The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1853-06-14 00:00:00

NIPERIAL PARLIAMENT.

HOUSE OF LORDS.—TUESDAY. JUNE 7.
COURTS OF COMMERCE.—The Earl of lIA aßownr
presented a petition, signed by the Mayor of Liverpool,
and agreed to at a meeting of delegates from various
chambers of commerce, praying for the establishment of
local courts for the settlement of mercantile and commer-
cial disputes.
Drummond's (Duke de Melfort's) Restitution Bill was
read a second time. The object was to revive the earldom
of Perth, and to restore it to the lawful descendant of the
earl who was attainted in 1715 for his attachment to the
family of the Stuarts.
ARRESTMENT OF WAGES IN SCOTLAND. Lord
BROUGHAM presented a petition from certain manufac-
turers and their labourers in Glasgow, and also a petition
from the corporate body of that place, praying for the
abolition of the laws of arrestment of wages for debt in
'Scotland.

THURSDAY, JUNE 9.
ARRESTMENT OF WAGES.—Lord BROUGHAM brought
in a bill, for the amendment of the law in Scotland rela-
tive to arrestment of wages for debt.—The LORD CHAN-
CELLOR considered the state of the law on this subject
objectionable; at the same time he thought an opportu-
nity should be given for a full consideration of the bill, so
that parties might, if they choose, petition against it.—
Lord PANMURE said the present state of the law was not
productive of much evil.—The bill eras read a first time.
The Income Tax Bill was read a first time ; the Hack-
ney Carriages (Metropolis) Bill was read a second time ;
and some other bills were forwarded a stage.
FRIDAY, JUNE 10.
The Marquis of BATH presented several petitions Pray-
ing the
estern House
wa to grant no further powers to the Great
W Railway Compan till they should have com-
pleted the line between and Salisbury.
GOVERNMENT OF IRELAND.—The Marquis of NVEST-
%LEATH moved for copies of certain convictions before the
justices of Galway, and proceeded to comment with some
severity on the events which occurred at the last West-
meath election, and especially with reference to the part
played by the present Solicitor-General for Ireland upon
that occasion. The Earl of ABERDEEN said that he had
no knowledge of what had occurred at the Westmeath
election, and, as he had not included that point in his notice
of motion, he did not feel called upon to make any further
reply to it. In the course of the subsequent discussion the
Earl of EGLINTOUN said he must say that he thought the
appointment of Mr. Keogh the least reputable appoint-
ment of the present government.—The Duke of IsTicw-
cA
STLE said, he did not wish to throw any personal
alacrimony into the discussion ; but he might make a
very
Pointed remark on the last sentence of the noble
what earl'sh meant. (Hear.)—The Earl of EGLINTOUN rising instantly,
and with some warmth, said—l do not know or care whom
it nlay commit—but I will not be committed for one
moment before your lordships by any hint or inuendo.
(Cheers.)—The Duke of NEWCASTLE.—Then, as n
nl _
lords opposite cheer, I suppose they wish me to state, a d
I will state. My statement is this,—that I have been
assured, when the noble earl says the appointment of my
hon. and learned friend (Mr. Keogh) is one of the least
reputable acts of the present government—and I have it
on the best possible authority—that a communication was
made by a noble lord who occupied an office under the
noble earl opposite, before the completion of the arrange-
noblts
m earl
en of his government, purporting to come from the
e
offi opposite, at the head of the government, to
inquire whether my hon. and learned friend would take
ce under him. (Cheers from the Ministerial side).—
The Earl of DERBY.--4 heard it. for the first time,
after the appointment of Mr. Keogh had called forth a
great deal of observation in Ireland, and was loudly con-
demned• I heard it put about by Mr. Keogh's friends
that a certain offer had been made, and I lost no time in
authorising ever/ Person who might hear that, to state on
my authority that I did not know, nor have I ever autho-
rised, nor did I then believe, nor do I now believe, that
any such offer, proposition' made to Mr. Keogh, (Hearnn, or hint was ever
hear.)
The Earl of EGLlNTOUN.—ldistinctly denied it on my
part, and I tell the noble duke that I did not know that
such a rumour had existed.
The motion was ultimately withdrawn.
TuaKev.---The Marquis of CLANRICARDE withdrew a
notice of motion respecting the affairs of Turkey and
Russia, on the ground that under present circumstances a
aiscussion on the subject would be inconvenient and pre-
mature.
throne Metropolitan Hackney Carriages Bill passed
gh committee with amendments, including one for
the suppression of advertising vans.
Their lordships then adjourned.
HOUSE OF CO3/()17.'-ls. LyiITESDAY, JUNE 7.
At four o'clock there were only 33 members present, and
the house was therefore adjourned until the next day.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 8.
EDUCATION.—Mr. BARNES presented a petition from
'Protestant Dissenters at Farnworth, near Bolton, against
the Education Bill.
PETERBOROUGH ELECTION.—Mr. SEYMER brought up
the report of the select committee, declaring that Mr.
Whalley was not duly elected, and that the election was
void, on the ground of treating.—Mr. G a er
of the committee, objected to
the conclus EACH,
ion at whimembch they
had arrived ; the election had been fought and gained upon
purity principles, and the only evidence of treating which
had been brought under their notice was the fact that Mr.
Whalley paid for the wine consumed at a dinner which
was given four or five days after the at
suggestion of Sir G. GREY, the discussion
was postpone thed
until the evidence taken before the committee should have
been printed.
THE COUNT-OUT.—;VIP. COBDEN complained that the
" no House" of the preceding day had been the result of
something like a trick on the part of the servants of the
house, and that the government were also to blame, some
of its members, he said, having been actively employed in trying to persuade members not to enter the house.—Lord
D• STUART also complained of theco
not be at all nduct of the minis-
terial subordinates, but said he should
sur-
prised if the noble lord who was the leader
had actedader of the house,
if appealed to, would say that those subordinates
UPOB their own authority, and had not the sHanecathioonnlodf
notthe
ggovernment." Hear,"
and laughter .
taken, be at all surprised at that being the course seeing
as he did what was the practice of the governmentoftmhee
Present day—(hear, hear)—finding that they had a prime
minister publicly disavowing the leader of the Housep ofo
Commons. (Hear, hear.) It would, therefore, be no matter of surprise if the leader of the House of Commons
were in his turn to disavow the course taken by his sub-
ordinates. (Cheers and laughter from the Opposition.)_
The whole of this proceeding was extremely discreditable
to those who were engaged in it. It was a low and shabby
trick, and it was high time it should be put an end to.—
After a few words from the SPEAKER, the subject dropped.
lutstt LAIV.—The house went into committee upon
the Courts of Common Law (Ireland) Bill, the details
of which, of a very technical nature, occupied the re-
mainder of the sitting, and the chairman was ordered to
report progress.
The house adjourned shortly before six o'clock.

THURSDAY, JUNE 9.
PETITIONS.—Mr. T. PARKER presented a petition from
the bankers of Lancaster and Preston against the Regis-
tration of Assurancesr. HEYWOOD presented a
petition from the attorneys of Ulverstone and Chorley in
favour of the repeal of the Attorneys' Certificate Duty.—
ERIGITT presented a petition from merchants of Man-
chester, complaining of the enormous duties levied on
Rnglish salt imported into British India ; and from
Newton-heath, Manchester, against the introduction of
the Board of Health.
CLARE ELECTION.—Mr. MILES reported from the se-
lect committee that Sir J. Fitzgerald and Mr. O'Brien
were not duly elected, and that the last election was void.
He also informed the house that they had agreed to a re-
solution to the effect that a system of intimidation was
organised at the last election Which resulted in the riot at
Sixmile-bridge for the purpose of deterring voters from
exercising their franchise ; and that certain Romish priests
had excited the mob, and taken part in the riot.—Upon
the motion of Mr. FITZGERALD, a new writ was ordered
for Clare.

DURHAM ELECTION.—Mr. BRAMSTON reported from
theduly
select committee that Lord Adolphus Vane was not
!illy elected for the city of Durham, that the last election
n..a void election, and that Lord Adolphus Vane was
'',V Ills agents guilty of bribery at the last election, but
that it was not proved it was done with the knowledge of
Lord Adolphus Vane.
THE COINAGE.—In reply to questions, Mr. J. WiLsoex.
said that the demand for gold coin having abated, anager
anents had ade for a very large coinage of si v ,_ and that the repotreport that there wasu
light gold
anfounded.
n unusual quantity of
Govalvs,mi in circulation was
The adjourned'
in
ti'vr OF INDIA. ADJOORNED DEBATE.•—•
a ~,, debate on the motion for leave to bring
It_uile, for b
ti KETTt"e government of India was resumed by Mr.
'who said that his main objection to the proposed
044. a. that it retained the East India Company as an
dvreq al:ornatdministering the government
. of India. He
exercised, he Lie matter of patronage, which the Court bad
their own . sai., in a manner most calculated to benefit
economise urdY connexions, and least calculated to
the social insvresources of this country and to strengthen
the bill to be inatlons of India.-111r. .T. BARING wished
felt upon the s
Zoduced, since the doubts which must be
stage of the measnet could be better discussed at a later
evils i
tn delaying iee.and because he thought there were
ry, considerecilation.—Sir H. MADDOCK, on the
'delaying legislation at least
there would be an advantage in
'that no disorder or ' l until next year, was convinced
telheent part of the native Community in India would re-
deserved s a proof that Parliament felt that the subject
_ .n more deliberation. He did not, however, oppose
leavee2 troduction of the bill. Mr D. SEYMOUR spoke
e%tvatsliaCOMPB,nYt and after A
some further discussion
, CosTo given to urine in the bill.
k.uStom.;4a---The house went into committee upon the
agreed .1, &C., Acts, when the remaining resolutions were
EXCI), and ordered to be reported.
Upon t,SE.---The house resolved itself into a committee
co__ the e•'
Duties on Spirits Bill, but, after some
iv.ersation, the chairman was ordered to report progress.
°le house adjourned at 20 minutes past midnight.
FRIDAY, JUNE 10.
tin he St. Helen's Canal and Railway Bill and the War-
r,_gton and Altrinchain Railway (Stockport) Bill were
read a third time and passed.
sausTous.—After much time had been spent in conver-
,. 'l°n relating to the business before the house, the
Was brought up and aereed to.
1,1:,4,3( ON SUCCESSIONS.—On the order for the second
nruna' of the Succession Duty Bill, the CHANCELLOR
erthe EXCHEQUER stated the
way in which government
°Posed to deal with corporate property in reference to
s measure. As corporations never died, a succession
1i!lx could not apply to their property, but as an equivalent
4e Proposed that corporations aggregate should pay an
annual tax of 3d. in the pound upon the net revenue of
their Property for the first seven years, and 6d. in the
Pound afterwards. Corporations which were chiefly for
religious and benevolent purposes would be exempted
from the duty, except in reference to property derived
rona bequests, or received previous to the commencement
of the present century. Corporations, solely for the pur-
pose of providing for ecclesiastical offices, would also be
exempted, and this exemptiun would apply to the funds ill

the hands of the ecclesiastical commksi mers woen strictly
applicable to relii,ious purposes. Toe tax, however, would
not apply to revenues derived from rates, &c. The pro-
visions in reference to corporate property it was proposed
to embody in a separate bill, as being more for public
convenience.---After some further discussion, the bill was
read a second time, and the committee fixed for Monday.
SPIRITS.—The house went into committee successsively
upon the Excise Duties on Spirits Bill and the Customs!
Duties on Spirits Bill.

IRISH TENANT RIGHT.—On the order for committing
the Tenants' Compensation (Ireland) Bill, Mr. Serjeant
SHEE and Mr. V. SCULLY pressed for the postponement
of this stage, on the ground of want of time for consider-
ing the provisions of the bill.—Sir J. YOUNG objected to
delay, observing that the measure had been maturely con-
sidered by a select committee fairly chosen. That com
mittee had rejected Mr. Serjeant Shee's bill by a con-
siderable majority, and they were of opinion that the
machinery of Mr. Napier's bill was too complicated.
This bill was the bill of the committee.—After some
further conversation, the motion for committing the bill
was withdrawn.

LAW.—Upon the report on the Taxing Officers. Com-
mon Law Business (Ireland) Bill, a discussion arose upon
an amendment moved by Mr. I. BUTT, to make the
qualification for principal officer the being an attorney in-
stead of a barrister, which was negatived.—The bill was
then recommitted, in order that the question as to the
amount of the salary of the taxing officers might be con-
sidered.

The writ for Canterbury was, on the motion of Mr
KEY SEYMER, further suspended until the Bth of July.

CHESHIRE AND WALES.

THE CHESTER REGATTA.--For the convenience of
certain celebrated crews from the north of England, the
day has been fixed to be the 31st August.
ROYAL CARNARVONSHIRE RIFLE CORPS OF MILITIA.
—John Macdonald, Esq., late a Lieut.-Col. tUnatt.) In
her Majesty's service, to be Major, vice Nanney, resigned.
ATTEMPTED SUICIDE AT RtrrHix.—David Pritchard,
a joiner, residing in Llanrhydd-street, attempted suicide
on Tuesday morning last. Being deprived by his wife of
a razor, he injured his head severely with an axe, and
afterwards with a large stone.
CHESTER AND HOLYHEAD RAlLWAY.—Traffic for the
week ended June 5, 1853 :—Railway: Passengers, parcels,
&c., £2,759 15s. ld. ; goods. £1,067 6s. 10d. Steam-boats:
£420 15s. 10d. Total, £4,247 17s. 9d. Increase as com-
pared with the corresponding week last year, £545 15s. 2d.
THE CHILDREN OF CLAUGHTON SUNDAY-SCHOOL,
numbering nearly 400, were treated to a regular field-day
on Tuesday last, under the auspices of the Rev. Dr.
Blakeney and the Rev. John Blakeney, who accompanied
them to Claughton-park.
A MASSIVE PIECE OF ROCK SALT, four feet three
inches in length, and nearly a yard in width, has been
raised from the mine of Mr. Johnson Fletcher, in
Cheshire. The weight is considered to be upwards of
two tons.

ELECTION OF BIRKENHEAD COMMISSIONERS.—After
a spirited contest, which agitated the whole township, and
put a stop to business, the eight candidates on the " Blue
List" were elected by large majorities on Tuesday, as will
be seen by the following :

Greene ..
Curry
Whittingham
Huahes......
Willoughby..
Gilbertson ..
Bradley

FINAL STATE OF THE POLL.
... 525 Carmichael ...... 443
... 528 Cole . .
... 497 Darbyshire
... 488 Golborne ....
... 536 Scholfield 369
... 518 Tyler...
... 483 De Wolf ....
FOR TWO YEARS.

491 I Barbour ........ 373

AN IMPUDENT SCOUNDREL, named Griffiths, called at
the house of Mr. Curry, publican, Birkenhead, and,
feigning to be suddenly seized with illness, was taken into
the yard. Observing the window of an apartment open,
he abstracted a quantity of wearing apparel that was
lying upon a table. He then attempted to make his
escape by climbing over the yard wall, but -was pursued
and given into custody. On Thursday he was brought
before the magistrates, who committed him for trial.

THE DEE AND NORTH WELSH FISHERIES.—COntrary
to the Severn salmon fishing, the take on the river Dee
has this season hitherto been very small • indeed far more
so than for some time past. This is rather singular, inas-
much as the Scotch and some of the Welsh fisheries are
stated to be much more plentiful than ordinary. A stur-
geon has been caught, however, in the Dee, close to the
city of Chester. The trout and salmon streams in the
northern portion of Wales, where they have been properly
preserved, and the fish had fair play, generally yield well.
The streams of Merioneth, Carnarvon, &c., with the
South 'Wales, promise excellent sport, and attract nume-
rous anglers.
BIRKENHEAD MODEL YACHT CLUB.--The first sailing
match of the season for yachts of the second class took
place on Saturday afternoon in the West Float. The
prize, a handsome silver cup, was gained by Mr. Watkins,
the owner of the Black Joke, which won the deciding heat
in gallant style, her two opponents being the Una and
Maghull—the former an American craft sent over from
New York expressly to contest with the yachts belonging
to the Birkenhead Model Yacht Club. The Black Joke is
a new craft, by Mr. Bishop, a superior model yacht builder
at Birkenhead, and was very greatly admired. A floating
depdt for keeping rowing boats, model yachts, &c., is
about to be moored in the Great Float, abreast the
Seacombe dam. The next race of this enterprising and
successful club will take place on the 29th instant for
first-class models.
THE EARL OF CHESTER'S REGIMENT OF YEOMANRY
CAVALRY mustered at Chester on the 3d instant, the
number of non-commissioned officers and privates being
540—Colonel Lord de Tabley, commandant. On Friday
and the three following days the troops were marched to
the Roodee, where they went through a variety of parade
and field movements. On the afternoon of Monday the
prize for the best shot of the regiment was contended for
in the meadows. The number of competitors was forty-
four men from each troop. The first prize was awarded
to Private Charles Blease, of the Congleton troop • and
the second prize to Private Peter Stelfox, of the Tatton
troop. In the afternoon of Monday the selected swords-
men of the regiment, twenty in number, contended for
the sword prizes. The prizes consisted of a beautiful
silver tankard, value £2O, for the best swordsman of the
regiment, and £5 to the second best. The first prize was
gained by Private Shatwell, of the Adlington troop, and
the second by Sergeant Boyle, of the Stockport troop.
On Wednesday the regiment was inspected by Colonel
Yorke, of the Ist Dragoon Guards, at a grand review
held on the Roodee. Cavalry races followed, affording
an infinity of mirth and good-humour to the multitude.
And we doubt not, whenever the Prince of Wales shall
be old enough to co-operate with Lord de Tabley in the
command, his Royal Highness will be as proud of his
own regiment as was the worthy inspecting officer.

LAUNCH OF THE MANX FAIRY.—On Saturday, the
new Ramsey steamer Manx Fairy was launched from the
building-yard of Mr. Laird, at Birkenhead. Notwith-
standing the inclement weather, a considerable number of
spectators was present, among whom were several gentle-
men from the Isle of Man. The ceremony of naming was
performed by Miss Collister, of Ramsey, with much dex-
terity. The Manx Fairy has been built on the most im-
proved lines for beauty and speed, and is expected to be
the fastest vessel trading to the port. She is 160 ft. long,
23ft. beam, and 13ft. 6in. depth of hold ; and has been
constructed on the same model as the Countess of Elles-
mere, the smartest and fastest steamer, according to her
size and power, on the Mersey. She will be fitted up with
engines of 200 horse-power, by Messrs. Fawcett and Co.,
and will be ready for her station by the beginning of July.
The large steam• ship Nubia, upwards of 2,000 tons, which
Mr. Laird is building for the Peninsular and Oriental
Company, is nearly in frame, and excites great admiration
by her colossal proportions ; and alongside is the
Lusitania, for the South American Company, in a suffi-
ciently forward state to justify the prediction that she will
be launched within a month. At the Liverpool yard, at
the Dingle, the keel of the Biahama is laid, and her fore-
body is up. The Collaroy, for the South Australian
trade, is in a forward state, and will be launched shortly.
A. smart little screw-vessel, for the South American coast-
ing trade, has been commenced ; and the'keel and stem of
the Peru, the sister ship to the Nubia, have been laid.

SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.

MANCHESTER: FRIDAY.

The Ascot events being disposed of, we anticipated there
would be some betting upon future events this evening; such,
however, was not the case. 6 to 1 each was offered against
Colsterdale and Coomburland Stathesmon for the Northumber-
land Plate; anything more would have been taken about either.
6 to 4 was the highest offer against West Australian for the
St. Leger,
•

NORTHUMBERLAND PLATE.
6to 1 agst Mr. Thompson's Combat*land Stathesmon—tk.
6to 1 Mr. White's Colsterdale—taken.
Sto 1 Mr. Palmer's Goldfinder—taken.
9to 1 Mr. Williams's Chief Justice—taken.
10 to 1 Lord Glasgow's Doublethong—taken.

LIVERPOOL CUP.
100 to 6 agst Lord Clifden's Poodle—taken.
100 to 6 Lord Derby's Hobby Horse—taken.
100 to 6 Mr. Greville's Muscovite—taken.
100 to 5 Mr. E. R. Clark's Missive—taken.
100 to 5 Mr. J. M. Stanley's Cariboo—taken.
100 to 4 Mr. Cooper's Montague—taken.
100 to 3 Mr. Oliver's Babette—taken.
100 to 3 Mr. Weatherall's The Event—taken.

DONCASTER ST. LEGER.
140 to SO asst Mr. Bowes's West Australian—taken.
6to 1 Mr. Howard's Rataplan—taken.

ASCOT HEATH RACES

TUESDAY, JUKE 7.—There was a large assembly of the
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hard, there not having been any rain at Ascot for some weeks;
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and the racing of superior quality.
THE TRIAL STAKES, of 5 sore. each, with 50 added. New Mile.
Mr. Mare's Ariosto, by Orlando. 5 yrs, 9st .. Butler 1
Capt. Lane's Ephesus, 5 yrs, 9st Bartholomew 2
Thirteen others ran. Won cleverly by a length.
A SWEEPSTAKES, of 50 sore. each, for two year olds. 6 subs.
Mr. Payne's br c Boer, by Van Tromp Flatman 1
Lord Eglinton's ch c Lamprocles Marlow 2
Won in a canter by two lengths.
THE GOLD VASE, given by Her Majesty. Two miles. 15 subs.
Mr. Howard's Rataplan, by The Baron, 7st 31b.Wells 1
Lord Clifden's Pelion, 7st 51b Flatman 2
Captain Lowther's b g Rackapelt, Est 81b.S Steggles 3
Grapeshot, Dove, Indian Warrior, Rattle, Mr. Sykes, and
Orestes were not placed. 6 to 4 agst Rataplan, 7to 4 agst Pe-
lion. After two failures, caused by the restiveness of Pelion,
Indian Warrior made play, but was soon headed by Grapeshot
and Pelion, who remained in front to the Swinley bottom, where
Grapeshot gave way. On reaching the straight running Dove
headed Grapeshot, and held the lead to the distance, where she
was passed by Rataplan, Pelion, and Rackapelt, the former
going on with the running, and winning cleverly by a length.
THE ASCOT DERBY STAKES, of 50 sous. each,h ft. 16 subs.
Capt. D. Lane's cli c Ninnyhammer ...... F. Butler 1
Lord Exeter's Filbert
Cobnut and Orinoco also ran. Won by a head.
THE ASCOT STAKES, of 25 sovs. each, 15 ft. 2i miles. 95 subs.
Lord Palmerston's Buckthorn, Bst 51b A. Day 1
General Anson's King Pepin, Est 81b Aldcroft 2
Mr. I. Day's Waterfall, 6st 81b Crouch 3
Lady Evelyn, Russborough, Poodle, Little Davie, Herbert,
Nervous, Lucy Banks colt, Rackapelt, and Gavotte were not
placed. 6t05 on Lady Evelyn, and 20 to 1 agst Buckthorn.—
At the top turn, Buckthorn was twenty lengths from the front.
Lady Evelyn was in difficulties on reaching the straight run.
ning, where King Pepin went to the front, followel by Water-
fall and Rackapelt; Buckthorn was disappeinted ai the last