The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1845-07-29 00:00:00

THE LIVERPOOL STANDARD.

ASSAIII.T.—On Tuesday Richard Culshaw, William
Davies, Alice Mooney, and William Hunt were charged
at the police-office with an assault on the police. Cul-
shaw was being conveyed to bridewell, when the others
attempted a rescue, with the ass;stance of a large number
of persons who bad been attracted to the spot. Culshaw
was ordered to pay £5, and in default, two months' im-
prisonment ; Mooney the same ; and Hunt 40s. and costs.
The parties were also to find bail, in default the imprison-
ment to be extended another month.

SAILING OF "THE GREAT BRITAIN."

PAVING AND SEWERAGE COMMISSIONERS.--The
usual meeting of this body was held on Thursday. A
letter was received from Mr. Simpson, the engineer to
the new Water-works, stating, in reference to the subject
of having additional fire-plugs, that he had recommended
the Fire-police Committee to extend the main pipes for
that purpose, which would be requisite if the plans
pointed out by Mr. Dowling and Mr. Hewitt were to be
carried out. The laying down of the plugs, as proposed,
would require a length of piping to the extent of 817
yards, the expenses of which would be £450, and the
plugs, junction pipes, &c., £240. After some conversa-
tion it was thought advisable that Mr. Simpson should be
sent for to Liverpool, and consult with the Fire Police
and the Highway Board on the best mode to be adopted,
and that which would be most beneficial as regarded the
town generally.

FREEMASONRY IN LANCASHIRE.-A provincial grand
lodge for the western division of the county was held at
the Bull Inn, Preston, on Wednesday last. for the trans-
action of the business of the province. The brethren re-
presenting various lodges in this division met in the large
dining-room, when the C. Lodge was opened in due form
by A. Henderson, Esq.. W. M. of Lodge 35, of this
town, assisted by the W. M. of other lodges in the order
of their numerical rank. On the announcement of the ap.
proach of the P. G. officers, the brethren greeted them
with the usual honours, the Y. G. organist, John Moli-
neux, jun., Esq., playing a solemn march during the pro-
cession. The P. G. Lodge was opened by the R. W. P.
G. M„ Le. G. N. Sterkie, Esq.. supported by the R. W.
Dep., T. P. G. M. John Drinkwater, Esq., and other P.
G. Officers. Among the visitors present was the R. W.
Dep. T. P. G. M. for the eastern division of Lancashire,
S. Blair, Esq. The business being transacted, and the
lodges closed, the brethren met in the Assembly room,
where a sumptuous banquet was provided. The chair was
occupied by the R. W. P. G. M., supported by the G.
Officers. Among the visitors were his worship the Mayor
of Preston, the R. W. Dep. P. G. M. for East Lanca-
shire, and the P. G. Organist for the same division, who
played the grand march on the entrance of R. W. P. G.
M. ; the orchestra was filled with ladies, which formed a
pleasing feature in a Masonic assembly ; various loyal
toasts were drunk, and the brethren enlivened the en-
tertainments by singing some of the choicest glees and
appropriate songs. Brother Reily, of Preston, appeared
to great advantage, and Brothers Hornby and Dodd, of
Liverpool, added not a little to the harmony of the even-
ing. The brethren have cause to feel gratified at the plan
now persued by the R. W. P. G. M. ; who. it is evident,
feels desirous of holding his P. G. Lodges in various
parts of the province, and thus afford those brethren who
reside widely apart an opportunity of becoming better ac-
quainted with each other.

THE LATE H roT.—On Saturday at the Sessions, Wal-
ter Greenwood, 21, Patrick Kinahan, 25, Lawrence
O'Malley, 20, Charles Managhan, 20, Peter Ready, 27,
Wm. Wilson, 27, Joseph Gill, 18, Thomas Mangan, 20,
Edward Connor, 20, Daniel Kelly, 22, and Michael Fla-
herty, 26, stood indicted for having unlawfully and riot-
ously assembled in Great Crosshall-street, on the 6th
inst, and created a riot. There were nine counts in the
indictment, in two of which the prisoners were charged
with assaulting the police. Mr. James defended the pri-
soners, who were all found guilty of a riot. The Recorder
in passing sentence, said, that with regard to the prisoner
Greenwood, there might possibly be some difference made
in his case, from the circumstance that he appeared to
have received some provocation, perhaps, considerable.
Still, he should have restrained himself, seeing that his
conduct and that of some of his companions had led to a
riot, and might have resulted in consequeocee more serious
than any which had been witnessed. He should, how-
ever, make no distinct,on in Greenwood's favour from
those prisoners who stood round him, because, if there
were something that might palliate this conduct, on the
ground of provocation, he appeared to have received such
an education as ought to have taught him to know better
and to restrain his conduct within the bounds of law and
moderation. He was compelled to pass a somewhat se-
vere
sentence upon all of them ; and he did so with the
view, if possible, of putting a stop to those collisions be-
tween conflicting parties and conflicting crowds which,
from time to time, endangered the peace of the town. He
then sentenced each of the prisoners, with the exception
of Connor, to be imprisoned and kept to hard labour for
four calendar months. Connor, who, it was proved, had
thrown stones, and struck Inspector Bibby in the mouth
and knocked out one of his teeth, was sentenced to impri-
sonment and hard labour for six calendar months. The
female friends and relatives of several of the prisoners, on
hearing the sentence pronounced, wept bitterly.
CHARGE OF ASSAULT ON POLICE OFFICERS, AND
RESCUE OF A PRISONER. Yesterday, three men of
respectable appearance, Baldwin, Richardson, and ano-
ther, were charged, the first with assaulting several police-
officers, and the others attempting to rescue him. In-
spector Goody was one of the principal witnesses, and it
appeared from the evidence that there had been a club
held at Mr. Curry's, the Royal Oak Inn, in Londen-
road, on Saturday evening, and that the inspector had
complained, about twelve o'clock that night, that there
were drunken parties in the house and that the landlord
himself was of the number. This the prisoner Baldwin
(who was charged with being drunk) denied and on its
being repeated, said that the person who said so was a
liar. Out of this a quarrel arose, and Baldwin was taken
by the officers out of a cellar, where as some of the wit-
nesses stated he was severely handled by the police. They,
however. denied having used their sticks as stated. Theevi-
dence as to the rescue was not clearly made out, and it ap-
peared they were both sober. Mr. Curry himself denied that
he was in drink. Baldwin said that he was shamefully
used by the officers, and he accounted for the statements
made against him from the fact that his house had been
unjustifiably put under a threat. He said, some time ago,
when the case of Mr. Potts, printer, was befor,t the police
committee, a police officer, whose name or number he did
not know, went to his (witness's) wife, and intimidated
tier by saying that he should suffer for having signed a
paper relative to that case for the dismissal from the force
of Superintendent M`Donald, Inspector M`Donald, and
the other officers of whom Potts complained. He de-
clared that he had signed no such paper, but only a testi-
monial as to the character of Mr. Potts, whom he had
known as an industrious and respectable man for five
years. He would have appeared to speak in behalf of Mr.
Potts before the committee, and did go the first day of the
investigation, but was then not called upon, and his in-
tention of going next day was prevented by the threat
alluded to, and the unwillingness of his wife that he
should attend on that account.—Mrs. Curry was called
by Mr. Rushton, and said the threat was used to her
while she was standing at the door. by a police officer
whom she did not know, and who was in uniform,
with his cape under his arm, but she did not know his
number. Mr. Rushton, after hearing the whole cNse,
said that Curry, the landlord, had been seriously in fault,
but the case regarding him should not be proceeded with I
that day. If the police had acted as stated in threatening
his house, their conduct was very disgraceful, and if the
case were proved all those engaged in it should be dis-
missed.He should take care that a full investigation
into the matter should take place. Addressing Baldwin,
he said that he, by his conduct, had brought about ail the ,
mischief that had occurred, and he must pay a fine of 50s. '
and costs. The other two, instead of assisting the offi-
cers,
had rather obstructed them, but he should on this I
occasion discharge them. He then instructed Mr. Dow.
ling to institute such an inquiry amongst the whole police
force as should lead to the facts relative to the alleged in-
timidation of Curry's house, which he said he should do I
to the best of his power.

wards, which were returned by the Great Britain—cheer

following cheer. After proceeding seaward about 21
miles beyond the Light-ship, the greater part of the com-
pany took leave and transhipped to the Dreadnought

steam-tug. Others went on board the President steam-
tug, which was also in attendance. The steam-tugs were
placed by the Steam.tug Company at the disposal of
Messrs. Gibbs, Bright, and Co., agents of the Great

Western Company, fur the day, andmthegreutest atten

tion was paid by their captains io those on board

. .
should state. in conclusion, that owing to the state of the
wind the whole of the coals for the Great Britain did not

arrive in time, and but for the courtesy of Messrs. Wirer,

Agents of the North American Steam-ship Company, who

kindly sent a simply fromtheirstores, she could not have

departed on her appropriate day. The friendly feeling
thus evinced augurs well for the interests of bath com-

panies, and will,-we trust, be maintained for their mutual

advantage

HORTICULTURAL EXHIBITION AT THE
BOTANIC GARDENS.

The concluding exhibition of plants and flowers
for the season took place in the above gardens on
Thursday last, and was numerously and fashionably at-
tended. The day was rather threatening ; but, as the
rain kept off, the want of the sun only served to render
the gardens more pleasant. Mr. Parker's fine band was
in attendance, and enlivened the company during the
afternoon with a succession of beautiful airs and over-
tures. The chew itself did not strike us as a first-rate
one. Although there were several fine specimens of rare
plants and flowers, on the whole a want of variety was
manifested, and the show of fruit was rather meagre.
The prevailing flowers were Fuschias, of which there were
several splendid specimens, amongst which a Fuschia
Speciersa by Messrs. Skirring (not for competition) was
very fine. We noticed also several beautiful Vestas.
The Pelargoniums, contributed by Mrs. Thomas Tacker
(Reid, gardener) were very superior, as was an Achimenes.
The same lady also contributed a beautiful Cattleya, and
carried off the prizes for a splendid basket of flowers.
Some beautiful specimens were exhibited by Mrs. Isaac
Hadwin (Armstrong, gardener), amongst which a Lilium
Longiflorum, and a basket of flowers (2nd prize) were
conspicuous. A beautiful basket (not for competition)
was strewn by Messrs. Skirring. Mr. James Kellock, of
Oxton, had a beautiful Budelle Lendlyana, which was
much admired, as was a Veronica Speciosa, by Messrs.
Cunningham and Son. Of the fruit we only noticed as
very superior some Hamburg grapes from the gardens of
the Earl of Derby. The following is a list of the
prizes.
PLANTS.—Fuchsias, all distinct varieties, Ist prize, Messrs.
Whalley ; 2nd ditto, Messrs. Davies and Co. ; 3rd. J.
.Cnnning-
ham. Cape heaths, all distinct varieties, and not more than
two varieties of same species ; Ist prize, Messrs. Davies ; 2nd.
ditto, J. Cunningham. Cape heaths, or epacris, single speci-
mens. exhibiting very superior cultivation ; Ist. prize, Messrs.
Davies; 2nd. ditto. Isaac Hadwen.—Pelargoniums, in distinct
varieties ; 2nd. prize, Mrs. Thomas Foster.—Roses, in pots, not
fewer than eight distinct varieties; Messrs. Whalley.—Miscel-
laneous Plants, in pots, set in boxes, 8:c. ; Ist. prize, Mrs. Thos.
Foster ; 2nd ditto, Isaac Hadwen ; 3rd ditto, Mr. W. S.
Keightly.--Stone or greenhouse plants, miscellaneous collec-
tion ; Ist prize. Mrs. Thos. Foster; 2nd ditto, Messrs. Davies;
3rd ditto, Mr E. S. Gladstone; Extra prizes, Mr. Henry Winch,
Stove or green-house plants, miscellaneous collection; Ist
prize, Mr. Wm. Blain; 2nd ditto, T. S. Gladstone; 3rd ditto.
Mrs. Thomas Foster. Stove or green-house plants, best orna-
mental, single specimen, Ist prize, J. Cunningham; 2nd ditto,
Mrs Thos. Foster ; 3rd ditto, Isaac Hadwen Exotic orchidacce,
all distinct varieties, Ist prize, Mr. Isaac Hadwen; 2nd ditto,
Mr. Thomas Johnson ; 3rd ditto, Mr. William Bain. Exotic
orchidacece, Ist prize. John Moss, Exotc orchidacece, single
specimen. Ist prize, Mrs. Thomas Foster.—Fauvrs.—GuTes,
basket. fine, Mrs. Wright; 2nd kind, J. S. Gladstone; 3rd
ditto. Mr. William Moss. Pine apples, Mr. Jas. Tyrer, Any
other fruit, best dish, P. S. Gladstone. Hothouse or wail fruit,
in miscellaneous collections, not fewer than four kinds,
peaches and nectarines counting as only one kind—Earl of
Derby. Any other bind of fruit, in di-hes, in miscellaneous
collections, not fewer than four kinds; Mr. William Moss.

PUBLIC PROCESS I ONS —We have been somewhat amused
by an article in last Saturday's Liverpool Journal, in
which the writer has been singularly puzzled to reconcile
the two ends of his argument, his double object being ap-
parently to show that the Orangemen's processions are
worthy only of contempt, at the same time that they de-
serve the utmost condemnation and condign punishment.
The article talks of holding out the " olive-branch" to
Orangemen and then calls them " Irish miscreants !"
—no wonder that the Orangemen think that in such
hands the olive-branch is in tiger of becoming a shil-
lelah. Tne funeral which took place recently in Liver-
pool, when the mourners, fo- the offence of tying their
black sashes with orange ribbon, narrowly esca,ed the
fate of St. Stephen, is described by the Journal as" a vile
party exhibition—doubly vile from its affected religious
character on the sabbath." Now we must think that
this description proceeds from over sensitiveness on the
part of the hot-headed writer, or from a desire to see
established in this country the terrorism of the county of
Cavan. The town's " exemption from outrage" on
Monday week is said to be owing to the Mayor and Ma-
gistrates, and we are happy to hear that those gentlemen
performed their duties so well, for we agree with our
contemporary in another place, that " society which is
without the police of opinion must pay for the police of
force," though we cannot help thinking that toleration in
such matters would be the more economical ,expett.ent.
The Deputy Grand Master of the Orangemen, Mr. Liar-
bord, is said by the Journal to occupy " a respecfaMe
place in society." which is undoubtedly the case, but he
is then told that " all men of respectability have already
abandoned Orangeism, as vulgar, gross, and low," and
this in spite of the array of wealth and noble birth to be
found in its ranks. The liberal and tolerant writer be.
stows on the processionists such titles as a " collection of
scattered fanaticism—aliens at war with the natives—foot•
stools—silly or wicked fools, bedizened like prize wethers,
with gaudy ribbons," &c. We then meet with the fol-
lowing rather obscure passage, " Human nature can en-
dure indifferently the annoyance of the smallest insect.
Hercules was not the less potent because he crushed to
death the presuming Antseus." In this classical rhodo•
montade we suppose "the presuming Antzens” and "the
smallest insects" represent the unfortunate Orangemen ;
and the " smallest insects" aforesaid having been guilty
of the capital offence of bedizening themselves " like
prize wethers, with gaudy ribbons," an offence which
" human nature can endure indifferently," they are to be
forthwith " crushed to death," by the popish rabble of
Liverpool, alias Hercules; if this be not the clue to the
Editor's labyrinth of words, we give it up. We are not
aware that Hercules is ever represented as a coward, but
we know not what other addition to bestow on the ruffians
who waited in gangs about the doors of the lodges to
pounce upon some single Orangeman. Thanks to the
exertions of the police and the impartiality of Mr. Rush-
ton several of these Herculean gentry were fined for the
a

ttempt to " crush to death" their Protestant fellow-
townsmen. We dare say Mr. Harbord and the Orangemen
generally will place its real value on this brulum fulmen
of the Liverpool Journal.—Bollon Chronicle.

observations were not present, and as he did not wish to
imitate their example, and make remarks in their absence,
This stupendous ship left this port, on her first voyage he suggested that they should have the opportunity of
to New York, on Saturday afternoon. Notwithstanding coming, and that the regular business be concluded first.
the admiration which she excited here and elsewhere, and ; The committee then proceeded to dispose of the matters
the universal admission that she is a truly noble vessel, in 'on the paper. When they were dispatched.
every way giying full promise of adaptation for comfort, Mr. HENDERSON, on being called upon by the Chair-
safety, and speed on her destination, there was a some- man, said he was going to draw his attention to the fact,
thing of novelty both in her dimensions and in her manner that some observations were made at the last meeting
of propulsion, which, as might almost be expected, gave with respect to him (the Chairman) being in London on
pause to many of the less adventurous who proposed to the business of the trust, without the knowledge of this
cross the atlantic this season, and her first ocean trip being committee. He (Mr. H.) was sure the Chairman would
by such considered to be to a certain extent experimental not wish them to remain in suspense, and he thought it
she took out comparatively few passengers,—in all, we iright to direct his attention to the subject, in order that
learn forty-five, a much greater number, certainly, than he might have an opportunity of making an explanation.
went by that fine ship belonging to the same enterprising The CHAIRMAN said he observed that some remarks
proprietary the Great Western on her first transatlantic had been made during his absence by two gentlemen, Mr.
trip, before her fame was established ; and when like the Evans and Mr. Aikin. So far as he was individually con-
Great Britain the voyage was considered in some degree i cerned, he should have considered it derogatory to him-
experimental. i self (as it was derogatory in them to make the charge in
The ship had on board, we were informed 300 tons of I his absence) to have volunteered any defence in their ab.
merchant goods, and about 1400 tons of coals, yet was in sence. But out of respect to the committee, and having
good sailing trim, not being down to her bearing which been requested to do so, he thought it right to say some-
she carries high. thing, because the charge was clearly intended to convey
A great number of gentlemen, of the town and neigh- the impression that he bad acted independently, and taken
bourhood, interested in the progress of the steam naviga- on himself undue authority,—had done things he was not
tion, perhaps two hundred, and including many of our most authorized to do. Nothing could or ever had been fur-
distinguished merchants, ship owners, and builders, mem- ther from his intention than to do anything without proper
bers of the press, &c. were invited to accompany her to authority ; at the same time he must observe, that if at
the outward channel ; and as she was laying at the Sloyne, any time any emergency arose, and feeling the responsi-
a steam-boat was engaged to take them on board, and bility which he conceived rested on him, as Chairman,
proceeded from Egremont slip about 2 o'clock. Amongst when the committee was not assembled, he should not
the guests on board were Sir Byam Marten, one of the shrink from the responsibility of acting when urgent busi-
Lords of the admiralty, Mr. Miles, one of the Directors ness called him, and then come forward, explain the mat-
of the Company, Mr. Guppy, the eminent constructor of ter to the committee, and receive their sanction or disap.
the ship, the Rev. W. Beran, the Mayor, &c., one lady prove!. As to the present question, he must inform the
also graced the assemblage, a welcome representation of the committee—and he thought they would consider it quite
sex. The "Leviathan" baying been on view for the gra- unnecessary to say more—that four of the recent visits he
tification of the public up to Wednesday evening, a great had made to London, had not been on dock business at
portion of her spar-deck was taken up with packages of all. That alone would be an answer; but he would add
goods and other articles which there had not been time to that the last time be was away he was there by the force
stow below, but ample space was yet left for the promenade of two summonses from the House of Lords, and he had
above-board, independent of the large saloons and other various other matters to attend to. He had private mat_
extensive ranges on the two Decks below. A large sloop ters of his own, and he was one of a deputation from his
was alongside discharging coal to make up the complement countrymen in Brazil to obtain an act of parliament to
requir'ed, and on this account, the way of the ship was render valid the marriages of parties abroad, so that the
stayed as she passed down the river, somewhat to the dis- children might not suffer ; but being in London on those
appointment of the vast numbers of persons who crowded I and some other matters, it was deemed advisable that ad-
our own and Cheshire shores to witness her departure. vantage should be taken of his being in town to have an
The anchor being got up, she proceeded rather slowly interview with the Board of Ordnance. For this he had
down the river soon after three o'clock, and at twenty the authority of the committee, but whether he had that
minutes past that hour was opposite to the Albert Dock. or not he should have considered it his duty, having the
Several vessels at anchor loudly cheered her as she passed, possibility or probability of saving a large sum to the trust,
and tbese salutes were heartily returned. The quays to make the most of a very favourable opportunity. How-
from the Albert Dock to the termination of the river walls ever, he had full authority from the committee to do so, and
at the north extremity of the town presented a continu- Mr. Hartley was appointed to meet him there. It was
ous dense line of spectators ; and the scene on the river altogether incidental, and arose from the accidental cir-
was enlivened by numerous steamers and boats crowded curnstance of his being in London. He did not go up
to excess, yachts and other craft, intending to accompany upon that, nor probably would the Dock Committee have
her to sea. Amongst the first and largest was the Albert, sent up at all upon it. This would be quite enough in the
which was full, as were many others, even to the tops of way of explanation, but he could not help regretting that
the paddle-boxes, and the firing of the guns, repeated the remarks which had been made partook so much of a
from the Great Britain, the bands on board several pf the national nature. He regretted also the gentlemen were
steamers playing lively airs, and the brightness of the not present, and he would leave every body to judge of
day, combined to make up a scene of great animation. the cause of their absence after such an undignified at-
Her Majesty's steam-tender Red Wing, which bad tack. This was the more to be wondered at from two
brought on board Commander Bevis and other naval gentlemen who assumed and set up such large pretensions
officers, steamed alongside. The coal sloop was not to superiority of knowledge, arid had foreseen every event.
thrown off until the ship was off the Prince's pier. If it turned out well, they had foreseen and advised ; if it
Shortly afterwards the engine was stopped for some time turned our otherwise, they had foreseen and forewarned.
for adjustment. She took the South Channel, from the In fact, they hid foreseen every thing, with the excep-
Rock Point, and the scene when passing New Brighton tion of their own loss of power and influence; and
was highly interesting, and would have formed a capital it was strange, therefore, they had not ascertained
subject for the pencil of a marine painter. The beach whether he had gone up on business for the dock
and the hir.hts behind presented numerous spectators, trust or not, or they might have waited for a week
evidently, from their attitude, anxiously watching the until his return, and not made this unnecessary attack
monster ship as she glided steadily and smartly along, upon him in his absence. He was sorry these gentlemen
with her colours flying, and surrounded, as her satellites, were not present, because, if they were here, he mould
by numerous steamers—(we counted at least thirteen at challenge them to point out one single instance of his
one time)—crowded with passengers, and many of them ever acting, or endeavouring to act, in a way he was not
dressed with flags, some shooting a-head, others close authorized to do by his powers as chairman of this corn-
alongside, and others astern of the major planet of the mittee, and if they failed in advancing one single instance,
dey. Several of the smaller steamers, the• Blanche, the he should say to them they might add that to the long cata-
Cambria, the Ayreshire Lassie, and others, kept gallantly logue of blunders and misstatements which one of them in
up, though somewhat tossed in the wakes of the larger particular had been in the habit of making, and which he
vessels that preceded them. The Great Britain went on (the chairman) in charity attributed to an infirmity of
majestically, with no motion but that produced by her temper. He was sorry for having occupied the time of
onward propulsion. The day was beautifully fine, and we the committee with a matter personal to himself, but he
never beheld the shores of Lancashire, Cheshire. and thought it due to the committee to show that he had not
Wales, and the marine expanse to the north, which was undertaken things he had no authority to do. So far
studded with vessels, to greater advantage. from that, he thought he should be a very singular being
Shortly after passing the town, the greater portion of to undertake a responsibility when he had them to appeal
the company sat down in the dining saloon to a splendid to and throw the onus off his own shoulders, but if any
cold collation and excellent wines, including an unstinted thing occurred which called forth his interference, he
supply of sparkling champagne. These were succeeded hoped he should not shrink from his duty. He thought
by others in rotation, and many appropriate toasts were if he had made such a charge a week ago—such a charge
eloquently introduced and responded to, some of them by as was made on him—he should have felt it his duty to be
distinguished individuals, who were guests, and others by present to-day to hear what was said.—(The Chairman
American gentlemen, who were passengers on board. The spoke with considerable animation, and his very satisfac-
utmost hilarity, good humour and enthusiasm prevailed. tory explanation produced a marked effect On the members
The engine made about 13 strokes a minute. and the present. The small defeated clique will now surely learn
speed attained was not, very great, though satisfactory to hold their tongues.)
under the circumstances, Captain Hosken having deter- Mr. HENDERSON had no doubt the explanation would
mined to run no risks until the ship was cleared of the satisfy the committee, and he hoped there would always
lumber on deck and fairly at sea. Besides, it was neces- be confidence in the chairman. It was not necessary to
sary to keep near the other steamers, two of which were draw out anything against the gentlemen, but be thought
engaged to take home the guests. When near the Light- it right to afford the chairman an opportunity of explain-
ship, Captain Bevis and others went on board the Red- ing.
wing, which came alongside about 10 minutes before five The committee then adjourned
o'clock, and she returned to the town. Several of the
steamers fired parting guns before they rounded

GENERAL MISCELLANY

A house fell at East Stanford, on Tuesday, and killed
two persons—a boy and a woman.

On Friday, Vauxhall Gardens were put up for auction
and bought in at £17,700.

A solicitor, named Mantle, practising in London, com-
mitted suicide on Tuesday, during a fit of insanity.
Her Majesty's ship Cambrian, which arrived on Friday
week from China, had on hoard 2,000,000 dollars.
The experimental squadron is expected to arrive in the
Cove of Cork about Lie end of this week.

On Tuesday four pitmen were killed, at a mine near
Merthyr, whilst descending the pit, through the rope
breaking.

SINGULAR.—The milliners declare that, notwithstand-
ing the extreme bustle of the ladies, things are anything
but brisk.

It is generally reported that the Earl of Lonsdale will
retire from the office of Postmaster-General immediately
after the prorogation of parliament.

THE HAY HARVEST.—In Durham, and some parts of
Yorkshire, the rain has been s ) heavy that considerable
injury has been dune to the hay crops.
Mr. White, the celebrated yacht builder of Cowes, has
received orders to design and construct a schooner yacht
of about 130 tons for the Emperor of Russia.
RELEASE FROM A LONGCONFINEMENT.—On Tuesday
an aged man, named Charlesworth, was released from
York Castle, after an imprisonment of 29L years.

George Charles Smith, known as " Boatswain Smith,"
passed through the Insolvent Court on Tuesday week.
His debts amounted to £441.

A boy named Collinge, nine years of age, died last week,
at Bacup, from inflammation occasioned by a kick in the
stomach from one of his playfellows.

The new Free Church, at Paisley, was opened on Sun-
day week, and the sum collected at the morning, after-
noon, and evening service, was £l,OOO 4s- 4Ld.
The Prime Minister has gained by the deaths of Lord
Grey, Lord Canterbury, and Lord Bateman, the following
patronage:—One Lord Lieutenancy—one Garter, and
two Governorships of the Charter House.
STEAM-BOAT EXPLOSION. - On Friday, the Wasp,
Richmond steamer, lying off Dyer's Hall Wharf, burst
her boiler, injuring three or four of the engine men, but
the stoker most severely.

Docs.—The dog persecution still goes on in Leeds.
About 100 dogs were destroyed during last week ; and
the total number of the canine race sacrificed within the
last month is between 300 and 400.

GREAT ST. PETER. —On Wednesday, the monster bell
was safely suspended in its destined elevated position in
York Cathedral, after having occupied the numerous
workmen fifteen hours in placing it there.

Mr. John Ray, who some years ago came into the pos-
session of £60,000, with which he commenced speculating
on the Stock Exchange, until lie lost every farthing, died
suddenly, last week, in a state of great want and misery.

Lieutenant George Philpotte, first of the Hazard, 18,
sloop (Commander Robertson, acting.) who distinguished
himself so much by his gallantry in the coidlict with the
natives at New Zealand, is the son o. the Bishop of
Exeter.

A sale of 9500 West India Pines, on Friday, in London

realised from Is. to 4s. 6d. each, with abrisk demand.
Another cargo of 12,0 0 has arrived in the channel, which
will be offered at public sale by the same parties early in
the present week.
A man named Abraham Brown has been committed
for trial, front Bolton, charged with the manslaughter of
an elderly man named Sami. Nuttal, a flogger and slater,
by wilfully throwing him down upon the paving stones,
by which his skull was fractured.

CAMBRIDGE ELECTlON.—Professor Scholefield, Dr.
Spence, and several others of the clergy, withdrew their
support from the Conservative candidate, on the ground
alone of his being in favour of the Popery endowment
policy ; they remained neuter to the end of the contest.
SUNDERLAND.—Mr. Hudson, the railway king, has
consented to stand in the conservative interest as a can-
didate for the representation of this borough. Mr. Bag-
shaw, the whig candidate, withdrew from the contest on
Wednesday ; but Col. Thompson still continues in the
field, as the representative of the Anti-corn-law League.
Two boats' crews of six men each, belonging to Sand-
ness, Shetland, who had gone to the ling fishing at a great
distance from shore, perished about a fortnight ago.
One of the boats came ashore bcttom uppermost, with a
dead man in it ; but the other never having been heard of
is supposed to have gone down.
OnTuesday last a boat,in which were four men,belonging
to the Culloden schooner, of Pembroke, named Davis,
James, Richards, and Jones, was upset in the Thames,
by the swell from a steamer, and three of them were
drowned. On the same day, a man and a woman were
drowned opposite Chelsea.

AN UNWELCOME CUSTOMER.—On Friday, a singular
accident happened in Lamb's Conduit-street. London. A
young lad, was riding a spirited horse, which, when oppo-
site the shop of Mr. Rope, confectioner to her Majesty,
being wantonly struck by some mischievous person sud-
denly shied, and dashed against the iron fence in front of
the shop, precipitating the boy into the shop, through the
plate glass of the window, earning away the frame-work,
and clearing in his course the jams, jellies, and confecti•
onery, which stood in the way, Happily, the lad was not
much injured, but the horse, a valuable beast, is ao much
hurt that it is feared be will have to be killed.

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Query, addressed to those members of the Church of
England, and especially to the bishops, who voted in
favour of the Maynooth Endowment Bill :—What is the
difference between holding Roman doctrine, but not
teaching it; and not holding Roman doctrine, but voting
money to enable others to teach it.
PROFITS OF BEE KEEPING.—A person in the county
of Bucks has about 250 hives this year; he imagines that
they will clear him £lOO. His plan is this: he has four
or five hives at a cottage, for which he pays 2s. per year
each hive standing, and is. for a swarm ; he has them
standing from ten o fifteen miles round him : one house
in London takes all his honey ; his hives are all ou the
cottage plan.

WONDERFUL PUNCTUALITY.—It. is said of the late
Viscount Canterbury, whose death will be found in our
present obituary, that during t,:e 17 years his lordship
filled the chair of the House of Commons, he was never
absent a single night in consequence of indisposition. The
only occasion remembered of his being absent, was one
night on the death of his father, the late Archbishop of
Canterbury.

AN OBSOLETE LAW.--In the House of Lords on Tues-
day, Lord Campb,ll said, that on Monday, he would
move the repeal of the standing order passed in 1721, for-
bidding any person to publish the lite of any deceased
lord—(laughter)—of that house, whether spiritual or tem-
poral. without the sanction of the relations or heirs of the
deceased—(continued laughter)—and that the lords be
summoned.

SIR HENRY POTTINGER.—The Lord Mayor of Lon-
don gave, on Thureday, a most sumptuous entertainment,
in commemoration of the recent enrolment of Sir Henry
Pottinger amongst the citizens of London. The party
exceeded fifty in number, amongst whom were Sir Hemp
and Lady Pottinger, the Earl of Auckland, the chairman
and deputy chairman of the East India Company, and
numerous other distinguished personages.

A FREAK OF FORTUNE.—On Thursday James Seward,
a poor man, by trades carpenter, residing in Somerstown,
who has been for some time in great distress for want of
employment, received the pleasing intelligence that he had
become the possessor of a large fortune by the death of a
brother in India. His wife was actually on the way to
pledge an article for food when the letter arrived bearing
the welcome news that he was the owner of £15,000.
SAVING IN CARRIAGE.—In the evidence given by Mr.
John Hayle, miller, of Rochdale, before the committee of
the Howe of Lords, on the Wakefield, Pontefract, and
Goole Line, the witness stated, that the firm of which he
is a member con,ume 1000 quarters of grain weekly,
chiefly brought into Lancashire from the eastern counties,
and that they found this carriage so much cheaper, that
instead of paying 3s. 3d. per quarter, as formerly, they
now pay by railway only from Is. 9d. to is. 11d.

LIGHT-HOUSE ON THE GOODWIN SANDS.—On Sattlr_
day evening last some of the elder brethren of the Trinity
Board put down an iron tube of two feet six inches in
diameter into that part of the Goodwin Sands which is
most dangerous, as a preliminary to_ the erection of a
light-house thereon. It is on the Callipers, and at a short
distance from a bank, which forms a steep declivity to
the depth of ten fathoms. The tube descended to the
depth of 22 feet into the sand in an astonishing short time,
by the application of Dr. Port's process, in which atmos-
pheric pressure is the principal agent.

A JUST COMPARISON.—Lord J. Russell in a recent
debate compared Sir Robert Inglis to a moored barge
which was chiefly u,etul, such questions, to show how
quickly the current flowed past him. No man could have
paid another a higher compliment, though this was not
the intention of the speaket. We brlieve Sir Robert
Inglis is rooted, in his principles, on the unchangeable
word of God. The world is ever changing, but that
changes not. He, herefore, in common with every man
who has truly this guide, stands as a rock, while the ed-
dies of the vain world pass by in all directions.

MR. FORBES MACKENZIE AGAIN.—On the 10th Of
March, 1841, Mr. Forbes Mackenzie voted against a bill
for admitting Jews to municipal offices. On the 21st of
July, 1845, Mr. Forbes Mackenzie was one of the tellers
for the majority in favour of the same bill. This will
probably lead Peel)le-hire to think that Mr. Mackenzie
had some other reason besides the smallness of the grant
for voting against the old annual May nooth grant, the
government Jewish disabilities bill being being as small
as the Jewish disaabilities bill of 1841. Morning
Chro4icle.

BATHS AND WASHHOUSES.—A most successful ex-
periment in bathing and washing for the very poor isgning
on at Glasshouse yard, near the London Docks. Two
warm baths and six washing-tubs have been in use there
about seven weeks. They have been provided for the use
(without charge) of the very poor, and the number of
bather, and washers in that time exceeds 6,000. The
eagerness with which the very lowest classes avail th,m-
selves of these facilities for cleanliness may be judged of
from the fact, that many of them walked eight, ten, and
even twelve miles for the sake of obtaining the comfort of
a clean skin and clean linen. The economy of the expe-
riment is very s itisfactory. The whole expenses average
only about 14d. a-head.

HOP INTELLIGENCE.—The weather of the past week
has been very unsettled ; and, though anything bat %N am,
we do not see that it has had a very prejudicial effect upon

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.e for developing
the burr, which, in a few instances, begins to show itself;
on the other hand, it has not been instrumental to any
addition of vermin. A little apiirehension is entertained
that the mould will increase. Altogether, however, the
hops are doing well ; and as a consegnvuce tl:e duty is
rising. It is now freely backed at £200,000. General
accounts state that the bi,ie continues to grow, and is
vig,rous ; that there is little or no vermin, and every ap-
pearance of large crops..—Kentish Observer, July 24.

INTERRUPTION TO THE DUKE OP WELLINGTON.-011
Monday evening, at a quarter betore five, upon the arrival
of the Duke of Wellington at the House of Lords, and
immediately after he had dismounted, a tall and able man,
of rather decent appearance, ahou, 48 years of age, rushed
towards his grace from among the crowd which usually
collects about this hour at the entrance of the house to
see the duke. and was i,, t -e .

„• „•-• , .„- toe act or thrusting a letter upon
his grace, when he was instantly collared by two constables
on duty, and drawn back. His grace appeared for mo-
ment slightly flushed, but paid no attention to the cir-
cumstance; and seeming unciinscious of anything unusual
having occurred, gave his orders to his groom and walked
into the house. The man was conveyed immediately into.
the house, in the custody of the constables.
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rT.As LfamPlixiy.—atAchsuhroorlt, timethe
h edelicacies of the dairy, entered the forbidden precincts,
ago,r
and, inserting his head into a cream can, parrtook ahun-
dantly of its rich contents. In attempting to withdraw
his head, however, he found, to his dismay, that it was
impossible to do so. He rose with the dish, and was
nearly choked by the cream running down his mouth and
ears. He contrived to reach the chimney, and dashing
his head-piece against the jamb, part of the incunibrance
gave way, leaving, however, a collar round his neck.
Overcome with a sense of his delinquency, he waited the
tem n of the family from the church, when some of them
relieved him from his awkward predicament.—Sterling
Observer.

IMPORTANT TO CABINET MAKERS.—The lords of
the treasury, a short time since, on a recommendation to
that effect from the lords of the committee of privy coun-
cil for trade, gave directions for the admission of bird's-
eye maple wood duty free. The commissioners of the
customs have received a further letter from Mr. Cardwell,
secretary to the lords of the treasury, to the effect that he
has been commanded by their lordships to desire that the
hoard wi.l give directions for the admission, duty free, of
all maple and also New Zealand Wood, on its appearing
to their satisfaction that these v‘oods fill within the mea,-
ing of furniture woods, being, wood applicable solely to
the purposes of that trade, and therefore entitled to be
admitted duty free, in obedience to the intentions of par-
liament, contained in a recent act, 8 Vic. cap 12, in respect
to such matters.

COLLIERY ACCIDENTS.—SINGULAR SUPERSTITION.
In South Staffordshire, in cases of atal accident, every
roan at work in the mine leaves it until the inquest has
been held, and the body buried : in some instance:, where
the sufferers are buried deep under a fall of coal, every
effort is made to rescue the bodies, but no regular work is
done ; and, although weeks may elapse before the remains
are discovered, the pit is left deserted of its usual occu-
pants—a myst,riuus dread preventing old and young from
venturing into the mine: the moment, however, the body
is consigned to its last resting place, all the workers re-
turn to their usual occupations. It is not surprising,
considering the occupations and habits of miners, and the
solitude and darkness in which a great portion of their
lives is passed, that. a superstitious. dread should tio-
-f

nem on the occasion of any of the tearful visitations to
which they are subjected—the impre=sion ..n their minds
beiog, that the •pint of the deceased haunts the scene of
his labours until his mortal remains have been consigned
to the grave.

DOG STEALING.—CAUTION TO ADVERTISERS.—On
Thursday the act of parliament, which came into operation
on Monday, was printed, intituled " An Act for the fur-
ther Prevention of Dog Stealing." It is now provided,
that two or more justices for a first offence of dog stealing
may either commit for a period not exceeding six months
to the common gaol or house of correction, or fine the
offender a sum not exceeding £2O above the value of the
dog. For a second offence the party mac be indicted, and
suffer fine or imprisonment or both; such imprisonment
with or without hard labour, not to exceed 18 months.
Offenders may be at once apprehended without warrant,
and taken before a magistrate. The following provision
in the act requires to be generally known :—" Aid be it
enacted, that it any person shall publicly advertise, or
offer a rewhrd for the return or recovery of any dog which
shall have been stolen or lost, and shall in such advertise-
ment use any words purporting that no questions will be
asked, or shall make use of any words it; any public ad-
vertisement purporting that a reward will be given or ; aid
for any dog which shall have been stolen or lest without
seizing or making any inquiry after the person producing
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LADY SHORE TERRA COTTA.-It is almost impossible
to predict the extent to which this material will be applied,
so fast is it growing in the estimation of the public. In
many respects it is quite equal to stone, and as it cannot
be acted upon by acids, it is certainly as durable. It can
be moulded to any form, and, for ornamental devices, is
decidedly a material superior to any other.

HAIR RESTORED.—Mr. Ayres is daily receiving incon-
testible proofs of the eflic,cv of his prescriptioos. His
chief success appears to depend upon removing balditess.
reproducing hair. and restoring it when grey to its natural
colour. We advise those whose hair has failen off or be-
come gray to consult a gentleman whose k now!edge ei,ablea
him to rectify those changes to which it is subject.

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Having nearly the whole of her cargo engaged and now
going on board, is warranted first vessel.
For SHANGHAE and HONG KONG,
ijal/.; (Both or either, al the option of the eonsignees
**MI of the goods,)
_ The fine Greenock-built Barque TOMATIN,
WILLIAM Nutt-, Commander ;
A 1 ; 353 tons; coppered;d well known R 4 a very fast
sailer, particularly in tb alcutta trade ; built by Messrs.
K. Steel and Co., under particular inFpection.—For
terms, &c. apply on board, east side Prince's Dock, or to
W. and J. TYRER.

Will be despatched on the sth August.
For CALCUTTA.
The fine Liverpool built Ship OTTE RSPOOL,
J. G. WICKMAN, Com ander ;
Chased at Lloyd's A 1 ve years

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WEDNESDAY.

TO-MORROW, (Wednesday,) the 30th instant, at Twelve
o'clock, at T. and H. Littledale and Co.'s Office, 13,
Exchange-buildings,
150 Tons MANGANESE--;
Per Garland Grove, from Sy now landing east side
Prince's Dock.—Apply tri-Missrs. Nicol., DU CKWORTH,
and Co., Merchants, orb
T. arid H. LITTLEDALE and Co., Brokers.

TO-MORROW, (Wednesday,) the 30th instant, at Twelve
o'clock, on the Quay, smith side Waterloo Dock,
1639 Barrels TURPENTINE,
642 Barrels ItOSIN
Now landing es Thomas P. e, frorn Philadelph'a.—
Apply to Messrs. BRO , SHIPLEY, and Co., Mer-
chants, or to
JONES, MANN, and FOSTER, Brokers.

TO•MORROW, (Wednesday,) the 30th instant, at One
o'clock, at Warehouse, 3, North John-street,
1000 PINE APPLES,
Just landed ex Limena, froin,Etriti fiera.—Apply to
Messrs. CLAYPOLE a:2l,....perrercliant, nr to
THO LETCH ER, Broker,
11, North John-street.