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The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1854-03-21

Twollutes.

The Christ Church Scholars, with their respective Masters,
Mistresses, Superintendents, awl Teachers, attired in
mourning—four abreast.
The Wardens of Christ Church, with their staves.
The Clergy of the Borough.
The Mayor, several of the Magistrates, and a large number
of the gentry_and tradespeople of the town.
Undertakers' men.
THE BODY.
Four mourning coaches, containing the Clergy of Christ
Church, the Minister of Macclesfield, the Medical
Attendants of the deceased, and the Pall Bearers.
Three private carriages, with the Mourners.
The procession was a very long one, and included a depu-
tation from the Committee of the Macclesfield Dispensary.
An immense throng of people lined the streets; and along
the route, the shops were closed and blinds were every-
where drawn down. Indeed, notwithstanding that it was
market day, business was in a great measure suspended,
and every token of respect paid to the deceased throughout
the town during the interval of the jpterment. It was
remarked, by those old enough to rdiamber that event,
that the obsequies of the late Mr. Whittaker, founder of
the Macclesfield Sunday School, was the only parallel to
the display of public feeling on this occasion. It was
estimated that a concourse of not less than ten thousand
persons were assembled. All along the line any observer
could witness evidence of sorrow and regret, as though
each had lost a kind friend, while many wept for the de-
parture of a real benefactor. The aspect of the schools
was especially touching—the majority of the yoang people
were in deep mourning, even the poorest of them came in
the habiliments of woe, and the feeling manifested, spoke
plainly of their regard for the deceasd. In accordance
with a custom observed on the death of Mr. Roe's an-
cestors, the splendid peal of bells in the tower of Christ
Church sent forth their plaintive chime on the previous
evening and the morning of the interment. These bells
had not been heard for nearly twenty years, and it was
curious to observe how many, who recollected their tone,
lingered about the neighbourhood in the stillness of the
night to listen to their deep musical notes. As an instance
of the great concern which the late patron of Christ
Church took in its welfare, it is said that provision is
made by his will, not only that its interests shall not
suffer by his removal, but may even be in a pecuniary
sense bettered by it.—Macclesfield Courier. [Mr. Roe
was connected with several influential farailies_ in
neighbourhood of Liverpool.]
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1854-03-21

MAYER'S EVERLASTING PENS,
PRICE (all Gold) SIX SHILLINGS EACH ;
PRICE (part Silver) THREE SHILLINGS EACH.
MANUFACTURED DY
JOSEPH MAYER,
.SILVERSMITH AND JEWELLER,
68 AND 70, LORD-STREET, LIVERPOOL.

N.B.—A new ILLUSTRATED CATALOGUE of PRICES Of
SILVER and PLATED GOODS IS just published, and may be
had gratis on application.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1854-03-21

RAILWAY STATION AND CARRIAGE
ADVERTISING.—Persons desirous of availing them-
selves of this important system of ADVERTISING may
obtain the terms and every information from the Contractors,
Messrs. W. H. SMITH and Sox, 136, Strand, London; or
from their Aget.t, Mr. THOMAS 1.. PLANT, Railway Adver-
tising Offices, 13, Bennett's-hill, Birmingham.
ADVERTISEMENTS may be displayed at most of the
principal Railway Stations in England.
c::7' Mr. PLANT visits Liverpool the second and last Wed-
nesday in each month, and will be glad to wait upon those
desirous of obtaining information on this subject; and he is
prepared to furnish all the necessary particulars respecting
this attractive and popular method of advertising.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1854-03-21

AMPS AND CHANDELIERS.-
' JOSEPH ROBERTS, B,CH UM-I-STREET, begs to inform
his Friends and the Public that, in consequence of the
advanced state of the season, he is SELLING the whole of
his LA MPS and CHANDELIERS at Reduced Prices.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1854-03-21

MARRIED.

On the 6th inst., Mr. James Jackson M`Key to Hannah,
daughter of the late Daniel Bradley, Esq., of this town.
On the 7th inst., at the Parish Church, Poulton le-Pylde,
by the Rev. Mr. Hull, rector, Mr. Thomas Sykes, of Pem-
broke-place, in this town, to Isabella, only daughter of the
late Alexander Singleton, Esq., of Bispham.
On the 12th inst., at Christ Church, by the Rev. Mr.
Alorland, A.M.,. Mr. Peter Horbeck to Mary Cummins,
flour-dealer, Curry-street, Bevington-bush.
On the 14th inst., at St. David's Church, by the Rev.-
W. Jones, curate of Ellastone, Mr. J. Lewis to Miss A.
Taylor.
On the 14th inst., at St. Michael's Church, by the Rev.
H. Carpenter, M.A., Mr. Alexander Slud to Mrs. Elizabeth
Maria Fernando.
On the 15th inst., at St. Peter'S Church, Burnley, by the
Rev. Robert Mosley Master, A.M., rural dean, William
Alorcon, Esq., the Crescent, Victoria-Park, Manchester, to
Elizabeth Ann, only daughter of Thomas Sutcliffe, Esq.,
of Brown-hill, Burnley.
On the 15th inst., at the Parish Church, Ormskirk, by
the Rev. C. Forshaw, father of the bride, Mr. R. Rankin,
of H.M. Customs, London, to Agnes Amelia, youngest
daughter of the Rev. C. Forshaw, incumbent of Altcar.
On the 16th inst., at St. Nicholas's Church, Augustus
P. Macksey to Miss Miry Masker, Cleveland-square.
On the 16th inst., at Bebington Church, Cheshire, Richd.
Roberts, jun., Esq., to Fanny Maria, daughter of the late
J. Jervis Waddington, Esq.
On the 16th inst., at Sephton Church, by the Rev. J.
Jones, Mr. Charles Cox to Georgiana Smith, only daughter
of the late Mr. Wm. Maberley Hassal, of this town.
On the 16th inst., at St. James's Church, Toxteth-park,
by the Rev. Edmund Hinde, 8.A., Mr, Thomas Braithwaite
Miss Mary Malin -

On the 16th inst., at the Parish Chuich, Sheffield, by
the Rev. E. B. Chalmer, M.A., incumbent of Fulwood,
assisted by the Rev. J. A. Page, M.A., incumbent of Tint-
wistle, the Rev. E. B. Chalmer, jun., M.A., to Eleanor
Caroline, third daughter of the late John Stephenson,Esq.,
of Murrayfield-house, Edinburgh.
On the 16th inst., at St. Michael's Church, by the Rev.
H. Carpenter, M.A., Mr. Frederick Brown to Miss Eliza-
beth Avery.
On the 18th inst., at Christ Church, by the Rev. F.
Ould, Mr. Victor Shakery to Miss Sarah Hardy Walker,
both late of Gibraltar.
On the 18th inst., at Pembroke Chapel, by the Rev.
Richard Webb, Mr. Peter Hamilton to Miss Gunning.
On the 19th inst., at St. Michael's Church, Mr. James
A. C. Thompson to Miss M. Mack, both of this town.
On the 19th inst., at St. Michael's Church, by the Rev.
C. P. Hobbs, Mr. James Adam Clarke Thomson to Miss
Maria Mack.
On the 20th inst., at St. Michael's Church, by the Rev.
H. Carpenter, M.A., Mr. Peter Miller to Miss Amelia
Juliana Bishe.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1854-03-21

TIMBER.

LIVERPOOL—One ship, with part cargo of timber,
has arrived this week from St. John, N.B. There has been
a fair amount of business done by the dealers, who have
sold an average quantity of logs to the consumers. Retail
prices range from 26d to 28d per foot for Quebec pine;
but at this rate only regular customers are supplied, the
difficulty of replacing stocks, owing to high prices at the
shipping ports, from the advance of provisions and labour,
and the increasing rates of freight, rendering parties
careless about making large sales. There have been no
sales of Baltic in the cargo, holders confidently waiting
the result of a cessation of shipments consequent on a•
state of war. One lot of pitch pine has arrived from
Savannah, which, as it will be affected by the above cause,
has been withdrawn from the market, and is being
yarded. A few cargoes of deals have come forward from
SL John, N. 8., all of which are being yarded, present
rates being much below the cost of import. The business
of the week has been confined to retail from the yards,
and mostly to parties at a distance, who have hitherto
imported their own stocks ; but these being exhausted,
they fmd they can be supplied on better terms from this
port.

----- • .
PACKET LIST.
Mails de- Last Next .
Destinations. spatched from Packet Packet
London. Sailed. Due.
----
S'HAMPTON STATION. (By Day Mail.)
Lisbon, SpaW, and t27th of every 7th, 17th, and hiadrid Mar. 26.
.. i Gibraltar ....
- " 1 month. Mar' 11.
Gibraltar, Malta. 4th and 20tli Euxine,
Eirypt, Ceylon, and I
of every Mar 4. Mar. 21.
.
China
{4th May, and 1
Euxine
Australia (via India) 1 4th of every Mar. ,
April 4.
4.
altrnt. month.
British Coionies in
.1
West Indies(except
Hondnras),Foreign
Colonies, &c. in W. I
Indies (except Ha- L 2nd and 17t1; 1 A trate, Mar. 16.
vana), California, C every month. f Mar. 17.
Venezuela, N. Gra- I .
nada, Chili, and I
Peru, G reyt own,
(S. J. de Nicaragua)
Mexico and Havana { 2nd of every 1 La Plata, April 1.
irinntli only. / Mar. 2.
Honduras & Nassau { •lith of every 1 Atrato, Mar. 16.
month. J Mar. 17.
Lisbon, Madeira,
9th of every l Thames,
Brazil, B. AyresAMar. 16.
mouth. Mar. 9.
Falkland Isles
PLY MOIITII STATION.
C. G. Hope, Natal, Evening of the
Mauritius. Ceylon, Propontis•Hydasper,
India. Ascension, 14th of every Mar. 15. Mar. 26.
and Cape de Verde month.
Madeira. Teneriffe, Evening of the 1 Forerun- Water-
and West Coast of 23rd of every ner, witch,
Africa month. JJJ Feb. 24. April 6.
LIVER POOL STATION
British N. America 1 Every Friday 1 Canada, Europa,
and United States.'' Evening. I Mar. 18. Mar. 22.
SHIPPING NEWS.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1854-03-21

PREPARATIONS FOR WAR.

THE following cavalry force is under orders for the East :
—Light Dragoons-Bth, 11th, 13th, and • 17th. Heavy
Dragoons—let or Royal Dragoons, 6th Enniskillen, 4th
and sth Dragoon Guards. The whole military force in
the United Kingdom, including all arms of the service,
have been warned to hold themselves in readiness for im-
mediate service.
DEPA.IITURE OP ADMISA.L CORBY.—Rear-Admiral
Corry embarked on board his flag-ship, the Neptune,
1D), Captain Hutton, on Thursday morning, at eight
o'clock, and at a quarter past ten her Majesty came up to
Spithead in the Fairy to accompany the Neptune and
Bulldog, Captain Hall, out to sea, on their leaving to join
Sir Charles Napier's fleet. These two vessels weighed
anchor at half-past eleven. All the ships at Spithead
saluted her Majesty as she came up. The Fairy followed
astern of the Neptune as far as St. Helen's, and then, by
command of the Queen, the signal " Farewell" was run
up at the Fairy's mast, which the Neptune acknowledged
by manning, rigging, giving three cheers, and dipping
colours. On the Queen's departure the Neptune set all
her starboard studding sails, and went away in splendid
style, with a fair wind and beautiful weather.
On Saturday a notice was posted in the Underwriters'-
rooms, to the effect that tenders were required at Somer-
set-house, London, for supplying vessels to appropriate to
the transport of troops, to be chartered for four months
certain, with power on the part of Government to dis-
charge the ships in England Or at the Mediterranean ; the
ships to be fitted for the service at Liverpool.
The division of Admiral Napier is telegraphed as having
arrived near its first position, and will command the en-
trance of the Baltic.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1854-03-21

BLAIR'S GOUT AND RHEUMATIC PILLS.
TESTIMONIAL FROM BOSTON, UNITED STATES.
To Mr. PROUT, 229, Strand, London.—Dear Sir,—The
annexed from a thenmatic patient I forward to you in case it
shonld be of any use.—Youra, BRAY and HAYES.

Boston, Nov. 43, 1853.
" I have been a great sufferer from inflammatory rheumatism
more or less during the past twelve years ; I was confined to
my bed for three months at a time in quite a helpless condi-
tion.
I have been under the care of some of the most distin-
guished members of the medical faculty in Boston, New
York, Philadelphia, and Baltimore, but have never been able
to get relief for any length of time until I was induced by a
friend to try Blair's Pills, which I found to be quite effica-
cious. Since then I have not suffered from rheumatic pain.
"Boston, Oct. 20, 1853. " ELISHA I. Prrrs."
FURTHER PROOF OF THE EFFICACY OF BLAIR'S GOUT
AND RHEUMATIC PILLS, forwarded by Mr. W. H. Taylor,
Warminster :—" Wm. Penny, of Conon. near Warminster,
Wilts, was afflicted with rheumatism to such an extent that
he could not move band or foot ; be was recommended by a
gentleman to try Blair's Pills, and accordingly procured a
box at Mr. Taylor's, of Warminster, from Which he derived
so much benefit that he sent for another, which effected a com-
plete cure."—John J. Giles, Esq., of Frimley, near Bagsbot,
says : " Having suffered much from acute rheumatism, I was
induced to try your Blair's Pills, and beg to bear my humble
testimony to their efficacy."—Mr. \Vm. Courtney, of Barton
Stacey, Hants, says: " I had resort to your Pills, and within
two hours I was quite easy. The use of these Pills ought
really to be known all over the world."
AMong the many discoveries that characterise this eventful
' age, nothing has conferred such a boon • upon suffering
humanity as that important discovery for Gout and Rheuma-
tism* BLAIR'S GOUT and RHEUMATIC PILLS; they
require neither attention nor confinement, and are certain to
prevent the disease attacking any vital part.—Sold by all
Medicine Vendors. Pace 2s. 9d. per box.—Observe that
" Thomas Front, 229, Strand, London," is impressed upon
the Government Stamp.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1854-03-21

MAY BE HAD AT 48, LONDON-ROAD,
every description of Brass and White Metal PLATES
for Shop Windows, Offices, Doors, Cars, Carts, &c., which, for
price and quality, will insure a continuance of that support so
long experienced by the Proprietor, W. JORDAN.
N.l3.—Parties just commencing business, or altering their
premises, and requiring Plates, will find it to their advantage
to apply as above.
AN APPRENTICE WANTED.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1854-03-21

. ,
BONNETS!Ii BONNETS!!! BONNETS!!!
FO AND 62, CHURCH-STREET.
HARRISON BROTHERS *g to announce the
DEPARTMENT .
OPENING of their NEW STRAW BONNET
Having now dy a
tchoice Assortment in every description of
PLAIN and FANCY ST WS TUSCANS, LEGHORNS, &c., ALL ENTIRELY NEW,
t respectfully solicit an inspection.
CHILDREN'S TS AND BONNETS IN GREAT VARIETY.
rNo Charge made for Trimming.

NEW. SPRING GOODS.
HARRISON BROTHERS have this Season made extensive arrangements for the
SPRING TRADE, and havlOg personally attended the various principal Markets, where they made
large and advantageous purchases, art enabled to offer
INDUCEMENTS IN PRICE AND EXTENT OF VARIETY
Rivalled by few Houses in the Trade,
And have NOW READY a large Stoc of Silks, Shawls, Mantles, Fancy Dresses. Printed Cambrics, Muslins,
Bareges, Ribbons, Flowers, Lace, Ne Itwork, Haberdashery, Trimmings, &c.
- PARASOLS, HOSI . Y and GLOVES, Very Cheap and in great Variety.
tta
Linens, Sheetings, Table Damasks, ai;ers, Towellings, Quilts, and every description of Family Drapery.
This Department will,;as heretofore. found well worthy of attention, EACH ARTICLE BEING WARRANTED.
CHEAP WINDOW C AINS, CORDED SKIRTS, AND TOILET COVERS.
EVERY DESCRIPTION OF FA& ILY MOURNING. FUNERALS COMPLETELY FURNISHED.
HA BISON BROTHERS,
60 AND 62, CHUB H-STREET (CORNER OF HANOVER-STREET).
FIXED CAtH PRICES MARKED IN PLAIN MURES.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1854-03-21

STEAM TO

NEW YORK AND (VII JAMAICA) TO CHAGRES.
The undernnted or other first-class Screw Steam-ships will sail
From LIVERPOOL for NEW YORK,
ONCE A MONTH,
Until further notice, the extended service being Twice a
Month, when the Ships now building are completed.

ANDES Captain Moonlit.
ore._ \ ALPS Captain WICKMAN.
'A AS! iltb. JURA Captain DotioLAS.
5i.... -- --•• ETNA Captain LITTLE.

For BOSTON and NEW YORK.
ANDES or ALPS Early in April.
Cargo will be received, at Coburg Dock, according to
priority of arrival, on and after the Ist April.
t Freight on Fine Goods to America, Three Pound* per
Ton Measurement, other Goods by Agreement.
Freight will be collected in America at the rate of 84.80 to
the pound sterling.
Apply in Halifax, lOSAMUEL CUNARD ; in Boston, to S. S.
[awls; in New York, to EDWARD CUNARD ; in Havre and
Paris, to DONALD CURRIE ; in London, to J. B. FOORD, 52,
Old Broad-street; in Glasgow, to GEORGE and JAMES BURNS ;
or in Liverpool to
D. and C. MAC IVER, H, Water-street.
As soon as Goods are going for Canada, and any quantity
offer for PORTLAND. these Vessels will call there.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1854-03-21

grantt.

STEAM COMMUNICATION BETWEEN
LIVERPOOL AND HAVRE.

SHAMROCK Captain JOHN MUIR ;
1' MARGARET.... Captain JOHN HARRISON;
•e or other suitable Steamers, are intended
41 ,
to Sail (with or without Pilots) from the
Contra° (or other) Dom as follows :
From LIVERPOOL to HAVRE DIRECT,
MARGARET.. MONDAY.. March 27 .. at 9 o'clock, Morning.
e3^ Shippers must describe in their Shipping Notes the con-
tents of their Packages.
Fares:—Cabia,2se.; .Steerage, 13s. 6d.
For Freightor Passageapply,in Havre, to DONALD CURRI g;
in London, to J. B. Fooao, 52, Old Broad-street ; in
Glasgow, to G. and J. BURNS. 9, Buchanan-street; in Man-
chester, to Jou m- WALKER, 77A. Market-street; or here. to
BURNS and MA.O INTEL 1. Rumford-street.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1854-03-21

WILLIAM ODELL'S LIST of PRICES for
ELECTRO-PLATED FORKS and SPOONS.
PLAIN FIDDLE PATTERN.
No. 1. No. 2. No. 3.
Table Spoons, per dozen.... ea 14 0...W2 2 0...e1 10 0
Table Forks „ •. . . 214 0.. 2 2 0.. 1 10 0
Dessert Spoons „ .... 2 2 0..1 11 6.. 1 0 0
Dessert Forks „ .... 2 2 0.. 1 11 6.. 1 0 0
Tea Spoons „ .... 1 4 0.. 018 0.. 013 6
A quantity at a lower price kept, but not recommended.
King's Pattern. Reeded Pattern.
Table Spoons, per dozen £3 3 0 £3 0 0
Table Forks „
Dessert Spoons ~
Dessert Forks „
Tea Spoons ~
Very handsome pattern Tea Pot, Coffee Pot, Sugar Basin, and
Cream Ewer, from £4 158. per Set.
Ivory-handled Table Knives, balanced, from 14s. per doz.
Agent for the CAPTAIN'S Patent CABIN CHAIR and BED-
STEAD, the most unique thing ever offered to the public.

WILLIAM-ODELL,
90, BOLD-STREET.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1854-03-21

MONDAY, MARCH 20.—Wind E.

SAlLED.—Tribity Yacht, Hounsel, St. Thomas—Watkins,
Walters, Africa.
William Perrin, from Greenock, at Bombay.
Jane. Mearns, from Singapore, and Letckhardt, from
Australia—both at Akyab.
Rohina, M'Wl'a, sailed from Hong Kong for San Francisco
Jan. 19; and Free Trader, Jan. 18, for Manilla.
Cambridge. Wilson, from London, at Calcutta, Feb. 2.
Lockett, Valentine, hence at Nr oosung.
Despatch, Industry, Adolphus, Ringdove, Athelstane. and
Herculean, all hence ; and Barenscraig, from Cape of Good
Hope—all at Melbourne.
Constance, Milward, sailed from Akyab for this port Jan. 19.
Jessie Munn, Duckett ; Alfred, Kerr; Coriolanus, Rhind—
all hence at New Orleans.
Hermon. Valenciana, hence at Manilla.
Clydesdale, from Santa Cruz, Cuba, to Crinpenzos, was
totally lost off Key Britton, Feb. 7. Crew saved.
Star, from Buenos Ayres, at Queenstown, with loss of
masts, bowsprit, &c.
Guiding Star, hence to Melbourne, was spoken March 9
lat 35 40. Had experienced nothing but head winds and
calms since leaving Liverpool.
Mr. French and Capt. Attridge left Liverpool on Saturday
night for the Coronella, on shore near Milford; and a steam-
tug left this morning to render assistance.
Constitution (steanitug) has arrived here with wrecked
goods, ex Charles Humberston.
Marie Leo Curdle, from London for Melbourne (requiring
repairs); Rookery, Ceylon ; Natal, Baltimore; Hannah
Eastie, and Harmony, hence—all for Melbourne, at Table Bay.
TABLE BAY, FEB. 4.—The pith is reloading for Bombay.
and will sail in about a week.

DUBLIN, MARCH 19.—The French vessel Hercules, laden
with wine and brandy has been taken into Galway a derelict..
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1854-03-21

£596,225 14 9

CONSTITUTION.
Liability of the entire body of Shareholders unlimited.

FIRE DEPARTMENT.
PROPERTY INSURED AGAINST Loss OR DAMAGE BY FIRE
IN THE UNITED KINGDOM, THE BRITISH COLONIES, AND
IN FOREIGN COUNTRIES.
FARMING STOCK INSURED at 3s. PER CENT.
The Premiums received

In 1837 were £11,987 in 1842, £23,804.
In 1847, £49,402 in 1852, ~98,655.
Persons whose Fire Policies with this C,impany expire on
the 25th instant, are respectfully reminded that receipts for
the renewal of the same will he found at the Head Offices in
Liverpool and London, and in the hands of the respective
Agents.

_
LIFE DEPARTMENT.
ANNUITIES, IMMEDIATE OR DEFERRED.
LIFE POLICIES ISSUED FREE OF STAMP DUTY.
The Premiums received on Life Policies amounted
In 1837 to £1,755 it, 1842 to £3,1t3.
In 1847 to £21,197 in 1852 to £50,800.

THE BONUSES OF THE COMPANY ARE GUARANTEED
WHEN THE POLICIES ARE ISSUED.

.......
Residences in the Australian Colonies, British America,
and the United States, without extra charge. Great facilities
for the payment of renewal premiums are afforded by the
Company's extensive system of Foreign Agencies.
Further information may be had on application at the Offices
of the Company, or to any of the Agents.
SWINTON BOULT, Secretary to the Company.
Mara, 1854.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1854-03-21

§rtbap.

On FRIDAY next, the 24th instant, at Twelve o'clock, at the
Brokers' Office,
320 Bags Ouvah Native Ceylon COFFEE,
now landing ex Simoom.—Apply to
T. and H. UTTLEDALE and CO., Brokers.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1854-03-21

*cotlanb.

STEAM COMMUNICATION BETWEEN
LIVERPOOL AND GLASGOW.
FARES.—CABIN (including Steward's Fee), 125.; STEERAGE,
55. Servants in Cabin, Full Fare
Unless prevented by any unforeseen occurrence, the under-
noted or other Steamers are intended to sail (with or with-
out Pilots) between Liverpool and Glasgow, with Goods
and Passengers, as under :
The Clyde Steam Navigation Company's
Steam-ships
COMMODORE (Chartered) Capt. WRITE,W
O; LYNX (new Steamer) Capt. HARDIE,
w%. PORCUPINE. (now build-1 Hun H MAIN,
ing), ROO tons, and 250 horse power .. I Commander.
The PORCUPINE will have splendid Accommodation for
Cabin and Steerage Passengers.
FROM LIVERPOOL.
COM MODORE.... Thursday, March 23. ,at 5. Afternoon.
COMMODORE.... Tuesday, March 28.. at 10i, Forenoon.
Passengers are requested to take charge of their own
Luggage, as theShipisnot responsible in any way for its safety.
Horses, Cattle, Carriages, and all kinds of Vehicles shipped
at their Proprietors' risk.
T. MARTIN and BURNS and CO., 12, Water-street.
C. MAC IVER and C0.,12, Water-street.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1854-03-21

HOUSE OF LORDS.-MONDAY, MARCH 20.

Their Lordships met at five o'clock..
The Earl of HARROWBY moved the second reading of
the Registration of Bills of Sale Bill.
Lord BROUGHAM supported the motion,.
The•Luun CHANCELLOR concurred..
The bill was read a second time.
The• Mutiny Bill, the Marine Mutiny. Bill, and Exche-
quer Bills (£1,750,000) Bill passed through committee.
The• Earl of GLENGALL presented several petitions pray-
ing for additional postal arrangements.between the south
of Wales and the south of Ireland.
Some discussion ensued, in the- course of which Earl
GILBY complained of the high charge•for letters to officers
in the Baltic fleet,—namely, ls. 6d4.tlae half-ounce.
Lord CANNING said the rate would be reduced to 61,
whilst those for soldiers and seamen would remain at ld.
Earl GREY thought the Goverinnent ought to apply to
rarliament for power to reduce the postage to an uniform
nate of ld.

The Coasting Trade Bill was read a third time and
passed. _ _

Lord BROUGHAM laid on the table a bill, which was
read a first time, for facilitating- proceedings in arbitration,.
Their Lordships adjourned, at six o'clock.

HOUSE OF COMMONS-MONDAY, MARCH 20t,

The house met at four o4lioek.

After the presentation, of numerous petitions, Lord J.
RUSSELL, in answer to a, question, said it had been
thought the best course that the Attorney-General should
prosecute the parties implicated in the report on the-Sligo,
election. _ _

_____
Previous to reading, the orders of the days Lord J.
RUSSELL announced that the second reading of the Settle-
ment and Removal Bill would be postponed to, Friday
evening,and the Committee on Stamps to this dayfortnight.
Mr. LAYARD rose to postpone the motion of which he
had given notice, relative to any proposals which may be
offered by Russia for the settlement of the Eastern ques-
tion, until the house, had had time to digest the remark-.
able correspondemelust published.
The house then went into a Committee. of Ways and
Means, when the Clerk read the resolution: of the CII4N-
CELLOR of the, EXCREQUER on the subject of the Income
Tax. The resolution was put from the Chair, and declared
to be carritd. No debate on the resolution took plaee
evidently to the surprise of the majority of the house; nor
was the amendment announced to be proposed by Sir H.
WlLLononaly submitted to the house. Much cheering
followed from the ministerial btnehes, followed the
announcement of the Chairman.

On idle second reading of the Ministers' Money (Ireland)
Bill being moved,—Mr. MIALL moved an amendment that
the bill be read that day six months. He denounced the
impost as impolitic and unjust,, and peculiarly objection-
able in a country like Ireland, _

Mr. HUME seconded the amendment.
The House then divided. For the second, reading, 203 ;
against it, 97. Majority, 106.
Sir H. WILLOUGHBY, who then entered the house,
apologised, amidst much laughter, for not having been
present to move his resolution when the house went into
committee on ways and means.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1854-03-21

SPRING OVERCOATS,
THE PONCHO CAPE,
(In great variety),
THE HUNGARIAN ENVELOPE,
A USEFUL GARMENT FOR WALKING OR
TRAVELLING.

E. BURDEN,
TAILOR AND WATERPROOF CLOTHIER,
17, Church-street, Liverpool.

COALS OF SUPERIOR QUALITY, HOT
CLEAN, AND LASTING, 14s. 6d. PER TON.
Discount, for Ready Money, is. in 208.
By S. B. JACKSON,
44, DALE-STREET, AN 21, MOSS.STREEF.

COALS.—TAYLEUR, DELAMERE, and CO.,
COAL PROPRIETORS,
SHEVINGTON, NEAR WIGAN,
Beg to recommend their Best and Second Quality HOUSE
COALS and CANNEL, STEAM COAL, large and good,
SMITHY SLACK and COKE, FOUNDRY COKE, FURNACE
SLACK, 8.:(7.
63, OLDHALL•STREET, LIVERPOOL.
OFFICES. LITHERLAND-BRI I/GE WHARF, SEAFORTH
Shipping Supplied in the Stanley or other Docks.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1854-03-21

HORTICULTURE.

STOVE, CONSERVATORY, &c.—Where the advantage of
a small bed, with good bottom heat, can be commanded,
every exertion should be made to strike cuttings of verbe-
nas, scarlet geraniums, heliotropes, cupheas, salvias, and
other bedding plants, which should be hardened oft' im-
mediately after they are rooted. By attending to this, a
good stock may be obtained both for conservatory decora-
tion and also for bedding purposes. Sow tender annuals
on a moderate hotbed, and prick out the seedling plants
as soon as they are in the second leaf. Place camellias,
which have done blooming, in a warm moist atmosphere,
and encourage them to active growth, in order to form a
good supply of flower-buds for next season. Give plenty
of air and light to geraniums, and tie out the shoots of
large specimen plants.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1854-03-21

FAMILY MOURNING.

Every Article required, and of the best
description of Goods, at moderate Prices.

FUNERALS FURNISHED

Complete, with proper regard to economy
and respectability.

ROBERTSON AND MASON,
Silk Mercers and Linen Drapers,
19 AND 20, OLD HAYAIARKET,
LIVERPOOL.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1854-03-21

GREAT FIRE IN MANCHESTER.
MDISSRS. THOMAS MILNER AND SON.
GENTLEMEN,—In the large fire on Wednesday, March lst,
which destroyed all the property in my warehouse, I am happy
to say that your Fire-resisting Safe preserved my books and
documents uninjured, although completely surrounded by the
dames. JOSEPH GILL.

21, Bread-street, Manchester, 3rd March, 1854.
THos. MILNER and Sox have pleasure in adding that an-
other of their large safes was dug out of the ruins of the large
Manchester fire, on Monday, March 6, containing Messrs.
Rylands and Sons' London books and accounts, in a perfectly
legible and transcribable state, although the Safe had been
most fearfully tested by crushing and fire.

EXTENSIVE FIRE IN GLASGOW.
MESSRS. DAVID BOYD AND CO.

GENTLEMEN,-At the serious fire in Union-street, yester-
day, by which my counting-house was destroyed, I owed the
preservation of my books to the Milners' Safe in which they
were kept. The contents of a wall safe were totally destroyed
at the same time. You will please send me immediately an-
other " Milner" of the same size as the one I had, being
thoroughly satisfied of their safety, after the test I have just
seen.-1 am, gentlemen, your obedient servant,
(Signed) JOHN DODDS.
27, Union-street, Glasgow, Feb. 22, 1854.

DESPERATE ATTEMPT TO BLOW UP MILNERS'
HOLDFAST SAFE WITH GUNPOWDER.

MESSRS. THOMAS MILNER AND SON.
DEAR Sins,—We beg to acquaint you that last night our
warehouse was entered by burglars, who attempted to blow
open with gunpowder your strong Holdfast Safe, in which we
keep our books and cash (then amounting to .e 475), and, we
are happy to add, without success.---We are, dear sirs, your
most obedient servants,
(Signed) FORREST and BROMLEY.
23, Lime-street, Liverpool, Feb. 10, 1854.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1854-03-21

SWEDEN.

A despatch from Stockholm, of March 7,
announces that the Swedish Government has
ordered the fitting out of seven line-of-battle
ships, with crews amounting to 2,807 men.
Prince Oscar had gone to Carlskroon to visit the
fleet. Two camps are to be formed, one at Carls-
kroon, and-the other to the north of the capital.
The garrison of the island of Gothland, inclusive
of the local militia, is to amount to 16,000 men.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1854-03-21

CHINA.

Hong Kong dates are to the 29th January. A
Chinese junk had arrived on the 25th, only three
weeks on her passage from the Gulf of Pecheli,
and reported that Tien-sien was actually in posses-
sion of the rebel army, and that Pekin was
closely invested.
The Overland Friend of China, of Jan. 29,
says :—" Shanghai has now een four months and
upwards in the possessionwof the rebels. But
reports are current of internal dissensions, and it
is not improbable that before long the Imperialists
will succeed in causing the place to be evacuated.
As the party in possession are in no way steady in
their professions of adherence to the Nankin
dynasty, such a result will leave little cause for
regret. At present the annoyance to foreigners,
and absolute danger from falling shot, are much to
be deplored. From other places on the coast we
hear of nothing extraordinary. The whole coun-
try contains all the elements for a revolution—and
that is, the spirit to urge them into a blaze. The
professional rebels of the Toongkoon district have
been obliged to succumb to the arms of the
Canton Imperialists. The Kwang-chow-foo has
returned to Canton, still leaving, however, large
bodies of troops in the disturbed districts.
Between Hong Kong and Canton, piracy is still of
frequent occurrence ; but our naval authorities
take little notice of it."
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1854-03-21

THE CHARITIES.—(WeekIy Reports.)

IROYAL INFIRMARY, MAJEcE ADMITTEI::
Qu-patients, 49; out-patients, 11 ; casuals, 13.—Dis-
,onkaGED: In-patients cured, 11 ; relieved, &c., 9 ;
3nade out-patients, 9; irregular, 4; dead, 2.—Remain in
the house, 187.

INDUSTRIAL RAGGED SCHOOLS, SOICO-STREET,
slikucu 15.—0 n the books, boys 98, girls 65 • average
xattendance, boys 84, girls 55 ; sick list, boys 2, girls 3 ;
41:ttained situations, boys 3, girls 2.

ST. ANNE'S DISPENSARY AND EYE AND EAR
NSTITUTION, 9, ROSE-RILL, MLR MlL—New patients,
Niz.:—Relieved at the institution, .142; relieved at their
Awn dwellings, 56 ; cases of prevailing epidemic, 0;
:kW, 198.
;LIVERPOOL DISPENSARIES, MAucit 20.—New
saes received advice and medicine-at the institution—
North, 373; South, 209; total, 582. New cases visited
at,their own houses and supplied with medicine—North,
1.1,5..; South, 49 ; total, 164.
SOUTHERN AND_TOXTETH HOSPITAL, MARCH
15:—In-patients, discharged: cured, ,21 ; relieved, and at
,owtn request, 0; irregular, 1; dead, ,0; entered, 27;
,under treatment, 80. Out-patients Cured, 30; entered,
.37p-3:ender treatment, 59.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1854-03-21

Insurance Wotices.

YORKSHIRE FIRE AND LIFE
INSURANCE COMPANY.
ESTABLISHED 1824.
Parties having Annual Policies falling due on the 25th of
March, are respectfully informed that they should renew
the same within fifteen days from that date.
AGENTS :
LATHAM HANNIF.R, jun., 1, Dale-street.
F. L. MAWDESLEY, 3, Cook-street.
JOHN ATKINSON, 25, North John-street.
LITHERLAND & GROOM, 42, Lord-street.

THE LIVERPOOL AND LONDON FIRE
AND LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY.
CAPITAL, TWO MILLIONS.
ESTABLISHED IN 1836.
Empowered by Acta of Parliament.
OFFICES.
VI, CASTLE-STREET, LIVERPOOL,
AND
20 .5, 21, POULTRY, LONDON.
TRUSTEES.
Sir Thomas Bernard Birch, Bart.
Adam Hodgson, Esq. Samuel Henry Thompson, Esq.
DIRECTORS IN LIVERPOOL.
Chairman—Thomas Brocklebank, Esq.
Deputy-Chairmen.
Joseph C. Ewart, Eaq. and Francis Haywood, Esq.
Secretary—Swinton Boult, Esq.
DIRECTORS IN LONDON.
Chairman—Matthew Forster, Esq.
Deputy-Chairman—George Frederick Young,,Esq.
Resident Secretary—Beniamin Henderson, Esq.
CAPITAL AND RESOURCES.
The amount of capital subscribed exceeds £1,500,000.
1853.1854.

Capital paid up and in course
46494,072 10 0 of payment. 201.322 10 0
398,153 4 9 Accumulated Funds together.. 463,402 8 3

.f 666,724 18 3
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1854-03-21

®n *ale.

FOR SALE,
The fine Ship MARION,
99l tons register;
built at St. John's, N. 8., in 1849. and then classed
A 1 for four years ; cooper-fastened, and sheathed
with yellow metal ; length 157 5-10ths feet, breadth 33 1-10th
feet, depth 22 2-10ths feet. If not sold during her discharge,
she will be despatched by her present Owners on another
voyage: lying in Albert Dock.--Apply to Messrs. HENRY
MOORE and Co., Merchants ; or to
TONGE, CURRY, and CO., Brokers.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1854-03-21

CLERGY DISABILITIES RILL

The second reading of the Colonial Clergy Disabilities
Bill having been moved,
Mr. HADFIELD, moved that the bill be read a second
time that day six months ; if legislation was desirable on
this subject, it ought to embrace the whole of our eccle-
siastical system, but not to be dealt with by a side-wind
measure. _ _ _

Mr. AP&LEY PELLATT seconded the amendment.

Mr. WALPOLE described the bill as an unsatisfactory
measure, and open to serious objections. The clergy
themselves were afraid of it, and seemed not to know what
would be its operation. The bill introduced last year way,
a better bill than the present one. When the bill should
go into committee, he would propose several important
clauses.
Mr. R. PHILLimouF defended the objects of the bill,
and considered it applicable to the condition of the colonial
clergy.

Sri G. GREY thought it desirable that the house should
be put in possession of more information, and what pecu-
liar disabilities the bill was to remove.
The SOLICITOR-GENERAL explained the purpose of the
bill. It was intended to remove disabilities under which
the colonial clergy laboured with respect to their meetings,
and with a view to making any alterations that might be
deemed necessary. The bill did not define what a public
meeting was, and one of its objects was to exempt them
from the operation of a particular statute, but not from
the law of the land, whether common or statute law.
Mr. T. CHAMBERS was in greater doubt as to the objects
of the bill after the explanation of the Solicitor-General.
He could not discover whether it was intended to make a
Colonial Church a Free Church or an Established Church,
or some impassable compromise between the two. The
bill was uncall for for if the supremacy of the Crown
existed now, thought to exist. If it did not, they did not
want the bill.

Aftersome-observations from Mr. MOWBRAT in fAVQI,Ir
the bill, and Mr, liiarfazu Aphid it,
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1854-03-21

Zuritep.

STEAMERS BETWEEN
- • LIVERPOOL, CONSTANTINOPLE,
vew =4l SMYRNA,
• Atm Calling at GIBRALTAR, MALTA, and SYRA.
The first-class Screw Steam-ships
MELITA Captain T. Coon.
TEN ERIFFE Captain J. R. BELL,
BRITISH QUEEN Captain WICKMAN,
BALBEC Captain HOCKLRY,
TAURUS Captain LA NOLA N DS,
KARNA K Captain H. DUBBING,
are intended to sail (with or without Pilots,) from Coburg
Dock, Liverpool, with Goods and Passengers, as follows,
unless prevented by unforeseen circumstances:
TENERIFFE—TunanAT MORNING .. March 28.
0:2- In the event of these Steamers being placed in quaran-
tine at Gibraltar or Malts, Cargo for these Ports will, on the
arrival of the Steamer, require to be immediately taken away
and transferred to another Vessel or Depdt, to perform qua-
rantine, at the expense and risk of the Shippers or Con-
signees. This also applies to Passengers for these porta.
Goods for any of the ahovenamed Ports must have the place
of their destination distinctly marked on them, in letters of
not less than two inches, otherwise the Agents will not be ac-
countable for mistakes.
Shippers will please send a Shipping-note along with each
Cart-load of Goods.
For freight or passage apply to G. and J. BURNS, Glasgow,
or here to BURNS and MAC IVEIt,
I. Rumford-street, Liverpool.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1854-03-21

-~-

IRON FIELD GATES, SHEEP and CATTLE
HURDLES, GARDEN HURDLES, and ESPALIER
TRAINERS, at W. H. PEAKE'S 34, WOOD-STREET,
BOLD-STREET (opposite the Music-hall), or at the Manufac-
tory, 100, DALE-STREET, Liverpool.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1854-03-21

th!glum.

STEAM COMMUNICATION
•
• BETWABN
01, * LIVERPOOL AND ANTWERP.
•
Next Summer, as soon as the Screw Steam-
ships now building for the Atlantic are completed, a regular
STEAM COMMUNICATION will he established, by first-
class steamers, between LIVERPOOL and ANTWERP.
Goods will be received by these Steamers at Antwerp for
transhipment at Liverpool by the Steam-ships to the United
States; and the transhipment at Liverpool, as in the Com-
pany's Trade between Havre and Liverpool, will be free of
expense to the Goods.
It is not intended by the Establishment of this Line to cur-
tail in any way the facilities already possessed by the French,
German, and Belgian Shippers of Merchandise to America
from Havre, via Liverpool, but as an additional means for
the expedition of their Goods.
BURNS and MAC IVER, 1, Rumford-street.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1854-03-21

LIST OF DE

58, 60, 62, AND 64, LORD-STREET,
LIVERPOOL. SILKS,
VELVETS,
SHAWLS,
FRISBY, DYKE, and CO. are desirous of MANTLES,
FRENCH MERINOES,
calling attention to the arrangements. that they have CO BOLT RGS,
made for the Spring of 1854, to offer to' Public a very FANCY DRESSES,
large Assortment of the Newest, most Fashio ble, and Useful CALICOES,
Goods for the Season • and they invite st, ial notice to an PRINT•=,
unusually large Lot of 'FRENCH PRINTED AM BRICS, of
superior quality and style, and warranted fa lours; these.
with 2,000 Pieces of FRENCH and BIM SH BONNET
1
CIIIIkNMEI INRI'C HANDKER-
CHIEFS,
RIBBONS, have been purchased much un their ordinary S,
value, and are now ready for inspection. BLANKETS,
FRISBY, DYKE, and CO.'s Plain Departments, such as FLANNELS,
Linens, Sheetings, Blankets, Quilts, Calicoes, &c., will be COUNTERPANES,
well supplied with the best Manufactured Goods only, so r..s FURNISHING,
to insure durability.
- .
A LARGE STOCK OF FAMILY MOURNING&

SHIRTS, , i
COLLARS,
NECKERCHIEFS,
STOCKS.
WATERPROOF COATS, 1

FUNERALS FURNISHED WITH ECONOMY.

'ARTMENTS,
STRAW BONNETS,
RIBBONS,
FLOWERS,
FANCY TIES,,
LACES,
SEWED 'MUSLIN,
HOSIERY,
GLOVES,
BOYS' NECKERCHIEFS,
UMBRELLAS,
PARASOLS.
BERLIN WOOLs,
HABERDASHERY,
TEI MINGS,
STAYS,
PERFUMERY,
BOOTS and SHOES.
OUTFITTING.
HOSIERY,
GLOVES,
BANDANNAS,
UM BR ELLAs,
RAILWAY WRAPPERS.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1854-03-21

grtban.

On FRIDAY next, the 24th instant, at Twelve o'clock, at the
Brokers' Office,
320 Bags Ouvah Native Ceylon COFFEE,
now landing ex Simoom.—Apply to
T. and H. LITTLEDALE and CO., Brokers.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1854-03-21

FOREIGN AND COLONIAL.

PRUSSIA.

The Minister President, at the sitting of the
Second Chamber on Saturday, made the following
declaration, viz. :—" Prussia adheres to the terms
of the Vienna note, and no measures will be taken
without due reference to the interests of the
German confederates. Prussia has already come
to•an understanding with those states and Austria.
The King is strongly impressed with the necessity
of endeavouring to preserve Germany from the
calamities of war, and to stand by those states
whose territories are more exposed to attack than
those of Prussia. Prussia will preserve an inde-
pendent attitude, and will resist. _every attempt
that may be made to influence her conduct, come
from what quarter it may. The strength and the
sword of Germany will only be employed to defend
German interests." The minister concluded by
proposing a loan of thirty million thalers, which is
to be extinguished by an augmentation of taxes.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1854-03-21

TO LADIES AND GENTZEIVIEN.---4. GORSUCH, HAIR-CUTTER, PERFUMER, and ORNAMENTAL
HAIR MANUFACTURER, No, 7, PARKER-STREET, begs most respectfully to thank his Patrons for the liberal
support which he has received during the time he has been in business; and begs most respectfully to ask the favour of
parties visiting to be kind enough to make early application, so that they can be waited upon punctually, as the establishment
closes every Evening at 8 o'clock (except on public ball nights), and on Saturday at 10 o'clock.
Mr. G. calls particular attention to his CIRCASSIAN BALM for restoring and invizorating the }lnman Hair. Its
extraordinary qualities for producing hair excels anything of the kind ever produced. Also his MILK OF ALMONDS, one of
the most delightful and cleansing Washes for dressing and imparting a glossy luxuriant appearance discovered, as the extract
is divested of all those drying qualities which have been so much complained of in all Hair Washes. A large assortment of
PERFUMERY, BRUSHES, COMBS, &c. &c. Families and Boarding-schools attended.
Mr. G. consulted personally on all cases on the Decay of the Human Hair.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1854-03-21

GREAT FIRE IN BELFAST.

MESSRS. MUSORAVES BROTHERS.
GENTLEMEN,-At your request I beg to state, for the in-
formation of the public, that the only property saved from the
late fire in the premises of Thomas S. Major and Co., was that
contained in one of Milnera' Patent Safes. From the intense
nature of the fire, and the length of time the Safe was exposed
to the action of the flames, I was fully convinced of the de-
struction of the books and papers it contained ; and feel very
great pleasure in testifying to this extraordinary instance of
their preservation. I may add, that the Safe was placed on
the third story, without any protection, where it remained till
the floor was burned around it, when it fell to the room be•
neath, the floor of which was likewise destroyed by the fire.—
Yours truly, JAMES S. HUNTER, Executor of the late
Thomas T. Major, of the firm of T. Major and Co.
Belfast, January 2, 1854.

MILNERS' PHCENIX SAFE-WORKS, WINDSOR.
SHOWROOMS, 54, LORD-STREET, LIVERPOOL.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1854-03-21

THE LONDON GAZETTE.

TUESDAY, ISAECII 14, 1854.

13An-ylarprs.—J.. Goble, Shoreham, . Sussex, miller.—
Max Gmrenheimer (otherwise Maximilian Gugenheimer),
Aldermanbury and Fore-street, importer of:foreign goods. 1
—A. :Fordo, Lownde-street, neigrave-square, surgeon.-
11.4.1eadows, Wellingborough , Northamptonshire, druggist.
—W.. H. Cooper, Great James-street, Bedford-row, up-
holsterer.—W. Houghton, Kennington-oval, Lambeth,
Bcenscd,:victualler.—T. Long, Londourrockl,:rs.outhwark,
horse dealer.----J. Head, Exeter, silversmith.
PiaTZDnaIIIPS DissoLvEn.—Edgeond Crosby, Salford,
surgeons,--Hatton and Stott, Warrington, glass manu-
facturers. —lynch and 'Butterworth, Cheetham-hill,
chemists.
PAIraILENT;GF DIVIDENDS.—S. Crutz,.Liverpote., slater,
first di.v.,of-,75. 1041., on Thursday next, or any Nharsday.,
—W. Cross,, Chester, lead merchant, a div. 0f.1.5.:5d., on
new proofs.--:4. Gray, Chester, irox.founder, first ;div. of
205., on the :separate estate, any Thursday, at ..,ifzr.,Caze-
wave's, Liverpool.
CEramo.A.xxs.—April 6, J. Watson, Liverprool, hr,aker.
—Apra 6., J. S.:Riley, Liverpool, commission merchant.—
April 6, G. Warhurst, Leigh, Lancashine, sironmmager-
Exsoivzza I-Inxons.—To be heard at tibesham,.lh4rek
20 : M. Siggs, Liverpool, horse dealer ; H. Timms, West
Derby, Lancashire, brewer; C. Albert, larkdale,
,La=n-
cashire, commission :agent ; J. Stroyan, Liverpool, .gam e
dealer.—At Chester, March 22 : T. Baxter, Chester, .Jay
clerk.—At Wrexham, March 28: T. Gains, .Taburn
Lodge, near Wrelaam, Denbighshire, hiaeksthith.—At
Runcorn, March 21:: T. Ashworth, Runcorn, Plumber.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1854-03-21

AUSTRALIA.

By the Sydney steamer we have received intell
gence from Australia to the 7th of December, some
days later than by the Great Britain.
No material alteration in the state of mercantile
business is reported. The demand for most kinds
of merchandise continued steady.
The Council of Victoria had been compelled to
pass the new Goldfields Management Bill very
hurriedly, the term of the temporary act expiring
on the Ist of December. The new bill was read a
third time on the 29th of November.

Prices of goods on the Bendigo are lowering,
chiefly in consequence of the facilities for bringing
them up, afforded by the fine weather. Gold re-
mains at £3 15s. per ounce.
Three cartloads of coal had been paladed through
the streets of Melbourne, as the first raised in the
province. The blocks, which were very large,
were found near Cape Paterson, close to the sea-
shore ; they appeared to be surface specimens.
The emigrant ship Olivia arrived at Adelaide on
the 14th ult., with 358 emigrants on board, after
a passage of 107 days from Plymouth.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1854-03-21

MAY BE HAD AT 48, LONDON-ROAD
every description of Brass and White Metal PLATES
for Shop Windows, Offices, Doors, Cars, Carts, &c., which, for
price and quality, will insure a continuance of that support so
long experienced by the Proprietor, W. JORDAN.
N.B.—Parties just commencing business, or altering their
premises, and-requiring Plates, will find it to their advantage
to apply as above.
AN APPRENTICE WANTED.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1854-03-21

TAY BE HAD AT 48, LONDON-ROAD,
(and for style of workmanship not to be excelled by
any other house), GEN I'LEMEN'S NAME PLATES EN-
GRAVED, and 100 Enamelled CARDS included, 4s. 6d.
BUSINESS CARD PLATES Engraved, from 65., according
to quantity of Engraving; and the best extra superfine
CARDS and Printing, 18s. per Thousand.
Invoice Heads? Bills of Lading, and Exchange and every
description of Printing, at the same proportionately low prices.
W. JORDAN, Proprietor.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1854-03-21

A CURIOSITY IN NEWSPAPER LITERATURE.

TO TIIE EDITOR OP TIIB LIVERPOOL STANDARD.
SIR,—I have been highly amused to-day, by reading one
of the most extraordinary leading articles ever penned—
one even unworthy of a Grub-street scribe in former times,
and which, for richness, raciness, and originality, deserves
to have public attention directed to it, albeit that therein
criticism has found a subject for infinite merriment. The
leaders of a daily paper especially ought to be written with
that degree of judgment and common sense which demands
attention and begets confidence. Leading articles gene-
rally contain so much good sense in well-expressed lan-
guage, that it is no wonder they should exercise a most
important influence over public opinion. Judge then, Sir,
my astonishment upon reading an article in one of your
local contemporaries of Saturday, to find it characterised
.naccuracy—a kind of Bombastes
i
by inflated nonsense, grandiloquent phraseology, insipid
and
dle grammatical
of writing ! Take as specimens the following
bathos,Furios 0
style
gems. First, Corporations are compared to "fixed planets,"
which are said to display " the sublimity of wisdom and
beauties of Providence !" Again, we are told that—
" The twinkling star would fail to guide the benighted
more majestic esiftiitsc bodiesveiled
even in the world of celestial bright-
ness. In the scheme of creation, there was much laid
down for man to follow in the construction of his own
humble fabric
.of existence. Purity of purpose, the
use of atoms in working out the perfection of the
philosophic end of all thaws, and that ceaseless watch-
fulness which alone preserves the exquisite harmony of
nature, and guards and itapplies the material wants of