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The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1855-12-25

BIRTHS, MARRIAGES, and DEATHS.

BIRTHS.

On the 12th instant, at Richmond-terrace, Everton, Mrs.
Jackson, of a daughter.
On the 13th instant, at Wrenbury-hall, Cheshire, the wife
of Major Starkey, of a son.
On the 13th instant, at Grassendale, Aigburth, the wife of
Charles J. Lambert, Esq., of a daughter.
On the 14th instant, in Albert-street, Edge-hill, Mrs. Jas.
Rawlinson, of a son.
On the 17th instant, at Rock-view, Bootle, the wife of Mr.
J. P. Jackson, of a son.
On the 17th instant, in Derby-road, Kirkdale, Mrs. Archi-
bald Maclean, of a daughter.
On the 18th instant, at Tranmere, Mrs. W. Guy, of a son.
On the 18th instant, the wife of Mr. Arthur Parton, Great
George-street, of a daughter.
On the 18th instant, in Price-street, the wife of Mr. R. C.
H. Skafte, sailmaker and ship-chandler, of a daughter.
On the 19th instant, in Eaton-square, Landon, the Countess
of Galloway, of a son.
On the 19th instant, the wife of Mr. John Grierson, estate-
agent, Oxford-street, of a daughter.
On the 21st instant, at Highfield-park, Rock Ferry, Mrs.
William S. Harris, of a son.
On the 22nd instant, at Bedford-street Sonth, Mrs. James
N. Holmes, of a daughter.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1855-12-25

,lalts by ?auction.

EXCELLENT HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE AND OTHER
EFFECTS, WIN'S"ANLEYS, ROOMS.
E ,SviSIIR,SE.LLTHbyOASL.,
AUCTION,
SOT.AIINI:LNDEAYY
and
v hS,O3NIsSt
i natant, at Eleven o'c:ock precisely, at their Rooms, Church-
street.

The
,principal part of the handsome DRAWING-ROOM,
DINING-ROOM, and other HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, the
Property of a Geutleman deceased, and removed from his late
residence, Hope-street.
Also, at the conclusion of the above sale. will be SOLD by
AUCTION, a variety of HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, uncleared
Lots, and Miscellaneous Property, in order to settle the various
accounts connected with the present year.
Further particulars of the above will appear in future Adver-
tisements. The Furniture, &c., may be viewed on SATURDAY
next, the 29th instant, and Catalogues bad at Messrs. THos.
WINSTANLEY and SONS' Office, Church-street.

FREEHOLD HOUSE AND SHOP, NORTHUMBERLAND•

STREET.
'JESSRS. THOS. WINSTANLEY and SONS
11.11 will SELL by AUCTION, on FRIDAY, the 4th of January
next, at Two o'clock, at the Clarendon rooms, South John-street,
A Piece of LAND, with HOUSE and SHOP thereon erected,
being No. 17, on the south side of Northumberland-street, Park-
road, Liverpool, having a frontage thereto of 5i yards; depth on
the east and west aides, 17.4 yards; and breadth at back, 6 yards.
The tenure of the above is Freehold, and is now let to a respect-
able Tenant, at the low rent of £2O per annum.
For further particulars apply to Messrs. T. WINSTANLEY and
Soxs, Church•street, Liverpool.

PAPER HANGER'S STOCK.
By Messrs. WALKER and ACKERLEY,
On FRIDAY next, the 28th instant, at Eleven o'clock precisely,
on the Premises, No. 5. Mill-street, near Stanhope-street,
ABOUT 2,500 DOZEN of PAPER HANGINGS,
the Property of Mr. T. T. Blair, who is declining the
business, comprising Flock, Satin, Oak, Granite, Hall Papers, &c.
May be viewed the day previous to the sale, and Catalogues had
on the Premises; and at Messrs. WALKER and ACKERLEY'S
Offices, 55, Church-street, Liverpool.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1855-12-25

AGENTS.

Manchester Mr. Rdwitrdiii.iiOylance, Old Corn Exchanp.
Bolton Mr. Peter Johnson, 17, Acres Field.
Blackburn Mr. Peter Lonsdale. 1, St. Alban's-place.
Burnley Mr. J. S. Veevers, Hargreaves-street.
Chorley Mr. James Pierce, Market-street.
LIVERPOOL Mr. James Burnet, 24, North John-street.
lf Mr. Henry L. Sherlock, Canning Place. (Fire
Office only.)
Oldham Messrs. Hardman, Bell-street. Mumps.
Preston Mr. John Catterall, Lune-street.
Ramsbottom .Mr. It. Dugdale.
Rochdale Mr. Joseph W. Bboth, Solicitor.
Staleybridge Mr. Joshua A. Gould, Copley Cottage.
Stockport Mr. Wm. L. SwindellB,B7, Heaviley.
Wigan Mr. Thos. Milliga% Hall Gate.
tr.* Active Agents required where the Offices are not fully
represented.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1855-12-25

CATTLE.

LIVERPOOL, DEC. 25.—The supply to-day, though small, was
suited to the demand, which took off all at unchanged prices from
those of last week, there being no very superior meat shown.
Beasts, 1,636; sheep, 6,101.
SALFORD, DEC. 19.—We had a good show of stock, comprising
some of excellent quality, which brought good prices. Middling
no change in value. Best beef, 6d to 7d ; middling, 5d to 6id :
best wedders, 6d to 7d ; heavy weights, 5d to bid ; ewes, 4d to
Sid ; calves, 5d to 7d. Number of beasts, 1,519; sheep, 7,555 ;
calves, 146.

DUBLIN, DEC. 20.—The supply was considerably less than
last week, being chiefly for home use. The demand for prime
good and tops higher. Beef, sinking offal, 56s to 604 per cwt. for
ordinary; 60s to 62s prime : middling, 50s upwards; slaughter,
45s to 465. Mutton at all prices from 40 to 7d per lb. with fewer
sheep for sale. Veal, 7d to 70 per lb. in sink. Pigs, a good
inquiry for the Engiish market, at Is to 2s per cwt. advance—
say 47s to 495.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1855-12-25

IMPORTS. (STOCK
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Week Tliia
endingl Dec.2l
,Dec. 21, Year. I

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.... 35057 15340

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440 6873 2910
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Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1855-12-25

MODERN HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE,
ESSRS. BYFORD and SON will SELL by
I. AUCTION, on THURSDAY next, the 27th instant, at
Eleven o'clock precisely, upon the Premises, No. 1, lvy-street,
Myrtle street,

,
The Modern and Genteel HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, Richly
Cut Glass, China, Dinner Service of Staffordshire Ware, Electro
Plate, Books (including the Lives of the Queens of England, 6
vols.) Gas Chandeliers, Framed Prints, Marine Views, and other
Effects, the Property of a Family declining Housekeeping.
The PARLOURS include handsome Mahogany Pedestal Side-
board, with Marble Top, Set of Chairs, in Hair Cloth, Easy Chair,
in ditto, Pembroke Tables, Window:Curtains, Sofa, Brussels Car-
pets, Tape,try Hearth Rugs, Fenders, Fire Irons, &c.
The BED CHAMBERS contain superior Mahogany Half-tester
and Polished Birch Bedsteads, with Damask Hangings, Camp
Ditto, Hair Mattresses, Prime Goose Feather Beds and Bedding,
Lady's Painted Wardrobe, Painted Toilet Tables and Washstands,
Toilet Ware, Dressing Glasses, Chests of Drawers, Chairs, Car-
pets, &c.

Tlie Kitchen and Culinary Requisites, and other Effects of do-
mestic utility.

May be viewed on the Morning of Sale, when Catalogues may
be had on the Premises, or at the Office of Messrs. BYFORD and
SON, Clayton-square.

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, ATHERTON-STREET.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1855-12-25

ASSOCI;ATION.

The Life Office, Established in~
1836 by members of the
Westminster Fire Office, has been highly successful in its
operation. An economical management, a judicious adjustment
of the premium to the risk incurredrand a careful investment
of the Funds, have enabled the Directors to make additions to
Policies which have equalled One-hoff of the Premix's: received.
Assurances effected prior to tat January, 1856, on the partici-
pating scale, will share in the ensuing- division of profit, to be
declares 1857.
AGENTS.
Manchester Mr. Edward W. Roylance, Old Corn Exchange.
Bolton - Mr. Peter Johnson, FlvActes Field.
Blackburn. Mr. Peter Lonsdale. 1, St. Alban'is-place.
Burnley Mr. J. S. Veevers, Hargreaves-street.
Chorley Mr. James Pierce, Market-street.
LIVERPOOL,.. Mr. James Burnet, 24, North John-street.
Mr. Henry L. Sherlock, Canning Place. (Fire
Office only.)
Oldham .......• Messrs. Hardman, Bell-street. Mumps.
Preston
Ramsbottom.•.......Mr. R. Dugdale.

Rochdale .. Mr. Joseph W. Booth, Solicitor.
Staleybridge . Mr. Joshua A. Gould, Copley• Cottage.
Stockport Mr. Wm. L. Swindells, 87, Heaviley.
Wigan . Mr. Thos. Milligan, Hall Gate.
*** Active Agents required where the Offices- are not fully
represented.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1855-12-25

T h
ep
u p CATTLE.
LIVERPOOL,Dec.23.—y
M to-day, though small, was
suited to the demand, which took off all at unchanged prices from
those of last week, there being no very superior meat shown.
Beasts, 1,636; sheep, 6,101.
SALFORD, DEC. 19.—We had a good show of stock, comprising
some of excellent quality, which brought good prices. i M ddling
no change in value. Best beef, 6d to 74 ; middling, 5d to 6d
best wedders, 64 to 74 ; heavy weights, 54 to gad ; eyes, 4d to
Sid ; calves, 5d to 7d. Number of beasts, 1,519; sheep, 7,555;
calves, 146.

DUBLIN, DEC. 20.—The supply was considerably less than
last week, being chiefly for home use. The demand for prime
good and tops higher. Beef, sinking offal, 56s to 60s per cwt. for
ordinary; 60s to 62s prime: middling, 50s upwards; slaughter,
45s to 465. Mutton at all prices from 4&d to 7d per lb. with fewer
sheep for sale. Veal, 7d to 7ad per lb. in sink. Pigs, a good
inquiry for the Engiish market, at is to 2s per cwt. advance—
say 47s to 495.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1855-12-25

TO CLERGYMEN, AUTHORS, &c.

ARTHUR GRAINGER'S NEW WRITING
PAPER, made from Straw, is invaluable to rapid Writers.
It has a hard and smooth surface,
.can be written on both sides
with either Metal or Quill Pen, is much pleasanttr to write upon
than any other paper, and nearly half the price, bj.ng only 3s.
per Ream.

•
NO ,HA ROB FOR STAMPING.—A single packet of Note Paper
or 100 Envelopes stamped with Arms, Crests, or Initials, free of
charge, and every description of Stationery full 30 per cent.
cheaper than any other house, at ARTHUR GRAINGER'S Paper
and Envelope 3lanufactory, 308, High Holborn.
Useful Cream-laid Note Paper, full size, 5 Quires for 6d. ; Su-
perior Thick Ditto, 5 Quires for Is.; India Note, 5 Quires for Is. ;
Letter Paper, 4s. per Ream; Sermon Paper, 45. 6d.; Foolscap,
6s. 6d. ; and Drafts, 7s. Gd. per Ream ; good Cream-laid Cemented
Envelopes, 4d. per 100; the Queen's Head Envelopes. Is. per
Dozen ; Office Envelopes. ss. per 1,000; Black bordered Cream-
laid Paper (full size), 5 Quires for Is. ; Bordered Envelopes, 9d.
per 100; best Wax, 3s. Gd. per lb. ; 100 Super Visiting Cards
printed for Is. 6d.; useful Sample Packets of Paper and Envelopes
by Post, Is. each. List of Prices sent post free. On Orders over
208., carriage paid to any part of the country.
Copy the Address—Factory, 308, High Holborn ; Branches, 10,
itzroy-terrace, New-road, and 9, Holborn-bars, City, London.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1855-12-25

STEAM TO

NEW YORK AND (vhe JAMAICA) TO CHAGRES.
The undernoted or other first-class Screw Steam-strips will sail
From LIVERPOOL for NEW YORK,
ONCE A MONTH,
Until further notice, the extended service being Twice a Month,
when the Ships now building are completed.

ANDES... Captain M•Anrwtrrn.
EMEU Captain SMA La-
_ JURA. Captain Vltcicma:c.
ETNA ..... Captain MILLIais.

For BOSTON and NEW YORK.
Passage Money to Boston (b,yond which port Passengers
cannot be booked), including Provisions and Stewards' Fees, but
without Wines or Liquors, which can be obtained on board.
Cabin, £lB or £l5, according to the accommodation- Second
Cabin, .€l2.
Apply in Halifax, to SAMUEL CrlIkRD; in Boston, to S. S.
Limn; in New York, to EDWARD CUNARD; in Havre, to
DONALD CURRIE, 21. Quai d'Orleansi• in Paris, to DONkLD
CURRIE,I7, Boulevard dos Italiens r - in London, to J. 11. Foottn,
52, Old Broad-street; in Glasgow, to G. and J. BURNS; and in
Liverpool to

D. and C. MAC IVER, 16, Water-street.
As soon as Goods are going for Canada, and any quantity
offer for PORTLAND, these Vessels will call there.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1855-12-25

PROVISIONS.

LIVERPOOL, DEC. 21.—There is rather more doing in beef
and on medium qualities a concession of about 2s 6d per tierce
has been submitted to ; the light stock, however, imparts confi-
dence to holders. In the absence of assortment of American
pork, the dealers supply thomselves with Irish; for such rather
advancing rates are asked. Irish bacon is a little firmer, which will
be in favour of early arrivals of new American. Small sales of
lard are reported at full prices, and there is now no stock left in
first hands. The cheese market is very flat ; fine qualities, how-
ever, are less difficult to sell than ordinary descriptions.

ST. JOHN'S MARKET.—The following are the prices current
in this market : _ _ . _

Beer. ...----4.. n Os 6dto Os 9d:Peas * peck Os Od to Oa Od
Mutton
Veal
Lamb, per qr..... 15 0 —25 0 Melons 0 0— 0 0
Fresh Pork 0 7 0 8 Asparagus vlOO. 0 0— 0 0
Cod Fish 0 8— 0 0 Filberts .... v qrt: 1 6 0 0
Bret
Haddock ....
Soles 0 8— 0 0 Pines,For... each 0 0— 0 0
Salmon 0 0— 0 0 Do. Eng 6 0— 0 0
Turbot 1 0— 2 0 ,Fowls .. v.couple 3 6 4 6
Fresh Butter 1 4 0 0 Ducks
Salt Ditto 0 11 1 0 Geese each 4 0 —lO 0
Lobsters ....each 2 0— 2 6 Turkeys
Eggs 44, 124 9 6 0 0 Hares
Potatoes...vpeck 0 11 1 0 Rabbits .. 4,cple 2 0— 2 4
New Ditto ..v lb 0 0— 0 0 Grouse 5 6 6 0
Cucumbers.. each 1 0— 0 0 'Partridges
LIVERPOOL AGRICULTURAL MARKET.—The latest qtlOta-
tions in this market are as follow:

Hay,old,vst 0, 84@ is id Potatoes, s. 4. e. 4.
New 0 0— 0 0 /imps 3 0— 3 8
Clover
Ditto, Green 0 0— 0 0 Cattle
Vetches
Straw, Wheat 0 31— 0 4iiCarrots 0 0— 0 0
Oat
Barley 0 2i— 0 4 :Manure

THE CHARITIES.—(WeekIy Reports.)

INDUSTRIAL RAGGED SCHOOLS, SOHO-STREET, DEC. 19.
On the books, boys 117, girls 60; average attendance, boys 110,
girls 54 ; sick list, boys 1, girls 2; obtained situations, boys 0,
girls O. _

NORTHERN HOSPITAL, DEC. 22.—ADMITTED : Accidents,
33 ; medical and surgical cases, 8 ; total, 41.—DISCHARGED :
Cured, 13 ; relieved at own request, 6 ; attending as out-patients,
25i irregular, 1 ; died, 3 ; remaining in the hospital, 95.
ROYAL INFIRMARY, DEC. 22.—ADMITTED: In-patients, 18;
out-patients, 3; casuals, 3. DISCHARGED In-patients cured,
27; relieved, &c., 6; made out-patients, 7; irregular, 6; dead,
I.—Remain

ST. ANNE'S DISPENSARY AND EYE AND EAR INSTITUTION,
9, ROSE-HILL, DEC. 22.—New patients, viz. :—Relieved at the
institution, 137; relieved at their own dwellings, 63; total, 200.
LIVERPOOL DISPENSARIES, DEC. 24.—New cases received
advice and medicine at the institution—North, 223; South, 155;
total, 378. New cases visited at their own houses and supplied
with medicine—North, 119; South, 49; total, 169.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1855-12-25

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,
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Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1855-12-25

COURT AND FASHION.

MR. MAY succeeds Mr. William Ley as first clerk-assistant
of the House of Commons, on that gentleman's resignation.
MR. BOUVERIE ALLEYNE is appointed Colonial Secretary
of Grenada. Mr. Henry Sharpe is appointed Provost Marshal
of Grenada.

MR. ALBERT ALLOM is appointed Colonial Secretary at
Tobago. Mr. Charles Berkeley is appointed Colonial Treasurer
at Tobago. _ _

THE QUEEN AND MIN NIGHTINGALE.—The country will
experience much satisfaction, though no surprise, on learning,
as we believe we are correct in stating, that Her Majesty the
Queen has, in a manner as honourable to herself as it must be
gratifying to her people, been pleased to mark her warm ap-
preciation of the unparalleled self-devotion of the good Miss
Nightingale. The Queen has transmitted to that lady a
jewelled ornament of great beauty, which may be worn as a
decoration, and has accompanied it with an autograph letter ;
such a letter as Queen Victoria has ere now proved she can
write; a letter not merely of graceful acknowledgment, bat
full of that deep feeling which speaks from heart to heart, and
at once ennobles the sovereign and the subject—Morning Post.
ACCIDENT TO THE EMPRESS OF AUSTRIA.—The Vienna
Presse relates that on the 13th inst., about noon, as Her Ma-
jesty the Empress Elizabeth was proceeding to Schonbrunn in
a carriage and four, the horses took fright in the. Mariahalfer
High-street. The coach-man endeavoured to stop them by
turning them into a narrow side street. The horses however
rushed back to the High-street, the two leaders broke loose,
and the coachman being hurled from his box was severely in-
jured. The two wheelers being now wholly unrestrained,
dashed on, when a carter coming in the contrary direction,
with great presence of mind, drew up his cart across the street,
and in this manner stopped the flight of the animals. Her
Majesty during the whole of this occurrence preserved her
usual calmness, stepped immediately into a private carriage
passing near at the time, and drove back to the castle (Hof-
burg) amid the loud cheers of the people, as Her Majesty de-
termined on proceeding to Schiinbrunn in another carriage.
SAMUEL ROGERS, the poet, died on Tuesday morning, at
his house in St. James's-place, London, in the presence of Dr.
Beattie and Mr. E. Paine, his attendant. Mr. Rogers was
born about the year 1760, and had therefore attained the
venerable age of 95. In 1787, after completing a course of
travel, be published his "Ode to Superstition," and other
poems.; and five years later appeared his "Pleasures of
Memory," by which his fame as a poet was, established. In
1798, she published his "Epistle to a Friend," and other poems;
in 1814, his "'Vision of Columbus and Jacqueline ;°' in 1819,
" Human Life ;" in 1822, the first part of his " Italy," on the
illustrations and printing of which he is said to have spent
£10;000. Mr. 'Rogers's house, in St. James's-place, is a
treasury of art. The pictures are amongst the very best of
their tlass, and, though few in number, are said to have cost
£6,000.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1855-12-25

REVIEWS OF THE WORK:

"The book under review is one calculated to warn and in-
struct."—Aaval and Military Gazette, Ist Feb. 1851.
" We feel no hesitation in saying, that there is no member of
society by whom the book will not be found useful—whether
such person hold the relation of a parent, preceptor, or a clergy-
man.—Sun, evening paper.
Sold, in sealed envelopes, by the Author; also by Piper and
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Cornhill, London ; Guest, Bull-street, Birmingham; Heywood,
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East and West Indies. Canada, Australia, and British Possessions.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1855-12-25

PHILHARMONIC HALL.

THOMAS'S SHILLING CONCERTS.

MR. EDWARD W. THOMAS has the honour
to announce that the FOURTH SEASON of his SHIL-
LING CONCERTS will commence on

TUESDAY EVENING, sth JANUARY, 1956,
And continue for ONE MONTH.

PRINCIPAL PERFORMERS.
Leader—Mr. ZERBINI, of the Royal Italian Opera.
Principal Second-1I r. FREWIN. Tenor—Mr. BAETENS.

Vinloncello. Mr. LIDEL.
Flute—M. DE FOLLY, R. 1.0. Oboe —Mr. JENNINGS.
Bassoon—Mr. CHISHOLM. Horn, Mr. WICKET.
Cornet-a-Piston—M. GOBIN, from the Conservatoire, Paris, his
first appearance in this country.
Ophicleide—M. PROSPERE, R. 1.0. Harp—Mr. STREATHER.
Mr. HORATIO CHI PP, the celebrated Violoncellist (late
of Her Midesty's Private Band), and
Master ISAAC (one of the most extraordinary boy Violinists that
ever appeared), are also engaged.

VOCALISTS.
First Week.
MADAME AMADEI,
Of whom the London press say—" A finer Contralto has neve
been heard; richer in quality, perhaps, than any upo
record."
Second Week.
MISS P. HORTON,
Whose Puck, in the Midsummer Night's D-eem ;" Ariel, in
"'File Tempest," and Ophelia, in " Hamlet," have earned for
her an undying reputation. During her engagement she will
recite Shakepeare's Play of the " Midsummer Night's Dream,"
which will be produced with the entire Music by Mendelssohn.
Principal Vocalists on this occcasion,
Miss STOTT and Miss HILES.
A Selection from "The Tempest," and Mathew Locke's " Mac-
beth" Music (in its integrity) will be performed during Miss
P. Horton's stay.
Third Week.
MISS THIRLWALL,
_ _

Who, though new to a Liverpool Public, has considerable Metro-
politan reputation.

Fourth (and last) Week.
The great favourite
MISS FANNY HUDDART.

During the Season will be produced an entirely new Selection
from " Le Prophete."
The Overture to the "Carnival-of Rome." by Berlioz. Weber's
" Invitation to Waltz," arranzed for the Orchestra by Berlioz.
NEW DANCE MUSIC, _ _ _ _

By D'Alberte, Laurent, Bosissio, Larnotte, Strauss, &c., &c.

A DAY PERFORMANCE

Will be:given every SATURDAY during the Series, commencing
at Hall-past Two o'clock.
The Evening Concerts will commence at Eight o'clock.
Body and Gallery, ONE SHILLING; Boxes, 2s.
Money taken at the Doors.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1855-12-25

_IVERPOOL PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY.-
' 4 GRAND CONCERT, on FRIDAY next, the 28th inst.
PRINCIPAL VOCA LI,TS
MISS ST AI3BACH,
MRS. SUNDERLAND,
MISS RYLES,
MR. -SIMS REEVES,
A ND
MR. W. 11. WEISS.
CONDUCTOR.... MR. J. ZEUGHEER HERRMANN.
The Programme will include Handel's Serenata ACIS AND
GALATEA, with (for the first time in Liverpool) Mozart's Addi-
tional Accompaniments.
Tickets for Unappropriated Stalls, for Ladies and Strangers,
7s. 6d. each ; Gallery Stalls, 55.; Gallery, 2s. 6d. Concert to com-
mence at a Quarter to Eight o'clock.
BY ORDER OF THE COMMITTEE.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1855-12-25

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 TRE WATERLOO HOTEL.

Just published, post Svo. cloth, price 4s
TNFIDELITY INEXCUSABLE. ONE GOD :
1 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."—Morning
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" 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."—
Alhenrcum.

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by proofs independent of Revelation, and subsequently by evidence
derived from Holy Writ, and thus demonstrates what its title im-
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London: W. SKEFFINOTON. Liverpool: E. WILLAN, 73,
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Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1855-12-25

THE SEVENTH

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

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

PATRONESSES.
The Countess of ZETLAND,
The Countess of YARBOROUGH,
The Countess of ELLESMERE,
Viscountess COM BERM ERE,
The Hon.' Mrs. WELLINGTON COTTON.
PATRONS.
The Rt. Hon. the Earl of Zetland, Grand Master of England.
The Rt. Hon. the Earl of Yarborough, D.G.M. of England.
The Rt. Hon. the Earl of Ellesmere, P.G.M., East Lancashire.
The Rt. Hon. Lord Viscount Combermere, P.G.M., Cheshire.
Le Gendre Nicholas Starkie, Esq., P.G.M., West Lancashire.
Sir Watkin Williams vnn, Bart., M.P., P.G.M., Shropshire.
Henry Charles Vernon, Esq., P.G.M., Worcestershire.
The Rev. Gilmour Robinson, D.P.G.M., West Lancashire.
Richard James Spiers, Esq., Past Grand Sword Bearer.
Stephen Blair, Esq., M.P., D.P.G.M., East Lancashire.
J. Finchett Maddock, Esq., Dep. Prov. Grand Master, Cheshire.
The Rev. E. H. Dymock, Deputy Provincial Grand Master, Shrop-
shire.
Lieut.-Col.-George Augustus Vernon, P. P.G.S.W., Staffordshire.
Matthew Dawess, Esq., P.P.G.S.W., East Lancashire.
Joseph Perrin, Esq., Prov. Grand Senior Warden, West Lanca-
shire.
G. Crawford Antrobus, Esq., P.G.S.W., Cheshire.
Thomas Littledale, Esq., P.G.J.W., West Lancashire.
Albert H. Royds, Esq., Prov. Grand Junior Warden, East Lanca-
shire.
The Hon. Major Wellington Cotton, P.G.J.W., Cheshire.
William Courtenay Cruttenden, Esq., P.G.R., Cheshire.
Sir Joshua Walmsley, Knight, M.P.
William Henry Moss, Esq.

COMMITTEE.
J. J. BANNING, Esq., Chairman.
JOHN LORD HOWARD, Esq., t Vice-Chairmen.
JOHN WRIGHT, Esq.,
J. J. BANNING, Esq., Treasurer.
Presidents, Vice-Presidents, and Trustees of the Institution,
the Grand Officers of this Province and Cheshire, the Masters,
Past Masters, and Wardens of all Lodges in West Lancashire and
Cheshire.
TICKETS, including Refreshments, 10s. 6d. each,
To be obtained from Mr. Walmsley, 50, Lord-street; Mr. War-
burton, Exchange Newsroom ; Mr. W. J. Hammond, Lord-street ;
Mr. George Addison, 152, Church-street, Preston ; Messrs.
Prichard and Roberts, Bridge-street Row, Chester; the Scarfs-
brick Arms Hotel, Southport ; the Masters of the different
Lodges; or of the Honorary Secretary, at the Committee Rooms.
It is particularly requested that all parties attending the Ball
will sign their names in full on their Tickets, prior to presenting
them at the Town-ball.

It is also requested that the Brethren appear in full Masonic
Dress Clothing of their Rank and Office.
BROTHER G. A. WIELOPOLSKI PHILLIPS' QUADRILLE BAND WILL

BE IN ATTENDANCE.
The Doors will be opened at Eight o'clock.
Corn rnittee.room, SAMUEL P. BRABNER,
George-hotel, Dale-street, Liverpool, Hon. Sec.
22nd November.l3s3.
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THE LIVERPOOL STANDARD.

OOLLEGIATh INSTITUTIO.Y.

THE half-yearly distribution of prizes took place on Friday,
the Lord Bishop of Chester in the chair. There were also
present the Yen. Archdeacon Jones, the BM, Dr. WNeile
A. Campbell, J. S. Howson (the principal of the institution)'
C. W. Underwood, A. Ellis, J. Herbert Jones, T. Bowman'
W. T. Newenham, C. W. Lawrence, W. Pollock, D. Anderson,
J. R. Conor, R. W. kiley, C. E. Titterton, and R. A. Gent;
Messrs. Josias Booker, R. Aked, Joshua Rawdon, J. A. Tinne,
and J. K. Rounthwaite. After some introductory observations
by the Right Rev. Diocesan, in which he took occasion to pass
a high eulogium upon the Principal, and to refer with pleasure
to the honours achieved at the universities by late pupils of
this Institution, the following prizes were distributed
A copy of the " Wellington Dispatches" to Master Sinclair,
for the best essay upon " Great Battles."

HIGH SCHOOL.
CLASS PRIZES.
Prizes. Certificate.
Class I. Ravrdoo, G
II ..... ... ........ M`Neile, E. H Wright, 1
Wilson, B. W., 2
111. .......... ..... Joues, R. D Fairclough
111. (Modern)... Moore
Rawdon, F., 2
IV Pendlebury . Ramsay, P.
IV. (Modern)...White Elliot
V. Crone
V 1... Moore, J. M Tarbet, E.
VII Forwood Anderson
VIII. (A) Caw
(B) Kearsley, E
SPECIAL PRIZES.
Divinity Shaw, D M`Neile, E. H.
History Sinker
Mathematics Moore, J. B
French.,.Moore, J. B. (transferred to Wilson, 8.W.) Adams, 1
Pater, 2
Newton, 3 Sirdefield, 3
Morris, 4 Makin, 4
Writing
Jeredin, 2
Drawing„,Aked, R. P. (transferred to Peel, J. C.)...W00d, 1
Rounthwaite, J. F., 2 Aked, W., 2
Tarbet, P., 3 .... ..... Wilson, A., 3
Kirkby, 4 Maples, G., 4
Glynn, T., 5
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1855-12-25

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 Clubmoor, 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, II 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 U 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 MELLeR, Hunter-street Distillery.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1855-12-25

anittb

LOADING BERTH, SOUTH SIDE WATERLOO DOCK.

THE " BLACK STAR" LINE OF PACKETS.

LIVERPOOL TO NEW YORK.

PACKET of the 7th JANUARY.

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Goods will be received till Midnight of the sth proximo.
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lectual being, he will not consider it as a duty or
a delight that belongs only to man, but will feel
it more delightful, as there is now another soul
that may share with him all the pleasure of the
progress. To love the happiness of her whose
happiness is in his affection, is, of course, to be
conjugally faithful ; but it is more than to be
merely faithful ; it is not to allow room even for
a doubt as to that fidelity, at least for such a
doubt as a reasonable mind might form. It is
truly to love her best ; but it is also to seem to
feel that love which is truly felt.
As the happiness of the wife is the rule of
conjugal duty to the husband, the happiness of
the husband is in like manner the rule of con—
jugal duty to the wife. There is no human being
whose affection is to be to her like his affection,
as there is no happiness which is to be to her like
the happiness which he enjoys. All which I
have said of the moral obligation of the husband,
then, is not less applicable to her duty ; but,
though the gentle duties belong to both, it is to
her province that they more especially belong,
because she is at once best fitted by nature for
the ministry of tender courtesies, and best exer-
cised in the office that inspires them. While man
is occupied in other cares during the business of
the day, the business of her day is but the con-
tinued discharge of many little duties that have
a direct relation to wedlock, in the common
household which it has formed. He must often
forget her, or be useless to the world ; she is most
useful to the world by remembering him. From
the tumultuous scenes which agitate many of his
hours, he returns to the calm scenes where peace
awaits him, and happiness is sure to await him
because she is there waiting whose smile is peace,
and whose very presence is more than happiness
to his heart.
Here Love his golden shaft employs, here lights
His constant lamp, and waves his purple wings—
Here reigns and revels.

The vows which constitute a solemn part of
the matrimonial engagement give to this duty of
reciprocal love the sanction of an additional
authority ; but they only give an additional sanc-
tion, and increase the guilt of violating duties
which, without these vows, it would still have
been guilt to violate.—Professor Brown's Lectures.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1855-12-25

THE LARGEST, CHEAPEST, AND BEST SELECTED STOCK OF GLASS, CHINA, AND
EARTHENWARE, is at
J. WARD'S, 40, BOLD-STREET LIVERPOOL.
All Patterns purchased at this Retablianient Matched. any time.
Dinner Sets, for Twelve Persons from 40s. to .410 per Set. China Breakfast Sets, Burnished Gold, from ss. to 4; per Set.
Dessert Ditto, Ditto from 255. to £2O per Set. .Toilet Sets, 50 Patterns from Ss. to 50s. per Set.
China Tea Sets, Burnished G old, upward s China Tea Cups and Saucers, blue figure, 15.3 d. per half-dozen.
of 100 Patterns from 10s. 6d. to X 6 per Set.
Jugs, Parian China, Stone Jugs, with Metal Tops, for hot water, and a great variety of others, of all sizes. All kinds of Kitchen
Ware, very cheap. Stone Jars, Feet Warmers, Baking Pans, Bread Pans, &c. Richly-Cut Glass, the best that can be made, in all
articles. Pressed Glass. of first and second quality, at prices that defy commotion. French China Ornaments, Painted and Gilt, in
hundreds of Patterns and Designs, from 3s. 6d. to £6 per Sat. Figure Sh4des for Covering Ornaments, all sizes, and Stands for
them, Gilt and Black.
N.B.—J. W. begs to return thanks to the Public for the Patronage he hai received, and his success enables him now to offer to the
public a magnificent, large, and first-class Stock of Goods, such as very few equal, and none surpass, for Quality or Cheapness. Goods
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Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1855-12-25

MORRISH'S MERCHANTS' DINING-ROOMS,
LANCASTER BUILDINGS,
TITHEBARN-STREET, LIVERPOOL,
The first on MONDAY, December 31st, 1855.
The second on FRIDAY, January 4th, 1856.
Ready at One o'clock.

MORRISH'S Standard or Natural SHERRY,
at 365. per dozen,
Is a pure Wine of most delicious flavour, imported only by
F. E. MORRISH, Wine Merchant.
Very old Scotch WHISKEY, 18s. per Gallon.
Wines and Spirits supplied to Families at Wholesale Prices from
one Bottle upwards.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1855-12-25

COLLEGIATE INSTITUTION.

THE half-yearly distribution of prizes took place on Friday,
the Lord Bishop of Chester in the chair. There were also
present the Ven. Archdeacon Jones, the Revs. Dr. IWNeile
A. Campbell, J. S. Howson (the. principal of the institution)'
C. W. Underwood, A. Ellis, J. Herbert Jones, T. Bowman'
W. T. Newenham, C. W. Lawrence, W. Pollock, D. Anderson,
J. R. Corny, R. W. Riley, C. E. Titterton, and R. A. Gent;
Messrs. Josias Booker, R. Aked, Joshua Rawdon, J. A. Tinne,
and J. K. Rounthaite. After some introductory observations
by the Right Rev. Diocesan, in which he took occasion to pass
a high eulogium upon the Principal, and to refer with pleasare
to the honours achieved at the universities by late pupils of
this institution, the following prizes were distributed :
A copy of the " Wellington Dispatches" to Master Sinclair,
for the best essay upon " Great Battles."

HIGH SCHOOL.
CLASS PRIZES
Prizes.
Class I. Rawdon, G....
11. . M`Neile, E. H

Certificate.
• Wainwright
▪ Wright, 1
Wilson, B. W. 2
111. ...Jones, R D Fairelough
111. (Modern)...Moore Newton; 1
Rawdon, F., 2
IV. Pendlebury Ramsay, P.
IV. (Modern)... White Elliot
V Crone
VI. Moore, J. M Tarbet, E.
VII Forwood Anderson
_77 VIII. (A) Caw.. . ... .. ...... .........
(B) Kearsley, E

SPECIAL PRIZES.
Divinity Shaw, D M'Neile E. H.
History Sinker Wilson, W.
Mathematics Moore, J. B.' ' Archer
French... Moore, J. B. (transferred to Wilson, 8.W.) Adams, 1
Pater, 2 Corran, 2
Newton, 3 ;...... ..... Sirdefield, 3
Morris, 4 Makin, 4
Writing .. .... ' Sole . .... Williams, 1
Jeredin, 2
Drawing—Aked, R. P. (transferred to Peel, J. C.)...W00d, 1
Rounthwaite, J. F., 2... Aked, W., 2
Tarbet, P., 3 Wilson, A., 3
Kirkby, 4 Maples, G., 4
Glynn, 5
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1855-12-25

Mrst Entits.

For AN
TT`ill nave immediate despatch.—flan half her cargo
--, ready for shipment.
4A.,.;.- The Ship M A RIA N,
I. Captain 1E;
4. . lll,ll
. 667 tons.
For freight and passage, apply to
C. W. and F. SHAND, 4, Old Cnurchyard.

outb America.

LINE OF PACKETS FOR THE WEST COAST OF
SOUTH AMERICA.

Biortly expected, and intended to be despatched in all January.

For VALPARAISO,
te The beautiful Liverpool-built Iron Clipper Ship
0;41 FUSILIER,
0,- Captain Ca lIM ICH A al,
(Who has had very great experience in the trade);
552 tons old and 503 new tonnage; A 1 at Lloyd's 12 years. This
splendid ship delivered her cargo m perfect order, and has just
performed her passage out in 70 days, the shortest ever made.
Apply to COTESWORTH, WYNNE, and LYNE.

LINE OF PACKETS FOR RIO DE JANEIRO.
A regular trader.
The well-known beautiful British-built Clipper Ship
COURIER,
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44'1 tAh o•y?l'ass
y2BoBdiovnesre:d bhueirl teeax4reeesssillyl ger
best condition, and is in every respect one of the finest vessels in
the Brazil trade : loading in George's Dock.—Apply to
COTESWORTH, IVYNNE, and LYNE.

PHILADELPHIA LINE OF PACKETS.
---
~
Al *, SAILING ON THE
TWELFTH OF EVERY MONTH
...iisetna.,l
.
WYOMING E. BROOKS llOO tons.. 12th Jan.
TONA WANDA T. JULIUS l3OO tons.. 12th Feb.
TUSCARORA R. M. DUNLEVY.. 1232 tons.. 12th March.
SARANAK JAS. ROWLANDS .. 1000 tons.. 12th April.

These Vessels are all of the first class, built expressly for this
line, and combine every quality to render them safe and expedi-
tious conveyances for Goods, and they are furnished with spa-
cious and elegant accommodations for Passengers. These
Packets will take advantage of the Steam tow-boats on the Dela-
ware. To insure punctuality in sailing, no Goods can be received
after the 10th of each Month.—For Freight or Cabin Passage
apply to BROWN, SHIPLEY, and CO.
Freight by these Vessels will be collected at four dollarseighty
cents to the pound sterling.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1855-12-25

ing of merchants, shipowners, and others, has just been held
at Drogheda, and a resolution requesting Mr. M`Cann, M.P.
for that town, to introduce the subject in parliment next ses-
sion was unanimously adopted. The greater number of the
vessels lost on that coast belonged, it was observed, to Eng-
lish and Scotch ports, so that it is incumbent on the maritime
bodies of the three countries to bring their united influence to
bear upon the question.
DESTRUCTION OF CARTON HOUSE BY FIRE.—A destruc-
tive fire broke out on Friday morning at Carton House, the
residence of the Duke of Leinster, near Maynooth. From the
length of time during which it raged there is much reason to
fear that a very considerable portion of the building has fallen
a prey to the flames. The fire was discovered about four
o'clock, and up to nine o'clock the ravages of the flames were
not subdued. Every man in the town of Maynooth, with the
students from the college, and great numbers of people from
the surrounding country, were on the spot, and under the di-
rections of the Duke himself, and of the Marquis of Kildare,
or Lord Gerald, every possible effort was made to stop the
conflagration and to remove the valuable property in the
house to a place of safety. The gale, which blew with con-
siderable violence at the time, spread the fire, and fed its fury
with more effect than all the exertions that could be made
were able to overcome. The Duchess of Leinster having been
confined for some time from illness, it was found necessary to
remove her Grace to the steward's house. The house was
insured.

SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.

THE CHASE.
The CirEearßE HOUNDS will meet on

Wednesday, 26 Marbury Hall, by Northwich
Thursday, 27..
Saturday, 29
Each day at half-past Ten o'clock.
Sir W. W. WYNN'S HOUNDS will meet on

Wednesday, 26 Gredington
Friday, 28
Saturday, 29 Chorlton Hall
Every day at half-past ten o'clock.

BIRTHS, MARRIAGES, and DEATHS.

BIRTHS.

On the 12th instant, at Richmond-terrace, Everton, Mrs.
Jackson, of a daughter.
On the 13th instant, at Wrenbury-hall, Cheshire, the wife
of Major Starkey, of a son.
On the 13th instant, at Grassendale, Aigburth, the wife of
Charles J. Lambert, Esq., of a daughter.
On the 14th instant, in Albert-street, Edge-hill, Mrs. Jas.
Rawlinson, of a son.
On the 17th instant, at Rock-view, Bootle, the wife of Mr.
J. P. Jackson, of a son.
On the 17th instant, in Derby-road, Kirkdale, Mrs. Archi-
bald Maclean, of a daughter.
On the 18th instant, at Tranmere, Mrs. W. Guy, of a son.
On the 18th instant, the wife of Mr. Arthur Parton, Great
George-street, of a daughter.
On the 18th instant, in Price-street, the wife of Mr. R. C.
H. Skafte, sailmaker and ship-chandler, of a daughter.
On the 19th instant, in Eaton-square, London, the Countess
of Galloway, of a son.
On the 19th instant, the wife of Mr. John Grierson, estate-
agent, Oxford-street, of a daughter.
On the 21st instant, at Highfield-park, Rock Ferry, Mrs.
'William S. Harris, of a son.
On the 22nd instant, at Bedford-street South, Mrs. James
N. Holmes, of a daughter.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1855-12-25

ing of merchants, shipowners, and others, has just been held
at Drogheda, and a resolution requesting Mr. M`Cann, M.P.
for that town, to introduce the subject in parliment next ses-
sion was Unajlinonsly adopted. The greater number of the
vessels lost on that coast belonged, it was observed, to Eng-
lish and Scotch ports, so that it is incumbent on the maritime
bodies of the three countries to bring their united influence to
bear upon the question.
DESTRUCTION OF CARTON HOUSE BF FIRE.—A destruc-
tive fire broke out on Friday morning at Carton House, the
residence of the Duke of Leinster, near Maynooth. From the
length of time during which it raged there is much reason to
fear that a very considerable portion of the building has fallen
a prey to the flames. The fire was discovered about four
o'clock, and up to nine o'clock the Nvagei ;,f the flames were
not subdutl very man in the town of Maynooth, with the
Il
students from the college, and great numbers of people from
the surrounding country, were on the spot, and under the di-
rections of the Duke himself, and of the Marquis of Kildare,
or Lord Gerald, every possible effort was made to stop the
conflagration and to remove the valuable property in the
house to a place of safety. The gale, which blew with con-
siderable violence at the time, spread the fire, and fed its fury
with more effect than all the exertions that could be made
were able to overcome. The Duchess of•Leinster having been
confined for some time from illness, it was found necessary to
remove her Grace to the steward's house. The house was
insured.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1855-12-25

THE TREATY WITH SWEDEN.

The Moniteur of Thursday publishes the treaty concluded
on the 21st of November, between France, England, and
Sweden. _

—..---
It is declared that the treaty is concluded to prevent every
complication of a nature to disturb the balance of power in
Europe.
By Article 1, the King of Sweden engages himself not to
cede to Russia, nor to exchange with her, nor to allow her to
occupy, any portion of the territories belonging to the crown
of Sweden and Norway.
His Majesty the King of Sweden and Norway engages him-
self, moreover, not to cede to Russia any right of pasturage or
fishing ground, or of any other nature whatsoever, as well for
the said territories as for the coast of Sweden and Norway,
and to reject any claim (pre-tention) Russia might raise to
establish the existence of any of the above-named rights.
Art. 2. In case Russia should make any proposition to his
Majesty the King of Sweden and Norway, or any demand
with a view to obtain either the cession or exchange of any
portion whatever of territory belonging to the crowns of
Sweden and Norway, be it the permission to occupy certain
points of the said territory, or the cession of fishing or pastur-
age rights, or of any other, on those same territories, or on
the coast of Sweden and Norway, his Majesty the King of
Sweden and Norway engages himself to communicate imme-
diately such proposition to his Majesty the Emperor of the
French, and to her Majesty the Queen of England ' • and their
said Majesties take on their part the engagement to provide
his Majesty the King of Sweden and Norway with sufficient
naval and military forces to co-operate with the naval and
military forces of his said Majesty, with a view to resist the
claims or aggressions of Russia.
The nature, the importance, and the destination of the
forces in question shall, the case occurring, be decided by a
common agreement between the three powers.