The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1841-10-01 00:00:00

LOCAL NEWS

A Belgian paper states, that the steam-ship the British
Queen is preparing for a voyage to Constantinople.
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FLEETWOOD ON `PYRE.—Extracted from the population
return for Fleetwood, the remark being in the handwriting of
the enumerators. The population is stated to be 1500:
" Five years ago there was not a soul abiding in the district,
it being a rabbit warren."
The Right Hon. Lord Morpeth, the late chief secretary for
Ireland, and Norman M`Donald, Esq., the late under secre-
tary, arrived from Dublin on Monday last, in her Majesty's
steamer, Merlin, Capt. Townley. We are informed that
Lord Morpeth is going to make a tour of the United States,
and will embark on board the Columbia, Halifax packet, to
sail on Tuesday.
WATER COLOUR DRAWINGS.—We perceive that the dis-
tribution of prizes in Mr. Grundy's scheme of the beautiful
water-colour drawings, exhibited in Liverpool some time
ago, will take place on Tuesday next.
FATAL ACCIDLNT.—On Tuesday afternoon, as a little
boy, six years of age, named James Makin, son of a labour-
ing man, living at 45 Thomas-street, was running across
South John-street at thei time two carts were passing, he un-
fortunately fell, and the hind wheel of one of the carts passed
Over his head, which caused intant death. No blame what-
ever appears to have attached to the driver of the cart.
RAILWAY TRIP TO LIVERPOOL—We perceive, from the
Birminghath papers, that on Tuesday week next we are to
have another large importation of the mechanics of Birming-
ham. They purpose spending the whole of Tuesday in visit-
ing the lions of Liverpool, and on Wednesday take a trip to
Rhyl, returning the same evening to, Birmingham.

CHESTER RACES.—A NOVEL PICTURE.—There is exhi-
biting, gratis, at Mr. Palmer's, the artist, Bold-street, a very
ingenious picture of Chester race course, cut out of paper by
Mr. E. L. Glew. The figui es are capitally done, and the
busy and animated scene has the effect of a finished painting.
This work is to be disposed of by shares, and the list is nearly
filled up.
Houns OF BUSINESS.—We are happy to find that the
shop-keepers in the neighbourhood of St. James's-street,
Great George-street, and Toxteth-park, have, in conformity
to former regulations, agreed to close their establishments at
eight o'clock, commencing this day, Friday, October 1. It
is to be hoped that this excellent arrangement will be entered
into in every district of the town where earlier closing may
be considered impracticable.

We congratulate the shipowners on the increasing pros-
perity of the Liverpool Society for the Registry of Shipping.
It certainly behoves the shipowners to give their most stre-
nuous support to the society, which has been so long ealled
for, and so much wanted in, Liverpool ; anti the best mode
of giving effectual support is for the shipowners to register,
register, register, as their ships arrive, and not on any ac-
count to omit this essential first great requisite.
THE PHYS-HARMONICA-PIANO.—This very beautiful in-
strument is on the eve of being removed from Liverpool, we
therefore give a word of advice to those who have not heard
it, to pay Herr Breunig a visit without delay. The extraor-
dinary execution of Herr Breunig, combined with the taste
he exhibits in blending skilfully the tones of the two instru-
ments together under the Phys-harmonica, is well worth list-
ening to. The sweeping volume of tone which alternately
rises and falls, conveys to the ear a wild and unearthly
music, while the exquisite notes of the Piano by itself leads
the hearer completely captive. We are sururised to find that
thousands instead of hundreds have not been to hear the
Phys-harnaouica. Its unquestionable merit, and the abilities
of Herr Breunig, have a right to command public attention.
MR. RICHARD OASTLER.—The friends of this estimable
gentleman are about to collect, from the admirers of his ster-
ling principles, a sum of money sufficient to support him in
comfort and respectability during the closing years of his
active and useful life. 'Sufficient is already known of Mr.
Oastler to secure the praiseworthy objects contemplated by
a few of his more immediate friends. The Protestant public
can never forget his
persevering advocacy of scriptural prin-
ciples—his self-denying exertions in the cause of the op-
pressed creatures in the factories—his sacrifices of money and
time for the spread of conservative feeling, and we are much
mistaken if the present opportunity will not be speedily seized
upon, for the purpose of testifying the high estimation in
which Mr. Oastler is held as a man, and in which his exer-
tions are regarded by the public. When the plans are a lit-
tle further matured, we shall be happy to give any additional
information as it reaches us.
THEATRE Ro VAL.—The entertainments advertised to take
place next week are of an unusually attractive character.
Mr. Clarke appears to think that the public shall have no
cause to complain of a want of novelty, for no less than four
new engagements are entered into. Opera is to be the rage ;
and it will delight all the musical folks to find that Mr. and
Mrs. Wood will appear, supported by Mr. Giubielli and Miss
Poole. It is many years since we saw the latter, who was
then a remarkably clever child, playing all sorts of charac-
ters, with an immense show of talent. The first opera will
be " Sonnambula." In the course of the
engagement
" Norma" will be produced.
MR. Jolts: MARTIN'S PICTURES.—This is the last day on
which these magnificent paintings will be seen in Liverpool.
The advertisement in our columns announces that the Union
Gallery, Slater-street, will positively and finally be closed
this evening (Friday). if there be any lover of the noblest
class of art who has not hitherto beheld these marvellous
Productions of genius, he would do well to hasten for that
purpose when he has laid down this paper.

MARINE SOCIETY.--It will be seen by an advertisement
which appears elsewhere, that a meeting of the members of
this very excellent society will take place to-morrow, at the
Rooms of the Shipmasters' Asssociation, at one o'clock.
The meeting is convened for the purpose of taking into con-
sideration the rules of the society, as revised by the commit-
tee appointed in February last for that purpose. The matters
which will be brought before the meeting are very important,
and it is to be hoped that there will be a very full attendance
of the members. We understand that the society has now
as much as £ll,OOO funded. It is absolutely necessary that
Nenty-five members should be present,' to carry the olsjects
of the committee into effect.

LISi OF PASSENGERS PRA BRITANNIA, CAPT. It B.
CLELLAND, FROM BOSTON, 16th SEPT., 1841.—Messrs. A.
Soliliac, Robert Macteant. B. De Loys, W. B. Scott, Samuel
Phillips, James H. Fowler, J. S. Allen, A. Desevre, Almy,
George L. Phillips, H. W. Meade King. D. Lentworth,
John Hirst, Dudley Hall, James Cushing, A. T. Evche, H.
Henry, S. Hirst, James Adam, Grindlay, Randall, Lane,
Fraser; Captain T. J. Smith; Mrs. Downs.

LIVER.—The Great Wizard of the North is drawing capital
houses to see his clever performances. We never saw such
dexterity displayed, tricks of hand so smartly executed, or
deceptions so well managed. Where all is capital we cannot
particularize. The pudding trick, however, is the most
laughable; while that with the birds and rabbits excites the
most astonishment. The Lancashire Bell Ringers are very
clever performers—they keep excellent time.
THE AMPHITHEATRE.—The entertainments at this theatre
are of a most amusing character. The pantomine of Obi
goes off with great spirit. Mr. Howell is an excellent pan-
tominest. Mr. T. Mathews is a droll actor. The horsrnan-
ship is clever, and the gymanastics beyond the usual run of
excellence. At this holiday time there is abundant amuse-
ment for all the little " masters and mistresses.';
A SON OF CILISPIN.—John Swift, a shoemaker, was
charged with being drunk and disorderly in London-road.
When the defendant, Crispin, was called on for his defence,
he said, " Plase your worship, I was passing the monument,
and I just said to the monument, ' you was a good man when
you were alive,' arid so he was ; and, place your worship, I
did nothing more." Mr. Rushton: " Were you not drunk ?"
" P lase your worship, I was not to call drunk, but hearty."
Mr. Rushton •' I saw you myself, and you were very dis-
orderly, and making a great noise in the open. street ; and if
you repeat this conduct, you will be fined. Discharge him."
" Fined ! did your worship say ? I have not a farthing."
Crispin was so intent on the word fine, that he persevered
till he was forcibly ejected from custody.
SUDDEN DEATH.—On Monday last, a man of the name
of William Yates was taken suddenly ill whilst superintend-
ing the building of a new warehouse near to the Custom-
house. He was first seized with vomiting, which lasted for
a minute or two. Finding himself gradually getting worse,
he expressed a wish to be taken home, and, having proceeded
a few yards, he was obliged to sit down. He was immedi-
ately taken to a neighbouring house, and a surgeon was sent
for : but the unfortunate man was dead before his arrival. A
post mortem examination of the body was made by Mr.
Graham, surgeon, who found a large quantity of blood ef-
fused within the pericardium. An inquest was held on the
body, and a verdict to that effect was returned.

COTTON SWEEPINGS.—One of the porters employed- by
the warehouseman of Messrs. Green and Taylor was placed
before Mr. Rushton, on Tuesday, charged with having stolen
several bags Of cotton sweepings. An inspector of police
stated, that he had apprehended the prisoner with four large
bags full of cotton sweepings. They were all addressed to
different parties in the Isle of Man. In the middle of one.
of the bags was a hirge jar, full of palm oil. The jar was
was covered ;with a piece of canvass, on which was also
written the address of an individual in the Isle of Man. The
inspector, having cautioned the prisoner, questioned him as
to where he got the property. He stated, that it was given
to him by a warehouseman. The inspector, not being satis-
fied with this account, took him into custody. One or two
of the bags were produced in court. The cotton was evi-
dently sweepings, but it was tolerably clean, and it appeared
in fair condition. Messrs. Green and Taylor's warehouse-
man stood forward and stated, that the prisoner had-been
employed by him as a porter. The cotton was the sweepings
of the warehouse-rooms, after the removal of cotton which
had been stored in them. He (the warehouseman) had
gathered it together, and put it into bags. The prisoner
asked lihn if he would give him some of it, and he told him
he might take two bags. Mr. Rushton.—What right had
you to give him leave to take it? The warehouseman said,
it was merely the cotton that had been strewed about the
floor after the warehouses were cleared, and, instead of
sweeping it out, he had gathered it together, and put it into
bags. Mr. Rushton said, it was evident that not the porter,
but the warehouseman, was to blame. Mr. Green, (who
attended on behalf of his firm,) in reply to a question from
Mr. Rushton, said the warehouseman had no authority to
give away this cotton. However, it was only the sweepings
of the warehouses, which would otherwise have been proba-
bly swept away altogether. Mr. Rushton.—Had you palm
oil in your warehouse? Mr. Green.—There was some palm
oil in the cellar recently. Mr. Rushton said, the evil proba-
bly commenced in this : the men found they might take what
was called sweepings, and they were at the same time tempted
to take., other things. Mr. Dowling said, in most instances
the mischief begun much earlier; for when the men found
they might take sweepings, they generally took care, while
the cotton was in the rooms, to make the sweepings worth
taking. Mr. Rushton said there was a great trade going on
in damaged cotton in this town; and much of the cotton
that found its way into the hands of certain parties was pil-
fered from warehouses. Mr. Rushton, after cautioning the
warehouseman, discharged the prisoner.
THE LOYALTY OF MANCHESTER WHIGS.—We have
never over-estimated the character of whig loyalty in general ;
and most assuredly we have never rated high the character of
Manchester whin loyalty in particular. We could lay our
finger upon the names of a round dozen at least of the most
prominent of the whigs of that borough—of some of the elite
of its whig corporation—and of not a few of its Russell jus-
tices,—which belong to men who in times past, when whig-
gery was not the sunny side of politics, possessed reputa-
tions somewhat a lri Jack Frost ; and we are the surprised
to observe the professions of the last ten years—the assump-
tions of profound devotion to the royal person and deference
to the royal will—give place to noisy and turbulent demon-
strations of opposition, so soon as the light of the royal
countenance ceases to shine exclusively upon the parterres of
wing radicalism and the favouritism of an O'Connell-Mel-
bourne administration has no more sops to throw in the way
of hungry aspirants to tax-collectorships, factory or poor-law
commissionerships, registrarships, or other similar lucrative
appeasers for the gnawing stomachs of atrabilious democrats.
A poet who well knew human nature has told us that

" Loyalty is still the same
Whether it win or lose the game ;
True as the dial to the sun,
Although it be not shone upon."

Will the loyalty which has been so loudly claimed by the
Manchester cottonocracy come scatheless out of a trial by
the test here pointed at ? We trow not. The lips which
hive lauded the name of our present gracious Queen arc the
same which have heaped odium upon the name of every mo-
narch of her race who has not fed them with corrupt patron-
age ; and those very lips will, before twelve months are pas-
sed away, be busy spitting up their venom up upon the name
of " Victoria ". The leaven of Hunlite sedition is not ex-
tinct. The serpent has no parted with his fang, though for
a time he may have cast his skin. Knighthood has not
changed the course nature of a Potter—a sinecure has not ta-
ken away the democratic furor of a Shuttleworth—the bench
even cannot elevate the stolid republicanism of a Walker to
the feeling of genuine loyalty, or raise the tribe of Kershaws,
Callenders, and other parvenus one step in moral elevation
above the sweepers of their own warehouses. We look for
no change in the character of the opposition to be offered by
these me❑ to the policy of her !majesty's present government,
from that which they have offered in days past, but not for-
gotten,—to other governments, notwithstanding their
assumed devotion to the person of the sovereign ; and al-
though time has not yet developed it, we are quite prepared
to see it extend to bitter and rancorous hatred of that sove-
reign herself.

WOODSIDE FERRY.—The inhabitants of Woodside were
on Thursday surprised by the publication of a notice by the
proprietors of the ferry, that from and after that day no con-
tracts would be taken by the company. The object and
effect of this resolution are easily explained. For many
years the proprietors of the ferry were in the habit of con-
veying across the river, to and from Liverpool, all persons
resident at Woodside who subscribed a certain fixed sum per
annum. For instance, the first of a family paid £2 10s.,
the second £l, the third 155.. the fourth 10s., and so on, per
annum. In this way a family of four or persons and one
or two servants could have the right of ferry, and the use of
the boats at all times of the day, for a sum rarely exceeding
£5 ss. In this way some thousands of persons were induced
to take houses and make Woodside and its environs their
residence, the sail across the river, and the freshness of the
Cheshire air being inviting, and the contract charge by the
ferry, not being considered au objectionable tax. The charge
to strangers, casual passengers, and non-contractors being
twopence, which, although a small sum, becomes a large one
to those who have to cross once, twice, or oftener every day.
In consequence of this moderate ferry charge, houses were
built in all directions, tenants were found for them as soon
as they were finished, and rents were obtained at an extrava.
gant rate. The hardship operates in this way. For instance,
some families who have hitherto paid £4 or £5, will now
have to pay for the same accommodation from £l3 to £25,
and some who paid from £6 to £8 will have to pay from £5O
to .1:70 a-year, a sum equal to, if not exceeding. the whole
rental of their houses. What, then, is to be done ? The
lessees of the ferry have a right to make their charge of 2d. ;
but whether by doing so they are consulting their own in-
terest, or fulfilling the moral obligations of their predecessors,
is another question. One thing, however, is certain. If
the new charge is persevered in, multitudes of families will
leave the neighbourhood, and property become much dete-
riorated in value.

Tu E PHOTOGRAPHIC COMPANY.—Our readers are already
aware that the new method of taking portraits, by a process
of fixing the reflected person of the sitter, has recently been
introduced into this town by the Liverpool Photographic
Company. A few spirited individuals came to the determi-
nation of securing to the public of Liverpool the advantage
of obtaining portraits the most wonderful, the most correct
and faithful, which has for some time been possessed in this
country by London alone. Let the reader imagine his exact
image reflected on a mirror, and that image rendered per-
manent in a few seconds by means of some secret process
affecting only the mirror, and who would not wish for so ,
faithful a representation of himself to present to his dear
friends or relatives. This is accomplished by photography,
and such portraits may now be obtained at the Photographic
Institution in St. James's Walk, for one guinea, which the
combined skill of the most talented artists England or the
world ever saw could not produce, if rewarded with ten thou-
sand times the sum. We had yesterday an opportunity of
witnessing the mode in which portaits are taken. The com-
pany have secured the services of two eminent artists from
the Polytechnic Institution in London, Messrs. Goddard and
Cooper. A number of portraits were taken, which astonished
not only the parties present but also the friends of the sitters ;
and one or two, which were taken when the sun was sinking
below the horizon, and after he had ceased to shed his rays
on the building, were perfect specimens of art and most ad-
mirable likenesses. The civility of the artists above named,
who, immediately on a likeness not being approved of by the
parties produced another specimen, (the sitting not requiring
more than a few seconds for each portrait,) and their gentle-
manly attention to those visiting the institution, deserve great
praise, as well as the polite conduct of Mr. Rolph, the
manager, and the company generally. Although the com-
pany may be considered as scarcely yet fairly at work, the in-
stitution having been open little more than a week, yet each
day has witnessed a more lively interest on the part of the
public and many distinguished families, not only of this
town, but from distant parts of the county, have visited the
place, and had their portraits taken. Although the process
of taking likenesses is by the light of the sun, yet it is by no
means necessary for the purpose, that that luminary should
be shining in his splendour ;—on the contrary, we have seen
most excellent portraits taken when he has been hidden be-
hind dark clouds, and when the sky has been observed,
rain falling, and a storm prevailing. A very correct likeness
was yesterday produced of the police commissioner, Mr.
Dowling. Many of the leading gentry of the town were
present during the day. In the course of the afternoon
some amusement was afforded by.the likeness of a lethar-
gic old gentleman, who was represented as comfortably
enveloped in the arms of Morpheus. The likeness was
pronounced admirable, but the cause of his appearance,
asleep, led to inquiry, when the gentleman, good humour-
edly, confessed, that during the few moments he had sat
on the chair, sleep had overtaken him, and, " true to
nature," so the portrait exhibited him. On the whole,
ho%Vever, those who have not seen the operation of the art,
will do well to pay a visit to the Institution, and we dare
pledge ourselves for it, that if they put a guinea into their
pockets, previous to going, they
will return with a reflection
oftheir own persons, rather than the metallic representation
of her Majesty.
Applause is the spur of noble minds, the end and aim of
weak (Rtes.—Colton.
SHIPPING IN THE PORT OF BELFAST.—The wind for the
last few days has been more or less easterly, and consequently
favourable for vessels entering our harbour. We had yester-
day tie curiosity to count the shipping with which our
river and docks are at present crowded ; and the result of
tarlanel rigs,eof
from the New Bridge
the new channel—a
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t‘hvaesslot.lthceraraft ()oaf
more numerous fleet than has floated on the Lagan for many
months past.--Northere Whit/.

MEETING OF THE LIVERPOOL AGRICULTURAL

SOCIETY

The. Annual Meetitk of this Society, for the show of
live-stock, roots, seeds, implements of husbandry. &c.,
took place on Wednesday, in the Old Infirmary Yard, Lime

street, and was followed by a dinner at Lucas's Repository,
Great Charlotte-street.

The weather in the early part of the day was unfavourable,
rain in frequent showers having fallen during the forenoon,
and the atmosphere being withal rather chilly. Many fine
high fed animals, which would otherwise have been exhibited,
were consequently not brought up, lest they might suffer
injury after the fatigues of a journey, by exposure in an un-
covered area. About noon, however, it brightened up, and
the show was, on the whole, highly gratifying, affording,
indeed, a further proof of the henetwial effects of the society
in inducing an honourable competition amongst the agricul-
tural community of these di,ti.iets.

The attendance in the yard was numerous, though not, we
think—owing probably to the weather, and also to the recent
" national" meeting on a large scale, which satisfied the
curiosity of the general public to some extent for a season—
so great as might otherwise have been expected.
Amongst the distinguished individuals present we observed
Sir T. S. Trafford, Esq., of Trafford Hall; Wilson Patten,
M. P., of Bold Hall ; John Ireland Blackburne, Esq., of
Hale Hall ; Sir Richard Brooks, Bart. ; Webb Hall, Esq..
the celebrated agriculturist of the West of England, and
many of the influential landed proprietors of this and the
adjoining counties. The Right Hon. Lord Stanley was ex-
pected on the ground, and also to preside as Chairman of the
Society at the Dinner ; but his lordship's recent re-election
as member for the northern division of LancaShire, and the
urgent demand for his official services in the metropolis,
rendered his attendance impracticable on this occasion—to
the regret of his numerous admirers, and particularly of
those who anticipated their accustomed treat in listening to
his ableand entertaining addresses at the banquet, as President
of the Society. The arrangements on the ground were highly
creditable to the Committee. Sufficient space was found at
the east side of the yard, as in former years, for the exhibition
of the whole of the implements, stock, &c., with the excep-
tion of the stallions, who were located on the west side, in
part of the large excavation now in progress for, the founda-
tion of the new court-houses. A large tent was erected for
the seeds, roots, &c. The judges having made their selection
of prize animals, - &c., affixed the tickets. The exhibition
was opened at half-past 12 o'clock, to members gratuitously,
and to. the public on payment of 2s. 6d. each, until two
o'clock ; after which time the charge was a shilling.
The following gentlemen, who are correspondents of the
society, contributed every information in their power to those
who attended the exhibition :—Mr. J. F. Cannell, Castle-
street, Liverpool; Mr. George Ilarriot, Ormskirk ; Mr. C.
Birkett, Preston ; Mr. Alexander Bannerman, Chorley ; Mr.
James Fair, Lytham ; Mr. Tebay, Wiristanley, near Wigan ;
Mr. Benson, Bury ; Mr. William Seddon, St. Helen's ; Mr.
Henry White, Warrington ; Mr. William Palin, Stapleford
Hall, near Chester; Mr. James Green, Preseot ; Mr. John
Dowson, Granata, ❑ear liolywell ; and Mr. Mayson, Wind-
mill Inn, Manchester.
Taking a general view of the exhibition, we should say that
it was one of the best that has yet taken place under the
auspices of the society, both as regards the stock and the im-
plements produced.. Although we are not ourselves practical
agriculturists, a peep round the yard enables us, with the
assistance of a❑ occasional hint from one or two of " the
knowing ones," to supply a few particuiars respecting each
department.