre venting the destruction of the vessel, he left her to the mercy of the tempest. in making for the shore, the boat which he was in capsized, and the whole of those in her would have inevitably perished, but for the promptness displayed by the rest of the ship's crew, in the other boats. By the time they were picked up they were almost exhausted. Upon the British consul being apprised of the disaster, he forthwith directed her Maje.ty's steam-frigate Ardent to proceed to the wreck, in order, if possible, to save a portion of the ma terials ; but on its arrival, such was the position in which the ship lay that it was dangerous to go near her. Since then, it is said, the vessel has gone to pieces and disappeared. Her cargo was a most valuable one, consisting of merchandise and goods of every description, and is stated to have been worth from £12,000 to £15,000. Mr. Bell, the commander, arrived at Liverpool by the Acadia, on Tuesday. The total loss is not far short of £20,000. The ship and cargo are re ported to be fully insured. THEATRE ROYAL.—Mr. Farrell and Mrs. Glover still continue here, their engagement, however, closes this week Miss Fanny Ternan's benefit takes place to-morrow e'•eu'ng. She has astrong bill for Friday night. LADIES' CHARITY.—On Saturday last the election of a surgeon accoucheur to this excellent charity, in the room of the late lamented Dr. Malins, took place. At the conclu- sion of the voting the numbers . stood as follow —For Mr Taylor, 223 ; Mr. Chalmers, 104 ; and Mr. Smith, 21 Tailor was therefore declared duly elected INQUESTS.—An inquest was held yesterday before Mr Currie, on view of the body of George Hollins - , a labouring man, aged fifty. four. On Saturday evening he was employed by Mr. Robertson in taking goods into a warehouse belong ing to Jeffrey and Meek, in Covent•garden. While he was taking in the slings from the rope, a neighbour remarked that he had had some drink, and cautioned him to take care. This caution had scarcely been given, when the deceased fell from the fifth story into the street, and was killed on the spot. The jury returned a verdict of " Accidental death."— Same day, on view of the body of a child named M`Teague, who resided in Bentley-court, Bispham-street. Deceased, who was three years old, had, on the lith instant, been left with another child who was asleep, and a scream being heard, a neighbour ran in and found deceased in flames. He was sent to the North Dispensary, where he died on the follow ing. day. Verdict, " Accidental burnt."—Same day. on the body of Charles Crake, the infant son of Francis Crake, joiner and beer-house-keeper. Deceased was found dead in bed by the side of its mother. Verdict, " Accidentally over lain.' GLOVI -SQUARE ROBBERY IN CASTLE-STREET.—During Thursday night the shop of Mr. Woods, No. 50, Castle -street, was robbed by some thieves who are supposed to have secreted them selves in the cellar previous to the shop close, of silks and hosiery to the value of upwards of 1:400. A PANIC IN 1782.—When it happened that between 1782 and April 1783, some 7,012 bags of cotton were imported, a perfect panic was produced by this unusual supply. During the last week, however, .some 130,000 bags were imported into Liverpool alone, without producing the most trifling decline In prices!!! What a contrast ! At a meeting of the Select Vestry, held in the Council room, Town-hall, on Tuesday, considerable time was occupied in reading over the testimonials of the various applicants for the situation of Governor of the Workhouse; and, at length, the vestry adjourned till Wednesday, when the list of candi dates was reduced to nine. The Rector, Mr. Houghton, and Mr. John Paton were appointed as a deputation to visit the various workhouses, the governors of which were amongst the nine remaining candidates, and a special meeting was directed to be called, on the return of the deputation, to hear their report. SUDDEN DEATH IN THE BOROUGH GAOL.—On Thurs day last John Jones, who was confined in the Borough Gaol for debt, died suddenly, in consequence of a blood-vessel having burst in his lungs. The deceased was taken to gaol in October last. He was then in a delicate state of health. He was recently removed from the ward to the hospital for a complaint in his chest, where l►e was regularly visited by the surgeon and every attention paid to him. An inquest was held on the case on Saturday, when, the circumstances having been detailed, the jury returned a verdict accordant with the evidence. THE CROWN BUSINESS OF THE APPROACHING ASSIZES. Tne calendar of the prisoners for trial at the assizes, ncxt week, will be exceedingly heavy. There are no less than 190 prisoners at present confined in Kirkdale gaol, who will have to be brought before the judge presiding in the crown Court. We have not been able to obtain an entire list of the prisoners and their offences, but the subjoitsed statement is correct so far as it goes. There are charged with murder 3, arson 2, rape 9, forgery 13, manslaughter 18, stabbing and wounding 14, burglary 50, highway robbery and robbery from the person 33, coining and uttering 18. MR. GRAHAM'S CONCERT.—This veteran tenor—this prince of English song--announces two more concerts at the Royal Assembly Rooms. The first takes place on Friday next. The following is the programme :—Part I. Cantata. —" The Soldier's Dream ;" " When I gazed on her beautiful face ;" " Stand to your guns ;" " John Anderson, my Jo' ;" "My Sister dear," from Masaniello ; "Oh ! Albion ;" "The Old English Gentleman ;" Part 11. " Sampson's Lament on his loss of sight." Recitative.—" Oh! loss of sight." Air.—" Total Eclipse ;" " The Devil's Bridge ;" " Though Love is warm awhile ;" " The Rover's Bride ;" " Chloe flies me like a Fawn ;" " The Lads of the Village ;" " Rest, weary Traveller;" "The Bay of Biscay." Those who heard Mr. Braham when he was here about a fortnight ago expressed themselves in the most enthusiastic manner as to the delight they experienced in listening to him. Those who were absent certainly missed a treat. As a singer of sacred music Mr. Braham has left all competitors far behind, and with satisfaction, it wili be seen, that the second part of the present concert opens with " Sampson's Lament on his loss of sight," one of Handel's noblest compositions. As an English singer Mr. Braham stands as he has done for years,—" alone in his glory." INDIA SHIP DERELICT.—Captain Douglas, of the Pan dora, arrived in this port, reports having fallen in with about five pan. on the 12th instant, soophead thea bearing S.S.W. distant twenty miles, the ship 'Windsor Castle, of Liverpool, from Bombay, with cotton, silks, spices, gums, indigo, &c., dismasted and abandoned. A heavy sea being then running, and every appearance of dirty weather, Captain Douglas did not consider it prudent to rislc his own vessel by taking her in tow, besides she was so far to the northward that he did not think he could bring her, with safety to his own charge, into the Shannon. A steam-packet from Kilrush having gone in search of the derelict vessel, she was brought up as far as Kilbaha bay by the western pilots, and it is supposed that by this evening she will have reached Scsttery roads in safety. They anticipate a golden salvage. The Windsor Castle, it is said, was run foul by an American ship on the 3d of March, and was abandoned by her crew. She is 900 tons, with a cargo of 4,500 bales of cotton. In the cabin was found a dead goat, from which there proceeded no offensive smell, so that it is supposed the death was of recent occurrence ; and on the deck everything appeared to have been properly secured by the crew before the abandonment. The crew of the Wind sor Castle,M'Clelland, have arrived at Liverpool by the Hud son, Page, from New Orleans, which took them on board, after deserting the vessel off Cape Clear.—Limerick Chron. THE HIGH TIDE.—The highest tide at this port for the present year was on Saturday last, and a large concourse of spectators (including many of the elite of the town) went to the pier -heads to witness it. The day was tine, but hazy on the water, so that the Cheshire shore was not so distinctly visible as was desirable on such an occasion. It was, more over, nearly calm, so that the shipping in the ricer did not present their accustomed lively appearance at high water. The late prolonged easterly winds had also thinned the port of its usual number of out-going vessels. But notwithstand ing these disadvantages, the sight was truly noble arid im posing, the Mersey being filled into one wide expanse of water from shore to shore, rising to within about two feet of the top of George's-pier, the most busy and central marine promenade, and numerous vessels continuing to drop down with the ebb, while steamers dashed along in all directions, crowded with passengers. The height of the tide, as indi cated in the almanack, was 20 feet 4 inches, and it exceeded that height a little by the upward pressure of a slight westerly wind in the outer channel. The spring tide of the lith of last month, though indicated at two inches lower, rose con siderably higher, owing to the breeze outside. That of Saturday, had there been a strong wind from the south-west, even beyond Holyhead, would doubtless have washed the top of the sea-wall opposite the Baths. A considerable number of vessels still continue to arrive from the westward. FATAL EFFECTS OF DRUNKENNESS.—An inquest was held on Saturday, before P. F. Curry, Esq.. for the purpose of investigating the circumstances which led to the death of Margaret Evans, aged 36. It appeared that the deceased was much addicted to drinking. On Thursday last she was discharged from the Borough Gaol, where she had been con fined a month for drunkenness. Ann Maxwell stated, that she and the deceased were walking together on Thursday night, about half-past twelve c'clock, along Park-road. The deceased was perfectly sober. The) met a gentleman whom they did not know, who asked them if they would have a drink from a bottle which he had with him. The deceased assented, and took a hearty draught. Maxwell tasted the liquor also, and discovered that it was rum. The gentleman told them that it was new rum. Maxwell asked the de ceased to go home, but she refused, and appeared inclined to follow the gentleman, who had moved forward a few yards. She (the deceased) placed herself against the wall, and Max well left her and went home. Next morning, about five o'clock, as a youth, named Robert Brannan, was passing across a footpath in some fields in the park, he saw an object at a little distance which attracted his attention and that of a man who had been walking a little way before him. They went up to it, and found a woman lying on her face. Be lieving her to be asleep, Brannan asked the inam, tv awake her; hut the latter said, if they did so, perhaps she might accuse them of having robbed her. They then left her. Near the end of the field Brannan met a police-officer, with whom he returned to the spot. The officer turned the woman over, and feeling her pulse, found that she was dead. The jury returned a verdict accordingly. NEW PLAN FOR THE PROPULSION OF STEAM VESSELS. —On Saturday last, the first trial, on a small scale, was made on our river, of a new principle in the propelling appa ratus of steam-vessels, in lieu of paddle wheels, which, though generally adopted, are liable to some objections. The vessel in which the experiment was made was the Daedalus, a small yacht of 151 tons burthen, built by and belonging to Mr. M'Ardle, the foreman carpenter of thelCity of Dublin Steam Company, under Mr. J. C. Shaw, marine superintendent of that extensive concern. Mr. M'Ardle is also the inventor of the plan, which consists, we believe, of an axle, provided with fanners or blades, placed in a peculiar position, and re volving in an aperture in the dead wood of the stern. This propeller is turned, in the Daedalus, by two four-horse en gines, also on a new principle,—the cylinders moving from side to side, on joints below, so that the piston rods pursue, and act upon the cranks, without the necessity for the par rallel gear required in upright fixed cylinders. The little vessel is schooner rigged, and looked remarkably well. She started from the Clarence Dock basin about high water, and went up the river, passing the Prince's and George's Dock piers at a rapid rate, to the no little astonishment of the nu merous spectators congregated on the sea walls to witness the highest tide of the year, many of whom, seeing no pad dle wheels, or other propelling apparatus, or sails (the whole being under water,) were at a loss to account for her speedy progress. She took a few turns up and down the river, and notwithstanding the stiffness of the new engine, made good way even in running up against the unusually strong tide. The precise rate of her going, exclusive of the effect of tide way, was not on this occasion ascertained, but it is probable, that when everything is put in complete order, (which was not then accomplished,) and when her proper trim is found, she will not be exceeded in fastness by any boat on the river ; and it is certainly a great desideratum to be enabled to dis pense with the unsightly paddle boxes, and to have the pro peller under water; the vessel at the same time being capa ble of carrying sail without detriment to the working of the engine, to the same extent as a vessel solely using sail. The principle seems to be well adapted for canal boats, inasmuch as there is no surge made in the wake, or at the sides, as with the paddle wheel, to wash against and break down the banks. The propeller, too, may, we learn, be altered and modified, so as to be more peculiarly suitable either for canal craft, or sea-going vessels. A considerable period has elapsed since the inventor conceived the idea of his propeller, but it was not until the present trial that be was enabled, after re peated experiments and anxious study, to bring it to its pre sent gratifying practical result. He now entertains little doubt of its being pronounced to be entirely successful by competent judges, in which case he will take out a patent. CLAIM FOR THE ATTENDANCE 05' THE FIRE-POLICE,.— On Saturday last Mr. Shuttleworth, the Deputy Town-clerk, appeared before the Police-court to prefer a claim against Mr. Robert Neilson, for the attendance or the fire-police at his premises at Halewood, in October last. Mr. Neilso n did not appear, but Mr. Davenpo r t, w h o was instructed by the agent for the West of England Fire-office, attended as his representative. Mr. Shuttleworth said, the information was laid under the 159th section of the Improvement Act, which rendered occupants liable for payment for extinguish. ing fires, and gave justices power to decide in disputed cases. Mr. Davenport said, Mr. Neilson was not the owner but the occupant of the premises. Mr. Rushton said he would hear the evidence. Mr. Shuttleworth stated the case, which was afterwards proved in evidence by Mr. Hewitt, the superin tendent of the fire-police, who said that Mr. Neilson's servant called at the station on the 14th of October last, and sum moned him to Halewood, six miles off, telling him that the premises of Mr. Robert Neilson were on - lire: He took three engines, to the first of which he had four horses, the second three, and the last two. H took five officers of the police, and eleven others followed. He met a messenger about two miles and a half out of Liverpool, who urged him to make haste. When within a mile of Mr. Neilson's premises, he met another, who told him that the fire was subdued. He sent back two of the engines, and went forward with the one of which he had taken charge. He found the fire extin guished, with the exception of that in an outhouse. The roof was burnt, and some hay had been consumed. lie made the usual report to the Watch Committee. The claim upon Mr. Neilson was £9. M r . A rc hib ald Tweedie, a den( in th e . Watch-office, said that he paid £3 to Mrs. Ann Lea for horses for two engines, £2. 2s. to Mr. Evan Williams for horses for one engine, and 15s. for allowances to the drive rs , on account of the v i s it o f the tire-police to Halewood' William Hall, M r . N e il son ' s servant, proved that in the absence of Mr. Neilson he summoned the fire-police, and that the engines a tt en d e d as a b ove stated. Mr. Davenport ' : " But Lord Derby is the owner of the premises, is he not?" Witness : " Yes." Mr. Shuttleworth : " And to whom did the hay belong ?" Witness : "To Mr. Neilson." Thomas White, a clerk in the Fire Police-office, proved that lie had called many times for the account, and that he was at length informed that Mr. Neilson objected to pay it. Mr. Rushton called upon Mr. Davenport for the defence. Mr. Davenport : 4. They have not proved, sir, that the property belonged th t a o t Mr. Neilson," Mr. Rushton : " Th e y have proved Mr. Neilson's servant summoned the engines, and that some of the hay was burnt." Mr. Rushton here read from the act an extract bearing on the case. Mr. Rushton said it mattered not where the premises were situate, if the parties called out the Liverpool fire-police, they must pay for it. Mr, Davenport : " But if Mr. Neilson had been at home he would not have sent for the fire-police, but for the West of England, where he is insured." Mr. Rushton : " But it happens that his servant went to the prop er p l ace. It is quite clear that Mr. Neilson is not the real defendant here. He has an indemnity from the Fire Insuran ce C ompany, and lie has acted as advised. He is the nominal defendant." Mr. Shuttleworth said, as evidence had been given pro.,ing only a charge of £3 for the engines, his clai m wou l d be onl y £B. 17s. Mr. Rushton said, no doubt the c l a i m was a rea sonable one, and when they . considered the importance of the fire-police establishment in the prote c t ion of property, it was contrary to good policy, as well as law, for any insurance office to resist such claims. Mr. Rushton directed th e or d er to be made for payment. We are i nformed that this decision will be appealed against, on the ground, that the magistrates were bound, by a subsequent clause, to app or ti on the charges amongst all parties to whom the assistance was given, whether insured or uninsured. HIGHWAY ROBBERY.—William Smith and James gentY were placed at the bar of it police-court, SatutdaYl charged with having assaulted Hugh Cotlett, and robbed him of two shillings and sixpence and some copper. It BP' neared that Corlett, who is a sailor belonging to the sloop Lady Gordon, lying in the King's Dock, came ashore after the tide watch on Friday morning, and took a walk past the Custom-house and along Paradise-street al(' Whitechape l • When he arrived near Crosshall-street, he was overtaken by two men. One said, " [low far are you going ?" He re , - , pled, " I think I'm far enough this way ; I'll turn back. 'They immediately seized bin:, threw him on his face, 1,, thrust their bands into his pocket. Ile called " Murder • as loudly as he could, and Inspector Walker and officer Slack' who were in one of the neighbouring streets, ran to hiaLas sistance and seized both the villains on the spot. Henry had the copper in his hand which he had tak en from Corlett s pocket. One of the prisoners threw half-a-crown in silve r ' of which he had robbed the complainant, on the ground. The prisoners were committed for trial. WANTON ASSAULT.—Mr. Edward M'Knight, a ware house keeper, was brought up before Mr. Rushton, on Sa turday last, to answer a complaint preferred against hint b Y,, John Might, one of the f oremen o f M essrs . Samuel an d James Holute. It appeared that Messrs. Holme are re' building the warehouses in Formby -street, and that they had tied a rope, called a guide-rope, round some bars of the window of an opposite warehouse, of which Mr. M'Knight is the occupant. Mr. M'Knight came on the ground in a furious passion, and ordered the foreman to take off the rop e immediately, with whi c h h e was a b ou t t o com ply ' w' ,„,, - M`Knight took out of his pocket a large knife, and Cep' menced cutting the rope. Might begged him not to do 0 : as he would untie and remo v e it, telling him that if he Cu ` the rope he would bring down the hoisting machinery from the top of the wall, and would probably kill the men working beneath it. M'Knight, however, persisted in cutting awsY the rope, when Might, alarmed for the safety of the work men, told him he was a very bad man to do such a m a ' thing, and again entreated him to desist, that he might secure the " derrick," and liberate the men from danger. M r ' M'Knight still persisting, Might gave the alarm to the workmen, and pushed M'Knight on one side, to enable him to loose the rope, when the latter succeeded in cutting it a two, but providentially no mischief was done to the wo rk- . men or the machinery. He then took a brick off the ground, and struck the complainant on the head a me' st _ terrific blow, which laid open his temples, and covered t h e poor fellow with blood. He appeared in court with 1 115 head bandaged up, and the assault was clearly proved b A Y several witnesses. The defence set up was, that Might bat' struck at M'Knight ; but this was clearly proved not to bay e been the case, but that the conduct of the defendant h a d been of the most violent nature. Mr. Rushton cocarnerl A with great severity o n th e con d uc t o f th e d e f en d an t, and to him that had th e case b een t a k en to ano th er cour t, it No: w i t have been of serio us consequence to hi m. H e regre tted the it was not in his power to inflict a heavier punishment for such an aggravated assault on a man who was in the perfor mance of his duty, who was displaying every disposition ,_t° accede to the wishes of the d e fe n d an t, an d w h o h a d througu out exhibited the greatest f or bea rance . H e o rdered M r : M`Knight to pay a penalty of £5, and a g ai n regretted Oa' it was not in his power to make the punishment heavier. CORPORATION SALES.—The following are the p a rticular of the result of the sales of the Corporation property , tY d Messrs. Winstanley, on 'Wednesday. Notwithstanding badness or the times, the prices may, in general, be coast dered pretty good, some very high. The sales were, as 0 0 ,4 upon leases for seventy five years, subject to the purchase the ground rent and to such covenants as are usually insert"; in the Corporation leases, and to such further covenats ea" restrictions as might be named at the time of sale. Lot L a , house, on the east side of Whitechapel, No. 60, and ca ne ' of Dawson-street, in the occupation of Richard Boucher, £705; ; lot 2, two house s and a s hippon, a nd land attac he ' thereto, on the east side of Peter's-lane, No. 31, in the oc ea ; pation of Lawrence Wilkinson and James Turton, £ 79 ° ' b % the occupation a house on the west sid e o f C ro oked-l ane - No. 16, in : occupation of John Rogers, together with the house at back, in Murray's-court, No. 10, in the occupation o f of Matthew Ternan, £340; lot 4, a house, on the south sid e l , Thomas. street, No. 52, in the occupation of Margaret Fred Hams, £275 ; lot 5, a house, on the east side of Lower v, rick-street, No. 17, in the occupation of James Wal k ! o r , £2BO (sold subject to particular covenants); lot 6, a h ou 'O. on the south side of Itichmond-street, No. 12, in the 0 ° pation of Thomas Taylor, £655 ; lot 7, a house, adjoining tot above, above, No. 10, in the occupation of John Roche, £540; et, 8, adjoining the above and at the end of Williamson - s tre . 9, No. 32, in the occupation of Edward Griffiths, z£77o ; I°l '6 three houses, on the east side of Williamson-street, "Nos. 0 28, and 30, in the occupation of John Needham, Wm. . 19°3 00 Hemming, and Francis George, £793; lot 10, a house , o f the north side of School-lane, No. , 43. in the occupation 1.0 John Edward Kelly, together with the house at the bae,ir',,, Brooks-alley, No. 14, in the occupation of David Lieasaiet £435; lot 11, a piece of land, at the corner of Cases - s t k and Ranelagh-street, containing about 90 square yards , ss. per yard, or £1,552 10s. ; lot 12, a piece of land, front; the Salthouse Dock Quay, at the corner of Charlotte-00 containing about 220 square yards, not sold ; lot 13, a P, l , te ci of land, in Couts-street, together with buildings er e ''d, thereon, containing about 1,479 square yards, 21s. per Y a 'th or £1,552 19s. ; lot 14, a piece of land, at the corner of Sl u to John-street and Atherton-street, containing about 1 49 aq i u ! o f yards, £789 14s. ; lot 15, a piece of land, at the south s i nth 'Hardman-street, and corner of Pilgrim,street, together wo re the building erected there o n, containing about 3 42 6 q - et, yards, £525 ; lot 16, a house, on the east side of Pitt-s cree No. 31, in the occupation of John Balshaw, £275. THE NEW CHURCH IN CATHERINE-STREET' (Concluded from our paper of Tuesday last.) The interior, as well as the exterior, is finished in poltsp` or white freestone, without plaster, or ornament of stuc c , t he other material, the whole of the walls and d e corations 01 .0 Church of the Apostles being of the most el a borate and CO masonry. The present tern 7 entrance to the choir and its aiillfl ty is by a door leading from the south transept. The ri, will rise at the intersection of the nave, choir, and tran' er t ho supported on four immense pointed arches, opening t ° t he four cardinal points. The four great piers of the towerioo mouldings of which will meet the groining of the roof a at, them, are each about 25 feet 2 inches in circumference ;_, o t from their great height, they will h a ve a light and ele! appearance. On entering the choir, the visiter observe' of cathedral nrrangenients, and is struck with the s plendou'e this nearly-finished part of the church, which, ho wel .. o l e e' there being no gallery—will not accommodate a large cour t ho gation. The lofty c ustered columns, the great height 0 `,., 4 0, central roof, and the brilliant colours of the stained P - t. give the whole a very imposing, we may say, a gorgeous eligir There are twelve clustered columns in the choir. wit h t ad bases and capitals, and decorated carvings of leaves , . 4 , figures of angels, at the springs of the arches, and tertin:ha tions of the labeimouldings, all cut in the stone of whi e „, church is built. As specimens of sculpture, the ilige r ' e le particular are beautifully perfect and minute. There ar o os windows round the aisles, and 13 in the clere story. a d the pointed arches i s th e triforium invaria bly f° ' , almost invar in all cathedrals, and sometimes called " the monks °t o ld When the groiniug of th e a i s l es i s comp l e t e d, we are fai r that a person w ill b e th us ena bl e d to wa lk w i t h ou t inter t he tion round the whole church. Triple shafts spring trod: t hE bases of the col umns , an d w ith carve d cap it a l s suPP° l. ro of' hammer-beams, on vahich rest the principals of the_ st el The projecting ends' of th e h ammer -b eams ar e terror with by shields, painted and gilded in relief, and chargee w hioli ancient ecclesiastical emblems and monograms, a mong _ A O will be found the names of the Twelve Apostles, to r is this church is to be dedicated. This style of dedica ti rc he. not, we believe, very usual in the present day, cbu tle t i e l being almost universally dedicated to some one APt s i Saint. Many, however, of our readers have no doubt - fl ier the Church of the Apostles at Cologne; and Eusehle s cos; tions a still more ancient Church of the Apostles, at st eV!' stantinople. The semi-principals of the apsis at the el thei r of the choir unite at the end of the ridge-tree, sn' o f tb o e i curves similarly meet in the highest point, or aPex t ion curve of the pair of principals in w hi c h th e termida the ridge -tree rests. re d The whole roof of the choir and its timbers aref i dlit ultramarine, and the mouldings decorated with Veru; e - r white, and gold. The cast end of it, immediately ° oat altar, is studded with golden stars, to represent the4oro., ment, This style of roof-painting may be in perfecta 0 00 1 ,!, ance with ancient usage in church decoration, built e e e tcel seems to us to have a somewhat gaudy appearance , t. o rlt ° iu keeping with the subdued self. colour of the stone " which the general fabric is composed. The floor in front of the choir, and also round the or!, is paved w ith h exagonal small tiles, alternately red e i n h 4 tbfs The choir it s elf i s s li g h t l y e l evate d , b e i ng ascen ded steps, and, with the altar, at its eastern end, which 16 0 ,(17, three step s hi g h er t h an the pavement of the upper Paru...4°,, choir, is enc l ose d w i t hi n a G ot hi c screen o f 0 , 8 4t11; mounted by carved wor k i n th e ear l y perp endielyer ' e s having numerous pinnacles of the same material. 00 0 0 entrance, or gate, is fixed a carved rood or cross., t her, 4 side of the choir, and immediately within the roou , , o cC°;; a range of oaken stalls, in the ancient manner, forth ,:char;bo modation of the ministers who will be attached tla..birbo Here also, on the south side, is a polished stone " I laid t bo " credence," or " table of prophecies," whereon are 0 0 to sacramental elements previously to their being Pla c altar for consecration. Near the credence is a " of a piscina, all of r i c hl y carve d stone work. The floor of the choir is covered with encaustic t! te r hard and glossy substance, manufactured by I V: s r till:of ton, of Stoke-upon-Trent, after ancient tiles in " r r - tte Abbey and some of our cathedral churches. The h ° o " -a cov e A it stone, of an oblong monumental form, and will ""It with a large polish e d s l a b . T he space immeda itell in s ol pieces,is floo re f d o rwmiitohgwlt arches,ite, ra d ivariegated,atin fromando blackya rivarious wa rble, a r hie, o o co ntre' y , 1 001 will, we learn, be h erea f ter take n b up, a nd replaced oaf went of a more co s tly character. Over the alter 0 eps f be a splendid canopy o f carve d wor k , w hi c h i s ildw ita r at e ration. The steps le a di ng t o t h e c h o i r an d the a' l e i 0 fine polished freestone. t,ate I lt° 4 The most difficult and elaborate part of the s- r iy the groining and archin g over the ai s l es , particul s ec ess s o is the semicircle of the east end, where'the arches , °to be the traversing each other in skews, require every st."„eatt of 011 peculiar shape, and mathematically true. This v O O l 5O l l work is, however, nearly fiusined, and, wh en f the. r derr rouud, will have a rich effect. The cost, indeed , ° c osi sO OO pile, when completed, will be very great when f pe r _ tli° with reference to the comparatively small number o to dodo which it will accommodate. The stone work le r y, , e f. practical superintendence of Mr. Scholefield, of. nu talie v c iSi' k executed throughout in a perfect and workmanl ie t be ill When at the extreme e n d, and looking wes t " . s talle'bol 4 tor observes the organ — e l eva t e d on a temporari the next removal, when it will be much enlarged_ o f 1 11 40 built under the arrangement and superintende ne f r o r‘A, le D. Jeffery. The compass of the echo organ to aif AA in alto ; the grand and choir organ from ta'' 0, st!l e tar, alto ; the pedal organ two octaves, from CCCC-tted 10' all. The pipes are chiefly of what is called 0 4 it ies ' t ot They were made by Mr. John Pace, whose au oo coe i pte ° _,' line are so well known to organists as to reouir e 4 aoreP o e; We heard the organ played although it is not 71 S OP pi eoi The touch is remarkably light, and the tooe rl e " ar raegf o ty; ful. The longest pipe is about 32 feet. The ca l i o and superintendence of the windows, in all theiro stained glass, also devolves upon Mr. Jeff er l'has e' s " yby v ) department as well as in that of the organ , st o t e- ii much taste and ability. the - In the south aisle (to be afterwards placed s t e t ,tove c ' o s e d of the church) is the baptismal font, cut in " Gothic design; the basin supported below' by figures of angels, in the same material. of ;$ Upon enquiring further into the faith and r at ei t r n i el - w il e re lit church, we are enabled distinctly to state c turg y, o the same as those held by Mr. Irving. The which ° r ents o includes a very great portion of those prayers _l O peo l ol church has a d opte d . W e un d ers tand that be " all° charity sermons, collections, an d t h e like, will OlO, bas re c o this church. The church, which is now open to inspect i _ ° T o tabl e , 1; 3 1 It been visited by considerable numbers of re s P o ti6e u be eil e duals, who have been astonished as well as g o f t p i en dour at richness of the workmanship, and the s 0 interiorly of the part already finished. v to i t has [ln our notice of the interior, we stated, 4 7,, olo grl. frql,3 the gilded cross on th e eas t e rn apex was ta:„. ';, the cathedral at Boulogne, in place of th at • - gOluP n o OA LoRD ABINGER.—As a paragraph has, b A e r e e n s igot tl- lis cc round of the papers announcing the intencte. r, "A OP' t b h e e en L re o g r u d es C te h d ie t f o ß zi a v r e on su o c f h the Court of Exc heq-e li 6e- t uncl uB cop ° reports the rnos bits tradiction, as his lordship neither does, nor ever plated resigning.— Times.