The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1841-01-05 00:00:00

LOW, NEWS.

COURT OF PASSAGE.—The court of passage for the trial
of causes, within the borough of Liverpool, is appointed to
be held in the Nisi Prius Court, on Thursday next, before
the mayor and Charles Crompton, Esq., assessor. There is
one demurrer for trial ; forty issues ; and four writs of trial,
total 45.

BOROUGH MAGISTRACY.-At the borough sessions yes-
terday, Thomas Sands, Esq. was sworn in a magistrate of
the borough of Liverpool. Sir Joshua Walmsley also took
the oaths as a borough magistrate. By the terms of the
municipal act, Sir Joshua was in the commission for the
year after the expiration of his mayoralty ; but, on the me-
morial of the Town Council, both he and M. Sands were
permanently placed in the commission by the home secre-
tary.

SOUTHPORT.—We understand that it is in contemplation
to establish public markets in this place, the want of which is
a great inconvenience to the inhabitants. A meeting of a
number of the most influential residents has already been
held on the subject, when resolutions in favour of the mea-
sure were unanimously adopted, and directed to be presented
to Sir Hesketh Fleetwood, Bart., and Sir Henry Bold Hough-
ton, Bart., the lords of the manor, requestink their co-opera-
tion in the attainment of this important object, which we
have no doubt will be readily obtained.
DELICATE AND HONOURABLE PATRONAGE OF SCIENCE.
—We have learned that Lord Francis Egerton, on being
given to understand, that, by purchasing the original draw-
ings of M. Agassiz's great work, his "Poissbns Possilles,"
he would enable that distinguished naturalist to extend his
researches, has offered to give him £5OO for them, and to
leave them with him at Neufchatel as long as he requires
them. This liberal and truly noble act entitles his lordship
to the gratitude of all the friends of scieuce.—Scotsman.

AN UNCOURTEOUS SCAVENGER—CAUTION.—Mr. Ro-
bert Neilson appeared before Mr. Rushton and Mr. Hugh
Hornby, on Saturday, to complain against a scavenger. It
appeared that Mr. Neilson, who has been somewhat lame for
a considerable time past, was crossing a portion cf the street
which the prisoner and another man were sweeping and scrap-
ing. The prisoner, who saw him coming, not only impeded
his passage, but, when he attempted to get over the dirt in
the best manner he was able, lifted the scraper; over which,
as we understood, Mr. Neilson endeavoured to stride, and
caught his foot. Mr. Neilson was thrown down, with con-
siderable violence, in the dirt, and as he arose, he saw that
the prisoner was laughing at him. The prisoner and his com-
panion gave a very unsatisfactory account of the transaction,
and the offender was ordered to pay a tine of 20s and costs,
or to be committed for fourteen days.
INSTITUTION FOR EDUCATING YOUNG LADIES.—We
have heard that it is intended to open in January next, in
Birkenhead, a seminary founded upon the plan of the metro-
politan institutions, which have proved so highly advanta-
geous and successful in the education of young ladies. The
course of instruction will combine the English language and
experimental philosophy, the continental languages, music,
dancing, &c. ; and in perusing the circular- just issued, we
see the most eminent masters of the present day are engaged
in the various sciences to be taught in the institution. If
we only take a glance at the numbers of highly-respectable fa-
milies resident in Birkenhead and its vicinity, and consider
the immense advantages that will accrue to every family, both
as it regards economy and domestic comfort, by having their
children educated under their own eye, surely this is a matter
worthy of consideration. We think there cannot be a doubt,
but that the gentlemen who are about to open the institution,
will meet with the most generous support.
THE LIVER THEATRE.—The indisposition under which
Mrs. Waylett has been labouring has prevented her appear-
ance since Wednesday, Mrs. Gordon having taken the cha-
racter of Fanny Trunnion, in " Blue Jackets," and Mrs.
Barton that of Mis. Maitland, in " Fashionable Arrivals."
Mrs. Gordon played the part admirably. Her archness,
vivacity,) and playfulness was delightful, while her swagger on
board ship was most amusing. Mrs. Barton, as .Bodkin,
pltt3ed very well; Mr. Tilbury's Admiral Trunnion was a
fine specimen of an old seaman: We have seldom seen a
more lively or more spirited drama than " Blue Jackets,"
although slight in plot it is full of fun. The interlude of
" Fashionable Arrivals" introduces the whole talent of the
company. The plot turns upon the attempts made by a
well-meaning old bachelor baronet, to reconcile to each
other a party of his married friends. Some amusing scenes
take place with Mr. Raymond and Mrs. Gordon' as Mr.
and Mrs. O'Brien; Mr. Higgie and Mrs. Barton, as Mr. and
Mrs. Maitland ; Mr. Tilbury as the baronet, Mi. Marshall
as Nix; and, last and not least amusing, Mrs. Raymond as
Mrs. Mode. Such an array of talent cannot be shown on
any stage out of London as appear at the close of the curtain
in this piece. Mrs. Waylett having recovered, reappeared
last evening to delight the audience with her sweet voice.
This evening " The Spanish Princess," " London Larks,"
and " One o'Clock." The first drama is the capital farce
in which Liston, as Pedrigo Potts, " was wont to set the
audience in a roar."

HAMILTON-SQUARE ACADEMY, BIRKENHEAD.—At the
half-yearly distribution of prizes in the Rev. P. Ross's
academy, Hamilton-square, Birkenhead, immediately before
the Christmas recess, the following young gentlemen were
the successful competitors :—Foa. THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE
AND GENERAL LITERATURE Or Highest Glass, Jos.
Bell Richardson, Birkenhead : 2nd Class, Thomas James
Brown, Kingston, Jamaica : 3rd Class, William Ross, Li-
verpool : 4th Class (English Reading, &c.) Benjamin Haram,
Holt Hill : sth Class (do.) George Wallace, Knutsford.—
Foil LATIN :-Ist Class, John M. Green, Manchester: 2nd
Class, William Wallace, Knutsford : 3rd Class, George Day,
Newton : 4th Class, William Ross, Liverpool.—FOß GREEK :
—Jos. B. Richardson.—FOß FRENCH :-ISt Class, Jos. B.
Richardson : 2nd Class, Frederick Charles Hamilton, Dub-
lin : 3rd Class, P. R. Macmahon, Enniscorthy, and John J.
Stitt, Liverpool.—Foß GERMAN :—John M. Green.--Fon
ARITHMETIC, GEOMETRY, &C. :—lst Class, Charles Green,
Manchester, and. John Walker, Birkenhead, equal: 2nd
Class, F. C. Hamilton.—FOß WRITING:—John Walker,
and Jos. B. Richardson.

A JUVENILE DESPERADO.—Thos. Goulding, a lad aged
about fourteen, the chief characteristic of whose countenance
was a terrific obliquity of vision, was placed at the bar of
the Police-court, on Saturday, charged with having picked a
gentleman's pocket. Mr. William Donald stated that about
half-past six o'clock on Friday evening, he was standing at
the door of the Amphitheatre, when he felt an indication
that some one was making free with his coat pocket. He
turned quickly round, and saw the prisoner handing his
(prosecutor's) silk handkerchief to a companion. He seized
them both, but they struggled with such violence that one
of them escaped. The prisoner he held fast and pulled
towards the market, but the lad, having probably admired
the exploits of. Tack. Sheppard, determined not to be cap-
tured so easily if he could prevent it. In order to induce
Mr. Donald to relinquish his hold, he made several fierce
stabs at him with a knife. Mr. Donald parried the thrusts
with his right hand, which was twice severely wounded. As
the young ruffian repeated his thrusts, Mr. Donald relaxed
his grasp, and the prisoner darted off into the market, pur-
sued by the complainant, who again caught higp, and gave
him into the custody of market-constable Bo%se. The pri-
soner, on being asked if he had anything to offer in his de-
fence, said. impudently, if the court would examine the
gentleman's band they would find only one wound on it,
and that was inflicted by the other lad. The prisoner was
committed for trial.

IMPORTANT TO BENEFIT SOCIETIES.—SeveraI officers of
the Queen Victoria benefit society appeared at the police-
office on Friday, to answer a summons obtained against them
by James Hackett, a member of the society, to show cause
why they withheld ten shillingso being the amount of two
weeks' sick money due to him.—Mr. Davenport, attorney,
who appeared for Hacket, said he had the authority of the
medical officer of the society to show. that Hacket was a sub-
ject who ought to receive relief from the funds of the society,
being through sickness altogether incapable to work.—One
of the officers of the society, in answer to the charge, said
that the reason Hacket's sick money had been stopped was,
that it was the rule of the club, at the end of the year, to di-
vide the funds of the society, and that each person again en-
tering should pay half a crown. At a late meeting the funds
had been thus divided, and Hacket had not paid his re-en-
trance money : consequently, he was not entitled to relief.—
Mr. Rushton examined a copy of the rules of the society, and
not finding any thing to empower the officers and members
b act in the manner they had done, ordered Hacket's money
to be paid, saying that the members were not empowered to
frame by-laws repugnant to the general rules of the society.

George Blake, Esq., M.A., of Emmanuel College, Cam-
bridge, and late a Master in King's College, London, is ap-
pointed Assistant Master in the Free Grammar School of
Manchester.

TIIE NIGER EXPEDITION.—The Soudan steam vessel,
commander Bird Allen, o.le of the vessels intended to form
part of the Niger expedition, arrived.here to-day from Liver-
pool, on her way to Deptford, where the whole squadron are
to assemble. The Albert steamer will follow in a week, and
the Wilberforce steamer in three weeks. The Soudan left
Liverpool on Saturday, an*arrived from Plymouth in 21
hours; her engine is of 33-horse power.—Hempshire Tele-
graph.

HOURS OF BUSINESS.—We are happy to learn, that the
shopkeepers in St. James's-street, Park-lane, and the neigh-
bourhood have entered into an agreement of again closing
their establishments at eight o'clock. It is to be hoped, that
no one, by keeping open his shop after that hour, will again
cause the suspension of so desirable an object.

LIGHTHOUSES.—It appears that under the authority of an
act of parliament, the 6th and 7th of William the Fourth,
" for vesting lighthouses, lights, and seamarks on the coast
of England, in the corporation of the Trinity House, Lon-
don," that body is enabled to purchase them in all cases
where they are private property, so as gradually to place un-
der their control the whole of those important safeguards to
the navigation of the. coast. As a large expenditure is re-
quired to cover these operations, bonds of £lOOO each; and
bearing interest at the rate of four per cent., have just been
issued, and current upon the Stock Exchange; the security
will be the rents or tolls arising from the lighthouses, in ad-
dition, of course, to the property of the corporation itself.
STEALING LEAD.—Thomas Ambrose was placed before
Mr. Rushton. on Saturday, charged with having stolen two
ingots of lead, weighing 291b5., and valued 4s. 6d., the pro-
perty of Messrs. Richard. Ashton and Co. Police-officer
Mathew Maguire was passing along Dale-street about five
o'clock on Friday evening, when he met the prisoner, and
observing that he had something very heavy in his coat

pocket, he stopped him and questioned him. The prisoner
took from his pocket an ingot of lead, which, he said, he had
purchased from Mr. Mater's warehouse, at the Goree.
Believing this statement to be false, the officer took the
prisoner to Bridewell. He subsequently searched the cellar
where the prisoner resided, and found another ingot of lead.
On inquiry it turned out, that the prisoner had stolen the
lead from Messrs. Ashton, where he had been seen on Friday
afternoon, pretending to warm himself at a fire which had
been made for the workmen. He was committed for trial.
CHARGE OF FELONY BY AN. ALLEGED PARTNER.—
William Leggitt, a cabinet-maker, of Sir Thomas's-build-
ings, appeared, with his solicitor, before Mr. Rushton, on
Saturday last, as the accuser of Robert Dixon,. an elderly
man,, who was placed at the bar on a charge of felony. Mr.
Davenport appeared for the prisoner. It appeared, that,
about three o'clock on Friday morning, Dixon went to the
workshop, in Sir Thomas's buildings, and carried away two
winged wardrobes, two secretaries, a beadstead, a quantity
of veneers, &c., telling the police-officers who interfered
with him, that he had been directed to do so by Mr.
Rushton. The plea set up by the prisoner was, that he was
a partner with Mr. Leggitt in the business, and that he was
entitled to the goods. On behalf of Mr. Leggitt several wit-

nesses

1, for the purpose of Showir:g that the pri-
soner only acted in the business as a foreman. Mr. Daven-
lied two witnesses whose testimony went to prove
r had been considered a partner with Mr.
ral individuals in the trade. Mr. Rushton
xis had not been taken away with such an
animus as would justify him in sending the prisoner to take
his trial for felony. Dixon was, therefore, discharged
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-On Friday an inquest was held
before the borough coroner, on view of the body of a man
unknown, which was found in the Manchester Basin, The
evidence was to the following effect :—John Foulkes deposed
that he was a watchmaker, living in Gascoyne-strect. About
none o'clock that (Friday) afternoon, he was at the Manchester
Basin, when he observed something floating on the water
like a human body. He went round to the other side of the
basin to ascertain what it was, and found it to be the body of
a man. It was in an upright position in the water. He
went directly and informed a man of the circumstance, who
had the body taken out, and witness assisted in conveying it
to the dead-house. It did not appear to be long in the water.
A watch was taken out of the fob of the deceased's trousers,
and given to a police-officer.—John Winslow, police-officer,
deposed that he received the watch from the last witness.

On searching the clothes of the deceased he found a gold
ring ip his left ear, another gold ring on one of his fingers,
and a penknife in his waiscoat pocket. The watch was a
silver one, without a name; it was numbered 2279, and had
a silver guard chain, black ribbon and gold ring and key
attached thereto. The deceased was about five feet six
inches in height, had on a brown cloth jacket lined with green
baize, a brown cloth double-breasted waistcoat, blue cloth
trousers, and a pair of strong sea boots.—The verdict of the
jury was—" Fouud drowned, but how, or by what means, the
said man unknown became drowned no evidence thereof doth
appear."

DEATH FROM EXCESSIVE DRINKING.—On Friday an
inquest was held before the borough coroner on view of the
body of a female named Allen. The evidence was as fol-
lows :—William Allen deposed that he was a ship-carpenter,
and lived in Park-buildings, Lad-lane. The deceased was
his' wife. She was 56 years old. On Sunday afternoon last
hewent and bought a pint of rum to treat some of his neigh-
bours. He took it home and placed it on a table, and then
went to ask some of his neighbours to come and take a glass
with him. His wife was in the house at the time, and quite
well. He was not out above a minute or two before he le-
turned, and found the jug in which he had brought the rum
empty, and observed the deceased to stagger. As he thought
she had been drinking the rum, he went out and called one of
the neighbours, and on .his return the deceased was lying on
the floor frothing at the mouth. She was then insensible.
He immediately sent for a surgeon, and shortly after his
arrival the deceased revived, but she continued very ill up to
the time of her decease, and never properly recovered. She
died on Tuesday last, but was regularly attended by the sur-
geon up to her death.—Patrick Kelly, Esq., surgeon, deposed
that he was called to the deceased on Sunday evening last, and
found her in a state of stupor, and frothing at the mouth a
little. Having been informed that he swallowed a pint of
rum, he applied the stomach-pump in consequence, but could
not bring anything up. He then injected a quart of warm
water, and applied the pump again, and succeeded in bringing
the water up unmixed. He used such other means to re-
store her as he considered proper, andshe partially recovered.
He visited her again the following day, and applied stimulants
which recovered her a good deal, but she never properly
recovered, and on Tuesday afternoon he was called to her
again, and found her dead. He had since made a post marten:
examination of the body, and found the stomach in a state
of intensive inflammation, with a quantity of purulent mat-
ter. Inflammation of the stomach was the cause of death,
and, as the liver clearly indicated, he had no doubt but that
inflammation arose from intemperate habits. The jury re-
turned a verdict that the deceased departed this life from
inflammation of the stomach, brought on by excessive drink-
ing.

THE AMPHITHEATRE.—On Saturday last, and during
the week, the entertainments here have consisted of " The
Life and Death of Napoleon," the " Scenes in the Arena."
and the farce of " Kill or Cure." The first is remarkably
well got up. The drama opens with Buonaparte's Russian
campaign, the first act closing with the burning of Moscow.
In this act several historical incidents are introduced, which
tell extremely well. The burning of the city is very effec-
tive. The second act commences with incidents preceding
the fight of Waterloo. The review of the British troops by
the Duke of Wellington is very cleverly managed. The
troops perform several evolutions, and go through the mus-
ket exercise. This scene is remarkably interesting, and
never fails to draw forth loud applause. In the next scene
we have Buonaparte addressing his soldiers, and the inter-
view between him and Costa, the guide. Nlr. Weston plays
Costa capitally : his affected simplicity and cunning stupidity
is very good. In this act we are introduced to the redoubt-
able, never-to-be-forgotten Molly Malony. Mr. Sloan plays
the valorous suttler with much humour and drollery. The
act closes with a view of a portion of the field of Waterloo,
and an attack upon the farm of Huguemont. Here we see
the Life-Guardsman Shaw attacked by six Frenchmen, all
of whom he either kills or beats off. This fight is capitally
done. Shaw is well represented by Mr. W. Cooke—This
act also ends with a grand tableau. The third act gives us
the death of Napoleon at St. Helena, and concludes with a
diorama, and a view of the catafalque in the Hospital des
Inralides. Mr. Gomersal's Napoleon, although a little too
florid, is a decidedly clever performance; and we doubt
whether any man upon the stage, from Macready down-
wards, could play it so well, or make up so admirably in
appearance. Mr. Gomersal's resemblance to Napoleon is
wonderful. The piece has been, got up with great expense,
and appears likely to run well. The incidents are amusing,
and go off with spirit. We next have to notice the horse-
manship in the circus. To see this is alone worth the price
of admission. Mr. Cooke's family are very clever in their
art. The riding of Mr. George Cooke as Zephyr, in which
he introduces three children as his companions, is most as-
tonishing. When at full speed he places one little creature
on his head, while the other two hold on to him in pictu-
resque attitudes. We can safely say, that if it does not
equal Ducrow—which many affirm it to do—it approaches
the nen-est to his beautiful riding than anything we ever yet
saw. The evolutions in the flag fete are well performed,
with a rapidity inconceivable. Mr. Cooke's illustrations
from the Pickwick Papers" are very good. Mr. Pick-
wick is capital: it is the best figure decidedly of the lot,
although Sam Weller is very fair. The springboard jump-
ing of Mr. Alfred Cooke shows great agility. His leaps are
tremendous. The clown is one of the smartest we have seen
since poor Ducrow's : he seems to possess much humour
and originality. The farce of " Kill or Cure" gives Mr.
Hammond and Mrs. Daly the characters of Mr. and Mrs.
Brown, a loving couple, who cannot agree in any particular.
A worthy philanthropist sets about to cure them. Mr. and
Mrs. Brown create the most awful shocks of laughter—per-
fect " theatrequakes." The Atnphitheatte has been very
full during the week. Great numbers of the rising genera-
tion have been present, who appeared highly delighted with
the e'vening's entertainment.

A PLAIN BUT VARNISHED TALE.—A respectable look-
ing, elegantly attired personage, who gave his name Charles
M'lntosh, was placed before Mr. Rushton, on Friday, charged
by Mr. Thos, Dutton, cabinet-maker, with having defrauded
him of a sovereign by a false representation. Mr. Dutton
stated his case as follows :—About three weeks ago the per-
son at the bar called upon me, and said he was from the house
of Macintosh and Co., of Cheapside, London, and Manches-
ter, and that he was travelling for the purpose of appointing
agents for the sale of a fluid which he produced, and which he
called waterproof fluid, or India rubber varnish. He stated
that he had already appointed one agent, Stretch and Rain-
ford, of Lord-street, and they had advised him to call upon
me. He assured me that no French polish could equal the
varnish which would be produced by an application of the
fluid. If I became an agent he would have 500 circulars im-
mediately printed, and insert an advertisement in the Mer-
cury. He put down a dozen bottles, for which I gave him a
sovereign. They were to be two shillings a bottle, but be
said he would throw me two in. He then left the shop, and
I did not see anything further of him until my friend Mr.
Bridson called upon me and informed me—Mr. Davenport,
(who appeared for the prisoner)—Now, Mr. Dutton, your
tale has been " plain " throughout, though not " unvarnish-
ed ; " never mind stating what your friend Mr. Bridson
informed you ; he is present, and if it be necessary, he can
tell his own tale.—Mr. Dutton went on to say, that he had
made trial of the " fluid," and found that it did not possess
the shining qualities represented by the prisoner ; in fact it
was complete rubbish, and not worth a penny—the only
thing which was worth anything at all, was—the bottle.—Mr.
Davenport (to the magistrate)—l have no doubt, sir, it's a
most excellent fluid if properly applied ; . Mr. Dutton, per-
haps, has not used it as it: ought to be—(laughter).—Mr.
Dutton—lt 's not of any value whatever. I—Mr. Rushton
—Never mind. It all amounts to this; you have been taken
in by buying a spurious article. I should have thought that
men like you—(there were several parties in court who had
been duped by the prisoner)—would have been too sharp to
have been cheated. He has been selling you a most won-
derful polish, which turns out to be no polish at all. If you
were to take into custody all the vendors of quack medicines
in. England, there would not be men sufficient found to make
up a police force. Discharge him. The fluid was very neatly
sealed up in half-pint bottles, upon which was pasted a neat
label, bearing the following inscription, under the royal
arms :—" Patronised by her majesty and the royal family.
Mackintosh's India Rubber Patent Liquid, for waterproofing
and polishing liirniturei cloth, leather, tinware, &c, war-
ranted transparent. Directions for pse :—To be put on with
a rubber or brush, and stand till dry two hours. Retail price,
3s per bottle. Mackintosh and co., Cheapside, London, and
Manchester!: The vendor pf the patent liquid " left the
court amidst much laughter. It is to be hoped that this no-
tice will have the effect of deterring parites, not more wary
than Mr. Dutton, from being duped in like manner.

PROFILIST.-Mr. Neville, the, profilist, has commenced
business in Lord-street; we believe he possess much talent
in this branch of art.

THE STEAM-BOAT CIRCULAR.—A very useful publication
under this title has just made its appearance. The compiler
is Mr. Cantrell, of Redcross-street. He-intends issuing it

every month. It contains the times of starting and the days
of sailing of every steam-boat from the port of Liverpool. It
is surrounded by a very handsome border, which renders it
an ornament to any public room in which it might be blr%
'We should think that every hOtel, tavern, shop, or indeed'
any place of public resort will patronise it. In a merchant's
office it will also prove very valuable.

A BUCEPHALUS.—One of the steeds in Mr. Cooke's stud
at the Amphitheatre is so diminutive, that, had Mazeppa been
strapped to it, he would have taken the first opportunity of
releasing himself, putting the qdadruped under his arm, and
eating it up for his lunch. This Wonderful Bucephalus does
not weigh half a hundred weight, and measures only 26 inches
in height. He was foaled about thirteen months ago in Edin-
burgh. At first he was not much larger than a large sized
cat.

SUDDEN DEATH.—We regret to announce the decease of
Mr. Richardson, one of the oldest drapers in the town, of the
firm of Richardson and Cowburn. The deceased gentleman
attended divine service on Sunday evening last at St. Mary's,
Kirkdale, and on returning home, not feeling perfectly well,
called for a car, in which he reached his dwelling-house ; but,
we are sorry to add, he expired yesterday morning at five

o'clock

The first meeting of the grand lodge of the Loyal Orange
Institution was held at the Stafford Arms, Richmond-row
Liverpool, on Friday, January 1, 1841. The I

numerously and respectably attended, and the business con-
ducted in a spirit of unanimity, true loyalty, and sound pro-
feeling. James Bradshaw, Esq., of Stockport, grand
in the chair.

-On Satura