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The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1856-01-08

TAPSCOTT'S AMERICAN PACKET OFFICES.
GENERAL OFFICE.. OLD HALL, OLDHALL-STREET.
PASSBNGEROFFICE... ST. GEORGE'S-BUILDINGS, REGENT-
ROAD.
The following
FIRST-CLASS PACKETS
will be despatched on their appointed days ,as under:
For NEW YORK.
To sail.
CITY OF BROOKLYN, MITCHELL 2500 tons.. This Day.
JOHN RUTLEDGE, KELLY 2000 tons.. 11th Jan.
PROGRESS, CHASE 2500 tons..
EMPIRE, A. ZEREOA 2OOO tons..
CAROLUS MAGNUS (new), COFFIN 2500 tons..
SEA LARK (new), ADAMS 1800 tons..
ARCTIC, ZEREGA 2000 tons..
ROCK LIGHT (new) DRUMMOND 3OOO tons..
KOSSUTH, DAWSON 2500 tons..
ALBION (new), WILLIAM.; 2500 tons..
BENJAMIN ADAMS, DRUMMOND 2500 tons..
DRIVER, HOLEERTON 3OOO tons..
W. NELSON, CHEEVER 2OOO tons..
F. A. PALMER, RICHARDSON 1800 tons..
CENTURION, Coomns 2OOO tons..
DREADNOUGHT, SAMUELS 2500 tons..
EMERALD, Coon 2000 tons..
WEST POINT, MULLINER 2OOO tons..
EMERALD ISLE (new), CORNISH 3OOO tons..
JOHN J. BOYD (new), AUSTIN 2500 tons..
WILLIAM TAPSCOTT, BELL 2300 tons..
ESCORT, LYNCH 2OOO tons..
And succeedins Packets every Five Days.
For PHILADELPHIA.
WYOMING. TURLEY 1100 tons..l2th Jan.
TONAWANDA, JuLt us l3OO tons.. 12th Feb.
TUSCARORA, DUNLEVY 1232 tons.. 12th Mar.
SARANAK, ROWLAND 1000 tons.. 12th April.
For BALTIMORE.
GLANCE, GILLESPIE
For NEW ORLEANS.
CAVALIER, JORDAN
SHAMROCK. DOANE
RAPPAHANNOCK, CUSHINO 2000 tons..
CAMBRIA, PERRY 2OOO tons..

The above Ships are of the largest class, and commanded by
men of experience, who will take every precaution to promote
the health and comfort of the passengers during the voyage.
Private rooms for families,or persons who wish to be more select,
can at all times be had, and deposits of .41 each, to secure
berths, should be remitted, which shall have due attention.
Surgeons can have free Cabin Passages by the above Ships.
Persons proceeding to the interior of the United States can know
the actual outlay, and make the necessary arrangements here, to
be forwarded on arrival at New York, without one day's delay,
and thereby avoid the many annoyances Emigrants are subject to
on landing at New York.
Drafts and Exchange for any amount, at sight on New York,
payable in any part of the United States, can at all times be
furnished to those who prefer this safer mode of taking care of
their funds. _ _

For fin ther particulars apply, post-paid, to
W. TAPSCOTT & CO., Liverpool,and 7, Eden-quay, Dublin.
Agents for TA ?SCOTT and Co., New York.
TAPSCOTT'S EMIGRANTS' GUIDE,Sth Edition ,can be had
by remitting Six Postage Stamps.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1856-01-08

"He that doeth truth, cometh to the light."

WONDERFUL PUBLICATION.—THE RESTORER IS COME.
THE VOICE OF THE PROPHET ELIJAH.
Voice the First.— Second Edition.-6d., Post 7d. Any
Bookseller.
London : C. si. PEACOCK, Publisher, 19, Cursitor-street,
Chancery-lane.

Just published post two cloth. price 45.,

INFIDELITY INEXCUSABLE. ONE GOD :
Infinite in Power, Wisdom, and Goodness. Proved by His
Works and by His Word, with the necessary inferences there-
from. By BARNETT BLAKE.
"This is a very well-written, closely-reasoned, and able argu-
ment. It is altogether highly creditable to the piety and ability
of the writer, and will well repay an attentive perusal., '—litorning
Post.

"In its rapid survey of the wonders of Nature, it gives evidence
of a well-stored mind, whilst the inferences which the author
deduces, both from the marvels of the universe and the doctrines
of Revelation, are expressed in terms which leave no doubt of the
purity of his intentions and the sincerity of his advocacy."—
Atheneum.

" It establishes the existence of the Deity in the first instance
by proofs independent of Revelation, and subsequently by evidence
derived from Holy Writ, and thus demonstrates what D s title im-
plies, that the infidel is without exFuse.' "—John null.

"A. body of evidence so convincing and complete that it may
truly be said to leave `infidelity inexcusable.' "—Liverpool
Courier.

London: W. SKEFFINGTON. Liverpool: B. WILLAN, 73,
Bold-street.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1856-01-08

CRAVEN LODGE, RAINHILL.

MRS. 'MUSGROVE'S ESTABLISHMENT for
the EDUCATION of YOUNG LADIES will be RE-
OPENED on THURSDAY, the 24th instant. Terms, with Refer-
ences, may be had on application, as above.
Rainhill, sth January, 1856.

THE MOUNT VERNON DAY AND BOARDING
SCHOOL
Will RE-OPEN on WEDNESDAY, the 16th instant. The Clas-
sical, Mathematical, and Religious by Mr. PROUDFOOTE ; the
French and Literary by Mr. MEJER. Pupils prepared for the
Universities and Military Schools.
Programmes at HOWELL'S, or at HoLDEN's, Booksellers,
Church-street.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1856-01-08

LADIES' HAIR-DRESSING.

HENRY DEAKES respectfully announces that
he has recently returned from Paris and London, and that
during his stay in each place he has been most assiduous in pro-
curing the latest and most elegant designs for Dressing. Ladies'
Hair, and will from time to time during the winter receive informa-
tion respecting any alteration or improvement in the same; and
assures those Ladies who may favour him with a visit, that every-
thing which may add to their satisfaction will be carefully attended
to by Himself and Mr. John Gerrard, whose ability in this branch
of the Business is indisputable.

No. 19, RANELAGH-STREET,
OPPOSITE THE WATERLOO HOTEL.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1856-01-08

CHESTER AND HOLYHEAD RAILWAY.
lJ LOANS ON DEBENTURES.
The DIRECTORS of the CHESTER and HOLYHEAD RAIL-
WAY are prepared to receive TENDERS of LOANS on DEBEN-
TURES, to replace an amount falling due.—Applications to be
addressed to the SECRETARY. at the Company's Offices, Chester.
By order, ROBERT S. MANSEL, Secretary.
Chester, Nov. 14, 1855.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1856-01-08

.11 4 IVERPOOL CHURCH OF ENGLAND
SCRIPTURE READERS' SOCIETY.
The ANNUAL MEETING will be held in the Hall of the
Collegiate Institution, on MONDAY Evening next, the 14th in-
stant, at Half-past Six o'clock,
rue WILD Dim-tor ut the mocusE in the Chair.

The Rev. AUGUSTUS CAMPBELL, M.A., Rector of Liverpool,
The Rev. H. M'NEILE, D.H., Canon of Chester,
The Rev. WM. POLLOCK, M.A., Incumbent of St. Mark's,

AND
WILLIAM GREGSON, Esq.,
Have promised to Address the Meeting,

Tickets may be obtained from Mr. SCRAGG, 75, Renshaw street,
on FRIDAY and SATURDAY next, the 11th and 12th instant,
between the hours of Ten and Four o'clock. The Body and
Upper Gallery will be Free without Ticket.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1856-01-08

So be *olb.

TO be SOLD, by PRIVATE TREATY, a very hand-
some HORSE, GIG, and HARNESS, together with the
whole of the Stable Utensils, the property of G. B. Minor, Esq.,
who is leaving England. The Horse is a noted fast trotter, got
by the celebrated Irish horse Birdcatcher, and is well worthy the
attention of Gentlemen and others.—To be seen at Mr. MORRELL'S
Stables. Springfield-street, any day this week.

VALUABLE FREEHOLD PROPERTY ON SALE.
JOHN WHITE respectfully informs the Public
and Members of Building Societies, that his
PROPERTY CIRCULAR.
Containing the largest amount of Property ever offered for Sale by
Private Treaty, is now ready, and may be had, gratis, by applying
at the Office, 19, Clayton-square, Liverpool, where Plans of the
Property and every information will be given. It also contains a
number of Country Residences.
Persons living at a distance may have the Property Circular
forwarded to them by enclosing Two Postage Stamps, with their
Address.

ON SALE, by PRIVATE TREATY, the BRECK
HOUSE Copyhold Estate, comprising 35 acres,2 roods, and
8 perches, situated on the north side of Townsend-lane, the high
road from Liverpool to Cluhmoor, to which road it has an ex-
tensive frontage of above 600 yards. The western portion of the
Estate consists of a Large Dwelling house, extensive Walled
Gardens, Hothouses, Stables, and other Outbuildings, occupying,
with the Attached Land, 11 acres, 3 roods, and 37 perches. The
remainder of the Estate consists of Two Dwelling-houses, to one
of which is attached a Cottage Dwelling, Farm-yard, Gardens,
and large Farm Buildings, with several Enclosures of Land,
measuring 23 acres, 2 roods, and 11 perches. The land is in a
high state of cultivation, the late owner having spared no ex-
pense in the improvement of the Estate.
Apply to JOHN Miti.Loa, Hunter-street Distillery.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1856-01-08

FROM, PUNCH'S ALMANACK FOR 1866.

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SCIENTIFIC PROBLHAL—If electricity annihilates time, how
abont,the electric clock ?

GOOD Lucs will drive hedge-hogs to market, and when he
gets 'em there, will find 'em all guinea-pigs.

How TO BB HAPPY.—Reason yourself out of as many
desires as you can, and gratify as many of the rest as possible.
HIGH ART.—The highest specimens of art in London are
undoubtedly Sir James Thornhill's paintings in the dome of
St. Paul's.

'WINTER ADVICE TO YOUNG- LADIES.—Thin shoes lead to
damp feet; damp feet bring on a cough; a cough may termi-
nate in a coffin.
THE PICILOSOPIIY OF SMOKING.—Fast young men smoke
a great deal, for it is the nature of a rake to have a quantity
of weeds about him.
WHAT is A BABY ?—why, a baby is a living I. 0. U. a
" little Bill" drawn upon Manhood, that is only honoured when
it arrives at maturity.
INFALLIBLE REMEDIES AGAINST THE GOUT.—Turn post-
man or get a situation as usher in a cheap school, or go into
the workhouse, or, better still, board with a Scotch family.
CLASSICAL BUT TRUE.—Dandies should remember, that
when Diana wished to punish Acton in the most degrading
manner, she turned him into a buck.

THE BEST DOOIL-MlT.—The mat that, on his return home,
cleans the husband's shoes of every bit of out-door care.
N.B. No family should be without one.

CRUEL KINDNESS.—The parish would present Mr. Dobbs
with a silver cake-basket, and Mrs. Dobbs (it is the complaint
of D.) will ruin him in giving parties to show it.—Beware of
testimonials.

ADULTERATION or FooD.—A cockney wag of unculti-
vated aspirations was heard to say, that bakers' bread re-
mindedhim of the middle ages : because he always associated
the idea of it with Hallam.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1856-01-08

grttap.

NOTICE TO TIMBER AND MAHOGANY MERCHANTS,
CABINET-MAKERS, AND OTHERS.
The next Liverpool periodical SALE of American and Baltic
WHITEWOODS, MAHOGANY, and other FURNITURE
WOODS, will -take place on FRIDAY next, the 11th instant,
at Twelve o'clock at noon, on the Ground at the Huskisson
Dock.—Particulars may be had on application to
EDWARD CHALONER,
Timber and Mahogany Broker and Measurer,
No, 6, East Side Queen's Dock.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1856-01-08

BONNETS ! BONNETS ! !

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

HAIGH AND GREGORY
are DISPOSING of their
WINTER MANTLES AND DRESSES,
at greatly reduced prices.

60, BOLD-STREET.
January 1, 1856.

DISMORE'S 2s. Semi-gold PEN, elastic, yet firm.
Will not alter in the slightest degree by use, or corrode if
left in the Ink—a really good useful durable Pen.
Corner of Bold-street.

19, TITHEBARN-STREET,
OPPOSITE EXCHANGE-STREET EAST.
TO FIRMS COMMENCING BUSINESS,
MERCHANTS, BROKERS, &c.

SUPERIOR ACCOUNT BOOKS,
WRITING PAPERS AND OTHER STATIONERY,
PERIODICAL COMMERCIAL CIRCULARS,
IN LETTERPRESS OR LITHOGRAPHY,
Printed with accuracy, neatness, and despatch.
GEO. SMITH, WATTS & CO„
GENERAL PRINTERS. LITHOGRAPH ERS, & STATIONERS,
19, TITHEBARN-STREET.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1856-01-08

TEETH! TEETH!

ARTIFICIAL MINERAL TEETH FIXED WITHOUT PAIN.

MESSRS.•GABRIEL,
THE OLD-ESTA LISH ED SURGEON-DENTISTS,
102, DUKE-STREET, LIVERPOOL.

MESSRS. GABRIEL'S mode of constructing
ARTIFICIAL TEETH embraces all the latest improve-
ments in the art. Partial and complete sets are made firmly to
retain their position in the mouth without the aid of springs or
clasps, and are guaranteed to answer the purpose of mastication,
and to restore perfect articulation. They never change colour
nor decay, and so resemble the natural teeth as not to be detected
by the closest observer:
FILLING DECAYED TEETH.

Messrs. G. feel they cannot too strongly recommend this
operation, as the advantages derived from it when skilfully per-
formed with a suitable composition are invaluable. It arrests
the progress of decay-, prevents tooth-ache, and renders the teeth
serviceable for mastication.
SCALING THE TEETH.

The object of this operation, which is not attended with pain,
is to remove the tartar deposited on the teeth, which, if allowed
to remain, continues to accumulate, causing the gums to recede;
the teeth then become loose, and eventually fall out.
Children's TReth examined and carefully regulated.
TERMS FOR ARTIFICIAL TEETH :

A SINGLE TOOTH from 3s. 6d.
A FULL SET £4 4s.
DECAYED TEE,II stopped, 2s. 6d.; with gold, ss. Scaling,
Extracting, and ➢lisfits Remodelled.
Daily attendance from Ten to Seven. No charge for Consulta-
tion.

Just published, a small Pamphlet, and may be had gratis, or•
will be sent post paid on receipt of one stamp, Messrs. GABRI EL
on the LOSS OF TEETH.
LIVERPOOL ESTABLISHMENT-102, DUKE-STREET.
LONDON ESTABLISHMENT-79, FENCHURCH-STREET.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1856-01-08

CONCERT-HALL, LORD NELSON-STREET.

SATURDAY EVENING CONCERTS.
On SATURDAY EVENING next, the 12th instant,

ARTISTF.S.
Mrs. TENNANT (late Miss Sims Reeve), Miss POOLE,
Mr. TENNANT, Mr. GEORGE DOLBY,
FLUTE.-Mr. R. S. PRATTEN.
ACCOMPA.NIEST.-Mr. C. BLAGROVE.
To commence at Eight o'clock. Admission: Body, 3d.; Side
Galleries, 6d. ; Reserved Seats, Is.

NIGHTS WITH WORKING MEN.
In the CLASS-soon of the CONCERT HALL, HUGH STOWELL
BROWN on SOCIAL ECONOMICS, on THURSDAY, the 17th
January instant. To commence at Eight. Admission, 3d.

FRENCH CLASSES.—French Classes; conducted by Professor
L. P. GUILLAUME LEA (of the Royal University of Paris), every
MONDAY EVENING, at Half-past Eight o'clock. Admission 3d.
SINGING CLASSES. —Singing Classes under the super-
intendence of Mr. and Mrs. :-CARISBRICK, every THURSDAY
EVENING, at Eight o'clock. The instruction is on the most
popular system, and the cheapest music is used. Admission, 3d.
PUBLIC NEWSROMI.--The Public Newsroom is open Daily,
(Sundays excepted.) Admission ld.
JOHN CALDERWOOD, Secretary.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1856-01-08

ipublic Notices.

NORTH AND SOUTH WALES BANK.
TWENTY-FOURTH DIVIDEND.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that a DIVIDEND at the rate
of Six per Cent. per Annum on the Capital Stock of the Com-
pany, for the Half-year ended 31st ultimo, will be paid to the Pro-
prietors, free of Income-Tax, on and after the 14th instant, at the
Head-office, and the respective Branches.
The Transfer Books will be CLOSED from this date to the 14th
instant inclusive.—By order of the Board,
GEORGE RAE, General Manager.
Liverpool, Jan. 3, 1856.

T.IVERPOOL BOROUGH BANK.
THIRTY-FIFTH DIVIDEND.
The DIRECTORS of the LIVERPOOL BOROUGH BANK
give NOTICE to the Proprietors, that they hereby declare a Half-
Yearly DIVIDEND, at the rate of Seven per Cent. per Annum, on
the paid-up Capital of the Company, and that such Dividend will
be payable at the Bank, on and after WEDNESDAY, the 9th inst.
—By order of the Board,
JOHN P. GEORGE SMITH, ManaEer.
Dated at Liverpool, this Ist day of January, 1856.
The Transfer Books will be CLOSED until the 11th instant in-
clusive. Each Proprietor will be expected to produce his Certifi-
cate of Shares on application for his Dividend, if required.

IVERPOOL UNION BANK.-
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that a DIVIDEND of
Three per Cent. on the Capital Stock of the Company for the Half-
Year ending the 31st December last (being at the rate of Six per
Cent. per Annum), together with a Bonus of 4s. per Share, will be
paid to the Proprietors on and after the 9th instant.
The Transfer Books will be CLOSED from the sth to the 9th
instant inclusive.

The ANNUAL MEETING of the PROPRIETORS will be held
in the Clarendon-rooms, on WEDNESDAY, the 13th February, at
One o'clock.—By order of the Board,
JAMES LISTER, Manager.

Brunswick•street, Jan. 3, 1856.

LIVERPOOL DOCKS.
ALTERATION OF DOCK RATES,

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that from and
after the Fifth day of January, 1856, the several Rates and
Duties now payable to the Trustees of the Liverpool Docks in
respect of tonnage, lighthouses, floating lights, and goods, will be
discontinued to be collected and received ; and in lieu thereof
such Rates and Duties will thenceforth be payable to the said
Trustees as have been recently ascertained and fixed by the Dock
Committee, and are set forth in a certain New Book of Rates now
in course of publication, and of which book copies may be ob-
tained on application at the Treasurer's Office, on and after the
31st December instant, and on payment of one shilling and six-
pence for each copy thereof.
By order, DANIEL MASON, Secretary.
Dock-office, Liverpool, Dec. 27,1855.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1856-01-08

SCO`PrISH EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY'

INSTITUTED 1 8.3 1
Incorporated by Special Act of Parliament.

,aetaberi
The Fund accumulated from the Contributions of g.
.4
exceeds NINE HUNDRED THOUSAND POUNDS'
The Annual Revenue exceeds ONE HUNDRED .and
SIP.'
THREE THOUSAND POUNDS. Oi4
The amount of existing Assurances exceeds FOUR MU'
and a QUARTER STERLING. gel
The amount paid to tl!et,Rtmntatiyies gvdneariclovoko

is upwards of SIX HUNDRED and MIT TH04144
POUNDS, of which SEVENTY-EIGHT THOUSAND p' A
are Bonus additions. fr
THE NEXT DIVISION of PROFITS TAKESPLACE k- to fr,
IST of MARCH, 1856, and Policies effected before that 01' or
ceive One Year's additional Bonus over those effected after
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1856-01-08

(FROM THE MORNING POST.)

TURIN, 6th.—General Marmora leaves to-morrow for Paris.
HA.3II3IIRGII, 6th.—The Sound Dues Conference is inde-
finitely postponed.
BERLIN, 6th.—lt is confidently stated that Austria seriously
intends to submit to the Germanic Diet the propositions for
peace which she has forwarded to St. Petersburg.

[BY ELECTRIC & INTERNATIONAL TELEGRAPHS.]

LONDON, Monday Night.

A Cabinet Council will be held at the Foreign-office on
Friday.

THE MILITARY COUNCIL IN PARIS.

The representatives of England at the Military Council to
be held at Paris, namely, the Duke of Cambridge, Sir E. Lyons,
Sir R. Airey, Sir H. Jones, and Admiral Dundas, leave town
to•morrow for the French metropolis.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1856-01-08

Next wee!.

On WEDNESDAY, the Ifith instant, at Twelve o'clock, at the
Public Sale-room, Excbange-buildings,
995 Bales GAMBIER,
804 Bags SAGO FLOUR,
869 Bags
61 Bales } Bombay MADDER ROOTS,
53 Bags POPPYSEED,
A Quantity Damaged SEED.
Apply to T. and H. LITTLEDALE and CO., Brokers.

On WEDNESDAY, the 16th instant, at Twelve o'clock, at the
Public Sale-room, Exchange-buildings,
1651 Bags SALTPETRE,
50 Cases CASTOR OIL,
Per Harold, from Calcutta.—Apply to Messrs. THOMAS and JoHN
BROCKLEBANK, Merchants, or to
T. and H. LITTLEDALE and Co., Brokers.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1856-01-08

THE LIVERPOOL AND LONDON —fll6
AND LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY.
CAPITAL, TWO MILLIONS. .
ESTABLISHED IN 1836.
Empowered by Acts of Parliament.
OFFICES.
37, C A S2TO E21:51,20'
UARE La 2
v. I.
DUNI 13 0 0 1 •
AND
61, KING-STREET, MANCHESTER. onAl
Persons whose Fire Policies with this Company exinteo7. the
25th instant, are respectfully reminded that feCeiP" Liver'
renewal of the same will be found at the Head Offices in „tire
pool, Lyndon, and Manchester, and in the hands of the
rosy
Agents.
DAMAGE occasioned by EXPLOSION of GAS is nolf alerteolir
as a Loss under the Company's Fire Policies; no Endorseta
Extra Premium being required.
SWINTON BOULT, Secretary to the COIDPan, Y..etreei,
AGENT FOE BIRKENHEAD.—Mr. Robert Hughes, Branaoll
Hamilton-square.
December, 1855.

THE ENGLISH AND IRISH AN6
CHURCH AND UNIVERSITY ASS
OCIETY. T.nudoD
4, Trafalgar square, Charing-cross. ...-
OFFICES.. 90, High-street, Oxford. and
111, Grafton-street, Dublin.
{
2, Chapel-street, Liverpool.
DIRECTORS, *c., IN LIVERPOOL
DIRECTORS:

The Rev. Henry Hampton, M.A.
The Rev. Abraham flume, D.C.L., LL.D.
The Rev. George Winter Warr, M.A.
MEDICAL REFEREE:
John Hey, Es q., 2, Erskine-street.
StrtIVETOR :

H. P. Homer, Esq., BA, Basnett-street.
LOCAL SECRETARY AND AGENT:
Francis Horner, Esq., Solicitor, 2, Chapel-
street...,
Every description of Assurance and Annuity is enterts,
may be dependent upon the existence of One, Two, or
Lives. t
A diminution of Half-a-year is made on the 21130104 r
miums when persons Assure within Six Months of t--
Birth-day.
Provision for Old Age and Annuities may be purchasen_ea'Al
at some ages considerably lower than those of many oth'
ranee Companies.
A Special Table has been calculated for this Office, ItOt-
Interest at the rate of 4 per cent. per annum is alloW7,
Policy-holders upon all Premiums paid by them until dear;clC°
Forms of Proposal and every information may be obtaoo,
application to the Head Office, or any of the Society's Age. n
JOHN EDMUND COX, M.A., F.S-A.„,;',4,
Chairman of the London
JAMES GEAVES HOOTON, Secretall.„

ss°4
SPECIAL NOTICE.—THE BooKs OF THE SOCIETY CLIreCP
IST MARCH, AND PROPOSALS LODGED AT THE HEArfr°
OR AT ANY OF THE AGENCIES, ON OR BEFORE THA1:00.
WILL SECURE /MB ADVANTAGE OF THE PRESENT 08'
ENTRY, AND ONB YEAR'S ADDITIONAL BONUS OVER 1,

APPLICANTS. - i
MUTUAL LIFE ASSUR.A.Ne

THE WHOLE PROFITS DIVIDED AMONGST THE ASSITOD'
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1856-01-08

DEPLORABLE STATE OF FINLAND.

The accounts from Finland give a deplorable state of affairs,
owing to the high prices of provisions and the blockade. In
many places bread had risen 60 per cent., and other kinds of
food 100 per cent. Fuel was also an enormous price.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1856-01-08

Obina.

Will have quick despatch.
For SHANGHAI, DIRECT,
The fine British-built Barque
JAMES SCOTT,
Captain PITT ;
340 tons; A 1 at Lloyd's for twelve years; is just now being tho-
roughly overhauled and coppered. This vessel is well known in
the China trade for making rapid passages and delivering her
cargoes in first-rate order.—For further particulars, apply to
Messrs. SYERS, WALKER, and SYERS; or to
W. 0. YOUNG,
19, Dale-street, Liverpool ; 54, Cross •street, Manchester ;
Sun-court, Cornhill, London.

Has half her cargo engaged, and will be despatched in all this
month.
For HONG KONG, Direct,
k.f The splendid Aberdeen built clipper Ship
STORNOWAY,
H. L. HART, Commander,.
at LCoYd's thirteen years ; 593 tons register. This beautiful
vessel, well known in the trade as having made the most rapid
passages on record, is the best opportunity for shippers desirous
of quick despatch : loading in Salthouse Dock.—For terms of
freight, &c., apply to Messrs. SYERS, WALKER, and SYERS, or to
W. 0. YOUNG, 19, Dale-street, Liverpool ;
54, Cross-street, Manchester; Sun-court, Cornhill, London.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1856-01-08

VAR LE TIE S.

ANOTHER RIGHT MAN IN THE RIGHT PLACE.—We un-
derstand that the direction of the city electric telegraph has
been entrusted to Alderman Wire.—Conic Times.
A JUDGE OF PORK.—" No man," says Mrs. Partington,
" was better calculated to judge of pork than my poor husband
was; when he was a living man, he knew what good hogs
were, for he bad been brought up with 'em from childhood. '
-

A PUBLICAN'S WIT.—A publican in Stokes'-croft, pro-
voked, a few days ago, by the impropriety of some Land
Transports billetted on him, exclaimed, " I honour and wish
every success to her Majesty's arms, but as for their sup-
porters, they are beasts.—Bristol paper.
THE WAY TO THE WORICHOUSE.—John Reeve was ac-
costed on the Kensington-road by an elderly female, with a
small bottle of gin in her hand. " Pray, sir—l beg, your
pardon—is this the way to the workhouse ?" John gave her
a look of clerical dignity, and pointing to the bottle, gravely
said, " No, madam, but that is."

DISCIPLINE IN CHILDHOOD.--I am firmly persuaded that
indulgence infallibly produces selfishness and hardness of
heart, and that nothing but a pretty severe discipline and
control can lay the foundation of a magnanimous character.—
Lord Jeffrey.

WHICH Is THE WEARER SEX P—Females are called the
weaker sex, but why? If they are not strong, who is ? When
men must wrap themselves in thick garments, and encase the
whole in a stout overcoat to shut out the cold, women in thin
silk dresses, with neck and shoulders bare, or nearly so, say
they are perfectly comfortable! When men wear waterproof
boots over woollen hose, and encase the whole in indiarubber,
to keep them from freezing, women wear thin silk hose and
cloth shoes, and pretend not to feel the cold ! When men
cover their heads with furs, and then complain of the severity
of the weather, women hang an apology for a bonnet at the
back of their heads, and ride or walk about in north-east
winds, professing not to suffer at all !

NEBUCHADNEZZAR'S HUNTING DIARY.—A correspondent
of the Northern Ensign says a book is shortly to be published
by Colonel Rawlinson upon further discoveries he has made :
" He found Nebuchadnezzar's hunting diary with notes, and
here and there a portrait of his dogs, sketched by himself,
with his name under it. He mentions in it having been ill,
and whilst he was delirous, he thought he had been turned
out to graze like the beasts of the field. Is not this a wonder-
ful corroboration of Scripture ? Rawlinson also found a pot
of preserved in an excellent state, and gave some to the Queen
to taste. How little Nebuchadnezzar's cook dreamt, when
making them, that, 26 centuries after, the Queen of Eng-
land would eat some of the identical preserves that figured at
her master's table."
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1856-01-08

Ipublic Notices.

INT 0R T H AND SOUTH WALES BANK.
TWENTY-FOURTH DIVIDEND.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that a DIVIDEND at the rate
of Six per Cent. per Annum, on the Capital Stock of the Com-
pany, for the Half-year ended Slat ultimo, will be paid to the Pro-
prietors, free of Income-Tax, on and after the 14th instant, at the
Head-office, and the respective Branches.
The Transfer Books will be CLOSED from this date to the 14th
instant inclusive.—By order of the Board,
GEORGE RAE, General Manager.

Liverpool, Jan. 3, 1856.

T. IVERPOOL BOROUGH BANK.
THIRTY-FIFTH DIVIDEND.
The DIRECTORS of the LIVERPOOL BOROUGH BANK
give NOTICE to the Proprietors, that they hereby declare a Half-
Yearly DIVIDEND, at the rate of Seven per Cent. per Annum, on
the paid-up Capital of the Company, and that such Dividend will
be payable at the Bank, on and after WEDNESDAY, the 9th inst.
—By order of the Board,

JOHN P. GEORGE SMITH, Manager.
Dated at Liverpool, this Ist day of January, 1856.
The Transfer Books will be CLOSED until the 11th instant in-
clusive. Each Proprietor will be expected to produce his Certifi-
cate of Shares on application for his Dividend, if required.

LIVERPOOL UNION BANK.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that a DIVIDEND of
Three per Cent. on the Capital Stock of the Company for the Half-
Year ending the 31st December last (being at the rate of Six per
Cent. per Annum), together with a Bonus of 4s. per Share, will be
paid to the Proprietors on and after the 9th instant.
The Transfer Books will be CLOSED from the sth to the 9th
instant inclusive.

The ANNUAL MEETING of the PROPRIETORS will be held
in the Clarendon-rooms, on WEDNESDAY, the 13th February, at
One o'clock.—By order of the Board,
JAMES LISTER, Manager.

Brunswick-street, Jan. 3, 1856.

LIVERPOOL DOCKS.
ALTERATION OF DOCK RATES.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that from and
after the Fifth day of January, 1856, the several Rates and
Duties now payable to the Trustees of the Liverpool Docks in
respect of tonnage, lighthouses, floating lights, and goods, will be
discontinued to be collected and received ; and in lieu thereof
such Rates and Duties will thenceforth be payable to the said
Trustees as have been recently ascertained and fixed.by the Dock
Committee, and are set forth in a certain New Book of Rates now
in course of publication, and of which book copies may be ob-
tained on application at the Treasurer's Office, on and after the
31st December instant, and on payment of one shilling and six-
pence for each copy thereof.
By order, DANIEL MASON, Secretary.
Dock-office, Liverpool, Dec. 27, 1855.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1856-01-08

ST. GEORGE'S-HALL.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN,
that a
PERFORMANCE
will take place on
THE ORGAN, IN ST. GEORGE'S-HALL,
On SATURDAY next, the 12th instant, at Three o'clock in the
Afternoon ;
And on MONDAY EVENING next, the 14th instant, at Half-past
Seven o'clock.
Admission, 6d. each. Money will be received at the doors.
The doors will be opened, on Saturday, at Two o'clock ; and on
Monday Evening, at Half-past Six o'clock.
Entrance at the North End, opposite Shaw's-brow. To prevent
confusion, change cannot be given.
Town-1411, Jan. 7, 1856.

CONCERT-HALL, LORD NELSON-STREET.
SATURDAY EVENING CONCERTS.
On SATURDAY EVENING next, the 12th instant,

ARTISTES.
Mrs. TENNANT (late Miss Sims Reeve), Miss POOLE,
Mr. TENNANT, Mr. GEORGE DOLBY,
FLUTE.—Mr. R. S. PRA'ITEN.
ACCOMPANIEST.-Mr. C. BLAGROVE.
To commence at Eight o'clock. Admission : Body, 3d.; Side
Galleries, 6d.; Reserved Seats, Is.

NIGHTS WITH WORKING MEN.
In the CLASS-1:00M of the CONCERT HALL, HUGH STOWELL
BROWN on SOCIAL ECONOMICS, on THURSDAY, the 17th
January instant. To commence at Eight. Admission, 3d.

FRENCH CLASSES.—French Classes, conducted by Professor
L. P. GUILLAUME LEA (of the Royal University of Paris), every
MONDAY EVENING, at Half-past Eight o'clock. Admission 3d.
SINGING CLASSES. —Singing Classes under the super-
intendence of Mr. and Mrs. SC kRISBRICK, every Txtrasnav
EVENING, at Eight o'clock. The instruction is on the most
popular system, and the cheapest music is used. Admission, 3d.
PUBLIC NEWSROi)M.—The Public Newsroom is open Daily,
(Sundays excepted.) Admission Id.
JOHN CALDERWOOD, Secretary.

ACONCERT will be given in the CLAYTON-HALL,
Ciayton-square, on THURSDAY EVENING next, the 10th
instant, by
A BAND AND CHORUS OF FIFTY PERFORMERS,
Members of the Philharmonic and other Societies.
Reserved Seats and Body, Is.; Upper Gallery, 6d. Doors open
at Half-past Seven ; Performance to commence at Eight.

lIVERPOOL INFIRMARY FOR CHILDREN.
■ —The attendance of the Friends and Subscribers to the
INFIRMARY FUR CHILDREN is particularly requested at the
ANNUAL PUBLIC MEETING, to be held in the Common Hall,
Philadelphia-chambers, Hackin's-hey, on MONDAY next, the 14th
instant, at Twelve o'clock.—By order
,C. lIRITTAN, Hon. Sec.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1856-01-08

BIRKENHEAD, LANCASHIRE, & CHESHIRE
JUNCTION RAILWAY COMPANY.

LOANS ON DEBENTURES.

The DIRECTORS of the BIRKENHEAD,.LANCASHIRE, and
CHESHIRE JUNCTION RAILWAY COMPANY are prepared to
receive TENDERS for LOANS, to replace amounts falling due.
Tenders to be addressed .to the SECRETARY, at the Company's
Offices, Birkenhead.—By order,
Birkenhead, Jan. 1, 1856. W. JOHNSTON, Secretary.

LIVERPOOL DOCKS.
LOANS OF MONEY.

THE COMMITTEE of the LIVERPOOL DOCKS
DO HEREBY GIVE NOTICE, that they are willing to
RECEIVE LOANS of MONEY, upon the Security of the Bonds
of the Trustees of the Liverpool Docks, for Terms of Three,
Five, or Seven Years, at the option of the Lenders.
The Interest is payable Half•yearly at the Bankers of the
Trustees, here or in London.

All offers to be addressed to GEO. V. TANTON, Esq., Treasurer,
Dock-office, Liverpool.
By order, DANIEL MASON, Secretary.
Dock-office, Liverpool, June 28, 1855.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1856-01-08

A. H O L DE N,
OF EXETER,
HAVING PURCHASED THE STOCK AND BUSINESS OF A
BOOKSELLER AND STATIONER,

RECENTLY CONDUCTED BY MESSRS. DEIOHTON ANDLAUGHTON,
(Successors to Mr. Grapel,)
RESPECTFULLY solicits a continuance of that
support and encouragement so long afforded by the No-
bility, Gentry, and Public at large to his predecessors, and he
trusts, by constant and unwearied attention, promptness, and
moderate charges, to deserve the same.
The present Miscellaneous Stock of Books and Stationery
having passed into his hands on favourable terms, he has deter-
mined. for a limited period, to offer the whole at a great reduc-
tion, in order to effect a clearance, and make room for other
purchases. A considerable discount will be allowed for ready
money.

OPENING OF THE CRYSTAL PALACE,
LONDON.
Ladies, Gentlemen, and Families are recommended to the
CLARENDON
PRIVATE BOARDING-HOUSE,
17 and 18,—ARUNDEL-STREET, STRAND,-17 and 18.
Coffee Room 40 feet long, with every homely comfort.
Close to Theatres, Parks, City, and Rail to Exhibition.
Bed and Breakfast, 3s. per day.

TO PRIVATE FAMILIES.

AT ANDERSON'S, 5, CASTLE-STREET,

MERCHANTS' DINING-ROOMS.

FINE OLD WHISKY.
Scotch Glenlivet and Islay.
Irish Jameson's Dublin L.L.
90 Fine Old Cork L.L.
Warranted of the very Finest Qualities, 16/6 per Gallon.

BRANDY, Martell's (Pale or Brown)
Best London GIN
„ Jamaica RUM

30/0
12/0
16/0

WINES.

Fine Old Port
„ Golden and Pale Sherry
Best
Extraordinary Old Pale .....

48/0,
36/0,
42/0,

54/0, 60/0
38/0, 40/0
48/0, 54/0
60/0, 72/0

CHAMPAGNE AND OTHER WINES.

A Single Bottle of any of the above Sold.

Orders taken at the Bar of Rooms, or "Order Office."

Orders sent;to all parts of the Country on receipt of
Post-office Order.

PORTER and ALES supplied, in Pints and Quarts, of
the Best Qualities.

ANDERSON'S, 5, CASTLE-STREET.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1856-01-08

tburation

LIVERPOOL
EDUCATIONAL ESTABLISHMENT,
Conducted by the Principal,
DR. W. M. FISHER, A.M., F.R.A.S.,
Will be RE-OPENED on TUESDAY, the 22d instant.
WANTED, a JUNIOR ASSISTANT, of Protestant Principles,
who has been accustomed to the general routine of Scholastic
Tuition. First-class Testimonials will be required.

BOARDING AND DAY ACADEMY,
5, PARLIAMENT-PLACE, UPPER PARLIAMENT-STREET,
Conducted by Mr. D. WRIGHT, with the assistance of expe-
rienced Masters.
The principal object of this Academy is to Educate Young
Gentlemen for Commercial Pursuits. The course of Instruction
comprises English, French, Drawing, the Practical Branches of
Mathematics, the Elements of the Latin and Greek Classics, and
the Sacred Scriptures.
The BOARDERS, who consist of a limited number, are treated
as Members of the Family. Terms (including Board and Educa-

tion) from 30 to 35 Guineas per Annum. -
The Scholastic Duties of this Establishment will be RESUMED
on MONDAY next, the 14th instant.
Prospectuses, containing Terms and numerous References, may
be had on application.

CLIFTON-PARK ACADEMY,
BIRKENHEAD,
Will be RE-OPENED on THURSDAY, the 19th instant.—Prospec-
tuses may be procured from Mr. SoRLEY, at the Academy.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1856-01-08

TO TfrN CO UXCIL MEETINGS.

ON Tuesday, a meeting of the Council was held for the
purpose of appointing trustees, &c., for the different local
institutions :—ln compliance with the terms of the trust,
the Mayor was appointed a trustee, under a local Act of 9th
Geo. IV., for enabling the trustees of Mrs. Ann Molyneux's
Charities, in Liverpool, to grant building leases, and for
better vesting the estates in them.—The Mayor and Messrs.
Fleming and Gregson were -appointed trustees, under the
local Act of 7th Geo. IV., for establishing St. James's Ceme-
tery.—The Mayor and Mr. Alderman Bennett were chosen to
execute the powers given to the mayor and senior aldermen
by the Local Act of 10th Geo. IV., cap. 15, relating to the
School for the Indigent Blind, at Liverpool, nd the chapel
attached thereto.—The next proceeding was t appointment
of forty-one members of the Council as commissioners, to.
carry into execution the Local Act sth Geo. IV., for the better
regulation and encouragement of pilots, and the appointment
of three members of the Council as auditors under the act.
All the members were re-appointed, except in those instances
where there had been changes in the Council, in which cases
Mr. J. M. Wood, Mr. J. Bigham, and Mr. J. Moss, all of
whom had left the Council, were succeeded respectively by
Mr. J. Lawrence, Mr. Shen, and Mr. Roger Haydock.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1856-01-08

THURSDAY, JANUARY 3.—Wind S.

ARRIVED.—Charles Horsfall, Finlay, from Bonny—Montauk,
Lincoln, Galveston—Habana, Grinda, Havannah and Vigo—
Margaret (s.s.), Harrison, Havre—Great Britain (s.s.), Gray,
Portsmouth.
SAILED.—Minho (s.s.), Bruce, Lisbon Countess Morley,
Smith, Gibraltar Carack, Stephen, New Orleans Zagara,
Thomas, Alexandria.
Felicity, Ross, hence at St. Jago de Cuba.
HONG KONG, Nov. 15.—The greater portion of the silk ex In-
vincible, from Shanhgai to London, has been saved in a sound
state; but the bulk of the tea being damaged has been sold.
ALEXANDRIA, DEC. 22:—The greater portion of the cargo has
been saved from the Lauriston, of Holyhead, from Newport to
this port, with railway iron, stranded near Rosetta, 14th Dec.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1856-01-08

takes the Record for its organ ; and that, speakin-g of
the alienation of the working classes from public
worship, the Record declares its foremost cause to be
" the vicious arrangement of nearly all our churches
and chapels." "It is important," (says the writer)
" when we speak of this, to bear in mind the real date
and origin of the evil of which we complain. The
pew-system, or rather the whole internal arrangement
of the churches and chapels-of the metropolis; is not
ancient : it is not Roman Catholic, nor is it Protestant.
It took its rise nearly two centuries after the Reforma-
tion, in one of the darkest *and most deplorable periods
of the whole British history. . . . The first half
of the last century, within which most of the present
churches and chapels were built, was a period in which
religion, morals, science, and literature were all at the
lowest ebb. Unblushing corruption in the govern-
ment, and vulgar selfishness among the people, cha-
racterised the age. Yet a traditional respect for the
religion established by the law still existed. The
churches of the City were rebuilt; and, as the West-
minster parishes largely increased in population, new
churches were built for them. But, throughout the
whole, one principle of action is everywhere discernable.
The upper and middle classes built the churches for
themselves. Examine any of them, and see what pro-
vision is made for the largest class of all—the work-
ing men and their families. Enter St. Clement's
Church, or St. Martin's, St. Paul's, Covent-Garden,
St. George's, Bloomsbury, or St. John's Chapel, and
see what seats have been provided for those who form
two-thirds of the population. A few benches up the
middle aisle, or at the back of the galleries, constitute
nearly the whole accommodation set apart for those
whose numbers, in the immediate vicinity, must be
told by thousands. What wonder is it, then, if the
mechanic, entering such a church, and feeling himself
regarded as almost an intruder, resolves to go there
no more ? Is not the resolution, on the part of a man
not yet religious, a very natural one P The truth is,
we have gone in the very teeth of St. James's injunc-
tions, and are now ' reaping that which we have
sown." The simple remedy is repentance, and imme-
diate restitution."

This, from such a quarter, is a hopeful sign; and
we would earnestly commend it to the attention of all,
especially in Liverpool, who lament the Church's pre-
sent inefficiency, and wish to see it remedied.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1856-01-08

attstralia.

LOADING BERTH, COBURO DOCK.
" BLACK BALL" LINE OF
BRITISH & AUSTRALIAN ROYAL MAIL PACKETS.

Under contract with H. 51. Government to convey the Royal
Mails to and from Australia every month, and to make the
passage in 65 days under penalty.

SAILING ON THE FIFTH OF EVERY MONTH.

LIVERPOOL TO MELBOURNE,
(Taking Goods for GEELONG.)

PACKET OF THE 5Th FEBRUARY.

The splendid first-clas Clipper-ship
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1856-01-08

LIVERPOOL CORN MARKET.--THIS DAY.

Th(uth we noted a good arrival of Wheat, Flour, and In-
dian Corn, from America, for the week ending Friday last,
nearly the whole came to hand before the end of December ;
and having had few additional grain ships since then, the
total supplies of the past seven days are insignificant, com-
pared with those previously received, most of which are now
sold fre— the Quay or gone into warehouse,
The str mgthening tone experienced here at the close of the
week has been simultaneous with a similar stiffening tendency
in other British and Irish markets,as regards Wheat; and
though we have not had by any means an active demand here
in the interval, prices continue fully supported, in the expec-
tation that millers, being much less freely supplied of late
weeks with home growth, of which a considerable proportion
comes out in inferior condition, will still have to resort largely
to the outports ilk' their weekly requirements. Flour has
ruled quiet but firm, and Indian Corn has not given way, not-
withstanding the demand is confined entirely to retail parcels
for shipment.

Thee e was a good attendance of buyers at this day's mar-
ket, with a fair inquiry for Wheat and Flour. Sales of the
former were effected at an advance of about I.d. per 701b5.;
and of the latter at 6d. per barrel dearer. Other articles were
in little demand, at about last week's prices.

Lerimiroot.i Printed sad pnblisbed by IL P. Tneonts,
Y. Percy-otteet, at No. 4, et. Ooooseo.trossist.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1856-01-29

THE EAST.

MA.ESEILLES, January 27.
The Hydaspe has arrived with advices from Constantinople
of the 17th, and from the Crimea of the 15th inst.
Despatches left at 9 a.m.
The Times' correspondent at. Constantinople, writing on
the 17th of January, says,—

The English transport Apollo has been wrecked in the
Dardanelles. The captain has blown his brains out.
The first conference respecting the rights of the Christians
in Turkey was held yesterday.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1856-01-29

VARIETIES.

DISCOVERY OF A MINE OF CASTILE SOAP California
(says the .Alta-California) is certainly a wonderful country,
and every week some new " resources" are developed. Of
late, we have had "diamonds," " plumbago," " green glass,"
and "blue mass ;" and now it seems, by the following, which
we take from the Sonora Herald, in which it is related in all
seriousness, that a Castile soap mine has been discovered—
who says this is not a great country ?—" We have in our pos-
session an article taken out of a shaft in the Table Mountain,
about a mile and a half from Vallecito, which has all the
appearances and characteristics (except taste and smell) of
Castile soap. We have tried the article, and find it to answer
all the purposes of good soap. It was brought to us by Mr.
Dinsmore of the Kennebec claim, and he states that his com-
pany and the miners in that vicinity use it altogether for
washing clothes, &e., instead of soap. They struck on this
soap vein about 15 feet from the surface of the ground, and
the vein is about 15 feet in thickness, running into the moun-
tain at an angle of about 45 degrees. We can assure our
readers that this statement is no hoax. We have seen and
used the article. What it is we cannot say. As a person who
witnessed it remarked, `it looks like soap, feels like soap,
acts like soap, and is soap—only it isn't.' Samples of it have
been sent to San Francisco, to undergo the process of chemical
analysation."

MORE ASTOUNDING DISCOVERIES.—TabIe Mountain,
whether, as is contended by some of the interior papers, it is
the ancient Ophir, or not, must certainly be a wonderful place,
producing not only gold in large quantities, but Castile soap
and oysters ! It is not at all improbable, as discoveries pro-
gress now, that some time in the course of the present week,
the hungry miners digging into its bowels will find a large
basin of ready-made clam or oyster soup, smoking hot, and
seasoned with all the condiments. The Union Democrat re-
lates the following as the latest Table Mountain discovery :
Among other new discoveries that have been made in the
mountain since last week, we may mention that bushels of
oyster-shells, in a partially decomposed state, have been taken
from the Jackson claim, by Mr. Chamberlain, at a depth of
one hundred and fifty-nine feet—some retaining the rough
appearance of oysters just lifted from the bed of a bay, while
others were in such a state of decomposition as to present only
the inner lamina, of a beautiful pearly texture. The mixed
deposit of sediment and quartz pebbles, in which these shells
are found, abound in gold. Pure lime, equal in appearance
and value to the manufactured article, has also been found in
great quantities, in tunnelling the mountain a few miles below
the Pass."
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1856-01-29

THE WAR.

Letters from the Crimea to the 15th instant have arrived.
wlne demolition of the docks proceeds. 8,000 lbs. o! pm% der
were employed in one explosion. The result was very satis-
factory. The Russian batteries were silent. The weather
'las variable.

Letters from Kertch to the Bth inst. contain nothing of
importance. The ice had begun to break up, and the
thaw would prevent a Russian attack.

PARTICIPATION OF PRUSSIA IN THE PEACE

NEGOCIATIONS.

The correspondent of the Morning Post, under date Berlin,
Jan 28, says :—" The participation of Prussia in the negocia•
pons for peace and the conferences is considered almost cer-
tain—France having renounced its opposition, and Enght.d
alone still raising some difficulties."
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1856-01-29

PORTRAITS

OF
ARCHDEACON BROOKS.

PARTIES desirous of obtaining COPIES of
PORTRAITS of the late TEN. ARCHDEACON BROOKS
can obtain them by applying to Mr. THOMAS WEsTcovr, 45,
Church-street.

Prints, Proofs, Autographs, and Artists' Proofs from the
Original Picture.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1856-01-29

RAILWAY REFORM.

WE have before called attention to the condition of
the enormous amount of capital invested in railways,
and its manifest want of due appreciation when judged
of by the quotations in Railway Share lists. Much
of this is to be attributed to the disfavour in which
this species of investment has fallen, owing- to the
senseless opposition of rival Directors, and the great
amount of capital literally wasted in Parliamentary
and legal expenses,—a state of affairs by no means
improved by the exposures which occasionally take
place, as instanced some time since in the case of the
celebrated Railway King, and more recently in the
doings of the Eastern Counties Railway Board. It is
hardly, therefore, a matter of surprise that the pro-
mises of future dividends should be looked upon with
somewhat of suspicion, and that the public, before
making an investment in such apparently uncertain
securities, should require an ample margin for pre-
sumed contingencies. Shareholders complain, and
with justice, of unprofitable branches constructed, and
of competing trains being run without profit ; while
those who have the property at stake, with dividends
becoming small by degrees and miserably less, are
altogether at the mercy of Directors, who may com-
pensate themselves by the emoluments and patronage
attaching to their office. It has long been an object
of ardent desire to obtain a remedy for this unsatis.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1856-01-29

CONTRACT FOR COAL.

THE TRUSTEES of the LIVERPOOL DOCKS
are willing to receive TENDERS for a Two Years' Supply of
STEAM COAL for their Land and Floating Steam Engines, &c.
The Specification may be seen at the Dock Surveyor's Office,
south side of Coburg Dock, any day, betwixt the hours of 9, a.m.,
and 6, p.m., until FRIDAY, the Ist February next.
Tenders, sealed, endorsed " Tender for Coal." and addressed
" to the Chairman of the Sub-committee of Dock Works," to be
sent in to this Office not later than 10, a.m., on SATURDAY, the
2nd day of February next.
By. order. DANIEL MASON, Secretary.
Dock-Secretary's Office, 14th January, 1856.