The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1839-11-29 00:00:00

INSOLVENT DEBTOR'S COURT.

(Before Mr. Commissioner LAW.)
The case of Calverley Huish, of this town, adjourned
from Lancaster, in order that the insolvent might produce
his books of account, was further heard, in the Sessions
Court, yesterday, (Thursday.)
Mr. VENABLEs appeared for the detaining creditor, and
Mr. WILKINS for the insolvent. _

The insolvent said he threw himself upon the mercy of the
Court, and prayed for time to amend his schedule.
The Commissioner remarked that the present was an op-
portunity to bring forward any further witness.
Thomas Jones, known by the name of " Shrewsbury
Jones," deposed that he kne.w the insolvent, but had not in
any way assisted in drawing out his schedule ; he believed
that a person named Healey had drawn out a rough draft of
it. He did not know that the insolvent had procured goods
on a bill of exchange from Mr. Joseph Raleigh, of Manchester.
He knew that he had goods (thirteen bales of drapery articles)
from Thomas Williams. The whole of the goods were placed
in his (witness's) hands in May last, by Williams. Ten of the
bales were sent to London, and shipped in his (witness's)
name for Gibraltar ; the others- were sold for £llO. The
proceeds which would arise from the goods shipped were
transferred by Williams to Huish. (The order of Williams
to Jones to transfer the goods to finish, and one from Huish
to Jones for him to dispose of the three remaining bales,
were read.) The godds were sold to Mr. Mitchell, of Pres-
ton, £l5 of the proceeds were paid to the insolvent, £25 to
a Mr. O'Connor, of Wapping, and £7O had been paid over
to Williams by the consent and direction of Huish. Jones,
in further giving his evidence, stated that there had been an
arrangement made with the opposing creditor for him to
take the proceeds of the bales of goods shipped in considera-
tion of the amount of the bills accepted by him.
Mr. YATES (attorney for the opposing creditor) explained,
by saying that Mr. Smith had been robbed to some amount
in bill transactions, by one or other of the parties concerned
with finish, and being unable to obtain a settling, a letter
had been sent to the shipper of the goods in London, direct-
ing that the proceeds should be handed over to Smith ; but
they did not expect one shilling.
It appeared from thefurther evidence of Jones, that he had
given the insolvent's books up to his (Huish's) wife, at her
request. He had taken the benefit of the insolvent act some
time ago, when he was indebted to Huish £4O. Since when
he had not had any money transactions with him.
In cross-examination by Mr. WILKINS, Jones said that,
beyond his agency, he had not received a single farthing of
the proceeds from the goods sold. There were £250 paid
upon the goods shipped, which he had paid over to a Mr.
Maine and Mr. Williams. The insolvent did not to his
knowledge, receive one farthing, or know anything about the
payment. In payment for the three bales sold, £BO had been
given in cash, and an acceptance for £3O, which had been
dishonoured. Mr. Smith had discounted various bills at his
request, but he (Jones) had not received one shilling from
any of the bill transactions.
In answer to question'S put by Mr. VENADLES, it appeared
that Jones, to induce Smith to accept the bills, had represen-
ted Williams as a young man doing very well, who had an
extensive business in the shipping trade.
Mr. Henry Smith stated that he had discounted the bills
described in the schedule, which had been brought to him by
Jones, who had told him that Williams was a man doing very
well; that he had four vessels running regularly, /three of
which were his own. He (Jones) stated that nuish had a
situation worth £4OO or £5OO a year. Witness had not re-
ceived any money whatever on account of the bills in ques-
tion.

Smith, on cross-examination, said that the per centage he
was to receive on bills under £5O WAS five, and for those of
..£lOO and upwards, ten..
Thomas Williams, the person alluded to by Jones, stated
that he had carried on business in Liverpool for the last two
or three years, and was a shipper of Manchester goods. He
was not the owner, nor ever had been, of ships, or shares of
ships. The witness gave a history of becoming acquainted
with Jones and Huish, the former of whom, he said, he acci-
dently met in Tithebarn-street in February last, and was in-
troduced by him to Huish in March. The witness entered
into a long statement *respecting bill transactions between
himself, Huish, Jones, and other parties ; and stated that
Smith had agreed to take 1:294, part of the proceeds of the
goods shipped, in consideration of all the bills that were in
the hands of the insolvent.
The insolvent was put back to amend his schedule.
Mr. Henry Smith and Mr. Joseph Raleigh were appointed
assignees.'

film.' AND Gm:dz.—We have seldom seen the market in
Great Charlotte-street better supplied with fish and game
than it has been within the last few days. We have particu-
larly remarked the very fine display of turbot and codfish at
Mr. Newton's shop in the market. The most refined epicure
may there suit his taste to the greatest nicety. As a purveyor
of good things" in the shape of fish and game, Mr. New-
ton has scarcely an equal. A trial will satisfy any one of the
superior quality and prime condition of the finny and fea-
thered tribes which he has on sale.

LIME-STREET WARD.—Our readers will perceive that the
conservatives of this ward intend to celebrate- the glorious
triumph which they have recently achieved, in the return of
Mr. Rigby to the Town-council, by a public dinner, which is
to take place at Lucas' Repository, on 'Wednesday next.
We have no doubt that there will be a strong muster of
" good men and true" on the occasion. The dinner is to be
provided by Mr. Lawton, of the Rainbow Hotel, Basnett-
street, whose well-known taste in such matters is a sufficient
guarantee that the wines and eatables will be of the most
choice and delicious description.

MILK Fur:cu.—We have seldom tasted so delicious a com-
pound as the " Milk Punch" which Mr. Haram advertises
for sale. Its exquisite beverage combines the richness and
sweetness of the grape, the fragrance of the lime, and the
exhiliration of champagne. Those "who taste it will scarcely
ever after " fancy" any other descriptipn of punch.
We understand that Mr. Baxendale, who has held the im-
portant office of general superintendent in the London and
Birmingham railway, resigns that post at the expiration of
the present year.
THE GREAT WESTERN.—This vessel is now due at Bris-
tol, if she has not already arrived. If she reached that port
yesterday the papers may arrive in Liverpool in time for our
second edition. She will bring news to the 17th instant,
which will be nine days later than the day on which the Pa-
trick Henry sailed.

SPORT FOR THE HOLIDAYS !—We once more direct the
attention of our readers to Mr. Colles's advertisement, next
week being positively his last in Liverpool. All who wish to
provide themselves with a delightful source of amusements
for the approaching festive season, should pay Mr. C. a visit
immediately. We would likewise remind our readers that
Mr. C. has removed to No. 126, Bold-street, within three
doors of Berry-street.
MR. Roses LECTURES AT THE PARTHENON INSTITU-
TION, MANCHESTER.—The first of a course of lectures on
the beauties and advantages of poetry, was delivered by Mr.
Rose, the bard of colour, to the members of the Parthenon
Institution, Smithfield-market, on Tuesday evening. There
was a good attendance, and the lecture was listened to with
much interest. Among the points touched on by the lectu-
rer were :—Reasons why Manchester had been hitherto un-
favourable to poetry ;—What is poetry, or a disquisition into
its nature and art ;—The outward forms of nature and visible
life exemplified, with their impressions on the mind ;—The
inward emotions illustrated ;—The abrupt style, embodying
the sudden emanations of mind, the most natural and effec-
tive, with examples from various authors ;—The insipid
conventional language of different kinds of modern poetry
adduced as injurious to it ;—A poetical reform wanted in this
reforming age ;—The mere critic examined, and his general
pretensions exposed ;—What is the poet I—Rhyme ;--Blank
verse ;—lnstability of human grandeur, compared to the
enduring glory of great thoughts, handed down in song.—
Manchester Courier.

ENTERTAINMENT TO CAPTAIN WARTHUR.-011 Mon-
day afternoon an elegant entertainment was given to Captain
M'Arthur, of the Royal Sovereign iron steamer, by a numer-
ous and most respectable party of his friends, in the saloon
of that fine vessel, which was lying at the Broomielaw, and
brilliantly lighted up for the occasion. Alexander Johnston,
Esq., of Shieldhall, Chairman of the Committee of Directors
of the Royal Steam-packet Company, was in the chair, sup-
ported on the right by the esteemed guest of the evening, and
on the left by the Rev. Mr. M`Tavish. John Neill, Esq.,
Deacon Convener of the Trades' House, and Alexander
Drysdale, Esq., Croupiers. After discussing an excellent
dinner, accompanied by a profuse supply of champaign, the
chairman commenced the business of the day, and conducted
it throughout with that straightforward independence and
genuine good-humour which have obtained for him not only
the respect, but the kindly good wishes of the whole commu-
nity. After all the usual standing toasts had been given and
drunk with applause, the chairman craved an especial bum-
per for the toast of the evening, " Captain M'Arthur, their
respected guest," preceding the proposal with a high eulo-
gium on his character and qualifications as a gentleman and
a seaman. The toast having been responded to with the most
enthusiastic applause, Captain M'Artbur returned thanks in
very becoming terms, interspersing his observations with
many judicious remarks as to the capabilities of the Sove-
reign as a sea vessel. Next followed " The Trade of Clyde,
and a speely completion to the improvements contemplated,"
—" Success to Steam Navigation, and all improvements for
facilitating intercourse between the British empire and foreign
countries." Captain M'Arthur gave, "The Lord Provost
and Magistrates of Glasgow." Next came "The Lord Mayor
and authorities of Liverpool,"—" An honourable rivalry in
trade,"—" The Manufacturers of our country." Mr. J. B.
Neilson, engineer, Gas Works, gave, " May the ultimate use
of iron as the material for ship-building prove as successful
as the first year's experience has indicated," coupled with a
variety of interesting and highly amusing remarks on the su-
▪ periority of iron to wood in ship building, and looking for-
'. ward to the day, in confident expectation, when " Britain's
best bulwarks" would be her iron walls ! " The Croupiers"
were toasted with rapturous applause; and Mr. Neill replied
with his usual modesty and sterling good sense. " Messrs.
Tod and M`Gregor, the builders of the Sovereign :"—Mr.
Tod replied. Captain Al'Arthur gave " Captain Cook, of
the Royal George," which was drunk with all the honours.
Mr. Drysdale gave the " Town and Trade of Liverpool, and
the Shipping of the Mersey." Many other toasts were drunk.
With the excellent music of Thomson's band, and some capi-
tal singing, aided by the novelty of dining in so elegant an
apartment on board ship, we must say that we have seldom,
if ever, spent a more agreeable evening. The highly honour-
able sentiments expressed towards other companies, and the
fair spirit of honest rivalry which appeared to actuate every
individual present, contributed, no doubt, to this result.—
Glasgow Constitutional.
LIVERPOOL GRAND NATIONAL 'STEEPLE CHASE.—

Thursday, March sth, 1840. Umpires—the Earl of Sefton
and Lord Macdonald.—A Sweepstakes of 20 sovs each, 5 ft.
with 150 added, for horses of all denominations, carrying 12st
each. A winner of four steeple-chases in 1839 to carry slb ;
of five, 71b extra. Over a line of country within ten miles
of the town of Liverpool. The ground to be chosen by the
umpires, or such other persons as they may appoint. The
second horse to receive 30 sovs out of the stake, and the
third horse to save his stake. The ground to be shown to
the riders on the morning of the race by the umpires, or
their delegate. No rider to go through any gateway, or more
than 100 yards along any road or footpath. Any of the
horses entered for this race going over any of the leaps in
the steeple-chase course before the race, to be disqualified.
Riders to weigh before starting for their own security. The
winner to pay 10 sovs for expenses. Stake to be paid before
starting, or not entitled, although a winner. The umpires
shall have the power to appoint such assistants as they may
require, and their decision on all questiOns that may arise to
be final. To close and name on the Ist of January, 1840, in
London, Liverpool, and Manchester. Present Subscribers.
—Lord Sefton, Lord Chesterfield, Lord Craven, Lord Mac-
donald, Lord W. Beresford, Lord Howth, Lord Waterford,
Lord Suffield, Lord Cranstoun, Count Bathyany, Sir E.
Mostyn' Sir T. Stanley, Sir David Baird, Hon. A. Villiers,
W. M. Stanley, M.P., J. P. Somers, M.P., Thos. William-
son, J. C. Calvert, J. Elmore, J. Villebois, jun., A. L.
Goodman, John White. Joseph Peel, Thomas Theobald,
Joseph Anderson, Col. Copeland, Captain Edwards, Capt.
Cauty, Captain Fairlie, Thomas Speed, 11. Justice, Benjamin
Collett, Charles Marshall, S. Nicholson, Mr. Blyth, M.
Yourell, J. Smith, W. H. Hornby, J. Stephenson, W. H.
Peters, J. Knaresboro', John Devine. George Ashton, Fre-
derick Seymour, Charles J. Gardner, George Wood, J. M.
Lee, J. G. Wylde, George Haimilton' H. M. Blake, M. H.
Powell, Mr. Osbaldeston, George Cholmondeley, R. H. Rey-
nard, J. H. Leche, and Thomas Rawlins. The second race
will be for a Hurdle Sweepstakes of 10 sovs each, with 30
added ; two miles ; four years old, Ilst ; five, list 61b ; six
and aged, 12st ; the second horse to save his stake : to close
on the Ist January, 1840, and to name on the evening before
the race ; six subscribers•or no race ; any horse starting for
the great steeple-chase, and not being distanced, allowed 51b;
the winner of the great steeple-chase to carry 51b extra,

CORRESPONDENCE.

COLONEL PASLEY'S SUBMARINE OPERATIONS.

TO THE EDITOR OF THE LIVERPOOL STANDARD.

SlR,—The papers for some time past have teemed with
eulogies on the proceedings of Col. Pasley, in his attempt at
removing the wreck of the Royal George. Far be it from
me to say one word in opposition to that officer's merits ;
but I really think that justice has not been done to Mr.
Abbinett, who undertook the blowing to pieces of the Byron,
under arrangements between him and the Harbour Master,
the whole cost of which does not, I understand, exceed £l5O.
Nothing could surpass the quiet and talented manner in
which Mr. Abbinett proceeded in this affair ; and, when the
cost of the operation is compared with the other, which
report states has been near £12,000, I think it would not
-have been trespassing on the public purse, had the Corpora-
tion presented Mr. Abbinett with a snuff-box, with a suitable
inscription upon it.
By inserting the foregoing you will oblige yours,
Nov. 25th, 1839. A SUBSCRIBER.

CHURCH MISSIONARY SOCIETY.

TO THE EDITOR OF THE LIVERPOOL STANDARD

SIR,—It is a question frequently asked, What has Liver-
pool done for the Church Missionary Society under the pre-
sent emergency, viz., the defalcation in her funds of nearly
£ll,OOO in the year, when the urgent calls upon the society
for more missionaries abroad are more pressing than ever ?
Can Liverpool satisfactorily answer the question ? If not,
let us, with the blessing of Almighty God, at once put our
hands to the plough. I know many excuses may be made,
from the present bad state of trade, and the deranged state
of the money market; but these apply equally to all other
towns, and I believe there is scarcely another which has not
done much more than► Liverpool, in proportion to her wealth
and importance ; besides which, now is the time that the
money is wanted, and we may not be here to-morrow to
give. £l,OOO might be raised in one week, without a single
individual making an iota of sacrifice.
I beg to remain, sir, your obedient servant,
A FRIEND TO THE CHURCH MISSIONARY
SOCIETY.
Liverpool, Nov. 27th, 1839.

THE NEW COLLEGIATE SCHOOL.

TO TILE EDITOR OF THE LIVERPOOL STAND.4RD.

SIR,—I, in common with many persons in my station of

life, have been looking anxiously for a school where our sons
might receive a sound education on the principles of the
church of our fathers. The proposed collegiate institution
appeared likely to answer the object we had in view, when
judge our disappointment at hearing that the vital principle of
the establishment is to be sacrificed to please a crotchet of
certain of the projectors. Sir, let us not be misunderstood.
We want a school to TEACH the principles of Me Established
Church—to spread a knowledge of its truth, wisdom, useful-
ness, and beauty—to support it in all its integrity as we have
received it from our fathers, and to transmit it untarnished to
our children. This cannot be done if any portion of its sacred
lessons is, under any circumstances, or for any plausible pre-
tence, made a secondary consideration. The Dissenters have
very excellent institutions, that appear to answer their pur-
pose in every way, and with which the Churchmen do not
wish to interfere ; surely, then, it is not unreasonable on the
part of the Churchman to demand that his children shall be
educated in those principles which he conceives to be the
right ones. If a Dissenter sends his child to a school of the
Established Church, it is a tacit admission that he does not
object to his being educated in those principles, and if a
Churchman sends his child to the Dissenters he shows him-
self equally indifferent. The conduct of certain individuals
would almost induce the conviction, that, notwithstanding
their education and high station, they have not considered
what the Catechism really is. Else they would never have
spoken with the disgusting flippancy they have done, about
" not making children talk about godfathers and godmothers
who have none to talk about." The Catechism of the Esta-
blished Church is the greatest embodyment in a small space
of real wisdom to be found in the world. Containing all that
is necessary to form our social life, and nearly all conducing
to our everlasting welfare. Amidst these immortal lessons
none are more beautiful than the duties of godfathers and
godmothers. Properly understood and fulfilled, they would
tend more to make men love one another than any other in-
stitution invented for the benefit of fallen man. How can
these things be understood if the Catechism is given up? I
say given up, for if it is not insisted on as the key-stone of
the arch, it is in point of fact given up. Perhaps we shall
next hear of a school established for the teaching of reading,
humouring the prejudices \of those who object to learn the
alphabet. To many fathers with large families and small
means this compromising has given great dissatisfaction, and
without the directors look to their real position in time, and
retrace their steps, the Collegiate School will not succeed,
and further, it will not deserve to succeed.

I am, Sir, yours obediently,
A FATHER.

REPAIRING THE STREETS.

TO THE EDITOR OF THE LIVERPOOL STANDARD.

SlB.,—Those members of the town-council to whom is en-
trusted the care of directing improvements in paving in the
streets of Liverpool, would, in my opinion, do well were they
to finish their work entirely at one place while they are em-
ployed upon it, instead of leaving a great many streets open
at one time. The one I allude to, in particular, is Nelson-
street, Great George's Square. About a month or six weeks
ago there was a general repairing of the streets in that neigh-
bourhood, at which time several flags were taken up in the
pavement, which have never since been replaced, and the
ground underneath being very soft and full of holes, makes
it very disagreeable in wet weather to walk thereon.
Hoping that the town-council will speedily qiVe their orders
that the paving shall be completed in this neighbourhood.—
I will, subscribe myself, yours respectfully,
VIATICUS.
Liverpool, 25th Nov., 1839.

DIRTY STATE OF SEA BROW.—A correspondent complains
of the abominable condition in which Sea Brow is left from
month to month. This street, which contains three respect-
able inns, whose dining rooms are much frequented, is scarcely
ever visited by the scavengers. Perhaps a complaint to the
Watch Committee would have the desired effect.

The remaining soirees at the Royal Institution are arranged
:o take place as follows :—The third on the 23d December,
:he fourth on the 3d February, and the fifth on the 16th of

March.

HOYLAKE LIFE-BOAT.—Early on the morning of the 25th
inst. the Hoylake Life-boat was promptly launched, and pro-
ceeded to the assistance of a brig, which had ruu in during the
gale of the previous night, and anchored near the Northeast
Buoy. The brig was subsequently brought into port under
charge of the master of the Life-boat. This is the second in-
stance during the past month, in which valuable services have
been rendered by this boat to the shipping of the port.
Time was when the Sovreign of this country could avail
himself of the counsel of a solicitor as well as an attorney-

general.— But now, alas ! Oxford, Reading, Newark, are
impracticable : Messrs. Erle, and Talfourd, and Wilde dare
not risk a contest among the three. It is said, however, that
Serjeant Wilde will be prevailed upon to risk it.—Go it Jo-
nathan.

FATAL RAILWAY ACCIDENT.—WARRINGTON MONDAY
NIGHT.—A sad scene took place at the Railway-station, in
this town, this afternoon. The Birmingham train from Man-
chester brought a young woman, to all appearance in a dying
state, who had been run over by the train as it passed the
Kenyon Junction, on the Liverpool and Manchester line.
Her left lee was hanging sadly mutilated from her body, one
of her shoulders were dislocated, and her head considerably
injured. The shrieks she uttered on being lifted out of the
carriage will not be readily forgotten by those who heard
them; she was evidently suffering the most intense-agony.
The moment the train stoped, every assistance was rendered
by Mr. Rutter, the agent at the station, and other persons
employed there. The sufferer was conveyed to the Patten
Arms Hotel, which adjoins the station, and by the time she
was got up stairs, Mr. Hunt, surgeon, and Mr. Robinson,
the house-surgeon to the Warrington Dispensary, were iu
attendance. On examination, it was found that the wheels
of the engine had past along the left leg from the centre of
the thigh down to the foot, and that the limb was crushed
to a complete mummy. Amputation was immediately re-
sorted to. The operation was performed by Dr. Hunt. The
poor woman was insensible during the greater part of the
operation, she gradually sunk, and did not survive longer
than a quarter of an hour after it had been performed.
Front inquiries made since the accident, I learn that the
deceased was a band-loom weaver, named Johanna Sankey,
of Croft, in this county. She was an interesting, good
looking girl, in the twenty-third year of her age. The
engineer in charge of the train states, that the deceased ran
across the rails at the Kenyon Junction just as the train was
passing, when it was not more than a few yards from her.
The engine knocked her down, and the whole train passed
over her. He stopped the engine immediately, and no
medical assistance being at hand, it was deemed advisable
to bring her on to Warrington, after a ligature had been ap-
plied by a passenger to the bleeding and fractured limb.
She had been to Liverpool to nurse a sick brother filling the
situation of porter, at Blizard's liquor vaults. Her brother,
it seems, had sufficiently recovered to permit of his removal
to Croft, and accordingly they both came to the Kenyon
Junction by the first train leaving Liverpool at a quarter
before twelve o'clock. A spring cart was waiting to convey
them to Croft front the station, and just after her brother
and his luggage had been got into it, she found that he had
left his stick on the opposite side of the rails. This led to
her untimely death. She ran towards the stick, but had
scarcely advanced five yards when the Birmingham train
came up and killed her, as already described.
OPENING OF THE NEW POST-OFFICE HOTEL.—On Mon-

day evening a highly respectable party of gentlemen assem-
bled at the new Post-office Hotel on the occasion of the
opening of that establishment. A most sumptuous enter-
tainment was provided, and the feast of reason and the flow
of soul were kept up till a late hour.
THE LONDON MAlL.—Much anxiety was felt here on
Wednesday morning in consequence of the non-arrival of the
London mail, which was detained five hours beyond its time.
We understand that the engine got off the rails on the em-
bankment about six miles this side Birmingham. We believe
the passengers escaped without injury.

THEATRE.ROYAL.—The benefits having commenced, our
critical notices for the season are ended ; and they end with
a hope that all the performers who appeal to the liberality of
the public may find their expectations more than realised.
We would, however, call special attention to Mr. Baker's
appeal, which he makes on Monday next. The pieces lie
has selected are calculated to afford much gratification. Mr.
Hoskins will appear in one of them. A crowded house may
reasonably be anticipated. The performances during the
week of Miss Romer, Mr. Templeton, Mr. Stansbury, and
Mr. G. Horncastle, have given general satisfaction to tole-
rably crowded auditories. Miss Romer takes her benefit
this evening.
MELANCHOLY OCCURRENCE.—Yesterday an inquest was
held before P. F. Curry, Esq. Coroner, on v►ew of the body
of Ann Maybrick. The deceased, a fine young woman of
eighteen years of age, was niece to Mr. Maybrick, clerk of
St. Peter's Church. It appeared that the body of the de-
ceased was found on Wednesday in the canal, near Mr.
Muspratt's chemical works. She lived with her mother in
Dansie-street, and was last seen alive by her friends on Mon-
day evening, when she appeared to bequite happy and cheer-
ful. There was no evidence how or by what manner she
got into the water, and the jury necessarily returned a ver-
dict to the effect, that the unfortunate deceased was " found
drowned."

FATAL ACCIDENT AT THE DOCKS.—Yesterday, an inquest
was held on the body of James Ireland, The deceased was
employed in assisting to hoist goods by means of a crane, at
the King's Dock Pier-head, on the Bth instant, when the
crane gave way, and part of it falling upon him, severely in-
jured him. He was taken to the Northern Hospital, where
every attention was paid to him ; but he died yesterday
morning. Verdict—" Accidental death."
C,IESTER CHEESE FAlR.—There was a large quantity of
cheeie pitched in our halls yesterday. Sales very brisk; and
the following prices were freely given. Prime 565. to 785.;
Middling 555. to Ms.; inferior from 455. to 55s.—Chester
Gazette.
A COACH TO AUSTRALIA. The other day, in Little
Bolton, a woman was telling a friend that her husband had
got a " papper" that would bring all his family to Australia.
free. Upon which the friend began to expatiate on the dan-
gers of a six months' voyage. " Ay, ay," replied the woman,
" but we'll go by th' railroad." On being told that the
railroad went only. part of the way, she exclaimed, " Well,
well; it doesn't signify; if the railroad isn't ready yet, we
can go by th' coach r