The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1853-11-08 00:00:00

prepared Now, menteofauLbiniveirg:Ath!
aroattaetsetaenf
things
ioafgaElfltahiand
eareatiT.
If that be British law in Dublin, it is equallY 601
pool ; and if the decision of O'Callaghan he cons Itrates
and according to law, then would the Liverpool magls cora'
be justified, at the bidding of a Romish bigot, in to
pelling the tract distributors of this town to enter.
bail, or be committed for fourteen days ; and not 00 the
but the police would be justified in pulling down or
placards which announce this and similar ineetilt he
even those announcing our ordinary sermons, if °fell amt
Yon allot
taken at them by Romanists. Again, I ask,
will
this state of things to continue in Dublin ? Can Y°l2tilioi4
on the struggles of our Protestant brethren there lotaken
determining that their freedom shall not be thus own,
from them? If so, then prepare to surrender your f
the
and let Ichabod be written over the departed lory
once noble British constitution. (Loud cries of 'll°l6oo
The gunpowder plot is a type of the present op erander.
of the Jesuits throughout the land; as then theYn.ntity
mined the parliament-house, and stowed a vast cation in
of gunpowder beneath, in order to involve the Oa
one tremendous ruin; so now are they underininin& the
constitution by intruding into eve partment " vast
legislature and executive,—they haven ntroduced a are
quantity of combustible and explosive material, tel,•fied
spread abroad through the country, they are r;ld on
through every class and profession, they have seized
the press, the platform, the pulpit,—they are nitll,ol4,
the land with a frightful flood of infidel and PeLrUs of
literature ; they are loosening the very foundati?and
society ; they are biding their time to fire the 01° one
spring the mine which is to involve the conntlli 01
promiscuous ruin. Awake, then, ye sons of AV aV.ttst
Schomberg, of Walker, be on your guard, " put yOUr of
in God, and keep your powder dry." Awake Yfi.,5°,,,m- of
the martyred Reformers, of Cranmer, of 'l4."''''''and
Latimer, for your altars and your homes, your wivliureb
your children, your country and your queen, your C roy
and your laws ; for freedom, for justice. Awairkth ye;
around the constitution and an open Bible., " ‘Tai—foog•
stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, be s"-
(L
At ou and continued cheering.) toove4
At the conclusion of the lecture, Mr. Nlcgeo ivy
, _
a vote of thanks to the Rev. W. F. Taylor for the
able and excellent lecture with which he had felrnw"
Association. *bleb
The Rev. G. L. IRELAND seconded the motion,
was carried by loud cheers. 00°4
Mr. J. B. WlLLielts moved the thanks of the
to Mr. Alderman Parker for his kindness in press Os
Mr. W. ROULBTON seconded the motion;
was carried with loud acclaim. „o„, sew
The assemblage then sung the National Anthem'
the meeting broke np.
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LIV_ERPOOLACA.DE2III-EXHIB---

SIXTII AND CONCLUDING NOTICE. rroSt
"On the Sands at Yarmouth," • 102, by Jong Zgigi 011
is a very sweetly-painted sea piece. The distance
managed, and the general treatment is good. 0100'
"Bragozze, on the Lagune of Venice," 133,byE. w' .decc3,
A.R.A. The scene of this picture is near the CO „. so
and the mode of its treatment shows the artist to Pcese-The
inconsiderable amount of skill in manipuleti°ll,.• cold'
water is translucent and beautiful ; but surely
chalky agglomeration of gusty white cloud* eau"lo,
held representative of the clear, intensely blue
sunny Italy.
" A Holy Well," 188 ; and " A Harvest Field," 3:loife
E. NICOL. Two tellingly expressive pictures a Dlsiotie
and manners. In the first, the feeling of deep elitl"`"
devotion, mixed with a touch of the ludicrous, it hageir
hit off. In the second, the reapers resting wolf they
frugal meal are disposed each to have enjoyment os_,4Epie,
best may find it. In the foreground is a youthfule'oes
who, having apparently " nothing else to do," hay '5ll
deeply in love with each other, and are obvinaioge
earnest converse, managed more by looks and, %lei'
than finding utterance in articulate sounds ; the
ness of the lovers has roused the spirit of mischief
the members of another group, one of whom, a hurl
by no means of the prepossessing order, is busy
turf at the more comely maiden, whose countena'
radiant with the

" Sidelong looks of love."
of eY
The grouping of this subject, and the excellence
pression depleted in the various participators in the
are graphically artistic and appropriate.
, A
Bright Summer's Day, Llyn Ddinas, Northi;
185, by A. W. WikstAns, is indeed a bright and
of
picture. It is full of warmth and balmy air.
pittare
" Fruit, &c.," 206, by GEORGE LANCE, is a
nd
still-life in every respect admirable. In drav7 foe'
painting it is beautiful. The• luscious, juicy, me__lll)lostre
contrasts charmingly with the hard glitter avi jot°
of the vessels of different kinds skillfullew!uct is, Di
the composition. Asa piece of colourin,s, tuts übje
all respects, excellent.
" The Spirit of the Mo
Stars," 440, by I. G. NAiso Disisamihsisgin.l4 tPh°eetre .g;
ject, which, generally ;Peaking; is fairly treated:‘,,,agh
grouping of the fir'-As is pleasing, and the colour, The
not powerful-
- rich, is sweet and in good harmonY•whole,
drawina- .PPearst "o be stiff, and. rather heavy- Rica'%
1....,ever, the picture indicates a well directed am.
tents,
and, if the work of a young aspirant to artistic ow'
it is highly encouraging. Divoion
" Emigrant Ships embarking Passengers ""ts
Sound," 514, by JOHN• CALLOW- In many resPerae cot of
picture is one of much excellence, The In he ship'
both the sky and water is good, but in group as as W
peoinngveythtehearidtiesat
ohfasclusinositnreessateidnhtihse fore-s.bayai:;otv -asatev,l,
painted in a manner happily-suggestive of 1"."...
as transparency.
" View of Upper Part of Loan Aactve,: 524, by C(74::11
FIELDING, is a charming picture, and one
ivP:srefes:::r
sterling merit. It embraces two most picturesque and
interesting objects, Ben Slarive and Buchaille
the whole scene is seveply truthful. In colour it
and the general effect is pleasing as well as
In the exbibition there is a numerous collec,t„'otiou
water-colour miniatures, with claims upon public al'ethose
varying greatly in degree. The.most attractive are
i_onz
from the pencil of Mr. W. W. SCOTT, foremost 111•:ti:"'
'which are-the two fine pictures,." Mrs. ?W.Wallaee.fe'well
214, and "-Thomas Webster, RA.," 218. These '`,iicote
drawn, well coloured, and expressive. They both of
much individuality of character. and convey the al`, the
being good likenesses. Before leaving the subject elated
miniatures, we must advert to a very cleverly-eleichod
portrait in chalk, No. 661, " Portrait of Master tool,
Pierce," by JOHN ROBERTSON; it is a pleasing, uag
and unassuming sketch, conveying a fine idea al
ingenuousness of childhood.
The-collection of pictures in the exhibition neeessale
contains many works, the merits of which we hat.% fee(
deemed it necessary to particularize. Of these, n° tic
being the productions of juvenile aspirants to
y pig
nown, possess indications of talent which eulturileacei
ripen into power, and the means of achieving excel(' as
others, and these not very limited in number,
but little promise ; while no. small collection of P''iat°
courtesy denominated pictures, have found their wskplal
the exhibition without adding to its character 01, otelf
of artistic genius. Such admissions are ullfer`ii; prL
only too common in all public exhibitions, spa wheccim-
bably remain unnecessary evils till the public a ccir.
folly aware that the quality of an exhibition does 00'
sist in the number or magnitude of coloured can
displayed upon its walls. 110
As a whole, we arelad to learn that the exhibitieW
seen well attended, and still continues to be 842,11. d fff
augurs well for the Academy's future prosneets'A spr,;
the progress of art in, Liverpool. An enlightenist''„
ciation of his labours is the breath of life to an ar ok--
spurs him on in the !career of honourable ambition,i,
n-
generous recognitioof intellectual labour, like 3le'
" is twice blessed, 19
It blesseth him that gives and him that tales.
Familiarity •with works of art, refines and nsil„sbof.,
mind, exalts the sentiments, and raises the thougul-ocil.,'",
the grossness of low and sensual pursuits, and u'oeef
pre-eminently deserving dmesmeunrviingty.theAssupapohumrt aannidzcinoung tileffiroopece,pioco
are happy to perceive that the exhibition is u°- 10,16,14
such a period of the evening as to render it 9 Poe 7,0
place of recreation to those whose labours durlreaor,,d
preclude them ilom studying and enjoying th,„e tusAtay
it contains, while business requires their atteulanl reP;lO
sincerely hope the sons and daughters of toil to
avail themselves of the opportunity thus held 01ieb
of enjoying•an intellectual treat, the effect of v,,Svitis„hs•
diffuse a calm and pleasing joy, uncontaminated ji,fj. of
feeling, and completely removed from the w-im'
sionate contention.
iffi
PRIZES FOR LEARNING -e,115
CREWE RAILWAY WO. aA •
° the
Ii is much to be regretted that so little is detioa or
Am
oses•
out the manufacturing districts for the ele_..„o-0 tita'
intellectual and moral character of the oper"-•_,c‘r„,e,2,
Much has been effected, it is true, by Meclisr,„ D'' The
tious, but still it may be doubted whothef. `-„oeclers',,,roles;
all cases, realised the expectations of their w-bas 101
szstem of lecturing, so generally adopted, esults,,ed
highly instructive and profitable, thou h the r
g been too
not have been so satisfactory aa could have olio ledge'
indeed, continued diligence and. persevering.sPkowAthe
necessary, in order to ensure real progress 1,,u jolecet tll-41
and moreover, a sufficient motive is required
individual to enter on a course of studyL oservio- pe,4rA
students in our I7niversities are stimulated Aft-' of tile;:ellf
prizes, scholarships and fellowships, and wunY ts 1"." cew'
manently benefited by substantial endowweth' the ha-4
which has sprung up, in recent times, threur'eunit.Pg
bined influence of steam and mechanical ii,,,.'gratifYooool'
remained comparatively neglected. ft is „'"flueral the
learn that the London and North western -DAA spin ;
pany have taken up this matter in a literalhosPtis.
Directors have recently resolved on wtriee,a,
in ati°4
annually among the young men, under eig
employment at Crewe, who shall pass
in a prescribed course of study. Thep sabe!: goaoaryty,
embrace science, English composition, ia_rt._ ools
at l
iseneddumoeremeir:eurrsotaf
and religion. Her Majesty's inspector of bt. WhiM
district has kindly undertaken to conduct the t,-!•,,;chite', for
and, to ensure a moral effect, each of the cretuandocezoot
be required to produce a certificate of Pctlio,,, 1114.
the bet_'s oppois;t.
the twelve months previous to the exauunU 10,180
distribution of prizes is to take place in Octo
lelpletg
. op
Arctic
LIEUT. S. G. CunsswEss, R.N., of the
ark of IT''o7o
ship Investigator, has received a pleasing resentA/i
amtiyoeftothwen,bol(rionugg'shL, ywnhni,chinwtashe..Pre„,:„,...tiortUolra,..l6
the last
fwree
gave an interesting narrative of the scenes er
circumstances
fpacmiculilya,rwlyhgorwateirtruptln,,.eAtioille
has been engaged since 1860.
riVrc /doll
and me
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LITETEARY AND PHILOSOPHICAL or, 0011
traordinary meeting of this societ was hell let, oft °
last week, in the Royal Institution, Colqiut ge.
some private business connected with the desirs..wW
the presidency of Dr. Dickenson, for the tr,,oo.'ietl,,,iiitt
amongst which was the consideration of tuF._,,es
of amalgamating the various learned soerl,elivAirdeo•
town. A valuable paper was read by Bob? the _ At'
ESCI FRS EI S &c the subject being
itst"a„it 0.
graphical Distribution of Testaceous Droll
vetsati put
lantie and neighbouring seas." A shoxt
sued, in which Mr. P. G. Smith, ME.,Y:4t4; ""
and Dr. Inman took part.