The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1853-04-12 00:00:00

THE LIVERPOOL STANDARD, TUESDAY, APRIL 12, 1853.

HORTICULTURE

After three weeks' delay, occasioned by the impracti-
cable nature of the weather, we are at length enabled to

give directions for gardening operations

with confidence,
nay now fairly hope to have seen the last of the

winter,

in the

STOVE, GREENHOUSE, AND CONSERVATORY the influ-
ence of spring is unmistakeably manifest, and the conser-
vatory ought to be in its glory. The Indian azaleas,
Chinese weigelas, the Australian acacias, and leguminous
shrubs, will afford the gardener an opportunity for making
a grand display, the perfection of which will depend en-
tirely upon the taste with which he arranges the colours ;
harmony must be the rule, not, as is too usual, contrast.
In establishments where specimen plants are required for
exhibition or home display, much activity and good ma-
nagement is now required in tying out and staking those
plants intended as show specimens ; healthy and strong
growth should be the principal point sought for their
form, and, finally, abundance of bloom. However well
bloomed a plant may be, it does the cultivator no credit
unless it has the other essentials. A regular but mode-
rate supply of water will now be required by all plants
growing under glass. Cuttings of the bedding-out plants
should be multiplied as rapidly as possible by the aid of a
little bottom peat. Pelargoniums require frequent turn-
ing, a regular supply of water, and should be well 'venti-

lated and kept near the glass.
FLOWER GARDEN.—Sow annuals immediately, espe-
cially the hardy kinds ; in proper hot-beds increase the
stock of bedding plants by striking cuttings from those
which have been kept through the winter; plant out
biennials and perennials, and get the whole into good
order as speedily as possible. Evergreens and shrubs
may still be moved with safety.

KITCHEN GARDEN.—In this department great activity

is required. Sow crops of peas, beans, spinach, turnips,
radishes, small salad, and parsnips ; plant shallots, cab-
bage, and cauliflower plants. Many of these matters
have been hitherto prevented by the frosty weather.

COURT AND FASHION
ACCOUCHEMENT OF HER MAJESTY.
BIRTH OF A PRINCE.

On Thursday, at a quarter past 1 o'clock, the Queen
was safely delivered of a Prince at Buckingham Palace.
There were present on the occasion in her Majesty's
room—his Royal Highness Prince Albert, Dr. Locock,
and Mrs. Lilly, the monthly nurse. In .the adjoining
apartments, besides the other medical attendants (Sir
James Clark and Dr. Ferguson), were her Royal High-
ness the Duchess of Kent, the Lady-in-Waiting on the
Queen, and the following Officers of State and Lords of
the Privy Council—viz., the Earl of Aberdeen, Earl Gran-
ville, the Duke of Norfolk, the Duke of Wellington, the
Duke of Newcastle, the Marquis of Lansdowne, the
Marquis of Breadalbane, the Duke of Argyll, Viscount
Palmerston, and the Lord Chancellor.

This great and important news was made known to the
town by the firing of the Park and Tower guns • and the
Privy Council being assembled as soon as possible there-
upon, at the Council Chamber, Whitehall, it was ordered
that a Form of Thanksgiving for the Queen's safe delivery
of a Prince be prepared by his Grace the Archbishop of
Canterbury, to be used in all churches and chapels
throughout England and Wales, and the town of Berwick-
upon-Tweed, on Sunday, the 10th day of April, or the
Sunday after the respective ministers shall receive the same.
Her Majesty and the infant Prince are both doing well.
The latest bulletin of the state of her Majesty's health
will be found in our telegraphic news.

DEATH OF LORD SKELMERSDALE

THE Right Hon. Lord Skelmersdale expired at his seat,
Lathom-house, Lancashire, on Sunday week. Edward
Bootle Wilbraham, .Lord Skelmersdale, was the eldest
son of the late Richard Wilbraham, Esq., of Rode Hall,
M.P. for Chester, by Mary, daughter and sole heiress of
Robert Bootle, Esq., of Lathom-house, whose name he
assumed. He was born in 1771, and married, in 1796,
Mary Elizabeth, daughter of the Rev. Edward Taylor, of
Bifrons, Kent, sister of Sir Herbert Taylor and of Sir
Brook Taylor, formerly British minister at Berlin ; by
whom (who died in 1840) he had issue—Richard, born
1801, who married, in 1832, Jessie, daughter of Sir
Richard Brooke, Bart., of Norton Priory, Cheshire, and
died in 1844, leaving issue, Edward Bootle Wilbraham,
born, 1837 ; Adela Mary, born, 1834 ; Jesse Caroline,
born 1836 ; Edith, born 1840 ; and Rose, born 1842.
The surviving children of the late Lord Skelmersdale
are—Mary Charlotte, born 1800; Emma Caroline, born
1805, who married, in 1825, the present Earl of Derby ;
and Edward, Lieut.-Colonel, born 1807, who married, in
1841, Emily, daughter of James Ramsbottom, Esq.
The deceased nobleman was the first peer of the title
(having been created a Baron in 1828), and represented
one of the most ancient families in Cheshire ; of whom
Sir Richard de Wilburgham was Lord of Wymineham
and Radnor, and sheriff of Cheshire, in the time of
Henry 111.

SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.

BETTING AT MANCHESTER.--FRIDAY.
Richmond has been much in favour for the Chester Cup since
his performance in the Metropolitan Stakes; and there is also
an improvement in Honey wood for the Derby. Contentment
is at present a mystery ; we could not learn his price for either
the Chester Cup or Derby, but for the latter 500 to 6 was of-
fered, and 1,000 to 25 was laid on condition tt‘at both bets were
taken. The following is the latest betting:—
NEWMARKET HANDICAP.
3to 1 agst Mr. J. Oliver's Ethelbert—taken.
10 to 1 General Anson's Nerva—taken.
TWO THOUSAND GUINEAS.
5 to 2 agst Mr. Bowes's West Australian—taken.
7to 2 Duke of Bedford's Sittingbourne—taken.
CHESTER CUP.
8 to 1 agst Mr. T. Parr's Trifle—taken.
15 to 1 Lord Wilton's Lady Evelyn—taken freely.
20 to 1 Mr. C. Peck's Richmond—taken.
25 to 1 Mr. Saxon's. Black Doctor—taken.
SO to 1 Mr. C. Spence's St. Michael—taken.
33 to 1 Lord Zetland's Gossamer—taken. -
1000 to 25 Mr. Farrance's Friday—taken.
1000 to 25 Mr. J. M. Stanley's Contentment—taken.
1000 to 20 Mr. T. Stevens's Anne Page—taken.
THE DERBY.
9 to 1 agst Mr. Bowes's West Australian—offered.
10 to 1 Mr. Surtees ns. Honeywood—taken.
11 to 1 Baron Rothschild's Orestes —taken.
1000 to 25 Mr. J. Al. Stanley's Contentment—taken.

MARKETS.

MARKEiS FOR MANUFACTURES.

MANCHESTER.—Our market has been rather quiet all week,
and although prices cannot be quoted lower, buyers exercise
great circumspection, and are slow purchasers at extreme
rates; whilst, on the other hand, the brisk demand which was
experienced during the early part of last week has so generally
cleared off any accumulating stocks, and placed so many pro-
ducers under orders, for short periods, that none but the ad-
vanced prices would for an instant be entertained. There has
been a steady but not extensive business, and during the last
day or two there has been somewhat more irregularity in prices.
For India Yarns the demand has been more moderate, at pre-
vious rates, the endeavour to obtain extreme prices having
proved unsuccessful. Water Yarns have been generally firm,
and for those in the bundle, if anything, higher rates have been
required, but only with the effect of checking the demand.
For home use, Warps and Cop Yarns have been in moderate
inquiry, at the advance of last week, but if anything, they are
slightly easier to purchase. The demand for goods for India
has in a great measure subsided ; prices are firm for these
goods, as well as for printer's T Cloths; Long Cloths and
Domestics are also without change.

ROCHDALE.—A steady demand for goods, and the manufac-
turers are obtaining rather better prices. Low and middle
qualities of English Wools are very scarce, and prices firmer.
LEEns.—The Woollen Cloth trade continues in the same
state

of activity we have had to report it to be in since the
commencement of the year. The manufacturers are well em-
ployed, and they find ready sale for their fabrics.

BRADFORD.—WOOI: The great activity manifested for some
time past has, to some extent, met the present requirements of
the spinners, who: are deterred from buying, except to assort
their stocks, at the extreme prices now demanded. In reeled
Yarns there is a good deal of inquiry, but for first-rate spin-
' Is. 6d. is now sought for 30's to 40's, with no disposition
to take orders for distant delivery. Pieces: The increased prices

now demanded for goods make the merchants chary in giving
out orders ; but where old prices are submitted to,—the result
of the contracts of last year in Yarn,—there is no difficulty in
effecting sales. Cotton Warps have again advanced in price,
and in the finer sorts 6d. per lb. They have now advanced not
less than Is. 9d. ptr lb. from the lowest price, and at this they
are very firm.

1-IALIFAX.—The aspect of trade here is pretty much the same
as was noted in our last report; and there is no noticeable
alteration in either the Yarn or Wool market. Large contracts
for Yarn have been offered at present prices, but the spinners
have declined taking them, as those prices entail positive loss.
HUDDERSFIELD.—We have seldom seen the trade here so
well sustained in any year as it has been in this up to the pre-
sent time. Stocks are still very low, and prices, considering
everything, not at all out of the way, and still likely to be well
maintained.

NOTTINGHAM.—There is some improvement in the demand
for Lace Goods on the whole, although there are some sorts for
which there is not so much inquiry. The Hosiery trade con-
tinues in an uninterrupted state of activity for the home,
colonial, and South American markets, and large orders for
the United States are expected; a few have already arrived.

LIVERPOOL CORN MARKET,

FRIDAY, APRIL 8

This morning, Wheats of good fresh quality have been in
improved request, a good many parcels taken for the interior,
and though in some instances a trifle less was accepted, we can
note no general change in our currency, and upon the whole
the trade assumes a more firm position. Of Flour. a consider-
able quantity changed hands to speculators as well as dealers
at a reduction of 6d per barrel, but at the close of market there
were few sellers at this abatement. In Barley, Malt, and
Pease no change occurred. Beans inactive at nominally pre-
vious rates. Oats and Oatmeal steady in value, 'and a fair
business doing. There is little or no good Yellow Indian Corn
offering, but with white we are over supplied, raid for such the
sale is limited at 6d per qr. reduction. For arrived Galatz
32s 6d, and for Ibraila 30s 6d would be paid, but no sales are
reported to-day.

BRITISH. FOREIGN.
Wheat, 70th., s. d. s. d.' Wheat, q 6 70lb, s. d. s. d.
English red.. old 6 4t06 11 Canadian
Do. do. new 6 1.. 6 7 United States
Do. white old 6 10.. 7 4 Danzig, &c 6 8.. 7 0
Do. do. new 6 8.. 7 2 Pomeranean, &c. 6 6... 610
Irish red.... old 6 1.. 6 5 Danish, &c 6 4.. 610
Do. do. .. new 5 10.. 6 2 French, &c.
Do. white.. old 6 1.. 6 6 Odessa, Polish 5 7.. 6 0
Do. do. . new 6 4.. 6 8 Danübe
Barley,vqr.,Chev.33 0 .35 0 Russian,&c.hard 4 11.. 5 4
1e,6016. Sc. & Irish 3 9.. 4 0 Egyptian
Malt, qr. Eng... 58 0..63 0 Barley, 6olb
Do. Irish 52 0..55 0 Oats, 4; 4516
Oats, 39, 45th. Beans, v. gr. Eurp 36 0..37 0
Eng.&Sctch, old 3 0.. 3 1 v. 48005 Egyptian 30 6.. 31 0
Do. Irish, old 2 7k.. 2 9 Peas, 4, qr. white. 39 0.. 40 0

29a Ind. b'orii, 4801 U,
Beans, 1,, qr. Eng.. 35 0..37 0 Amer. yellow ..31 0..31 6
15.4801 b. Sc. & Ir. 32 0..34 0 Do. white.... 29 0..30 0
Peas, Is, qr. Eng... 42 0..44 0 French, yellow.. 30 6..31 0

Flour, 219' 280th, .
Do. white .. 29 0.. 29 6
Seconds 0 0.. 0 0 Ibrail& Galatz.. 30 6.. 31 6
Fine 29 0..31 0 Flour, Ip, brl. 196/6,
Superfine 32 0..34 0 Canadian, sweet 23 0..23 6

Extra 36 0.. 37 0 U. states, do. 22 6.. 23 0
Oatmeal, le, 2401 b , Do. & Can. sour 20 0..21 0
Irish 2O 3.. 22 0 frnch,V sk 28.016 34 0..36 0

LIVERPOOL PROVISION MARKET

FRIDAY, APRIL 8

In the market of Beet there is no new feature, the dealers
buy sparingly, anticipating lower prices, but as the deliveries
are good, and the greater part of the year's supply now arrived,
holders display rather more firmness, especially with the finer
qualities. The arrivals of French Pork are heavy, but consist
chiefly of the purchases made by the dealers some time since to
arrive. Bacon is again lower, the anticipated arrival of a con-
siderable quantity of western having made holders of the
recent imports free sellers. Without further variation in
price, the sales of Lard for the week reach 100 tons. Holders
are now a little firmer. There is a fair demand for Cheese, but
the late advance has somewhat interfered with the consumption.

MONDAY, APRIL 11

Old Butter met with a good demand during the whole of the
past week, at prices ranging from 84s to 94s according to qua-
lity; very little is now left, and all will be wanted. New has
advanced 3s to 4s. The most favourite brands of Waterford
are selling at 110 s, which buyers give with reluctance ; second
rate descriptions are not very saleable, at 96s to 104 s; and
Limerick, 92s to 96s per cwt. landed. Old Belfast, 88s to 925;
Waterford, 86s to 925; Wexford and Clonmel, 88s to 925; Ban-
bridge and Coleraine, 85s to 888 ; Sligo, 83s to 86s; and pickled
Cork seconds, 96s per cwt. landed. Imported from Ireland
from the 4th to the 9th instant, both inclusive :-3,414 firkins,
41 kegs, 439 crocks, 182 boxes, 119 barrels Butter; 154 bales
Bacon; 6 hogsheads 2 tierces Hams; 23 tierces 190 kegs Lard.

LIVERPOOL CATTLE MARKET,
MONDAY. APRIL 11.
The market to-day was dull, though the supply of stock was
much larger than on this day week; many Beasts were turned
out unsold. Prime Heifer Beef made 6d; second quality, sid
Mutton, Sd to Sid

SUPPLY AT MARKET.
SHEEP.
This week
Corresp. week last year.. 1591 Corresp. week last year 4998
Last week 1269 Last week 3578
Corresp. week last year.. 1973 I Corresp. week last year 4976

BE&STS

LIVERPOOL AGRICULTURAL MARKET,
SATURDAY, APRIL 9
s. d. s. d.
Hay, old, *at 0 60 0 9 Potatoes,
New
Clover
Ditto, Green
00 00 —__
00
,00
Turnips,Cattle v OO
Vetches.2o 0
Straw, Wheat
Oat 0 23 0 32t Mangelwurzel .. 22 0 24 0
ton
Barley

ST. JOHN'S PROVISION MARKET,
SATURDAY, APRIL 9.

60
0 0
0 0
!2 0

s. d. s. d. 1 s. d. s. d
Beef *lb 0 5 to 0 8 Grapes,Eng.*lb 0 0 to 0 0
Mutton 0 6 0 8 Ditto, Foreign 010 1 3
Veal
Lamb, fore qr S 0 —l2 0 Do. Eng. .. . 7 0— 0 0
Do., hind qr 7 0— 8 0 Fowls, v• couple. 2 6 3 0
Fresh Pork
Codfish 0 0— 0 0 ;Turkeys.... each 4 0— 8 0
Bret
Haddock
Soles
Salmon 1 9 1 10 Rabbits, V) cple. 1 9 2 2
Turbot
Fresh Butter .. 1 2 1 3 Grouse.. pbrace 0 0— 0 0
Salt Ditto 0 9 1 0 Black Game .... 0 0— 0 0
Lobsters .. each 1 4 0 0 Pheasants 0 0— 0 0
Eggs *124 5 6 0 0 Partridges 0 0— 0 0
Potatoes.* peck 1 0— 1 6 Woodcocks
Asparagus 6 6 0 0 Wild Ducks .... 0 0— 0 0
Cucumbers,each 1 0— 1 0 Larks....* doz. 0 0— 0 0

CATTLE MARKETS.

SALFORD, APRIL C

TABLE

DAYS. MORN.!EVENG.: FIGHT.I HOLYDAYS,ZTC.

Tuesda
April, I). m. h. i ft. n.
16 5
Wednesdy.2B I ay.l3; 154 2 9 15 4
Thursday ..14, 226 244 14 0
Friday ....151 3 5 327 12 7
Saturday ..I6 351 418 11 3
Sunday ....171 454 536 10 4 3rd Sun. after Easter.
lionday....lB 624 77, 10 7

On the 23d ult., the wifeBIRTEIS of Mr. Price, of Pendre, Caerws, of
two boys and a girl.

On the 31st ult., the wife of T. P. Gyles, of H.M.'s
Customs of this port, of a daughter.
On the Ist instant, in Park-place, the wife of Joseph
H. Drawbridge, Esq., surgeon, of a son.
On the 3d instant, at Phythian-street, Low-hill, the wife of
Mr. Henry Usher, of a son and daughter.

On the 4th instant, the wife of the Rev. R. W. Burton, vicar
of Willesden, of twin sons.

On the sth inst., the wife of Mr. Henry B. Roberts, of a son.
On the sth instant, in Egerton-street, Falkner-square, the
wife of Mr. Malcolm M‘Lennan, of a son.

On the sth instant, at Grassendale Cottage, Garston, the
wife of Mr. John Miller, jun., of a daughter.

On the 6th instant, at Birchwood, Aigburth, the wife of
Jacob Willink, Esq., of a daughter.
On the 6th instant, at Hailes-house, Fairfield, near this
town, the wife of Mr. Drysdale Carstairs, of a daughter.

On the 10th inst., at 33, Bedford-street South, the lady of
J. Cavafy, Esq., of a son.