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The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1840-11-03

TO TIMBER MERCHANTS, SHIPBUILDERS, CA-
BINET MAKERS, COACH MAKERS, MACHINE
MAKERS, ARCHITECTS, CONTRACTORS, AND
RAILWAY COMPANIES.
On THURSDAY, the 12th instant, at Twelve o'clock, in the
Brokers' Bonded Sheds, south end Brunswick Dock,
185 Logs Honduras MAHOGANY,
Being the cargo now landing ex Sarah, from Belize direct.
168 Logs Honduras MAHOGANY,
Being the cargo now landing ex Mary, from Belize direct.
On account of the Importers,
CHALONER, HOUGHTON, and FLEMING.
The usual varieties of CABINET and other WOODS will be
brought forward on this occasion.
(One concern.)
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1840-11-03

SCOTLAND WARD

The contest in this ward was of a neck and neck charac-
ter during the whole of the day, each party having alternately
the advantage by a few votes. At three o'clock the Conser-
vative candidate, Mr. Thomas Murray Gladstone, was in a
majority of two, and during the last hour both parties were
extremely active. At five minutes before four o'clock, Mr.
Thornhill, the Radical candidate, went up and voted for
himself. and: the polling booth was immediately closed,
leaving that gentleman member for Scotland ward by a ma-
jority of one—viz., by his own vote ! The successful candi-
date was hoisted up upon the shoulders of a few of his
partisans, and after some vociferous shouting, adjourned to
his Committee-room to felicitate his friends upon his narrow
escape from political extinction.
The advantage of being in favour with the " powers that
be," was fully exemplified in this ward, Throughout the
last hour the passage to the polling booth was permitted to
be occupied by the partisans of Mr. Thornhill, and the
grossest intimidation and hindrance offered to the voters of
Mr. Gladstone. The closing of the polling-booth some
minutes before four o'clock, when several Conservatives
were wailing to poll, is one of those clever tricks which
whip-radicalism plays off when permitted ; but may probably
on this occasion leave that party little to rejoice in eventu-
ally. A voter, in the interest of Mr. Gladstone, was per-
sonated in the early part of the forenoon, and the real voter.
on presenting himself, was turned back by the presiding
alderman. A protest has been made on this and other
grounds, which we trust will result iu seating Mr. Gladstone
as member for the ward.
Mr. Gladstone having briefly thanked the gentlemen of his
committee and the voters in his interest for their arduous
exertions, withdrew with his friends, and the assembly was
addressed in an energetic speech by Mr. Davis, one of his
committee, by whom the unfair proceedings of the Radical
party were ably exposed. The concluding numbers at four
o'clock were—
For Gladstone
... 221154
For Thornhill
Minority for Gladstone.. —l
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1840-11-03

TRIAL OF HENTY.

The court-martial at Sheerness was brought to a termina-
tion on Saturday. Evidence to character of a very superior
kind was given in favour of Henty, whose defence in writing
was then submitted to the court, and read by the Judge
Advocate. The verdict was to the following effect :
" The court is of opinion that the first charge—namely,
that of a breach of duty, is not proved. That the second
charge, that of disobedience of orders, is not proved ; and
that the third charge—namely, that of having on the said
2d day of October made a false report to Jis superior officer,
Capt. Sir J. Hill, of the extent of a fire which in the after-
noon of that day had taken place on board the said ship
Camperdown, and of the circumstances, is fully proved
against the prisoner. But from the circumstances of his
extraordinary good character for skill, zeal, carefulness, hu-
manity, and general good conduct as fa carpenter of her
Majesty's navy, the court doth adjudge the said John Henty
to be only severely reprimanded and admonished ; and the
said John Henty is hereby severely reprimanded and admo-
nished accordingly." The verdibt seemed to !cause consi-
derable satisfaction amongst the spectators ; and the pri-
soner, on leaving the state-room, was warmly congratulated
by all his brother officers, and many respectable inhabitants
of the town.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1840-11-03

THE LIVERPOOL ANNUAL EXHIBITION.
THE SIXTEENTH ANNUAL EXHIBITION of the
.11 LIVERPOOL ACADEMY of WORKS of MODERN
ARTISTS IS NOW OPEN for the Season, from Nine until
Dusk. Admission, ls. Catalogues, is. Season Ticket, ss.
Also, every Evening, BRILLIANTLY ILLUMINATED
BY GAS, from Seven o'clock until Ten. Admission, ls.
SAMUEL EGLINGTON,
Secretary to the Academy.
Exhibition Rooms, Postoffice-place.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1840-11-03

SILK MERCERY AND DRAPERY GOODS SELLING
OFF AT AN IMMENSE LOSS.
RETIRING FROM THE BUSINESS.
JAMES ROBINSON begs to announce that the remaining
part of his STOCK is now SELLING OFF at a
SERIOUS SACRIFICE in price.
The whole of the WINTER STOCK is now removed from
the Warehouse, and is re-marked, and is now offered.
Open at Ten a.m., and closed at Five p.m.
PALATINE HOUSE, 40, BOLD-STREET.

CLOAKS, SHAWLS, MANTLES, &c.
R. PRINGLE respectfully announces his return from
IVI. the Parisian Market with a very beautiful Collection of
every Novelty for the Season, in CLOAKS, MANTLES,
and SHAWLS.
EMPORIUM FOR FOREIGN & BRITISH SHAWLS
AND CLAN TARTAN WAREHOUSE,
56, BOLD-STREET,
NEXT THE MUSIC HALL.

NEW FRENCH GOODS.
MR. THOMAS WILSON respectfully informs his
Friends that he has made considerable Purchases in
FItENCH GOODS, consisting of RICH SILKS, MERI-
NO, PRINTED CACHMERES, SATINS, VELVET,
and CACH MERE SHAWLS and CLOAKS, and requests
the favour of an early call.
41, Bold-street, 2611 i October, 1840.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1840-11-03

SOUTH TOXTETH WARD

The candidates for this ward were Mr. John Sheppard,
gentleman, conservative ; and Mr. John Platt, iron-mer-
chant, radical. Very considerable interest was excited in
this ward, which was nobly contested by the conservative
Candidate, who, though he has lost the day by a small num-
ber of votes, will, we trust, be triumphant on the next occa-
sion. Mr. Platt got ahead considerably at an early hour,
and though Mr. Sheppard gained rapidly upon him, particu-
larly towards the close, he (Mr. S.) could not entirely make
uP his leeway. The following were the closing numbers :
Platt
Sheppard

Majority for Platt 6
It should be remarked that at a quarter-past three Mr.
Platt was but three ahead of Mr. Sheppard; at half-past, 6;
and at a quarter to four, (as well as at the close), only 6.
Towards the close of the poll, several slight pugilistic en-
counters took place, but the police restored order. A good
deal of amusement was created by an old man, who had sa-
crificed largely to the rosy god, wishing to give his vote to
Sheppard, and whose vote was refused on the score of
hl5 inebriety. He repeatedly found his way to Mr. Shep-
}lard's committee-room, accompanied by his wife ; but his
vote not being received when he tendered it, he refused to
vote at all. As the polling-place is in the outskirts of the
!Own and the ward extensive, cars and coaches were employed
In considerable numbers by both parties in bringing up the
voters who had lagged behind. The contest was so close to-
wards the conclusion, that the appearance of these vehicles
was loudly cheered by the parties at whose committee-rooms
they drew up. It will be observed that the voters had be-
ecltne nearly exhausted before the close.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1840-11-03

WINTER FASHIONS.

122, BOLD-STREET, FOUR DOORS ABOVE COLQUITT-STREET.
MRS. CUTTER respectfully announces to her Friends
and the Ladies of Liverpool that her FRENCH MIL-
LINERY and STAY ROOMS will be Opened for the
Season THIS DAY, (Tuesday,) the 3d instant, with an elegant
and extensive STOCK of the latest PARISIAN FASHIONS,
in Millinery, Flowers, Feathers, Ribbons, rich Velvets,
French Silks, Silk Purls, Satins, Crepe de Paris, &c.
Mrs. C. has received, from one of the first London Manu-
facturers, a large and beautiful selection of- adies' and
Children's BEAVER BONNETS and HATS, and all sizes
and qualities in VELVETS, for Children.
Mrs. CUTTER particularly solicits the attention of La-
dies to the great variety of New BONNET MATERIALS,
which have been selected from the most fashionable Parisian
and London Houses, and bought on such advantageous terms
as will enable her to make elegant Bonnets at unusually
lout prices.

SOLE AGENT, by appointment, to Mrs. N. GEARY,
ANATOMICAL STAY MAKER TO HER MOST GRACIOUS
MAJESTY AND THE COURT.

A VACANCY for a YOUNG LADY as INDOOR AP-
PRENTICE or IMPROVER.

T and J. EDGLeX respectfully invite attention to their
of • present Stock of SHAWLS and CLOAKS, which has
been replenished with all the Novelties of the Season, and
which they confidently affirm, stands second to none in the
Kingdom for Extent of selection, superiority of Textures,
and extreme moderation in Price.

N.B.—A great Assortment of TRAVELLING CLOAKS
from 15s 'upwards.
FOREIGN AND BRITISH SHAWL WAREHOUSE,
44, BOLD-STREET.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1840-11-03

PRICES OF SHARES, NOVEMBER 3.
Prices. This day Last
RAILWAYS, &c. Per Share. Prices.
Bolton and Leigh lOO paid ....
Bristol and Exeter 6O .... 27 0 0 ....
Birmingham and Gloucester
Ditto and Derby lOO .... 89 0 0 ....
Birkenhead and Chester
Ditto, new l5 10 15 0 ....
Dublin and Drogheda
Eastern Counties
Ditto, Debentures
Edinburgh and Glasgow
Ditto Leigh and Newhaven 9 paid ....
Glasgow, Paisley, & Greenock 20 paid 16 5 0 ....
Glasgow, Paisley, Kilmar } 30 paid 32 10 0 ....
Greenock, and Ayr
Grand Junction
Ditto half shares 4O .... 89 0 0 ....
Ditto quarter shares (late
Chester and Crewe)
Quarter 37 10 0....
Great Western 65 .... 77 0 0 ...
. .. .. • " -

—.
Ditto new shares 4O .... 43 0 0 .... 45 !0 0
Ditto Fifth Shares..
Dull and Selby
Leicester and Swannington 5O .... 53 15 0 ....
Lancaster and Preston 42 10 0 32 15 0 .....
Ditto, new

Liverpool and Manchester lOO .... 183 0 0 ...
Ditto quarter shares
Ditto half shares
London and Birmingham 9O .... 158 0 0 .... 160 0 0
Ditto new shares
Ditto quarter shares
Ditto and Southampton 39 .... 50 5 0 ... 51 10 0
Ditto & Brighton
Manchester and Leeds 7O .... 88 10 0 ....

Ditto half shares
Manchester, Bolton, & Bury
Manchester and Birmingham 3O .... 25 15 0 ....
Ditto and Ditto Extension
.... 5 2 6
....
Midland Counties
Newcastle and Carlisle lOO . 92 10 0 ....
Ditto quarter shares
North Midland
New North Midland 4O .... 37 10 0 ....
Ditto, quarter
Paris and Rouen 2 2 6 3 ....
South Eastern and Dover
North Union
Yorkaud North Midland 5O paid 67 10 0 ....
BANKS.
Bank of Liverpool .... .....el2 lOs paid 19 0 oex div.
- Borough Bank lO .... 13 17 6 ....
- Commercial of Liverpool 12 10.. 19 10 0 ....
- Commercial of England. 5 .... 3 2 6 ... •
- omf,Mchanesteehie.
scsteLr,
- East of En gland lO .... 7 2 6 .. • •
L'pool Dsct. 1105 :: ::
- Northern and Central
- North and South Wales lO .... 5 2 6 ''••
--- Phcenix lo .... ?)8 1076
603
.7.1..t:h div.
• •
- Royal of Liverpool 500 735 0 oex div
- South Lancashire
- Albion
- Liverpool Union 2105 paid 21:0
110)5
(.0
.:.:.::
- Liverpool Banking Co lO ....
- Wilts and Dorset 7 105. •• • •
GAS, WATER WORKS, &c.
Exchange Buildings £loo paid 158 0 0 ...,
L'pool and Harrington Water } 350
.... 477 10 0 . ..
Works
Bootle Ditto Stock.... 325 0 0.. _
L'pool Coal Gas Company.
L'pool New Gas & Coke Co. £lOO .... 187 0 0 ....
Ditto new shares are now paid up.
ASSURANCE COMPANIES.
Liverpool Marine Assurance }25 paid 3 2 6 ....
C lmpany
Ocean Assurance C0mpany......... 0 13 g ....
Liverpool Fire and Life 2 Ios, 118 0 . ...
DOCKS, FERRIES, NEW
20
. ..
COMPANIES,
• 4 Bzlc7. 6
....
Rock Ferry
Monk's Ferry
Steam Tug Company lO . . 7 0 0 ....
Harrington Docks 100 .... 57 0 0 ....
Apothecaries' Company - • • 6 17 6 .. „
. Exclusive of new Shares.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1840-11-03

VESSELS ENTERED FOR LOADING.

(SINCE OUR LAST PUBLICATION.)

AFRICA.

Dee, R Wylie, 473 Africa, Yule, Wylie & Co
John Lilley, J Clegg, 30 Africa, W A & G Maxwell & Co
Eveline, J F Robinson. 301 Sierra Leone, J N Wood &Co
NEW SOUTH WALES.
. ._ ..

James Matheson, Branscombe, 408 Sydney,~. Cotesworth & Co
WEST INDIES AND MADEIRA.
Hannah, A Rattray, 296 Havana, Ashley Brothers

SOUTH AMERICA.
Liverpool Packet, M V Merssa, 374 Bahia, M'Nair & Dutton
Cabotia, J Ashton, 388 Bahia, W & J Tyrer
Phantom, T R Sandals, 194 Monte Video, Cotcsworth & Wynne
Helen, T Taylor, 191 Rio Janeiro, Ashley Brothers
UNITED STATES.

Grace Brown, Duff, 466 Baltimore, Brown, Shipley & Co
Gaston, H H V Stinson, 456 Savannah, 1) M alc olm son
Columbus, J B Cropper, 850 New York, Baring Brs & Co
BRITISH AMERICA.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1840-11-03

LIVERPOOL AND MANCHESTER RAILWAY.

FROM L'/.001. TO MANCHESTER. FROM MANCHESTER TO L'POOL.
Morning„
Corlansisng..
First Class Second Class First Second Class
- Morning.. 7 0 Morning - 730 Morning
8 45 9 45 ••10 „
11 0 „ U 45 ~ 19 115
•• 11 45 ~
2 0 Aftern. .. 230 Aftern. 2 0 Aftern. .•*2 45 Aftern.
4 45 „ .. 5 30 ~ 5 0
7 15 Evening
.• • 75 3150 Mixed
7 15 Evening .. 7 15 Mixed I
Stop only at Newton & Prkside Stop only at Newton & Prkside I
* Except on Saturdays, when this Train does not start till Three,
ON SUNDAYS
First Class Second Class
8 0 Morning.. 7 0 Morning
4 45 Aftern. 5 30 Aftern.
7 15 Evening .. 7 15 Mixed tt
Stop only at Newton & Prkside
TO PRESTON
FROM LIVSRPOOI..
8 45 Morning.. First Class

First Class Second Class
8 0 Morning.. 7 0 Mornin
5 0 Aftern. 530 Aftern.
7 15 Evening , , 7 15 Mixed
Stop only at Newton & Prkside
AND WIGAN,
FROM MANCHESTER,
9 0 Morning.. First Class
11 15 ..

2 36 Aftei:n. .. Seclind Class
4 45 „ .. Mixed
7 l 5 „ .. First Class

I 2 45 Aftirn. :1 SeeOnd Class
5 0 ~ • . Mixed
715 „ .. First Class
NDAys.

7 0 Morning..
4 45 Afternoon
7 15 Evening..

I 7 0 Morning,
5 0 Afternoon
7 15 Evening..
CASTER.
FROM MANCIIRSTER
g 0 Morning.... Mixed
11 15 „ • ....First Class
2 45 Afternoon .. Second Class
5 0 „ .... Mixed

First Class

First Class

TO LAN

PROM LIVERPOOL.
8 45 Morning.... Mixed
I 0 „ .... First Class
2 30 Afternoon .. Second Class
4 45 „ .... iViiXed
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1840-11-03

For DUBLIN and BELFAST.
THE CITY op.DUBLIN STEAM-PACKET
COMPANY,
Incorporated by Act of Parliament.
The above Company sail their Vessels, (with or without
Pilots,) taking Goods and Passengers to the following Ports,
namely,
. For DUBLIN,
THIS DAY, November 3, at 4 o'clock P.M.
WEDNESDAY, ~ 4, 6 ~ P.M.
THURSDAY, ~ 5, 7 ~ P.M.
FRIDAY, tv 6, 7 •• P.M.
SATURDAY, ~ 7, 8 ••
MONDAY, , 9, 9 „
The Company's new and splendid Vessels, the ROYAL
WILLIAM, the PRINCESS, the PRINCE, the QUEEN
VICTORIA, or the DUCHESS OF. KENT, (with Cabin
Passengers only,) sail EVERY EVENING, at Seven o'clock,
from George's Pierhead, LIVERPOOL. to KINGSTOWN
HARBOUR, carrying HER MAJESTY'S MAILS.

For BELFAST,
Every Wednesday, with Goods and Passengers.
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 4, at 6 o'clock P.M.
WEDNESDAY, ~ 11, at 9 „ P.M.
WEDNESDAY, ~ 18, at 5 ~ P.M.
WEDNESDAY, ~ 25, at 10 „ P.M.
The principle of this Company is that of attaching all
Importers and Exporters, by a Division of the Profits among
them, after payment of the Dividends, thus creating a com-
munity of Interests between the Shippers and Shareholders,
a principle which will best guarantee to its Proprietors a
certainty of their Dividends, and to Shippers of all descrip-
tions of Goods and Live Stock the having a well-supported
Establishment of first-class Steamers, and the lowest rate of
freight compatible with due attention to their maintenance.
Further information given at the Company's Office, 24,
Water-street. SAMUEL PERRY, Agent.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1840-11-03

SCOTLAND WARD.

The contest in this ward was of a neck and neck charac-
ter during the whole of the day, each party having alternately
the advantage by a few votes. At three o'clock the Conser-
vative candidate, Mr. Thomas Murray Gladstone, was in a
majority of two, and during the last hour both parties were
extremely active. At five minutes before four o'clock, Mr.
Thornhill, the Radical candidate, went up and voted for
Himself: and: the polling booth was immediately closed,
leaving that gentleman member for Scotland ward by a ma-
jority of one—viz., by his own vote ! The successful candi-
date was hoisted up upon the shoulders of a few of his
partisans, and after some vociferous shouting, adjourned to
his Committee-room to felicitate his friends upon his narrow
escape from political extinction.
The advantage of being in favour with the " powers that
be," was fully exemplified in this ward, Throughout the
last hour the passage to the polling booth was permitted to
be occupied by the partisans of Mr. Thornhill, and the
grossest intimidation and hindrance offered to the voters of
Mr. Gladstone. The closing of the polling-booth some
minutes before four o'clock, when several Conservatives
were waiting to poll, is one of those clever tricks which
Whig-radicalism plays off when permitted; but may probably
on this occasion leave that party little to rejoice in eventu-
ally. A voter, in the interest of Mr. Gladstone, was per-
sonated in the early part of the forenoon, and the real voter.
on presenting himself, was turned back by the presiding
alderman. A protest has been made on this and other
grounds, which we trust will result in seating Mr. Gladstone
as member for the ward.
Mr. Gladstone having briefly thanked the gentlemen of his
committee and the voters in his interest for their arduous
exertions, withdrew with his friends, and the assembly was
addressed in an energetic speech by Mr. Davis, one of his
committee, by whom the unfair proceedings of the Radical
party were ably exposed. The concluding numbers at four
o'clock were—
For Gladstone
For Thornhill
Minority for Gladstone

VAUXHALL WARD.
From the commencement of the polling the Conservative
candidate took the lead, and, we are happy to say, kept it
throughout the numbers, being at the close at four o'clock—
For Mr. Copeland, Conservative 108
For Mr. Preston, Radical B6
Majority
On the announcement of themajority, Mr. Copeland returned
thanks to his friends and supporters for the proud position in
which they had placed him on the poll. When he first came
before them he was told that Vauxhall ward was the back-
bone of Liverpool ; and he was happy to acknowledge that,
by their exertions in his behalf that day, they had proved
their ward to be worthy of the title.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1840-11-03

TEXAS

From Texas, as well as from Mexico, we have no authentic
intelligence since the Great Western sailed. A rumour has
reached us of a movement in New Mexico, in favour of Texas,
but from the circuitous route by which it comes, and from
other circumstances, it seems hardly credible. The Cen-
tralists, the party most hostile to Texas, had the ascendancy
at all the important points of New Mexico, at our previous
dates, and the story is most probably a fabrication.

FRANCE.
We present this as an official list of the new French cabi-
net :

Marshal Soult President of the Council. and
Minister of War.
M. Guizot . Minister of Foreign Affairs.
M. Humann Minister of Finance.
M. Duchatel.
Admiral Duperre Minister of Marine.
M. Villemain Minister of Public Instruction.
M. Martin (du Nord) Minister of Justice.
M. Cunin Gridaine Minister of Commerce.
M. Thiers went on Thursday to the King, to countersign
the ordinance appointing his successor, to appear in Friday's
Moniteur.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1840-11-03

pottp.

•
A FRIEND.
DEDICATED, WITH EVERY SENTIMENT OF THE SINCEREST
AND WARMEST AFFECTION, TO W- G-, JUN.

(For the Liverpool Standard.)

Oh ! there is a cordial that sweetens our life,
A cordial that blessings unuumber'd attend,
That eases our sorrows in trouble and strife,
That first came from Heaven—that cordial's "A Friend !"

If fortune should smile on the path yon pursue,
If wealth, peace, and pleasure should on you descend,
If no gloomy cloudlet should darken your view,
One treasure's the richest—that treasure's " A Friend!"

If fame, with her laurel, your brow should entwine,
if all, in your praises, their voices should blend,
If, blazon'd by glory, your name brightly shine,
What cheers are the sweetest ?—the cheers of " A Friend !

If shrouded you be in adversity's ;loom,
If dark be your pathway, as onward you bend ;
Tho' blighted your prospects, tho' bitter your doom,
There may be some comfort—it is in " A Friend !"
If you should be wounded by sorrow's keen dart,
If anguish the peace from your bosom should rend,
If hope should no longer illumine your heart,
Oh ! where would you fly ?—to the love of " A Friend !"
When low on the couch of affliction you lie,
And Heav'nward your lingering breath must ascend,
When nature no longer its foe can defy,
Oh ! where would you die ?—in the arms of " A Friend!"
A solace in trouble, a refuge from care,
A jewel whose value no price can transcend,
The final resource of distrustful despair,
Affliction's sure anchor—all this is " A Friend!"
Liverpool, September 10th, 1840.

J. M. L
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1840-11-03

TRIAL OF HENTY.

The court-martial at Sheerness was brought to a termina-
tion on Saturday. Evidence to character of a very superior
kind was given in favour of Henty, whose defence in writing
was then submitted to the court, and read by the Judge
Advocate. The verdict was to the following effect :

" The court is of opinion that the first charge—namely,
that of a breach of duty, is not proved. That the second
charge, that of disobedience of orders, is not proved ; and
that the third charge—namely, that of having on the said
2d day of October made a false report to his superior officer,
Capt. Sir J. Hill, of the extent of a fire which in the after-
noon of that day had taken place on board the said ship
Camperdown, and of the circumstances, is fully proved
against the prisoner. But from the •circumstances of his
extraordinary good character for skill, zeal, carefulness, hu-
manity, and general good conduct as !a carpenter of her
Majesty's navy, the court doth adjudge the said John Henty
to be only severely reprimanded and admonished ; and the
said John Henty is hereby severely reprimanded and admo-
nished accordingly." The verdibt seemed to :cause consi-
derable satisfaction amongst the spectators ; and the pri-
soner, on leaving the state-room, was warmly congratulated
by all his brother officers, and many respectable inhabitants
of the town.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1840-11-03

•• • 18
• • 36

SHREWSBURY.
Number of Town Councillors
Number of Aldermen
RETIRING COUNCILLORS,
Conservatives
Whig-Radicals ......................
ELECTED NOVEMBER 2D, 1840.
Conservatives ....................
Whig-Radicals ..................... 2
PRESENT CONSTITUTION OF THE COUNCIL
(AFTER THIS ELECTION.)
Conservatives
Whig-Radicals..

• ...... 6
4

16

WOLVERHAMPTON.
RETIRING COUNCILLORS.
Conservatives
Reformers
ELECTED Nov. 2, 1840.
Conservatives
Reformers
PRESENT CONSTITUTION OF THE COUNCIL,
(AETER THE ELECTION.)
Conservatives
Reformers
No contest in any ward.

LANCASTER.
RETIRING COUNClLLORS.Conservative
1
Reformers
ELECTED Nov. 2, 1840.
Conservatives
Reformers
2
PRESENT CONSTITUTION OF THE COUNCIL, (AFTER THIS
ELECTION.)

Conservatives
Reformers...

1(1
...... 14

CHESTER.
ELECTION YESTERDAY
Conservatives returned
Radicals

PRESTON.
No opposition to any of the candidates for the municipal
representation of this town. All the councilmen elected
were conservatives.

We hear that Lord Alfred Paget is to have the troop in
Prince Albert's Hussars. lately commanded by Captain R.A.
Reynolds.—Brighton Gazette.

It is reported that a new comedy, by Sir Edward Lytton
Bulwer, is in rehearsal at the Haymarket Theatre, the cast
combining the entire strength of the company.

The exemplary 'minister of Cirencaster has commenced
preaching to the Railway navigators in a barn, and his efforts
in calling them together are very successful.

The result of the West Gloucestershire Registration is a
gain of sixty-one to the Conservatives. In the Eastern
Division the Conservatives are also the gainers.
We understand her Majesty the Queen has been graciously
pleased to stand sponsor of the infant daughter of Mr. and
Lady Louisa Cotes, daughter of the Earl of Liverpool.
There is now growing in the garden of Mr. Mark Walker,
of Pooley Bridge, an Italian brocoli, six feet four inches
high, and three feet eight inches in girth ; and it was planted
out of a seed-bed in August last year, and has not had any
particular attention paid to it.
REPRESENTATION op TIPPERARY.—The Earl of Glengall
and several Conservative gentry have lately held a meeting,
at which it was resolved to nominate two candidates, who
will oppose the Radicals and Repealers at the next election
for the county of Tipperary with every prospect of success.
Mr. Bates the famous cattle breeder, of Kirkleavington,
in Leicestershire, last week received a Neapolitan pig. It is
quite black, and almost without hair. He will no doubt
make his appearance on the English stage at some of the
approaching agricultural shows.

"WANTED A GOVERNESS."—A family in this neighbour-
hood having advertised in one of the London papers far a
governess, with instructions for replies to be addressed to
Y. Z., at the Post-office, Leamington, no less than one hun-
dred and seven letters were delivered to the party on their
first application at the office in this town yesterday.—Lea-
mington Spa Courier.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1840-11-03

VALUABLE ACQUISITION. '

MR. THOMPSON, PRIVATE TEACHER, enables
ADULTS to acquire a good, free, and expeditious
style of WRITING, in a few Lessons of one hour each, at
his ESTABLISHMENT, No. 8, Clayton-square, Liver-
pool.
BOOKKEEPING by Double Entry, SHORTHAND, ARITH-
METIC, and MENTAL CALCULATION taught as usual.
For Cards of Terms apply as above, where a CIRCU-
LATING LIBRARY is kept, containing the latest popular
Works.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1840-11-03

CE RTI Fl CATES

To be granted, unless cause be shown to the contrary, on or
before Nov. 20.

W Wheeler and E. Wheeler, Oxford, horse-dealers--J. Anderson,
Clifton-street, City, London, dealer in jet—T. Price, jun., Campden,
Gloucestershire, corn. dealer—R. Caldecott, Chester, draper—D.
Hilton, Greenacres Moor, Lancashire. cotton-spinner—R. Ackroyd,
Leeds, stuff.merchant—W. Johnson, Birmingham, victualler—G.
Smallfield, Newgate-street, London, printer—B. Murgatroyd, Brad.
ford, Yorkshire, worsted-spinner.
SCOTCH SEQUESTRATION'S.
Archibald Tait, Edinburgh, vintner, Nov. 4, 25, at one, at the
Ship Tavern, Edinburgh.

John Flight, Lochee, grocer, Nov. 7, Dec
British Hotel, Dundee,
John Dron, Perth, coal-merchant, Nov. 3, 24, at one, at the
office of Mr. Clark, Perth.
Archibald Armstrong, Newcastleton, merchant, Nov. 7, 28, at
twelve. at the Crown Inn, Laugh°lm.

5, at eleven, at the

AVERAGE PRICE OF SUGAR.
The average price of brown or Muscovado sugar, computed from
the returns made in the week ending Oct. 27, is 27s 7id per
hundred weight, exclusive of the duties of customs paid or payable
thereon on the importation thereof into Great Britain.

MEETINGS OF CREDITORS FOR LIVERPOOL.
NOVEMBER.
Rolla
3, Noah Hingley, (proof) .. New Royal Hotel, Birmingham, 11
3, John Budd, 2nd . Clarendon Rooms, 1
3, George Browne, Ist Ditto, 1
3, Isaac Miller, Ist Ditto, 1
4, Thomas Moffit & Co (special) .. Francis & Dodge's, 12
4, James Jackson, (div.) Clarendon Rooms, 1
9, John Whittingham. (final div.) Ditto, 11
p, Abraham Lewis Franklin
p, Thomas Tomlin, Ist Ditto, 2
10, R. F. Breed & Eccieston, (proof & div ) Ditto, 12
10, Catherine Chard, Ist
10, Joseph Crouch, (Ist)

TIDE TABLE

Height,

Sundays, Hulydays, 4,7

H.
M. R. M -
Tuesday 3 425 510 11 7
Wednes. 4 545 626 12 4
Thursday 516 59 729 13 7 Gunpowder Plot.
Friday .. 6 8 0 824 i 14 9
Saturda) 7 849 9 9 16 1
Sunday 8 930 956 17 1 21st Sunday after Trinity
Monday 9 10 14 10 36 18 4

NORTHERN HOSPITAL, OCTOBER 31.
ADMITTED. DISCHARGED.

Accidents
Medical and Surgical cases
Upon recommendation

6 Cured -•-••••—•
•
Attending as Out Patients
13 Irregular
Died
ig

Remaining in the Hospital . . . 65

House Visitors, William Brown, and Benj. H. Jones, Esqrs
Treasurer, IL W. Bateson, Esq.
Chaplain, Rev. J. Connor.--House Surgeon, Mr. Arnott.

AGRICULTURAL MARKET, OCTOBER 31.
s. d. s. d. s. d. s. d.
Old Hay .... 1 o@i 3 '4. 2016. Potatoes, 901 b. 2 O(2 4 logolh
New Hay.... 010 1 1 - Cattle Ditto llO 2 0 -
Clover Hay.. 0 9 0 11l - Turnips 24 025 0 -
Straw, Wheat 0 0 0 0- Carrots 44 050 0 -
Straw, Oat .. 0 0 0 0- Manglevrurzle2o 022 0 -
Straw, Barley 0 0 0 0- Manure 7 0 9 6 -
Green Clover 0 0 0 0 --

AN ACCOUNT OF CATTLE,
Imported into Liverpool. from 20th to the 26th instant, inclusive.
FROM IRELAND.
Cows. Sheep. Pigs. Horses. Mules. Calves. Lambs
2744 5192 2638 18 0 17 89
Previously 69525 163212 143626 3756 207 357 16435
COASTWISE.

Cows. Sheep. Pigs. Horses. Calves. Lambs
82 1498 A/ I
3507 18917 5589 122

25 101
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1840-11-03

ST. ANNE'S WARD.

The retiring member for St. Anne's Ward was Mr. Ed-
ward Segar, who declined coming forward again. The new
candidates were, on the Conservative interest, Mr. John
Davies, an old and highly respectable inhabitant of the ward,
and, on the radical interest, Mr. W. Slater. This ward was
keenly contested throughout the day, and the two candidates
were alternately at the head of the poll. There was a con-
siderable crowd around the polling booth, in Christian •street,
in the afternoon particularly, the great majority of whom
seemed to be deeply interested in the return of Mr. Davies.
The radicals made the most strenuous exertions during the
last hour, and succeeded in placing Mr. Slater at the head of
the poll. _ The numbers at the close were :

Mr. Slater
Mr. Davies

Majority for Mr. Slater, only .. 4
We regret to hear that this ward was chiefly lost through
the lukewarmness and want of alacrity displayed by several
of the Conservative voters. We hope they will not be so
sluggish and indifferent in future.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1840-11-03

TO BREWERS, CAPITALISTS, AND OTHERS.
By Mr. BYFORD,
PEREMPTORILY,—On THURSDAY next, the sth instant, at
Two o'clock in the afternoon, at the George Inn, Dale-
street, Liverpool, subject.to conditions then to by rroduced,
ALL that valuable and complete Freehold BREWERY,
BREWING PLANT, and vacant Piece of LAND ad-
joining, containing in front, on the north side of Oriel-street,
Liverpool, 125 feet 11 inches, and running in depth back-
wards 69 feet 8 inches, and containing, in the whole, 974 i
square yards, be the same more or less ; now in full work,
capable of brewing 140 barrels per week, and might, at a
small outlay, he made to brew twice that quantity,. having a
Seven-horse power Steam-engine, Mashing Machine Fans,
&c., with an excellent Spring of good brewing Water on the
Premises, and replete with every requisite for carrying on an
extensive business on the most improved principles.
The Brewery will be carried on as usual, and the purchaser
will have the option of taking the Casks, Stillages, Drays,
Horses, Stock in Trade, &c., at a valuation.
For further particulars, and plan of the Brewery and Pre-
mises, apply to Mr. FITZJORN, Accountant, 22, Lord
Nelson-street, Mr. BYFORD, Auctioneer, Clayton-square,
Liverpool, or on the Premises.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1840-11-03

LIVERPOOL PROVISION MARKET, Nov. 2.

Our Butter market is in the most depressed state, and to effect
sales a reduction in price, we should say of full 4s per cwt. must
he submitted to. Belfast Butter of the most superior quality may
he had at 10os. (The Muffins, in an obscure Saturday print, quote
the price 106,) and in all probability less money will betaken during
the week. Supplies are abundant, and likely to continue so. Beet
of the first respectability, as to brand may be had at 115 s to 1205,
and Perk at 65s to 72s 6d.

LONDUAV GAZETTE.— FRIDAY, OcT. 30
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1840-11-03

THE CORINTHIAN ESTABLISHMENT
EXTENSIVE
OUTFITTING WAREHOUSES.
E. S. TUTON,
65, AND 66, LORD-STREET.

LADIES,• GENTLEMEN, AND FAMILIES,
Proceeding to any/Part of the World, promptly supplied with

every requisite.
Quality excellent.—Prices unusually moderate.

YOUTHS GOING TO SEA,
As Apprentices, furnished with every Article of
CLOTHING,
From the finest to the lowest description, the whole being
MOST SUBSTANTIALLY MADE UP.

STRANGERS AND SOJOURNERS IN TOWN
Can be accommodated with every description of CLOTHING
for immediate use.

READY-MADE LINEN,
In immense variety, for Gentlemen, Ladies, and Children's

Ladies' & Gentlemen's WINTER UNDER GARMENTS
of every make and quality.

AUSTRALIAN AND SCOTCH WOOL HOSIERY,
So celebreted for softness, durability, and not shrinking.
The Drawers and Vests are much superior to Flannel, and
are invariably preferred.

GENTLEMEN'S DRESSING GOWNS,
In new and splendid patterns.

CLOAKS, in Cloth and Camlet, for Gentlemen and Boys
The SPANISH CIRCULAR CLOAK.

WINTER ENVELOPES, viz.:
Down-the-road, Taglioni, Pilot, Pea, D'Orsay, and the
Codrington Wrapper.
A capital one for Sixteen Shillings and Sixpence.

FRENCH BLOUSE & RUSTIC, or READING GOWN,

TRAVELLING CAPS,
BOYS FUR BOOTS, SHOES, AND SUPPERS.

INDIANA, CASHMERE, AND THIBET MUFFLERS

STOCKS, OPERAS, SCARFS,
And fancy NECKERCHIEFS, in newest patterns & designs

LONDON HATS AND UMBRELLAS.

MACINTOSH'S WATERPROOF AND AIRPROOF
FABRICS, viz.:
Coats, Cloaks, Pea Jackets, Capes, Overalls, Cushions, Life
Preseryers, Pillows, &c.

Chamois Leather Vests, Drawers, and Socks.

PASSENGERS' BEDDING, OF ALL KINDS,
At a moment's notice, being kept well-aired for immediate use

THE TAILORING DEPARTMENT
Replete with every new and fashionable article.
GENTLEMEN'S CLOTHES
Made up in the first style of elegance and grace, at prices far
below what is usually charged by the Trade.

Lists of Prices and Lists of Outfits may be had by applying al
THE CORINTHIAN ESTABLISHMENT,
65, AND 66, LORD-STREET.

AN APPRENTICE WANTED, WITH WHOM A PREMIUM WILL

BE EXPECTED.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1840-11-03

BIRTHS.

On the 24th ultimo, at Clarence-terrace, Everton, the lady of Mr.
THOMAS HAYES, surgeon, of a daughter.
Same day, at Mossley•hill, the lady of A. SMITH, Esq. of a son•
On the 31st ultimo, at Didsbury, Mrs. ROBERT GLADSTONE,
of a son.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1840-05-05

LONDON LAW REPORTS.

BAIL COURT, APRIL 30.
IR RE JOHN THOROGOOD.
Sir F. Pou.ocx with whom was Mr. Serjeant MANNING
and Mr. ROEBUCK) applied for a rule to show cause why the
writ de contumace capiendo issued in this case should not be
set aside, and John Thorogood (about whom so much had
been heard) discharged from Chelmsford gaol. The Learned
Counsel said, he founded his present application on three
grounds ; first, the citation, commanding Thorogood to ap-
pear before the Ecclesiastical Court for the non-payment of
a church-rate, ought to have been made out in the name of
Dr. Lushington, the Judge of the Court, and not in the
name of the Bishop of London. Second, that the rate de-
manded being under the sum of £lO, Thorogood ought to
have been the first summoned before a magistrate for pay-
ment ; that not having been done, he should contend that
the Ecclesiastical Court, under the circumstances, had no
power or jurisdiction to interfere in the matter. .And the
third ground on which he applied was that the wording of
the citation was informal. The learned counsel then pro-
ceeded at some length to detail the circumstances attending
the imprisonment of Thorogood in Chelmsford gaol, which
have so frequently been before the public, that it is unneces-
sary again to repeat them, and then contended that the cita-
tion was not in conformity with the Act of 58 Geo. 111.,
cap. 127.
Mr. JUSTICE WrLLIAms.—I suppose unless Thorogood
appears tp the citation issued out of the Ecclesiastical Court,
and thereby clears his contempt, that there will be no limit
to his imprisonment. .
Sir F. PoLLocx.—Exactly so, my lord, and I contend
that the proceedings have not been strictly regular.
Mr. JUSTICE WILLIAMS.—I think, under these circum-
stances, the court ought to grant a rule to show cause.
Rule Nisi granted.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1840-05-05

TURKEY CARPETS,

GEORGE WOODS has just received a few-very superior
real TURKEY CARPETS,-which will be sold con-
siderably under the regular twice.
Also, all the new Spring Patterns in TAPESTRY, WIL-
TON, BRUSSELS, KIDDERMINSTIPR, and other CAR-
PETS, at his usual low prices.
__________

CARPET WAREHOUSE,
AND GENERAL FURNISHING ESTABLISHMENT,
ADELPHI HOUSE,
No. 21, BOLD-STREET.

TO WHOLESALE BUYERS OF CARPETING,
FAMILIES FURNISHING, &c.
The Subscriber finds, from the present depressed state of
the Woollen Manufacture, the cost of his new goods is re-
duced ; he therefore intimates to Buyers, that he has made
a corresponding reduction in the price of
CARPETING;
and as his. Brussels Carpets are made ia,the newest paterns,
from the best materials, and in five full frames of double and
three-fold Worsted, he solicits comparison, that Buyers may
be convinced that he sells the best of goods at the lowest
prices. His Stock of TURKEY PERSIAN, SAXONY,
WILTON, KIKERMINSTER, and SCOTCH CARPETS,
he also recommends to the inspection of Buyers of every
class.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1840-05-05

ADMITTED

Accidents 22
Medical and Surgical cases
Upon recommendation

Total

, 37
Remaining in th,

Treasurer, R. W. Bateson, Esq.
House Visitors, John Rigby. Esq. and G. J. Wainwright, Esq.
Chaplain, Bev. J. Connor.—House Surgeon, Mr. Arnote.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1840-05-05

FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE.

I4APLES.

Paris papers of Thursday have been received. Sane of
these journals state that the King of Naples had accepted the
mediation of France in the dispute between him and the Eng-
lish Government; but we are enabled, on the best authority,
to deny the truth of that statement, and to assert that the
King has declined giving any answer until he see M. Monte-
bello, the French ambassador to his e•ort, whose arrival was
daily expected. "27 n'y a rien qui presse" was the only re-
mark made by the King on receiving the despatches an-
nouncing the acceptance of Great Britain of the proferred
services of France. But he subsequently explained that he
would decline giving any answer until he saw M. Montebello,
on whose good sense and knowledge of the question at issue
he had much reliance. _ _

In the meantime, our cruisers have captured two Neapoli-
tan vessels, and sent them to Malta. Some of the French
papers say that as many as fifty have been detained, but the
official accounts received at Paris limit the actual number to
two.

We are enabled, further, to state, that no fear exists at
present at Naples, with regard to an insurrection in Sicily.
Had the government neglected to despatch a large number
of troops to overawe a discontented population, disorder
must have taken place on the first appearance of an English
ship of war off the coast. The large force sent with rapidity
from Naples has so completely subdued the rising spirit of
revolt, that no danger in that quarter is now expected.
The King of Naples has therefore a question of foreign
policy and of commercial interest, and not of domestic dis-
content, to treat of, and he prefers waiting for further in-
formation before he accepts the mediation of France. He
has refused the offers of Austria, because there is an innate
dread of everything Austrian at Naples ; but he is cautious
in giving further offence to the court of Vienna by too hastily
placing himself in the hands of M. Thiers.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1840-05-05

MENA I BRIDGE.

Mr. Fox MAME, in answer to inquiry whether he had
seen a letter in the Morning Herald, addressed by Lord
Western to Lord Melbourne, relative to the perilous state of
Menai Bridge, and whether it was the intention of the Go-
vernment to take any steps with respect to it, said that he
could give no information on the subject, but he would make,
inquiry into the subject.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1840-05-05

THE DEVIL IN LONDON !
On the Ist of May will be published, price 0 illingy
Part I. of
A SMODEUS, OR THE DEVIL ON '0 STICKS :
newly translated from the Fre of LE SAGE, by
JOSEPH THOMAS ; and illustrated ith 200 Engravings,
from designs by the celebrated TONY JOHANNOT. To be
completed in Eleven Parts.
London : JOSEPH THOMAS, Finch-lane; Liverpool : C.
DAvrEs and Co., and all Booksellers.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1840-05-05

IRELAND.

The Marquis of WESTM----EATH- wished to ask the noble
viscount (Melbourne) opposite a question. A new and in-
tense system of agitation had commenced in Ireland for the
purpose of severing that country from Great Britain. The
noble viscount must of course be aware of the motives as-
signed for that agitation. which were that the other house of
the legislature had thought fit to entertain a bill brought in
by the noble lord the member for North Lancashire. The
Irish public were infoi med that, unless the legislature ceased
to entertain that bill, the union between the two countries
was to be repealed. The gentleman to whom he referred
had many times professed his object of repealing the union,
and since he had publicly avowed that object, the noble
viscount opposite had been accused, in that house, and had
not denied the charge, of offering to that gentleman a very
high legal office. He felt called upon to ask the noble
viscount whether he would avow the confederation which
existed between him and the honourable gentleman, and
whether, in conformity with the oath which he, iu common
with every other peer of that house, had taken, he had told
his Sovereign what would be the effects of the refusal upon
the empire at large, and what would be the effects of the
present agitation upon Ireland itself ?
Viscount MELBOURNE was quite aware' of the system of
agitation which the noble marquis had said bad lately com-
menced in Ireland. That agitation was certainly not new ;
it was an old system of agitation newly revived, and it was
not quite so intense as it had been on former occasions.
With respect to the question, whether he disapproved of it
or not, be had only to say, that he had always disapproved
of proceedings of a similar nature. With respect to the
advice that had been given to her Majesty on the subject,
that was a question on which he could not give a specific or
precise answer. (Hear.)
The Marquis of WEBTMEATH said, that it was only ne-
cessary to refer to the newspapers to see that such confede-
ration did exist.

Lord HOLLAND rose to order. It was a most disorderly
proceeding, to refer to newspapers when questions were put
in that house.

The Marquis of WESTMEATH said, that if he was a mem-
ber of her Majesty's government, he should be exceedingly
sorry to get rid of questions such as he had put in such a
manner.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1840-05-05

:VANS, CIIEGWIN, and HALL, GRAPEL, WALMSLEY, and
other Booksellers, have just received
13 LACKWO OD'S EDINBURGH MAGAZINE.
CONTENTS :
I.—The Dead Man of St. Anne's Chapel, f the German
of Otto Ludwig. ll.—Goethe's Life au orks. No. IV.
lll—Judith, or the Opera Box. I On the Essenes.
Part 111. V.—Carlo Sebastiani the Aide-de-Camp. Vl.
Ten Thousand a Year. Part VII. Vll.—Lines on the Sale
of the Black Arab, the Gift of the Imaum of Muscat.
Vlll.—Ballads from the Romaic. ty W. E. Aytoun. IX.
—Prendeville's Milton.

WILLIAM BLACKWOOD and SONS, Edinburgh ; and T.
CADELL, London.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1840-05-05

On account of whonz it 9nay concern.
On FRIDAY next, the Sth instant, at Twelve o'clock, at
Jackson, Maddock, and Co.'s Office, 3, Tithebarn-street,
13 Casks White SUGAR OF LEAD,
Weighing about 6 Tons, partially damaged by salt water, on
board the Jane, from Bristol, stranded at Milford.

Also, to close an account.
12 Casks CHLORIDE OF LIME,
All faults, weighing about 3 cwt. each.—May be seen the day
previous to the sale, on application to Messrs. COVENTRY
and GLOVER, or to
JACKSON, MADDOCK, and Co.; Brokers.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1840-05-05

MAINE BOUNDARY.

Lord J• RUSSELL entered into long explanations, in answer
to Mr. Hume's inquiry as to the state of the " Maine Boun-
dary" question, concluding with the expression of his con-
viction that it would eventually be amicably adjusted.
The Grammar Schools Bill, on the motion of Sir E. WIL-
MOT, was ordered to be referred to a select committee.

The Miscellaneous Estimates were deferred till Monday,
and the Financial Statement from Friday till the Monday
following.
The Exchequer Bills Bill, and the " Chimney-sweepers"
Regulation Bill were severally read the second time, and the
remaining business having been disposed of, the house ad-
journed.

KIDNEY BEANS AND SCARLET RUNNERS.—The seeds
of the white kidney-bean and scarlet runner are much used
abroad, and a trial of them is much recommended to the
British cottager. They should be soaked in water for several
hours ; some persons put them in over night. Put them into
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fat or butter into the saucepan ; when melted,.dredge in
about a third part of a tablespoonful of flour • when mixed,
add a wine-glassful of water or broth, stir it till it boils, then
add the beans, (prepared as above,) with some chopped pars-
ley, some pepper and salt, and with or without a chopped
shalot ; cover the vessel, and shake it now and then over the
is
fire, till the beans are quite hot enough, andhave had a couple
of boils. They may be tossed up with any remains of cold
gravy.--Labourers' Friend Magazine.
BENDABLE STONE.—In the museum of the Asiatic So-
ciety a
bending
elastic stone. This stone is apparently granite; about
at Calcutta, one object of curiosoiti or
t at one end,
two and a half feet by six inches in length and breadth, and
about an inch thick. This stone, being
yields to the pressure, and from the half begins to bend as it
t
is lifted : and, as the lifted end is raised, thehbeenlidftianpgpropaocwheres
nearer to the further extremity. On
being relaxed, the stone reverts to its tOrmer level.—Caleutta
paper. -
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1840-05-05

FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE.

NAPLES.
Paris papers of Thursday have been received. Some of
these journals state that the King of Naples had accepted the
mediation of France in the dispute between him and the Eng-
lish Government; but we are enabled, on the best authority,
to deny the truth of that statement, and to assert that the
King has declined giving any answer until he see M. Morrie-
bello, the French ambassador to his court, whose arrival was
daily expected. "// re'y a rien qui presse" was the only re-
mark made by the King on receiving the despatches an-
nouncing the acceptance of Great Britain of the proferred
services of France. But he subsequently explained that he
would decline giving any answer until he saw M. Montebello,
on whose good sense and knowledge of the question at issue
he had much reliance. _ _

In the meantime, our cruisers have captured two Neapoli-
tan vessels, and sent them to Malta. Some of the French
papers say that as many as fifty have been detained, but the
official accounts received at Paris limit the actual number to
two.

We are enabled, further, to state, that no fear exists at
present at Naples, with regard to an insurrection in Sicily.
Had the government neglected to despatch a large number
of troops to overawe a discontented population, disorder
must have taken place on the first appearance of an English
ship of war off the coast. The large force sent with rapidity
from Naples has so completely subdued the rising spirit of
revolt, that no danger in that quarter is now expected.
The King of Naples has therefore a question of foreign
policy and of commercial interest, and not of domestic dis-
content, to treat of, and he prefers waiting for further in-
formation before he accepts the mediation of France. He
has refused the offers of Austria, because there is an innate
dread of everything Austrian at Naples ; but he is cautious
in giving further offence to the court of Vienna by too hastily
placing himself in the hands of M. Thiers.