The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1847-02-09 00:00:00

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sitting simultaneously, one in St. Stephen's, another in
Palace-yard, and a third in Dublin, all inspired with
miraculous unanimity of extravagance.—Times.
On Saturday the Rev. M. A. Gathercole and his bro-
ther were acquitted at the New Court, London, of the
charge of having obtained a considerable sum of money by'
false pretences. The defendants believed the prosecutor
had had something to do with a fraud practied on them,
and by a stratagem induced him to advance a large sum
of money ; but as soon as they discovered their mistake
they restored the money. The prosecutor, therefore,
withdrew the indictment.

THE POOR LAW COMMISSION AND THE WORCESTER
UNioN.—The Poor Law Commissioners have intimated
officially to the guardians of the poor of the Worcester
Union that it is their intention to send down to that
union an assistant commissioner for the purpose of inves-
tigating the charges of irregularity, &c., against the
governor, Mr. Longstreeth, whose resignation the com-
missioners recently instructed the guardians to call for
and accept, but which the latter body tacitly declined to
do. The charges are of an extraordinary nature.

A meeting Of the Irish party took plEicein-Tondon on
Saturday. Lord Monteagle took the chair, and six other
noblemen and twenty-four members of parliament were
present. Among them were the Marquis of Sligo and
Earl of Mountcashel, two O'Connells, G. A. Hamilton,
Esq., &c: The government measure for relieving Ireland
was discussed, and several members declared themselves
opposed to the clauses of the bill, and the majority ap-
peared anxious to obtain some modification of all its pro-
visions.

ARE PUSEYITE BOOKS NECESSARY FOR A STUDENT
FOR THE CHURCH ?—This -question came before the
Court of Exchequer on :Saturday, in a trial brought by a
bookseller against a student for the church. Among the
books were I" Newman's Sermons," a Roman missal, a
Roman breviary, Pusey's Sermons, Ward's Ideal, &c.
The young man became a Roman Catholic, and his father
naturally refused to pay for the books. The Lord Chief
Baron, not considering the books supplied were necessary
for a young man studying for the Church of England, was
of opinion that the defendant could not be held liable for
them, and nonsuited the plailtiff. Plaintiff nonsuitcd..
PRESENTATION PLATE.—A service of plate, to be pre-
sented to Mr. Houldsworth, the chairman of the Man-
chester and Leeds Railway Company, by the director 3,
has been just manufactured. The service weighs upwards
of 3,000 ounces, and is of excellent design and workman-
ship. The principal piece is of an ornamental character,

uemg ua u aural. ; around the lower part are
figures of Sir Robert
i Peel, Watt, and Mr. George Ste-
phenson ; the whole s surmounted by a figure repre.gent-
mg Science. On one of the panels is a representation in
relief of Summit Tunnel. There are also some very

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The advices from Alexandria of the 20th ult. describe
an active market for most descriptions of goods. Grain
and cotton were the two leading articles commanding at-
tention. Maize had been purchased in large quantities
for shipment to England. A. scarcity of vessels and the
high rates of freight are circumstances still complained of
as operating incuriously upon business. The cotton crop

is estimated to be much under an average. One cultiva-
tor alone, whose grounds have, hitherto, yielded 18,000 to
quintals,42o,ooqonintal
s! will
inthuinsdayteiaronsof the N
not preserveile have more than
000
all the mischief.
ALARMING ILLNESS OF SIR JOHN GLADSTONE, BART.
--We are informed that accounts have been received from
Scotland which conveyed intelligence of the serious ill-
ness of Sir Jr.'

s, Bari., at Fasque vener-
able baronet's heat, in Kincardineshire. We learn that a
few weeks back Sir John was seized with an attack of pa-
ralysis, and was recovering, when, on Monday last, he
was enabled to take carriage exercise. On the following
day (Tuesday) he experienced another paralytic stroke
more serious than the previous attack, and it is now feared
that he will be unable to sustain the severity of the re-
lapse. The Right Hon. W. E. Gladstone, and the other
members of the respected baronet's family, have been
summoned to Fasque *by the dangerous indisposition of
their venerated father.—Morning Herald of yesterday

FASHIONABLE RESTAURANT . and SUPPER
LOUNGE, 17, CLAYTON-SQUARE.
Those who have not yet visited the ORIENTAL DIVAN
should not omit an opportunity; for the arrangements not only
surpass those of every similar Hotel, but the viands are of the
choicest kinds. An excellent Steak, cut in the London style is
charged 9d., and it may be finished wi th a half-pint of splendid
Amontillado Sherry, or fine-flavoured Port,,f6r One Shilling.
The Oriental has been flattered by the fo/litowing notices rr.rt
Our local Press :
The elegance with which it is fitted; the promptitude and
neatness with which everything' is Served up, render it the
most fashionable restaurant.—StWard.
The Restaurant, Clayton-squaregLlVe have no doubt the pro-
mises which Feeny makes to the ar he will, unlike Macbeth's
witches, keep both to the ear a d the hope.—Mercuro.
The dinners and suppers c not be excelled for variety, or
lowness of charges.—Albion.k
forltthceonprlbliicilea.t—esArtahiel.reput iwonoefispuenpdroenpiarbieit(or as a caterer
1 Suitable to all classes; e wine

BILL OF FARE 'AT THE FASHIONABLE
By sTAuBANT,

For THIS DAY, the h,
and TOkOIZROW, the 10th inst
THIS DAY.

Flare, Mock rtle, Gravy, and Mutton Broth.
FISH.
Sol s, Codfish, and Whiting.
One o'clock.—Boi d Beef, Roast Pork, Veal and Ham.
Tern o'clock.—Be Steak Pie, Boiled Leg of Mutton.
Three o'clock.-- rricot Mutton, Roast Beef.
Four o'clock.-13 l6d Turkey and Oyster Sauce.
Five o'clock.--S ulder of Mutton, and Roast Lamb.
Tarts and Puddings.
TO-MORROW.

SOUS.
Gravy, Oxtail, Mutton BrPoth, and Mock Turtle.
FISH.
Codfish, Soles, and Haddock.
One o'clock.—Roast Turkey, Calves' Head and Bacon, Beast
Pork.
—Boiled Mutton, Veal and Ham

Two o'clock

Three o'clock.—Roast Bee
Four o'clock.—Roast Lam
Five o'clock.—P

Soiled Fowl and

aunch of Mutton
Pancakes, Tart

•
and Puddings.
Half-pint of Fine Amontillado Sherry, or full-flav6ured Port,
Is.; Pint, 25.: Quart, 4s.
Cup of Coffee,. 4d. ; with Toast or Muffin, 6d. .
Tea r Coffee, Is.
Ladies will find the Plain
Restauroant a most respectable House lo
call at for Refreshment.

London Oysters received daily, 7s. 6d. per barrel, or Is. tld.
per score. The following are the opinions of the Press :
CELEBRITY OF THE LONDON OYSTERS.
The acknowledged superiority of the London Oysters, and.
the difficulty of obtaining them regularly even in this great
commercial town, has indueed the Proprietor to arrange with
one of the first Fishmongers of Billingsgate, from whom he
daily receives AN ABUNDANT SUPPLY OF THE NATIVES; bUt
as all the Liverpool journals have eulogised them, Mr. F. sib-
mits their recommendation rather than his own.

:7X dish of the finest Oysters we ever remember to have see°
or tasted ; we can honestly recommend them."—Mercury.

‘, We can safely vouch for their fine condition and excellent
flavour ; better cannot certainly be had in London or else•
where."—Standard.
"We recommend our friends to pay the Divan a visit, and
judge of the Oysters by their size, freshness, and delicious 1111"
vour."—Journal.

"Our I;reihern of the press, however they may be divided in
their opinion on other subjects, give their testimony, uns,,
nimously in favour of Mr.Feeny's excellent London Oysters.
—Albion.
- "The lovers of this fine shell-fish can now procure it 01
splendid quality at the Oriental Divan, Clayton-square."'"-
Standard.

LIVERPOOL :
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 1847,
PRINTED AND PUBLISHED
TUESDAY MORNING'
BY
JOSHUA FLETCHER LACE, of 53, Grove street, and
LEONARD ADDISON, of 14, Great Orford-street.
At No. 4, ST. GISOBOB'S CRESCENT, LLYZEPQQI4.

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