The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1838-02-20 00:00:00

EDINBURGH AND GLASGOW RAILROAD.

We have very great pleasure in laying before our readers the
following extract of a letter from London, relative to this rail-
way—a project likely to do more for Scotland than all the laws
which have been placed on the statute book, on her behalf,
since the union :

V••"
LONDON, FEE. 16, 1838.—The select committee of the
[louse of Commons on standing orders, to whom the report of
the sub-committee, declaring non-compliance with the standing
orders, was referred. have had this important measure before
them; and hive this day decided—` That the parties he permitted
to proceed with this bill on proving to the committee thereon that
a DEPOSIT of ten per cent, on the amount subscribed is made,
and that the committee do report bow far' such order has been
complied with."
It is scarcely necessary to add, that the promoters of the bill
regart this decision as a triumph, fer it is well known how ex-
ultingly the opponents of the measure considered the difficulties
arising from the new standing orders as quite insurmountable.
The decision of the select committee will place this bill precisely
as it stood when the death of William IV. suddenly put an end
to its pi ogress in the 1-louse of Lords.

CUSTOMS' REGULATION'S.

TO THE EDITOR OF THE LIVERPOOL, STA.NI).4RD.

Stu,—Can you • inform me in what way Mr: Councillor
Blackburn obtained a situation in the Customs. of Liverpool for
au Irishmen name!! Menagit, who formerly kept a bacon shop
in Scotland-place? This man is upwards of forty years of age,
and the Customs' regolations prohibit any person obtaining
a commission alter he has attained the age of thirty years.—l.
am, &c., A CONSTANT !WADER.

[Perhaps some of our correspondents can furnish au answer
to the above question.—E. L. S.]

TO THE EDITOR OF Till? LIVERPOOL ST.AIND.AMD.

St beg, through the medium of your, journal, to call the
attention of my liftither merchants to Mr. Rowland Hill's
scheme foi Postolfice reform, and to suggest that a meeting be
called, as soon as practicable, to consider the expediency of
petitioning, parliament on so imoortant a quest inn.-1 am, &c.,
A LIVERPOOL MERCHANT.
Water-street, Feb. 17th, 1838.

PREFERMENT.—The Lord Bishop of Chester has appointed
the Rev. T. B. Ingham, Curate of Sm!Web, to the living of
Congleton, vacant by the resignation of the Rev. C. B.
Hodges, M.A.

COt•CSE OF LECTIRES AT ST. ANOVEVV'S CHUI:CH.—We
understand the Rev. H. M'Neile will deliver the lecture to-
morrow evening. The subject is baptism. •
On Monday last, a number of hOusei, the property of Mr.
John Cattiu, situated in Vauxhall-road, at the corner of Crow-
ther-street, were entirely stripped of the lead from the cornicing
and ridging of the roots. A similar depredation was also com-
mitted lit,t week on some premises, the property of the same
gentleman situated at the south end of the town. This does
not speak much for the vaunted vigilance and efficiency of the
new police, since such depredations as these must require a very
considerable time in committing them.
SCAGLIOLA.—An advertisement will be found in another
part of this day's paper, announcing the establishment of a
scagiiola manufactory. The specimens we have seen of Mr.
Jones's manufacture are beautiful in the extreme, and equal to
the finest marble or phorphory. We understand that the pillars
for the Royal Bank, now in progress of election, are being
made of this material.

DISTRESSED POOII.—ST. JUDE'S CHURCH. —On Sunday last,
she Rev. Hugh M`Neile, at the close of his sermon. after statini,
the expenditure in bread. coals, and potatoes, of the collection
made in his church three weeks ago, amounting to a •hundred
and eleven pounds, reminded his congregation of the continued
distress inevitably consequent upon the continued severity of
the weather; and said, that although he could not solicit another
collection front pew to pew, he would give them the opportunity
of adding to their contributions in plates held at the doors. The
congregation tesponded to the affectionate appeal of the minis-
ter, and left £Bl 2s 4d on the plates.
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THE ROYAL AMPHITHEATIIE.—Last evening Mr. Bates,
the spirited manager of this theatre, took his benefit and had,
we are glad to learn, a very excellent house. Mr. Bates fully
desei Yes his success, for he lacks in no exertion to obtain it. A
new piece is announced for this evening, entitled " Crichton,".
which has been written for, and is brought out by Mr. Bates, at
considerable expense.
L [ma w's Palloaama.—Now that the panorama has be-
come more generally known in the town it begins to attract
good attendancies. The panorama is divided into three sets of
tiews; one set represents the adventures and travels of Captain
Ross in the Polar regions; the second set, views of the holy
City of Jerusalem; and the third the Boulevards of Paris and
Fieschi firing the Infernal Machine. All these views are on a
very large scale, and are splendidly painted and got up. A
number of Esquimaux dresses are also to be seen. On the
whole, the exhibition is a must pleasing one, and the gratifica-
tion is of easy attainment.
THE CATHOLIC CHARITY BALL.—Last evening, gleam-mai
ball, for the benefit of the Female Orphan House, and other
catholic charities, was held at the Town Hall- .We ale glad to
announce, for the sake of the objects of the charity, that the
ball was exceedingly well attended, the campany being more
gst the more distin-
guished!) m r numerous
visitors
neit%iscinia"nd Viscountess Moly-
i"tre
were
Ln(e)r,d,yAel,r,siy.
neux, the lady patroness with a large party from .Cro-.:teth,
Sir Wm. Powell and party, &c.. Sze. The company for the
most part, was composed of the principal gently and merchants
of the town and neighbourhood, and the attendance of so large
a majority of protestants in support of the catholic charities is
another bright example of protestant toleration, liberality, and
truly catholic. charity. CarriageS began to set down soon after
8 o'clock, and continued to do so without intermission till after
We understand upwards of 1000 tickets were disposed of.
Mr. Hornbill's .quadrille band was in attendance, and played
during the evening, many favourite and new pieces. Dancing
was kept up till a late, or rather early hour, the ball passing off
very delightfully.
T„„ LIVER THEATRE.—The steady wzertinns of the lessee
of this theatre to Secure good and respectable houses, by conti-
nually bringing forward attractive novelties,
well got up, and
performed by a clever company ofcomedians, are beginning to
be appreciated by the public.. We know not where an hour of
mote rational eni4iptieol can lie obtained than within the walls
of this Nile theatre. Toe visitor is sure to see a good drama,
well got tip, and cleverly performed it: all its parts. There is
always also that other requisite to enjoyment, a comfortably
tilled house; we know nothing calculated so soon to drive an
individual nom a theatre as the cheerless aspect of empty
benches. Last evening we were much pleased with a new
version of the drama of " Rory. O'Nlore," which was here
brought out. We know not Which the most to admire Mr.
'Raymond's natural and clever representation of Ibiry 0' .11ore,
or mi.. Thompson's De Webilein, the French brandy merchant,
which was an admirable performance. We never saw a fitter
piece of dramatic acting. \I r. Howard, us Send's, the Captain
of Yeomanry, was' as amnsing, as usual. Miss Maturin also
played Kai/dee-a very fairly. She pnssPSSPS a fine figure. a
good appearance, and a good voice, and with care will make a
clever actress. -She must endeavour, however, to eschew as
much as possible, a slight affectation of manner into which she
is apt to fall. Nothing is so charming, whether on the stage or
-in real life, as unaffected simplicity of manner; affectation is
always seen through, and when seen through, t he atrecied party
is invariably iam,hed at or despised. Mrs. Raymond was as
lively and chat-loin!" as ever, in an amusing interlude called
" Lessons for Livers..' 11'he lie,fitrinAnc,s eonchried with a
clever -Pantomime, entitled " Harlequin Little Bopeep," in
which the usual number of laughable incidents were intro-
duced. and several good scenes taken from Liverpool and its
neighbourhood.

DUCHY OF LANCASTER, FEB. I2.—The Queen has been this
day pleased to appoint William Blundell, of Crosby Hall, Esq.,
to he sheriff of the county palatine of Lancaster, for the year

eusuit4f.

ALLOWANCE TO WITNESSES.—The ends of justice in this
country are likely to suffer most materially by a recent resolu-
tion of the magistrates assembled in county court at Preston.
The al!owance to witnesses attending the assizes on the crown
side has hitherto been 7s. 6d. per day, but we understand that
the magistrates have determined it shall be reduced for the fu-
ture to ss. per day. The alteration will have the effect of de-
terring many witnesses from appearing against prisoners in
cases which are likely to be sent to the assizes, and the ends of

justice will be proportionally frustrated.
MOST SEASONABT.E BKNEVOLENCE.—The. well-known libe-
rality of Lord Francis Egerton has again been manifested, by
directions having been given to the principal agent at Worsley,
to distribute amongst the needy.of the tenantry one hundred
tons of coals. At this inclement season a more suitable dona-
tion could not hare been made; its value was enhanced by the
coals having been gratuitously carted to the very doors of the
recipients. In addition, several poor widows, and families
wherein sickness and old age prevailed, have been supplied
with flannel, from a fund left by Lady Francis Egerton prior to
I her departure from Worsley. Under the patronage of her lady-
ship a Ladies' District Visiting, Society has been formed, for
visiting the cottages of the poor, the good effects of which are
already manifested in the domestic and moral improvement of
the visited, who receive with much kindness the attention of
their More opulent neighbours. Such examples are above all
praise, and elicit from us that well-known sentence to all the

wealthy of our land, Go and do ye likewise."—Manchester
Courier.

THE ViAtiucT OVER THE WEAVER,—We have much plea
sure in drawing attention to a splendid line engraving, just
published by Messrs. Wrightson and Webb, of Birmingham, of
this magnificent work of art. The Dutton Viaduct. as manv of
our readers are probably aware, is the most stupendous work
of the kind in this kingdom, consisting of 20 arches, each of GO
feet span, the height to the top of the parapet 73 feet, and its
entire length over the vally of the Weaver 14(X) feet. Being
situated in a rich colintry, and surrounded by picturesque
scenery, if forms a beautiful landscape. The engraving, which
is on steel, is finely executed from a picture by Creswick. an
artist of distinguished abilitY; anal is of large dimensions. Micas
get her as a work of art it is highly creditable to time taste and
talent of the parties en,aged upon it ; and we have no doubt
its merits will be highly appreciated! by the public. We tecom-
wend it to the notice of our reedets, not merely sis an etiyrav-
ing deservin, of nubile patronage, but as a memorial of the
accomplishment of one, of the greatest and most important pub-
lic works resulting from modern British enterprize-Mdotches-
,er CURriiin