biglam/hmd_newspapers huggingface dataset:
The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1854-04-18

EGYPT.

A portion of the Egyptian railway hai been used for the
the first time in the conveyance of the passengers from
India, who came from the Nile to the canal, near
Alexandria, about 50 miles.
Lord Harris, the new governor of Madras, arrived at
Alexandria, on the 2d inst., by the Austrian steamer from
Trieste, and left at once for his seat of government.
On the 20th ult., eight Egyptian and Turkish steamers
left Alexandria, with 0,000 Egyptian troops, placed by
Abbas Pasha at the disposal of the Sultan. The Viceroy
of Egypt, besides 30,000 men, has sent large sums of money
and a quantity of muskets for the prosecution of the war.
A great number of vessels having come to Alexandria,
freights have fallen to 4s. per quarter, and the highest
offer now made is 2s: 6d. per quarter. This arises from
the scarcity of shipping stuff, as Abbas Pasha, notwith-
standing that he holds immense stocks of grain of all des-
criptions, and cotton, will not sell, from some whim of his
own. . _

AMERICA.
ARRIVAL OF THE PACIFIC.

By the United States Mail steam-ship Pacific, which
arrived here on Friday morning, with 164 passengers, we
have intelligence from New York to the 2nd inst.
The Canada, hence, arrived at Boston on the 31st ult.
There was no account of the City of Glasgow having
arrived at Philadelphia. She was then thirty-two days
out from this port. The Boston papers state that a large
propeller was seen on the 30th of March, ashore on the
Hedge Fence shoal, Vineyard Sound,
The prohibitory liquor bill has been killed in the senate
by a majority of one vote. The settlement of the outrage
upon the steamer. Black Warrior by the Spanish autho-
rities at Cuba, is likely to he embarrassed by the contents
of despatches received by the government. It is likely
that the Gadsden treaty will be thrown overboard. A
fatal accident had happened on the Hudson River %H-
-way. A large mass of rock fell from an eminence on to
Several 'track,
ol and the train ran into if with full force.
the railway servants were injured, and two of
thethemdied.
A heavy storm prevailed in the States on the day pre-
vious to the Pacific 8 sailing, which put an entire stop to
t
phic communication with New Orleans. Nearly
artizans at New York were "on strike" for
• The dock cartmen of Brooklyn demand
threehigher
tele
per day (about 12s. 6d.) They now receive
every
e l
wga
dollarsgLas
e s
of
two dollars. - Arrangements have been made for the con-
veyance of a monthly. mail between New York and Aus-
tralia. The first mail will be despatched on the 25th.—
Business was exceedingly dull. Stocks very much de-
pressed. Flour was inanimate, with sales of common
State brands at $7. Corn closed at 77 to 80 cents. Wheat
was quiet. Pork was inactive at $l5 for mess, and $l2
25c. to $l2 37c. for prime. There was some movement
in beef, and about 1,000 barrels Chicago, repacked, were
sold, part at $l5. Cotton closed at et. cwt. decline for the
week on low grades.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1854-04-18

australia.

-Has a r erp limited quantity of room,•and will be despatched
in a few does.
For HOBART -TOWN,
tA The beautiful British-built Clipper Ship
TEMPLEItheiN,
WILLIAM ELms, Commander;
-1127 tone ; A 1 at Lloyd's 12 years; copper fastened and cop-
pered ; is a well known, very fast sailing, and superior
conveyance loading in the Salthonse Dock.—Apply to
Messrs. 'JOSHUA PROWSE and Co. or to
COTESWORTIi, WYNNE, and LYNE.

Warranted first vessel.—Elas a few tons•of room, and will
be despatehed in a fete days.
For SYDNEY, MEM
, The remarkably fine British-built clipper Barque
fi0"1-iP PORTIA,
Captain JA M FS CA MPRESLL
536 tons register.; A 1 at Lloyd's, being only one year old:;
-end in every paint a most eligible conveyance.: loading in
She 'Prince's Dock.—Apply to
COTES WORTH, WYNNE, and LYNE.
The above vessel has excellent accommodation for two or
throe cabin passengers.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1854-04-18

FREQUENT TRAVELLERS can INSURE
against RAILWAY ACCIDENTS by the YEAR, for
terms of YEARS, or for the whole of LIFE, on application
to the Booking Clerks at the Principal Railway Stations, and
at the Offices of the RAILWAY PASSENGERS ASSURANCE
COMPANY, 3, OLD BROAD-STREET, LONDON.
WILLIAM J. `IAN, Secretary.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1854-04-18

STEAM TO

NEW YORK AND (vu JAMAICA) TO CHAGRES.
The undernoted or other first-class Screw Stenm-ships will 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 Moonlit.
...
e 6,6
. , . \. ALPS Captain WicxmAst.
.
' TtR2 ff h JURA Captain DOUGLAS.
4,lr=s, . -- .ETNA Captain LirrLs.

For BOSTON and NEW YORK.
Passage Money to Boston. £lB, including Provisions and
Steward's Fees, but without Wines or Liquors, which can he
obtained on board.
C:3O. Freight on Fine Goods to A merica,Three Pounds per
Ton Measurement, other Goods by Agreement.
Freight will be collected in America at the rate of 84.80 to
the pound sterling.
Apply in Halifas, to SAMUEL CUNARD ; in Boston, to S. S.
LEwis; in New York, to EDWARD CUNARD ; in Havre and
Paris, to DONALD CURRIE ; in LOndOn,lo J. B. Foottn, 52,
Broad-street;Old in Glasgow, to GEORGE and JAMES BURNS;
or in Liverpool to
D. and C. MACIVER, 14. Water-street.
As soon as Goods are going for Canada, and any quantity
offer for PORTLAND, these Vessels will call there.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1854-04-18

THE BRAZILS.

By the steam-ship Severn, which arrived on Sunday,we
have five days' later intelligence.
From Buenos Ayres we learn that everything was quiet,
and that the inhabitants seemed confident in the continu-
ation of peace. Exchange was quoted at 655. to 665. 6d.
per ounce.
. . . . .

At Monte Video everything was quiet. Exchange, 41s.
to the current dollar.

At Rio de Janeiro business had been, since the 6th of
the month, extremely restricted. The arrivals in imports
had been unimportant, except in flour, piece goods, and
salt. Wines had realised extravagantly high prices. In
the money market business in discounts was very limited
and rates unaltered. Exchange rather firmer; bills at 274
at 60 and 90 days, and business having occurred at 28 at
90 days.

At Pernambuco, business of the past month has been
far from satisfactory. Of imports, sales have been of a
fair character, so far as regards articles of daily consump-
tion, which are commanding high prices ; but for dry
goods the inquiry is very limited, and but few manufac-
tures will command saving rates.
At Bahia, in exports, sugar for the Swedish market was
inquired after. In cotton, exporters were altogether out
of the market, the high prices paid by the manufacturers
of the province being far above any limits from Europe.
In coffee, the crop may be considered as ended.
At Valparaiso the demand for shipping continued, and
freights were advancing. Freights to Liverpool, 10s. to
12s. 6d.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1854-04-18

JUST RECEIVED.
OUR FIRST DELIVERY FOR APRIL
OF
BONNETS, RIBBONS, PARASOLS,
Ladies' Ties, Gloves.
FANCY DRESS TRIMMINGS, HABERDASHERY,
LACES, SEWED MUSLIN WORK,
PERFUMERY and FANCY ORNAMENTS,
Ladies' and Children's
BOOTS AND SUMMER SHOES.
Also,
LADIES' WRAPPERS AND STAYS.
J. CARMICHAEL and CO.,
LIVER, CHURCH-STREET.

IMPORTED DIRECT,
THE SELECTIONS
OF OUR
CONTINENTAL BUYER
IN
FRENCH FLOWERS.

THEY WILL BE DISPLAYED THIS WEEK.

FIVEThe p
Assortment comßrises
HUNDRED OXES,
Expressly manufactured for
J. CARMICHAEL IND CO.

Just , 41go,
AN EXTENSlVEreceived ASSORTMENT OF
FRENCH AND BRITISH SILKS

AND - - -
FRENCH SATINS,
And general
ADDITIONS TO OUR SILK DEPARTMENT.

LIVER, CHUCCILSTREET.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1854-04-18

MANUFACTURES.

MANCHESTER.—The improvement in this market
has cleared off the greater part of the stocks of yarns
which had begun to accumulate; and spinners are, in
many instances, again under contract for various periods.
The business of the week for export yarns has been to a
very fair extent. The principal purchases have been for
India, but a fair inquiry has been experienced both for
Germany and other quarters. Manufacturers continue to
purchase with caution, not giving out any extended orders.
Prices are decidedly better, and the great irregularity pre-
vailing of late has disappeared. In cloth the improvement
is not so clearly defined. For some sorts of goods, princi-
pally tbe lighter descriptions, there has been a pretty fair
demand, but prices remain very low, so much so as to
make the manufacture far from remunerative ; and what-
ever may ultimately be resolved upon, there is at present
no diminution in the expression of intentions to adopt
short time:
BRADFORD.—WooI : Few purchases have been made
during the week, and these only for immediate consump-
tion. Prices continue in favour of the buyer. Notts and
shorts without change.—Yarns : The home manufacturers
have generally succeeded in placing their contracts upon
better terms than last month. Many spinners continue
to curtail their production ; and, should this continue, we
may hope to realise better prices ere long. The shippers
still continue out of the market.—Pieces : The same inac-
tivity continues as for several weeks, and no improvement
in the demand, although merchants are more inclined to
operate when any very great inducement is offered.
NOTTINGHAM.—Since our last report the downward
price of yarn has received a check in the Manchester mar-
ket, which induces us to think that for a time coarse
yarns, suitable for the great bulk of hosierY goods, have
reached their lowest point, unless .the price of the raw
material is considerably reduced, of which there is not at
present an apparent probability. The price of finer yarns
has been again reduced a trifle, but in this we anticipate a
slight reaction, as it is impossible for spinners to continue
selling at present rates without a corresponding reduction
in the price of sea island cotton. The present depression
is mainly owinc, to a temporary panic. caused by the war,
which will speedily be obviated; for although the ordinary
channels of trade are stopped, means will be found to sup-
ply goods that are wanted even by our enemies. We find
Russian merchants even now are sending their orders to
France, nearly as usual for silks and velvets. Demand
for-goods has not increased for foreign markets, while for
home consumption there is not so much falling off in any
description of hosiery goods; but the lace trade is evi-
dently flatter than at the corresponding period of former
years.
HUDDERSFIELD.—There has been very few buyers in
the market. The amount of business done-has been much
waistcoatings and
the same as last week. In the fancy
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1854-01-31

GEORGE R. BELL,
(From BELL 4- MOODY'S, BATA,)
MEDICAL GALVANIST AND SURGICAL
INSTRUMENT MAKER,
Announces his REMOVAL from 100, BOLD-STREET,
to those more central Premises,
4, PARKER-STREET, LIVERPOOL,
(The Second Door from Church-street,)
feeling confident thnt the punctuality and attention,
with the quality of his articles, which have secured
him so large an amount of patronage, will merit a
continuance and an increase of favour.
BANDAGES and TRUSSES of every description.
ELASTIC STOCKINGS, KNEE CAPS, and ANKLE
BANDAGES,
(With or without Lacing,) of the latest Improvement.
ELASTIC CHEST EXPANDERS & BACKBOARDS.
LADIES' SUPPORTING BANDAGES,
HUNTING BELTS,
FRENCH SPRING CRUTCHES,
DOMESTIC SYRINGES,
SUSPENSORY BANDAGES, &c.
Trusses, Enemas, Surgical Instruments Repaired.
Mrs. BELL attends Ladies.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1854-01-31

BETTING AT MANCIIESTER.-FRIDAY.

A good deal of money was invested upon Star of Surrey for
the Chester Cup at 50 to 1 and 40 to 1 ; 25 to 1 was currently
offered against Newminster ; and Sandhurst, who was in great
force yesterday, was not named.—For the Metropolitan, 500
to 30 was taken about Royalist.—A few inquiries were made
about Lerrywheut, for the Great Northern Handicap.—There
was a disposition to back Bedford for the Liverpool Steeple.
chase. Latest quotations :

LIVERPOOL STEEPLE CHASE.
9to 1 asst Mr. Bignell's Halt•and-Half—taken.
10 to 1 Mr. Mason's Miss Mowbray—taken.
14 to 1 Mr. Thompson's Come-away—taken.
100 to 6 Mr. Linncll's Peter—taken.
20 to 1 Mr. Barling's Bedford—taken.
20 to 1 Mr. Williams's La Gazza Ladra—taken.
20 to I Mr. J. Doyle's Lobster—taken.
25 to 1 Mr. Moseley's The Trout—taken.
30 to 1 Mr. Slater's Burnt Sienna—taken.
33 to 1 Lord Waterford's Lord George—offered.

GREAT NORTHERN HANDICAP.
40 to 1 agst Sir C. Monk's Vindex—taken.
50 to 1 Lord Zetland's Tros—taken.
50 to 1 Mr. Redfern's Testator—taken,
30 to 1 Mr. R. Walker's Radcliffe Hero—taken.
METROPOLITAN HANDICAP.
16 to 1 agst Mr. Benson's Royalist—taken.
Nto 1 apt Mr. Howard's Virago—offered.

PRICEB of STOCKS for the TFZEK.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1854-01-31

Eurtep.

STEAMERS BETWEEN
LIVERPOOL, CONSTANTINOPLE;.
vewk..-114 and SMYRNA,
.416214-046- Calling at GIBRALTAR, MALTA, and SYRA.
_ _

The first-class Screw Steam-ships
MELITA Captain T. COOK.
BRITISH QUEEN Captain WzcKstAN,
TEN ERIFFE Captain J. R. BELL,
BALBEC Captain Spit PSON,
TAURUS Captain LANGLANDS,
KARNAK Captain H. DUBBIN?,.
are intended to sail (with or without Pilots,) from Coburg
Dock, Liverpool, with Goods and Passengers, ae' follows,
unless prevented by unforeseen circumstances:
MELITA..... MONDAY MORNING, 13th February.
In the event of these Steamers being placed inA uaran-
tine at Gibraltar or Malta, Cargo for these Ports will,, on the
arrival of the Steamer, require to be immediately taken away
and transferred to another Vessel or Depot, to perform qua-
rantine, at the expense and risk of the Shippers. or Con.
signees. This also applies to Passengers for these ports.
Goods for any of the abovenamed Ports must have the place
of their destination distinctly marked on them, in letters of
not less than two inches, otherwise the Agents will not be ac-
countable for mistakes.
Shippers will please send a Shipping-note along with each
Cart-load of Goods.
For freight or passage apply to G. and 3, BURNS, Glasgow,
or here to BURNS and MAC IVER,
1, Rumford-street.

ErrTaub.

STEAM COMMUNICATION BETWEEN
LIVERPOOL AND SLIGO.

The splendid and powerful Steam-ship
ROSE, Captain STEWART,
Is intended to sail between the above ports,
a. At.o, with Goods and Passengers (with or without
-* a Pilot, and with liberty to tow vessels),
from the Clarence Basin, as follows:
LIVERPOOL TO SLIGO.
MONDAY February 6.... at 4, Afternoon.
MONDAY February 13.... at 11, Forenoon.
MONDAY February 20.... at 3, Afternoon.
MONDAY February 27.... at 11, Forenoon.
FARES :—First Cabin (including Fee), 155.; Second Ditto
(Ditto), I ls. ; Steerage, 7s.
Goods required to be alongside the vessel ONE HOUR
before the time of Sailing.
Apply to JAMES HARPER, Sligo ; JOHN WALKER, 77A,
Market-street, Manchester; or to
T. MARTIN and BURNS and Co.,
12, Water-street, Liverpool.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1854-01-31

*totlantr.

STEAM COMMUNICATION BETWEEN
LIVERPOOL AND GLASGOW.

FARES.—CABIN (including Steward's Fee), 124.; STEERAGE,
ss. Servants in Cabin, Full 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
Steam-ships
, lk COMMODORE (Chartered) Capt. WHITE,
.11f.V" t ELK Capt. HARDIE,
tf - LYNX (new Steamer) Capt. MAIN.
FROM LIVERPOOL.
COMMODORE This Day, Jan. 31.. at 12, Noon.
COMMODORE Saturday, Feb. 4.. at 3, Afternoon.
COMMODORE Thursday, Feb. 9.. at 7, Evening.
COMMODORE Tuesday, Feb. 14.. at Ili, Forenoon.
COMMODORE Saturday, Feb. 18.. at 2, Afternoon.
COMMODORE Thursday, Feb. 23.. at 7, Evening.
COMMODORE Tuesday, Feb. 28.. at 11, Forenoon.
Passengers are requested to take charge of their own
Luggage, as the Ship is not responsible in any way for its safety.
Horses, Cattle, Carriages, and all kinds of Vehicles shipped
at their Proprietors' risk.
T. MARTIN and BURNS and CO., 12, Water-street.
C. MAC IVER and CO., 12, Water-street.

STEAM BETWEEN LIVERPOOL AND GLASGOW.
j The Glasgow and Liverpool Royal Steam-
•-4 packet Company's powerful Steam-ship
• .4tait PRINCESS .ROYAL,
Captain CUMMING,
Is intended to sail as under, from CLARENCE DOCK,
LIVERPOOL :
PRINCESS.... Thursday.. Feb. 2, at 1 o'clock, Afternoon,
PRINCESS.... Tuesday . • Feb. 7, at 5 o'clock, Afternoon.
PRINCESS.... Saturday .. Feb. 11, at 9 o'clock, Evening.
PRINCESS.... Thursday.. Feb, 16, at 1 o'clock, Afternoon,
PRINCESS.... Tuesday .. Feb. 21, at 3i o'clock, Afternoon,
PRINCESS.... Saturday.. Feb. 25. at 10 o'clock, Morning.
Freight of Bale and Case Goods, 20s. per Ton of 20 Cwt,
Goods from Manchester and the Manufacturing Districts,
15s. per Ton.
Fares 10s., Steward's Fee, 2s. ; Steerage, ss.
Servants in Cabin, Full Fare.
ROBERT LAMONT, 21, Water-street, Liverpool,
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1854-01-31

PHOTOGRAPHY.-J. ATKINSON, Importer
and Manufacturer of every article in the above Art,
has always in Stock some of the most approved Lenses and
Cameras, of all the various sizes; Glass Baths and Plates,
Collodion Cases, Matts, Passepartouts, Preservers, Galleons,
Paper,'&c. Purchasers taught free of charge.

19 T. HALL'S ANTI-CORROSIVE INK,
u • ADAPTED FOR STEEL PENS.
This fluid is a compound of the most genuine mineral and
vegetable productions. being preferable on account of its
affinity, fluidity, and intensity of colour. It is particularly
recommended for the use of Metallic Pens, being extremely
fluid, and accumulating little or no sediment.
23, SOUTH JOHN-STREET, LIVERPOOL.
To be had at all Stationers', Price Is. and 2s. per Bottle.
Merchants and Captains supplied at Wholesale Prices.
Agents :—Liverpool WILLMER and SMITH, Chronicle-
office. 25, Lord-street, and 32, Churcb-street. Birkenhead :
ROBERTSON', Hamilton-street. Dublin : HENRY SHAW.
Orrnskirk : T. Hurrow.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1854-01-31

ARTICLES OF

should go to
W. BAND, 24, DUKE-STREET.
FIT and Worm:KA:4st! not surpassed, if equalled,
by any House in the Trade.
CHARGE'S STRICTLY MODERATE.

DUKE-STREET (NEAR HANOVBR.,STREET),

24.-W. BAND.-24.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1854-01-31

~outb ?a maim.

LINE OF PACKETS FOR THE WEST COAST OF SOUTH
AMERICA.
Positively First Vessel.—ls three fourths loaded,
and will sail in a few days.
41.. FOR VALPARAISO,
The splendid British-built Barque
esa.4l
ENTERPRISE,
•
Captain BLOOMFIELD ;
A I at Lloyd's twelve years; 340 tons; built in 1152, and a
remarkably fine fast sailing vessel : loading in the Prince's
Dock.

FOR LIMA,
An A 1 British-built SHIP.

Will fix an early day for sailing.—A regular Trader.
FOR ARICA AND ISLAY,
The well-known remarkably fine Liverpool-built Barque
CH IM BORAZO ;
A 1 at Lloyd's twelve years.—Apply to
COTESWORTH, WYNNE, and LYNE.

STEAM FROM LIVERPOOL TO BRAZILS AND
THE RIVER PLATE.
The SOUTH AMERICAN and GENERAL
STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY'S
new and powerful Steam-ships sail on the
-•-, 24th of each Month,
From LIVERPOOL to
PERNAMBUCO, BAHIA, RIO DE JANEIRO, and

MONTE VIDEO,
(Calling at LISBON and CAPE DE VERDS,)

The BAHIANA, hence in April, and all followinz Vessels,
will touch at MADEIRA, both Out and Home, as under :
LUSITANIA, JAMES BROWN 24th February.
BRAZILEIRA, H. F. Cox 24th March.
_ BAHIANA, D. GREEN 24th April.

FA RES : —To Lisbon, 8 Guineas; Pernambuco, 30 Guineas;
Bahia, 35 Guineas ; Rio Janeiro, 40 Guineas ; River Plate, 45
Guineas. Single and Family Cabins can be had by special
agreement. First-class Return Tickets are issued, to Lisbon,
for £l5, available for Four Months, and to South America at a
reduction of 25 per cent. from the Rates, available for Six
Months fr.,m date of issue.

The above Rates include every requisite, except Wines and
Liquors, which can be obtained on board at reasonable prices.
A few Second Cabin Passengers will be taken at £25 to
Brazils, and £3O to River Plate, including Provisions.
Every attention has been paid to ventilating the Cabins,
which will be found larger than usual and replete with every
convenience. Each Vessel carries a Surgeon.

For further particulars apply to
MILLERS and THOMPSON,

No, 4,.Drury-lane, Liverpool.

The LUSITANIA will load in Biikenhe'ad DoCks,ana Ship-
pers will please order their Goods, either by Rail or Water,
direct to the Ship. Goods will be received on and after the
10th, but not later than the 18th.

antteo *tates.

For PHILADELPHIA,
The well-known first-class American Ship
.1„, PHILADELPHIA,
A-,: ,
G. FAULKE, Commander ;
ca.,=^—, .. 1222 tons register; coppered and copper-fastened.
—For freight apply to JAMES M`HENRY.

For PHILADELPHIA,
The well-known Packet-ship
••A4.
SHENANDOAH,
H. Moknisom, Commander;
Coppered and copper-fastened •, loading in the
Stanley Dock.—For freight apply to JAMES M•HENRY.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1854-01-31

NEW MUSIC,_

" 11" A PETITE aiiiOKE''—lmpromptu for
A the Pianoforte, composed and dedicated to THOMAS
BLAKE, Esq., by J. M. WEHLL —Price 2s.
" A charming piece for the drawing-room."—Musical Review.
London: JULLIEN and Co., 214, Regent-street.

MADAME AM ADEI.
" rriHE LAMENT OF THE ROSE."—New
Sung, sung with great applause the Exeter Hall
Concerts, by Madame AMADIE. Also, "THE OLD COT-
TAGE CLOCK," sung by Miss KATHLEEN FITZWILLIAM.
Both composed by FERnINAND PRAEGER.—Price of each 2s.
London: CRAMER, BEALE, and Co., 201, Regent•street.

" 0 lovely Peace, with plenty crown d."
144-4T-OVELLO'S CIIEAP MUSIC is sold by
every respectable Music Seller and Bookseller in this
Town and Neighbourhood. Catalogues post-free on sending
six stamps to 69, Dean-street, Soho, London.

PAMPHLETS, FORMS, INVOICES,
SERMONS, BILLS OF LADINO, CUSTOM-HOUSE
REPORTS, CARDS, ENTRIES,
CATALOGUES, CIRCULARS, &C. &C.,
SHAREROKELS' PGSTINO BILLS OF
BOOKS, EVERY SIZE,
EXECUTED WITH THE GREATEST PROMPTITUDE.

THE LIVERPOOL STANDARD, AND GENERAL COMMERCIAL ADVERTESER_

STANDARD GENERAL PRINTING-
OFF ICE.
4, ST. GEORGE'S-CRESCENT,
LORD-STREET, LIVERPOOL.
LETTERPRESS PRINTING of every description,
including

In Stock, and Manufactued to Order,
LEDGERS, DAY BOOKS, CASH BOOKS, JOURNALS,
LETTER BOOKS, COPYING BOOKS, BILL BOOKS,
AND WASTE BOOKS,
IN EVERY VARIETY OF STYLE.

LITHOGRAPHIC AND COPPERPLATE PRINTING.
MACHINE RULING. &c.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1854-01-31

THE -WRECK OF THE TAILEUR.

Tnis melancholy catastrophe has continued to excite a
large share of public attention, and many conflicting state-
ments have been published. The pilot who took the
Tayleur out to sea states that he had full opportunities of
examining the compasses, and that there was a difference
of half a point between those on deck and those below.
That the ship answered her helm and steered like a fish
and that when he left she was making from thirteen to
fourteen knots an hour. Mr. Thomson, of this town, son
of Councillor Thomson, in a graphic account, says, that the
captain and officers were very attentive, but that there
appeared to be some deficiency as regarded the crew ; that
the captain said; out of a crew of fifty men, he could only
muster about fifteen sailors, and that out of eight com-
passes, one or two that agreed the nearest varied to the
extent of two points. In reference to Captain Noble, he
states that he never saw him taste a drop of liquor the
whole time he was on board, and that he was attentive to
his duties. A statement, said to have emanated from
Captain Noble, has been published, to the effect that land
was sighted at eleven, a.m., distant about six miles, with
the wind S.S.E., the ship being under close-reefed topsail,
foresail, and staysail, when it suddenly shifted to S.S.W. •
that the hands were turned up to wear ship, and the helm
i
put a weather, and the sails turned for wearing, but that
the ship would not go off ; that the helm was put before
again and sail made fast as possible, but sufficient weigh
could not be got to stay ; at the same time the ship was
lying gunwale to, it blowing a most terrific gale and a
heavy sea running. We are informed that Mr. Palmer,
chairman of the Underwriters' Association, and one of the
leading Underwriters of the Tayleur, who would be
relieved of all responsibility had the ship been inefficiently
manned, has stated that, after a minute inquiry at the
Sailors' Home, where the crew of the Tayleur were shipped,
he is satisfied that she had her full complement, and that
the Underwriters have no ground of complaint against
the owners. We subjoin a
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1854-01-31

Manteb.

WANTED, a MAN that understands Bottling
Wine and Cellar Work aril serve in a Wine and Spirit
Vault ; or a respectable Youth, from the Country, age about 18.
None need apply unless they can command a good character
from their last place.—Apply at 11, Windsor-street.

IVVANTED, a Party to undertake the Entire
Management of a STABLE, containing about 20
horses. He must be competent to keep accounts, and will
be required to produce characters for honesty and sobriety.
Salary 255. per week, with house, coal, and gas ; wages will
be increased after twelve months, should the pasty give satis-
faction.—Apply, by letter only, to THE MERSEY STEEL AND
IRON COMPANY, Sefton-street, Liverpool.

OUTHERN AND TOXTETH HOSPITAL.
S
—WANTED, a JUNIOR HOUSE SURGEON. Salary
Fitly Guineas a year, with Board and Lodging in the Hospi-
tal. Candidates are required to have the Diploma of one of
the Royal Colleges of Surgeons, and the License of the London
Society of Apothecaries.—Applications, with Testimonials, to
be forwarded to WILLIAM FISHER, Esq., Treasurer, 5, Red.
cross-street, Liverpool, on or before THIS DAY (Tuesday),
the 31st instant.
N.B.—The Candidates whose Testimonials are satisfactory
will have notice to appear before the Medical Board, at the
Hospital, on SATURDAY next, the 4th of February.

NEW _Music.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1854-01-31

REVIEWS OF BOOKS.

English Forests and Forest Trees. Historical,
Legendar3 , and Descriptive. London : N. Cooke.
At a time when, like the present, the English
forests are being so rapidly exterminated and
cleared away, a work recording their history and
original magnitude, together with the numerous
events of interest of which they were either the
scene, or with which their history is intimately
connected, cannot fail to prove useful and exciting.
The volume before us, which is a very handsomely
got up one, does not lay claim to originality, but
it is entitled to praise scarcely secondary to that
of originality in such a work—it is distinguished
by industry judiciously applied, and a sufficient
amount of enthusiasm to ensure a painstaking in-
vestigation into a subject on which the author has
evidently thought much, and inquired greatly.
After a preliminary chapter or two descriptive of
forest scenery, its peculiarities, and the effects of
the varying seasons on its appearances and con-
ditions, as also on those of its inhabitants ; the
rights of English kings to forests, the connexion
of forests with druidical observances, and the laws
which regulated forestery under the Romans and
the Saxons, the author proceeds briefly to relate the
legendary history of some of the renowned "forest
monarchs," such as the " Winfarthing" and other
oaks, the most interesting of these " greenwood"
histories, however, being reserved for consideration
under treatment of the different forests of which
they formed the leading features. In discoursing
of the various forests, our author has been indus-
trious in collecting all the authenticated legends
connected with them, among which the life and
adventures of " Bold Robin Hood, and the gentle
maid Marian," form prominent subjects in dis-
cussing the extinct glories of Sherwood Forest.
What forest is there, however, which does not
afford chapters of local history, and volumes of
fireside gossip. Instead of dwelling on those with
which tradition has made most men acquainted,
we prefer giving an anecdote related of George 111.,
in the chapter treating of the New Forest. The
circumstances are in themselves particularly touch-
ing, and as illustrating the kind-hearted benevo-
lence and deeply-seated religious feeling of the
good old king, the narrative of the scene requires
no apology; and we offer none for it.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1854-01-31

CATTLE 4iAREETS.

LIVERPOOL, 80.—We have had an increase of 270
head of cattle at :this days market vvr,the previous week.
Trade has ruled •less active, and former currencies barely
sustained. Withwconsiderable decrease is number of sheep,
upwards of 5,000-fewer on offer, business was very brisk, at
an advance of id ~per lb., and an early. ,clearance effected.
Good beef worth 6d to 6d per lb.; mutton:, 7#d to 7id per lb.
—Cattle, 1,936; She p, 5,377.
SALFORD, JAN. 25.—1 n the early part of the day, there
was a good demanthfor beasts, for which zn advance of id
per lb. was obtained; but, towards the ,olcse, the trade be-
came dull, and to erect sales, holders had to submit to a re-
duction upon the,quotations. There was tut a small supply
of sheep, which changed hands at an advance of id per lb.
The number of calves was small, and were early sold. The
following are the quotations :—Beasts, first class, 6id to 6id ;
second, s#d to 6d.; anferior, 5d to 54d. Sheep, 64d to 7id.
Calves, Sid to 7d.:.lumber : beasts, 1,48 X.; sheep, 5,486;
calves, 62.

DUBLIN, JAW. 26.—Although the weather has been very
.severe, there was a fair-supply, chiefly by railways. Prices
rated very firm-50s tc,,SBs, and a top lot 60s per cwt. for beef,
-einking offal ; mutton, Sid to eV per lb. ; tops lid ; veal, 8d
per lb. No lambs at market. In pigs a well assorted supply.
Prices, 488 to 50s per cwtrviith an excellent demand. Pork, 5i d
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1854-01-31

INCE-H ALL COAL AND CANNEL—The
INCE-HALL COMPANY'S COALS and CANNEL may
be procured as follows, viz :
LIVERPOOL l, Brunswick-street, 5, Crown-5f reef,
1 and Lightbody-street, Stanley Dock.
BIRKENHEAD Bridge-street and Commerce-street.
SE ACOMBE Demean-street.
A DISCOUNT FOR CASH PAYMENT OF FIVE PER CENT.
Orders addressed as above will meet with prompt attention.
WILLIAM LAIRD, GENERAL MANAGER.

COT; RICHARD and JOHN JOHNSON
have a constant supply of the best HOUSE COAL,
ENGINE COAL, and SLACK, for House Use and Exporta-
tion. Vessels Supplied in the River, and at Garston Dock.
OFFICES-2, KING-STREET.
YARD and OFFICES—IO3, FALKNER-STREET.

THE MOSS-HALL COAL COMPANY can
now supply their best STEAM COAL at the GARBTON
Docx.—For terms apply to
OLIVER HOLDEN, 67, Oldhall-street.

COALS.--TAYLEUR, DELAMERE, and CO.,
COAL PROPRIETORS,
SHEVINGTON, NEAR WIGAN,
Beg to recommend their Best and Second Quality HOUSE
COALS and CANNEL, STEAM COAL, large and good.
SMITHY SLACK and COKE, FOUNDRY COKE, FURNACE
SLACK, Sz.:.
63, OLDHALL-STREET, LIVERPOOL.
OFFICES. { LITH ERLAND-BRIDGE W HARE, S EAFORTH
Shipping Supplied in the Stanley or other Docks.

OPENING of PARLIAMENT.—The TIMES
and other LONDON MORNING PAPERS are Delivered
in every part-of Liverpool and Suburbs, as early as possible
after the arrival of the train, Daily, by
\V. PEARSON,
98, LORD-STREET, LIVERPOOL.

NEW PEAS.-Mr. CUTHRERT, 12,CLAYTON•
SQUARE, LIVERPOOL, will forward on application his
CATALOGUE of all the NEW PEAS, and GARDEN and
FLOWER SEEDS. His Stock may be depended on as being
of the very best quality.
TOO Bushels New Sound Fluke Kidney Potatoes ; also Fine
New Early, and Ash-leaved Kidneys.

YATES AND HESS,
ENGRAVERS,
LITHOGRAPHERS, AND DIE SINKERS
TO H.R.H. PRINCE ALBERT,
33, LORD-STREET, LIVERPOOL.

,GREAVES' Portland, Roman, and Lias -CE-
MENT WAREHOUSES, 20, COLLEGE-LANE. Office,
12, Cases-street. THOMAS WYLIE, Sole Arent.

ILDE'S AMERICAN HOTEL, GREAT
IVITGEORGE-STREET, LIVERPOOL—PASSENGERS and
VISITERS frequenting the above Hotel will find excellent
accommodation, with comfort, combined with moderate
Charges. Situated in a line with the London and North-
western Railway Station and the Steamers; and in a healthy
and pleasant part of the town.
•

LIVING IN LONDON.
BED and BREAKFAST. 3s. TEA, Is., at
THE CLAItENDON PRIVATE BOARDING-HOUSE,
18 $- 17,—ARUNDEL-STREET, STRAND,-18 17,
Close to Temple-bar, St. Paul's, Tneatres, Parks, &c.

TROUSERS AND VESTS.

Gentlemen desiring a superior quality of the
NEWEST AND MOST FASHIONABLE PATTERNS

in these

THEIR ATTIRE,
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1854-01-31

Irelarar.

STEAM COMMUNICATION BETWEEN
LIVERPOOL AND SLIGO.
The splendid and powerful Steam-ship
14 ROSE, Captain STEWART,
Is intended to sail between the above ports,
1. with Goods and Passengers (with or without
rsipmam..,_.. 'or- a Pilot, and with liberty to tow vessels),
from the Clarence Basin, as follows :
LIVERPOOL TO SLIGO.
MONDAY February 6. at 4, Afternoon.
MONDAY February 13.... at 11, Forenoon.
MONDAY February 20.... at 3, Afternoon.
MONDAY February 27.... at 11, Forenoon.
FARES :—First Cabin (including Fee), 155.; Second Ditto
(Ditto),lls.; Steerage, Is.
Goods required to be alongside the vessel ONE HOUR
before thetime of Sailing.
Apply tO JAMES HARPER, Sligo ; JOHN WALKER, 77A,
Market-street, Manchester or to
T. MARTIN and BURNS and Co.,
12, Water-street, Liverpool.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1854-01-31

*totlant.

STEAM COMMUNICATION BETWEEN
LIVERPOOL AND GLASGOW.

FARES.—CABIN (including Steward's Fee), 125.; STEERAGE,
ss. Servants in Cabin, Full 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
.
~,,-1:. Steam-ships
*.ia,ll .%,, COMMODORE (Chartered) Capt. WHITE,
• lIIATo KiWW ELK Capt. HARDIE,
—",-.:3-4,- LYNX (new Steamer) Capt. MAIN.
FROM LIVERPOOL.
COMMODORE This Day, Jan. 31.. at 12, Noon.
COMMODORE Saturday, Feb. 4.. at 3, Afternoon.
COMMODORE Thursday, Feb. 9.. at 7, Evening.
COMMODORE Tuesday, Feb. 14.. at iii, Forenoon.
COMMODORE Saturday, Feb. 18.. at 2, Afternoon.
COMMODORE Thursday, Feb. 23.. at 7, Evening.
COMMODORE Tuesday, Feb. 28.. at 11, Forenoon.
Passengers are requested to take charge of their own
Luggage, as the Ship is not responsible in any way for its safety.
Horses, Cattle, Carriages, and all kinds of Vehicles shipped
at their Proprietors' risk.
T. MARTIN and BURNS and CO., 12, Water-street.
C. MAC IVER and CO., 12, Water-street.

STEAM BETWEEN LIVERPOOL AND GLASGOW,

'The Glasgow and Liverpool Royal Steam-
• packet Company's powerful Steam-ship
• Z,1•110.
PRINCESS ROYAL,
Captain CUMMING,
Is intended io sail as under, from CLARENCE DOCK,
LIVERPOOL:—
PRINCESS.... Thursday.. Feb. 2, at 1 o'clock, Afternoon.
PRINCESS.... Tuesday .. Feb. 7, at 5 o'clock, Afternoon.
PRINCESS.... Saturday.. Feb. 11, at 9 o'clock, Evening.
PRINCESS.... Thursday.. Feb. 16, at 1 o'clock, Afternoon.
PRINCESS.... Tuesday .. Feb. 21, at 3i o'clock, Afternoon.
PRINCESS.... Saturday .. Feb. 25, at 10 o'clock, Morning.
Freight of Bale and Case Goods, 20s. per Ton of 20 Cwt.
Goods from Manchester and the :Manufacturing Districts,
15s, per Ton.
Fares :—Cabin, 10s., Steward's Fee, 2s. ; Steerage, 58.
Servants in Cabin, Full Fare.
ROBERT LAMONT, 21, Water,street, Liverpool.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1854-01-31

IMPORTANT LNFORIVIATION:-MEDICAL
ADVICE. —73, RODNEY-STREET, LIVERPOOL. DR.
BRODIE, Member of the Royal College of Surgeons, London
and Paris, may be consulted at the above address on all cases
of Nervous Debility, Irritability, Trembling of the Hands,
Indigestion, Involuntary Blushing, Delusions of the Mind,
Depression of Spirits, &c., &c., whether produced by seden-
tary employment, residence in the tropics, or otherwise. Dr.
Brodie has also given a great portion of his time to the study
of Scorbutic, Skin, and other Diseases; his method of treat-
ment is very expeditious, and involves no actual restraint
either in diet or occupation.
Observe-72, Rodney-street: Private Entrance to Surgery,
43, Knight-street. Hours of attendance from Ten till Three,
and from Five till Nine. Sundays from Ten till Two.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1854-01-31

Mniteb estates.

LOADING NORTH-EAST SIDE WELI.INGTON DOCK.
"TAPSCOTT'S" LINE OF PACKETS
For NEW YORK.
Packet of the 3rd of February.
The splendid new first-class American Packet-ship
WILLIAM TAPSCOTT,
Captain BELL ;
1764 tons register ; coppered and copper-fastened;
buil' --nressly for the trade, and has proved herself to be one

au... expt ly
of the fastest ships in it. 'Will take g^oods to midnight of the
2nd February.—For terms of freight, &c. apply to
W. TAPSCOTr
Oldhall- and CO., Old Hall,
35, street.

TAPSCOTT'S AMERICAN PACKET OFFICES,
GENERAL OFFICE.. OLD HALL, OLDHALL-STREET.
PASSENGER OFFICE.. ST. GEORG'S-BUILDINGS,
REGENT-ROA D.E
The following
FIRST-CLASS PACKETS
will be despatched on their appointed days, as
tr
-
under :
For NEW YORK.

To sail.
DREADNOUGHT, SAMUELS 2500 tons.. This Day.
GARRICK, FOSTER
WM. TAPSCOTT (new), BELL 300 G tons.. 3rd Feb.
ARCTIC, J. ZEREGA 2000 tons.. 12th Feb.
ANTARCTIC, STOFER 2250 tons..
EMPIRE, ZEREGA 2000 tons..
3000 tons..
SHAMROCK (new), DOANE
ALBION (new)
RICHARD MOR.SE, Di NSMORE
KENNEBEC, SMITH
CENTURION, Coomns
EMMA FIELDS, CROWELL 2OOO tons..
CONSTELLATION, ALLEN
KOSSUTH, DAWSON 2250 tons..
2500 tons..
CAMBRIA, PERRY
UNDERWRITER, SHIPLEY 2500 tons..
A. Z., CHANDLER 1800 tons..
WEST POINT, MULLINER 2000 tons..
E. Z., HARTSHORNE lBOO tons..
ANDREW FOSTER' N HOLBERTO 9000 tons..
1800 SIDDONS, BRIGGS
CONTINENT, E. B. DR **
- tons..
R.
W. posThrivioND 2OOO tons..
ROSCIUS,
2200 tons..
COMPROMISE, ZEREGA
2000 tons..
JOHN RUTLEDGE,
EMERALD ISLE ( 0 \ r 2000 tons..
sll-w,, ',DANISH . tons..
BENJ. ADAmq T Ti
And succeeding Packets every Five Days.
For NEW ORLEANS.
HOUGHTON, COTTER 2OOO tons.. 6th Feb.
NORTHAMPTON, REED 2500 tons..
ADRIATIC, JACK 1500 tons..
For PHILADELPHIA.
TUSCARORA, TV RLEY 1232 tons.. 12th Feb.
ToNAWANDA, Ju'Lius 1300 tons..l2th March
SARANAK, DECAN 1000 tons.. 12th April.
WYOMING, DUNLEYY llOO tons..l2th May.
For BALTIMORE.
FLORA MACDONALD, MERRILL... 1800 tons.. _
SCOTIA , MICLEs N ................ 1600 tons..

d
The above Ships are of thelatragkeestevcelarsysp,arencelauctoimonmtaonpdrod.
by men of experience, who will
mete the health and comfort of the passengers during the
"Tifvea.persons who wish to be more
te rooms for families,
or p deposits of .€1 each, to
select, can at all times be had, and
secure berths, should be remitted, which shall have due
attention.
Drafts and Exchange for any amount, at sight onaNtNew
York, payable in any part of the United States, can
times be furnished to those who prefer this safer mode of
taking care of their funds.
Surgeons have free Cabin Passages by the above Ships.
For further particulars apply, post-paid, to
W. TAPSCOTT & CO.,Liverpool, and 7, Eden-quay, Dublin.
Agents for W. and J. T. TAPSCOTT and Co., New York.
TAPSCOTT'S ENIIGRANTS, GUIDE, sth Edition, can be
bad by remiting Six Postage Stamps.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1854-01-31

NEW MUSIC.

Sonato for the Piano-forte, by A. Saqui, is a
well elaborated piece of musical arrangement, in
which the theme is sustained through a succession
of brilliant variations. It is published by Hime
and Son, of Liverpool, and is got up with their
customary care and good taste.

JUVENILE DELINQUENCY.

INDEX TO FAMILIAR QUOTATIONS.

THE LIVERPOOL FREEMEN.

THE LIVERPOOL STANDARD, AND GENERAL COMMERCIAL ADVERTISER.

ORIGINAL CORRESPONDENCE.

TO THE EDITOR OP THE LIVERPOOL STANDARD.

Sin,—" A Reader," in your paper of last Tuesday, in
questioning my title to praise for my book of quotations
refers to one at page 85—" He who fights and runs away:
&c.," and complains that, although I give three quota-
tions, two from Butler and one from Goldsmith, some-
thing like it, neither of them is the one in question. In
this he is correct ; but, had the passage been in Butler, to
whom it has been generally attributed, I should have
given it. It is not, howveer, there. The quotation in
question is sometimes made as above, and sometimes as—
The cock that fights," &c., or—" The man that fights,"
&c., and under this latter title (in letter T), " A Reader"
will find the proper quotation, and the authority for it.
Again, " A Reader" refers to—" Hedges have eyes ;"
the heading should, strictly, have been—" Hedges have
eyes, and wails have ears," which is the form of the
quotation or proverb (whichever it is) that I have been
accustomed to, and the quotation from Swift is the
nearest to it that I have met with. The same remark
may be made with reference to—" Birds of a feather flock
together;' but the remarks of "A Reader," on this quo-
tation' are captious ; if " Birds will resort unto their
like," they flock together, and the figure in each quota-
tion I have given is perfect. I have not met with any
other authority on the subject.
The quotation touching—" A little learning," &e., and
" Drink," are quite correct, but are taken from different
editions of Pope, the one having the essay or criticism
divided into parts—the other not.
" A Reader " is informed that, notwithstanding the
alphabetical arrangement of the work, an index will be
given with the last number.
As I did not originally intend the collection for publi-
cation, I abstained from soliciting, for contributions.
With the exception of less than half-a-dozen quotations,
the whole is the result of my own reading.
Jan. 26, 1854. I am, your obdt. sent., J. C. G.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1854-01-31

NEW MUSIC.

Sonato for the Piano-forte, by A. Saqui, is a
well elaborated piece of musical arrangement, in
which the theme is sustained through a succession
of brilliant variations. It is published by lime
and Son, of Liverpool, and is got up with their
customary care and good taste.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1854-01-31

THE ORPITAY'S PRAYER.

WIIITEN AND COMPOSED BY GEORGE LINLEY, POR THB

COMMERCIAL TRAVELLERS' ORPHAN scnooL,

LET our grateful pray'rs ascend ;
He who marks the sparrow's fall,
He who proves the Orphan's friend,
Still extends his love to all !
Praise to Him, whose strong arm guides us
Through life's dark and thorny way,
Who, with bounteous band, provides us
Goodly blessings day by day.
Praise to God I

While with anxious hopes and fears
We God's boundless mercy share,
May each heart, in future years,
Still be thankful for His care.
May we, as through life progressing,
Walk in paths of peace and love;
Giving praise, for ev'ry blessing,
Unto Him who reigns above.

Praise to God !
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1854-01-31

diminution of income, and certainly with a great increas
of it. (Hear.)
The remaining business was simply formal. The ac-
counts were passed nem con. £lBB Bs. sd. was carried,
pursuant to the act, to the fund for contingent expenses.
Then came the resolution of the day, which was that a
dividend of £8 17s. per share be paid to each proprietor,
after the 16th of February, and a further sum of 3 guineas
a share to non-attending proprietors in lieu of the right
of nomination to the news-room for the current year.
The chairman explained that this was the same dividend
as last year. The motion was of course carried unani-
mously. Thanks were voted to the retiring auditors, and
Messrs. Bateson and Macrae appointed to the office. The
following gentlemen were appointed on the committee :
Messrs. Houghton, Banner, Ritson, C. W. Newman, and
Henry Newman. A vote of thanks was passed by accla-
mation to the committee for the past year, and also a vote
of thanks to the chairman. The meeting then broke up.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1854-01-31

TO CORRESPONDENTS.

THE PROTESTANT SOIREE.—In our report of the Hon. H. T.
Liddell's speech, the sentence " It is quite impossible to
steer that course," viz., between toleration and encourage-
ment, should have been, "It is not impossible,"—a mean-
ing obvious from the tenour of the rest of the speech.

83' We shall be happy, at all times, to receive communica-
tions on subjects of local or general interest.
Boors, &c., FOR REVIEW, may he left at Mr. C. Mitchell's,
Red Lion-court, Fleet-street, London, addressed "to the
Editor of the LIVERPOOL STANDARD," when they will be
forwarded and receive attention.

Letters addressed to the Editor should be accompanied by the
real name and address of the writer, not for publication,
but as a guarantee of good faith ' • this is indispensably re-
quisite in any statement of facts. The Editor wishes it to
be understood that he does not hold himself responsible
for the opinions or statements of his correspondents.

The ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION tO the LIVERPOOL STANDARD
is 20s. in advance—or 223. on credit.

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TUESDAY MORNING, JAN. 3l, 1854.

VIE QUEEN'S SPEECH.

THIS day (Tuesday) is fixed for the opening of
the Session of Parliament, and, agreeably to ancient
usage, HER MAJESTY Will, at two o'clock this after-
noon, proceed in state to the House of Lords, and
there deliver the speech which Her Ministers have
set down for her. The intense anxiety which pre-
vails in the public mind, as to the state of political
affairs with reference to the protracted dispute
between Russia and Turkey, the very equivocal
position which has been taken by the ABERDEEN
Ministry on the question, the threatened infliction
of a Reform Bill to unsettle the existing state of
the representative system, and the anticipated
break-up of the Coalition, have given to the opening
of the present Session (as we have before stated) a
degree of interest amounting to a state of excite-
ment to read the speech. We have therefore made
preparations for a copy at the earliest moment by
electric telegraph, and shall publish it in a
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1854-01-31

NEW MUSIC.

" UNE NUIT D'HlVER."—Nocturne for the
Pianoforte, composed by IGNACE GIBSON; in-
tended as a companion to " UNE NUIT D'ETE." the cele-
brated Nocturne by the same Composer, dedicated to THOMAS
BLAKE, Esq.
Also, by the same popular Composer,
"LE REV D'UN ENFANT" Ballade sans Paroles.
" TENDRESSE" Penske Fugitive.

London: JuLLIEN and Co., 214, Regent-street.
Price of each 25.

MADAME AMADET.

ANGEL FORMS SHALL GUARD THEE."
—LAND'S New Song, sung by this distinguished
Vocalist, is published by CRAMER, BEALE, and Co., 201,
Regent-street, London.—Price 28.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1854-01-31

REVIEWS OF BOOKS.

English Forests and Forest Trees. Historical,
Legendary, and Descriptive. London :N. Cooke.
At a time when, like the present, the English
forests are being so rapidly exterminated and
cleared away, a work recording their history and
original magnitude, together with the numerous
events of interest of wich they were either the
scene, or with which their history is intimately
connected, cannot fail to prove useful and exciting.
The volume before us, which is a very handsomely
got up one, does not lay claim to originality, but
it is entitled to praise scarcely secondary to that
of originality in such a work—it is distinguished
by industry judiciously applied, and a sufficient
amount of enthusiasm to ensure a painstaking in-
vestigation into a subject on which the author has
evidently thought much, and inquired greatly.
After a preliminary chapter or two descriptive of
forest scenery, its peculiarities, and the effects of
the varying seasons on its appearances and con-
ditions, as also on those of its inhabitants ; the
rights of English kings to forests, the connexion
of forests with druidical observances, and the laws
which regulated forestery under the Romans and
the Saxons, the author proceeds briefly to relate the
legendary history of some of the renowned " forest
monarchs," such as the " Winfarthing" and other
oaks, the most interesting of these " greenwood"
histories, however, being reserved for consideration
under treatment of the different forests of which
they formed the leading features. In discoursing
of the various forests, our author has been indus-
trious in collecting all the authenticated legends
connected with them, among which the life and
adventures of " Bold Robin Hood, and the gentle
maid Marian," form prominent subjects in dis-
cussing the extinct glories of Sherwood Forest.
What forest is there, however, which does not
afford chapters of local history, and volumes of
fireside gossip. Instead of dwelling on those with
which tradition has made most men acquainted,
we prefer giving an anecdote related of George 111.,
in the chapter treating of the New Forest. The
circumstances are in themselves particularly touch-
ing, and as illustrating the kind-hearted benevo-
lence and deeply-seated religious feeling of the
good old king, the narrative of the scene requires
no apology, and we offer none for it.