The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1841-12-10 00:00:00

NAVIGATION FROM THE TRENT TO THE
MERSEY.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that on and after the
fifteenth day of January, 1842, the Rate, Toll, or Duty
authorised to be demanded and taken by the Company of
Proprietors of the Navigation from the Trent to the Mersey,
(by virtue of an Act passed in the first year of the reign of
King William the Fourth, cap. 55,) on ALE, will be RE-
DUCED TO THREE FARTHINGS PER TON PER MILE ' • but
this Reduction is not to extend to the Rate, Toll, or Duty
authorised by the said Act to be demanded and taken in
respect of Ale which shall be conveyed through or along the
Branch Cut or Canal from Wardle Green to Middlewich,
and which shall pass or be brought into or from the said
Navigation from the Trent to the Mersey ; or which shall be
conveyed through or along that pal t of the Macclesfield Canal
made by the said Company.
And Notice is Hereby Further Given, that on and after
the said fifteenth day of January, 1842, there will be demanded
and taken, at all times of the year, for the Rate, Toll, or
Duty of PAVING STONES, SAND, GRAVEL, and all
other Materials for Making and Repairing Roads, DUNG,
SOIL, MARL, and ASHES, used as Manure for Land
only, carried along or passing through any Lock on this Na-
vigation, the Sum of ONE HALFPENNY PER TON PZR. MILE.
HENRY MOORE,
Prineipal Agent to the said Company.
Navigation (Vice, Stone, Dec. 7,1841.

CLOSE OF THE EXHIBITION.
THE EXH IBITION of the LIVERPOOL ACADEMY
of PAINTINGS, the WORKS of MODERN AR-
TISTS, will CLOSE on SATURDAY, the 18th instant.
Open every day, at the EXHIBITION Rooms, Old Post-
office-place, from Nine in the Morning until Dusk. Admis-
sion, Is. ; Catalogue, Is.

Also, Brilliantly' Illuminated with Gas, EVERY EVENING,
from Seven until Ten. Admission, Is.
SAMUEL EGLINGTON,
Secretary to the Academy.
N.B.—SUBSCRIPTIONS RECEIVED FOR THE ARTISTS FUND.

From the Second Edition of Grimstone's Weather Almanack.
SIGHT RESTORED !
NERVOUS HEAD-ACHE $l• DEAFNESS CURED
UNDER THE ESPECIAL PATRONAGE OF
Their late MAJESTIES,
Her Royal Highness the Duchess of KENT,
And authorised.by Her Majesty's Lords of the Treasury.
Mat. vi. 22.—The light of the body is the eye.—Luke ii. 34.
fIPTHALMIA, CATARACT, GUI'TA SERENA, IN-
FLAMMATION, and all Diseases of the Eye and
Head Cured by the most simple, delightful, and fragrant
Compound. Its mode of application is fraught with plea-
sure ; many thousand Cures have been accomplished by its
use, at a trifling expense, yet certain in its operation. If
Testimonials be necessary to induce the sufferer to make
trial—Kings, Lords, and Commons have used it. The
Lords of the Treasury have sanctioned its use. Their late
Majesties, the Duchess of Kent, the most eminent Oculists,
Medical Practitioners, with that gigantic balance—the press
—have eulogised Grimstone's celebrated herbacious com-
pound, known as Grimstone's Eye Snuff, for its efficacy in
removing all diseases incident to the Eyes and Head. G. J.
Guthrie, Esq., F.R.S. See J. B. Lachfield, Esq.'s Letter,
Whitehall. Dr. Thomas—Dr. Andrews calls it a National
blessing—see his Reports touching its utility. The late Mr.
Abernethy, with many others, recommended Grimstone's
Eye Snuff, and called it " Man's best Friend," and the
" Student's Vade Mecum."—See the many thousand Letters
o Testimonials, of undoubted Medical authority, with others
3 the first respectability. This Snuff will cure Cataract,
phthalmia, Gutta Serena, Inflammations of the Eyes, and
completely eradicate Nervous Headaches. The only genuine
is sold in Canisters of Bd., ls. 3d., 2s. 4d., 4s. 4d., Bs.,
15s. 6d., with the Inventor's Signature and the Royal Pa-
tronage attached to each Canister. This Snuff is manufac-
tured from Herbs only.
OBSERVE THIS CAUTION.
W. GRIMSTONE is the SOLE INVENTOR, and the
Only Genuine is Prepared by him.
A Liberal Allowance made to all Vendors, by PIERCE and
CROSFIELD, Cigar and Foreign Snuff Merchants, Castle-
street, Liverpool, WHOLESALE and RETAIL AGENTS: aISO
by J. Forrester, Druggist, 59, Byrom-street; Welch, Snuff
Maker, Church-street; Ross and Nightingale, Chronicle-
office, Lord-street ; Atherton, Lord-street ; Denby, 4, Great
Charlotte-street; Hignett. Oldhall-street; Messrs. Hignett
and Bullen, Tobacconists, Moor-fields ; Mr. Proctor, To-
bacconist, London-road ; Mr. Roberts, Druggist, Ranelagh-
street ; Mr. G. H. Howell, Druggist, Dale-street; Mr. J.
Shepherd, Tobacconist, 3, Scotland-place ; Mr. Hignett,
Tobacconist, corner of Dale-street; Mrs. Moreland, Tobac-
conist, Church-street: Mr. Plummer, Tobacconist, North
Crescent, Lord-street; Mr. Thomas Hignett, Tobacconist,
1, Tithebarn-street ; Mr. W. King, Druggist, Soho-street ;
Mrs. Miller, Tobacconist. Elliott-street ; and Mrs. Moore,
Tobacconist, Pitt-street; and in MANCHESTER, by W.
Grindon, 4, Old Church Gate, Market-street, and 119, Picca
dilly ; Mr. Rayner, Tobacconist, 25, Market-place; Mr. G.
Bevins, 23, Market-street ; Mr. J. R. Lynch, Market-
street ; Watson and Co., 45, Market-street; Abrams, 4,
King-street ; Biggar, Deansgate ; Lovett, High-street ; W.
Smith, Market-street ; Mr. Brown, Market-street; Gee,
Ancoats-street ; and every principal Town and City in the
Globe. But read
CAUTION.—This Odoriferous Herbaceous Compound of
Herbs, sold in canisters, ls 3d, 2s 4d, 4s 4d, Ss and 15s 6d
each, with copies of original testimonials, gratis, with each
canister, by all Agents, both Foreign and British. jt can be
obtained in all the principal towns and cities. A'liberal
allowance to shippers, owners, captains, and all vendors (27
Grimstone's Eye Snuff. This celebrated sntif is shipped
to all quarters of the globe, and retains its benign quality,
in every climate. All snuffs and cigars shipped on the
shortest nonce.
Copies of Testimonials maw be had from all the. Agents gratis.
A FEW OF THE MANY THOUSAND TESTIMONIALS OF SIGHT
RESTORED AND DEAFNESS CURED.
" Whitehall, March 8, 1838.
" Mr. Grimstone,—Sir, I think it but justice that I should
offer my acknowledgments to you for the great benefit I have
derived from the use of your Eye Snuff. Its action on
the membrane of the nose, causing the lachrymal glands to
discharge in a manner truly surprising, and by that means
so cleansed the cornea, that my eyes became healthy, strong,
and performed their wonted duties in a manner that 1 have
not known the blessing of for six years. The renowned G. J.
Guthrie, Esq., F.R.S. recommended me to try your eye
snuff prior to my undergoing an operation. Many thanks to
him for his suggestion. Thanks to your invention, that ope-
ration will not be necessary. Sir, you have my permission to
make this known in any manner you may think best.
" I am, sir, your obedient servant,
" J. B. LACHFIELD.
" P.S. Be pleased to send to the Thatched House Tavern,
St. James's-street, a 4s. 4d. and two 2s. 4d. canisters. You
can send the change in the parcel for the enclosed half sove-
reign. " J. B. L."
G. J. Guthrie, Esq., F.R.S. This eminent Surgeon and
Oculist has attested to the truth of this Letter.
Copy rf a letter sent to Mr. Grimstone, Jan. 2, 1841.
" Sir,—Having been afflicted with bad eyes for along time,
a friend wk., had received benefit from using your eye snuff
recommended it to me. I have taken the contents of two of
your 2s. 4d. canisters, and am happy to say my sight has im-
proved ; the weakness and dimness is removed ' • and, sir, it
is my wish that you make this known for the good of
the public. Shall be happy to answer any inquiry.—(Third
Testimony.) " Your s, " G. SMITH.
" 6, York-place, Kentish Town."
Copy of a letter sent to Mr. IV. Grimstone, inventor of the
celebrated Eye Snuff.
" To W. Grimstone, Esq., Inventor of Eye Snuff, 39,
Broad-street.
"The Marchigness de Broglio Solari presents her best com-
pliments to Mr. W. Grimstone, and has the pleasure to in-
form him she has had the most convincing proofs of the be-
neficial qualities of his Herbaceous Eye Snuff, in many cases
of its restorative power, both of sight and hearing.
" Mr. Grimstone—sir, you are at liberty to make use of
her name. Sept. 22, 1838. 46. Charlotte-street."
Abstract of a Letter from Mrs. L. S. Brewer, Dressmaker.
3, Edge-terrace, Kensington Gravel Pits.
" To Mr. Grimstone, Inventor of Eye Snuff.
" sth December, 1840.
" Sir,—l have been a sufferer for seven years, both eyes
being so swollen as to cause blindness. Among the many
medical gentlemen who attended me was the famous oculist,
Dr. Alexander: indeed, I do believe my case was beyond all
their skill. Physic, bleeding, blistering, with a seaton, and
all kinds of lotions, but no relief,' till chancing one day being
led by your house, in 39, Broad-street, Bloomsbury, my
guide inquired if I Lad tried your Eye Snuff, on which I
purchased a ls. 3d. canister, opened it in tile shop, took
some, and was greatly relieved before I reached my home.
I can with truth assert, and make oath if required to do so,
that it was your Eye Snuff cured me. Shall be happy to
answer any inquiry.—l am, sir, yours gratefully,
" L. S. BREWER."
To W. Grimstone, 39, Broad-street.
" 10th December, 1840.
" SIR,—I have been afflicted for many years with a severe
pain in my head, attended with a dimness of sight and dart-
ing pains in my eyes, for which I have had the first medical
advice ; indeed, I have taken large quantities of medicine,
without receiving any relief; but I am now delighted to say,
with truth, that ever since using your valuable eye snuff, which
I have taken copiously, that is, a 2s. 4d. canister weekly, I
am quite free from those excruciating pains, and can read the
smallest print, although I am in the 67th year of my ay.
This is my third testimony, and I shall be most happy to give
it to you or to any respectable inquirer at my residence as
under.-1 remain, with gratitude, sir, your obedient humble
servant, " E. ROBSON.
" 19, Bell-street, Edgeware-road, Marylebons."
From Blackwood's Lady's Magazine, for 1838. To Mr.
W. Grimstone, on his valuable invention of the Eye Snuff,
made from British herbs, for the diseased organs of the head
and eyes :
" Great was the power that did to man impart
Creative genius and inventive art ;
The second praise is, doubtless, Grimstone, thine
Wise was thine head, and great was thy design ;
Our precious sight from danger now set free,
Wives, widows, fathers, praises sing to thee."
" 19, Bell-street, Edgeware-road, Marvlebone,
And copied by many Periodicals."'
Copy of a Letter to Wm. Grimstone, Esq.
" August 26, 1840.
" Sir,—The relief I have derived from using your justly
,elebrated Eye Snuff surprised both me and my friends in-
deed, after being under medical advice for Ophthalmia for
very many years, and left without hope. I now give you my
testimonial to the efficacy of your Eye Snuff, for that, and
that alone, has restored my sight.—l am, your obedient ser-
vant, " H. MAUNDER MAY.
" 7, Pilgrim-street, Kensington."
Copy of Letter to Wm. Grimstone, Esq.
" 10th August, 1840.
" Sir,—l take the liberty of enclosing cash for a further
supply. lam now happy to inform you that the person who
has used your valuable Eye Snuff, being blind for the last six
months, with a most distressing headache during twelve
months, is greatly relieved from the latter, and nearly restored
to the former, so much so that he can see to the distance of
half a mile, doctors and medicine having all been iseless.—
Yours, &c. &c. " THOMAS S. WALLACE.
" Penfield Cottage, Shircock. Carrickrnocross, Ireland.
" P.S. Shall be happy to answer any inquiry."
Copy of a Letter to Mr. W. Grimstone, 39, Broad-street,
Bloomsbury.
" July 4, 1840.
" Sir,—From a feeling of gratitude I am induced to inform
you, (with liberty if you please to publish the same,) having
been subject to very weak sight with inflammated eyes, my
friends recommended me to use your valuable invention,
known as Eye Snuff. I am, sir, now perfectly recovered,
althongh I have only taken it constantly for six weeks, and
indeed I will never be without it; my sight is much better
than it has been for many years.—l am, sir, yours respect-
fully, " J. BRYAN-
" 41, Brown-street, Bryanstone-square."
Copy of a Letter, dated Leeds, July 4, 1834.
" Sir, —I have received great benefit from your Eye Snuff.
I have been afflicted ten years with Cataract, and was given
up by the Medical Men, but seas recommended to use your
Snuff, which completely cure'', .ne in a few weeks. You may
make use of my name, if it will do you any good. Excuse
my writing.—Yours, ever faithfully,
" PETER SAUNDERSON Harper-street, Leeds."

THE BRITISH CLOTH MART,
128, BOLD-STREET,
IS NOW OPEN, with a new and choice STOCK of
WOOLLEN GOODS.

THE Proprietors, in soliciting Public attention to this
11 Establishment, respectfully intimate their determination
to offer none but the best description of Goods, at prices
that will pronounce the BRITISH CLOTH MART the
CHEAPEST HOUSE in Liverpool.

PANTECHNETHECA TAILORING & OUTFITTING
ESTABLISHMENT,
63 65, LORD-STREET, LIVERPOOL.
B. HYAM, PROPRIETOR.

rrnHIS Establishment, which stands at all times unrivalled
.1. for an Extensive and Elegant Assortment of GOODS,
contains at present a most splendid variety of Dress Waist-
coatings, comprising every thing new and fashionable, either
of French or English Manufacture.

The Proprietor having an Agent in London, to transmit
die newest designs as soon as they appear, is enabled, at all
times, to offer such articles of taste and novelty as must be
pleasing to his numerous Friends and Patrons
As it is it

possible to state definite prices for goods vary-
ing so much in expense and quality, some idea may be formed
when a very neat and elegant Figured Silk or Satin Vest,
either light or dark shade, may be had for 14s. ; Oriental and
Gold Embroidered Velvet Waistcoats, from One Guinea to
Two Guineas and a Half ; Plain and Figured Silk Plush, 21s.
upwards ; Plain Black or Coloured Silk Genoa Velvets, 20s.
to 28*. ; Black and Coloured Satins, 14s. to 225.

An infinite variety of Patterns, of the best quality, of Shawl
and Thibet Waistcoatings, worth 18s., are selling at 12s. 6d.
the Vest.

A large and splendid assortment of Robes de Chambre
have just been purchased by the Proprietor, which they are
making up, from 21s. each.
A Pamphlet, containing a general List of Prices, also prices
of contracts by the year, Liveries, &c., can be obtained at
the Establishment, or will be forwarded (post free) to any
part of the Kingdom.

FOREIGN INTELLIGENCI

UNITED STATES

As we anticipated in our last, the Great Western, steam-
ship, reached Bristol on Monday night, haiing completed her
voyage in 13 days. She has brought 30 passengers, half a
million of dollars, and a tolerable cargo. The New York
papers are to the 23d ult., seven days later than those brought
by the last Halifax boat.
A destructive conflagration took place on the evening of
the 15th ult., at St. John's, New Brunswick, which swept
away all the buildings on Market-street Wharf, and from
Prince William-street to the water, the New Market-house,
&c. Large quantities of goods were placed in the Market-
house for safety, but were afterwards destroyed. 40 vessels
are stated to have been burnt, amongst them five ships. The
fire was still raging when the steamer left, which conveyed the
letter in which the above particulars are given. It is also
said that 75 houses were destroyed.
A dreadful fire had also occurred at Vicksburg on the 10th
of November, of which the Vicksbrirg Whig says -
•1 We stop.the press to announce the most destructive fire
that has ever occurred in this city. It was discovered about
12 o'clock last night in the kitchen of Mr. Droz. in Main-
street, from which the flames spread with frightful rapdity,
destroying in their course two entire squares, one on each
side of Main-street, from Cherry-street to Locust-street.
The wind was blowing a perfect gale, and the noble exertions
of our gallant firemen were but of little avail; still all was
done that strong arms and stout hearts could do to stay the
progress of the destroying element.
" At this late hour, wearied and worn down as we are, we
cannot pretend to state the amount of the loss, but it must be
immense." _ . . . . ,

Lord Morpeth had been at New York, and had been in-
vited by the British residents and a number of influential
citizens to a public dinner, to take place on Monday, the 28th
ult.' which, it was expected, would prove a grand affair, as
the Governor of the State of New York and several other
distinguished personages had expressed their intention of
being present on the occasion.
The celebrated Mr. Fenimore Cooper had been figuring in
the law courts, in two actions for libel against the New
York Morning Courier and Enquirer for a review of his
work entitled Home as Found. One of these cruses was
tried on the 20th, but had ended in the jury's being dis-
charged without agreeing to any verdict, after being locked
up from 3 in the afternoon until half-past 9 o'clock in the
morning. Upon the second indictment the editor of the
Enquirer had written a letter of apology to the attorney,
upon which proceedings were stopped.
The New York Journal of Commerce of the 20th of No-
vember says—" The government of the United States has
filed a bill in equity in the United States Circuit Court
against the Bank of the United States, the object of which
is to annul all the assignments made by the bank as fraudu-
lent, and to obtain the appointment of a receiver to take
into his possession the funds of the institution.
The following is from the New York Herald of the 23rd
ult..—
_ _

" Our relations with Great Britain have formed a promi-
nent topic of discussion in the public journals for some time
past, and no doubt have engaged a large share of the atten-
tion of the executive and his cabinet at Washington. Pre-
sident Tyler will send his message to congress two weeks
from to-day. lie will probably suggest some mode of ad-
justing the several points of difference between this country
and England. What his plan will he we know not ; but
dictated as it will be by patriotic intentions, by sound judg-
ment, and a resolute determination to preserve the honour
of the nation, tempered by a profound desire for peace, it is
not to be doubted that the recommendations of the execu-
tive will be met with a proper spirit on the part of congress.
One thing is certain. Our government will never acknow-
ledge the right of search, on any pretence, or under any cir-
cumstance. The inviolability of our flag will be maintained
at all hazards. The nation, as one man, would go to war
with any power on earth that should undertake to exercise
this right. This is the nost delicate point of difference be-
tween this country and Great Britain, and we doubt whether
it will ever be settled except by the arbitrement of the

sword."

_
The election of the next president is attracting great atten-
tion, and the Herald says there is likely to be a general
break up, and dissolution of the two great political parties,
into which the coutry has so long been divided.
Dr. Lardner has advertised a course of lectures in New
York, which it was expected would be well attended.
NEW YORK MONEY MARKET, Nov. 23.—Money has of
late become considerably more scarce in consequence of our
banks limiting materially their discounts. The foreign de-
mand for specie has probably rendered this measure neces-
sary, though, as bills on Europe are now coming forward
against the cotton crop, the pressure will not probably be
long felt. Still the low prices of the staple, by retarding
shipments, and the discredit of state stocks in Europe,
which prevents them serving as a remittance, will probably
cause the rates of exchange to rule high for some time to
come. _ _

The following are the quotations of today :—London,
1093 to 1091 ; Paris, 5. 25 ; Amsterdam, 40} to 401 ; Ham-
burgh, 361 io 361; Bremen, 78 to 78k. At these a good bu-
siness was done. _ .

The aspect of affairs in Mexico is more pacific, Santa Anna
having been confirmcd in his authority, and the convention
having been agreed to by Bustamento.
By advices received at New York, we learn that the Sia-
mese who are at war with Cochin China, had gained a very
considerable victory.

The advices froni Canada are not very important. There
was considerable anxiety expressed by the arrival of the new
governor-general, Sir Charles Bagot, and the papers were
occupied with a variety of speculations as to his future policy
and measures, the loyal party auguring the best from his ap-
pointment, while, on the other hand, the organ of the French
party, Augore des Canadas, was indulging in a series of
violent articles against Sir Robert Peel's government, and
endeavouring to stir up the Canadians against them. The
Montreal Messenger of the 19th ult. states, that rumours of
patriot movements were growing rife, and that meetings of
men who were known to be disaffected were being held in
the country parishes. Fears had consequently arisen of a
new series of troubles during the winter, but it was hoped
that the lessons taught the insurgents in 1837 and 1838 would
deter them from any fresh outbreak. Much satisfaction was
felt that Mr. Murdoch, the secretary of the late Lord Sydeu-
ham, had been re-appointed secretary to the new governor-
general.

TO CORRESPONDENTS,

We have received a long report of a deputation appointed to
inquire into the merits of the dispute between the London
masons and their employers, but we have already said
sufficient on the subject.
The lines entitled " The sweet voice of love" are defective
in many respects.
Have we not already anticipated the suggestions of " A
Protestant Operative ?"
Mr. Michael Alexander Gage must be profoundly ignorant
of the respect which is due to the conductors of a public
journal, or he would not have asked us to insert a com-
munication which appeared in the columns of a contempo-
rary several days since.
"A Staunch Conservative" is evidently sincere, and wishes
us well; we therefore feel anything but offended by his
well-intentioned remarks.
The attention of the authorities is called to a nuisance arising
from the distribution of waste at a feather-dressing ware-
house in Cable-street.
If a " Lover of Harmony" will divest his communication of
the offensive allusion to an excellent clergyman, we have
no objections to insert his letter.

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