The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser. — Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1844-06-18 00:00:00

June 18, 1844. Co in ,Oolli. TO he PIANO-FORTE. SOLD, a highly-finished and brilliant-toned COTTAGE PIANO-FORTE, with the grand touch and sliding action, Metallic Plate, and all the latest im provements. 1 1 n , be seen at No. 151, Duke-street, opposite Corn - yams -street. FOR SALE, a Brown GELDING, 5 years old, and harness;; handsome ; quiet to ride, and to also, a new GIG, HARNESS made by accustomed il- Ham ton. for the Horse. _To be seen at Henderson' Stables, Mount-pleasant. TO BE SOLD, VALUABLE LAND FOR SMALL TENEMENTS. ALL that PROPERTY, situate in Back Rathbcne ;, street, (above Great George - street ,) belonging to Thomas Tobin, comprising upwards of 4000 yards, now e nclosPd by a Stone Wall. PPlication to be made to THOMAS TOBIN , South JoAhnstre et. TO CHEMISTS DRUGGISTS. TO be DISPOSED OF,AN thD e BUSINESS, STOCK -IN-TRADE, and FIXTURES, of a CHEMIST and D RUGGIST, DEALER IN TEA. &c., who. after North y e ars' uccessful practice in a Market Town in the England, contemplates retiring from business. _The Incomihe ng will be of but small amount, and the i'remtses. in t occupation , f the Advertiser, which are law advantageously situated hi the Market-place, may be secured to his successor. A PPlications may be made to Messrs. EVANS and f . ESC RE - . Bartholomew-close, London ; or to Messrs. .VANS and SONS Liverpool. June 13th, 184 4. TO be DISPOSED OF, to close a Partnership, a R ETAIL SPIRIT VAULTS and BOTTLI NG Z ARE HOUSE. The Premises are extens i v e, with a t:g l ' n g - house attached. Rent £ 6O , and situa ted near te n e Custom-house. The remaining small Stock , ex ten Fixtu res , an d U tens il s co mplete for carrying on an P e nsive Business, may be taken at a valuation. -.PI* to S 1, Standard-office. BY ORDER OF THE ASSIGNEES OF ROBERT HARRIS, • A BANKRUPT. EXCHANGE HOTEL AND RESTAURANT, DALE-STREET, LIVERPOOL. TO be DISPOSED OF by TENDER. all the unex pired ESTATE, TERM, and INTEREST of the present Tenant of and in all that well-accustomed and highly-respectable HOTEL and EATING-HOUSE, known as the EXCHANGE HOTEL and RESTAUR ANT, situate in Dale-street, within fifty yards of the Exchange, and in the immediate vicinity of the Docks, Custom-house, and Public Offices. This thriving Establishment is replete with every requi site for a tint-rate Business, is in thorough repair, and has been recently painted and papered throughout. The receipts since the Licenses were granted have aye raged from 4''6o to 1:i0 per week, and, with attention, may be considerably increased. The opportunity, to a clever and enterprising individual with a moderate capital, affords a desirable mode of investment, w.th every pros- Peet of realizing a handsome fortune. The Premises are held under an agreement for a Lease, dated sth J u l y, 1843, f or a term of nine years, at a rent of 221 1 3 , 6 Per annum, payable quarterly. Stoehl, Party taking the Concern will have to take the hold- of Wines, &c., which is small, and also the House- Furniture, Bar Fittings, and Fixtures, which are all new and in excellent order, at a valuation to be made by . ts aume one t o b e mutua ll y agree d u p on by the sellers and `4.e Purchaser. toTenders to be addressed and sent to W. MELVILLE Or tiAs' Esq., No. 6, North John-street, Liverpool; on known the 20th instant; and further particulars may s u r "awn on applicaticn to Mr. MORGAN, Official As togrne3e, Cook -street, or to Mr. EDWARD NORRIS, Solidi , Harrington -street, Liverpool. Co be Ed. T ° he L ET , a ver y convenient and comfortable HOUSE, with a Garden, being No. 4, Homer-ter race, near the Rimrose Hotel, Bootle. ii irbe H ouse cotains ining, Siting and Store-rooms tch en. Pantr nd S D cullery, on t the , first floor, a Cellar , , and 64 Bed Y. n a ms. App . ! Rent £4O. 'Y to GEORGE BELEY, ( J own Chambers, Red cross -street. T ° a Month, nr thereabouts, from the be LET, for Hn jecond week in July, a good and well-FURNISHED sC u SE, at Seaforth, only a few minutes' walk from the ore. A family ofyoun g children would be considered an objection. Address, K. K., Postoffice, Seaforth. DOUGLAS, ISLE OF MAN. 1 0 be LET, for Two or Four Months , a good Im ta . .FU RNISH ED HOUSE, delightfnlly situated, con - r ng anin g - room , D raw i n g-room, three best Bed °ens, with the services of the Cook and Housemaid. :LPPIy at the Standard-office. T° be LET, FURNISHED, and may be entered on Ist October next, a HOUSE. at St. Ann's, Aigburth, suitable for a genteel Family. The Garden and Grounds comprising upwards of 7000 square yards, well stocked. Apply to JOHN WINDER, 4, Wolstenholme-square. FURNISHED HOUSE, HOLT-HILL, CHESHIRE. TO be LET, for the Summer Season, or for Twelve Months, a well-furnished HOUSE, at the top of Clifton-park, Holt-hill. Contains excellent Dining and Drawing Room, six Bedrooms, &c. ; is well supplied with Water and other conveniences for a Family. There is a good Garden attached. Any respectable party willing to take care of the House would be treated with on moderate terms. Apply to Mr. BLUNDELL, Sweeting-street, Castle street, Liverpool, or at the House, Clifton-park. TO be LET, a large and lofty SHOP, completely fitted up and ready for immediate occupation, situated in one of the greatest thoroughfares in Liverpool. For particulars apply at the Standard-office. THE COMMERCIAL HALL, ( OVER THE RAILWAY STATION.) ENTRANCE GLOUCESTER-STREET. THE LARGEST, the CHEAPEST. and most conve.- nieot IiOOM in Liverpool for PUBLIC MEET „,..INGS, DINNERS or TEA PARTIES, LECTURES, EXH IBITIONS, &c., capable of Seating above is TWO PE constantly to LET f THOUSAND or such purposesßSONS,. A PPIY on the Premises. TC) be LET, the REMAINING PORTION of the M e „ P RENIISES, in Seel-street, lately . occupied by "rs• SAMUEL and JAMES HOIME, consisting of spa ciousatt and well-lighted Workshops and Offices, with Yard r, _ached. There is a Twenty-horse Steam-engine on the r eruises and an abundant manufactory of ood Water. The wh o l • tion e well calculated for a of any descrip t • Also, a good FAMILY HOUSE, in Brougham vrrace, on the West Derby-road. Apply to Messrs. SAMUEL and JAMES HoLmn, Benson- Street. C. KEET'S GENERAL OUTFITTING IVAREMOUSE, 19, SOUTH CASTLE-STREET, Opposite the Bank. EVERY kind of GENTLEMEN'S CLOTHING, either for Home Use, Shipboard, or Foreign Cli- Mates, on the most moderate terms. A COMPLETE SUIT of GOOD BLACK CLOTH, .namely, Dress Coat, Vest, and Trousers, or £2 12s. 6d., and all other kinds, from the finest to the coarsest quali ties, proportionably low iu price. Shirts, with Linen Collars, Fronts, and 'Wristbands, from 36.6 d., Striped Fancy Shirts, is . Id. and upwards. THE never-failing effects of BLAIR'S GOU T AND RH EUMATIC PILLS in curing every description of Gout and Rheumatism, have secured to them a cele brity unequalled by any medicine of past or present times. They not only give relief in a few hours, where the patient has been driven nearly to madness by the excruciating tortures of this disease, but restore to perfect health in an i nconceivably short space of time. They are equally speedy and certain in rheumatism, either chronic or acute, lumbago, sciatica, pains in the head or face, and indeed for every rheumatic or gouty affection ; in fact, such has b een the r a pidit y , per f ect ease , an d comp l e t e sa f e ty o f t hi s Medicine, that it ha s as t on i s h e d a ll w ho ha v e t a ken it, h e there is not a city, town, or village in the kingdom, rute_contains many grateful evidences of its benign in th:e e• The following recent case, selected from among sub m . with which the proprietor bas been favoured, is It ted to the public : To are.. PROUT, 229, STRAND, LONDON. _ _ Hurst, Sussex, Nov. 6, 1813. •L have the pleasure to inform you that a person that i'! 4 Official situation, noticing in one of my bills 'fraa • " 48 et , ent for Blair's Gout and Rheumatic Pills, Mae d t for a box, and had only „.•-ctice e to try them; sent The ,„ `ueel one day before he found wonderful relief. and ~- „ - e, °,nd day he was able to walk without his crunches, Perf;" the fourth day was completely cured and able to p r , - ;" his ordinary occupation. . 4ever prev ious to this he was generally laid up every year for appu e a . , l weeks, after leeches and fomentations had been tajna, and medicine taken. to no purpose. I have hav e " the abov e s t a t emen t from a personal interview,al 4 511 b t this f or pu bli ca ti on if you think it worthy, ap tirn u r„reost happ at any time to satisfy any party de. of ascertainin y g its authenticity. I am, Sir, your obedient servant, Sold TEIOMAS 'WYBORN, Chemist. 'Y TILOMAS PROUT, 229, Strand, Loudon ; an . d, lipB,lB,Ppointment, by Rennie, Wagstaff, Elowell, b Ph t il- G ~11.sPinall, Fisher Apothecaries Company, Ro er i s, field,' e t's , J. Syers, Johnson' and Son, Lathbury, Soho e• 'vets Kig, Bradford, Blake, Bird, Gerard, Door.", Alucklow, Lloyd, Carter, and Rowland, Liver- Medi ci !..,avr. and Gaskell, Manchester; and all respectable Priee,e ,and throughout the United Kingdom. ~ sk"' 9 d• Per box. 4 11,i "for BLAIR'S GOUT AND RHEUMATIC proand observe the name and address of " Thomas ben t V 29, Strand, London," impressedupon the Govern tatzl) affixed to each Box of the Genuine Medicine. CLERICAL AND SCHOLASTIC AGENCY. THE folhwing VACANCIES may be heard of on application to MR. .30SEPII CRISP, CLERICAL AND SCUOLA STIC AGENT.* COMMERCIAL HALL, LIVERPOOL. A CURACY in Liverpool, £lOO per Annum. CHAPLAINCY in Belgium, £lOO per Annum and H ouse. An excellent CURACY in Kent. WAITED, an APPRENTICE to a highly respectable Medical Man of first-rate practice in London. Premium for five years, £l5O. An excellent and flourishing BOYS' SCHOOL for SALE, yielding £6OO per Annum. Several highly competent GOVERNESSES, TUTORS and SCHOOL ASSISTANTS, may also be heard of on application to Mr. JOSEPH CRISP. * The Commercial Hall, seating above 2000 persons, constantly TO LET, for Public Meetings, &c., &c. =,) cigk,A GENERAL POSTOFFICE. CAUTION Against Illegally .Sending, Collecting, Conveying, or Delivering Letters. y the Act of the Ist VICTORIA, c. 36. sec. 2, every -1/ Person who despatches or sends, or causes to be sent, or tenders or delivers in order to be sent otherwise than by Post, a Letter not exempted from the exclusive privilege of the Postmaster General, forfeits for every Letter Five Pounds. Every Person who receives, takes up, or collects any Letter not exempted from the exclusive privilege of the Postmaster General, forfeits for every Letter Five Pounds. Every Person who conveys otherwise than by Post, or delivers a letter not exempted from the exclusive privilege of the Postmaster General, forfeits for every Letter Five Pounds. Every Person who makes a collection of exempted Letters for the purpose of conveying or sending them otherwise than by Post, or even by the Post, forfeits for every Letter Five Pounds. And every Person who is in the practice of committing any of the above menti3ned acts, forfeits for every week during which the practice is continued One Hundred Pounds. By the 13th section, pecuniary penalties incurred under the Postoffice lets. not exceeding £2O, may be recovered in a summary way before a Justice of the Peace, by any Person who will sue for the same; one moiety whereof will belong to the Crown, and the other moiety, with full costs of suit, to the Person who informs and prosecutes. Magistrates, Clerks of the Peace, and Town Clerks, are to pay over and remit the Crown's share of the penalties in strict conformity to the directions of the IGth section. The following Letters are exempted from the exclusive privilege of the Postmaster General, viz. : Letters sent by a private friend in his way, journey, or travel, if delivered by such Friend to the party to whom they shall be directed ; Letters sent by a messenger on purpose ; Commissions or returns thereof, and Affidavits and Writs, Process or Proceedings, or returns thereof, issuing out of a Court of Justice ; Letters sent out of the United Kingdom by a private Vessel ; Letters of Merchants, Owners of Vessels, of Merchan dise, or of the cargo or loading therein sent by such ves sels, or in charge of any person employed by such Owners for the carriage of such Letters, according to their re spective directions, and delivered to the respective persons to whom they shall be directed, without paying or receiving hire or reward, or other advantage or profit for the same ; Letters concerning goods or merchandise sent by common known Carriers to be delivered with the goods without hire or reward, or other profit or advantage, for receiving or delivering such Letters. But the following persons are expressly forbidden to carry a Letter, or to receive, or pollect, or deliver a Let ter, although they shall not receive hire or reward for the same, viz.: _ Common known Carriers, their Servants or agents, ex cept a Letter concerning goods in their carts or waggons, or on their pack horses, and Owners, Drivers, or Guards of Stage Coaches. By Command. w. 13. MAT3ERLY, Secretary. Za[lanttb. AYOUNG LADY, who wishes to improve in Fre nch and Drawing, would he happy to ASSIST in a SCHOOL, where she coul.l have - the benefit of the Masters, in ri'a.,e of salary. Apply by letter, post paid, to N., Standard-office. A GERMAN LADY, who teaches her own Language grammatically, and speaks French fluently, vvi hes to RE-ENGAGE herself in a Family or School. Terms moderate, as a comfortable situation would be th first consideration. Apply to Mrs. RAWSON, Seaforrn Parsensge Mrs. WM. JONES, Stone Hill. Everton Breck, us Families the Lady has resided since she came ft- Continent. PARTNERSHIP WANTED. A GENTLEMAN, of active and business-like habits, residing in London, is willing to SINK from £6OO to £l,OOO, to take a Share in any safe, steady, and well established Business, in any part of the country. He would not entertain proposals from any but a well-esta blished Concern, or where the went of Capital is the retvon for taking a Partner. Apply to Mr. JOSEPH CRISP, Agent, Commercial Hall, Gloucester-street, Liverpool. 7Lrgal gottra'. INSOLVENT DEBTORS, MO be heard at the Court-house, at LANCASTER CASTLE, in the county of Lancaster, On Wednesday, the lOth day of July, 1814, at Ten o'clock in the Mornina WILLIAM H ILL, formerly of ►he Runcorn Packet house, Salthouse Dock, Liverpool, in the county of Lan caster, licensed victualler, and late of 1, Upper Stanhope street, Liverpool aforesaid, book-keeper. On Thursday, the 11th day of July, at the same hour and p - lac - e HANNAH TARBUCK; formerly of Whiston, in the county of Lancaster, and late of Heyes-house, Rainhill, in the said county, widow. EDWARD RAWLINSON, Solicitor, Lancaster. INSOLVENT DEBTORS, r 0 be heard at the Court-house, at LANCASTER, in the county of Lancaster, On Monday, the Bth July, 1844, at Ten o'clock in the Morning precisely : GEORGE THOMAS MAY. formerly of 17, School. lane, and occupying a workshop in Old Postoffice-place, both in Liverpool, in the county of Lancaster, chairmaker, and late of 15, School-lane, Liverpool aforesaid, journey man chairmaker. (sued as George May.) On Tuesday, the Oth July. 1844, at the same hour and place: JOHN HANDFORD, formerly of the Green Man, Jackson's-row, at the same time carrying on business at the Bridgewater Mills, Commercial -street, Knott Mill, and occupying a warehouse 12, Back Marsden-street, all in Manchester, in the county of Lancaster, beerseller and cotton cloth manufacturer, also carrying on business at the Colliers' Arms, George-street, Hyde, in the county of Chester, as beerseller, then of the Manchester House, Hackin's-hey, Liverpool, in the said county of Lancaster, licensed fctualler, afterwards of the Prince of Wales Tavern, 74, Tithebarn-street, Liverpool aforesaid, licensed victualler, and at the same time occupying an office in Leicester-buildings, King-street, Liverpool aforesaid, carrying on business in copartnership with Henry Soulby Melon, as wine merchants and shippers, under the firm of " John Handford and Company," afterwards occupy ing a yard, 66, Waterloo-road, Liverpool aforesaid, car rying on the business of wheelwright and blacksmith, on his separate account, under the said firm of " Jobn Handford and Company," at the same time occupying a shop, 37, Great George- street, George's-square, then a shop in Whitechapel, and part of a warehouse, 19, Cleve land-buildings, Park-lane, all in Liverpool aforesaid, oc casionally a lodger at the Lord Hill, Northgate, and occupying a shop in Eastgate, both in the city of Chester, and late a lodger at 17, Lower Frederick-street, and oc cupying a part of a warehouse, 47, Lower Castle-street, both in Liverpool aforesaid, dealer in hardware, papier mache, japanned goods, and general dealer, a part of the time a lodger at the Nag's Head, and occupying a shop in Bradshawgate, both in Bolton-le-Moors, in the said county of Lancaster, dealer in linen, cotton, and woollen goods, and late a lodger at 17, Lower Frederick-street, Liverpool aforesaid, out of business. JOHN JACKSON, formerly of Hornsea, near Kings ton-upon-Hull, blacksmith and farrier, and late a lodger at the Burns Tavern, Waterloo-road, Liverpool, in the county of Lancaster, out of business or employment. On Wednesday, the 10th July, 1844, at Me same hour and place : GEORGE CHRISTIAI?i, formerly re-iding at 110, Pitt-street, and occupying a shop, 11, Strand -street, both in Liverpool, in the county of Lancaster, optical and mathematical instrument maker, then a prisoner for debt in the Borough Gaol of Liverpool aforesaid, and late of 110, Pitt-street, Liverpool aforesaid, journeyman op tician. On Friday, the 12th July, 1841, at the same hour and ;lace : EDWARD PETER McLOSKEY, formerly in lodg ings at 12, Saint George's-terrace, Upper Pitt-street, then in lodgings at 26, Melbourne-place, Roscoe-lane, Berry street, and late in lodgings at 12, Saint George's-terrace, Upper Pitt-street aforesaid, all in Liverpool, in the county of Lancaster, merchants' clerk, (sued as Edward P. McLaskey.) WILLIAM KILNER, formerly a lodger at the Country House Inn, Catherine-street, Exeter, then of Dalton, near Huddersfield, Yorkshire, out of employ ment, and late a lodger in Church-street, Liverpool, Lan cashire, shopman to Messrs. Jeffrey and Morrish, line❑ drapers, Liverpool aforesaid. THOMAS EIALSALL, late of 42, Summer-seat, and occupying a yard in Carruthers-street, both in Liverpool, Lancashire, coal dealer, and latterly out of business. WILLIAM LYNN, formerly of Walsoken, then of West Walton, both near Wisbeach, in the county of Cam bridge, coal, fruit, and potatoe merchant, and joint owner with William Watford of the schooner Sarah, of Wis beach aforesaid, then of Mill Dam, South Shields, in the County of Durham, fruit and potatoe dealer, and late a lodger in Regent-street, Liverpool, Lancashire, out of business or employment. THE LIVERPOOL STANDARD. EARP AND CO., MERCHANT TAILORS, DRAPERS, AND OUTFITTERS, 59, L ORD-S TREE T, LIVERPOOL. T HE first-establi:lied and most extensively-patronised E , tal - dishment, for CHEAP AND FASHIONABLE CLOTHING, presents more than ucual attraction in THE READY-MADE DEPARTMENT. Each Garment, like the famed mystic girdle of old, will impart elegance, beauty, and grace to the wearer. In THE BESPOKE DEPARTMENT, the long-recognised necessity of securing the first avail able taient for the conducting of their fashionable and rapidly increasing Trade has been provided for by the engagement of an Artiste pre-eminently qualified to please the most fastidious taste. EACH DEPARTMENT is filled by first-rate talent, under the surveillance of the Proprietors. They are proud of their extensive connexion, especially proud of the patronage of those Gentlemen who have sought for cheapness and fashion in other Establishments, but who have returned to EARL' and Co., acknowledging their Establishment. 59, LORD-STREET, THE CHEAPEST AND THE BEST. HENRY ROSE AND CO., WHOLESALE DEALERS IN FOREIGN AND BRITISH WINES, ALE, PORTER, &c., 44, DALE-STREET, -- CORNER OF TEMPLE-STREET, _ TN commencing the above Establishment, the Proprie tors.l. beg most respectfully to call the attention of their Friends and the Public to the annexed List of Prices, which, they feel assured, will bear comparison with anv other house in the trade, and command a share of that support, which it will be no less their study to deserve than their desire to continue. TERMS,-CASH. WINES IN BOTTLE : Prime old crusted Port.... 425., 485., and 545. per dozen. Fine ditto Ditto .. 365., 425., and 48s. „ Draft Ports PI Prime old Sherries 365., 425.. and 48s. „ Draft Sherries.... Ithenit.h and French Wines, Champagnes, Clarets, Moselle, Hock, &c. WINES IN WOOD, duty paid, and delivered free in Liverpool : PORTS, of the choicest vintages; SHERRIES, of the choicest marks ; CANARY, Bronte (Florio), in Pipes, Hhds., or Quarter Casks, direct from Bond. PORTER AND ALES, in Bottle, per Doz(n: QUARTS. PINTS. Dublin Porter ...... • • 4s. 6d. 2s. 6d. Scotch Ale. Burton Ale Gs. Od. 3s. Od. East India Ale Whitbread and Co.'s London Double Stout BRITISH WINES, of every variety: Ginger, Grape, Raspberry, Raisin, Cow- ? all at 14s. per slip, Elder, &c British Champagne 2Bs. per dozen. YORKSHIRE FIRE AND LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY.—Established 1824. Parties having Annual Policies falling due on the 29th of JUNE, are respectfully informed that they should renew the same within fifteen days from that date. AGENTS : LATHAM HANMER, Jun. ' 1, Dale-street. FREDERICK LAPAGE. JOHN ATKINSON, 25, North John-street. NATHAN LITHERLAND, 12, Exchange-street East. FESTIVITIES IN CELEBRATION OF THE COMING OF AGE OF GEO. EGERTON, ESQ., SON OF LORD F. EGERTON, M.P. Saturday last being the day on which George Egerton, Esq., eldest son of Lord Francis Egerton, attained his majority, the noble Lord, the proprietor of the Bridge water canal and extensive estates, and the Board of Trus tees of the late Duke of Bridgewater, celebrated the occa sion by giving to their agents, clerks, tenants, work people, and other dependents, and their families of every grack.atWorsley,and a lso atßu ncorn , a grandentertainment in the good old English mode of hospitality, accompanied by rural and aquatic sports and pastimes, that were kept up with the greatest enthusiasm throughout " the live long day" at both places. The following is a narrative by our own reporters (which we would fain have extended had our space permitted) of the " doments" at these respective and interesting localities—than which we do not remember a more gratifying demonstration of the kindly feeling and consideration which we delight to wit ness between employers and employed : Lord F. Egerton, who appeared in excellent health and spirits; two young ladies, his daughters; his lady's re spected mother (wheeled to the ground in a small hand machine); several clergymen in their canonieles, including Mr. Blackburn, Hector of Prestwich, Mr. Riga:, of Ellen brook. Mr. Grindleston, of Deane, and others ; Mr. C. Kendall; Mr. H. R. Worrell, of Workden moor; and a number of the gentry of the neighbourhood and from distant places, including many ladies. About half-past twelve o'clock George Egerton, Esq., the young heir, came up from the village with another procession of gent'emen. The 100th Psalm was sung by the whole assemblage. A prayer was then offered up by the Rev. Mr. Rigg. Gold and silver coins of the pre sent day, and medals struck for the immediate occasion, were then deposited in the aperture under the stone. All being ready for the performance of the ceremony, and a plate, bearing the inscription " A.D. 1844 (in Roman letters), Lord F. Egerton," being placed over the coins, &e.. — The Rev. Mr. M ARSDEN, Vicar of Eccles, stepped for ward to the young gentleman who wag mainly to officiate, and, on presenting him with a small silver trowel, said in effect, that he had great pleasure 'n placing in his hand that trowel, with which he was that day to place the foun dation stone of the sacred edifice there to be erected, and which would stand as another example of the munificence of his noble father in promoting the spirtual education and welfare of those around hitn,—and which it was left to him (Mr. Egerton) that day to comple.e. GEORGE EGERTON, Esq., (who appeared somewhat bashful) said he had great pleasure in receiving the trowel with which he was to deposit the first stone, and (as we understood him) would be most happy to promote the ob jects in view, of which he much approved. (Loud cheers.) The stone was then lowered, and the young gentleman went through the usual ceremony of adjusting it by the squrre and plummet, and was enthusiastical y cheered. The Rev. Mr. BLACKBURN then addressed the assemblage with great feeling and effect, congratulating them on the happy occasion of the commencement of an edifice to be dedicated to the glory of God, and in which, according to the holy Scriptures, would be taught the doctrines of Christ and him crucified. He made a beautifnl allusion to St. Paul, who visited a fine country, but was depressed in mind, for there an altar was erected to the unknown God. It was delightful to contemplate the scene around them. The canal brought them traffic, the fields yielded them verdure. even the bowels of the earth their valuable stores ; but all was as nothing to the creation of a temple amongst them to the only true God; and after alluding to the lilies of the field, which the glory of Solomon could not equal, he congratulated them most sincerely in having met together on so interesting an occasion—the celebra tion of the majority of Mr. George Egerton, and on the fact that the first public act of his life was to perform the ceremony of that day. That gentleman had, he might inform them, given himself up to the service of his Queen and country, and at some inconvenience had tra velled fifty miles that morning to be present amongst them. He also congratulated them on the circumstancethat that younggentlernan should lay the first stone, as he doubted not he would in after life be its warm supporter. It was good that the Church should be brought to their own doors, that they might there dedicate their children to the Trinity in baptism ; that they might there in riper years be confirmed; that they might there avail them selves of the rites of matrimony ; that they might there find a solace amidst the cares of the world, a consolation in sickness, and finally a resting place for their earthly remains. He trusted that the objects of the founders of the structure—that souls might be brought to God — would be blessed, and concluded by a fervent aspiration that it would please God long to spare Lord Egerton, and that when he closed his earthly career he might find acceptance in a house not made with hands. The assemblage was then briefly addressed by Mr. MORSLEY, who, after alluding to the perishable nature of all below, and to spiritual food that would there be dis pensed, to last for eternal life, expressed a hope that the new edifice would be found to be highly beneficial in that populous neighbourhood. The warmest thanks, he added, of the community were due to the contributors to, and promoters of, this good work. The National Anthem was then sung by the children of the schools, followed by loud cheers for the young lord and Lord Francis Egerton, the National Anthem by the band, &c. The church is, we were informed, to be in the " de corated" old English style that came after that which had, for a long time, prevailed up to about the year 1275. It will be built with good stone, and will form a fine object to the eye of the passenger on the Manchester railway, in addition to Lord Egerton's New Hall, which is on the same hill, about a quarter of a mile to the westward. Be tween the two, in a field near the new mansion, four heavy pieces of brass artillery were stationed, and continued to fire feus-de-joie throughout the day—rousing the echoes in the woods and hollows for many miles round. The east number of flags floating from the several halls, buildings, trees, and eminences, far and near, together with the ver dure of the whole elevated tract of country, spangled with groups of holiday saunterers, rendered the scene exceed ingly gay and interesting. There wanted but a tourna ment at the blronial-looking hall to bring us back to the days of chivalry and romance. THE DINNER. The visitor to the tent, in which the grand banquet was served, was struck with astonishmeneat its immense size, elegance of construction, and intericr decorations. It was 180 feet in length, and 120 in width, with 24 divisions of tables of 8 in each—or 192 in all—capable of accom modating about 15 to each table, or nearly three thousand in all. This erection was nearly 40 feet in height in the middle, with the roof sloping to the sides, and supported by three rows of pillars covered , with evergreens, the whole resembling in figure an immense church with aisles. It was entirely covered exteriorly with canvas, and in teriorly lined, both roof and walls, with bright coloured cloth, in alternate stripes of pink, blue, and white. At either end there was a spacious gallery overlooking the scene. beautifully festooned and ornamented to corres pond,—that to the south for the reception of ladies, and that at the north occupied as an orchestra by the fine military baud before alluded to. From the walls, pillars, and galleries, were hung numerous naional and other flags and banners, shields, with the heraldic beatings of the Egerton family and others, &c., all tastefully dis posed. Over each gallery was hung a large royal standard. The whole of the tables were covered with white cloth. In the centre of the west side a platform was raised, co vered with crimson cloth, and upon this at the back slightly elevated and enclosed seats for the chairman and his supporters. On the front part of this stage seats were fixed across on each side for the ladies of the family and their female friends, and in the centre, immediately in front of the chair, a table groaned under the weight of a huge baron of roasted beef. The viands, &c., were provided 1)) Mr. King, of the Bush Inn, Manchester. and the quality and abundance of all were highly creditable to him as a caterer. Several sheep had, we learned, been roasted whole. The supply to each man was most abundant, and the total weieht con sumed must have been immense. Besides the viands, 17 cwt. of pies and puddings, and 180 enormously large plum-puddings were provided. Ale and porter was, during the onslaught, plentifully supplied in pint pots. We observed on the platform James Loch, Esq., M.P., P. Gould, Esq., Sir T. Philips, John Sharp, Esq., Richd. Smith, Esq., John Smith, Esq., Hugh Birley, Esq., Robt. C. Sharp, Esq., John Dugdale, Esq., T. Townend, Esq., and many others. The gallery was crowded with ladies. The baron of beef in front of the chair was carved with a knife and fork presented for the occasion by Messrs. Lees and Lister, ironmongers, Manchester,—fine speci mens of cutlery, but more remarkable from their ivory handles being finely carved busts—the knife of the Duke of Wellington, and the fork of Sir Robert Peel — both admitted to be excellent likenesses. About three o'clock, when the repast had nearly con . . . . .• eluded, Lord F. EGERTON, accompanied by his lady, and other members of his family, entered tr e tent amidst the most enthusiastic and prolonged applause, which was re newed when he took the chair, his son on his left hand, and Mi. Loch on his right. Lady Egerton, daughters, and party, soon afterwards honoured the assemblage by their presence, ai were also loudly cheered as they took their seats on the platform, where they afterwards partook of wine and cakes. JOHN LOCH, Esq., rose amidst loud cheers to address the immense meeting, Ile said that they were aware their noble friend (Lord Egerton) had invited them there to celebrate the birth-day of his eldest son, who had that day become of age. (Loud cheers.) Such an event was of much interest and great delight to families, and made them look back and consider whether they had educated and trained him for the position he was to hold in society. He felt•assured that if ever parents could so look back, Lord and Lady Egerton could look back with satisfaction to what they had done for him. He (Mr. L.) had long known the family, and he believed the young gentleman would not be behind hand with those who had gone be fore him. (Cheers.) The interest of such an event did not .:nerally extend beyond the family, but here it took a much wider range—it extended to thousands of his fellow-creatures. They could not be indifferent as to what sort of person should hereafter he their ruler, and he firmly believed his young friend would act towards them as his noble father had ever done, for the prosperity of the locality to which he belonged. He concluded by proposing "The health of Mr. George Egerton, and may he long live to imitate the bright example of his father." (Loud cheers.) Gaoaow EGERTON, Esq., rose amidst enthusiastic cheering. He said he felt much obliged for the kind manner in which his health had been proposed and re ceived. He feared that he was scarcely deserving of the high compliment paid to him by his worthy friend; but it was to him a source of gratification to see so many happy faces before him, and he trusted he should never belie the good opinion expressed of his future conduct towards them, but that he and his family would ever give cause of satisfaction to all under them. (Loud cheers.) He hoped they had all enjoyed themselves, and could assure them that he should ever be rejoiced to be a con tributor to their happiness. He concluded by, in return for their kindness, wishing them all long life and pros perity. (Loud and prolonged cheers.) The Rev. Mr. BLACKBURN said he had to propose the health of a noble Lord whose name, whether he were re garded as a public or a private individual, they could not hear without pride and exultation. He hadd - had the hap piness of knowing him for upwardS of 17 years, and his virtues were too deeply impressed'on his (the speaker's) heart to permitbim to entertain any other feeling towards him than that of the highest regard. High in station as was that distinguished gentleman, he was ever attentive to the interests and comforts of those under him. He proposed " Long and continued health and happiness to Lord F. Egerton." (Great cheering.) Lord FRANCIS EGERTON said, addressing the large assemblage us "his friends," that be found himself unable to express to bis own satisfaction his sense of the manner I in which his health had been received, and his thanks for their giving their company that day. It were easier for him s ay what his feelings were not th an w h at t h ey w to were. When he looked along the friendly lines of faces tcfyle hiO 5 is v.'az ls.elichg td , u l g „ pr i de or CIDER, in Wood and Bottle. All Orders executed in Town or Country, with the ut most despatch, Free of Charge. Agents for London PICKLING VINEGARS and pure ACETIC ACID. (One concern.) CELEBRATION AT WORSLEY. We had a pleasant ride by rail to the Patricroft Station, on the Manchester line. As we approached the eastern end of Chat Moss, (on which, on the left, we observed a long train of smoke rising from the burning of the turf, and extending along the skirts of a plantation—elsewhere noticed as having produced some alarm), Worsley " New Hall"—for there are three Worsley H alls—a large build ing of a castellated and baronial appearance, on the ele vated ridge near Worsley village, rose to view on the northward, decorated with numerous flags displayed from the windows and pinnacled roof. The other mansions and buildings along the face of the hill, as well as the lofty trees and clumps that enrich the uplands and the meadows below, were enlivened by flags fluttering from every con spicuous point—giving, with the sound of distant cannon, lively indication of the coming festivities. A delightful walk of about a mile-and-a-half, along the bank of the canal, brought us, about nine o'clock, to the pretty vil lage of Worsley, which was also ornamented with nume rous colours, and the little streets and thoroughfare, already enlivened by crowds of " honest men and bonnie lasses," and laugh ;rig youngsters, all in their holiday attire, comprising nearly the whole population of the district, together with many well-dressed strangers from Man chester, B ,lion, Wigan, and towns and places even more remote. The high and the humble mingled together in the most amicable reciprocity of friendly feeling, and every face was so much a picture of mirth and anticipated enjoyment, that care was evidently banished, and the very wrinkles of age were all but oblite ra t e d. A mongs t th e country visiters the sly and jocular remark was met by the smart repartee, and t h e d ro ll ery o f L ancas hi re country life was in many inst ances hi g hl y amus i ng to t h e more poli.slie) portion of the company, who were struck by the licuvele and good hu mour un i versa ll y di sp l aye d . The sceneindeed resembled a fair or a village wakes of the olden time, yet, so far as we observed, all was blameless frolic, apart from vulgarity or coarseness. The weather was bright with a brisk breeze, inclining to cold for the season of the year, and was thus peculiarly favourable for the ceremonies and athletic diversions marked out for the day. A principal point of attracton was a large marquee, or tent, erected in the yard belonging to the Bridgewater trust, on the east side of the canal, and which was deco rated with flags, and from its size and construction, pre sented an imposing appearance. There, a great number of workmen, directed by Mr. Faraday Smith and other members of the committee for the occasion, were still busily employed in laying the tables and completing the decorations. Meantime the village became more and more crowded—parties pouring in from all quarters in vehicles or on foot, the number of gigs, shandrays, cars, coaches, &c. becoming at length so numerous that the usual places for their reception being quite inadequate to contain them, great part of them were taken into a field adjoining the inn. Mrs. Sutcliffe, the landlady, had, with praiseworthy foresight, (notvvithstanding, all the good things in preparation for the general feast in the tent,) provided upwards of 150 excellent pies for the use of strangers who might visit her during the day. These, in the early part of the day, made a fine and tempting show, but were soon demolished by guests whose appetites be came sharpened by the pure air of the locality. The rural sports commenced in a field behind the hotel, shortly after nine o'clock, and were continued throughout the day. We noticed, we think, four bands of music, parading and playing lively airs, one of them 26 to 28 strong. At the tirstpartthegames went off rather slowly, though amusingly, there being other attractions, and one in particular of a higher character : LAYING OF THE FOUNDATION STONE OF THE NEW Lord F. Egerton havii c ig liv de ß t c e li rniined that a new church o s u d a should be built at W ors l ev, for the use of the inhabitants of the locality, the occasion wa publicin madeamidst iot nh a e v safiti one .he act t o Ts enable hshi ties younglife, the lo laying g o o i f n e t l h u e d e f, n chosen was a field on the hill on the right side of the road to Bolton and Wigan, and but a short distance from the village. About twelve o'clock numbers of persons began to assemble round the spot, to which there was access for pedestrians through the grass from a ga t e i n the village, at the termination of a lane leading to the School house, a fine building on the activity, in the Elizab e th an style, surrounded by trees and shrubs. The school chil dren of the village, in large numbers, male and fe ma l e, had previously walked in procession to the Old Hall, of which the field forms the lawn ; and at twelve returned to the school, headed by several clergymen, and their teachers and others, including a band. The younger portion en tered the school-room, but though the room was large, b y far the greater part were ranged round the extensive play ground behind, and presented a most pleasing appearance. Those within sung the 100th Psalm, led by the prim ipal teacher; after which the whole moved off in procession to the site, on the westward, where a large crowd had already assembled. The site is in what is called Cross field, and is in every respect most eligible, being on the face of the hill, near some fine old hawthorn trees, and commanding a beautiful view across the lower meadows, Chat-moss, the Mersey, &c., even to the dist ant W elsh mountains. Here a sheers was erected for the l ower i ng of the stone, topped by a flag, and a circle for the more select of the company was enclosed by ropes. An exca vation of about four feet deep had been prepared, w i t h a lower stone, having a circular perforation to receive coins, &c., and to be covered with a copper plate. A stage was also erected close by for the accommodation of the clergy, gentry, and ethers. The large band, in handsom e light coloured uniform, was stationed at a short distance; and the crowd around soon became. immense, including m any persons of the fir;it - rcTectaM;ty. We Oserved prumt fence for his strong opponent. This was the best bout during the tournament. For the s , cdrid match two men were placed on each boat, that number being thought more likely to produce something decisive; and so it did, for. aster some half . dozen ieeilectu d encounters, Richard Ward (Duke's man) succeeded in sousing Peter Brown (Old Quay) ; after which, John Ackerly (Old Quay) revenged his dripping comrade in arms by sousing Richard Ward. A third set were matched, but produced nothing decisive; upon which the tournament was declared to be at an end, returned to Cooper's Me a d ow .• Th e value th o e f t e h o e m p ia r ' iz n is, we believe, was to be divided amongs t the men. Considerable amusement was created during this struggle by one of the combo.' ants in waiting jump ing into the duck from the fourth story of the warehouse adjoining, and, whilst there, in eleven feat water, strip ping himself to his flannel shirt and drawers. A donkey race, a race in sacks for fifty yards and over two ditches, and a third donkey race were the next amusements; after which, it being four o'clock, the men belonging to the Trust were got together by the agents and marched to the pavilion erected in the Old Quay yard, where they were to be regaled with a sumptuous and pleetirul dinner in the good old English fashion. The dining pavilion, erected and fitted up by Mr. Banks, of Runcorn, upon whose skill and taste it re flected great credit, was in length 40 yards by 27 wide, and covering an area of 1080 square yards, was estimated TO accommodate about 1200 persons. It contained about 100 tables. At one side was a raised platform containing the agents and their friends, and opposite a gallery for the ladies. The whole of the interior was hung with blue and white drapery, with several handsome flags and mottoes, and after dusk was lighted brilliantly with gas, arranged in devices appropriate to the day. A cor ner was set apart and provided with music stands for the band. The fare consisted of Roast Beef, of which 25 cwt. was provided, in Barons, Rounds, and other joints in abund ance, meat pies of a very substantial and excellent des cription, Plum-puding, bread, and beer, and porter. The beef was ready cut on each men's plate. A steward was appointed fur every nine, to maintain regularity. F rom the best estimate we can form we should say that from 900 to 1000 persons site down to dinner, consisting prin cipally of the porters flatmen, drivers upon the canal, the agents at the different stations, and a few farmers and gentlemen of the town and neighbourhood, the latter of whom aided in superintending the arrangements, which we are bound to say were excellent. When the company were all seated, Mr. Pendlebury, the head agent in Liver pool called attention, whilst Stubb's band played the Vesper Hymn, after which the repast began in good earnest, the clatter of a thousand knives and forks being rendered more muscical by a series of marches, &c. played during dinner by the Warrington Amateur Band. The repast being concluded Mr. Pendlebury was moved to the chair, and after a few words expressive of his regret that some more able chairman had not been ap pointed, proceeded to propose the first toast, which was one which all loyal subjects were at all times ready to drink—the health of her Majesty, Queen Victoria. This toast was received with the most deafening cheering we ever remember to have heard, Mr. Stubbs' band playing God save the Queen, and a discharge of cannon being fired outside the pavilion. The CHAIRMAN gave next " Prince Albert, and the rest of the Royal Fall ly," which was received with three times three and firing of cannon. Band, a march. The CHAIRMAN said that the next toast was the health of a nobleman, whose servants he and they all were. If he were to trace his descent he might go as tar back as the time of William the Conqueror; it was, sufficient, how ever, to say that he was a distinguished member of oneof the, first families in the empire. They had all heard of the, late Duke of Bridgewater, whose property the noble lord . had inherited. The duke, it was well known, had spent FESTIVITIES AT RUNCORN. the whole of his property in the formation of the canal Eight o'clock in the forenoon was fixed for the parties which hears his name. The present owner has achieved proceeding to Runcorn to embark at Liverpool, and at even more than this. He had purchased the entire pro that hour the steamers Alice, Blanche, and Tower, be- perty of the Old Qaay Company to add to his former longing to the trustees of the Bridgewater estate, were in possessions, and thus united two of the most important attendance off the Duke's Doak and Old Quay wharfs, naviga lens in the world. He concluded by giving " the , gaily decorated with flags and ensigns, ready to receive health of Lord Francis Egerton," which was received their expected freights. The extensive warehouses, sheds, with hearty cheering, which lasted a considerable time; and offices of the trust displayed the royal ensign and blue after which, the band played " The Old English Gentle and white flags from roofs and windows; and the flats man." and other craft in the neighbouring docks hoisted similar The CHAIRMAN said that he now came to the toast of emblems of loyalty and rejoicing. The whole business of the evening —the health of the gentleman whose majority the estate at the Liverpool end seemed suspended, the they were met that day to celebrate—" the health of • servants of the trust being all bound for the scene of George Egerton, Esq., and may he follow in the footsteps festivity, and the warehouses, offices, &c., were all closed. of his father, and become a better man than be, if he At about half-past eight the steamers began to take in can. (Immense cheering, with discharges of cannon, the • their passengers, composed of the clerks, porters, flat- band playing " For he's a jolly good fellow.") men, and other parties connected with the concern at The CHAIRMAN was sure thnt the ladies present would this port, with their wives, daughters, &c., the various join him in honouring the toast which he was about to agents of the trustees, and the visiters invited to attend. propose—the health of a lady noted for her kinduess, It was not, however, until nine that all were on board, benevolence, affability, and charity to all around her. He and the vessels proceeded into the river, receiving as proposed " the health of Lady Francis Egerton, and all her they left the various piers salutes of cannon, which were family." (Three times three, the band playing " Here's '• returned from on board, the bands pl a yi ng " Rule a health to all goo d l asses. ") Britannia," and, after getting into order, steered towards The CHAIRMAN announced that the next toast would Runcorn with the tide, a fresh breeze, and rather more of be proposed by Mr. MITCHELL, of Preston Brook, who it than was wanted, blowing from the westward. rose to propose " the health of James Locke, Esq„" Notwithstanding the gusty character of the morning, which he was sure would be received with pleasure by all the sail up the river was delightful. The fine brass band present. He was delighted to witness the harmony which f Mr. Stubbs was stationed on board the Alice, and from had hitherto prevailed amongst them, which he hoped time to time played enlivening airs, whilst the guns from would continue throughout the day. Mr. Locke was the other boats kept up an intermitting firing of salutes, engaged in the performance of overwhelming duties. as as they passed the various craft of the trustees on their the acting trustee of the concern, which he performed, course. On arriving off Neston Point salutes were fired as they all knew, most efficiently ; and he trusted that he from shore, and returned from on board the steamers, might be spared to devote his life to its interests. He with three times three hearty cheers. With the exception was intimately connected with the town of Runcorn, and of a few persons collected upon the pier, the port itself ap- his heart was warm to them all. The speaker concluded peared to be deserted, the inhabitants having no doubt with giving the health of Mr. Locke, which was received proceeded en masse to the scene of approaching festivity. with hearty cheering, the band playing " Speed tlie After rounding the Point, the boats, which had hitherto plough." kept independent courses, were brought into line, the THOMAS OLDFIELD, Esq., was called upon to propose Alice taking the lead, having on board Mr. Pendlebury, the next toast, which he was confident, from its relation the principal agent of the trustees in Liverpool, and his to the nobleman in honour to whom they were assembled, friends, with a number of the head clerks and agents, the would be reeeived with enthusiasm. The toast was Blanche coming next, with a large complement of pas- " Success to the Old Quay Navigation." It was a cele sengers, and the Tower coming in her wake. In this order brated remark of the great Brindley, that " Rivers were they approached the Port of Runcorn, which displayed an made to feed canals ; ' but the managers of that naviga animated appearance, the shipping in the docks and every tion had effected more than this. They had not only available building from which a flag could be hoisted, being made their river feed canals, but they had strewn, by their literally covered with the blue and white favors of their , excellent management of their own navigation, how canals noble owner. On arriving off the Duke's pier they were ought to he navigated and worked. The toast was re ' welcomed with three times three hearty cheery from the I ceived with three times three cheers, the band playing multitude assembled to receive the visitors, whilst a salute f " Should auld acquaintance." of twenty large gone was fired from the island, and re- Mr. COLLINS, Mayor of Altringham, was called upon turned from on board the Alice; after which the passen- to propose the next toast, and, in a neat speech, proposed gers landed, and proceeded to the scene of the day's en- " the health of Fereday Smith, Esq., a gentleman tertainments—" Cooper's Meadow." managing a great portion of their navigation. Great ap- On arriving here we found a mass of people assembled. plause, band playing " Jim alone Josey," in so taking a such as probably never were congregated in It uncornbefore, style that three cheers were called for Stubbs by the and may never be again, until upon a similar occasion of re- delighted company. juicing. The shops throughout the town had closed, and The next toast was given I , y Mr. RIPPIN, of Runcorn, contributed their quota to the gay throng; the houses , who apologised for his inability t o d o i t j ust i ce, by plead were tenantless, and for miles ro un d f armers an d cotters, I ins the great fatigue lie had underg one . H e gave " The gentry and labourers, with their wive s an d daughters, hesl I Town and Trade of Runcorn." Three times three and been drawn towards Cooper's Meadow as the centre of one cheer more, the band playing a march. Mr. Crippin attraction. For the ladies, of whom there was a fair responded on behalf of the inhabitants of Liverpool and sprinkling, a commodious stand had been erected by the Runcorn. provident care of Mr. Rippin, the agent of the Trust at The CHAIRMAN called ueon Mr. Eaton, of the Old Runcorn, and his active coadjutors, from which they were Quay, as the only bachelor amongst them, to propose the enabled throughout the day to witness the games, unin- I next toast, who rose with a feeling of diffidence to per terrupted by the rude visiting of the crowd, or any visit- form that duty. What he lacked in ability, however, he ing save that of a boisterous wind, which seemed, as well I would make up in enthusiasm. In reference to the re as other people, to have got a holiday for the occasion, I mark made upon his social position, he asked them to and wits determined to make the most of it. A great look at the motto of the Bridgewater family, which was portion, if not all the servants of the company wore over " sic donee"—thus until. In the same way he occupied their holiday attire medals commemorative of the day, his position as a bachelor until— Mr. Eaton concluded having on one side an inscription—" George Egerton of ' by giving " The Health of the Ladies," which was re age June 15th, NU," and on the relief the arms and ceived with enthusiasm, the band playing •• Oh Where motto of his noble family. These were suspended, on the and oh Where ?" part of the duke's people by blue ribbons, and on that of I Mr. WHITEWELL proposed " The Health of the the Old-quay men by red, both parties although now I Chairman," in a neat and effective speech, and Mr. belonging to a united estate, keepi ng up the colours of , Pendlebury replied bristly. He expressed himself thank their original proprietors. The visitors generally dis- ful if he had filled the office of their chairman satisfactorily. played white favors. : It was an occasion which was not likely to happen more Meanwhile, numbers had been arriving, and continued than once in a man's lifetime. It was now 95 years since I to pour in throughout the day, from Warrington, Alttine- I similar festivities had taken place upon the occasion of the ham, Stockton Quay, Chester, Ellesmere, Prest o n Brook, coming of age of the late Duke of Bridgewater. He Lvmn, Broadheath, and other places i n t e r es t e d in or con- thanked the meeting with all his heart for their kindness. nettedlord, The male portion of the company no w w ithd rew to ac the celebrated.le one commodate the females—the wives, daughters, &c. of the majority with the of navigationwhose heir andw was to property b e ofte noh boat brought a fine amateur band from W arr i ng t on , men emp l oye db y the trustees, who were regaled with tea and which played during the day in Cooper's Meadow alter- coffee, bread and butter and more solid beef, to the num nately with Stubbs ; and ethers brought visitors picked ' ber of upwards of a thousand, and seemed heartily to enjoy up along the whole line of the navigation. We are un- , the treat. able to form any very accurate estimate of the total num- We are compelled, by the extreme length which we have hers present during any portion of the day ; but they I occupied in our description of this good old English cele cannot certainly be estimated at less than ten thousand, bration, to pass over any description of the remaining and were probably even a greater number. sports out of doors—climbing a greased pole, catching a At eleven o'clock the entertainments com m e nce d with pi g with a soaped tail, &c.—until dusk, when a splendid a wheelbarrow race, the runners to be blinded, and the display of fireworks took place upon the island, which winner to be he who first got th roug h a gap in a fenc e at I seemed infinitely to delight the assembled multitude. the end of the Meadow. The prize to be a new wheel- During the display Mr. Stubbs's hand played a succession barrow. Seven candidates entered for this race, and of beautiful airs before the ladies' stand ; and we may here much fun was created by the various mishaps occurring. offer our humble tribute to the taste and skill of these We are unable to hand down to posterity the name of the : , talented musicians and thei r a bl e l ea d er, w hi c h el i cited fortunate winner ; but he i s , no d ou b t, lik e l y to b e for throughout the day hearty encomiums. life a large man in his own circle. The concluding part of the day's amusements was the A donkey race was the next affair which came off. The burning of a ship on fire in the centre of the river. To conditions were, that no rider was to mount his own j render this an attractive spectacle, the vessel to be burnt, donkey, and the last donkey —the most obstinate, of a condemned flat, said to have been about 90 years on , tours,—was to be the winn er . Fi ve or s i x s t ar t e d, an d serv i ce b etween Liverpool and Manchester, had been I were rather carried themselve s th an galloped with their conver t e d i nto a ship by the erection of temporary spars, riders round the course. A good many tumbles, of and was filled with highly combustible matter—rosin, course, took place, the animals, in most cases, being rid- I pitch, &c. A little after eleven, a steamer (the Blanche) 1 den with a bit of cord for a bridle and their own hides for proceeded alongside of her, and shortly afterwards flames the saddle. The winner, we believe, never came in at all ! I were observed: to be breaking out of her hatches. In ' At twelve o'clock the multitude assembled in Cooper's a b out a quarter of an hour the devouring element had Meadow adjourned to tire Slate Wharf Dock in the bot- i gained complete possession of its prey ; and a magnificent torn locks, to witness a " great aquatic tournament," to flame rose high in air, illuminating the whole river, and take place between six Bridgewater Trust and six Old reflected upon the sky and the scenery around for some Quay flatmen, for a prize of a suit of clothes. Much in- miles. The Towerind Blanche steamers plied round the terest was attached to this novel kind of combat, and the I burning mass for awhile, as if engaged in saving life and quays and banks surrounding the dock were speedily property, but at length sheered off, taking up stations at a occupied by anxious spectators, the ladies being admitted little distance ahead and astern and firing guns. The en to the upper floors of the Duke's Warehouse, which over- tire spectacle was excellently and very dramatically looks the dock. The arrangements and conditions of the managed. comat were, that each combatant. armed with a l ance It was now approac hi ng midnight • and shortly after twelbve feet long with a round head, padded so as to be wards the visitors from Liverpool took boat and started soft, should take his station upon a stage, formed by I for home delighted, and fatigued too, with the dav's en covering over the bows of a boat with planks, one end tertainments. We cannot, however, conclude this im extending forward over the water, and tap ere d from the perfect descripti on, w i thout recordiug our sense of the widest part to about a foot at the point. At a given signal excellent arrangements made by the gentlemen connected the boats were to start from stages moored across each with th e t rust for the accommodation of the public, and end of the dock, and row towards each other; and on the personal kindness directed towards ourselves as mem approaching within five yards the rowers were to pull in h ers of the press. The whole of the days sports were their oars, and the combatants endeavour bp fair pushing, excellently conducted and reflect great credit upon all striking not being allowed, to push each other from the parties engaged in their management. stage into the dock. ro- P this way six combats were vided for. The winners we re then to fight out the ties At the conclusion of such a c e l e b ra ti on we regre t t o until the possession of the suit of clothes was decided I record one serious casuality—the loss of a poor man over board from the Blanche on her return home. From our upon ; and the losers in the last combats were each to own observation, having been in the boat at the time, we have a new hat. are iatisfied th blame can attac to no ut The first passage at arms was made by Isaac Tayl or , on the unfortunate man ►himself. be The hed grief of his one Nie b to ce, a the Bridgewater side, a stout, tall fellow ; and J. Howarth fine young woman, who was on board, was only allayed by on the side of the Old Quay, a much less bulky and : the uncertainty which attached to his fate. On Sunday, older man, but evidently full of confidence in his strength however, we learn, the body was found and hope unfor ' or his dexterity ; and after jousting " a full hour bY tunately at an end. The deceased was named Thom as Runcorn clock," the heat was declared to be a drawn one. I Willi ams arid wle a poete- in the service of the Old Quay CLc old one would not be rat lu, and was c . ....aLing of C ompany. thoughtless exultation. (Cheers.) If time permitted, he might endeavour to explain that there were other and more legitimate feelings that ought to actuate a mail on such an occasion, and to these he was not inseos ble. But this was not the first occasion on which tiny had met together. He had met them on occasions of common danger, and they would g i ve hi m credit, when look i ng on that assembly, that m an y present k new that he had the w i tfor he comfort and well-being o f th ose around him at heart. other (Great t h c i h n e cheers.) .m and a s distrust not, ho on ev ehrs part, occasion theu gh ) was should ever do his utmost for their welfare. But there were many reasons, and good ones, to sanction such a meeting. In the first place, it was an old English custom, and when old and kindly feelings between master and servant were forgotten in Lancashire, he feared they would cease to exist elsewhere; and this was an example which might tend to perpetuate them. (Cheers.) It was an occasion which his ancestor, the late Duke of Bridge water, would have gladly witnessed. Although that dis tinguished man courted not popular applause, with a sagacity and foresight peculiarly his own, he loved to handle the springs of that industry which he had set in motion He felt that it was to him the honour was mainly intended; and he (the speaker) was sensible before, and still more now, that his son should cultivate the affec tions of those who were so willing to bestow them. (Cheers.) Without such cultivation the world were in deed barren and waste, but to retain them was the prize which the Christian man was alone prepared to achieve and enjoy. (Cheers.) When an individual invited 2,000 guests on such an occasion, he must call largely upon their indulgence, for the arrangements for the amusement and comfort of so many were difficult to accomplish. (Loud cheers.) He concluded by drinking the good health of all present. (Repeated cheers an I clappmg of hands.) A gentleman present proposed the health of a lady whose name was engraven on the hearts of every British man and woman who knew her; who had ever acted on the highest principles of Christian charity and kindness ; had long been the partner of his lard-hip's joys and sor rows; an affectionate parent; endowed with all the vir tues that ought to grace a British lady, and ever anxious to promote t. e temporal and eternal welfare of all around her—" Lady Egerton, and long might she live to see her son follow in her own and his father's footsteps." (Loud cheers, followed by " Here's a health, &c.") Lord F. EGERTON returned a brief and appropriate ac knowledgment. The Chairman and his friends, and the ladies, (who had partaken of wine and cake,) then retired from the tent. They were shortly afterwards followed by the other guests. TIIE TEA. At six o'clock, the tent having previously been cleared and prepared for the occasion, an immense number of well-dressed females, wives and daughters of the previous party, sat down to tea, at which beef. bread and butter, &c. were most plentifully supplied. They enjoyed them selves to their hearts content, and the vvhole went off with the greatest eclat. THE SPDXTS. Daring the whole of the day old English games and fes tivities were kept vigorously up in a large field at the back of the " Bridgewater Arms," every room in which, as well as a large temporary te n t, was crow d e d f rom the morning until after sunset. The games were quoiting, putting the stone, leaping, running, wrestling, climbing the pole for a leg of mutton, and other prizes, foot-races, donkey-races, hornpipe-dancing. wheel-barrow races, (blind-folded,) sack-races, hurdle-races, steeple-chases, &c.—all afford ing great fan and amusement to vast numbers of partici pators and spectators, both young and old. The day's amusements closed with a splendid display of fire-works, which were seen over a large extent of country, and at the close of which the parties " homeward took their several ways," highly delighted with the varied enjoyments of the day. I