The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1844-05-07 00:00:00

THE DOCK BILL.

The Liverpool Dock Bill, as it passed the Committee
of the House of Commons, was then taken into conside-
ration ; and the following amendment, moved by Mr.
Gladstone, was adopted by a majority of 20 to 16 :—" That
in case of the refusal of any vessel to move. (for no other
cause than the repairing or cleansing of the docks,) which
shall be in the course of receiving or discharging cargo,
the expense of such removal shall be borne by the trus-
tees, but that no vessel in such case shall claim more than
40s against the trustees."

The bill was then approved, subject to this amendment ;
the Coroner's accounts were referred to the Financial
Committee for payment; and the Council adjourned at
twenty minutes after four o'clock, to Wednesday next.

LOCAL NEWS.

The British and North American royal mail steam ship
Britannia, Captain Hewitt, sailed for Halifax and Boston
on Saturday last.

The foundation stone of a new Roman Catholic chapel
was laid wiLti the customary ceremonies on Wednesday,
in Edmund-street. It is to be called " St. Mary's."
At the late Kirkdale Sessions, Edward Sidebottom,
Esq., Aqueduct, Staleybridge, qualified as a magistrate
for this county.

Mr. Gilmour, whose name is well known in Liverpool,
was to have been tried last week, at Edinburgh, on a
charge of forg-ry ; but, at his own request, the trial has
been postponed.
CHRIST CHURCH SCHOOLS.—On Sunday, £212 7s. 8411.
were collected at Christ Church, Salford, for the Sunday
and Day Schools, after two sermons by the Rev. H.
Stowell.

FATAL ACCIDENT ON THE CANAL.—On Tuesday last,
James Hughe: was severely crushed by falling between a
flat and the wall of the canal. A police-officer went for a
surgeon immediately after the accident, but when he re-
turned, the deceased was dead, Verdict accordin4ly.
SUDDEN DEATHS.—On Tuesday last, Henry Valentine,
a young child, died in its mothers arms in Wavertree-lane.
On the same day also, Daniel Andrews, a child six weeks
old, died in bed by its mothers side. Verdict's in accor-
dance with the evidence in both cases.
THE ST. HELEN'S RIOTS—At the Kirkdale Sessions,
on Tuesday, Peter Dagnall, who assaulted and wounded
Mr. Joseph Storey, in the market place on the day of the
colliery riots, at St. Helen's was found guilty, and sen-
tenced to six months' imprisonment.

DOCK COMMITTEE.—At the meeting, the only public
business trinsacted, beyond the mere routine proceedings,
was the reading of a letter from the Liverpool and Man-
chester Railway company, as to the putting down of a
rai!way on the east side of the King's Dock, which was
referred to the Harbour-master's Committee.
CITY OF DUBLIN STEAM-PACKET COMPANY.—The
halt-yearly meeting of this company was held at the corn-
pal,y's office on Wednesday last, and the usual dividend
of 3 per cent. declared out of the profits of the half-year.
The report appeared to give much satisfaction, and the
change of the hours of departure of the admiralty packets
was expected to be favourable to the company.
THE NORTHERN CIRCUIT IN 1800 AND 1814.—Ac-
cording to the Law List for 1800, there were sixty-three
barristers on the northern circuit, including five silk-
gownsmen, viz., Messrs. Law and Park, and Sergeants
Cockell, Clayton, and Heywood. The Law List for 1844
names two hundred and twenty-one barristers on the
sane circuit, including thirteen silk-gownsmen, viz-,
Messrs. Armstrong, Baines, Dundas, Knowles, Lewin,
Mart.", Roebuck, Starkie, and Wortley, and Sergeants
Atcherley, Murphy, Thompson, and Wrangbam.

DINNER TO CELEBRATE THE OPENING OF THE BIR-
KENHEAD WATER WORKS.—Yesterday evening week,
the Birkenhead Gas and Water Company entertained the
men in their employ, along with their families, and seve-
ral officials and gentlemen of the township, with a sump-
tuous dinner, in the open air, on the grounds attached to
the Gas Works. The dinner, which was of the most
recherchi description, was provided by Mr. Gleave, of
the Adelphi Hotel, Woodside, and gave general satisfac-
tion.

MR. A. ESKELL, SURGEON DENTIST.-It will be per-
cei‘ed from an advertisement in another column, that this
gentleman, one of the wea-known firm of Messrs. Eskell
and Sons, of Sheffield and Manchester, has taken up his
permanent residence amongst us, and we doubt nut his
name being almost a sufficient guarrantee for respecta-
bility and professional skill he will obtain an extensive
practice. Those who require the beneficial and beauti-
fying aid of the Dentists' art, cannot do better than con-
sult those whose long experience entitles them to the
patronage of the public,

PANORAMA OF CHINA.—We have been exceedingly
gratified by a visit to this exhibition at the Liver Theatre,
and, in referring our readers to the advertisement in ano-
ther column, we have no hesitation in saying that all who
visit it will feel the gratification that we have done. The
scenes which compose the most popular parts of China,
more particularly those connected with the late war, are
splendidly painted, and, partaking of those rich and mel-
low tints for which the Eastern views are so remarkably
adapted, have an exceedingly admirable and lively appear-
ance. The whole panorama occupies 4,000 feet of can-
vass, contains upwards of 5,000 figures (some of them
large and effective), and is, we learn, the work of a
townsman, on whom it reflects the greatest credit.

FRACTURING A POLICE-OFFICER'S ARM.—On Tues-
day last, George Jarrett, John Godfrey, and Thcmas
Jones, remanded from Thursday, were brought up on the
charge of breaking the arm of police-officer Davies, No.
43. It appeared that on Wednesday the prisoners, with
a number of prostitutes, were driving about Dale-street,
Tithebarn-street, and Oldhall-street, in a shandry, at a
furious rate, and that they wete stopped by Inspector
Abram. Davies, and other officers, who determined upon
taking the whole party to Bridewell, in consequence of
their disorderly conduct. Davies took hold of the reins
of the horse to lead it, when one of the prisoners lashed
:he animal so brutally that he plunged, at the same time
knocking down the officer, and the wheel passed over his
arm, which was severely fractured. He ako received a
coutusion on the head, and the other officers bad a very
narrow escape. The prisoners were sent for trial.

NEW PATENTS.—Amongs the p 'en,s recently om
tained are ihe Ai lowing :—Mr. Ecma.alv. the
firm of Messrs. finry,(2•,tis, and Kcanedv. d,f t'iis tow",
engineer, and rhinnts Vern,m, also of this town, troll
ship-builder, for cenain improvements in t',e building o:
construction of iron and other vessel-, hr n.tvigation
on
water. Mr. George Morton, of Dah---street, Liverpool,
for a design of a new conztruk,tiora for bo.hes of vehicles.
Sealed 4th April.
A Foecen ORDER.—On Saturday a fellow, named
William M`Cartnev, was brought before Mr. Itush,on on
a charge of having forged an order. in the name of Jame
M'Kenna, auctioneer, Tithebarn-street, for 7?,, yards of
moleskin, 3 yards of calico. and some thread Ile took
the order to Mr. Robert Mnrrav, draper, of 7, paradise.
street, from whom he received the ar isles, the value of
which was 10s. sd. ; but, in a few days after, it tur ed out
that M'Kenna. who had been in the habit occasionally of
dealing with Murray, had never signed the order, nor R,llt
the prisoner on any such errand. He was committed for

" SWING" IN LIVERPOOL—Mr. Maekrell and Mr.
James Ainsworth, joiners and builders, at Boole, have
received letters bearing the signa ure of this formidable
gentleman, announcing his intention to set fire to their
premises unless they discharge some wirkmen in their
employ, whom he calls " black sheen." They have, how.
ever, shown ro disposition to c imply with the request ;
on the contrary, they have offered a large reward for in-
formation which may end, perhaps, in the detection of
the writer. Mr. Mackrell, on a former occasion, by
his energy and resolution, broke up a very formidable
Conspiracy.
HEARTLESS ROBBERY BY A DAUGHTER.—A poor old
woman from Drogheda, appeared at the police-court, on
Friday. to charge her daughter, M try Ann Garritty, and
a man named Peter Kelly, with having robbed her of £22
10s., all the money she had in the world. She stated that
this money was the accumulation of her savings for many
years; and that on Wednesday last her daughter took it
all, and afterwards decamped with the man Kelly to Liver-
pool, where she found them on Friday row ning. A sum
of £6 14s. was found upon them. Mr. Rushton said he
had no power to deal with the prisoners ; but he directed
the commissioner of police to afford the old woman every
assistance in conveying them to Ireland.
BURGLARY.—Some thieves obtained acre=s to the
house of Mr. John M'eutcheon, mariner, 96, Woolfe-
street, on Thursday night last, and stole some gray calico,
lead piping, and other articles. They obtained access
through the cellar hole. Police-officer Jackson (289) saw
three thieves early on the Friday morning carrying some-
thing, and with the assistance of Dodd (321) succeeded in
apprehending Robert Quick and Robert Leyland. who
had some of the articles stolen from Mr. M •Cincheon's
house in their possession. Robert Webster, the third
party, was not taken till Monday morning. )n his road
to bridewell he told Inspector Towersrm that lie supposed
it would be a seven years' job for him. The three prison-
ers were committed to take their trial at the next assiz,s.
RAPID TRANSIT AND Low CHARGE.—We observe,
by the advertisement of Mr. Braithwaite Pooh.. the agen'
for the merchandise department of the Grand Junction
Railway, that the maximum rate of charge for the carriage
of goods beween this town and the metropolis is now re-
duced to 4s per cwt. When we consider that the time
now occupied in transit is only a few boors, we must view
this low rate of charge as a great b on to the public, and
as a striking contrast to the rates charged a few years ago,
by canal, of Sc. and 10s. per cwt., when the time occupied
in transmission was be'ween a fortnight and three we,ks.

What a convincinz urn of is this of the rapid progress and
advantages of railway communication to tr-d, and com-
merce! No doubt it is found mutually beneficial to all
parties.

CUSTOMS FRAUDS IN LIVERPOOL.—THE QUEEN V.
WILLIAMS AND BROCKLEH URST. —ID the Court of

Queen's Bench, on Thursday, the deendan.s in this case,
who w. re Liverpool merchants. and had been convicted
at the List Liv.-rpool Assizes of a conspiracy to defraud
the revenue ot rmrtain customs' duties, by taking certain
quantities of coffee out of bond wilhout payin% the duty,
were brought on for judement. The sentence of the
Court was, that Thomas Williams should be imprisoned
in her Majesty's gaol at Ki.kdale, Lancashire, fir six
calendar months, and that Brocklehurst should be im-
prisoned in the same gaol for tw lye calendar months, and
that in the mean time they should be committed to the
custody of the keepers of the Queen's Prison.

AWFULLY SUDDEN DEATH OF A LADY AT WALLA-
SEY.—An Inquest was held yesterday week, before H.
Churton, Esq , Coroner, on the body of Mrs. Briggs. It
appeared in evidence that the deceased lady was in health
and spirits on Tuesday morning at half past six o'clock,
when her husband left her to go into his garden. On his
return, in about an hour, he found her Icing on the
floor in an insensible and dying state. Dr. Dunlevy was
immediately sent for and used every exertion, but in vain
—the vital spark had fled. On a post-mortem exatninati-
on being instituted, it was discovered that a vessel in the
brain had been rup.ured, thereby producing a .oplexv.
The Jury returned a verdict in accordance with the evi-
dence. The deceased was a young lady only very recent.
ly married. _

ALLEGED ILL-USAGE BY THE POLlCE.—Among.the
business at the police-court, on Friday,. was a complaint
by a person named Alexander Bryce, againg constables
No. 511, and No. 438. Bryce was stopped by the officers
a few minutes before twelve o'clock on Thursday nig)t,
with a pick in his hand, in Chris'ian-street. and being in
liquor was conveyed to the Rose-hill Bridewell. In going
down the steps, he fell, as he alleged, from a shove given
him by police-officer No. 514, whereby he was consider-
ably hurt upon the head and one of his legs. He was soon
afterwards discharged from the hridewell, it being ascer-
tained that he had been sent to fetch the pick by his mas-
ter, Mr. Mills, of London-road, from Mr. Higson, a pub-
lican, Scotland-place. It appeared from the testimony
of the bridewell-keeper, that Bryce fell without being at
all touched by either of the officers, on which Mr. Rush-
ton said he was very sorry that Bryce had sustained so
much injury, b,it at the same time he was not prepared
to impute any blame to the officers, for they had done
their duty correctly. The complaint was therefore dis-
missed.

Stile LAUNCH.—On Saturday last Messrs. Joseph
Steel and Son launched, from their building-yard, Baffin-
street, a splendid new vessel, of the following dimensions:
namely, length from stein to stern, 120 feet ; breadth of
beam 29 feet ; depth of hold, 20 feet ; and 520 tons bur-
den as per register. She is built of the best English and
African oak, copper-fastened, and is a first class twelve
years' ship For symmetry of m0c1.4. excellence of work-
manship, adaption to carry, and sail n 4 qualifications she
is not to be surpassed. Precisely at twelve o'cloc& the
order " Down daggers," was given, when the ship glided
into her destined elcment, amidst the joyous cheers of an
immense mult,tude of delighted spectators, without the
slightest accident having occurred. She received the
narn- of Chat lotte, that being the name of the lady of J.
Higginson, Esq., of the firm of Messrs. Barton, Irlarn,
and Higginson. She is intended for the East India trade,
and will be commanded by Mr. Cork hill. The Mersey,
Birkenhead steamer, was in attendance with the owners
and a party of friends, who, having seen the Charlotte
safely into dock, proceeded to Runcorn, where they
spent the day to the satisfaction of all who were present
on the interesting occasion.
THg GOVERNOR OF THE WORKHOUSE REPROVED.—
On Wednesday last, Richard Edwards, a pauper, was
charged before Mr. Rushton, by officer Galloway, of the
Wot khouse, with refusing to work. The prisoner said he
wished to see the Workhouse Committee, and had an
order signed by Mr. Gray, the overseer, for that purpose.
He had shown the order to the governor of the Work-
house, who refuse I to permit him to see the committee,
and he therefore refused to work until he had been brought
before the magistrates. It having been proved, by Mr.
Gray and Mr. Heathc,te, that the prisoner's statement
was correct, the governor, who had been sent for, said he
was aware the prisoner had an order, but he (the governor)
had exercised a discretion in the matter, having heard the
committee were averse to entertai •ing such applications.
Mr. Rushton said he and the magistrates were most
anxious to support the authority of the governor, but on
this occasion they considered the governor had neglected
his duty, in not allowing the prisoner to see the commit-
tee, he having an order from the overseer, and that he
had no right to exercise any discretion on the subject. To
the prisoner Mr. Rushton said—You are discharged ; let
there be no mistake about that.

THE NORTHERN CIRCUIT.—Mr. Justice Coltman. and
Mr. Baron Rolfe, on the return from their Northern Cir-
cuit, which commenced on the 17th of February, and did
not terminate until the 13th ult., immediately informed
the Secretary for the Home Department that it was im-
possible for any human exertions to do justice to her
Majesty's subjects on such an extensive circuit : and that,

although they had sat early and rose up late, they had been
obliged to leave causes untried at Durham, at York, and

at Liverpool. To remedy this great evil, we understand
that the government propose to have recourse to the in-
judicious expedient of adding the county of York to the
Midland Circuit—a measure manifestly unjust. The bar
of the Northern Circuit have a claim in the nature of a
vested interest in the district through which their labours
have extended, and the fairest way to them, and the most
satisfactory to the public, would be (as the barristers, silk
and stuff, are sufficiently numerous) to make a division of
the present circuit between them into two circuits.
There would then be an average of 150 causes on each cir-
cuit, which to the bars thus formed on the new circuits
would briog a profit nearly equal in amount to that which
each barrister in business now receives; and iu general
each of the circuits would have a greater number of causes
than falls to the lot of any other circuit.
SELECT VESTRY PPROCEEDINGS.—On Friday the usual
fortnightly meeting of the Select Vestry was held at the
Parish-offices, Fenwick-street, the Rev. Rector Campbell
in the chair. All the members were present, with the ex
ception of the Rev. Rector Brooks, Mr. Deakin Mr. W.
Henderson, and Mr. Ferguson. The minutes and pro-
ceedings of the last meeting, and of all the committees
Thesed. at
At thethe expensesametime of 2s.
were read and confirmed. From the Workhouse report, it
appears that there were fur the week ending 20th April,
1,173. l
perpaupers, icno
st
th huo6u
14s.
last
year there were 1837 Paupers in the house ; and they at an
expense of Is. 6d. per head higher, and the weekly outlay
£37 more than last year. There were 3515 cases of out-
door poor for the week ending 27th April,
at the cost of
£390 13s. Bd. At the same time last year there were
3460 cases, which cost £386. Ils. 2d. Mr. H. H. Rad-
cliffe son of the Town-clerk, Ras elected by a majority of
fifteen to seven to the situation of House-surgeon to the
Workhouse, in the room of Mr. Nightingall, resigned, at
a salary of 1:150 per anum, With apartments in the house.
There were six candidates for the situation. A retiring
pension of £5O per anum was voted to Mr. Nightingall,
subjected to the sanction of the Poor-law Commissioners.
for his arduous services since 1823. Mr. John Blackburn,
of Castle-street, was unanimonay
elected a member of the
Select Vestry, in the room of Mr. Green, appointed Over-
seer : and Mr. John Briscoe of 01(4,811-street, was also
elected a member of the Select Vestry, iu the room of Mr.
Henderson, appointed Overseer.

it. A t/DOCK, OF' IMF STER.— e has bet.rt
ofd-ased to 1..1f ter the dignity of Knigh,i•o o' t Un ted
Klogd me on Mr Maddock, of the B-ril-t.a' C‘vd Serv.ce,
Adeit ,on t f th,. late Rev. Thomas M.,,hiock, a highly
respet-ted Pr-he, dart, of our ratio drat, and Rt,ctir of
the Holy T.ini•y in this ei'y. Her Nlaj .sty has cal.fcrred
this honnarthe dist netion tin Mr. id nadock i t conside-
ration of hi, 1 ow aid faithful s'rvic s as a in her
Indian Empire; and more partirul-irly on v.,!c-.onrit of his
well-conducted fu!filtnent of a di, 1 ,vatic min i n to
China, entnst-d to his charge by the Inman Gorernrwat
during the late war. We are bight.; g-r,t.fied to see a
native of our 'orient city thus notic and hone the dis-
tinction may le4il to further lionoitis. whi,h, from all we
can learn, ar. so richly de-' rved y the present Sir Thos.
Heriierr Wald irk. Sir Thomas went out to India in
1814, and ha.t since held severil official appointments, of
great trust and confidence, to the satisficton of the au-
thorities. He was Secretary to the Government, and
accompanied the Governor-Geiser-1, Lord Ellenhorough,
throughout the arituosis and soccessrr.l campaign of Aff-
ghaniatan, a, d now ho,hlc a seat it, the Su;,reme Council
of India —Chester Courant. [The pres, nt Sir Th 'lnas
Herbert- M,iddock is grandson to the late Rev. Tnomas
Math'ock, rector of Liverpool so f,,r hack as the year
1782, and brother to our townsman, Mr. Edward D.
Maddock, of Eve,ton
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four miles to the westward of the Northwest g
Lightship,bou
was picked up by the ha ills belonging to the flat Sarah,
and brought to the Seric.unbe-slip. It appeared to have
been some time in the water. The only article found in
the pockets was a knife. The decra•i.d, who was about
five feet nine inches in beght, had shoes and stockings
on, blue cloth trousers, blue and white -triped shirt, blue
cloth wai-tcoat, an oil-cloth jacket, and a red comforter.
—The second inquest was al-o on the body of a nom un-
ku Avn, which wit biol.] floating in the ;Mersey. was
picked up by a hihermal, and conveyed to land There
was a large cut on the crown of the hesd, which appeared
to have been caused by a fall or a blow, and there- were
also several contusions about the uoper part of the body.
A comb, a knife, a piece of metal, and a stiff-wr for a
neckerchief. were found. The deceased, who had dark
sandy whiskers, and was about forty-five yea's of age,
had on a pa'r of cassimere trousers and jacket, two white
shirts, and gray stockings.—Tne third was on Vie body
of a male child, who was born with a caul. and was suf-
focated in about ta'ttity milures after the birth by the
caul having extended over the m)uth and prevented res-
piration.—The fourth was on Vie holy of a child, two
rears of age, nam-d Henry Charles Workman, who,
whibt 'playing in the yard attached to the Church of
England Schools, in Cornwallis-sareet, fell bwkwards,
and struck his head with such ri,letree' against ,he pave.
ment that it caused a severe contuoon on' the skull, and
produced death.—The fifth and last war on the b idy of
kobect Griffiths, a chill six weeks old, who, whilst in
bed w'th his parents, was suffocated by his father, who
was intoxicated at the time, bating placed his left arm
across its month. Verdicts in accordance wirli the evi•
deuce were returned in the several cases.

•
VESTRY MEETING AT RUNCORN.—A meetirtoof.the
rate-payers was held on Thursday last, in pursumiet of a
requisition addressed to the churchwardens ind oversetrs,
to call a meeting 'o consider the police of allowing tba'as-
sistant overseer in I collector of the rates to hold tile'
office of constable of th parish, or any oth:r office,
out the expr.ss consent of the rate-pavers ; and the expo--
diency of resorting to measures to effect a separ t eel o 3
the offices held by him. Mr. John Crippin, churchwar-
den, took the chair. Mr. F. Pitman said that no one in-
dividual could now peer:rot the duties of Ole offices held
by Mr. Harding, ant their union was contrary to law and
usage. The population, which eighteen years ago did not
exeeed.3,ol:o; had now increased to 8,000. The sir nations
hel tby Mr. Harding should he divided into t:Tee, a the
office of assistant-overseer kept separate iron all oth-rs.
—Mr. Whiteway said the meeting shon'd consider h.,w
ly.st to separate the offices, so as to promote the interests
of the town.—Mr. Johnson said if Mr. Harding Pas ever
so active he could not discharge the various duties with
satisfaction to himself. He moved a resoluiion to the
effect that the offices could not .11 discharged satisfactorily
by the overseer; that the duties of overseer and also of
constable were incompatible, and th .t the appointment of
Mr. Hardin: as assistant overseer and roll. cror be revoked
and made vt.id. This was seconded by Mr. P. Ward.—
Mr. Pitman recommended that the town should be placed
under the County Constabulary Act.—Mr. Whiteway
warned the town against such a step. He said constable
Mr. Harding had done his duty: there were few towns of
the size in which so few depredations had been committed.
In the division of the offices alluded to there would be act
increased expense of .£loo.—Mr. J thnson was in favour
of the County Constabulary Force, notwithstanding the
additional cost.—After some discussion an amendment
was carried, to the effect that it was impossible for Mr.
Harding to discharge the duties of all the offices he held;
that those of assistant-overseer and constable were incon-
sistent with each otter, and that a committee (named) be
aupointed to consider* the best means to separate the
offices held by him, and to report the same at a future
meeting. Several °tiler names were added, to the com-
mittee, and the motion was unanimously carried.—The
meeting then separated.

OMNIBUS TO H A LE.—OnWednesday last, being May-
day, the new omnibus, recently procured by a number of
spirited gentlemen in Hale, started for the first time with
passengers, from the Angel Coach-office, Dale-street. for
the delightul village of Hale; and notwithstanding the
great race at Chester on the same day, which drew thou-
sands of our townspeople to the " ancient citie," by rail-
way, road, and water, it was crowded to repletion both
inside and out. The machine itself was constructed by a
celebrated builder in Derby, and is at once elegant, easy,
and commodious. It was decorated with flowers and
evergreens round the roof, forming the words " Rale,"
&c. in perforated lattiee-work, surmounted on each side
by the crest of the Blackburne family, of 11-.le Hell. in
gilded metal—namely, "the Cock and T. uropet." The
horses, (four fine animals,) in new and handsome harness,
were also adorned with ribbons, b autilul real flowers,
&c. ; and the whole was certainly the handsomest turn-
out of the day, albeit the other omnibuses wire more or
less ornamented. A large crowd witnessed the departure
of the machine from Dale-street, and it attracted much
attention as it passed through the several great thorough-
fares southward. The coachman, a smart and steady
young man, is not only a ca ital whip, but plays the key.
bu;le with great ease and execution—h Ding the reins in
one hand and the instrument in the other. The day was
delightfully fine, and at Hieh Park, Aigbortb, and every
hamlet and lane ends on the way crowds were stationed,
and heartily cheered the new " bus." At Garston the
assetnolage was greater than we had conceived the entire
population to amount toy especially as the males- were
nearly all at work. The drive thiougliout was both rapid
and delightful, and Hale, beautiful in the young verdure
of spring, turned out her whole population to welcome the
first arrival with passengers of the handsome machine,
which promises to form an agreeable connecting: link.
both for business and pleasure, between the two localities,
as well as with Speke and other intermediate places on the
route. We hope and trust that those who delight in
peaceful and rural scenery, and the beauties of a fine an-
cient village,—yet unmarred by the smoke of a single fac-
tory chimney,—will avail themselves of an early excursion
by this conveyance, which they will find no cause to re-
pent, while, at the same time, they will encourage and
promote the establishment of a conveyance undertaken for
the convenience of the public, rather than with a view to
pecuniary gain. The drive back was accomplished in
about an hour and a half. The distance (by Aigburth) is,
we believe, a little over eleven miles.
THE SCOTCH CHURCH, OLDHAM-STREET.-011 Tues-
day last, a meeting of the members of the congregation
took place in the church, called by the Rev. J. R.. Welsh.
After prayers the Rev. Gentleman, read an address which
he had received, signed by upwards of 500 of his hearers,
to the effect that in consequence of the late proceedings of
the established Presbytery of Greenock, they availed
ut that opportunity to express their respect and attach-
ment to that reverend gentleman ; and gratefully acknow-
ledging the usefulness and acceptability of his ministry,
thereby declared their determination to adhere to him as
their minister, and to do all in their power to secure a
continuance of the valuable services he bad snauspicious-
ly commenced amongst them. Mr. Welsh expressed his
gratitude, and alluded to the nature and solemnity of the
pastoral tie—explaining the circumstances in which he
had come to Liverpool, he having been ordained by the
Presbytery of Lancaster, to whom he became bound to
render obedience. His whole conduct had proved that he
was desirous to preserve peace with all men., and faithful-
ly to discharge his duties ; but he had nevertheless been
interfeered with in a way that could not but retard his
usefulness. Besides anonymous letters he had received
communications from Messrs. Loundes, Robinson, and
Bateson, solicitors of this town, which be read. One of
these stated that as he had resumed duty as reirester.
altho' he had ceased to be a licentiate of the Church of
Scotland, they (Messrs. L. and Co.) were instructed to
proceed against him by information and bills in the High
Court of Chancery. In connexion with these documents.
he begged also to read an extract of a letter from a friend
in Glasgow, to the effect, that the free congregation of St.
Mathew's had unanimously elected him their pastor, and
were now expecting his reply that they might proceed with
the call. Nothing he added would be further from his
mind than a desire to leave his present congregation ; but
there were circumstances which might justify a change,
and even render it unavoidable. The present offer had
come to him unsolicited—it was a call in Providence he
could not disregard, and, in,his present position, barrassed
and annoyed in every way, and having his usefulness most
seriously interfered with, he could not but think it his
duty to leave his congregation, however much he felt at._
tacked to them. He must, therefore tell them distinctly;
that he could not remain, in his present position, among-
them ; although it was right for him to add, that his views,
of duty would be materially affected if they could do any,
thing to alter that position. Having made these state-
ments he had done all that belonged to his sphere of duty,
and he now left the case in their hands. Mr. Welsh then
pronounced a blessing and retired. The congregation
however, remained, and Mr. Kirk being called to the
chair, a resolution was proposed to the effect that
having heard Mr. Welsh's determination not to meet a,
suit in chancery, and sympathizing with him in his con.
scientious scruples, they resolved with reference to the le-
gality or illegality of the claims set up by those opposed to
him, but solely from their desire to retain him as theit
pastor, to commence a subscription, for- the perPosa "
building a new place of worship for him in Liverpool
The motion also went to the appointment of a committee
to superintend the subscriptions • and to provide a tempo.
rary place of worship, and to follow out to a successful
termination the object they bad in view. The motion was
carried unanimously, and a committee was appo.
Subscription papers were then brought forward n - ilk j'
the the course of about half an hour, the sum of 9 .egt-ii.f,r/
subscribed towards erecting a church, to be leAqiderdo '---.(i,
1 with the Synod of the Presbyterio ChurchfiiCKirii44 '•:'..
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Having ,a large portion of lier cargo enaaged, be
despatched on the 28th instant.
For BATAVIA and SOURABAVA.
4"- The splendid Clyde-built Ship ORPHEUS,
4.01
CHARLES BARKER, Commander;
A I; 326 tons ; coppered ; a remarkably fast
sailer, and first-rate conveyance both for goods an,' pas-
sengers, her accommodations being very superior.—For
terms., apply,on board, in the =Prince's Dock, or to
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W. and J. TYRER.

Succeeds Ike ALBERT EDWARD, and having a considera-
ble portion of her cargo engaged, will have immediate
despatch.

For HONG KONG,
fir
/en The fine Liverpool-built Ship
Ar VISCOUNT SAN DON,
__ JAMES U. LANCASTER, Commander;

A 1 at Lloyd's for twelve years; borthen per register 840
tons ; sails remarkably fast; presents an eligible opportu-
nity for goods, and has superior accommodations for pao.-
sengers.---For terms of freight or passage apply to Messre•.
TAYLOR, POTTER,and Co., Merchants, or to

W. N. MOORE and BIiOTHER,
4, India Buildings.

Intended to sail ox the 4111 June.
For HONG KONG and WHAMPOA,
/414F4! The new Liverpool-built Ship
611, CHARLOTTE,
- EDGAR Coaxntm., Commander;
A 1 twelve years; 450 tons per register; coppered and
copper-fastened ; presents an eligible opportunity for
goods, and has a large portion of her cargo engaged.—For
terms of freight or passage, having excellent accommoda-
tion for passengers, apply to Messrs. BARTON, IRLAM,
and HIGGINSON, or to
W. N. MOORE and BROTHER,
4, India Buildings.

Now loading west side Prince's Dock, and will
be immediately despatched.
For CALCUT TA,
Afa r The fine river-built Ship
QUEEN OF ENGLAND,
GEORGE FETHER43, Commander ;
A 1 ; 538 tons register, and coppered; sails remarkably
fast; offers an excellent opportunity for goods, and has
first-rate-accommodations for passengers.—For terms of
freight or passage apply to Messrs. TAYLOR, POTTER,
and Co., Merchants, or to
W. N. MOORE and BROTHER,
4, India Buildings.

Will be despatched on the 4th June,
For CALCUTTA,
410,, The Ship FRANCES,
W. R. CARTER, Commander.
Has excellent accommodation for passengers.—
For terms of freight or passage apply to Messrs. BARTON,
JRLAM, and HIGGIWSON, or to
W. N. MOORE and BROTHER,
4, India Buildings.

Intended to sail on the 4th of June.
•
For BOMBAY,
The Ship LANCASTER,
WILLIAM if ULLIN, Commander.
For terms of freight or passage apply to BARTON
IRLAM, and H IGGINSON, or to
W. N. MOORE and BROTHER,
4, India Buildings.

Intended to sail on the 81h instant, having room for only
:, a few fine
_goods.
ilr
14*(s For MADEIRA and MAURITIUS,
AVd' The Schooner PHLOX,
_;..._....,..7_, WILLIAM HuLLEN, Commander.
For terms of freight or passage apply to
BARTON, IRLAM, and HIGGINSON.