The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1852-01-27 00:00:00

HORTICULTURE.

THE necessity for recording the events of the monster at-
traction of the past year compelled the omission of many
matters, and amongst others the column devoted to gar.
dening intelligence. Re have, however, received numerous
inquiries and solicitations from our old correspondents,
with whom this was an acceptable addition to their
weekly news ; and we once more commence our task, in
the hope of giving that desideratum so much needed by
the horticulturists of Liverpool--a public medium for the
record and diffusion of those matters so interesting to the
gardening enthusiast.

To the practical gardener we would say a few words.
There has been a spirit of selfishness which has caused
men in the practice of various branches of business to keep
any discoveries of improvements to themselves, instead of
giving them forth for the benefit of their fellow-men.
This has been peculiarly the case with gardeners ; but let
those who have this tendency remember, that such dis-
coveries, if kept secret, only benefit the discoverer,
whereas they might benefit many ; besides, they will ooze
'len the credit of being known as the
To those who act upon the better prin.
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out in time, anti t

column as a means of publication.

To the amateur we promise all the newest and best in.
formation we are able to collect, and more especially can-
did opinions upon the new plants introduced. Every cul.
tivator has felt the want of some guide in choosing amongst
the endless variety of novelties presented to tempt pur-
chasers, one-half of which, notwithstanding the glowing
eulogies of the vendors, turn out worthl so rubbish. To
the botanist we shall give such general information as ~,n.

from time to time present itself, with notices of new pub-
lications. From all we hope to receive the assistance and
support which we have hitherto done, ever since we ori-
ginated a column for the amateur gardeners of Liverpool.

---- To the EDITOR of the LIVERPOOL STANDARD.
, .. ...,vrests or society (cheers).
SIR. i thank youfor the notice you have been so good as to
The Rev. S. MINTON next addressed the assemblage. take of my little pamphlet on Baptism, in the Standard of
He looked upon the Church of Rome as a piiate, a corn- the 13th ; although I must, at the same time, express my deep
mon enemy, against which all denominations of Protestants regret at the remark as to the duty of the laity MISCELLANEA. in such matters, On Tuesday evening last, the friends of Mr. Henry
should unite in one common movement of defence. He %%ith which you concluded your critique,. as Ifetp. it may tende
h Leatherbarrow, sea., presented that gentleman, at the
then described the artifices by which the Roman Catho-
ptoreasiesnctoumragme youreTit s
ou lay
contestre aderswfirtohm
Papery
. theirni pretselynistin.
Railway Hotel, Old Haymarket, with a testimonial, in
lies had procured the endowment of Maynooth, and the Pardon me for observing that the distinction which you make the form of a beautiful silver tea-pot, manufactured by
EmancipationAcr. The former he would withdraw, and the between 'professional" and " non-professional" writers, on Messrs. Jones and Sons, of Castle-street, for the active
latter repeal : for he did net think that papist.; ought to the subject of religion, is quite inapplicable to the principles of interest which he had taken during the period of forty
be entrusted with power. After some farther observations Christianity. The duty of "contending earnestly
.for the years in the progress and promotion of floricultural
faith" extends equally to every individual. Christian, whether. .
on the nature and tendency of Romanism, and the efforts
lie be lay or clerical. If you will •oak into any of the Epistles, science.
„ A supper was given on the occasion, at which
fling to establish a permanent footing in England.
you will find that they are generally addressed (except.ng those mr. Mayer presided.
1 loud to Timothy, Titus, and Philemon) to the laity as the ( hurch; The beautiful blue water-lilies, natives of Egypt, have
and that the writers, although apostles, call themselves "their been made to flower in a pond in the open air, at Chelsea,
the
servPope , " ants for
exaChrisltst's sake.
f"above all The Chu
that isrch of Rom
callede, w
God,hose i
head, by passing through the pond the hot water pipes used in
himsel" Wit •
ORIGINAL CORRESPONDENCE. the first to reverse this scriptural order, anti to denominate the heating the horticultural buildings of Messrs. Weeks & C.I.
clergy, exclusively, " the Church," and to treat the laity as The gardener of Dr. Hull, of New Ygrk, states that be
• being onit, their servants: thus making themselves "lords over raised 1,600 melons from a plot of ground, 40 feet by 180
Letters addressed to the Editor should be accompanied by the God's heritage." 1 could tell von, moreover, of numberless feet, by using artificial manures, containing an abundance
real name anti address of the writer, not for publication, but instances of the peculiar benefits arising from the religious of potash and super-phosphate of lime.
as a guarantee of good faith ; this is indispensably requisite writings of laymen : one very material advantage is, that the
in any statement of facts. laity are often induced to read them, when they would reject How to Crop a small Kitchen Garden.—lf early peas
and beans have been sown across an open part of the gar-
and succeeded by cauliflowers, as I recommended,
"he Editor wishes it to be understood that be does not hold the work of a clergyman, from the too commonly prevailing
himself responsible for the opinions or statements of his notion that the latter was only a part of the duty for which he den,
correspondents. was paid I With regard to my own case, it is a great sstisfae- let the ground be cropped next year in the following man-
tion to me to be able to say, that one of our most influential ner :—As soon as the cauliflowers are all off, give the
clergymen, now nearly fourscore, to whom I sent a copy of my ground a slight dressing of manure, and ridge trench it.
little work,. kindly acknowledged the receipt of it (wi h an order for six co About the latter end of February, or beginning of March,
comes) in the following brief but encouraging terms:—
" Many thanks for your interesting pamphlet. 'I am always fork down the ridges, plant potatoes 2 feet row from row,
To the EDITOR of the LIVERPOOL STANDARD. glad when the laity come forward. 7'hey are the Church"! and sow spring spinach broadcast over them, raking it in.
SIR,—) am glad to see that measures are being adopted to I hope. therefore, in order to neutralise any possible ill effects When it bas formed its first rough leaves, thin it out to 3
put this town in a right position with regard to the coming from your former ren arks, you will not object to insert this inches apart. When fit for use, cut that next the rows of
general election. The great questions which must stand or letter in your next paper.—Yours, faithfully,
fall with it invest it with a, perhaps, unparalleled importance. Jan. 17th, 1852. AN EVANGELICAL LAYMAN. potatoes first. When it is all cut, fork the earth up to
Upon it depends (for the present at least) whether the industry [We insert this letter without hesitation. Our opinion is un- the potatoes. Plant one row of broccoli between the firstand second row of a sort to come in for use the following
of Great Britain shall be loaded with a heavy burthen of taxa- I changed, however, that though a layman may be most emi- . it •
April ; will be off in time for a row of runner kidney
nent for personal piety and for skill in conversational con-
.. ~..._ ,_:•.. ‘i ......„ thg. rhnrrh ,' what is to ha. i innhas smart_ and '3
troversy, it is in general a good rule for him to avoid rushing beans. • Let the second and third rows be taken up for
into print. Of course there are, here and there, important i use as soon as fit ; when they are off, draw three drills, 10
inches deep. Plant a row of leeks in

now ma

cheering, and-the meeting terminated

LIVERPOOL AND TTS PARLIAMENTARY

REPRESENTATION

"v., ~,LL.,, rt. CI V mg- Hue aovmnage over an alien competitor,
or whether that industry shall be nourished and protected
against the almost untaxed foreigner. The position and circum-
stances of the Papal power in these islands must also form one

to ne most prominent stinjects m the imminent struggle. These
are gre t questions for the future t But the past can point a
moral, and teach an invaluable lesson. Though the abominable
Income Tax is not increased, we know that M r. Cardwell assisted
vain effort - to do so; the Nr• ***

.e room for both in " the congre

ation of faithtl

each d

binches

ant from

plant, shorten their tops

(mu was math Navigation Laws
are repealed, and we know that the gentlemen who profess to
represent the interests of this port were willing and active ac-
complices; 2 feeble resistance has been shown to the Pope's in.
solent procee •ings, but Mr. Cardwell "could not" support even
that unsatisfactory measure! The opportunity to improve this
state of things is generally believed to be near at hand; it be-
comes imperatively necessary, therefore, to make every possible
prudent preparation.

COURT

AND FASHION.

The following had the hour
of dining at the Royal
table on Thursday evening :—Her Royal Highness the
Duchess of Kent, his Serene Highness the Prince Leopold
of Saxe-Coburg, the Duchess of Sutherland and Lady
C. L. Gower, the Baron and Baroness Brunow, and Lady
in Waiting to the Duchess of Kent, the Baroness de
Speth, Lord and Lady Seymour and the Hon. J. Her.
mione St. Maur, Earl and Countess Grey, Earl and Coun.
tess Bruce, Viscount Canning, Lady Alice Lambton, Sir
James and Lady Graham, and Colonel Wylde.

Sir Striitfiird Calininz is the only one that is announced as
a candidate with certainty. His abilities, character, and prin-
ciples are such as I am satisfied will commend him to the good
_ .

of having such a valuable and able representative makes one
the more anxious that he should have a suitable colleague. The
rumour respecting Lord Palmerston becoming a candidate
may or may not be entitled to credit; be that as it may, no
Protestants or Protectionists should pledge themselves to sup-
port him, if he does come forward, until his unbiassed, un-
trammelled, and non-ministerial opinion of their political creed
is ascertained. I have learned, with regret, that Mr. Horafall
is pledged to contest Derby at the next election.
When two candidates are definitely fixed upon, a public
meeting should be held, at a time suited to their convenience,
to give them the opportunity of explaining their principles.
After this meeting an active canvass of the town should be im-
mediately made, and we should then be in a safe and satisfac-
tory position. This will be the best means to ensure unanimity;
without which, we will be again defeated; but with which, we must
be triumphantly victorious. I wish that every individual had
a just consciousness of the importance of this great crisis; then
there would be no' fear of disunion, no doubt of success
24th Janaary, 1852. A PROTECTIONIST.

According to present arrangements, her Majesty and
Prince Albert will arrive at Buckingham Palace early on
Monday next, the 2d of February, from Windsor Castle,
to remain in town until the following day, when the
Queen will return to the Castle, and come to town about
the 14th or 15th of the same month, until Easter. Her
Majesty, it is understood, will proceed in state to the new
House of Lords at two o'clock on Tuesday, to open the
session of Parliament in person. The eleventh anniver-
sary of the Sovereign's marriage will be celebrated at
Windsor by public dinners, &c., on the 10th of the en-
suing month.

The third dramatic performance at the Castle took place
on Friday evening. Leigh Hunt's play of " A Legend of
Florence" was selected upon the occasion.
The Marquis of Lansdowne (Lord President) will give a
full-dress dinner to a party of Peers on Monday next, the
2d of February, at his residence, Lansdowne House,
Berkeley-square.

PROTESTANTISM IN ITALY.

To the EDITOR of the LIVERPOOL STANDARD,

St R,—ln one of the late impressions of your valuable paper,
I noticed a paragraph headed " Religious Toleration in Pied-
mont." This is one among the many important " signs of the
times"; and while attention is so much awakened to the pro-
gress of Truth at home, and while we daily read of the spread
of Protestant principles in Ireland, and also at home, and in
our own town too, it will not, I am sure, be uninteresting to
your readers, to bring before their notice the present happy
condition of the Waldenses, who are, I believe, the only people
in Christendom who have maintained a successful protest
against the innovations and corruptions of the Romish Church,
and whom God has blessed, after many and long-protracted
sufferings for ages, with the enjoyment of liberty and peace.
We have the authority of Sir James Mackintosh, and of two
living writers—Dr. Gilly and Mr. I.e Bas--for stating, that
from the earliest times the Waldenses inhabited the valleys of
Piedmont, and that by the light of the New Testament they
saw and resisted the errors of Romanism ; and it is a complaint
of the Romish writers, as early as the 12th and 13th centuries,
that they resisted Romish authority. At the same time, those
writers bear witness to their unblemished integrity. Their
rulers also—though, at the instigation of Rome, they most
cruelly massacred and tortured the innocent inhabitants—
hare, nevertheless, invariably acknowledged their unshaken
loyalty and fidelity; and one of them, when obligee, to 11y from
the rest of his dominions, took refuge with confidence among
the very people whose blood he had so copiously shed. But,
alas I the only return he made for their protection and loyalty
was another persecuting edict.
It is remarkable that civil and religious liberty were conceded
to this people in the memorable year 1848, when the liberties
of so many nations were endangered or crushed. We have not,
even in this country, escsped,—as the last year has witnessed a
bold, though expiring effort of Romanism. She proposes to
build a gorgeous cathedral in a conspicuous part of the metro•
polls; and it has been suggested to return the compliment by
building an English cathedral at Rome. It is not likely that
his Holiness will suffer such a thing; but an object of almost
equal importance is practicable—the Sardinian Government,
notwithstanding the utmost opposition of the Ultramontane
party (as the paragraph noticed is sufficient to show), haying
granted permission to the Waldenses to build a church in the
finest part of Turin, the capital city. The first stone was laid
on the 29th October, 1831. This is indeed a triumph for Pro-
testant truth ; and here is a way of putting in practice the
scheme of building a Protestant church in Italy. England has
ever been the friend of freedom, civil and religious. She has
had the honour of protecting and assisting the Waldenses
since the time of Cromwell, though her bounty has at vari us
times been interrupted. I trust that those who are so zealous
in behalf of sound, and so opposed to false, education at home,
will assist so good a cause, and help the light of truth, from
which the torch of our own Reformation was kindled, to shine
brightly in the valleys of the Cottian Alps, amid the gross
darkness which surrounds it.

Sir Henry. Lytton Bulwer, Minister Plenipotentiary at
Washington, is appointed Minister-Plenipotentiary at
Florence.

Mr. Crompton will, it is stated, be the new Judge, in
place of Justice Matteson.

The Irish Ecclesiastical Representative Peers for the
coming session of p..rliament are the lord primate, Bishops
of Kilmore, Meath, and Cashel.

Mr. Fortesque, of Ravensdale Park, is to be created an
Irish peer by the title of Lord Clermont. Globe.
It is said that Sir Watkin Williams Wynn, Bart., is
about to marry the daughter of Sir Henry Watkin Wil-
liams Wynn, late ambassador at Copenhagen.
It has been announced that, in the course of a short
time, Mr. H. H. Vivian, M.P. for Swansea Boroughs,
will lead to the hymeneal altar the youthful daughter of
Sir Charles Morgan, of Tredegar-park.—Morning Post.
It was reported at the tublie offices on Saturday that
it was more than probable that in the army estimates an
addition of not less than ten thousand men to the land
forces would be proposed to the parliament.—Morning
chronicle.

Lord Brougham has arrived in Paris from his chiiteau
near Cannes. The noble and learned baron, who, accord-
ing to the last accounts, has muc!-. improved in health,
intends to remain in the French capital until a few days
previous to the meeting of parliano.lnt.
Lord Loughborough, eldest son of the Earl of Rosslyn,
was found dead on board the schooner Mary Elizabeth,
on her voyage from Havannah, for New Orleans. The
cause of death was congestion of the brain. The body
is in charge of the British Consul at New Orleans, await-
ing the direction of his relations in England. He was
born May 10, 1830.

The Marquis of Clanricarde's intended retirement from
the Cabinet continues to attract some attention, and in
Post-office circles has caused a good deal of anxiety. The
noble Marquis is a daily visitor at the ex-Foreign Secre-
tary's mansion in Carlton-terrace; and if report speak
truly has expressed himself in terms of unmeasured in-
dignation at the treatment Lord Palmerston has been
subjected.—Daily News.

MARRIAGE LIFE.—We are informed that on
the 29th inst., Sir Cornwallis Ricketts, Bart., will lead to
the hymeneal altar, Lady Caroline P. Clinton, the amiable
and accomplished daughter of the late, and sister to the
present, Duke of Newcastle. We believe the solemniza-
tion of the nuptials will take place at Worksop.—Notts
Guardian.

I have been induced to trespass so much upon your space, in
stating the important work which is going forward in Pied-
mont, my attention having been turned to it by the paragraph
above noticed, and also by the announcement lately made in
your paper, that Dr. Giby, the historian of the Waldenses, is
about to bring their history and present condition before the
people of Liverpool.—l am, Sir, &c. S. E.

THE HOUSES OF PARLIANIF.NT.---Orclers have been
issued from the Lord Great Chamberlain's office, that the
Victoria entrance to the new houses of parliament, in
Abingdon-street, is to be prepared for the reception of
the Queen at the approaching opening of the session ;
her majesty having expressed her intention to pass beneath
that gigantic archway into the house of lords. The new
house of commons is now ready for the reception of mem-
bers. Great preparations are being made to bring the
state apartments of the Speaker to a finish, in order that
the right hon. gentleman may be enabled to give his
parliamentary dinners and hold his levees there. The
entire river front of both houses is now nightly illumi-
nated with rows of gas burners.—Aforning Chronicle.
THE DUKE OF WELLINGTON AND FARMER CANTRELL.
—On Wednesday last the Duke of Wellington being on a
visit to the Queen at Windsor Castle, took a stroll through
the streets of Windsor, intending to visit the Sheet-street
Barracks, where the 2nd battalion of Grenadier Guards
are quartered, his grace being colonel of that regiment.
Mr. Charles S. Cantrell, an intelligent old English farmer,
who had recently come to reside in the town, having
retired in comfortable circumstances, was also taking a
stroll, and seeing the duke making inquiries, as a stranger
went up to him and politely gave " the old gentleman"
his arm, offering to conduct him to where he wished to
go, and away the duke and our old English farmer
toddled through the streets arm-in-arm together in fami-
liar chit chat to the barracks.

[Dr. Gilly will lecture in Liverpool, in the course of a week,
on the Waldenses ; hut he does not propose, as far as we have
heard, making any appeal to the benevolence of the public.)

APPROACHING DISSOLUTION OF THE WHIG

CABINET.
" Qum Deus vult perdere, priusquam dementat."

To the EDITOR of the LIVERPOOL STANDARD,

SlR,—Ncver could this old Pagan precept have been more
appropriately applied, 'llan at the present time, to Lord John
Russell and the Cabinet Alliance," as shown by his last ap-
pointment of Foreign Secretary, and invitation to Sir James
Graham and Mr. Cardwell (to join the Ministry), whose
treachery to the Protestant cause and to their own constituents
has rendered them odious to every loyal Englishman.
We have much to learn from the present state of the Whig
Cabinet, which is about to dissolve from its own inherent
weakness and folly, how insane it is to commit the guidance of
this sacred Protestant Constitution to men of a party, without
any reference to their principles or religious discernment.
Deficient in Protestant principles, in talent, and in courage ;
they too readily grasp at every sidewind, and catch at every
under-current of advice issuing from the Jesuit and traitor,
who. in concert with the enemies of England, are seeking her
annihilation. If any loyal opposition to their anti-national
measures is likely to succeed, and deprive them of office, the
Whigs are the foremost to raise the shout of revolution. If a
foreign war is being carried on, instead of prosecuting it with
energy, they seek some cowardly concession or compromise
with the enemy, and give arms to traitors to wield them against
their own people. As soon as the dissolution of their faction
is inevitable, they originate false rumours, in order to facilitate
combinations with statesmen of the most dangerous principles,
and to prevent the government from falling into the hands of
high-minded Protestant statesmen, who are kept in the back-
ground, be'suse their party are too reserved and dignified to
push themselves forward. To intimidate their successors, they
listen to groundless panics excited throughout the country by
Jesuit device: the navy is to be increased, and forts are to be
erected, at a time when they would only manifest weakness
and distrust. Alas ! how useless are such precautions now,
compared to the immediate dismissal of this Cabinet and sub-
stitution of a soundly Protestant one; and compared to a due
investigation being made, and justice demanded, for tie past.
strange conduct of several Whig statesmen ! If the people of
England do not insist upon this step, what guarantee have they
in future against Sir James Graham's return to office? or what
safeguard have they against our Protestant Administration
being turned into a hotbed for intriguers, and England being
sold into the hands of the Papists 7 Would that our beloved
Queen may now call upon statesmen of sound constitutional
principles, to rescue the throne from its foes! Such alone
have courage and foresight to save England from the intrigues
of traitors, and this must be effected speedily, or England's
sun is set. 'The whole country must prepare to send up a
powerful deputation of Protestants on the opening of the ap-
proaching session, with a solemn prayer to her Majest) to effect
this, for the safety of the sacred throne. " May it please the
Almighty to dispose her gracious Majesty to grant our petition
for the preservation of His glorious truth, which Englishmen
hold so dearly," is the prayer of your obedient servant.
Haretield House, Exeter,l9tb Jan., 1832. W. H. PETERS.

Tun KAFFIR BUSH.—ACACIA lIORRIDA.—A specimen
of the Kaffir Bush was lately presented to the Queen and
Prince Albert, at Osborne, by S. W. Webb, Esq., surgeon
of her Majesty's ship Retribution, from the Cape of Good
Hope. This species is called by the Dutch Boers the
Wait-a-Bit, or Kaffir Bush. It grows from six to twenty
feet in height, chiefly near springs, ravines, &c., and bears
a small yellow globular flower. The frontier, at present
the scene of warfare, is thickly covered for several miles
with this bush, presenting an impenetrable barrier to the
regular troops, and an excellent cover to the Kaffirs, who
creep along the ground underneath it, from which it is
impossible to dislodge them. Several attempts to destroy
it by fire have been tried, but without success, from its
peculiar succulent properties, and growing chiefly in moist
places. It is this bush which enables the Kaffirs to keep
under cover so near Graham's Town with impunity.

During Lord Holland's last illness, George Selwyn
called and left his card. Selwyn had a fondness for see-
inz dead bodies, and the dying lord, fully comprehending
his feeling, is said to have remarked—" If Mr. Selwyn
calls again, show him up : if I am alive I shall be de-
lighted to see him ; and it I am dead, he would like to
see me."

If the names of the ten patriarchs, Adam, Seth, Enos,
Cainan, Mahalaleel, Jared, Enoch, Methuselah, Lamech,
and Noah, be jointly explained, their signification is,—
" Man, being placed in a wretched and lamentable condi-
tion, the blessed God shall descend, teaching that His
appointed death produces to debased and smitten man
rest and consolation."