The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1848-10-24 00:00:00

SINGULAR DISEASE OF THE EYE
curred last week at the Glas

A. singular case oc-
gow Eye Infirmary. A girl of

sixteen years of age, having applied on account of loss of
sight of her left eye, the cause was ascertained to be the
presence of a living worm or Hydatid (the cysticircus of
scientific naturalists) in the eye, close before the pupil,
which it completely obstructed. This species of animal
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,e size of a small pea,

bbdy, w

Inch is a

ment, consisting of numerous rings, and capable of being
elongated and retracted at the creature's will. The body
ends in a neck and head, and the latter is supplied with
four lateral suckers. All this was plain to the naked eye
in this instance, but appeared still more so when the ani-
mal was viewed through the microscope. As the exist-
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ily

prevents vision, but ultimately destroys the wh'ole texture's
of the organ, it was resolved to remove it by operation.
This was successfully effected on Saturday last. The pa-
tient behaved with perfect steadiness, and found her vision
The hydatid continued to liv. fn

immediately restored

_,.ratted. As only
four similar cases are on record, the worm excited much
curiosity, and was examined by numerous visitors, both
lay and medical.—Glasgow Chronicle.

AN OLD TRICK IN A NEW WAY.—During the present
week, the following circumstance has been the general
topic of conversation in . the vill .ge of Horton. On
Thursday week, one of the inhabitants, who has long
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ing transactions has always exhibited a considerable degree
of jealousy and suspicion, took it into his head to attend
the fair, which is held annually at Wibsey. he had not
been long on the ground before he was accosted in a fa-

who offe

Cast bib try,

All goods to be alongside not later than the 30th

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instant.
For MANILLA,
The fine Spanish Barque ZEBUANA,
Captain SERTUCHA ;
401 tons; coppered, and a remarkably fast sailer,
and in every respect a first-rate conveyance both for goods and
passengers.—For terms, &c., apply on board, south end Prince's
Dock ; to Messrs. MURRAY, SYME and Co., or to
W. and J. TYRER.

Loading in Prince's Dock, and will sail on Saturday
next, the VIA instant.
For CALCUTTA,
The well-known Liverpool-built Ship
MARY SOMERVI LLE,

J. JOHNSON, Commander ;
A 1 at Lloyds ; 407 tons register.—For terms of freight apply to
Messrs. TAYLOR, POTTZR, and Co., or to

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Will be despatched about the end of October.
For DEMERARA,
The Ship PARKER,
HENRY RTSIEN, Master.
For terms of freight or passage apply to
SANDBACH, TINNE, and Co

Inittb &tato.

SHIPS

REDUCED RATE OF FREIGHTS
YORK PACKET
NEW ARRA NGEMENI

Sail on the 26th of every Month

WATERLOO, E. P. ALLEN l2OO to
RICHARD ALSOP, J. G. SMITH lO5O to
JOHN R. SK I DM. J. C. LUCE
WEST POINT. W. li. ALLEN.

1000 tons.
1200 tons

26th Oct.
26th Nov
26th Dec.
26th Jan,

GOODS by the above Packets HITHERTO PAYING
405., will in future pay only 30s. per ton. .
305., ditto ditto 255. ditto.
255., ditto ditto 20s. ditto.
205., ditto ditto 15s. ditto.
To insure punctuality in sailing, no Goods can be received
after the 24th of each month.
These ships are all of the first class, recently built in the city
of New York, and for strength, beauty of model, punctuality
and swiftness of sailing, as well as for extent and comfort of
cabin accommodations, are not surpassed by any in the trade,
and their commanders are men of great experience.
The rate of Cabin Passage-m oney i s TWENTY-FIVE POUNDS,
for which all stores will be found, except wines and spirits,
which can be had of the Steward, if required.—Apply to
SPOONER SANDS and Co.
Freight by these vessels to be collected in New York at the
rate of 4 dollars 80 cent to the pound sterling.

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THE OLD LINE OF PACKETS
For NEW YORK.

Sailing on the Ist and 16th of every Month

NEW YORK. T. B. CROPPER 1000 tons.. Ist Nov
MONTEZUMA. A. B. LownE R.. 1000 tons.. 16th Nov,

CAMBRIDGE. G. S. PEABODY OOO tons.. Ist December.
OXFORD, J. P. GOODMANSON 750 tons.. 16th December
FIDELIA. S. YEATON 1000 tons.. Ist January.
ISAAC WRIGHT. A. C. MARSHALL 120•`0 tons.. 16th January.
YORKSHIRE. D. G. BAILEY llOO tons.. Ist February.
COLUMBIA. E. G. FURBER llOO tons.. 16th February.

These ships are all of the first class, commanded by men
of character and experience. The Passage-money is established
at TWENTY GUINEAS, for which ample stores of every
description will be provided, with the exception of wines and
liquors, which will be furnished by the Steward, if required.
BARING BROTHERS and Co.
• Freight by these packets will be collected at the rate of four
dollars and eighty cents to the pound sterling.

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NEW LINE OF PACKETS
For NEW YORK.

To sail on the fith of every Month

QUEEN OF THE WEST, F. HALLET 1250 tons.. eth Nov
CONSTITUTION(new ship),J.lintrroN 1500 tons.. 6th Dec

LIOTTINGUER, I. BURSLEY
LIVERPOOL, ELDRIDGE...

1 050 tons.. 6th Jan
1100 tons.. 6th Feb.

Goods received until Midnight of the 4th of each Month.
Freight at the usual scale of rates.
These substantial, fast sailing, first class ships, all built in the
City of New York, are commanded by men of experience and
ability. Their cabins are elegant and commodious, and are
furnished with whatever can conduce to the ease and comfort
of passengers. The rate of Cabin Passage is TWENTY-ONE
POIjNBS, for which all stores are provided, except wines and
spirits; these, if required, may be procured from the Steward.
FIELDEN BROTHERS and Co.
Freight payable in New York at the rate of 4 dollars 80 cents
to the pound sterling.

Enittb otates,

Will sail punctually on theist of November,

For NEW ORLEANS,
Ths fine first-class American Ship BERLIN,

ALFRED F. Smi tr, Commander

750 tons register; newly coppered and copper-fastened; a re-
markably fast sailer, and in every respect a most desirable con-
veyance : lying in Victoria Dock.—For terms of freight or
cabin passage, having superior accommodations, apply to

JASIVS 111`HENRY, 5, Temple-place, or
A. TAYLOR and Co., 8, Lancelot's-hey.

PHILADELPHIA AND LIVERPOOL LINE OF
PACKETS.

Sailing on the Ist of each ➢Month,

The new Ship MARY PLEASANTS,

800 tons register, will sail on the Ist November; lying in Wa-
terloo Dock.--For terms of freight or cabin passage apply to
JAMES APHENRY, 5, Temple-place, or
A. TXYLOR and Co., 8, Lancelot's-hey.
Freight payable at four dollars eighty cents per pound ster-
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4i.abigatton

CARGO for these Ships will be received in the order of
priority of arrival at the Wharf, on MONDAY, TUESDAY, and
until Six o'clock on the EVENIN 0 of WEDNESDAY preceding
the day of sailing.

3RITISH AND NORTH AMERICAN ROYAL

MAIL STEAM SHIPS,
APPOINTED BY THE ADMIRALTY TO SAIL
1-41 L BETWEEN
4..;,Fi1f/14*: LIVERPOOL and BOSTON,
AND BETWEEN
LIVERPOOL and NEW YORK,
Collin!! at HALIFAX
To Land and Receive Passengers and Her Majesty's Mails.
Captain. Captain.
CANADA .. C. H. E. Judkins EUROPA.... Edw. G. Lott.
NIAGARA .. Alex. Pyrie. AM ERICA .. Wm. Hai rison.
CAMBRIA.. Neil Shannon. H IIIE'rtNIA.. James Stone.
BRITANNIA.W. J. C. Lang. CALEDONIA.John Leitch.

ACADIA

Captain Walter Douglas

The undernoted, or other vPssels, arP appointed to sail
FROM LIVERPOOL :

AMERICA For NEW Yong.... Saturday, 28th October.
ACADIA For BOSTON Saturday, 4th November,
CA M BMA For NEW Yong.... Saturday, 11th November,
BRITANNIA For BOSTON Qattirday, 18th November,
CANADA For NEW YORK.... Saturday, 25th November,
NIAGARA For BOSTON Saturday, 2d December.
EUROPA For NEW YORK Saturday, lfith December.
AMERICA .... For Bolin y. : ~.„,,,. Saturday, 30th December.