The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1850-12-03 00:00:00

of the West Derby Union is
Friday last. The statement is

elr occupants. 'l he perpetrators
are afamily notoriously known by the police for many
years to have subsisted on plunder, and not a single mem-

gating the circumstances of the late
the bench Messrs. J. Deane Case,
Winch, W. Jackson, M.P., and J. Sommervitie, JacKsuo.
ber but who has been more than once incarcerated Pitt,
The meeting was strictly private, but we understand very
for burglary or household robbery. They resided in Hen.
important information respecting the late riot was reported
derson's-place, Norfolk-street; and on Monday night last
to the meeting by Mr. G. Palmer. the special high-con-
Story, Horn, and Johnstone, of the detective force, pro-
stable of the hundred, and Mr. M'Harg,.superintendent
of the Birkenhead police, which was derived from various ceeded there, where they found an immense quantity of
sources, all tending to spew that the riot was the result stolen bed-clothes, wearing apparel, and other property,
of a deep-laid conspiracy. Soon after the magistrates met besides upwards of thirty pawn-tickets, the whole of which
Colonel the Hon. Sir Edward Cast entered the court and had been taken from houses in the neighbourhood, in the
occupied the chair. way already described. On Wednesday William Knight,
t,
At two o'clock a deputation arrived at the To”sn-1,011 Sarah, his wife, and Hannah Winters, who were found i
for the purpose of presenting requisitions to t
gistrates.

• .
riot. There were on
William Hall, Henry

he absence o

the house at the time the

police-ofd

gave evidence against them, and they were committed on

The deputation consisted of the Revs. J. Hamilton,
Wall, S. R. Hall, Linton, Welsh, A Knox,
Lundy, and Redhead ; Messrs. P. M. Dove, J. H.
Hind, H. Cole, R. Hughes, E. Watson, S. Bailiff, Thos.
Tyler, P. Wright, H. Currie, H. Watson, Littler, Fry,
Griffith, Halcombe, Greatley, H. Gough, W. Carr, W.
Grantham, Conway, J. Jones, R. Hoare, C. Bell, ItFell,
C. Groves, W. H. Higgin, Kelley, J. Cook, M'Donald,
E. Willoughby, Fearns, W. Henson, T. Inman, H. Sher-
lock, Mocatta, G. Heron, J. H. Worthington, T. A. Dale,
G. Harvey, J. Mort, Drs. Sutherland and Hobbs, and
many others.

eight distinct charges

YESTERDAY

SHOP ROBBERIES.—Carnes, for stealing a jowl of beef
from the shop of Mr. Jones, Scotland-road, was com-
mitted to prison for one month ; and Mary Jones,..for

stealing two pounds of butter from the shop of Mr
Holmes, Richmond-row, was committed for two months
ROBBERY BY A DOMESTIC SERVANT.—Yesterday M
Hagan was committed to prison for two mon

Won by

the for st

M. DOVE said he had been deputed by a number of
gentlemen, ratepayers of Birkenhead, to present to their

ing wearing apparel. The prisoner was a servant in the
house of Mr. John Watham, and being about to leave,
packed up wearing apparel belonging to her master with

. .
ivorships the requisition he held in his hand, whic
been signed in one day by no less than 860 ratepas

that town. From the shortness of the time tl;ose were
the numbers, but had longer time been afforded, ho had

no doubt t

ere would

ed to it a very

large majority of the whole town

He was informec

the number of bona fide ratepayers d

and out of that body not one in fifty had refused to sign.
For instance, in Hamilton-square they had only received
one refusal, and he believed a like result had followea in
all the other localities. The following requisition was
then handed to the Bench :

"TO THE

AGISTRATES ACTING AT BIRKENHEAD, IN THE

COUNTY OF CHESTER

•' We the undersigned inhabitant ratepayers of Birkenhead
and its vicinity regret that, from the violence of a riotous mob,
it became necessary to adjourn the meeting intended to have

Stake!
Bitter
by M

from %

been held yesterday for r)esentin

loyal address to her Ma.

jesty on the subject of tne encroacnments or 'tome; ana we
request you to afford us an opportunity of expressing our sen-
timents, by naming an early day for the adjourned
The circumstances of yesterday, in our opinion, fully show the
wisdom and necessity of the proposed meeting having been
confined to ratepayers only.
"Birkenhead, Nov. 28th, 1840." _ _ _

CHARLES GROVES, Esq., then came forward and said
that he had been deputed also to present a requisition to
the magistrates, which was agreed to at a meeting of
Birkenhead gentlemen, held in Liverpool on Thurseay.
That requisition was signed by 350 parties, chiefly mer-
chants residing at Birkenhead, and was adopted before it
was known that anything had been done on that side of
the Water.
The following was then handed to the bench :

" TO THE MAGISTRATES ACTIN

HUNDRED OF WIRRAL

"We, the undersigned, Protestant inhabitants and rate-
payers of Birkenhead and its vicinity, in consequence of the
lamentable circumstances which took place in that township
yesterday, whereby several policemen were savagely mal-
treated in performance of their duty, feel it incumbent on us
to address you.

• .
,ccounts of the Union,
nstances in which discr

nd calling attention to
pane es had been dis-
explaincd that an omission had
er entry in the book of the cases
ed.to write an explanatory letter to the

I beg to state—Firstly—That the letter of Mr. North
contained no complaint as to the mode of keeping the ac-
counts of the Union, nor did it contain any allusion to
any discrepancy; and secondly—that no omission has
been made in recording a proper entry, and consequently
I did not explain or refer to any such omission.
The facts are these—Mr. North called the attention of
the Board to a supposed anomaly in the existing law re-

The prisoner had previlusly been fined. .
lating to pauper lunatics, whereby the money expended
EXTENSIVE HOUSE ROMIERIES.—An extensive system in relief of such pauper lunatics is required to be paid to
of house robbing has for a length of time been carried on the Treasurer of the Union, instead of the Overseers
led in Toxteth-prak and the south district of the town, by of the Poor; and not a word was said either in such letter
sti means of the use of false keys, and entering the houses or at the Board with reference either to omission or dis-

am, gentlemen, your obedient servant,
WILLIAM CLEAVER,
Clerk to the West Derby Union.

Clayton-squnre, 2nd Dec.,

115tria Ram

A lad, named James Beckett, was found hanging in the

)n Monday, quite dead

WALMSLEY IN BoviOs.---Having satis-
fied the cravings of the nation in other directions, Sir
Joshua Walmsley found time, on Wednesday nignt last,
to perform a very necessary duty in Bolton, and that was,
s entered, were I to enlighten his constituent

as to what he had been doing
ier, such portion of them as

chose to pay either one shilling for sitting in the same
steam with himself, or sixpence for enjoying the charms
of his eloquence after the teapots had been taken away.—
Bolton Chronicle.

THE LYTHAM CLUB COURSING MEETING

(Wednes-

day and Thursday las
The Great Clifton Cu

—The following is a final return :
won by Mr. Eddleston's Sefton,

.
Mr. Hackworth's Young Cedric running up.—The Tal-
bot Cup, won by Mr. Forrest's Harkaway, Mr. Shaw's
Slave running up.—The Lytham Cup, for all aged dogs,
Mr. Shaw's Simple Simon, Mr. Taylor's Teresa
up.—The Warton Lodge Stakes, for bitches, won

Bateman's Flirt, 1Y

Forrest's Beeswing running
n by Mr. Singleton's Neville,
tion running up.—The Fylde
won by Mr. Singleton's Dalton, Mr. Forrest's
The Westbv Hall Stakes, won
Mr. H. Segar's Blueskia.

Ale runninz t

r. Forrest's 13u

Dean, near II

RSH, THE PROTESTANT MARTYR.-00.
,n the Rev. Edward Girdlestone, vicar of

'ton, preached an eloquent and impressive
Lo a large and attentive congregation, on the mar-
, rdom of this good man, from the words, " He, being
dead, vet speaketh." He explained that George Marsh,
rs ago, was a farmer in that
of a religious turn of mind, and
college, and took holy orders,
'reached in that very pulpit
them, and, no doubt,
`-fnl preaching soon

between 200 and 300 year
neighbourhood, and b

virtuous habits,

to trouble with the Papist

who could not en-

and lie received an
taken into custody,

lee from the danger or
et with a friend like-
he conferred on the

subject, and they kneeled down, and prayed to the Al-
mighty for direction on Dean Moor, over which, the
preacher said, no doubt many then present bad come to

church that afternoon. Marsh was taken to Lancaster
Castle, and immured in a eold dungeon for two nights,
having been first ta'

.1 thence to-La

len Popish Earl of Derby.
ed to Chester Castle,

From Lancaster Cast
with death if he did not renounce his re-
ted to do so by his own immediate

was reff

ligion, and ent

in vain
not

t length t

more pray for you than I will for a dog." To which the-
martyr replied, " But I will pray for you." His end was
that he was nailed to a stake, with barrels of pitch under
it, and was burnt alive at Boughton, near the city of
Chester. The worthy vies; said he should select four

prominent feat

s Protestant t

''s charac

icr, and preach from ono of them on each•of the four
Sundays in Advent ; and the subject he selected for that
discourse was prayer, which he expatiated upon in a very
touching manner, and strewed that prayer was the main-
stay and support—the solace and comfort of•thisuncprn-

e offered up a Prayer corn

I have no doubt the
ions will be listened to
with even greater interest than that which we have taken
the liberiy of alludinz to.

the end of hIS sermon
posed by Marsh himself. We

at the pre

ucceedir

TANN'S FIREPROOF SAFES

T G. HARRISON Sz CO. respectful invite the
0.1 • Public to INSPECT Two large FLREPRODF SAFES
ust received from the Works of thetrtentees. These Safes•
have been specially manufactursi.l-for a Liverpool House, and
wi:l be shipped in a few d • They are constructed on a
novel and most approve rinciple, with reference to the pro-
tection of valuables i from
11E AND ROBBERY.

.eanigethnoatnt:
security,
j.Glia. -8'
rd-street,
ell as
ausii ItT.usietnaeti,nB,7,_l yr
wasos,e.krmt,atnintipf,ortheetyi
be sure ed by any Makers in the Trade.
14, rd-street, Dec. 2, 1850.

THE WEATHER.—On Wednesday night last a slight
frost set in which increased in intensity daily up to Sun-
day, when the cold was unusually severe for the time of
year ; the ground was covered with a hoar frost, and all
standing water was frozen over, in many places to such a
thickness as to afford to juveniles their accustomed winter
recreation. A change took place on Sunday night, the
frost gave way, and heavy rains sot

7 mv..

REDUCTION IN 'I HE RATES OF FREIGHT

LINE OF I'ACKETS
For NEW YORK,
SAILING ON THE
ELEVENTH OF EVERY MONTH

ROSCIUS, SDOPPT
GARRICK. C. K. ADAMS
-HENRY CLAY, F. FRENCH
SIDDONS, E. HONES, Jun.

Toinsure punctuality in sailin
after midnight on the 9th of eac

1150 t0n5..116 Dec.

1114 tons.. llth January.
1464 tons.. llth February
1051 tons.. 11th March.

Goods will not be received

• _ ..._......
These ski ps are all of the first and larges Thin the
city of Nevr York, oft he best materials with such improve-
ments as to combine 4reat speed w. unusual comfort for pas-
sengers, and they are comma by men of experience and
ability. The rate of Cabi 'pssage is fised #t TWENTY
POUNDS, without wine r liquors? lust tli9Se StigeS Pflil be
.40tei4eflon!mrd,

ktfT)

BROWN', SHIPLEY, and Co.
Freight by these vessels will be collected at the rate of four
dillart eighty cents to the pound sterling.

ABDUCTION OF THE RATE OF FREIGHT ON GOODS

Or
3PIO SaWngo tat and 16th of everxMottth /I SC

THE OLD LINE OF PACKETS
For NEW YOItK.

ISAAC WEBB, T. B. CROPPER .. 1400 tons.
YORKSIIIRE. D. S. SHEAHMAN.. 1100 tons,

ISAAC WRIGHT. G. S. PFABODY 1200 tons.. 16th January.
MONTEZUMA. J. M. BAYER lOOO to -Ist February
COLD NI Brit. E. G. FURUER 1 ons..lCtli Feb' nary
XIAN lIATTAN, W. G. HACKSTA 350 tons.. Ist March.
NEW YORK. L. J. BRIGGS lOOO tons.. 16th March.
FIDELIA, E. W. PEAno lOOO tons.. Ist April.

Goods bbpirese Packetshitherto paying
willin future e charged only 20s. per ton measurement
255. and 20s. ditto 13s.

These ships are all of the first class, coppera and copper-
fastened, and commanded by men of character and experience.
Cabin Passengers will be. providedwith ample Stores of every

description, with the exception of Win
Trill be furnished by the Steward, if req
BARING

Freight by these p
dollars eighty cents

1

NEW YORK FACKET-SHIPS

CARRYING

NEW WORLD, KNIGHT ..
LIVERPOOL. J. ELDRIDGF
QUEEN OF 'l'l-IE WEST,
CONSTANTINE, (new,) Bu

let of every Month

'ERIENCED SURGEONS

1200 tor

21st Mar.

Goods will not be receiv n board after midni ph tof thel9th
of each month. These endid ships are all of the first class,
and commanded by nof great niverience and acknowledged
character. The ac modations are fitted up in a very supe-
rior style, and thoroughly ventilated.--Fo norms offreightand
cabin passage only apply to
CHAPMAN, BOWMAN and CO.. Feuwick Chambers.

,

REDUCED RATE OF FREIGHTS.
NEW YORK PACKET SHIPS.

NEW ARRA NG EM ENT

sail on the 26th of every Month.
CONSTELLATION, F. P. ALLEN 1800 tons.. 26th Dee.
WATERLOO. E. HARVEY 1200 tons.. 26th Jan.
I.INDERWRITER, T. SHIPLEY l3OO tons.. 26th Feb.
WEST POINT. WA-I. ALLEN l2OO tons.. 26th Mat

By these Packets Goods hitherto payi
30s. will in future be char only 20s. per ton.
All other Goods b ecial contract.
Goods will not in future received after Midnight of the
Sith of each Month.
These ships are all o le firstcla ss,recentlybuill in the city
•f New York, and strength, beauty of model, punctuality
and swiftness of ailing, 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
For Freight and Cabin Passage only apply to
A. TAYLOR and CO.
Freight bvthese vessels to be collected in New York atthe
rate of 4 dollars 80 cents to the pound sterling.

It,- The Philadelphia Packet-ship DRELL& is unavoidably
DETAINED until TOMORROW, (Wednesday,) the 4th inst.,
'and will take Goods np to Tins EVENING.

PHILADELPHIA AND LIVERPOOI

LINE OF PACKETS

Suilin o from LIVERPOOL on the lst •(each Month
And from PIIILAUELPHIA on the 10111.

BERLIN, A. F. SMITH
MARY PLEASANTS. A. M. N
SHENANDOAH, AV. IL \VEST
EUROPE, W. M'DowELL

800 tons.. 4th Dec
800 tons.. Ist Jan.

ROO tons.. Ist Feb.
650 tons.. Ist March

The Ships of this Line are built e best and most costly
materials, coppered and cop - astened, and commanded by
Wen of nrkonwlptlfred rftlo .

These Slips wiliekcstenmupthe Delaware.
Apply to JAMES M'HENRY, 5, Temple-place
Freight payable at 4 doll.•rrs SO cents per pound sterling.

PHILADELPHIA LINE OF PACKETS
MIC

Sailing on the 12th of every Month

TONAWANDA. J. W. m —.IERCKE
SARANAK, R. M. DLTNI,Kvy
WYOMING, T. Jumus
TUSCARORA, E. TURLEY

1300 tons.. 12111 Dec.
1000 tons.. 12th Jan.
1100 tons.. 12th Feb.
1232 tons.. 12th March

These Vessels are all of the first , uilt expressly for
this line, and combine ever; u to render them safe and
expeditious conveyances for ods, and they are furnished
with spacious and el accommodation for Passengers.
The rate of Passage i le Cabin is fixed at TWENTY POUNDS,
Passengers findin heir own %Vines and Liquors. These
Packets will to advantage of the Steam•towboats on the
Delaware. To insure punctuality in sailing, no Goods can be
received after the 10th of each Month.—For terms of Freight
or Cabin Passage apply to

13ROWIN

SHIPLEY, and CO.
Freight by these Vessels will be collected at the rate of four
dollars eighty cents to the pound sterling.

sA4,-
,„

FOR BOSTON.
Tons register. To sail.
WILLIAM STURGIS, Il I LER .. 800 ..sth December,

FOR NEW ORLEANS.
Tons register. To sail.
PETER MARCY, SAMPSON

Freight engaged, passage secured, and other information
•stained, by application to

JOHN TAYLOR CROOK,

2, Tower-chambers, Oki Churchyard, and
115, Waterloo-road, Liverpool.
AGENTS IN NEW YORK,
WILLIAMS and GU I ON, 40, Fulton-street.
AGENTS IN PHILADELPHIA,
RICHARDSON, WATSON, and Co.

Experienced SURGEONS can have FREE CABIN PASZAIIEII
by any •f these Packet-ships.

EMIGRATION TO THE UNITED STATES.
HARNDEN & CO.'S LINE OF PACKETS,
For PIIILADELFIIIA.
ine Packets sailing on the 12th of each month.
TONAWANDA Capt. J. W. MIE RCKEN... 12th Dec.
SARA NA K Capt. DUNLEVY 12th Jan.
WYOMING Capt. T. JULIUS l2th Feb.
TUSCARORA Capt. TURLEY l2th March,

For NEW YORK.
The celebrated Black Ball Liners.
ISAAC WEBB Capt. CROPPER 16th Dec.
YORKSHIRE Capt. SHERMAN
ISAAC WRIGHT Capt. PEABODY l6th Jan.
MONTEZUMA Capt. BRY ER
COLUMBIA Capt. FURBER litli Feb.
MANHATTAN Capt. HACKSTAFF
NEW YORK Capt. BRIGGS l6th March
FIDELIA Capt. E. G. PEABODY ... Ist April.
_

ALSO, FOR NEW YO
JOHANNES Capt.

JESSICA
SAXONY

For STON.
. fain HAYS This Day.
Captain AI ELCH ER— sth December,

Igor NEW ORLEANS.
W. D. SEWALL Capt. JACK sth December,

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fastened, fast sailers, and commanded by men of experience in
the trade; afford excellent accommodation for passengers, and
sail punctually.

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pay particular attention to Emigrants, protect them from All
fraud and imposition, and supply every information to parties
wishing t• proceed to the Western Ststes or other parts of
America.

Actual Outlay required to reach destination, all particulars
relative to Emigration, and Bills of Exchange, securing safety
in remittance, may be had by applying personally, or by letter,
to HARNDEN and CO.,
Emigration-office, 60, Waterloo-road, } Liverpool.
General Ditto, 6, Cook-street,