The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1835-02-20 00:00:00

CITY OF DUBLIN PETITION.

(From the Dublin Etening Mail, of Wednesday.)
Nothing can be more clear, conclusive, and sesisfactory than
the opinion of counsel upon atl the points submitted to them in
reference to the case against the return of Messrs. O'Connell
and Ruthven. We have seen this document—the joint produc-
tion of three of the most eminent practitioners at the English
bar, and the deep research it evinces, the pains-taking inves-
tigation bestowed upon every minute feature of the case, shows
tho labonr that has-been bestowed, and the mature thought with
which it has been considered. The petition has been framed in
accordance with the suggestions of counsel: and it will be
lodged to-morrow, the moment the speaker is eltcted. So cer-
tain is Mr. O'Connell of defeat, that it is said he had if in con-
templation to accept the Chiltern Hundreds directly after he--
bad voted on the question of the speaker—calculating upon the
petition not being lodged for four-and-twenty hours, and thus
run the chance of driving the parties to a new election. This
scheme will be foiled, and we may yeuttire to congratulate our
readers upon the achievement of a victory not second to any
.that has been gained in this country.
So much do we look upon this petition as a national concern,
and so little do we conceive it the mere business of an •indivi-
dual, that we have no hesitation in calling not only upon °tic
friends in Dublin, but upon the well-affected and constitutional
throughout the kingdom, to support by their contributions the
carrying into effect this great and desirable object. Mr. West
has nobly, and liberally, ant? generously expended immense
sums
in these contests ;- nay, we understand that he is ready
and willing to bear the whole pecuniary burden of the petition;
but this ought notto be permitted. It is the cause of the coun-
try more than it is his; and we are confident that there is not
one of our readers who will not anxiously lend his aid to the
attainment of this great end.

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The General Steam Navigation Company's. mail-packet the
Columbine, from.
,lianiburgli, arrived ott 'the Custom-house on
Monday, at four o'clock, p.m
The Rev. E. J. Wilcock, A. 8., Curate of.l.ower Brixham,
has been presented to .the chaplaincy of the.Scilly Islands, on
the presentation of Augustus Smith, Esq. the lord-proprietor.
The gentlemen of Hastings have subscribed to present their
late member, Mr Planta, with a splendid piece of plate, a table
ornament, of the value of more than two hundred guineas. The
work has just been completel by Alessi-5. Emanuel, of Bevis
Marks, in the most exquisite style of art, and *as presented on
Wedu esday last. . .
Mr. Jeremie, from the Mauritius, lied an interview on.
Wednesday with the Earl of Aberdeen at the colonial office.
The first engine has been placed on the I.6ndon and Green-
wich Railway, preparatory to the Easter fair. £6 per day• has
been received for penny passengers alone by the footpath to
Greenwich.

ARRIVAL OF THE NEW FRENCH A MDASSADOR.—Iiis Ex-
cellency General Count Sebastiani, with his lady and suite,
arrived at the Carlton Hotel, Regent-street, on Wednesday af-
ternoon, at our o'clock, from' Dover, where he slept on the
preceding evening, at Worthington's Hotel. His excellency
afterwards went to the office of the Secretary of State foe
Foreign Affairs, and had an interview with the Duke of Welling-
ton. Hie excellency dined in the evening with the Earl and
Countess of Tankerville.
'Dort Mto oxt..—The Swabian Mercury announces, after ac-
counts of the 3d instant from Vienna, that the emperor has
granted permission to Don Miguel to reside at Vienna, where
he was shortly expected, and would occupy the summer palace
of the Prince. de Schwartzenberg, in the Faubourg of Reline-
weg.
According to accounts from Constantinople of Jan. 14th, the
ameassadors of France and England have re-commenced an
interchange of notes with the Porte on the Ruspo-Turkish treaty.
CunONO ETERS.—An Adinirality order has been issued, that,
after the present year, no more prizes are to be given for chro-
nometers deposited for trial at the Royal Observatory. It has
been a practice, for the last fourteen or fifteen years, to receive
at the Observatory a certain number of chronometers, the rates
of which were regularly registered by one of the assistants; and
at the end of a twelvemonth that chronometer whose rate had
been most equable, entitled its owner to a prize of £3OO, the
second best to £2OO, and the third to £l5O, government re-
taining the instruments for these respective sums. The effect
of this plan has been to produce an excellence in chronometers
which probably no other means would have ensured. Its im-
mediate consequence has.been to secure for his Majesty's navy
.the finest time-piece iii the world; and, as the lives of a thou-
sand men, and property of the value of 100,000 pounds in many
-instances -depend upon the excellence of one of these instruments
of navigation, the object that has been.obtained by the institu-
tion of priies is oue of thelighest natiotaalituportauce.—Green-
wick Gazette.
We regret to announce the death of G. H. D. Pennant. Esq.,
son-in-law to the Earl of Cardigan, whoSe loss is deeply felt by
his afflicted family and a large circle of friends.

RAMSGATE, Fiat. IG.—We had- rather a novel visitor in our
harbour this morning, which afforded much amusement to the
persons congregated on the pier: it was a fine seal, which, in the
eager chase of its prey, swam into our inner harbour, and the
gates at highwater being closed, there was no means for its
escape till the running of-the sluices, at which time numbers of
of men; with nets employed for catching shrimps, endeavoured to
secure the monster; but he was too knowing to be so easily
taken, for after nearly upsetting two or three of them, he boldly
dashed through one of the sluices, bade defiance to several others
he met. in boats, and triumphantly swam out of the harbour. leas-
ing his enemies much chagrined at their want of tact in cap-
turing so good a prize.—KelitiA Gazette.
A Fstay.--At the Limerick petty sessions on Wednesday
last, a woman, named Ellerr English, was charged by two girls
with swindling them, on pretence' that she was endowed with
the gift of fairy ism. She promised in a certain time to give tho
girls 21 stone of gold, on the condition of paving her Is. 4d. a
week. The complainants stated, further that they frequently
sent her presents of hens, geese, &c. Mrs. English ass red the
bench that if she was allowed a mouth longer she would perform
her contract James Daly, one of the city police, who arrested
this subject of Queen Mab, stated that he found in her box
much valuable wearing apparel, especially shoes, of which she
had seven or eight pairs. Information were ordered against
her, on hearing which she said no human.beingliad power over
her as she was a fairy ; she told the bench, in plain terms, that
it was safer for them not to meddle with her. This caution,
however, was disregarded.
CABitIOLLT ACCIDENT.—About half-past eleven o'clock on
Tuesday tnorning, the Hon. Lady Sarah Ramsay was crossing
Regeut-street, near Maddox-street, -Lfindon, at the instant a
gig, driven by a gentlman, was coming along at a very furious
speed. Her ladyship became terrified and confused, as the
vehicle approached towards her,' and hesitated whether to
recede or go forward, until the end of one of the shafts struck
her ladyship voilently on the left shoulder, knocking her to the
ground with tremendous force, immediately under the horses
feet. The animal severely trampled on her ladyship, but for-
tunately some person-ran forward and seized its head, in time
to preveut the wheels passing over her ladyship, who was taken
up in a state of insensibility, and was found to have sustained
very set ions injury about the chest and neck, and also to have
broken het left wrist. Her ladyship was conveyed in a coach
to her residence, N 0.7, Berkeley-street, Portman-Squate. The
gentleman who had the misfortune to cause the accident,
alighted, and rendered every assistance in his power.

The sergeant-at-arms, H. Seymour, Esq., has summoned all
the officers and messengers of the House of Commons to as-
semble at half-Ntst ten o'clock this morning fir the purpose of
snaking the neceslary arrangements previously to the meeting
of parliament on Tfithilitay. • The meeting is to take place in
the new House of Commons. We understand that a similar
order has been issued to the messengers, &c., of the House of
Lords. This proceeding is rendered necessary in consequence
of the very great alteration in their respective duties, which
must result from the vast changes made in the locality of their
various offices.—London paper.
THE MALT TA x.—A respectable weekly contemporary, the
Old England, states it has very strong rea.soikfor believing that
three-fourths of the thalt tax wilt be taken off. Although we
are well aware ofihe anxious desire of his Majesty's ministers
to afford every relief to the agricultural interest which the finan-
cial circumstances of the country will allow, we believe that the
giving up of so large a pqrtion of revenue as three-fourths of the
malt tax is for the present totally impossible. We think it
right to say thus much, lest the paragraph we have referred to,
comin,, from such authority, might lead to unfounded expecta-
tion and subsequent disappointment.—Alaiun.

Donna Maria, the Queen of Portugal, has ordered a donatiOn
of .E.lOO to be given to that useful charitable institution the Sea-
man's Hospital, on board the Dreadnought, to which Portu-
guese sailors, as well as those of all other nations, are admitted.
The above was transmitted a few days ago by his Excellency
Chevalier Sarmento. This well applied contribution does
credit to the humane and patriotic feelings of the young queen.
TIMBER DUTIES.—The following reply has been received
from Sir Robert Peel, in answer to a mernolial forwarded
from several merchants, shipowners, and others of Hull, pray-
ing for an equitable arrangement of the timber duties. The
memorial was transmitted through Mr. Carruthers:—
" Whitehall-gardens, Feb. 5.
"Stn,—l request that you will assure the gentlemen whose
memorial you have transmitted to me, that the subject to which
it refers shall undergo my consideration, and I shall be Very
happy at any time to communicate with you as the represene
tative of 'Hull upon that subject. " ROBERT
"To D. Carruthers, Esq."
—Doncaster Gazette.
ORKNEY.—THE LAST OF THE ELECTlONS.—Conserratism
has triumphed' in the most extreme point of the land. Notwith-
standing the croakings and the contradictory accounts put '
forth by out 'liberal contemporaries as to the result of this con-
test, the standard of independence and constitutional principles
now waves triumphantly in the stormy north. From accounts
received in town yesterday, we are happy to learn that Mr.
Balfour, the conservative candidate, has been returned member
of parliament for Orkney and Shetland, by a majority of 30
over Isis Whig opponent, Mr. Trail. The gross poll at its final
close was thus:—.
For M.. Balfour
Fur Mr. Trail . B4

Majority for Mr. Balfour. 3O
Thus finishing the general election by ;leather illustration of
the spread of constitutional sentiments throughout the country.
—Glasgow Courier.
SIiOCKING ACCIDENT.—Between two and three o'clock yes-
terday afternoon the following accident occurred at the resi-
dence of Mr. Edward Pullen, a geutleman residing at No. 7,
Cleveland-street, Fitzroy-square, London :—Mrs. Flyndell,*
the mother-in-law of Mr. Pullen, and who has just passed the
91th year. of her age, was left sitting in her sleeping apartment,
being from her imbecile state, arising from the infirmities of her
advanced age, unable to leave her room, when, in a short time
after Wards, a strong smell of fire was perceiyed by the occu-
pants of the lower part of the house. and, on, proceeding up
stairs to Mrs. Flyndell's room, the unfortunate lady was found
bring over the fender, with her head upon the hearth, face
downwards, inimediufeiy underneath the grate, and the upper •
portion of her clothes burnt completely off her, while her per-
son, particularly about her bosom, neck, and both sides other
head,.had sustained injury of -a' most frightful description, the
flesh in several places being burnt into holes. Every possible
assistance was rendered the unfortunate sufferer, but, of course,
,she cannot be expected to survive. • - •
BANFF.—A few years ago, there was discovered by some
workmen who were employed digging a ditch, in. the Hill of
Macduff, a pair of antique bracelets, and a spear head, both of
bronze,. and several pieces of pure gold, which were delivered
by the persons who found them to the Earl of Fife, as Lord of
the Manor. The finders were handsomely rewarded by his lord-
ship for their honesty and trouble. The articles were contained
in an earthen pot or jar, usually denominated terracotta. Last
week, as some workmen were again- digging near the same
place, they touched upon another jar of terracotta, containing
several trinkets, consisting of a long brass chain, a pair of curi-
ously finished ear-rings,-and several bracelets, all of brass, ex-
cept the ear-rings, which were covered with a thin
_plate of pure
gold. They are now also in the possession of! the 4arl:of Fife.
The jar in which they were contained was unfortunately broken
in the digging. It is difficult to'conjecture at what period they
weree i
hroounn but as the persons who found theta
v d on the declivity of the Hill, which
wdiggi deposited,nga pi oer c bye)
fwg.
to all appearance had till now remained in tit state of nature,
eddhictlouenrcteoailtirdhand of man, the
thei r a very long period.
andarticles evidently'
inustti a uv
en t or
euncihaei
and their shape and workmanship prove them the work of a
very early age. No sarcophagus or remain sof bones were seen
near them, so as to induce a belief that they were a votive
offerine to the manes of the dead; and we are therefore left to
conclude that they had been deposited by the owners in trou-
blous times, for safety, as precious relies.—.l6erdeen Observer.
PAT Lucx.---A worthy bailie (now deceased.) of the good
city of Glasgow, having occasion, about forty years ago, to
visit London, was highly delighted with the prospect of his ex-
cursion; and what he would do when there, and bow he would
comport himself, and show his magisterial dignity among the
&washers, was the subject of many a talk. at the holy' he fre-
quented in the Callow-gate__a public-house then euphoniously.
designated Po'ck's Hole. Among other things, the bailie de-
clared his determination to call upon the king, and be doubted
not his majesty would cordially ask a Glasgow bailie to pick a
dinner, or, as he called it, to take pat lock. His waggish
companions talkbd seriously with him, and averred that oft' this
there could not be a doubt. as "it was ua 'ever v day a Glas-
gow bailie was in Luuun." Away the builie went; and after
sojonrnieg in the great city for a time, and finishins, his busi-
ness, be returned and resumed his usual evening scat at Pn'elt's
Hole. Inquiries were poured out upon him as to his adven-.
tures in the strange land he had visited, and man% things he •
described; and wondrous adventures of which he hid been the
hero, did the worthy bailie tell about: but it was remarked by
all, that he carefully avoided speaking of his visit to the king.
At length he was pressed upon the subject, and pointedly
asked, if he had made his intended visit to royalty. He de-
clare,; he had, and that his majesty had been decent, kind, and
discreet to him. "But did he ask ye to ye're dinner, bailie ?"
" Na, he didna do that; but he excused himself decently, for
he tell't me he was vera sorry he could not. ask me that day,_
because the queen had a washire, an' it wadna be couvenient
ye ken."