The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1847-02-09 00:00:00

IRISH PAUPERISM IN LIVERPOOL.

It was stated at the last meeting of the Selest Vestry,
that. Mr. Austin, the. Assistant Poor-law Commissioner,
had prepared a plan, with a view to, the prevention of im-
posture upon the parish, by which the town was to be di-
vided into convenient districts, and relief administered to
parties applying for relief _at their own homes. For this
service twenty-four suitable men were picked out of the
police force, to whom, the task ofvisiting was committed.
We believe the result has been se far successful, that
many cases of deception have- been found out, and the
parties practising it deprived of further opportunity of
preying upon the industry and. the means of the ratepayers
of Liverpool.- The number of persons relieved during the
week, under this system, we are not at present in a posi-
tion to state.. It is, however,Jess than that relieved dur-
ing the preceding week.. Yet the saving in money will be
found to be small. This is to be accounted for by the fact
that whilst the relieving officers of the Select Vestry have
taken down the number of the family of each applicant—
generally efaggerated with a view to procure an increased
quantityof rations andsoup tickets,—they have exercised a
discretion as to the cases in which such exaggeration ap-
peared likely to be resorted to, and given their relief ac-
cordingly. The actual.working of the new system will be
given in a detailed shape by Mr.. Austin, at the meeting of
,the Select Vestry this day.

PASSING BASE CoIN.—A. man, named Andrew Pady,
was brought up at the Police-court, yesterday, anct
charged before Mr: Rushton with passing base shilling-
pieces. It appeared-from the evidence, that on Tuesday
morning last, he. went into the shop of Mr. John Wil-.
Hams, King-street., and asked for a glass of ale, which he
paid for with a bad'shilling. He had scarcely gone out,
when another of a gang to which he belonged entered the
house and perpetrated the same trick. As the matter
was not noticed in time by the servant who received the
counterfeits, Mr... Williams could take no notice of the
occurrence. On, Saturday last, the fellow had the au-
dacity to return, with the view of " repeating the dose,"
when he was taken into custody ; but as the landlord al-
lowed
the shilling to pass out of his hands for a few mi-
nutes and as he could not state whether it might not then
have 'been changed, the prisoner got the benefit of the
doubt, atuthe was discharged.
OVERGROWN PARISRES.--Nir e cannot quit the subject
of the increase of bishops without remarking, that excel-
lent as it is, a vastlFgreater reform remains to be achieved.
If our overgrown sees—such as Chester and Lodon—re_
quire division, what is to be said of our, overgrown
parishes ? We have now about twenty or thirty parishes
in England, containing from 60,000 to 140,000. inhabitants
in each !! If the rectors of such a district were called a
bishop, and were expected merely to look after the clergy,
the idea would be a rational one. But what we expect of
a parochial minister is, that he shall visit,the sick, give
instruction to the inquiring, know, and be known by, his
people. Yet what absurdity is it, to, look for the per-
formance of these duties from a rector- of Liverpool with
his fort churches, or a vicar of Whalley, with its fire-and
twenty .—lferald.
EXTRAORDINARY INQUEST, YESTEADAY.—An inquest
was held yesterday before Mr. Curry, on view of the body
of James Dolham, a seaman on board the American ship
Swatara, recently arrived at this port. On the Ist inst.,
the deceased was taken into the receiving ward at the
Workhouse, and then complained of being very ill. He
had a lump on the back of his head, and said he had been
- ill-treated by the captain of the ship, and was hurt by the
sheet-anchor. He mentioned to one of the nurses in the
Infirmary that he had been dragged out of the forecastle
by the captain while at sea, and struck his head against
the anchor, which subsequently produced an abcess.
From a written statement made deceased at the In-
firmary, under the then impression of approaching death,
he stated that the captain had kept him on deck for a
long time in the cold. The surgeon of the Workhouse
stated that deceased died from natural causes. Deceased
had been ill with ague and fever during the voyage. It
appeared from the evidence that the captain and first
officer paid him great attention on the passage to restore
his health, but that, in spite of advice, he neglected and
exposed himself to the weather, imperfectly clothed.
Medicine was also given to him by order of the captain,
and it appeared from the whole of the evidence, that no
imputation whatever could be attached to the captain or
any of the officers of the ship. Deceased said that he
belonged to Plymouth. The case was adjourned until to-
morrow, for the purpose of bringing up the log-book,
and also one of the seamen as a witness, none of the crew
or the captain being present in the court. The deceased
. was umable to do any duty to, speak of during the voyage,
and had stated to the mate of the ship that he believed
he could not recover from clisease'of the liver, The ship.
carao from New Orleaus, • • , .

Feb. 9 1841.

IMPORTANT FROM TIW PENINSULA,

DEFEAT OF THE MIGUELITES AND DrATIi OP GENEitAI'

MACDONELL.
(From Yesterday's Morning Herald.)
The Iberia, Oriental and Peninsular Company's steam-
ship, Captain Meehan, arrived on Saturday with the usual
Peninsular mails.

The Iberia brings news of the total defeat of the Migue-
lite portion of the rebel army, under General Macdonell,
at Soborosa, and the death of the general, who has been
hewn down by one of the Queen's troopers. The only
information respecting this affair is contained in the fol-
lowing communication, which was forwarded from Oporto
just as the Iberia was leaving :
" Oporto, Feb. 2.
"The Miguelites in Tras-os-Montes have been com-
pletely dispersed by Vinhaes and Lapa, General Macdo-
nell being killed, and many other chiefs, at Saborosar
above Villa Poua d'Agmar.'
I hear from private sources, that this unexpeded defeat
has somewhat alarmed the rebels concentrated in, Oporto
although it has in no wise damped their ardour' for the
forthcoming struggle. Every possible preparatidni wad
being made to give the Queen's troops a warm reception.
The strongest fortifications werebeing prosecuted with alf
expedition and vigour ; and all capable of bearing arms
bad enrolled themselves, and were ready for the conflict
that will decide the fate of thousands. The last accoutitir
from Saldanha were, that his quarters were at Agueah;
about 30 miles from Coimbra, and therefore it was un-'
likely that he would march towards Oporto so early as'
was at first anticipated.
I am just informed that a decree is to appear in a day
or two, taking off the doable decima from the foreigit
debt. This information, lam assured, can be fully relied
upon.

The Cork examiner sass that some of the men em-
ployed on the public roads, after a fortnight's delay, have
been paid ls. for one week's wares, and the other week's
was left unpaid. Is there any wormier that people die of
starvation ?

The Rev. 'Charles Welsh, curate of Clones, county
Monaghan, begs to acknowledge, with most sincere and
grateful thanks, the receipt of £lO onr the 24th Jan, and
.£lo'on the 31st Jan., remitted to him by the St. Jude's
Irish' Relief Committee, on behalf of the starving poor of
the parish of Clones.
The celebrated marriage of Mr. H. A.Browne of Dub-
lin, to a daughter of Mr. Copeland, mannor of the' Royal
Bank in that town, has been annulled by the Dublin
Court of Delegates ; the wart being of opinion that the
case of Mr. Browne was a concocted one, and founded
on perjury'and corruption.
In the House of Commons on Friday, Colonel Sibthorp
gave notice, that if no more competent member would
bring in a Bill for the better regulation of Railways, he
should on an early day move for leave to bring: in a Bill
to compel Railway Companies to give ample compensation
to the survivors of those persons. who should have lost
their lives by accidents on railways.
IRISH RELIEF:—What is to be the, end of Tho
last week witnessed the introduction of three Irish mea-
sures, involving an outlay of some £23,000,p00, besides
extras. What is this week to develop ? Expectation is
on the qui Dive. There are three louses of Assembly
sitting simultaneously, one in St. Stephen's, anotliim.
Palace-yard, and a third in Dublin, all inspired with a
miraculous unanimity of extravagance.—Ti2nes.
On Saturday the Rev. M. A. Gathercole and his bro
ther were acquitted at the New Court, London, of than
charge of having obtained a considerable sum of moneybq
false pretences. The defendants believed the prosecutor
had had something to dO with a fraud practised brio theme.
and by a stratagem induced him to advance a large sum
of money ; but as soon, as they discovered their mistake
they restored the money. The prosecutor; therefore,,
withdrew the indictment.

THE POOR LAW COI%IIIT DtSION AND THE WORCESTER,
UNION.—The Poor Law Commissioners have -intimated
officially to the guardians of the poor of the. Worcester •
Union that it is their intention to send down to 'that
union an assistant commissioner for the purpose of inves-
tigating the charges of irregularity, &c., against- the
governor, Mr. Longstreeth,. whose resignation the com-
missioners recently instructed the guardians to- call for
and accept, but which the latter body tacitly dealined.to
do:. The charges are of an extraordinary nature.
A meeting of the Irish partf.took place in London on
Saturday. Lord Monteagle took the chair, and sixsother
noblemen and twenty-four members of parliament were
present. Among them were the Marquis of Sligo nncl:
Earl of Mountcashel, two O'Connells, G. A. Hamilton,
Esq., &c. The government measure for relieving Ireland'
was discussed, and several members declared themselves
opposed to the clauses of the• bill, and the majority ap;.'
peered an;ious to obtain some modification of all its pro-
visions.

ARE PUSEYITE BOORS NECESSARY FOR A STUDENT
FOR THE CHURCH ?—This question came before the
Court of Exchequer on 'Saturday, in- a trial brought by a.l'
bookseller against a student for the church. Among the
books.--were I" Newman's Sermons, a Roman missal, a
Roman breviary, Pusey's Sermons, Ward's Ideal, &c.
The young man became a Roman Catholic, and his father
naturally refused to pay for the hooks. The Lord Chief
Baron, not considering the books supplied were necessary
for a young man studying for the Church of England, was
of opinion that the defenant could not be held liable for •
them,.and nonsuited the plailtiff: Plaintiff nonsnt. d. •
PRESENTATION PLATE.—A service of plate, to be pre-
sented to Mr. Houldsworth, the chairman of the Man- -
chester and Leeds Railway Company-, by the directory
has been just manufactured. Tbe,..erviee weighs upwards
of 3,000 ounces, and is of excellent design /
ign and workman..
ship. The principal piece is of an ornamental character,
being of a triangular form ; around the lower part arc
figures of Sir Robert Peel, Watt, and Mr. George Ste-
phenson ; the whole is surmounted by a figure represent-
ing Science. On one of the panels is a representation in
relief of Summit Tunnel. There are also some very
elaborate vases.

The advises from Alexandria of the 20th ult. describe •
an active market for most descriptions of goods. Grain
and cotton were the two leading Articles commanding at-
tention. Maize had been purchased in large quantities •
for shipment to England. A scarcity of vessels and the
high rates of freight are circumstances still complained of
as operating injuriously upon business. The cotton crop a
is estimated to be much under an••-average. One cultiva-
tor alone, whose grounds have, hitherto, yielded 18,000 to
20,000 quintals, will this year not preserve more than •
4000 quintals. The inundations•of the Nile have caused
all the mischief.

AZARMING ILLNESS OF Sin lon-lt GLADSTONE, BART. -
-We are informed that accounts have been received from...:
Scotland which conveyed intelligence of the serious ill-
ness of Sir John Gladstone, Bart., at Fasque, the vener- -
able.baronet's seat, in Kincardineshire. We learn that a
few weeks back Sir John was seized with an attack of pa,
ralysis, and was recovering, when, on Monday last, he
was enabled to take carriage exercise. On the following
day (Tuesday) he experienced another paralytic stroke
more serious than the previous attack, and it is now feared •
that he will be unable to sustain the severity of the re.
lapse: The Right Hon. W. B. Gladstone, and the other
members of the respected baronet's family, have been
summoned to Fasque by the dangerous indisposition of
their. venerated father.—Morning Herald of yesterday.

FASHIONABLE RESTAURANT and SUPPER
LOUNGE, 17, CLAYTON-SQUARE.
Those who have not yet visited the ORIENTAL DIVAN
should not omit an opportunity; for the arrangements not only
surpass those of every similar Hotel, but the viands are of the
choicest kinds. An excellent steak, cut in the London style, is
'charged 9d., and it may be finishedwith a half-pint of splendid
Amontillado Sherry, or fine-flavoured Port, for One
The Oriental has been flattered by the following notices from
our local Press :
The elegance with which jt is fitted, the promptitudeand
neatness with which everything' is served up, render itthe
most fashionable restaurant—Standard.
The Restaurant, Clayton, square.—We have no doubt the.pro-
mises which Feeny makes.to the ear he will, unlike Macbeth's
witches, keep both to the ear and the hope.—Mercury.
The dinners and suppers cannot be excelled for variety, or
lowness of charges.--Albion..
iereputation of the proprietor as a caterer
for
cothens°
to allnblildaic.tesilit ahl.
Suitableclasses; the wine is undeniable.—Thngs.
BILL OF FARE. AT THE FASHIONABLE
thitc.,Eth,S,TaAndUTROA:arNOTRRO v
THIS DAY. the 101 h in:t.
For THIS DAY,
SOUPS.
Hare, Mock Turtle, Gravy, and Mutton Broth.
FISH.
Soles, Codfish, and Whiting.
One o'clock.—Boiled Beef, Roast Pork, Veal ancl..Ham.
Two o'clock.—BeefiSteak Pie, Boiled Leg of Mutton.
Three o'clock.—Harricot Mutton, Roast Beef;
Four o'clock.—BQjled Turkey and Oyster Sauce..
Five o'clock.—FruoWder of Mutton, and Roast' Lamb.
Tarts and Puddings.
TO-MORROW.
SOUPS*
Gravy, Oxtail, Mutton Broth, and Mock Turtle..
FISH.
Codfish, Soles, and Haddock.
One o'cloekr—Roas
otrk. Turkey, Calves' Head and Bacep Roast
P
Two o'clocke--Boiled Mutton, Veal and Ham.
Three o'clock.—Roast beef, Boiled Fowl and Ham.
Four o'elock.—Roast Lamb, Pigeon Pie, •
Five o'elook.—Haunch of Mutton.
Pancakes, Tarts, and Puddings.
Half-pint of Fine Amontillado Sherry, or full-flavoured Port,
Is. ; Pint, 25.: Quart, 45.
Cup of Coffee, 4d. ; with Toast or Muffin, 6d.
Plain Tea or Coffee, is.
Ladies will find the Restaurant a most respectable House to
call at for Refreshment.
London Oysters received daily, 7q. 6d. per barrel, or Is. 6d.
per score. The following are the opinions of the Press :
CELEBRITY OF THE LONDON OYSTERS.
The acknowledged superiority, of the London Oysters, and
the difficulty of obtaining them regularly even in this great
commercial town, has indueed the Proprietor to arrange with
one of the first Fishmongers of Billingsgate, from whom he
daily receives AN ABUNDANT SUPPLY OF THE NATIVES; but
as all the Liverpool journals have eulogised them, Mr. F. sub-
mits their recommendation rather than his own.
"A dish of the finest Oysters we ever remember to have seen
or tasted ; we can honestly recommend them."—Mercury.
" We can safely vonclaor their fine condition and excellent
flavour ; better cannot certainly be had in London or else-
where."—Standard.
"We recommend our friends to pay the Divan a visit, and
judge of the Oysters by their size, freshness, and delicious fia-
vour."—Journal.
"Our bretheru of the press, however they may be divided in
their opinion on other subjects, give their testimony una-
nimously in favour of Mr.Feeny's excellent London Oysters."
lovers
at ofthis
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Cnlaoyw topnr-oscquura.
procure it
spleThndied quality
Standard: •

LIVERPOOL :
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 1847.
PRINTED AND PUBLISHED •
VF Y TUESDAY MORNINurA

BY
JOSHUA FLETCHER LACE, of 53, Grove street, and
IrEONARD ADDISON, of 14, Great Orford-street.
At No. 4, ST. Gsortou's CktEscszcg, Idywoob