The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser. — Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1856-01-29 00:00:00

5-;alc% bp Auction. Excellent HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, Choice PAINTINGS, Modern ENGRAVINGS, &c., GREAT GEORGE-SQUARE. MESSRS. THOS. WINSTANLEY and SONS will SELL by AUCTION, Tuts DAY (Tuesday), the 29th, and To-MORROW (Wednesday), the 30th instant, at Eleven o'clock precisely each day, on the Premises, No. 21, West side of Great George-square, The genuine and excellent HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, bril liant Plate of Glass, 58in. by 51in., and other Articles, the Pro perty of a Gentleman leaving Liverpool. The DaAwmo-ROOM is furnished with Curtains to the Three Windows of rich Amber-coloured Merino Damask, Six Rosewood Chairs, Buckingham Couch, Corner Divan, Lounging and Re clining Chairs, Pair of Ottomans, Upholstered en suite, Circular Centre Table, of Rosewood, Chiffonnier, with Plate of Glass at the Back, Brussels Carpet, Hearth Rug, Steel Fender and Fire Irons, &c. The DINING-ROOM and BREAKFAST PARLOUR contain a well made Mahogany Pedestal Sideboard, 6 feet wide, set of substan tial Dining Tables, 13 feet long, Twelve Mahogany Chairs, and a Set of Six Ditto, with Two Armed Chairs to match, Circular Loo Table, and a Pair of Swivel-top Card Tables, Mahogany Cabi net, Mahogany-framed Sofa, Easy Chair, Two Plates of Glass, 48 inches by 25 inches each, in Mahogany Frames, Chandeliers, of Bronze and Ormolu, Window Curtains, Fenders, &c. In the CHAMBERS are Two lofty Fonrpost Bedsteads, with Mahogany Footposts, and Drab Merino Damask Hangings, Painted Half-tester and Servants' Ditto, Hair Matresses, Feather Beds and Bedding, Pedestal and Single Wardrobe, of well seasoned Mahogany, Chests of Drawers, Toilet Tables and Wash stands, with Marble Tray Tops, Dressing Glasses, Painted Clothes Cupboard, Carpets, &c. The HALL, &c.—A large Mahogany Hat and Umbrella Stand, with Table in front and Marble Slab, Two Hall Chairs, with Carved Shell-shaped Backs, Barometer and Thermometer, Vase shaped Hall Lamp, Brussels Carpet, Floor Cloth, &c. Eight-day Clock, the useful Kitchen Requisites, &c. The PAINTINGI include a "View of Schloss Ely," by Charles Deane; " Farm lard." by Frederick Watts; "Lake of Geneva," by Linton ; "The Market Stall," by Frazer ; " View on the Thames," by John Wilson; also desirable Specimens by If. B. Willis, Marshall, arc.; Pair, "Morning and Evening," by Cole and Shalders ; "Sea Piece," by T. 7'. Niesen; " Virgin and Child," of the school of Carlo Dolce ; and an "Interior, with Portraits of Sir James and Lady Thornhill," by Bogarth,&c. The ENGRAVINGS comprise four subjects after Wilkie, fine im pressions;) " The Stag at Bay," after Landseer; "Bolton Ab laey in the Olden Time," "Ki ng J o h n s i gn i ng Magna Charts, " "Trial of Charles 1.," &c., handsomely Framed. Catalogues may be had on the Premises, and at Messrs. THOS. WINSTANLEY and SoNs' Office, Church-street. VALUABLE DWELLING-HOUSES, BRUNSWICK-ROAD. By Messrs. THOS. WINSTANLEY and SONS. On FRIDAY next, the Ist of February, at Half-past One for Two o'clock precisely, at the Clarendon-rooms, South John-street, subject to such conditions as may be then produced, THE Three modern-built RESIDENCES , N os. 42, 44, and 46, in Brunswick-road. The Property is held under a Lease from the Marquis of Salisbury, granted in 1845, for Seventy-five years, and will be sold subject to the stipulations therein contained. May be viewed on application to Mr. RICHARD R. HOLLINS, Estate Agent, No. 27, Lord Nelson-street; or to the AUCTION EERS, Church-street. Important SALE of STEAM-ENGINES, MACHINERY, RAIL WAY IRON WORK, NEW IRON, &c., BIRKENHEAD, CHESHIRE. • MESSRS. THOS. WINSTANLEY and SONS respectfully announce that they have received instructions from Messrs. Brassey and M'Cormack, who have recently com pleted the Contract for the Birkenhead Docks, to SELL by AUCTION, on MONDAY next, the 4th February, and following days. at Eleven o'clock precisely each day, on the Premises, at the Dock Yard, Canning-street, Birkenhead, near Liverpool, The whole of the valuable STEAM-ENGINES, MACHINERY, RAILWAY WORK, WROUGHT IRON, SMITHS' HEARTHS, ANVILS, TOOLS, and other Effects, the Property of the above Firm, comprising a capital Thirty-horse High.pressure Engine, Twenty-horse Condensing Engine, Twelve-horse High-pressure Engine, with Boiler and Fan, and a Five-horse Engine, all in ex cellent working condition, Gough's Patent Six-horse Pile Engine, Six Travelling Cranes, and a large Wood Stage, Nine Crab Winches, Four Dredging Pumps, Six Pile Engines, Chain Pump, Six Slough Pumps, Ten Quarry Gib Cranes, wo Oak Ditto, Forty-five Tons of Waggon Axles, Fifty Tons Iron Rails, Ten Tons Square Bar Iron, Cast and Blister Steel and new Iron. and Iron Work for Waggons, Thirty Earth Waggons, Thirty Stone Lorries, Twelve Smiths' Hearths, Anvils, Fifteen Pairs of Bel lows, large Quantity of Smiths' Tools, Work-benches and Vices, Circular Saw, Iron Shafting, and Leather Straps, new Wheels and Pinions, for Travelling Cranes, several Tons of Iron Chains, of various sizes, Iron Nippers and Hook, Taps and Dies, Nails, &c. The MISCELLANEOUS ARTICLES include Kitchen's Patent Weighing Machine, for Fifteen Tons, smaller Ditto, and a Scale Beam, with Fifteen Cwt. Iron Weights, Ten-inch Lathe, for Wood Turning, Eight Iron Turnstiles, Twelve Mooring Posts, large Iron Cistern, and Two Wood Cisterns, Lined with Lead, Quantity of Wheelbarrows, Thirteen Dozen Spades Rollers for Mortar-mills, Mortar Boxes, Mortar Flo a t, large Grindstones, Corn-crushing Mill, Cotton Wick, &c. Also, Four Punt Boats, Float for a Piling Engine, great variety of Wood Patterns, chiefly adapted for Railway Work, Timber and Planks, 100 Tons of Lime stone, Office Fixtures, valuable Surveying and Levelling Instru ments, nearly new, Six Pairs of powerful Mortar Millstones, with Pans and Shafting, Railway Line to Bidstone Quarry, Cranes, &c. To be viewed Three Days previous to the Sale, and Catalogues may be bad on the Premises, and at Messrs. Tuos. WINSTANLEY and Soxs' Office, Church-street, Liverpool. TO CLOSE AN ACCOUNT. By Messrs. Trios. WINSTANLEY and SONS, On TUESDAY, the 12th day of February next, at Two o'clock in the Afternoon, at the Clarendon Rooms, South John-street, in the following or such other lots as may be agreed on at the time of sale, and subject to conditions to be then produced, Lot „ALL that Piece of LAND, with the Two DWELLING -HOUSES thereon, situate in Derby road, Bootle, opposite Miller's Castle, containing in front thereto and at the back along the canal bank 33 yards 1 foot, now in the occupation of Mr. Malcolm and Mrs. Bowden, at a rental of £55 per annum each. The above premises are held under a lease dated sth March, 1835, for the lives of three persons, then aged 13, 12, and 11 years, and the life of the survivor of them, at the yearly rent of 2s, that Piece or Parcel of LAND, on the south side of Oxford-street, in Liverpool, containing in front thereto 137 feet 8 inches, or thereabouts, and running in depth backwards on the west side thereof in front to Laurel-street 57 feet 3 inches, and on the east side in front to Crown-street 15 feet 1 inch, or there abouts, and containing in the whole 796 superficial square yards, be the several dimensions thereof a little more or less. And also, all those Seven MESSUAGES or DWELLING-HOUSES erected upon the said Piece of Land, now known and distinguished as No. 1, Olive-street, and Nos. 52, 54, 56, 58, 60, and 62, Oxford street, now let at rentals amounting to £221 per annum. This lot is leasehold under the Corporation for a term of 75 years from the 2nd of May, 1845, at a peppercorn rent. Lot 3.—A1l that Piece of LAND, with the MESSUAGE thereon, situate on the north-west side of Basnett-street, Liverpool, ex tending in front thereto, and at the back, along a common passage, 15 feet ; and running in depth backwards on the north-east and south-west sides thereof 77 feet 9 inches, more or less, now known as No. 25, Basnett-street, and let at the yearly rent of .e5O. This lot is leasehold under the Corporation for a term of 75 years, from the 25th of March, 1822, and the Land-tax has been re deemed. Lot 4.—A1l that Piece or Parcel of LAND, with the MESSU AGE thereon, situate on the north side of Mount-pleasant, in Liver pool, containing in front thereto and at the back thereof, along a back street of 4 yards wide, 18 feet, and running in depth back wards on the east and west sides thereof 90 feet. The above premises are now known as No. 59, Mount-pleasant, and are now let at the yearly rent of £e3B. Lot 5.—A1l those 16 MESSUAGES or DWELLING-HOUSES, one thereof being No. 18, in Chaucer-street, in Liverpool, and the others being Nos. 2,3, 4 5,6, 7,8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, and 16, in Chaucer-buildings. Let at rents amounting in the whole to £lO9 4s. per annum. Lot 6.—A1l those Six MESSUAGES or DWELLING-HOUSES, situate and being Nos. 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, and 22, inßose-buildings, leading out of Rose-place, Liverpool. Let at rents amounting in the whole to ''s4 12s. per annum. The tenure of these Three Lots is freehold of inheritance. Lot 7.—A1l that PieceofLAND, with the MESSUAGE thereon, situate and being on the east side of Moor-place, in Liverpool, containing in front thereto and in breadth at the back, severally, 30 feet 6 inches, and running in depth backwards on the north and south sides, severally, 45 feet, more or less, bounded on the north and east sides thereof by Premises now or late of Mr. Richard Prior, on the south by a passage of three feet wide, and on the west by Moor-place. This Lot is Leasehold under the Corporation for the residue of A term of 75 years, commencing 29th September, 1829. For further particulars apply to Messrs. LACE, MARSHALL, RoscoE, and GILL, Solicitors, Union -court, Castle-street. TO GROCERS, HOTEL •KEEPERS, BROKERS, AND OTHERS. MR. HODGKINS has received instructions to SELL by AUCTION, without reserve, on the Premises, Stanley, Old Swan, opposite the Cattle Market, on WEDNESDAY, the 6th February next, at Eleven o'clock precisely (if not disposed of by private treaty), The genuine STOCK-IN-TRADE of a General Grocer, com prising every Article connected with the business; also the mo dern and valuable FIXTURES, consisting of Ranges of Mahogany Drawers. Canister Framing, Counters, Glass Cases, Stands, &c., Set of handsome Japanned Canisters complete, Brass Scales and Weights, Weighing Machine, Tea, Coffee, and Sugar Mills, Hand cart, and other useful Articles connected with the business. For all further particulars apply to Mr. EDWARD ROBBRTS, Accountant, Commerce-court, and for Catalogues to the A tlc- TIONEhIt, 5, Queen-square. BY ORDER OF 'I'HE EXECUTORS. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, SHOP FIXTURES, &c., WEST DERBY. On THURSDAY next, the 31st instant, at Elev en o ' c l oc k prec i se l y, on the Premises, Town Row, West Derby Village. By Messrs. WALKER and ACKERLEY. THE HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, SHOP FIX TURES, and remaining STOCK-IN-TRADE of a TOY DEALER and PERFUMER, comprisine Sets of Mahogany framed Chairs and Sofa, in Hair-cloth, Mahogany, Pembroke, and other Tables, Carpets, Oil-cloths, Fenders and Fire-irons, Sets of Iron Bedsteads, Feather Beds and Bedding, Painted Chests of Drawers, Toilet Tables, &c. ; together with the Shop Fixtures and remaining Stock-in-Trade. May be viewed on the Morning of Sale, and Catalogues had on the Premises, and at Messrs. WALKER and ACKERLEY'S Offices, 55, Church-street, Liverpool. C LAUGHTON, CHESHIRE. Elegant Modern HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, including Draw ing Room Suite in Walnut-wood, 61 octaves Cottage PIANO FORTE in ditto ' • two large CHIMNEY GLASSES, M a ho gany WARDROBES (one with plate glass in centre,) Japanned and Gilt DINNER SERVICE. TEA, COFFEE, and DESSERT DITTO, CUT GLASS, GAS CHANDELIERS, Cellar of Choice WINES, (about 75 Dozens), and other genuine Effects of a Gentleman removing from the neighbourhood. MESSRS. F. & J. HODGSON will SELL by AUCTION, on TUESDAY, the 12th February, punctually at Eleven o'clock, on the Premises, No. 1, Kenyon-place, Devon shire-road, Claughton, the 'Valuable and Elegant Modern HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, the whole in the beat possible condition, having been made to order about Two Years since. The DRAWING-ROOM SUITE in walnut-wood. of high finish and upholstered in Green and Gold French Silk Damask, includes Ca briole Buckingham Lounge, 6 Cabriole Chairs. 2 Lounging Ditto, Pair of Footstools, range of Green and Gold Damask Curtains with Gilt Cornice for large window, Writing Table on carved Pillars, Lady's Work Table, Elliptic Centre Table on massive Pillar and Scrolls, Chiffonnier 5 feet 5 inches long, with Plate Glass to back and centre door, and White Marble Top, the bril liant-toned 61 octaves Cottage Piano-forte, (by Roughead) in Walnut-wood Case, on carved Scroll Supports; Upright Chimney Glass in carved and gilt Frame, plate 60 inches by 52 inches ; Brussels Carpet, Hearth Rug, Three-light sliding Gas Chandelier in light Bronze. polished Steel Fender, and set of Fire Irons with Bronzed Mountings, Chimney Vases. In DINING- ROOM—Spanish mahogany Dining Tables 10 feet 6 inches by 4 feet 7 inches, Sliding Frame, Patent Screw, on massive carved Scroll Supports ; set of eight Cabriole Chairs with two Elbow Ditto to correspond, a Lounging Chair and a Couch, all in hair cloth ; Pedestal Sideboard 7 feet long, range of crimson Damask Curtains with Gilt Cornice for large Window, Brussels Carpet, crimson and green; Sliding Gas Chandelier for three lights, Chimney Glass, 62 inches by 46 inches; Fender in bronze and polished steel, Fire Irons, In BREAKFAST PARLOUR—Mahogany Couch and Lounging Chair in hair cloth, six Chairs with loose seats;iaGhaosgaCnhya,nadTelrieior for two lights, green Damask Curtains , sec. The PRINCIPAL BEDCHAMBERS contain , in Wardrobe with Plate of Silvered Glass in centre door, GO inches by 30 inches; Single Wardrobe, Tudor Bedstead with Green Damask Hangings, massive Four-post Ditto with Crimson Damask Draperies, two pairs of Toilet Tables with white Marbl e Tops, Toilet Glasses Towel Rails, Crib, Commode,urledHair Mattresses, Gilt and J apanned Chamber Services, Kidderminster c Carpets, Birchwood Chairs, Window Draperies, Bronzed and Enamelled Gas Brackets. The SECONDARY BEDCHAMBERS are furnished with polished birchwood French Bedstead and Chintz Hangings, with Spring Mattress; Iron Tudor Ditto. pillared Toilet Tables, painted Chests of Drawers, Carpets, Chairs, Toilet Glasses, Shower and Hip Baths, Fenders, &c. HALL AND STAlRS—Mahogany Hall Table with serpentine front, carved Scroll Supports and Marble Top ; two Hall Chairs, Bat and Umbrella Stand, Sexagon Hall Lantern in stained Glass, Brussels Stair Carpets, linen Carpet Covering, Sheeptkin and Rope ndi Door Mats, 011 Cl'oth. some electro-plated Tea and Coffee Equipage, Liqueur Frame, Japanned and Gilt Dinner Service, richly-pencilled Des sert and Tea Services, Bronzed Tea Urn, Cut Glass. The KITCHEN UTENSILS —Nine Victoria-shaped Dish Covers with plated embossed bandies ; Eight Days Clock, Window Blinds and Gas Brackets throughout the House, &c • The CELLAR OF WINE S —Ab out 75 dozens, includes . fine old Crusted Port, Sherry, East India Madeira, Champagne, Claret, Sparkling Moselle, also small quantities of Brandy and Whiskey. To be publicly viewed on MOND AY , the 11th Februar next, whe n C a t a logues may be had on the Premises, or previously of Massa& F. and J. HODGSON, at their Offices and Rooms, Argyle street, Birkenhead, who' will forward Catalogues by post on receipt of four postage stamps. bp Ructton. NEWSPAPER COPYRIGHT FOR SALE, IN LIVERPOOL. By Mr. BRANCH, On WEDNESDAY, the 13th day of February next, at Two o'clock in the Afternoon, at the Clarendon-rooms, South John-street, Liverpool, subject to conditions to be then and there produced (if not previously disposed of by Private Contract), THE COPYRIGHT OF THAT OLD-ESTABLISHED CONSERVATIVE NEWSPAPER; THE LIVERPOOL STANDARD, AND GENERAL COMMERCIAL ADVERTISER Together with the GOODWILL of the PRINTING AND STATIONERY BUSINESS Carried on in connexion with the Newspaper. *** The STOCK of TYPE, which is well-assorted, comprehen sive, and in good condition (a great portion of it being nearly new), together with a full-sized Single Cylinder PRINTING MACHINE, STEAM-ENGINE and BOILER complete, and other extensive Requisites for a Newspaper and General Printing Establishment, may be taken, by the Purchaser of the Copyright, at a fair valuation. For further particulars, and to treat for purchase by Private Contract, apply to the PROPRIETOR, at the Office of the Liverpool Standard, St. George's-crescent ; or to Mr. BRANCH, the Auctioneer, at his Offices in Hanover-street, Liverpool. EXCELLENT MODERN HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, EVERTON-TERRACE, By Mr. BRANCH, THIS DAY (Tuesday), the 29th instant, at Eleven o'clock, on the Premises, 37, Everton-terrace. THE valuable Modern HOUSEHOLD FURNI TURE, of a Gentleman leaving town. The DINING-ROOST and PARLOUR FURNITURE, which is of Mahogany and well manufactured, comprises Two Sets of Crown back Chairs, Cabriole Lounging Chair, a Couch, and a Sofa, Set of Sliding-frame Dining Tables, richly-carved Pedestal Sideboard, Circular Table on Pillar and Claws, Two elegant Silver-plate Man telshelf Glasses, each 50 inches by 40 inches, in richly orna mented Frames ; Brussels Carpets, Ormolu Gas Chandeliers, handsome Damask Window Curtains, Steel-mounted Fenders, Fire-irons, &c. The LODGING-ROOMS contain modern and elegant Four-post and Tudor Bedsteads, with tastefully arranged Damask Drapery Furniture, Three Sets of Drab Damask Window Curtains, excel lent Mahogany Trio Wardrobe, of Choice wood, th e panel of the centre formed of a fine Silvered Plate of Glass, about 64 inches by 18;_ elegant round-cornered Mahogany Chest o f D rawers, large Toilet Glasses, capital Mahogany Dressing Table, on Co lumns, with Italian Marble Tray Ton, and a Basin-stand to match ditto ; Kidderminster Carpets, Cane-seated Balloon Chairs, Painted Chests of Drawers and Dressing Tables, a Folding Couch in Damask, to form an occasional Bedstead, &c. The HALL and STAIRS are fitted with a superior Table with Marble Top, and Hat and Umbrella Stand attached, Figured Floor Cloth and Venetian Carpet. A few Kitchen and Culinary Utensils, and other Effects. Catalogues may be had on the Premises, or at Mr. BRANCH'S Offices, in Hanover-street. The HOUSE to - be on the Premises. FURNITURE, NILE-STREET. By Mr. BRANCH, TO-31ORROW (Wednesday), the 30th instant, at Eleven o'clock, on the Premises, No. 8, Nile-street. THE remaining pa r t o f th e va l ua bl e HOUSE HOLD FURNITURE, Dial Timepiece, Gas Fittings, and other Effects, the property of a Gentleman declining House keeping. The FURNITURE includes Six capital Mahogany-framed Chairs in Hair Cloth, Two Mahogany Rocking Chairs, Spring Stuffed, Mahogany-framed Sofa in Hair Cloth, Mahogany Pembroke Table, Single-plate Chimney Glass in Gilt Frame, the Plate 40 inches by 30 inches, Bronzed Chandeliers, Mahogany Wheel Ba rometer, Mahogany Chiffonier with Carved Back and Panelled Doors, Mahogany Circular Loo Table, Mahogany Chest of Drawers, Camp Bedsteads with Hangings, seasoned Feather Beds, Painted Chamber Articles, the Kitchen Requisites, &c. To be viewed on the Morning of Sale, when Catalogues may be had on the Premises, or at Mr. BRANCH'S Offices, Hanover -street. The HOUSE to be LET. IMPORTANT SALE OF PAPER-HANGINGS, HANOVER-ROO MS. By Mr. BRANCH, On THURSDAY next, the 31st instant, at Eleven o'clock, at the Hanover-rooms, A Large and comprehensive Stock of ROOM -L-11- PAPERS, of almost all descriptions, amounting to nearly 4000 Pieces, embracing a great variety of Modern and Fashionable Designs, of French and British Manufacture. Mr. BRANCH respectfully recommends this Stock to the atten tion of Merchants, Exporters, Architects, Builders, Est a t e A gen t s , Paper Stainers, Private Families, and the• Public generally, as the Goods are of excellent manufacture, of varied style and quality, and in perfect condition, the whole being of recent manufacture. To be viewed TO-MORROW (Wednesday), the 30th instant, when Catalogues may be had from Mr. BRANCH. HORSES, CARRIAGES, HARNESS, SADDLERY, &c., AT LUCAS'S REPOSITORY, LIVERPOOL, Each Day at Twelve o'clock precisely. By Messrs. LUCAS and CO., TO-MORROW (Wednesday), the 30th instant, TWENTY CART HORSES, with great power, substance, and activity, suitable for heavy draught purposes. and in prime working order. FIFTEEN SPRING VAN and HARNESS HORSES, LORRIES, CARTS, FLOATS, SPRING VANS, GEARS, &c. On THURSDAY, the 7th February next, SELECT SALE OF FORTY FIRST-CLASS HORSES. Entries to be made before THURSDAY next, the 31st instant. The whole on view prior to sale. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, Large Brilliant Plate CHIMNEY GLASSES, Lady's Mahogany Winged WARDROBE, Mahogany Marble-top DRESSING TABLE, WASHSTAND, and Miscella neous Effects, Clayton-square Rooms. MESSRS. BYFORD and SON will SELL by AUCTION, TO -MORROW (Wednesday), the 30th instant, at Eleven o'clock precisely, at , their Rooms, Clayton-square, a variety of Modern and Useful HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, Framed Engravings, Iron Chest, and other Miscellaneous Pro perty, removed for the Convenience of Sale, comprising a superior Mahogany Dining Table, on Telescope Frame s , L oo an d Snap Tables, Mahogany-framed Sofas, Sofa Bed, in hair cloth, Sets of Chairs, in Ditto, Chimney and Dressing Glasses, Mahogany Half-tester, Four-post, and French Bedsteads, Feather and Flock Beds, Dressing Tables and Washstands, Mahogany and Painted Chests of Drawers, Carpets, Fenders, Fire-irons, Kitchen Re &c. _ _ May be viewed on the morning of Sale, when catalogues may be had at the rooms. FREEHOLD AND LEASEHOLD PROPERTY IN LIVERPOOL AND BIRKENHEAD. By Mr. WILLIAM GREEN, On FRIDAY next, the Ist day of February, at Two o'clock in the Afternoon, at the Clarendon-rooms, South John-street, Liverpool, subject to conditions of sale to be then produced. Lot 1. Piece of LAND, with th e WAREHOUSE A 111. and FOUNDRY thereon, situate on the west side of Crooked-lane, Canning-place, in Liverpool, containing in front to Crooked-lane 51 feet 9 inches, on the west 20 feet 5 inches, and in depth on the south side 54 feet 6 inches, and on the north side 45 feet 2 inches ; then turning off and running in a southwardly direction 5 feet 2 inches, and thence in further depth 10 feet. The Tenure is Leasehold under the Corporation of Liverpool for 75 years, commencing 22nd February, 1838. The FIXTURES, &c., in the Foundry, viz., Iron Cupola Steam. engine, Drilling Machine, Crane, Bellows, Anvils, Moulds, Pat terns, &c., may be either tak e n by th e purchaser at a valuation, or be rejected. Lot 2. A Piece of LAND, with the MESSUAGE or DWELLING HOUSE thereon, No. 9, Cumberland-terrace, Upper Parliament street, Liverpool, containing in front thereto and at the back severally 23 feet 3 inches, and iu depth on the east and west sides severally 88 feet. The 'Tenure is Leasehold under the Corporation of Liverpool for 75 years, commencing on the 6th February, 1847. Lot 3. A Piece of LAND, with the Two MESSUAGES or DWELLING-HOUSES thereon, numbered respectively 19 and 20, in Somerville-street, in Birkenhead. containing in front thereto 30 feet, and at the back or east side 31 feet, and in depth (including the area) on the north side 90 feet 4 inches, and on the south side 83 feet 3 inches. The Tenure is Freehold of Inheritance in Fee Simple. Printed particulars, with plan, may be had of the Auctioneer, Market-street, Birkenhead ; of Messrs. J. W. and J. HAY, Archi. tects and Surveyors, 4, Cable-street; or of Mr. HENRY BELL, Solicitor, 16, North John-street, Liverpool. tim anttb. WANTED, a thorough English SERVANT-OF ALL-WORK.—Apply at 5, Roacoinmon-street. TO MERCANTILE AND OTHER PARTIES DESIROUS OF INCREASING THEIR INCOME. THE DIRECTORS of an Established INSURANCE COMPANY, extending their business in this district. wish to form on a liberal basis an effective AGENCY CON NECTION with a Gentleman of ENERGY and INFLUENCE, and whose avocations lead him into the various adjacents districts. Communications and interviews will be treated confidentially.— Addreas with real name, &c., to the SECRETARY, 45, Colman street, London. So be *eib. MO be SOLD, by PRIVATE TR EATY , a goo d modern builtA. Freehold DWELLING-HOUSE, No. 84, Parliament street, and Prince's-park-road, consisting of—Basement Story, Kitchen, Wash-house, Scullery, Servants' Bed-room, Two Pan tries, Larder, Wine Cellar. Beer Cellar and other Vaults, &c., Two large Ciste rns f or reserve W a t er ; F irst Floor, Entrance-hall, 9 feet wide, Dining-room, 27 ft. 3 in. by 18 ft., Breakfast-room, 17 ft. 7 in. by 18 ft. , Drawing-room, 27 ft. by 18 ft., Parlour, 18 ft. by 18 sin , Butler's Pantry, Strog-room, Store-room ; Second-floor, or First pair Story, font ' f School-room 23 ft. 2 in. by 18 ft., Bed-room, ft. 9 • by 9ft • Dressing-room, 18 in. .. back, 18 ft. 5 in . . by 16 ft. 7 in., Dressing-room, 18 ft. 5 in. bed-room, 14 ft. by 11 ft. , Bath-room, 14 ft. by 8 ft., S bß r e o d r l- e or r of o to o . : for Linen, &c. - Second.pair Story, Three Front Bed- T rooms hree , HFoorusres,BaccokaciShe.hd-oru080:11 Sa•;,dalsGor,ooGinarstno,usiten.cl The Ground consists of about 1,150 Square Yards. For permission to inspect, and for further particulars. apply at the office of Mr. S. BOOKER, Solicitor, 46, Castle-street. MO be SOLD, by PRIVATE TREATY, a DWEL i_ LING-HOUSE. No. 8, Rodney-street, opposite the Scotch Kirk, and adjoining Roscoe-street, at the back, consistin g, io'cnothe Ground Floor, of a Front and Bach Parlour, wi t h Folding Kitchen, and Sculle r y, a ll Cellared ; on the Fi rs t Floor, D 3 raw e i e n r g s, room • and on that and the Second Floor, Eight Bed-rooms, with . Double Staircase. All the Rooms are Furnished with good sub stantial modern Furniture and Household Utensils, which may be taken at a Valution, if required, with Immediate Possession, the Owner being obliged to leave the town. For permission to inspect, and for further particulars, apply to Mr. 5. Boors, Solicitor, 46, Castle-street. THE LIYERPO6I, STANDARD. Commercial s:Fars. Zbls Dap. THIS DAY (Tuesday), the 29th instant, at Half-past One o'clock, at the Commercial Sale-room, Temple-court, 6 Tierces American PIGS HEADS, in dry salt, 17 Hhdis. Ditto DITTO in pickle, per Arctic, from New York. WM. GARDNER and CO., ]3rokers. Apply to THIS DAY (Tuesday), the 29th instant, at Half-past One o'clock at the Commercial Sale-room, Temple-court, About 3.000 Boxes American CHEESE. Apply to Messrs. TRIMMER and GRAINGER, Bank-chambers, Cook-street ; or to WM. GARDNER and CO., Brokers. On account of whom it may concern. Tnis DAY (Tuesday), the 29th instant, at Half-past One o'clock, at the Commercial Sale-room, Temple-court, 567 Barrels FRENCH. PORK, per Eugke, from Morlaix. WM. GARDNER and CO., Brokers. Apply to THIS DAY (Tuesday), the 29th instant, at Halt-past One o'clock, at the Commercial Sale-room, Temple-court, 120 Barrels Choice AMERICAN LARD. Apply to Messrs. MCANDREW, SoNs, and HALL, Merchants or to WM. GARDNER and CO., Brokers. sions, the majority may begin to question the use of a Government, or, indeed of a Parliament, except to vote supplies, increase taxation, and indulge in idle and profitless discussions. Recent Acts of Parliament have been but a mockery of legislation, reflecting dis grace on all concerned, and calling loudly for reform, laws being made at the dictation of the lowest class of mob agitators. A Bill for regulating hackney car riages in the metropolis was altered in its enactments because the cab-drivers refused to ply for hire ; a Bill to put a stop to Sunday trading in London was with drawn, because a mob of ragamuffins and the lowest ruffians assembled in Hyde Park and broke windows in defiance of the police; and the Bill to diminish the opening of public-houses and beer-shops on Sundays was altered because similar means were used to inti mitate our chicken-hearted Cabinet Ministers. They are destitute of moral courage, deficient in ability, and possessing no quality entitling them to the confidence of any party, or section of a party ; and yet, because of their professions to prosecute the war, about-which the people felt strongly, and which would have been infinitely better done by a Conservative Ministry, these men have been permitted to fritter away the best interests of the country, and now have the hardihood to claim credit for their good management. It is time that the Conservatives, as a party, be thought themselves seriously of their position, and the duty which they owe to themselves and the common cause. It may have been prudent to permit the exist ence of a Ministry upon sufferance when great inte rests were at stake which may have been imperilled by political contests at home, but a day of reckoning must come, and the longer it is delayed the worse will be the settlement. Forbearance has been pushed, hoWever, almost to the verge of endurance, experience has proved that our position abroad has been in no way improved by simulated unanimity at home, or endangered by a Ministerial crisis, as was shown when the coalition was expelled, and we have therefore a right to assume that even the pending negotiations will be in no way damaged, but rather improved, by attention being paid to our own affairs, which are in timately concerned in the rjght men being in the right places. THE PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE. PRESIDENT PIERCE was so anxious to make known his sentiments, and publish the address which he hoped would secure him a re-election, that he could not wait for the organisation of the House of Repre sentatives, but sent them his Message, which they, under the circumstances, very properly refused to receive. The only point in it which may be considered of any interest in this county, is his laboured com plaint against Great Britain, for an alleged infringe ment of the CLAYTON - BULWER treaty, with reference to interference in the affairs of Central America. But while he endeavours to assume a belligerent attitude, which he hopes may serve him in good stead when the choice of a President for the next four years is the question at issue, he seems by no means confident of having taken the right course. His comments throughout betray his being willing to wound, and yet afraid to strike ; for while he appears to insist strongly on the violation of the treaty by Great Bri tain, he professes great confidence in an amicable adjustment of the difference, as though he dreaded to provoke an hostility which he wishes at the same time to persuade his countrymen he is not afraid to encounter. The whole of this petty storm is founded upon a ridi culous assumption by the United States of their right to dictate to European powers as to their dealings with all the rest of the Continent of America. The possession of Honduras and the protectorate of the Mosquito territory by England are of far older date than the treaty alleged to be violated ; nor could it have been supposed when the treaty was entered into that it had any other meaning than to restrain future acquisitions by either party, so that Central America, which was about to become the highway to the Pacific, might be preserved in its state of comparative inde pendence. Whatever may be the assumptions of American statesmen, Great Britain has never acknowledged that absurd claim to exclude all European interference with the whole American continent. It may have been in some degree partially acted upon, because non interference, except in cases of urgent necessity, has been a rule of English policy, but our hands are not to be tied because the ITnited States Government choose to set up a claim, the assertion of which, if tamely submitted to, may ultimately result in refusing our right to defend the Island of Cuba from their piratical expeditions. The time may come when Mexico may claim our aid against another aggression to gain another California ; or the States themselves, no longer united, of which there seems some prospect, may demand our interference, should some of the northern ones, preferring British government, wish to annex themselves to Canada. Such events are by no means improbable, as shown by the disunion which appears to prevail in the American Congress. It has long been predicted by those who have watched anxi ously the progress of American institutions, that sooner or later a division of the Northern and Southern States would be inevitable, for the antagonistic prin ciples of slavery and freedom could not long work harmoniously together, however mutual forbearance might prolong the catastrophe. When, some few weeks since, a portion of the Ame rican press assumed a belligerent tone, and war with America was becoming a topic of conversation, we then stated that it was merely an ebullition of popular effervescence, in order to give excitement to an election contest. There is no doubt that President PIERCE was endeavouring to prepare the public mind for his message to Congress, and, in despair of any claims to popular sympathy, trying to make political capital out of a pretended defiance to England. It is the whole secret of his laboured exposition of the CLAY- TON-BULWER treaty; and as he has evidently mistaken the tone of public feeling in America, for his warlike notes have failed to meet with a reponse, there can be little doubt that his electioneering movement wil prove a failure, another President will be elected, and then we shall hear no more about war. The interests of trade, the love of hard dollars, will predominate, and though the vote may be agreed to for the increase of the American navy, it will have no reference what ever to.any anticipation of a breach of the good un. derstanding which exists between the two countries. RAILWAY REFORM. WE have before called attention to the condition of the enormous 'amount of capital invested in railways, and its manifest want of due appreciation when judged of by the quotations in Railway Share lists. Much of this is to be attributed to the disfavOur in which this species of investment has fallen, owing to the senseless opposition of rival Directors, and the great amount of capital literally wasted in Parliamentary and legal expenses,—a state of affairs by no means improved by the exposures which occasionally take place, as instanced some time since in the case of the celebrated Railway King, and more recently in the doings of the Eastern Counties Railway Board. It is .hardly, therefore, a matter of surprise that the pro mises of future dividends should be looked upon with somewhat of suspicion, and that the public, before making an investment in such apparently uncertain securities, should require an ample margin for pre sumed contingencies. Shareholders complain, and with' justice, of unprofitable branches constructed, and of competing trains being run without profit ; while those who have the property at stake, with dividends becoming small by degrees and miserably less, are altogether at the mercy of Directors, who may com pensate themselves by the emoluments and patronage attaching to their office. It has long been an object of ardent desire to obtain a remedy for this unsatis factory state of things, and which was a question of some importance, considering the magnitude of the interests involved; but the suhject was beset with difficulties insurmountable; and the more so, as Rail way Shareholders were widely scattered, changing every day, and possessing no common bond of unity by which their numbers could be made available as an element of strength. Some time since it was proposed that the Government should appoint auditors of Railway accounts, but then came the jealousy of Government interference with private property, which rendered the scheme abortive. Occasionally com mittees of investigation have been appointed, but their proceedings have rarely led to any practically beneficial result, shareholders being naturally unwilling to depreciate their own property ; and so Boards of Directors have virtually had immunity for all their doings, however imprudent, injudicious, or even re prehensible. An attempt, however, has at length been made to try the effect of general combination, and accordingly on Tuesday last a meeting was held in London under the presidency of Mr. MALirts, M.P., and a society formed under the title of " The Railroad Proprietors' Association." The avowed object of the association is the protection of railway property, by restricting, and where possible closing, capital account, the sup pression of unremunerative tariffs by territorial arrangements, and by entertaining all questions conducive to the benefit of railway property, in the shape of economical working or otherwise. There can be no doubt that the interests of shareholders require some protective measures against the injuries which appear to have been inflicted by the conduct of Directors and the want of unity between rival concerns ; but the objects set forth by this new asso ciation are not the most desirable, while the real wants are left wholly unprovided for, or at any rate, unnoticed. By far the most important requirement is a more efficient audit of railway accounts, and this ' might be accomplished by the appointment of a body of competent auditors, invested with full powers of investigation ; and if their appointment were entrusted to an association of shareholders, it would obviate the difficulty; occasioned by a jealousy of Government interference. Such a point gained would do far more for the interest of shareholders than any of the objects professed to be sought by the association. We are aware that the closing of capital account has long been anxiously desired as a means of protec tion to the shareholders ; but it is not always attain able, owing to bonds and debentures falling due and being renewed at varying rates of interest. Again, much erroneous opinion exists as to what are called unremunerative tariffs, as though the receipts of a railway augmented in proportion with the increase of fares. The fact is more often the reverse ; and if the shareholders hope to increase their dividends by raising the charges for traffic, they will find them selves grievously disappointed. There is no want of evidence. The London and Brighton Company has been conspicuous for running trains at low fares, and yet their dividends are higher and their shares bear a better price than almost any other great trunk line. Take the Southport line for another example. Last year the fares were reduced by competition till they were ridiculously low, and yet in one week the traffic produced £7,000 to the Lancashire and Yorkshire Company alone for trains running in and out of Southport, an amount considerably greater than was ever received from the previous rates. Excursion trains also, however low the fares, produce far greater profits than the ordinary trains ; and it will be found the interest of shareholders to promote the traffic derived from low charges as far more remune rative than the tariffs which are to be promoted by territorial arrangements. The interests of the public as well as shareholders would then be consulted ; and as dividends increased we should hear less of com plaints against the management of Railway Directors. THE " MERSEY CONSERVANCY."—The commissioners for the improvement of Birkenhead and Claughtou-cum-Grange, n pursuance of the powers in them vested, have given notice, dated the 15th instant, to the acting conservator of the Mersey, to the clerk of the peace for the county of Lancaster, to the clerk of the peace for the county of Chester, and to the clerk of the peace for the borough of Liverpool, that they intend, within two months from the above date, to erect certain quays, wharfs, &c., in the said notice set out, in or adjoining the river Mersey at Monk's Ferry. COUNTY COURT JURISDICTION.—IR the Court of Ex chequer, on Saturday, Mr. Milward moved for a prohibition to the Judge of the Liverpool County Court in several cases, on the ground that they did not fall within his jurisdiction. The plaint was brought under the 85th section of the 9th and 10th of Victoria, chap. 95, which gave the County Courts jurisdic tion to try suits for "any legacy under a will," and it was now contended for the defendant that the case did not fall within that section. It appears that in 1839 a man died, and by his will he gave certain furniture, goods, and debts to the defend ant (who was his executor), in trust, to sell and realise the same, and invest £lOO and the interest thereon, until the plaintiff (his nephew), then a minor, should come of age, and then upon trust to pay him the same, with power to ad vance the whole, or any portion, if such a step should be de sirable. A similar provision was also made for two sisters of the plaintiff, to the extent of £6O. At the death of the tes tator the mother of the children was " on the parish," and the defendant made from time to time certain advances for the sup- Port and benefit of the children, which exhausted all the funds ; and when they came of age they each brought an action in the County Court against the defendant, to recover so much of their respective legacies as fell within its jurisdiction, abandoning the excess beyond that sum, The learned judge, on objection being made, stayed execution, in order that this rule might be discussed, and it was now argued for the defend ant that the section of the act only applied to the case of a mere legacy, where nothing remained to be done but for the executor to hand it over to the legatee. In the present case, however, the executor was clothed with a complicated trust, and the legatees, by the process of the. County Court, were virtually suing him for a breach of the trust.—Mr. Aspland showed cause against the rule, and cited a case where this court held that a sum given to an executor in trust to pay to the legatee was a legacy which could be recovered in the County Court.—Mr. Milward, in reply, showed the distinction drawn between a legacy in the hands of an executor and one in the hands of one who was both executor and trustee, in which latter case the legatee could only resort to equity.—The Court was of opinion that the distinction so taken was well founded, and that in the present case the County Court had no jurisdic tion. The rule for a prohibition must therefore be made abso lute in each action.—Judgment accordingly. PAINFUL SCENE AT TIIE POLICE-COURT.-011 Saturday, before Mr. Mansfield, a well-dressed man was charged with having, on the 14th September last, and at other times, stolen some silver spoons, ten silver dessert forks, and other property, to the value of £3O or £35. The prisoner was very much dis tressed, crying the whole of the time the case was being heard ; while his wife, a respectably-dressed young person, with a child in her arms, sat just under the dock, weeping piteously. Mr. Stephen Schilizzi, a Greek merchant, of this town, said the prisoner had been in his service about nine months as but ler, and the plate was put entirely under his care. He was not aware of any impropriety until Detective-officer Povey went to him on Friday, when he identified the articles of plate produced his property, and as a portion of the plate entrusted to the pri soner's care. Mr. Green, pawnbroker, Marybone, pointed out several forks and spoons as having been brought by the pri soner, on different occasions, to his shop. He first came on the 4th of September, and pledged a spoon, which he said had been given to his child by its sponsor, as a christening gift. He came again on the 20th November, and pledged a spoon; again on the 12th instant, in witness's absence, and pledged another teaspoon. Thinking the case one of suspicion, witness gave instructions that if the prisoner called again that he was to be watched. On the 24th he called again, and pledged a pair of trousers. He was followed to Mr. Schilizzi's, Holly-road, Fairfield; and information was afterwards given to the police. Mr. Edward Byford, pawnbroker, deposed to the prisoner pledging a silver fork, on the Bth November last, in the name of Stephen Shephardson. David W. Winstanley, assistant with Mr. Woodruff, pawnbroker, Pembroke-place, stated that, on the 24th August, the prisoner pledged a spoon at his master's shop, stating that. it was a christening gift. He said his name was Shephardson, and that he lived at No. 8, Ashton-street. • -Mr: Frederick Walter, pawnbroker, London-road, deposed. to .the prisoner pledging spoons and forks on the 20th October and Bth instant. Povey, the detec tive officer, stated that, in consequence of evidence received from Mr. Green,. he apprehended the prisoner, and charged him with robbing his master. He admitted the offence, said he was very sorry for it, and that lie had in tended to have redeemed the articles, and restored them to the stock of plate belonging. to Mr. Schilizzi. Mr. Mansfield, (addressing the prisoner :) • •Do you wish to plead guilty P The prisoner: Yes; but indeed I intended to restore them. In reply to the bench, Mr. Schilizzi said the prisoner had been in his employ nine months : that he was a most excellent ser vant—the best, in fact, he had ever had ; that previously to coming into his service, he was in the house of Mr. Bodo canachi about a year, and that that gentleman was very much satisfied with the manner he had conducted himself while with o p n er2 y s l o e r o ry f l t i h v a in t g a a-year.l;i;:a ft s;vfills: said surprised in his position, so highly spoken of, and . having a life of use he w ; is h v is er s y t fulness open to him, should have fallen into a temptation, of what nature known to himself and the Almighty, to induce him to commit this criminal act. It was a lamentable and painful thing for the. court to do, but it must pass a severe sentence. The prisoner had come into the posession of• valu able property in trust—a trust which he had violated, and, instead of protecting, had stolen the property so placed in his care. He must be sentenced to six months' hard labour. Mr. Mansfield directed that the whole of the recovered property should be restored to Mr. Schilizzi, who, he was sure, would make some suitable present to Mr. Green, to whose honesty and praiseworthy conduct he was indebted for the discovery of the.robbery. Ealtbnesbay. To•MURROW (Wednesday,) the 30th instant, at Twelve o'clock, at the Public Sale-room, Exchauge-bnildings, 317 Blocks GU'ITA PERCHA, 1,426 DEER HORNS, 10,000 Malacca CANES, Per Rival, from Sincapore, in Albert Dock.—Apply to T. and H. LITTLEDALE and CO., Brokers. Sbursbap. On THURSDAY next, the 31st instant, at Twelve o'clock, at the Brokers' Office, 13, Exchange-buildings, 1,365 Bags Bengal RICE. Landing ex Blackburn, from Calcutta, 2 and 3, Albert Dock.— Apply to T. and H. LITTLEDALE and CO., Brokers. NOTICE. U R QUHART AND ADA,MSON'S NEW HOUSE FURNISHING GUIDE IS NOW READY, And may be had on application. THE HOUSE FURNISHING ESTABLISHMENT, 13 AND 15, BOLD-STREET. Liverpool, January 24, 1856. THE Etberpoot tanbarb+ TUESDAY, JANUARY 29, 1856. THE NEGOCIATIONS FOR PEACE. TEE papers during the past week have been busily discussing the possibilities and probabilities of the proposed negotiations for peace, and various have been the reports circulated with reference to the intentions of Russia, and the proceedings of the Allies with regard to the continuation of preparations for the time when another campaign might be opened. All this may be attributed to the absence of any other topic of sufficient importance to command public attention, and the necessity for saying something on a subject which necessarily continues to excite a large share of interest amongst all classes. It must, however, be remembered, that for the present, at least, all is conjecture ; and, though it is known that a convention has been concluded between the res pective representatives of Austria and Russia to accept the propositions of the former as the basis of further negotiations for peace, we must wait until the Western Powers are formally made parties to the affair, before we can arrive at any reasonable conclusion as to the probable result. On Thursday a telegraphic despatch from Paris announced that an armistice had been signed in London the day before. This was truly going abroad to learn news of home. We must bear in mind that the intelligence of the unconditional acceptance by Russia of the Austrian proposals was received by electric telegraph, which is not the official mode of conveying the decisions of Courts, though convenient for the sake of speed. The authorised consent of the Russian Court would have to be conveyed by special ambassador from St. Petersburg to Vienna, whence it must be conveyed to London and Paris, before any ulterior proceedings could take place, so that several days must necessarily elapse, however the transaction may be hastened, before any ulterior proceedings can take place. Indeed, so far from an armistice having been signed, it is said that the preparations, particularly with reference to the Baltic fleet, are being pressed with renewed vigour ; and nothing Whatever has taken place to show the slightest intention on the part of the Allies to cease their exertions. This is much the wisest policy, for however sincere the EMPEROR of Russia may be in his pacific professions, it is better to be provided against any contingency than to place reliance on the sincerity of a government which has shown itself so little deserving of confidence. We. are told that orders have been sent from St. Petersburg to cease all hostilities in the Crimea, intelligence which, if true, amounts to nothing, as the season prevents any military operations of importance. If Russia be sincere in her professions, she will remove all obstacles to a speedy settlement, by an unequivocal concession of the very moderate terms demanded of her ; and until this be done so as completely to satisfy all parties, both England and France will be fully justified in maintaining their belligerent attitude. THE PARLIAMENTARY CAMPAIGN. ALTIIOI7GH Ministers may congratulate themselves on . what may be called a lucky escape from the consequences of much mis-management—inefticient arrangements, preparations always too Lie for the purpose intended, and parsimony compensated by reckless extravagance : the Conservatives have natu rally a great interest in the course which is about to be pursued with reference to political parties. It will be absurd to pretend that the country is satisfied with the present Administration, or that because the war, for which so many sacrifices have been made, is likely to be brought to a conclusion, that Lord PAL MERSTON and his subordinates are qualified to conduct the mighty interests at present entrusted to their charge. There is hardly a question of importance, and there are many on which legislation is imperatively needed, which can be safely entrusted to such hands with the probability of arriving at any successful result. As a Ministry, they have been submitted to upon the professions of Lord PALMERSTON to prose cute the war with vigour ; and, because the nation was anxious on this point, other deficiencies, however great, were overlooked ; but it is time that not only our representatives but the constituent body should calmly consider whether Great Britain is to be allowed to drift into some anomalous position, without men at the helm of public affairs who know either her wants or the means of satisfying them. Unfortunately the Conservative party, notwith standing its numbers and influence, has no recognised leaders who may fairly be said to command the co n f i . dence of the great body, and whose ability and zeal may be relied upon without doubt or distrust. There are abundance of the elements of political strength, but the band to render them available appears to be the most in request. The Earl of DERBY, it is true, possesses talents of a high order, his patriotism i s undoubted, and he commands .a considerable amount of influence both in and out of Parliament, but it is shrewdly suspected that he is deficient in that love a hard work and self-denying devotion to public duties which are indispensable in a great political chief. Were he, like the late Lord GEORGE BENTINCK, to sell his stud of race-horses, abandon the turf as a pur suit no longer fitted for gentlemen after the experience of the Rugeley case, and devote his great abilities to the public service, the Conservatives might look for ward with something like confidence to the forth coming session of Parliament, and hope might be entertained of the country deriVing some of the practical benefits of legislation. If, however, no better results are to be experienced than was the case during the last -tiro or three fies. JANUARY 29, 1556, RAILWAY R_EFO.R-11' MEETING YESTERDAYS A MEETING was held yesterday, in the Coitol for The meeting, thepurpo seofwhich formin g had a d ßa be n Ra ilwaycalled forShareholdern eo but thinly attended. Among those p r esent were sec ,fs tlemen deeply interested in railway property; and' bat very short notice given of the intention to hold t he there would, doubtless, have been m an y more in at teil i e l o tion. 1 Mr. G. MA xwma, moved that Mr. Lawrence vr,, M.P., take the chair. s pe The CHAIRMAN said all must agree that tue which the meeting was called was one o f great I intY No one, who, like him, had been d ee ply invoiVe%,4 portant business of railways, s i nce th e i r first could be indifferent to those matters which have ernes of impairing the value of onetf th e fi nes t prop don, kingdom. Mr. Maims, a gentleman from I , o oa eb i l address the meeting, and lay before them the restilto!. ; Hence in connexion with the subject. On one poi nt lie from that gentleman. He (th e c h a i rman ) cons leler t the great arterial or trunk rail wa y s h a d b ee n keptb) lo :! and not mixed up with ill-conside re d b ranc hes, sre, s l, been reaping 10 or 12 per cent o n th e ou tl a id capital' .. opposed this mode of extendin g th e ra il wa y systere he rd opposed the formation of the b ranc h f ro m 3 1 P.,.. fo j Crewe, and, being overruled, had p ro t es t e d againt sidered that the rapid restitution of the absorbed . that branch bad induced the formation of others' ty cause of the depreciation of rail wa y p ro p e rty w a competition instituted between railway companie s 'oo The competition between the L ancas hi re a nd - for ge the East Lancashire was an instance in point. 01 said, a shareholder in both, and could speak with e e l io , terestedness on the one side or the other. ComP a t 4 to act by each other as indi v id ua l s are com pelled v tit io railway companies did not d o so . Th e grea t conq e or tween the Great Western and th e L on d on an d Noll 0 arose out of the culpable disposition of a g entleTea ° ,,,jo, a director of the latter, but who was not so n0W;,.1, had the most disastrous con sequences. B u t for t I L . ce o competition, we might have bee n d er i v i ng 10 ;Per the original cost of these railways. re, I Mr. MALINS said, he felt it a duty to attend 'leo to, to lay before the meeting, as he had been requested ; few of the facts which had occurred to him in his . •;( $ l O As he had stated on a previous occasion, the eaP" t he railways was about twenty times as great as that e , of England, and six or ei g ht ti mes as great as in the cotton trade, which was one of the most the kingdom ; and yet, in defiance of this great il e rf railway property, it has been ex p ose d t o, an d s till s f r oo a downward tendency. This, in a great degree, arise s ol fact of not having made any serious attempt to ~ t 1 capital account. The depreciation of railway Pr. er of' now become such, that me n w h o b oas t o f t h e se curiti o ' investments are proud to tell u s th a t th ey d o n ot be', D, shilling of railway stock ; yet th ese same men do P s , to invest capital in foreign ra il ways . Thi s i s such a ) things as to call loudly for amendment. (Cheers./ 1 4 chairman remarked, a great deal of this depreciatioVo , brought about by injudicious investments. It asserted of me that I consider four per cent. ,a . , 5 ; 3 0' remuneration for railway in v e s t men t s . I 13 01 u f opinion. I maintain that thi s , th e or di nary i n t er est 4 ;4 1 is as reasonable a matter t o b e prov id e d f or as is p which locomotion is secured; but I never said 0r e' such a return was at all a d equa t e t o remunera te t"y, holders, who, at the least, ar e en titl e d t o s i x per c ent. 40 per mile has been found to be about the average °?' A• 10 the railways construct e d. Thi s requ i res an annu ,•-• £7,000 per mile, at 4 per cent. This at even the tO.! rates of charge leaves such a ra t e o f marg i n as otig,`:DJJ discourage us in carrying on th e t ra d e ; b u t , if it 61V , not better want a traffic w hi c h i s unremunera ti v e 0 In Liverpool and Manchester men are said to bent looking after their o wn i n t eres t , ye t w i t h this qu aff '' . in common with their fellows, have allowed theirj e (for they are large hold ers o f ra il way property ) to dated in the way in which it h as b een . I am nOlOl to one particular line or company, nor th e advcea„.ol) other ; I am inclined to advoc a t e th e general iani shareholders (cheers); yet I find we are so p l ace d ever profit may arise, the ordinary shareholders, legatees, can only obtain what remains after all 1 11. 0 A claims have been sati s fi e d. Th e honourable c h a ir remarked that the making branch lines has been pry and no doubt it has been so. But when we reraeg, e l l : o l the greatest parallel b ranc h li ne i n the country , Valley, was the favourite scheme of the man who wa s thought of in this dist r i c t, Si r R o b ert Peel, 111;°01 turned the first sod, how can we consider it possibie de , them ? With such an example before us, a nd the, 4 every district which is not a l rea d y accommodated 01'01 of railway transit to possess it, it would have been , will be, difficult to prevent the construction of thern• ft sj The CHAIRMAN : Let the parties requiring theta de cost of them themselves. 0 1 Mr. MALINS : One great cause o f the depreciation t ° way property must be laid t o th e c hi rge of t h e polists who hold the carrying on them. As an iW i eat s a gentleman told him he wan t e d 1 , 500 b a l es of goo ds Manchester to this town, and he found that he c ould f e j lool done by an arrangement with one h ouse on l y, a t a el op shilling per bale. (Hear, h ear .) H e was clearly etei, that the carrying business of railways should be coll i er railway companies. (Cheer s .) A n d , as a reme d y for 0 .4 sent evils, he should suggest the establishment of 113 deed tion, having for its object among other things the ad O P,,P means which should effectually preclude the mix capital with revenue. (Cheers.) One striking fact is tration of the effects of corruption and favouritisra l , le A allude to, was that a ye ar or t wo ago , i ron from Staa° was brought to Liverpool at a rate little more than ca t e 4to that charged for the same goo d s on th e i r carr i age to I have endeavoured to ascertain how this could be, e 'for excuse could be given for it, but have hitherto failed be lf, south, we have so high a n o pi n i on o f th e sagac it y o f t 011 cashire people, that we are desirous of obtaining co-o P i e,,, in our movement from thi s di s t r i c t , an d i n or d er too t has been the object of thi s v i s it h ere. H e conc l u d e d by his readiness to answer any question which might be (1 requisite. or Mr. WRIGLEY (of Manchester), bad come here, 1, i); that a similar meeting was to be held in ManchesterWi wise he should not h ave come. T o set h i mself r i g ht meeting, he might say at once he had been, seven ° V years ago, a director of th e E as t L ancas hi re line, but ha tired in disgust at the gros s i mmora lit y which pervs"to system • and he had been ever s i nce va i n l y a tt emp ting t d, i r himself a large amount of p ro p er ty w hi c h was inve,,secur railways. From what he h a d seen an d h ear d , he fne time would come when ra il way proper t y wou l d b e con chiefly with the .view of paying the salaries of the L, 0 1 ,1 5 , without any reference to th e i n t eres t o f t h e s h a re. o f (Hear, hear.) Much had been said of the immorality • r rectors, but he believed they were just what sharehold e 74 made them. In too many instances men had been VI, iLI,4 the direction of railway s , no t on acconnt of their manage them in a fair and legitimate way, but becan, were supposed to hav e b een b roug h t up in a "good Nell that is, that they would be abl e t o ra i se th e ra t es of dirtolt,,, without being too scrupulous as to how that should be about. Such an association as the one now sought tO,, erf tablished would be comp e t en t t o cope w i t h some of thy` complained of, but would not, in his opinion, meet re 3 ot portant ones. One mai n cause o f t h e m i sma nageLetri railways was to be traced to the facilities with which u 0 1 4", have been enabled to proc ure money f or t h e payment (llep vidends, out of the capital stock of the companies. ef, hear.) He (Mr. W.) had s o me ti me ago wr i tten a lets -15; the Times, which had appeared on the 23rd of Pebrnas 7 under the signature of an E x -Di rec t or, i n w hi c h t h e ec ; ferred to were pointed out. jek t o The CHAIRMAN interposing, said, although much with the remarks m a d e by th e speaker , still , as no BS5'- l e g had as yet been formed here, the observations wow o te with more effect afterwards, when the business was 111 0 . 11 a shape. He should move a resolution approving gener. s ,4 the propriety of formin g an assoc i a ti on h av i ng i n vl' 0" remedy of the evils complainnd of, and expressing 03 7131 with its objects. Mr. GUEST seconded the motion. Mr. G. MAXWELL said, on l oo ki ng t o th e sma ll a ttee jo t #lll present, he would suggest that it would be better to aPqr,, committee to propose resolutio ns . H e was satisfied til3 way property has been, and continues to be, overrial managers and lawyers, wh o en d eavour rather to O f f? . respective lines to their own b ene fi t than for t h a t of shareholders. Mr. MALINs said that his chief object was to show t q l , depend on any supervision of directors was but an attela, bind by a rope of sand the control of railway p ro pertiV, desirous was he for keeping capital and revenue se parat e o ij he had in London suggested th a t th e one accoun t s h° managed by one set of parties, and the other by anothe r ;f Mr. WRIGLEY explained that he was so far in favour o! objects of the present movement, that he had come distance to co-operate with the meeting ; but he feaLl something more definite than the adoption of general tions were not adopted, little good would be attained. Mr. HEALEY said that, till comparatively lately, ge l3 ' e • fir in the metropolis h ave no t t a k en so ac ti ve a share in th struction and management of railways as those in„tP'" 00 It 0.4 viuces had done, and es p ec i a ll y i n L ancas hi re- therefore, in his opinion, be desirable, before a metroP e ic i association be formed, that provisional committees sh ori ii d appointed in the different districts, so th a t a ll i n t e rests be attended to. _ _ ,e 0 Mr. G. MAXWELL, on the p ar t o f hi mse lf an d s ome geun men near him, was desirous of knOwing the exact footit which Mr. Malins had come down. Was it to ask tl g ito fi operate with a metropolitan a s soc i a ti on , or was it to age our feelings ? much Mr. MALnis said the great object was to secure as nalc b y operation as possible, to be ready i n time for the great ,Yeik yearly meetings which are now in the progress of beinCjO We solicit the co-operation of your judgment and the w your power and intelligence. (Cheers.) 5 0c1 Mr. WITHEus expressed his anxiety to get together or, an organisation as would enable shareholders to indiest,e,birt,i quivocally the strong determination of the proprietors 0 1 ` be e millions of property to have its interests protected. Be 6 c ote suggest that a small committee be appointed to co- 0 P p' with the London council. He moved that th e chairrO ll ' 1 31 G. Maxwell, Mr. Alexander Macgregor, M r . R. 3 1 ° ° "'" J. Highfield, and Mr. Maxwell Hislop be appointed fo r purpose, with power to add to their numbers. ,dri r Mr. HEALEY seconded the resolution, which was c mesooufslythanks were then passed to Mr. Malins til° Ot unanimously. chairman, and the meeting separated. SAILORS' 1 1011131.—The Rev J. J. Butler, chaplain ° ; 01 institution, h as b een presen t e d b y his congregation l v' 11 purse of twenty sovere i gns . - , :f pet o t at THE ELatES TESTIMONIAL FuND.—At the Arcus. - i and Archwological Society, on Wednesd a y, Mr. Bct t es t { nounced the close of the subscription lists for the E1 111 .,,,e;40:y rnonial, and stated the amount to b e w ithi n a f ew sill 1 ;0'e £1,460. The intention was to in ves t a sum o f £1,400 1 4;05 bonds, in the name of three trustees already appointed, i l f,el i t interest at five per cent., and the interest would be apP * O J II , the benefit of Mrs. Elmes and her sons for their lives,llo tt'. the death of the survivor the fund would be applied o 'ffir establishment of two scholarships of £35 each, for pupil.. s ,oW Royal Institution, the Collegiate, a n d the M ec hanics 11 ; 1 0; tion. These scholarships are to be av a il a ble for the ar: tile 6/ tural students or students of the fine arts attencli ll6 „ c is seminaries, and their selection to be pl ace d i n the 1,11 : ve; the trustees for the time bein g , a ft er an exam i na tion in plate studies; and should these be unable to fix on 00,0 to be chosen at the examinations, the Mayor for the tinief r i fol shall have the deciding vote. The schol ars hip t o be enjol v " two years. ~l ~: