The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1854-06-06 00:00:00

MRS. GRUNDY DECEIVED.

IT is really quite refreshing, now and then, to come across
a bit of genuine human weakness. It is not that we have
any peculiar sympathy with impostors. We regret, perhaps,
that their acuteness has been turned to so poor an account
as that of making capital out of the follies of their neigh-
bours, but we echo—vehemently echo—the voice of public
opinion, and denounce—as becomes indignant moralists—
the wickedness of human beasts of prey. Still, when
there is so much fine talk about common sense and know-
ledge of the world, when the most retired Jones, living in
the remotest suburb, is fain to boast his enormous supe-
riority over the last generation, we are glad when any-
thing occurs to bring us back to the truth. In this sense-
a fool is a blessing to his race—he acts as a foil to the rank
hypocrisy of the day. Besides, say what you will, a man
who is imposed upon may be weak, but you cannot dens-
that the fault is on the right side. Worth a thousand of
your hard-hearted, sharp-fingered men of the world, who
never sacrificed a moment's pleasure for the sake of a
fellow-creature, are the Grundys and Skimpoles who are
willing to incur a little ridicule rather than gain a cha-
racter for cunning at the expense of self-contempt.
But to come to our story. It is really true that in this
year 1854 an Englishman and his wife have been deluded
by an imposture which has formed the subject of some
scores of comedies and romances. Mrs. Grundy, of Bridge-
hall, in the county of Lancaster, is in want of a cook. She
is applied to by a woman, apparently about 50 years of
age, who, besides possessing all the requisite qualifications,
for her post, is withal of manners so engaging that her
offer is at once accepted, without even a character being
asked. Poor Mrs. Grundy ! the bait is swallowed. The
cuisine is admirable, but the same talent which has inns-
tered all the mysteries of cookery can achieve still greater
triumphs. By degrees the cook becomes the confidant
That winning smile, that dexterous grace, those savoury
dishes—what results have they not produced ! Here ends
act the first. When the curtain is drawn up again the
cook is seated in the drawing-room. From confidence
to friendship there has been a short step indeed ! How
is this ? It is simple enough. Such manners—such an
air of refinement were too good for a cook. Could it be
true—was there any mystery—was it possible that Phoebe
Ann Howitt (such is her name) had ever known better
days ? By degrees the plot was developed. The cook, -
seeing the impression she had made, followed up her
advantage, and won an easy victory. She announces, one
fine morning, to her credulous victim, that she is no cook
at all, but the Hon. Mrs. Scott Gordon. True, she has no
estates, she is even destitute of money ; but there are
estates in Ayrshire, property in Yorkshire, and the title of
Lady Gordon—all looming in the future. Mrs. Grmuly
believed every syllable of this cock-and-bull absurdity-
Even Mr. Grundy—probably an easy-going man under
petticoat rule—became the dupe of this high-born lady.
Not, it must be added, without hope of reward, for Lady
Gordon had resolved to disinherit her relatives, and the
estates should be divided between herself and the kind
friends who had raised her from the scullery to the drawing-
room. Scarcely had the ingenious fraud produced its
effect, scarcely had the happy Grundys begun to realise
their'splendid future, when their hopes seemed at once to
be fulfilled. The Ayrshire relative dies ; the trio (for the
Grundys are already connected by promise with the noble
heiress) have purchased their mourning, and are ready to
start for Ayrshire. Then, as good luck would have it, the
Yorkshire relative dies, the estates and title lapse—the
dream is fulfilled. The destination is forthwith changed-
The Grundys must first visit Newcomb-park. They arrive
at Manchester, when Lady Gordon is suddenly called
'away on special business ; her friends make vain search
for Newcomb-park in various parts of Yorkshire, return
to Bury, and learn that Lady Gordon had been there but
had "flitted" with all her goods. Still credulous 'stilt
hankering after the " pot of gold," they rush off again in
hot speed, but are at length convinced that the whole story
is an imposture, and that they must resign all hopes of
landed property and the Gordon connexion. Act third is.
at Bury, where Phoebe Ann Howitt, having been appre-
hended at Tiverton, is brought before the magistrates
on a charge of obtaining money under false pretend.
Mrs. Grundy declines to prosecute, and so concludes this
singular story. Who will now say that this age is less
credulous, less simple-minded than the last ? There is
Mormonism, with its repulsive sensuality, its mysterious
nonsense, its ignorant founder, attracting thousands of
men and women to a distant part of the world, which can
only be reached by enormous toil and at a vast expense.
There is table-turning, spirit-rapping, and Heaven knows
how many other impostures, ancient and modern, by whicls
fools are duped and rogues thrive. And now we have two
educated English people believing a palpable invention,
without apparently asking for proofs. The moral of the
story is, not that people should be hard-hearted, narrow-
minded, and believe nothing—but that they should use
their faculties and take proper measures for getting at the
truth.—Globe.--[We have been requested to state, in
reference to the above, as also to the account of the case
which appeared in the Manchester Guardian of Wed-
nesday last, that, although the main facts mentioned are
substantially correct, there is considerable inaccuracy and
exaggeration in the details. The impostor, who had been
apprehended at Tiverton, and whose examination at Bury
had been fixed for Wednesday last, was, in fact, brought
up on Tuesday evening before Richard Ashton, Esq.,
w hen it appeared that no criminal charge could be sub-
tantiated against her; and she was consequently die-
charged on her own recognizances.]

Messrs. J. W. and J. HAY, of this town, who have
.ac-
quired extensive fame as designers of Ecclesiasticallnulti-
ings, have just completed the Wynd Church at Glasgow-.
This church is one of fifty that a committee of the principal
gentlemen in Glasgow have resolved upon erecting in the
vryuds and lanes of the densely populated districts of the
city of Glasgow, with the view of evangelising the masses-
The church will accommodate between 600 and 700 per-
sons, and seems in every way adapted to the comfort and
convenience of the congregation. It is lighted by means
of two sun-lights, the invention of Mr. Edwards, of the
Liverpool gasworks. The cost of the site was £4OO, and
the building was contracted for twelve months ago, at
£1,903, and has been completed without one sixpence of
extra expense. As the Messrs. Hay have given such sa-
tisfaction to the committee, the same architects are to be
engaged for all the fifty churches, as suitable sites may be
obtained from time to time.

LAMMAS ASSIZE.—On Thursday the learned judges as-
sembled for the purpose of selecting their respective cir-
cuits. The following was the ultimate arrangement :
Home: the Lord Chief Baron of the Exchequer and Mr_
Justice Erle—Midland : Mr. Baron Parke and Mr. Justin
)laule.—Norfolk : The Lord Chief Justice of the Court of
Common Pleas and Mr. Justice Cresswell.—Northern
Mr. Baron Platt and Mr. Justice Crowder. —Oll
ton.—
Mr. Baron Alderson and Mr. Justice Crompton.—
Western en' ,ight_
Western : Mr. Justice Coleridge and 4r,
man. South Wales : Mr. JusticeZ
Wales : Mr. Baron Martin.—
Chief Justice of England,
STELLING PROM
Rodgers, a joiner, TuE barged. yesterday,'
as wLi
rr !sum' .
Police-court, with stealpsh
pi': pilbeilli,lsi—he I\°
ortrdh
IinsIIII, AFRICA.—JamI
in town.
before the
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a dressing glass, and a number
i together with a coat be-
of towels belonging' toar:i. The prisoner was detected
longing to the eR
ides away ; and after lie had made
carrying
a ramblintghestsatoele6netnatrt.
of the length of time he had been
withoutism having committed any offence, and
in Liverpool
expressing I regret that ever he had come to such a.-
bole, he I%IIS sentenced to two months' imprisonment.
GER —On Friday a charge of forgery
preferredCIIIRPEOP 15
I.7d.wprd Brooks, at Ashi on, secretary
was
to the order of Ancient Shopkeepers, who having obtained
£2O from the treasurer, returned a receipt purporting to.
be that of the Manchester and Liverpool District Bank,
where he should have deposited the money. The prisoner
was committed to the assizes for trial. On the previona
Monday he was committed to the sessions for trial on
a charge of obtaining RS, representing that one of the
'members was dead, and the money was required for his
funeral. The prisoner is one of a deputation who recently
waited on Lord Palmerston to oppose the Friendly Socie-
tiel Dill,

GRIFFITHS, NEWCONIBE, and CO.,
27, Rood-lane, London, or 13, James-street, Liverpool.

" LIVERPOOL" LINE OF AUSTRALIAN PACKETS
To sail about 10th June.
For MELBOURNE, Direct,
!'.44 \
k1....k The splendid A 1 Clipper Ship
..'il.ee Allro PWENIX,
-
_. _.. W. MOPPETT Commander ;
906 tons register ; 1,500 tons burthen. This fine ship will
land Passengers and Luggage on the Wharf, free of extra
charge, and will take a limited quantity of freight.—Apply to
the Owners, Messrs. P. MAGEE and JAs. LEVINGSTON,
Queen's-building., New Quay, or to
JAMES M. WALTHEW, 46, Chapel-street, Liverpool.

BLACK STAR" LINE or AUSTRALIAN PACKETS.
Landing Passengers and their Luggage free of charge.
First Ship.
4 For MELBOURNE,
.44
' , The fine new Clipper Ship
/A
FLORA TEMPLE,
1,769 tons register, 3,000 tons bnrthen,
.1. PicKETT, Commander.
This beautiful vessel has accommodation for passengers
that cannot be surpassed by any ship afloat.—Apply to
HENRY THOMAS ana CO., 44, Dale-street, Liverpool.
A SURGEON WANTED.

LIVERPOOL
"GOLDEN" LINE
ht: OF
if..Ag.aFe' PACKETS TO AUSTRALIA

For MELBOURNE, SYDNEY, and ADELAIDE,
Landing Passengers and Baggage on the Wharf, free of charge.
Ship. Tons Keg. Commander. To sail
141 NDO R 0
HERALD OF THE}
MORNING
SOUTH CAROLINA .. 1700 .. LEaK To follow.
GOLDEN FLEECE .... 1800 .. (New Ship) To follow.
GUIDING STAR 1475 .. J. JOHNSON .... To follow.
BRIDE OF THE SEA 1350 .. R. ELDER To follow.
MILES BARTON 1034 .W. KELLY To follow.
MORNING STAR 1333 .. E. J. ALLEN.... To follow.
The above are all first-class Clipper Vessels, regular
traders, and are commanded by men of experience and ability,
who will do all in their power to promote the comfort of pas-
sengers. Each ship carries an experienced Surgeon.--For
passage, &c., apply to
MILLERS and THOMPSON, 4, Drury lane,
Water. street, Liverpool.

LOADING IN SALTHOTISE DOCK.
"THISTLE" LINE OF PACKETS FOR AUSTRALIA.
For MELBOURNE, PORT PHILIP,
• The very superior A I at Lloyd's first-class
It.
, 6*, Frigate-built Ship
sE7e. JOHN KNOX,
P. KILLER, Commander;
1,194 tons register; 2,000, tons burthen. This splendid ship
sails fast; is coppered and copper-fastened ; the between
decks are very lofty. nine feet high, and the accommodation
not to be surpassed. All the berths are in enclosed rooms,
and each family can have a separate room, if agreed for.
Her commander is a gentleman who has had great experience
in the trade; and she will carry an experienced surgeon.—For
freight or passage al ply to the Owner.
DUNCAN GIBB, 31, Strand-street, Liverpool.
To be succeeded by the splendid new Clipper Ship
JAMES MiHEN EY, to sail early in July.
WANTED, Two experienced SURGEONS.

NOTlCE.—Passengers must have their Luggage alongside
the FITZJAMES on THURSDAY next, the Bth, and FRIDAY,
the 9th instant, and he prepared to embark on SATURDAY,
the 10th instant.

" WHITE STAR" LINE OF AUSTRALIAN PACKETS.
For MELBOURNE,
„, '4,, Landing Passengers and their Luggage at the
bq #A, Wharf, Free of Charge.
~ei;,.144.1t0 Passengers for SYDNEY. GEELONG. and ADE-
V:-....• •• • • LAIDE, Will be forwarded from Melbourne at
theexpense of the ship.
Ships. Captains. Tons. To sail.
FITZ TAMES PURDY 2500.. 10th June.
EMMA (new ship) UNDEEvrooO.2OOO.. 30th June.
NEW SHIP HALLORAN .. 2000.. 15th July.
'JOLDEN ERA (new ship) PEAT 2500.. To follow.
RED JACKET (new clipper).. REED 4300.
WHITE STAR (new clipper).. BnowN 4000..
MERMAID (new clipper) .... DEVEY 2500.
BLUE JACKET (new clipper) .Duc KETT. 4000..

LOADING BERTH, EAST SIDE SALTHOUSE DOCK.
Packet of the 10th June.
The Ship FITZJAMES.
The FITZJAMES, now on her third voyage, has gained the
reputation of being one of the most comfortable, as well as
the fastest, passenger-ships out of the port of Liverpool ; has
made the passage froth Quebec to Liverpool, land to land, in
fifteen 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,
as well as in her equipment throughout. The Owners feel
confident they will 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
yonveyance. Carries an experienced Surgeon.—Ap..iy to
PILKINGTON and WILSON,
Commercial.bui!dings, Water-street.

" WHITE STAR" LINE OF AUSTRALIAN PACKETS.
LOADING BERTH EAST SIDE OF CANNING DOCK.
Packet of the 30th Instant,
For MELBOURNE,
a •• Landing Passengers and their Luggage at the
Wharf. Free of Charge,
&Ye'
The new Clipper-ship EMMA.
SAMUEL UNDERWOOD, Commander;
1,100 tons register, 2,000 tone burthen.
"Passengers for SYDNEY, GEELONG, ADELAIDE, and LAUN.
CESTON forwarded from Melbourne at the expense of the Ship.
Has just completed her first voyage from the United States,
and proved herself to be a fast and comfortable Ship. She is
modelled upon the same lines and by the builder-of the cele-
brated Ship REFUGEE. Noted for having made the fastest
passage on record—namely, 23 days from New Orleans to
Liverpool—it is fully expected that, with the additional
length, the Emms. trill prove to be a faster Ship. She is now
being fitted up in the most complete and commodious style,
the ventilation will be found on inspection of a most perfect
character, and the Owners have every confidence in placing
this Vessel on the Berth as one worthy the attention of in-
tending Emigrants.—Apply to the Owners
PILKINGTON and WILSON,: Liverpool,
try a rr., ••

BLACK BALL" LINE OP AUSTRALIAN PACKETS.

This Line since its establishment has conveyed more Passen-
R7s to Australia than any other in the Kingdom, and their
Ships have made the quickest Voyages on record; namely,
Inclndin MARCO POLO,
g detention abroad, First Voyage, 5 Months 21 Days.
Ditto, Second Ditto, 6 Months.
Ditto
'I NaD I A NThi
Qrdu DEitEtoN, 6 Months 4 Days.
Including detention' broad, First Voyage, 6' Months 10 Days.
Being thecointolyoerrerlV-established Line of
saant ing between
x LIVERp.PaOO..eLniteredtoMELBQURNE,
/Forwarding
ANDELAIDE, SYDNEY,
.., ~,..,,,._ ' GEELONG, and LA.,l7wNeelEiSaTsoaeast Ship's Expense.
Carries a full Band of Music,
gammon,
and Draft Boards, for the amusement of taließack
All Passengers and Luggage landed on thßeoPVktilkTiebeftrenrjsrf;. eefrestn.h e
These Ships are all constructed by the First
Day, including M‘KAY, of Boston, and HALL, of
Ship. Reg. Bur. Capt. Date.
OLIVER LANG. new 1275.. 2500.. MANNING.. June 15
STAR OF THE EAST
CLASMERDEN 1768.. 3000.. BENNETT .To follow
MARCO POLO 1625.. 3000.. M`DoNNELL
CONSTANCE 1109.. 2000...11ILLWARD.
CHAMFIONomn SEAS )
new 2280.. 3500.. NEWLANDS
JAMES BAINES, new .... 2400.. 4000.. GARDNER..
INDIAN QUEEN. 1040.. 2000.. MILLS ....
.ELIZ. HARRISDN, new 1404.. 2600.. JACKSON ..
BONNIE JEAN, new Aber- } 2000.. 3000.. M`CARTH Y.
deen Clipper
SCHOM BERG, new 2300. 3500.. DAGUID....
SALDANHA 1565..3000.. Fr NLAY....
LIGHTNING, new 2000.. 3500.. FoRBES .....
OCEAN CHIEF 1220.. 2000.. Tonix —
JOHN AND LUCY 1235.. 2000.. BREWER ...

The above Ships are of the largest class, are commanded by
men of experience and ability, who will take every precaution
to promote the health and comfort of the Passengers. They
also carry experienced Surgeons.
Drafts and Exchange for any amount, at sight, on Mel-
bourne, Sydney and Adelaide.
For terms of Freight, Passage, &c., apply to the Owners,
JAMES BAINES and CO.,
6 C ook-street, Liverpool.
N.B.—All the Ships of this Line wi,ll continue, as heretofore,
to take Steam as far as practicable,

GREAT BRITAIN TO AUSTRALIA,
CARRYING A MAIL.
NOTICE TO PASSENGERS & SHIPPERS.
The GREAT BRITAIN, S.S.,
• -.A1441/4 will be despatched
00rab. For MELBOURNE PORT PHILIP,
10th June,
booking Passengers for SYDNEY, ADELAIDE, LAUNCESTON,
and GEELONG. Cargo can now be sent alongside.
PASSAGE £3O To 70 Gut NE.Aa.
No extra luggage will be received after THIS DAY (Tues-
day), the6th instant ; no other luggage (hat boxes and carpet
bags excepted) after TO-MORROW (Wednesday), the 7th. All
Lower Cabin Passengers must be on board the vessel, in the
Wellington Dock, by Nine, A.M., on FRIDAY next, the 9th, to
be passed by the Government Inspector. The Ship will leave
the Dock and proceed to sea on SATURDAY next, the 10th
instant.
Letters can be posted at any Post-office, but must be
addressed "per Great Britain via Liverpool," prepaid.
Newspapers must each have on a Id. postage stamp.
Apply to GIBBS, BRIGHT, and CO., Liverpool.

" EAGLE" LINE OF PACKETS FOR AUSTRALIA.
To the consignment of BRIGHT BROTHERS, and Co., Me? -
bo e, who provide Steamers and Lighters for Landing
their Passengers, Luggage, and Cargo, immediately on th
Vessel's arrival in Hobson's Bay.
Will soil on the 28th June.
For MELBOURNE, PORT PHILIP,
ho,NOt Forwarding Passengers to SYDNEY & ADELAIDE,
ee The splendid Clipper Ship
BEE,
Captain RAISBECK
2,000 tons burthen. Now loading in Sandon Dock. Has
first-rate Passenger Accommodation.—Apply to
GIBBS, BRIGHT, and CO., Liverpool.

THE "FOX" LINFOF PACKETS. ESTABLISHED 1828,

NOTICE TO PASSENGERS PER QUEEN OF THE SEAS.
All Passengers must be down with their Luggage not later
than MONDAY next, as she will go into the River on TUES-
DAY MORNING, the 13th instant.

-Can take a few tons light freight, by special agreement, if
shipped at once.
Loading east aide Waterloo Dock.
For MELBOURNE, direct,
The splendid new Clipper Ship
01424, QUEEN OF THE SEAS,
CHARLES GARDNER, Commander,
(Well known in the Australian trade;)
A 1 at Lloyd's ; 1,337 tons per register; coppered and copper-
fastened ; and one of the fastest clippers afloat. Has a few
Berths disengaired in the First and Second Cabin, at Low
Rates, it immediate application is made to
HENRY FOX, 2, King-street.

To follow the above, with quick despatch.
For MELBOURNE, direct
4"4"A\ The magnificent first-class Ship
; , ..scle: DELGANY,
. . THOMAS HAYES, Commander,
(Who has had great experience in the passenger trade ;)
A 1 at Lloyd's ; coppered and copper-fastened. This ship is
a regular trader to Australia, and has splendid accommoda-
tion for a few passengers.—For freight or passage apply to
HENRY FOX, 2, King-street.

" TEMPERANCE" LINE OF PACKETS FROM
LIVERPOOL TO AUSTRALIA.

Sails under a neuttal flag, and carries a full
Band and a splendid Library.
For MELBOURNE,
_ y The American Clipper-built Frigate
ORACLE;
A 1 ; 2,000 tons; is the most magnificent vessel ever built.
She is now loading in the Victoria Dock, Liverpool, and all
intending emigrants are invited to inspect the arrangements,
which have given the greatest satisfaction to passengers
from London, and are unsurpassed by any other line. She
will sail on the 15th June. The dietary, &c., as heretofore, is
sumptuous. There are a few berths disengaged. Rates from
£2O to 50 guineas.—For particulars of freight or passage
apply to

To succeed the SUPERB.—Has three-fourths of
0 AO
her cargo engaged.
e!:?;, For DEMERARA,
f.:thlit\\,-. The first-class Barque LORD ELGIN,
ALEX. M'CLELLAND, Master ;
352 tons.—For terms of freight or passage, haying excel-
lent accommodation, apply to
__

GEORGE BOOKER and CO.

Ziniteb Mates.

" ST. GEORGE'S" LINE •OF 'PACKETS.

For NEW YORK.

Loading in Waterloo Dock, and will positively

sail on the 13th instant,

The splendid first-class fast-sailing American
tee,
Clipper Packet-ship

EDWARD STANLEY,

Captain G. W. ROBINSON ;

This very superior ship is 1,300 tons register; onnyear old,
and on her third voyage; built of the choicest materials in
the United States, under particular inspection ; and, as a
conveyance for fire Goods, she is unsurpassed. Goods re-
ceived, if there be room, to Midnight of MONDAY next, the
12th instant —For terms of freight or cabin passage, having
very superior accommodation, apply to

A. TAYLOR and CO.
Freight will be collected in New York at 44:130 to the
pound sterling.

Agent in New York—DAVID OGDEN, Esq.
A SURGEON WANTED.

TAPSCOTT'S AMERICAN PACKET OFFICES,
GENERAL OFFICE.. OLD HALL, OLDH ALL-STREET.
PASSENGER OFFICE.. ST. GEORGE'S-BUILDINGS,
REGENT-ROAD.
The following
FIRST-CLASS PACKETS
as ,0,„ will be de/patched on their appointed days, as
under
For NEW YORK.

To sail.
COMPROMISE, ZEREGA 2OOO tons.. This Day.
GALENA, LEAVITTB 2OOO tons.. 10th June,
EDWARD STANLEY, Rost NSON 2500 tons.. 15th June.
BENJAMIN ADAMS, DRUMMOND 2500 tons..
WM. TAPSCOTT (new), BELL 3000 tons..
ARCTIC. J. ZEREOA 2000 tons..
CENTURION, COOMBS 2OOO tons..
E. Z., HARTSHORNE lBOO tons..
FOREST KING. ALLEN 2000 tons..
COOSAWATTEE (new), J. PAXTON 2000 tons..
NORTHAMPTON, REED 2500 tons..
A. Z., CHANDLER 1800 tons.. --
WEST POINT. MULLINER 2000 tons..
ANDREW FOSTER, HOLBERTON 2OOO tons..
SHAMROCK (new), DOANE 3OOO tons..
PROGRESS, CHASE 3000 tons..
CONTINENT, E. B. DRUmmoND 2000 tons..
EMPIRE (new), ZEREGA 2000 tons..
PHILANTHROPIST, WILSON 1800 tons..
HELIOS, NAsoN 2OOO tons..
KOSSUTH. DAWSON 2550 tons..
DREADNOUGHT (new), SAN tTELS 2500 tons..
ADRIATIC, JACK l5OO tons..
ALBION (new), WILLIAMS 2OOO tons..
CHARLES BUCK, SMALUE 2OOO tons..
EMERALD ISLE, CORNISH 2000 tons..
And succeeding Packets every Five Days.