The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1843-09-05 00:00:00

THE LIVERPOOL STANDARD.

LCOND EDITION.

Standard-office, Twelve o'clock

ANOTHER STEAMER TOTALLY WRECKED
LOSS OF THE QUEEN STEAM-PACKET.

(From yesterday's Dublin Mail.)

Mr. Hare, of Bristol, a passenger in the ill-starred
vessel, has kindly furnished us with the particulars of this
calamity.

The Queen steam-packet, Capt. Gardner, started from
Bristol on Friday last, at ha'f-past ten o'clock, p.m. with a
valuable cargo and passengers ; and at eleven o'clock same
night, being suddenly enveloped with a dense fog, struck
on a rock in Jack's Sound off Milford Haven, and in less
than half-an-hour went to the bottom. The cargo is en-
tirely lost; but it gives us inexpressible pleasure to add
that, with the exception of an old man, a dealer in pigs,
who is supposed to have fallen asleep in the forehold, the
passengers and crew (upwards of 50) were rescued from a
watery grave. Shortly after the Queen had struck, a
coasting vessel, named the Hope, most providentially
hove in sight, and, with the promptitude and humanity
which distinguish British sailors, came to the rescue just
in time to save all lives on board (with the one exception
above mentioned). The vessel foundered in less than five
minutes after.

Amongst the passengers who are indebted to Providence
for this timely rescue, were Mrs. Latouche and family, of
Marley ; the Rev. Doctor and Mrs. Handcock ; Mr.
Hare, of Bristol ; Rev. Mr. Bredan, Mr. Crosbie, and
many othe►s, whose names we have not been able to as-
certain. They all reached Milford in safety. •

CONSISTENCY OF DISSENYERS.—The Town Council of
Stirling, almost all Dissenters, have declared, in answer
to applications from the congregations of the vacant
churches in that place, of which they are the patrons,
that they will pay no attention to the recommendation of
the congregations in the appointment of ministers, but
will fill them up on their own responsibility.
SHOCKING ACCIDENT.—AS the Forester coach was
passing along the road at Four-post on wednesday morn-
ing, a four-wheel chaise, in consequence of the horse
becoming restiff, was driven in the way of the coach, and
a collision took place, by which the chaise was broke to
pieces, and a lady, a relative of the Rev. Mr Poynder, was
thrown out and unfortunately had her leg broken.—Hants
Independent.

DISTRESSING EVENT.—On Thursday night a dis-
tressing event happened in one of our herring boats.
When about returning to land, a fisherman, named
Richard Robertson. while doing something about the
mast or sail of the boat, lost his balance, and. in falling
overboard, was caught hold of by another of the crew,
Alexander Baxter, but he was unable to save him, and,
in the generous attempt to do so, was also dragged into
the sea, and both perished.—Aberdeen Paper.
PROVIDENTIAL ESCAPE.—The inhabitants of North-
street, Lambeth, were alarmed on Sunday evening by
a loud noise, which was ultimately found to proceed from
the residence of a poor man, situate No. 4, James-place,
North-street, the ceiling of which, with part of the roof,
bad fallen into the bedroom. In bed was the youngest
child, which was miraculously, saved. Had it been two
hours later, other branches of the family would have been
in bed, and nothing could have saved them from instant
death. As it is, the damage of the house, and the entire
destruction of the poor man's stock in trade, is the extent
of the loss.

THE LANCASHIREWH EELER.—OnTuesday,theLanca-
shire wheeler, from Oldham, undertook a journey from
Oldham to Liverpool, a distance of 43 miles, with his
wheel-barrow, containing a bag of cotton flocks, weigh-
ing 2381b5. He started from Oldham at ten o'Clock in
the forenoon, and arrived in Liverpool on the following
evening. There were hundreds of spectators present to
see him off; likewise in Liverpool to see him come in.
He was gaily adorned with ribbons all over his arms and
cap : he had a sign-board in the front, bearing the follow.
ing inscription :—Ralph Kershaw, the celebrated Lanca-
shire wheeler from Oldham, and carrier to all parts of
England."

REVISING BARRISTERS ON THE NORTHERN CIRCUIT.
—The following appointments have been made by Mr.
Justice Wightmati North Lancashire Boroughs,—
Stephen Temple, Esq. South Lancashire,—Henry Law-
rence, Esq. ; Richard Matthews, Esq. South Lancashire
Boroughs,—T. H. Marshall. Esq.; the Hon. Richard
Denman. Cumberland and Westmorland,—J. W. Har-
den, Esq. ; Frederick Pollock, Esq. Yorkshire North
Riding,— Woronzow Gres, Esq. East Riding.— R.
Wharton, Esq. West Riding,—William Gray, Esq. ; Sir
F. H. Doyle, Bart. ; P. A. Pickering, Esq. Northum-
berland and Durham,—T. J. Hogg, Esq. ; W. Blanchard,
Esq. ; Deacon, Esq.
DREADFUL MILL ACCIDENT.—On friday a sad acci-
dent occurred at the Hollins Mill near Halifax, through
one of those machines vulgarly called;" the dole." It ap-
pears that a woman (who is a widow and resides at Elland)
had newly come to work at this mill ' • getting her meals at
a house very nearly contiguous. At five o'clock the little
girl of this house (whose name is Harriet Bates) went into
the mill to tell the widow woman her tea was ready ; when
she was caught in " the dole." The woman boldly attem-
ted to rescue her from a dreadful death ; but " the dole"'
proved itself too strong. Both of the unfortunate females
were dragged within its iron teeth ; from which only their
lifeless bodies were afterwards rescued. So dreadfully
had the merciless engine done its horrid work that the
body of the girl could not at first be found; until it was
discovered literally doubled up in that of the woman.
FATAL RESULT OF AN AMOUR.—On Saturday an in-
quest was held at Knightsbridge, on the body of Mary
Edridge, aged 22. From the evidence, it appeared that
the deceased had been in service. On Wednesday last,
her mistress went out for a walk, but suddenly returned
in consequence of the rain. She had not been long in the
house before she observed the deceased to be much con-
fused, and to go several times up to her bedroom. Mrs.
Stafford thought her conduct strange, and was going to
the drawing-room when she saw a soldier standing behind

the door. She fell into hysterics, and upon her recovery,
the deceased was gone. On the following morning it was
discovered that she had thrown herself into the Serpen-
tine. Search was made for the body, but it was not found
until Friday.

THREATENED STRIKE OF THE SOUTH STAFFORD-
SHIRE MINERS.—The men have served notice on the
masters that they will strike work in 14 days, unless they
received 6d. a day additional wages. They are at present
receiving, on an average, 2s. 3d. a-day, while some few
superior workmen are paid 10s. The general opinion is
that the contemplated strike is at the suggestion of some
few wealthy masters, who have plenty of coal and iron
ready for sale, in order that they may reduce to insolvency
the small masters, and that they may thus avail them-
selves of the favourable change that has taken place in
the trade. Pig iron has been raised 55., and prepared iron
10s. a ton ; and the orders, especially from Liverpool, are
very brisk. In consequence of the stoppage of the Dud-
ley Bank, and the return dishonoured of many bills, all
sales are for cash.

LAMENTABLE CIRCUMSTANCE.—On Friday morning
week two apprentices to Mr. Carter, grocer, of Cowfold,
Sussex, arose at five o'clock, with the intent of amusing
themselves previously to commencing business for the
day. One of them climbed a plum tree, for the purpose
of gathering some fruit, and, while seated on some
branches, was desired by his companion to come down.
He replied that he should not do so till he had gathered
some more plums. Upon which his companion put a cap
upon the nipple of the percussion lock, and, pointing the
gun at the ether, said he would shoot him. This was
entirely a joke, it being supposed that the gun was not
loaded. The reverse, however, turned out to be the case,
for, on the boy pulling the trigger, the contents of the
barrel went through his companions head, and be fell
from the tree a corpse. The deceased was only seventeen
years of age, and the inconsiderate cause of his death two
years younger.

MELANCHOLY OCCURRENCE.—On Friday, the 11th
instant, a distressing occurrence took place in the bay of
Portree, Skye. Two young men, named Nicholson and
Matheson, volunteered to ferry some individuals from
Portree to the adjacent island of Rassay. Soon after the
individuals in question landed on that island, the, two
young men again set sail with the intention of returning
home to Portree. As the breeze was moderate, all sails
were set. Of a sudden, however, an unexpected squall
struck the boat. The main sheet had been foolishly fas-
tened, and in an instant the boat filled and went down by
the stern. Matheson jumped at once into the sea, but
Nicholson endeavoured to climb to the rigging, as the
boat was sinking. He got probably entangled there, and
went to the bottom, to rise no more in life. In less than
three minutes after the accident, a small fishing boat bad
reached the place, and picked up Matheson.—Perth
paper.

DANGEROUS SITUATION OF A TRANSPORT-SHIP.—
The Tory, transport-ship, which left Woolwich on the Bth
June last, in company with the Angelina, for the purpose
of carrying certain companies of artillery to America, got
on shore on the Municonagan shoals, on the 26th July.
Fortunately, having outsailed the Angelina, the last-named
vessel came up on the 29th, and, after very numerous
efforts, succeeded in taking off part of the women and
children. While the latter were in the boats a severe
storm arose, during which the husbands and fathers on
board the transports, which were thirteen miles apart,
were in an agony of suspense. Fortunately, the five boats
conveying the women acd children reached the Angelina
in safety. Many of the women and children were under
the necessity of remaining on board the Tory, and, the
storm continuing, tne Angelina left for Quebec. On her

arrival the Unicorn, steam-vessel, was sent to the assist-
ance of the Tory, and succeeded in towing her to Quebec.
All the lives have been saved, and the Tory is not much
injured.

DEATHS BY LIGHTNING.-00 Sunday night week a
very vivid flash of lightning was followed by a most tre-
mendous burst of thunder, as if the very cloud was falling
to the earth, shaking every door and window in the
houses. About the same time two lads, one eleven years
and the other fourteen, who were walking together under
an umbrella, on the road between Leake and Wrangle,
were struck by the electric fluid, and killed on the spot.
The youngest was very much scorched about the head,
face, and neck, and some parts of his body ; the buttons
of his waistcoat were all torn off and broken to pieces ; his,
neckerchief and shirt were on fire, and burning fiercely
when found. He had on a very strong pair of half boots,
which were torn to pieces, and thrown off his feet into a
ditch; some of his clothes were also torn into shreds, and
scattered upon the hedge and road. The elder lad was
not so much burnt on the face, but his trousers were rent
to atoms, and scattered in all directions; there was
scarcely a piece left, as also his stockings ; his shoes like
the former ;—even the braces were torn from their backs,
and thrown some distance. His shirt was burnt in seve-
ral places into great holes, and yet their hats were not in-
jured.--Manchester Guardian.

EXECUTION FOR MURDER.—,Tames Ratcliffe, who was
convicted at the late Chester Assizes, of having murdered
his wife at Stockport, underwent the extreme sentence
of the law in front of the, city gaol at Chester at twelve
o'clock on Saturday. Several petitions in behalf of the
unhappy culprit, had been forwarded, during the week,
to the Home-office. They were, however, without effect.
The condemned sermon was preached on Friday, and, at
its conclusion, the wretched man partook of the sacra-
ment, and seemed wholly resigned to his fate. He was,
however, very restless and disturbed during the night, and
was heard more than once to express a wish that his exe-
cution should take place at eight instead of twelve o'cl )ck.
About a quarter after four on Saturday morning vast mul-
titudes of the inhabitants thronged the rows and streets.
The wretched man appeared unmoved by the presence of
the sheriff and officers, and, after having requested per-
mission to wash himself, a request, of course, immedi-
ately complied with, he walked with a firm step to the
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pirtoevd.ided for his conveyance to the city gaol. The
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accompanied him in the
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we understand was
occasioned by excessive drinking, but, after having entered
the condemned celland engaged with the chaplain in fervent
prayer, he took off his clogs and stockings and lay down
upon the bed for about half an hour, during which he
slept soundly. When he awoke he asked for a bowl of
coffee, but he was so nervous and his hands so tremulous
that the bowl had to be held to his mouth by a turnkey.
Exactly as the clock struck twelve he was pinioned and
led to the scaffold by the executioneer. All things being
ready, the fatal bolt was drawn, and he was launched into
eternity, amidst the shrieks of several of his relatives and
friends, who bad taken up their position in front of the
drop. He struggled several minutes.