The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1841-10-19 00:00:00

RADICAL WARD MEETINGS.

CASTLE,4ITREET WARD.—On Friday evening a mecUng of
the elector of Castle-street Ward took place, at the Claren-
don-rooms, South John-street, for the purpose of nominating
a candidate at the ensuing municipal election, in the room of
Sir J. Walrusley, who has intimated his intention to retire in
consequence of changing his residence. Mr. James Aikin
presided, and it was resolved to bring Mr. John Holmes
forward. Mr. Holmes at present represents Everton Ward.

SCOTLAND WARD.—Last night, a numerous meeting of
reformers took place, at the " Traveller's Rest ", Scotland-
road, for the purpose of nominating a candidate for the re-
presentation of the ward, at the approaching municipal elec-
tion, in the room of Mr. Isaac Holmes, who, tho' ceasing to
be a member of the council, by rotation, again appears in the
field. Mr. W. Smethurst, the chairman of the committee,
presided on the occasion, and opened the business of the
meeting, expressing a trust that a gentleman had been found
in every way capable of rept esentling the ward with honour
to himself and the inhabitants. Mr. Wm. Sankey eulogised
Mr. Geo. Quayle, as au honest and tried man, who had
long been before the public. He moved a resolution, to the
effect that the principles entertained by Mr. Quayle on free
trade and freedom of religious opinion, and with which he
had identified himself, entitled him to the support of the
electors. This was seconded by a gentleman, who ran over
the municipal history of the ward, admitting many defeats,
and, on being put, it was unanimously carried. Mr. Quayle
then entered the room, and was received with much cheering.
He entered upon an exposition of his political views, but in a
very subdued tone of voice, avowing himself to be a stauneh
reformer, and enthusiastically devoted to the cause. A great
struggle was to be made, and it was intumbent on every man
to come forward, to lend his aid in what he considered was
best to be done for the country. The tories had held the
reins of government of 60 years ; the reformers for the last
10 years. The former had left almost every thing wrong ;
the latter, though they had not accomplished all that was
expected, had yet done much that was praiseworthy, and
which would stand recorded in the pages of history. He
referred to the measures of the Whigs, which he said had
ended in an attempt, though fruitless, to improve the finances
of the country, and to increase the comforts of the working
classes by an amendment of the corn-laws and the extension
of the franchise. He then alluded to the improvement in
the police force, and to the mercantile facilities afforded by the
reformers. Though himself a member of the Church of Eng-
land, he entirely approved of the system adopted in the corpo-
ration schools. Apart from the gaudy trappings of the church,
or.the intolierance of a section of its members, that system had
he thought, proved that it was practicable so to conduct those
establishments that they would, as they ought to be, be bene-
ficial to those of all Christian denominations. The tories
proposed to take the town to themselves—if the could ; but
if the reformers had a remembrance of the past, and a hope
for the future, they would frustrate their attempts and be
successful. He concluded by repeating his thanks, and sat
down amidst much cheering.—Mr. Roderick mooed a resolu-
tion pledging the meeting to support Mr. Quayle. This was
seconded by Mr. Kaye, and was also carried unanimously.
Mr. Banks proposed a committee. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Gardener, and was carried. A motion, highly com-
plimentary to Mr. Thornhill, was then proposed and carried.
—Mr. Thornhill returned thankj in a speech of some
length, and in which he eulogised the principles and charac-
ter of Mr. Quayle. Should he (Mr. Quayle) be elected,
they should pull together. He noticed a placard pnt forth
by Mr. Holmes, which he designated as falacious. Mr. W.
Rathbone next spoke. He noticed in condemnatory terms
the conduct of the former corporation in their church en-
dowment measure and others, and took credit for the savings
effected by the whig corporation in turning out Mr. Forster,
and appointing Mr. Radcliffe as town-clerk, &c. He
complained that the tories had turned out many efficient ser-
vants of the parish and the corporation, merely on account of
their political opinions, and challenged them to prove that the
whip had been so ungenerous and partial. If electors did
their duty, " the tyrants would tremble, and England would
have her rights again."—Mr. Rosson spoke in behalf of the
Protector Society, which he had the highest authority to
pronounce legal and constitutional, and made an energetic
appeal to the electors to do their duty. He compli-
mented the mayor and the municipal assessors on their late
conduct in the revision court. Alderman Evans spoke at
some length. He was followed by Mr. Harvey and Mr.
Walter Nl`Gregor. A vote of thanks was then passed to the
chairman, and the meeting broke up.

EXIIIBITION OF PAINTINGS,
POSTOFFICE-PLACI: GALLERY.

We continue, and conclude, our notices of the works of
art now exhibiting. _ _ _

508. " Italian Festa." A. EGG, Liverpool.—On looking
for the " local habitation" of this artist, we were surprised
to find that his "habitation" was really "local". We find
he has two other works, 32 and 288, in the rooms. There is
much talent displayed in this picture. The colouring is
good, and the figures are picturesquely placed.
512. " Chapel of the Virgin Mary, in Rouen Cathedral."
H. GRITTEN, London.—Mr. Gritten appears equally at home
in, architectural as in landscape painting. This interior is
well painted, conveying a good idea of the vastness of the
edifice. The light is brought into the picture with a mellow
tone. This is a clever work, and reflects much distinction
on the artist.

517. " A Seventy-four Leaving her Anchorage." T.
WOODWARD, London.—A marine picture, with some merit,
but cold in colour.

524. " The Astrologer." C. DUKES, London.—This
picture pleases us greatly. We did not expect to find a work
of such merit placed in such an out of the way corner. The
subject is a girl having her fortune told by an astrologer, who
is seen seated at a table, with a large tome before him. The
old stargazer is capitally painted—the expression of his face
well managed. The girl is very lovely ; a charming touch of
thought is cast over her fair countenance ; the fleshing plump
and natural. Her dress is well executed, as are all the ac-
cessories to the picture. The table cloth may be particularly
noticed as carefully done. This is a meritorious painting,
and will bear examining. The hand of the lady may be im-
proved.

538. " 'Mechanics' Institution." G AIERDM AN, Liver-
pol.—A spirited and faithful water colouring of the Mecha-
nics' Institution, Mount-street. It is a pity that the con-
fined nature of the street prevents a good view of this building.
Mr. l-lerdman presents us with the appearance of it as if seen
at a distance. Mr. Herdman has two other works in this and
the next room, viz., 612, " A View of Lancaster," and 620,
" Danluce Castle," both painted in a free, sketchy, bold
style.

330. " The Sisters." J. FISHER, Bristol.—Three posi-
tive graces. _

535. " Portrait of Joshua Lace, Esq." J. DICKSON,
London.—An inimitable likeness.

557. " Design for a Public Building." J. PARRY, Li-
verpool.—ln the true Liverpool mustard pot and pepper
castor style. The portico is bold.
538. " Residence of a Gentleman, near Frodsham ;" and
510, "Frodsham Bridge." R. HARGREAVES, Liverpool.—
Two clever pencil drawings. " Frodsham Bridge" is most
faithfully drawn.
541. " Portrait of a Lady." T. CRANE, London.—Mr.
Crane has several clever works in the rooms. For style and
manner we prefer this to the others. There is an ease and
gracefulness about it which render it pleasing. The introduc-
tion of the antique chair is somewhat original.
315. " The Window." BONE, London.—A pretty idea,
but not new. A lady is seen sitting at a window, with a dog
beside her.
519. " Beech Trees." C. W. SHEPHERD.—An elaborate
drawing of a noble grove of beeches.
55-1. " Flowers." Miss HUNT, Liverpool.--Sweetly
painted, and cleverly arranged. The dewdrops are well in-
troduced.

557. " Frankfort." ITAsn«•lcs, Bath.—Well drawn,
but rather too light for moonlight.—No. 570 is by the same
artist, representing the " Ancient hostelrie of the Fourteen
Stars, at Bristol."

563 and 566. " Views near Guildford and Farnham."
NOBLE, Fulham.—Mr. Noble has not wandered through
sunny and fertile Surrey without advantage. He has pre-
sented to our notice two picturesque spots of rural beauty in
the above vicinities. The lights are nicely introduced.
573. " Vase of Flowers." Mrs. HARRISON, London.—
This lady has several very charming specimens of her talents
and taste in the exhibition this year.
574. " Rosalind and Celia." J. W. WRIGHT, London.
—These two sweet creations of Shakspeare's genius are here
introduced to us in an original manner.
581. " Mont Blanc." W. G. HERDMAN, Liverpool.—A
view of old Mont Blanc, with his eternal smAtcapped pin-
nacles. Looking over the Lake of Geneva we see Byron's
house amidst the trees. This is drawn in the artist's usual
free style.

590. " Mother and Child." BunnANks, London.—A
clever portrait of a cat and kitten.
591. " Winter Scene." G. PICKERING, Chester.—A
view of the Dee frozen over, with skaters. The artist has
introduced part of the City-wall and St. John's Church.—
No. 600, " Bolton Abbey," is also by Mr. Pickering.
592. " The Glove." Mrs. SEYFEARTH, London.—The
subject of this work will be learnt from the following extract
from the catalogue. It is one of those pictures that does not
tell its own tale. It is elaborately coloured ; the expression
of the faces excellent.—" Francis the First, with his assem-
bled court, Mary Tudor, Dowager Queen of France, and
Charles Brandon, Duke of Suffolk, were being amused with
the fighting of wild beasts, when the Lady Kunigund, throw-
ing her glove into the arena, said ironically to the Knight
Delorges, If, sir knight, you indeed love me as ardently as
you daily swear, prove it—fetch me my glove ! ' Instantly
the knight sprang amid the contending monsters, and, seiz-
ing the glove, calmly returned with it to the lady. Com-
mended and applauded by those who had witnessed the bold
deed, he threw the glove to her, saying he no longer desired
her love; and from that hour forsook her."

601. " The anxious Mother." Miss F. CORBEAUX,
London.—A mother watching beside a cradle, in which a
" baby lies sleeping" ; a clever work. Miss L. Corbeaux
has a good drawing, No. 609, " The Merry Beggar," a boy
playing a mandola. _

610.- " Composition." F. MACKENZIE, London.—A
sweet little drawing, with good t ffects of light.
617. " Cuckoo." Miss NICHOLSON, Liverpool.—" The
cuckoo sings on every tree," quoth Shakspeare. Here we
have this singular bird very well drawn and coloured, swing-
ing on the " pendant boughs."-582, a beautiful " Group
of Flowers," is also by this lady.
631. " Portrait of a Young Lady." G. HARGRnAvEs,
Bold-street, Liverpool.—Decidedly the best miniature in
the room. The colouring is exquisite. Put one of the
ghost-like photographs by the side of this, and then exclaim
with Hamlet,

"Look on this picture, and on this."
Here we are reminded vividly of youth and beauty, and "the
time when life was new"—while in the photograph, we may
fancy a spectre rising to claim our acquaintance.
In the sculpture-room Mr. Jackson has several capital
busts, and a figure of Andromache—" On her fragrant
breast the sleeping baby lay." The Messrs. Spence also
have some good busts.
We have now come to a conclusion. We maw occasionally
revert to those we have not noticed in our journev round the
town. We are conscious we have omitted drawing attention
to many very meritorious works, while we have omitted
cutting up and abusing many very bad ones. If we have
said anything which may appear uncivil, we have not intended
to give offence. If artists will hung bad pictures up, and of
course invite criticism, they need not grumble at finding
their works roughly dealt with. We perceive the Manches-
ter folks are adopting the London plan, of giving away a plate
to each subscriber of the art union there. If the Liverpool
Academy would adopt the same plan—which, indeed, is now
very generally practised—their number of subscribers would
greatly be increased, thus giving more encouragement to
artists, and satisfying the public, who would readily catch at
the opportunity of a chance of a good prize with the err-
taint y of having aquid pro quo for their money.

The pope has re-established the order of St. John, of Je-
rusalem, within its states, and conferred upon it the direction
of the I'ontificial Military Hospital. It was from the exer-
cise of similar functions these knights derived their primi-
tive titles of Hospitalers of St. John.

COUNTRY BANKS ISSUING BANK OF ENGLAND NOTES
EXCLUSIVELY.—From the second report of the select com-
mittee on banks of issue, Appendix, No. 2, we find the
number of country banks acting with Bank of England notes
exclusively, having fixed amounts assigned, are twenty-live
in number. There are seven in Liverpool, the total amount
of their-credit being £1,035,000 ; six in Birmingham, credit
£382,000; four in Newcastle, credit £395,000 ; three in
Manchester, £670,000 ; two in Portsmouth, £45,000 ; one
in Gloucester, £180,000; one in Swansea, £28,000; and one
in Hull, £20,000. Total amount of credit £2,655,000.

DISTRAINING FOR RENT.

TO THE EDITOR OF THE LIVERPOOL ST4IVDARD.

SlR.—The frequent abuse committed by persons who are
employed to distrain for rent loudly cries for the legislators
of the land to enact laws and appoint persons duly author-
ised to this important duty, and thus prevent the abuse of
fraudulent sales, gross impositions, and unprincipled men
interfering in the matter. At present a person finding it
necessary to distrain for rent, usually finds out an auction-
room where such men usually assemble, and not knowing
better, commits his warrant of distress into the hand of one
of these men, who makes the most of the matter by-
levying of the property immediately, unless the person dis-
trained upon will consent to pay something as a bonus to
prevent this; or if this cannot he done, the next object is to
get the landlord to allow the bailiffs thus employed something
handsome (as they say) to obtain the possession of the house
by the tenant giving up the key; and for this purpose the
advice given to the tenant by the bailiffs is, not to give up
possession unless the owner will consent to the terms pro-
posed ; but if the property be removed for sale, fraudulent
accounts of sale can be rendered and improper charges made.
This is a short sketch of the many abuses practised. Any
alteration, so that owners of property and tenants may be
secured against these abuses is very desirable ; and some
necessary information might be obtained by consulting the
officers of the sheriffs of the county.—l am, &c.

HUMANITAS.