The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1848-03-07 00:00:00

affairs. There is no pros'
ry_signal increase in the number. o

our monetar

employed in railway formation ft__
fact which, connected with further short
xcturing distric

some tim

time working in
tell s

the Cha

rely not only u
as ",.11 WA 1

n our C

lue, viz., st

s, must
atoms but the

hequer overrates the pro:
pcirtant branches of the
es, and income tax, from

16,690,000. It will be found, We fear, that de.
creased commercial activity and retrenchment forced
upon all classes of the community, will combine to
disappoint his expectations from these sources:
Of course, we have no wish to stand forward as
alarmists, or to destroy the confidence Of tim corn-

in Uiu i 1 UXat ti144.1.46/-

1 resources. But we cannot withhold the expression
of our honest opinion, when we are impressed, after
mature consideration, with a conviction, that the
nation is being misled, and that its position is
painted too much in coulcur de rose. Of course,
our opinion will pass current only for what it is
worth. But so long as even a doubt can be raised
as to the correctness of a Minister's calculations,
we hold it to he sheer folly to be satisfied with
meeting an admitted deficiency by borrowing from
accidental exchequer balances, and most dangerous

to delay for an hour the duty of entering upon a
full and detailed examination Of our actual position,
with a view, if practicable, to place the revenue of
the country upon a more solid and certain founda-
tion,—one less likely to be affected by the constantly
changing circumstances of our foreign and internal
commerce and industry. We must, however,
upon this part of .the subject

reserve our remni

Jr another art ich

SUDDEN AND LAMENTED DEATH OF AN
ESTEEMED TOWNSMAN.

We regret to anno'

ie sudden demise of Mr. Elijah

interest

I been for many years a mer-
in that character, as well as in
—such were his Christian deportment and ex-
was universally respected. He had
recently left. his residence, at Chalcot, in Wiltshire, to
which he had retired, hut from which (owing to old and
endearing associrtiuns,) he returned to this neighbourhood,

asive benevolen,

about twelve months ago, and occupied the house, in
Toxteth Park, (rec, ntly inhabited by Mr. C. H. Horsfall.)
His lady had for some time been seriously ill, and indeed
she is not yet entirely convalescent. On the 25th ult.
deceased visited his beloved partner in her chamber, and,
while talking with her complained of a slight pain in his
chest. He retired to another apartment, hoping that a
brief repose would relieve him from a little languor, of
which he had also spoken. Shortly afterwards some
letters were read to him by his niece, while he reclined in
lit till-, was being done, as it by a singular pre-
proaching dissolution, he made a re-
luis strong feeling of the inefficacy of a
ince, and then he complained of
to his throat, and affecting his
Itly his bead fell and he swooned
male servants of the establishment
end happening to meet
rmerly Mayor,) and his lady, ex-
ss his opinion that his master was in a fit. Mr.
hastened to the house, and Mrs.
of her husband's dangerous illness,
iortunities, assisted from her
him. The two ladies

Lawrer

ststanm

reached his bedside only in time to witness his de-
parture from this world of sorrows. Mr. Harrison was
61 years of age, and the immediate cause of his death is
stated to have been defective operation in the region of the
heart. He had no family and was interred at St. Michael's,
roxteth Park. lle has kit a name behind untarnished as
I more than ordinarily emblazoned
. He was always usefully em-
re here as an active honorary
gious and charitable societies,
said reflected the deep seated
inciples which guided him continually.

in his charaet
pinyed during

,veral of our reli

The Woodside ferry committee have decided on con-
tinuing the present plan of running the steamers.

works on Wednc

;ered into possession of the water-

On Mc

_ 1 child, five years old, named Robt. Reed,
living in St. Andrew-street, was burnt to death whilst
left with some other children
Gilt

tryin

his hand as a trod

Isle of Man, under the firm of " Trowsdalc and Co." or-

Bering goods from Liverpool
Per

It is understood that the Improve-
I the Finance Committee are to con-
fer together as to the completion of the alterations in this
street.

On Monday week, Robert George Swann, a little boy,
living with his parents in Comus•street, pulled a pan of
hot coffee over himself, by which he was severely scalded.
He lingered until Tuesday.
The Juvenile Charitable Society has relieved during the
past two months no fewer than 601 families. In each

A new market has Been commenced at Lytham. The
Architect, is Mr. Charles Reed of Liverpool. The build-
ing will be in the Roman style, to accord with Lytham
Hall, c!ose at hand, the seat of T. Clifton, Esq.
THE KNOT!' MONUMENT.—Mr. Edward Davies, sculp-
tor, of Fitkroy'4quare, London, son of the late Dr. D.
Davies, Physician to the Duchess of Kent, -and a native
of Carmarthen, is the successful competitor for the statue
of General Knott, to be erected in this town.

The first application of self-acting water closets to cot-
tages, under the sanatory act, was introduced by Mr. Jo-
seph Spencer, architect, of Clayton-square, in some
buildings lately erected for Mr. John Lane, brewer, of
this town. in_Cnelcs_pur-street. near Pownall-square.
FEMALE DEPRAVITY.—An inquest was held before
Mr. Curry, on Thursday. ou the body of an infant, still

she resides with her parents ( poor people) in Colling-
wood-street. The girl delivered herself during the tem-

nce of her mother,

Levantine," bound for Malta and
Constantinople, which sailed hence on Saturday week,
was driven on shore upon rocks near Wexford, on Sunday
week. She was full of water, hut her cargo will be saved.

w steamer

The "Levantine" was a fine vessel of 210 tons burth€n,
and the property of Messrs. Mongredien of this town.
CURE OF INFLUENZA.—A clerical friend, who resides
in the Wirral! district of Cheshire. informs us that after
much from a lingering attack of influenza, he ,
in.med: '9l'. 9- '

sufferir

gate relict, and, soon after, perfect
,as he thinks) from taking the following preserip-
Jn :—A tea spoonful (when the disease is most afflicting)
of a mixture composed of equal parts of spirit of nitre,
paregoric, and syrup of squills. _

„ . .
SUDDEN DEATH OF JOSEPH RIDGWAY, ESQ.—A pain-
ful feeling was excited on Thursday on 'Change by the
announcement of the death of Mr. Joseph Ridgway, cot-
ton broker, Rumford-street. The deceased was in his
own office a few minutes before one o'clock, apparently in
good health and spirits, and was attending to a person who
was looking over samples of cotton. He retired to the
water closet, and was discovered there in a few minutes
afterwards quite dead. His death was the result of san-
guineous apoplexy.

A REFLECTION.—The Liverpool Mercury and the
London Times are very like each other—particularly the
Mercury. The leading journal is remarkable for its
oneness; produced by many, a unity of tone nevertheless
pervades it, and the general combination results in an
exact uniformity. It is precisely the same with our local
contemporary—but with a difference. The Times is
brilliant—the Mercury is for ever dull; it never deviates
into sense or brightness, eternal darkness rests upon its

who write in it, prints it Off in that kind of acid milk
which is endued with a strong affinity for lampblack. The
acorn contains a miniature oak, and in the natural history
of the Mercury the paragraph encloses the germ of the
leading article. Like Pope's tasteless landscape, one ugly
thing reflects another, and a leaden dullness deprives all
of vitality. The stupid are always vulgar, and ill-manners
are the inevitable sequence of ignorance. If we look for
all these in the Mercury, we shall not be disappointed ;
and where so many bad attributes are collected, a slight
disregard of veracity is in perfect keeping. The Mercury
has betrayed feelings of discomfort of late ; perhaps good
advice nay restore his heavy somnolency. The advice is
this : to cater for the indulgent and venerable ladies who

Lose who

turn, and
them.—

ive large questions
Journal (radical paper)
DAY.—Wednesday last bein
Patron Saint of the Principality, the
usual. celebrated by the natives of Wales

ST. DAVID S

resident in this town
of the Welsh Charity

ed St. David

cnnuren
's Caurch

in the forenoon, where Divinc

spected incumbent, the Rev. W. Williams_
Llanddyfuan, Anglesey, preaching on the occasioi
ing for his text, Romans, chap. xiii, verses 11
At the conclusion of the sermon, the annual examination
of the children took place in the school-room, Russell-
street, A. F.llaliburton, Esq., presiding on the occasion.
The result of the examination was as gratifying to the
respectable auditory as it was creditable to thi
In the evening, the annual dinner of the Car
ciety was held at Mr. Whiteman's, the Brun
Hanover-street, where a numerous and big
able company sat down to an excellent eni
got up in Mr. W.'s best style. R. D. Jones

sided, supported by the Rev. W. Hughes, Rev NA,
Williams, Rev. Mr. Edwards, J. Games, Esq. M.
John Lloyd, Esq., Dr. Marsh, &c. ; Capt. Jont ;, Pm
madoc, E. P. Jones, Esq., Edward Roberts, Esq., Thos
Hughes, Esq. Edward Williams, Esq., &c
ANCIENT Esq.,
SOClETY.—Wednesi st beir
St. David's Day, the anniversary of the above old es'
blished benevolent society, was celebrated at the BIT
wick Assembly Rooms, Hanover-street. About
members and friends sat down to a sumptuous din._
up by Mr. Joseph Jones, the proprietor of the room.
a manner that gave great and general satisfaction. ti
R. P. Williams, the president of the society, occupied
the chair • the vice-chair was filled by Mr. John Roberts;
on the right and left of the chairman sat Ellis Jones, Esq.,
R. T. Lodge, Esq., M.D., Messrs. Thos. Hughes, Wm.
Evans, Edwrxd Hughes, David Pugh, Maurice Williams,
John Conway, John Evans, and Thos. Hughes, of Aber-
Notes were read from Richd Griffith, David Evans,
Mt Evans, Esquires, expressing unfeigned regret
able to attend, and stating their determina-
the society as they had heretofore done.
-Gls drawn, the following toasts were given
nd received a most enthusiastic reception :—The Queen,
- - -.Jen be long, prosperous and happy i the Prince

lay last being

After the Cloth IN

of Wales, may he be a protector to his principality ; Prince
Albert, and the Tato:if the royal family ; the Bishop and
Clergy of the Diocese; the nobility of Wales, in particu-
lar Lord Kenyon ; Sir Watkin William Wynn, Bart. ; the
May.. am'Nun Cnnneil of Liverpool ; the honorary

members of the society • Ellis Jones, Esq., sm
surgeon of the society; 'R. T. Lodge, Esq., M.
perity to the.: Ancient Britons' Society ; Oes
laith Cymraeg. The proceedinfr'
enliybnetl by numerous SC7
by Messrs. Roberts, Abraiiam..
R. Evans, accompanied on the

y Byd i'r

of the evening were
filets, trios, and quartettes,
Thomas, I. Evans, and
sh harn by Mi. John

Thb company broke up about ten o'clock, much

del ui~ni with :bultia‘MCl,ltt