The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1855-09-04 00:00:00

THE LIVERPOOL STANDARD

THREE hundred yards of the wall along the south end of
the Prince's-pier are marked off, and workmen have com-
menced pulling down the masonry, preparatory to the erection
of the new landing-stage.
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LIVERPOOL BANKRUPTCY COURT.—On Friday, before
Commissioner Stevenson, William Jones, publican, of Ewloe,
county Carnarvon, N. W., applied for his certificate, and was
opposed by Mr. Evans on the part of the assignees, on the
ground that the bankrupt had not kept a proper cash account.
His Honour granted a second-class certificate with three
months' suspension ; protection granted in the meantime.
Joseph Jackson, lately a linen-draper in St. James'-street,
obtained an immediate first-class certificate. Samuel How,
merchant, passed his adjourned last examination, and the
certificate meeting was fixed for the 27th of September.
George W. Hunter, ironmonger, came for his last examination,
but the case was adjourned, as no balance sheet had been
filed. There, was also a dividend meeting in the case of
Daniel Finney.
ASSAULTING THE POLICE.-ThOMRS Fell, tailor, and
Joseph Dobson, confectioner, both of Paradise-street, were
charged, on Thursday, with assaulting police-officer George
Sinclair (442). On Tuesday evening, while on duty in that
street, Dobson, it was alleged, came up to the officer and
accused him with neglecting his duty by allowing an oyster
stand to remain near his shop. He then struck and kicked
the officer, and ran off. The officer stated that he attempted
to take him into custody, when Fell came up, and, trying to
rescue Dobson, struck him several times. A number of
witnesses were called who confirmed the statement of the
officer. The case was adjourned until Friday, wheel other
witnesses were examined, but the evidence being complicated
and contradictory, the case was dismissed.

THE STARVED CHILDREN.—The remaining children of the
Aspinols, who were committed on Monday last for wilfully
murdering (by starvation) two other of their children, are pro-
gressing favourably at the Workhouse. Five of them are re-
stored to health and strength, proper rest and regular meals
having effected a wonderful change in their appearance for the
better. The sixth and youngest surviving child-is also pro-
gressing favourably, and hopes of its final recovery are now en-
tertained. The care and attention bestowed on the poor little
sufferer by the nurse in whose care it is placed in the Work-
house have produced a marked improvement in it; and no doubt,
under a continuance of the same kind treatment, a few weeks
will see it restored to health. The children are placed in the
care of a nurse, and have a separate apartment appropriated to
themselves, on the ground floor of the hospital, where, for the
present, they seem to be happy and contented. Too much
praise cannot be given to Mr. Carr, the governor of the
Workhouse, for the prompt energy and humane attention
which he has exhibited towards 'these hitherto neglected little
ones.

TREAT TO Senoon CHILDREN.—On Tuesday, the children
of St. Anne's National Schools' Stanley, had their annual
rural excursion to the village of Hale. A subscription, headed
`by the clergyman and his family, and the influential members
of the congregation, was raised, and the respectable tradesmen
of the village provided spring vans for the conveyance of the
whole party, consisting ofeonsiderably more than 300. Arrived
at Hale, they were met by their own clergyman, who-had pre-
ceded them, and his friend the Rev. Mr. Stewart, the incum-
bent of Hale, who kindly assumed the office of guide. He
led them to a charming spot on the banks of the Mersey,
where the cart of the commissariat was unloaded, and sand-
wiches were distributed among the children. After enjoying
themselves upon the shore, they returned to the church, where
Mr. Stewart pointed out the objects worthy of especial notice.
The reverend gentleman then ascended a tombstone and gave
a very interesting account of the Child of Hale, that famous
giant, who measured 9 feet 3 inches in height. Those of the
children who chose then walked over the charming grounds
of the parsonage, and, eager for another ride, proceeded to
re-mount their conveyances. As the party returned the hila-
rity was kept up with unflagging energy, and the proceedings
of the day closed by a substantial tea and bun party at the
school-room. The Rev. Mr. Gardner then gave the children
a short address, complimenting them upon 'their good behavi-
our, which had caused one lady who noticed it to present him
with a half-sovereign towards their next treat—an example
he hoped many would follow. He also -urged upon the parents
who were assembled the duty of keeping their children as
regnlarly and as long as possible at school, and announced
a self-supporting dispensary, which he was endeavouring
to establish for the especial benefit of the children. The pro-
ceedings• gave great satisfaction, and reflect much credit upon
the incumbent and the schoolmaster, Mr. Ferguson.
LIVERPOOL AND BOSTON LINE.--A 'preliminary meeting
for organising the new steamship company was held at Bos-
ton (U.S.) on the 13th ult. .The success of this great enter-
prise,so full of benefits to Boston, may now be reckoned upon
with absolute certainty. Those are enlisted in the work, who
are not accustomed to look back when once embarked, and
but a, comparatively short time will elapse, we feel assured,
before eight-day steamers will run as regularly between
Boston and Liverpool as eight-day Clocks their accustomed
'round. Boston has position, capital, and enterprise, to
ensure success. These need application, and the work is
done. Boston feels that in the present age of competition,
where New York on the one hand, and Portland on the other
are drawing from her vitality, that she must exert herself.
The first step was taken yesterday, •the result of which we
shall see. The ships, it is estimated, will cost 555,000 dirs.
each, the capital for the construction •of which must "be sub-
-ecribed, by the terms of the act of incorporation, withintwelve
months. This matter of securing 'subscriptions, is in the
hands of an efficient and active committee, whose task will be
rendered comparatively easy by the favourable opinion the
community holds of the practicability and benefit of the un-
dertaking—Boston Post.
'EXTRAORDINARY ACCIDENT.—On Thursday an inquest
was held on the body of Patrick Rice, whose death had been
caused by a push which he had received from a man named
James Fenwick, who keeps an eating-house in Park-lane. The
deeeased, who was about 22 years of age,•resided in Jerry-hill,
mdwas engaged as a solicitor for emigrants.. He vas in the
habiti or occasionally visiting Fenwick's establishment for
dwians notner,, an(i on Wednesday went there whilst under the influ-
ence of liquor, and asked for some potato pie. He was told it
ready,himupohne whichwnnld
nothe created
him
tedsomaetdisaitiurbnanisce,and
'Fenwick told exas-
perated him still more, and he challenged Fenwick out to
,fight. After a short time Fenwick went round the counter to
him, and gave him a push on the, shoulder as he stood near
the door, telling him he must leave the house at once. Being
intoxicated, this
caused him to stagger out of the door and
across the footpath, where he fell down, his head being over
the- channel. A lorry happened to be passing at the time, and
oamneasohfinAgheliwa brainspassedheelseu. Th
t overethe deceased's head, literally
jury 'returned a verdict of
4' Accidental death'
IRON CLIPPER SRIPS.—In these days of -rapid passages,
-perhaps there is not a more remarkable one on record than
that just made by the clipper ship Cairnsmore, Capt. Crosbie.
She sailed from Greenock on the 3rd of -April, and anchored
in Bombay harbour on the 13th of June, being only- 71 days
from port to port, and only 60 days from land to land. .This
passage to that port has never been even approached, and
throws the famous run of the Parkfield completely into the
shade. The -Cairnsmore is a new iron -ship of 1,200 tons,
-built by John Reid and Co., Port Glasgow, for Nicholson and
M'Gill, of Liverpool, and is a perfect model of a clipper, com-
bining extraordinary sailing qualities with great carrying
.capacity. Before she sailed it was ascertained by measure-
ment that she would carry 1,500 tons of tea, -50 cubic feet to
-the ton, or equal to about 1,800 tons of cargo. English mea-,
anrement. The-Vanguard, Captain Wise, another iron vessel,
built by the same party, for the same owners, is •already well
known in the East, and has just made the quickest passage of
'the season, so far, from Liverpool to Calcutta, say 91 days.
aShe is under 700 tons register, has upwards of -1,200 tons of
'Manchester goods, iron, &c., on board, and has invariably de-
livered her cargoes in the finest order. Hitherto there• has
been a prejudice against ships built of iron, but the perform-
ances of these two vessels ought to go far to set -them right
with-the mercantile community, insurance .offices, .&c. They
have a decided advantage over wooden vessels for this trade,
as, from their greater buoyancy, they carry a large cargo with
alight -draft of water—the Vanguard, with 1,200 tons on
board, only drawing 161 feet. The Cairnsmore has averaged
about'2oo miles daily during the whole passage, an extraordi-
nary 'performance for a sailing vessel.— Calvictia English-
man, of .lane 27.
DOCK COMMITTEE.—The weekly meeting was held on
Thursday, present, Mr. Charles Turner in the chair; Messrs.
Rankin, Robinson, Mann, Holme, Shand, Mondell, • Hubback,
sumbimthit,tettckheetts,urvGelaydorsto,a Gladstone: The Sub-committee dof works
the Queen's ,Dock, including filling f 27 deepening an
the west slip, at an
and recommended
that
tmtahtee costestimated
rworks
obfefrpor%egeld6ed w
th.—The
Chairman,
spome
of the timber merchants did not ap rove ofthefilslianidg
the west slip. Mr. Halhead had ,complained to him filling up
of'
would he a great disadvantage to the timber trade generally,
as vessels came there to load deals and timber.—Mr. South
said there were only a few small vessels ; and there was no
comparison between the convenience of the general trade and
that of the timber trade there.—Mr. Holme said when the
Queen's Dock was widened and deepened it would become a
favourite dock, like-the Prince's Dock.—Mr. Rankin said it
was desirable it should be kept open for the timber trade until
it was required for other purposes.—Mr. Holme said when it
was going to be done now, it was a pity not to complete it.—
Mr. Shand said there was a slip on the other side of the dock,
and it was filled up some time ago.—The Chairman said no
injury would arise from deferring the recommendation relative
to the slip for six months. The subject could'be brought for-
ward again at the end of that time.—Mr. Lockettasked, would
it be six months before the Queen's Dock was finished?—Mr.
Hartley : Yes, more than that—Mr. Lockett said great incon-
venience was now felt by the timber trade. The Brunswick
Pock was not capable of affording them sufficient aeeommoda-
ction.—Mr. Holme said there was a number of empty vessels in
the dock; why were they not sent to Birkenhead?—The
Chairman : . Will you take the risk of removing them? —Mr.
Lockett said there were now no less than 30 vessels, timber
laden, lying in the river, and the owners of those empty vessels
would not remove them from the dock unless they were allowed
special privileges. If they took an empty ship out they wanted
to put another one in, whether in turn or otherwise. The
recommendation was confirmed, with the exception of that
part relating to the filling up of the slip on the west side of
the doek.—The sub-committee also produced a plan for fencing
the land to the east of Huskisson Dock for storing timber,
and for executing the No. 2 dock, which they recommended
should be proceeded with.—Mr. Mann said they ought now
to consider whether the timber trade could not be better ac-
commodated at Birkenhead than at this side of the water.—
Mr. Smith said at the present moment there was a determi-
nation on the part of the timber trade not to remove from the
Brunswick Dock ; and this year, in every ship that was char-
tered, there was a clause that she should discharge in the
Brunswick Dock. Some vessels were in the river ten days
already, and would not get in these springs, so that from the
time of arrival to the time of getting into dock, a month
would elapse.—Mr. Holme: That will cure itself.—Mr. Mondell
stated that there was accommodation the previous day for six
large ships in the Huskisson Dock.—Mr. Smith said it was not
to be expected that gentlemen would place their timber there
when it was known that upwards of £4OOO worth of timber
had been stolen from there.—The Chairman said what the
timber merchants objected to was a divided trade. They had
no objection to the north, but they objected to the trade
being divided.—Mr. Gladstone said that they could not think
of sending the whole of the timber trade to Birkenhead. It
was a branch of the whole tree. After some further con-
versation the recommendation was confirmed.—The Harbour
Masters' Sub-committee reported with reference to the letter
of the Mayor, chairman of the Reformatory Committee, that
after consulting with Captain Hookey they were of opinion
the Akbar could be moored in :the Great Float, beyond the
Canada works, without causing inconvenience, proper moor-
ings being provided by the Reformatory Committee ; but
should it be necessary to remove her, the Reformatory Com-
mittee to undertake to do so at their own expensg, This ter-
minated the general business,

AT the licensing session, on Wednesday, the magistrates
refused to renew the license for Harwood's Black Bess Tavern,
Williamson-square, where a "Judge and Jury Society" has
lately been located. They also refused to renew the license
to Warneck's German emigrant lodging-house, Marybone.

SUDDEN DEATH.—On Friday, an adjourned inquest on the
body of Mrs. Gerard, of Wood-street, terminated before the
coroner. Dr. Kemp and Mr. Johnstone made an examination
of the body, and found that death had resulted from disease
of the heart. The jury returned a verdict in accordance.
THE AFRICAN COMPANY.—As one of the results of the
Limited Liability Act, a joint-stock company is in course
of formation in this town, to be called the African Company.
The object of the company is to carry on a barter trade for
British manufactures with the natives of Africa, for the
various productions of their country.

Two STEAMERS, building at Mr. Laird's yard, in Liverpool,
for the French Compagnie des Messageries Imperiales, will be
launched this week. They are of 1300 tons register, and 220
horse-power; built with very fine lines, to obtain high speed,
with comparatively small power. ' They are intended to run
between Marseilles, Constantinople, and the Crimea.

CONSCIENCE MONEY.—On Friday week, the Mayor, J. A.
Tobin, Esq., received an anonymous letter, bearing the Bristol
post-mark, and directing the especial attention of his worship
to a box that next day would be delivered at the Town Hall.
On Saturday the box arrived, and was found to contain,
wrapped up in old linen, one hundred sovereigns.

A FIRE was discovered, on Wednesday night, on board the
ship Champion, in George's Dock. The attention of the police
was at once called to the accident, and Major Greig and Mr.
Hewitt were promptly on board. The fire, however, had been
partially extinguished by the efforts of the shipkeeper and one
or two of the dock police, and the engines were not required.
ACCIDENT TO THE STEAMER ONDINE.-011 Wednesday
night this fine screw steamer, while on her passage from
London to Dublin, sighted a vessel in distress on the Wick-
low banks, when she steamed towards her for the purpose of
towing her off. On nearing the vessel she ran into her, and
sustained such injury that the captain found it necessary to
put back for the purpose of getting the damage repaired.
Mn. Oeiven's Arreins.—Mr. Oliver was adjudicated a
bankrupt, by Mr. Commissioner Stevenson, on Tuesday. Mr.
Evans appeared for the petitioning creditor, who is said to be
one of the parties concerned in the actions brought against
Mr. Oliver, at the recent assizes, in connection with certain
acceptances. The adjudication is to be disputed, but no day
has yet been fixed for the argument,
HEALTH OP THE TOWN.—At a meeting of the health
committee, on Tuesday, the medical officer reported that the
mortality continues much beloW the average. 200 deaths
were registered in the week ending Saturday, the 25th of
August; zymctic diseases caused 62 deaths, of these 40 were
from diarrima (15 fewer than the average), 4 from fever, 8 from
scarlatina, b from measles, 4 from hooping cough, 1 from
erysipelas ; diseases of the lungs, 45 deaths, 22 being from
consumption ; debility and natural decay, 25 deaths ; convul-
sions 15, apoplexy 1, paralysis, 1, delirium tremens 3, diseases
of the heatt 4, dropsy 1.
THE 'CHEMISTS' ASSOCIATION,—The annual meeting of
this society was held in the Royal Institution, on Thursday--
E. Evans, Esq., in the chair. The secretary read the report
of the 'council and the treasurer's financial statement for the
past year, which were unanimously adopted :—The President's
Annual Laboratory prize was presented to Mr. William
Henry Samuel ; and nr. Rawle's prize for the best essay on
hydrocyanic acid to Mr. Robert Gibson West. Thanks were
voted to the late secretary, Mr. Thomas 11. Walker for his
services during the past year ; and after a few of -the 'by-laws
had been discussed, their further consideration was adjourned
to Thursday, 13th September.
'Slue LAUNCH.--On 'Wednesday last, was launched from
the yard of Messrs. .Clarke, /Etna-street, a vessel of beautiful
model and large carrying capacities, which is expected to mea-
sure about 460 tons. This-vessel was laid on the stocks for
'Joseph Brooks Yates, 'Esq.; the well-known Jamaica merchant
of this town ; but, as that gentleman has retired from busi-
ness in favour of Messrs. Roberts and Griffith, -she will be
owned by the latter firm, in conjunction with a friend or twc
who wish to hold Shares-in her. She was called the Georgians,
in honour of the lady of one of the intended owners, and the
ceremony of naming was performed by that lady, under the
direction of Mr. Yates. 'The launch was a splendid one, and
afforded great delight to ail who witnessed it.
NASMYTH'S WROUGHT IRON ORDNANCE.—The Press says,
with reference to the monster guns which are being made at
Manchester, that, as-time flies, so does their-confidence is the
production of "big guns." It alludes to the bursting of the
wrought iron gun made on the banks.of the Mersey, and put
on board the United States frig rate Princeton, by which- seve-
ral people were killed, and the: failure of-the Lancaster gun,
which burst with the first rep liar service -charge, with a view
to establishing the uncertaint r of making sound work of such
masses of iron. The Press prophesies that the nine or ten
months of procrastination and: delay whichlave taken place,
will result in failure.

"THE LIVERPOOL LINE." —The Salem, of the Liverpool
Line of Australian Packets, : wrived at Bombay on the...23rd
July. She was off Port Phil lip Heads on- the 6th June, and
consequently made the run t 3 Bombay in 46 days. The Salem
sailed from this port on the 19th February, and has thus
maintained the reputation of the line, having arrived oat, dis-
charged cargo, and landed pa ssengers all safe ; cleared again,
and reached her Indian port, in a space of time not longer than
the Frederick, which made t be two voyages to Australia, and
thence to India, in 123 day Is, under canvas. There are no
passages equal to those on re cord.
BOILERMAKERS' AND IRON SHIP BUILDERS' SOCIETY.—
The twenty-first annual me eting of the Liverpool branch of
the head-quarters, whith are held at Manchester, was held on
Monday, at the Edge-hill Coffee-house. About' 240 mem-
bers and about 120 females stt down to ,dinner. In the even-
ing a ball took place, and the dancing was kept up until a late
hour. It appears that on t 30th June last the united so-
ciety,. which is made np of 66 branch societies, numbered
3,4oo,members. It had then al )glance in hand of £6,22046.20.,
although during the past three years £11;510 11s. lOid. had
been expended in the •burial of deceased members, in allowances
to sick members, and in the sl aperannnation of others.
• LANCASHIRE AND Youxslamn RAILWAY.—The report- of
the directors states that the rovenue account for the half-year,
ending June 30, shows that £ 180,918 had been received, and
£467,071 at the corresponding period of 1854, showing an in-
crease of £13,847. The expenses for the past half-year
amounted to £195;557, and for the corresponding period of
last year £201,091, showing a decrease of £5,534, which, added
to the gross traffic, makes an increase in the net revenue of
£19,381. The balance of revenue applicable-to the payment
of interest and divided and other fixed charges is £318,677.
It is recommended that a dividend at the rate of 4 per cent.
per annum, less income-tax, be declared, leaving.a surplus of
£14,000.
EXPORTS.—The Landan Gazette contains -an order in
council, announcing, with reference to the prohibition of the
exportation of certain articles north of Dunkirk and east of
Malta, that the prohibition to export such articles east of
Malta shall cease, with the. exception of gunpowder, saltpetre,
brimstone, nitrate of soda, sulphate of potash, muriate of
potash, arms, and ammunition, including lead. The Gazelle
also contains an order in council, prohibiting the exportation
of certain descriptions of iron north of Dunkirk, but per-
mitting their exportation to any other part upon taking a
bond front the exporters that the articles shall be landed at
the port of destination. The Gazelle also contains a Board
of Trade notification, reporting the intended imposition of
three-quarters of a real per ten upon all vessels entering or
leaving the River Plate.
ROYAL NORTH LANCASHIRE AGiIICULTIIRAL SOCIETY.—
Wednesday was the first day of-the annual gathering of the
members and their friends, which, for this year, was appointed
to take place at Lancaster. The proceedings were limited to
the trials of field implements on a farm about a mile and .a
half from Lancaster, on the old Ashton-road. The society
awarded £lO for the best reaping and mowing machines. Two
entries were made, but only one machine was brought—one of
Crosekill's patents—the property. of W. A. F. Saunders, Esq.,
Wennington-hall, Lancaster. The manner in which this in-
strument, drawn by a pair of horses, with a man as driyer and
another as raker, accomplished its work. gratified a numerous
body of spectators, including many farmers and amateurs.
The premiums, offered by the society for the best ploughing
machines brought into an adjoining field-seven swing ploughs
and four -wheel ploughs. The show of implements was very
interesting as well as extensive. The show of live beeves,
pigs, poultry, &c., was great. The dinner -took place in the
Assembly-rooms, Mr. Gregson, M.P., in the chair.
MANCHEfirEE AND LIVERPOOL A4RIOITLTITRIL SOCIETY.
—The special general meeting of the committee and members
of this society (preparatory to the annual meeting on Thurs-
day next) was held on Wednesday morning, in-the Town-hall,
St. Helens, for the purpose of receiving the reports of the in-
spectors on the claims for the rewards in Class I.—hest culti-
vated farms, draining, &c.; and Class 3—rewards to farm
servants and labourers. There was a large attendance of the
members of the committee from the various towns comprised
within the sphere of the society's operations. The chair was
taken by Mr. William Mercer. The secretary, Mr. T. B.
Ryder, conducted the ollicial business of the meeting. A dis-
eussion took place with regard to the conduct of Mr. Atherton,
of Speke. Mr. Atherton last year took two prizes, one for
drainage, the other for the:best cut hedges, and the question
was raised as to his right to the ISlfizes, on the ground that he
had given an inaccurate account of the number of lineal yards
drained, and the number of-tiles employed in the work. He
had withdrawn his claim to the prizes, and stated that he had
made a mistake. It was, after g good deal of conversation,
resolved that Mr. Atherton should not be allowed to compete
for any of the society's prizes for a period of three years. The
following were declared the successful competitors for the best
cultivated farms;—Mr. Richard Watt, (per Mr. M'Farlane,)
Speke, near Liverpool; Mrs. Sarah Jenkinson, Speke, near
Liverpool ; Thomas Langshaw, Speke, near Liverpool ; James
Rose, Halewood, near Warrington ; Richard Richardson,
Halewood, near Prescott ; John Ellis, Halebank, near War-
rington ; Mary Robinson, Lea-green-hall, Church Minshull,
Cheshire ; and Thomas W. Swinton, Marston, near North-
wich. The society's exhibition takes place on Thursday next,
at St. Helens.

THE GAS INQUIRY.—The select committee met again on
Wednesday. The only witness examined was Mr. Newlands,
the borough engineer, who was requested to inform the com-
mittee with respect to the effect of the repeated openings for
gas pipes upon the stability of the streets. Mr. Newlands
represented this effect as considerable, and stated that it was
sometimes found necessary to pave the streets which were so
broken up three times over before they could be got into proper
order, so completely was the bottom broken The Gas Com-
pany never made any difficulty in acceding to anything that
he thought necessary for putting the streets into the best
workable condition, after they bad been broken up for the
pipes. In fact, they left it to himself. Still, the fact remained
that the streets were very seriously affected, notwithstanding
those repairs In 1848, he recommended what he thought was
the only effectual remedy--the laying of the gas and water
pipes, in trenches, on either side of the street, having a sewer
at the bottom of each trench, instead of breaking up the
carriage road as at present. He estimated the additional cost
which would be thus entailed, upon a fair debtor and creditor
account, as compared with the existing system, at no more than
£1 per lineal yard. In answer to Mr. Sheil, Mr. Newlands
expressed his opinion that, except in the case of extensions into
new districts, or repairs rendered necessary by some sudden
and unforeseen occurrence, the Gas Company might very well
give him a year's notice of the alterations which they proposed
to make in the existing pipeage, and of the cases in which
they intended to lay new pipes. Some further conversation
then took place, from which it appeared that Mr. Newlands
contemplated using the tunnels or trenches which he proposed,
as channels for the wires of the electric telegraph, as well as
for the gas and water pipes; but that he did not recommend
any immediate or extensive adoption of his plan, but only in
prospective application, and its gradual, substitution for that
now in use, from time to time, as opportunity might offer. The
committee adjourned without naming any day.

Ma. R. A. ASPINALL has been appointed a magistrate of
the countfof Lancaster.
TnomAs Amos, Esq., formerly governor of Kirkdale Gaol,
died last week in London. He had a pension of nearly £3OO
per annum for his services to the county.
SACRED HARMONIC SOCIETY.—We beg to remind our
readers that the rehearsal of Mr. Hackett's Oratorio will take
place this evening, at Clayton Hall.
THE Royal Mail steamer Africa sailed hence on Saturday,
for Halifax and Boston, with 180 passengers, among whom
were the Earl of Sheffield and Sir Allan M'lsTab, Speaker of
the Canadian House of Assembly.
SENIOR ENSIGN W. P. HESICETII, of the 42nd Regiment,
son of the Rev. Mr. Hesketh , of St. Michael's Church, Aig-
burth, was slightly woundedin the arm by a shell, on the 16th
August, whilst doing duty in the trenches. A sergeant who
was standing by was killed.
THE CONTROLLER•GENERALSHIP OF CUSTOMS is vacant,
owing to the superannuation of Mr. Pemberton. It is expected
that the Assistant Controller-General, Mr. Arnaud, brother of
the late Collector of Customs, Liverpool, will succeed to this
office.
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PRINCE MENSCHIKOPP'S CARRIAGE.—The ease of assault
in connection with the attempt to carry off this vehicle came
before the Police-court on Tuesday. The bench, decided on
inflicting a penalty of £5 and costs on Rafferty, for assault, or
imprisonment for two months.
DEATH BY BURNING.—On Sunday morning, a woman
named Mary McGrath, residing in a court off Key-street,
having, whilst in a state of intoxication, as is believed, gone
too near the fire, ignited her clothes, and these, before the
flames could be extinguished, so -severely scorched her, that
she died shortly afterwards.
MODEL OF SEBASTOPOL—From an advertisement it will
be seen, that Hough's elaborate and beautiful model of Se-
bastopol will remain on view at the Queen's Hall, Bold-street,
for two weeks longer. In this interesting model are clearly
defined not only the fortifications of the city and harbour, but
likewise the battle-fields of Balaklava and Inkerman, and also
the recent scene of the victory of the Tchernaya.
NOVEL DONKEY RrnE.—On Thursday morning the deni-
zens of some of our principal streets were startled by an
apparition which " hurried past with frightful haste " for a few
yards, and anon slackened speed, and glided gently by. The
irregularity of the pace pursued was not more strange than
the incongruous appearance of the rider and his steed. Seated
on a veritable jackass, caparisoned in scarlet houeings, mounted
with gold fringes, and a saddle and bridle of true Arabian
make, sat a portly figure, apparelled in the blue cloth and gilt
buttons which denote a naval man in authority ; who, over a
flowing beard and other hirsute appendages, breathed awful
defiance at the troops of vulgar little boys who followed cheer-
ing in his rear, and occasionally, by their frantic gestures of
delight, goaded the bewildered steed into a short gallop. The
gallant captain, it appeared, started on his "cruise" from a
livery stables in the neighbourhood of Church-street, at full
gallop, when, in turning a corner, he sustained a fall. Once
more mounted, he became mare prudent, and—except when
urged into an involuntary gallop—he went meanderinggently
through Dale-street, Castle-street; Bold-street, See., his journey
finally-ending at a "mossy dell" in the neighbourhood of
Cabbage-hall, after a " progress" which had been • quite an
"ovation " from the vociferous plaudits of the gamins of the
streets of Liverpool. The gentleman who thus " ran the
gauntlet" of the public gaze is the commander of a large
Mediterranean screw steamer, his Rosinante was.a real Egyp-
tian donkey, which he had just brought home from Alexandria,
and the origin of the whole affair was a good-humoured wager
with the owner of the vessel, which he won in triumphant
style. We may add that the donkey is of the rarest breed of
the country from which it comes, arid is a decided curiosity
here. Though these animals are very diminutive, their shape
is perfect, and they will carry a-stout man at the rate of eight
-or nine miles an hour for a great distance.
EMIGRATION FROM LIVERPOOL—Twenty-eight emigrant
ships have left the Mersey during the past month for all foreign
ports, under government inspection, having on board 8,908 pas-
sengers, of whom 166 occupied cabin, and the remainder steerage
berths. Of the latter, 2,412 were English, 320 Scotch,
4,875 Irish, and 1,301. natives of other countries, chiefly Ger-
mans. These were again sub-divided as follows :—To Aus-
tralia : Six ships and 1,199 passengers, -of whom sixty-two
were cabin, 650 English, 133 Scotch, -408 Irish, and 46
foreigners. To the United States : 20 ships and 7,174 pas-
sengers, including 95 cabin, 1,405 English, -164. Scotch, 4,428
Irish, and 992 foreigners. To New Brunswick : 1 ship and
167 passengers, of whom 8-were cabin, 32 English, 1 Scotch,
35 Irish, and 91 foreigners. To Canada : 1 ship and '534
passengers, including 1 cabin, 235 English, 229 Scotch, .104
Irish, and 172 foreigners. On Saturday, the Albatross,
belonging to 'the " Eagle" line of packets, sailed from -this
port for Melbourne, with a large complement of passengers
and a full cargo. During this week several first-class vessels
will take their departure from the Mersey for Australian
ports, amongst which•will be the oelebrated dipper Lightning,
Captain Enright, of the " Black Ball " line, which will sail
to-morrow for Melbourne, with the Australian mails -and a
full number -of passengers and cargo. The Indian -Queen,
1 Captain Jobscm, will sail about the fame time for the same port
as an extra ship of' the " Black Ball" line. The "Liverpool "
line of packet-ship tlipsey Bride, Captain Montgomery, will
also take hereleparture for Melbourne during the week. She
has -a large number -of passengers on board, and :all her
available space for cargo has been engaged.
L.ersecre—The new -screw-steamer Barcelona, belonging to
the " Linea de Vapores Correos Espanoles Transatlanticus,"
and intended for their Spanish mail line between this port
and Havana, calling at Vigo. and Porto Rico, was launched
from Mr. John Laird's building-yard, Birkenhead, on Satur-
day. The ceremony of naming was performed by Miss Little-
dale, in the presence of a numerous company of ladies and
gentlemen, which the fineness of the weather and the ecliit of
the occasion had drawn to the banks of the Great Float. The
following are the dimensions of the Barcelona : 260 feet long,
36 feet 6 inches beam, 26 feet deep, 1,650 tons old measure-
ment, or 1.600 =tons new measurement, with engines of 300
horse power, by Messrs. Fawcett and Preston. She has an
entire spar deck from end to end, and a deck-house dining-
room aft, similar to those in the Cunard steamers, with a top-
gallant forecastle for the men. She will be barque-rigged,
'with considerable spread of canvas, so as to avail fully of wind
and steam ; has accommodation for first, second, and third
class passengers, and will carry twenty days' coal, and a thou-
sand tons of measurement. goods. Among the company were
the Right Rev. the Lord Bishop of Chester ; Mr. Harold
Littledale and family; Mr. Thomas Bold; Mr. W. Mann,
chairman of the Shipowners Association, and family; M. De
Vega, the Spanish consul at this port; Captain Carricati, and
the officers of the Vigo, in -their uniforms, &c. After the
launch, the friends of Mr. laird went on board the new
Woodside Ferry steamer, which had been gaily decorated for
-the occasion, and drank success to the new- ship Barcelona.
AN HONEST FELLOW INDIPFICULTIES.—Richard Price, a
huge river boatman, was brought up at the Police-court, before
Mr. Benn and Mr. Harvey, on Friday, charged with creating
..a disturbance. Mr. John Crosthwaite, one of the borough
magistrates, said that he was coming along Dale-street, about
one o'clock that day,. when he saw a large crowd in North
John-street. On going up he saw the prisoner " knocking
the people about right and left, like so many nine-pins."
(Laughter.) He (Mr. C.) could not ascertain what the row
was about, as it seemed to spring up in a moment. He saw
Police-officer 16 coming up the street, and gave the prisoner
into custody. Price, with many good-humoured gestures,
said that he had been employed for the last three weeks in
helping to raise the sunken ship Retriever, and was going
along with others to the office of Messrs. Leech, Harrison,
and Forward to receive his wages. He was time-keeper, and
one of the men wanted him to charge for a gang of eight men,
when only six had been employed. He (Price) said "he
would notsee the company robbed in that way." The other
man struck him, "and," said Price, "he struck me twice be-
fore I reversed." (Laughter.) The Bench : " But still you
,struck others as well as him ?" Price : " Oh, no ! I was only
pushing them-on one side." (Laughter.) The Bench : " You
were rather rough about it, though." (Laughter.) Price :
-" T' other man mas charging for two men nor were at work,
because he was drunk, do you see ; and was it loikely I was
going to stan' that ? (Laughter.) Would oi cum to you and
ax for money for work as was never done ? It's not loikely !"
(Laughter.) The wife of one of the prisoner's fellow-workmen
confirmed his statement. The Bench (to Price) : " You had
no right to cause adisturbance in the street." Price : " That's
a noiee thing ! Would you stan' in the street to be struck ?"
(Laughter.) The Bench " You should quarrel in other
places, and not in public. You are to blame for dealing out
your rough blows to everybody about you in the street."
Price : "Oh ! then oi must be knocked doun quietly, must
oi ?" (Roars of laughter.) The Bench : " Well, go away; you
are dismissed." Superintendent Clough : " That is a very
well dis man, though he appears before you in a bad
posed
light. He has often rescued police-officers when they have
been knocked down, and surrounded by a dozen or more rough
fellows, at the risk of being knocked down and ill-used him-
self." Mr. Crosthwaite; "It would take a strong man to
knock him down, from what I saw." (Laughter.)

LIVERPOOL Towa COUNCIL.—The following is a programme
of the chief subjects for consideration at the monthly meeting
of the Council to-morrow :—The proceedings, resolutions, and
reports of the finance committee, comprising, recommendation
to increase the salary of Mr. Linton Hughes, from £4OO to
£450 per annum, the consideration of which was postponed at
the last monthly Council, pursuant to the standing orders ;
recommendation to expend a sum not exceeding £7,000 in per-
manent buildings on land leased to Mr. John Laird, at Birken-
head, in lieu of the construction of sheds, as provided in the
existing agreement between Mr. Laird and the Corporation ;
recommendation to purchase from the trustees and executors,
under will of the late Mr. John Woolright, a piece of land at
the corner of Rodney-street and Hardman-street, at the price
of 28s. per square yard.—The proceedings, resolutions, and
reports of the watch, lighting, fire-police, and fire-prevention
committees,comprising,recom mendation to enter into fresh con-
tract with Mr. Parkinson, for increased van accommodation, re-
quired for the new bridewells.—The proceedings, resolutions,
and directions of the Dock, the Courts of Law, St. George's
Hall, and Markets Committee.—The proceedings, resolutions,
and reports of the Education Committee, comprising recom-
mendation to appoint Jane Elliott first mistress of the North
School, at the salary of £5O per annum, and Sarah Rigby se-
cond mistress, at the salary of £3O per annum, being the same
salaries as those paid to their
_respective predecessors.—The
proceedings, resolutions, and reports of the Gaol and House of
Correction Committee, comprising recommendation to accept
the tenders of Mr. Herbert Salt for bread and oatmeal ; Messrs.
Etches, Wilson, and Hall for butcher's meat ; and Messrs.
Adamson and Tapley for woollen materials.—The proceedings,
resolutions, and reports of the Town-hall establishment.—
Health and Gardens Committees.—The proceedings, resolu-
tions, and reports of the Church Expenditure Committee,
comprising recommendation to accept the tender of Messrs.
James Knight and Son for work required to be done at St.
Martin's Church.—The proceedings, resolutions, and reports of
the Observatory and Water Committees, comprising report of
engineer as to constructing additional works for obtaining
a further supply of water at Green-lane, and recommendation
of the committee thereon.—The proceedings, resolutions, and
reports of the library and museum committee. The
hackney carriage and licensing committee, and of the
baths committee. References to a committee or com-
mittees of the whole, or part or parts of the Liverpool
Improvement Act, 1855, containing powers for the purchase
and appropriation of land adjoining Shaw's-brow, as a site for
the Free Public Library and Museum and powers to make
bye-laws for regulating landing-stages, &c., regulating and
licensing boatmen, mooring vessels within the river, and with
reference to the duties of water bailiff.—The coroner's account,
amounting to £4l ls. 101—The Mayor's communications,com-
prising : I.—Letter from the Countess of Sefton, conveying
the thanks of herself and family, for the sympathy expressed
by the Council on the death of the late Earl of Sefton. 2.
Letter from the War Deparbit,cpt, enclosing extract of a letter
from Dr. Sutherland, bearing testimogy to the zeal, discretion,
and success of the Liverpool Inspectors employed under the
Sanitary Commission in the Crimea.

THE LIVERPOOL COUNTY COURT.—There is a recess in the
bushieis of this court at present. The next series of sittings
will commence on the 24th inst.
- - -

ST. MARY'S, KIRKDILE.—Gregory M. Wortabet, Esq., a
native of Syria, has kindly promised to lecture on the Holy-
Land, in Kirkdale School-room, on Friday evening next, at
half-past seven o'clock, in aid of the Church repair fund.
—This BANKRUPTCYbanupt
RAILWAY AccrnEwr.—At the Accrington station of the ,
East Lancashire Railway, on Thursday, several carriages of an
excursion train from the Bury station, containing 900 passen-
gers, were drawn off the line, but no serious injury resulted.
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James-street,
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this town, came up yesterday before Commissioner Perry, on
his adjourned last examination, supported by Mr. Evans, and
ClaOteußaTiailYlOrnaßnEdDdirairpe.—rß,
opposed by Mr. Banner, on behalf of the assignees. The
balance-sheet was still a little incorrect, but it was allowed to
be amended in court, and the bankrupt then passed, a con-
venient day being appointed for the certificate meeting.
A GERMAN, passing by the name of Maria Brown, was
brought before the magistrates at Manchester, on Monday.
on suspicion of committing omnibus robberies. There was
no special case against him, but the police had been in search
of him, by description, for picking pockets in omnibuses,
nearly two months. He wore a white straw bonnet, trimmed
with white sarsnet ribbon outside, and having a false cap
with artificial flowers inside. The dress was of brown stuff,
with black silk mantle. The boots were of cloth, and he car-
ried a parasol. His hair is black, and of great length, and
dressed according to the latest fashion. The breasts being
well padded, and the beard and whiskers well kept down by
pumicestone and prepared chalk (which were found in Maria
Brown's dressing-case), the make-up was good, and ninety-nine
persons out of a hundred might be excused suspecting the sex.
He was remanded, the magistrate directing that a proper suit
of clothes should be provided.

ADJOURNED ANNUAL SESSION AT PRESTON--This is fixed
for Thursday the 13th instant, at half-past 11 o'clock. There
is a good deal of business on 'the paper, including the election
of a chairman for the year; the receipt of the reports of com-
mittees and the appointments of committees, of visiting justices
of the several prisons, and of surveyor of county bridges in
West Derby hundred. Then there is the proposal for hiring
the Birchfield Barraclrs, at Liverpool, as a barrack for the
clepOt of the Lancashire militia artillery ; the question of a
'storehouse for the 6th Royal Lancashire Militia ; and a similar
question as to the 7th regiment of the same militia. Amongst
the notices of motion is one to buy a plot of land of 3,450 square
yards, adjoining premises occupied by the 3rd Royal Lanca-
shire Militia, an additional ground for that regiment, on terms
set forth. Another notice of motion is for a standing com-
mittee to consider every application for a militia storehouse,
&c. There are three recommendations to superannuation
allowance of two sergeants and a police constable. Another
motion is that £5OO already ordered to be borrowed, to provide
a police station and strong rooms at Lytham, be advanced out
of the police superannuation fund, at 5 per cent per annum.
Another motion is to approve a mortgage for £1,400 advanced
out of the same fund on the security of the future police rates
of Bury division, at 5 per cent, to be repaid in 14 years, for the
purchase of sites for a police station and strong rooms for
prisoners at Ramsbottcon and Radcliffe.

THE OCEAN CHIEF made the passage from Liverpool to
Hobart Town in 72 days—the quickest passage ever made.
On her arrival the passengers presented a flattering testimo-
nial to Captain Tobin, in which they say March 24th,
1855.—Honoured Sir,—The passengers of the good ship Ocean
Chief take this opportunity of congratulating you upon this
most successful and unprecedentedly quick voyage from Old
England to Hobart Town, Tasmania. They have particularly
to-thank you for the great kindness and consideration with
which you have treated every passenger in the ship, the
lively interest you have taken in their welfare, being ever
ready to remedy the smallest inconvenience, and to provide
for their comfort. They feel satisfied that such a commander
'must add to the wide-spread fame of the " Black Ball" Line.
'They have to thank Dr. Sergeant for the manner in which he
has discharged his arduous duties. * * * They feel it
is only due toyour chief officer, Mr. Hunter, to say that they
have to thank him tar his kind and courteous conduct to all
on board. * * They beg to assure you that they will ever
remember the good ship and the able and respected captain
with whom they left their native land. When they consider
the immense power for good or evil—comfort or discomfort of
the passengers—possessed by the captain of an emigrant ship,
they are filled with gratitude to you, seeing that your kind
disposition has prompted you to adopt for them the better
course. They have-to thank you for the regularity with which
they have had an opportunity of attending divine worship.
That the blessing of God may attend you ; that fortune may
smile upon you ; that success may attend you in all your
undertakings ' • that you and your amiable wife may be long
spared to each other ; and that at last, when the voyage of
life' is over, you may anchor sagely in heaven—in bidding
you farewell—is the sincere wish of your humble servants."
Captain Tobin kept a log in the way suggested by Lieut.
Maury, and the result is full of interest.

SALE AT Ma. WILLIAM JOSEPH HORSPALL'S HOUSE
PRINCE'S PARK.—Oar readers will, we are sure, be grieved
to hear that owing to bad health, the able member for South
Toxteth Ward in the Common ouncil, W. J. Horsfall, Esq.,
is compelled to seek the sunny clime of Prance, where, we
trust, he will regain his health, and in a short time be able to
return. In consequence of this remove, Mr. Horsfall has had
to relinquish his elegant residence, and allow his costly
furniture and splendid works of art to be disposed of by the
auctioneer's hammer. Mr. Branch has been entrusted with
this important office, and the manner in which he has fulfilled
it must not only give pleasure to Mr. Horsfall, but to all who
have come in contact with him. The sale, which had
anxiously been looked forward to, commenced on Wednesday
morning. There was a very large attendance, and everybody
expressed surprise at and delight with the interior and costly
fittings of Cavendish-house. Mr. Branch, in getting into the
desk, as preliminary to the proceedings, distinctly stated that
all the lots would be sold without reserve. This declaration
gave great satisfaction, the bidding commenced, and the busi-
ness of the day was concluded in a manner pleasing to every
one. On Thursday the sale included the works of art, and
although not numerous, we have never seen a better collection
—which not only proves that Mr. Horsfall is a man of wealth,
but what is far more rare and valuable, a gentleman of the most
refined taste. On Thursday a moat fashionable company as-
sembled, and amongst them we noticed many connoisseurs; the
proceedings opened, and in a short time the beautiful pro-
ductions of the artist, which must have cost many years and
great care to collect, had once again changed owners. A pair
of bronze figures brought 16 guineas ; a beautiful circular
Sevres china tazza, brought 81 guineas; a silvered tea caddy,
8 guineas ; an inkstand, in ormolu, and silvered, enriched with
a finely-executed group, a cottage with child and dog, 8
guineas ; a beautifully executed minimture of Marie Antoinette
sold for 21 guineas ; two circular gothic vases brought 17
guineas ; a twelve-light chandelier, richly gilt and highly-
chased throughout, brought 46 guineas ; a highly-finished
pedestal clock in form of a cathedral tower, sold for 22 guineas ;
a fine group in bronze, by P. J. Mene, representing an en-
counter between stags, went for 14 guineas • two figures,
bronze, 11 guineas. The paintings brought good prices. A
masterpiece, by David Roberts, The Pyramid of Geezeh,"
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-85 and 90 guineas. Yesterday the superb contents of the
with spirited competition. The sideboard brought 100 guineas:
each ; two centre tables, 72 guineas and 47 guineas ; two buhl
cabinets, 97 guineas ; a papier mache table 20 guineas, and
flower table £l6 Bs. ; the satinwood bedsteads and hangings,
70 guineas ; the wardrobe, and toilet tables to match them,
about 165 guineas, which, with the articles in the vestibule,
concluded this interesting sale.