The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1839-12-31 00:00:00

CENTRAL AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY.

The fourth anniversary of this society'was held on Thurs-
day afternoon, at the Crown and Anchor Tavern, Strand,
William Ormsby Gore, Esq., in the chair ; and amongst
those present we observed Sir'Charles B. Vere, M.P., the
Hon. William Duncombc, M.P., the Hon. H. W. Wilson,
Chairman of the Committee, George 'Palmer, Esq., M.P.,
John Round, Esq., M.P., the Re'v. Daniel Gwilt, Robert
Rigg, Esq., R. Brown Esq., Hon. Secretary of the
Society, Montague B. Vere, Esq., Dr. Calvert, James Ellis,
Esq., Evan 'David, Esq., Richard 'Turner, Esq., Thomas
Umbers, Esq., William Umbers, Esq., F. THayic, Esq., T.
T. Alma, Esq„ representing the Wallingford Association,
and many other agriculturists. R. Brown, Esq., one of the
hon. secretaries, read the report, which was replete with
much interesting matter relative to' the .extensive and formi-
dable combination for the immediate and total repeal of the
laws imposing taxeson orrestricting the importation of corn and
other articles of subsistence; andat the same time, urging it
as a primary and immediate object, to take' the requisite steps
to effect such a consolidation of the influence and means of
the landed interest, as would render the, society an effective
national institution, for the perManent ends contemplated by
its formation... -Your committee, 'during thelast year, the
report proceeds to state, inter aria, :" have called the atten-
tion of the agricultural body to several valuable p'amphlets,
viz. :—Letter of James M'Queen, Esq., to Lord Melbourne;
on the Statistics, Stc„ of Agriculture andCOMMerCe. (Ridg.
way,- Picadilly.) A 'Vindication of the Rights of British
Landowners, Farmers, and Labourers, against the Claims of
the Cotton Capitalists to the Free Trade in Corn, by John
Bell, Esq. (liatchard and Sou, Piccadilly.) Reasons for
not Repealing the Corn Laws, by John Broadhurpt, Esq.
(Ridgway, Piccadilly.) Letter from 'Sir R., W. ' Horton,
Bart., to the London Mechanics' Institution, on the subject
of the Corn Laws. (Mortimer, Wiginore-street.) The Im-
portance of Agriculture to a State, the Necessity of Protecting
it in Great Britain, and the Principles of that Protection Ex-
plained, by Donald Bain, Esq., Accountant; Edinburgh.
(Smith, Elder, and Co. Coruhill.) Facts bearing upon Agri-
culture, as influenced by Incautious Legislation, by William
Dixon, Esq. (Ridgway, Piccadilly.) The Evils Inseparable
from a Mixed Currency, and the Advantages to be Secured
by an Inconvertible National Paper Circulation, by William
Blacker, Esq. (Ridgway, Piccadilly.) The peech of E.
C. Cayley, Esq., M.P., on the Motion of Mr. Villiers for a
Committee of the Whole House, to consider the Act of 9th
George IV., c. 60., relating to Foreign Corn. (Ridgway,
Piccadilly.) On our Monetary System, with an Explanation
of the Causes by which the Pressures in the Money Market
are produced, and a Plan for their Remedy., &c., by Thomas
Joplin, Esq. (Ridgway, Piccadilly.) Special votes of thanks
have been passed to their authors."
The report, on the motion of the Hon. 11. W. Wilson, se-
conded by Sir Charles B. Vere, Bart., M.P., was unanimously
adopted.
' A number of new members were admitted, after which the
meeting adjourned.— Cheltenham Chronicle; of 26th Decem-
, ber, 1839.

'LIVERPOOL CRURCR BUILDING SOCIETY.—The annual
meeting of the members of this valuable Society is appointed
to be held to-morrow (Wednesday) in the Blue Coat School.

THE LIVERPOOL STEAM-SHlP.—There is yet no account
of this vessel having made the land on this side the Atlantic.
The weather, indeed, was yesterday so thick that she could
not have been seen at any great distance from Holyhead,
even had she been in the channel; but as she was to sail on
the I4th she may be expected daily. The wind, which was
westerly on Sunday, veered to the S.E. and S.S.E. on the
night of that day, and yesterday blew freshly, with heavy
showers from the latter quarter. The packet-ship " Inde-
pendence," which would bring the President's Message
(delivered on the 4th) was to sail on the 7th, so that by one
or other of these vessels, we shall, ere long, be put in posses-
sion of that document,—which we shall take the earliest op-
portunity to lay before our readers.

SCHOOL FOR TIIE DEAF AND DUMB.

INTERESTING SPECIMEN'S OF THE PROGRESS OF THE

PUPILS.

We had the pleasul'e to draw attention some weeks ago
to this admirable institution, on occasion of recording the
laying of the foundation-stone df 'h new building, to be
erected by sub:,7ci-iption, fbi: the reception of 'the increasing
number of pupils. We then noticed the cheerful and intel-
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ligent looks of the children, (male and female) of the charity,
and expressed our intention to furnish some' account of the
4nterestingManiier in which instruction l';'cOneyedfo them,
and of the excellent arrangements of the establishment
throughout, under the able, patient, and indefatigable ma-
nagement of the master, Mr. Rhind, whose kindness to
those under his care, (exemplified by their affection and attach
ment towards him), is only equalled by the care and exertion
he bestows in-their religious,•moral, and general instruction.
We have not yet been enabled, from various causes, to fulfil
our promise to supply the interesting details alluded to ; and
are precluded from a visit to the school for some time, in
consequence of the holidays ; but we shall not lose sight of
a subject which cannot but be regarded with deep interest by
the thinking and humane community. Meantime, however,
we cannot refrain from submitting the following specimens
of the 'epistolary composition of two of the pupils, describ-
ing a visit of themselves and school-fellows to the Exhibition
of Paintings in Postoffice-place, on the invitation of Mr.
S. Eglington. Both of these,* and particularly the last, are
written in a neat and excellent hand ; and we should premise
that we have another specimen, equally well written, by Wm.
Williams, also aged 15 years, a companion of the youth
Williams, who writes as below,
.and which we suppress
nierelx'frorn its similarity of sentiment, i,n some points, to
the other. The originals may be seen by anyone desirous of
inspecting-them at the office of this paper :--

November 21st, 1839.
'LaSt Tuesday Mr- Rhin(' Acted me and some of the most
industrious boys and girls to go and see the Exhibition of
Paintings ! and when we were there, I saw many pictures
which were very handsome. I. saw large portraits of the
rtev. Hugh M•Neile and the Rev. J. H. Stewart ; and I was
very glad ,to see them, and I believe that they are faithful
Clergymen, and preach to the people to lice from the wrath
of God. And I saw a very large picture of Lady Jane Grey
going to be beheaded. She had a black velvet dress on, and
a Bible in her hand, and she was lifting her eyes up to hea-
ven, as if praying, arid she seemed as if she hoped that when
she was beheaded sli'e.inight go to heaven. And I saw the
cruel executioner standing behind her, with an axe lying at
his feet, and a mask on his face, to prevent people knowing
Who he was. And I hate the cruelty of Queen Mary. And
I leOked at Lady Jane Grey for a long time, and I think the
angels carried Lady Jane Grey's soul to the paradise of end-
less happiness : and I was surprised to see it the largest pic-
ture. I saw a picture of a Sailor returned from Sea, with
souse, money in his hand, and his mother or wife was very
glad and happy, because she had not seen him for ten years.
I saw a picture of Grace Darling, who saved many people
who were wrecked in a steam-packet, which struck on a
rock ; and I wondered how could she, a female, row upon
the rough waves ; and her father swam to her in the boat,
and assisted her; and I was very glad to know that Queen
Victoria granted her twenty pounds for a present or reward.
1 saw a picture of some Boys stealing Apples, and several of
them were punished. I saw a picture of the British steam-
ship, and many Birkenhead steam-boats, &c., around her,
and many people looking at her with surprise. Last Mid-
summer vacation I and William Williams were just going to
see the docks, and I saw a crowd of people, and I wrote on
the white ivory handle' of my penknife, " What is the mat-
ter?", to a policeman, and he wrote to me, " The British
Queen steam. ship." I saw a picture of a man eating greedily,
and a picture of a little boy in anticipation of a nice piece of
a pie, and he looked joyful. I saw a picture of some Smug-
glers, and a picture of a Fortune leller, and Mr. Rhind
signed to us about them. They are deceitful, because they
say to anybody about what will become of them in future ;
but it is all in vain ; and they are very wicked to tell lies.
I hate falsehood, deceit, and wickedness ; and Mr. Rhind
told us that souse of them pursued him and Isis brother
Charles, when they were at the Isle of Wight, and they ran
both away very fast. They could not catch them, because
they were young and active ; and I am very glad. The Bible
says, " Let no mars deceive you with vain words." Ephes.
v. G. 1 saw a picture of Jesus Christ appearing to his Dis-
ciples after his resurrection. He convinced Thomas of his
incredulity. I saw a picture of Earl Grey, and pictures of
the Night Life Buoy, William Tell's Chapel, &c. I love
Mr. Samuel Eglington very much. I feel grateful to him
because lie showed great kindness to us who are deaf and
duriab.

RICHARD WILLIAMS, aged 15 years.

November 21st, 1839.
Last Tuesday, Mr. Rhind selected some of the boys and
girls who are most diligent in school, and took us to see the
Exhibition of Paintings, in Postoffice-place. We went there
about 7 o'clock in the evening; we walked about with Mr.
Rhind,'and looked at the pictures, and he explained them to
us by signs. We saw a very large and grand picture of Lady
Jane Grey ; and Mr. R. told us that Queen Mary was very
wicked, because she sent some soldiers to put her to death ;
and Lady Jane Grey and Lord Guilford Dudley were be-
headed. I looked at her, and I pitied her greatly ; I felt
compassion for her ; and I almost cried when 1 observed her
for a long time, although 1 hope her soul went to heaven
when she died. She said that she should not like te be a
Roman Catholic, but'that she would remain a Protestant.
Queen Mary was very jealous of Lady Jane Grey. 1 gazed
upon her intently, and she looked very resigned ; I love her
very much, a great deal more than Queen Mary. W hen we
entered the room I was startled to'see a portrait of the Rev.
Hugh M`Neile ; it looked very beautiful; I observed him
that he pitied the people,. with his hand lifted up chile he
explains the Bible ; he hopes that God will convert them,:
and take them.to heaven when they die. I looked at the pic-
ture of Mr. Adam Hodgson ; Mr. Rhind told me that he was
Miss Hodgson's father or brother. 1 saw a picture of Jesus
Christ, alter he rose from the dead, shim% Mg himself to his
disciples; he told Thomas that he had-been crucified, and he
did not believe him • but he showed him his side and hands,
4.l•l4..4en.lieigiaketiAt..thent lte.ehaugcd his mint, end be-
lieved in him... The Jews were very wicked to crucify Jesus
Christ. We looked at the picture of a sailor returned from
sea, and an old woman, who had often wept much for her
absent son, because she had not seen him for ten years ; but
when he came home she was heartily glad, and he gave her
some money.. Many ladies and gentlemen looked at us sign-
ing; I think they wonder how Mr. Rhind can teach us by
signs. When we had looked at the pictures till ten o'clock in
the evening; lie told us that we should love Mr. Eglington
very much, because he invited us to see them ; and we said,
`.` Oh, yes.; 'very well ;" then he told us to march two and
two to school; and we slid so, ,and went up stairs to our
dormitory ; we kneeled, and prayed to God ; and then we
undressed ourselves and went to bed • and I thought that I
must pray- to God to make one grow good ; and then 1 slept
awhile. RALPH FERRY, aged 15 yekrs.

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There are now -sixty subscribers to the great Liverpool
National Steeple Chase, which closes to-morrow, the first of
January.

The 1 at-1 and Countess of Sefton gave a juvenile ball at
their seat, Croxteth Hall, on Friday evening. Stubbs' band
was in attendance.

TESTIMONIAL TO A CLEIWYMAN.-04 Wednesday, a
purse, containing one htindred and fifty guineas, was pre-
sented by the -congregation' of St. Mary's, Walton-on-the-
Hill, to the Rev. Robert Wilson, their curate. This grati-
fying, circumstance is as creditable to the feelings of the
congregation; as it is honourable to the reverend gentleman
upon whom this well-earned mark of respect and attachment
has been conferred.

ROYAL AlantrruEATßE.—The magnificent representa-
tions of Mi. Ducrow, at the Amphitheatre, are appreciated
by our fellow-townsmen, and from all present appearances a
profitable season may be anticipated by the spirited manster.
No description of ours is adequate to the gorgeous character
of the displays here made, and therefore, for the present, we
must content ontsehes with recommending them to public
support.

Sr. HE.L.V.N'S.—A YOUNG MAN DROWNED.—On Wed-
nesday evening Last, two young men were seen by some lads
to be walking along the banks of the canal, near the steam
mill belonging to Mr- Tomlinson, and 'soon after a plunge
was heard in the water. • On looking round, they perceived
both men in the water ; but before they hair got up to the
place, one man had ran off, and the other was seen struggling
in the water, and, before assistance could be procured, he
sank to the bottom. The canal was immediately dragged,
and the body of the unfortunate individual brought out. The
deceased is.Ebeuezer Miller, a Scotchman, about twenty-
one years of age, in the employ of Mr. Little, of Bolton, as
a traveller.

SALARY OF THE HEAD CONSTABLE.—We understand,
that the Watch Committee, at its meeting on Saturday last,
agreed, by an unanimous vote, to recommend to the Town
Council an increase in the salary of Mr. Whitty of £l7O,
making the salary £7OO per annum. Nearly every member
of the committee present on the occasion took the'opportu-
nity, of expressing the sense he entertained of the ability, the
zeal, the untiring industry displayed by Mr. Whitty in the
discharge of his official duties, whether as Head Constable
or as Superintendent of the Fire-police, the latter an office
of great responsibility and risk. The public, we are sure,
will coincide in these expressions of esteem and respect, and
cheerfully approve of the increase in the Head Constable's
salary, a salary richly deserved in the case of Mr. Whitty.
THE SPECULATIVE MANIA.—A great number of persons
are suffering severely at the present time, not only in this
town, but throughout the. kingdom, from having gone into
railway and joint stock schemes rashly, and beyond their
strength.. There are hundreds, if not thousands, Who had
taken shares, hopidg that they Would rise, or that, at the
worst, they' would reinahi marketable at the price at which
they were bought, who are now compelled either to sell
(where that is-pbssible) at a ruinous decline of prices, or to
pay up callS Whiebtliev never expected to be called upon for.
The conseyuence•af flits is that great nuinbersnf families and
individuals are 'coroPelled to pay every shilling they possess
in support of shemes which may never produce any return,
and that where 'these payments cannot be enforced iu any
other way, they are enforced by writs. It is to be hoped
that this lesson will not he lost on the public generally, and
especially on the public of Liverpool.

COUNTY Sk:ssioNs.—The quarter sessions of the peace
for the county nornmeneed at Laccaster yesterday (Monday) ;
to-morrow (Wednesday) they will be held at Preston ; at
Salford on Monday next ; and at Kirkdale on Thursday the
llith. The quarter sessions of the borough of Liverpool
commence on Monday next, before James Clarke, Esq.,
recorder.

THE LIVER THEATRE.—A visit to the Liver Theatre will
convince our friends that the enterprising managers, during
the recess, have lost neither their taste nor their spirit. The
house has been re-decorated, besides which, a splendid new
curtain and a beautiful drop-scene have been provided. The
effect of these changes is beautiful, and on the opening night
it elicited rapturous applause. The principal actors of the
company are Messrs. Raymond, Hoskins, and Tilbury, and
Mrs. Waylett, who are supported by a large body of efficient
performers. There is also a numerous corps de ballet, and
some additions in the vocal department. From this combi-
nation of talent the public may expect as much (if not more)
amusement as they have derived from the former efforts of
the managers. The pieces performed last week were Kate
Kearaey,Woolay, a Widow, and I'll be a Duchess, and they
attracted very good houses. The performances of Mrs.
Waylett, Mr. Raymond, Mr. Tilbury, and Mr. Hoskins
called forth thunders of applause. Last night the new drama
of Jack Sheppard was performed in capital style, but we
have not, in our present number, space to enter into parti-
culars.

BRITISH QUEEN.—The following is a list of passengers by
the British Queen :—Baron Blane, Esq. ; C. E. Levy, Esq.;
S. Chinon. Esq. ; S. Wiggins, Esq. ; C. W. Dayton, Esq.;
M. P. Drummond, Scotch Fusilleer Guards and servant
W. Chapman, Esq. ; T. Y. Hall, Esq.: A. 'Warrick, Esq.
and lady ; Alfred Sandiman, Esq. ; W. Ritchies, Esq.;
Captain Sarlad, M.F. ; V. De Vutnerin, Esq. ; Ramon Ruiz,
Esq. •,_W. Jamieson, Esq. ; L. L. De Janon, Esq. ; B. Sum-
ner, Esq. ; J. Carthew, R.N. lady and servant; Rev. Van
Lennep, and lady ; Miss Mitford ' • S. Lunnell, Esq. ; S. C.
Foulke, Esq. ; W. Smith, Esq. ; N. G. Carnes, Esq. ; J. B.
Forsyth, Esq. ; C. Thomson, Esq. •, R. Crowther, Esq. ; J.
Mitford, Esq. ; I. Heywood, Esq. ; R. C. Burke, Esq, ; and
E. Green, Esq.

POLICE INTELLIGENCE.-SATURDAY.

CURIOUS CASE.

An individual appeared before the magistrates, on Saturday
to substantiate a charge of assault againt a tavern keeper.
NV hen the complainant entered the witness box, it was evi-
dent, without his own testimony, that his punishment had
been most severe.
.His face had been beaten till it was im-
possible to recognise a vestige of the natural colour every
portion of his eyes,-save the pupils, was what is commonly
termed " blood-raw," and his visage was further disfigured
with various straps of adhesive plaister which covered sundry
cuts and gashes._ He stated that he. wept .to the tavern is
question oftTueiaay last, (Christmas-eve) and as he had to
quit the town next day, his object was to give the servant
girl a grittutity. He sat in an apartment drinking some beer,
when a little girl entered, and be desired her to tell the ser-
vant to follow him to the door, when he went out, as he had
something to say to her. As he was passing out of the house,
the landlord came to him, asked him what he meant, and im-
mediately, without further protocation, struck him. Three
..or four other strong men came, at once, to the assistance of
the landlord, and beat him dreadfully, knocking him down
and kicking him most violently for a considerable time. At
,length the police were called, and they accompanied him to
the Hothani-street Lock-up. The keeper of the bridewell
said when the parties were brought to him, !he complainant
was charged with having attempted to commit a rape on a
little girl. It appeared, that the bridewell-keeper had refused
to take the charge, on the ground that the complainant had
been so dreadfully punished. We do not pretend to say
whether he acted properly or improperly,but he was certainly
incited to what he did by the improper interference of some
parties who were present. The keeper of the tavern, a very
respectable and good looking man, had his daughter with
him. She was rather an interesting little girl, about
ten years of age. He stated, the child went to. him and
told him that the complainant had dropped two halfpennies
on the floor, which he had asked her to pick up for him,
and, as she presented them to him, he requested that when
he went out she would follow him to the door. She added,
that he had repeated the-same •request subsequently. He
went to the complainant and asked-him what he wautetPto
do with his little girl, and ordered him to take his hat and,
walk out. This he refused to do, and ultimately he struck
him (the landlord,) and-he returned the blow. This was the
only blow he (the landlord) struck. A neighbour was at
that moment entering the house, and, as lie saw the com-
plainant making at defendant to strike him, he said, •" Here;
if you\will fight, don't fight the landlord, tight me." Upon
this the two began to fight, and the neighbour, being a pew-
erful man, punished the defendant severely.. • Detendant
called in a policeman and gave the complainant in charge.'
Police-officer 307 stated, that the complainant was given into
his custody on a-charge of rape. It appeared, from the ge-
neral testimony, that the landlord was at least under the
impression, that the complainant had some evil intentions
towards the little girl. Mr. Rushton (with whom was Mr.
David Hodgson) said, though the complainant had been very
severely handled in this affair, and though the magistrates
were strongly averse to individuals taking the law into their
own hands, yet there were circumstances in this case that
required to be taken into consideration. On the complain.
ants own showing, he had been guilty of great impropriety
of conduct, and they thought, there was so great provocation
towards the landlord, and that the complainant had so far
brought the assault upon himself by refusing to quit the
house when indignantly ordered to do so, that they did not
feel that they ought to impose on the landlord any fine what.
ever. 'they acted thus for the sake of justice and morality.