The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1846-12-15 00:00:00

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Dec. 1.5, 1846.

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NEW IMPORTATION. The "Lincoln" cigar, war-
ranted to smoke "Brieht."
SATURDAY EVENING CONCERTS.—A third donation
of has been received from Robertson Gladstone,
Esq., in aid of the objects of this institution.
Last week, a sailor, named Alexander Stepom, belong-
ing to the ship Mischief, lying in the Queen's Dock, fell
from the maintop, and died of concussion of the brain.
On Friday, a man named Gilbert Jonea, aged 22, whilst
at work on a roof in Sefton-street, slipped off, and frac-
turing his right thigh, died of the injury.
A gentleman had his pocket picked on Tuesday of £l5
at the Liverpool Bank, while waiting to pay in some
money.
Major Jebb has opened a court at Warrington, to en-
quire as to the incorporation of the town All formal op-
position to that measure is withdrawn.
The Rev. H. S. Joseph, late of this town, has been
appointed by the visiting magistrates to officiate pro tem.
as chaplain of Chester Castle. He is a candidate for the
permanent appointment.
A man named John Goldsworthy expired at the
Northern Hospital last week, from injuries sustained five
weeks ago, in the tunnel at Upholland, by the falling of a
fragment of rock upon him, while engaged in undermining
DEATHS BY BURNING.—There were no less than four
inquests held last week before H. Churton, Esq., the
coroner for Cheshire, on children burnt to death; and
during the previous week five were held.
On Sunday, in consequence of the new arrangements
made by Mr. Dowling, 180 of the borough police were
enabled for the first time to attend their respective places
of worship.
ALKALI WORKS.—In the action Gerard v. Gamble, re-
ferred at the last assizes to an arbitrator, £3OO damages
have been aw irded to the plaintiff for injury to his woods
at St. Helen's by the defendant's works.
Captain 13issett, late of the Duke steno-shin, and one
of the most intelligent and competent gentlemen con-
nected with the merchant service of this port, has been
appointed assistant surveyor for the underwriters of
Lloyd's-room, Liverpool.
Mr. Thomas Dennett, junior, son of Mr. Thomas Den-
nett, of this town, whose attainments at our Mechanics'
Institution, where he received the first elements of his
education, were some time ago subject of comment, has,
at Trinity College, Dublin, obtained the first honours in
mathematic a, logic, and the classics.
PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL STEAM-SHIP COM-
PANY.—At the half-yearly meeting on Tuesday, a divi-
dend of eight per cent. was declared. The company pos-
sesses a fleet of twenty-one noble ships, with a tonnage of
21,850 tons, and 7310 horse power. Besides these, there
are now building, in London and Glasgow, two steamers
of 1200 tons each, and four of 1000 tons each. The com-
pany also has an independent insurance fund of £160,000.
MELANCHOLY ACCIDENT AT SEA.-111 July last, as
the England's Queen, Captain Sheddings, which left this
port on the 15th June, was on her way to Bombay, Robt.
Atkin, a well-educated boy, fifteen years of age, from
Blackburn, and nearly related to the owners, fell over-
board. Mr. Thompsen, the chief mate, immediately
jumped over the ship's side, and attempted to save the
you'll, but unfortunately both were drowned.
LIVERPOOL. JULY RACES.—The following stakes close
and name on the Ist of January next instead of the Ist of
May as was the case last year :—Mersey Stakes for two-
year-olds, the Liverpool Cup (formerly called the Trades-
men's Pla'e), the Derby Handicap, the Grosvenor Stakes,
the Bentinck Testimonial Stakes, all in 1817 ; the St.
Leger, Sefton, and Knowsley Dinner Stakes, for 1848,
and several Produce Stakes for 1848, 1849, and 1850.
Trig LOYAL ORANGE ORDER.—As we announced in
our last publication, a general meeting of the Grand
Lodge, of the above order, was held in the town on Wed-
nesday last, at which a most excellent code of laws was
agreed to, which gave the utmost satisfaction to the dele-
gates from Rochdale, Sheffield. and other districts, where
the brethren muster strong. The books, laws, and ordi-
nances are now publishing, and we believe the most fasti-
dious Protestant cannot take exception to them, and we
would recommend the perusal of them to those who wish
for a well organized Protestant Association.
The new and splendid packet-ship New World, arrived
at this port on Thursday from New York, having sailed
from New York on the 13th ultimo. She is 1,600 tons
burthen, and a perfect model of naval architecture. Her
cargo consists of 1.700 quarters of Indian corn, 1,250
quarters of wheat, 4,300 barrels of flour, 1,100 barrels of
apples, 4,000 boxes of cheese, a considerable quantity of
provisinns, &c. She is consigned to the house of Chao-
man, Bowman, and Co. ; lies in the Waterloo Dock, and
is well worthy of a visit from her immense proportions.
HOCK COMMITTEE, THURSDAY.—The plans for the
alterations of the treasurer's office were approved of.—
The Secretary read a list of persons applying to be en-
rolled as master porters. Mr. Tobin thought a difference
ought to be made between the working man and the gen-
tlemen porters. (Laughter.) Mr. Middleton : They
ought all to have a badge. The Chairman : They are all
(Laughter.)—Mr. Molyneux stated that the
table of rates for the Albert Dock had been prepared. It
was ordered that a copy should be handed to each gentle-
man of the committee, and the subject was deferred for
-decision till next week.
BIRKENHEAD Docks. —We understand that Mr.
Massey, the eminent contractor, has agreed to take the
contract for the above extensive works. The sum to be
paid for their completion is said to be half a mill on. The
large tunnel leading from the upper part of Wallasey Pool
to Woodside ferry is expected to be completed in about a
fortnight, and then Mr. Brassey's contract will, we hear,
.commence. The utmost activity prevails all over the
works, and no doubt the inhabitants will soon have the
pleasure of seeing one of the docks at least in active ope-
ration. A large ship now on leer way from the East In-
dies, with a cargo for Manchester, it is anticipated, will
be discharged at Birkenhead in the early part of next year.
—Chester Courant.
Sr A. Knight delivered a stirring address on the even-
ing of Tuesday last, at the South Corporation School, on
the sanatory condition of Liverpool. The mortality
amongst the children in this town, was frightful to con-
template, for, out of every one hundred children born,
forty-nine died before they were five years old, and, in
Vauxhall-ward, the average was sixty-four out of every
hundred ; in addition to that, lie stated that the average
at which the working classes died in Liverpool was fifteen
years. Sir Arnold Knight concluded with some direc-
tions as to the importance of personal cleanliness, and
advised those whom he was addressing to avail themselves
of the advantages offered by the commodious baths
lately erected by the Corporation. The meeting was af-
terwards addresssed by Dr. Sutherland, Mr. J. A. Tinne,
Dr. Duncan, and Mr. W. Barry.
THE BOWYER COLLECTION OF PRINTS AND PAINT-
INGS.—The admirers of the fine arts will be gratified to
learn that this enormous and valuable collection of prints
and paintings is about to be disposed of by allotment.
We had the pleasure during the past week of a cursory
examination of a few of the framed engravings, now cn
private view at 51, Bold-street. They are not of that
kind usually selected for art unions, but all of the first
character—many of them proof impressions of the finest
plates ever published, and some that have not yet appeared
in public. The frames, which are deep and elegant, are
in gold maple, tiger wood, cherry, walnut, and indeed
every known variety of furniture timber. There is one
novel peculiarity in these frames ; instead of the usual
gold flat, there is inside the glass a broad crimson-velvet
flange, which gives to the prints a warm and pleasing ap-
pearance. The encouragement to the advancement of
art created by club subscriptions is well-known, and, as
in this instance, works to the value of forty-five thousand
will be divided, the opportunity is an uncommon one.
By a subscription of a guinea an allotment valued at !
£250 may be obtained, while there is a certainty of at
least a print valued at £1 12s. Mr. Cutter, of Bold-
street, is the agent for Liverpool.
THE REV. HUGH M'NEILE.—AN EXAMPLE TO IRISH
LANDLORDS.—The Incumbent of St. Jude's, Liverpool,
and his respected brother, of Belfast, are examples of
what Irish landlords should be. In the Belfast Corn.

mercial Chronicle we find the following from one who

signs, "A Tenant on a Neighbouring Estate :"—I wish
to inform the public, through your excellent paper, of the
example set yesterday by Mr. M'Neile, of Parkmount.
He met his tenants on the Redbay estate, and the Rev.
Hugh M'Neile's tenants from Glenariff, at the hotel here,
•by appointment, to ascertain the circumstances of every
individual at this trying season, taking down the names of
all such as required employment for the winter, which be
has so arranged that each shall be set to work near his
own home, and paid full price for his labour. He also re-
commended them to prepare their land for turnips, car-
rots, parsnips, and cabbages for next season, not relying
much on potatoes ; and to every one who has the ground
ready at the proper time, Mr. M'Neile will supply seeds
of the best kind, gratis. All appeared highly satisfied
with the arrangement made, and Mr. M'Neile's declara-
tion, that hunger must not be felt by the poorest amongst
them. The tenants deserved all the kindness bestowed
on them by their excellent landlord, as there is not a
better conducted or more industrious set of people to be
found anywhere ; this is proved by the fact that the rents
due at last May are all paid. If all the other landlords
come forward speedily with similar measures for the
benefit cf their poorer tenantry, we shall not have occasion
for presentment session', or any other effort to meet the
difficulties of the approaching winter at this end of Lower
Glenarm."
THE MANCHESTER ELECTION.—The friends of the
two candidates (the Earl of Lincoln and Mr. Bright) are
actively at work in behalf of their respective favourites.
On Wednesday last, a numerous meeting of the requisi-
tionists to the noble earl was held at the Albion. On the
platform appeared a large number of the most influential
merchants and gentlemen, who spoke most enthusiasti
tally in the cause. The principal speakers were Mr.
Alderman Neild, (chairman,) Mr. John Peel, Mr. Jere-
miah Garnett, Mr. James Aspinall Turner, and Mr.
Malcolm Ross. Deserved encomiums were passed on the
character, consistency, and principles of the noble lord ;
and the conduct of his opponent in now stating, that
distinctions between parties are now not only in exist-
ence, but persons who disregard old party associations are
guilty of discreditable conduct, and inflict dishonour upon
their relatives, was freely canvassed, whereas, he had,
when attached to the league, advocated the adoption of a
course which would beat down the fences between Whig
and Tory. A handsome letter from Lord Lincoln was
read, signifying his more than willingness to come for-
ward, if he received such a requisition as would warrant
a belief that a majority of the constituency would accept
of him. It was also stated that the requisition had ob-
tained no fewer than 1,500 influential signatures. On the
following day, Mr. Bright's election committee held their
weekly meeting at Hayward's Hotel, but it was not very
numerously attended. The speakers were, the chairman,
Mr. R. Nicholson, Mr. Bright himself, Mr. W. Shuttle-
worth, and Mr. Prentice. A committee of sixty- two
gentlemen was appointed. A strong opinion begins to
prevail, that before another Parliament is assembled,
Lord Lincoln will be the member for Manchester; but
Mr. Bright's friends, on the other hand, are very eon
Gaeta.

SOUTH LANCASHIRE ASSIZES.

CROWN COURT.-TUESDAY.

Mr. Baron Rolfe having entered the Court, the Clerk
of the Crown immediately after proceeded to call over
the roll of justices, mayors, and coroners, for the county
and the several boroughs in the southern division.
The following gentlemen were then sworn of the Grand
Jury :—Sir Thomas Bernard Birch, Bart., of the Hazles,
foreman; Richard Alison, jun., Woolton Heys, Esq. ;
Robert A.ndrews,'ltivington-hall, Esq.; Elkanah Armi-
tage, Pendleton, Eaq. ; Richard Burley, Manchester,
Esq. ; James Brancker, Aighurth, Esq. ; William Earle,
Liverpool, Esq.; Richard Earle, Huytoo, Esq.; Richd.
Edwards, Roby ball, Esq. ; Roht. Gladstone, Manches-
ter, Esq. ; Gilbert Greenall, Walton-hall, Esq. ; John
Stock Turner Greene, The Hall-houses, Bedford, Esq. ;
Lawrence Heyworth, Yewtree-house, Esq ; John Lang-
shaw, The Hollins; Esq. ; Joseph Langton, Liverpool,
Esq. ; George Hall Lawrence, Liverpool, Esq.; Henry
Lawrence, Liverpool, Esq.; James Lawrence, Park-hill,
E-q. ; Thomas Moss, Otterspool, Esq. ; Nicholas Ro-
binson, Liverpool, Esq.; William Gillibrand Unsworth,
Maghull-hall, Esq. ; Joseph Need Walker, Calderstones,
Esq. ; and Joseph Brooks Yates, West Dingle, Esq.
His LOR.DSHIP then proceeded to deliver his charge,
which it is now unnecessary to give.
Owen Morris (25) and Thomas Kelly (50) were in-
diqed for having, at Great Lever, feloniously stabbed
and wounded Robert Johnson, with intent to do him
some grievous bodily harm. The jury found the prisoner
Morris guilty of inflicting the wounds with intent to com-
mit grievous bodily harm, and Kelly guilty of an assault.
Morris was sentenced to imprisonment and hard labour
for two years, and Kelly to 12 months' imprisonment.
A little boy, only twelve years of age, named Matthew
M'Clellan, was indicted for having, at Bury, feloniously
stolen a mare, the property of Joseph Gaskell. The pri-
soner was convicted. Sentence deferred.

Neal .31Manamy (26) was indicted for having, at Pem-
berton, teloniow,ly assaulted James Russell, putting him
in bodily fear and danger of his life, and violently stealing
from his person one sovereign, three halfcrowns, and
various other monies and articles, the property of the
said James Russell. The prisoner was convicted of rob-
bery without personal violence, and was sentenced to im-
prisonment and hard labour in the house of correction
for 12 months.

CROWN SIDE—NISI PRIUS COURT.—TuasDAY.
(Before Mr. Justice WitormanN.)
211i/ton Wallwork, aged 32, was indicted for marrying
one Betty Jones, at the Collegiate Church, Manchester,
on the 17th July, 1846, his first wife being alive. The
jury found the prisoner guilty, but the sentence was de-
ferred. _ _ _ .

Joseph Shepherd (50) was indicted for having, at Man-
chester, feloniously assaulted John Marsh, and robbed
him of a silver watch-guard, of the value of 15s. The
jury returned a verdict of not guilty.
Joseph Turtonshaw (33) was found guilty of having
feloniously cut and wounded Bernard Foy, with intent to
do him some grievous bodily harm. Sentence deferred.
Newton Barrow (26) and Thomas Taylor (62) were
indicted with having, on the night of the 2nd November,
burglariously entered the dwelling-house of Mrs. Mary
Hankinson, a widow lady, residing in Rosamond-stre' t,
Manchester, and stolen thereout two silver spoons, some
wearing apparel, and other small articles, of the value of
£lO, the property of Thomas Coward, a lodger with Mrs.
Hankiuson. The jury acquitted Taylor, and returned a
verdict of guilty of larceny against Barrow, who was sen-
tenced to seven years' transportation.