The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1843-12-19 00:00:00

LIST OF PASSENGERS

From Boston for Halifax.—Messrs. J. S. Baker and
Mr. S H. Harrington.

From Boston to Liverpool.—Messrs. A. Bridge, J.
Bridge, W. M. Bliss, A. A. Armour, Patterson, Moffat,
A. Lewis, F. Robinson, E. Phillips, John Falconer,
Alexander Gillespie, Alexander Ewing, F. Butterfield,
James Fisher, James Frost, D. Bruce, A. Cuvillier, J.
E. Grotian, J. A. Perrie, J. R. Clay, Samuel Aaron, C.
E. Levey, Henry Chapman, R. Patterson, A. Isleline, S.
L. Burritt, and James Jackson.

From Halifax to Liverpool.—Messrs. Robert Morrow,
J. G. W. Cleary, and D. D. Steuart. Total, 33.

SHIP SHEFFIELD.—This ship has been discharged of
all her cargo, with the exception of part of her coal. She
was put on the screw dock, and found not to be so much
injured as was apprehended. Her seams were quite open ;
the false keel and part of the main keel were somewhat
damaged, and the former would have to be replaced by a
new one. We understand she was sold by auction, at
New York, for 4100 dollars. The total cost of building
a fine packet-ship, at the present time, is 75,000 dollars.
MR. SANDS AND THE TOWN DUES.—A well-informed
correspondent of ours, having seen the name of the late
Mr. Tooth allnded to in connexion with this subject, says
—" He was considered the first Custom-house clerk of
his day—a man of no common ability. I knew him sell,
living in the same quarters with him. I perfectly remem-
ber the subject of the town dues as then discussed, and
my friend, who had a forcible way of arguing, generally
posed his antagonist. Once upon a time a younker ob-
served, 0, 1 know what a case and what a box mean
well enough—one is large, and the other small ! ' In-
deed ! ' said Mr. T., ' what is this—a toothpick box?'
'No ; that's a case.' Then what is this—a tobacco
case?' No; that is a box.' What is this?' Why,
it's a card case.' And this ?" It is a hat. box.' So
you see you do not know, or, like the Collector, you can-
not define.' "—Courier.

FREEMASONRY.—We understand that at the recent
Provincial Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons,
held in this town, a vote of thanks was unanimously
passed to Brother John Molineux, sen., for the great
services which he has, for several years, rendered to the
province in his official capacities of Grand Organist and
Grand Director of Ceremonies, and for the deep interest
which he has invariably evinced for the benefit of the craft
in genera.. The vote which appeared to be most warmly
received by the brethren, was ordered to be engrossed on
vellum, signed by the Provincial Grand Secretary, and
transmitted to Brother Molineux. We are pleased that
this compliment has been paid to a worthy, active, and
zealous mason. It shows the great respect in which he
is held by the craft, and that they duly appreciate his high
merits and acquirement. It will be an incentive to the
younger brethren to endeavour to follow in his footsteps.
Docx COMMITTEE, THURSDAY. Present, Messrs.
Moore, Barclay, Holt, Holmes, Middleton, Chilton,
Smith, Molyneux. Nicol, Bulley, Evans, Royden, Tobin,
Bold, Trotman, Ripley, Aikin, and Shand. A letter was
read from the solicitor, stating that in consequence of
indisposition he had been unable to consider his opinion
as to the power of the Town Council to confirm or annul
the proceedings of the Dock Committee by a simple ma-
jority ; and he expected to be ready with it next week. A
letter was read from the north harbour master, stating
that, in consequence of the crowded state of the docks, it
would be impossible to let any of the north docks dry
during the present springs. A letter was read from Mr.
George Kendall, chairman of the Shipowners' Associa-
tion, calling the attention of the committee to the diffe-
rential rate of dock dues, and recommending a uniform
rate of ls. 6d. Mr. Bold (seconded by Mr. Tobin)
moved the appointment of a sub-comm:itee, to take into
consideration the subject of differential rates on tonnage.
Mr. Aikin (seconded by Mr. Shand) proposed the ap-
pointment of a sub-committee to take into consideration
the dock and light dues on tonnage and on goods, and to
report. Some conversation took place, but the speakers
generally spoke in so low a tone that nothing connected
could be heat dat the reporters' table. Ultimately a di-
vision took place, when the amendment was carried by a
majority of 12 to 6. Messrs. Molyneux, Aikin, Nicol,
Shand, Chilton, and Bold were then appointed, and the
committee adjourned.

ANOTHER ACCIDENT AT GEORGE'S PIER.—A gentle-
man, who is well-known in this vicinity, crossed the river,
on Tuesday last, by the five o'clock boat from Woodside.
The passengers were very numerous. When the boat
reached George's Pier, there was another steamer be ween
her and the steps, and over this it was necessary to land.
The gentleman waited patiently till the bulk of the pas-
sengers had gore ashore. He then went to the gangway,
and, there being no plank out, though it was entirely dark,
he made a stride, as be thought, to the deck of the ad-
joining packet, but, unfortunately, he stepped short, and,
after striking his head a violent blow against the gunwale,
which for a moment bereft him of consciousness, he drop-
ped into the river and sank. The coldness of the water
revived him, but, being unable to swim, he felt strongly
impressed with the imminent peril of his situation. He
fought his way to the surface, however, and found himself
just beneath the shelving ledge of the packet, from which
the tide was rapidly drifting him. He was enabled to
grasp one of the projections, and presently he was sensi-
ble that a hand was extended towards him, but he was
weak and almost breathless in consequence of the sudden
immersion, and, probably, he had scarcely recovered from
the effects of the blow. He, however, clutched the hand,
and heard a welcome voice desiring him so hold on till
scutleicil. lie informed the
person above him that: he was too weak to hold on long.
Hereupon, another man stretched forth his arm and con-
trived to grasp the gentleman's apparel, and, further as-
sistance having been procured, he was dragged from the
water, sincerely thankful for his providential rescue.
Something should be done by the corporation in the way
of providing better landing places.

CAUTION TO HOUSEKEEPERS AND SERVANTS.—On
Tuesday last a youth, about sixteen years old, who wore
an apron and had a pair of Wellington boots in his hand,
called at the house of a gentleman, and told the servant
that he had been sent for some boots which needed repair.
" Are you from Eden and Clarke's ?" asked the girl.
" Yes," replied the youth. The girl called the master of
the house who happened to be at home, and he asked the
youth his business. " I have come from Eden's for some
boots to be repaired," was the reply. " I did not give any
order to your master to send for any boots to be repaired,"
said the gentleman. " Oh." continued he, "it must be
the new boots that were to be returned and exchanged for
a larger pair perhaps you were directed to call for a pair
of new boots." " Perhaps it was new boots," coolly re-
plied the youth. The gentleman hereupon demanded an-
grily why the new boots in question had not been sent to
Messrs. Eden and Clarke's shop according to his direction.
One of the servants declared that the order bad been com-
plied with and the boots punctually delivered. " There
must be some mistake," said the gentleman, " I'll call at
Messrs. Eden's to-morrow." " Very well, sir," said the
youth, and he departed. On the following day the gen-
tleman called at the shop of Messrs. Eden and Clarke,
and ascertained tbat no such message had been sent, and
learned further, that many persons had recently been
tricked out of boots and shoes by such ingenious practi-
tioners as the youth above alluded to. The Mercury gives
the following :—" Some practised youth called at the
house of Mr. Tronson, Everton-brow, on Saturday last,
and asked for some boots or shoes of Mr. T.'s, mentioning
that he had been sent by Messrs. Webster. Ile succeeded
obtaining three (younz ladies') new shoes, that is, a
pair and a half. No such person was sent by Nir. W.
All the shoes were stamped at she bottom with a small w."