The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1845-04-08 00:00:00

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_....,,,arR0US ENCOUNTER—The fol-
extract from a letter, dated her Majesty's
Growler, January 19th, off Sea Bar :—" On
'nth, Lieutenant Lodwick (the first
" ;n with a felucca, which, on
and, of course, Lieut.
• have got away if she had
resistance. When the pin-
.din thirty yards, they observed a
~icets, fore and aft of the felucca ; after
Lodwick cheered his men to get up to
,charged this fearful battery; but no
'r out than the felucca opened on the
ggerer for the poor boat ; but fortu-
fired too high (the felucca had now filled and
,t as fast as the boat could pull). Lieut.
-eturned this with a round shot, and 180
In the first volley from the felucca the
rim of Lieut.-Lodwicles hat was shot through ; but their
second volley told with mortal effect. Two men were
shot dead, and Lieut Lodwick and two men severely
wounded, Lieut. Lodwick having been struck on the left

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er two men are doing well. The boat and
literally riddled. There must have been a
I and wounded on board the felucca, as
nace could hear the groans."—

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IRELAND

The Banner of Ulster intimates that " notices to quit"
pill be served upon such of the northern representatives
e their support to Sir Robert Peel on the May-

as may g

nooth question.
SHIPWRECK.—During the storm on Wednesday night,
a vessel, laden with wheat, was wrecked near Moher,
county Clare. The captain, with five men, were on board,
all of 'whom, it is melancholy to relate, have been lost.
On' Thursday week, an address was presented to Miss
Paucit by the members of the Royal Irish Academy
y of Ancient Arts, expressing the delight
at her performance in Antigone, and ac-

and the Societ'

_ eautiful brooch, made of frisb gold, and
)f the most beautiful and classic design, as a testimonial

On Friday night week a man and his wife, servants in a
gentlemen's family near Derry, retired to bed leaving a
small fire in the room, and in the morning they were found
dead, having been suffocated by the smoke which collected
in the room, and was prevented escaping through the
chimney by reason of the violence of the storm in the
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there ha
blood shed.

been another outrage in Tipperary and more
A gentleman, while out on his own grounds,
was assailed by six men and dreadfully beaten. The party
were soon after met by three policemen who were out in
search of an escaped convict. A conflict ensued, two of
the police were badly wounded, but they killed one of
the tsix, and took another prisoner. The next day, at
noon, fifty men in disguise entered the lands of a farmer
who had recently entered upon the land, and expelled
, •

STRATED THREATENING NOTICES.—On Sunday
week, the steward and the butler at Moydrum Castle,
Tipperary, received two letters through the postoffice,
threatening them with instant death, if they did not give
up some land. At the bottom of the steward's notice was
a sketch of a tall man, like him, in the act of falling from
a shot fired at him by a small man, with the mark of the
wound on one side of his temple, and blood on the other,
as if the ball passed through his bead. On the butler's no-
tice was a man behind a ditch, waiting for his coming op
to discharge a musket at him.
THE IRISH MARRIAGES ACT.—On Tuesday the act of
ast session came into operation. It is a singular circnm-
inder the provisions of the act, no marriages

stance tha

can be legally celebrate-d
in Ireland, by the clergy of any
Protestant denomination, or by the registrars, during the
ensuing seven days ! The act, it will be remembered, re-
quires'that seven days' notice must be given before license
can be issued, and a notice could not be served under the
act before Tuesday ; it consequently happens that until
next Monday there can be no marriages lawfully performed
in Ireland, save by Roman Catholic priests—an unprece-
dented anomaly !—Dublin Mail.

DISGRACEFUL FACTION FIGHT.—The fair-day of Kil-
laloe was disgraced by a bloody affray between contending
factions of the Terry Alts. Six hundred persons were en-
gaged in it ; when heads were broken by alpeens and
stones—limbs were mutilated—the worst ferocity was ex-
hibited—police were knocked about like turf ; they were
wholly unable to check the rage of the ruffians. A fellow
of the name of Minahan, in the act of whirling an alpeen,
and shouting for victory, received a blow of a stone on the
head, which penetrated and fractured the skull, and left
him, to all appearance, lifeless. Many others received
serious wounds, from which it is thought they cannot re-
cover.

REPEAL ASSOCIATION.—The meeting of this body,
after a fortnight's adjournment, was held on Monday.
Mr. O'Connell denounced the ribbon system as still pre-
vailing, and said that at Manchester and Liverpool there
were persons connected with the Trades' Unions who
made a regular trade of it. The Committee on the Re-
peal Prize Essays reported that 48 essays had been sent in
and that the Premiums had been awarded as follow :
Fret prize, of £lOO, to M. J. Barry, Esq., barrister at
Law; second prize, £75, to Mr. Alderman Staunton;
and the third prize, £5O, to " An Irish Protestant,"
name unknown. Mr. W. S. O'Brien proposed that a
new prize of £lOO, should be offered for the best con-
densed History of Ireland, which was carried unanimously.
The rent for the fortnight was only £473.
ESCAPE FROM GAOL.—On Monday a convict of the
name of Ryan, under
„sentence of transportation for fifteen N
years, escaped from enagh gaol. In consequence of an
intimation to the governor that the prisoners planned a
general rising, the guard was doubled. The prisoner es-
caped by the mostingenious means. His cell was situate
over the privy, and by means of a small hold-fast suc-
ceeded in raising one of the flags, with which his cell is
floored ; he then cut away, by the same means, the brick-
work and plaster, making anaperture sufficient to admi
himself through, taking with him his quilt, which he tor

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in a gr

up, twisted into the form of a rope 'and tied together, so
as to make it sufficiently'lon.• for his purpose; by this he
descended ihto the privy, got over the yard railings, which
hen crossed similar railings of
v-pit fie got a ladder, got
:nded into the outer yard,
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THE COURT it FASHIONABLE WORLD.

The Queen and Prinde Albert visited the Queen Dowa-
ger on Monday at Marlborou6.ll House.
It is stated that the Earl Of h.
_her Majesty's visit to Ireland in thy,
preparatory arrangements at his re
Park, for the reception of the roya'

'ocien, in anticipation of
trimmer, is making
lence, Tullamore

The Royal visit to Ireland daring the approaching
miner is said to be definitely settled. The month of

s_the_period mentioned.. While there, it_is under-

seat of the Duke of Devonshire, with her presence.
Her Majesty and her illustrious Consort remained at
Cowes, visiting many interesting places in the neighbour-
.

.he Royal party
or Portsmouth,

le interim, until Tuesday,
in the Victoria and Albert yacht, f
and thence by railway to Buckingham Palace
A new anthem, composed by Prince Albert, was re-
hearsed in St. George's Hall last week. The Queen's
private band and the choir of St. George's were in attend-
ance. Her Majesty and the Prince came into the ball;
and his Royal Highness, after the first trial, picked out a
I aft'w'ds off.) fi

errors in the instruwental department. The anthem,
)n being tried over again, proved' to be perfect.. The
Queen then commanded it to be played over once more,
and was much delighted with the composition and the
manner in which it was performed. This anthem, enti-
tled " Out of the deep hue I called thee," is acknow-
ledged by the first-rate judges who were present to be the
chef d'oeuvre of the Prince's compositions.

FASHIONS FOR APRIL

Velvet will

,f the different shades of colour in the dress,
sometimes ornament the skirts; it is also used on organdy, and has
Feet in shade of colour; others, again, termed en
of several rows, gradually diminishing in width till
st ; fringes, dentelles zephir, and
;ed. The make of
o cceur, with richly

jet, are still used ; five or six rows Of lace
:irt, from the bottom to the ceinture, has a

ornament ball dresses; those of gauze or tulle are extremely fall,
bat some of silk and velvet have been made quite plain at the waist,
which effect is produced by the skirt being en biais and round like
a pelerine, which is well suited to stout figures. Bracelets are very

wreaths is very fitshioiiible, not only for the hair, but also in caps
and coiffures. Satin is the first material to succeed velvet for bon-
nets, then poults de soie glices, shaded crapes, paille de riz, open
straws, &c. • the form remains small, some a little open, others
more closed; the new nceud b l'Espagnol is much admired for
straws, and is composed of different shades of green, and forms a

New cra

a three shades of the

same colour, and form light but elegant coiffures; wreaths of deli-
cate flowers, field daisies, heaths, mignonnettes, lilac, primroses,
&c., are used for fancy capotes; bonnets of poult de soie are with
bouillons.

LOCAL MEETINGS,

TOWN COUNCIL_ PROCEEDINGS

At the usual monthly meeting of the Council on Wednesday, the
sub-committee appointed on the Bth alt. to assist in effecting an
amalgamation of the two gas companies, reported that they had
not been able to effect the amalgamation, the New Gas and Coke
Company having declined proceeding further in the amalgamation
on the terms proposed, and the committee of the Liverpool Gas
Company, under these altered circumstances, deemed it inexpedi-
ent to express their opinions alone, (however desirous they may be
to come to satisfactory terms of amalgamation,) on the proposed
terms. The sub-committee also reported that they deemed it
advisable that they should be authorised by the Council to adopt
such further means as they may think requisite for the protection
blic interests, as well with reference to the bill of the pro-
r company, as, under any circumstances, that may here-
) with respect to the existing Gas Companies. After a
versation the proceedings were confirmed, and Mr. Hodg-
son, Mr. Horsfall, Mr. Hugh Hornby, Mr. Thornhill, Mr. A spi-
nall, and Mr. Plumpton, were appointed the committee to carry out
the recommendation

A appvareu irum use proceecungs ot the uocic uommittee that the
model of the landing-stage for the George's Pier, No. 19, had been
sent to the parliamentary committee. Some conversation then took
place on the subject, when Mr. Molyneux explained that though
No. 19 had been sent to the parliamentary committee it had not
been adopted. The principle was approved of, but not adopted.
Mr. Boyden condemned the plan, and said it was on cast-iron pil-
lars, of no use at all, but it was the principle only that it was se-
lected for, because it stood on pillars, although their own surveyor
had given them quite as good a plan before. I

t was a plan, how•
s impracticable to

adopt it. The proceedings were confirmed.
Before the proceedings of the Courts of Law Committee were con
firmed, Mr. Aikin urged upon that body to reconsider the inade
quate extent of the concert-room.

- Mr. ASPINALL, in moving the confirmation of the Health Com-
mittee proceedings, said that Mr. Simplon. engineer at the new
water works, had examined Mr. Williams's apparatus for the con-
sumption of smoke, and so highly approved of it that he was going
to put it to the engine now in course of erection for the. Highway
Board. Mr. Blackburn said the Health Committee had had a very
important subject under their consideration—namely, that in all
future plans for the erection of cottages, provision should be made
to their satisfaction for a separate privy and ash-pit for each habi-
tation, and the means of cleansing the same. How far this was
practicable, he dare not give an opinion. The committee had not
as yet decided upon it; but Mr. Rishton, the surveyor, had been
requested to report upon the subject.
The proceedings were confirmed.

DOCK COMMITTEE

.-TIII:TRSDAY

A communication from the Shipbuilders' Association represent-.
ing the want of graving dock accommodation, was referred to the
Haf our Masters' Sub-committee.—Reports were read from the
Head Constable and Harbour Masters as to the fire on board the
ship Syria, in Princes Dock, on Sunday last. The Head Constable
stated that the circumstances of the fire were such as to require
strict investigation, which was now in progress. Mr. Askew, in his
report, stated that he had no doubt the fire was the work of an in •
cendiary. It appears that the dunnage wood, which was ignited,
was lying on the top of barrels of tar and rosin. Reports as to the
fire on the quay of Brunswick Graving Doak were read. Mr.
Askew, in this case also, stated that he believed the fire was the
work of an incendiary. A communication was read from Mr. W.
Rathbone, as President of the American Chamber of Commerce,
suggesting the propriety of a revision of the dock dues on goods.
Several instances were mentioned in which parties were sending
goods for shipment to other ports by railway, in consequence of the
excessive charges at this port. The question was allowed to be of
paramount importance, and it is intended to revive the sub-commit-
tee to inquire into this matter. An answer was directed to be sent
to the letter, to the effect that the subject had engaged, and would
still engage, the serious attention of the committee.

PAVING AND SEWERAGE COMMISSIONERS-THURSDAY

Mr. G. G. Hornby stated that he had surveyed Dale-street and
Manchester-street, according to the wish of the board. He reported
that the pavement was in good order, and would last for years,
having already lasted thirteen years, with little expense. Seeing
that no complaints had before been heard, and that the cost of
taking it up would be .€1394, he considered the board would not be
justified in expending such a large sum of money on this street,
when so many streets in the town were in such bad condition. As
to Manchester-street, he recommended it should be laid with small
square sets, the cost of which would be £175. Some conversation
ensued, during which it was stated that the cost of laying Dale-
street as at present was £5,000. The report was adopted.—The
Chairman reported that Mr. Deane had gone to London for the
purpose of getting a clause inserted into the new Dock Bill, autho-
rising the committee to lay the same rates on dock warehouses as
on the other warehouses in the town.—The Chairman, in reply to
Mr. Turner, said he had no official intimation that Mr. Procter
had resigned his place in the sub-committee on gas. Mr. Hornby
said he had heard Mr. Deane state he had a note to that effect.—A
memorial from the Houseowners' Guardian Society, signed Wm.
Walthew, president, on the subject of procuring a better and
cheaper supply of water for the inhabitants of this town and neigh-
bourhood, was read. In the course of the conversation which en-
sued, it was stated, that by the new Water Bill the council had
power to make pumps and fountains in public streets, so that the
poor would be supplied with water gratuitously by these means.
Mr. Tinne : If I had water shares I would sell them. The re-
ceipt of the memorial was ordered to be acknowledged, and the me-
morialists to be informed that the subject would have the early
consideration of the board.—A report from the committee for wa-
tering the streets was read. Mr. Kaye said that any attempt to
bolster up the present system was useless : it was only an apology
for watering the streets. He was glad that the new act would ena-
ble them to alter it, anti by next year a perfectly new system would
be adopted.—The board then adjourned.

BIRKENHEAD COMMISSIONERS.-TUESDAY

The report of the Finance Committee contained a resolution re-
moving the restriction against building, with respec t to the land
between Bridge-end Creek and the property lately occupied by Mr.
Case, and granting permission to erect a steam-engine thereon ;
£lOO to be paid for the privilege Strong objections were taken to
this, and ultimately it was resolved not to eon irm the resolution.
The monthly receipts of the Woodside and Monks Ferries were
.e 1.587 against £ll3O in the corresponding month of last year. Mr.
J N. Wood complained of the meagre reports presented by the
Ferry Committee. They ought to show the expenditure as well as
the receipts ; for doubtless if the one was increasing the other was
increasing also. A great delusion had been practised on the rate-
payers of Birkenhead by the way in which the accounts had been
kept. There was a credit in the Ferry account of £6,000 profit:
but in the general account of the township there was a debit of
£7,000 for new boats. That ought to have been charged in the re-
gular account. It was a delusion to say the rates were to be reduced
out of the profits of the ferry, for it thus turned out, that instead of
having £6,000 profit they were .€l,OOO in debt. They were certainly
increasing their capital, but that was all. Mr. Wood went on to
show how anxious the Dock Committee were to supply the requisite
landing accommodation, and complained that a correspondence be-
tween Mr. Hartley and Mr. Bendel had not been laid before the
meeting.

SELECT VESTRY

-TIIESDAY.

The number of paupers in the house was 1,796, who cost Is. 11Id
per head, and £173 19s. 93. in money, which is 93 paupers less,
21d. per head, and £8 10s. 6d. in money more than hut year. The
sum expended on out-door poor during the last fortnight was £739
17s. 4d., which relieved 6,577 cases ; at the same period of 1844, the
number of cases was 7,602, at the cost of £896, being 1,02.5 eases,
and £ 56 2s. Bd. in money less than last year. Mr. Ford gave no-
tice that at the next meeting he would bring forward a motion for
the admission of reporters. A petition to the House of Commons
was adopted for the total abolition of the law respecting parochial
settlement and the relief of the poor out of the consoliik ted fund,
and the board of guardians throughout the countryFe to be written
to to el-operate in obtaining the prayer of the petition. Mr. John
Weightman was appointed to superintend the alterations at • the
Workhouse, at a commission of two-and-a-half per cent. on the
actual cost.