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The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1854-05-02

FRIDAY, APRIL 28, 1864.

BITTERUPTS. —Jesse Joyce, Bolton-le-Moors, Lanca-
shire, bookseller, May 10 and 31, at 12 o'clock, at the
Manchester District Court of Bankruptcy ; solicitors,
Messrs. Freeman and Bothamley, Coleman-street ; Messrs.
Bagshaw and Sons, Manchester ; official assignee, Mr.
Stansall Pott, Manchester.—Charles Dove, Manchester,
builder, May 9 and 29, at 12 o'clock, at the Manchester
District Court of Bankruptcy ; solicitors, Messrs. Stani-
land, Abbott, and Atkinson, Bouverie-street ; Mr. Slater;
Manchester ; official assignee, Mr. Fraser, Manche r.—
John Haworth, Haywood, Lancashire, plumber, May 12
and June 2,, at 12 o'clock, at the Manchester District
Court of Bankruptcy; solicitor, Mr. Dodge, Liverpool;
official assignee, Mr. Hernaman, Manchester.—Edward
Ground, Levrington, Parsondrove, Cambridgeshire, gro-
cer.—Edwin Alfred Theohald, Bath, stationer.—Stephen
Thwaites, Hastings, grocer.—John Thomas Holloway,
Arthur-terrace, Victoria-road, Stoke Newington, silk-
agent.—William Ulting, Essex, cattle salesman.—
John Ducker, Bilston, Staffordshire, and at Warwick,
railway contractor.—James Watts, Birmingham, tobac-
conist.—William Henry Ludford, Gloucester, bookseller.—
Joseph J. Wells, Coventry, haberdasher.—Ben Pearson,
Golcar, Yorkshire, cloth maker.—William Trebilcock,
Plymouth, boot and shoemaker,
PARTNERSHIPS DlssoLvEn.—Samuel Jones and Co.,
Preston, ironfounders.—W. Sutton, sen., and F. H. Frost,
Macclesfield, silk throwsters.—J. C. and M. Nelson, Great
Portland-street, hotelkeepers.—J. Edwards and J. K.
Rogerson, Salford, joiners.— Crochcr, Hardy, and Co.,
Liverpool, ship brokers. Williant Watson and Co.,
Philadelphia and Liverpool ; as far as regards J. Johnston.
—Chadwick and McCraith, Heywood, Lancashire, joiners.
—Alexander Smith and Co., Liverpool, galvanized iron-
workers.—Crompton and Molesdale, Heaton Norris, Lan-
cashire, cotton manufacturers.—Boswell and Tyson, Dids-
bury, Lancashire, hackney coach proprietors.
CARTIPICATES. May 22, J. Frater, Manchester,
brewer.—May 19, R. Brownlow, Manchester, gum mann-
facturer.—May 22, J. Parry, Liverpool, bricklayer.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1854-05-02

AT REDUCED PRICES. T. WALKER'S
WINDOW BLIND NIANUFACTORY, 135, WHITE-
CHAPEL, OPPOSITE GREAT CHARLOTTE-STREET.

ESTABLISHED 1813, BY FRANCIS PINNEY.

IN STOCK, 2,000 VENETIAN SHADE BLINDS.

GAUZE WIRE AND ALL OTHER BLINDS, WHOLESALE AND

RETAIL.
LONDON CHAIR TVAREHOUSE.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1854-05-02

SPRING FASHIONS.

GEORGE JONES begs to inform the Ladies of Liverpool
that he has received
ALL THE NEW SHAPES,
In Straw, Tuscan, Silk, Satin, Crape, Lace, and Fancy
BONNETS, HATS, DRESS CAPS, HEAD DRESSES,
Flowers, Wreaths, Bonnet Ribbons, Bonnet Droops,
FEATHERS, LACE GOODS, &c., &c.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1854-05-02

TO LADIES AND GENTLEMEN.—J. GORSUCH, HAIR-CUTTER,
PERFUMER, and ORNAMENTAL
HAIR MANUFACTURER, No, 7, PARKER-STREET, begs most respectfully to thank his Patrons for the liberal
support which be has received during the time he has been in business ; anti begs most respectfully to ask the favour of
Parties visiting to be kind enough to make early application, so that they can be waited upon punctually, as the establishment
closes every Evening at 8 o'clock (except on public ball nights), and on Saturday at 10 o'clock.
Mr. G. calls particular attention to his CIRCASSIAN BALM for restoring and invizorating the Human Hair. Its
extraordinary qualities for producing hair excels anything of the kind ever produced. Also his MILK OF ALMONDS, one of
the most delightful and cleansing Washes for dressing and imparting a glossy luxuriant appearance discovered, as. the extract
is divested of all those drying qualities which have been so much complained of in all Hair Washes. A large assortment of
PERFUMERY, BRUSHES, COMBS, &a, &c. Families and Boarding-schools attended.
Mr. G. consulted personally on all cases on the Decay of the Human Hair.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1854-05-02

45, BERRY-STREET, LIVERPOOL.

FASHIONS.-MANTLES AND MILLINERY,
J. CARNIICHAEL and CO. respectfully announce, that
their SHOW of FASHIONABLE MANTLES and MILLI.
NERY will take place on THURSDAY next, the 4th instant,
and following days.
THE LIVER, CHURCH-STREET.

MILLINERY SHOW-ROOMS.

BUCICICTALL and SON respectfully announce that their
MILLINERY ROOMS ARE NOW OPEN, with a
magnificent DISPLAY of the most FASHIONABLE PARI-
SIAN MILLINERY, of which they solicit an early inspe•-lion.
STRAW, TUSCAN, LEGHORN, and FANCY BONNETS,
of every kind, in great variety.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1854-05-02

2

RUPTURES.—The 310 C-MAIN PATENT
LEVER TRUSS, requiring no steel spring round the
body, is recommended for the following peculiarities and
advantaces :-Ist, facility of application ; 2nd, perfect free-
dom from liability to chafe or excoriate ; 3rd, it may be worn
with equal comfort in any position of the body by night or
day , 4th, it admits of every kind of exercise without the
slightest inconvenience to the wearer, and is perfectly con-
cealed from observation.
" We do not hesitate to give to this invention our unquali-
fied approbation, and we strenuously advise the use of it to
all those who stand in need of that protection, which they
cannot so fully, nor with the same comfort, obtain from any
other apparatus or truss as from that which we have the
highest satisfaction in thus recommending."—Church and
State G"zette.
Recommend* by the following eminent Surgeons :—Wm.
Eergusson, Eat., F.R.S. Professor of Sorcery in Kines Col-
lege, Surgeon to king's F.R.S., Hospital, 3,:c.; C. G. Guthrie,
Esq., Surgeon to the Royal Westminster Opthalmic Hospital
W. Bowman, Esq. F.R.S., Assistant Surgeon to King's Col-
lege Hospital ; T. 'Callaway, Esq., Senior Assistant Surgeon
to Guy's Hospital ; W. Coulson, F.sq., Surgeon to the Mag-
dalen Hospital; T. Blizard Curling, Esq., F.R.S., Surgeon to
the London Hospital ; W. J. Fisher, Esq., Surgeon-in-Chief
to the Metropolitan Police-force; Aston Key, Esq., Surgeon
to Prince Albert; Robert Liston, Esq., F.R.S.; James Luke,
gag_ Surgeon to the London Truss Society; Erasmus Wilson,
Esq.' F.R.S.; and many others.
A descriptive circular may be had by post, and the Truss
4which cannot fail to fit) can be orwarded by post, on sending
the circumference of the body two inches below the hips, to
the Manufacturer,
Mr. WHITE, 228, PICCADILLY, LONDON.
Price of a Single Truss, 16s, 21s, 26s 6d, and 31s 6d ; postage Is.
~ Double „ 31s 6d, 428, and 52s 6d; postage. Is Sd.
Postoffice Orders to be made payable to JOHN WHITE,
Postoffice, Piccadilly.
ELASTIC STOCKINGS, KNEE CAPS, &c.—The material
of which these are made is recommended by the Faculty, as
being peculiarly elastic and compressible, and the best inven-
tion for giving efficient and permanent support in all cases of
Weakness and Swelling of the Legs, Varicose Veins. Sprains,
&c. It is porous, light in texture, and inexpensive, arid is
drawn on like an ordinary stocking. Price, from 7s. 6d. to
16s. each; postage 6d.
MANUFACTORY, 228, PICCADILLY, LONDON.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1854-05-02

TRIESEMAR, protected by Royal Letters
Patent of England. and secured by the Seals of the
Ecole de Pharmacie de Paris and the Imperial College of
Medicine, Vienna.

TRIESEMAR. No. 1, is a remedy for relaxation, sperma-
torrlicea,-and exhaustion of the system.
TRIESEMAR, No. 2, effectually, in the short space of three
days, completely and entirely eradicates all traces of those
disorders which capivi and cubebs have so long been thought
an antidote for, to the ruin of the health of a vast portion of
the population.
TRIESEMAR, No. 3, is the great Continental remedy for
that class of disorders which, unfortunately. the English
physician treats with mercury, to the inevitable destruction
of the patient's constitution, and which all the sarsaparilla in
the world cannot remove.

Triesemar, No. 1,2, and 3, are alike devoid of taste or
smell, and of all nauseating qualities. They may lay on the
toilet table without their use being suspected.
Sold in tin cases at I 1 s. each, free ; by post, 2s. extra, divided
into separate doses, as administered by Valpeau, Lailemand,
Roux, &c. To be had wholesale and retail, in London, of
Johnston, 68, Cornhill ; Hannay and Co., 63, Oxford-street;
Sanger, 150, Oxford street. R. H. Ingham. Druggist, Mar-
ket-street, Manchester ; Priestley, Chemist, Lord-street,
Liverpool; Winnal, Bookseller, High-street, Birmingham ;
and Powell, Bookseller, 15, Westmoreland-street, Dublin.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1854-05-02

INDIA.

By the Overland Mail we have intelligence from Bombay
to the 28th of March.

There is news from Burmah to the 4th of March, but it
contains nothing of any importance. The King of Ava is
reported to be dead, but the report requires confirmation.
If true, it will bring to the throne the brother, who has
always been the leader of the war party in that country.
A new station, called Thayel Mew, and intended to be the
frontier station for our troops, has been commenced.
Throughout the entire country the most profound peace
exists, and boats go the whole length of the Irrawaddy,
from Rangoon to Meanday, with perfect security. The
Governor-General has received an assurance from the
Shah, through the English chargé d'affaires at Teheran,
that, in the event of a war between Russia and Turkey,
he will maintain a strict neutrality. Throughout India—
both in the British provinces and in the native states—the
most profound peace and tranquillity exist. Colonel
Ontram left Bombay on the 17th March and took charge
of his office at Baroda on the 21st. His old enemy, the
the far-famed Nursoo Punt, died at Ahmedabad on the
19th March.

V Throughout
Guzerat the greatest possible interest is
being evinced by all classes, both European and native,
respecting the Bombay, Baroda, and Central India Rail-
way Company. If the scheme is carried out, it will cer-
tainly do a vast deal of good to the country. It is proposed
to strike off the new line to Callian, a town about 35
miles from Bombay, and to which the Great Indian Penin-
sula line runs already. From Callian the line is to run
along the coast to Surat, and from Surat to Broach, Jum-
booseea, Dholerah, and the very heart of the cotton
districts.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1854-05-02

Next Meet.

TO TIMBER MERCHANTS, RAILWAY CARRIAGE
BUILDERS, MACHINE MAKERS, SHIPBUILDERS,
JOINERS, &c.
On THURSDAY, the 11th instant, at Twelve o'clock at Noon,
under the Timber Stage, and in the Honduras Shed, Bir-
kenhead.
352 Logs BIRCH, &c.,
416 SPRUCE DEALS,
7 Fathoms HEMLOCK LATHWOOD,
Being the cargo lately landed ex Hamilton, from Parsbro'.—
Apply to JOHN DODDS. Esq., Merchant.
Also, several Parcels of Memel REDWOOD DEALS and
BOARDS, FIR TIMBER. OAK TIMBER, Dantzic FIR
TIMBER, DEALS, &c.—On account of the Importers.
In the Honduras Shed,
207 Logs Honduras MAHOGANY, being the cargo now land-
ing ex Telemaco.
326 Logs and Curls Honduras MAHOGANY, being the cargo
now landing ex Cadet.—Apply to JOHN CARMICHAEL,
Esq., Merchant.
94 Logs Honduras MAHOGANY, ex Luna. Apply to
Messrs. HYDE, HODGE, and Co., Merchants.
100 Pieces Honduras ROSEWOOD, ex Crusader.
44 Pieces DITTO, ex Cadet.
13 Tons LIGNUMVITE, ex Cadet.—Apply to JOHN CAR-
MICHAEL, Esq., Merchant.
143 Planks Rio ROSEWOOD, just landed ex Lusitania.—
Apply to Messrs. E. JOHNSON and Co., Merchants.
118 Planks Rio ROSEWOOD, just landed ex Lusitsnia.—
Apply to Messrs. TODD NAYLOR and Co., Merchants.
101 Planks Rio ROSEWOOD, just landed ex Lusitania.—
Apply to Messrs. PINTO, LEITE, and Co., Merchants.
120 Planks Rio ROSEWOOD, just landed ex Brazileira.—
Apply to Messrs. E. JOHNSON and Co., Merchants.
238 Planks Rio ROSEWOOD, just landed ex Cleopatra.—
Apply to Messrs. PINTO, LEITE, and Co., Merchants.
88 Planks Rio ROSEWOOD, ex Thomas Mellor. —On
account of the Importers.
114 Planks Bahia ROSEWOOD, ex Fairy Queen.—Apply to
Messrs. ARMSTRONG and BERF.v, Merchants.
18 Pieces MACACAUBA WOOD, ex Princess Royal.—Apply
to Messrs. R. SINGLEHURST and Co., Merchants.
About 50 Pieces large-sized KINGWOOD,
1 Box BIRD-EYED MAPLE VENEERS,
A Quantity of TEAK BOARDS
211 Curls United States wALNUTW'OOD, ex Wm. Nelson.
16 Pieces Yellow SANDERSWOOD.
7 Pieces MAHOEWOOD, ex Freeman, from Jamaica.—
Apply to Messrs. ROBERTS, CROSS, and Fottsma,
Merchants.
And, if in time, a large Parcel of Bahia ROSEWOOD and
TULIP KOOD. daily expected to arrive. with other
CABINETMAKING and FANCY WOODS.
Apply to HOLME, SLATER, and CROOK, Brokers.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1854-05-02

.4Francr.

STEAM COMMUNICATION BETWEEN
LIVERPOOL AND HAVRE.

SHAMROCK ....Captain LITTLE;
. 3IARGARET.... Captain JOHN HARRISON;
Awirsto, or other suitable Steamers. are intended
to Sail (with or without Pilots) from the
COBURG (or other) DOCK, as follows :
From LIVERPOOL to HAVRE DIRECT.
*MARGAR ET.. MONDAY.. May 8, at 3 o'clock, Afternoon.
SHAMROCK .. MONDAY.. May 15, at 12 o'clock, Noon.
*NI A EGA RET.. MONDAY.. May 22, at 3 o'clock, Afternoon.
SHAMROCK .. MONDAY.. May 29, at 111 o'clock, Morning.
* The MARGARET, on the Bth and 22d May instant, sails
from the River. Passengers will be conveyed from the
Landing-stage by a small Steamer at the hours above men-
tioned.

must describe in their Shipping Notes the con-
tents of their Packaxes.
Fares :—Cabta,2ss ; Steerage. 12e. 6rt.
For FrehghtorPassageapply, in Havre.to DONA Ln CURRI E;
in London, to J. 11. Fooan, 52, Old Broad-street : in
Glasgow, to G. and J. BURNS, 9, Buchanan-street; in SI2II.
chester, to JOHN WALKER, 77t. Market-street; or here, to
BURNS and XIACIVER. 1. Rumford-street.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1854-05-02

MARRIED,

On the 23d ult., at St. Luke's Church, Mr. David Hen-
derson, of this town, to Mrs. Arnold, eldest daughter of
the late Mr. Peter Smith, of Westhead, near Ormskirk.
On the 23d ult., at Mary borough, Mr. A. Gibson, mer-
chant, of this town, to Margaret Logan, eldest daughter of
the late Mr. J. Macroni, of Ettyquin, Ayrshire.
On the 23d ult., at St Philip's Church, by the Rev. G.
L. Roberts., M.A., Mr. J. Davies to Miss L. Lamb ; also,
Mr. J. Rawlinson to Miss E. Tasker.

On tie23Clnii.,-agi..foin;;ZErch, by the Rev. G. F.
Matthews, Mr.• Robert Helsley, to Miss Alice Hunter.
On the 24th ult., at st, Philip's Church, Mr. T. Owens,
to Alio J. Evans.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1854-05-02

\ VITHITEMAN'S RES TAURANT,
CLAYTON-SQUARE.
Joints, from Twelve till Five, Is. 3d;
Plates, 10d.; Steak, Is. ; Soups, 6d. ; Chops, 6d.;
Made Dishes in variety.
Cup of Coffee, 4d.
Allsopp's Pale Ale, &c. London Porter.
Superior Wines and Spirits.
Bed and Breakfast, 2s. 6d.
An Ordinary, at 1.30, Is. 4d.
DINING-ROOMS FOR LADIES.
N.B.—A Large ROOM for MEETINGS and DINNERS.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1854-05-02

Ereartb.

STEAM COMMUNICATION BETWEEN
LIVERPOOL AND SLIGO.

The splendid and powerful Steam-ship
, , ROSE, Captain J. STEWART,
k is intended to sail between the above ports,
• tz!otrw. with Goods and Passengers (with or without
- . a Pilot, and with liberty to tow vessels),
from the Clarence Basin. as follows :
LIVERPOOL TO SLIGO.
THIS DAY May 2.. at 1 o'clock, Afternoon.
TUESDAY May 9.. at 8 o'clock, Morning.
TUESDAY May 16.. at 1 o'clock, Afternoon.
TUESDAY May 23.. at 8 o'clock, Morning.
TUESDAY May 30.. at 12 o'clock, Noon.
FARES:—First Cabin (including Fee), 155.; Second Ditto
(Ditto), its.; Steerage, 7s.
Goods required to be alongside the vessel ONE HOUR
before the time of Sailing.
Apply to JAMES HARPER, Sligo; JOHN WALKER, 77A,
Market-street, Manchester; or to
T. MARTIN and BURNS and Co..
12, Water-street, and 1, Rumford-street, Liverpool.

TO DUBLIN, BELFAST,
BANGOR, BEAUMARIS, AND CARNARVON.

Till CITY OP DUBLIN STEAM-PACKET
COMPANY.
*ems
- KINGSTOWN Twice every Day. Hours of
AS) MTaiheest\V.'er MeilllfSthbeetweoeemnpHaonyiscHonEvAeypHanedr
Sailing:—From Holyhead, 1 0, A.M. and 6 0 A.M., London
time; from Kingstown, 1 P.M. and 7 30 P.M., Dublin time, or
as soon after as the Mails nre on board.
For_ DUBLIN.

The Company will sail the IRON DUK
E, TRAFALGAR,
or WINDSOR, of from CM to 600 tons burthen and 320 to
380 horse power, or other of their first-class Steamers,
every MONDAY, WEDNESDAY. and FRIDAY EVENING, at
Seven o'clock, from the Prince's Pierhead,LIVERPOOL, for
KINGSTOWN HARBOUR; returning from KINGSTOWN
HARBOUR for LIVERPOOL every TUESDAY, THURSDAY,
and SATURDAY EVENING, at Seven o'clock.
They also sail their Cargo Vessels (as below) from the
Clarence Dock to DUBLIN QUAY, with or without pilots,
of which Shippers are desired to take notice:
THIS DAY ........ May 2.... at 1 o'clock, P.M.
WEDNESDAY •• .• May 3.... at 2 o'clock, P.M.
THURSDAY ...... May 4.... at 2 o'clock. PAL
FRIDAY .......... May
o'clock, P.M.
returning every THURSDAY.
SATURDAY ...... May 6.... at 5 o'clock, P.M.
From DUBLIN to BELFAST.
TUESDAY,
and CARNARVON,
For BANGOR,EveEvery
(Calling off LLANDUDNO to land and receive Passengers,
weather permitting.)__

ThePRINCE OF WALES,
unspwv, Eleven o'clock in
and SATURDAY, at
Or other Vessel.
Is intended to sail from the PRINCE'S PIERHEAD every
Ttbueriksino Ar
Morning ; and from the MENAI BRIDGE every MONDAY,,
WEDNESDAY, and FRIDAY, at Ten in the Morning.
All Goods for the PRINCE OF WALES must be sent to the
Clarence Dock.
For further particulars apply to Mr. TIMOTHY, Menai-
bridge; Messrs. CEIARLEY and MALCOLM, Donegal-quay,
Belfast ; CITY 'IF DUBLIN COMPANY'S OFFICE, 15 and 16,
Eden-quay, Dublin ; or to
JOHN K. ROUNTHWAITE, Agent,
24, Water-street, Liverpool.

Tommertial s,r,alts.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1854-05-02

ZatbnEstay.

TO-MORROW (Wednesday), the 3d instant, at Twelve o'clock,
at the Public Sale-room. Exchange-buildings,
200 Bags East India Refined SALTPETRE,
3GO Bags SAGO FLOUR.
50 Bales East India SENNA,
20 Barrels TARTARIC ACID,
2 Barrels ARGOLS
Apply to T. and H. LITTLEDALE and CO., Brokers.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1854-05-02

THE CIIARITIES.—(Week .Reportf)

INDUSTRIAL RAGGED SCHOOLS, Sono-sTRErr,,
APRIL 26,-011 the books, boys 84, girls 58 ; average
attendance, boys /6, girls 50 ; sick list, boys 1, girls .0;
obtained situations, boys 1, girls 0.
ST. ANNE'S DISPENSARY AND EYE AND EAR
INSTITUTION, 9, Rose-um, APRIL 26.—New patients.
viz. :—Relieved at the institution, 152 ; relieved at their
own dwellings, 48 ; eases of prevailing epidemic, 0 ;
total, 200.

SOUTHERN AND TOXTETH HOSPITAL, APRIL
26.—1 n-patients, discharged: cured, 21; relieved, and at
own request, 2; irregular, 0 ; dead, 2 ; entered, 30;
under treatment, 90. Out-patients : cured, 54; entered,
41; under treatment, 35.

ROYAL INFIRMARY, APRIL 29.—ADMITTED:
In-patients, 37; out-patients, 14 ; casuals, 21.—Dis-
CHAE.GED : In-patients cured, 24 ; relieved, &c., 7;
made out-patients, 7; irregular, 2; dead, 2.—Remain in
the house, 159.

NORTHERN HOSPITAL, APuIL 20.—ADMITTED:
Accidents, 66 ; medical and surgical cases, 14; total, 80.
DISCHARGED Cured, 14; relieved at own request, 11;,
attending as out-patients, 46 ; irregular, 1; died, 4 ;
remaining in the hospital, 96.
LIVERPOOL DISPENSARIES, MAY 1. - New
cases received advice and medicine at the institution—
North, 341; South, 171; total, 512. New. cases visited
at their own houses and supplied with medicine—North,
128 ; South, 57 ; total, 185.

THE LONDON GAZETTE.

TUESDAY, APRIL 25, 1854.

,
BANKRUPTS.—John Stapp, Snow-hill, wholesale cheese-
monger.—Duncan Mearns Maitland, Finchley, Middlesex,
wine merchant.— Mary Long, Bristol, hotel-keeper.—
Joseph Toms, Exeter, builder.—William Shuttleworth,
Bradford, Yorkshire, stuff manufacturer.
PARTNERSHIPS DISSOLVED. Leech and CO., New
Orleans, merchants.—Nathan and Rosenthal, Manehester,
waterproof paletot dealers.—W. and M. Matthews, Liver-
pool, coach proprietors.—Renshaw and Prince, Stockport,
reed makers.—J. A. Ripon and H. Meyer, Bishopsgate-
street Within and Manchester.—Ralph and Risk,. Liver-
pool, merchants.
PAYMENT or DIVIDENDS.—Love and Keys, Liverpool,
looking-glass manufacturers—second div. of is 3d, and
first div, of Sid on the estate of A. Love, any Monday, at

Mr. Bird's, Liverpool.—A. Mongredien, Liverpool, mer-
chant—second div. of 6d, any Thursday, at Mr. Caze-
nove's, Liverpool. —J. Gray and R. Williams, Chester,
engineers—final div. of gd, any Thursday, at Mr. Caze-
nove's, Liverpool.
DlvrnEND.—May 17, W. Hesketh, Blackburn, cotton
manufacturer.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1854-05-02

GOLD REGIONS OF AUSTRALIA.-
By Her Majesty's Royal Letters Patent.—A HOME
FOR THE EMIGRANT.—LAMBERT'S PATENT VENTI-
LATED Double and Single Roofed AUSTRALIAN TENTS,
divided into Private Apartments for convenience of Families
or Parties. The roof forming a second floor for stowing away
Goods, &c. &c. The only complete Canvas House ever yet
invented, and thoroughly impervious to wet.
Apply to the Patentee, ROBERT LAMBERT, 13, CORER
PIAZZAS, LIVERPOOL.
LAMBERT'S Registered GOLD-SIFTER, Emigrants' Iron
Folding Chairs and Bedsteads, in every variety; Beds.
Blankets, Rugs, Portable Cooking Kitchens, Tools, and
every Article required by the Emigrant.

GREAT FIRE IN MANCHESTER.
MESSRS. THOMAS MILNER AND SON.
GENTLEMEN,—In the large fire on Wednesday. March Ist,
which destroyed all the property in my warehouse, I am happy
to say that your Fire-resisting Safe preserved my books and
documents uninjured, although completely surrounded by the
flames. JOSEPH GILL.
21, Bread-street, Manchester, 3rd March, 1854.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1854-05-02

BIRTHS, MARRIAGES, ,and DEATHS.

.t,______
BIRTHS.

On the 16th tilt.,
,at Teevenass, county Cavan, the wife
of FrancisSarroll, a small farmer, of two girls and a boy.

On the 18th ult., the wife of Mr. Thonias Goldsworthy,
Wesley-street, of a daughter; on the 19th ult., the wife of
Mr. John Goldsworthy, of a daughter ; and, on the 25th
ult., the wife of Mr. Samuel Goldsworthy, county Wick-
low, of a daughter. The above gentlemen are brothers.

On the 23d ult., the wife of James Marson, Esq., Bew-
sey-street, Warrington, of a son.
On the 23d ult., the wife of Mr. W. Williams, Waver-
tree-vale, of a son.
On the 24th ult., at Park-house, Stainmore, Mrs. Augus-
tus Tumour, of a daughter.
On the 24th ult., at Formby, the wife of Charles Sum-
ner, Esq., of a son.
On the 25th ult., the wife of Mr. R. Bellwood, of a
daughter.
On the 26th ult., Mrs. Vincent Frisby, Richmond-ter-
race, Everton, of a son.
On the 26th ult., at Hamilton-square, Birkenhead, the
wife of J. L. Bromfield, Esq., solicitor, of a son.
On the 26th ult., at Peel-terrace, Canning-street, the
wife of Edward Stanistreet, Esq., of a daughter.
On the 27th lilt., at Grove-street, the wife of W. Nugeny
Coates, Esq., of a daughter.
On the 27th ult., at Upper Warwick-street, the wife of
Captain Robert Hutchinson, of a daughter.
On the 27th ult., Mrs. James Hakes, of a son, still-born.
On the 28th ult., at Gateacre, the wife of James Winck-
worth Winstanlcy, Esq., of a son.
On the Ist inst., the wife of Mr. William Saunders, tailor,
Salisbury-street, of twin daughters, one still born.
On the Ist inst., at South Hill, the wife of the Rev. J.
S. Howson, of a son.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1854-05-02

/3rlgfunt.

STEAM COMMUNICATION
4 BETWEEN
et 1 ' LIVERPOOL AND ANTWERP.
'fit.-
.-xo Next Summer. as soon as the Screw Steam-
ships now buildimr for the Atlantic are completed, a regular
STEAM COMMUNICATION will he established. by first-
class steamers, between LIVERPOOL and ANTWERP.
Goods will be received by these Steamers at Antwerp for
transhipment nt Liverpool by the Steam-ships to the United
States; and the transhipment at Liverpool, as in the Com-
pany's Trade between Havre and Liverpool, will be free of
expense tope Goods.

it not intended by the Establishment of this Line to cur-
tail in any way the facilities already possessed by the French,
German, and Belgian Shippers of Merchandise to America
from Havre, via Liverpool, but as an additional means for
the expedition of their Goods.
BURNS and MAC IVER, I, Rumford-street.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1854-05-02

grtbar.

On FRIDAY next. the sth instant. at One o'clock, at the
Brokers' Sale-room. Derby-buildings. Fenwick -street,
The fine British-built A 1 Brig
;.?C` DAVID LEGG :
1‘ 147 tons per register; built at Belfast, in 1845 ;
i& and classed 1 1 for five years; she is copper
.7,fastened, and she ithed with yellow metal, and
well adapted for the general coasting or Mediterranean trade.
Dimensions :—Length 77 feet 4-10ths ; breadth 18 feet 9-10ths ;
depth 12 feet 6-10ths ; lying in Victoria Dock.—For further
particulars apply to Messrs. JOHN LONOTON and Co., or to
TONGS, CURRY and Co., Brokers.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1854-05-02

SPRING FASHIONS.

GEORGE: JONES begs to inform the Ladies of Liverpool
that he has received
ALL THE NEW SHAPES,
In Straw, Tuscan, Silk, Satin, Crape, Lace, and Fancy
BONNETS, HATS, DRESS CAPS, HEAD DRESSES
Flowers, Wreaths, Bonnet Ribbon, Bonnet Droops,
FEATHERS, LACE GOODS, &c., &c.

Nos. 55 and 57, GREAT CHARLOTTE-STREET.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1854-05-02

WEST INDIES.

The Royal Mail Steam-ship Atrato, Capt. Woolley, arriv-
arrived at Southampton on Saturday, with the West India,
Pacific, and Gulf of Mexico mails. The Atrato brought 213
passengers, and specie value $376,581, of which $27,000 is
for the Mexican dividends. In Jamaica the weather was
exceedingly dry. Freights were very scarce, with great
quantities of produce waiting for shipment. The respon-
sible government bill had passed the Assembly. The
islands were generally healthy, but the crops and cattle
suffered for want of rain. In Peru the government cause
had received a serious check from the revolutionists. The
three great southern departments of Cusco, Puna, and
Arequipa, with all the seaboard of Arica and Moquegua,
were in full insurrection ; and the government forces that
were on the Bolivian frontier had returned with such
precipitation that they were unable to bring away their
baggage and horses, which last they slaughtered on the
beach when embarking. In all the northern departments
there had occurred likewise insurrections of towns and
districts, which had been partially suppressed by the go-
vernment troops, and may be considered as subdued, if
not reinspirited by the progress of the south. The dates
from the Pacific are,—Valparaiso, March 15 ; and Callao,
March 25. On the 6th the Russian frigate Diana entered
Valparaiso harbour,. closely followed by the United States'
frigate St. Lawrence, bearing the broad pennant of Com-
modore Dulany. The former, in her hurry to get under
the guns of the " fort," ran into the Chile man-of-war
fleet, doing some trifling damage. The captain had pro-
bably some fears that the frigate which followed him was
English, and had come to invite him to step outside of
the heads for a little trial of strength on account of Tur-
key. On the 7th, at eight, a.m., the Russian saluted the
fort; but it was universally remarked that his guns were
miserably served. The British admiral was anxiously
waiting for the declaration of war, so as to be able to make
a prize of the Diana. At Lima and Callao a destructive
pestilence was raging.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1854-05-02

DVIESA
'S ELECTRO-SILVER CREAM,
for giving a brilliant Polish to Silver Plate and Plated
Articles, German Silver, Britannia Metal, &c. The Genuine
Electro Cream (which is a true preparation of silver, free
from quicksilver and every injurious ingredient) produces a
splendid silvery lustre without any trouble beyond that of
laying on and wiping off, according to the directions on the
bottles. It has been examined by eminent chemists, severely
tried by leading silversmiths, and pronounced to be worthy
in every respect of the high character given to it in the testi-
monials so kindly furnished to the proprietor.
CAUTION.—The true Cream has been made for many years
only by the inventor, S. DAVIES, Chemist, Chester, whose
signature and address purchasers will please to notice to pre-
vent disappointment. About the end of 1853, Mr. Stewart,
of Birkenhead, who styles himself " the inventor" of the
" original Cream," and cautions the public against imita-
tions ! offered for sale an article under the same name, in
bottles of the same size and form, and at the same prices.
His wrappers are clumsy imitations of S. Davies's ; and it is
remarkable that his labels are exact copies (word for word) of
the two which hare been used on the Genuine Cream for
years!
The following copies of two orders received from Stewart
speak for themselves. The originals can be seen (with others)
on application to S.-D.:—
MR. DAviEs.—Sir, Please send me 1 doz. Is. 6d. Electro-
Silver Cream by 9 goods train in the morning, if you get
this in time; if not, send them by first passenger train, as I
want some immediately. Enclose account and I'll send you
a P. 0. o.—Your's respectfully,
Birkenhead, 6th May, 1853. A. STEWART, Chemist.
Mr. Stewart will feel obliged if Mr. Davies will send him 1
doz. Electro-Silver Cream (is. 6d. size) by rail at once. He
will send the money the first opportunity with Mr. Walker.
Birkenhead, 6th July, 1853.
The Genuine F.lectro-Silver Cream is sold in bottles at Is.
6d. and 2s. 6d. each. In Liverpool by Mr. DISMORE. Messrs.
THOMPSON and CAPPER, and Mr. ODELL, Bold-street;
Messrs. THOMPSON and SON, Mr. ELLISON, and Mr. REAP,
Cliurch.street; Messrs. Batnsots and CLAQUE, Brrry-street;
Mr. PRIESTLEY. Lord-street; Mr. LATHBURY, Castle-street;
Mr. PEARSON, 69, Park-road; Messrs. PEARSON and SON,
Grassendale, Aigburth ; Mr. MASKERRY, West Derby; Mr.
WATSON, Prescott-lane, Low-hill ; and by other respectable
silversmiths, furnishing ironmongers, and chemists. In
Birkenhead by Mr. 11 iNsoN, Cross-street; Mr. DurroN,
Ivy-street; Mr. FoymcEs, Argyle-street; and Mr. Jones,
Bridge-street.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1854-05-02

australia.

-RED JACKET, for MELBOURNE.
The SAILING DAY of this Vessel has been
X 047 ALTERED from 2nd to 3rd May, to enable those
Parties interested in the Australian Mails to
duplicate their despatches per Great Britain. All Letters
must pass through-the Post Ace, and be endorsed " Per Red
Jacket, via Liverpool." Due notice of the alteration has been
sent to the Postn.aster-General.
PI LKINGTON and WILSON.
Water-street, 27th April, 1854.

"WHITE STAR" LINE OF AUSTRALIAN PACKETS.
For MELBOURNE, PORT PHILIP,
Landing Passengers and their Luggage at the
Wharf, Free of Charge.
GEELONG. and ADE-
LAIDE, A 4
*. Passengers for SYDNEY.
will be forwarded from Melbourne at
the expense of the ship.
Ships. Captains. Tons. Destination. To sail.
/FITZ I AM ES.Hovt ........ 2500.. M F.LBOU RN E.. Mae 25.
UNDEKw 00.. 00n.20 :MELBOURNE— To follow
EM
LO MA
CHIEL ROGER. M ELBOURNE.. To follow
The FITZJA M ES, now on her third voyage, has gained the
reputation of being one of the most comfortable, as 'nett as
the fastest, passenger-ships out of the port of Liverpool ; has
-made the passage from Quebec to Liverpool, land to land, in
fteen days. She is now being fitted up for the Australian
trade, and will be provided with every essential requisite to
render her equal to the other ships of this line, in her
internal sanitary arrangements for the comfort of passengers,
aswell as in her equipment throughout. The Owners feel
confident they be able to secure for her, as they have
done for all their other vessels of the line, the character of
a perfect, and in every respect an eligible passenger
conveyance. Carries an experienced Surgeon.—Api.ly to
PILKINGTON and WILSON, Commercial-buildings,
Water-street.
N.B.—The ships of this line take steam to Tuskar Light,
when necessary.

NOTICE TO PASSENGERS PER SHIP CARPEN-
TARIA, FOR MELBOURNE.
All those Persons who have taken Passages per Ship Carpen-
taria, are hereby informed that they must be alongside the
Ship, with their Luggage, east side the Canning Dock,
THIS MORNING (Tuesday). the 2nd instant, as the Ship will
proceed to the River TO-MORROW (Wednesday), the 3rd.

" THISTLE" LINE OF PACKETS FOR AUSTRALIA.
For MELBOURNE, PORT PHILIP.
Will be despatched the 3rd instant. Loading in Clinging Dock.
Landing Goods and Passengers at the Wharf,
The magnificent new first-class Clipper Ship
CARPENTARIA,
1,460 tons register,
NEIL NPLARTY, Commander.
This magnificent Ship, just classed and coppered, has been
built specially to meet the requirements of the Australian
Trade, and is expected to make as rapid a passage as any
ship now on the berth.—For terms of freight or passage apply
to the Owner,
DUNCAN OMB, 31, Strand-street, Liverpool.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1854-05-02

Ibis Dap.

On account or whom it may concern.
POSTPONED from Friday, the 28th ult.
Tuffs DAY cruaday). the 2nd instant, at Twelve o'clock, at
the Brokers' Office, 30A. Exchatme-street East.
42 Cases YELLOW METAL SHEATHING (all faults),
Per Charles Humberston. for New York : lying in No. 3,
Transit Shed, west side Prince's Dock.—Apply to Messrs.
NEWTON, KEATES, and Co., or to
PERCIVAL, CAMPBELL, and CO.,
Brokers to the Underwriters.

On account of whom it may concern.
This DAY (Tuesday), the 2nd instant, at One o'elock, at the
Brokers' i Ace. Colonial-buildings, Dale-street,
960 Mats Mauritius SUGAR, all faults,
Just landed ex Minalto.—For further particulars apply to
BUSH BY and CO., Brokers.

On account of whom it may concern.

THIS DAY (Tuesday). the 2nd inst., at Half-past One o'clock,
at the Brokers' Office, No. 10. Brunswick-street,
1199 Barrels FLOUR, ex Tempest, from Philadelphia.
955 Barrels Virginia FLOUR, ex sundry vessels.
Apply to WILLIAM PARKE, Broker.

THIS DAY (Tuesday), the 2nd inst.. at Half-past One o'clock,
at the Commercial Sale-room, Tenip/e-court,
120 Casks}American CHEESE,
200 Boxes
Recently arrived from New York.—Apply to Messrs. GEORGE
COCKBURN and Co., Merchants, or to
WM. GARDNER and CO., Brokers.

Tins DAY (Tuesday), the 2nd inst., at Half-past One o'clock,
at the Commercial Sale-room, Temple-court,
40 Tons Short Middles American BACON,
30 Tons American SHOULDERS,
20 Hhds. American HAMS.
229 Barrels American ['IGS' TONGUES.
Also, on account of whom it may concern,
500 Boxes Long Middles American BACON,
Damaged by sea water on the voyage of importation, ex Fitz-
james, from New Orleans. (Th.. above are now landing.)—
Apply to Mr. JAS. WHENRY, Merchant, or to
WM. GARDNER and CO., Brokers.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1854-05-02

+cotlanli.

STEAM COMMUNICATION BETWEEN
LIVERPOOL AND GLASGOW.
FARES.—CABIN (including Steward's Fee), 15a.; STEERAGE,
6s. Servants in Cabin, Full Fare.
Unless prevented by any unforeseen occurrence, the under-
noted or other Steamers are intended to sail (with or with-
out Pilots) between Liverpool and Glasgow, with Goods
and Passengers, as under :
The Clyde Steam Navigation Company's
Steam-ships
*I-b,N, COMMODORE (Chartered) Capt. WHITE,
A.:NZW- ELK (new Steamer) Capt. HARDIE,
New Screw-steamer POR.'
tons, and 250 horse power
CUPIN F. (now building), 800 .
The PORCUPINE will have splendid Accommodation for
Cabin and Steerage Passengers.
FROM LIVERPOOL. Commander.
tons,
COMMODORE.... Thursday.. May 4.... at 3, Afternoon.
CON MODORE.... Tuesday
May 9.... at 8. Evening.
COMMODORE.... Saturday.. May 13.... at *lk, Afternoon.
COMMODORE.... Thursday.. May 19... at S, Afternoon.
COMMODORE.... Tuesday .. May 23.... at 8, Eveni nr.
COMMODORE Saturday .. May 27 .. at *lif, Afternoon.
From Clarence Pierhead on days marked thus *.
Passengers are requested to take charge of their own
Luggage, as theShipis not responsible in any way for its safety.
Horses, Cattle, Carriages, and all kinds of Vehicles shipped
at their Proprietors' risk.
T. MARTIN and BURNS and CO., 12, Water-street,
and 1. Rumford-street.
C. MACIVER and CO.. 12, Water-street, and 1,
Rumford-street.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1854-05-02

DREADFUL COLLISION IN THE

CHANNEL.

TnE Bremen bark Favourite, Captain Hoegeman, with
180 passengers on board, from Bremen to Baltimore,
which sailed on the 23rd ult., came' in contact at two
o'clock a.m. on Friday, when off the Start, with the
American barque Hesper, Captain Jones, from Charlestown
for Antwerp. The Favourite was struck on the starboard
bow, cut down to the water's edge, and foremast carried
away. The captain, mate, and four of the crew got on
board the American barque during the collision, and the
crew, consisting of eight, are supposed to have got into
the boat; but the Favourite, with the whole of the pas-
sengers, must have sunk immediately, since nothing
could be seen of her at daylight. The American barque
proceeded on her voyage, but, as we are informed, also
sustained damage, The captain, mate, and four men of
the Favourite, who got on board the American barque,
were landed at Portsmouth on Saturday by the Agenora
pilot boat, and are now under the care of Mr. Vander-
bergh, the Bremen Consul, and as they only escaped with
what they stood upright in, will be supplied with the
necessaries and sent on to Bremen. The remainder of the
crew, supposed to have taken to the boat, have not as yet
been heard of.

BY ELECTRIC TELEGRAPH.

MONDAY EVENING, MAN 1.

LONDON.—The Commercial Daily List states that
Consols were nominally quoted at about 88. To-day the
Stock Exchange is shut. On 'Change, P. Y. C. Tallow
465. 6d. on the spot. 15,000 bags Muscovado Manila
Sugar sold at 17s. 6d. Scotch Pig Iron, 82s. ; Spelter,
£23. About 2,000 bags of Rice sold at full prices.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1854-05-02

GREAT FIRE I N MANCHESTER.
MESSRS. THOMAS MILNER AND SON.
GENTLEMEN,—In the large fire on Wednesday, March Ist,
which destroyed all the property In my warehouse, I am happy
to say that your Fire-resisting Safe preserved my books and
documents uninjured, although completely surrounded by the
flames. JOSEPH GILL.
21, Bread-street, Manchester, 3rd March, 1854.
MESSRS. THOS. MILNER AND SON.
DEAR SIRS, —ln answer to your inquiry, the Fire-resisting
Safe made by you was a very small one ; though exposed to a
tremendous fire, and much injured by large masses of mate-
rials falling upon it, and remaining under the burning mass
several days (from March Ist to March 6th). yet we are glad
to say the moat valuable part of its contents were so little
injured that the writing was easily transcribed.—We are,
dear sir, yours respectfully, RYLANDS and SONS.
Manchester, 24th March, 1854.

EXTENSIVE FIRE IN GLASGOW.
MESSRS. DAVID BOYD AND CO.
GENTLEMEN,—At the serious fire in Union-street, yester,
day, by which my counting-house was destroyed, I owed the
preservation of my books to the Milners' Safe in which they
were kept. The contents of a wall safe were totally destroyed
at the same time. You will please send me immediately an-
other " Milner" of the same size as the one I had, being
thoroughly satisfied of their safety, after the test I have just
seen.-1 am, gentlemen, your obedient servant,
(Signed) JOHN DODDS.
27, Union-street, Glasgow, Feb. 22, 1854.
DESPERATE ATTEMPT TO BLOW UP MILNERS'
HOLDFAST SAFE WITH GUNPOWDER.
MESSRS. THOMAS MILNER AND SON.
DEAR SIRS We beg to acquaint you that last night our
warehouse was entered by burglars, who attempted to blow
open with gunpowder your strong Holdfast Safe, in which we
keep our books and cash (then amounting to .e 475), and, we
are happy to add, without success.—We are, dear sirs, your
most obedient servants,
(Signed) FORREST and BROMLEY.
23, Lime-street, Liverpool, Feb. 10, 1854.

GREAT FIRE IN BELFAST
MESSRS. MUS(RAVES BROTHERS.

GENTLEMEN,—At your request 1 beg to—state, for the in-
formation of the public, that the only property saved from the
late fire in the premises of Thomas S. Major and Co., was that
contained in one of Milners' Patent Safes. From the intense
mature of the fire, and the length of time the Safe was exposed
to the action of the flames, I was fully convinced of the de-
struction of the books and papers it contained ; and feel very
great pleasure in testifying to this extraordinary instance of
their preservation. I may add, that the Safe was placed on
the third story, without any protection, where it remained till
the floor was burned around it, when it fell to the room be.
neath, the floor of which was likewise destroyed by the fire.—
Yours truly, JAMES S. HUNTER, Executor of the late
Thomas T. Major, of the firm of T. Major and Co.
Belfast, January 2, 1854. ,

IJILNERS' PHCENIX SAFE-WORKS, WINDSOR.
SHOWROOMS, 64, LORD-STREET, LIVERPOOL,
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1854-05-02

LIVING IN LONDON.
BED and BREAKFAST. 3s. TEA, is., at
THE CLARENDON PRIVATE BOARDING-HOUSE,
IS 17,—ARUNDEL-STREET, STRAND,-18 6* 17,
Close to Temple-bar, St. Paul's, Theatres, Parks, &c.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1854-05-02

RATES OF PASSAGE FROM LIVERPOOL.

Cabin, in Two-berth State-rooms, Twenty-one Guineas each
f t Three-berth 9/ Seventeen „ [berth.
It Forward Fifteen Of
Including Provisions and Steward's Fee.
All having the same privileges, and messing together.

- ,
A limited number of Passengers will be taken at Eight Gui-
neas, including as much Provisions as required; and these
Passengers are hereby informed, that in order to satisfy the
requirements of the Government Officers, the date filled into
their contract tickets will be in every case the date of the day
preceding the fixed day of sailing.

These Steamers carry "Phillips's Patent FIRE Annihilators."
An experienced Surgeon is attached to each Steamer.

Dogs charged £3
Freight £4 per Ton; and Unmanufactured Goods, &e. will
be taken subject to agreement, payable here or in Philadel-
phia, at .134 80c. per pound sterling.
Apply, in Philadelphia, to SAMUEL SMITH., 17, Walnut-
street; in Belfast, to RICHARDSON BROS. and Co.;• in Dubliu,
to CORNELIUS CARLETON ; in London, to EDWA RDS,
SANFORD, & CO., for passengers, and PICKFORD & or
goods; in Paris, to FREDERICK REDFERN, 8, Rile de la CO.,Paix ;
in Havre, to W. DAAT I mot,: ; in Manchester, to GEOROK
STONIER; and in Liverpool to
RICHARDSON BROTHERS end CO.,
12 and 13, Tower-buildings.
N.B.—When the arrangements are completed, and suffi-
cient Goods offer, one of the above, or other Steam-vessels,
will proceed to Baltimore, calling et Norfolk, Virginia, or
other Ports on the Chesapeake, going or returning.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1854-05-02

THE PARLIAMENT.

BOTH Houses of Parliament have again com-
menced their sittings after the Easter recess, but
with what advantage to the public welfare it would
be difficult to say. A certain number of hours are
occupied in harangues and counter harangues from
those who deem themselves parliamentary orators,
and a show is made of doing business ; but when
the whole comes to be summed up, the result
is miserably small. A specimen of this modern
system of legislation was afforded on Thursday,
and it may serve as a sample of most other days ;
so that the public may shortly ask themselves the
question, Of what use is Parliament, except to in-
dulge in talking for so many hours ? In the
House of Lords the ministers were questioned as
to the truth of the statements made by the cor-
respondent of a London newspaper. As these
statements were by no means creditable to minis-
terial management, they of course denied their
accuracy with most voluminous precision, all of
which amounted to, that the statements could not
be true because they ought not to be true ; and,
after some further observations, all utterly value-
less because hypothetical, their lordships adjourned.
It is rather a new feature in parliamentary busi-
ness to discuss the accuracy of statements made by
newspaper correspondents, and, if diligently fol-
lowed up, must prove a fertile source for future
debates. In the House of Commons, sundry ques-
tions were put as to the state of the war, but the
answers were very prudently postponed from a
laudable anxiety to be strictly accurate, though
some persons may be inclined to attribute it to
a consciousness of ignorance, a failing not at all
unlikely in any one of the present cabinet. The
chief business, however, was the order of the day
for going into committee on the Oxford University
Reform Bill, which was met by an amendment,
that it should be referred to a Select Committee.
So palpable a design to shelve the measure till a
more convenient season was resisted by the minis-
ter, and ultimately he was successful by a large
majority. A new opposition was then attempted
by an amendment to postpone the committee for a
few days, in order that amendments to some of the
details of the bill might be prepared. This was
also successfully resisted; and at last, when the
house .had resolved to go into committee, the
minister discovered that he, in common with the
opponents of the bill, had been talking against
time, so that he was compelled to grant the delay
owing to the want of time, which he had wasted
in arguing that he would not grant it. Thus the
sitting was occupied; the public business at the
close being in about the same state that it was at
the conimencement.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1854-03-07

TO THE EDITOR, OF THE LIVERPOOL STANDARD.

Sin,—ln the Mercury of last Tuesday, there appeared
a letter signed. by Mr. Purnell, dock-master, addressed to
Capt. Galteau, of the-Prince Jerome, lying in the Queen's
Dock, appealing to his good sense whether a flag bearing
an insulting emblem upon it should not be withdrawn,
surrounded as he was•by Russian vessels, to whom he was,
by his flag, hurling defiance. Now, Sir, I contend that
this said captain had no right to hoist that flag in an
English port. We are.not at war with Russia, and I trust
it will yet be avoided ; and no Englishman with any spirit
would allow insult to be thrown at any class of people who
are at present standing-in amicable relations to each other.
The device upon the flag is indicative of the lowest black-
guardism, and is in use only amongst the most degraded
of our population. Had the aborigines of New South
Wales devised a flag, I question if they could have used a
more degrading figure. Instead of calling it "an insult
to a French captain,' it should be "disgusting impu-
dence of a French captain." It excited the ire of an
English sailor, who said he had a good mind to cut the
signal halyards, he was so angry about it. The paltry
attempt to make a national grievance of it is ludicrous in
the extreme, and shows- very little sense. It is too bad
that a desire to remove a grievance, and prevent unplea-
santness between the natives of two countries, should recoil
upon tha head of the agent in this matter. Ido trust,
however, that this captain will be shown the impropriety
of thus acting in a friendly port before he leaves here.
Yours respectfully, AN ENGLISHMAN.

[The letter to which our correspondent refers was brought
to our office yesterday week, but we refused to insert it,
on the ground that it was an ex parte statement, and
we felt convinced that the Dock-master would not have
interfered unless he had more grounds than was .stated
to us by the French captain, who said the flag bore only
a half-moon, and was simply intended as a signal flag
to designate his own ship. It now appears, from the
above letter, that the Dock-master was fully justified in
ordering the removal of such an offensive exhibition ;
and in order that no doubt may remain, we subjoin a
rough drawing of the design upon the flag. It will be
seen that it is a grossly vulgar design, evidently intended
to be insulting tethe Russian vessels in the port, while
the representation made to us as to its innocent charac-
ter was a positive falsehood.]