The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1841-03-09 00:00:00

THOMAS BOLTON, ESQ., MAYOR, in the Chair,

It was moved by Hocu. HORNBY, Esq., seconded by Trio-
MAS RIPLEY, Esq., and unanimously resolved,
That as the welfare and prosperity of a country are best
consulted by securing an abundant supply of those commodi-
ties most suited to the wants of the community, and as
foreign commerce enables it to obtain that object by the
interchange of its productions for those of other countries,
differing in soil, climate, or capabilities, so all laws tending
to limit the field or impede the freedom of commerce are
prejudicial to the best interests of the people.
It was moved by JAMES AIRIN, Esq., seconded by HENRY
HARRISON, Esq., and unanimously resolved,
That protective duties levied on imports, whether intended
for the advantage of manufactures, agriculture, or colonies,
impose a burthen on the public greatly disproportioned to
the extent of protection afforded or contemplated in their
enactment, and, in most instances, having reference to in-
terests which stand in no need of such adventitious aid ; are
impolitic as respects our trading relations with foreign na-
tions, impairing the friendly feelings which would lead to
reciprocal concessions of great mutual advantage ; are demo-
ralising, by the encouragement they hold out to evasions of
the obvious spirit of the laws. That the main object of im-
posing duties on imports should be revenue, not the protec-
tion of particular and favoured interests ; and that the most
successful legislation on the subject would be that by which
the needful amount of revenue for the use of the state should
be raised at the least possible cost to the consumer.
It was moved by THOMAS TODD, Esq., seconded by

Kim-limn Moos, Esq., and unanimously resolved,
That imposts on the raw materials of our manufactures
and on the necessaries of life are highly detrimental to the
great interests of the country and a serious impediment to
its progressive welfare, by increasing the cost of those arti-
cles the export of which forms the main branch of our com-
merce; that a persistence in such injurious policy has already
driven some of our best customers to manufacture for them-
selves, and that the emigration of expert workmen from
Great Britain, occasioned by the high cost of living there,
has contributed essentially to the success of foreign manufac-
tures, enabling those countries not only to be indepeadent of
supplies from us, but to become our competitors in the prin-
cipal markets of the world ; and that it is highly desirable
to exempt from taxation as far as practicable all raw mate-
rials used in our manufactures, and articles of first necessity
to the industrious and labouring classes.

It was moved by CHARLES HOLLAND, Esq., seconded by

. .
J. B. MOORE, Esq., and unanimously resolved,
That, fully sensible of the necessity which exists under
present circumstances of abstaining from any steps which
might lead to a diminution of revenue, this meeting does not
hesitate to express its confident opinion that an early and
thorough revision of our commercial tariffs, with a view to
the introduction of system and simplification, in which the
existing code is so deficient, and having for its object a re-
duction in the duties on those articles which are essential to
the necessities and comforts of the people, is imperatively
called for. and far from being injurious to the revenue, would
lead to an increase of consumption more than sufficient to
counterbalance any loss which might be apprehended, and
render the imposition of fresh taxes unnecessary.
It was moved by WILLIAm RATH BON E, Esq., seconded by

HENRY ROMILLY, Esq., and unanimously resolved,
That the opinions expressd, and the principles involved,
in the forogoing resoluions, are amply supported by the
evidence taken by a Select Committee of the House of Com-
mons during the last Session of Parliament, the publication
of which has been of the most essential service, by exposing
the defects and grievances of the present system, and eliciting
valuable suggestions for its amendment, by which the com-
munity may be benefitted to an indefinite extent without
injury to peculiar interests, and with an increase rather than
a diminution of the means of providing for the exigencies of
the state.
It was moved by EDWARD MooN, Esq., seconded by GEO

WILLI Esq , and unanimously resolved,
That a Petition be presented. to the Commons House of
Parliament, praying for an immediate Revision of the Com-
mercial Tariff of the Country, and the introduction of a sys-
tem based on the spirit of the foregoing resolutions ; and that
the Petition be laid for Signatures at the usual paces, and
the Members of the Borough be requested to present and
support the same. _ _

Arid it was moved by J. RAwnoN, Esq., seconded by
ORMEROD HEYWORTH, Esq., and unanimously resolved,
That a committee be appointed to carry out the objects of
this meeting, with power to send a deputation to London if
deemed desirable ; and that the movers and seconders of the
resolutions form a part, with power to add to their number.
(Signed) THOS. BOLTON, Mayor.

The AlAvon. having left the Chair,
It was moved by J. B. MOORE, Esq., seconded by WM
WArsoN, Esq., and unanimously resolved,
That the thanks of this meeting be presented to the Mayor
for his able and impartial conduct in the Chair.

OF THE LAKES,
MODEL OF THE LAKE DISTRICT.
FLINTOFF returns his best thanks to the many kind
t.l • Friends and Patrons who have supported him in Liver-
pool, and the Public are respectfully informed that his EX-
HIBITION, at the LYCEUM LECTURE Room, WILL
POSITIVELY CLOSE on SATURDAY next, the 13th inst.
Open in the Day from Seven till Five,—Admittance, One
Shilling; Children, Sixpence. And in the Evening, bril-
liantly illuminated by gas, until Nine o'clock,—Admission
Sixpence each.

The MODEL OF TILE LAKE DISTRICT will be exhibited in
KESWICK from June to October next.

ROCK HARMONICON.
PUBLIC NOTICE.
y RICHARDSON begs respectfully tb intimate that the
0 • ROCK HARMONICON will be again EXHIBITED
in the Music HALL, Bold-street, on THURSDAY next, the
Ilth instant, when Mr. DAVIES will perform.
Admittance, One Shilling ; Children, Sixpence.
N.B. The Children of the different Charity Schools ad-
mitted from Nine till Eleven on the Morning of Thursday.
First Performance from Eleven till One ; Second, from
Three till Five; and from Seven till Ten in the Evening.

BRISTOL AND EXETER RAILWAY COMPANY.
TENDERS FOR LOANS ON DEI3ENTURE.
THE Directors of this Company are ready to receive
TENDERS OF LOANS OF MONEY, on DEBEN-
TURES to be issued in conformity with the Act of Parlia-
ment, secured on their Undertaking, and on the Rents, Rates.
and Tolls arising therefrom, in sums of not less than £2OO,
for terms of three, five, seven, or ten years, on interest, at
the rate of Five per Cent. per Annum, payable half-yearly,
at the Bank of Messrs. Glyn, Halifax, Mills, and Co., London.
The Tenders must express the sums and terms of years,
and be addressed to the Secretary, at the Company's Offices,
in Prince's-street, London, or Broad-street, Bristol.
By order of the Board of Directors,
J. B. BADHAIM, Secretary.
Office, 30, Broad-street, Bristol, 511 s Feb., 1841.

BRISTOL AND EXETER RAILWAY.
CONTRACT FOR WORKS.
NTOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Directors will
1.1 receive, at their Office, in Broad-street, Bristol, on or
before Friday, March the 19th, at Twelve o'clock, TENDERS
for the execution of the several works comprised in SEVEN
CONTRACTS, extending from the station at Bridgewater,
to the proposed station at Taunton, a distance of 11 miles 35
chains. These Contracts comprehend the entire completion
of the Works, including the Ballasting, but exclusive of the
laying the permanent rails.

Drawings and Specifications will be exhibited on and after
Monday. February 15th, at the Resident Engineer's Office,
Coronation-road, Bristol.

Printed Forms'of Tender may be had at the same place,
and at the Company's Offices, Broad-street, Bristol.
The Directors will not consider themselves bound to ac-
cept the lowest Tender, and they expect the several parties
to attend at the Office, in Broad-street, Bristol, at Twelve
o'clock on the said 19th day of March.
J. B. BADHAM, Secretary.
Bristol and Exeter Railway-office, 30, Broad-street,
sth February, 1841.

EDUCATION OF THE SONS OF THE HIGHER
RANKS OF SOCIETY,
IN ANCIENT AND MODERN LANGUAGES, COMBINED WITH
NATURAL, THEORETICAL, OR PRACTICAL SCIENCES ;
AT WO 0 D SIDE, BIRKENHEAD, CHESHIRE.

CHARLES EDWARD HERBERT ORPEN, M.D.,
M.R.1.A., Member of the Royal Colleges of Surgeons
of London and of Ireland ; Associe Etranger de la Societe
pour l'Enseignement Elenaentaire, Paris; Member, Hono-
rary, or Corresponding Member of several Literary and Sci-
entific Societies ; late Chairman of the Court of Examiners
of the Royal I. College of Surgeons, few Chemistry, Minera-
logy, Botany, Natural History, Materia•Medica, Toxicology
and Medical Jurisprudence ; formerly Physician and Sur-
geon, by appointment of Government, or of Public Bodies,
to various Institutions and Hospitals • Author of " The
Contrast," " Anecdotes and Annals of die Deaf and Dumb,"
" The Pestalozzian Primer," &c., &c., has associated with
himself MONSIEUR LOUIS ALBERT DU PUGET.
Mr. Du PUGET, having been educated by the celebrated
PESTALOZZI, was early initiated, by that great and good
man, in the Science of Education and Art of Instruction,
while residing with him in his Institut at Yverdon, first as a
Pupil, and afterwards for five years as Professor. He was
subsequently connected, as Teacher of Mathematics, French,
&c., &c., for eight years, with the well-known Abbeyleix
School, originated by Lord DE VEscr, for the Sons of the
Higher Orders of Society; and has been since for fifteen
years Head Master of the Birmingham Deaf and Dumb In-
stitution ; a department of Instruction, which above all others
qualifies Teachers for devising, testing, and perfecting ra-
tional and philosophical principles and plans, applicable alike
to every branch of Education.
Dr. CHARLES ORPEN, aided by Mr. Du PUGET, and
both devoting their united time, acquirements, and experi-
ence to the Education and Instruction of Children, with the
assistance of the best Masters in special departments, will
receive such Pupils as their Parents or Guardians may be
desirous of entrusting to a parental care, under a conviction
that they will be treated with judicious and uniform kindness,
while governed as if part of a family, by gentle means, com-
bined with a strict discipline.
The advantages of public and of private education will thus
be associated, as much as practicable, under paternal manage-
ment; and a constant and affectionate personal oversight of
all the Pupils will be exercised, not only in the School-room
and while studying, but in their leisure, plays, recreations,
and social intercourse; in order to prevent that depravation
of feelings, principles, and manners, and destruction of the
" Physique" and " Morale" of children, which so often
lamentably occurs at public schools.
The younger children will also enjoy the special benefits
of maternal care and female superintendence, which will
render school as like home to them as possible; and thus
too the moral advantage of not separating brothers will be
secured, as well as means provided for the culture of domes-
tic feelings and virtues, on which the character in after-life
so much depends.
The Course of Instruction is intended to prepare Pupils
fully, from the very first steps, for the Universities and
Learned Professions, while at the same time meeting the
other wants of society, by providing for the requirements of
Mercantile and Commercial, or of Literary and Scientific
life; by superadding Modern Languages, as well as Natural,
Theoretical, or Practical Sciences, to a sound English Edu-
cation, united with a thorough Instruction in the Ancient,
Classical, and Sacred Languages and Authors.
In order to carry this plan into successful execution, it is
desirable that the children should be admitted young, and,
if possible, know already how to spell and read pretty well,
in order to save their time.
The Religious Education will be wholly Scriptural, affec-
tionate, cheerful, and practical.
With all Pupils, Dr. CHARLES ORPEN will be thankful
to receive written memoranda, as to their previous general
health, sicknesses, progress, habits, intellect, peculiar ta-
lents, and probable destination in life, &c., &c., which he
may keep by him, to assist in their good management in ail
respects.
Doctor CHARLES ORFEN'S long and extensive practical
knowledge and experience, as a Physician, ensure judicious
attention to health, even in the case of delicate children.
There are Hot, Cold, and Shower Baths in the House,
and facilities in the vicinity for Sea-bathing in summer
Each Pupil will have a separate bed.
Woodside is beautifully situated on the banks of the _
sey, nearly opposite to Liverpool, from which steam ferry-
boats cross the river every half hour of the day. The loca-
lity thus combines proximity to the advantages of a large
city, in its facilities of obtaining the best Masters in special
branches of Instruction, with complete separation ; and
equally secures to the Pupils, while growing, the benefit of a
residence in good air, amid cheerful maritime and naval see-
nery, and opportunities of healthful exercise and recreation,
in a part of the country highly esteemed for its salubrity.
Liverpool too, being now the great centre of steam com-
munication, both by sea and land, offers unequalled facilities
for easy, cheap, and rapid access, without multiplied delays
on the journey, evil associations, or changes of conveyance,
for Pupils even from the remotest parts ot the United King.
dom, or from foreign countries, especially the East and West
Indies and our other Colonies.
TERMS PER ANNUM.
Pupils under the Age of Eight 6O Guineas.
„ above Eight and under Ten
„ above Ten and under Fourteen . 100 Do.
above Fourteen.
Entrance Five Guineas.
These Terms include Board, as a member of the family ;
and Tuition in English, Latin, Greek, and Hebrew (when
requisite) ; Writing and Shorthand ; Arithmetic and Book-
keeping; Algebra and Mathematics; History, Geography,
Mapping, and Astronomy, &c. ; together with general in-
struction in the Natural, Theoretical, or Practical Sciences,
Chemistry, Mineralogy, Electricity, Magnetism, &c., &c.
Accounts furnished Half-yearly. There will not be any
allowance for casual absences of Pupils.
EXTRAS.
Modern Languages, as French, German, Italian, Spanish ;
Drawing ; Music, Vocal or Instrumental ; Drill, or Gym-
nastics, &c., will be charged at the usual prices; as will also
Books, Stationery, Instruments, and Drawing Materials, &c.
Washing and Repairing, Four Guineas a-year. Seat in
Church, One Guinea do. Subscription to a Library, Half-
a-Guinea do.
In the event of casual illness, there will not be any charge
for Doctor CHARLES ORPEN'S own Medical Attendance.
One entire Quarter's Notice, previous to the removal of a
Pupil, or an equivalent payment, will be invariably required.
Quarter days-25th March, June, September, and De-
cember.
There are only two Vacations in the year, (during which
r
no Pupils are retained, except by express agreement and
one
and
of five weeks in winter, commencing respectivelyot iis on the
third 'Wednesdays of June and December.
earn-
estly requested, that no encroachment
be made
of vacation b Friends
on the rest of the Pupils' time, by anticipationsor delays of return. Business will
always be resumed on a
Thursday; these periods being fixed to allow sufficient week-
days for preparing, packing and unpacking, and for travelling
to and from home.
The premises taken for this enlargedtio Establishmentd.. are
Al D., Woodside, Birkenhead,
expected to be readybe faodrdtrbeses!rde_cetpo
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early in March next (E18sq11.);
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