The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser. — Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1842-08-26 00:00:00

Amongst the detailed items, we have two, however, w hich are somewhat more intellible than the rest. We allud e to those of " the completion of the Toxteth Dock, including excavations, quay walls, gates, and machinery," £9,500 4s. 4d.; and "excavating, form ing, and paving the quays of ditto," £590 Bs. 2d. ; making, in all, an expenditure of £10,090 for the com pletion of this pretty wash-basin. We should really like to know—and a surveyor's statement might inform us —what has been the total cost of this affair, and what was the original estimate. Again, we have the cost of houses for the dock masters, seven in nu mber, and completed at an expense of £5,820; the cost of sheds—the best laid out money in the state ment — amounting- to £8,909 15s. 6d., and various other similar items ; and it would be infinitely satis factory to the public to be furnished with the cost origi nally put upon each of them by the dock surveyor. In fact, we have, 'from this report, no means of knowing whether, in all this vast outlay of £150,000 in the past year by the dock estate, three-fourths of it, or a half, or a quarter of it, has been executed, as all such works ought to be, by contract thrown open to the tradesmen of the borough, —has been completed under or over the estimate,—or has been executed, in the ordinary loose mode, by the surveyor himself. Upon the new dock-yard—the last new dock-yard— an expense has been incurred of no less than £7,454! We would much rather that the committee had given this sum to the surveyor himself, as a bonus, to induce him to give up his obstinate affection for the particular Site upon which it is erected. Let the revenue which Would he derived from the appropriation of this land to useful dock purposes be calculated, and the dock yard will be found to be a dear bargain indeed ! But let us come to the conclusion of this unsatis factory report. The best portion of a lady's letter is said to be the postscript ; and the best part of 111 r. Hartley's report may, to those who understand it, he the N.B. which concludes his statement of expendi ture. Here it is : " N.B.—ln the foregoing account there is dispersed over the different docks "—(this " dispersing " is one of the very things we complain of)—" the cost of pa l'ing and repairing the various quays, containing an area of 519,870 square yards, equal to a line of road 2 9 miles 947 yards, 10 yards in width, in which 2,223 ton s of granite paving-setts have been used, the whole Cost of which, including labour and materials, is £2,197 ls. 6d." What is this, we ask ? What does it mean ? Is it ' 1- PUFF upon the exceeding cheapness with which Mr. Hartley does the work of the dock estate? Does this Paragon of surveyors mean us to infer that he has paved and repaired " " 29 miles" of quay with 2,223 tons of granite setts, at an expense of £2,197 is. 6d. ? Or is this only a piece of inflated bombast worthy of another Munchausen ? We leave the question for the solution ,of the gen tlemen on 'Change, and of the especial admirers of the engineering department in our dock management. BY the way, as the surveyor is rather fond of "reports on 'Change," we take the opportunity now to accom modate him with the latest, which we put in the con venient form of a direct question, in the hope of being favoured with a direct answer. "Is it true that the Salthouse Dock-gates, when put together, were found to be each three inches too long, and had to be taken in pieces again, and the ribs shortened ? " STATE AND PROSPECTS OF THE COTTON TRADE. Whatever may be the opinion of parties in the manufac turing districts with respect to the prospects of a revival of our trade, the merchants of Liverpool appear to entertain the most sanguine anticipations of the future. Notwith standing the present disturbances between masters and men, the gloomy accounts of financial affairs in America, the unsettled, or apparently unsettled, state of the tariff ques tion, the prospect of an abundant cotton crop, (whilst we hold at present in the country a stock of that raw material equal to twenty-six or twenty-seven weeks' consumption), the buyers at our markets have been for the past few days un usually spirited, and an excellent business has been done. On Tuesday, 5,000 bales were sold in a firm market; on Wednesday, 8,000 bales were sold ; and yesterday, 6,000 to 7,000 bales were sold at an advance, generally, of one-eighth per lb. upon last week's prices. Our speculators appear to be acting in the anticipation of a large business being done when the mills recommence their operations ; and we confess we do not think they do so with out some show of reason. After all that we have heard of warehouses in Manchester, " groaning under the weight of their piled up stocks," the experience of the last week has shown that goods on hand are by no means to an unusual amount. Many agents during the recent disturbances were actually without stocks to execute their orders. There appears a certainty, too, that if, as we confidently and upon the best information anticipate, the scale of import duties in the United States is fixed at 20 per cent., we must shortly have an extensive demand for our goods, and for fabrics to the admission of which the former tariff was absolutely pro hibitory, from that country. American manufacturers cannot compete with us in medium qualities of cotton goods, and Must shortly, to use a vulgar expression, " shut up shop !" Our own excellent harvest will give a stimulus to the home demand ; and, in addition to all these concurrent favouring circumstances, we may reasonably hope that the recent de- Pressed state of trade from India and the East, generally, will before long take a turn to our advantage. Most sincerely do we hope that these anticipations may be realized, and more than all we pray for such a consummation for the sake of the labouring poor. Cheap bread will be a miserable mockery to the working man, if he is not enabled, by liberal wages, to enjoy his share of what will then become a blessing. Let us seriously impress this consideration upon the mill owners owners of the manufacturing districts, and urge them to come forward now and meet fairly and considerately the demands of such of their distressed hands as are willing to separate themselves from chartist and other agitation. LOCAL NEWS. ,TRE LATE I NCENDIARY FIRES.—It will be seen from art ad vertisem en t that the borough magistrates have offered a reward of £lOO for the conviction of the offender or offenders In these cases. Lorin SANDON.—Our noble representative is now sojourn ing at Sandon Hall ; and has been very active during the Present week in performing his magisterial duties in Stafford and the neighbourhood. riphe The R ev. James North, M . A ., i ncum b ent o f S t. Cathe , st Abercromb-square, has been appointed a surrogate v °f th - .„ Consistory Court of Chester, for granting probates of t‘l"st e letters of administration, and marriage licenses, in this h o cesst, upon the resignation (on preferment, as stated in me.ASTANDARD of Tuesday,) of the Rev. T. S. Bowstead, THE STEAM-SHIP H INDOSTAN .—Amongst the passen gers who have engaged cabins for India in this steamer, a minute description of which will be found elsewhere, and w hich will start from Southam ton on the 24th September !;_n,,t, a re the followin.,- :—Mr. p and Mrs. Crawford, Miss ! t u eketts, Lieut-Colonel Cock, C. 8., Captain and Mrs. 'lofrat, Mr. and Mrs. Shaw, Mr. Brandreth, Mr. Campbell, the Messrs. Fowles, Mr. Pearson, Mrs. Hudson, Lieut. ic.er'ngge, Mr. Pigon, C a pt. S co tt, Mrs. Russel, Mrs. and Miss , Col. and Mrs. Sargent, Mr. Reddie, Mrs. Dalrymple. fonds PuNnS.—VVEDNESDAY EVENING. -- The English 1* nids ha ve remained firm to-day, but business only to a Itnited extent h as b een t ransa cted. Consols for money and the account closed 92 to 4; Bank Stock, 169 to 170; Ex chequer-bills, 495. to 51s. premium ; ditto, 24d. issue, 51s, to d . 3 s. premi um ; India Stock, 2504 to 251 4 ; 3 per C en t. Re duced, 920 to 0 ; 34 per Cent. Reduced, 101 to 4 • New 3 1 per e nts•, 1004 to 0 ; L ong A nnu i t i es, 120 • and India Bonds, 445. to 365. p rem i um. Foreign Stocks have not undergone the slightest variation in price. Spanish Actives closed 204 !) 21 ; ditto, New, 20,1 ; Dutch 24 per Cents., 524 to 1; ditto, 0 84 per Cents., 102 to i; Mexican, 334 to 364 ; Danish, 83 to ; Colombian, 201; Belgian, 102 to 103 ; Brazilian, 65 to 66 ; Portuguese 5 per Cents 33434 • ditto 3 per Cents., 19i to 204. . 1 to COMPLAINT AGAINST A PAWNBROKEIL—Yesterday, a pawnbroker, named Chas. Batten, ‘ appeared, by summons, before Mr. Rushton, to answeraeeciovmeklai produce a pledge which he had received. The a poor but decent-looking female, with a child in her arms, said that she had last year pledged with defendant a dress for the sum of three shillings ; that she had called on Satur day last to redeem it, and did not receive it ; that she was offered a waistcoat in lieu of it, which she refused ; and that defendant refused her any redress. The defendant said that When the dress was called for he sent to the warehouse for it, and when it was brought down he placed it on the coun ter before the complainant, who neglected to take it up, and it was t a k en away by the person who had c ome f or the waist coat, and who (as we understood him) was in the same box. He added, with great self-confidence, that it was entirely her t 'wn fault. Mr. Rushton re-examined the complainant, and also a female witness, whom she had brought into court, and wh ~,_ was in the pawn-shop at the time ; and it appeared from h em that the bundle containing the dress had not been given to her, away hat she never saw it herself, or saw any one else tak A e it . It further appeared (and was not denied by defendant) that 3s. had been lent on the . article, and that -7e co mplainant had, on calling for it, paid not only the prin e'Pal, but • ls of • terest. Only Is. 6d. had been lent on the dre waistcoat• T. interest. The complainant stated th at the article w as a ss . • sister unmade and quite new. with the lining. Her and th • . had bought it for her, and told her it had cost Bs. 6d., e lining Is t3d. The defendant produced the tickets ror both articles and still persisted in saying 46 It was all her " 11 fault : she should hav taken it up when it was handed to her." Mr. Rushton said—" What, sir, was it her own auk that you charged her ls. interest on 35., or 33 per cen when the legal interest, out of which you have an immense Profit, is only 7+d. up to the time? Here is a poor female compelled t o pawn even an unmade article for her neeessties , her. and you t a k e a d vantage of h You must pay t he com plainant the cost of the dress, and the summons, lls. ; " and," h e continued, addressing the complainant, " you must go to the office below, an d l o d ge an i n f orma tion against this pawnbroker, for takin g an illegal amount of interest. The defendant, whenrl,eaving the court, asked for the pawn ticket b ac k, but m it, stati ng , t h at it Mr. Rushton shton promptorily refused to restore oui be made use of as evidence against • PREFERMENT. — The Rev. Mr. Moncrieff, curate of Dr. Byrth, at Wallasey, and son of Lord Moncrieff, one of the Judges of the Scottish Bench, has been promoted to the rectory of Tattenhall, Cheshire, vacant by the promotion of the Rev. Mr. Bird, who has been appointed incumbent of St. Thomas', Birmingham, in the room of Dr. Marsh, re sizned. The Boston and Halifax steamer Columbia, Captain Jud kins, may be looked for on or before Sunday next. She will bring New York papers three days later than the Great Western. POLICE PRISONERS.—There were only 24 prisoners for examination at the Police-court yesterday—a number which has been without a parallel for a considerable time. There are frequently upwards of 200 brought up in the course of a day. THE CONVICT BRADLEY.—NO reprieve has yet arrived for this unhappy man ; and we have been informed, but not upon authority, that his execution is expected to take place to-morrow week. He is constantly attended by the Bev. Peter Wilcox. AIR. BUCKINGHAM'S ADDRESS TO THE TEETOTALLERS OF LIVERPOOL.—Last evening there was a crowded meeting in the Socialists' Hall, Great Nelson-street, of the tee totallers of Liverpool, to hear an address from Mr. J. S. Buckingham, the late member for Sheffield, who is passing through this town on his way to Dublin. The place was completely filled. Mr. Lawrence Heyworth was i❑ the chair. The address of Mr. Buckingham was a repetition of his former speeches on total abstinence, being chiefly composed of a description of the mode in which his attention was first attracted to the subject, and of his subsequent history in connection with it. His remarks elicited loud and general applause, and at the close a vote of thanks was presented to him. FIRE AT SEACOMBE. — On Monday night last, a fire took place at Seacombe through the carelessness of a servant, which, but for its timely ditcovery, might have been of serious consequence. On the evening in question, the servant of Mr. L. T. Gaskill, who resides at West Seacombe Terrace, Seacombe, left for a length of time a lighted candle on the table in one of the top rooms, lying near which was a newspaper, which, unfortunately, became ignited, and the flames soon communicated to the cover on the table, and this quickly set on fire the table itself, and the room pre sented a rather alarming appearance. A lady who happened to be passing at the time, immediately alarmed those inside, and fortunately by great exertion, the fire was quenched without doing any material injury. THE QUARTERLY TABLE OF MORTALITY. — The return of the number of deaths registered in the spring quarter of the present year exhibits some few facts which may prove interesting and useful to the public. It is not necessary to treat the subject in all its parts, as those who desire the whole statistical details will, without doubt, refer to the return. We shall, therefore, first look at the subject generally, and after wards glance at its local application. In the first place, then, we observe, that the average number of deaths in the spring quarter of the present year is much below that of the quarters preceding, of the corresponding quarters and the average of the season. Between the spring quarter and the last winter quarter the difference is no less than 16.4 per cent, or one-sixth part, while the diminution, on the average of the season, is 11 per cent. It is calculated that there was a probable reduction in the average number of sick during the quarter, of about 35,552. In the metropolis the decrease of mortality is not so marked as in some other places. In diseases of the epidemic and contagious class there is a large decrease, not less than 785, on the average of the four preceding spring quarters. In hoop ing cough there is a decrease, but it is not large, but in the diseases of small-box, scarlatina, and typhus, the decrease exhibited is excessive, while, in the deaths from measles, there has been a large increase. Taking the diseases in classes, a diminutio❑ is exhibited in the mortality from all save diseases of the heart and blood-vessels, diseases of the kidneys, diseases of the skin, and " dropsy, cancer, and other diseases of uncertain seat." In some districts the average number of deaths was greater than the average of the spring quarter in the same districts. Amongst these we may mention 'West Derby, which, with a population of 88,652, exhibits a mortality, during the quarter, of 525, against au average of 438 for the four preceding quarters. There are other districts in which the average is less than the usual average, amongst which, which are happy to name Liverpool, which, with a population of 223,054, shows a mortality of 1,621 for the quarter against an average of 1,757. Manchester and Salford, with a population of 262,636, have had in the quarter a mortality of 1,761 against an average of 2,1,37. The mean height of the barometer, during the spring Af f this year, was 29,937 ; the mean height, during ten prece ding springs, was 29,876. The air was, therefore, on the whole drier, the barometer being higher than usual. There fell 3,031 inches of rain, while the average of ten preceding springs was 4,027 inches. Rain, however, fell 32 days, while on an average it falls but 30 days. The temperature of the spring was 2,4 degrees above the average from 1831 to 1810, inclusive. CHARGE OF MURDER AGAINST A LIVERPOOL. CAP TAIN.—On Saturday last, at the Thames Police-office, London, Captain Partridge, master of the Jarrow, of Liver pool, was charged with the wilful murder of three Spanish sailors on the high seas, between the coast of Africa and Teneriffe. The prisoner was brought home in confinement in her Majesty's steamer Alban, which arrived, on Friday, at Woolwich from Teneriffe, where Captain Partridge had been for some time detained by the Spanish authorities for non payment of a fine of £4OO for cruelty towards the seamen. On being claimed by our government, the prisoner was given up. The first witness was Joseph Fisher, who said, he went out as boatswain in the Jarrow, and came home as mate. He gave his evidence very reluctantly, but the magistrate pressed and threatened him, saying, he was determined to get the whole of the facts out of him. He then said, the ship was bound from Africa to Liverpool, and soon after she sailed she became very leaky, which compelled them to put into Prince's Island, where they shipped four Spaniards as able seamen, but who proved to be quite the reverse. They had been taken out of a slaver by a man-of-war, and were all ill when they came on board, but two of them particularly so. The first, whom they called Humbry, was flogged because he could not do his duty properly ; he died six weeks after he was first beaten; he was flogged repeatedly; neither of the Spaniards had a hammock ; they had small mats and rugs to lie upon ; the day before he died witness found him in the scuppers and pulled him out ; he supposed he had been sitting on some of the spars, and by the rolling of the ship fell off. The second, called Marianna, was continually flogged by the captain ; he was beaten, thirty . ..six hours before he died, on the head a double folding log-slate, the frame of which broke into a dozen pieces ; the man's head was cut severely and bled pro fusely, but he was, nevertheless, kept on deck for two hours till his time was up, and then he went to the pump ; he either could not or would not pump, and the captain sent him into the rigging for four hours and a half; when he left the rigging he was insensible, and never moved afterwards. The third man was called Rosanne. He was beaten as often as the others ; he was flogged before he had been on board a dozen hours, because he could not pump hard enough. This man did not die until they reached Teneriffe. Witness had re peatedly seen the captain knock him down ; the man was dirty, and he died through that and weakness and hard work. When the ship performed quarantine, the man was mustered with the others at the gangway, but nothing was said to the doctor, who came alongside, about his being ill. All three of the men went to the pumps when they could scarcely stand. Witness had reported to the captain that one of the Spaniards was too ill to come on deck, and was ordered to rouse him, dead or alive.—The prisoner said he found the Spaniard asleep at the helm, and therefore he gave him a " slap " with the slate.—Richard Gerard, carpenter of the ship, detailed a number of gross cruelties, and added, that the Spaniards had less provisions than the other men. The man who died at Teneriffe had his arm in a sling, owing to a wound in the hand he received from the captain. They had shipped two Frenchmen at Liverpool : one ran away at Te neriffe, and the other disappeared from the ship one morn ing when on the coast of Africa. It was supposed he jumped overboard, and he was thought to be out of his mind.—Other witnesses deposed to the extreme cruelties practised towards the Spaniards, and ultimately the magistrates remanded the prisoner on the charge of murder, in order that he might consult with his friends, and obtain professional advice, pre vious to his being committed. A CURIOUS STORY.—At the Police-court, on Tuesday, Andrew Marks, a middle-aged man was charged before Mr. Rushton with having solicited alms. It appeared that on Monday evening the prisoner went into the shop of Mr. Woodward, in Church-street, and stated that he was in the most extreme distress, both of mind and body, and to do him justice he feigned excessive grief admirably. His story, however, was somewhat extravagant. He said he had four children at home, three of whom had been severely burned, while the fourth lay dangerously ill. He had a wife, and she as well as himself was starving. Mr. Woodward, hearing a story so distressful, naturally enough felt inclined to ame liorate such suffering, and he accordingly told the prisoner that if he could bring any person to vouch for the accuracy of his statements he would relieve him. "Oh yes !" said the prisoner, " that I can do easily." He left the shop, and in a few minutes returned with two fellows, who declared that the whole story told to Mr. Woodward was as true as gospel. Mr. Woodward, however, did not like the looks of these fellows ; he thought they appeared a couple of idle, dirty individuals, who were very likely to be confederates in a trick for obtaining money. As he had, in some measure, committed himself by a promise, he gave the prisoner two-pence. The two companions, not knowing what the principal actor had received, quitted the shop. The prisoner eyed the copper, and then Mr. Woodward, with the most supreme contempt, and exclaimed—" two-pence !—is this all you can give to a man in my distressed state? 1 should have thought, after such a tale as I have told, that you would not for shame have given less than five shillings!" Mr. Woodward hearing this beckoned to a police officer, which the prisonar observing darted off as if pursued by an apparition. About this time Mr. Marcus, cigar and snuff dealer, of Church-street, was sitting behind his counter, when re man darted through the shop into the private room, and seated himself. " What do you want ?" said Mr. Marcus. " Don't be in a hurry," said the man—"l've something par ticular to say to you." " Well," replied Mr. Marcus, " Can't you say it in the shop—l suppose you are not under any obligation to speak in the private room." " I tell you I have something very particular to say to you," repeated the man, rising and rushing up stairs to another private room. " Well," said Mr. Marcus, following him, " I wish you would let it out at once—what is it, man ?" " Ali," re plied the other, " I am afraid some one will hear it—come nearer—it is that I want half an ounce of your best tobacco." " And is it necessary," said Mr. Marcus, "for you to pur chase your best tobacco in my best private room ?" After a short delay the man was induced to descend—when Mr. Marcus, determined to be rid of so comical a customer, call ed in a policeman. The officer who was called was accom panied by another, who turned out to have been sent by Mr. Woodward in search of the prisoner, who had ran into Mr. Marcus's shop for concealment. He was taken to Bridewell, where, however, his friends took care of his personal com forts, and furnished an exemplification of the privations to which the mendicant fraternity are compelled to submit. His supper, which was sent to him at Bridewell, consisted only of an abundant supply of ham, beef, bread, butter, and tea. In addition to these dainties, the prisoner had sent to him a small tobacco pie, namely, a loaf so hollowed as to be withfilled tobacco, a luxury which is forbidden in Bridewell, but which endeavours are frequently made to smuggle in by this and other ingenious means. Mr. Rushton said he would do his utmost to put a stop to these frauds on the public. The prisoner was ordered to be imprisoned one month. ZOOLOGICAL GARDENS.—It will be seen, by reference to the advertisement, that Mr. Atkins, ever anxious to gratify the constant desire of the public for variety, and well aware that "ever changing, ever new," must be the source of attraction for the mullitude, has announced two grand galas —the last o f th e season —t o take place on Monday and Wed nesday next. In the true spirit of that liberality which has uniformly characterised the spirited proprietor of these charming grounds, Mr. Atkins has succeeded in securing the services of Monsieur Gouffe, the celebrated mimic of the "rang outang, who will exhibit his peculiar acquirements on the above evenings. The entertainments will include the whole of the representations during the late grand festivities. Great amusement may be anticipated from Monsieur Gouffe, who will doubtlessly play such " fantastic tricks" as will not only make hi s r i vals weep, but declare, i n t h e c li max of a En sta o n n d k eMs grief, th at t h e i r " occupation ' s gone ." W e under . onsieur Go u ff e w ill commence hi s gro tesque perform ance in the cage allotted for those animals, surrounded by a multitude of astonished pugs, leap with indescribable celerity breadth 'stapes" hrough the enclosure, and exhibit a series of humorous " hair which the gardens abound. A among the trees and various erections with teristic of the eccent • fter numerous pranks, charac ric original, he will ascend a platform, erected for the purpose and portray his inimitable scene—the death of Jocko. The exhibitio n will prove highly amusing from the fact that the pl ace possess unusual faculties for th e exercise of this gentleman's Peculiar talents, as they will be seen to greater advantage than Withi n the eonfiued space o f a theatre. Madame Rossini is also announced to repeat her truly terrific ascent on the rope. This feat of daring cannot well be described. Every thing connected with it seens to portend some fatal casualty. The unruffled waters of the artificial Tiber—the gloom and solemn silence which seems to reign over the now dimly-illuminated city—the darkness stealing over all—the rustling of leaves as the night air floats past—the deep-toned bell announcing the decline of day—all tend to rivet the attention of the multitude. Every eye is fixed on the point of ascent, yet barely discernible in the dim twilight —every breath is suppressed—and hearts throb with anxious apprehensions as the heroine appears in the act of traversing her apparently insecure and fragile path. Suddenly fires shoot forth from a hundred points, illuminating surrounding objects, and casting their glare upon the insulated creature as slowly but majestically she wends the " noiseless tenor of her way." One false step, one averted look, or the slightest deviation from her equilibrium, would inevitably precipitate the fair adventurer from her fearful altitude. But onward she pro ceeds with undaunted nerve, and as she nears the appointed goal every heart beats lighter, and a faint hum of approbation escapes from the lips of every beholder. The lofty eminence is now attained, and shouts of applause, mingled with ex clamations of delight at her safety, rend the air. Madame gracefully acknowledges the compliment, as she prepares for her downward course. The line is traversed again with apparent ease, at one time surrounded by fireworks, and as she steps on terra firma, is welcomed with loud acclamations. The fireworks are of the most splendid description, the sight of which :alone is worth the sum paid for admission.. A greater treat for juveniles cannot be desired. THEATRE ROYAL.—On Tuesday evening a concert was given at this theatre, when the Grisis, the Lablaches, Mario, and Mr. Haywood appeared. The house was fashionably attended. Grisi sung Casta Dena, from " Norma," in a pure style. Two portions of the " Stabat Mater" were sung. This latest production of Rossini's is considered by the cognoscenti to be the noblest work since the time of Handel—Rossini may rest his fame upon it. Almost all the compositions were encored, and the concert went off with eclat. Cerito takes her benefit this evening. She puts out a strong bill. This exquisite little dancer has turned the heads of half Europe. She is really a surprising artiste. The clever and funny fare of " Animal Magnetism " has been pro duced this week, and has excited great laughter. Mrs. Clarke and Mr. W. J. Hammond fairly carried the audience with them. The introduction of the effects of Braidism and Lafontainism excited a shout of merriment. Mrs. Clarke, as the Patient, was extremely droli. Her " cataleptic state" was inimitable. Last night, the " Pri soner of War" was capitally played. CORRESPONDENCE. COMMERCIAL DISTRESS AND ITS REMEDY. TO THE EDITOR OF THE LIVERPOOL STANDARD. SIR,—I have read with much satisfaction, in a recent leading article of the Times, a proposition for the removal of the causes of commercial vicissitudes, and, consequently, of commercial distress. I have waited in anxious expectation that the idea would be taken up by the press generally, but it seems either to have been overlooked, or deemed unworthy of further notice. But as it involves a rather novel, yet, in my estimation, perfectly correct view of the relation subsisting between master and servant, employer and employed, I beg to call the attention of yourself and readers to a few remarks, which, through your indulgence, I purpose to make. The proposition is, that in times of commercial depression the master or employer is morally bound to continue the em ployment, or rather the wages of his servants. Were this done, I presume we should never hear of " turn-outs ;" never be called upon by the Queen's letters to contribute for the alleviation of general operatives' distress. I humbly conceive this remedy, if adopted, would he effective ; on this point I can scarcely imagine a doubt; vicissitudes in busi ness will and must occur, despite every precaution; and as it is a standing rule with manufacturers and others, that where the demand for goods falls off, work must be stopped, and that where no work is done, there must be no wages. So, therefore, these vicissitudes are a sure cause of distress and privation to the working classes. Since, then, these fluctua tions in trade are beyond control, it ought to be considered whether it is possible to prevent their evil consequences. People may say, all these distresses are the distant results of imperfect legislation. I demur to this, because the employ ment of capital is a matter of individual discretion, and not a matter for legislation. If government have no right to dictate bow capital, ingenuity, and industry shall be em ployed, it surely cannot be fair to ascribe to government any evils that may arise from the employment of such capital and industry. Hence I submit that the remedy for commercial distress does not lie within the legitimate functions of legis lature, but is properly to be looked for from the manufactu rers and employers themselves. This may seem startling, but it is capable of justification. There was a time (I of course must use the past tense) when the worsted manufacture was a highly lucrative business; hundreds of men with capital then embarked in this busi ness; factories sprang up, as it were, in a moment; hands were drawn from the neighbouring locality to work them ; cottages were built for their residence; marriages took place ; and thus beings were called into existence, and colonies es tablished, through the employment of this capital. Trade continued brisk, and increased ; the master then made his thousands yearly; but lo! when the panic arrived, these working people became beggars. There is something in the face of this morally defective. In times of prosperity, the master pockets all the profit, in which he is perfectly justi fied ; but in those of adversity, he labours to transfer his losses, as much as possible, to the shoulders of his work people : in this I submit he errs. When bad trade, or rather no trade, takes place. are hundreds of thousands of labouring people to be deprived of their wages, and thrown upon the resources of public charity ? Because a man be penniless, is he therefore to be abandoned to casual charity ?—is soci ety to disown him ?—is the manufacturer to make use of his labour only when lie finds it profitable to do so; and when he does not find it profitable to employ him, forthwith to let him die of hunger ? Has the working man no rights ? Does he not establish, by his labour, a claim to subsistence from those whose treasures are but the result of that labour? In asking these questions, I appeal to reflection. Suppose a manufacturer, in " bad times," has (no matter to the argu ment, by what means) his capital, and with it all its re sources, suddenly and totally abstracted from his use ; would not his reason convince him of the enormity of such an in justice ? The same principles of reasoning that are applica ble to the man of wealth, are applicable to the man of labour : the rich man subsists through and by his wealth—the poor man through and by his labour : then what wealth is to the rich man, labour is to the poor man. Pursuing the argu ment, we find that if, in the hypothetical case just stated, the rich man feels it an enormous injustice to be suddenly and totally deprived of his wealth, the poor man must suffer an equal injustice in being deprived of his labour. I wish not to excite, for excitement has arrived at a more than suf ficient height ; but I wish to recommend this subject to the sober and serious reflection of masters. The master and servant are engaged in a compact: the former mingles his wealth with the abour of the latter, who, for the effectual carrying on of their mutual operations, submits himself to the superintendence and direction of the former. If the servant be not entitled to share the profits of his master in prosperous times, he is surely entitled to protection from starvation or indigence in adverse times. I could pursue this line of reasoning to a greater length, but my limits and your space will not permit. I, however, in conclusion, sin cerely trust all masters and employers who may happen to read these hasty remarks, may be induced to give them their most serious consideration. I am, Mr. Editor, yonrs truly, A CONSERVATIVE Liverpool, August 23rd, 1842. SCOTTISH HISTORY. TO THE EDITOR OF THE LIVERPOOL STANDARD. " Salmon's Geography," he mentions a people in Hungarian Dalmatia, called Uscoes, which, in the language of the country, means deserters—these men having fled from the tyranny of the government under which they lived. The word Uscoe is so like Scot, that, if investigated by men learned in those matters, it might throw some light on early Scottish history, and the common tradition that the Scots came from Scythia, by way of Spain and Ireland, into Bri tain. For my own part, lam convinced that the Scots were originally deserters from the Roman legions quartered in the north of Britain, who fled to Ireland from the severity of Roman discipline, and returned again when numerous enough to plunder the Roman provinces in the south, in company with the northern natives. We know that immense levies of men were made in Germany for the Roman armies, and that many of these legions served in Britain. That men forced to serve against their will, as they were, would seize every opportunity of deserting, is natural; and if there were any of the legions.who spoke a language in which Uscoe signified deserter, they would, when they absconded, naturally be de scribed under that name—at all events it is most probable that it was the name by which they would designate them selves; and their inroads from the north would be described by their more civilized neighbours as made by the Uscoes or deserters, and Picts or painted people. Allowing this theory to he correct, we have only to suppose that the German levies had been stationed in Spain before they came to Britain, and we would have a very probable history of the emigration of the Scots into Scotland ; being more civilized and accus tomed to discipline than the natives among whom they came they would naturally become the ruling power, which we find they soon did. I may state, in corroboration of my theory, that it was not till a considerable time after Britain was oc cupied by the Romans that the name Scot was known, the first inhabitants of the north having been called Caledonians. In whatever way the Scots came to Britain, if they came as a separate people at all, it is probable they came with the knowledge and consent of the Romans, who held possession of Spain and Gaul, and were not likely to allow a large body of armed men to sail from any of their ports without knowing their object, and reaping the fruits of their en terprise. On that account, it is hardly possible they would come in any other way than as soldiers in the Roman legions. That a nation of men in the infancy of navigation could transport themselves by sea, from Spain to Ireland, is to suppose them rich, powerful, and civilized, qualifications in which the early Scots do not appear to have excelled. A voyage from Spain to Ireland was an enterprise that the Romans themselves with all their power and enter prise would hardly have ventured to take, and it is bordering on the impossible to suppose that a body of wandering Scy thians would attempt it, or had the means to do so. With those who delight in the wonderful, and wish to people every country on earth by a kind of miracle, my theory of the origin of the Scots will find no favour but for the reasons I have stated, I cannot help thinking it as good, and much more probable than nine-tenths of the theories that have been advanced about the Scotch name and origin, How the Scots or any other nation originated is a matter of very little consequence, hut I will feel obliged if you will publish this for the consideration of those who are learned in such matters. Your obedient servant, Liverpool, 25th August, 1842. 'M. K. THE LEAGUE INCENDIARIES AGAIN. The disgusting affectation, on the part of this infamous confederacy, of their innocence of all participation in stir ring up the recent disturbances, has never deceived one sen sible man ; and however earnestly they may, in future, turn up the whites of their saintly eyes in repudiation of any ac t s of violence which may be committed, the public, with the following choice morsels of peaceful (!) language before them, will have no difficulty in putting their fingers upon the head of these men as worthy of being pilloried in company with the most abandoned of the villains upon whom the law may be called upon to do its office. At a meeting of this pestilent association, held in London on Tuesday last, a " Mr. Harrison said, the aristocracy were the root of all evil: indeed, no good government ever existed where there was an aristocracy. They were alike the enemies of the chartists and the people, who ought to unite against them. (Cheers.)" " A Mr. Burr addressed the meeting, and said they had all one common object in view—namely, the annihilation of the aristocracy. He had been hard at work ever since 12 o'clock yesterday, and begged to state, that in that period lie had organized a body of 1,500 men, and he only called upon the League to let their addresses go forth that night to them, and he would show them what could be done." We presume this amiable individual has some such peace able object in view as the burning of a few of the houses of the nobility, or the " slating "of their owners! Again— " Mr. Edwards thought the aristocracy ought to tremble at the situation in which they had placed themselves, and not the Anti-Corn-law League. It had been said that the present parliament would never assemble again. God send it might be true—for a more base, more corrupt, or perjured parliament never existed. (Rear, hear.)" Let us see how they would treat the illegal Chartist meetings. Hear a Mr. WELLS upon this subject—" If they wanted to do any good, they must have a national parlia ment, and get rid of Whiars - and Tories both. (` Hear,' and Oh !') This gentleman, amidst loud cries of ques tion, proceeded to condemn the course government were pursuing in putting a stop to the meetings of the London Chartists. Too much power was delegated to the police and the police commissioners. If public assemblies were to be put down, let it be by the voice of the civil power, the magis tracy, and not by the police. (Loud cries of Hear.')" Mr. Wells is but an echo of the Manchester magistrates. But, finally, weigh well the following paragraphs from the address of the League-men of Manchester, signed Robert Hyde Greg, chairman; and bear in mind that it was issued on the 20th of August —Saturday last—in a town filled with military and special constables, Whose united efforts barely suffice to keep down its insurgent population. " Finally, we consider it our duty to step forward in the present painful crisis to declare, once more, our solemn and unshaken conviction that the unjust and inhuman Corn-law is the main cause of the evils which afflict the industrial community, destroying the profits of the manufacturers, re ducing the wages of the working men, and bringing beggary and ruin upon a large portion of our countrymen ; and we desire to record it as our deliberate opinion that the dense and increasing population of this country cannot be in a prosperous, comfortable, or even contented condition, so long as they are subjected to the pressure of the Corn-law ; and that there can be no guarantee for the peace of society, or for the security of life and property, whilst large masses of the people are sinking into a state of abject destitution. We, therefore, earnestly implore our countrymen of every class to unite with us in urging upon the government the necessity of immediately re-assembling the legislature, wit a view to the total abolition of the destructiue monopoly in the food of the people." WELSH BIBLE SOCIETY. The eighth anniversary of this important branch of the Liverpool Auxiliary Bible Society was held last evening, in the Music-hall, Bold street. The spacious room was well filled. The proceedings and speeches were wholly in the nervous Welsh language—the language of the Ancient Bri tons, the aborigines of Britain. The chair was filled by the respected president of the society, the Rev. Robert Davies, M.A., minister of the Welsh church of St. David in this town. The President, in a short address, stated the import ant purpose of the meeting and the necessity of Divine aid, then invited the assembly to unite with him in prayers. Having offered up a solemn and appropriate prayer, he ad dressed the meeting with reference to the object, principles, and operation of the Bible Society, showing that great as had been the success of the society, and large as had been its operations, still they were far short of the great object of evangelising the world ; and that if peace and happiness, truth and justice, religion and piety, are to be established among us, the distribution of the Bible must be the chief instrument under the influence of the holy spirit of truth to accomplish this. Having concluded an inter esting speech, he called upon the secretary, Mr. David Lewis, to read the report, and Mr. David Davies, the treasurer, to read a statement of accounts. The report was of a most interesting character. The receipts of this branch for the last year were £5ll 18s. 4d. ; and after distributing a large number of Bibles and Testaments among the Welsh inhabitants of this town, they were enabled to remit £350 as a free contribution to the parent society. The adoption of the report was moved by the Rev. William Hughes, Welsh curate of St. Pauls, who, in a most interesting and impressive speech. advocated the great purpose of the present meeting. The motion was seconded by the Rev. Thomas Phillips, the agent of the parent society, who in a most powerful, argu mentative, and effective address, held the audience in fixed and excited attention for nearly an hour. The second reso lution was moved by the Rev. David Rees, of Llanelly, in an eloquent and lively address ; and was followed by the Rev. Henry Rees, of this town, in a solemn address, which made a deep impression on the assembly. The third resolu tion was moved by the Rev. David Price, of Pen y Bont, and seconded by the Rev. John Hughes, of this town. The fourth resolution was moved by the Rev. Thomas Pierce, and seconded by Mr. Thomas Jones. The thanks of thet•rneeting were voted to the Chairman, with unanimous applause, by the dense and numerous assembly. The proceedings of the evening will be long remembered, a holy unction appeared to be felt, and it is hoped that a new impulse will be given to the exertions of the friends of the cause of scriptural truth, and that the annual reports of coming years will declare increasing zeal in the cause, and enlarged sacrifices in, its, support. WIGAN, THURSDAY NIGHT. STATE OF WIGAN AND THE NEIGHBOURHOOD.—When comparison is drawn between the present state of this town and neighbourhood, and the appearance it presented last week, there is great reason for wonder. At the time w e now write, Wigan is equally dull as it was animated last week. Where groups of idlers were seen loitering about a few days ago, scarcely an individual is now to be seen ; and the inhabitants appear to be sinking again into that state of monotony which bail pfe'vailed for a length of time previous to the late agitation. Though, however, this sudden change would betoken a return to peace and quietness from rioting and disturbance, there are still men prone to evil haranguing their deluded admirers in the purlieus of that portion of our town which goes far in rivalling the " great rookery of St. Giles's." But many of the unemployed weavers of Wigan have decamped, and are now scattered among the mob who are committing their depredations in other parts of the coun try. Those employed in the cotton-mills are again at their respective occupations, and though only one short week out of employment, many months must elapse before they can restore themselves to their condition as it was when our mills ceased to be scenes of industry and bustle last week. The coal-works in the neighbourhood are all working, with the exception of thomat Swinley, belonging to W. H. Bul lock, Esq., whose men have struck for an advance of wages. The mills at Hindley are still standing, and the excitement occasioned by the, , .burglary at Mr. Ellison's has not 'yet quite subsided. Sir Robert Holt Leigh, of Hindley Hall, has placed a strong guard round his mansion, and an alarm bell of loud tone has been fixed since the depredation. It is a happy circumstance, however, that in the more immediate neighbourhood of the town, no such fear prevails. THE LATE BURGLARY.—The men who were remanded on a charge of being concerned in the burglary at Hindley, were again brought before C. Chisenhall, Esq., county ma _ gistrate, at the office of Henry Gaskell, Esq., on 'Wednesday last. Police-officer Heath informed the magistrate that he had every reason to believe they were not the guilty parties, as the statement of a woman which had led to their appre hension turned out to be a complete fabrication. They were accordingly discharged. THE WEATHER AND THE CROPS.—The neighbourhood of Wigan and the townships which surround us present a lovely appearance, and show how richly blessed by Provi dence the farmers are in the present season. Not for many years past have our meadows produced such a heavy crop of grass—our corn fields and wheat fields such an abundance of grain—or our orchards presented such a luxuriant appear ance • for, in this quarter, some of the gardens that are well stocked with fruit-trees would go far in rivaling the Kentish men's boast, and the. Devonslrire men's pride. Vegetables, too, of every description have come to perfection, arid our market stalls groan under the weight of produce that has been so abundantly bestowed on us by a benign God, and ripened by the genial influence of a warminr , summer sun. The weather that we have recently enjoyed has been beauti fully fine ; for the sultry noon-day that has parched up the flowers of creation, has been succeeded by evening showers and refreshing dews ; and whilst inhaling the fragrant odours of Nature's blooming flourets, our warmest thanks should ascend to Nature's common God, for the blessings that are diffused around us. POISONING PIGS.—Some villain or villains visited the pig-stye in the yard of Mr. France, flour-dealer, Wallgate, on Wednesday night last, in w hi c h h e h a d f ou r very fine pigs, two of which were m ore so th an th e rest . M r . F ra nce saw the pigs about ten o' c l oc k, an d a ll appeare d qu it e we ll. In the morning following two were found dead, having every appearance of being poisoned. The two that are dead were the largest, and always, when food was put into the trough, partook of it before the lesser ones tasted. This is confirma tory of Mr. France's opinion, as it is most likely that, when the food which contained the poison was given them, they would eat it before the two lesser ones could have an oppor tunity of touching it. Such villainy ought, if possible, to be discovered, and the perpetrators punished with the utmost rigour. GARDEN ROBBERY.—The garden belonging to Mr. Thos. Coates, situated on the easterly side of Millgate, was entered on Wednesday night by some malicious person, who de stroyed the whole of his very fine cucumber plants, that have been the admiration of many connoisseurs in the pre sent season ; and took away with them some of the most choice cucumbers the plants have produced. It is very evi dent, from the appearance of the place, that destruction as well as robbery was the object of the malicious wretches who committed the depredation. CORONRR'S INQUEST.—BOILER EXPLOSION.—An in quest was held on Monday evening last, at the house of Mr. Wismall, in Scholes, before J. Rogerson, Esq., coroner, to inquire into the circumstances which caused the death of a young man named Richard Catterall, an engineer, employed in the factory of Mr. Green, in Princess-street, in this town. From the evidence of J o h n G regson , an over l oo k er at M r . Green's, it appeared that on Sunday, the 14th instant, the manager directed him to examine the fly wheel, and see if it was loose ; and if it was so, to get it " staked," He accord ingly did so, and found the wheel loose. He procured two millwrights, a smith, and a striker to stake the wheel. The men finished their work about a quarter-before five in the afternoon, and the deceased started the engine. All worked right, and the men all went away soon after five. He (witness) went into the engine-house with deceased, and found all perfectly sober. The deceased was the only person left on the premises. Witness had not been at home many minutes before several persons came to inform him that Catterall was badly hurt. He went straightway to the factory, and found the boiler rent in pieces, the boiler-house blown entirely down, and part of the gable end of the mill, and other parts of the premises, much damaged. The boiler was not a new one, but in good re pair ; and the bottom was made of i--inch plates ; the top plates were i-inch or 1-inch in thickness ; and the boiler was 14 or 15 yards long. There were feed pipes on the top of the boiler 25 feet in height, and the pressure would be about 9 lbs. to the inch. In witness s opinion the accident had hap pened in consequence of the engineer suffering the water to get too low, by which the iron plates round the flues would become red hot, and decompose the stea m , pro d uc i ng hydro gen gas, and causing the boiler to burst. A verdict of ac cidental death was returned. The damage sustained by Mr. Green will be not less than .E3OO, and the hands who would have been otherwise employed, will have to remain a consi derable time in idleness. The Marquis of Westminster has . made up his mind, not only to reduce his splendid racing s t u d , but to retire from the turf altogether. The horses will be sent to Eaton Hali, where they will be brought to the hammer, after the Don caster race meeting. TRIAL OF NICHOLAS SU lSS E. — Nicholas Suisse, who was acquitted at the last session of the London Central Criminal Court, on an indictment for robbing his master, the late Marquis of Hertford, was on Wednesday ag a i n a rra igned upon four indictments for stealing certificates on th e F r e n ch funds to the amount, as was alleged, of near l y 100 , 000 f rancs. t F o o o r k s Forsyth, s He was again found not guilty. fine steam-frgate Montezuma, lying SEIZURE OF A STEAM-FRIGATE. - --011 Monday week, Mr. possession of, Searcher of the i the Customs, boarded an d se i ze d, an d off Blackwell, for being ma nned and armed, and destined to assist the Mexicans in hostile operat ions against Texas, con trary to the Foreign Enlistment Act. The Montezuma is of beautiful construction and of great power, and, from the su perior style in which she is officered, manned, and equipped, it is supposed that in a proper cause she would do credit to the country that has fitted her out. Saturday, The following mysterious announcement ou ap a pea o rs t i i n n habit the U nite d of S u e a r i v n i g c e idle Gazette threats. o f or a t u o r f d ay, promulgating a j rnl n groundless sland er :—" Th e accou nt of the plan, little short o f a conspi racy, by w hi c h severa l parliamentary joints of Mr. O'Connell's tail have obtained a sum of money from au officer of the Royal Marines; is . , we happen to know, corr ec t ; an d if t hi s quartet of knaves do not return the money thus scandalously extorted, we shall have no so rt of hesitation in laying the whole affair before our r eaders., We have never h ear d o f a more disgraceful transaction, As for the ci-d evan t mon k of May noot h , w h o was the instrument in betraying the vic tim into th e h an d s o f these Philistines, we shall keep no measure with him if he does not make full and immediate reparation." MEETING OP THE DOCK COMMITTEE. The Dock Committee held their weekly meeting yesterday, when the following members were present—Messrs. Sands (chairman), Horsfall, Holt, Holmes, Middleton, Smith, Chilton, Molyneux, Sandbach, Bailey, Tobin, Bold, and Evans. CLARENCE. SOUTH GRAVING DOCK. The CHAIRMAN stated, that himself and Mr. Horsfall, the deputy chairman, had had a communication with the ship builders on the subject of the Clarence South Graving Dock, and the following letter, expressive of their views, had since been received : " Liverpool, August 25th, 1842. " Sir,—ln conformity with your wish, expressed yesterday, I have this morning, in conjunction with Messrs. Royden and Milchrist, examined the plan for the proposed alteration of the Clarence South Graving Dock ; and we submit for your consideration that the dock in question he lengthened to the extent of the adjoining dock, namely, 314 feet ; that the breadth at the head of the dock be narrowed eight feet, so as to give parallel quay room between the two docks. And we would also suggest a convex. form for the bottom of the docks, as being, in our opinion, preferable to a concave surface.—l am, sir, your most obedient servant, " THOMAS IVILSON. " To the Chairman of the Dock Committee." On the suggestion of Mr. Horsfall, this letter was referred to the Surveyor, for him to ascertain the practicability of the suggestions therein contained. The SURVEYOR stated, that the suggestion in the last part of the letter had already been adopted. ANNUAL REPORT OF THE SURVEYOR. The SECRETARY then read the annual report of the Sur veyor, of which the following is a copy : The Dock Surveyor's Report to the Dock Committee on the general progress and repairs of the dock works and the expenditure in his department ; from the 24th of June, 1841, to the 24th of June, 1812. One hundred and eighteen and one-third yards have been added to the length of the river wall, making the same com plete to the southern boundary of the dock estate. A landing slip has been erected upon a portion of the length of river wall as above stated. The south basin, now called Toxteth Dock, has also been completed with gates forty feet in width, the sill laying at the depth of five feet below the datum line of the Old Dock sill : preparation is made in the masonry for reversing those gates, should circumstances hereafter render such reversal desirable. The quays of this dock have been levelled and chiefly paved ; and the foundation for the remainder of the southern boundary wall has been put in. The construction of all the foregoing works, being tides works, and the foundations of the river wall being laid upon piles in a running sand, the masonry set upon the heads of those piles being eleven feet six inches and twelve feet below the datum line, or level of the Old Dock sill, and the foun dation of the sill of the gates at from fifteen to seventeen feet upon incipient rock, (deep for an excavation, yet too shallow to be piled,) which work could only be proceeded with during spring tides, which were not always favourable, and almost wholly during the winter months, has rendered the same tedious and expensive, and consequently productive of no small degree of anxiety till those foundations were com pleted. The sill of the Clarence Half-tide Dock has been taken up and risen two feet, and new gates have been hung in accord ance therewith. Two lots of graving -blocks have been laid down in the Clarence graving -docks' entrance-basin. The new sheds commenced last year, viz : Two upon the north quay of the Coburg Dock ; One upon the north side of the Brunswick Half-tide Dock ; One upon the north-west end of the Brunswick Dock ; One upon the east quay of the Queen's Dock ; One upon the west quay of the King's Dock •, One upon the south-west side of Clarence Half-tide Dock ; One upon the south-east end of the Prince's Dock ;—have all been completed, and the following additional sheds since ordered are ha a state of great forwardness, viz : A double shed, the whole length of the quay, betwixt the Victoria and Trafalgar Docks ; A single, ditto, betwixt the Waterloo and Victoria Docks; Two sheds upon the east quay of the Queen's Dock, and two sheds in the Clarence Dock and basin have been en larged and protected by weather boarding. Three-fourths of the " transit sheds" upon the west side of the Prince's Dock may be said to be completed, and the remaining one in a state of active forwardness. Dwelling-houses for the masters of the Clarence Half-tide Dock, Clarence and Trafalgar Docks, Waterloo and Victoria Docks, King's Dock, Queen's Dock, Brunswick Dock, and for the south harbour-master, have been completed, and are severally occupied. The telegraph stations in progress last year have been completed, and another since, ordered to be built at Cefn dhu, has been erected. New dock-yard, offices, and workshops, together with other conveniences, have been constructed in the yard, on the south side of the Coburgh dock, and the establishment at the old yard has been transferred thereto. Two cranes have been fixed upon the quay, north side of George's dock basin, and another is in progress for the Toxteth dock. Various capstans and revolving mushrooms, as ordered for the several entrances, have been generally fixed, and ten framed landing stages for vessels, at quay berths, ordered as an experiment, have been supplied, and are in use at the Prince's dock. Three new lanterns for a floating light-ship, as ordered, have been commenced upon. The progress of the central works has been as follows :—On the 11th November last, the Canning and Salthouse docks were run dry, and tanks were constructed for keeping out the water, and a well sunk to receive the pumps, which commenced working on the 17th January. Full possession of the premises most imme diately required, was not got before the 24th February. Two pair of new gates have been constructed, and hung in the George's Dock Passage, and their sills deepened, from 1 foot 1 inch to 4 feet 6 inches below the Old Dock sill. One pair of new gates have been made, and hung to No. 2 Canning Graving Dock, and the gates of No. 3 have been thoroughly repaired. The bottom of the Canning Dock has been sunk to the depth of nine feet below the level of the Old Dock Sill ; its east wall, for the length of 68 yards, has been underfooted with masonry, at various depths from 7 to 17 feet 10 inches below the level of the Old Dock Sill. The north-west and south walls have been also more or less underfooted, and the new wall in the south-west angle has been chiefly laid at the depth of 23 feet below the level of the Old Dock Sill. Wa ter was admitted into the dock on the sth May, and the dock was restored to the use of the public again on the 9th May. The deepening and repairing of the Canning Graving Docks, Nos. 2 and 3, have been actively proceeded with ' • but a con siderable portion of th em , a t t h e westiern ends, laying upon a running sand, bas rendered their progress difficult and te dious; they will, however, I expect, be again available to the trade in the course of three months, or four at the furthest. The sill and greater portion of the masonry for the gates from the Canning Dock to the West Basin have been con structed, as well as the sills for the entrance in the Salthouse Dock, the excavations in which are in a tolerably forward state, as also the erection of the walls around it, and the entrance from it to the proposed new docks, is likewise being proceeded with. The wall along the bottom of the late No. 1 Graving Dock, forming the south side of the Canning Dock Basin, is being proceeded with, the foundations of which are necessarily laid upon piles. Preparations are in a forward state for piling all the other foundations, and for carrying on the works generally, as rapidly as the nature of their situations will admit, being mostly in deep sand and muddy gravel, with great varieties of depth and consistency. An account is then given of the expenditure on the whole of the works, from the 24th June, 1841, to the 24th June, 1842. The following is an abstract of the account : New w0rk5...... General repairs.. Making a total expenditure of £150,389 17 5 The stock on hand, of iron, chandlery, oil, paint, stone, granite, timber, &c. &c., was, in 1841.. In 1842....... Decrease of stock . £6,380 6 1 Expended from stock £6,380 6 1 Bills certified £144,009 11 4 £150,389 17 5 For new works £125,585 19 1 150,382 17 5 For old works. £21,803 17 9 N.B.—ln the foregoing account there is dispersed over the different docks the cost of paving and repairing the various quays, containing an area of 519,870 square yards, equal to a line of road 29 miles 947 yards, ten yards in width, in which 2,223 tons of granite paving setts have been used, the whole amount of which, including labour and materials, is £2,197 Is. 10d. All accounts continue to be regularly paid up monthly, and the outstanding claims against the trustees for work one and materials supplied up to date, does not exceed £2,500. (Errors excepted) JESSE HARTLEY. 19th August, 1842. On the motion of Mr. HORSFALL, it was resolved that this report be printed, and a copy thereof transmitted to each trustee and to each member of the committee. TOXTETH DOCK. In answer to a question from Mr. lIonsFALL, the Sur veyor stated that Toxteth Dock was so constructed that in case of emergency it might be converted, at a very small ex pense, into a Graving Dock, by taking out the present gates and replacing them with reverse gates, for which there was every convenience. DAMAGE TO THE FORMBY LIGHTSHIP. The MARINE SURVEYOR reported that at fifteen minutes past one on the morning of the 20th instant, the Formby Lightship was run foul of by the brig Euclid, outward bound, in tow of the Manchester steamer. The weather was clear at the. time. Mr. EVANS contended that this was a case in which it was necessary to make an example by way of inflicting the pe nalty. The SECRETNTLY, in reply to a question, read a copy of a letter addressed by him to the owners or consignees of the Euclid, holding them responsible for the damage, and in. forming them that it would be for the consideration of the committee whether they would proceed against them for the penalty. CROSBY LIGHT-ROUSE KEEPER. The MARINE SURVEYOR reported that John Anderson, the keeper of the Crosby Light-house, died on the 20th instant, and it would be necessary to appoint a proper person to succeed him. Mr. HORSFALL stated that the man fell down the first flight of steps, and was found dead at the bottom. On exa mination it appeared that he had been seized with apoplexy. In the meantime a suitable person had been placed in charge of the light-house. _ Referred to the sub-committee for the department of the marine surveyor. WAREHOUSE MANAGEMENT SOB-COMMITTEE. The Sub-committee for the Management of the Ware houses reported, that in their opinion it was necessary to appoint a superintendent of the sheds, at a salary of £lOO per annum, who should be required to give bond for the due performance of his duties in the sum of £2OO ; aed that two keepers should be also appointed to act under his direction, at the wages of 255. per week each. Mr. EVANS suggested that the superintendent should also look after the stages. After a short conversation, the Sub-committee were em powered to appoint a superintendent ; and also to order twelve trucks for the use of the sheds.—Mr. BOLD stated that eight of the sheds were now ready for use. RUNCORN DUES. The receipts for dues at 11 uncorn between the 4th of July and the 21th of August, were reported to be £43 Ss 6d, being £2O less than the receipts in the corresponding period of last year. The Committee then proceeded to financial business, and shortly afterwards separated. The Lord Chancellor has appointed Mr. Sergeant Stephen one of the county commissioners under the new bankruptcy act. • A large quantity of plate, the prpMty of Judge Doherty, _ . - fell into the sea last Thursday, While being shipped on board the Shannon steamer for Beaumaris ; it is thought, how ever, it will be recovered. The Court life at Windsor has been little varied ; but the Queen and Prince, and the Duke of Sake Coburgh Gotha, their visiter, have taken advantage of the fine weather for frequent out-door exercise. Among the visiters at the Castle have been, the Duke of Wellington, Baron de Mon corvo, (the Portuguese Minister,) and the Belgian Minister and Madame Van de Weyer. The Hereditary Prince and Princess of Saxe Coburgh Gotha left the Castle last week for Dover and the Continent. " THe HINDOSTAN" STEAM SHIP. This splendid vessel (which we noticed at the time of her launching, in April, and of which we have been favoured with a private view), is now nearly equipped and finished in every point, and will, ere long, be withdrawn from our shores, and proceed to the Indian seas, where she is destined to run with the mails and with passengers and valuables, be tween the principal ports of our eastern empire and Suez — thus completing a continuous steam communication, via Egypt, between that country and Great Britain. And as she will, even when on that distant station, continue to be an object of deep interest to our countrymen both at home and abroad—is, moreover, the largest and finest steam-ship that has yet been built and fitted up at our own celebrated port— and will, no doubt, long remain a lasting and honourable mo nument of the taste and enterprise of her proprietors, and the skill and fidelity of her constructors—we shall offer no apology fcr now fur n i s hi ng a some what detailed description, as a record that may hereafter be available for reference, by those interested, (as how few are not?) in the rapid progress and improvement-of ocean steam navigation. Although we may lay claim to some share of nautical ex perience, we enter upon this task with considerable diffidence, from a feeling of inadequacy to do full justice, within our limited space, to a structure of such magnitude as a whole, and of such complexity, but perfect adaptation in detail; but we are stimulated in adventuring upon the undertaking by the pride (blameless, we trust), that this noble vessel is produced at Liverpool; and that—whether as regards her construction, her engines, or her accommodations—she may challenge competition with "the world." In order to supply, to our distant readers in particular, as complete an account of her as possible, at one view, we must briefly recapitulate some particulars of her build (with more accuracy than we could attain in our former sketch), before noticing her in tenor arrangements : The Hindostan is the property of the Peninsular and Oriental Steamship Company, whose fine mail ships, "The Oriental," (by the same builders,) and " The Liverpool," are now running between Southampton and Alexandria, torming the first link of the chain of communication by steam-vessels, to and from India. She was built by Messrs. Wilson, (North Shore,) whose fame and success in construct ing strong and rapid vessels, whether steamers or sailers, has reached the remotest corners of the globe. The follow ing are her dimensions, &c.:— Length of keel Length aloft, from taifrail to figure-head Beam of the ship, exclusive of the paddle houses Depth, from the spar deck 3Ol „ Burthen, including the spar deck 2017 tons. Engines Diameter of cylinders Stroke—the largest of any engine in Eng- • land— • THE HULL, EXTERIOR, ETC. The best materials that could be obtained in Europe, Asia, Africa, and America, (for all have been drawn upon,) were employed in the building of the vessel, including British oak of great growth, African oak, teak wood, &c., each peculiarly adapted for particular parts of the vessel, and ap propriated accordingly. The flooring timbers are solid (or close together) up to the bilges ; and dowelled and caulked inside and out, before the planking was laid on ; so that were a plank stripped off from end to end under her bottom, 'she I would still be seaworthy and without a leak. These timbers ' are 161 inches thick at the smallest part amidships, and the number of fine trees worked up for them, to get at the " heart of oak" of sufficient dimensions, must have been very great. The upper and deck framings are constructed with an equal regard to strength and durability—no vessel in the navy, " with all effects and pliances to boot," surpassing her in these desiderata. She is further secured by diagonals inside the frame—iron straps 51 inches broad by iths of an inch thick, in one direction, countersunk into the timbers; and, over these, strong riders, in reverse position, of English oak ; forming together a strong lattice-work, by which the whole body of the ship is bound together in a manner that would seem to render it impregnable to all assaults of the ocean wave in the wildest storms. The ceiling is also laid on diagonally between the oak diagonals, and the whole of these fastenings so compact the entire hull by what may be termed tension bridge-work, that all tendency to " hog," or droop at the extremities, where the bearings are necessarily reduced, is effectually counteracted, while the engine and boiler rooms in the centre are rendered proportionately secure. The other fastenings are of corresponding strength, consist ing of heavy oak clamps, many strong lodging and hanging iron knees, &c. The planking is of great thickness—six inches at the bottom. The lower planks are of elm ; the rest of English and African oak. The beams are also of the latter materials, and all choice balks. The paddle beams, on which much depends, are of African oak, 26 inches square ! The vessel has a fine flush spar deck, afford ing a long, broad, and uninterrupted promenade on each side. The model of the Hindostan is admitted by experienced nautical men, (and we fully concur with them,) to be beau tiful and symmetrical, Her bow below is peculiarly fine, though showing none of the hollow, or the plough form— a fashion which. we think detracts from the desirable buoyancy of a vessel, without conducing to her speed. The run is fine ; and now that the vessel is getting down in the water, her lines are peculiarly graceful, blending into each other, and showing adequate bearing with that sharpness at the extremities which promises a high speed with perfect safety in a sea-way. She has a handsome full-length figure head of a Hindoo Princess, in a white flowing eastern cos tume, with a veil, gilded anklets, bracelets, necklace, rings, &c. ; and beneath, on the trail boards, are corresponding emblems of music and foliated ornaments. The stern is also carved in a manner illustrative of the luxuries and manners of the Easterns. A male and female Hindoo, of high caste, are carved in alto, in a reclining position, as supporters to the Arms of the Company, in the centre of which is a steamer. At the feet of the female is an elephant couckant, and, at some distance, a Hindoo cottage. Emblems of navigation, commerce, &c., fill up the corresponding compartment on the other side. On the quarter pieces, or stern parts of the quarter galleries are carved, on one side, a figure of Bri tannia, with spear and shield, intermixed with foliage; and on tote other, old Neptune with his trident, and correspond ing ornaments. Between the windows are pendant wreaths of foliage. In the centre of the "cove" is the rising sun, half obscured — a veritable type of the " Orient." This carved work was executed, from designs furnished to them, by our townsmen Messrs. Hammond, and is not only appro priate, but has a chaste and pleasing effect. The vessel is handsomely rigged as a three-masted schooner, with fore-top sail, topg,allantsail, &c. The standing rigging is of wire rope (Smith's patent), which is of great strength, although each shrowd is of but 4 1 inches. The fore-stay has sufficient tenacity to resist a strain equal to the specific gravity of 60 tons; yet it appears to be but a small rope. As a whole, the ship presents a very noble, rakish, and frigate-like appearance ; and she is calculated, we learn, to carry (with little troubl in arrangement.) very heavy metal should she be required, at any time, while in the East, for warlike service. She has paddle-box boats, (on Captain Smith's plan,) the directors being anxious that everything should be done to add to the security of life, although they knew that in adopting them the ship would be somewhat dis figured in appearance. She also carries four large quarter boats and a stern boat. There are four entrances (or gang ways) to the vessel—two on each side—the after ones ex clusively for passengers, and those forward for the crew ; so that the latter can never come in contact with the former when going from, or returning to, the vessel. Some idea of the great bulk and capacity of the ship may be formed from the fact, that every eighteen tons displaces only an inch of water. It may be stated, too, as curious, that the copper sheathing weighs 13 tons 4 cwt., and, although this was added to the weight of the hull, the increased surface thus given to it, not only neutralized that great weight, but raised her half-an inch out of the water ! As a security against lightning, each mast is, independently of the others, rendered a conductor, and even the bowsprit has its safety secured by copper con ductors. On each side of the spar-deck abaft (or quarter deck), is a long range of seats, with arms, for the u se o f the passengers in fine weather; and the space beneath these is occupied by cisterns for water to supply the closets, &c., be low, and also by useful lockers. Similar ranges of cisterns, coops, &c., are also fixed on the same deck forward. The steering apparatus is Robson's patent. The tiller, which is of iron, projects sternways, and a brass box or bush to which the chains are attached works backwards and forwards on its outer end, which is turned perfectly smooth, so that the chains are always in a state of tension right athwart the ship. The violent action of the rudder, when in a heavy sea, is thus prevented, and the possibility of throwing the helmsman over the wheel consequently avoided. Another principle of great value in this invention is, that when the tiller is put hard over, it is virtually elongated as a lever, so that the helmsman has more power over it at the most critical mo ment. The windlass is also on an improved patent principal, giving immense power. The anchors and cables weigh up wards of 40 tons. THE ENGINES, &C. The engines are by Messrs. Fawcett and Preston. They are ponderous pieces of mechanism, and beautifully finished. The cylinders are each 79 inches in diameter. The diameter of each paddle-wheel is 32 feet. There are two sets of boilers, and consequently two funnels; but the latter, which are neat and comparatively low, do not detract from the beauty of the ship. The plan of two sets of boilers, onebe fore and the other abaft the machinery, prevents the vessel getting out of trim when at sea, as the coals are so equally spread over the ship, that when the boilers are in active operation, the consumption of fuel allows the hull to rise bodily, and without depressing it at either end. With two sets of boilers, too, one of them can be worked quite inde pendently of the other, when that is considered advisable during a fair wind, or in the event of injury to either. The bunkers at the sides will contain 700 tons of coals, without infringing on the holds,—that is, there is stowage room for that quantity in that part of the body of the ship which con tains the boilers and machinery. The vessel has four wrought-iron water-tight bulk-heads, (dividing her into five compartments,) to prevent her from foundering, in the event of heavy leakage ; or save her from the spread of fire. These bulkheads, too, give great ad ditional strength to the ship by binding her transversely, and they are all cased on each side with timber. The magazine is calculated to contain three tons of powder, has a two-feet wide passage all round, and is enclosed between the foremost water-tight bulkhead and the stem; and by having a pipe of 4 inches bore leading to it from the sea, it can be filled with water in two minutes, by turning a cock which is within . reach of the crew, and the powder and other combustibles rendered harmless in case of fire. INTERIOR ARRANGEMENTS AND ACCOMMODATIONS. The cabins (like those of the " Oriental") are quite ori ginal. and were planned by Mr. J. C. Shaw, the marine su perintendant of the Co. ' who, during long exper ien c e i n steam-ships, has devoted much attention to this important department ; and who, greatly successful, and universally ad mitted, as have been his former efforts to ensure the utmost comfort of all on board, has, in this instance, we think sur passed even himself. Although there are four decks above each of the lower holds, the light is admitted in so admirable a manner, that a book may be read during day-light in any paat of the vessel, and the ventilation is such that she may be kept cool and sweet throughout in any climate. - - The SALOON, or Dining Room, first claims attention. The principal entrance is by a wide staircase from the fore part of the quar t er -deck, with a folding-door on each s id e , and is exce e di ng ly well designed, and beautiful in interior effect. These doors lead by a few steps to a wide central common stair in the middle. The roof of this companion way is of ample height, and of a peculiar curved form adapted to the descent, with five oblong plates of glass in the lower or after part. The whole is elegantly empanelled, and painted in satin-wood so admirably as to present a perfect repre sentation of the real article, finely feathered and highly po lished. The upper panels of the sides and doors are formed of Venetian blinds of a delicate green, and which at once admit an abundance of light and air. From the bottom of the stair—round which there is space forming a vestibule, with an entrance to the steward's pantry and other rooms — the visitor proceeds to the saloon by a wide passage or cen tral corridor, in thelmiddle of which is an oblong open space or well, surrounded by a handsome light iron railing, and admitting light to the " story" below from a cor light on the spar deck, covering the whole s ridore, on each side of which are state-ro.omPacei's spas white panelled in satin-wood, and enriched P with representing pilasters surmounted by Corinthian capi tals pacious as those in styled and porcelain. The saloon itself is not here we observe a nice many of our larger steamers; but arrangement. The dining-tables, in f o ur rows, will accom modate ninety persons; but beyo nd that number no provi sion is made for passengers to crowd into one nertment,— for it must not be forgotten that when the ship gets to her intended station, she will be always subject to a very high temperature—far beyond that of even our present hot sum mer. It is therefore necessary that passengers should be led, by the arrangements, to separate from each other, and retire to their own rooms to 1011, or to the passages along the sides of the vessel, in which seats are placed for the lan guid, and in which there is always a fresh current of air. The dining-room is nevertheless a fine and, but for compa rison, a spacious apartment—being 35 feet by 291,, and of ample height. It is lighted by seven large stern windows of plate glass, four side port windows (two on each side), and a large central dome or deck-light. The paint-work is by Mr. Goore (as is all the finer painting of the ship), and is highly creditable to him, both in point of taste and execu tion. The colours are simple, and in delicate tints ; the effect intended to be produced—and, we think, attained — being coolness. There is a complete absence of gaudiness, and, we may almost-say, of gilding ; and here we think the Directors have acted wisely. In our seas, where com petition between rival compan i es i s carried' on with in defatigable spirit, it is perhaps prudent so to decorate cabins of vessels as to produce an qffect on the minds of casual visitors, when they are in port. This may tell, and induce a party, or an individual, to make a trip to " the Emerald Isle," o r " t h e Land of Cakes ;" but the Hindostan requires no meretricious ornament; she is comfortable, and even elegant, without it. When she reaches her station, she will have no rival ; she will stand alone. Her outfit is beyond the power of competition. A ship, the cost of which is above £BO,OOO, is not likely to meet with opponents; and it would therefore be unwise to add to that large amount by the use of gold as a mere °ma. ment. The walls of the saloon are panelled, and styled in polished rosewood, with a handsome cornice. Th e p ane l s are formed of beautifully painted, and japanned, on sheets of slate, executed by Messrs. Jennins and Betteridge, the cele brated manufacturers of decorative papier macho"; and, precisely resemble the finest paintings on that material. Si milar paintings are introduced in the woodwork of the stern, and also on the sides of two convenient staircases at each corner of the room abaft. These stairs are ornamented by elegant light railings, similar to those in the grand entrance. The ceiling is divided into transverse compartments between the beams, which are supported on each side by elegant foliated trusses, in pale blue and gold, imitating the richest porcelain. The panelled compartments are painted in pale azure, with primrose styles, and white Grecian ornaments surround the cornicing, —the whole producing a light, cool, and airy effect. On the wall, on each side the main entrance, there are four columns, in white veined marble, with Corinthian capitals, in pale blue and gold, corresponding with the trusses. The frieze and entablature are of the richest Co rinthian order, in imitation of carved statuary marble. The main skylight is panelled and painted to correspond with the ceiling, and ornamented below with raised leaves of laurel, in white, sparingly tipped with gold. This sky-light (as well as all the others in the ship) is fitted with large sheets of fluted plate glass, of extraordinary thickness, which subdues the light, and produces a pleasing effect to the eye. The mizen-mast is cased and pannelled, with japanned paintings, and is otherwise ornamented. The stern windows, of po lished plate glass, it may be remarked., afford, as well as those of the sides, an uninterrupted view of the sea or sur rounding scenery, and may be readily opened to admit the cooling breeze. The furniture is plain but handsome, and of polished satin wood. The long backed-seats ranged along the tables, and firmly fixed to the floor, are cane-bottomed. On each side the main entrance, and filling the large spaces between the Corinthian columns, stands a handsome side board—bookcases forming the wings. These are of Grecian design, with similar columns, &c., the whole of polished satin wood. They are each covered with a thick slab of white statuary marble, over which, between the book-cases, and reaching to the ceiling, there is a splendid mirror, six feet in length, forming the backs. These sideboards are fitted up interiorly and lined with crimson velvet, to contain the plate, the knives and forks, &c. They have a magnificent appear ance. The long corridors, or passages (before alluded to) on each side of the ship on this deck, and separating the state-rooms from the sides, are a novelty, and we doubt not will be highly approved of by passengers. The corridor on the starboard side—all the state-rooms on which are appropriated for gentlemen—is 170 feet in length, and has an extraordinary appearance when seen from either end. It, indeed, resem bles a street, and as Captain Moresby, her commander, re marked on seeing it, it is wider than many of the streets in Cairo. Both corridors have an entrance from the saloon, each resembling a secret door. On the main deck, in front of the saloon, are the cooking houses, and other erections in the middle; and on each side are state-rooms for the officers, engineers, and others connected with the working of the ship, the preparation of the food, &c.—the whole forming a spacious arcade, lighted from the spar deck. The forecastle, close forward, is appropriated for the blue jackets. There are sixty STATE-ROOMS in all, exclusive of the captain's and officer's. They are all large and fitted up in the best manner, and even those in •• the lower story" under the Saloon, lighted from the opening in the central corridor before noticed, combine the greatest degree of comfort, light, elegance, and free circulation which it is possible to conceive. Many of the state-rooms are so contrived by partitioning, that they may be changed in a variety of ways, 'affording more or less accommodation as it may be required by fami lies, or single persons ;—and we give, as something curious, the peculiar changes that may be effected connected with this part of the vessel : The 60 rooms can accommodate 165 persons. Ten of these 60 rooms are thus arranged :- 3 contain 2 berths and 2 sofas in each 1 „ 2 „ and 3 „ 2 „ 1 „ and 2 If 3 „ 3 „ and 1 1 „ 4 „ and 1 „ . Or the 60 may be converted into 17 containing 1 berth and 1 sofa in each 3 „ 1 ditto in each 31 „ 1 ditto and 2 sofas in each 1 „ 2 ~ and 2 „ 1 „ 4 „ and 1 „ 1 „ 2 „ and 1 „ 1 0 „ and 2 „ 1 0 „ and 4 „ 3 ~ 3 „ and 1 JP 1 4 „ and 2 „ Or they may be so disposed as to accommodate, 52 persons with each a private cabin ; and 33 persons in S state-rooms, thus : 2 persons in 1 cabin 4 f? 1 t, 4 ~ 1 ~ „ 1 4 „ 1 ~ 4 1 ~ 6 ~ 1 ~ 5 I If Each state-room h as a wr iti ng t a bl e , with all requisite ma terials for the use of those afflicied with furor scribendi. These rooms are lighted by night with wax candles, acted on by a spring as they burn away, and hung in a gimbol swing. The Ladies have the larboard side of the cabin arrange ments entirely to themselves ; and in a lineal space of about 100 feet, every accommodation they can require is provided. The Ladies' retiring- room i s spac i ous , an d fitted up in the same style of neatne ss th a t c h arac t er i ses the dining cabin. The sleeping-rooms are also exceedingly commodious. The Ladies' Saloon is lighted by a circular dome light of fluted glass. _ _ _ - Lightness and coolness have been the primary objects aimed at throughout by Mr. Shaw ; and he has been eminently suc cessful. More of both, indeed, could not be introduced with out detracting from other comforts. His principle of venti lation appears to us to be excellent. He makes the main hatchway (which need never be closed in any weather) the principal artery for air in the after cabbins—currents of which pass through perforated plates in its boarded sides. Spaces, both at the floor and the top of every apartment, large and small, are also formed for the same purpose, and fitted with perforated zinc. A similar arrangement gives air to the fore cabins; and, in addition to this, every room in the ship has its air constantly changed (by means of concealed pipes of 4i inch bore) by the action of the two funnels of the engine room boilers; and as long as steam is up, an immense quan tity of air is drawn from the cabins, &c, and passes out at the top of the funnels, while fresh atmosphere, as a matter of course, supplies its place. When at sea, the passengers, in going from the fore to the after-cabins, or the reverse, are, by means of the long corri dor and other arrangements, completely isolated from the crew. They are in fact so shut off from that portion of the vessel in which the crew are located, that they cannot ap proach the latter without going on the spar-deck, and then passing down the step-ladders provided for those working the ship. In the after part of the lower sleeping-rooms abaft are two spacious apartments close to the stern, sofaed round in a double tier with railings, for the accommodation and recrea tion of children, who, we believe, generally form no inconsi derable portion of the number of passengers passing to and from India. Here, when they are tired of the decks and cor ridors, they may roll, romp, and gamble to their hearts' con tent, without disturbing any of their more sedate seniors. There are a vast number of what may be called supple mentary arrangements for comfort and accommodation, which we have not room to notice in detail. The steward's pantry, near the bottom of the grand staircase, is large, and fitted up with great ingenuity. It has a communication with the saloon by the central corridor, and another with the cooking department on the main deck, under cover. Here hot and cold water is introduced by pipes, with every con venience for washing up. There are shower and other baths, &c. in each of the quarter galleries, out of the saloon, both admirably contrived, and each well lighted by a triple side window. There are also detached baths, to the ladies cabin kwt the kept bullion-room, l e i l e l in convenient situations connected with their private lobby ; also on one of the lower decks a private salt -water bath, so _di divided into large deck, that abaft. one is r may rendered leeraerdn to on goodi t the a /A: e t o o u f n s t w . ina l m t Ln z• The i store rooms, sail rooms, and rooms for the l ' oggage of the and packages, passengers, who may here deposit their trunk s Alla these stair-case so as not to lumber up their state room access to them at any time, there beingl rooms are lined convenient s ;and may have and a wide passage through them. with tin. The partitions are perforated toh secured admit air, against and the passage which is whitewashed, clean : here too are the mail rooms, well accidents by fire ; and, under the decl treasury. The light is admitted f n aired .room a , n o d r freely even to this depth. There are no fewer than 22 water closets in various conve nient parts of the ship, above • and below, and well supplied with water and air. The water and in addition to this almost 12,000 gallons, tanks contain . inexhaustible quantity during the passages the vessel is intended there are two to perform, condensers constantly at w boil ersork connected with the large of the machinery, that can be made to condense almost any quantity of pure vapour—which, when so condensed, is the best kind of water for washing the skin, cooking , &c., and thus adds m a t er i a ll y to the saving of the water from the land. The crew, ind epen d ently of ca bi n serva nts, will be seventy two persons ; and we need scarcely add, that the officers are gentlemen of long experience and acknowledged ability. In the " operati ve " departments, care has also been . taken to , secure an effective force both on deck and i, te n engze u -ro h or. But we must close our account — already of the uclicigo'ns gnadequate to convey a perfect idea o conviction j that the arrange ments throughout—by ourrepeatingh whether in build or Hindostan is the finest steam-sIP• equipments, we have ever inspected. leave Liverpool, for Kings town,lt is intended that she shall September (proximo). She will there on the 6th inspection by the lri h re main for two days, for s proprietors will then proceed direct for Southampton and the public, and _ s and passengers will leave Eng land to take in coals, store . _ 24t h. We heartily wish her ever finally on the y success. p re per Great Western :—J. H osken, R.N. List of passenge rs N e w York, August 11th, arrived at Li verpool,An; st 24th, 1842 ; Captain Paxton, Mr. William „, Au gust Urquhart, fir. Robert Heath, Miss Bent, Mr. E. Waldron, Mr. Geo. 'Urquhart, Mr. M. Heath, in • Loray Dechaumont, Mr. Samson Ricardo, and De St. Paul, f Mr. Charles Pouza, Mr. B. Sanlpson, Mr. Travers, se ven., rJesse Bowman, Osmin Bigourdan, Mr. James Keith, u r n - i en Etcher, Madame Turneat, three children, and ser vant, Mr. Davidson, Mr. Wm. Davison, Mrs. Cruit, and Mrs. Keyworth, Mr. B. Levi, Mr. IL G. Ramsdon, Commander, from aiS. Thomas, Mr. M. M. Thompson, Mr. De Bacourt, d iri.d a S' ervant, Messrs. John and William Nicholson, Mr. Al fred Waller, Mr. Mrs. and Miss Crlhoun, two children, and servant, Miss Lewis, Mr. James M`Henry, Mr. Durnmett, Mr. Andrew Maris, Mr. John B. Wanklyn, Lieut.-Colonel and Mrs. Barlow, two children, and servant, Mr. A. and Mrs. Rettridge, Rev. Charles Constantine Pise, Mr. T. B. Sands, M r . F ielding, and servant, Mr. Ralph Lockwood, Mr. Wilson Smith, Mr. Thos. Connab, Captain Wright, Mr. Alexander and Mrs, Knox, Mr. Chas. Errnd, Mr. G. Ralston, Mr. Alex, Connison, anti Mr. Muir.