The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1835-07-07 00:00:00

LGC,4L NEWS.

\V sr DE;llll%—:•The rate-payers of this towußhip held J
public meeting, on Friday, un.ter the al and 4th William IV.;
cap: 9.), for the purpose of determining whether the provisioni
of that act ('• for watchit%; and lighting parishes ra England and.
Wales "I Anal,' be adopted and carrieot into effect in parts of
the township, viz., Fairclough-lane, or part thereof, Mount Ver-
non-ttreet, or part thereof, Hall-lane, or part thereat.; Bouns,
wick-road, Brunswick-view Erikiike-st, eet, Chapel-piace. Prosc
pect-street, Moira-street, Ep firth-street, Cod ri ,:gton-st reet;
Shepherd-street, Moss-street, Boundary-place, Presootstreet„
Chilci wall-street, Low-hill, WoOd-street, Phytbian-street;
Glonceiter-place, Newsham-street, Walker-street, Matsileii
street, Lower and Upper Kensington, to Keiisiugton
gate. It was agreed, (on the motion of Mr. James
seconded by Mr. Thomas Langsdale,) that; in these places, the
provisionsof the act should be adopted and acted upon. Messrs.
Francis Grundy, William Kershaw, Samuel Gatti, Samuel
Sandys Cleminson, Thomas Laegsdate, John Shepherd. Samuel
Watkinso.n, James Homer, Thomas Smith, Jauies Whitehead;
Thomat Clare, anti John Wilson Carter, were elected inspectors
for the purposes of carrying this said act into effect, and were .
empowered to raise the sum of £350 for the ensuing year upon -
the full and fair annual value of the properti, included in the
the places above mentioned. The book was then Sighed by the
chairman (Mr. James Homer) and a majority of the meeting; •
and the busitiett of the day terminated.
SACRILEGE.—On Thursday night a thief effected an entrancti
into Great Georgtstreet Chapel, by means of a window which.
had not been properly seek reu. He had previously attempted
to make his way through the vestry-door, but, being only tt
bungler in the profession, he failed. On entering he seems to
have lighted a candle, but, being tempted by seven bottles of
wiue kept for ga f.Tamental purposes; he appears to have partially
forgotten the object of his visit, and indulged himself in the
consumption of the contents of two bottles. These, in all ro-
bahility him, for he attempted the cupboard in which
plate to the amount of £5O was kept, hut did not succeed in
opening it. A little before six o'clock he decamped, taking the
remainder of the wine with him, but in attempting to get over
the wall, he deliberately sat down on the steps of the adjoining
door, and excited the pity of the woman of the house by his
unpleasant appearance. Although, iu addition to the regular
watchmen, two of whom pass the chapel, there were two sewer
watchmen opposite the place all night, none of them ever heard
any noise or saw any light.
Thomas Smith, a man whit received sentence of trtinstiOrtaz
Lion at Lancaster, in March, 1522, for burglary, hat lately met
with his death in an oricounter with some taish-fighters, in Vati
Diemen's Land. He was one of three persons who ventured on
the service, for which a reward of was to be paid in case
of a successful result. The capture wis made, lout Smith, un-
fortuuately, was killed. The antharities here have received a
..natikation to.the effect thati ha legalsuccessor of the deceatti
Thomas- Smith is entitled to his share of the reward, amounting
to £33 6s. Bd. His relations are supposed to be residents of thin
t,sv n.

ST. MICHAEL'S SCNDAT SCHOOLS.—The children instructed
in this useful establishwent by the gratnitotis exertions of mem.;
hers of the congregation, assembled to the number of one
hundred and sixty, nn Friday last, under the superintendence
of their teachers, and proceeded to the bock Ferry, where
arrangements had been previously made with Mrs. Lee for as
a treat of tea and entice, with the accompaniments. A more
happy party has seldom been assembled, and it is doing hare
justice to Mrs. Lee to say that not only the stipulated refresh:
►vents we; e forthcoming and in abundance, hut also a supply of
strawberries and °tiler good things, which probably many of the
'party then partook of for the first time. Three cheers marked
the gratitude of the little revellers, and as they all reached home
(young as many of them were) without accident, it is to be
hoped the contributors to the treat will have no cause to regret
their considerate kindness.

Cuutten V6Mry was lately held in Falmouth felt-
the purpose of making a church rate. As but very few church=
men were present, an amendment. poStiaming the consideration
of the question for one year, was put and carried. The church-
wardens, considering the amendment as a tefusal to make a
anti consideiing also that they were bound to act in ohedi-
n rate, and
to the pro Visions of the law Which requires them U. raise
e
the necessary supplies for the due observance of public worship,.
immediately proceeded to make a rate without the consent of
the vestry, which rate they are collecting. We suspect it will
turn out that vestries have neither the poi.ser to levy or refuse
to make church rates. If unfairly levied, or if, when collected,
they are illegally expen led, the iemedv is in the hand of any
parishioner who may be aggrieved or is disposed to interfere.
Oc.nnsNi ELECTION.—The nomination of candidates tit itlE;
ceed the- late Air. Cobbett as member for this borough took
place on Friday. The candidates proposed were, Feargus
O'Ctilitior' John lorded Cubbett, one of Mr. COlibett's ,gonsi
and John Frederick Lees, Esq.. a gentleman of the neighliour-
h"Ood. The Manchester Chronicle says, "unless there should be
an unprincipled coalition between the red-hot dissenting level-
le'i's who support 91r. O'Connor and the more moderate avl re-
spectable class which adheres to Mr. Colibett, the conservative
candidate, Mr. Lees, will, in all probability, be returned.

ST. MARY'S CHAPEI..—This chapel, better known as the
blind church, was reopened on Sunday Morning. During the
time it has been closed the whole of the ulterior of the building
has been newly plastered, painted, and ornamented, and now
ptesents a Very beautiful appearance. The architecture of the
chancel, and all the ornaments of the ceiling, are in perfect
keeping with the lonic cohimns which support the roof; and,
as a whole, produces a very fine effect. The pitture of Christ
healing the blind has been cleaned, and replaced in its old
situation, in a newly gilt frame. Another picture, however, it
wanted fur the corresponding end of the opposite aisle, whiCh;
we presume, might be procured without much difficulty, con-
sidering the oppulence of the congregation.
Fitts POLICE —Last evening an examination of the firemen;
in the routine of business, under the direction Of Mr. Whitty;
took place at the station, Temple-court, in the presence of
several of the commissioners of watch, and of Mr, Leyland,
and others representing the interests of the fire (AMTS. The
whole of the force went through their evolutions to the great
admiration of all present. ()wing to the execjent arrange-
ment of the hose on a cylinder placed at the top ht the engine,
the latter was brought into play in the short space of two
minutes and a half. A trial was then made on the ordinary
principle of screwing the hose by peaceracal, Which occupied
fire minutes and forty seconds..
WORK FOR THE .1(.11i3i,.-s.-----TheiT are'at present no lest than
seven hundred prisoners in the Kirkdale House of Correction,
many of them rec,ta comthittals to the assizeS. Yesterday a
man was committed from Manchester, by J. F. Poster, Esq.,
on a charge of murder. The deed, we understand, was perpe-
trated many years ago.

Their Majesties, we are gratified to state, retni.Cit in
terrupted good health. On Wednesday the King came to town,
and held his weekly levee, which was numerouslc attended. It
is expected that Its Mejesty will be present at the grand re-
view of the hou3ehold troops, on Friday next, in hyde-park. -
London paper.
081 run It Y.—We regret to state the death of thc Rev; Chat lee
Wilcox, Wesleyan missionary. This gentleman was in perfect
health on Saturday last, and on the afternoon of that day he
went, as was his custom, into the liver near his residence hi
Clarendon to bathe. Having exceeded his usual time, appre-
hensions were entertained of his safety. and, on sonic of his
friends going to the river, his clothes were found on the hank,
but he was not to be seen. Search was instautty but fruitlessly
made, anti it was not until the ululating of the sueceding day his
body was discovered at a little distance from the part of the
river where he etnerell. It is 6i.ipposed he was seized with
cramp or apoplexy while iii the water, and, being consequently
unable to help himself, he was suffecated. Thus was a useful
and exemplary young man mysteriously removed from time
into eternity in the 25th year of Iris ago, deeply and sincerely
regretted. Mr. Wilcox was on the eve or embarkation for
England. having been in this island about four years, during
which time he had. by his mild and cuneihatory manners and
consistent depot talent as a chtistian minister, secured the esteem
of all who knew hint.—Jamaica Advertiser, 19th M.
The Ex-Lord Chauceilor has taken to dressing 'himself to the
best advantage: the shaggy great-coat and slouching hat have
given place to dazzling waistcoats and plaid pantaloons, not to
speak of a massive gold chain which he wears "around his
neck." This last ornament has secured for his lordship a nick
name—he is now called the Chain Peer.
THE LION'S STRENGTH.—WeII authenticated accounts
prove that a lion will carry off an ox or a horse with nearly 'as
great ease as a fox will do a goose. A young lion has been
known to carry a good sized horse a mile from the spot where
he killed it, and all instance occurred in the Snewberg where a
lion carried of a two-year-old heifer.
GENERAL ULECTION.—We learn from good authority, that
preparations are making in this and the adjoining counties sor
the next general election. It is the opinion of several members
of parliament, connected with the midland districts, that a ditsso-
lution will take place in the letteepart of the present year.- Con-
servatives, look to the registration !—llirrningtuirn Advertiser.
A GENTLEWOM A N.—l cannot forbear painting out to you, my
dearest child, the great advantages that will result from a tem-
perate conduct, and sweetness of manner, to all people, on all
occasions. Never forget that you aro a gentlewoman ; and all
your words and actions should mark sou gentle. I never heard.
yaur mother, your dear, good mother, say a harsh or hasty thing.
to any person in my life. Endeavour to imitate her. I am
quick and hasty in my temper; but, my darling, it is a misfor-
tune which, not having been sufficiently restiaieed in my youth,
has caused me inexpressible pain. - It has given me mare trona
ble to subdue this impetuosity, than anythiug I ever undertook.
—Lord Gollingprood's Letter to his Dauyhier.
Z":;PANI A RDS, ASCENTI-TO HEAVEN_!"---TbiS was the benedic-
tion pronounced by the catholic priest, Varella, upon the
Spanish pirates as they were about to ascend the tartlet leadieg
to the platform which was to launch them .into etereit:t. Pit aces,
murderers, and suicides, ascend •to heaven ! ou• committed
piracy and plundered the brig Mexican.-' You intruded to murder
the whole crew, and supposed you had done so, by. fastening
them down in the hold and then patine fire :o the essel ; and
no longer ago than last night and this morning. yeti have at-
tempted to commit murder .unan yourseiveS. Ascend to
Heaven, glorious company t We he, elu arm from a first-rate
retied on, and veho had it
ad ui
rtelicot r
mity, whlic'ehrems,aiyhattiewilite"nti!tnivYia was ordered on board of
the Mexican, he asked De- Soto ‘. if the crew were to be
despatched.." De Soto replied--"Nis; do not touch a hair of
their heads—fer heinan hle is sweet." To this Garcia simply
replied Dead cats mew." Perez also said that Monte.:
negro refused to giant) beard the Meaiean till Captain Gibert
threatened to shoot hiab—Neie I ork Journal of Commerce, June
15, Ina. fhese 'pirates were executed fur robbing the brig
Mexican of 29,000 dollars and tl ft"r ds attempting 'to destroy
the'erew and ail evidence of aheir crime by setting lire to the
vessel.]
DIARO.t'C,tt, ATTeMPT TO 'NI utunn.—Mr: La.l. a resident
at Birtninahaia• lately received a tin box, containing three
pounds and a half of gunpowder, of great strength, and other
combustible materials so placed as to cause the exidosion of the
whole on opening the box in the ordinary way. NS, ith the
gunpowder a quantity of hard peas were packed. The box had
been packed tie as a parcel, and left at an inn, from whence it
reached the hands of Mri Lad. Ott removing the blue paper
cover pasted ruund the canister a piece of uetsspaper was totted,
winch proved to have been part of a Leeds Intell;yenver. of the
sth July, 1.832. A man el the name of Mountfurd was appre-
hended tin suspicion, and ;titer t exeminations has been emu-
!flitted to take his trial at the ensuing essizes for the county
Stafford. A manufacturer of fire-works stated, that the hnx

sent to Mr. Lad was admiralny constioried for the purp'ose for
which it was intended, and tli,it the Waterloo-bang-ups were
so placed, that an explosion, on opening the box, was almost
inevitable.—( Abridged frutn the Gloucetershire Chconicle.)
AyIISHIRE F.LEcTitir:,—The county of Ayr has returned the
Whig-radical canditiate. numbers on polled Upon this
occasion were--,•'
For Captain Dun10p,.... ..... 4J 1428
For Sir John Cathcart .

Majority for the whig-ratlicali 606
Contrasted with the remit (1 the last contest which took pind
in Ayrshire, in 1831. the above numbers exl►ibit a decided re-:
action in favour of conscrvatiye principle& On that occasion
there vuted
For Mr. Oswald 2152
For Colonel Blair - 3.24

Majority for the whig-radical
—Edin.burgh Eeening Pod.