The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1840-03-13 00:00:00

(tUaln gabigatton.

THE GLASGOW AND LIVERPOOL STEAM SHIP.
PING COMPANY'S STEAM SHIPS,
ACHILLES,
111/ Captain HUGH MAIN,
.t
ACT/EON,
atain R. CRAWFORD,
Sail regularly betweenC LIVERPOOL and GLASGOW,
WITH AND PASSENGERS,
Froln the CLARENCEGOODS
DOCK. LIVERPOOL, as under :
Cabin passage, 158. ; Steward's Fee, 2s.
Deck passage, 2s. 6d.
The undernoted, or
other Vessel, is intended to sail in
MARCH :
ACT .
ACT/EON. TUESDAY.. .. 17th, at 11 o'clock, Forenoon.
ON.. SATURDAY .. 21st, at 12 o'clock, Noon.
ACTIEON.. THURSDAY .. 26th, at 2 o'clock, Afternoon.
ACT /EON TUESDAY.... 31st, at 8 o'clock, Evening.
For further particulars apply to"
MARTIN and co., Water-street, Liverpool.
J. MARTIN and J. and G. BURNS, _
Buchanan-street, Glasgow ; or to
ARCHIBALD BLACK,
Back of the Custom-house, Greenock.
And at the Railway Stations, London, Birmingham, Man-
chester, &c.
N.B.—Passengers by the above Steam-ships are not de-
tained at Greenock, but proceed direct to Glasgow.

GREA.T REDUCTION IN FARES TO GLASGOW.
Saloon, 10s. ; Fee, 25.---Second Cabin, 6s. ; Fee, is.
Steerage or Deck, 2s.
By the splendid and powerful first-class iron
Steam-ships
ROYAL SOVEREIGN, and
GEOGE, which are intended to saiIROYAL, from Clareßnce Dock, every
TUESDAY, THURSI AY, and SATURDAY, as under :
MARCH.
ROYAL
ROYAL GEORGE . SATURDAY..I4th, at 6, Evening.
SOVEREIAN TUESDAY .. 17th, at 12, Noon.
ROYAL GEORGE THURSDAY..I9th, at 12, Noon.
AL SOVEREIGN SATURDAY..2ISt, at 12, Noon.
ROYAL GEORGE TUESDAY .. 24th, at 1, Afternoon.
RROYAL SOVEREIGN THURSDAY..26th, at 2, Afternoon.
OYAL GEORGE SATURDAY..th, at 5, Afternoon.
SAL SOVEREIGN TUESDAY ..31st, at 8, Evening,
Apply to M. LANGLANDS, 16, Enocbquare, Glasgow D. XPLARTY and Co.. 38, Shaw-street, Greenock ;or here
to
NOTE JAMES BREBNER, 20, Water-street.
.Passengers by these Vessels proceed direct to
Glasgow,,avoiding -the inconvenience of transhipment at
Greenock into River Boats.

For DUBLIN and BELFAST.
'4 Tut CITY OF DUBLIN STEAM-PACKET
,-)iiiiks ,
COMPANY,
:14,--,.
.4`*-- •--- Incorporated by Act of Parliament.
PilThe above Company sail their Vessels, (with or withont
ots,) taking Goods and Passengers to the following Ports,
amely,

For DUBLIN,
THIS DAY, March 13, at 6 o'clock P.M.
SATURDAY, ~ 14, 7 )7
MONDAY, „ 16, 8 ~P.M'
TUESDAY,
11 17, 9 12 P.M.
P.M.
WEDNESDAY, ~ 18, 9 ~ P.M.
The Company's new and splendid 9 Ves,els, the ROYAL
WILLIAM, the PRINCESS, the PRINCE, the QUEEN
VICTORIA, or the DUCHESS OF KENT, (with Cabin
Passengers only,) sail EVERY EVENING, at Seven o'clock,
from George's Pierhead, LIVERPOOL. to KINGSTOWN
HARBOUR, carrying HER MAJESTY'S MAILS.

For BE LFAS,
Every Wednesday, w ith Goods and Passengers.
WEDNESDAY, March 18, at 9 o'clock P.M.
"WEDNESDAY, „ 25, 2 „

The principle of this Company is that of attaching all
Importers and Exporters, by a Division of the Profits among
them, after payment of the Dividends, thus creating a com-
munity of Interests between the Shippers and Shareholders,
a principle winch will best guarantee to its Proprietors a
certainty of their Dividends, and to Shippers of all descrip-
tions of Goods and Live Stock the having a well-supported
Establishment of first-class Steamers, and the lowest rate of
freight compatible with due attention to their maintenance.
Further information given at the Company's Office, 24,
Water-street. SAMUEL PERRY, Agent.
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THE TOILET.
ROWLAND'S MACASSAR OIL, a Vegetable Produc-
9tion, is universally admired, and acknowledged to be the
It .est and cheapest article for nourishing the Hair; prevents
from falling off or turnip, grey, changes grey hair to its
°Piginal colour, produces andrestores Hair, (even at a late
Prod of life,) frees it from Scurf, and renders the most
harsh and dry hair as soft as Silk, Curly, and Glossy; pre-
ervrs it in Curl and other decorative formation—unimpaired
by the Summer's heat, violent exercise, or relaxing tendencies
°f
the
Ball Room, 4.c. To rH/LDREAT it is invaluable, as
lays a foundation for a Beautiful Head of Hair.
CAUTION.—Ask for " Rowland's Macassar Oil," and ob-
serve their Name and Address, in Red, on the wrapper, thus,
A. ROWLAND and SoN, 20, Hatton Garden,
The lowest Counter-signed ALEX. ROWLAND.
price is 3s. 6d.—the next 75.-10 s. Gd. and 21s.
per bottle.
RMVLAND'S KALYDOR,—A preparation from mild
tand
ll balsamic exotics, and perfectly free from mineral admix-
it!ue. It effectually eradicates Eruptions, Tan, Pimples,
reekles, Redness, Spots, and all Cutaneous Imperfections ;
(l
,eel).ders the most Sallow Complexion delicately fair, clear, and
Nell "fully soft—hnparting a healthy JUVENILE BLOOM, as
as realizing a delicate White Neck, Hand, and Arm.
c GENTLEMEN, whose faces are tender after Shaving, will
1,!1,1rt it allay the irritability and smarting pain, and render the
ok_n smooth and pleasant.
It effectually heals and prevents Chilblains, Chaps, and a
harsh rough Skin. In cases of Burns and ScaldS, it affords
B!"lalediate relief by allaying the irritability and reducing the
matr
nfiarn • on, at the same time rendering the skin soft,
booth, and pleasant.
Price 4s. Gd. and Ss. Gd. per bottle, duty included.
a Vegetable ODONTO, or PEARL DENTIFRICE,
White Powder, prepared from Oriental Herbs,
°f the most delicious odour and sweetness ;
it eradicates the
Tartar from the Teeth, removes decayed Spots, preserves the
and fixes the Teeth firmly in their sockets, rendering
r:
teeln beautifully white. Beinu an Anti-Scorbutic, it eradi-
the Scurvy from the Gums, strengthens, braces, and
ers them of a healthy red; also imparts a delightful fra-
grance to the breath. Price 2s. 9d. per box, duty included.
Add
trrlON.—The two latter Articles have the Name and
ress of the Proprietors,
engrave . ROWLAND & SON, 20, Hatton Garden, London,
aiso on the Government Stamp, which is pasted on each, prin. ted in red, on the wrapper in which each article is
Be sure to ask for ROWLAND'S.

rrliE celebrated Cordial BALM of SYRIACUM, or
-e
/I NATURE'S GRAND RESTORATIVE.
'ere is nothing more remarkable in the social habits of
e Present day and more particularly in those of the past
inenrte4ry, than a,general disregard to the maxims cf prudence
t(idePr). to health and enjoyment. Hence the vast multi-
stitujiwho, having acquired the portion of an enfeebled cog-
mind are doomed to the class of habitual invalids. Their
Weak,' tre'xious, unsteady, or sluggish,. and their bodies
with pairs natural functions of life are discharged laboriously,
Inept, alni difficulty For this state of nervous derange-
will the celebrated
CORDIAL BALM OF SYRIACUM
(ourid
to have peculiar efficacy, strengthening the lan-
guid sYstein and shedding new hope on the mind. A perse-
Vera
a 'ice ill its use has been the happy means of relieving
~_anY thousands, and of restoring a great number to the per-
nFlit enjoyment of life. It is remarkable for its efficacy in
all disorders of the digestive organs, and is especially recona-
,!e9ed to those who, from the irregularities of youthful age,
I_4bits of studious application. or a life of pleasure, have
fallen into a despondent state of mind, and that distressing
train of symptoms commonly denominated the NERVOUS.
In such persons the mental are not less enfeebled than the
corporeal, and to them a remedy that acts with efficacy, with-
out interfering with domestic habits, is peculiarly desirable.
imm
Its ;
Pra"arV object is to relieve those persons who, by an
onerate indulgence in their passions, have ruined their
constitutions and brought on a perfect tabis dorsalis; or, in
their way to the consummation of that deplorable malady,
the affected with any of those previous symptoms that betray
'its approach, as the various affections of the nervous system,
obstinate gleets, involuntary emissions, excesses, irregu-
larity, weakness, total impotency,
barrenness, &c. But
the relief the CORDIAL BALM OF SYRIACUM ge-
nerally administers is not confined to these alone : the
latitudinarian by birth, who has received from his parents
the inheritance of a diseased and unprolific frame—the deli-
cate female, whom an immured and inactive life, together
with an immoderate use of tea and other weak and watery
aliments, has, without any fault of hers, brought on all the
calamitous symptoms of a consumptive habit,' and are, with-
out timely assistance, sinking into a premature grave ! Such
las these, under Divine Influence, the Cordial Balm of Sy-
lifm jacu will restore to the enjoyment of all the comforts of
e. It is universally admired, being pleasant to the taste and
gently astringes the fibres of the stomach, and giies
that proper tensity which a good digestion requires.
To the young it will afford lasting health, strength, and
!Writs, in place of lassitude and debility, and to the aged and
Itifirtn it will assuredly furnish great relief and comfort, by
ently and safely invigorating the system. It will not give
Numrtality, but if it be in the power of medicine to gild the
iituniri of declining years, and calmly mid serenely protract
the close of life beyond its narrow span, this restorative is
eanable of effecting this grand desideratum.
A. The Cordial is highly esteemed in the East and West In-
a
acifor nourishing and invigorating the nervous system and
T;ng as a general restorative on debilitated constitutions,
'iag (row bilious complaints contracted in hot climates.
Luc studious as well as the sedentary part of the community
8"uld never be without the Cordial Balm of Syriacum,
,Which removes diseases of the head, invigorates the mind, 41Proves the memory, and enlivens the imagination.
01t1 in bottles, price I Is. each, or the quantity of four in
(tpe Family Bottle for 355., by which one Ils. bottle is saved,
11 .
duty included.
St'renared only by Messrs. Perry and Co., Surgeons, at 22,
..7t.lterlstreat, Liverpool, and 4, Great Charles-street, Bir.
ingham.
L Observe, none are genuine without the signature of R. and
: PERRY and Co., impressed in a stamp on the outside of
",11 wrapper, to imitate which is a felony. of the deepest dye.
fot stone ers for
pound ice
must be post paid, and contain the usual
•
At 22, SLATER•STREET, LIVERPOOL,
(Pt;icate Entrance First Door up the Passage)

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VoL. XV.—No. 75

ADIERCIAL ADVERTISER.

HEARTS RESOLVED AND HANDS PREPARED, THE BLESSINGS THEY ENJOY TO GUARD.-SNOLLET.

MARCH 13, IS4

-6t,alts tipartion

GREAT SALE,
AT 75, LATE 41, CHURCH-STREET, LIVERPOOL.
TN consequence of considerable Alterations in their Pre
mises, for the ensuing Spring Trade,
T. and E. WILLIAMS
Are now offering for Immediate Sale
The remainder of their WINTER STOCK of DRAWERS,
SHIRTS, STOCKS, HOSIERY, GLOVES, &c.,
Together with the ENTIRE of their FANCY STOCK,

OP
FRENCH FLOWERS midCONSISTING
RIBBONS, CAPES PELE-
RINES, BERTHES, COLLARS, HABIT SHIRTS,
BRITISH and FOREIGN LACES, &c. &c.
An immense reduction having been made in the prices of
every article, Purchasers may rely with confidence upon
meeting with Bargains hitherto unprecedented.
A SHOP FRONT and a number of LACE BOXES to
be dispos&l of cheap.

. SHAWLS, MANTLES, AND CLOAKS.
RIPPS and SCURFIELD have the honour of an-
nounci to the a Gentry the val of a
magnificent STOCK ofNobilitv LOIS,G,nd SQUARE, and PALA-
TINE SHAWLS and MANTLES, in the first Spring
Patterns.
The extent and splendour of this Stock have never been
equalled. The Proprietors have just completed a tour through
the whole of the manufacturing districts, the result of which
is, they are now Selling Long Shawls 20 per Cent. lower
than any other house in Liverpool, under any circumstances.
CRIPPS AND SCURFIELD,
48, BOLD-STREET,
Two doors below Concert-street.

KENDALL'S ORIGINAL CIVET CAT,
5, CHutICH-STREET.
EXTRAORDINARY REDUCTION
IN TIIE PRICES OF
REAL ROSEWOOD WORK BOXES,
BeautifullY inlaid with Mother-of-Pearl, French Polished,
Lined with Satin, Folios in the Lid, .and Trays to lift out.
7 inches long 3s. Od.
8 inches long 3s. 6d.
9 inches long 4s. 3d.
10 inches long ss. Od.
11 inches long ss. 9d.
12 inches long 6s. Bd.
A rge Stock of
WRITING DESKS, large Stock of
WRITING DESKS, DRESSING CASES, &c. &c.
At Prices equally low.
ORIGINAL CIVET CAT,
*** Mark the address{ No. 5, CHURCH-STREET,
LIVERPOOL.

WHIP MANUFACTORY,
ISLINGTON, LIVERPOOL.
0
I OHN WAYKIN offers to the notice of the Gentry his
extensive assortment of Riding and Driving- WHIPS,
comprising every description in fashionable use.
RIDING WHIPS, mounted in solid Silver, frosted Siver,
and Gilt on Silver Wire, with all the varied Embossed and
Chased Silver and Gold Ferrules, from One to Ten Guineas.
A New Beaded, Whalebone Braided, GIG WHIP. The
best Whip ever offered in the Trade for actual service.
Gig, Carriage, Curricle, Tandem, Pair, and Four-horse
Whips, in Brass, Ivory, German, and real Silver.
Every attention being paid to this Manufacture, the Pro-
prietor, in confidence, recommends these Goods as first-rate ;
in fact, some of the crops have been cut, at least, twenty-five
years •, and, as the Stock of varnished crops is seldom less
than 1000 dozens, something choice may, at all times, be
selected by Gentlemen that are particular in this necessary,
elegant, and useful Article.
A large supply of Patent Sheep-skin Gig and Chariot
Rugs; and in sets, for Hall and Parlour DOSrs.
WANTED, a CART WHIP MAKER. A steady Man,
with a Family, would be preferred.

(One Concern.)

htsttraitre gotireg.

1 UNITED KINGDOM LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY,
; 8, WATERLOO-PLACE, PALL-MALL, LOND 0 N .
• THE first Septennial Division of Profits of this Company
1 will be declared in the ensuing year on all Policies of the
' Participating Class effected previous to the 31st December,
1840. Parties, therefore, who wash to insure their lives,
should avail themselves of the opportunity they now have of
sharing in the Bonus so soon to be declared, by immediately
making proposals.
The following are the annual premiums for the assurance
of £lOO for the whole period of life, on which half credit may
be allowed for five years ; which credit may remain unpaid
at 3 per cent. Interest, to be deducted at Death from the sum
insured.
Age 20 Without Profits £1 13 10 With Profits £1 18 . 8
30 „ „ 23 10 „ „
Pt
50 2 8 2
40 „ 2 19 1
PI PP 3 3 4
Pt 91
Annual premium for assuring £lOO payable at a fixed age,
or at death, should it occur before the party attains that age :
• Age to be attained,
z"r Sixty. Sixty-five. Seventy.
.A F, 120 £2 6 1 ...... .£2 2 4
` 30 3 2 10...... 215 2
re 12Q. I
40 .
'4 eOO lO 14 10 7B 1
Example.—A person aged 20, by paying au annual pre-
mium of £2, becomes entitled to £lOO on his attaining the
age of 70, or to the same sum should he die before arriving
at that age.
FOR THE CONVENIENCE OF PARTIES RESIDING IN TH E
CITY, they may make their appearance and pass the medical
examination before the Agents, EDWARD FREDERICK LEEKS,
Esq., 4, Scots-yard, Bush-lane, Cannon-street, and S. F.
YOUDE, Esq., Surgeon, 9, Old Jewry.
Every information will b.e afforded on application to the
Resident Director, EDWARD BOYD, Esq., of No. 8, Water-
loo-place. Proposals may be accepted on Wednesday, at
three o'clock, and any other day appearance may be made at
half-past two o'clock, when FREDERICK lIALE THOMSON,
Esq., the Company's Surgeon, is in attendance.
EDWARD LENNOX BOYD, Secretary.
AGENTS.
LIVERPOOL.. MR. THOS. HARRIS, Exchange-street
East.
), MR. JOSEPH M'CAMMON, 13, Goree-
piazzas.
Manchester .... Mr. Samuel Hollins, Cannon-street.
Bolton-le-Moors.Mr. Matthew Dawes, Solicitor.
Bury Mr. William Coward, Bank.

BULL AND MOUTH COMMERCIAL TAVERN AND
FAMILY HOTEL.
ST. MARTIN'S-LE-GRAND, LONDON.
DWA RD HENRY SANDERSON begs respectfully to
acquaint his Friends and the Public generally, that he
has undertaken the management and entire conducting of the
whole of the business of that well-known and long-established
Inn, the Bull and Mouth, and it is his intention to make
such arrangements in the Hotel and Tavern Departments as
will ensure that accomodation and comfort which is so desi-
rable for persons after travelling long journies ; and by assi-
duity, moderation, and strict attention, he trusts he shall
merit and have such patronage that will enable him to sup-
port so arduous an undertaking.
The House and Premises are new and well built, admirably
situated (without exception), in the most desirable part of
the City'of London, affording ample means for the accommo-
dation of Private Families, Commercial Gentlemen, Public
Bodies, Committee Meetings, and Travellers generally.
Suites of Rooms, Hot and Cold Baths, good Stabling, safe
and dry Standing for Carriages, Post Horses, &c. ; Chaises,
Omnibnses, and other conveyances to the Railway Stations,
or any part of London and its environs.
V

WORKS Just Published by THOMAS HURST,
Paul's Church-yard, corner of Dean s-court, Doctors'
Commons.
Price Five Shillings, neatly bound in cloth, uniform with the
Standard Novels.
VrEMOIRS OF THE EXTRAORDINARY MILI-
-LVI
TARY CAREER of JOHN SHIPP, late a Lieute-
nant in his Majesty's 87th Regiment. WRITTEN BY
HIMSELF:
A NEW EDITION—THREE VOLUMES COMPLETE IN ONE.
Price 2s. 6d. bound in cloth,
MEMOIRES D'UNE POUPEE.—Autobiographical Me-
moirs of the Life and Adventures of a DOLL, freely Trans..
lated from the French of Mdlle. Louisa D'AULNAY.
TO DRAPERS, HABERDASHERS, &c.
In 18mo., price 45., bound in cloth, the SIXTH EDITION,
much enlarged and improved, of
A TREATISE on HABERDASHERY and HOSIERY,
including the Manchester, Scotch Silk, Woollen and Linen
Departments, Foreign and Domestic; with concise Methods
of Calculations, Ratings, Tabular References, and Remarks
on the General Retail Trade. Arranged as an expeditious
and practical Introduction for the Apprentice, a Guide to
the Assistant, and a Referee for the. Country Draper. By
E. E. PERKINS.
" The novelty of this well written work, and the great
benefits it is calculated to. confer upon the young employed
in the several trades, must in my opinion ensure a large sale,
and I wish it every success."—An Old Draper.
Price ~ 18mo. cloth,
THE CHRISTIAN'S 2s
MANUAL ; or, PRAYERS for
every MORNING and EVENING in the WEEK. To
which are added Family and other Prayers, select Portions
of Scripture, &c., by Tilos. CARPENTER, Author of the
" Scholar's Spelling Assistant," &c. Fourth Edition revised
and improved.
EVERY FAMILY IS ITS OWN PHYSICIAN ON
THE HOMCEO SEM.
DR. CURIE'S DOMESTIPCATHIC HOWEOP YSTATHY, 18mo,
bound in cloth, price 4s.—Also. by the same Author,
PRACTICE OF HOMEOPATHY, Bvo, bound in cloth,
price Os.
PRINCIPLES OF HOMEOPATHY, Bvo., bound in
cloth, price 7s.
ANNALS OF THE LONDON HOMCEOPATHIC DIS-
PENSARY, DB. CURIE, Physician. Published Monthly,
ls. 6d.
In a few days will be ready. DONALD WALKER'S Nnw
WORK, DEFENSIVE EXERCISES, to eontain nearly
One Hundred Engravings.

WHENCE can it arise that the obvious security and ad-
vantages of Life Assurance should be so little regarded
in Liverpool ?—that its inhabitants, as remarkable for pru-
dence as for enterprise, should, on this point alone, be so
reckless ? Of the thousands who are toiling early and late
lo provide for their families, many must drop off long before
that object can be aecomplished ; yet bow few have Assu-
rances upon their lives, and for this the reason usually as-
signed is, " that they have not had time to think of Life
Assurance." They have time for every commercial opera-
tion, however unimportant, but they have no time for one
transaction of half an hour, requiring only an annual pay-
ment afterwards, to place their families beyond the reach of
want after their death—an event rendered not less probable
by the fatigue and anxieties of commercial life. Hardly a
vessel leaves the Thames without the captain and passengers
of ships belonging to London having Assured their Lives ;
whilst from the Mersey thousands proceed annually to the
States, to British America, the East and West Indies, and
to the great nation now rising up in Australasia, largely in-
debted to Liverpool merchants, but without Assurance upon
their Lives. The Directors of the Australasian, Colonial,
and General Life Assurance and Annuity Company, have
the pleasure to announce that they will be represented in
Liverpool by Messrs. KIRKBY and WATSON, of No. 20,
Water-street, who will afford every facility for the immedi-
ate despatch of Commercial and other Life Assurance, and
through their Agency the peculiar advantages of this Com-
pany are respectfully tendered to the inhabitants of Liverpool
and its vicinity.
THE AUSTRALASIAN, COLONIAL, and GENERAL
LIFE ASSURANCE and ANNUITY COMPANY,
126, BISHOPSGATE-STREET, corner of Cornhill. London ;
20, IVATE.R-STREET, LIVERPOOL.
Capital £200,000, in 2000 Shares.
DIRECTORS.
q.
Edward Barnard, Es C. E. Mangles, Esq.
John Henry Capper, Esq. J. B. Montefiore, Esq.
Gideon Colquhoun, jun. Esq. J. H. Ravenshaw, Esq.
Francis Kemble, Esq. Sir James Stirling.
TRUSTEES.
Edward Barnard, Esq. ; John Henry Capper, Esq. ;
Thomas Richardson, Esq., Cornhill.
AUDITORS.
J. E. Lyall, Esq. ; Christopher Richardson, Esq.
ACCOUNTANT.
Mr. Christopher Cousins.
MEDICAL REFEREES.
Dr. Hannay, 30, Great George's square, Liverpool.
W. Beever, Esq. F.R.C.S. Mosley-street, Manchester.
BANKERS.
The Liverpool Commercial Bank, Liverpool.
Messrs. Jones, Loyd and Co. Manchester.
ADVANTAGES PECULIAR TO THIS SOCIETY.
An ample subscribed capital, which, from the mode of in-
vestment, will contribute to, instead of detract from, the
profits.
Rates of Premium lower than those of most of the com-
panies which do not offer participation in profits.
Participation to the 1,000 policy holders of the oldest
dates for the time being, for £5OO or upwards for the whole
of life, in profits to the extent of one-half, including those
of the Annuity Branch.
A separate Policy for every bonus, which becomesan abso-
lute reversion, unincumbered by payment of premium.
A DESCENDING SCALE OF PREMIUM, under which, after
certain periods, payments cease altogether, but profits con-
tinue.

FRAMPTON'S PILL OF HEALTH, price Is. lid. per
box.—This excellent Family Pill is a Medicine of long-
tried efficacy for correcting all Disorders of the Stomach and
Bowels, the common symptoms of which are Costiveness,
Flatulency, Spasms, Loss of Appetite, Sick Head-ache,
Giddiness, Sense of Fulness after meals, Dizziness of the
Eyes, Drowsiness and Pains in the Stomach and Bowels,
Indigestion producing a Torpid State of the Liver, and a
consequent Inactivity of the Bowels, causing a disorganization
of every function of the frame, will, in this most excellent
preparation, by a little perseverance, be effectually removed.
Two or three doses will convince the afflicted of its salutary
effects. The Stomach will speedily regain its strength; a
healthy action of the Liver, Bowels, and Kidneys will rapidly
take place ; and instead of listlessness, heat, pain, and jaun-
diced appearance, strength, activity, and renewed health,
will be the quick result of taking this Medicine according to
the directions accompanying each box.
These Pills are particularly efficacious for Stomach Coughs,
Colds, Agues, Shortness of Breath, and all Obstructions of
the Urinary Passages ; and if taken after too free an indulg-
ence at table, they quickly restore the system to its natural
state of repose.
Persons of FULL HABIT, who are subject to Head-ache,
Giddiness, Drowsiness, and Singing in the Ears, arising from
too great a flow of Blood to the Head, should never be with-
out them, as many dangerous symptoms will be entirely
carried off by their immediate use.
Fort FEMALES, these Pills are most truly excellent, re-
moving all obstructions; the distressing Head-ache so very
prevalent with the sex ; Depression of Spirits, Dulness of
Sight, Nervous Affections, Blotches, Pimples, and Sallowness
of the Skin, and give a healthy and juvenile bloom to the
complexion.
To MOTHERS, they are confidently recommended as the
best medicine that can be taken during pregnancy : and for
children of all ages they are unequalled.
As a pleasant, safe, easy Aperient, they unite the recom-
mendation of a mild operation with the most successful effect,
and require no restraint of diet or confinement during their
use. By regulating the dose according to the age and strength
of the patient, they become suitable for every case, in either
sex, that can be required ; and for ELDERLY PEOPLE they
will be found to be the most comfortable Medicine hitherto
prepared.
Sold by T. PROUT, 229, Strand, London. Price ls.
and 2s. 9d. per box. Sold also by the Apothecaries' Com-
pany, Syers, Fisher, Rennie, Howell, Aspinall, Lathbury,
Phillips, Ross and Co., Wagstaff, Roberts, Maynard, Schole-
field, Smith, Bradford, Johnson, Blake, Bird, and King,
Liverpool, and by the Vendors of Medicines generally
throughout the Kingdom.
Ask for FRAMPTON'S PILL OF HEALTH, and ob-
serve the name and address of " Thomas Prout, 229, Strand?
London," on the Government Stamp.

AN ASCENDING SCALE particularly favourable to those
who are looking forward to increase of income, and entitling
Assurers to profits.
Two-thirds of each annual premium for the whole of life
may be paid, and one-third may remain at compound inte-
rest at 5 per cent.
A liberal system of conducting business, a tender of arbi-
tration in all disputed cases, and very moderate expenses of
management.
Naval and military service, voyages, and foreign residences,
at equitable rates of premium.
ADDITIONAL ADVANTAGES TO EMIGRANTS.
No extra premium for voyages in approved vessels to or
residence in the Australasian colonies in approved situations.
Premiums may be paid at any settlement in Australasia
where there is a bank.
Policies, whether effected in England or these colonies,
may be made payable in either by endorsement.
Present Table of Annual Premiums for Assurance of £lOO
for Seven Years, and the Whole Life.
Age. Seven Years.

kge. Seven Years. Life. Age. Seven Years. Life.
s. d. s. d. s. d. s. d.
20 017 1 110 3 40 19 6 215 3
25 019 7 114 11 50 27 2 41 8
30 13 4 20 7 60 316 5 63 9

ADVANTAGES TO ANNUITANTS.
A. higher rate of annuity than can be granted with safety
by companies making their principal investments in England,
and participation to the 1,000 annuitants of the oldest date
for the time being, to the extent of one-half of the general
profits of the Company.
By order of the Directors.
KIRKBY and 'WATSON, Agents, 20, Water-street,
Liverpool.
STA,NWAY and JACKSON, Agents, Manchester.

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I, RIENDS of the LIVERPOOL YOUNG MEN'S
ESTABLISHED CHURCH SOCIETY, will be held in
the IVILISIC HALL Bold-street, THIS EVENING, for the •%
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v Sit Ettension. The Chair to be taken at Half-past Six o'clock.
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AND GENERAL CO

riflO be LET, BONDED and FREE ROOMS, in Union.
court.
Apply to JOHN GLADSTONE and Co.

rrO be LET, a good FAMILY HOUSE, in Brougham
Terrace, near the Low-hill Cemetery, containing Dining
Room, Drawing Room, Breakfast Parlour, and six good Bed
Rooms. Rent £63.
Apply to SAML. and JAMES HoLmn, Builders, Seel-street.

ELIGIBLE OPPORTUNITY FOR A PARTY TO
ENTER THE IRONMONGERY BUSINESS, WHO
CAN COMMAND A CAPITAL OF £1590 OR £2OOO.
/PO be DISPOSED OF, by PRIVATE TREATY, the
1 GOOD-WILL and STOCK-IN-TRADE of a FUR-
NISHING IRONMONGER, who is retiring from business
in consequence of ill health.
- The Premises will be Let at a fair Rent, are situated in'
one of the most fashionable streets in the town of Liverpool,
and, belonging to the retiring party, can be taken for such
terms as may be agreed upon.
This is an opportunity for a Young Man to commence
Business which is not always to be met with.
For further particulars, apply to T. M. GLADSTONE, 8,
Sparling-street, Liverpool.
Vir None but Principals will be treated with.

Jle Secretary will be in attendance before.the commence-
ment of the Proceedings, to take down the Names of
Persons desirous of joining the Society.

•
PETITIONS to both Houses of Parliament, praying for a
REDUCTION in the DUTY on IMPORTED CORN,
and an ADHERENCE to the PRINCIPLE of the PRE-
SENT CORN-LAWS, lie for Signature at the lower Ex-
change Newsroom, the Athenaeum, the Lyceum, the Union
Newsroom, and the Conservative Tradesmen's and Opera-
tives' Newsrooms.

LIVERPOORAL SOCIETY.
NOT/Cl.l.
THE PLOUGHING MATCH, which • was Postponeil
from the 27th of February, will take place, at •STAND
PARK, near Aintree Race Course, on MONDAY, the 16thinstant.
R. LEDGER.
Hale, 7th March, 1840.

BRISTOL AND EXETER RAILWAY.
THE SEVENTH HALF-YEARLY_ MEETING.
A T the HALF-YEARLY GENERAL MEETING of
ZX this COMPANY, held at the Merehaits' Hall, in the
city of Bristol, on TUESDAY, the 3d of March, 1840,
FREDERICK RICKETTS, Esq., in the Chair ;
It was unanimovsly Resoleed,
Moved and seconded by JAMES GIBBS-and
C. B. FRIYP, Esquires,
I.t.—That the Corporation Seal of the Company be.affixed
to the Register of Proprietors new produced.
Moved and seconded by G. W. 11-ALL and
T. L. SURRAGE, Esquires,
2d.—That the Report of the Directors now read, be re_
ceived and adopted, and that they be requested to print the
same.

Moved and seconded by C. B. FRIPP and
Wm. WATSON, Esquires,
3d.—That the Notices of Forfeiture issued by order of the
Directors, as to 107 Shares in this Company, specified in the
List of Members now read, be confirmed,-and the same are
accordingly forfeited to this Conipany.
Moved and seconded by ROBERT BRIGHT, and
JOSEPH TALEor, Esquires,
4th.—That Wm. Watson, Wm. Browne, M. H. Castle,
and Thomas Kington, Esquires, be re-elected Directors of
this Company.
Moved and seconded by GEORGE JONES and
JAMES BOWSHER, Esquires,
sth.—That the Directors be authorised to apply to Par-
liament for a Bill, of which a draft has to-day been submitted
to this Meeting. •
Moved and seconded by J. P. 11ARTRUMand
• '• T. W. HILL, Esquires,
fith.—That the Directors be requested to proceed with the
negotiation with the Great Western Railway Company, as to
Leasing the Bristol and Exeter Line ; and to convene a.
Special Meeting of the Proprietors to consider of the ratifi-
cation of such arrangement as the Directors may have pro-
visionally concluded.
Moved and seconded by Dr. MILLER and
WILLIAM BEADON, jun. Esquire,
7th.—That the thanks of this Meeting be respectfully
presented to the Society of Merchant Venturers, for their
kindness in granting the use of their Hall.
Moved and seconded by WILLIAM TOTHILL and
JOHN WINWOOD, Esquires, '
Bth.—That the best thanks of the Proprietors he given to.
the Directors, for their able and zealous management of the
affairs of this Company.
FREDERICK RICKETTS, Chairman.
The Chairman having quitted the Chair, it was taken by
VAMES GIBBS; Esq., when RICHARD BLIGH, Esq., and
J. J. NOGG, Esq. moved and seconded, and it was
Resolved by Acclamation,
9th.—That the cordial thanks of this Meeting he given to
to FREDERICK RICKETTS, Esq. for his able and judicious
conduct in the Chair.-

PARTNERSHIP.
WANTED, a respectable Gentleman as PARTNER in
V an old established BREWERY, in a town most noted
for its large 'exports of Ale to the East Indies, &c. The
Sertio► Partner wishes to retire. and the Junior Partner wiil
retain his half interest in the Concern, who is fully compe-
tent to take the management of the Malting and Brewing
departments.

The export and home conneXton is considerable and still
increasing, and a more eligible opportunity to any one ivish-
ing tO go into the Business ilua seldom occurred.
As it will not be kept ldhg open, immediate application is
requested to be, made by letter, addressed A. Z., Post-office,
Liverpool ; and none need apply who are not prepared with
sufficient references, which will likewise be exchanged on the
part of the Brewery.

POLONCEMPS BITUMEN COMPANY.
rp HE HOLDERS of SHARES in the above COMPANY
are requested, by the Directors, to forward their name
and address, together with the number of Shares held by each
individual, to JOHN PILKINGTON, Secretary,
8, India Buildings, Liverpool.

•PRESCOT UNION.
rfIHE BOARD OF GUARDIANS for this UNION will,
at their next Meeting, to be held at the Town-hall, in
Prescot, on THURSDAY next. the 19th day of March instant,
. at Ten o'clock in the Forenoon, pursuant to the order of the
Poor-law Commissioners, proceed to the Appointment of
One ASSIS rANT-OVERSEER of the POOR, in the place
and stead of the present Assistant-Overseers, for each of the
following Districts of the said Union, at the undermentioned
Salaries,-viz.:—
No. I.—BOLD DISTRICT, comprising the Townships of
BOLD,
CRONTON,
DITTON,
RAINHILL, and
WIDNES.
' At a Salary of £7O per Annum.
No. 2.—PRESCOT DISTRICT, comprisingithegown-
ships of ECCLESTON,
KNOWSLEY,
PRESCOT, and
WHISTON.
At a Salary of £lOO per Annum.
No. 3.—ST. HELEN'S DISTRICT, comprising the
Townships of

PARR,
SUTTON, and
WINDLE.
At a Salary of £lOO per Annum.
No. 4.—RAINFORD DISTRICT, comprising the Town
ship of RAINFORD only.
At a Salary of £25 per Annum.
No. S.—WOOLTON DISTRICT, comprising the Town.
ships of HALE,

HALEWOOD,
HUYTON and ROBY,
SPEKE,
TORBOCK,
WOOLTON, MUCH, and
WOOLTON, LITTLE.
At a Salary of .fBO per Annum.
The Persons appointed will be required to devote their
whole time to the duties of the office, according to the direc-
tion of the Board of Guardians and the Order of the Poor-
law Commissioners, and to reside within their several Dis-
tricts. They will also severally be required to find two
Sureties each, in treble the amount of the Salary, for the
performance of their duties.
All applications, specifying the District for which the Ap-
plicant is a Candidate, with sufficient Testimonials, and the
Names of the proposed Sureties, to be sent (post paid) to the
Clerk of the Board of Guardians of the Prescot Union, be-
foie Thursday, the 19th day of March instant, when the
Candidates will be expected personally to attend.
JNO. HEYES, Clerk to the Guardians.
Prescot, 12th March, 1840.

AT a MEETING of the HABITANTS af LIVER-
EL POOL; to consider .the proPriety of Petitioning the
Legislature in favour of the measure of IRISH MUNICI-
PAL REFORM, held in the SESSIONS'-HOUSE, on THURS-
DAY, the 12th March, 1840, being called by the Mayor, by
Public Notice, in pursuance of a Requisition,
The Worshipful the MAYOR in the Chair;
On the motion of W. W. CURRIE, Esq., seconded by
RICHARD SHEIL, Esq.,
II was Resolved,
That this Meeting has learned with great satisfhction, that
a Bill for introducing Municipal Reform into Ireland has
passed the Commons' House of Parliament.
On the motion of JAMES BRANCKER, Esq., seconded by
JAMES MULLENEUX, Esq.,
It was Resolved,
That, in this country, one of the important and salutary
consequences of Parliamentary Reform, was the thorough
reformation of Local Corporations : both these great measures
being founded on the principle of self-government ; the first
result of growing intelligence and civilization being the right
claimed by large communities to freely elect representatives
to watch over their local and national interests.
On the motion of JOHN RossoN, Esq., seconded by VINCENT
HIGGINS, Esq.,

It was Resolved,
That the same great law which is applicable to England
applies equally to Ireland. That while corruptions and
abuses have been found to prevail in both countries in self-
elected irresponsible Corporations, the same beneficial con-
sequences may be expected in both countries to flow from
local and responsible governments fairly representing the
intelligence, moral worth, and property of their respective
constituencies.
On the motion of THOMAS BOLTON, Esq., seconded by
RICHARD SHEIL, Esq.,
It was Resolved,
That this great act of equal justice would be productive of
the most salutary effects. By such act of confidence on the
part of the Legislature in the discretion and loyalty of large
constituencies, the feeling of self-respect in these bodies
would be created, a worthy emulation would be kindled, irri-
tation would be allayed, better hopes inspired, and peace and
tranquility be promoted throughout the Sister Kingdom.
On the motion of HUGH HonNuy, Esq., seconded by
THOMAS BAINES, Esq.,
It was Resolved,
That Ireland, as an integral part of the British Dominions,
is fairly entitled to participate in the free institutions of this
Country; that this meeting therefore relies on the justice of
the Imperial Parliament to bestow upon Ireland the benefit
of free and popular Municipalities, under stich regulations
and provisions as may best promote the great objects intend-
ed thereby to be secured.
On the motion of WILLIAM RATHBONE, Esq., seconded by
THOMAS COGLAN, Esq.,
It was Resolved,
That the Petition to the House of Lords now read, embo-
dying the foregoing Resolutions, be adopted by this Meeting. W
On the motion of W.W. CURRIE, Esq., seconded by WIL-
LIAM RATHBONE, Esq.,
It was Resolved,
That the Petition be signed by the Mayor on behalf of this
Meeting, and that the Earl of Derby and the Marquis of
Normanby be requested to present the Petition to the House
of Lords.

JOSHUA , Mavor.
The Mayor having left the Chair, W. W.WALMSLEY Currie, 'Esq.,
presided over the Meeting.
On the motion of JOHN WRIGHT, Esq., seconded by NI-
CHOLAS ROBINSON, Esq.,
It was Resolved,
That the thanks of this Meeting be given to the Mayor for
his fair, impartial, and able conduct in the Chair.

JAMES GIBBS, Deputy-Chairman

raILK PUNCH !

PHIS unique and nectarious Liqueur has, for nearly a
1. century, been duly appreciated at
CHICHESTER AND THE METROPOLIS.
It was at the former place where the original projector of this
delectable beverage had his abode ; no doubt the corporation
of that ancient borough evinced their good taste, and marked
their approbation of this
GREAT DISCOVERY,
by presenting to him the freedom of the town; but with that
the present generation have nothing to do ; suffice it to say,
that this ELIXIR
is now, for the very first time, introduced to the notice of the
bon virants of the northern parts of this great Kingdom for
their judgment.

It would be quite in vain to enter into any detail of its
excellencies, yet, thus far may be vouched, that it is composed
of the best materials, without any adulteration, and, in
flavour, possesses the combined sweetness of the Grape, the
fragrance of the Lime, with the exhiliration of Champagne ;
and while

THE LORDS OF THE CREATION
will find it an excellent addenda to the Dinner Table,
THE GENTLER SEX
may not disdain to sip, the more so as
ROYALTY
has acknowledged its transeendant merit.
It has been intimated that it will prevent
SEA SICKNESS,
but of that we will not vouch, never having crossed the
" briny deep" with it in our possession; but should not Pro-
prietors of

BALSAM OF SPERMACETI.—Coughs, Asthmas,
Shortness of Breath, Weazing, Colds, soreness, tight-
ness, and oppression of the Chest ; and most affections of the
Chest and Lungs, relieved in ten minutes, by taking one dose
of WOODHOUSE'S BALSAM OF SPERMACETI, or PECTORAL
COUGH DROPS. Persons doubting of the efficacy of this
Medicine, may take a dose in the Proprietor's shop before
they purchase. The Proprietor earnestly recommends a
trial of these Drops to persons afflicted with the above com-
plaints, but he does not introduce them as being an infallible
cure, (as many do,) but is warranted in asserting their efficacy
from the extensive relief afforded in numerous cases of the
above description. Constitutional Coughs of three, four,
and more years standing, have been cured in the-course of
it week by the use of these Drops. In the Hooping and
Chin Coughs it will be found equally valuable; it will at all
times relieve the most violent Consumptive Cough.—ln
Bottles Is. lid., 2s. 9d., 4s. 6d., and 10s. Gd. each.
UNDER THE ESPECIAL PATRONAGE OF HIS
LATE MOST GRACIOUS MAJESTY,
As the following letter, received from Major-General Sir
Henry Wheatley, Keeper of the Privy Purse, testifies
" Sir,—l am honoured with the King's commands
ex-
press his Majesty's sense of your polite attentionajst
eiy has beennsendnig
the two bottles of Essence of Ginger. His
pleased to direct me to forward you ten pounds in payment
for it—enclosed you will find that amount. I„
ifEATLEYarrn ~ sir, your's
obediently,
" St. James's Palace, June 25th, 1835.
" To Mr. Decirnus Woodhouse."
WOODHOUSIVS "ETHEREAL ESSENCE of GINGER
is recommended to cold phlegmatic, weak, and nervous con-
stitutions ; it is certain in affording instant relief in Cholera
Morbus, Spasms, Cramps, Flatulence, Languor, Hysterics,
Heartburn, Loss of Appetite, sensation of Fulness, pain and
oppression after Meals; also those pains in the Stomach and
Bowels which arise from Gouty Flatulences ; Digestion, how-
ever much impaired, is restored to its pristine state by the
use of this Essence for a short time.—In Bottles, 2s. 6d.
4s. Gd., 10s. 6d., and 21s. each.,
The undernamed, and 208 other Medical men, have given
certificates of their unqualified approbation of the value of the
Essence, as also its superiority over all other similar prepa-
rations. Dr. James Johnson, Physician to his late Majesty,
D. Davis, Surgeon to their late Majesties, J. H. Curtis,
Aurist to his late Majesty.
These Preparations are prepared only by DECIMUS WOOD-
HOUSE, Operative Chemist Extraordinary to his late Ma-
jesty, at his Laboratory, 13, Little James-street, Bedford-
row, London, of whom it may be had wholesale; also retail
of Hooper, 43, King William-street, London Bridge ; Sanger,
150, Oxford-street Hannay, (i 3, Oxford-street ;E. Gregory,
Chemist, Hackney'; and of all Medicine Vendors.
N.B.—Be sure to ask for Woodhouses.
CAUTION.—To prevent imposition be sure to see the
name of DECIMUS WOODHOUSE, IS, King 'William-street,
London Bridge, is engraved on the Government Stamp,
otherwise cannot be .genainc.

PACKET-SHIPS AND STEAMERS
take the hint ? And although it may not produce that " con-
summation devoutly to be wished," yet, sure we are, its
grateful properties are such as will be found to be an excellent
restorative to the palates and stomachs of those who suffer
from the effects of a sea voyage. It will keep in any climate,
and possesses that sure criterion of genuine excellence,
improves by age._ _

LE GRAND GOURMAND
will find it a most social companion to his Calepash and
Calepee, and the temperate man, while he masticates his
biscuit over a glass of it, will he constrained to eulogise this
incomparable Liqueur.
- " Come and try,
Don't like—don't buy,"
is an old saying and a good one; and as in matters of taste
every man is the best judge, this invitation is given in the full
assurance that, if the Milk Punch only finds its way to the
palate, it will quickly be acknowledged to stand A 1 amongst
the list of those good things which cheer the heart of mankind.
Sold, at 21s. per dozen in pint bottles, and 425. per dozen
in quarts, by B. HARAM, Wine, Spirit, Ale, and Porter
Merchant, 42, Chapel-street,- who is appointed SOLE AGENT
for the counties of Lancashire, Cheshire, and Staffordshire,
by the Manufacturer; Mr. Hudson, of Chichester.

/TONS. LE DRAY, SURGEON-DENTIST, from the
Firm of LE DRAY and CO., London.
SCURVY in the GUMS EFFECTUALLY REMOVED.
ARTIFICIAL TEETH SUPPLIED
WITHOUT WIRES, SPRINGS, OR CLASPS.
•
LOOSE TEETH FASTENED.
And filling Decayed Teeth with Mineral Marmoratum.
MoN s. LE DRAY and CO., Surgeon-Dentists, respect-
fully inform the Nobility, Gentry, and Inhabitants of Liver-
pool and its vicinity, that they have opened an Establishment
permanently at No. 38, SEF:L-STREET, eight doors from
Berry-street. They continue to fill up the cavities of De-
cayed Teeth with their Mineral Marmoratum, without the
least pain, heat, or pressure ; it is placed into the cavity in
an almost liquid state, and in a few seconds gets hard, pre-
venting and curing the Tooth-ache, arresting all further pro-
gress of decay, and rendering the operation of extraction
unnecessary. The Mineral not only converts a mere shell
into a sound and useful tooth, but, by completely stopping
up the cavity, prevents effectually that unpleasant taint of
he breath which invariably accompanies a decayed tooth.
Among the various disorders of the Teeth and Gums, there
are none more destructive in their effects, or more generally
prevalent, than scurvy ; and it is well known that the loss
of Teeth arises more from this cause than any other. It
affects individuals of all ages and of all constitutions, and is
the primary cause of Tooth-ache and decay. To those so
af7ected, Mons. LE DRAY and Co. have to inform them,
that they can effectually remove this destructive complaint
by a single application, without the slightest pain.
Artificial and Natural Teeth, of surpassing beauty, fixed
from one to a complete set, without extracting the roots or
giving any pain, without springs, wires, or ligatures, an-
swering all the purposes of Mastication and Articulation,
remaining perfectly secure in their places, and may be taken
out and replaced by the wearer with the greatest facility,—
at the following Paris charges :
A single Artificial Tooth
A complete Set..
A complete Set of Natural Teeth, on fine
gold plate
15 0 0
An entire Set of Natural or Terro Metal-
lic Teeth, highly finished, in the fi
style, with fine gold sockets, usably
charged 40 guineas
Loose Teeth fastened, arising either from age, disease, or
mercury, and deficiencies of palate effectually remedied.
Artificial Teeth out of repair, remodelled to fit the mouth,
and restored equal in beauty and durability to their original
state. Attendance from Nine till Seven, and on Sundays
from Nine till Two.
i,2,35'r For the convenience of country patients, Monsieur
LE DRAY and Co. are enabled to fix a partial or complete
set of Teeth at one sitting, without the least pain or incon-
venience.

£0 10 0
5 5 0

No. 70, Seel-street,
Bight Doors from Berry-street, Liverpool.

MOST DARING AND DETERMINED ATTEMPT AT ByR-
GLARY.—On Monday morning last, between the hours of
two and three o'clock, the family of Mr. Robert Wilson, tai-
lor, of Bretherton, were thrown into a state of great alarm,
in consequence of hearing various noises about the house.
They of course immediately got up, when, to their conster-
nation, they saw three or four men attempting to break open
the front door of the house, which, fortunately, was well se-
cured with two iron bolts and a luck. Robert Wilson, who
is an elderly man, immediately went down stairs, and going
to the door, enquired vyho are you," " What do you want,"
to which the men outside made no reply, but renewed their
exertions to effect an entrance with redoubled force. Ohl
Robert, hoping to intimidate the invaders, loudly cried out
.for a pistol, holding the door with his feet, and supporting
himself, by leaning with all his might, against the jamb, or
wooden spar, opposite to the door. The villains, however,
succeeded in breaking the lock ; and the upper staple of one
of the bolts was likewise broken to pieces. The lower bolt,
which remained fast, was also at one time partially drawn,
but after a bold and fearless attempt, Robert contrived to
replace it again in the staple. The house is detached, and
the inmates shouted for the assistance of their neighbours,
crying out "Thieves," " Murder," but unfortunately their
cries of distress proved ineffectual, and the ruffians threatened
them with savage oaths what they would do, as soon as they
got into the house. They then threw a quantity of stones
and brickbats at them through the room window, and broke
several squares of glass. The door being almost prized open,
one of the fellows, as he was in the act of thrusting his arm
between the jamb and the door, received a tremendous blow
with the poker, which old Robert had in his hand to defend
himself, in case they succeeded in forcing it open. While
some of the inmates were calling out for help, and others
quaking for fear, expecting, no doubt, immediate destruction,
Mrs. Smith, with great presence of mind, lighted a number
of candles, and placed them in all the windows of the house,
in order, if possible, to frighten them away. This circum-
stance, together with the shrieks of the rest of the inmates,
had the desired effect; and the ruffians having made several
desperate attempts, for the space of two hours, to realize the
object of their wishes, at length became alarmed, and de-
camped, leaving behind them several weapons of destruction,
including a coulter, a four-grained fork, and a hay-spade.
These instruments they took from a neighbouring farm, and
they have since been claimed by the right owner. The
coulter and the spade are also considerably bent, in conse-
quence of having been used as levers against the post and the
door. No tidings of the scoundrels have yet transpired ; but
it is to be hoped that some clue to their apprehension will
speedily be obtained. It is gratifying to state, that their ex-
pectations were signally frustrated : but had the door been
made of any other wood thon oak, the consequence would, in
all probability, have been very serious to Mr.
.NV ilson and his
family. The inmates in the house were, constdering, energy,
the cii-
cumstances, exceedingly stout-hearted ; and ever 3
both of Mind and body, on the part of old Robert, was called
into action ; and to his praise be it spoken, that, although
infirm,: and far advanced in years, be cinducterl himself on
this most trying and perilous occasion, with surprising
foititude.—Praton Chronicle.