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The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1854-04-11

DIOCESE OF CHESTER.

CONSECRATION.—ST. LUKE'S, GREAT CROSEY.—The
enclosed ground or yard surrounding this church was con-
secrated by the Bishop of Chester on Tuesday last, the 4th
instant, for interments.

Of2DlNATlON.—Candidates for ordination by the Bishop
of Chester on Trinity Sunday are required to send all their
necessary papers complete to Charles T. W. Pairy,
Chester, his lordship's secretary, on or before Monday, the
Ist May next at the latest.

As A MEMORIAL of the late Bishop of Salisbury, the
clergy and laity of his diocese intend restoring the chapter-
house of the cathedral.

THE Gazette of Tuesday night contains an order in
council, announcing Her Majesty's approval of the pro-
posal of the Ecclesiastical Commissioners for fixing the
number and salary of the minor canons of Bristol Cathe-
dral. The number is reduced from six to three, and the
annual stipend of each is fixed at £l5O.

THE REV. ROBERT SCOTT was, on Tuesday, elected'
Master of Balliol College, Oxford. Mr. Scott was Ireland
scholar in 1833, and formerly fellow and tutor of Balliol,
is a prebendary of Exeter, and rector of South Luffenham,
near Stamford. The new Master voted for Mr. Gladstone,
in 1847, 52 and 53.

DEGREES.—During the past year 278 gentlemen were
admitted to the degree of B.A. at Oxford, 339 at Cam-
bridge, and 218 at Dublin; and 259 gentlemen were ad-
mitted to the other degrees at Oxford, 305 at Cambridge,
and 9$ at Dublin.

CONVOCATION.-Four seats are at present vacant in the
convocation of the province of Canterbury—namely, for
Salisbury Chapter by the elevation of Mr. Hamilton to
the Bishopric ; for the chapter of Bristol Cathedral by the
elevation of Dr. Jackson to the Bishopric of Lincoln; for
the diocese of Canterbury, by the death of the Rev. Dr.:
Mill ; and for the chapter of Ely Cathedral, by the death
of the Rev. Henry Fardell. In the convocation of the
province of York two seats are vacant, viz. :—From the
chapter of York, by the death of the Rev. W. H. Dixon;,
and for the diocese of York, by the acceptance of prefer-
ment by the Rev. S. Gamlen, in the province of Canterbury.
DIOCESE or MA.NCRESTER.—Preferments : —On Tues-
day, at the Diocesan Registry, the Bishop of Manchester,
in addition to licensing the Rev. W. Verdon to the in-
cumbency of St. John's, Pendlebury, and the Rev. Gage
Earle Freeman to Emanuel Church, Bolton. licensed the
Rev. George Alker, 8.A., to the stipendiary-curacy of St.
Peter's, Preston, on the nomination of the Rev. W. M.
Ferish, the incumbent. The Rev. John Sparling, M.A.,
has been presented to the rectory of Eccleston, near
Chorley. The living is in the gift of the;rev. gentleman's
father, and is considered to be one of the most valuable.
pieces of Church patronage in this diocese. The Bishop of
Manchester intends to hold an ordination- on Triniti
Smnlay.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1854-04-11

RAILWAY STATION AND CARRIAGR
ADVERTISING.—Persons desirous of availing them—
selves of this impowtant system of ADVERTISING map
obtain the terms and-every information from the Contractors,.
Messrs. W. H. SMITH and SoN, 136, Strand, London; or
from their Agent, Mr. Tnomws L. PLANT, Railway Adver—
tising Offices, 13, Bennett's-hill, Birmingham.
ADVERTISEMENTS may be displayed at most of the
principal Railway Stations in England.
(M- Mr. PLANT visits Liverpool the second and last 'Wed-
nesday in each month, and will be glad to wait upon those
desirous of obtaining information on this subject; and be is
prepared to furnish all the necessary particulars respecting"
this attractive and popular method of advertising.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1854-04-11

THURSDAY, APRIL O.

The following bills were read a third time and passed :
—The Bolton Gas Bill, the Salford, Stockport, and
Manchester Division Bill, and the Wellington (Salop)
Improvement Bill.
A new writ was ordered for Southampton, in the room
of Sir J. A. Cockburn, who had accepted the office of
Recorder of the city of Bristol.
Petitions against the sale of intoxicating liquors on
nn s ,Leigh LSuann cdasayhsi
rwee;rbeyprmesrenßteßdoTbny .frßoßmo wmEere,
bank-
ers, and inhabitants of the city of Manchester, praying for
such an improved administration of the revenues of cathe-
dral churches as will secure the fulfilment of the beneficent
objects contemplated by the founders ; and by Mr. W.
BROWN, from Leigh, Lancashire, for a revision of the bill
for the regulation of friendly societies.
TURKEY AND GREECE.—In reply to a question, Lord
J. RUSSELL said he thought the Sultan had reason to
complain of the conduct of the Government of Greece with
regard to the insurrection in the Turkish provinces on the
borders of the Greek territory; that there was now proof
that the Court of Athens had given direct encouragement
to the insurgents ; and, such being the case, he could not,
he said, wonder at the measures taken by the Porte. Her
Majesty's Government, he added, in concert with the
Governments of France and Austria, bad given such direc-
tions as they thought proper on the subject to our Minister
at Athens, and he thought the , Court of Greece was
answerable for this unfortunate occurrence.
THE CHRISTIANS IN TURKEY.—Lord J. RUSSELL re-
peated what he had stated on a former occasion—that
there was no convention of any kind concerning the in-
ternal administration of Turkey ; but Lord Stratford
continued the tonne he had been pursuing for ten or fif-
teen years, of impressing upon the Sultan the policy and
necessity of improving the condition of his Christian sub-
jects, and of altering laws which belonged to another
period, and were incompatible with the fair and equal
treatment of all the subjects of the Ottoman Porte. His
representations had been from time to time listened to ;
and, although the measure had not been finally adopted,
it was expected that it would be carried into effect.
MR. Sxosion.—Mr. MooRE moved for a select commit-
ee to consider the case of the appointment of Henry
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1854-04-11

F. •,, totTanb.

STEAM COMMUNICATION BETWEEN
LIVERPOOL AND GLASGOW.
FARES.—CABIN (including Steward's Fee). 155.; STEERAGE,
Gs. Servants in Cabin, Fnll Fare.
Unless prevented by any unforeseen occurrence, the under-
noted or other Steamers are intended to sail (with or with-
out Pilots) between Liverpool and Glasgow, with Goods
and Passengers, as under :
The Clyde Steam Navigation Company's
St ea m sl ipa
.tv-- s;Vi‘ COMMODORE (Chartered) Capt. ITE,
-,FR„ ELK (new Steamer) Capt. HARDIE,
New Screw-steamer POR-
El UGH MAIN,
CU PIN E (now building). 800 Commander.
tons, and 250 horse power .. JJJ
The PORCUPINE will have splendid Accommodation for
Cabin and Steerage Passe:l:qtrs.
FROM LIVERPOOL.
COMMODORE—. This Day, April 11.. at 9. Evening.
COMMODORE.... Saturday, April 15.. at 10+. Evening.
COMMODORE... Thursday, April 20.. at 4, Afternoon.
COM MODORF... .. Tuesday, April 25.. at 10. Morning.
COMMODORE.... Saturday, April 29.. at 12, Noon.
Passengers are requested to take charge of their own
Luggage, as theShipisnot responsible in any way for itssafety.
Horses, Cattle, Carriages, and all kinds of Vehicles shipped
at their Proprietors' risk.
T. MARTIN and BURNS and CO., 12, Water-street,
and 1. Rum for.l-street.
C. MACIVER and CO. 12, Water-street, and 1,
Rumford-street.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1854-04-11

THE WAR.

The Russian who has arrived in Paris has no mission
to the Emperor. He came to see his mother, who is ill.
Nothing new from the Baltic or Turkey.

ConstantinopV letters give the following details of the
Russian attack.. on British merchantmen :—"On the
22nd ult. the British barque Bedlington, with a cargo of
grain and salt meat, was sunk by the-Russian batteries in
front of Sulina, while legally sailing down the Danube.
The captain and crew were in time to reach the Turkish
territory. The British. ship Annie, in tow of the British
steam-tug Crescent, were fired into and boarded. The
captain and crew were taken prisoners:, On the following
day they were released, and the Annie reached this port,
but the Crescent was abandoned."
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1854-04-11

NOTICE TO SHIPPERS.

In consequence of so few Goods offering for the United
States, the ANDES will NOT SAIL on the 12th instant,
and is withdrawn for the present.
STEAM TO

NEW YORK AND (vi.t. JAMAICA) TO CHAGRES.
The andernoted or other first-class Screw Steam-ships n•iil sail

From LIVERPOOL for NEW YORK,
ONCE A MONTH,
Until further notice, the extended service being Twice a
Month, when the Ships now building are completed. .
ANDES Captain MooDIE.
IST..e'• 42 ALPS Captain WicKmAx.
a JURA Captain DOUGLAS.
- /ETNA Captain TATTLE.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1854-04-11

IMPERIAL PARLIAMENT.

HOUSE OF OF LORDS-TUESDAY, APRIL 4,

The Bills of Exchange Bill was read a second time on
the motion of Lord BROUGHAM, and ordered to be re-
ferred to the select committee on the Common Law Pro-
cedure Bill.

The Chimney-sweepers Bill was ordered to be referred to
a select committee, on the motion of Lord SHAFTESBURY.
Certain returns as to the wives and children of soldiers
serving in the East were ordered, on the motion of Lord
ST. LEONARDS, after some discussion, in which the Duke
of NEWCASTLE, Lord DERBY, and other lords took part.
Their lordships adjourned at twenty minutes to seven
o'clock.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1854-04-11

AUSTRIA.

The Archduke Albert has left Vienna for Semlin, as
commander-in-chief of the army of observation on the
Turkish frontier. The army on the frontier, including
the, inhabitants who per form a permanent service, is net
less than 120,000 to 150,000 men. Stores are being col-
lected on a large scale.

People at Vienna talk of a convention of the Great
Powers, the objects of which are to guarantee the integrity
of Turkey and the rights of the Christians ; to make the
Black Sea free to the flags of all nations ; to throw open
the mouths of the Danube ; to place the Principalities
under a European Protectorate ; and to revise the treaties
between Russia and Turkey.
A.prominent member of the French Cabinet is reported
to have-expressed his belief, as a reason for Austria's not
having taken a hostile attitude against Russia, that she
has °lily been awaiting the arrival of the allied forces on
Turkish ground, in order that she might not be left alone
to oppose Russia.

The Cologne Gazette has the following :—The Vienna
Conference of the Four Great Powers has recommenced
4ts deliberations, for the purpose of signing a protocol regu-
lating the principles of a future peace.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1854-04-11

SPRIITG FASHIONS.-GEORGE JONES
begs to inform the Ladies of Liverpool, that he has re-
ceived all the NEW SHAPES in Straw, Tuscan, Silk, Satin,
Crape, Lace, and Fancy Bonnets, Hats, Bonnet Ribbons,
Dress Cans, Head Dresses, Bonnet Wreaths, Bonnet Droops,
Fiowers, Feathers, Lace Goods, &c.
The following Lots will be offered THIS DAY (Tuesday) :-
120 Good Tuscan Bonnets 2s lel worth 48 8d
140 Ditto Fancy Edges, 3s 4ad „ 6s 9d
250 Straw Bonnets 2s 4ad „ 4s 6d
320 Ditto 35 6 d „ 6s 6d
140 New Fancy Bonnets 2s 8&d „ Os Od
11 Dozen Large Leghorn Hats 6s 8 d „ 12s 6d
500 Bunches fine French Powers Os sad „ Os 9d
480 Bonnet Wreaths Os Sad ~ Os Od
44 Dozen Ditto French Os 110 ~ 2s Od
The above are all New Goods.

Nos. 55 and 57, GREAT CHARLOTTE-STREET.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1854-04-11

BOOKSELLER., STATIONER, PRINTER,
&c., Church of England Societies' Depot, 75. Renshaw-
street, Liverpool.—RlCH AEI) C. SCRAGG has a VACANCY
for an APPRENTICE, either resident or partially resident.
A Youth whose Parents have brought him up in Church of
England principles would be preferred.

COLLEGIATE INSTITUTION.
The following MASTERS will be shortly WANTED :-
1. A Writing Master.
2. A Junior English Master.
3. A Master to Teach Writing and Mental Arithmetic.
Applications to he made to the Rev. J. S. Howson, M.A.,
Principal of the Institution.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1854-04-11

THURSDAY,. AP.RII, 6.

At the sitting of this court to-day the salvage case was
proceeded with, and the jury found a verdict for the plain-
tiffs, damages £lOO ; costs 40s.
CLAIMS FOR EXPENSES.--BOTT v ASPINALL.— The
plaintiff in this case was Mr. William Eagle Bott, and the
defendant Mr. Kay Aspinall. The plaintiff was a civil
engineer of some standing, and the defendant surveyor of
highways for the township of Rastrick, in the West
Riding of Yorkshire. A. verdict of £lOO was entered by
consent.

BOTT V. STRINGER,—The plaintiff and ground of action
were similar in this to, the last case. The defendant was
the surveyor of highways for the township of Kirkheaton
for the year in whieb Mr. Bott gave his evidence, and the
sum claimed by that gentleman was £93 7s. 4d. Verdict
for the plaintiff.
BOTT V. THE OVERSEERS 01? THE POOR FOR Kum-
HEITON.—This was action for the same amount, the
proportion due by the overseers of the poor of the town-
ship. In defence it was stated that the interference.. of
the parish °Seers in the matter took place before defen-
dant's year of office, which had now expired. Verdict for
the plaintiff, with a reference as to amount of damages.
ALEXANDER A.ND OTHERS V. TONGS AND. ANOTHER;
The plaintiffs in this, which was the last case on the com-
mon jury list, are merchants in Jersey, and the defendant
ship brokers in Liverpool. The sum sued for was £l2O,
which, it was asserted, had been wrongfully handed over
to Mr. H. W. Ward by the defendants, in whose hands
it had been deposited, pending the decision, by arbitration
or law, of a disputed transaction in connexion with the
sale of the barque Othello by the defendants for the plain-
tiffs. After about three hours of contradictory statements
by counsel and witnesses, a juror was withdrawn, and the
court rose about nine o'clock.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1854-04-11

THE WAR.

The Russian who has arrived in Paris has no mission,
to the Emperor. He came to see his mother, who is ill:.
Nothing new from the Baltic or Turkey.
Constantinople letters give-the following details of the
Russian attack on British merchantmen :—" On the
22nd ult. the British barque Bedlington, with a cargo of
grain and salt meat, was sunk by the Russian batteries in
front of Sulina, while legally sailing down the Danube.
The captain and crew were in time to reach the Turkish
territory. The British ship Annie, in tow of the British
steam-tug Crescent, were fired into and boarded. The
captain and crew were taken prisoners. On the following
day they were released, and the Annie reached this port,
but the Crescent was abandoned."
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1854-04-11

11anteb.

ACAPTAIN, from the West of England, de-
sires a RR-ENGAGEMENT in the same capacity.
References to former owners as to ability, good conduct, &c.
—Apply to Messrs. PRESTON and WAT,ON, Merchants,
Water-street, for further particulars.

800K-KEEPING.—An experienced
ACCOUNTANT, having part of the week nisenzaged,
would be happy to devote it to assistance in BOOK-KEEPING
or BALANCING ACCOU NTS, on moderate terms.—Address
D. M., Standard-office. Liverpool.

• •
OOKSELLER, STATIONER, PRINTER,
&c.,Church of England Societies' Depot, 75. Renshaw-
street, Liverpool.—RlCH AHD C. SCRAGG has a VACANCY
for an APPRENTICE, either resident or partially resident.
A Youth whose Parents have brought him up in Church of
England principles would be preferred.

COLLEGIATE INSTITUTION.
The following MASTERS will be shortly WANTED :-
1. A Writing Master.
2. A Junior English Master.
3. A Master to Teach Writing and Mental Arithmetic.
Applications to be made to the Rev. J. S. Howson, M.A.,
Principal of the Institution.

IWERPOOL DOCKS. TENDERS FOR
B OLIVE OlL—The COMMITTEE of the LIVERPOOL
DOCKS are ready to receive TENDERS for the supply of
THREE THOUSAND GALLONS of REFINED OLIVE OIL.
for the use of their Lighthouses, to be delivered at the Buoy
Store, Toxteth Dock, Liverpool, free of all charges, not later
than the 20th May, 1854. Payment by Bankers' Bill, one
month after the delivery has been found satisfactory. The
Casks, when empty, will he returned to the Contractors'
order. A Sample of not less than Two Gallons to be sent to
the Office of the Dock Surveyor, .Dock-yard, south siee of
Coburg Dock, not later than the 18th instant. The Samples
will be paid for, if required. Each Sample must bear a mark,
which, it is requested, may not indicate the party sending it ;
and the corresponding Tender must contain a similar mark,
for the purpose of identification. An interval of one fort-
night will necessarily elapse between the receipt of the
Samples and the acceptance of the Tender, in order to aff
time for carefully testing the samples. The Tenders must be
sealed, and addressed " To the Chairman of the Sub-com-
mittee for the Marine Department," endorsed "Tender for
Oil," and be sent under cover to the Secretary.
By order, DANIEL MASON, Secretary.
Dock-office, Liverpool, April It, 1854.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1854-04-11

SPRING.

SHE comes at last, the soft, sweet Spring;
Once more the birds begin to sing,
Again the fragrant flowers fling

Their sweetness on the air.
The bright waves sparkle on the rills,
And blossoms bloom upon the hills ;
The air with sweetest music fills,.
And flowering fields are fair.

All blessings on sweet Spring, which brings
Such happiness to earthly things,
Such joy upon her golden wings,
Such blessings in her train.
.Her face wills hope lights up our dreams,
And o'er our souls her sweet smile gleams,
And we grow glad in her bright beams,
For Spring has come again!
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1854-04-11

IMPORTANT TO HOTEL AND BOARDING
H OUSE-KE EP ERS, CAPTAINS, AND PRIVATE
FA MILIES.—T. PLUMBE begs to inform the above, and tha
public generally, that he has bought a large lot of WHITE'
COUNTERPANES, IMPERIAL QUILTS, and TOILET
QUILTS; also, a large lot of CALICO SHEETING, the whole-
of which he is offering at 30 per cent. below present manu-
facturers' prices.

_
UNION HOUSE,
168, BERRY-STREET, LIVERPOOL.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1854-04-11

SPRING.

SHE comes at last, the soft, sweet Spring;
Once more the birds begin to sing,
Again the fragrant flowers fling

Their sweetness on the air.
The bright waves sparkle on the rills.
And blossoms bloom upon the hills ;
The air with sweetest music fills,
And flowering fields are fair.

All blessings on sweet Spring, which brings
Such happiness to earthly things,
Such joy upon her golden wings,
Such blessings in her train.
Her face with hope lights up our dreams,
And o'er our souls her sweet smile gleams,
And we grow glad in her bright beams,
For Spring has come again!
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1854-04-11

J. HUTCHIN, PROPRIETOR.

MAY BE HAD AT 48, LONDON-ROAR,
(and for style of workmanship not to be excelled by
any other house), GENTLEMEN'S NAME PLATES EN—
GRAVED, and 100 Enamelled CARDS included, 4s. 6d.
BUSINESS CARD PLATES Engraved, from 65., according
to quantity of Engraving; and the best extra superfine
CARDS and Printing, 18s. per Thousand.
Invoice Heads, Bills of Lading, and Exchange and every
description of Printing, at the same proportionately low prices..
W. JORDAN, Proprietor_
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1854-04-11

THE BALTIC FLEET.

Sir Charles Napier's "order of the day" has been com-
municated by telegraph. It is as follows :
"SIR CILLILLES NABIER'S ADDRESS, MADE BY SIGNAL, TO
TIIE FLEET IN KIOGE BAY.
"Lads,—War is declared. We are to meet a bold and
numerous enemy. Should they offer us battle, you know
how to dispose of them. Should they remain in port, we
must try to get at them. Success depends upon the quick-
ness and precision of your fire. Lads, sharpen your cut-
lasses, and the day is your own„"
Some of the gallant admiral's friends regard this as
worthy to be placed alongside of the signal of the immortal
Nelson—others insist that it was cut and dried at the
Reform Club banquet. The style is certainly after-dinner-
like, and the construction of the short-breath sentences
looks hic-cuppy. It will be remarked that the "lads" are
told that " success depends upon the quickness and preci-
sion of their fire;" therefore the "lads are to sharpen
their cutlasses, and the day is their own." This puts one
in mind of the famous comedy of the Rivals, in which cut
and thrust pistols and double-barrelled swords are recom-
mended. We shall next expect to hear of an order sent
hone from Sir C. Napier for a supply of these well-known
weapons for the use of the fleet.

THE DEATH of Sir Richard Armstrong, colonel of the
30d Regiment, and late Commander-in-Chief at Madras,
took place on his passage to England.
APPROACWNG MARRIAGES are announced betwedn the
Earl of Itouacharles, eldest son of the Marquis Conyng-
ham, and the Lady Jane St. Maur Stanhope, daughter of
the late Earl of Harrington ; the Hon, Augusta Chiches-
ter, sister of Loi".l Templemore, and Robert Edward King,
Esq., grandson of Viscount Lorton; and the Hon. Miss
Hobhouse, daughter Of IfOrd, Brotlghton? and Captain
Carleton,
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1854-04-11

ITEW GOODS FOR THE SEASON.
WILLIAMS AND CROOK
have now ready for inspection their
NEW GOODS FOR SPRING WEAR

FANCY TROWSERINGS AND VESTINGS,
of the Newest Designs.
NEW MIXTURES FOR COATINGS, Ac.

15, LORD-ST/MET.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1854-04-11

PRUSSIA.

Prince George of Mecklenburg-Strelitz arrived at Berlin
on Sunday week, bearing a letter from the Emperor of
Russia to the King of Prussia, in answer to the mission,
of General Lindheim. It is said that Prussia gives impli-
cit adherence to the propositions contained in this reply,
and that Austria is likely to approve of them.

The New Prussian Gazettes thus describes the nature
of the Russian concession.—The Czar oars to conclude
peace, and to evacuate the Danubian Principalities, if the
rights which the Christia subjects of the Porte have re-
cently obtained throng "ntervention of France and
England are guarante eaties ; and, if, in addition,
the fleets of the Western owers abandon the Black Sea
and the Bosphorous. If this nature of guarantee is ac-
cepted by the Western Powers and by the Porte, the Em-
peror of Russia declares himself ready to allow the rest to
be settled by the means of negotiation in a Congress,
which might, for instance, be held at Berlin.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1854-04-11

DENMARK.

The Danish government has issued a declaration con-
Wiling its definitions of contraband, which includes horses,
'timber for construction of vessels, tar, copper-plates, sail-
cloth, canvas, hemp, cordage, &c., but not coals. The
royal ordinance of May 4, 1803, is renewed, and no Danish
pilots, pr men acquainted with the Danish straits and
seas, will be allowed to serve on board the vessels of
belligerent powers. The commanders of the Danish
gnardships are instructed to observe a strict neutrality, to
protest against the taking of captured war or merchant
'vessels into Danish ports, but not to oppose it by force,
and only to use force against privateers.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1854-04-11

CAPE OF GOOD HOPE.

' By the screw-steamer Sydney, whie.h arrived on Suiiday,
at Plymouth, we have intelligence from the Cape to the
7th of February. The ordinary date of departure for the
mail-packet is about the 24th, but, as she has been de-
tained by defects in her machinery, it is probable that the
Hydaspes will bring intelligence to a later date. She left
Mauritius on the 7th of February, and at Table Bay
would have to fit a screw, weighing five or six tans, taken
out for her by the Indiana. The Hydaspes has been
hourly expected for the last ten days, and the Meander,
44, will shortly arrive at Plymouth from the Cape station.

SIR FITZROY KELLY has addressed the House of Lords
for five days in an appeal case. Lord Brougham said he
recollected a case in which a counsel had taken eighteen
days in his statement and arguments.

EMANCIPATION OF THE Jaws IN TUUKEY.—We are
authorised to state that Lord Clarendon has intimated to
one of our most distinguished co-religionists, that the
privileges to be obtained for the Christians in Turkey
will be extended to the Jewish subjects of the Porte.—
Jewish Chronicle.
EXTRAORDINARY CASE OF ABDUCTION.—Jas. Water-
house, twenty-two years of age, a married man, with one
child, has been committed for trial, at Huddersfield, for
the abduction of a girl under the age of sixteen. The
prisoner's wife, a young and beautiful-looking woman,
about the same age, was in court during the hearing of
the case before the magistrates, and watched with intense
interest the proceedings.
SEIZURE OF RUSSIAN WAR-STEAMERS.—Some twelve
months since, a contract was entered into between the Rus-
sian Consul General and Mr. Pitcher, for the building of
two wooden screw-steam frigates. The work went on, and
certain moneys were paid on the contract. About two
months ago the Government communicated with Mr.
Pitcher, recommending the discontinuing of the building
of the ships. Attempts were then made, as we are informed,
to either sell or transfer them to a neutral Power. In the
meanwhile the work proceeded ; one ship was so far com-
pleted as to be ready for launching, and the other was in
a forward state. The facts were submitted to the law
officers of the Crown, and after a careful inquiry and con-
sideration of the whole case, the government, on Tuesday,
sent down orders for the seizure of the two ships, and in
pursuance of that direction, Mr. Scanlin, of the Custom
House, took possession of the frigates in Northfleet-yard,
and placed officers on board of them, who continue in
,charge. The machinery for them, of the value of £30,000,
was also seized by the customs authorities. The vessels
are of 1,300 tons, and pierced to carry 28 guns. They are
not named, but the one ready for launching bears the
figurehead a the Czar. We are assured that the Ad-
miralty.did-nut- entertain any negotiations for the purchase
of tibe4strauters.--Shipping and Mercantile Gazette.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1854-04-11

B 0 0 K-K EE P I NG.— An experienced
ACCoUNTANT, having part of the week disenzaged,
would behappy to devote it to assistance in BOOK-KEEPING
or BALANCING ACCOUNTS, on tnoderate terns.—Address
D. M., Standard-office. Liverpool.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1854-04-11

NEW DEPARTMENT.
JOHN CRIPPS begs to announce that he has added the SILK DEPARTMENT to that of the
SHAWL and MANTLES, and that he has Imported a very large and valuable STOCK of NOVELTIES, in the most
superb and recherche designs, in Rich Brocade and Moire Antique ROBES, Checked and Plain TAFFETAS, Black and
Coloured Glac6 SILKS—in fact, almost every novel production of the French and British. Loom.
One new feature in this department is his having always ready a large assortment of PLAIN and FLOUNCED SKIRTS,
thus enabling purchasers to see the effect, when made, of the elegant patterns now introduced in Silk Dresses. That he may
stand second to none in this department, he will sell them for a very small profit.
He would call special attention to &large Lot of the richest BROCADE ROBES, bought under peculiar circumstances,
which he is offering at 5 Guineas the Robe—original price, 8i Guineas to 410—and another-Lot at £3 18s., equally cheap.
He also begs to announce the arrival of all the New Shapes in MANTLES for the present season, of which he has now
ready the most magnificent selection, combining elegance with that moderation in price for-which his Establishment has, for
the last 20 years, been so justly celebrated.
His STOCK of valuable Foreign CASHMERE SHAWLS will be found, as usual, the first in the kingdom. A few are stil
on hand of the Manufacturer's Stock, lately announced, bou-ht by tender at little more than half price.
Above 1,000 tissue a d French Barege Long SHAWLS, One Guinea each, the cheapest ever offered.
THE LARGEST SHAWL AND MANTLE WAREHOUSE IN THE KINGDOM,
14 AND 16, BOLD-STREET.

JorrN. CRIPPS, PROPRIETOR.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1854-04-11

WILDING'S CONCENTRATED COM-
POUND DECOCTION, or FLUID EXTRACT OT
JAMAICA SARSAPARILLA.—This elegant preparation in
composed of the finest Jamaica Sarsaparilla imported, an&
prepared in vacuo, by which means the whole of the virtues
of the root are obtained in the highest state of perfection.
It will be found particularly efficacious in cases of Scrofula.
Rheumatism, Scurvy, Scorbutic Affections, Erysipelas, and-
all Diseases of the Skin, and particularly after a course or
Mercury. Sold in Bottles at 28,6 d., 4s. 6d., and 7a. 6d. each..
WILDING'S NEWFOUNDLAND COD LIVER OIL, the
finest imported.
WILDING'S DIAMOND-CEMENT, for Repairing Brokent
Glass, China, Earthenware,.&c. Sold in bottles at Is. each—
WILDING'S QUININE and CARBONIC DENTIFRICE.
for Cleaning, Beautifying, and Preserving the Teeth and.
Gums, and Preventing_Tooth.ache. Sold in Bottles at 15.6 d..
and 2s. 6d. each.

WILDING'S BRILLIANT PLATE POWDER, for pir-;
dncing a beautiful Polish on Silver and Plated Articles. boaa.
in Boxes at Is. and is. 6d. each.
WILDING'S CELEBRATED FURNITURE CREA3E;
Sold in Pots at 6d. and Is. each.
pePnresinprg CedheOinnislyt,byllA,V
1816, and Derby-road, Bootle.
St.W.
Anne
-sntr,ePhet,aLrrnivearpeoceuttt.._ti sandisphectis—

TARTAR. BRODIE, 72, RODNEY-STREET, LiVerpOOY„
.
Member of the Royal College of Surgeons, London and
from 11 till 3, and 5 till 9 ;
Paris, author of The Guardian of Health, and several. other
Medical Works, continues to be Consulted daily, at his Re-
sidence,a
perfect`
and Sundays from 10 tilt
2, on Nervous Debility, Involuntary Blushing, Delusion of
the Mind, and all Nervous and other Diseases, &C., B:C., whe-
Vegetable
ther produced by Sedentary Employment, Residence in the
Tropics, or otherwise.
Dr. Baoniu's celebrated Cordial Balm of Zeylanica soldt
at 11s. and 335. per Bottle, is the best Medicine ever disc
vered for all cases of Mental and Bodily Prostration, and for
4ens:o6tdis,Sanysdtelmjs..
aHdosxl;peurirffyoirning
ipnirlisg,oprraitcientst.h6ed.N,
and speedy cure in Scorbutic and other Diseases.
Country Patients, by forwarding el, addressed Dr. wr
Ro
BRODIE, 72, RonNEv-sTuEtilr, LIVERPOOL, will r eCei ...
Advice /tad Medicine, which will effect a cure in most Case,.
-Ve
One personal application is advisable in all cases,
Observe :-72, RODNEY-STREET, LIVERPOOL, where the
Doctor may be consulted, as usual. private E
Surgery, 43, Knight-street, near Berry-str Entrance to the
eet
The above valuable 'Pork," The Guard' .
be had of E. HOWELL, and T. NEwroN Guardian of Health," may
street, Liverpool ; and also at the A th , Hooksellers,Chnrch-
Li
Is. Sent Free to any part of th or's Residence. Price
postage Stamps. e Kingdom for Is 6d "a
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1854-04-11

For BOSTON and NEW YORK.

Passatte Money to Boston. £iB, including; Provisions and
Steward's Fees, but without Wines or Liquors, which can Le
obtained on board,
t Freigt.t on Fine Goods to America,Three Pounds per
Ton Measurement, other Goods by Agre-ment. _ . .

Freight will be collected in AtneriCa at the rate of 84.80 to
the pound sterling.
Apply in Halifax, to SAMUEL CUNARD ; in Boston, to S. S.
LEWIS; in New York, to EDWARD CUNARD; in Havre and
Park, to DONALD CURRIE ; in LOn(10O,I0 J. B. Foorm, 52,
Old Broad-street ;in Glasgow, to GEORG and JAm Rs BURNS;
or in Liverpool to
D. and C. MACIVER, 14, Water-street.

As so..n as Goods are goinr. for Canada, and any quantity
offer for PORTLAND. these Vessels will call there.

granct.

STEAM COMMUNICATION BETWEEN
LIVERPOOL AND HAVRE.

SHA MROCK Cap. te in JOHN MUIR ;
MARGARET.... CaptainJoßN HARRISON;
or other suitable Steamers, are intended
;_ to Sail (with or without Pilots) from the
s " Contrite (or other) DOCK. as follows :
From LIVERPOOL to HAVRE DIRECT,
SHAMROCK.. MONDAY.. April 17, at 124 o'clock, Afternoon.
MARGARET.. MONDAY.. April 24, at 8 o'clock, Morning.
Shippers must describe in theirShippiug Notes the con-
tents of their Packages.
Farer:—Cabia,2st.i Steerage, 12s. Gd.
For Freiglitornissageapplyon Havre,to DONALD CURRIR;
in London, to J. B. l'oonn, 52, Old Broad-street ; in
Glasgow, to G. and J. BURNS, 9, Buchanan-street; in Man-
cheater, to JOHN WALKER, 77A, Market-street; or here, to
BURNS and MACI V ER. I, Rumford-street.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1854-04-11

33eIctittnt.

STEAM COMMUNICATION
BETWEEN
LIVERPOOL AND ANTWERP.
Next Summer.as soon as the Screw Steam-
ships now building for the Atlantic are completed. a regular
STEAM COMMUNICATION will he established. by first-
class steamers, between LIVERPOOL and ANTWERP.
Goods will be received by these Steamers At Antwerp for
transhipment at Liverpool by the Steam-ships to the United
States; and the transhipment nt Liverpool, as in the Com-
pany's Trade between Havre and Liverpool, will be free of
expense to the Goods.

It is not intended by the Establishment of this Line to cur-
tail in any way the facilities already possessed by the French,
German, and Belgian Shippers of Merchandise to America
from Havre, via Liverpool, but as an additional means for
the expedition of their Goods.
BURNS and MAC IVER, 1, Rumford-street.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1854-04-18

THE LIVERPOOL ADELPHI LOAN
ASSOCIATION.

COMPLETELY REGISTERED.
CAPITAL £50,000.
HEAD OFFICE ....44, RENSHAW-STREET, LIVERPOOL.
BRANCH OFFICE.. 2, ST. JOHN'S.PARADE, BYROM-
STREET, MANCHESTER.
LOANS GRANTED to the amount of .el,OOO, on approved
Personal Security, and on the shortest possible notice.
For particulars apply (personally or by letter) to
CHRISTOPHER and JOHN ELLISON, Secretaries,
44, Renshaw-street, Liverpool.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1854-04-18

SWEDISH METHOD OF SWEARING.—The Swedes have
a very national method of swearing. Thus, if I were on a
Scandinavian highroad, and were in the way of a traveller,
he might possibly shout from his sledge, " A thousand
devils !" If I were to take no heed of so insignificant a
number of devils as one thousand, he might improve his
position by the exclamation, " Ten thousand devils !" Say
that I remained unmoved, even in the face of so fearful an
array, he would cap all by the exclamation, " Ten thousand
Pomeranian devils !" And then, of course, I must let the
excited gentleman pass me. This illustration will explain
my meaning, viz., that according to the intensity of anger
is the number of devils. A man must be in the paroxysm
of rage, however, before he commits himself with " Ten
thousand Pomeranian devils !" These specimens of
Swedish oaths may be of use to those gentlemen who have
a fancy for varying their swearing, picking out a pet oath,
as they pick out a hat, for each season.—A Brage-breaker
with the Swedes.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1854-04-18

NEW MUSIC.

Zion, a Sacred Cantata ; and An Evening Ser-
vice, composed by Charles D. Hackett, Mus. B.
Oxon. London : Ewer and Co.
These two works are the composition of our
townsman, Mr. Hackett, organist to the Parish
Church of Liverpool, and they are highly creditable
to his musical talent, while they display no small
amount of assiduously acquired musical erudition.
In construction, they are simple, characteristic, and
forcibly effective.

.THE WINDOW THE EYE OF THE BUILDING.—The
nadow bears striking analogy to the eye in animals, and
It is as important to beauty in a building as that feature
in the human countenance through which the soul most
vividly beams forth ;—wherein we read the noble and cul-
tivated understanding and the heart of sensibility, and
which kindles up the face divine into light and life. Like
the eye, it is the only part capable of a varying expression :
the rest of the facade, like the form of the face, is fixed ;
but the window receives from the sky and atmosphere
effects analogous to the revealings of emotion in the
human eye, and thus, as it were, spiritualizes the aspect
of the building. The most rapid changes of an April
heaven are reflected in the window, the cornice or water-
table of which, with its ever-varying shadow, so assistant
to the expression, may be compared to the eyebrow,—The
Builder,
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1854-04-18

R. BRODIE, 72, RoDNEY-STREET, Liverpool,
Member of the Royal College of Surgeons, London and
Paris, author of The Guardian of Health, and several other
Medical Works, continues to be Consulted daily, at his Re-
sidence, from 11 till 3, and 3 till 9 ; and Sundays from 10 till
2, on Nervous Debility, Involuntary Blushing, Delusion of
the Mind, and all Nervous and other Diseases, &c., &c., whe-
ther
tproduced by Sedentary Employment, Residence in the
Trop, or otherwise.
Dr. RODIE'S celebrated Cordial Balm of Zeylanica, sold
at Ils. and 335. per Bottle, is the best Medicine ever disco-
vered for all cases of Mental and Bodily Prostration, and for
invigorating the Nervous System. His Purifying Vegetable
Pills, price 2s. 6d., 4s. 6d., and Ils. a Box, perform a perfect
and speedy cure in Scorbutic and other Diseases.
Country Patients, by forwarding .el, addressed Dr. ROBT.
BRODIE, 72, RODNEY-STREET, LIVERPOOL, Will receive
Advice aid Medicine, which will effect a cure in most cases.
One personal application is advisable in all cases.
Observe :-72, RODNEY-STREET, LIVERPOOL, where the
Doctor may be consulted, as usual. Private Entrance to the
Surgery, 43, Knight-street, near Berry-street.
The above valuable Work, "The Guardian of Health," may
be bad of E. Howat.L, and T. NEWTON, Booksellers, Church-
street, Liverpool ; and also at the Author's Residence. Price
Is, cent free to any part Of too Ninsdoto for is, 6d., in
rostage Stoops,
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1854-04-18

PRUSSIA.

The following particulars have been received from
Berlin, in confirmation of the statement that Austria has
rejected the Prussian conditions to the treaty of alliance :
Colonel Ruff has returned from Vienna, bringing a refusal
to accept the clause which Prussia proposes to insert in
the convention recently agreed to. This clause is, formally
rejected by the Austrian government. It is understood,
that whereas an important article of the convention sti-
pulates that in the event of one of the contraciing parties
finding itself at war the other shall come to its succour,
Prussia wishes to add a special clause, more or less secret,
to the effect that war must always be concerted between
the two parties. The action of the one would thus depend
on the consent of the other, and, therefore, if Prussia so
chose, she might neutralise the intentions of Austria, and
prevent her from making war upon Russia. Austria will
not yield to this, and it is expected that the fear ofisola-
tion will at length overcome the last scruples of Prussia,
and induce her to ratify the convention as at first set forth.
RUSSIA.

A Te Deum was chanted on the 3d instant, in the
Winter Palace, to celebrate the passage of the Danube.
A letter from St. Petersburgh of the 31st ult., says
The movements of troops continue in the Baltic pro-
vinces and in Finland. Whilst the guards Were setting
out on their march, the battalion of chassenrs of the re-
serve of Moscow, and the battalion of sharp-shooters of
Helsingfors were arriving here. The Emperor reviews the
troops as they arrive."
SECRET CORRESPONDRICCE.—The Gotha Gazette pub-
lishes the following singular communication :—" Several
newspapers have circulated the report that, before long,
there will appear at St. Petersburgh a secret correspond-
ence, carried on without the knowledge of the English
Government between the Courts of England and Russia,
and which would seriously compromise Prince Albert.
We are authorised to announce respecting this correspond-
ence, that the English Court awaits the publication of it
with an interest so much the greater, inasmuch as on the
part of England it is confined to the usual notifications of
births, &c."
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1854-04-18

REVIEWS OF BOOKS.

The Mediterranean : a Memoir, Physical, His-
torical, and Nautical. By Rear-Admiral Wil-
liam Henry Smyth. London : Parker and Son.

One of the remarkable features, which have
grown into prominence, out of the long-continued
European peace, now rudely broken, has been the
conversion of our naval and military officers into
the concoctors of books. To call them literary
men, in the strict sense of that term, might not
be quite an appropriate appellation ; but it would
be as unjust as it would be untrue to deny to many
of them the title of scientific men, and close ob-
servers. Among the latter of these, and occupying
a place as conspicuous as it is honourable, stands
Admiral Smyth, a gentleman who, from 1810 to
the close of 1824, devoted assiduous and unweary-
ing attention to the survey and general hydro-
graphy of the Mediterranean—till his day, in all
senses connected with the science of latitude and
longitude, in a useful and practical form, an
almost absolutely unknown sea. In the first in-
stance, in 1810, unaided by government, and
prompted only by his own love of his profession,
Admiral (then Lieutenant) Smyth, while in com-
mand of the Spanish gun-boat _Mors aut
made accurate observations in the Bay of Cadiz,
and, finding these differ considerably from the
fixed points and soundings laid down in the recog.-
nized charts, he gradually extended his observa-
tions, and, by dint of perseverance and demonstra-
tion, was ultimately enabled to extend and perfect
such observations, under the authority of govern-
ment, till his labours at last resulted in au elaborate
and admirable series of charts of the whole of the
Mediterranean. Having long since completed his
charts, which have been published by the Admi-
ralty, and which associate his name and his
laborious researches indellibly with the hydro-
graphy and navigation of that important inland
sea, we need proceed no further with that topic,
mention of which was only necessary to ensure a
welcome reception for the memoir with which he
now still farther augments our knowledge of it
and the contiguous waters. To the mariner his
work will be a valuable one, treating, as it does,
of all the phenomena, aerial and aquatic, which a
long familiarity with these, combined with atten-
tive and judicious observation, have enabled him
to acquire and reveal. This book, like the charts
of its accomplished author, is scarcely less valuable
for dispelling imaginary dangers, than for the
means afforded by which to avoid real peril. To
the general reader it will recommend itself by
various charms, treating, as it does, in an authorita-
tive as well- as popular way of the atmospheric
changes to which the region occupied by the Yedt-
terranean is subject. As already hinted, his ob-
servations extend to the contiguous waters, and
as these waters, at the present moment, possess
an interest probably never before felt by British
readers, we extract the following brief but graphic
delineation of
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1854-04-18

EXTENSIVE FIRE IN GLASGOW.

MESSRS. DAVID BOYD AND CO.
GENTLEMEN,—At the serious fire in Union-street, yester-
day, by which my counting-house was destroyed, I owed the
preservation of my books to the Miners' Safe in which they
were kept. The contents of a wall safe were totally destroyed
at the same time. You will please send me immediately an-
other ",Milner" of the same size as the one I had, being
thoroughly satisfied of their safety, after the test I have just
seen.—l am, gentlemen, your obedient servant,
(Signed) JOHN DODDS.
27, Uniou-street, Glasgow, Feb. 22, 1854.

DESPERATE ATTEMPT TO BLOW UP MILNERS'
HOLDFAST SAFE WITH GUNPOWDER.
MESSRS. THOMAS MILNER AND SON.
DEAR SIRS We beg to acquaint you that last night our
warehouse was entered by burglars, who attempted to blow
open with gunpowder your strong Holdfast Safe, in which we
keep our books and cash (then amounting to 475), and, we
are happy to add, without success.—We are, dear sirs, your
most obedient servants,
(Signed) FORREST add BROMLEY.
23, Lime-street, Liverpool, Feb. 10, 1854.

GREAT FIRE IN BELFAST.
MESSRS. MUSORAVES BROTHERS.
GENTLEMEN,—At your request I beg to state, for the in-
formation of the public, that the only property saved from the
late fire in the premises of Thomas S. Major and Co., was that
contained in one of 'Miners' Patent Safes. From the intense
nature of the fire, and the length of time the Safe was exposed
to the action of the flames, I was fully convinced of the de-
struction of the books and papers it contained ; and feel very
great pleasure in testifying to this extraordinary instance of
their preservation. I may add, that the Safe was placed on
the third story, without any protection. where it remained till
the floor was burned around it, when it fell to the room be •
neath, the floor of which was likewise destroyed by the fire.—
Yours truly, JAMES S. HUNTER, Executor of the late
Thomas T. Major, of the firm of T. Major and Co.
Belfast, January 1, 1854.

MILNERS' PHCENIX SAFE-WORKS, WINDSOR.
SHOWROOMS, 54, LORD-STREET, LIVERPOOL.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1854-04-18

DR. BRODIE, 72, RODNEY-STREET, Liverpool,
Member of the Royal College of Surgeons, London and
Paris, author of The Guardian of Health, and several other
Medical Works, continues to be Consulted daily, at his Re-
sidence, from 11 tin 3, and 5 till 9 ; and Sundays from 10 till
2, on Nervous Debility, Involuntary Blushing, Delusion of
the Mind, and all Nervous and other Diseases, &c., whe•
then produced by Sedentary Employment, Residence in the
Tropics, or otherwise.
Dr. BRODIE'S celebrated Cordial Balm of Zeylanica, sold
at lls. and 335. per Bottle, is the best Medicine ever disco-
vered for all cases of Mental and Bodily Prostration, and for
invigorating the Nervous System. His Purifying Vegetable
Pills, price 2s. 6d., 4s. 6d., and lls. a Box, perform a perfect
and speedy cure in Scorbutic and other Diseases.
Country Patients, by forwarding addressed Dr. ROBT.
BRODIE, 72, RODNEY-STRE!:T, LIVERPOOL? will receive
Advice acid Medicine, which will effect a cure in most cases.
One personal application is advisable in all cases.
Observe :-72, RODNEY-STREET, LIVERPOOL, where the
Doctor may be consulted, as usual. Private Entrance to the
Surgery, 43, Knight-street, near Berry-street.
The above valuable Work, "The Guardian of Health,,, may
he had of E. HOWELL, and T. NEWTON, Booksellers,Church.
street, Liverpool ; and also at the Author's Residence. Price
is. Sent Free to any part of the Kingdom for Is. 6d., in
Postage Stamps.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1854-04-18

PRUSSIA.

The following particulars have been received from
Berlin, in confirmation of the statement that Austria has
rejected the Prussian conditions to the treaty of alliance:
Colonel Ruff has returned from Vienna, bringing a refusal
to accept the clause which Prussia proposes to insert in
the convention recently agreed to. This clause is formally
rejected by the Austrian government. It is understood,
that whereas an important article of the convention sti-
pulates that iu the event of one of the contracting parties
finding itself at war the other shall come to its succour,
Prussia wishes to add a special clause, more or less secret,
to the effect that war must 'always be concerted between
the two parties. The action of the one would thus depend
on the consent of the other, and, therefore, if Prussia so
chose, she might neutralise the intentions of Austria, and
prevent her from making war upon Russia. Austria will
not yield to this, and it is expected that the fear ofisola-
tion will at length overcome the last scruples of Prussia,
and induce her to ratify the convention as at first set forth.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1854-04-18

Tbis Dap.

On account of whom it man concern.
THIS DAY (Tuesday). the 18th inst., at Half-past One o'clock,
at the Broker's Office, No. 10, Brunswick-street,
About 1,357 Barrels FLOUR,
~ 2,600 Bushels White American WHEAT,
~ 140 Qrs. Damaged CORN,
ex Anne Rose, from Baltimore.—Apply to
WILLIAM PARKE, Broker.

On account of whom it may concern.
THIS DAY (Tuesday), the 18th instant, at Half-past One
o'clock. at the Corn Sales-room, Brunswick-street,
About 5,357 Barrels Ohio FLOUR,
Damaged by sea water on the voyage of importation, ex Ariel,
from New Orleans, and now lying on the Quay, south side
Bramley-Moore Dock.
Apply to Mr. JAS. M`HENRY, Merchant ; or
WM. GARDNER and CO., Brokers.