The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1854-02-28 00:00:00

CHESHIRE AND WALES.

CHESTER AND HOLYHEAD RAILWAY.—The traffic for
the week ending 19th February, 1854, was as follows :
Passengers, parcels, &c., per railway, £1970 9s. Sd. ;
steam-boats, £268 16s. 6d. ; total, £2239 Os. 2d.: goods,
£1409 2s. 10d. : total, including Carnarvon traffic, per
rail, £3379 12s. 6d. ; steam-boat, £268 16s. 6d. Cor-
responding week last year, per rail, £2971 15s. 3d. ; steam-
boat, £192 2s. ld. Increase, £484 lls. gd.

REPRESENTATION OP BIRKENHEAD IN PARLIAMENT.
—Birkenhead having been included in the new reform
bill introduced by Lord John Russell as one of the places
which will in future send a member to Parliament, the in-
habitants of that township are already on the qui eke for
a " fit and proper person to represent them." Mr. Brassey,
the eminent contractor, has been named.
PROTESTANT INSTITUTION TEA PARTT.—A soiree in
connexion with the Birkenhead Protestant Institution
took place on Thursday, in the Craven-rooms, Chester-
street. There was a very numerous attendance. An
ample supply of tea, with the usual substantial accompani-
ments, was provided. The Rev. D. Blakeney, incumbent
of Christ Church, Claughton, presided, and there were on
the platform the Rev. J. Blakeney, the Rev. H. Cooke,
and several other gentlemen interested in the society.
After tea the meeting was addressed by the chairman, Mr.
C. P. 3l`Carthy, the Rev. H. Cooke, and other gentlemen.
The leading topics of the speakers were the errors of
Romanism, and the doings of Cardinal Wiseman and Dr.
Cahill were also severely criticised. The proceedings ter-
minated with a vote of thanks to the chairman.
AN ImrosTmt.—At the Birkenhead police court, on
Thursday, a stout, able-bodied Irishman, named Edmund
Herbert, was charged with attempting to obtain parish
relief under false pretences. The prisoner had first come
to Birkenhead as an emigrant, but had been rejected at
the emigration depot in consequence of having practised
some deception, and on the 2nd instant he was removed
to Ireland. On the 18th he returned to the township,
and made application for relief to Mr. M'lsTierney, stating
that he had no food nor money. The relieving officer in-
sisted upon searching the applicant, when the fellow
demurred to this process of discovering his cash. Mr.
M`Nierney, however, persevered, and found concealed in
the man's clothes a sum of 275. He was then taken into
custody. The magistrate ordered him 21 days' hard
labour, and the money found in his possession to be ap-
propriated to defraying the expense incurred in his first
removal to Ireland.

BIRKENHEAD PHILOSOPHICALSOCIETT.—The monthly
meeting was held on Wednesday, in the Concert-room,
Hamilton-street ; Dr. Macdougal in the chair. The chair-
man said that the society originated about 51 years ago
amongst six or seven individuals, who went privately to
each other's houses, and discussed short papers and essays,
and circulated books. During that short space of time
the society had attained its present dimensions, when they
could hold public meetings, at which lectures were deli-
vered by gentlemen of acknowledged talent, and which
were attended by some of the most influential inhabitants
of Birkenhead. The society owed its prosperity to various
circumstances, and was indebted to several members, par-
ticularly to their late excellent president, Mr. Wills, who
had filled the duties of his office with great zeal and abi-
lity, and had devoted himself, both publicly and privately,
to its interests. At their private meetings they had ex-
pressed their sense of the obligation under which they
rested to Mr. Wills. He rejoiced that he had been made
the medium of presenting to their late president a testi-
monial of respect and esteem. The chairman then pre-
sented to Mr. Wills, in the name of the society, a beauti-
fully-executed French clock, which bore the following
inscription :—" Presented to John Wills, Esq., by the
members of the Birkenhead Philosophical Society, in ad-
miration of his talents as president of the society, 1852-3."
—Mr. Wills returned thanks in appropriate terms.—Mr-
Henry Case, Mr. Thomas Case, Mr. Gilbertson, and Mr.
Broadbent, were voted members of the society.—The Rev.
Dr. Baylee then delivered an able lecture on the " Origin
and Progress of Human Knowledge," which was listened
to with great attention.—Thanks having been voted to
him, the proceedings terminated.
BIRICINHEAD, LANCASHIRE, AND CHESHIRE JUNC-
TION RAILWAY.—The half-yearly meeting of this com-
pany was held on Saturday, at Birkenhead : Mr. Alderman
Bancroft presided. The report stated that the necessary
steps have been taken to obtain the sanction of parliament
to the agreement for the lease of the line to the London
' and North-western Company • and they avail themselves
of this opportunity to state that nothing has occurred to
alter the relations or disturb the good understanding be-
tween the two companies. The bills introduced by the
Shrewsbury and Chester and Great Western Companies,
the Dock Trustees, and others, so far as they are likely to
affect the interests of this company, will be carefully
watched. The net amount available for dividend is
£24,969 2s. 2d., and will give to the £3l share, 7s. • £27
10s. share, 6s. 103/4d.; £22 share, Os. theng a't the
rate of 2-1 per cent. per annum, payable on 6th March
next.—The Chairman, in moving the adoption of the
report, drew particular attention to the conduct of the
!I
Shrewsbury and Chester Company, which he described as
harsh and arbitrary towards the Birkenhead Company.—
Mr. Cattrall seconded the proposition.—Mr. Mill com-
plained that the statement of accounts was unsatisfactory,
and recommended that the capital account should be kept
separate from the general cash account.—Tbe Chairman
explained, that the form in which the accounts were made
out was the same which had been usual, for some time,
and which had been introduced by Mr. Cottam, of Man-
ehester.—The report was adopted, and a dividend of 21-
per cent. declared.

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TRIAL TRIP OP TUE OTTAWA.--The Canadian Steam
Navigation Company's new steaxner Ottawa, built by Mr.
John Laird, of Birkenhead, went out on a trial trip on
Saturday. She remained outside all day, and returned in
the evening. The wind war, strong from the N.W., and a
considerable sea running, so that there was an excellent
opportunity of testing er seafaring qualities and sailing
powers. The engine', which are by Fawcett, Preston,
and Co., worked in a most satisfactory manner, made
twenty-six revalutirins per minute, and were never slowed
or stopped to coo', bearings during the whole trial. The
Ottawa was abrf:ast the Rock Light at 10 26, a.m., and
reached the Be:11 Buoy at 11 22, a.m., being at the rate of
eleven knots 'an hour against a strong breeze right ahead,
thus provirig that the expectations formed of her speed
were not 'over estimated. The Ottawa is now loading in
Birkenlv.ad Dock, and will take her departure for Port-
land, tY,e Canadian winter port, on Thursday.

oßiGrrt..-AL CORRESPCANDENCE.

EDUCATION FOR THE BRITISH COLONIES.-
THE BAHAMAS.
LBTTBR

TO TIM EDITOR OP THE LIVERPOOL STANDARD.

" Far as the breeze extends and ocean rolls,
Survey our empire."

Ora,—The colony of the Bahamas consists of a vast
number of islands which stretch in a south-easterly
direetion 550 miles from the Cays of Grand Bahama, in
latitatle 27' 37" north, long. 79D 5" west, to the island of
Mayaguana and Inagua, in latitude 20° 55" north, long.
72° 40" west. Formerly the government extended to the
" Caicos" and " Turk's Island," but in 1848 they were
separated from it and joined to the government of
Jamaica. The islands were settled about 200 years ago,
but their population has undergone many changes during
that time. Many of the loyalist families in the United
States, after the revolutionary war, settled in the
Bahamas. Their climate is the best in the West Indies,
being, during the summer months, about the same tem-
perature as the Mauritius and Ceylon. During the
winter months the heat is delightful, and they would
afford a charming and salubrious retreat to numbers in
England and the United States, if their condition in this
respect was rightly known. Thousands of valetudinarians
in England might spend six months of the year in these
islands for recruiting their health, instead of going to
Madeira or Italy ; so might thousands from the ports of
the United States, where the people are afflicted with weak
hangs and other pulmonary complaints, for which the
salubrious climate of the Bahamas would prove of the
greatest benefit. But their condition in this respect has
been little known, for visitors in the islands are few. The
natives have improved much in their condition both in
morals and religion. Vice and immorality may yet be I
found among the negro population ; but the ministers of
religion have given to them such habits of order, decency, i
and even sobriety, along with feelings of religion, that
their condition is far above that of most colonies where
slavery has so lately existed. No one, Sir, can wit-
ness the administration of the Holy Sacrament in the
churches and chapels of Nassau without being forcibly
struck by the numbers, the decent appearance, and the
devout demeanour of the negroes and negresses as they
successively follow and kneel at the rails of the communion
table along with their white fellow-subjects. Governor
Gregory, touching upon this subject in his despatches for
1850 to Earl Grey, says " Nor is the fruit of the
unwearied exertions of the clergy invisible in our towns.
It is seen daily in the tranquillity of our streets, the
absence of riot and violence, the proper observance of the
Lord's Day—still more in the absence of serious crime.
Concubinage, indeed—one of the many legacies of slavery,
—still exists amongst the negroes to a lamentable extent ;
but it is gradually giving way to the marriage con-
tract, through the strenuous remonstrances of the
clergy." How fully does this substantiate what was.
said in one of my former letters about the negroes
in Jamaica, taken from the private correspondence
of a gentleman at present living in it ? Yet, with all this,
we have great reasons to hope for a better state of things
among them, for the negro's nature still manifests that
it has some moral good left in it, as our first parent Adam
had when driven from Eden for his disobedience. But
the negro's moral nature, like that of all other races of
mankind, is a mere relic of what it was before sin was
committed ; just as a ruin in Greece or Persepolis may-1
still serve to show the traveller what the temple or palace.
was in the days of Pericles, or the Persian emperors..
Lovely are the ruined relics of Greece and Persia still to
travellers; and lovely still are the. emenations of goodness
from mankind to the moralist ; and the more so if culture
has not been given, and bad examples set. Speaking
thus, I do it in a human, moral sense, and not in a theo-
logical one. The high, pure standard of the latter one
teaches us to say, with the Psalmist, that our nature is
above all things deceitful and wicked. This we are told
by the Psalmist, and not in his haste either, as when he
told us we were all liars. But we can speak in a Platonic,
or moral philosophy sense, and in such a one we can rejoice
in any acts of goodness manifested by our kind, in any
country or in any clime ; just as we can in an ancient
ruin ; where'er 'tis seen, no matter where," "in Britain,
or in other lands," it suffices to tell us what the temple
was in its pristine days; and so do acts of moral ,00dness
done by the moral relic still in our nature ; they serve to
exalt the Christian's views of his state of purity and inno-
cence before the fall. They have also served to enable the
speculative philosopher to build up systems of hypothetical
reasoning upon our moral nature, and sense of right and
wrong ; the personal melon and tram of men in society.
A gratifying thing to remark is, that a spirit of bro-
therly love is entertained by the inhabitants of one island
towards those of the others ; this was most remarkably
evinced, not very long ago, by the negro planters of St.
Salvador: no sooner did they hear of the great tornado
at Nassau, than they, one and all, contributed their mite,
and sent up twenty bushels of corn as their subscription
towards the relief of their suffering brethren—a striking
example of Christian charity emanating from the first dis-
covered land in the Western World, showing that they
appreciate the commands, "Be ye kindly and affectionate
one towards another,"—" Let brotherly love prevail."
The religious establishments of the Bahamas are upon
a scale highly creditable, both to the island legislature
and the imperial parliament at home. The number of
the clergy belonging to the English Church is eleven ;

they are under the general superintendence of the Lord I
Bishop of Jamaica, who visits the colony once every two
or three years. They are more immediately under the
supervision of his lordship's " commissary," who holds a
commission from the British Crown as Archdeacon of the
Bahamas, with a salary of £lOOO, paid him out of the im-
perial treasury at home. In Nassau and its suburbs,
comprising a population of about 8000 persons, there are 1
twelve places of worship. Of these, five belong to the
English Church, one to the Free Kirk of Scotland, three
to the Wesleyans, two to the Baptists of England, and
one to the local Independent Baptists of the Bahamas.
Most of the out islands have places of worship in
them. The members of the Church of England are
in a minority in the islands. This is in consequence
of the lateness of the period when their missionaries ar-
rived, and the zeal with which the Baptists and Methodists
have laboured ; the latter had cultivated the ground before
the others arrived, and impressed deeply upon the negroes
the peculiar tenets of their societies. For a considerable
time a strong spirit of animosity pervaded the clergy in
the colony towards one another, through the parochial ,
burial grounds. The Presbyterians and Baptists claimed
an equal right with the clergy of the English Church in
its ceremonial use, for the purposes of burial. Angry and
prolonged was the contention among them, in consequence
of these rival claims. The Colonial Legislature took up
the question at last, and passed an act which threw open
to the public all burial grounds (not being bona fide
churchyards)-to the ministers of all religious denomina-
tions in the colony. To this bill the Lord Bishop of
Jamaica gave his entire assent; and in his charge to his
clergy, 21st March, 1850, he pointed out to them their
duties of acquiescing in the arrangement made by the Le-
gislature. In the " signs of the times," said his lordship,
I think I discover more of the bow than of the cloud ;
alluding to the settlement of the question upon its present
condition. The course which he recommended them to
pursue was one of consistency and conciliation—more
strongly attached to the performance of their duties than
to the enjoyment of their privileges. The principles of
order, of charity, of respect to the laws, and of entire
subjection to the spirit of the gospel of peace, were to be
the principles to guide them, and then they would endea-
vour to allay the excitement and revengeful feelings which
had been kindled and existed all around them. Finally,
said his lordship, in conclusion, "Be ye all of one mind,
having compassion to one another ; love as brethren ; be
pitiful ; be courteous : not rendering evil for evil, nor rail-
ing for railing, but, contrariwise, blessing." He finished
his charge with the above appropriate expressions, and his
clergy have acted upon them.
The local Legislature appropriates annually upwards of
one-fourth of the revenue of the colony for the purposes of
religion, education, and charity. The sums given for each
of the above stand thus :—£2,923 for religion ; £9lO for
education ; £1,550 for the poor : total, £0,383. Whole
revenue of the colony, £25,057.
The following sums show how the clergy of the English
Church are paid by the colony :
Rector of Christ's Church, Nassau, £273 Bs. 9d., with
a parsonage house and £7O from parliament.
Rector of St. Matthew's, £270 16s. Bd., and £52 for ,
house rent, with £7O from parliament.
Rectors of St. Anne's, £l5O, and £3l for house rent,
with £l5O from the Society for Propagating the Gospel.
Curate of St. Agnes, £l2B.
Curate of St. Mary's, £93 168., with his salary as Gar-
rison Chaplain.
Rector of St. John's, Harbour Island, £260 Ss. 4d.,
with £2O for house rent.
Rector of St. Paul's, St. Salvador, £l5O, with £lOO per
year from the above society.
Rector of St. David's, Long Island, £l5O.
Rector of St. Patrick's, Elurtheror, £l5O.
Rector of St. Peter's, Abaco, £l5O.
Missionary at St. Stephen's, Grand Bahama, £lOO a
year from a colonial church fund.
The Minister of the St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church is
paid by the colony £260 Bs. 4d., with £52 for house rent.
The Baptist and Wesleyan Ministers are paid by their
own societies at home.

This is a bright prospect to look upon.
The general control of all the public schools is vested
in a board, which meets once a month, the governor gene-
rally presiding over their meetings.
At first, all ministers of religion in the island were
members of the board, but it was found to work badly,
for they began to squabble about doctrinal points, most
seriously, and retarded very much the proceedings. They
are no longer members of the board. It now consists of
lay members only, five in number, of whom the governor
is one, and the other four belong to the executive council.
They have a secretary, who keeps minutes of the proceed-
ings. Mr. Doyle, a gentleman once practising at the
English bar, but now at the Bahamian, fills the
office most efficiently, giving nearly the whole of
his time to its duties, for which he only gets £6O per
year. A master had to be sent for from England to go
over the many islands forming the colony, and visiting
the schools, and reporting thereon to the board. Ile has
a salary of £2OO per annum given to him, and his travel-
The expenses paid.
board now maintains 36 schools, which have in
them 1,736 children under tuition, nine-tenths of whom
are coloured or black children. Their schools are orga-
nised upon the plan of the British and Foreign School
Society, where the buildings are such as to admit of it,
but a great many of them will not allow of it being fully
carried out ; for where the school-rooms are broad enough
they are deficient in length ; thus the desks go within
two feet of the walls, so that one person has barely room
to pass, and should another be coming in the opposite
direction, then there is not room for them, but one must
go in till the other passes. Thus the old dame school
plan of " shift for yourself " has to be carried on in them.
The teachers are not as efficient as they should be, though
the board has made every exertion which their limited
means would allow of to bet them. Money was even sent
to take out two young men from the normal school of
Glasgow ; and many of the teachers have been turnedm
away as inefficient. But still before teachers can ak_
schools effective they must have suitable buildings
t
This the board has not the means of doing _ _ _ g
though the cost is not great. A good substsrripbalVes n
of 59 feet by 96 could be put up for. 200 dolla•
perreescetednt,
the colony have expressed their wilruignees to 'do this by

contract. Thetimber could be bought at Harbour Ulan&
for 20 dollars per 1000 feet. Thus the expense would not
be very great. The board employs 35 teachers, to who=
they give; £1,051., being .the aggregate of their salaries:
The number of children who attend their schools is 1,735,
of whom 988 are boys and 748 girls. In respect to the
;
attainments of these, they give 1,106 as those who are able
to spell, 992. read, 428 write in books, and 633 on :dates
873 arein the simple rules of arithmetic, and 201 in the
campound and higher rules ; 486 are instructed in gram-
mar, us. in geography ; 308 are taught needlework, 16
tailoring, 14 shoemaking.

I am, sir, yours, &c.,
JAMBS LISTEL.
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Liverpool,.Feb, ?41864.

APPALLING SELIPTVI2ECK,

A horrible story has been brought home to Stuiderland-
BbyonatheDeabarq.uoefCLiabvae,rpoin the aTilouentßoofnathDeae losssoofedthefshirorrip,
Havana in charge of a pilot, and soon after getting out,.
fell in with bad weather. During the night of
.Monday,
Jan. 23. a tremendous sea struck the vessel, causing her
to tremble violently. All hands were lashed to the pumps,.
and pumped.till they became useless, and the water had
got to within- three feet of the main deck. Presently a
heavy lurch threw the captain and four men overboard,
and the sea washed everything out of the cabin and stores
at the same time—not a morsel of bread, or a drop of
water, was left. The weather was frightful. They
managed to get an old sail over the stump of the mizen-
mast, and lash, themselves there, although they expected
every. moment that the poop would go to pieces. They-
remained in that situation all that day and night. Theta
we have the following fearful diary :
Tuesday, Jan. 24.—The gale still blowing as hard as
ever, with a terrific sea constantly breaking over the ship..
A sharp look-out was kept the whole day, but nothing was.
seen.

Thursday, Jan. 26.—Spread a tarpaulin to catch some
rain water, as a few showers were passing, but did not
succeed, owing to the sea breaking over all. Broke down
the ceiling; of the cabin, in the hopes of finding some
crumbs of bread or something else, but in vain—none
were to be found. It was then the third day that they
had not tasted. food or water. Towards night some of the
men complained of thirst, but remained quite reasonable'
and manageable.
Friday,. Jan. 27.—At daylight saw a barque, not more
than thre©•miles from the wreck ; but they either did not
or would, not take notice of the wreck. They were unable
to restrain. themselves from drinking salt wager. In the
course of the- day a rat was caught, and divided equallx
among them. _

Saturday, Jan. 2S.—Drank large quantities of salt
water during the day, besides chewing lead and bits of
rope..

-Sunday, Jan. 29.—Saw two ships not more than three
miles from them. Strange as it may appear, neither or
them took any notice of their awful position ; they passed
so close that they distinguished all the sails, spars, 8-,c.
The horrors of starvation now broke upon them, and the
thirst was almost maddening. They, towards night, dis-
covered a kitten, which had crawled out from below ; it
was instantly killed, and greedily devoured. Symptoms
of insanity presented itself among some of the men. They
were still without water, and all in a very exhausted state;
their legs and feet began to swell.
Monday, Jan. 30.—The weather nothing abated. Drink-
ing immense quantities of salt water.
Tuesday, Jan. 31.—Most of them now began to despair;
some were delirious, and others commenced talking about
sacrificing one of the number to save the rest from being
starved to death. The men proposed they should draw
lots to decide who it should be. At five o'clock in the
evening saw a large ship standing to the N.W. A sharp
look-out was kept, expecting to be relieved in the morn-
ing; but, alas! they were doomed to disappointment; the
ship was ought of sight.
Wednesday, Feb. I.—The men now drew lots. One
poor fellow, named James Lilley, who appeared to be in
a dying state, offered himself to save the rest. Mr.
M`Leod interfered, and cheered them up with the prospect.
of being soon relieved. No water.

Thursday, Feb. 2.—The weather moderating. The men
were now become unmanageable. They were determined
to have the dying man sacrificed. The poor fellow hact-
offered to do the deed himself, and he cut his arms in two
places to bleed to death, but no blood came. The men
afterwards surrounded him, and one of them cut his
throat. Mr. M`Leod says the scene that followed was
most horrible—too horrible to detail.
Friday, Feb. 3.—Many of the men franticly mad, and
crawling about the deck in a shocking state ; the remainder
were nearly prostrate, and unable to move. Weather
moderate.

Saturday, Feb. 4 (twelfth day without food or water).—
Mr. M`Leod and two men were the only portion of the
crew who were able to get about. The whole of the
remainder were perfectly prostrate, and among them four
quite deranged. All, in fact, were fast sinking, and could
not possibly have survived another day, the immense
quantity of salt water they drank increasing their suffer-
ings to a frightful degree. At about nine o'clock a vessel
was observed through the haze. The vessel proved to be
the Cuba, of Sunderland, bound to Swansea, from
Coquimbo, Captain G. F. Organ, master. By one o'clock
they succeeded in getting all on board. Those who were
insane were carried below, and put in a roomy clean, and
comfortable aft-deck, whilst the others were placed in the
forecastle, with a fire and everything suitable for their
condition. The moment they came on board, a little
boiled rice and barley water were administered to them ;
they were then washed in warm water, and dry clothes
put on them. One of them, however, Samuel Blanc, the
cook, died almost immediately he was brought on board.
Four others died in a few days after, notwithstanding
1 every possible means were taken to save their lives. They
I had continued insane the whole time, and died raving
I
mad. The remainder—Mr. Duncan M`Leod, chief mate;
Thomas Phillips, second made ; Benjamin Mooney, John
Doherty, William Harrison, John Naylor, and Charles
Philpotts, seamen—all recovered, and were landed at
Swansea on Thursday last.

[ADVERTISEMENT.]
HOBBS'S LOCKS PICKED.
TO THE EDITOR OF THE MORNING) ADVERTISER.
Sra,—About a year and a half ago I obtained one of Hobbs's
Patent Protector Locks, and, after carefully examining its
construction. I felt convinced that I could pick it. I then
prepared suitable instruments, and picked the lock in five
minutes; this I did again and again ; the third time it occu-
pied only one minute and a-half. I also picked another lock
about two months since. Hearing the week before last that
a paper on locks was to be read at the Institution of Civil
Engineers, by Mr. Hobbs, I requested my employer, Mr.
Chubb, to allow me to operate on Mr. Hobbs's locks in such
a manner as to prove to the world, beyond anY doubt, how
easily they may be picked. Mr. Chubb then, on Friday, the
10th of this month, put into my hands one of Hobbs's locks,
sealed up. the only access to the interior of it being through
the keyhole. I had to make fresh instruments for this lock.
I commenced operating upon it on Monday morning, and in
two hours I succeeded in picking it. I neither saw the key
nor the interior of this lock. I then picked two other of
Hobbs's locks. under the circumstances detailed in thefollow-
ing certificate :
London 20, 1854.
"On the 13th of February, Dr." rid Feb. Lobb a Mr. S. Maw,
called at the shop of Messrs. Hobbs and Company, Cheap--
side, and asked for, and purchased, two of Hobbs's best
Patent Protector Locks,' with different keys. Each lock was
accompanied by a label, stating that the peculiarity of these
locks consists in the arrangement of the tumbler stump, it
being attached to a moveable piece that works under the bolt,
thereby preventing the possibility of ascertaining the proper
position of the tumblers, which renders the lock secure
against picking.' The locks were then taken to Messrs.
Liddiard and Co., Friday-street, where the bolt of one was
locked out with its own key; the lock was then enveloped in
paper' and sealed with the seals of Messrs. Liddiard, Sheriff,
and Lobli, the key-hole only being left open. This lock was
placed in the hands of John Goater the same evening, who
returned it picked (still sealed up as when given to him), on
Wednesday, the 15th February. The second lock wet then
sealed in the same manner by Dr. Lobb, Mr. Copeland, and
Mr. Arthur Lobb. This was delivered into John Goatees
hands, at nine o'clock on Thursday morning, who picked and
returned it (sealed as when given to him) at three o'clock the
same afternoon. The keys of the first lock still remain
sealed up in the custody of Mr. Sheriff; and those of the
second in that of Mr. Arthur Lobb. Both these locks were
fairly picked by the use of certain instrowents,solely through
the key-holes, and neither previously nor since has the on-
dersigned,..John Golder, seen either the keys or. theinterior
of the locks.
"
for tWheeirtuhteh uonf dtehrse iganbedove,
satappetemndenotu. rsosigniaratuureseac,htootrounecihs
concerned therein :

"S. MA.vv, 11, Aldersgate-street. •
"J. M. CoPBLAXD, 2, Vernon-place, Bloomsbury-square.
" WI Luis' Loan, 12, Aldersgate-street.
"G. W. SHBRIPP, 61, Friday-street.
". Wm. Li DDIARD, 61, Friday-street.
" Arra us Loan, Stock Exchange.
"JOHN GOA.TER, 14, St. James's-walk." -
In order to show there was no unfairness in the way I picked
these locks, I explained the manner in which It was done to
Mr. Carpmael, of Lincoln's-inn ; and on Friday last, Mr.
Carpmael purchased a lock at Mr. Hobbes shop, which he
sealed. mined:gave to ass; this I picked the same afternoon.
It wasnot my intention to have explained the manner which
I adopted in picking these "Unpicked American Locks;"
but, upon second consideration, the plan being so simple,
easy, and certain in its results, and knowing that the fact of
their having been picked would set many. to try their har.dii
at it, that it was sure to be discovered, induced me to alter
my mind therefore, I described one of the methods at the
Institution of Civil Engineers, on Tuesday last = it simply
consists in the application of a piece of watch-spring and two
common picks.—l am, Sir, your obedient servant,
JOHN GOATER.
14, St. James's-walk, Feb. 23, 1854.

Tan Tturrn.—A new and very curious invention con-
nected with Dental Surgery has been introduced by Mr.
Howard, of 17, George-street, Hanover.squsre, London; it is
the production of an entirely new description of Artificial
Teeth, fixed by his new patent system of self-adhesion and
capillary attraction, without springs, wires, or ligatures.
They to perfectly resemble natural teeth, as not to be dis-
tinguished from the originals by the closest observer. They
will never change colour or decay, and will be found very
superior to any teeth ever before used. This method ddes.°°‘.
require the extraction of roots, or any painful o
ever, and from the nature of the materials used, the most
perfect fit is obtained, and they are guaranteed to restoreace
ticulation and mastication. The invention is of igt° should
to many persons, and those who are interested I ,
dentist.
avail themselves of Mr. Howard's skill as a
NZA.—
COrOLIS, COLDS, BLONCITITIS, AND I:7nd damn air,
During the prevalence of unsettled weather,fngasd thewindpipe
the glottis (at the upper part of the windoiDe, e.duany extends
peration wnosart
itself, take an inflammatory action,
• along the mucous coat until it reaches°
t a distressing cough,
'which penetrate the lungs, Riving wlnnArbronchial tubes
ofrtilee cflest, and often, if un-
expectoration, spasmodic pains ~i,,,,e, In other cases,
checked, ending in fatal pulmonsrY .
tbe sinuses of the head and
the inflammatory action occurs
stinging sensation at the ex .
face, causing watery eructation,
the epidemic termed filfigeni.
of the mucous membranes
extent. It commences as a
middle-aged, and
.continuesscr
sed
every winter with. es ,
neously, called
Hooper 'a Physician's
candidly stated
know any effectua
work was comm
BRANDS 5 0t r conga,
nrednes of the eyes and a
reniity of the nostrils. 'This is
Bronchitis is inflammation
high lines the bronchi in its whole
which
common cold in the young and
month or two, and returns
severity. It is sometimes erro-
and sometimes asthma ; in
eVade Mecum, edited by Dr. Ryan, it is
that they (the medical profession) did not
. l
edl t rag ant
emwe substance
listi been risn;t
raoi
dnucece tab, --a t
, nnoricHlAL SEDATIVE : the influence of this sub-
stancethe glottis inflammatory action
causing cough. First soothing and epiglottis (the
organs of voice), its sedative influence passes along the
pursues e. exact track of the infla
mucous lining of the windpipe unto the bronchi, allaying
pulmonary irritation, giving ease and comfort to the chest,
and restoring the voice to its accustomed clearness and power.
This medicine is without doubt the only cure for these dis-
orders. Since its introduction, it has been rapidly supplant-
ing every other preparation administered for pulmonary
disorders. The proprietors strongly urge the Medical Pro-
fession, Chemists, and others, to introduce it to the afflicted.
It is sold by most respectable Chemists, and by all the Agent,
1 for Brande's Burnet,

australia.

Will have rlevateh,
For HOBART TOWN,
),,?!..y:1, The beautiful Brithsh.huilt Clipper Ship
TEM PLEMAN,
Wird-ram ELLts, Commander;
Sr tons; A 1 at Lloyd's 12 years; copper fastened and cop-
pered ; is a well known, very fast sailing, and superior
-conveyance : loading in the Salthouse Dock.—Apply to
'Messrs. JOSHUA. PROWSE and Co.. or to
COTES4YORTH, 4tiYNNE, and LYNE.

iVarranted first vessel.—Having a large portion of her cargo
engaged, will hare immediate despatch.
For SYDNEY, N.S.W.,
i*.% The remarkably fine Britisii-bnilt clipper Barque
PORTIA,
• Captain JAMBS CAMPBELL ;
-33.6 tons register; A"1 at Lloyd's, being only one year old;
-and in every point a most eligible conveyance : loading in
*he Prince's Dock.—Apply to
COTESWORTIL WYNNE, and LYNE.
The above vessel has excellent accommodation for two or
-three cabin passengers.

GOLDEN" LINE OF AUSTRALIAN PACKETS.
For SYDNEY, calling at MELBOURNE to
land Passengers only.
The noted Clipper Ship
MILES BARTON,
W. KELLY, Commander ;
A 1 at Lloyd's ; 1014 tens register; made her last passage to
Melbourne in eighty-two days; and is a most desirable con-
veyance for goods and passengers.—Apply to
MILLERS and THOMPSON,
4, Drury-lane.

THE "LIVERPOOL" LINE OF AUSTRALIAN PACKETS.
ESTABLISHED IN 1848.
To sail shout the sth of March.
For MELBOURNE, direct,
b,e,f,3•,. The very fine A 1 Ship JAMES CARSON,
JAMES K LGOUR, Commander ;
~.r..- 1064 tons register; 1800 tons hurthen. This ship
Itan very superior accommodation for Cabin, Second Cabin,
smcl Intermediate Passengers ; and is a most favourable con-
veyance for goods. Fares .el 6 16s. and upwards.—For further
particulars apply to
JAMES M. WALTHEW, 46, Chapel-street, Liverpool.

THE " FOX" LINE or PACKETS.

For MELBOURNE, GEELONG, and
SYDNEY,
The magnificent Packet-ship AFRICA,
H. O'NEILL, Commander ;
tons; A l at Lloyd's ; a regular trader.
Superb accommodation for Saloon, Second Cabin, Interme.
sliate„ and Third Class Passengers.
_ _

For Rates apply to Messrs. MAGEE and JAS. LEVINGSTON,
4Dwners ; or to HENRY FOX, 2, King-street, Liverpool,

"EAGLE" LINE OF PACKETS FOR AUSTRALIA.
To the consignment of BRIGHT BROTHERS, and Co., Mel-
bourne, who provide Steamers and Lighters for Landing
their Passengers, Luggage, and Cargo, immediately on the
Vessel's arrival in Hohson's Hay.
For MELBOURNE, PORT PHILIP,
Taking one class of Passengers only,
044 The splendid teak-built Shin W I WAN! MONEY,
1700 tons,—W. SREENE, Commander,
End of February.
_A limited number cf passengers will be taken in the poop. at
—425 and £3O, for which the accommodation is most superior.
For MELBOURNE, forwarding passengers to SYDNEY and
-ADELAIDE, end of March, the well-known splendid Clipper
Ship " ALBATROSS,"-1700 tons burtben,—Wm. Ggves,
Commander.—Apply to the Owners,
GIBBS, BRIGHT, and Co., Liverpool.

STEAM TO AUSTRALIA.
The GREAT BRITAIN,
B. R. SLATHERS, Commander,
'ft
• 4%07111 Will positively be despatched for KIEL-
BOURNE, PORT PHILIP, in MARCH,
"booking passengers for SYDNEY, ADELAIDE, LAUNCESTON,
and GEELONG, The last passage of 65 days out, and 71 days
lane, after having been detained at St. Vincent three days
en the outward, and four days at Falkland Islands on the
immeward voyage, will be shortened this time by her going
from Liverpool to Melbourne direct, as it is intended that she
shall touch nowhere; and in no vessel can the same comfort
stud security be obtained.
GIBBS, BRIGHT, and CO., Liverpool.

Num.—Passengers per GOLDEN ERA must embark on
MONDAY, the 13th March, and have their Luggage along-
side the Vessel on the 9th, 10th, £119(1 11th of March.
I" WHITE STAR" LINE OF AUSTRALIAN PACKETS.
Will be (I, spatehed on the 13th March.
For MELBOURNE, PORT PHILIP.
landing Passengers and their Luggage at the Wharf, and also
,forwarding them, at the expense of the Ship, to Sydney,
Adelaide, and Geelong,
- The magnificent new and fully armed Clipper Ship
•
kiara, GOLDEN ERA,
1,635 tons register,
J. T. PEAT, Commander,
This fine Ship, one of the fastest of the Australian Fleet, is
Vrtted up for the accommodation of passengers in such a
manner as will secure every comfort on the voyage. No ex-
Tense will be spared to render the sanitary arrangements of
lbe most perfect character, her great height between decks
"(upwards of eight feet) placing at the disposal of the owners
every facility for accomplishing that most essential requisite
%of a passenger Ship—thorough and perfect ventilation. Sa-
loon Passengers cannot fail to appreciate the accommodations
in the GOLDEN ERA. The State-rooms are fitted with every
_regard to comfort, and, at the came time, in point of elegance,
not to be excelled in any vessel afloat. Baths are also pro-
vided. Captain Peat has had fifteen years' experience in the
Australian passenger trade. The GOLDEN ERA. will carry an
experienced Surgeon.—Apply to the Owners,
PILKING'FON and WILSON,
Commercial-buildings, Water-street.
N.B.—This Ship carries a Chaplain, under the auspices of
-the Society for the Propagation of the Gospel in Foreign Parts.

The Undersigned are thankful to state that, although their
Line,since its establishment, has conveyed more Passengers
to Australia than any other in the Kingdom, no Ship be-
longing to it has ever put back or met with any accident,
_notwithstanding their Ships have made the most remarkable
passages on record, viz.: Marco Polo, first voyage, left Li-
verpool for Melbourne 4th July, 1852, arrived back 26th
December, 1852 ; voyage, including detention abroad, 5
months and 21 days. Second voyage, left Liverpool 13th
March, arrived back 13th September,—including detention
abroad, 6 months. Indian Queen, first voyage, left Liver-
pool for Melbourne 17th May, arrived back 27th November;
voyage, including detention abroad, 6 months 10 days.
Carries a full Band of Music, as well as Chess, Backgammon,
and Draft Boards, for the amusement of the passengers.
"BLACK BALL" LINE OF AUSTRALIAN PACKETS.
Being the only regularly.established Line of
Clippers sailing between
LIVERPOOL and MELBOURNE,
g. 14.! Forwarding Passengers to ADELAIDE, SYDNEY,
~=-7.,7-..GEELONO, and LAUNCESTON, at Ship's Expense.
All Passengers and Luggage landed on the Wharf.
These Ships are all constructed Ly the First Builders of the
Day, including M‘KAy, of Boston, and HALL, of Aberdeen.
Ship, Reg. Bur. Capt. Date.
SALDANH A, new.... 1550.. 3000.. FINLAY.... Mar. 1
NORWOOD 1527.. 2500.. PRICE .... April 1
LIGHTNING, new 2000.. 3500.. FORBES.... April 15
110 LIVER LANG, new 1275.. 2500.. MANNING May 1
CHAMEIONoFTHE SEAS}
2280.. 3500.. NEWLANDS June 1
new
MARCO POLO 1625.. 3000.. M`DoN HELL July 1
JAMES BAINES, new 24(10.. 4000.. GARDNER.. Aug. 1
INDIAN QUEEN. 1040.. 2000.. MILLS Sept. 1
ELIZ. HARRIS:)N, new 1404.. 2600.. JACKSON .. Oct. 1
BONNIE JEAN, new Aber. }
Been Clipper 2000.. 3000.. MTARTH Y. Nov. 1
SCHOM BERG, new 2300. 3500.. DAG Dec. 1
The above Ships are of the largest class, are commanded by
men of experience and ability, who will take every precaution
to promote the health and comfort of the Passengers. They
also carry experienced Surgeons.
Drafts and Exchange for any amount, at sight, on Mel-
- .bourne, Sydney and Adelaide.
.For terms of Freight, Passage, &c., apply to the Owners,
JAMES BAINES and CO.,
6, Cook. street, Liverpool.
N.B.—All the Ships of this Line will continue, as heretofore,
lo take Steam as far as practicable.

"anittb tatrs.

LOADING BERTH SOUTH SIDE WATERLOO DOCK.

"BLACK STAR" LINE OF PACKETS.

LIVERPOOL TO NEW YORK.

Packet of the Elk March.

The fine first-class American Packet-ship
•.°'

CORNELIA,

J . F. FRENCH, Commander ;

*C64 tons register ; copper-fastened and coppered ; and
—wren-known as a first-rate conveyance for Goods.—Apply to
C. GRIMSHAW and Co.
Goods will be received till Midnight of the 4th proximo.

BENRY CLAY, CAtmluxs, will be the aucceedinr Packet.
WANTED, a SURGEON for the HENRY CLAY.

The Rate of Freizlit by these Steamers is .'6 Sterling per
Ton measurement, until further notice.
Freight must be paid in advance on Goods consigned to
order, unless the naule of the Consignee is given at the
'time of Shipment, and upon all Goods when the amount
included in one Bill of Lading does not exceed Six Pounds
sterling.
:1173- The Rate of Chief Cabin Passage be these ,~reamers is
Thirty Pounds, reserving Fora• of the largest State-rooms
in the PACIFIC for Families, for which an Extra Price will
be charged.
'These Steamers have superior accommodation for a limited
number of Second Cabin Passengers, at ..t'2o each, including
Provisions.
..A.ll Parcels charged 55. and upwards, according to size.

ZTNITED STATES MAIL STEAMERS BETWEEN
LIVERPOOL AND NEW YORK.
TheS tea tn-sli pscom prisin gthis Line are the
ATLANTIC Capt. WEST.
* PACIFIC Capt. NYE.
ARCTIC Capt. LUCE.
am, BALTIC Capt. COMSTOCK .
These Vessels are appointed to sail as follow :
FROM LIVERPOOL. 1854.
PACIFIC WEDNESDAY, Bth March.
WEDNESDAY, 22nd March.
WEDNESDAY, sth April.
WEDNESDAY, 19th April.
WEDNESDAY, 3rd May.
WanNEsoa.v, 17th May.
WEDNESDAY, 31S1, May.
And every alternate WEDNESDAY.
PRONI NEW YORK. 1854.
PACIFIC ..........SATURDAY, 18th February.
... ......... SATURDAY, 4th March.
............ SATURDAY, 18th March.
............ SATURDAY, Ist April.
SATURDAY, 15th April.
SATURDAY, 29th April.
SATURDAY, 13th .
And every alternate SATURDAY.
joq
.B ci Goods for the PACIFIC can be taken after Two
o'clock, p.m., on TUESDAY next, the 7th March, nor
can P,,rcels be received after Six o'clock on the Evening of
!bat day.
Freight on Goods, payable at New York, Is charged at the
rate 0(.84.80 to the pound sterling. Dogs Five Pounds each.
An experienced Surgeon is attached to each ship.
The Owners of these Ships will not be accountable for
Gold, Silver, Bullion, Specie, Jewellery, Precious Stones or
Metals, unless Bills of Lading are signed therefor, and the
-value thereof therein expressed.
No Berth secured until the Passage-money is paid.
Steam-ships ply regularly between New York and Charles-
lon, Savannah, Havannah, Jamaica, New Orleans, and
Chagres. Goods destined for any of these ports, and ad-
dressed to E. K. COLLINS and Co., New York, by the above
steamers, will be forwarded with despatch and economy.
C 3- Passengers will he charged freight on their personal
amggage when it exceeds half a ton measurement.
ror 'Freight or Passage apply to Messrs. E. K. CorAixs
and Co., New York ; JOHN MUNROE and Co., 26 ue
INotre Dame des Victoires, Paris; G. H. DRA PE R, Havre;
SlTsett sr; KENNARD and Co., 27, Anstin-friars, London ; or to
The steam.tulttltarmNpa, SHIPLEY, and CO., Liverpool.
ny's Boa't 'SAMSON will leave the
I.anding-stage, Georges Pierhead, at Twelve o'clock, Noon,
Weormso4y, the Bth March, with the pawner* for
.-4130 rAcule,

Moire '*tatt%.

TAPSCOTT'S' LINE OF PACKETS
For. NEW YORK.
,kr •67 With immediate despatch.
The fine new American Packet-ship
COOSAWATTEE,
z . T. PAXTON, Master ;
1150 tons register. This magnificent ship, now on her 'first
voyage, is unsurpassed for strength or speed, and is a most
desirable conveyance for goods.—For terms of freight apply to
• W. TAPSCOTT and CO., Old Hall,
35, Oldhall-street.

TAPSCOTT'S AMERICAN PACKET OFFICES,
GENERAL OFFICE.. OLD HALL, OLDHALL-STREET.
PASSENGER Oi7FICE.. ST. GEORGE'S-BUILDINGS,
REGENT-ROAD.
The following
FIRST-CLASS PACKETS
4 will be despatched on their appointed dam as
under:—
;elr. For NEW YORK.
,

To sail.
FOREST KING, ALLEN 2000 tons.. Ist March.
SHERIDAN, CLARKE 2000 tons.. llth March.
COOSAWATTEE (new), J. PAXTON 2000 tons.. 12th March.
A. Z., CHANDLER 1800 tons..
WEST POINT. MULLINER 2000 tons..
ANDREW FOWER, HOLBERTON 2OOO tons..
CONTINENT. E. B. DRUMMOND.— 2000 tons..
ALBION (new) 2OOO tons..
____

,
KOSSUTH. DAWSON 2250 tons..
SHAMED( 'K (new), DOANE 3OOO tons..
EMPIRE, ZEREGA 2000 tons..
EMMA FIELDS, CROWELL 2OOO tons..
ROSCIUS, E. W. FOSTER

CAMBRIA, PERRY 2500 tons.
RICHARD MORSE, DINSMORE 2000 tons

KENNEBEC, SMITH lBOO tons..
CENTURION, Coomrss 2OOO tons..
E. Z., HARTSHORNE lBOO tons..
SIDDONS, BRIGGS lBOO tons..
COI PROMISE, ZEREGA 2OOO tons..
DREADNOUGHT, SAMUELS 2500 tons..
TAPSCOTT (new), BELL 3000 tons..
GARRICK, FOSTER 2000 tons..
ARCTIC, J. ZEREGA 2000 t ons..
UNDERWRITER, SHIPLEY 2500 tons..
And succeeding Packets every Five Days.
For NEW ORLEANS.

RAPPAHANNOCK, CUED LNG 2000 tons.. This Day.
NORTHAMPTON, REED 2500 tons..
ADRIATIC, JACK l5OO tons..
HOUGHTON, COTTER 2OOO tons..
For PHILADELPHIA.
TONAWANDA, JULIUS 1300 tons.. 12th March,
SARANAK, DECAN 1000 tons.. 12th April.
WYOMING, DUNLEVY llOO tons.. 12th May.
TUSCARORA, Tu RLEY 1232 tons.. 12th June.
For BALTIMORE.
FLORA MACDONALD, MERRILL 1800 tons..

The above Ships are of the largest class, and commanded
by men of experience, who will take every precaution to pro-
mote the health and comfort of the passengers during the
voyage.
Private rooms for families, or persons who wish to be more
select, can at all times be had, and deposits of £1 each, to
secure berths, should be remitted, which shall have due
attention.

Surgeons have free Cabin Passages by the above Ships.
Persons proceeding to the interior of the United States can
know the actual outlay, and make the necessary arrangements
here, to be forwarded on arrival at New York, without one
day's delay, and thereby avoid the many annoyances Emi-
grants are subject to on landing at New York.
Drafts and Exchange for any amount, at sight on New
York, payable in any part of the United States, can at all
times be furnished to those who prefer this safer mode of
taking care of their funds.
Fur further particulars apply, post-paid, to
W. TAPSCOTT & CO., Liverpool, and 7, Eden-quay, Dublin.
Agents for W. and J. T. TA PSCOTT and Co., New York.
TAPSCOTT'S EMIGRANTS' GUIDE, sth Edition, can be
had by remitimr. Six Postage Stamps.

A STEAMER will leave the Great Landing-stage, George's
Pierhead, at Ten A.M. TO-MOR now (Wednesday) MORNING,
with the Passengers for the CITY OF GLASGOW.
CARGO is now being received for the CITY OF GLASGOW
on the Quay, south side Wellington Dock.
THE
•
*4 LIVERPOOL AND PHILADELPHIA
STEAM-SHIP COMPANY'S
1:1L1110.--%- Favourite Iron Screw Steam-ships
• Tons
CITY OF GLASGOW 1610.. Capt. K.MORRISON.
CITY OF MANCHESTER 2125.. Capt. W. WYLIE,
CITY OF PHILADELPHIA (new)2189.. Capt. R. LEITCH,
CITY OF BALTIMORE (new) 2538.. Capt. R. LEITCH,
Are intended to sail as under:
FROM LIVERPOOL : 1854.
CITY OF GLASGOW WEDNESDAY.. Ist March.
CITY OF MANCHESTER WEDNESDAY.. 22nd March.
CITY OF GLASGOW WEDNESDAY.. MU April.
CITY OF MANCHESTER WEDN I.SDAY.. 10th May.
CITY OF PHILADELPHIA alit, WEDNESDAY.. 24th May.

FROM PHILADELPHIA. 1854.
CITY OF MANCHESTER TUESDAY . ~. 2Sth Feb.
CITY OF GLASGOW SATURDA Y.... 25th March.
CITY OF MANCHESTER SATURDAY.... 15th April.
CITY OF GLASGOW S kTURDAY.... 13th May.
CITY OF MANCHESTER SATURDAY.... 3rd June.
CITY OF PHILADELPHIA abt SATURDAY.... 17th June.