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

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D GENERAL COMMERCIAL ADVERTISER. -HEARTS RESOLVED AND HANDS PREPARED, THE BLESSINGS THEY ENJOY TO GUARD.-SMOLLET, 7641 TUESDAY, APRIL 21,18-40. :::~~~, ~.d_ Now loading in the King's Dock, and will be punctually despatched in all thiS week, and has disengage, room for light freight. For CALCUTTA 4 ,, 5: . . - The well-known British- ilt Ship .., COPELAND, , WILLIAM SYMS, Commander ; A 1 at Lloyd's ; $l6 tons register ; sails fast, and has excel lent accommodations for passengers.—For freight or passage apply to MeSirS. TAYLOR, POTTER, and .Co.,,M erc h ants , or to w. N. MOORE. eit) gPoutb al YOU. PASSENGERS ONLY. To sail 411 t May. For SYDNEY, NEW SOUTH WALES, Aa The tine new fast-sailing Ship potcIIIBION, Captain .T. COCTIR.AN • A 1 ; 795 tons; carries an exp er i ence d Surge ; has splendid accommodations tier cabin, intermediate, and steerage pas sengers, being 8.1 feet high in the 'tween decks. Shippers may depend upon the day of sailing being punctually adhered to.—For rates of passage apply to Messrs. Wm. Surrti and So `-' , COTESWORTH and WYNNE, or BRODIE and HAMILTON. N.B.—By this conveyance a few respectable married !Mechanics, Gardeners. Shepherds, and Farm Servants, with their Families, may obtain a "FREE PASSAGE." on condi tions to be learned on application to Messrs. Was. Satrru and SONS. All letters must be post paid. Nlecst fnbits. 7b 8 , 41 on th e 25M instant."'- • For PORT MARIA &BLACK ItlVien,JANtAt cA 4 :i f The Bar que HELEN JANE, ROBERT ill`DowAL, Commander ; Barthel' per register 266 tons.—For freight or passage (hay. ing excellent cabin accommodation) apply to JOHN GLADSTONE and Co. iv ILL TALE NVI 7C ES FOR riiF. ItOUNI). To sail on the 30th instant. ,ar ' r 4 For MADEIRA and DEMERARA, The Barque ELLE JOHN GILL, Comni er ; norther' per register 244 tons.—For freigh or passage (has ing very comfortable cabins) apply to JOHN GLADSTONE and (%). &tatts. --- NEW YORK LINE OF PACK TS. 4,.1,.ii. f' , 1%,.. :,-,7 Sailing on the hi of every ith, viz.: 'iN&a VIRGINIAN, J.. thrsitts 620 tons.. Ist May. SHF , FFIELD, F. P. ALLEN 578 tons.. Ist June STEPHEN WHITNEY, new ship, 1 W. C. TITOMPgON .. . . 1000 tons.. Ist July. UNITED STATES, A. •flarrroN .. 650 tons.. Ist Augu, These ships are all of the first class, recently built in the city of New York ; and, for strength, beauty of model, punc tuality and swiftness of sailing, as well a s for extent and com fort of cabin accommodations, arc not surpassed by any in the trade, and their commanders are men of great experience. The rate of passage in the Cabin is fixed. at Thirty-five Guineas, including Wines, Liquors, and Stores of all kinds. To insure punctuality in sailing, no Goods are received on board unless they are down two days before the day of sai ling.—Appiv to TIMMAS and JOS. SANDS and CO. ---_ i'',- . - THE OLD LINE OF PACKETS .. , . -,- 4 For NEW YORK, . . ia ; ,. .i ... 4: To sail on the 7th and 19th of erery Month. eXii (Ail ,J J. lt ATHBONE 750 tons.. 7,112 - May Noturil AMERICA, A.B. Low HER 610 tons .th May EllitoPE, E. G. MARSHALL 6l t ... 7th June, N E Ar YORK, W. C. BARSTOW .. CAMBRIDGE, IRA BURSLEY .. s e r ?„LUMBUS. T. B. CROPPER .. — D ` ‘ ..'"TH AMERICA, IX G. BAILEY 600 tons.. 7th Aug. ''''NGLAND, 13. L. WAITE T hese Ships are•all of the first-class; commanded by men .. character and experience. The Passage Money is esta bhslied Twenty-fire r Guineas, for which ample. Stores of c,t . r! , description will be provided, with the exception of If Ines and Liquors, which will be furnished by the Steward, required. BARING BROTHERS and Co. Lioll Freight by these vessels will be collected at the rate of 4 ars 80 cents to the pound sterling. For NEW YORK, - The well-known American coppered and copper fastened Ship SABINA, Capt. S. MATISON • Al Register 450 tons: Print ock. Also the first-class American coppered an copper-fastened Ship SARAH PARKER, Captain NAVIES ;. Ana / Register 40 . 0 tons : Victoria Dock. the first-class American coppered mid copper-fastened Ship TAMENEND, Capt. BORLAND ; Register 500 tons : Prince's Dock. Also, the tine new American Ship WALE S, Captain L. L. WATTS ; Register 447 tons Victoria Dock. And the fine new American Ship D I A D E M, CnrtuinJ l.waaniswn- ,-- Register 665 tons . : Prince's Dock. 1 : 6 above first-class vessels have very superior ateommoda t°''s for cabin passengers, and well known for fast sailing.— t ,O . r particulars of same, freight, &c. apply to the respective d Utains, on board, or to GALT, BARFF, and BENNETT. t'eight payable at four dollars and eighty cents per pound r o ad Por steerage pastlage apply to J. W. StlAw, Waterloo . (One concern.) Zritis'b Imtrica. To tail This Day. For QUEBEC, . • The well-known Ship PY NEES, Of London ; $e Of 300 tons : Waterloo Dock.—For particulars a ' r eght, cabin passage, &c. apply to GALT, BARFF, and BENNETT. Preight payable at eight per cent. premium. ro For steerage passage apply to J. W. SHAW, Waterloo "u• - TA To soil immediately. • For MONTREAL, The British-built Brig RALPH , WYLAM, P. WKENZIE, M r ; i coppered, burthen per register 276 ns, and sails fast. For QUEBEC, The Cumberland-built Brig LADY DOUGLAS, JOHN LOGAN, Master ; Nrth p_ u -en per register 243 tons, and will meet with despatch.— r freight or passage apply to KENNETH DOWIE and Co., or Pr • J. NELSON WOOD and Co. Fr eight payable at the exchange of eight per cent. premium. &tram jlabigatwn. AMERICAN STEAMERS. ix - For HALIFAX and BOSTON, The Stearn-ship UNICORN, Will Captain DouGLA4, Sail from LIVERPOOL, for the above Ports, on I."''.IIRDAY MORNING, the 16th of May next, with a 14itted number of Cabin Passengers. 1, 0 _PASSAGE, INCLUDING PROVISIONS AND WINES, lialifax . A PP I Y in Glasgow, to J. and G. BURNS ; and, in Liver -1)°°1, to D. and C. WIVER, 12, Water-street. ti u . l ° ll, •—Due Notice will be given of the Days fixed for 4 Sailings of the ROYAL MAIL STE 4M - PACKETS, NI of the Charge for Passage. REDUCED RATES OF PASSAGE, &c. CABI N , 7s. ; STEWARD'S FEE, 2S. — STEERAGE, - 2S. 13 4 .e8 and navel, ld. per Foot; Packages, under 12feet, ls. each; Cotton, 10s. per Ton. For GREENOCK and GLASGOW, With Goods and Passengers. The City of Glasgow Steam-pack e t C ompany ' s V esse l s • ADMIRAL, Captain Roar. liwtivo, COMMODORE, Captain JOHN BOYD CITY OF GLASGOW, , Captain JAMES HARDIE, The undcrnoted, or other first-class Vessels, are intended to sail from the Clarence Dock, Liverpool, during the month of APRIL, 1840, as follows : Co month Tnts DAY .. 21st, at 3, Afternoon. CO MMODORE OF GLASG OW k •OlIMODORE SATURDAY .. 25th, at 3, Afternoon. C ITY OF GLASGOW TUESDAY.... 28th, at 7, Evening. COJIMODORE THURSDAY.. 30th, at 8. Evening. And the New Ste amer ADMIRAL w ill not sail until early 10 May next. , The ac commo d a ti ons o f t h ese V esse l s are well-known t o he first-rate. Por freight or passage apply to TflomsoN and M'CoN IP,LL, 15, Jamaica-street, Glasow ; the Steam-packet Office, 11, Market -street, Manchester; or, here, to D. M'IVER and Co., 12, l a t e 34, Water-street. t e -15 . •-- Tassengers are not det a i ne d a t G reenoc k, but pro ed direct to Glasgow. For DUBLIN and BELFAST'. I / )1 THE CITYoFDUBLIN STEAM-PACKET I \ COMPANY, Incorporated by Act of Parliament. la i irzie abo ve C ompany sa il t h e i r V essels, (w . h or without galo t el os,) taking Go o d s an d P assengers t o th e l ow i ng Ports, For DUBLIN, Tuts DAY, April 21, at 12 o' ek NOON. WEDNESDAY, ~ 22, 1 , P.M. THURSDAY, „ • 23, 2 „ P.M. FRIDAY, „ 24, 12 „ P.M. SATURDAY, „ 25, 4 . P.M. .1„ MONDAY, ~ 27, b ~ P.M. W he Company's new and splendid Ves., , els, the ROYAL "Vp-I*IAM, the PRINCESS, the PRINCE, the QUEEN 1.) ; , ORIA, or the DUCHESS OF KENT; (with Cabin f,,"eo'iers only,) sail EVERY EVENING, at Seven o'clock, 11°,k11,G%orge's Pierhead, LIVERPOOL. to KINGSTOWN "BOUR, carrying HER MAJESTY'S MAILS. For BELFAST, Lvery Wednesday, with Good* and Passengers. WEnivEsoAr,April22, at 1 o'clock P.M. 'EDNESDAY, „ 29, 8 „ I~n'llll (' Principle of this C ompany i s t h at o f attac hi ng a l l jut thtera and Exporters, by a Di v i s i on o f t h e P ro fit s among 1 , 1 . , after payment of the Divid en d s , th us crea ti ng a corn- Ullity of Interests between the Shippe rs an d Sh are holde rs , e,rl):i4!lciple which will best guarantee to it s P r oprietors a ti (34 14 tY of their Dividends, and to Shippers of all descrip (,)! Goods and Live Stock. the havin g a well-supported frei„rlishment of first-class Steamers, and the lowest rate of IF IL compatible with due attention to their maintenance. dater !irther information given at the Company's Office, 24, -stre e t. SAMUEL PERRY. Agent. t)t) 2uction. Tii IS Day, (Tuesday,) the 21st instant, at Twelve o'cl Corrie and Co.'s Office, Rumford-place 60 Cases 1 White Brazil SUGA 350 Bags Lately landed ex Lima, from Paraiba.--F further particu lars apply to Messrs. ADFIELD T BRAGA, and Co., Mer chants, or to CORRIE and Co., Brokers. Ick, al 'o-moanow, (Wednesday,) the 22d inst., at Twelve o'clock, at No. 35, Tithebarn-street, 50 Tons LIMA WOOD, in Harbord's, W‘ing, • 60 Tons LIM A WOOD, in Frente's, Wipping, 40 Tons LIMA WOOD, in Birkett's, Crosbie-street, 39 Tons LIMA WOOD, in Parr's, Gilbert-street. Apply to ROWLINSON and Co., Brokers. On account of whom it ,nay concern. TO -MORROW, (Wednesday,) the 22d inst., at Twelve o'clock, in Smith's Gateway, Lancelot's-hey, • 2 CHAIN CABLES, 2 STREAM CABLES, 1 STREAM ANCHOR, 2 KEDGES, 11 SAILS and 1 CAMI3OOSE, . _ :7 4 aved from the Rival, wrecked on Rathlin Island.—Apply to MCSSI'S. WILDES, PICKEIZSGILL, and Co., Merchants, -or to CHARLES FAIRCLOUGH, Broker. , 'clock, To-Mouuow, (Wednesday,) the - 22d inst., at Twelve at Whitaker, Carter, and Co.'s Office 1071 Baskets, about 70 Tons, GAM R, 350 Bags Java TURMERIC, e 1546 Bundles RATTANS, Per Lady Bute, from Sincapore.—Apply to Messrs. Mu RRAY, SIME, and Co., Merchant., or to . • WHITA K ER; CARTER, and Co. ) Broleentor On TH u'itsDny. next, the . 23d instant, at Twelve o'clock, ai - Whitaker, Carter, and Co.'s Office, 303 Bags COFFEE. (at 9d duty,) 750 Bags Java RICE, 122 Bo es } PEARL SAGO,-' :1 s 2 37 Boxes I SAGO FLOUR, 215 Bags 13ROWNSAGO, 292 Bags BLACK PEPPER, 34 Bags WHITE PEPPER, Per Lady Bute, froth tiincapore.—Apply to Messrs.MunmAY, SYME, and Co., Merchants, or WHITAKER, CARTER, and Co., Brokers. MODERN AND EXCELLENT HOUSEHOLD FUR NITURE, PLATE, LINEN, CHINA. GLASS, BRACKET CLOCK, SMALL LIBRARY OF BOOKS, PAINTINGS AND PRINTS, BERKLEY-STREET. •By Mr. BYFORD, 4 TO-MORROW, (Wednesday,) the 22d, and 'THURSDAY, the 23d instant, at Eleven o'clock precisely each day, upon the Premises, No. 11, Berkley-street, MHE whole of the excellent and modern HOUSEHOLD . FURNITURE and Effects of a, Gentleman declining ousekeeping. The MISCELLANEOUS ARTICLES comprise Eight-days' Bracket Clock, by Harrison, Liverpool; elegant Guitar and Case, with patent screws, by Dantaine, London ; two Ma hogany Hall Chairs, Wheel Barometer, Octagon Hall Lamp, Oil Cloth, China Ornaments, Dinner and Dessert Services, Sets Tea and Coffee • China, Stuffed Tiger Cat, two Sets Table and Dessert Knives and Forks, with Ivory Balanced . Handles, Brussells and Kidderminster Carpets, Printed Druggets, Bronzed and Steel Fenders, highly-polished Fire Irons, Sets Damask Window Curtains, with Gilt Cornices 'and French Poles, Embossed Table Covers, Linen, Cut Glass, Plate. and Plated Articles, Paintings and Prints. The BEDCHAMBERS are handsomely Furnished, and con tain Mahogany Four-post Bedsteads, with Cornice and Poles, Figured Damask and Moreen Hangings, Mahogany Washstand and Pedestal Dressing Table, with Marble Tops, Chests Drawers, Wardrobe, Bedsteps, Pier and Dressing Glasses. Bronzed Bracket, with Marble Top ; Painted Arti- Iles, in Chairs, Chests Drawers, Toilet Tables, Washstands, and Toilet Ware. The Al A ROG ANY FURNITURE, in French Polish, includes Sets Chairs, Loo, Dining, and Pembroke Tables, Sofas, Bookcase, with Folding Glazed Doors, Pair. Fire Screens, Cheffoniei., Pair Roswood Card Tables and Cheffonier, brilliant Chimney Glass, in rich burnished frame, plate 54 inches by 42. The LIBRARY, principally in handsome bindings, in which are the following Works :—Rollin's Ancient History, Spec tator, Whiston's Josephas, Gibbon's Rome, Burns, Hogarth's and Byron's Works, Thompson's History of Chemistry, Galt's Life of Byron, Bourienne's Memoirs of Napoleon, • Parry's - Voyages, Domestic Economy, Allen's History of • London, Horticultural Register; Hone's Table Book, Every Day Book, and Year Book, History of England, History of British:lndia, Lives of Celebrated Travellers, Baines' His tory of the Cotton Manufactures, Pickwick Papers, Voyages of the Companions of Columbus, Life of 'Columbus, Refor mation of England, Finden's Ports and Harbours of. Great Britain, Views in North and .. South Wales, Annuals, Voyages, and a few voluines of FrenCh and Spanish Works. The KITCHEN REQUISITES—Seven Oval Block Tin Dish Covers, • Painted Dresser, with Drawers, and Plate Shelf, Copper Coal Scuttle, Washing Tubs, Japanned Trays, and a variety of Culinary Articles. May. be viewed Tuis .DAY, the 21st, when .Catalogues may be had on the Premises, or of Mr. BYFORD, his minus; - ciayfOtt-btillarr•—= •7 BOTANIC GARDEN. mHE GENERAL MEETING o f the PiectIETORS of the BOTANICAL GARDENS, he Clarendon Rooms, is. POSTPONED from WEDN ..'DAY, the 22d instant, until the 28th instant, at One o'clock. OCEAN ASSURANCE COMPANY ' THE SHAREHOLDERS may receive a D IDEND 1 of Five Pounds per Share on the amoun of their re spective Shares, (being a portion of the funds operty, capi tal and profits of the Company,) on applicat at the Office, 13, Exchange-buildings, on or after the first yof Maynext, between the hours of Twelve and Three o'Clock. The Shareholders will be required to produce their certi• ficates. The transfer books will be closed from the 20th of April to ie 2d of May inclusive. By order of the Directors, RICHD. RAWSON, Manager. 13, Exchange-buildings, 13th April, 1840. LIVERPOOL DOCKS. LIGHTHOUSEg, FLOATING LIGHTS, BUOYS, Sze. TT having been reported to the Dock Committee that da mage is frequently done to the Rock Lighthouse by Masters of Flats and other Craft attempting to pass between it and the Fort ; that the Floating Lights have sustained con siderable injury, besides the risk of being driven from their stations or sunk, by being run foul of through the careless ness of Masters of Vessels or other Persons having the com mand ; and that many of the Buoys are perforated with balls, thereby causing them to sink, or are otherwise injured by persons tiring at birds perched upon them ; that they are often run foul of, sunk, or dragged away from their moorings by Steam and other Vessels, also by Flats and other Craft making fast thereto, thereby occasioning great damage, and endangering the navigation into and out of the port : Now, the Committee DO HEREBY GIVE NOTICE that they will cause all persons so offending and damaging any of the Lighthouses, Floating Lights, Buoys, Landmarks, or other works, belonging to them, to be PROSECUTED to the utmost extent and rigour of the law. And they do also hereby offer a REWARD of TEN POUNDS to any person or persons who will give such information as shall lead to the Conviction of the Offender or Offenders. By order, DANIEL MASON, Secretary. Dock -office, Liverpool, April 20, 1840. PERUSAL OF ALL THE LAST NEW PUBLICA TIONS, AT W. PARRY'S PUBLIC LIBRARY, 9, LEECE-STREET, (near the top of Bold-street.) This Library consists of I ALL the NEW WORKS in History, graphy, Tra vels, Divinity, Philosophy, Poetry, ction, &c. &c., which are added the day after they appear in London. 11. The POPULAR and STAND/ 4D WORKS in the various branches of Literature, of an anther date. 111. A large collection of FOREIGN WORKS, the new publications being constantly added. IV. All the REVIEWS and MAGAZINES, with the best Periodical Literature generally. V. A great variety of ILLUSTRATED WORKS. VI. Also, a MUSICAL CIRCULATING LIBRARY, :o which all the New Music is added as it appears. TEItMS: FIRST CLASS.—Two:Guineas per Annum where the New Works are required exclusively, of which a sufficient number of copies are taken to ensure an immediate supply. ' SRCOND CLASS.—One Guinea and a Half per Annum, for a general selection from the Catalogue ; the New Works supplied in the proportion of one-half, together with the Reviews and Magazines. THIRD CLAss.—One Guinea per Annum, entitles the subscriber to a general selection from the Catalogue, with New Works occasionally, or Reviews•and Magazines. DEFORMITIES, &c.—Mr. AMESBURY'S 3 RIVATE ORTH 0 PCE DI C ESTABLIS HME N --These Establishme n t s are i n S eparate H ouses approp atelyarranged and classed, w ith d ue regar d to Sex, Rank, d Age ; and are . for the reception, accommodation, relief, d cure of persons afflicted with Deformity of the Spine, ;Chest, or Limbs ; Muscular Weakness, Stiff Joints, Weak Joints, &c. Con ducted by JOSEPH AMES BURY , S urgeon, London, M.R.C.S., &c., late Lecturer on Orthopoedic Surgery, &c. Mr. AMESBURY may be seen at his H ouse, N o. 59 , Bur ton-crescent, every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, from Ten till Twelve o'clock. SUBSTITUTES FOR STAYS. AMESBURY'S PATENT BODY SUPPORTS.—These Supports are used instead of Stays and Corsets, which are injurious to the natural form and developement of the Body. When the PATENT BODY SUPPORTS are used for the ordi nary purposes for which Stays and Corsets are employed, they afford effectual support to the Body, and at the same time exert a preservative influence, tending thereby to guard the Spine and Chest against Deformity, and to prevent un natural fulness of the Abdomen. They are also applied so as to produce a curative action whenever this is required, by which they alleviate and correct many of th 6 defects and weaknesses to which the human spine, chest, and abdomen are liable. They are made in three varieties, to suit the various conditions of the Body in the single and married state.—lnvented by Josxpx AMESBURY, Surgeon, London, M.R.C.S., &c., late Lecturer on Orthopcedic Surgery, In ventor of various Apparatus used in the Treatment of Frac tures; of the Patent Spine Support ; of the Patent Exercis ing Plane ; of the Patent Apparatus for removing Contractions of, and for Supporting, the Knees and other Joints; of the Patent Apparatus for Club-Feet; and of other contrivances used by him in the alleviation and cure of deformity, stiffness, and weakness, as the same occur in the spine,chest,and Mr. AMESBURY'S PATENT' BODY SUPPORTS are stamped with the Royal Arms, and with the Inventor's Name and device. Pamphlets respecting their application and use, may be had of his Agents in Town and Country. THOMAS LAYTON, Chief Manager, Factory, B, , Berners-street, Oxford-street, London. Agents for Liverpool, Mesdames TAYLOR and HARNEY, 15, Slater-street, who are permitted to refer to the first Medical Gentlemen in the towp. * See AMESBURY'S Practical Remarks on the Nature and Treatment of Fractures of the Trunk and Extremities, 2 vols. Bvo. ; and his Practical Remarks on the Causes, Nature, and Treatment of Deformities, Stiffness, and Weakness in the Spine, Chest, and Limbs, Ist. vol. 4to. (to be publi s h e d in April.) Longman and Co., Paternoster-row. knato in) 2tution. FURNITURE, WINSTANLEYS' ROOMS. J[ESSRS. THOS. WINSTANLEY an d SONS respect fully announce, that they. will SELL by AUCTION, at their Rooms, Church-street, on WEDNESDAY, the 29th instant, and the following day, precisely at Eleven o'clock each day, An extensive Assortment of excellent H USEHOLD FURNITURE, China, Cut Glass, Plate Articles, Six octave Semi-grand Piano-forte, by Broad od and Sons, se veral Cabinet and Square Do., by Stodar ud other favourite makers, Pair of 18-inch Globes, Eight- y Timepiece, a va luable :BAGATELLE TABLE, 9 ft. 9in long by 3 feet wide, modern Chandeliers, Paintings, Framed Prints, &c., removed for the convenience of unreserved sale. The excellent MAHOGANY ARTICLES consist of Sets of Dining Tables, on Telescope Frames and Pillars and Claws, Pedestal and Celleret sideboards, Circular and Elliptic Loo Tables, Library, Card, and P em b ro k e Di tto , mo d ern C ouches and Sofas, in Hair Cloth and Merino Damask, capital Set of Dining-room and Parlour Chairs, Chiffonniers, Cabinets, Se cretaires, and Book-cases, Reclining Chairs, Hatstand, Hall Chairs, Winged and other Wardrobes, Chests.of Drawers, &c. The CHAMBER FURNITURE comprises several modern Four-post Bedsteads, handsomely fitted up with Morine and Printed Calico Hangings, seasoned Feather Beds, Hair Mat tresses and Bedding ' Camp and Fre nc h B e d s t ea d s , w i t h ap propriate Bedding, Painted Winged Wardrobes, Chests of Drawers, Toilet Table and Washstands, Venetian and Kid derminster Carpets, Fenders and Fire-irons, &c. A variety of handsome ROSEWOOD DRAWING-ROOM FUR NITURE, Ranges of Curtains, Brussels Carpets, &c. Office Fixtures, Shower Baths, Kitchen Requisites, and other Articles. ~..,...,T11:14*-AaLle.viewed on TUESDAY, th e 28th i nstant , and Catalogues had at the Rooms. -- HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, DERBY ROAD, BOOTLE. By Mr. WALKER„/ • On THURSDAY next, the 23d instant, at Elefen o'clock pre cisely, on the Premises, nearly opposite , Derby Cottages, Derby-road, Bootle, THE useful HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, belong i ng to a Person giving up the said Premises. May be viewed on the morning of sale, and Catalogues had on the Premises, and of Mr. WALKER, 31, Church street, PAINTINGS, 4-c. WALKER. Without reserve,—On y THURSDAY next, the 23d instant, at Eleven o'clock precisely, at his RoOnts, 31, Church street, ' /t . A GENUINE C o ll ec ti on o f PAINTINGS, ENGRAV INGS, and a few valuable DRAWINGS, removed for the convenience of Sale. May be viewed To-morrow, the 22d instant, and Cata logues had of Mr. WALKER, 31, Church-street. SPLENDID CABINET FURNITURE, PI NO FORTE, &rc. By Mr. WALKER, On TUESDAY next, the 28th instant, at Eleven clock pre. cisely, at his Rooms, 31, Church-st et, A VERY superior STOCK of CABINET WRNITURE being the property of an eminent an cAtensive Manu facturer. The ROSEWOOD FURNITURE conaprisgs Sets of Chairs occasional Chairs, Couches, Sofas, Circular Loo Tables, Chiffonier, Bookcase, &c. The MAHOGANY FURNITURE comprises Sets of Chairs, Lounging Chairs, Library Chairs, Sofas, two splendid Sets of Loo Dining Tables, one Set Telescope Dining Tables, Circular and Oblourg Loo Tables, Consulting Tables, two splendid Sideboards, three very superior Winged Wardrobes, including a Lady's Wardrobe, Toilet and Cheval Glasses, &c. Also, by permission, will be Sold, at the same time, a superior Six-octave PIANO-FORTE. May be viewed on Saturday next, the 25th, and Monday, the 27th instant, and Catalogues had of Mr. WALKER. TO WHEELWRIGHTS, FARMERS, AND OTHERS. By GEORGE ASHTON, TO-MORROW, (Wednesday,) the 22d instant, at Twelve o'clock at Noon, on the Premises, Moor-lane, in Walton, in the county of Lancaster, IHE Sycamore, Ash, Elm, Beech, Poplar, Chesnut, Alder, and Willow TIMBER, falle, .nd now lying on the Premises, Moor-lane, the Property AR. Leyland, Esq. Also, a variety of FARMING IMPLEI ENTS, &c., com prising two Broad-wheeled Carts, with Iron Arms,. one Ditto, with Wood Tree ; covered Milk Cart ; Shaft Horse and Leading Gears, Iron and Wood Ploughs and Harrows, an excellent Malt Mill, Corn Trial, Churn, with Fly Wheel, Brook and Drawing Nets, Kitchell Dressers, with Drawers, Fall Table, Meat Safe, Half-Barrels and Casks, Weigh Beam and Boards, and other Effects. For further particulars apply to Mr. HUGHES, Joiner, Walton, who will show the Lots. On FRIDAY, the 15th day of May next, at Twelve o'clock at Noon, at the Clarendon Rooms, South John-street, A N excellent DWELLING-HOUSE mg PREMISES, .La. situate in Great George's-place, at the corner of Upper Frederick-street, in Liverpool, lately the residence of John Barber, Esq., deceased. The Property comprises an area of 1500 square feet, or thereabouts, fronting towards the Hack ney Coach Stand opposite St. James's Market, and might, by a trifling outlay, be converted into a Shop or a Licensed Public-house, for either of which purposes it is well adapted. The Tenure is Leasehold under the Corporation of Liverpool for two lives, and twenty-one years after the death of the survivor. A considerable portion of the purchase money may remain for several years, on Mortgage of the Premises, if required. For further particulars apply to Mr. SNOWBALL, Solicitor, 16, Castle-street. 'WE Trustees of the late D u k e o f B r id gewater, HEREB Y 1 GIVE NOTICE, that the New Dock, termed the " EGERTON DOCK," built expressly for the accommoda tion of the Timber Trade, at the south end o /the town of Liverpool, is now completed and open. Egerton Dock is conveniently situat , immediately adjacent to the Timber Yards, and near runswick Dock, and will be a considerable saving in Cartage to Shippers and Receivers of Timber. Those parties who wish to Ship at Duke's Dock may do so as heretofore. JAMES PENDLEBURY, Agent. AMBROSE VEEVERS, Timber Clerk. Bridgewater Office, Duke's Dock, Liverpool, 20th April, 1840. r- FHE Commissioners in a fiat i n b an k rup t cy , b ear i ng date the Nineteenth day of December, 1839, awarded and jitis sued forth against CHARLES JAMES W SON WHAR TON, of Liverpool, in the county of caster, provision dealer, dealer and chapman, intend to et on WEDNESDAY next, the Twenty-second day of APRIL instant, at One o'clock in the Afternoon, at the Clarendon Rooms, Liver pool, in order to audit the accounts of the assignees of the estate and effects of the said bankrupt under the said fiat, pursuant to an act of parliament made and passed in the sixth year of the reign of his late Majesty King George the Fourth, intituled " An Act to amend the Laws relating to Bankrupts." CORNTEM mg ; Solicitor. T HE Commissioners in a fiat in bankrup , bearing date - the Nineteenth day of December, 183 , awarded and is sued forth against CHARLES JAMES ILSON WHAR TON, of Liverpool, in the county of ancaster, provision dealer, dealer and chapman, intend to eet on WEDNESDAY next, the Twenty-second day of AIL instant, at Two o'clock in the Afternoon, at the Clarendon Rooms, Liverpool, in order to make a dividend of the estate and effects of the said bankrupt, when and where the creditors who have not already proved their debts are to come prepared to prove the same, or they will be excluded the benefit of the said divi dend, and all claims not then proved will be disallowed. CO RNTHWA ITE, Solicitor. HEREAS, a fiat in bankruptcy is awarded and issued forth against BETTY SMITH, of Southport, in the county of Lancaster, board and lodging-house keeper, dealer and chapwoman, and she being declared a bank pt, is hereby required to surrender herself to the Corn sioners in the said fiat named, or the major part of them on the 24th day of APRIL instant, and on the 26th da f- MAY next, at Twelve at Noon on each day, at the C endon Rooms, in South John -street, in Liverpool, in th ,aid county of Lan caster, and make a full discovery and disclosure of her estate and effects, when and where the Creditors are to come pre pared to prove their debts, and at the first sitting to choose Assignees, and at the last sitting the said bankrupt is required to finish her examination, and the creditors are to assent to or dissent from the allowance of her certificate. All per sons indebted to the said bankrupt, or that have any of her effects, are not to pay or deliver the same but to whom the commissioners shall appoint, but give notice to Messrs. JOHNSON, SON, and WEATHERALL, Solicitors, Temple, London, or to Messrs. C. and C. H. Wool), Solicitors, Manchester. MONS. LE DRAY, SURGEON-DENTIST, from the Firm of LE DRAY and CO., London. SCURVY in the GUMS EFFECTUALLY REMOVED. ARTIFICIAL TEETH SUPPLIED WITHOUT WIRES, SPRINGS, OR-CLASPS. LOOSE TEETH FASTENED. And filling Decayed Teeth with Mineral Marmoratum. MONS. LE DRAY and CO., Surgeon-Dentists, respect fully inform the Nobility, Gentry, and Inhabitants of Liver pool and its vicinity, that they have opened Establishment permanently at No. 38, SEEL-STREET, ight doors from Berry street. They continue to fill u e cavities of De cayed Teeth with their Mineral Marin atum, without the least pain, heat, or pressure ; it is placed into the cavity in an almost liquid state, and in a few seconds gets hard, pre venting and curing the Tooth-ache, arresting all further pro gress of decay, and rendering the operation of extraction unnecessary. The Mineral not only converts a mere shell into a sound and useful tooth, but, by completely stopping up the cavity, prevents effectually that unpleasant taint of he breath which invariably accompanies a decayed tooth. Among the various disorders of the Teeth and Gums, there are none more destructive in , their effects, or more generally prevalent, than Scurvy ; and it is well known that the loss of Teeth arises more from this cause than any other. It affects individuals of all ages and of all constitutions, and is the primary cause of Tooth-ache and decay. To iose so affected, Mons. La DRAY and Co. have to inform them, that they can effectually remove this destructive complaint by a single application, without the slightest pain. Artificial and Natural Teeth, of surpassing beauty, fixed from one to a complete set, without extracting the roots or giving any pain, without springs, wires, or ligatures, an. swering all the purposes of Mastication and Articulation, remaining perfectly secure in their places, and may be taken out and replaced by the wearer with the greatest facility,— at the following Paris charges : A single Artificial Tooth A complete Set A complete Set of Natural Teeth, on fine gold plate An entire Set of Natural or Terro Metal lic Teeth, highly finished, in the filEt style, with fine gold sockets, usably charged 40 guineas Loose Teeth fastened, arising either from age, disease, or mercury, and deficiencies of palate effectually remedied. Artificial Teeth out of repair, remodelled to fit the mouth, and restored equal in beauty and durability to their original state. Attendance from Nine till Seven, and on Sundays from Nine till Two. £0 10 0 5 5 0 C , .....q5r For the convenience of country patients, Monsieur La DRAY and Co. are enabled to fix a partial or complete set of Teeth at one sitting, without the least pain or incon venience. No. 70, Seel-street, Eight Doors from Berry-street, Liverpool. DECLINING BUSINESS. and P. RALPHS respectfully inform their Friends A. • and the Public, that they have just completed their Purchases for th e SPRING TRADE; and, owing to the extreme depression in almost every department of Manu factures, their present Stock will be found-to deserve a con tinuance of that support which they haVe hitherto so libe rally experienced. That system with which they set out, and which has gained for them the confidence of all their Customers, will ever be strictly adhered to ;—their business shall be conducted re spectably; and though they pride themselves on keeping the best of Goods, they will not be undersold by any House in the Trade. 2, WATERLOO-PLACE, Church-street. MANTLES. eRIPPS and SCURFIELD ha ve the honour/of intimat bag to the Ladies of Liverpool, that they }eve just com pleted their first Spring purchase of SHAWL'S and MAN TLES, in Paris, Brussels. and London ; t4ether with some ter of the most beautiful production s o f t h e l est i a l E mpire ; and beg to assure the Nobility and G y, that their Stock of the same is second to none in Lon nor elsewhere. The late decided turn in favour of Chine, Glace and Fa conn4 Shawls and Mantles has induced CRIPPS and SCUR FIELD to purchase largely of these luxu r i ous M ater i a l s, and have no hesitation in saying that they are enabled to offet every desciiption of Envelope 20 per cent. lower than any other house, under any circumstances. Six behutifully executed Steel Engravings, of the latest modes, in Shawls and Mantles, &c., &c.. from the most au thentic sources, may be had gratis, on application at their Warehouse. CRIPPS AND SCURFIELD, 48, BOLD -STREET. CASH ONLY, AND NO ABATEME ►O be LET, several good OFFICES, I Warehouse Rooms, in Nos. 3 and 4 iieh or wallow iVolstenholme• square. Apply to JOHN WINDER and Co. BIRKENIIEAD. MO be SOLD or LET, " BR UNSWICK VILLA, " 1. an excellent Family Residence, with Garden, Coach house, and Stable attached, within a few minutes' walk from Woodside Ferry. On SALE, Immediately adjoining the above, upwards of 15,000 square yards of eligible BUILDING LAND, laid out in suitable Lots. To he LET, that very commodious DWELLING HOUSE, at Grange, at present occupied by John Forshaw, Esq., with Coach-house, Stable, Gardens, Servants' Cottage, &c. And to be SOLD, about 100,000 yards of LAND adjoining, in Lots for Building. This Land has some of the best Building Sites in the neighbourhood of Birkenhead, com manding views of the River, port and town of Liverpool, and the adjacent country. For further particulars apply to Mr. W. RAVENSCROFT, 1, King-street, Liverpool ; or Mr. THOMAS WALLEY, Birken head. TO BE SOLD, by P RIVATE T REATY , a b eaut i ful HOUSE, delightfully situated near Wrest Derby, con taining Drawing-room, Dining ditto, Break i t ditto, Library ditto, Butler's Pantry, t w o Kitche ns , 13r 14 Bed-rooms, excellent Gardens, Outbuildi ngs , Hot-horises, &c., with four or ten statute Acres of Land. Also, in the same immediate neighbourhood, two detached HOUSES and OUTBUILD INGS, replete with every convenience, with about 5,000 yards of Land to each. A modern-built MANSION, with 30 statute Acres of LAND, four miles from Liverpool. An excellent FAMILY.HOUSE and OUTBUILDINGS, with about a statute Acre of LAND, south side of Waver tree, three miles from Liverpool. A large Family HOUSE, North View, Everton. The Gardens and Pleasure Grounds are extensive, and enclosed with lofty and substantial Walls. ' A beautiful and valuable Freehold ESTATE, situate about three miles from the county town of Derby, containing 123 A. 19s'., statute, in a ri ng f ence , w ith a r i c hl y- Ti m b ered Park. he House is modern, and suitable for the residence of a Nobleman, the principal Rooms being about 28 feet by 21. A. Freehold ESTATE, comprising about 400 acres, with MANSION, and about 40 acres in Plantations, situate within three miles of Penrith. This Lot would be an excel lent investment. An ESTATE of 165 acres, with large MANSION, Hot. houses, Gardens, and Pleasure Grounds, &c., situate in one of the most picturesque situations in the kingdom, ten miles north of Lancaster. Several very eligible Lots of LAND for Building upon, two, three, four, and five miles from Liverpool, in Lots of 16, 20, or 30 acres, or one or two acres in a Lot. A corner HOUSE and LAND, Great George-street, well adapted for a Shop, near St. James's Market. Also, upwards of Two Millions sterling of PROPERTY, in and near Liverpool, viz., in Bold-street, Renshaw-street, Duke-street, Castle-street, Water-street, Lord-street, John street, Tithebarn-street, &c., (too numerous to describe,) to suit purchasers, in Lots from £2OO to £20,000. Seventy-five Thousand Yards of LAND, Kennington, near London ; most eligible Building Land. Apply to T. A. DALE, Surveyor, 44, Castle-street, Liverpool. LONDON DYEING AND CLEANING ESTABLISH- MENTS, No. 9, RANELAGH-STREET, AND 126, BOLD-STREET, LIVERPOOL. JOHNSON BROTHERS, f rom Lo n d on , Silk, W oo ll en, and 'Cotton Dyers, Foreign and British Sha ! Cleaner s , ti , Scourers, and Calenderer s , t a k e t hi s opportunit of thankin g their Friends, and the Ladi es o f Li verpoo l ge rally, for th e patronage their Establishm en t s h ave rece i e for a series of years, and beg to inform th em t h at t h ey e RE MOVED from the Shop lately oc cu pi e d by them No. 45, BOLD STREET, to No. 126, ON THE OPPOSITE SIDE, five doors from the top, where, in connexion with their Ranelagh-street Establishment, they hope, by strict attention to business, punctuality in all their engagementS, extensive knowledge of the science and experience of Dyeing, &c., and superior workmanship, to receive a continuance of that encourage ment which has hitherto been conferred on them. N.B.—COUNTRY AND FOREIGN ORDERS CAREFULLY ATTENDED TO. T HE celebrated Co r di a l BALM o f SYRIACUM, or NATURE'S GRAND RESTORATIVE. There is nothing more remarkable in the social habits of the present day, and more particularly in those of the past century, than a general disregard to the maxims of prudence in regard to health and enjoyment. Hence the vast multi tudes who, having acquired the portion of an , enfeebled con stitution, are doomed to the class of habitual invalids. Their minds anxious, unsteady, or sluggish, And their bodies weak, the natural functions of life are discharged laboriously, with pain and difficulty. For this state of nervous derange ment, the celebrated CORDIAL BALM OF SYRIACUM will be found to have peculiar efficacy, strengthening the lan guid system and shedding new hope on 'the mind. A perse verance in its use has been the happy means of relieving many thousands, and of restoring a great number to the per manent enjoyment of life. It is remarkable for its efficacy in all disorders of the digestive organs, and is especially recom mended to those who, from the irregularities of youthful age, habits of studious application, or a life of pleasure, have fallen into a despondent state of mind, and that distressing train of symptoms commonly denominated the NERVOUS. In such persons the mental are not less enfeebled than the corporeal, and to them a remedy that acts with efficacy, with out interfering with domestic habits, is peculiarly desirable. Its primary object is to relieve those persons who, by an immoderate indulgence in their passions, have ruined their constitutions and brought on a perfect tabis dorsalis; or, in their way to the consummation of that deplorable malady, the affected with any of those previous symptoms that betray its approach, as the various affections of the nervous system, obstinate gleets, involuntary emissions, excesses, irregu larity, weakness, total impotency, b arrenness. &c. B ut the relief the ORDIAL BALM OF SYRIACUM ge nerally administers is not confined to these alone : the latitudinarian iay birth, who has received from his parents the inheritance of a diseased and unprolific frame—the deli cate female, whom an immured and inactive life, together with an immoderate use of tea and other weak and watery aliments, has, without any fault of hers, brought on all the calamitous symptoms of a consumptive habit, and are, with out timely assistance, sinking into a premature grave ! Such as these, under Divine Influence, the Cordial Balm of Sy riacum will restore to the enjoyment of all the comforts of life. It is universally admired, being pleasant to the taste and smell, gently astringes the fibres of the stomach, and give,' that proper tensity which a good digestion requires. To the young it will afford lasting health, strength, and spirits, in place of lassitude and debility, and to the aged and infirm it will assuredly furnish great relief and comfort, by gently and safely invigorating the system. It will not give immortality, but if it be in the power of medicine to gild the autumn of declining years, and calmly and serenely protract the close of life beyond its narrow span, this restorative is capable of effecting this grand desideratum. The Cordial is highly esteemed in the East and West In di'zs for nourishing and invigorating the nervous system and acting as a general restorative on debilitated Constitutions, arising from bilious complaints contracted in hot climates. The studious as well as the sedentary part of the community should never be without the Cordial Balm of Syriacum, which removes diseases of the head, invigorates the mind, roproves the memory, and enlivens the imagination. Sold in bottles; price us. each, or the quantity of four in one Family Bottle for 355., by which one Ils. bottle is saved, duty included. Co.,Prepared only by Messrs. Perry and . Surgeons, at 22, Slater-street, Liverpool, and 4, Great Charles-street, Bir mingham. Observe, none are genuine without the signature of R. and L. PERRY and Co:, impressed in a stamp on the outside of each wrapper, to imitate which is a felony of the deepest dye. Letters for advice must be post paid, and contain the usual fee of one pound. At 22, SLATER-STREET, LIVERPOOL, (Private .Entranos First Door up the Paerage,) UNRESERVED SALE OF SILK MERCERY, LINEN AND WOOLLEN D. RAPERY GOODS, fc. WILLIAM SLATER, 3, WATERLOO-PLAC E , CHURCH STREET, begs to intimate to his numerous Friends and the Public, that, in the hope of RE ORING ins HEALTH, he has at length adopted the re mmendation of the Faculty, to RETIRE FROM BUSI SS. The short intermediate period requisite to carry this mrpose into effect, will be employed in DISPOSING OF s extensive and va luable STOCK, at a great Reductio in Price. This deci sion has only been formed by him in preference to the RISK that would necessarily he incurred by transferring his Esta blishment to a Successor on Credit Terms. The Stock in Trade (the greater portion of which has been bought fol. the present and approaching seasons) consists of a splendid assortment of rich Satinets, Gros de Naps, Satins, a choice selection of Manchester, London, and Swiss Printed Calicoes and Muslins, French and English Merinos, Table Linen and Sheetings, 7-Bths and 4-4ths Irish Grass-bleached . Linen, Hosiery, Gloves, Shawls, Ribbons, and a good stock of Counterpanes, Quilts, Blankets, Flannels, a few superior 'Woollen Cloths and Cassimeres, &c. &c. WM. SLATER, having invariably made his Purchases from the most reputed Manufacturers, presumes to affirm that his Stock, in point of real and substantial quality, is inferior to none in the trade : and he therefore, with confidence, solicits an early inspection of it by his Friends and the Public, being determined, from the circumstances already alluded to, to re duce his Prices to such a scale es cannot fail to secure a prompt disposal of the whole of his superior Goods. In consequence of the crowded state of the Shop during the last few days, the Shop will not be opened until Half-past Ten each morning. GRAND FANCY DRESS BA 4. J OHN HART, of 66, REGENT -STREET, a 319, STRAND, returns his grateful acknowledgments the Nobility and Gentry for their patronage on former o sions, and ben to inform them that he has again arrive in Liverpool, with Fifty NEW DRESSES, made for the Eglington Tourna ment, added to his already magnificent STOCK, making upwards of 600 of the best Dresses extant Full particulars will be advertised in a few days. BY ESPECIAL PERMISSION OF HER MAJESTY, WILLIAM BURLAND respectfully informs the N . o- V b, Ge, and Comoscenti ofAirerpool nd its Vicinity, l that th e n M try AGNIFICENT PIC RE OF a THE QUEEN'S CORONATION, by GEORGE HAYTER, ESQ., is now EXHIBITING at his ROOMS, 36, Crtunctr- STREET, and will remain on View until Saturday, the 25th instant. Admission by Ticket' only, which may be had on application at the Rooms. 36, Church-street, April 21st, 1840. - r) A N KRUPTS' and INSOLVENTTFBOOKS and A CCOUNTS INVESTIGATED, eir ESTATES WOUND UP, and DEBTS COLLEC D, by JOHN DAVIES, Accountant, 40, Seymour -street. TO AGRICULTURISTS & CONSUMERS OF BONE MANURE.—WARRANTED NOT/BOILED. - pp ONE DUST, from the Saw; Ditto, CF?ound, and in JI-P mash ; to be had in Hogsheads, prepared for shipment to the West Indies, and delivered at Liverpool at £7 per ton. Apply to Mr. JOHN BROWNE, 6, Duke's Dock. Cork, March 23, 1840. -WANTED, an Out-d oor APPRENTICE9,OKOOL LEN DRAPER and TAILOR.—A ply to Jos. ATHERTON, 58, South Castle-street. OPPORTUNITY FOR PARTNERSHIP. OR PUR CHASE OF A WINE BUSINESS OFFRST RANK. T HE Proprieto r o f a very Old-establis BOTTLING WINE BUSINESS, in Li verpoo l , o the first charac ter and connexions, is desirous either of relieving himself from a part of his too arduous duties by . introducing, as an active PARTNER, a Gentl eman of competent capital, busi ness hAits, and connexions, or of relinquishing it entirely upon eligible terms, in which latter case the large and valuable Stock, comprising Wines of the most distinguished shippers, may be taken at a valuation, and for the payment of which every facility, in point of time, would be granted on security, the Proprietor reset ving in his own hands the settle ment of the present hook debts. Further particulars may be known on application to Messrs. CHRISTOPHER BUSHELL and Co., Wine Brokers, Liverpool. LIVERPOOL FRIENDLY LOAN SOCIETY. WILLIAM EARLE, Esq., Chairman. JOHN PEMBERTON HEYWOOD, Esq., 1 Trustees. WILLIAM WALLACE C URRIE, E sq., B. HEYWOOD JONES, Esq., Treasurer. THOMAS AVI SON , Esq., Solicitor. DIRECTING COMMITTEE. Thorns Bolton, Esq. Rev. C. Morrall, A.M. W. W. Currie, Esq. James Mulleneux, Esq. Wm. Earle, Esq. William Rathbone, Esq. J. P. Heywood, Esq. Richard Rathbone, Esq. Hugh Hornby, Esq. Rev. J. H. Thom. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. J. L. Aspland, Mr. Roger Gaskell, F. Boult, Jun. A. Higginson, W. Crompton, P. Hornblower, Robert A. Fletcher, J. Naegeli. HONORARY SECRETARY. • Rev. J. Johns. AGENT. Mr. Joseph Youlton. LOANS. A Friend per Rev. J. L.R.J.,perßer.J.Johns£2. 10 Johns £so 01Rev. J. Johns J. P. Heywood, Esq.. 25 O i Miss M. Hodgso n 20 0 T. Bolton, Esq. 25 O,C. Rawdon, Esq. 25 0 Do., Second Loan.... 25 W.T. B. Yates, Esq 5 0 W. W. Currie, Esq... 10 0.1. Huddleston, Esq lO 0 A. R., per Rev.J.Johns 10 O' Misses Yates ... Miss Hazlitt, per D0..100 0 Mrs. Jones.. 25 0 DONATIONS. Mrs. Jones £2s O'C. Rawdon, Esq... _4C4- A -J. P. Heywood, Esq... 25 O'R. V. Yates, Esq.. 20 0 William Rathbone, Esq.2o OR. Rathbone, Esq lO 0 T. Bolton, E sq 5 OT. Avison, Esq 5 0 W. W. Currie, Esq.... 10 O,T. B. Barclay, Esq 5 0 The Mayor(H.Hornby).2s 0,8. H. Jones, Esq 5 0 H. Hornby, Esq 2O O'Miss Lawrence.. J. Huddleston, Esq.... 30 0' Mr. ANNUAL SUBSCRIBERS. W. Rathbone, 0 R. Gaskell, Esq. R. Rathbone, E5q..... 1 0 I Mrs. Gaskell C. Holland, Esq. 1 0 rf I HE above Society was established (in conformity with I Act 5 and 6W.4, c 23).0n the 21st of November, 1839, for the purpose of assisting the struggling and deserving among the labouring classes of this town, by the Loans of sums of money, of not less than £1 each, and not more than £l5, to be repaid by Weekly Instalments, at the rate of One Shilling in each Pound. The Capital of the Society consists of Loans, Donations, a n d A nnua l S ubscriptions. On Loans made to the Society, Interest is allowed at the rate of 3} per cent. per annum. To borrowers from the Society, Interest is charged at the rate of 5 per cent, per annum. Similar Societies have been in operation for a number of years in various parts of Ireland, and more recently in Lon don, Brighton, and other towns and districts of England, and every where the results have been most beneficial and successful. A Society was established at Carnew, in the county of Wicklow, in 1821, since which time about £58,000 have been circulated, as Loans, within the district of ten miles round, without a single loss. The Committees of this Society, in introducing it to the public notice, have the satisfaction of being able to state, that, having been tried for a quarter of a year, at a season when employment is scarce and the necessaries of life dear, its working has fully justified their confidence in the general integrity of the labouring classes and in the soundness of the principle upon which this mode of assisting them is founded. While it affords assistance to honest industry, it wounds not the independence of any man. Loans, to the extent of £626, have been made to 181 persons. There has not been a single loss to the Society. Applications for Loans are made weekly to the extent of from £l5O to £2OO, many of which cannot be entertained, solely in consequence of the want of funds. Justified as they consider themselves by their success thus far, the Com mittees earnestly hope that this appeal will obtain for them the prompt co-operation of many friends of the industrious poor to whom this Society has been hitherto unknown. Above is a List of the Committees and Officers of the Society, and of the Loans, Donations, and Subscriptions already received. By direction of the Committee, J. JOHNS, Hon. Sec. .x). o .. 1 o BRISTOL AND EXETER RAILWAY. CALL OF TEN POUNDS PER SHARE, Being the Ninth Instalment, and making, with former Calls, the sum of Fifty Pounds per Share. T HE Directors of thi s C ompany, under the provisions of the Act of Incorporation, HEREBY GIVE NOME, that the Proprietors of Shares are required to pay, o r before the 6th day of May next, at any of the un. • mentioned Banks, the sum of TEN POUNDS on eac • their respec. tive Shares, viz.:— LONDON ‘, 1 LIVERPOOL . Messrs. Glyn, Halifax dills, and Co. The Bank of Liverpt The South Lancashire Bank. Messrs. Jones, Loyd, and Co. Messrs. Miles, Harford, and Co. Messrs. Baillies, Ames, and Co. Messrs. Stuckey and Co.'s Banking Coin. pany, or at either of their Branches. The West of England and South Wales District Bank, or at either of its Branches. The National Provincial Bank of England. Messrs. Sanders, Sons, and Co. Messrs. Cole, Holroyd, and Co. The Devon and Cornwall Banking Com pany. Messrs. Milford and Co. [The West of England and South Wales District Bank, or at either of its Branches. The Bankers are instructed to charge interest at the rate of Five per Cent. per Annum on all Arrears. FREDERICK RICKETTS, Chairman. J. B. BADHAM, Secretary. Office, 30, Broad-street, Bristol, 3d April, 1810. Interest at the rate of Five pe r C ent. per Annum, will be i allowed on payment s in anticipation of Calls. MANCHESTER. BRISTOL, EXETER. MORISON'S MEDICINES—SPURIOUS IMITA TIONS. "MOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that I have c mmenced II Proceedings at Law against ROBERT SAL N, of Far ringdon-street, London, for selling Medici s to the late Mr. JAMES MALLARS, under my nam British Colle o cines I am t o t a ll y unconnected.which Medi- J AMES MORI ge f Health, N, the Hy g ei s t. New Road, London, April Bth, 1840. ARTICLES FOR THE TOILET A TKINSON'S BEA RS ' GREASE, well in most .Cl.. parts of the world for promoting 2scl the growth of the Hairs low priced articles sold as Bears' . Grea l : T et7 lowest price in pots or bottles T on h i e y n t u h r e nerou com mon Pomatumst and instead of benefitting ' actually injure the hair ; they are easily d e t ec t e d b y apy ne who has used the genuine Bears' Grease. A_ TKINSON'S OLD BROWN INDSOR SOAP, well known t o most of the Nobility an Gentry for making the skin, however red or harsh, soft, white, and even. ATKINSON'S COLD CREAM OF ROSES for cooling the skin, and preventing its chapping in the most inclement weather ; it is also an excellent lip salve. FOR THE TEETH AND GUMS. HUDSON'S BOTANIC TOOTH POWDER & TINC TURE. These dentifirices, which have so much attracted the attention of the medical profession are remedies for all disorders of the mouth ; they cure the scurvy in the gums, making them firm and of a healthy redness, and sweeten the breath ; they clear the tartar from the teeth, fasten such as are loose, arrest the progress of decay, make them beautifully white, and preserve them sound to the latest period of life. CAUTION.—None of the above are genuine but those which have attached to the label a small address stamp, printed in colours similar to a patent medicine stamp. Sold by J. and E. ATKINSON, Perfumers, 24, Old Bond street, London, and, by appointment, by most Perfumers. I FANCY DRESSES. B . L. JOSEPH, of the REPOSITORY, 42, BOLD -STREET, • begs to inform the Public of Liverpool that he has made arrangements with Mr. SIMAIONS, of e Strand, London, for his extensive Wardrobe of FANC RESSES, UNIFORMS, COURT SUITS, and CO LIMES of all NATIONS. The above is NOW ON W, at 42 B-SREL . SUITS for SALE, HIR E, a id or HIRE, and made to order. An immense variety of FANCY TRIMMINGS, GIR DLES, PEARLS, &c. HE APPROACHING FANCY DRE S BALL. 11tem e T' j ATKINSON, THEAT R I CAL SWORD . D ORNAMEN • MANUFACTURE R , Ch or l ey - court, xt to Fontenoy street, bottom o f D a l e - street, informs 7 e Ladies and Gen tlemen of this to wn that li e is the ON Y MANUFACTURER OUT OF LONDON of all kinds of GOLD and SILVER TINCEL, LACE, FRINGES, CORDS, TASSELS, FOIL-STONE JEWELLERY, SPANGLES, and every ARITICLE of THEATRICAL ORNAMENT. Also, SWORDS for all Costumes. To those who may want any of the above, will find it to their advantage to favour him with their orders. ../ PRICE FIVEPENCE. WILLIAM EDWARDS, WINE AND PORTER MERCHANT, 24, NORTII•JOHN-STREET, LIVERPOOL. WINES of the most esteemed vintages, in woo nil bottle, Lecoq Freres (Cognac) FINE PA RANDY, vintage 1829 ; i n Cases of one dozen bot es or two gallons. Superior LONDON and DUBLIN PORTER, in Pints and Quarts. THE MISSES PERKINS' FAMILY BOARDING HOUSE, No. 70, DUKE -STREET, LIVERPOOL. THE MISSES PERKINS have much pleastire in ac knowledging the kind support of their . Fritids in thei r late residence, 68, D u k e - s t ree t , an d , i n solic ng their future patronage, beg to inform them, they havd aken the adjoin ing large and splendid Mansion, No. 70, UKE-STREET, formerly the residence of Sir William Barton, which has been thoroughly repaired, decorated, lighted with gas, and fitted up with every convenience, and is in every respect suitable for the reception of families of the first distinction, who can be accommodated with private Drawing Rooms, if required. Merchants and Gentlemen visiting Liverpool will find this a desirable residence, being within five minutes' walk of the Exchange, Postoffice, Custom-house, &c. &c. h r/ ...' ST. NICHOLAS'S CHURCH . (A A N SUNDAY MORNING next, the 26 instant, a kl SERMON will be P reac h e d, i n this urch, by th e Rev. Rector BROOKS, an d a Collection m'ade in aid of the funds of the BLUE COAT HOSPITAL. MARINERS' CHURCH. r[l. HE ANNUAL MEETING o f th e SUBSCRIB ERS 1 to, and Friends of; the MART ERS' CHURCH, will be held on THURSDAY next, the 23d instant, at the Floating Church, George's Dock, at Twelve o'clock precisely; the Rev. Chancellor RAXKES in the Chair. The Rev. HUGH M`NEILE and other Clergymen will attend. ADAM HODGSON, l Seci aries THOS. FORSYTH, Liverpool, April 18, 1840. MECHANICS' INSTITUTION. PO-MORROW (Wednesday), the 22d instant, at .lialf .l past Seven, P.M., T. J. SERLE, Esq., of 'ondon, will commence a Course of Six Lectures on s eof the CHARACTERS of SHAKSPEARE'S P S. To be followed by a Course of Four Lectures o ETEORO LOGY, by WILLIAM RHIND, Esq., M. .C.S. Annual Subscription, One Guinea. Ladies' Ditto, Half a Guinea. Apprentices or Sons of Members, ss. Appren tices of Non-Members, 10s. 6d. Single Lectures, Is. The Institution will Re-open, after the Easter Holidays, To-awl:mow (Wednesday), the 22d instant. W. B. HODGSON, Secretary. IUrESSRS. LACE and ADDISON beg to call tne attention of the Profession to the following List of LAW FORMS, which are kept constantly on Sale, at their Establishment : IN BANKRUPTCY. I.—Bond to the Chancellor, with Affidavit. 2.—Petition to Ditto for Fiat. 3.—Style and Title and Memorandum of Commissioner's Qualification. 4.—DepositiOn of Petitioning Creditor's Debt. 5. „ of the Trading. 6. „ of the Act of Bankruptcy. 7.—Memorandum of the Adjudication. .—Warrant of Seizure. 9.—Bankrupt's Summons with Protection. 10.—Witnesses Summons. 11.—Advettiseinent of the Bankruptcy. 12.—Appointment of Provisional Assignee. 13.—Meraorandtun of Bankrupt's First Surrender. 14.—Commissioner's Certificate of Choice of Assignees. , with Affidavit of Exec u ti on . 16.—Memorandum of th e ' Choice of Assignees. 17. ft of Adjourned Ditto. of Bankrupt's Examination, first and second sheets. 19.—Memorandum of Appointment of Audit Meeting. 20. ~ Auditing Assignees' Accounts. 21. ft Adjourned Auditing Assignees' Accounts. 22. Pt First Dividend. 23. PP Adjourned Divide n d. 24.—8i1l of Costs against Petitioning Creditor. 25.—Costs in Bankruptcy. 2G.—List of Debts proved at each Meeting. , 27.—LiSt of Debts for Certificate. 28.—Affidavit of seeing Creditors sign .rtificate. 20.—Memorandum of Commissioner igning Certificate. 30.—Affidavit of Conformity. 31.—Common Depositions, 32.—Depositions on Bills. 33.—Memorandurh of a single Commissioners' Qualifica tion. 34.—Memorandum final Dividend. 35.—Power of Attorney to vote in Choice of Assignees. 36. ff to sign Certificate. 37. 1, to receive Dividend. 38.—Allowance for Maintenance. 39.—Assignees' Summons. 40.—Affidavit of Debt for Proof at alPistance. 41. , on Bills Ditto. 42.—Dividend R'eeeipt,s- Bankrupts' Certificates, on Parchment. The above Forms have been revised and approved o f; on the Plan usually allowed by the Coniniissioners. Files for the Proceedings. • MISCELLANEOUS. Writ of Summons, Superior Courts. C. P. L. Affidavit of Servicu of Writ of Summons. Retainers, Debt and Case. SerViceable Process, B. C. Bailable Ditto„ Declarations, B. C.; Debt and Case. Notices of Declaration, Superior Courts. /1 C. P. L. B. C. Subpoenas, Superior Courts. ~ C. P. L. B. C. Subpoenas, Duces Tecum, Superior Courts, C. P. 14, B. C. Felon") , Subpoenas, " B. Fi. Fa.'s Debt and Case, B. C. LINED AND PLAIN DRAFT, BRIEF, AND OTHER PAPERS, NOTARIAL PRESSES AND WAFERS, &C. The following FORMS of CUSTOM-HOUSE ENTRIES are kept CONSTANTLY ON SALE, and may be procured at the Standard-office : • BRITISH GOODS OUTWARDS. 1. Liable to Half per Cent. Duty. 2. Duty Free. *2. For the Fisheries in Newfoundland and N. America. 3. Coals, Wool, &c. liable to the rated Duty. BONDING INWARDS. 4. A General Form. PAYING DUTY FROM THE SHIP. 5. Wine or Spirits. 6. Cotton Wool. 7. A General Form for all other Goods. FREE INWARDS. 7. A General Form, same as above. PAYING DUTY ON GOODS IN BOND. 8. Sugar, whether B. P., Mauritius, or East India. 9. Cotton Wool. 10. Wine in Casks, not Cape. 11. Ditto in Bottles, ditto. 12. Cape Wjne. 13. Rum, B.P. 14. Brandy, Geneva, and other Spirits. 15. All Goods paying Duty per Cwt. except Cotton Wool, 16. Tobacco. 17. Coffee, B.P. 18. A General Form f r all other Goods. 19. Tobacco Cigars. 20. Tea. COASTING FORMS AND DILLS OF LADING. GRAND JUNCTION RAILWAY. The following are the Times of Departure front Lime-street, Liverpool, and from Liverpool-road, Manchester:-- . IMES OF DEPARTURE FROM LIVERPOOL AND MANCHESTER TO BIRMINGHAM 3 30 a.m. First Class, joins London Train at 8 30 a.m. 6 a.m. Mixed f 8 15 a.m. First Class / PI 12 ~ 1 15 p.m. 10 30 a.m. First Cl ass PO tg 12 15 p.m. First Cl ass 4 p.m. 4 p.m. Mixed ~ I I 6 pan. 7 p.m. First Class l2 FROM BIRMINGHAM TO LIVERPOOL AND MANCHESTER 2 15 a.m. First Class—Meets N. Union Train to Preston at Parkside. 6 a.m. Mixed Train do 11 90 a.m. First Class 2 15 p.m. First Class 2 45 p.m. First Class --Meets N. 'Union Train to Preston at Parkside. 3 30 p.m. Mixed 5 p.m. First Class On Sunday the Departures will be 3 30 a.m. First Class, joins London Train at S 30 a.m. 8 15 a.m. Mixed Pt PO 1 30 p.m. 10 30 a.m. ~ 7 p.m. „ 2 15 a.m. First Class 7 :10 a.m. Mixed 11 30 a.m. 245 p.m. ,' The Trains on Sundays stop at First Class Stations only. rr 12 LIVERPOOL AND MANCHESTER RAILWAY. VROM L'POOL TO MANCTIESTER. First Class Second Class - Morning.. 7 0 Morning 845 „ .. 10 0 „ II 0 ,• I 145 „ 2 0 Aftern. .. 230 Aftern. 445 „ „ 7 15 Evening .. 7 15 Mixed Stop only at Newton & Prkside I * Except on Saturdays, when tt ox su: First Class Second Class 8 0 Morning.. 7 0 Morning 5 0 Aftern. .. 5 30 Altern. 7 15 Evening . . 7 1 5 Mixod 1 top only at Newton R Prksidc TO PRESTON FROM LIVF.RPO O I.. S 45 Morning.. First Class 11 0 ~ 9, 2 30 Aftern. ..Second Class 4 45 „ .. Mixed 7 15 .. First Class ON 7 o Morning.... Mixed 530 Afternoon .. „ TO BI PROM LIVERPOOL. 5 45 Morning.... First Class is U ~ •• • • s. 1 30 Afternoon .. Second Class 8 30 it .... 7 0 Msu orning... Second Class 5 30 Afternoon .. PRO M LIVERPOOL ST. 1- 7 15 Morning... . Second Class 10 0 „ Pt 11 45 2 30, Afternoon .. PP 5 30 .. 7 0 Morning.... Second Class ON St/ 3 0 Afternoon .. TO RUNdi PROM LIVERPOOL. 7 15 Morning.... Second Class 11 45 ~ S 30 Afternoon .. 911 FROM MANCHESTER TO Crum,. First Class Second Class t ( ) ) Morning , Morning :l 7 p o 10 15 „ 11 45 „ 2 o Aftern. Aftern. 5 o • • 7 is Evening.. 7 15 Mixed Sttn , only at Newton & Prkside I is Train does not start till Three. MOATS. First Class Second Class 8 o Morning.. 7 ( n 5 Aftern. .. 5 301 AMt9terrnni 7 15 Evening .. 7 15 Mixed I Stop only at Newton A: Prkside AND WIGAN. PROM MANCHESTER. 9 0 Morning.. First Class 11 15 00 . • „ 2 45 Aftern. .. Second Class 5 0 .. Mixed 715 ~ .. First Class ATlmvs. I 7 0 Morning.... Mixed 5 30 Afternoon /)ETON. „ IFROM MANCHESTER. g 0 Morning.... First Class Il 15 „ ...• 2 45 Afternoon .. Second Class 5 30 NDAYS. I 7 0 Morning.... Second Class 5 30 Afternoon.. ~ HELENS. PROM AIANCRNSTSR. 7 30 Morning.... Second Class. 10 0 II 45 f t 2 45 Afternoon .. 530 ~ • • • • OP N DAYS. 7 o Morning.... second Class. 5 30 Afternoon.. PO 'ORN GAP. "'nom MANCHESTER. 7 30 Morning.... Second Class 11 45 ~ 5 30 Afternoon .. IP December, 1837. Sir,—l hav e rea d with some attention, and am sorry to add with some regret, the letters which have appeared in the Courier, from my old and most esteemed friend Dr. Duncan, of Ruthwell, on the " West India Apprenticeship System." That a clergyman of the Doctor's good sense, sound judg ment, and high character, should lend the sanction of his name to the circulation of reports, in every instance grossly exaggerated, and in many utterly false, has surprised me not a little, and the more especially as the rev, doctor appears to be very ignorant of the true bearing of the question on which he has written. It m a y h e possible that in Jamaica someirregularities have taken place, and some cruelties have been practised, but I can assure you, sir, that even in that colony they could neither be so frequent nor so continued unless indeed, all the authorities were asleep, and the law totally disregarded. That this however is not altogether the case we have proof in a late trial that took place in the island where an appren ticed labourer recovered thirty pounds' damages against the keeper of a House of Correction, for putting him to hard labour, when the sentence of the magistrate was simply im prisonment. I have no reason to speak well of West India planters. They persecuted me with a rancour that perhaps never was equalled, because they supposed I was one of their enemies—my character having preceded me, as a humble philanthropist, and nay zeal, like Dr. Duncan's, having out run my discretion. A most horrid instance of cruelty arel barbarity was de tailed to me in a manner the most circumstantial, by a cler gyman of great worth and long experience too, in the colo nies. He had the details from the suffering individual in a public prison. The object of their being mentioned to me, was to get an i nvest i gat i on ordered from the colonial office, (with which it was known I corresponded), as it was said the local authorities wished to screen the guilty planter, and had refused to hear the slave's complaint. Now, sir, through my representatio n an inquiry was ordered—the whole matters fully and fairly investigated, and then it turned out to be an artfully contrived ti ssue o f f a l sehoods, founded upon a very trifling incident, or ra th er acc i dent, which might have hap penedin even the best regulated European family, as well as between a West India planter and his slave. if, then, a man who had experience, who had resided for years in the colonies, could be so easily imposed upon, we may well sup pose that a wandering philanthropist like Mr. Sturge, who went out on purpose to collect such tales, would find no lack of informers. I never met with more shrewdness, cunning, aye, and sly wit, among any race of men than I found amongst the negro population of the West Indies. They will comprehend in a moment your object or intention, in entering into conversations with them —more especially if a stranger in the colony, and they are seldom at a loss in framing a romance, to suit the taste of the inquirer, or to gratify himself with such information as they sec he is hi quest of. But lam wandering from the subject, which is the principal cause of my addressing you—the question of abolishing " the apprenticeship system." And now, sir, I assert, without the tear of contradiction from practical men ; and I can prove from documents the most ample and authen tic, that whatever may have occurred in Jamaica, the system has worked well—is working well, and that to alter or inter fere with the existing arrangements would be far more ruinous to the negro population than to their masters, the planters. The apprenticed labourer is now as free as any labourer in England, or any farm servant in Scotland. His interests are more strictly cared for, and his comforts more firmly secured, than are those of the labouring population in Britain. Every bias of the law is in favour of the negro, and against his employer, so that if cruelties are practised or injustice done him, the whole power of the court is at his command, and in the colonies (at least those which I have visited) neither power, wealth, nor rank could save a guilty master from that punishment which the law inflicted. But as I have already said and shown that I have little reason to praise West India planters, 1 must, in justice to that greatly misrepresented and calumniated class of men state, and I do it with pleasure, that there have been few instances indeed in the windward and leeward colonies, where any disposition was shown either to contravene the law or ill-treat the negro. It is impossible to do so with impunity. In the colonies where the proprietors are for the most part resident, the utmost harmony and good order prevails among all classes of the community. When ever there was anything like harshness in the commencement of the system, it was only when the estates were under the management of hirelings, and, I imagine, the disorders that have taken place in Jamaica may be traced to the same cause, and from these hirelings, whether attornies, managers, or overseers, not being so strictly looked after as they have been in the lesser colonies. It requires some person more ac quainted with human nature than an lion. earl or a noble marquis, to govern properly a West India colony. Look at the good order, industry, and happiness which such men as Sir James Carmichael Smyth can procure for a whole com munity, by merely carrying into effect the wholesome laws which have been passed for their governance. Sir Lionel Smith has neither the temper nor the talents of the Governor of Biitish Guiana; but still, I am certain, that since he as sumed the command in Jamaica, the abuses upon which Dr. Duncan has so largely commented, never could have taken place. But ought a whole nation to be ruined and laid deso latate because there are a few individuals, who may have com mitted robbery or murder, to be found within its boundaries ? Are our West India possessions to be lost and destroyed be cause in Jamaica there are one or two cruel managers? God forbid! As well might you turn ten thousand. children into the streets of London, and tell them to provide for and manage their own concerns, and expect that they would be able to do so, as suppose for a moment that the great mass of the negro population of our West India colonies could exist or prosper, if released from the superintendence of their white masters and employers. Except in some of our oldest colo nies, such as Barbadoes and Antique, the negro is a perfect child in intellect, and perfectly without care or consideration for the future. The present system ought rather to he pro longed than shortened, if we have any, the least, regard for the temporal or eternal welfare of our sable brethren. The character of the people has changed more in the last three years, than even the most sanguine could have anticipated : the value of moral conduct begins to be understood ; religious knowledge is eagerly sought after; the churches and chapels are crowded, and schools cannot be built fast enough ; every day the people are becoming more orderly and industrious ; and, instead of this country being a loser by the sum , largeas it was, that th e y p a id f or the chains that bound the slave,. it will be, in a short cl ine , ( un l ess th e d ev il , i n the shape of some radical ex-chancellor, unhinge the whole frame,) be re turned a thousand fold. Already have our exports to the colonies been more than doubled, while the increase of their staple products exceeds by a third the most productive sea son of slave labour. Let all such good men, as my rev. friend of Ruthwell, join in petitioning the government to send out only such men to the West Indies as are fit to be governors and magistrates —men who will carry into effect the regula tions of the legislature, and act uprightly. Age and infirmi ties are not compatible with such important trusts; and neither political influence nor private friendship ought to guide the minister in these critical times. If a colony is well governed under the existing laws, there can be neither op pressors or oppressed. The utmost extent that a labourer can be compelled to work is only 45 hours in the 7 days. If he works 71 hours daily, he is employed for six days; but it he works for 9 hours daily, which was the term of slave la bour latterly, he has fulfilled his duty to his master in live days, and has the sixth to himself. This now is generally the arrangement. and if the sixth day is given t o hi s em ployer, he has regular wages. In fact, sir, I never witnessed more contentment or real happiness than amongst the labour ing classes in our windward, and even leeward colonies ; and why disturb their tranquility? All the now prtedial will b e free in six or seven m on th s , the prtedial in two years, from August next. This now is perfectly understood by all, and contentedly acquiesced in ; I never heard the least impatience expressed in any quarter. But there are many men, alas ! who think they know better what is good for'us than we do ourselves ; and such, I fear, are the would-be philanthro pists, who have begun to agitate the question of the West India apprenticeship system. I enclose a few remarks, ex tracted from a Demerara paper, and I can, from personal knowledge, corroborate every sentence of what the editor has stated.—l pray you find a place for this extract in your widely circulated journal, and you will oblige, sir, yours, very truly, (Signed) ANDREW HALLIDAY. SERIOUS ROBBERY AT ST. KATHERINE'S DOCK, LONDON. LAMBETH-STREET.—On Thursday evening, after the usual business of the court was disposed of, Alfred List, a young man who had held the situation of foreman in the A ware house of the St, Katherine's Dock, was placed at the bar before Mr. Norton, for further examination on a charge of plundering the dock company to a considerable extent. Mr. Taylor, the superintendent of the dock police, as on the previous day, when before Mr. Hardwick, stated, that in consequence of information which had been received at the dock-house, that the prisoner was carrying on an extensive system of plunder, he, Taylor, searched his house in Richard street, Commercial -road, and there found upwards of 60 packages, consisting of tea, sugar, almonds, spices, and other property, of which he, the prisoner, could not give a satis factory account. He, Taylor, in consequence, took away the property, which he then produced, and gave the prisoner into the custody of the police. Mr. Norton.—Are there any marks on these packages which you produce that will enable you to say they have been taken from the St. Katherine's Dock ? Mr. Taylor.—No, your worship, there are not. Is there any of the property that you can swear to, as be longing to the dock company ?—I am not prepared with evidence to that fact, your worship; but I beg to say th a t all those articles which I found at the prisoner's residence are of a similar description to the property of the dock com pany in the warehouse of which he is foreman, and to which, of course, he had ready access. The officer further stated he had every reason to suppose, from information he had received since the prisoner's appre hension, as well as pryquionudselry,, and d t htheahtaad gcaaarrdieddeaoln ofa tim ost:ne required system o t o f make the necessary examination of the g w i tue ls ds i ib :t .ee the warehouses under his charge. A solicitor, who attended on the prisoner's behalf, said he thought he would be able to show, by witnesses, that the prisoner, from his business, might reasonably be in possession of suc h property as that produced. Mr. Norton replied, that unless the property was satis factorily accounted for by the production of bills of parcels, and the evidence of the parties from whom it had been pur chased, he could not think of parting with the prisoner. The solicitor said he was prepared to show that the pri soner, independent of his holding his situation at the docks, had carried on the business of manufacturing a colouring used by publicans, and therefore was likely to have a quantity of sugar in his possession, as a quantity of that article was used in the manufacture. Mr. Norton remarked that it did not follow from this that the prisoner might not have come improperly by the pro perty, besides he, Mr. Norton, supposed that tea, pepper, and other articles besides sugar found, were not neeessary ingredients in the colouring stuff spoken of, and, under all the circumstances, he would remand the prisoner for a week. The solicitor applied to the magistrate to admit the pri soner to bail, but his application was peremptorily refused . BONDING CORN IN THE PORT OF PRESTON. -011 Thurs day evening last, a cargo of grain, brought by the brig, Al bion, from Lisbon, was bonded in the warehouse No. I, situated on the Marsh, and set apart for the purposes of this port, under the recent powers granted by th e B oard of Cus toms. This is the first grain which has been bonded in Preston.—Preston Chronicle. CONTINENTAL RAILRODS.—On the other side of the Rhine there arc 200 leagues of railro a d s e i t h er already brought into use, or on the point of beiug so. Further undertakings, some of which have obtained a guarantee of the minimum of interest, will afford conveyance by this means to the extent of 400 leagues more within a few years. Of the lines finished, or near being so, those in Holland run 30 leagues, Prussia, 51, Austria, 50, Bohemia 18, Bavaria 18, 20, Frankfort, N assau, and Darmstadt 11, Brunswick 24, Duchy of Bad en 4 l eagues. Most of these roads have on l y one line of ra il s . Saxony We are permitted to announce that two of the most im portant commercial bodies in this great commercial com munity, have appointed committees to examine and report on such evidence as may be laid before them respecting the following momentous question :—Does there, or does there not, exist sufficient documentary and inductive proof, to justify, or render it imperative on us, to come forward in ow collective capacity, and petition the ParliamentaryHoGuoseof tt o for a solemn investigation int o th e official con duct of the Foreign secretary ?—Glaspoic 4s • A-eq, a *,.. it '4, • .1 . ; •• 4 ' • "Nlits‘f: or lort