The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser. — Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1840-11-20 00:00:00

We are authorized to state, that Philip Schuyler, Esq., has received from her Majesty's Government the royal exe quatur, to act as Consul of the United States of America for this port and its dependencies. MRS. ST. ALBIN.—We believe that Mrs. St. Albin will play at one of the ensuing subscription concerts during the winter. Mrs. St. Albin is, without exception, the finest Pianiste of the day. TH E PICTURE OF THE PRETENDER.—This fine picture Will be removed to-morrow from Mr. Lacy's. Those who wish to see it must not lose any time in paying Mr. Hill a visit. LIVER THEATRE.—The Liver puts forth an excellent bill, and we anticipate that on Monday night there will be a bum per, The subject of " Charles O'Nlalley" is an excellent one, and Mr. Raymond will do ample justice to it. " The Widow of Cornhill "we have heard highly spoken of. The company is one of the most promising we have seen col lected together for many years. NARROW ESCAPE.—On Saturday last, as Edward Fox (Principal assistant to Mr. Kelly, perfumer, 63, Bold-street,) Was feeding a couple of bears,—lately imported for the pur- Pose of supplying her Majesty's lieges with the genuine article for the hair,—one of the animals seized him in its hug; and after tearing his clothes off his back, could only be induced to resign his hold by a blow from a thick bar of wood inflicted upon his head by another assistant. The animal has since, We believe, been slaughtered. ARRIVAL FROM NEW YORK OF TIIE STEAM-SHIP PRE SIDENT.—The fine ship President, Captain Keane, which had been anxiously expected for some days past, we are glad to say, arrived last night, all well. She was advertised to sail from New York on the Ist instant, and, (unless she were de tained at that port), has consequently not made the run so soon as was expected. She came up the river. as we learn, between five and six o'clock yesterday evening, and proceeded to the Sloyne. From the lateness of the hour, and our being engaged with the election of North Toxteth Ward, our re- Porter had not an opportunity of visiting her. We regret it th e less, as she can, of course, bring no political news of a later date than that already before the public ; but we will supply any particulars of her voyage, &c., which may be in teresting to our readers in our second edition. SUBSCRIPTION CONCERT.—The ballot for places for this Concert will take place next week. The programme is a very good one ; of the singers, Miss Steele and Miss Bassano are new to the Liverpool public. Mr. Liszt, we need hardly say, is one of the most extraordinary players of the age—exceed ing even Thalberg and Dohler in imagination and brilliancy of execution. The overture to La Gazza Ladra will be a splendid performance. Mr. Parry will sing, " Wanted a Governess," and other songs new to the musical audiences. Mr. Liszt's recitals, we have been given to understand, are most extraordinary performances ; in London, the rooms were so full, when they were first given, that scarcely standing Place could be obtained. Amongst other pieces, we see that Weber's concert, " Stuck," will be performed. The pro gramme is an excellent one, and replete with interesting compositions. BONDS.—We inserted a paragraph on Tuesday, to the effect that it was necessary to enter judgment within twenty one days, on all bonds, prior to the Ist November. This Paragraph, which was copied from the London Times, ap pears to have been founded on a misconception of the nature of the act of parliament referred to, which was passed last session, and which does not relate to England ; its objects being to abolish arrest on mesne process in Ireland, and to assimilate the filing of warrants of attorney in that country to the practice in England. NIGER EXPEDITION.—The three iron steam-ships which have been built by Mr. Laird for her Majesty's service, for exploring the River Niger, are nearly ready for sea. One of toem is expected to leave this port very shortly, and the other two will probably soon follow. As the expedition is one of Peculiar danger and difficulty, special prayer has been made for the divine blessing upon them in several churches in dif ferent parts of England. We understand that next Sunday afternoon, at three o'clock, there will be an additional ser vice for this purpose at St. Bride's Church, Percy-street, Hope -street, when a parting address will be delivered by the Rev. James Haldane Stewart, M.A. INQUEST ON THE LATE MR. CURRIE. — On Friday mOrn log a most respectable Jury sat to investigate the cause of the death of the late W. W. Currie, Esq. Mr. Ortt, surgeon, was called to give his evidence, and stated as follows :—That he was summoned to Mr. Currie about half-past six o'clock on Wednesday morning, and found him quite dead. That on oPening the head, in the presence of Dr. Duncan and Mr. Eiekersteth, he found a considerable congestion of the blood vessels on the surface of the brain; five or six ounces of serum at the base of the brain, a small bunch of hydatids at tached to each choroid felexces, the lining membrane of the basilar arteries thickened and obaque. In the thorax, a few old adhesions between the costal and pulmonary pluerw. At the posterior position of the right side of the lungs a tuber cular cheesy mass, about the size of a filbert, and a similar Orlie, about the size of a pea, on the left side. Lungs, other wise, healthy and cressitating. The heart was almost one half larger than natural. The right auricle distended with coagulated blood. The aortic valves somewhat thickened, and some obaque spots, with puckering of the lining mem brane of the aorta, but no positive ossification. In the ab domen were found extensive adhesions between the peritoneal lining membranes and intestines, on the right side numerous nands of lymph connecting the liver with the abdomjnid pa- Petes ; the rest of the viscera pretty healthy. Mr. Ortt gave It as his opinion that the cause of death was the effusion of serum on the brain, producing what is denominated serous aPoplexy. The remains of this much lamented gentleman Were interred on Tuesday morning at St. Michael's, Toxteth- Park. By a London paper we perceive that Dr. Thorburne, of Liverpool, is the proprietor as well as manager of the Belfast Theatre. EXEMPLARY CONDUCT OF A DISSENTER.—WC have the greatest possible satisfaction in making public the following letter, which we believe to be an accurate copy of one ad dressed to the clerk to the trustees of the river Weaver : " Liverpool, Nov. 7, 1840. " Dear Sir,—Your favour of the 2d instant would have been replied to much sooner, but I only arrived home last night. I beg to say that, feeling as Ido the moral and spiri tual wants of the inhabitants of the neighbourhood of Weston, I shall feel happy to supply the stone required for the church at Weston Point, put on board your barges under my crane, free of any expense whatever. With every wish for its pros perity, I am, dear sir, yours truly. " JOHN TOMKINSON." If there be in the minds of any persons a doubt as to the ab solute necessity for the erection of a church at Weston Point, they have here a proof of it in the letter of a gentleman in timately connected with the place, and employingin his stone quarry there a large number of workpeople. We have been led to understand that the value of Mr. Tomkinson's gene rous offer to the Church Building Committee will not be less than two hundred pounds. We do not pretend, by any word of praise on our part, to add to the gratification which Mr. Toinkinson must feel in the consciousness that, at a large cost to himself, he is helping to relieve the moral and spiritual wants of the poor inhabitants of Weston and the neighbour hood • but we beg to hold him up as a brilliant exampl e , Worthy of imitation. The liberality of Mr. Tomkinson's con duct in this matter will be more appreciated when we state our belief, that that gentleman is not a member of the es tablished church.—Chester Courant. [The eulogy of our contemporary was never better deserv ed. The liberality of Mr. Tomlinson is above all praise.— kci. L. S.] IMPOSITION OF A CAR-DRIVER.---RObiDSOD Irvin, driver ~0 f one of Mr. John Browne's cars, No. 33, was charged be 'ore Mr. Rushton, on Wednesday, by Charles Hill, Esq., With exacting a larger fare than he was entitled to recover for d,_riving him from St. George's Church to the Clarence D oc k. Mr. Hill stated that when he arrived at the latter place the defendant demanded 2s. 6d., which he considered an over- Charge, but, after some remonstrance, the defendant ulti mately agreed to take 2s. which were paid to him. The com- Plainant considered this also to be an overcharge, and asked t he defendant to show his book of rates, which he refused to To an inquiry by Mr. Rushton, Mr. Martindale, super tatendent of hackney coaches, s a id that the fare ought to have been only Is. 4d. The defence set up by the defendant Was, that he had been obliged to make a circuitous route in consequence of Great Howard-street, one of the streets t hrough which he had to pass, on the direct line, having been rendered impassable. Mr. Rushton said this was no excuse, and ordered him to pay 9s. fid. for the overcharge, eightpence to the complainant, being the difference between the actual fare and the sum extorted, and 9s. 6d. more for refusing to "how his book of rates on demand. The parties hereupon left the court, but the defendant was shortly afterwards' brought back in the custody of a policeman ; when the com- Plainant informed the court that, as he was going down the Stairs, the defendant had used exceedingly improper language t owards him, and that he went so far as to say that it would Thomas him (Mr. Rushton) right to give him a good kicking. 01 0 mas Ainsworth, a police-officer, corroborated the testi mony of the complainant, and said he also heard the expres sions. Mr. Rushton then asked whether the defendant had Paid the fines imposed on him, or whether he had any money gocds wherewith to pay ;hem ; and the replies to both questions being in the negative, the extortioner was placed in ti t. dock, and committed to the House of Correction for 14 day s. AMPRITHEATRE.—The pieces produced on Monday last h ave been very attractive, and will no doubt continue "to draw." " Jeanne of the Hatchet" is an effective melodrama. Mrs. Weston's Jeanne is really a clever performance; Miss D aly as Babel, keeps the house alive ; whilst Mr. W. J. I , ll ,ain ' rnond, as Aunt Barbara, compels the gravest to laugh. 44 ke female warriors present an imposing spectacle. The pictures at the end of the acts are really beautiful. The , Railroad Station" ought to be seen by all persons subject to Lqpochondriacism ; it is one of the best and smartest pieces ;e have seen for many a day. Hammond's Mr. Samson „anes, with his " What will Mrs. Jones say to that, I won ger ?" is absurdly laughable. It will become quite a cant tease. We do not often laugh at stage fun, but, positively, I s , " Railroad Station" would seed the crying philosopher "Iniself into fits. How the house has been re-embellished in a ° short a time, it is hard to say. Liverpool can now boast of l'ro of the most magnificently decorated theatres in England ; t hese only surprising to find managers with spirit enough in hard times to risk so great an outlay. The decorations are costly and beautiful, warm, and glowing in colour, and th e with judicious gilding, without p ro f u sion. hen : l e proscenium is completed, we think the interior will defy t °topetition, if seen at the moment the act drop is down ; M oorish theat r e th en f orms o ne e n tire rep resen t a ti on o f the gioorish Alhambra. On Saturday we believe the house will • r , Closed, to allow Mr. Jackson to complete the proscenium. , I ,Pe act drop cannot be imagined—it is really magnificent. i',nne lights being removed from the fronts of the boxes to the rek is a great improvement, and adds very much to com °lt The seats have been re-covered, and the boxes com pletely cleaned. ; kit. H. F. ALDRIDGE'S CONCERT.—This concert was j!‘ v en on Wednesday night. It c o mmence d w ith th e over re to Fra Diavolo, which was p er f orme d w ith so muc h mPr ecision and effect as to elicit an unanimous encore. A duet qtfrom Mercadante, between Mr. Dodd and Mr. James Isher o°,°d (from Manchester,) followed, and in it, as well as in the Well as Italian selections, the vocalists acquitted themselves as 1 , ? e ll as could be expected. Whilst speaking of this subject, tk e cannot avoid observing, that the printer of the books of la ces he introduced an orthography quite unknown in Italian t i t 7 r ature, and in others he caused the meaning of the words 1,, i ) 3 e hopelessly lost. Of the songs, duets, and choruses, C l eh constituted the principal burden of the entertainments, ' 8 only necessary to s tate, that they were all well executed, gMiss Aldridge, Miss Hammond, Miss M. Leach, Mr. 4 ° dd, and Mr. Isherwood. There was a pleasing duet by t ,„`• E. Brown, on te flute, anMr.lride, on the piano- which was much admired; Thalberg's g fantasia on the f or aYer, from Mose in Egitto, was performed on the piano /1,,,te by a young gentleman named Tivendell. Whilst this tk o " - of the performance was proceeding, a gentleman, who is u lt adinir o er of the model n school of piano-forte playing, put our hands the following extempore couplet — Gran guazzabugli son di forte e piano, \Vi th Che annojan da vicino eda lontano ! fib out going, by any means, the length of our friend, we °at • • vt 4 , say, that Master Tivendell's execution of the fantasia of feeling creditable. There was oc cas i ona lly a total absence of and expression, but he has evidently the stamina Weil , t rue musician. Altogether the concert wen t off very and gave complete satisfaction. iRg a Provincial paper a short time back appears the follow expeatractive advertisement :—" Matrimony. —A pious and ae B ,:tenced f armer , 32 y ears o f age, six f ee t hi g h, an d pos la % 1 ... a of good p ro p er ty, i s d es i rous to me e t w ith a l a d y th a t ko r m 4 Petent to manage a dairy, and is possessed of £lOO or tea e, and will make herself extra useful. Size, age, and resd„Y no object. One that can milk, and has the needful 3, may meet with a good husband by applying," &c. FLoon.—The heavy rains which fell on Sunday night brought out the rivers and brooks about here to a very great height. The Ribble was swollen beyond its banks, and on Monday morning the roads about Ribcliester were quite under water, so much so that persons desiring to come from that village to Blackburn were compelled to have recourse to cross the overflow.—Blackburn Standard. Lord Francis Egerton, M.P., has presented a second do nation of £lOO to the funds of the School for the Deaf and Dumb at Manchester. Lady F. Egerton has also forwarded £2O. The munificence of the Earl of Stamford and Warring ton must not be omitted, for the noble earl has contributed £lOO to promote the uses of that excellent institution, being his fourth donation. Sir B. Heywood, Bart., has forwarded 50 guineas, and Mr. Wilbraham and Mrs. Egerton 60 guineas. CUSTOMS' DUTIES.—It is proposed by the committee ap pointed to revise the customs' duties to make the following alterations :—The present rates on clayed sugar, which are now 635., to be reduced to 505., and muscovado to 20s. — British plantation, clayed or refined, to be reduced to 205., and muscovado to 15s. Refined sugar,'rated at ;CS Ss., to be reduced to 50s. per cwt. Coffee and cocoa, which are at present rated at ls. 3d. per lb., to be reduced to 9d., and British plantation to sd. per lb. Wheat to be admitted at a duty of Ss. per qr., and other articles of food, including butcher's meat, at proportionate low rates. Raw materials, at present subject to various duties, to be reduced generally to 21 per cent. Cotton wool and other materials of manu factures reduced to 1 per cent. Manufactures of silk, lea ther, linen, and tther similar articles, to be reduced to 20 per cent. ; and minerals to 1 per cent. AN ANTEDILUVIAN TOOTH FOUND NEAR CHILDWALL. A few days ago, as some workmen were repairing a road, known by the name of Rocky-lane, in the vicinity of Child wall, they found, embedded in the red sandstone, about five feet from the surface, a gigantic tooth, which has evidently belonged to some enermous antediluvian animal. It is in a state of extraordinary preservation, the enamel and outward casing, from the base upward, with all the processes, being quite perfect. When first taken up it weighed three pounds and a half ; but since it has been exposed to the dry air it has lost about six ounces by evaporation.. It is now perfectly dry and solid, and looks likely to last as many ages above ground as it has already lain concealed beneath the surface. Any person who wishes to inspect it may be gratified by call ing at our office. STEALING A WATCH.—Eugene Keane, a somewhat fa shionable looking fellow, who was in the capacity of a clerk to Messrs. Worrall and Woodward, Custom-house agents, was charged before Mr. Rushton, on Wednesday, with steal ing a watch, the property of Mr. Wm. Farrar. The com plainant stated the particulars of the case as follows :—He said he was a joiner, and lodged at the house of Mrs. Os burne, 21, Hotharn-street. The prisoner lodged at the same house, and slept in an adjoining room to him. Between the hours of nine and ten o'clock the night before, complainant went to bed, acrd hung his watch upon a hook near the win dow. His room-door was unlocked, and the prisoner was in the kitchen when he went to bed. Complainant got up at ,half-past six o'clock that morning and missed his watch, but itaid nothing about it until he came to his breakfast, when he informed the inmates of the house of the robbery, but they said they had no knowledge whatever of it. Complainant then suspected the prisoner, and went to the office where he was employed in Canning-place, and asked him had he got his watch, to which he replied in the negative, but, after some time, said he would produce it in the course of a week. He was then taken into custody. Policeman 6 said that on ar resting the prisoner, the latter took a ticket from his pocket, and said he had pawned the watch for £2 with the intention of releasing it when he got his money, and restoring it to the owner. He was then taken to bridewell and searched, when lss Sd was found upon his person. Complainant went to the pawn-office of Mr. Critchley, in Mersey-street, and found the watch, the prisoner having pledged it there, in the name of William Taylor, saying that his father had left it to him at his death. To a question from Mr. Rushton as to what he had to say in his defence, the prisoner admitted that he was guilty of the theft, and said he was driven to commit the act because his salary (ZIO a year) was too little to support him. He begged to be forgiven, as he said it would be the ruination of him if he was sent to prison, Mr. Rushton said it was impossible for him to do otherwise than to send him for trial at the sessions. OUTRAGE AT BANGOR.—On Saturday evening last this city was the scene of a series of outrages unprecedented in the history of this peaceable neighbourhood. It appears that some fishing-boats belonging to Hoylake and Liverpool, put in here from stress of weather, the crews of some of which, mustering eight in number, were bent upon " astonishing the natives" by kicking up a regular roar. With this intent they sallied through the town, and upon being remonstrated with by the policeman, who endeavoured to seize upon one of the most violent of the body, they immediately knocked him down. Ou recovering himself,.the policeman pursued them to the Mgnai Bridge public-house, where he and his assistant were again knocked down and violently beaten. The police men made a third essay upon the rioters, who had gone to the Liverpool Packet public-house, where they got armed with pokers. tongs, and staves, and on the appearance of the policemen they were again assaulted. The fellows then pro ceeded down Dean-street, knocking down every person that came in their way. Their career was now drawing towards a close, however, for by this time several of the inhabitants had armed themselves with sticks, and went in pursuit. Perceiving the advance of a formidable party, the rioters took to their heels, but were quickly pursued, and five of them were captured at the water's edge, in the act of escaping to their boats—some of them were actually taken out of the sea! Three others escaped in the darkness—the other five were deposited in the lock-up, where they remained all Sun day, at full leisure to ruminate on the consequences likely to arise from their heroic achievement. On Monday these des peradoes were brought up before the magistrates of this di vision, and after a lengthened investigation, and wanting bail, were fully committed for trial. Their names are—Samuel Jones, Henry Jones, William Beck, John Michael, and Thomas Harrison.—North Wales Chronicle. REFUSAL TO SUPPLY WATER.—Thomas Hoey complained before Mr. Rushton, on 'Wednesday, that the Liverpool and Harrington Water Works Company refused to supply him with water at his house, after desiring them so to do, con trary to the provisions f the 39th section of the act, which set forth that, if the company refused to supply water to any one desiring to have it, they should be subject to a penalty. In this place, Mr. Woods, the complainant's agent, said they sought not the penalty, but merely wished to establish their right. He understood the reasons assigned by the company for not supplying it, was because the landlord (with whose affairs Hoey had nothing to do), was in arrears with the company, for water supplied some years ago. Mr. Gatliff, collector for the company, deposed that the house in which Hoey resided was five years and a half in arrears for water, but admitted that Hoey's name did not appear in the com pany's books, as the rate had been always paid by the land lord. In cases where the landlord had neglected to pay, the company presumed that such neglect was occasioned by the tenants owing him the money, and, therefore, rather than distress the tenant, the company on that account refused to supply the water. Mr. Rushton inquired whether the com pany had ever demanded the rate from Hoey ? Mr. Gatliff replied in the negative, inasmuch as the landlord's name, and not Hoey's, was in their books. The landlord had paid up to January, 1836. Mr. Woods said that the act gave a remedy to the company against the goods and chattels of the tenant or person liable to pay in cases of arrears. Mr. Rushton gave it as his opinion that the company had not a leg to stand upon in the present case ; that the water should be supplied to Hoey; and that, as the company had held the landlord to be answerable for the payment hitherto, they should adhere to him, and not to the tenant, henceforward, TOTAL WRECK OF THE LORD NELSON.—During the heavy gale of Monday night last, the Lord Nelson, bound from Poole to Runcorn, when endeavouring to enter the port, having made fruitless signals for a pilot, unfortunately struck upon the North Bank, where she continued to beat violently till she became a total wreck. The men lashed themselves to the riggiiig, but shortly after she struck one of her masts went by the board. The crew were exposed to the elements during the whole night, and as the violence of the waves, which made a complete breach over the vessel, now broke away her decks, they were in momentary apprehension of being engulphed. They were fortunately descried in the morning by the crew of a river boat belonging to Benjamin Davies, of this port, who, with three men, after the most praiseworthy exertions in the face of imminent danger, rescued the whole of the sufferers from their perilous situa tion. They were taken at once to the Underwriters Room, to Mr. Court, the secretary of the Merchants' Society for Shipwrecked Seamen, who referred them to Messrs. Chapman and Willis, the agents for Lloyds, who said they ought to have been attended to by the Humane Society. Mr. Willis recommended them to be taken to thp Parish-office, and he immediately waited upon Mr. Court*r an explanation. At the Parish-office the men met with very attention, and were sent up in a coach to the Workho!nre, with a pressing note to the governor to furnish them with:ary clothes and whatever nourishment and medical assistance they required. The master has been very much bruised, and was rendered almost senseless from the length of time which elapsed before he could be uttended to. The rest were not so much hurt, and may soon recruit under the careful nursing of Mr. Dowdall's assistants.—[On enquiring at the Workhouse, last night, we learned that the poor creatures appeared yesterday morning quite recruited ;—they left the Workhouse early yesterday, and had not returned last night.] RECEIVING STOLEN MoNEY.—Richard Johnson, publi can, of Garden-lane, was brought before Mr. Rushton, on Wednesday, on a charge of receiving a £lO note, knowing it to have been stolen. Mr. Carter, of the firm of Johnstone and Co., deposed that a £2O note and four £lO notes were stolen from his breast-pocket at a public-house in Mill-lane, on the night of the 14th of September last, and that a female was tried for the robbery at the last sessions. He had the numbers of the notes, and bad private marks on them also. Mr. John W. Mulleneaux said he had received information some time since that the prisoner had three of the .£lO notes which had been stolen, in his possession, but that as he paid for whatever whisky he got at witnesp's concern in gold and silver, he found it impossible to asoertain'the fact until the day previous, when he gave an order for. some gallons of whisky, which came to £4 10s., and gave a £lO note to pay for it, the number of which corresponded with one of the numbers of which the police had given him information. Mr. Carter here identified the note as his property. The prisoner said he meant not to deny that he had the notes in possession, but he denied that he knew them to have been stolen, and pleaded, in his defence, that many notes of the kind passed through his bands every week in the way of bu siness, and that the present was among the number. Mr. Rushton ordered him to be remanded until Friday. THE THREE CARAccr.---Mr. Buchanan, the proprietor of one of the principal picture galleries in Pall-mall, London, is now exhibiting a very small collection of capital paintings at the Union Gallery, Slater-street, Duke-street. The chief of these, and in point of fact, the works that give value and attraction to the exhibition, are three magnificent illustrations by the three Caracci, of incidents in the life of the Saviour. The centre piece of the three represents Christ and the Woman of Canaan. This, though less spirited, and em bodying less force of character than the other two works, is superior to them in richness of tone and colour. On the right of this is a representation of Christ curing the blind, a work of rare merit by Ludovico Caracci. The blind man is kneel ing in an attitude, principally of supplication, while his coun tenance is finely indicative of mingled emotions of confidence, suspense, and astonishment, to which the placid and bene volent face of the Redeemer. as he mildly regards the unfor tunate, whose eyes he is opening, offers a fine contrast. The painting on the left is Christ raising the Widow's Son, by Agostino Caracci. This picture illustrates the text given in the 9th chapter of St. John. The incident is splendidly de veloped, and the painting is full of character and expression. The principal figure is that of the Saviour, who, unmoved while all around him are stricken with varied emotions, looks fixedly at tha lad, who, at his touch, is just warming into life. The artist has managed this difficult part of the subject so nicely, that if we knew not the history of the wonderful incident, we would almost be aware that we gazed upon one who was just awakening from the trance of death. There is still a corpse-like rigidity about the feet, and the bewildered look of the youth, as he turns his eyes upon the majestic being before him, tells of a struggle to collect faculties that have recently been more than dormant. The widow, at the first gleam of returning existence in the being so beloved, has sunk on her knees at the feet of him who has worked the wonder, and seems to be expressing a gratitude, too great for utterance, by signs more forcible than speeches, and with looks that tell what words could not convey. The other figures are in appropriate attitudes, and each plays an appro priate part in enhancement of the general effect. The pic tures are all three on a large scale, and they express an unity of mind in the three kindred artists that gives them high in terest and value. A few other pictures that are well worthy of attention are exhibited at the same room, but we appre hend those who visit the gallery will have but little inclination to dwell on any other subject after they have contemplated " the three Caracci." ELECTION 'FOR NORTH TOXTETH WARD. The contest for the vacancy in the representation of this ward, occasioned by the melancholy decease of William W. Currie, Esq., has from the outset excited the strongest in terest. By the whit-radicals it was eagerly seized upon as an opportunity of reinstating that fallen patriot, William Rathbone, in his seat in the Council-chamber; whilst the conservatives of the ward, rendered alive to their strength by the successful result of their efforts in favour of Mr. Harbord at the late election, prepared to support as a can didate on the Protestant interest, Alexander Smith, Esq., a resident of the ward, universally respected for the inde pendence of his public character, and the amenity of man ners which distinguishes him in private life. The canvass on both sides, it will be seen by the number of votes polled, was incessant and earnest up to the day of election. On the side of the radical candidate the influence of the corporation was freely lavished. The officials of the various public offices under the pay of that body were the most active canvassers. On the part of the conservative, the preparations for the contest were sustained only by the unbought zeal of the loyal and patriotic supporters of the cause ; yet the result will chew that the spirit and energy of conservatism in this town is sufficient, when allowed fair play, to defeat the machinations of its opponents, even when aided by every corrupt influence and any hireling force which can be brought against it. On this occasion it was ascer tained at an early period that the most barefaced attempts were being made to induce voters to absent themselves, to remain neutral, or to vote contrary to their principles for the whig-radical candidate; but we are happy to record, for the credit of the ward, that, with a few dishonourable ex ceptions, the offers and the threats of the liberal (!) party were alike despised. The polling commenced at nine o'clock, and it soon be came evident that the supporters of Mr. Rathbone, looking forward, no doubt, to the chance of bringing matters to a wrangle, if necessary, had determined to take the lead. The polling booth, by a nice arrangement of those in authority, was conveniently placed at the end of Mr. Raby's public house, which was occupied as Mr. Rathbone's committee room ; and a plentiful supply of precursors being provided for the occasion, that gentleman was enabled to gain a majo rity of 24 upon the first hour's poll, according to the conser vative account, and of 31 according to the account of their own party. We give the account of the conservative com mittee, which was, at ten o'clock, — Mr. Smith 44 Mr. Rathbone 68 Majority for Mr. Rathbone 24 The great importance attached by the radicals to leading their opponents upon the poll, is evidenced by the fact, that within the first twenty minutes after the opening of the booth, they commenced their usual and favourite practice of personating voters. An elector of the name of Matthew Lalor, of No. 3, Jackson's-court, had already vo t e d f or M r . Smith, when an Irishman, a member of the pure and holy Church of Rome, came forward and represented himself to be that individual. The usual questions were put to him, and, of course, readily answered; but before the vote was recorded, one of Mr. Smith's committee acquainted the as sessor of the fraud which was being attempted, and the wor thy and righteous imitator of the famous Michael Cassidy was eventually consigned to the Borough Gaol for misde meanor. It is remarkable that the same fellow personated the same voter at the election of November 1839. Between ten and eleven o'clock another case of personation was effected. The real voter in this instance—William Crow der, of Parliament-street—is at sea ; and we regret to say that his radical representative escaped detection. The numbers were at 11 o'clock— Mr. Smith .. Mr. Rathbone.. Majority . _ _ 100 Between 11 and 12 o'clock the voting proceeded at a more deliberate pace, and the Rathbonites were evidently getting out of spirits. To bring up the loss which the party had sus tained during the past hour the most strenuous exertions were used. We can state confidently, that independent of other means, the most unblushing bribery was resorted to — in one instance as much as £l5. being offered for a voter's neutrality, and £3O. for his vote in favour of Mr. Rathbone —the pure Mr. Rathbone ! We are glad to record that both were refused. The agent of the Earl of Sefton, we are told, threatened one conservative voter—a milkman, named ; Har rison—that if he voted against Mr. Rathbone, he should be deprived of the occupation of a field which he holds under his lordship ' • and up to three o'clock we k now th a t th e man had not recorded his vote. " Cruel intimidation" this, Mr. Rathbone ! At 12 o'clock, the numbers were— Mr. Smith Mr. Rathbone . Majority At 1 o'clock— Mr. Smith.... Mr. Rathbone 190 195 Majority At two o'clock the radical forces had slightly rallied, and the poll was declared for Mr. 5mith......... Mr. Rathbone 220 Majority . . . This, however, it will be seen, was the last kick of the ex piring faction, and the conservatives now began to pull rapidly ahead, the numbers being, at 3 o'clock, for Mr. Smith . . 237 Mr. Rathbone . Majority At 10 minutes past 3, Mr. Smith was ONE ahead, and the cheers which rent the air were deafening. From this time to the close of the poll the scene was one of the highest ex citement, the conservatives rapidly going ahead. A a quar ter past three the majority of Mr. Smith was 4. At 20 minutes past 3 it had increased to 5 ; and at the close of the poll, at 4 o'clock, the numbers were returned to Mr. Smith's committee-room, for— MR. SMITH Mr. Rathbone Majority We are glad on this occasion to record our meed of praise to Mr. Whitty and his force, for the excellent order kept by their exertions during the day, in the neighbourhood of the committee-rooms and around the entrance to the polling booth. We may mention, however, as an exception, the conduct of a superintendent, who insulted very grossly a gen tleman in Stanhope -street. The police under the orders of this official refused to allow a voter to go up and record his vote, on the plea that he was insensible ; and to the remon strances of some of the conservative party, the reply of the inspector was a threat of Bridewell. Eventually, on the in terference of Mr. Cooper, the councillor of Great George's Ward, the voter (reported to be so drunk as to be incapable of motion) walked quietly to the polling booth and voted for Mr. Smith. With this exception, the excellent arrangements of the po lice, we have no doubt, contributed materially to the victory gained by the conservative party, by over-awing the ruffian mob which was congregated in front of Mr. Rathbone's com mittee room, and thus preventing a juggle similar to that which distinguished the proceedings of that gentleman in Pitt-street ward, or possibly a more dangerous outbreak, which would have brought the day's proceedings to a wrangle. With the exception of one slight disturbance which took place in Stanhope-street, in co nsequence o f a voter b e i ng claimed by both parties, and a fight which took place in con sequence, the most perfect good humour characterised the entire contest. Towards the hou r o f c l os i ng t h e po ll crow d s of anxious spectators, in the contiguity of the voting booth, became greater than ever we witnessed upon any similar oc casion, and the cheers of the Conservative party upon the arrival of any voter were deafening. Although supported to the last by fictitious statements of the progress of their can didate, the Radicals evidently began to despair of ultimate success, and the changed aspect which a few hours had wrought in their demeanour was very perceptible, and not a little ludicrous. To the very last, however, Mr. Rathbone, it appeared, could not be brought to credit the news of his defeat, his committee and friends having played upon his credulity, and inflated him with the notion that he was the " winning horse"—they alleging that the numbers were equal—namely, 246 for each candidate—with the " flattering unction" to boot, that there was a bad vote on the part of the Conservatives ! In this assumption the parties in his committee-room, soon after the close, when their " very ac curate" clerks made out the aforesaid enumeration, setup the most deafening shouts of joy an d congra t u l a ti on , which were prolonged for some time. The candidate finally ap peared at one of the windows of the larger committee-room in Warwick-street, the space in front of which was crowded by a dense multitude. The following, as will be seen from the official announce ment in our advertising columns, is the statement of the numbers by the returning officers. For Mr. Smith. 259 For Mr. Rathbone 256 Majority for Mr. Smith PROCEEDINGS AFTER THE CLOSE OF THE POLL As soon as the result of the poll was announced in the con servative committee-room, Mr. Smith, the new member for the ward, presented himself from one of the windows above his committee-room, and was greeted by a long round of enthusiastic cheers. As soon as silence could be obtained, he proceeded to return thanks to the electors assembled for the exertions which had contributed to place him in the proud position of their representative. He had had opposed to him all the influence and all the exertions of the corporation of Liverpool; but the cause which they had contended for in his person was a noble and a holy cause, and the electors had vindicated it nobly. (An interruption was here occasioned by Mr. Rathbone presenting himself to his admiring friends from one of the windows of his committee-room). My friends over the way—continued Mr. Smith—are so noisy, and I am myself so incapable—from the fatigue I have under gone to-day--of addressing you in a voice loud enough to be heard by one-fourth of this vast assemblage, that I must con elude by expressing to you my sincere and heartfelt thanks for your exertions in my behalf, and the confidence which I feel that you will ever find me advocating in the council the best interests of this ward. Mr. HARBORD then came forward and briefly congratu lated the electors upon the success of their exertions. He thanked them especially for having afforded him a conserva tive colleague for the ward. Mr. BUSHELL congratulated the electors on the glorious victory they had achieved. It could not be denied that the reformers had staked their all upon this cast, and the num bers were against them. This had not been a contest be tween Alexander Smith and Wm. Rathbone, but a far higher and more glorious struggle than anything personal could make it. It had been a struggle between high church principles on the one hand, and Socinian doctrines on the other—between sound and honest conservatism, and the most ultra-radical ism—between the intelligent and enlightened burgesses, and the self-elected majority of the council. Doubtless we should hear of the bribery and corruption by which this mighty con quest had been gained, for it was now the fashion to insult and cast opprobrium upon the voters, whose " sweet voices" no longer contributed to radical support : but he (Mr. Bushell) could tell them that reaction had set in ; that the people were no longer to be deluded by promises of purity which met with no fulfilment—with theories of benefits which had no existence in practice. But he must forbear, for his voice, though not a weak one, had not, without painful ex ertion to himself, sufficient power to reach the ears of one half of the immense assembly which he saw before him. He thanked them in the name of the conservatives of Liverpool— he thanked them on behalf of his friend Mr. Smith—he thanked them in his own person, for this the never-to-be forgotten victory they had won—a victory which would strike still further dismay into the hearts of their trembling and all but prostrate opponents. Mr. ISAAC Homuns then presented himself, amidst cries for Mr. Gladstone, who, we were informed, was not present. Mr. Holmes congratulated the electors of North Toxteth upon the important victory which they had achieved. The real liberals had succeeded in beating the sham liberals. They had rejected that sour Socinian dose which Pitt-street refused to swallow ; and he thanked them for the reflection with which he could go home to-night, tnat he was not to meet the insolent Mr. Rathbone at the next council. He repeated that Mr. Rath bone had been the most insolent, tyrannical, and factious individual in the council, and he was thankfulthat they were relieved of his presence. He was deeply sorry that in Scotland ward they had not been similarly successful in reliev ing;the council of another petty tyrant of the same stamp. The electors of North Toxteth ward had done their duty nobly, but they must remember that his friend Mr. Smith was only returned for the term of Mr. Wallace Currie, and that it would devolve upon them to return him again next year. (We will.) After a few more observations, Mr. Holmes re tired, and the proceedings terminated. After leaving the committee-room, Mr. Smith was placed in his carriage, and the horses having been taken out, he was drawn by an immense concourse of the loyal shipwrights of the Park to the Town-hall, receiving on his route the loud congratulations of thousands •of good conservatives. In passing the STANDARD office, the cortege halted, and three hearty cheers were given in honour of our efforts in the good old cause. MISTAKEN REJOICING OF THE DEFEATED CAN DIDATE AND HIS FRIENDS. _ _ Shortly after the close of the poll the friends of the " twice rejected" repaired to his committee-room to hear the result of this hard-fought contest. Nothing could exceed the joy with which the speeches were listened to, and the company must long ere this have become lost in amazement how the following addresses, so full of congratulation and thanks, could have been elicited under the circumstances we have detailed. We can join heartily in the statement of one of the speakers, that the electors have sent into the Council " a man of sound principle;" and we shall wait with patience for the " lesson" we are to receive at the hands of Mr. Rath bone. We give the following report of what these deluded creatures uttered, for the amusement of our readers : Mr. RATHBONE (the commencement of whose address was but imperfectly heard by our reporter) stated, that it was not yet decided which party was at the head of the poll; but he felt assured that they had gained the day. The num bers were, he believed, equal-246 for each; but be had the fact to announce to them that the tories had polled a bad vote, which would, of course, be struck off. (Loud Cheers.) They had, he said, gained the victory by the honest exercise of opinion, against a party who had adopted the most cruel intimidation, and the most flagrant corruption. He had never canvassed for one single vote from any individual, nor did he approve of such a principle. (Cheers.) He had always said that the cause which they espoused was good, and that, however they were opposed by an adverse faction, it must be, as it had been, triumphant. (Cheers.) He had much difficulty in making himself heard by such a multitude, (and he would not therefore detain them long) ; but it was still harder for him to express in terms sufficiently strong his gratitude for the honour they had that day conferred upon him by their unbouqht votes. He cared not what a man's creed was ; he was one of those who judged men solely by their conduct. (Loud cheers.) Their conduct showed that they were not only men of principle, but Christians. (Cheers.) At another time, when they were all less excited than at that moment, he should have an opportunity of ad dressing them on the various points in which they had a common interest. Meantime, he could but repeat, they had acted like men of honour, and could carry with them, (which their opponents could not,) the approval of their own con sciences. (Loud cheers.) Since it was their will that HE should represent them in the Common Council, he could assure them that it would be his anxious endeavour to pro mote their interest, and, in doing so, the interests, as he conceived, of the town at large. (Loud cheers.) He con cluded by returning them his heartfelt thanks for the honour done to him, and wishing them all good night. (Loud and repeated cheers.) Mr. H. T. ATKINSON, (who had stood on Mr. Rathbone's right hand at the window,) then addressed the assemblage. He enquired where was now " the lion of St.- Jude's ?" (Cheers.) They had acted most manfully and honourably, and would let the bigots of his party know that they would no longer submit to the thraldom they would impose upon. them. The struggle of the day, on the part of their opponents, bad been gold against principle in timidation against conscience. (Loud cheers.) They had done honour to their principles, They had abstained from physical force, and had so conducted themselves, that they had left their antagonists gnashing their teeth. (Laughter and cheers.) They had sent into the council, a man of sound principle, who would represent the healthy feelings of a large and intelligent body of his fellow-townsmen ; and they might feel assured that Wm. Rathbone, at the next meeting of the council, would read the bigots and intolerants of that cham ber such a lesson that they would not soon forget. (Cheers.) He (Mr. Rathbone) would tell every tory bigot that the peo ple were not to be imposed upon ; that they were sound at the core ; and that they were determined henceforward to do justice to those who fought the good fight in behalf of civil and religious liberty. (Loud and prolonged cheers.) Mr. Rosso complimented the electors on the noble ex ertions they had that day made, and trusted that the elec tors in the other wards of the town would hereafter follow their example. Their defeated opponents would doubtless seek a mean revenge. They would endeavour to rouse them that night to breaches of the peace, by being themselves the first aggressors. He besought them, if struck, not to strike again; to be forbearing, and to commit the aggressors to the custody of the police. He concluded by proposing three cheers for " Rathbone and Liberty. Three cheers were g iven accordingly, and th e assem bl age departed from the ground they occupied in high glee. They had not, however, gone far " down the road" before they must have discovered their "mistake," and each assumed an aspect like that of " the knight of rueful countenance," when they beheld the successful candidate drawn triumph antly home in his carriage. [We understand that it is the int e ntion of poor Mr. Rath bone's friends to give him the mortification of a third defeat, by bringing him forward for St. Peter' s W ar d, i n t h e room of Mr. Woollright, who retires to make way for his friend. The conservatives are quite prepared for the conflict, and a gentleman, of first-rate talent and commanding influence, is prepared to present himself to the electors, and give them an opportunity of preventing the disgrace which would be entailed upon by the success of Mr. Rathbone.] The following statement of the present position and the future prospects of conservatism in the council may be in teresting to our readers. We have now in the council 28 conservative councillors—our opponents 20 councillors and 16 aldermen. The decision of Everton Ward, which will unseat the radical Mr. Quayle, and place Mr. Shand, a conservative, in his stead, will make the number of conser vatives in the council, 29 ; radical aldermen and councillors, 35. The retirements next year of 7 conservatives and 9 ra dicals will reduce these numbers to 22 conservatives against '26 radicals. The conservatives have therefore only to gain 11 out of the 16 vacancies, to enable them to choose a CONSERVATIVE MAYOR 1 WEST DERBY WARD CONSERVATIVE FESTIVAL. Last evening the conservative burgesses of West Derby Ward celebrated the re-election of George Hall Lawrence, Esq., to the Town Council, by a public supper at the house of Mr. Edward Marshall, the Edgehill Coffee-house. About 150 gentlemen sat down. The wines and viands prepared by the worthy host were plentiful and of the best description, the waiters were attentive, and nothing was wanting to pro mote the comfort of the numerous guests. The room was elegantly decorated with evergreens and flags emblematical of loyal and constitutional sentiment, the general effect .of which was most imposing. FRANCIS GRUNDY, Esq., occupied the chair. At his right sat the principal guest of the evening, Mr. Lawrence, and immediately adjoining were the other two conservative representatives of the ward, Mr. John Shaw Leigh and Mr. John Smith. In other parts of the room we noticed, Mr. Houghton, Mr. Peers, Mr. Falk ner , Mr. Naylor, Mr. Glynn, Mr. T. Roberts, Mr. Bousfield, &c. &c. The vice-president was JOHN WALKER, Esq., near whom sat Mr. Mould, Mr. Dalrymple, Mr. Wade, Mr. Kamp, (se cretary to the Ward Conservative Association), Mr. Webb, Mr. Frank, Mr. Rounthwaite, Mr. Sanders, Mr. Brassey, Mr. Gaskell, &c. &c. The proceedings of the evening were enlivened by some admirable singing by Messrs. Dutton, Dunn, and Leders. The PRESIDENT, ill an appropriate address, in the course of which he observed that one of the first principles of con servatives was loyalty to their monarch, proposed the health of her most gracious Majesty the Queen, and expressed a fervent hope that her offspring might inherit the virtues of her illustrious grandfather, George the Third. This senti ment was received with three times three. National Anthem, " God save the Queen." The lines " Confound their poiltics, Frustrate their knavish tricks," elicited enthusiastic and repeated cheers. The PRESIDENT proposed the next toast, which was the health of his Royal Highness Prince Albert, who, he ob served, had already become popular in this country, and whose excellent qualities, he bad no doubt, would continue to him that popularity. (Three times three.) Glee—" With a jolly full bottle." (Great cheering.) The next toast was the health of her Majesty the Queen Dowager, and the rest of the Royal Family. The PRESI DENT, in proposing it, highly eulogized the virtues of her Majesty, and said, that as the country had settled an ample income upon her, she spent it doing good.—The toast was remind with three times three, and one cheer more. Glee—" Hail, smiling morn." The PRESIDENT next proposed the Army and Navy, and said they would ever be ready to defend their country, and to vindicate its honour. Their late exploits in Syria, he remark ed, proved that they had not deteriorated in efficiency. The PRESIDENT then rose amidst loud cheers to propose the health of " The Duke." He said that was a name at the mention of which every Protestant heart would bound with delight. He was proud to be able to say, that the em phatic title of " The Duke" was first given to his grace by the Liverpool Conservative Association, and had been unani mously adopted by the country. (Cheers.) His exploits in the field and in the senate were so well known that they needed no eulogium to increase the estimation in which they were justly held by conservatives. He would therefore con clude by merely proposing the health of his Grace the Duke of Wellington, with nine times nine. (Enthusiastic cheers.) Glee—" Mighty Conqueror." The PRESIDENT said they had now arrived at the most important part of the evening's proceedings, namely to drink the health of their re-elected member, George Hall Law rence, Esq. (Cheers.) His services since his re-election had proved that a more talented and efficient member was not to be found in the town council. (Cheers.) Glee.—" For he's a jolly good fellow." (Cheers.) Mr. LAwnEtqcs on rising to return thanks was received with tremendous applause. How, he asked, could he express his gratitude for the kind reception with which they had honoured him this evening? It was a re ce pti on far beyond his deserts. (Cries of " No, no.") H ow could he sufficiently thank them' for the proud position he occupied, not only this evening, but for the proud position of being their representative? (Hear, hear.) He rejoiced, great as were the difficulties of the office he had undertaken, that he had this opportunity of attempting them, because, on the 2nd of November, it happened that he was engaged in the duties of the ward, of which he had the honour of being chairman, and it was not his good fortune to be able to present himself to his con stituents, except for one single moment. It was now his gratification and his pleasure to congratulate them upon the successful issue of their exertions, and there fore, it was with a peculiar degree of pleasure that he had met them this evening. (Hear.) It was now three years since they had first met in a society like the present to cele brate the victory which they then achieved ; they were then foremost, but still it would be worth while to compare the position which they then occupied, with that which they had now the honour and the gratification to fill. (Hear.) At that time they succeeded against an adversary of acknowledged talent and of great influence; but on that occasion he (Mr. G. H. Lawrence) was returned by the narrow majority of 22. After that election it was his misfortune to have to go into the Town Council with only three gentlemen of the same political sentiments as his own. (Hear.) Such was the position of this ward in 1838. Let us now mark the contrast—the change which had taken place ; let us remember that the narrow majority of twenty-two then had now been converted into a glorious majority of sixty. (Loud cheers, and cries of " Sixty-one.") On this occasion, too, instead of having to go to the Town Council as the representative of this ward in the broken spirit of a defeated party, he went there with a glorious company of eleven or twelve. (Great cheer ing.) With these facts before us, now was the proper time to consider whence all this arose, and to ask what was this mighty change which had come over the minds of the people ? (Hear, hear.) What, he would ask, had brought about all this wonderful alteration? (Hear.) Had the conservatives descended to popular clamour? Had they professed them selves liberals ? Had they called to their aid the ballot box? Had they clamoured for universal suffrage ? No. They had done none of these things. (Cheers.) Had they endeavoured to purify and disenthrall religion from things temporal by connecting it in the lower classes with the subtleties of the Irish system of education? Had' they bended to popular applause ? Had they offered patronage_ to th e i r own gree dy and dependent adherents ? Had they held out promiseS of licenses as the price of votes ? (Cries of " No, no.") No ; they had done none of these things, and they never would. (Cheers.) They relied upon better grounds for their progression. They placed their hopes upon the attachment to those sound constitutional principles which they had ever advocated. They placed their hopes of success upon better grounds than their opponents, and he trusted they would always obtain the support of the people. Their op poneutsfor a time had been very successful. They had talked about retrenchment and reform, and for a time they cajoled the electors of this town into a belief of their sincerity. They carried their ends, therefore, by a 'majority •, but the good sense of the people was returning fast, and he was satisfied that each succeeding year would make - the conservatives stronger and stronger. Corporation reform had given us certain advantages. For instance we had a daily police. In that ward they had also the advantage of lighting and watching, but he should observe that these were advantages derived rather from the legislature than from the party in power ; indeed he was satisfied that whichever party was in power, the ward would not have been long without these ad vantages. Indeed, it was well known, that as far as a day police was concerned, the old corporation were as decided friends of it as was the new one. (Hear, hear, and cheers.) Then great professions were made about retrenchment, as well as about reform. He (Mr. Lawrence), however, did not think there had been much of that. Mr. Rathbone-- poor man—(great cheering)—when he saw the face of the electors of Pitt-street ward, found it necessary to boast of the retrenchment made in the Town-clerk's department ; but the only point he proved was the substitution of Mr. Radcliffe for Mr. Foster. (Hear.) There had been an apparent saving —but it was no saving from the management of the whigs (hear) ; it was owing to the untimely death of the excellent gentle man who filled the office of town-clerk. That party, how ever, had met with their deserts ; the day of retribution was at hand ; but if ever the conservatives should gain the as cendancy, they would not copy their conduct. (Hear, hear.) They would avoid the rock upon which their opponents had split; they would be moderate, but at the same time they would firmly maintain their principles. Above all, they would not promise more than they could perform. (Cheers.) Since he had had the honour of last addressing his constitu ents, the council had met on two occasions ; they had chosen the mayor, appointed the committees, and were now prepared "to go to work." (Hear.) It seemed but a trifling thing to tell that they had done this ; but those who had read the debates would be aware that even these were not so easily done as said, but that two tiresome days were occupied in discussion. He would first allude to the question of the mayoralty. On that question he was now as he had been often before, in a minority. He, however, gave his vote in favour of his excellent friend Mr. Leigh—(great cheering)— and he thought his conduct on that question would require no justification. (Immense cheering.) He had not the slightest wish to disparage his. political opponents ; on the contrary, he was and always had been prepared to acknow ledge that Mr. Bolton, the present mayor, was a good man of business, and of uniform kindness and libera lity in the private relations of life. (Hear, hear.) But he was a firm opponent of the church establishment in this country. (Hear, hear.) Mr. Bolton, the mayor, differed from him in political sentiment, and not only that, but he (Mr, Lawrence) believed his sentiments were dangerous to the welfare of the country. (Cheers.) With these feelings he was prepared to support Mr. Leigh's election. (Hear.) Mr. Leigh was a. personal friend of his with whose political sentiments he fully coincided, and a gentleman largely inter ested in the prosperity of the town. Mr. Leigh's services to the public ought also to be taken into consideration. (Hear hear.) He had long been a member of the town council ; and upon these grounds he (Mr. Lawrence) felt perfectly justified in supporting Mr. Leigh. They were defeated, but the time was coming when a conservative would be the mayor of Liverpool. (Loud and immense cheering.) Next with regard to the appointment of com mittees. The conservatives had difficulties to encounter upon that subject. He would not triumph over his political oppo nents, but he would say that they were certainly a great deal more civil upon the present occasion than they had ever been before. They had now begun to pay some respect—if not to the persons of the conservatives, at least to the many wards which they represented. (Cheers.) They had now began to think that the constituencies of the borough were to be trifled with no longer, and accordingly we had now obtained the committees to be tolerably fairly poised. They had done him (Mr. Lawrence) ;the honour—and a very doubtful one it was—of making him a member of the Education Com mittee. He entered that committee with great suspicion, for, so far as he knew the corporation system of education, it was a system of which he could not approve. (Cheers.) But it was a very difficult thing for him to say, " I decline to enter into your schools, to examine your system or be a party to it, without first knowing what was meant by it. It was very difficult for him to stand up and say that ; and he felt he might be doing more mischief by refusing to act on that committee than by meeting the difficulty which he felt boldly. (Hear.) It was indeed a difficult question. He had always been of opinion that a general system of re ligious education could never be combined and promoted under one roof in this country. He wished it could, but there were unhappy differences which made it im possible. It was certainly questionable whether we should leave parties to promote any system of education which we could not truly promote ; but upon the other hand he did not go the length, Church of England man as he was, of saying that he was bound to teach the doctrines of the Church of England and nothing else—or at least he did not know that he was bound to apply the funds of the Corporation of Liverpool to that end alone. He rather agreed that there might be occasions in which we might find ourselves con strained to teach imperfect truth. (Loud cries of" No, no.") He felt, however, that was a very di ffi cult question, which would rather ret ar d than assist in being the means of pro moting education directly. (Hear.) They were, however, now pledged to examine for themselves ; and they would not suffer themselves to be led away by any plausible or specious pretexts—they would examine for themselves directly, and then make their report. (Hear.) There is no other ques tion, continued Mr. Lawrence, of any importance, which has come before the council. We are now a strong and united band. (Cheers.) We are now prepared to fight your battles with efficiency; and I do hope you will give me credit for having taken an upright and a prudent course. (Cheers.) We shall endeavour to obtain moderation without sacrificing principle ; and I trust we shall in the end be found to have studied yonr interest, and to have done no discredit to our selves. Mr. Lawrence concluded by proposing the health of the President. Glee—" Life's a bumper." _ _ The CHAIRMAN said he did not deserve one-half the eulo giums that their worthy representative had bestowed upon him. He wished he could have done much more than he had done ; but he could say that his zeal in the good cause could not be exceeded, though his ability was not equal to his zeal. He concluded by congratulating the meeting on their recent triumph, and thanking the company for the honour which they had done him. (Cheers.) Mr. J. B. FALKNER rose to propose the healths of the other representatives of the ward. He said that it was a source of pride to the electors of West Derby Ward that, at the first municipal election, they had returned two out of the five conservatives that were then returned for the town. He congratulated the town of Liverpool on the noble man ner in which the example of West Derby had been followed in other wards. He hoped that after the next municipal election the conservatives would be able to choose a conser vative mayor and eight conservative aldermen, and that the town would enjoy' the gratifying sight of witnessing the procession of the mayor, followed by the whole council, to the parish church. (Cheers.) He then proceeded to com pare the constitution of 'the old and the new corporations throughout the kingdom. He then showed that the radical party had acted upon the very system of choosing, to fill offices under the corporations, men of their own political principles, and electing as aldermen the rejected of the peo ple. (Cheers.) He concluded by proposing the health of J. S: Leigh, and of Mr. Smith, the other representatives of the ward. Mr. J. S. LEIGH said that he regretted that he could not adequately express his feelings on that occasion. He felt deeply indebted, to the gentlemen for the handsome manner in which they had drunk his health. His worthy colleague had spoken so largely on those topics in which they were chiefly interested, that he had little to add to Mr. Lawrence's remarks. He said he felt assured that Mr. Lawrence would soon find out the difficulty of his position in reference to the Education Committee. He then alluded to the triumph that had been that day achieved in Toxteth Park, and to the practiees resorted to by the radicals in order to obtain Mr. Rathbone's return. He said that Mr. Rathbone's rejection was a great blow to the radical cause in the town. Mr. Leigh sat down amidst much cheering. Mr. SMITH rose amidst loud cheering, which continued for some time. He said that he felt almost overpowered by the manner in which they had responded to the toast pro posed by Mr. Falkner. He had never felt greater pleasnre than he did in beholding before him such u phalanx of the conservative electors of West Derby Ward. He felt assured that whenever they were again called upon to discharge their duties to the town and the country, they would be found ready for the conflict, and prepared to carry off the palm of victory. He said that the radicals had announced their de termination to retrieve their losses in the ward: but he felt assuredthat they would never conquer the electors until they conquered their principles. Mr. LEIGH then proposed " Mr. Brassey, the committee, and the conservative canvassers of the ward." (Cheers.) He called upon Mr. Brassey to reply. Mr. BRASSEY responded to the toast in a neat and appro priate speech. He hutnourously alluded in military terms to the rout and discomfiture of the radicals on the second of of November. He trusted that the troops which he saw around him would be-ready at their posts on the Ist of No vember next, to give•their enemies a second edition of what they had met with on the 2d of November this year—a sound drubbing. (Cheers.) Mr. G. H. LAWRENCE then proposed the health of the conservative electors of West Derby ward. He called upon them to stand to their colours, and hoped that they would always stand fast to the principles which they professed. Mr. JoHN TAYLOR returned thanks. He regretted that he had not been able to devote as much attention to the local affairs of the wards as he could wish during the last year. He alluded to the scandalous practices resorted to by the Pro tector, or rather, the Destructive Society, in order to swamp the constituency of Liverpool. He condemned the policy of the whig party in contributing to the funds of that society. Mr. J. S. LEIGH then proposed the health of Mr. Walker, the vice-chairman. (Cheers.) Mr, WALKER rose to respond. He had always felt grati fied at the testimonyof their good feelings towards him ; but on the present occasion he felt overpowered by his feelings. He humorously alluded to the threat of Mr. Rosson to put on one hundred mushrooms ; but he felt assured that the soil of West Derby would not produce mushrooms. He con cluded by thanking the company for the honour which they had done him, and sat down amidst loud cheers. The VICE-CHAIRMAN then rose to propose the health of Mr. E. J. Kent, the secretary and treasurer of the conserva tive cnmmittee. - Mr. KENT responded ro the toast in a neat and appropri ate speech. He said he was proud to acknowledge that the principles which he professed had been inculcated on his mind while, for ten years, he was in the office of one of their representatives. The VICE-CHAIRMAN then proposed the healths of Mr. Mould and Mr. Roberts. Mr. MOULD returned thanks. Mr. ROBERTS also returned thanks. Mr. KENT proposed the health of Alexander Smith, jun., Esq., now the conservative representative of North Toxteth Ward, with whom he would associate the conservative can vassers. (Cheers.). Glee—,` Glorious Appollo." Mr. VALKNER then proposed the health of "The Mem bers for the Borough." After which, "Prosperity to the Liverpool Conservative Association"—" The good old Loyal Town of Liverpool and tho Trade thereof" —and several other toasts were proposed, and the meeting separated, after spending a delightful even ing. INQUESTS. Before P. F. CURRY, ESQ., CORONER. DEATH FROM STARVATION. —Yesterday an inquest was held on view of the body of George Clarke, who died in the bridewell on the morning of Wednesday. Richard Poole, a police-officer, said he was on duty at the Exchange on Tues day afternoo n a b out fi ve o 'clock, when he saw a man lying on the flags i n th e piazzas. He went to him and roused him up, but was some time before he could get him to speak. The man recovered a little, and was asked where he lived, and he said something, but in an inarticulate and very low tone. Another 'man came to the assistance of the witness, and the deceased was raised up. He was able to stand, but could not walk. He was then carried to bridewell, and booked for safety and being drunk. He then gave his name as George Clarke. Robert Jones, a seaman, stated he was in bridewell at the time, for being drunk. He found the deceased lying on the floor before the fire. He appeared to be dying, and witness knocked for one of the officers, who came imme ' diately. ,A surgeon was sent for, and every attentiot was paid to the deceased. He was able to speak at times, and was perfectly sensible. He did not appear to get any better, and died between five and six o'clock the following morning. Thomas Henom assistant bridewell-keeper, stated that his attention was called by the last witness to deceased, whom he found as described. Witness at first thought he was drunk, but afterwards found he was not; and as he appeared very unwell, he called Mr. Parkinson, the keeper, to him. He (Mr. P.) asked him how he felt, and he said, rather poorly. A messenger was sent to the Dispensary for a surgeon. Mr. Deane came immediately, and ordered the deceased to be supplied with gruel and wine every hour, which was done. He visited him again at half-past nine o'clock, and also at a quarter before one in the morning. The officers on duty visited the deceased every quarter of an hour, until half-past five in the morning, when he expired. Mr. Samuel Deane, surgeon, said he had made a post mortem examination of the body, and was of opinion that the cause of death was a serious congestion of the brain, produced by want and priva tion.—There was no appearance of the deceased having been in liquor. The jury returned a verdict to the effect that " the deceased died from want of the common necessaries of life." — The coroner remarked that it was a lamentable fact that within the last few weeks, inquests had been held on three individuals who had perished from actual starvation. DEATH FROM APOPLEXY.—Same day, an inquest was held on view of the body of Michael M`Derluott. The de ceased lodged at the house of Mary Ann Buyland, in Skel horne-street, and was 67 years old. That person said that on Tuesday evening last, a little after eight o'clock, the de ceased and she and several of the neighbours went to Ward's public-house in Williamson-square, and returned home at a quarter past eleven o'clock. The deceased was then quite well, and in very good spirits. While they were out the deceased had two glasses of whiskey only. Soon after they had got home, the deceased bad for supper some cold meat and potatoes. He took some copper out of his pocket to . send for some ale, and just as he did so witness observed a change in him, and he appeared to be sick. He did not throw up, was unable to speak, and in about ten minutes he died. A surgeon was sent for, but the deceased was quite dead when he came. He was sober.—Mr. Colquhoun Jef frey, surgeon, stated that he had made a post mortem exa mination of the body, and was of opinion that the deceased had died in a fit of apoplexy.—Verdict accordingly. MEETING OF THE DOCK COMMITTEE. The weekly meeting of the Dock Committee was held yes terday in Revenue-buildings. The SECRETARY read the proceeding of the last meeting, and they were confirmed. The SURVEYOR, in compliance with a resolution of the committee at their last meeting, reported that the employ ment of workmen upon Sundays on the dock waits was al ways avoided, except in cases where it was absohitely neces sary, and which, if omitted, would be attended with seri ous results. The Sub-committee of Works reported that they had taken into consideration the memorial of the British and North American Association, praying for Che erection of ad ditional sheds and stages, and also of an additional crane on the quay of Brunswick Dock, and had resolved to recommend that spars for ten stages be provided at the expense of the Dock Trust, but the cross piecings and lashings by the ship owners ; • that two sheds be erected on the quay of Bruns wick Dock • that the subject of providing an additional crane be postponed, but that a crane now nearly ready be placed on the south-east side of Union Dock. A long discussion took place on these several subjects, after which, it was resolved, as to the stages, that the necessary timber for them be pro vided, and that reports be made quarterly of their condition. As to the erection of sheds and of the crane, the recommen dations of the Sub-committee were adopted. The Sub -committee of Works presented another report, recommending that Prince's Basin be immediately deepened. —Approved. The same Sub-committee also reported that they had ex amined the model of a safety beacon submitted by Caytain Bullock, but that they could not recommend its adoption, or any substitute for it, as it might be mistaken for some of the leading marks, and thereby be the means of placing vessels in considerable danger. After some discussion, a resolution was passed that the Marine Surveyor should examine the model, and report upon it to the committee next week. A gratuity of £4 was ordered to be presented to Emanuel Roderiguez, for having picked up the Bell beacon, in April last. The MARINESURVEYOiI reported, that, on the 17th i ns t., the Formby life-boat proceeded to the assistance of the ship Scotland, which had been driven ashore on Jordan Fles. Sixteen of the crew were brought away, and the remainder of the passengers and crew, consisting of thirteen individuals, were towed in the long-boat of the ship by the life-boat, and landed near Formby Lighthouse. The M agazine and Liver pool life-boats, on perceiving the flag flying from the Rock Lighthouse, also proceeded to the wreck, and found her abandoned ; but, with the assistance of a steamer, they brought her to the Magazines in the evening. Some other business of no public interest was transacted, and the committee adjourned about half-past one. DEAF AND DUMB INSTITUTION. The building is of plain Grecian character, the front and returns being built entirely of stone from Stouton-bill ries. The centre of the front is relieved by a bold projet. with a plain but , massive cornice, finished with a pediment and moulded parapet above ; the latter, together with the cornice, is continued entirely round the building—thus pre serving that co n ti nu it y o f h or i zonta l li nes w hi c h i s so essential in Grecian architecture, and which contributes so materially to the beauty and simplicity of this design. The principal entrance is by a bold flight of steps about 15 feet wide, rising to the height of 10 feet above the surround ing streets, and not only gives importance to the building, but also preserves the apartment on the basement free from damp, a matter of no little importance to the health of the residents. The steps are defended by a handsome railing of cast iron, which is of unique and chaste design. One of the most beautiful features in the building is the porch, which is of ,he lonic order, not, we believe, taken from any antique exam .ple, but so elegant in its proportions as to claim attention both from the professor and amateur. We shall now proceed to describe the internal arrangemei, which appear to have been well studied, and admirably' adapted to the wants of the institution. It may be well to state that the building is so contrived that all the apartments on the west side of the entrance are occupied by the girls, matron, and servants, while those on the east side are exclusively devoted to the master, assist ants, and boys. _ _ The principal floor contains rooms on the right and left of the entrance for the private pupils, each being about 22 feet by 17 feet, adjoining which, and accessible to the hall, are rooms, one for the master the other for the matron ; the latter is also used as the girls' sewing-room. The hall, about 18 feet square, is in the centre of the building, and communi cates with the rooms already mentioned, and also with the school-room, assistants'-room, and by the boys' staircase, with the dining-room, and servants' apartments. The school room, which is at the back next the proposed Haymarket, is a very spacious and lofty apartment, being 40 by 34, and 16 feet high ; the light being well disposed, and the desks and other fixtures designed in accordance with the style of the building, has a very pleasing effect. We noticed that one side of the room was boarded, and, on inquiry, were informed that the whole space of 32 by 16 feet high could be connected with the dining-room which adjoins it, and thus enable the committee to give additional space at their annual examina tion of the pupils. These partitions are simply - hung with chains and weights, and are so formed as to prevent the transmission of sound ; indeed we were surprised on observing that although of such magnitude (4 inches thick), they can be easily raised or lowered by one individual. The dining-room, which is about 30 feet long by 18 feet wide, has direct communication with the servants' apart ments. There are three distinct staircases from the princi pal floor, the large one at the entrance for the master, private pupils, and visitors ; one for the boys, and another for the girls and servants. The first-mentioned is so disposed that visitors may ascend by it and pass through the whole of the apartments, both male and female, by means of private doors, which are only opened by the master or his assistant. The upper floor contains to the front three private bed-rooms, each 17 feet square, and on one side of the principal landing are the sleeping-rooms of the master and assistant, and on the other side the housekeeper's, the latter having a commo dious closet for blankets, sheets, and linen. Over the school-room is the boys' dormitory, a room 28 feet by 40 feet, and 16 feet in height ; over the dining-room is the girls' sleeping-room, which is also 'l6 feet high, 40 long by 20 wide. We know not which to praise the most, the apartments them selves, their admirable and simple ventilation, or the taste and comfort with which they are furnished. Over the front building are commodious attics for the ser vants, two large and well-ventilated hospital, besides other conveniences. The basement contains kitchens, sculleries, laundries, wash-house, larder, wine and beer cellars, store rooms, pantries, and two distinct washing-rooms, each fur nished with baths ; there are also separate play-grounds for the boys and girls, each having a covered play-room and gymnasium. Before leaving our description of the building, we cannot avoid noticing the system of warming and ventilating, which seems to have been maturely considered and provided for in the erection of the work, and not, as is too frequently the case, left until the premises are ready for occupation. These have been censtructed both in the walls and under the floors, so that little or no extra expense has been incurred. In conclusion, we may state that we have seldom seen an institution where the comfort and convenience of the inmates have been so much studied, and it reflects great credit upon the committee that they have not spent that money in deco rations, either externally or internally, which was subscribed for a charitable purpose. At the same time, the work and materials seem of the best quality, and calculated to reflect credit to all concerned in its erection. The archtects were Messrs. Cunningham and Mime ; the builders 'Messrs. S. and J. Holme, whose estimate, we believe, was the lowest of three respectable builders. The entire expense of the erec tion, fitting up, and furniture,' will be about £5500, the prin cipal part of which is already subscribed. THE EDUCATION COMMITTEE. TO THE EDITOR OF THE LIVERPOOL STANDARD. DEAR SIR,—If you will be kind, enough to insert the fol lowing lines in your paper you will greatly oblige me. In a discussion respecting the education committee in the council, I find the names of four conservative Ontlemen pro posed on the committee. I sincerely hope that Mr. Sands will withdraw his name, and not sanction such an anti-scrip tural mode of education. Mr. Earle may say what lie pleases in favour of the present system, and he may quote many ex amples of quiet and orderly boys who have been educated there ; he may say much of the harmony of the proceeding, but how can Mr. Earle, or Mr. Anybody else, expect har mony from men who have been taught Socin►anism, Protes tantism, Romanism, and perhaps three or four other isms ? There is but one religion—there can be but one religion— and, therefore, to teach anything besides truth, we sanction error, and are answerable, in some measure, for the conduct of those persons who have been taught error. I hope, sir, that Mr. Sands will withdraw his name, and the other gen tlemen will, I hope, withdraw theirs, and follow the advice given by Mr. G. Lawrence.—Your obedient Servant, A WESLEYAN METHODIST. LIVERPOOL COLLEGIATE INSTITUTION. TO THE EDITOR OF THE LIVERPOOL STANDARD, Sin,—An anonymous correspondence, calculated to pro duce erroneous impressions re§pecting the cause of Mr. Elmes' non-employment as the superintending architect of the Collegiate Institution, having appeared in the Liverpool newspapers, the committee deem it but an act of justice to Mr. Elmes to make known the real circumstances of the case. I am, therefore, directed to state officially, that the only reason why Mr. Elmes is not so employed, was, (as publicly explained by the rev. chairman of the committee, Mr. Brooks, at the laying of the foundation stone, in a manner perfectly satisfacto r y t o all the parties concerned,) entirely of a pecuniary nature ; and that the committee would otherwise have gladly availed themselves throughout of the professional services of a gentlemen whose design has given such perfect satisfaction. In evidence of the good feeling which subsists between the committee and Mr. Elmes, I may be permitted to mention, that Mr. Elmes has, in the most handsome and honourable manner, offered, not only to furnish working drawings for such portions of the edifice as affect its architectural charac ter, but to superintend their execution, free of all charge, and that his offer has been accepted by the committee. I am, sir, your obedient servant, J. GREGORY JONES, Secretary. Nov. 19, 1840. THE SHIPMASTERS' ASSOCIATION. It does not appear to be so generally known as it deserves, that an institution of a most important nature has recently sprung up amongst us, through the enterprising spirit of a few individuals, who have devoted themselves in a most laud able manner to its establishment. We allude to the Ship masters' Association, which we had the pleasure to visit a few days ago, and which, we rejoice to say, is progressing in a manner that leaves no doubt of its future success. When we contemplate the benefits which such an institution is cal culated to confer on a large and useful body of men, whose services are indispensible to our commercial and maritime prosperity, as well as, through them, on this flourishing port, we are only astonished that an establishment of such obvious utility was not originated many years ago ; and while we ad mit the skill of those who are entrusted with the guidance of our mercantile marine, we hail its commencement as af fording promise, by diffusing scientific and general informa tion, of elevating these gallant men in the scale of intelli gence, and leading them on to still brighter achievements of energy and enterprise, for the melioration and enrichment of the human race. The objects which the projectors of the Shipmasters' As sociation are desirous of effecting, are—first, by means of a Reading-room, Library, Museum, and Coffee-room, to receive and diffuse information tending to promote the interests of shipmasters generally ; secondly, to render such assistance, from time to time, in case of distress, to masters and seamen, as the state of the funds will permit ; and, thirdly, to excite a spirit of inquiry, by the delivery of Lectures on Nautical Astronomy, Geography, History, and other subjects interest ing and useful to shipmasters at large. They have already succeeded beyond their most sanguine expectations, having, in the short space of little more than three months, enrolled the names of seven hundred individuals as subscribers. The institution is not exclusively open to shipmasters, though they are mainly contemplated, and the public are consequently admitted at a small annual subscription. It is expected that by this comingling of landsmen engaged in commercial and other pursuits with the generous tars who navigate our ships to all parts of the world, the interchange of the civilities and " experiences" of each, will beget a feeling of reciprocal good will, promote a general spirit of inquiry, and become mutually advantageous and agreeable. The rooms, which are central, also afford the advantage to persons engaged in maritime trade of meeting any captains during 'Change hours, with whom they may wish to communicate. The Coffee Room, which is now in progress, will, in a short time, accommodate those who reside at a distance with coffee; dinners, &c. On the tables of the Reading Room are placed all the leading newspapers, metropolitan and pro vincial, as well as magazines and other periodicals. The Library is also progressing, several valuable works having already been presented. A commencement has also been made with the Museum, to which several articles of vertu have been contributed. These form the nucleus of what, we trust, will soon become a valuable and interesting collection; for no class of men have such opportunities as masters of vessels to procure foreign curiosities, and an occasional con tribution from each of them will, it is evident, form an am ple. museum, at a comparatively trifling expense, in a short time. In conjunction with this department, it is purposed to'encourage donations of models of vessels ; of machinery connected with steam proimlsion ; charts or plans of shores and places little known, or of rocks or islands that may be discovered. The advantages of such an institution, in diffusing useful information-affording an agreeable and improving means Of spending that leisure which even the busiest individual has pornetimes at his disposal—and, above all, in inspiring cap tains with a spirit of inquiry and an emulation to excel, that will not only adorn them in private life, and render them more valuable in their profession, but will enable them to assume that proper and dignified station in society to which their skill as seamen, and the respect that attaches to' their perilous- vocation, so eminently entitles them ; these advantages appear to us so obvious, that it would be superfluous to seek for arguments. We shall from time' to time notice the progress of this laudable institution (which isby no means commencedas anta goniqt:to the other newsrooms Of the town) ; and, in conclu sion, supply the names of the principal officers, in proof of its high respectability :—Patron—Lord Sandon ; Vice-Patrons —Cresswell Cresswell, Esq. M.P., John Cropper, Esq. ; President—Sir Joshua Walmsley ; Vice-Presidents—Joseph BrookNatvs, Esql, William Potter, Esq., James Stitt, Esq., Robertson Gladstone, ,Esq., Henry G. Chapman, Esq., Raymond- W. Houghton, Esq., Captain Francis Beaufort, R.N. ; Searelary—George Duncan, Esq. ; Treasurer— Thomas 'Alston, Esq. Amongst the Committee are—W. Rowett (chairman), Messrs. J. Engledue, R.N., Joseph Pinder, R. J. Fayrer, R.N., John Head, llugh Price, S. W. Oldham, R.N., Jas. H. Christy, Win. 11. Hoore, and many others. Honorary Secretaryr—Mr. John Middleton. EXCHANGE NEWS-ROOM. TO THE EDITOR OF THE LIVERPOOL STANDARD. ‘• SIR,—In the Albion of Monday last there appeared a note prom " A Subscriber," but without giving any proof of the authenticity of the signature, complaining of the injustice (as tie calls it) done to the subscribers to the Exchange News room, by its being closed daily between the hours of four and ;ire o'clock. How this can be an injustice, when the ar rangement 'Was made at the particular request of nearly the whole of the subscribers to that establishment, I know not. I will now, with your permission, notice that part of his let ter where he says myself and partner (a very modest way of expressing himself, Imust say) pay three guineas a year each, besides gratuities to the master and portgrs, (as he calls them). Then this subkriber proves himself to be a non-sub scriber, f or . if he were, he would not be so ignorant of the rules of the establishment as he evidently is. The committee, feeling that the rate .of subscription was too high, abolished gratuities to the master :and his assistants, twelve months ago. He appears extremely jealous and complains bitterly of the liberalities of the committee, in allowing subscribers to introduce transient visitors to-the town to read during their stay. In my opinion they could do no other, and it is only what is done at similar rdoms. in other towns. I should not have troubled you with .tEeke few lines, had I not felt that the letter of " A Subscriber' was calculated to mislead, and further, that it was uncalled for, and apparently founded on some erroneous feeling. Your insertion of this will oblige Yours, &c., JAMES SMYTH. Liverpool, Nov. 18th, 1840. COURT OF QUEEN'S BENCH.—Mommy. VIEARNE, CLERK, V, STOWELL, CLERK. Lord DENMAN gave the judgment of the court in this case, which stood over on a motion for a rule nisi to set aside the verdict returned for the plaintiff, on the ground of misdirec tion, and of the alleged libellous matter not containing any imputation on the plaintiff. The alleged libel was read at a public meeting at Manchester, where the defendant presided, and stated, at least inferentially, that the plaintiff, a Roman Catholic priest, had imposed a penance of a foolish nature upon one of WO flock before he would administer to him th e sacrament. One objection taken to the maintenance of the action was that the communication was privileged as it was read at a public meeting in a bond fide discussion. Mr. Baron Rolfe, before whom the cause was tried, h a d, how ever, held that it was not privileged, and told the jury if they entertained the same opinion as.he did they would find for the plaintiff. His lordship now said the court .was of opi nion that the defendant was not authorised to read a state ment, even in a bond fide discussion,'which reflected calum niously on the character of the plaintiff. The old case about Fox's 'Martyrology, which had been referred to in moving for the rule, could not be considered as law. The rule could not, therefore, be granted on that point. In respect of the other point, that the statement contained no imputation on the plaintiff, the court thought there should be a rule in ar rest of judgment, and if it was not libellous, then the learned judge should have left the jury to say whether it was a libel or not, and not having done so, but having told them to find for the plaintiff, it amounted to a misdirection. Rule nisi granted in arrest of judgment. THE QUEEN v. THE LONDON AND :BIRMINGHAM AND THE GRAND JUNCTION RAILWAY COMPANIES. Sir F. POLLOCK moved the court for a rule in this case to show cause why a mandamus should not be issued command ing these companies to comply with the provision of the 3d of Vic. c. 49 (Local and Personal Act). which enacted that the charges to, be made on railways, for, passengers, goods, and carriages, should be at all times equal on the same portion of the railway lines,. and under all similar circum- • stances. The object of this clause was to provide, against any special charge being made against paryieular persons 'or companies frequenting these transits. The application on this occasion was made on the part of Messrs. Pickford and Co., to exclude whom from the business of carriers along the railway line would seem to have been the purpose of the par ties against whom this motion was made. In order to effect this object they gave to another company advantages from which Messrs Pickford were excluded, so that the -latter should either give up their business altogether or pursue it on such terms as would necessarily bring it in a short time to 51 suspension. The Messrs. Pickford had, in their long-es tablished and extensive business, obtained nearly three fourths of the carrying trade between London and Liver pool, and if they were now deprived of the advantages of the railroad they might at once close their establishment. There was a clause in the railway act alluded to which was well cal culated to lead the public to false conclusions. It was that which, with a seeming fairness of arrangement, directed that the railroads should be open to the steam carriages and trains of other parties besides the company. Inasmuch, however, as locomotive engines could not perform their functions with out making many stoppages to take in fresh supplies both of water and coal, while the acts of parliament abstained front all provision enabling them to obtain these indispensible auxiliaries, the whole enactment became a mere delusion—a fraud. Mr. JUSTICE PATTESO:q.—It had never been attempted to reduce this provision of the act into practice. Sir F. PoLLocK.—lt had not. Railways were, in f ac t, th e strictest monopolies ; this' clause was a mere waste of words. If a party applied at the office at Euston-square to have an engine and train of this alien kind put upori the road, con sent would doubtless be given with this condition annexed, that it had both coal and water to carry Wall the way it had to go. The learned counsel proceeded to inform the court how unfairly the companies of the Grand Junction and Bir mingham and London Railway had acted towards Messrs. Pickford, by giving advantages denied to them to the goods and packages of Messrs. Horn and Chaplin, who Nere also carriers. Thus the latter were allowed to pass on from the one line at Birmingham to the other without charge, or ad ditional charge, while the packages of Messrs: Pickford were subjected to the delay and inconvenience of being shifted from one set of carriages to another, unless they 'submitted to a new charge. An extra expense of this kind was sufficient to put an end to all fair competition between the two parties. Again, on the arrival of the trains in town, Messrs. Horn & Chaplin were allowed a deduction of 10s. out of Css. per ton, charged for transit on their coming to Camden-town to carry off their goods, while when Messrs. Pickford asked the same terms, they were refused, and charged the full 655. After some further remarks, both on the part of the learnei4 counsel and' his lordship, a rule was granted, to show cause why a mandamus should not be issued, commanding using mand theiringthe croomad panies in qu es ti on t o c h arge a ll parties equally under like circumstances, according to the provisions of the act of 3d Vicioria, (Local and Personal). Prince Lieven does not leave this country until the spring, when his highness goes to Russia for several months.