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
eywwoouuldld
t notur nbe a unworthy rtahtytenotfion them,
t o
theby
by the authorities. Let the Magistrates of Birkenhead
make the enquiry, therefore, if they can spare time for
such insignificant affairs. They will find matters as we
Morals of their population. Hall•past la 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, but such was the case
last Sunday morning.
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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 i• Salr 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. Herve, 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 acquireinents,
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 fine in 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 8.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. Herve,
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.

Feb. 6, 1844•

THE TIMBER TRADE-FIRST YEAR OF TgE
OPERATION OF THE NEW TARIFF•

We have before us the circulars of Messrs. Duncan
and Ewing, and Messrs. James Houghton and Co., el.
tensive wood brokers, from which we shall endeavour t),
extract the most valuable facts for the information
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 cons r"
with former years, the price of St. John yellow pine he'll)!
17d. to 1911 per foot, Quebec 141. to 15.1 d., and sPrllu"
deals 2d. to lid. per loot 2 inches. From these Mr
they declined, however, owing to anticipated large aitei
vale, and in the month of September Quebec was clu!
at Hid. to 12d. per foot ; St. Johns 14d. to 111;
These low prices had the effect of diverting some of•
importations, from their originial destination, to other
markets, and the confidence of holders having recovereet
an advance of 20 to 25 per cent. took place before et.
end of the year. On the whole season, however, the Wl'
pertation has been above an average one, the ship Pig
employed in the colonial trade having been 157,500 W'
against 142,300 tons, the average of the preceding Pir
years, showing an increase this year, under the operatiO
of a Tariff which was considered by some injurious to Or
colonies, of 15,200 tons.
The stock of colonial timber on hand in this poll°
moderate, not being estimated at more than six mouths
i
consumption. The quality of that imported from Net
Brunswick this year has been superior, the bulk Of P
having been drawn from new districts thrown open to us
by the settlement of the Boundary question.
The reduction of the duties upon Baltic timber di'
rected the attention of importers to that article, is the
anticipation that it would come more extensively int!
consumption; and larger importations took place low
this port than has been known for many seasons past*
The total amount of these is 625,000 feet. The al'
sumption, however, has not realized the anticipatierl
held out, partly owing to the unusually large supply of red
pine offered freely at from 4d. to 6d. per foot under Dav
_„e
zig, which was taken in preference. A stock of 3,0',001
feet, equal to a year's consumption, is, therefore, held over.
At the commencement of the season common Dantig
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 0'
the reduction of duty, and it is now difficult of sale at
18d. to 20,id,

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. Diming° 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 Cuba
220,000 feet, and from Honduras 936,000 feet.
The trade look forward to a fair and remunerating
business daring the coming season. This will be con-
ginent, however, upon many circumstances, and partiou•
larly upon tha extent of the next import. It is ad-
nutted, that last year's business has not been a reran'
nerating one to the importer, which may tend to cilec
undue speculation.

Mr. Charles Dickens is to preside at the annual Soiree
of the Mechanics' rnstitution, on Monday the 26th inst.
Lord Sandon a"d Sir Howard Douglas were amongst
the company who attended Sir Robert Peel's parliatnentall
dinner, on Saturday.
NATIONAL Socirry.—The eighteenth list of con'
tributors to the special fund of this society appears in the
Morning Herald of yesterday. The amount has noe'
reached upwards of £14,000.

We direct the attention of our readers to Mt.
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.---rt 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 ft:timer'
row (Wednesday), at Kintlerton Guidepost; on ThursdaYl
at Vale Royal ; and on Saturday, at Tabley ;—each morn'
ing at half-past ten o'clock.

IMi'ZRIAL 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 ffi
sufficient guarantee that his "house warming" will be
glorious one.

ANOTHER INSTANCE 07%.ALLEGED CRUELTY BY 1.14.
AFRICAN CAFTAIN.—The particulars of a case affecting
another African captain, who; it was said, had (amongst
other " improprieties' ") senta man on shore at the Catty
eroons river " bound hand and foot," and left him on the
beach~
yesterday, at the police-court, the complaining parties not
died soon
thataft when
erwar taken on
afterwards,—did
of another
not, as
expected,tvreasnaaept
be
being ia attendance when called upon—or, in other wordsr
as was suspected, the matter being compromised. Thug
may justice be defeated !
ANCIENT AND MODERN PAINTINGS.—Mr. J. Revell+
whose advertisement appears in another page, and whose
name will be well known to many as having been the pas'
sessor of one of Ruben's finest productions, has now OP
very excellent paintings by the ancient anti
modern artists. Sunset Piece, by Cyop, is a beautiful p.rc
duction, and in splendid preservation ; and the Farewell 0'
Byron to Newstead Abbey, by Turner, is equally swear
and we think will stand as high as any we have seen,l34
t erda yw, tah
that now renowned landscape painter. The collectiotir
Chargedthoughy essmall,siLts well worthy a visit.
co.iutTmENTS YESTERDAY.—At the Police-courts
taTinldtromin:r.namm.eGdeeJoshenlotßheroswshno,p7ig;
Great Crosshall-street, on Sunday
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, he wgg
sent for trial at the present sessions.—William Scott, e
young man, was also sent for trial on a charge of stealing
a watch and various articles-of wearing apparel, from oft
board the "Non-Pareil," in•the King's Dock, the pee'
perty of several of the seamen-of the ship.
FATAL ACCIDENT.—An inquest was held yesterdafr
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 vial
taken to the Northern Hospital, where be lingered unto
Sunday. Mr. Parker, the surgeon, stated, that, on s
post mortem examination, he found that the base of the
cranium was effused with blood, and there was inflamatioll
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 e.
searching examination of the children in the principles a
the Christian religion, in grammar and arithmetic, 0:
pressed their " satisfaction with the children's conduct
and replies, and more especially with their religious
knowledge."
VALUABLE PRESENT TO MR. S. STORES, R.N."'
It will be remembered that some weeks ago, Mr. Stoke,
with great intrepidity, rescued a fellow creature from 21,
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) sag
set on foot at Birkenhead, and the contributors • ere nu'
merous. A public meeting was held, on Thursday week,'
at the Toworhall of that " juvenile city," at which Jobe.
'
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 pi'
watch and appendages, the former bearing the inscrlP7
Lion—" Presented (by public contribution) to Mr. Samna.;
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 alo
feelings entertained towards him and his family by the
subscribers, and hoping that the token would " prove.eu
incentive to still more heroic conduct in whatever situatio;
he might be called to occupy." Mr. Stokes, in his ref it
in acknowledgment of the gift, states that •• the sight 0,„
will ever remind him of their esteem ; and, he modestly
adds, " also that in rescuing Edward Lyons from his Pe"
rilous situation, be but did his duty."

LIVERPOOL9th As2N. Dd6. PHOacylT:voelTdro.2.E,:b. Moo .A.56:0KE00
FEBRUARY 5.
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