The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1840-11-10 00:00:00

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Let us now turn, however, from the editor to the re.
porter, and admire at once the intuitive perception
with which he appears to haVe become acquainted at
once with the causes of whip-radical defeat in every
ward—how many "poor deluded wretches" have been
shipped off' to Dublin ; how many have taken a coun-
try excursion, with £5 each in their pockets ; how

many have been made drunk or intimidated ;—to-
gether with every variety of circumstance which in-
genuity could string together. The reporter, however,
is not at all confined in his genius. We can fancy
him placed in a central position, with book and pencil
in hand, whilst, like a certain quadruped, immortalized
by Wordsworth—

" Upon the pivot of his scull
Turned round his long left ear;"

and, although that sensitive and useful organ received
every whisper, from north and south, from east and
west, the hand was only ready to record so much as
was congenial and acceptable to those for whom it ex-
ercised its vocation. One instance of this suppressio
yen is all which we shall at present lay before our
readers. That one instance, however, is quite suffi-
cient to show how entirely unworthy of credence is
this widely-circulated, liberal, and veracious journal.

In the election for Scotland ward, it is well known
that it was found necessary to institute an inquiry into
the case of a.voter of the name of Hugh Roberts, who
voted in the morning for Mr. Thornhill, the radical
chairman of the Watch Committee, and in the after-
noon tendered his vote again for Mr. Gladstone. At
the inquiry before the Town-clerk, on Tuesday last, it
was deposed that Roberts was taken out of his bed at
five o'clock in the morning of Monday, by a Mr.
Allen—a canvasser for the radicals—under the pre-
tence that he was taking him to vote for the conserva-
tive candidate. He was taken to the radical commit-
tee-room, made drunk, and then recorded his vote--or
rather handed in a voting paper—for Mr. Thornhill.
The man could not write, and was so unconscious of
what he was doing, that he afterwards went up and
tendered himself as a voter for Mr. Gladstone. When
brought up before the 'town-clerk,• the voter was still
intoxicated, having been " bottled" all night by the
same Mr. Allen, and carried up to the court in a
coach, accompanied by that gentleman and some
others of his party. He distinctly swore, notwith-
standing the promptings of the Whig-radicals, by
whom he was surrounded in court, that it was not un-
til he was made drunk that he could be induced to vote
for Mr. Thornhill.

So important a fact as this inquiry, one would
naturally suppose would, in substance at least, be re-
corded by the omniscient genius of our Mercurial re-
porter. Not a bit of it. The only record we have in
that veracious print is, that a scrutiny did take place ;
and, that " the result proved that Mr. Hugh Roberts
had voted in the morning for the reformers, when
sober (!) and in the afternoon the tories had plied him
so well with drink that they persuaded him to vote
again for Mr. Gladstone. The man appeared to have
been so stupidly drunk that he did not know what he

was doing !
Any comment upon such an instance of gross and
deliberate perversion of fact would be superfluous. No
respectable member of the press, one would imagine,
could have the hardened face so wilfully to misrepre-
sent a fact which is not only notorious, but which, we
firmly believe, is anything but one of boasting to the
party who are temporarily gainers by it. Ex uno
disce omnes, however. By this the public may see the
staple which composes the weekly web of Mercurial
slander and falsehood. Need we wonder if the whig-
radical party dread, and strive to prevent the circula-
tion of conservative journals, amongst the middle and
lower classes of our population, when their cause—the
cause of ignorance, slander, and "infamous lying"—is
so well supported by this their leading organ ?

Tnu GREAT LTVERPOOL.—This splendid steam-ship, be-
longing to our port, is expected this day, from the Mediter-
ranean, via Fahnouth, and will, it is hoped, bring with her
the overland mail from India. Should that anticipation be
realised, we shall furnish, in our second edition, any news
we can obtain from her (in quarantine) that we may consider
interesting to our readers.

MUSICAL BoxEs.—One of the largest musical boxes ever
constructed, may be seen at Mr. Verly's, in this town ; the
volume of tone it produces is astonishing.
THEATRE ROYAL.—Mrs. Clarke's benefit on Friday next
is expected to be a bumper. The box list is nearly filled
already. Those who wish to secure places should lose no
time in doing so.

PantsiAN BITUMEN COMPANY.—We beg to refer those
of our readers who are about to lay down Asphalte pave-
ments, to the advertisement of the Parisian Bitumen Com-
pany to be found elsewhere in our paper to-day. The Bitumen
manufactured by this company is peculiar; it will stand the
extremes of heat and cold,—fused metal even has been poured
upon it without making any impression. We believe no
other description of Asphalte will stand so severe a test.—
For the floors of warehouses or agricultural buildings this
Bitumen is admirably adapted. It can be laid down, we
believe, considerably cheaper by this company than by any
other. An agency is about to be established here, and also
in Manchester.

MR. ALDRIDGE JUNIOR'S CONCERT.—This concert, which
will take place on Wednesday week, will be a great musical treat.
The principal talent in Liverpool has been engaged, and every i
effort will be made by Mr. Aldridge, that the affaire shall
"go off" with eclat. The orchestra will consist of 36 per-
formers, so that the pieces played may be expected to be done
in excellent style. Several songs will be sung for the first
time in public, while in the instrumental portion of the en
tertainment the newest music has been selected. We trust
that the young leader will receive that encourapment his
talents deserve—and a crowded room be his reward.
LITHOGRAPHY.—The astonishing strides made in this
branch of art, are exemplified in the beautiful specimens we
constantly meet with, of drawings and designs. The art of
copperplate printing will surely go out of repute, when we
find such skill manifested by the lithographer. Some of the
best executed specimens we have seen of late have emanated
from Messrs. Maclure and M`Donald, who have just esta-
blished themselves in this town. An inspection of their
work will satisfy anybody that lithography is stepping closely
upon the heels of copperplate printing.
MALTESE ASSES.—In another part of our paper this day
will be found an advertisement relating to two Maltese asses,
now on sale at Lucas's Repository. We noticed these beau-
tiful animals a few publications ago, and again revert to them.
They are a peculiar breed, kept in Malta entirely for the
purpose of breeding mules. The Americans have lately taken
away great numbers, and very I?igh prices have been obtained
in New Orleans for them j two or three thousand dollars is
the common price for them in that city, consequently the
price of these animals has risen considerably in Malta. The
natives take as much care of these asses as the Arabs do of
their horses- -it is well known how loth they are to part with
their steeds—so the Maltese hold in equalaffection these asses.
The largest of these animals to which we draw attention,
was reared entirely by hand. They are hardly two years old,
and already stand fourteen hands.

THE LATE DESPERATE ATTACK IN LAUREL-STREET.—
It was rumoured in town yesterday, that one of the police-
men who were so seriously injured in capturing the thieves
on Friday evening, as detailed in another column, had died
in consequence; but we are happy to say that, on inquiry at
the Infirmary ast night, we ascertained they were both
better.

ANNUAL DINNER OF TELE LIVERPOOL TYPOGRAPIiICAL
SOCIETY.—The thirty-ninth anniversary of the above society
was held on Saturday evening last, in the large room of the
York Hotel, Williamson-square, when there was a very
numerous and respectable attendance of the profession. The
liberal and splendid manner in which the dinner was got up
reflected the highest credit upon Mr. Hamer, the worthy
host. Harmcny and good feeling prevailed throughout the
evening. Several amateur vocalists, members and friends
of the society, kindly favoured the meeting with their at-
tendance, and added greatly to the enjoyment of the even-
ing. Mr. J. R. Williams, of the Liverpool Mail, occupied
the chair ; and Mr. J. H. Hall, of the Liverpool Standard,
acted as vice-president. We are sorry that we cannot make
room for the eloquent speeches which were delivered on the
occasicn.

SOCIETY OF STUDENTS IN MEDICINE.—The second ses-
sion of the Society of the Students in Medicine, in this town,
commenced on Thursday last, at the Royal Institution, Col-
quitt-street ; James Long, Esq., perpetual president, in the
chair. The proceedings were highly interesting. Several
highly important papers were read, illustrative of peculiar
medical cases, for which we regret we cannot find room. A
number of new members were admitted, after which the
meeting separated. This new society is likely to be produc-
tive of much benefit to the medical students of Liverpool.
We heartily wish it every success.
LAMENTABLE EFFECT OF INTEMPERANCE,^OII Satur-
day last a poor woman, above seventy years of age, entered
one of the public houses at Waterloo in a state of intoxica-
tion. She proceeded as far as the kitchen, and was observed
suddenly to fall on the floor, and on being taken up was
found lifeless. A medical gentleman happened to be on the
spot. but his assistance was of no use. The old woman ac-
companied her husband, who was a soldier, during the Pe-
ninsular war and the battle of Waterloo.
ROYAL STANDARD BUILDING SOCIETY.—The grand fea-
ture in the Royal Standard Building Society is, that each
member who continues in the above society to ie termina-
tion will be entitled to a full £l2O on each share he may
hold, it being established upon the just principle of redemp-
tion or interest, consequently the member will not be con-
tinually exposed to the injustice of being ballotted, and
thereby obliged either to withdraw or provide security for
his share or shares, as is the case with societies established
upon the principle of non-redemption. The poor man may
by frugality lay by his half-crown per week, and subscribe for
one share, thereby malting a provision for old age. The
funds of the society, as they are received each month, are
lent upon approved securitY. a freehold or leasehold pro-
perty, under the direction of a committee of ten members,
chosen annually out of the general body. The society holding
its meeting at Mr. Crisp's office in Church-street, Instead of
a public-house, entirely does away with any inducement for
the member to spend his money unprofitably ; and being es-
tablished under the act of Parliament for the regulation of
benefit building societies, affords perfect security to each in-
dividual member, the rules being submitted for the approval
and signature of Tidd Pratt, Esq., the revising barrister ap-
pointed by government for that purpose.
THE MURRAIN.—We are sorry to he.ar that the disease so
long raging elsewhere amongst the cattle has broken out in
these parts. Our townsman, Mr. Heald, has four cows af-
flicted with the epidemic, and it is to be apprehended there
are others of which we have not heard.—Lancaster Gazette.
Mountjoy, the pedestrian, yesterday commenced the ar-
duous undertaking of walking twice to Sudbury and back
(64 miles) every day during the week in 14 hours. He ac-
complished the first day's
minutes !—Bury Post. j"11103' in 13 hours and fifty