The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser. — Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1855-07-31 00:00:00

*airs bli Auction. Valuable BUILDING SITES, Modern RESIDENCE, and Two Semi-detached VILLAS, in the Hamlet of THINGWALL, near ROBY, in the Parish of WEST DERBY. MESSRS. THOS. WINSTANLEY and SONS are instructed by the Proprietor to SELL by AUCTION, on THURSDAY next, the 2nd day of August, at Half-past One, for Two o'clock precisely, at the Clarendon-rooms, South John.street, subject to such conditions as may then be produced, Several important and eligible Plots of BUILDING LAND, in the much-admired and beautiful Hamlet of Thingwall. The Plots, as shown on the Plan, are all delightfully situated, and most pleasantly adapted for the purposes of building single or detached Villas, and are surrounded in part by the Land of the Earl of Derby, in other part by the tastefully laid-out Grounds of Samuel H. Thompson, Esq., of Thingwall-hall, and of John Dug dale, Esq., of Dovecote. Also, a Detached modern RESIDENCE, called " Asn FIELD-HOUSE ;" and Two Semi-detached VILLAS, which have been recently erected, at considerable outlay, in Pilch lane, Roby. A part of the above Property, Aslifield-house, is a well built, convenient, and commodious Residence, with Stabling, Coach-house, Shippon, Barn, &c., and fitted up with Hot and Cold Baths, is well supplied with Spring and Rain Water : the Grounds are tastefully laid out, and are at present in the occupation of the Rev. G. F. Green. The semi-detached Villas are finished in the best style, have a similar accommodation in Baths, Water, &c., and are kept pur posely unoccupied for the accommodation of Purchasers. The Property is within fifteen or twenty minutes' walk from the Roby and Broad-green Station; four miles and a-half from the town of Liverpool; and from the increasing demand for Resi dences in this attractive and healthy neighbourhood, this oppor tunity will be found a most desirable one, either for the invest ment of capital or for parties wishing to build in a retired pleasant locality. There is a good supply of Clay and Sand for Building purposes on the Land. The whole may be inspected any day previous to the Sale, and _further particulars and Plans may be had on application to Mr. SMITH, 20, Church-street; SEPTIMUS BOOKER, Esq., 46, Castle street; Mr. HENRY SUMNE R , Architect. Royal Inst i tution; Messrs. THOS. WINSTANLEY and SONS, Church-street, Liver • pool; and Mr. T. SMITH, 101, Deansgate, Manchester. Immediately after the above, Messrs. THOS. WINSTANLEY an d SONS will OFFER a valu able PROPERTY, called " MONA-TERRACE," situate in GREAT HOMER-STREET. comprising Eleven HOUSES and a SHOP, bringing in a Rental of £156 per Annum. The Property is Free hold of Inheritance, is in excellent repair, and occupied by re spectable Tenants. For particulars apply as above. VALUABLE MACHINERY, WINDSOR FOUNDRY. MESSRS.THOS. WINSTANLEY and SONS are instructed to SELL by AUCTION, on THURSDAY next, the 2nd, and FRID4Y, the 3rd of August, at Eleven o'clock pre cisely each day, on the Premises, the Windsor Foundry, on the north-east side of Smithdown-lane, opposite to the Phoenix Safe Works, The following valuable MACHINERY, IMPLEMENTS, and UTENSILS-IN-TRADE, namely, an excellent Planing Machine, with 8 feet Bed, 4 feet 3 by 4 feet 6, a Shaping Machine, with one foot Stroke, a Twenty-one Inch Break Lathe, with 3 feet 2 inch Face Plate, Boring Bar and Slide Rest, Six other excellent Lathes, varying from 7 to 14 inches, all complete with Slide Rests, a Screw Cutting Lathe, Drilling Machine and small Planing Ditto, Twenty-one Inch Fan, several lengths of Shafting, with Pulleys attached, a Screw and Nut-cutting Machine, large quantity of Moulding Boxes, Smiths' Hearths and Tools, Coppersmiths' Tools, a Five-ton Steel-yard, Vices, Benches, Anvils, quantity of Steel Turning Tools, Bolts and Rivets, Stocks, Taps and Dies, ' Mandrils, some Flat and Rail Iron, Loom Plates of various sizes, Two Crab Winches, &c. Wood Patterns for powerful Marine and Land Engines, large Punching Press, Fly Wheel, Cast-iron Pipe Patterns, 3 to 6 inches diameter, &c. Also, a Five-horse Portable Steam-engine and Boiler, Two Iron Foot Lathes, a Twelve-inch Ditto, on Wood Bed. On the Pre mises, No. 69, Paradise - street. To be viewed two days previous to the sale, when Catalogues may be had at the Foundry ; and at the Office of Messrs. Tnos. WINSTANLEY and SONS, Church-street, Liverpool. And on SATURDAY next, the 4th of August, at Twelve o'clock precisely, on the Premises, 69, Paradise-street, will be SOLD, the remaining Portion of the above PROPERTY. BY ORDER OF THE EXECUTORS. FOREST-HOUSE, NEAR PRESCOT. MESSRS. THOS. WINSTANLEY and SONS respectfully announce that they will SELL by AUCTION, on TUESDAY next, the 7th of August, and following day, at Eleven o'clock precisely each day, on the Premises, Forest-house, near Prescot, The whole of the substantial and excellent HOUSEHOLD FUR NITURE, Table Service of Davenport Ware, modern Dessert, Tea and Coffee Services of China, old Oriental Porcelain, Cut Glass in great variety, and other Effects. the Property of the late Mrs. Pemberton. The DRAWING-ROOM ARTICLES, which are of fine Dark Rose wood, comprise a Circular Loo Table, superior Sofa Ditto, with Swivel Top, Inclosed Writing Desk, Pair of Card Tables, on Pillars, Plinths, and Lion-claw Feet, Four solid Chairs, with Antique-shaped Backs, Carved Framed Couch, Settee and Three Easy Chairs, Upholstered in Crimson anti Drab Silk Tabaret, a Curtain to the large Bay Window, and a smaller Ditto of the similar rich Material, with Gilt Cornices, elegant Console, with White Marble Slab, on highly Ornamental Gilt Supports, and sur mounted by a Plate of Glass, in handsome Frame, Plate of Glass to the Mantelpiece, 60 inches by 58, with Plates of Silvered Glass introduced in a Frame, decorated with Foliage Wreaths and Birds, Brussels Carpet and Hearth-rugs, massive and modern Bronzed Fender, with Cast Ornamental Figures, Polished Fire-irons, &c. In the DINING-ROOM are Fourteen excellent Chairs, of Dark Mahogany, with Loose Seats in Leather, Set of capital Mahogany Dining Tables, 14 feet long, on Telescope Frames and Ten Reeded Legs, Pedestal Sideboard, 8 feet wide, of Seasoned and Feathered Mahogany, Solid-top Elliptic Loo Table, on Pillar and Claws, Two Crimson Merino Damask Window Curtains and Cornices, Brus sels Carpet and Hearth-rug. The BREAKFAST PARLOUR includes Curtains to the Two Windows of modern Chintz, Six well-made Rosewood Chairs, Pair of Couches to match, Pier Table, with Plate of Glass, in Carved Frame, handsome Lacquered Cabinets, with Bookshelves in the Wings, Chiffonnier, in Black and Gold, Plate of Glass, in Antique Gilt Frame, Lady's Work Table, &c. The CHAMBERS contain lofty and handsome Mahogany Four post Bedsteads, with Carved Footboards and appropriate Hang ings, thick Hair Mattress, Feather Beds of the best quality, and Bedding, Winged, Pedestal, and Gentleman's Wardrobes, of the best workmanship, in choice Mahogany, Toilet Tables, on Sup ports, and a Marble-top Washstand, with Sweep Front. Chests of Drawers, Toilet Glasses, in Mahogany and Rosewood Frames, Toilet Services, Brussels and Kidderminster Carpets. In the Secondary Chambers above are Iron Half-tester Bedsteads, with suitable Bedding, Painted Linen Cupboards, Chests of Drawers, Dressing Tables, Washstands, Chairs, &c. Eight-days' Timepiece, by Lakerland and Davies, and a Clock by Wood, Liverpool, Imit a ti on O a k A n ti que H a ll Table and'. Settee, Gentleman's Saddle, Bridles, Corn Bins, Garden Imple ments, the Erection of the Wood Garden House, several Glazed Garden Frames, Hand-lights, &c. To be viewed on MONDAY next, the 6th August, when Cata logues may be had on the Premises ; and at Messrs. THOS. WINSTANLEY and SONS' Office, Church-street, Liverpool. BY DIRECTION OF THE TRUSTEES. By Messrs. THOS. WINSTALEY and SONS, On WEDNESDAY , the 15th day of August next, at T we l ve o ' c l oc k at Noon, at the Clarendon Rooms, South John-street, Liverpool, subject to conditions to be then and there produced, Lot I. rriWO Freehold DWELLING-HOUSES, Nos . _I 9 and 11, in Lower Milk-street, Liverpool, in the occu potion of Timothy Crawley and George Parsley, occupying an area of about 200 square yards, and producing an annual rental of £39 13s. The house in the occupation of Timothy Crawley is held by him under a lease for ten years, seven of which are unex pired ; and there is a large yard at the back in which a building, now used as a slaughter-house, has been recently erected. 2.—A Freehold DWELLING-HOUSE, No. 2, in Dickston-street, near Tithebarn-street, in the occupation of Charles Cousins. Area 32 square yards ; annual rental £l2 7s. 3.—A Freehold DWELLI NG-HOUSE No. 13, Midghall street, in the occupation of Ellen Grealy, , and Three in COTTAGES at the back, in No. 7 Court, in the occupations of John Crubbin, Peter Sweeny, and M ' Gill. A rea 101 square yards ; rental £35 2s. Lot 4.—A Freehold DWELLING-HOUSE, No. 58, in Henry- Edward-street, in theoccupation of John Dillon, and a COTTAGE at the back in No. 8 Court, in the occupation of Mr. Mullin. Area 52 square yards ; rental ..tl9 10s. Lot 5.—A Freehold DWELLING-HOUSE, No. 23, in Milton street, in the occupation of M'Cooghan, and Three COTTAGES at the back in No. 6 Court, in the occupation of T. Moore, F. Prior, and M‘Manus. Area about 95 square yards ; rental ,e 36 Bs. Lot 6.—A Freehold DWELLING-HOUSE, No. 29, in Milton street, in the occupation of Margaret Higham, Three COTTAGES at the back, in No. 8 Court, in the occupation of T. Flaherty, B. Welsh, and P. Kerrigan. Area about 95 square yards ; rental £36 88. Lot 7.—A Freehold DWELLING-HOUSE, No. 33, in Milton street, in the occupation of Michael Fox ; and Three COTTAGES at the back, in No. 10 Court, in the occupations of J. Brannan, J. Murphy, and J. Burke. Area about 95 square yards; rental .e 36 Bs. Lot B.—A Copyhold DWELLING-HOUSE, No. 31, in Port land-place, Everton, in the occupation of George Cassidy. Area about 182 square yards ; rental £2l. Lot 9. A Copyhold DWELLING HOUSE, No. 37, in Portland place, Everton, in the occupation of Mrs. Mary Ann Halsey. Area about 182 square yards • rental £24. Lot 10. A DWELLING HOUSE and SHOP, No. 26, in Pallmall, near Tithebarn-street, in the occupation of T. Murphy; and two COTTAGES, in Hadwin's-buildings, at the back, in the occupa tions of Patrick Brown and Michael Denick. Area about 73 square yards; rental £36 Bs. This lot is leasehold for the remainder of a term of 1,000 years. Lot 11. Two DWELLING HOUSES, Nos. 38 and 40, in Warren street, in the occupations of Thomas Hall and James Lowe ; and two DWELLING HOUSES, Nos. 9 and 11, at the back, in Edward street, in the occupations of James Murphy and George Simpson ; rental £B2. Leasehold under the Corporation of Liverpool, for a term of 120 years, determinable on the expiration of three lives, two of which are now living, aged respectively 69 and 74, and the term of 21 years thereafter. Lot 12. Two Freehold DWELLING HOUSES, Nos. 32 and 34, in Henderson-street, Toxteth-park, in the occupation of John Black and Thos. Tweedle, producing an annual rental of £l9 10s. Further particulars may beobtained on application to Mr. JAMES BIRKETT, Solicitor, 13, Water-street, Liverpool. By Mr. BYFORD, On WEDNESDAY, the 15th of August next, at Two o'clock in the Afternoon, at the Clarendon-rooms, South John-street, Liver pool ( unless previously disposed of privately, of which notice will be given), and subject to the conditions to be produced, ALL those Two Freehold DWELLING-HOUSES , Nos. 34 and 36, on the north side of Tenterden-street, Scot land-road, Liverpool. Apply to Messrs. NEAL and MARTIN, Solicitors, 4, Sweeting street, Liverpool. PURSUANT TO AN ORDER OF SALE MADE BY JOSEPH POLLOCK, ESQ., JUDGE OF THE COUNTY COURT OF LANCASHIRE AT LIVERPOOL, IN THE MATTER OF GEORGE DAVIES, AN INSOL VENT DEBTOR. _ By Mr. HOWELL. On MONDAY next, the Bth August, at Two o'clock in the After noon, at the Clarendon-rooms, Liverpool, ALL that ONE-FOURTH SHARE or INTEREST of the said Insolvent Debtor of and in the following Lots of PROPERTY : Lot 1. All that Piece of LAND, with the DWELLING-HOUSE thereon erected, situate on the east side of Hodson-street, in Liverpool, and numbered 28 in the same street, containing in front to Hodson-street and at the back severally, 13 feet 9 inches (including one-half of the wall between the said dwelling-house and the dwelling house on the south side thereof), and extend ing in depth backwards on the north and south sides respectively 11 feet 11 inches (including one-half of the wall between the said dwelling-house and the dwelling-house at the back thereof), to gether with the use and enjoyment of a privy and a common passage there. The said lot is freehold of inheritance, and the annual rental £lO. Lot 2. One-fourth Part or Share of the said insolvent of and in all that Piece or Parcel of LAND, with the DWELLING-HOUSE and SHOP thereon erected, situated on the south side of Lace street, in Liverpool, and numbered 54 in the same street, con taining in front and at the back severally five yards, and running in rear or depth backwards on the east and west sides severally ten yards. This lot is also freehold of inheritance, and the annual rental £l6. Lot 3. One-fourth Part or Share of the said insolvent of and in all that Piece or Parcel of LAND, with the DWELLING-HOUSE and SHOP thereon erected, situate on the west side of Fontenoy street, in Liverpool aforesaid, and being numbered 23 in the same street, containing in front thereto and at the back severally 12 feet 9 inches, and running in depth backwards on the north and south sides severally 42 feet. This lot is leasehold for the residue of 1836, a term and of 75 sub y jeearts, to an commencing on the Ist day of Sep tember, c s annual ground-rent of £7, payable half - yearly, and i also subject to the usual costs for re pairs of the premises, and against offensive trades. The annual rent is .20. Lot 4. One-fourth Part or Share of the said insolvent of and in all that Piece or Parcel of LAND, with the DWELLING ROUSE and BUILDINGS thereon erected, sit uate on the north side of Webster-street, in Liverpool and numbered 4 i n t h e same street, measuring in front to Webster -street aforesaid 13 feet, and at the back or north d s e i p d t e h 12rdsbeavoekrwalalys on feet th 7 e i e n a c e h t e s s id or e thereabouts, and extending n 42 feet 2 inches, and on the west side 39 feet 11 inch es. This lot is leasehold for the residue of a term of 75 years, com mencing on the Ist day of January, 1851, subject to the annual ground rent of eto, payable half-yearly, .andto 3. similar cooovael rentnants of as those abovementioned respectively in Lot this lot is £el6. Further particulars may be obtained on application to Mr. Wm. STATHAM, the Official Assignee of the said County Court; to the Auctioneer, at his Office, 72, Duke-street; or to Mr. STATBAm) 41, Lord-aireet, Liyerpool, HOUSEHOLD COALS SUPPLIED IN IVERPOOL DOCKS.—ELECTIONS by the X Dock Ratepayers of FOUR MEMBERS of the DOCK COMMITTEE, in lieu of Four Members retiring periodically by lot, and of ONE other MEMBER in lieu of another Member who has resigned. To the Merchants, Owners, and Part Owners of Ships, and other Persons duly qualified to Vote at the Election of Liverpool Dock Ratepayers to be Members of "The Committee for the Affairs of the Estate of the Trustees of the Liverpool Docks." I, CHARLES TURNER, Esquire, chairman of the said com mittee, in pursuance of the powers and provisions of " The Liverpol Dock Act, 1851," and of the other acts relating to the docks and harbour of Liverpool, and also of the determination, by lot, in the said committee, on the 19th July instant, in manner directed by the same acts, that Robert Rankin, John Palmer Palmer, Eyre Evans, and William Barber, Esquires, shall, on the Ist day of August now next, retire from and g o out of the said committee by periodical rotation, do by this public advertise ment, duly published as required by the said acts, CONVENE a MEETING of the Dock Ratepayers of Liverpool (duly qualified as hereunder mentioned), TO BR HOLDEN ON WEDNESDAY, THE SAID FIRST DAY OF AUGUST NEXT, between the hours of Eleven of the clock in the Forenoon and Four of the clock in the Afternoon, at the Dock-office, in Liverpool, for the purpose of Electing, Nominating, and Appointing FOUR LIVERPOOL DOCK RATEPAYERS (duly qualified as here under mentioned), to be members of the said . committee, to supply the vacancies occasioned by such retirement of the said Robert Rankin, John Palmer Palmer, Eyre Evans, and William Barber therefrom as aforesaid. And the said committee, in pursuance of other powers and provisions of the said acts, do hereby give notice that they have appointed the said meeting hereinbefore convened to be also a meeting of the said Dock Ratepayers of Liverpool for the purpose of electing, nominating, and appointing one or other Liverpool Dock Ratepayer (duly qua lified as hereunder mentioned) to be a Member of the said Com mittee in the room of Joseph Malcomson, Esq., who has resigned; such member so to be elected as last mentioned to rank in respect of seniority in, and to be liable to retire from, the said Committee as the said Joseph Macolmson did rank, and was liable when he was a member thereof. CHARLES TURNER, Chairman of the said Committee. Dock-office, Liverpool, 20th July, 1855. QUALIFICATION OF CANDlDATES.—Candidates for election to the said office must not be members of the town council of Liver pool ; must be natural born, or duly naturalised, subjects of the United Kingdom ; must have resided within the borough of Liverpool, or within eight miles therefrom, for five years pre viously to the day of election, and must each have paid rates and duties by the said acts, or some of them, authorised to be raised, levied, and collected, to the amount of £25 on his individual ac count, or as agent for others residing not less than eight miles from the borough of Liverpool, or £5O, if paid by any house of trade in Liverpool, in which such candidate may be a partner, within a year immediately _preceding such election ; and must not be directors, or other officers, of any other dock, basin, wharf, quay, pier, or landing place within the port of Liverpool, now exempt by law from the payment of Liverpool dock rates, or any part thereof. QUALIFICATION OF VOTERS.—The Dock Ratepayers qualified to vote at the said elections are those persons who shall have re spectively paid, either as principals or agents, the said rates and duties to the amount of £lO within one year previously to such elections, and whose names now appear on the annual alphabetical printed list of persons so qualified, which has been duly revised and published accordine to law, and may at any time be inspected at the Dock Office. The said four retiring members are respectively re-eligible. EXHIBITION of the WORKS of MODERN ARTISTS in OIL and WATER COLOURS, AT THE OLD POLICE-COURT ROOM, HIGH-STREET. The Exhibition of this important and valuable Collection of Modern Pictures and Drawings (the Property of Messrs. Thomas Agnew and Sons) will FINALLY CLOSE THIS WEEK. Admission from Ten to Five by Card only. TtThlcs by auction. BLACK VARNISH, PATENT MANURE, &c. By Mr. BRANCH, THIS DAs• (Tuesday), the 31st instant, in the course of the Sale o Furniture at the Hanover-rooms, TWO Puncheons and Twelve Tierces BLACK VARNISH, 9 Casks PATENF MANURE, 6 Cwt. Refined CAST STEEL, 1,200 Yards CARPETING, And a Quantity of OFFICE FIXTURES. To be viewed on the Morning of Sale. ByAlr. BRANCH,, THIS DAY (Tuesday), the 31st instant, at Six o'clock in the Even ing, at Gough's Woodside Hotel, subject to conditions to b e then produced, and in the following or such other lots as may be agreed on at the time of sale, Lot I. A MESSUAGE, with GARDEN attached, situate on the west side of, and numbered 39, in Church-street, in Birkenhead, in the occupation of Mr. Storey, as tenant, at an annual rental of 4'65 per annum. This Lot contains 1,890 Square Yards of Land, or thereabouts. Lot 2. Six several SHOPS and MESSUAGES, situate respec tively on the south side of Ivy-street and in Grange-street, in Birkenhead aforesaid. The Premises in Ivy- s t ree t cons i st o f T wo Shops, in the respective occupations of Philip Kingham and Ellen Johnson, and a BEERHOUSE, in the occupation of Francis Armitage, having . a frontage also to Grange -street. The Premises iii Grange-street consist of Three adjoining Messuages, in the respective occupations of Robert Worthington, Margaret Hopkins, sod Thomas M'Grath. This ~ .ot produces an aggregate yearly rental of 4'92 lOs. The Tenure of Lots 1 and 2 is Freehold of Inheritance. Lot 3. A MESSUAGE and Two COTTAGES, behind the same, situate in Ivy-street aforesaid, in the respective occupations of William Whitby and another. These Premises are held for the residue of a term of 1,0,;0 years, which commenced on the 7th of June, 1830, and produces an aggregate yearly rental of .431. 4s. per annum. For further particulars apply to Messrs. JOHN and HENRY GREGORY, Solicitors, 3, York-buildings, Sweeting.street, Liver pool. EXTENSIVE SALE OF FURNITURE, BOOKS, AND OTHER EFFECTS, AT THE HANOVER-ROOMS. By Mr. BRANCH, THIS DAY (Tuesday), the 31st instant, and following days, at Eleven o'clock each day, AN extensive Assortment of Modern HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, China, Glass, valuable Framed and Glazed Engravings, a PortableGymnasiurn, by Huguenin. valuable Office Fixtures, 23 Casks, Hogsheads, and Tierces of Black Varnish and Patent Manure, capital Mowing Machine, a few Books, Italian Marble Chimney Piece, 17 dozen Sparkling Champagne, nine dozen of old Crusted Port Wine, 37 cases of Claret, in bond; a Share in the Lyceum Newsroom, Clarke's Commentaries, and Wesley's Works; Gas Chandeliers, a ton of Oil-stones, six cwt. Refined Steel, 1,200 yards of yard-wide Carpet, and sundry mis cellaneous Effects, consigned for immediate sale. The FURNITURE comprises handsome Four-post, Camp, and French Bedsteads, with Feather Beds, Mattresses, and appro priate Bedding, Mahogany and Painted Chamber Requisites, a capital Mahogany Wardrobe with Wings, of choice wood, a large Mahogany Winged Library Bookcase. Square Piano-forte, by Broadwood, elegant Brussels and Tapestry Carpets, large-sized Single-plated Chimney-glasses, in Richly-gilt Frames, excellent Mahogany and Rosewood Drawing and Dining-room Furniture, of various descriptions, Kitche n an d C u li nary U tens il s, an d other useful Family Effects, principally the Property of a Gentle man who has gone to reside in London. Also, Two Puncheons and Twelve Tierces of BLACK VARNISH, Nine Casks of PATENT MANURE, Ten Pieces of Yard-wide CARPET, containing upwards of 1,200 Yards, and Six Cwt. re fined CAST STEEL. Catalogues may be had from Mr. BRANCH. FURNITURE, BOOKS, &c., MARSH-LANE, BOOTLE. By Mr. BRANCH, On THURSDAY next, the 2nd August, at Eleven o'clock, on the Premises, Sandfield Villa, Marsh-lane, Bootle, near the Railway Station. THE valuable HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, modern China Dessert and Tea Services, richly Cut Glass, Double-barrelled Percussion Gun, Books, including a fine copy of the Official Illustrated Catalogue of the Great Exhibition, 3 vols., royal octavo, and other Effects of a Gentleman leaving the neigh bourhood. The FURNITURE comprises Four-post, Camp, and Iron Bed steads, with Hangings, Hair and Straw Mattresses, Feather Beds and Bedding, Painted Chamber Requisites, Mahogany Ward robes and Chests of Drawers, Toilet Glasses, Brussels and Kidder minster Carpets, excellent Eight-day Clock, by Litherland, Davies, and Co., in handsome Mahogany Case, a handsome single-plate Chimney Glass, 54 inches by 46 inches, in gilt frame, Mahogany Furniture, in a modern Pedestal Sideboard, set of Trafalgar Chairs, Couch, Sofa, Card and Centre Tables, &c., Sets of Window Curtains, a few Framed Engravings, Barometer, Mahogany Secre tary and Bookcase, Fenders, Fire irons, Kitchen and Culinary Utensils, and other useful Family Articles. To be viewed TO-MORROW, (Wednesday), the Ist of August, when Catalogues may be had on the Premises, or at Mr. BRANCH'S Offices, in Hanover-street, Liverpool. By Mr. BROWN, On FRIDAY next, the 3rd August, at Eleven o'clock, at his Rooms, 101, Park-lane, AQuantity of FORFEITED PLEDGES, being Property Pledged in the respective months prior to the 3rd August, 1854, with the following Pawnbrokers, viz.:—Asher Cohan, South Castle-street; Edward Byford, Dale-street; Joshua Powell, Scotland-road ; Thom as Thomas, Dale street ; Joshua Finn, Great Homer-street ; John Parr, Great Homer-street ; Robert Hayes, Kent-street ; Henry J. Syred, Park-lane ; Robert Marrs, St. James-street ; Escott Richards, Parliament-street ; Thomas Armor, Regent-street; Richard Washington, Old Hall-street I Caleb Spruce, High field-street ; Meadows and Ambrose, Fontenoy street ; Lewis Heyman, Whitechapel ; John Downey, Warren street; Eugene Gregson, Copperas-hill; John Benussi, Paradise street; Alfred Tunstall, London-road; Thomas Keswick, Great Howard-street ; Anna Hiams, Dickenson-street ; John Phillips, Bedford-street ; Escott Richards, Mill-street ; and Samuel Perry, Brownlow-hill. By Mr. SYERS, On FRIDAY next, the 3rd of August, at One o'clock, at the Clarendon-rooms, South John-street, Liverpool, APiece of LAND, with the Two DWELLING HOUSES thereon erected situate on the west side of West street, in the township of West Derby, in the county of Lancaster, containing in front thereto and at the back severally 20 feet 10 inches, and running in depth backwards on the north and south sides severally 29 feet, and containing in the whole 96 square yards. The Houses are Nos. 21 and 22 in West-street, and are occupied by Mr. Melville and Mr. Robinson, as tenants thereof. The Premises are held under Lease from the Marquis of Salis bury for a term of seventy-five years, from 6th May, 1850, at a yearly Ground Rent of 4 16s. For further particulars apply to Mr. GEORGE WEBSTER, Solicitor, York-buildings. Dale-street. LUCAS'S, LIVERPOOL. Unreserved SALE of a SPLENDID STOCK of CART HORSES, WAGGONS, FLOATS, SPRING CARTS, GEARS, &c. By Messrs. LUCAS and CO., TO-MORROW (Wednesday), the Ist of August, at Twelve o'clock precisely, at the Repository, Great Charlotte-street, Liverpool, THE entire valuable STOCK of Mr. Copplestone, Cartowner, who, declining the business, has consigned it for absolute Sale. This splendid Stock, equal to any in Liverpool, consists of THIRTEEN CART HORSES, of great weight, size, and substance, with short, clean legs, and extraordinary fine action, comprising superior Teams of the choicest colours, beautifnl matches, and all accustomed to work alternately in Shafts and Chains. They are remarkably fine, large, and muscular Horses, combining symmetry and power with great usefulness and quickness of action, and are all in prime seasoned condition. Also, Ten Waggons, Floats, and Spring Carts, Shaft and Chain Gears, Stable Utensils, &c., and the Goodwill and Interest of the extensive Stabling in peter-street. Immediately after the above, Thirty CART and VAN HORSES The Sale will commence with Lorries, Carts, Spring Vans, Floats, Shaft and Chain Gears, &c. The whole on view on the Morning of Sale. BY ORDER OF THE MORTGAGEES. By Mr. D. HODGKINS, TO-MORROW (Wednesday), the Ist August, at Two o'clock in the Afternoon, at the Clarendon-roo ms , S ou th J o h n - street, sub j ect to such conditions of sale as will be then prod u c e d, ALL that MESSUAGE or DWELLING HOUSE, known by the name of " R,athbone Villa," situate in the township of Great Sutton, in the county of Chester, together with the stable and other outbuildings and appurtenances, and two closes or parcels of LAND thereunto belonging, contain ing altogether Ba. Ir. 11p. statute measure or thereabouts, be the same a little more or less. The property is freehold of inheritance. For further particulars apply to Mr. BRABNER, Solicitor, 34., North John-street, Liverpool. WITHOUT RESERVE-TAKEN IN EXECUTION. THIS AFTERNOON (TUESDAY), AND TO-MORROW (WEDNESDAY), Useful HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, a brilliant-toned Cottage Piano-forte, by Messrs. Broadwood and Sons, another by Stod dart, Two useful Square Piano-fortes, capital Eight-day Time piece, Pictures, large Musical Box, Chimney Glass, in Gilt Frame, valuable Double-barrelled Gun, in Case, by Wilson, Lord-street, Liverpool, Two valuable Minie Riles, Brace of Holster Pistols, elegant Racing Game, excellent Copying Machines, several fine Canaries. Goose Feather Beds, Floor and Lobby Cloths, &c., Parker-street Rooms, near Church-street, Liverpool. By Mr. JENKIN, THIS DAY (Tuesday), the 31st instant, and TO-MORROW (Wed nesday), the Ist of August, commencing each Afternoon at Half-past Two o'clock, at his Rooms, 13, Parker-street, AN extensive Assortment of HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, valuable Piano-fortes, by Broadwood and Sons, and other favourite makers, Eight-day Office Clocks, Copy ing Machines, valuable genuine Guns, elegant Rosewood Musical Box, and other valuable Property and Effects taken in Execution. On view this morning. For further particulars, apply at the Auctioneer's Rooms; or to Mr. NEWMAN, Sheriff's Officer, 2, Prussia-street. BY ORDER OF THE TRUSTEES OF THE LATE CHARLES TA YLEUR, ESQ. IN a few weeks will be offered for PUBLIC SALE, the WOODCROFT ESTATE, freehold of Inheritance, con taining about 50 acres, situate in the township of Wavertree, on the north or north-east side of Smithdown-lane, and running along Wellington-road towards Wavertree-lane, with which latter it communicates by a new street lately made the whole length of the property. it is proposed to sell the estate in lots of from 10,000 to 18,000 yards, but, if required, it will be sold in such other quantities as may suit purchasers. Woodcroft House, which was built with every attention to con venience and comfort, with good outbuildings and offices, com prising about 18,000 yards, forms a very desirable lot. The rapid increase in the population of Liverpool calls for the erection of moderate-sized villas, with good gardens attached, and this estate is particularly suited for this purpose, being within an easy walking distance of Liverpool. The great sewer now being constructed for the suburbs will af ford an excellent drainage. Plans and further particulars may be had by application to P. SERJEANTSON, Esq., 17,0Idhall-street ; Or Messrs. LACE, RIGGE, and ROSCOE, Castle-street. LIVERPOOL BIRKENHEAD, SEACOMBE, NEW BRIGHTON, HUYTON, ROBY, RAINHILL, ROCK FERRY, To Order left or sent by Post to the Undersigned, 23, CASTLE-STREET, LIVERPOOL; Or to the following Yards and Offices, viz. :-5, CROWN. STREET, Liverpool ; EGERTON DOCK QUAY, Birkenhead DEMEAN•STREET, Seacombe. W. and 11, LAIRD. 23, Castle-street, Liverpool, THE LIVERPOOL STANDARD Commucial *airs. Zbis Dap. Tins DAY (Tuesday), the 31st instant, at Twelve o'clock, at the Brokers' Office, Dale-street, 50 Bags Porto Rico COFFEE. BUSUBY and CO., Brokers. Apply to Zalebnrsbay. TO-MORROW (Wednesday), the let August. at Twelve o'clock, at the Brokers' Office, Dale-street, Five Tons Green EBONY, Ex Rialto, from Jamaica.—Apply to BUSH BY and CO., Brokers. To-moaaow (Wednesday), the Ist August, at Twelve o'clock, at noon, in the Sheds, South-end Brunswick Dock, Liverpool, 228 Pieces, measuring 151 Tons BIRCH TIMBER, averaging 14 inches calliper, fresh and sound, just arrived, per Liberia, from St. John, N.B.—Apply to Messrs. LAMPORT and HOLT, Merchants. 3,913 Pieces, containing 139,781 ft. First Quality SPRUCE DEALS. 4,178 144,573 Second SPRUCE DEALS. „ „ 1, „ „„ 2,896 ~ 93,478 „ Third SPRUCE DEALS. 1,149 ~ 13,148 , DEAL ENDS; being the cargo daily expected' to arrive, per Emma, from St. John, N.B.—Apply to Messrs. Lam PORT and HOLT, Merchants. —To which will be added, Quebec YELLOW PINE DEALS, TIMBER, Baltic DEALS, and TIMBER; particulars of which may be had on application to EDWARD CHALONER, Broker, 6, East-side Queen's Dock. It ailWap :Icoticts. E AST LANCASHIRE RAILWAY. - TRAIN ALTERATIONS IN AUGUST. LIVERPOOL DISTRICT. The Public are respectfully informed that, on and after the Ist August, the following ALTERATIONS will take place, viz. : The 7.40 a.m. Train from Liverpool for Southport, Preston, the North, Blackburn, &c., will leave at 7.33 a.m. The 2.30 p.m. Train from Liverpool for Southport. Preston, the North, Blackburn, &c., will leave at 2.20 p.m. General Manager's Office, B ur y, J u ly 27, 385 E. W. 5. EBORALL. ONDON and NORTHWESTERN RAILWAY. NORTHERN DIVISION. NOTICE FOR AUGUST. The 6 45 a.m. Train from Preston to Liverpool and te South, will be dispatched at 6 30 a.m. The 7 30 a.m. Train from Liverpool to Rainhill, will be dis continued. The 7 15 a.m. Mixed Fast Train from Liverpool to Birmingham, will be dispatched at 7 45 a.m. The 745 a.m. Train from Warrington to Manchester, will be dispatched at 7 40 a.m. The 10 30 a.m. Train from Preston to the South, will convey Passengers to Liverpool. The 525 p.m. Train from Liverpool to Rainhill, will be dis continued. The 5 15 p.m.Train from Liverpool to Birmingham, will convey Passengers to Stations between Liverpool and St. Helens Junction* A new Train will leas e Liverpool for Preston at 5 45 p.m. By order General Manager's Office, Lime-street, July, 1855. A PECULIARLY FINE BLACK TEA is just now being Retailed, at 4s. per lb., BY THE LONDON AND NORTH-WESTERN TEA COMA OLD POSTOFFICE-PLA P CE, NY, CHURCH-gTREET. JOHN L. SMITH, MANAGER. THOS. DISMORE, AL. SILVERSMITH & JEWELLER TO THE QUEEN, CORER OF BEET LI The best made London OLD-STR Goldsrniths',-halVl ER marked SILVER SPOONS and FORKS, of the usual strength, weigh as follows, but they may be had lighter or heavier at the same price per ounce:— PLAIN FIDDLE PATTERN. QUEEN'S PATTERN oz. £ s. d. oz. s. d. Table Spoons, per doz . 30 a 7/4..11 0040 a 7/6..15 0 0 Table Forks, „ 3O a 7/4.. 11 0 040 a 7/6..15 0 0 Dessert Spoons „ 2O a 7/4.. 7 6 825 a 7 / 6 .. 9 7 6 Dessert Forks „ 2O a 7/4.. 7 6 825 a 7/6.. 9 7 6 Tea Spoons „ lO a 7/10.. 3 18 412 a 8/0.. 4 16 0 Soup Ladles, each lO a 7/4.. 3 18 411 a 7/6.. 4 2 6 Gravy Spoons, „ Sauce Ladles, „ 2i a 7/10.. 0 19 7 3 a 8/0.. 1 4 0 Sugar Tongs, „ Salt Spoons N.B.—lf for exportation, Is. Gil. per ounce for drawback is deducted from the above prices. An excellent substitute for the aboveis good ELECTRO-PLATE. It can be made at any price, according to the material used, and the thickness of Silver put on. In Spoons and Forks three quali ties are kept, all beingin size, shape, and appearance the same as Silver. Zbursimv. On THURSDAY next, the 2d of August, at Twelve o'clock, at the Brokers' Office, 7,000 Bags Aracan RICE, Just arrived per Seringapatam, Prince's Dock.—Apply to T. and H. LITTLEDALE and CO., Brokers. On account of whom it may concern. On THURSDAY next, the 2d August, 50 Bags SAGO FLOUR, all faults, Per William Fisher, Albert Dock.—Apply to T. and H. LITTLEDALE and CO., Brokers. §ribap. On FRIDAY next, the 3d August, at Twelve o'clock, at the Brokers' Office, 21 Tierces Jamaica COFFEE, Just landed ex Rialto, Albert Dock.—Apply to T. and H. LITTLEDALE and CO., Brokers. tiWlc Notirts. TIVE RP OOL ACADEMY.-NOTICE TO EXHIBITORS.—AII Pictures, &c., intended for the en suing Exhibition, must be sent to the Academy's Rooms, Old Post-office-place, Church-street, from the 15th to the 21st of August next, between the hours of Ten in the Morning and Five in the Evening, after which time no Picture or other Works of Art will be received. JAMES PELHAM, Secretary. MANCHESTER AND LIVERPOOL DISTRICT BANKING COMPANY. The DIRECTORS hereby give NOTICE, that a DIVIDEND, at the rate of Ten Shillings a Share, for the Half-year ending 30th June last (clear of Income Tax, which is paid by the Bank), will be payable to the proprietors, at the head bank and branches, on and after Wednesday, the Bth of August. The Transfer Books will be CLOSED from the date of this notice till the day of paying the dividend.—By order of the Board, Manchester, July 25, 1855. PH. THOMSON. THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY. The DIRECTORS of the_ ROYAL .... INSURANCE COMPANY hereby give Notice, that the next ANNUAL GENERAL MEET ING of the SHAREHOLDERS in the above Company will be held on Friday, the Third day of August next, at Eleven o'clock, Forenoon, at the Head Office of the Company, North John-street, Liverpool, for the yearly ordinary business of the Company. The Transfer Books of the Company will be closed from the 27th day of July to the I.lth day of August, both days inclusive. By order, PERCY M. DOVE, Manager, &c. July 14th, 1855. T_IVERPOOL UNITED GAS LIGHT CO3l - IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the HALF YEARLY ORDINARY MEETING of the SHAREHOLDERS in the United Liverpool Gas Light Company, will be held at the Offices of the Company, in Newington, in Liverpool, on TUESDAY, the 21st day of August next, at Twelve o'clock at Noon. The Books for the Transfer of Stock and Shares will be CLOSED from the 7th day of August next to the 21st day of August, both inclusive.—Dated this 27th day of July, 1855. By order, THOMAS CARSON, l ecretaries. JOHN B. LLOYD, P ÜBL IC HEALTH ACT, 1848 11 and 12 Vict. c. 63. NOTlCE.—Whereas, in pursuance of the Public Health Act, 1848, the General Board of Health have directed WILLIAM RANGER, Esquire, one of the Superintending Inspectors appointed for the purposes of the said Act, to Visit the Town of ST. HELENS, in the County Palatine of Lancaster, and there to make public inquiry and examine Witnesses with respect to the matters following; that is to say, The Sewerage, Drainage, and Supply of Water. The State of the Burial Grounds. The Number and Sanitary Condition of the Inhabitants. The Local Acts of Parliament (if any) for Paving, Lighting, Cleansing, Watching, Regulating, Supplying with Water, or Improving, or having relation to the purposes of the said Act. The natural Drainage Areas. The existing Parochial or other Local Boundaries. The Boundaries which may be most advantaceously adopted for the purposes of the said Act. And other matters in respect whereof the General Board of Health is desirous of being informed for the purpose of enabling them to judge of the propriety of reporting to Her Majesty or making a Provisional Order w►th a view to the application of the said Act, or any part thereof to the said Town. Now, therefore, I, the said WILLIAM RANGER, do hereby give Notice, that on the Fifteenth day of August next, at Ten o'clock in the forenoon, at the Town Hall, I will proceed upon the said inquiry, and that I shall then and there be prepared to bear all persons desirous of being heard before me upon the subject of the said inquiry. —Dated this 25th day of July, i 855. WILLIA NI RANGER. T4IVERPOOL SUMMER ASSIZES, 1855.—The COMMISSIONS for holding these ASSIZES will open on SATURDAY, the 11th August. The Prosecutors and Witnesses in the after-mentioned cases are required to be in attendance at the times specified in the following list, and not earlier ; and on all subsequent days until their respective cases are disposed of, at the sitting of the Court; and the trials are to proceed in the order in which the cases are arranged in the list, unless the Court shall otherwise direct, viz. : On MONDAY, the 13th August, at Noon. The Queen v. John Maddocks and Henry Campbell ; George Marsden ; Thomas Heaton ; Michael Doulin ; Matthew Bell ; Patrick Brian ; Mary Jackson ; Joseph Partington ; Patrick Mannion ; Ann Cort ; Thomas Taylor; Edward Chambers, John Jennings and Patrick Kennedy. On TUESDAY, the 14th August, at Ten o'clock, a.m. The Queen v. Terence Lynch ; Daniel Gardner ; Matthew Danson ; Grimshaw Kenyon ; John Langan and James Bradburn ; Thomas Bentley ; John Taylor; Catherine Roberts and William Jones ; George Benson ; Thomas Unsworth. On WEDNESDAY, the 15th August, at Ten o'clock, a.m. The Queen v. Joseph Knight, William Price, Ann Evans, Alice Knight, and Phoebe Jones ; Maria O'Brian ; Thomas Heyes ; Edward Aspinall ; Patrick Scott ; Richard Harrison ; Joseph Hill ; Ann Cain ; Stephen Harrigan and Patrick Ryan ; William Corner. On THURSDAY, the IGth August, a? 7'en o'clock, a.m. The Queen v. James Brown ; John Wilson, Henry Ingham, Christopher Banks. and Nathan Dale; Thomas Bruerton ; Joshua Harper; Patrick M'Kenna and Arthur Melburn ; John Norbury ; Robert Henry Jones; Joseph Wild; John Crosby; Peter Crosbie. On FRIDAY, the 17th August, at Ten o'clock, a.m. The Queen v. John Lennon ; Mary Holcroft ; Ann Pearson ; Elizabeth Wilson ; Elizabeth Hird ; Alice Wrigley; Abraham Naylor; John Clayton ; Richard Holmes, John Atherton, and William Shuttleworth ; Benjamin Procter, On SATURDAY, the 18th August, at Ten o'clock, a.m. The Queen v. Thomas Peters; Christopher James Brady, Thomas Carter, and John Hampson ; George William Bahr, and David Behrend ; AND ALL OTHER CASES. The Court will sit for the dispatch of business each day during the Assizes at Nine o'clock, a.m., except on MONDAY, the 13th August, and on that day at Noon. The foregoing Regulations will be strictly enforced, and no costs allowed to parties making default in the observance of them. All Persons under Recognizance to appear and answer Indict ments at these Assizes must surrender and plead when called upon, otherwise their Recognizances will be forfeited. By order of the Hon. Mr. Baron Platt, T. S. SHUTTLEWORTH, Clerk of the Crown. It is particularly requested that all Depositions in cases for trial at these Assizes may be immediately forwarded to the Clerk of the Crown. Crown Office, Preston, 24th July, 1855. PLAIN FIDDLE PATTERN. No. 1. No. 2. No. 3. Table Spoons, per Dozen.. £3 10 0.. £2 10 0...€1 10 0 Table Forks, „ ....3 10 0....2 10 0 ... 1 10 0 Dessert Spoons „ ....2 10 0....2 0 0....1 0 0 Dessert Forks, „ ....2 10 0....2 0 0..._1 0 0 Tea Spoons, ~ ~..1 10 0.... 1 3 9....0 14 3 Gravy Spoons, each .... 010 0.... 0 8 6.... 05 9 Sauce Ladles, ~ ....0 5 9....0 4 9....0 3 4 Soup Ladles, ~ ....1 0 0.... 0 17 0....0 11 6 Sugar Tongs, ~ .... 0 5 0.... 0 4 0.... 0 3 0 Salt Spoons, A , .. .. 0 2 3.. .. 0 1 10.. .. 0 1 6 Tea•sets, Waiters, Dishes, and every Article required for the Table, in either SILVER or ELECTRO-PLATE ; likewise a large Assortment of JEWELLERY, of the best quality. NOTICE. THE LIVERPOOL DEPOT OF THE EMSCOTE FOUNDRY COMPANY, (NEAR LEAMINGTON,) FOR THE SALE OF HARRISON'S CELEBRATED PATENT KITCHENER AND CRIMEAN RANGE, WILL SHORTLY BE REMOVED FROM 46, RENSHAW-STREET, TO NEW AND MORE EXTENSIVK AND COMMODIOUS PREMISES, THE WINDSOR FOUNDRY, No. 62, IN THE SAME STREET. GOOD KID GLOVES, In every Shade of Colour, THREE PAIRS FOR 4s. 6d. The very best Paris Ditto (System de Jouvin), 2s. 9d. per pair, AT THE NEW LACE WAREHOUSE, 50, BOLD-STREET, Corner of Concert-street, WILLIAMS AND C 0., SOLE PROPRIETORS. THE Kiberpoot :'-tattbarb, TUESDAY, JULY 31, 1855. ABORTIVE LEGISLATION. _-..-_..q.b-_ IT is almost as tedious as a thrice-told tale to allude to the many abortive schemes which, since the reform of the House of Commons, have marked the close of each session of Parliament. This year, however, the list is largely increased, so that the number of bills abandoned far exceeds those which have reached maturity. The excuse for this is the shortness of time, which renders their further progress impracticable ; but it may be observed that, while the standing com plaint is the waste of time in purposeless discussions, the abandoned bills are those which have occupied the most time, and the measures which ultimately pass have been introduced at a late period, and carried through the forms of Parliament in comparative silence. This practice is not only reprehensible, from its utter absurdity, but the moral effect must be to deprive the House of Commons of that respect which ought to attach to its proceedings. Whenever a dis solution of the present Parliament takes place, the electors must pay more attention to the qualifications of the candidates proposed to them than they have hitherto done, and place more reliance on fixed and intelligible principles than on promises made on the hustings, or in election addresses. It would be a painful task to wade through the mass of inconsisten cies, absurdities, and concessions to expediency of which the members of the present House of Commons have been guilty. Their votes and their professions have been so often at cross-purposes, that such con tradictions have ceased to excite surprise. The country, anxious for the prosecution of the war, witnessed with satisfaction the majority by which the Coalition Cabinet was shattered to pieces ; and though their successors have excited a greater degree, if possible, of dissatisfaction, every attempt to purify the adminis tration has been thwarted by parliamentary indifference to public honour. We need hardly feel surprise that the session should have proved such a burlesque on legislation, when we take into account that the House of Commons is led by a ministry utterly incapable for its ordinary duties, and bewildered by the charge of a war, whilst the majority of the members have been studious to exhibit their abandonment of principle for an unsuc cessful resort to expediency. They feel convinced that the ministry have forfeited all claim to public con fidence, and yet they are afraid to act upon the con viction, because they cannot see their way clear to the choice of successors. The consequence of all this vacillation and indecision, is the miserable spectacle which the British parliament now presents. The session must last out a certain time, in order to make an appearance of doing something, but as no two parties are agreed as to what is to be done, the time is occupied in debates which lead to nothing, whilst the few useful measures, which might have been dis cussed to some advantage, have been postponed until so near the expected prorogation, that the last few sittings have been coroners' inquests upon defunct bills. The House of Commons has outgrown its power of usefulness ; Reform has made it worse instead of better, and the only prospect of remedy arises from the hope, that the electors, when they have an oppor- tunity, may display more intelligence than their representatives have done. We do but echo the senti- ment avowed by more than nine-tenths of the press, that the public at large are greatly dissatisfied with the present administration, and that the dissatisfaction is increased by the little sympathy shown by the majority of the House of Commons with the feelings and wishes of their constituents. THE QUEEN'S VISIT TO FRANCE. AMONGST the events which may be considered to have peculiarly distinguished the reign of Queen VICTORIA, not the least interesting is that personal intercourse between the Sovereigns of Europe, which it was at one time thought might have had an important influence on political relations. Since the day —now eighteen years ago—when HER 314IESTY began her happy reign, she has exchanged more royal visits than all that long line of kings from which she derives her illustrious descent. The late Emperor of RUSSIA, the King of PRUSSIA, the late King of the FRENCH, the King of the BELGIANS, the King of PORTUGAL, and the present Emperor of the FRENCH, have been guests at the royal table of VICTORIA, who has herself visited France, Belgium, and Prussia. It would be difficult, however, to discover in what way this interchange of royal courtesies has been instrumental in maintaining those peaceful relations which are sup posed to be the main object of international communi cations. LOUIS PHILIPPE was most cordially received in England, and his visit returned ; but it did not help to postpone his dethronement, or weaken the apprehensions of a French invasion which were excited shortly afterwards. The late Emperor NICHOLAS was feted at 'Windsor, and had the oppor tunity of meeting his old friend the Earl of ABERDEEN; but, so far from the circumstance tending to preserve peace, it was to some extent one of the primary causes of the war. The King of PRUSSIA was not only an honoured guest, but stood sponsor to the heir-apparent to the British throne ; and now, though not actually an enemy, he is by many considered to occupy a far more invidious position. Even the leanings of the King of the BELGIANS are thought to be rather Russian than otherwise ; so that, of all the interchange of courtesies, except the last, the amity of crowned heads has been shown to have but little influence on the amity of nations. The last event of the kind was the visit of LOUIS NAPOLEON and his Empress to the British Court—perhaps the most fitting mode of proving to two nations long rivals the sincerity of the new alliance ; and nothing could be more conducive to this end than the exuberant enthusiasm with which the French EMPEROR, so long an exile here, was hailed wherever he appeared. Our QUEEN is now about to return the courtesy; and a British Sovereign, for the first time for three hundred years, will make a visit of state to the French capital. There can be ne doubt that she will be received with all that French skill in pomp and show can give eclat to the unwonted event. To the French people it will be the best proof that could be afforded of that entente cor diale upon which now hangs the destinies of Europe ; and let us hope it will prove more auspicious than the events to which we have alluded. THE FRENCH LOAN. THE EMPEROR of the FRENCH has once more made a demand upon his people for pecuniary assistance to carry on the War, and, as in the former instance, it has been met with offers far exceeding the amount required. His Government has wisely pursued the course of making the appeal to the people at large, instead of confining it to some leviathan contractor, and carrying out this system so far as prefer the smaller, and consequently the more numerous offers. This course may be dictated by that prubent policy which seeks to identify as many as possible in the success of the War, and also to strengthen the new dynasty, by giving it a firmer hold upon the interests of the population. It is a material guarantee against disaffection, by enlarging the number of the coeditors of the State, for each contributor to the lo2n will have virtually given security for his good behaviour. Nor is it without its pecuniary advantages, for, so far from the loan being contracted at a higher rate of interest, the terms are beneficial to the borrower, because the source whence the supplies are drawn is so much wider. In this respect, it should furnish a useful hint to our OWn CHANCELLOR of the EXCEE QUER, who must shortly be called upon to provide more ways and means than can be supplied by increased taxation. The recent loan of £16,000,000 now bears a premium of more than four per cent., which shows at any rate that the terms were favourable to the contractors,notwithstanding that the subsequent parti cipation in it is confined to the comparatively wealthy few. The conditions, however, would be materially altered if the loan were thrown open, as it is in France, to the many ; for there are hundreds of thousands of persons in England who would gladly lend small sums to the Government to carry on the War, at a very' low rate of interest, if the opportunity were but afforded to them. In the majority of Savings' Banks the interest allowed for deposits 'is not more than 24 per cent., whereas the rate for money in the funds is nearly 31 per cent. ; and we have no doubt that a saving of at least ore per cent. in the rate of interest might be effected if a loan were raised in small sums, upon transferable documents similar to Exchequer Bills. Such a mode of providing for the present heavy expenditure of the War would go far to relieve the pressure now so severely felt—a pressure not only occasioned by increased taxation, but by the long continued hig!l prices of the principal articles of food. These burdens have been cheerfully borne, because the majority of the population are convinced of the justice and necessity of the war, but that is no reason why the burden should be unnecessarily increased, if there be a way to escape. There is also another point of view in which this question may be considered. Complaints are made, and nct without justice, of the present restricted nature of our currency, which is manifestly inadequate to the rapid extension of our commerce, and would be more sensibly felt were it not for the large importa tions of gold from Australia and other places. Various i plats e have a felt,N-e b e b e u n t u n f proposed or tlin to at e l o y b N t i h a e t y e i a n o difficulty vethe which g debated question of cash payments and paper issues, of which the Legislature entertains such a natural dread. But much of the advantage sought might be gained without any alteration of our present system, if the loan which, under any circumstances, must shortly be required, should be raised upon a plan similar to that pursued in France. The issue of loan notes, in small sums, would be a virtual extension of the cur rency for all practical purposes, and they might be redeemed, as resources were available for the purpose, by their reception in payment of taxes and duties. There would not only be a direct gain to the Exche quer in the reduction of interest, but indirectly in the losses by accident which will always occur ; and beyond this, patriotic individuals who now make occasional contributions to the State, by anonymous donations to the CHANCELLOR of the EXCHEQUER, will be enabled to display their loyalty far more readily by destroying loan notes to the requisite amount. These, however, are but contingencies which enhance the advantages, the principal of which are the economy in interest and the extension of the currency. WIGAN CIIIIRCIL—The rebuilding of this edifice has left a debt of £750, for which the late churchwardens are responsible. In order to assist in raising funds for this heavy liability, it has been resolved to hold a bazaar at the public Hall, Wigan, on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday next week, under dis tinguished patronage, as will be seen on reference to our ad vertising columns. The Hon. Colin Lindsay is the secretary, and it is hoped that, considering the praiseworthy nature of the bazaar, it will meet with general support. Articles for sale will be acceptable, and those who cannot assist in this way, will, by contributions of money, materially aid in the good work. YESTERDAY morning a Lascar, name unknown, was found dead in the forecastle of the ship John and Lucy, lying in the Sloyne, just arrived from Bombay. Deceased had been in a very weak state for some time past, from the effects of scurvy. An inquest will be held on the body to-day. - - ANOTHER " VISIT" OP " THE ANGEL GABRIEL."—About noon yesterday, the demented individual who impiously calls himself " the Angel Gabriel," and created a great sensation by his assumption of that character on the Exchange flags, on Sunday, paid a visit to Chapel-street, and commenced the preliminaries for a " discourse," by giving out a psalm or hymn. His strange appearance and idiotic gestures soon attracted a large crowd in that busy thoroughfare, and the "angel" was hooted, jeered, and laughed at. One drunken fellow in the throng, in opposition to the hymn, struck up with great vigour, " All round my hat," doubtless in allusion to certain peculiarities in the head-dress of the " angel," described else where. The "prophet" thundered anathemas at the head of his opponent, in language that raised the ire of the drunkard, and a fight seemed about to arise, for the crowd urged the latter, in vulgar, but very forcible terms, to "go into him." The " angel," however, beat a hasty retreat towards the docks, and was soon lost sight of. [The polic4 will, no doubt, put a stop to these displays.) [Jury 31, 1855. LANCASHIRE YEOJIANI?i A Cavalry, O Friday assembled in Liverpool, for their week's annual ril l , Sir R. .th l e ,. a D e u r k a e rd o ,s r corps, which is about five hundred strong, presents ab:i tary aspect, and has been generally admired for the 0 1 7 6 tr li o n e7 good taste of their dress and appointments. They .. asid w drill daily in a field in the vicinity of Wavertree, __ lgi l understand, be reviewed on Friday, but the exact 1 0 7 this military display, has not, we believe, as Y on , fixed on. The regiment is a crack one, and musters il its officers members of the most influential fanll7o palatinate. This will be readily apparent from tee tfoo , list of its officers viz. :—Colonel, the Right P 0 Earl of Ellesmere; Lieut.-Colonel, Sir B• Vise Bart. ; Major Langshaw ; Captains the Lord Brackly, Frederick Gerard, Crook, Haliburton,47o ) Fletcher, and Loch ; Lieutenants Royds, Lord v _., 10 gerald, Lord Suffield, Ridgway,.Starkie, M.P.,Jac s r'ilvd the Hon. Algernon Egerton, the Lord Viscount;if o a f s i e L r a;sneth•nircieY il ee ::: Wilton, Lord Cavendish, the Hon. Walter fier ily ) t O y d o l Bridson, D. Maubert, and J. T. Westby ; Surge ° l l l .o Howitt. As already stated, the exact spot on . 1 review is to take place has not yet been fixed on ; 1 1 11 course has been suggested as a very eligible and w olf! review ground. Indeed, the suggestion has been the that that would form an admirable ground fel; t he drill as well as f or th e rev i ew. Th e officers cm • ment have, we unde rs t an d, accep t e d an i n vitation f tO roir‘ his worship the Mayo r , i n th e T own -h a ll, tO•Ot t 0. nesday). A project, we l earn, h as a l so been -' 0 4 to raise a Liverpool troop to join this fine reg'e l 'ib 9 i With proposition, we understand, has been received o pt otst favour, and is likely to be immediately eninslA corps possesses two admirably trained musical, Elleswood being Bandmaster of the Duke e l Orf Own ; and Mr. R o bi ns , o f Si r R . T . G e rard' o o 4o ) 9 esu.siidl-aihsct eachoair.ter e dl l mm ; Adu a u i ss i yii d eclaAii i nli sl ivetarh f n r esa o ts3t n ,e SHIP l mo stey .T,Oofpfa andsr g i t t irms e :ie:h playedeme MOVE." excellence_ jr ! e:w i: , ,0 f i rp ..,:. The officers' mess and head-quarters have been boilg,i4„ class t at o d t I e n i Ao P d mr i officers were at diuner. On Sunday the band P THE improved character of . t . be intelligenrel2ol ll't ill' Australia by Mes srs . Pilki ng t on an d Wilson's „ ' , b 9f Red Jacket, Captain Mil war d, b e l ong i ng to 4 on " White Star Line," has produced a tone of gre s , ter re il 's l among all classes of shipp ers t o Australia. o f / desirousbeneficialof effsehcitppbinegengofeolats, to in the ese colony; aatio:flis liit i de exists for doubting, that, ere many d ays h ave elaPs`-' o able stir will also be m a d e among th ose intending t ,Jl9 '' thither, but who have been withheld from doing s e dolfr of the unfavourable ne ws l a t e ly rece i ve d f rom the d Red Jacket, besides her large freight of gelk o s matchless nuggets, referred to in another place valuable cargo of wool and a considerable quar l 'l .10 There are now on the berths loading for the e ol j ports a number of ships belonging to the di ffe W packets. The first royal mail packet being the. $O l 7 liner, James Baines, belonging to Messrs. Jarn'7.4/ Co., which will sail on Sunday next, for Melboi, i already well taken up for passengers, and has ar c s* of her cargo on board. The succeeding royal te 4 0 4 1 , be the Emma, belonging to Messrs. Pilkington /. PrO a s, , which will have despatch on the 20th of Aug g io.i is already well secured in a number of passengers_ off amount of cargo. The gentl emen l as t re f e rred tuL9t/ the " White Star Line," will, on the 20th of SePL d spatch their magnificent clipper ship Red Jacket , nfir, a royal snail, and without doubt, secure d by the _T o y, ter of the ship and th e " li ne " t o w hi c h s he h e ' The owners of the " Liverpool Line," passengers and a large cargo. ) 144. 0 Livingston, by their agent, Mr. J. M. Waltheiv i tllV A despatch their fine clipper-ship Gipsy Bride, _ .. ,,, e '' of ' She is on the berth taking cargo on board, a l ' ' .:eli er ,s ' of which has been already shipped ; and her Ps' o f " A tO we understand are well taken up, fi r - 9 By Messrs. Gibbs, Bright, and Co., the ;fr.„ " Eagle Line," the fine clipper-ship Albatross, ; 000 0. will be despatched for Melbourne in a few day s ' , on the berth in the Prince's Dock, and has a - • e if p o of her cargo and also of her excellent passenir .dd V ' tt e tion engaged. e i s t) a $,, 0 The Star of the East, belonging to the " Sok r essw of Australian ships, under the care of their vil 6 l • A tive agent, Mr. Henry Thomas, is now ne ar „OD 0 ,_;‘, 0,0 1 despatch, and will sail in a few days. swv. t .ov7 iv The Queen of the East, a beautiful cliPPe r. pit , " to ' to Mr. Henry Fox's " Fox Line" of Australi o _, o ge A but ready for sea, and will proceed on her. coy o y i bourne without delay. j oe,, f Messrs. C. G. Cowie and Co.. of the " Me rs t e d e ir f 4l O l 'gel iittecloi now on the berth, loading for Melbourne. is .. Constantinople, Captain Grant. Thi s velinsited nn o ° superior style, and will only take a passengers. • •bte as convey , 40 All of these ships are highly,... iiv el znaintain the re ot passengers or cargo, and successful em igration ; an of Liverpool as a first-class Pe r " - fleet_ rivalled in its admirable AustralianMessrsiv• iv, to i l 7 WE are requested by the pro p r ietor o f The A lbion ed the following :—"ERRA.TI7I4.—In our (The 43 , gazetted bankrupt s , w hi c h we ex t rac ted from thi n e. tin ge , appears the name of James Greene Hatt on -Gte," c ,co 107. quite incorrect, that gentleman's name h av inr i t iff e ",eo ) ",' by some unsreountable mistake. We can 01137 . 0 60 11 ' been misled by the Daily News into such an ilk ) e BANKRUPTCY COURT, YESTERDAY. -"(I: 3 d . ! 0 1 4 :loner Stevenson.)— J. P. Hall, jun., came 1 !' o f 4,0 . , journed last examination, and, after a long serle c isollt;. e d, relative to his transactions with the North„ a F Bank, and other matters, the case was ag"'' d, 00, 4 7 Oliver J. Newton, late publican in Regent -r° ,. a p ed f ° _,: e dy journed last examination. It was further adla u :djoin", night.—Darcy and Durden, whose case was - , 0 01 0 1 , 1 die about fourteen years ago, passed their last 'bat o fy There was a dividend meeting in the case Of n p et e iff3o e 0 and a meeting for th e c h o i ce o f ass i gnee s pin and Foster, the late lessee s of th e R o yal LAUNCH OP THE NETHERTON, yEsTralSOP i etell before noon yesterday, Messrs. Thos. Boyden all oi o f ed from their yard at Baffin-street, a wooden ves s ""torlA tons. perhaps as pretty a craft as has ever beencetii,.„`" re' stocks at this port. She was christened the , i 3e 9 l , went into the water in fine style. The 5,,, e V., g tP er t barque-rigged. Her bow is ornamented wit' 4 l , P figure of a female, very well carved, and the OteeAli' 130 the ship's name in gilt letters on a blue gronOue o tiolot' ton is the property of Messrs. Job Brothers, o f f ole , Ate is intended for the N t teed owfoundland fishery to rendered her fine model necessary, in or der sailing qualities. 17° 11 'tlei, fo ALMOST PAST REDEMPTION.—Two . s 405 , years of age, Eliza Jones and Ellen Close, ePpet t): pretty as the latter was plain, were brought 0 P lei' (Ft,court, yesterday, for attempting to pick pocket s s' o l officers Scaife and Duggan said that thei ge oo,, e il prisoners on Saturday night, lurking a bout ', 6 1.9 and attempting to pick several pockets. Th e Y iet ° ,4ef e l for upwards of an hour, and then took theM Mr. Wybergh, the clerk, said that the pris e/1 01 known, and had been in custody on the same T OYS i t times. On one occasion they had been in 3 .1 30 t ot v iC months, but they were caught at the same er l do j , very day they were liberated from gaol. The '" he feared the culprits were beyond redemption , 1 1: H • I . • them to gaol for three months more . 3 0 1 41, RATER UNExpEczED.—B r id ge t t) ) ", Irishwoman, was charged at th e P o li ce - co urt • stealing 3 lbs. of butter from Mr. John Wilson , I , o p, 0 11,1 street, on Saturday night, She went into the ,Si t cY , but ter from the counter, was followedandbrough:', toO t etwil put it back, and fell on her knees, as she said, o pe et il, She now begged very hard to be let off, as it vivielpo7 hunger drove her to it, and she would never ee sDe bri o r after this time—no never."—Magistrate t oliStiff!' Oh yes, sir, she has been here before for B „.. t fou'd she was convicted at the last sessions for it,a ll , (l e°o", —Magistrate : (to the prisoner) Now if I don d e OM for trial this time, will you promise me never , ore of 1 0 . ; after getting out of gaol ?—Prisoner, (evict God to was about to get off altogether) : Oh yes ; Ciato:, fo! nor, I will—upon my soul I'll never.—Magis"' ni,Vl o t mind you keep your word; you must go to p ot months.—The blank look of astonishment Wj ase ci prisoner received this unexpected sentence e s •Alf*, ) laughter in court. t j l e . THE QUARTER SESSIONS.—The Deputy-Bee: fit' Blair, sat until nearly six o'clock last evening' t< journed the court until Friday, when the g re : bery cases are to be taken, by which time it: f itSr Mr. Gilbert Henderson the Recorder will hs' e t,ro6 c cult London, where he has been acting as one, e dr 4 o l / 1 , goners to inquire into the conduct of the polfr c s7 4 ,esi'or,is Sunday riots in Hyde Park. The followil i r to_6 , were tried yesterday. The circumstance S t oce 3 $ 0 ,00 9 :0 interest, and the injury inflicted in each in° elit, e ,r; trivial :—James Clarke, 32, tinman, was ,1 months imprisonment for s tabb ing Ann s tar' To 4 , ' lji bo t p Dalgado, 25, Spanish seama n , i n di c t e d for trieX and 01 Isbert, a messmate, was acqu ittt e d ; 1 0 'lirj : . labourer, three months' imp r i sonmen t (rn.4" , Cain 3 lis; 0 1 i • for stabbing Ellen Lovett; Mary Ann .l' utt MVP ) , months' imprisonment for stabbing s° '" - d go, hat ir la Thornton, 33, tailor, indicted for stabbing t ,, e d• •or was acquitted. In each case of convictio „„ecio was added to the sentence, unless otherwise ' l l, e , I %o', m - c Oov" - r t EXCESSIVE INGRATITUDE.—EIIen rce .cen c o, .„4, 1 0 1 looking Irish girl, was charged at the P,,‘_ ) ` l l . in istr with stealing £2. from the house of Beat the era , te rS t r Hotham-street. A foreigner, who lodges A, o et who owned the money, detailed the robber-Y_„d.av„,4ll_„rd manner and in broken English, and theme ii s i e d T t l j r ee !: e the landlady (who is an elderly widow).:,ever,;:jobyri i a n r g ed — nitelr b e e lat. ,` eo t into in t 4Tese" ce ti p e t p h e e e ffi lu e c e id r a i t n e e t h h a e r c g a e s o e f . ti F le r e o as m e t , he evidence , n" be made out, and the fact s : m a little time ago, the girl came over fr o _ s tay w l sbe tb '°,teri destitute condition, and was allowed zo situation. 0 " c1ot""ei of the landlady until she could obtain a leer c ot o rY without bonnet, shoes, or stockings, and ger belie tti tbe vie of consisted of a dress and petticoat. asstst in be ils De P a t and fed her, and in return she was tosent to the lye/ pe was,, after for Am r e 0 complainant to " wash and clean up, f o r A ic tie e f leaving o_, been boarding at the house before be d.ro vi er eigv io the household. On Saturday she falo i t was seen to go into the foreigner's two half s ' z "boa e e 1 4 9 money, consisting of a sovereign and left dice, kept in an open box. Shortly after she r ol bonnet and shawl, and the foreigne ,g"'T the en (AA was been laYi n r tsp r missed his money. Information pe to and sh 03 1 new clothes, boa t to ( I. vereign in the purchase of shed as to. e traced to the Clarence Dock, where hat She liog the l3elfast steamer. On being asked a _ other ral li 't li a r it was discovered that the girl the charge, the prisoner commenced 1 , 5 4 . . iett she weitlelat Elation, the pith of which was that, g the Am u " for 1 " r" house, the old lady told her that ell look oa llP d )1 0 lost a sovereign, and she might as r 7 __,_ ; „ l „ had been e - did look for it, and that in the roonil to o f na pe_ , ri c o, e - to , to o found a sovereign wrapped up in a_ V of h er but certainly rather ingenious, defence .ar, duct, she was committed for fourteens day e' on the floor under the bed. Notwithsetandlag gra ' 3 to.