The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1843-05-26 00:00:00

LOCAL NH ilrs.

A new Orange lodge was opened in this town last night,
at which there was a very numerous attendance.
RUNCORN.—The leading gentlemen of this populous town
are about establishing a Mechanic's Institution.
ST. DAVID'S CHURCH.—\'e understand that the Rev. B,
Morgan, the new incumbent of St. David's Church in this
town, will " read himself in" on Sunday next, at eleven
o'clock in the morning ; and at half-past six o'clock in the
evening he will perform the full service in the Welsh
language.
Among the presentations at the Levee held on Wednesday
by his Royal Highness Prince Albert, as locum knew of her
Majesty, we observe the name of William Garnett, Esq.,
high sheriff of this county, who was introduced by Lord
Granville Somerset.
THE LATE AFFRAY IN MANCHESTRR.—FOUrteetI persons
who had been engaged in the late alarming outrage on the
brick-fields near Manchester, last week, and who have been
committed to Kirkdale for trial at the next assizes, arrived
here from Manchester by the railway on Wednesday morning.
THE DocEs.—Owing to the long continuance of winds
from the eastward, having varied from S.E. to N.E. for the
last three weeks, our docks are now getting thin of ships ;
but should the wind change to the westward, from the great
number of vessels due from the Southern States of America
as well as other ports, we may expect them speedily crowded.
Loss or THE " VIRGINIA PACIERT.”—The Virginia
Packet, which sailed from this port for Boston on the 9th
instant, was abandoned on the 16th, near Kinsale, in a leaky
state. She was afterwards driven into Clonakilty Bay, and
went to pieces. The crew were taken on board a schooner
called the Jane. The Cork Constitution publishes many
particulars as to the loss of this vessel, but they are incorrect
in many respects.
Trim CORN LAws.—We understand that upwards of 4,000
quarters of foreign corn have paid duty at our Custom-house
during the last fortnight, at the rate of 20s. per quarter.
This is the highest duty payable under the sew act, and only
comes into force when the price of British grain is down to
51e. per quarter. if foreigners can afford to pay 20s. per
quarter duty, and still bring their produce into competition
with British corn at 515., it is, we think, avonvincing proof
that the reduction is the scale of protection has gone quite
far enough.

Istraovismitxre ix LivEstroot.—The following public
buildings are now either in progress or will be proceeded
with immediately in this town. Some of them are on a very
extensive and magnificent scale. The Assize Courts—the
new Gaol—the Market in Gill-street—the new Workhouse
Schools at Kirkdale—the new Church in Catherine-street—
a new Baptist Chapel in Hope-street, (this is In our opinion
the neatet place of worship of which the dissenters can boast
in this town) and the new dock works with the extensive
pile of warehouses to surround them. Several erections of
great magnitude have just been completed.
ST. PETUR'S SCOTCH CHURCH.—We have already given
our opinion of the architecture of this building, which is situ-
ate in Scotland-road. The church was opened on Sunday
last, when three eloquent sermons suitable to the occasion
were preached. In the morning the church was crowded to
excess. The arrangements for ventilating and heating the
school-rooms under the church are admirably contrived, and
the provision for the intellectual ..vork in the school is, we
understand, first-rate. The instructor are to be trainers
as welt as teacherf, The former term, though not much
known in flybind, imp)iez xn iiPpur;.ant and eagoitin! di;,
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CITUAP TRIP TO LONDON...—A curious advertisement ap-
pears elsewhere of some concerts about to take place in Lon-
don during the time that the passengers by the above trip
visit the metropolis. It appears that the purchaser of a
10s. 6d. ticket, besides a rich musical treat, has a chance of
winning a splendid Piano Forte, besides various volumes of
Music. Thus a party may go to London and back for 30s.
May board and lodge there for 40s. more, and have a
chance of winning a splendid Piano for 10s. 6d. more.
What next for novelty ?
THr. DEAD ALIVE.—An elderly man, of rather shabby
appearance, was yesterday committed by Mr. Rushton to the
Borough Gaol for one month, for having obtained from a
medical gentleman half-a-crown, for the purpose of aiding
the interment of a person whom he had attended, but which
individu'al he had since ascertained was still living. 'rule
scheme was exceedingly well concocted. Three persona were
concerned, but they have not yet been arrested ; one of them
purported to be a poor joiner who bad made the coffin. Se-
veral others have, no doubt, been imposed on in the same

manner.
Tun TOILET.—A fine head of hair, " the inestimable gift
of the graces," from its influence in giving due effect and
expression to the features, has been universally sought after.
No article for this purpose has ever been favoured with such
distinguished patronage as " ROI
L.
the MAcAssAit O.
its "
the reputation of which, for beautifying and restorative
qualities, has been promulgated in all ranks of fashion and
elegance, which the high encomiums and testimonials of its
value amply corroborate ; in dressing the hair, and arranging
it into any desired form of durl or other decorative formation,
the addition of this oil is essential—it preserves the coiffure
in the heated atmosphere of the ball-room, and prevents the
relaxing effects of damp, or violent exercise.—See advt.
THE QUEEN'S BIRTH DAT.—Wednestlay being the day
set apart for the celebration of her Majesty's birth-day, the
Town-hall and public buildings, as well as many private
houses and establishments were decorated with national
flags. A holiday was given on the occasion to the pupils of
the principal schools in the town, and to those of the Colle-
giate Institution, the heads of which were mindful of the
opening expression of speech of Lord Stanley, at the dinner
given on occasion of the laying of the first stone of the build-
ing, when that distinguished nobleman said from the chair.—
" Gentlemen, when that institution, of which we have this
day laid the foundation-stone, shall be opened for its great
and important purposes, I am sure that the first secular
lesson that will be taught within its precincts will be that of
loyalty, respect, and attachment to the Sovereign of these
realms."

THE VIRGINIA MINSTRELS. —The extraordinary per-
formers now exhibiting at the Music Hall, 80ld-street, are
thus spoken of in one of the American papers :—" Among
the most curious, as well as the most pleasing musical novel-
ties lately presented to the public, is the above. The instru-
mental performance of this band is entirely original, being
composed of the usual accompaniments of a Southern cone°
medley, and played with a skill and melody not equalled by
any other four instruments that can be brought together.
Scarcely one of them has ever been published, or even heard,
in this part of the country, before. The harmony and skill
with which the banjo, violin, castinets, and tambourine are
blended by these truly original minstrels, in their Ethiopian
characters, is a redeeming feature to this species of amuse-
ment, and cannot fail of making it acceptable to the most
refined and sensitive audience.—Daily Plebian, Feb. 4, 1843.
AN OFFICER AT FAULT.—Yesterday, at the police-court,
officer 166 preferred a charge against the mate of a vessel
lying in the Salthouse Dock, for having been disorderly in
the streets. Ile however failed to substantiate the charge,
and from what the prisoner said, it appeared the officer had
taken offence at his saving, on the officer asking what vessel
lie was going on hoard of, " You 11 see directly," and taking
him to Bridewell, where, in consequence of the mildness
with which the prisoner conducted himself, combined with
his being perfectly sober, he was not booked, but was shortly
after brought back charged with striking the officer. The
prisoner denied having struck the officer, but admitted hay-
ing, through his temper being excited by being taken for the
first time into custody, called the officer an ass.—Mr. Rush-
ton said it was almost impossible for a man to preserve his
temper after being so causelessly arrested; nor could an
officer expect that after such treatment he would be very politely
treated. Mr. Rushton suspended the officer antil he should
enquire into his character.
THE APPROACHING EXHIBITION AT THE COLLEGIATE
INSTITUTION.—We were much gratified by being kindly
shewn through the exhibition-rooms of this noble institution,
on Wednesday, by Mr. Jones, the active and intelligent se-
cretary. Many paintings of great beauty and value have al-
ready been received, and placed in the long picture room or
gallery above, which is lighted from the roof, and is well
adapted for their reception. They are not, however, yet
hung up, as many others are yet to come, and we shall, there-
fore, not attempt to particularize until they are fixed, which
will be a work requiring much attention and discrimination.
The anatomical preparation room is already, nearly filled
with excellent specimens. Another loom is exclusively oc-
cupied by a very large model of Hobart Town, and a pano-
ramic view of Sydney round the walls. In the model every
house and building is distinctly represented, and harbour,
with its shipping, is shewn by real water. The statuary
room contains many fine classical figures, most of which were
recently purchased for the benefit of the pupils. One large
room is appropriated for models and patterns of vessels,
many of them regularly built as real ships. They are very
beautiful. The other rooms are becoming replete with ad-
mirable specimens of art and vertu, and the collection of ma-
chinery, in working and other models, implements, &c., will
be the largest and most interesting ever before brought to-
gether. The exhibition will be varied and unique, and while
it will reflect great credit on the contributors, will do honour
to the town at large.
THE ZOOLOGICAL GARDENS.—It is rather a curious
circumstance that whenever the proprietor of the Zoological
Carden announces a " Grand Gala Night," so sure the
night turns out a complete damper ; like a shooting corn, an
announcement of this description is a certain forerunner of
wet. On Wednesday evening, in honour of her Majesty's
birthday, Mr. Atkins had proposed his opening fete—but
the fates were unpropitious ; and whether Murphy or the
clouds were to blame, the fact of a wet day banished all
hope of an evening's enjoyment. Although towards evening
some clearing off took place, and though at least one thou-
sand persons presented themselves for admission in the full
expectation that the fireworks would be exhibited, the wet-
ness of the day prevented the necessary arrangements being
made, and Mr. Atkins was obliged to abandon his intention
of " firing." The Gardens are in charming condition ; the
beds are covered with the early spring flowers; the haw-
thorn and the lilac, with their fragrant scents,
" Load the sleepy breeze,"

and the lawns are verdant with the herbage. The animals
are in fine condition. Two tigers, male and female, are re-
markable for their beauty. Several additions have lately
been made. The performing elephant is not one of the
least curious specimens. Of the View of Amoy we may
speak in terms of the highest praise. It is one of the most
beautiful pictures of its kind we ever beheld, and for pictu-
resque and pleasing effects it is far superior to any before ex-
hibited in these Gardens. The scene represents the city of
Amoy, with its houses, forts, pagodas and gardens; the hills
at the distance are cleverly managed. On the left of the
spectacle is a fortress ; on the right a dwelling-house—while
the centre is occupied by the city itself. There are portions
of this view quite gems in their way. In fact this scene is a
happy effort of art, and is highly creditable to the designer
and painter. The effects of light and shade are really cle-
verly and capitally managed. The reflection in the water, as
seen from the doorway of the rotunda, is very pleasing. On
the elevation behind the bear pits a camera obscura has been
erected. The view of the various objects and the groups
moving about have a curious appearance. If fine on Monday
night, when the gala is to take place, great crowds will, no
doubt, assemble.
LECTURE ON HYDROPATHT.—On Wednesday evening.
an interesting lecture on hydropathy, or the water cure, was
delivered at the Music-hall, by Dr. Heathcote, author of the
hydropathic treatment of diseases. The room was well filled,
but we did not observe amongst those present any of our dis-
tinguished members of the faculty. Captain Claridge, author
of the well-known work on the subject, was called to the
chair, and opened the business in an address detailing his
connection with the system. He had himself been a martyr
to rheumatism while on the continent, and after trying vari-
ous regimens and nostrums without success, was persuaded
to go to the hydropathic establishment at Graefenburg, in
Austria, where it had been acted upon for 13 years, where by
submitting himself to the treatment laid down—the frequent
application of bandages dipped in cold water, and covered
witis dry cloths to prevent the escape of the perspiration that
ensued ; the use of the cold bath, and the copious drinking
of the element, he was effectually cured, and was now with-
out ailment. He adduced a numberof extraordinary instances
of cures of numerous diseases by the same system, in Austria,
iu other parts of the continent, and at various establishments
more recently formed in England, in which the faculty, he
regretted, were still sceptical of its safety and good effects.
He concluded by introducing Dr. Heathcote (who had vn
establishment in this town,) to the meeting; and that gen.
tleman read a long and elaborate paper on the subject, de-
tailing its origin with an Austrian peasant, named Vincent
Priestnitz, who was restricted by the government of that
country to the practice of healing by the use of cold water
only, and who had been so wonderfully successful as to es-
tablish a system, which he (Dr. H.) had no doubt would in
a few years supersede the use of drugs and medicines, which
generally went only to drive out one disease by leaving ano-
ther behind. He explained the progress of the new art, and
gave a variety of instances of its efficacy in eradicating diseases
that had resisted the prescriptions of succeeding medical men
of celebrity. Some of the cases related were astonishing,
and went to show that hydropathic treatment would eradicate,
and speedily too, fever*, rheumatism, gout, and other hitherto
obstinate and dangerous diseases ; that, in fact, it would cure
all illnesses that medicine could vanguish, and many more
that it failed to remove. He was listened to with great at-
tention throughout, and was frequently applauded. Captain
Claridge afterwards addressed the audience at considerable
length, and with some eloquence, furnishing a number of
anecdotes and instances of cure and permanent health from
the use of water alone, outwardly and inwardly, and certainly
in himself exhibited a favourable specimen of robustness and
strength, the result he assured us of abstinence from ine-
briating liquors, and the copious libation of cold spring
water. lie was also much applauded ; and at the close a vote
of thenks was given him by acclamation, and another to his
friend, Dr. Heathcote. For details of the system we roust
refer our readers to the respective pamphlets of the operator.
PICTURES OF THE OLD MASTERS.—Mr. instanley, of
Liverpool, related an anecdote, which may enlighten as well
as interest the patrons of old pictures. The high character
of Mr. Winstanley secured him from the suspicion that he
has at all exaggerated the statement; but we believe there
are many persons who could relate stories equally striking
and equally true. It is notorious that there are in England
hundreds of Titians, Vandykes, and Raphaels, the canvas
for which was manufactured in the nineteenth century ; the
impositions practised upon English buyers on the Continent
are so notorious as to have become proverbial ; and of the
8000 works of foreign masters annually imported, perhaps it
would not be much to say, ni'nety-nine out of the hundred
are forgeries, &c. Mr. Winstanley exhibited to his audience
a small picture which, from the peculiar costume, the cut of
the beard, and the expanse of forehead, looked like a portrait
of Shakspere. It was also finished in a style, and had an
appearance of age and mellowness, that would incline almost
any one to believe it a genuine picture. Some years ago, a
friend in London wrote to him, giving information that he
had picked up from some noteless vendor of heterogeneous
articles, a portrait of Shakspere, an undoubted original. Mr.
Winstanley saw the picture, approved of it, and became its
proprietor. It was the identical picture which was then be-
fore the audience. He showed it to several persons of
eminent taste, who all pronounced it an original picture. and
set upon it a high value, though they attributed it to different
masters. lie was offered very large sums of motley for it ;
which, however, he refused, on the very proper principle,
wthaagtiinfeistt were an ;
n
original alirwre not,retrait ofShakspere, such a rarity
lie had no right to take
any such amount for it as was tendered. To set the matter
at rest, he took the picture to London, where he called upon
an individual whorl he found repairing a portrait of Nell
Gwynne. This person informed him, in his peculiar way,
that he had made many portraits of Shakspere, and he had
no doubt he could tell him something respecting the one in
question. The moment the picture was placed before him,
he said, " Oh, that is my old friend." On being pressed for
an explanation, he said that it had been made by a pupil of
of fis—a
Shakspere.person
Dale
of a
ltaughtught to manufacture portraits
pair of old pictures of an
ancient gentleman and lady of the Elizabethan age. From
the costume and features they thought it might be made to
look very like Shakspere. Accordingly, under his direction,
his pupil heightened the forehead, altered the hair and beard,
and put in t few touches, which made the old man into a
Shakspere. This sort of deception, Mr, "Vi"tauleYns'llred
the ccmlPatlY, bad not baon upcommon ; And thus a pit?tflrei
for whiPts he relight tiavo had !lye but;4o4 guite,li 1.400
.
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" FIRING CIINNEYS."—No fewer than nine persons were
fined at the police-court yesterday for this offence, and eight
on the previous day, in sums varying from 2s. and costs to
10s. and costs.

PICTURES OF ADAM AND EvE.—THE DEAF AND DUMB
Scnoor..—We believe the pupils of the Deaf and Dumb
School have been kindly invited by the proprietors of these
beautiful pictures to pay them a visit this day. The children
will be in Postoffice-place about eleven o'clock, if the wea-
ther permits

THE LATE MRS. WARE,—We see with regret, in our
obituary this day, an announcement of the death of Mrs.
Ware, a volume of whose charming poems we noticed some
months ago in the Standard. Mrs. Ware was well and fa-
vourably known amongst the litErati of the United States, '
as the editress of several popular magazines.
SPANISH LANGUAGE.—We are glad to hear that there is
a probability of a Spanish class being commenced at the Col-
legiate Institution shortly, the attention of the directors hav-
ing been called to the importance of the Spanish language as
a daily increasing medium of commercial communication and
enterprize, owing to the expected throwing open of the nu-
merous ports of Europe and South America, where this lan-
guage is chiefly spoken, to the importation of British produce.
SOUTH CHURCH or ENGLAND SCHOOL—An examination
of the children in the South Church of England School took
place yesterday. It was conducted by the Rev. H. H. Hig-
gins, curate of St. Bride's, and the clerical inspector of the
School. The time of seven o'clock in the evening was chosen
for the purpose. in order that the parents of the children
might attend. The answering of the classes, together with
their neat and orderly appearance, much gratified those who
were present.

THE LATE THEATRE ROYAL COMPANY.—The members
of the company attached to the Theatre Royal who have by
the sudden closing of that establishment been thrown into
considerable embarrassments, coupled with the fact that from
the extreme unprofitableness of the season, they have not
received there full salaries for some time past, are about to
have two nights performances at the Amphitheatre, by the
kind permission of Mrs. Stebbing and Mr. Hillier, (who is
at present occupying it with Ducrow's Company.) Mr.
Hillier, we have been informed, has given the assistance
gratuitously of his establishment to assist them in procuring
a good attendance. We cannot but think that this is an act
of generosity and kindness towards his theatrical brethren
that reflects great credit upon him. That on these occasions
a considerable muster of the friends of the drama will be
made, we cannot doubt. Looking at the number of persons
dependant on the Theatre Royal thus throw❑ out of employ,
(many of them without the means of earning a subsistence,)
we do think that those who have entertained an ill feeling
towards the Theatre Royal, and who have declared so pub-
licly their distaste towards it, might unbend a little and come
forward to help not merely o❑e or two individuals, but some
50 or 60, many of whom have large families dependent upon
them for support. The sudden closing of the theatre has
thrown numbers—and it is impossible to conceal it—into
embarrassments that a little liberality on the part of the pub-
lic will enable them to brush away. The entertainments will
be of a novel character, and every exertion will be used to
provide plenty of entertainment for those who give their
support. We refer to the advertisernedt, which appears
elsewhere.

TO CORRESPONDENTS.

One or two letters we are obliged to " hold over."

We have received lOs 6d. from "T. R Govett, Magdalen
Hall, Oxford," for the M`Neile testimonial, and the like
sum from " A Poor Protestant."
In reply to a correspondent at Manchester, we need only
say that he will perceive, on perusing an advertisement in
our columns of to-day, that one of the return " cheap"
trains is fixed to leave London on a Monday, so that the
good folks of Manchester will be enabled to arrive in the
latter town, in time for the market on the following day.

WOOLTON FLORAL AND HORTICULTURAL
MEETING.

The first Woolton meeting for the year (for the show of
Tulips, Plants, Fruits, Vegetables, &c.) took place yesterday
afternoon, in a spacious marquee, near the Church, in that
delightful village ; and the exhibition surpassed all former
occasions i❑ the variety and excellence of the specimens pro-
duced. The early part of the day was rather unfavourable,
as rain began to fall heavily about one o'clock, and continued
till after two, the hour of opening. Some showers also fell
afterwards ; and the attendance, particularly of ladies (who
are, after all, the flower of flowers), was consequently some-
what reduced. About three, however, it faired up, and the
sun shone cheerfully forth upon the surrounding landscape,
and induced many parties who had previously almost aban-
doned all idea of being present, to make their way to the
tent, which was shortly afterwards filled with fashionable
groups of " the fair and free," both of the locality and the
town. Amongst them we noticed Henry Ashton, Esq., of
Wootton Wood, and family ; Mrs. Joseph Ashton, of Wool-
ton Hall ; the Misses Williams, of Wood-lane; Mrs. Thos.
Foster, of Woolton-hill ; Walter Clarke, Esq. ; Captain
Brown, R.N.; Mrs. Shand, Springwood, and party ; Mrs.
John Crossthwaite, Woolton-hill ; the Rev. A. J. Douglas,
of Childwall ; Wm. Gilgeous, Esq., Belle-vale ; the Rev.
S. J. Phillips, Woolton Priory; Mr. J. T. Lamb, (who has
long effectually interested himself in these meetings,) and
many others. The judges were Mr. Todd, of Manchester;
Mr. Smith, of Higlifield ; Mr. Morton, of Calderstones ;
Mr. Murray, of the Botanic Gardens ; and Mr. Pownall, of
the Hazles ; and their awards appeared to give universal
satisfaction. The Woolton new military band was in atten-
dance, in handsome uniform, and enlivened the meeting by
playing choice airs in a tent behind.

The tent was decorated with plants, flowers, and ever-
greens, the posts being festooned, and a handsome crown
forming the principal ornament at the further end. The
show excelled the former Wootton exhibitions, more parti-
cularly in the baskets of plants, which were most gorgeous,
and admirably disposed. There were also many superb ex-
otics, and the geraniums were, as a whole, of extraordinary
beauty of leaf and bloom. The fruits and vegetables were
also extraordinary for the season of the year.
A stove plant, the Glauxinia Rubrum, recently introduced
into this part of the country--a splendid specimen, with red
flowers and rich velvetty leaves—obtained the first prize, for
Mrs. Foster. This plant is of the same species as the fox-
glove. Some fine cut Peeonies, from Mr. Rawson's garden,
carried off the two first prizes for that flower. We noticed
a hardy shrub, the Clematis Saboldtii, supported by baloon-
shaped wire-work, which was much admired. The Cape
Heaths were admirable, particularly those of Mr. Alison
and Mr. Joseph Ashton. Passing on we came to the vege-
tables, which were good for the season, particularly rhubarb.
A fine white kind, from Mrs. Foster's, obtained one of the
prizes. Mushrooms were abundant and fine—on one dish
five that had grown together. The fruits were excellent for
the time of the year, particularly the apples, of which there
was a prime dish sent by Mr. Lace. The geraniums oc-
cupied nearly the whole of one side of the tent—some of
them, but not the best specimens, being upwards of five feet
in height, and forming immense bushes, rich with flowers.
Messrs. T. Davies and Co., of Wavertree Nursery, were the
most successful competitors in this department. The centre
table, running the length of the tent, was resplendent with
plants and flowers of the choicest kind. We noticed a fine
specimen of the Cerus Grandiflora Rubra, a new plant, from
Messrs. Davies, \Vavertree. The judges, on the Bard which
they appended to it, had written, " In the opinion of the
judges, this is the finest hybrid yet produced." There were
some excellent Cinerarias, distinct varieties ; also a gorgeous
Clematis Azurea Grandiflora. The third prize for green-
house plants—the Tropioluw Tricolorum—was much ad-
mired. Here, too, was a curious specimen of the Irish
Shamrock, with three forms and five leaves, dark in the
centre—of course a monstrosity. The Calceolarias, distinct
varieties, were fine specimens ; one from Mr. H. Ashton
was considered a great beauty. In Orchideous plants Mrs.
Joseph Ashton and Mr. R. Alison were again highly suc-
cessful. The latter also showed a considerable number of
handsome baskets of cut flowers, and obtained extra prizes.
A splendid specimen of the Azalea Rosins, about five feet in
height, and full of flower, obtained the first greenhouse plant
prize. Mr. H. Ashton showed many fine plants and baskets
of flowers.

The Roses were perhaps the finest flowers, considering all
things, at the show. There were three fine stands of dis-
tinct varieties ; and Mrs. J. Ashton obtained the first prize,
and Mr. R. Alison the second and third. But we have not
room further to particularise. Suffice it to say that the
show was, o❑ the whole, demonstrative of increasing taste
and improvement in the cultivators, in a locality, too, which
has long been celebrated for its advancement iu floriculture.
'We were much indebted to the secretary, to some of the
stewards, and other gentlemen, for their polite attention at
the show, which, notwithstanding the weather, went off with
great eclat.

The following is a list of the prizes :
GREENHOUSE PLANTS IN FLOWER.—First Prize, Mr.
Ashton; second prize, Mr Ashton; third, and also extra prize,
Mrs. Foster.
ASPARAGUS.—First prize, Mrs. Foster.
FRENCH BEANS.—First, Mrs. Ashton; second, William
Rothcram, Esq.
BEST CAULIFLOWERS.—MrS. Ashton.
CABBAGES.—Best brace, Thomas Rawson, Esq.
TURNIPS.—Best Ditto, t Ashton. Esq.
CUCUMBEns.--First prise, NI r.T.Wainwright ; second, Mr.
R. Alison ; Third, Mr. W. Rotheram.
LITTUCE.—Mr. W. ItOtheraM.
CURLED PARSLEY.—Mrs. Ashton.
POTATOES.--Mrs. Ashton.
EARLY DITTO.—FI. Ashton, Esq., Ist ; Mr. Alison, 2d.
MUSHROOMS.—John Crosthwaite, Esq.
RHUBARII.—R. Rawson, Esq. Ist ; Mrs. Foster, 2d ; T. W.
Rathhoue, Esq., 3d.
AUTUMN ONIONS.—T. Rawson, Esq.
BLACK GRAPES.—First and second, S. J. Phillips, Esq.
APPLES.—A. Lace, Esq. ; extra prize, A. Lace, Esq.
PE A RS.—Ditto.

GOOSERERRIESt—Mr.Phythian, Ist; R. Alison, Esq. 2d.
CURRANTS.—T. Rawson, Esq., Ist ;R. Alison, Esq. 2d,
BEST STOVE PLANT PLOWER.—Mrs. Foster, Ist; Mrs.
Ashton, 2d and 3d.
Etticag.-ISt, R. Alison, Esq.; 2d, Mrs. Ashton; 3d,
Messrs. T. Davies and Co.
BEST DEVICE OF FLOWERS.—Ii. Ashton, Esq.
BASKET OF CUT FLOWEII.S.-I{. Alison, Excl.
BASKET OF PLANTS.—Mrs. Foster, Ist ; Mrs. Ashton,
2d.

BEST THREE CALCEOLARIES.-IStt Mrs. Ashton; 2d, I
Ashton, Esq.

BEST Tw PANSIES.—Wm. Rotherham, Esq. Ist an,
2d. prizes.

OitCHIDEOLTS PLANTS.—ht, R. Alison, Esq.; 2d, Mrs
Ashton.

Six Rosas.—lst, Mrs. Ashton ; 2d, R. Alison, Esq.
POENUYS.—Thomas Rawson, Ist and 2d prizes.
CINARARIA3.—Mrs. Ashton, Ist ; R. Alison, 2d.
HARDY SHRUB IN FLOWER.—R. Alison, Esq.
Six TULIPS.-Ist, Mr. Winward ; feather bazaare, byblo-
mia, feathered rose, flamed rose, and flamed bazarre—the
same gentleman.

A variety of extra prizes were also given for choice flow-
ers, baskets of plants, &c., which were shared by several of
the above named parties, also by R. Proctor, Esq. Mr.
Whalley, &c. ,
CuTTAGE PexzEs.—Vegetables, Ist and 2d prizes, Mr.
Molyneux; Ist Window Plant, ditto; 2d, Mr. Isaac Marsh.
SWEEPSTAKES FOIL CIiCUMBICILS.--Mr. Jno. Molyneux.
In the evening, a number of gentlemen connected with,
or interested in, the society met at Mrs. Turner's, the Grapes
Inn, in the village, and presented to Mr. James T. Lamb,
surgeon, who had been their faithful and indefatigable secre-
tary for three years, and had been highly instrumental in
establishing it, with a handsome gold watch, bearing a suit-
able and highly complimentary inscription. Mr. Lamb
returned thanks in an able and affecting manner. The pre-
sent secretary is Mr. Yearsley.
During the afternoon the village was enlivened by the
presence of " honest men and bonny lanes from the rural
districts in the neighbourhood, many of whom were hospi-
tably entertained at Mr. Blunt's " New Hotel," and at
Mrs. Turner's. The evening was delightfully sunny, with
a balmy atmosphere, but, in accordance with country custom,
the festivity, if we may so call it, closed with the setting of
the sun.

semerminuruxame^camer
FATAL ACCIDENT.—oram
A. on of Mr. Bentley, the publisher
was unfortunately killed on Sunday last. One of the chil-
dren, a girl, aged nine, was standing ou the landing outside
the diniug•room door, when she saw her brother fall from
the banisters, at the top of the house, and extended her arms,
hoping to catch him in his descent. Nor one saw the de-
ceased get over the banisters, but there was no doubt that he
as witness had side() learned that he was in tho habit of
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COUNCIL MEETING.-NEW BOROUGH GAOL.

A special meeting of the Council was held on Wednesday,
in the Town-hall, for the purpose of considering the pro-

priety of confirming a report of the Finance Committee,

which recommended that the Wavertree Hall estate should

be purchased from the trustees of the late John Blackburne,
Esq., as a site for the intended new borough gaol, for the

sum of £lO,OOO. The INlArott presided.
The DEPUTY TOWN-CLERK read the proceedings of the
Finance Committee on this subject, which set forth that the
\Vavertree Hall estate, consisting of eighteen acres and six

perches, had been offered to the corporation for the sum of
£lO,OOO ; that the tender was accepted subject to the ap-
proval of the council ; and that Major Jebb, who had in-

pected all the sites offered, was of opinion that this was
decidedly the most eligible. The Surveyor had, it appeared,
reported to the committee that the levels showed a sufficient

for drainage.
Mr. G. H. LAWRENCE, in moving, the confirmation of the

report, said it would not be altogether useless to remind the
council of the actual position in which they were placed, and
o( the necessity which there was for building a gaol—that
from the year 1t,32 to this date the number of persons under

their charge had been nearly doubled—that 'the whole re-
sponsibility of providing adequate room in the gaol rested
upon the shoulders of the council and upon their's alone.
Great, indeed, was the responsibility of those who knew the

evils of a crowded gaol, and yet hesitated aad neglected to

apply a sufficient remedy. This subject was brought before
the council last summer, by the crowded state in which the

gaol then was. This was in October. The question was
not whether they should enlarge the present gaol by adding
wings, or at once build a new gaol. The Finance Committee
would have wished, notwithstanding they had bare accommo-
dation within the walls of the gaol, and they were desirous
of avoiding so heavy an outlay as a new gaol would incur,
because they thought they might wait till the new model prison
at Pentonville had been tried. But the secretary of state
would not allow delay ; and the only alternative in October
was whether they would add new wings to the old gaol, or
build a new one entirely. The council decided upon the lat-
ter alternative, and the Finance Committee's instructions
were to carry out the views of the council with regard to a
new site, a task which had not bee❑ so easy as they at first
supposed. There had been some difficulty in obtaining a
site. They advertised, inviting the landowners of the neigh-
bourhood to offer their land, the result of which was that se-
veral offers of land were brought within reach, many of
which were ultimately refused, not on account of their ex-
pense but on account of their unsuitableness in several re-
spects. For instance, those near the Old Swan or that di-
rection were too far off. The land at Kirkdale, belonging to
the Earl of Derby, which contained the requisite quantity of
square yards, but the shape was not fit. Mr. Lawrence then
showed that none but the site selected possessed all the
requisites ; and having replied to the objections urged against
it by some parties in the neighbourhood, he concluded by
moving the resolution.
Mr. Coo PEEL seconded the motion.

Sir ThomAs BRAN CKER supported the motion, and poin-
ted out that an improvement of great importance would he
effected in consequence of an intention to direct part of the
Wavertree road so as to prevent the railroad from crossing
it, when by the purchase of a very small piece of land
they would have the important priviledge of taking their
prisoners direct from the railway into the gaol yard, so that
the nuisance so much apprehended, of seeing the prisoners
and their visitors would be abated. The site had the entire
approval of Major Jebb, who the moment he saw it, said
" this is the place for a gaol!"

Mr. PARKER.—Have you not, Mr. Mayor, a memorial
from the inhabitants of West Derby ?
The MAYOR.—No---I have one from the proprietors of
the Botanic Gardens, which it will perhaps be proper to read
at this juncture. _

The MAYOR read the memorial in question, from which it
from which it appeared that the committee apprehended
that the erection of the gaol would injure their property.
Mr. G. H. LAWRENCE would like to put it to the Council
what possible injury the gaol could do to the Botanic Gar-
dens.

Mr. HODGSON thought it would be well if Major Jebb's
letter were laid before the Council. He considered the site
a very desirable one. _

LAWRENCE read the remarks of Major Jebb, from
which it appeared to be the opinion of that gentleman that
the land woald be easily drained, and that the stream of
water in the vicinity could be easily diverted and made avail-
able for prison purposes. _

Mr. Aid. EARLE.said he did not mean to offer any opposition
to the motion, as be thought it impossible to injure the con-
tiguous property more than it was already by the railway. He
confessed that when he first heard of the proposal he was
greatly surprised, as the land was low and damp, marshy all
the way down to the river, with a sluggish brook running ,
through it. Those who lived in the vicinity said a distinct
fug could be seen in damp weather rising all over the surface.
He did not speak because of his family property in the
vicinity, but he was doubtful of the practicability of effectually
draining the land. He could not see how it could be done
without carrying a drain through the land of Mr. Leigh,
through their own lands and that of the Earl of Sefton, all
the way down to the river. He hoped, however, if the gaol
were built, that there would be a reception-room for the
ladies and gentlemen who want to visit their friends in the
gaol, as it was a great nuisance to see them waiting in the
prison.
The MAYOR said, the plan included a room of this des-
cription alluded to.
Mr. G. H. LAWRENCE said he had lived 25 years in the
house, and had never heard of its being damp.
Mr. BLACKBURN hoped the drainage would have full con-
sideration, as, in land so low, the subject was of great im-
portance, he thought Kirk dale offered a much more eligible
situation ; the site pointed cut there was on a bill, and had
the benefit of a plentiful snpply of fresh air. The damage
to the neighbourhood ought not to be considered, but he
might mention that there was a large gaol already at Kirk-
dale, so that the neighbourhood there could not suffer.
Mr. JOHN HoLir ES said the Surveyor had reported that the
land at Wavertree-hall would be easily drained. As to the
land at Kirkdale they could not get it at any reasonable
price.
Mr. EVANS said the difference in the price would be suf-
ficient to pay for the draininga of theland four times over.
Mr. JoHN SHAW LEIGH said they would not have the
power to drain it, as he considered his land would be ruined
by the measure, and he would not allow them to come one
inch within his property.
Mr. EARLE said, so far as he was concerned, and he could
speak for the members of his family, he should be most
happy to grant every facility for the drainage of the land ; his
only fear was that it could not he done effectually.
Mr. BLACKBURN adverted to the lowness of some of the
land, and expressed his opinion that it could not be properly
drained.
Mr. JOHN SHAW LEIGH : I hold the key of it however.
Mr. BosHELL could see no difficulty in draining the land.
The surface was most favourable, consisting, first, of about
two feet of soil, next, about the same depth of clay, about an
epual depth of sand, and then the solid rock. It was con-
tended that the property would be injured, from which it
appeared that gentlemen had chosen to build mansions about
the place, which offered a sufficient answer to the objections
on the score of salubrity.
Mr. EARLE said the only mansion in the immediate neighs
bourhood was Wavertree hall.
Mr. NORTH said when the site was first named to him it
struck him as the most ineligible that could be chosen. He
had spoken with Mr. Cunningham on the subject, and the
opinion of that intelligent and experienced gentleman was,
that it could never be drained. Mr. North proceeded to urge
as objections to the site, that it would be improper to place
a gaol on the only spot in the vicinity which was not visited
by the sea breeze ; that Mr. Leigh's land would be injured
and that it was possible the latter would be laid out in brick-
fields.
Mr. BLACKBURN again urged the superior eligibility of
Lord Derby's land, at Kirkdale.
Sir TEIOMAS BRANCKER said, Lord Derby's land was not
of the proper shape, nor was it of the proper dimensions.
The committee had been pressed by the government arid the
magistrates, and they had sought in all directions without
finding any land so proper for the purpose as this.
Mr. PA RKER wished to hear what other situations had
been offered beside that recommended.
Mr. LAWRENCE read a list of the situations inspected,
including property belonging to the Earl of Derby, J. S.
Leigh, Mr. Rigby, Mr. Faulkner, and others.
Mr. THOMPSON was desirous that the Surveyor should be
called in and his opinion taken.
Mr. EARLE said, lie had been of opinion from the first that
Major Jebb ought to have been present at this deliberation.
Mr. PARKER moved, as an amendment, that the purchase
of the Wavertree Hall estate for the site of a prison, he re-
ferred back for further consideration, and the report of the
Finance Committee.
Mr. SHEPPARD strenuously advocated the posponement
of the decision of the council relative to the fixing of the site
for the new gaol, until more information could be obtained
touching the sewerage of the land at Wavertree-hall. He
further recommended that the site for the new gaol should
be fixed, if at all possible, at Kirkdale, alleging that it was a
more desirable situation for such a building, owing to the
salubrious breeze from the river than Wavertree-hall ; that
the health of the prisoners must be maturely considered, par-
ticularly those of debtors, who were frequently incarcerated
not from any faults of their own, but owing to unforeseen
misfortunes.
Several members exclaimed--" A sufficient quantity of
land cannot be obtained at Kirkdale."
Mr. SHEPPARD, in continuation.—Then try and make
another attempt to procure the land as near as possible to
Kirkdale. At all events, let the council pause ere it decides
upon the site at Wavertree-hall, until further information
can be obtained about the sewerage.
Mr. PRIESTLEY stated his objections to the proposed site.
Several members having expressed a wish that the sur-
veyor should be called in,
Mr. LLOYD said he thought it would be wrong to call in
an officer and question him so that his answers should go be-
fore the public.
The MAYOR said he could see no objection whatever to
such a course, and Mr. Franklin was accordingly called in.
Mr. FRANKLIN, in reply to questions put to him by mem-
bers of the council, said there was in the land a fall of 13
feet, which would be sufficient for all purposes. 1 here would
be a fall of 10 feet from the lowest part of the foundation of
the gaol to the level of the brook ; he had no doubt that the
fall was sufficient to enable them to accomplish the drainage
effectually ; the nature of the soil was very favourable ; he
(the surveyor) had taken a level of 150 yards of the flattest
part of the land, and he found in that 150 yards a fall of 3i
feet and the fall seemed to be regular farther on.
Mr. Franklin having retired,
Mr. Alderman EVANS said the question now had resolved
itself into one of drainage, and he contended that was entirely
decided. With regard to the neighbourhood, people ought
to reflect it was the vast increase of Liverpool that had given
a household value to mere farming land ; and those who re-
ceived the value upon the one hand ought not to shrink from
the inconvenience which arose from the enlargement of the
town upon the other. But what astonished and grieved him,
was to hear the sentiments uttered by a gentleman who had
been honoured with the mayoralty of Liverpool, who declared
—be (Mr. Evans) could give it no other language than it was
out of spite—he could refuse the drainage going through his
land.
J. S. Leron.—lf I can prevent by that I would.
Mr. Alderman EVANS.—Now, he (Mr. Evans) would say,
(Mif that gentleman had to coins before the council again, if he
r. Evans) were alone in the place he would rise up
against
after(him Mr. Leigh) holding
t sort. any place of honour in the town,
Mr. J. S. LEIGH.-1 have done with it.
Mr. Alderman EVANS.-1101.1 admirably In contrast was
the declaration of another exm
facilitya yo rthwhroo
hhiadd, stated he
should be happy to give every
Mr. J. S. LEIGH explained, he made the declaration more
in terrorem than in reality.
Mr. Alderman EVANS.—That was exceedingly professional
like,—(laughter)—and it was not the first thing of the kind
he had seen from the predominance of professional men
there. Mr. Evans then contended that the purchase of this
property ought to be made, on the ground that it was very
heap.
Mr. G. H. LAWRENCE read against the memorial, from
from some of the inhabitants of West Derby Ward.
Mr. AIKIN pointed out the advantages of inquiry into the
management of gaols, and renewed his arguments on the
propriety of providing a hulk for
juvenile offenders. Mr.
Aikin was about to
move for a committee, when he was re-
• I d that he was mit of order.
elm( e
Mr, TußsiEtt supported the original motion.
Mr, TuotysoN eq9ten4e4i At 501113 length, that Clip site
40100 pot tic drAir;ed,
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?..01,=,! OR!: kilo 4130444 whp.44 tilt my

perty was offered for sale, would be likely to withdraw fr°l3l
their bargain if the question was ()striped.
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oa
fp ptehaer eedo that
Council.
e land was ppurchased subject to the 6'3"
The amendment was put, with the following result .
_c
For the AmendmentMessrr. Shand, Hodgson, Jr.,7,
Holmes, Blackburn Thompson, Edwards, North, g• P°
mes, Aikin, Priestly, Royden, Lloyd, Parker, Leigh, Sher
pard, and Earle.
Against the Amendment—Messrs. Shaw',
Thornhill, Sands, J. Holmes, Wd El shell, Rigby',
Cooper, 'oo , u c_ith.
Kilsn - , n
6W —faSSey, H. Lawrence. Lace, Trotman, ..,,
Hou Holt, Now
ghton, (Alderman), Turner, Freme, T.
Evans, Chilton,
For the Amendment 16—against it 24—Majority S. ~..i.
The original motion wasand•carried without a that.
put
sion Houghton,

WATER BILL
The MAYOR read a THE
communication .
from Mr. Deolfe'thina
11.4ondon, in which it was stated that the committee 0, .La
ouse of Commons had resolved that the preamble O.E.:"_.
.bill was proved. The only matter remaining Moroconsul
„Pk
.
tion was the distances at which the wells we t be t.e:
The letter inclosed the following resolutions of the cotncrut"rt is
ht.—That it is the opinion of the committee,
essentialt that an additional supply of water should betiajf'for,d,oecoi.
of
the town of Liverpool, to be applied to the extingut.Ociiiii:
tifofictrefs and certain other public objects, and to be kePL
rom the supply domestic purposes. f salt
2rid.—That evils are tincident to the employmen of,..es,
water generally, and exclusively to the extinguishing
.;1' to
which it appears to the committee desirable, if I,°"lb '
avoid incurring.available
3rd.—That an additional supply of fresh water, .„
and sufficient for the prompt and effectual extinction of tl!';:
aond be best afforded by laying down a new system of tbuettrilis
larger in dimensions than those generally used ally
Harrington Company, which mains shall be kept con
charged.
The council separated at one o'clock.
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