The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser. — Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1840-04-21 00:00:00

REDUCED RATES OF PASSAGE, &e. CAIIIN, 7s. ; STEWARD'S FEE, 2S.—STEERAGE, 2s. Bales and Boxes, ld. per Foot ; Packages, under 12 feet, Is, each; cotton, 10s. per Ton. For GREENOCK and GLASGOW, With Goods and Passengers. The City of Glasgow Stearn-packet Company's Vessels _ ADMIRAL, Captain RODT. EWING, ~.., COMMODORE, Captain Jo mv B OYD , ;' • ~ CITY OF GLASGOW, f t ' . . ...._ Captain JAMES HARDIE, The undernoted, or other first-class Vessels, are intended to sail from the Clarence Dock, Liverpool, during the month of A MIL, 1840, as follows : COMMODORE. THIS DAY .. 21st, at 3, Afternoon. CITY OF GLASGOW .. THURSDAY .. 23d, at 3, Afternoon. COMMODORE SATURDAY .. 25th, at 3, Afternoon. CITY OF GLASGOW TUESDAY.... 28th, at 7, Evening. COMMODORE THURSDAY.. 30th, at 8. Evening. And the New Steamer ADMIRAL will not sail until early in May next. The accommodations of these Vessels are well-known to be fir Et-rate,. For freight or passage apply to THOMSON and M'CoN- Num., 15, Jamaica-street, Glasgow ; the Steam-packet Office, 111, Market-street, Manchester ; or, here, to D. M'IVER and Co., 12, late 34, Water-street. N.8.---Passengers are not detained at Greenock, but pro ceed direct to Glasgow. . For DUBLIN and BELFAST. ' Tilt: CITY OF DUBLIN STEAM-PACKET IC\ ." COMPANY, Incorporated by Act of Parliament. The above Company sail their Vessels, (with or without Pilots;) taking Goods and Passengers to the following Ports namely, For DUBLIN, THIS DAY, April 21, at 12 o'clock NOON. WEDNESDAY, ~ 22, 1 ~ P.M. THURSDAY, „ 23, 2 „ P.M. FRIDAY, „ 24, 12 „ SA.TURDAY, „ 25, 4 ~ MONDAY, ~ 27, 6 ~ P.M. The Company's new and splendid Ves,els, the ROYAL WILLIAM, the PRINCESS, the PRINCE, the QUEEN VICTORIA, or the DUCHESS OF KENT, (with Cabin Passengers only,) sail EVERY EVENING, at Seven o'clock, from George's Pierhead, LIVERPOOL. to KINGSTOWN lIARIIOUR, carrying HER MAJESTY'S MAILS. For BELFAST, Ev,vg Wednesday, with Goods and Passengers. WEDNESDAY,ApriI22, at 1 o'clock P.M. WEDNESDAY, ~ 29, 8 P.M. The principle of this Company is that of attaching all Importers and Exporters, by a Division of the Profits among them, after payment of the Dividends, thus creating a com filunity of Interests between the Shippers and Shareholders, a principle which will best guarantee to its Proprietors a certainty of their Dividends, and to Shippers of all descrip tions of Goods and Live Stuck the having a well-supported Establishment of first-class Steamers, and the lowest rate of freight compatible with due attention to their maintenance. Further information given at the Company's Office, 24, water-street. SAMUEL PERRY. Agent. Caa *nbitsS. - • - For SINCAPORE and MANILLA, And will proceed to CHINA ShOUld the trade be open, • The Ship JOHN O'GAUN T, Jon ROBERTSON, Commander ; Burthen per register 449 tons. this vessel is intended to sail early in May.--For freight or passage, having superior poop accommodations, apply to Messrs. JOHN GI. ADSTONE and Co., or to BOLD and STARKEY. Now loading in the .King's Dock, and will be punctually despatched in all this week, and has disengaged room for light freight. • For CALCUTTA, ft, The well-known British-built Ship c COPELAND, it t WILLIAM SYMS, Commande r ; A 1 at Lloyd's ; 516 tons register ; sails fast, and has excel lent accommodations for passengers.—For freight or passage apply to Messrs. TAYLOR, POTTER, and Co., Mer c h an t s , or to W. N. MOORE.' fulu A)oittli ZiEflaits. - q, FOR PASSENGERS ONLY. To sail 4th May. For SYDNEY, NEW SOUTH WALES, • AN-- The tine new fast-sailing Ship CHAMPION Captain J, COCHRA,NE A I ; 795 tons; carries an experienced Surgeon ; has splendid accommodations for cabin, intermediate, and steerage pas . - sengers, being 81 feet high in the 'tween decks. Shippers May depend upon the day of sailing being punctually adhered M.—For rates of passage apply to Messrs. Wm - . SMITH and SoNs, or COTESWORTH and WYNNE, RO DIE aad HAMILTON. NB—l3y this Conveyance a few respectable married Mechanics, Gardeners, Shepherds, and Farm Servants, with their Families, may obtain a " FREE PASSAGE," on condi tion to be learned on application to Messrs. WM. SMITH and SoNs.- All letters must be post paid. _ _ _ :_. 1 : 1t. 7. the 25th instant. /trik ForPORT MAR Sq TA on & BLACKTUVER,JAmA Ica The Barque HELEN JANE, Roil CRT Al ` DowAL, C omman d er ; 13urtte n per register 2GG ton.--For freight or passage (hay' itig excellent cabin accommodation) apply to JOHN GLADSTONE and Co. 'MILL TAKE . 'WINES FOR ' TRY. ROI/NT). r e , To sail on the 30th instant. , Affit .... •, For MADEIRA and DEMERARA. it i ril? The Barque ELLEN, JOHN GILL, Commander; Ilurtherk per register 244 tons.—For freight or passage (hay ing very comfortable cabins) apply to JOHN GLADSTONE and Co. To-14011110w, (Wednesdny,) the 22d inst., at Twelve o'clock, at Whitaker, Carter, and Co.'s Office, 1071 Baskets, about 70 Tons, GAMBIER, 350 Bags Java TURMERIC, 154 f; Bundles RATTANS, Per Lady Bute, from Sincapore.—Apply to Messrs. MURRAY, SA - If r and Co., Merchants, or t4pW Veld LTA KER, CARTED', and Co., Brokers. On Tit itsnav net, the 23d instanGat Twelve o'clOck, at Whitaker, Carter, and Co's Office, 303 Bags COFFEE. (at 9d duty,) 750 Bags Java RICE, PEARL SAGO, 3 12 7 2 1 B B o a x gs es 286 Bags 37 Boxes J SAGO FLOUR, 246 Bags BROWN SAGO, 292 Bags BLACK PEPPER., • at Bags WHITE PEPPER, Per Lady Bate,from.Sincapore.—Apply to Messrs.MURRAY, SYM E , and Co., Merchants, or WHITAKER, CARTER, and Co., Brokers. MODERN AND EXCELLENT HOUSEHOLD FUR NITURE, PLATE, LINEN, CHINA, GLASS, BRACKET CLOCK, SMALL LIBRARY OF BOOKS, PAINTINGS AND PRINTS, BERK LEY-S77?EE7'. By Mr. BYFORD, TO -MORROW, (Wednesday,) the 22d, and THURSDAY, the 23d instant, at Eleven o'clock precisely each day, upon the Premises, No. 11, Berkley-street, rHE whole of the exc e llent an d m odern HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE and Effects of a Gentleman declining Housekeeping. The MISCELLANEOUS ARTICLES comprise Eight-days' Bracket Clock, by Harrison, Liverpool; elegant Guitar and Case, with patent screws, by Dalmaine, London •, two Ma hogany Hall Chairs, Wheel Barometer, Octagon Hall Lamp, Oil Cloth, China Ornaments, Dinner and Dessert:Services, Sets .Tea and Coffee China, Stuffed Tiger Cat, two Sets Table and Dessert Knives and Forks, with Ivory Balanced Handles, Brussells and Kidderminster Carpets, Printed Druggets, Bronzed and Steel Fenders, highly-polished Fire Irons, Sets Damask Window Curtains, with Gilt Cornices and French Poles, Embossed Table Covers, Linen, Cut Glass, Plate mid Plated Articles, Paintings and Prints. The BEDCHAMBERS are handsomely Furnished, arid con tain Mahogany Four-post Bedsteads, with Cornice and Poles Figured Damask and Moreen Hangings, Mahogany Washstand and Pedestal Dressing Table, with Marble Tops, Chests Drawers, Wardrobe, Bedsteps, Pier and Dressing Glasses. Bronzed Bracket, with Marble Top ; Painted Arti cles, in Chairs, Chests Drawers, Toilet Tables, Washstands, and Toilet Ware. . . The MAHOGH ANY FURNITURE, in French Polish, includes Sets Chairs, Loo, Dining, and Pembroke Tables, Sofas, Bookcase, with Folding Glazed Doors, Pair Fire Screens, Cheffonier, Pair Rosewood Card Tables and Cheffonier, brilliant Chimney Glass, in rich burnished frame, plate 54 inches by 42. The LIBRARV, principally in handsome bindings, in which are the following Works :—Rollin's Ancient History, Spec tator, Whiston's Joseph us, Gibbon's Rome, Burns, Hogarth's and Byron's Works, Thompson's History of Chemistry, Galt's Life of Byron, Bourienne's Memoirs of Napoleon, Parry's Voyages, Domestic Economy, Allen's History of London, Horticultural Register, Hone's Table Book, Every Day Book, and Year Book, History of England, History of British:lndia, Lives of Celebrated Travellers, Baines' His tory of the Cotton Manufactures, Pickwick Papers, Voyages of the Companions of Columbus, Life of Columbus, Refor mation of England, Finden's Ports and Harbours of Great Britain, Views in North and South Wales, Annuals, Voyages, and a few volumes of French and Spanish. Works. The KITCHEN REQUISITES—Seven Oval Block Tin Dish Covers, Painted Dresser, with Drawers, and Plate Shelf, Copper Coal .Scuttle, Washing Tubs, Japanned Trays, nd a variety of Culinary Articles. - . Mai ; be viewed Tilts DAY, the 215t.....w.1ten ,Catalogues. r5.....04 - " kr nt M. r.rt ct . Rooms, Cittriln-Sqlltiris. BOTANIC GARDEN. TLIE GENERAL MEETING of ti;W PROPRIETORS of the BOTANICAL GARDENS, at the Clarendon Rooms, is POSTPONED from WEDNESDAY, the 22d instant, until the 28th instant, at One o'clock. OCEAN ASSURANCE COMPANY. THE SHAREHOLDERS may receive a DIVIDEND of Five Pounds per Share on the amount of their re spective Shares, (being a portion of the funds, property, capi tal and profits of the Company,) on application at the Office, 13, Exchange-buildings, on or after the first day of May next, between the hours of Twelve and Three o'Clock. The Shareholders will be required to produce their certi ficates. The transfer books will he closed from the 20th of April to the 2d of May inclusive. By order of the Directors, RICHD. RAWSON, Manager. 13, Exchange-lmildings,l3th April, 1840. LIVERPOOL DOCKS. LIGHTHOUSES, FLOATING LIGHTS, BUOYS, &c. I.T having been reported to the Dock Committee that da mage is frequently done to the Rock Lighthouse by Masters of Flats and other Craft attempting to pass between it mid the Fort. ; that the Floating Lights have sustained con siderable injury, besides the risk of being driven from their stations or sunk, by being run foul of through the careless ness of Masters of Vessels or other Persons having the com mand ' and that many of the Buoys are perforated with balls, thereby causing them to sink, or are otherwise injured by persons firing at birds perched upon them ; that they are often run foul of, sunk, or dragged away from their moorings by Steam and other Vessels, also by Flats and other Craft making fast thereto, .thereby occasioning great damage, and endangering the navigation into and out of the port : Now, the Committee DO HEREBY GIVE NOTICE that they will cause all persons so offending and damaging any of the Lighthouses, Floating Lights, Buoys, Landmarks, or other works, belonging to them, to be PROSECUTED to the utmost extent and rigour of the law. And they do also hereby offer a REWARD of TEN POUNDS to any person or persons who will give such information as shall lead to the Conviction of the Offender or Offenders. By order, DANIEL MASON, Secretary. Dock-office, Liverpool, April 20, 1840. PERUSAL OF ALL TIONSTHE LAST NEW PUBLICA , AT W. PARRY'S PUBLIC LIBRARY, 9, LEECE-STREET, (near the top of Bold-street.) This Library consists of A LL the NEW WORKS in History, Biography, Tra- T vela, Divinity, Philosophy, Poetry, Fiction, &c. &c., which are added the day after they appear in London. 11. The POPULAR and STANDARD WORKS in the various branches of Literature, of an earlier date. 111. A large collection of FOREIGN WORKS, the new publications being constantly added. IV. All the REVIEWS and MAGAZINES, with the best Periodical Literature generally. V. A great variety of ILLUSTRATED WORKS. VI. Also, a MUSICAL CIRCULATING LIBRARY, to which all the New Music is added as it appears. Unita &tattO. 1.. NEW YORK LINE OF PACKETS. '_' ......_ ,.t t, Sailing on the Ist of every Month, viz. : 4( ..e. , F±Z - *P ---- VIRGINIAN, J. HARRIS 620 tons.. Ist May. S HEFFIELD, F. P. ALLEN .. ... STEPHEN' 'WHITNEY, new stifP, } 1000 tons.. Ist July. W. C. THONTPSON UNITED STATES, A. BRITTON .. 650 tons.. Ist August These ships are all of the first class, recently built in the City of New York ; and, for strength, beauty of model, punc tuality and swiftness of sailing, as well as for extent and com fort of cabin accommodations, are not surpassed by any in the trade, and their commanders are men of great experience. The rate of passage in the Cabin is fixed at Thirty-five Guineas, including Wines, Liquors, and Stores of all kinds. To insure punctuality in sailing, no Goods are received on hoard unless they are down two days before the day of sailing• —ap p ly to THOMAS and JOS. SANDS and CO. A. ,4 THE OLD LINE OF PACKETS For NEW YORK, 4k ... .!;c To sail on the 7th and 19th of every Month. OXi 7 , v , -. FORD, J. RATFIDONE..... 750 tons.. 7th May. '''.,,ORTLI AMERICA, A.B. LownEß 610 tons.. 19th May. tUROPE, E. G. MARSHALL 6lO tons.. 7th June. ',,F• W . YORK, W. C. BARSTOW ~A . MBRIDGE, IRA BURSLEY ,‘MLIJM BUS. T. B. CROPPER SO UTH AMERICA, D. G. BAILEY 600 tons.. 7th Aug. ''.GLAND, B. 1.. WAITE 730 tons.. 19th Aug. These Ships are all of the first-class ; commanded by men , 1 , 4 char ac t er an d exper i ence . The Passage Money is esta blished at Twenty-five Guineas, for which ample Stores of. V'',rY description will be provided, with the exception of • %Ines and Liquors, which will be furnished by the Steward, If required. BARING BROTHERS and Co. Freight by these vessels will be collected at the rate of 4 nollus 80 cents to the pound sterling. " 7 3 For NEW YORK, The well-Inown American coppered and copper fastened Ship SABINA, -•-` Capt. S. MATTSON ; Register 450 tons : Prince's Dock. Al the first-class American coppered and copper-fastened Ship SARAH PARKER, Captain DAVIES ; Register 400 tons : Victoria Dock. And the first-class American coppered and copper.fasteued Ship TAMENEND, Capt. BORLAND ; Register 500 tons : Prince's Dock. Also, the fine new American Ship WALE S, Captain L. L. WATTS ; Register 447 tons Victoria Dock. Aud chin - D I' tv • "- Captain JAMES L. LAmer.ter ; Register 665 tons : Prince's Doc k. Theabove first-class vessels have very superior accommoda t,'ons for cabin passengers , and w ell known for fast stilling.— ior particulars of same, freight, &c. apply to the respective taptains, on board, or to GA LT, BARFF, and BENNETT. Freight payable at four dollars and eighty cents per pound sterling. For steerage passage apply to J. W. SHAW , Waterloo road. • (One iconcern.) 33riti61) ~~ --- - . To sail This Day. For QUEBEC, t F The well-known Ship PYRENEES, Of London ; gL , re; 300 tons : Waterloo Dock.—For particulars of fr . • cabin passage, &e. apply to GALT, BARFF, and BENNETT. Freight payable at eight per cent. premium. For steerage passage apply to J. W. SHAW, Waterloo road. To sail immediately. e t'' . ' . For MONTREAL, ', The British-built Brig RALPH WYLAM, i 4 P. APKENzig, Maiter ; ' A 1 , and coppered, burthen per register 276 tons, and sails fast. For QUEBEC, . . • The Cumberland-built Brig LADY DOUGLAS. JOHN LOGAN, Master ; liurthen per register 243 tons, and will meet with despatch .— P o or passage r freight or passage apply to KENNETH DOWIE and Co., or J. NELSON WOOD and Co. reight payable at the exchange of eight per cent. premium. XV.—No. 764.1 AND GENERAL C HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, DERBY ROAD, BOOTLE. By Mr. WALKER, On THURSDAY next, the 23d instant, at Eleven o'clock pre cisely, on the Premises, nearly opposite Derby Cottages, Derby-road, Bootle, THE useful HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, belonging to a Person giving up the said Premises. May be viewed on the morning of sale, and Catalogues had on the Premises, and of Mr. WALKER, 31, Church street. PAINTINGS, 4-e. By Mr. WALKER, Without reserve,--On THURSDAY nest, the 23d instant, at Eleven o'clock precisely, at his Rooms, 31, Church street, AGENUINE Collection of PAINTINGS, ENGRAV INGS, and a few valuable DRAWINGS, removed for the convenience of Sale. May be viewed To-morrow, the 22d instant, and Cata logues had of Mr. WALKER, 31, Church-street. SPLENDID CABINET FURNITURE, PIANO- FORTE, &c. By Mr. WALKER, On TUESDAY next, the 28th instant, at Eleven o'clock pre _ cisely, at his Rooms, 31, Church-street, - AVERY superior STOCK f CABINET FURNITURE, being the property of an eminent and extensive Manu facturer. - The - ROSEWOOD FoaNiTuRE comprises Sets of Chairs, occasional Chairs, Couches, Sofas, Circular - Loo Tables, Chiffonier, Bookcase, &c. The MAHOGANY FURNITURE comprises Sets of Chairs, Lounging Chairs, Library Chairs, Sofas, two splendid Sets of Loo Dining Tables, one Set Telescope Dining Tables, Circular and Oblong Loo Tables, Consoling Tables, two splendid Sideboards, three very superior Winged Wardrobes, including a Lady's Wardrobe, Toilet and Cheval Glasses, &c. Also, by permission, will be Sold, at the same time, a superior Six-octave PIANO-FORTE. May be viewed on Saturday next, the 25th, and Monday, he 27th instant, and Catalogues had of Mr. WALKER. TO WHEELWRIGHTS, FARMERS, AND OTHERS. • By GEORGE ASHTON, TO -MORROW, (Wednesdayo the 22d instant, at Twelve o'clock at Noc•n,_on the Premises, Moor-lane, in Walton, in the county of Lancaster, - 9 1 HE Sycamore, Ash, Elm, Beech, Poplar, Chesnut, Alder, and Willow TIMBER, fallen and now lying on the Premises, Moor-lane, the Property of R. LeylanU, Esc]. Also, a variety of FARMING IMPLEMENTS, &c., com prising two Broad-wheeled Carts, with Iron Arms •, one Ditto, with Wood Tree; covered Milk Cart; Shaft Horse and Leading Gears, Iron and Wood Ploughs and Harrows, an excellent Malt Mill, Corn Trial, Churn, with Fly Wheel, Brook and Drawing Nets, Kitchen Dressers, with Drawers, Fall Table, Meat Safe, Half-Barrels and Casks, Weigh Beam and Boards, and other Effects. For further particulars apply to Mr. HUGHES, Joiner, Walton, who will show the Lots. On FRIDAY, the 15th day of May next, at Twelve o'clock at Noon, at the Clarendon Rooms, South John-street, LiN excellent DWELLING-HOUSE an d PREMISES, situate in Great George's-place, at the corner of Upper Frederick-street,in. Liverpool, lately the residence of John Bather, Esq., deceased. The Property comprises an area of 1500 square feet, or thereabouts, fronting towards the Hack uv..Cfmh,,qtami../mnr,site_st_____l..o..'. M.,-k, Public-house, for either of which purposes it is well adapted. The Tenure is Leasehold under the Corporation of Liverpool for two lives, and twenty-one years after the death of the survivor. A considerable portion of the purchase money may remain, for several years, on Mortgage of the Premises, if required. For further particulars apply to Mr. SNOWBALL, Solicitor, 16, Castle-street. r HE Trustees of the late Duke of Bridgewater, HEREBY GIVE NOTICE, that the New Dock, termed the " EGERTON DOCK," built expressly for the accommoda tion of the Timber Trade, at the south end of the town of Liverpool, is now completed and open. Egerton Dock is conveniently situated, immediately adjacent to the Timber Yards, and near Brunswick Dock, and will be a considerable saving in Cartage to Shippers and Receivers of Timber. Those parties who wish to Ship at Duke's Dock may do so as heretofore. JAMES PENDLEBURY, Agent. AMBROSE VEEVERS, Timber Clerk. Bridgewater Office, Duke's Dock, Liverpool, 20th April, 1840. • rfillE Commissioners in a fiat in bankruptcy, bearing date 1. the Nineteenth day of December, 1839, awarded and is sued forth against CHARLES JAMES WILSON WHAR TON, of Liverpool, in the county of Lancaster, provision dealer, dealer and chapman, intend to meet on WEDNESDAY next, the Twenty-second (lay of APRIL instant, at One o'clock in the Afternoon, at the Clarendon Rooms, Liver pool, in order to audit the accounts of the assignees of the estate and effects of the said bankrupt under the said fiat, pursuant to an act of parliament made and passed in the sixth year of the reign of his late Majesty King George the Fourth, intituled " An Act to amend the Laws relating to Bankrupts." CORNTH WAITE, Solicitor. THE Commissioners in a fiat in bankruptcy, bearing dAte the Nineteenth day of December. 1839, awarded and is sued forth against CHARLES JAMES WILSON WHAR TON, of Liverpool, in the county of Lancaster, provision dealer, dealer and chapman, intend to meet on WEDNESDAY next, the Twenty-second day of APRIL instant, at Two o'clock in the Afternoon, at the Clarendon Rooms, Liverpool, in order to make a dividend of the estate and effects of the said bankrupt, when and where the creditors who have not already proved their debts are to come prepared to prove the same, or they will be excluded the benefit of the said divi dend, and all claims not then proved will be disallowed. CORNTHWXITE, Solicitor. AATHEREAS, a fiat in bankruptcy is awarded and issued V V forth against BETTY SMITH, of Southport, in the county of Lancaster, board and lodging-house keeper, dealer and chapwoman, and she being declared a bankrupt, ►s hereby required to surrender herself to the Commissioners in the said fiat named, or the major part of them, on the 24th day of APRIL instant, and on the 26th day of MAY next, at Twelve at Noon on each day, at the Clarendon Rooms, in South John-street, in Liverpool, in the said county of Lan caster, and make a full discovery and disclosure of her estate and effects, when and where the Creditors are to come pre pared to prove their debts, and at the first sitting to choose Assignees, and at the last sitting the said bankrupt is required to finish her examination, and the creditors are to assent to or dissent from the allowance of her certificate. All per sons indebted to the said bankrupt, or that have any of her effects, are not to pay or deliver the same but to whom the commissioners shall appoint, but give notice to Messrs. JOHNSON, SON, and WEATIFIRRALL, Solicitors Temple, London, or to Messrs. C. and C. H. Woon, Solicitors, Manchester. MONS. LE DRAY, SURGEON-DENTIST, from the Firm of LE DRAY and CO., London. SCURVY in the GUMS EFFECTUALLY REMOVED. ARTIFICIAL TEETH SUPPLIED WITHOUT WIRES, SPRINGS, OR CLASPS. LOOSE TEETH FASTENED. And filling Decayed Teeth with Mineral Marmoratum. MONS. LE DRAY and CO., Surgeon-Dentists, respect, fully inform the Nobility, Gentry, and Inhabitants of Liver pool and its vicinity, that they have opened an Establishment permanently at No. 38, SEEL-STREET, eight doors from Berry-street. They continue to fill up the cavities of De cayed Teeth with their Mineral Marmoratum, without the least pain, heat, or pressure ; it is placed into the cavity in an almost liquid state, and in a few seconds gets hard, pre venting and curing the Tooth-ache, arresting all further pro gress of decay, and rendering the operation of extraction unnecessary, The Mineral not only converts a mere shell into a sound and useful tooth, but, by completely stopping up the cavity, prevents effectually that unpleasant taint of he breath which invariably accompanies a decayed tooth. Among the various disorders of the Teeth and Gums, there are none more destructive in their effects, or more generally prevalent, than Scurvy ; and it is well known that the loss of Teeth arises more from this cause than any other. It affects individuals of all ages and of all constitutions, and is the primary cause of Tooth-ache and decay. To those so affected, Mons. LE DRAY and Co, have to inform them, that they can effectually remove this destructive complaint by a single application, without the slightest pain. Artificial and Natural Teeth, of surpassing beauty, fixed from one to a complete set, without extracting the roots or giving any pain, without springs, wires, or ligatures, an swering all the purposes of Mastication and Articulation, remaining perfectly secure in their places, and may be taken out and replaceil by the wearer with . the greatest facility, at the following Paris charges : A single Artificial Tooth J. complete Set A complete Set of Natural Teeth, on fine gold plate An entire Set of Natural or Terro Metal. lie Teeth, highly finished, in the first style, with fine gold sockets, usuahy charged 40 guineas Loose Teeth fastened, arising either from age, disease, or mercury, and deficiencies of palate effectually remedied. Artificial Teeth out of repair, remodelled to fit the mouth, and restored equal in beauty and durability to their original state. Attendance from Nine till Seven, and on Sundays from Nine till Two. cre?:r For the convenience of country patients, Monsieur La DRAY and Co. are enabled to fix a partial or complete set of Teeth at one sitting, without the least pain or incon venience. £0 10 0 5 5 0 No. 70, Seel-street, Eight Doors from Berry-street, Liverpool. DECLINING BUSINESS, d vi-194-eid-L:), k t ; 0,7--1,-,-_, 1,_„...,......) 4 , , e „. „... , 64 1 ." 4 0. :: • z. ‘,... . \ster , ljl9 <t4r ,t''' --,,,, p ~ 4.,: . ,14, +.,,. . 4 . 1 ,. 4 • •--r , f•c. ~.t . , ..'.. , , iii- ... .. . 4 ...,. 1 , 1. . • ',.• -, ' •-.0 1' it .1 -, • . ',', i — .. - 1 . , .. 14 - 11 l. ,"-: " 0 AIMERCIAL ADVERTISER. HEARTS RESOLVED AND HANDS PREPARED, THE BLESSINGS THEY ENJOY TO GUARD.-SMOLLET, TUESDAY, APRIL 21, IS-10. UNRESERVED SALE OP SILK MERCER'', LINEN AND WOOLLEN DRAPERY GOODS, tiv. Ste. W ILLIAM SLATER, 3, WATERLOO-PLACE, CHURCH STREET, begs to. intimate to his numerous Friends and the. Public, that, in the hope of RESTORING HIS HEALTH, he has at length adopted the recommendation of the Faculty, to Rtnitt FRONI BUSINESS. The short intermediate period requisite to carry this purpose into effect, will he employed in DISPOSIN3 OF his extensive and va luable STOCK, at a great Redaction in Price. This deci sion has only been formed by hits in preference to the RISK that would necessarily be incurred by transferring his Esta blishment to a Successor on Credit Terms. The Stock in Trade (the greater portion of which has been bought for the present and approaching seasons) consists of a splendid assortment of rich Satinets, Gros de Naps, Satins, a choice selection of Manchester, Landon, and Swiss Printed Calicoes and Muslins, French and English Merinos, Table Linen and Sheetings, 7-Bths and 4-4ths Irish Gras'-bleached Linen, Hosiery, Gloves, Shawls, Ribbons, and a good stock of Counterpanes, Quilts, Blankets, Flannels, a few superior Woollen Cloths and Cassimeres, &c. &c. Wm. SLATER, having invariably made his Purchases from the most reputed Manufacturers, presumes to affirm that his Stock, in point of real and substantial quality, is inferior to none in the trade : and he therefore, with confidence, solicits an early inspection of it by his Friends and the Public, being determined, from the circumstances already alluded to, to re duce his Prices to such a scale es cannot fail to secure a prompt disposal of the whole of his superior Goods. In consequence of the crowded state of the Shop during the last few days, the Sh op w ill not b e opene d until Half-past Ten each morning. rind P. RALPHS respectfully inform their Friends 1 • and the Public, that they have just completed their Purchases for the SPRING TRADE ; and, owing to the extreme depression in almost every department of Manu factures, their present Stock will be found to deserve a con tinuance of that support which they have hitherto so libe rally experienced. _ That system with which they set out,- and which has gained for them the confidence of all their Customers, will ever be strictly adhered to ;—their business shall be conducted re spectably; and though they pride themselves on keeping the best of Goods, they will not be undersold" by any House in the Trade. 2, WATERLOO-PLACE, Church-street. FANCY DRESSES. D. L. JOSEPH, of th e R EPOSITORY , 42, B OLD - STREET , .1-0 • begs to inform the Public of Liverpool that he has made arrangements with Mr. SIMMONS, of the Strand, London, for his extensive Wardrobe of FANCY DRESSES, UNIFORMS, COURT SUITS, and COSTUMES of all NATIONS. The above is NOW ON VIEW, at 42, BOLD-STREET. SUITS for SALE or HIRE, and made to order. An immense variety of FANCY TRIALvIINGS, GIR DLES, PEARLS, gce • THE APPROACHING FANCY DRESS BALL. A.TKINSON, THEATRICAL SWORD AND ORNAMENT • MANUFACTURER, Chorley-court, next to Fontenoy street, bottom of Dale-street, informs the Ladies and Gen tlemen of this town that he is the ONLY MANUFACTURER OUT OF LONDON of all kinds of GOLD and SILVER TINCEL, LACE, FRINGES, CORDS, TASSELS, FOIL-ST ONE JEWELLERY, SPANGLES, and every ARITICLE of THEATRICAL ORNAMENT. Also, SWORDS for all Costumes. To those who may want any of the above, will find it to their advantage to favour him with their orders. GRAND FANCY DRESS BALL. J OHN HART, of 6G, REGENT -STREET, and 319, STRAND. returns his grateful acknowledgments to the Nobility and Gentry for their patronage on former occasions, and begs to inform them that he has again arrived in Liverpool, with Fifty NEW DRESSES, made for the Eglington Tourna ment, added to his alteady magnificent STOCK, making upwards of GOO of the best Dresses extant. Full particulars will be advertised in a few days. BY ESPECIAL PERMISSION OF HER MAJESTY. WILLIAM, BURLAND respectfully informs the No bility, Gentry, and Cognoscenti of Liverpool and its Vicinity, that the MAGNIFICENT PICTURE OF THE QUEEN'S CORONATION, by GEORGE HAYTER, ESQ., is now EXHIBITING at his ROOMS, 36, CHURCH STREET, and will remain on View until Saturday, the 25th instant. Admission by Ticket only, which may be had on application at the Rooms. 36, Chrtrch-street, April 21st, 1840. DANKRUPTS' and INSOLVENTS' BOOKS and -1-1 P ACCOUNTS INVESTIGATED, their ESTATES WOUND UP, and DEBTS COLLECTED, by JOHN DAVIES, Accountant, 40, Seymour -street. TO AGRICULTURISTS & CONSUMERS OF BONE MANURE.—WARRANTED NOT BOILED. 14, ONE DUST, from the Saw ; Ditto, Ground, 4 and I in .13 mash ; to be had in Hogsheads, prepared for shipment to the West Indies, and delivered at Liverpool at £7 per to n . Apply to Mr. JOHN B ROWNE , 6 , Duke's Dock. Cork, March 23, 1840. XTANTED, an Out-door APPRENTICE to a WOOL LEN DRAPER and TAILOR.—AppIy to Jos. ATHERTON, 58, South Castle-street. OPPORTUNITY FOR .PARTNERSHIP. OR PUR CHASE OF A WINE BUSINESS OF FIRST RANK. THE Proprietor of a very Old-established BOTTLING 1 WINE BUSINESS, in Liverpool, of the first charge ter and connexions, is desirous either of relieving himself from a part of his too arduous duties by introducing, as an active PARTNER, a Gentleman of competent capital, busi ness habits, and connexions, or of relinquishing it entirely upon eligible terms, in which latter case the large and valuable Stock, comprising Wines of the most distinguished shippers, may be taken at a valuation, and for the payment of which every facility, in p o i n t o f t i me, would b e granted on security, the Proprietor reserving in his own hands the settle ment of the present book debts. Further particulars may be. known on application to Messrs. CHRISTOPHER BUSHELL and Co., Wine Brokers, Liverpool. LIVERPOOL FRIENDLY LOAN SOCIETY. WILLIAM EARLE, Esq., Chairman. JOHN PEMBERTON HEYWOOD, Esq., TI WILLIA.m WALLACE C URRIE , Esq., j B. HEYWOOD JONES, Esq., Treasurer. THOMAS AVISON, Esq., Solicitor. DIRECTING COMMITTEE. Thome Bolton, Esq. Rev. C. Morrell, A.M. W. W. Currie, Esq. James Mulleneux, Esq. Wm. Earle, Esq. William Rathbone, Esq. J. P. Heywood, Esq. Richard Rathbone, Esq. Hugh Hornby, Esq. Rev. J. H. Thom. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. Mr. J. L. Aspland, Mr. Roger Gaskell, F. Boult, Jun. A. Higginson, W. Crompton, F. Hornblower, Robert A. Fletcher, J. Naegeli. HONORARY SECRETARY. Rev. J. Johns. AGENT. . Mr. Joseph Youlton. LOANS. A Friend pet Rev. J. IL.R.J. ,per Rev.J.Johns£2 10 Johits . £so 0 Rev. J. Johns J. P. Heywood, Esq.. 25 0 Miss M. Hodgson 2O 0 T. Bolton, Esq... Do., Second Loan 25 01J. B. Yates, Esq 5 0 W. W. Currie, Esq... 10 01. Huddleston, Esq lO 0 A. R., per Rev.J,Johns 10 01Misses Yates . Miss Hazlitt, per D0..100 °Ars. Jones 25 0 DONATIONS. OSZ. Vsq. Tri O• T. Bolton, Esq 5 O,T Avison, Esq . - 5 0 W. W. Currie, Esq.... 10 O I T. B. Barclay, Esq 5 0 The Mayor(H.Hornby).2s 08. H. Jones, Esq r ) 0 H. Hornby, Esq 2O OiMiss Lawrence 1 0 J. Huddleston, Esq.... 30 0. ANNUAL SUBSCRIBERS. W. Rathbone, Esq.... £1 0 R. Gaskell, Esq £1 0 R. Rathbone, E5q..... 1 0 Mrs. Gaskell C. Holland, Esq. 1 0 rrHE above Society was established (in conformity with I. Act 5 and 6W.4, c 23) on the 21st of November, 1839, for the purpose of assisting the struggling and deserving among the labouring classes of this town, by the Loans of sums of money, of not less than £1 each, and not more than £l5, to be repaid by Weekly Instalments, at the rate of One Shilling in each Pound. The Capital of the Society consists of Loans, Donations, and. Annual Subscriptions. On Loans made to the Society, Interest is allowed at the rate of 31 per cent. per annum. To borrowers from the Society, Interest is charged at the rate of 5 per cent. per annum. Similar Societies have been in operation for a number of years in various parts of Ireland, and more recently in Lon don, Brighton, and other towns and districts of England, and every where the results have been most beneficial and successful. A Society was established at Carnew, in the county of Wicklow, in 1824, since which time about £58,000 have been circulated, as Loans, within the district of ten miles round, without a single loss. The Committees of this Society, in introducing it to the public notice, have the satisfaction of being able to state, that, having been tried for a quarter of a year, at a season when employment is scarce and the necessaries of life dear, its working has fully justified their confidence in the general integrity of the labouring classes and in the soundness of the principle upon which this mode of assisting them is founded. While it affords assistance to honest industry, it wounds not the independence of any man. Loans, to the extent of £626, have been made to 181 persons. There has not been a single loss to the Society. Applications for Loans are made weekly to the extent of from £l5O to £2OO, many of which cannot be entertained, solely in consequence of the want of funds. Justified as they consider themselves by their success thus far, the Com mittees earnestly hope that this appeal will obtain for them the prompt co-operation of many friends of the industrious poor to whom this Society has been hitherto unknown. Above is a List of the Committees and Officers of the Society, and of the Loans, Donations, and Subscriptions already received. By direction of the Committee, J. JOHNS, Hon. Sec. T HE celebrated Cordial BALM of SYRIACUM, or NATURE'S GRAND RESTORATIVE. There is nothing more remarkable in the social habits of the present day, and more particularly in those of the past century, than a general disregard to the maxims of prudence in regard. to health and enjoyment. Hence the vast multi tudes who, having acquired the portion of an enfeebled con stitution, are doomed to the class of habitual invalids. Their minds anxious, unsteady, or sluggish, and their bodies weak, the natural functions of life are discharged laboriously, with pain and difficulty. For this state of nervous derange ment, the celebrated CORDIAL BALM OF SYRIACUM BRISTOL AND EXETER RAILWAY. CALL OF TEN POUNDS PER SHARE, Being the Ninth Instalment, and making, with former Calls, the sum of Fifty Pounds per Share. MITE Directors of this Company, und er th e prov i s i o ns of A the Act of Incorporation, HEREBY GIVE NOTICE. that the Proprietors of Shares are required to pay, on orbefore the 6th day of May next, at any of the undermentioned Banks, the sum of TEN POUNDS on each of their respec tive Shares, viz. LONDON LIVERPOOL MANCHESTER. will be found to havepeculiarefficacy, strengthening the lan guid system and shedding new hope on the mind. A perse verance in its use has been the happy means of relieving many thousands, and of restoring a great number to the per manent enjoyment of life. It is remarkable for its efficacy in all disorders of the digestive organs, and is especially recom mended to those who, from the irregularities of youthful age, habits of studious application, or a life of pleasure, have fallen into a despondent state of Mind, and that distressing train of symptoms commonly denominated the NERVOUS. In such persons the mental are not less enfeebled than the corporeal, and to them a remedy that acts with efficacy, with out interfering with domestic habits, is peculiarly desirable. Its primary object is to relieve those persons who, by an immoderate indulgence in their passions, have ruined their constitutions and brought on a perfect tabis dorsalis; or, in their way to the consummation of that deplorable malady; the affected with any of those previous symptoms that betray its approach, as the various affections of the nervous system, obstinate gleets, involuntary emissions, excesses, irregu larity, weakness, total impoten c y, b arrenness . & c . B u t the relief the CORDIAL BALM OF SYRIACUM ge nerally administers is not confined to these alone : the latitudinarian by birth, who has_ received from his parents the inheritance of a diseased and unprolific frame—the deli cate female, whom an immured and inactive life, together with an immoderate use of tea and other weak and watery aliments, has, without any fault of hers, brought on all the calamitous symptoms of a co nsumptive habit, and are, with out timely assistance, sinking into a premature grave ! Such as these, under Divine Influence, the Cordial Balm of Sy riacum will restore to the enjoyment of all the comforts of life. It is universally admired, being pleasant to the taste and smell, gently astringes the fibres of the stomach, and gives that proper tensity which a good digestion requires. To the young it will afford lasting health, strength, and spirits, in place of lassitude and debility, and to the aged and infirm it will assuredly furnish great relief and comfort, by gently and safely invigorating the system. It will not give immortality, but if it be in the power of medicine to gild the autumn of declining years, and calmly and serenely protract the close of life beyond its narrow span, this restorative is capable of effectina this grand desideratum. The Cordial is highly esteemed in the East and West In di,,s for nourishing and invigorating the nervous system and acting as a general restorative on debilitated constitutions, arising from bilious complaints contracted in hot climates. ' The studious as well as the sedentary part of the community should never be without the Cordial Balm of Syriacum, which removes diseases of the head, invigorates the mind, rnproves the memory, and enlivens the imagination. Sold in bottles, price Ils. each, or the quantity of four in one Family Bottle for 355., by which one I Is. bottle is saved, duty included. Prepared only by Messrs. Perry and Co., Surgeons, a t 22, Slater-street, Liverpool, and 4, Great Charles-street; Bir mingham. • Observe, are genuine witho u t th e s i gnature of R. and L. PERRY and Co., impressed in a stamp on the outside of 1 each wrapper, to imita which is a fel on y o f th e d eepest dye. Letters for advice must be post paid, and contain the usual fee of one pound. At 22, SLATER-STREET, LIVERPOOL, (Private Antrance First Door up the Passage.) BRISTOL. Messrs. Glyn, Halifax, Mills, and Co. The Bank of Liverpool. The South Lancashire Bank. Messrs. Jones, Loyd, and Co. Messrs. Miles, Harford, and Co. Messrs. Baillies, Ames, and Co. Messrs. Stuckey and Co.'s Banking Com pany, or at either of their Branches. The West of England and South Wales District Bank, or at either of its Branches. The National Provincial Bank of England. 'Messrs. Sanders, Sons, and Co. Messrs. Cole, Holroyd, and Co. The Devon and Cornwall Banking Com pany. Messrs. Milford and Co. The West of England and South Wales District Bank, or at either of its L Branches. ire instructed to charge interest at the rate ;. per Annum on all Arrears. FREDERICK RICKETTS, Chairman. J. B. BAD HAM, Secretary. 1-street, Bristol, 'l, 1840. rate of Five per Cent. p er A nnum, will be lents in anticipation of Calls. Ex ETF.R The Bankers ai of Five per Cent, Office, 30, Broad 3d Apri, Interest at the allowed on paymi — MORISON'S MEDICINES—SPURIOUS IMITA TIONS. XTOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that I have commenced II Proceedings at Law against ROlitRT SALMON, of Far ringdon-street, London, for selling Medicines to the late Mr. JAMES MALLARS, under my name, with which Medi cines I am totally unconnected. JAMES MORISON, the Hygeist. British College of Health, • New Road, London, April Bth, 1840. ARTICLES FOR THE TOILET ATKINSON'S : A TKINSON'S BEARS' GREASE , we ll k nown i n most parts of the world for promotingthe growth of the Hairs lowest price in pots or bottle low priced articles sold as B s ea 2 r s ; 6 )e 4 1 . com mon Potnatums, and instead of the hair ; they are alco'tnhuleayilltuyhmeienrur' easily detected by any one who has used Grease a re the genuine Bears' Grease. ATKINSON'S OLD BROWN WINDSOR SOAP, well known t o mos t o f th e N o bilit y an d Gentry for making the skin, however red or harsh, soft, white, and even. ATKINSON'S COLD CREAM OF ROSES for cooling the skin, and preventing its chapping in the most inclement weather; it is also an excellent lip salve. FOR THE TEETH AND GUMS. HUDSON'S BOTANIC TOOTH POWDER & TINC TURE. These dentifirices, which have so much attracted the attention of the medical profession are remedies for all disorders of the mouth ; they cure the scurvy in the gum s , making them firm and of a healthy redness, and sweeten the breath ; they clear the tartar from the teeth, fasten such as are loose, arr e s t the progress of decay , make them beautifully white, and preserve them sound to the latest period of life. CA UTION.—None of the above are genuine hut those which hive attached to the label a small address stamp, printed in colours similar to a patent medicine stamp. Sold by J. and E. ATKINSON, Perfumers, 24, Old Bond street, London, and, by appointment, by m2st Perfumers. {PRICE FIVEPENCE WILLIAM EDWARDS, W/NR. AND PORTER MERCHANT, 24. NORTH JOHN-STREET, LIVERPOOL. WINES of the most esteemed vintages, in wood and bottle, Lecoq Freres (Cognac) FINE PALE BRANDY, vintage 1829 ; in Cases of one dozen bottles or two gallons. Superior LONDON and DUBLIN PORTER, in Pints and Quarts. THE MISSES PERKINS' FAMILY • BOARDING HOUSE, No. 70, DUKE -STREET, LIVERPOOL. rPHE MISSES PERKINS have much pleasure in ac knowledging the kind support of their Friends in their late residence, 68, Duke-street, and, in soliciting their future patronage, beg to inform them, they have taken the adjoin ing large and splendid Mansion, No. 70, DUKE-STREET, formerly the residence of Sir William Barton, which has been thoroughly repaired, decorated, lighted with gas, and fitted up with every convenience, and is in every respect suitable for the reception of families of the first distinction, who can be accommodated with private Drawing Rooms, if required. Merchants and Gentlemen visiting Liverpool will find this a desirable residence, being within five minutes' walk of the Exchange, Postoffice, Custom-house, &c. ST. NICHOLAS'S CHURCH. l AN SUNDAY MORNING nex t, th e 2G t h i nstant, a ‘../ SERMON will be Preached, in this Church, by the Rev. Rector BROOKS, and a Collection made in aid of the funds of the BLUE COAT HOSPITAL. MARINERS' CHURCH. rriliE ANNUAL MEETING of the SUBSCRIBERS 11 to, and Friends of, the MARINERS'ICHURCH, will be held on THURSDAY next, the 23d instant, at the Floating Church, George's Dock, at Twelve o'clock precisely ; the Rev. Chancellor RAIKES in the Chair. The Rev. HUGH M'NEILE and other Clergymen will attend. ADAM HODGSON, 1 Secre' aries. THOS. FORSYTH, I Liverpool, April 18, 1840. MECHANICS' INSTITUTION. MO-MORROW- (Wednesd a y), th e 22d i nstant, at Half- I. past Seven, P.IM. T. J. SERLE, Esq., of London, will commence a Course of Six Lectures on some of the CHARACTERS of SHAKSPEARE'S PLAYS. To be followed by a Course of Pour Lectures on METEORO LOGY, by WILLIAM RHIND, Esq., M.R.C.S. Annual Subscription, One Guinea. Ladies' Ditto, Half a Guinea. Apprentices or Sons of Members, ss. Appren tices of Non-Members, 10s. 6d. Single Lectures, is. The Institution will Re-open, after the Easter Holidays, To -MORROW (Wednesday), the 22d instant. W. B. HODGSON, Secretary. I‘fESSRS. LACE and ADDISON be g , to call the -al attention of the Profession to the following List of LAW FORMS, which are kept constantly on Sale, at their Establishment IN BANKRUPTCY. 1.-Bond to the' Chancellor, with Affidavit. 2.-Petition to Ditto for Fiat. 3.-Style and Title and Memorandum of Commissioner's Qualification. 4.-Deposition of Petitioning Creditor's Debt. 5.- „ of the Trading.. 6.- „ of the Act of Bankruptcy. • 7.-Memorandum of the Adjudication. .-Warrant of Seizure. 9.-Bankrupt's Summons with Protection. 10.-Witnesses Summons. ' 11.-Advertisement of the Bankruptcy. 12.-Appointment of Provisional Assignee. 13.-IVlemorandum of Bankrupt's First Surrender. 14.-Commissioner's Certificate of Choice of Assignees. 15.- 7/ ' with Affidavit of Executio n . 16.-Memorandum of the Choice of Assignees. 17.- 71 of Adjourned Ditto. 18.- of Bankrupt's Examination, first and second sheets. 19.-Memorandum of Appointment of Audit Meeting. 20.- „ Auditing Assignees' Accounts. 21.- „ Adjourned Auditing Assignees' Accounts. 22.- /7 First Dividend. - 23. Adjourned Dividend. 24.-Bill of Costs against Petitioning Creditor. 25,-Costs in Bankruptcy. 26.-List of Debts proved at each Meeting. • 27.-List of Debts for Certificate. 28.-Affidavit of seeing Creditors sign Certificate. 23.-Memorandum of Commissioners signing Certificate. 30.-Affidavit of Conformity. 31.-Common Depositions. 32.-Depositions on Bills. 33.-Memorandum of a single Commissioners' Qualifica. non. 34.-Memorandum Final Dividend. 35.-Power of Attorney to vote in Choice of Assignees. 36.- to sign- Certificate. 37.- • 19 to receive Dividend. - • W--Allowance for Maintenance. 39.-Assignees' Summons. 40.-Affidavit of Debt for Proof at a Distance. 41.- „ on Bills Ditto. 42,47iiiderni.Receipts. - Fran usually allou bil the Uminzissloners. Files for the Proceedings. MISCELLANEOUS. Writ of Summons, Superior Courts. C. P. L. Affidavit of Service of Writ of Summons. Retainers, Debt and Case. Serviceable Process, B. C. Bailable Ditto, If Declarations, B. C., Debt and Case. Notices of Declaration, Superior Courts. C. P. L. B. C. PI Subpoenas, Superior Courts. C. P. L. B. C. Subpamas , Duces Tecum, Superior Courts. C. P. L. f 1 , /7 13. C. Felony Subpoenas , B. C; Fi. Fa.'s Debt and Case, B. C. LINED AND PLAIN DRAFT, BRIEF, AND OTHER PAPERS, NOTARIAL PRESSES AND WAFERS, &C. The following FORMS of CUSTOM-HOUSE ENTRIES are kept CONSTANTLY ON SALE,and may be procured at the Standard-office : BRITISH GOODS OUTWARDS. 1. Liable to Half per Cent. Duty. 2. Duty Free. *2. For the Fisheries in Newfoundland and N. America. 3. Coals, Wool, &c. liable to the rated Duty. BONDING INWARDS. 4. A General Form. PAYING DUTY FROM THE SHIP. 5. Wine or Spirits. 6. Cotton Wool. 7. A General Form for all other Goods. FREE IN WARDS. 7. A General Form, same as above. PAYING DUTY ON GOODS IN BOND. 8. Sugar, whether 'B. P., Mauritius, or East India. 9. Cotton Wool. 10. Wine in Casks, not Cape. 11. Ditto in Bottles, ditto. 12. Cape Wine. 13. Rum, B.P. 14. Brandy, Geneva, and other Spirits. 15. All Goods paying Duty per Cwt. except Cotton Wool. 16. Tobacco. 17. Coffee, B.P. 18. A General Form f r all other Goods. 19. Tobacco Cigars. 20. Tea. COASTING FORMS AND DILLS OF LADING. ;*nteant gabigatiori. AMERICAN STEAMERS. For H ALTF A X anti BOSTON, • The Steam-ship UNICORN, Captain DOUGLAS, Will sail from LIVERPOOL, for the above Ports, on SATURDAY MORNING, the 16th of May next, with a limited number of Cabin Passengers. - - PASSAGE, INCLUDIN G PROVISIONS AND WINES , TO H a li t ,-- £3O I To Boston £33 __ alalltax Apply, in Glasgow, to .1. and G. BURNS ; and, in Liver Pool, to D. and C. WIVER, 12, Water-street. Nim..—Dne Notice will be given of the Days fixed for th e Stilings of the ROYAL MAIL STE kM-PACKETS, Ind of the Charge for Passage. &alto bp Auction. :~•~, THIS; DAY, (Tuesday,) the 21st instant, at Twelve o'clock, ai Carrie and Co.'s Office, Rumford-place, 60 Cases 1 White Brazil SUGAR, 350 Bags Lately landed ex Lima, from Paraiba.—For further particu. lard apply to Messrs. HADFM.D. BRAGA, and Co., Mer. chants, or to CORRIE and Co., Brokers. TO-MORROW, (Wednesday,) the 22d inst., at Twelve o'clock at No. 35, Tithebarn-street, 50 Tons LIMA WOOD, in Harbord's, Wapping, 60 Tons LIMA WOOD, in Freme's, Wapping, 40 Tons LIMA WOOD, in Birkett's, Crosbie-street, 30 Tons LIMA WOOD, in Parr's, Gilbert-street. Apply to ROWLINSON and ('N)., Brokers. On account of whom it may concern. To-mottnow, (Wednesday,) the 221 inst., at Twelve o'clock in Smith's Gateway, Lancelot's-hey, 2 CHAIN CABLES, 2 STREAM CABLES, I STREAM ANCHOR, 2 KEDGES, I l SAILS and 1 CAMBOOSE, Savejl from the Rival, wrecked on Rathlin Island.—Apply to Messrs. WanEs,,PICKEUSGILL, and Co., Merchants, or to CHARLES VAIRCL i PUGH, Broker. T F: 11. M S: FIRST CLASS. — Two:Guineas per Annum where the New Works are required exclusively, of which a sufficient number of copies are taken to ensure an immediate supply. SECOND CLAss.—One Guinea and a Half per Annum, for a general selection from the Catalogue; the New Works supplied in the proportion of one-half, together with the Reviews and Magazines. THIRD CLASS.—One Guinea per Annum, entitles the subscriber to a general selection from the Catalogue, with New Works occasionally, or Reviews and Magazines. DEFORMITIES. &c.—Mr. AMESBURY'S PRIVATE ORTHOPEDIC ESTABLISHMENTS. -- These Establishments are in Separate Houses appropriately arranged and classed, with due regard to Sex, Rank, and Age ; and are for the reception, accommodation, relief, and cure of persons afflicted with Deformity of the Spine, Chest, or Limbs ; Muscular Weakness, Stiff Joints, 'Weak Joints, &c• Con ducted by JOSEPH AMESBURY, Surgeon, London, M.R.C.S., &c., late Lecturer on Orthopaedic Surgery, &c. Mr. AMESBURY may be seen at his House, No. 59, Bur ton-crescent, every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, from Ten till Twelve o'clock. _:_SUBSTITUTES FOR STAYS. AMESBURY'S PATENT BOIIY SUPPORTS.—These Supports are used instead of Stays and Corsets, which are injurious to the natural form and developetnent of the Body. When the PATENT BODY SUPPORTS are used for the ordi nary purposes for which Stays and Corsets are employed, they afford effectual support to the Body, and at the same time exert a preservative influence, tending thereby to guard the Spine and Chest against Deformity, and to prevent un natural fulness of the Abdomen. They are also applied so as to produce a curative action whenever this is required, by which they alleviate and correct many of the defects and weaknesses to which the human spine, chest, and abdomen are liable. They are made in three varieties, to suit the various conditions of the Body i3l the single and married state.—lnvented by JOSEPH AMESBURY, Surgeon, London, M.R.C.S., &c., late Lecturer on Orthopaedic Surgery, In ventor of various Apparatus used in the Treatment of Frac tures; of the Patent Spine Support ; of the Patent Exercis ing Plane ; of the Patent Apparatus for removitu; Contractions of, and for Supporting, the Knees and other Joints ; of the Patent Apparatus for Club-Feet; and of other contrivances used by him in the alleviation and cure ofdeformity, stiffness, and weakness, as the same occur in the spine,chest,and limbs Mr. AMESBURY'S PATENT BODY SUPPORTS are stamped with the Royal Arms, and with the Inventor's Name and d-evice. Pamphlets respecting their application and use, may be had of his THOMAS in Town and Country. LAYTON, Chief Manager, Factory, 8, Berners-street, Oxford-street, London. Agents for Liverpool, Mesdames TAYLOR and HARNEY, 15, Slater-street,- who are permitted to refer to the first Medical Gentlemen in the town. * See AMEI4BURY'S Practical Remarks on the Nature and Treatment of Fractures of the Trunk and Extremities, 2 vols. Bvo. ; and his Practical Remarks on the Causes, Nature, and Treatment of Deformities, Stiffness, and Weakness in the Spine, Chest, and Limbs, Ist. vol. 4to. (to be published in April.) Longman and Co., Paternoster-row. MANTLES. ____ PRIPPS and SCURFIELD have the honour of intimat ing to the Ladies of Liverpool, that they have just com pleted their first Spring purchase of SHAWLS and MAN TLES, in Paris, brussels. and London ; together with some of the most beautiful productions of th e Celestial Empire ; and beg to assure the Nobility and Gentry, that their Stock of the same is second to none in London or elsewhere. • The late decided turn in favour of Chine, Glace and Fa conne Shawls and Mantles has induced CRI PPS and SCU R FIELD to purchase largely of these luxurious Materials, and have no hesitation in saying that they are enabled to offer every description of Envelope 20 per cent, lower than any other house, under any circumstances. .Six beautifully executed Steel Engravings, of the latest modes, in Shawls and Mantles, &c., &c.. from the most au thentic sources, may be had gratis, on application -at their Warehouse. CRIPPS AND SCURFIELD, 48, BOLD -STREET. CASH ONLY, AND NO ABATEMENT. riflO he LET, several good OFFICES, w i t h or without I Warehouse Rooms, in Nos. 3 and 4, Wolstenholme square. Apply to JonN WINDER and Co. IRKENH EAD. 10 be SOLD or LET, " BRU NSWICK VILLA, " an excellent Family Residence, with Garden, Coach house, and Stable attached, within a few minutes' walk from Woodside Ferry. Ou SALE, Immediately adjoining the above,iipwards of 15,000 square yards of eligible BUILDING LAND, laid out in suitable Lots. To be LET, that very commodious DWELLING HOUSE, at Grange, at present occupied by John Forshaw Esq., with Coach-house, St a bl e , G ardens, Servants ' Cottage,, &c. And to be SOJD, about 100,000 yards of LAND adjoining, in Lots for Building. This Land has some of the best Building Sites in the neighbourhood of Birkenhead, com manding views of the River, port and town of Liverpool, and the adjacent country. For further partic;ulara apply to Mr. W. RAVENSCROFT, 1, King-street, Liverpool; or Mr. THOMAS WALLEY, Birken head. • MO BE SOLD, by PRIVATE' TREATY, a beautiful HOUSE, delightfully situated near West Derby, con taining Drawing-room, Dining ditto, Breakfast ditto, Library ditto, Butler's Pantry, two Kitchens, 13 or 14 Bed-rooms, excellent Gardens, Outbuildings, Hot-houses, &c., with four or ten statute Acres of Land. Also, in the same immediate neighbourhood, two detached HOUSES and OUTBUILD INGS, replete with every convenience, with about 5,000 yards of Land to each. A modern-built MANSION, with 30 statute Acres of LAND, four miles from Liverpool. Alrl xy- T'L! TT T.r rmiarl tree, three miles from Liverpool. A large Family DOUSE, North View, Everton. The Gardens and Pleasure Grounds are extensive, and enclosed with lofty and substantial Walls. A beautiful and valuable Freehold ESTATE, situate about three miles from the county town of Derby, containing 123 A. 3a. 19r., statute, in a ring fence, with a richly-Timbered Park. The House is modern, and suitable for the residence of a Noblman, the principal Rooms being- about 28 feet by 21. A Freehold ESTATE, comprising about 400 acres, with MANSION, and about 40 acres in Plantations, situate within three miles of Penrith. This Lot would be an excel lent investment. An ESTATE of 165 acres, with large MANSION, Hot houses, Gardens, and Pleasure Grounds, &c., situate in one of the most picturesque situations in the kingdom, ten miles north of Lancaster. Several very eligible Lots of LAND for Building upon, two, three, four, and five miles from Liverpool, in Lots of 16, 20, or 30 acres, or one or two acres in a Lot. A corner HOUSE and LAND, Great George-street, well adapted for a Shopotear St. James's Market. Also, upwards of Two Millions sterling of PROPERTY, in and near Liverpool, viz., in Bold-street, Renshaw-street, Duke-street, Castle-street, Water-street, Lord-street, John street, Tithebarn-street, &e., (too numerous to describe,) to suit purchasers, in Lots from £2OO to £20,000. Seventy-five Thousand Yards of LAND, Kennington, near London ; most eligible Building Land. Apply to T. A. DALE, Surveyor, 44, Castle-street, Liverpool. LONDON DYEING AND CLEANING ESTABLISH MENTS, No. 9, RANELAGH-STREET, AND 126, BOLD-STREET, LIVERPOOL. JOHNSON BROTHERS; from London, Silk, Woollen, and Cotton Dyers, Foreign and British Shawl Cleaners, Scourers, and Calenderers, take this opportunity of thanking their Friends, and the Ladies of Liverpool generally, for the patronage their Establishments have received for a series of years, and beg to inform there that they have REMOVED from the Shop lately occupied by them, No. 45, BOLD STREET, to No. 126, ON THE OPPOSITE SIDE, five doors from the top, where, in connexion with their Ranelagh-street Establishment, they hope, by strict attention to business, punctuality in all their engagements, extensive knowledge of th 3 science and experience of Dyeing, &c., and superior workmanship, to receive a continuance of that encourage ment which has hitherto been conferred on them. N.B.—COUNTRY AND FOREIGN ORDERS CAREFULLY ATTENDED TO. GRAND JUNCTION RAILWAY. The following are the Times of Departure from Lime-street, Liverpool, and from Liverpool-road, Manchester : TIMES OF DEPARTURE FROM LIVERPOOL AND MANCHESTER TO BIRMINGHAM. 3 so a.m. First Class, joins London Train at 8 30 a.m. ti a.m. Mixed PO „ 12 8 15 a.m. First Class ~ 1 15 p.m, Of 10 30 a.m. First Class 4 p.m. 2 t 12 15 p.m. First Class OP PO 6 p.m. 4 p.m. Mixed 7 p.m. First Class I. 12 FROM BIRMINGHAM TO LIVERPOOL . AND MANCHESTER 2 15 a.m. First Class—Meets N. Union Train to Preston at Parkside. 6 a.m. Mixed Train do 11 30 a.m. First Class 2 15 p.m. First Class 2 45 p.m. First Class—Meets N. Union Train to Preston at Parkside. 3 30 p.m. Mixed 5 p.m. First Class On Sunday the Departures will be 3 30 a.m. First Class, joins London Train at 8 30 a.m. 8 15 a.m. Mixed f t 99 30 p.m. 10 30 a.m. „ 7 p.m. „ f • 19 12 2 15 a.m. First Class 7 30 a.m. Mixed 11 30 a.m. „ 245 p.m. „ The Trains on Sundays stop at First Class Stations only. LIVERPOOL AND MANCHESTER RAILWAY. FROM MANCHESTHR TO L'POOL.. First Clas s Second Clas 0 Mornin - Morning., 7 g C) 0 pp — . 30 ° " II 15 ~ .. 11 45 „ 2 0 Afteru. ..*2 45 Aftern. 5 0 ~ •• 5 30 ~ 7 /5 Evening .. 7 15 Mixed I Stop only at Newton & Prkside I is Train does not start. till Three KnAvs. First Class Second Class 8 0 Morning.. 7 0 Mornin 5 0 Aftern. .. 5 30 Aftern. 7 15 Evening .. 7 15 Mixed Stop only at Newton Pc Prkside AND WIGAN. 1 FROM MANCRRSTER. 9 0 Mor ning. • First Class 11 15 „ 2 45 Aftern. 1 5 1, 7 15 ISDAYS FROM L'POOL TO MANCIIR9TER. First Class Second Class - Morning.. 7 0 Morning 8 45 .. 10 0 /0 n „ . 11 45 „ 2 0 Aftern. .. 2 :10 Aftern. 4 45 „ 5 30 „ 7 15 Evening .. 7 15 Mixed Stop only at Newton & Prkside I Except on Saturdays, when thi ON SVI First Class Second Class 9 0 Morning.. 7 0 Morning 5 0 Aftern. 5 30 After' , 7 15 Evening • • 7 1 5 Mixed top only at Newton & Prkside J TO PRESTON FROM LIVERPOOL. 8 45 Morning.. First Class I a 3o Aftern. .. Second Class 445 .r • • Mixed 715 „ .. First Class Second Class Mixed First Class ON 7 0 Morning.... Mixed 5 5o Afternoon.. ~ 7 0 /doming.— Mixed 5 30 Afternoon.. iLTON. PROM LIVERPOOL. 5 45 Morning.... First Class 12 0 •• • • 1.11 I 30 Afternoon .. Second Class 30 - 'FROM MANCHEPTER. 9 0 Morning.... First Class 11 15 2 45 Afternoon .. Second Class 5 30 DAYS. 7 0 Morning.... Second Class 5 30 Afternoon .. [ELMS. 7 0 Mornin ON SU g.... Second Class f, 3 0 Afternoon .. TO ST. FROM LIVERPOOL. 7 15 Ilorning....Second Class 10 0 ff 99 11'45 f. 119 2 30 Afternoon.. 5 30• 91 FROM MANCICKSTER. 7 30 Morning.... Second Class 10 0 „ •• • • Pt 11 45 •••• 2 45 Afternoon .. 5 30 •• • • PP MAYS. 7 e Morning.... Second Class 5 30 Afternoon., PP ORN GAP. FROM MANCUESTER.., 7 30 Morning.... Second. Class 11 35 „ 5 30 Aftcraoon ON SU! 7 o Morning.... Second Class 5 30 Afternoon .. 91 TIN RUN FROM LIVERPOOL. 7 16 Morning.... Second Ciao 1A es 1 -, 30 Afternoon .. 1,1 We are permitted to announce that two of the most i:r.- portant commercial bodies in this great commercial com munity, have appointed committees to examine and report on such evidence as may be laid before them respecting the following momentous question :—Does there, or does there not, exist sufficient documentary and inductive proof, to justify, or render it imperative on us, to come forward in our collective capacity, and petition the House of Commons Secretary ?—Glargou, Gonstit u ti ona l. fora solemn Parliamentary investigation into the o ffi c i a l con duct of the Foreign e'. , alrs bV Zurtion. FURNITURE, WINSTANLEYS' ROOMS. 1/FESSRS. THOS. WINSTANLEY and SONS respect- U 1 fully announce, that they will SELL by AUCTION, at their Rooms, Church-street, on WEDNESDAY, the 29th instant, and the following day, precisely at Eleven o'clock each day, An extensive Assortment of excellent HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, China, Cut Glass, Plated Articles, Six-. octave Semi-grand Piano-forte, by Broadzeood and Sons, se veral Cabinet and Square Do., by . Stodart and other favourite makers, Pair of 18-inch Globes,_Eight-day Timepiece, a va luable BAGATELLE T ABLE , 9 ft. 9 in. long by 3 feet wide, modern Chandeliers, Paintings, Framed Prints, &c., removed for the convenience of unreserved sale. The excellent MAHOGANY ARTICLES consist of Sets of Dining Tables. on Telescope Frames and Pillars and Claws, Pedestal and Celleret Sideboards, Circular and Elliptic Loo Tables, Library, Card, and Pembroke Ditto; modern Couches and Sofas, in Hair'Cloth and Merino Damask, capital Set of Dining-room and Parlour Chairs, Chiffonniers, Cabinets, Se cretaires. and Book-cases, Reclining Chairs, Hatstand, Hall Chairs, Winged and other Wardrobes, Chests of Drawers, &c. The CHAMBER FURNITURE co m p r i s e s severa l modern Four-post Bedsteads, handsomely fitted up with Morine and Printed Calico Hangings, seasoned Feather Beds. Hair Mat tresses and Bedding, Camp and French Bedsteads, with ap propriate Bedding, Painted Winged Wardrobes, Chests of Drawers, Toilet Table and Washstands, Venetian and Kid derminster Carpets, Fenders and Fire-irons, &c. A variety of handsome ROSEWOOD DRAWING-ROOM FUR NITURE, Ranges of Curtains, Brussels Carpets, &c. Office Fixtures, Shower Baths, Kitchen Requisites, and other Articles. The whole may be viewed on TUESDAX, the 28th instant, and Catalogues had at the Rooms. )..„, ‘V, -,-;—c „,„„ere_ ) (rig' 1) ;.; '6,......--1/ `t,•4P — v't- er-/--. QUESTION. COURIER. TO B 1 R ANDREW HALLIDAY ON THE WEST INDIA' ro THE EDITOR OF THE DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY Dcemb, . Sir,—l ha ve rea d w i th some attention, e and am er sorry to add with some regret, the letters which have appeared in the Courier ' from my old an d most esteemed friend Dr. Duncan, of Ruthwell, on the " West India Apprenticeship System." That a clergyman of the Doctor's good sense, sound judg ment, and high character, should.lend the sanction of his name to the circulation of reports, in every instance grossly exaggerated, and in many utterly false, has surprised me not a little, and the more especially as the rev. doctor appears to be very ignorant of the true bearing of the question on which he has written. It may be possible that in Jamaica some irregularities have taken place, and some cruelties have been practised, but 1 can assure yot4 sir, that even in that colony they could neither be so frequent nor - so continued unless indeed, ail the authorities were asleep, and the law totally disregarded. _ _ That this however is not altogether the case we have proof in a late trial that took place in the island where an appren ticed labourer recovered thirty pounds' damages against the keeper of a House .of Correction, for putting him to hard labour, when the sentence of the magistrate was simply im prisonment. I have no reason to speak well of West India planters. They persecuted me with a rancour that perhaps never was equalled, because they supposed I was one of their enemies—my character having preceded me, as a humble philanthropist, and my zeal, like Dr. Duncan's, having out run my discretion. A most horrid instance of cruelty and barbarity was de . tailed to me in a manner the most circumstantial, by a cler , gyman of great worth and long experience too, in the colo nies. He had the details from the suffering individual in a public prison. The object of their being mentioned to ree, was to get an investigation ordered from the colonial office, (with which it was known I corresponded), as it was said tb' local authorities wished to screen the guilty 'planter, and had refused to hear the slave's complaint. Now, sir, through my representation an inquiry was ordered—the whole rnatteas fully and fairly investigated, and then it turned out to be an artfully contrived tissue of falsehoods, founded upon a len; trifling incident, or rather accident, which might have hap pened in even the best regulated European family, as well as between a 'West India planter and his slave. If, then, a man who had experience, who had resided for years in the colonies, could he so easily imposed upon, we may well sup pose that a wandering philanthropist like Mr. Sturge, who went out on purpose to collect such tales, would find uo lack of informer s . I never met w i t h more shrewdness, ' cunning, aye, and sly wit, among any race of men than I found amongst the negro population of the West Indies. They will comprehend in a moment your object or intention, in entering into conversation with them—more especially if a stranger in the colony, and they are seldom at a lose in framing a romance, to suit the taste of the inquirer, or eo gratify himself with such information as they see he is in quest of. But lam wandering from the subject, which is the principal cause - of my addressing you—the question of abolishing " the apprenticeship System." And now, sir, I assert, without the fear of contradiction from practical men ; and I can Isrove from documents the most ample and authen • tic, that whatever may have occurred in Jamaica, the system has worked well—is working well, and that to alter or inter fere with the existing arrangements would he far more ruinous to the negro population than to their masters, the planters. The apprenticed labourer is now as free as any labourer in England, or any farm servant in Scotland. His interests are more strictly cared for, and his comforts more firmly secured, than are those of the labouring population in Britain. Every bias of the law is in favour of the negro, and against his qmployer, so that if cruelties are practised or injustice done him, the whole power of the court is at his command, and in the colonies (at least those which I have visited) neither power, wealth, nor rank could save a guilty- master from that punishment Which the law inflicted. But as I have already said and shown that I have little reason to praise West India planters, 1 must, in juetice to that greatly. misrepresented and calumniated chase of men state, and I do it with pleasure, that there have bein few instances indeed in the windward and leeward colonies, where any disposition was shown either to contravene the law or ill-treat the negro. It is impossible to do so with impunity. In the colonies where the proprietors are for the most part resident, the utmost harmony and good order prevails among all classes of the community. When ever there was anything like harshness in the commencement of the system, it was only when the estates were under the management of hirelings, and, I imagine!, the disorders that have taken place in Jamaica may be traced to the same cause, and from these hirelings, whether attornies, managers, or overseers, not being so strictly looked atter as they have been in the lesser colonies. It requires some person 'more ac quainted with human nature than an lion. earl or a noble marquis, to govern properly a West India colony. Look at the good order, industry, and happiness which such men ae Sir James Carmichael Smyth can procure for a whole con, munity, by merely carrying into effect the wholesome laws which have been passed for their governance. Sir Lionel Smith has neither the temper nor the talents of the Governor of BI itish Guiana; but still, I am certain, that since he as sumed the command in Jamaica, the abuses upon which Dr. Duncan has so largely commented, never could have taken plaCe. But ought a whole nation to be ruined and laid deso latate because there are a few individuals, who may have cam - witted robbery or murder, to be found within its boundaries Are our West India possessions to be lost and destroyed be cause in Jamaica there are one or two cruel managers ? God forbid! As well might you turn ten thousand children into the streets of London, and tell them to provide for and manage their own concerns, and expect that they would be able to do so, as suppose for a moment that the great mass of the negro population of our West India colonies could exist or prosper, if released from the superintendence of their white masters and employers. Except in some of our oldest colo nies, such as Barbadoes and Antique, the negro is a perfect child in intellect, and perfectly without care or consideration for the future. The present system ought rather to be pro longed than shortened, if we have any, the lease, regard for the temporal or eternal welfare of our sable brethren. The character of the people has changed more in the last three years, than even the most sanguine could have anticipated : the value of moral conduct begins to be understood ; religious knowledge is eagerly sought after; the churches and chapels are crowded, and schools cannot be built fast enough ; every day the people are becoming more orderly and industrious ; and, instead of this country beine a loser hy the sut9 , , larg il e souse 1 alUal Lav• ge turned a thousand fold. Already have our exports to the colonies been more than doubled, while the increase of their staple products exceeds by a third the most productive sea son of slave labour. Let all such goodmen, as my rev. friend of Ruthwell, join in petitioning the government to send out only such men to the West Indies as are fit to be gorernors and magistrates—men who will carry into effect the regula tions of the legislature, and act uprightly. Age and infirmi ties are not compatible with such important trusts ; and neither political influence nor private friendship ought to guide the minister in these critical times. If a colony is well governed under the existing laws, there can be neither op pressors or oppressed. The utmost extent that a labourer can be compelled to work is only 45 hours in the 7 days. If he works 7.1- hours daily, he is employed for six days ; but if he works for 9 hours daily, which was the term of slave la bour latterly, he has fulfilled his duty to his master in firs days, and has the sixth to himself. This now is generally the arrangement. and if the sixth day is given to his em ployer, he has regular wages. In fact, sir, 1 never witnessed more contentment or real happiness than amongst the labour ing classes in our windward, and even leeward colonies ; and why disturb their tranquility? All the now priedial will he free in six or seven months, the prtedial in two years, from August next. This now is perfectly understood by all, and contentedly acquiesced in ; I never heard the least impatience expressed in any quarter. But there are many men, alas ! who think they know better what is good for us than we do ourselves ; and such, I fear, are the would-be philanthro pists, who have begun to agitate the question of the West India apprenticeship system. I enclose a few remarks, ex tracted from a Demerara paper, and I can, from personal knowledge, corroborate every sentence of what the editor has stated.—l pray you find a place for this extract in your widely circulated journal, and you will oblige, sir, yours, very truly, (Signed) ANDREW HALLIDAN SERIOUS ROBBERY AT ST. KATHERINE'S DOCK, LONDON. LA MBETII-STREET.—On Thursday evening, after the usual business of the court was disposed of, Alfred List, a young man who had held the situation of foreman in the A ware house of the St, Katherine's Dock, was placed at the bar before Mr. Norton, for further examination on a charge of plundering the dock company to a considerable extent. Mr. Taylor, the superintendent of the dock police, as on the previous day, when before Mr. Hardwick, stated, that in consequence of information which had been received at the dock-house, that the prisone - rTas . c m a;:r;inTg . o - ria'ne;tens . We system of plunder, he, Taylor, searched his honse in Richard street, Commercial-road, and there found upwards of 60 packages, consisting of tea, sugar, almonds, spices, and other property, of which he, the, prisoner, could not give a satis factory account. He, Taylor, in consequence, took away the property, which he then produced, and gave the prisoner into the custody of the police. Mr. Norton.—Are there any marks on these packages which you produce that will enable you to say they have been ten from the St. Katherine's Dock? Mr. Taylor.—No, your worship, there are not. Is there any of the property that you can swear to, as be longing to the dock company ?—I am not prepared with evidence to that fact, your worship; but I beg to say that all those articles which I found at the prisoner's residence are of a similar description to the property of the dock com pany in the warehouse of which he is foreman, and to which, of course, he had ready access. The officer further stated he had every reason to suppose, from information he had received since the prisoner's appre hension, as well as previously , that he had carried on a mostsys mof plunder, and that a goo d d ea l o f t i me would to make the ne cessary exam i na ti on of the extensive be required goods in the warehouses under his charge. A solicitor, who attended on the prisoner's behalf, said he thought he would he able to show, by witnesses, that the prisoner, from his business, might reasonably be in possession of such property as that produced. Mr. Norton replied, that unless the property was sati factorily accounted for by the production of bills of parcels, and the evidence of the parties from whom it had been pure chased, he could not think of parting with the prisoner. The solicitor said he was prepared to show that the pri soner, independent of his holding his situation at the docks, had carried on the business of manufacturing a colouring used by publicans, and therefore was likely to have a quantity of sugar in his possession, as a quantity of that article was used in the manufacture. Mr. Norton ;;;;rked that it did not follow from this that the prisoner might not have come improperly by the pro perty, besides he, Mr. Norton, supposed that tea, pepper, and other articles besides sugar found, were not nteessar% ingredients in the colouring stuff spoken of, and, under all the circumstances, he would remand the prisoner for a week. The solicitor applied to the magistrate to admit the pri soner to bail, but his application was peremptorily refused . BONDING CORN IN THE PORT OF PRESTON.—On Thurs d ty evening last, a cargo of grain, brought by the brig, Al bion, from Lisbon, was bonded in the warehouse No. I, situated on the Marsh, and set apart for the purposes of this port, under the recent powers granted by the Board of Cus toms. This is the first grain which has been bonded in Preston.—Pr•sston Chronicle. CONTINENTAL RAILitODS.—On the other side of the Rhine there are 200 leagues of railroads either already brought into use, or on the point of being so. Further undertakings, some of which have obtained a guarantee of the minimum of interest, will afford conveyance by this means to the extent of 400 leagues more within a few years. Of the lines finished, or near being so, those in Holland run 30 leagues, Prussia, 51, Austria, 50, Bohemia 18, Bavaria 18, Saxony 20, Frankfort, Nassau, and Darmstadt 11, Brunswick 21, Duchy of Baden 4 leagues. Most of these roads have only one line of rails.