The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1849-12-18 00:00:00

bee, 18, 1141.

Korai faluo.

Vile Water Committee have resolved to reinstate Mr.
'ales M'Donald in his situation.
the Lord Bishop of Chester will deliver the prizes at
"10 Collegiate institution, on Friday next.
• ,:21VIr. Robert Stephenson is at present in town prosecuting
dutyincluiries relative to the supply of water, for which
he has been specially appointed by the Council.
Mr. Cooper. the active secretary of Mr. Jones' commit-
!fie for Rodney-street Ward, has been presented with a
handsome siiver salver for his services on that occasion.
BIRKENHEAD.—It is stated on credible authority, that,
'within the present year, upwards of 1,000 additional
houses, great and small, have found tenants.
"teary
new tragedy, entitled the " Sybil," written by S.
"tetlrY Lovell, Esq„ author of the " Vision," &c., is now
rPreparation at the Royal Liver Theatre, and will shortly
Produced.
DOB's Sunday, at the usual English services held in St.
j Church, Brownlow-hill, sermons were preached
07 the Revds, D. James and W. W. Ewbank. Collections
Were made to defray the expenses of the church.
On Friday 2000 charity children were again permitted to
Witness the equestrian performances at the Amphitheatre.
series of morning performances will be given during the
Christmas h )Iydays. The company is one of the best that
ever nisi' e I Liverpool.
We are glad to learn that the opening of the Exhibition
at a very low charge to the industrious classes, which plan,
to the honour of the Liverpool Academy, they were the
Arst to adopt, has again taken place, and we most cordially
notice the advertisement of the exhibition to the
'tick of our readers.
William Brown, Esq., M.P., has gone to Leamington
With the view of more perfectly re-establishing his health.
kr. Neill, the eminent oculist, his medical adviser, who
'carried him through his late illness so successfully, accom-
tallied him, having professional business in that neigh-
tourhood..

G
RETNA GREEN MARRIAGES.—During the proceed-
ings of a trial for bigamy at the Liverpool Special Com-
-132 ission, on Wednesday, Mr. Murray, one of the " par-
sons"t. of Gretna, stated that for the last seven years there
bad annually been about 400 couples there either made
peppy or miserable. _ _

About the 29th or 30th of the present month, between
the hours of two and three in the morning, a very high
tide will take place, which will affect all the tidal ports of
e 'United Kingdom, about the hours of high water at
the different places ; but if continued rain should accom-
pany the event, a temporary inundation of the lower parts
41E7 be expected.
breadstuffs, the exports from New York alone, to
21st November, are 23,000 barrels flour, 121,000 bushels
of corn, 20,000 bushels of wheat, 2,000,000 lbs. of cheese,
Ste., value £BO,OOO. The stock of Flour in New York,
,was 700,000 barrels; and the price, 225. 3d. to 235. laid
down in Liverpool. Large freight engagements have also
been made for Canadian wheat and flour. .

~...DEAI;;;;;iSiiO;NING.—On Friday morning, John
Whitelaw, aged 16, an apprentice on board of the brig
liendisfern, lying in the Victoria Dock, was sent in a boat
to take a line across the dock for the purpose of shifting
the vessel. The line afterwards got foul of a buoy, and
deceased went to clear it, and cried out " all clear." He
Was missed, and was not again seen alive. The body was
found next morning. _ _ .

It is said that about the middle of April next, omni-
buses, on the same light construction and beauty of ap-
earance as those so popular in Manchester, are to run
alf-hourly from Woodside Ferry to Birkenhead Park, at
a charge of one penny each passenger only; that they
will also run four times a day along each line of road to
Itloylake, West Kirby, Upton, New Brighton, &c., the
fare for which will be 3d. and 6d.

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LOCK-JAW.—Margaret Rawson, a poor woman, aged
45, has been in the habit of going about in Toxteth-park
gathering chips and coals. On Thursday week last she
returned home to Prince William-street, and complained
of having hurt the great toe of the left foot, which was
very painful. She said she had fallen over a stone. Mr.
-Gilmour, surgeon, was called. He found the skin peeled
Off, and ordered a poultice. She was attended every day,
but kept getting worse, until Wednesday last, when lock-
jaw set in, and she died on the following morning.
TEE LIVERPOOL ACADEMY.—On Saturday last the
annual meeting for the election of the president and offi-
cers of the Liverpool Academy, was held at their rooms,
Old Post-office Place. The president, Mr. C. Barber, and
treasurer, Mr. Westcott, were unanimously re-elected.
A letter was read from Mr. Buchanan, announcing that
!rem continued indisposition he was unable to continue in
the office of secretary. The accademy, in accepting the
resignation of Mr. Buchanan, expressed their regret that
they were deprived of his valuable services. Mr. H. C.
Pidgeon was elected secretary, and after some other rou-
tine business the meeting separated.
A. " Free-trade Butcher," as he is styled by one of our
contemporaries, has been exciting much attention at the
south end of the town, by breaking down the monopoly
Which has long existed amongst the " knights of the
cleaver," and selling good meat at 2d. per lb. under the
current price in St. James's Market. This opposition has
Provoked a retort on the part of the combined butchers,
who have opened a shop two doors from the intruder, and
are selling meat at half price. This unusual contest has
Created much interest and amusement ; and whatever may
be the result, the public are enjoying for the present all
the benefits which can result from the sale of prime beef
and mutton at very moderate prices.
PORTRAIT OF THE QUEEN DOWAGER.—The numerous
friends and admirers of the late lamented Queen Dowa-
ger will be gratified to learn, that a small, but very beau-
tiful, engraving has just been completed, from the admi-
rable portrait of her late Majesty painted a short time ago
by Richmond. We have had an opportunity of 'viewing
an impression of the plate at Mr. Grundy's Repository
of Arts, Church-street, and can truly speak as to the fide-
lity of the portrait—the likeness is, indeed, remarkably
striking. Underneath the engraving is printed, in letters
Of gold, the request which was made by her Majesty rela-
tive to her interment, and signed by her. The request
is, indeed, worthy of being printed as it is—in letters of
'gold.
ACCIDENTAL DEATH ON SHIP-BOARD—On Saturday
In inquest was held on view of the body of Edward
Felton, an apprentice on board the Margaret, lying (at
the time of the accident) in the Victoria Dock. It will
be remembered that an inquest was held last week on view
of the body of an apprentice in the same ship, named
Devitt, who came to almost instant death, by the chain of
the topgallant yard giving way, while he was upon the
Yard, so that he was precipitated upon the deck. The
deceased was also thrown down, and was carried to the
Northern Hospital, (on the 4th inst.) and died from the
injuries on Thursday last. It appeared, in the former
case, that the chain had probably been weakened by the
action of the frost. _ _

THE MILLINERS' AND DRESS-MAKERS' VADE-ME-
CUM.—We have much pleasure in recommending to our
fair readers an elegant little work under the above title,
written by Mrs. Goodmane, who is at present teaching in
this town. The extended experience of the authoress in
Paris and London would alone entitle her production to
attention. Mrs. Goodmane having taught both branches
of the art for many years, has become acquainted with the
Peculiar difficulties which stand in the way of success ;
hence the present work, which is primarily intended for
the pupils, instead of a mere jargon of technical terms,
seeks, by plain, concise, and intelligible rules, to enable
every ono to master all the intricacies of fitting, cutting,
and making up the different articles of ladies' apparel.
The introductory remarks are written in the right spirit,
and inculcate a lesson of economy and domestic engage-
tee/A.—See advertisement.

CHURCH MISSIONARY SOCIETY, RAINFORD.—On
Sunday week the annual sermon on behalf of this society
Was preached in Rainford Church, by the Rev. John
Groorn, incumbent, and the sum of £5 2s 8d was col-
lected. The annual meeting was held on Thursday even-
ing, in the school-room, when the Rev. Thomas Green,
of Christ Church, Saddleworth, and the Rev. Henry
Carpenter, of St. Michael's, Liverpool, attended as a
deputation from the parent society. Notwithstanding
the inclemency of the weather, there was a very good
attendance. Great interest was excited by the statements
of the deputation, and a further sum of £2 6s 6d was
Collected at the doors. Several missionary boxes were
brought in, and the whole sum to be remitted to the
society this year will considerably exceed £lo—a very
gratifying amount, taking into consideration the condition
of the population, and the fact that they have just raised
10(:) towards the enlargement of the national school.

Messrs. Maclure, Macdonald, and
have just issued an illustrated work of her Majesty's pro-
gress through Glasgow on the occasion of her recent
visit to that city. The work is dedicated by command
to the Queen, and a copy having been presented to her
Vajesty, she has been graciouslyeased to accet it.
The artists have received a letter from Colonel Phipps ex-
pressive of her Majesty's satisfaction at the manner in
Which the plates have been produced. These gentlemen
have also produced a highly illuminated almanack for
4150, in gold and colours. It is intended for presenta-
lon to the numerous patrons of this extensive firm, and
is quite unique as a specimen of art. The design is clas-
sical—the colours are surprisingly brilliant, and the draw-
ing of the whole is correct, spirited, and life-like. We
certainly never beheld so exquisitely beautiful a specimen
Of the art. It seems scarcely possible to carry it to
greater perfection.
MR. RYALLs' CONCERT.—On Tuesday last this deserv-
Zig vocalist gave his annual Concert, which we were happy
observe was attended by a crowded audience. The at-
tractions were, in addition to Mr. Ryalls himself, who as a
tenor is excelled by few, Miss A. Romer and Mrs. Sun-
derland, with Mons. Wehli (piano forte), and Herr
4'.-ohler, the celebrated performer on the flageolet and
rnet- a-piston. Mr. George Holden was the conductor,
41nd we need not say fulfilled his part admirably. Of the
ncert itself it is almost unnecessary to speak critically.
bliss Anne Romer's talents are known and appreciated ;
when we say that every
ar note she uttered was a treat
the lovers of music, we e not saying too much. She
,the
once only, in giving an Irish Ballad in reply to the
Irleore which was accorded to her beautiful singing of
yvo
oven
me Sweet Home." Every one present would have
ern delighted to have heard her sing again a melody,
haeknied, but still dear to the English heart. Mrs.
enhanced reputation.
was in fine voice, and sustained her recently
given
reputation. Her song of " Little Nell" was
ei'voen most touchingly. Mons. Wehli, as a pianist, wins
riea and more upon our admiration every opportunity
4m have of hearing him. His execution is full of power
De". tone, and wonderfully fluent. His left hand is es-
te."ll3' clever; and with it he executes passages which
is performers can manage better with both. His style
e.OI the Thalberg school ; and with study he bids fair to
eTass even that great artiste. Herr Kohler is also a
Of ir Player, and his cornet-a-piston almost equals that
tvecenig. His flageolet solo was a perfect gem. Nearly
the" Piece during the concert was encored, rendering
to,tvtiole a little too long, and taxing too severely the
nature of the artistes.