The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1840-02-25 00:00:00

TIIE STATE OF THE STREETS.

TO THE EDITOR OF THE LIVERPOOL STANDARD.
Sir,--Having read in your paper (many miles distant from
Liverpool) of the increase of. salary of your chief constable,
I did expect to find your streets at night orderly, but am
sorry to say I was much disappointed, and although I am
acquainted with many of the principal towns in the kingdom,
I have no hesitation in saying, I have, for the last three
nights, witnessed more immorality and indecency in your
town than in any other. The state of Dale-street, Chapel-
street, and Tithebarn-street, from the number of prostitutes
and other bad characters, is disgraceful; the language matte
use of by those parties is most revolting, and the streets are
almost impassable. On Saturday night last,, in Tithebarn-
street, I heard.women, prinCiPally Irish; shouting-to persona
on the opposite aide of .the street, in . language 'of the inqst
horrid and beastly description, (indeed so awful was it, that
it can never be erased from my memory,) and with impunity.
Your chief constable may be an efficient officer, but there
can be no doubt that he is a well-paid one, and such a, state
of things does not reflect much credit upon him or his assis-
tants. By giving these feW remarks publicity in your excel-
lent paper, you will oblige

A COMMERCIAL MAN.
Crooked Billet Inn, Exchange-street East,
24th Feb. 1840.

UNIVERSITY AND CLERICAL INTELLIGENCE.

OXFORD' FEB. 22.—Three scholarships are now vacant in
University College, and the election to fill them will be on
Friday, March 20; one of them is on the Bennett foundation
open to natives of the province of Canterbury, and the others
are open without limitation as to place of birth. Candidates
are required to present the usual testimonials in person to
the master on or before Monday, March 16. The examina-
tion will commence on the day following.
On Thursday. March 12, an election will he holden in
Pembroke College for an exhibitioner on Mr. Oate's founda-
tion ; candidates for which must not have exceeded the age of
19, certificates of which and of good conduct must be pre-
sented to the master or vieegerant on or before Tuesday, the
10th, when the examinaticn will begin.
Addresses have been unanimously agreed on, in convoca-
tion, to his Royal Highness Prince Albert, and to her Royal
Highness the Duchess of Kent, on the marriage other
Majesty.
The Rev. John Ashworth, of Brazenose College, has been-
approved of, in convocation, as one" of the classical cxamin.
ins masters. • -
Edward Wells Esq., &now of New College, has been
elected Radcliffe fellow, in the room of Dr. Hammick.
The Marquis of Downshire has been "pleased to appoint
the Rev. H. Randolph, of Balliol College, one of his domes-
tic chaplains.
The Lord Bishop of Hereford lisp instituted the Rev.
Richard Lane Free, of Christ Church, to the vicarage of
Manzel-Lacy, Herefordshire.

On Monday a public meeting was held at Salisbury, the
mayor presiding, at which it was resolved to take s
inaliiistiTuhritye,
steps for the formation of a branch railway from
to join the London and Southampton line between Stock-
bridge and Basingstoke, on the direct route to London.
MILDNESS OF THE SEASON.—FiDSIIIWIIite, Feb. L Q
.—The
mildness; the serenity, and the gentle and " shifting
winter,gales
~
appear to have virtually ousted the chilling blast of old
FiploeararaLs nce.
breath—
e
whose thraldom seems to have yielded to the genial
0f theexhala-
tions of spring. This is manifested by the ai.
1 modest floweret, claiming the protectiori of
on the semblance
by the throstle whistling a -benediction 9
()fan approaching spring—by the
unitingadhacphpoyirseasoii. in
th e e 1 emergigeneralng
:I t-
a jubilee on
proclaiming
might seem, however, that the
spring-like appearan Ce
is to be attributed to the openness and humidity of the past
wer in
and present month, and that a return of wintry weather to
again hold the little flo
of the joyous choristers embryo—to retard the carolling
and usurp the prerogative of the
forward
present seemingly
spring—may be anticipated.—
correspondent of the Loneaster Gazette.
VALUABLE DISCOVERY OF LEAD Oar,.—The neighbour-
hood of Minsterlc: and Pontesby, in Shropshire, was, on
Friday week, the scene of great rejoicing, in consequence of
a rich vein of lead ore having been discovered on the top of
one of the hills forming one of the Hiperstones, in that min-
ty. Avery
poor man was enclosing a little of the bill to
make a garden to a mud hut he had built ; and in digging a
ditch round it, he found some pieces of ore which, upon fur-
ther examination, proved to be a large vein of lead. It has
been opened to the depth of 12 yards, and there is 4 feet
thick of solid blue ore of very fine quality ; and in all proba-
bility, will prove a source of great wealth for ages' to corms. It
is said that the person who discovered it was so poor, that he
and his family had had nothing for some dais hut pout . • ,
and salt, and that when he saw the great body
.of i.vgaitia.o.llt.,
was so alarmed that' he did not know what to do ;` but 4fter•
a time, he went and informed the parties, Messrs. Cross' and
Walker, of Chester, who had taken a lease of those hills for
mining purposes and there is no doubt, from their known li-
berality, that he will be richly rewarded.

(Abridgedfrom the Glasgow Mail.)
In 'consequence of a requisition addressed to the Lord
Provh
ost, by about 130 noblemen and gentlemen connected
witthe West of Scotland, a meeting was held in the Assein-
bly-rooms, Ingram-street, on Tuesday last, for the purpose
' of taking.- measures to erect a memorial in thiS city comme-
morative of the eminent services rendered to his country by
his Grace the Duke of Wellington. At the hour appointed,
one o'clock, the spacious hall was completely crowded, by
gentlemen of the highest influence and standing in the West.
Out of the total number of 500 or GOO who were present, a
party of 50 or GO chartists took up a position in the centre
of the hall, and though of course they completely failed in
tripping up the heels -of this meeting, as they have done in
other eases, they nevertheless were snccessful in creating
some annoyance.. This, Perhaps, was beneficial after all, for
it had the effect of increasing the enthusiasm of the admirers
of the Great Duke in a commensurate; degree, and the burst
Alof applause which followed one of the biting hints of Sheriff
ison, addressed to the chartists, was perfectly thrilling :--
In what state would you have now been, (said he) if when
you had the national debt on your backs, you had had the
chains of France about your necks ?" Amongst those on the
platform and in other parts of the hall, were--the Ld. Provost,
his Grace the Duke of Hamilton, Ld. Belhaven, Ld. Kelburn,
Geo. Houstoun, Esq. M.P. for Renfrewshire, Col. Macin-
tosh. Capt. Anderson, Kirkman Finlay, Esq., W. M. Alex-
ander, of Sothbar, Sheriff Alison, Principal Msicfarlan, Dean
of Guild Browne, Jas. Reddie, Esq. Jas. Campbell, Esq. Jas.
Campbell, Esq, of Moore-park, Robt. Findlay Esq. Win.
Leckie Ewing, Esq. Robt. Dalglish„ Esq. A. S. Dalglish,
Esq. John Smith. vgst. Esq. Archd. M`Lellan, Esq. William
Brown, Esq. of Kilinardinny, Professor Jeffrey, - Win. Davie,
Esq. the Messrs. Baird of Gartsherrie, W. Campbell, Esq.
Esq. T. D. Douglas, Esq. John Pollok, Esq. William
Mathieson,Esq. J. R. Denniston, Esq. And. Macgeorge.Esq.
John Leadbetter, Esq., Alexander Morrison, Esq., C. D.
Donald, Esq., -&c., &c. We were delighted to observe on • the platform Major-General Sir Neil Douglas, K.C. 8., a
townsman of this city, a companion in arms in maay earn-
paigns and battles, and a personal acquaintance of the Great
Duke. The gallant veteran travelled a long journey in order
to be present on this interesting occasion.
Lectern of apology for absence were, we understand, re-
ceived from the Duke of Montrose, Sir W. M. Napier. Sir
Norman Lockhart, Jame; Ewing, Esq., of Levenside, Robt.
Monteith, Esq., younger of Carstairs (from indisposition.)

Lord Brougham will reside at Cannes, in the south of
France, where he has an estate, for about two months. in
order to recruit his exhausted strength.
Her Majesty will hold a court this day, at Buckingham►
Palace, to -receive the addresses of congratulation from the
universities of Oxford and Cambridge.
It is again said that African corsairs have been seen cruis-
ing off the coast of Spain. Three French ships of war have
been sent in pursuit of them. •
A portion of her Majesty's bride-cake has reached Dur-
ham ; and, as we have had the pleasure to taste this rarity, we
pronounce it without hesitation to be " a righte royale
daintie," which far surpasseth any compound of flour, sugar,
butter, eggs, currants, citron, and other fruits, that we have
ever before partaken of.—Durhanz Advertiser.
A letter from Trieste, in the Journal de Franeforl, says
that a short time since Madame Schoberlechner, a singer,
who enjoyed a high reputation. in Italy, became suddenly in-
sane in consequence of the disapprobation expressed by the
public on her appearing before them for the first time in the
character of Norma.

CANINE SAGACITY.—A few days. ago a Highland drover
was stepping on board a steamer at Port Glrsgow, and as he
was rather late, he only made his way into the vessel by
climbing over.the paddle-box. His dog was left behind, and
no sooner did the Highlander notice his loss than he set up a
" sad lament" for " my poor.dog Tray," in which he shared
the sympathy of the whole of the crew and passengers. From
Port-Glasgow to the Broomielaw the poor Celt was gloomy
and desponding, and the loss of his four-footed friend pressed
heavy on the man's spirits. Arrived at the place of debarka-
tion, the drover was amazed by seeing the dog that he had
lost and lamented, wagging his tail to him in token of wel-
come ; and upon investigating the matter, it appeared that
the brute had accompanied the steamer at her full speed, the
whole way up, on the south side, then crossed the Glasgow
Bridge, and scudded down to the landing-place, to meet its
master. The feet of the poor .aniraal were sadly cut up, but
this wasimatleouitto.4 great.exteut by the almost enthusiastic
reception of its ruaster.:-Glaiwou, Mail.
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IMPORTANT DISCOVERY.-A—
patent has lately been
granted by her Majesty to a gentleman residing near this
city, for producing a beautiful and sparkling wine resembling
the Foreign Champagne from the green stalk of the Rhubarb
plant grown in-England. We understand the plant is very
wholesome, and the quantity of wine to be made froth it is
immense—the annual produce of an acre of ground exceed-
ing one hundred and fifty hogsheads.—Bath Herald.
WARNING.TO WOULD-Be INSOLVENTS.-At the court for
the hearing of insolvent; debtors, on Wednesday last, at
Wakefield, before J. B. Bowen, -Esq., Elkanah Fearnley, of
Swamp, near Queen's-Head, stuff manufacturer, was op-
posed by Mr. Wasney on behalf of Mr. Joseph Dobson,
manufacturer, Halifax. It appeared, on examining Fearn-
ley and investigating the matter of his petition, that he had
neglected to.put in his schedule £l5l 1.45. received from a
house in Leeds. The court also found him guilty of selling
machines and goods at a great sacrifice, but the sale was
found not to be a real one, and, in fact, nineteen of his ma-
chines with some warps, &c., were proved to have been lately
in the hands of insolvent weavers. The insolvent was de-
fended by Mr. Dowes, but after a lengthened hearing the
court sentenced him to six months imprisonment, and ap-
pointed Mr. Dobson to be assignee of his estate. We hope
this will have some effect in putting a stop to such practices
which are now as numerous as they are disgraceful.
EXTRAORDINAY INSTANCE OF DEATH FROM FRIGHT.—
On Wednesday afternoon, as Miss Susan Shipley, a maiden
lady of independent fortune, residing at No. 28, Devonshire-
place, New-road, was enjoying a walk in the Regent's-Park,
a large dog, of the Newfoundland species, in a fit of playful-
ness, sprung up and put its paws in front of her. Such was
.the alarm created that she immediately fainted away and fell
upon the pavement. On recovery she gave her address and
was placed in a hackney ..ensLai, .nd conveyed to her residence.
On-her .arrival-she appeared much excited, and shortly after
getting within doors was seized with violent paroxysms and
fits. She continued getting gradually weaker, and medical
aid was called in, but in the course of a few hours she died.
Information of the occurrence has been forwarded to the
coroner, but no one has been found who saw the dog or the
deceased at the time the animal jumped up at her.
EXTRAORDIN ARV FAT Bum..—On the I Ith instant was
slaughtered by Mr. Edw. Tapp and Mr. John Phillpots, of
Leominster, the extraordinary hull, eight years old, fed on
grass, hay, and Swede turnips only, which won the prizes at
the Hereford and Gloucester Agricultural Meeting for 1839,
and which was bred by Mr. John Morris, of Stockton, whose
breed is so much appreciated. The weight per quarter of this
splendid animal was as follows :-455 lbs:, 452 lbs., 404 lbs.,
386 lbs. ; total, 1697 lbs., or 141 stone 5 lbs. ; being 35 stone
41-lbs. per quarter. The weight of rough fat was 16 stone,
and the head and tongue weighed 53 lbs.—Hereford Journal.
The increasing importance of the Moldavian and Walla-
chian ports of the Black Sea is shown by a statement pub-
lished in the Marseilles journals, from which it appears that
during 1839 no fewer than 294 ships, measuring together
74,868 tons, arrived at that port from the Black Sea; and
from Galatz and Brailow, which in 1837 sent only 13 ships of
2,456 tons, 71 ship of 11,958 tons were entered, being ten
more vessels than Egypt sent.

Rear-Admiral Sir John Louis has been appointed to the
command pro. tem. of the fleet, at Malta.
On Wednesday last, Sir Frederick Smith, one of the
Commissioners appointed to ascertain the most desirable line
for a railway into Scotland, arrived here, and has since been
Over sands, surveying the Morecambe Bay line. He leaves
to-day for Carlisle. Professor Barlow, another of the com-
missioners,: was expected, but he has not arrived.—Lan-
caster Gazette.

CANNING 'AND BROUGHAM.—The premier is said also to
have offered the place of chief baron of the exchequer to
Brougham, who refused it on the ground that it would pre-
vent him sitting in parliament. " True," was the reply,
" but you will then he only one stage from the woolsack.'
" Yes," returned Brougham, " but the horses will then be
off."

.It has occasioned some surprise. that the Bishop of Car-
lisle should have been !named at Marlborough House, and
not in a church. This savours too much of Lord John
Russell's broomstick marriages ; ,nor is it really one of the
highest dignitaries of the church the person whom we should
expect to see turning his back upon the sacred edifice on such
an occasion.

The conservatives of the county of Dublin are up and
stirring, in anticipation of an election. A requisition has
been got up, and is already numerously signed, calling upon
J. H. Hamilton, of Sheep Hill, Esq., and Captain Thomas
E. Taylor, of Ardgellan Castle, to offer themselves as candi-
dates, because the present members do not represent the
interests and opinions of the majority of the constituency.
For the following net amount of the receipts of the post-
office for nearly two centuries, we are indebted to the
Mirror :

1653 ......£10,000
1663. 21,500
1674. 43,000
1718. 64,050
1724. 96,339

1746. £88,323
1774....
1779:
1817. 1,353,601
1838. 1,659,553

AN ACTIVE MAN.—Lord Broughton arrived at Paris at
One o'clock in the morning, went to bed, got up at nine,
went out at ten, paid visits till dinner time, dined at the
Rocher de Cancale, attended the opera, thence went to the
ball at the Hotel de Ville, after which he proceeded to the
Lel masque at the opera, and started at five in the morning
for Frujes.
A weaver of Levoncourt in the Meuse," says a local pa-
per, " who had of long enough married to have several
imagined that an improper connection existed be-
tweenwite and an old man of 78 ! Meeting-with his
children,
his
supposed rival a few days ago at a public house, the weaver
abused.tbe old man, and threatened him with such violence
that he'd:tipped down dead with terror. The weaver, in his
passion, hastened home, and finding his wife occupied in
milking their cow, seized a mattock, and killed her at one
blow with it. He then rushed to the house, caught up a
ra,er, and cut his own throat before one of his 'sons, who was
witness to both fatal acts, could prevent him."
LIE DUKE.—The.Duke of 'Wellington is so much better,
that it was not thought necessary by his medical attendants
to publish any bulletin yesterday. We are happy to learn
that her majesty has sent to inquire after the duke's health.
Prince Albert sent his private secretary, Mr. Seymour, on
the same mission, and the Duke of Saxe Coburg called in
person. Her majesty the Queen Dowager has manifested
the most anxious interest on the occasion of the nuke's late
illness, and has sent to inquire daily at Ansley House. Co-
lonel Cowper, from her Royal Highness the Duchess of Kent,
called on Wednesday, and also vast numbers of the leading
nobility and gentry.—Tirnes of Friday.
A -LAPLAND WITCH.—I lay once more on the floor of a
Lapland fisher Man's hut on the way, cooked some reindeer
tongues for supper. The owner was out, and the place was
tenanted only by a hag that realised all my ideas of a sorce-
ress, ready to raise a storm or sell a wind. Her face, dark
brown and wrinked, from the combined action of dirt, smoke,
and hard weather, showed her to be of the genuine Semi
breed. Her chin was peaky, and, with her sharp prominent
cheek bones, formed a well-defined triangle. Her hair was
concealed beneath a red cloth cap, which terminated in what
resembled a hOrse's hoof turned upwards; and a belt studded
with silver stars confined round her waist a moudda, from
which the hair was worn off in front, and which displayed
a shining surface, polished by the frequent wiping of her
hands. In the corner of the room something moved, but
whether dogs or children, or both, the uncertain light from
the hearth did not allow me to distingush, and the smell that
pervaded the whole place did not invite a.closer inspection
of that particular spot. Not speaking anything
but her
native language, she spared me the witchery of her tongue ;
but seeing my raw victuals, she brought me a small frying-
Pan and wooden ladle, taking the precaution to lick the latter
by way or ridding it of grease. As the savoury smell of the
thawing.meat became perceptible, a dozen half-starved dogs,
v. . A battle ensued for
something like those of the Esquitnaux, .crowded round me,
111 W pyo:itinpu:id my food alternate)
much voracity,
)vt'''hethei
voraeit and seemed
the remains, and each showed so mine
*fp kinyed.o it beean
Inthe meantime
.would not"ile,iioar one
ith moss collected and stacked for
. the deer xiire...inipplied'w
another by mistake.
Winter use by the people. When .they were refreshed, I put
a silver coin into the hand of the dame, which brought a
horrible grin on her features. I bide her adieu.—Dillon';
keknd and Lapland.