The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1844-04-16 00:00:00

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SEVERAL THOUSAND PIECES OF ROOM
PAPERS, INCLUDING EVERY DESCRIPTION
FOR DRAWING AND SITTING ROOMS, BED-
CHAMBERS, HALLS, CEILINGS, LOBBIES,
&e.
1/ER. HODGSON be sPectful ly to intimate to
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I. Builders and tie Public generally, that he will
SELL by AUCTION TO-MORROW, (Wednesday,) the
lith instant, at Eleven o'clock punctually, at his Rooms,
50, Church-street, Liverpool, several Thousand Pieces of
Modern and Fashionable PAPER HANGINGS.
To be viewed on the afternoon of Tnis DAY, (Tuesday,)
the 16th instant, when Catalogues may be had.

FURNITURE, MANGLE, SIX SUPERBLY GILT
CORNICES, SPLENDID MAHOGANY
WINGED BOOKCASE, SEVERAL DOZENS
OF BOTTLED CIDER, FINGER ORGAN, with
TWO STOPS, SILVER PLATE, FORTY
BRONZE AND STEEL FENDERS, 6,-c.
By Mr. HODGSON,
On THURSDAY next, the 18th, and FRIDAY, the 19th
instant, at Eleven o'clock punctually each morning, at
his spacious Rooms, 50, Church-street,
A CAPITAL variety of modern and excellent HOUSE-
HOLD FURNITURE, including the Effects of
the late Mrs. A. JEFFREY., The Furniture, &c., com-
prises : For Drawing-rooms, Rosewood Crown-back
Chairs, upholstered in Damask, Couch to correspond,
Circular Loo Tables, Pair of Card Tables, Chiffonniers,
superior Brussels Carpets, Music Stool, Window Cur-
tains, Bronze Fenders, with Polished Steel Ends and
Standards, sets of Polished Steel Fire-irons, For Dining-
rooms,sets of Balloon-back and Trafalgar Chairs in French
polish, Telescope Dining Tables, with Leaves, handsome
Pedestal Sideboards, with Cellerets and Plate Drawers,
Noble Chimney Glasses, Carpets and Rugs, Mahogany
Bookcase, Mahogany Card, Loo, and Pembroke Tables,
Sofas, in Mahogany Frames, Loose Cushions, &c., up-
holstered with Hair. In the Lobby, an excellent Hat
and Umbrella Stand, Barometer, Hall Table, with Mar-
ble Slab, Eight-day Timekeeper, Oil-cloths, Stair Car-
pets. In the Bedrooms, very substantial Fourpost Ma-
hogany Bedsteads, with Hangings, Foot-boards, and
Cornices, full-sized Mahogany Wardrobe, Circular Front
Chests of Drawers, Painted Washstands and Dressing
Tables, Swing Toilet Glasses, sets of Toilet Ware, Feather
Beds, Mattresses, SILVER PLATE and Plated Articles,
Cut Glass, China Tea Sets, Dinner and Dessert Services,
Table Lamps, Capital Kitchen Dressers; Culinary Uten-
sils, quantity of Shrimp Sauces, &c.
Catalogues are in preparation, and may be had To-
MORROW, (Wednesday,) the 17th instant. To be viewed
on the Mornings of Sale.

TO THE TRADE.
SALE OF OSNABURGS, PILOT CLOTHS,
PRINTED CAMBRICS, &c.
MR. HODGSON begs to acquaint the Trade, that he
will SELL by AUCTION, (without reserve,) on
MONDAY next, the 22d instant, at Three o'clock punctu-
ally in the afternoon, at his Rooms, 50, Church-street,
Liverpool,
40 Pieces OSNABURGS, 6,339 yards,
6 „ PILOT CLOI'US, 2941 yards,
2 „ BEAVERS, 98 yards,
20 „ Spun SILK HANDKERCHIEFS,
1 „ Superfine Black Broad CLOTH, 201 yards,
1 „ Fancy TWEED, 181 yards,
105 „ Printed CAMBRICS, each 28 yards,
50 Pairs excellent BLANKETS, &c.
Also, 40 Canisters of fine ARROW ROOT, each 1441b5.
To be viewed on the Day of Sale and Catalogues had.

On TUESDAY next, the 23d instant, at One o'clock in the
Afternoon, on the Premises, in Pownall-street, (next to
the Nail Manufactory of Mr. Gibbons,) in one or more
lots, and subject to certain conditions to be then and
there produced,
ALL-the BUILDING MATERIALS, consisting of a
WAREHOUSE and Two DWELLING-HOUSES,
fronting and on the west side of Pownall-street, and Two
COTTAGES at the back thereof, now in vacant posses-
sion ; also, Part of the GABLE END and one of the
FORGES and CHIMNEY of the NAIL MANUFAC-
TORY adjoining.
For further particulars apply to Mr. THOMAS RIMMER,
jun., Union-court, Castle-street, Liverpool.

On MONDAY, the 29th instant, at One o'clock in the Af-
ternoon, at the Clarendon-rooms, South John-street,
Liverpool, subject to the conditions of sale to be then
produced,
A LL those two handsomely finished DWELL-
Lot , ING HOUSES, (erected under the present
Building Act,) being Nos. 13 and 15, situate on the north-
wardly side of Oxford-street, Abercromby-square, in the
respective occupations of Thomas Corrie, Esq., and Mrs.
M'Kerizie. These Houses c. ntain Hot and Cold Water
Baths and every convenie, e required by a genteel family.
The Tenure is Leaseh. . under the Corporation of Liver-
pool for 75 years fr.. the 12th of August, 1837.
2. All that capital and substantially-built DWE LLING-
HOUSE, with Balcony, supported on Stone Pillars, in
the Grecian style of architecture, situate at the south-end
of Brunswick-terrace, near the first Turnpike, on the new
road to Bootle, about two miles from the. Exchange, at a
convenient distance from, and having a beautiful view of,
the river Mersey, with a Garden at the back, opening to
a street of five yards wide, and in the occupation of John
Caton Thompson, Esq. The House contains Vestibule-
hall, divided by folding, stained-glass Doors, good sized
Dining-room, spacious Drawing-room, Breakfast-room,
Parlour, four best Bed-rooms over the Entertaining-
rooms, Boudoir, opening to the Balcony, five large, well-
finished Attics, four Store-rooms, Housemaid's -Closet,
hand Some Staircase, with ornamental Iron Banisters, and
convenient Water closet. In the Basement Story, are
lofty Kitchens, Butler's Pantry, Wine Cellar, Larder,
Washhouse, &c., with Grates, Ovens, Hot-hearths,
Boilers, fitted up and well supplied with water, and every
other requisite convenience for a genteel family.
This Lot i.. held by a Lease from the Earl of Derby,
dated the 13th of April, 1836, for three young lives, all in
being, and which lives are insured in the Sun Life Office,
in the sum of £1,500, at a premium of £6 6s. 3d. per
Annum, and the Purchaser will be entitled to this Policy.
3. The capital MESSUAGE on the north side, and ad-
joining Lot 5. The Houk is similarly built, has the
same number of Rooms, Garden, and advantages, and is
held under the same Tenure as the last Lot, and is now
in the occupation of William Holt, Esq. There is also a
similar Policy of Insurance on the lives, and the Pur-
chaser will be entitled to it.

4. All that Piece of LAND, with the MESSUAGE
and SHOP, MILKHOUSE, and SH IPPON for twelve
Cows, and other suitable OUTBUILDINGS, situate on
the north side, and at the east end, of Edmund-street,
Toxteth-park, now in the respective occupations of Mr.
Joseph M'Ardle and John Reece, as yearly tenants.
5..A1l those two handsomely-finished DWELLING-
HOUSES, in the Grecian Cottage style, situate on the
west side, and at the southwest corner, of Waterloo-road,
in the Township of Litherland. These Houses are de-
lightfully situated, having a fine view of the Mersey and
surrounding scenery, and are known by the name of the
South Field Cottages, and within an easy distance of the
north end of Liverpool, from and to which Omnibuses
ply hourly.

b. All Those FIVE MESSUAGES, (being four front
and one back,) situate on the east side of Limekiln-lane,
and north side of Woodstock-street, in the respective oc-
cupations of Boyd, Leisham, and others.

7. All tjiose Tw'o several Pieces of LAND, situate on
the east side of Hygeia-street, on one piece whereof are
erected Four Front Dwelling-houses, (being numbers 48,
50, 52, and 54,) in the respective occupations of George
James and others ; and on the other piece whereof are
erected Four 111 essuages fronting Hygeia-street, (being
numbers 24, 28, 30, and 32,) in the occupations of George
Lesbie and others, and Five to Strawberry-place, in the
respective occupatio,ns of James Rushton and others.
8. All that Piece ot"LAND, situate on the east side of
Emble"on-street and south side of Victoria-street, in
Toxteth-park, with the DWELLING-HOUSE and
SHOP thereon erected, fronting Embleton-street, and
now in the occupation of Mr. William Whitehouse. Also,
Seven DWELLING-HOUSES, in Victoria-street, in
the occupations of Mrs. Elizabeth Hewett and others, and
the DWELLING•HOUSE, occupied as a Milk-house,
together with the SHIPPON for twelve Cows, and other
suitable OUTBUILDINGS, at the east end of the last-
mentioned premises, and now in the occupation of Mr.
George Betteley. And, also, all that Unbuilt Piece of
LAND, situate on the north side of Victoria-street afore-
said, containing 295 square yards, or thereabouts, and
which is well adapted for building purposes.
9. All that Piece of LAND, with the MESSUAGE
thereon erected, situate on the south side of Edmund-
street aforesaid, being No. 41, iu the occupation of Mr.
Richard Turner.

For particulars apply to Mr. GEORGE MARSDEN, Ac-
countant, Old Churchyard; or to Messrs. FRANCIS and
ALMOND, Solicitors, Fenwick-street.

BANK OF BRITISH NORTH AMERICA,
ESTABLISHED IN 1836, AND INCORPORATED BY
ROYAL CHARTER. PAID-UP CAPITAL £1,000,000
STERLING. London Office, 7, St. Helen's-place, Bi-
shopsgate-street.
Establishments at Toronto, Kingston, Montreal, and
Quebec, in CANADA ; St. John and Fredericton, in NEW
BRUNSWICK; Halifax, in NOVA SCOTIA; St. John's, in
NEWFOUNDLAND.

Agents at NEW YORK, Messrs. Richard Bell, William
M`Lachlan, and Thomas G. Simpson, Dorr's Buildings,
Hanover-stfeet.

Drafts on the Colonies and on the United States, with
approved endorsements, are purchased on terms which
may be known on application, addressed to the Secretary.
In like manner, Bills are,e6llected at maturity, Dividends
on Stock payable in the United States or in the Colonies
are received, and other descriptions of Banking Agency
are transacted.
Credits on the several Establishments in the Col • ontes,
and on the Agents at New York, are granted upon pay-
mentatoftheLondon of the amount at the London Office, and will be paid
, suche
ocf ret Letters on presentation, together with the current premium of
postage,ti
Bank
y ank may
of y
to
Irelandobtain ti e S Exchange on Bills, at the customary usance, without any
o its
AwIT York,\v o Oa are granted
secret a arty . all
charge.
Parties in
nth, feree Country
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Credit in the course of post, by forwarding a Bank Order
for h
Similar Credits on the Colonial Establishments of this
Bk, n
and Office.
n
the BrancGhess(p)o:fl.oGtviiiEne
The National Bank of Scotland, and of
tea amount, n
aon
The Manchester and Liverpool District Bank.
London, 7, St. Helen's-place, ,
Ist March, 1344

April 16, 1844

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FURNITURE.
By Mr. BYFORD,
THIS DAY, (Tuesdav,) the 16th instant, at Eleven o'clock
precisely, on the Premises, No. 12, Milk-street, Tithe-
barn-street,
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Prising Camp Bedsteads, with Printed Cotton Hangings?
Feather Beds and Bedding, Painted Chamber Articles,
Mahogany Dicing, Card, and Snap Tables, Chairs, Sofa'
Chest of Drawers, Pier and Dressing Glasses, Kitchen
Requisites, and other Effects.
May be viewed on the Morning of Sale, when Cata-
logues may be had on the PI emises, or of the AucTioNEgg,
at his Office, Clayton-square.

MODERN AND USEFUL FURNITURE,
CLAYTON-SQUARE ROOMS.
By Mr. BYFORD,
On FRIDAY next, the 19th instant, at Eleven o'clock
precisely, at his Rooms, Clayton-square,
AVARIETY of Modern and Useful HOUSEHOLD
FURNITURE, Chimney Glasses, 'Time-pieces'
and Effects, removed for the convenience of Sale.
The MAHOGANY FURNITURE;S:C., comprises Sett
Chairs, Sofas, Dining, Pembroke, Card and Snap Tables,
Chiffonnier, Bureau, Cupboards, Chests of DrawerSt
Chimney and Dressing Glasses, Brussels and Kidder"
minster Carpets, Fenders and Fire-irons, &c.
The CHAMBER FURNITURE includes Four-post --
Camp Bedsteads with Morioe and Printed Calico Hang"
ings, Feather Beds, Painted Articles, in Chests Dray%ars'
Dressing Tables and Washstands, Commodes, Toile'.
Ware, Imitation Rosewood Chairs, &c.
A variety of useful Kitchen Requisites, and other
Effects.

May be viewed on the Morning of Sale and Catalogag°
had.

MODERN AND GENTEEL HOUSEHOLD
FURNITURE, EGREMONT.
MR. BYFORD will SELL by AUCTION, 0°
TUESDAY next, the 23d instant, at Eleven o'clock
precisely, on the Premises, King-street, Egrernontr
Cheshire, the whole of the modern and genteel HOUSE-
HOLD FURNITURE, Fine-toned Six-octave Cottage
Piano-forte (by Cathie), Eight-day Clock, Two Amen'
can Ditto, Chimney Glasses, Books, Paintings, China,
Cut Glass, and Effects of a. Gentleman changing hit
Residence.
The MAHOGANY FugI4ITURE of the Drawing-room,
Parlour, &c., comprise Handsome Pedestal Sideboarar
Sets Well-made Chairs, Sofas in Hair Cloth, Loo, Card,
and Snap Tables, Six-octave Cottage Piano-forte (by
Cathie), Eight-day Clock, Chiffonier, Chimney Glasses,
Brussels Carpets, Witney Hearth Rugs, Books,-Paintingst
Cut Glass, China, Fenders, Fire-irons, &c.
The FURNITURE of the Bed Chambers include excel-
lent Mahogany Four-post, Camp and Half-Tester Bed-
steads, with Morine and Chintz Hangings, Good Seasoned
Feather Beds and Bedding, Painted Articles in Dressing
Tables, Washstands, Chests Drawers, Chairs, &c., Gen-
tleman's Mahogany Wardrobe, Mahogany Box Dressing
Glasses, Ditto Chests Drawers, Commodes, Stained
Chairs, Kidderminster and Venetian Stair Carpets, &c.
Excellent Kitchen and Culinary Requisites, Six Block
Tin Dish Covers, Painted Dresser, Fowling-piece (14
Manton), Parrot and Cage, and other Effects.
May be viewed on MONDAY next, the 22d instant, pre-
ceding the Sale, and Catalogues had on the Premises, of
of Mr. BY FORD, at his Office, Clayton-square, Liverpool.

TO SPIRIT MERCHANTS, BREWERS, AND
OTHERS.
By GEORGE ASHTON,
On THURSDAY, the 25th instant, at Four o'clock in the
Afternoon, on the Premises, the sign of the Ship IDEIt
in Rainhill, subject to such conditions of sale as shall
be then and there produced,
ALL that commodious and long-established INN or
PUBLIC-HOUSE, called-the " Ship," with a veil
compact Brewery, a capital Weghing Machine,with Office
attached, Stabling for twenty-horses, Gig-house, Piggeries.
Gardens well stocked with Fruit Trees, a small Croft, and
other Appurtenances thereto belonging, containing in the
whole IA. 2R. OP., statute measure, or thereabouts, situate,
in the township of Rainhill, adjoining the turnpike-road
leading from Liverpool to Warrington, within one mile er
the Liverpool and Manchester Railway Station, and nog'
in the occupation of Mr. William Bullen, aS tenant
thereof. The Property is Freehold of Inheritance. 1171'
mediate possession may be had, if required. •
For further particulars apply to Mr. JOHN LYON, Ire"
terinary Surgeon, Pr,scot ; Mr. JAMES ABBOTT, or toMr.
WILLIAM GARNETT, of Farnworth ; or to the Auctioneerr.
Church-street, Prescot.

DAY'S PATENT WINDGUARD.

W. B ENNETT,

IRONFOUNDER, SIR THOMAS'S-BUILDINGS"

SOLE AGENT AND MANUFACTURER
FOR LIVERPOOL AND THE I,IEIGHBOURITOOD.,
E object of this Invention is to create a draft u'oe
otherwise it would-"not exist, by the spontaneous
action of the external air, and has been most successfully
applied for the Prevention of Smoke, and the Ventilatioa
of Buildings and Ships.
May be had from all respectable Ironmongers.

BOROUGH OF LIVERPOOL, TO WIT.
PROCESSIONS.
R 8
tahn and MAGISTRATES
instant
3.t,t1 sig:oifeo havingm
THEthat a PROCESSION of a PARTY CH ARACIP-iime
paraded through various Streets of the T.'" " t.e•
afternoonMolk:thOe -ve long. ,
and bearing Party colours,and the ayor :Mc. .-0 ,
apprehending a serious bre_a_*-- f 'the peace, if such Pro
cessions are permitted in fmlure°.
Notice is hereby given, that the Mayor and Magistrates-
are determined to ihstitute proceedings agaicst all Persons
who shall offend in like manner, an 4 to punish severely
all who may be concerned in any acts likely to create &
breach of the public peace. gi,thre:terscl

THOS. SANDS, Mayor.
Town-hall, 11 lh April, 1844.

PUBLIC MEETING.
AT a MEETING of the INHABITANTS of LIVER'
POOL and its Vicinity, held on the 10th instant, in
the MUSIC-HALL, in Liverpool, publicly called by the
Mayor, in compliance h the following Requisition, most
numerously and respectably signed : .
" We, the undersigned Inhabitants of Liverpool 50
its Vicinity, feeling assured that the LONG HOURS of
BUSINESS at present in use amongst the great majority
of Shopkeepers in the various Trades of this Town, art
prejudicial to the health, comfort, and well-being of the
numerous class c f Persons engaged well-being
iI
the Shops ; believing that more r sonable hours mar be.
adopted with advantage to the r and permanent interest
of the Shopkeepers ; and co lying that the co-operation
of the Public is necessary to effect a beneficial changer
Do HEREBY EARNESTLY REQUEST YOUR WORST'''. To.
TCOANNVTsENtEo
cAonPsUidßerLtlhCe
mMoEstEdTesliNraGbleomFeaTnHsEofibNrninAguinr;
into use such an amended system of business, in regard to.
the hours of attendance, as may give permanent and effec-
tual relief to a large and deserving class of Persons, with-
out injury either to their Employers or to the Public ;"
THOMAS SANDS, ESQ., MAYOR, in the Chair;
It was moved by the Rev. F. BARKER, seconded by
finpgertshoz. ehnegaaltghedatial
Mr. THOMAS BLACKBURN, and resolved unanimously,
That the long hours of business which prevail amongs!,
tsorosoyt entirely from opper'
are by no
means demanded by public necessity—inflict serious in-
juries hl
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tunities for moral and religious improvements, Thin
Meeting believes that the present state of public opinion
upon
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is favourable to such a change in the hours of trading al
would altogether remove this great national grievance, 50'
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earnestly recommends to the Shopkeepers of Liverpool
that they should close their shops not later than Seven la
the evening, and that the same rule should apply to every
day in the week, and to all seasons of the year.
It was moved by the Rev. W. BEVAN, seconded by the
Rev. T. NOLAN, and resolved unanimously,
That the following Gentlemen be appointed a Commit-
tee, to adopt such means as shall appear to them the bat
calculated to effect the object of this Meeting, viz. :
His Worship the Mayor, Chairman.
Rev. H. M`Neile Rev. D. Ferguson
„ Fielding Ould Mr. John Cropper
„ Thomas Nolan ~ Robertson Gladstone
„ F. Parry „ Adam Hodgson
„ F. Barker 11 Thomas Blackburn
„ Dr. Raffles „ John Smith
„ Wm. Bevan „ W. B. Hodgson
„ John Kelly „ C. Bushell
„ Dr. Crichton „ James Mulleneat
„ C. M. Birrell (Treasurer,)
„ Dr. Beaumont
With power to add to their number.
It was moved by the Rev. H. M`NEILE, seconded by
the Rev. D. FERGUSON. and resolved unanimously,
That, in order to assure the Shopkeepers and their
Assistants (whose real interests must be identical) of $
sincere desire on the part of Purchasers in general to for'
ward the Seven o'clock Closing of the Shops, the &Howl
Declaration be submitted for the signature of those who
are now assembled, and afterwards given into the hand
of the Committee, who shall be empowered to promokt
its more extensive signature, and to print and publish.;
•
in such manner as shall appear most desirable to them

DECLARATION.
We, the undersigned, having a sincere desire to
affording to the Shopkeepers' Assistants the opportunitl
they so reasonably claim for healthful exercise, and fqr
intellectual and moral culture, without injury to dicta
employers, do hereby express our cordial concurrence
the general object of this Meeting. and our earnest deslr
to see it immediately carried out into efficient practice.,..,
It was moved by Mr. W. B. HODGSON, seconded
Mr. JAMES MULLENEUX, and resolved unanimously,
That this Meeting at its rising do adjourn till TuesdoL,
the 10th day of September next ; and on that day do r:,
assemble, at such hour and place as the Mayor maid!to
point ; to receive the Report of the Committee, an.,,ed,
adopt measures, if any should then appear to be require
for securing the continuance of the system of Coo'
Shops at Seven o'clock.
seconded It was moved by Mr. J. CROPPER, JUN., seconu-
Mr. E. FLOWER, and resolved unanimously, 00
That these Resolutions be signed by the AllYclithe
behalf of the Meeting, and advertised in each 0'
public journals of this town.
THOMAS SANDS; 1.ki331, the
The Mayor having left the Chair, the thanks 9., the
Meeting were unanimously voted to him for convenin›.
Meeting and for his conduct in the Chair.

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