The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1846-03-03 00:00:00

NEWS FOR POLITICIANS

It is said that Mr. W. E. Gladstone is to be invited
stand for Wigan.
Sir James Graham in'ends to introduce a bill for the
purpose of amending the New Bui!ding Act.
On Friday the Nla.quis of Worcester, a strong protec-
tionist, was elected for East Gloucestershire without. oP-
position.
At a meeting at Leicester on Monday, Col. ThomPs°ll
was invited to stand for the borough at the next election.
He assented.
The Times states that Sir Robert Peel has not bee!
cupped once this session, and that his health is better thaw
it has been for some time:
Captain Vyse, a strict protectionist, was ln Wedneglar
returned without opposition for South Northaraptomblre'
in the room of Mr. Cartwright, retired. le of
Most of the French papers think that the examP,_,,t
free-trade set by Sir Robert Peel sill have no to"
either in Germany or F
LORD KENVON.—We are rance.
glad to learn that our jot
fatigable neighbour, Lord Kenyon, has expressed bi5,...1",
tention of supporting the constitutional rights of the co;
tors of Cheshire against the attacks of the Anti
_corn

League, by `wille in his power. TAOS'
Lord Ash ley commence immediately, in
shire, a tour through the manufacturing districts, fpno,,
view to explain, to the friends of a ten hours bill, tOl4-0
sition of this questiornat the present time, and to AP,'
what course to pursue. His lordship will be at Pretw-
this evening. , re.
BRIDPORT.—Mr. Baillie Cochrane, having bee,n,til
minded by his constituents that he had solemnly WI/
himself in 1844 to vacate his seat in case of his ehaq'
his political opinions, has stated in answer tbat pt
quite forgotten the circumstance, but that he wow"
once resign, and present himself again as a candidate. to
A meeting was held in Oldham on Tuesday night for
promote the return of Mr. Brown and Mr. \Tillie/ is
South Lancashire. One of the speakers stated tb trie,
Lancashire, since the last contested election, "ILI,
£300,000 had been expended by free traders, in r".
chasing freehold quakications. rs At
FREE TRADE.—Every thing is now " Free Trade.
‘tro
the cobler's stall, the blacksmith's hovel, the wheelwei.egt'ed
shop, and the tavern, in every village, nothing is-g1"-the
about but Free Trade. In the town, the nevvs.roonir
barber's " saloon," the bakehouse, the manglehoul'etle.
at every other gossip shop the only subject is Free 'imp-
The corn law must be taken off, and to show how
guine many are on this subject, learned subontmes'a
the other day, observed that the Corn-fatesavouldallOr
be taken off sugar! ! 1 ,
COMFORTABLE POSITION OF MEMBERS OF jilt her.
MENT.—It appears that Mr. Miles, one of the mom s
for Bristol, has actually given offence to several eons of
hen of that city by opposing the free-trade measurelres
•he government ! A petition in favour of these nieBstiol
was signed by 18,000 persons, including tories, whigs',lt
radicals—hence many of the first-named consider•
Mr. Miles is thwarting their views. Taken, then. ini!„°g•
junction with what is going on in other parts of the
dom, the Bristolian system of ethics amounts to tits to
a man keeps his principles, he does wrong ; if be
with them, he does wrong also!the
THE DUKE OF WELLINGTON.—At a meeting
Town G uncil of Glasgow, on Thursday week, thelb"_°o,
ing very characteristic and laconic letter was read lrlo,
the Duke: " London, Feh.lllo, 1846. Field Marshali.ol
Duke of Wellington presents his compliments to the, '-usti•
Provost of Glasgow. He has received his letter ano,'.ietit
tion Cr closed. It is not the practice, nor
.quite cotrw;
with the orders of the House of Lords, to receive Fetitlea
in favour of or against measures not on the table of
re,
House. The measure to which the enc:osed Petition t,
haus is not in the possession of either House of Parliatn`, bt
It has been stated in some detail, in a speech by one riAgtbe
hon. member, but no vote has been taken upon it, nn" h
House of Lords can have no coanisance of it,
the votes of the other Howe of Parliament. Under tb;eo,
circumstances the Duke returns the Petition sent to bithe
and he recommends that it should rot be sent ut, till
time at which it can be presented to the House of Pv.
with regal :rity." rg°
PROSPECTS OF THE PROTECTIONISTS.—Mr.
F ncb, the newly elected member for Rutlandt'bithe
wound up an eloquent speech on Thursday night vil-ha;,i•
following. impassioned appeal :—" The result of the
ston on this question was well known •, Ministers wife,er,
have a nominal majority and a bond fide mittoritY, tai
hear,) because those wl:o misrepresented te juderlops
their constituents would by the country bell e-Wee"' the
the one side and added to the other. (Cheers from iti re,
protection benches.) They (the protectionists) ccel3l,,teti
ore from the division with unbroken ranks and una.!7or
hearts, and prepared to renew the battle on the firs'-ous
portunitv. They would appeal, not only to th- ir een
tuents. but to the country. They knew the majori,ler-
the population were with them (cheers and en?'iltf
cheers) ; they believed the majority of those constnnieeitts
were with them ; they trusted soon to have the natinn,od
them. In the next parliament there would be 300 Vic
protectionists. The cause of protection was not In•tosS
was a cause still dear to the British nation, becaweni Tsh
in unison with British habits, and consonant to pririo.
intereAS. Ttley (the protectionists) were strong in ,Ptbat
ciple, strong in consistency; and they would supen'tter,
cause, and defend it, so long as they had a voice to sets
an arm to raise, or a sh )t to discharge. (Loud 03
from the protection benches.) e the
SOUTH NOTTINGHAM ELECTION.—FrOITINe "bnica
vacancy in the southern division of Nottingb9m de, ana
krown, act;ye exertions were used by Lord Line' fo,
Mr. Hildyard to ensure the success of their respect' e, _
even throngs,
d lave 91
vourites. The noble lord repeatedly addressee ^ the
semblages in different parts of the county.
course of action. Mr. Hiltlyard was for some Woo
sent. owing to his uncle's sib ; but. his canoe;fria-
warmly espoused by the fanners a.en.erally. Thene"-,eea
tion took place on Saturday. The Earl of Lincoln 'n", •
boldly avowed the reasons that had wrought on b,:jea,
change of opinion. That change was not of a sn'cati.
captious, or capricious neture; he had long been of
vinced that the present corn laws could not exist °see
years, but had been unwilling to make a prenvenreobla
nruncement as to any atteration of his views. The "ow
earl then entered into an elaborate defence of the gni-fs.
defendigo,
ment measure, which, he said, would have ratheritibif
vourable effect upon agriculture than otherwise- iontri
question were settled, the institutions of the C1)111
would be strengthened and not weakened by it. ,
were defeated, it would be a blow from which he silos
never altogether recover. Mr. Heldyard follows' oars
pointed speech. He considered the government Inefilieit
fraught with evil, especially to the agriculturist•
ej tO
ability to comecte with the untaxed foreigner rernainwra
he prbved. The show of hands was in favour of cos.
Lincoln. The poll commenced on Tuesday, an,clat the
eluded on Wednesday. Mr. Ilildyard oslaine3 011 e
close of the poll a majority of 691. The number nri
in' all was 2765. The enthusiasm and delight A" log:
farmers vented itself in mutual congratulations an as"
cheering. Without funds or legal assistance they isbo
overcome confessedly the most powerful candida, the
could possibly have been brought into the field "'
free trade poly.

FIRE-PROOF STORES.—Ora Wednesday las;'sll,-int;;g
resting experiment took place at Messrs. Milner'e;,;Eie%
the capabilities of their fire-proof stoves. The foP;eat
is Mr. Whit ty's opinion as to the result of ibeexPeri• C t 4
which was highly satisfactory :—We have no hesits did
aie
saying that Mr. Milner has conferred a great and rid as
tan! benefit on the commercial and professional 'f°loool
the perfection to which he has brought these eares•ef,e;
experience we have witnessed many a heart- remlo4,oo'
by the loss of papers by fire. The adoption of thet;0101
safe obviates all I his. for no fire in counting -houseß•hest to
offices, or dwellings, would produce the inten,e P„Atet!l
which they were exposed on Wednesday, and the nrirecli
one preserved its contents unscathed'—even cybeno°l/
dent burst it open, the £lOO note we had put it °vele
safe. The two boxes, taken from the fire, with th,esoer.
tents, may now be seen at the Journal office, anupe,7so:
also may be seen specimens of Milner's safes, bol'.frtw;
THE DREADNOUGHT HOSPITAL-SHIP AN"
MAS HOSPITAL AGAIN OUTDONE IN TILE
WOUNDS AND ULCERS BY HOLLOWAY.S
AND PILLS.—John Newington, a sailor, living to
dash,
court, Dover, was a patient on board the Dreluu; fof
and again at Sr. Thomas' Hospital, for some "e T0i011174
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very bad ulcerated leg of long standing. without (11, t °
the least relief at either f the above !nstitutionfa as
i
rd
cured immediately afterwards by Ho,lowaY's, rteolo
Ointment. The truth of this statement can ue a is:o
by Mr. G. Ashmore, the very respectable chef
Dover. re'
tbe rt
Among the many discoveries that charactertse.c,a
sent age, nothing has contributed so much to WI a F
and ease of the community, nor confuted B"c'erf .
%
upon suffering humanity, asihat important disco( oft_
never-failing remedy for gout end rheutriatisms
Gout and Rheumatic Pills. Thousands would jnorooteo in tt
observation of an elderly female, as made to Mr
the agent at Thirsk " that she would rather be l 3 1i
bittter to her bread atorsugar to her tea, hfaedirior
Pills." This important medicine is sold by 91' aroea,
vendors. Price 2e 9d. per boa. Observe the sorer
" Thomas Prout, 229, Strand, London," on the
ment stamp. its,e
DENTITION.—There is perhaps no pert of • d woo
frame which so amply exemplifies the wisdom °grit of,a4
of the Creator than the structure and at rangeolet-risele
Teeth ; for while among the animal races, some 1...00
tpl
endowed with teeth which allow them to live os?..parsjes
getable diet; others' being furnished with Bo !Wed IPrO
calculated only for animal food ; man is pro
Teeth, which renders him carnivorous, and ens 0 eitel,
live either on Animal or vegetable substance,f4l:he ere,
may be most conducive to his well-being- 'tont Pod
lishment, care, and preservation of these imP° tot the,
of the human economy are objects highly imP°rarrese et
among the various preparations offered for the
" ODONTO," invented by the Messrs. BO;rjett car
Hatton-garden, stands unrivalled as a DENTgbelli'bdri•
CELLING ALL OTHERS, in its capability Of en' see,
purifying, and preserving the Teeth and
assGum' astiltifith
VlGles.—These, under another name, ,010,,,r116
called Eves. They are both days preceding 'e' obly'dof,
this difference, that a vigil is an eve with CBool'olol, it
simple eve has no fast. And in looking at thet a siftaief
we shall see that where the eve occurs. withoo errecco'
is owing to the presence of sonic other holy day Y. Sr. ,
as in itself a feast; as in the case of the feastro w !le,asP'
phen, it has no vigil, because the feast of Ch
AO
mediately precedes it. cadet tit
Sr. VALENTINE'S DAY.—Mr. Donee, 00Criibf...
thethe hoihgheersvtataiuothhoorfi
styt.o\nraisuebhjteientes,eo.fatalyiistrenlitoepoofl; fteathri
ary, is nothing more than a monkish COrroPia whio,lol/$
mirth custom, on the feast of Lupereal4o, aadcbor..rj
names of •young women were ut into a stion • tvo
out by them. The pastors of the early C"Pferell'e7,rt"
substituted the names of saints for those 0'
cvsen ,
he conjectures that St. Valentine's-day
new feast. The Lupercal was a feast o' P' ary'
lemnised in the middle of the month of Fehr