The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1841-07-02 00:00:00

MEETING OF THE DOCK COMMITTEE.

The weekly meeting of the Dock Committee was held yes-
terday. Thare were present, Messrs. Benn. (chairman,)
Horsfall, Sands, Holmes, Evans, Barclay, G. Holt, Aikin,
T. Holt, Martin, Tobin, and Moon.
The sub-committee presented a report on the subject of
the gross neglect of the keepers of the Rock Light-house, in
allowing the light to remain stationary for half an hour, on
the night of the 22d. The sub-committee expressed their
strong disapprobation of the conduct of the men. After
some discussion it was agreed that the keepers should be re-
quired to attend on Thursday next, when the chairman
should severely reprehend their negligence, and inform them
that the recurrence of any similar neglect would be visited
with instant dismissal.

An order was passed, on the application of the Surveyor,
for Clarence Half-tide Basin to be run dry on the 4th of
July, fcir three springs, for the purpose of putting in the sill
and replacing the gates.
_

A letter was read by' the SECRETAnY, from several parties
engaged in the coasting trade, requesting convenient accom-
modation for their vessels during the time required for the
alterations of Canning and Salthouse Docks. The commit-
tee considered the subject of this letter very fully, and in the
course of the discussion it was suggested that the coasting
vessels should go for a time into Trafalgar Dock, which at
present is used only for steam-vessels lying up, and the quays
of which are very commodious. The south end of George's
Dock, and the north end of King's Dock, were also recom-
mended for the purpose. Eventually the further considera-
tion of the subject was postponed, and in the mean time the
Harbour-masters are to attend before the sub-committee of
works, the next meeting of which is on Saturday, to give
their opinions upon the best mode of meeting the wishes of
parties engaged in the coasting trade.
The committee then proceeded to the consideration of
sonic financial matters, and adjourned shortly after one
o'clock.

FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE.

UNITED STATES.

The Acadia, steam-ship, arrived here on Tuesday morning,
after a voyage of very little more than ten days from Halifax.
brings She sixty-seven passengers. She left Boston on the
16th, and Halifax in the evening of the 18th.
The. New York papers are filled with the proceedings and
documents of Congress.
The state of the relations between the United States and
Great Britain had been brought under the consideration of
the Senate by Mr. Buchanan, who, in proposing to refer that
part of the President's message that related to foreign affairs
to the committee which had the charge of them, entered at
length upon an examination of the facts relating to the cap-
ture and conflagration of the Caroline, and the points arising
out of the occurrence. Mr. Buchanan did not, he said, think
the condition of the United States would be so very alarm-
ing in the event of a war. America was not among the weak
nations of the earth. No other nation could attack her with-
out suffering as much from war as she would. He did not,
however, deem that there was any risk of war, but on the
event of its coming, he wished the law of nations to be so
construed as to put them right in the eyes of the world. The
debate ended in the papers being referred to the Comusitee
on Foreign Afairs.
The President had submitted his plan for the appointment
of " a fiscal agent," which Congress would take under its
consideration without delay.
The New York money-market was abundantly supplied,
and it is stated that considerable difficulty was experienced
by the banks and individuals in the employment of their float-
ing capital to advantage.
The share-market remained without material alteration.
If any change had taken place, it was for the better.
The shares in the Bank of the United States had re-
covered part of the depression they had sustained, and left
off at 181.

A fair amount of business had been done in the foreign
exchanges for the Acadia, especially in francs. The market
was firm at 1081 to 1081 for sterling; sf. 25c. to 51. 23c. for
francs. On Amsterdam the rate was 39t to 40 ; Hamburgh,
351 to 36 : Bremen, 77 to 77k.
The advices received by the Great Western, which were
from Liverpool of the 27th of May, had un unfavourable
effect on the cotton-market, by arresting operations to a
great extent. Holders were, however, firm.
The contents of the Canada papers arc not important.
The speech of Lord Sydenham on opening the first session
of the Canadian parliament was anxiously expected.
The Great Western steam-ship, which sailed from Bristol
on the evening of the 27th ult.. arrived at Ncw York on the
evening of the 10th instant, after a rapid passage of fourteen
days.

DIED,
On Wednesday last, June 30th, 1841, at four o'clock. on
the hustings, at the Town-hall, Liverpool, after a brief and
unavailing strife for existence, of eight hours !
JOSHUA,
the last and only hope of
The Lady " RAD. REFORM,"
of the same place,
who survived the unhappy event but a few minutes. Her
constitution having been previously so miserably shattered
by domestic calamities, the present blow proved fatal, and on
receiving the intelligence, she immediately departed this life,
apparently without a struggle.
The above event has cast a gloom over a large and respect-
able circle of their friends, which has been much aggravated
by a series of malicious reports in circulation, but which, in
consideration of the great depression of spirits under which
the unhappy relative must at present suffer, it would be un-
gerous to mention. Suffice it to say, that it was deemed
advisable immediately to inter the OLD LADY, it having been
quickly ascertained that CORRUPTION had taken place to an
alarming extent ! H. S. P.

DUBLIN ELECTIONS.—The election for the city of Dublin
commences on Monday next, and that for the county on the
following Saturday. The prospect of success for the con-
servatives increase daily. Messrs. Shaw and Lefroy (the old
members) will be returned for the University without oppo-
sition.
The polling days for South Cheshire are July 13 and 14,
and for North Cheshire on Tuesday and Wednesday next.
The nomination day for South Lancashire is next Wed-
nesday.

THEATRE ROYAL.—The Vandenhoffs have drawn good
houses since their engagement. " The Wife" was delight-
fully played on Wednesday. Mr. Vandenhoff's St. Pierre
was a bold and vigorous performance. Of George Vanden-
hoff's Leonardo we have often spoken highly—it is second to
none on the stage. Miss Vandenhoff's Mariana was a most
chaste and tasteful ; some of her readings were novel and
effective. To-night Sheridan Knowles's new play of " John
of Procida" will be produced, for the benefit of Mr. Van-
denhoff. 'We trust this old favourite and fine actor will be
rewarded with a brilliant and brimful house.—On Monday
" Ion" will be performed.
FINE ARTS.—Mr. Collins, who is now temporarily re-
siding in Bold-street, has brought to Liverpool, for the
inspection and purchase of the connoisseurs and collectors,
some fine specimens 'of the Flemish, Dutch, and other
schools. We had the pleasure of seeing a very charming
Polembity, a very pure Wilson, and several other pictures
of great merit. As Mr. Collins stay is short, the ama-
teurs must not lose the opportunity offered them.
BASS'S PALE INDIA ALE.—This ale is considered by the
faculty as the best, purest, and most wholesome malt liquor
of any that is brewed. It has been found excellent in cases
of dyspepsia—the agreeable bitter being highly recommended.
Mr. Bass's ale will stand the test of the warmest climates :
it is free from acidity : the appearance is beautiful, it sparkles
like champagne, and is us bright as that fascinating wise.
We confidently draw attention to Bass's Bitter India Ale.

TUITION IN lIEBREW.—WC take an opportunity of draw-
ing attention to Mr. Abraham's advertisement. Those who
are anxious to acquire the Hebrew language cannot do bet-
ter than apply to this gentleman, whose abilities as a teacher
have been long acknowledged.
TILE MERCURY'S WINDOWS.—Rumour, with her hun-
dred tongues, has never a more busy time of it than during a
contested election in England. It is a rule with us, in or-
dinary times, never to believe more than half what we hear ;
but at such a juncture as this, one•fourth of what ruches
the ear would be fully enough to give credence to. Yet, in
spite of the utmost caution and cautiousness, one will some-
times be imposed upon. On Tuesday afternoon we bad just
filled our second pipe, and were enjoying our election and
other prospects in the happiest profitable mood, when a
messenger whose
" brow, like to a title-leaf,
Fortells the nature of a tragic volume,"
came rushing in. " Holloa, friend," said we, " what's the
matter?" _ _

---'' "Thou tremblest ; and the whiteness in thy cheek
Is apter than thy tongue to speak thy errand."
" Sir," said he, " the Mercury's windows are all smashed !"
" ' Thou stick'st a dagger in us," said we ; " is it true ?"
True ?" said the youth ' . I saw it with my own eyes. The
stones flew about like hail—nay, seemed as if discharged by
an infernal machine, or the newly-invented grand destruc-
tive. Not a whole pane remains! Such a crash and such
demolition in one instant never before was witnessed. Won't
you go see it, sir ?" " Avaunt," said we, "and leave us to
our meditations. See it? No, not for the world. 0, my
countrymen," we soliloquised, " what have ye done? You
have broken glass windows. Phoo, but that's nothing. You
have, perhaps, disturbed our ancient, learned, and venerabled
Doctor Gather-rubbish, in the midst of some curious a
, at
inestimably important calculations. He was, e_
- that moment, immersed in a computation as ,__._l)
of tiitechapel,
the man who sells gingerbread, at the corner
—a
penny a
repeats in the day, ' A half-penny apa
Whatpmeray be the packet—the best spice gingerbread.' trio%avposften
effect the Bs. fixed duty
pro-
portion of the sales to the cry—whatwould then be sold for
article—how many gingerbread-nutswould have upon wages—
e ffefoe
rtstttuallialtteiperhaps,c shower,
tive, foreign corn might have on the price a this important
a half-penny, and what and
ntteo r r treacleu pt e d aa
flour—all of which have,
wkh many other interesting
broken off by this most unfortunate I
But, phoo!" thought we
live, but of destructive missiles s
been relative i
signifies the fracture of calculations? They
again, "what-,,in without any serious loss; Nay, but
can be resumed
_aicec
i with so much pains by the learned
the goose eggs, b
himself, i.?: the window ! if they are smashed, as
eg.otist
iev
are where are the hopes of the family ? 'Who-
most likely t
them. Are Are they not gone for ever?" But it
can replacendless to repeat the various afflicting thoughts
would be e
e were troubled by this distressing• •
'with which w piece of
ews. ''PI passed a restless night. Visions of the broken
glass and goose eggs, paper kites, and shaving brushes—
election squibs and paving stones disturbed us ; but happily
we found next morning that we had been deceived. The
breakage appears to have been but trifling, and we are happy
to learn that the goose egs are safe.