The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1846-03-17 00:00:00

COTTON MARKET.-MONDAY.

The uncertainty of the precise intelligence per Cambria
steamer, prevented an extensive business being done on Satur-
day. This morning the market opened with a very animated
and ,rood demand, almost entirely from consumers, and fully
6000 bales have been sold, at the extreme prices of last week ;
in some instances rather better offers were made, and rejected.
The generality of holders showed their. stocks freely, and were
disposed to meet the demand in a liberal spirit. The better
qualities of American descriptions, with Surats and Brazils,
commanded more attention, and throughout the day a firm
tone prevailed.

Our readers will percaive, in our advertising columns,
a notice of two sermons to be preached in St. Michael's
Church. Pitt-street, on Sunday next, by the Rev. Am-
brose Dawson, formerly minister of St. Michael's.
These sermons are to be preached on behalf of the South
Church of England Schools, which have been recently at-
tached to St. Michael's Church. We need not remind
our readers of the great principle these schools were esta-
blished to maintain, or of the pecuniary liberality mani-
fested by our fellow-townsmen on that occasion. The
history of their origin, as well as their intrinsic value to
the poor of the neighbourhood, give them special claims
to support, which we trust will be acknowledged by liberal
contributions after the sermons next Sunday. We are
glad to see that the Rev. A. Dawson, so universally es-
teemed and valued in Liverpool, is to preach on the above
occasion. We make no doubt but that numbers, who
formerly derived benefit from his faithful ministry in St.
Michael's, will avail themselves of this opportunity to
hear his voice once more, and will be glad to testify, by
their presence at the sermons, their value for schools
where more than 500 children are receiving a scriptural
education, and their affectionate remembrance of one so
much beloved as Mr. Dawson. We understand that
hymns suitable to the occasion will be sung, in which the
school children will take part.

IMPROVEMENTS.—We have recently had occasion to
notice the extensive alterations that have been made in
the premises of Mr. Briscoe, of Oldhall-strect, in order to
meet the growing wants of the northern end of our town,
and it is with pleasure we refer to his advertisement an-
nouncing the opening of another branch—the bonnet de-
partment—which, while it serves as a convenience in
supplying the demands of the thoroughfare, fully illus-
trates the importance that is now to be attached to that
portion of our good old town. The bonnet stock is en-
tirely new, and tl.e room is excellently and conveniently
fitted from design, that reflect no ordinary credit on Mr.
Briscoe and his talented corps. It is worthy a visit from
our fair readers.

SOLITDERN AND TONTETD HOSPITAL.—On Sunday
evening last, after a sermon in St. Andrew's church, by
the Rev. T. Nolan, the sum of £6l was collected in aid
of the funds of the above institution. The rev. gentleman
preached a most impressive discourse from the 35th verse
of the 11th chapter of St. John—" Jesus wept." The
liberality of the collection will be enhanced when we state
that the congregation were only apprised of it during
morning service on that day. By reference to our adver-
tising columns it will be perceived that the same cause is
to be advocated by the same preacher in St. Anne's
Church, Aigburth, on Sunday morning next. It may not
be generally known that the existing accommodation in
this hospital has been found quite insufficient to meet the
increasing demands made upon it, and so we are glad to
learn that arrangements are concluded for its enlarge-
ment, and the work is to be proceeded with at once. This
furnishes another strong claim upon public sympathy and
support. The rev. preacher. who has been the honorary
chaplain to this hospital from the commencement, is
intimately acquainted with its details, as well as deeply
interested in its success, and no doubt his appeal will be
generously responded to.

CHEAP Mu-sic —We have been highly pleased by the
inspec ion of Duncombe's cheap music, at the establish-
ment of Mr. John Connor, stationer, 66, London-road.
It is of a refined and intellectual class, and comprises
pieces of a religious, sentimental. patriotic, and joyful
character. It is published, too, in a style suitable for
the drawing-room, and at such a low price as to render its
posses:. ion
within
the reach of the humblest artisan. The
advancing intelligence of the age has created a desire
among the working classes to avail themselves of the sof-
tening charms of this delightful science, and they have re-
peatedly shewn their appreciation of the finest and best of
our musical compositions—a fact demonstrated by the
continued success of the " Saturday Evening Concerts"
in this town. To improve this taste, and to carry these
refined enjoyments to the firesides of all, was a desire long
indulged. This feeling has at length been realised, by the
introduction of Duncombe's " Music for the Million,"
for the sale of which we are happy to find Mr. Connor is
appointed agent, than whom we are persuaded there could
not be made a more judicious selection. To the bumbler
classes of society this must prove a peculiar boon, who
are too often allured to scenes of dissipation; but the re-
membrance
membrance of innocent pleasure would

his mind
With tenderest thoughts—would" bringthrill around his knees
The rosy children he has left behind,
And fill each little angel eye
With speaking tears that ask him why
He wandered from his home for scenes like these?"
We are glad to learn that there has already been an im-
mense demand, and we anticipate the happiest results
from its dissemination.
Perhaps the most important case at the Liverpool As-
sizes, should a true bill be found, will be that of the fore-
man of the Hawarden Ironworks, on a charge of man-
slaughter, arising out of the bursting of the tank at the
Liverpool and Harrington Waterworks.

March 17, 1846.

LATEST INTELLIGENCE.
(Dr EXPILLSS.)

LONDON CORN EXCIIAN3E.—FESIT/wAY.
The arrival of English and foreign wheat during the pit
week was considerable, bat the show of English to this daY
market was only modenite, and a further advance of A
Is. .1!'s"
qr. was realized on fine pick samples, and other decriptip_
supported fully the currency of this day week. Foreign a slow
sae at late rates.
and
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We have a liberal supply of English and foreign oats,,
about half-a-dozen Irish vessels have got up since alli:
English are more in request, being comparatively, cileai
than other sorts, and interfere with the sale of Irish, in which
no improvement could be established.
Other grain in fair consumptive request, without any quota'
ble change in value.

SMITHFIELD CATTLE MARKET.—YsvrEnnAv.
The supply of home-fed beasts on offer this morning 'was/.
moderate, but of full average quality. The dead markets bon
dull, and the attendance of buyers limited, the Beef trade
in a very sluggish state, and in some instances the quotations
were in favour of the buyers, the highest figure for the best
Scots being 4s 4d per 81b.
The numbers of sheep were again small, yet the Mutton trial
was dull, at a decline in prices of 2d per 81b.
Lambs moved off steadily, at from 5s 8d to 7s per 81b. ,
In calves very little was doing, yet last week's prices
supported.
The ork trade was inactive, at previous figures.

It is said that the eldest son of Lot d Francis Egerton
will shortly be united to the fourth daughter of Ain
Cawdor. and niece to the Duchess of Buccleugh.
The West London Railway is finally leased to the Dun;
don and Birmingham Company, who, with the Gtes
Western, have introduced a bill for the improvement i
the line, and its extension to the Thames.
At Lambeth Police-office, on Saturday, a Mr. 0042
was fined £2O, for that he, as one of the promoters ortra
Grand Junction, Great Western. and South Vtrestn'"
Railway. had neglected to register the company.
_„
The Churchman, a wrong tractarian paper, gravely Y.:
cuses the Bishop of -Calcutta of hiving (in a semen
preached by him at Clifton) repeatedly employedPfl). .t'w
" unnecessary," "forced," and " offensive" term
Meant."
In the Vice-Chancellor's Court, on Saturday, the in•
junction to re=train Mr. W. Jackson from negociatia%
the bill for £2,500 was dissolved. It appeared that ?to
Jackson had no intention of negociating the bill, and tri,
plaintiff's counsel admitted that the proceedings had Q
ginated in a mistake.
We do not know which would have seemed mnrel.
credible to our ancestors in the fens, whether travelling,
through them at the rate of 30 miles an hour, or that %all
should be six inches high, and hoed on the 23rd of
bruary ; the litter we are credibly informed was the co"
on a piece of laud belonging to Mr. Wm. Neal, of Bin"
meth.—Burp Post.

IMPORTANT LEGISLATION.—The legislature of gel;
tucky are discussing the question of bowie-knives, ea
whether a tax shall be levied on persons wearing wie
it is also proposed to levy a tax on " goalies," whichiw,
seems, is the American term for a long beard; and aej
other legislator has gravely proposed that ladies' basti
shall be charged with a high duty when over four label
in diameter.
CORN IN BOND.—We learn from a parliamentary of
turn that on the twelfth ult. the number of importers;
foreign corn was 617. The quantity of Rheat in bond
that day was 1,117.071 qtrirters and 6 bushels ; bsricei
8,912 quarters and 3 bushels ; oats, 88.327 quarters and
bushels ; pease, 4,805 quarters and 6 bus hel., ,• bean;
9.455 quarters and 2 bushels ; Indian corn, 43,248 Oar,
ters and 4 bushels ; wheaten flour, 703,961 cwt. 2
of 90 be
ters and 12th.; and oatmeal, 668 cwt. and 231 b. 'I.,
largest importer of wheat held, on the 12th Febrolr'i
66,652 quarters and 1 bushel, and appears No. 468 111
list.
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Mr. Whiteman has erected two new Billiard Tahles.—See:ifiAilt g
The Hutchinson family give a concert on Wednesday evc-
next. /kir.
800 STEALlNO.—Yesterday a man was fined e 5 by
.4,
Rushton, for stealing a dog belonging to Mr. Parkin"
bridewell-keeper.
Wa would recommend our friends who are in want to Po
chase property, or rent houses, to call on Mr. Williams' .
Ranelagh-street.
The Observer says that the general commercial scheme
be carried in the Lords by a majority of from twenty-Dl'
thirty.
The Privy Council have granted to Mr. Woodcroft, of olio
cheater, an extension of six years, for the exclusive use
patent screw propeller. of
ROYAL AM PH ITHEATRIL—Mezeppa, or the Wild ilr°Ise ogli-
Tartary was produced last night at this Theatre—andr Alfa°
out was creditably played—The excellent stud of ho"-- •
all brought into action.
apples
The Dev, shin

Devonshire Cider, owi g to the abundant crop of arbe'
during thelate season, is this year exceedingly fine. It wp.eadi
seen by Mr. Michelmore's advertisement that he has :1
received a consignment, which is fully a month earlie,. ~0
.
usual.
ctiorli
On Saturday, the Master of the Rolls granted an injnnlls
on the application of Messrs. Darcey, owners of cotton nl,
and water courses near Liverpool, to restrain the Livertif
Wigan, and Bolton Railway Company from constructing w
ra contract over the plaintiff's land.
The for erecting the 112 arches on the Bury
extending from Great Howard-street towards Walton, liar the
taken by Messrs. S. and J. Holme and Mr. M'Cormac
or)
former executing the brickwork, and the latter the stonfretors
It does not therefore appear that these eminent conti:orial
deem the threatened strike among the workmen of In'
moment to their interests.
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SHORT SUPPLY OF PROVISIONS ON SHIPBOARD.
_1
Captain Byrom, of the ship Irene, was summoned n did
the magistrates by one of his seamen on the ground that, t:lvocier
not supply lime juice and vinegar to the extent required undid
did
the provisions of the Act of Parliament. The defendant he
not deny that the supply might be deficient, but stateLl.too"t; he
had siven proper directions to the steward on the su J lainart,
considered the charge had been got up by the coluFnoioroi
from malicious motives. Mr. Rushton inflicted the Co'e. ,
.#5, but under the circumstances mitigated it to
't
2 sitesrdal .;
DINNER AT GLEAVE'S HOTEL, WOODSlDE.—Yl'pntdinne'
laobnintihtnhebeeer,r,oe.ocfrtgtihoe
xynithloeofms
tam
oinfsea,,tt.h(iblsoimlr•in.aeritidc.icataonnbdel fivtge 'lir,
occasionpt err ro vi d° eni
which is on an entire new construction, and at w•
any less number of persona can play is the inve.ich enigbtliFo4
once, Dunbib " Mr. Gleave, and Las been manufactured by Mr.
this town. It is exceedingly massive in appearanee.e,en,
SAVAGE FEROCITY.—A horrible instance of du i"i;pers'
bowie-knife slaughter is recorded in the Washington ,
and Gnu we
The parties are rival editors of Richmond papers,
__s bo.,
come involved in a quarrel of the pen, which afterwat7;_ „sot:
of more serious charecter. A duel was proposed, and.tiL:',ol:
met, the one armed with a six-barrelled revolving.PlSW and
sword-cane, the other with a pistol of like description!, fort}
bowie knife. They commenced firing at the distancesTithota,!
paces, and are said to have each discharged five barrelt.7,,fi;
hitting one another. They then rushed upon each 0111;100 }.
their reserved weapons. One was hacked in the face otl;er cif
the breast with the sword-cane of his Aippopent ; the
killed, his abdomen being cut open. The victor enter or,
ington in triumph, after performing his bloodthirsty an
cious slaughter.
Pi:crif
THE ENGLISH SCHOOL SOCIETY IN FitANca.— ow,
before us the first report of this society, the object of oto the
as stated in an advertisement elsewhere, is to pronsenti§
religious instruction of English labourers and their fainille.ore,,e
French railways. The institution is patronised by the uf
of France and England, the Queen Dowager, several of tel
l
4,0
highest dignitaries of the church, &c. The claims
.c,
society are strong on the christian and benevolent P'n
this country, and especially on those of our countorroiel
hold shares in the French railways.. T. Brassey,Egtsoialit
of this locality, but now of Rouen, is the treasurer, and u „„. foo
subscribed 2500 francs. Many of our townsmen .rty
townswomen have also been liberal donors. The soclien 04,1' ,
already four schools in active operation. These allow trs,:eif
flexion with " the National society" in London, froln,ince t"ef,
ing schools of which all the masters are supplied. spit'
commencement upwards of 900 children have been e tel
many of whom, before in total ignorance, have tn-rifie.
progress. They receive a scriptural education on thePstaglP
of the Church of England, both on week days and en-
Adults are taueht in the evenings.
nticel
SPLENDID .NORAVING.—We had occasion to 1,. p••
siderable time ago, the superb painting, by Salte:fsf a;cere'
Waterloo Banquet at Apsley House," when on
Grundy s, Church-street, and have now to state toLi
on Saturday, gratified by an inspection of the splen"; ire cars
ing taken from it by W. Greatbach. The picturr,,i ottof.
remind our reader, comprises portraits of the prine arithe
engaged in the battle, every one of whom sat to i 1 ,t., to
We have also portraits of his late Majesty Wm. II
Prince of Orange; now King of Holland. Without
deteriorate from the high merits of the painting,
_7O pl;h3,,
that the engraving will probably be preferred by 117 s'oicgo;
from its being relieved from the over-gorgeous a"coloorj is
(though, in the painting, unavoidable) monotonoiA siye)sn
the searlet uniforms d olden decorations. eipte
ci P
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inches by 26, (perhapsan the g
largest ever before at!ni
ac, ;nIC!
the artist has preserved throughout, with admirtlio`inclilie
%;
the features and vraisemblance of every figure—of ke.
are in all no fewer than 81, exclusive of the ladies, of the 'it
the finest line style thronghona; and some idea when ,iff°
and labour bestowed upon it may. be conceived „pooohere,
stated that the able artist was anxiously engagf- toll° ittleC;
nearly six years! There is a peculiar delicacy iidoivdit',
such is required, and a boldness and master of s The Vo
these constitute effect, which are truly lY; to co rA
naturally and admirably distributed. To see it !!,, the -or
but those of tender consciences may compronii.n.s on se-
frailty by a purchase, which they may accomPh
and comparatively moderate terms, for proofs Urj...!.•-•