The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1840-02-21 00:00:00

DESTRUCTIVE FIRE IN GLASGOW.

We regret to announce that the old spinning-mill in
Cheapside-street, Anderston, belonging to Messrs. Bonlds-
worth and Sons, was on Sunday morning totally' destroyed
by fire. About nine o'clock or thereby, smoke was seen to
issue from the north end of the fifth flat by some persons on
the street, who gave the alarm, by which Mr. Hetherington,
the manager, and other persons connected with the work,
were brought to the spot. Almost immediately after the
smoke was first observed, the flames began to pour out of the
windows, and spread with a celerity truly astonishing ; in a
quarter of an hour the whole roof was enveloped in fire, and
soon after fell in with a dreadful crash—scarcely half an hour
having elapsed from the time when the first symptoms of fire
were discovered. The work of destruction now proceeded
with a rapidity almost inconceivable—flat after flat becan e a
prey to the flames, and, with their machinery, lay in a short
time a heap of ruins on the ground floor of the building. The
old nature of the work, which contained a great deal of wood,
and the combustible materials with which, in common with
similar works, it was filled, naturally tended to this
rapidity of destruction, and defied all efforts used to
save even a vestige of it from the flames. The sight
was for some time truly awtul, and had the occur-
rence taken place during the night, it must have presented
a spectacle of rare grandeur. The flames occasionally rose
to a height that seemed to rival the altitude of our • tal-
lest spires ; and as the floors successively gave way, vast
clouds of smoke and dust shot into the air, veiling, by
their density, alike the building and the immense volume
of flame that was consuming its interior : again the flames
obtained the mastery, and, strengthenetl.4v,the accurnula-
tion of new fuel, blazed broader and brig - than before.
While the fire was at its height in the main i ilding, sparks,
and even large bodies of burning material, W. re carried by
the wind, in showers, to the works situated on the east side
of the street, also belonging to the Messrs. Houldsworth.
Fortunately the large spinning factory, there situated, is fire
proof, and escaped uninjured ; but two cotton stores, one
story high, which were covered with tarpaulin, soon caught
fire, and were completely destroyed, together with an im-
mense quantity of cotton, wool, and merino yarn, which they
contained. From the proximity of these stores to the gas
works, great fears were entertained lest an explosion should
take place, attended with an extension of the fire, the conse-
quences of which, the place being surrounded with build rigs,
it was impossible to calculate. By the exertions of the fire.
men' however, this dreaded calamity was averted. Indeed,
but for the well-directed efforts of the fire establishment,
both of Glasgow and Anderston, the results must have been
infinitely more serious than they are. The Anderston en-
gines, two in number, were promptly on the spot; and,
though an effort was made to save the main building, this
was soon found to be hopeless. Behind the work, however,
stands what is called " the Barracks," a range of dwelling-
houses occupied by the workers, and containing, we believe,
from 300 to 400 families. This building was placed in very
great jeopardy, and so alarmed were the inhabitants that
they began to remove their furniture with every despatch.
The loss by this fire must be very great. The property was,
we understand, insured to the amount of £14.000. Upwards
of 200 hands have been thrown idle. This mill was one of
the oldest about Glasgow, having been built N years ago:—
Glasgow Covrier.

Prince George of Cambridge left Brighton on. Tuesday,
for the purpose of attending the levee on Wednesday. Col.
Stowell, the commanding officer of the 12th lancers, also left
Brighton, for the same purpose. In consequence of his
royal highness's departure, the grand fancy dress ball, at
which the prince was to have been present, is postponed
from this evening till next Tuesday.
TILE BUONAPARTE FAMlLY.—Several members of Na-
poleon's family are at present hi London. On Wednesday
Prince Louis Napoleon entertained at dinner, in Carlton-gar-
dens, his two uncles Joseph Buonaparte, ex-King of Spain,
and Jerome, ex-King of 'Westphalia, and his cousin Prince
Lucien Murat, son of Murat, ex-King of Naples. The other
guests were several distinguished officers of the Frenctrarrny
under Napoleon.
SIGNS OF THE TIMES.—A REFRESIIER.—Dan's hint
anent the " 500m00 fighting men," has not been thrown
away on the lieges. Despite the failure of some chartist
emissaries, who a short time since threw out a feeler in the

good city of Limerick—a taste for Frost-work appears to be
decidedly prevalent in that quarter. Neither Tommy Moore,
nor Washington Irving, could succeed in rendering Robert
Emmett's (of Thomas-street prowess) memory sufficiently
interesting, though one set his wretched story to music, and
the other chronicled him losing " All for love ;" both
" sleep in the shade," compared to the illustrious, cheap,
and portable specimen of the ill-fated young enthusiast's
speech, which has been lately printed, and generally circu-
lated in the town of Limerick. There is an attempt at
" method in this madness," too, here and there, throughout
the rhodomontade in question. Alterations are made to suit
the times and tone of people's minds • while a wood cut re-
presenting a judge " in very formidable ermine," with the
prisoner in front, and guards around, make a forcible appeal
to the compassion of the penny-gulled purchaser. But there
are few Emmetts now-a-days. However, when Paddy takes
to eschewing the native, and reading treasonable speeches,
no good to the " Sassenach" is brewing.—Morning Herald.
The Count de Hardenberg, Grand Master of the Palace to
King Ernest, died at Hanover, on the Ist instant, at a very
advanced age.

The Hon. Captain Howard, a son of Lord Carlisle, is to be
the candidate for Morpeth, in the place of Lord Leveson,
who has accepted the Chiltern Hundreds.

Mr. G. Anson (and not Sir G. Anson) is to be the trea-
surer of Prince Albert's household. Sir G. Anson is to be
Groom of the Chambers.—Ministerial paper.
Sir Thomas Phillips, late Mayor of Newport, has left that
town to reside in London, and intends practising as a barris-
ter. He has already attended three terms.—Bristol Mirror.
The Marquis of Hertford has ordered above a thousand
blankets, with great coats, cloaks, &c., to he distributed
amongst the poor on his lordship's extensive estate.—
Belfast Paper.

Her Majesty will give a series of twelve state balls, at
Buckingham Palace ; the first during the present season will
take place the week after Easter, which falls this year on the
20th of April.—Morning Herald.

DEATH OF THE COUNTESS OF HAREWOOD.—We regret
to announce this event, which took place at Elarc,Arod
House, Yorkshire, or. Saturday last. Tne deceased lady . a
the eldest daughter of the late Sir John Saunders Sr r.zlit,
Bart., and was married to the Earl of Harewood on ihe 3d
of September, 1794.

We understand that Prince Albert is to be appointed
Colonel in Chief of the Household Brigade of Cavalry. an
a rumour is also current in military circles that his Roy al
Highness is not unlikely to succeed to the colonelcy of one
of the first cavalry regiments that may happen to become vs-
cant—United Service Gazette.

VAN AMBURGH.—We regret to learn from a Paris letter
that this intrepid man, after recovering from a long and
severe illness from a wound in his leg caused by a tiger, has,
been again bitten in the arm by a lion, and will be unable for
some time to perform at Rouen, where he was to have ex-
hibited his beasts. Van Amburgh's courage in hitting the
lion on the nose to make it loose hold is much spoken of.—
Times.

ELOPEMENT OF A BRIDEGROOM.-Mr. Fox, chemist, of
Neots, was to have been married on Wednesday week to a
young lady 6f Eaton Socon. A bridal feast was accordingly
prepared at Eaton, and a couple of chaises sent to fetch the
bridegroom and his friends; but upon their arriving at his
residence he was no where to be found, and has not since
been heard of.

It is rumoured with some confidence, observes the Wor-
cester Herald, that the conservatives of West Worcester-
shire, relying upon their augmented strength by the transfer
of the Witley domain and estates to Lord Ward, have re-
solved upon an attempt to dispossess Captain Winnington of
his seat at the next election ; the scion of a noble house re-
siding in the division is spoken of as the candidate.
As actions against the " hon. house," the doors of which
Sir J. C. Hobhouse, now a " Cabinet" Minister, once wish-
ed " to lock up and throw the key into the Thames," appear
to be all the fashion, the public will not be much surprised
to learn that Mr. Seager, the very respectable distiller, who
boasts of having Mr. Sheriff Evans the second member of
his firm, threatens, in his turn, to bring an action against the
House of Commons for damages in compensation of the ser-
vicas he is daily losing by the incarceration of his partner!—
Morning Herald.

COUNTY CONSTABULARY.—We understand that the pro-
visions of the new constabulary act will very shortly he put
in force in this county. Captain Woodford, the chief con-
stable, and the two assistant chief constables, Captains Willis
and Macdonald, visited Blackburn yesterday week, for the
purpose of snaking preparatory arrangements. Blackburn
will be head-quarters, so to speak, for the northern division
of the county, and Capt. Macdonald will be stationed there,
as well as a superintendent constable, who is not yet appoint-
ed. That neighbourhood will also be the Arg ,tpr_tion of the
county in which the new force will be intriidneed ; indeed,
we believe Captain Macdonald will take up his quarters- at
Blackburn in the course of a week or two, and probably at
the same time the men intended for the district will- corm-
mence their duties.—Preston Chronicle.

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Some of our more sanguine conservative contemporaries 4
are indulging in the hope, that the advent of the new field-
marshal to the palace will modify materially, if it does not
terminate, the career of the chamber-plot ministry. We
have no such expectation. Lord Melbourne has taken care
to bind Prince Albert to his interests hand and foot. His
tenure, therefore, at the palace, so far as either the Queen
or her husband are concerned, has been rendered even more
secure than it was before. As he lives, like Puff in the
" Critic," from hand to mouth, by " accidents," another
event may possibly just take place in time; to give him a
fresh lease of office. We place no reliance on tile rumours
of his retirement'. THis quarters are too Cosy to admit:of his
dreaming of resigning them, excepting on compulsion.—
United Service Gazette. ,
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BEDCHAMBER LAD its.—These form one of the most en-
rosubjects, and are impressed with the most striking
gcharacteristicsssign of any of the heroes or heroines.of the day ;
we live in that wondrous age, in which aristocratic petti-
coats can change the politics, and alter the-destinies, of an
empire. A ministry declares its combined and deliberate
conviction, that it has lost the confidence of the 'nation, the
power of government, the knowledge what, or hew, to do,
save to draw their quarterly salaries. A whole country
sympathises deeply, not with them, but with their senti-
ments on this subject • they tender their resignation ; their
successors are sent for; all, it is understood, is fully and
finally adjusted. But out the whole cabinet comes,-and an-
nounces its belief that no other politicians than themselves
can save the shattered constitution, or hold the helm of ad-
ministration, in a sea of trouble. They have evidently causht
some new energy, and received new light and direction. The
interesting inquiry is, from what source ? from what general
council have they obtained a new patent? from what foun-
tain of infallibility new and great gifts? Have they been at
the Oracle of Delphi? Have they heard the directions of the
Pythoness, or sat upon the sacred tripod, more illustrious
seat than cutty-stool? By no means. These popular poli-
ticians basked a few hours in the sunshine of their ladies'
eyes • regathered and renewed their soiled plumage amid the
genial warmth of kindly petticoats ; and, thus rehatched and
feathered, stood once more before the nation, like giants re-
freshed, able to rule the realm, and continue her Majesty's
cabinet; and all on the strong, indubitable, and most im-
pressive plea, that they have certificates and testimonials
from a camarilla of bedchamber ladies. These are not all the
characteristics of such damsels. Their powers are positively
gigantic. They can do unparalleled things. Bedchamber
ladies are not only, in nionieLti of dignity, able to exalt poli-
ticians and reconstruct cabinets, but also to depress inno-
cence, break young hearts, and crush, with blasting insinua-
tions, the chastity of female character. They must have
rare talents, and yet rarer moral discrimination, who can
patronise a roue, a sensualist, a profligate political premier,
and prostrate, amid odium and gross insinuations,. an inno-
cent, pure-minded, and noble female—all at the same
moment. What a sad spectacle must England
the wise and the good at the present moment.'_ Melbournee
raised to the premiership, and Flora Hastings. crushed to the
grave : the former, prime minister the ,present to
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martyr; the first accounted capable of huorlding
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