The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1845-07-15 00:00:00

A new company has lately been formed in this town,
and the whole of the capital subscribed, for the purpose
of building a steam-vessel fd sail between this port and
New York. The steamer will be made of iron, of rather
smaller dimensions than the Great Britain, and will be
propelled by means of the screw.

THE ATTACK ON THE ORANGEMEN.—The Cork Con-
stitution, in commenting upon the admission of the Albion,
that the recent outrage in this town was attributable to
the opponents of Orangemen, says, " Had the Orangemen
been in fault, care would have been taken to mention it ;
but in fault they were not. The outrage is attributable
exclusively to the intolerance of the Irish Romanists.
Wherever they go, these unfortunate people carry with
them the spirit in which they are nurtured at home. The
sight of a ribbon inflames their fanaticism, and they would
rather imbrue their hands in blood than suffer a Protest-
ant to enjoy the liberty of the laws under which he lives.
Mr. O'Connell and his co-conspirators and co-deceivers
may boast of the love they bear us, but there is an in-
grained enmity in the nature of a radicalised Romanist
which, while he remains a Romanist, nothing can root
out. An Orangeman cannot return quietly and inoffen-
sively from committing the body of a brother to the tomb
without running the risk of having his life taken by a horde
of ruffians untutored in anything but hate of " heretics ;"
yet grown men affect surprise that " heretics" will not
trust them ! The day on which the attack occurred was
the one usually selected for O'Connellite " demonstra-
tions."

THE NEW CHURCH AT WEST DERBY.—On Friday. at
the picturesque village of West Derby, was performed the
interesting ceremony of laying the foundation of a new
church, about to be erected at the sole cost of Mrs. Thorn-
ton, of the Elms, for the Rev. Andrew M'Conkey. The
clergy and gentry of the neighbourhood assembled at the
West Derby Chapel, and went in procession to the in-
tended site of the new edifice, which is situated in a field
outside the village. Among those present were—Mrs.
Thornton, Mr. Alderman Freme, Mr. Saunders, Mr.
Derbyshire, Mr. Greene, the Rev. A. M'Conkey, and
several other clergymen. The proceedings were com-
menced by the children of the West Derby Chapel Sun-
day School, who sang the hundredth psalm. An appro-
priate prayer was then offered by the Rev. A. M'Conkey.
Mr. Alderman Freme, in a complimentary address, then
presented, on behalf of the inhabitants of "West Derby, a
silver trowel to Mrs. Thornton, who went through the
usual formalities, and Mr. Welsh, the architect, having
stated what was deposited in the upper stone, namely, a
paper of the day and coins of the realm, the upper stone
descended to its place, amid the hearty applause of all
present. Mr. M•Conkey then addressed.the assembly at
some length, in which, while he rendered all praise to
Almighty God for his blessing, he highly commended the
Christian liberality of those who were thus erecting a
temple to His worship. The ceremony was conducted by
several appropriate prayers, and Mr. M'Conkey having
pronounced the benediction, the meeting separated. '1 he
church will be called St. James's.
SHIPS PROPELLED BY THE SCREW.—Whilst so much
attention is being drawn to the subject of screws as a
substitute for paddle wheels by the arrival of the Great
Britain from Bristol, it may not be uninteresting to
learn that Liverpool is not behind other orts in pro-
moting objects of a similar nature. Four iron vessels, of
various dimensions, with screw propellers, are now
building under the directions of Mr. Grantham, con-
sulting engineer. These vessels vary from about 300 to
1000 tons, with engines of from 50 to 150 horse power.
They will be fully rigged, and ate all intended for the
highest rate of sailing. On account of the greatly in-
creased capacity for stowage in iron ships, the amount of
cargo, independent of the space for the engines and coals,
will be equal to that carried by timber built vessels of
the same external dimensions. The propellers in the
cases here r:ferred to are to be worked on a different
principle to those hitherto constructed—the engines
will be connected direct to the propelled shaft, causing
the engine and screw to make an equal number of
revolutions; by these means all spur wheels or bands
are avoided, the machinery is much simplified, and
kept nearer to the bottom of the vessel, an ohject
of great importance in sailing vessels. Mr. Gran-
tham obtained a patent, about three years ago, for
this mode of working the screw-propeller, at which time
he applied it to a small vessel, which many of our readers
will recollect having seen skimming with great velocity
about the river. Mr. Peter Cato, and Messrs. James
Hodgson and Co. have contracted for the vessels, some of
whom are in frame, and Messes. Fawcett, Preston, and
Co. and Messrs. Bury, Curtis, and Kennedy, have con-
tracted for the engines.

RURAL AFFATRS.—The hay harvest has become gene-
ral in some parts of the Fylde, and, towards the close of
last week, some hay was secured in tolerably good condi-
tion ; but the weather, this week, having been showery
and unsettled, the operations of hay-making are retarded.
Still, no great quantity has been materially injured, as
yet ; how it may be, cannot be foretold, the weather is so
unpropitious. The rain is now (Thursday) pouring down
very copiously, with the wind W.S.W. The crops are very
abundant in the straw ; but owing to the generally unfa-
vourable state of the weather, shoot slowly ; much of it
is now in blossom. Some of it was in blossom at the
time of the storm, on the Ist inst., which must have ma-
terially injured it ; that which was later in blossom. will,
reckoning upon the absence of similar unfavourable wea-
ther, not suffer so much. The harvest is, however, likely
to he rather late, consequently, the grain will not be so
well fed, nor the quantity so large, as would have been the
case had the harvest been early. Oats, in general, will be
a good crop, and are now shooting. Of Beans there will
be plenty of straw ; they have been some time in blossom,
and the lower blossoms are considerably more than an
average height up the stern. This crop suffered conside-
rably from the storm, many blossoms having blown off.
Potatoes, especially in exposed situations, after the storm,
had not only the appearance of having been frost bitten,
but their growth was for some time checked ; they have
now began to recover a little. Turnips, in some places
have brairded, and are now growing well ; but in others
they have been greatly attacked by the fly. Of fruit, for
which there was a great show in blossoms, there will not
be near so great a quantity as was expected.—Preston
Chronicle.

SELECT VESTRY, TUESDAY.—The Finance Committee
recommended the appointment of Mr. Robert MTlel-
land as an additional relieving officer, at a salary of £lO5
per annum, he finding sureties in a bond for £2OO.
After a few observations from Mr. Ehrle, the recommen-
dation was adopted. Mr. Walker's abstracts of the half-
yearly accounts were ordered to be published for the in.
formation of the parishioners. Several letters were read
from the Poor Law Commissioners, one of which ap-
proved of the appointment of Mr. Edward Parker as sur-
geon to the Industrial School. The committee of the
alth of Towns' Association forwarded resolutions pas-
sed by that body reiative to a better supply of water for

the borough. A conversation took place on this latter
subject, in the course of a bich Rector Brooks stated that
it was a question with him whether the poor would in the
end be benefitted by a free supply of water, as the land-
lords would increase their rents in consequence. Mr.
Hart was directed to say in reply, that the vestry could
not expend their money in the manner suggested. Mr.
Wheelhouse then submitted a motion which would have
the effect, if adopted, of allowing Roman Catholic priests
to have congregational worship in the Workhouse and to
offer up the ma-s. Mr. Bremner, in a very argumenta-
tive and able address, moved as an amendment, a direct
ne

gative to the proposition. Upon a division the amend-
ment was carried by a majority of 16 to 8. The fdlowing
is a list of the division. For the Amendment. —The
Chairman, Rector Brooks, and Messrs. Riding, Hough-
ton, Henderson,
Bennett, Bremner, Green, Groom, Mt-l-
lor, Mayer, Hand, Maynard, Muncaster, Swainson, and
Scholfield. For the Resolution.—Messrs. Urquhart,
Thornely, Earle, Stitt, Wheelhouse, Taylor, Bright, and
Avison.

Docx COMMITTEE, THURSDAY.—It will be recol-
lected that some time since a reference was made to the
Harbour-masters' Sub-committee to inquire and report
as to the propriety of appointing an additional out-door
officer to superintend the general working of the docks.
They stated that they had had an interview with a depu-
tation from the Shipowners' Association, and that from
the representations made to them, they had no doubt but
great inconvenience was experienced by shipowners, from
the divided authority which at present existed. They
thought there were many details connected with the
working of the docks which appeared to render the ap-
pointment of an additional out-door officer desirable.
They recommend the appointment of a person possessed

of energy of mind, and acquainted with the dock laws and
regulations, to take the chief superintendence of the whole
of the out-door work, and tai see that each man dis-
charged his duty in a proper manner, and that a liberal
salary ought to be given to him. Mr. Bold moved the
adoption of the report, which was carried by a majority
of 9 to 6. Messrs. Tobin, Wood, HorsfAl, Ripley,
Evans, and Aikin voted in the minority ; Messrs.
Houghton, Henderson, Mann, Royden, Bold, Kendal,
Chilton, Sandbach, and the chairman, in the majority.
The complaint made against Mr. Askew last week was
taken into consideration, and it was resolved that it did
not appear to the committee that the disappointment of
the Euphrates was caused by any improper conduct on
the part of Mr. A skew. An application, similar to that
made to the Highway Board, was ordered to be made to
the Council, for permission to lay down rails along the
line of the docks.—James Hodgson and Co., applied for
an addition to the land at present occupied by them, in
consequence of having accepted contracts to build an iron
New York liner, upwards of 1000 tons burthen, and other
steamers. Referred to the Sub-committee of Works, as
was also a letter from the officers of customs.—An appli-
cation from Cram, Smitb, and Co., as to a permanent
berth for Bristol and Newport traders, was referred to
the Harbour-masters' Sub-committee.
MR. GRUNDY'S REPOSITORY.—We noticed last week
one or two of the more prominent attractions at this in-
teresting suite of rooms. Amongst other novelties at the
same repository, we were much struck on our recent
visit by a splendid print of "The Highlander's Return to
his Home," engraved in the finest line manner by W.
Finden, from the celebrated picture by Sir David Wilkie,
—a. delightful domestic subject. The mother gracefully
bending in affectionate welcome over her stalwart lord
and husband ; the infant on his knee, anxious " the
envied kiss to share" ; the two dogs in the foreground,
fatigued from their mountain chase; and, indeed, all the
accessories of the scene, are introduced with the skill,
admirable management, and keeping, which so strongly
characterize the works of that celebrated painter. We
also noticed a charming specimen of the burin called
"The Tethered Ram," from the admired picture by
Landseer, exquisitely executed by Bernet, in the line and
mezzotint styles combined. The woolly softness of the
sheip : the bold delineation of the uneven foreground, in
the ,line manner, and the lake and mountain scenery far
behind, delicately wrought out in mezzotint, as in nature,
slumbering in the haze of distance, impart admirable
texture, vigour, and contrast to the picture. In the
middle distance a pair of lovers are introduced, leaning
on a heath-clad batik, which one might suppose to be