The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1854-04-25 00:00:00

rity of a French journal, L' Ordre et la Liberte; published
at Caen ; whether an ironical statement, or a sober decla-
ration of fact, your correspondent sayeth not. Here it is :
—" We are happy to announce that Lord Joinv RUSSELL
intends to make a handsome present to the church of a
neighbouring district. Lord JOHN RUSSELL is of Norman
origin ; and his family possessed, previous to the conquest
of England, the seignory of Rosel. The parish priest
wrote last year to his lordship, to request him to partici-
pate in a subscription for the purpose of purchasing a bell
for his church. M. DE CAUMONT, director of the Society
for the Preservation of French Monuments, forwarded the
letter to London, with a few lines of recommendation.
Lord J. RUSSELL lost no time in replying, and informed
the cure that he would be too happy to place at his disposal
the sum necessary to purchase the bell, which is to weigh
1,200 lbs." Surely, as the great dramatist says, "It is
the very error of the moon" which leads to such extraor-
dinary results as that above noticed; and yet another, of
equally unaccountable origin, is now recorded of a rich
merchant, named HOLPORD, who resided for many years
in the Regent's Park, and who, dying the other day, be-
queathed his large fortune to the PRINCE OP WALES.
Of course, every man has a right to do as he likes with
his own, and on that principle no one has a right to ques-
tion the propriety of either of the acts referred to ; but, as
they are so unique, it is considered by many, and by your
correspondent among the rest, that they form marking
points in the occurrences of the day.

it is 59 vessels and 11,748 tonnage, the difference
between 168 vessels with 88,016 tonnage, in 1854,
and 227 vessels, with 99,764 tonnage, in 1853.
Bristol presents a decrease of 1 vessel and 211
tonnage, the difference between 2 vessels with 473
tonnage, and 3 vessels with 684 tonnage. The re-
turn for the Clyde exhibits a decrease of 19 vessels
and 1,803 tonnage, the departures having been 24
vessels, with 11,803 tonnage, against 43 vessels,
with 13,606 tonnage, in 1853. The total decrease,
as exhibited by the general return, is 119 vessels
and 26,419 tonnage the difference between 267
vessels with 146,360 tonnage, and 386 vessels with
172,779 tonnage. The chief diminution has occurred
in the departure of vessels for New South Wales,
New Zealand, Sz,c., the decrease having been 71
vessels ; but the amount of tonnage in those cases
has not seriously declined, being only 6,873 tons
below the corresponding period of last year. The
other items of decrease are connected with the
number of vessels which have sailed for Calcutta,
Bombay, China, Singapore, and Penang, Java and
Sumatra, and the Cape of Good Hope. _ _ _

Our SiciAßE MARKET during the -week has been
tolerably steady. The following are this day's
quotations :—Caledonians, 261 e ; Lancashire and
Yorkshire, 601. 1 604 ; Liverpool, Crosby, and
Southport, 91 ; London Stock, 962 ; Ditto Fourths,
5-16 c d ; Midland Stock, 581 9 81 1 ; Dover Stock,
171 ; York, Newcastle, and Berwick G.N.E. Pur-
chase, 51 ; York and North Midland, 221 ; East
Lancashire pref. Fifths, 3-16 d.
COTTON.—The trade during the week has been to
a fair extent, and prices have been firmly maintained,
with an advance from the previous week upon
middling of about 1-16 d. per lb. The sales for
the week, up to Friday, amounted to 40,060 bales,
of which 5,570 were on speculation, and 1,510 for
export. Since then there has been less business
doing, but prices are steady. To-DAY the sales
were from 5,000 to 6,000 bales, of which about
1,000 were on speculation and for export. The
following is a comparison of present rates with
those of the corresponding period of last year

Conspicuous in the list of anticipated events, two at the
present moment occupy much of the general attention ;
connected, as they both are, with the personal conveni-
ence and enjoyment of HER MAJESTY. The first of these
is the intended Royal visit to the Emperor and Empress
of the French, at Paris, which it is expected will be paid
about the middle of next month. Orders have been
transmitted to Portsmouth to have the Royal yacht
Victoria and Albert ready by the 10th of May, on which
day it is expected that HER MAJESTY, her Royal Consort,
and their family, will embark for the French capital.
What a theme for the gossipping old ladies of both sexes !
The QUEEN of England visiting a parvenu Emperor and
his comparatively lowly bride! The other event I refer
to is the opening of the Crystal Palace, at Sydenham,
which is to take place late next month. The ceremonial
on the occasion will be of an imposing character, and is
to be participated in by HER MAJESTY and PRINCE
ALBERT. An earlier day had been intended for the
opening, but, following the prevalent example set by
the workmen in other quarters, the artizans employed at
this national erection " struck," ostensibly for an advance
of wages, in reality, as the affair turned out, that they
might have a drinking bout, which they indulged in
freely till the exchequer became exhausted, and the
commissariat was reduced to the lowest ebb. Starvation
having brought them to their senses, the work was re-
sumed, and the fabric is now nearly completed. Neither
the day for opening, nor the precise ceremonial to be
observed on the occasion, have, as yet, been fixed on ; but
no exertion within reach of the resources at command of
the directors, and they are extensive, will be spared to
render the event an imposing one, and worthy of the
occasion and the undertaking.
At no period of the year are the gaieties appertaining
peculiarly to London, and partaking but little of a cos-
mopolitan character, so signally displayed as during the
Easter holidays. The opening spring, green with un-
folding leaf-buds, and laden with the odours of early
flowers, present to the natives of Cockneydom charms of
resistless potency, and, eagerly availing themselves of
every means of locomotion which all-powerful London
places readily within reach, they scamper off in endless
swarms to every scene where rustic pleasures present
their fascinations. When a beggar is set on horseback,
an adage gives significant intimation as to the probable
termination of his journey; when an emancipated Lon-
doner is placed in the same exciting position, proverbial
lore and practical wisdom are alike at fault in predicting
the conclusion of his career, as to time, place, or circum-
stances. The adventures of JouN GILPIN form but a
very fragmentary episode in the chapter of accidents
which beset the equestrian displays of Cockney life, as
these are set forth with picturesque fidelity in the nume-
rous narratives by which "Life in London" is illustrated.
During the festive period which is just closing, all the
usual appliances were brought into vivid requisition.
London must out of town by horse, 'bus, and rail, steamer
and wherry; and gay groups of every grade and fancy
might be met with all round the outskirts of the mighty
modern Babylon, mostly, to their credit, be it said, im-
bued with high good humour; and if some of them were
not very refined as to the style of their frolics, or very
fastidious as to the mode of their display, still the agree-
able spectacle presented by numerous happy faces did
much to reconcile the moralist, and enlist the sympathies
of the philanthropist, in its contemplation.
According to ancient usage, the purveyors of theatrical
entertainments and musical displays were all agog, and,
during the week, have been keeping Easter pleasantly.
Old Drury has come forth in opera with a giant's power.
As prima donna, Madame CARA.DORI lent its performances
and its company a great lift ; her efforts were well
seconded by Madlle. SEDLATZEK, and both were ably
supported by Herr FORMES, the opera being the favourite
one of " Norma." This is an attempt to popularise
opera by giving first-class musical performances at the
ordinary theatre charges. The attendance has been good,
and the performances excellent ; the band and the vocal-
ists being first-class, and both exerting themselves. At
the Haymarket, BUCKSTONE has added a golden tint to
the thick foliage of his laurels, in the shape of another of
PLANcas's clever revues. It is entitled, "Mr. Buck-
stone's Journey round the Globe in Leicester-square," and
contains representations of and allusions to all the sub-
jects of " town talk " which at present abound. The
claims of the Princess's on the attention of the holiday
playgoers are sustained by Mr. C. KEAN, in a re-adapta-
tion of the old materials of GOETIIE'S " Faust." It is
called Faust and Marguerite, and is very beautifully
put upon the stage, Mr. KEAN himself playing Mephis-
tophiles, which he does effectively and well. The scenery
and other spectacle departments of this drama are admi-
rably got up. The personal and pecuniary troubles of
poor MATHEWS have been sufficient to prevent the pro-
duction at the Lyceum of Easter novelty, where the
public generally expected and were gratified with the
most pleasing of them all. At the Adelphi, the Easter
piece was capital, representing the " overland journey to
Constantinople, as effected by Lord BATEMAN, with inter-
esting particulars of the fair Sophia." It is from the pen
of Mr. BROUGH, a gentleman connected with the London
. _

New Orleans, middling,
fair
Uplands, middling
fair

1853. 1864.
6 13-16 d. 51d.
61d. 61d.
5 13-16 d. 5 7-16 d.
6d: _ 6&d.

PRODUCE.—The markets generally- during the
week have been dull, transactions being limited to
demands for actual consumption, and prices with-
out change. Saltpetre and Palm Oil have, how-
ever, been lower, and Rice 6d. per cwt. cheaper.
TO-DAY the Sugar market continued steady, the
sales consisting of 120 hhds. Barbadoes, at 335. to
38s. 6d. ; 350 bags Bengal, at 355. to 375. 9d. ;
50 hhds. Cuba, at 345. 9d. to 355. 3d. ; 210 brls.
Maceio, in bond, at 225. 6d. ; and 50 boxes Havana,
at 21s. 2d. per cwt. A cargo of Cuba Muscovado
Molasses for arrival is reported at 16s. per cwt.
40 casks Mauritius Rum have been sold at 3s. per
proof gallon. The Tea market is without change,
and operations are to a small extent. 400 bags
broken Bengal Rice have realised 13s. per cwt.
Of the Honduras Logwood offered this morning,
30 tons were sold at £7 per ton.
Won.—There has been a little more inquiry
this week, but it has only been inquiry ; buyers
are more inclined to feel their way than to operate
in the present dull state of the market. Prices
remain much the same ; imports, however, from
all quarters continue very light, which will be a
material point in favonr of holders when a re-
action from the present stagnation takes place.
Imports for tlweek:-210 East India, 117 Buenos
Ayres, 180 Mediterranean Ports, 94 Portugal, 34
Irish, 15 Scotch, 14 coastwise.

THE SPECIAL FAST DAY.—Wednesday, April 26th.—
Mr. Feeny begs to inform the public,' and his numerous
patrons, that arrangements will be made for Fish Table
_ .

continuously from 1 to 7 o'clock, on the above
day, similar to the Good Friday, which gave such general
satisfaction. Every variety of Fish will be provided, and
Mr. Feeny hopes to have the pleasure of seeing a large
attendance of ladies and gentlemen. Charge, ls. 6d.
each. Merchants Dining Rooms, Slater-court, Castle-
street, third entrance from corner of Dale-street.

NEW TRIAL—In the case of " Harrison and another v.
liorsfall," tried at the Liverpool assizes, the Court of
Queen's Bench has granted a rule for a new trial.
THE PACIFIC, United States mail steam-ship, Captain
Nye, sailed for New York at two o'clock on Wednesday
afternoon, with a full cargo and ninety-one passengers.
Mr. J. B. Goren, the celebrated advocate a temperance,
lectured at Birkenhead on Tuesday, and at the Philhar-

monic-hall, in this town, on Wednesday and Thursday.
UNFOUNDED CHARGE.—We see by the New York
Daily Herald, of the sth of April, that the charge against
Mr. Dowling, surgeon of the steamer Asia, on suspicion
of having contraband goods in his possession, has been
withdrawn by the United States authorities, as being
without foundation. _ _

A GIRL STABBED.-At the police-court, on Saturday,
Mary Rigby charged Susannah Oaton with stabbing her.
Both are girls of the town. On Friday night they quar-
relled in Chisenhall-street, when the prisoner took a knife
from her pocket, and stabbed Rigby several times in the
head, inflicting several severe scalp wounds. She was
sent to prison for three months.
SUDDEN DEATH.-Mr. Alexander Thomson, confec-

The Easter holidays are now completed. London—busy
London— has resumed her face and her garments of
labour, to be again interrupted on Wednesday next. On
that day, her population, in common with Britons all over
the empire, will join in humble and solemn supplication
to the Giver of every good and perfect gift, for a blessing
on the national exertions in the arduous struggle in which
we are now engaged. On the following day the delibe-
rations of both the Houses of Parliament will be resumed,
although little probability exists of much progress being
made with public business during the present week.

COMMERCIAL 4, MONETARY NEWS•

MONDAY NIGHT.

tioner, of Brownlow-hill, on returning on Thursday
evening to the home he had only left two hours before,
was taken so ill as led him to make for the first open
house, where he requested the inmates to send for
medical assistance, but, almost before they could arrive,.
Mr. Thomson was beyond their power : he expired almost
without a struggle, his complaint being disease of the
heart, which has been of some standing.
THE UNIVERSITIES.—A meeting to petition Parliament
to open the Universities of Oxford and Cambridge to•
heresy and schism, has been called for this evening.
After robbing the 6hurch of her seminaries of learning,
should the agitators be successful, the next step may be
to appropriate the revenues of the Church to secular
purposes.
THE AFRICA, British and North American Royal Mail
steam-ship, Captain William Harrison, sailed from the
Mersey on Saturday for New York, with the usual mails
for the United States and Canada, about 170 passengers,
and a valuable cargo of merchandise on board.
As will be seen from our advertising columns, Mr.
Scragg, Renshaw-street, has on sale the forms of Prayer
to be used to-morrow.
THE CITY 07 GLASGOW.—When the Franklin left
New York, on the Bth instant, the screw-steamer City of
Glasgow, which sails between this town and Philadelphia,
had been 38 days out. We learn that the City of Glas-
gow had on board 50 cabin-passengers, 280 steeragepas-
sengers, and 75 crew. She carried provisions for 50 days,
a full allowance of water, and an apparatus for condensing
a daily supply. She had also coals for 25 days' consump-
tion. It is the opinion of the owners, Messrs. Richardson
Brothers, that she is detained in the ice. They state that
the Charity (s-s) was detained nine days, and that a
sailing vessel was detained thirty days from the same
cause.
ENTERTAINMENTS AT CLAYTON HALL.—ThiS place of
amusement, it .will be seen by an advertisement, is to close
on Wednesday the 3rd proximo, with the benefit of Mr.
Coleman. Of that gentleman's performances individually
we have several times had occasion to speak favourably.
His exertions in the way of producing novelty have not
been less remarkable or less praiseworthy. This evening
Herr Clausthal, the celebrated Tyrolean vocalist, makes
his second appearance before a Liverpool audience. The
metrop•litan press speaks in very high terms of this gen-
tleman's talents and acquirements. We perceive also that
Mr. Coleman will give his celebrated " masks and faces" on
the occasion, as well as during the remaining evenings of
the season,
THE TAYLEUR.—The report of the Local Marine Board
of Liverpool, with reference to the case of Captain Noble,
of the Tayleur, has been laid before the board of trade.
After the examinasion of several witnesses, and Captain
Noble himself, the board reports, that it is "fully im-
pressed with the conviction that Captain Noble, notwith-
standing the serious disaster with which his name is con-
nected, possesses skill and ability both as a navigator and
as a seaman, and they have, therefore, no hesitation in
reporting to my lords their unanimous opinion that John
Noble is neither from incompetency, nor from any other
cause, either specified in the act, or not therein specified,
unfit to discharge the duties of a master ; and this board
therefore recommend to my lords the renewal of his cer-
tificate of competency."
THE LANCASHIRE MILITIA.—The 2nd Royal Lanca-
shire Regiment of Militia (infantry), 1,200 strong, as-
sembled for their twenty-eight days' drill yesterday, at
the Parade-ground, Everton. The regiment is com-
manded by Colonel Sir Thomas Hesketh. The Royal
Lancashire Artillery Regiment, 400 strong, will assemble
for drill on Tuesday next, at the Birch field Barracks,
Islington, under the command of Colonel Sir Duncan
M`Dougall.
THE LANDING STAGE.—The attention of the police
should be at once directed to the obscene publications
offered for sale on the landing-stage, and on board the
steam-boats which ply from there. The other day, the
family of a highly-respectable gentleman of this town were
proceeding to Eastham, when one of them, a youth ten
years of ,age, was tempted to purchase a penny sheet of
engravings, some of which were of the most disgusting
character. The trade of the vendors of such moral poison
should be suppressed without delay.
WARRINGTON VESTRY.—The annual Vestry took place
at the old church, on Easter Tuesday, the Hon. and Rev.
H. Powys, the rector, in the chair. After the accounts
had been passed, and the churchwardens and sidesmen
appointed, a church-rate of the usual amount was pro-
posed ; but the out-townships' ratepayers feeling aggrieved
at being charged from threepence or fourpence in the
pound for the Warrington parish church expenses, while
those of the township of Warrington were charged only
one penny in the pound, and even that charge not paid
by many of them, an out-township ratepayer moved, as
an amendment, that there be no rate, which was carried
by a large majority on a show of hands. Upon this the
churchwardens demanded a poll, which the chairman
desired should be taken on Thursday, Friday, and Satur-
day, according to Sturges Bourne's Act. On Thursday
morning the polling commenced, but was rather languid
on that day, at the close of which the numbers were, for
the rate, 229 ; against the rate, 126. On Friday the
numbers were, for the rate, 449 ; against the rate, 362
majority, 87. On Saturday, at the final close of the poll,
the chairman declared the numbers to be, against the
rate, 723 ; for the rate, 663—majority against the rate,
70. After this result of the poll was announced, there
being apparently no funds by which the salaries and other
expermym of the church could be defrayed, notice of dis-
clAr, ge was given to the clerk, sexton, ringers, and the
' Ptacr Qfficialo of the church except the clergymen.

Tim hopes and fears excited by the various
opinions and reports concerning the war have been
the prevailing influence on monetary transactions ;
and yet, so steady has been the price of public
securities, that the extreme fluctuation during the
week has not exceeded one per cent. Some little
excitement was created on Friday, by a proposal of
the Chancellor of the Exchequer to issue six mil-
lions of Exchequer Bonds, to bear 31 per cent.
interest, and to be redeemable, one-third in four
years, another in five years, and the remainder in
six years. Exchequer Bills are expected to be
offered in exchange for the bonds, but cash will
be received by paying one shilling per cent. extra.
Tenders are to be sent in until the 2d of May, and
he instalments are to be made ten per cent. ont
the Bth of May, thirty per cent. on the 9th of
June, twenty per cent. on the 11th of July, twenty
per cent. on the Bth of September, and the remain-
ing twenty per cent. on the 17th of October. The
interest is to be payable half-yearly on the Bth of
November and the Bth of May. The first effect
of this announcement was a depression in the
funds, but they speedily rallied. The returns of
the Bank of England show another diminution in
the stock of bullion to the extent of £629,726.
This may appear large after the recent large ar-
rivals of gold ; but it affords no grounds for
serious apprehensions, when it is remembered that
the dividends have been in course of payment, and
that large consignments of specie have been re-
ceived since the account was made up.
There are evident signs of improvement in
business in the Cotton manufacturing districts, and
prices have advanced not only upon goods for the
India and China markets, but also for home con-
sumption. This improvement is also evident in
Yarns, as well as in wholly manufactured goods ;
so that the prospects for the future are consider-
ably brightening. In the Woollen manufacturing
districts there is not the same activity manifest,
and the price of Yarns is unremunerative for
spinners ; but the recent fine weather has helped
to inspire confidence for the future. The Lace
and Hosiery trades are slightly better, without
any change in prices.
According to the statistics of vessels entered
inward, Liverpool exhibits an increase of 10
vessels and 7,814 tonnage, the arrivals in the for-
mer period having been 63 vessels, with 39,095
tonnage, and, in the latter, 53 vessels, with 31,281
tonnage. The port of London shows an increase
of 35 vessels and 18,734 tonnage, the difference
between 187 vessels with 97,595 tonnage in 1854,
and 152 vessels with 78,861 tonnage in 1853.
Bristol figures for an increase of 3 vessels and
3,166 tonnage, the difference between 16 vessels,
with 7,118 tonnage, in 1854, and 13 vessels with
3,952 tonnage in 1853. The return for the Clyde
presents an increase of 8 vessels and 4,141 tonnage,
the arrivals in the former period having been 24
vessels, with 10,052 tonnage, and in the latter 16
vessels, with 5,911 tonnage. The total increase
exhibited is 55 vessels and 33,490 tonnage, the
difference between 290 vessels, with 153,860 ton-
nage, and 235 vessels, with 120,370 tonnage. The
principal arrivals have been from Madras, Bombay,
Ceylon, Singapore, Mauritius, New South Wales,
Philippine Islands, and the Cape of Good Hope.
The statistics of vessels cleared outward show a
general decrease. Liverpool figures for a decrease
of 43 vessels and 13,341 tonnage, the departures
in the former period having been 73 vessels, with
46,068 tonnage, and in the latter, 116 vessels, with
56,409 tonnage, In the case of the port of London

THE LIVERPOOL STANDARD, AND GENERAL COMMERCIAL ADVERTISER

offered the society ten thousand rupees as soon as
they could send two clergymen amongst them.
Those two clergymen had been sent, and the success
of the mission in that country was very encouraging.
It was impossible to tell the meeting in a few words all
that had recently taken place in; that interesting coun-
try. A short time ago a meeting was held in the Punjaub
for the purpose of putting an end to the crime of infanti-
cide. As some of the meeting might be aware, the habit
of putting their children to death was very common
amongst the Hindoos, and especially so in the Punjaub.
At this meeting clergymen connected with the mis-
sionary society addressed the natives, and a resolution
was passed declaratory of putting an end to the crime
of infanticide. (Hear, hear !) The Sikhs were warmly
taking up the cause of Christianity. It had been said
of the Sikhs that they were not a half-and-half kind of
people, but that whatever they took in hand they did so
with zeal. The society had the most interesting accounts
of the impressions respecting these people which now
seemed to prevail. They had accounts which led them to
believe that these Atlghans were part of the ten tribes.
Many things which were being discovered respecting them
had almost established the fact that they were undoubt-
edly part of the ten tribes. They were a very remarkable
people, and if eventually they laid hold of Christian truth,
who could tell how far they might not carry it through
that wide and almost boundless country ? The reverend
gentleman concluded by warmly commending the society
to the support of the meeting.
The Rev. J. BATEMAN, vicar of Huddersfield, and for-
merly a missionary in Calcutta, seconded the motion, and
entered into a lengthened account of the idolatrous prac-
tises of the Hindoo population during his residence in that
country. There were moral abominations connected with
the system, which it was almost impossible for the meet-
ing to conceive. It had been said that, notwithstanding
their idolatry, there was a great deal of morality amongst
the Hindoo character. The speaker went on to show how
the " Thug" portion of the Hindoo population committed
wholesale murder to satisfy what they designated the call
of their gods and goddesses. He related an instance which
came under his own observation whilst in India. A num-
ber of these " Thugs" were brought into a room in chains,
and confronted with him amongst others. He (Mr. Bate-
man) asked one of them how many persons he had mur-
dered, when he replied that he had assisted in the murder
of about 150; and, upon his askinc, him if he did not look
back upon it with horror, he replied, " ; he was born a
Thug, and could not help it. If he had been born a shoe-
maker, he would have made shoes ; but, as he was a Thug,
he must murder at the call of the goddess." The rev.
gentleman gave several other illustrations of the frightful
immorality arising out of the system, and concluded by
an eloquent appeal on behalf of the Church Missionary
Society.
The resolution was carried unanimously, after which a
hymn was sung, and during the time a collection was made.
The Rev. T. GREENE, M.A. of Friezland, proposed the
next resolution, to the effect ;hat the numerous openings
for preaching the Gospel which have lately presented
themselves in North-western America, Africa, and India,
are loud calls on the members of the Church Missionary
Society. The rev. gentleman, at some length, enforced the
claims of the society on all true members of the Christian
Church. _ _

The Rev. J. BA.RDSLEY, of Manchester, briefly seconded
the resolution, reserving his remarks for the evening
meeting.
The resolution was carried, and the proceedings then
terminated.