The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser. — Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1842-12-20 00:00:00

east fnbitE4 ''_ - With despatch. ... :4 31 !!! . For CALCUTTA, 1..ii 1 / 4 -,The very splendid Liverpool:built Ship s-illiiva ' MEG OF MELDON,• Captain BLEASDALE ; 396 ton - s; A 1 twelve years ; copper-fasten e d an d co p pere d ; is well known as one of the fastest vessels in the trade, and in every point a very superior conveyance for goods or pas serigers.—Apply to A. SINCLAIR, Esq. ; to Messrs. SANDS, TURNER, and Co., Merchants ; or to I _COT ESWORTH and WYNNE. A. REGULAR TRADER. For light freight and beer only.—To clear on Sa turday, and sail on Monday. For BOMBAY, The fine A 1 Barque ARGYLESHIRE, J. M`NIEL, Commander ; turthen per register 858 tons ; newly coppered and copper fastened ; a very fast sailer, and a most desirable conveyance for goods or passengers, having e xce ll en t p oo p accommoda t,on•—For freight or pas sage ap ply t o M essrs . D IROM , I,l c most), and Co.; to Messrs. GLEN and ANDERSON ; or to JOHN HAMILTON. Will be succeeded by the fine A.l oak-built and newly c.ronpered Ship LUCINDA, to b e d espa t c h e d on th e 10th Jamul". MII , P.A r - Raving the whole of her cargo engaged, within about fifty tong, will be despatched on Tuesday next, the 27th instant. For CANTON, The fine British-built Barque CHIEFTAIN, PETER CLARK, Commander, TV/d o is well acquainted with the trade ;) A 1 for twelve years ; 390 tons ; newly coppered a remark ably fast sailer, and in every respect a very first-late convey ance both for goods and passengers.—For terms, &c. apply cn board, in the Waterloo Dock, or to -Wt; - W. and J. TYRER The fast-sailing regular trader JOHN HORTON will succeed. Tuis DAY , (Tuesday,) the 20th instant, at One o'clock at the Broker's Office. 18, North John-street, 1604 Kegs LARD. Landing ex Hottinguer, from New York.—Apply to Mr WILLIAM TAABET, Merchant, or to GEORGE BADENACII, Broker. Zata It ttS. 4 11 P., To sail immediately. 1 413 Foi DEMERARA, 7 , The Barque ISABELLA, - I . '• E. THORP, Master. For terms of freight or passage apply to THOMAS and HENRY MURRAY For TRINIDAD, t The tine Maryport-built Brigantine - A for f , SEALBY, 11. BELL, Master ; Burthen per register 107 tons ; A 1 ; coppered and copper fastened, and having a considerable part of her cargo ready for shipment, will have immediate despatch.—Apply on board, Queen's Dock ; to Messrs. BOYD and BROWN, Mer chants; or to J. NELSON WOOD and Co. Enita &tatts. For BOSTON, first-class American Ship ELTZA WARWICK, FRANCIS DAVIS, Master ; 13 9rtlien 550 tons ; coppered and copper-fastened ; a fast sailer, and in every respect a superior conveyance.—For terms of freight or passage apply to Captain DAVIS, on board, Prince's Dock, or to BARING BROTHERS and Co. Freight to be paid at four dollars and eighty cents to the pound sterling. NEW YORK LINE OF PACKETS, Sailing on the 25th of every Month I ATRICK HENRY, Delano .. lOOO tons, 25/h Dec I NDEPENDENCE, Nye ~ ew Ship AS-I-IBURTON. Huttleston 1050 tons, 251/i Feb. GEO. WASHINGTON, Burrows These superior fast-sailing first-class ships are commanded by men of acknowledged experience and nautical ability. Their cabins are commodious, elegantly fitted up, and Provided with every thing conducive to the comfort and C onvenience of passengers. The rate of cabin passage-money is Twenty-five Guineas, for which all stores will be found, except wines and spirits, which can be had of the Steward, if required. These packets sail punctually on the 25th, and take no freight after the 23d of each month.—Apply to CHAPMAN, BOWMAN, and Co., 9, Rumford-place. Freight payable in New York at the rate of 4 dollars and 80 cents per pound sterling. NEW YORK LINE OF PACKETS. y Sailing on the Ist of every Month,viz.: S tlEt:'i , 'lELD, F. P. ALLEN ........ 578 tons.. Ist Jan. I. IRGINIAN, W. H. ALLEN ...... 620 tons.. Ist Feb. STEPHEN WHITNEY, W. C. 1034 tons.. Ist March THOMPSON UNITED STATES, A. BRITTON .. 650 tons.. Ist April. These ships are ail of the first class, recently built in the city of New York ; and, for strength, beauty of model, punc tuality and swiftness of sailing, as well as for extent and com fort of cabin accommodations, are not surpassed by any in the 'Fade, and their commanders are men of great experience. The rate of Cabin Passage-money is Twenty-five Guineas, for which all Stores will be found, except Wines and Spirits, Which can be had of the Steward, retu if ired . . To insure punctuality in sailing, no doods can be received on board unless they are down two days before the day of sailing. —Apply to TB - MIAS and JOS. SANDS and CO. Freight by these vessels to be collected in New York at the rate of four dollars eighty cents to the pound sterling. eburatian. EDUCATION, MAGHULL, NEAR LIVERPOOL. MRS. CLINKING respectfully intimates that her SE MINARY. for the EDUCATION of a limited number of YOUNG LADIES, will be REOPENED on MONDAY, the 16th January. Board and Instruction in the usual branches of English Education, 20 Guineas per Annum. The number of Boarders is limited to eight. CHESTER SCHOOL, pOR the complete EDUCATION of ONE HUNDRED BOYS, preparing them by special Instruction for the Universities, the Learned Professions, the Army and Navy, and for Agricultural and Mercantile pursuits. P RINCIPAL—Mr. JOHN BRINDLEY, formerly Head , Master of the Oldswinford Hospital Endowed School. MST CLASSICAL MASTER—The Rev. E. MILLA.RD, 8.A., lately Head Classical Master in the Uxbridge School. N IATIIENIATICAL MASTS—THOS. ATKINSON, Esq., B.A. and Scholar of C. C. College, Cambridge. PROFESSOR OF MODERN LANGUAGES AND MUSIC—J. THOMAS, Esq., Ph. Dr., formerly Teacher of the Modern Languages in the Bridgnorth School. DRAWING, MASTER AND GENERAL ASSISTANT— DRILL MASTER AND OUTDOOR SUPERINTENDENT—A Noncommissioned Officer. QISITING SURGEON—GEO. HARRISON, Esq., Chester. For GREENOCK and GLASGOW, EVERY TUESDAY AND FRIDAY. Cabin 208.; Fee.. .. 2s. I Steerage.. .. ss. Freight—Boxes and Bale Goods,3id. per Foot. The splendid fast-sailing Steam Ships -- PRINCESS ROYAL, (new Steam Ship,) Captain JOHN WARTHUR, ittbk ROYAL GEORGE, Captain ROBERT COOK, ROYAL SOVEREIGN, Captain TASSIE, Are intended to sail from the Clarence Dock,as under: DECEMBER. PRINCESS ROYAL .... This Day, 20th.... at 10, Evening. ROYAL GEORGE .. Friday, 23d.... at 2, Afternoon. PRINCESS ROYAL .... Tuesday, 27th.... at 5, Afternoon. ROYAL GEORGE Friday, 30th.... at 8, Evening. Apply to M. LANGLANDS, 16, Enoch-square, Glasgow; D. NPLA.RTY and Co., 38, Shaw-street, Greenock ; WM. SCLA.TER, 1, Hope-street, Manchester ; or, here, to JAMES BREBNER, 20, Water-street. VALUABLE PROPERTY ON THE CANAL BANK By Messrs. THOS. WINSTANLEY and SONS, PEREMPTORILY, _ On THURSDAY, the 29th instant, at Two o'clock in the Af ternoon, at the Clarendon Rooms, South John-street, Liverpool,—by order of the Mortgagee, A VALUABLE PIECE of LAND, situated on the west side of and adjoining to the Towing Path of the Leeds and Liverpool Canal, in Liverpool, with the substantial and recently-erected Forges, Warehouse, and other Buildings thereon, the whole being replete with every convenience for carrying on the business of an Anchor-smith and Chain-cable Manufacturer. The Premises have a frontage to the Canal of 142 feet 6 inches, and , occupy an area 0f . 5000 square yards. The Tenure is Freehold of Inheritance For further particulars apply to Mr. J. 0. WATSON, So licitor, 19, Exchange-alley North ; or to Messrs. SUDLOW, Exchange-court, Exchange-street East, Liverpool. On WEDNESDAY, the 28th instant, at the Liverpool and Manchester Railway Station, Park-lane, Wapping, and Crosbie-street, AQUANTITY of UNCLAIMED GOODS, to defray the expenses upon them, consisting of:- 11 Cases PRINTS and VELVETS, TV 1204 to 1214 1 Bale WOOLLENS, SD 10, 1 Bale PRINTS, PH 34, 1 Case GUNS, W 200, 1 Sheet YARN, (Woollen,) B 2 2 Casks YELLOW OCHRE, 1 Cask EMERY, 1 Cask STONE BLUE, 1 Cask PIN WIRE, 1 Crate, containing a PLASTER VASE, I Case SMALLW ARES, 6 Bags NAILS, W W H 4 Bags DITTO, D 1 Bag DITTO, L 1 Skip, containing RAZOR, STROPS, and PASTE, 2 IRON TROUGHS, 1 Cask IVORY BLACK, 4 Bags PIGS' HAIR, 1 Bag DITTO, 1 Cask PICKLES, 1 Truss HOSIERY, 3 Bags GLUE, 1 Cask FILES, Diamond E, 480 1 Bag COTTON WICK, 20 Bars 2+ Square IRON, 1 Parcel CAP PEAKS, 2 Baskets SCREW BOLTS and NUTS, 1 Cask IVORY BLACK, 1 Cask GLAUBER SALTS, 1 Cask COLOURING POWDER, 1 Six-gallon Jar ACID, 1 Case, containing 2 GUNS, 5 Bundles PAPER, J 0 L 1 Case Grey CALICO, 10 Hampers Empty BOTTLES, 1 Cask EMERY, 2 Casks SALT CAKE, Quantity of BROWN PAPER, MILBOARDS, &c., 2 Tin Boxes ACID DROPS, 7 Boxes 3 Bundles CLOTHES and SUNDRIES A Quantity of Old REEDS, 1 Case BEDSTEADS, 4 Crates WINDOW GLASS, 10 Boxes RAISINS, 1 Cask PEPPERMINT, 2 Casks MUSTARD, 1 Truss WOOLLEN CLOTH, B 11 Sacks VETCHES, 1 Bag DRUGS, 1 WEIGHING MACHINE, 1 Cask GRAPES, 2 Hampers Empty BOTTLES, 1 BALE, Square BB B 34 I BOX, 1 Cask VINEGAR, 2 Casks 1 Case HARDWARE, Diamond H, 1 to 3 15 Bags REVITS, S 1 Cask DRUGS, 1 Bag CHAIN 18 Bats FLOCKS, H L L 2 15 0 B Ca a s g k s s } CEMENT, 1 Can VARNISH, 1 Sailor's CHEST and HAMMOCK, 6 Mahogany CHAIRS, 1 Arm Ditto DITTO, 3 TABLES. For further particulars apply to Mr. COMBER, at the Office, Park-lane Station, or to Mr. JAMES LINDON, Auc tioneer. Liverpool, December, 1842. OBJECTS OF THIS ESTABLISHMENT I.—To insure a thoroughly Scripturaland Gentlemanly education, under Masters of high Classical and Mathema tical attainments. 2.—To make the Classics and Mathematics the basis of t he system, but to provide also a really solid and useful Course of English instruction. , 3 .—To maintain in every department the strictest Disci- Pthze, united with kindness and moderation, and the absence of corporal punishment. 4 .—By means of familiar conversational Lectures, to teach principles as well as the common facts of knowledge. s . —To treat the Pupils as members of the family - , pro viding them liberally with domestic comforts at the same table with the Principal and Masters. E ducational include under one charge every expense both in the r; ducational and Domestic department, that there may be no extras for Stationery, Printed Books, Washing, Medical Attendance, nor under any pretext whatever. TArtviN HALL, near Chester, used for the above purposes, unquestionably one of the healthiest situations in the king dom• The premises are very spacious, and every way adapted for• a large Educational Establishment. TERMS, For Board and complete Instruction in every Department, Including all those charges usually denominated extras. Per annum. Forty Guineas Under Twelve years of age Above Twelve, and under Sixteen years of } Fifty Guineas, age From Sixteen years of age to the time of } Sixty Guineas, their entering the University PAYABLE Is - ADVANCE, either Quarterly or Half-yearly. The School OPENS on THURSDAY, the 12th of January. The names of Pupils who will then join the School should be sent in to Mr. BIONDLEY as early as possible. Prospectuses may be obtained on application to the Prin cipal. Tarvin Hall. Dec. 1, 1842. STEAM FROM LIVERPOOL TO CORK, EVERY WEDNESDAY. The splendid and new Steam Ship PRINCE OF WALES, Capt. M'NEILAGE, Is intended to sail from the Clarence Dock as under : DECEMBER. Wednesday, the 21st, at 1 o'clock, Afternoon. Wednesday, the 28th, at 6 o'clock, Evening. The PRINCE OF WALES leaves CORK for LIVERPOOL every Saturday. This Vessel has splendid accommodation for passengers. Goods consigned to the Agents will be forwarded with care and despatch. For further particulars apply to Wm. SCLATER, 1, Hope street, Piccadilly, Manchester; G. LEFEBURE, Lower Mer chant's-quay, Cork ; here to JAMES BREBNER, 20, Water-street. GRAMMAR SCHOOL, PRESTON, First Foundation Master—The Rev. G. N. Smith, M.A., C. Second ambrid Foundation Master—The Rev. E. Smith, M.A., Cambridge. Senior Assistant Master—Mr. Fox. Junior Assistant Master—Mr. Jones. Pren e l i Master—Mons. Collos, a native of Paris. Linear Drawing Master—Mr. Hill, late a Student at Rome. THE SCHOOL is an ancient found a ti on , in the patronage of the Corporation ; it has been lately rebuilt on a new site adjoining Winckley-square, the best and most healthy Part of the town, and has been furnished with every requisite au elegant and commodious manner, at the expense of the gentlemen undermentioned, some of whom have sons attend ing the School : Thoma s B atty Addi son , E sq ., Recorde r o f P res t on . j ° l3 ll Addison, Esq., Barrister-at-Law. Bairston, Esq. Robe r t B rown, E sq. Thomas German, Esq., Alderman. ie Rev. R. Hornby, M.A., Incumbent of Walton-le-dale. Horrocks, Esq., Alderman. ‘j/eorge Horrocks, Esq. r. °lll l Horrocks, Esq., Alderman. eo rgeJackson, Esq., Barton Lodge, Alderman. T homas Lowndes, Esq., M.A. ilip Park, Esq., Treasurer of the Borough. ldiam Shaw, Esq., Registrar of the Chancery of Lancashire. j r a,ncis Sleddon, Esq. ° „nn Stevenson, Esq. Ile system of education pursued is as well suited to the a nts of those parents who d es i gn th e i r sons f or c o mme rce acid the liberal professions, as for those who intend them to tegin r aduate at the Universities. The studies of the school with prayer, and the reading and explanation of the °IY Scriptures form a portion of the daily duties. Instruc ,,°n is given in the Greek and Latin Classics, English Lite a?titre and Composition, History, Geography, Writing, r ithmetic. and Mathematics. The French Language and th e an d A rc hi tec t ura l D raw i ng are taught as part o f Ll e system, without any extra charge, to all the scholars, ° 8 they become sufficiently, advanced for th e res p ec ti ve ka!ters. Students are constantly proceeding to the Universities, a nd are prepared for their College Lectures and Degree Exa- Initiations by a direct course of Classical and Mathematical R eading. Per A nnum . The School charge for tuition (without any ex- £9 9 0 tra s ) i s .... 5 I'oard and Lodging in the First Master's House 1, 35 0 0 iu Winckley-square 4-'aY Boarders. Preston, November 23,1812 15 15 0 For DUBLIN and BELFAST. (r4 ';' ' Tin. CITY oFDUBLIN STEAM-PACKET tithtt COMPANY, Incorporated by Act of Parliament. The above Company sail their Vessels, (with or without Pilots,) taking Goods and Passengers to the following Ports, For DUBLIN, THIS DAY,December 20, at 10 o'clock P.M. WEDNESDAY, ~ 21, 12 „ NOON THURSDAY, ~ 22, 12 „ NOON, FRIDAY, ~ 23, 1 „ P.M. SATURDAY, ~ 24, 2 „ P.M. MONDAY, ~ 26, 5 „ P.M. They also despatch one of their new and splendid Vessels, the QUEEN VICTORIA, PRINCE, and PRINCESS, of 600 tons burthen and 260 horses power, EVERY EVENING, at Seven o'Clock, from George's Pierhead, LIVERPOOL, to KINGSTOWN HARBOUR, with her Majesty's Mail and Cabin Passengers only. For BELFAST, the ATHLONE. WEDNESDAY, Dec. 21, at 12 o'clock NOON WEDNESDAY, Dec. 28, at 7 o'clock P.M. The principle of this Company is that of attaching all Importers and Exporters,by a Division of the Profits among them, after payment of the Dividends, thus creating a com munity of Intereits between the Shippers and Shareholders, a principle which will best guarantee to its Proprietors— certainty of their Dividends, and to Shippers of all descrip tions of Goods and Live Stock the having a well-supported Establishment of first-class Steamers, and the lowest rate of freight compatible with due attention to their maintenance. Further information given at the Company's Office, 24, Water-street. SAMUEL PERRY, Agent. WHEREAS, a petition of THOMAS WOODROOFE, at present, and for three months past, residing at No. 43, Heath-street, and upwards of nine months previous resid ing at No. 41, Great Orford-street, both in the parish of Liver pool and county of Lancaster, and previously residing in Dex ter-street, Toxteth-park, near Liverpool aforesaid, merchants' clerk, previously thereto residing in Saint Jude's-place, Ju bilee-street, watchmaker, previously in lodgings in Saint James's-street, then in Epworth-street, in no business, and previously residing in Scotland-road, licensed victualler, all in Liverpool aforesaid, having been filed in the Liverpool District Court of Bankruptcy, and the Interim Order for Protection from Process having been given to the said Thomas Woodroofe, under the provisions of an act of par liament passed in the parliament holden in the sth and 6th years of the reign of her present Majesty, intituled " An Act for the Relief of Insolvent Debtors," the said Thomas Woodroofe is hereby required to appear in Court before Walker Skirrow, Esquire, the Commissioner acting in the matter of the said Petition, on the 14th day of January next, at 12 o'clock at noon precisely, at the Liverpool District Court of Bankruptcy, at Liverpool, for the purpose of being then and there examined touching his Debts, Estate, and Effects, and to be further dealt with according to the provi sions of the said Act. All Persons indebted to the said Thomas Woodroofe, or that have any of his effects, are not to pay or deliver the same but to Mr. WILLIAM BIRD, the Official Assignee, nominated in that behalf by the Commissioner acting in the matter of the said Petition. J. B. HOSKYNS ABRAHALL, Dep. Reg. FARMING STOCK, 4.c., IN GARSTON. By GEORGE ASHTON, On THURSDAY next, the 22d instant, precisely at Eleven o'clock in the Forenoon, on the Premises of Mr. W. Hil ton, near the Salt Works, in Garston, THE valuable STOCK of Draught and other HORSES, Short-horned In-calf Cows, Three years old Bull, Fat and Store Pigs, prime White Hay, compact Steam-engine, with beaten Iron Boiler, Steaming Apparatus, &c. complete, and in excellent condition ; the whole of the Farming Imple ments, Gig and Harness, Whitechapel, &c. N.B.—Two of the Horses are young, and have been tho roughly broken for double or single harness. A punctual attendance is respectfully requested, as the whole is *tended to be sold in one day. No. 1040.] ME====ro=a3= Oaits inn Ration. THIS DAY. WEDNESDAY On account of whom it may concern. TO -MORROW, (Wednesday,) the 21st inst., at Twelve o'clock, at William Huson's Office, Royal Bank Buildings, 70 Bags Bengal SUGAR, (with all faults,) Per Meg of Meldon, from Calcutta.—Apply to WILLIAM HUSON, Broker. To • MORROW, (Wednesday,) the 21st inst., at Twelve o'clock, at Molyneux, Taylor, and Co.'s Office, Royal Bank Buildings, 1001 Bags MYRABOLAMS, 194 Bags CUTCH, 12 Bags Blue GALLS, 23 Bales damaged HEMP, 4 Chests Coloured SHELLS, 1 Bag COWRIES, 10 Chests GUM ARABIC, 7 Chests LAC DYE, 2 Serons Black COCHINEAL. Apply to MOLYNEUX, TAYLOR, and Co., Brokers AFTER FRIDAY NEXT. OD THURSDAY, the sth of January next, at Twelve o'clock, at the Brokers' Bonded Sheds, south end of the Brunswick Dock, _ _ _ _ _ • . 243 Logs Honduras MAHOGANY, Being the Cargo now landing ex Ruth, from the Bay direct —Apply to JOHN HOLME, Esq., Merchant. 498 Logs and Curls City St. Domingo MAHOGANY, Ex Lady Falkland, from the City direct.—Apply to Messrs IMRIE and TommNsoN, Merchants. 105 Planks ROSEWOOD, 24 Planks ZEBRA. WOOD, Now landing ex Royal Archer, from Bahia direct.—Apply to F. L. SCHWINDE, Esq., Merchant, or to CHALONER, HOUGHTON, and FLEMING, Brokers. (Three interests.) ON SALE, Au assortment of PRESERVED FRESH PROVISIONS, made up in Cases of various sizes, by Messrs. MACKENZIE and Co., of Edinburgh. These Meats are of the very best quality, and will be sold on the most liberal terms. ROBERTSON, ALEXANDER, and Co., 11, Goree-piazzas, Agent for Smith's Patent Wire Rope. &team Rabfgation. BRITISH AND NORTH AMERICAN ROYAL MAIL STEAM-SHIPS, Of 1200 Tons and 440 Horses' Power each. APPOINTED BY THE ADMIRALTY TO SAIL BETWEEN LIVERPOOL and BOSTON, CALLING AT HALIFAX TO LAND AND RECEIVE PAS- SENGERS AND HER MAJESTY'S MAILS HIBERNIA, Captain CHAS. H. E. JUDKINS. CALEDONIA, Captain EDWARD G. LOTT. ' 4 `,,t) = ,1 ACADIA, Captain ALEXANDER RYRIE. I hISIII\ COLUMBIA, Captain EDWARDC.MILLER. - BRITANNIA, Captain JOHN HEWITT. The North American Mails will be made up in London on the 3d and 18th of every Month, except when either of these dates fall on the Sunday, and then on the succeeding day. The Steam Packets will depart from Liverpool the next morning, immediately after the arrival of the London Mail. In the Winter Months, however, viz., December, January, February, and March, but one Mail in the Month, that of the 3d, will be despatched. The Vessels appointed to sail from LIVERPOOL are as under, viz. : CALEDONIA .... on the 4th January. ACADIA .. on the 4th February. Passengers' Luggage must be on board the day previous to sailing. Passage, including Provisions, but without Wines or Li quors, which can be obtained on board, to Bostonor Halifax, Thirty-eight Guineas. Steward's Pee, One Guinea. Dogs charged £5 each. STAGE COACHES are now established between HALI FAX and PICTOU, and the Steam-ship UNICORN plies between PICTOU and QUEBEC, in connexion with the above Vessels, carrying the Mails and Passengers for Canada. except during the winter months when the St. Law rence is closed. Apply, in Halifax, to S. CUNARD ; in Boston, to S. S. Luwzs ; in London, to J. B. FoonD, 52, Old Broad-street ; and in Glasgow, to G. and J. BURNS ; or, in Liverpool. to D. and C. MACIVER, 14. Water-street. NOTE.--All LETTERS and NEWSPAPERS intended to be sent by these Vessels must pass through the POSTOFFICE, and none will be received at the Agents Offices. Passengers by the Royal Mail Steamers to HALIFAX and BOSTON are respectfully informed that the Custom-house Authorities, at either of these Ports, will not allow anything to be landed under the Name of LUGGAGE, except the Per sonal Wearing Apparel of such Passengers. Any Merchan dise taken to Halifax or Boston, under the name of Luggage, will be dealt with according to_Law. _ . . Passengers will be charged freight on their personal Lug gage when it exceeds half-a-ton measurement. FROM LIVERPOOL TO GREENOCK & GLASGOW, BY FIRST-CLASS STEAM-SHIPS, Cabin, 20s. Fee, 2s. Steerage, ss. ' 6 4 ;..'1. Freight—Box and Bale Goods, 31d. per Foot twist ADMIRAL, Captain BOYD. COMMODORE, Captain HARDIE. The undernoted or other first-class Steam-ships are in tended to sail from the CLARENCE DOCK, LIVERPOOL, with or without Pilots : DECEMBER. ADMIRAL .... Thursday, the 22d.. 1, Afternoon. ADMIRAL .. .. Monday, the 26th.. 5, Afternoon. COMMODORE.. Thursday, the 29th.. 8, Evening. ADMIRAL .. .. Saturday, the 31st.. 10, Evening. The accommodations of these Vessels are well-known to be first-rate. For freight or passage apply to TnomsoN and M'CoN NELL,ls,Jamaica-street, Glasgow ; KIPPEN and LINDSAY, Greenock ; the Steam-packet Office, 111, Market-street, Manchester; or, here, to D. MACIVER and Co., 12, Water-street. e / 7 i,f..t )6i-4 FiLu 71t ,'lit)! J CI AND GENERAL COMMERCIAL ADVERTISER. HEARTS RESOLVED AND HANDS PREPARED, THE BLESSINGS THEY ENJOY TO GUARD.—SairoLLET. .e.=tlp=smn= TUESDAY, DECEMBER 20, 1842. =Nl=2!:3f== MMNZ=UM=I.I;CIMIIM 'GYPS by aurtion. &alts by lurtion. Wantat. WAVERTREE-HALL ESTATE FURNITURE, LARGE-SIZED BENGAL MATS, CHEVAL GLASS, CHIMNEY DITTO, ELEGANT MAHOGANY SIDEBOARD, TWO EIGHT-DAY CLOCKS, CARPETS, RUGS, 8(c. By Mr. HODGSON, On THURSDAY and FRIDAY next, the 22d and 23d instant, at Eleven o'clock each morning, at his Rooms, Church street, AN Assemblage of most excellent HOUSEHOLD FUR NITURE, comprising Essentials for Drawing, Dining, and Sitting Rooms, in Mahogany and Rosewood, (including portion of a Cabinet-maker's Stock,) Painted and Mahogany Chamber Furniture, an immense Stock of Carpets and Hearth Rugs of all descriptions, Druggets, Oil-cloth, Steel-bar Drawing-room Fenders of great elegance, Fire-irons to match, an assortment of China, Glass, &c. To be viewed and Catalogues had on the Mornings of Sale. N.B.—Regular weekly sales of Furniture and Miscellane ous Property every THURSDAY and FRIDAY, at Hodgson's Rooms, Church-street, thus affording great facility either for purchasing or disposing of Household Effects. By Messrs. THOS. WINSTANLEY and SONS. Tilts DAY, (Tuesday,) the 20th inst., at One o'clock in the WANTED, a SITUATION in a SPIRIT VAULT or ALE BREWERY, by the Advertiser, who is per fectly acquainted with both, having been for several years engaged in them on his own account. Satisfactory references can be given as to character and ability. Or the Advertiser is willing to engage one or two TAPS or PUBLIC-HOUSES, for which an additional Rent, in lieu of Goodwill, would be given. Address, (post paid,) X, Standard-office. (One interest.) afternoon, at the Clarendon-rooms, Liverpool, THE capital MANSION or DWELLING-HOUSE, in the Township of West Derby, called " WAVER.TREE HALL," situate on the north side of the road leading from Liverpool to Wavertree, together with excellent Stables, Coach-house, and other Outbuildings, Pleasure grounds, and such parts of several Fields adjoining as lie on the east side of an intended road of 15 yards wide, leading from the said road into Edge-lane, containing, by recent admeasurenaent, 18 acres and 6 perches of statute measure. The Property is situate about two miles from the Liver pool Exchange, and part is very eligible for the erection of Villas, without injury to the present Mansio❑ or Pleasure grounds. The Tenure is Copyhold of Inheritance. For further particulars apply to ROBERT RISING, Esq., Solicitor, Worcester ; to Messrs. FOSTER and STEWART, of Liverpool, Architects, who will show Plans of the Es tate; or to Messrs. LEIGH and EATON, Solicitors, Liver pool. IRONMONGER'S STOCK,—OLD lIAYMARKET. By Mr. I3YFORD, TO-MORROW (Wednesday,) the 21st, and THURSDAY, the 22d instant, at Eleven o'clock precisely each day, on the Premises, 2, Old Haymarket,—by order of the Trustees, riIHE whole of the STOCK-IN-TRADE of an IRON -1 MONGER, comprisin g Polished and Cast Fenders. Copper Tea Kettles and Coal Scuttles, Iron Ditto, Imitation Papier and Japan Tea Trays, Waiters, Tea Urns, Metal Tea and Coffee Pots, Block-tin Dish Covers, Sets Table and Des sert Knives and Forks, Tin Hasteners, Plate Warmers, Iron Saucepans, Boilers, Tialish Kettles, Cabinet Brass Furni ture, Brushes, Joiners M)ola,. Mortice and Pad Locks, Iron Bedsteads, Hand and Tenet Saws, Spades, Hinges, Bolts, Screws, Brass and Iron Castors, with a general variety of Articles connected with the trade. ESTATE IN GARSTON, NEAR LIVERPOOL By Messrs. THOS. WINSTANLEY and SONS, TO-MORROW, (Wednesday,) the 21stinstant, at One o'clock in the afternoon, at the Clarendon-rooms, South John _ _. street, Liverpool, in the following Lots : A MESSUAGE, called the DALE-HOWSE, in the Lot 3. 1 - 1. possession of Mr. Dunlop, with the several COTTAGES and Closes of LAND adjoining, containing about ninety Acres of the Statute Measure, together with the higher and lower MILL-DAM, bounded on the north by a road separating this Lot from Land belonging to William Hope, Esq., on the east by the highway leading through Garston Village, on the south in part by the continuation of the same road, and in other part by the stream flowing from the Mill-dam into the River Mersey, and on the west by the shore of the River Mersey. 2. A FARM-HOUSE, in the occupation of Mr. William Hilton, a WATER CORN-MILL, a PUBLIC-HOUSE, and several COTTAGES and Closes of LAND adjoining, containing about fifty-seven Acres of the like measure, bounded on the north by Lot 1, on the east by the Highway leading from Garston to Speke, on the south by a Road se parating this Lot from Lot 3, and on the west in part by property belonging to Messrs. John Blackburne and Co., and in other part by the shore of the River Mersey. 3. Several FIELDS or CLOSES of LAND, and PLAN TATIONS, and one COTTAGE, containing about fifty nine Acres, of the like measure, bounded on the north by the Road separating this Lot from Lot 2, on the east by the said Road leading from Garston to Speke, on the south by Lands in Speke, belonging to Richard Watt, Esq., and on the west by the shore of the River Mersey. The above Estate is situate about Six miles from the Li verpool Exchange, and each Lot contains eligible Sites for the erection of Villas. The Tenure is Freehold of Inheri tance. May be viewed on the Morning of Sale, when Catalogues may be had on the Premises, or of Mr. BYFORD, at his Of fice, Clayton-square. TO SHIP-CHANDLERS, CAPTAINS, BREWERS, TAILORS, (Ye. By BACH and Co., TO -MORROW, (Wednesday,) the 21st instant, at Twelve o'clock precisely, at the King's Dock Sale Stores, 18, Wapping, 1 Gallons of Patent Black VARNISH, 120 Gallons A.d‘- 1 of Dead Oil, five Casks Refined Tar, three Barrels Pitch, 20 Brls. Black and Bright Ship Varnish, Lot of Spirits of Turpentine, two Tons White Lead, Green, Black, Yellow, and Red Paints, Large Pair Smiths' Bellows, Six Pairs Shroud Screws, Blocks, Anchors, Chain Cables, Mast Hoops, Patent Winch, Spun Yarn, Oakum, Vinegar, 4 Cwt. Mustard, three Patent Filters, &c., a 140 Gallon COPPER, six ends Superfine Broad Cloths, handsome Set Dessert, Painted, and Gold China ; two Tea Sets, &c. &c, : six Suits India Clothing, &c. Catalogues may be had, and the whole viewed on the day previous to Sale, at J. BACH and Co.'s, Brokers, Wapping. For further particulars apply to ROBERT RISING, Esq., Solicitor, Worcester ; or to Messrs. FOSTER and STEWART, of Liverpool, Architects, where Plans of the Estate may be seen. I'4 ..- [PRICE FIVEPENC E. WINTER GOODS AT T FERGUSON'S JUVENILE CLOTHING,CHILD -0 • BED AND LADIES' READY-MADE LINEN, LACE, HOSIERY, LADIES' AND CHILDREN'S STAY, AND SCOTCH MUSLIN WAREHOUSE, 4, BOLD-STREET .1. FERGUSON begs to inform his Friends and the Pub lic that he has just received a great variety of New and Fashionable GOODS, which he respectfully offers to their inspection. 4, Bold-street. LADIES' OUTFITTING WAREHOUSE, 4, BOLD-STREET. JFERGUSON respectfully informs Ladies who i n t en d • going either to the East or West Indies, or to any distant place, that they can be supplied at his Establishment with every Article of READY MADE LINEN AND UNDER CLOTHING, necessary for a complete outfit, and without delay, he having at all times a very large Stock in readiness. J. F. deems it necessary to add, that the materials of which the above are made will be found of the best quality, the work neat and good, and the prices exceedingly moderate, his object being to offer to those who may favour him with their custom an inducement to purchase largely. 4, Bold-street, 10th December, 1842. TO BREWERS, PUBLICANS, AND OTHERS vrESSRS. THOS. WINSTANLEY and SONS will IVI- SELL by AUCTION, on TUESDAY next, the 27th instant, at One o'clock, at the Clarendon-rooms, South John street, by order of the Executors of the late Mary Till, All that Piece or Parcel of LAND, with the MESSUAGE or DWELLING-HOUSE and PREMISES used as a PUBLIC-H OUSE thereon erected. situate on the north side of GreenJand.street and east side of Jamaica-street, bounded on the east by a house on lease to Mr. Rodgers, and on the north in part by a common passage of 2 feet 10 inches wide, and in another part by a house on lease to Mr. Iverton ; and containing in part to Jamaica-street 34 feet 2 inches, and to Greenland. street 16 feet 6 inches, and running in depth backwards from Jamaica-street 7 feet 4 inches, then turning off and running northward across the said common passage 2 feet 10 inches, and thence in further depth back wards 9 feet 2 inches, and in depth backwards from Green land-street, including the said common passage, 37 feet. The Premises may be viewed previous to the sale. trgat gottrrs. ALL Persons who may have claims or demands upon the estate of Mr. JOHN STEVENSON. late of Liverpool, in the county of Lancaster, wine merchant, deceased, are re quested to transmit the particulars of such claims to the Office of Mr. B. H ARAM, Wine Merchant, 42, Chapel-street, on or before the 31st December instant. B. HARAM, Executor to the said John Stephenson, deceased Liverpool, 17th December,lB42. On THURSDAY next, the 22d instant, at Twelve o'clock at Noon, at the Clarendon Rooms, South John-street, Liver pool, subject to conditions then to be produced, A LL that Parcel of FREEHOLD LAND, situate on the Il south side of Arley-street, in Liverpool; together with the Eight MESSUAGES thereon erected, four of the same being to the front of the said street and four behind to Summer-place. The whole tenanted, at £66 19s. per annum. Apply to Mr. W. FOSTER, North John-street; Mr. Wm. HARDING, Solicitor, Burslem ; or to Mr. SAM. R. HEALEY, Bank Buildings, Castle -street, Liverpool. Co in ' olb. TO he SOLD, by PRIVATE TREATY, (in consequence of Removal to other Premises,) part of the genuine and well-manufactured STOCK of a COACHMAKER, con sisting of Chariot, Britskas, Phaetons, Headed Gigs, suitable for medical gentlemen, Waterfords, &c., the workmanship and materials of which are warranted by the Builder. Parties in want of sound, good car - riages;iiTi; treated with upon the most advantageous terms. On view, and for particulars apply to Messrs. LUCAS and Co., Carriage Repository, Great Charlotte-street, Liverpool. FPO be SOLD, by PRIVATE TREATY, a good FAMILY I HOUSE, No. 3.• Islington Terrace, containing excellent Dining, Drawing, and Breakfast Rooms, with' Kitchen and Butler's Pantry on the same floor, and seven Bedrooms. The premises are well lighted with gas, and the supply of water, &c. is abundant. An excellent Coach-house and Stable are attached to the premises. For further particulars apply to Messrs. THOMAS WIN STANLEY and SONS, Church-street ; Mr. JosH. GUNNERY, Chapel-walks ; or at the Standard-office. Co be ctoib or Ett, TO CROWN AND OTHER GLASS MANUFAC TURERS, AND TO MANUFACTURERS IN GENERAL. MO be SOLD or LET, with immediate possession, either altogether, or in Lots to suit purchasers or Lessees, the PREMISES lately occupied as a CROWN GLASS MA NUFACTORY, in Warrington, consisting of two large Cones, which might be easily converted into Flint or Bottle Glass Works. There are spacious Pot Rooms for each cone, Carpenters', Blacksmiths', and Crate-makers' Shops, Mixing Rooms, Kelp and Clay Mills, Steam-Engine, (the power of part of which is let off,) and Buildings of every description requisite for carrying on any branch of the Glass-making Business to any extent, and a large space of Ground unbuilt on, suitable for the erection of additional Glass or any other sort of Manufactory. The whole is surrounded by a Wall 12 feet high, and there hre separate approaches to the premises from two different streets. if bought or leased by any individual or company desirous of carrying on the Crown Glass Manufacturing Business, the Works might be put in operation within twenty-four hours, as the tire is kept in the furnace, the Utensils are all on the spot, and there are plenty of steady workmen ready and anxious to be employed, the making of Glass there having only ceased on the 30th ult. Good Fuel, in any quantity, can be had on reasonable terms. If the Flint Glass Trade be carried on at one of the houses, there is a large Cutting Shop, now let off, which might be used by the purchaser or lessee. There is a . good House, fit for the residence of a proprietor or manager, Porter's Lodge, and about twenty Houses for workmen or others. A Person on the spot will show the Premises, and further particulars may be had on application at the respective Offices of Messrs. BARRETT, RIDGEWAY, and FORD, Soli citors, in Manchester ; or Messrs. WAGSTAFF, Sox, and MARSH, Solicitors, in Warrington. WANTS a SITUATION, as GARDENER, a Married Man, aged 32, without any incumbrance, who perfectly understands his business in all its branches, and has had the best of experience, for the last ten years, round London. Can be highly-recommended from his last place, where he lived five years. Would not object to any part of the kingdom. _ _ _ Direct, A. 8., No. 25. Bridport-street, Liverpool WANTED, on the Liverpool and Manchester Line of Railway, (or within a convenient distance,) and be tween the Parkside and Broadgreen Stations, a good, dry, and comfortable HOUSE, possessing two Parlours, Kitchens, &c. on the ground floor, six Bed-rooms, and, attached to the House, there must be not more than 15, nor less than 6, Cheshire Acres of Land. Apply, personally or by letter, (post paid,) to Mr. SYERS, Auctioneer and Appraiser, Houghton-street, Clayton-square, Liverpool. Emzittratirc gotirrs. YORKSHIRE FIRE AND LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY.—EsTABLISIIED 1824. Parties having Annual Policies falling due on the 25th DECEMBER, are respectfully informed that they should renew the same within fifteen days from that date. AGENTS : LATHAM HANMER. JUN., 1 1, Dale-street. FREDERIC LAPAGE, JOHN ATKINSON, 25, North John-street. NA.TH. LITHERLAND, 12, Exchange -street East. THE MANCHESTER ASSURANCE COMPANY, For Assurance against Fire, and on Lives and Survivorship Purchase of Annuities, Reversions, S . c. OFFICE, No. 98, KING -STREET, MANCHESTER. Capital, Two MlLLlONS.—Established March, 1824. FIRE DEPARTMENT, THE Assured are entitled to one third of th e p ro fit s , with out any liability on their part to the losses. Parties intending to continue their Policies, falling due at CHRISTMAS, must renew them w ithi n fift een days from that time, or they will become void. LIFE DEPARTMENT. The Assured are entitled to two-thirds of the profits, with out any liability on their part to the losses. The ., Premiuils charged are lower than those of the ma jority of other Offices. _ _ _ . The business of the Life department is kept quite distinct from that of Fire, and its accumulations are not liable to make good any losses arising therefrom. The - Rates Of Premiums, and all Other particulars, may be obtained on application to Mr. JosEPH MORTON, Secretary, or to any of the Company's Agents. RICHARD DA\VSON, Agent for Liverpool. N.B.—Agents have already been appointed in most of the principal towns in the kingdom ; but applications for Agencies, in places where appointments have not yet been made, are requested to be addressed to the_Secretary. CHRISTMAS PRESENTS. H. J. IRELAND, OF 92, BOLD -STREET, EGS to intimate that he has at present in Stock a splen did Assortment of his FUR CARDINALS, the ele gant pattern of which, although many imitations have been attempted, still continues the first in Public estimation. His Victorines, or Cardinal BOAS, are likewise a beauti ful appendage to dress, and at this season of the year will be found most suitable for CHRISTMAS PRESENTS. BONUS At the Annual General Court of Proprietors, held on the 20th June, 1839, bonuses were declared to the assured in the Fire Department of £lO per cent. on the premiums received during the five years previous to the 25th March, 1839, to be paid on all insurances of two, or more, years' standing ; and to the assured ix the Life Department, on all policies for the whole duration of Life, forfour, or more years' standing, on the 25th March, 1839, of very nearly 26 per cent. on the amount of the premiums received thereon, improved at com pound interest, to be added to the sum assured by such policies when they become claims, or an equivalent reduction to be made in the annual premiums upon them, at the option gfthe parties entitled thereto. NT LEVI respectfully calls the attention of Stationers, .1.1 • Merchants, Captains of Vessels, and others, to his extensive QUILL and PEN MANUFACTORY, Whole sale and for Exportation, 70, SOUTH CASTLE -STREET, Li verpool. The character which N. LEVI'S Quills have always main tained renders comment unnecessary ; and he trusts that the extreme lowness of his present List of Charges will be the means of considerably augmenting his Foreign and Home Trade. Merchants and Schools supplied. Stationers sup plied, as usual, on the most liberal terms. N. L. begs to call the attention of Merchants and Station ers to his newly-prepared Quills and Pens made expressly for writing on thin post paper, suitable to the new Postoffice regulation. Hamburg and Russian Quills, Hudson Bay, Swan, &a ATLAS ASSURANCE COMPANY, 92, CHE.APSIDE, LONDON. ESTABLISHED 1808. DIRECTORS. Sir Thomas Turton, Bart., Chairman. John Oliver Hanson, Esq., Deputy Chairman. The Hon. :Sir Courtenay Boyle James William Ogle, Esq. Thomas Charm-17n, Esq. Emanuel I'acifico, M.D. William Latorest. Esq. Wm. George Prescot, Esq. Donald Maclean, Esq. Joseph Pulley, E sq . Moses Mocatta,E6q. John Peter Rasch, Esq. Auditors—'FßANClS 14LIGH HOOKEY, Esq., and JOSEPH PULLEY, jun., Esq. Actuary—CHARLES ANSIILL, Esq.. F.R.S. Solicitor—WlLLlAM BOVILL, Esq. Surveyor—THOMAS HOPPER, Esq. Assistant-Surveyor—THOMAS LLOYD, Esq. FIRE DEPARTMENT. D ErURNS.—The Directors have the satisfaction of an nouncing to the Assured in this Office, that a Return of Premium, at the rate of 20 per Cent. for the Five Years up to Christmas last, will be payable at the head Office, or through the Company's Agents in Great Britain, on all Po lices for £3OO and upwards, which were in force and had been so for one entire year at Christmas. RENT.—This Office (independent of the Returns and the late Reduction in the Rates of Premium) offers to Persons effecting Assurances, the further advantage of an allowance for the loss of Rent on Buildings rendered untenantable by Fire. RENEWALS.—PoIicies falling due on Christmas Day should be renewed within fifteen days thereafter. LIFE DEPARTMENT. The attention of the Public has, in the Advertisements and Proposals of this Company of late years, been called to a Table of Additions applicable to and expectant on Poli cies of particular dates and ages ; the Directors now beg to refer to a Statement (which may be obtained on application at the Office in Cheapside, or to any of the Agents in the Country) of Sums actually paid, showing the Sums respec tively assured and the Bonuses thereon. Persons assured for the whole term of life in Great Britain or Ireland respectively, will have an ADDITION made to their Policies every seventh year, or an equivalent REDUCTION will be made in the future payments of Premium, at the option of the Assured. The FOURTH SEPTENNIAL VALUATION will be made up to Christmas, 1844. ASSURANCES FOR SHORT PERIODS may now be effected in this Office at considerably reduced Rates of Premium. The Company's Rates and Proposals may be had at the Office in London, or of any of the Agents in the Country, who are authorised to report on the appearance of Lives proposed for Assurance. HENRY DESBOROUGH, Secretary. 92, Cheapside, London, December, 1842. The Agents for the Company at the undermentioned places are,— _ _ LIVERPOOL Messrs. HORNBY and MARSDEN, Bretherton Buildings, North John-street Mr. W. H. M`DOWELL, Lower Castle-street. Mr. J. T. LEYLAND, Exchange-court, Exchange -street East. Ashton-under-Line, W. Lee. Macclesfield, R. Turner. Blackburn, R. Wilding. Manchester, R. & C. Hervey Bolton, C. Briggs. Oldham, John Duncroft. Burnley and Todmorden, I'. Preston, Win. Lancaster. E. Hammerton. Rochdale, James Hartley. Bury, Richard Lomax. St. Helen's, John Ansdell. Chorley, J Wallwork• Stockport, W. Dolman. Clitheroe, W. L. Oddie. Ulverston, W. Postlethwaite Lancaster, Thos. Albright. Warrington, J. Hall. Leigh, T. Whitehead. Wigan. J. Fairhurst. Appleby—Vacant. ROYAL EXCHANGE ASSURANCE CORPORATION, (Established by Royal Charter A.D. 1720,) 21, LOMBARD-STREET, LONDON. FIRE INSURANCES. _ _ NOTICE. —The usual fifteen days allowed f or p a y men of Premiums falling due at CHRISTMAS will expire on the 9th day of January next. ALTERATION IN LIFE ASSURANCES. Two-romps OF THE PROFIT on Policies dated on and after the first day of January, 1842, will be apportioned, at the end of every seven years, among those effected for the whole term of Life, on which Three Annual Premiums shall have been paid— BY ADDITION TO THE SUM ASSURED, or BY A REDUCTION IN THE PREMIUM, at the option of the persons effecting the Insurance, without involving them in any liability of Partnership or charge for guarantee of Capital. THOMAS TOOKE, Esq. WILLIAM SAMPSON, Esq. .. DIRECTORS_ Henry Bainbridge, Esq. Sir J. Wm. Lubbock, Bart Geo. Pearkes Barclay, Esq. Chas. John Manning, Esq. William Brown, Esq. The Hon. J. T. L. Melville Edmond S. P. Calvert, Esq. Henry Nelson, Esq. William Davidson, Esq. Edw. Howley Palmer, Esq John Deacon, Esq. John Henry Pelly, Esq. James Gibson, Esq. Abraham G. Robarts, Esq. Riversdale W. Grenfell, Esq. Charles Robinson, Esq. William T. Hibbert, Esq. Sir Samuel Scott, Bart. Lancelot Holland, Esq. William Soltan, Esq. Sir G. G. de H. Larpent,Bart. Robert Thorley, Esq. John Chr. Lochner, Esq. Octavius Wigram, Esq. AGENTS. f Mr. GEO. LOCH, Water-street I. Mr. J. PRYCE,Tithebarri-street .. Richard Whitfield. .. James Gillies. .. Robert Barlow and Son. .. Lord Massey. .. William Benson. .. Charles Wood. .. Richard Hodson. .. George Jackson and Son. .. J. Williamson, (Market-street.) .. John Ashcroft. • . William Taylor. .. George S. Buck. .. Thomas Geddes. .. James Newsham and Son. The Agents for the County of Chester are— Chester William Worrall. Congleton Daniel Morris. Macclesfield ..... . lsaac Heaton. Nantwich Thomas Derriemer. Northwich Thomas Rigby. Sandbach Stockport John Vaughan. County of Westrnoreland— Kendal Joseph Garnett. Milnthorpe George Whittaker and Son. ALEX. GREEN, Secretary. P.S.—ln consequence of the destruction of the Royal Exchange by Fire, the business of the Company, in all its branches, is carried on at their New Premises, No. 21, Lombard-street, till their Offices in the Royal Exchange are re-built. LIVERPOOL Ashton-under-Lyne Blackburn Bolton Burnley Bury Chorley Kirkham Lancaster Manchester Oldham Preston Rochdale Warrington Wigan Governor. Sub-Governor MUTUAL ASSURANCE SCOTTISH (Winow's FUND) LIFE ASSURANCE, Founded A.D. 1815. CONSTITUTED BY ACT OF PARLIAMENT. Head Office, Edinburgh, 5, St. Andrew-square. Capital Accumulated and Invested, upwards of £1,200,000. Annual Revenue nearly £200,000. PRESIDENT. The Right Hon. the Earl of Roseberry. VICE-PRESIDENTS. Lord Francis Egerton, Sir Thos. Dick Lauder, Bart The Marquis of Tweeddale, The Hon. Lord Moncrieff. K.T. EXTRAORDINARY DIRECTORS. Rev.Dr.Gordon,High Church W. Mitchell Innes, Esq., P. W. Ogilvie, Esq., of Ruth- Parson's-green, ven, Thos. M. Gill, Esq. Liverpool The Right Hon, the Earl Professor Graham, Edinburgh Dalhousie, Dr. Abercrombie, Edinburgh, Rev. Dr. J. Barr, Port Glas- G. Young, Esq., Mark-lane, gow, London, Professor H. Scott, Aberdeen Sir 'William Jardine, Bart., W. Smith, Esq., Carbeth Applegarth, Guthrie, Rev. Robert M`Nair, Abbey Sir Chas. D. Ferguson, Bart., Church, Paisley, Rev. Dr. Grant, South Leith, Lieut.-Colonel Geo. Cadell, Cohn Campbell, Esq., Col- Thomasßeveridge,Esq.D.C.S grain, Sir J. Russell, K.C.8., Asbie- David Dickson, Esq. Hartree, steil. ORDINARY DIRECTORS. James Reid, Esq. Exchequer,'William Burn, Esq. architect, Robt. Scott Moncrieff, Esq., James Dunsmure, Esq. L. A. Wallace, Esq. architect Robt. D. Menzies, Esq. Leith Isaac Bayley, Esq., writer, Wm. Wilson, Esq.. W.S. J. G. Hopkirk, Esq., W.S. John Cockburn, Esq., wine W. A. Cunningham, Esq., merchant, wine merchant - , George Gibson, Esq., Leith, G. Bell, Esq. merchant, Leith Henry David Hill, Esq. W.S. Anthony Murray, Esq., W.S. TRUSTELS Sir J. G. Craig, Riccarton, W. Mitchell Innes, Esq., Bart. Parson's-green, W. S. Moncrieff, Esq. Fossa- James Balfour, Esq. of Pilrig, Ed. Loyd, Esq. banker, Man chester. J. Begbie, M.D. Medical Officer. Donald Lindsay, Auditor. John Mackenzie, Manager. The rules for the distribution of the Surplus Funds or Profits in this Society are framed on the most equitable prin ciples ; the Assured participating therein according to amount and endurance of their respective Policies. By the laws of the Society, regulating the distribution of the Sur plus Funds, Additions fall to be made to the Policies at each period of Investigation, in proportion to the amount assured, and the number of annual premiums previously paid; and a Contingent Prospective Addition is also declared to meet the case of persons dying between two periods of investigation, such Contingent Prospective Addition being calculated in proportion to the number of annual premiums paid during the interval, not only on the Sum Assured, but also on the Vested Additions previously declared. Parties dying within five years after the date of their Assurances receive Addi tions, any order previously made for Additions to such Poli cies becoming thereby vacated ; but in the event of the par ties survivino. years, the period of five the Additions previ ously declared take full effect from the date of the Policy. The next Periodical Investigation takes place on the Ist of January, 1846. On application, Parties may convert their Bonus Additions into an equivalent Deduction from their future annual Pre miums, or may receive the value of their Additions in ready Money. - The Directors are empowered to grant Loans to Members, on the security of their Policies, to the extent of nine -tenths of their value at the time, provided such proportion of the value shall not be less than £5O. _ _ Intending Assurers may, from the above, satisf y them selves, that independently of this Society's large Accumula ted Fund and Annual revenue, and other advantages neces sarily arising from its long, steady, and extensive business, the Principles on which it is Founded and Conducted are of the most Equitable character, and such as hold out the greatest inducements to parties now wishing to become con nected with it. _ _ All information may be obtained on application at the Head Office, or at any of the Society's Agencies. MANCHESTER BOARD OF MANAGEMENT. Edward Loyd, Esq., Chairman. H. H. Birley, Esq., James Hibbert Wanklyn, John Chippendall, Esq., Esq., John Macvicar, Esq. Joshua P. Westhead, Esq. William Watson Beever, Consulting Surgeon. Thomas Boothman, Junior, Secretary. ARTH. OUGHTERSON and Co., AGENTS for LIVERPOOL and Surrounding Dieirict. REDUCTION ON TEA THE favourable intelligence received from Chinn, an nouncing the conclusion of a Treaty of Peace between the British Plenipotentiary and the Chinese Government, has caused a great consternation and panic in the TEA TRADE, so much so, that we are now enabled to sell a fine Congou at 3s. Bd. pec lb. Breakfast Congou--41s. Od., recommended. FINE WIRY LEAF D0...45. 4d., much recommended. An .Excellent Tea at 4s. Gd., Very strong and full ripe Pekoe Souchong flavour. COFFEE. Fine Old East' India Coffee Is. 4d. recommended. This is the kind of which so much is sold by the Nether land Trading Society and quoted by the Retailers here at Is. 6d. per lb. COMMON COFFEE...... ls. Od. per lb. Finest Foreign is. Sd. particularly recommended. . _ _ _ _ HOLLIS, IVAL . F"ORD and CO 2, BOLD-STREET, LIVEIZPOOL. PROMOLI AND HAUSBURG RESPECTFULLY beg leave to inform their Friend s and the Public, that Mr. HAUSBURG has just returned from the Continent with an extensive selection of NOVELTIES of the most recherche description, comprising BRONZES of the highest finish, deserving the attention of the Connois seur, elegant and useful ORNAMENTS for the Drawing-room, Toilet, &c.. an endless variety of tasteful Articles, amusing and instructive TOYS, GAMES, &c. &c., particularly adapted for CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR'S GIFTS, suitable for all Ages, from the Infant to the Adult, and at exceedingly moderate prices. P. and H. solicit the honour of a visit, venturing to flatter themselves that an inspection of the immense Collection will prove interesting to all Classes of Society. OLD - POSTOFFICE BUILDINGS, LIVERPOOL NEW DESSERT FRUIT, &c. &c. TOHN 'WILKINSON begs respectfully to direct the at e/ tention of his Friends and the Public generally to his LARGE AND CHOICE STOCK OF NEW :FRUITS, which will be found of a Superior Quality, at a moderate price, and selected purposely for the forthcoming Festive Season, viz., IMPERIAL. MUSCATEL RAISINS, • In Boxes from 3 to 24 lbs. each ; TURKEY AND ELEME FIGS, In Drums from 5 to 16 lbs. each ; IMPERIAL FRENCH PLUMS, In ornamental Cartoons from 2 to 8 lbs. each ; JORDAN ALMONDS ; PORTUGAL AND MALAGA GRAPES ; AMERICAN APPLES, In Whole and Half Barrels; FRENCH PEARS, KENT FILBERTS, WALNUTS, CHESTNUTS, &c. Also, a choice selection of superior FRENCH CRYSTALIZED and SEED FRUITS, &c. &c. J. W. begs to recommend to the notice of Purchasers his Stock of FRUITS for DOMESTIC PURPOSES ; viz., Valentia and Sultana RAISINS; fine Patras CURRANTS, &c. &c. Just received, a Supply of New London PICKLES and SAUCES. WILKINSON's FRUIT WAREHOUSE, CLAYTON-SQUARE nOuranir 3otirts. IMPERIAL FIRE OFFICE 'T HOSE Persons whose Annual Policies are renewable on 1 the 25th instant, are respectfully informed that, for their own security, they should be renewed within fifteen days from that date. WALTER CLARKE, Agent, High-street, Liverpool, December 19, 1842. MO be LET, a large and commodious WAREHOUSE, with two Sets of OFFICES, lately occupied by Messrs. Waddington, Holt, and C o ., an d s ituate at N o . 7, Goree piazzas.—For particulars inquire of Mr. GEORGE MARSDEN, No. 5, Old Churchyard. TO be LET, WOOLTON GROVE, a commodious House, Furnished or Unfurnished, and pleasantly situated near Gateacre, with suitable Outbuildings. large Garden and Shrubbery, Hot Walls, well stocked with Young Trees, and several Acres of Land adjoining the Premises, if required.— For further particulars, or for a Ticket to view the Premises, apply to MILLER and PEEL, Harrington-street, Liverpool. MOST ELIGIBLE INN AND FARM TO LET. TO be LET, and entered upon immediately, all that long established, most-commodious, and well-accustomed HOTEL and POSTING HOUSE, called the GEORGE INN, at PENRITH, in the county of Cumberland ; together with the PENRITH CASTLE FARM, consisting of 117 Acres, or thereabouts, of Arable, Meadow, and Pasture LAND, in the immediate vicinity of Penrith, of first-rate quality, and now in a h . igh . state of cultivation. This Inn enjoys a principal share of the highly-respectable and lucrative local business of the town and neighbourhood of Penrith, as well as of the general, commercial, and other traffic on the line of road from Lanca s hi re to t h e W est o f Scotland ; and also to the English Lake District. An incoming Tenant may have the option of taking, at a valuation the select and approved Furniture, Carriages, Horses, &c., now on the Premises. Apply to Mr. G. G. MOUNSEY, Solicitor, Carlisle ; or to Mr. BAILEY, Mr. RAMSAY, Mr. GRAHAM, or Mr. WRIGHT, at Penrith. The Premises may be viewed on application at the Inn. CHRISTMAS PRESENTS, AT CORNISH' S CHEAP BOOK ESTABLISHMENT, 37, LORD-STREET, (CORNER OF NORTH JOHN-STREET.) TAMES CORNISH begs respectfully to inform the Pro t" prietors of SCHOOLS, the heads of FAMILIES, and the PUBLIC in general, that he has just forwarded from his LONDON ESTABLISHMENT a choice Supply of the ANNUALS, for 1843, together with a variety of SPLEN DIDLY ILLUSTRATED and other WORKS, admirably adapted for PRESENTS and SCHOOL PRIZES. His Stock also contains the most extensive as well as the Cheapest Miscellaneous Collection of NEW and SECOND HAND BOOKS in the Town of Liverpool, to which he particularly calls attention ; and informs the Public, that, whether they purchase or not, the Stock is at all times open for their Inspection and Reference, without charge; and, he may add, the same civility and attention will be paid to the Inquirer as to the Purchaser. The lowest price is marked inside each Book. Bibles, Prayers, and Church Services in great variety, and very cheap. A general Catalogue is preparing, and will be soon ready. LONDON ESTABLISHMENT, 1, Middle-row, Holborn : LIVERPOOL ESTABLISHMENT, 37, LORD -STREET, DUBLIN ESTABLISHMENT, 18, Grafton -street. pct e:r_,-c. • Z e 2-ee - / - LADIES' CHARITY Mrs. T. STEUART GLADSTONE, La( ROBERTSON GLADSTONE, Ear THE ANNUAL BALL tor L._ TUTION, will be held, by perm Town Council, in the Tow instant. Ticket s , 10s. each, (Refreslimen,_ the Lady Patroness, 66, Chatham. square ; at the President's, Union-con' —.iv-street ; at the Institution, 115, Duke-street ; and the principal Shops in the town. -HALL, on THURST The Doors will be opened at Eight o'clock. set down and take up with the horses' heads f street. arriages to ng Water N.B.—No Money will 1 Je received at the Doors INFANT SA.PPHO. % 1 R. VINNING respectfully infor ms th e G en t ry o f Li .l.V verpool that the INFANT SAPPHO will make her next appearances on the Evenings of FRIDAY, the 23d, TUESDAY, the 27th, and FRIDAY, the 30th December; and on SATURDAY MORNINGS, the 24th and 31st instant, at the ROYAL ASSEMBLY Rooms, Great George-street, on which occasion the Entertainments will derive en addition in the Performances of that eminent Pianist, Mr. COHAN, of London, who will perform his Grand Fantasias on the Piano-Forte, viz., the Huguenots, by Thalberg, and the Der Freischutz Fantasia, composed by himself. HARMONIC SALOON, DICK'S COFFEE HOUSE, MURRAY-STREET, WILLIAMSON-SQUARE. OPEN EVERY EVENING, from H a lf-p ast S even until Twelve o'clock, for the introduction of every descrip tion of MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT, Vocal and In strumental, calculated to gratify the varied tastes of a select company : SOLOS, GLEES, CATCHES, VERITABLE IMITATIONS, &c. &c. 'WINES AND SPIRITS OF SUPERIOR QUALITY. Snacks, Steaks, Chops, Kidneys, Welsh Rabbits, &c. &c. ARTISTS' FUND THE Committee for Managing the Distribution of the Subscription Fund for Purchasing the Works of Living Artists, have the pleasure of announcing that they are in a position to PRESENT TO EACH CONTRIBUTOR OF z1:1 A FINE ENGRAVING FROM WILKIE'S CELEBRATED PAINTING THE BLIND FIDDLER; Anti that every Subscriber of more than one Share will I. PRESENTED WITH AN ENGRAVING for each XI contributed, of equal excellence and subject. _ _ A Specimen of the present Engraving may be seen in the Exhibition-rooms, Postoffice-place, where also the names of Subscribers will continue to be received until THIS EVENING. LIVERPOOL SHIPMASTERS' ASSOCIATION. AN EXTRAORDINARY GENERAL MEETING of the MEMBERS will be held, in the Rooms, 5, Oldhall street, on THURSDAY next, the 22d instant, at Twelve o'clock, to consider the state of the Finances, aud other sut jects affecting the Association. SAMUEL MOSS, Master of the 5, Oldhall-street,l9th December, 1842 ST. GEORGE'S CHURCH, EVERTON. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, th a t th e ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING of the PROPRIETORS of this CHURCH will be held, in the Vestry, on MONDAY, the 2d day of January next, at Nine o'clock in the Forenoon, to transact the usual business. Dated this 19th day of December, 1842. By order of the Committee, THOMAS CARSON, Secretary. IVTOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that a C o py o f Pro .L posed BYE-LAWS, relating to Hackney Coaches, Chariots, Cars, Omnibuses, and like Carriages, Plying for Hire within the Borough of Liverpool, and for the Regula tion of the Owners and Drivers thereof, has been this day Filed in the Office of the Town-Clerk, in the Town-hall, for the inspection of anv Member of the Council, or of any In habitant. Dated this 17th day of December, 1812. RD. RADCLIFFE, Town-Clerk. Town-ball, 17th December, 1842. AT a MEETING o f th e WATCH COMMITT EE, held this lith day of December, 1812, present JAMES LAWRENCE, Esq., Chairman, &c. &c. &c. Resolved,— That this Committee prohibit any one of the CONSTA BULARY FORCE from, either directly or indirectly, asking for or receiving " CHRISTMAS BOXES" from any Person whatever, on pain of INSTANT DISMISSAL from the Service. Resolved,— That in order to give the greatest publicity to this Resolu tion, it be advertised once in each of the Liverpool Newspa pers, and Notices thereof printed and posted up at all the Police Offices, Stations, and Bridewells, and that the Super intendents be directed to read these Resolutions in the pre sence of the whole of the Force. Extracted from the proceedings, CAPES ASHLIN, Secretary - MEW EDITIONS have lately been published of Mr. 11 ROSCOE'S WANDERINGS AND EXCURSIONS IN NORTH AND SOUTH WALES. Each volume is embellished with 50 beautiful Steel Plates of the Abbeys, Castles, River, and Mountain Scenery, &c., and a New Map. It forms an elegant work for a present, or for the Drawing-room Table ; and no well selected Library can be considered complete without it. Price 255., cloth, or 355. morocco, per vol., and either may be had separately. TILT and BOGUE, London ; WAREING WEBB, Liverpool. JOHN EVANS, (SCALE-BEAM MAKER TO HER MAJESTY,) GENERAL FURNISHING IRONMONGER, CUTLER AND BRAZIER, LIVERPOOL, 1% if OST respectfully returns his sincere Thanks to his .0-1. numerous Friends and the Public generally, for the kind support and flattering encouragement he has met with for several years. J. E. wishes to call the attention of the Public to his ex tensive Stock of Cutlery and Britannia Metal Goods, Tea Trays, Fire-irons, Fenders, Grates, Smoke Jacks, Ti n Goods, a general assortme n t of Furnishing Articles connected with his Trade, at Reduced Prices, without any Puffing, which will prove that no other House will be able to under sell him. No. 28, Paradise-street, opposite the Unitarian Chapel. REMOVAL VP. DREAPER, 49, BOLD-STREET, begs leave to • inform his numerous Friends and the Public, that he has taken THE SPACIOUS PREMISES, No. 56, (On the OPPOSITE SIDE of BOLD-STREET,) now occupied by Mr. Pringle ; and he will this day com- mence SELLING OFF HIS EXTENSIVE STOCK OF PIANO-FORTES AND MUSIC , --- IMMENSE SACRIFICE, in order to open the above-mentioned Premises with an entire new Stock. On SALE or HIRE, a double G FINGER ORGAN, containing six Stops, Pedals, and Pedal Pipes sufficiently powerful for a moderate-sized Church or Chapel. Piano-Fortes lent on Hire, taken in Exchange, Repaired, and Tuned, singly or by the year. N.B.—To prevent Mistakes, please to observe that there are THREE STONE FIGURES over the Shop Front. The HOUSE and SHOP to be LET. PROMOLI and HAUSBURG respect f u lly ann o u nce the completion and arrangement of their SPLEND ID STOCK OF CHANDELIERS, LAMPS, &c., FOR THE PRESENT SEASON, IN ENGLISH AND FOREIGN BRONZE, OR-MOLU, CHINA, GLASS, &c. &C. FOR GAS, OIL, AND CANDLES, And having devoted every exertion to render the assortment worthy the attention of their Friends, they venture to rely upon being honoured with the same distinguished patronage which has hitherto marked their progress. TWO LIGHT SLIDING CHANDELIERS, with Water Joint, (ALL CAST,) with Socket Ball Joint, Burners and Glasses fitted complete, 40 THREE LIGHT DITTO, DITTO, (ALL CAST,) with Socket and Ball Joint, Burners, Glass Holders, and Glasses, Measuring, Fitting to re quired height, and Fixing, complete . . • • GAS CHANDELIERS, upon the best construc tion, and of first-rate workmanship, (ALL CAST,) beautifully finished, with Sockets and Ball Joints, patent Argand Burners, Glasses, and Chimneys, and fired complete: THREE LIGHTS FOUR DITTO And up to . . . . . . HALL LAMPS, ETRUSCAN, Fitted complete, from . . . . . . . . . . FULL-SIZED LAMP PILLARS. from . . SOLAR LAMP HEADS, for BURNING COMMON OIL, with Dome Chimney, and Wicks complete 20s. eac MILLER'S PATENT LAMP HEADS, with Dome and Chimney complete PALMER'S PATENT CANDLE LAMP. PATENT SOHO LAMPS, for Burning Candles without wicks. Fully impressed with the necessity for perfect security Moderate o against accidents, P. and H. trust , by the production f SUPERIOR CHANDELIERS at exceedingly Prices, to supersede the very imperfect articles lately intro duced into Liverpool. To remove the difficulties arising solely from the inferior quality of the Oil in general use, P. and H. have undertaken the supply of the NEW PATENT OIL, In Sealed Caw, at 4s. 6d. pe r Gall on, by the use of which , the satisfactory pe r f ormance o f the Lamps will be ensured ; and, as a rise in the price will take place shortly, they venture to suggest the early transmission of orders 5 lOs 6 10 60 0 15s. each 10s. each PROMOLI and HAUSBURG, OLD POSTOFFICE BUILDINGS 1 PICTURE FRAMES. 'AVE direct the sp ec i a l attention of al l Pers ons interested manufactured by Mr. Bielefield. Theyof nier mach6e ; are pa. . liV in this subject, to the FRAMES for PICTURES erous, that they must, tion frames are so strong and so n"! and the advantages they possess over the ordinary composi tion use. First, they are inevitably, b e b rou h t i n ge neral g -- - t° t the cost—much less, in cheaper ; being about two-thirdslrge size ; next, they will not deed, where the frame is of e ; , t they are so much lighter in " chip" in carriage; and . Din those portant item in their favour to weig ht who are in the as to su l hy nkt IT of transmitting large pictu res f rom 1 This remarkable " lightness" is indeed for in many rooms, where the walls one place to another. desirable everywpre is impossible to hang large pictures in the are thin or seed s , es. To exhibitors in provincial exhibi nofttoamrdinary recommendations. But we refer appearance of those frames, which interests the chiefly to the u ti s o u n a s l t p h o e n se de a r r o e u collector as well as theh pictures or prints, b e th ey many or artist, and, indeed, a ll persons who adorn their homes with few. They v look exceedingly attractive, and are i n rea li ty as e is if they had passed through the h an d s of the and been produced at about ten ti mes th e expenses The gilding tells with very brilliant effect; an d, no matter how elaborate the pattern may be, they h ave a c l earness and carver, much sharpness that we have seldom or never seen obtained in composition. Now that so many frames will be required for the prints about to be issued by the several Art-Union So cieties, we conceive we may convey useful information to thousands, by recommending them to examine these frames ; the patterns are infinitely varied ; some have been designed expressly to meet those particular purposes ; and their ad vantages are so obvious as to be at once appreciated by all by whom they are seen.—Art Union. HENRY LAXTON, Agent, North John-street. The Works, Wellington-street North, Strand, London. The Trade of Manchester, Preston, Bolton, Chester, and neighbouring towns sapplied from Liverpool. ` 7 "rotyri." ";~' ,~~~ On sale, ON SALE, Best Warranted ANCHORS, and " Proved" CHAIN CABLES, in large assortment. Apply to RALPH CLAY and SON, Bath-street Foundry, east side Prince's Dock. Who have a quantity of S i scond-hand ANCHORS and CHAINS and heavy SCRAP IRON on hand. bt Krt. /TO be LET, an excellent FAMILY HOUSE, in Devon ' shire-place, Everton, containing Three Sitting-rooms and Eight Bed-rooms. A good HOUSE in Percy-street, adjoining St. Bride's Church, And a HOUSE, STABLE, and COACH-HOUSE, at Walton Breck. adjoining M r . Ni xon ' s , Apply to Messrs. SAMUEL and JAS. HOLME, Seel-street.