The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1840-11-13 00:00:00

Court of Lions, in the Alhamb-r

Nhich is the most splendid production c
wee witnessed ; and though e'
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the kind we
iborate in design, there is a
s in the style that cannot fail to
ition of all lovers of the fine

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Linted by Alessr

Parker and Johnstone, who
_aye spared no pains to render the picture such as will pour-
ray to the beholder a faithful representation of that splendid
.

To give additional effect to this scene, a ca►peting,
representing tile-work in perspective; and in accordance with
the floor of palace, will run out from the foot-lights, and
meet the scene on its being dropped, which will tend greatly
to distance and harmonize the view. We had prepared a
description of the decorative improvements which the enter-
prising manager has effected, but we are compelled to post-
pone it until Tuesday.

LONDON NATIVE OYSTERS.—Any person desirous of
" astonishing the natives," may have an opportunity of do-

ing so by paying Mr. Barton, of RenshaVT-street, a visit.
His delicious oysters are well worth the notice of the epicure
and man of taste ; and as they are brought from London dai-

ly, are always fresh and good.
LAUNCH.—On Tuesday last, a fine ship, built by Messrs.
Hazelden, Pearson, and Troughton, was launched from their
yard, south side of the Queen's Dock basin. She is (as we
before had occasion to notice) one of the finest vessels ever
turned out at our port. She is of 376 tons burthen, and is called
" The Meg of Meldon," a celebrated witch who rendered,
as our historical readers will remember, good and effective
service to the Earl of Derwentwater in " olden times." She
is built of the choicest materials, and as was remarked by
Mr. Bailey, the talented surveyor for Lloyd's at this port,
" may be equalled in fidelity and excellence of construction,
but cannot he surpassed." She was built for, and is to be
commanded by Captain Arthur Cookson, well known as the
commander of the Jurnna, and more recently of the Mari,
the command of which last vessel he undertook while this
ship was building, for one voyage, across the Atlantic and
back. Notwithstanding the precarious and inclement state
of the weather, the yard and every adjoining eminence were
crowded by hundreds of spectators, including many respect-
able individuals of both sexes. Soon after eleven o'clock,
all being in readiness, the daggers were struck, and the ves-
sel glided from the yard into her destined element in gallant
style, amidst the loud acclamations of the delighted specta-
tors—her name being given by Miss Sinclair, daughter of
Mr. S. of Duke-street, who was one of the party present.
She looked beautiful when high and dry, and still more so
when afloat. She sat firmly and lightly in the water, was
much admired by all who are judges of naval architectural
symmetry, and we doubt not will, besides carrying a largo
cargo, turn out to be " a clipper." After the launch a
number of ladies and gentlemen, friends of the builders
and owner, retired to the mould-room, and while the
rain poured in torrents without, passed a delightful
afternoon in festive enjoyment. Amongst the gentlemen
present was Mr. Sinclair, (who occupied the chair), Mr.
Shand, Dr. Grindrod, Dr. Gouthwaite, and many others of
our most esteemed citizens. The number of " Lancashire
Witches" who came to honour their " weird sister" " Meg
o' Meldon," was proportionately great. The room was
beautifully decorated with national flags. An elegant and
sumptuous cold collation, with wines, &c.. was served by
Mr. Wilde, of the American Hotel, Lower Sparling-street ;
many appropriate speeches were made, and toasts drunk,
and a more harmonious or happy party we never witnessed.
The health of the builders and that of the owner of the ves-
sel, and success to them in their future undertakings, was
drunk with repeated rounds of applause, and was followed by
neat and suitable replies. After the repast the merry dance
commenced, two fiddlers being present, and the pleasures of
the evening were prolonged till a late hour of the afternoon.
The workmen were regaled below, and testified by their
cheering their good wishes to their employers. 'We were
never, indeed, present at a more joyful assemblage, and the
respect shown to the builders and owners of the noble vessel
just let afloat on the bosom of the old Mersey, was not more
hearty than it was deserved.
BRIDGEWATER HousE.—Lord Francis Egerton has en-
trusted the erection of this mansion to Mr. Barry, the archi-
tect of both houses of parliament ; and it is understood it Will
be commenced immediately. Sir R. Sniirke was first engaged
as its architect, but that gentleman gave up the undertaking.
PERSONATION OF A VOTER.—WiIIiAm Thompson, 3
shoemaker, residing in St. Andrew-street, in this town, syas

placed before Mr. Rushton, on Saturday, charged with g
at the late municipal election, voted in Abercromby 11 ard,

for Mr. Todd, the radical candidate pretending that he was
Wm. Thompson, a cow-keeper, resident in the same street.
It was proved that the prisoner had delivered in a voting-
paper at the booth where the votes for Abercrom by-ward were
received, and that his vote was recorded as that of the Win.
Thompson who appeared on the register, in which the prison-
er's name did not appear, as he was not duly qualified. It was
known by some parties present, that the Wrn. Thompson
whose name appeared on the register was ill and unable to
leave his bed, but according to the evidence, the vote was in"
serted before any objection could be made. Shortly after'
wards. however, Mr. Robertson Gladstone and Mr. Christ°'
pher Bushell, having heard of the circumstance, entered the
booth and protested against the validity of the vote. Tho''
Atkinson was called by Mr. Penington. He stated that hay'
Mg heard that the prisoner had personated his neighbour'
Wm. Thompson, the cow-keeper, in 1839, when he voted ().,
Mr. Ripley, he had some conversation with him on the sub-
ject. The prisoner at first said he thought he was the person
entitled to vote : but, upon being pressed on the point by the
witness telling him that not having paid his rates, he "'ust
have known that he was not qualified, he admitted that he
had done wrong, and said he would never be led into such an
error again. It was proved by Mr. Hart and Mr. Tyson,
that the prisoner's name did not appear in either the rate
book or the burgess-roll. Mr. Snowball, who appeared for,
the defence, contended that supposing the prisoner had voted
in the manner alleged, it was not an indictable offence. Mr'
Rushton said, when a case of this kind occurred, some 61110
ago, they had the whole law very fully discussed, and a very
high opinion was taken, which entirely coincided with 1",.!
own. He was clearly of opinion that this was indictable of
-
s Mr. Rushton asked the prisoner if he had any tho'
to say. He replied that the statement of Mr. Atkinson as t°
the conversation that had passed between them was entire/5'
false. Mr. Rushton said, that in the discharge of his duo,
he should commit the prisoner for trial for an offence whieti
f,
he regarded as very serious. Knowing he was not qualified'
the prisoner had personated a voter at the municipal electielp
which was a fraud upon the candidate, and in direct opeo,
tion to the intentions of the legislature, for by it all the en
of legislation were defeated. Mr. Atkinson's stater }cis
pressed in aggravation, for the prisoner had acknowledged 1,1;
error in 1839, and had repeated it in 1840. The prisoner '"/8„,
committed for trial at the next sessions, with an intin3att4
that bail would be taken immediately, if required. The 711_`";
ties demanded were two of £2O each, and the prisoner's 01„
recognisance in £4O. The witnesses for the prosecution %lel:::
bound in recognisances of £lOO each to appear and give el;,.
dence on the trial. Bail was afterwards given, and the Pr"
soner was liberated.
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THEATRE ROYAL.—MRS. CLARICE'S RENEFIT.---'" •
evening this theatre closes for the season, when will tel" ;
nate the present lessee's interest in it. There have beit,e,i,
few, we may say, establishments in the kingdom, 0' r,
have been conducted with greater regularity, more lion 0Z!„,
able conduct, or with better taste and spirit, than this. ,•1',"0
velties have been brought forward, and " stars" have ueble
engaged, without much regard to the chance of prOfit3
return ; a spirit has been manifested to afford the publie,reo,
opportunity of seeing that which was popular in the me' 01.
polis, and occasion has been, when pieces were produceii,e4
performers engaged, when there appeared but small hope:11.„
expectation of return adequate to the outlay. Take, f"tr thestance, the engagement of the French company, one 01 not
best that has ever appeared in London. The house cras,be
well filled during the whole of the time they were here. anY
management•thought they might please, but never kia",,k,
sanguine expectations of success. We hear, occas/°°,-ed;
complaint made of the inefficiency of the company elage",.- in
but let us inquire where we shall find a better one, or ou-00,1
which there are more careful or more steady actors ? A g ice/
second or third rate man is as valuable in one point of /hot
in a theatre as a "star :" he does not produce so mue,b'
his efforts are necessary to conduce to that " star's 6,1
cess. Look the country through, we shall not fin a-
company better organized, or more respectable, than has 46
peered at the Theatre Royal, and the public and playg°o'd
must consider themselves fortunate, if they have as ,g,,ge-
a caterer of amusement as the present, in the next luai-010
meat. Let us look at the Theatre itself. For comfort je the
auditors' portion there is none more agreeable ; and as to
tv
decorations, there is not an interior anywhere, not even in„
" Great Metropolis" itself, can compare with it. The seer
is, generally speaking, handsome and picturesqne, a"" for
executed ; and the appointments arp quite good enough the
any purpose. Tp draw attention to the last night 0 the
season—Mrs. Clarke, the best actress in her line alio.
stage, upon this occasion will make her farewell curio!),
We are confident that all who Have enjoyed her oe,
original humour will honour her with their prese
Those who have participated in the mirth which she bas ,heir
casioned should, and no doubt will, testify substantially 'feet
admiration of her. In the true commercial spirit pro': for
in this great town, Mrs. Clarke offers an inducemen'ol-
those who do not personally interest themselves in her re'o
fare, by introducing to them Miss Ellen Tree, in ShaksPe3o,l
delightful play of "As You Like It. Ellen Tree's ftohttief
is the most finished performance on the stage. Mr. CP:00
Kean, as the " melancholy Jacques," will give the Pla% 1)1
an opportunity of witnessing his reading of it. lit 19%01'
looked upon with some curiosity. It is needless to say viisA
house may be expected. We give advice to those who
to be present to apply for tickets immediately. ogei
DESERTING A NEWLY-BORN CHILD.—A mida-citie"
woman, named Margaret M'Cann was yesterday;l,36"
before Mr. Rushton, at the Police-office, charged wit zFroill
ing on the previous evening deserted an infant child. din
the evidence it appeared that the child had been Place foie
basket and left on the steps of a shop, where it warlite
almost dead, with a note attached to its clothing.
male made some statement in extenuation of her Cott hP
but Mr. Rushton said he would not be doing his u°''
did not commit her for trial. the
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IN RAPHAEL'S PROPHETIC ALMANACK FOR IS4 mtloet
Veil of Futurity is rent asunder, and the Lives and gobeff
of the Queen, Lord Melbourne, Wellington, Sir 4;4 0..
Peel, &c. &c., (as influenced by the Planets in the c
atto_e:,&
next Year,) symbolically depicted. 50,000 purchast,rse
103cIt
the interest in this bold man's writings, who, if he,' star'
has method in his madness. "It is the Stars, tn.
e lia:
above us, govern our conditions," as King Lear 05' yearC
phael's Prophetic Almanack has been twenty-0?%0 ; '
before the public, and annually increased in eircuia,tltiior:
contains 108 handsome pages, and a large colour
glyphic. In it the Politician may trace the wiiiilinbootlAY
Cabinet ; the Farmer find every thing useful, with a' 7,01t1;
Weather Guide and Fairs, the Student, Tables for e'.,'.;tore
tion, the Christian be led " through Nature up to in th!
God," and Ladies become enraptured with Tales '..'toct7
Wild and Wonderful, and interspersed with poetical pity
of the highest order. In the language of Cicero. It f
said, that Raphael's Prophetic Alrnanacks 66 belongotoeiv:
seasons, to all ages, and to all places : afford it"Pr°sperit'e
to youth, delight to old age—are an ornament to I'S. hoiajt
provide a refuge and a solace in adversity ;
are no hindrance abroad, add pleasure to our nights, ~
on a journey, and are our companions in the country ,a essl:
A tract recently published by an " English Radicti! wlO '
that " universal suffrage is a mere animal deraa" 0011;
amuse 6,..tieligp
might emanate from a conclave of bears," awl that „joie
hold suffrage include all the blackguardisur and. '"
which rents a gin-shop or a cellar."