The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1836-11-08 00:00:00

TO CORRESPONDENTS.

We have to acknowledge the receipt of the following periodicals,
&c. :—" The British and Foreign Review," " Blackwood's
Magazine," " Fraser's Magazine," "The Dublin University
Magazine," "The Asiatic Journal," "The Scottish Monthly
Magazine," "'The Anglo Popish Harp," by Jacob Jones,
Esq., and "Another Word to Operative Conservatives."
We must plead a press of local matters for omitting a more
lengthened notice in our present publication; we shall attend
to them in our next or succeeding number.
The Verses of "J. H." breathe the most patriotic spirit, but
aro nut sufficiently polished for publication.

Ebe Eiberpool g..,.tanbarti.

TUESDAY MORNING. NOVEMBER 8, 1836.

If the writer whose design is only to animadvert upon
the slighter irregularities in the morals of mankind, or
to chasten and refine a vitiated taste respecting works of
imagination, finds embarrassment on making his first ad-
dress to his readers, with what apprehensions must his
mind be filled who calls, for the first time, public atten-
tion to his labours, which involve questions of the high-
est interest to society—questions of national policy, both
civil and religious, upon which depend the happiness and
the prosperity of millions—questions of legislation upon
which hang the liberty, the civil security, the peace of a
nation—questions, in fine, which leave nothing un-
touched that forms a part of the active economy of moral

and social man--of man considered in his various rela-

tions, temporal and eternal ? In this character, and
charged with these high designs, we now appear before
the public ; and in order that we may the better secure
their confidence, we shall briefly, but explicitly, state the
course we intend to pursue.

We are of no party, if by party be meant the adoption
of sentiments or opinions as deriving their authority
from men. We shall ever exercise our unbiased judg-
ments on every question brought before us, and hold our-
selves amenable to none but Him " who knoweth the
thoughts of the heart," and to whom, in a very little
time, we must render up our account. If the principle
springing from such a source identify us with Conserva-
tives, we rejoice to find so much intelligence and moral
worth going along with us in the path of duty. We
have, under such circumstances, no objection to receive
the prenomen of Conservative, and we will now declare
in what sense we accept it, and the reasons of that ac-
ceptance.

We confess ourselves to be conservatives of those in•
stitutions under whose auspicious influence history has
recorded the rise of Britain to her present enviable state;
in which she appears the first among the kingdoms of the
earth. When we move our finger over the man of the
world, and accidentally find concealed beneath its narrow
touch our little isle, and then survey the mighty empires
which occupy the larger spaces upon it, an involuntary
feeling of pride fills the heart to think, that such a little
spot should be the most important upon the globe. We
secretly exult, and are ready to exclaim, there—in that
speck—there is the seat of liberty, raised on the char-
tered foundations secured to us by the nobles of the
land—there kings rule for the people's good, and laws
are framed on principles of justice—there holy temples
rise to the supreme Lord of the earth, and the Redeemer
acknowledges his kingdom—would we could add, that
idolatry and gross superstition had no altars there—there
navigation spreads her sail of every colour, whilst cons.
coerce, to minister to its enjoyments, lays the whole globe
under a contribution—there the arts flourish that embel-

lisp life, and science that daily multiplies the resources of
wealth—there reigns the supremacy of the sea, and there
is seen, when fatal necessity calls, the stern front of war,
ready to crush the pretensions of injustice, and repress
the darings of ambition.
When we remember these things—and it is criminal
to forget them—and farther recollect that it has been
under (we almost tremble whilst we use the expression)
that triune system of government, of King, Lords, and
Commons, acting with independent powers, but all con-
spiring to the same end, that all these blessings have
grown up, flourished, and are now perpetuated to us,
can we, is it possible, stifle our gratitude for, or withhold
our humble voice of support from, conservative princi-
ples ? We are sensible of the good we receive from
them, and feel constrained to acknowledge it. Indeed it
seems to us a species of madness to reject generations of
happy experience, for the speculative theories of perfect-
ability—a contravention of wisdom to depart from a
road, every step of which has advanced us from blessing
to blessing, in the visionary hope that a bye-path may
conduct us more rapidly onwards to national happiness.
How just is the sentiment of the poet, as well when ap-
plied to political innovation as to the want of moral pru-
dence t

'• Few
Know their own good, or knowing it, pursue."
There is in this accumulated testimony of ages a sacred
voice which proclaims a practical adaptability of princi-
ples to the economy of our climate, even independentlti•
of all reference to the principles themselves. That on
which time has laid its consecrating hand is entiteed to
our respect. We cannot but feel that our constitution
must be founded upon the solid rock of truth and justice,
since those alone could have preserved it amidst the raging
fury of so many adverse storms and national convulsions
that have successively assailed it through such a cycle of
of generations. But we take even that higher ground,
and shall not be reluctant to canvass, as we are assured
we can vindicate, the prineipes themselves ; and, al-
though the limited space of a single paper forbids us to
enter upon so extended a field now, we shall, from time
to time, examine and present to our readers the elements
of our political and religious institutions, under a firm
conviction that the better they are known, the more they
will be admired.

After this general statement it may seem almost
needless to add, that we shall, ever stand forward
defenders of church and state as indissolubly inter-
woven with each other; for assuredly it would now
be no more possible to preserve the constitution in a state
of healthy existence, if we were to separate the vital
functions imparted to it by our established church, than
it would to be keep alive and in full energy the animal
machine after the deprivation of its heart. Amongst a
multitude of other advantages resulting from this union
is, that no law can be entered upon the statute-book be-
fore the guardians of our most holy apostolic church have
acknowledged its accordance with, or declared its repug-
nance to, the Word of God—an invaluable guarantee to
‘ldiolesome

But whilst we thus declare ourselves unbending advo-

Nov, H. !5.:7.'6.

cares Of ihe prhwiplev of oar constitution in, church and
state, we shall always be ready to lend our aid to remove
any ascertained corruptions that may have insinuated
themselves into either. But we shall never venture to
sake up the political knife, except it be to exscind a tu
mour that impedes the action, or altogether suspends the
function of an ikuportant limb, in order that it may appear
again in its original health and gracefulness. It is the ig-
norance of science that leads the surgeon to indiscriminate
amputation. Unhappily we live in times when too many
want this science, and who, therefore, evince more
promptitude to mutilate the lovely structure of our con-
stititution than to remove any excrescences that may
have grown out of it.

We shall ever feel a deep interest in the social pros-
perity of the town of Liverpool; and, though our influ-
ence be small, and our powers humble, we shall always
use our best endeavours to cultivate a correct moral sense
among our numerous readers, knowing, that whilst ac-
cessions of wealth may give greatness, and diffusion of
knowledge add power to society, it is virtue founded
upon religion that imparts to it all its lustre.
To the lovers of philosophy and literature we shall
render ourselves, as far as the limits of a newspaper will
allow, assiduous servants. We purpose to comment freely
upon the lectures delivered in our town, not from a de-
sire to indulge in critical reflections, or ostentatiously to
display our learning, but to illustrate what may appear
to us obscure, to direct attention to what may seem use-
ful, and, if we detect error, with a gentle hand to correct
it.

We shall never shrink from a vindication of our sen-
timents by whomsoever impugned, but we shall never
disgrace our columns by personality or abuse. If we
cannot convince by argument, we will never traduce by
slander; nor wound the feelings of him whom we cannot
reclaim from error. We do not hold all men as our ene-
mies who differ from ns in sentiment, but we shall ask
no man for his voice before we have secured his judg-
ment. We commence our labours during a period of
extreme agitation, when many of the bonds of social life
are broken, and many more relaxed—when thousands
are " fretting themselves to do evil," and multitude*
"disquiet themselves in vain." At such a moment it
would be the extreme of wickedness to add to the excite-
ment. Our motto is—peace—truth—htability. We,
purpose shortly to make a strong and, we hope, a suc-,
crossful appeal to our radical reforming townsmen, on the
existing policy of the nation. If, till then, we withhold
our consent to their opinions, and deny them what they
ask, we beg to qualify our refusal with the observation
of a classical writer—" Quid (mod scope etiam petendi
repulsa utilis fait, cui quad petierat impetrasse damno-,
sum erat."
•

In the report of the election of Dock Trustees we
have found but little matter for comment. They who are
invested with power have exercised it, as men usually do,
if not with justice at least according to their discretion.
But whilst we would leave every man in the full posses..
sion of this privilege, as we claim it for ourselves, we
would still advise those in whose hands are great "dis-
posings" to evince moderation. There is some ambi-
guity in the phrase "supremacy of the town of Liver-
pool," as employed by Mr. Councillor Rathbone. There
may be, and there seems to be, an imparium in imporio
existing here ; but surely Mr. R. did ❑ot wish to imply,
that the rate-payers are not part of the town of Liver-
pool. Though he very explicitly declares his opinion of
their incapability to manage the town estate, yet to them
is now committed the duty of electing a portion of the
trustees; by whose judgment it is (at least constructive-
ly) to be governed.

Although the existing arrangement may be more in
accordance with Mr. Rathbone's views and wishes, yet it
does not appear how he has " infused more of the repre-'.'r'
sentative system" into his municipal government, by-::rf
committing the Dock Trusteeship to members of the.."-
Council (of whom it virtually now consists) than had the J':
rate-payers elected an entire body of trustees, instead of
a fractional part of them. But we do not press Mr. 11..1:
to reconcile these discrepancies—the meaning of men
sometimes to be gathered not from the grammatical con-..;9
struction of their words, but from a peculiar turn of ex-
pression, perhaps quite insignificant in itself, and which 11
will become wholly unintelligible in half-a-century after- .:5L
wards, but is plain and obvious enough at the moment off
its birth. Though we cannot hope that the rebuke of
Mr. Councillor Heyworth will work out a conversion of ii
sentiment, it may, when the excitement is over, be mat-
ter of reflection. One thing is still reserved to the town
of Liverpool. Though the power of the Dock Trustee-
ship, with its annexed patronage and consequent influ- ,
ence, has. fallen into radical hands, the manner of dis-
charging the trust is an object that should engage the' ',;(j"
uninterrupted attention of the town, ani especially of the ''t
rate• payers of Liverpool. ix, Li9ii
'

BOLTON.-Mr. Edward Badger has been appointed borough-
reeve of Great Bolton, for the ensuing year, and Messrs. John
Stones and Samuel Cartwright, constables.

FATAL ACCIDENT.—On Monday last, a man on board a ves-
sel lying at quarantine fell from the mast head, and was killed
on the spot. Some difficuly has been experienced in making
arrangements for holding an inquest on the body, on account
of the vessel being under quarantine, but we understand it will
be held to day.
DANCING.--We perceive that Mr. Harwood announces his
fourth ball for the season to take place on Wednesday, the 16th
November. For the good management usually displayed by
Mr. Harwood, and his anxiety iu catering well for his friends,
we have no doubt that it will be honoured with a very numerous
attendance.

QUEEN OF TIIE Ist.n.--This splendid vessel has shown her
superiority by the regularity of her passages during the late
severe weather. We understand that the company owning the
Queen of the Isle have on the stocks a vessel which will be far
superior to her not only in accommodation, but also in steam-
power. This company have now the undisputed range of sea.
between Liverpool and the Isle of Man, having driven all their
competitors out of the field.

THE GlRAFFE.—Application haring been made to allow
some of the children of the charitable institutions to view this
wonderful creature at a reduced rate of admission, the pro-
prietor has most liberally set a day apart, (Saturday next,) for
the purpose of allowing the indigent children of the schools an
opportunity, gratis, of witnessing this amazing production of
the Author of created beings; o❑ which occasion, on account
of the crowded state of the zoom, no other visitors can be
admitted.

FIRE.—On Friday eight, about half-past eleven o'clock, as
Mr. Davies, Inspector of Police, was passing the premises of
Messrs. Mason and Co. grocers, corner of Pitt-street and
Cleveland-square, he discovered smoke issuing from the upper-
rooms. He immediately gave an alarm, and at the same time
posted off to the Station house with the intelligence. Two
engines were immediately despatched, together with a supply
of water, and the fire was confined to the lower story, in which
it originated, and was speedily extinguished. The interior of
the shop, however, with its contents, was consumed.
THE TURF.—The Liverpool steeple chases are fixed to take
place on the first Wednesday in March; the first race will be t'o r
a sweepstakes of 10 sovs. each, with 100 added; four years, llst ;
five, list 71b; six and aged, 12st, over a country not exceeding
five miles. The second will be for 5 soya. each, with 20 added,
over a country not to exceed three miles; the weights the same as
last. The winner to be sold fur 100 sovs. &c. To make up a
good day's sport, the third will be a hurdle race ; heats, once round
the course, &c. The stakes close on the Ist of February, and
there is every reason to expect a very numerous entry. The
steeple chases will be so settled as to permit a view of them
throughout from the grand stand.
ELECTION OF THREE DOCK TRUSTEES ON BEHALF OF THE
RATE-PAYERS.—Yesterday the election of three members of
the Dock Committee, in the room of Messrs. Latham, H ornhy,
(who are ineligible as members of the council), and Myers, who
has retired, took place in the Session-house. A spirited contest'
was expected, but for the first time, none took place; the radi-
cals having been so often beaten were afraid of a contest, and
very properly kept in the back ground. The polling com-
menced at one o'clock, and no other candidates having been
nominated by two o'clock, the Mayor declared the following
gentlemen duly elected :
Charles Dorsfall 1.19 r‘)44Y‘''
Thomas Sands
Thomas Ripley l,lB ~,ikons,.
Messrs. Horsfall, Sands, and Ripley are all conservatives. The'
removing trustees on behalf of the rate-ravers are, William
Dixon, Esq., William Smith, Esq., Win. Potter, Esq., Thoult"'
Tobin, Esq., and T. B. Yates, Esq.
NOTHING LIKE DESPATCH.—One of the greatest feats of
exertion we have heard of was performed in the first week in
October by Mr. Fullard, farmer, of 'Thorney, near Peterborough,
He started from Lincoln on the Friday night, and arrived iu
York on Saturday morning, which place he left the same day.
and was in London on Monday morning, having gone out of his
road twenty miles to visit Thorney. So great was the sensation
caused in Mark-lane by the exhibition of Mr. Fullaid's newly-
discovered wheat, (of which a description will be found in an-
other page,) that a complaint was made by the factors on that
side where Mr. Fullard had taken his stand that they could not ‘.
transact their business. At seven o'clock on Monday
left London for Lynn market, going round forty miles out of his ts
road to Peterborough. On Wednesday morning be left Lynn
for Loath market, and next day Briggs
The day followking
Hei
was Lincoln and on Saturday he was again in ‘Thr. in at
night he
g
was obliged to hire three horses from Lincoln. On arri;e
Boston waterside, he found the packet waiting, whic.lll,elmir,
Nn-
gaged, paying the whole freight himself in order that
u.,
po'pthilet
leave immediately, and to the astonishment of the El
Mr. Fullard was the only passenger.
heat
in every market at from to 8 guineas per quarbteetri.,
and
was
four nights of the week Mr. Fullard neversas:f
Mr. Fullard eoldvPwo
occupied during the week in writing upwards
of plate on 'rues-
hundred ~
the
Yorkshire farmers presented him with a piece
letters. For his great exertions and the Teiit of his wheat
day last when in Hull. a. three.