The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1840-09-29 00:00:00

Mr. Parkinson, grocer, of Blackburn, proved that in July
last he paid the prisoner £39185., on account of his employers.
Mr. Lovatt proved that none of these sums had been ac-
counted for.
Mr. Davenport cross-examined Mr. Lovatt with regard to
his knowledge of negociations to convert the defalcations into
a debt, but the witness positively stated, that he was not
aware of any such proceeding.
Mr. Rushton then said it was extremely dangerous, if not
highly objectionable, to attempt to enter into securities or
compromises in matters of this kind • and if this had gone a
little further, he should have felt no hesitation in taking the
responsibility of discharging the prisoner. But he would not
do that, because, in a community like this, this was a very
grave offence, and one with which magistrates ought to deal
with the greatest caution. He should commit the prisoner
upon the evidence before him ; but, under the circumstances,
he should feel it his duty. to take bail for the appearance of
the prisoner at the sessions.
The prisoner was then committed for trial.

STABBING.
Thomas Usher, a lad about twelve years old, was fined £5
for stabbing 'two other lads in the face, on Sunday night.
CAUTION TO SHOPKEEPERS.
Fanny Kelly, an elderly woman, was brought up on a
charge of having stolen a piece of merino, the property of
Messrs. E. and A Lewis, drapers, of Ranelagh-street. The
merino in question was placed on the top of a pile of others,
inside the shop door, and the prisoner went to look at them.
Hurley, a messenger at the Town-hall, was in the street at
the time, and he saw the prisoner take down one piece and
Put it into her gown, which was wrapped round her waist so
as to form a sort of pocket ; he followed her into Church-
street and apprehended her, when he found the property in
herpossession. Five shillings in silver were also found upon
. Hurley wa in the act of taking her back to the shop
When he met Mr.s Lewis, who had come in search of her,
having in the meantime discovered the robbery. The priso-
ner strongly denied the charge. She was committed for trial
at the next sessions.

TtOBBERY BY .
Ann Jackson and Ellen EIIisSERVANTS
were charged with having
stolen a smoke-jack, valued at 305., on the 22d instant, from
67, Great George-street, the owner of which is Mr.
Dempsey
Mr. Wellwood Maxwell was removing from the house in
question. to No. 68, Duke-street, and the prisoners were
ployed to clean it after all the furniture had been removed.
The smoke-jack was a fixture, but had been taken down for
me time. The prisoners sold it to an old iron dealer in
Ilird-street, named Edward Ronson, for 2s. Olp., being
at
..the rate of one farthing per lb.
he being
defence they said the butler had given it to them ; but
~neing called, said he had merely given them a few coals
and some pieces of wood.
They were both committed to the sessions.

kIRKDALE FLORICULTURAL SOCIETY.

DAHLIA SHOW'

The Dahlia Show of this Society took place yesterday, at
the house of Mr. New, Derby Arms, Kirkdale. A spacious
marquee was erected in the garden of the hotel, in which the
flowers, fruit, &c., were exhbited. At the top of the room,
"n a stage, were displayed the royal initials, surmounted by
a regal crown. The effect was extremely good, the
whole being composed of dahlias, flowers, &c. The pillars of
the tent were profusely decorated with evergreens and flow-
ers, as well as other parts of the building. A great deal of
company visited the show, considering the threatening
state of the weather. Many ladies graced the meeting
with their presence. We never saw a finer display of fruit or
vegetables, either for size or excellence of quality. Taking
the exhibition altogether, it was one of the very best, per-
haps, that has taken place this year. On the stage were
some beautiful flowers, contributed by Messrs. Skirving and
other gentlemen in the neighbourhood, consisting of seve-
ral varieties of fuchsias, camellias japonicas, &c. There
were two orange trees, one of which being in bloom, shed
around a most exquisite perfume. We saw several single
ladies eying " the orange blossoms" with smiling looks.
Amongst the vegetables we observed a fine specimen of the
silver beet, or carde poiree. This root is, we understand,
an excellent substitute for the sea kale. The flavour is ex-
cellent. The root was exhibited by Messrs. Whalley. We
noticed also some fine Guernsey lilies. The apples were re-
markably tine. The dahlias we never saw equalled. This
beautiful flower, although comparatively so lately introduced
into this country, has taken strong hold on the attention of
florists, and 'every year some new variety and beauty is pro-
duced• The amateur collection which won the cup excited
great admiration. A variety—a seedling of last year, called
Lord Sandon— was much admired. The prizes, at the close
of the day were distributed. The cup, presented by T. B.
Nlolyneux,, Esq., value six guineas, bore the following in-
scription :—" Presented by T. B. Molyneux, Esq., to the
Everton and Kirkdale Floricultural Society, for the best pan.
of dahlias, 1840."
The prizes were awarded as follow :
DARLIAs.—Best pan of 18 dissimilar blooms : this pan
won the cup, which was awarded to Henry Moss, Esq. ;-
2nd do., H. Moss, Esq. ;-3rd do., R. W. Preston, Esq.
Best pan of 12 dissimilar blooms, Mr. Thompson ; 2, Mr.
Henry Joyce ; 3, R. W. Preston, Esq.
Maiden Growers.—Best pan of 6 dissimilar blooms, Mr.
Thompson ; 2, Mr. H. Joyce.
Nurser men's Prize.—Best pan of 30 dissimilar blooms,
Air. T. Davies, Wavertree ; 2, Mr. W. Lodge, Broughton,
near Manchester. Best seedling, Mr. W. Skirving.
Best device of dahlia blooms, Mr. M`Gregor.
Srovr, PLANTs.-1, Clterodendron speciosa, C. S. Parker,
Esq.; 2, Fuchsia fulgens, Mr. Skirting ; 3, Combretutn
'Ruvuma, do. ; 4, Ardessia crenulata, do.
GREENIIOUSE PLANTS.-1, Fuchsia fulgens, Mr. Skir-
ving ; 3, Cavarillii, do.
ERICAS.-1, Mr. T. Davies; 2, Mr. Skirving.
HERBACEOUS PLANTS.-1, Sidlllll- Sioboldii, C. S. Par-
ker, Esq 2, Pentstatnen, Mr. Skirting.
Ofteurnams PLANTS.-1, Zygopetaluni Mackiana, C.
o. Parker, Esq. ; 2, Mr. Skirting.
PANSIES.—Best pan of 20 varieties, Mr. Wm. New ; 2,
11. Moss, Esq. ; 4, do.
PI
Best basket of Co' FLOWERS—J. C. Shaw, Esq.
NES.--1, R. Leyland, Esq. ; 2, do.
p-AF.ult_
_I ,A. Blain, Esq. ;2, Woodhouse, Esq.
~.—Best six, Mr. W. J. Gandy ; ,T. B. Mo-
lyneux, Esq. W 2
NP.CTARINES
A;C:I3Ci PGE.SAI4.—Bestest
2, do. asuidry.
J.
. Walmsley ;
'2
WRITE GItAPES.—Bet,t two bunches, A. Sinclair, Esq. ;
G. Arbuthnot, Esq. ; 3, Sir J. Walmaley.
APPLES.—Best six, J. P. Heywood, Esq. ; 2, M. Ash-
croft, Esq.
PEARS.—Best six, T. Sands, Esq. ; 2, T. R. Molyneux,
Esq.

CELERY.—Sis best heads, Mr. Turner; 2, C. S. Parker,

LETTUCE

—Best brace, R. Leyland, Esq. ; 2, Jas. Lunt,

CucumnEns.—Best brace, Mr. W. J. Candy ; 2, Mr
John Davies.
CABBAGES.T-Best brace, Mr. Jas. Lunt.

CARROTS.—Best six, W. Blain, Es(7.----.
TURNIPS.—Best six, Mr. W. J. Gandy.
EXTRA PRIZES.—PIate of Pears, Geo. Arbuthnot, Esq. ;
Plate of Apples, T. Harrison, Esq.; plate of Tomato, It.
Leyland, Esq. ; plate of Cherries, T. B. Molyneux, Esq.
A very excellent band gave great animation to the meeting.
The dahlias will remain on show this day (Tuesday).