The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1841-10-15 00:00:00

'LOCAL NEWS,

EXTENSIVE SAL& OF WOOLS.—Yesterday a sale of a very
large quantity of foreign wools took place at the Wool Sales-
room, adjoining the office of Mr. Abram Gartside, wool-
broker, Bretherton's-buildings, North John-street, and the
prices obtained, considering the general depression in the
commercial world, showed, we are glad to say, that this
branch of trade is in a flourishing and progressive condition.

The quantity to be offered (yeste;day acid this day) was about
6,000 bales, and comprised Australian, East India, West
India, Buenos Ayres, Turkey, Russian Lambs', South Atne-

rican, &c. ; and, as wasevince-d by the attendance, the occasion
became one of almost national interest. The room, recently

formed by Mr. Gart-side, on the second floor in the spacious

and elegant range of buildings, and opened for the first time,
is-peculiarly-suited for:the-purpose of sales,--much superior
to Garrow's, in London,—both for its size and accommoda-
tion. It forms an oblong square, with a floor, or area, of
about 115 square yards, and is lighted by five large windows.
It was crowded throughout the day, and the sale proceeded
with great animation, the prices too being fully equal to those
obtained at the late London sale. The wools *ere not, on
this occasion, of what are called " a choice flock," but all of
a fair middling quality. They were sold in small lots, and
were rapidly knocked down at the following range of prices :

CLOTHING WOOLS.
First Quality ls. 6d. to ls. 9d. per lb.
Second Quality . ls. 4d. to ls. 6d. „
Locks and Greasy Wools.. Bd. to ls. 2d. ,
The sale commenced at 12 o'clock, and continued till about
five. It will be resumed to-morrow, principally in low wools,
A considerable lot of Alpaca's has yet to be sold. This fine
long-stapled wool is in great demand—the white being worth
ls. 9d. ; the black ls. 6d. ; and the brown Is. 3d. per pound.
We should add that a grand lunch was served in a large
warehouse-room adjoining the sales' room, and in the pre-
mises behind. Probably upwards of 200 individuals rushed
into it to obtain a share of the good things—sandwiches,

brandy, and soda-water, &c.--and a most amusing " scram-
ble" took place, in which, notwithstanding the great outcry
for free trade, every one exhibiting a decided penchant for

monopoly-.
CARNATIONS.—FIorists and those who delight in their
gardens, are referred to Mr. Willmer's advertisement, which

appears elsewhere. •
The Bishop of Chester has been pleased to appoint the
Rev. Charles O'Neill Pratt, Curate of Middlewich, to the
curacy of Christ Church, Macclesfield, vacant by the ap-
pointment of the Rev. Mr. Pollock to St. Helen's.
THE LIVERPOOL INFIRMARY.—We beg to direct the
attention of our readers to the announcement, in another
place, of a sermon to be preached on behalf of this institution.
It only needs to be known that the funds are at.present

several hundred pounds below the expenditure, mid- that a
still further deficiency will be experienced without timely

and liberal aid on the part of thCpublic. We cannot sup-
pose that our humane and public spirited townsmen will
suffer so noble a charity to languish for want of adequate

support.
ST. HELEN'S SUNDAY SCHOOLS.—On Sunday last, two
very excellent sermons were preached in St. Helens Church,
by the newly-appointed incumbent, the Rev. Wm. Pollock.
Great anxiety seemed to prevail to hear the reverend gentle-
man on his first coming to preside over his new flock. The
congregation were well pleased, and appeared to be truly
thankful to the trustees for their appointing such an eloquent
advocate in the room of the Rev. J. Furnival. After each
sermon a collection was made, and the handsome sum of
nearly £5O was thrown into the Lord's treasury, to be applied
to " train up children in the way that they should go!'

ST. PETER'S WARD.—Mr. Bright remarked, at a meet-
ing of the liberal electors, on Monday night, that St. Peter's
Ward was the Gibraltar of the reform cause. He was re-
minded that there was another Gibraltar—Castle-street Ward.
We are glad to say, that notwithstanding the fancied impreg-
nability of the party, with their two Gantliars, the con-
servatives do not yet despair of dislodging them. Mr.
Ebenezer Rae will, we are informed, assault the first-named
Gibraltar, and we have no doubt will do as Englishmen have
done to Gibraltar before—take it.
ACCIDENT TO MR. DOWLING.—On Monday week an
accident occurred to Mr. Dowling, the commissioner of
police, similar to that which recently befel Sir Joshua Walms-
ley. Mr. Dowling had been spending -the evening with a
friend, and had sat at a table a considerable time with his
leg in one position. As he was walking home, one of the
tendons of the calf suddenly -snapped, with a sound resem-
bling the crack of a whip. As he was rendered, for the
time, incapable of progression, he was placed in a coach and
conveyed home, when he was attended by Mr. Banner,
surgeon, who ordered leeches, and took such other measures
as were proper. Mr. Dowling is rapidly recovering ; rest of
the limb being all that is required to perfect the cure.
NESTON.—A meeting was held at the Savings' Bank, on
Monday, for the purpose of agreeing on the re-pewing of
the body of the church, in order to furnish more accommo-
dation for the parishioners. It appears, that although the
parish contains about 5,000 souls, and a great majority of
these are the labouring population, yet there is not, bona
fide, one sitting which the poor can claim as appropriated to
their use. The expenses are to be defrayed by subscription.
The Hon. Lloyd Mostyn, M.P., has subscribed £5O ; J. W.
Lyon Winder, Esq., £25 ' • and Joseph Lyon Esq., £25. A
general subscription will immediately be opened, and an
application made to the Church Building Society. Joseph
Lyon, Esq., the last-named gentleman, recently made the
handsome onation of £lOO to the Neston National Schools,
and has exerted himself much in behalf of the rising popula-
tion of the parish.
RIVAL SHOPKEEPERS.—A young man, named Peel, a
shopman in the service of Messrs. Shingler and James, dra-
pers, of the Old Haymarket, was charged, on Tuesday, be-
fore Mr. Rushton. on the information of a Mr. Richards, a
shopman employed by Mr. Jones, also a draper in the same
street. with having thrown missiles at Mr. Jones's shop win-
dow. Mr. Davenport appeared for the complainant; Mr.
Wardle for the defendant. It seems that, a little more than
a week ago, some person or persons threw stones through
Mr. Jones's shop window, and broke two panes of glass.
Mr. Jones believing the window to have been broken malici-
ously, subsequently caused bills to be exhibited, in which he
offered a reward of £5 for the discovery of the offender. The
circumstances detailed in the case which was brought before
the court, transpired subsequently to the breaking of the win-
dow above alluded to. Mr. Davenport called Mrs. Jones,
wife of Mr. Jones, the shopkeeper. Mrs. Jones stated that,
about ten minutes past eight o'clock yesterday evening week,
she saw Mr. Peel in the middle window (the window of an
upper room) of Messrs. Shingler and James's premises. She
saw him
first throw a piece of brick, which alighted on the
cover of cellar attached to her premises. He then threw
three penny pieces,*all of which fell a little short of the shop
windows. She was up stairs at this time. She ran down
and informed her husband, and he went out to call a police-
officer. Shortly afterwards she saw Peel in a light-coloured
dress, which was different from that which he bad worn up
stairs, enter the shop of his employers, and laugh heartily.
Another witness corroborated Mrs. Jones's testimony; but
several gentlemen stated that Mr. Peel never left the shop
the whole of the evening in question. Mr. Rushton said he
had no doubt that a great deal of injury had been done to
Mr. Jones, and that he had been systematically annoyed • if
not by Mr. Peel, at least by some person in the same build-
ing. He could not reject the evidence of Mrs. Jones, who
stated that she had seen penny pieces and a brick thrown at
the windows. He thought, however, that she had been mis-
taken in the person. There might have been a mistake in
this particular, and he must, therefore, dismiss the case. He
wished parties to observe, however, that if any thing else
occurred of this nature, they would find the law too strong
for them. He had no doubt as to the quarter from whence
the annoyance came, and he would take such precautions as
would give Mr. Jones effectual protection.
DISPENSARY FOR CONSUMPTION AND DISEASE OF THE
HEART.—We are informed, .and have no doubt of the ac-
curacy of our information, that the number of peisons re-
quiring advice for consumption and disease of the heart, at this
institution, have, within the last month, more than doubled.
It is contrary to our practice, in referring to public insti-
tutions, to notice particular cases ; but some, (both of the
heart and lungs,) successfully treated, have already attracted
so much notice, as to induce us to call the attention of our
readers to a book kept at the dispensary, from which a list of
references may be obtained.
MELANCHOLY SUICIDE.—On Wednesday last an inquest
was held upon the body of a person unknown, aged about
30, who had taken away his life by cutting his throat in a
lodging-house in Nash-street, Scotland-road, on Wednesday
morning. Ann Gore, the occupier of the house, deposed that,
when deceased applied for lodgings he was severely foot sore,
having walked from Bolton to Liverpool on the previous day.
After taking a little refreshment, deceased retired to rest. On
the following morning he complained of having blistered feet,
and requested witness to purchase a pair of stockings for him.
Deceased was sittin,, by the fire when she left the house. On
her return she found him leaning forward on his chair, ap
parently unwell. She inquired how he felt, but received no
answer. Observing some blood near his seat, she discovered
that be had cut his throat with a table-knife which had been
left on the table. She immediately raised an alarm, but be-
fore surgical assistance could be obtained, he expired. De-
ceased was unknown in the town. Joseph Bates, a police-
officer, stated that he had searched the clothes of the de-
ceased, and found in his trousers' pocket, a blue and white
cotton handkerchief, with nine sovereigns, and six half-crowns
tied in the corner of it, and in another pocket, one shilling
and five-pence in copper. The coroner here recommended
an adjournment, in order, if possible, to discover his friends,
supposed to be residing in Manchester or Bolton. Deceased
was about five feet seven inches in height, with light brown
hair. He wore a brown pilot-cloth great coat, with velvet
collar, barragon trousers and waistcoat, and a new check
shirt.

DREADFUL ACCIDENT : Two CHILDREN KILLED.—On
Wednesday afternoon, as a number of children were collect-
ing sand from the old quarry in Park-road, the earth above
suddenly gave way, and, falling with great force, buried two
of them in the rubbish. Mr. Hennesey, whose workshop is
nearly opposite, seeing a number of children running from
the spot, inquired the cause, and, on ascertaining what it
was, took his two sons and a workman with him, and at the
imminent peril of their own lives, commenced clearing away
the atones which had fallen ; nor did they desist till the
bodies of the little sufferers were extricated, and they were
assured that no other person was under the fallen mass. The
place had been dug so far under as almost to resemble a cave,
and it is very singular that an old man, who was busily em-
ployed digging further in, was taken out unharmed. A
stone nearly a ton weight had fallen on the two children,
which crushed them so dreadfully as to render it extremely
difficult to recognise them. One of them was known merely
by the earrings she wore ; the other, as far as we know, is
not yet claimed. The inquest will be held this day.
SUICIDE.—An inquest was held on Wednesday before P.
F. Curry, Esq., respecting the death of Christopher Red-
mayne, who committed suicide by hanging himself in his
bedroom on the eve ng of Tuesday last. It appeared from
the evidence of his diffe that the deceased was an ironmonger,
but had been unfortunate in business. On Tuesday evening
he came home rather the worse for liquor. He undressed
one of the children and took it up stairs to bed, previously
requesting some supper. She called him to his supper, but,
no answer being returned, she lighted a candle and went up
stairs, when she found the deceased hanging by his necker-
chief, which was fastened to the bed-post. She ran down
stairs directly and called a neighbour in, who cut him down.
Deceased had been ill last summer with inflammation in the
bowels, and ever since then he had been very low in spirits,
and more reserved than he used to be. Witness never saw
anything in his manner to lead her to think that he was out
of his mind. He often said he was tired of his life, as no-
thing thrived with him. Verdict—Temporary insanity.
EXTENSIVE ROBBERY FROM THE PERSON.—In our last
we stated that an American, named Thomas Kelly, had been
robbed by two prostitutes, named Ellen Wynn and Mary
Ann Roberts, of upwards of .Cl7O, and that the prisoners had
been remanded for further inquiry. On Wednesday, the
prisoners were again placed at the bar of the police-office,
when further evidence was adduced, and they were com-
mitted for trial at the ensuing borough sessions. The com-
plainant applied to the magistrates to know if any assistance
could be afforded him, as he was left totally destitute. The
magistrates referred him to Mr. Commissioner Dowling.
COUNTRY BANKS ISSUING BANK OF ENGLAND NOTES
EXCLUSIVELY.—From the Second Report of the Select
Committee on Banks of Issue, (just printed,) Appendix, No.
2, we find the number of country banks acting with Bank of
England notes exclusively, having fixed amounts assigned,
are twenty-five in number. There are seven in Liverpool,
the total amount of their credit being £1,035,000 ; six in
Birmingham, credit £382,000 ; four in Newcastle, credit
£395,000.: three in Manchester, £670,000; two in Ports-
mouth, £45,000; one in Gloucester, £180,000; one in Swan-
sea, ..E28,000 • ' and one in Hull, £20,000. Total amount of
credit, £2,655,000. The rate of interest charged by the
Bank of England to the country bankers having fixed
amounts, is three per cent. per annum.

DISTRESSING ACCIDENT.—A lady was yesterday knocked
down by a cab, driven along Rodney-street at a furious rate,
and we regret to hear that her right leg is frightfuliy frac-
tured, and the other is also very much lacerated. Mr. Cro-
nin, surgeon, was immediately called in, and we hope,'under
his judicious treatment, the patient will speedily rec.97,:-

PORTICO CONCERTS.—This evening the second-Portico
Concert takes place. From the spirit with which the last
went off, and the very excellent and judicious selection of
the present one, no doubt a numerous and fashionable
audience will assemble.

The Akbar, Captain Dnmaresq, which sailed from New
York on the 26th ult., the day after the Great Western
steamer, arrived at this port on Tuesday forenoon, after a very
rapid passage of 154 days. Her day of sailing having:been
Sunday, she brought only an evening paper of the 25th, which
does not, of course, contain later news than that brought by
the steamer.

THE LIVER.—The great Wizard of the North is still
drawing good houses ; his entertainment is so varied and so
extremely amusing, that it is not surprising his much de-
ceived friends visit him often. He appears to have an end-
less budget of tricks and delusions—for we are frequently
asked if we saw such and such a trick which has excited our
acquaintance's "special wonder." He tells a'capital story of
a scene that took place in his travels " far north," which
goes off well. Mr. Anderson would astonish some of the
necromancers of old, and put them to their wits end to excel
him.

CHRIST CHURCH ScnooL.—Yesterday being the day ap-
pointed for the annual examination of the girls belonging to
this school, a very respectable assemblage of ladies were pre-
sent. On entering, we were much struck with the lively ap-
pearance of the room. The girls were remakably neat in
their dress and orderly in their behaviour. The walls were
adorned with specimens of penmanship, and several very
large maps. After prayer by the Rev. F. Ould, the governess
went through a lengthy and very interesting examination of
the girls, in general geography, grammar, and history,—the
journies of the Israelites through the wilderness pleased us
very much. The Rev. F. Ould examined the first class in
Scripture, and the Rev. G. Mansfield the second. The
answers elicited proved the labours of the governess have
been indefatigable, and on the whole the proficiency of the
children is very far superior to what is exhibited in' the ge-
nerality of schools of the kind. The simple fact that the first
class girls can parse almost any sentence correctly, and work
questions in compound multiplication and division, speaks
for itself. The large blank black maps for the children to fill
up with chalk is a novelty worth the attention of teachers.—
We understand a continuation of the examination will take
place on Monday afternoon next, when the children's needle-
work will be inspected, and a quantity of fancy work, con-
tributed by the ladies will be disposed of for the benefit of
the school.

INQUESTS.—Yesterday an inquest was held before P. F.
Curry, Esq., coroner, on view of the body of Catharine
Evans. The deceased, it appeared from the evidence, was a
poor feeble woman, 78 years of age. On the 15th of last
month, whilst going along Moorfields, she was violently
knocked down by a spring cart, which was driven against
her, and it was found that she had sustained a fracture of
the right thigh bone. She was taken to the Northern Hos-
pital, where she remained some time under surgical care,
and was thence sent to the workhouse, at which place she
lingered until Monday last, when she died. When she was
picked up in the street, immediately after the accident, some
persons shouted out to the driver of the cart " Drive on !
and he, taking the hint, got away before name or number
could be obtained, so that the aggressor remains incognito.
The jury returned a verdict of " manslaughter against some
person unknown."—On the same day an inquest was held on
view of the body of Mary Ann Corfe, a child eight months
old, who died in the workhouse, from ulceration of the interior
coats of the bowels. Verdict, " death by natural causes."
AMPHITHEATRE.—The amusements here are of a varied
and entertaining character. The pantomimic spectacle of
" Valentine and Orson, or the Golden Oracle," gives Mr.
Howell an opportunity of displaying his talents as the gallant
knight, and Mr. Matthews as wild Orson. The scenes in
circle are excellent, but they want shortening—equestrians
never know when they have given us enough of a good thing.
The merit of Mr. Cooke's amphitheatrical scenes wes that they
were smartly gone through, and ended quickly. The appetite
ought never to be cloyed. Mr. Welltedoes a clever act as a
corporal of the Twenty-second. The Races are capital—the
riding of the monkey is surprising ; it is quite laughable to
see him turn round to look after his competitors. Mr. Pablo
Fanque's swinging is clever, but very frightful. The panto-
mime of " Perouse ' has concluded the evenings amusements.
Mr. Nicholo's Champanzee is good. This evening Messrs.
Howell and Matthews take their benefit. A new piece is
announced for Monday next, which has been some time in
preparation.
Mr. W. W. Simpson, the eminent auctioneer and valuator,
arrived this morning at Gresham's Hotel, from London, on
his way to several of our counties, to make arrangements for
extensive sales in the south, and to value several estates pre-
paratory to the advance of large sums, upon mortgages.
When last in Ireland, during the reign of the whigs and the
O'Connell faction, such was the distrust among the moneyed
interests of England, that Mr. Simpson could not prevail on
his employers to advance a guinea on land in this country ;
but a change has come over the spirit of the dreams of Eng-
lish capitalists, who are now ,most anxious to be afforded op-
portunities of letting their money flow in amongst us. The
confidence in Sir Robert Peel's administration is without
bounds, and his Irish appointments have given the most
complete satisfaction to all ranks and degrees of those who
feel an interest in the affairs of this part of her Majesty's
dominions.—Dublin Evening Mail.

EXHIBITION OF THE WORKS BY MODERN

ARTISTS

Having completed our survey of the first and second
rooms, we now proceed to examine the works in the third.
The first picture we notice as " noticeable " is
411. " Study of a Negro." H. JOHNSON London.—
The position of this picture is a specimen of thei judgment
of the hanging committee. The subject is without a joke—
extremely dark, yet it is suspended at such a distance as to
be hardly perceptible. The stars invisible to the -naked eye.
yet discernable by an instrument, are termed " telescopic
stars "—we may therefore term this a " telescopic " picture-
-413. " Unlawful Hours." CHAS. MARTIN, London.--
A youth and maiden are discovered doing a bit of courtship.
The artist would have us to understand that these " two
young loveyers " as the song says,—are out at" an unlaw-
ful hour," he has consequently given a twilight effect and a
deserted street. Any other title would have done for this
picture, which is not altogether destitute of merit.
414. " Water Carriers." W. SHAYER, Southampton.—
This work is clever in-parts.
418. By the same artist.—He is particularly successful in
his figures, but we object to that hazy neutral tint which
seems to hang about the backgrounds. His drawing is good.
424. " Juliet and the Friar." E. B. MORRIS, London.
—The artist has been studying Lewis's Monk instead of
Shakspere.
427. " Study from Nature." S. DRUMMOND, A.R.A.,
London.—Subject, an old man. A clever picture. The ex-
pression of the face good.
430. " Alfred entering the tent of the Danish King in dis-
guise." W. B. SCOTT, London.—We welcome this as one
of the few historical pictures exhibited. There is much talent
in it ; the light is broadly cast, and well managed ; the figure
of Alfred bold ; the groups good.
431. " Scene from Don Quixote." T. M. JOY, London.
—The Don is too fat. Sancho!s figure is very good. " The
sprightly damsels " graceful and well placed.
432. " The Long Walk, Windsor. S. B. PYNE, Fulham.
—Conveys a good idea of this exquisite and extensive land-
scape. _ _ .

433. " The City of Rouen," from Mount St. Catherine.
H. GRITTEN, London.—A charming view of this celebrated
old city ; the foreground, cottages, and winding road, as well
as the river, are sweetly painted. The city in the middle
ground, and mountains in the distance, are excellently worked
up. This is one of the very few capital pictures in the ex-
hibition,—there is a freshness in the atmosphere and a calm-
ness thrown over the whole that render it peculiarly pleasing.
The soldiers give animation to the foreground.
437. " Bellringers and Cavaliers celebrating the entrance
of Charles II into London. No name.—This work is curious;
it is divided into three parts ;-Ist., the Ringers ; 2d., the Bell-
loft; 3d., the Tower.
428. " The Penitent's Return Home." C. W. Cope,
Kensington Gore.—An affecting subject ;—a young girl is
seen kneeling at the threshold of her home; her father is in
the act of raising her ; her little dog is welcoming her, while
" a scene" appears taking place in the interior of the cottage
between the sister and mother. In the distance is a city—a
waggon toils along the road in the middle ground, which is
occupied by a landscape. The bundle beside the penitent
exhibits relics of faded finery. This is a clever little picture,
the spirit and moral excellent : the colouring good.
440. " Marple Bridge." F. LLOYDS.—A little unpretend-
ing picture, exhibiting much promise.
444. " The Lady brought to the Cave of the Robbers

JOHN GILBERT, London.—Painted boldly and free—much
vigour in the draWing : the light broadly thrown upon the

principal figure. This is a clever picture.
448. Prince Albert's visit to the Steamers belonging to the
African expedition." E. DUNCAN, London.—A very good
picture—the atmosphere and general character sunny and
warm ; the principal steamer beautifully drawn—the water
good, the surface ruffled with wave enough to give animation
to the scene. Mr. Duncan is a very clever artist, and his,
style is pleasing. The view of the dock-yard, &c., is most
faithfully depicted.
452. " Vicar of Wakefield and Family at Prayers." H.
ANDREWS, London.—A telescopic picture : " distance, "
says the poet, " leads enchantment to the view,"
453. " First Fruits of the Net." H. BAnitAuD.—Mr.
Barraud has quite a style of his own. His works remind us
of the Italian water colour or distemper drawings of Naples,
Vesuvius, &c.
456. " Mills, near Stoke." J. B. CROME.—Another of
Mr. Crome's sombre pictures ; not the less clever for the
darkness of the tones.
457. " Skittles." A. MONTAGUE.—A Larber-ous effort.
458. " Relieving the Destitute." T. F. MARSHALL, Li-
verpool.—The children appear anything but destitute. Such
a chubby rogue as " baby" it is seldom our lot to look upon.
The other children do not show lack of flesh. The philan-
throphy of the subject is the best part of the picture.
463. " The Forum at Pompeii," painted on the spot. Mrs.
OATES.—The artist seems to have gone a long way to paint
an indifferent picture.
464. " Scene in Catania." H. BARRAUD.—In this artist's
pecuiiar style—bright clear colours. Every object sharply
defined.

466. " Hawkeye and Chingagook waiting the arrival of
Uncas." COOPER, London.—The admirers of Cooper (the
author) will be glad to see their favourites placed so cleverly
before them. A good picture.
468. " The Blacksmith of Antwerp." Mrs. M'IAN, Lou-
don.—Here we perceive the famous blacksmith of Antwerp
busily engaged upon one of his charming works. His model
appears deeply interested in his picture. This is a sort of

illUstration from pictorial history.
471. " Gil Blas." J. HOLLINS, London.—This represents
Gil Blas declaring his passion for Aurora. The artist has
given the text cleverly upon his canvas.
480. " Moon Rising—Composition." J. B. CROME.—A
clever painting.
488. " Trysting Tree." CitowLEY, London.—By the ap-
pearance of the " darnoisel," her cavalier is behind his time.
She looks delightfully sulky.
492 " Portrait of Ebenezer Elliott, the Corn-law Rhymer.'
I. MOORE. London.—A good likeness of this extraordinary
man and clever poet.
493. " The Rosebud." I. BORTHWICK, Liverpool.—Sen-
timental young gentlemen, beware !
495. " Old Houses, Church-street, Ormskirk." Miss
FAIRHURST.—We have been told that the artist is yet in her
teens ;if so, this little work is extraordinary. It appears
like a camera obscure reflection, so cleverly and distinctly
are the most minute objects depicted. Many a man who
has stood at his easel for years, cannot paint with half the
truth, ability, and spirit of Miss Fairhurst. This picture
reminds us of the elaborate works of certain of the old Dutch
masters.—No. 505 is also by Miss Fairhurst ; it is equally
surprisingly painted. If hung higher its quality would be
more perceptible. If our information be correct, as to the
youth of the artist, these two pictures are real curiosities.
496. " Fruit." GEORGE STEVENS, London.—Natural
and well drawn.

497. " View on the Tay." Miss JANE NASMYTH,
Patri-
croft.—A very charming landscape, glowingly painted, with
a bright tone of colour prevailing throughout. of
501. " Moses returned from the fair with the gross
green spectacles." CLAXTON, London.—Poor Moses' stu-
pidity is here amusingly. displayed. The faces of the family
group exhibit the various emotions 'of surprise, merrinslu.g
astonishment, and vexation. The females are• paintefiure'
much grace. This, taken altogether, is a capital Pict
and does the artist great credit.

TOWN COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS

The usual monthly meeting of the Town Council was bed
ou Wednesday, in the Council Chamber, Town-hall.

FINANCE COMMITTEE.
In the minutes of the proceedings of the Finance Com-
mittee, it was set forth that the ernmittee had received a
communication requesting their interference with the lessee
of the Birkenhead property, to preserve the custom of con-
tracting for ferryage._ The committee had decided that they
could not interfere in the matter.
Mr. CASE moved the confirmation of the proceedings.
He said he had brought up the returns of the salaries of the
respective officers of the corporation formerly moved for, and
also the returns of the expenses of deputations to London.

THE CHESHIRE FERRIES.
Mr. PLATT wished to ask if a claase could not be introdu-
ced into Mr. Willoughby's lease, stipulating that he should
convey passengers across the river at the same charge as here-
tofore. He understood, that though Mr. Price had the pri-
vilege of ferrying from the Cheshire shore, he had no exclu-
sive right to carry them hack.
Mr. CASE said the subject had been fully considered, but
the lease was already granted. The object of keeping down
the rate, howeVer, had been fully accomplished. A small in-
crease in the rate had been determined upon, with which all
Parties appeared to be content, and Mr. Willoughby was
willing to contract for one, two, three, four, five, six, or
seven years.

Sir J. NVALMSLEY said there had been no intention on the
Part of the Railway Directors to advance their rates. The
rates were formerly three pence per each person. They were
now two pence. - The directors wished persons on one side
of the water to be on the same footing as those on the other.
Some of the inhabitants dwelling on the other side of the
water paid no more than a farthing for each passage.
Mr. CASE said the lease was not signed but the draft was
prepared and sent in, which amounted to the same thing in
effect.

Mr. JAMES LAWRENCE said the directors of the railway
were requested to raise the casual fares to threepence, in
order that the burden might fall upon them rather than upon
the comparatively few contractors of Birkenhead, some of
whom paid no more than a farthing.
The TOWN-CLERK, in reply to a question, said that the
Corporation had formerly purchased the right to ferry passen-
gers from this side of the river, -which right about severity
Years ago was given to the public and had been lost by lapse
of time. The exclusive right on the other side, now vested
in Mr. Price, had been carefully preserved. As regarded
Birkenhead:the corporation had now the same power which
had been vested in Mr. Price, which power they had acquired
by purchase.
Mr. G. HOLT asked if the corporation had a right to open
a new ferry on any portion of their property on the other side
of the river ?
The TOWN-CLERK said they had not a right to establish a
new ferry on any of their land ; they could do so on any land
between the Birkenhead Perry and Monks' Ferry. That
right, however, they had leased to Mr. Willoughby. It was
cOnfided to him for seven years. The draft of the lease was
sent in ; and though it was nct signed, it was as effectual in
law as if it were signed.
Some discussion arose as to whether the Council were in
order in discussing the question. It appeared that the lease
. had been ordered by the Council some time since, and the
whole proCeedings confirmed. There the subject dropped.
Mr. CASE moved the appointment of Mr. Richard Rad-
cliffe, jun., as Chief Clerk to the Town-clerk, at a salary of
4;250 for the present year, commencing from the Ist of
January last.
Mr. PLATT seconded the motion. .
Mr. BIRKETT found fault with the system of anti-dating
appointments. lie did not mean that Mr. Radcliffe was not
entitled to every shilling he was to receive, but he objected
to the. system.

The MAYOR said Mr. Falcon resigned his office on the Ist
of January last, and Mr. Radcliffe immediately commenced
the performance of the duties. It was but just, therefore,
that he should be paid.
The TOWN-CLERK read the following report, formerly laid
before the Finance Committee, on the subject :
" The Town-clerk submits for the consideration of the
Finance Committee, and, if approved, their recommendation
to the Council of the appointment of Mr. Richard Radcliffe,
jun., as the successor to Mr. Falcon, the late principal clerk
in the Town-clerks' office, at the salary after-mentioned.
Mr. Richard Radcliffe, jun., on the Ist of January, 1841,
when he commenced as such successor, had served an ap-
prenticeship in the Town-hall of four years and a half with-
out any salary, making, with service in a private office, an
apprenticeship to the profession of upwards of seven years.
lie has for some time been entitled to admission as an attor-
ney, and his application for enrolment has only been post-
poned for the convenience of business in the Town-hall, and
ill consequence of the late official changes.
" The proposed appointment has stood over, that some ex-
perience may be had of the way in which the office of suc-
cessor to Mr. Falcon would be discharged by the party pro-
Posed, and that the new deputy Town-cleric might be able to
speak on the subject of efficiency.
" The appointment of clerks in this department has hitherto
rested with the Town-clerk, but one obvious circumstance
makes the appointment in this case peculiarly proper, to be
specially submitted to the consideration of the Council.
" The salary of Mr. Falcon was £350 per annum. For
the successor now proposed, the town-clerk submits £250
for the first year, commencing from the Ist January last,
and thereafter £350 per annum during the pleasure of the
council.
" Town-hall, Aug. 27, 1841."
The TOWN -CLERK added that the Finance Committee
had not deemed it right to pledge themselves in any way as
to what salary they would give i❑ future.
The appointment was confirmed.
Mr. PROCTER moved that the returns of salaries and de-
putations be printed for the use of the members. Agreed to.
THE WATCH COMMITTEE.
The proceedings of the Watch, Lighting, Cleansing, and
Fire-police Committee having been read,
Sir J. WALMSLEY moved their confirmation. He also
moved that William Williams and William Walthew be ap-
pointed assessors for the lighting and cleansing rates for
1841-2 ; that Richard Widdowes and others be appointed
collectors of the lighting, cleaning, and tire-police rates in
the parish of Liverpool ; and that the fire-police rate be laid
as usual, at one halfpenny in the pound. In doing so he
stated that the latter rate had amounted last year to £1524
15s. Bd. ; that the contributions from the fire-offices had
amounted to £390 Gs. 10d., making a total of £lBO3 10s.
Id., and that the balance to the credit of the parish was
11 12s. Id.
Mr. PLATT seconded the motion, which was agreed to.
THE MARKETS COMMITTEE.
The proceedings of the Markets Committee, comprising
notices for the amendment of market acts, were next read
and confirmed, after some complaint had beets made by Mr.
Harbord respecting the narrow width between the standings
in Cleveland-square Market, which the committee promised
to take into consideration.
THE TOWN-HALL ESTABLISHMENT COMMITTEE.
The proceedings of the Town-hall Establishment Commit-
tee were read ana confirmed.
THE EDUCATION COMMITTEE.
The proceedings of the Education Committee, comprising
the appointment of Marianne Boyce to the situation of
second mistress of the South School, the consideration of
which was postponed at the meeting of the council on the
Bth ultimo, pursuant to the standing orders, having been
read,

Mr. HARBORD asked whether Marianne Boyce was a pro-
testant ? •
Mr. YATES said she had been particularly recommended
by the Bishop of Ferns.
Mr. HARBOARD asked whether it was the protestant or
the titular bishop who bad recommended her ?
Mr. YATEs said it was the protestant bishop, and that she
herself was a protestant.
Mr.
.SHEIL rose, and with considerable animation said he
would always protest against such a practice as the present.
The law of the land asserted that they were all equally eligi-
ble to sit in the council, and therefore no system of exclusion
ought to be adopted with regard to the persons qualified to
teach the children in their schools. The remark made by
Mr. Harbord had its origin in a species of religious bigotry,
which had long existed, but which happily was dying fast
away at present. He never made any remarks unfavourable
to the religious opinions of his neighbours, and lie certainly
thought it unjust, unfair, and ungentlemanly for any man to
be constantly remarking on the creed and religion of others.
There were men insane on the subject—men whose minds
were so warped, so prejudiced, so deranged, and so contrary
to the order of nature that they could not refrain from the
habit; but when he saw a man who never lost sight of his
own interest dealing in such a way, he would never shrink
from denouncing such a proceeding as being unworthy of any
liberal-minded man. (Hear, hear.)
Mr. SANDS said he was not aware of the reason Mr. Har-
bord had for asking the question ; but whatever that reason
was, he (Mr. S.) wished to state that some respect bad been
had to the religious principles of the teachers, not from any
bigoted feeling at all, but for the purpose of accommodating
the children belonging to each denomination. Some respect
had been paid to the question as to whether they were
Roman catholics or protestants, not out of any disrespect to
the denomination to which Mr. Sheil belonged, but that they
might attend to the children when going to and returning
from their different houses of worship. (Hear, hear.)
Mr. HODGSON said he was in hopes that the subject would
he passed without any notice, particularly as the time was
fast on the approach when effect would be given to the views
of the majority of the council on the subject of education.
(Hear, hear.) But since it had been introduced, he felt that
he should not be doing his duty to the public if he allowed it
to pass sub silentio. Perfectly agreeing as he did with the
inquiry made by Mr. Harbord, not invidiously as regarded
any personal feeling, but for the maintenance of truth, he
rose for the purpose of giving it as his decided opinion that
the masters and mistresses of the schools ought to be of the
established religion. (Hear.) In saying thus much he meant
no offence to others ; but no mannerisms of expression—no
attempts to fix individually on him the insanity of feeling, or
anything else, which " liberal" gentlemen might choose to
say, would ever prevent him from maintaining the truth fear-
lessly there and everywhere else to the utmost of his power.
(Hear, hear.) In conclusion, he hoped that the schools o 1
• the Own would be placed on their right footing in a ver
a 'I 'Space *of time.
• -

JOY
The MAYOR said they all assembled in that chamber on
terms of equality—he, filling
the chair, as a protestant dis-
senter, and Mr. Sheil, sitting at the table, as a Roman ca-
tholic ; and any remarks such as Mr. Hodgson had just given
utterance to were not only unjust and uncalled-for, but im-
pertinent and improper. (Hear, hear, laughter, and uproar.)
Mr. HODGSON said he would do his duty at all times what-
ever might be the opinion of the mayor. (Hear, hear.)
• Mr. -PARKER said he looked on himself as one of the party
to whom Mr: Sheil alluded in his address, but he felt that if
'the term " insanity could be applied to any one, it might
well be applied to Mr. Sheil himself from the violent man-
ner in which he had given utterance to his expressions.
'(Hear, hear.) Since he had had the honour of a seat in the
council, Mr. Sheil asserted that three-fourths of the civilised
world belonged to the Roman catholic faith, and he supposed
he meant to say that the rest of
He thoughtworldtlieMr. out of
wer
The MAYOR interrupted.
order.
Mr. HENRY LAWRENCE thought it the duty of the mayor,
holding the position he did in the town, to state openly when
he thought any member was indulging in improper remarks ;
but, at the same time, he had used words a few minutes be-
fore in reference to Mr. Hodgson in which be was not
njudst,ified.
(Hear, hear.) Those words were improper,
im-
pertinent;" and he (Mr. Lawrence) should say, that, filling
the situation the mayor did, and to which lie had been elevated
by his fellow-townsmen, the word " impertinent "
Hear one
which should not have emanated from the chair. (..)
The MAYOR. said he bad not meant to apply it pal ticularly
to. Mr. Hodgson, because there were other members present
who had indulged in remarks derogatory to the religious
feelings of their brethren. If, however, the word " im-
proper" was a better word, he.would most heartily withdraw
the word " impertinent " and substitute the former one.
Mr..H ARDORD rose to explain. He had asked the question
,p'rior to giving his assent to. the confirmation of the proceed-
ings, and merely for the purpose of satisfying himself upon
the subject. If he had done anything unhandsome in asking
the question he should be ready to make an apology; but he
should do himself the justice to state that, when he put the
. question, he had no intention to insult the feelines of Mr.
. Sheil.personally. (Hear.) He had the most kindly feelings
towards the Roman catholics themselves ; but he had a dis-
inclination to give the slightest assistance to their particular
creed. (Hear, hear.) He would wish to banish from his
mind at all times any ill feeling towards his kindred flesh,
but he never would be instrumental in destroying the faith
handed down to him at the sacrifice of the lives of his fore-
fathers. (Cheers.)
Sir :LWALust,zv,in moving the appointment of Marianne
Boyce, wished the_members of the council to recollect that
they had appointed both Protestants and Roman Catholics to