The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1838-11-09 00:00:00

NATIONAL EDUCATION.
LIST of BOOKS for the USE of SCHOOLS, published
under Direction of the Commibiiionera of National
Education for Ireland.

s. d.
First Book of Ltssons, 18mo 0 2i
Second do. 18mo. 0 9j
Third do. 12mo 1 4
Third do. Accented for Teachers
Fourth do. 12mo. 1 8
Fifth do. 12mo ... 2 0
Fifth do. for Girls 2 0
Scripture Lessons, four series, 12m0., each
Sacred Poetry, 18mo.
English Grammar 0 10
Geography, in the Press
First Book of Arithmetic, 18mo.
Key to do., 18mo
Bookkeeping, 12ino
Key to do., 12ino
Elements of Geometry, l2mo. 0 10
Mensuration, Guaging, Surveying, &c., 12mo
Appendix to do. for Teachers 1 0
Simple Directions for Needle Work and Cutting Out,
with Specimens of the Work, Bvo., hi. bd. l2 0
A large Edition, 4t0., with Specimen.
Tablet Lessons—Arithmetic, 60 sheets 2 6

Spelling and Reading, 35 sheets.... 1 3
Copy Lines of .11 Gradations, 5 sheets 1 3
(c.,. A liberal discount to Teachers, and those taking
quantities.
FRASER and Cita wronn, Edinburgh; and sold by Gin.
PHILIP. 51, South Castle-street, Liverpool; GEORGE SIMMS,
Manchester.

Just published, in boards, Bvo, with four Lithographic Plates,
Price 2s. 6d.,
A COMPLETE AND PRACTICAL SYSTEM OF
SHORT-HAND. By T. C. FOSTER, Professional
Shori-Hand Writer, and Reporter for the Ltvaaroor.
STANDARD.

London : WHITTAKER and Co. Liverpool: STANDARD
Office, and 111ARPLES. Manchester: SowLsa, and all
Booksellers.

OPINIONS OF THE PRESS.
"This system of Short-hand will be found one of the most
complete that has ever been issued from the press—indeed,
we may say the most complete. Utility and simplicity are
the main objects which the author has kept in view. A per-
fect mastery 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 faci-
lity with which the notes may be afterwards read is a consi-
deration of very great importance. The alphabetical cha-
racters have the recommendation of extreme simplicity.
The signs for combination of letters, and the arbitraries, or
marks for words, will be found highly conducive to expedi-
tion in writing. In this department the author has been
eminently successful. To Ladies or Gentlemen who may
wish to master the useful art of stenography, we can cordi-
ally recommend this work, by which a student of ordinary
ability, especially•if a quick writer, may be enabled in a very
short time to takedown literal reports of sermons and speeches.
'We may add, that the professional short-hand writer may
also derive much instruction from this compendium.—Liver-
pool Standard.

•
"'Phis 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 course 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
lessons are given with a plainness and perspicuity which
must greatly facilitate the lea' ner's progress. In short, to
all who are anxious to obtain a speedy and accurate know-
ledge of the art of stenography, we earnestly recommend th•
work."—Manchester 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. Mr. Foster's
enthusiastic admiration of the art, has, we think, led him a
little too far; but it by no means detracts from the value 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 Timer.
"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 :udgment of any par-
ticular system. Mr. Foster has, it appears, tried three seve-
ral systems, and has fixed upon that which he deems the best.
On this he has made such improvements as, in the coarse
of his practice, seemed best calculated to secure facility.
With his judgment matured by constant consideration 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 acquaintedr--Liyerpoul

" 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-
mews, are highly conducive to expedition, without inducing
any corresponding difficulty in deciphering. While Mr. Fes-
ter.'s arbitraries and double and triple consonants are more
numerous than those of other systems that we have met with,
I hey 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 shorthand 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 practice; be-
cause in the former case you are most likely to be presented
with a Pstein 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 may require years of
alteration, amendment, end practice to render it serviceable.
We must admit that Mr. Foster's system appears to us a very
excellent one;_ that its capabiltes are equal to all demands
upon it is evident from his °an practice; and that it is laid
down clearly and judiciously, will be apparent to any one
who peruses the book."—Liverpool Journal.
"The little knowledge we possess of this very useful art
enables ns to state that Mr. Foster's system appears to us&
very practical and easy one, and therefore a very good one.
The work is cheap and very intelligible, and we have no
hesitation in recommending it to those who are desirous of
becoming proficients in the art, and to all who desire to have
any knowledge of it."—MetropolitanCoruerrative Journal and
Church of England Gazette.

FRAMPTON'S PILL OF HEALTH,
Price Is. I3id. per box.
jiH IS excellent Family Pill is a Medicine of long-tried
I efficacy for correcting all Disorders of the Stomach and
Bowels, the common symptoms of which are Costiveness,
Flatulency, Spasms, loss of Appetite, Sick Head-ache,_Gid-
diness, Sense of Fulness after meals, Dizziness of the Eyes.
Drowsiness, and Pains in the Stomach and Bowels, Indiges-
tion producing a Torpid State of the Liver, and a consequent
inactivity of the Bowels, causing a disorganization of every
function of the frame, will in this most excellent preparation,
by a little perseverance, be effectually removed. Two or
three doses will convince the afflicted of its salutary effects.
The Stomach will speedily regain its strength; a bealthj
action of the Liver, Bowels, and Kidneys will rapidly take
place; and instead of listlessness, heat, pain, and jaundited
appearance, strength, activity, and renewed health will be
the quick result of taking this Medicine according to the
directions accompanying each box.
These Pills are particularly efficacious for Stomach Coughs,
Colds, Agues, Shortness of Breath, and all obstructions in
the Urinary Passages; and if taken after too free an indol-
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state of repose.
Persons of a FULL HABIT, who are subject to Head-
ache, Giddiness, Drowsiness, and Singing in the Ears, ari-
sing from too great a flow of Blood to the Head, should never
be without them, as many dangerous symptoms will be en-
tirely carried off by their immediate use.
FOR FEMALES these Pills are most truly excellent,
removing all obstructions, the distressing Head-ache so very
prevalent with the sex, Depression of Spirits, Dulness of
Sight, Nervous Affections, Blotches, Pimples, and Sallow-
ness of the Skin, and give a healthy and juvenile bloom to
the complexion.
To MOTHERS they are confidently recommended as the
best medicine that can, be taken during pregnancy; and for
Children of all ages they are unequalled.
As a pleasant, safe, easy Aperient, they unite the recom-
mendation of a mild operation with the most successful effect,
and require no restraint of diet or confinement during their
use. By regulating the dose according to the age and
strength of the patient, they become suitable for every case
,Y
in either sex, that can be required; and for ELDERL
PEOPLE they will be found to be the most comfortable
Medicine hitherto prepared.
Sold by T. Prout, 229, Strand, London, price Is. lid. and
2s. Pd. per box; also by Rennie, Priestley, Ross and Co,,
Howell, G. Syers, J. Syers, Roberts, Wagstaff, Aspinall,
Fisher, Lathbury, Maynard, PhillipsScholefield, Johnson,
Mawhood, Smith and Bradford, Liverpool; and by the ven-
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Ask for FRAMPTON'S PILL OF HEALTH, and
observe the name and address of " Thomas Prout, 229
Strand, Loudon," on the Government Stamp.

DOWNING-STREET, Nov. 3.—The Queen has been pleased
to appoint Majnr John Macphall to be Lieutenant•Governot
of the island of Dominica.

A Wont) AND A BI.OW.—The Prince Metternich steamer
lately arrived from Trebizonde at Constantinople. Two cases
of plague having declared themselves on board, strict orders
were given that the crew and passengers should undergo a
severe quarantine. Two Persians disregarded this order,
jumped overboard, and swam to shore. They were arrested,
and conducted before the Cadi. " Were you," said that
officer, "passengers on board the Metternich steamer ?"
" Yes." " Did you break the quarantine ?" " Yes." The
Cadi made a sign, and the two heads were rolling at his feet.
DEATH OP VISDOI:NT DEERHDRST.—We regret to an-
nounce the demise of the above noble viscount, which took
place on Monday afternoon, at two o'clock, at his lordship's
seat Bourton House, near Morton-in-the Marsh, Gloucester-
shire. His lordship had been obliged to keep his bed-room
since Angust, when he caught cold in returning from one of
her Majesty's parties at Buckingham Palace. This brought
on a consumption, and after a lingering illness, throughout
which not the slightest hopes were given of his ultimate re.
coverv, he expired as above stated. The Earl of Coventr,
and several other members of the family, were present at hisr
lordshin's dissolution besides the Viscountess Dee!hurst,bwho
is inconsolable at her bereavement. Her ladyship
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