The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1838-02-20 00:00:00

EDINBURGH AND GLASGOW RAILROAD.

We haVe very great pleasure in laying before our readers the
following extract of a letter from Loudon, relative to this rail-
way—a project likely to do more for Scotland than all the laws
which have been placed on the statute book, on her behalf,
since the union _

" LONDON, FEB. 16, 1838.—The select committee of the
House of Commons on standing orders, to whom the report of
the sub-committee, declaring non-compliance with the standing
orders, was referred. have had this important measure before
them, and have this day decided—' That the parties be permitted
to proceed with this bitt on proving to the committee thereon that
a DEPOSIT of ten per cent, on the amount subscribed is made,
and that the committee do report how far such order has been
complied with."
It is scarcely necessary to add, that the promoters of the bill
regart this decision as a triumph, fer it is well known how ex-
ultingly the opponents of the measure considered the difficulties
arising from the new standing orders as quite insurmountable.
The decision of the select committee will place this bill precisely
as it stood when the death of William IV. suddenly put an end
to its progress in the House of Lords.

CUSTOMS' REGULATIONS

TO THE EDITOR OF THE LIPTERPOOL ST/IND4RD.

SlR,—Can you inform me in what way Mr. Councillor
Blackburn obtained a situation in the Customs of Liverpool for
an Irishman named Menagh, who formerly kept a bacon shop
in Scotland-place? This man is upwards of forty years of age,
and the Customs' regulations prohibit any person obtaining
a commission after he has attained the age of thirty years.-1
am, &c., A CONSTANT RgADER.

[Perhaps some of our corresvondents can furnish an answer
o the above question.--E. L. S.]

TO THE EDITOR OF THE LIVERPOOL ST.4ND✓IRD,

St tt,—l beg, through the medium of your journal, to call the
attention of my brother merchants to Mr. Rowland Hill's
scheme for Postoffice reform, and to suggest that a meeting be
called, as soon as practicable, to consider the expediency of
petitioning parliament on so important a question.—l am, &c.,
A LIVERPOOL MERCHANT.
Water-street, Feb. 17th, 1838.

PREFERMENT.—The Lord Bishop of Chester has appointed
the Rev. I'. B. Ingham, Curate of Sandbach, to the living 'of
Congleton, vacant by the resignation of the Rev. C. B.
Hodges, M.A.

COURSE OF LECTURES AT ST. ANDREW'S CHURCH.—We
understand the Rev. H. M'Neile will deliver the lecture to-
morrow evening. The subject is baptism.
On Monday last, a number of houses, the property of Mr.
John Catlin, situated in Vauxhall-road, at the corner of Crow-
ther-street, were entirely stripped of the lead from the cornicing
and ridging of the roofs. A similar depredation was also com-
mitted last week on some premises, the property of the same
gentleman, situated at the south end of the town. This does
not speak much for the vaunted vigilance and efficiency of the
nets police, since such depredationsas these must require.a very,
considerable time in committing them.
SCAGLIOLA.—An advertisement will be found in another
part -of this day's paper, announcing the establishment of a
scagliola manufactory. The specimens we have seen of Mr.
Jones's manufacture are beautiful in the extreme, and equal to
the finest marble or phorphory. We understand that the pillars
for the Royal Bank, now in progress of erection, are being
made of this material.

DISTRESSED POOR.—ST. JUDE'S CHURCH.—On Sunday last,
she Rev. Hugh M`Neile, at the close of his sermon, after stating
the expenditure in bread, coals, and potatoes, of the collection
made in his church three weeks ago, amounting to a hundred
and eleven pounds, reminded his congregation of the continued
distress inevitably consequent upon the continued severity of
the weather; andsaid, that although he could not solicit another
collection froth pew to pew, he would give them the opportunity
of adding to their contributions in plates held at the doors. The
congregation responded to the affectionate appeal of the minis-
ter, and left £Bl 2s 4d on the plates. •
THE ROYAL AMPHITHEATRE.—Last evening Mr. Bates,
the spirited manager of this theatre, took his benefit and had,
we are glad to learn, a very excellent house. Mr. Bates fully
deserves his success, for he lacks in no exertion to obtain it. A
new piece is announced for this evening, entitled " Crichton,"
which has been written for, and is brought out by Mr. Bates, at
considerable expense.
LAIDLAW'S PANORAMA.—Now that the panorama has be-
come more generally known in the town it begins to attract
good attendancies. The panorama is divided into three sets of
views : one set represents the adventures and travels of Captain
Ross in the Polar regions; the second set, views of the Holy
City of Jerusalem; and the third the Boulevards of Paris and
Fieschi firing the Infernal Machine. All these views are on a
very large scale, and are splendidly painted and got up. A
number of Esquimaux dresses are also to be seen. On the
whole, the exhibition is a most pleasing one, and the gratifica-
tion is of easy attainment.
THE CATHOLIC CHARITY BALL—Last evening, the annual
ball, for the benefit of the Female Orphan House, and other
catholic charities, was held at the Town Hall. We are glad to
announce, for the sake of the objects of the charity, that the
• ball was exceedingly well attended, the campauy being more
numerous than in former years. Amongst the more distin-
guished visitors were Lord. Molyneux and Viscountess 14Ioly-
neux, the lady patroness with a large party from Croxteth,
Sir Win. Flowell and party, &c.. &e. The company for the
o
most part, was composed of the principal gentry and merchants
the town and neighbourhood, and the attendance of so large
a majority of Protestants in support of the catholic charities is
another bright example of protestant toleration, liberality, and
truly catholic charity. Carriages began to set down soon after
8 o'clock, and continued to do so without intermission till after
11. We understand upwards of 1000 tickets were disposed of.
Mr. Horobin's quadrille band was in attendance, and played
during the evening many favourite and new pieces. bancing
was kept up till Eilltte, or rather early hour, the ball passing off
very delightfully.
THE LIVER THEATRE.—The steady exertions of the lessee
know wtnhoatn whereNvithin an
the hour% walls
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more
of this theatre to secure good and respectable houses, by conti-
nually bringing forward attractive novelties, well got up, and
performed by a clever company of comedians, are beginning to
be appreciated
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by
enjoyment
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theu bcl be obtained
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of this little theatre. The visitor is sure to see a good drama,
well got up, and cleverly performed in all its parts. There is
always ,also that other requisite to enjoyment, a comfortably
filled house; we know nothing calculated so soon to drive an
individual from a theatre as the cheerless aspect of empty
benches. Last evening we were much pleased with a new
version of the drama of " Rory O'More," which was here
brought out. We know not which the most to admire Mr.
Raymond's natural and clever representation of Rory O'More,
or Mr. Thompson's De Welskein, the French brandy merchant,
which was an admirable performance. We never saw a finer
piece of dramatic acting. Mr. Howard, as Scrubs, the Captain
of Yeomanry, was as amusing as Usual. Miss Maturin also
played Kathleen very fairly. She possesses a fine figure. a
good appearance, and a good voice, and with care will make a
clever actress. She must endeavour, however, to eschew as
much as possible, a slight affectation of manner into which she
is apt to fall. Nothing is so charming, whether on the stage or
in real life, as unaffected simplicity of manner; affectation is
always seen through, and when seen through, theaffected party
is invariably laughed at or despised. Mrs. Raymond was as
lively and charming as ever, in an amusing interlude called
" Lessons for Lovers..' The performances concluded with a
clever Pantomime, entitled " Harlequin Little Bopeep," in
which the usual number of laughable incidents were intro-
duced, and several good scenes taken from Liverpool and its
neighbourhood.
DUCHY OF LANCASTER, FEB. 12.—The Queen has been this
day pleased to appoint William Blundell, of Crosby Hall, Esq.,
to be sheriff of the county palatine of Lancaster, for the year
ensuing.

ALLOWANCE TO WITNESSES.—The ends of justice in this
country are likely to suffer most materially by a recent resolu-
tion of the magistrates assembled in county court at Preston.
The allowance to witnesses attending the assizes on the crown
side has hitherto been 7s. 6d. per day, but we understand that
the rnaaistrates have determined it shall be reduced for the fu-
ture to'is. per day. The alteration will have the effect of de-
terring many witnesses from appearing against prisoners in
cases which are likely to be sent to the assizes, and the ends of
justice will be proportionally frustrated.
MOST SEASONABLE BENEVOLENCE.—The well-known libe-
rality of Lord Francis Egerton has again been manifested, by
directions having been given to the principal agent at Worsley,
to distribute amongst the needy of the tenantry one hundred
tons of coals. At this inclement season a more suitabl!dona-

lion could-not h;vel3een-iQde; its value was enhanced by the
coals having been gratuitously carted to the very doors of the
recipients. In addition, several poor widows, and families
wherein sickness and old age prevailed, have been supplied
with flannel, from a fund left by Lady Francis Egerton prim• to
her departure from Worsley. Under the patronage of her lady-
ship a Ladies' District Visiting Society has been formed, for
visiting the cottages of the poor, the good effects of which are
already manifested in the .domestic and moral improvement of
the visited, who receive with much kindness the attention of
their more opulent neighbours. Such examples are above all
praise, and elicit from us that well-known sentence to all the
wealthy of our land, " Go and do ye likewise."—Manchester
Courier.

THE VIADUCT OVER THE WEAVER,—We have much plea'
sure in drawing attention to a splendid line engraving, just
published by Messrs. Wrightson and Webb, of Birmingham, of
this magnificent work of art. The Dutton Viaduct, as many Of
our readers are probably aware, is the most stupendous work
of the kind in this kingdom, consistinir of 20 arches, each of 60
feet span,' the height to the top of the parapat 73 feet, and its
entire length over the wally of the Weaver 1400 feet. Being
situated in a rich countrY, and surrounded by picturesque
scenery, it forms a beautiful landscape. The engraving, which
is on, steel, is finely executed from a picture by Creswick, an
artist of distinguished ability; and is of large dimensions. Alto-
gether as a work of art it is highly creditable to the taste and
talent of the parties engaged upon it ; and we have.nii-doubt
its merits will be highly appreciated by the public.' We recom-
mend it to the notice of oar readers, not merely a§ an engrav-
ing deserVing of public patronage, hut as a memorial of the
accomplishment of one of the greatest and roost important pub-
lic works resulting from modern British enterprize.-11fanches-
er Courier.