The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1847-03-23 00:00:00

March 23, 1847.

Eoral Raps.

MAIL Ton BRAZILS.—The Antelope, screw steam-ship.
sails on Saturday next for Rio Janeiro.
On Thursday, an apprentice, named Eaton, on board
'the Bess Grant, in Queen's Dock, fell into the hold upon
stone ballast, and was frightfully injured.
ST. MARK'S SCHOOLS.—A sermon was preached on
Sunday at St. Mark's Church, on behalf of the above
schools, by the Rev. Wm. Pollock, M.A., and a collec-
tion made amounting to upwards of £65.
Several members of the congregation of St. James's
Church have presented the Rev. C. A. Graham, curate o
that church, with a gold watch and chain and a purse as
an acknowledgement of his valuable services.
The hatches of the Emily, from Shanghae, were opened
at nine o'clock in the morning, in the Albert Dock, and
915 bales silk, 26 bales hemp, 1,168 chests tea, and 6
cases, contents unknown, were landed before two o'clock.
GREAT MORTALITY IN LIVERPOOL.—SO great has
been the mortality, in the neighbourhood of SCJames's-
street, that one night last week no less than eighteen
" wakes" of dead bodies took place between Crosbie-
street and Lower Parliament-street.
We understand that Messrs. Troutbeck and Son, Hano-
ver-street, have in the kindest manner intimated to the
men in their employ that their day's wages shall be paid
to them for. Wednesday next (the Fast-day), and that they
'expect them all to observe the day strictly in accordance
with her Majesty's proclamation.
SIR WM. STANLEY'S HOUNDS.—On Thursday, the
last meeting of the season of Sir W. M. Stanley's hounds
took place at Bidston. The day being remarkably fine, a
large number of persons were present from Birkenhead
and the neighbourhood, cars and horses being in great
requisition. The run was considered one of the best of
the season.
The Sarah Sands brought over from New York a large
barrel of oysters, alive, and in prime condition. They
were supplied with salt water on the passage, and occa-
sionally regaled with a little oatmeal. She also brought
several packages of eggs, a novelty in the exports from the
United States, fifty barrels of potatoes, and an immense
quantity of other provisions.
THE LATE MR. C. S. ROWLAND.—It may not be ge-
nerally known that a subscription has been opened, at the
Parish-office, for the benefit of the widow and five children
of the late Mr. C. S. Rowland. This will, no doubt, be
gratifying to a number of persons who enjoyed his ac-
quaintance when alive, and afford them an opportunity of
expressing their friendship and esteem. Mr. Litherland,
the cashier, we believe, receives subscriptions.
PROPOSED NEW FERRY.—A plan has been prepared
for a proposed new ferry at High Seacombe, between the
present ferry at Seacombe, and Egremont. The slip,
which will be 90 yards long from low water to high wa-
ter, will lead to an intended road from the shore, and
passing to the north of Abbotsford Hotel to the road
leading to Wallasey, Liscard, cutting directly through the
land of Mr. J. R. Pim.
WATER.—Mr. Thomas Rowlandson hasJaken the field
for the purpose of proving that a sufficient supply of
water can be obtained from the new sandstone rock in the
neighbourhood of Liverpool, without going to the heart
of North Wales or to the Rivington-hills. He thinks
that not less than 23,733,000 gallons of water could be
obtained daily from the red-stone rock, at a moderate
cost.
We understand that Mr. Clow, treasurer for the desti-
tute Highlanders, has received the following sums in aid
of the relief fund :—Proceeds of collection in St. Luke's
Church, £lO, per Rev. C. W. Lawrence • he Unita-
rian Chapel, Renshaw-street, per Rev. J. H. Thom. £5O ;
£l5 15s. from H. M. Simpson, Theatres Royal Liverpool
and Birmingham ; and £lO7 2s. 10d. from St. Andrew's
Society, Savannah, being proceeds of 300 dollars, per
Andrew Low, Esq.
EASTIIAM FERRY.—It will be seen, from an adver-
tisement in another column, that this most delightful of
the ferries will again become the favourite resort of the
public on and after Wednesday next. A new pier is now
adding, and in addition to the Royal Tar, (one of the
stest steamers on the Mersey,) the spirited proprietors
r„"selpurchased a new and fast steamer, by which trips to
-"; o'ons Easham may be made every hour. The grounds
and gardens have also been very much altered and im-
Proved.
"lOU TIDE.—On Thursday there was the highest tide
of the year, and the day being particularly fine, the pier-
heads on the margin of the river were densely crowded by
fashionably dressed persons. The wind was from the
south-east, and at tide time the water was as calm as that
of a mill pond. Unfortunately, there was a haze at the
entrance of the river, and the vessels, of which a large
number went to sea, were lost to the spectators before
they got far out ; but altogether the river presented a very
picturesque appearance.
ASSIZE DINNERS.--Yesterday evening, the High-
sheriff, the Mayor, and the Grand Jury were entertained
to dinner by the Judges, at the lodgings, St. Anne-street ;
and this evening the Judges, the High-Sheriff, the Grand
Jury, and the leading members of the bar will be enter-
tained to dinner by the Mayor, at the Town-hall. It was
Originally intended that the Mayor's dinner should, as
usual, take place on Wednesday evening, the third day
after the swearing in of the Grand Jury, but Wednesday
being the day appointed for the national fast, Tuesday has
been selected for the issuing of the invitations.
AN ANTI-MATHEWTTE EXHIBITION.—On Saturday
afternoon, as a sailor was conveying a couple-of gallons
of brandy in a jar on board one of the 'vessels in the
George's Dock, the jar. was•aecidentall7 -broken at the
bottom of James-street. A number orlurnpers and
others, young and old, were instantly at the spot, and
they contrived, by going upon all-fours, to imbibe the '
tempting liquid by lapping it from the hollows in which it
had collected. One very young girl, following the ex-
ample of others with older heads upon their shoulders,
baled some of it with a spoon into her tin can, and, no
doubt, took it home to regale her parents. By all who
shared in the spoil the accident was held to be the best
odsend that had occurred in the neighbourhood of the
head-constable's residence for a long time.
STREET ROBBERIES.—On Monday night, a letter-car-
rier, named Begs, had his hat and handkerchief stolen
from his head, when passing along Whitechapel.—On
Tuesday night, a man, named John Robinson, was
knocked down in Byrom-street, by five men, and robbed
of his watch.—Same night, a man was knocked down by
five men, and robbed of his watch.—Same night, Mr.
Callan was knocked down in Carpenter's-row, and robbed
of his watch. And same night, a man, named M'Cartin,
was stopped by three men in Whitechapel, and robbed of
his watch. On Wednesday night, a gentleman, named
Clarke, was knocked down by three men in Great
Howard-street, and robbed of his watch. On recovering
his feet, he pursued the villains, and called for the police,
and, assisted by them, succeeded in capturing one of the
thieves, who had the watch.
DISGRACEFUL IMPUTATION ON THE CHARACTER
'. A ROMN CATHOLIC PRIEST BY A WRTHLESS
DRUNKARD,, WHOA SSUMED HIS 'NAME. —lt appears
• that some drunken fellow, who was found in the streets
brought up o Frida, and fined by Sir Joshua Walrnsl
r• and costs.n This fellow gave his name as the Rev.ey John James Murphy, who, as our readers know, is a
briest of exemplary character. Mr. Murphy attended
efore Mr. Rushton on Monday, in order to ascertain by
!shorn this bad joke had been perpetrated, when Mr.
Parkinson said that the prisoner's real name was Finne-
gan, but this had not been discovered until after his con-
viction.a Mr. Rushton said that the imputation could not
tfect the reverend gentleman with any one,
who knew
him, and that the reporters would undoubtedly inform
the public of the unjustifiable nature of the imputation.
lorOPATIIY QUES-
TIONED.—On AT MONK'S PERRY
Friday, an inquest was eilndfaanttthe Monk's
ncoorfontlr
Ferry Hotel, on Thomas llillier,
respected landlord of that establishment. The
said he had received information from the authorities atr
Birkenhead that the child had been improperly treated,
and therefore he thought it his duty to come over and
investigate the matter. He asked who had attended the
child, In reply it was stated, that the child had been
ailing from his birth ; that he was taken worse on Wed-
nesday, and next day Dr. Norton, the homoeopathist,
was called in, and administered medicines to him. Sub-
sequently Dr. Macrorie was called in. The medical evi-
dence did not notice any treatment pursued by Dr. Nor-
ton particularly censurable, except the fact of the child
having been taken to New Brighton. The cause of death
was stated to be acute bronchitis. The jury returned a
verdict of " Died by the visitation of God."
We understand that a concert will be-given at the
Concert-hall shortly, at which Mr. Willoughby Weiss, of
the Theatre Royal, Drury-lane, and his wife, formerly
kiss Barratt, will be amongst the principal vocalists.
MR. D. C. BROWNE'S VOCAL ENTERTAINMENT.—We
Understand that Mr. D. C. Browne, professor of music, is
about giving another vocal entertainment, at the Concert
Hall, Lord Nelson-street, entitled, " The Life and Ad-
ventures of bold Robin Hood," in which he will introduce
a set of new songs and new music, written expressly for
the use of foresters. This is something new, and no
doubt will take well. H. Burnett, Esq., of Brighton,
Sussex, is the writer of the anecdotes, &c., all of which
are descriptive of the pranks, &c. of the " Merry Men of
• Sherwood Forest." •
THE RESTORATIVE BALSAM.—This excellent prepara•
tion for the hair, the receipt for which is now in the
Possession of Mr. Coupland, chemist, is advertised in our
paper to-dayhaving seen pers
applications had
failed, its powerfully restorative effects, we have no hesi-
tation in recommending it to those suffering from a loss
of hair. If there is any preparation extant that will
strengthen the hair, or restore it, that is Evans's Balsam.
BROWN'S
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sealS— An°val p
called conduplicatE"P
ed metal
envelopes,sece of envelopes,
called
s for ewnhvieclho
tehse,
inventor has taken out a patent, has just been introduced
into Liverpool. They are very' ingenious, and for those
who wish to keep what they write about a secret between
themselves and their correspondents, the most perfect
contrivance we have seen. It would 'puzzle the prying
propensity even of a late Minister of State, to peep into
a letter enclosed in one of these impervious coverings,
and against common seal and wafer-breakers they are a
complete defence. The under fastening of what is called
the seal is made of very thin and light but yet Army strong
Metal, to which the corners of the envelope are riveted as
it were, no paste or gum being employed ; from this a
small nipple, not very unlike the nipple of a percussion
gun lock, but flatter, projeets. On the external seal is
What may be called the cap of the nipple, into which the
nipple fits when the envelope is closed; a slight blow is
then to be given on the seal, by which the nipple-cap is
beat quite flat, and the upper and under part of the seal
become so incorporated, or in a manner welded together,
that to pull them asunder without completely tearing the
envelope is impossible. Thus everybody can know whether
or not his letter has been opened, inviolab.lity is secured,
and the meanness of curiosity defeated. The invention
is of great service, also, from the quickness with which
the operation is performed, and the necessity for sealing-
wax or waters superseded. Messrs. Walmsley and Jones,
of Smith Castle-street, are appointed the sole agents.. .