The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1844-07-30 00:00:00

THE LIVERPOOL STANDARD

THE GAOL PREFERRED TO THE WORKHOUSE.—On
Tuesday, Ellen Roach was charged with breaking the
windows of the overseers' office on the day preceding.
It appeared the prisoner had applied for relief, which was
refused, as she would not consent to go back to the
Workhouse, alleging as a reason that the gaol was pre-
ferable, in consequence of the bad treatment she had re-
ceived. The prisoner had been frequently brought up
for disorderly conduct. Mr. Rushton said she must find
sureties in £lO each for her good behaviour. Prisoner—
I will never go to the Workhouse again while there is a
gaol. Mr. Rushton observed that she ought to keep
sober, and behave herself properly. Prisoner—l cannot
get drunk out of 6d. a day. Mr. Rushton—You must
go to gaol for three months. Prisoner—Give me six.
COURT FOR THE RELIEF OF INSOLVENT DEBTORS.—
' On Tuesday last the proceedings in this court commenced,
before David Pollock, Esq. one of the commissioners of
the Court for the Relief of Insolvent Debtors, at the
Sessions-house, Chapel-street. A number of applicants
appeared to apply for their discharge, under the act of
parliament. Nineteen petitioners were brought up and
discharged forthwith, being unopposed by their creditors.
Lewis Owen, John Sandbach, William Powell, Peter
Roberts, and John Jones were opposed, but they obtained
their discharge. Thomas 11 alsall, opposed by Mr. James,
on behalf of Mr. Banks, of Wigan, was ordered to be im-
prisoned for nine months. H. S. Melson, opposed by
Mr. Richard Armistead, was put back to amend his
schedule. John M. Nelson was remanded. Thomas
Downey, opposed by Mr. Venables and Mr. James, on
behalf of certain creditors, was put back for 12 months.
William Stephenson, who has been in gaol since Decem-
ber, 1843, was discharged on the production of one of his
books.

CAUTION TO SOLICITORS AND INSOLVENTS.—Richard
Davies, of Carlton-street, Toxteth-park, came before Mr
Sergeant Ludlow, on Thursday last, at the Bankruptcy
Court, for the purpose of obtaining a " final order," in
applying for which the insolvent was supported by Mr.
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to there ; and his reason for such decision was, that, if
creditors saw no announcement of a second meeting, they
might think the case had been withdrawn, and, conse-
quently, neglect the adoption of such measures as might
be necessary for the protection of their interests ; at the
same time, however, he was desirous of occasioning as
little inconvenience as possible, and, therefore, would
consent to the appointment of an early day. All he re-
quired was, that the meeting should be advertised in the
London Gazette and a local paper. Eventually, the meet-
ing was adjourned to Thursday, the Bth of August.
GUANO.—The general sale-room, in Oldhall-street,
was almost filled at one o'clock on Friday, on the occasion
of two cargoes of guano, both from Ichaboe, being offered
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course of the bids it was stated, that the owners were
quite prepared to store this cargoe, and if they did, it cer-
tainly would not be sold at that price ; they were anxious
to meet buyers fairly, but not to sacrifice. The whole
cargo was then withdrawn at £5 10s. per ton. The next
cargo was one of 250 tons, offered by Mr. J. H. Rayner,
broker, in a vessel just arrived, which, it was stated would
convey it to any safe port which the purchaser might se-
lect. It was offered in one lot. The biddings commenced
at £4, advanced to £5, where they stopped, and, as in the
other case, the cargo was withdrawn at £5 10s. The
upset price at the last public sale was £6. Whilst on this
subject, we may mention that public notice has been given
in Liverpool, and we presume in other ports, on the part
of the Imaum of Muscat, that all the guano in Latham's
Island, situated in and between six and seven degrees
of south latitude, and between 39 and 40 east longitude,
is private property, under a deed of conveyance from his
highness. Licences to obtain cargoes will be granted
under specific terms ; without which, vessels proceeding
thither for the purrose of collecting it, will be liable to
seizure and confiscation by the Muscat government.
DOCK COMMITTEE : THURSDAY.—Present Messrs. J.
B. Moore, (chairman,) Shand, Aikin, Smith, Holmes,
Sandbach, Kendall, Bold, Tobin, Boyden, Middleton,
Evans, and Chilton. The Committee of Works recom-
mended the erection of a shed on the east quay of the Salt-
house Dock. Agreed t0.—£5,000 was directed to be paid
to Mr. John Waring, on account of excavating the Albert
Dock. In the Marine Harbour Master's and Warehouse
Management departments nothing to report.—Mr. Nicol
said that as the Liverpool Dock Bill had now received
the Royal assent, he thought it a suitable opportunity for
bringing forward a resolution relative to it, which was to
the effect that the necessary steps be taken in reference to
the land authorized to be purchased from the Corpora-
tion and with respect to the property of the Harrington
Dock Company ; that negotiations also be made with the
proper parties for the purchase of the land required for
the junction with the Leeds and Liverpoolranal, and that
the surveyor be instructed to complete the plans and sub-
mit them with as little delay as possible. The motion was
seconded, and carried without any observation.—The
Chairman said there was a committee, consisting of him-
self, Mr. Aikin, Mr. Nicol, and Mr. Middleton, having
power to open negotiations and put themselves in com-
munication with the Corporation, and report to the Dock
Trust. At the suggestion of Mr. Bold, it was agreed to
add Mr. Tobin's name to the list of the committee. Mr.
Tobin wished to know if every thing was complete except
as to the value of the land. The Chairman said the only
point would he as to the price, the quantity was already
agreed upon. Mr. Tobin hoped it would be bought as
cheap as possible, and that Mr. Evans would deal leniently
with them. The financial business was then brought on,
and the reporters withdrew.
The body of Mr. Brown, the young gentleman who was
drowned at the Eastham Regatta, was foind on Tuesday
evening last, on Ince Bank, near to Runcorn, by a fisher-
man, and has since been conveyed to Chester and interred
there. A coroner's inquest was held before Mr. Churton,
when Mr. J. Mould, one of the crew, gave a very clear
and succinct account of the unfortunate occurrence, con-
firming the statements that have already appeared in the
public papers. When the bolt (the Amphitrite) was
struck by the first wave, Mr. Mould directed the deceased
to steer the boat to shore. Immediately afterwards a
second wave struck the boat, and half filled her with

water. The deceased called out, " 0 God ! bring The
Princess, we are sinking :" and immediately the boat filled
with water and swamped. We give the remainder in Mr.
Mould's own words :—" I directed the crew to hold hard
to the boat; for a moment I was underneath the boat,
and afterwards gained the surface of the water ; I saw the
deceased struggling in the water ; the boat turned with her
keel upwards, and I succeeded in dragging the deceased
on the boat ; I remained astride on the boat for some
time ; a wave again struck the boat and rolled her over ;
I recovered myself, and again succeeded in getting on the
boat; at this time I missed the deceased, and several mi-
nutes elapsed before I again saw him ; I afterwards saw
him floating near to the boat, and I pulled him partly on
the boat; deceased clung to me till one of the steamers
came to our assistance ; the steamer in coming up came in
contact with the Amphitrite, and the concussion again
threw me off the boat ; from this time I saw nothing more
of the deceased, and I eventually was pulled into a boat
belonging to the steamer ; I should think about a quarter
of an hour elapsed from the time of the accident to the
time I was picked up ; the nearest boat which in any way
could render assistance was the steamer which came up,
but which was stationed about three quarters of a mile off
when the Amphitrite swamped." The coroner briefly
recapitulated the evidence to the jury, and expressed his
hope, that boats of so light construction, only fit for such
rivers as the Dee, would not again venture in contests on
the Mersey, for which they were totally unfit; and he also
expressed his regret, that the steamer had been stationed
so far from the shore, arid that there were no boats placed
in the course the prize boats had to row, in order to give
assistance in case of accident. The jury found the follow-
ing verdict :—" That the deceased was accidentally
drowned by the upsetting of the boat Amphitrite; and

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they wished also to record their thanks to Mi.. Mould, for
his praiseworthy efforts in endeavouring to save the life of
the deceased at the peril of his own."
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at the Police-court, on a charge of having forged a receipt
for £lOO. The charge was preferred against him by John
Jelley, painter, of Duke-street. Mr. Harden, barrister,
appeared for the prosecution, and stated that the prisoner
was brought up under circumstances of rather a peculiar
nature, inasmuch as the original occurrence out of which
the chary had arisen, took place about twelve months
since. At that time he had some building transactions
with Mr. Jelley, and disputes having arisen between them,
the whole of their accounts were teferred to two arbitra-
tors, a Mr. Hall, and a Mr. Gee, with a view to an ami-
cable settlement. In the course of the inquiry before the
arbitrators, different vouchers were produced, and among
others, the prisoner exhibited a paper, purporting to be a
receipt for £lOO, and to be subscribed by John Jelley.
The moment it was produced, Jelley said it was a forgery,
and the prisoner denied that it was. Jelley then consulted
his solicitor, and the following day he was informed that
the prisoner had withdrawn the document, and destroyed
it. It appeared ,infact, that one of thearbitrators(Hall) kept
it ; and, on Saturday last, Jelley succeeded in recovering it
from the arbitrator. Thomas Hall, a painter, proved that
the document bad been submitted, and John Jelley stated
that it was a forgery. The prisoner was allowed out on
bail. On Wednesday, the further hearing of the case
was resumed. The prisoner was defended by Mr. Ram-
shay. Mr. Rushton said he should have little difficulty in
deciding the case as it then stood. If Mr Harden had
any further evidence which be deemed of importance, he
should call upon the prisoner to enter into his own re-
cognizance to appear upon the following day ; but if there
was no further evidence, it was useless to bring Mr. Gold-
smith up again. He (Mr. R.) had no hesitation in saying
he could not believe either of the witnesses, and that cir-
cumstances bad transpired which did not justify him in
entertaining the charge on the evidence of Jelley and Hall,
uncorroborated as that evidence bad been. He further
observed that, so far as the inspection of the document
bad gone, it was not satisfactory. On Thursday the par-
ties again appeared, but no further evidence was offered.
Mr. Rushton then produced five signatures, and directed
Jelley to point out which was his own, and also the al-
leged forgery, as that was amongst them. Jelley, how-
ever, after looking over them for a short time was unable
to identify any of them as being his own handwriting, or
to say which was the forged signature. Mr. Rushton or-
dered Goldsmith to be immediately discharged, which he
was, amidst the earnest congratulations of his numerous
friends.

PAVING AND SEWERAGE COMMISSIONERS.—The
weekly meeting of this board was held on Thursday. The
following members were present:—:Messrs. J. Holmes,
(chairman,) Whitby, Fletcher, Guyton, Leyland, Ackers,
Wood, Kaye, Birkett, Hope, James Lawrence, Cooper,
and Crompton. The business transacted was of little in-
terest. An offer was made by a gentleman from Glasgow
to supply flags for the streets at the rate of 20s. per ton,
which were said to be much superior to those now in use
for that purpose. After some conversation it was agreed
that a few should be ordered for the purpose of making
an experiment, to be laid down opposite the Town-hall.
—Two propositions were submitted by Mr. Weightman,
relative to the making of new sewers—one from Peach-
street to Cambridge-street, and the other in Falkner-
street, the present sewers in that neighbourhood not being
of sufficient depth. A portion of the expense would be
borne by owners of property in that neighbourhood, the
cost to the commissioners being about £6OO, The sub-
ject was referred for consideration next week, at which
time Mr. Weightman was requested to attend. A num-
ber of applications from various parties, respecting altera-
tions in property, requiring the sanction of the board,
was also referred to the next meeting, as it was understood
that Mr. Deane (who was unavoidably absent) would then
be in a position to report. Some financial business was
then proceeded with, and the meeting shortly afterwards
adjourned.

FAI.LING OF A WAREHOUSE IN FORIIRY-STREET.—
On Wednesday morning last, a serious accident, though
fortunately unattended by any loss of life, occurred in
Formby-street, the site of the great fire in the latter part
of the fear 1842. Shortly after six o'clock in the morn-
ing, the south gable end of a fire-proof warehouse, be-
longing to Messrs, Reyner and Co., situate in Formby-
street, suddenly gave way and fell with a tremendous
crash upon two sheds in Neptune-street, belonging to Mr.
M`Knight, the roots of which were destroyed. It ap-
peared there were 10,000 bales of cotton in the warehouse
at the time of the accident, a considerable portion of which
was carried along with the wall into a sort of narrow pas-
sage which separates the buildings, by which it was com-
pletely choked up. The adjoining warehouse, which also
contains cotton, is in considerable danger, cracks being
vis:ble in the wall. Efforts were, however, made to re-
move some of the contents to prevent further danger.
The warehouse is said to base been built on the most
approved principle, being perfectly fire-proof, the sup-
pelts, &c., being of iron. Various rumours are afloat as
to the cause of the accident, but as an inquiry and exami-
nation will, no doubt, take place, it would be premature
to indulge in any speculations. Had the accident occurred
only a few minutes later, the probability is that from
thirty to forty livea would have been sacrificed, as the
men were waiting to enter the building by the door in
Formby street, for the purpose of taking in cotton from
a vessel lying in the Prince's Dock, but, owing to the
warehouse-keeper being a few minutes later than usual
with the keys, they were providentially prevented from
doing so.
FASHIONABLE ARRIVALS AND DEPARTURES.—Du-
ring the week there have been a number of fashionable
arrivals and departures. On Monday, his Excellency
Aali Effendi, the Turkish ambassador, and suite, accom-
panied by Mr. Zolirab, the Turkish consul-general,
arrived at the Adelphi Hotel; and in the course of the
day he visited the docks, custom-house, and several other
public buildings. His Excellency left here on Tuesday
morning for Manchester. On Wednesday, his Grace the
Duke of Devonshire passed through the town en route
to his estates in Ireland. His Grace during his stay re-
mained at the Adelphi, and stopped a considerable time
to view the New Court-houses and St. George's-hall. The
Mayor waited on his Grace, and invited him to dine at the
Town-ball, an invitation which, unfortunately, it was im-
possible for the Duke to accept, as he had made all his
arrangements for leaving Liverpool by the seven p.m.
boat. We understand that his Grace, who is in the en-
joyment of excellent health, will, on reaching Dublin,
proceed immediately to Lismore Castle, in the county of
Waterford, one of the most picturesque of the ancient
fortresses of Ireland, romantically situated on the river
Blackwater. Here his Grace will be in the midst of his
extensive estates, which extend over a considerable por-
tion of the province of Munster, and embrace the towns
of Youghal, Bandon, Tallow, Dungarvan, &c. It is
said that the immediate object of his Grace's visit to Ire-
land on the present occasion is to make a considerable
reduction in his rents. On Thursday even ng, his Excel-
lency the new Lord-Lieutenant of Ireland arrived in
Liverpool by the half-past six o'clock mail train. After
stopping a short time at the Mersey Hotel, he embarked
on board her Majesty's steam-ship Merlin, and proceeded
to Dublin. His lordship was loudly cheered by a large
concourse of people collected at the George's Pier to
witness the embarkation. Commander Bevis conducted
his lordship on board.
WARRINGTON BOARD OF GUARDIANS.—The usual
weekly meeting of this board was held at the workhouse,

on Wednesday'last. From the returns, it appeared that
the number of cases in which relief had been afforded
during the previous week, throughout the union, was 927,
of which 455 were in Warrington, and 472 in the rural
districts. In Warrington the amount expended was £42
13s. 10d., of which £26. 13s. 7d. was in money, and £l6
3d. in kind. In the corresponding week last year the
number of cases in Warrington was 485, and the amount
expended £46. 12s. Ild. ; in the rural districts, the
amount of expense was £5O. 3s. 9d., of this sum £44. 9s.
9d. was in money, and £5. 14s. in kind : total expense
£92. 17s. 7d. The number of paupers in the Warrington
Workhouse was 81, and in the one at Newton 60; total
in both 141. Balance due from the union £25. 6s. 10d.
The subject of the house-surgeo❑ of the dispensary being
appointed medical officer for this district of the union. in
the place of Mr. Okell, was again introduced by Mr.
West ; he said, that as he found the medical men of the
town generally were opposed to the plan, he should with-
draw it, at the same time he wished to state that it was
only in accordance with what he considered to be his duty
that he originally brought it forward, and not from any
wish merely to remove the present officer. A long con-
versation ensued on the subject, in the course of which it
was suggested that a vote of confidence in Mr. Okell
should be passed by the board ; it was, however, con-
sidered quite unnecessary, and the further discussion of
the subject was dropped. A letter on the subject of the
county rate was also read by the clerk from the guardians
of the West Derby union. On the motion of Mr. Broad-
hurst,
seconded by Mr. Rylands, it was directed that the
clerk should acknowledge the receipt of the letter, and
state that the guardians would be glad to co-operate with
them in any measures they might consider it expedient to
adopt on the subject. Nothing further of importance was
transacted.

WIFE-HUNTING EXTRAORDINARY.—The Wakefield
Journal discloses a laughable courtship, through corre-
spondence, between two pat ties unknown to each other, in
which a wife-hunter, who it appears resides in Liverpool,
was for a considerable time humoured " to the top of his
bent," and finally left to brood over his folly, the whole
of the letters addressed to him by " the fair one," and
couched in the most appropriate, and, towards the close,
affectionate language, being fictitious. It appears that
some weeks ago an advertisement was inserted in the
Manchester Guardian, to the effect that the advertiser
was in want of a wife, and requesting all communications
to he addressed to the office of that paper. A gentleman
of Wakefield, who saw the announcement, fancied that it
emanated from some fortune-hunter, and wrote to the
specified address, pretending to be a lady of property, who
had never been able to meet with one of the ruder sex on
whom she could fix her affections. She said that " the
man who would be able to tune her heart to love must be
able to discourse eloquently on literature, science, &c."
The bait took, and a tew posts brought a letter, bearing
the Liverpool post-mark, and addressed " Miss Sophia
8., Post-office, Wakefield," in which the writer, after
quoting the above extract, says—" In this respect I am
happy to say our tastes assimilate, for truly the atmo-
sphere of literature and research is that I always wish to
breathe. Yes, fair lady, with one of such congeniality of
sentiment I could, indeed, be happy—especially if her na-
tural temperament were somewhat like my own ; for I
must confess that the desire of possessing one on whom to
lavish all the warmest affections of ray heart has ever
reigned paramount with me. I, like yourself. have never
yet loved—and probably from the very same reason, viz.—
that I have not been so fortunate as to meet with one
whose
heart beats in unison with my own, or one whose
mind soars above the light and superficial accomplishments
which are, alas f generally considered the only necessary
of a lady's education." He then went on to describe his
personal appearance, which, it appears, was not exagge-
rated, being really good. Other letters followed between
the parties. At first he wrote under an assumed name
but afterwards gave his real name and address. The let-,
ters breathed the most anxious hopes for the time when
they should have an interview. Hints were given as to
pecuniary affairs, but not prominently. Sophia B. (the
supposed lady's assumed name) wished some time for a
meeting in presence of her sister Matilda, but afterwards
at his solicitation withdrew this proviso. She wrote that
her guardian was strict, and appointed to meet him when
going to afternoon prayers at the parish church in Wake-
field, on the 25th instant. Each exchanged descriptions
of the dress they would wear. He wrote that he usually
wore sables, but on this occasion would wear a light co-
loured vest, and a rose or a book in his hand, He punc-
tually kept his appointment, and about twenty minutes to
three wended his way to the churchyard from his inn, ob-
served by a number of persons in the secret from the
windows of the hotels and shops commanding a view of
the cemetery, after walking about in which for twenty
minutes he left, looking somewhat disconsolate, and has-
tened to the post-office, (as appointed should anything
prevent the lady from attending,) when a note awaited
him from Sophia, to the effect that she was detained by
a party visiting at her guardian's, but would join him as
early as possible, or if not send another letter by five
o'clock. He accordingly returned to the churchyard,
where be remained 15 minutes, and, again disappointed,
went to his inn. At five o'clock another letter was at the
post-office for him, to the effect that the fair writer's
guardian had discovered all, but that come what would
she would meet him at the appointed place at nine o'clock
next morning (Friday), and describing how wretched she
was. It was expected he would find out the trick before
the hour appointed, but he did uot, and again went to his
post at the time stated. He paraded about for some
time, much to the amusement of many who were in the
secret, and, then apparently much disappointed, walked
away, followed by a crowd who seemed to enjoy the
hoax. The Wakefield paper says—" We would advise
him never again to render himself liable to an exposure
by such silly conduct as advertising for a wife. He is
evidently a man of good education, and surely ought to
have known better;" and thus concludes—" No doubt,
as long as he lives he will remember Miss Sophia B. and
his Wakefield excursion,—and could he have been intro-
duced to his " lady love," he would have found her a
good• natured and good-humoured lady, fond of a joke,
but fonder of integrity of purpose, and a proper manly
feeling and bearing. The editor of the same paper omits
out of kindness, and from thinking him sufficiently pu-
nished, both his name and address, as well as any allusion
to his private affairs.

RAILWAY INTELLIGEACE.

A company has been formed in Jamaica, with a
of £15,000, in 300 shares of £5O each, for the purpose of
carrying a railway from Kingston to Spanish Town.
NEW LINE OF RAILWAY.—Mr. Stephenson is now
busily engaged surveying the line of an intended railway
between WThitehaven and Milnthorpe, to join the Lan-
caster and Carlisle railway via" Ulverstone.
Another arrival of some importance is that of the
Russian frigate Aurora, at Gravesend. She has dis-
charged £600,000 in gold, a large portion of which is for
the purchase of iron rails for railroads in Russia.
According to a statement made by Mr. Bright, in the
House of Commons, the other evening, the London and
Birmingham Company alone employ from 1500 to 2000
persons, at salaries from £7O to £lOOO each, and pay
about £200,000 a year to their servants and tradesmen.
NORTH UNION RAILWAY.—At the half-yearly meet-
ing of the North Union Railway Company, to be held on
Thursday next, a dividend of £2 12.:. 6d. per cent., for
the half year, will be proposed on the North Union por-
tion of the stock ; and £1 Gs. 3d. per cent., on the Bolton
portion.
CHESTER AND HOLYHEAD RAILWAY.—We have
reason to believe that, at the interview on Saturday be-
tween her Majesty's government and a deputation from
tuis company, final arrangements were made for the for-
mation of the Holyhead liatbour, and that this day the
deputation will again attend the Lords of the Treasury,
under every expectation of a liberal annual allowance
from the government.—Railway Times of Saturday.
RAILWAY ACCIDENT.—On Monday last, as the Derby
and Birmingham railway train, which leaves Derby at
two o'clock, and actives in Birmink ham at four o'clock,
was proceeding within about two miles of Birmingham,
the truck next to the engine took fire, and all the goods
with which it was loaded, consisting of lace and gloves.
were totally destroyed. The second truck took fire, and
was, with difficulty, saved. The third truck, containing
the passengers' luggage, was on fire; but it was extin-
guished without injuring the luggage. No injury was
suffered by any of the passengers.
THE RAILWAY BILL.—Mr. Entwisle, the member for
this division of the county, has, we understand, by his
ability and indefatigable exertions, mainly contributed in
bringing to a satisfactory conclusion the negotiations
between the government and the railway interest, and the
result is a railway bill in which the public interest and the
rights of private property are alike respected. We have
no doubt Mr. Entwisle's valuable service on this occa-
sion will be generally appreciated by all parties in Lanca-
shire, where so vast an amount of railway property is held.
We are also informed, that Mr. Entwisle has, by his per-
severance, induced government to consent to the remis-
sion of the tax on penny fare passengers, which will be a
great boon to the bumbler classes, as it will enable the
railway companies to afford them more comfortable accom-
modation.
Low FARES oar RAILWAYS.—In his examination be-
fore the select committee, Mr. George Hudson spoke very
strongly on the vexed question of high and low fares.
Being asked by Mr. Gladstone if he denied the proposi-
tion that to reduce the fares of the whole kingdom 50 per
cent. would double the traffic, Mr. Hudson said he de-
nied it " most distinctly ;" adding, "It is preposterous.
I do not think it (the reduction) would increase the traffic
20 per cent." When Lord Granville Somerset inquired,
" Suppose you reduced the first-class fares 50 per cent.,
what difference would that be on the amount of traffic."
Mr. Hudson replied, " I think very little indeed. There
may be pleasure lines I can conceive, but these are small
lines, where the traffic might be very much increased;
but with lines of business, like the York aed North Mid-
land, I do not believe you could increase the traffic 10
Per cent. by such a reduction."—Railway Record.
SOUTH-EASTERN RAILWAY.—A special general meet-
ing of this company was held, on Thursday, for the
purpose of adopting means to raise money for the con-
struction of the branch railway to Canterbury, Ramsgate,
and Margate and the works at Folkestone harbour.
Mr. Richards took the chair, and said that he was happy
to state, that, within the last few days, they had made
arrangements with the Belgian government to facilitate
the communication, and the French government had
lately passed a law, by which the railway to Calais would
speedily be formed, as well as that from Amiens to
Bouloene. He also announced the intention of the
South-eastern Company to carry a branch to the town of
Maidstone, and from Tunbridge to Tunbridge-wells.
The total capital that had been raised by the company
had been £3,742,606, a balance remaining in the hands
of the company of £63,000. It was the full intention of
the company to take up the question of extending the
line into the northern districts of Kent. They would
not submit to have that traffic taken from them, which
they considered legitimately belonged to them. With
regard to the Hastings line, he had to state that it was
their intention again to apply to parliament in the next
sessions. Resolutions were carried unanimously, em-
powering the directors to raise £200,000. The chairman
said this money they expected to raise at 4 per cent.
PICKFORD V. THE GRAND JUNCTION RAILWAY.—
This case was again before the Court of Chancery on
Wednesday last. The Lord Chancellor said, that it ap-
peared to him, after reading the judgment of the Court of
Exchequer, that the judges had decided that the railway
company were entitled to some small additional charge
for the extra risk of conveying a number of parcels in one
hamper, as they would be liable to have an action of tro-
ver brought against them for each parcel. Now, it would
be extremely difficult for him (the Lord Chancellor) to
strike a balance, and say what would be a reasonable al-
lowance for such extra risk, the more so, as he was not
clothed, as the Court of Exchequer had been, with the
power of a jury. It would, however, be very desirable
for all parties that the sum should be a fixed and certain
one. Mr. Stuart hoped his lordship would decide the
case upon its merits, and not dispose of it in the way the
Vice-Chancellor bad. The law upon the subject had
been defined by the Court of Exchequer. If, however,
his lordship should have any doubts respecting the points
of the small parcels, or the allowance to Messrs. Chaplin
and Horne, he trusted that he would allow them to be de-
cided by a jury. The Lord Chancellor said that he should
certainly not dispose of the case upon the ground of delay,
Before, however, deciding the case, he should like to have
a etate of facts handed to him, agreed upon and signed by
both parties.

LIVERPOOL AND MANCHESTER RAILWAY. -- 011
Wednesday, a special meeting of this company was held
in the Cotton Saks-room, in this town, to declare a
dividend out of the profits, and to create new shares of
such value and amount as might be determined upon, &c.
The chair was taken by Charles Lawrence, Esq. Mr.
Booth read the report, from which it appeared that on
the Leeds Junction Line (opened on the 4th of May) the
traffic between Liverpool and the Yorkshire districts
would be considerably increased. There was little in-
crease in the passenger department, and the fares were
lower than on the principal railways. The directors were
preparing for the conveyance of third-class passengers,
and had arranged with the Bolton and Leigh Company,
whose line (ten miles in length, including the extension
from Leigh to Kenyon Junction) connects the Liverpool
and Manchester line with Bolton. The share capital in
this was £82,000, in 120 £lOO shares, with a bond debt
of £76,000, including the Kenyon Extensi,nn. The Bol-
ton and Leigh Company had proposed to the Liverpool
and Manchester Company to unite their interests, on the
principle of three Bolton and Leigh shares being deemed
equivalent to one Liverpool and Manchester. The direc-
tors considered this a fair proposition, and recommended
its acceptance. The report complained of the unabated
burthen of parochial assessments, which they had hoped
some relief from in the new Railway Regulation Bill now
before parliament, but were disappointed. The total ex-
penditure on their own line, and works, in excess of
share capital, including the operations on the Leeds
Junction, &c., was £454,055, which had been provided
by loans, and it was expedient to make provision for this

Idebt. The directors, therefore, proposed the creation of
£4O shares—the new shares to be appropriated to the
present proprietors, in the proportion of one new £4O
share respectively to every £lOO share, to every two £5O
shares, and to every four £25 shares. From the accounts
it appeared that the nett proceeds for the half-year were
£60,320 3s. 9d., to which must be added the surplus re-
maining after the dividend in February last, £2,938 14s.
4d. ; making a disposable sum of £63,258 18s Id. The
directors recommended a dividend of £5 per share on
12,090 shares, being £60,450; and which will leave a
balance of £2,808 18s. Id. to be carried to the credit of
the next half-year's account.—The Chairman said it was
satisfactory to find that their receipts were rising. The
parochial rates of the past half-year were £4,545, being
an increase of £l,OOO over the corresponding period last
year. Those rates would therefore be little short of
£lO,OOO upon the year. The government railway bill
had been so much modified, that it was not probable
anything would be gained by opposing it. It would soon
affect their line, and oblige them to carry passengers at a
penny a mile. It was right to say, however, that the di-
rectors had previously made arrangements to carry third-
class passengers, though not at so low a rate as that
stated.—Mr. Clay then read a resolution in conformity
with the recommendation in the report relative to the
arrangements with the Bolton and Leigh Companies, for
the consideration of the interests of the two companies.
This was moved by the chairman, seconded by Mr. N.
Robinson, and carried unanimously.—Mr. Clay nest read
a resolution, to the effect that 12,090 shares, of £4O each,
be created, to be appropriated to the present proprietors,
in the proportion of one new £4O share to every £lO4l
share, to every two £5O shares, and to every four £25.
shares. After some explanations from the
dChairman,t
Mr. Arnaud moved, and Mr. Crossfield seconded
resolution, and it was unanimously carried.—The meet,
ing then dispersed.

DEPRAVITY OF A YOUNG MAN.—On Tuesday last,
a young man. named Arkwright, was brought up at the
Borough-court, Manchester, on a charge of attempted
suicide. It appeared the prisoner had been paying his
addresses to a girl, (then in court with her mother,) and
having gained her affections, arrangements were made for
the marriage, when it was discovered that he was a mar-
ried man. He still, however, paid court to her, and on
Monday, meeting her, asked her to go with him to a pub-
lic house, which she refused—upon which he took from
her her basket containing some money. This, however,
was recovered, and he then said he would drown himself.
He rushed down Dawson-street, the girl, in alarm, fol-
lowing, and when near the bridge threw himself into the
canal. A. youth, named Henson, saw the act and rescued
him ; he then assailed a person named Acton, against
whom he had a grudge connected with love affairs, and
attempted to throw him over the bridge into the maul.
A police-officer then took him into custody. The girl
seemed so distressed that no questions were put to ber.
Her mother, however, made some statements against him,
and hoped he would be punished in an exemplary Tanner.
Mr. Townend said he could not inflict any, punishment
on him, and hoped his rescue would be a lesson to him.
The prisoner promised not again to attempt self-destruc-
tion, and was discharged.

For DUBLIN, BELFAST, BANGOR, BEAUMARIS,
and CARNARVON.
THE CITY OF DUBLIN STEAM.
PACKET COMPANY,
F/11/1101 I". Incorporated by Act of Parliament.
The above Company sailtheir Vessels, (with or without
Pilots,) taking Goods and Passengers,
For DUBLIN,
The Company's new and splendid Vessels, QUEEN
VICTORIA, PRINCE, PRINCESS, and IRON
DUKE, of 600 tons burthenand 260 horses power, (with
Cabin Passengers only,) sail EVERY EVENING, at Seven
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Mail.
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Clarence Dock to DUBLIN QUAY :
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WEDNESDAY, ~ 31, 10 ~ P•M•
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FRIDAY, 0,2, 12 „ NOON.
SATURDAY, I, 3, 1 „ P.M.
MONDAY, „ 5. 2 „ P.M.

For BELFAST,
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Returning from BELFAST to LIVERPOOL every
SATURDAY.

For BANGOR, BEAtiiriris,
The ERIN-GROkBRAGII,
and CARNARVON,
W. IL. WARREN,
...ynspAy, and SA-
Leaves Liverpool every T -URRDAY Commander,
TIIRDAY, at Eleven o'clock in the
returns from
to Carnarvon when the tide permitZtlig, proceeding
the MENAI BRIDGE on MoNnAlr, win:,
s Mail Paeelf:ert
FRIDAY. at Nine o'clock in the Morning, inw%3DAN, and
Railway Trains, and for the Company' thefor
Kingstown.
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24, Water-street,
JOHN K. ROU.NTHWAITE, Agent.

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9. The Luck of Barry Lyndon ; a Romance of the Last
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