The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1847-08-31 00:00:00

Ang. 31, 1847.

toial 41.clus.

QUARANTINE.—The select' vestry of Liverpool have
resolved to discontinue the quarantine regulations, as far
as the Irish are concerned ; the improved health of the
town having warranted them in so doing.
The Roscoe Club have taken the premises No. 82,
Bold-street, for their club-house. It is expected that
the advantages of the club will be extended to the mem-
bers by the end of September.
- The office of Landing Surveyor in the Customs at Liver-
pbol having become vacant by the promotion of Mr. Peter
Allen, has been filled by the promotion of Mr. Arthur
Rich, Landing Surveyor at Plymouth, who is succeeded
by Mr. Charles G. Stay, Searcher, at Liverpool.
• Dr. Shelton Mackenzie, formerly connected with the
Liverpool press, has written to Mr. John O'Connell, to
say that he will willingly subscribe his mite towards the
erection of a national monument to O'Connell, and that
he will shortly become a member of the Repeal Associa-
tion.

The investigation, by the committee of the Select Ves-
'', into the circumstances connected with the defalcation
the £lOO, received in silver and copper from various
ti'ad•w—rn:_estnen, has not resulted in anything satisfactory. Mr.
—"allis stated before the committee, on Saturday, that
he had no recollection of having received the money, and
his buuks, which were correct in every other respect, gave
no clue to the transaction.
LE CONDE MONTMOLIN IN LIVERPOOL.—Le Conde
Monttnolin is stopping at the Adelphi Hotel. Le Conde
arrived in this town on Thursday evening, and has since
visited the principal objects of interest, in company with
Col. Merry. The arrival-book of the Adelphi contains
Many distinguished names, which comprise the following :
Prince Waldemar of Prussia, Duchess of Beaufort, Earl
`of Portarlington, Viscount. Hawardine, Lord Ashdown,
Lady Jane Hamilton, Count Ravensburg, Lord Vivian,
the Bishop of Antigua, Chancellor Dunkan, Admiral
Hope, Hon. Captain Gough, Mr. Alderman Hooper,
Captain Hawkins, R.E., and Mr. Cubitt, M.P.
ACCIDENT IN CASTLE-STREET.—On Tuesday, at two
o'clock, the Wavertree omnibus and the Walton omnibus
the left the Exchange, and when they had come to corner
of Harrington-street, and were both together, one of the
leaders, a very fine horse, belonging to the Wavertree
•omnibus, slipped and fell, and lay with his hind legs
stretched towards the middle of the street. The wheel of
the Walton omnibus passed over one of his legs before the
driver had time to pull up, and completely smashed the
bone. There being no hopes of its recovery, the poor
animal was bled to death. • We learn that instructions
have been given to re-pave Castle-street with small square
sets, and to flatten the surface of the street forthwith : so
that we may shortly expect to hear of there being a dimi-
nution in the almost daily number of accidents which have
been occurring in it.
THE TIMBER TRADE.—The timber trade of the port is
still unusually inactive. The transactions of the week are
few, and principally from the yards. The quay business
has been, remarkably dull. Three cargoes have been sold
from the yards, one at 191 d per foot; one at 19d • and an
inferior one at a less price. In Quebec pine little has
been doing, and prices may be quoted at our rates of last
week. Quebec and other hardwoods are likewise steady
at our former quotations. St. John, &c., deals and boards
continue to arrive freely, and are in good demand at from
24:d to 2id per foot of 2 inches, according to specificAtion
and shippers' charter. Pitch pine was sold by auction at
2s ld per foot ; Baltic timber, in cargo, 22d to 2s ld,
according to quality ; and St. Petersburgh red deals at
lOs per foot standard for good quality ; Swedish, &c.,
red. £l3 to £l5 for good. Quebec and other shares are
very dull of sale, and the stock, sufficient. Mahogany
and other furniture woods, no sales to report.
THE AMATEUR PERFORMANCE.—The success which
the gentlemen who have undertaken to make an effort to
contribute to the general fund for the purchase of the
birthplace of the immortal hard, have hitherto met with,
has been very great : many of the amateurs are already
known to the lovers of the drama as having earned a re-
taliation "on the boards." Among these may be enu-
merated Mr. Brough and Mr. Hughes, from whom some
good acting is looked for: the former is to take the part
(4 'Sir Andrew Aguecheck, and the latter that of Sir
121""Y Belch,Twelfth Night." Mr. Coleman
favourable
offered the Theatre-Royal for the occasion on very
glaTirable terms, as regards the amateurs, who have
to the accepted the offer. The arrangement will ensure
pestiesPtrformances all the advantages of superior pro-
sequ ' "`anagement, &c., and the amateurs will, in con-
the ence, be benefited by the instructions of Mr. Lloyd,
well known prumpter. The affair is to take place on
e 9th of. September.
_ THE CHEAP TRlP.—Those who visit London by the
ensuing excursion train will find at this season an unusual
field for amusement and knowledge. In addition to time
National Gallery' and British Museum, there is now ex-
hibiting the magnificent works of art in Westminster
Hall, the whole of whieli are free. The theatres, with the
exception of her Majesty's and Drury-lane, are all open.
At Saddler's Wells, after an entire new decoration, the
season was commenced on Monday last, with Shakspear's
play of Cymbeline. To the Collosseum there is a reduc-
tion of entrt and the six exhibitions are to be viewed for
the' one charge. The decreased rate of omnibus fares,
and the generally increased facilities, will enable those
limited in time to visit even the suburban resorts of Chel-
sea, the deservedly admired Cremorne Gardens, Green-
wich, Richmond, Hampton Court, &c. ; but on no ac-
count must those who seek pleasure omit to spend one
evening at the Royal Gardens at Vauxhall, which are now
so magnificently arranged, and in which there is such a
pleasing mingling of nature and art, that they not only
defy description, but they dazzle the imagination. The
Tower, the Thames Tunnel, Westminster Abbey, the
palaces and parks, are also worthy of important notice.
TIIETORESTERS' FESTIVAL.—The anniversary fete of
this order took place on Tuesday at the Zoological Gar-
dens. The weather was beautifully fine. Between three
and four o'clock, by which time the gathering of a well-
dressedseed company had become great, the proceedings coin-
es"
, with a dance on the green, which delightful ex-
folfowe nal_ continued with spirit for some time. This was
foot, the British rustic sports, consisting of hurdle,
for. and sack races; all of which were cleverly competed
exhibitn the evening Sig. Boleno and his groupe of artists
coolie ed in the concert-hall, followed by Mr. Bateman's
phi This entertainment, and Sig. Boleno's comic ballet.
s pat of the entertainment was well received and de-
Versa applauded. The illumination of the Palace of
fete dies, together with Madame Rosini's astounding
fi
sere glagtohne tight rope, and Sig. Diavolo's descent on the
, and a brilliant display of fire-works followed.
noveral Montgolfier balloons ascended during the after-
thelur i_and evening, which contributed considerably, by
fir, .°eantiful appearance and their variegated streams of
r issuing from them, to enliven the proceedings.
oughout the day Mr. Emidy's excellent brass band
f,lay_ed a number of favourite airs and waltzes. The fes-
"vl terminated with a ball in the C
eve 'SAINT PETER'S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCII.—On ThUrS-
-021:g, the congregation formerly assembling in this
szriet:th held a tea-party in the Temperance-hall, Bond-
; upwards of 200 persons were present. The chair
s occupied by Mr. A. Neilson, and on the platform
I,7re the following gentlemen amongst others :—Rev. D.
Iroson. Rev. G.-J. Brown, of Castle Douglas ; Rev.
Andson, of Kirk Mahoe; Messrs. A.' C. Dunlop,
pT' Arnott, F. Wilson, Wm. Wilson, &c. Tea hav-
fen concluded, Mr. William Wilson read a report.
church for
to the former successful efforts to build a
,_se for the district—referred to the troubles which had
caused
it the congregation to lose it, and allow it to pass
now
be
ehands of another communion. The work must
_ done over again ; and as a first step the congrega-
tion had agreed to request the Presbytery to moderate in
a call to Christ, a minister of thetrue church, the Rev.
John Mathison. A piece of land foraetneith, near St.
been secured in Great Oxford-street
ct.,had drawn
church had
Martin's Church, and Mr. Hay, thea
at ironli e report,
up a plan which would meet with approval.
The ittnevd well
therefore, strongly appealed to the con
wishers for funds to execute the work.
Ferguson, the Rev. M. Brown, of Castle Douglas, and
other gentlemen, afterwards addressed the meeting.
THE WESLEYAN CONFERENCE.—The one hundred and
fourth Conference of the Wesleyan Methodist ministers,
which assembled at Liverpool, on Wednesday, the 28th
of July, has been brought to a close. Upwards of 400
ministers attended the Conference. Mr. S. Jackson was
elected president. It appears from the voluminous reports
• Which have been published of the daily proceedings, that,
during the past year, seventeen ministers had died in
England four in Ireland, and five on the foreign stations.
The institutions at Richmond and Didsbury have 54
students preparing for the ministry. Thirty-one young
flL.,!ti were admitted into full connexion with the Conference.
?lemnisation of Matrivzony.—The form for this service
~7 submitted to the Conference, and, after some verbal
l'ations, was adopted. Directions were given that it
tirld be printed, together with suitable instructions on
ria2nhiect, and that a book for the registration of mar-
-1)438..5h0u1d be kept in every building licensed for the
.—M
se4,:e. Numbers in Societyr. J. Cusworth pre-
wits 4.1 the returns of the number of members in connexion
In atue Conference, from which it appears that there are—
statiorreiat Britain, 339,3791re1and, 24,633 ; on foreign
that „8, 100,303. Total, 464,315. These returns show
• Lnere has been a decrease—ln Great Britain, 2,809 ;
ni
foreignaTotal, 5,002. And an increase on the
stations of 253, leaving a net decrease of 4,749.
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AJESTY'S STEAM YACHT FAIRY.—THE SCREW
the 'LLEH —lt gives us great plea ure to state,—from
•wii-ocwonitt.ents. of a letter we have received from a gentleman
Iletlan,lessed great part of the Royal progress to and in
Istnalli.' UP to Fort William, in the highlands,—that the
was eo,,n°l the two yachts, the Fairy screw steamer, which
Alr. ilrneted under the superintendenceof ourold friend
10:013,415i_ Sizith, the original adapter of the " screw" to
While itri of
she b
wonders on the trip.
ateatue— the Clyde, she beat the best and most approved
Preali_ts of our northern neighbours—the Thetis, the
Mont enri e Petwel, and ahost of others, to the astonish-
tratif,,r the steam proprietary there. This was highly
doubi'ylosog all concerned, but must, we think, have been
seven to Mr. Smith, when we reflect that it is only
the fi Years since he visited Glasgow in the Archimedes,
first ears
•
ill the .4 ]ter kind, and which created so much interest
Said it;cc:1111 world at the time; when some smiled and
to or twuo (I. never do for fast vessels, because they had
egalar se river steamers that could beat.that vessel—a
gentler, sea-boat. The gratification experienced by that
rkbOadwas, no doubt, greatly enhanced by his being
'lave hi_ of the Fairy, her Majesty having been pleased to
nuich attendancewhen afloat in the little craft, with so
Will also at was near and dear to her. His former opponents
Preeionrom the fact, that the government have duly
„bottra,LYQ his ong, arduous, and, to himself, expensive
ulghly a in bringing' the screw, as a ship-propeller, to a
and
"i 11nceessful issue. We look, indeed, for the time,
e cl
th 0 very distant day, when the screw will supersede
ur„,
merehan, Y Paddle-wheel, and be applied to all sea-going
Nary, requiring despatch, as at least an awl-
s° Barr aving them capacity for larger stowage, and freedom
y
A.admit.a press of sale which the paddle-system will not