The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1839-04-30 00:00:00

SATURDAY.

At the conclusion of the sitting this day, Mr. Ewart was
declared duly elected a burgess to serve in the present par-
liament for the borough of Wigan. It was also resolved, that
the petAion against the said return, and the opposition to it,
were neither frivolous nor vexatious.

THE ALKALI WORKS.—We understand that John Allen,
Esq., of the Heworth Chemical Works, has succeeded in de-
vising a plan which renders muriatic acid perfectly harmless.
This desirable object is effected by condensation. His plan
has been in operation for several weeks, condensing the gas
generated in the decomposition of from 40 to 30 tons of mu-
nate of soda per week. The apparatus used is very ingeni-
ously contrived, yet simple, economical, and applicable to the
most extensive scale of manufacture, and, we have no doubt,
will be speedily adopted by other manufacturers.—(Gates-
head Observer of Saturday.)—We trust that certain chemical
nuisance makers, in Liverpool, will try Mr. Allen's plan, as
from present appearances, the nuisance from the chemical
works will soon be as great as ever it was.—Rd. Albion.

HIGHWAY ROBBERIES.—It will be well for those who are
in the habit of being out late at night to be on their guard
against a gang of desperate ruffians who have recently com-
mitted several outrageous robberiesin thetowns and suburbs.
A few nights ago, Mr. Leatherbarrow, printer, of Fontenoy-
street, was attacked, near his own door, by three or four
ruffians. One of them placed his hands on Mr. Leather-
barrow's mouth, while the others rifled his pockets. They
took from him every thing he had about him, with the ex-
ception of his watch, and this they missed, in consequence
of the chain having broken.—On Saturday last three men,
who gave their names as Roberts, M`Cartney, and Darcey,
were placed before Mr. Hall, charged with having assaulted
and robbed Mr. Charles Double, a shipping agent, in the
service of Messrs. Fawcett and Preston. Mr. Double re-
sides No. 118, Portland-street. On Friday night last, after
he left off business, he went to a tavern in Henry-street, and
about eleven o'clock, he set out on his return homeward.
At Mile-end, opposite a blank wall, he was overtaken by
some men. One of them rushed upon him, and held his
hands tightly over his mouth. Another snatched his watch
from his fob. The others had surrounded him, and he heard
them say, " Have you got it?" The one who had his hands
over his mouth loosed him, and the other instantly knocked
him down, when all three ran off in the direction of Lime-
kiln-lane. He (Mr. Double) called " Stop thief !" and
pursued them. On reaching the top of Mile-end, he found
two of them in custody. Those were the prisoners M`Cart-
ney and Roberts. He recognised them immediately, Roberts
as being the man who put his hand over his mouth, and
M`Cartney the man who took his watch. Police-officer
Shenton, No. 248, stated, that, about twenty minutes before
twelve o'clock, he and Inspector Fresh were standing near
the top of Mile-end when they saw Roberts, M`Cartney, and
Darcey, with two other men, run past them in a direction
from Scotland-road. They stopped the three prisoners, and ,
presently afterwards, heard Double calling out Stop thief !"
He came up and recognised Roberts and M`Cartney. They
were all three taken to Bridewell. Officer Cookson, No.
88, stated, that he was on duty in Scotland-road, and, about
twenty minutes to twelve o'clock he heard a cry of " Stop
thief !" He ran towards Limekiln-lane, and passed the pro-
secutor, who was just getting up from the ground. He
found the prisoners in custody. It appeared, that when the
prisoners were at Bridewell, while the clerk was booking
them, Cooksoon saw M`Cartney endeavouring to conceal a
watch and chain. He immediately took it from him. The
prosecutor identified the watch and chain as his property.
M`Cartney, when the officer took the watch from him, said,
" You have been taking a drunken man to Bridewell, and
you've taken his watch from him. I never had that watch
at all." As it did not appear that there was sufficient evi-
dence against Darcey, he was not included in the committal.
Mr. Hall asked him what he was, and he replied that he was
a coachmaker. He was discharged. M`Cartney and Roberts
were committed for trial. Roberts and Darcey were tried
together, for robbery, at the last sessions, and acquitted.
From some circumstances which have transpired, it appears
that Darcey was engaged in the transaction above described.
As the highway robbery was committed by five persons,
there are thiee now at libertY.—AlbiGn.

UNITED STATES.

By the packet-ship Independence, Capt. Nye, which
sailed from New York on the Bth instant, and arrived
here yesterday, we have received papers from the United
States to tl,l above date inelusive. The Independence
arrived ,at Liverpcipl Jvfore The Cantbridge, the packet 4 I,
of the Ist. .

We subjcin the most important extracts from 'the
New York papers:—
(From the- Courier and F.niniter of April 5.)
The Globe c. ntains the following letter of General Scott,
announcing the amicable adjustment of the North Eastern
Boundary dispi te.
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Head-quarters, Eastern Division,
Augusta, Maine, March 26, 1839.
Sir,—l have the happiness to enclose herewith two copies
of the arrangement entered into through my agency, between
the Governor of Maine and the Lieut.-Governor of the Pro-
vince of New Brunswick.
The copy of my official note to Sir John Harvey., with his
acceptance,of the I rrangement, is in the hands of the. Gove-
rnor of Maine, and another copy of the same official note; fol-
lowed by the acceptances of the Lieutenant Governor and the
Governor, was yesterday transmitted by me to Sir J. Har-
vey. At the same time I sent him copiesof two orders which
were yesterday issued by the Governor of Maine—the first
disbanding the thousand detached militia which his been
held in reserve at this place, and the second recalling the mi-
litary force of the f-tate from thej disputed• territory ; and
directing the organization of the civil posse that is to be
held by the State in that territory. The papers so transmit-
ted, and which bore the signature of the Governor of Maine,
or that of his Adjut: nt-General, were officially certified by
me.

I trust that the arrangement between the Governor and
Lieutenant-Governor, together with my humble agency in
bringing it about, will be satisfactory to the President and
the Department. The arrangement, I have no doubt, will
be executed by the parties to it in good faith and in cheerful-
ness.

In haste, I have the honour to remain, with' high respect,
your obedient servant,

WINFIELD SCOTT.
:-lon. J. R. Poinsett, Secretary of War.
Added to this is the following very friendly and gentle-
lemanly letter of Sir John Harvey :
Government House;'
Frederickton, March23:lB39.

My Dear General Scott :—Upon my return 'from closing
the session of the Provincial Legislature this day, I was gra-
tified by the receipt of your very satisfactory communications
of the 21st instant. My reliance upon you, my dear_ Gene-
ral, has led me to give my willing ascent to the propoioOn
which you have made yourself the acceptable medium.olcou--
veying to me, and I trust that as far as the Province Ali&
State respectively are concerned, an end will have: piir,
by it, to all border disputes, and a way opened to an amicable
adjustment of the national question involved, -; sll4ll-110p.e
to receive the confirmation of this arrangement -.on the. part
of the State of Maine at as early a period as may.,be,praeti,
cable ; and as it is my intention to proceed to Woikstoac:
early in the ensuing week, I request you to have tie good-
ness to address it to me at that place. • ,
I shall certainly use my best endeavours to protee.t the
timber on the valley of the- St. John, within the dipOted
territory, from depredators, and shall probably place for
this purpose, a small civil. force at the disposal of the warden.:

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I irieve to learn that there is so little chance of my se,int
you upon the present occasion ; but I wish you to give me
some ground for holding that I may have that gatiticat•ion
at as early a period as may be compatible with your many
important and arduous duties.
Believe me to remain, my dear General, with settimentsef
warm esteem, regard; and respect, your faithful friend.
(Signed) J. H ARV EY.
P. S.—l readily consent to all my letters to yotnbeiug
considered as semi-official; and thank you for the suggestion.
(Signed) J.A.
Major-General Scott, &c. &c. - -

(From the Courier and Enquirer of April 8.)
MONEY MARKET, &c.—Argent, 7. " • -
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The Stock Market yesterday closed with the same feeling of de-
pr,ssion, which has characterised all operations since- the—middle
of the week, and which has been doubtless caused by thst eonti.T,lifd
ac, milts of the uncertain standing of several of the Southegn d
W( -tern Banks, and the near approach of late and important d_
vie, s from England by the Great Western. In Sterling ExZlia\i,ge
for he packet leaving to-morrow, sales have been again effected
at t, decline on the rates current for the shipS of the Ist instant,
havi ig ranged chicly at 8 C 9 per cent. premium, with a modetp.te
bush ess. On France If. 20 is obtained. I
Th Detroitt Free Press of March 2gth, says that on. eday
befor. the House of Representatives passed the bill to eStaKlisli a
State lank, by concurring in all the amendments made thereto by
the Sedate. The most material amendment reduces the number el'
branches from nine to seven, and provides that they shall be es-
tablish, d by the Legislature instead of the'Board of State Directors,
as the Lill first contemplated. ' Z.

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THEP TRE ROYAL.-Mr. Charles Kean appeared in,. the
characte: of liandet at this theatre, last night, which vas
the first 4 his re-engagement, previous to his intendicl de-
parture t,r the United States. The house was pretty well
attended, but not near so
,numerously as on any 'night of the
preceding week. Mr. Kean went through the performance
of this dificult part with his usnal ability and judgment, and
was frequently and rapturously applauded. Miss Fancit, as
ophelia; acquitted herself very respectably, but auto the
manner in which the other characters were t usrained; we
must adopt with respect to them,.. the language of the brave
MajorltiokAes in the play, "in that case, the less is said,
the better." The afterpiece was " Fortune's frolic," but
few remainet to witness it.

REMOVAL OF CONVICTS.—On Saturday last, Maty'Ann
Ryan, who was found guilty at the recent assizes, of adiAlis-
tering poison to a family, was, with another female convict,
removed fron. Kirkdale gaol, in pursuance of her sentence of

transportation for life.

Passengers t rived at the Queen's Arms, Castle-street, per
ship Cambridg •, New York, Capt, Bursley, Monday*, April
29th, 1839 F. Whitney and Lady, Boston ; G. D.
Wetherill and daughter, Philadelphia; W. H. Levy; New
York ; W. F. Posh, do. •, J. H. Richards, Paris ; C. Mowatt,
New York ; Cant. Bursley ; Rev. W. Burden, New York.
Loup SANDON.—We rejoice to see this noble lord's.name
amongst the vice -presidents of the Statistical Society for the
current year. his great acquirements and indefatigable.zeal
will, we feel sure, tend in no slight degree to promote the ob-
jects and extend the utility of that truly.valuable-
-Staffordshire Gazette. • vs*
EMIGRATION-TO THE UNITED STATES.—Ate.iyated
fortnight ago, that the emigration of people frona is port
trestle 1,..k;,+4
women, and children awaiting the departure of i*esisalq. The
New York packet ships take out their full complesuent of
steerage passengers. The ships of large tonnage tiaras carry
upwards of 300 soli's. The passage money for the-steerage
passengers on board of one of the liners reached the' large
sum of £l,lOOO ! So that. if the "Steameis should:. deprive
the packet ships of the cabin, they will not, for some t,itne to
come, take from them the steerage passengers also.--illbiou.
EMPLOYMENT OF GAs-`WATER AS A MANURE.—I take
the liberty of sending you the result of an experiment with
gas-water—the water in which the street,ga's ltas been
cleansed. Having often thought, that the alkali th6rein con-
tained must be favourable to vegetation, I was iiidoced,• a few
years ago, to try it on a piece of barley land. -11/2.'qUarter of
an acre was taken in the middle of a field, of rather close soil,
in a granite district. The land was of average qUality,: The
gas-water was distributed over the quarter acre*by a con-
trivance resembling that of a common waterinrart, and at
the rate of 400 gallons to the acre, about a week before seed
time. The difference, both in colour and..vigour,,nf the bar-
ley-plant, was so strikingly in favour of the nart hainured by
gas-water, that persons passing within vieiv'ot the field almost
invariably came to inquire about the cause. The yield, also
was superior, as well as. the after, pasture,AhAeld having
been laid down with the barley. The experiment was tried
on a farm of Boslivin, about seven miles from Penzance. My
distance from the gas-works has prevented me frjain follow-
ing up the subject since ; but I feel convinced thWhis water,
so often complained of as a common nuisance, nupt be most
profitably employed, both in agriculture and horVculture. It
might be poured on manure heaps, where it woad probably
ee troy grubs, &C., in ad lition to its fertle .nroperties.—
Correspondent of the 111-Grk Lane Express. ,
"WILLIAM SHAISPEARE " IN TRoUHLE.-4. shabbily
attired young man, who gave his name William Shakspeare,
and whose appearance altogether was that ofsa strolling
player, was placed at the bar, at Marylebonasstreet, on
Wednesday last, charged with being drunk, and incapable of
taking care of himself, on -the previous day.- ,Mr. Rawlin-
son (to Shakspeare) : Now, sir, let me hear what•you have
to say. Shakspeare lextending his righturia and exhibiting
a most awful rent inVhis coat sleeve) : That..l,wsv drunk I'll
own : " 'Tis true, 'tis pity, and pity AiSs°!:tis *rue." Mr.
Rawlinson (smiling at the accused's grotessrpe look and
manner) : For the honour of your name,:MutiliakSpeare,
you should conduct yourself With more propritilskin the pub-
lic streets. Shakspeare : Four worship, 1 matliot the first
Man who has "put an enemy into his moutlittlio Steal away
his-brains;" and don't believe that my -.great namesake
would have drawn the character of Sir John fitistaff:half so
v ell, if he had not properl,- primed himself 5..4t4 sack before
he commenced writing. Mr. Rawlinson : Yel4e a very odd
man indeed, and you may think -yourselftluelcss that I don't
flue you for your drunkenness, You may ,ges about I,our
business. Shakspeare (laying his -hand,,orpshis breast) :
" Beggar that I am; I. am poor even inil thanks ; yet I do
thank you." Qfficer (laying hold of his rin) : Yon must
pay a shilling for your dis Charge. Shakspeare- (despond-
ingly) : I have it not about me ; so prithee let me go. Mr.
Rawlinson : You ninst' find a shilling, Mr. Shakspeare, or
be locked up. Shakspeare- (imploringly).: I beseech you
pardon me; for poverty is- no vrirue,s.and I'm not worth a
" beggarly dernier " in the- world,- , The bard of Avon's
hamesake was subsequently liVerated, ancldeft the office•with
a solemn Steely - '
PICKLING 'WITH VlNEGAR.—Vinegarilitsolves or coagu-
lates the albumen of" flesh, and therebycounteracts its pu-
trescehee. The Meat should be washed, dried and then laid
in strong vinegar ; or it may beboiledin'thetinegar, iilla ,: eel
to cool in it, Sand then se<ifsigellottli it init4old cellar, where
it will keep sopffor'SeVerrffiontliS;-: firm's Dictionary of
Arts and ManztraFriFiirr
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THE LAST `V ITCHES' pXECU,:ers n.INGDO.)Ls,
—There is no account of witches, its tl`fe sense we Understand
the term, before the year 1400. The Hebrew term, trans-
lated witch, means literally noisoner ; Jana' makician,-Inimi-
tively signifying a wise nasn, so witch prOperlOsignified a skil-
ful woman, and was applied to simples atuizitedicines. The
following brief notice of the last persons 'who suffered for
witchcraft in these kingdoms is curionsin 1628, a girl,
nineteen. years of age, in the town of Alttritn; having eaten a
leaf of sorrel,- which she got from a woman reputed, to be a
witch, fell into convulsions and vomiting:: -She is said to have
vomited horse-dung, needles, pins, feathers bottoms of
thread, pieces of glass, nails, an iron knife,iaboYe a span in
length, egg-shells, &c. The accused-was immediately com-
mitted to the county prison, and at thr-assizes held soon
after, was hanged and burned ! In •1776-,,Mrs. Hicks and
her. .daughter,- only nine years of age, were lianged at Hun-
tingdon, for selling their souls to the Devil, tormenting and
destroying their neighbours, by making thetas }}omit pins, and
raising a storm ! Iu 1722, at Dornoch, -Sutherland, an 'old
woman was accused of being a witch. • Herxrime was trans-
forming her daughter into a pony; 'and getting her shod by
the Devil ; of which crime she was found:guilty and burned!
The act against witchcraft was repealedinfingland and Sea-
land about 1750 ; but not in Ireland Until 1821 !
EXPENSE OF TTAvELLING ICI ROSSA.—Travelling in
Russia is not so expensive as has genera/Iy been. supposed.
Two foreigners visiting that country .rtray live at the best
hotels, and, denying themselves no cornatt that the country
can afford, will not spend more than' from ./.:26.t0 £3O a
month each. This includes the pinchased,of a carriage, say
£4O or £5O, to be sold at the erithof•the journey, and the
wages of a native servant en route. **ln zother. words, two
people may spend three months• ittitsia, °between the
capital and the provindeS—make a journry- of 2,000- miles,
and yet lay out no more than £l5O or• 1180 for their joint
expenses.—Bremner's Russia. • • " _
WHAT PLEASURE IT IS TO PAY ONE'S DEBTS.—I re-
member to have heard Sir Thomas 'Lyttleton make this
observation. It seems to flow from A combination of cir-
cumstances, each of which is productive of pleasure. In the
first place it removes that uneasiness which a true spirit feels
from dependence and obligation. It affords pleasure, to the
creditor, and therefore gratifies our sociak affection. It pro-
motes that future confidence, which is so very interesting to
an honest mind; it opens a prospect of being readily supplied
with what we want on future oecasichis,;" it leaves a consci-
ousness of our own virtue; and-it is' a :measure we know to
be right, both in point of justice and. of sound economy.
Finally, it is the main support of-- simple reputation--
Sheasione. • ' • -
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