biglam/hmd_newspapers huggingface dataset:
The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1855-08-14

rARIETIES.

WHICH is the best Way to make a coat last ? Why,
make the vest and trousers first.

WHY cannot a gentleman legally possess a short
walking-stick ? Because it can never be-long to him.
THERE'S no place like home unless you havn't got
one, then anywhere is better than nowhere.
A CANDID LAWYER.---" Do you think I'll get justice
done me ?" said a culprit to a counsel. " I don't think
you will," replied the other ; " for I see two men on
the jury who are opposed to hanging."
" I'm bored to death," said a slatternly girl. "Yes,
I perceive you have holes in your stockings," was the
rejoinder.

PITHY FABLE.—Once upon a time a tree fell upon
a woodman ; the woodman reproached, but the tree
with a bow replied, "I didn't do it until you axed
me."

AN Irish guide told Dr. James Johnson, who wished
for a reason why echo was always of the feminine
gender, that " Maybe it was because she always had
the last word."

" THERE is no truth in men," said a lady in com-
pany ; " they are like musical instruments, which
sound a variety of tones." "In other words, madam,"
said a wit, who chanced to be present, " you believe
that all men are lyres !"
A GRAMMATICAL CHARACTER.---A worthy minister,
noted for his wit, on being asked what kind of a per-
son the wife of Mr. - was, replied, " I will give you
her grammatical character. She is a noun substantive
---seen, felt, and heard."

A GENTLEMAN, of the name of Pepper, had been
several times thrown from a spirited horse, and was
relating the circumstance to a friend, and at the same
time observing that he had never given his horse a
name. " I think," replied his friend, " you should call
him Peppercaster."

A LITTLE COMFORT.—The wife of Joseph T. Little,
of Arnold, recently made her husband a present of
three little Littles at one birth. We trust that the
fortunate father will be able to appreciate in proper
time the full force of the old adage—" Every ' Little'
helps."—American Courier.

INNOCENTLY POPPING THE QUESTION.—"CharIes,"
said a young lady to her lover, " there is nothing inte-
resting in the paper to-day, is there, dear P" " No,
love ; but I hope there will be one day, when we both
shall be interested." The lady blushed, and said, of
course, " For shame, Charles."
A QUAKER, who was examined before a court, for
not using any other language than " thee," " thou,"
and " friend,' was asked by the presiding functionary
---" Pray, Sir, do you know what we sit here for ?'
" Yea, verily, I," said the Quaker, " three of ye for
two dollars each day, and the fat ono in the middle for
one thousand dollars a year'
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1855-08-14

RANKIN'S NEW PATENT

SMUT MACHINE AND CORN SCREEN is a
great improvement, having a simultaneous double. action
upon the Grain, extracting sand seeds and light matter in one
process; also, an Improved Separator.

RANKIN'S NEW PATENT
B 0 N E M 1.1; L S

are a decided improvement upon those in ordinary use, take
ess power, and work much more efficiently, grinding to dust the
hardest bones.

SOLE MAKERS OF THE ABOVE:
R. AND J. RANKIN

MILLWRIGHTS, ENGIYE E R S, IRONFOU/ORIIS, &a.,
UNION FOUNDRY, MIA CHESTER-STREET,
LIVERPOOL. • .

Agents for
CHANTER'S PATE •:T FURNACE BARS,
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1855-08-14

LEGAL INTELLIGENCE.

BOYLE v. WrsEmAILL-At the Croydon Assizes a new trial
in this case was fixed for to-day, but after a consultation
between the counsel it was postponed till to-morrow, but it is
understood that it will be settled; the
.Cardinal probably
paying all the costs, including the damages given to Mr.
Boyle at Kingston Assizes.

THE WAR.

DESPATCH FROM GENERAL SIMPSON:

The Gazette contains a despatch from General iiMpson
dated 31st July.

Notwithstanding the rocky nature of the gronnd.and light-
ness of the nights, the works were steadily thirugh slowly
advanced in the direction of the Redan.

An agreeable change had taken place in the weather ; heavy
showers of rain had occasionally fallen.

Several reconnaissances had been made from the Valley of
Baidar towards Ozenbash, Aitodor, and through Phoros Pass
towards Allupka—the enemy nowhere appearing in any force;
but the narrowness of the mountain road, with the exception_
of the Woronzow, makes it unnecessary for them to alter their
concentrated position on the heights of Mackenzie and the
Plateau of the Belbeck.
Health of the troops continued satisfactory..

Casualties from 27th to 29th July, inclusive .—Killed, 1
sergeant and 11 rank and file. Wounded, Lieut. A. Goren,
19th, slightly; Captain L. Thornton, 44th, slightly; MajOrC.
F. Campbell, 460, slightly; Captain N. Steevens, 88th,
slightly; Assistant-Surgeon E. Lundy, 79th, slightly; 2 ser-
geants, and 106 rank and file.

Prince Gortschakoff telegraphs on the 9th :—" There is
nothing new. The fire of the enemy is weak."

The Times' Paris correspondent, writes :—" A private letter
from St. Petersburg mentions that great depression prevails
among all classes in that city, owing to the duration of the
war, which completely paralyses all branches of commerce and
industry. This depression has gained even the leading per-
sonages of the old Russian party, hitherto so warlike, but who
are now beginning to despond. Nearly all labour is suspended
in the manufacturing quarters, in consequence of the want of
primary materials, which no longer arrive from abroad, and
also from the want of hands—all being employed in the defence
of the empire. The produce of the soil has no longer a market
abroad, and in the interior business is at a stand still, and
articles of the most indispensable kind have attained an exor-
bitant price. Coffee, sugar, and salt are now luxuries hardly,
to be seen, except on the sacrifice of money imposed by the
present circumstances; and the number of Bayards who will.
be ruined by the war is beyond all idea."
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1855-08-14

,i-k.RD.

to remain in the ground after the tops die down, as,
in the event of wet weather, they will make fresh
roots, which prevents their keeping. Get a good
breadth of cabbage planted thickly in rich ground to
furnish winter greens.—Gardener's Chronicle.
IMPROVING FRUIT, &c.—A correspondent of the
Gardeners' Chronicle says," I have, from observation
and a series of trials, ascertained that all sorts of fruits
can be raised about one third larger than they usually
are, and their qualities much improved, simply by sup-
porting the fruit in the following manner :—As soon
as it is fully developed, it should not be allowed to
hang its weight upon its stalk, as the increasing weight
strains the stalk, and in that way lessens the quantity
of nutritious fluid flowing to the fruit. This may be
obviated in some cases by laying the pear, apple, or
whatever it may be, upon a branch, and fixing it with
a piece of matting, to prevent its being moved by the
wind ; or by putting it into a small net, made for the
purpose, at the same time keeping the stalk in a hori-
zontal position, when it can be done without twisting
or bending it—as the bending, either accidentally or by
the weight of the fruit, is in my opinion most injurious
to its growth ; for the pores of the woody stalk are
strained on one side of the bend, and compressed on
the other ; hence the vessels through which the re-
quisite nourishment flows being thus partially shut up,
the growth of the fruit is retarded in proportion to the
straining and compressing of the stalk, The fixing of
the fruit also prevents the risk of its fallinc, off and get-
ting damaged before it reaches maturity. I have
grown dahlias upon the same principle, and with similar
success, and I have no doubt that the most of flower-
blooms, especially those which are weighty and inclin-
ing, can be grown much larger by the system referred
to, and, in short, all sorts of vegetables, trees, &c."
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1855-08-14

SUPPLIED IN

LIVERPOOL,

BIRKENHEAD,

SEACO.IIIBE,! NEW BRIGHTON,

HUYTON,

ROB Y, RALNH I L L,

ROCK FERRY,

To Order left or sent by Post to the Undersigned,

23, CASTLE-STREET, LIVERPOOL

-5, CROWN-STREET, Liverpool; EGERTON DOCK QUAY, Birkenhead; DEMEAN-

W. and H. LAIRD.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1855-08-14

EDMOND S' AMERICAN PORTRAIT
GALLERY,
OVER HIME'S CONCERT-ROOM
A, • - NEW MUSIC-HALL, BOLD-Si
e"?.;- (Removed from 50, Bold-street.)
r. PORTRAITS, from ss. Gd. to .e 4 4s.
A First-class Ivory Tint Enamelled DAGUER-
REOTYPE MINIATURE, which cannot be surpassed for bril-
liancy of finish or durability, 128.6 d.
Mr. E. takes great pleasure in acquainting his numerous
Patrons and Friends, that he has fitted up the above spacious
Gallery with all therequisites for producing first-class Portraits.
Mr. E. begs to state that, in producing a really good Daguer-
reotype, a combination of appliances and favourable circum
stances are required, deprived of which the Art sinks to the
insignificance justly belonging to the very many wretched dis-
torted abortions, claiming the name of Photographs, and are to
be seen in almost every street.
Mr. E.'s long practice in the above Art has resulted in the.pro-
duction of Portraits as much superior to the ordinary Photograph
as the leading artist is to the street miniature painter.
Rennived from 50, Bold-street, to Blaze's. New. Music-hall,
Bold-street.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1855-08-14

4 Large Assortment of

LONDON BRONZED TEA URNS 4. SWING KETTLES,
FENDERS, FIRE IRONS, PAPER TRAYS,
HIP, SPONGING, SLIPPER, er OTHER BATHS,

i.e., 4-c., at
WILLIAM BRIDSO.NIS',

LIVERPOOL IRONHONGERY ESTABLISH3IENT,

48, BOLD-STREET.

VISITORS TO LIVERPOOL

WILL FIND COMFORT AND ECONOMY

WHITEMAN'S BRUNSWICK HOTEL,

AND RESTAURANT,

CLAYTON-SQUARE.

(in the Centre of Liverpool, near the North-western Station).

BED AND BREAKFAST, Ts. 6(.1

A Night Porter in attendance,
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1855-08-14

A Large Assortment of

LONDON BRONZED TEA URNS 5• SWING KETTLES,

FENDERS, FIRE IRONS, PAPER TRAYS,
HIP, SPONGING, SLIPPER, & OTHER BATHS,

V., at
WILLIAM BRIDS ON' S,

LIVERPOOL IRONHONGERY ESTABLISIDIE:VT,

43, BOLD-STREET.

VISITORS TO LIVERPOOL

WILL FIND COMFORT AND ECONOMY

WHITEMAN'S BRUNSWICK HOTEL,

AND RESTAURANT,

CLAYTON-SQUARE,
(In the Centre of Liverpool,-"near toe North-western Station).

BED AND BREAKFAST, 2s. 6d

A Night Porter in attendance.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1855-08-14

IVERPOOL ROYAL INFIRMARY.---It is
I swith much regret that the Committee find themselves com-
pelled to make an urgent APPEAL to the Public on behalf of this
Institution, Owing to the serious diminution in the Income, from
a falling off in Donations and Legacies,which amounted,in 1852,
t0.e2,219 ; 1853,,£,315; 185 4,.e775; and the high prices of all
Articles of Consumption, the past year closed with a heavy Debt
of nearly £1,400, which is daily increasing, from the same causes
being still in operation. Unless this be checked by timely suc-
cour, no alternative will be left but to curtail the Relief hitherto
afforded to the Sick and Disabled Poor of the community; a
course much to be deprecated, and one from which the Committee
hopefully trust the Public will spare them the necessity of re-
sorting.

EDWARD GIBBON. Chairman.
ROBERT HUTCHISON, Treasurer.

DONATIONS IN AID OF THE ABOVE.
William Brown, Esq., M. P. £loo 0 0
Richard Houghton, Esq.
Joseph C. Ewart, Esq., M. L'.
Edward Gibbon, Esq.
Robert Hutchison, Esq.
John Cropper, Esq.
John Moss, Esq 5O 0 0
Wm. Taylor, Esq. (London)
Thomas Carey, Esq., at the desire of his
late uncle, Thomas Smith, Esq. 5O 0 0
Chas. Mac leer, Esq~
Glen and Anderson 25 0 0
John Marriott, Esq.
George Holt, Esq.
Rathbone Brothers and Co.
John Higson, Esq. 23 0 0
_. _ _

Dr. Dickinson
Lawrence R. Baily, Esq.
Mrs. Bartlett, at the request of her late
• -

Husband

. 21 0 0

William Rathbone, Esq
William Earle, Esq

20 0 0
20 0 0

Mrs. Solomon

20 0 0

Portion of TrUst Money not now required,
per P. Carson and A. Welsh, Esqrs 20 0 0
Michael Humble, Esq 2O 0 0
William Gregson, Esq. 2O 0 0
Miss Hannah Moss
James Crosbie, Esq.
F. A. Hamilton, Esc]
T. B. Forwood, Esq.
Mrs. Ripley
Mrs. Ripley (2nd donation) lO 0 0
Maxwell Hyslop, Esq.
Joseph Langton. F.sq
Charles Langton, Esq.
William H. Moss, Esq
Alfred Castellain, Esq.
Elias Arnaud, Esq. lO 0 0
Joseph Leanly., Esq. lO 0 0
Mrs. R. B. B. H. Blundell
Richard Brooke, Esq.
The Misses Alexander
Henry C. Beloe, Esq.
Rev. Cyrus Morrall 5 0 0
John Torr, Esq.
Henry R. Hoskins, Esq
'1 homas Chilton, jun., Esq 5 0 0
Henry Royds, Esq. 5 0 0
A. W. Poeles, Esq. 5 0 0
Philip Rawson, Esq.
Rawson, Aikin, and Co. 5 0 0
_ _ -

Misses Colquitt
J. B. Brancker, Esq
J. P. Palmer, Esq
Rev. C. W. Lawrence
Mrs. 1. 0. Bold
John B. Littledale, Esq.
Alexander Gillespie, Esq.

.5 0 0
.5 0 0
.5 0 0
.5 0 0
.5 0 0
.5 0 0
.5 0 0
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1855-08-14

so be *cab or ILet.

TO be DISPOSED OF, an Old and Well-established
LADIES' BOARDING and DAY SCHOOL, at Prescot.
The Premises and Grounds pre large, commodious, and healthy.
The locality is populous, and within an easy distance of the Liver-
pool and Manchester Railway.—For further information apply to
Mr. GALLOWAY, Solicitor, Prescot.

TO be SOLD, by PRIVATE TREATY., a splendid
modern-built MANSION, with 1,800 acres of LAND, in
Ayrshire, and near Newton-Stewart. Three beautiful Lochs are
in sight of the Mansion, one of which is 2i miles long, and of the
Land 85 Acres consist of thriving Plantations. The Estate
abounds in Black Game, Grouse, Partridge, Hares, and Wild
Fowl, Pheasants, &c. There is also excellent and Trout
Fishing. Also, an excellent MANSION, in Abercromby:square ;
and 20,000 Yards of BUILDING,LAND, adjoining the intended
New Docks at Birkenhead.

WO be LET, a splendid HOUSE, Abercromby-
square; One DITTO, Everton ; One excellent HOUSE, near
Huyton, with Garden, Coach-house, &c. ; alto, a splendid SHOP,
in Castle-street ,• One DITTO, Elliott-street; One DITTO, Clayton-
square; One DITTO, Great George-street; Double OFFICE,
Drury-lane; One DITTO, Castle-street ; One DITTO, Hackin's-
hey ; a few splendid FURNISHED HOUSES.
Apply to Mr. Was. WILLIAMS, Estate-agent, and Agent to the
Royal Insurance Company, 47, Ranelagh-street, and 3, Hackin's-
hey, Liverpool, where applications are to be made for HOPE-
STREET-HALL, and the HALL in HACKIN'S•HEY.
P.S.—A Plan of the Ayrshire Estate may be seen at the Office.

TO ARCHITECTS, SOLICITORS, AND COMMERCIAL
GENTLEMEN
ASpacious ROOM and BEDROOM to LET, at
46, Church-street.

HOUSEHOLD COALS

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. :-5, CitOwN-

STREET, Liverpool.; F4O-E,RTON Doox QUAY, Birkenhead

DEMEAN-STREET' Seaccanbg.

W. and H. LAIRD.

23, Castle-street, Liverpool.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1855-08-14

OPENING

OF THE
MERCHANTS' NEW DINING ROOMS,
AND LADIES' RESTAURANT,
SLATER-COURT, CASTLE-STREET.
(ENTRANCE-MARBLE GATEWAY.)

NEW PROPRIETOR,
MR. DAVID ANDERSON.

TWO GRAND DINING SALOONS.
COFFEE AND SMOKING ROOMS.

AN ELEGANTLY FITTED-UP ROOM FOR LADIES.

PRIVATE ROOMS FOR SELECT DINNER
AND SUPPER PARTIES.

EXTRA. JOINTS at Three, Four, and Five, p.m.

A CONFECTIONERY AND REFRESHMENT
TABLE AND BAR,
(As at First-class Railway Stations.)

WINE AND REFRESHMENT ROOMS.

BREAKFASTS, TEAS, AND SUPPERS.
PLAIN BREAKFAST.... 10d. PLAIN TEA lod.

MR. ANDERSON'S NEW BILL OF FARE

May be had on application at the Rooms,
NEAR THE EXCHANGE, AND
Convenient to all the Omnibuses.

OPEN FROM EIGHT A.M. TILL TEN P.M.

N.B.—PUBLIC & PRIVATE DINNERS & SUPPERS
provided. Special attention paid to Dejeuners on board
of ships.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1855-12-25

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 22.—Wind S.S.R.

ARRlVED.—Elizabeth Bulkeley, Ross, Charleston.
SA I LED.—Susan , Lidstone, Beyrout—Moultan, Docherty, Singe-
pore—W. E. Routh, Copero, Naples—Elvine, Schwank, Lubeck—
Christina, Da Costa, Lisbon—Heldeshino, Ray, Cuba—Batma-
rino, Corkhill, Bordeaux—Annie Worrall, Grimsditch, Buenos
Ayres—Earl of Sefton, Noble, Melbourne—Jessie Miller, Taylor,
Athens—Canada (s.), Lang, aril Neptune's Favourite, Lane,
Boston—lsabella Scott, Pepper, Para—F. E. Althausse, Paaley,
and Sebastian Cabot, Bond, Calcutta—General Wiltshire, James,
Charleston—Clvmene, Phelan, Rio Janeiro—Hero, Day, Cadiz—
Christina, Pearson, Genoa.

Pembeiton, Macituley, from Quebec, at Crookhaven.
Sorciere, Henry, hence for St. Michaels, is supposed to be
wreckad on the Dogger Bank. , _ _

BELFAST, DEC. h—The Victory, from Liverpool to Baltimore,
with coals, &c., was towed into tnis port, yesterday, very leaky.
PORTRUSH, DEC. 20.—The schooner Star, Blyth, hence for
Liverpool, with oatmeal, was picked up, off the Skerries, a
derelict, and brought into the harbour. She is detained for
salvage.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1855-12-25

THE SURRENDER OF KARS.

A Hamburg despatch says :—" The Invalide Russe con-
tains a despatch from Kars by General Mouravieff. lie reports
that he has taken possession of 130 cannon, large stores of
ammunition, seven standards, and of prisoners, besides those
already reported, 6,000 Turkish regulars and 4,000 redifs."
A letter from Trebizond, in La Presse, gives the most har-
rowing details of the sufferings endured by the garrison. This
letter is dated Nov. 29, and does not contain the news that
Kais had actually fallen, though the event was anticipated.
The writer says :
For seven months—seven whole months—the garrison of
Kars has received no supplies. All the convoys announced
from Constantinople have either stopped here, or have not
proceeded beyond Erzeroum. Hafiz Pasha, our ex-governor,
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1855-12-25

TO CONNOISIEURS IN WHISKY.

FIVE-YEAR-OLD MIXED SCOTCH MALT,
Composed of the finest
Glenlivat, Islay, and Cambletown, full strength,
AS RECEIVED FROM THE DISTILLERIES,
So mellowed by age that no
Ordinary Whisky will bear a comparison.
A SINGLE BOTTLE MAY BE HAD AS SAMPLE
From

T. F. ASHE,
FAMILY WINE, SPIRIT, ALE, AND PORTER MERCHANT,

47, SOUTH CASTLE-STREET.

Export Bottling Stores-13 and 15, ATH ERTON-STREET.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1855-12-25

LATEST NEWS.

T H E

W A R.

THE EASTERN QUESTION.

BERLIN, Dec. 23.

Austria has communicated to Prussia the preliminaries
agreed upon by the Western Powers, and called upon her to
advocate their acceptance at St. Petersburg.
The Dresden Journal states, that Russia has declared her
willingness to concede the neutrality of the Black Sea, under
certain conditions compatible with the interests of Europe.

THE FALL OF KARS.

ST. PETERSBURG, DEC. 21.

Under date of the 28th of Nov, Gen. Mouravieff announce
that the Russians made at Kars 16,000 prisoners, among
whom were 8,000 nizams (Turkish regulars) and 6,000 redifs
(irregulars), 12 standards, 130 cannon, and 30,000 muskets.
Gen. Mouravieff dispensed with making the English who
formed part of the garrison march past him.

TRIESTEs Dec. 21.

Advices from Constantinople of the 10th, received here
state that the remittance to the Ottoman Minister of War of
the money realised by the Turkish loan in France and Eng-
land had caused a rapid rise in the value of piastres.
The capitulation of the town of Kars was not officially known
at Constantinople.
The Sultan objected to the establishment of a police organ-
ized by the consuls of foreign powers.
Advices from Smyrna of the 12th of Dec. state that the
English squadron under the orders of Rear-Admiral Stewart
was preparing to leave for Malta.

BERLIN, Dec. 21.
The Prince de Piess, President of the Chamber of Peers, is
dead.

eo.nt Munster has not brought either an autograph letter
or any propositions vrhaw‘..- ct. PpfArsburg.

(BY ELECTRIC & INTERNATIONAL TELEGRAPHS.]

LONDON, Monday Night.

THE RUGELEY MURDER.

.The Sun says, a gentleman of high position in the city re-
ceived this morning a letter from Stafford, announcing the
death of Mr. Palmer.

FOREIGN NEWS.

The Morning Post's Paris correspondent writes, on Sun-
day,—Denmark, it is expected, will very shortly sign a treaty
similar to that of Sweden. Four English vessels of war have
remained in the Danish waters to look after some American
craft known to be laden with war material for Russia.
The Pope is urging Tuscany and the Two Sicilies to sub-
scribe to a concordat similar to that lately signed by Austria.
There is every probability of the Vatican succeeding.
The Invalide Russe contains the details of the capitulation
of Kars.

The Times' Paris correspondent is informed that the
English Minister at the Court of Persia has broken off diplo-
matic relations with the Shah.

THE FUNDS, STOCK, AND SHARE MARKET.

The English Funds rose slightly in the forenoon, Consols
reaching 89 ; but the later quotations showed diminished
firmness. The arrival of specie from America acted favour-
ably at the opening, and the subsequent reaction was probably
owing to an absence of business. Railways quiet, but, on the
whole, showed steadiness. Land, Bank, and Foreign, sup-
ported.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1855-12-25

friebitarrancan.

LEVANT SCREW STEAM SHIPPING COMPANY'S
First-class Steam Ships
GRECIAN, ARMENIAN,
ATHENIAN, I CIRCASSIAN,
EGYPTIAN, CRIMEAN.
For SALONICA, CONSTANTINOPLE, and SMYRNA)
Calling at MALTA and SYRA.
All freights must be paid in Liverpool.
To prevent the possibility of discussion, it is requested
that Shippers will send a person to the quay to see their goods
measured.
1:13- In the event of these steamers being placed in quarantine
at any port, cargo will, on the arrival of the Steamer, require to
be immediately, taken away and transferred to another vessel or
deptit, to perform quarantine, at the expense and risk of the
Shippers or Consignees. This also applies Passengers.
Bills of Lading are required to be at the Office in Liverpool for
signature the day previous to sailing.
Goods for the above-named ports must have the place of their
destination distinctly marked on them, in letters of not less than
two inches, otherwise the Agents will not he accountable for
mistakes.
Shippers will please send a Shipping Note along with each cart-
load of goods.
For freight or passage apply to LEWIS POTTER and Co., Glas-
gow; or here to
FOWLER and DAGNALL, 4, Tower-buildings West.

LIVERPOOL AND BELFAST.
•
The splendid Iron Steam-ships
.14 BLENHEIM,
tit .„
• Captain GEORGE FITZSIMONS, and
*<g - WATERLOO,
Captain PHILIP QVA.YLE,
are intended to sail in DECEMBER (with or without a Pilot,)
as under:—
From LIVERPOOL (Clarence Dock).
BLENHEIM.— To-morrow.. Dec. 26.. at 11 o'clock, Night.
BLENHEIM.... Saturday.... Dec. 29.. at 12 o'clock, Night.
WATERLOO.... Monday.... Dec. IL. at 4 o'clock. Afternoon.
Leaving Belfast for Liverpool on the 27th and 28th instant.
Cnbin Fare (including Steward's Fee), 15s. Deck or Steerage, 58.
Apply to Messrs. OGI LEY, MOORES, GREGORY, and Co.,lngvarn-
court, Fenchurch-street, London ; Mr. Jottx WALKER, 77A,
Market-street, Manchester; Messrs. CHARLEY and Mimcomu,
Belfast; Messrs. It. and C. LANGTRY, Belfast; or to
LiNGTRYS and C0..20, Water-street, Liverpool.

55conanti.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1855-12-25

TO PARTIES FURNISHING.
TO BE SOLD, WITHOUT RESERVE,
AT ♦ GREAT REDUCTION,

£2,000 WORTH OF HOUSE FURNISHING
AND GENERAL IRONMONGERY.

JOSEPH HARRISON, 4, St. James's-place,
opposite St. James's Church, declining the Furnishing Trade,
is now SELLING all his FURNISHING STOCK,consistingof Paper
and Iron Trays, Table Cutlery, Toilet Sets, Dish-covers, Baths of
all descriptions, Electro-plate, German Silver, and Britannia
Metal Goods, 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.
J. H. thanks his numerous Friends who have so kindly sup-
ported him with their patronage for upwards of twenty years.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1855-12-25

STORM AT,BALAKLAVA.

The Ist 'or December 6'66 upon us with a fierce storm,
*bleb foriunately lasted only three hours. It began soon
after midnight, and was highest between two and three
o'clock. I was absent from the port, and slept in a hut on
the hill towards Kamara. My servant had a shake-down in
a tent hard by, which fell about his ears ; taking refuge in a
second, that also was blown down, and the same accident
happened to him in a third. In the valley leading from the
Castle Hospital to the position of the 89th Regiment, and the
hospital huts of the Highlanders, under the doctors Mackin-
non, Rutter, and Pinkerton, the storm raged more furiously
than perhaps anywhere else. The wind was about south.
The canteen and one of the huts of the 89th, and the hospital
hut of the 72nd, were blown down, and every tent around
the hospital huts on the opposite acclivity shared the same
fate. Cooking utensils, clothes, and all sorts of things, rolled
down the hill before the inexorable wind, which also stripped
the huts of their felt roofing. In the adjacent commissiarat
store (near the Artillery), an immense stock of wood was
blown down with a noise resembling a heavy cannonnade.
Horses that were stabled in tents were terribly frightened by
the unexpected fluttering of the canvas around them, and
men rushed forth almost in a state of nudity to avoid the
blows of falling tent-poles, and half asleep and half awake
saw that another 14th of November (when the Prince was
lost) was upon them.

The Times' correspondent has some pungent remarks on the
carelessness and waste which prevail among the subordinates
of the commissariat department. He says, in reference to
THE WASTE OF CORN :-

The waste of property, as of life, in war, is'prodigious and un-
avoidable. I firmly believe that for three feet deep the whole of
the quay of Balakiava, near the commissariat landing-place, is
a concrete of corn. The sacks are often badly tied, or rotten, and
full of holes. It is no uncommon thing to see a Croat or
Turkish labourer waddling slowly along with a sack on his
back from which the corn is descending in streams against
his heels, till he arrives from the ship at the store, and then
to behold him depositing the collapsed and flaccid bag on the
heap with the greatest gravity and satisfaction at his success
in diminishing his load at every step. In the various divisional
commissariat depots there is also an enormous loss of grain
from similar causes, and from shifting the sacks, and the dis-
tribution of the rations. But it seems to be impossible to
prevent these losses, which are regarded as incidental to a
state of war.

In regard to the morality of the army and the evil effects of
intoxication, he draws a more encouraging picture than we
have been treated with for some time past. Provident habits
meet with more encouragement among the soldiers, and
severe [measures are adopted to repress the sale of spirits.
The result promises well, and there is a general anticipation
of a
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1855-12-25

THE WAR.

THE winter appears to have all but completely stopped the
progress of hostilities in the Crimea, and the correspondents
of the London journals now find occupation in chronicling
the amusements by which the troops seek to beguile the
tedium of comparative inactivity and idleness, varied occa-
sionally with details of winter storms and boisterous weather.
The special correspondent of the Times, writing from the
camp before Sebastopol, on the 30th of November, makes the
following remarks on
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1855-12-25

THE CONJUGAL _RELATION.

Fr is the conjugal relation of which the duties,
like the duties of all our other reciprocal affini-
ties, however minutely divided and subdivided,
are involved in the simple obligation to make
those who are the objects of it as happy as it is
in our power to make them.
In these few simple words, however, what a
complication of duties is involved, of duties which
it is less easy for the,ethical inquirer to state and
define, than for the heart which feels affection to
exercise them all with instant readiness. He who
loves sincerely the object of any one of those
relations which bind us together in amity, and
who is wise enough to discern the difference
of conferring a momentary gratification which
may produce more misery than happiness, and of
conferring that which is not merely present hap-
piness, but a source of future enjoyment, needs
no rule of duty, as far at least as relates to that
single individual, for the direction of a conduct
of which love itself, unaided by any other
guidance, will be a quick and vigilant director.
The husband should have, then, as his great
object and rule of conduct, the happiness of the
wife. Of that happiness, the confidence in his
affection is the chief element ; and the proofs of
this affection on his part, therefore, constitute
his chief duty—an affection that is not lavish of
caresses only, as if these were the only demon-
strations of love, but of that respect which dis-
tinguishes love, as a principle, from that brief
passion which assumes, and only assumes, the
name ; a respect which consults the judgment as
well as the wishes of the object beloved ; which
considers her who is worthy of being taken to
the heart, as worthy of being admitted to all the
counsels of the heart. If there are any delights
of which he feels the value as essential to his
own happiness ; if his soul be sensible to the
charms of literary excellence, and if he consider
the improvement of his own understanding, and
the cultivation of his own taste, as a duty, and
oue of the most delightful duties cf an intel-
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1855-12-25

THE GOODWILL, TENANT'S INTEREST, and FIXTURES.
hasAitiNCTION
on receivedr.t..s
1/111;i0NDs SELL ninexSttnithCe-
27th instant, at Two o'clock precisely, on the Premises of Joseph
Evans, 103, Park-lane, the GOODWILL, TENANT'S INTEREST,
and FAST and WORKING FIXTURES of a DRAPERY ESTA-
BLISHMENT. The Fixtures are of a superior description, and
the Shop is in one of the best business streets in Liverpool ; the
House is commodious, and may be had at a very moderate rent.—
For further particulars apply to Mr. D. Hodgkins, 5, Queen-
square.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1855-12-25

LATEST SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

LOWESTOFT, DEC. 24.—The steamer Faith, from London
to Constantinople, foundered yesterday morning, off the Owen
Light. Crew landed here.
ROTTERDAM, DEC. 22.—The steamer Columbine is still on
shore. The steamer Rainbow, on shore near Brielle, was got
off and proceeded to sea, Dec. 22. The frost continues, and
the navigation is closed completely.
CUXUAVEN, DEC. 20.—The river is covered with heavy drift
ice, which is reported to extend as far as the sea.

ANTWERP, DEC. 22.—Since the 19th there has been so
much floating ice in the river, that, on the 20th, the Adminis-
tration of Piloting refused pilots to sailing vessels, unless
accompanied by steam-tugs.
STOCKHOLM, DEC. 14.—The navigation is stopped by the
ice.

MEXEL, DEC. 19.—The Haff is frozen up to the Ballast
Quays.

BETTING AT TATTERSALL'S—Tuis DAY.

Two THOUSAND GUINEAS.-6 to 1 agst Yellow Jack, tk.
DERBY.-850 to 100 agst Wentworth, tk; 10 to 1 agst
Ellington, tk ; 14 to 1 agst Yellow Jack, tk ; 16 to 1 agst
Rogerthorpe, tk ; 20 to 1 agst Polmooclie, tk.

AT THE ROYAL AMPHITHEATRE, the celebrated French
company of Equestrians, under the management of Messrs.
Rimbert and Lambert, commenced their course of perform-
ances last night, in presence of a crowded house. The various
feats of equestrianism, and the admirable specimens of equine
training exhibited, elicited the warmest applause. The whole
was distinguished by good taste and ability. The tight-rope
exercises by Madlle. Clara Aussuda were marked by dexterity
and grace, as was also the equestrianism of the other ladies of
the troupe. These performances are attractive, and promise
to be popular.

POCKET-PICKING IN A SIIOP IN CIItTACII-STREET.—Yes.
terday, two young women, named Jane Harper and Emma
Thompson, were brought before the Police-court, charged
with picking the pocket of Mrs. Hannah Alker, 29, Basnett-
street, of a purse containing £6 2s. 6d. It appeared the
prosecutrix, having occasion to go into the shop of Mr. Pea,
hosier and laceman, in Church-street, into which she was
followed by the prisoners, who, under the pretext of looking
at some goods, contrived to get alongside of Mrs. Alker, from
whose pocket they cleverly abstracted the purse and its con-
tents and left the shop. Shortly after, the purse and money
were missed, and the prisoners pursued and apprehended.
None of the money was found. Both the prisoners were sen-
tenced to be imprisoned for three months.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1855-12-25

LIVERPOOL

BIRKENHEAD,

SEACOMBE, NEW BRIGHTON,

HU YTON,

ROBY, RAIN HILL,

ROCK FERRY,

To Order left or sent by Post to the Undevsigned,

23, CASTLE-STREET, LIVERPOOL;

Or to the following Yards and Offices, viz.:-11, CROWN-

STREET, Liverpool ; EGERTON DOCK QUAY, Birkenhead

DEMEAN-STREET, Seacombe.

W. and H. LAIRD.

23, Castle-street, Liverpool.

THOS. DISMORE,
SILVERSMITH & JEWELLER TO THE QUEEN,

CORNER OF BOLD-STREET, LIVERPOOL,

The best made London Goldsmiths'-hall marked SILVER
SPOONS and FORKS, of the usual strength, weigh as follows,
but they may be bad lighter or heavier at the same price per
ounce:—

QUEEN'S PATTERN
oz. s. d.
40 a 7/6 15 0 0
40 a 7/6 15 0 0
25 a 7/6 9 7 6
25 a 7/6 9 7 6
12 a 0/0 4 16 0
11 a 7/6 4 2 6
6 a 7/6 2 5 0
3 a 8/0 1 4 0
1 5 0
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1855-12-25

gran tr.

STEAM COMMUNICATION
BETWEE-N, LIVERPO)OiL AND HAPRE•

ME,ELA.RTGAARET Captain Jon HARMON;
Captain LITTLE ;
or other suitable Steamers, are intended' to Sail
(with or wi thout'Pßot s) from the HWEKTaREE(or other) Dna% -as
follovvs
From LIVERPOOL to HAVRE, DIRECT.
DELTA.... SATI7RDAV.. Dec. 29 . at 1, Afternoon.
lc?' Shippers must describe in their Shipping Notes the oontents
of their Packages:
Fares:—Cabin, 255.; Steeverge,l2s. dd.
For Freigh tor Passage apply, i n H !rime, t &DONA LD CURET ;.
in
London, to J. B. FOORD, 52, Old Brou&street ; in Glasgow, to
G. and J: BURNg,.9, Buchanan-street;: in. Manchester, to Jon's
WALKER, 77A, Market-street; or hereto
BURNS and MAC I VER. 16. Watenstreet.

THE LIVERPOOL AND LONDON FIRE
AND LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY.
CAPITAL, TWO MILLIONS.
ESTABLISHED IN 1836.
Empowered by Acts of Parliament.
OFFICE".
31, CASTLE-STREET, LIVERPOOL;
20.5' 21, POULTRY, LONDON;
AND
61, KING-STREET, MANCHESTER.
Persons whose Fire Policies with this Company expire on the
23th instant, are respectfully reminded that receipts for• the
renewal of the same will be found at the Head Offices in Liver-
pool, London, and Manchester, and in the hands of the respective
Agents.
DAMAGE occasioned by EXPLOSION of GAS is now allowed
as a Loss under the Company's Fire Policies; no Endorsement or
Extra Premium being required.
SWINTON BOULT, Secretary to the Company.
AGENT FOR BIRKENHEAD.—MI. Robert Hughes, Brandon-street,
Hamilton-square.

December, 1855.

SPECIAL NOTICE.-THE BOOKS OF THE SOCIETY CLOSE ON
IST MARCH, AND PROPOSALS LODGED AT THE HEAD-OFFICE,
OR AT ANY OF THE AGENCIES, ON OR BEFORE THAT DATE,
WILL SECURE THE ADVANTAGE OF THE PRESENT YEAR'S
ENTRY, AND ONE YEAR'S ADDITIONAL BONDS OVER LATER
APPLICANTS.

MUTUAL LIFE ASSURANCE.

THE WHOLE PROFITS DIVIDED AMONGST THE ASSURED.

SCOTTISH EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY.

INSTITUTED 1831.
Incorporated by Special Act of Parliament.

The Fund accumulated from the Contributions of Members
exceeds NINE HUNDRED THOUSAND POUNDS.
The Annual Revenue exceeds ONE HUNDRED and SIXTY-
THREE THOUSAND POUNDS.

The amount of existing i;t7rances exceeds FOUR MILLIONS
and a QUARTER STERLING.

The amount paid to the Representatives of deceased Members
is upwards of SIX HUNDRED and FIFTY THOUSAND
POUNDS, of which SEVENTY-EIGHT THOUSAND POUNDS
are Bonus additions.
THE NEXT DIVISION of PROFITS TAKES PLACE AT THE
IST OF MARCH, 1856, and Policies effected before that date re-
ceive One Year's additional Bonus over those effected after that
date.

ROBT. CHRISTIE, Manager.
WM. FINLAY, Secretary.

HEAD OFFICE:
26, ST. ANDREW-SQUARE, EDINBURGH.
ACIENTS
LIVERPOOL
{ ARCHIBALD TOD, Sharebroker,
0, Tithebarn-street.
Manchester f Andersons and Thorburn, Merchants.
1 Edward Corbett, Surveyor.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1855-12-25

CHRISTMAS PRESENTS
AND

NEW YEAR'S GIFTS.

RIME AND SON'S

ROSEWOOD SEMI-COTTAGE PIANO-FORTES,
25 GUINEAS.

D'ALBERT'S DANCE ALBUM, 18s.
JULLIEN'S ALBUM, ISs.
JULLIEN'S CADEAU, ss.
PIANIST'S ALBUM, Edited by Brinley Richards, 15s.
SCHUBERT'S FORTY SONGS, 7s.
SCOTCH SONGS, in three vols., Is. each.
MENDELSSOHN'S LIEDER OHNE WORTE. Seven
Numbers, bound in One Volume, lSs.; elegantly bound,
275. 6d.

RIME AND SON'S
PIANO-FORTE,HARP, & MUSIC WAREHOUSE,
51, CHURCH-STREET.

A LARGE STOCK OF PIANO-FORTES,
In elegant Walnut and Rosewood Cases,
By Broadwoood and Sons, and Collard and Collard.

N.8.-PIANO-FORTES AND HARPS

LEI' OUT ON HIRE.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1855-12-25

SCIENCE AND ART.

THE BURMESE RUBY:—A correspondent of the
Calcutta Citizen, speaking of the reception of the
English embassy by the Burmese king, says :—The
only thing remarkable at the interview was an inani-
mate object, and that was a ruby in the centre of the
pagoda crown of his Majesty. It was as large, if not
larger, than a hen's egg, and far more valuable
than the great Koh-i-noor ; it was beautifully cut, and
almost as round as a marble. It was torn off the ear
of the Karen Queen, by Alompra. It was a pendant,
being suspended by a wire casing through her right
ear. It is of the purest water, and more than two
thousand years old, if the traditions concerning it are
believed. It came originally from Assam, and be-
longed to the great Garrow King Moung-Sa, who
ruled the whole of Chin-India. This ruby will, I
prophesy, in ten years, be worn by our Queen.
OXFORD.-It is now several years since we paid a
first visit to Oxford, and yet the circumstances of it ring
like pleasant music in the memory. The clean and
picturesque streets, the long and varied rows of colle-
giate and other buildings, the spires, the tower and
quadrangle of Christ Church, the dinner in its noble
hall, the interior of the cathedral in the gloom of
twilight, which, casting a shade over injudicious
modern alterations, added to the grandeur of the
general proportions ; the walk through sculptured
archways; gardens with old trees ; structures, ren-
dered doubly interesting and picturesque by the hand
of time, and coverings o ivy and other foliage; peeps
into libraries and halls, in which were ranged portraits
of kings, queens, and men of learning—some grim and
dark with age, others of brighter hues, the work of
Reynolds, Lawrence, and the painters of modern
date ; rare manuscripts ; original sketches by Raffaelle,
and other magnates in at ; and many a relic of
former times : here and there, mixing most fittingly
with the buildings, sauntered the professors, students,
and other grades of the university, in their varied cos-
tumes : the clear and beautiful Isis, overshadowed by
trees (a pleasant contrast to the stream with another
name at London), gay with smart boats and cheerful
boatmen ; the chiming of bells ; the occasional sounds
of organs and choristers in the chapels, and other
incidents, cause a summer's day to be much too short
to get even a slight glimpse of the beauties of far-
famed Oxford.—The Builder.
GAS FOR THE MILLION, versus RUSSIAN TALLOW.
—ln a recent number, "An Englishman " called at-
tention to a substitute for the Russian tallow used in
the manufacture of soap. The consumption of it may
also be much diminished by the extended use of gas,
to the great and permanent benefit of this country,
and of vital interest at the present time. The use of
gas may be increased to an enormous extent, as there

F I N I S.

LIVERPOOL : PRINTED BY R. P. THACKER, STANDARD-OFFICE, 4, ST. GEORGE'S-CRESCENT.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1855-12-25

WRYALLS' PIANO-FORTE AND MUSIC
• REPOSITORY,
23, HAMILTON-STREET,
(NEAR WOODSIDE FERRY,)
BIRKENHEAD.
W. R. takes this opportunity of returning thanks to his
numerous customers, and hopes by keepinz 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, Col-
lard and Collard, Allison, Hopkinson, and other eminent London
Makers.
SECOND HAND PIANO-FORTES, by Broadwood, Collard
and Collard, etc., at greatly Re,luced Prices.
PIANO-FORTES and HARMONIUMS for HIRE, by the
Night, Month, or Year.
Harmoniums, Concertinas, Music Stools, Canterburys, &c.
Harp, Violin, and Guitar Strings of the best kinds.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1855-12-25

14, Wellington-street North, Strand, London.

THE NEW YEAR, 1856.
rnal.
THENEWS beg respectfully to call the attention o
Proprietors of the ILLErsT.A.TztDtheLrOuNbiDicOro
favourablefftoorttinitgcaelembroastedil
the present
ity becomingof
feason o f th e
subscribers a as
vihrititormt uany
be effected through the medium of any respectable
Bookseller or Newavender in any part of the United Kingdom.
A leading advantage of becoming Subscribers for the year 1856
will be the securing the delivery of several
MAGNIFICENT SUPPLEMENTS, WORKED IN COLOURS,
which can be ensured only to the regular Subscribers to the
ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS. These Coloured Supplements
will bear comparison with the finest Water Colour Drawings of
our most eminent Masters, and can only he produced by a very
large extra outlay.
The issue of the ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS during the year
1855 may be confidently referred to, as affording proof of what it
is possible to accomplish where the resources are ample. And it
is due to acknowledge that the liberality of the Proprietors has
met with a response from the Public, unparalleled in the history
of Journalism. The ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS is now the
most extensively circulating Journal in the world; its present
weekly issue is nearly
TWO HUNDRED THOUSAND COPIES,
and that issue still on the increase. This signal triumph of British
enterprise and industry, of genius and art combined, could only
have been accomplished by the command of unusual resources,
and by the employment of new and greatly improved Machinery
to keep pace with the requirements of the Public.
The Proprietors are determined that—so far as they are con-
cerned—the issue of the year 1856 shall secure increased popu-
larity to the ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS. This will be effected
by improvements in the Printing; by the increased excellence of
the Paper; by the additional value of the Engravings ' • by new
and eminent literary contributions; and last, not least, by the
Splendid Coloured Supplements. The whole rendering it the
Leading Journal of the World.
TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION.—For Unstamped Copies, only sd.
each ; Stamped Copies, which admit of free transmission for
fifteen days from the date thereof, 6d. each. The Paper should
be ordered immediately for six months, in order to secure the
splendid coloured and other gratis Supplements.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1855-12-25

TEA.

WE HAVE JUST RECEIVED from our Agent in China
a Chap of peculiarly Fine OOLONG SOUCHONG, in
Boxes about 12 lbs. nett. The price (4s. Gd. per lb.)
is high, but no one will begrudge it who tastes the Tea.
We are also selling a FIRST-RATE Breakfast Congou
(this Season's Tea) at 2s. 4d. per lb.

HENRY TATE & CO.

Retail Establishments: 6, James-street ; 28, Old Hay-
market; SS, Oldhall-street, and 22, Fox-street, Liverpool;
and Hamilton-street, Birkenhead. Wholesale Stores: 3,
Moor-street, Liverpool.

TO PRIVATE. FAMILIES.

AT ANDERSON'S, 5, CASTLE-STREET,

MERCHANTS' DINING-ROONIS.

FINE OLD WHISKY.
Scotch Glenlivet and Islay.
Irish Jameson's Dublin L.L.
Fine Old Cork L.L.
Warranted of the very Finest Qualities, 16/5 per Gallon.

BRANDY, Martell's (Pale or Brown) 3O/0
Best London GIN
„ Jamaica RUM l6/0

WINES.

....
Fine Old Port —.
48/0, 54/0, 60/0
~ Golden and Pale Sherry 36/0, 38/0, 40/0
Beet „ , f fl
Extraordinary Old Pale - 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 Qtialities.

ANDERSON'S, 5, CASTLE-STREET.

TABLE CUTLERY,
ELECTRO-PLATED FORKS, &c.
A LARGE ASSORTMENT IN EVERY VARIETY

AT THE

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

AIODERATEUR LAMPS.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1855-12-25

NEW SONGS.

GOOD MORROW." Song, sung by Signor
MAuto—composed by FRANK MORI. Price 2s.
arvi! COULD MY SPIRIT FLY TO THEE,"
N_Y composed by E. LAND; sung with immense applause by
Signor GA RDONI. Price 2s.

London : CRAM ER and Co., 201, Regent-street.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1855-12-25

THE GOODWILL. TENANT'S INTEREST, and FIXTURES.
MR. D. HODGKINS has received instruc-
tions to SELL by AUCTION, on THURSDAY next, the
27th instant, at Two o'clock precisely, on the Premises of Joseph
Evans, 105, Park-lane, the GOODWILL, TENANT'S INTEREST,
and FAST and WORKING FIXTURES of a DRAPERY ESTA-
BLISHMENT. The Fixtures are of a superior description, and
the Shop is in one of the best business streets in Liverpool ; the
House is commodious, and may be had at a very moderate rent.—
For further particulars apply to Mr. 1). Hodgkins, 5, Queen-
square.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1855-12-25

WITHOUT RESERVE.
TO BOOT AND SHOEMAKERS, SHIPPERS, OUTFITTERS,
AND OTHERS.
B. D. HODGKINS has received instruc-
jul tions to SELL by AUCTION, at his Rooms, Queen-
square, on THURSDAY next, the 27th instant, and following days,
at Eleven o'clock precisely each day, the STOCK-IN-TRADE of
a BOOT and SHOE MANUFACTURER, comprising every
description of Goods connected with the business, all of the best
quality, and positively without the least reserve. Also, SHOP
and other FIXTURES, &c.
The whole may be viewed on the Morning of Sale, and Cata-
logues had on the premises, Queen-square.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1855-12-25

LONDON AND NORTH-WESTERN
COMPANY.
NOTICE.

THE Best of the New Season CONGO-US
may now be purchased at the Company's Ware-

houses,

OLD POSTOFFICE-PLACE,
Church•street, at Bd. per lb. under the ordinary
prices.

By order of the Company,
JOHN L. SMITH.

Nor. 29, 1855.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1855-12-25

For BOSTON and NEW YORK.

Pastime' lqoney to Boston (beyond which port Passengers
cannot be booked), including Provisions and Stewards' Fees, but
without Wines or Liquors, which can be obtained on board.
Cabin, or aft% according to the acemmodstion. Second
Cabin, £l2.
Apply in iiidifs-x, to SAMUEL CUNARDI in Boston, to S. S.
LEWIS; in Islew York, to EDWARD CUNA•ED; in Havre, to
DONALD Cuitutt, 21, Quai d'Orleans; in' Faris, to DONALD
CURRIE, 17, Boulevard des Italiens ; in London,. to J. B. FOORD,
52, Old Broad-streef;• in Glasgow, to G. and J., BURN 9; and in
Liverpool to

V. and C. MAC EVER, 16, Water-street.
As soon as Goods ere' going for Canada, and any quantity
offer for PORTLAND, these Vessels will call there.

Messtg. BURNS and MAC.-firtß beg to
draw the attention of Shippers and Passengers
. 4 by their Steam Vessels to the 320th section
1_
-lAA of the Se'S Merchant Shipping Act; which is as
fol lows
" ?Ito person shall be entitled to carry in any ship, or to require
the ll...aster or owner of any ship to carry therein? Aquafortis, Oil
of Vitriol, Gunpowder, or any other Goods which. inthe judg-
ment of each master or owner, are of a dangerous nature ; and if
any perton carries or sends by any ship. any goods of a-dangerous
nature, without distinctly marking their nature on the-ontside of
the package containing the same, or otherwise giving notice in
writing to the master or owner, at or before the time of carrying
or sending the same to be shipped; he shall for every such offence
incur a penalty not exceeding i (X) ; and the master or owner of
any ship. may refuse to take on beard any parcel that beanspects
to contain goods of a dangerous nature, and may requlre-tbem to
be opened to ascertain the fact."
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1855-12-25

:Kau Vublirations.

COMPLETION OF PEOPLE'S EDITION.
ALISON'S HISTORY OF EUROPE.
The Twelfth Volume, completing the issue in Volumes of this
Edition, will be published on 31st December, price 4s.
W. BLACKWOOD and SONS, Edinburgh and London.