The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser. — Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1841-02-12 00:00:00

LOCAL NEWS. The Queen has been pleased to appoint Sir Thomas Bernard Birch, of the Hazles, Bart, to be sheriff of the county palatine of Lancaster for the year ensuing. ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST'S CHURCH, TOXTETII-TARK.— On Sunday, the 24th ultimo, after a sermon by the Rev. James Hassell, the sum of £49 16s. was collected for the relief of the poor of this church and district. At the recent half-yearly meeting of the Isle of Man Steam Packet Company, it was agreed, as absolutely necessary that a new boat be built for the Liverpool station without delay. In the interim, the directors were requested to obtain every necessary information respecting the cost of the most suitable steamer, which they limited to £lO,OOO, preparatory to a special meeting of the company taking place for the purpose of carrying the intentions of the meeting into effect. MR. FLINTOFF'S MODEL OF THE LAKES.—This model continues to draw the attention of all who admire the lake scenery. To those who are about visiting this delightful part of " our native land" during the ensuing summer, we parti cularly recommend the model, as they will be enabled to form some idea of the length of their excursions, and perhaps be the meads of enabling them " to see every thing." AFRICAN INSTITUTE OF FRANCE.—The rank of vice president bf the African Institute of France has just been conferred on Robert Thom Esq., now resident in China. Mr. Thom has distinguished himself by his great proficiency in Chinese literature, and had the honour to be spoken of in terms of the highest commendation by Captain Bouchier, of the Blonde frigate, in his dispatch, for the courage and con duct he displayed in the recent affair at Amoy. HOUSEBREAKING.—Between six and seven o'clock on Tuesday night, the house of Mr. John Chandler, a car driver, Warren-street, was broken open, and a coat and a gown stolen therefrom. Mrs. Chandler went out at six o'clock, and did not return till seven. She locked the door, and on her return she found that it had been forced open : a trunk had also been broken open, from whence the coat and cloak had been stolen. Yesterday morning John Ferguson offered a coat and cloak for pledge to Mr. Kewley, pawn broker, Marlborough-street. Mr. Kewley suspected that they had not been honestly obtained, for which reason he re fused to take them in, and sent for a police-officer, to whom he gave the prisoner into custody. The coat and cloak turned out to be the property of Mrs. Chandler. Ferguson was placed before the magistrates on Wednesday morning, when the charge having been fully proved against him, he was com mitted for trial. DEPARTURE OF THE PRESIDENT.—The President, steam ship, left the Coburg Dock at twenty minutes past one o'clock on Wednesday afternoon, for New York, under the command of Lieutenant Roberts, formerly of the British Queen. She had on board about seventy passengers, and a large cargo of manufactured goods, of the value of about £500,000, and was compelled to refuse upwards of two hun dred tons of cargo. We subjoin a list of the passengers : Madame Valette; Master Valette ; T. H. Obertruffer ; James Byrne; L. Grand, Esq. ; William Monluc and servant ; J. Gourd ; Alexander Hutchinson ; A. Launett ; Mrs. Wil liams; Rev. John Williams; T. G. De la Mamphire ; A. B. Strange ; G. P. Putman ; Mr. Mullirrey ; W. G. Ito main ; Madame Vernoan ; James Witherald ; E. T. Hall ; W. E. Inlay ; Mr. Cameron ; 'Wm. Ogilby ; W. L. Samuel ; F. W. Tappam ; W. Birt ; Robert_ Bigden ; Francis N Tappam ; the Misses Burne ; Frederick Pattison ; Mr. Bi ley; J. W. Morris; Mr. Oacbman ; Mr. G. Fisher; Jain Murray ; Mr. Mulloney ; William M'Elroy ; E. Jolly ; Le Bountellier ; C. Atherton and lady ; Stephen P. Morr and several others. BREACH OF THE REVENUE LAWS.-111r. Brooke, solicitor to the Board of Customs, appeared on Wednesday before Mr. Rushton, to substantiate a complaint against Pat M`Ginty, who was charged with having carried from on board of ship a quantity of foreign manufactured tobacco. Police-officer No. 149 stated, that on the sth instant, be tween eleven and twelve at night, he was on duty at the Brunswick Dock, when he saw the prisoner, and observed that his person was rather bulky. He was about to feel what he had in his breast, when the prisoner asked him if he would have a piece of tobacco. He declined, and taking holof the prisoner, felt his apparel. He found a quantity of d tobacco between the prisoners shirt and waistcoat, and a further quantity in his pockets. The prisoner said, on being ques tioned by the officer, that he brought it from the ship Clyde. The officer took him into custody, and gave information at the tide-waiter's office. Mr. Gittins took charge of the to bacco, and placed it in the depot. The prisoner, it appeared, had but a confused notion of the degree of his offence. The tobacco, he said, was his sea-store, and he did not wish to leave it on board. He was fined £lOO. It appeared that he bore a good character, and that he was sorry for what he had done. Mr. Rushton said the case should be represented fa vourably to the board. LIVER THEATRE.—A remarkably clever and most amus ing interlude has been produced at this theatre, taken fro m Blackwood' s " T en Thousand a Year. By this title the author has introduced his farce to the public. It is replete with hits at passing events, and parts of it are a severe satire upon two or three classes of society. It will not be unwel come on th a t accoun t. Higgie has a capital p art as Hucka buck, a lineif-draper's she ma n. Ile shows up t he coxcom bry " of the order" to the life. We hope it will be a lesson His to those who see it, and who require " reforming altogether." Titmouse, cleverly played by colleague, is bury,.na as old Yagray, is inimitable. Mrs. Higgie and Mrs. Y Raymond, as his wife and daughter, make the most of their parts—the latter especially good. Miss Donville, as Mrs. farce thanW 4394 ° 11 0, an Irish lodging-housekeeper, tips us a famous bit °f bro a. gue. There is a most laughable scene between her and e have seldom seen a better cast or better played stand out s this, or one in which so many of the characters is Well Wri n tt prominently. It goes off with great spirit. It equal credit t en, and admirably put on the stage, and does scene is 0 _ ( c ) :1_ author, manager, and actors. - The opening many a d ay "e i f ‘i the most laughable we have witnessed for ton have been Waylett. Mrs. Raymond, and Mrs. Bar trios of Alexanseging some exquisite ballads, duets, and draw forth encore:. Lee's, which never fail to delight and DISTILESS CHESTER.--A meeting of the Inhabitants of Chester took place on Monday last, to take into consi deration the necessity of relieving the poor during the incle ment season; a very handsome sum was subscribed in the room. THEATRE-ROYAL.—This theatre opens for the season on Monday next. Mr. Van Amburgh and his lions will be the attraction. The drama, in which the lion tower will be in troduced, is called " Mungo Park," written expressly for him• On glancing over the bill, we perceive that almost all the old company—from Baker to Benwell—will make their appearance. The Rev. Dr. Byrth preached a most excellent sermon for the Prayer-Book and Homily Society, on Sunday last, in St. Augustine's Church, after which a collection was made amounting to upwards of £24. This institution may be truly termed a Church of England Book Society, it having engaged, as it shall obtain funds, to print and circulate all works that have been set forth by authority of the church and state. It has already published a neat edition of " Jewell's Apology," and has now put to press the " History of John Wickliffe," being the first of a series of histories taken from " Fox's Martyrology," as per advertisement.—The labours of the society amongst seamen have been extensive and useful, par ticularly in the ports of London and Liverpool. CONCERT AT THE TEMPLAR'S HALL.—On Monday evening last Messr. .T. and G. Lunt gave a concert at the above room, to a numerous and respectable auditory. An excellent scheme was presented, and those amiable and talented young ladies, the Misses Swain, together with Miss Stott, were in excellent voice, and sang the parts allotted to them in their usual pleasing and effective manner. Messrs. Lunt, Ball, Davies, Stott, Richardson, and Taylor, were the other vocalists, and gave great satisfaction. " The meet ing," by the Misses Swain, " was rapturously encored," as was also " Trifler, forbear," by Miss Stott. The concert went off with great eclat, and contributed not a little to the popularity which these vocalists have already acquired. THE LICENSED VICTUALLERS' BALL.—One of the most desirable institutions, and one deserving of warm support, is the Licensed Victuallers' Society. When we look at the astonishing increase of that which has been established in London, and observe its immense influence and its extended benefits, we can only cordially hope that the Liverpool Asy lum may become equally flourishing. The institution is for the education of the children of decayed victuallers, and the ball announced to take place elsewhere in this day's paper, is for ;lie purpose of aiding its funds. It is to be hoped that the we-11-wishers of the institution will spare no pains to in duce every body" to be present on the occasion. We do not know when an evening passes so pleasantly as when the welfare or comfort of others will arise from our presence. THE MAHOGANY DUTIES.—The importers of mahogany at Liverpool are acting on the wise old saw, that the gods aid those who aid themselves ; they are, we understand, about to present to the Board of Trade a very strong memorial on the subject of the high duty on Honduras tnahogany—they ask for the admission of that wood on the same terms as " teak wood imported from any British possession, within the limits of the East India Company's charter, the load containing 50 cubic feet,"—namely, Is. 7d. We trust, however, that they will not stop here, but press on'Mr. Labouchere the neces sity of reducing the duty on mahogany, rosewood, and all other fancy woods for furniture, the amount proposed by Mr. Macgregor—namely, £1 10s. per ton of fifty cubic feet. The present enormous duty of £5 on those goods is, we have before shown, inflicting serious injury on the British cabinet maker, and has actually deprived him of one of the most pro fitable branches of his trade—the exportation of furniture — and is, at the same time, protective (we admit the prostitu tution of the word) of no British colonial interest.—Journal of Commerce. AN EXAMPLE WORTHY OF IMMEDIATE IMITATION.— In consequence of the clergymen of St. James's Church ascertaining that much distress existed among the humbler classes of that district, who have been thrown out of work by the long frost, and who are little used to beg or to thrust their privations on public notice, a collection was promptly made at the church, and the worthy clergymen having, in their investigation for proper objects of relief, found a vast mass of unsuspected, because uncomplaining, suffering among the poor, they originated a public meeting for more extended relief. The meeting was held at the Music-hall on Tuesday. It was attended by some of the leading residents in the neighbourhood, and the municipal heads of the ward, (of both political parties,) and a subscription of nearly £lOO was raised at the meeting. A resolution was also entered into, as will be seen by the advertisement, for opening subscrip tion books. We hope the clergy and inhabitants of other wards will promptly &Tow so gratifying an example. ST. BARTHOLOMEW'S CHURCH.—This church, one of the first erected by the Liverpool Church Building Society, was consecrated on Tuesday by the Lord Bishop of Chester. A number of gentlemen, friends and subscribers to the society, met at the Blue-coat School, where they proceeded in pro cession to Naylor-street, where the church is situated ; amongst whom we noticed the Rev. the Lord Bishop, Revs. Rector Brooks, Dr. Tattershall, F. Barker, Robert Davies, H. M`Neile, F. Ould, J. North, W. Hesketh, Townshend, C. Wray, R. L. Figgins, Mansfield, H. Carpenter, Hassell W. Falloon, J. cton, C. W. Lawrence,— M`lver, H. S. Joseph, Dodd, T. Bibby, G. Stokes, Appleton, Dr. Byrth, Brooks, jun., J. B. Monk, W. Bates, Mossop, and E. Ashton, besides others with whom we were unacquainted. Among the gentry present were the Church warden Birkett, Lloyd, Esq., C. Groves, Esq., E. Moly neux, Esq., A. Hodgson, Esq., C. S. Parker, Esq., C. Turner, Esq., S. Sandbach, Esq., J. A. Thine, Esq., J. S. Leigh, Esq., C. Boutflower, Esq., John Rigby, Esq., S. Holme, Esq., Moon, Esq., J. Mather, Esq., A. Swainson, Esq., J. Wilkinson, Esq., J. Howard, Esq., T. Dover, Esq., N. Robinson, Esq., and many other gentlemen of standing in the town. The church was crowded to excess. The service commenced at eleven o'clock. The prayers were read most impressively by the rector, (in the absence of the minister, the Rev. G. Dover, M.A. ,) after which a sermon was preached - . by the bishop, with his usual ability, concluding with an elo quent and fervent appeal to the assembled clergy. The text was taken from Matthew xxviii, 20, " Lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world." Mr. Michael Maybrick presided at the organ. The church has cost about £6OOO. It is of the Gothic order, and gives the beholder an idea, both inside and out, of an old ecclesiastical building. The organ, which is one of tolerable power, and remarkably sweet, was built by Messrs. Bewsher and Fleetwood, of this town. The church is calculated to hold from 1300 to 1400 people. One-half of the sittings are to be free for ever. The trustees and patrons are the bishop, the rectors, the Rev. Mr. Buddicom, and the Rev. Mr. M`Neile. Mr. Clayton, of Ormskirk, is the architect; and we think, con sidering the small sum the church cost, it does him great credit, for, deducting the price of the land, (nearly £2000,) the church will not stand in quite £4OOO. MEETING AT THE SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND.-Oil Tues day week a meeting was held in the committee-room of the School for the Blind, for the purpose of hearing evidence touching certain charges made against the committee of the above institution, by a writer in the Liverpool Jounzal, who adopted the signature of Catholieos. The writer of the letter, a Mr. Rourke, bad been invited by Mr. Houghton, treasurer, to substantiate his charges. A vast number of clergymen and gentlemen, chiefly members of the committee, were present. Mr. Rourke, who had been invited to bring any friends he might think proper with him, was attended by Mr. Rosson, the barrister, and by his witnesses. Henry fawrence, Esq. presided over the business of the meeting, and conducted the proceedings with the utmost impartiality, and with great suavity. Mr. Rourke was called upon. After some preliminary remarks, which went to the intent of showing, that the statements which he had heard from par ties whose veracity he could not doubt, had justified him in the course which he had pursued, he said, the worthy secre tary of the institution had called upon him to prove his allegations, and he had no doubt whatever that the meeting would do justice, and, if he proved the charges, the abuses would be rectified. He came forward actuated by a good motive, and was fully prepared to go into the case. He grounded his charges on two points : first, the exclusion of the Catholic clergy ; and second, that the Catholic pupils were not taught music as the other pupils were. Mr. Houghton said these charges were false. Many witnesses were then examined, after which the proceedings were ad journed till Tuesday last, when further testimony was adduced. The investigation ended in the exoneration of all parties by Mr. Rosson, and in the withdrawal by Mr. Rourke, of all the charges which he had advanced. ROBBERY OF WATCHES.—Yesterday a man named Thos. Lindsay was placed before Mr. Rushton, on a charge of creaking into a shop and stealing several watches. Mr. Lewis Evers, watch-maker, 52, Duke-street, said that on Tuesday evening last, a little before six o'clock, he had just .eft his shop to go up stairs to his tea, when he heard a crash it the shop-window. He ran down stairs and found the glass door Of his shop was fastened ourside with rope. He burst it open, and got into the street. He saw a man, whom he believed to be the prisoner, run along York-street, and followed him, but lost him at the corner of Pitt-street. On returning to his shop he missed four lever watches and a gold chain which were hanging in the window. A pane of glass was broken, and the watches were abstracted from it. Bills were printed describing the property, and yesterday morn ing Mr. Heyman sheaved him a lever watch, which was one of those he had missed on the night in .question, and was worth £B. His whol e lo s s was a b ou t thi r ty pounds.—Geo.; Snade, a boy, said he was in the service of Mr. Whitehouse, in Duke-street, and that about six o'clock on Tuesday night he heard a crash of glass at Mr. Evers's shop, and saw a man run along York-street. Mr. Evers came out of his shop, and they followed him, but lost him. He pointed out the prisoner at the bar as the same man.—Mr. Lewis Hey man, pawnbroker, stated that about half-past six on the same evening the prisoner came to his shop and pledged the watch produced for 30s. 6d., saying it was his own. Yesterday , morning he saw a bill describing the watch, and gave infor mation to Mr. Evers. He showed Mr. E. the watch, which he claimed. — Police -officer Maguire apprehended the pri soner in Johnson-street, who was identified by Mr. Heyman. The prisoner declared his innocence ; but it is a remarkable fact that the prisoner had but last week been liberated from a twelve months' imprisonment for robbing the same gentle man. He was committed for trial at the sessions. SUBSCRIPTIONS FOR THE RELIEF OF THE POOR ON THE CHESHIRE SIDE OF THE RIVER.—The unfortunate poor have keenly felt the present inclement state of the weather, and none more so than those on the Cheshire side of the Mersey, who, excepting from the voluntary contributions of humane individuals, are exclusively dependent upon the capricious provisions of the miscalled new poor-law amend ment act. In the township of Poulton-cum-Seacombe (the union of the Hundred of Wirrall), the Rev. Dr. Byrth, Mr. Winch, the magistrate, Mrs. Crossthwaite, Mr. John Ball, the benevolent master of the Seacombe boarding school, (to whose active exertions the collection of the amount of the present liberal fund may be in a great measure ascribed,) and other charitable individuals, have, in the true Samaritan way of feeling, formed themselves into a committee, having for its object the alleviation of the prevailing distress in the township. They have opened a soup kitchen, from which deserving objects are supplied with an excellent and nutritious article, which, although perhaps not equal in quality to the far-famed soups of the Adelphi, is partaken of with as great a relish by those for whom it is intended, as can by possibility by Mr. Radley's nicest epicure. Besides the soup, there has been a daily distribution of bread and coals. To effect this humane object, the inhabitants of the village have sub scribed their money liberally—and to the parties above allu ded to the Door of Seacombe owe a deep debt of gratitude, for the indefatigable exertions made in their behalf. Pre vious to this subscription we are happy to record the fact, that the worthy proprietor of the hotel (Mr. Parry) has been in the habit for some time of distributing wholesome food to the necessitous, in the shape of soup, at his own expense. Egremont bas followed the example of Seacombe, under the judicious inspection of the Rev. Mr. Tobin. The poor may congratulate themselves in having protectors so charitably disposed. RODRitRY FROM A DWELLING-HOUSE.—At the police court yesterday, two girls—Jane Caffrey and Rachael Ewing —and two boys—Harris and Ferguson — were placed at the bar on th e f o ll ow i ng c h arge : —Police-officer Pearson said that on W e d nes d ay a b ou t noon , he saw the two girls, whom he kne w , go i ng along, each with a cloak over her head. Sus pecting that they were carrying something, he stopped them, and found under Caffrey's cloak, a blue camlet cloak, and under that of. Ewing, a check shirt and a pair o f new sho es. As they gave no proper account of these articles, he took them to bridewell. Edward Osborne, a block-maker, residing at No. 10, Saul-street, said that about 6 o'clock on Tuesday night, he laid his hat and cloak on a table in the parlour. A little before 9 o'clock he found the door open and missed the articles named. Mrs. Crouch, a daughter of the last witness, on entering the house the evening previous, observed the two gid girls .ab en oy tity of the loitering boys could not be satisfact oril y about the door some short tim e before. p r oved, and they were discharged. The two girls, who were before known to the police, were committed for trial at the unions. 3 ,-- the Rate ctu ;etly era f he new lec mid leak )sed bed Ro- Ige th's Lich !rty fil ing po out' bill Ind •ely al and a want of adequate authority, which must be a cause of much insecurity to the nation at large, both in a domestic point of view, and in the maintenance of friendly relations with foreign powers. So much for federalism. As to republicanisrg, all its lovely features shine out with great brilliancy in this transaction, from first to last. Only let us retrace our steps to the commencement, and observe the ad vantages of " liberty and equality" in the open and undisguised preparation by American citizens, within the American territory, for hostile aggression, upon the people of a country with whom they are, so far as international law is concerned, at peace. These peace able and worthy " free and enlightened citizens" com bine with the rebel subjects of a friendly power, and carry on a system of piracy and marauding against its loyal and unoffending people. All this is known to the " authorities," both local and federal ; but no ef fective authority do they exercise in the business. And thus matters proceeded till a reverse of fortune over took them—till their " Trojan horse," filled with mu nitions of war and armed men, was seized, and, after it had been evacuated by the live stock, set fire to, and sent down the falls to seek its fortune. This is that act of the loyalists of Upper Canada which has been highly commended in this country, but which the American government calls by every sort of ill name. They have even tried to make a quarrel with us about it; but they abandoned it as a bad job, or seemed to do so ; and the affair was almost forgotten when we received the astounding intelligence of the arrest of Mr. M'Cleod. Here, then, we disco ver many more of the " beauties of republicanism." It so happens, we believe, that Mr. M'Cleod took no part whatever in the seizure of the Caroline ; but that is a matter of little consequence, since the act it self is One to which no criminality attaches. Our mi nisters, it is to be hoped, have by this time forwarded instructions: - to:our ambassador at Washington of a sufficiently c.lear and peremptory character. The oc casion is onellial calls for a display of vigour and determination. It must he shewn by the government and people at home, that the lives and liberties of the brave loyalists of Upper Canada are dear to them— that the value of our possessions in that province are properly estimated, and that they shall be defended. No better opportunity for making such a demonstra tion could present itself. The management of the Asylum for the Blind in this town having been impugned, as will be seen else where, by a writer in a liberal journal, the committee of the institution lost no time in finding out their ac cuser, and in giving him an opportunity to make good his charges. This person, who wrote under the sig nature of " Catholicus "—a title which Papists are fond of assuming, but without any manner of right— turned out to be a printer, named Rourke, employed in the office of the Mercury ; and being specially in vited to come forward with his proofs, could not well refuse the challenge. Accordingly he attended the committee on a day named, with his witnesses, assisted by a professional gentleman. Every possible advan tage was afforded him, and he received from the com mittee not only a fair and impartial, and most patient hearing, but indulgence and kindness far beyond what, in our humble opinion, an individual presenting him self with such trumpery charges, was by any means entitled to. And the end of the whole matter was, that this accuser general, who, however he may figure in print, or however clever he may be in handling types, makes a miserably poor figure in attempting to substantiate his allegations, broke down altogether, and his case along with him, on the trial. Now this is al most universally the result when libels are published lsy Papists against . Protestant institutions, and the ca lumniators are brought to the proof; yet we need not expect that the system will be discontinued. It affords too good an opportunity and means to members of the Romish communion to exercise a sort of surveillance over Protestga establishments—as they gain a point in being permitted to overhaul their conduct, though the immediate result should not be a favourable one. There is one way, however, of avoiding intrusive med dling of this description, and other evils of far greater moment, and that is by having Protestant institutions established, and conducted on principles exclusively and in all respects Protestant. Any departure from this strict principle, however plausible the excuse for it may be, or however generous the motive in which it originated may seem, is invariably attended with un foreseen consequences of evil or inconvenience. LIVERPOOL GUARDIAN SOCIETY Thh eighteenth anniversary of the establishment of the Lixerpool Guardian Society for the Protection of Trade was celebroted on Wednesday evening by a grand public dinner, in the assembly-room of the Adelphi Hotel. More than 120 gentlemen sat down. Amongst them, in addition to the officers of the society, we noticed Thomas Bolton, Esq., mayor of Liverpobl, H. R. Sandbach, Esq., Mr. Egerton Smith, Mr. J. Y. Caw, and Mr. S. E. Cottam, of the Man chester Guardian Society, and many other gentlemen. The chair was filled by the President for the year, Mr. George Sumners ; Mr. William Coward officiated as vice-president. It is but justice to Mr. Radley to say, that the plenty and the quality of the viands prepared for the occasion and the attention of the waiters reflected the highest credit upon his establishment. The proceedings of the evening were greatly enlivened by the songs and glees of a party of excellent singers, consisting of Messrs. Jones, Woodward, Roberts, and Wilkinson. The cloth having deen drawn, and " Non nobis Domine" chaunted, The PRESIDENT, in proposing the first toast, said that in no year since the establishment of the society had there been so many causes for a right royal salute of the name of her Majesty the Queen. There was first her marriage,- then her happy escape from a horrid attempt at assassination, and lastly the birth of a Princess Royal of England. These all produced joy and gladness in the hearts of her faithful sub jects; and in that same feeling he begged to propose the health of her most gracious Majesty the Queen. (Three times three.) National anthem—" God save the Queen." The next toast was the healths of the Princess Royal and his Royal Highness Prince Albert. In proposing it the PRESIDENT said a new star had arisen in our political hori zon in the birth of the Princess Royal. Her Majesty, in selecting a husband, had made a happy choice in his Royal Highness Prince Albert ; and as our Queen promised to be a very fruitful vine, he hoped that next year they should have the pleasure of drinking the health of a Prince of Wales. Glee—" Hail ! Star of Brunswick." The toast of "The Queen Dowager and the rest of the Royal Family," was next introduced by the PRESIDENT, and drunk with loud applause. Glee—" Lady of Beauty." In proposing " The Army and the Navy" the PRESIDENT observed that—whilst we repudiated war, and disliked carnage and blood, yet, when we were called upon to support our na tional honour, to defend the weak, or to punish the oppressor, it would always be found we hail men in our army and navy able to defend our cause, our country, and our honour. Late events had proved that in our navy we had the spirit of a Nelson, and in the army the dauntless courage of a Welling ton. (Cheers.) " The flag that brav'd a thousand years The battle and the breeze." The PRESIDENT said, that as there were a number of new members present he begged to state that the discord of political strife had never entered among the society or any of its meet ings. [A. Voice.—Nor never shall.] In all its committees and sub-committees each and every member enjoyed their own opinions ; they agreed to differ, and differed to agree. (Hear.) He had now to propose the healths of the members for the borough. (Cheers.) It would be borne in mind that those gentlemen had always professed themselves the servants of their constituents. In that capacity he could bear his humble testimony to their services with regard to the Guar dian Society. The committee had upon all occasions when there had been a necessity to write to them received the greatest attention and promptitude from the honourable members, particularly from Lord Sandon. The committee, during the last year, had not had to draw much upon their time and attention, but he (the President) could assure the meeting that the members for the borough were worthy of being heartily toasted for the attention they had given to the interests of the Society. He had therefore great pleasure in proposing " the healths of Lord Sandon and Mr. Cresswell." (Cheers.) Glee—" Life's a bumper." _ _ _ Song—' The PRESIDENT said the next toast he had to propose was the health of the Mayor of the borough. (Great cheering.) For some years the society had been honoured with the pre sence of the chief magistrate , and he was with them on this occasion. It would be impertinent in him (the President) to attempt to pass any eulogy upon their worthy guest, for his character was too well known, as a gentleman, as a mer chant, and as a citizen, to need it. (Applause.) He had, therefore, great pleasure in proposing the health of Thomas Bolton, Esq., the Mayor. (Three times three.) Glee—" The mighty conqueror." The MAYOR, in reply, said that he received with most heartfelt thanks the honour they had done him in drinking his health. 'When lie considered that it came from a class of gentlemen with whom he had no very great acquaintance, al though he recognised many friends amongst them, he.assured them that the manner in which they had received the toast made a strong impression upon his mind. He must pre sume, indeed, that it had been paid more in respect to the office which lie had the honour to fill than to the merits of the humble individual who stood before them. (Cries of " No, no.") However, in the situation in which the kindness of his friends had been pleased to place him, he would always endeavour to do his duty. (Hear, hear.) He was not con scious of ever having done anything dishonourable in attain ing the situation he now held ; and it would be his endea vour to discharge with fairness and impartiality the duties of it, so that he might merit upon his retirement from office the approbation of those friends who had so kindly honoured him by placing him in the chair of the chief magistrate. (Hear.) He had now been in Liverpool more than 40 years. (Hear.) He had come to this town with as few advantages as any in dividual in that room. But lie had, as he had said before, endeavoured to do his duty in the various situations in which lie had been placed. The manner in which his health had been drunk, considering that it had come from the middle ranks of the town—for he maintained that the middle ranks, whether they were in the higher spheres of life, or whatever position they filled, were those classes in which the most virtue and independence were to be found—was most grati fying to him. (Hear, hear.) The object of the Guardian Society was of a deserving character ; it was the prevention of fraud and imposition upon those who otherwise might be defrauded by the arts and management of the dishonest and worst classes of mankind. Every one must approve of this design, and in pursuing it they were conferring a great bene fit upon society. (Applause.) The Mayor concluded, amidst loud cheers, by again thanking the company for the compli ment paid to him. • The VICE-PRESIDENT proposed the next toast, which was " The Town Council of Liverpool." It was pleasing, he said, to know that that body had taken into their considera tion the propriety of forming public parks and gardens for the recreation of the inhabitants ; and he hoped that before the end of the present mayoralty that important object would be gained, or placed in such a position as to leave no doubt of its accomplishment. (Cheers.) Mr. H. R. SANDBACII, as the only member present of the town council, except the mayor, rose to return thanks for the honour just conferred upon them, and for the approba tion which the meeting had expressed of their proceedings. It would always be to him a source of the highest possible gratification to receive an invitation from the Guardian So ciety to be present at their annual dinner;, but he was aware that he was indebted for that honour to the circumstance of having been the person to propose to the town council to in quire into the practicability of obtaining public parks. (Cries of " No, no.") He was happy to tell them that the interest expressed by this society in that object, and the steps they had taken by memorialising the council, had been one means of placing the success of the measure beyond a doubt. (Hear, hear.) There had never been, on any occasion when the subject had been discussed, more than one objection even hinted at, and that objection was a fear lest the expense of it might unduly absorb the surplus fund of the corporation, out of which alone the town council were enabled to pay everything which they were not directed to pay by the act of parliament. For instance, all their contributions to charita ble objects, and so forth, were paid out of the surplus fund. It was true that the expense of the parks might absorb the whole • but he was happy to say, that, partly by the dona tions Of private individuals, whom it would be premature to name at present, and partly by the prospect of funds being at the disposal of the corporation ere long, he expected the object would be attained without any permanent burden upon the borough fund. (Cheers.) He was not aware how their neighbours at Manchester were situated with respect to pub lic parks, but he understood that in several towns similar places had already been, or were about to be, provided. (Hear, hear.) In 'Derby the munificence of a private indi vidual had provided the town with an arboretum, on an ex tended scale ; in Sheffield the Duke of Norfolk had present ed fifty acres for the same purpose ; and in another town the corporation had come to the resolution to devote a plot of land to alike object. (Hear, hear.) He was sure that, after _ these instances, Liverpool would not be backward in provi ding the inhabitants with so valuable and so necessary an acquisition. (Hear, hear.) He need not, to that society, who had expressed themselves so decidedly upon the subject, use any arguments or assign any reasons in favour of public parks ; but he could not forbear rejoicing with them in the prospect of having such places where individuals of all classes might meet, where every man, woman, and child in the town might enjoy themselves, and find refreshment and recreation. (Cheers.) It had been said that the labouring classes of the population would derive little benefit from the establishment of public parks ; but he, for one, held a very different opinion. He considered it of the greatest importance to the health and comfort of those classes that such places should be provided. It had also been urged by some that labouring men had never any time to g) to them except upon Sundays. Even if that were so, it was no reason why they should not have a park to go to upon Sundays (hear, hear) ; and, although he should be sorry indeed to see the Sabbath made a day of pleasure by those who could attend at other times, he was sure that if the parks were confined, on Sundays, to those who could not go on any other day, to enjoy the fresh air, no one would call that a desecration of the Sabbath. (Hear, hear.) Ile did not, as he had said before, agree with those who said that Sunday was the only day on which labouring people could have leisure for such a pursuit. That proposition certainly might be a rule, but it was a rule which had many excep tions—indivinual exceptions in those who did not work every day in the week, as well as general exceptions in holidays when all might go, and which were frequent enough. Be sides, had not the labouring classes wives and children? (Hear, hear.) How many ct their wives and children were now confined in narrow streets and alleys, who perhaps had been accustomed to the country ? How delightful it would be for those women to go to the parks, to breathe the fresh air, instead of being obliged to turn their children into the streets to play. The children might there run about and gather daisies, and their mothers still be at home to meet their husbands, in time for dinner with their rosy-cheeked offspring. (Cheers.) He believed that not only the lower classes, but every class would derive much advantage from the establiahmcnt of public parks. He never thought the advantage would be confined to the labouring classes exclu sively; on the contrary, he believed that every class would be benefitted by them, and none more so than the middle classes (hear, hear), of which, as the Mayor had observed, this society was chiefly composed.—Mr. Sandbach detailed a few other advantages which would arise from parks, and concluded an eloquent speech by again thanking the meeting for the reception of the toast. Mr. GEORGE WALKER, vice-president (elect) of the so ciety for the ensuing year, proposed the health of Richard Ratcliffe, Esq., town clerk of Liverpool, whose exertions to improve the Court of Requests he highly commended. The MAYOR returned thanks on the part of the town clerk, whose absence had been caused by the pressure of public business, which would detain him at the town hall till a late hour. In Mr. Ratcliffe, the town council had a most valuable public servant. To considerable legal know ledge he united a very sound judgment ; and upon all occa sions that knowledge and that judgment were exerted for the best interests of the town. In the absence of the town-clerk he (the mayor) begged to propose " Prosperity to the Liver pool Guardian Society." (Cheers.) Glee—" Glorious Apollo." Mr. TURNER (the father of the society) replied to the toast, in a very neat address. He considered that the society had done great good to the whole community by procuring a reduction in the price of gas,—(bear, hear,)—and by their efforts to promote the establishment of public parks. He would direct the attention of the committee for the ensuing year to the prices charged for water,—(hear, hear,)—and he trusted that the two water companies would take the hint he had thrown out. Ile Guardian Society did not wish either of the companies to supply water at a loss to themselves, but he must maintain that the shopkeepers and others would not be satisfied with paying more for water than they ought to pay. Mr. Turner then referred to the efficiency of the society in detecting swindlers, several instances of which he men tioned, and said it had proved " a terror to evil doers, and the praise of all men that did well." (Cheers.) The PRESIDENT prefaced the next toast by observing that " union is strength." The object of the Guardian Society was not only to protect its members, but also to promote the establishment of similar societies throughout England. In several places this had been accomplished ; and the utility of the plan had been proved by the connection of this society with that of Manchester. (Hear.) He looked upon Man chester and Liverpool, by means of the railway communication between them, as Siamese twins ; one pulse beat in both bodies, and information was communicated from one place to the other so rapidly, that if a swindler was detected in one, they were prepared to receive him in the other. They were favoured that night with the presence of the president and secretary of the Manchester Society, who, especially the secretary, had been most a nx i ous to promote the welfare of both institutions. He trusted that by their united influence similar institutions might be established in the numerous manufacturing towns round Manchester, and, ere long, in every town in the kingdom. (Cheers.) With these remarks he begged to propose the " President and Officers of the Alanchester Guardian Society." (Three times three.) Mr. J. Y. CAIN', (manager of the Manchester and Salford Bank,) president of the Alanchester Society, returned thanks. He had observed with much pleasure the good feeling which had been raised up between the Liverpool and Manchester Societies, and he hoped it would continue so long as they should exist. He could bear testimony to the advantages which had arisen out of their unity of interest. He knew of cases where evil would have ensued, and in which, by timely notice, the advantages of both societies were drawn into one. He agreed with the president in the wish that such societies might be diffused throughout the kingdom, as pro tectors of the trading interests. A remark had been made by a gentleman who preceded him (Mr. Turner), which coincided exactly with his own views, namely, that the more strong, energetic, and vigorous the working of the society, the less symptoms of its existence would be perceived, and the fewer " circulars" would be published. (Hear, hear.) When he heard gentlemen saying " you are doing nothing," from that moment he considered the society most efficient, because by its prudent checks it had driven away dishonest individuals before they could commence operations. This was a point to which he had called attention in another place, and he was sure they would pardon him for having done so on this occasion, seeing that it had been introduced by their oldest member. It was indeed necessary to do so, as some people thought their subscriptions ill bestowed, because they were not daily receiving some intelligence. It was be cause depredations were not committed that criminals were fewer. (Hear, hear.) Mr. S. E. COTTAM, secretary to the Manchester society, next addressed the assembly in a brief and appropriate speech. Mr. CAW proposed, as a toast, " Prosperity to the town and trade of Liverpool," which was received with three times three. The MAYOR proposed the health of the president, for his ability and courtesy in discharging the functions of president for the evening. The PRESIDENT said it was most gratifying to his feelings to receive such a compliment from the chief magistrate of the town, and from the members of the Guardian Society. If his endeavours to promote the interests of the society had met with the approval of the members, and of the com mittee who had placed him in the situation he had the honour to hold, he assured them that he felt the present mo ment to be the happiest of his existence. (Applause.) Mr. FERGUSON in a complimentary speech proposed the health of Mr. Reay, the secretary, who acknowledged it in a neat speech. The PRESIDENT then proposed the health of Mr. Evans, the society's solicitor, and alluded to the committee's report with reference to his efficient services during the past year. Mr. EVAN s, in acknowledging the toast, said, that at that late hour of the evening they would not expect him to make any lengthened observations. It was always his pride and pleasure to cultivate a good understanding with those with whom he was connected in business. If it was so in individual cases, how much more ought it to be his ambition to stand well with the society, a great portion of which were then cele brating their anniversary—a society second to none in this great commercial and trading community, in point of utility and importance? He felt deeply the responsibility of the post he occupied as their legal adviser, but the kind encourage ment which he was in the habit of receiving at their hands enabled him to perform his duty with cheerfulness. He should not be doing justice if he omitted to bear testimony to the experience and efficiency of the committee and sub committee. They were in fact the very lungs of the society, without which it could not exist. The ability and activity of the secretary were beyond all praise ; he performed his duties so well that he appeared as if made for his office ; he had ca pacity not only for conducting the general business, but also for drawing up of petitions and memorials and the various other documents, which formerly were prepared by some other person than the secretary. Attempts had of late been made through the means of legal proceedings to crush the society or to impair its efficiency ; but they had proved so disastrous in their results tbat he (Mr. Evans) trusted it would be long before any one would have the temerity to re new the attack, but let it come when it might, they would meet it manfully and he hoped successfully, and they might rest assured that any humble abilities which he possessed would be devoted to the maintenance of the independence and integrity of the society. " The Lancashire Witches," and several other toasts were afterwards proposed and suitably celebrated. The list being gone through, the President and several of the invited guests retired ; but those who remained enjoyed themselves for some time longer. MEETING OF THE DOCK COMMITTEE Yesterday, the Dock Committee held their weekly meet ing at the office in Revenue-buildings. There were present, Messrs. Benn, Horsfall, Barclay, T. Holt, Smith, Holmes, Aitkin, Booth, G. Holt, Evans, Tobin, Chapman, Moon, Martin and Sands. Mr. BENN presided. The sub-committee of works recommended the deepening of the Queen's Basin according to a plan submitted, but re ported that they wished to take the sense of the general com mittee whether the work should be executed by contract or by the men on the ordinary dock-yard establishment. Mr. Hartley being absent, and the case not being urgent, the decision was postponed till Thursday next. The committee confirmed a resolution of the Finance Committee of the town council, that the footwalk from George's Dock be continued to the landing stages on the pier. A report was presented from the sub-committee of works stating that the crane at the south end of Brunswick Dock had been broken in raising a much less weight than it was intended to raise. It was stated that in the opinion of the aurveyor, the injury was caused by the action of the frost on the cast iron, and not through negligence or overstraining. It was calculated to raise twelve tons, but broke in lifting eight and a half. In answer to an inquiry from Mr. CHAP MAN, the CHAIRMAN stated that the crane had been manu factured in the dock-yard. A resolution was then passed for the crane to be repaired. On the recommendation of the sub-committee of works, three new masts and three new lanterns were ordered to be procured for the use of the Comet, light-ship. The CHAIRMAN stated that a letter had been received from the solicitor to the trust, suggesting that an appeal to the Cheshire quarter sessions should be prosecuted against the poor and highway rates imposed on Bidston light-house. It appeared that the light-house was assessed at £l5O, and the highway and poor rates charged in respect of it amounted to £l6 13s. 9d. lie (the chairman) thought the claim had never been made befure, and that the ground of appeal would be for excessive rating, Application had been made to the Trinity Board, to know what was their practice in similar circumstances; and the reply was, that they paid rates for their light-houses as for cottage tenements sufficient for the accommodation of the keeper, namely, £lO, £l2, or £l4. The rates had been paid- _ _ Mr. EVAN S inquired who had paid them ? The SECRETAB.Y replied the treasurer. Mr. EVAN S. — Did he pay them without authority ? The SECRETARY replied that he did not know. Mr. EvANs continued.—lt would establish a bad prece dent to pay money without the authority of the general com mittee; but he supposed that if it had been paid in error, it might be reclaimed._ Sir. T. Ilovr said the object of the application was to give the solicitor power to prosecute the appeal, as he thought the rating could not be sustained. Mr. EVANS said it was not right, on the part of the trea surer, to pay any money without proper authority. The CHAIRMAN observed, that the money had been paid by the treasurer in the first instance, and the present ques tion had arisen on the bill being laid before the committee. Mr. WITHERS, the treasurer, was then called in. The CHAIRMAN mentioned to him the payment of the rates, and asked him if, as it appeared to be a new charge, it had not been made without consideration? Mr. WITHERS replied that the charge was not a new one. The CHAIRMAN.—Have you been in the habit of paying rates before for lighthouses ? • 'Mr. WattEßsin reply said, the present bill was rather larger than on former occasions. Rates had been paid in respect of all the lighthouses, and they amounted to about the same sum every year. ___. o . Mr. HORSFALL.—D I understand you to say that you pay for every lighthouse ? Mr. WITHERS.—We pay for them all, but this is the largest amount. The CHAIRMAN remarked that the lighthouses, under the control of the Trinity Board, paid rates merely as cottage residences, but in the present case a tax was laid upon the utility of the building. Mr. HORSFALL thought the principle laid down by the Trinity Board the most equitable. After a few words from Mr. EVANS and others, the soli citor was authorised to proceed with the appeal. A quantity of chains, wanted in the department of the marine surveyor, were ordered to be procured, by contract. The sub-committee for the department of the harbour master, reported that they had carefully considered the question of the mode of paying the dock-masters, and their decided opinion was, that the principle of paying some of them by a rate on the tonnage, and others by a fixed salary was objectionable. They therefore recommended that the general committee should direct fixed salaries to be paid to all from the 25th June next. The sub-committee fur ther recommended that a dwelling-house be erected at each of the docks not already provided with one , for the dock master; and that a house should be provided for the south harbour master, in the vicinity of the quays. A short dis cussion followed on this report, between Mr. Evans, Mr. Horsfall, Mr. Sands, Mr. Chapman, the Chairman, and Mr. Moon, after which, on the suggestion of Mr. G. Holt, the question was postponed till Thursday next, when a fuller meeting might be expected. The sub-committee for the department of the harbour mas ters reported that they had received a letter from the south harbour master, recommending certain alterations to be made in Clarence graving dock.—Referred to the sub-committee of works, with a recommendation to take the opinion of the master carpenters on the proposed alterations. A letter was read from the head constable, requesting that the custody of the depot for stray property found on the dock quays might be transferred from the police to the harbour masters, to whom it legally belonged. The solicitor to the committee, however, had given his opinion that the custody lay in the police of the borough. A copy of the solicitor's opinion was, after a few words from 111 r. Horsfall, ordered to be sent to the head constable. A recommendation from the north harbour master to place signal lights at the entrance to the different basins, to pre vent the crowding of ships there by night, was ordered to be complied with. The meeting then adjourned. MONMOUTH ELECTION. The following appeared in our second edition of Tuesday : We are gratified beyond measure in laying before our readers -the following copy of a printed handbill, which has been received by the master of the Exchange News-room of this town : " The committee for conducting the election of the Hon. C. H. Tracey give notice to the electors, that, acting on their advice, he has withdrawn from the contest for the re presentation of Monmouth. This is rather an extraordinary announcement after what has been until the last few days the generally received opi nion with respect to this election. The radical press has been loud in its reiterations that the ministerial candidate (Mr. Tracey) would carry the day without opposition. Mr. Morgan (conservative) was, however, induced, at the close of last week, to come forward, and the result is, that he is by this time the sitting member for Monmouth ; the poll hav ing been advertised to take place to-day. [We are glad to say that this gratifying intelligence has since been confirmed. On Tuesday Mr. Morgan was pro posed by J. Bailey, Esq ., M.P., and seconded by J. W. R o ll s , Esq. There being no other candidate, Mr. Mor gan was de clared duly elected amidst the most tumultuous applause.] The very rev. the Chancellor Raikes has been pleased to appoint the Rev. C. T. Gladwin surrogate for Liverpool. LIVERPOOL ROYAL INSTITUTION. THIRD SOIREE On Tuesday evening a numerous company availed them selves of cards of invitation most liberally issued by the com mittee of this institution, to partake of a soiree at the house in Colquit.street. Shortly after seven o'clock, the rooms began to fill, and the various parties, as they arrived, occu pied themselves in promenading the several apartments, or in examining those numerous beautiful and interesting objects with which they abound. All the spacious rooms of the in stitution were thrown open and brilliantly lit up. It gave us great pleasure to observe that every item in this large and splendid collection continues to be preserved with the accus tomed care, and that nothing is omitted that can contribute to gratify the eye, or inform the mind of the visitor. An in spection of the entire, especially on a gala evening like this, is well calculated to give the stranger a high idea of the taste, and intelligence, as well as the beauty and fashion to be found in Liverpool, and at the same time, to leave on his mind a lively impression of the generous spirit in which the affairs of the institution are conducted. At eight o'clock the company assembled in the lecture room, where the Rev. Dr. Tattershall had been invited to preside. On taking the chair, the rev. genttleman briefly addressed the company on the nature and tendency of those pursuits by a common interest in which they had been brought together that evening. Theirs, he said, was not a mere ob ject of amusement or pastime, but a consideration of the most important subject which can engage the human mind—a con sideration of that relation which subsists between ourselves and Him who is above, our Creator, Redeemer, and Sancti fier. Subordinate to this grand theme, there was nothing more worthy to occupy the attention of man than that descrip tion of knowledge which they were then assembled to acquire or promote. Science, thus regarded, might well be said to be, what Wesley said of poetry—a suitable handmaid to piety. He then adverted to the subject of the lecture which Mr. Phillips had kindly undertaken to deliver. It was a mark of the divine benevolence that discoveries are of a progressive nature, and that they tend to the extension of human happi ness. It was an element of happiness then to he in the way of improvement. The subject of the evening's lecture was of great importance. Navigation, which in its infancy was so restricted, owed everything tn. magnetic discovery ; and magnetic discovery was now the important subject to which their attention was about to be drawn. As residents of Li verpool, they were all well acquainted with the power of steam in effecting locomotion, and they also knew the dan ger which resulted from the extreme velocity which it gave to movement. But a new means presented itself of di minishing this danger by the discovery of the electro mag netic telegraph. Warning could thus be given, and commu nication carried on with the most distant places with incon ceivable rapidity. Should this discovery be rendered still more perfect, and brought into use, incalculable benefit might be expected to flow from it. Mr. Phillips then came forward and proceeded to deliver a very interesting and highly gratifying explanation of the prin ciples on which the electro magnetic telegraph had been con structed, and of the mode in which they have been practically applied. The model in the room was the only one which the patentees had ever permitted to be made by strangers. It was constructed by Mr. Danson, and reflects great credit on the skill of the artist. The wire used in it was more than half a mile in length. As many papers have been published explanatory of the telegraph and its mode of working, we shill' not enter into the subject in this place, more particularly as any report we could make of Mr. Phillips's lecture, which was most full, clear, and satisfactory, must, without the mo del, fail to throw additional light upon it. After the lecture the company partook of tea and coffee, and separated shortly after ten o'clock, after spending a very delightful evening. LITERARY NOTICES. IDOLATRY INDIA A Letter io Sir John Hobhouse, by J. M. Strachan Hatchard and Son, London. This pamphlet claims attention from all who feel interested in the welfare of the native population of India, as well as in the character of British government in our distant posses sions. The great object of the writer is to shew that, not withstanding all that has been said in parliament and else where, and all indeed that has been done also by the East India Company and the supreme government, yet that still the disgraceful practices which give direct countenance to idolatry, and do violence to the consciences, or injury to the rights, of many who are forced to take part in them, conti nue. Numerous important and, we apprehend, incontrover tible statements will be found in the pamphlet, which tend most powerfully to substantiate this allegation. So far as the ruling authorities are concerned, it is quite true that we have an abundance of the most unqualified admissions and concessions, of fair words and promises ; but still the evil continues more or less at both the presidencies, but especially at Madras. " Parliamentary pledges, and assurances of remedies for the admitted evils," says Mr. Strachan, " as ample as words can express, are conveyed to India in dispatches full of spe cious generalities indeed, but devoid of all peremptory direc tions, and therefore neglected- -lying a dead letter in the desks of the reluctant functionaries at Madras, as all com munications on the subject from that presidency concur in stating. Meanwhile, conscientious public servants of all ranks, some as distinguished for talent and station as for virtue, are perilled by the pertinacious postponement of re lief, so often promised and so unreasonably delayed. " The subject is further left to work in an unsettled and uncertain state on the native mind in India, as though some demonstration of feeling were waited for, to justify the oppo sition made to the introduction of the simple and well-de fined line of policy insisted upon. And an agitation of the question is and must be kept up here, as irksome to those who feel it an imperative duty to maintain it till the object is completely attained, as it probably is to the public func tionaries upon whom rests the obligation of inciting on the effective execution of their reiterated pledges.'' In the Mouse of Commons, on the 4th instant, Sir John Hobhouse, in reply to queries put by Sir R. H. Inglis, made another of those statements which appear so encouraging in print, and which, if they could be implicitly relied upon, would doubtless supersede the necessity for that agitation which Mr. Strachan speaks of ; but, judging by the fallacy which has been found to accompany former expositions of a similar kind, it will, we opine, be safer to regard them as a mere vox and preterea nihil, and continue the agitation till we learn from other sources that the obnoxious and disgrace ful practices complained of have been entirely laid aside. A full and suitable form of petition to parliament on the subject accompanies Mr. Strachan's pamphlet, and is one which we can safely recommend for adoption. The Storm, and other Poems, by the Author of " Emanuel," " Life," and " Home." Newling, Liverpool ; Hatchard and Son, London. It is refreshing to the spirit to meet with a volume like this. The principal poem is a tale happily conceived, full of interesting situations, and having an end and aim beyond merely awaking the imagination, or exciting the feelings. The author has evidently learned himself the important les son that all our talents and attainments are really of little worth, if not employed in the service of Him who is the au thor of every "good and perfect gift"; and it is, we rejoice to observe, the manifest intent of .his poetic labours to im press the same valuable lesson on the mind of others. "The Storm" is a tale in five cantos, and, as a story, is well told, seizing early upon the attention, and keeping it up with a constantly increasing interest to the close. The descriptions are picturesque and vivid all through, and wrought out in numerous instances with the fine touches of a master hand. The versification is smooth, but constantly varied, and there is a fine tone of deep feeling, as well as of pure sentiment, running through it, which soothes and pleases exceedingly. On the whole, we pronounce " The Storm" to be a work of true poetic genius, exalted and refined by the mild and hal lowed beams of true religion. The minor poems in the volume are in no respect of an inferior order. In this hasty notice we feel that we do any thing but justice to the merits of the author, but we strongly recommend our friends to pro cure the volume and judge for themselves. The typography and getting up of the work do infinite credit to the press of Liverpool. We question greatly if anything more truly ele gant and tasteful could be turned out any where. THE ROCK HAILMONICON.—This instrument drew a great many visitors yesterday at the Music Hall. The effect in a large room is surprising. Those who have heard it in the small room can have no idea of its rich quality where there is plenty of space. AMPHII HEATRE.—This evening is the last of the dramatic Reason, being for the benefit of Mr. W. .1. Hammond. Mr. Cooke, it will be seen, has taken the theatre for a short season. THE NEW POSTAGE ENVELOPE.—We have been favoured by our enterprising townsman, Mr. Waring Webb, with one of the new postage envelopes. It is extremely neat. It consists of a medallion profile of her Majesty, surrounded by a border, on which " Postage one penny" is impressed. The colour is light and delicate pink. The paper of the en velope is of a fine glazed quality. This is a great improve ment upon the original envelope, which was a disgrace to the government which issued it and the artist who sketched it. BARNABY RUDGE, BY Boz.—WEßß,;latvcapooL• — No. • 46 of " Master Humphrey's Clock" contains the commence ment of " Barnaby Rudge." We received it too late to make an extract. The embellishments are beautiful specimens in the art of wood-cutting. The number promises well. DEAFNESS.—On reference t o ano th e r column, it will be seen that Mr. Cronin is now in Liverpool, who is rather celebrated for his cures of deafness. Mr. Crank' has offered to attend the Deaf and Dumb Institution free of expense. TAITSTERIOUS CIRCUMSTANCE.—About a fortn ight ago, a young woman, a servant at a farm-house, at High Legh, ab sented herself under very questionable c i rc umsts tnces. appeared that she was ab ou t 18 y ears o f age, and being somer what prepossessing, had attracted the attention of c , ne of her master's sons, an individual nearly 40 years old, A rho con trived to seduce her ; and the consequence was that she be came pregnant. Arrived at the period of her confinement, she was observed to enter an outhouse ; and from sub ‘sequent observation, it was probable that a delivery had takeyt . place, though nothing has since been discovered to establish the fact of child-birth. However, the young woman, nn. tole to contend against the frowns of the world, and afraid of the provisions of the new poor law, contrived to absent , hers elf that night from the premises, and has not since been he, trd of. OLDHAM.—The colliers of Messrs. Jones and Co., ( if this place, still continue out, without any prospect at press mt of a termination of the dispute between the masters am I the men in regard to wages. Thirteen of them have been sum toned to appear before the Rev. J. Holme and the Re v. S. R. Evans, for having deserted their employment without giv ing notice to that effect, and Mr. Cobbett was retaine 41 to appear on their behalf. An arrangement between the pa rties was, however, made, that the men should return t o t h e ir , work on Saturday morning, and give notice. The compl, tint was not preferred against them.—Manekegter Courier. COURT OF PASSAGE Before CHARLES CROMPTON, Esq., Assessor. This court opened yesterday, and the whole of the cases, which were not numerous, were got through before its rising, most of the parties having arranged their disputes out of court, and others being undefended. There were present a considerable number of counsel, amongst whom we observed Mr. 'enables, Mr. Murphy, Mr. James and others. ASSAULT IN ST. JAMES'S MARKET-DENNISON P. RAY. This was an action for an assault, and Mr. Venables was counsel for the plaintiff, and Mr. Murphy for the defendant, who pleaded not guilty. The case excited considerable in- terest. Mr. VENA BUIS stated that his client, Mrs. Esther Den nison, kept a vegetable and fruit standing in St. James's Market, that she was an elderly person ; and that on the 28th November last the defendant, Mr. Ray, a fruit-dealer, came up to her, and after some words had passed between them respecting some transaction in business that had oc curred between them, he struck her two violent blows, in flicting such injures that medical assistance was required even up to the present time ; and that she had suffered great indignity and much pain, and had incurred a bill to a pro fessional man of a very• considerable amount. He thought that from the facts which he should prove, the jury would consider her fully entitled to recover damages much above the amount of the bill alluded to. He dwelt upon the un manliness of a strong man striking an elderly female. Mrs. Mary Gearing, a respectable-looking woman, said she was a widow, and knew the plaintiff, Mrs. Dennison, from whom she occasionally puechased vegetables. She was in the market on the 28th November, about nine o'clock, and heard the plaintiff and Mr. Ray in conversation. Something was said relative to an account between the parties, and she heard the plaintiff say—" If I owe you anything put me in the court." Ile then said—" You are a drunken old huzzy." The plaintiff said—" You are not going to strike me ?" De fendant then struck her twice on the breast, near the pit of the stomach. with his right hand shut. She did not in the least offer to strike him. A number of persons collected round. Witness soon afterwards went to the standing, and found the plaintiff sitting on her chair, crying, and apparently in great pain. I asked her to go to a doctor's, and led her to Mr. Aspinall's, the druggist. He gave her something, and directed that she should be taken home, and that she should have her stays taken off. Cross-examined.—Plaintiff was not in liquor that I per ceived. There was a girl present. I was waiting at the standing to buy some, parsley. I did not see her attempt to strike the defendant in the face. He struck her two blows with his right hand. lam quite sure his hand was shut. I did not hear her call him an " old rogue." Mr. Aspinall gave her, I believe, some cammomile and things. Reexamined.—She did not atttempt to strike the de fendant. Harriet Brown, daughter of last witness, and wife of Brown. also a respectable-looking person, said she was pre sent with the last witness. She heard the defendant call plain tiff a drunken old huzzy, and she replied, "Thank you, sir, it 's all right." She saw him strike her twice. The blows (on the breast) were violent, particularly the first. The crowd gathered round directly. She (witness) said to defendant he ought to be ashamed to strike an old woman. He said, " You are a liar ; I did not strike her." The mar ket-looker came, and took him out to take him to bridewell. Cross-examined.—The plaintiff did not appear to have had the least drink. She saw a girl at the standing, who pushed Mr. Ray—after the blows were struck. He had a coat on his left arm. I looked on until a market-looker came up. I don't know what was done in the business elsewhere. Mr. Edward Parry, surgeon, said be had been called in to Mrs. Dennison's, (the plaintiff's) at her house near the market about half-past twelve the same night. She had pain of the breast and oppression of breathing, which might pro ceed from blows in the chest. He saw her four times on the following (lay (Sunday), and applied a number of leeches. On Monday the symptons became aggravated, and he called in Mr. Batty to have a consultation. On Tuesday morning they made an examination, and found two fractured ribs near the sternum, which might be caused by a blow or blows on the breast. Mr. Batty called Mr. Emmett (as we understood the witness), who acquiesced in his opinion ; he also called a Mr. Banning, but that gentleman refer red the case to the others, as there was a plaster on the part affected. Plaintiff was so ill that he (witness) at one time despaired of her life. She suffered much for a week, and he continued still to attend her. There was now an indura tion of the left breast, which might result in something very serious. His bill (handed to him), and including £5 ss. to Mr. Emmett, was £2ll 9s. Ile should have no further charge_ Cross-examined.—He did not know a girl named Martha, and never spoke to her on the subject. Had never said to a girl, " You must swear that you saw Mrs. Dennison knocked down by the defendant." Never said he had received £2, which he would give to the attorney for the prosecution. The injury was indicted apparently by two blows, and they might have been either by hand or foot. He had before at tended one of the plaintiff's daughters. Mrs. Dennison's daughter, Mrs. Burns, was in the house. The plaintiff did not appear to be drunk ; but she might take a glass occa sionally. He did not think her a teetotaller. He had nei ther paid, nor promised to pay, anything towards the prose cution of the case. Re-examined.—l have had no intercourse with the parties but in attending them professionally, and nothing to do with the case but as a witness. Mr. Warns' addressed the jury for the defence. He stated that his client had gone to the plaintiff for an account of £2 17s. He should show that she had called him an old rogue ; that she had made two blows at him ; and that he had only held up his hands in his defence. He should also show that the injuries she had sustained were from the hands of her own son, with whom she had a quarrel. He impressed upon the jury that Mrs. Burns, the plaintiff's daughter, and others, were present at the time of the alleged assault. He should also show that the plaintiff afterwards went with the other two witnesses, and was seen drinking at a public-house. Ile then called — Martha Renshaw, a girl, who spoke with such anxious vo lubility that the court found it necessary frequently to re strain her. Said that she had lived in the service of Mrs. Dennison, and that Mrs. Burns was present at the time of the alleged assault. She was quite near the plaintiff : Ray was, indeed, between them. He asked her for some money. She turned round, and called him " a damned rogue," and afterwards made three attempts to strike him. He put up his arm three times in order to prevent her. She did not see Mr. Ray strike her. She (witness) brought her twopennyworth of rum about three o'clock, and afterwards some more, with which she made her a warm glass. The The plaintiff also went away with some country people, and witness afterwards found her at a public-house. When she went down the steps of the market afterwards with witness, she reeled against the railing. After she left Aspinall's she went with the two female witnesses. On Sunday she said she said she would enter an action against the defendant, and told witness to mind her words on the trial, and to swear that Ray knocked her down. Mr. Percy sent her two yards of calico to wrap round her breast. Some weeks afterwards he called and asked for sonic money, saying it was for the attorney in this action. He told me to say she was struck on the breast, and knocked down by the blow given hes by the defendant on her breast. Her son (who told witness) was 15 years of age some time ago. About 10 o'clock one night before, they had a row, and the son struck her on the shoulder, which was black. He drew his list and struck her, and then drew his leg and struck her on the breast with his boots on. He afterwards had hold of her by the hair of the head. There was blood on her cap. She told her (witness) to say it was Mr. Ray. Cross-examined.—l live with Mr. , (we did not hear the name) as a servant, and receive Is Gd per week. She had been there a week last Tuesday. Ray had his coat over his arm. He pushed her but did not hit her. There was no one close by but them and the two female witnesses. Ray bad his right hand in his pocket at the time he pushed. A crowd came, and plaintiff said, " the fright made him jump." I slept at Mrs. Burnes's that night—the plaintiff's daughter. (She had before said she had gone to or slept at her mothers.) She went to her mother first. The plaintiff did not appear to be so ill on Monday ; but was in for some days after. Dr. Perry asked Mrs. Dennison for money to carry ou this prosecution. The boy (plaintiff's son) and I quarrelled, and I left. I was making ready his mother's dinner and he wanted it. Mr. VENABLES addressed the jury for the plaintiff. Ile dwelt on the respectability and character of Mr. Perry as placing him beyond doing what vas imputed to him— more particularly as he could have no return, and recapi tulated the evidence, all of which was consistent, although thy parties had been ordered out of court till called for. The ASSESSOR, in summing up said, there were such con tradictions in the evidence, that there must be great wicked ness, and a gross conspiracy on one side or the other. It was solely for them to judge. He, however, noticed the proper manner in which the two female witnesses had given their testimony, and said that Mr. Perry must have been a bold man to have made the assertions he had made if they were unfounded. The defendant had pleaded " Not guilty." If they found for the plaintiff, they would then ascertain the amount of damages—without, however, making Dr. Percy's bill an ingredient. The jury retired, and after being absent for nearly an hour, returned a verdict for the plaintiff—damages one farthing. As the Assessor made no remark, this verdict will, we learn, carry costs. BENEFIT SOCIETIES—NI ‘ CARRON V. UEAVY, DARGAN AND SWEENEY. This was an action against the Sick and Burial Society to recover the sum of Xl7 10s., being one quarter's salary due • to Mr. M`Carron, surgeon, by the society named, for attend ance on the members, of whom were the defendants. It appeared that a contract had been made by the committee for the services of the plaintiff, and a quarter's payment was due up to August last, when he received notice from the secretary (Sweeney) that his services were no longer required, the salary being more than the society could afford. The two first of the defendants were proved to be of the com mittee, but the proof failed as to the latter being of that body, who were the contracting parties, and as his name was on the declaration, the court ruled with regret that a nonsuit must h the consequence—in accordance with some late de cisions in the Court of Exchequer, by which the contracting parties only were held liable. The money had been tendered, and afterwards £5 as costs, but this was refused, and the action proceeded with. The assessor said another action might be laid, omitting the name of Sweeney ; but, as he thought that the debt ought to be paid, he advised the with drawing of a juror, which was agreed to—Mr. Murphy, for the defendants, stating that the £l7 10s. should be paid. LIVERPOOL CHARITABLE SOCIETY On Wednesday evening, according to announcement, the Rev. Hugh M`Neile preached a sermon at St. Mark's Church, when a collection was made in aid of the funds of the above society. He took fin his text 1 John 3 c., 18 and 19 v. "My little children, let us not live in word, neither in tongue, but in deed and in truth. And hereby we know that we are of the truth, and shall assure our hearts before him"—and said, he gladly responded to the re quest of the Committee, to stand up and plead the wants of the Charitable Society, for he anticipated a four-fold good on the occasion. First, the highest good, viz., the Glory of God in the preaching of the everlasting gospel. Good to the congregation, in giving them an opportunity of manifesting their christian character. Good to the poor in the immediate alleviation of their sufferings during this in clement season, and good to himself, for he should lay down his head to sleep upon his pillow with more enjoyment, from the conviction of having made this effort to relieve the wants of his suffering fellow-creatures. Ile proceeded in an elo quent and animating strain to show the fountain whence all the streams of good works flow, viz., love to God ; and dwelt with energy on that remarkable passage. " In this the children of God are manifest," which clearly demonstrates, that though the children of God have the indwelling of the Spirit as a testimony of their sonship, yet they must necessarily be manifested as such by their love to the brethren, quoting the saying of Cyprian, who congratulated the Christian church upon the appearance of the plague, as it gave them an oppor tunity of being imitators of God, in laying down their lives for the brethren. In applying the language of our Lord, " Inasmuch as ye have done it unto the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me," he enlarged with much pathos, bringing it to bear with effect on the feelings and affections of his audience, who manifested their sympathy with the suffering members by contributing generously,—for, though the evening was bitterly cold, the church was well filled, and the collection amounted to eighty-two pounds, far exceeding the most sanguine expectations of the warmest friends of the charity. The rev, preacher in the course of his sermon read the subjoined extract from the report for 1838, which we gladly insert for the information of our read : ers, feeling assured that the Charitable Society, if better known, would b e duly apinTriated " The committee feel that the objects the society has in view are not sufficiently known to its friends and the Christian public, and, therefore, beg to lay before them a short account of its history and operations. It was instituted in the year 1823 by clergymen of the Established Church, and is con ducted exclusively by members of that community, althouall the relief it gives is free to every child of woe, of whatever denomination he may be. Its objects are to visit and re lieve the sick and distressed poor, and to embrace the oppor tunity, when the heart is softened by affliction, to direct the sufferers for consolation to the Sacred Scriptures, loan copies of which are supplied, as are also religious tract give them that advice which mr, the divine blessing, in promoting the best interests of them selves and families. To get the children of the poor sent to Scriptural schools is also a prominent aim of the visiters of the society. The relief given is generally in bread, oatmeal, potatoes, &c. ; and while the soup-shops are open, the so• ciety gladly avails itself of the cheap and wholesome nutri ment they supply ; when, however, a small sum of money will put a case into the way of permanent support, it is not withheld. A supply of blankets, also, is kept for loan during the winter months, and the poor are found very desirous to enjoy the comfort afforded by this branch of the society's operations. Articles of clothing are, likewise, occasionally supplied when the funds of the society will allow it." be instrumental, rough LEGAL INTELLIGENCE COURT OF EXCHEQUER CHAMBER, FEB. 8. (7o Error, before the Judges of the Common Pleas and the Barons of the Exchequer.) THE BRAINTREE CHURCH-RATE.-BIRDER V. VELET• . This case came bef ore th e court upon a wr i t of error from a judgment in the Court of Queen's Bench, delivered upon demurrer to a declaration in prohibition. The case has bean so frequently before the public, that the principal facts are notorious. The judgment was delivered by the Lord Chief Justice of the,Common Pleas. Ilis lordship commenced by stating, that there were two questions for decision in the case—first, whether after a rate for the necessary repairs of the church had been proposed and refused, at a vestry meet ing convened for the purpose of taking into consideration the propriety of making the rate, the churchwardens, of their own sole authority, could, at a subsequent period, and by themselves, not at any public meeting of the parishioners, make a valid rate as a substitution for that which had been previously rejected for the necessary repairs of the church ; and secondly, whether in the case of a rate so made by the churchwardens alone, the courts of common law could issue a writ of prohibition to preterit the ecclesiastical courts from proceeding in a suit which had been instituted for the reco very of the rate so made. Upon these two questions the judges were unanimously of opinion, 1, that the rate so made was illegal and void; and 2, that a writ of prohibition may properly issue in such circumstances, to prevent the eccle siastical courts from proceeding to enforce the payment of It. The learned Chief Justice having thus stated the general re sult of their lordships' deliberation upon the case, proceeded to state that the actual parishioners of every parish were bound to repair the church, not by any particular ecclesias tical injunction, hut by the general common law of the land, and that the liability to make such repair was a duty which they could not legally decline to perform. When the pa rishioners, therefore, were assembled in vestry, the only question upon which they could deliberate was—not whether they should repair the church at all (for upon that point they were concluded by the common law of the land); but how when, and in what manner thei r d u ty was to b e per f ormed : They had no more power to relieve themselves from the duty itself than to refuse to contribute to the repair of bridges and highways in which the public had a common interest, and which the law for that reason had immemorially decided that the public were bound to repair. One mode, and that the most usual and unexceptionable, of performing this duty, was that the churchwardens should convene a meeting of the parishioners in vestry for this purpose, and cause them to make an order for the rate, which order so made was bind ing upon all the parishioners whether present or not, and whether they did or did not assent to the levy. There was no difference of opinion among the judges as to the validity of a rate so made, and as to the liability of the parishioners to discharge their several portions of it. As little difference of opinion existed as to whether the churchwardens had the power to make a rate alone, after they had duly summoned the parishioners, if the parishioners did not think proper to attend. The rate in this case was undoubtedly valid, upon the principle that the churchwardens, who must be presumed to be also parishioners, were the majority of parishioners in attendance, and as such had the power by their acts to bind the others who had absented themseh es from the per formance of their duty. The rate, however, which was brought under the consideration of the court in the present case differed in several important particulars from the species of rate which had been just described, and the question to be decided in reference to it was whether, where there had been a meeting of the parishioners, duly summoned, and at which they had assembled and refused the rate, the chui eh wardens could, of their own authority and at a subsequei t period, make a rate which would be valid and binding upon the parishioners without holding any meeting at all. Such a power, if shown to exist as a matter or usage in any parish, would not perhaps, be considered unreasonable, as the only way by which, in the circumstances, a parish officer would be enabled to cause the parish to perform what the parish was by law bound to do, and what he was by law bound to see that they performed. There could not, in other respects, be any great objection to a rate so made, as the necessity, the amount of it, and the liability of par- ticular individuals to the payment could be effectually discussed in the Ecclesiastical Court. There was, however, in the present case, no suggestion of the existence in fact of any such custom, and there was no law authority to justify the making of a rate in the circumstances in which the pre sent rate had been made. The Court could not help observ ing that there was a great and obvious difference between the case of a rate made by the churchwardens and minority of a vestry meeting convened for the purpose, and the case of a rate made by the churchwardens without any meeting, alone, and at a future time. Upon the validity of a rate made at a meeting by the churchwardens and the minority, the Court would say nothing at present. They reserved to themselves however, the full right to decide that question, according to the best of their judgment, whenever the question should arise; such a question was not, however, included in the matters to be decided upon the present record. It was teue that the churchwardens may be compelled to cause the church to be repaired, and that they;had the power to compel the parishioners to make the necessary rate for the purpose. It was also true that the Ecclesiasical Court possessed exclusive jurisdiction to inquire into the necessity of the rate, and may compel the churchwardens to make it, and the parishioners to pay it, if legally made. Those Courts, however, had, of course, no power to enforce a rate which, being made like the present, without due authority, was illegal and void in itself. The judgment of the court below must be affirmed. VICE-CHANCELLOR'S COURT,-FRIDAY, FEB. 5 REV. T. SCOTT'S BIBLE ,-INJUNCTION.-SEELEY AND OTIIERS V. FISHER Mr. KNIGHT BRUCE said, he was instructed on behalf of Messrs. Seeley, Hatchards, and others, booksellers, to move ex parte for a special injunction to restrain Messrs. Fisher, the defendants, from selling or disposing of any number or part of an edition of the Rev. T. Scott's Bible, printed by them, having upon its cover a certain advertisement, stating that such edition as so published by them, contained the _ . ho - le of the Coninzentary and observations of iheVai:lThon;; Scott, or the whole of the last improvements or additions made by him ; or words to that effect. The Court would see that the application was of an unusual nature. The case was not one of piracy, but of untrue announcement, made in such a manner as to create an impression, not only that the work announced was that which it was not, but that it was what the plaintiffs' work, and that only, really was. The case was this : Mr. Scott's Commentary was probably the most valuable and most generally-esteemed work of its class. It passed through several editions in the author's lifetime. The third edition was printed 1807-9;in and the same was reprinted as a fourth edition, in 1812-14. This latter edition it was, which, as the copy right was now just expiring, the defendant Fisher was pre paring to give to the world, in an edition of his own, in monthly parts. Of this the plaintiffs could not complain ; but what they did complain of was this :—Subsequently to 1814, Mr. Scott entered into a new agreement with Messrs. Seeley and others, to revise, correct, and enlarge his work. This task occupied the greater part of the last ten years of his life. Besides innumerable corrections, Mr. Scc:tt added new molter amounting to above four hundred quarto pays. This last and most complete edition of his Commentary, was published in 1822, and consequently the sole copyright would be the plaintiffs' for several years to come. Yet, in lull knowledge of these facts, the defendant Fisher chose to ad vertise his reprint of the old edition of 1812, in the following term; : " The invaluable character of the Commentary rendering any INFRINGEMENT OR ABBREVIATION MISCHIEVOUS, economy in bulk has been effected by the employment of a smaller type and expanded page, so that three quarto vo lumes may contain the whole unadulterated labours of the Author, not as re-edited by a different hand and inferior mind, but precisely as the amiable and learned Commentator bequeathed them to the world. This edition is PRINTED FROM THE LAST which the author published in the vigour of life." " To prevent the possibility of misconception, the pub lishers state, distinctly, that this edition will include, besides the authorised text of the Holy Scriptures, the Commentary, notes, marginal references, and practical observations as the author wrote them, without interpolation or omission." " Inferior, therefore, to no edition of Scull's Bible, in the fulness or genuine character of its contents," &c. Now all these representations could only he made with truth of the plaintiffs' (Messrs. Seeley's) edition, and were in effect declarations that Messrs. Fisher were puulishing the same ; which they could not do. He would not dw, lt on the fraud practised towards the public, though that was of the grossest description, since any one buying Fisher's work would be led to suppose that he was buying the whole work as Mr. Scott left it, which was quite untrue. The VICE-CHANCELLOR.—It appears to me a clear case for the interference of the Court, and you have stated suf ficient to entitle you to an injunction. Injunction granted to the following effect :--- " That the said defendants may be restrained by the in junction of this court from selling or disposing of any copy of said first number, or part, of the said announced edition of said Thomas Scott's said work, or any future number or part thereof, having with or upon it, or the corer or wrapper thereof, the aforesaid statement or announcement respecting the nature and contents of such publication, and from in any manner printing, publishing, or causing to be printed or published, any advertisement, statement, or announcement, to the purport or effect that ally edition of said Commentary or work, published or to be published by them, contains or will contain the whole of the Commentary and observations of the said Thomas Scott, as written by bins, or as bequeath ed by hint to the world, or the whole of the last corrections, improvements, and additions, made by the said Thomas Scott to his said Commentary or work, or to any like effect.' ACCIDENT TO HIS ROYAL EIIGIINESS PRINCE ALBERT. —Yesterday morning, about ten o'clock, as his Royal High ness Prince Albert was skating on the spacious water in the grounds of Buckingham Palace, his Royal Highness unfor tunately passed over some rotten ice, which immediately broke under him, and he was immersed to the chin in water. The Queen was a spectator of the accident, and was for a time greatly alarmed. We are happy to add that his Royal Highness is going on well under the care of Sir James Clarke, one of the royal physicians.—Times, Wednesday. — It appears that hi s ro y a l hi g h ness was wa lki ng in the roya l gardens in the comp an y o f h er ma j es ty, the o nly present being the Hon. Mi ss M u rr a y, one of the d honour in waiting on the Queen. It not being understood un by Col. Bouverie and Lieut. F. Seymour, the equerry and e, that his groom of the bedchamber in waiting upon the.nprin attendantn_la ds of royal highness intended to skate that triorm who had left g' they were not, as usual, in attendance upont t h prince, t e heir knowledge. After the palace with her majesty without ou Queen on the margin of the walking for a short time with th n his skates and left her ma jesty,water, his royal highness putwatching ° who remained iehad th e m ovements of the prince from the gardens.iat been on the ice more th an 1 when, as he was proceeding at a rapid rate towards the spot w here the Queen was standing, and had reached within a bout three or four feet of the water's edge, the ice suddenly broke, and instantaneously the immerse. . 1 over head and - • ears in the water. prince was His royal highness. ' immediately arose to the surface, wheu her mai(' • sty with great presence of mind, joined her hand to that of the Hon. Miss Murray, telling her tostand firm and to betray no fear, and extending her right hand to the prince. dragged him to the shore. Her majesty manifested the greatest courage upon the ooeasion, and acted with the Irla r ) , t istreopid cOolnete.-.-Met*ey WAY, 11 10414