The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1841-06-25 00:00:00

LORD PALMERSTON'S COLOURS.—The colours chosen by
the friends of Lord Palmerston are pink and white—the same
as those worn by her Majesty at Ascot.

A proclamation appeared in the London Gazette of Tues-
day, dissolving parliament. The writs are made returnable
on Thursday, the 19th of August, for which day the new
parliament will probably be summoned.
ROYAL AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY.—It may be well to
remind our readers, and all persons who purpose attending
the Liverpool meeting of the Royal Agricultural Society,
that in order to dine at the grand dinner in the pavilion, on
the 22nd July, they must be members of the society, and
be proposed as such, on or before Monday next.

THEATRE-ROYAL, MANCHESTER.—By the Manchester
papers we perceive that Mr. Macready will appear there
to-morrow evening, in the character of Richelieu, in Sir E.
L:Bulwer's play of that name.
LANCASHIRE MIDSUMMER SESSIONS.—The general

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quarter sessions of the peace, for the county palatine of Lan-
caster, will be holden at the Castle of Lancaster, on Tuesday
the 29th instant; at the Court House, in Preston, on Thurs-
day the Ist of July ; at the-New Bailey Court House, in
Salford, on Monday the sth of July ; and at the Court
House, in Kirkdale, on Thursday the 15th of July.

On Saturday last, our respected members, Lord Sandon
and Mr. Cresswell, visited the iron ship-building yard of
Messrs. Thos. Vernon and Co., where they were very cor-
dially received, and were much gratified in inspecting a large
iron steam-vessel now building, and nearly ready to, be

launched ; they were also somewhat surprised at the perfec-
tion and extent of the adoption of iron instead of wood in
the construction of sea-going vessels. Sir Edward Parry,
the government surveyor, recently paid a visit to the same
establishment, and was pleased to express his approval of
the model and workmanship of the before-mentioned vessel.

It is our firm belief that another triumph for the principles
of free trade, only second to the return of Lord John Russel
for the city of London, may be achieved in Liverpool if Lord
Palmerston will come forward, and give his sanction to the

exertions which are making here to secure his return.—
Liverpool Times.—[How very encouraging !]
CoLustoN AT SEA.—A. most alarming collision took
place yesterday morning shortly after midnight, between her
Majesty's mail contract steam-packet Princess, Captain
Sarsfield, R.N., and a large brig, off the Island of Anglesey.
The steamer, as we are informed, was struck on the larboard
side and part of her bulwarks seriously damaged. The brig
had her jibboom and bowsprit disabled. When Captain
Sarsfield found that his vessel escaped without being seriously
injured, he put about, with the characteristic humanity of a
British seaman, to ascertain the state of the brig, and on
learning that she was perfectly able to make her port, Liver-
pool, as the wind then was, he resumed his course for Dub-
lin and arrived, we are happy to state, in perfect safety. An
ample investigation will take place into the circumstances
connected with this alarming occurrence, to satisfy the pas-
sengers as well as the (public.—Dublin Evening Mail,

Monday,

THE ELECTION.—The day of election for this town is not
yet fixed upon. The writ had not arrived last night, though
the mayor remained at the Town-hall until six o'clock, in
expectation of receiving it. The polling will in all probabi-
lity take place on Thursday or Friday next. Workmen were
yesterday busily occupied in the erection of hustings in front
of the Town-hall, and other places.

THE CORN LAws.—The speech of the eloquent Rev
Hugh M'Neile on the subject of the corn laws principally,
which was delivered to the Liverpool operatives last week,
has excited an immense sensation throughout the country.
It has been reprinted in pamphlet form and widely dissemi-
nated, and we have no doubt will effect much good to the
cause every good man has at heart, that of calling forth a
spirit of sound English patriotism among the masses who
have been the dupes of modern " liberalism." As a speci-
men of oratory, Mr. M`Neile's speech is unsurpassed, and,
better still, his arguments are incontrovertible. We trust
that every conservative will aid in making his friends and
neighbours acquainted with Mr. M`Neile's talented advo-
cacy of the interests of " old home-fed England. It will
be seen by the following extracts, that the rev. gentleman
has completely demolished the arguments the corn-law re-
pealers have attempted to draw from the sacred scriptures,
and at the same time completely turned the tables npon
them.—Staffordshire Gazette.
LORD SANDON AND MR. CRESSWELL'S CANVASS.—
GRATIFYING FACT.—About two o'clock on Wednesday,
Lord Sandon and Mr. Cresswell, accompanied by Sir Thos.
Brancker, repaired to the extensive establishment of Messrs.
Fawcett, Preston, and Co., founders, York-street, for the
purpose of laying their opinions on the various subjects agi-
tated at the present moment, before those employed, who
amount to upwards of 600 in. number, and of whom about
150 are registered voters for the borough. Heretofore this
large body of electors voted to a man almost with their em-
ployers, who are reformers in principle ; but upon the pre-
sent occasion, this very respectable firm gave them to under-
stand that they desired not to influence them in any respect,
but that they might exercise their franchises according as
their conscientious feelings dictated. This circumstance, we
need scarcely observe, redounds greatly to the credit of
Messrs. Fawcett and Co., and we hope may have a beneficial
effect upon other proprietors of large establishments holding
similar political views. Our excellent candidates addressed
the men at some length upon the several topics, fully expos-
ing, as they' proceeded, the fallacies of cheap bread, corn,
&c. Their speeches were received throughout with the
most unbounded and heartfelt applause, and at the close,
numerous promises of support were tendered to them. The
eloquent and argumentative manner in which both Lord San-
don and Mr. Cresswell treated the subjects, seemed to carry
conviction home to the minds of the whole body ; and from
what we have since learned, we believe that the vast majo-
rity of the voters in the establishment will record their votes
upon the conservative side on the day of election.
A LIBERAL HARANGUE TO THE ELECTORS.—Gentlemen,
You know my sentiments. Largest amount of happiness to
greatest number of people—(eheers)—cheap bread—(cheers)
—no church rates—(cheers)—large loaf—(cheers)—no taxes
—(cheers)—work six hours a day—(tremendous cheers)—all
on a level—(cheers)—everybody vote---(cheers)—every body
plenty to eat—(cheers)—no transportation—(cheers)—no
treadmill—(cheers)—everybody do as they please—(astound-
ing cheers.) (At this moment a regular adept at the art had
approached closely to the member, and was in the act of
withdrawing his watch from his pocket beneath the hustings'
rail, when he was detected and immediately handed over to
the police.) No rich landlords to tell you how to vote—
(cheers)—every body work when he pleases, play when he
pleases, and walk where he pleases—every body do every
thing every body likes. (Uprorious cheers.) These, gentle-
men, are my sentiments, and, I doubt not, they are yours.
THEATRE ROYAL.—Press of matter compels us to be
brief. Mr. and Miss Vandenhoff have been playing their
favourite characters during the week ; Miss Vandenhoff is
greatly improved since she first appeared. Mr. Vandenhoff
is as excellent as ever. On Monday Mr. George Vanden-
hoff will appear. It will be a curious as well as interesting
sight to witness this talented family playing in the same
drama. It will remind us of the days of the Kembles—
when John, Charles, and Mrs. Siddons appeared in
"Pizarro,'.' in.which they were the original characters.
FINE ARTS.—We copy the following notice of a very fine
picture now on sale at Mr. Hodgson's rooms, from the
Edinburgh Evening Courant REMBRANDT—A splendid
Landscape by this celebrated master, is now exhibiting ; it
was painted for a monastery in Belgium, upwards of two
centuries ago, (probably from an Italian drawing, of which
it is well known Rembrandt was a great collector,) and is
still in the most perfect state of preservation. The scene is
laid in the immediate environs of an Egyptian sea-port ' • and
partaking both of the character of a Landscape and Sea
Piece, has enabled the artist to exhibit his diversified talent
by the representation of a great variety of objects. Nothing
can be more splendid than, the execution of this picture,
whether the grand effect of the chiaroscuro, brilliant yet
chaste colouring, or powerful handling, is taken into consi-
deration ; the aeriel gradations are beautifully preserved,
and there is none of the rawness or crudeness so observable
in some paintings where effect is aimed at. This picture is a
chef d' ouvre, and worthy the study of the artist or the view
of the amateur." Besides this work are several others of
great merit. One by Moucheron is a rare picture. There is
a fine specimen by Hughtenburgh, and a very good Hobbirna,
both of which would enrich a collection.
A NEW SIGN OF THE TIMES.—On Friday last a most
extraordinary occurrence took place at Worcester. Dr. Pepys,
the new bishop, having repaired to the see-house, for the
purpose of taking possession, found the gates of the palace
closed against him, and on presenting himself at the grand
entrance, and demanding admission, was told that the palace
was in possession of another party, and that• his lordship
would not be permitted to enter ! A crowd of persons,
attracted by these novel and most unusual proceedings, wit-
nessed the fact of his lordships application and denial, and
awaited with great apparent interest the result. The bishop
peristed in his claim. The party in possession was deaf to all
remonstrance or entreaty, and the bishop's family was obliged
to seek an asylum elsewhere. His luggage remained in the
street some time, and his lordship eventually slept at
the house of Mr. Foley, a solicitor. This painful spectacle
is understood to have arisen from a claim made by a creditor
of the late bishop upon certain property within the palace.
Bishop Pepys returned to London on Saturday, but his
family remained at Worcester. On Sunday they attended
the Cathedral; and this morning (Monday) we are told that
a sum of money having passed, and a compromise having
been effected, Mrs. Pepys and the Prelate's family have been
permitted to enter the palace. The terms of the compro-
mise have not transpired, but the feelings of those in Wor-
cester who are attached to the church and her interests is
this—that so distressing a spectacle, and one which drew
forth so many gibes and jests from her enemies, ought never
to have been permitted to take place.—Standard.—[A letter
has been addressed to the Standard denying some of the
particulars of this transaction, but it is substantially correct.]
HORRIBLE ACCIDENT.—A journeyman named Pilon, em-
ployed at a colour-maker's, in the Rue St. Martin, was
making some varnish the day before yesterday, when the pot
boiled over. Instead of using a wet cloth, as be ought to
have done, he attempted to take the pot off the fire. The
liquid became inflamed, and, catching his clothes, burnt with
such violence that although almost immediately carried to
the Hotel Dieu, his body was half consumed, and he ex-
pired a few minutes after his arrival in dreadful agonies. The
premises caught fire, and were not saved without the greatest
exertions.—Galignani's Messenger.

RECEPTION ALIAS REJECTION OF CHARLES
TOWNLEY, ESQ., ON THE EXCHANGE YES-
TERDAY.

Had we ever entertained the slightest doubt as to the pos-
sibility of the success of Charles Townley, Esq., in his can-
vass for the representation of South Lancashire, the freezing
reception given to him on the Exchange yesterday, would
have dissipated all our hopes, or rather fears, on the subject.
About a quarter to four, (full 'Change) a party of gentlemen
made their sppearance in High-street, and had it not been
for the presence of W. Rathbone, and W. Brown, Esqrs.,
would have passed by unheeded. It was soon buzzed about,
however, that no less a personage than Charles Townley,
Esq., accompanied them, and still no notice was taken, and
no manifestation of feeling exhibited, and they passed
through the crowd into the News-room, where they paused
till some few rads, Freme, Priestly, and Co., urged each
other to get up a cheer, by way of stimulating the conserva-
tives to cover their weakness, gave out " three cheers for the
queen," which was heartly responded to ; next came " Free
Trade and Charles Townley, Esq.," and had it not been that
the few gentlemen above named almost cracked their voices
with shouting, all would have been dead silence. Mr. W.
Rathbone then announced, that Mr. Townley would address
the electors from Messrs. J. Cooke and Son's window in the
Area, and thither the crowd immediately proceeded, and we
can say, with confidence, that not less than 2,000 were as-
sembled. Mr. Townley was introduced by Mr. Rathbone,
and with difficulty gave utterance to his sentiments on the
present cricis in the hackneyed terms of anti-monopolisin.
free trade, oppressing the poor, over-taxation, &c. &c. ; and
Romanist as he is, had the audacity to say, his motto was,
" Civil and religious liberty." But. Oh, shame upon you
liberals ! "tell it not in Gath," publish it not to the disgrace
of the fallen cause of radicalism ! Not a cheer was heard ;
not even a semblance of one ; and those who introduced the
candidate, slunk back, ashamed of the apathy of their
heartless supporters. Mr. Townley afterwards crossed the
Exchange, but met once more with the most disheartening
reception. So much for the cause of C. Townley, Esq.
We are curious to know, and shall wait with some anxiety,
to see how our liberal contemporaries will blazon fortht h
tois
rejection of their pet candidate. We have been carefull
give the real facts of the case' and challenge contradiction.
His warmest supporters were horror-stricken; and we shall
be much mistaken if what Mr. Townley witnessed yesterday
be not the means of inducing him to abandon the canvass in
disgust.