The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1833-03-15 00:00:00

I'OItEIGN INTELLIGEN

THE STEAM ENGINE.—It appears from a lecture
delivered in London, by Mr. Hemming, that some hue.,
improvements have been lately introduced into the Cast
tion of the steam-engine by a Mr. Hall. The first, which
perhaps; the most important of the whole, relates tO the '
the preservation of the packing of which is effected fa
years, and the consequent expense, labour, and inter(
re-packing avoided, by causing the steam to operate .
justing spring against the packing, and, consequently, to
accurately after being used for years as it does at the
meneement. The second improvement relates to the
The steam is effectually secured by the facing of the w'face of the sliding frame with steel plates, and hemp 01
packing, and by the compensating nature of the seat-I
which the sliding frame works. By these means the
of the valve is greatly increased, and its becoming um
friction and unequal expansion (allowing a consequent
steam) is prevented. By the third improvement the frici
the piston, both in the working cylinder and air-pump, is
annihilated, as well as that of the valves and piste!
whereby a great saving of power is effected, and the cy'
and other parts of the engine are preserved. The el
steam by the working piston and valves is effectually pr,
by the uniform and plentiful flow of oil, a stratum or
formed and constantly floats on the upper side of the 4
hermetically sealing any passage between it and the sie
the cylinder. Another 'advantage, perhaps the second
portance, is effected by the aniform and continued injec
an ample stream of oil, or other lubricating matter, in'
pipe which conveys the steam from the boiler to the '
cylinder, and the recovery of the lubricating matter afte
passed through the engine, to repeat the operation, 's
the quantity of oil, which would otherwise be expended
day. will last for years. The fourth improvement relates
condensation and the supplying of water to the boilers•
means of this, the power required to pump the injectinr
out of a vacuum is saved, for the air-pump is of much :
the usual size, the introduction of air into the condenser
is in combination with injection-water, and materially
a vacuum) is also avoided, as well as the pumping of it
the condenser along with the injection-water. The h.,
to the air-pump, &c. by water impregnated with saline
and other extraneous substances, is prevented, and the
tion of the boilers and the slow generation of steam,
upon the deposition of such extraneous matters, is
avoided.

The Hertfordshire peasants are notorious for their
urbanity. A lady, while on a visit to a friend residing
country, had, during her rides on horseback in. the not
hood, become perfectly aware of the boorishness of tl
santry. One day, when riding unattended, she came
gate of her host's park, which had not a lodge. A chul
was swinging to and fro upon it. She ventured to be,
would hold it open while she passed. To her utter ai
he did so. Delighted with his complacency, she give
shilling, observing, " It is quite clear, my lad, from your
ity, that you are not a native of Hertfordshire." The
was, " Thee'rt a liar ; I be."
BRITISH TRADE WITH CHINA.—The following is an
showing the amount of the principal article.; of imi
export during the year ending March 31, 1832 :-1
Beteluut, 6,691 pls.; rattans, 6,394; pepper, 15,771;
wood, 6,338; saltpetre, 7,068; olibanum, 550; sharl
3,010; putchuck, 460; rice, 51,496; iron, 38,705; steel,
lead, 29,954; tin, 5,030; cotton yarn, 4,852; tin plates.
boxes white cotton piece goods, 65,298; pieces broad
41,772; ditto long ells, 140,000; ditto cam-lets, 14,621;
Bengal cotton, 104,2-14 pls.; ditto Bombay, 334,281;
Madras, 4,513 Exports :—Nankin raw silk, 6,283
Canton, 2,168; sugar, 60,626; sugar candy, 32,279
lignea, 7,096; mother of pearl shells, '2,225; rhubarl
alum, 20,475 ; camphor,279; Star aniseed, 477; cochinel
copper, (South America) 4,610; nankin cloth, 315,570
treasure, in broken coin and silver to London,
Spanish dollars.

BIRTH, PARENTAGE, AND EDUCATION OF
GLEDY-PIGGLEDY.
A SERIOUS STORY.

I am the eldest of five brother-spirits, whose occupatil
pleasure it is to make a sport of mankind; our nai
Hiygledy-Piggledy, Helter-Skelter, Harum-Seart4m, Topsy-
and Hoity-laity. In latter times, a sixth, whose bid?,
ever, was of this world, endeavoured to make himser
an illegitimate relation of our family ; he was called
lorum : but having discovered, upon examination, that
all title, and good for nothing in use, we renounced hi
impostor.

With respect to our parents, I have seen the learned
loggerheads; but I can assure the world that our father's
was Chaos, and our mother's Matter, from whom, as we
the first family of the universe, has been derived the
Mater, into every known language. Our father had, one'
a time, very extensive dominions, which are now, all
longer to be found. While he sat quietly on his out.
throne, his sons may be said to have populated those
territories in which they made their paradise. 0 the
confusion of that romantic realm ! we lived every whey'
no where—we possessed nothing and every
thing!
But it can scarcely be said that I took a part in the In
of the world, until republicanism began to be tried as all
riment; and then, indeed, a new field of interesting prilst,
was opened to me. I lingered for a long time in the Agor:,,,'
Acropolis; nay, even the Lyceum and Portico were pia''
my frequent resort : but on the Roman Forum I built ill rfi
cilia' academy. Patricians and plebeians alike became
willing agents : all the family of Appii, Claudii, Syll3,
Sicinius Brutus the tribune, were my bosom friends. tit
It has been by my influence that no republic has ever elgoti
without containing
i that insubordinate spirit which or,
creates a rumbling n the belly of democracy. Let legiolllll
enact what laws they will, in lets than a century atter off
adoption I am never at a loss for a door by which I can ebicl
the commonwealth. 1 have always found that my seed, 'ft)
is the seed of Discord, produces a more abundant croPf td
that of law. There is not a state amongst the nations °lO,/
world upon which I have not continued to force my syste 41
I have carried them from democracy to despotism,
r,
potism to anarchy, and from anarchy to degradation. tlic
has been, and still is, the unvarying principle of my spiritn.'f,
first stage is that of my labour, the second that of nix.!;l
perity, the third that of my festivity ; and when the
rives at the last, I leave it in contempt. Thus it was
queen of the world.
Tired at length with the paltry dominion of demagi
praetorian guards, I meditated some grander schem,
curse of the human race. With this ambition I calif
cil of our brethren, wherein Helter-Skelter and Ha,
rum readily offered their services to bring down from 1
myriads of locusts noon the fatness of civilised lan,
succeeded those dark centuries, during which Top
and I were as happy as the night was long. During
riod, when mankind lost for a time all they had previoi
amassing, I collected in my own granaries all the
science, and pleasures, that had made the world so ri
there was a goodly medley in my warehouse! I shall
get the delight that I experienced at the destructio)
Ptolemean library. That all the wisdom, knowledge,
losophy of ages should be burning together in the sara,
was to my eyes the most gratifying of spectacles.
But of all the heroes that have astonished the mini
Mahomet, Barchochebas, and Buonaparte, were my
pecial favourites : and I have kept their hearts in in
museum, which shall be seen by all those who shall
faith. The exquisite disposition which these celebrate
early shewed to jumble together all the sciences of civilift
and all the principles of human sagacity, gained them a tti
alted opinion in my estimatiOn, and I loved them ffr„f
rebellious hearts. Napoleon, indeed, was the belove°, 0
family; nay, he seemed rather to command us than to 'rarM
instrument. Helter-Skelter blew his trumpet; Haram-574
beat his drum; Topsy-Turvy wrote his laws; I exec°toil
order; my son, Pelt-Mell, managed his artillery
i and Id
Toity stood for ever by his side. Thus we adminsterod.bi
man, as the four cities of Greece administered to Alci
whenever he marched.
Since the disappearance of this wonderful mans ,s:e
110(101
diversified our amusements by interfering with time intc',„"olo
pursuits of his neighbours and enemies by way of 1).11;
them for the destruction which they contributed to bone se
our favourite. We, ourselves, have been performing .11.10
musical festival, commencing with a grand overttlrev 1!'
The March of Intellect. The cannon of the three clar"-roil?
1830, in Paris, responded in tine accompaniMent ;
Harum-Scarum has been despatched to the Ottoman it!
Helier Skelter, with Don Pedro to Portugal ; I, myet4ll
up. Topsy-Turvy in protocols, and tumbled him into PAn 1
Pell-hell is gone to the colonies '•I am watching SPI
jY
Franco; and Hoity-Toity is laughing at John Bull.
sent two plagues into the world, which will sting them
a year, before they will be able to get rid of the eurse.;!o,
despatched two of my agents, Radicalism and Critic!.
wontheir woe ; and full well do they appear to perfneo
duty. With all this, it must be confessed I lead, at rip
by no means an uncomfortable life; for now that ref°o •
liaments, agitation, libraries for useful knowledge, af,,
houses, are so common, I am never at a loss to kneW
lay my head,—Frarer's Ilayaziaq.

PRANCE.
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MARCH 10.—It appears that M. Dupin hi
"'''!" the ministr3r t is probable that he h;
It his popularity is on the wane, that the
less he is esteemed. In fact, how is it I
10 supports a measure at one moment an
=at can ever establish a lasting hold upon
Public ? Otte instance of M. Dupin's in
le revolution of July will suffice. He had e
the utmost to obtain the revision of the
Marshal Ney, yet on the occasion of a p,
Ademned to political offences, under the
to the Chamber of Deputies but a few n
luous efforts in favour of Ney's family,
to leave the Presidential Chair, fur the
at the tribune that the prayer of the petitio
'ied to, on the ground that it would be high
of the revision of any of the proceedings
ors.
,r think that Dnpin is ever destined to
as member of the cabinet. He nu
.lister of Justice, but if so, the object
accept office will be to wear him out, ru
;_for no one likes or esteems him, from the E
4121 no occasion of committing him with the
will be lost.
)t improbable that after this session a sli
place in the Cabinet, but I do not think
the appointment of the present Minister
d'Argout, to the place of Governor of t
le removal of M. Guizot to the Ministry
• the nomination of M. Memusat to th,
lof Public Instruction.
reraoval of Soult would be agreeable to
of the cabinet; but as he is disposed tc
rather than retire, and as he is in many th
• colleague, it is probable that he will 13(
, (ions are making in the war department f,
;, :Africa. It is saut that the Marshal Clause
The object of the expedition is to obtain
-itory or town of Constantino, which is
for the prosperity and security of th
• arious attempts have been made to obt
concessions of territory from the Arabs
Jed listening to any of the propositions in
government. They will not abandon the
rs—such has beea their reply.

illippe,
Ring or the French, has bestowed
Legion of Hollow on Sir Astley Coo
presented to him on Monday by Prince T.
,su OF FORTUNE.—Since Wednesday then
walls of an hotel in the rue Lane, in P
.Ir, a hand-bill, with these words :—" Gi'
La, ite, No. 19. S'adresser aM. Jacque
morning sOthe workmen, proceeding to th(
read the hand-bill, and discussed the vario
,produced by revolutions. It is said that t
,aisons will also be shortly brought for sale
surprised and afflicted on learning this fact
uo other creditor than the bank, to which he
ludant security, and we are at a loss to cone
~of this nature can be necessary. M. Laffitt,
uefore the revolution the Rothschild of Fran(

HOLLAND.
tabAx, March 7.—Accounts from the neig
'eushoek, dated the sth, say that in the n
,:atinued fire of musketry was heard in the d
Pei, and that there were also a couple of ca
-1 '-as not known, but it was supposed tl
a false alarm of the Belgians, and that
together. The works of Lillo and Lie
tf- den eto strengthened, in order to put them
ce.
11,8.—Actual Debt, 2!,6 per cent., 46 461
'7 783 i ; Ditto 31 62 6'2%; Vol. Loan,
ce .1014.• Ditto, 1832;5 per cent., 841 851;
85.—Exchange on London, 11
41. 9236.
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s to state, that M. Dedel, the new Dutc
xtraordinarv, has arrived off Margate, an
''d in London.

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