The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1846-07-07 00:00:00

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Arrangements are making at v&rious towns for cheap
trips to Liverpool on the occasion of Prince Albert's visit.
Sir Howard Douglas transacted business on Thursday
at the Colonial Office, on the subject of the late disas-
trous fire at St. John's, Newfoundland.
Bartholomew Bretherton, who built, a few years back,
a Roman Catholic Chapel, near his residence at Rainbill,
bas been beautifying it at a great outlay.
On Tuesday, a decent looking married female, named
'Janet Cunningham, was committed for trial charged with
picking a lady's pocket at,the Zoological Gardens.
On Monday and Tuesday about £70.000 was paid at
the Custom-house in this town for duties on corn and
Tour.
The Rev. Dr. Booth has been presented with a com-
munion service by the pupils of the Collegiate Institu-
tion.
Mr. Rose, the superintendent of the Manchester fire
brigade, has resigned his situation in order to enter into
contracts with the corporation of that town for cleansing
streets.
CORONER'S COURT.—Since Friday week to Saturday
last there had been only two inquests ; such a dearth of
fatal casualties has not occurred during the last ten
years.
THE FIRE AT WINDSOR FOUNDRY.—As there are some
reasons for supposing that the fire which broke out at
`Windsor Foundry lately, was the work of an incendiary,
a reward of £lOO has been offered for such information as
may lead to his discovery.
SUDDEN DEATH.—Yesterday evening week Mr. Gaw-
thorpe, of Birkenhead. father of Mr. Gawthorpe, of this
town, went out for a walk and returned at seven o'clock,
apparently refreshed. At nine he was a corpse. His
health had been declining for some time.
BIRKENHEAD FAIR.—The July cattle fair was held
on Friday, and was well supplied with horses and cattle
of good quality ; the former sold slowly at high rates.
The supply of sheep and pigs was nothing to boast of. The
Attendance was not so numerous as usual.

Last week a swarm of bees took possession of a large
lamp in the market-place at Warrington, and commenced
forming their combs. The following day they were safely
hived, and placed in the garden of Mr. Jones, the super-
intendent of police.
SMUGGLING.—On Tuesday, James Morrish was
fined t 5, or one month's imprisomhent, for smuggling
several pounds of tobacco, from a vessel in the Bruns-
wick Dock. On Wednesday, Richard Harris, cook of
the Queen of the West, was fined £lOO, for being con-
cerned in smuggling 166 pounds of tobacco.
A HEAVY DAY AT THE POLICE-COURT.—On Friday
at the Police-court there were no fewer than one hundred
informations, principally against parties for nmsarices and
ofiences under the Health Act, and for allowing dogs to
be at large. The fines inflicted amounted to upwards of
X6O-
- mayor was at the public cemetery on Thursday for
the purpose of entering into the necessary arrangements
with its treasurer, Sir Thomas Brancker, previous to
Prince Albert's visit on the forthcoming occasion, His
worship signified his desire to give the public, more es-
pecial!), the children of our local schools, a good oppor-
tunity of seeing his royal highness.
DOUGLAS JERROLD AND' HIS NEWSPAPER.—This
justly popular author, having traversed every region of
the pen, the dramatic, the literary, the critical, has been
long verging to the political, and every friend of mankind,
whatever may be his politics, must be delighted that this
philanthropic writer is about to commence a weekly paper,
-devoted, as our advertising columns will show, to wit,
literature, and earnest politics.
The Manchester Guardian last week made a great pa-
rade about a manufacturer at Preston, who employs from
1000 to 1200 men, having gone amongst them, and an-
nounced, that in consequence of the passing of the corn
bill, he would rase their wages. The Preston Chronicle
(a free trade paper), however, honestly confesses that they
" cannot ascertain that there is the slightest foundation
for such a statement."

FINING THE CORPORATION.—Last week, Mr. Rushton
fined the Mayor, Aldermen, and Burgesses of Liverpool
405., for allowing the back wall of one of their houses to
be in such a bad state of repair, that offensive matter ran
through it. Mr. Rushton also intimated, that the fine
would be renewed daily, so long as the nuisance existed.
He saw no reason for not treating the Corporation the
same as other parties.
BIRICENFIEAD FERRY.—It is rumoured that Prince
Albert will, during his trip on the river, pay a visit to
Birkenhead Ferry, for the purpose of inspecting the ex-
cellent accommodations for landing passengers, &c., pro-
vided by the corporation upon their property there; and
that he will be entertained, for a few minutes, in the spa-
cious hut at the top of the slip, by Mr. Seymour Wil-
loughby.
The Rev. J. H. Stewart, having been appointed to the
incumbency of the Limpsfield rectory, in the county of
Surrey, is about to resign the ministry of St. Bride's
Church, in this town. On Thursday evening a deputation
from the congregation of St. Bride's presented the rev.
gentleman with a silver tea kettle and silver salver, as an
affectionate testimonial of their gratitude for his services
as their minister. Mr. Stewart preached his farewell ser-
mon, at St. Bride's, on Sunday evening. _

DREADFUL COLLIERY ACCIDENT.—On Monday week
a dreadful accident occurred at the '_Millstone Pit, in
Chorley, by which four men, named Andrew Derbyshire,
Merrick 011erton, James Yates, and
lost their lives. They were employed in re-opening the
pit, which had been filled up seven years since, and while
at work under the shaft of the pit the whole mass of the
earth with which it had been filled fell upon them,
crushing them and blocking up the passage by which they
communicated with the Chorley Moor Pit.
LIVERPOOL CUSTOMS.—It is a source of gratification
to us to bear testimony to the zeal and promptitude mani-
fested by the Customs' officers at this part (more particu-
larly by the cashiers, computers, and officers employed in
the duty-paid slip office) during the late unprecedented
pressure of business, arising from the operation of the new
tariff. So satisfactorily have the several officers per-
formed their arduous and onerous duties, that, we have
been informed, the comptroller, as well as many of the
merchants, have been pleased publicly to express their
approbation and thanks for the great facilities that have
been rendered on this particular occasion.
CALI.FLOUR.OMETER.—Amongst the new inventions
of the day is a very ingenious instrument of the above
name. It is calculated to determine the proportion of
flour paste to cotton in a piece of calico; and when the
Cnrn Law is repealed, and the foreign ingredient cheap-
ened, it is expected to become an instrument of extensive
use, and indeed necessity, to merchants and buyers of
znanfactured cotton goods, as not only enabling them to
test the price of the mixed article by the Mark-lane
prices of what will shortly become the principal ingre-
dient, but guiding them as to the degree of care to be used
in handling it. We understand that, in future, the cot-
ton circulars will contain, along with the rates of Orleans
and Boweds, the prices of superfine flour, best seconds,
and middling and ordinary seconds.
THE WALLASEY COMMISSIONERS. The monthly
meeting was held at Liscard, on Thursday last, J. C.
Ewart, Esq.. in the chair, and a numerous meeting in at-
tendance. It was agreed that the two companies should
be amalgamated, forming one, two to retire alphabeti-
cally every month, and thir places to be supplied by other
members, so .that all might share in the duties and re-
sponsibilities. A conversation took place relative to the
purchase of one or more of the ferries, but the matter was
delayed for a further report. The accounts for the year
ending 15th June were read. The total receipts were
£5876 7s. Bd., and there was an amount of expenditure
over the income of £1565, but after certain deductions
which would be made to the credit of the township, the
actual balance against them would be £llOO. After some
explanations by the law-clerk, the accounts were passed.
Auditors were appointed and thanks voted to the chair-
man, who replied in suitable terms.
SELECT VESTRY.—At the meeting on Tuesday, the
Workhouse Committee reported that Edward Rogers, the
baker had entered the house at ten o'clock at night, the
worse for liquor, and as it was his third offence, they re-
commendi-d his dismissal. The committee decided, by a
majority of 11 to 10, that he be continued in his office for
three months longer. A letter was read from the Poor-
law Commissioners, stating that if Mr. Mc Dougall was
not a licentiate of the Apothecaries Company he was not
eligible for the situation o( house-surgeon. A statement
of the respective, qualifications of the candidates. Mr. Mc
Dougall and Mr. Gilrnour, is to be sent to the commis-
sioners. Another letter was read as to the plans submit-
ted by the vestry to the commissioners for the proposed
offices at Liverpool. As far as related to the register of-
fice, the commissioners said the vestry could charge the
cost thereof to the poor rates, but not as respects the re-
mainder, but the commissioners would sanction the ap-
plication of the produce of the sale of certain property
vested in the vestry to the erection of the offices in ques-
tion.

THE HERCULANEUM Dock BILL—The Herculaneum
Dock Bill was before a select committee of the House of
Lords on Monday. The opponents were the Liverpool
Dock Committee, and the commissioners of Toxteth- park.
The opposition of the dock committee was founded upon
the diversion of Sefton-street. It was held, however, by
the committee, that they could not appear upon the petition
which they hadpresented. For the commissioners of Tox -
teth, who claimed the right of a marine parade in front of
the intendeddock, evidence was given by Mr. J. B. Yates,
Dr. Duncan, Dr. Sutherland, and Mr. Alexander Ryan ;
and on Tuesday the committee decided that to give any ex-
tent of parade further than was conceded in the clauses sent
up from the Commons, would be fatal to the great object for
which the bill was introduced. They therefore declined
to accede to the prayer of the petition. Mr. Sergeant
Kinglake then pressed that, the promoters should make a
parade opposite Messrs. Vernon's works ; but this appli-
cation met with a similar result. The preamble was then
declared to be passed ; and the same evening the bill was
reported, and, on Friday, it received the royal assent.
PRESENTATION OF PLATE.--II will gratify the friends
and admirers of the Rev. Mr. Macgrath, formerly the
highly esteemed incumbent of St. Mark's, in this town,
to learn that he has been equally successful in securing the
affectionate regard of his own connexions in the West In-
dies, who have subscribed for a handsome assortment of
plate to be presented to him. The whole may be seen
for a few days at the shop of Mr. Flower, of Renshaw-
street, who has exhibited great taste in the designs and
I manufacture. t consists of a large and massive silver
salver, or tray, with a superb foliated and richly-cbaced
border; together with a correspondingly elegant silver tea
and coffee service, and tea caddy. The salver bears the
following inscription beautifully engraved :
" Presented to the Rev. John Macgrath, LL.D., by the mem-
bers of St. Michael's Church, Kingston, Jamaica. on his de-
parture from thence to assume the duties of rector of Trelawney,
as a small memento of their affectionate esteem end regard, for
the faithful and zealous discharge of his duties while their pas.
tor. Kingston. 17th January, 1846."

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The plate is of the value of £l6O, and, judging from its
weight, and superior workmanship, we should say that Mr.
Plower, has regarded much more his reputation as a
tradesman than any profit that may accrue to him—so
economically, yet faithfully, has he executed the order.

DOCK COMMITTEE.—At the weekly meeting on Thurs-
day a letter was read from Mr. C. Grayson, chairman of
the Liyerpool Ship-builders' Association, calling the at-
tention of the committee to the plan of the new graving
docks at the north end of the town, by which one dock
only would be sufficient to admit large steamers. The
letter suggested that if the work had not proceeded too
far for alteration, two of the docks be set apart for the
largest steamers, as, from the rapid increase of such
vessels, orie dock would be inadeqate for their accommo-
dation. It was also recommended that one of the large
docks be divided by central gates for the use of steamers
requiring extensive repairs. The letter was referred to the
sub-committee of works. A scale of the proposed rates
for the Albert-dock warehouses was submitted, and a
special committee appointed for Tuesday to revise them.
The Harbour-master's committee submitted new rules for
the regulation of the timber trade on the east side of the
Brunswick Dock, which were confirmed. The chairman
and two members of the committee were appointed to
revise the list of dock rate-payers on Wednesday.
ELIHU BURRITT, THE LEARNED BLACKSMITH.—This
extraordinary man arrived in Liverpool on Sunday morn-
ing by the Hibernia, from the United States, and reached
Manchester on Monday evening last. We understand that
he intends spending about a fortnight in Manchester. As
the fame of this extraordinary exemplar of "the pursuit of
knowledge under difficulties," may not have reached all
our readers, we may mention that be was born in Con-
necticut, in 1811, of humble but respectable parents; at-
tended the district school for some months yearly, till he
was 16; when, his father dying, he was apprenticed to a
blacksmith; at which trade he worked till he was 23; and
after trying, for a year or two, teaching, and other pro-
fessions, which did not suit his health, he returned to his
anvil, at which he still labours when at home, devoting all
his leisure hours to literary pursuits. By dint of hard
labour, he has become a proficient in the most difficult
languages of Asia, and in many of those languages of
Europe which are now nearly disused and obsolete; among
them are Gaelic, Welsh, Celtic, Saxon, Gothic, Icelandic,
Russian, Sclavonic, Armenian, Chaldaic, Syriac, Arabic,
Ethiopic, Sanscrit, and Tamul 1 It was stated, in a public
meeting, in 1838, by Governor Everett, that Mr. Burritt by
that time, by his unaided industry alone, had made himself
acquainted with fifty languages. Mr. Burritt shows no
dispotition to relax from his labours. He usually devotes
eight hours to labour, eight hours to study, and eight hours
to physical indulgence and repose; and, by pursuing this
course, he enjoys the advantages—vainly coveted by ma-sy
literary men—those connected with a sound mind in a
healthy body.' Nor does he confine his labours to the
mere acquisition of literary wealtbt—he also diffuses it with
a liberal band. He has written many valuable articles
for periodichls of high standing; he has delivered many
lectures which have been replete with interest and valuable
information; and has been repeatedly listened to by large
and highly respectable audiences in New York, Philadel-
phia, and other places, with edification and delight. Mr.
Burritt is now only 35 years of age, and he is visiting Eng-
land partly to recruit his strength, and partly to see the
English people with his own eyes, and judge for himself
as to their character as developed at home.
MASONIC FESTIVAL.—INSTALLATION OF THE EARL
OF ELLESMERE AS GRAND MASTER OF EAST LANCA-
SHIRE.—On Thursday, the town of Bolton-le-Moors pre-
sented a scene of unusual bustle, from the Freemasons of
East Lancashire there assembling, for the purpose of in-
stalling Lord Francis Egerton (now Earl Ellesmere) as
Grand Master. The Grand Lodge was solemnly opened
by the Mayor, who is Deputy Grand Master of the Di-
vision. The Noble Lord, who had been delayed by at-
tending the consecration offa new church at Worsley, at
length arrived, and was installed with the usual rites of the
" brethren of the mystic tie." The brethren, then, to the
number of 700, walked in procession to church, decorated
with the badges of their respective offices and the usual
masonic clothing. The streets were filled with specta-
tors, flags and banners were hung from nearly every
window along the line of procession, the bells rang a
merry peal, and at intervals a discharge of cannon awoke
the sleeping echoes of the place. At the churchyard gates
the brethren were met by the Rev. Canon Slade, the
vicar, who led the way to the sacred edifice. Prayers
were said by the Rev. J. Sheffield, and an excellent ser-
mon wes preached by the Rev. Gilmour Robinson, the
grand chaplain of West Lancashire, from the 22d verse of
the sth of Thessalonians. At the conclusion, £99 Os. 6d.
was collected in aid of the funds of the Bolton Dispen-
sary. The brethren then again formed the line of pro-
cession, and proceeded to St. George's School-room, an
excellent brass hand playing "The entered apprentice" as
a march. In this spacious apartment a sumptuous enter-
tainment was prepared, and covers were laid for 400,
which was the exact number of the guests. At the
principal table were seated the Earl of Ellesmere, Pro-
vincial Grand Master. as chairman; Stephen Blair, Esq
Deputy Provincial Grand Master; John Drinkwater,
Esq., Deputy Provincial Grand Master of West Lanca-
shire; Thomas Preston, Esq., Past Deputy Provincial
Grand Master ; the Rev. Gilmour Robinson, Grand
Chaplain ; R. Dales', Esq., Past Deputy Provincial
Grand Treasurer; Thomas Ridgway Bridson, Esq., De-
puty Provincial Grand Treasurer, &c., &c. The galleries
were filled with an immense assemblage of the rank.
beauty, and fashion of the town and neighbourhood, and
a more admirable sample of the far-famed Lancashire
witches never graced any meeting or any event. A first-
rate party of glee singers and band were in attendance,
and nothing was omitted which could add to the comfort
and enjoyment of the brethren and the fair spectators of
the scene, who, by the special wish of the noble grand, it
was arranged, should be permitted to witness the pro-
ceedings for a very much longer period than is usual.
The lodge was closed and the brethren separated about
eleven o'clock.