The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser. — Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1844-01-02 00:00:00

4' 'V.. • • i t j ✓~ ~' -^~--'-- " Z 2 / 2 . al - - --- %; - --7":-"" 7 ,e 1 4L . 71 ~~F' j I- . 13 '`--/? t-vAr . f tip • is 44.., ,4,„ „ 4 ,1 k.-"f , • At* .47 ;x1 .e t ", k 4 , 4, F 4k 411 Pr - r ov - t-t..‹.-- - e- eX" Manteb. 'WANTED, a thorough COOK, in a moderate Fa may, resident in the Country. Wages, 16 Guineas. None need apply without most exemplary character of at least two ) ears' standing. Apply at the Standard-office. AND GENERAL COMMERCIAL ADVERTISER• - IVANTED, a respectable YOUTH as an APPREN- V V TICE to the general WOOD and COPPERPLATE ENGRAVING BUSINESS. Apply to HORNER BROTHERS, 19, Cases-street, Liver pool. —HEARTS RESOLVED AND HANDS PREPARED, THE BLESSINGS THEY ENJOY TO GUARD.—SmoLLET. istant, peel - rely new leeess at the [PRICE FIVEPENCE. TO SCHOOL ASSISTANTS. UTANTED, a YOUNG MA/si,,competent to TEACH NV RITING, ARITHMEXIC, and the MINOR CLASSICS. No. 1120.1 TUESDAY, JANUARY 2, 1544. e 5 THEATRE-ROYAL. WILLIAMSON-SdfUARE, LIVERPOOL. i..—.......__ZrAD,4IIIrFELESTE AND MR. WEBSTER, LESSEES. Akin THEATRE IS OPENED FOR THE SEASON, AT THE FOLLOWING REDUCED PRICES : / DRESS BOXES THREE SHILLINGS! 0 lUPPER BOXES.. TWO SHILLINGS!! - ONE SHILLING!!! -=-- GALLERY SIXPEL:CE!!!! ALL THE EVENING. MR. WEBSTER for Five Nights. MADAME CELESTE for Five Nights more. MR. LEONARD'S Last Five Nights. THIS present TUESDAY EVENING, the 2.1 the Performance will commence with an Drama, produced with most extraordinary" 'Theatre-Royal, Haymarket, called VICTOR AND HORT6SE ; OR, FALSE PRIDE. ViCitir- (his original character) Mr. Wel)ster. Hortense.. (her original character).. Madame Celeste. After which, the laughable Interlude, called THE IRISH TUTOR. Doctor O'Toole .Mr. Leonard. To be followed by the favourite Historical Comedietta of THE PRETTY GIRLS OF STILBERG. Ernest Margot.. (her original character).. Madame Celeste. To conclude with the highly popular and successful Fairy Drama, called THE WORLD OF DREAMS. Violette .... Madame Celeste. THEATRE-ROYAL, CHURCH-STRE LATE ROYAL LIVER THEATRE. For the present the Prices of Admission w: to the following scale, while an increa presented to the Public : PRIVATE BOXES.. Two SHILLS S AND SIXPENCE BOXES Two SHILLINGS. PIT & UPPER PIT.. ONE SHILLING. GALLERY SIXPENCE. r Second One Shilling. Prii i z r , o t cohthirtrlien..r armso n ; . v Boxes One be REDUCED Of talent will be Last Week of Mr. PHELPS, the celebrated Tragedian. Last Night but One of MISS FANNY TERNAN, the Infant Pro&gv Mrs. TE ItNAN will make her First Appearance hire on the occasion of her daueiter's benefit, To-morrow. Mr. TE H NAN, the popular Tragedian, will make his first and only appearance To-morrow Evening. HERR VON JOEL will appear every evening. THIS present TUESDAY EVENING, the 2d instant, Knowles' celebrated Play of VIRGINIUS. Virginius .... Mr. Phelps. I Icilius. ..... Mr. F. Vining. To which will be added, the Interlude of THE FOUR IVIOWBRAYS, in which Miss Fanny Ternan will appear in four characters. The performances to conclude with (every evening until further notice) the celebrated Drama of LIFE IN LIVERPOOL. Corinthian Tom Mr. F. Vining. Corinthian Kate Mrs. Malone Raymond. TO-MORROW, for the BENEFIT of MISS FANNY TERNAN, her Last Appearance, Otway's Play of VENICE PRESERVED. Jaffier, Mr. Ternan; Pierre, Mr. Phelps; Belvidera, Mrs. Ternan. Tickets and Places for the Boxes to be had of Mr. T. SHUTTLEWORTH, at the Box-office. ROYAL AMPHITHEATRE. Sole Lessse and Manager, Mr. W. R. COPELAND, 15, Great Charlotte-street. A NEW YEAR'S GIFT. REDUCED PRIG Si DRESS BOXES THREE S ILLINGS. SIDE BOXES TWO S LLINGS. PIT GALLERS ........ SIXP NCE. SECOND PRICE TO THE BOXES ONLY, AT NINE O'CLOCK. CARTER, THE LION KING ! Being the Last Week of his Engagement. 'THIS present TUESDAY EVENING, the 2d instant, and every evening during the week, a grand Histori cal and Classical Drama, entitled THE LION GLADIATOR. Calenus ...... (a Numidian Gladiator) Mr. Carter. TOURS D'EQUITATION. To conclude with an entire New Comic Panto mime, Invented, Arranged, and Produced under the direction of Mr. H. Beverley, for the express purpose of introducing the various French and English Artistes of this Establishment, entitled HARLEQUIN AND THE SWANS ; OR, THE BATH OF BEAUTY. NC. W. R. COPELAND has the honour of announcing a Series of MORNING PERFORMANCES, under the *special patronage of several of the most influential Fa milies in Liverpool. The Second will take place on THURSDAY MORNING next, the 4th instant, and will consist of the most Elite et Suprenats Exercises d'Equi tation, under the direction of Monsieur Tourniare, and Mr. Carter's Extraordinary Exhibition. Mr. CARTER'S FAREWELL BENEFIT, on FRI DAY next, the sth instant. Air ISS CH RISTIANA WELLER begs t n TIOUTICC -t0 4toT—Prfenak 4.0 d the Public genet v that she intends giving a GRAND SOIREE MU ALE,at the ROYAL ASSEMBLY ROOMS, on THURS AY, the 18th of January instant. Further particulars will shortly be published. A DRESS BALL, for the CIIARITIRS of the PA RISH of WALLASEY, will be hell at the SEA .COMBS HOTEL, on THURSDAY, the 11th unary instant. LADY TOBIN, LADY PAT NESS. Gentlemen's Tickets, 10s. ; Ladies, s. 6d.; Children -under fourteen years of age,ss., (Refreshments included,) to be had at the Seacombe Hotel, and at the Principal Music Shops in the Town. The Doors will be opened at Seven, and Dancing to - commence at Eight o'clock. For the convenience of parties resident in Liverpool, -Steamers will leave Seacombe, at Midnight, and at One and Tmo o'clock. LICENSED VICTUALLERS' ANNUA BALL. THE COMMITTEE beg respectfully o announce that the FOURTH ANNUAL CH ITY BALL will be held at the TOWN-HALL. (by p rmission of the Mayor and Town-Council,) on WE ESDAY, the 31st January, 1844. Tickets, including Refreshments, Ten Shillings each, to be had at the usual places. JAMES HUGHES, C rtirman. TO THE SUBSCRIBERS OF THE IVERPOOL ART UNION. . THE SUBSCRIBERS m a y r ec ei v leir ENGRAV INGS, on application at the xhibition Rooms, Postoffica-place, on this and the following days, between the hours of Ten and Three o'clock. .. THE ROYAL BANK, LIVERPOO THE DIRECTORS having declared .a- D IDEND of £2O per Share, for the Half-year en Inc 31st De cember last, NOTICE IS H Ell EBY G EN, that the same will be paid on application at the k, Royal Bank Buildings, either parsonally, or to any e DULY author ized, on and after the lath instant. By order, J. CHAFFERS, Manager. Royal Bank Buildings, January, 1844. N.B.—The Transfer Books will be closed from the sth to the 15th instant inclusive. EASTERN UNION RAILWAY. PROVT SIONAI R. D. Alexander, Esq. Mr. J. Abbott, John Cobbold, Esq. J. C. Cobbold, Esq. -John Footman, Esq. John Gosnall, Esq. J. G. Hart, Esq. Jeremiah Head, Esq. George Josselyn, Esq. W. Lane, Esq. COMMITTEE. / Win. Long, 17, (Hi k ,h Sheriff of Suffo' .) Charles IVli,u.', '' q. r t Captain Pirke . Robert Ran e, E sq . The Right 1 n. Lord Ren dlesham, .I.P. _ William Itotlvrell, Esq. The lion.ArthurTh e ll oson I John Tollemache,Esq. M.P HONORARY SECRETARY. J. C. Cobbold, Esq., Ipswich. BANKERS. sMessrs. Alexander arid Co. Ip swich .. Colchester Manningtree Messrs. Alexanders and Co. Stowmarket Messrs. Oakes, Bevan, and Co. London ...... Liverpool The BANK of LIVERPOOL. ENGINEER.—Joseph Locke, Eq. SOLICITORS. Few, Hamilton, and Fews, Covent Garden. W. 0. Hunt, Whitehall. THE Easte rn U n i on R a il way h as b een pro j ec t e d f or the purpose of connecting the town of Colchester, and thereby the Metropolis, with the populous towns Jf Ipswich and Bury, the city of Norwich, and also with the east of England, by a line, commencing at the terminus of the Eastern Counties Railway at Colchester, and passing close to Ipswich and thence by Stowmarket to Norwich, with a branch to Bury St. Edmunds. It is intended to apply to Parliament next session for leave to form the first portion of the Line, viz., that between Colchester and Ipswich, the capital required for which is £200,000, to be divided into 4000 shares of £5O each ; and on which a de posit of £5 per share must be paid in fulfilment of the standing orders of parliament ; the documents required by those orders have been deposited, and the necessary no tices given. As respects the traffic on this first portion, it is only necessary to state, that after allowing 40 per cent. for the cost of working the line, and after d ou bli ug on ly the pre sent existing coach tra ffic, the return from Passengers alone (without taking into account the Passengers by steam-boats, the transport of merchandize, parcels, cattle, grain, fish, and heavy goods) will exceed seven-and-a-half per cent. on the capital required. Prospectuses, with a Map, may be had of, and applica tions for Shares may he addressed to, the Honorary Se cretary ; the Solicitors ; HENRT FRANCIS, Esquire, of the Stock Exchange, and 57. Threadneedle-street, London; Messrs. FORSYTH and PRITCHARD, Liverpool ; JOHN EARLOW, Esquire, Exchange-street, Manchester ; Messrs DELL and RHODES, Leeds ; JAMES WATSON, Esquire, Glasgow, or Messrs. COLLINSON and FLINT, Hull. 27th December, 1843. REMOVAL OF THE LONDON BABY-LINEN ESTABLISHMENT, From 21, PARKER-STREET, to No. 8, on the OPPOSITE SIDE. AA MIDDLE WOOD, in re turning her thapks to the • Ladies of Liverpool, its Vicinity, and -1 er Friends generally, for their kind patronage confer e upon her for so many years in her late Establishment, ga respectfully to inform them, she has THIS DAY ENED her new one as above, with an extensive and fashionable assort ment of new Goods, consisting of CHILDREN'S FROCKS, COATS, SURTOUTS, &c.. &c. ; also, INFANTS' LONG and SHORT ROBES, ROBE GOWNS, CAMBRIC CAPS, CLOAKS, HOODS, HATS. BONNETS, &c., &c. A. M. hopes, by the choice selection of her Stock and moderate prices, to merit a continuance of their kinp support. No. 8, Parker-street, Dec. 30th. REMOVAL. WILLIAM JUPP BATTER, REMOVED FROM 48, LORD-STREET TO , CASTLE STREET. JUPP, in returning thanks fo the kind support he has met with since he commenced Business in Liverpool, begs respectfully to inform his Friends and Customers that he has REMOVED his Business to 33, CASTLE-STREET, directly opposite Brunswick-street, wher,e he hopes, by the quality of his Goods, and the strictest attention, to merit their foture favours. 33. CASTLE-STREET, (OPPOSI'I E BRUNSWICK-STREET.) ,„ EPSOM DERBY SWEEPSTAKES. 'XT E. WHITEMAN, of the BanNswicK HOTEL, I'V • informs his Friends that he has com enced the Four following DERBY SWEEPS for 184 . Between other Sub•scrip. Membrs.lst Prize. 2d Prize. 3 Prize.starters. £3 155 . . £250 £l2O £40.. . ..Z2O 2 155.... 200 .... 40 .... —• •• • 40 1 155.... 100 .... 20 .... —.... 20 lOs .• • 155.... 50 .... 10 .... —.... 8 Postoffice Orders made payable to Mr. Whiteman, will be attended to, and properly acknowledged. The £1 and 10s. Sweeps will be drawn in January. The next Payment for the £3 Sweep will be on Thurs day next, the 4th instant. RALPH CLAY AND ON, IRON MERCHANTS, ANCH R-SMITHS, PROVED CHAIN CABLE MA UFACTURERS, AND GENERAL SHIP MITHS. TOPSAIL TIES, SHEETS, CRANE CHAINS. &C. BATd-STREET, PRINCE'S DOCK, LIVERPOOL. TERSE BANNING, TEACHER of USIC, 21, PEMPROKE-PLACE, Liverpool, res ctfully informs his Friends, that his ACADEMY RE-OPEN on TUESDAY, the 9;.h January instant. An extensive Assortment of New PIANO-FORTES, and a choice Selection of Popular MUSIC • also, several superior Second-hand PIANO-FORTES for SALE. THOMAS DIS M 0 RE, SILVERSMIT and JEWELLER to the QUEEN, 35, BOLD- REST, begs to.notify that he has added to his Stock superior Sheffield Plated Goods a Variety of Patter of the new ELECTRO-PLATED MANUFACT 4 . By this process any article, howeve laborate, can be made; many of the patterns are, therefore, copied from silver, and possess all the beauty of the originals. The Stock of SILVER PLATE and JEWELLERY is of the newest designs and style, being daily replenished with some novelty from Messrs. DISMORE and Sox, Manufacturers, London. CHANDELIERS, E LAMP , CANDELABRA, &c. L. HAUSBURG takes the liberty of announcing .1' • the c , mpletion of his extensive STOP of CHANDELIERS, LAMPS, CAND, ABRA, &c. for the present season, in every variet and style, inclu ding the latest and moat elegant desig ~ at exceedingly moderate prices, and respectfully solicits the honour of a visit from his Patrons and Friends that he may have the pleasure of submitting them to their inspection. F. L. H. begs leave also to direct attention to the cele brated BUDE LIGHT, at present an object of so much attraction ; and, having illuminated his spacious Show-room (formerly the Post office) with the most powerful burner in Liverpool, for interiors, the practicability and advantage of the applica tion to large rooms and Public Buildings generally, is fully demonstrated. F. L. H. is the only person in Li verpool thoroughly acquainted with the nature of the fit tings, and is prepared to supply and fix the Light wherever it is required. F. L. H. has further to introduce to the notice of his Friends THE UNIVERSAL LAMP, which, after a trial of Eighteen Months, he can confi. dently recommend as a most superior article; the simpli city of the arrangement (the trimming being divested of all difficulty) and the purity and brilliance of the flame .rendering the Lamp in every respect particularly desirable. He has also just received a new importation of BOHEMIAN GLASS, in LIQUEUR SETS, FLOWER VASES, TOILETTE BOTTLES, CHIMNEY OrtNAmaNTs, &c., of the newest design and most beautiful tints, an examination of which will amply repay the trouble of a visit. F. L. I-TAUSBURG. (Late PROMOLI and HAUSBURG,) OLD POSTOFFICE BUILDINGS. FRUIT! , . NEW FRUIT! NEW FRUIT! JOHN WILKINSON begs respectfully t announce 0. to his Friends and the Public generally, tat his pre - sent STOCK is replete with a very super r selection of NEW FRUIT, well adapted for the a ()aching festive season ; viz.. Imperial MUSCATE (RAISIN S, (im ported by J. W. direct from Mal ga, expressly for a family trade,) Turkey and Eleme FIGS, imperial French PLUMS, Malaga and Portugal GRAPES, American APPLES, (of the most approved Brands,) French and English PEARS, Kent FILBERTS, and every descrip• tion of New Fruit, for Cooking and Domestic use, will be found, on inspection, superior in quality, and at moderate prices. J. W. begs to call the attention of Purchasers to his extensive and well-assorted Stock of PRESERVED and CHRYSTALLIZED FRENCH FRUITS, which were so much admired for Desserts, &c. last season. London Pickles and Sauces, Oli es, &c. FRUIT AND ITALIAN WAREHOUSE, No. 16, PARKER-STREET, Corner of CLAYTON SQUARE. THE OLMSTED STOVE, FOR WARMING CHURCHES. OR ANY SPA- CIOUS BUILDING, ENTRANCE HALps, SHOPS, OFFICES, GREENHOUSES, c. THESE STOVES having now been test by Nine Years' experience, are again brought bef e the Pub lic with increased confidence, and the is have the pleasure to announce a considerable REDUCTION IN PRICE! Making it decidedly the CHEAPEST as well as the MOST POWERFUL Portable Warming Apparatus extant. PRICE. Shops or Offices £3 3 0 to £6 6 0 Public Buildings £lO 10 ' 0 to £lB 18 0 ANTHRACITE COAL, For the above and ARNOTT'S STOVES, constantly on hand BETTE LEY & H IGG S, 41, SOUTH CASTLE STREET. LONDON WINE SHADES, CASES- STREET, CLAYTOA-SQUARE. RESIDENT Gentlemen and Visitors to Vverpool are respectfully informed, that the above/new and ele gantre Establishment will he OPENED fo their reception on MONDAY next, the Bth J anuar y i ns t t, UNDER THE MAN AGEME OF MR. SIMON WOODS, For many Years Superintendent of the celebrated WOODING'S SHADES, LONDON-BRIDGE. The design and appointments of this Establishment being totally novel in Liverpool, it may be necessary to explain that it is arranged on the plan of the most cele brated London Shades; is intended for the accommoda tion of a select society only, and to supply its Patrons with first-rate Wines and their epicurean accompaniments at extremely moderate charges. In the high and rare character of its Stock, and in the luxury of its appoint ment, this Establishment addresses itself exclusively to refined taste, and, it is hoped, will be favoured with a liberal high class patronage. Though scarcely in accordance with the spirit of this advertisement, it may be well to quote, partially, the charges of the Establishment, in order to justify the em phatic assertion as to their extreme moderation. Per Imperial Imperial Bottle. Pint. half-pint PORT and SHERRY WINES, of high quality, well ma tured, in wood OLD PORT, (very snperior, and many years in bottle.) CHAMPAGNE, (of the very} highest quality imported CLARET, HOCK, BURGUN, DY, MOSELLE, &c., at equally kw prices.. VERY FINEST HAVANA CIGARS. PARNUSAN, GUERIERE, AND STILTON CHEESE, AN CHOVY TOASTS, FILBERTS, WALNUTS, &C. 3s. Oa. 2s. 3d. 4s. 6d. ss. Gd. ;s.pe. pt. bottle. ls. 2d. W. CALLOW, SADDLER AND HARNESS MANUFACTURER, No. 18, TITHEBARN-STREET, AND 10, LONDON-ROAD, LIVERPOOL. WC. bers to return his sincere thanks to his numer • ous Friends and the Public ge erally, for the liberal support he has received duri the last eleven years, and informs them that he ha aken the Premises, No. 10, London-road, late in the upation of Mr. James Tatlock, which he intends carryi g on as a Branch Esta blishment, and most respectfully solicits a continuance of their favours, assuring them that at all times he will, by the most punctual attendance to their orders, endeavour to merit their future patronage. Export Orders promptly executed on the most liberal terms. An APPRENTICE WANTED ; one from the Country would he preferred. JAMES TATLOCK, in announcing to his Friends and the Public that he has disposed of his Business to Mr. W. CALLOW, begs to return his thanks for the sup port be has received for the last thirteen years, and to so licit a continuance of their faiours on behalf of Mr. Gallows _ MANUFACTURER OF LEATHER ENGINE HOSE, FLUE BUCKETS, TRAY ii.LLING BAGS, PORTMANTEAUS, arc. FURTHER REDUCTION, TO EFFECT AN ENTIRE CLEARANCE OF THE WHOLE STOCK. • 'CONNELL bees respectft y to state that he • has made a FURTHER UCTION in every Department, more especially , SILKS, LINENS, BLANKETS, and HOSIERY, it being his determina tion to have the whole sold off within a limited time. THE PREMISES TO BE LET. 3, Bold-street. NEW BOOKS, AT WILLAN'S BRITISH AND FOREIGN PIBRARY. THE Public are respectfully informed, t y ran be sup plied with all the NEW PUBLIC lONS, as soon as Published, where Terms and Catal ues may be had. From the great number of Sets o ooks, taken at this extensive and old-established Library, all Works, so soon as the demand for the first circulation has subsided, may be had, perfectly clean, for Binding, at half the publica tion price. Diery Article in the Business of a Stationer on the best terms. N.B.—A very extensive Assortment of JUVENILE PUBLICATIONS. E. WILLAN, 73, BOLD-STREET. ROME. L. HAUSBURG respectfully solicits an inspection 1' • of the finest and roost extensive Collection of CAMEOS hitherto submitted to the notice of his Patro and Friends, the whole being executed by eminent Art' s, and selected with the utmost care, consisting of hi y finished copies from the Greek and Roman Schools aintings by Ancient and Modern Masters, Frescos, an several Original De signs of codsiderable merit. F. L. IL's MANUFACTORY for JEWELLERY being upoh the Premises, where the most skilful workmen and draughtsmen are employed, hfl begs to direct attention to the great facilities thereby afforded for mounting the above in any style that may be suited to the taste of the pur chaser, his constant exertions being devoted to the pro duction of new and elegant designs, and to the prompt completion of all orders intrusted to him, he flatters him self that he shall experience a continuance of the patron age with which the Establishment has for so lengthened a period been favoured. F. L. HAUSBURG, (Late PROMOLI and HAUSBURG,) OLD POSTOFFICE BUILDINGS. WILLIAM FAIRCLOUGH, from Waveriree Coffee house, takes leave most respectfully tb inform his Friends and the Public, that he has 0 NED that old established CHOP and STEAK H SE, the PIG and WHISTLE, Covent-garden, co of Chapel-street, and trusts that by assiduous attent' to his Friends and the Public, to merit a share of their patronage and support. DINNERS. CHOPS, STEAKS, SOUPS, PIES, &c. ; TEA, COFFEE. WINES, SPIRITS, ALES, PORTER, CIGARS, of the best quality, at Moderate Charges. Well-aired BEDS, and every accommodation for Trd yellers. IMPERIAL HOTEL, (Opposite the new Anise Courts and Railway Station; CORNER OF ST. JOHN'S LANE AND ROE-STREET, LIVERPOOL. JAMES MORGAN, Proprietor of the above new and commodious Establishment, respectfully Lsforms his i f Friends and the Pub! c, that it is now OPE for the re ception of Private Families and Commerci Gentlemen. With the Hotel is combined elegant and extensive Coffee, Commercial, and News Rooms nd several Pri vate Apartments, fitted up in a style s ttable for the re ception of Families and Visitors, or for the accommoda tion of Parties requiring early Breakfasts, Luncheons, Dinners, &c. The Sleeping Department will be under the personal superintendence of Mrs. ;MORGAN, and Visitors may rely with confidence, that in this essential particular, comfort, neatness, and convenience have been carefully studied. _ _ — WeCulinary and Cellar Departments will embrace the choicest Viands, Wines, &c. which can be obtained; and J. M. trusts that his own exertions, aided by the assist ance of experienced Waiters, may secure the approbation of Travellers generally, at the same time the scale of charges' will he strictly moderate. PRIVATE ROOMS FOR LARGE OR SMALL DINNER PARTIES, Plot, Cold, and Shower Baths always ready. Every information respecting the departure and arrival of the various Railway Trains, Steam and Sailing Packets, &c. &c. To Strangers visiting Liverpool, it may be necessary to observe, that " THE IMPERIAL" is centrally situated, within view of, and one minute's walk from the Liverpool and Manchester, and Grand Junction Railway Stations, and immediately opposite the new Assize Courts ; it is also contiguous to the principal Theatres, and other places of Public resort. N.B.—As Parties visiting Liverpool are frequently mis led, pease desire the Driver to proceed direct to "The IMPERIAL." FOR A SHORT TIME LONGER. HURARI) GALLERY, 43, BOLD-STREE T', 43. THE great influx of Strangers to Liverpool during the past week, and the daily increasing patronage that is evinced by the public generally, has induced the Proprie tor to prolong his stay for a short period nlv. AN EXACT LIK NESS IN BUST, WITH FRAME AND GLASS, FOR 0, !, SHILLING Bronzed Busts .. 2s. 6d. to ss. 6d. Shaded ditto . Whole Lengths 3s. 6d. to 21s. Od. Children Seated Figures Frames are given with the Is. and 2s. 6d. Bust Like nesses. The Features of Children of all ages, and however rest less, are caught at a glance, and with a precision truly astonishing. The Whole-length trig.. the gambols of infancy, the artlessness of childhood, the sportiveness of youth, or the graver pursuits of maturer age, are characteristically depicted at a single interview, and may he had singly, or arranged in Family Groups, with elegantly painted Views of Rooms, or Landscapes, added as backgrounds, according to order and price. The Aged. to whom lengthened sittings are always irk some, are taken with equal facility , and, if required, with out their knowledge or consent. Any number of copies can be supplied at a short notice. Open . from Ten till Five, and front Six MLA ine, bril liantly lighted with Gas. The penny postage affords an admirable opportunity for the transmission of these interesting Mementos. 43, BOLD-STREET. WM. HOSKING, / COLLECTOR OF' ACCOUNTS, STATE AND COMMISSION AG T, 64, SOUTH CASTLE-STREET, AND , PEMBROKE-PLACE. WHOSKING, in returning thank s to th ose Gen • tlemen who have kindly favoured him with their encouraging patronage since the Ist of July, begs respect fully to remind his Friends and the Public, that he has RESUMED the above BUSINESS, after having been for nearly the last nine years exclusively employed by the Proprietors of the LIVERPOOL STANDARD as their COLLECTOR. The experience of many years will, be hopes, enable him to promote the interest of those who may entrust him with the Collection of their Outstanding Accounts. The Purchase and Sale of House and other Property negotiated. Rents Collected. Tradesmen's Books kept, regularly balanced, and Half yearly Bills made out and delivered. Schedules and Income Tax Papers prepared. N.B.—lf required, occasional Advancements made on Accounts and Rents. W. H. will be assisted by his Son, who has had some years' experience in an Accountant's Office, and in the Collecting of Accounts. The most satisfactory references given. SHARES in the ATHENIEUM WANTED. Liverpoot,lst December, 1843. PIANO-FORTES. THE LARGEST ASSORTMENT OF lANO FORTES IN ENGLAND A W. P. DREAPER'S MUSIC B ZAAR, 56, BOLD-STUEET, And at his extensive SHOW•ROOMS„ Wood-street. Piano fortes lent on Hire, taken in Exc ange, Repaired, and Tuned, singly or by the year. Good Second-hand Piano-fortes, from 6 Guineas upwards. EXPORT ORDERS PROMPTLY EXECUTED. AN ASSORTMENT OF MUSIC AT HALF-PRICE, A CARD. j PACE, from London, ORGA ei • Organs Repaired and Tuned, sin yor by the year. The Trade and Amateurs supplied th Metal Pipes, or any description of Organ Work, on reasonable terms, by applying at No. 11, Prescot-street, Low-hp, Liverpool. BALLS AND QUADRILLE ARTIES. B. ROGERS and SONS, MUSI ANS, VIOLINS, e HARP, CORNOPEAN, F ..NCH FLAGEO LET, VIOLONCELLO, TABOR a la CHINESE, &c. &c.. 39, Rupert•street, Brownlow.hill, Liverpool. The New Music of DUFRENE, MUSARD, LA BITZKY, LANNEIt, &c. N.B.—See Directories. ST. JAMES'S MARKET. OUR praiseworthy young townsmin, Mr. JOSEPH ELLISON, has, as usual,taken ale levti in St.James's te , Market; and it is the opinion of n any professed judges that he not only took the lead of . James's, but of any other market in town, in the nea ess and quality of his MEAT, and the style in which it was set out. Any one who knows Mr. Ellison's manner of conddcting his busi ness from year end to year end, will not be surprised at this statement, for he is well known to keep the best Article that can be Purchased. THE MERSEY STEEL AND IRON COMPANY, MANUFACTURERS OF STEEL, FORGINGS, AND BEST SCRAP BAR tet r IRON, SHIP KNEES. &c. T ORDER, WORKS, SEFTON-STREET, T XTETH-PARK, RAVE constantly on Sale, at t r Warehouse, No. 4, WAPPING, a well assorted Stock of STEEL, of every description, and SCRAP BARS, of their own manufacture, Ship Knee Iron, and the best and common Bar Iron, Plates. Hoops, Sheets, Rods, &c. &c., for Home Use and Exportation. THE MERSEY STEEL AND IRON CO., Per C. H. HORSFALL. Ist January, 1844. FL. HAUSBURG has the pleasure of announcing • the arrival of AN UNEQUALLED COLLECTION OF WORKS OF ART AND NOV i /E LTIES, of all descriptions, connected wit the numerous branches of his extensive'business, selec e , durine his recent visit to the Continent, from the Stu es and Workshops of the most eminent Artists and Me allies of the present day. He flatters himself that an Inspection, which he most re spectfully and earnestly solicits, will prove highly inter esting, many of the Articles having been specially chosen for the PRESENT SEASON, A GREAT VARIETY OF MECHANICAL AND OTHER JOUJOUX, combining amusements with useful instruction, has also been provided by F. L. H. for the Juvenile portion of the community. F. L. HAUSBURG, Late PROMOLI and HAUSBURG, OLD POSTOFFICE-BUILDINGS. THE LIVERPOOL ASPHALTE COMPANY. THE LIVERPOOL ASPHALTS COMPANY hay ing purchased the extensive Worksiof the Poloncean Company, is now ready to execute 0 ders in Liverpool and the neighbourhood. This Composition being impervio s to vermin, rain, or damp, will be found superior o any other material now In use, for economy, durabiy, and appearance, and especially adapted for Footwa ys, Kitchens, Floors of Cellars, Warehouses, Sheds, Terraces, Garden-walks. Barn-flo Coach-horses, Stables, ors s , e M arkr and Prisons , e every Railway description i t p a t t i i o o n n f Tu u n n o d e e l r s : Cch ground office. It is also well worth the attention of Exporters and others for the Flooring of Stores, Dwellings, &c., and, from its superior manufacture, is free from any upleasant smell, and capable of being shipind (without the slightest risk to vessel or cargo) to any climate. Parties wishing to enter into contracts, or have work done, will be furnished with all particulars on application to THOMAM ASHWORTH, No. 8, India-buildings, Fen wick-street. Manufactory at Litherland. IMPORTANT TO CONSUMERS OF COFFEE VEY BROTHERS' SUPERIOR COMPRESSED MOCHA COFFEE, IN ONE POUND CANISTERS./ A/ m Y this new and improved method thehole strength and true flavour of the Coffee is tained in such a degree that a SAVING OF ONE SIX ART is effected in the quantity consumed ; it also mbraces the grand desideratum so long required by connoisseurs in Coffee, Of NOT PERMITTING ANY EVAPORATION OR ADMITTING ANY AIR AFTER THE PROCESS OF ROASTING, which pre serves that Aromatic Flavour so much sought after by real judges, and is so highly important to all consumers of this beverage, and needs but one trial to prove its superiority: SOLD ONLY BY VEY BROTHERS, AT THEIR TEA ESTABLISHMENT, 2, ST. JAMES'S PLACE, LIVERPOOL. PRICE 2s. 2d. per CANISTER, An allowance of 2s. per Dozen, or 2d. eac h , made for returned empty Canisters. N.B.—A choice assortment of various descriptions of TEAS, in one and three pound lead packages, and twelve pound boxes, at wholesale prices. Persons desirous of sending TEA and COFFEE to their friends in the country as Christmas Presents, will find the above most suitable, being packed so as effectually to preserve the strength and flavour. CHURCH MISSIONARY SOCIETY. TT is proposed to hold a MeetingO 7 ihe above IT SOCIETY in the Music HALT., Bo D•sTREET, on MONDAY Evening next, January Bth, en several Cler gymen will give information and a ress the Meeting concerning the operations of the So tety and its Missions in Western Africa and Southern India. Chair to be taken by Charles Inman, Esq., at Half past Six o'Clock. Tickets for the Platform and Reserved Seats will be distributed through the Clergymen of the different branches in and about Liverpool,—to the Body of the Room, by Mr. Perris. Church-street, on Eriday next, January sth, between Eleven and Two o'Clock. Ltgal 0. o ttro, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the PART .II NERSHIP heretofore subsisting between us, the undersigned, JOHN TROUGHTON, ALEXANDER RYAN, and THOMAS BIBBY TROUGHTON, in the hminess of Lime Burners and Brick -"Makers, carri e d on in Harrington, near Liverpool, in t e county of Lancas ter, under the style or firm of " roughton, Ryan, and C 0.," was this day DISSOLVE by mutual consent. All debts due to or owing by the said concern, will be received and paid by the said John Troughton.—Dated this 27th day of December. 1843. JOHN TROUGHTON. ALEXANDER RYAN. • THOMAS BIBBY TROUGHTON. GORE, impressed with gratitude for favours con- V A AT ' i' • ferred upon him before and uring the Partnership with his Brother THOMAS, n informs their Friends that, on the 31st instant, tha Partnership will cease, when their interests will he separated. Yew Tree Howe, Wavertree, Dec. 23, 1813. WALKER SKIRROW, Esquire, one of her Ma jesty's Commissioners anthorised to act under a Commission of Bankruptcy, bearing date the 4th day of February, 1802, awarded and issued forth against SAMUEL JOSEPH CLEGG and JOHN WHITLEY, of Liverpool, in the county of Lancaster, merchants, dea lers and chapmen, and under a renewed Commission of Bankruptcy, bearing date the 4th diei of February; 1824, will sit on the 9th of January instant, at half-past twelve effects o'clock in the afternoo n p rec i s .:, at the Liverpool Dis trict Court of Bank r upt c y, i n I verpool, in order to make a dividend of the estates and of the said bankrupts, when and where the creditors, who have not already proved their debts, are to come prepared to prove the same, or they will be excluded the benefit. of the said divi dend, and all claims not then proved will be disallowed. PETER ROBINSON, at present and for four months past residing in Warrington, in the parish of Warrington, and county of Lancaste , and for five years previously residing at Saint Helens n the parish of Pres cot, in the said county Of Lancaste , and being a commer cial traveller, DO HEREBY VE NOTICE, that I intend to present a petition to e LIVERPOOL DIS TRICT COURT OF BANKRUPTCY. praying to be examined touching my debts, estate and effects; and to be protected from all process, upon making a full disclo sure and surrender of such estate and effects, for payment of my just and lawful debts. AND ipEREBY FUR THER GIVE NOTICE, that the time when the mat ter of the said petition shall he heard, is to be advertised in the London Gazette, and in the Liverpool Standard Newspaper, one month at the least after the date hereof. As witness my hand this 29th day of December, in tie year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and forty three. PETER ROBINSON. clu publitations. Just published, price Sixpe•ce, THE First Number of a SCRI t URA.L COM MENTARY of the REVEL T ON of ST. JOHN THE DIVINE., by a Layman of ' Church of England. To be completed in Twenty Mont' y Numbers. In the INTRODUCTION in this number the following Questions are niscussed : Are the Scriptures to be taken literally or not? Is the " Revelation" to be looked on as a continuous historic prophecy ? Are the Apocalyptic periods to be taken as 1260 or 31 years? Has " The Antichrist" yet been revealed ? Is arty portion of the Prophecy fulfilled ? In what is unfulfilled Prophecy profitable? interpreted How d do we know when unfulfilled Prophecy is ri g htl y ? ; Liverpool: H. Pamirs. 6 church-street FISHER, Sox, and Co. , London W. CURRY, Jun. and Co. an d R. M. Tars, Dublin. FRASER'S MAGAZINE for JANUARY, price 2s. 6d., contains : 1. Regina's Regina ; or, Re niscences of Her Most Gracious Majesty Queen ictoria. By One who has a good Memory. 2. Drummond's Noble English Families. 3. The Poet. 4. The Luck of Barry Lyndon ; a Romance of the last Century. By Fitz Boodle. 5. An Adventure in Bythinia. 6. A Fine Day in Fleet-street. 7. Stanzas. 8. Fanny Elssler in Paris. 9. Great Cities, their Decline and Fall. 10. The Gitano. 11. Military Tableaux ; or, Scenes from the Wars of Na poleon, sketched i n th e manner of Callot. By Cap tain Orlando Sabertash. 12. Kate Kearney. 13. British Alliances and European Prospects. G. W. NICKISSON, 215, Regent-street, London; and GRAPE', Liverpool. TAIT'S EDINBURGH MAGAZINE ; P r i ce ONE SHILLING Monthly ; or ]2s. a-year! Each NUMBER contains as roue letter-press, by a number of the ablest writers of th day, as at the rate charged for New Novels wont coat 17s. 6d. Each VOLUME would, at the same rat cost Ten Guineas in stead of Twelve Shillings. " Of all the perildic;iis of the day, there is none equal to Tait in its admirable analysis of new works. In this department—and a most valuable one it is—Tait stands unrivalled. We believe this distinguishing feature is one reason wby Tait is so exceedingly popular among the mid dle classes."--Dublin Monitor. A NEW VOLUME commences with the JANUARY NUMBER. Now ready, cloth lettered, Vol. I. (May to December) of THE INDIAN MAIL; an Epitome of Political and Domestic Occurrences in India ; 'General Orders issued by the Local Governments; Cou s-Martial; Civil. Ecclesiastical, Military, and Marine pointments, Pro motions, Furloughs, &c. ; Ship i ~, Passengers, and Freights; Births, Marriages, and eaths ; Reports of the Markets in India; Securities, Ex anges, &c. Compiled ,from documents received by each Overland Mail. THE INDIAN MAIL is issued Monthly, immediately on the arrival of each Mail, and delivered to Subscribers at 12s. per year, in town or country. London: Wm. H. ALLEN and Co., 7, Leadenhall street ; Agent, L. 'WILD, 13, Catherine -street, Strand ; and all Newsvendors. Just Published, by JOSHUA WALMSLEY, 51, Church street, THE DUBLIN UNIVERSITY MAG . LINE, for January, price 2s. 6d., CONTAINS :—Historic Tableaux.—No I. The 18th Brumaire. Episodes of Eastern Travel The Nile—lts Creation—lts Sources—lts Important Its Inundations —lts Statistics—lts Battle. Mahm dish Canal—Battle of Aboukir—Atfe Cairo—lts Port— ie v from Without —Within—The Citadel—Heliopolis—Palace of Sboolra— The Slave Market. Dramatic Poetry—Henry the Se cond. Epigrams. Mesmerism ; by Irys Herfner. Arrah Neil ; or. Times of Old ; by G. P. R. James, Esq.— Chaps. XVII to XX. Our Portrait Gallery.—No. XXXlV.—William Maginn, LL.D. • with an Etching. Grant's Paris and its People. Lord LL.D. Histori cal Sketches.—Repeal Movement—The Prosecution. TOM BURKE OF ." OURS."—N.,. XIII., price Is. Contains A Ma i tre d'Armes—The Mill on the Hollitsch-road—The Armistice—The Compagny d'Elite. CARLETON'S IRISH TALES. No. XIX., with Two Illustrations, price ls. Dublin: WILLIAM CURRY, Jun. and Co. Liverpool: Josuup. WALMSLRY, and all Booksellers. PAROCHIAL ASSESSMENT ACTT. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that - Majesty's Justices of the Peace, acting for e division of Kirkdale, in the county of Lancaster ill hold an ad journed SPECIAL SESSIONS, a the CLARENDON. Roosts, South John-street, in Liverpool, on MONDAY, the Bth day of January instant, 1844, at eleven o'clock in the forenoon, for the purpose of hearing Appeals against the Rates of the several townships and places within the said division. J. S. LEIGH, }Clerks to the Magistrates. AMBROSE LACE, DISEASED AND HEALTHY LIVES ASSURED. MEDICAL, INVALID, AND GENERAL LIFE OFFICE, 25, PALL MALL, LONDON. CAPITAL, £500,000. THIS Office is provided with very accurat y constructed Tables, by which it can Assu RE EASED LIVES on Equitable Terms. The Extra Premium discontinue n restoration of the Assured to permanent health. Larger Annuities granted on unsound, than on sound Lives, the Premium being equal ; or an equal Annuity for a smaller Premium, the amount varying with the particular disease. This advantage in favour of Invalids is not conceded by other Offices. Members of CONSUMPTIVE FAMILIES assured at Equi table Hates. HEALTHY LIVES are Assured at Lower Rates than at most other Offices. Policies of twelve months' standing are not a f fected by Suicide, Duelling. 8(c.; and Assigned Policies are valid from the date of the Policy, should death ensue from any of these causes. F. G. P. NEISON, Actuary. LIVERPOOL AGENTS: OCTAVIUS WATERHOUSE, 1, Oldhall-street. A. HIGGINSON, Esq., 1, Mornington Terrace. DISTRICT AGENTS : Blackburn—Mr. J. Parkinson, Chemist, 1, Church-street. Bolton-le-Moors—J. Taylor, Esq., Coroner. Carlisle—John Reed Donald, Esq., Solicitor. Clitheroe—James Garstang, Esq., Surgeon. Lancaster—Mr. Y. Welch, Sharebroker, Penny-street. Leeds—Messrs. J. and H. Richardson, Solicitors. {J. Beetham, E sq ., 3, C ross - street , M ar k et- Manchester street, and M r . C. P enn i ng t on , 70, Hard man-street, Deansgate. Newcastle-on-Tyne—Anthony Atkinson and Co., 43, Sandhill. Penrith—S. Evens, Esq., Cumberland Union Bank. Preston—W. 0. Jones, Esq., 25, Frenchwood-street. Rotherham—Wm. Fretwell Hoyle, Esq., Solicitor. Sheffield —Mr. W. Spencer, Accountant, Fargate. Stockton-on-Tees—Me. J. R. Harding, Chemist, High street. / i - - tle - 6 . Now ready, price 4d., to be continued, No. 1 (for January) of THE CHURCHMAN'S MONTHLY , COMPA NION ; a new Religious Magazin, for general Reading. CONTENTS :—Religious Worship- p Resurrection— An English Sacrament Sunday—A dotes of Admiral Sir A. Ball—The Norman Boy—Reverence of God's Or dinances—Sermon for All Saints' Day—Andrew Jones— An Irish " Hedge School"—Letter from Paris to Two little Girls—Moses and the Egyptians—The chief But ler's Dream. Edited by the Rev. THOMAS KERCIIRVER ARNOLD, M.A., Rector of Lyndon, and late Fellow of Trinity Col lege, Cambridge. RIVINGTONS, St. Paul's Church Yard and Waterloo Place. NEW FAMILY BIBLE, BY THE REV. price Gs. ,Part 11., containing 30 Sec- G. TOWNSEND. the Mornings of one nth,) of fBovr°t.I;COMMUNION 'UT H GOD; or, Now SCRIPTURAL ready, tion s , i n ( the HOLY BIBLE, arranged Historical and for a the ls ;Student and Inquirer. Chronological Order, in the words of the authorized with INTRODUCTIONS and PRAYERS ; Arrangement of the Holy Bible." aa T nh r dd an Nl sl ao a dt t ei i v o si n du ; newly divided into Sections, for Families Rev. GEORGE TOWNSEND, M.A. Canon of By h a the m ; Durham Author of " The Historical and Chronological Part is dedicated to a Layman not in communion Church of England. It contains copious Tables the Doctrine of Justification and the Nature with iuuTsht rtiashte ing of Faith. RIVINGTONS, St. Paul's Church Yard and Waterloo Place. Of whom may be had, PART I. (dedicated to Mothers of Families.) Price 6s. Apply to X. Y., Postoffice, Holywell, Flintshire. A RESPECTABLE YOUNG MAN, that would dine .L 3 in town, can be accommoda i ted with a comfortable HOME, in a small Family whve there are no Children nor any other Lodgers. Terms moderate. Apply 97, Mulberry-street, six doors from Myrtle street. WANTED, by a Professional Gentleman, two days a week, a large DRAWING or. DINING ROOM, Unfurnished, in the neighbourhopil of St. Anne's or Soho-street. Apply by letter, post paid, stating terms, to A. H. Standard-office. TO PRACTICAL MILLWRIGHTS ND 1 ENGINEERS: WANTED, an experienced Person of the Witve de RENIA"- scrintion, to fill the SITUATION of FO.44,'VIAN in an ENGINEERING ESTABLISHMENT, ate dis tance from Liverpool. The Salary will be liberal; and none but active and well-conducted persons need make application:- AppIy,to.GAILNETT and MOORE, North Foundry, Li verpool. WANTED,a well built and well finished FRE EHOLD ; 110 USE, within twenty minutes' walk of the EX - change, containing Dining - and Drawing-rooms, four Bed-rooms, and other conveniences. The Tenant to have the option of Purchasing the House within six months, if he should wish it. The neighbourhood of Edge-hilt or Low-hill would be preferred. Address, with peuticulars of Rent and amount of Par. chaie MoneYt, escription of house, post paid, L. 0. 1., Standard-office. altiration. CLASSICAL, MATHEMATICAL, AND COMMER CIAL EDUCATION. MRAY. M. FISH ER will REOPEN his ACADEMY, 39, GREAT GEORGE -STREET, on WEDNESDAY, the 17th January instant. In this Establishment young Gentlemen are instructed in the Ancient and Modern Languages, Mathematics, Commerce, and General Literature, so as to qualify them for any University, or for MercanAl6 Pursuits. All the Classes are practised in French fronversation, and have the Sciences of Astronomy, Chemistry, Optics, Pneuma tics, Electricity, Galvanism, &c. illustrated by extensive Apparatus. The School-room is a handsome and spacious building, and the Gymnasium, for exercise and recreation, is fitted up with every convenience. The Boarders are treated in every respect as members of the family. They have the use of an excellent Juvenile Library; and each young Gentleman has a separate bed. Particular attention is paid to the study of the Holy Scriptures ; so that every requisite is provided for the health and comfort, as well u instruction,alificat i ns m e experience , e F r e h n a c s e ,t the e n h d o n s o u u c r ce o s f s in as the religious, moral, and intellectual improvement of the pupils. m ngg erous Clergymen, Merchants, and Profes sionalwho have intrusted him with the edu cationand whose names may be seen in his p c re ferringormoPs.mpS e n . G l elt n tfoe i cnsnatetulrsie their.n en sons,, THE GREEN HOUSE, ATIGHTON, NEAR LIVERPOOL. CLINNING, in taking the present portunity of returning to her niends her sin e thanks for the very liberal support she has receive at their hands during the period she has conducted a minary at Lydiate, and at the above commodious Pr ',es ~o pen that 0.. the Resumption of .her Duties, afte ie Christmas Vacation, she may continue to I,ceive the same encouraai.g Mrs. C. is determined to devote the strictest attention to the health and coinfort of those Children placed under her as well a s to their moral and general improve men .Auyleton, December 281 h, 1813. cure,t. EDUCATION. NETHERFIELD-ROAD SOUTH, EVERTON, LIVERPOOL. ATISSES HEWETSON receive YOUNG' LADIES to Educate, on the following Termer" BOARD and INSTRUCTION, including English, Latin, French, Writing, Arithmetic, Astronomy, Botany, &c., £4s_ per Annum. _ No Extras, but Seat in Church and Washing. Music, Singing, German, Drawing, Dancing, and the Calistenic Exercises taught by the best .Masters, on the usual Terms. Italian and French taught by a resldent Governess. N.B. MrssEs 11EwETsoN will RESUME their SCHOOL DUTIES - on TUESDAY, January 23d, 1844, D.V. December 26th, 1843. HOOD-STREET ACADEMY, QUEEN-SQUARE. MESSRS. R. and J. PICTON be eave most respect fully to announce to their - nds and the Public that the duties of their SCHOO will be RESUMED on the 15th instant. WANTED, a LADY, capable of Teaching Writing, Accounts, Grammar, and Needlework.—Apply at 68, Hunter -street. (One concern.) M R. HARWOOO and SON, PROFESS° OF DANC- Pupils 7 t Ghe,ywill have tßheEhsounuE he r to inform sT N fo i r N mthe u . cFirlieondsst a and Pupils, the ACADEMY, 42, Nelson street, Satu ay, the 13th, and Thursday, the 18th instant NORTH RECENHEAD, Mon day, the 15th, and Wednesday, th 17th instant ; SEA.. COMBE, Tuesday. the 16th, and Fri ay, the 19th instant ; EVERTON, Thursday, the 18th, and Saturday, the 20th instant ; and at the Assembly Room, RIMROSE HOTEL, BOOTLE, Tuesday, the 23d instant. , CLASSES for Latlies and Gentlemen, Tuesday and Thursday. PRIVATE TUITION every Evening. Cards of Terms may be had at the Albion Hotel, Bir kenhead ; at the Stanley Arms, Seacorobe ; and at the Academy, 42, Nelson -street, Great George-square. Liverpool, January 2d, 1844. BOARD AND EDUCATION, AT SOUTHPORT. r H E Rev. HENRY KNOWLES, 8.A., of Brazenose 11 College. Oxford, receives into his Family a limited numl-er of YOUNG GENTLEMEN, to Bcyr 1 and In struct in the English, Latin, and Gree Languages ; History, Geography, Mathematics, &c. TERMS : Pupils under 12 years of age, Fifty G neas per Annum. Pupils above 12 years of age, Sixty uineas per Annum. French, Drawing, &c. on a usual terms. No entrance money required, t the usual notice pre vious to the removal of a Pupil is expected. No extras, except for Washing. N. B.—For testimonials of character and qualification the Rev. Henry Knowles is permitted to refer to the Rev. John Fawcett, M.A. Incumbent of St. Cutbbe r t' s , Car lisle ; the Rev. William Rawson, M.A., Incumbent of Seaforth, near Liverpool; the Rev. James Fawcett, M.A., Incumbent of Little Woodhouse, near Leeds, (his former Masters;) as also to his College Tutor, the Rev. T. T. Churton, M.A. Dean and Fellow of Brazeno se C o llege, Oxford •, the Rev. Charles Hesketh, M.A., Rector of North Meols, Lancashire ; the Rev. George Holden, M.A., Incumbent of Maghull, near Liverpool ; the Rev. Thomas Tate, M.A., Vicar of Edmonton, Middlesex. The Rev. Henry Knowles, was for several years a Pupil of the late distinguished Scholar the Rev. James Tate, M.A., Head Master of the Grammar School, Richmond, York shire, and subsequently Canon Residentiary of St. Paul's, and Vicar of Edmonton, to whom, during his lifetime, he was kindly permitted to refer. The late eminent Physician, Dr. Brandreth, of Liver pool, styled Southport " the Montpelier of England." The winters are warmer and more genial than localities in the interior. The air is peculiarly soft, and its freedom from damp and fogs render it a salubrious and delightful place of residence; the Bathing likewise is very good. The House is well adapted for the purpose, commanding an excellent Sea View, with Playground, &c. The health and comfort of the Pupils are assiduously attended to. The domestic arrangements, laundry, and dormitories are under the immediate superintendence of Mrs. Knowles. Each Pupil is provided with a separate bed. The SCHOOL will REOPEN on SATURDAY, the 27th January instant. OASTLER LIBERATION FUND. A T a MEETING for the promotion of the above ob ject, held at the Commercial-hall, Gloucester -street, on THURSDAY, the 28th December,- Mr. JOHN WILKINS° i n th e Ch a i r, le( N The following Resolutions were an i mons l y agree d to : Moved by Mr. T. SMITH, sec ded by W. B. FERRAND, Esq., .P., " That this Meeting, looking upon Richard Oastler as a true and devoted friend of the human race, as exhibited in his long and unwearied exertions in defence of the fac tory children and the labouring classes generally, and feel ing assured that his unflinching advocacy of such cause has been the means of his long imprisonment, feel bound, by every tie of benevolence and Christian duty, to exert themselves for his liberation." Moved by Mr. WHATHAM, and seconded by Mr. G. CLAY, " That collecting books be provided, and every legiti mate means used to carry out the foregoing objects, and that the following gentlemen constitute a committee for the purpose :—Mr. R. Harbord, Mr. H. Bentley, Mr. T. Inman, Mr. T. Smith, Mr. G. Clay, Mr. J. Harrison, Mr. H. Harbord, Mr W. Wagstaff. Moved by Mr. ROBERT M'CLAY, seconded by Mr. Joint HOWARD, " That the hearty and sincere thanks of the Meeting be given to W. B. Ferrand, Esq., M.P., for his kindness in attending as a deputation." The cordial thanks of the Meeting were then voted to the Chairman. Subscriptions in aid of the object will be received at the offices of the LIVERPOOL STANDARD, Mail, and Courier, and by any Member of the Committee.