The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1841-05-14 00:00:00

LITERARY NOTICE

A Letter to the Rev. Dr. Butler, a Priest of the Roman
Schism in Ireland, from the Rev. Hugh M'Neile. Lace
and Addison, North Crescect.
We are glad to see that the contents of this admirable
letter are so highly appreciated, that a second edition of it
has been called for and is now ready. The first issue was
sold off in the course of two days ; and, we are persuaded
that the perusal of the arguments of Mr. M'Neile has not
only substantiated his previous statements and documentary
evidence, but has also laid bare the clap-trap assertions of
the Romish doctor. We perceive that our Protestant
champion has been doing the good cause essential service
during a few days' sojourn in London, having preached the
anniversary sermon for the Protestant Association, and ad-
dressed a powerful speech at the annual meeting of the
same body, besides being present and offering some very
appropriate remarks at the meetings of many other
societies.

140 CAL NElVti,

LIVER THEATRE,-Mr. Jacobs's amusing perfoetnanass
terminate this week. The deceptions and tricks of sleight-
of-hand are very clever : Mr. Jacobs, as a ventriloquist, ap.
proaches the nearest to M. Alexandre of any one we have
heard of late.

MODEL OF HOBART TOWN.—We recommend our readers
to visit this interesting model. It enables the spectator to
form an excellent idea of the state of society in the place, and

trace the march of civilization in this part of the southren
world. All those who are interested in the trade of Hobart

Town should visit the model

GREGORIAN PASTE.—We perceive that the Rev. Gorman
Gregg celebrated for his Tooth Paste, is nosy residing. in Li-
verpool. His advertisement appears elsewhere in our paper
this day. We have heard this paste much spoken of for its
efficacy. '

Mr. Power had no less a sum than 30.000 dollaritlu specie

on board the President when she left America. This large
sum was the product of land which he had from time to time
purchased in Texas, from earnings hardly accumulated in
that country, and which, on the occasion of his last visit to
the states, he had sold, with the laudable intention of con-
solidating his pecuniary means in the,English funds.

INTENDED ALTERATION IN THE CONVEYANCE OF THE

LONDON EVENING MAIL.—We are informed, that in the
course of the next month the London evening mail will, be

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be conveyed to Liverpool by way of Crewe, Chester, and Bir-
kenhead. By this arrangement it is expected the mail will

arrive here half an hour earlier than at present.
MANCHESTER BOROUGH COURT.—On Monday last Mr.
Charles Thompson was brought before this court charged
with forgery. It appeared that the prisoner had been until
lately the Secretary of the Manchester and Sheffield Railway
Company, and had paid several of the accounts due from the
company in bills, contrary to the order of the directors. In
the Case brought before the court the prisoner was charred
with forging a receipt for a sum of money from Messrs. Tay-
lor and Co., of Hollinwood ' • and Mr. Maude, the magistrate,
said a sufficient case of fraud had been made out against the

prisoner, and he must be committed to the assizes for forgery

•
THE PRESIDENT.—We still continue without any intelli-
gence of this unfortunate vessel. In the anxiety occasioned
by the distressing uncertainty as to her fate, the slightest hint
on which it is possible to hang a probability of her safety is
eagerly caught at ; and thus repeated expectations are raised,
only to be as speedily disappointed. On Tuesday a para-
graph in one of the London journals attracted unusual inte-
rest, and caused so much attention in the Exchange news-
room, that it was difficult for a time to get near enough to
read it. This was an intimation, on the authority of an entry

in the log-book of the Lord Saumarez, arrived at Deal from
the Mauritius, that a large steamer had been seen on the 10th
of April, in lat. 13 N., long. 23 W., standing to the N.W.,
under canvas, and without steam. Of course it was imme-
diately inferred that this might be the missing President.
The chances, however, of such being the case were extremely
small. Thirteen degrees of north latitude would be about the
situation of the Cape de Verds, and at least 2,000 miles out of
the President's course. But the delusion was destined to he
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as short-lived as the foundation on which it rested was faint
The Times of Tuesday morning, in giving the report, adds
the following explanation :—" This is supposed to have been
the Earl of Hardwicke, arrived in the Downs from Calcutta,
which vessel is fitted up as a steamer, but usually uses canvas.
She would have been in this track." The brig Petrel, ar-
rived from Buenos Ayres, reports having passed, on the 30th
of April, in lat. 46, 45 N., long. 13, 20 W., a three-masted
steamer standing to the N.E., and apparently not steaming.
This is no doubt the same vessel seen by the Lord Saumarez.
THE ATLANTIC STEAMERS.—The following letter from a
practical sailor is well worth perusal, especially at the present
time :—" A great error is committed in the masting of the
Atlantic sailing steamers by giving them mizen-masts of too
small dimensions, thus rendering them incapable of bearing
a canvass sufficiently strong and large to bring the vessel's
head to six points of the wind in a hard gale, (whilst the ma-
chinery is useless,) hence, they fall into the trough of the sea
and become liable to foundering. Permit me to state a com-
parative case. Suppose a large frigate is caught in a hard
gale with only her foremast standing, having the yards com-
plete and the jury-masts abaft, the frigate in that condition
would not be able to lay to, unless the foremast were cut
away, otherwise she would inevitably fall off into the trough
of the sea and be in danger of foundering. Just so is the
condition of those steamers having great length ; for while
the foremast stood, it would be impracticable to bring the
vessel's head to six points of the wind with the bit of a storm
trysail they could show on a small mizen-mast. Their pre-
sent construction of mastina•' evidently denotes they are only
intended for convenience and fine weather, instead of being
prepared to weather storms at sea. It is therefore suggested
that the wizen-mast should be nearly of the same girth as
the foremast, having a proportionable gaff, capable of sus-
taining a balanced mizen or storm trysail, which could have
the effect of bringing the vessel's head to the wind ; or, in
other words, she would lie to in safety. If misadventure
hath befallen the President, it is doubtless owing to cutting
away her foremast for the purpose of bringing the vessel's
head to the wind, and receiving fatal damage from the mast,
after its fall overboard, whilst lying in the trough of the sea.
This notice is given as a warning to all owners and com-
manders of steam vessels of great length, by an officer of the
navy belonging to the ' old school.' "
THEATRE-ROYAL.—Some of the novelties that proved so
attractive at the Adelphi Theatre during the late season have
been produced here since Monday, but strange to say, have
failed in drawing an average good house. Why this is we
cannot make out; those who have been present have ap-
peared highly delighted. In " Agnes St. Aubyn," Mrs.
Yates plays charmingly—there is no lady on the stage so
excellent in the protraiture of domestic life as Mrs. Yates.
There are some capital situations in this drama ; one, an
interview between D' Areourt, (Mr. Yates,) and Tompkins,
(Mr. Wright,) is inimitable. Paul Bedford's Doling is a
finished ruffian. The farce of " Deeds of Dreadful Note,"
brought out on Wednesday, created the most uproarious
laughter we ever heard within the walls of this Theatre.
Yates, as Fright, Wright, as Tremor, and Mrs. Yates as
Mrs. Fright completely threw the audience into convulsions.
We will not detail the plot, as it may spoil the interest to
those who intend seeing it. The care-worn and world-weary
we recommend especially to see " Deeds of Dreadful Note;"
it will take out all their wrinkles. We never saw mirth
grow so fast and furious. At the close of " Agnes St.
Aubyn," on Wednesday, Mr. Yates came forward " to give
oat" the performunoec, when the following r.rinf•ct was made
in true Adelphic style :—" Ladies and Gentlemen, to-morrow
evening so and so will be performed—(stating the entertain-
ments)—and Ladies and Gentlemen, the few that are here
will perhaps be so kind as ta mention it to their friends
when they co home." The orator was honoured, of course,
with "loud laughter and cheers." It was a rich bit. The
entertainments to-night are for the benefit of Mr. Bedford,
when he will undertake the gentle Polly Peachum, in the
" Beggar's Opera." As Zane Kiebabs says, " More fun—
nothing but fun."
THE LATE REV. JOHN THOMPSON'S PICTURES.—The
pictures consigned by the family of this lamented and most
talented artist are now on view at Mr. Winstanley's. They
will be 'sold by him on Monday next. Our Scotch friends
will no doubt muster pretty strongly on the occasion, and a
very smart competition may be expected for these highly-
prized relics of genius. The late Rev. Mr. Thompson may
take a foremost rank amongst the artists of Scotland, although
an amateur. He laid his colours on in broad masses, and
produced by daring touches an effect that all who know his
pictures admit to be extraordinary. The paintings now on
view represent scenes in the Highlands and other romantic
parts of Scotland. The sketches—of which there are many
—are all extremely clever : even the most crude indicate the
abilities of the artist. Several of the finished pictures were
his great favourites : they are most masterly performances.
These works will fetch in a few years double their present
price. A visit to Mr. Winstanley's gallery will amply repay
any one for the time bestowed upon an inspection of these
paintings. Now that we are on the subject of art, we are
glad to be able to announce that it is determined upon to
erect a permanent gallery iu Colquit-street, opposite the
Royal Institution. It will be a handsome stone-fronted
building, and an ornament to the street. If the wealthy
gentry residing in Liverpool, and the nobility in its environs,
will now come forward and contribute, if only one picture a-
piece from the very excellent collections in their possession,
this gallery in a very short time may become a pride and
boast of the town. The committee and members of the
Royal Institution have acted with a liberality that does them
honour : the whole of their fine collection of paintings and
busts are to be placed in the gallery. It is only left now to
the public to come forward and aid them : surely a few thou-
sands can be raised in the course of a year or two to give the
promoters a helping hand. We have so often advocated the
establishment of this gallery in the Standard, that we feel
much pleased on the occasion.
THE ATLANTIC STEAMERS.—The Columbia would leave
Boston on the Ist instant, but as it is uncertain whether she
would leave Halifax until the 4th, she may not arrive here
until to-morrow, more especially as she had had in all proba-
bility some heavy gales to encounter. We shall be on the
look-out also for the arrival of the Great Western, which,
having left New York on the Ist, may be considered due to-
day at Bristol. We shall have early intimation when these
vessels reach their destination, and shall, of course, publish
the intelligence they may bring at the earliest possible period.
M. JULLIEN'S CONCERTS AT THE AMPHITHEATRE.—
M. Jullien's benefit takes place this evening. So talented a
musician and admirable leader, and one who has catered so
ably for the public amusement during the past fortnight, will,
we hope, meet with patronage on the occasion of his making
his bow before them. On this occasion will be performed
all the musical pieces that have been most successful during
M. Jullien's stay in Liverpool, viz., Grand Symphony by
Beethoven; overtures—Massaniello and Guilliame Tell;
fantasia—Lucia de Lammermoor ; The Departure of the
Young Sailor—Robert le Diable ; quadrilles and waltzes—
The Royal Chasse, Le Chromatique, La Caille, Rositta.
Amongst these splendid performances, M. Jullien will be
heard twice on the piccolo, in the Nightingale Waltz and in
the Quadrille Parisien. Besides these, will be performed,
for the first time, a new quadrille, composed expressly for
the occasion by M. Jullien, and dedicated to the ladies of
Liverpool. These concerts have given unmixed satisfaction,
and have been tolerably well attended, considering the
" hardness of the times." To-morrow the proceeds will be
for the benefit of the instrumental performers ; and. as it
will be the last night of the appearance of this celebrated
band, an excellent house may be anticipated.
SHREWSBURY FAIR, I\'l AY 11.—The supply of sheep in
our fair was not so large as usual at this time of the year.
Best quality was sold readily in the wool from 7id. to Bd. per
lb., whilst those without the wool sold from 6ld. to 7d. per
lb. Good wether sheep for store selling well. Ewes and
lambs were plentiful, and those of a good description sold at
good prices. Strong store pigs were sold at good prices, but
the smaller kind were lower than at our last fair.
TRADE OF BRITISH POSSESSIONS ABROAD.—From a re-
turn made to the House of Commons ha pursuance of a mo-
tion lately made by Mr. Goulburn, M.P., it appears that the
total declared value of the several articles of British produce
or manufacture imported into the British North American
provinces and the British West Indies in the year 1839, on
which, if foreign produce or manufacture and imported from
foreign countries, a duty of 30 or 20 per cent. respectively
would have been chargeable, was £2,957,093, and that the
total declared value of foreign manufacture imported into the
above countries in 1839, subject to the above duties of 30 or
20 per cent. respectively, was £70,024.
DEATH OF SIR FREDERICK JOHNSTONE.—This melan-
choly event was on Monday' the general topic of conversation.
The circumstances, as currently stated and generally be-
lieved in the best informed circles, were as follows :—Sir
Frederick, in company with Mr. Borthwick, was returning
to Eglinton Castle, at which both had been visitors for some
days, from a dinner party at a gentleman's seat a few miles
distant. Sir Frederick rode forward, and was found by Mr.
Borthwick lying on the ground and bleeding profusely. The
latter took him up on his horse and conveyed him to Eglinton
Castle, where the unfortunate baronet expired soon after his
arrival. An alarm had been previously given at the Castle
by Sir Frederick's horse galloping up to the stables without a
rider, his knees broken, and the saddle much damaged. Sir
Frederick was married only a few months ago to the Lady
Louisa Frederica, daughter of the late and sister of the pre-
sent Earl Craven. Her ladyship's accouchment is expected
to take place in August.
A CHINESE MAP OF THE WORLD.—A tolerable idea of
the advanced state of Chinese geography may be gathered
from a glance at a map of the world produced by them. It
is two feet wide by three and a half high, and is almost co-
vered with China ! In the left hand corner, at the top is a
sea three inches square, in which are delineated as islands, and
of small size, Europe, England, France, Holland, Portugal,
and Africa ! Holland is as large as all the rest, and Africa is
not so big as the top of one's little finger ! The northern
frontier is Russia, very large. How it must astonish the
Celestials to find that they are obliged to bow to the power of
one of these small islands !

CHESTE3 AND 11111,WEN/IRAD RAILWAY.

The adjourned half-yearly general meeting of the proprie-
tors of the Chester and Birkenhead Railway, was held at
ohe o'clock on Wednesday, in the Clarendon Rooms, South
John-street:for the purpose of receiving a report from the
committee appointed on the 10th of April, on the working of
the ferries and the general arrangements of the company.
WILLIAM DIXON, Esq., chairman. of the board of ,direc-
tors, took the chair, and called upon the committee to read
their report. He flattered himself the report would state
that the committee had received every information they re-
quired from the directors.
Sir JOSHUA WALMSLEY then rose, and said that in com-
pliance with a resolution of the last meeting the committee
to whom the proprietors had given the powers to inquire into
this, he might say, delicate, onerous, and somewhat unplea-
sant business, had, with all the ability of which they were
possessed, devoted a considerable portion of time, as well as
considerable patience, to ascertain the true state of the con-
cerns of the railway. (Hear.) It would be unnecessary for
him to enter into particulars, inasmuch as those particulars,
so far as the committee had been able to ascertain them,
were committed to writing. He must, however, beg to say,
that in conducting the inquiry the committee had received
from the directors every courtesy and information they were
capable of giving, and he trusted that, if in the report which
the committee had thought it their duty to make, there were
any expressions or remarks which might not be entirely plea-
sing to the directors, they would not consider the same as
applied personally to any one individual of the board, but
that they had been made use of entirely in the strict line of
that duty which the committee had to discharge. The corn-

mittee, as proprietors, felt they owed it to themselves, and
more especially to the proprietors generally, to offer a fear-
less and au impartial report, and such report they had en-
deavoured to give. He would, therefore, call on the gentle-
man who had kindly acted as secretary during the labours of
the committee to read it, and it would then be for the meet-
ing to say whether they would adopt it or not ; but whether
it would be adopted or rejected thg committee_ were satisfied

Leave the decision of that matter in the hands of the meet-

in; assuring them that as proprietors they had given the
subject their best attention, and that they conceived it would
be the interest of the proprietors generally to give the report

their sanction.
Mr. J. RADCLIFFE, one of the committee, then read the
report of the committee, as follows :