The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1854-03-07 00:00:00

BY ORDER OF THE MORTGAGEES

DESIRABLE HOUSE PROPERTY.- GREET-LANE,
WEST DERBY, AND EDMUND-STREET, TOXTETLI-
PARK.

By Messrs. WALKER and ACKERLEY,

On TUESDAY next, the 14th instant, at Ode o'clock
in the Afternnon, at the Clarendon-rooms, South John-
street, Liverpool, in the following or such other Lots
as may be agreed upon at the time of sale, and subject to
conditions to be then produced,

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Lot LALL that Customary or Copyhold Piece or
Parcel of LAND, situate in West Derby, and on
the north side of a street or road there, called Etna-street,
leading out of Green-lane, near the Corporation Water Works,
bounded on the north by a back passage, on the east bra
passage of three feet wide, on the west by a cottage and land
of Mr. Thomas Hall, and on the south by Etna-street afore-
said; and which said piece of Land contains in front to Etna-
street aforesaid, commencing from the eastern extremity of
the same piece of Land, and running westwardly, 200 feet or
thereabouts, where it turns a right angle, and runs north-
wardly 3 feet 3 inches, or thereabouts, then turning at another
right angle, and running westwardly 80 feet, or thereabouts,
and running in depth backwards at the east end 49 feet, or
thereabouts, and at the west end 34 feet or thereabouts,
and containing at the back or north side, in an irre-
gular line, 279 feet, or thereabouts : and also all those 22
well and substantially built DWELLING-HOUSES or COT-
TAGES, standing and being on the said piece of Land, which
said Dwelling-houses have recently been well and effectually
drained, and are now let to respectable tenants, at a rental
amounting in the whole to .€l7O per annum.
Lot 2.—A1l that Freehold Piece of LAND, with the two well
and substantially built D KELLING-HOUSES thereon,
situate on the north side of Edmund-street, in Toxteth-park,
containing in front thereto, and at the back severally 10 yards,
or thereabouts, and on the east and west sides severally 16
yards and 1 foot, or thereabouts; bounded on the east by
premises now or lately belonging to Mr. David Davey, on the
west by premises formerly belonging to Mr. William Saul,
but now or lately to Mr. Yates, on the north by a passage of
4 feet wide, and on the south by Edmund-street aforesaid;
and which said Messuages are numbered 37 and 39 respec-
tively in the same street, and are in the occupation of yearly
tenants, at the low rental of -el5 each.

Further particulars may he obtained on application to
Messrs. TOWNSEND ni:d RIDLEY, Solicitors, 13, Fenwick-
street Liverpool ; or to Mr. GOLDRICK, Estate-agent, 37,
Pleasant-street, Liverpool.

BY ORDER OF THE MORTGAGEE.
FREEHOLD D ELLING-HOUSES, Corner of CIRCUS-
STREET and BAPTIST-STREET.
By Messrs. WALKER and ACKERLEY.
On WEDNESDAY, the 15th instant, at One o'clock, p.m., at
the Clarendon-rooms, South John-street, Liverpool, subject
to the conditions to he then produced,
THE Two DWELLING-HOUSES, No. 53,
Baptist-street, and No. 56, Circus street, Liverpool,
now occupied by, the Baptist-street House, Mr. Jas. Martin ;
and Circus-street House, by Peers and others. The Land
contains in front to Circus-street and at the back severally 15
feet, and on the east and west sides respectively
60 feet.
Further particulars may be had on application to Mr. Wm.
Owari, Solicitor, No. 7, Clayton-square, Liverpool.

TUESDAY, MARCH 7, 1854'

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FURNITURE, UPPER MILL STREET, TOXT--
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By Mr. BRANCH,
THIS DAY (Tuesday), the 7th instant, at Eleven o'cl:°
the Premises, 81, Upper Hill-street, near BerkeleY''
THE HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE of ase„ il
declining Housekeeping, comprising severaLnbor.lo
Mahogany Chairs, in Hair Cloth, Mahogany sofa, 17,,niefe;
Dining Table, Mahogany Easy Chair, Mahogany Ch, co
Mahogany Chest of Drawers, Mahogany Toilet Tublr,e4,olbe
Bedstead, Hair Mattresses, Feather Beds, Painted "
Articles, Gasaliers Kitchen Requisites, tail
To be viewed prior to the Sale, when Catalogues Etre6
Hoover'
had on the Premises, or from Mr. BRANCH,

AS
IMPORTANT SALE OF MODERN PAINTINA',,;.'oSt'!
DRAWINGS, AT THE NEW GALLERY, IN B
HEY. B Mr. BRACH,
TO-MORROW ( Wednesda y y), the Bth N
instant, preciselptirnl;ts
o'clock, at the Gallery, No. 2, Hackin's-hey, adJ°ll
George Hotel, 1.1
AChoice Collection of about One )1-'llllOO
PAIN TINS and DRAWINGS, by some of the.l)!,,it
Artists of the day, with some fine Specimens of celo'
Ancient and Modern Masters. tied 1
Amongst the PAINTINGS may be particularly 094 01
Grand Gallery Picture, by Gainsborough; a Natal; otico
late George Colman, by Sir Joshua Reynolds • the Alpo!,
of the Shepherds, by Morris; a very splendid'GroilS; wart;
which has been generally attributed to Landseer ; gttlt
light Scene," by Pether ; a Study of a Female, babe 11
v 4
Landscape, by 'l'mene ; two genuine Examples °f „lebrt„
Samuel Williamson; the Sketch by IRO for llitrtbe
Picture of s' War" • an important Landscape. b)'" Pas'
Wm. Deiyhton ' • and pleasing Works by Woolserov;
Pettit, Collins, Frost, Stanley, Montague, Mulielz.riSG:
and other Artists of celebrity. Also, a few
the Old Masters. CO'
Amongst the DRAWINGS, Specimens of Leslie,
7urner, 11reswick, Hamilton. Bright, and others. bed;
To be viewed THIS DAY (Tuesday), the 7th instant Wei of
talogues may be had at the Gallery, in Hackin's-li
Mr. BRANCH'S Offices, in Hanover-street.
The Picture by Gainsborough, and that by Sir -10'11°10-4'
nolds, have been withdrawn from the sale by
cnmstances.

BIN OF CHOICE OLD PORT.
By Mr. BRANCH,
TO-MORROW (Wednesday), the Bth 0
instant,at Two o'cl4
o°4o
immediately upon the close of the Sale of Pailoi
Drawings), at the Picture Gallery, in Hackies-I'l
ABin of about Ninety Dozen of OLD
WINE, direct from the Cellar of the Ingtortgee'"
vintage Wine, with firm crust, and showing greats, ei
Also, Twelve Dozen of old firm Crusted PORTise;dasf.
in bottle, and Fifteen Dozen CHAMPAGNE, of nil'
Samples may be tasted at the time of sale• d sfif
Also, in bond, Three Quarter-casks of fine old
„t
and Two Quarter-casks fine Bottling PORT, IY"'' /
Albert Dock Warehouses

VALUABLE FURNITURE, CLARENCE-DA'
By Mr. BRANCH, t
On THURSDAY next, the 9th instant, at Eleven c
cisely. on the Premises. 28. Clarence-streq,lf
rll HE valuable HOUSEHOLD FURI4-14P4
China,Glass,Timepiece, by Moorhouseond oche' Its
The FURNITURE comprises, in the Parlours, a caqoalt
tat Sideboard, of Spanish Mahogany, MahoganY 00,,,eticf
on Pillar, with large Centre Leaf Eight Modern-sute92
hogany Chairs, Upholstered in Morocco, Tete-a:rend
match, Mahogany Circular centre Table on Pillars 40,4
Mahogany Chiffunnier, Six Balloon-formed Clunrsforif:"?
cloth. Mahogany Sofa in Hair-seating, mabcganY Bfi'l
Dumb Waiter, the Damask Window Curtains, ,I,DP
Carpets, Pair Modern Bronvs on Marble Pedestal,'
G the &c.
In SLEEPING APARTMENTS, an excellent
,1:4
Wardrobe, with Wings. about 7 fet.t in width ; WO' • p
Four-post Bedsteads, with Carved Footboard, Tuf.l2lo
&c. ; Mahogany Dressing Table, on Turned Legs. ni
Slab ; Washstand to correspond, Two Large-81Z I,
glasses, Mahogany Chess of Drawers, Twelve Blf,colv
Kidderminster Carpets, Paintel Dressing Tables,‘"
and Tables, &c. &c. ArlY
oln the KITCII EN, the usual assortment of Colinsil.,7o
To be viewed TO-MORROW (Wednesday), the Sth itioo
Catalogues may be had on the Premises, or at Mr. Y
Offices, in Hanover-street

By Mr. BRANCH, elc
On THURSDAY next, the 9th instant, at Two 0 —;) *a orj,
Afternoon, at the Clarendon-rooms, in LiverPo(); 'OI6A
more Lots, as may be agreed upon at the time o„'docn)
subject to the conditions to be then and there 11r"c
ALL those Semi-detached VlLln,ools
Gardens thereto belonging, being Nos. 5, ,Ipylo,
on the east side of Church-road, Stanley, and ec'
the whole about 2, yards of Land. toe
Tenure Copyhold. Rental £92. ..(00C,;'
For further particulars apply to Messrs. T. Pr
and SONS, 011),ton-square; or to Mr. S. R. } c_
buildings. Castle-street, Liverpool.

FURNITURE, &c., HANOVER-ROO''
By Mr. BRANCH g, $
On FRIDAY next, the 10th instant, at Eleven 0"'"-
Hanover- rooms,
AVariety of valuable HOUSEHOLD %
TURE, removed for the purpose of sgile,;t
Wardrobe, with Wings, Brilliant-toned Horizonte, t f
Piano-forte, by 7'omkisott, in eleg int Rosewood C;tsall3os?
as"'ss
superior Accordeon ; a valuable Fine-toned gel,
play Six Airs, in Rosewood Case; Model of a Vedod
pletely rigged ; Russian Bagatelle Tablet Two veryrTorsi
Mahogany Shop or Office Windows, with Circle,' ttolt
Plate Glass, Copying .Machine and Stand, 11400
Horses, and sundry other Effects, to clear the
000
the rearation of the lare Sale of China' eg
Top be viewed on the Morning of Sale, when Catal
be ready for delivery

BY ORDER OF THE EXECUTRIX.
SALE OF FURNISHING IRONMONGERY AL'AT,
BLE SHOP FIXTURES, CASTLE-STA.'
By Mr. BRANCH, ff DO,
On MONDAY next, the 13th instant, and follOrnetrie.ttAy
Eleven o'clock each Day, ou the Premises. 10,,,....,,c05..wv#
THE remaining part of the STOCK-111
of the late Mr. William Drury, togetherwP
valuable FIXTURES and FITTINGS-UP of the
Showrooms, and the Contents of the Smithy. , Mitt!
The STOCK includes a considerable number 0.,,,5t,(1;
Stove Grates, of the best Sheffield manufacture,
of Steel-mounted Fenders, a Sylvester Patent Rau
Iron Bedsteads, Shower Baths, Case of hands°n'T
Dessert Knives, Forks, and Spoons, and bdt
Articles, Britannia Metal and Tin Goods, Papier o,:cfl,t,C
Japanned War's, Rifles, Pistlls, Swords, Gongs.eraK
Beehive, Small Plate Chests, Water Filters, Hat R",,,;ine, ;".
Stands, a Portable Desk, enclosing a Copying Ma'
r
Screws FIXTURESI Hardware, &c. ficl ell?
The and FITTINGS are handsome. 9- Irt,
Larfre Ranges of Show Cases, with Sliding Doer" d
and Flat Mahogany Glass Cases for the Counters anopip
of the Rooms, valuable Square Tables, with vertt„,
Drawers, Shop Counters, a Large Plate of Glass "'
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Mantel Shelf, Gas Chandeliers, &c. •
In the SMITHY, Three Pair of Bellows, Two Ileert''
Tools' t
&c. s° V
lot
To be viewed on SATURDAY next, the 11th o
't,
Catalogues may be had on the Premises, or at M. /
Offices, in Hanover-street.
BRUNSWICK HOTEL, HANOVER-STREE___.,T.--
THE GOODWILL TENANT'S INTERF.,"
TURK, WINES, &c.
By Mr. BRANCH, k
On THURSDAY, the 16th instant, at Eleven o'clee;&ll','ilif
on the Premises, in Hanover-street. (unless pfe',.ooo
posed of by private contract,) and subject to such e
as shall be then and there produced, T„O5
GOODWILL and TENANI,,„I*
TEREST of and in that well-known and. old'eis
HOTEL, in Hanover-street, Liverpool, knon'e,tocl4f,
Brunswick Hotel," with the LICENSES thereto n4fivlr
The valuable HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE at", tllcds;
will also be sold on the same day, namely, Thurse•eochot?'2
instant, and following days, at Eleven o'cloci‘.l 0,00
together with the Cellar of choice Wines, sever:ific!Hij
Paintings, Framed and Glazed Prints, a few Bool,o'd
the Waverley Novels, in 48 vols.; Two full-sieWol?
Tables, with Balls, Cues, and Marking Boards ; ofjik
Bagatelle Table; Russian Bagatelle Table; One.
large and canital Rotary Knife-cleaning Machinesi:o4
Twentyone-day Musical Clock, with finely-pail:4l4
and Mechanical Figures, in Glazed Case ; a P, oVir4
several Eight-day Dials, Silver Table Desseqesti,
Spoons and Forks, Plated Meat and Entree Dir,t
Glass, and the various other Effects connected e3t,i
Establishment. se„"l?
o l 4
The URN [TEAR includes the complete arras toy,.
about Ten Bedchambers; and the Entertainitingdiew
fitted-up with Mahogany Chairs in Sets, Sofas, oriel
in Ranges, Bookcases, Loo, Pembroke, and Se;terfyi
Single-plate Chimney and Pier Glasses, Dumb
boards, &c.; together with the China and Glnee'Afl'
descriptions, and the Culinary and other useful .0,
the Kitchens.
The CELLARS contain about 100 Dozen of MO
lent quality, well matured, and in fine conditionl,,eaceZr
Old Port, Madeira, Sherry, Champagne, and "of r
Quarts, Pints, and Half-pints; with a quantiti „IL
Ale, a Hogshead of Gin, Copper Measures, &c.' ,tl
To be viewed on WEDNESDAY. the 15th install'gfik 4
talogues may be had on the Premises, or at Mr. roc
Offices, in Ilanover.street.
The Silver Plate, China, Glass, Plate, Bevrscllyo4
and part of the Furniture will be Sold on nu
The Billiard and Bagatelle Tables, Picttire::epl'
Clock. and part of the Chamber and Refresh' ,
Furniture, on Friday. ON'
cfito
The Remaining part of the Furniture, on t-- be w
The valuable Wines, Spirits, and Ale W11,14,100,11,,‘
Monday, the 20th instant, precisely at Two°
*** To Treat for the Goodwill, Tenant's Interes4 00;
tures by Private Contract, application may in tb:, erok,
be made to Mr. JOHN TYRER, Hanover-stree'it;
WOODBURN, Solicitor, York-buildings, Dale-strew at
not so disposed of, they will be offered p.reCiSee ,f
o'clock, by Auction, on Thursday, the 16th Install" ci.;;

IMPORTANT STOCK OF CHINA, FROM 'c'°
BRATED WORKS OF MESSRS. WORTHIN
GREEN, OF BOODEN-BROOK, SHELTON.
By Mr. BRANCH.
On MONDAY, the 20th instant, and several follo,so'ions';',4
Eleven o'clock each day, at the Hanover ONO,
AVery extensive and valuable Assell'ioPelell'
CHINA, consisting of a comprehensive digi itil'oct4t
various descriptions of Services and Ornames,latorl:o9l
which Messrs. Worthington and Green's Mallti„,.'ne t
Amongst the STOCK may be enumerated
Table, Dessert, Breakfast, and Tea Service.i.loo,/4
Painted by First-rate Artists, and richly emb`... OVA
Burnished Gold, with others of less costly characts;
array of Ornamental Articles, of the most eleganod 1,))
forms, in Vases, Ewers, Encensiors, Figures pgrisiN
many of them enriched with Raised Flowers; „;,-titl 'eV
in Sets, with and without covers; a variety of cpeo
dates, and numerous other useful Articles; tog_
variety of Richly-cut Glass, a Consiniment froin!` of "Or
House, and included in the Sale by' permission pee)
Worthington and Green, consisting of Wine pC
Tumblers, Wine Glass, &c.
To be vieweURDAY, the 18th instants ot1)(
logues may be had from Mr. BRANCH. rail
Experienced Packers from the Manufactory
Attendance at the Sale.

SHROPSHIRE. I°'
By Mr. JAMES BACH, Angel
On WEDNESDAY, the 15th instant, at the g
Ludlow, in Five Lots, 1-01
341 Valuable OAK TIMBER T
large dimensions, and first-class 0111:
Naval purposes. The Timber is standing wltgeref.loo
miles of two stations on the Shrewsbury and "1' Cad
way, and will be shown by WILLIAM LLOYD'
Stoke, hear Ten'bury.

CAPITAL INVESTMENT-.
By Mr. THOMAS TRAVERD,LIOO if
On MoNDAy next, the 13th instant, at Slltjeieo"
Evening precisely, at the Fleece Inn, b
county of Lancaster, in one or more Lots, as
upon at the time of sale. at reo
AVery valuable ESTATE, situate oidrel
Heath, in the township of Eccleston, inlor c,sl
consisting of a Farm-house and upwards 01 „ see 06
Land, in the occupation of Stephen Wilcock ; "bouse'ep
let to Messrs. Birchall and Cross; a DvrelliO•tyjefiel
occupation of Mr. William Hunter ; and 90199
tages, in the respective occupations of Samutee to Of,
others, at low rents, amounting in the aggreg._,oa..,
yearly. The Property lies withal a short oinl 00;1.0;
Ravenhead Plate Glass Works and the imports Pro forii
Helens ; it commands good tenants, the Pros 14100611'0
having had the rents regularly paid up witn for ;;"1414
wards of ten years. The Land is well adaP 110001
purposes, either for Houses or extensive vv._ °. 'be 0
actOries. There are Coal Mines undernesta•
I.l°W
Freehold of Inheritance. house...o.
Mr. Samuel Davies, who resides at the air_4l4
show the Property, and further particulars 11!
at the the Office et Mr. EDMUND WARD,Solicitor"

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aies by auction.
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SASE' GOODWILL. AND FIXTURES OF A LICENSED
14
,PUBLIC-110USE AND SPIRIT-VAULTS.
-4' BYPORD will SUBMIT by AUCTION,
to the fon FRIDAY next, the 11th instant, at Three o'clock
bebii_a,ternoon, for half-past precisely, upon the Premises,
Then vaults, 38. Great Crossball-street.
GOorpSNANT'S BENEFICIAL INTEREST, LEASE,
late
I'ILL, and FirruttEs, in all ant old and well.accu,s.-
%late UGLIC-HOUSF., \VINE and SPIRIT VAULTb,
at taint" aforesaid, being one of the greatest thoroughfares
/pan, • , and now doiro. a good Trade. The House is free
i.ellher Brewer or Spirit-merchant, and at a very moderate
Per ...__.
atii Alunher, particulars apply to Mr. BYFORD, Autioneer
4_.........Tprai5er, Clayton-square.
l.t 6v.
'., THURSDAY NEXT, THE 9TH INSTAN P.—
tztelienp. ANNF.-STREF.T Near ISLINGTON.
prim piI°IISEHOLD FU RN IU RE, Handsome Bedsteads,
Gim. her Beds. Mas,ive Carved Sideboard, with Plate
tany_ack, Doulde-winged Library Bookcase, Shower
).teeetcwlieel Barometer, Spring Time-piece, and other
AIRL. GRICE respectfully announces that he
"'AI, ne uas instructions SELL by AUCTION on TIIIIRS
Sr, VI the 9th instant, at Eleven o'clock prompt, on the
4101.18Rrernises, the whole of the valuable and modern
rour.,,,,rlOLD FURNITURE, comprising sets of Mahogany
riirriePeu't Bedsteads, Half-tester, and French Bedsteads,
b,abogae'saned Feather Beds and sundry Bedding, sets of
IV,ath„ nY and Painted Chests of Drawers, Toilet Ditto.
arciroris and Dressing-tables and Ware, a capital winged
CharyT es Pair of handsome Toilet Tables with Marble and
~„-bai , °,,l)s, several Box and Tray Dressing Glasses, Cane
tn. air,'"arnets, Col le &., several sets of Mahogany
lire-,',"Dital Sofill,,,,umn'd se
c,hes, Telescope Dining Table
Chairs ''-a, leaves, a Booakcaseoautcd Two Pedestal Sideboards, a,
Yl2.loSed Ditto, a Chiffonier and Cabinet, Two Easy
". Leather One Ditto in Hair Cloth. Three ha.,dsome
IN,ttiettY %saes in gilt frames, Brussels anti Kidderminster
'`,s, Q'tnadern Bronzed Fenders, and Steel Fire-irons, Oil
the., ,atair carpet,
"'ed, Q . handsome Hall Table. with Hatstand
I ' Iv 1, 'Pling Timepieze, Kitchen Utensils and Effects.
r'lll yi_evlevred on the morning of sale, and catalogues had
:,;, 'rGi.,!!smitecliapel.
m.rApjtv
At11(4113 HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, CARVED AN-
t''NGLISII OAK and WA LNUTWOOD S.UIT_E,_&c.,
ORS. F. and J. HODGSON will SELL ,
ittion, Qt., -17 AUCTION
~.. ally
at ~ ... on FRIDAY next. the 10th instant,
Br ''''' Ar 'even o'clock, at their spacious Commission
4l) ir gYle-street (near Hamilton-square and Price-
tThe , irkenhead
ihclanN&,Xr" HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE includes
eiNer redestal Sideboard with Cellarette and other
,oih, si, Six and Two Elbow Chairs and a Sofa in Hair
4le 11agin' i I ather Couch, and other
tlkli '' Ilrliss i andsan n 'e
'C
r
(1,17 c, e s Kidderminster a Rets, ChunJ.sssnteyeG.lass,
„'Ock, Fenders, Fire-irons, l
ki,lly 1,:•'•CII AMBER FURNITURE desinclu Pair of Ma-
„,a",, illared Toilet Tables with Marbleand Toilet-
, c''kt"...4lloch, lofty Chest of Drawers, Painted
Bedsteads,
reaiberl,rl!betles. Tudor. French, Iron and other
„hru,se? Is anti Bedding, Chamber Services,_ &c.
..th ar4 fair Carpets, Rods, Oil-cloth, Kitchen Dresser
'tr-,,,A/,',Pards, Culinar Articles, &c.
`AGs '''.7, WEIGHTS, CANISTERS, GROCERS' FIT-
. Alie ',q.lx Jars of PreservedGlNG ER, &c.
,`keeilehg,,ATlQUE CARVED ENGLISH FURNITURE, .in
(Jciait:, "'ittoetery.ation, consists of Oak Cabinet with folding
rh-end woilttaitne on Spiral Pillars and Twelve Chairs in
of them 'elaborately carved.
l''l4
c Wh,?,le io bwe9d' most
T IJRSDAY next, the 9th install!,
‘cet'l-tles had viewedeon s.HF and J HODGSON, at their
. ,4 and Rootrs ciA
M Argyle-street, Birkenhead.
% •---sai, . rgy e-s ,
the.' Roo es of , &c., EVERY FRIDAY, at }TODD-
I,r Durquia, Birkenhead ; thus affording facilitieseither for
\,,,,.1._1y.
ek "e or disposal of every description of Genuine

01117
OF THE TRUSTEE OF THE LATE MR. GEORGE
Tp M.
COTTAGES,ERRIMAN OLD SWAN.
By Mr. SYERS,
the Vow
I,d ednesday), the Bth instant, at Six o'clock in
Ll!!•1 n'na: Mr. Moses Dickenson's, Omnibus Inn,
dnc a' Old Swan, subject to the conditions to be then
ti.,,,We pidte„of LAND, Copyhold of the Manor of
ip s'-:.,erby, situate on the south side of Springteld-
,'in,:is'lt to 8,111. in the township of West Derby, measuring
4et-"es, e,Pringtleld.strePt and at the back severally 80 feet
trttti ei:" 11l depth on the east and wCOTTAGES thereon
sides severally 43
kr N "; together with the Six
it)W, jllaiantannyl, in the several occupations of Mrs. Howarth,
a Dickenson, and others.
Joi,4ld. i'ler Particulars apply to Mr. FRASER, Grocer, St.
B,te Old Swan ;or to Messrs. CHRISTIAN and
'ilcitors, 3, Harri!.gton-street, Liverpool.

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'ft or THE TRUSTEE OF THE LATE M. GEORGE
HERRIMAN.
PUBLIC-HOUSE, BERRY-STREET.
By Mr. SYERS,
After''AY next, the grh instant, at One o'clock in
I,‘''erpooinobn. at the Clarendon-rooms, South John-street,
4ced. , subject to the conditions of sale to be then pro-
i,„„ of Freehold LAND, with a Licensed
kivof Air TC-HOUSE thereon erected, now in the occup!i-
-4tr;rl,ool :.sfYlbs, situate on the east side of Berry-street, in
twrally i,weasuring in front to Berry-street and at the back
t‘eralh, t 4 feet, and in depth on the north and south sides
hip;',S feet.
Particulars apply to Messrs. CHRISTIAN and
3, Harrington-street, Liverpool.

VAL UV
ORDERI3,,, ORER OF THE EXECUTORS.
ti, z.IaLE PUBLIC-HOUSE. PREESON'a-ROW.
Pit,,, By Mr. SYERS,
4ttlie`Y, the 17th instant, at Six o'clock in the Evening,
Anlitiol?lite Hotel, Dale-street, Liverpool, subject to the
rift,: of sale to be then produced, _
L.c,,,,ce.... of FREEHOLD LAND with a
cite 'll-'B,-. PUBLIC- HOUSE thereon erected, called tahie.
qte ,lii
ire
—a. Vaults, now occupied b oppositeMr, Hgteaonrz,
es
III:rell. west side of Preeson's-.row,_
Tat,„ILI 2 IL,.rPool contning in trees.s,
I, 'WI '`. and ' ' depth on the north an.d south sides
40, Yab
Flt 127 „,.°llt 59 feet 6 inches,
304th irtirrare ykt.rdul;rs
ap'-cy to Mesrs. CHRI
-' 8-olieltorgrt3l,cdarringp
ton-street,s Liverpool.STIAN and

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VALII
04 A. 11,- PROPERTY, LIME-STREET, LIVERPOOL,
theiii•,,l,-OSE TO THE RAILWAY-STAT,ION.
',fie --,°ll/4Y, the 16th instant, at Two O'clock in
1°141" 'eon'''''':;at the Clarendon-rooms. Liverpool, subject
Lott A Lt"""% as shall be then produced.
. XI. til t 11 known. INN, called the
ttun, Grti a we -
I)reillise.ltreet, o'IVII-- JUNCTION
.HOoTEL,. ii_ the east side
f Mo Blezard. The
to the -pea Math ovr in the occupatrn
le,Ylt11)11t Of to
b the front of Lime-street 49 feet 4 inches,
ile p,;:, 1 f 'lanky-street 61 feet 7 hes, in front to Dm-
-1,01-,"( lot, se7et 7 inches, and on thencnorth side, adjoining
tOpoti‘••--Ali Chre,qB incites.. . .
14 °Ver. 4" °f Mr 4lt's ''. HO P, adjoininAtth:itHhottie3el,‘nvooliiti?stitileoopcs_-_
f.lrid behi..:. , trrow, tobaccon -
_t
frontront of `g tne Shop., and the DWELLI3G- HOUSE to
kr °f Li n.l '",sley-street. These Premises contain to the
greet 19 r- eltreet 19 feet 5 inches, to the frontofD.is.mleye:
et to T;PI inch, and run in depth backwards from Lime-
ft 43/4st 1 ''sley-street 58 feet 1 inch.
ftklaryl.4lBl-'37B!hold for Seventy-five Years, from the 4th of
,tnd Lot 2 is Leasehold for Seventy-five Years,
lot Zi;:fhoert6htehr•Tp4angiertrialB44.
applyto Messrs. NEA L and MARTIN,
~5,".....92.........._13, Liverpool. e

V A A'4..IJ MONTGOMERYSHIRE.
ABLE OAK AND OTHER TIMBER.
Wk,s- By Mr. JOHN WHITEHALL,
.Iftei'NXISDAY, the 15th instant, at Four o'clock in the
at°oll. at the Goat Inn, Llanfair, Montgomeryshire, in,
.°Wing Lots, and subject to conditions to be then
cett
4let IN THE PARISH OF LLANFAIR.
toL I;:kji‘TE Hundred and Fifty OAK TREES,
". growing in Cefngole Coppice. numbered trom 1
41-'1
°tee • n OAK TREES, growing in Cefngole Coppice
d t 3 timbered from 151 to 244.
PThe '-`127 OAK TREES, growing in Cefngole Farm,
Fark'ot red tr
4. , 'DM 24a to 371. . •
114 Mere- ASH TREES, growing on the stud Cefngole
bered from RI
to 30; and 4 SYCAMORE TREES,
411„ a ,fr,mll Ito 4.
C„ue, r'es-r142 ()AK TREES, growing on Hirws lean Farm,
to 152.
I:.".,nred frothAK TREES, growing in Hengae Coppice,
Cos', '7........„1 to 238 4ite, °AK TREES, growing in the said Hengae
Coppi4-2!„4lberect from 491 to 740.
z't I_ll,—, Asti TREES, growing in the said Hengae
t.1•11110t fr.`o',lllleredofrin- 1 to' 29; and 3 SYCAMORE TREES,
Zobereo 1.1.40 t
,-,AK TREES, growing on Melinygrdg Farm,
t 1 to 147.
Lo!nd t OAK TREES, growing in Llwynybrain Cop-
tonn`,ll.-4',Rek numbered from 148 io 259.
14;ee aori—,,.Sll TREES, growing in the said Llvrynybrain
ktiVtl2.......imele. numbered from 1 to 65.
r.warnr,;•' ASH TREES, growing‘on Cennant and Meliny-
cei, 13 numbered from 66 to 114.
/.211ant,,.,-,I4,„SYCAMORE, TREES, growing on the, said
Farl4. "„..telinygrilg Farms, numbered from 1 to
I.°' numb SYCAMORE TREES, growing on Meliuygrdg
uered from 23 to 48.
•ht11,511,,-"0.510AK TREES, growing on Gellygethin and
ab-". 10 •Farms, num' tiered from 1 to 15
44114444" Timber is of superior quality, and. of. larte.d.is-
LtiPe 13' a!ld tile Oak well adapted for Shipbuilditn,,
4 ge, 41,11111 es from the Montgomeryshire Canal a
_lsle
age `, 26 miles from the shipping port of Derwenlas.
110.,A-stleY, of M vg fic, will show the Timber. For
VitlYeor6Pril.,iculars apepini for ATr. JOSEPH OWEN JONES, of
tler, Cemmes • or to Mr. EVAN OWEN, Timber
/no,
near' Garthmill.

Pot
OF
11r;
Orb
Cyr

a_...._________ --
t, MADAME AMADEI.
"—New
it' LAMENT OF THE ROSE
."--New
.nnn.
Pilkert,. i•,, sung with greatusaPPAlTslose. .THE
• oLID COT-
II* er xY Malame Amm? •
WILLIAM.
at the ixeter Hall
KATHLEEN I
1_ CottiZ'CK," sung by
"utloont:used by FsaniIIIIINMDB l'R ACE 0E R. —PFC i CT:of each 28.
• CRAMER, BEALE, and 0., 201, Regent street.
--.=%---r-,,1:-.
-14;t:---F.---iz.._4___.. _
i 4 °—_
fv.," -06`-- loce-I;Pe7ceTwith plenty crown'd.
sold by
To CHEAP MUSIC •-0 ''err r
4:r101.
IsTekosgcntnallii:
sending
Music Seller
easil)o6lo.forklesseeollner in this
11S4 11Ds10 69, Dean-street, Soho London.
,
01, 4----'----
cora-
)11:11,4
to'rtraiiiy, Martin Mu hy a labourer, was
_..r.
th rPfor'stealing lead from M
'lt ,N's worksriwroTToomas
the employ-
e --(T TO ' The operatives in
's
-buildings.
Lon tv , ORRMEN.—_
ers
Icl ,' aiessrs. Williams and Crook, tailors and dr
I'3' e'reet, to the number of forty-five, were entertained Saturday
eveilinela at a soiree, in the Liver Club-room, on
Ders last, when prizes were awarded
.fkoerstahreetbhereneefibele.sist
°,11; the questions —" Whether employers and em-
h.,-°Yed p---°as to the interests of the
re7ata.,- '',' and "
darn e the best meamnseosfessenebureentgs twheerier
p,s-lrellefit a operation ?"
-4°,11' coZ for the notice of the workmen,
sent in for
014 .oaletiti°ll. There were seven papersmp _y
ti under-
a fortnight ago,
zaliedin 1,---v.on, which dut was ldndly and pro La th ul. a gentleman ofydistinguished literary
-, and -'wn. The first prize (one guinea)T
Harrison ;
4,11 d the third
: the second (half-a-guinea) tc'as' After
~41e reL:third (five shillings) to William Ridgway.toasts were
was
Pee.--"n Thef the papers, several songs and _ ,
was
1 yers'
top° d,,toast of "Success to our
if, ill' sme- W'tn great enthusiasm on the grEonmnPdsoofMewsistrsh:
--,eira,,,-ainnd Crook's urbanity to, and sympathy
;fell-VW:NI/len; their anxiety to promote their hebeltuhr,aV
rrnvidi-, clew according fair remuneration for
.1a
14g th 4g clean and well-ventilated workshops, in furnish-
4,,,kline.stnl, with medical advice in cases of sickness,anotdkieiri
nclei "'e endeavours of the men to relieve each the els sliell Privations and also for their efforts. to
.rnagise_
tjleliDeiloarseter and condition of the men, and cultivating
all!
e e,„: and honourable class of trade. The tenor of
by
as was condemnatory of the adoption of strikes.ec,_
4P4a viewe• n, and their utter inefficiency to secure the 01J
Dearco 1311,e Party dispersed at an early hour, and ail
w4tiaPs..._-- 'lgnlY as with the evening's prpeeedings.
NI)1(;;ZF a such as these are worthy of imitation by all
Ilig beZ", as tending.-
etu theni itlicl their men.
to create sympathy pd good feel-

BILL OF FARE FOR THIS WEEK
AT
FEENY'S MERCHANTS' NEW DINING ROOMS,
SLATER. COURT, CASTLE-STREET (Three Doors from Dale-
street.)
Mr. FERNY begs to inform the Public and Gentlemen
visiting Liverpool, that his NEW ESTABLISHMENT is now
in full operation (every facility being provided for the despatch
of Luncheons and Dinners), and will be happy to see the large
number of gentlemen who have hitherto favoured him with
their support.
The Upper Saloon in the New Merchants' Dining Rooms is
unequalled by any in the Kingd fo
om r the magnificence of its
decorations and its general comfort and elegance, being light
and well ventilated, and perfectly free from the smell of the
cuisine, the kitchen being at the top of the building.
The Joints are taken hot to each Table, and served by a
professional Carver, at the discretion of the Customer.
During Lent, a Fish Table d'Hbte will he provided on Wed-
nesdays and Fridays, from One to Three o'clock, Is. 6d. each.
Bills of Fare, for each day, are posted at the entrance gate
at Eleven o'clock A.M. Soups ready at Eleven o'clock.
SOUPS. JOINTS.
Ala Frankfort Saddles and Haunches of
A la Royale ' Mutton
Soup de Calle Ribs and Sirloins Beef
A la Fitzclarence Fillets of Veal and Ham
Ox Pallet Boiled Beef and Boiled
Julienne. Mutton.
Roast and Boiled Fowls and
. Turkeys.

FISH. ENTREES.
Turbot a la Hollandaise Cutlet a la Wyndham
Soles a la Cardinal Steak a la Parisienne
Cod a la Maitre D'Hotel Calves' Feet,a laMaitte d'Hotel
Trout a la Tartare Curried Lobster and Rice
Cod and Oyster Sauce Poulet Marengo
Turbot and Lobster Sauce 10x Pallet's Sauce Piquante
SWEETS.—Pudding St. Clair ; Somme au Riz ; Cranberry
Tarts; Jelly; Waterloo Puddings; Pastry.

FIRST SALOON.
DINNERS FROM JOINTS, POULTRY, GAME, &c.,
From 10d. to is. 6d.
UPPER SALOON.
Dinner, including Soup, Joint, Vegetables, and Chew I 6
Ditto, with Soup, Fish, Joint, aneChitese 2 0
WINES.
Port and Sherry—Octave. 6d.; Half-pint, ls. ; Pint, 25.;
Bottle, 4s.
Superior Ditto—Ditto, Bd. ; Ditto, Is 3(I. and 2s. 6d. ; Pints,
35.; Bottle ss. 6d.
ALES, PORTER, &c.
Burton Pale Ales, 2d. per Glass ; London and Dublin Porter,
2d. per glass.
Half-pint Bottles, Ale and Porter, 341; Pint Ditto, 6d.; Quart
Ditto,
Cun of Tea or Coffee, 4d. ; Ditto, with Toast or Muffin, 6d. ;
Plain Tea or Coffee, Is. ; Ditto, with Cold Meat or Chop,
Is. 6d.
tr4r SLATER-COURT, CASTLE-STREET,
(Three Doors from Corner of Dale-street.)

MENDELSSOHN'S ELIJAH.
PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY
THIS DAY (Tuesday), the 7th instant.

Gallery, 2s. 6d.; Gallery Stalls, 5s

HISTORIC SOCIETY OF LANCASHIRE
AND CHESHIRE.
The MEMBERS are invited to Attend Two MEETINGS of
the ARCHITECTURAL and A RCH/EOLOGICAL SOCIETY,
to be held at the ROYAL INSTITUTION, on the Ath and 22d of
March, respectively, at Half-past Seven, p.m. A PAPER
will be READ. in Two Parts, on the " ARCHITECTURAL
HISTORY OF LIVERPOOL," by JAMES A. PICTON,
Esq., F.S.A.
A. HUME. } Hon. Secs.
T. MOORE.

March 6th, 1853.

TO CORR ESPON DE.IsITS.
V, The letter of our correspondent respecting the French
Captain and the Dock-master, with an engraving or the flag,
will be found in the next page.
LITTLEQUILL.—We have been obliged to defer the insertion
• of his communication until next week.
W. A. asks us to publish, either by communication from some
of our numerous correspondents or our own researches,
the rate of interest charged by the Bank of England, say,
during the present century ; and also the fluctuations in the
Funds. The information on the first-named point is not
easily obtained ; and, if even it were accessible. we doubt
whether it would prove of the advantage which our corres-
pondent seems to anticipate.

/.i3erpoot :ztanbarb.

TUESDAY MORNING, MARCH 7, 1854.

THE question of Nunneries and Conventual
Establishments was, on Tuesday last, brought
before the House of Commons, on a motion for a
select committee of inquiry. It was only last week
we reiterated the assertion that Lord Joror Rus-
SELL—notwithstanding his professions to the
contrary, and the sentiments expressed in his cele-
brated letter to the Bishop of Dunmsm—was the
bitterest enemy to the Protestant religion, and on
Tuesday he again showed himself in his true
colours. He went over the same absurd attempts
,at reasoning as he did last year about the feelings
of Romanist ladies, their unwillingness to leave
their prisons, and his unwillingness to believe that
Romanist gentlemen would allow their daughters
to be ill-used in these convents—as though both
parents and daughters were not the veriest dupes
of their spiritual tyrants—and he concluded by
giving his hearty and decided negative to the
motion. It is gratifying to observe that, notwith-
standing the full force of Ministerial opposition,
the motion was carried by a large majority, and
the welcome truth was evident that the Coalition
Cabinet possess no influence in the House of
' Commons, where their opinions run counter to
those of their quondam supporters. Some objec-
tion to the inquiry was raised, on the ground that
many of these institutions were not what they were
represented to be, but 'simply private boarding-
houses for pious females who devoted themselves
to works of charity and mercy. This may be true
to a certain extent, as no doubt many have been
founded on a very small scale and with humble
means for the economy of living, and in order to
induce a belief ' that Romish superstition was
increasing in this country to a greater extent than
it is in reality. In the course of the discussion, a
Romanist member stated that he had visited a
certain convent, and bad been allowed an interview
with two of the inmates without the presence of
any other person. Of course he was, considering
his own predilections, his position, and the use
which was to be made of the interview. But
would an English clergyman or a Protestant
parent have been allowed the same privilege, unless,
indeed, the minds of the poor dupes had been so
thoroughly perverted as to be insensible to all
appeals to reason or conscience, beyond the injunc-
tions of slavish superstition, debasing alike to soul
and body ? It was stated that the inmates are
under no restraint, but, having full liberty to leave,
remain through their own choice. This may
also be partly true ; but it must be remembered
that the undue influence practised is upon the
mind and the holiest affections, which, having been
subdued by such arts as Romish priests are profi-
cient in, there is no longer any exercise of the will
by the dupes of superstition. It is well known
that in the majority of cases the great object is to
obtain the worldly possessions of those who can be
cajoled at the most critical period of life to indulge
a passion for piety, which is, perhaps, the worst
species of religious dissipation, and then to find
their whole future life influenced by vows under-
taken when they were least able to judge of their
meaning or consequences. If, therefore, all were
untrue that has been asserted and believed of such
places being the scenes of gross profligacy, life-long
imprisonment, or transportation by the aid of
similar institutions on the Continent, they are still
open to the objection of being the means of
entrapping young females into superstitious obli-
gations, the surrender of their property, and the
prostration of their mental and bodily faculties
into a state of slavish subjection to priestly control,
repugnant to all notions of British freedom, or the
oft-vaunted principles of civil and religious liberty.
The defence of convents has, ow ever,ret upon
the most favourable cases, those which are not
open so strongly to the objections raised to their
existence. This is not, however, a legitimate
argument, nor a tenable objection to the inquiry
which has been granted by the House of Commons.
It is not what some of them are, but what they
may be, when beyond the control of English laws,
which virtually they are, and under the sole direc-
tion of Romish priests who practise the infamous
doctrine that the end justifies the means. There
is nothing in the conduct of these men which
entitles them to the slightest confidence, particu-
larly in the guardianship of young females and the
preservation of their moral purity. We could
point to instances even in our own neighbourhood
where a Itomish priest professing great piety, and
administhriug the ordinances of his religion to
many young females, is notorious for infamous
proffigaey,—consorting with the most abandoned
characters, and with hardil the decency to conceal

his atrocious conduct. Yet such are the men,—
whose infamy is justified by their compulsory
celibacy,—to whom is entrusted the guidance of
young and experienced females ; and it is, there-
fore, by no means surprising that nunneries should
be, as they liave been represented to be, not only a
mockery of religion, but a disgrace to civilisation
and common decency. For their immunity, how-
ever, from all inquiry and supervision, Lord Jorar
RUSSELL is the willing champion, for the simple
reason that, with all his professions of Protes-
tantism, he is the tool of the Church of Rome, to
the designs of which he has ever lent himself
during his ministerial career. The proposed
inquiry will be, after all, but an inefficient remedy.
Monastic institutions were forbidden by the Eman-
cipation Act of 1829, and nunneries ought to be
included in the prohibition, while all bequests to
Romish ecclesiastics for whatever purpose ought
to be declared null and_void.

IF the Reform Bill were intended, as it was
professed, to form the, principal sheaf of the Par-
liamentary harvest, its fate, it is hoped, is signi-
ficant
of that of its promoters, as its reception was
as contemptible as the position of its author. It
is, indeed, difficult to find language to convey a
correct impression of the absurdities, inconsisten-
cies, and revolutionising tendencies of this long-
promised measure, which even failed to excite
serious opposition, F o slight was the opinion of its
chance of success or the sincerity of its promoters.
In Blackwood's Magazine of this month is an
ably-written article on the subject, exposing some
of the follies—to use the mildest term—of Minis-
terial incapacity and dishonesty. Referring to the
time at which the measure has been brought for-
ward—when England is engaged in preparation
for what may prove a serious struggle, the writer

says :
"We have been told, in ridiculously pompous
language, that Great Britain will present a magni-
ficent spectacle to the world, if, while engaging in
a deadly struggle with the most colossal power of
Europe, she applies herself at the same time to
the remodelment of her own constitution. With
all deference to the speaker, we never listened to
more atrocious nonsense. What should we think
of the sanity of the man who, at the very moment
when his house was attacked from without, should
set fire to it within, for the purpose of exhibiting
the sublime spectacle of simultaneous external de-
fence and internal extinguishment ? Of course,
we should consider him as mad, clap a blister on
his head, and have him instantly conveyed to
bedlam. And yet that is, just now, the precise
language of Ministers. We really are surprised
that any of them should have the audacity to
hazard such an argument ; if, indeed, that can be
called an argument whichiis no better than a pre-
posterous hyperbole."
It is hardly worth while to enter into any
lengthened comment upon the heterogeneous mix-
ture of qualifications which is proposed for the
right of franchise. Any father of a numerous
family may qualify all his sons by deposits of £5O
each in a savings' bank ; any person who wears
hair-powder, keeps a terrier, and has a crest en-
graved on his seal, for which he pays £2 Bs. Bd.
assessed taxes, is to enjoy the privilege ; and every
common carrier who pays £2 6s. Bd. yearly for his
van, though he may have no other residence, is to
be as politically powerful as the acred squire, or
the manufacturer who gives employment to thou-
sands—every horse-dealer,dog-breaker, and tavern-
keeper, may vote in virtue of the assessed taxes.
The crowning joke, however, of this monstrous i
absurdity is the pretended principle of the minority
being represented in counties and boroughs return-
ing three representatives. Upon this point the
writer we have referred to observes :
" Supposing that a minority member dies
during a session of Parliament, or accepts the
Chiltern Hundreds, how is his place to be sup-
plied P Is there to be an election with three
candidates in the field, and is the lowest to be pro-
claimed the victor ? If not, what becomes of Lord
JOHN RUSSELL'S principle ?' * * We seriously
aver that we do not remember to have ever heard
of a proposal more singularly silly or more utterly
absurd ; and if this really be, as we are told, the
keystone of the New Reform Bill,we may be allowed
to express a hope that Lord JOHN RUSSELL will, for
the future, desist from all architectural experi-
ments."

We might even go further, and suppose a case
in which the majority for two candidates being
secure, some popular Radical, who will do anything
for money, is paid to .be the third candidate, with
the condition that after his return he is to vacate
his seat, in order to allow a candidate of the ma-
jority to supply his place, thereby defeating the
ostensible object of the minority principle. We
could mention an instance which occurred some
years since, in which a well-known Radical was to'
have been paid £l,OOO for starting as a candidate
at a borough election, the object being, by splitting
the Radical interest, which slightly preponderated,
to allow two Tories to be returned. Among popular
demagogues can always be found men ready and
willing to undertake any dirty work for personal
gain, and the minority principle would afford ample

scope for their ingenuity.
It will be seen, by our Parliamentary Report,
that on Friday Lord JOHN RUSSELL postponed
the second reading of the Bill from the 13th of,
March to the 27th of April. Ile prefaced this an-
nouncement with some scarcely intelligible remarks
about the preparations for war, and the necessity
of waiting for an answer from the CZAR to the
demand made on him for the evacuation of the
Danubian Principalities. The real meaning is that
the Reform project is a wretched failure, a mere
abortion from the muddled intellects of its author,
and that no party in the country will accept it as a
whole, while none but a truckling PEELITE of the
ABERDEEN school, or a trimmer like Sir JAMES
GRAHAM, would ever have consented to its being
brought forward.

SoME time since we suggested the desirability
of forming a kind of Conservative League, in order
that there might be a nucleus for the united action
of the great Conservative party, and a means for
the dissemination of those political truths which
are essential to the welfare of the community, and
the safety of the State. The necessity for such an
arrangement is every day becoming more apparent,
and it is to be hoped that the men who assume to
be the leading Conservatives of Liverpool will take
the easy steps which alone are requisite to com-
mence so advantageous a movement. It is a fact
which ought not long to remain so, that while the
Conservatives form by far the most numerous party
both in and out of Parliament, they are the least
efficient for any practical purpose. This is mainly
owing to the want of efficient leaders, who may
enjoy the confidence of .the whole body, for their
firmness and consistency of principle, as well as for
their ability and prudence. It would appear as
though able generalship and persevering energy
are exercised in inverse ratio to the goodness of the
cause, for while the battles of Whiggery, Radical-
ism, and every phase of political charlatancy have
been fought with a determination and heroism
which has often insured success, the principles of
Conservatism, which can alone secure national
prosperity, have been struggled for under every
disadvantage, in the pure spirit of chivalry, with
no encouragement but the conscientious conviction
that virtue is its own reward. It is true that, in
the HON of Lords, there the Earl of Duan,

but, with every feeling of respect for his high
character, commanding talent, and eminent ser-
vices, we cannot help coming to the conclusion
that he is not precisely suited for the difficulties
of a great political emergency, though it would
not be easy to name a preferable substitute.
Shrouding himself in the dignity of his aristocra-
tical position, he has not always been successful
in securing the sympathy of the party with which
he is connected, nor has he displayed that laborious
energy which is invaluable in a political leader, and
indispensable to success; while, so far from ap-
preciating the services of the press, which have
been unceasingly devoted to the advocacy of the
principles he espouses, he has rather prided him-
self on his independence of its aid. If we turn to
the House of Commons, we can hardly find more
reason for satisfaction. Few who are not blinded
by prejudice can refuse to admit the eminent
ability of Mr. DISRAELI, but, unfortunately, his
display of the errantry of genius has not been suc-
cessful in securing that confidence in his firmness
of principle which can alone render talent of real
value. Sprung from the ranks of literature, he
has been assailed with rancour and calumny by
those who should have felt pride in his elevation,
and have cheered him in his upward career, and he
appears to take a pleasure in showing his contempt
for his assailants, and sometimes without regard
for his own consistency. Nor is he always parti-
cular as to which side forms the subject of attack
or covert inuendo. It was only last week that he
supported a motion for the publication of the num-
ber of stamps issued to each newspaper, upon the
absurd pretence that, as newspapers were the ex-
ponents of public opinion, the public had a right
to know the relative numerical strength of their
respective organs. Mr. DIsRAELI knew, or ought
to have known, that the only use which is made
of such information is to infldence advertisers in
their furnishing the sinews of strength, too many
of whom are apt to forget that the value of a news-
paper, as an advertising medium, depends far more
upon the quality than upon the quantity of the
circulation. Of what value to any advertiser is a
Radical newspaper, which circulates by thousands
in tap-rooms, beerhouses, and shaving-shops, com-
pared to a Conservative newspaper, which finds its
readers among the substantial middle classes, the
merchants, the clergy, the gentry, and established
householders P Yet, by the publication of such
returns, the comparison of mere numbers is given,
and an impression the most erroneous is created.
Could the unstamped press be submitted to the
same ordeal, what an awful picture would be pre-
sented of profanity and poisonous trash, prepon-
derating over morality and common sense ; but
yet, to draw from such facts the inference that the
latter qualities were in the minority, would be as
false as the inference attempted to be drawn from
the circulation of newspapers. We have onl3 to
take the instance of our own town, where the cir-
culation of Radical papers far exceeds that of Con-
servative papers, and yet, at every election, there
is a majority of more than a thousand in favour of
Conservative principles. So much for the test
afforded by returns of stamps, and so much for
Mr. DISRA.ELI'S consistency.

THE first contingent of British troops for the
maintenance of the quarrel against Russia has
been despatched to the rendezvous at Malta, with
praiseworthy celerity; a supplemental addition to
the army estimates has called for fifteen thousand
more men, and the navy for the Baltic Sea is being
fitted out. The-war has not, however, commenced,'
and it is stated that a formal demand has been
made on the EMPEROR OF RUSSIA for the evacua-
tion of the Danubian Provinces by the Ist of May,
with the alternative of a declaration of war in the
event of a refusal. There is, therefore, a chance,
though it must be acknowledged a very remote one,
of war being avoided should the CZAR return to
reason, but every demonstration which he has yet
made shows a determination' to make no con-
cessions. Our London contemporary, The Press,
whose services in behalf of Conservative principles
entitles him to cordial support, has given a version
of the quarrel which at least bears the appearance
of probability, and may possibly account for the
extraordinary conduct of the PREMIER in the
early part of the affair. It is declared by Count
NESSELRODE, and the other Russian ministers
who have taken part in the negotiations, that the
catastrophe has been solely occasioned by a want
of moral courage on the part of the Earl of
ABERDEEN, which prevented his fulfilling a policy
which he believed to be right, and which he had
agreed with the EMPEROR OF RUSSIA to accom-
plish. It appears that shortly after the accession of
Sir ROBERT PEEL to the Premiership, with Lord
ABERDEEN as Foreign Secretary, the EMPEROR OF
RUSSIA proposed a renunciation of any further
attempts on the territories of Turkey, upon being
allowed to maintain his influence at Constantinople,
by a protection of the religious rights of the
subjects of the Porte belonging to the Greek
church; and the visit of the EMPEROR OF RUSSIA
to this country was with a view of cementing this
negotiation, to which Lord ABERDEEN consented.
When, however, the indiscreet claims of France to
the Holy Places were urged at the end of 1852,
Russian interference became inevitable ; and before
this was settled the accession of Lord ABERDEEN
to the English Government induced the EMPEROR
OF RUSSIA to think it a good opportunity to act
upon the policy with reference to the Greek church
in Turkey which Lord ABERDEEN had previously
sanctioned. Unfortunately, however, Lord PAL-
MERSTON was the colleague of Lord ABERDEEN,
but affairs proceeded so satisfactorily that it was
even semi-officially announced that all was
arranged, and that the MENSCIIIROFF ultimatum
had been accepted by the PORTE. It now appears
that while Lord CLARENDON, as Foreign Secretary,
was acting under the instructions of the PREMIER,
the English Ambassador, Lord. STRATFORD, was
acting at covert purposes until the withdrawal of
Mir SCIIIEOFF and the passage of the Pruth took
the question out of the Foreign Office, and made
it one for Cabinet consultation. The PREMIER,
however, for a time maintained a majority in his
own cabinet, and acted on the assumption that the
invasion of the Principalities was not intended as
a permanent aggression ; and this accounts for the
Vienna note, which the EMPEROR OF RUSSIA so
readily accepted, but to which, from the opposite
policy pursued by Lord STRATFORD, the SULTAN
oy TURKEY refused to accede. It is said that the
subsequent obstinacy of the EMPEROR arose from
the successes of the Turks ; for had the Russian
troops been able to storm Kalafat, the CZAR would
voluntarily have relinquished the Provinces,, and
been content, at least for the present, with any form
of the MENSCHIROFF note which he could have
secured. The Russians maintain that the present
lamentable state of affairs has been brought about
through the want of courage and siKerity in
Lord ABERDEEN ; in the first place, in not more
candidly instructing Lord STRATFORD, and in the
next place in not insisting on the acceptance by
the PORTE of the Vienna note. It therefore
appears, if we may credit this version of the affair,
that Lord ABERDEEN has, notwithstanding all his
professions, been labouring for the accomplishment
of that Russian policy which the world is now
going to war to prevent. It is clear, however,
that whatever may have been the probabilities of
his success, had he acted with the firmness and
resolution, for the want of which he is upbraided
by his Russian allies, the time has gone by for any
concession. The• cause has been submitted to the
arbitrement of Europe, and, not only will the CZAR
be compelled to retrace his steps, but to give
substantial
guarantees against any further en-
creachmente far the catemion of RU. territory.