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,talcs by :auction. TO COWKEEPERS AND OTHERS. By Messrs. THOS. WINSTANLEY and SONS, On FRIDAY next, the 4th instant, at Two o'clock in the After noon, at the Clarendon-rooms, South John-street, in Liverpool. itDWELLING -HOUSE, with a SHIPPON for 16 Cows, and other Buildings thereinto belonging, situate on the west side of Flora-street, near Crown-street, in Liverpool, bounded on the west by a common passage of four feet wide, as the same are now in the occupation of the widow of the late Mr. William Cave. The premises are leasehold under the Corporation of Liverpool for a term of 75 years, commencing on the 6th of December, 1850. _ For further information, and to inspect the Lease and Plan, apply to Messrs. W. and C. E. EATON, Solicitors, 5, Clayton square, Liverpool. A FARM, IN FAZAKERLEY AND WEST DERBY. By Messrs. IVINSTANLEY and SONS, On FRIDAY next, the 4th instant, at Two o'clock in the After noon, at the Clarendon Rooms, South John. street, in Liverpool, Lot I.ALL that FARMHOUSE, with the Out buildings. Orchard, and Three Cottages, and several closes of Land thereunto belonging, situate in Fazakerley, on the north-east side of the road leading from West Derby to Fazakerley Hall, and containing 34 acres of the statute measure, or thereabouts, and now in the occupation of Mr. William Frith, as tenant thereof. Lot 2. And also, a FIELD, formerly in two closes, and called the Sugar Croft and Kenyon's Croft, situate in West Derby, and on the west side of the said road leading from West Derby to Fazakerley Hall, containing three acres of the statute measure, or thereabouts ; and also, the two FIELDS adjoining (formerly in three fields), situate in Fazakerley aforesaid, and containing 15 acres of the statute measure, or thereabouts, also in the occu pation of the said William Frith, as tenant thereof. Also, a PEW, No. 6, in the body of Kirkby Chapel. The tenure of the whole Premises is freehold of inheritance, except the Kenyon's Croft, which is copyhold of the manor of West Derby, and subject to a nominal rent, suit, and service. For further particulars, and to inspect the Plan of the Land, apply to Messrs. W. and C. E. EATON, Solicitors, 5, Clayton square, Liverpool. SALE OF FRE EHOLD LAND, OXTON-ROAD, BIRKENHEAD. By Messrs. THOS. WI NSTANLEY and SONS, On FRIDAY next, the 4th instant, at Three o'clock in the after noon, at the Clarendon-rooms, South John-street, in Liverpool, subject to such conditions of sale as will be there and then pro duced, and in such lots as may be agreed upon at the time of sale, ALL that Piece of LAND, situate at Claughton cum-Grange, in the manor of Birkenhead, and county of Chester, containing on the northwardly side thereof 429 feet 6 inches, on the southerly side 454 feet, on the easterly end 95 feet, and on the westwardly end 93 feet (be the same a little more or less), bounded on the northerly side by land and buildings of Messrs. Owen and Williams ' southwardly by a road of 7 yards wide, eastwardly by land of Mr. Walker, and westwardly by the road from Birkenhead to Oxton. Also, all that Piece of LAND, situate in Claughton-cum-Grange aforesaid, containing on the northwardly aide thereof 173 feet, on the southwardly side 217 feet 6 inches, on the eastwardly end 99 feet, and on the westwardly end 84 feet 7 inches (be the same a little more or leas), bounded on the northwardly side by the said road of 7 yards wide, southwardly by land of Mr. Menzies, east wardly by land of Mr. Walker, and westwardly by land and build ings of Mr. Joseph Spencer. And, also, all that Piece of LAND, situate in Claughton•cum- Grange aforesaid, containing on the northwardly side thereof 99 feet, on the southwardly side 136 feet, on the eastwardly end 84 feet 7 inches, and on the westwardly end 93 feet (be the same a little more or less), bounded on the northwardly side by the said road of 7 yards wide, southwardly by land of Mr. Menzies, east wardly by land and buildings of Mr. Joseph Spencer, and west wardly by the said road from Birkenhead to Oxton ; together with the GROUND and SOIL of One-half of so much of the said Private Road of 7 yards wide as is opposite to and coextensive with the said Three several Pieces of Land, and together with the free use of the whole of the said road. For further particulars apply at the offices of Messrs. KED:MT LEY and BANNING, Solicitors, 20, Castle-street, Liverpool. BOAT-BUILDER'S STOCK-IN-TRADE. BOATS, &c., 21, LIGHTBODY-STREET. MESSRS. THOS. WINSTANLEY and SONS will SELL by AUCTION, on MONDAY next, the 7th instant, at Eleven o'clock precisely, on the Premises, 21, Light body-street, near Stanley-dock, The STOCK-IN-TRADE anti other Effects of a BOATBUILD II% FIRM, to close a Partnership Account, comprising a capital Life-boat, clencher built, 16 feet; a Ditto, copper fastened, and other boats of smaller dimensions, Logs of Pitch Pine, Oak Wedges, Planks, Spars, Hooks, Thimbles, Smiths' Hearths, Bel lows, Anvils, Pooley's Patent Weighing achine to weigh 1 cwt., Tools, &c. The Modern Office Fixtures, Desk, Stools, &c. To be viewed on SATURDAY next, the sth instant, when Cata logues may he had on the Premises, and at Messrs. WINSTANLEY and SoNs' Offices, Church-street, Liverpool. By Messrs. WINSTANLEY and SONS, On FRIDAY, the 11th instant, at Two o'clock in the Afternoon, at the Clarendon-rooms, South John-street, Liverpool, A Piece of LAND, with Two DWELLING HOUSES thereon erected, numbered 35 and 37, situate on the south side of Athol-street, in Liverpool ; bounded on the east by Premises of Owen Rowlands, on the west by premises of John Mason, and on the south, in part by Nelson Court, and in other part by land of John Shaw Leigh, Esq. The tenure is freehold of inheritance. For further particulars, apply to Messrs. W. and C. E. EATON, Solicitors, 5, Clayton square, Liverpool. HORSES, CARRIAGES, HARNESS, &c., AT LUCAS'S REPOSITORY, LIN ERPOOL ; each day at Twelve o'clock precisely. By Messrs. LUCAS and CO., TO -MORROW (Wednesday), the 2nd instant, rriIVENTY CART HORSES, with great power, substance, and activity, and in working condition. Fifteen SPRING VAN and HARNESS HORSES, LORRIES, CARTS, FLOATS, SPRING VANS, GEARS, &c. On THURSDAY next, the 3rd January, Select Sale of Fifty First-class llURSES,—Hunters, Carriage, Brougham, and Gig Horses and Hacks. By Mr. BROWN, On FRIDAY next, the 4th instant, at Eleven o'clock, at his Rooms, tot. Park-lane. AQuantity of FORFEITED PLEDGES , b e i ng Property pledged in the respective months prior to the 4th of January, 1635, with the following Pawnbrokers, viz. :—Asher Cohan, South Castle-street; Edward Byford, Dale-street; Eugene Gregson, Copperas.hill ; Robt. Marrs, St. James-street ; Escott Richards, Parliament-street; Escott Richards, Mill-street; Thos. Roberton, Great Howard-street; Richard Washington, Oldhall- Street ; John Empeon, Scotland-place; Joshua Powell, Scotland road; John J. Spencer, Richinond•row ; Jane Neale, Soho-street; John C. Downey, Warren-street; James Fairhurst, St. Anne street; Lewis Heyman, Whitechapel ; Thomas Thomas, Dale street; Alfrel Tunstall, London-road; James L. Hutchinson, Copperas-hill, Henry J. Syred, Park-lane, and Annie Hiamr, Dickenson-street. 4 NEW AND ELEGANT IMPROVEMENT IN ARTI FICIAL TEETH. MR SAMUEL JORDAN, Surgeon Dentist, 72, Rodney-street, Liverpool, may be consulted on all Cases of DENTAL SURGERY, Daily, from Ten till Six. Mr. J. has availed himself of all the New Improvements from Paris and Berlin. His method of constructing and adapting Artificial Teeth is unerring, whilst his charges will be found exceedingly moderate, and quite as low as a proper exercise of professional skill and the employment of none but the very best materials and first-rate workmanship will admit of. 72, RODNEY-STREET, (DIRECTLY OPPOSITE MOUNT-STREET.) ESTABLISHED 15 YEARS IN LIVERPOOL. A SINGLE TOOTH FOR THREE SHILLINGS, AT 29, BOLD-STREET. MR. F. L'ESTRANGE, SURGEON-DENTIST, (LATE OF 10, SLATER-STREET,) Successor to Messrs. COOPER and CO., and sole Manager for the last Ten years in the Surgical and Mechanical Departments. In order to meet the want s o f a numerous class of patients, Mr. L'ESTRANGE has REDUCED his charge from ss. to THREE SHILLINGS. L'ESTRANOE'S PASTE ENAMEL, for permanently restoring decayed Teeth and preventing Tooth-ache, 2s. 6d. A Single Tooth, 3s. A Set Attendance from Ten till Six daily, at 29 , BOLD-STREET, LIVERPOOL. THOS. DISMORE , SILVERSMITH & JEWELLER TO THE QUEEN, CORNER OF BOLD-STREET, LIVERPOOL. The best made London Goldsmiths'-hall marked SILVER SPOONS and FORKS, of the usual strength, weigh as follows, but they may be had lighter or heavier at the same price per ounce:— PLAIN FIDDLE PATTERN. 'QUEEN'S PATTERN ~- - -~ ___.~. PLAIN FIDDLE PATTERN. oz. s. d. Table Spoons, per doz . 30 a 7/4.. 11 0 0 Table Forks, ~ 3O a 7/4..11 0 0 Dessert Spoons „ 20 a 7/4.. 7 6 Dessert Forks „ 2O a 7/4.. 7 6 Tea Spoons „ lO a 7/10.. 3 18 Soup Ladles, each lO a 7/4.. 3 13 4 Gravy Spoons, „ Sauce Ladles, „ 2* a 7/10.. 0 19 7 Sugar Tongs„, Salt Spoons N.8.-1f for exportation, Is. 64. per ounce for drawback is deducted from the above prices. An excellent substitute for the above is good ELECTRO-PLATE. It can be made at any price, according to the material used, and the thickness of Silver put on. In Spoons and Forks three quali ties are kept, all being in size, shape, and appearance the same as Silver, namely : oz. £ s. d. 40 a 7/6 15 0 0 40 a 7/6 15 0 0 25 a 7/6 9 7 6 25 a 7/6 9 7 6 12 a 8/0 4 16 0 11 a 7/6 4 2 6 6 a 7/6 2 5 0 3 a 8/0 1 4 0 1 1 0 10 0 No. 1. No. 2. No. 3. Table Spoons, per Dozen.. 10 0.. Je2 10 0.. ,e 1 10 0 Table Forks, „ ....3 10 0....2 10 0....1 10 0 Dessert Spoons „ 210 0....2 0 0.... 1 0 0 Dessert Forks, „ .... 2 10 0.... 2 0 0... 1 0 0 Tea Spoons, „ 1 10 0....1 3 9.... 0 14 3 Gravy Spoons, each .... 010 0.... 0 8 6.... 05 9 Sauce Ladles, .... 0 5 9....0 4 9.... 0 3 4 Soup Ladles, „ 1 0 0....0 17 0....0 11 6 Sugar Tongs, 0 5 0.... 0 4 0.... 0 3 0 Salt Spoons, ....0 2 3.... 0 1 10.... 0 1 6 Tea-sets, Waiters. Dishes, and every Article required for the Table, in either SILVER or ELECTRO- PLATE ; likewise a large Assortment of JEWELLERY, of the best quality. BROMLEY'S PATENT EMPIRE SOAP, grocersoe has been difficult to owntained as very few of the will keep it To use thei it by way Of explanation, they state,—"*Were we to buy it, it would reduce our sales fully one third, as two pounds of the Empire Soap will go as far as three pounds of any other soap • we should also lose our profit on soda and washi ng powders ' as neither of these articles are required when the Empire Soap isused4e displeased ineithert the hardest water or in sea water. ,, What gr ocers the at in this soap is its strongest rec om mendation to the notice of the large consumers, private families, hotel keepers, laundresses, &c. It only requires to be used with a light h an d . And besides the above advantage i t saves half the usual labour, consequently less friction and wear in the clothes, and will notinjuretfhoe, colours in the most delicate prints ; and equally v a luable every other domestic purpose, even for toilet use, as it is a pure soap, free from rosin and other useless ingredients, which not only add unnecessary weight to the soap but detract from its cleansing properties. To be bad wholesale at the Works, No. 22, Cherry-lane, and from the following dealers :—Mr. Edward Davies, chandler, No. 84 , London-road ; Messrs. Tasker and Price, 209, London road; Mr. John Dixon, grocer, No. 48, P em b ro ke - P lace; Mr. William Davies, grocer, 58, Mil l-street; Mr. David Drew, ship store merchant, 40, Waterloo-road ; Messrs. Scott and Taylor, ship-store merchants, 28, Mason.street ; Messrs. Buttner and Schonstadt, ship-store merchants, 11, Hurst-street; Mr. W. H. Maitland, ship-store merchant, 45, Regent-street. One Trial will prove the superiority of this soap. W. °KILL & CO. A CARD. DR. BRODIE, 72, RODNEY-STREET, Liverpool, Member of the Royal College of Surgeons, London and Paris, author of The Guardian of Health, and several other Medical Works, continues to be Consulted daily, at his Residence, from 11 till 3, and 5 till 9; and Sundays from 10 till 2, on Nervous Debility, Involuntary Blushing Delusion of the Mind, and 'all Nervous and other Diseases, Ike., &c., whether produced by Employment, Residence in the Tropics or otherwise. Sedentary Country Patients, by forwarding addressed' Dr. ROBERT BRODIE, 72, RODNEY-STREET, LIVERPOOL, will receive Advice and Medicine, which will effect a cure in most cases. One personal application is advisable in all cases. Observe :-72, Roromv-STREET, LIVERPOOL. Private Entrance to the Surgery, 43, Knight-street, near Berry-street. The above valuable Work, "The Guardian of Health," may be bad of E. HOWELL, and T. NEWTON, Booksellers, Church-street, Liverpool ; and also at the Author's Residence. P r i ce Is. Sent free to any part of the Kingdom for Is. 6d., in Postage Stamps. "airs. btu auction. RAILWAY CARRIAGE GREASE. HANOVER-ROOMS, By \lr. BRANCH, On THURSDAY next, the 3rd instant, at One o'clock, at the Hanover-rooms, 86 CASKS, containing about 12 TONS RAIL WAY CARRIAGE GREASE. To be viewed on THURSDAY morning, from Ten o'clock until the hour of Sale. SOAP, VARNISH, MANURE, &C., HANOVER-ROOMS, By Mr. BRANCH, On THURSDAY next, the 3rd instant, at One o'clock, at the Hanover-rooms. immediately after the Railw a y G rease, A BOUT 3 TONS of SOAP, 6 Tons of BLACK VARNISH, 2 Tons of PATENT MANURE. Also 20 Cwt. of SOLUBLE POWDERED SMALTS. To be viewed from Ten o'clock on THURSDAY Morning until the hour of Sale. EXCELLENT HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, FALKNER STREET. By Mr. BRANCH, On 'TUESDAY the Bth, and WEDNESDAY, the 9th instant, at Eleven o'clock, on the P rem i ses. N o. 12 , F a lk ner - s t reet, THE excellent HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, Table and Bed Linen, Silver and Electro-plate, Modern Cut Glass. Richly-gilt Tea and Coffee Service, and other Articles of China, and various other Effects of a Gentleman leav ing Liverpool. The DRAWING-ROOM is furnished with Rosewood, and contains a range of Drab and Gold-coloured Damask Curtains for the Win dows, win Gilt Cornices, and a Set of Crown-backed Chairs, and a Couch, Covered to Match the Curtains, elegant Modern Chif fonier, with Plate-glass Back and Panels and Italian Marble Slab, Card and Circular Loo Tables, on Pillars and Claws, Japanned and Gilt Fancy Table, several Sculptured Alabaster, Bohemian Glass, and China Ornamental Articles, modern Brussels Carpet, Steel mounted Fender and Fire irons, Gas Chandelier, &c. The DINING and BREAKFAST-ROOM FURNITURE is Of Ma hogany, and includes a Pedestal Sideboard, Set of Sliding Frame Dining Tables, Two Sets of Chairs, Couches, Lounging Chairs, Damask Window Curtains, Brussels Carpets, Bookcases, Fenders and Fire-irons. The LODOINO-ROOMS contain handsome Four-post and Tudor Bedsteads, with Damask Hangings, capital Feather Beds, Mat tresses, and Bedding, Mahogany Winged and Sinzle Wardrobes, and Chests of Drawers, Mahogany Dressing Tables and Basin Stands, with Marble Tops, Ottomans, Toilet Glasses, Painted Requisites, Kidderminster Carpets, Caned Chairs, &c. In the KITCHENS the usual assortment of Culinary Utensils and other Family Effects. To be viewed on MONDAY next, the 7th instant, when Cata logues may be had on the Premises, or at Mr. BRANCH'S Offices, in Hanover-street. FINE ARTS. GREAT CLEARANCE SALE, ON THURSDAY NEXT, THE 3RD INSTANT. COLLECTION OF HIGH CLASS MODERN PICTURES. MR. BOSOMWORTH respectfully announces that he has received instructions to SELL by AUCTION, on THURSDAY next, the 3rd instant, at Eleven o'clock prompt, The Remaining Portion of the Valuable COLLECTION of Ge nuine and Guaranteed PAINTINGS, including the Productions of the most celebrated Masters, among which will be found "Scene from the Merry Wives of Windsor," Goodall, R.A.; "View near Ilfracombe," J. B. Pyne ; " Landscape and Cattle," Shaver; "The Fern Gatherer," Poole, R.A.; " Lalla Rookh," J. H. Dell; "Don Juan and Haidee," Woolmer ; "Cathedral Interior," S. Davies; "An Arabian Chief," S. Hart. R.A.; " View near Dorking," Sidney Percy; "The Life Academy," La Jeune ; " Haddon Hall," Harry Williams; " Interior with Dogs," G. Armfield ; " View in Venice," Pritchett ; " Winter Scene," H. Shirley; " Group of Fruit," St uar t ; "Vi ew on the Thames," S. Campbell; " Interior of a Welsh Cottage," B. J. Cobbett ; "View in Gloucestershire," G. Shalders ; " The Mountaineers," J. C. Morris; "A Welsh Farm," Harland, together with the productions of A. Vickers, J. F. Herring, Carmichael, De Fleury, Williams, Boddington, Brooker, Wainwright, T. Earl, Mogford Naysmith, Bright, &c., &c. May be viewed Tilts DAY (Tuesday), and TO-MORROW (Wed nesday), and Catalogues had on the Premises, or at the Auc tioneer's Office, 34, Duke-street. Commercial dales. Mebntsbar. On account o/ whom it may concern. TO-MORROW (Wednesday), the 2nd instant, at Twelve o'clock, at the Commercial Sale-room, Temple-court, About 83 Tierces Russell's Prime MESS BEEF, damaged, ex Constitution. from New York, now lying at the Wreck Shed, north west side of Prince's Dock.—Apply to Messrs. BIOLAND, ATHAYA, and Co., Merchants ; or to WILLIAM GARDNER and CO., Brokers. TO-MORROW (Wednesday), the 2nd instant, at Twelve o'clock, at the Commercial Sale-room, Temple-Court, About 27 Tons American Thin Oblong LINSEED CAKE, in bags, per Calhoun, from New York. Now Landing.—Apply to Messrs. MArrney, WHITWORTH, and Co., Merchants, or to WILLIAM GARDNER and CO., Brokers. gribay. On FRIDAY next, the ith instant, at Half-past One o'clock, at the Broker's Office, 10, Brunswick-street, About 300 Bushels of FLOUR. „ 4,000 Bushels of WHEAT, Saved from the wreck of the Skip Constitution, now lying in the Wreck-shed, Prince's-dock.—Apply to WILLIAM PARKER, roker. NOTICE TO TIMBER AND MAHOGANY MERCHANTS, CABINET-MAKERS, AND OTHERS. The next periodical SALE of American and Baltic WHITE WOODS. MAHOGANY, and other FURNITURE WOODS. will take place on FRIDAY next, the 4th instant, at Twelve o'clock precisely, on the Quay, east side of the Brunswick Dock.—Particulars may be had on application to EDWARD CHALONER, Timber and Manogany Broker and Measurer, East Side Queen's Dock. CHRISTMAS PRESENTS AND NEW YEAR'S GIFTS. HIME AND SON'S ROSEINOOD SEMI-COTTAGE PIANO-FORTES, 25 GUINEAS. D'ALBERT'S DANCE ALBUM, 18$. JULLIEN'S Atrium, 18s. JULLIEN'S CADEAU, ss. PIANIST'S ALBUM, Edited by Brinley Richards, 15s. SCHUBERT'S FORTY SONGS, 7s. SCOTCH SONGS, in three vols., 7s. each. MENDELSSOHN'S LIEDER OHNE WORTE. Seven Numbers, bound in One Volume, 18s.; elegantly bound, 275. 6d. RIME AND SON'S PIANO-FORTE, HARP, & MUSIC WAREHOUSE, 57, CHURCH-STREET. N.8.-PIANO-FORTES AND HARPS LEF OUT ON HIRE. CHRISTMAS BOX FOR THE INFIRMARY AND THE NORTH AND SOUTH HOSPITALS. MODEL of ST. GEORGE'S-HALL, built with Biscuits, to be DISPOSED OF BY LOTTERY, the entire proceeds to be given to the above. To be Allotted in THREE PRIZES, as follows: First Prize to take the Biscuit Materials of the Hall ; likewise to have the honour of Depositing One-third of the entire Money in one of the Institutions in the winner's own name. Second Prize to have the honour of Depositing One-third of the Money in one of the Institutions in the winner's own name. Third Prize to take the Third part with the same honour. There are 4,080 Biscuits or parts used in the entire construc• tion. The management of the Lottery to be conducted by a com mittee of the members. To come off at 300 members. Tickets, Is. each, may be obtained of W. LAWTON, Bee Hotel, Queen-square; G. SWEETMAN, Hair-dresser, Copperas-hill; W. Warburton, Cigar-shop, Elliot-street; Mr. PORTER, Licensed Victualler, Great Charlotte-street; and Journal Office, Lord street. JOSEPH HUTCHIN, BISCUIT MANUFACTURER, ST. JOHN'S-LANE, PRESENTER. JMOTT and SONS, • WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS, 21, SOUTH CASTLE•STREET, LIVERPOOL. SPIRITS. Per Gallon. . d. s. d. s LONDON GIN, the finest quality 6 8 DITTO, ditto, ditto, much stronger DITTO, ditto, ditto, high strength 9 4 DITTO, the finest quality and highest strength. l2 0 RUM, good lO 8 and 12 0 DITTO. very old and choice l6 0 COGNAC BRANDY, the finest quality 2B 0 DITTO, very old pale 3O 0 WHISKY, Irish 10s. Bd., 12 0 and 13 4 DITTO, the Dublin 2O 0 DITTO, Scotch, old Islay DITTO, the finest Highland HOLLANDS, Schiedam 24 0 WINES. Per Dozen. a. d. PORT, from the wood 3O 0 e. d. DITTO, superior ditto 34 0 DITTO, ditto, choice and old 3B 0 PORT, Fine Old Crusted 42 0 DITTO, ditto, very superior 4B 0 DITTO, ditto, very choice and old 5l 0 DITTO, ditto, very old B4 oto6o 0 PORT, per gallon, 145., 16a., and 18e. SHERRY, good Dinner Wine 2B 0 DITTO, Pale, strongly recommended 3O 0 DITTO, Brown, ditto DITTO, Pale, very superior 36 0 DITTO, rich old golden 42 0 DITTO, very delicate old Pale 4B 0 DITTO, old dry Pale, high flavour 5O 0 DITTO, very splendid old Brown 5O 0 DITTO, ditto, ditto, great flavour 72 0 DITTO, the real Amontillado, eighty years old 84 0 Sherry, per Gallon, 125., 148., and 16a. A lT i rrp . Ao6 2 , n li d E 7 Pq rs iut w :tr t st h ,s. CLARET, Bordeaux, strongly recommended 32 0 c D H I 54 0 and 63 0 DITTO, Ist Growth B4 0 very ver I. superior superior DITTO, ditto, the finest 42 0 48 0 and 60 0 DITTO, ditto, the finest 72 0 SPARKLING MOSELLE, ver y c h o ice • ry EDINBURGH PALE ALE and LONDON STOUT, in fine condition. forwOrarded without delay .ders for the Country, and Ha mpers for Christmas Presents, TERMS—CASH ONLY. THE HAIR, COMPLEXION, AND TEETH, their Preservation, Improvement, and Self -management, with important and really necessary information on the EYES EARS, HANDS, and FEET. Numerous Recipes for the most Fashionable Perfumes and useful Preparations, with a mass of in formation calculated to enhance the personal graces of its readers, and rendering it an almost indispensable appendage to the toilet of both sexes. Price Is. through all Booksellers, or free by post in an envelope for 14 postage stamps. " Many bald heads, beardless faces , unsightly skins, and tooth less mouths, result solely from th e ignorance this little work is calculated to remove. We recommend it to all who value na ture's adornings."—Review. "Every page worth a guinea. —F Herald. "The recipes most unique."-Ladies Newspaper. Address—Mr. LAwns, 14, Hand-court, Holborn, London. THE LIVERPOOL STANDARD. 13tib1ic Notices. PUBLIC NOTICE. - WILLIAM BRIDSON, Ironmonge-, 4S, Bold-street, begs to inform the Public that he resides at 4, Chester-street, and his only Place of Busi ness is at 48, Bold-street. D UBLIN AND LIVERPOOL STEAM-SHIP BUILDING COMPANY. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that, on and after the 10th January instant, between the hours of Twelve and Three o'clock, a DIVIDEND OF THREE PER CENT., for the Half-year ending the Ist of November, 1855, will he PAID to the PROPRIETORS qualified to receive the same, and whose Names are now Regis tered in the Company's Books. By Order, PHINEAS HOWELL, Agent. Office, 15, Eden-quay, Dublin, 28th Dec. 1855. N.B.—The Books of the Transfer of the Company's Stock will be Closed from the 28th instant to the 10th January aforesaid. THE ROYAL BANK of LIVERPOOL.—The DIRECTORS of the ROYAL BANK of LIVERPOOL having, in conformity with the Deed of Settlement, DECLARED the PAYMENT of INTEREST on the PREFERENCE SHARES for the Half-year ending the 10th instant ; and in compliance with a Resolution passed at an Annual General Meeting, Interest at the rate of Fire per Cent. per Annum on the estimated value of the Orignal Shares, for the Half-year ending the 31st December last; both amounts will be Paid on or after the 10th instant, on application at the Bank. By order, Bank. Ist January, 1856. J. CHAFFERS, Manager. LIVERPOOL DOCKS. ALTERATION OF DOCK RATES. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that from mid after the Fifth day of January, 1856, the several Rates and Duties now payable to the Trustees of the Liverpool Docks in respect of tonnage, lighthouses, floating lights, and goods, will be discontinued to be collected and received ; and in lieu thereof such Rates and Duties will thenceforth be payable to the said Trustees as have been recently ascertained and fixed by the Dock Committee, and are set forth in a certain New Book of Rates now in course of publication, and of which book copies may be ob tained on application at the Treasurer's Office, on and after the 31st December instant, and on payment of one shilling and six pence for each copy thereof. By order, DANIEL MASON, Secretary. Dock-office, Liverpool, Dec. 27, 1855. WE, the undersigned JOHN HOLME and WILLIAM SMITH SLATER, lately carrying on busi ness in copartnership with JOSEPH ALFRED CROOK, at Birkenhead, in the County of Chester, and at Liverpool, in the County of Lancaster, as Mahogany and Timber Brokers and Measurers, under the Firm of HOLME, SLATER, and CROOK, hereby give NOTICE, that the said COPARTNERSHIP bath, by efiluxion of time, become DISSOLVED on this First day of January, 1956. We: further give notice, that the Business will in future be carried on by the undersigned John Holme • and William Smith Slater, as copartners, under the style of Holme and Slater. All outstanding debts and liabilities of the late Firm will be re ceived, paid, and discharged by the undersigned, who propose to wind up the affairs with as little delay as possible.—Dated this lat day of January, 1856. JOHN HOLME, WILLIAM SMITH SLATER. Witness to both Signatures, W. J. HAstmoNo. LIVERPOOL DOCKS. TO MERCHANTS, OWNERS, MASTERS OF VESSELS, AND OTHERS. THE CO MM ITT EE of the LIVERPOOL DOCKS do HEREBY GIVE NOTICE that the OFFICERS and SERVANTS in their employ are strictly PROHIBITED from SOLICITING or RECEIVING MONEY, REWARD, GIFT, or PRESENT of any kind, for the purpose of doing, or omitting to do, any act, matter, or thing whatever, touching, or relating to their respective offices or duties, under a Penalty of Twenty Pounds. The Committee do also HEREBY GIVE NOTICE that any OIVNER or MASTER of any Ship or Vessel, or any other Person or Persons, who shall GIVE, or OFFER, any Sum of MOSEY, or other thing whatsoever, by way of REWARD or BRIBE, to any Officer or Servant in their employ, is also liable to a Penalty of Twenty Pounds. The Committee do hereby request Merchants, Owners, Con signees, Masters of Vessels, and all other Persons whatsoever, NOT TO GIVE, nor PERMIT TO BE GIVEN at any time. any MONEY, CHRISTMAS BOX, or PRESENT of any kind, to any Dockgateman, Piermaster, Dock - master, Officer, or Servant, of Albert or Stanley Dock Warehouses, or any other Officer or Person in their employ; and they also caution all their Officers and Ser vants from Soliciting or Receiving the same, as in any case coming to their knowledge, the Penalty will be Strictly Enforced. The Committee do also hereby further request that Parties to whom application may be made by any Officer or Servant, Dock gateman, Piermaster, or others, for any Gift, Christmas Box, or other Present, will immediately give information thereof to the Undersigned, in order that due inquiry may be made. and the strictest discipline enforced. By order, DANIEL MASON, Secretary. Dock office, Revenue-buildings, December 25, 1855. LIVERPOOL DOCKS. ELECTION BY THE LIVERPOOL DOCK RATEPAYERS OF A MEMBER OF THE DOCK COMMITTEE, in the place or stead of HENRY STEELE, Esq., who has resigned. To the Merchants, Owners, and Part Owners of Snips, and other Persons duly qualified to Vote for the Election of Liverpool Dock Ratepayers, to be Members of "the Committee for the lAffairs of the Estate of the Trustees of the Liverpool Docks. CHARLES TURNER, Esq., Chairman of the said Committee, in pursuance of the powers and provisions of "the Liverpool Dock Act, 1851," and of the other Acts rela ting to the Docks and Harbour of Liverpool, do by this public Advertisement, duly published as required by the said Acts, con vene a MEETING of the DOCK RATEPAYERS of LIVERPOOL (duly qualified as hereunder mentioned), to be holden on FRIDAY, the Fourth Day of January next, between the hours of Eleven of the Clock in the Forenoon and Four of the Clock in the After noon, at the DOCK -OFFICE, in Liverpool, for the purpose of Elect ing, Nominating, and Appointing a Liverpool Dock Ratepayer (duly qualified as hereunder mentioned), to be a Member of the said committee, to supply the vacancy occasioned by the resigna tion of the said Henry Steele, late one of the Members of the said Committee, such Member so to be elected to rank in respect of seniority in and to be liable to retire from the said Committee, as the said Henry Steele did rank and was liable when he was a Member thereof. By order of the said Committee, CHARLES TURNER, Chairman. Dock-office, Liverpool, 24th December, 1855. QUALIFICATION OF CANDIDATES.—CBMiIdBIPS for election to the said office must not be members of the Town Council of Liverpool; must he natural born, or duly naturalized, subjects of the United Kingdom; must have resided within the borough of Liverpool, or within eight miles therefrom, for five years pre viously to the day of election, and must each have paid rates and duties by the said acts, or some of them, authorized to be raised, levied, and collected, to the amount of .425 on his individual account, or as Agent for others residing not less than eight miles from the borough of Liverpool, or £eso, if paid by any house of trade in Liverpool, in which such Candidate may be a Partner, within a year immediately preceding such election; and must not be directors, or other officers, of any other dock, basin, wharf, quay, pier, or landing place within the port of Liverpool, now exempt by law from the payment of Liverpool Dock Rates, or any part thereof. QUALIFICATION OF VOTERS.—The Dock Ratepayers qualified to vote at the said Elections are those persons who shall have respectively paid, either as principals or agents, the said rates and duties to the amount of ,£lO within one year previously to such elections, 'and whose names now appear on the annual alphabetical printed list of persona so qualified, which has been duly revised and published according to law, and may at any time be inspected at the Dock-lffice. Itailb3ap Notice. L ONDON & NORTH-WESTERN RAILWAY. NORTHERN DIVISION. NOTICE FOR JANUARY. The 7 20 a.m. train from Liverpool to Preston will be dev patched at 7 15 a.m. The 3 50 p.m. Train from Liverpool to Preston and the North, will be despatched at 3 30 p.m. The 7 p.m. train from Manchester to Warrington will be des patched at 7 40 p.m., and Passengers can proceed to Liverpool, changing carriages at Warrington Junction. A Train consisting of First Class Carriages only, will be des patched every Thursday at 10 30, a.m., rrom Liverpool to Man chester until further notice, calling at St. Helen's Junction and Newton-bridge. _ BY ORDER. General Manager's Office, Lime-street, Dec., 1855. Allontp. LIVERPOOL DOCKS. LOANS OF MONEY. THE COMMITTEE of the LIVERPOOL DOCKS DO HEREBY GIVE NOTICE, that they are willing to RECEIVE LOANS of MONEY, upon the Security of the Bonds of the Trustees of the Liverpool Docks, for Terms of Three, Five, or Seven Years, at the option of the Lenders. The Interest is payable Half-yearly at the Bankers of the Trustees, here or in London. All offers to be addressed to GEo. V. TANTON, Esq., Treasurer, Dock-office, Liverpool. By order, DANIEL MASON, Secretary. Dock-office, Liverpool, June 28, 1855. LOANS OF MONEY. BOROUGH OF LIVERPOOL. THE CORPORATION OF LIVERPOOL HEREBY GIVE NOTICE, that they are willing to receive LOANS of MONEY, for periods of Three, Five or Seven Years, at the option of the Lenders. Interest payable on the Ist January and Ist July in every year. The Security is the " Liverpool Water Account," composed of the Rents, Rates, and Charges for the Supply of Water within the Borough of Liverpool and the Neigh bourhood, for Domestic, Trading, Manufacturing, and other pur poses, and for Shipping. The Borough Fund being an additional or collateral Security for the Interest ; and the Lands, Tenements, Hereditaments, and Estate of the Corporation for the Principal. Applications to he n ade to CAPES ASHLIN, Es q., Treasurer, Public Offices, 2, Cornwallis street ; or to the TOWN-CLERK, Town-Nall, Liverpool, from either of whom further particulars may be obtained. By order, WM. SHUITLEWORTH, Town-clerk. Town-ball, 29th December, 1835. MODERATEIJR LAMPS. ______ A LARGE ASSORTMENT IN EVERY VARIETY ♦T THE LIVERPOOL FURNISHING IRONMONGERY WAREHOUSE, 48, BOLD-STREET, W. BRIDSON, PROPRIETOR. MODERATEUR LAMPS. A HAUCK, MANUFACTURING FURRIER, • BOLD-STREET. • A large Stock of best FURS, all well-seasoned Skins, and prices moderate. Furs Cleaned. Altered and Repaired. Fur Coats, BootA, Caps, and Gloves, for the Crimea. WRYALLS' PIANO-FORTE AND MUSIC • REPOSITORY, 28, HAMILTON-STREET, (NEAR WOODSIDE FERRY,) BIRKENHEAD. NOTICE.—W. R. has made arrangements for opening a New' and Select MUSIC LIBRARY on the London principle, which will contain the Classic a l an d Standard Works of the great Com- ' posers, modern Operas, Songs, Quadrilles, Waltzes, Polkas, &c.; all New Music added on publication. TERMS, PAYABLE IN ADVANCE: — Subscription for One Year .41 1 0 Half Year Quarter 0 7 6 Month.. 0 5 0 IP Week 0 2 6 Per Night, various Prices, according t o va l u e of Music. Subscribers in town can have One Volume or Two Pieces at a time. Subscribers in the Country, within twelve miles of town, can have Two Volumes and Two New Pieces, or One Volume and Four New Pieces. The Music must be taken away and returned at the expense of the Subscriber. All Volumes or Pieces lost or destroyed must be paid for at the ordinary price. • If a Subscriber desires to have a Volume which happens to be in the possession of another, a Notice will be sent to the party who has the Volume, and it is expected the work will be returned within a few days. In addition to the foregoing, W. RYALLS has added another Class of Annual Subscription. All Subscribers paying Two Guineas per Annum will be supplied with Music from the Library, and will be further entitled, at the end of the year, to select and retain Music to the full amount of their Subscription. Parcels from London Twice a Week. ManteD. I 4 IVERPOOL PHILHARMONIIC SOCETY. ACCOUNTS WA ISTE D. All Persons having Claims against this Society are requested to forward them to the Secretary immediately. HENRY SUDLOW, Secretary. Exchange -court, Exchange-street East, Dec. 28th, 1855. TO MERCANTILE AND OTHER PARTIES DESIROUS OF INCREASING THEIR INCOME. THE DIRECTORS of an Established INSURANCE COMPANY, extending their business in this district, wish to form on a liberal basis an effective AGENCY CON NECTION with a Gentleman Of ENERGY and INFLUENCE, and whose avocations lead him into the various adjacents districts. Communications and interviews will he treated confidentially.— Address with real name, &c., to the SECRETARY, 45, Colman street, London. On -*ale. ON SALE, by PRIVATE TREATY, the BRECK HOUSE Copyhold Estate, comprising 35 acres, 2 roods, and 8 perches, situated on the north side of Townsend-lane, the high road from Liverpool to Clubmoor, to which road it has an ex tensive frontage of above 600 yards. The western portion of the Estate consists of a Large Dwelling-house, extensive Walled Gardens, Hothouses, Stables, and other Outbuildings, occupying, with the Attached Land, H acres, 3 roods. and 37 perches. The remainder of the Estate consists of Two Dwelling-houses, to one of which is attached a Cottage Dwelling, Farm-yard, Gardens, and large Farm Buildings, with several Enclosures of Land, measuring 23 acres, 2 roods, and 11 perches. Th e l an d i s i n a high state of cultivation, the late owner having spared no ex pense in the improvement of the Estate. Apply to JOHN MELLOR, Hunter-street Distillery. G LENFIELD PATENT STARCH, USED IN THE ROYAL LAUNDRY, AND PRONOUNCED BY HER MAJESTY'S LAUNDRESS to be THE FINEST STARCH SHE EVER USED. Sold by all Chandlers, Grocers, &c., &c. OYSTERS. NEW YEAR'S G I F T S. LONDON NATIVE OYSTERS, Packed in Barrels containing Six Score, at gs., and well fed. IRISH OYSTERS, Is. per Barrel, G. DUFFEY'S, 79, HANOVER-STREET, 3 Dooas FROM CHURCH-STREET, LIVERPOOL. PALMER AND CO.'S TEA AND COFFEE WAREHOUSES, UNION-COURT, CASTLE-STREET, NEXT THE BANK OF ENGLAND, LIVERPOOL, Where Families and Large Consumers may now be supplied at W HOLESALE PRICES. RJ. NODDER has great pl easure i n • announcing that he is now prepared with a very complete assortment of articles suited to the ,Season. Since the completion of his New Show Rooms, he has greater facilities and space, and has correspondingly increased his varieties of Bonnets and Hats, of White Beaver and Felt, and all other descriptions. Silk Velvet and Fancy Caps of the newest Fashions. Ostrich Feathers, Ribbons, (5- c.,'cc. 81, Church. street. NEWLY-INVENTED PRINCE OF WALES PIANO-FORTES, BY 7'. HARRISON, PIANO-FORTE MANUFACTURER, 8, NEWINGTON, BOLD-STREET, LIVERPOOL. T. H., having had 29 years' practical experience in the abore Business, is enabled to execute Repairing, Tuning, &c., on all the recent improved principles. Piano-fortes made in London expressly for T. HARRISON, from 25 Guineas. N.B.—Tuning and Repairing in Town and Country personally executed. TO THE AFFLICTED. ALVAN I S M, which is one of the most Effectual Remedies in the cure of Rheumatism, Sciatica, Stiff Joints, Cold Hands and Feet, Indi gestion, Paralysis, and all affections from Nervous Debility. J. ATKINS()N, 33, MANCHESTER -STREET, Manufactures the most perfect MEDICAL MACHINE, at a price that will enable all Sufferers to possess one. The application is so simple that a child, with once showing, can manage it. N.B.—All kinds of Galvanic Materials sold. Repairs carefully executed. GREAT REDUCTION THE PRICE OF SUGAR. OUR large purchases from day to day enable us to give the Public the IMMEDIATE BENEFIT of a Fall in Prices. We can now sell our Lowest Moist Sugar at 5d., and Refined Ditto at Gid. per lb. TEA. WE HAVE JUST RECEIVED from our Agent in China a Chop of peculiarly Fine OOLONG SOUCHONG, in Boxes about 12 lbs. nett. The price (4s. Gd. per lb.) is high, but no one will begrudge it who tastes the Tea. We are also selling a FIRST-RATE Breakfast Congou (this Season's Tea) at 2s. 4d. per lb. HENRY TATE & CO. Retail Establishments: 6, Tames-etreet ; 28, Old Hay market; SS, Oldhall-street, and 22, Fox-street, Liverpool; and Hamilton-street, Birkenhead. Wholesale Stores :3, Moor-street, Liverpool. CHRISTMAS COMES BUT ONCE A YEAR ! OLD ENGLISH FARE. A BARON OF BEEF WILL BE ROASTED AT MORRISH'S MERCHANTS' DINING-ROOMS, LANCASTER BUILDINGS, TITHEBARN-STREET, LIVERPOOL, On FRIDAY next, the 4th Inst. Ready at One o'clock. MORRISH'S Standard or Natural SHERRY, at 365. per dozen, Is a pure Wine of most delicious flavour, imported only by F. E. MORRISII, Wine Merchant. Very old Scotch WHISKEY, 18s. per Gallon. Wines and Spirits supplied to Families at Wholesale Prices from one Bottle upwards. 19. TITHEBARN-STREET, OPPO,SITE EXCHANGE-STREET EAST. TO FIRMS COMMENCING BUSINESS, M ERCHANTS, BROKERS, &c. SUPERIOR ACCOUNT BOOKS, WRITING PAPERS AND OTHER STATIONERY, PERIODICAL COMMERCIAL CIRCULARS, IN LETTERPRESS OR LITHOGRAPHY, Printed with accuracy, neatness, and despatch. GEO. SMIH, WA GENFRAL PRINTERS, L T ITHOGRAPHERS TTS , & STATIONERS, 19. TITIIEBARN-STREET. THE tiberpoot :--;)tanbarb. TUESDAY, JANUARY 1, 1856. THE PAST YEAR. TrEE year just passed will long occupy a most prominent position in the history not only of this country but of the civilised world. During the course of it many doubts have been satisfied, some problems have been solved, and though it cannot be said that all has been gained which have been the objects of desire, the world has far more reason to be satisfied at the end of the year than it had at the beginning. The year 1855 commenced with many reasons for distrust and dissatisfaction, and relief was only looked for in changes of great moment. The Coalition Cabinet had proved itself utterly unequal to the responsibilities which it had assumed, and was on the verge of dissolution ; a committee of the House of Commons had reported it deserving of very great blame ; Lord JOHN RUSSELL precipitated the catas trophe by a premature resignation ; and on the 30th of January his example was followed by all his colleagues of the coalition, to the great relief of the nation. The siege of Sebastopol, which had been three months in hand, appeared to be as remote as ever from accomplishment ; the army before it was suffering bitter privations, owing to the culpable inefficiency of the arrangements for their winter quarters ; and the return of the Baltic fleet, with no more glorious achievement than the destruction of Bomarsund, afforded abundant room for discontent with the management of the war ; while at home we had the accumulate , ' disagreeables to contend with of high prices, increased taxation, and one of the severest frosts ever remembered for intensity and duration. The ministerial resignation led to a crisis in which the coveted distinction of Prime Minister was offered in succession to several presumed leaders of political parties, and finally resulted in Lord PALMERSTON assuming the responsibility in combination with some of the more prominent Peelites, who however shortly afterwards deserted him, and their places were filled by certain obscurities who, after the experience of a session, have not shown their capa bility to take advantage of their unexpected elevation. The most important event, however, was the adhesion of the KING of SARDINIA to the western alliance, to which practical effect was given by his sending an expedition to the Crimea of fifteen thousand men, who did good service in the business of the siege. On the second day of March, Europe was electrified by the startling intelligence that he, whose ambition had lighted the flames of war, was himself removed from the world with all its hopes and fears. The Emperor .NICHOLAS of Russia died almost suddenly, and for a time it was believed that this mysterious dispen sation of Providence would have an important influence on the war, but such hopes have not since been realised. During this time conferences were being held at Vienna with a view to arrange condi tions of peace, Lord JOHN RUSSELL being the plenipotentiary for England, but they ended in nothing ; and shortly afterwards the English repre sentative was compelled to resign his place in the ministry, owing to the public indignation which the exposure of his treachery had excited. The Baltic fleet set sail, for the second time, to attack the naval fortresses of Russia, on the fourth day of April, and has only just returned, without having effected anything more important than the destruc tion of some stores and merchant vessels, and a bom bardment of Sweaborg, which led to no result. The Black Sea fleet, however, was more efficient, for, towards the close of May, Kertch was attacked, and the Russians compelled to evacuate it. A few days afterwards, Captain LYONS bombarded Genitchi, and followed up his success by the destruction of an immense quantity of stores, designed for the defenders of Sebastopol, and clearing the Sea of Azoff of all the Russian vessels found within it. At the end of June the British army in the Crimea lost the services of its Commander-in-Chief by the death of Lord RAGLAN, which occurred on the 28th ; and the veteran soldier, in his death, received that credit for his devoted patriotism which was denied to him in his life-time. As the Session of Parliament drew near its close, much interest was excited by the proceedings of a Committee of the House of Commons on the Liver pool Dock Bills, in which the Chairman, the present Secretary-of-State for the Colonies, took great interest, and which ended in a bill being passed, authorising the purchase of the Birkenhead Dock property by the Corporation of Liverpool. This measure has since been carried into effect, and the payment made by bonds for the amount of the purchase-money agreed upon ; and steps are being taken to make the Birken head Docks available for the commerce of Liverpool by embodying the requisite powers in a bill to be sub mitted to Parliament in the approaching session. On the second day of August the Earl of SEFTON died ; and on the fifteenth of the same month the Russians made that effort of despair in the attack on the allied army which resulted in their complete defeat at the battle on the Tchernaya Hopes now begun to be con fidently entertained that something decisive was at hand, as the preparations for a renewed bombardment of Sebastopol were almost complete, and the cutting off the supplies by the way of the Sea of Azoff had materially contributed to weaken the besieged. These hopes were not disappointed, for on Saturday, the Bth of September, the French captured the Malakhoff after a most desperate assault ; and, as this had long been confidently predicted to be the key of the fortress, the possession of Sebastopol was anxiously expected. It was close at hand ; for scarcely had the news of the first event been spread by the lightning rapidity of the electric telegraph, than it was followed, in a few hours, by the welcome intelligence that Sebastopol had fallen, the Russians having evacuated the southern side of the harbour immediately after the loss of the Malak hoff, and retreated to the barren forts on the north side. The victory was complete, for the Russians destroyed their own fleet, which had long been the bone of contention ; and, although they boasted that they had left nothing to the victors but ruined walls, an immense accumulation of military stores was sub sequently found, which the retreating Russians had been unable, in their rapid flight, to remove or destroy. The further annals of the war present but little to record, except the attack on Taman and Fana goria, the capture of Kinburn, the expedition to Eupa toria, the resignation of General SI3IPSON, who suc ceeded Lord RAGLAN, and the appointment of Sir WILLIAM CODRINGTON—a much younger man—as Commander of the British forces. At the close of the month of September, Liverpool lost one of her Rectors by the death of the Ven . Archdeacon BROOKS, which took place on the anniversary of that of Marshal ST. ARNAUD, the French General, the year preceding. The loss of Rector BROOKS was deeply felt by all classes, to whom he was endeared by a long life spent amongst them ; and an influential public meeting was after wards held, to agree upon a fitting memorial of his worth. The commencement of the following month presented a far different scene, for his Royal Highness the Duke of CAMBRIDGE paid a visit to the capital of commerce, and all Liverpool united in doing him honour and showing the heartiness of his welcome. By day the streets were gaily decorated with flags and banners, bearing loyal and patriotic devices, and at night the public buildings and most of the houses were brilliantly illuminated, while bonfires and fire works jointly celebrated the visit of the Royal Duke, and the general rejoicing at the capture of Sebastopol. On the 22nd of October, Sir WILLIAM MOLESWORTH died while filling the office of Colonial Secretary; and the Premier had some difficulty in filling the vacancy, which, after numerous offers to men of all parties, was supplied by Mr. LABOUCHERE, a Whig, and nothing more. Some other ministerial changes also took place by the appointment of Viscount CANNING as Governor-General of India, the removal of the Duke of ARGYLE, from the Privy Seal, to be Postmaster General, the appointment of the Earl of HARROWBY, once M.P. for Liverpool, as Lord Privy Seal, and that of the Right Hon. M. T. BAINES, as Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster. We have but briefly alluded to the more prominent events which have marked the past year ; but it will not be denied that they have been of considerable importance, and not only of general but of local in terest. While, however, there are many causes of dissatisfaction at the aspect of political affairs, which may be considered almost in the same unsettled state at the close as they were at the commencement of the year, we have also many causes for thankfulness. The war, though not concluded, has made sensible progress, for Russia is no longer in possession of her stronghold in the Black Sea; the army in the Crimea, so far from suffering those bitter privations which excited popular indignation the previous winter, is in a state at least of comparative comfort, with nothing to apprehend from the operations of the enemy ; Russia, reduced by successive defeats to a state of physical weakness, is more inclined to concede such terms as may be deemed acceptable by the allies ; the German Powers, though still maintaining their questionable neutrality, are beginning to discover the impracticable nature of their position ; and the pros pects of peace upon a durable foundation are certainly nearer realisation, though it may require more hard fighting and further sacrifices before the desired object will be fully obtained. The position of affairs is in many respects more satisfactory, and we commence the new year with, something like a feeling of hope that the events yet in futurity will, under the blessing of Providence, conduce more and more to the safety, honour, and welfare of our Sovereign and her dominions. NEGOCIATIONS FOR PEACE, THE important question of the progress of the war, and the attempts which are said to be made to bring about renewed negotiations for peace, remain much in the same state, We hear of the movements of special ambassadors between the northern Courts, [JANUARY 1, 1856 and the discussion of such questions may serve some degree to relieve the dullness of the seasou. when the armies are inactive i n w i n t er qu arters, an d little else is stirring either at home or abroad out e, . 1 which to manufact ure an y ite ms f or " l a test intelhi Bence." We cannot, however, att ac h much weigh t to these movements of th e G erman C our t s , inasratlen, as neither of them a r e p r i nc ip a l s i n th e co ntest, an ° it makes little difference what views may be elite!' tained by Austria and Prussia so long as Rus sia shrouds herself in obstinate adherence to her aggre s. sive policy, and makes no sign but that of deternup°' tion to prolong the struggle. It will not do for England and F r a nce t o s t oop f rom th e diginfi ea position which they have won by the conquest of Sebastopol, and, as h um bl e supp li an t s f or t erm s which they have a right to dictate, wait until the craven governments of Germany have persuaded the C IA ? of Rusaia to listen to reason, and save his acr e from utter prostration. If Austria, by the clevern ess of diplomacy, can convince the Emperor A L ELoinl of the necessity whi c h it wou ld appear th e defeat ° his armies has been unable to do, it may cert B serve to hasten an arrangement which must soon er or later be entered into, but it ought not in any degre e to influence the proceedings of the Allies. Their duty is to make every p oss ibl e p repara ti on f or the neat campaign, which may be opened not only In th d e Crimea but in Asia. The fall of Kars has impose upon us new duties which ought not to be neglected; and as Russia has thrown down the gauntlet 01 defiance at the very ex t rem iti es o f h er empire,the challenge may be rea dil y accepte d as a fford ing, better opportunities for the Allies to aece it ra. plish the main object i n v i ew . It wou ld be f°ll. to attempt an invasion of R uss i a a ft er th e exam ple NAPOLEON, who was severely punished for his rash' ness. Our task is a much easier one, for Russia ls rapidly exhausting her own resources ; and, should the war be continued another summer with corresponding activity on the part of the allies, she will have no alte r ' native but to sue for those terms which she has s e scornfully rejected. Austria is now assuming th e position of the friend and adviser of Russia, and it is only as such that her interference in the quarrel can be viewed ; for it is, or ought to be, impossible that England or France can recognise her as a represent °. tive of their opinions. The object of the war is befor e the world, depending, as Louis NAPOLEON has we ll observed, upon public opinion for its ultimate success! and for that verdict upon its justice and necessity which has been generally pronounced. It would , therefore, be a suicidal act to fritter away throug h diplomatic trickery the advantages which have already been gained at such enormous sacrifice. We have Do great confidence in the stability or patriotism o f Lord PALMERSTON ; but his foreign policy has been osten sibly in support of constitutional government as opposed to despotism : and we cannot, therefore, believe that he would join in any scheme which would fall short of a palpable diminution of the power an d influence of Russia among the nations of Europe . The Western Powers have yet to gain that prestige which tells with so much moral force on the people of Asia. The integrity of the Persian frontier, as W ell as the independence of Turkey, may be achieved hi the defeat of the Russians in that direction ; and, by s° doing, an effectual bulwark be raised for the preserve' tion of our Indian Empire. TRADE WITH RUSSIA AND TURKEY. A VOLUMINOUS RETURN has just been published of the Trade and Navigation of the United Kingdool during the year 1854, an abstract of which we hav e given in another column. It appears that a corn' parison of the total imports and exports is as under Imports £152,591,513. Exports Difference When the question was debated as to the comparative advantages of the trade with Russia, and that with Turkey, too much stress was laid upon the value 0 the former, without taking into account the much greater value of the latter. The subjoined statement will show that the commerce with our Eastern ally is of far more importance than that with our Northern enemy : Russia. Turkey and Egypt. Real value of Imports.... £4,252,288.... £5,575,2 37 ' Exports of British Produce 54,301.... 4,011,9 58 ' 51 Foreign ~, 19,738.... 431,393' Some allowance may of course be made for th e difference created by the war itself, but, it is wel l known, that while the amount of our export trade t ° Russia has been sensibly diminishing, that to Turkey has been rapidly increasing ; and will, no doubt, be still further augmented when the shores of the B lol ' Sea are relieved from that dangerous influence 11 which they have so long been oppressed, in order to gratify the aggressive designs of Russian iinPen al policy. INCREASE OF THE DOCK RATES. THE Dock Committee, at their meeting on Thurs . day, resolved on an increase of the dock rates, both 01 1 tonnage and goods, the revised scale to come into o n operation o f the firston S practicalaturda y n eexffte. effects o h f i mays the be purchase the Birkenhead dock property ; but as th ere are better considered e l reasons for the alteration than the mere absence of competition, it is but fair to the Dock Committee and the important interests involved in the change to view the question upon its own intrinsic merits. It will be observed, by reference to the report of the proceeding s of the Dock Committee, that the advance upon the present scale of rates will be about ten per cent., bu t this is merely an approximation to the truth, as stated by the Chairman of the Finance Committee, the rate of increase varying in different items, but amounting in the whole to about the sum named, and estimate"' to produce an augmentation to the income of the Dock Trust of about £37,000 a year. Should this estimate' be realised, an ample fund will be provided for the improvement of the dock property, without adding tf the bonded debt, and, at the same time, an addl . tional security be given to the bondholders whose interests were supposed to be some w h a t endangered' by the great additional capital proposed to be raised for the projected extension at the north end. With reference, however, to the justice and pro" priety of the proposed increase, the consideration of the question is necessarily divided as it applies to tonnage and to goods. Since the present scale of rates was fixed, a new law has come into operation, by which the mode of rating vessels for tonnage has been considerably modified, and this more particularly with respect to steam-ships, which now form so large 3 portion of the trade of the port. In adding, therefore, ten per cent. to the present scale of dock rates, it iG contended that vessels will not really pay more than offldifficult y , the ic greaterdl A ga n in they did before the a lt era ti on o f the mode of measure ment, and th a t consequently no hardship w ill be inflicted. thish o w r - o e s y p e o r e , t arises t e a from h i the s,. factav want of powers in the Dock Tr us t ees t o leg differential scale of rates without a fresh a pplicati° to Parlia men t. O n th e o th er h an d , h owever, it Y ogi be argued, that if steam-ships occu py a compara tive', s r p the greater amount of dock space, it is generally for much shorter period of time than sailing vessels, 5° that the advantage is almost equal. As to the increa se upon goods, it was stated at the meeting alluded t ° ' that the dock rates were lowered some years sinc e / owing to anticipated competition from the opening ° f the Birkenhead Docks, a danger which of course n° longer exists, and that the reduction applied more especioily to the charge upon bales of cotton, which is now to be raised about forty-five per cent., but which 4