The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1844-06-11 00:00:00

THE LIVERPOOL STANDARD

BEIIINGTON tIORTICULTURA.I. SOCIETY,

The first meeting of this society of the season, for the
exhibition of plants, flowers, fruits, and vegetables, was
held on Wednesday last, in the pleasure-ground of the
Royal Rock Ferry Hotel, where a handsome new mar-
quee, 24 yards in length and twelve in breadth, was
pitched for the occasion. The weather, though fine for
We country, was in the early part of the day rather un-
favourable for visiters,—being showery and threatening
further downfall ; but the attendance was, nevertheless,
numerous and highly respectable—a great number of
ladies and gentlemen reaching the ground in their own
carriages. Amongst those present were C. Stanley, Esq.
and lady, J. W. Hardman, Esq. and party, H. Winch,
Esq. and lady, the Rev. I. Mainwaring and lady, the Rev.
H. Wrench, Esq. and lady, J. Nelson Wood, Esq. and
lady, Wm. Robinson, Esq. and lady, Thomas Aspinall,
Esq. and lady, and C. Bullen, G. King, S. Vertue, G.
J. Wainright, W. Dowson, J. Higginson, D. Cannon,
R. Willis, J. Carter, P. Quirk, J. T. Rayner, &c., &c.,
Esqrs.. many of them with parties. The appearance of
the exhibition was altogether beautiful, and the tent,
which was decorated with flags, hung from the middle,
was much admired. The gardens were also decorated
with flags, and Mr. Parker's Cheltenham band was
stationed in the adjoining bowling-green, and played a
variety of popular airs. The company, when not engaged
in admiring the treasures of Flora in the marquee, pro-
menaded in the winding walks, or chatted in the numerous
arbours on the grounds,—which last have greatly im-
proved from the rapid growth of the shrubs, evergreens,
&c., within the last few years. A fine view of the river
with its shipping in panoramic motion, and of the town
and the opposite shore is obtained from various points ;
and the improvements in and round the hotel reflect the
highest credit on the worthy hostess Mrs. King. The
plants, flowers, &c. exhibited, were all excellent. We
could not indeed find a single indifferent specimen ; and it
were almost invidious to particularize, except with reference
to a few of the rarest of their kinds. The pelargoniums
(geraniums) were especially rich and beautiful. Amongst
them (Ist prize) was "Joan of Arc," and " Beauty of
Ware," both truly beauties, brought by Harold Littledale,
Esq., who, it is not too much to say, has, in but a few
years, become one of the most devoted and skilful florists
and agriculturists in our neighbourhood. A fine gera-
neum was also sent by a cottager named Cottrell.
Amongst the finer plants was the Cactus Specioussirni
(prickly pear) (from S. Needham, Esq.); the Eupherbia
Splendens (from the Rev Mr. Mainwaringl ; the Ox-
cidlum Flexuorum, and Azalia Indica, (Sir W. Stanley) ;
the Ocudium Papilio (or butterfly plant) a parasite—very
curious ; Azalia Literatii, &c. There were some fine
roses. We also noticed a few good ericas, or Cape
heaths. The baskets of plants and out flowers were ex-
tremely beautiful and admirably disposed. The basket
of cut flowers from Sir W. Stanley's attracted much
notice. Others of perhaps equal merit were sent by Miss
Needham, W. Sharp, Esq., J. T. Raynes, Esq, H. Winch,
Esq., and others. The pansies were many of them very
large and perfect, particularly some sent by J. B. Amey,
Esq. One good collection was rejected from being
" gummed," contrary to the rules. We observed several
superbly large and beautiful stocks—one in particular
from W. Boyd, Esq., (scarlet) upwards of a foot high in
the blossom. Miscellaneous collections of fine plants
and flowers were sent by Messrs. Dickson, of Chester,
and Mr. Whalley, of Liverpool. Amongst the former
were some yellow (or lucifer) roses, and a pomegrante ;
amongst the latter several good cplceolarius. These were
not for competition. The fruits were on the whole very
fine, particularly the black grapes, cherries, and melons.
The asparagus was very large, as was the rhubarb. The
samples of cucumbers, onions, pease, and cauliflower,
were also well-grown and excellent.
The following is a list of the awards
PREMIER PRIZES.
Best Orchidaceous Plant, Sir W. Stanley, Bart. ; Mr. Drewitt
gardener.
Best Stove Plant, Rev. J. Mainwaring; Mr. Stanton, gardener,
Pelargonium—lst prize, H. Littledale, Esq.
Fuchsia-Ist prize, G. J. Wainwright, Esq.
Greenhouse Plants—lst prize, Sir W. Stanley.
Best Pelargonium, H. Littledale, Esq. Best Fuchsia, G J.
Wainwright. Best Greenhouse Plants-1, Sir W. Stanley; 2,
Rev. J. Mainwaring. Best six Pelargoniums-1, H. Littledale,
Esq. •2, IL Winch, Esq. Best fcur Pelargoniums—Sir Wm.
Stanley; 2, H. Littledale, Esq. Best six Fuchsias-1, Sir Wm.
Stanley; 2, J. T. Raynes, Esq. Best six Verbenas-1, H. Winch,
Esq. ;2, P. Quirk, Esq. Best Roses—H. Winch, Esq. Best
Rose-tree, in pot—H. Littledale, Esq. Best Cinerarias-1, H.
Littledale, Esq. ; 2, J. T. Raynes, Esq. Best Calceolarias—Sir
W. Stanley. Best basket of Plants-1, H. Winch, Esq.; 2, Sir
W. Stanley. Best Cut Flowers-1. Sir W. Stanley; 2, W. Sharp,
Esq. Best Device of Flowers—G. J. Wainwright, Esq. Best
pan of twenty Pansies, distinct varieties—J. B. Amey, Esq
Best pan of twelve Pansies, distinct varieties—Sir W. Stanley.
FRUITS.—Best Black Grapes-1, W. Sharp, Esq.; 2, Ditto,
Best White Grapes—Ditto. Best basket of Fruit—Rev. J,
Mainwaring

VEGETABLES.—Best brace of Cucumbers-1, G. V. Tanton,
Esq. ;2, Ditto. Best brace of Cauliflowers-1, Sir W. Stanley ;
2, Welsh, Esq. Best brace of Cabbages—H Littledale, Esq.
Best Lettuce— Welsh, Esq. Best Peas—H. Winch, Esq.
Best Asparagus—Sir W. Stanley. Best Curled Parsley—Un-
known. Best Spring Onions—G V. Tanton, Esq. Best Car-
rots—Unknown. Best Turnips—W. Sharp, Esq.
EXTRA PRIX ES.—liest basket of Flowers—l, J. T. Raynes,
Esq.; 2, S. Needham, Esq. Best basket of Cut Flowers—Miss
Greenham. Best collection of Heaths—G. J. Wainwright, Esq.
Best Fuchsla—Rogersiana, Rev. J. Mainwaring. Best Stock
W. Bird, Esq Best Cucumbers—Rev. R. M. Fielden. Best
Rhubarb—H. Winch, Esq. Best Potatces—W. Sharp, Esq.
Best Kidney Beans—Sir W. Stanley. Best Melon—Rev. J.
Mainwaring. Be t Cherries—Sir W. Stanley. Best Greenhouse
Plant—He ichrysum spectabills, Sir W. Stanley. Best Stove
Plant—Gesnerii Cooperi, W. Sharp, Esq.
COTTAGERS' PRIER.—Best Cherries—John 011erhead, of
Bromboro'.

The second meeting of the society, for the season, will
take place on Friday, the 19th of July ; and the third,
and last, on Wednesday, the 4th of September.

Mr. Entwisle has already commenced his parliamentary
duties on railway committees, being one of the members
of the Committee of Selection on the North Wales Mi-
neral Railway Bill.

CONFIRMATION.-As no accurate statement of the
number of young persons confirmed by the Lord Bishop
of Chester, in this town, has yet appeared, we furnish the
following authorised account which has been furnished to
us. It includes all the churches at which the bishop con-
firmed in this town. His lordship administered this sacred
rite of the church also at Child wall, but we have not been
able to obtain the number of persons confirmed.
St. Michael's, Liverpool
St. Martin's-in-the-Fields
St. Jude's
St. John the Baptist's, Toxteth park 649
St. George's, Everton

2,580
MORE FATAL ATTEMPTS TO DEFEAT " JUSTICE TO
IRELAND."—We understand that a meeting was yesterday
held of the leading reformers of this town, at the Reform
Association office, to make arrangements for the reception
of an expected deputation from Ireland, bound hither on
an experimental cruize, for the purpose (if they can?) of
rousing the people here to make such a demonstration
against what the parties call " the injustice prosecution
and sentence" of O'Connell and his co-conspirators, as
shall " compel" the government to release them from
" durance vile." We need scarcely say that they will
find but a contemptible fraction of our population, (and
those not natives) who will yield their soft sympathies in
behalf of such cruelly encaged and patriotic champions
of national disruption.

INQUEST.—On Saturday, and, by adjournment, yester•
day, an inquest was held before Mr. Curry, borough
coroner, touching the death of William Luke, clerk to
Mr. Newton, fishmonger. It appeared that, on Friday
week, deceased fell down a stair in a warehouse belonging
to Messrs. Gordon, Stewart, and Co., in Great Charlotte-
street. He fell about fourteen feet, and his head was so
much injured that a great deal of blood flowed from one
of his ears. He was attended by Mr. Rogerson, surgeon,
Gildart-street, and occasionally went abroad, but partial
delirium became manifest on Thursday last. He went
out on the following morning, and got home again about
eleven o'clock, when he rapidly sank, and died about half-
past twelve. The jury returned a verdict in accordance
with the evidence, to the effect that he died " from the
effect of injuries received in the fall, and which were fol-
lowed by delirium tremens."

We have received from Captain H. Maclean, late com-
mander of the ship Palestine, which vessel was burnt at
sea on the 4th February, 1844, off the Mauritius, a list of
the crew and copy of letter from the Colonial-office at the
Cape of Good Hope, at which place Capt. Maclean arrived
rived with 20 of his crew, the remainderhaving left the 2d day
after the wreck in the cutter, who have safely an ived at the
Isle of Bourbon. "Mr. Montagu presents his compliments
to Capt. Maclean, and with reference to their conversation
of this morning begs to inform him that the government
is prepared to make such reasonable provision for the
support of the ship-wrecked seamen brought by him to
this colony as may be absolutely necessary, until they
can obtain work, or the means be found for them to pro..
ceed to England.—Colonial-office, 24th February, 1844."
Crew left at Cape—John Moore, carpenter; J. Basily,
sailmaker ; J. Dickson, cook ; J. Collings, steward ; J.
Carson, J. Shaw, W. Martin, George Grant, C. Griffiths,
G. Spours, G. Thompson, J. Morris, R. Harrison, Wm.
Jett, seamen. Arrived per Solway, with Captain Maclean,
from Cape of Good Hope—D. Smith, second mate; J.
Maclean, M. Maclean, ordinary seamen; S. Carson, IL
Park, W. Fox, apprentices. Left in cutter—J. Moodie,
mate ; J. Robertson, second mate ; J. Orr, boatswain ;
G. Thompson, joiner; W. Clemens, J. Cooper, J.
Mackay, C. Anderson, J. Buers, A. Foreman, J. Musson,
seamen ; Geo. West, L. Waller, apprentices.
be Police-
CHARGE OF STEALING A £lOO NOTE.—
office yesterday, a man who stated his name
Atkinson, was placed at the bar on
sutsP of Sarah Hey.
lotnt be f Edwardn g
stolen a bank note for £lOO, theprof
wood, of Eldon-street. It
.appeaPrrrecf Tilt in November,
residence from Torboc-
tittaol commence
1842, prosecutri x was changing h
street to Eldon-street, wberetesbiraws
which she
named respectively
shopkeeping, and that the note was atsheabc°aup
intended to embark.
Agnes Robinson and Elizabeth IVlTherson, were assisting
note stolen was placed a drawer
in the house in El
in the removal.Td heol -street, and shortly after being de-
positedinformation of which, al along
there
with the number of missing,
of the note, was immediately communi-
catedno- to the Commissioners of Police.—Mr. John Francis
Heath, of the District Bank, stated that, on Saturday last,
the prisoner presented the note, along with two other
notes,
one. for £3O, and another for £4O, and wished to
have gold in exchange. Prisoner was asked for his name
and address, and he stated his name to be Hood, and that
be resided in Manchester. Prisoner was then 'told that
payment of the £lOO note had been stopped, and a police-
officer was sent for, and he was given into custody.—At the
Commissioner's office prisoner stated that he had received
the note in exchange at Doncaster. The note was indorsed
" Henry Hood, 19, Sandon-street, Liverpool," at which
place prisoner said he resided. A police-officer was dis=
patched to Sandon-street, and when he returned stated
that there was no such number in the street ; the building
which would be 19, was one in process of erection. The
prisoner was remanded till Wednesday.