The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1846-03-17 00:00:00

COTTON MARKET.-MONDAY

The uncertainty of the precise intelligence per Cambria
steamer, prevented an extensive business being done on Satur-
day. This morning the market opened with a very animated
and good demand, almost entirely from consumers, and fully
6000 bales have been sold, at the extreme prices of last week ;
in some instances rather better offers were made, and rejected.
The generality of holders showed their stocks freely, and were
disposed to meet the demand in a liberal spirit. The better
qualities of American descriptions, with Surats and Brazils,
commanded more attention, and throughout the day a firm
tone prevailed.

Our readers will percaive, in our advertising columns,
a notice of two sermons to be preached in St. Michael's
Church, Pitt-street, on Sunday next, by the Rev. Am-
brose Dawson, formerly minister of St. Michael's.
These sermons are to be preached on behalf of the South
Church of England Schools, which have been recently at-
tached to St. Michael's Church. We need nut remind
our readers of the great principle these schools were esta-
blished to maintain, or of the pecuniary liberality mani-
fested by our fellow-townsmen on that occasion. The
history of their origin, as well as their intrinsic value to
the poor of the neighbourhood, give them special claims
to support, which we trust will be acknowledged by liberal
contributions after the sermons next Sunday. We are
glad to see that the Rev. A. Dawson, so universally es-
teemed and valued in Liverpool, is to preach on the above
occasion. We make no doubt but that numbers, who
formerly derived benefit from his faithful ministry in St.
Michael's, will avail themselves of this opportunity to
hear his voice once more, and will be glad to testify, by
their presence at the sermons, their value for schools
where more than 500 children are receiving a scriptural
education, and their affectionate remembrance of one so
much beloved as Mr. Dawson. We understand that
hymns suitable to the occasion will be sung, in which the
school children will take part.
IMPROVEMENTS.—We have recently had occasion to
notice the extensive alterations that have been made in
the premises of Mr. Briscoe, of Oldhall-street, in order to
meet the growing wants of the northern end of our town,
and it is with pleasure we refer to his advertisement an-
nouncing the opening of another branch—the bonnet de-
partment—which, while it serves as a convenient, in
supplying the demands of the thoroughfare, fully illus-
trates the importance that is now to be attached to that
portion of our good old town. The bonnet stock is en.
tirely new, and the room is excellently and conveniently
fitted from designs that reflect no ordinary credit on Mr.
Briscoe and his talented corps. It is worthy a visit from
our fair readers.

SOUTHERN AND TOXTETH HOSPITAL.—On Sunday
evening last, after a sermon in St. Andrew's church, by
the Rev. T. Nolan, the sum of £6l was collected in aid
of the funds of the above institution. The rev. gentleman
preached a most impressive discourse from the 35th verse
of the 11th chapter of St. John—" Jesus wept." The
liberality of the collection will be enhanced when we state
that the congregation were only apprised of it during
morning service on that day. by reference to our adver-
tising columns it will be perceived that the same cause is
to be advocated by the same preacher in St. Anne's
Church, Aighurth, on Sunday morning next. It may not
be generally known that the existing accommodation in
this hospital has been found quite insufficient to meet the
increasing demands made upon it, and so we are glad to
learn that arrangements are concluded for its enlarge-
ment, and the work is to be proceeded with at once. This
furnishes another strong claim upon public sympathy and
support. The rev. preacher. who has been the honorary
chaplain to this hospital from the commencement, is
intimately acquainted with its details, as well as deeply
interested in its success, and no doubt his appeal will be
generously responded to.
CHEAP Music —We have been highly pleased by the
inspec ion of Duncombe's cheap music, at the establish-
ment of Mr. John Connor, stationer, 66, London-road.
It is of a refined and intellectual class, and comprises
pieces of a religious, sentimental. patriotic, and joyful
character. It is published, too, in a style suitable for
the drawing-room, and at such a low price as to render its
posses:ioa within the reach of the humblest artisan. The
advancing intelligence of the age has created a desire
among the working classes to avail themselves of the sof-
tening charms of this delightful science, and they have re-
peatedly shewn their appreciation of the finest and best of
our musical compositions—a fact demonstrated by the
continued success of the " Saturday Evening Concerts"
in this town. To improve this taste, and to carry these
refined enjoyments to the firesides of all, was a desire long
indulged. This feeling has at length been realised, by the
introduction of Duncombe's " Music for the Million,"
for the sale of which we are happy to find Mr. Connor is
appointed agent, than whom we are persuaded there could
not be made a more judicious selection. To the humbler
classes of society this must prove a peculiar boon, who
are too often allured to scenes of dissipation; but the re-
membrance of innocent pleasure would

" thrill his mind
With tenderest thoughts—would bring around his knees
The rosy children he has left behind.
And fill each little angel eye
With speaking tears that ask him why
He wandered from his home for scenes like these?"
We are glad to learn that there has already been an im-
mense demand, and we anticipate the happiest results
from its dissemination.

.7..
Perhaps the most important case at the Liverpool As-
sizes, should a true bill be found, will be that of the fore.
man of the Hawarden Ironworks, on a charge of man-
slaughter, arising out of the bursting of the tank at the
Liverpool and Harrington Waterworks.