The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1841-12-07 00:00:00

TO THE EDITOR OF THE STANDARD

Sfit,—,-You have truly said in your sketch of the last
Council proceedings, that their result " has struck a chill
into the heart of every true Conservative out of doors." It
has done so, sir ; nay 1 do not hesitate to say that it has
done more than this to many of the operative class to which
I belong, by giving colour to the representation, by which we
have so frequently been assailed by the radical faction, that
the Conservative gentry only use their humbler brethren for
the advancement of their own selfish interests, or the grati-
fication of their selfish ambition.

I need not say, sir, that I do not believe that this or any-
thing even approaching to it is true, of the greater portion of
the Conservative gentlemen of this town; but can I refute
believing that it is true with respect to the wavercrs in the
council who have so cruelly thrown overboard, upon this
Education question their operative brethren, who are so
deeply interested in its settlement upon constitutional and
protestant principles? For what have we toiled in years
past—for what have we contributed our money and time—
for what have we risked life itself against the bludgeons of
our popish and liberal opponents. if not to secure the advan-
tages of a sound Bible education for our children? For
nothing, assuredly, so much as for this have the operative
burgesses of Liverpool stood forth in the front of the battle,
and crushed with their resolute and unswerving energy the
obnoxious thing which had fastened itself upon the necks of
our fellow-townsmen ; and yet now, when the;fight has been
won—gloriously, effectually and for ever won,—are we to be
told that we must forego the fruits because a few gentlemen
wish to parade upon 'Change. their exceeding
liberality—
their vast charity—their desire of conciliation, and their
horror of being termed bigots and intolerants?
We cannot, it is said by these conciliatory gentlemen, re-
concile ourselves to turn out upon the streets and consign to
ignorance and crime the children of Roman Catholic parents.
But can they any more consign to ignorance the children of
those loyal they
who have placed them in those very
seats of honour and power which they now occupy ? Dare
they crush to the earth that loyal spirit which has stood firm
against the attacks of obloquy—against the insidious appeals
of Chartism, of Socialism, of free-trade agitation—against
the threats and the blows of a ferocious Popish faction—and
which can only be prostrated beneath the conviction of be-
trayal and ingratitude ? Where can be the charity of such
a course ? Where its JUSTICE ?

We ask for nothing the propriety of granting which has
not been again and again proclaimed by these same trimming
gentlemen. We ask for nothing which is not recognised as
just and constitutional. We ask only for SCRIPTURAL
EDUCATION. We have battled for it and won it ; and
through you, sir, I tell these gentlemen WE WILL HAVE IT
They may baffle us now. They may trick us out of our
determination for a time; but we will have it from other
hands, if theirs refuse to do us justice.

I write strongly, Sir, because I feel warmly. in common
with nine tenths, I am sure, of the class to which I belong,
and because I feel too that there can be no hesitation upon
this question if the minds be honest which have to decide
upon it. There can be no half-way house upon the road from
error to Scriptural truth. There can be no twilight path
between the darkness of that error and the full light of that
truth. We have proclaimed this fact in days gone by, and it
would seem about to be forgotten. We have agitated for
" the Bible, and the whole Bible:" and if those in whom we
have placed our trust are resolved to forfeit their consistency,
I tell you, Sir, and I tell them, that the Conservative Opera-
tives of Liverpool are equally resolved that their consistency
shall not be
_forfeited I
I have the honour to be' Sir,
AN OPERATIVE BURGESS, AND NO TRIMMER.

LIVERPOOL AS THE WEST INDIA MAIL
STATION.

As in some degree illustrating the advantages which the
port of Liverpool possesses for the fitting out and dispatch of
large steamers, we copy froni a Boston paper a statement of
the exact time of arrival in Boston of Cunard's mail boats,
during a period of twelve months. The unparalleled regu-
larity attained by these steamers, on their voyage out from
Liverpool, as shown in this statement, must at least be sa-
tisfactory evidence that we possess within our port ample
facilities for the transmission of the West India or any other
line in perfect sea order, and that no difficulties of naviga-
tion present themselves to create delay after leaving our river.
The time is calculated from the hour of their departure from
Liverpool to the hour of their arrival in Boston, without de-
ducting the time of their detention in Halifax.
Britannia arrived July 18, 1840, in 14 days 8 hours.
Acadia Aug. 17 l2 12 ..
Britannia
Caledonia Oct. 2 13 ..
Acadia
Britannia Nov. 3
Caledonia Nov. 19
Acadia Dec. 21 .16 .. 22 ..
Columbia Tan. 21, 1841 .... 16 .. li ..
Britannia Feb. 22 l7 13 ..
Caledonia . Mar. 20 15 00
Acadia April 7
Columbia April2l l5 .. ..
Britannil May 6 l5 .. 10 ..
Caledonia May 19 l4 .. 12 ..
Acadia June 2 ...... ..... 13 .. 12 ..
Columbia June 17 l2 2
Britannia
_Caledonia July 17 l3 .. 1 ..

It will be seen by the above table that the boats have per-
formed nineteen voyages from Liverpool to Boston. The
average time occupied in these passages is fourteen days and
ten hours, which, considering the tempestuous weather dur-
ing the winter months, and which necessarily lengthened the
voyages at that season of the year, may be said to be unpa-
ralleled in the annals of steam navigation.

A rumour was current in Limerick on Monday, that the
murderer of the late Lord Norbury has been arrested.

THE GLASS MANUFACTURE IN BRISTOL.—The Sun cf
the 29th ult. contains a paragraph giving a gloomy view of
the state of trade of this manufacture here. We have made
enquiries on the subject, of the highly respectable firm cf
Powell, Brothers, and Co., glass bottle manufacturers, and
are sorry to have the statement of the Sun confirmed. It,
however, appears that these gentlemen extinguished their
fires for repairs fourteen weeks ago; and finding their stock
very heavy, they deemed it prudent to suspend their opera-
tions until the stock of bottles was materially diminished,
"
most handsomely and considerately paying in the meantime
12s. per week, as "play wages, to their men. We, how.
ever, are happy to say, that it is the intention of the firm to
commence working again on Monday next, with a reasonable
prospect of an improved trade. With regard to a house in
the glass trade alluded to by the Sun, we believe it is true
that it "bas its warehouse full of
goods, upon which duty to
the amount of £20,000 has been
paid, but can find no outlet
for them.—Aris/of j 0,0.„/.

CHESTER DIOCESAN BOARD OF EDUCATION.

On Tuesday last we gave an abridged report of the second
annual meeting of this excellent institution, which was held
in Manchester yesterday week. We have much pleasure in
transferring from the Manchester Courier the following ad-
mirable sentiments which were delivered with great effect
by our talented townsman Edward Cardwell, Esq. on that
occasion. _

My Lord, Ladies, and Gentlemen,—At this stage of the
proceedings, I am sure it cannot be necessary to dwell upon
that part of this resolution which expresses the necessity of
undiminished exertion. It is not necessary to remind you
that you are placed here in the centre of the densest popula-
tion that God, in his providence, has ptrinitted to assemble
any where upon earth ; or that here, wore than elsewhere,
the physical industry of the people is subject to the keenest
stimulus. and,more particularly, the younger portion of them
are called, at an earlier age, to enter upon the thorny path of
life, and share. in the evils and trials of their parents. Neither
is it necessary to enforce the peculiar responsibility which
these considerations entail, of expanding the moral instincts,
of unfolding the right affections, of arming them for their
arduous warfare it, all the parioples of truth. Your presence
here to-day abundantly testifies that you are mindful
of these circumstances, and sensible of these obligations—
(hear, hear)—and, therefore, we may proceed at once to
that more immediate practical part of the resolution
which invites you to proclaim the ncessity of extending and
improving the system. And how will you extend and im-
prove it ? Human learning is in its nature progressive ; dis-
covery results from the collision of conflicting opinion ; the
agitation of thought is the elimination of truth; the bold
conjecture of one age becomes the established principle, or,
it may be, the exploded fallacy of the succeeding. And so,
we have been beautifully told, that we must not confine
within the trammels of the seventeenth century, the talent
and merit of this enlightened age. And, my lord, as a state-
ment, that may be very true ; but, as a sneer, it is positively
false. As a statement it may be very true ; for though the
seventeenth century comprises all the giants of our national
literature, and we live in an age when genius rarely attains an
historic stature, yet we begin where they left off, and, how-
ever little in proportion we may be able to effect it must be
something beyond what they have already accompiNhed. We
must be in advance of our age. Your lordship has truly told
us that we are in advance of our age ; for we have not sacri-
ficed that substantial advantage, because the phrase has been
perverted, or the principle abused. But, does it not follow
from hence, as a most clear deduction, that if human learning
is always advancing, it is always changing, and least ca-
pable of definition when it is most active, and always
depending for the limitation of its boundaries upon the
balance of human opinion. But there is knowledge which is
the same yesterday, to-day, and for ever,—(applause,)---the
will of God traced upon the heart of man, or graven, b
God's own finger, upon the tablets of his word. (Applause.)
And, my lord, that sneer would certainly be very false which
represented us as arbitrary or exclusive ; arbitrary, because,
while we make the best, as others do, of that which is in
its nature arbitrary, we give that, too, which bears the cer-
tain impress of a divine origin ; exclusive, because, while
we embrace, as others do, every branch of temporal acquire-
ment, we desire to comprehend that likewise which is of
eternal importance. (Applause,) My lord, we know that
the broad stream of learning must derive its waters from
sources which cannot he numbered ; anxiously, joyfully we
embrace them all; and we only ask besides, that it may be
blended with Siloa's brook, and flow fast by the oracles of
God. And how are we to accomplish this? The resolution
invites you to accomplish this, by extending your improved
education within the pale and according to the principles of
that mild and tolerant church which, by God's blessing, is
established in these dominions. And, my lord, in maintaining
that position I shall not meddle, as most certainly it would lit-
tle become me, with any recondite question of controversial
divinity. It needs not the sagacity of the schoolmen to dis-
cover that, without unity of purpose, you can have no suc-
cessful operation, that a house divided against itself cannot
stand. (Applause.) But do we seek for examples ? We have
undertaken to civilize Africa, and we have proclaimed that
the gospel is the most efficient instrument of that civili-
zatisii. A meeting was held of all denominations ; charity
was abundantly professed; but, because they could not agree
in what shape the gospel should be sent out, they have con-
cluded in not sending it out at all. (Applause. And so the
civilizers are gone, but without the instrument for their
civilization. Yes, my lord, the husbandmen are abroad upon
that arid soil, and they have left their plough behind. (Loud
applause.) Again, is it not fresh in all our recollections
that, in this very place, some hundreds of persons, who called
themselves ministers of peace, were assembled for what they
said was a purpose of benevolence ; and they brought with

them so much charity, and so much devotion, that because
they could not agree in what manner they should worship
God, they were brought to harmony at last, by re-
solving not to worship Him at all, (Loud applause.)
Now, my lord, why do I cite these examples? Not for the
reproach of any individual ; I am not here to deny to any
man the possession of piety and charity ; but 1 do say that
things like these are wonderful illustrations of a most im-
portant truth. And I trust it will not be thought pre-
sumptuous in me, if I refer to what has just now occurred,
to show how immediately, where there is unity of system and
adequate authority, misunderstanding are happily removed,
and harmony immediately restored. Of old, when wars were

in fashion, men made a solitude, and called it peace ; and now,
when our war is the war of intellect, men have established
an abnegation of principle, and they call it a universal accor-
dance. (Applause.) But let us not be blind to the course of
events, nor deaf to the voice of experience. Within the last
few years, a broad issue has been taken before the British
people, upon the subject of education, and they have answered
intelligibly enough, as you have come here to-day to answer
that they will have an improved and extended system, and
that they will look for it first at the hands of their church.
And, my lord, it is gratifying to remember that this victory
is due not solely to the genuine liege-men of the church, but,
in good part, to the effectual alliance of exemplary men, who
are often called, though I do not know whether they call
themselves, dissenters, but whom, I am sure, proceedings
like those of to-day must tend to convert from faithful friends
into soldiers of the ancient standard. (Applause.) The ark
of the Lord has been carried into the temple of Dagon, and
Dagon has fallen upon his face before the ark of the Lord.
(Applause.) May the trial we have passed, and the triumph
we have won, so animate our zeal, and so purify our devo-
tion, that we may earnestly co-operate with his lordship in
these schemes of benevolence which Providence has peculi-
arly entrusted to his charge. For why else, I wonder, did
God, who never works in vain, plant the purest of
churches in the greatest of empires. (Applause.) And,
by the spirit in which we prosecute this holy work, may
it be seen of all men that we have enrolled under his lord-
ship's banner ; not because we seek to be arbitrary or ex-
clusive, but because we know that a man is never so little
arbitrary as when, abandoning the illusions of individual
opinion, he cleaves to the discipline of his fathers, and never
so little exclusive as when he labours to extend and improve,
amongst a united people, the influence of the universal
church. (Loud applause.) Let us then, with one voice,
join with his lordship to proclaim " that there is a necessity
for undiminished exertion in the cause of education in con-
nection with the church, both as regards its improvement
and its extension." (Loud applause.)

The Newry Telegraph states that Dr. Elrington is at
length the Dean of Armagh, the Rev. Mr. Hudson having
resigned, on finding that his appointment was not in accord-
ance with the arrangements of his Grace the Lord Primate.
We have authority for stating that her Majesty has been
pleased to appoint the Right Hon. Lord Wharucliffe, Lord
President of her Majesty's Privy Council, to the important
office of Lord Lieutenant and Custos-Rotulorin of the
West-Riding of the county of York, vacant by the decease of
the Right Ilon. Henry, Earl of Harewood. No better ap-
pointment could have been made.—Leeds Intelligettcer.
THE BlBLE.—Casting away the fear of being accounted
superstitious, cultivate the habit of looking at a Bible with
respect and reverence. Open it with a kind of solemn plea-
sure ; for God is there, in all his greatness, and holiness, and
love. Read it with thankfulness ; for it is a grant to you,
under the hand of God, and it is sealed to you by the blood
of Christ ; and the grant secures to you, if yon be a humble
believer, forgiveness and sanctification, and victory and hea-
ven. It secures to you " all things," for" you are Christ's
and Christ is God's." When good old Bishop Latimer was
led to the stake, he took the Bible with him. He clung to it
with holy affection. It had pointed out to him a Saviour ;
it had taught him how to live with comfort ; it was now to
teach him how to die with triumph. There is scarcely a
page in the Bible which does not show more of God than all
the wonders of creation.—Life of the Bee. B. HOUSWII4.

SINGULAR SwcinE.—A young man named Luther Harris,
aged about 21, committed suicide at Marlborough, Now
Hampshire, the week before last, having first written a notice
of his death, which he forwarded to the Keene Sentinel. It
is as follows:—" Melancholy.—Died in Marlborough, Oct.
1, Luther Harris. He took his own life. He was teacher
of the select school in Marlborough when he died, and gave
no reason which no one else has thought of. His body was
carried to his friends in Windham. His soul is now in
another, another, another world. May it be a warning to
others not to take their own lives. His connexions were re-
spectable. His father is a minister of the Gospel. His school
by this act is broken up, and will not soon be started again."
American Paper.

EXTRAORDINARY CIRCUMSTANCE.—On Thursday week,
John Bellringer, a careful labourer of North Curry, who by
his industry had saved a little property, having attained the
age of 70, and being, it is supposed, depressed by rheumatic
pains, applied to Mr. Bridge, solicitor, of that village, to
make his will. lie had walked from his abode a distance of
one mile for the purpose, and having insti ucted the clerk as
to the contemplated disposition of the will, he said, " I shall
give my dwelling-house between two of my children, and f.. 5
to one of my sons, and £5 to one other :" and at the moment
of uttering the last word he dropped from his chair and ex-
pired in less than ten minutes. An inquest was held, and a
verdict returned of died by the visitation of God.—Bristol
Journal.

COMING TO TELE POINT.—A young gentleman, whose ex-
treme bashfulness might otherwise cause serious embarrass-
ment to the fair, takes the following very modest means of
breathing his sighs through the columns of the Carmarthen
Journal;—" Open to all South Wales.—Wanted, by a hand.
some young gentleman of nineteen, (whose bashfulness has
caused him to adopt this unusual mode of courtship,) en ob-
ject of affection. She must be pretty, not very tall, accom-
plished, fond of music, and have a good voice of her own :
her age from 17 to 25. Money of no consideration ! Address,
post-paid, to "44* The utmost secrecy observed.—p.s.
Any lady wishing to embrace the present opportunity, will
meet with an affectionate lover, and perkaps wealthy hus-
band."

BANKING A dying banker thus addressed his eldes
son :—" You may suppose you are going to inherit a large
fortune, but you are mistaken. I have no property, and the
bank is insolvent to the amount of .C 200,000, On the death
of my father, who died of a broken heart, 1 found the bank
was hardly solvent. I at first resolved to close the concern,
and pay off the creditors, but I afterwards determined other.
wise. I proved my father's will for a quarter of a million,
and set up a large establishment. This gave me the reputa•
tion of wealth, and increased the business of the bank. I
have lived in slendour, as you know, fur many years. All
your brothers are handsomely provided for, and to you, as
my eldest son, I now leave the bank. I have appointed you
sole executor to my will. You have only to prove my pro-
perty for any amount you may
think proper to name, and if
you manage your affairs prudently, the bank may last out
your time as it has mine.'

NIAItRIAGE BY ACT 01, PARLIAMENT.--A short time
since two Young persons, of Ramsey, desirous of entering
into the bonds of wedlock, the one apprentice to a coach
smith, a minor, but who untruly stated he was more than 21,
and the other about 17 years of age, caused notice to be given
at the Huntington Board of Guardians. Such notice was
given three times, and the 21 days allowed by the Act, expired
on Monday week last. By mere accident the father of the
young girl was apprized of the circumstance on the Sunday,
the marriage being to take place at the Superintendant
Registrar's office at 10 o'clock the following morning. A
caveat was prepared Monday and signed, and a messenger dispatched
with it early on Monday morning ; but the Registrar deeming
it not quite satisqctory, the messenger returned for the father,
who, with the aid a good horse and a little extra whipcord,
arrived in time to prevent the marriage, which had been ad-
journed, and was to take place before 12 o'clock. Tbe
-dates of Hyman had in the meantime surtnized, that some.
thing was amiss, and started off towards Cambridge, trustiug
to the chapter of accidents or the God of Love to remove the
obstacles before them. The father, however, pi:lilted and
caught them about 5 miles from liuntiniton, and brought his
daughter, who came reluctantly, home with biro. This ,ims.
tive is given principally to illustrate the working of the new
sytem.—Caistbriellye Chronicte.

Publin

Wriei

ly Magazine. Curry, Dublin :

Liverpool

The conclusion of " Charles 0' Malley " commences the
number•for " dark and drear December. " The " Letters
from the coast of Clare " are concluded also. They have
been written in a good spirit, have abounded with anecdote,
and will, no doubt, do the " coast of Clare " good. Many
) Kilrush could they but enjoy the pleasure of the
company of the writer of these clever letters. The " Por-
trait Gallery ".is occupied by Sir Henry Marsh, Bart. " His
counterfeit resemblance " does not flatter him on the score
of beautyf The Rev. Mr. Gleig's work—" Memoirs of War-

would go t

ren Hastings "comes again under the notice of the reviewer,
whose opinion may be thus summed up : Mr. Gleig's " Me-
moirs of Warren Hastings' form, unquestionably, a valu-
able contribution to the history of British India. This, we
is chiefly owing to the number of original papers.
ss of these closely printed documents,

must s

There is a

r, in our judgment, most perfectly the main
object of their publication ; namely, the vindication of Has-
tings. Mr. Gleig has, we believe, done wisely in allowing
Hastings to be his own biographer, but the papers, numerous

and they ans

—though not too many for their purpose—give the volumes
a broken and unconnected appearance, and very much lessen
the appearance of the narrative. The work will always be
of value for the library. The author will still further serve
the memory of Hastings by giving those who have not lei-
sure for large books, a more compendious account of him.
Professor Wilson and Mr. Chalmer's " Land of Burns" is
again noticed. " The Tale of the Indian Seas" improves ;
the interest increases. The neat article is_part 3 of " The
Proposal for the Reconciliation of the Protestant and Roman
Catholic Churches." The writer may, and no doubt does,
mean well, but he has a " bee in his bonnet,"—a brief, and
as it appears, a hasty reply is made to the proposal : the
letter- and reply are, however, worth consideration. " Sir
Thomas •;Molyneux's Life" is concluded. The lover of
biography will read this paper with equal pleasure as those
that have preceded it on'the same subject. Three recently
published pamphlets on Ireland are next reviewed, con-
chiding this number.

Blackwood. December.—Blackwood, Edinburgh

One of the most interesting papers that have appeared in
Blackwood for some time, is that which attracts our atten-
tion on first'opening the number. It is entitled "Modern
Schools of Art in France, Belgium, and Switzerland." To
this paper we draw the attention of all our countrymen who
have a love for the arts. It shows the rapid progress making
abroad in all'departments. It is devoutly to be wished that
the British Government would follow the example of the
French, whose encouragement to arts and artists is produc-
tive of'the very best results. The commission just appointed
to inquire into the subject of the state of the Fine Arts in
this
,country may, perhaps, lead to something beneficial
taking' place-, and be the means of elevating the British
school'. In the paper before ns we have a complete history of
the painters of the above named countries, with their various
styles,-capabilities, and excellencies. The writer awards the
palm to the French painters who, it appears, are making great
efforts in their various departments. We have lately in-
spected some French works of art of a very brilliant charac-
ter, 'beautiful both in conception and colouring, surpassing
certainly anything we have seen proceeding from an English
easel., We should nave given this article entire, but its extreme
length will• prevent us. We, however, recommend careful
perusal of it. Our academicians here should, by all means,
study it. 1! Hints to Authors," second series, is on the
epistolary. Some laughable specimens in the science of
letter writing are given. " Sketches of Italy" are continued.
The antiquarians, of Ancona are smartly shown up and ridi-
culed, as, is also the opera in that place. The sketch of
Bologna .is extremely entertaining. The accounts of the
celebrated shrines there are curious enough. Mr. Simmons
contribiltes a poem entitled the " Peak of Darra." It is
written with much ability. " Philosophic Nuts," is a re-
view Of a work by Mr. Johnson. The author of Philosophic
Nut.i appears to have,a capital opinion of himself. Whether
that-opinion will be lowered a peg or two by the review of
his work, or not., remains to be seen. The student will be
glad to find " The Verdict on the Homeric Questions"
delivered.
.These interesting papers, we suppose, are now
closed. Thomas Aird contributes a' Churchyard Eclogue,' in
which half a-dozen ghosts hold a spiritual conversation.
" The World of London," part 7, gives us some account of
the strangers' constantly residing in it. This paper contains
some unjustifiable and untrue observations on the character
of the high. It is gate clear the writer has lost his money
through the agency of some Patlander—perhaps been laughed
at into the bargain—or- has taken a violent prejudice
against a whole nation. He condemns with a very broad
sweep of the pen. No wonder Sandy should be pre
ferred to Paddy, when we reflect where Blackwood
comes from. There are as' many good Irishmen as
Scotchmen, only the writer of the " World of London"
does . not, or will not, 'seem to know it. " Tittle-tattle
of a Philosopher" is a review of a German work, enti-
tled'Meine Lebensreise (My Journey through Life), in six
stagei. It is amusingly told. The late disastrous fire in
the Tower of London has prompted a very cleverly written
and highly interesting article on that celebrated fortress. In
fact, it is a concise history of it, and will be read with avi-
dity. Some of the particulars are curious. Mention is
made of Blood's attempt to carry off the crown jewels. A
full account of this piece of daring atrocity will be found in
Lambert's Survey of London. We have often been sur-
prised -that some of our novelists, who appear to delight in
dressing up villany in the most choice and fashionable garbs,
have not taken this circumstance as a groundwork for a
story, or interwoven it in a recital. William Aytoun's poem
of " Blind old Milton" is cleverly written. It abounds with
poetic beauty. Colonel Maxwell's work, entitled " A Run
through the United States," is reviewed. Many of the re-
viewer's opinions appear identical with those expressed by a
local contemporary, whose love for the Americans and Ame-
rica often draws from him articles of great ability and refine-
ment.

The New Statistical Account of Scotland. No. XXXIV,
Blackwood and Sous, Edinburgh.

This number contains the conclusion of the history of the
county of Stirling, and commences with part of that of the
county of Orkney. It is illustrated by an excellent map of
Kirkcudbrightshire. The number abounds with interesting
and valuable statistical details. The accounts of the Orkney
Islands are especially well worth reading and remark. We
have their topography, natural history, antiquities, &c., fully
given ; as well as statements relative to the manners, occu-
pations, and customs of the people.
The fine effects of the free trade system are shown in this
work. In the manufacture of kelp a few years ago the popu-
lation of the Orkneys derived an excellent living, and found
constant and profitable employment. The introduction of
Spanish Lardla at a very low duty, through the instrument-
ality and at the instigation of the late Lord Sydenham, then
Mr. Poulett Thompson, completely destroyed the kelp trade,
and reduced the population of these islands to comparative if
not positive poverty. It has had this effect, however—the
islanders are, now prosecuting the fisheries to some extent,
and turning their attention to the cultivation of land, which
offers great inducements, being capable of immense improve-
ment., It really appears to us surprising that persons should
turniheir thoughts to the far west—endure long voyages—run
great-risks, toil and hardships—when, if they would look
nearer home, they might find good employment for their ca-
pital. In the Orkneys it is clearly shown by the statements
made in this work, that men of small capital, of industrious
habits and experience, would find great advantages, and the
results of their settlement would be beneficial in an extraor-
dinary degree, both CO themselves and the islands. Labour
is cheap, a ploughman getting 1.7 is., and meal, &c. ; a day
labourer only Is. 3d. Meat is but 3d. per lb ; poultry Bd.
each ; eggs 2d. a dozen. To the sportsman the islands offer
great inducements, as it seems that all sorts of fish are in
abundance, from a trout up to a whale; while birds, from a
starling to an eagle, are objects for the shooter's skill, in
great numbers. A perusal of this work will repay any one.
Very much ignorance prevails, in England at least, respect-
ng these islands, and we recommend this number especially to
general notice. If our legislators would turn their attention
to the Orkneys, great improvements are capable of being ef-
fected in them, and the state of distress in which the inhabi-
tants are occasionally thrown, might be obviated. This sta-
tistical history of Scotland is one of the most valuable addi-
tions that can be made to a library.

The Anti-Socialist Gazette. Edited and published by John
Brindley. Davies, John-street. Liverpool.
Mr. Brindley comes out in full force this month. He is
the most persevering and undaunted champion of a cause we
ever met with; he appears to " run a muck" at all denomi-
nations of infidels, and no sooner does he upset one class,
than his lance is set in the rest and he charges at another.
He has enough on his hands at present—Socialists, Mormon-
ites, Atheists, and Chartists—are all the objects of his attack,
and most ably does he carry on his war of extermination.
We only 'hope the public will support him in his good cause
and meritorious labours. His opponents cannot say he is
afraid of them, for whenever they do him the honour to
wish for a meeting, then up he starts, face to face with
the best of them. The Anti-Socialist Gazette, we perceive,
is rapidly extending in its sale—every where it is becoming
asked for. In the present number we have some able arti-
cles and curious particulars. Mr. Briudley's letter to Sir
Robert Peel is a most talented production : it shows up the
t that cleverT he
wretched old sinner Robert Owen, in true
colours.
letter to Publicola is a searching exposition of
writer's follal:ies and sophistries. Mr. Brindley shows how
Untenable are the grounds upon which Pubhcola argues_
tr.. Brindley bases his arguments upon truth—Publicola
• - Gazetteis not without
On:falsehood. This Anti-Socia/ist
its share of fun and light reading. The account of the tour
in search of Mrs. Chapplesmith's connections, is really ex-
tremely laughable if we may be allowed to laugdheat
manifest.
a recital
in which human wickedness and folly are m
We'are glad to perceive that the Mayor of Bristol
South
well,put
a
stop to the horrible publication printed there by
oiho will be tried before Sir Charles Wetherell at the
nextwiil
Some particulars relating to the Mormonites will
Tie read with much interest. In the letter to Feargus
O'Connor there are some solid trutilf, which we implore

se3sions

every workir,g roan to ponder welt. Th

tear 4 altugatter
a capital one, and is a " clincher" for reargus, Let all
operatives of Feargus's way of thinking take the trouble to
read it, it will be the means of unsealing their eyes. We re-
commend this publication to notice, which for fearlessness, de-

termination, boldness of style and spirit, is equal to any of
the present day.

Charles O'Malley, XXI. and XXII. Walmsley, Liverpool.
The present part concludes the story of " Charles
O'Malley." In it we find the hero hurried from the Duchess
of Richmond's ball, at Brussels, to carry orders to the troops
of Lord Wellington, to meet the French, under Buonaparte.
We find O'Malley engaged at Quatre Bras, taken prisoner,
and having an interview with the Emperor, who tries, but in
vain, to sift him of his information. While a prisoner, he
finds Sir George Dashwood, also a captive, and aids in his
escape. Scenes in the French lines are cleverly narrated,
previous to, and during, the battle of Waterloo. This is, we
consider, a happy turn of the story, as it gives us an insight
into the conduct of Buonaparte during that eventful period.
An animated description of the battle of Waterloo follows;
and the brilliant charges and conflicts which took place are
detailed in a masterly manner. How the heart sickens at
the recital of that bloody day, when man met man in bitterest
hate : and for what? To satisfy the ambition of one man,
who could, as described, see thousands mowed down like
grass. The marriage of the gallant soldier, and his settling
down quietly " in Galway," wind up the number ; and thus
is concluded one of the most spirited, amusing, and enter-
taining stories of the day—and which has proved the author
to be a man of unquestionable talent and ability. The illus-
trations are good, as usual. In this part we have three
sketches and a vignette.

The cool impudence, but disgraceful imposition, of the
New York Sunday Timee, in publishing a story with Harry
Lorrequer's name attached as the author, has drawn forth
some clever and droll remarks in L'Envoi.

The Comminioner, de Lunatico Enquirendo. Curry, Dub-
lin : Walmsley, Liverpool.

A. new publication, under this title, has made its appear-
ance. It is written in a caustic, satirical style, and hits hard
at men and manners. We must see more of it before we
give a decided opinion. It is illustrated by sketches, in the
manner of 0' Malley and Lorrequer.