The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1840-09-01 00:00:00

RAILWAY TRAFFIC RETURNS

LONDON AND BIRMINGHAM RAILWAY.
The gross amount for conveyance of passengers,
parcels, mails, &c. for the week ending Aug.
22. 1840
Merchandise for the same
..... 2,118 14
14 1
Cattle

£l6 864 13 9
MIDLAND COUNTIES' RAILWAY
For the week ending Aug• 22
Passengers
Alerchandisf

£1,444 5 3
157 3 11

£1,601 9 2
• MANCIIESTER AND BOLTON RAILWAY
[Length of line, 10 miles.]
Traffic for the week ending Aug. 27
Passengers and parcels
Goods and coals

£4ll 5 1
148 17 71

£560 2 84

THEATRE ROYAL.—ITALIAN OPERA.—Onr space is so
limited, that we are obliged to content ourselves with merely
directing attentionto the Italian Operas which are announced
for performance in the course of the present week, at the
Theatre Royal. The vocalists are the first in the world, and
we have reason to believe that the management have made
arrangements for them to be properly supported, in every
departmeat. We trust tnat during the three nights of per-
formance which the bills announce, the house may be so
crowded as to induce a re-engagement.

GRAND PROCESSION OF THE INDEPENDENT

ORDER OF ODDFELLOWS

Yesterday, the numerous Lodges of the Independent Order
of Oddfellows, of the Manchester Unity, in the Liverpool Dis-
trict, celebrated their anniversary by a most splendid and
very numerous procession through the principal streets of the
town, with numerous beautiful flags and banners, and at-
tended, at intervals, by powerful bands of music.
The day was ushered in by peals of bells, and the streets
began to present from an early hour an unusual degree of
bustle and gaiety in various parts. Flags were displayed from
the numerous Lodges ; music was heard in every direction ;
the '• gathering" of the brethren at their various places of
meeting, previous to their departure for the rendezvous, was
highly animated, and all gave note of preparation for a festi-
val of no connnan magnitude and splendour.
No fewer than nine bands of music were employed, and
these proceeded respectively to the stations appointed for
them in the morning, and thence to the general place of
meeting, each picking up several Lodges on its way.
The Old Infirmary yard was the general rendezvous ; and
there the Lodges assembled,—upwards of one hundred in
all. So numerous, indeed, was the assemblage of members,
(exclusively of vast numbers of spectators) that the yard was
found inadequate in area to their general muster, and long
lines of them stood, waiting marching orders, along Lime-
street, and also down the Haymarket, and down .Shaw's-'
brow.
All preliminary arrangements being made, the whole of
the Lodges moved off in processiot, walking four deep, and
following each other as closely as the crowded state of the
streets, and the nature of the route, would permit, the bands
playing lively airs, the rich regalia of the several clubs glit-
tering in the sun, and the flags and banners gaily floating in
the light airs,—for the day was delightful and sunny, and
inclining to calm.
The following is a list of the names of the several Lodges
in attendance--one hundred and one in number :—The
Royal Oak, Peace, Herculaneum, Harvest Home, British
Queen, Lord Stanley, Duke of Cambridge, Marquis of
'Westminster, True Blue, St. Michael, St, Luke's, Palatine,
General Moore, Marquis of Granby, Lily of the Valley,
Rose of England, Briton's Protection, Royal William, St.
James's, Blooming Rose, Victoria, Mersey, Union, Temple,
Nazarite, Tuba', Hope, Good Intent, John o' Gaunt, Prian
Boru, British Fleet, Union Temperance, St. Peter's, Dahess
of Lancaster, Friendship, Duchess of Kent, Covenant, Hi-
bernia Abstinence, George Richardson, Neptune, England's
Glory, Countess of Lonsdale, Myrtle, Criterion, Adelphi,
Temperance Star, 'Wellington, St. Nicholas, Buckingham,
Harmonic, Beehive, Haymarket, Royal Standard, Evening
Star, Phoenix, Queen's Own Abstinence, Rising Sun, St.
John's, Stranger's Refuge, Mariners', Good Samaritan,
Poor Man's Friend, Free Tradesman, rin's Pride, Vulcan,
Happy Return, Prince Albert, Eagle, Honest View, Bene-
volent, Columbian, Duke of Marlborough, Saxe Coburg,
Ark, North Star, Liverpool, Rose of Sharon, Apollo, Cale-
donia, Nelson, Sens of Freedom, Morning Star, Duke of
Sussex, Victoria Abstinence, Duchess of Norfolk', Rainbow,
Duke of Norfolk, Mechanics', Lamb of Peace, Olive Branch,
Beneficent, Minerva, Orphans' Protection, Trafalgar, Liver,
George the Fourth, Philanthropic, John Bull, Oak Leaf,
and Amicable.

Each lodge had its peculiar flags, banners, and insignia,
and many of them were very beautiful and costly. The pro-
cession was headed by about twelve well-dressed persons
mounted, and as many officers of the police establishment, to
clear the ground. Each lodge was beaded by its warden and
principal officers, fullowed by the members of the lodge, the
secretary and others, the flags, &c. being arranged so as to
produce the best possible effect. _

- The order of itocession enjoined by the principal officers
appeared to have been punctually attended to, and the conse-
quence was a general display of neatness, and we may add
grandeur, rarely, if. ever before presented in public by any
denomination of benefit societies. The whole of the mem-
bers were most respectably, and even genteely clad, and com-
prised many of our first tradesmen, and of the higher order
of mechanics. Nearly all of them wore becoming blue sashes
edged with white, white silk aprons trimmed with gold or sil-
ver, or both, and breast knots or flowers. Some few wore
red sashes. There were no quaint or gaudy dresses, these
being the 'only ornaments employed, with the exception of
the jewels or regalia of the several lodges, and in this respect
we heartily commend the good taste of the Odd-Fellows of
our district.

The regalia and flags were exceedingly rich, and many of
them, particularly the former, were new, and displayed much
classical and historical taste. The usual motto of the order,
" Amicitia, Amor, et Veritas," was frequent. Some of the
larger flags, hung from two poles, were secured on small
carts, and, from the weight of these ensigns, we would re-
commend the same plan to be generally adopted in similar
processions. It is scarcely possible for us to particularize the
flags and banners that struck us as gorgeous, for they were
hundreds in number, including a Variety of Scriptural, his-
torical, and other emblematical representations. There were
many beautiful large silk " Standards " of England, and
these, as well from our loyalty as our fellow-feeling in no-
menclature, we must first notice. We noticed, too, " The
Good Samaritan," " Adair' and Eve," " Faith, Hope, and
Charity," portraits of the " Queen," the " Duke of Welling-
ton," &c., besides many handsome, appropriate devices, coats
of arms, &c., with inscriptions. These were beautifully
painted and gilded on silk. The insignia borne were superb,
consisting of richly gilded large crowns, on cushions, dispen-
sations, in frames, sceptres, cross, crooks, gilded axes, doves
and livers, lamb and flag, on wands, crosses, stars, &c. &c.
The small banners and flags were also handsome, some of
them carried by well dressed lads. The bands were in varied
and generally military costume. The rear of the procession
was brought up by the officers and committee of the Widow
and Orphan's Fund, the committee of management, and the
past and present officers of the district, with the various
articles of regalia.

The principal thoroughfares through which the procession
passed were thronged by young and old, and all appeared to
be highly gratified. As seen from any one of the widest
streets, the appearance of so vast an assemblage of well at-
tired, respectable, and industrious men, with flags and music,

was at once imposing and gratifying. We have not been
enabled to ascertain the precise number who walked ; but
from what we could learn and can conjecture, we should say
that they amounted to from six to seven thousand individu-
als of the order. At one time they extended from the top of
Seymour-street, up London-road, round the Monument,
along Norton-street and Soho-street, and into Richmond-
row, in an apparently continuous line.

About two-o'clock, having made the circuit of -the main
parts of the town, they again reached the Infirmary-yard.
and thence the several Lodges, with their respective bands,
betook themselves to their several Club-rooms, where they
sought relaxation from the fatigues of the clay in the enjoy-
ment of that conviviality and good-fellowship which is the
characteristic of the order.

The following verses, written for the occasion, were sun,
with great applause at the Lodge held at Host Ford's, Engl.
Tavern, Oldhall-street :
ODDFELLOWS' SONG.

Written for the Anniversary of the Liverpool District,

By A MEMBER OF THE EAGLE LODGE

TUNE—" With a helmet on his brow."

'Neath the banner of his Lodge,
In th' Order's bright array,
Each loyal brother takes his stand

On this auspicious day.
No care in his breast shall mar

The music's joyous strain ;
But concord, harmony and love,
O'er all his actions reign.
Then let each voice resound,
Of age or gen'rous youth,
The motto of the brotherhood
Is Friendship, Love and Truth.
Cuoaus.—Then let each voice, &c

To smooth affliction'sbrow,
And mitigate each pain ;
To cheer the sad and desolate,
And the sinking faith sustain ;
To tend the bed of death
With solicitude sincere ;
To heal the widow's bleeding heart,
And dry the orphan's tear :
These are Oddfellows' views,
In age or gcn'rous youth,
For the motto of the brotherhood
Is Friendship, Love and Truth.
Cnottes.—Then let each voice, Bre

Like to a giant tree,
May these principles be spread,
Whose outstretched branches far and wide
Their choicest fruits shall shed ;
May their influence benign
Extend from pole to pole,
To succour the oppressed and weak,
And calm the troubled soul.
Then let each voice resound,
Of age or generous youth,
The motto of the brotherhood
Is Friendship, Love and Truth.
CIIORLTS.—Then let each voice, &c,

ESTIVAL AT THE CALEDONIA LODGE

Among the festivities which characterised the occasion, an
interesting one took place at the 'Wheat Sheaf Inn, where a
most excellent entertainment was provided by the host, Mr.
Entwisle. Upwards of two hundred of the brethren attended.
By the unanimous approval of the members, P. Pr. G. M.
Williamson, of Warrington, accepted the office of president.
The cloth being removed, the chairman briefly adverted to
the order of the proceedings during the day. The admirable
deportment of the brethren, the►r cleanly and orderly ap-
pearance, eliciting from the assembled spectators expressions
of the most unqualified approbation—hitherto marked by
hostility and reproach—all these things demonstrated that the
principles and precepts of Odd-Fellowship were of that char-
acter and importance which would bind them together and
establish them more firmly in the.bonds of filial friendship.
(Great cheers.) He would propose a toast which he was sure
would be in accordance with the feelings of !every member
present. He. would remind them that the lady whose name
he was about to propose was the daughter of an independent
Odd Fellow, viz., the Duke of Kent. Ile would therefore
propose, " Her Majesty the Queen." Three times three.
Song--" Robin Thompson's Stnithie."
• " The Remaining Branches of the Royal Fatnily." Song
by Mr. Parry.

The CHAIRMAN, after some other toasts and sentiments
had been given, stated that some important business was
about to be. brought before the meeting, viz., the presenta-
tion of a testimonial to one of the distinguished officers of
the Caledonia Lodge. It was gratifying to him to observe
that a testimony of approval for his services was about to be
shown to Mr. Percival, and he trusted it-would act as an
example, and stimulate other brethren to efforts, such as
should deserve similar approbation. (Cheers.)
P. V. CAIRNS presented the testimonial in an excellent
address to the members.

Brother PERCIVAL acknowledged the kind regard that had
been manifested towards him, and concluded an energetic
speech amidst the most enthusiastic applause.
The following was the inscription on a very splendid Silver
Snuff Box, which Mr► Percival received :—" Presented by
the Officers and Brothers of the Loyal Caledonia Lodge,
No. 1432, in the L. D., I. 0. of 0. F. M. U. to P. G. John
Percival, as a token of respect for his valuable services.
August 31, 1840."

HORRIBLE MASSACRE OF THE CUMANACHE
INDIANS BY TEXIAN TROOPS.

(Prom the St. Lucia Independent Press)
The latest Texian paper details an act of brutal treachery
towards a party of Cumanache Indians by a detachment of
Texian troops under the Secretary of War, Wm. G. Cooke.
A body of the Cumanaches, about 65 in number, arrived at
San Antonio, on the 16th of March, with a Miss Lockhart,
a little girl, captured from another tribe about eighteen months
ago. The object of the visit, it appears, was to hold.a council
with the agents of the Texian government for the ransom of
their prisoner, and to ascertain if they would be paid for
others in their possession. The Indians were invited to a
council, but while assembled in the room, two companies of
troops were marched in, and they were all destined to be
prisoners. The Indians finding they were betrayed, made a
rush to escape, and a fight commenced, which resulted in the
death of a number of warriors, principally chiefs, two women,
And three children. A small number who escaped across the
river were pursued by mounted men, and every one killed
but a renegade Mexican. The Texian loss was seven killed
and three wounded. The next day a squaw was despatched
to request an exchange of prisoners, and it was expected that
she would return in four days with the captives. An expe-
dition was to march against the Cumanaches forthwith.