The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1838-10-19 00:00:00

nieci by robbery of fire-arms and threatening notices,
and one of the malicious destruction of a large quart-
tity of corn by fire. The provincial joutnals received
since our last contain nothing more hideous than an
attempt to burn a family alive in their own dwelling-
house—the burning of a quantity of coin (the produce
of eight acres of land)—the robbery of fire-arms—and
a simple robbery attended by a simple outrage."
This is certainly a delightful country to "sleep in
with the doors unbolted !" All these atrocities took
place in the single county of Tipperary, and within the
space of a few days. Truly Mr. Ashton Yates has a
peculiarly Irish notion of tranquillity.
Mr. Yates's palaver about the safe employment of
British capital in Ireland is arrant nonsense. On this
subject we need only refer to the barbarous conduct of
the "savages" of Ireland towards the gentlemen who
some time since attempted to establish a fishery i❑ that
country.

CAUTION.--We have been requested to caution the public
against a female who has for some time past been making
the circuit of the outskirts of the town, and practising an
imposition upon those who were charitably disposed, by pre-
senting the cards of different ladies, and representing that
she had been desired by such ladies to call and ask assistance
to prosecute her journey to Jersey. She has already been
to Birkenhead, Woodside, and Everton, where, we under-
stand, she has collected a considerable sum of money, and is,
no doubt, somewhere in the neighbourhood at present.
THE STEAM-SHIP LtvEnpoor.—This splendid vessel will
sail to-morrow, (Saturday,) on her first voyage fur New
York, and we understand that nearly all her berths are
engaged. Mr. John Van Buren, son of the President, will
take his passage in her.
LAUNCH OF AN IRON SHlP.—Yesterday, the first iron
ship built in Liverpool, was launched from the building yard
of Messrs. Jackson, Gordon, and Co., the builders,
neat the Potteries. As a model this ship is a beautiful thing.
She has somewhat of the American build about her bows,
has great breadth of beam, and a fine run. With the excep-
tion of her decks, she is entirely built of iron. She is 271
tons old measurement, 2-Ift. 6in..breadth of beam, 13ft. lOin.
depth of hold, and 9fift. keel, and has 99ft. 9in. for tonnage.
All being ready, at eleven o'clock, the dagger was knocked
down, and the beautiful vessel, with all her masts and rigging
up, glided majestically into the river. She was christened
the " Ironsides" by Captain Mitchell, formerly of the ship
Abbotsford, who is to sail her. It is understood, that she is
for the Brazil trade. When in the water, she floated like a
cork, and her toasts were as stiff, and steady as possible.
AN HOUR 700 LATE.—On Thursday afternoon, at five
o'clock, the Cur de Lion arrived in the river from Quebec.
She had been telegraphed in the forenoon. and, as it was
known that she had on board 595 barrels of flour, considera-
ble exertion was used, by the consignees, to get her papers
for entry at the Custom-house, in order to avail themselves
of the advantage of the low rate of duty leviable on that day.
They failed, however, in their object, and, we believe, in-
stead of having to pay a duty of 3d. only, they have now to
pay one of 3s.
ARRIVALS AT THE GRANT) JUNCTION HOTEL, LIME-
STREET.—Lord Ebringtuo, Major Gage, Count Fianna
Hon. El. Maxwell, M.P., J. Batson, Esq., John Welch
Esq., Lieutenant Armstrong, Miss Stuart, Mrs. Codring-
ton, Major O'ltyley, Captain 111•31unn, Fenton
Smith, Esq., Rev. W. W. Faye, Lieutenant-Col. Cox,
Major H. Beven, J. 'l'orkley, Esq., W. It. Wrenshaw, Esq.,
Captain Tuttle, Colonel Donaugh, (Jul. Clements and
Mr. and Mrs. Bentley and family, Mr. and Mrs. B. Ford,
H. Cumberland, Esq., H. Armstrong„ Esq , Mr. Pickering
and family, Mr. Lake, W. Lawn, Esq., Mr. and Mrs. Web-
ster and 6unily, Mr. and Mrs. Carrel and family, Mr. and
Mrs. Hume and family, H. Molony, Esq., J. Johnson, Esq..
Mr. and Mrs. Fugh and family, John Fairtoother, Esq.,
Hugh Unthank, Esq., and John Dawson, Esq.

MR. ANDERSON, THE MAGICIAN.—This gentleman is, we
believe, about to leave Liverpool in a tow days, the next
being the last week of his appearance. We readily discharge
a duty we own to him as journalists, by recording our high
approbation of his merit, as an exhibitor of the mysteries of
an art which we are sure must be of a very difficult acquire-
ment in the state of perfection to which he has brought his
skill. There have been very few men in his profession com-
petent to keep the attention of an audience so completely on
the qui vire, without ,the aid of other accessaries, which
Mr. A. has nothing of the kind to cover a retreat. Though
we must pay a passing compliment to his sable assistint,
who realises to the letter, Shakspeare's injunction. We
have never seen the faithful Ivory White in one instance
" o'erstep the modesty of nature," or " speak more tha❑ is
set down." Trusting that Mr. A. will revisit us ere lung,
we now take leave of him, with our good wishes for his con-
tinued success.

CHESTER DIOCESAN CHURCH BUILDING SOCIETY.—In
consequence of the very low state of the funds of this christian
undertaking, the Lord Bishop of the Diocese has issued a
circular to all his clergy, requesting that their several con-
gregations may be appealed to in its behalf; and we doubt
not that the appeal will be responded to in a manner com-
mensurate with the importance of the work, and that ade-
quate means will soon be forthcoming to carry on the objects
so dear as well as necessary to the welfare of the EstabliL•lied
Church.—Chester Courant.

ESCAPE OF THE BEAR FROM THE ZoOLOGICAL GARDENS.
—As a variety of stories are abroad respecting the recent
elopement from Mr. Atkins's zoological establishment, we
give the following particulars from the mouth of one who
had a peculiar opportunity of knowing the real facts of the
case. The individual alluded to is a person named William
Mayman. He says,—" About six o'clock on Sunday even-
ing, the 7th instant, • I was standing at my own door, near
which was a man, with a basket of nuts for sale. This man
first saw a large bear make his way over the gate into the
lane. He immediately threw his basket to the beast, and it
began to eat the nuts. At this moment a child between two
and three years old being on its way to buy some nuts, I ran
and caught hold of it to bring it to my house for safety. Be-
fore I had advanced many yards, the bear jumped upon my
back, seized ine by the right arm, and began to grind it with
his teeth in a dreadful manner. I struggled with him to the
best of my power, but he threw me down. I called out
'Murder,' but no one came to my assistance. He then
loosed my right arm, and I got upon my feet. I could not,
however, make my escape. He next put his paws upon my
shoulders, and attempted to seize my throat. Not succeed-
ing in this, he caught hold of my left arm and bit it com-
pletely through. He again tried at my throat; I kept him
off, and he fastened once more upon my right arm, threw me
down, and commenced dragging me up and down the load
as a cat would a rat. I was still calling 'Murder,' but could
get no assistance. Presently the bear loosed my arm, and
began to hug me. He next seized me by the hip with his
teeth, and lastly got hold of me by the 'back of the head,
when the keepers of the gardens ca-ine and beat him off, just
in time to save my lire. The beast then ran away, and I
saw no more of bins. I was taken into the house by my
wife, and medical aid procured for me; and though I was
at first pronounced to be in a dangerous state, I thank God
my wounds are all doing well, but I am still lying in the
position I was in this night week, unable to move or be
moved.

THE STEAMER VICTORIA.—On Friday last, after beating
nut through Crosby Channel, the crew of the pilot-boat No.
9 saw a steam-vessel, with a signal of distress up, the ensign
union down, and a whiff up forward at the fore-topmast head,
appearing in great distress, and in want of the assistance of
the pilot-boat. At this time (half-past twelve) the vessel
was a long way to leeward of the pilot-boat. The latter made
all possible sail towards her, perceiving that she was drifting
down on West Hoyle bank. At two o'clock they got to her,
when she proved to be the Victoria, from Liverpool to Strang-
ford, the captain hailing the master of the pilot-boat, saying,
that he had lost his rudder, that his Pumps were choked, that
all his passengers and crew were bailing with buckets to keep
the vessel free, and that the water was gaining so fast as to
put the engine fires out. The master of the pilot-boat
promptly rendered assistance, by getting two ropes from his
stern, and endeavouring to steer him into safety. With diffi-
culty the pilot-boat got hawsers from each quarter; but I.lle
sea running very heavy with squalls, it parted both hawsers.
The master advised the captain of the steamer under this
difficulty, as she had no way through the water, and was
quite unmanageable. Through the indefatigable exertions
of himself and crew an endeavour was made to replace the
hawsers' when a heavy sea struck the steamer, and hove her
on board of the pilot-boat which sustained considerable da-
mage. From thirty to forty passengers jumped on board
the pilot-boat at the same moment, which placed the master
and crew in an awkward situation. The master advised the
captain to allow No. 10 pilot-boat, which was in company, to
have a hawser out from forward to tow a-head, as the night
was coming on very fast. With great difficulty this was
accomplished. The pilot-boat had not towed more than half
an hour, when a very heavy squall came on, and parted the
best and newest hawser which the steam vessel had on board,
and the same squall parted also one of the hawsers which No.
9 had out astern steering her, so that there was only one haw-
ser left to steer her by—the,only one on board the steamer.
Fortunately it held until they got into smooth water; and at
7 p.m. they came to anchor in safety near the N. E. buoy.
At the request of Captain Aberdeen the pilot-boat No. 9 came
to anchor close astern of the vessel, where she remained
until Saturday morning, when the steamer was towed in
safety to the entrance of Clarence Dock. Great praise is
due to the masters and crew of the pilot-boats for their exer-
tions on this occasion. Had it not been fur their interference
the Victoria would have been inevitably lost. No. 9 pilot-
boat sustained very considerable damage, and has been since
undergoing repair.
PHRENOLGY.—The phrenologists of this town will be re-
joiced to hear, that there is a probability of Dr. Epps being
prevailed upon to deliver a course of lectures, in this town, on
phrenology, at the latter end of this month. From the popu-
-1 arityy which this gentleman has acquired in this town as a
lecturer, there can be no doubt that the disciples of Gall and
Spurzheim, as well as the friends of Dr. E., will have a fresh
treat.

CONSECRATION OF THE NEW CHURCH AT RUNCORN,--
Saturday last was the day appointed by the Lord Bishop of
the Diocese for consecrating the New Church, (Trinity,) at
Runcorn. The early part of the morning was paricularly
unpropitious, a snow storm having set in, but as the day ad-
vanced the sun shone resplendent, and a vast concourse of
visitors had arrived to witness the interesting ceremony. llis
lordship, who was attended on this occasion by all the clergy
of the town and neighbourhood, including the Vicar of
Runcorn, after having consecrated this sacred edifice, dedi-
cated to the Holy and undivided Trinity, preached an ad-
mirable sermon, at the conclusion of which a handsome col-
lection was made towards defraying the expenses of the
Church. Previous to leaving Runcorn, his lordship, clergy,
and gentlemen, partook of an elegant cold collation at Wil-
son's Hotel, the excellency of which reflected great credit
on the culinary qualifications of Mrs. Wilson, and the wines,
&c. could not be surpassed. John Johnson, Esq. presided,
being supported by Joseph Donald, Esq. The ceremony
was most imposing, well attended, and has left a very grati-
fying impression on the minds of all who witnessed it. I❑ the
course of the afternoon, the Bishop proceeded to Aston
Chapel, of which the Rev Samuel Bagnall is incumbent, in
the same parish, and consecrated a❑ additional Dart to the
chapelyard, where a numerous assemblage met his lordship,
including the clergy and gentlemen of the neighbourhood,
Samnel Chadwick, Esq., Thomas Okell, Esq., henry
White, Esq , the respected agent to A. 11. W. Aston, Esq.,
Mr. Beckett, &c., &c.—Chester Courant.
AWFUL INSTANCE OF SUDDEN DEATH.—Just as the busi-
ness of the Quarter Sessions for the county of Chester was
about to commence yesterday (Monday) at Knutsford, an
awful instance of the uncertainty of human life occurred in
the death of Mr. Thomas Walshman, who for 34 years had
filled the situation of confidential clerk to the clerks of the
peace, and treasurer for the county. He had, according to
his usual custom, set out from Chester on Sunday night, and
had slept in Northwich. In the morning he went o❑ to
Knutsford in a postchaise, accompanied by two friends. On
the way he complained of being very unwell, and on reach-
ing the Cleorge Inn, he partook of a bottle of soda water and
some brandy. He afterwards set out for the Sessions-house,
to attend to his duties as acting treasurer for the county. He
walked tolerably well as far as the lawn in front of the build-
ing', when all of a sudden he fell to the ground, in what ap-
peared to those around him, to be an apoplectic fit. He was
carried into the Court-house, and after giving one deep sigh,
he expired. By his employers. he was highly esteemed; so
much so, that a few years ago they presented him with a
piece of plate for his long-continued and faithful services.
His loss will be much regretted by them, as well as by a large
circle of friends.

CURLING.—A correspondent at Largs informs us, that, not-
withstanding the mildness and superiority of their climate,
the frost was so keen on Saturday morning that a short cur-
ling game was played, and the thermometer, at seven o'clock,
stood in the E exposure at 32 deg. It is time the potatoes
were up.—Glasgow Courier.