The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1840-03-13 00:00:00

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BRISTOL AND EXETER 7-- -1A I—.—1—.—
WAY.
THE" SEVENTH HALF-YEARL MEETING.
A T the HALF-YEARLY GENE MEETING 'of
this COMPANY, held at the M hunts' Hall, in the
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city of Bristol, on TUESDAY, the 3d o March, 1840,
FREDERICK RICKETTS, Esq., in the Chair ;
It was unanimously Resolved,
Moved and seconded by JAMES GIRDS and •
C. B. FRIPP, Esquires, -
lst.—That the Corporation Seal of the Company be affixed.
to the Register of Proprietors now produced.
Moved and seconded by G. W. HALL and T. L. SURRAGE, Esquires,
2d.—That the Report of the Directors now read, be re-
ceived and adopted, and that they be requested to print the
same.

Moved and seconded by C. B. FRIPP and
Was. WATSON, Esquires,
3d.—That the Notices of Forfeiture issued by order of the
Directors, as to 107 Shares in this Company, specified in the
List of Members now read, be confirmed, and the same are
accordingly forfeited to this Company.
Moved and seconded by ROBERT BRIGHT, and
JOSEPH TALBOT, Esquires,
4th.—That WW m. atson, Wm. Browne, M. H. Castle,
and Thomas Kington, Esquires, he re-elected Directors of
this Company.
Moved and seconded by GEORGE JONES and
• JAMES ROWSHER, Esquires,
sth.—That the Directors be authorised to apply to Par-
liament for a Bill, of which a draft has to-day been submitted
to this Meeting.

Moved and seconded by J. P. BARTRUM and
T. W. HILL, Esquires,
6th.—That the Directors be requested to-proceedwith-tt,
negotiation with the Great Western Railway Company, as to
Leasing the Bristol and Exeter Line ; and to convene a
Special Meeting of the Proprietors to consider of the ratifi-
cation of such arrangement as the Directors may have pro-
visionally concluded.
_ _

'Moved and seconded by Dr. MILLER and
WILLIAM BEADON, jUll. Esquire,
7th.—That the thanks of this Meeting be respectfully
presented to the Society of Merchant Venturers, for their
kindness in granting the use of their Hall.
Moved and seconded by WILLIAM TOTHILL and
JOHN WINWOOD, Esquires,
Sth.—That the best thanks of the Proprietors he given to
the Directors, for their able and zealous management of the
affairs of this Company.
FREDERICK RICKETTS, Chairman.
The Chairman having quitted the Chair, it was taken by
JAMES GIBBS, Esq., when RICHARD BLIGH, ESQ., and
J. J. Mona, Esq. moved and, seconded, and it was
Resolved by Acclamation, •
9th.—That the cordial thanks of this Meeting be given to
to FREDERICK RICKETTS, Esq. for his able and judicious
conduct in the Chair.
JAMES GIBBS, Deputy-Chairman.

MILK PUNCH 1
rus unique and nectarious Liqueur has, for nearly a

century, been duly appreciated at.
CHICHESTER AND THE METR,

was at the former place where the origin. Y rojeetorS of this
delectable beverage had his abode; no tip t the Corporation
of that ancient borough evinced their o taste, ant marked
their approbation of this
GREAT DISCOV Y,
by presenting to him the freedom of the town; but with that
the present generation have nothing to do ; suffice it to say,
that this ELIXIR
is now, for the very first time, introduced to the notice of the
bon virants of the northern parts of this great Kingdom for
their judgment.
It would be quite in vain to enter into any detail of its
excellencies, yet, thus far may be vouched, that it is composed
of the best materials, without any adulteration, and, in
flavour, possesses the combined sweetness cf the Grape, the
fragrance of the Lime, with the exhiliration of Champagne ;
and while

OL.

THE LORDS OF THE CREATION
will find it an excellent addenda to the Dinner Table,
THE GENTLER SEX
may not disdain to sip, the more so as
ROYALTY
has acknowledged its transcendent merit.
It has been intimated that it will prevent
SEA SICKNESS,
but of that we will not vouch, never having crossed the
" briny deep" with it in our possession; but should not Pro-
prietors of

PAKET-SHIPS ANSTEAMERS
take the hint ? C
And although it may not produce that " con-
summation devoutly to be wished," yet, sure we are, its
grateful properties are such as will be found to be an excellent
restorative to the palates and stomachs of those who suffer
from the effects of a sea voyage. It will keep in any climate,
and possesses that sure criterion of genuine excellence,
improves by age. _

LE GRAND GOURMAND
will find it a most social companion to his Calepash and
Calepee, and the temperate man, while he masticates his
biscuit over a glass of it, will be constrained to eulogise this
incomptiO.ile Liqueur.
" Come and try,
Don't like—don't buy,"
is an okl saying-and a good Attie; and as in matters of taste
every man is the best judge,' this invitation is given in the full
assurance that, if the Milk plinth only finds its way to the
palate, it will quickly be acknowledged to stand A ramongst
the list of those good things which cheer the heart of mankind.
Sold, at 2-Is. per dozen in pint bottles, and 425. per dozen
in quarts, by B. HARAM, Wine, Spirit, Ale, and Porter
Merchant, 42, Chapel-street, who is appointed SOLE AGENT
for the counties of Lancashire, Cheshire, and Staffordshire,
by the Manufacturer, Mr. Hudson, of Chichester.

MONS. LE DRAY, SURGEON-DENTIST, from the
Firm of LE DRAY and CO., London.
SCURVY in, the GUMS EFFECTUALLY REMOVED.
ARTIFICIAL TEETH SUPPLIED
WITHOUT WIRES', SPRINGS, OR CLASPS.
LOOSE TEETH FASTENED.
And filling Decayed Teeth with Mineral Marmoratuni.
Moxs. LE DRAY and CO., Surgeon-Dentists, respect-
fully inform the Nobility, Gentry, and Inhabitants of Liver-
pool and its vicinity, that they have opened an Establishment
permanently at No. 38, SEEL-STREET, eight doors from
Berrv-street. They continue to fill up the cavities of De-
eayea Teeth with their Mineral Marmoratum, without the
least pain, heat, or pressure ; it is placed into the cavity in
an almost liquid state, and in a few seconds gets hard, pre-
venting and curing the Tooth-ache, arresting all further pro-
gress of decay, and rendering the operation of extraction
unnecessary. The Mineral not only converts a mere shell
into a sound and useful tooth, but, by 'completely stopping
up the cavity, prevents effectually that unpleasant taint of
he breath which invariably accompanies a decayed tooth.
Among the various disorders of the Teeth and Gums, there
are none more destructive in their effects, or more generally
prevalent, than scurvy ; and it is well known that the loss
of Teeth arises more from this cause than any other. It
affects individuals of all ages and of all constitutions, and is
the primary cause of Tooth-ache and decay. To iose so
affected, Mons. LE DRAY and Co. have to inform them,
that they can effectually remove this destructive complaint
by a single application, without the slightest pain.
Artificial and Natural Teeth, of surpassing beauty, fixed
from one to a complete set, without extracting the roots or
giving any pain, without springs, wires, or ligatures, an-
swering all the purposes of Mastication and Articulation,
remaining perfectly secure in their places, and may be taken
out and replaced by the wearer with the greatest facility,—
at the following Paris charges :
A single Artificial Tooth..
A complete Set
A complete Set of Natural Teeth, on fine
gold plate ..
15 0 0
An entire Set of Natural or Terro Metal-
He Teeth, highly- finished, in the ti aEt
style, with fine gold sockets, usutly
charged 40 guineas
Loose Teeth fastened, arising either from age, disease, or
mercury, and deficiencies of palate effectually remedied.
Artificial Teeth out of repair, remodelled to fit the mouth,
and restored equal in beauty and durability to their original
state. Attendance from Nine till Seven, and on Sundays
from Nine till Two.

£0 10 0
5 5 0

C,W For the convenience of country patients, Monsieur
LE DRAY and Co. are enabled to fix a partial or complete
set of Teeth at one sitting, without the least pain or incon-
venience.

No. 70, Seelpstreet,
Eight Doors from Berry-street, Liverpool.

MOST DARING AND DETERMINED ATTEMPT AT BUR-
GLARY.—On Monday morning last, between the hours of
two and three o'clock, the family of Mr. Robert Wilson, tai-
lor, of Bretherton, were thrown into a state of great alarm,
in consequence of hearing various noises about the Louse.
They of course immediately got up, when, to their conster-
nation, they saw three or four men attempting to break open
the front door of the house, which, fortunately, was well se-
cured with two iron bolts and a lock. Robert Wilson, who
is an elderly man, immediately went down stairs, and going
to the door, enquired " Who are you," " What do you want,"
to which the men outside made no reply, but renewed their
exertions to effect an entrance with redoubled force. Old
Robert, hoping to intimidate the invaders, loudly cried out
for a pistol, holding the door with his feet, and supporting
himself, by leaning with all his might, against the jamb, or
wooden spar, opposite to the door. The villains, however,
succeeded in breaking the lock ; and the upper staple of one
of the bolts was likewise broken to pieces. The lower bolt,
which remained fast, was also at one time partially drawn,
but after a bold and fearless attempt, Robert contrived to
replace it again in the staple. The house is detached, and
the inmates shouted for the assistance of their neighbours,
crying out " Thieves," " Murder," but unfortunately their
cries of distress proved ineffectual, and the ruffians threatened
them with savage oaths what they would do, as soon as they
got into the house. They then threw a quantity of stones
and brickbats at them through the room window, and broke
several squares of glass. The door being ahnost prized open,
one of the fellows, as he was in the act of thrusting his arm
between the jamb and the door, received a tremendous blow
with the poker, which old Robert had in his hand to defend
himself, in case they succeeded in forcing it open. While
some of the inmates were calling out for help, and others
quaking for fear, expecting, no doubt, immediate destruction,
Mrs. Smith, with great presence of mind, lighted a number
of candles, and placed them in all the windows of the house,
in order, if possible, to frighten them away. This circum-
stance, together with the shrieks of the rest of the inmates,
had the desired effect; and the ruffians having made several
desperate attempts, for the space of two hours, to realize the
object of their wishes, at length became alarmed, and de-
camped, leaving behind them several weapons of destruction,
including a coulter, a four-grained fork, and a hay-spade.
These instruments they took from a neighbouring farm, and
they have since been claimed by the right owner. The
coulter and the spade are also considerably bent, in conse-
quence of having been used as levers against the post and the
door. No tidings of the scoundrels have yet transpired ; but
it is to be hoped that some clue to their apprehension will
speedily be obtained. It is gratifying to state, that their ex-
pectations were signally frustrated : but had the door beenn
i
made of any other wood thon oak,
all probability, have been very serious to Mr. Wilson and his
family. The inmates in the house were, considering theeeir-
cumstances, exceedingly stout-hearted
the consequence would,
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called
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that, _
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this most trying and perilous occasion, with surprising
fortitude.--Preelon chronicle.