The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1840-02-14 00:00:00

POLICE INTELLIGENCE.-YESTERDAY.

• A TROUBLESOME "BIRD."
Alice Plunkett, a pretty-looking young woman, albeit with
somewhat of the " tartar" in her countenance and demeanour,
which former exhibited certain proofs of a recent pugilistic
encounter, charged her husband, Robert Plunkett, with
having returned home late on Tuesday night, and assaulted
her. She said she had been married to the defendant about
nine years, and had two children. She wished him to
allow her a separate maintenance.
When defendant was asked what he had to say, he com-
menced—" I had been to the Circus —"
` Plaintiff (depreciatingly)—Ton had been to Holloway's
Sans Pareil. (Laughter.)
Defendant then said that when he went home he found the
plaintiff and her mother intoxicated : they caught hold of
him, but were so drunk thatthey:fell.over each other on to
the floor. He did not blame his Wile so much as her mother:
they were a bad set.
Plaintiff (sneeringly)—Yezr yoit are all rogues and black-
guards : if you don't mind, I'll sehd you somewhere.
(Laughter.)
Defendant said there was no person in his neighbourhood
who could say anything against him.
Mr. Rushton, having read a paper which the plaintiff called
her " character," asked him if he knew Connor, Brewer,
Hutton, and others.
Defendant—Oh, yes, they use the public-house where my
wife goes and gets drunk.
The wife denied this : she did take a glass when she liked
(laughter), but never sat down in a public-house. Her body
was sore froM end to side."
Mr. Rushton—Well, the defendant will have to ray for
the assault.
Plaintiff said she wanted hint to support her.
Defendant, who appeared not yet
" Sated of life, of wife and children tired,"
said he was ready to live comfortably with her.
Plaintiff—Oh, its no use. This is not the first time. He
broke eight shillings' worth of mugs, and spilt all my milk.
(Laughter.)
Defendant said they could live comfortably together if it
it was not for complainant's mother.
-Plaintiff (imploringly)—lf my_mother was not to come and
see me sometimes, I should be left like a lone bird by my-
self. (Laughter.)
Mr. Rushton did not attempt
" To soothe the many parting griefs she bore„
None had a tear for that sweet spirit lone—
and
merely ordered the defendant to pay ss. and. Costs.
A TEE-TOTALLER AT FAULT.
Wm. Kelly charged Thos. Wright with having assaulted him.
Kelly stated that he drove a team for Mr. Present, and
was at work in his master's yard, when defendant came in,
" cotched" him by the collar, and wanted to borrow a shil-
ling. He had not got one. He had had one in the course
of the week. (Laughter.) Deiendant knowed he sometimes
had a shilling in his pocket, for he had been one of those
tee-total chaps, and had not drank anything for eighteen
months. (Laughter.) When he told defendant he had no
money, he knocked him on the eye, so that he could not see
no more nor one wot never seed. (Laughter.) Mr. Prescot
then came into the yard, when defendant said he would like
to kill the -- Irishman. •
Defendant said that this occurred some time back ; that
complainant had lost his place through getting drunk ; he had
obtained it, and this proceeding had arisen from spite.
Complainant did not agree with the defendant in this par-
ticular; said he was discharged because he did not drink
please Mrs. Present.,
ecoluagrh;te
to
Mr. Rushton said that, as the complainant had chosen to
let time matter sleep for so long a time, and as the accusation
had evidently been brought forward through spite, he should
inflict the lowest possible penalty, namely, ls. and costs.
THE RULING PASSION ALWAYS STRONG.
A miserable-looking' woman was brought up under the
following circumstances .—lt appeared that she had been
tent to the borough prison, as a reputed thief, for fourteen
days, and that at the expiration of that term, on her being
about to leave the prison, she was found to have secreted
one of the prison blankets about her person, having previously
cut it into convenient pieces for that purpose. The blanket
was worth from four to five rhillings. She was ordered to
Pay ss. and costs, or be imprisoned for fourteen days.
ILLEGALLY PAWNING.
Elizabeth Fox was charged with having illegally pawned
several shirts, to the value of 365., the property of Mrs.
Stephenson, with whom she lodged. The prisoner, who had
a very wretched appearance, acknowledged to having sent
the shirts to be pawned, but stated that poverty urged her to
do so. When asked by Mr. Rushton why she did not apply
for relief, she stated that she had done so, but that Mr.
Evans (the relieving officer) would not assist her unless she
went into the workhouse ; she did not accept of this offer,
as she had a daughter sick, and could not leave her. She
was ordered to pay 365., the value of the property, and 50s.
fine, or be imprisoned for one month.
THREATENING LETTERS.
George Rees, formerly captain of a vessel trading to Val-
paraiso, was charged by Mr. Thos. Barber, a merchant, with
having sent him, at intervals, a number of threatening let-
ters, in the last of which he urged complainant, for the sake
of his young family, to rind him (defendant) a situation, un-
less which was done, he would enforce a charge on which he
would be convicted of forgery, and sent across the seas ; he
also stated that he was out of patience, and would wait no
longer. In previous letters he had also used threats, and de-
manded money. It having been proved that the irnpliedcharges
were utterly without foundation, Mr. Rushton severely re-
primanded the prisoner, and ordered him to find good bail
or be sent to prison.
CAUTION TO POSTMASTERS.
Mr. Jonathan Spinks, of the Bull Inn, was charged with
having neglected to enter the amount of duty in his weekly
post-horse account. It appeared that on Sunday, the 6th
October, he drove a Mr. Morgan in a gig, for which he
charged a sum the duty on which, 4s• ed., he had neglected
to enter.
Mr. Spinks said it was not
was entirely an omission. It
likely he should wish to defraud the revenue for so small an
amount.
Oral-#(1 to par a A11e.01..Z5, the duty, ancl.ooste.

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We are here favoured with a continuation of the excellent
article on " Banking and Currency," to which we directed
the attention of our readers last month. It is replete with
useful information on this important and engrossing subject,
and will be found of the highest utility to the mercantile
part of the community. The " Gallery of Illustrious Irish-
men" for this month contains a well written memoir of
Dean Swift. "An Adventure of Hardress Fitzgerald."
possesses an absorbing degree of interest. The conclusion of
'' Harry Lorrequer's Confessions," we have already noticed.
We are glad to find that a second series is to appear under
the title of " Lorrequer Married." The " Portrait Gallery"
contains a well-executed sketch, accompanied by a Memoir of
Robert Walsh, LL.D. The tale of " Agnes," is an affecting
narrative. " How long are we to live under a Petticotocracy ?"
is a capital political article. The " Trial Extraordinary for
High Treason and Piracy," is an admirable exposure of an
almost unparalleled instance of literary plagiarism.

The Asiatic Journal, and Monthly Register for. British and
Foreign India, China, and Australasia.- February, 1840.
London: W. H. Allen and Co.

In the present critical state of oriental affairs, there are
few journals that can he consulted with greater advantage
than the one under notice, embracing as it does a complete
♦iew of all that transpires respecting British India and
China from month to month. Its " Review of Eastern
News," will be found particularly interesting. It contains
a brief summary of the most recent intelligence from India.
" The Mission to Bootan" furnishes us with many interest-
ing particulars respecting a.country hitherto but imperfectly
known. The article on " Hindustani Literature " contains
several very important suggestions. We have been highly
gratified with the continuation of the descriptive account of
the " Manners and Customs of- the Japanese." There are
many useful practical remarks in the " Journey through.
France and Egypt to Bombay." The Critical Notices and
rn:vellaneous intelligence in the Asiatic are exceedingly
interesting.

The Colonial Magazine and Commercial-Maritime Journal.
Edited by Robert Montgomery, Esq. No. 2. February,
1840. London : Fisher, Son, and Co.
The present number fully justifies the encomiums which
we bestowed upon its predecessor, and amply realises our
most sanguine anticipations as to the practical utility of the
work. The opening article contains some very forcible and
appropriate remarks on " Colonies in their political and com-
mercial Relations to the parent State." We particularly re-
commend a perusal of this essay at the present crisis. It will
be found pregnant with wisdom, sagacity, and truth. We
cordially coincide with the author in his views. " The Dirge
of Tippoo Sultan" is a very spirited translation of a poem in
the Canarese language. The paper entitled " Advice and In-
formation for Emigrants of the First Class" will be found of
eminent use to those who may intend to take
.up their resi-
dence in any of our Colonies. The instructions which it con-
tains art; evidently the result of much experience and obser-
. The essay on " Colonial Banking" displays a
,h acquaintance with the subject, and embodies many
suggestions. There is a vast fund of statistical in-
ni in the article on "The Maritime Resources of
and the United States of America." The descriptive
it of the French Colony of Martinique possesses con-
able interest. "The Resources of Upper Canada, and
aluc of that Province to England" is also an excellent
e. The account of " China," and the paper on "Assam
s," will necessarily attract much attention at the present
anent. The remarks on " The State of Religion in the
British Colonies" are highly important. The miscellane-
ous news in the Colonial Magazine is both copious and ac-
curate.

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The Protestant Magazine. February, 1840. London : F.

Padsler.
We cannot do a better service to the eauseof Protestantism
than by recommending this truly spirited magazine. It will
be found replete with information of the highest posSible im-
portance at the present crisis. This number embraces se-
veral articles of very great merit. The paper on " The Trea-
sonable Conspiracies of Rome" contains some fearful dis-
closures, which, we hope, will serve as warnings to lukewarm
Protestants. The " Historical Sketch of Protestant Associ-
ations" is very interesting. Charlotte Elizabeth's " Illus-
trations" are powerfully written, and are calculated to pro-
duce a beneficial effect. The miscellaneous intelligence in
this number is well worth reading. •

The Primitive Methodist Magazine. January and Febru

ary, 1840. Liverpool : Thos. Johnson, Dale-street.
There are several excellent articles in this number. The
" Life of William Wilberforce" is well written, and possesses
considerable interest. The " Thoughts on the Commence-
rnencement of the Year 1840," are peculiarly appropriate.
The " Power of Religion Exemplified," though -excellent in
many respects, is deeply tinged with enthusiasm. " God's
Wisdom and Power Exhibited," is an article well worth pe-
rusal. The narratives which it embodies cannot fail to rivet
the attention of the most desultory reader. This magazine
contains a vast fund of religious intelligence, chiefly interest-
ing, however, to the body of Primitive Methodists.

Centenary Sermon. Primitive Methodism, Scriptural in
its Character, and Wesleyan in its Constitution and De-
sign. A Sermon. By George Revington. Liverpool:
Thos. Johnson, Dale-street, 1840.
As churchmen we cannot approve of the positions laid
down in this sermon. It embraces a succinct review of the
Character and proceedings of the Methodists from the times
of Wesley. It will be found chiefly interesting to the Wes-
leyan and the Primitive Methodists.

The Political Works of the Rev. Robert Monlgomery.
Vol. 6. The Messiah. 6th Edition. Glasgow : John
Symington and Co. 1830.
Tbbi elegant series of republications is, we are glad to
perceive, becoming increasingly popular. This is no more
than the intrinsic merits of Mr. Montgomerys works de-
serve. Their rich and glowing
irna erY-;--their devotional
fervour—their chasteness of expression=-and their graceful-
ness;: of style, entitle then, to the admiration Of every, reader
of taste and judgment. The present volume is, perhaps, the
most finished and elaborate of all the author's productions.
The subject is one eminently adapted for the successful dis-
play of his descriptive powers. The copious notes which are
appended to " The Messiah" greatly enhance its value, and
will be perused by the Christian reader with as much plea-
sure as the poem itself. The extensive sale which Mr.
Montgomery's works have recently commanded, is highly
creditable to the public taste.

Progress of Socialism. The Bishop of Exeter's Speech in
the House of Lords, Friday, January 24, 1840. London
W. E. Painter. _ _ _

We arc glad to find the powerful speech of the Bishop of
Exeter, on the progress of Socialism, thus printed in a cheap
form, for gratuitous circulation. Its extensive distribution
among the labouring
.classes cannot fail to produce much
good. Its exposure of the evils of Socialism is complete and
triumphant. We hope that every one of our readers will
procure a copy, and aid in the circulation of so useful a tract.

The Liturgic Hymns, Te Deurn, Jubilate, 8(c. Liverpool:

Frederick Dunsford. 18 40.

This edition of the incomparable liturgic hymns in the Ber-
yl, ;1' the Church of England. will he found of great utility.
tries those hymns into bars of suitable length,
as a guide
egations in the devout exercise of chanting the praises
." 70,1, according to the custom of the Established Church.
. ::;arii that the profits which may arise from the sale of
f.ublication will be handed over to the Treasurer of the
:cezan Society fur the Building of Churches.

Dispersion and Restoration of the Jews, the Cleansing
he Sanctuary, and the Second Coming qf chru-
,,,:uel Kent. Liverpool :S. Kent and Co. 1840. 13.7
fi:is is an excellent treatise on the Second Advent and its
:‘ll,l.ocnitant circumstances. The devout Christian reader
ve both pleasure and edification from its perusal. It
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(From the Argus.)
" NO CONFIDENCE" should be placed by churchmen
in a ministry whose whole career has been marked by an un-
mitigated hostility to the establishment, and whose existence
depends upon the support of the perjured Papist enemies of
all that is Protestant and Christian in the empire.
11. " NO CONFIDENCE" should be placed in the Mi-
nistry by the Chartists, for they have been lured to their
destruction by the example of those who are now making the
gallows the reward for the men they urged to " carry out"
the principle of the Reform Bill.
111. " NO CONFIDENCE" should be placed by the
landed interest of England in a ministry which is pledged to
reduce our farmers to beggary, by the repeal of the corn-
laws.
IV. " NO CONFIDENCE" should be placed by the
humbler classes of the country, or their friends, in a ministry
which has boasted that they would compel the lower orders
of our countrymen to subsist upon " a coarser species of
food."
V. " NO CONFIDENCE" should be placed by the friends
of the Colonies in a ministry which devised the destruction
of the Jamaica House of Assembly, and drove Canada into
rebellion.
VI. "NO CONFIDENCE" should be placed by the
interests connected with the East Indies in a ministry which
has embroiled us with China, and is bringing on a collision
between England and Russia.
VII. " NO CONFIDENCE" should he placed by those
who feel for the honour of the flag of England in a ministry
which has suffered it to be insulted in Africa, in South
America, in the Mauritius, everywhere, in short, that other
people chose to make the experiment, with perfect impunity.
VIII." " NO CONFIDENCE" should be placed by the
moneyed interest in a ministry which has deranged all our
mercantile and pecuniary affairs, and is now endeavouring to
get on with an empty Exchequer and crippled resources.
IX. " NO CONFIDENCE" should be placed by the
members of the bar in a ministry which has declared absolute
war against all that is sacred iu the legal institutions of the
country. - .
X. " NO CONFIDENCE!! should be placed by the. Peers
of England in a ministry which has so grossly insulted them ;
nor by the Corporation of London; which they have all but
kicked down stairs, and vihoSe'Sheriffs they'are now keeping
in gaol. .
XI. " NO .CONFIDENCE" . . should be placed by the
gentlemen of England in a ministry supported by an alien
liar, covered with a vow in heaven against all consequences
of his ruffianism,—and
XII. " NO CONFIDENCE" should be placed by the
ladies of England, and their friends, who, we hope include
all Englishmen, boasting as we do in our national anthem of
the manly hands that guard the fair, in a ministry kept in
office by the greasy and foetid weight of O'Connell, who made
the public declaration at Cork—that nineteen out of twenty
women in England are mothers before they are wives.
Let this dozen of reasons for " no confidence" suffice. The
honour and the prosperity of England have been outraged
by these people. We have rebellion and bankruptcy at home.
Our Colonies are in mutiny—our Indian empire involved in
war. Filth and fraud are predominant in lofty quarters ;
tyranny and oppression grind down the poor. The church—
the peerage—the corporations—the bar—the gentry—the
paupers—have all been affronted, cheated, slandered, robbed.

per quarter.

SECOND EDITION.

Standard-office, Three o'clock.

LIVERPOOL MARKETS.—Tms DAY.

CORN EXCHANGE.

Since our return of the 11th instant, the arrivals of all ar-

tides of the trade have been very limited, except Oatmeal,
of which we continue to receive liberal supplies daily from
Ireland : the millers and dealers, notwithstanding, appeared
to show more indifference than usual, and with but few in-
quiries for shipment,, either coastwise or to Ireland, the ge-
neral quotations last noted have remained merely stationary.

The only change in duties for the ensuing week relates ex-
clusively to Beans and Pease, each being raised to 9s. 6d.

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The transactions in Wheat at this day's market have been
upon the whole very moderate, our home Millers continuing
much on the reserve ; we had, however, some renewed in-
quiries for Ireland, and prices of Tuesday are firmly main-
tained, with, in some cases, a trifling amendment on that

day's rates.
We have also but little demand for any description of free
Flour, and its value remains unvaried. Bonded Flour is
becoming more easy to purchase, 1,000 barrels having been
sold to arrive at 305., and about 500 barrels in warehouse, at

the same price.
Barley and Malt are both very scarce, and would readily
bring their previous value.
In Beans and Pease no change to note.
Prime Oats, of which the market is exceedingly bare,
would rather exceed our last currency.
Oatmeal also moves off slowly, and hardly reaches late
prices.

ARRIVALS OF CORN,
From the 11th to the 13th February, 1840, inclusive,

MURDER OF A GAMEKEEPER, NEAR MOLD,
AND APPREHENSION AND COMMITTAL OF
THE SUPPOSED MURDERER.

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