The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1838-10-12 00:00:00

OPINIONS OF THE PBESS.

" This system of Short-hand will be found one of the mos
complete that has ever been issued front the press—indeed,
we might say the most complete. Utility and simplicity are
the main objects which the author has kept in view. A per-
fect master of the instructions which Mr. Foster has given,
will enable any one to take down, verbatim, the words of the
most rapid speaker. Nor is this the only advantage which
will accrue from an acquaintance with this system • the fa-
cility with which the sissies may be afterwards read is a con-
sideration of very great importance. The alphabetical cha-
racters have the recommendation of extreme
The signs for combination of letters, and the arbitraries, or
marks for words, will be found highly conducive to expedition
in writing. In this department the author has been eminently
successful. To Ladies or Gentlemen who may wish to mas-
ter the useful art of stenography, we can cordially tecom-
mend this work, by which a student of ordinary ability, espe-
cially if a quick writer, may be enabled in a very short time
to take down literal reports of sermons and speeches. We
may add, that the professional short-band writer may also
derive much instruction front this compendium.—Liverpool
Standard.
"This is an exceedingly clever, instructive, and well writ-
ten production. Generally speaking, works on stenography
are not sufficiently entertaining and attractive to obtain nu-
merous readers; but we will do Mr. Foster the justice to say,
that he has thrown much that is highly-interesting in his
" plain instructions," and has very happily blended the enter-
taining with the useful. Our author's principal object ap-
pears to be to instruct the uninitiated ; but we think his work
will prove valuable in many respects even to those whose
profession it is to practise the art. Of consre his system must,

in a great measure, partake of those previously in existence,
but as regards the distinctness and decision of his vowel cha-
racters, it is superior to any we have seen. His examples and
illustrations are also exceedingly good, and the various les-
sons are given with a plainness and perspicuity which must
greatly facilitate the learner's progress. In short, to all who
anxious to obtain a speedy and accurate knowledge of the art
of stenogsaphy, earnes!ly recommend the work "—Man-
chester Courier.

" We are of opinion that the last essay on stenography
must almost of necessity be the best, and that the person
most qualified to treat of it is a practical reporter. Isit•. Fos-
ter's enthusiastic admiration of the art, has, we think, led
him a little too far; but it by no means detracts from the va-
lue of information derived from his own personal observation
and experience as a reporter, which is now offered to the
public in a cheap and accessible form."—Liverpool Mercury.
"We can with confidence pronounce Mr. Foster's system
a good one. Constant practice is absolutely necessary for
any one who wishes to be a first-rate short-hand writer,
either on this or on any other system ; but we believe that a
thoroughly-practised writer of short•hand would find it easier
to follow a rapid speaker• with this than with any other system.
It also possesses the very great advantage of. being easily
readable when written."—Liverpool Times.
"From a hasty glance through the pages,
.we pronounce it
excellent."—Lancashire Herald.

"Mr. Foster we know has had much practical experience
in the art, and it is practical experience alone that can
enable an individual to form a correct judgment of any par-
ticular• system. Mr. Foster has, it appears, tried three se-
veral systems, and has fixed upon that which he deems the
best. On this he has made such improvements as, in the
course of his practice, seemed best calculated to secure fa-
cility. With his judgment matured by constant cnnsidera•
tion of the subject, he tells us that the system which he has.
now presented to the public possesses many advantages over
those most in use, with which he is acquainted."—Liverpool
Albion.

" We think its alphabetical characters are extremely sim-
ple, and that the signs for pluralities of letters, and the ar-
bitraries, which are more peculiarly the author's own improve-
ments, are highly conducive to expedition, without inducing
any corresponding difficulty in deciphering. While Mr. Pos-
ter's orbitraries and double and triple consonants are More
numerous than those of other systems that we have met with,
they seem all well adapted for practice, and if so, they cannot
but be regarded as a material aid to the short-hand writer."
—Liverpool Courier. .

"Mr. Foster, in this little work, has given to the world the
result of his own practical experience as a short-hand writer.
In the two.great requisites of short-band writing—expedition
and an easy facility in deciphering the characters when writ-
ten—the present system is superior, we conceive, to most of
the popular works on the same subject. Persons wishing to
give the requisite application to the study of short-hand, will
find in Mr. Foster's manual everything they require. The
practicability of the system is best tested by Mr. Foster's re-
putation as an accomplished stenographer.—Liverpool Chro-
nicle.

It is our opinion that the reporter is a far more efficient

tutor in the art of stenography than they who, however well
acquainted with it theoretically, have but little practise; be-
cause, in the former case you are most likely to be presented
with a system perfected to the point of practical utility, while
in the latter it is ten to one but you are taught a system which
is found to fail upon trial, and which way require years of
alteration, amendment, and practice to render it serviceable.
We must admit that Mr. Foster's system appears to us a very
excellent one; that its capabilities are equal to all demands
upon it is evident from his own practise; and that it is laid
down clearly and judiciously, will be apparent to any one
who peruses the book."— Liver pool Journal.
" The little knowledge we possess of this very useful art
enables its to state that Mr. Foster's system appears to us a
very practical and easy one, and therefore a very good one.
The work is cheap and very iutelligble, and we have no
hesitation in recommending it to those who are desirous of
becoming proficieets in the art, and to all who desire to have
any knowledge of it."—Metropolitian. Conservative Journal
and Chorcii of England Gazettes.

AXONS. LE DRAY, SURGEON-DENTIST, from the
_MI • Firm of LE DRAY & CO., London.
SCURVY IN THE GUMS EFFECTUALLY REMOVED,
ARTIFICIAL TEETH SUPPLIED,
WITINUT WIRES, SPRINGS, OR CLASPS.
LOOSL TEETH FASTENED.

AND FILLING DECAYRD TEETH WITH MINERAL MAIII,IOItATUAI

MONS. LE DRAY & CO., Surgeon-Dentists, respectfully
uform the nobility, gentry, and inhabitants of Liverpool and
Is vicinity, that they have opened an Establishment perma-
lently at No. 70, S i.;EL-sTREET, eight doors from Berry-
treet. They continue to fill' up the cavities of decayed teeth

with the Mineral Marmoratnin', without the least pain, heat,
or pressure, it is placed into the cavity in an almost liquid
state, and in a few seconds gets hard, preventing and curing
the tooth-ache, arrasting all further progress of decay, and
rendering the operation of extraction unnecessary. The mi-
neral not only converts a mere shell into a sound and useful
tooth, but by completely stopping up the cavity prevents
effectually that unpleasant taint of the breath which invaria-
bly accompanies a decayed tooth.
Among the various disoiderS of the teeth and gums, there
is none more destructive in their effects, or inure generally
prevalent than scurvy, and it is well known that the loss of
teeth arises more from this cause than any other. It affects
individuals of all ages and of all -constitutions, and is the
primary cause of tooth ache and decay; to those so affected
Mons. *Le Dray and Co. have to inform them, that they can
effectually remove this destructive complaint by a single ap-
plication without the slightest, pain.
Artificial and natural teeth, of surpassing beauty, fixed from
one to a complete set, without extracting the roots or giving
any pain, without springs, wires, or ligatures, answering all
the purposes of mastication and articulation, remaining per-
fectly secure in their places, and may be taken out and repla-
ced 6y the wearer with the greatest facility—at the following
Paris charges :
A single Artificial Tooth £o 10 0
A complete Set 5 5 0
A complete Set of Natural Teeth on fine
gold plate
An entire Set of Natural or Terro-Me-
tallic Teeth, highly finished, in the first
style, with fine gold sockets, usually
charged Forty Guineas
Loose teeth fastened, arising either from age, disease, or
mercury, and deficiencies of palate effectually remedied. Ar-
tificial teeth out of repair, remodelled to fit the mouth, and
restored equal in beauty and durability to their original state.
Attendance from nine till seven, and on Sundays from nine

11 two.
No. 70, Seel-street, Eight Doors froodierry-stroet,
Liverpool.

ON SALE, • •
PATENT WIRE ROPE, FOR STANDING RIGGING.
TESTS OF PATENT WIRE AND BEAM ROPES,
Skewing the comparative Size, Weight, and Strength of one
Fathom etch in leigth.
1
Size of Potent w ~,,i Equal to a Size of 1,,,,, Equation
Wire Rope. (15" • Strain. Hempen Rope. ' "n' ' Strain.
Inchys. lbs. oz. Tns. Cwt, inches. lbs. us. 'lns. Oat
1 - 0 15 i 1 , 5 2 1 2 1 5
lh 1 2 1 1 15 21 1 11 1 15
1 1 4 2 10 3 2 4 2 10
I-- f 163 10 31 323 10
.- 1 9 4 17 4 3 1 4 17
1;
3 111 5 6
41
5-. 4 14 5 6
1 1 14 6 15
6 U 6 15
17 2 3 7 5 51 7 9 7 5
21 2 9 811 6 9 (.) 811
. 211
3 1 9 4 10 0 9 18
2i: 41112 18 5
7 12 3 12 5
3 5 4 15 6 8 14 315 6
31. 6 0 19 7 . 9 19 619 7
3 7 1 21 6 10 25 C 24 6
41 11 529 5 11 311 029 5
41 15 12 35 4 12 36 835 41
N. IL—The above 'l'able is founded on careful and repeated
[ests, the Wire Rope having been prepared, parceled, served,
and painted, fit to be secured to the mast-head and ship's
Ride
t.
C The Hemp Ropes are estimated without being thus
~..1 .. cl. _I• il: •

N. B.—The above Table is founded on car
tests, the Wire Rope having been prepared,
and painted, fit to be secured to the mass
sides. The Hemp Ropes are estimated wil
fitted, for Standing Rigging.
Apply to

ROBERT
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DROFESSOR SWEDOUR'S HYGEIAN HERB
PILLS, for the effectual extirpation of every species
and symptom of the SYPHILITIC DISEASE, and the
disorders arising from improper treatment.
Prepared and sold by the site Proprietor, at
No. 42, SEEL-STREET, LIVERPOOL.
In boxes at 2s. 9d. and 4s. 6d. each.

Warranted not to contain COPAIBA, CUBEBS, or any

deleterious ingredient.
* * With each Box is given a Treatise on Venerea
and Syphilitic Diseases, with observations on seminal weak-
ness &c. &c., containing hints worth knowing by those who
are, or have been sufferers to this dreadful and devastating
malady.

Dr..DAVIESON continues to direct his attention to those
disorders arising from the too free and indiscr►minate in-
dulgence of the passions, which not only occasion a numer-
ous train of nervous alTect ions, but also entails on its votaries
all the enervating imbecilities of old age. In that distressing
state of debility and deficiency, whether the consequence of
baneful habits, excessive drinking, or any other cause by
which the powers of the constitution become enfeebled, he
offers a firm, safe, and speedy restoration to sound and vigor-
ous health.

It is a melancholy fact that thousands fall victims to the
venereal disease, owing to the unskilfulness of illiterate men,
who, by the use of that deadly poison, Mercury, ruin the con-
stitution. When the great Doctor Swedour became Pro-
fessor at Leyden University, he conferred an invaluable be-
nefit upon mankind by the discovery of his grand Panacea,
for the cure of this deplorable complaint. Never did a dis-
covery excite a greater sensation, it was sought after with
avidity, and used with undeviating success in the most
minute and intricate cases of the delicate complaint. for the
cure of which they have been so long celebrated. The fame
of these Pills throughout Germany, caused their speedy in-
troduction into almost every country. The certainty with
which they were continually administered can be attested by
many thousands. In fact, during the long continental war
they were the inseparable companion and safeguard of the
soldier, in all cases where the slightest suspicion of infection
was entertained. What medicine can be more appropriate
than that which has given such general satisfaction ? The
II ygeian H erh Pills root out every particle of insidious poison,
purifying in their progress the whole mass of fluids. They
not only remove the disease, but renovate by their action
the different functions of the body expelling the grosser hu-
mours, and in a manner so mild and imperceptible as to
convince the most sceptical of their astonishing and un-
equalled powers. They neither contain mercury florally other
mineral, and may be taken without the slightest suspicion
of discovery—they require no restraint of diet, loss of time,
or hindrance of business, but effect a complete cure, without
the least exposure to the patient. At any period when the
slightest suspicion may exist, it will be well to have recourse
to the Hygeian Herb Pills, for when taken before the disease
has made its appearance it acts as a certain preventive, by
moving the complaint effectually and secretly. The deplor-
able state in which many persons have been when visiting
the proprietor, fiom the use of mercury, renders it impera-
tively necessary to caution the public against that dangerous
mineral when injudiciously administered.
These Pills should form a portion of all Medicine Chests,
by sea and land, and ought neverto be omitted by any person
going a long voyage or journey. their properties are such
that neither heat nor cold will injure their quality, or pre-
vent the due effects on the constitution.
Dr. Davieson will attend daily at his residence, from Eight
in. the morning- until Ten at night, (on Sundays from Nina
till Two,) where he gives advice to all applicants taking any
ofhis preparations, IVITHOUT A FEE.
Letters (post-paid) enclosing a remittance, answered by
return, and Medicines punctually,transmitted to any ad-
dress either by initials or name.
NP- 42. SPF,L.STREET,PV&BrOOL