The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1840-08-28 00:00:00

MISCELLANEOUS.

A morning contemporary states that General Count Orloff
has been appointed by the Emperor'Nicholas to the post of
commander-in-chief of the armies now collected in the
southern provinces of the Russian empire and the shores
of the Black Sea. Count Orloff was the negotiator of the
treaty of Unkiar Skelessi. _ _ _

On Friday last Winkleigh and the neighbourhood were
visited by one of the most tremendous thunder storms ever
witnessed. A' poor boy, named Simon Down, who was
living with his uncle, was ,t work with a horse in the field,
when the electric flnid struck both him and the horse dead on
the spot. His uncle, who was within ten yards of the boy
when the accident occurred, escaped uninjured.—Western
Luminary.

At the half-yearly meeting of the shareholders of the

Brandling Junction Railway, held yesterday at Gateshead,
a dividend of £3 per cent. upon the half-year was declared,
and a considerable sum carried over to the next account.—
Newcastle Journal.
The convict, Archibald Bolam, of Savings Bank murder
notoriety, arrived safe at Sydney, New South Wales, in the
early part of the present year. It is stated that he acted as
schoolmaster and chaplain to his brother convicts, on the
voyage out. —Netecolle Journal.
It was recently announced at the meeting of a convocation,
calling themselves " The Stockport Radical Association,"
and occupying a factory room in Bomber's Brow, that the
gross receipts of the committee, after one night's sitting of
three hours, for the especial purpose of receiving subscrip-
tions, amounted to the sum of twopence.
It is said that the Admiralty intend in all future contracts
with private companies for steamers to carry the mails, &c.,
to insert conditions that the vessels shall be built to receive
guns and a war armament, which, however, are not required
to be always on board in time of peace, but to be kept in
readiness for service, to save time, should events render it
necessary to convert them into war steamers.
THE MURDER OF MR. TEMPLEMAN.—It has been de-
cided upon within the last day or two that the £2OO reward,
which was offered by government for the discovery of the
murderer of the late Mr. Templeman, is to bedistributed in

the following manner :—Serge.ant OtWay, of the A division,

is to have £lOO • Inspector Miller, of the N division, £5O ;
and the remainder is to be divided amongst other witnesses,
seven or eight in number.

on Friday last, the trial of
At the Gloucestershire Assizes,
William Bowen, for the murder and robbery of Mr. Yar-
worth, of Piff's Elm, was agcin postponed to the next assizes,
in consequence of the absence, from indisposition, of a mate-
ial witness for the prosecution. At the inquest held on the
'tidy, after the decease of Mr. Yarworth, a verdict of " wil-
ful murder" was returned against the prisoner, and the grand
jury have also found a true bill against him for the saute
offence.
Sir Robert Peel, hart., M.P., returned to Drayton Manor
on Thursday week, from a visit to the Duke of Rutland at
Longshawe, Derbyshire. A select party was invited by his
Grace to meet the right hon. baronet, who, of all the na-
tional sports of this country, alone finds amusement in his
gun. As most of our readers are aware, Sir Robert is a first
rate shot, and made, during his visit to Longshawe, great
havoc among the feathery tribe. Lady and Miss Peel did
not go with the right hon. baronet.
It was with no light concern the clergy heard the Bishop
St. Asaph announce in his late charge, that in all probability
that would be the last time he should have to address them.
The loss they should all sustain in that case came mourn-
fully upon them,—the loss of so much hospitality, benefi-
cence, and that needful advice which hitherto they have en-
joyed so abundantly ; and above all, that patronage of merit
and long service which the aged curate has so often expe-
rienced at his lordship's hands.—Chester Courant.
As •the quick train which left Carlisle at nine o'clock in
the morning, on Wednesday last, was proceeding on its way
to Newcastle, when near the Four Stones station, between
Haydon Bridge and Hexham, one of the axles of a waggon
loaded with luggage broke, in consequence of which the train
was thrown off the rails,, and a man in the dress of a sailor
had his thigh fractured, and another person his shoulder dis-
located. After a short delay, the passengers were taken on
to Newcastle.—Carlisle Patriot.
THE LATE BISHOP OF CHICHESTER.—This distinguished
prelate, whose death we announced yesterday, died on Thurs-
day last at Broadstairs, after a short illness, at the advanced
age of 72 years. The right rev. divine bad not been in the
best of health some months ; but during the whole of the late
parliamentary session was able to attend in the House of
Lords. As a scholar he had few equals. Early in his career,
lie became tutor to the sons of the late Sir Samuel Romilly,
through the interest of whose family and connections, aided
by his own talents, it is supposed much of his prosperity was
owing. He was appointed the first principal of King's Col-
lege, London, where his biblical knowledge and excellent su-
perintendence of that seminary of learning were productive
of the most beneficial effects. While holding that high and
responsible office, he was earnest in his endeavours for its
success, and untiring in promoting its exalted objects. From
that station he was, in 1836, called to one still higher and
more honoured, being then nominated Bishop of Chichester ;
and, though little more than three years have elapsed since
his appointment, numbers will remember his performance of
its duties with affectionate regret and sincere respect for his
superior character as a scholar and a Christian.--Standard.
COACH ACCIDENT.—On Saturday afternoon, at four
o'clock, the Waterwitch coach left Bradford, for Leeds,
having its full complement of 12 outside passengers, including
the driver, Joseph Shires, and a lady and a gentleman inside.
All went on right till within 100 yards of the Fleece Inn, in
Stanningley, when suddenly, without any assignab'e cause,
the pin by which the body of the coach is fastened to the
forewheels, slipped from its place ' • and the consequence was,
that the horses, going at the usual pace of about ten miles an
hour, went forward with the forewheels, and the coach
pitched forward, throwing the passengers in all directions,
every one of whom was more or less injured, but happily
none mortally. The driver, Shires, and a commercial gen-
tleman who sat on the box with him, were the most seriously
injured. The former is now lying at his lodgings in Brad-
ford very ill, having been pitched upon his head,and the latter

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is lying at the Scarborough Hotel in Leeds.—Manchester
Guardian.

BOULOGNE.—A meeting of the British residents of
Boulogne has been held in that town, Lord Orantnore (lately
Mr. Dominick Browne) in the- chair, for the purpose of
voting an address of congratulation to the King of the French,
on the occasion of his recent visit to Boulogne. The Earl
of Coventry addressed the, meeting in a powerful and pleasing
manner, and speaking of the King said, that if it were pos-
sible that there could be a single dissentient voice at the

meeting, it would give way, if the individual could know all
that be (the Earl of Coventry) knew of the excellence of that
sovereign, with whom he had been acquainted when he was
in adversity The address which follows was unanimously
agreed 'to :—" We, the English residents and visiters of
Boulogne, beg to offer to your Majesty our respectful and
heartfelt congratulations on your; visit to this city, and to
assure your Majesty that the want of information of your
Majesty's intended levee alone prevented our having the
honour of personally conveying them to your Majesty on the
occasion. We also offer the same congratulations, and our
best feelings of respect to your gracious majesty and other
members of your august family. We respectfully thank your
majesty for your kind solicitude expressed for our welfare.
We hope your majesty may long live to reign over a gallant
and generous people. We trust the friendly relations that
have so long existed between your majesty's-government and
our own country may not be weakened, and we beg in true
earnestness of feeling to address to your majesty our own
British acclamation, of " God save the King 1 "
DEPARTURE OF THE KING AND QUEEN OF THE BEI.-
GIANS.—On Monday morning, at ten minutes past seven
o'clock, their Majesties the King and Queen of the Belgians
and suite arrived at the Dock Yard, Woolwich, in two of the
royal carriages ; the early hour of their departure from
Windsor (four o'clock in the morning) having prevented their
being attended by any of the Queen of England's household.
,The Widgeon steam-vessel, Master Commander J. Hamilton,
was in waiting to receive the royal party, and they imme-
diately embarked, the signal being given by a royal salute
from the field batteries of the royal artillery stationed in the
Dock yard, under the command of Captain Mee. In con-
sequence of the band of the .King's royal rifles being required
to march a division of the troops from the garrison to the
steam-boats, at eight o'clock, on their way to Windsor, a
company of the royal artillery. commanded by Lieutenant
Colonel Cruttenden, and the excellent band of that regiment.
formed the guard of honour. The tide being scarcely high
enough at the time of their Majesties' arrival to float the
vessel, the band, led by Mr. Mackenzie, performed for half
an hour, until she was able to proceed, some of the finest
airs. The King and Queen of the Belgians remained on the
deck during the whole time, to the delight of a great number
of persons who had assembled at that early hour for the par-
pose of witnessing their departure. When the vessel sailed
the spectators gave three cheers which the King acknowledged
by taking off his hat several times. The royal flag of Bel-
gium was hoisted. in the Dock-yard, and the national flag of
Belgium on her Majesty's vessels in the river. His Majesty
was very plainly dressed, with a white hat on, and appeared
very fatigued and having the expression of a care-worn
countenance.

Isabel, Shaw, and Brigand, Evil, hence, at Antigua
Chevalier, hence for Portland, was spoken on the 12th August, in
lat 43, long 39 ; and the Hebe, for Rio Janeiro, on the 20th, in lat
N, long 11, by the Rothschild
Albree, for Boston, was spoken on the 7th August, in lat 40, long
18
Majestic, -, hence, at Hobart Town
Alexander, Johnston, hence for Montreal, off Kingstown, Aug. 24
Henrietta, Jungren, hence, at Gothenburg
Sarah, Cornish, hence, at Hamburgh
Catherine arid Jane, -, hence, off Cape Finisterre
Oromocto, Gillies, hence for St. John, N. 8., was spoken on the
13th August, in lat 44, long 30
Great Western, (steamer,) from Bristol to New York, was spoken
on the 2d instant, at 8 a.m., in lat 49, long 41 _ _

Elvira, from Calcutta for this pert, was spoken on the Bth
August, in lat 40, long 40, making at the rate of 30 inches of water
an hour _ . _ _

Champion. Holt, sailed from Rio Janeiro, for Santos and Valpa-
raiso. 12th June, & Lord Althorp, Jackson. for Calcutta, Isth June
Clyde Matches, and Pilgrim, Rawlings, hence, at Sydney, N.S.W.
Facrie Queene, , from Manilla, at ditto
Colombian, Wakem, sailed from ditto for India, 26th April
Favourite, Brooks, hence at Cadiz
Racer, Curtis. hence, at Figucira
Virginia, Boyson, sailed from St. Übes for this port 9th Aug.
Friendship, Gray, and Oporto, Walker. hence, at Archangel
DEAL, August 23.—The Gretry, Gambier, from Antwerp for this
port, got on the Godwin Sand, about noon, and upset : crew saved

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26.—Wind W.N.W

ARRIVED.—CamiIIa, Healey, from Magagnadavic—and St. An-
drew, , from New Orleans.
SAlLED.—Johnstone, Spence, and Palmyra, Croal, for Demerara
—Tam o'Shanter, Ellis, for Launceston and Sydney—Vesper.
Keames, for Port Phillip—Alexander, Young. for Montreal—Helen,
Hunter, for Quebec—Cincinnati. Holbrook, for Baltimore—Patrick
Henry. Delano, and Alfred, Cheerer, for New York—and Tarrar,
Nicker, fur Gibraltar.

Hero of Malowa. (late Grundy,) from Bombay. at St. Helena 7th
July
Windermere, Brown, from Calcutta, at ditto 7th
Harmony, Hobson, hence at St, Thomas
William Salthouse, Staunton, ben6e at Trinidad
Mary Ray, -, from Swansea, at St. Jago de Cuba 23th June
llaboo, Forrester, hence at Port Adelaide, South Australia, 10th
March
Porter, Murray, from Port Lincoln, at ditto Sth April
Mary Ridgeway, Stevenson, from South _Australia, at Sydney,
N.S.W. soth March

Abeona, and Cceur de Lion, Robinson, hence off Green
Island •
Crusader, Inglis, from Sydney, N.S.W. at Valparaiso
Phillips, Stott, from Islay, at ditto
Ahnwell, !Jesse, from the Cape of Good Hope at ditto
Rhoda, Matthews, hence at Leghorn
Argo, Vianello. hence at Malta
Marina, Coek, hence at Odessa
Trinacria, Lagana, from Nlessina for this port, at Palermo
Sofia, Lagana, hence at Palermo 16th July, and sailed 27th for
Messina
Westmoreland, Hunter, from Pernambuco, at Trieste
Judith, Hamon, hence at Venice
Helen Scott, Scotland, from Leghorn, at Cove
Ayrshire, Pitt, from St. John, N.B. off ditto
Portland, Coubro, from Sydney, N.S.W. off Dartmouth, sailed
28th April
Ellen Ilighfield, Leggett, from Jeremie, at Falmouth
Argo, from Valparaiso, at Swansea
Medora, Arthur, from Trinidad, at the Clyde
Fenella, Wakeham, hence for Gibraltar, at Studwell Roads, with
loss of fore top masts, and sails split
Hindostan, Banks, from Calcutta, off Lymington
Ann Paley, Williams, sailed from Palermo for this port 28th July
Nova Sociedade, Ribeiro, sailed from Lisbon 12th Aug. and
Tarujo Secuncto, Palha, 16th—both for this port
John O'Gaunt, Robertson, hence for China, was spoken Bth July,
in lat. 15 0 N. long. 9 0
Rowena, ---, hence for Constantinople, was spoken 21st
Aug. in lat. 51, long. 9 0

Aurora, hence for New Orleans, was spoken in lat. 40 0, long

ELSINORE, Aug. 18.—The James Lemon, Storm, of Liverpool,
got in contact in the roads, yesterday, with the Susannah, Mar-
shall, from Yarmouth to the Baltic; the latter lost topmast, bul-
warks, &c. but will proceed; the former did not receive any
damage
RAMSOATE, Aug. 20.—The Gretry, Gowber, from Antwerp to
Liverpool, which upset on the Goodwin Sand, has been towed on
shore under the North Foreland