The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1847-05-04 00:00:00

THE FEVER SHEDS,

Last night, a third meeting of the inhabitants of Abercromby
Ward was held at the Phoenix Hotel, relative to the fever sheds
in Brownlow-hill. The meeting was well attended, and we ob-
served the following medical gentlemen present Carson,
Mr. Bainbridge, Mr. Cooper, ])r. Macnaught, Dr. Watson, Mr.
Neill, Dr. Moffatt, and Mr. Millet Davits.
Mr. COOFER occupkd the chair, and remarked, in the
course of his observations, that the writer of an anonymous
letter in that (lay's paper was evidently a non-contagionist,
and such was the variety of human nature, that some per-
sons prided themselves in differing from every one else. He
was not aware of any particuiar business before the meeting,
except reporting progress. They had deputed Dr. Sutherland
to act for them in ndon, and, to present their memorials to
Sir George Grey, Lord Sandon, and the Health Committee.
Many of the gentlemen present, particularly of the faculty, spoke
of the bad construction of the sheds, and the still worse site
chosen for them. It appeared the general opinion that the
shed being built of brick, could not be dry enough to receive
patients for many months, and that it would be better to
abandon them and procure a site for temporary wooden
buildings in the outskirts, or apply to government for
some of the ships in ordinary, to be anchored in the Sloyne,
and to receive the -poor Irish who arrived, labouring under
incipient fever—a small steamer being employed to convey.
them. A letter was read, dated same dav, from Dr. Suther-
land, to the effect that he had presented a memorial to the
Poor Law Commissioners, and had received a reply to the effect
that they would give it their earnest attention. Mr. Brown,
M.P., had been written to, to co-operate with 1)r. Sutherland.
Finally, Dr. WATSON moved in effect that a public tneeting
should be called of the bnrgesses of the ward as soon as replies
were received to the several memorials, and that their fellow-
townsmen (who symphatliised with them) should be invited to
alt ad. •

This was seconded by Mr. STOWARD, and unanimously
carried. It was also understood that the Committee should call
upon Mr. Rushton, with a view to obtain counsel's advice.

THE ZOOLOGICAL GARDENS,

The season for 1847 is about to commence. Yearly we
have felt a gratification in noticing the exertions that have
been used by the proprietors of this lovely-retreat to pre-
sent to the public, the result of the labours of the recess
—a picture worthy of -appreciation ; and yearly have we
had to commend, and extremely too, the merit displayed,
but on no occasion have we previously felt a lack of lan-
guagesufficiently powerful, as on the present occasion to
express in their fullest worth the encomiums that are due
for the preparations that are now made. We do not re-
gard the exhibitions at the gardens in the same light as
those of other classes ; we place them in a more elevated
sphere, for in them is not only conveyed all the benefits
desirable from public parks, but they offer scope for the
expansion of the mind in botany, ornithology, natural
history, and even mechanics, and however lightly they
may be regarded by some, we feel confident that to many
classes they offer not only health but intelligence ; and
by the various entertainments offered, they embrace amuse-
ment and instruction so pleasingly, that while imbibing
the one, the other is imperceptibly inhaled.
The subject for representation during the season, which
is shortly about to commence, is the Palace and Gardens
of Versailles, with its multiplicity of fountains, the majo-
rity of which will be worked with real water. We have
been favoured, by the kindness of Mr. Atkins, with a cur-
sory view of the progressing works.; and the model from.
which they are being constructed, and must avow our
surprise at the magnitude of the undertaking. Unlike
previous scenes, this is painted on a combination of reced-
ing and elevated flats, by which distance and perspective is
more beautifully obtained. The site, which is taken from
the lower part of the gardens of Versailles, embraces al-
most every feature of interest. In the centre is the splen-
did palace, the favourite residence of Louis Quatorze, rich
in its style of architecture, and frowning majestically on
the luxuriant vales beneath. Behind the palace, extend-
ing to an almost incredible distance, is the Avenue de
Paris; and, softening beautifully in the distance, is a view
of the city of Versailles. There is nothing from one hori-
zon to the other in the picture but which seems expressly
made for it. Elsewhere palaces are built to adorn cities ;
here the city is but an adjunct to the palace ; every mound
seems by nature adapted to add, by its elevation or decli-
vity, a new beauty to the scene. In the representation,
the artist, Mr. Frederick Fenton; of London, has been, if
we may use the expression, " at home." There is a softness
and delicacy in the distances, a boldness and freedom in the
nearer objects, that not only shows great artistic skill,
but produces an effect that can be better imagined than
described. Nature itself, in our comparatively cold isle,
cannot be conceived to possess such a scene of loveliness
and beauty. .Trees of beautiful autumnal tints, are •
gracefully bending over fountains projecting water
into the air, which glittering in the sun, falls in a
thousand forms into the basins beneath. These to-
gether with the lovely walks- and sweet parterres form
a 'view rather more resembling the description of a
scene of enchantment, than one so near and so well known
to England. In the 'centre of the lake is Neptune, sur-
rothided by his Tritons doing homage to Alcinous, and
forming a splendid picturesque fountain. At each side is
a massive building, the style in keeping with the general
architecture ; and, round the edges of the lake, encircling
it in easy and graceful line, is an open-work ballustred
wall, giving a complete finish to the previously broken
edge of the ornamental water.
Taking the painting as an artistic work, it is incompa-
rably superior to anything of the kind hitherto produced
in the provinces ; while its peculiar adaptation to day or
night representations, renders it equal ii' not superior to
previous efforts. The expense this year must have been
enormous, yet we trust that the increasing patronage of
the public will not only suffice to repay the manager for
the present outlay, but to stimulate him to greater exer-.
tions on future occasions.

May 4, t 847.

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PROTECTION for INVENTIONS and DESIGNS
may now be obtained for THREE YEARS for 125.,
including all expenses, and PATENTS, at home and abroad,
for a longer period, at an equally moderate rate, on application
to Messrs. B. and N. BROWNE, OFFICE FOR PATENTS, 376,
STRAND, London, where may
ibe obtained gratis a PROSPEC-
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CHINA, GLASS, AND EARTHENWARE.

T. SMITH

,10,111 CI ESPECTFULLY begs to announce to his Friends
and the Public generally of Liverpool, that he has, in
conjunction with his present Esta lishment,
54, BOLD- 'ET,
TAKEN THE EXTE VE PREMISES,
36, CHURC • TREET,
(Opposite Parker-street,)
Which he purposes OPENING on THURSDAY NEXT,
MAY 6th, 1847,
With a most superb STOCK of Rich Burnished Gold
CHINESE TEA AND BREAKFAST SERVICES,
Of the most Costly and Mo Desizns ;
DINNER and DESSERT SEEN ,S, T ILET SETS, &c.;
Together wit oice Assortment of
FANG ABINET GOODS,
Consisting of citing Desks, Ladies' Work- Boxes,
Tea Chests, &c. ' •
ENGLISH & FOREIGN CHINA VASES, PAPIER MACHE

AND OTHER TEA TRAYS;
METAL TEA and COFFEE POTS and DISH COVERS,

OF THE BEST SHEFFIELD MANUFACTURE;
Also, a large Assortment of Rich-cut, Plain, and Ornamental
FLINT GLASS,
Which he is determined to offer at 40per cent. under any other
House in England.
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An early inspection is solicited. Goods carefully packed, fit
for conveyance to any part of the world.

ARTIFICIAL TEETH AND DENTAL SURGERY,.

IN ALL ITS VARIOUS BRANCHES,
AT No. 6, HARDY-STREET, GREAT GEORGE-STREET.
MR. DE LOUDE Surgeon-Dentist, Lecturer on the
Diseases and Plipdology of the Human Teeth,- Author
of " Practical Dentistry," &c., has the honour to acquaint the
Nobility and Gentry of Liverpool, that he may 4n consulted or
employed in all the Branches of DENTAL
SURGER,Y.os con-
struction of all kinds of ARTIFICIAL TEETH and PALATES,
&c., on the most permanent and improved systems.
Mr. De Loude constructs and appiierArtidcial Teeth of every
description, from a single Tooth to a whole Set, on the most
approved and perrnatlert principles, either of the Sea Horse
Tooth, Terrop;eetle, or Human Teeth, mounted on bone,
silver, gold. or tina plates, pressed or deposited by the Gal-
vano-plastic ocess, on exact models of the deficient parts of
the mouth, according to the wish or ease of the wearer, (with-
out ligatures of tying or twisting wires, &c.,) so that they may
be taken out, cleaned, and replaced with the utmost facility, in
a mothent. Carious Teeth stopped with gold, platina, &c.
All Operations, and Artificial pieces connected with the Teeth,
are executed by Mr. De Loude lrmself, and no secondary assist-
ance being employed, he warrants the exactness and correct-
ness of the fitting, answering perfectly for masticati:n, articu-
lation, and youthful appearance.
Hours of Attendance Daily from Tell till Four.

FINE FLOWING RINGLETS.—The care of the Hair in
In rants and Young Children is, by inexperienced mothers and
nurses too little regarded. No mistake C.lll be more injurious
than the supposition that neglect in this particular can continue
with impunity. The seeds of strength or weakness are laid in
the nursery; and the majority of owing ringlets, or
bald heads of after years, are ceable to this early period.
OLDRIDGE'S BALM OF LUMBIA, long celebrated for
its genial and inylgorat* ~ qualities, in promoting and restoring
the growth of the h • , is peculiarly. fitted (applied according to
the printed dire " ns) for application during the tender years
ofinfancy an ildhood ; and no nursery where personal ad-
vantages are held in any estimation, should be without it.
Price 3s. Gd., Gs.' and 11s. per Bottle; no other prices are ge-
nuine. Ask for OLDRIDGE'S BALM, 1, Wellington-street,
Strand, London. Sold by all respectable Chemists, Perfumers,
and Stationers.

NICOLL'S PALETOT, OF LLAMA CLOTH, REG.'D
6 AND 7 Vic., CAP. 65.—Messrs Nicoll, Court Tailors' of
Regent-street and Cornhill, London, have the honour re-
spectfully to announce that MESSRS. DAWBARN AND
SON, of 110, Bold-street, Liverpool, will continue to be
their sole agents for that town, and will have the exclu-
sive sale of this fashionable Coat. Messrs. Nicoll can
most cheerfully recommend this establishment to any of
their patrons residing in its neigh ooil who may re-
quire, with the Paletot Coats ether Dress or Frock,
Trousers, Waistcoats, &c., SSRS. DAWBARN AND
SON being constantly s plied from London with every
improvement in Paste d fashion, and more particularly
as the same prim es of business for which their own
firm is now yknown are maintained by Messrs. Davy-
barn, viz., ve moderate prices, combined with every ex-
cellence of material for prompt cash payments. Messrs.
N. are well aware that there are some fashions which have
so little of the enduring principle in them that they sel-
dom survive the fluctuations of a single season; others,
which from their intrinsic merit, acquire a firm footing in
public esteem and enjoy a more extensive vogue in pro-
portion as they become known to the public. To the let-
ter order the Paletot has an undoubted claim, as by its
unassuming, yet gentlemanly appearance may be ascribed
the constant patronage of H. R. H. Prince Albert, Prince
George of Cambridge, His Grace the Duke of Wellington,
and the principal members of the senate, the pulpit, and
the bar.

A CHILD FOUND DEAD IN BED.—TIIO
masig Long
Washington, a child of five months old, residn with his
parents in Jamaica-street, was found dead in bed between
them on Sunday morning. wokth

A NEW CRY.—It is curious that the Irish still cry out
for Repeal, and yet they are rushing over to England in
thousands every day. We begin to imagine this cry of
" Repeal " is directed against Ireland, considering the
alacrity the " finest peasantry" show in leaving it. It can-
not be against England, or else they would never seek food
and shelter in the very country they so bitterly denounce.
The best thing for Ireland will be a poor-law, with work-
houses established all throughout the kingdom, on a kindly,
charitable plan, making the landlords contribUte largely to
their support. The best cry for this purpose will be
" Union."—Punch.

CAPTAIN WARNER.—Sir Howard Douglas has obtained
a parliamentary return of the last trial of Captain War-
ner's invention on a moor in Staffordshire. The " long-
range " turned out to be a balloon, which was.. to drop .
heavy shot, explosive or otherwise, on the desired point.
At the appointed place Captain Warner appeared in com-
pany with a " Mr. Brown," who turned out to be Mr.
Green, the aeronaut, and after considerable delay the bal-
loon was let go, when, instead of taking the direction of
the object to be destroyed, it went across the country for
four miles, and fell at the tillage of Rugely, where it was
found by four labourers, who sold it to a public house man
for a guinea. When Captain Warner and Lord Ingestrie
arrived, the public-house man was showing the balloon at
twopence admission. Sir Howard Douglas met with
very discourteous usage from the press for his doubts of
Captain Warner's ..ueess, which Sir Howard's scientific
knowledge led him to entertain. from the first, Init ho
caems now to have been in the right from the beginning.
THE CURRENCY QUW:4TION.—On Wednesday last, a
meeting of the members of the East India and China
Association was held at their rooms, Exchange-buildings,
for the purpose of considering the propriety of memorial-
ising Government upon the course which is now pursued
by the Bank of England in contracting their issues. Our
reporter attended, but, as he was informed that the meet-
ing was intended to be private, we are not in a condition
to give a detailed report of the proceedings.
Potter, Esq., the treasurer, occupied the chair, and the
proceedings of the bank directors were, we understand,
pretty freely discussed, and there was some difference of
opinion as to the remedial measures which ought to be
adopted. Ultimately it was determined that Mr. William
Nicol, the chairman, and Mr. Chas. Turner, the deputy-
chairman, who are in London on some business connected
with the opium question, be appointed a deputation—to
join Mr. Alderman Hodgson, who will represent the
Liverpool banking interest—to consult the Chancellor of
the Exchequer on this momentous question.
MURDER AND SUICIDE.—A very painful act of mur-
der and suicide occurred at Woolwich on Tuesday. The
Salsette, which lies moored off the dockyard, is used as
receiving ship for the seamen (and their wives in some
cases). who are attached to steamers and other vessels un-
dergoing repair in the dockyard. On the return of the
Bloodhound steam-vessel, Lieut. Phillips, from the Medi-
terranean station, a few weeks since, the vessel was taken
into the basin and the crew drafted on board the Salsette,
amongst whom was the captain's cook, a man named
Robinson, and his wife, who had an infant about fifteen
months old. Some domestic differences of a very painful
nature occurred between this man and his wife since his
arrival at Woolwich, and on Tuesday afternoon, between
one and two o'clock, when in a fit of excitement, she
jumped overboard from the Salsette with her infant in her
arms. An intrepid seaman on board the hulk immediately
sprang in after her, and made a clutch at her dress just, It
is said, as she was in the act of sinking. This heron'
action, however, was unfortunately of no avail, and botb
mother and child sank beneath the water. Neither of the
bodies has yet been recovered.
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