The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1847-03-16 00:00:00

LIVERPOOL AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY.

The ploughing matches of this society, whim, for many
years-had been discontinued, have been resumed, and the
match for the present year came off on Thurday last on
the farm of Mr. Thomas Webster, at Roby. There was
some frost on the ground, which was rather against the
ploughing. The contest lasted from eleven o'clock until
half-past four, amidst a numerous attendance. The as-
sembled rustics were in a state of great excitement, all
anxious that their friends might win. The plbughing was
considered " a fair average in quality," and the whole af-
fair was very interesting. Fifteen ploughs were employed
in all ; and the first prize of £6 was awarded to the
plough belonging to Mr. J. Glassford, of Lestock Gru-
lam : George Glassford, ploughman. The 'second !lest
£4 10s. to the plough belonging to Mr. W. Signing,
Walton ; D. Macintire, ploughman. The third ditto of
£2 to the plough belonging to Mr. John Ellis,
of Hale-
wood ; Andrew Bell, ploughman. The first money _ was
given to the plough belonging to Mrs. TinsleY, o!
odby .
t
James Hunter, ploughboy. The second was aNvarde
the plough belonging to M _
Mr. Webster, of Roby ; w-
renceson, ploughboy.
About fifty gentlemen afterwards sat down to an excel_
lent dinner at the Rose and Crown Inn, in Huy ton,
Leger presiding. All the usual toasts,
s,including the
health of "The Earl of Derby, were given, and enthu-
siastically entertained by
a
Mr. Webster, and the
late hourreatest.
mirth and Jollity prevailed
inaevillageploughmen until

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THE OLD LINI
For NEV.

PACKETS

YORK

t Sailing on the let and 16th of every Month,

OXFORD, S. YEATON
CAMBRIDGE. G. S. PEABOD
MONTEZUMA. A. B. LOWBI
FIDELIA, W. G. HACKSTAFF
EUROPE. E. G. FURBER
NEW YORK, T. B. CROPPER
YORKSHIRE, D. G. BAILEY
COLUMBIA, G. T. HILLS

750 tons..l6th March
900 tons.. Ist April.
1000 tons..l6th April.
1000 tons.. Ist May.

3 tons..l6th May

1100 tons..l6th Jun,
1100 tons.. Ist July.

These ships are all of the first class inrcomPnanded by men
of character and experience. T ssage-money is established
at TWENTY-FIVE POUN ,or which ample stores of every
description will be ro ed, with the exception of wines and
liquors, which will furnished by the Steward, if required.
BARING BROTHERS and Co.
Freight by these packets will be colletted at the rate of four
dollars and eighty cents to the pound sterling.

,t - ny,

NEW YORK PACKET SHIPS,

Sailing on the 21st of every Month

HENRY CLAY, NYE
NEW WORLD, (new ship,) Sx Y 1500 tons.. 21st April.
ASHBURTON, HOWLA ND. llOO tons.. 21st May.
PATRICK HENRY, D xo lO5O tons.. 21st June.

Goods will not be received onboard after midnight of the 19th
of each month. Freight at the reduced scale of rates.

....
These splendid ships are all of the first class and commanded
by men of great experience and acknowledged character.
The accommodations are fitted in a very superior style, and
thoroughly ventilated.
For freight and cabin passage only apply to
CHAPMAN, BOWMAN, and Co., Fenwick-chambers.
Freight payable at 4 dollars 80 cents per pound sterling.

X7l.
P.%
444iX

REDUCED RATE OF FREIGHTS.
NEW YORK PACKET SHIPS.

NEW ARRANGEMENT

Sail on the 26th of every Month

VIRGINlAN, ALLEN
WATERLOO, (new ship,) W. H. ALLEN 1200 tons.. 26th April
JOHN R. SRIDDY, (new ship,) LUCE lOOO tons.. 26th May
STEPHEN WHITNEY, POPHAM 1034 tons.. 26th June

GOODS by the above Packets ERTO PAYING
405., will in future nly 30s. per ton.
305., ditto tto 255. ditto.
255., ditto ditto 20s. ditto.
205., ditto 15s. ditto.
To insure punctuality in sailing, no Goods can be received
after the 24th of each month.
These ships are all of the first class, recently built in the city
of New York, and for strength, beauty of model, punctuality
and swiftness of sailing, as well as for extent and comfort of
cabin accommodations, are not surpassed by any in the trade,
and their commanders are men of great experience.
The rate of Cabin Passage-money is TWENTY-FIVE POUNDS,
for which all stores will be found, except wines and spirits,
which can be had of the Steward, if required.—Apply to
THOMAS and JOS. SANDS and Co.
Freight by these vessels to be collected in New York at the
rate of 4 dollars 80 cent to the pound sterling.

To sail on the 6th of every Month

NEW LINE OF PACKETS
For NEW YORK.

CONSTITUTION, (New Ship) - tons.. 6th April
110ITINGUER, I. BURSLEY 1035 tons.. 6th May.
LIVERPOOL, J. ELDRIDGE llOO tons.. 6th June,
QUEEN OFTHE WEST,PWoontIOUSE 1250 tons.. 6th July.

Goods received until Midnight of h of each Month.
Freight at the usual scale of r .
These substantial, fast sail' , first class ships, all built in the
city of New York, are co anded by men of experience and
ability. Their cabins e elegant and commodious, and are
furnished with what ver can conduce to the ease and comfort
of passengers. The rate of Cabin Passage is TWENTY-FIVE
POUNDS, for which all stores are provided, except wines and
spirits ; these, if required, may be procured from the Steward.
FIELDEN BROTHERS and Co.
Freight payable in New York at the rate of 4 dollars 80 cents
to the pound sterling.

LINE OF PACKETS
f,iof4 For NEW YORK,
SAILING ON THE
„mica ELEVENTH OF EVERY

MONTH

GARRICK, B. J. H. TRAsx .
ROSCIUS, ASA ELDRIDGE...
SIDDONS, EDWARD B. CORI
SHERIDAN, G. B. CORNISH

1004 tons.. 11th April
1150 pllth May.
tons.. 11th June,
012 tons.. 11th July.

'o insure punctia,

LIVERPOOL, GLASGOW, & GREENOCK TRADE
SCREW STEAMERS
ENIGMA,
zt
1 l4 \
,oi .
280 tons register,
SECRET,
350 tons register.

The owners of the Srew Steamer MAzirrA, in announcing
her loss, on the passage from Glasgow to this port, on the 21st
ultimo, beg to state that the ENIGMA, 280 tons register, in
course of being built, and intended to run m conjunction with
the Mazeppa, will be placed on the station with all possible
despatch; and that another vessel, the SECRET, has been al-
ready contracted for, and will be constructed without loss of
time. These vessels will have more capaci grea er power
than the Mazeppa, and the owners angume the passage
will be made, generally, in a sho time than it has hitherto
been done by the screw stea .
The owners are desiro acknowledging the liberal support
given to this line of y els since the Mazeppa commenced to
run, and beg to assure Shippers that every exertion will be
made to meet the wants of the trade, feeling confident that
despatch and moderate rates of freight can be combined in this
description of vessels.
DAVID RUTHERFORD and Co., Agents.