The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1844-02-06 00:00:00

THE TRUCK SYSTEM IN CHESHIRE.

We are credibly informed that this system is being
adopted by certain Contractors, who are executing impor-
tant Works on the opposite side of the Mersey, the poor
working men engaged upon which are compelled to pur-
chase from certain shops set up by their employers. Is
it known to the Commissioners of Birkenhead that such
is the fact ? We should think not. It is a poor en-
couragement for tradesmen to take their Capital to a
neighbourhood where such illegal practices are winked at
by the authorities. Let the Magistrates of Birkenhead
suchinsignificant
make the
ff ais. They
therefore,r
will
find
matters as we
represent them. It would not be unworthy of them, by
the way, if they would turn a little attention to the
Morals of their population. Half-past 12 o'clock on
Sunday morning is too late an hour for trading to be
going on, and shops to be lighted up, in a locality boast-
ing of a Police and a Magistracy,out such was the case
last Sunday morning.

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POLFETrUIt'SNSA.II
at this entertainment, held last night, in our Assembly'
Room ; but we must confess, that our anticipations were
very far exceeded by Mr. Templeton's performance. To
a splendid voice, which the room well suited, Mr.
Templeton adds a correct appreciation of the genius of
Scottish music, being " to the manner, native horn,?'
and a distinct enunciation. The " Song of Death" in
particular, in itself, a fine song, was finely sung, and
elicited an enthusiastic encore. " Had I a Cave" was
also beautifully sung; and the fine ballad of " Scots Wha
Hae" was encored, and well worthy of such a compli-
ment. In the second part, "The Birks of Aberfeldy"—
a beautiful song—was finely given, and, only by the for-
bearance of the audience, kept from being repeated.
My Heart is Sair for Somebody" was prettily sung ; and
" Green Grow the Rashes, 0!" was enthusiastically en-
encored. We greatly regret that we cannot give any por-
tion of the interesting anecdotes, as to the origin of the
songs introduced, with which Mr. Templeton illustrated
his evening's entertainment. They were well selected,
and many of them original.
PORTRAIT PAINTING.-We were much pleased and not
a little astonished by a visit the other day to the rooms of
Mr. Herv6, miniature painter, at Mr. Crawford's, Bold-
street. Mr. H. has long travelled and resided on the
continent, particularly in Greece and Turkey, and, is we
find, an author as well as a painter, having written and
published, in London, with beautiful illustrations from his
own drawings, elegant and voluminous works on both
those countries. To use his own phrase, he employs his
time " sometimes with his pen and sometimes with his
pencil," and judging from what we have seen we should
say he is a man of superior edncation and acquirements,
and an adept in both. Our present . notice is, however,
more especially confined to his powers as a miniature
painter, and, judging from the specimens we have seen,
we should say his style in this department is at once spi-
rited in " character," and delicately finein finish.
Amongst the likenesses which we have seen are those of
Otho King of Greece, and also his consort ; Rosas, the
notorious Brazilian general; Prince Demidoff (said to
be the richest prince in Europe) ; Count Alfred De Vigny ;
Colocotroni, Canares, and Prince Mavrocordato of Greece;
Madame Emile Geradin, the beautiful wife of the editor
of the Press of Paris ; Lizt, the famed musician, &c.
His view of the ancient city of Argos, which flourished
1850 years ••,
B C and many of his Grecian and Turkish
scenes are also superb. These adorn the illustrated
works of Fisher, on those interesting countries. In fine,
we would recommend all who are desirous of obtaining
good likenesses highly finished, yet at a moderate price,
of themselves or their families, to repair to Mr. nerve,
in whom they will also find an agreeable and well-informed
gentleman, who has seen much both in the court and the
grove abroad, and who is not above communicating his
impressions of character and country to others.

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THE TIMBER TRADE-FIRST YEAR OF TO
OPERATION OF THE NEW TARIFF.

We have before us the circulars of Messrs. Duncan
and Ewing, and Messrs. James Houghton and Co., eX-
j tensive wood brokers, from which we shall endeavour to,
extract the most valuable facts for the information of
those of our readers who have not the opportunity of pe-
rusing the original documents themselves.
, The season of 1843-4 commenced with moderate
stocks of colonial timber, and with low prices as compared
with former years, the price of St. John yellow pine being
17d. to 191 d per foot, Quebec 14:11 to i5.1d., and spruce
deals 24d. to 2id. per loot 2 inches. From these rate.
they declined, however, owing to anticipated large tan'
vals, and in the month of September Quebec was quoted'
at 1 lid. to 12d. per foot ; St. Johns 14d. to 181 d.
These low prices had the effect of diverting some of the
importations, from their originial destination, to other'
markets, and the confidence of holders having recovered,
an advance of 20 to 25 per cent. took place before the
end of the year. On the whole season, however, the int-
pertation has been above an average one, the shipping
employed in the colonial trade having been 157,500 toils
against 142,300 tons, the average of the preceding four
years, showing an increase this year, under the operation
of a Tariff which was considered by some injurious to out
colonies, of 15,200 tons.
The stock of colonial timber on band in this port ie
moderate, not being estimated at more than six mouths'
consumption. The quality of that imported from Ned'
Brunswick this year has been superior, the bulk of it
having been drawn from new districts thrown open to ue
by the settlement of the Boundary question.
The reduction of the duties upon Baltic timber di-
rected the attention of importers to that article, in the
anticipation that it would come more extensively into
consumption ; and larger importations took place intO
this port than has been known for many seasons past.
The total amount of these is 625,000 feet. The con-
sumption, however, has not realized the anticipationa
held out, partly owing to the unusually large supply of red
pine offered freely at from 4d. to 6d. per foot under Dant-
zig, which was taken in preference. A stock of 360,000
feet, equal to a year's consumption, is, therefore, held over.
At the commencement of the season common Dantzig
and Memel were worth 22d. per foot, but, on the receipt
of the heavy import in May, the price receded to 190.
per foot ; in October it further receded to the extent of
the reduction of duty, and it is now difficult of sale at
18d. to 20.1 d,
The Mahogany trade has been healthy throughout the
year, large importations meeting a ready sale on arrival.
The stock now in our port consists of about 40,000 feet
of St. Domingo against 250,000 feet last year ; 50,000
feet of Cubic against 12,000 feet last year. The supply
has been from St. Domingo 476,000 feet, from Cubs
220,000 feet, and from Honduras 936,000 feet.
The trade look forward to a fair and remunerating
business during the coming season. This will be con-
ginent, however, upon many circumstances, and particu-
larly upon the extent of the next import. It is ad-
mitted, that last year's business has not been a remu-
nerating one to the importer, which may tend to check
undue speculation.

Mr. Charles Dickens is to preside at the annual Soiree
of the Mechanics' Institution, on Monday the 26th inst.
Lord Sandon and Sir Howard Douglas were amongst
the company who attended Sir Robert Peel's parliamentary
dinner, on Saturday.
- -

NATIONAL SOCIETY.—The eighteenth list of con-
tributors to the special fund of this society appears in the
Morning Herald of yesterday. The amount has now
reached upwards of £14,000.

We direct the attention of our readers to Mr.
Punchard's advertisement in another column. It will be
seen he has removed from his old established premises to
a more commodious shop.

COTTON MARKET.-It will be seen from our brokers'
report, that the excitement of last week has subsided.
Speculators for the present seem to be satisfied, though
the market is still firm and decided.

THE CHASE.—The Cheshire Foxhounds meet to-mor-
row (Wednesday), at Kinderton Guidepost ; on Thursday,
at Vale Royal ; and on Saturday, at Tabley ;—each morn-
ing at half-past ten o'clock.

IMPERIAL HOTEL—OPENING DINNER.—It will be
seen by an advertisement in our paper of this day, that
the opening dinner at this elegant and beautifully fitted
hotel takes place on Tuesday next. The great satisfaction
that Mr. Morgan's exertions have hitherto given, is a
sufficient guarantee that his " house warming" will be a
glorious one.

ANOTHER INSTANCE OF ALLEGED CRUELTY BY AN
AFRICAN CAFTAIN.—The particulars of a case affecting
another African captain, who, it was said, had (amongst
other " improprieties,") sent a man on shore at the Cana-
eroons river " bound hand and foot," and left him on the
beach, so that when taken on board of another vessel he
died soon afterwards,—did not, as expected, transpire
yesterday, at the police-court, the complaining parties not
being is attendance when called upon—or, in other words,
as was suspected, the matter being compromised. Thus
may justice be defeated !

ANCIENT AND MODERN PAINTINGS.—Mr. J. Revel!,
whose advertisement appears in another page, and whose
name will be well known to many as having been the pos-
sessor of one of Ruben's finest productions, has now oft
view several very excellent paintings by the ancient and
modern artists. Sunset Piece, by eyes, is a beautiful pro;
duction, and In splendid preservation ; and the rarcy,cu
oC
Byron to Newstead Abbey, by Turner, is equally good,
and we think will stand as high as any we have seen by
that now renowned landscape painter. The collection,
though small, is well worthy a visit.
COMMITMENTS YESTERDAY.—At the Police-court,
yesterday, a coloured man. named John Brown, was
charged with stealing from Mr. M'Gee's clothes shop, in
Great Crosshall-street, on Sunday last, two coats, and
between 30 and 40 pairs of'trowsers. He was traced, and
many of the articles found, through the active exertions
of Inspector Townson. The case being proved, be was
sent for trial at the present sessions.—William Scott, a
young man, was also sent for trial on a charge of stealing
a watch and various articles of wearing apparel, from on
board the " Non-Pareil," in the King's Dock, the pro-
perty of several of the seamen of the ship.
FATAL ACCIDENT.—An inquest was held yesterday,
before Mr. Curry, on view of the body of Richerd Lyon,
a bricklayer. On Wednesday morning last the de-
ceased was passing a warehouse, in progress of building,
in Formby-street, when a piece of timber, used for arch-
work, and which was being hoisted at the time, slipped
out of the rope and fell directly upon his head. He was
taken to the Northern Hospital, where he lingered until
Sunday. Mr. Parker, the surgeon, stated, that, on a
post mortem examination, he found that the base of the
cranium was effused with blood, and there was inflamation
of the membranes of the brain, of which the deceased
died.—Verdict, " accidental death " accordingly.
THE WORKHOUSE SCHOOLS. It seems to be the
determination of a certain party in the Select Vestry to
do all in their power to diminish the high reputation
which the schools at our Workhouse have attained for
imparting to the children of the poor a sound and useful
education. Though the statements of these gentlemen
produce little effect, perhaps it will be satisfactory to our
readers to learn, that two members of the Board of
Guardians visited the schools last week, and, after a
searching examination of the children in the principles of
the Christian religion, in grammar and arithmetic, ex-
p andres s erde
ptl ex-
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and
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rceolingdi
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knowledge."
VALUABLE PRESENT TO MR. S. STOKES, R.N.--
It will be remembered that some weeks ago, Mr. Stokes,
with great intrepidity, rescued a fellow creature from a
watery grave, on a dark December night. This act of
courage and humanity was not overlooked. A fund (the
subscription to which was limited to one shilling Each) was
set on foot at Birkenhead, and the contributors ,s ere nu-
merous. A public meeting was held, on Thursday week.
at the Town-hall of that "juvenile city," at which Johrt
S. Jackson, Esq. presided ' - and the committee appointed
to superintend the disposal of the fund there deputed that
gentleman to present Mr. Stokes with a handsome gold
watch and appendages, the former bearing the inscrip-
tion—" Presented (by public contribution) to Mr. Samuel
Stokes, R.N., in grateful remembrance of his intrepidity
in rescuing Edward Lyons from a watery grave, 9th
December, 1843." Mr. Jackson transmitted with the
present a handsome letter to Mr. Stokes, expressive of the
feelings entertained towards him and his family by the
subscribers, and hoping that the token would " prove an
incentive to still more heroic conduct in whatever situation
he might be called to occupy." Mr. Stokes, in his reet
in acknowledgment of the gift, states that •• the sight of
ever
also
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in
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utibnei r esteem
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Edward
Lyonsi ,
fromhe
his modestlype
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situation, he but did his duty."

LIVERPOOL HAY AND POTATOE MARKETS
S. d. S. d.
FEBRUARY 5.
Pink-eyes
Cups
Short-tops 2 0— 2 6 'StrawW ,heai. 0 3i— 0 4g
Potatoes, V'
flay, old 20% 0 6 ® 0 91
Cattle
. 0 3 0 91
Carrots 29 0 —3O 0 Manglewtth.le 0 0— 0 0

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