The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1850-02-05 00:00:00

of the community

It was moved by R. W. RONALD, Esq., seconded by Wm.
CROSFIELD, Esq., and
Resolved unanimously,—That a Petition founded on these
Resolutions be adopted, and signed by the Mayor on behalf of
this Meeting, and that Sir Thomas B. Birch and Edward
Cardwell, Esq., be respectfully requested to present the same;
and that copies of the Resolutions be forwarded to the Mem-
bers for the Southern Division of the County, to Lord John

Russoli, and to the Chancellor of the Exchequer.
JOHN HOLMES, Mayor

The Mayor having left the chair,

ResolveirunaniZusty,—That the best thanks of this Al eeting
be given to the Worshipful the Mayor for convening and pre-
siding over this Meeting.

LATER FROM AMERICA

ARRIVAL OF THE STEAM-SHIP CANADA

The royal troll steam-ship Canada, Captain Judkins,
arrived here yesterday morning, at one o'clock, bringing
advices from New York to the 23d ultimo, and from
Halifax to the 26th, after a splendid run of only eleven
and a half days. She has brought 102 passengers, and
her mail is said to be the largest ever brought across the
Atlantic.

President Taylor has issued two messages—one urging
the propriety of an expedition to endeavour to rescue Sir
John Franklin, and another in reference to the action of
the executive in the affairs of California and New Mexico,
recommending the people of those territories to form a
state constitution, and to submit the same to Congress,
with a request for admission into the union as a state.
The Nicaragua question is in a fair way of settlement.
President Taylor has entertained hospitably many of
the most distinguished of the Magyar refugees.

A true bill has been found against Professor Webster
for the murder of Dr. Parkman, at Boston.
The barque -Sarah has arrived at New York with the
emigrants from the wreck of the Caleb Grimshaw. A
purse containing 5,000 dollars, and a handsome gold
snuff-box, with the freedom of the city, have been pre-
sented by the inhabitants of New York to Captain Cook,
the gallant commander of the Sarah.
We have advices frem California to the Ist December,
the particulars of which will be found in Another column.

At Canada Lord Elgin and his ministers are expe-
riencing difficulties which are leading to anything but a
good understanding. A great county meeting for Mon-
treal had been held in favour of annexation.

Advices from Hayti to the 4th ult. state that an engage-
ment had taken place near Aux Cayes, between the Do-
minican and Haytian fleets, in which the latter, having
received severe injuries in the contest, escaped by running
into shoal water. The Dominican fleet had bombarded
and burned Port Riviere, and had also bombarded Dame
Marie and several other small ports. The Emperor had
extended the monopoly law to an extensive list of new ar-
ticles. The law had induced several merchants to relin-
quish their business.
We have accounts from the city of Mexico to the 22d
December, and Jalapa to the 23d. The government
denied asking 'Congress for extraordinary powers, as re-
ported ; •it had determined to maintain itself within the
limits of the constitution. The governor of San Louis
Potois Interior had arraigned the Minister of War, Gen.
Arista, before Congress. Senor Jemerez, editor of El
Sid Nornsilo paper, had been declared as offensive to the
government. The Indians are still harassing the Mexi-
cans on the provinces, and are committing great atro-
cities.

The money market at New York was easy, money on call
being 5 to 6 per cent. ; but discount ruled heavy at from
7 to 10 per cent. The enquiry for foreign exchange was
active, at improved rates, viz.,*loB_to 108 - on London.

NEW YORK, JAN. 23d

The spring business is opening with conside;-able activity,
and the importers are very busy receiving and opening goods.
The far Southern and Western trade has begun to make its
appearance, and there is every prospect of an active business.
Goods are not in large supply, and the prices are higher
than last season. In provisions there has not been animation,
but the market has been heavy. The , only export sales have
been in prime mess Beef and Lard. Of the former, a few hun-
dred tierces at 15 dol 37ic to 15 dol 50c; and of the latter,
several thousand bbls and kegs, at 6ic to sic for old and new.
Perk is quiet at 10 dol 373 c for old, and 11 dol 25c for new mess,
and 8 dol 121 e to 8 do! 37ic-for old, and 9 dol to 9 dol 25c for
new prime. Beef is quoted at 6 dol to 6 dol 'lie, and 8 dol 50c
to 8 (nil 75e for prime and mess. In Cheese there is a moderate
business at 5c to 61c, and dull.
Corron.—The New York Shipping List of the 23d ult. states :
"In our notice of the market for the last steamer from Boston,
under date of the sth instant, we reported that prices had then
advanced is to -lc over those current on the 26th ult., induced
by speculation, the small stock on sale, and the firmness of
holders. Since then, owing chiefly to the diminished estimate
of the crop, our market has for the most part been much
excited, and at times very active,influenced by the movements
of speculators, though manufacturers have also bought pretty
freely, and prices rapidly advanced until the 18th, when they
stood at lie to lac higher than on the sth inst.; but since our
last, rates have been in favour of buyers, and the sales now
making are at a falling off of # per cent, closing heavily. The
receipts at all the shipping ports are 1,039,949 bales, against
1,145,148 to same dates last year, a decrease this season of
105,199 bales. The total foreign export this year. is 139,874 bales
less than last, say 132,491 bales decrease to Great Britain,
20,635 increase to France, 18,811 Aecrease to North of Europe,
and 9,207 decrease to other foreign ports. The shipments from
southern to northern ports are 39.437 bales more this season
than last, and there is a decrease in stock of 35,337 bales.
Uplassd and 11lobale, N. 0.,
Florida, and Texas,
3,900 bales. 2,200 bales.
Inferior
Low to good ordinary 12c to 12ic 12c to Vic
Low to good middling „ -13fe 12fe „ 134 c
Middling fair to fair l3lc „ 13ie 134 c „ 14c
Fully fair to good fair 132 c „ 14c l4le „
Fine None. None.

Total import since let-inst. 27,703 bales.
Export from Ist to 2241 Jan. 1850. 1849.
Cotton bales 10,303.. 47,228
Export from the United States.
Since Ist Sept., 1849 bales 470,535
Same time, 1848
Mr. Stewart, in his circular, remarks :—" I stated in my last
respects, that the chances of any contingency hereafter, ex-
tending the receipts to 2,200,000 hales, was very problematical.
I am now satisfied that it i&equally doubtful if they will go to
thelfigure of 2,100,000 bales. My limited space does not permit
me to present my views at length; I will, therefore, simply
state, that the great deficiency of the yield occurs in the top
crop.' This portion of the plant is the last to be picked, and
its appearance is always so deceptive that the best practical
planters are often greatly mistaken in their estimates of the
yield of particular fields; and asst is, consequently, the last to
be submitted to the ginning process, it is only in January that
we are enabled to collect in sufficient returns to enable us to
approximate the weight of cotton fibre the bolls will yield.
Usually the top bolls are the heaviest, from the matured state
of the plant; but this season it is proved that such is not the
case, and instances are numerous where 2,2001 b and 2,3001 b of
seed-cotton have been weighed oft' to produce a bale of 5001 b,
whereas 1,4001 b to 1,6001 b has generally been deemed ample to
turn that amount."
IRON.—The market has become quiet, and there is now less
disposition to operate at late prices. 810 tons Scotch pig sold
at 22 dol from ship; 150 tons English bars, 42 dol 50c; and 130
ditto T.V.F. Norway, from ship, 105 dol 6 mos.
FREIGHTS are without change; to Liverpool engagements
are making at is 6d per barrel on Flour and 4d to 4d on Grain.

n

Mrs. Taylor, widow of an English clergyman, and only
surviving daughter of the late Mr. Curran, Master of the
Rolls, has hrought an action against Mr. Simpson, a soli-
citor, to recover her father's portrait, by Sir Thomas
Lawrence, and sold by defendant to Sir Robert Peel for
six hundred gnineas. _ _ _

In the Sheriff's Court, on Saturday, Major William
Richardson obtained a verdict of £1 and costs from the
notorious Joseph My. The Major was taken in by a cir-
cular seating that tidy had recovered £lO,OOO for Sir H.
Jenner Fuse, and that his case was the same, but not so
much. He in cooequence sent the £l, and got in return
an extract from the '.1.4N Commutation Act for 1836; but
fortunately taking a receip, for his money with a promise
of repayment in case of no r:G.turn
for the same within a
month. The Major easily prove,-.4 his case, and obtained
an order for repayment of debt and 4.,1`4111

GREAT FESTIVITIES AT POYNTON, NEAR
STOCKPORT.
COMING OF AGE OF THE HON. AUGUSTUS HENRY.

VERNON.
[FROM OUR OWN REPORTERS.]

On Friday, the Ist instant, the village of Poynton, and
the surrounding district, became the scene of spendid
festivities, given in celebration of the coming of age of
the Hon. Augustus Henry Vernon, the heir of the eaten-
sive estates (including large collieries), of the family in
that part of Cheshire. Some brief mention of the family
may here be aptly introduced.
The estates were held by the " Warrens" of Poynton
(descendants of the ancient Earls of Warren and Surrey),
so far back as 1189 ; and from that period to the present
time, they have held them. The late Sir George Warren
was a lineal descendant, and became Baron of Stockport
in 1332. In 1777, on the demise of Sir George's lady,
without issue, the Poynton and Stockport estates were
inherited by her niece, daughter of Admiral Sir John
Borlase Warren, who married the late Lord Vernon. She
had but one son, the present Lord Vernon, who married
a daughter of Cuthbert Ellison, Esq. They have two
sons and three daughters ; the eldest of this family being
the Hon. Augustus Henry Vernon, who attained his ma-
jority on the day of the festivities under notice. The
family hold extensive estates in Derbyshire, Staffordshire,
and seats in other counties. On the death of Lady Ver-
non, in 1837, the present lord became possessed of the
estates ; and of the collieries at Poynton, four miles from
Stockport, and which give employment to about 1500
miners.

It may form an interesting reminiscence here to state
that the Vernons were for many years illustrious for their
gallant exploits, both on the field and on the ocean. The
name of Admiral Vernon is, it will be found, immortalized,
by Thompson, in his fine poem, " The Seasons." I❑
that part entitled " Summer," written in 1728, the poet,
after a fine description of the disease that sweeps away
Europeans, in tropical climates, alludes to that pestilence
which shortly before, at Carthagera, in South America,
had " quenched the British fire," and thus proceeds,
with reference to the deaths in the fleet :-
---- You, gallant Vernon, saw
The miserable scene ; you, pitying, saw
To infant weakness sunk the warrior's arm ;
Saw the deep racking pang, the ghastly form ;
The lip pale, quivering, and the boaroless eye,

Of agonizing ships ; from shore to shore
Heard nightly plunged, amid the sullen waves,

The frequent cOrse:"

To return to Poynton, great attention has been paid to
the large population of colliers and peasantry, by building
them neat and comfortable houses, to each of which a
garden is attached ; and all of them are gratuitously sup-
plied with coals. Relief is administered to them in sick-
ness, and all their children are gratuitously educated by
Lord and Lady Vernon.
O, ,hr

n the occasion, great preparations were made at
Poynton, as well as at all the other estates, by the general
celebration being fixed. The whole of the tenantry,
and the colliers, and their families, were brought together,
and treated in good old English style. They assembled
in the avenues of the extensive and beautiful lawn in front
of the here family seat—Poynton Hall—on which, as well
as the castellated building near it, (another hall of the
family,) national flags were displayed. The procession
formed on the avenues a crescent, or segment, (the cen •
tre of which was close to the hall entrance,) of upwards
of half a mile in length, though ranged in deep files.
Their appearance from several points of the ground,
which is skirted by fine old'trees, was imposing and pic-
turesque. Upwards of 200 beautiful flags and banners,
all new and bright, floated in the breeze ; and three pow-

erful bands of music were interspersed ; the

the old mansion and lake in front, having a truly baronial
effect,—well suited for the artists of the Illustrated News,
who will, we trust, do it justice. The day was rainy in
the morning, but happily faired, and so continued with
slight exceptions.

THE PROCESSION

The procession was headed by farmer tenants and others,
mounted on horseback. These were followed by other
tenantry, and a vast number of colliers and other labour-
ers on the estate. The colliers were variously attired,
those most singular in appearance being covered with
thick white woollen coats, or smock frocks, and wearing
white or green round-crowned hats. There was some-
thing curious, if not quizzical, in the pure white robes of
a class who work under ground on a material of the oppo-
site and negative colour. But many of the same class
were neatly and substantially clad in their various Sun-
day habiliments. In the rear was formed a long train of
the school children, headed by the clergyman and the
masters. All entered enthusiastically into the celebration
of the auspicious day.

There was not, we think, fewer than 2,500 persons in the
procession, and when the wkole moved off, taking the
western avenue by the lake, with flags flying and music
playing, the sight was enhanced in interest. Many of the
flags and banners—though most were national—bore ap.
propriate mottos and devices ; the arms, crests, and mot-
tos of the Vernons, with the legend " Vernon Semper
Viret " being conspicuous. The following is a condensed
programme of the order of procession :
A horseman carrying a banner bearing the motto of the family,

Tenintry and others mounted
The Poynton band,

Banner inscribed" Hum for Old (the steam engine),

Millwrights and engineers,
Banner inscribed " Lord Vernon for ever I"
Old colliers and others connected with the'oollieries,
Colliers, men and boys,
Hand-bell tingers,
_ Mr. Christie's band, _

Trades connected with the coal-works and farms, and banners,
Banner inscribed "Keep the railway waggons moving,,,
Men employed on the Poynton and Worth Railway (which runs
throughlhe estates), tippers, banksmen, and labourers,
The Macclesfield brass band,

Boatmen and others living on the estate and in the district,
Large:banner inscribed " Speed the Plough,"
Tenant farmers, _

he boys and girls of Lord and Lady -Vernon's schools, with

—numerous small banners and flags

The procession went, by the Park lodge, northward,
through the village. In passing the'Crescent Inn, nearly
half-an-hour was occupied, and the attendance of grati-
lied spectators was great. They thence proceeded to the
mansion of Mr. Ashworth, agent and solicitor for these
estates, where the hon. young nobleman was in waiting
,(with his friends) to receive an address, signed by about
1,000 persons, which was presented by Mr. Ashworth, in
front of his house, and read by Mr. 'Henson Gill. It was
beautifully lettered on a large roll, .and expressed in feel-
ing terms the attachment of the subscribers to the house
of Vernon, and their hearty congratulations on the auspi-
cious event of the day.
The Hon. Augustus H. Vernon received the Address
most graciously, and expressed the gratification he ex-
perienced at the high compliments which it conveyed, in
feeling and suitable terms. His younger brother, Wil-
liam John Vernon, also spoke in acknowledgement for the
several branches of the family.

The procession then returned through the village in the
same order, and as far as the Midway-house Inn, and
thence countermarched to the New Schools, where the
dinner for the workpeople was prepared. A vast number
of persons, including many ladies and gentlemen, country
people, and others, assembled at every point of attraction
in the village, at the Hall, at the inns, and at the schools.
Shows, &c., were also on the grounds.

THE DINNER FOR THE WORKMEN, &C.

The spacious_Sehool-house is in the Elizbethan style,

in the form of the letter L as regards the plan, and is built
of bright-coloured brick, with cut stone quoins and finish-
ing, with a lofty peaked roof, projecting eaves, and a spa-
oious porch. It is surrounded by parterres enclosed by
rails. The building has been recently erected, and a
tablet is fixed in an interior wall, thus inscribed ;—" This
school was built by Elizabeth Caroline, Lady Vernon, in
grateful commemoration of the coming of age of Augustus
Henry Vernon. Feb. Ist, 1850."—The interior, forming
two large rooms, was beautifully decorated with ever-
greens, banners, flags, &c., all appropriate to the occasion
or .expressive of loyalty. The banners were finely
executed in colours or gold, on strong white drawing
paper, emblazoned with coats of arms and crests of the
distinguished family, with mottoes and devices. Amongst
the flag inscriptions we noticed " Peace and Plenty," and
"God speed the Plough," with a plough as a centre
piece; also numerous " welcomes" to the young heir in
varied language, such as " Hail, auspicious Day !" &c.
At one end of the main room was erected an orchestra,
fronted with crimson cloth, and over it the arms of the
family, surmounted by a.crown in evergreens. One ban-
ner was inscribed, " 'Vernon and the Victories of their
Fathers:" Over a chimney-piece was a beautiful engra-
ving of short-horned oxen and sheep, which the artist has
dedicated to Lord Vernon, in compliment to his agricul-
tural skill and perseverance. The rooms were also fes-
tooned round•the cornicings with white drapery, edged and
lettered with. crimson. Amongst the inscriptions in this
department were " Health and Happiness to Lord and
Lady Vernon," " Success to Lord and Lady Vernon's
Schools,":" Church and Queen," " God Bless the Prince
of Wales," &c. In the vestibule of the school-room was
hung a white flag, with the crests of the family encircled
by a ribbon inscribed, " Long Live the Noble House,"
and Honour to the Name;' and beneath this a real
shield with the family arms—three lions rampant embla-
zoned in gold,—the whole supported by British ensigneas
at each side, forming.rayons.
Besides the School-rooms, in order to provide greater
accommodation, a large temporary wooden building was
erected contiguously, and equally ornamented with ever-
greens, &c. The numerous long tables in all the apart-

lents were covered with white Cloth. The whole of the
handsome crockeryware used at the dinner and tea was
made expressly for the occasion, and each piece was
inscribed with an appropriate memorandum of the occa-
sion, with the name of Mr. Vernon and the date. Many
of the larger dishes bore inscriptions recording the names
of the several estates of the family, &c. The plates and
jugs used by the men were afterwards presented to them ;
and the cups and saucers to their wives and daughters,—
and highly they were prized by the recipients.
Two fine oxen, fed by Mr. Ashworth, and each weigh-
ing about 2600 lb., bad been killed for the occasion, and
admirably cooked in joints,—not roasted whole, as is the
frequently " spoiling " practice on similar occasions. Other
cattle and not a few sheep were also killed for the occa-
sion. A very large plateful of beef was laid before
each guest; and each allowance was in itself a glorious
well-mixed and well-cooked specimen of that prince of
English viands. By each plate was placed a quart jug of
prime ale,—brewed 21 years ago, from no stinted quantity
of the best malt and hops—a beverage which soon
became in fact demonstrative, in its effects, of the potency
of "John Barleycorn." Bread, mustard, &c. were also
supplied, The guests were admitted by ticket, em-
blazoned with the coat of arms of the family, and each
intended to be kept as a memorial of the day. They
were all enclosed in envelopes, and addressed. The whole
of the rooms were soon filled by men and youths, forming
the first batch, for the relay system was necessarily re-
sorted to, as all could not be accommodated at a time.
When they had taken their seats,
The Hon. Mr. Vernon entered, with several of his dis-
tinguished friepds, and appeared in the orchOtTfie He was

hailed by the loudest cheers. He briefly expressed the
happiness he felt in meeting with his industrious workmen
and their families that day, and hoped they would freely
enjoy themselves. He shortly afterwards retired, to visit
other scenes connected with the festivities.

Mr. Gill then proposed " The health of the Hon. Lord
Vernon, and prosperity to him and his," which was re-
ceived with loud applause.
The number of persons who dined in all could not be
less than 2,500.
After the dinner, the females were admitted and par-
took of tea, coffee, cakes, sandwiches, &c., and a joyful
and interesting assemblage they formed. They were all
neatly attired, and were positively lady-like. So much
for the wives of colliers and agricultural labourers under
a kindly landlord ! The children, who were prettily
dressed and rosy-cheeked, were also well attended to
during the whole day, and were quite delighted.
The village, which is owned by Lord Vernon, during
the whole evening, and well into the morning, was en-
livened both in the public and private circle by social en.
joyment, musical bands, singing, and general hilarity. It
was, in truth, a general jubilee of the heart, in honour of
and in gratitude to the Vernon family. The Crescent lnn
was crowded throughout, and the utmost attention
to the guests was paid by the worthy hostess and her
family, all of whom lent their best aid to accommodate
all, and especially those gentlemen from a distance on
whom it devolved to take an active part in providing for
and arranging the festivities.
The whole arrangements of this festival were entrusted
to Mr. Feeney, of the Merchants' Dining and Coffee
Rooms, in Liverpool. Most anxiously did he struggle
for days to accomplish this arduous task, and his efforts
were crowned with success. He not only provided the
viands and refreshments, but superintended—employing
able assistants—the whole of the amusements. He was
also mounted on a white palfrey, as field-marshall of the
procession, and was as active and efficient in this depart-
ment as in providing the good things of this life to high
and low on this memorable occasion.