The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1839-08-30 00:00:00

Commerce 99, Vicksburg Bank 34, Harlem Rail-road
Co. 464, and Stonington Rail-road Co. nt 224.
" The transactions in Sterling Exchange for the
packet ship leaving Liverpool to-morrow have been
limited, and at some decline on the rates obtained for
the steam ships. We quote Bills at 9to a per cent.
premium, the latter rate being obtained by the United
States Bank. We understand 300,000 dollars of the
specie shipped for England on Thursday last, was on
account of this institution, and against which they can
draw.

" An injunction has been laid on the Middling in-
terest Bank of Boston, by the State Commissioners,
prohibiting the circulation of its notes. The Bank has
a large circulation, but it is believed that its bills will
be redeemed. Mr. John M. Fiske, the President. has
published a card stating that the cause of the injunc-
tion was in consequence of the Middling interest Notes
having been refused at the counter of the Suffolk Bank,
and pledging himself that the issues of the Bank shall
be fully redeemed. The Kilby Bank of Boston has
resumed the payment of its notes in specie.

• " The stock of Cotton at Savannah on the Ist instant
was 2249 bales Upland, and 157 bales Sea Island;
holders were shipping the balance of their stocks ge-
nerally, instead of offering it in market."

The Queen's speech, like every thing else concocted
by the degraded and imbecile Whigs, is a miserable
affair. We have rarely met with a document contain-
ing more groundless felicitations, gross exaggerations,
or palpable untruths. It scarcely contains a sentence
in which there is not some flagrant misrepresentation
of facts, expressed or implied. It states, among other
things, that " concord prevails with regard to the
affairs of the Levant"—that " France and Mexico
have been reconciled",—and that the domestic peace
of Great Britiin has been preserved through the firm-
ness and determination of the executive.

We confess that we can discover no justification of

the congratulatory terms in which the Queen's speech
is couched. Is it a subject of congratulation that the
British flag has been repeatedly insulted with impunity?
Is it a topic for congratulation, that England has been
on the verge of a monetary panic which threatened con-
sequences far more serious and disastrous than any
that has yet been experienced ? Is it a matter for
felicitation that the Chartists outrages at Birmingham
have been perpetrated ?
We do not wonder that the speech is almost silent
on the subject of the internal state and condition of
the country. It is no secret that all the agitation
which we have witnessed during the last year, has had

its origin with the Whigs themselves. The Chartist
movement is only a continuation of the " physical
force" movement fostered by the Whigs for their own
selfish ends. The doctrines promulgated by the Char-

tilt agitators are precisely identical with those which
were preached by the Whigs, at the passing of the
Reform Act. Lord John Russell, and his associates,
may well be ashamed to contemplate the ultimate re-
sults of their mischievous agitation.

RADICAL TRICKERY.—We understand that the Clayton
Square conclave have come to the resolution that only one
of the liberal, candidates for the vacant office of collector in
the parish office shall go to the poll. Much as we depre-
cate the folly of making such appointments on political con-
siderations, we cannot avoid expressing a hope that the ra-
dical trick to which we have alluded may be defeated.
GRAND PROTESTANT MEETING.—We understand that
the united committees of the South Lancashire and Cheshire
Protestant Associations have determined upon holding the
Great Meeting, announced for the 26th of September, in the
Theatre Royal, at Manchester. We anticipate a rich treat
from the speeches which will be delivered on the occasion,
when most of the great champions of our Protestant faith will
be assembled.
REGATTA ON THE MERSEY.—We are glad to find that
arrangements have been made for another Regatta on our
noble river, next month, on a scale that holds out high anti-
cipations of enjoyment amongst the lovers of aquatic amuse-
ments. The admirers of field sports resort to races "on
share," and the noble competition conduces to the improve-
ment of the breed of horses. The competition in the regatta
points to a similar result in the model of vessels, whether for
sailing or rowing. The noble science of navigation, to which
England owes her greatness, is thus advanced, and hence is
our country benefitted. The chief point of attraction will
be the Rock Ferry, a delightful resort, whence the races
may be seen from the grounds ; but as the course will be
between the Monk's and Birkenhead Ferries, and the New
Ferry, the public will have an opportunity of witnessing the
whole from any one of these points, or any spot on 'the in-
termediate shore. The boats, both for sailing and rowing,
are of a " crack" description, and excellent sport is fully ex-
pected.
IMPORTANT INTELLIGENCE FOR THE RATE PAYERS OF
THE BOROUGH OF LIVERPOOL.—We are informed that an
act of Parliament received-the royal assent on the 19th of
July last, relating to the watching of the different boroughs
in England. It enacts that the churchwardens, or other pa-
rochial officers, shall levy a rate of 6d. in the pound for the
maintenance of the watch, &c. Mr. Radcliffe, our Town
Clerk, we understand, states that it is imperative on our cor-
poration to order such rate to be levied in this borough, not-
withstanding it is alleged that there is a surplus fund. These
are the fruits of reform ! A borough rate of 6d. in the pound
will produce about £25,000, which can be appropriated in
any way that the deceptive liberals may think proper. This
rate will fall particularly heavy upon the shopkeepers. We
trust that this matter will be sifted to the bottom at the next
meeting of the Town council.—From a Correspondent.
THE BLACK ART, as exhibited by Mr. Colles, at his
apartments in Bold-street, is the most fascinating amuse-
ment imaginable, his stock of novelties during the past week
was completely exhausted, but we understand that he has
either received, or is in hourly expectation of a fresh supply,
including many novelties ; all who wish to amuse themselves
for half-an-hour, should pay Mr. C. a visit, and those who
have a desire to amuse their friends for life, should make
themselves masters of some of the secrets which it is in Mr.
C's power to communicate.
Mr. Hall, a gentleman well adapted to the duties of the
situation, has been appointed box-book-keeper, at the
Theatre-Royal, in the place of Mr. J. C. Parker, deceased.
We are happy to be informed that a precedent has been set
to the clergy of our town by the Rev. F. Ould, in exposing
the demoralising system of socialism, and its ruinous effects
on the lower classes. The rev. gentleman delivered an elo-
quent sermon on the subject on Sunday evening last, to a
congregation consisting of from 3000 to 3500 souls, among
whom were many socialists.
DOGS AND RABBITS.—At Mr. Toole's farm, at Arrow,
near Woodside, Cheshire, may be seen an astonishing instance
of attachment in a terrier bitch towards two young rabbits,
which she is suckling along with her own puppy. The terrier
is of the black and tan breed, and had a litter of four puppies,
three of which were lately drowned by order of the owner;
and, as it would seem, to supply their loss, the terrier soon
afterwards brought from the fields to her nest at home three
very small rabbits, at three separate times, placing them
alongside her remaining puppy. One of the rabbits is since
dead, but the other two are lively.and friskiag, although rats
abound in the immediate vicinity. It should be observed
that the dog in question is a common destroyer of rabbits,
whilst on the other hand, her affection for the two she is
rearing is singularly displayed by her anxiety and uneasiness
whenever visitors handle her adopted, or remain in her pre-
sence : and here we see the offspring of two common enemies
feeding together out of the same vessel.
IMPORTANT TO BURGESSES.—We beg to remind all per-
sons who wish to be placed on the Burgess Roll of any Bo-
rough within the operation of the Municipal Reform Act,
that they must pay to the Overseers of the township in
which they reside all the poor-rates which have become due
from them up to the Ist March last, before Saturday night
next, the 31st of August instant, or they will be excluded
from the roll.

TREAT FOR SCHOOL CHILDREN.—On Monday last, Mr.
Parry, of Seacombe, with his usual liberality, gave the chil-
dren of the Welsh Charity School, Russell-street, a gratifying
trip across the river in one of his steamers. The day was tine,
and the children enjoyed a most delightful and salubrious
walk along the beach. On their return through Liscard,
they were invited by Mrs. Marsden, Sea View, Liscard, to
walk on the green before her delightful residence, where she
treated them plentifully with wine and a bun each. Great
praise is due to the directors of this excellent institution, for
the able manner in which it is conducted.
STEAM V. WIND.—The Orpheus, Captain Bailey, one of
the fastest sailing packets between Liverpool and New York,
arrived on Tuesday last, having left the United States on the
Ist August, with the Great Western and British Queen
steamers. The Independence, Capt. Nye, sailed on the 7th,and reached Liverpool on the 28th. The steamers have,
therefore, had considerably the advantage of the sailing vessels
on the last trip homeward. The Great Western effected the
trip in twelve days and a half ; the British Queen in fourteen
days; the Orpheus in twenty-six days; and the Independence
in twenty-one days—the balance in favour of the Great
Western over the Orpheus being thirteen days and a half—
and over the Independence eight days and a half • and in
favour of the British Queen over the Orpheus twelve days,
and over the Independence seven days. It should however
be remembered, that Liverpool is one day's sailing or half a
day's steaming further from New York than Bristol.
Lord Barham, on Tuesday, gave 62 prizes to cottagers on
his estate, to whom he had given allotments of garden-
ground, as rewards for the high state-of cultivation in which
they had kept up their gardens.—Lincoln Chronicle.
WELLINGTON FESTIVAL.—Friday next promises to be a
great day for Dover. All is bustle in making preparations
for the celebration on that day of this great festival. The
unique decorations of the pavilion being now nearly com-
pleted, its interior presents an appearance of magnificence
agd splendour scarcely exceeded by those we picture to our-
selves of fairy land. Shields, banners, and the richest of ex-
quisitely worked tapestry adorn its walls ; a profusion of flags
and other gay embellishments depend from its lofty roof ; and
altogether such an array of grandeur is concentrated in the
magnificent erection, that it would require no ordinary
powers to do justice to it in the way of description. The pa-
vilion is to be lighted up with 11 chandeliers and 136 gas-
burners with ground shades. Among the distinguished
personages expected to be 'present, are Lords Camden,
Brougham, Newbastle, Wharncliffe, Lyndhurst, Gnildford,
Sondes, Strangford, Cardigan, Brecknock, Marsham, Sir
Francis Burdett, Sir William Follett, &c. The band of the
11th Drsgoons, we hear, will perform in the pavilion during
dinner, after which it is probable they will retire to the Ma-
rine-parade to play during the intervals between the grand
display of fireworks, which will take place in the evening.—
Dover Chr-nicle.
CAMBIL. DGE ELECTION.—Sir John Milley Doyle is ac-
tively cam issing the electors ; a split has taken place ber
tween Sir John and Mr. Gibson, and the former exhibits no
inclination at present to resign his pretensions ; but whether
he will go to the poll is doubtful.
Since the beginning of the fine season the number of tra-
vellers along the Rhine has been so considerable, that the
steamers convey daily about 1,200 passengers to Mentz, most
of whom are proceeding to Frankfort.—Commerce.
Dr. Warneford has again shown his kind and generous
feelling towards the established church by giving £4OO to-
wards erecting a new church at Hanham—Sherborne
Journal.