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The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1855-12-11

RATES OF PASSAGE FRONT LIVERPOOL.

Cabin , i n Twc,berth State-rooms, Twenty-one Guineas each
fl Three-berth Seventeen „ [berth.
Forward Fifteen
Includhig Provisions and Steward's Fee.

All having the4ame privileges, end messing together.
A limited number of Passengers will be taken at Nine Guineas,
inducting as much Provisions as required; and these Passengers
are hereby informed that, in order to satisfy the requirements of
the Government Officers, the date filled into their contract tickets
will be in every case the eath of the day preceding the fixed day of
sailing.
Thcse Steamers carry "Phillips's Patent FIRE Annihilators."
An experienced Surgeon is attached to each Steamer.

Dogs charged each.
Freight per Ton ; and Unmanufactured Ovods-, &c. will be
taken subject to agreement, payable here or in Philadelphia, at
$t 80e. per pound sterling.
Apply, in Philadelphia, to S.kstnim Smitit, 17, Walnut-street;
in New York, to SAMUEL SMITH, 7; Broadway ; in Belfast, to
RicHARDSON BROS. and Co.; in Dliblie, to Co RNE-1:11.1S- CA RLE-
ToN ; in London, to ED WA RDS, SAN.FORD, & CO., for passengers,
and PICEFORD & Co., for goods; in Paris, to FRED3RIM )ED--
FERN, 8, Rue de la Paix ; in Havre, to W. DAVIDSOII ; in Man-
chester, to GEORGE STONIER; and in Liverpool, to
WILLIAM INMAN, 1 and'l3,Tovver-brAldings.

N.B.—When the arrangements are completed, and sufficient
Gods offer, one of the above, or other Steam-vessels, will pro-
ceed to Baltimore, calling at Norfolk, Virginia, or other Ports-
on. the Chesapeake, going or returning.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1855-12-11

THE KIRKDALE WORKING MEN'S
READING-ROOM AND NIGHT SCHOOL.
THIS EVENING (Tuesday), the 11th instant' a LECTURE will
be delivered in St. 's
ISAAC SchooIHOLMES-room, by
,the
REV.
Chaplain and Head-master of the Industrial Schools.
Subject: "LIVERPOOL BY GASLIGHT; showing the Advantage
of Early Closing both to the Physics I and Mental Constitution
of the Working-class."
The Chair to be taken by the Rev. T. MAJOR LESTER, 8.A., at
Half-past Seven o'clock.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1855-12-11

ROYAL AMPHITHEATRE.

GRAND ORATOR 10,

On SATURDAY EVENING NEXT, the 15th instant.

THE MESSIAH!

Further particulars will shortly be published.

NOTICE.-MADAME JENNY LIND.

THE PLANS for the GALLERY for the Concerts
on the 4th and 7th of January next will be open at the
PHILHARMONIC-HALL, in Hope-street, Tins DAt (Tuesday),
the 11th instant, between the hours of Nine and Two o'clock,
when tickets and places can be secured.
BY ORDER OF THE COMMITTEE.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1855-12-11

WINTIR FASHIONS.

MANTLES.-HARRISON BROTHERS
are NOW SELLING a large Stock of WINTER
MANTLES, in all the New Designs in Velvet, Cloth,
Reversible Witney, and the Fashionable Waterproof
Tweeds, from 9s. 9d. each.

BONNETS.—H. BROS. have engaged a Young Lady, of
great taste and experience, from London, to Conduct
this Department, and have Now Ready some very
Superior Styles in FANCY STRAW and MILLINERY
BONNETS. -
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1855-12-11

Zarbilesbay.

TO TIMBER MERCHANTS, MACHINE MAKERS, SHIP-
BUILDERS, CABINET-MAKERS, RAILWAY CARRIAGE
and COACH BUILDERS, &c.
TO-MORROW (Wednesday), the 12th instant, at Half-past Eleven
o'clock, on the Quay of the Great Float, Birkenhead,
21 Logs Quebec OAK.
1,298 Logs Dantzic RED TIMBER.
7,000 Dantzic and Memel STAVES, ex sundry vessels.
On account of the Importers.
At Twelve o'clock, in the Honduras Sheds,
330 Logs, measuring 160,000 ft., Honduras MAHOGANY,
being the cargo just landed per Atlantic, from Honduras
Direct.
A Quantity of LOG ENDS.
186 Logs Honduras MAHOGANY, ex Harnburgh.—Apply to
J. CARMICHAEL, ESQ., Merchant.
520 Planks Rio ROSEWOOD, ex sundry vessels.
2,300 Planks Bahia ROSEWOOD, ex sundry vessels.
333 Planks ZEBRA WOOD.
100 Tons Honduras ROSEWOOD.
2 Tons ZIRACOTE WOOL).
4 Tons GRENADILLA WOOD.
300 Logs Circassian WALNUT WOOD.
100 Curls United States WALNUT WOOD.
3 Boxes MAPLE VENEERS.
51 Pieces MACACAUBA WOOD, with other fancy FURNI-
TURE WOODS.
On account of the Importers.
HOLME, SLATER, and CROOK,
Timber Measurers and Brokers.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1855-12-11

ANDERSON AND SONS,
R• beg to call particular attention to their
GENTLEMEN'S SHIRT-COLLAR, AND HOSIERY

DEPARTMENT,

Which is now placed under the management of an
EXPERIENCED SHIRT CUTTER FROM ONE OF THE Fa.

WAREHOUSES IN TOWN.
SHIRTS MADE TO MEASURE-FIT WARRANTED,
GENTLEMEN'S HOSIERY OF EVERY MAKE.

THE FAMILY LINEN, HOSIERY,
AND SHIRT WAREHOUSE,
44, and 46, BOLD-STREET, LIVERPOOL.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1855-12-11

BONNETS ! BONNETS

MR. GEORGE JONES has ready for INSPEC-
TION all the New Styles in SILK, SATIN, VELVET,
CRAPE, STRAW, and FANCY BONNETS, at very Moderate
Prices. 55 and 57, GREAT CHARLOTTE-STREET.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1855-12-11

AUREOLE LAMPS.

The arrivals for the Season have just been received, combining
every variety, from the Plainest to the most Ornamental, and all
at the most moderate prices, namely :
Complete, with the best mechanism and all the latest improve-
ments, with Globe, Chimney, and Cottons,
At 151., 18s. 6d., 255., 2Ss., to .i'2s each.
Every description of
LAMPS, FOR OIL AND CANDLES,

FOR SHIP USE AND DOMESTIC PURPOSES,
A large Stock of

PURE COLZA OIL,
IMPORTED DIRECT FROM THE CONTINENT,
kept entirely for the accommodation of F. L. H.'s customers, as
pure, unadulterated Oil cannot beobtained in the English market.
The Aurkile Lamp having entirely superseded the Solar Lamp in
England, F. L. H. offers his remaining Stock of
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1855-12-11

BONNETS ! BONNETS ! !

MR. GEORGE JONES has reads; for INSPEC-
TION all the New Styles in SILK, SATIN, VELVET,
CRAPE, STRAW, and FANCY BONNETS, at very Moderate
Prices. 55 and 57, GREAT CHARLOTTE-STREET.

A . HAUCK, MANUFACTURING FURRIER,
BOLD-`

• ,-STREET.
A large Stock of best FURS, all well-seasoned Skins, and prices
moderate. Furs Cleaned. Altered and Repaired. Fur Coats,
Boots, Caps, and Gloves, for the Crimea.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1855-12-11

JMOTT and SONS,
• WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS,
21, SOUTH CASTLE.STREET, LIVERPOOL.

SPIRITS.

Per Gallon.
s. d s. d.
.
LONDON GIN, the finest quality 6. 8
DITTO, ditto, ditto, much stronger
DITTO, ditto, ditto, high strength 9 4
DITTO, the finest quality and highest
strength l2 0
RUM, good lO 8 and 12 0
DITTO, very old and choice l6 0
COGNAC BRANDY, the finest quality 2B 0
DITTO, very old pale 3O 0
WHISKY, Irish 108. Bd., 12 0 and 13 4
DITTO, the Dublin 2O 0
DITTO, Scotch, old Islay .
Drrro, the finest Highland
HOLLANDS, Schiedam 24 0
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1855-12-11

TO THE AFFLICTED.
GA L A N I S M,
which is one of the most Effectual Remedies in the cure
of Rheumatism, Sciatica, Stiff Joints, Cold Hands and Feet, Indi-
gestion, Paralysis, and all affections from Nervous Debility.
J. ATKINSON, 33, MANCHESTER-STREET, Manufactures the
moat perfect MEDICAL MACHINE, at a price that will enable
all Sufferers to possess one. The application is so simple that a
child, with once showing, can manage it.
N.13.—A1l kinds of Galvanic Materials sold. Repairs carefully
executed.

WRYALLS' PIANO-FORTE AND MUSIC
• REPOSITORY,
28, HAMILTON-STREET,
(NEAR WOODSIDE FERRY,)
BI RKEN HEAD.
W. R. takes this opportunity of returning thanks to his
numerous customers, and hopes by keeping only a personally
selected Stock of Instruments of the First Class, combined with
the most Moderate Charges, to merit a continuance of the patron-
age so liberally bestowed on him.
Grand, Semi-grand, Cottage, Grand Square, and Square
PIANO-FORTES, from the Manufactories of Broadwood,
lard and Collard, Allison, Hopkinson, and other eminent London
Makers.
SECOND HAND PIANO-FORTES, by Broadwood, Collard
and Collard, etc., at greatlyy. Reduced Prices.
PIANO-FORTES and HARMONIUMS for HIRE, by the
Night, Month, or Year.
Harmoniums, Concertinas, Music Stools, Canterburys,
Harp, Violin, and Guitar Strings of the best kinds.

ANDERSON AND SONS,
R beg to call particular attention to their
GENTLEMEN'S SHIRT-COLLAR, AND HOSIERY

DEPARTMENT,
Which is now placed under the management of an
EXPERIENCED °HIRT CUTTER FROM ONE OF THE PIP

WAREHOUSES IN TOWN.
SHIRTS MADE TO MEASURE-FIT WARRANTED.
GENTLEMEN'S HOSIERY OF EVERY MAKE.

THE FAMILY LINEN, HOSIERY,
AND SHIRT WAREHOUSE,
44, and 46, BOLD-STREET, LIVERPOOL.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1855-12-11

VARIETIES.

SYMPTOKATIC.—When the heart is
out of tune,
the tongue seldom goes right.
THE caprices of fashionable women are as gro•
ss as
poodles fed on milk and muffins.—Sydney
AN idler meeting with a strolling player asked him
" What part in the grand drama of life do you per
form P" " I mind my own business," was the reply.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1855-12-11

THE MISSING £lOO NOTE.

TO THE EDITOR OF THE LIVERPOOL STANDARD.
Sll2,—With respect to the case in the Police-court reported:
in the Liverpool papers of to-day, we beg to state that a
friendly inquiry has since taken place between the parties,
and that several matters which appeared. in the reports have-
been on both sides explained, and satisfactorily cleared up..
It has amongst other things been found that Mr. Dransfield's
statement, that he made the alteration in his book on the day
of the transaction, was correct; and that the-contradiction or
that fact by Mr. Fawkes was a mistake on his part.
The misunderstanding seems to have mainly arisen from
Mr. Kelly's error, in assuming and adhering to the statement,.
that he had received and lost a £lOO note,and in not mention-
ing that he had £2O in excess in his cash. Had this been
mentioned to Mr. Dransfield in the first instance,. it would•
have afforded a clue to the whole matter,. and any mistake
might have been rectified at once.—We are, Sir, your obedient-
servants. JOHN YATES, Jun.,
Solicitor for Mr. James Kelly.
JAMES ROWE;
Solicitor for Mr. Peter Thomson.
Liverpool, December 10, 1855.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1855-12-11

LAMPS AND CHANDELIERS,

FL. ITAUSBURG, 24, CHURCH-STREET.
•
F. L. H., with the view of curtailing some of the Branekes of
his Business, has decided upon disposing of kis Stock of

CHANDELIERS FOR GAS, OIL, &c.,
and begs to inform his Friends and the Public, that the Stock has
not only been completely reassorted, but the whole of the prices
have been very considerably reduced, thereby offering every pos-
sible inducement to give him the preference in selection. Articles
of the best manufacture have been marked at prices so low, that
those of the most inferior description could not be purchased at
the same rate, even by wholesale. F. L. H. would refer to the
following, namely:—
Three-light Gas Chandelier, to slide, without fittings .... 108.
Three-light Ditto, with Globes, Burners, Length- }O2 ss.
ening Rod, Socket, and Ball, fixed complete
Very pretty Chandeliers, for Drawing-rooms, fitted with 13 } S.
Glass Drops
A full and complete Stock of METAL and GLASS CHANDE-
LIERS, LAMPS, for the Hall, Vestibule, &c., BRACKETS, GAS
PILLARS, and STAIRCASE LIGHTS, comprising every novelty
of design and style.
Every description of Gas Fittings made to order, and Lamps,
Chandeliers, &c., Rebronzed and Relacquered, by first•rate work-
men, upon the premises.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1855-12-11

AGRICULTURE.

CULTIVATION OF THE CHINESE YAM. After
stating two cases of cultivation of new• yam (Dios-
corea Batatas), the editor of the Gardeners' Chronicle
says—" The inference we draw from these explicit
relations of two experiments tried by competent
persons is undoubtedly in favour of the climate of
England being good enough for the Chinese yam.
Nor is our opinion at all altered by the knowledge
that many have wholly failed in growing it, a cir-
cumstance sufficiently explained by the badness of the
sets which were planted, or by mistakes as to the way
in which the crop requires to be managed.
IMPROVEMENT IN THE MAKING OF CHEESE.—At
Gloucester Cheese Fair, last week, considerable in-
terest was excited by the exhibition of an " apparatus
for cutting, filtering, and pressing the curd, and for
more readily and effectually separating the whey from
the curd." A contemporary says—" The apparatus,
which promises to be exceedingly useful in the manu-
facture of cheese, is the invention of Mr. Keevil, of
Stroud Farm, Lacock, near Chippenham, Wilts. By
the process hitherto observed, after the milk has stood
to curd for one hour it is broken up with a ' stirring
stick,' which generally badly bruises the curd, and
separates much fat or whey cream from it—a source
of complaint among the cheesefactors, and a continual
and serious loss to the farmers. By the use of this
apparatus these evils are entirely avoided ; the curd
with very trifling labour is cut sufficiently small, by
means of a set of knives, which pass gently through
the curd and cut it so cleanly that no whey, cream, or
fat is separated from it. The cutting of the curd is
thus effected with very little labour, no waste, and in
such a simple manner that the most inexperienced
dairymaid can readily perform the operation. The
labour and waste attendant upon the existing process
of separating the whey from the curd after the latter
has been broken up are also obviated in this apparatus
by the use of a self-acting fitter and tap, through
which the whey is drawn off."
FARMING IN CHESHIRE.—SinCe our last report we
have had six or seven weeks of most propitious
weather for the various operations of the farm.
Wheat sowing is in a very forward state, and the land
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1855-12-11

DIVIDENDS.

Jan. 3, J. Jones. Llanelly, Brecknockshire, coat merchant.—
Dec. 28, H. Cowie, Liverpool, shipowner.
CERTIFICATES.

Dec.'2B, W. Swift, Liverpool, cart owner.—Jan. 11, J. Kenyon,
Blackburn, innkeeper.
SCOTCH SEQUESTRATION.
W. and A. Walker, North Berwick, builders.

Dec. MEETINGS IN BANKRUPTCY. , Hour.
11, John Strong, jun. (audit) District Court, 11
11, J. W. Jeffreys and John Meek (audit) Ditto, 11
11, Robert Burns (Ist) Ditto, 11
11, Sylvester L. Samuel (proof and div.) Ditto, 11
12, J. W. Jeffreys and J. Meek (proof and div ) Ditto, 11
12, John D. Neill (proof and div.)
12, G. Pryde, D. Jones, &J. Gibh (prf & die ) Ditto, • 11
13, Jonathan Higginson and R. Deane (audit) Ditto, 11
13, J. H. Nuttall (audit) Ditto, 11
!3, Henry 'Brounentt (audit) Ditto, 11
13, Edward Keg (audit) Ditto, 11
13, Edwin Latham & Wilfred Latham (audit).. Ditto, 1.1
13, Joseph Feeny (proof and div.)
13, Hugh Brown (proof and div.)
14, James Hunter (audit)
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1855-12-11

TABLE SERVICES, DESSERT SERVICES, TEA AND COFFEE SERVICES,

THE NEWEST IN STYLE, BEST IN QUALITY, AND CHEAPEST IN PRICE,

CAN BE HAD ONLY AT

O'DONNELL'S,

1 2 2,

BOLD-STREET,

CUT GLASS MANUFACTURER.

CRESrED TABLE SERVICES TO ORDER AT MODER.

,TE PRICES.

'S STOCK.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1855-12-11

Earbnesbap.

TO TIMBER MERCHANTS, MACHINE MAKERS, SHIP-
BUILDERS, CABINET-MAKERS, RAILWAY CARRIAGE
and COACH BUILDERS, &c.
TO-MORROW (Wednesday), the 12th instant, at Half-past Eleven
o'clock, on the Quay of the Great Float, Birkenhead,
21 Logs Quebec OAK.
1,298 Logs Dantzic RED TIMBER.
7,000 Dantzic and Memel STAVES, ex sundry vessels.
On account of e Importers.
At Twelve o'clock, in the Honduras Sheds,
330 Logs, measuring 160,000 ft., Honduras MAHOGANY,
being the cargo just landed per Atlantic, from Honduras
Direct.
A Quantity of LOG ENDS.
186 Logs Honduras MAHOGANY, ex Hamburgh.—Apply to
J. CARMICHAEL, ESQ., Merchant.
520 Planks Rio ROSEWOOD, ex sundry vessels.
2,300 Planks Bahia ROSEWOOD, ex sundry vessels.
333 Planks ZEBRA WOOD.
100 Tons Honduras ROSEWOOD.
2 Tons ZIRACOTN: WOOD.
4 Tons GRENADILLA WOOD.
300 Logs Circassian WALNUT WOOD.
100 Curls United States WALNUT WOOD.
3 Boxes MAPLE VENEERS.
51 Pieces MACACAUBA WOOD, with other fancy FURNI-
TURE WOODS.
On account of the Importers.
HOLME, SLATER, and CROOK,
Timber Measurers and Brokers.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1855-12-11

TABLE SERVICES, DESSERT SERVICES, TEA AND COFFEE SERVICES,

THE NEWEST IN STYLE, BEST IN QUALITY, AND CHEAPEST IN PRICE,

CAN BE HAD ONLY AT

O'DONNELL'S,

1 2 2,

BOLD-STREET,

CUT GLASS MANUFACTURER.

CRESTED TABLE SERVICES TO ORDER AT MODERATE PRICES.

SALE OF SPINK'S STOCK.

JOHN ROGERS, CLEVELAND-HOUSE, top of St. James's-street, having purchased for Cash from
the Assignees of Mr. EDWARD SPINK, 116, St. James's-street, Insolvent, the whole of his STOCK of DRAPERY GOODS,
at a large Discount from the Stock-book prices, will OFFER the same for SALE THIS DAY (TtrssriAv), the 11th instant, and
following days, AT PRICES CONSIDERABLY LESS THAN HALF THE ORIGINAL COST.

SUMMARY OF STOCK AT COST PRICES
COBURGS and FANCY DRESSES
PRINTS. &c
SHAWLS and MANTLES
FURS
POLKA JACKETS
SILKS, SATINS, VELVETS, and CRAPES
BONNET SILKS and PLUSHES
GLOVES, HOSIERY, and HABERDASHERY
RIBBONS
MUSLIN and LACE GOODS
MOURNING COLLARS and SLEEVES
FANCY TIES and SCARFS
MANTLE TRIMMINGS

4130 5 9
124 6 11
117 6 1
51 10 9
42 19 3
323 19 11
87 18 10
76 1 1
120 4 11
77 16 1
15 0 0
14 6 1
36 19 2

£1,218 14 10

CLEVELAND-HOUSE, TOP OF ST. JAMES'S-STREET.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1855-12-11

PURCHASERS of FURNISHING IRONMONGERY, CUTLERY, ELECTRO-PLATED WARES, &C.
are respectfully invited to visit
HIGGS AND JONES'S EXTENSIVE WAREHOUSE,
46, LORD-STREET.

THE LARGEST ASSORTMENT IN LIVERPOOL
Is constantly on Sale, at Prices lower than any other House, the system established being that of Small Profits on Large Returns
for Cash. The money returned for every article not approved of.
ELECTRO-PLATED ON NICKEL SILVER.
Electro-Plate continues to give unqualified satisfaction, supplying, as it does, all the advantages of Silver iti utility anti beauty
of effect, and at less than a quarter the cost ; and, with the now established fact of extreme durablility, it becomes a matter of
importance to all purchasers.
Tea Spoons.... per doz.-et) 12 0 Sauce Ladles each o 3 0 Hock Bottles, assorted
Dessert Ditto.. „ 018 0 Toddy Ladles ,, 02 9 colours, each £0 15 0
Table Ditto.... „ 14 0 Fish Knives „ 012 0 Cruet Frames, with richly-
Table Forks .. „ 14 0 Sugar TonFs
Dessert Ditto.. ~ 018 0 Butter Knives .... „ 03 0 Sets, comprising Tea and
Salt and Mustard Spoons 0 10 0 Set of Fruit Knives and Coffee Pot, Sugar Basin,
Gravy Spoons each 05 0 Forks, in mahogany I and Cream Ewer, from 412 6
Soup Ladles „ 010 0 case
A variety of Salt Cellars, Mustard Pots, Snuffers, and Trays, Candlesticks Salvers, Bread and Cake Baskets.
LONDON BRONZED TEA U'RNS,
From 425. each.
Tea Urns (best London-made only), entirely new patterns, copied from the antique vases.
Swing Kettles, with opal and ebony mounts, comprising the newest designs, all of warranted quality.
FENDERS AND FIRE-IRONS.
Steel and Ormolu Fenders and Fire-irons, Octagon Cut Fire-irons, Bronze and Steel Fenders, and Berlin Black and Steel Ditto, of
the most modern patterns, ranging from 225. 6d. each, and suitable for well-furnished rooms.
H. and J. would request particular attention to their extensive Stock of Chandeliers, Hall Lamps' Glass Lustres, and Gas Brackets.
DetailedA n
Catalogues, Stock
ofw
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caensd,
for B
completelyßA S B E D
furnishingS A BEDS'T'EADS, , w,
may
b
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complete,
application.
I' on hand.
25^ WANTED, a respectable YOUTH as an APPRENTICE.

H OUS E H

0 L D

COA L S

SUPPLIED IN

LIVERPOOL,

BIRKENHEAD,

SEACOMBE, NEW BRIGHTON,

HUYTON,

ROBY, RAINHILL,

ROCK FERRY,

To Order left or sent by Post to the Undersigned,

23, CASTLE-STREET, LIVERPOOL ;

Or to the following Yards and Offices, viz.:—ll, CROWN-STREET, Liverpool; EGERTON DOCK QUAY, Birkenhead; DEMEAN.

STREET, Seacombe.

W. and H. LAIRD.

23, Castle-street, Liverpoo
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1855-12-11

CHRISTMAS AND THE NEW YEAR.
F. L. HAUSBURG

Begs leave to inform his Friends and the Public that hig,
ANNUAL VIPORTATION •
OF
FOREIGN NOVELTIES AND WORKS OF ART,
And his immense Stock of
BRITISH MANUFACTURES,
Have just been completed.
Every exertion has been made to present to notice a selection
that will justify the same degree of approbation which those pre-
viously submitted have obtained, anu he doubts not that the pre-
sent collection will be found to surpass any other in the kingdom
in value, novelty and extent.
F. L. H. invites those who may desire to make suitable pre-
sents for the season, to inspect the very extensive assortment,
and he assures them that in every case they may rely upon a
polite and attentive reception.
F. L. HAUSBURG
OLD POSTOFFICE-BUICDINGS.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1855-12-11

Next Merit.

On THURSDAY, the 20th instant, at One o'clock, at the Brokers'
Sale-room, Walmer-buildings, Water-street,
The A 1 Clipper Schooner ANN ;
135 tons per register; built at Shoreham, in 1834, and
Jp).tet e, then classed A 1 for eleven years ; was restored in
raM 1849 A 1 for seven years; is thoroughly copper-
fastened and sheathed with yellow metal; had new
decks and large part of ceiling last year; her outfit is ample, and
is ready for immediate use. Dimensions :—Length, 72 feet;
breadth, 21 feet; depth 12i feet.—Apply to
CURRY and CO., Brokers for the Sale of Ships.

FENDERS, FIRE-IRONS.
A LARGE ASSORTMENT IN EVERY VARIETY
AT THE

LIVERPOOL FURNISHING IRONMONGERY
WAREHOUSE,
48 , BOLD-STREET,
W. BRIDSON, PRoPRIETOB.

MODERATEUR LAMPS.

BRONZED TEA URNS AND KETTLES, AND

PAPER TEA TRAYS.

A BEAUTIFUL and Choice Assortment of the

above-named Articles just received. They are unequalled in

Liverpool, and a Visit will confirm the fact. To be seen at

WILLIAM ODELL'S,

90, BOLD-STREET.

BELL-HANGING, GAS-FITTING, and SMITH'S WORK in

GENERAL.

SOUPS READY at TEN O'CLOCK.
MORRISH'S MERCHANTS' DINING-ROOMS,
LANCASTER-BUIDINGS,
TITHEBARN-STREET, LIVERPOOL.
HARE SOUP ad. OX-TAIL
GIBLET
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1855-12-11

GOSSAGE'S PATENT SOAP.
BRECKNELL'S SKIN SOAP.

CHEAP BONNET RIBBONS,
HARRISON RROTHERS are NOW
SHOWING a beautiful Stock of New Winter
BONNET RIBBONS, including Your remarkably Cheap
Lots, as follaws

Lot 1. OA. per yard. I Lot 3. 10id. per yard.
Lot 2. 6.d. per yard. Lot 4. 12id. per yard.
H. BROS. would call especial attention to Lot 2, at Sid.,
most of which are worth Is. per yard.

HARRISON BROTHERS,
60 and 62, CHURCH-STREET, corner of Hanover-street.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1855-12-11

CHRISTMAS AND THE NEW YEAR.
F. L. HAUSBURG
Begs leave to inform his Fri"ends and the Public that hit
LOS • N.
ANNUAL ORTATION
.
OF
FOREIGN NOVELTIES AND WORKS OF ART,
And his immense Stock of
BRITISH MANUFACTURES,
Have just been completed.
I. very ex,rtion has been matte to present to notice a selection
that will justify the same degree of approbation which those pre-
viously submitted have obtained, and he doubts net-that the pre-
sent collection will be found to surpass any other In the kingdom
in value, novelty and extent.
F. L. 11. invites those who may desire to make suitable pre-
sents for the season, to inspect the very extensive assortment,
and he assures them that in every case they may rely upon a
polite and attentive reception.
F. L. HAUSBURG,
OLD POSTOFFICE- BUILDINGS.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1855-12-11

PROVISIONS.

LIVERPOOL, DEC. 7.—The demand for beef does not improve,
and the sales for the week are again much below the average ; for
ordinary qualities a reduction of 3s to ss. per tierce, would be
submitted to, but fine qualities are firmly held. The small stock
of American pork and the want of assortment restrict operations.
Irish is offered at lower prices. The market for bacon generally
wears a downward appearance, both English and Irish being
lower; nevertheless, the early arrivals of new American will meet
a ready sale, the dealers being quite eager for a small snpply to
begin with. The sales of lard are reported at 25 tons. The stock
is very small, and holders are firm. For fine cheese the demand
is moderately active, but other sorts move slowly.
ST. JOHN'S MARKET.—The following are the prices current
in this market:—

.. .
Beef 4. rt, Os 6dto Os 8d Peas ve peck Os Od to Oa Od
Mutton
Veal
Lamb, per qr..— 0 0— 0 0 Melons 0 0— 0 0
Fresh Pork 0 7 0 8 Asparagus vlOO.. 0 0— 0 0
Cod Fish 0 4 0 6 Filberts .... -4;• qrt 2 0— 2 6
Bret
Haddock ....
Soles 0 5 0 6 Pines,For... each 0 0— 0 0
Salmon 0 0 0 0 Do. Eng 6 0— 0 0
Turbot 0 10 1 1 Fowls ..vcouple 3 0— 4 0
Fresh Butter 1 3 1 4 Ducks
Salt Ditto 0 10 1 0 Geese each 3 9 6 6
Lobsters ....each 1 1 1 2 Turkeys 3 9 9 0
Eggs 'l 124 9 6 0 0 Hares
Potatoes...7epeck 0 9 1 0 Rabbits .. scple 2 0— 0 0
New Ditto .. alb 0 0— 0 0 Grouse 4 6 5 0
j Cucumbers.. cacb 0 6 0 8. Partridges
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1855-12-11

LITERARY EXTRACTS.

THE Bosrliontrs.—Had the Czar of Russia suc-
ceeded in overthrowing the Turkish empire in 1854,
and fortified the entrance. to the Bosphorus with the
skill and costliness exhibited at Sebastopol, Cronstadt,
and other important points, Western Europe would
have been cut off effectually from the last participation
in the Euxine traffic. This calamity has possibly been
averted, and posterity, no doubt, will yet be called on
to admire the wisdom of the two great Western
Powers of Europe, who, having saved Turkey from
Siberian bondage, took possession, in return, of the
shores of the Bosphorus, fortified them after the best
examples of Russian military engineering, and secured
the most extensive market in the world for their re-
spective productions and manufactures amongst the
intelligent but fastidious inhabitants of 'Western Asia.
—From Letter XVI. of " Britanniens on the Turks
and Turkey."
EATING I BULL.—There are examples enough of
ambassadors having been roughly handled. A Papal
legate, who brought a bull which the Pope had fulmi-,
nated against Visconti, tyrant of Milan, was made to
eat that document. Visconti marched the legate
gravely to the Naviglio Bridge, and then said to him.
abruptly, " Choose whether you will-rather have some-
thing to eat or somethinc, to drink, in memory of your
mission ; for one of the two you shall surely have be-
fore you depart." The holy man turned a miserable
and imploring look on his persecutor, and then an
anxious glance on the deep stream which roared below.
The latter determined him; and fearing that if he
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1855-12-11

FOUR LARGE LOTS

CHEAP PAISLEY LONG SHAWLS.
Lot 1. Full Size, end Wove in One Piece, LI Is. 6d. ;

. ,
worth 31s. 6d. each.
Lot 2. An elegant Assortment, at

worth 425. each.
Lot 3. Superior quality, at
worth 555. each.
Lot 4. Equal to French, at .
worth 655. each.
The above have been purchased greatly below present
market price, and will be found well worth an early
inspection.

HARRISON BROTHERS,
60 and 62, CHURCH-STREET, corner of Hanover-street.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1855-12-11

COURT AND FASHION:

THE betrothal of the Grand Duke Nicholas of Russia with
the Princess of Oldenburg has taken place.
, SIR GEORGE BALLINGAL died suddenly on Wednesday, at
t his seat, at Altamount, near Blairgowrie.
r A LETTER from Paris says : The marriage of General
Canrobert, with the daughter of a wealthy physician attached
to the Imperial Court, is spoken of. .The Emperor interests
himself very much in this union."
ROYAL ARTILLERY.—COIOneI Griffin is to relieve Colonel
' Turner in the command of the Royal Artillery in the Northern
and Midland District, and the latter officer is to replace
Colonel Poole in command of the Royal Artillery at Bermuda.
THE Court left Windsor-castle yesterday for Osborne, there to remain about ten days, when the Queen will return to the
Castle for the Christmas holidays. On New Year's-day the
oratorio of "Joseph," by Mehul, will be performed at the
Castle on a grand scale. It is expected that Madame Gold-
Schmidt will take part in the performance.
THE House of Savoy has at two periods been connected by
marriage with that of England. First, in the reign of Henry
111., when two daughters of Raymond Berengarius, Count of
Provence, and Beatrice, daughter of Thomas, Earl of Savoy,
were married to English princes ; King Henry himself marry-
ing Eleanor of Provence, and his brother Richard, Earl of
Cornwall and King of the Romans, marrying her sister
Sanchsa. Queen Eleanor founded St. Katharine's Hospit4-
and for nine Months held the Great Seal, being the only female '
in the list of the Chancellors of England. The secondalliance
was at the era of the Revolution, when Maria Aloisia,. eldest
daughter of Henrietta, Duchess of Orleans, and granddaughter
,
Amadeus andd:te h text:.
of Charles 1., was married to Victor
whom the present-o
Savoy, and first King of Sardinia; from
right descent to
King is sixth in descent. His Majeset,yr,erbcuungaescended from
a daughter of a son of James
inuphon
othe
whon' is descended from a
tdhaautoKiteitrlgoftbjaal
eQsupe;
of Stuart, became
the netter on of the house extinction
throne of Great Briaain, but,
being
i-.
tan, succession to the
- • were excluded by the Act of Settlement.
'Roman Catholics,nanYdicttai!ln 91
King Victor Amadeus I. protested against the Act at the
time, and claimed that his wife's succession to the British
throne should be preserved.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1855-12-11

GENTLEMEN'S CLOTHING FOR THE WINTER SEASON,

31 A C T A GGX.R T'S

GENTLEMEN'S GENERAL EQUIPMENT WAREHOUSES,

24 and 26, BOLD-STREET.

OVERCOATS, TALMA CAPES, SHOOTING COATS. WALI►ING COATS, TWEED

THE TAILORING

WATERPROOF COATS and CAPES, BEAUFORT DRESSING COATS and DRESSING

DEPARTMENT comprises

GOWNS, BEAUFORT SMOKING COATS, BOYS and YOUTH'S COATS and CAPES,

all cut and made up on the Premises. First-class WATERPROOF TWEED COAT, for 255.

'Embracing every Novelty in this very particular portion of a Gentleman's Attire.

THE " CUIRAS SHIRT,"
Which is generally considered the most perfect fitting, is to be obtained at the following prices:—

305., 335., AND 395. THE HALF DOZEN.

PRINITED AND WOVE FLANNEL SHIRTS,

THE SHIRT

Of all the Newest Patterns and Colourings.
These Shirts are universally used and recommended for TRAVELLIN G, SHOOTING,
FISHING, and admirably adapted for Officers in the Army and Navy.

DEPARTMENT

YOUTHS' SHIRTS IN ALL SIZES.

COLLARS, IN EVERY VARIETY AND MOST FASHIONABLE SHAPES.

GOOD-USEFUL SHIRTS, WITH LINEN FITTINGS,

FOR 425. THE DOZEN.

:ALL THE NOVELTIES ADAPTED FOR THE SEASON.
SCOTCH WOOL DRAWERS AND SINGLETS,
Celebrated for maintaining their size.
SMEDLEY'S, AND WARNER AND CARTWRIGHT'S EXQUISITE MERINO DRAWERS,
SHIRTS, AND HOSIERY,
IN WHITE, SCARLET, PINK, AND ORRY.
KNITTED OVERALLS.
THE CARDIGAN OR TRAVELLING ELASTIC KNITTED JACKET,
The most comfortable and unique Garment ever invented as an ENVELOPE, for maintaining
warmth, and protecting the front of the Shirt from being soiled.
GENTLEMEN'S SCOTCH WOOL SINGLETS,
FROM 3s. UPWARDS.
GENTLEMEN'S TRAVELLING PLAIDS,
In Fancy and Clan Patterns.
CARRIAGE AND RAILWAY RUGS, WATERPROOF COATS, CAPES, AND LEGGINGS.
THE CRIMEAN WRAPPER,
Answering the purpose of a Travelling Cloak.
HATS, CAPS, AND UMBRELLAS.

EMIGRANTS' CABINET FURNITURE, TRUNKS, PORTMANTEAUS, VALISES, CARPET
BAGS, AND PREPARED
SEA BEDDING, &c.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1855-12-11

THE LIVERPOOL STANDARD

WANTED, a Good HOUSE SERVANT.
Liberal wages given.—Apply at the Stakdard-office.

WANTED, to Join an Established Concern, capa-
ble of considerable extension, where the risk is almost
nominal and the profits large, a PARTNER who could command
~€l,OOO to 'l.,soo.—Apply, with real name and address, to A.8.C.,
Liverpool Standard•office.

PARTNERSHIPS, &c.
NICHOL has CLIENTS possessed of
• CAPITAL in various amounts from £lOO to £20,000,
who are prepared to enter into Business either as PARTNERS in
established Concerns, or as SUCCESSORS to parties about to
retire.

W. Nzcnot has also various Mercantile and Manufacturing
Concerns to Dispose of, and Partnerships to Offer, in Liverpool,
Manchester, Birmingham, London, Dublin, Glasgow, and other
important towns.
MERCANTILE, PROFESSIONAL, PATENT, & INSURANCE
AGENCY,
7, CASTLE-STREET, LIVERPOOL.

TO BE SOLD, WITHOUT RESERVE,
AT A
£2,000 WORTH OFGREAT
HOUSEREDUCTION F,
URNISHING
AND GENERAL IRONMONGERY.
TOSEPH HARRISON, 4, St. James's-plaee,
tr opposite St. James's Church, declining the Furnishing Trade,
will SELL all his FURNISHING STOCK, consisting of Paper
and Iron Trays, Table Cutlery, Toilet Sets, Dish-covers, Baths of
all descriptions, Electro-plate, German Silver, and Britannia
Metal Goode, Fenders, Fireirons, Patent Enamel and other
Kitchen Furniture, &c. ; also, Sixty first-class Register Grates,
&c. The whole must be cleared in a few weeks, to enable the
Proprietor to carry out his future arrangements.
ALL GOODS MARKED IN PLAIN FIGURES.
Sale to commence TO-MORROW (Wednesday), the 12th instant.
J. H. thanks his numerous Friends who have so kindly sup-
ported him with their patronage for upwards of twenty years.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1855-12-11

SALE OF SPIN

JOHN ROGERS, CLEVELAND-HOUSE, top of St. James's-street, having purchased for Cash from
ST
pj the Assignees of Mr. EDWARD SPINK, 116, St. James's-street, Insolvent, the whole of his OCK of DRAPERY GOODS,
at a large Discount from the Stock-book prices, will OFFER the same for SALE THIS DAY (TUESDAY), the 11th instant, and
following days, AT PRICES CONSIDERABLY LESS THAN HALF THE ORIGINAL COST.

SUMMARY OF STOCK AT COST PRICES.
COBURGS and FANCY DRESSES ............................................................ 130 5 9
PRINTS. Bcc . . ~,_.. „ .................................................................... 124 611
SHAWLS and VANT.LE5................................................. 117 6 1
FUR 5................................................... 51 10 9
POLKA JACKETS
SILKS, SATINS, VELVETS, and CRAPES ............
BONNET SILKS and PLUSHES .. .. .... . ..............
87 18 10
HABERDASHERYGLOVES, HOSIERY, and HABERDASHERY .............. 76 1 1
RIBBONS
MUSLIN and LACE GOODS .. .. .. .........
MOURNING COLLARS and SLEEVES ......................................... 15 0 0
FANCY TIES and SCARFS ......................... 14 6 1
MANTLE TRIMMINGS ...................................................................... 36 19 2

£1,218 14 10

CLEVELAND-HOUSE, TOP OF ST. JAMES'S-STREET.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1855-12-11

SEACOAIBE NEW BRIGHTON

HINTON,

ROBY, RAINHILL

ROCK FERRY,

To Order left or sent by Post to the Undersigned,

23, CASTLE-STREET, LIVERPOOL

Or to the following Yards and Offices, viz.:-11, CaowN.sTakET, Liverpool ; EGERTorr Dock QLTAY, Birkenhead ; DEMEAN.

STREET, Seacombe.

W. and IL LAIRD.

33,Castle-street, Liverpool.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1855-12-11

THE SEVENTH

GRAND MASONIC BALL
FOR THE
WESTERN DIVISION OF THE COUNTY OF LANCASTER
(To which the Public will be admitted)
WILL BE HELD IN THE

TOWN HALL, LIVERPOOL,
By the Permission of his Worship the Mayor and Council,
On TUESDAY, the Bth day of January, 1856,
The proceeds to be appled in aid of the Funds of the West Lan-
cashire Masonic Institution for the Education and Advancement
of Children of Distressed Freemasons.

PATRONESSES.
The Countess of ZETLAND.
The Countess of YARBOROUGH,
The Countess of ELLESMERE,
Viscountess COMBERNIERE,
The Hon. Mrs. WELLINGTON COTTON.
PATRONS.
The Rt. Hon. the Earl of Zetland, Grand Master of England.
The Rt. Hon. the Earl of Yarborough, D.G.M. of England.
The Rt. Hon. the Earl of Ellesmere, P.G.M., East Lancashire.
The Rt. Hon. Lord Viscount Combermere, P.G.M., Cheshire.
Le Gendre Nicholas Starkie, Esq., P.G.M., West Lancashire.
Sir Watkin Williams Wynn, Bart., M.P., P.G.M., Shropshire.
Henry Charles Vernon, Esq., P.G.NI., Worcestershire.
The Rev. Gilmour Robinson, D.P.G.M.' West Lancashire.
Richard James Spiers, Esq , Past Grand Sword Bearer.
Stephen Blair, Esq., M.P., D.P.G.M., East Lancashire.
J. Finchett Maddock, Esq., Dep. Prov. Grand Master, Cheshire.
The Rev. E. H. Dymock, Deputy Provincial Grand Master, Shrop-
shire.
Lieut.-Col. George Augustus Vernon, P.P.G.S.W., Staffordshire.
Matthew Dawess, Esq., P.P.G.S.W., East Lancashire.
Joseph Perrin, Esq., Pros. Grand Senior Warden, West Lanca-
shire.
G. Crawford Antrobus, Esq., P.G.S.W., Cheshire.
Thomas Littledale, Esq., P.G.J.W., West Lancashire.
Albert H. Royds, Esq., Prov. Grand Junior Warden, East Lanca-
shire.
The Hon. Major Wellington Cotton, P.G.J.W., Cheshire.
William Courtenay Cruttenden, Esq., P.G.R., Cheshire.
Sir Joshua Waltnsley, Knight, M.P.
William Henry Moss, Esq.
COMMITTEE.
J. J. BANNING, Esq., Chairman.
JOHN Lor.D HOWARD, Esq.,
JOHN WRIGHT, Esq.,
pBANNING, Esq., Vice-Chairmen.
Presidents, vi
the Grand Officers olettiseVO Province
iCnheshire, the . _
ads Trustees of the Institution,
Masters,
Past Masters, and Wardens or West Lancashire and
Cheshire.
TICKETS, including Refreshments, los. sd. each
__,,
To be obtained from Mr. Walmsley, 50, Lord-street; Mr. War-
burton, Exchange Newsroom ; Mr. W. J. Hammond, Lord-street ;
Mr. George Addison, 152, Church-street, Preston ; Messrs.
Prichard and Roberts, Bridge-street Row, Chester; the Semis
brick Arms Hotel, Southport; the Masters of the different
Lodges; or of the Honorary Secretary, at the Committee Rooms.
It is particularly requested that all parties attending the
Ball
will sign their names in full on their Tickets, prior to presenting
them at the Town-hall.
It is also requested that the Brethren appear in full Masonic
Dress Clothing of their Rank and Office.
BROTHER G. A. WIELOPOLSKI PHILLIPS' QUADRILLE BAND WILL
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1855-12-11

HOUSEHOLD ECONOMY.

DRIED APPLES.—Put them in a cool oven six or
seven times, and gradually flatten them when soft
enough to bear it without breaking. The oven must
not be too hot, and should at first be very cool. Tart
apples are the best for this purpose.
RICE AND WREAT BREAD.—Simmer two pounds
of rice in a gallon of water till it becomes perfectly
soft. When it is of a due warmth mix it very well
with eight pounds of flour, with yeast and salt as for
other bread. When well kneaded, set it to rise before
the fire. Bake as other bread.

YORKSHIRE CAKES.—Tae three pounds of flour, a
pint and a half of warm milk, four spoonfuls of yeast,
and three eggs ; beat the whole well together, and let
it rise ; then form your cakes, and let them rise on the
tins before you bake, which must be in a slow oven.
Five ounces of butter may be warmed in the milk if
agreeable.
To PREPARE RENNET.—Make a brine of salt and
water strong enough to float an egg, boil it an hour,
add to two gallons of brine one ounce of saltpetre, and
when cold put it in a covered vessel with six yells (the
Irish yells some time in pickle are found to be the
best), to this quantity put three lemons cut in slices.
The strength will increase by keeping, so that the
brine which runs from the cheese-press after the last
salting may be put into the rennet jar ; about a tea-
cupful a day may be added in this way until it is found
that the rennet is too much weakened. A sufficient
stock should be made during the spring months to last
throughout the summer's cheese-making—say half a
gallon to each cow.—Morton's Farmer's Almanack.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1855-12-11

60 and 62, CHURCH-STREET, corner of Hanover-street.

BtYRNINO OF THE CONSTITUTION.—A correspondent states that
the Captain of the steam-tender Jackal rendered most efficient
services in the attempts to extinguish the fire on board the
American ship Constitution,

THE

Xibttimoi ,:tanbarb.

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 11, 185'

VISIT OF THE KING OF SARDINIA.

ta visit of the KING-of SARDINIA to this country,
17111 the welcome with which he was greeted, not only
by the Sovereign whose guest he was, but by the
tkinistakeable voice of public opinion, is one of the
:),st gratifying circumstances which we have recently
'44 to record. VICTOR EMMANUEL did not come to
118 as did Lours NAPOLEON, the sovereign of a powet-
L°l nation ; but though only the monarch of one of
the petty states of Italy, he was the first to join the
fiance of the Western Powers, and, by so doing, to
lOW his practical sympathy with the cause of national
Lreedom in Europe.. He set an example that will not
e Without its moral effect on other States which have
Yet held 'aloof from the contest; and 'the hardy
B°ldiers which he sent as a contingent lo the Allied
41V in 'the Crimea have done good 'service, and
8,4/Xll themselves worthy of the gallant companion-
-4P 'Which they joined. The KING of SARDINIA,
WeVet, came to us doubly recommended, and our
te?PletVied with each other in doinilim honour—for
islhe pioneer of that glorious r-eformation from the
Qtahlom. of religious superstition 'which the craven
rertment of Austria has done its.worst to perpetuate,.
,dismayed by the terrors with 'which the Romish
-4111:rch has ever attempted to maintain its sway over
,5 orance, the KING of SARDII4t has risen superior
G° Such influences, and, 'in reality, paved the way for
:141e reception of the truths-6f the Gospel into Italy;
114 yet so wisely have his -Plans been taken, and so
•-u.rl3' carried out, that -even the notorious Carding
IsERAN felt himself ualled-•npon to join in the same
‘,llote of welcome Which was --soinnied by the represen-
tatives of the great Prote§tatt bodies.
All honour to our own Sovereign, for the unbound&l
Zeal with which,asthe-representative of public opinim,
):ie gave full .expression --So the enthusiastic -feeling,
Which pervaded all . classes. It must have 'been'.
4ovelty in Royal'entertainments for two of thecrownea
'heads of Europe to be, partaking of breakfast together
at half-past four ,6'elogiton a morning in December ;
and yet it was :a cgal compliment to her guest,
which none can 'better%splay than QUEEN ATlortnaA.
It left no doubt ;as te'rtbe sincerity of his welcome,
Nihen his conveniencevwas consulted at such an -.un-
-1.41,1ed sacrifice of ordinary comforts ; and let us'hope
illOte will return-lc/this own country not only ,grati-
' :44 his reception in lEngland, but the more firmly
iiv"inced of the Wisdom of his determination:in re-
,,,,,eting his ownidothinions from the tyrannyof Perish
"Veritition.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1855-12-11

SUPPLEMENT TO THE LIVERPOOL STAI•IDARI)

is still in fine condition for receiving the seed, where
from unavoidable circumstances it had been delayed.
Potatoes have generally been well secured, but the
accounts respecting the crops, as compared with last
year, are exceedingly variable. On one farm we hear
of their being superior as to quality and quantity to
any of the crops within the last ten years, or from the
commencement of the disease in 1845; on another
farm we are told they are far inferior in both respects
to those of last year ; therefore, from the various ac-
counts which reach us, and the price they are selling
at in the market, we may infer that the crops generally
have been only moderate, and that the disease still
continues to a serious extent. Mangel-wurzel, which
are generally considered an average crop, have in a
great measure been secured from the frost ; and
turnip-pulling and storing have commenced in good
earnest on some farms. Last winter's frost has
taught the farmers a lesson which they will not soon
forget. The yield of wheat and barley proves, as
was anticipated, very deficient ; but it is a great
blessing that the small or light corn, of which there
is an unusual proportion, is perfectly sound, and will
make wholesome bread as far as it goes. Labourers
are plentiful, and it is to be hoped that the farmers
will continue to employ them at fair wages throughout
the winter, for on that will depend the comfort or
misery of the labouring classes of our agricultural
population. It is the practice of many farmers to
turn off their labourers on the approach of w inter,
or as soon as they have secured their harvest and
green crops, and not to take them into their employ
again until the days begin to lengthen in the spring.
This is unjust towards them, and it should be borne
in mind that they have to support themselves and
families in the winter as well as the summer, and at a
greater expense, too, on account of additional expense
of coals and warm clothing. Grass is scarce, but
farmers are induced, by the mildness of the weather,
and from the fear of being short of fodder, to keep
out their cattle at night to a later period than usual.
Late-sown Swedes, which almost invariably escape
mildew, have grown astonishingly within the last
few weeks, and in many instances prove sounder and
better crops than the early sown ones. We have seen
very satisfactory crops sown as late as the 21st June.
Cattle of all descriptions are selling well, and we do
not hear much of that dreadful scourge, the pleuro-
pneumonia. W. P.—Agricultural Gazette, Nov. 21.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1855-12-11

PRINTING OF EVERY D
INCLUDING

PAM PH LETS,
SERMONS,
RE PORTS,
CATALOGUES,
LE HARE ROKE RS'
BOOKS,

SCRIPTION.

1 FORMS, INVOICES,
t BILLS OF LADINO, CUSTOMHOUSE
CARDS, ENTRIES,
CIRCULARS, &C. &C.,
POSTING BILLS OF
! EVERY SIZE,

EXECUTED WITH THE GREATEST PROMPTITUDE, AT
THE LIVERPOOL STANDARD OFFICE.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1855-12-11

SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.

THE CHASE.
The CHESHIRE HOUNDS will meet on
Wednesday, 12
Friday, 14 ..
Saturday, 15
__ _ _ ....Crewe Hall

Each day at half-past ten o'clock.
Sir W. W. WYNN'S HOUNDS will meet on
Wednesday, 12 .• ................ .....
Friday, 14 .... . Pentrebye.han
Saturday, 15 .............................................. ..Cheror Hill
Every day at half-past ten o'clock.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1855-12-11

THE NOVEMBER CIRCULAR

OF TH E
LONDON AND NORTH-WESTERN TEA

COMPANY.

THE Company's SELECTIONS OF THE NEWSEASON'S TEA ARE
NOW SELLING at Old Postoffice-place, Liverpool.
The BEST CoNeous arrived of this Crop are of the KAISOW
kinds, which we directed public attention to last year.
The MONINGS, or strong full-bodied Congous, ARE NOT SO FINE
as previous imports.
The MoNiNo districts are now largely occupied by the Rebels,
and this may account why the FINEST TEAS OF THE SEASON 1854
are now only finding their way through to the coast.
We are happy to inform our Customers that WE HAVE SECURED
SOME OF THESE. They are REMARKABLY FINE, finer than any
we have hitherto sold.

Congous are better adapted for consumption in Liverpool, on
account of the HARDNESS of the water.
But where SOFTER water is attainable, we recommend our
SOUCHONOS and OOLONGS, whose MELLOW and EXQUISITE
flavour are not properly extracted by hard water.
To give our Customers an opportunity of tasting the FINEST
of the new Season's Congou, we shall sell it at 41. per lb.
It does not pay us; but it is as much as it is worth.
Our FINE OLD MONINGS AND KAISOWS we sell at the SAME
PRICE, and they are IMMEASURABLY SUPERIOR.
By order of the Company,

JOHN L. SMITH.
Old Postoffice-place, Church-street,
November 14, 1855.
N.B.—The Company take great care not to admit into their
Stock any Teas mixed with Spurious Leaves.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1855-12-11

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 4.—Wind N.W.

ARRlVED.—Markwell, BeHeine, from Rio Janeiro—Australia,
Smith; Empire," Zerega ; Constitution, Britton; and E. C.
Scranton, Spence, New York—Helen M'Leary, and St. Patrick,
Kenny, Quebec—Cypress, Johnson, and William Ash, Curzon,
Alexandria—Orwell. Raymer, Marseilles Elvine, Schwauk,
Malaga—Hero, Nicols. Cadiz—Ellen, Paddon, Konigsberg—Union,
Vanspoote, Ostend—Blanch, Ryder, London—Niagara (s.), Kings-
tovrn—Tigre. Ferandez, Tarragona Princess Maria,Havre—
Eleanor, Wilson, Zaffi—Leonor, Bilboa—Bell, Leghorn—Barbara,
Moxhey, Beyrout—Pitho, Marshall, Halifax, N.S.—Templar,
Brown, Nantes—St. Cloud, Miramichi--Fanny Bloomer, Flinn,
St. John, Newfoundland.—Elbing, Unruh, Danzig.
SAlLED.—Stranger, Dreland, for Alexandria, U.S.

Magician, Gibson, hence at Laguayra,
Eudocia, hence at New Orleans, 17th ult.
Essex, hence at Arica, sth Sept.
Jane, tat Oct. • Henry Curwen, 14th Oct. ; and George Andrews,
20th, and sailed' for La Guayra 22nd Oct.—all hence at Puerto
Cabello.
CARDIFF, Dec. 3.—The Herzog, Bogislar, arrived in Penarth
Roads, reports having seen, at 10 a.m., of 30th of Nov., on her
way up the Bristol Channel, a full-rigged ship, of about 1,000
tons, with white streaks and painted ports, and all sails set,
apparently English or American, and steering E.S.E. At one
p.m., this ship was only one mile astern of the Herzog Bogislar,
then 12 miles from the Lundy Island, and going at the rate of
eight miles an hour, when the master went icwn into his cabin,
and, upon coming up half-an-hour afterwards, she had disappeared,
and is supposed to have sunk, as she was very heavily laden, and
was probably running back to stop a leak, but had no signal of
distress flying. No other vessel was in sight at the time.