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The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1855-07-24

THE REV. C. T. PIZEY, 8.A., of St: Catharine's-
hail, Cambridge. receives PUPILS to prepare for the Pro-
fessibrs, Public Schools, and Merchants' Offices. A Prospectus,
stating the Course of Instruction, Term's, &c., will be forwarded
on application.—Reference is permitted to the Rev. HUGH
M'NEILE, D.D., in whose Family Mr. PIZEY was Tutor.
11 and 12, Devonshire-road, Prince's-park.

INSTRUCTION IN PIANO-FORTE PLAYING,
SINGING, and the THEORY OF MUSIC.
Mr. J. MOLINEUX and Miss MOLINEUX respectfully
announce, that the ACADEMIES, 22, Hope-street, Liverpool, and
9, Bridge-street (Corner• of Hamilton-street), Birkenhead, are
NOW OPEN.
SCHOOLS and PRIVATE PUPILS attended as usual.

CLASSICAL AND COMMERCIAL ACADEMY,
16, HUSKIRSON-STREET, LIVERPOOL.
Mr. RICHARD HOUGHTON, M.A., will RE-OPEN his School
TO-MORROW (Wednesday), the 25th instant.
Lectures are delivered during the Half-year on Astronomy,
Electricity, and the various Branches of Natural Philosophy.
Prospectuses and Testimonials from the Professors of the
different Departments of Literature in the University may be had
at the Academy.

SELECT CLASSICAL AND COMMERCIAL
SCHOOL, WAVERTREE, near LIVERPOOL.
Messrs. FENTON and GARLAND purpose RESUMING the
Duties of the above School on MONDAY, the 30th instant. Both
have a few VACANCIES for BOARDERS and DAY-BOARDERS.
—Fur further particulars application may be made personally or
by letter.
Wavertree, July 23, 1853.

NEW BRIGHTON SEA SIDE INSTITUTION.-
A BAZAAR and SALE of FANCY WORK will take place
at the New Brighton Club-rooms. for the benefit of the above
Institution, on TLIESDA.Y next, the 31st instant, and WEDNESDAY,
the Ist of August next, at 12 o'clock each day, under the
patronage of the following Ladies:—
Mrs. Haggitt,
Mrs. Wright,
Mrs. Fowell.
Mrs. J. G. Bateson,
Mrs. M. Bulley,
Mrs. Cazenove,
Miss Hutchinson.
; Children, 6d.
-ighton, will leave the Landing-

Mrs. Littledale,
Mrs. W. Rathbone,
Mrs. Daunt,
Mrs. North,
Mrs. Bouch,
Mrs. Coulborn,
Admission, ls

Extra Boats, direct to Ne;v Br
stage at 12.15, 1.15, 2.15, and 3.1::
A full Military Band will play
New Brighton, July 23rd, 1855

tpon tie occasion.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1855-07-24

Sfrancr.

STEAM COMMUNICATION
BETWEEN LIVERPOOL AND HAVRE.
OTTER Captain LITTLE ;
' MAUGARET Captain Jon N HARRISON;
DELTA Captain ANDERSON;
or other suitable Steamers, are intended to Sail
(with or without Pilots) from the HIJSKISSON (or other) DocK as
follows:—
From LIVERPOOL to HAVRE, DIRECT.

DELTA Tuesday, July 31.. at 11 o'clock, Forenoon.
OTTER Monday, Aug. G.. at 4 o'clock. Afternoon.
Shippers must describe in their Shipping Notes the contents
of their Packages.

-....— -----
Fares:—Cabin, 255.; NI eerage,l2s. 6d.
For Freightor Passage apply, i n Havre, to DONALD CU rtrii a; in
London, to J. B. FOORD, 52, Old Broad-street ; in Glasgow, to
G. and J. BURNS, 9, Buchanan-street; in Manchester, to JOHN
WALKER, 77A, Market-street; or here, to
BURNS and MAC IV ER. 1 . Rumford-street.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1855-07-24

WHOLESALE PHOTOGRAPHIC WAREHOUSE.
JOHN ATKINSON, 33, MANCHESTER-STREET,
LIVERPOOL, Importer and Manufacturer of every Article
in the above Art, has always in Stock some of the most approved
Lenses and Cameras, of all the various sizes ; Glass Baths and
Plates, Collodion Cases, Matta, Passe Partouts, Preservers,
Cannons, Paper, &c. Purchasers taught free of charge.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1855-07-24

.4 MIVERPOOL ROYAL INFIRMARY.---It is
with much regret that the Committee find themselves com-
pelled to make an urgent APPEAL to the Public on behalf of this
Institution. Owing to the serious diminution in the Income, from
a falling off in Donations and Legacies,which amounted, in 1852,
t0.e1,219 ; 185 3,£1,315; 1854,.t175; and the high prices of all
Articles of Consumption, the past, ear closed with a heavy Debt
of nearly £1,400, which is daily increasing, from the same causes
being still in operation. Unless this be checked by timely suc-
cour, no alternative will be left but to curtail the Relief hitherto
afforded to the Sick and Disabled Poor of the community; a
course much to be deprecated, and one from which the Committee
hopefully trust the Public will spare them the necessity of re-
sorting.
EDWARD GIBBON, Chairman.
ROBERT HUTCHISON, Treasurer.

DONATIONS IN AID OF THE ABOVE.
Richard Houghton, Esq. £loo 0 0
William Brown, Esq., M. P.
John Moss, Esq 5O 0 0
Robert Hutchison, Esq.
John Cropper, Esq.
Wm. Taylor, Esq. (London)
Thomas Carey, Esq., at the desire of his
late uncle, Thomas Smith, Esq
Chas. Mac her, Esq
Glen and Anderson 25 0 0
John Marriott, Esq
George Holt, Esq.
Rathbone Brothers and Co 25 0 0
Dr. Dickinson
Lawrence R. Baily, Esq.
Mrs. Bartlett, at the request of her late
Husband
William Rathbone, Esq.
William Earle, Esq 2O 0 0
Mrs. Solomon
Portion of Trust Money not now required,
per P. Carson and A. Welsh, &qrs....
Michael Humble, Esq 2O 0 0
Miss Hannah Moss
James Crosbie, Esq.
F. A. Hamilton, Esq
T. B. Forwood, Esq.
Mrs. Ripley
Mrs. Ripley (2nd donation) lO 0 0
Maxwell Hyslop, Esq.
Joseph Langton, Esq.
Charles.Langton, Esq.
William H. Moss, Esq
Alfred Castellain, Esq.
Elias Arnaud, Esq. lO 0 0
Joseph Leather, Esq. lO 0 0
Mrs. R. B. B. H. Blundell
Henry C. Beloe, Esq.
Rev. Cyrus Morrall 5 0 0
John Torr, Esq
Henry R. Hoskins, Esq.
Thomas Chilton, jun., Esq 5 0 0
Henry Royds, Esq
A. W. Powles, Esq
Philip Rawson, Esq.
Rawson, Aikin, and Co.
Misses Colquitt
J: 11: ilmmin.44:-.
. Rev. C. W.. Lawrence: .5
5 0 0
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1855-07-24

lfell _Music.

STIMMER, Morceau de Salon, for the Piano-forte,
by IGNACE GIBSON E, composer of the popular Morceau,
"SPRING," is just published by
JuLLI EN and Co., London. Price 2s. Gd., postage free.

WALTER MAYNARD'S SINGING TUTOR.--
New Edition. with Additions, price is.
London : CRAMER, BEALE, and Co.
Also FRANK MORI'S SOLFEGGI, as taught by the Author.

lAURETTE. The New Song, sung by Madame
THILLON, Mad'lle JENNY BAUER, and Miss MESSENT,
written and composed by GEORGE LIN LEY ; also SAMUEL
LOVER'S New Song, CAN YOU EVER FORGE F; are published
by CRAMER, BEALE, and Co., London. Price of each, 2s.

APSALM of LIFE. Words by LONGFELLOW.
Duet. Music by Miss M. LINDSAY. .3s. Our English
composers have for some time been vieing with each other in the
arrangement of the choicest gems of Longfellow's poetry. " Ex-
celsiors," "Footsteps of Angels," &c., have appeared without end.
From amongst some half-a-score of" Excelsiors" Miss Lindsay's
stood conspicuous, it was unanimously voted the " Excelsior,"
and we think that her success in this vocal duet promises to be
equally decided. Throughout, the character of the music faith-
fully renders the spirit of the words, and the change of key, as the
two voices chant triumphantly,
" Life is real 1 Life is earnest !

And the grave is not the goal;
Dust thou art, to dust returnest,

Was not spOlcen of the soul,"
produces an exceedingly impressive effect.
The LORD WILL PROVIDE. Sacred Song'. By Miss M.
LINDSAY. 2s. 6d.—We prophecy that this sacred song will prove
an acceptable addition to the "Sunday music" in many families.
The recitatives are well conceived, and the airs are melodious,
without interfering with the religious character of the piece.— Vide
Derby Mercury, Julie 27.
London : ROBERT COCKS and Co., New Burlington-street.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1855-07-24

HORTICULTURE.

CONSERVATORY, &c.—During bright warm weather the
beds and borders of this house must be liberally supplied with
water ; any of the specimens or twiners upon which red spider
may seem inclined to be troublesome should be well washed
with the engine as often as may be necessary to thoroughly
clean them. But things in flower must not be dashed over-
head with the engine, and all pot specimens in flower should
be removed out of the way, and others spared as much as pos-
sible. Look over the pot specimens on the forenoons of bright
hot days, in order to see that everything is well supplied with
water at the root, for a day's neglect in watering at this season
may tell seriously upon the beauty of the finest specimens.
Remove decaying leaves and flowers immediately they are per-
ceptible, and endeavour to have a good supply of specimens in
full beauty, so as to be able to replace any that are becoming
shabby ; also keep pots, floors, and everything about this house
scrupulously clean and neat.
GREENHOUSE.—Many of the usual occupants of this house
will do better in a sheltered situation out of doors while the
weather continues fine than under glass, and such things as
epacrises, the freer growing varieties of heaths, the hardier
kinds of New Holland plants, and many other things should
be removed to a sheltered shady situation out of doors, but
where the glass can be removed at night, so as to afford the
plants the benefit of the night dews, there will be nothing
gained by removing any kind of plants to the open air ; and
specimens that have not fairly started into growth after being
cut back should be kept under glass until this is the case, dew-
ing them over-head with the syringe on the evenings of fine
days, and using every means to keep the atmosphere about
them moist until they get into free growth. Most hard-
wooded plants in frames will be benefited by exposure to the
night dews, and the sashes should be thrown off late in the
evening, replacing them in the morning, and shading against
bright sunshine, and giving air freely back and front, or tilt-
ing the sashes at the side, which is the better practice, as it
admits air freely without the plants being so much exposed to
currents of drying air. Things in want of more pot-room
should be shifted as soon as possible, so as to get them well
established in their fresh pots before winter ; but in shifting
hard-wooded plants in hot dry weather great care should be
exercised to have the balls and soil in a properly moist state,
and the plants must be carefully shaded, keeping the atmos-
phere as moist as possible for a few weeks after shifting.
WAsps, &c.—Allow me to acquaint the gardening world
that I have during May and June at a penny and a halfpenny
got during May 305 wasps and in June the large number of
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1855-07-24

FASHIONS.

GREAT varieties of elegant out-door costumes are constantly
appearing at the French Universal Exposition. Among the
most admired of the dresses worn last week, we may mention
one of pearl grey barege. It was trimmed with flounces, each
bordered by two white bands or stripes woven in the barege,
and these bands were figured with wreaths of roses in natural
colours. The corsage, which was high and with a basque, was
fastened in front by five rosettes of white ribbon figured with
bouquets of roses ; and up each side of the front three stripes,
similar to those on the flounces, passed from the point at the
waist to the shoulders. Between these stripes the barege was
gathered in transversal folds. The sleeves were trimmed with
three deep frills looped up by rosettes of ribbon, and the frills,
as well as the basque, was edged with a stripe corresponding
with those on the flounces. The collar and under-sleeves were
of guipure. The mantilla worn with this dress was of white
guipure. It was of small size, descending only to the waist,
and was trimmed by three rows of scolloped lace, fixed one
above the other, on a fall of tulle. The body of the mantilla
was edged round by a bouillonne with pink ribbon passed
under it ; and upon the bouillonne rosettes of black velvet
were placed at the distance of two or three inches apart. Each
frill of lace was headed by bouillonne, and rosettes of velvet.
The bonnet which completed this costume was of plain French
chip, trimmed simply by a bow of white sarsenet ribbon with
fringed ends. The under-trimming consisted of bouillonnes
of blonde and sprigs of flowers of various colours.
Though no material change in the form of bonnets has
lately taken place, we may mention one or two of the most
novel which have just appeared. One is composed of bouil-
lonnes of a crape of a bright dark-blue tint, with intermediate
bands of straw guipure. Small loops of narrow black velvet
ribbon are so disposed as to fall at intervals over the bands of
straw guipure. On one side of the bonnet is placed a bouquet
of monkshood formed of crape with foliage of black velvet.
The inside trimming consists of bouillonnes of white blonde
intermingled with light sprays of foliage in black velvet and
buds of monkshood; the light blonde trimming has the effect
of softening the bright blue of the flower buds, and on the
whole, the under-trimming of this bonnet is very becoming.
Among the bonnets most reinarkable for novelty is one com-
posed of black lace and cerise-colour velvet, and trimmed with
poppies and blackberries. A bonnet of white crape has been
trimmed with roses and black velvet; to the edge of this
bonnet is attached a fall of black Chantilly lace. A very
pretty and becoming bonnet is formed of bands of French
chip and bouillonnes of blonde, trimmed with tufts of the
large blue flowers, called the iris, or flag.— The Lady's News-
paper.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1855-07-24

LITERARY EXTRACTS.

COMMERCIAL VALUE OF INSECTS.—The cochineal
insect, from which a beautiful scarlet dye is obtained,
is imported to the extent of 1,000 tons annually, the
value of which is estimated at about £149,000. From
the silkworm we obtain no less than 2,716 tons of silk,
2,206 tons of which.are in the raw state, and are ma-
nufactured in this country ; the remaining 510 tons
are already fabricated. When we consider that this
quantity is the consumption of one country only, all
being the produce of small insects, it appears sur-
prising how the industry of man could collect so much,
and elaborate it into rich and gorgeous attire. One
thousand tons of pearl shells are imported, the whole
of which are manufactured into buttons and studs.
" For better or for worse," we import no less than
8,000,000 leeches.
THE SEA OF AZOFF AND NEIGHBOURING TERRI-
TORIES.—Mr. Seymour's summary on the importance
of the coasts which the allied squadrons have lately
swept of their defenders is as follows :—" The com-
merce of the Sea of Azoff is rapidly increasing in
importance ; the countries surrounding it are rich and,
as yet, undeveloped : and, from the fine system of
river communication which reaches the sea at Rostof,
it is constantly drawing towards it for shipment a
larger portion of the productions of Great Russia.
'There cannot be a doubt that, when, peace is restored,
a great impetus will be given to its trade ; that it will
benefit by the increased movement that will probably
take place on all the shores of the Black Sea; and,
should the Russian government wisely change its
military policy, and allow its stout-hearted and enter-
prising subjects to pursue their natural industrious
bent, capital and population will flock to the south,
and Rostof and Kertch will rival the Tana and Pant-
capmum of ancient days.—Seymour's ' Russia."
SALT OF THE PUTRID SEA.---The Sivash, or Putrid
Sea, is divided into two sorts of gulfs, one of which,
to the west, bounds the Isthmus of Perekop, and the
other, which is called Bikes (the ancient Boughes, or
Buge), bends to the south towards Theodosia. Accord-
ing to some travellers, miasmas and foul vapours rise
from this sea, which is warm even to its slimy bottom.
Others, on the contrary, affirm that the air in its vici-
nity is salubrious. Be that as it may, the Putrid Sea
is for these parts a source of commerce and activity.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1855-07-24

Vartnersbips.

ELIGIBLE OPENING IN THE DRAPERS TRADE.
THE Proprietor of a thoroughly-established Busi-
ness, with a first-class Connexion, desires a PARTNER
with £9l,ooo.—Apply to W. Nrctrot, Mercantile, Professional,
Patent, and Insurance Agent, 7, Castle street, Liverpool.

TO COMMISSION MERCHANTS, &c.
AGENTLEMAN, well acquainted with Commission
Business, and who can command consignments of Timber,
Deals. &c., desires to Join an Established House as JUNIOR
PARTNER.—AppIy to W. NICHOL, Mercantile, Professional,
Patent, and Insurance Agent, 7, Castle-street.

PARTNERSHIPS.
WNICHOL has several Clients possessed of
• Capital, who are disposed to Join Established Mercan-
tile Concerns as PARTNERS.
W. NICHOL has also several highly remunerative Concerns to
DISPOSE OF.
Mercantile, Professional, Patent, and Insurance Agency, 7,
Castle-street, Liverpool.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1855-07-24

pIANO-FORTES REPAIRED, REGULATED, and
TUNED, on quite a new principle; warranted to stand ;
charges moderate. Piano-forte for Hire.
11 _ .
PIANO-FORTE WAREHOUSE, : RAHAYNI AN'S GREEN. WEST DERBY.
W. RYALLS, ,I.PL. MSAY'S PUPILS w ill R E-ASSEMBLE
HAMILTON-STREET, BIRKENHEAD. on TUESDAY next, the 31st instant.

77butation.

WARRANTED PIANO-FORTES.
h
We RYAL
PLurSchabselstot_ois presdraV ent the attention of
STOCK OF PIANOS,
which) is very complete, in elegant Rosewood, Mahogany, and
Walnut Wood, by the most eminent London Makers, with all the
latest improvemt nti, and will be offered at the lowest possible
remunerating profits.
N.ll.—A Guarantee, for 12 Months, given with each Piano, and
if not approved exchangea, and the Lull amount allowed.
MUSIC WAREHOUSE,
BIRKENH EAD,
(Near Woodside Ferry.)

GRAHAM will RESUMEi. n
. Lnging, ESSONS
EaSnSdOaNfteSl on ttR Piano-forte, r
the 30th instant.
12, Lever-street, Manchester, and Marsden-place, Wigan.

CLIFTON PARK ACADEMY,
BIRKENHEAD.
Conducted by Mr. JOHN SORLEY, with the aid of efficient
Masters,
Will be RE-OPENED on TOES DA r, this 31st instant.
Prospectuses may be obtained at the Academy, or from Mr.
Rosa, 7, South Castle-street, Liverpool.

NEW BRIGHTON COLLEGE
AND
PREPARATORY SCHOOL.
The Pupils of this Institution will REASSENIBLE (D.V.) on
the Ist of August next.
Prospectuses may be had on application to the Rev. Dr. Pocot,
New Brighton College, Cheshire.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1855-07-24

MR. GEORGE EYTON, Author of the " Analy-
tical System of Piano-forte Tuition," respectfully an-
nounces the REMOVAL of his MUSIC ACADEMY to 172,
GROVE-STREET, where his PUPILS will RE-COMMENCE
their STUDIES on the 30th instant.
The New System. is adapted to all degrees of progress ; it com-
bines simplicity with science, insuring correct reading of nota-
tion, fingering, and time.
ELEMENTARY CLASSES for CHILDREN, limited to Six Pupils,
commencing from the Age of Three Years.—TEAMS:—Five
Guineas per Annum.
Part I. of the ANALYTICAL TUTOR, price Is. 6d., is just pub-
lished, and may be had at the Author's Academy, at the pub-
lisher's, JAMES SMITH, Music-seller by appointment to her
Majesty, and all Music-sellers in the United Kingdom, or will be
forwarded postage free on the remittance of postage labels, or
a post-office order for the amount of the work.

BOARDING AND DAY ACADEMY, 5, PARLIA-
MENT-PLACE, UPPER PARLIAMENT-STREET,
Conducted by Mr. D. WRIGHT, with the assistance of experienced

Ma'sters.

The principal object of thiiiACTdenw is to Educate Young Gen•
tlemen for Commercial Pursuits. The course of instruction com-
prises English, French, Drawing, the Practical Branches of Mathe-
matics, the Elements of the Latin and Greek Classics, and the
Sacred Scriptures.
The BOARDERS, who consist of a limited number, are treated
as members of the family. Terms (including Board and Educa•
tion), from 23 to 30 Guineas per Annum.
The Scholastic Duties of this Establishment will be RESUMED
on TUESDAY next, the 24th instant.
Prospectuses, containin; Terms and numerous References, m
be had on application.

LIVERPOOL EDUCATIONAL
ESTABLISHMENT,
OBSERVATORY VIEW.

Conducted by the Principal, Dr. \V. M. FISHER, A.M., F.R.A.S..

and experienced Masters.
In this Establisment YOUNG GENTLEMEN are prepared for
any of the Universities, Public Colleges, Learned Professions,
and Mercantile Pursuits.

SCIENTIFIC DEPARTMENT.
Dr. Fisher's Lectures on Astronomy, Chemistry, Mechanics,
Optics, Electricity, Galvanism,Pneumatics, Meteorology, Steam-
engine, §•c., are Illustrated to the Pupils by his extensive Philoso-
phical Apparatus, which is of the most costly description.
SILVER MEDALS,
Prizes, and Rewards are Annually Distributed in the various
Classes, for Gentlemanly Conduct, and the highest Attainments
in Classics, Mathematics, Science, and General Literature.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1855-07-24

NOTICE.

THE LIVERPOOL DEPOT
OF THE
EMSCOTE FOUNDRY COMPANY,
(NEAR LEAMINGTON,)
FOR THE SALE OF
HARRISON'S CELEBRATED PATENT
KITCHENER AND CRIMEAN RANGE,

WILL SHORTLY BE
REMOVED FROM 46, RENSHAW-STREET,

TO NEW AND MORE EXTENSIVE AND COMMODIOUS PREMISES,
THE WINDSOR FOUNDRY,
No. 62, IN THE SAME STREET.

THE

Eiberpoof :Iz)tanbarb.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1855-07-24

CURTAINS.—Washing Damasks, French Silk
and Wool Ditto, Silk Damasks, Tabrettes, and Furniture
Chintzes. Adelphi House, 21, Bold-street.
GF.O. WOODS, Proprietor.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1855-07-24

grtbay.

On FRIDAY next, the 27th instant, at Twelve o'Clock, at the
Brokers' Office, 13, Exchange-buildings,
600 Bales JUTE,
Apply to Messrs. T. & J. BROCKLEBANK, Merchants ; or to
T. & H. LITTLEDALE & CO., Brokers.

On account of whom it may concern,
On FRIDAY next, the 27th instant, at Twelve o'Clock, at the
Brokers' Office, 13, Exchange-buildings,
1000 Bales of JUTE, all faults,
Per sundry vessels from Calcutta.—Apply to Messrs. MALCOLM,
CAMPBELL & CO., Merchants, or to
T. & H. LITTLEDALE & CO., Brokers.

On FRIDAY next, the 27th instant, at Twelve o'Clock, at the
Brokers' Office, 13, Exchange-buildings,
919 Bundles COIR YARN,
ex "Elizabeth," from Bombay, Stanley-dock.—Apply to
T. & H. LITTLEDALE & CO., Brokers.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1855-07-24

WRIGHT AND MERCER,
(Late Wright and Taylor,)
PLATT-LANE AND HIGH BROOKS COLLIERIES.

W I G A N,
Have REMOVED their LIVERPOOL OFFICES from 57 to 37,
OLDHALL-STREET (Briscoe's New Hall).
WILLIAM COLLINS, Agent.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1855-07-24

For MELBOURNE,

- Forwarding Passengers to SYDNEY, A4IBART TOWN,
GEELONG, ADELAIDE, LAUNCESTON, &c.,
The celebrated Clipper-Ship
A.LBATROSS,
1,700 tons burthen,
Captain WILLIAM G EVES,
In July.
The Ships of this well known Line are famed for the superiority
of their provisioning and excellent passenger accommodation.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1855-07-24

OBSERVATORY.

There is an excellent Observatory on the Premises, furnished
with a powerful Achromatic Telescope. not only for Private Use,
tut for the Instruction of the Senior Classes in Practical Astro-
nomy. CARDS OF TERMS
for Boarders and Day Pupils. References to numerous Clergymen,
Merchants, and Professional Gentlemen, Printed Testimonials,
and Extracts from the Public Journals of Liverpool, may be
obtained at the ESTABLISHMENT.

The SCHOOL, 39, GREAT GEORGE-STREET, will be RE.
OPENED, (D.V.) on TUESDAY, the 31st instant.
P.S. An ASSISTANT WANTED.

WANTED, a JUNIOR ASSISTANT, of Protestant Principles,
who has been accustomed to the general routine of Scholastic
Tuition. First-class Testimonials will be required.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1855-07-24

LADIES and GENTLEMEN who. wish to have
their Hair DRESSED in the moat Fashionable and Be-
coming Manner, and CUT, so as to prevent its falling off, are
invited to try
DEAKE'S ESTABLISHMENT,
19, RANELAGH-STREET, LIVERPOOL,
where the above advantages can be ensured to them. Please to
observe—OPPOSITE THE WATERLOO HOTEL.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1855-07-24

FRIDAY.

LAW REFORM.—Lord LYNDHURST passed in review the
Testamentary Jurisdiction Bill and other measures of legal
reform which had been successively introduced and abandoned
by the Government during the present session, and called on
the Lord Chancellor to explain this most unsatisfactory state
of things.—The LORD CHA.NCELLOR attributed the abandon-
ment of the various measures enumerated to the engrossing
interest of the war, the debates on which had absorbed the
time usually devoted to matters of public importance.

MERCHANT SHIPPING ACT AMENDMENT BILL.—Lord
STANLEY of ALDERLEY moved the second reading of this bill.
Lord COLCHESTER gave notice of his intention to move a
clause in committee giving protection to seamen against being
sent to sea in unseaworthy vessels.—The Earl of ELLEN-
BOROUGH thought some such clause as that to which his noble
friend (Lord Colchester) referred was exceedingly desirable.
It was proposed by the bill that the East India Company
should be required to send home natives of India, being sea-
men, found destitute in England. That was a very proper
regulation, and, so far as he recollected, it used to be acted on
in former times; but then the Government of India took the
precaution of requiring masters of ships to secure them against
the expense.—The bill was then read a second time.
The Bills of Lading (No. 2) Bill was read a second time.—
The report of amendments on the Religious Worship Bill was
received on the motion of the Earl of Shaftesbury.—The Bills
of Exchange and Promissory Notes Bill was read a third time
and passed.—Lady Raglan and Lord Raglan's Annuities Bill
was read a third time and passed.—The Crime and
Outrage (Ireland) Continuance Bill passed through committee.
—The Turnpike Acts Continuance Bill and the West Indies
Relief Loans Arrangement Bill were read a second time.
Their Lordships adjourned at eight o'clock.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1855-07-24

IN consequence of the heavy losses sustained by
Mr. EDWARD W. THOMAS this year in giving his Con-
certs. he is compelled to part with his valuable Collection of
PAINTINGS, and has been advised to do so after the manner of
the London Art Union. There will be Three Hundred Members,
at One Guinea each, and TWENTY PRIZES.
The Paintings may be seen (by the kind permission of Mr.
Morrish) at the Merchants' Dining-rooms, Titbebarn-street,
Liverpool, where also the Drawing will take place, at Seven
o'clock on MONDAY EVENING, 6th August next.
Subscriptions received by Mr. EDWARD WILLIAM THOMAS,
22A, West Derby-street; also by Mr. MORRISH, Merchants'
Dining-rooms, Tithebarn-street.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1855-07-24

MORRISH'S

MERCHANTS' DINING ROOMS
LANCASTER-BUILDINGS, TITHEBARN-STREET.
Close to the Exchange, the Lancashire and Yorkshire, and East
Lancashire Railways and Pier-head.

TO HOTEL-KEEPERS, HOUSEHOLDERS,
LAUNDRESSES, AND OTHERS.
A SAVING OF ONE-THIRD
OF THE

COST v
OF SOAP
In every House may be secured, besides a
LARGE SAVING OF LABOUR AND TIME,
By the use of
THE EMPIRE PATENT SOAP,
Which may be had of all respectable Grocers.

Mk for WILLIAM ()KELL and CO.'S EMPIRE
PATENT SOAP, solely manufactured in Liverpool.

EDMOND S' AMERICAN PORTRAIT
GALLERY,
()visa Hrma's CONCERT- ROOM,
NEW MUSIC-HALL, BOLD-STREET.
• (Removed from 50, Bold-street.)
PORTRAITS, from ss. 6d. to R 4 4s.
- A First-class Ivory Tint Enamelled DAGUER-
REOTYPE MINIATURE, which cannot be surpassed for bril-
liancy of finish or durability, 128. 6d.
Mr. E. takes great pleasure in acquainting his numerous
Patrons and Friends, that he has fitted up the above spacious
Gallery with all the requisites for producing first-class Portraits.
Mr. E. begs to state that, in producing a really good Daguer-
reotype, a combination of appliances and favourable circum
stances are required, deprived of which the Art sinks to the
insignificance justly belonging to the very many wretched dis-
torted abortions, claiming the name of Photographs, and are to
be seen in almost every street.
Mr. E.'s long practice in the above Art has resulted in the pro-
duction of Portraits as much superior to the ordinary Photograph
as the leading artist is to the street miniature painter.
ti*- Removed from 50, Bold-street, to Rime's New Music-hall.
Bold-street.

R E L I S H.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1855-07-24

SUNDAY TRADING.

GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY.—The
DIRECTORS are requested to meet in the Committee-
room, Paddington, on TuEspAY, the 7th of August, at One o'clock,
to arrange for the

CLOSING OF THEIR LINE ALTOGETHER ON SUNDAYS;
inasmuch as the Shareholders who believe in the Bible are aware
that the money they receive from Sabbltb-breakers on. the
Lord's-Day is nothing better than the "wages of iniquity," and
that, therefore, no blessing can attend the same!
Liverpoo!, July 24, 1855.

IVERPOOL ROYAL INFIRMARY.---It is
with much regret that the Committee find themselves com-
pelled to make an urgent APPEAL to the Public on behalf of this
Institution, Owing to the serious diminution in the Income, from
a falling off in Donations am, Legacies,which amounted, in 1852,
t 0.42,219 ; 1853,£1,315; 3854,.4775; and the high prices of all
Articles of Consumption, la past year closed with a heavy Debt
of nearly £1,400, which is daily increasing, from the same causes
being still in operation. Unless this be checked by timely suc-
cour, no alternative will be left but to curtail the Relief hitherto
afforded to the Sick and Disabled Poor of the community; a
course much to be deprecated, and one from which tae Committee
hopefully trust the Public will spare them the necessity of re-
sorting.
EDWARD GIBBON, Chairman.
ROBERT HUTCHISON, Treasurer.

DONATIONS IN AID OF THE ABOVE.
Richard Houghton, Esq. .lOO 0 0
William Brown, Esq., M. P.
John Moss, Esq 5O 0 0
Robert Hutchison, Esq.
John Cropper, Esq.
Wm. Taylor, Esq. (London)
Thomas Carey, Esq., at the desire of his
late uncle, Thomas Smith, Esq
Chas. Mac her, Esq.
Glen and Anderson
John Marriott, Esq.
George Holt, Esq.
Rathbone Brothers and Co
Dr. Dickinson
Lawrence R. Bally, Esq.
Mrs. Bartlett, at the request of her late

50 0 0
30 0 0
25 0 0
25 0 0
25 0 0
25 0 0
21 0 0
21 0 0

21 0 0
20 0 0
20 0 0
20 0 0

Husband
William Rathbone, Esq.
William Earle, Esq
Mrs. Solomon
Portion of Trust Money not now required,
per P. Carson and A. Welsh, Esqrs..... 20 0 0
Michael Humble, Esq 2O 0 0
Miss Hannah Moss
James Crosbie, Esq.
F. A. Hamilton, Esq. lO 9 0
T. B. Forwood, Esq.
Mrs. Ripley
Mrs. Ripley (2nd donation) lO 0 0
Maxwell Hyslop, Esq.
Joseph Langton, Esq.
Charles Langton, Esq.
William H. Moss, Esq
Alfred Castellain, Esq.
Elias Arnaud, Esq. lO 0 0
Joseph Leather, Esq lO 0 0
Mrs. R. B. B. H. Blundell
Henry C. Beloe, Esq.
Rev. Cyrus Morrall 5 0 0
John Torr, Esq.
Henry R. Hoskins, Esq.
Thomas Chilton, jun., Esq 5 0 0
Henry Royds, Esq
A. W. Powles, Esq. 5 0 0
Philip Rawson, Esq.
Rawson, Aikin, and Co.
Misses Colquitt
. 0 0
J. P. Palmer, Esq 5 0 0
Rev. C. W. Lawrence 5 0 0
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1855-07-24

A N

I S M 0 G F 0 R D
(LATE MOGFORD AND ANTWIS,)
TAILOR AND DRAPER,
8, CASTLE STREET.

The PARTNERSHIP hitherto existing under the name of Moosoito and Arriwis being Dissolved by effluxion of time,
I beg to inform my Friends that I am still carrying on the Business as usual, in the Old-established Premises as above; at the
same time allow me to return my grateful thanks to those Gentlemen who have hitherto favoured me with their Orders, and
to solict a continuance of their support, which, I trust, by punctuality, attention, and the strictest regard to moderate prices,
will enable me to give satisfaction to those who will favour me with their patronage.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1855-07-24

HOUSEHOLD ECONOMY.

To CLARIFY SUGAR.—Break your sugar into large lumps,
and to every pound put half a pint of water : set it over the
fire with the white of an egg, well whipt ; let it boil, and,
when ready to run over, check it with a little cold water;
when it rises again, take it off the fire, and set it by in the
pan for twenty minutes ; then take the scum gently off, and
pour the syrup into a vessel very quickly from the sediment.
GOOSEBERRY FOOL.—Put in a pan a quart of green goose-
berries, with a wine-glass of water and half a pound of sugar;
stew on a slow fire for twenty minutes, keep stirring ; put in
basin, and whip a pint of cream; when the fruit is cold, mix
with the cream, and serve in cups or hollow dish, or with
pastry round. A pint and a half of milk, instead of the
pint of cream, makes a very nice dish.
COLD VEAL DRESSED WITH WHITE SIIICE.—BoiI milk
or cream with a thickening of flour and butter; put into it
thin slices of cold veal, and simmer it in the gravy till it is
made hot without boiling. When nearly done, beat up the
yolk of an egg with a little anchovy and white sauce; pour it
gently to the rest, stirring it all the time ; simmer again the
whole together, and serve it with sippets of bread and curled
bacon alternately.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1855-07-24

The Second Edition, fcap. Bvo., 3s. 6d., with Portrait,
THE BUD. of PROMISE : a Memoir of Eliza H.
M. Grwme. By the Rev. D. PITCAIRN.
SEELEY, JACKSON. and HALLIDAY. 54, Fleet street.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1855-07-24

T4IVERPOOL MECHANICS' INSTITUTION
SCHOOLS.

PRINCIPALS.
HIGH and LOWER SCHOOLS Mr. A. M'ILVEEN.
GIRLS' and INFANT SCHOOLS ..... Miss ELLISON.
GOVERNMENT SCHOOL OF ART Mr. John FINNIE.
EVENING SCHOOL Conducted by various Masters.

The GIRLS' and INFANT SCHOOLS will be RE-OPENED
on FRIDAY next, the 27th instant. The HIGH, LOWER, and
EVENING SCHOOLS, and the SCHOOL OF ART, on MONDAY
next, the 30th instant.
The School of Art comprises Classes for Elementary Drawing ;
Shading from Copies and Casts ; Drawing and Painting Ornament,
Landscape, Flowers, Foliage, Fruits, Figure, &c. ; Anatomical
Drawing, Modelling, Architectural and Mechanical Draw-
ing. A suite of large and well-lighted Rooms is appro-
priated exclusively to this Department, including a Gallery of
Ancient and Modern Sculptures, probably unequalled in the
country. The Advanced Classes will study in this Gallery.
Scholarships and Prizes will be periodically awarded to deserving
Students. The Managers of Public Schools may have the services
of a Master to Teach Elementary Drawing one or two hours a
week, for a payment of £5 or .410 a-year. Applications to be
made to the SEC ARTA RY.
Prospectuses, with detailed information, may be obtained at
the Institution, Moant-street.
ASTRUP CARISS, Secretary.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1855-07-24

Zurtep.

The BALBEC will sail from the River on SATURDAY next, the
28th instant. Passengers will embark from the Landing-stage,
George's Pier, by Steam-tender JACKAL, or SATELLITE, at
Eight o'clock, Morning.
Cargo received and shipped at Huskisson Dock, according to
priority of arrival.
STEAMERS BETWEEN
LIVERPOOL, CONSTANTINOPLE, SMYRNA,
SAMSOUN, AND TREBIZONDE.
Calling at GIBRALTAR, MAL TA, and SY RA,
With liberty to call at any other port.
" The first-class Screw Steam-ships
LEBANON
ALPS Capt. MOODIE,
TAURUS Capt. LANOLANDS,
. "- • TENERIFFE Capt. J. R. BELL,
KARNAK Capt. H. DunniNs,
;
MELITA Capt. ANDERSON,
BALBEC Capt. HOCKLY,
DELTA Capt. LITTLE,
BRITISH QUEEN Capt. MARTYN,
are intended to sail, with or without Pilots, from Liverpool,
(unless prevented by unforeseen circumstances.)
BALBEC SATURDAY MORNING, 28th July.
With Goods for Malta, Constantinople, and Smyrna ;
Passengers for Gibraltar, Malta, Syra, Constantinople,
and Smyrna.
FREIGHT ON ALL GOODS MUST BE PAID IN LIVERPOOL.
Bills of Lading must be at the Office for Signature the day
previous to sailing.
To prevent the possibility of all after discussion, it is requested
that Shippers will send a Person to the Quay to see their Goods
measured.
In the event of these Steamers being placed in quarantine
at any of the above ports, Cargo will, on the arrival of the Steamer,
require to be immediately taken away and transferred to another
Vessel or Dep6t, to perform quarantine, at the expense and risk
of the Shippers or Consignees. This also applies to Passengers.
Goods for any of the above-named ports must have the place of
their destination distinctly marked on them, in letters of not less
than two inches, otherwise the Agents will not be accountable for
mistakes.
Shippers will please send a Shipping-note along with each Cart-
load of Goods.
For Freight or Passage apply to G. and J. BURNS, Glasgow ; or
here to BURNS and MAC IVER,
Rumford-street, Liverpool.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1855-07-24

anteb.

ORGANIST WANTED for St.lllary's,inWavertree,
near Liverpool. No one need apply who is not a Commu-
nicant Member of the Church of England.—Applications to be
made, personally or by letter, to the Minister.

WANTED, an active Business MAN, with a
Capital of from £5OO to £l,OOO, to Join a Lucrative Con-
cern, recently established in Liverpool, for the Manufacture of an
Article in extensive demand, under the protection of a Patent:—
Apply to W. NICHOL, Mercantile, Professional, Patent, and In-
surance Agent, 7, Castle street, Liverpool.

BRIDGEMASTER WANTED.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that at the Court
of Quarter Sessions to be held by adjournment at the
Court-house, in Kirkdale, on THURSDAY, the Sixteenth day of
August next. at twelve o'clock at Noon, the Magistrates will
ELECT a BRIDGEMASTER for the Hundred of West Derby, in
the room of the late Mr. A. B. Clayton, deceased. The Salary
will be £2OS per annum, including Stationery and Travelling
Expenses; and the Bridgemaster will be required to give a secu-
rity to the amount of oi'soo.

Applications, accompanied by Testimonials, to be sent to the
Clerk of the Peace's Office, in Preston, on or before MoNnAy, the
Sixth of August next, after which day none can be received.
Dated the 17th day of July, 1855.
GORSTS and BIRCHALL.
Deputy Clerks of the Peace.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1855-07-24

THE LIVERPOOL STANDARD.

OPERATIONS IN THE BALTIC.

The following are extracts from the correspondence
of the Times, dated off Cronstadt, July 4th :---

The Cuckoo arrived at noon with despatches for the Com-
mander-in-Chief. She brings word that along the coast
between Nystadt and Christianstadt the -squadron had de-
stroyed 53 large ships, amounting to more than 20,000 tons.
The blockade of the whole coast as far up as Tornea, will be
declared in a few days. It would have been done before had
vessels of the class required been at the Admiral's command.
July 6th.—At 9.30 a.m., the Geyser, which had been sent
to take the James Watt's place as a look-out ship to the west-
ward, observed some troops marching along the coast, and
opened fire upon them with shell; they immediately threw away
their fire-arms and heavy helmets, and fled in all directions to
the woods. At 10.30 a.m. the Princess Alice proceeded
towards Cronstadt with a flag of truce, and bearing a letter
from the Commander-in-Chief to the Russian Minister-of-
War. She was met by a steamer from the harbour, who
received the despatch, and both vessels returned. Every day,
Sundays not excepted, the enemy exercise the mortar batte-
ries along the northern sea wall. Some of the mortars have
an immense range.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1855-07-24

DECAYET) TEETH. AND. TOOTHACHE.--
Patronised by Her ➢lajest}, the Queen, and His Royal

Hicjiness-Prftice Albert.

MR. EDWARD'S PATENT: WHITE SIICCEDANELTM-
for filliv; Decayed Teeth, however large the cavity. It is superior
to anythim; ever before used, es at is placed in the tooth in a soft
state, without any pressure or pain, ami in a short time becomes
as hard as,the enamel, and will remain firm in the tooth for many
years, rendcring extraction unnecessary„and arrests all further
Prozress of decay. All persons- Call use the SUCCEDANEUM
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street, Hanoyer.square, London, who will send it tree by POST
to any part of the Kingdom, wi'di full directions for use enclosed—
price 2s. ed. in Postage Stamps. Sold by all respectable Chemists
and Medicine Vendors. Caution-04serve that the Signature
"THOMAS HOWARD". in Red - Ink is on the outside of the
II rapper, without which none is Genuine. Price 2s. 6d.

THE
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their Preservation, Improvement, and Sell-management,
with important and really necessary information on the .61T.6
EARS,
.PIANDS. and FEET. numerous Recipes for the most
Fashionable Perfumes and ussful Preparations. with a mass of in-
formation calculated to enhance the personal graces of its readers,
and rendering it an almost intlispisnsaide appendage to the toilet
of body sexes. Price Is. tlips.ttgli all. Bocksellers, or free ay. post
in an envelope for 14 postage stamps.
" Many bald heads, beardless-faces, unsightly skins, and tooth-
less ittwuths,
.result solely flow the ignorance this little w'rk is
calculated to remove. NVe recommend it to all who value na,
tore's- adorn ings."—lteriete. "-Every page worth a guinea.—F
Herald- "The recipes niostunique!'-Ladies Newspaper.
Address—Mr. LAwEs, 14, Hand-court, Holborn, London.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1855-07-24

THE
" LIVERPOOL" LINE OF AUSTRALIAN PACKETS.

SAILING FROM
I,5'W LIVERPOOL FOR MELBOURNE
EVERY MONTH.

Ship. Bur. Captains. To sail
GIPSY BRIDE (new). 3500.... MONTGOMERY—Aug. 10
PHCENIX 2500.... MO PPETT Sept. 1
NABOB 5300. HORNER Oct. 1
FREDERICK 2000 MOUTON Nov. 1
SALEM 2500.... FLYNN. Dec. 1
BRITISH TRIDENT (new) 3400. CUNNINGHAM.. Jan. 1
MERLIN 2500.... BORLASK Feb. 1
AFRICA 3OOO. ... O'NEut. Mar. 1
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1855-07-24

ZUrTintstap.

TO-MORROW MORNING (Wednesday), the 25th instant, at Eleven
o'clock precisely, in the Sheds, south end Brunswick Dock,
Liverpool, if arrived,
13,996 Pieces, measuring 507,000 feet, SPRUCE DEALS,
1,700 ~ If 26,460 „ ENDS,
4,000 ~ 4 feet PALINGS,
Being the cargo daily expected per Sarah Park, from St. Stephen's,
N.B.—Apply to Messrs. GIBBS, BRIGHT, and Co., Merchants.
And at Twelve o'clock at Noon.
5,003 Pieces, measuring 165,103 feet, SPRUCE DEALS, and
BATTENS,
658 „ 91 23,338 „ PINE,
342 „ ;2 3,503 „ ENDS,
120 „ ff 2,414 „ SCANTLINGS,
353 , 3,197 „ BOARDS.
Being the cargo 'daily expected to arrive per Snipe, from
St. John, N.B.
On account of the Importers.
92 Logs BIRCH TIMBER, containing 87 tons, average, )51 inches.
55 48 „ „ 14i If
1 ag MI ~ ~
arrive
13*
N.
,
Daily expected to iv per Highland Chief, from St. John, N. B.
On account of the Importers.
765 Pieces, Ist quality, Bright PINE DEALS.
3,616 „ 2nd ~ „
833 „ 3rd „ Floated ~
3,
. „
750 „ Merchantable PIPE STAVES,
Being the cargo daily expected to arrive per Belle Francaise, from
Quebec.
7,063 Pieces, 2nd quality, Bright PINE DEALS,
4,229 „ 3rd n
4,377 „ Merchantable PIPE SLAVES,
Being the cargo now landing ex City of Manchester, from Quebec.
On account of the Importers.
To which will be added other American and Baltic WOODS.
For particulars apply to
EDWARD CHALONER, Broker,
No. 6, East side Queen's Dock.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1855-07-24

FRINGE MANUFACTORY.—Gimps,TasseIs,BeII
Ropes, Ornamental Drops, deep Cornice Fringes, and every
description of Upholstery Trimmings made to order. Adelphi
House, 21, Bold-street. GEO. WOODS, Proprietor.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1855-07-24

WEDNESDAY,

The report of the Standing Orders Revision Committee was
considered and ultimately agreed to, a recommendation that
members locally interested should be excluded from committees
upon private bills giving rise to some debate, and being carried
by a division.

-CHURCH PROPERTY.—On the order for going into com-
mittee upon the Episcopal and Capitular Estates Bill, the
Marquis of BLANDFORD, considering the number of amend-
ments of the bill of which notice had been given, and the im-
possibility of carrying it through the house this session, moved
that the order be discharged. He corrected some mistakes
into which he had fallen in moving the second reading of the
bill, and expressed a hope that the government would, during
the recess, take the whole subject into their serious considera-
tion.—Sir G.. GREY briefly intimated the views of the
ment, and, after a short discussion, which the CHANCELLOR
OF THE EXCHEQUER thought—and the majority of the house
appeared to concur in the opinion—was a mere waste of time,
the motion was agreed to, and the order discharged.
On the order for going into committee upon the Dwellings
for Labouring Classes (Ireland) Bill, Mr. M`ManoN moved to
defer the committee for three months, suggesting various
objections to the bill.—ln the discussion which ensued Mr.
HORMAN strongly but vainly urged Sir W. k'omerville to
withdraw the bill, and, upon a division, the amendment was
negatived by 121 to 68.—The house then went into committee
on the bill, the clauses of which had not been gone through
when the time for closing the debate arrived, and the CHAIR-
MAN reported progress.—The order for the third reading of
the Justices of Peace Qualification Bill was discharged.—The
Chinese Passengers Bill was read a third time and passed.
The Convention with the United States Bill was read a
second time.—Leave was given to Mr. WILSON to bring in a
bill for the transfer of licenses of publichouses in Ireland.—
The house adjourned at 5 minutes to 6 o'clock.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1855-07-24

WREF O R D HUN T, (Successor to W. PENN SMITH'S GA.B FITTING WORK.%)
CHANDELIER AND LUSTRE MANUFACTURER,
28, HANOVER-STREET, LIVERPOOL.
The LARGEST STOCK of REALLY USEFUL GAS FITTISGS, on view from 8 cm.. to 6 p.m.
OAS FITTERS SENT TO ANY PART OF THE KINGDOM.

28, HANOVER-STREET.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1855-07-24

THE THAMES AS A SOUR

(FROM THE LANL
THE 2,500,000 human beings
within the limits of this metropolis
sive apathy in the midst of all
may, at any moment, under the la
sun, burst forth into pestiferous
warnings without end, in contemi
we still continue to inhale a poiso:
and to drink water the multit
inorganic impurities of which aim_
labours of the chymist or microscopist '42
We still do our best to pollute and ilogrAl
common sewer that noble stream whien,4or
to us health as well as wealth. But
.110 PK
grosses every thought. The Thames PTili;tis
buoyant tide riches for the merchant, ww-0,9.2
are swollen with the feculence of the `rgpa,
living beings that dwell upon its WIC P 7,44
the waste of every manufacture that tvonii
utilization. 'What matter P The mere 7005.044,
and the population is spared the trouble
a cloaca maxima. But greed and apaiPdag,..."
exact from that cloaca maxima a double
they have rendered it incapable of &set ifiyi
sewer can be nothing but a sewer. 13114 ill tili
versity besotted and revolting, we persist
from our sewer the---shall we call it voter.if
drink ; and thousands upon thousands d
o',
its seething bosom bent on business •
Wheresoever we go, whatsoever we eat or
the circle of London, we find tainted NVitilt
s.
It is the fate of a Londoner that he cann°,,bir
or stay at home without inhaling or l'-008
Thames in some form or other. He stores To.te,s
of it in his tank to ferment into noxiellstitsy
breed a hideous fauna at leisure ; he sce-011
returns. through the streets, after fulfilling t00;$
alimentary, cleansing, and eliminative 11/50r4
to the foul bed whence it came ; the grey roili
by innumerable lesser cloca must then ser;
citizen on his excursions from one part 01
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1855-07-24

SPIRIT OF " DIOGENES."

WANTED IN A BREWERY.—A porter, hale and stout.
WANTED FOR THE CIVIL SERVICE.—CiviI servants.
VEIT ? TILL LATE.—There is a word which, by some acci-
dent or other, has lately crept into the English language, with-
out any definite or plausible reason, and which is being worried
by members of parliament and public speakers to such a degree
as to make us quite feel for it. We allude to the word "Yen.
tilate." That is to say, if an orator wishes to imply that he
has discussed any particular matter with some freedom, he
declares that he has only " ventilated it." There may be a
great amount of sense—nay, even poetry—in this fancy ; which
however, we cannot well appreciate. To our thinking, one
might just as well talk of a subject being aired or left to cool,
as ventilated : and we suppose we shall soon hear of a warm
debate being hastily brought to a close for fear of its catching
cold.