The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1840-01-28 00:00:00

larly to the fact, that those who have waterclosets attached to
their houses are prevented, by a heavy penalty, from allowing
the soil to be carried away by the sewer, and in consequence,
are compelled to let it accumulate for months under their
dwellings. He also pointed out a very simple and unexpen-
sive method of preventing the emission of stench from the
openings to the sewers.

(To be contimfed.)

THE "MERCURY" FALLEN BELOW ZERO

TO THE EDITOR OF THE LIVERPOOL STANDARD.
Sin,—My note published in your Tuesday's paper touched
the Landlady of the Pigeon
and Penny Trumpet on the
raw • when reference was made to " our circulation" " the
galled jade winced ;" but come Mrs. Bott, come to the ques-
tion ; it is the " falling of Mercury below Zero." Give us
(if you are not ashamed of it) your average weekly circulation
for the last three months of the year just ended, and, if you
please, the previous qua-rter also ; and to make the four quar-
ters complete, I now give you your own figures for the two
first quarters of the year, viz„ that ending in April, 1839,
" our weekly average" was 7824, but that ending in June
had fallen to 7326, and the yearly average made up to Decem-
ber was 7000 ! What a falling off is here ! But, old lady,
if you do not please to gratify your readers with the weekly
average up to December, the House of Commons will in a
few days enable them to do it for themselves.
The old twaddler's attempt to extricate herself from my
charge of " weekly slandering the Protestant clergy, and her
very effectual attempts to mask the villany of Popery," only
confirms my statement; for she not only admits, but asserts,
that, she slanders them on such and such occasions, when
they act in such and such a manner ; for instance, when
they " preach politics out of the pulpit." she thinks she is
justified in slandering them ; but, old lady, your readers will
infer from this that if they do not " preach politics out of
the pulpit, then, by your own showing, you are not justified
in slandering the clergy of the Protestant church. Now, the
question is, did you ever hear them preach " politics out of
the pulpit ?" It will not avail you to say that you heard it
from good (Popish) authority. Suppose you leave your bil-
liards and your bagatelle some Sunday morning, and walk
on to St. Jude's to hear your friend there ; would it not be
much mere satisfactory for you to judge for yourself instead
of relying on Popish calumny ? You could then write notes
to correspondents without so much wincing ! Old lady, it
is for you to consider your ways. I struck the nail on the
right head when I suggested your " slanders of the Protes-
tant clergy" as one cause of the " falling of the quicksilver
below Zero."
Note.—lf you want political preaching from the pulpit,
look .to the church of your holy mother Jezebel, and you
need not go without texts for slander ; but this is a church
which you love to honour, but don't, old dame, beguile
yourself with the notion that she can absolve you from the
guilt of a life of slandering Protestant clergymen.—l am,
sir, &c., YOUR CORRESPONDENT.

PROPRIETORS OF THE EXCHANGE AND CAPT.
CLEGG OF THE HUDDERSFIELD.

The annual meeting of the Proprietors of the Exchange
Buildings was held yesterday, when the freedom of the News
Room was most handsomely voted to Captain Clegg, of the
Huddersfield. The following is a copy of the Secretary's
letter, the resolution, and of Capt. Clegg's acknowledgment
of the justly earned compliment :
CAPTAIN CLEGG, OF THE HUDDERSFIELD.
Liverpool, 27th January, 1840.
of a reso
Sir,--It is
lution my pleasing duty to hand you the inclosed copy
, assed at a gel of the Petors
of the. Liverpoolp Exchange heldnerathis day.—The Propriroprietors
would have pleasure in extending the privilege of free ad-
mission to the News Room to you for life, but the bye-laws
of the
than Company prevent them granting it in any other form
as expressed in the accompanying resolution.—l have
the honour to be, sir, your most obedient servant,
To Captain Cleg. JOHN SUDLOW, Secretary.
At a general meeting of the Proprietors of the Liverpool
Exchange held this 27th day of January, 1840.
Present—Edward Sephton, Esq. Chairman, &c. &c.
It Was unanimously resolved,—That in consideration of
th gallant and meritorious conduct of Captain Clegg, the
she ip of Huddersfield, in saving the lives of 95 persons from the
wreck of the steamer William Huskisson on the 12th instant,
free admission
present year, with a recommendation to the Proprietors to
continue the same privilege from year to year.
(Extracted from the Minutes.)
JOHN SUDLOW, Secretary.
Sir Liverpool, 27th January, 1840.
,—May I beg that you will do me the favor to convey
to the chairman and proprietors of the Exchange-buildings my
grateful thanks for the very marked and unmerited Compli-
ment which you have this day so kindly conveyed to me. I
can only again take occasion to repeat, that the services on
which the proprietors of the Exchange-buildings are pleased to
compliment me, are, I feel, only such as would have been ren-
dered, under similar circumstances, by any individual actuated
by the common feelings of humanity. To the many marks
of public kindness which I have already received, I add, with
much pride, the expresssion of approbation of so highly a
respectable and influential a body of gentlemen, as the pro-
prietors of the Exchange-buildings, and have the honour to
remain, sir, your most obedient servant,
JOHN ARDEN CLEGG.

John Sudlow, Esq.

THE LIVER THEATRE

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At this establishment there is no lack of novelty. It is as
spiritedly conducted as in any former season; and, in respect
of attention to minor points, on which effect often in great
measure depends, there is a decided improvement. To ad-
mirers of rustic " nature," Mr. Rayner's performances
must be satisfactory : his engagement extends throughout
the week. In all the old men that he personates, Mr. Til-
bury is efficient—his knowledge of his art ensures efficiency
—hut in several parts of " his li he dilays a finish in
his portraitures of character, and ne"
a refinemspent of concep-
tion, which attest his possession of considerable imagination
and the higher powers of mind. The dancing gives great
satisfaction. Without mind. The
to the talents of
:Waddle. Chevallier, to which, with others, we have borne
testimony, we think that in the style and school of the art
there is not only much promise, but much of actual and
pleasing attainment, nightly exhibited by the young ladies
who are in the bills under the somewhat incongruous desig-
nation of the " Misses Thomassin and Lidia." However, it
is on their dancing, and not on the titles of the dancers, that
we have to remark. Chevallier's style is graceful and pretty,
but it is too confined : it wants variety. The other ladies
are young and meritorious. They are evidently aiming at
success in the higher and more difficult, because more ar-
tistical " walk" or movement in their profession. Those ac-
quainted with the resources of the ballet throughout the
complicated range of its departments, will we think coincide
with this opinion. Nothing but sustained study, an steadily
Alirected practice, can enable them to attain the Praiseworthy
object which they have in view. Let their motto e PERSE-
VERE : they will thus add to their present
populari b
ty. Both
ladies dress well, and—which is more deserving of notice—
with exceeding taste.

CAPTAIN CLEGG.—The subscription going on at the
Commercial Buildings, in this city, amounts to £225 ; and
it would certainly have amounted to three times that sum if
it had not been limited to five shillings. Yesterday an elderly
gentleman, as we are informed, pressed a pound note upon
VlyMr. Jameson, the secretary of the company, who perempto-
refused it, saying, " I cannot take more than five shil-
'logs." A. bye-stander suggested that the gentleman should
put down the names of three of his children,
or 'family,
whereupon the humane personage flew into a violent passion,
and exclaimed—" Sir, I did not come here to be mocked—
you are an impertinent fellow." The bye-stander, evidently
astonished, replied in a mild tone—" I beg your pardon, Sir,
I really did not intend to offend you, nor am I aware of any
reason why you should be offended." The testy gentleman,
in a lofty tone, and with a sardonic grin, vociferated—" Sir,
You did intend it; you knew well I was an old bachelor, and.
that nobody cares for me." So saying, he made his exit,
currying off his pound note, and buttoning the pocket of his
inexpressibles as he quitted the room. Dublin Evening
Packet.

ROYAL Amer-trail:Amt.—lt is a pleasing duty with us
to direct attention to the varied and splendid attractions
nightly prepared at the Amphitheatre. Those who have not,
from the inclement state of the weather, been able to refresh
their knowledge of chivalry by seeing the Tournament, should
avail themselves of the earliest opportunity. The gallant
hearing of the armed knights, the sounding proclamations of
the heralds, the prancing and neighing of the steeds, and the
gorgeous magnificence of the whole, attest the enterprising
spirit which has prepared the piece. The other departments
of the performances also manifest the superintending agency
of Ducrow; for every thing is done in inimitable style and
with exhaustless spirit. We have not, however, time to
specify in detail the points of superiority, and therefore, we
must conclude by recommending our friends to go and judge
for themselves.
SPECIAL MEETING ON THE TOWN COUNCIL.—The
Mayor has summoned a special meeting of the Town Coun-
cil, to be held on Wednesday next, among other purposes,
:to consider the best means of celebrating, in a suitable man-
ner, the approaching marriage of her Majesty.
LAIINCH.—On Thursday a beautiful barque, of about 400
tons register, called the Livingson, intended, we believe, for
the East India trade, was launched from the building yard of
Messrs. Joseph Steele and Son. Notwithstanding the tem-
pestuous state of the weather, an immense number of people
were present, and witnessed the animating sight. A number
of elegantly-dressed ladies were also present. The Living-
son went off in splendid style.
LAUNCH.—On Tuesday last a beautiful brig, of 196 tons
register, named the Fanny, was launched from the building-
yard of Messrs. I3annester and Simpson. She is surpassed
by few as far as regards superior model and workmanship,
and is admirably adapted for the West India trade, we be-
lieve, she is intended for. Although the day was exceedingly
unfavourable, yet she Went off in gallant style, without sus-
taining the slightest injury, and is now lying in No. I
Graving Dock, the admiration of every one who inspects her.
LIVERPOOL FIRE POLICE.--On Wednesday a consider-
. able.nunaber of persons paid a visit to the station of the Fire
Police, for the purpose of witnessing the plan pursued by the
superintendent, and the men under his command. Much
has been said in praise of this useful body. The extraordi-
nary alacrity they display, and the signal success which ge-
nerally attends their efforts for the preservation of lives and
. property, have justly placed them in high estimation with the
public. We were, however, quite unprepared for an exhibi-
tion so interesting as the one we witnessed. The engines,
although a fire had not long before taken place, were in the
finest order; all the appurtenances arranged in proper form
for use •, and the appearance of a large number of the force,
who had been called together by Mr. Hewitt, was highly
satisfactory. The men having been duly placed, directions
were given them to attach a length of hose, containing 16 or
18 yards. This was accomplished by one man removing the
wooden vessel from the engine, by another fastening the
mainscrew, a third taking the hose, and so on ; and this was
accomplished in the incredibly short space of ten seconds.
After this had been done, and the engines, with hose re-
attached and properly folded, two, lengths were fastened in
a proportionately short period. Subsequently three lengths
of suction, and four of hose, were screwed to the engine, and
this length (above 70 yards) was speedily conveyed up Tem-
ple-court, and water carried over the houses, in less space of
time than half a minute, much to the wonder and gratifica-
tion of those who witnessed it. The party, by invitation,
afterwards dined together at Mr. Henry Morris's, who libe-
rally provided a sumptuous entertainment. The fire police
had, for a considerable time, been badly managed ; but under
the re-Construction of Mr. Hewitt, the training of the men,
and, indeed, the whole arrangements, may now be said to be
in the most perfect order,. and have been the means of pre-
serving lives and property to a great amount, which must
otherwise have been inevitably sacrificed.
•

MEETING AT SIR ROBERT PEEI:S.—A meeting of some
of the leading conservative members of the House of Com-
mons was held at Sir Robert Peel's, in Whitehall-gardens,
on Saturday last, at noon. Among the noblemen and
gentlemen who attended Were Lord Stanley, Sir James
Graham, Bart., Viscount Eastnor, -Viscount Stormont,
Lord Ashley, Sir George Clerk, Mr. Hope, Mr. Packe,
Mr. Emerson Tennent, Lord Grenville Somerset, Right
Hon. Joseph Planta, Right Hon. John C. Herries, Mr.
Acland, Hon. H. Liddell, Lord Eliot, Right Hon. Henry
Goulburn, Lord Ernest Bruce, Mr. B. D'lsraeli, Hon.
Captain Gordon, Mr. R. M. Mines, Hon. W. Lascelles,
Captain Meynell, Serjeant Jackson, &c.—Morning Herald
Of yesterday.
Among the merchandize frozen in on the Erie mai are
ay-four tierces Moffat's la pills.