The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1846-07-14 00:00:00

itilE LIVERPOOL STANDARD.

THE STRIKE IN THE BUILDING TRADES.—This strike
may be said to be at an end in Manchester, The plumbers,
who have perhaps been amongst the most determined of
the turn-outs, have last week agreed that they should be
at liberty individually to obtain work on any terms they
could. The joiners' shops are all pretty well filled, and
none but excellent hands have now a chance of obtaining
employment there.

BIRKENHEAD COMMISSIONERS.—The monthly meet-
ing of this body was held on Tuesday last, Mr. W. Potter
in the chair. Mr. Townsend was appointed Deputy
Town-clerk. One hundred and fifty new lamps and lamp-
posts were ordered for the township. The proceedings of
several committees were read and confirmed. The Finance
Committee stated that £10,571 of the last rate imposed
had been collected ; £13,800 remained Uncollected ' • and
that counsel's opinion had been taken as to the land pro-
posed to be given to the intended new hospital, and any
such gift was declared to be illegal. Mr. Thompson said
it was a hard case, as the committee of the charity had,
by the assurances that had been given, been induced to
lay out £lOO in plans, and £5O in erecting a wall round
the building. After some conversation, in which it was
stated by Mr. Townsend that a clause might be intro-
duced in some future bill empowering the appropriation
of the particular piece of land for a definite object, it was
agreed that nothing in the interim could be done except a
subscription. The proceedings were confirmed. The
proceedings of the Ferry Committee mentioned that orders
had been given to Mr. Hazelden to furnish information
respecting the ferry establishment, the cost of boats, and
expenses of working; that a letter had been received
from Mr. William Jackson, stating that the repairing of
iron steamers on the gridiron was a great nuisance to his
tenant, Mr. Gleave, and notice was therefore given to the
commissioners that in future the permission to repair the
boats on his property would be withdrawn. Orders were
also given to provide apparatus to consume the smoke of
the steam-boats. The receipts of the past month were
reported £2OBB, for the like month in 1845 they were
£2049. The proceeding were confirmed.
ACADEMICAL EDUCATION—.We beg to direct the at-
tention of our friends and the public generally, to the re-
opening of Great George-street Academy, in this town,
which is announced to take place on Tuesday, the 23rd
instant. Mr. W. M. Fisher, the spirited proprietor, is a
gentleman of high attainments in ancient and modern li-
terature. fie is not only distinguished for the accuracy
and extent of his scholarship, but also for his admirable
system of intellectual training, by which the youthful
mind is brought to observe and reflect—to understand
every subject clearly, comprehensively, and systematically.
The number and respectability of his pupils bear ample
testimony to the efficiency of his instructions. The va-
rious departments of natural and experimental philosophy
are fully and clearly explained by Mr. Fisher, in his aca-
demical lectures, which have been expressly prepared for
the instruction of his own el,sses. These useful and in-
teresting subjects are familiarly illustrated by means of
his varied and beautiful apparatus. All his classics are
particularly distinguished for their intimate acquaintance
with the Holy Scriptures. By reference to the prospec-
tus, it will be seen that the course of instructions pursued
in this establishment comprises every branch of literature
requisite to complete the scholar, the merchant, and the
gentleman. Mr. Fisher has recently added to his library
a costly apparatus, many new requisite sliders on astro-
nomy, as well as several splendid achromatic object glasses
of immense power. We trust that towards the close of
the year, some of the clergy will again call upon Mr.
Fisher to deliver, in behalf of the Church Missionary
Society, his popular course of astronomical lectures, il-
lustrated by 1-is superb diagram, and thus afford another
intellectual treat to the admirers of that interesting and
sublime science.

two years to the average Life ot our poi
to the sanatory improvement of the town
practical men, who look at and admire our Cr
will undoubtedly tell us that we have begun at t
end, in providing decorations before we have sei
unful and the wholesome. Perhaps, when they look at
some of our miserable and filthy courts and streets, they
will think us about as sensible as they would a pauper
girl, who had found a horde, and spent it in a shewy
bonnet, neglecting the repair of her rags, and forgetting
to wash the smut from her face. _

Sensible and

:sof Law,

wrong
.ed the

We are about, it seems, to spend a little mnre—only
£3,500 !—upon what, we observe, is called " a sculpture'"
for the south pediment of this building, with cherubs and
emblematical figures, of all meanings or no meaning, ac-
cording to the discernment or imagination of the observer.
We know nothing ourselves of this design. Our con-
temporaries, however, tell us that the following is a des-
cription of it :
"The model is a very beautiful piece of workmanship:
In the middle sits Britannia enthroned. On her left she
holds out the olive branch to the four quarters of the
globe. On her right she points the spear, as protecting
her own agriculture and arts. At her feet is Neptune.

To the left of Britannia, Ceres and Apollo are in'a car,

horses contro

by Discretion

Domestic H

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his wife a distaff, with a child at her feet. —The Manufac-
tures, especially metallurgy, are figured by labourers at
the anvil, wl•o have been employed in the fabrication of
arms, &c. To the right stands Peace. Mercury presents
Europe, America, and Asia, and lastly, Africa, on her
bended knee, and with a young negro, acknowledges the
liberty she owes to Britannia. There are other devices
which fill up the frontispiece, the number of figures being
thirty-two in all.

Even from this meagre description of the "sculpture,"
we must say that, to the connoiseurs in such matters, it
is dirt cheap at £3,500. For instance, it must be a sur-
prising performance for a female to be " on her left hold-
ing out the olive branch to the four quarters of the globe."
There must be some other quarters on the right, which

are likely to feel offended ; and especially so, as on the
right she is indulging in a little of what is vulgarly called
In this direction "she points the si ear, as

gammon

DOCK COMMITTEE.-At the usual weekly meeting on
Thursday the following members were present :—Messrs.
Moore, (in the chair,) Bold, Kendall, Molyneux, Rankin,
Mann, Aikin, Middleton, Wood, Gladstone, and Wilson.
An application was read from the Dublin and Belfast
Steam Packet Companies, for some better accommodation
for their two large steamers, the Sea King and Windsor.
After some discussion the subject was referred.—The
Secretary placed before the Committee a letter from the
friends of the late lamented Mr. Horsfall, containing an
expression of grateful thanks to the members for their
kindness as shown in a letter they had sent.—The Chair.
man stated that he had received a letter from a Mr. Ifs-

pratt, stating that that individual had in his possession a
model of the Royal George, which he was anxious to dis-
pose f. It had been examined by several practical men,
as vvill as by an officer who had sailed on board the Royal
George, and it was declared by all to be a most perfect
piece of workmanship. As the Committee were uncertain
whether they had the power of purchasing or not, the sub-
ject was deferred, it being understood that the members
would take an opportunity of inspecting it. The price
asked was £5O, which was said to be much under its value.
—Previous to the retiring of the reporters, the Chairman
said he was anxious that it should be understood by the
public that tickets would be issued, and might be obtained
from any member of the Committee, for admission to the
Albert Docks, on the visit of Prince Albert. He had re-
ceived a very great number of letters of inquiry, and it
might relieve him from a great deal of trouble if the public

ly for delivery, but would shortly be so,
and any family of respectability would be enabled to obtain
them. Mr. Aikin considered it was rather premature to
make public the intention of the Committee before the
arrangements were completed, and, after a short conver-
sation, the subject dropped. The number of tickets in-
tended to be issued will be 9000.

not at prese

BEBINGTON HORTICULTURAL SAM-V.—The second ex-
hibition for the present year took place on Thursday last,
in the grounds of the Rock Ferry Hotel. The day was,
unfortunately, rainy, but the attendance, notwithstanding,
numerous. Among the company present were. Charles
Stanley, Esq., and party, the Rev. J. Mainwaring and
party, John Formby. Esq., lady and party, John Wright,
Esq., Christopher Rawson, Esq., &c., &c. Stubbs'
Royal Harmonic Band was in attendance, and enlivened
the exhibition by the performance of a number of popular

and favourite airs. The show was considered the finest
that has ever taken place, both as regarded variety and
extent. Puschias were in great abundance; and all,
though varied, were excellent specimens : a fine large
grown plant, by C. Rawson, Esq., surpassed in growth
and foliage all its competitors, and took several prizes.
A collection by the Rev. J. Mainwaring were beautifully
grown and well formed. Pelargoniums were very nume-
rous, and in great variety. Those shown by H. Littledale,
Esq., and the Rev. J. Mainwaring, took first prizes.
Heaths and calceolarias were scarce. A few good seed-
lings, by Messrs. James Kellock and Co., took the first
prize. Putunias were rlentiful. Stove plants were few,
but of excellent growth. A greenhouse plant, exhibited
by Sir W. Stanley, Bart., attracted universal attention by
its excellent growth and richness of tint. There were
several excellent devices of cut flowers. A stand of
flowers, by Messrs. James Kellock and Co., nurserymen,
and others by Messrs. Dickinson and William Potter,
Esq., added much to the appearance of the exhibition.
Vegetables were plentiful, and fruits fine and numerous.
The prizes were awarded to the following, respectively :
G. J. Wainwright, Esq., the Rev. J. Mainwaring, C.
Rawson, Esq., H. Littledale, Esq., R. M. Beckwith,
Esq., H. Winch, Esq., Sir W. Stanley, J. T. Raynes,
Esq., C. Stanley, Esq., W. Sharp, Esq., J. Archibald,
Esq., J. R. Pim, Esq., Mr. Kellock, nurseryman, (of
Oxton), J. Tyrer, Esq., J. Tyson, Esq., and others.
Messrs. Dickson, of Chester, furnished a table with fine
plants and flowers, as did Mr. Kellock, and it was diffi-
cult to say which of the two excelled in fine specimens.
Great credit is due to the gardeners of the successful

competitors

LIVERPOOL JULY MEETING.

These races commence on Wednesday first, with a fair
promise to satisfy, if not even to satiate, the greatest lover
of the turf. The first day includes six races and a match.
For the Croxteth Stakes, I have not the names of the
hories entered. The Produce Stakes of 50 Sovs. each,
will in all probability become the property of Mr. Mostyn.
The Sefto❑ Stakes to Mr. St. Paul's colt by Inheritor.
The Bickerstaff Stakes, Col. Anson will make safe with
Ino. The Mersey Stakes, the most interesting race of
the day, is for the Maid of Motherwell, or Mr. 'Worthing-
ton's ch f by The Provost. . _

Thursday-, the Cup day, will be the attraction of the
week, and, so far as I can learn, will prove a bumper,
both as regards racing and quantity of people present.
The elite of the racing world are expected to be there,
and the commoners, I am sure, will add their mite to
swell the number. The favourite still keeps the lead,
and more firm and eager are her supporters than ever to
get on at 2to 1. She was expected here last night, and I

eivill be at

less price still

Satyr is also in great demand, and will in all probability
keep about second favourite. Yardley is still much in-
quired after, and will yet see a bet'er day. Inheritress

In tre-

keeps improving; Lightning is also on the rise
pidity is to win by the accounts received by " tip" from
the stables early this morning; and takers are eager to get
at the price quoted. Rowena and Lord Saltoun, both out
of Dawson's stable, are in some demand. Highwayman
has also friends. Little Hampton is well in, and will
do some wonders this time, if the stable be not deceived.
The Roper's Daughter may run ; but not to any advan-
tage. For backers Polish is looking well and going well,
but I cannot have any faith in his chance, after Chester.
The Conjuror, My Mary, As-you-like•it, Mongre 1, Robin
Burns, Cranebrooke, and from Best Bower downwards,
can have no earthly chance although all have been backed.,
less or more, by their friends—l think only to lose.
Plaudit must not be forgotten. The stable is in the vein,
and she may prove very dangerous. Hero, should he
come, I am told will prove the best of Day's lot.
Having gone through the whole of the horses engaged in
the race, I shall venture to select three, from which I
think my friends will be able to select the winner. Light-
ning, Highwayman, and Yardley, are my pick. The
n.rhv Handicap is rather a difficult job to analyse.

durst venture to risk one or two sovs. on Lady Wildair
with Chertsey, coupled. The Foal Stakes I assign to the
care of Ramsey's Inglewood ; the Free Handicap to the
Premier or Tour-de-force.
Friday will wind up the list of the week, and little less
interesting will the Leger prove than the Cup, as it always
acts as something like a key to the Leger at Doncaster.
The lot are of first-rate metal; and some of them have
proved that they can race. It is hardly worth while to
comment upon the various qualities of those who have
already appeared in public, when we are so near the day
of the race, as every one can have the chance of seeing
and judging for themselyes, if they will only start
out to the course by the hour of five iq the morning,
at which time, or soon after, they may be seen taking their
morning exercise. I cannot say, with any degree of con-
fidence, that in this case I shall be able to pick the winner,
yet Poynton, Dolo, or Brother to Sir Henry will be about
it. The remaining stakes I shall leave alone. The Ben-
tinck Testimonial will not have weights attached to it
until the night before the race or I should have been glad
to have had a night walk through its various competitor's
chances.

NOTES ON THE LAST COUNCIL MEETING. 1 i LORD JOHN RUSSELL AND THE COLONIES

r That unfortunate St. George's Hall is a perfect cormo. The colonies and colonial government and interests wi
rant. It swallows up the income of the Corporation at a be a " great difficulty" to the Whigs, as Ireland was t
truly' terrific rate, and with scarcely a sign of ever being Sir Robert Peel.
satisfied'. A splendid building, no doubt, it will be when As regards Canada, it will be seen from the followir
finished an ornament to the town—an object which the
Liverpudlians of the next generation will point at with
much the same sort of pride as a Cockney points to the
Monument, or a millowner to his chimney ; but the
thought will intrude upon us, all the while, that a vast
amount of money has been uselessly expended upon it,
which might, with infinitely more advantage, have bee
applied elsewhere. Every pillar of this ornamental ere
tion would have built a church or improved a street
cost of carving and scrollwork would hays

pulation, and it also happens (most tiuforttrnately for th
Whigs) that his lordship is cordially detested among th
French Canadians, as the author of their Coercion Bill c

We take the following from the Scotch Ref(
Gazette, published at Glasgow, or the 4th instant

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