The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser. — Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1842-05-17 00:00:00

iii EGTRO PI-ATINO OILDINO, and C, HAND have mtio,dl pleasure in ;LTinnuocing to • the Nobility and Gentry Liverpool the very import ant and valuable discovery of an Electro Method for the RE.PLATING of any desOiption of Old PLATED GOODS which, after the Silver or Gilt being partially worn off, have been estimated as comparatively.valueless in conse quence of the impossibility which has/ hitherto existed of accomplishing the present object , and Ywhich being now so perfectly effected by the above process, F. and C. Hand will be happy to undertake the Re -Silvering or Gilding of any Articles, and warrant them to be made equal in appearance and quality to the best new Sheffield Plate, and at about one third the original Cost. WHOLESALE AND RETAIL GENERAL IRONMONGERS, 130, BOLD-STREET, NEAR ST. LUKE'S CHURCH. May 16. 1842. MEDICAL MR. RITCHIE , S URGEON, begs leave respectfully to intimate that he has commencoPractice, in UPPER PARLIAMENT-STREET, WINDSOR, from the long ex perience he has had in his Profession, he hopes to be able to give satisfaction to all who may honour him with their pa tronage. Upper Parliament-street, 13th May, 1842. EXTRAORDINARY BARGAINS IWSATINS, _ _ SILKS, &c. / . MARSHALL and STlNtoSrh ave iad consigned to them, for immediate Sale, a larequantity of Black and Coloured DRESS SATINS AND SATINETTS, Checked and Striped Chene, Gros de Naples, Moires and Moire Orientals, which will be offered at THIRTY PER CENT. UNDER THE MANUFACTURER'S COST. 39, GREAT GEORGE-STREET. MAISON FRANCAISE, ROBES ET CORSETS, 52, WOOD-STREET, • CORNER OF S LATER-STREET. MADAME BARRE DE BALLICOURT gratefully appreciating the favours which sh* has received since her arrival, from the Ladies of Liverpool and its neighbour hood, begs, while tendering her acknowledgments, to solicit a continuance of their distinguished patronage. By strict attention, and the finish of the articles coming from her House, NME. B. DE B. derives confidence from the conviction that Ladies honouring her with their com mands will receive the most perfect satisfaction. ........ ..... -....... P.S.—EATJ DE COLOGNE, GANTS, SOULIERS, &C. &c New Fashions, from Paris, every month. Improvers and Apprentices Wanted. LADIES are respectfully acqua i nte d , t h at, i n a ddi t i on t o her Stock, Mrs. DAWSON has added ;th Assortment of CORSETS, recently imported from P.. 0.15, which she will be enabled to sell f rom 21 s . t o 25 5 . The materials are of good quality, and their adaptation to the figure will meet the same attention which, she trusts, has always character ized her Establishment at Liverpool. Mrs. DAWSON avails herself of this opportunity to offer her acknowledgements to Ladies for the very flattering sup port she has experienced for some years, and to hope for its continuence. 67, BOLD-STREET. CHEAP SILK WAREHOUSE WlLLlAWliiioiirgitS;;;;CtfUllViiivite the Ladies of Liverpool, and Public generally, to an inspection of their new and profuse STOCK OF SILIA, CONSISTING OF __ 1500 Yards of Striped and Chequered'Washing SILKS, at 204 d. 2000 Yards in Chene and Figured SILK S, from 23id to 25:74d. Black GROS DE NAPLES, from 22d. Black and Coloured SATINETTS, from 2s Also, Black Satin, Fancy, and Plain Ottoman SHAWLS and SCARFS, in great variety ; with an incomparable As sortment of RIBBONS, PARASOLS, NECKERCHIEFS, and other Articles adapted to the Season. WATERLOO HOUSE, WATERLOO-PLACE, Top of CHURCH-STREET. THOMAS HEBBLEWHITE ) ; BULL HOTEL, LEADENHALL-ATREET, SIX DOORS FROM CORIVRIXL, LONDON. Omnibuses, from all the Railway Stations, pass within six doors of the above House. BRITISH AND FOREIGN SILKS, SHAWLS, LACE, HOSIERY AND GLOVES. TAND P. RALPHS have just received ..an extensive • assortment of choice NEW GOODS, of the above des cription. Also, a great variety of the most rtshionable Ma terials for DRESSES, consisting of Foulard and other Fancy Silks, Crepe de Pekin, Chene de Lisle, Lusanne Cachemeres, Belzarin, and Organdie French Muslins. Grecian Satins, Satinets, Ottomans, and Gros de Royales, of the choicest shades and most approved makes. TOP OF CHURCH-STREET, Corner of Hanover-street. AN ASSISTANT WANTED. PAINT, COLOUR, AND OIL WAREHOUSE. W. TAYLOR AND CO., MANUFACTURERS, 100, WHITECHAPEL, near Hood-street, Liverpool. THE attention of PAINTERS, BUILDERS. COACH MAKERS, and PRIVATE CONSUMERS is re spectfully called to the above Establishment for the Sale of PAINTS, COLOURS, OILS, and VAANISHES, of every description, all warranted to be the,best that can be made, and will be sold without the least adulteration, at the lowest manufacturers' prices. Also, Dealers in ScOtch and London Glue, Roman Ce ment, Paris White, Ochres, Umbers, &c. PAINTERS' GRAINING TOOLS and BRUSHES of every kind, all of the best make. Material's for Artists and Amateurs, Bladder Paints, fine colours ; Oils, Varnishes, London prepared Canvas, Brushes, Stretching Frames, Easels, &c. PLEASE OBSERVE THE ADDRESS. TAYLOR AND CO., 100, WHITECHAPEL, LIVERPOOL CHOICE SELECTION OF BRUSSELS/CARPETS, At M. ELLIS'S, WHOLESALE & RETAIL CARPET WAREHOUSE, 95, TOP OF BOLD-STREET MELLIS begs to inform the Nobility;. Clergy, Gentry, • and Families of this and the adjoining Counties, that he has made arrangements with several of the most eminent Manufacturers to receive a constant Supply of all their 4 . ew Patent Registered PATTERNS in BRUSSELS CARPETS, made from the best Material, which, for Quality and Elegance of Design, cannot be surpassed by any House in the Trade. His present Stock is now replete with all the Newest Pattern of the Season, which are uow open for in spection ; also, a large Assortment of STAIR CAR PETS, DRUGGET, and well-seasoned London FLOOR CLOTHS, &c. _ _ M. E. cannot allow the present opportunity to pass with nks for the support he has re- Establishment, in Bold-street. will remain of the last Year's e REDUCED PRICE. out returning his sincere that ceived since opening his new ] N.B.—A few PATTERN S Stock, which will be Sold at tl: MR. COCKLE'S A: PATRONI Duke of Grafton Duke of Manchester Duke of Bedford Duke of Argyll Duke of Beaufort Duke of Rutland Duke of Marlborough Duke of Buccleuch Duke of Devonshire Duke of Sutherland Marquis of Lansdowne Marquis of Norroanby Marquis of Ailesbury Marquis of Winchester Marquis of Abercorn Earl of Eldon Earl of Harrowby Earl of Minto Earl of Carnarvon TIBILIOUS PILLS, ;D BY THE Bishop of Gloucester Bishop of Chichester Bishop of Worcester Bishop of Hereford Bishop of St. Asaph Bishop of Bangor 7 Bishop of Llandafi Bishop of Calcutta Rt. Hon. J. A4Murray, Lord Advocate or Scotland Rt. Hon. R. C. Fergusson, M.P., Judge Advocate Gen. Hon. SirEd ward Cust ,K. CAI Hon. Colonel Anson, M.P. Hon. Fox Maule, M.P. Admiral Sir D. Gould,G.C.B. Sir Henry Wheatley, G.C.H. Sir J. Macdonald, K.C.8., Adjutant-General Sir Thomas Dyer, Bart. Sir Francis Buidett,Bt.. M. P Earl of Kiunoul Earl of Errol Earl of Mounteashel Earl of Darlington Earl of Guildford Earl of Scarborough Earl of Oxford Earl of Thanet Earl of Athlone Earl of Roscommon Earl Cowper Sir Gerard Noel, Bart, Sir Robert Grant, Bart. Sir Henry Blake, Bart. Sir Samuel Fludyer, Bart Sir Robert Buxton, Bart. Sir John Forbes, Bart. Sir Andrew Agnew, Bart Sir Philip B.V.Broke,K.C.B Sir John Tyrrell, Bart. Sir Henry Smyth, Sir Matthew Wood, Bart., M.P. Sir John Beauvoir, Bart Sir Thomas B. Mash Sir Thomas nilde, Solicitor-General Sir Frederick Pollock, M.P J. Wildman, Esq., Chilham Castle Colonel Tynte, M.P. Colonel Sibthorp, M.P. Colonel Delap, Stoke Park, Surrey Colonel Bence, Thorington Hall Colonel Cowell Captain Pechell, M.P. MatthiasAttwood,Esq.,M.P. Alderman Thompson, M.P. Charles Walker, Esq., M.P. Mr. Sergeant Talfourd, M.P. Mr. Sergeant Ludlow Ven. Archdeacon of Col chester Earl Amber Earl of Lek _ _ Viscount Melbourne Viscount Palmerstor Viscount Howick Viscount Fordwicb Viscount Torrington Viscount Acheson Viscount Alford Lord Arundel Lord Hill Lord Plunket Lord Murray Lord Kinnai;rl Lord B eatinc k Lord Pi tzro Lord Middleton Frederick Gordon Lord Willoughby Lord B d'Eresbv arh aa , - - Lord R ay Lord Redesdale Lord Seymou r Lord Hartland Lord Western Lord Svdenhara Lord Archbishop of A Vn.Archdeacon of St.Alban's r Bishop of Durha m n laith Rev. Dr. French, Cambridge Bishop of Chester Rev. Dr. Benson Bishop of Bath and Wens Rev. Dr. Birch Bishop of Norwich Rev. Dr. Marsh Bishop of Salisbury then Renwick, Esq., M.D. Bishop of Peterborough addy, Esq., late M.P., Bishop of Ely Jotm‘lbliiitinatcliell, sq.. Dublin And numerous Families of the hi mi cgasure in laying Mr. COCKLE, SURGEON, has highest Respectability. extRNETHY'S before his friends and the public, acted from a the year ESTIMATION of his Antibilious Pills Letter which that gentleman addressed to him in 1824: * * M.P., lered the use of your Antibilions pills in: , na ch, attended with considerable ti '" e u - , f that import ant or g an, and connected with .., of the liver and bowels, (for to this l ay be attribut ed the various diseases of tllecitZ' and constitutional,)• and I have thus had freq.:: 's of witness in g their beneficial effects. tb ey 'ice the secretion of bile, and act with certainty . .- .nost effectual manner on the Illamentary organs without occasioning pain or irritation. consider them ; most excellent family aperient medicine, which may be taken with perfect safety." prepared by James COCKLE, Surgeon Extraor (4erene Highness the late LANDGRAvINE of and may be had of all respectable Medi, - 0 - 1 - s. lld., 25., 9d., and 4s. Gd. a torpid sta opportun greatly inll at all time They ar - - dinary to II _ _ HESSE HOMBUR( tine Venders, in t NTICE. Let it b e spec i a ll y observ O ed, that those Pills only are ge nuine whi c h h av e the name "J AMES C OCKL E, APOTHE CARY," in white letters, engraved on the Government Stamp. This mark of authenticity will protect the Public against any dangerous and deleterious imitation. 18. New Ormond-street, Bedford-row, London. TRIBUTE OF RESPECT.—The week before last, the Rev. Wm. Huntingdon, rector of St. John's Church, Manchester, was presented by his congregation, with a silver tea pot and a purse of two hundred sovereigns, "as a mark of sincere re gard for his faithful services as their pastor, and his inesti mable character in private life." • COACH ACCIDENT.—On•• Wednesday afternoon, as the Duke of Richmond coach was starting out of Chichester, on its road to Bognor, the horses became unmanageable, and ran the coach against the posts and chains of the corn exchange, and broke the pole of the coach. Three of the horses were injured, but the passengers escaped unhurt. VNITRD`STiTEr ARRIVAL OF THE BRITANNIA The Britannia royal mail steam-ship arrived at this poet at midnight on Sunday. She arrived at Halifax on the 3d instant, and after waiting there until noon on the sth, for the Canadian mails, she took her departure for Liverpool, and has consequently accomplished the passage in ten days and three hours, being the shortest yet made by these unrivalled steamers. We subjoin her homeward log and a list of the passengers, who were 33 in number. The New York papers which we have received are only three days later than those brought by the Great Western. The steamer Caledonia, from this port, arrived at Halifax on the 3d, having left Li verpool on the 19th ultimo. The Evening Express contains a long report by the Hon. Caleb Cushing, from the Committee of Foreign Affairs, in the House of Representatives, on the commercial relations existing between the United States and the Colonial Posses sions of Great Britain, in the West Indies and on the Conti nent of America. "It is drawn," says the editor, " with a full knowledge of our international commercial history, and its facts are earnestly commended to the attention of com mercial men. Mr. Cushing shows us the imperative neces sity of a remodelling of our treaties with Great Britain. She has got us on the hip, and we must get on our legs again. The documents accompanying the report fill, in all, 218 pages, and it is one of the most valuable documents Congress has ordered to be published." The pith of the report will be found in the following resolutions, with which it con cludes : " In fine, upo n a care f u l exa m ination of of the volumnious diplomatic and parliamentary discussions and complicated legislation bearing on this subject, and a deliberate conside ration of the present state of our commercial relations with the British colonies, the committee lay down these proposi tions as the conclusions to which they have arrived : " Ist. That it is the policy and the desire of the United States to observe, in the regulation of the commercial inter course between the United States and other countries, prin ciples of equity, reciprocity, fair competition, and mutual advantage to both parties. " 2. That the existing arrangements regulating the com merce between the United States and the British colonies, in the West Indies and on the continent of America, are une qual, unjust, and injurious to the interests of the United States. . . " 3d. That, so long as Great Britain persists to apply to the vessels and productions of the United States, in the ports of the British c olonies in America, peculiar regulations of commerce between the United States and the British terri tories in Europe, it is the right of the United States, and the necessary consequence, to apply peculiar regulations of com merce to British vessels and their cargoes in the ports of the United States, entering from or proceeding to the British colonies in America. " 4th. That the continued imposition by Great Britain of discriminating duties upon the productions of the United States imported into the British colonies in America in ves sels of the United States, will justify the imposition by the United States of discriminating duties upon the productions of the British colonies in America imported into the United States in vessels of Great Britain or her colonies. " sth. That the continued prohibition to the vessels of the United States by Great Britain of the indirect voyage be tween the United States, the British colonies in America. and the British territories in Europe, or between the United States and one and another British colony in America, will justify the prohibition by the United States of such voyage to the vessels of Great Britain, or her colonies in America. Gth. That, if Great Britain :ee fit to adopt and pursue a system of prohibitions and restrictions against the United States, it behoves the United States to protect our citizens, their commerce and navigation, by counter prohibitions, duties, and regulations, and to decline to give free commerce and navigation in exchange for restrictions and vexations. 7th. But that, before having recourse to measures of legis lative restriction, as the certain means of effectually guard ing and securing the rights of the United States in our com merce with British colonies, it is due to national comity to recur, for that purpose, to friendly negociation with Great Britain. " And, in conformity with these conclusions, they submit the following resolution, the adoption of which they recom mend to the house ; " Resolved,—That the President of the United States be, and hereby is, requested to enter into negotiations with the British government, for the purpose of effecting a permanent, equitable, and just conventional arrangement of the com merce between the United States and the British colonies in America." The secretary of the treasury, under a call of the House of Representatives, had in preparation a report on the subject of the tariff, accompanied by a revenue bill. The call was made directly on the secretary, and the bill and the report, although they would, it was expected, meet the full concur rence of the executive, would not be a cabinet measure. The notices as to the important negociations ping on at Washington are scanty ; indeed, no information is given re specting them. No Material alteration had taken place in the money and stock markets in the short interval between the sailing of the Great Western and the Britannia. Stocks had shown a ten dency to decline. A fair business had been done in foreign exchange, which was without variation in price, namely, 107 to 107*. The government loan did not take, and fears were enter tained that the embarrassment for want of money would continue. Treasury notes were i❑ request at a discount of /to per cent. The Washington correspondence of the New York papers states, that "an agent would leave for England, in a few days, with power to open a negociation for the new loan." In the Court of General Sessions, at Philadelphia, Judge Burton delivered the opinion of the court, Judge Conrad concurring, in the matter charging 'Messrs. Biddle, Cowperth wait, and Andrews with a conspiracy to cheat, &c., discharg ing them for want of probable cause. Judge Doran dissented from the opinion of the majority of the court. The West India mail steamer Medway, Captain Smith, arrived at New York on the 29th ult., from Havana, touching at Nassau, Savannah, and Charleston. She left Havana on the 21st, Nassau on the 23d, and touched at Savannah and Charleston on the 26th. She sailed on the 30th ult. for Halifax, and transferred her mails to the Britannia, which has brought them to England. PASSENGERS BY THE BRITANNIA . From Boston.—Mr. Henry liVhitewell, Mr. J. R. Brack ett, bearer of despatches Mr. Peter Parker, Miss Elizabeth C. Parker, Mr. J. V. Parker, Mr. George F. Parker, Miss Nandenburgh, Mr. James S. Noyes, Mr. G. A. Kendall, lion. Mr. Lindsay, Mr. Ruttley, Mr. J. Schwitte, Mr. J. Lewis, Mr. J. Pattison. From Halifax.—Mr. and Mrs. Bland, two Misses Almon, Mr. Almon, Captain Francelyn and lady, child, and servant ; Mr. Peters, Lieutenant Willoughby, R.N. and lady ; Mr. Wiggins and lady, servant and infant ; Mr. Sutherland, Lieutenant Wilkinson, Mr. Bolton, Miss Johnson. LOG OF THE BRITANNIA May Ist, course E. N., wind southerly, at 2 30, p.m., sailed from Boston ; at 3 40, discharged pilot ; fresh breezes and dark, cloudy weather. 2d, course E. N., wind southerly, moderate breezes and thick weather. 3d, course E.N.E., light winds and thick weather; in company with the steam-ship Medway, from New York to Halifax ; at 9, a.m., made fast to the wharf at Halifax. 4th, wind easterly, fresh breeze and cloudy ; waiting arri val of Canadian mail. sth, course E.S.E., wind westerly, fine steady breeze and clear, pleasant weather; at 11 30, a.m., sailed from Halifax. 6th, course N. 89 E., wind westerly, distance 221 miles, lat. 44 32, lon. 58 20, steady breeze and fine clear weather. 7th, course east, wind southerly, distance 231 miles, lat. 44 38, lon. 52 41, steady fresh breeze and clear. Spoke the bark Victoria, of St. Ives. Bth, course N. 87 E., wind southerly, distance 236 miles, lat. 44 49, lon. 47 17, moderate steady breezes and tine clear weather. Several icebergs in sight. 9th, course N. 82 E., wind N.N.W., distance 254 miles, lat. 45 23, lon. 41, steady breezes and fine clear weather. Passed a namber of vessels outward-bound. 10th, course N. 76 E., wind northerly, distance 234 miles, lat. 46 20, lon. 34 41, light wind and fine clear weather, with a heavy swell from N.W. 11th, course N. 75 E., wind W., distance 236 miles, lat. 47 22, lon. 30 45, strong breeze and hazy weather, with small rain. 12th, course N. 75 E., wind westerly, distance 266 miles, lat. 48 49, lon. 24 25, moderate, unsteady winds, and damp hazy weather. 13th, course N. 75 E., wind S.W., distance 267 miles, lat. 49 43, lon. 17 46, fresh gale and hazy weather. 14th, course N. 75 E., wind S.S.W., distance 274 miles, lat. 50 45, lon. 11 5, fine, steady winds and clear weather, at 3 30 p. m., saw Cape Clear. 15th, running up Channel, fine weather, calm and hazy ; at 445 p. in. received on board a pilot ; at 12 30 moored ship in the Mersey. The carpet trade in Kidderminster has experienced an im provement. The demand, it is confidently anticipated, will be still further increased on the commercial measures of go vernment passing into law.—Ten Towns' Messenger. THE CONFLAGRATION AT HAMBURGH.—Her Majesty the Queen, with her usual sympathy and feeling for the sufferings of the distressed, has graciously ordered £2OO to be transmitted by Messrs. Coutts and Co. in aid of the fund for the relief of the Hamburghers deprived of their homes and all they possessed by the recent calamitous fire. His Royal Highness Prince Albert has also sent £lOO for the benevolent object. The number thus deprived of shelter is estimated at 30,000. £lO,OOO was sent over in dollars and money by the steamer, subscribed by some of the public companies, merchants, bankers, and others in the course of three days after the news of the catastrophe was known in London. HORSES rN INDlA,—Horses are one of the bores in India. In one of Captain Fane's evening rides, a loose horse having frightened the ladies, he gave his " own pugnacious gentle man" to be held by a soldier, while he attempted to drive the other away. The soldier let his horse go, which immediately dashed at the loose one, attacked him, followed him to the lines, and was found with the other brute thrown down, and he standing over him. This pugnacious propensity, to which the country horses are more or less addicted, is one of the great drawbacks to horse exercise in India. It often hap pens that one is roused from a pleasant conversation with one's neighbour by a lion roar from either his or your horse. A kick and a fight follow and if one escape having one's leg broken, it is often at the expense of a bad fall in getting out of the way of the combatants . An officer riding in the can tonments at Cawnpore was attacked by an artillery horse, which rushed at him, knocked him and his horse down, and killed him on the spot. Most people, on this account, prefer Arab to the country horses as they are seldon troubled with this quality.—Blackwood for April. BANKING.—The Gazelle of Friday contained the return under the new system of the average circulation of Bank notes in the United Kingdom, for the four weeks preceding the 30th of April. From this return it appears that the average circulation of notes in England, for the four weeks preceding the 30th of April, as compared with the four weeks precedin g th e 2d o f April, shows ' an increase of £'2,036,383. Phis increase is made up in the following manner : g .g l' n ' t and ea o se in the circulation of the Bank of By as inar . e . a l . : eo . XL/ 30,000 $y increase f in the circulation of the private bank s , o f .... circulation of the joint- 193,139 stock b an k s , ..... .. The average c i rculation of notes in England, for 2, £03,383 the four weeks preceding the 30th of April, as compared with the four weeks preceding the 13th of November, 1841, (being six months previou s cre is made up in the following manner : By an increase in the notes of the Bank of Eng land of .................... .. ..... £1,339,000 Less decrease in the n o t es o f the private banks, of L es s decrease in the notes of the joint stock banks, of .................. Z 269,235 ------ 1,066,769 with the The comparison of the last month, as compared 272,231 month previous, shows a slight decrease in the el -- Scotland and Ireland: The average circulation of the of of England, for the tour weeks preceding the 30th ofeZtulk was £18,494,000. The . average stock of bullion for the sam e period is stated to De £7,082 ,000, which agrees with the estimate which was formed from the last three monthly averages. The increase in the amount of bullion, as com pared with the preceding month, is £76,000. kinptritit ---~*-- HOUSE OF LORDS.-THURiDAY The Dublin police bill was read a second time. The Marquis of LANSDOWNE moved for returns respect ing the exemption of foreigners from the operation of Tho in come tax. This he said was the first time that the property of foreigners in this country had ever been subjected to the income tax, for in the income tax of Mr. Pitt it was not deemed expedient that the tax should be levied upon the pro perty of foreigners. The noble marquis proceeded to com ment upon the injustice of subjecting the property of fo reigners to the duty, and contended that a measure compre hending them in a fiscal imposition was a gross breach of faith. He considered foreigners holding property in this country to stand in the position of mortgagees, and it was not desirable that, in order to save some £lO,OOO or £20,000 a-year, any imputation should be thrown upon the esta blished reputation of this country for strict honour in all its financial operations. Tne Earl of RIPON had no objection to the returns moved for by the noble marquis, though he was by no means satis fied with :the reasons the noble marquis had advanced in support of them. Ile was of opinion that all parties inter ested in the maintenance of public credit in this country had a right to contribute to its public burdens. It was true that Mr. Pitt had exempted the property of foreigners in the Bri tish funds from the tax; but, in doing so, he believed that that great statesman was more influenced by motives of po licy than by any abstract notions of justice or propriety. After some observations from Lord BROUGHAM, the Earl of WICKLOW, the Duke of NEWCASTLE, and Viscount MEL BOURNE, the motion was agreed to. On the motion of Lord BROUGHAM, the bribery at elec tions bill went through committee; after which their lord ships adjourned. HOUSE OF OF COMMONS—Fainar The first public business in the flOuse of Commons this day was Mr. Roebuck's motion to nominate the committee to inquire into the recent compromises of elections. Mr. MILNES believed the result of the last few days' con sideration to have been a general regret that the house should have granted a committee at all. That concession evinced a remarkable want of moral courage on the part of the house. It was monstrous that while members talked so lightly in private about bribery, they should affect so indignant a tone of morality about it in public. His own conviction was that experience had proved the people were unfit for the exten sive representation that had been bestowed upon them by the reform bill. Mr. HUME thought the people more honest than they were described to be, and asserted that a further extension of the suffrage would be the best remedy for corruption. Sir Joux WALsU considered it objectionable that the inquiries of the committee should be extended, as the altered words of the notice now purported that they were to be, be yond the subject of the particular compromises, to the gene ral question whether bribery had been committed in the bo roughs to which these compromises related. Some conversation followed respecting the names of some of the members proposed ; and a discussion took place whe ther a given number of members shculd constitute a quorum, or whether every member should be bound• to attend con stantly. The house appeared to expect that members would ' observe the latter course. Mr. T. DUNCOMBE then moved that each member of the committee should subscribe a declaration, solemnly averring that he had never directly, or indirectly, committed or con nived at any act of bribery or corruption. That individuals should be condemned by a committee of men notoriously as guilty as themselves, would not be satisfactory. Corrupt practices had been common with a large majority of the house; he had himself, both at Pomfret and at Hertford, spent large sums in bribery. - Lord POLLINGTON shOwed that the bribery system at Pomfret had been set in motion by Mr. Duncombe himself, and followed up by other opposition candidates for that bo rough._ Mr. WARD objected to the proposed declaration, as tend ing to frustrate a very useful inquiry. He felt persuaded that, as that declaration was framed, there was no man in the house who could take it. Sir R. PEEL thought the house must trust to the character of the members selected on the committee, without imposing such a test as this. No such test was imposed on the mem bers of election committees. He doubted even whether the house had a right to require it ; and, at all events, it would establish a most dangerous precedent. Mr. HUME would vote for a test of this kind, to be taken by each member on entering the house, but not for a test to be taken under circumstances in which its only effect would be to defeat a useful inquiry. Mr. ROEBUCK denounced, in very strong language, Mr. Duncombe's avowals of corruption. The argument that the whole house was corrupt might do very well to raise a laugh, but it would not be admitted in the country as a satisfactory bar to the investigation of a specific charge. He believed that there was a general desire to get rid of the existing evil, and that this inquiry would lead to some useful legislation for that purpose. He therefore protested against treating this subject with levity and jeering. Mr. PAKINGTON opposed the motion, as calcul a t e d to de feat an inquiry which, whether or not it were prudent to have instituted it, ought now to be fairly pursued. Lord Jon N RUSSELL regretted the addition of those words in the appointment of the committee which led to a general inquiry into the bribery committed in the specified towns. He protested against any interference that the whole house must be corrupt, because it might reject this motion. There were many expenses, such as those of travelling and reason able refreshment. which most members had paid. but which, though not perhaps actually legal, were far from involving the sort of taint inseparable from bribery. Mr. WAKLEY defended the motion and the mover. He hoped the inquiries of the committee would not he confined to the boroughs already mentioned, but extend themselves to all the cases where petitions charging bribery had been with drawn. Messrs. Smith O'Brien, Vernon Smith, and Brotherton having each spoken, . Mr: DUNCOMBE retorted the attack of Mr. Roebuck with an asperity which caused the interposition of the Speaker and of several members; and the house then divided, rejecting the declaration. On the motion for the Speaker leaving the chair, in order that the house might gitjuto committe on the tariff, Lord Howtcx movedes general resolution, declaring it inexpedient to impose dsfferent duties on the same articles when imported from foreign and from British possessions, or to increase any such differential duties already existing. He believed the main arguments of those who maintained the system of differential duties were, that a distinction ex isted between duties for protection and duties for revenue, and that it was reasonable to give our own colonies an ad vantage over foreign nations not admitting our goods. On the first point his answer was, that all duties ought to he for revenue, and not for protection ; and on the second point, he would refer to the observations of Sir Robert Peel himself, in his speech of last Tuesday, that the refusal of other nations to receive our goods was no reason for our punishing our selves. What was called a protection, was in truth a great injury to our colonies. Colonial capital should be left to flow in its own natural channels, and not diverted into arti ficial ones, more especially as there was now no want of natural employment for that capital. This reasoning, it was true, would go to the length, not only of precluding future differences of duty, but of removing the differences already existing, but he was disposed to wave the objection against existing differences, because he felt desirous not to hamper himself with fresh difficulties. He appealed to the doctrines of Mr. Huskisson, and insisted on the effect which the ex ample of England would produce in leading foreign countries to adopt liberal principles in commerce. He was particularly anxious to avoid such imposts as should give umbrage to the United States. This argument, of course, applied im portantly to corn. It applied also to salted provisions, of which it was proposed to admit the importation from our own colonies at one fourth of the rate imposed upon the same article imported from foreign countries. He believed that much benefit would accrue from the relaxations already announced ; he only regretted that their principle had not been carried out to its full extent. Mr. GLADSTONE stated that the main articles upon which material differences of duty were now proposed were those which government was reserving as subjects of negotiation with foreign countries. Meanwhile, therefore, the duties o❑ their importation from those countries were of course kept up ; but this would have been no valid reason for withholding in the interim that abatement of duty on imports from the colonies which was intended at all events to be granted, whatever might be the result of the foreign negotiations. He observed that the change from one side of the house to the other had greatly quickened the perceptions of gentlemen opposite about the evil of differential duties ; and he went into particulars to prove this allegation. He dwelt upon the ge neral importance of the trade with the colonies. and the great anxiety of the trading community to retain that market. He admitted that in some respects that market had cost the country somewhat dear; but it had by no means been uni versally disadvantageous one. Ile protested against the sug gestion of any title on the part of foreign nations to interfere about the extent of remission which England might think fit to bestow upon the distant members of her own empire. What we were doing now for the colonies was in close analogy to what we did fifty years ago for Ireland. He added, that the advantage derived to our marine from our colonial trade was a consideration not to be forgotten in this argument. Mr. C. WOOD followed, in support of Lord Howick's view. _ _ . — Sir C. LEMON objected to the differential duties upon the articles of tin ore. ~ Lord STANLEY, after representing some inconsistency be tween the reasonings of Sir C. Lemon and of Lord Howick, observed that our colonies were fairly entitled to some ad vantages in the tariff over foreign countries, so long as the mother country should continue to impose on those colonies her own taxes and her own restrictions. He enlarged upon the value of the colonial trade, both positively and in com parison with our American commerce, and upon the import ance.of the feeling and connexion which it bred and main tained among our colonists. _ _ _ Mr. BARING said that Lord Stanley's speech would have been an excellent declamation in favour of the old system ; but that a warm panegyric on that old system was an odd sort of support to Sir Robert Peel's tariff, which had set that old system wholly aside. The interests of the colonists seemed to be more protected in this scheme than those of the home growers. The right hon. gentleman referred to various items in the tariff, and treated them very much in detail. Sir R. PEEL wished rather to debate the matter upon its general principle. Lord Howick's theory was, that the colo nies should be placed upon the footing of foreign states, but it was a theory which cut away the whole connexion between the colonies and the mother country. At this rate, why take so much trouble about your colonies— w h y incur the expense of defending them ? If it was intended to canvass each article of this tariff in detail, and to put government upon proof of the reason for fixing 6d. here and 9d. there, he avowed that into that sort of minute scrutiny it was impossi ble for him to enter. He had understood that‘the subject was to be treated as a great whole; that was the true way of treating it ; and in that spirit he would still hope that it would be treated. So treating it, he was bound to say, that on Lord Howick's principle there would be an end to the colonial empire of Great Britain. Mr. VILLIERS made some general observations on the impolicy of protective duties. Lord JOHN RUSSELL regarded the answers given to this motion as altogether beside the question. He agreed in the principles laid down on Tuesday by Sir Robert Peel ; but those principles were quite at variance with the reasonings advanced to-night. The house then divided— Against it Lord Howick's motion 2Bl For Majority The house then proceeded to dispose of the other busincss upon the paper, among which was a notice by Mr. Roebuck of a motion for leave to bring in a bill to indemnify the wit nesses who may be called on to give evidence before the committee on compromises. The hon. member, however, upon being called on by the Speaker, was found to have left the house. The house then adjourned until Friday next. SINGULAR COINCIDENCE.—Previous to the apprehension of Good, a man strongly resembling the description given of him in the Hue and Cry, was noticed in the street of Mar gate by Superintendent Marchant, who requested him to take off his hat. The man immediately exclaimed, " Why, you take me for Good, the murderer ; the alleged likeness is most unfortunate for me ; this is the second time I have been taken for him." The fact was, the same individual was stopped in Ramsgate. by the police superintendent there , who, like IMF. th 4rcl,lt ' saw a resemblance to the description of Good pa Individual, and wished to examine his head. As b e did happe n to be bald, he was allowed to depart. TRIAL OP PAlifg_t_oollPll VW, MUM JAN Last Friday, being the day appointed for the trial of Daniel Good, at the Central Criminal Court, for murder, the great interest which the case has excited was manifested, at an early hour in the morning, by the crowd of individuals who assembled anxious to gain admission. This, however, could only be obtained by a written order from the sheriffs, and, in consequence, all confusion was avoided. The court was densely crowded long before the commencement of the pro ceedings. Amongst the spectators were a considerable num ber of ladies. His Royal Highness the Duke of Sussex was amongst the earliest of the visitors. The trial took place before Lord Chief Justice Denman, Baron Alderson, and Mr. Justice Coltman. Daniel Good and Mary Good were both placed at the bar. Daniel was dressed in the prison dress, and Mary was very neatly attired, with a clean white cap, shawl, &c. Both prisoners looked fresh and well, and walked to the dock with a firm and pre cise step. They' pleaded " Not Guilty." The Attorney-General, Mr. Adolphus, Mr. Waddington, and Mr. R. Gurney conducted the prosecution on the part of the crown, and Mr. Doane appeared for the prisoners. The indictment contained no less than thirty-two counts. Mr. Doane, on behalf of Good, requested that he might be tried separately. This was permitted, and Mary Good was removed from the bar. _ The Attorney-General, after cautioning the Jury to dis miss from their minds all the statements which they bad heard connected with the subject, proceeded to give a history of the case. _ _ Witnesses were then called for the purpose of proving the charges alleged against the prisoner. As the revolting de tails have already been fully published, we do not deem it necessary to recapitulate them. Several surgeons were called. They gave it as their opinion, that the deceased, Jane Jones, had not, judging from, appearances, died of apoplexy ; that she had died in consequence of the sudden emptying of her vessels while she was in full health. The trunk appeared to be that of a fair complexioned, plump, well-made person. The bosom was full : it appeared that she had never borne a child, but there was little doubt she was about four or five months advanced in pregnancy at the time of her death. There was but little variation in the rest of the testimony from that produced before the magistrate at Bow-street. Mr. Doane addressed the Jury for the defence, remarking on the many individuals who had been the victims of circum stantial evidence, and expressing his opinion, that the Jury would pause long before they returned a verdict of guilty against the prisoner on the testimony that had been adduced. Lord Denman having summed up the evidence, the jury' retired about a quarter before eight o'clock. They returned in about half an hour, and pronounced the prisoner Guilty. The Lord Chief Justice having briefly addressed the pri soner, passed upon him sentence of death. The prisoner, who did not appear in the least affected, ad dressed the court, denying the charge, laying the strongest blame on Sarah Butcher as the cause of all ; declaring that the deceased put an end to herself in the stable; and that a man who sold matches cut off the limbs of the deceased•wo man and burned them for him. The prisoner concluded in the following terms :—" Good night all, ladies and gentle men : I have a great deal more to say, but I am so bad I can not say it." Mr. Doane said he felt it right to inform the court, that there was no such statement as the prisoner had just made in his brief, and that he (Mr. Doane) had adopted the line of defence he did from a conviction that it was the only course left him. A multitude of persons were waiting in the Old Bailey to hear the result. When it was announced, they uttered a tre mendous volley of cheers, and the unhappy wretch was taken back to his cell with these sounds ringing in his ears. Jane Jones, the unfortunate victim of Good's horrible de pravity, was a native of Myfod, Montgomeryshire. Her father had not, for a period of six years, received a commu nication from her, or the slightest intimation of where she was. He is a poor. but honest and industrious man, much respected in his situation in life. CENTRAL CRIMINAL COURT-SATURDAY. TRIAL AND ACQUITTAL OF MARY GOOD AND GAM BLE.—At ten o'clock, on the arrival of Baron Alderson and Justice Coltman, the prisoner Mary Good was placed at the bar, and pleaded not guilty of having " comforted and main tained" the convict Daniel Good after the commission of the murder. On the jury being sworn, The Attorney-General rose and addressed the court for the prosecution. He said he was not justified in calling any evi dence to support the case, in consequence of it having been clearly proved, by documents which were in court, that the prisoner was the lawful wife of Daniel Good. He also begged to state that there were many most respectable persons in attendance to speak on her behalf; and her character, he considered it his duty to state, up to the present time, was irreproachable. After some few observations by Baron Alderson, The Jury acquitted the prisoner. The prisoner was then indicted for receiving a piece of silk, value ls. and other articles, well knowing the same to have been stolen by Daniel Good. _ No evidence bping_adiuced by the Attorney-Gnneral, The Court ordered her acquit'tai. Richard Gamble was next placed :at the bar, and !pleaded " not guilty" of having been accessory after the murder of Jane Jones ; and also of receiving several gowns and other property, knowing them to have been stolen. In this case no eviden ce was offered, and The Jury acquitted the prisoner. Baron Alderson (to Mr. Cope, the Governor of Newgate) —Let the prisoner be immediately discharged. THE CONFLAGRATION AT HAMBURGH BREMEN, MAY B.—The senate of Bremen has just met to consider of means to assist the unfortunate city of Ham burgh. _ _ Three o'clock, p. m.—The number of fugitives increases. The senate has decided that our troops shall be sent with all speed to Hamburgh, and all our carriages are put in requisi tion fo convey assistance and provisions. Thousands of un happy beings have been wandering for these two days in the streets unable to find shelter, they having lost their all, and apparently perishing from want and misery. FRANKFORT, MAY 11.—The senate had fixed the sum which it proposed to take from the public treasury, as a gift to the city of Hamburgh, at 25,000 florins, but the repre sentatives of the citizens and legislative body have raised the sum to 100,000 florins (about £10,009.) ANTWERP, May 13.—The enormous losses caused by the dreadful conflagration at Hamburgh have already excited, wherever the news has reached, the public sympathy and generosity. The Cologne Gazette has opened a subscription at its office, to which, in a few minutes, 4000 francs were contributed by 150 persons. The Handelsblad at Amsterdam and several Brussels jour nals offer to receive subscriptions, and we (the Journal du Commerce d' Anvers) have been solicited by several persons to receive subscriptions at our office. We doubt not that Antwerp, which, as a commercial city, must particularly sym pathise with Hamburgh, will not be behind Frankfort, Co logne, Amsterdam, and Brussels, and other subscriptions will soon be opened to afford some relief to distresses so de plorable and so extreme. We this moment learn that a subscription is opened at the Hanseatic consulate. . The fresh subscription received on Change by the Han seatic Consul, and those at the office of the Journal du Com merce d' Anvers already exceed 20,000 f. From the Prussian State Gazette.—"We, Frederick William King of Prussia, &c., to all to whom these present come greeting. By the inscrutable decree of God, the city of Hamburgh has been , destroyed by a fire such as there has been none in Germany within the memory of man. The dreadful misery and distress of that city, the prosperity of which is so intimately connected with Germany, will, as we confidently expect, be felt through the whole of our German father-land, and especially by our faithful subjects, as a gene ral misfortune. In order, therefore, to afford our faithful subject an opportunity of manifesting their sympathy by deeds, and, considering the extraordinary extent of the dis aster, we have ordered, that in all the communes of our do minion, a general collection shall be made in all the churches, and from house to house, for the relief of the sufferers by the fire at Hamburgh ; and our Ministers of the Interior and of Ecclesiastical Affairs are to see to the execution of this ordi nance. . _ _ _ " WILLIAM FREDERICK " VON ROCHOW. " EICHHORN. " Given at Berlin, May 9, 1842." UNIVERSITY AND CLERICAL INTELLIGENCE (From the Oxford Herald.) The Rev. Anthony Austin, M.A., of Oriel College, has been presented to the Rectory of Littleton Drew, Wilts, va cant by the death of the Rev. John Colmer ; patron, the Bishop of Salisbury. The Rev. Charles Hodge, M.A., of St. Edmund Hall, Curate of Clareborough, to the Perpetual Curacy of Scofton, Nottinghamshire, vacant by the death of the Rev. J. Clarke; patron, J. S. Foljambe, Esq. PROMOTIONS Rev. Robert Coates, M.A., Fellow of St. John's College, Cambridge, to the Head Mastership of the Chatham and Ro• cheater Proprietary Classical and Mathematical School. Rev. Henry Kirby, M.A., Fellow of Clare Hall, Cam• bridge, and Curate of Brome and Oakley, to the Rectory o, Great Waldingfield, Suffolk, vacant by the death of the Rev. F. Cresswell. The Lord Bishop of Killaloe has appointed his Chaplain, the Rev. Somers Payne, to the Rectory of Castle Connell, Ireland, vacant by the death of the Rev. J. Crampton. Rev. Wm. Baillie, Head Master of Kilkenny College, to the Living of Clondevadock, Ireland, vacant by the death of the Rev. Henry Maturin. Rev. John Rayne, 8.A., t0 the Rectory of Staw ley, So mersetshire, vacant by the eath of the Rev. J. G. Bowen ; patron, John Hayne, Esq. Rev. Richard Clarke, to the Curacy of Geashill, King's County. Kildare. . - Rev. T: Townsend, Vicar of Burnchurch, Kilkenny, to be one of the Domestic Chaplains to the Earl of Belmore. Rev. Henry Crowther, late Lecturer of St. John's Church, Swansea, to the District Church of St. John's, Casisbrooke, Isle of Wight ; patron, the Rev. Henry Worsley. Rev. Mr. Tomlinson, one of the Secretaries of the Chris tian Knowledge Society, has been appointed Bishop of Gibraltar. Rev. William Robert Sharpe, 8.A., Fellow of Catharine Hall, Cambridge. to the Curacy of Clareborough, Notting hamshire. Rev. R. Aitken, to be Domestic Chaplain to the Earl of Caithness. Rev. Thomas Corfield, formerly of Clare Hall, Cambridge, to the Perpetual Curacy of Benthall, Salop. Rev. J. Johnstone, to the Rectory of Baughurst, Hants ; patron, the Bishop of Winchester. Rev. William Henry Lewthwaite, B.A. of Trinity College, Cambridge, to the Cu rac y o f St. Luke's Church , Clifford Bramham, Yorkshire. Rev. T. Perrott, t o th e R ec t or y of Walton-on-Trent, Derbyshire, vacant by th e d eat h o f the Rev. Francis Buick ; patron, Lord C. Townshend. Rev. G. B. Sandford, to the Perpetual Curacy of Min shull, Cheshire. Rev. Thomas Remingt on , M.A , Fellow of T rinit y Col lege, Cambrid ge , Perpetual Curate ' of Cartmel, Lancashire, to be Chaplain to the Earl of Burlington. Rev. Thomas Lowe, 8.A., Perpetual Cu rate of Tintwistle, Cheshire, and l a t e Curate of St. Peter's, Oldham, Lanca shire, to the Perpetual Curacy of Oldham, on the petition of the inhabitants of the township. Rev. G. Hogg Clerke, 8.A., to the Conso lidated Rectorie s of Beeham we ll St. J o h n an d St. Mary, Norfolk; patron, J. Notteaux, Esq. Rev. John Maxwell Wild e , 8.A., formerly Curate of West port, in the diocese of Tuam, and subsequ entl y incumben t of Hohne, Westmo re l an d, has been appointed by the Lord Bi shop of Chester to one of the Weaver Churches of Chester. Rev. Thomas Cooper Coils, M.A., of Christ's College, Cambridge, to be Curate of Ringsfield, Suffolk. Rev. T. W, Johnes, to the Vicarage o f Welton, North amptonshire; patron, the Lord Chancellor. ACCIDENT.—An accident of a serious character occurred on Thursday, at the mill formerly occupied by the firm of Threlfall, Hardy, and Co., in this town. There h as been a recent sale of . the property, and on Thurs da y a lar ge quan. tity of machinery was being lowered from an upper room (together w ith f our individuals) by the machine used for such purposes in modern built mills, when the rope brok e and the entire mass was precipitated in a heap to the ground, but they are considered out of danger.---Lancaster Gazette. HER MAJWITY I f; D4LT 1 7 ,4 describe such a scene es this magnificent and brilliant fp,ip presented, adequately, would be a difficpb; task. EvPo to Ape accustomed to all the pomp and splendour of the British court, as manifested on state occasions, it must have excited both astonishment and delight; it realised the live liest creations of the imagination, and presented as it were the description of the anemia chroniclers bodily before us. The dresses, as might naturally be expected, were of the most magnificent description, and those which did not dazzle with their magnificence, attracted the eye by their singula rity, or amused the fancy by their quaintness. It would be quite useless to attempt anything like an enumeration of all the costumes which deserved notice; they were far too nu merous, and we must content ourselves with noticing such as amongst such a gay and brilliant crowd forcibly attracted the attention. The leading feature of the ball was the assembling and the meeting of the two courts of Anne of Bretagne (the Duchess of Cambridge), and Edward and Phillippa (her Majesty and Prince Albert): A separate entrance at the palace was set apart to the court of Brittany, the Duchess of Cambridge assembling her court in one of the lower rooms of the palace, while the Queen and Prince Albert, surrounded by a numerous and brilliant circle, prepared to receive her Royal Highness in the throne-room, which was altered so far as to be made as much as possible to harmonise with the period. The throne was removed, and another erected, copied from an authentic source, of the time of Edward 111. It was lined (as well as the alcove on which the throne was placed) with purple vel vet, having worked on it in gold the Crown of England, the Cross of St. George, and emblazoned shields, with the arms of England and France. The state chairs were what might be called of Gothic design, and the throne was surmounted with Gothic tracery. At the back of the throne were em blazoned the Royal Arms of England in silver. Seated on this throne her Majesty and Prince Albert awaited the arri val of the court of Anne of Brittany. Abot half-past ten the heralds marshalled the procession from the lower suite of rooms, and the Duchess of Cambridge appeared in a magnificent costume, led by the Duke of Beau fort, as Louis XII., equally magnificent, and followed by the rest of her court. These were divided by heralds and mar shals into quadrilles, and marched in the following order:— After the royal party, consisting of Prince George, the Princess Augusta, &c., came the Highland Quadrille, the Greek Quadrille, the Hungarians, the Knights Templars, and the Saracens. These on reaching the throne-room passed before the sovereign, making their obeisances, and then formed themselves for dancing, which immediately com menced. Among the costumes in the train of Brittany, the Duke of Beaufort and the Earl of Cardigan were most con spicuous. Nothing could possibly be more regal than the appearance of her Majesty and Prince Albert. Among their circle the Marquis of Normanby (in armour), the Duke and Duchess of Argyle, the Earl of Hillsborough, the Duke of Buccleuch, Earl - De Grey, Lord Brabazon, the Duke of Devonshire, were most conspicuous. The Earl of Liverpool appeared as an Ancient Seneschal, and conducted her Majesty to the supper room. The Earl of Chesterfield, the Marquis of Exeter, Sir Edward Lytton Bulwer, the Duke of Norfolk, the Duchess of Inverness, Lady Frances Sandon, Lord Bra bazon, Mrs. Cavendish, &c., were among those whose cos tumes attracted most attention. Her Majesty left the ball-room about a quarter to 3 o'clock, but dancing was continued for about an hour afterwards. COSTUMES AT THE MASQUE The annexed descriptions of the superb dresses worn last night at her Majesty's masque will be found correct in all their details, having beerycollected from various sources on which reliance may be placed. They are more limited in number than could be desired, but such has been the press of business in the magazins of the principal marchandes des modes, and others - on whom the charge has devolved of fur nishing the costumes for this truly regal fete, that although every facility has been kindly afforded by them, yet the des cription of many superb and costly dresses must from neces sity be postponed. . Her Majesty.—(A s Queen Philippa, consort of Edward lll.)—The costume of her Majesty, as may be supposed, was unsurpassed, in the costly , character of its materials, in the whole gorgeous assembly of the noblesse. It formed a strik ing contrast with the more splendid costumes worn on the occasion, and was highly becoming the Queen of these realms. The petticoat was of red velvet, trimmed with ermine ; the jacket, the ground of Garter-blue, with a large pattern of leaves woven in it of gold, and ornamented with precious stones ; hanging sleeves, lined with ermine ; the mantle was of cloth of gold, worked in silver, and trimmed with gold lace and pearls, lined with ermine, and fastened in front with a broad gold band worked in diamonds and other precious stones. The shoes were red silk, worked with gold and diamonds. The crown was a fac simile of that worn by Queen Phi lippa, and was ornamented with diamonds and precious stones, Under the crown, descending to the sides of the face was a net work of red velvet and diamonds. The cloth of gold, silk, and velvet, of this costume, were made at Spitalfields. His Royal Highness Prince Albert. —The magnigficent costume of his royal highness in his assumed character of Edward 111. is a truly regal habiliment ; it is composed of a mantle or cloak of scarlet velvet, of the finest British manu facture, bordered by a broad gold figured lace, set on each side with large pearls, upwards of a thousand in number ; it is lined throughout with ermine, a band of purple velvet con nects the cloak when on, the band being studded with fine diamonds, rubies, and emeralds, and the centre stud, which is larger than the others, contains an enormous turquoise, of a most brilliant colour; twelve smaller studs of diamonds and emeralds ornament the band, which is also beautifully em broidered with gold; on each side the band is fastened by a massive gold buckle set with brilliants, rubies, emeralds, and other precious stones. The robe is a long lace garment, pe culiar to those worn by the higher classes during that rrei n; it is of a rich bl ue arid gold brocade, of th e mo ,t cos tl y des cription, and was expressly manufactured for this costume. It reaches from the neck, which is bare, down to the alleles, the close collar round the neck being of purple velvet, and the opening on the left side is also bordered by the same, on which is embroidered sapphires, topazes, turquoises, rubies, and emeralds ; the opening above-mentioned is for the pur pose of displaying the Garter worn by his royal highness. Pantaloons of scarlet silk, with shoes en suite, richly jew elled. Head dress a regal coronet of gold, set with precious stones of great value. Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Cambridge.—The costume selected by her Royal Highness was that of Anne of Bretagne. It was remarkable for the sumptuousness of its materials, and had a gorgeous effect. Her Rnyal High ness's dress was of crimson velvet, open on each side, be neath which was a robe of silver and gold tissue, embroid ered with diamonds, rubies, pearls, and sapphires ; the cor sage was entirely covered with diamonds and precious stones. Head dress, a regal crown, set with brilliants and valuable rubies and emeralds, withpuff of crimson velvet, from which hung behind a long tulle veil, exquisitely embroidered with gold. The costume altogether was remarkably recherche, and highly suitable to the elevated station as well as the assumed character of the Royal Duchess. Her Royal Highness the Princess Augusta of Cambridge. —Her Royal Highness's costume was taken after an original portrait of the Princess Claude. It was composed of a robe of rich silver brocade, trimmed all round with ermine, over which was a tunic of Royal blue velvet, embroidered all over with silver fleurs-de-lis ; round the top, and in the front of the tunic, were stitched bands of jewels, consisting of dia monds, turquoise, rubies, &c., of enormous value. Upon her head her Royal Highness ' , ad a splendid gold couronne, set with brilliants and turquoise, suspended from which was a tulle veil, which, behind, nearly reached the ground, ela borately embroidered all over with silver, and edged by a border of the same. The veil was raised upon each arm, where it was clasped by aigrettes of diamonds, imparting to the veil the appearance of a royal mantle, with flowing sleeves. His Royal Highness Prince George of Cambridge (as Gas ton de Foix.)—A rich violet velvet costume trimmed with borders of gold, and edged with rich sable fur ; sleeves of crimson velvet exquisitely embroidered with gold ; belt of diamonds, and gold collar richly set with jewels ; cap of black velvet with a jewelled aigrette, fastening a plume of feathers ; black boots turned over with white, and edged with gold fillagree work. Du - ke of Beaufort (Costume of the reign of Louis XII, of France.)—The noble duke having been selected by her Royal Highness the Duchess of Cambridge to personate Louis XII. in the French quadrille, of which Her Royal Highness is the leader, his Grace appeared in one of the most splendid dresses handed down by Monfaucon in his "Monarchie Francaise." The dress consisted of rich blue velvet, sumptuously em broidered in gold, with which were intermixed rubies, emeralds, pearls, and other precious stones, with a large diamond star in the centre, and an opaz of priceless value, set with dia monds. The cloak was of cloth of gold, lined with white satin, and trimmed over with powdered ermine. The belt worn by the noble duke on this occasion was of crimson, richly stud ded with precious stones and fastened in the centre by a large diamond buckle. Sword—a valuable specimen of the art of that period, the hilt being of gold exquisitely chased ; a crimson velvet hat with feathers confined in front by a costly jewel. _ _ TlieDuke of Buccleuch (Costume of a knight of the order of the Garter. Reign of Edward III.)—A surcoat of cloth of gold, with hanging sleeves to the same, lined with white satin, confined over the hips by a girdle profusely ornamented with gems, from which was suspended a dagger, the sheath also studded with valuable jewels ; over the surcoat a rich blue velvet scarf, with a star and two crescents, embroidered with gold and precious stones ; from the shoulders was sus pended the flowing mantle of the Order of the Garter, with the badge of that illustrious order displayed on the left side ; scarlet pantaloons, and sleeves with shoes to match ; on the left ler the garter. His Grace wore a ducal coronet of gold. - The Duke of Norfolk.—ln the costume of Thomas Howard, Duke of Norfolk and Earl Marshal, in the reign of Elizabeth. A doublet of cloth of gold, over which a tunic of rich black velvet, with various jewels. Hat of black velvet, adorned with a bandeau of pearls, with jewel and feather. The Duke of Sutherland.—His Grace wore a rich crimson velvet Nusseer habit, superbly trimmed with gold, and orna mented with numberless gems ; mantle of purple velvet, faced with white satin, and richly trimmed with gold ; ruffs of Honiton lace ; hat with heron plume, fastened by a diamond George, and wearing on his left leg the garter. The Duke of Devonshire.—The superb costume worn by the noble Duke was, we believe, after that of the celebrated Earl of Leicester, favourite of Queen Elizabeth. The jew ellery that ornamented the costume was computed to be worth several thousand pounds. The costume, as a whole, was one of the richest that came within our notice. SINGULAR INCIDENT.—A LOCOMOTIVE ARRESTED BY WORMS.—On the completion, a few days since, of the rail way on the Tressel and Bridge over the Congaree Swamp and river, a general migration of the caterpillars of Richland took place towards the St. Matthew's shore. An army of worms, occupying in solid column the iron rail for upwards .of one mile, presented, as was supposed, but a feeble barrier to the power of steam. A locomotive with a full train of cars loaded with iron, and moving at a speed of 10 to 12 miles an hour, was arrested notwithstanding at midway in the swamp by these insects, and through the agency of sand alone freely distributed on the drawing wheel, was it able to overcome them. It was a sanguinary victory, in which mil lions were crushed to death ; though the caterpillars main tained their ground and enjoyed a triumph in resisting for a brief period ev en t h e power of the locomot ive.—Charleston Patriot.—[Very like an Americanism this RAILWAY ACCIDENT.—A rather serious accident occur red on Wednesday morning at the Glasgow terminus of the Edinburgh and Glasgow Railway. It appears that the goods train—consisting of seventeen heavily laden trucks—having arrived from Edinburgh at the Cowlairs Station, was, con trary to the express orders of the directors of the company, placed upon the incline with only one " break" attached, and the momentum of the train ultimately overpowering the means of resistan ce i n the hands of the " breaksman, ' the trucks sped down the declivity with frightful velocity. Fortunately nothing was in the way, and the train was stopped at the terminus by the overturning of two or three waggons in a pit, a few yards beyond the ter mination of the rails. The overturned waggons were con siderably smashed, and a quantity offish, with which they were filled, were scattered about; but, upon the whole, the da mage sustained, we are glad to say, is not very great, an d with the exception of the " breaksman," no one is injured, the guard escaping entirely unhurt. The former, however, was a good deal :bruised, particularly on one of his legs, and ae had to be conveyed to the Royal Infirmary. The accident we learn was the result of carelessness on the part of the ,)erson at the Cowlairs Station, who should have been seen ;hat a sufficient number of " breaks" were attached to the :rain to keep it under complete control. He has consequent y been taken into custody, and the matter is undergoing a ;borough investigation. —Glasgow Courier. VIZ CID NT ON VIZ VERMILIA RAILROAD. The trains on the left.baniTrailroad to Versailles have P. whunenced running as usual, The Illessager of Friday asserts that the number of deaths is only 46. The same -journal contains a letter from M, Obceuf, the mayor of Menden, declaring that the letter pub lished by the Siecle, as being from him under the name of Auboeuf, was a forgeFy. The interment or the remains of Adam Dumont d'Urville, his wife and son, will take place on Monday. The proces sion moving from his late residence, No. 26, Rue Madame, at ten o'clock. In the absence of all branches of his family,. M. Hombron, surgeon-major of the Astrolabe, and M. Vin cendon Dumoulin, hydrographical engineer of the expedition to the South Pole, have bee!a appointed, by the Minister of the Marine to act as directors of the melancholy ceremony. A guard of honour has been placed over the remains. The bodies now lying at the cemetery of Mont Parnasse amount to 27, some of those at first brought there having been removed. It is utterly impossible to recognise one of them, every feature being gone, and the whole body being more or less calcined. On none can a finger or toe be seen, though the stumps still remain. The teeth are generally white and uninjured, giving another proc,f of the indestruc tibility of that part of the human 'frame. It was by her teeth that Madame Dumont d'Urville was recognised. The colour is in all cases the same—a dai.k brown, such as is seen on smoked hams or bacon. The abdomen is in all cases in better preservation than the other portions of the bodies. The reason is that the strong integuments which covered it allowed the liquid matter below to become heated, or even to boil, without the external coat being destroyed. In one body the upper and lowerjaws, as well as the malar bones, are completely destroyed, yet the tongue is perfectly soft and moveable in the mouth. In another the upper part of the skull is burnt off, and the adjacent bones completely cal cined ; yet the brain is soft to the touch, and the thin mem brane unbroken. Five or six have the hand held up before their faces, as if defending themselves from the attacks of the flames. In that position they met their fate. Messrs. Amussat, Majendie, 011iffe, and other physicians, who have visited the cemetery, have. declared the case to be such as may never again be witnessed. They have suggested that an application should be made to the minister of the interior to have these remains, if unclaimed, or at least part of them, in the Pathological Museum. In addition to the death of M. Le Pontois, the advocate, we have to announce that of his own brother, a merchant of Lorient, M. Lemarie, jun., and his nephew, all of whom were together in the same waggon, and perished in the flames. The only one of the party who escaped was Mdlle. Le Pon tois, 14 years of age. She was put out of the vehicle by some one, but whom she does not know. She was so much injured that her life was despaired of, and it was not till Wednesday evening that she was able to speak, and give any account of the frightful scene. She still fancies herself surrounded by her lost relatives. One of the most afflicting results of the late accident is the case of M. Brioche, the merchant from Nantes, who has lost both his legs and both his arms, and remains a mere trunk with the head upon it. In the endeavours to draw him out of the fire, the hook of the pole which was used caught him by the mouth, which was dreadfully lacerated. Nevertheless, he has recovered his senses and his speech. and is able to give a relation of the horrors he has undergone. He was accom panied by the nephew of M. Sicard, a merchant of the rue Thibeautode, and a traveller of the house, who had arrived only three days before from Nimes, both of whom were by his side, but perished in the flames. THEATRICAL DISCLOSURES (From the Observer.) Mr. Charles Mathews, the late manager of Covent-garden Theatre, filed his schedule in the Insolvent Debtors' Court on Tuesday, and has obtained a speedy order for hearing for the 9th of June next. The document, which is somewhat voluminous, discloses a variety of theatrical matters of an in teresting character, of which we present an analysis. The debts in the aggregate, from December, 1837, are set forth at £27,499 17s. Ild., of which he had received consi deration for £26,200 2s. 11d., and the remainder relate to Madame Vestris. There is one debtor of £5O, and about 220 creditors. Property in jewellery, &c., amounting to £2OO, has been given up, and there is a considerable quantity of property mentioned in the possession of the proprietors of Covent garden Theatre, who are inserted as creditors for the sum of £6166 ; and opposite the claim is a long statement of circum stances connected with the undertaking of the establish ment. The insolvency is attributed to several causes—to the loss incurred at the Olympic, to the failure of the en gagements in America, to the expense of the voyage and outfit of the insolvent and his wife, to the loss sustained at Covent-garden Theatre, to law expenses, and the heavy amount paid for " money accommodations" and interest. Some particulars are given of the trip in 1838 to America, showing that the amount received was only £1,750, and the expenses were considerable. An opinion may be formed of the extent of " law matters " by mentioning, that £1,500 have been already paid, and about .three thousand pounds' worth of law is set forth in the shape of debts. The insol vent allowed Mrs. Mathews, his mother, £2OO a-year, and his wife allowed her mother a similar sum. The schedule has been drawn up by Messrs. Lewis, of Ely-place. The statements detailing the speculations in Covent-garden Theatre present some striking features. The proprietors (Mr. Surman, Mr. C. Kemble. Mr. Willett, and Captain John Forbes) are inserted as creditors for the amount already stated. The theatre, according to the statement of Mr. Mathews. was taken with an agreement to pay a rental of £5,000 to £7,000 a year, after deducting £6O a week for himself and Madame Vestris. It was rented three seasons. During the first season £5,000 was paid for rent; the second season, £6,150; and the third, £2,384, independent of £7OO to be received from private boxes, arul £1,400 from the con ductors of the German Opera, now performing at the thea tre. The losses sustained during the three seasons " speak volumes." The following is an analysis of the receipts and expenditure : Receipts during the first season Expenditure in the same period ___: X s. d. 48,673 17 6 52,903 1 2 The season was 199 nights, averaging £244 a night, whilst the expenditure was £266, show ing a nightly loss of £22. Second season—total receipts expenditure 51,440 4 7 Being 221 nights, showing a loss of £lO a night Third season, ending April 29—receipts .... 42,535 17 0 _ . expenditure ... 55,691 8 9 The season was 165 nights, averaging £216 a night, whilst the expenses were 1258, show ir.d a nightly Isms of £4l. I.ls. Total loSses - during the three seasons ...... 13,286 16 2 It will be remembered that Madame Vestris was declared a bankrupt, and the fiat was superseded. It appears that the creditors under that estate were paid a composition of five shillings in the pound. The judgment debts are about £10;000, as set forth in the schedule, which is, in many respect's, a curious document, and the above extracts will no doubt afford much speculation in the theatrical circles. The hearing of the case is ap pointed for the 9th of June. Mr. Mathews is at present sojourning in the Queen's Bench Prison. On Saturday an order was issued in the above case, that Charles Mathews be admitted to bail until his hearing on June 9. His sureties are Mr. Levy, of Norfolk-street, Strand, and Mr. Goldshede, Piccadilly. OOMI~.....7 . 4aMn•PC•MOIMVMI•3•NMI FLINTSHIRE ELECTION This committee, selected to inquire into the validity of the return of the Hon. E. M. L. Mostyn, as knight of the shire for the county of Flint, assembled at eleven o'clock on Sa turday, Sir Edmund Hayes in the chair. Mr. Sei jeant Wrangliatn, Mr. Talbot, and Mr. Phillimore appeared for the petitioner, Sir Stephen Glynne ; while the interest of the sitting member was protected by Messrs. Austin and Cockburn. The committee then came to the usual resolutions as to the course to be pursued by counsel in the investigation, and as to the examination of witnesses and costs. The petition having been read, Mr. Serjeant Wrangham proceeded to open the case on behalf of the petitioners, stating, that it would not be neces sary for him to occupy the attention of the committee by any lengthened details, or to divert their attention from matters which more immediately called for their decision. The case, in a great measure, would resolve itself into a scrutiny of the votes ; and, as it had never been the practice of himself or his learned friends, in opening cases of this description, to specify in detail the different heads of objection which they intended to rely on, he should not detain the committee with enumerating them now. The lists spoke for themselves. He (Mr. Serjeant Wrangham) would, therefore, proceed to put the committee in possession of the facts and dates material for them to know. The nomination for the county of Flint took place on the 6th of July, 1841, and the polling on the Bth and 9th of the same month. The numbers at the close of the poll were for— Mr. Mostvn Sir Stephen Glynne giving a majority of only 43 in favour of the sitting member, which majority he (Serjeant Wrangham) was prepared to prove was composed of the most objectionable description; in fact, destitute of every necessary and legal qualification, so that it would be impossible for the sitting member to re tain his seat. He should now proceed to call the attention of the committee to those classes of objections with which he proposed to proceed in the first instance ; and in doing so, he should present a class of voters to their notice, the ob jection against whom had by the revising barrister been de cided in favour of the petitioner at the registration of 1841 for the county of Flint. Having disposed of them, he should proceed, if necessary, to other classes which were embraced in the lists referred to. There was, for instance, one class containing 67 votes, all of whom must stand or fall by one decision ; he alluded to the " tai trevor voters "—voters who were fabricated by the splitting of a blot of freehold amongst a number of persons, the property being held under one title, and the parties being constituted electors by one conveyance. He (Serjeant Wrangham) was, however, before the commit tee on no Quixotic expedition, and should not attempt to strike off more votes than were necessary to obtain the seat for his client ; and as the inquiry was likely to last for a con siderable length of time, he did not feel justified in occupy ing any further portion of the committee's attention in mak ing these preliminary statements, as the facts would be explained in a far more satisfactory manner by the witnesses themselves. He should, therefore, at once proceed to prove the poll, and go on with the scrutiny until he had reduced the majority of the sitting member. The Clerk of the Peace for the county of Flint then pro duced the poll-books, which were put in, and evidenced the numbers for the respective candidates to be as before stated. Mr. Sergeant Wrangham then put to his learned friend, Mr. Austin, whether it was his serious intention to defend those votes which had been struck off by the revising barri ster ? Mr. Austin.—l cannot support them. Mr. Serjeant Wrangham.—Then I am in a condition at once to place my client (Sir Stephen Glynne) in a majority. Forty-eight votes were then struck from the sitting mem ber's poll. Mr. Sergeant Wrangham next proposed to enter upon the class of voters objected to under the head of the " tai trevor voters." Mr. Austin said, he objected to such a course, as it was not his intention to persist in the scrutiny, and did not wish to prejudice this class of voters against the next registration ; and as his learned friend had succeeded in placing the peti tioner in a majority, there was no necessity to protract the inquiry, inasmuch as he, on behalf of the sitting member, now intimated his intention of w ithdrawing from the con test. Mr. Serjeant Wrangham said, he could offer no objection to the course his learned friend had thought fit to adopt, but must beg leave to offer as strong an opinion against the last class of voters as his friend (Mr. Austin) had in support of them ; he had only therefore, to as k the committee t o come to the usual resolution, declaring Sir Stephen Richard Glynne duly elected. Mr. ESCOTT (a member of the committee) asked Mr. Austin if he was to understand that the 48 votes whi c h h ad been struck off the sitting member's poll were given up on account of their being bad and indefensible ? Mr. AUSTIN replied, that all he had to say was, that the votes had been disallowed by the revising barrister in 1841, and for the purposes of this inquiry it was not his intention to support them. Mr. EscoTT said, he did not consider that because votes had been rejected at a registration subsequent to an election, it was any proof that they were bad at the election. e y n ca d l u le ly d e th le e et lel d on. The committee then came to a resolution, declaring that "Edward Mostyn Llo d yd i al s o t s y t u y . n h , acdomnumtobnel Edward Mostyn Lloy knight of the shire to s erve in the p resent parliament for the a county of Flint, and that Sir Stephen Richard Glynne, Bart., was duly elected , and ou g ht to have been returned for the said county."—The committee then separated. T}I24TRE.ROVAL, 'WILLTAMION.SQUARE iiI4COND NIGHT GV 'CUE FAIRE' IsKTRAVA6AN' A:CA.LL)GI3 THE WHITE CAT. Which was received last night with raptur s applause., THIS EVENING (Tuesday), IN , i, will be performed the Comedy of the SOLDIER'S DAUGHTER. To conclude %vial the New Fairy Extravaganza of VIE WHITE CAT, With New Scenery, Machinery, Tricks, Dresses, and Ap pointments. ZOOLOGICAL GARDENS TN consequence of the immense success of the Entertain " ments last Evening, the Subscribers and the Public are respectfully informed, that the 'ROM ANyFESTA will be repeated on THURSDAY - next, -May when will be exhibited the • PICTORIAL MOREI,VOF ROME, the once proud Mistress of theyrid ; compribing, amongst its most striking f ea t u re s , the Icient Bridge and Castle of St. Angelo, the Vatican, and Pontifical Palace, the Capital di St. Spirito, and the vast and, marvellous edifice of St. Peter's. This magnificent representation has been constructed from the most accurate Designs, by the most celebrated Artists of the day. The delineations are so strictly accurate, and the proportions so stupendous, as to offer a perfect realization of those Wonders of Architecture which still render the Eternal City the most interesting spot in the world. At dusk, this novel exhibition will be seen under the aspect which the scene presents during the rejoicing in cele bration of Il Giorno di San Pietro, when the whole vast Edifice of St. Peter's is Illuminated, and every detail of the glorious Architecture shines forth in lines of resplendent light. It is on those festive occasions also that the celebra ted Girandola, or great FIRE WORKS of ST. ANGELO, are displayed from the summit of the Castle, beyond all com parison the grandest display of Pyrotechnic Art ever invented, being a fac simile of this GORGEOUS FESTIVAL. With these will be given Cascades of Fire Fountains of Stars and tremendous Flights of Rockets, forming a scene of the most inconceivable magnificence ever attempted out of Italy. Pyrotechnic Artist, SIGNOR SEMONA. N.B.—Every possible care has been taken in forming a first-rate MILITARY BAND, which, under the superin tendance of Mr. STUBBS, will perform during the Season. ADMITTANCE, ONE SHILLING. GLOBE INSURANCE TO THE EDITOR OF THE GLOBE Cornhill, May 13, 1842. SIR, —Having been directed to corre ct a tnisswtetnent in 1.) the Morning Herald of the 119 a -instant, regarding this Company, to the effect that, theyhtenix, Sun, and Globe are the chief offices concerned in tliteloss at the calamitous fire in the city of Hamburgh, I have to request you will insert in the Globe, for the satisfaction of the numerous parties hold ing shares in the Company, that this office never had an agent in Hamburgh, nor effected any insurances on property there.—l am Sir, your obedient servant, I. C. DENHAM, Secretary FOR SALE, By PRIVATE CONTRACT, A good FAMILY HOUSE, situ a ted in Stanley-street, `WatergatV,Oester. For particulars apply to kCDMUND HARDMAN. Globe-office, Exchange-buildings, 10th May, 1842. Kiberpool gPtanbart. TUESDAY MORNING, MAY 17, 1842 It will be observed that, on Wednesday next, the in habitants of Liverpool will hold a meeting in the Ses sions-house, for the purpose of agreeing upon a sub scription for' the relief of the distressed sufferers from the recent awful calamity at Hamburgh. We sincerely trust that our town will not be found wanting in the cause of humanity, upon this, as she has rarely been on any occasion when her sympathies have been ap pealed to. The noble effort now making in the city of London has already shown us the example ; and Liver pool, the second commercial city in the empire, will not, we are confident, be found lagging behind in the march of philanthropy. We cannot, however, whilst noticing this prompt ness, evinced by the mercantile public of Great Britain, in coming forward to the relief of suffering in another country, refrain from expressing our regret at the cir cumstance—pointed out by a correspondent of the London Times—that no similar effort has been made to alleviate (for, alas ! in this case philanthropy can only alleviate) the distress in which a calamity, equally, if not even more, heartrending, has recently plunged thousands of British subjects. To the widows and orphans of the gallant British soldiers slaughtered in the passes of Cabool no munificent relief has been stretched out. Over the bloodstained graves of these betrayed victims no*sympathizing hand has planted the willow; around their desolated hearths no charble care has been found scattering—all we can afford them —the means of temporal comfort and consolation. This is not as it should be. Surely we owe it, (if not in gratitude, at least in justice and prudence,) to those true hearted men who go forth to fight our battles in distant lands, that they should be taught to feel that when a wide spread calamity, such as that sustained in India, crushes its - thousands in one fell swoop, a British public will not suffer the widows and orphans, which they leave upon our shores, to sink overwhelmed under the double pressure of bereavement and hopeless • poverty. We noticed some months ago an attempt, on the part of the proprietors of the port of Fleetwood, to impress upon the merchants and dealers of Manches ter and the neighbourhood the superior eligibility of that port, in comparison with Liverpool, as one of tran sit for merchandise and produce to and from Ireland. We have now, however, to remarlcupon a much bolder flight on the part of the same imaginative gentlemen. The port of Fleetwood, we are now told, is not only the best port for the coasting trade, but for the foreign trade as well ! The cotton of America is no longer to be borne up the waters of the Mersey—is no longer to occupy the docks and the warehouses, or to employ the merchants and brokers of the port of Liverpool ; but to be landed at Fleetwood and transmitted from thence by railway to its destination—Manchester and the surrounding district—whilst Liverpool, we pre sume, with this terrible competitor on the one side and the port of Runcorn on the other, is to sink rapidly into the comparative insignificance out of which she has within the last half century risen. This startling announcement has been conveyed to us by the proceedings of a recent meeting of proprie tors of the Fleetwood-on-Wire Railway. 'We here quote the passage, proofs and all : " Mr. Philpots trusted that when Captain Denham's sur vey was completed, means would be taken by the Directors to make the result known in the United States of America, as he was sure that vessels from that country could unload at Fleetwood more cheaply than at Liverpool. (Hear, hear.) " Mr. Algar thought no better proof of the estimation in which the port of Fleetwood was held could be adduced than the fact, that the house of Lizardi and Co., of London, had, from the representation of one of their agents, who had personally examined the port, consigned to Fleetwood a ves sel from New Orleans with 2,000 bales of cotton instead of to Liverpool. (Hear, hear.) " Mr. Say had understood that the port dues and other charges at Fleetwood were much less than those at Liver pool. `• The Chairman said, the fact was so, and referred in proof to the printed statement, which was lying on the table. On vessels of five hundred tons, (cotton in and coal out.) LIVERPOOL CHARGES. Harbour dues and local lights, at ls. 71d. per ton.. Out 40 12 6 If ft If Anchorage . Pilotage in and out, 14 feet, at 9s. per foot 1 In 6 6 0 in, and 4s. out Lights at 6d. per ton, (outer lighta).. 91/ /1 tf Out 13 0 5. X. 8. - d £ll6 9 4 FLEETWOOD CHARGES Harbour dues, 3d. per ton Lights 3d. /I ..... . Ditto Peel lights, 3d. ~ ............. In f 1 } Pilotage £3 lOs £2 16. . Out 6 6 0 ........ Outer lights, : 1 1 2 2 1 1 4 , 1 5. s. 22d. . . d ....... . ...... Out 1 , f 25 8 4 Difference on ship in favour of Fleetwood...... 66 0 0 6 5 5 0 6 5 0 4 " The Secretary sa id , that even now goods could Xll6 be con veyed more cheaply from the manufacturing districts by Fleetwood to Manchester, than by Liverpool." Our first business must be with these statements of " charges," which, being " printed statements " and " laid upon the table," by authority of the chairman and directors, it is natural to suppose have been pre pared with some pretensions to accuracy. By these statements it will be seen that the Fleetwood "charges" upon entering and clearing a vessel of 500 tons bur then are £5O. 9s. 4d., whilst those upon the same ves sel in the port of Liverpool are stated at £ll6. 98. 4d., thus showing a difference of £66 in favour of the port of Fleetwood. As we have no means of checking the various items which compose the Fleetwood charges, we shall assume them to be correct. They bear, in deed, that appearance. But in the Liverpool charges, at the first glance, we detect an error of £4O. 12s. 6d. under the head of " harbour dues and local lights, at is. 71d. per ton," which those of our readers familiar with the subject will recognise as the dues paid at the Dock-office when reporting a vessel inwards, and only paid once instead of being charged again upon the out ward voyage, as is here assumed. B y t hi s correct i on the difference of £66 claimed as being saved upon the voyage, in and out, at Fleetwood, is reduced to £25 12s. Bd.