The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1849-03-13 00:00:00

THE WELLINGTON,

THE MOST GRACEFUL AND ELEGANT GARMENT FOR
RIDING, PROMENADING, &c.,
AS WORN EY

HIS GRACE THE DUKE OF WELLINGTON AND THE

NOBILITY.
LANCASTER begs to inform the Gentlemen of
E . T.ivarpnnl and Vicinity that he can °apply thcna with
this GRACEFUL and ELEGANT GARMENT, made up in the
First Style of Fashion, at prices considerably under those
charged in the Metropolis.
An inspection of this Garment is respectfully solicited.
Gentlemen's Suits of every description made up in the New-
est Styles on the most reasonable terms.

E. LANCASTER,
TAILOR AND DRAPER,
1, SWEETING-STREET, CASTLE-STREET.

MATTHEW

JARVIS,

MEDICAL AND GENERAL SHOP FITTER, WRITER,
AND DESIGNER, ON GLASS, &c
58, RICHMOND-ROW, LIVERPOOL,

DESIRES to return his 'sincere thanks to his
Friends and the Pnblic generally,for the liberal patronage
he has received during fourteen years residence in this town,
and to inform them that he has taken the above extensive
Premises, where he hopes by strict personal attention to all
orders intrusted to him, to merit a continuance of their favors.
Medical Shop Drawers, Counters, Cornices, Shelving, Glass
Cases, Show Jars, Stoppered Bottles, Ointment and Extract
Pots, and every requisite for the fitting up of Chemists, Drug-
gists, Apothecaries, Tobacconists, &c., &c.
Glass Signs and Bar Bottles or Spirit Vaults. Plate Glass
Signs, and Tablets in Burnished Gold, suitable to every business.
Plans and Estimates furnished.
Writer and Designer on Glass to the trade.
Printed Catalogues may be obtained on application.

THE QUALITY OF C O F F E E IMPROVED.
TJAMILTON and DAVIES have pleasure in
11 I_ referring to the increasing demand for their COFFEES,
—(Roasted on their Improved Principled—as a satisfactory
proof or the gonerioritv of their New System of Roastinr and
Cleansing Coffee. The success wnicn Oils attended and D.'s
efforts has imparted to them renewed energy to maintain and
deserve continued support.

Their QUALITY, now ls. 6d., (Equal to former ls. 8d.,)
Possesses peculiar Strength and richness of Flavour.
SECOND QUALITY, now is. 2d.
(Equal to former ls. 4d.) Is Strong and Full Flavoured.

HAMILTON & DAVIES,
TEA MARKET l, RANELAGH-STREET,
LIVERPOOL.

LIVERPOOL, 2nd lfarch,lB49.
ROYAL BANK BUILDING S.--
We announced, on the 22nd of January, the arrival of
some very promising " Chops" of the New Crop of Black Tea,
one of which—the KEE-RING CHop—which we considered
decidedly superior in quality to other marks—we had then
purchased. THIS is now ready for delivery to Families ; and
we are happy to inform our friends that the test of experience
has fully ratified the opinion which we prononnced on its me-
rits. It is acknowledged by connoisseurs to be of undeniable
excellence.

Where QUALITY has been made the primary consideration,
and PRICE is fixed upon strictly economical principles, we
feel confident that our own interests, as involved in the ques-
tion of PROFITS, will be secured by the increasing demand
which has been and must be the inevitable result of our sys-
tem, so obviously based on justice and prudence.
A large proportion—probably more than two-thirds—of the
First Class of Black Tea imported during the present season,
has proved to be very inferior in quality, though it is, at the
same time, deceptive in appearance. In consequence of this
fallacious resemblance to a choice commodity, many families
have, no doubt, experienced much disappointment and annoy-
ance, especially in cases where they have placed too great con-
fidence in parties possessing little, if any, sound judgment in
the selection of Te--a department of trade which now requires
more than ordinary experience, care, and skill.
The gratifying amount of success which has attended our
efforts, and the recognised superiority of our Teas, have in-
duced many dealers (mere ambitious than conscientious, and
of P- V- of t- -

with more of assurance Alan . right principle, ,o resort to
the expedient of soliciting Families in our names, but without
our authority, and, in some instances, to adopt the still more
delusive plan of opening shops in this and other towns, over
which our Names have been ostentatiously paraded in large
letters as baits to the Purchaser.

It is, however, a source of unfeigned satisfaction to us that,
notwithstanding all the schemes resorted to in order to mislead
the public, the support which has been accorded to us in this
New Branch of our Trade—the supply of Families—has been
steadily increasing during the last nine years. This fact, while
it calls for our grateful acknowledgments, affords a satisfactory
proof that the Public can readily discriminate between the
false professions which are too often employed to push the sale
of an article, and that conscientious care which looks to a per-
manent connection as the chief source of a profitable business
with mutual advantage.

It is, therefore, only requisite for us to remark that our place
of business is in the ROYAL BANK BUILDINGS? near the Ex-
CHANGE. LIVERPOOL.

The principles upon which our business has hitherto been
conducted having operated successfully in protecting the inte-
rest of the public, we again refer to those principles, as the
basis upon which our system of business will continue to be
carried out in future. It will be found that we steadily adhere
to the following important maxims :

First,—Ta Affnrd te VCITT,ITTITTI 111 T V •TW *ln, A ...Pa
Tx Parer, coOlblne with EVERY SECURITY AS TO 4UALITY.
Secondly,—Never to permit our young men to press the sale,
or recommend the quality, of any article not actually inquired
for; but to let every sample of our goods rest for support upon
its own intrinsic merits.

The adoption of these rules has received the stamp of public
approbation. Our persevering observance of them will prove
the surest guarantee that we can offer of our siicere desire to
merit the unprecedented amount of support with which we
have been favoured.

As complaints have been made of the inconvenience frequently
experienced by Families, in consequence of having to wait in
giving their orders at our hitherto crowded Retail Counter, we
are happy to announce that we have made arrangements with
the Management of the Royal Bank, by which we shall obtain
considerable addition to our front premises, with the advantage
of an entrance direct from Dale-street. The necessary altera-
tions are now in progress, and we hope to open these premises
in a few weeks, with many increased facilities for the transac-
tion of our business.

Families residing in the country may now avail themselves
of the LOW RATES OF CHARGE UPON THE CARRIAGE OF PAR-
CELS BY RAILWAY, and thus obtain their supplies without any
material additional expense. The charges are regulated by the
various Railway Companies upon precisely proportionate scales,
according to weight and distance. The facilities thus afforded
by several lines which have been recently opened, will enable
us to supply parties in many localities, from which we have
been hitherto, to some extent, excluded, by the obstacles which
existed to prevent the prompt delivery of goods, and by the
heavy cost of transit.

It is necessary that we should state, that, whenever desired,
we pre pay the carriage of parcels forwarded from our Esta-
blishment, including the charge in the invoice. Some parties,
with a view to attraction, indiscriminately offer to defray the
carriage. It is obviously impossible that such promises can
be carried into effect, without inflicting ultimate disappoint-
ment on the purchaser. Whilst we avoid such unsatisfactory
engagements, we take the better alternative of sending to all
parts of the kingdom A SUPERIOR QUALITY OF TEA AT A
PRICE which must tend to secure further transactions.
Attention is invited to the FINE BLACK TEA at 4/ and 4/4,
also Excellent Second Qualities at 3/ to 3/6, which can be well
recommended to the notice of all large Consumers.
THE FINE OLD MOCHA COFFEE, l/6d PER POUND.
FINE COSTA RICA, 1/2. PLANTATION, I'D.
Yours faithfully,
ROBT. ROBERTS & COMFY.
Entrance-----up the Steps leading to the

BANK.

MO MR. PROUT, 229, STRAND
"No. 208, Piccadilly, London, Oct. 19, 1847..
_ _

"Sir,—lt is now three years and-it half since I was sorely
afflicted with rheumatic gout, the suffering from which induced
me to try all the proposed remedies that extensive medical
experience could devise, without obtaining any satisfactory
relief from pain. During one of the paroxysms a friend ad-
vised me to try BLAIR'S GOUT and RHEUMATIC PILLS,
observing that he had in some severe cases taken them himself,
and they proved very successful. I instantly adopted his ad-
vice, and to my joy the excruciating torment soon began to
abate, and a few boxes restored me to health, since which I
have had no return of the complaint.. I trust you will give
publicity to my case, that suffering humanity may know how
to obtain a remedy for this distressing disease.—l am, Sir, your
obedient humble servant, MICHAEL NASMYTH."
The above testimonial is a further proof of the efficacy of
Blair's Gout and Rheumatic Pills, which afford speedy relief to
those afflicted with gout, rheumatism, lumbago, sciatica, tic-
doloreux, pains in the head and face, and all analagous com-
plaints.
The never-failing effects of BLAIR'S GOUT and RHEU-
MATIC PILLS in curing every description of Gout and Rheu-
matism, have secured to them a celebrity unequalled by any
medicine of past or present times. They not only give relief
in a few hours, but restore to perfect health in an inconceivably
short space of time. They are equally speedy and certain in
lumbago, sciatica, pains in the head or face, and indeed in every
rheumatic or gouty affection ; in fact, such has been the rapi-
dity, perfect ease, and complete safety of this medicine, that it
has astonished all who hare taken it; and there is scarcely a
city, town, or village in the kingdom but contains many grate-
ful evidences of its benign influence.
Sold by THOMAS PROM, 229, Strand, London ; and by his
appointment by Wagstaff, Howell, Apothecaries' Company,
Roberts, Scholefield, Bird, Gerard, Mucklow, Carter. Rowland,
Ross and Co., Alpas, Troughton, Liverpool ; Grindley, Fletcher,
Davis, Platt and Son, Topham, Worrall, Chester; Pickton,
Warrington; and all respectable Medicine Venders throughout
the United Kingdom. Price 25. 9d.per box.
Ask for BLAIR'S GOUT and RHEUMATIC PILLS, and
observe the name and address of "Thomas Prout, 229, Strand,
London," impressed upon the Government. Stamp affixed to
each box of the genuine Medicine..

B. WINDLE AND COMPANY,
J• IMPORTERS 01' AND DEALERS IN
WINES, SPIRITS, ALE, AND PORTER,
NO. 12, REDCROSS-STREET,
OPPOSITE BALTIC-BUILDINGS.

The smallest quantity supplied ( from Half a Pint upwards) at
Wholesale Prices.

Per Gallon
Finest Islay Malt Whiskey
„ Campbeltown Malt Whiskey l6 0
Fine Scotch Whiskey l4 0
Finest Old Irish Do.
Best Cognac Brandy (pale or brown) 24 0
„ Old Hollands
„ „ Jamaica Rum l6 6
Fine Ditto Do.
Best Bristol Gin
„ London Do. l2 6

SPIRITS

PORTER AND ALES.
Per doz. Quarts. Pints
Barclay's Best London Porter ss. 6d 3s. Od
. Best Dublin Porter
Allsopp and Son's Stroll.. Burton A1e....7 0 ..
If II East India Pale Ale .. 6 0
II If Burton Ale
Best Devonshire Cider 4 6

WINES,

Per doz. Quarts. Pints.
Very Superior Old Port 4os. Od. .... 20s. Od
Fine Old Port
Good Do. 32 0 ....16 0
„ Do. 28 0 ....14 0
Very Superior Old Sherry 4O 0 .... 20 0
Fine Do. 36 0 ....18 0
Good Do. 32 0 ....16 0
Do. 23 0 ....14 0
24 0

BiOnte

Calcavello
Lisbon...
gucellas .

Madeira,

Claret, Ist growth

, 2d growth.
Hock, Ist quality

At
proportionately
low prices.

2d ditto.
Champagne, Ist
2d.

No. 54, BOLD-STREET,

ONE DOOR ABOVE THE MUSIC-HALL

THE CHEAPEST
GLASS AND CHINA ESTABLISHMENT

IN LIVERPOOL

C. LUCKYN AND CO

SUCCESSORS TO T. SMITH,
BEG respectfully to call the attention of the Public
of Liverpool and its vicinity to their immense

STOCK OF SUPERIOR GOODS,
which are now Selling at Prices that will ensure
4 SAVING OF AT LEAST FIFTY PER CENT

THE STOCK OF GLASS COMPRISES
Decanters, Rummers Tumblers, Wines, Salts, Dessert Dishes.
Ice Plates, Pickle Bottles, Wine Coolers, Hock, Liqueure and
Champagne Glasses, Water Carafts, Toilet Bottles, Spirit and
Cruet Sets complete, Gas Globes and Shades, Hall Lamps,
Tall boys, Finger Basins, and every description of Glass
PAIS,tII OK: OP Is urn, ES, CREAMS,
BASKETS, LUSTRES, &c., in great variety ;
CHINA, TEA, AND BREAKFAST SERVICES,
A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF

CHINA ORNAMENTS,
Ewers, Vases, Flower Pots, Inkstands, Scent Boxes, Bottles,
Spills, Baskets, Jugs, &c.; Papier Machee Tea Trays, Iron
Japanned Goods, Alabaster Vases and Figures, with Shades
and Stands, Time-pieces, Metal Tea and Coffee Pots, Table
Mats, &c.

A VARIETY OF
USEFUL AND ORNAMENTAL ARTICLES,
IN VESUVIAN LAVA,
including a fine Statuette of JENNY LIND.

GLASS made to any Pattern at Wholesale Prices, on the
shortest notice.

An inspection is respectfully solicited, when parties will have
an opportunity of judging of the cheapness and superiority of
the Goods.

All Goods carefully Packed free of expense, fit for conveyance
to any part of the Globe.

PLEASE OBSERVE THE ADDRESS,
54, BOLD-STREET.

NO. 4, LEADENHALL-STREET, NEAR THE
INDIA HOUSE, LONDON.
M ost people complain that shaving's a bore ;
E ach day's painful scrape only chafes an old sore ;
C Noose the cutler who stands at the head of the trade ;
H alf the battle depends on a well-tempered blade :
I n the front of these lines his name is displayed.
MECHI'S RAZORS, STROPS, & MAGIC PASTE
are renowned throughout the civilized world. He exhi-
bits also the most recherche Stock of Papier Macho Articles,
Dressing-cases, Work-boxes, Tea-trays, Writing-desks, &c., in
London. Everything for the Toilet and Work-table. Mechi's
famous Bagatelle Tables, affording a charming amusement on
a wet day.
NEW ATTRACTlON.—Determined to take the lead in taste,
Mechi has brought out some most superb and novel specimens
in Papier Mach& Finding it impossible to display them ad-
vantageously in his former space, he has, at considerable ex-
pense, fitted up a splendid Show-room, to which he invites all
those who are desirous of seeing the most brilliant Specimens
this Country can produce. Among the rechercli, Papier Mache
Articles_, will be found some decorated with admirable copies of
Edwin Landseer's most popular and modern Paintings, together
with some exquisite Landscapes of Windsor Castle, Virginia
Water, the Isle of Wight, &c., and some peculiarly beautiful
Moonlight Views, with novel effects.
N.B.—Letters from the country, accompanied by a Post-
office order, or a reference for payment in London, will meet
prompt attention, and the goods will be carefully packed.
4, Leadenhalt street, London, March, 1849.

pARTIES ABOUT TO FURNISH
ar to
URQUHARTe ANDinvited ADAMSON'S
CABINET FURNITURE, UPHLOLSTERY, LOOKING-
GLASS ESTABLISHMENT,
AND
NORTH OF ENGLAND BEDDING-HOUSE,
13, BOLD-STREET,
Where may be derived the advantage of selecting from the only
large Stock of Warranted Household Furniture. Bed-
steads, &c., Manufactured by U. and A. in the Modern
Designs, superior Workmanship, and well-seasoned
clioice Materials.
And Parties who prefer their Furniture made to order can have
Original Designs drawn to suit their own taste, and the
Goods Manufactured in the first style of Workmar ship,
by Urquhart and Adamson, Cabinet-makers and Up-
holsterers, 13, Bold-street, Liverpool.
WORKSHOPS, CHURCH-LANE, CHURCH-STREET-
1> The Trade Suppled.

THE ONLY WHOLESALE CABINET FACTORY
IN LIVERPOOL,
TO SUPPLY THE TRADE,
41, SEEL-STREET, AND 41, FLEET-STREET.
THUGHES, CABINET, CHAIR, SOFA, and General
HOUSE FURNITURE MANUFACTURER, thanks his nu-
merous Town and Country Customers for the very liberal sup-
port he has received from them during the last six years, and
assures them that he wili use every exertion to merit a conti-
nuance of their orders, by supplying Genuine GOODS only,
at the Lowest Cash Prices, and thereby endeavour to maintain
the elevated position and eminence, as a Manufacturer, which
he has already obtained, and which he acknowledges with much
pleasure:

T. H. intimates to Parties not acquainted with the complete-
ness f.nd extent of his Factory, that he personally superintends
the making of all his Goods, which are produced from an im-
mense Stock of well-seasoned fine Timber, purchased direct
from the Importers, for cash ; that none but the b, st workmen
are employed, together with skilful foremen, which, with other
facilities, enable him to hold out to his Customers advantages
not to be found in any other market.
T. HUGHES,
41, SEEL-STREET AND 41, FLEET-STREET, LIVERPOOL.

THE CHEAPEST CABINET, CARPET, AND
GENERAL FURNISHING WAREHOUSE
IN LIVERPOOL.

MICHAEL ELLIS, 76, LORD-STREET,
PROPRIETOR.
BUYERS will find a decided advantage in
making their Purchases at the above Establish-
ment. Every Article is MANUFACTURED UNDER
THE IMMEDIATE SUPERINTENDENCE of the
PROPRIETOR, from WARRANTED WELL-SEA-
SONED MATIZILIALS, and the Stock, in point of
extent, is second to none in Liverpool.
Country Buyers are informed that no charge what-
ever is made for Packing or Mats, if returned within
a month.
FEATHER BEDS, HAIR, FLOCK, WOOL, SPRING
and other
MATTRESSES, PAILLASSES, &c., &c.
Please to copy the Address, MICHAEL ELLIS, 76,
LORD-STREET, as lie has no connexion with any one
else, either of the same name, or otherwise, in Liver-
An ASSISTANT WANTED, who perfectly understands the
Cabinet Furniture Business.

BY HER MAJESTY'S LETTERS PATENT.
THE VULCAN MACHINE COMPANY,

THOROUGHLY CLEANSING CHIMNEYS AND FLUES,

WITH THE
PATENT MACHINES OF MR. WRIGHT, C.E.
CENTRAL OFFICES, NO. 44, HANOVER-STREET:
MHIS Company is established for the promotion of
1. the following objects ;—The abolition of Climbing Boys.
The reformation of the present degraded sweep. The comfort
and convenience of Housekeepers in having their Chimneys
economically and thoroughly Cleansed, which cannot be ef-
fected by the old system. Additional safety to property. A.
guarantee against robberies; the Company employing no Ser-
vants but of good character.
As the operations of the Company would be greatly facilitated
by Owners and Occupiers of Houses adopting the contract sys-
tem, thus enabling the Company to concentrate their labour is
the different street! at fixed periods, and being anxious fully to
carry out the above objects; and also relying on the aid of the
public to forward their endeavours, they have determined, ors
and after the 15th instant, to undertake by Contract the Cleans-
ing of the Chimneys and flues in each house, as often as may be
required, at the undermentioned reduced rates, viz. :

The larger class of Houses at per Annum.
Others at a less sum, according to the size of the House and
the number of Sweepinzs required.
Hanover-street, 12th January, 1849.

THE LIVERPOOL COAL, CANNEL, AND COKE

COMPANY

GIVE NOTICE, that they supply at the following

prices :

BEST COAL 13s. 6d. per Ton
COMMON DITTO lls. Bd. Ditto.
CANNEL and COKE 18s. ed., Ditto.
These prices are for CASH ONLY, less a discount of 3 I
Apply to 3. LAWRENCE BUTLER, Manager.
Office, No. 1, DALE-STREET,
(Next the Town-hall.)

STIVENS'
ORIGINAL GREEN GINGER WINE,

PATRONISED BY ROYALTY.
THE superiority and increased demand of STIVENS"
ORIGINAL GREEN GINGER WINE has called forth a
host of imitations, This Wine has met the approval of the
faculty, who pronounce it the
BEST BRITISH CORDIAL EXTANT.
It is prepared with ingredients in the greatest perfection. AL
caution is therefore necessary to prevent disappointment.
Observe the name "JOHN STIVENS & C 0.," over the neck
of each bottle. Manufactory, Temple-street, Bristol ; Barge-
yard, Bucklersbury, London ; DUKE-STREET and HENRY-
nREET, LIVERPOOL; and may be had of all respectable
Grocers, Chemists, and Confectioners throughout the kingdom.
Many of their other Wines are very choice, and close imitations
of foreign, at less than half the cost.

THE STANDARDLIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY.

ANNUAL REPORT, 1849.

The TWENTY-THIRD ANNUAL 'GENERAL MEETING
of this COMPANY was held on THURSDAY, the 15th of Febru—
ary, within their Office, 3, George-street, Edinburgh,.
WILLIAM WOOD, Esq., Surgeon, in the Chair.
The Directors wer. enabled on this occasion to submit a very
satisfactory account of the progress of the Institution during
the past year.
It appeared from the Statements submitted
That the number of New Policies for Life Assurance, issued
by the Company from 15th November, 1847, to 15th No—
vember, 1848, was 571 :
That the Sums Assured during the same period contained in
these Policies amounted to £395,864 12s. 6d. :
That the number of Applications for Policies made to the
Company, and from which the above transactions were
selected, was 736, containing Proposals for Assurance to
the extent of .'519,329 13s. sd. :

That large transactions had been effected during the year irt

other Departments of the Business :
That the Claims by Death had been moderate, both int

amount and in number.
After the Report and Statements were read, the Chairman
congratulated the Meeting on the satisfactory position of the
Company's Affairs, and drew particular attention to the prin-
cipal features of the Business of the year, viz. :
The large extent of New Business of a satisfactory character,.
___ the average amount of each assurance being about £700;

The large Addition made to the Company's Fund and Re-

venue ;
The satisfactory mode in which the Company's Funds are
Invested ; and,
The small amount of Claims during a year of so much sick-
__ ness and mortality.

He also referred to the steady progress which the Business
had made for many years, and stated, in illustration, that the
average number of Policies issued during the lest six years was
571, covering Assurances to the average amount of nearly
.4'400,000

No. of Corresponding
Policies. Sums Assurefk.

The transactions during the years
1813, 1844, and 1845, being
The transactions during the years
1846, 1547, and 1848, being

1643 .11,181,543 9 11

1784 1,208,122

In six years

3427 £2,389,665 15 1

Annual average

571 .t'39&,27712 6

The Chairman also alluded to the approaching investigation
of the Company's affairs in 1850, when the Fourth Division of
Profits is to be made, and drew attention to the advantage of
assuring with the Company before 15th November, 1849, which
will not only secure the advantage of participation in that divi-
sion, but a claim for one year's additional bonus in future
years over later entrants. After drawing attention to the ad-
vantage afforded by the mode in which the Company's profits
are divided among the Policy-holders, he took the opportunity
of recapitulating a few important regulations of the Company,
referred to incidentally in the Report submitted, rendering its
Policies of increased value, which he thought ought not to be
overlooked in stating the advantages of the Institution :
Value is allowed for the surrender of Policies, after payment
of one premium in the Participating Class of Assurances.
Loans, to the extent of the value of Assurances at the mo-
ment, are advanced on the security of the Company's Poli-
cies, at a moderate rate of interest. Parties have it thus irk
their power to borrow such a sum as will enable them to
keep their Policies in force, if otherwise inconvenient for
them to do so, or to get the use of the value of their Assur-
ance for other purposes.
Claims are settled at any time after the proof of death, whett

• • -
deduction of interest. -
Persons may pay the premiums under their Policies yearly,
half-yearly, or quarterly ; or they may at any time change
the mode of payment in the manner most convenient for
themselves.

The Meeting expressed entire satisfaction with the Report
and Statements; and after the election of new Directors, is
room of those retiring, the Establishment for the ensuing year
was declared to be as follows :
GOVERNOR.
His Grace the Duke of BUCCLETICH and QUEENSBERRY.