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The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1844-04-09

• FOREIGN AND COLONIAL.

THE UNITED STATES.

By the packet-ship Montezuma, Captain Lowber, we
Dave received New York papers from the 12th to the 18 h
❑it. inclusive. The Montezuma arrived off Holyht ad on
Friday afternoon, but owing to the contrary winds did
nor reach tr e rive until the afternoon of Saturday.
The intelligence i r inter: sting. On the Bth ult. a new
tariff bill was laid before the House of Representatives
from the Committee of Ways and Means. By this mea-
sure it is proposed that the maximum duty on imports
shall be 30 per cent. until the Ist of September, 1845, and
afterwards 25 per cent., arid that the valuation shall be
the cost and charge at the place of exportalion. The du-
ties not fixed by the new bill are to be the same as 1842.
The debate on the Oregon territory is still continued. It
presents no remarkable feature. _ _ .

The Hon. John C. Calhoun had been nominated by the
President Secretary of State, and his nomination had been
unanimously confirmed by the Senate. It was confidently
expected he would accept the appointment. Mr. J. Y.
Mason had been confirmed Secretary of the Navy in the
Senate.
The democratic convention at Harrisburgh, Pennsylva-
nia, had declared their choice for the Presidency to have
fallen on Van Buren, and for the Vice-presidency on Co-
lonel Johnson, while the Whig Members of the New Jer-
sey legislature had nominated the Hon. T. Freelinghaysen
for the latter office.
Much disappointment had been experienced at several
state legislatures having adjourned without having accom-
plished anything to restore their credit or to provide the
means of paying the interest on their debts.
It is stated that the young man condemned to death for
aiding the escape of a female slave has had his sentence
commuted to a public whipping.
State stocks had declined. United States Sixes are
quoted at 1154, being a decline on former quotations.
There had been a fair amount of business transacted in
sterling bills, at 1074 to 108, closing at the latter rate.
The following review of the New York cotton market
is for the week ending the 16th ultimo :—" The sales of
cotton this week ending last evening embrace about 10,750
bales, of which 5.600 were Upland and Florida at 74 to 81
for ordinary to middling, 84 to 9 for middling fair to fair,
and 91 to 94 cents for good fair; and 5,150 bales Mobile
and New Orleans at 74 to 81 for ordinary to middling, 84
to 94 for middling fair to fair, and 94 to 114 cents for good
fair to fine. The arrivals during the same period were
22,677 bales. Prices, as compared with those of this day
week, are full is cent lower, and we alter our quotations
in accordance.

:ATION.

N. 0. and Mobile
7i to • 71

7i to 74
8 to 8+

S to 8i
9_ to
_94-

91 to 10

11- to 114
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1844-04-09

SALFORD CATT!„E MARKET, APRIL 3.
Nye have had another very tine show of Beasts a. d Sheep to-
day and the quart ty for the se ison. very superior. For good
Beef and Mutton the demand was fair. and reached last
currency whilst inferior most again be noted the turn lower.
A few ordinary Beasts and sheep unsold.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1844-04-09

BASS AND CO.'S INDIA PALE ALE.

INDIA PALE, MILD, and STRONG
BURTON ALES.
LIVERPOOL STORES, IRONMONGER-LANE.

G. LYON AND CO., Agents.
LYON and Co. having been appointed AGENTS
kit • for the SALE of

REID AND CO.'S LONDON PORTER,
in Liverpool and the Npighbourhood, the Trade are re-
spectfully informed, that a large STOCK is kept of each
quality for Home 114 and Exportation, at their STORES,
Ironmonger-lane, where Orders will be received and
punctually attended to.

CROSSE & METGE, Wholesale ALE and PORTER
•—./ MERCHANTS, 33, WATER-STREET, Liverpool.
LIST OF PRICES :
IN WOOD. IN BOTTLE—PER DOZEN.
Hf. Br[. Qr. Brt. Quarts. Pints.
Dublin Porter ..255. 13s. 6d. Dublin Porter.. 4s. 6d. 2s. 6d.
Drogheda Ale . 255. I3s 6d. Drogheda Ale.. 4s. od. 2s. 6d.
Ditto Plain Ale.. 2os. 1 is. 6d. Scotch Ale ....6s. Od. 3s. od.
Scotch Ale ....335. Burton A1e.... 6s. od. 3s. Od.
Burton Ale .. 28s. , East India Ale..6s. od. 3s. td.
East India Ale .. 28s. Al'oa Table Beer2s.lod.
Trueman, Banbury, and Co.'s London Double) 6s. 6d. 3s. 6d.
Stout Porter -
PAYMENT—CASH.
A liberal Allowance to the Trade.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1844-04-09

EDUCATION COMMITTEE.

From the proceedings of the Education Committee, it
appeared that the average attendance at the schools from
the 28th of February to the 27th of March was as
follows :
_____

..._ _
NORTH. SOUTH.
Boys
Girls.
Infants

602 476
The numbers on the books were :—North, 754 ; South,
617.

OBSERVATORY COMMITTEE.

After the proceedings of the Observatory Committee
had been read, a memorial was presented from several of
the watchmakers and chronometer makers of the town, in
which they stated that their attention had been called to a
report of the last meeting of the council, from which it
appeared that chronometers were to be ratel at the Ob-
servatory for captains of ships at a small charge. This
they considered would be unjust to the trade, as they had
gone to expense in obtaining a correct rating of time, and
as they had heavy rents and taxes to pay. They contend-
ed that such competition would be ruinous ; and they
prayed the council to prevent any such attempt being
made.
Mr. LLOYD said it was well known that the watch ma-
nufacturers of this country were much interfered with by
those of France and Switzerland, and that the council
ought to exercise particular caution in dealing with them.
Mr. AIKIN paid his great object was to make the obser.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1844-04-09

CLERICAL NEWS.

The Very Rev. the Chancellor of the Diocese of Clog_
her, Dr. Storey, died on Sunday se'nnight, at Corvick, in
his 80th year.

The Bishop elect of Newfoundland (the Rev., E. Field)
will leave London for his distant diocese early in the next
month.

LIBERAL BENEFACTIONS.—Mrs. Anne Orred has
most liberally intimated to the committee appointed to
receive subscriptions for the building of a new parish
church, in Runcorn, her intention of giving the munifi-
cent sum of £BOO towards the fund required for its erec.
tion ; this donation, with the sum of £3OO each from Lord
Francis Egerton and Sir Richard Brooke, Bart. consti-
tutes one-fourth of the amount specified in Mr. Salvin's
estimate.

COPPER ORE.—Copper mining in Cornwall is of com-
paratively recent origin. The mines in that country were,
at nn remote period, worked only for tin, the copper ore
being considered as useless, and consequently thrown
aside. A singular confirmation of this has just occurred,
in widening the road in the neighbourhood of Chacewater.
The contractor, in removing the old hedges, (boundary
walls, we suppose,) perceived, among the stones of which
they were composed, a considerable number that contained
copper, and has actually selected from them several tons
of copper ore. These ~.tones had, no doubt, been raised
by miners in search of tin, at a period when their value
was not known, and used as materials for constructing
the hedges in which they were found.— West Briton.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1844-04-09

TO CORRESPONDENTS.

In our report last Tu,sclay of the case of White v. Sharp, tried
on the preceding day at he assizes, we omitted to say that the
judge gave the defendunt's counsel liberty to move the court
to enter a nonsuit on the point raised I,y him.
Tne des re, expres-ed by our corresporldent Justice," of a half
holiday being accorded to the merchant's clerks of this town,
is one in which we fully sympathize, arid which we think
oughi Labe granted. But he is is reckoning entirely without
his host if he imagines that the example is likely to be set by
the Anti Monop y p ity. The love of tyranny is too deeply
engrafted in the heart of liberalism to allow the members of
that party to relax the hold which they have upon those in
subordination to them. With respect to another portion of
his remarks, does our correspondent not know that the mer-
chant, who has been a clerk himself, is generally more ex-
acting than one who has not, upon the same p inciple that
commissioned officers who have risen from the ranks are the
greatest marbincts ?
" 1.-ticus." We should gladly insert the excellent remarks of
"A Constant R« ader" upon the letter which appeared lately
in our Saturday's contemp racy, under the above signature.
We do not w sh, however, to be involv d in a controversy
(which would doubtless be the effect of our insertion of his
communication) upon a subject for which the culumns of a
newspaper are scarcely a fitting medium.
SOUND PRINCIPLE. The entiments of these lines are good,
but they w uld be better in a pros.! dress.
A Friend to Consistency is assured that men live after being
bespattered by the nlackguardism of the popish Mercury.
The reviler is beneath notice. Let him rail his full.
WRITE V. SHARP.—The facts of this case, as furnished us by
" Fair Play," in reply to the p itagrai h in the Mail upon the
sribject of this trial, might furnish a ground for a motion for
ane.. trial, but we do not see how we could publish them
upon anonymous autliortty,' and he ought to apply to the
paper which made the mistake,
Tax COMECIES.—We cannot inform our correspondent
" Neutral" why the parties, who have offered this prize of
.W5OO. do not put the cont. ibutors " out of th,.ir mi sery:" or
when they intend to murder the many anxious hopes which
must he entertained. Perhaps some of them will find that
their fate has come upon them quite soon enough, if even it
be deferred for months to come.
"UNCLE SAM'S PECULIARITIES."—We have hastily perused
this entertaining work, but are compelled to postpone our no-
tice of it until next week.
Elm) 7Liberpool otanbarb.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1844-04-09

t hi:au 5.

Has a considerable portion of her erirgo eNnaged, and
will be inmptlirifell, devintchec!.
For HONG KONG,
The fine river. twilt 11 qua
p4-1/11— r ALBERT EDWARD,
JAMES WHITE, Commander ;
A 1 ; 327 tons register; and coppered ; sails remarkably
fast; presents an eligible conveyance for goods, and has
superior accommodations for passengers.—For terms of
freight or passage apply to Messrs. TAYLOR, POTTER,
and Co., Merchants, or to
W. N. MOORE and BROTHER,
4, India Buildings.

Has a considerable portion of her cargo engaged, and
will have immediate despatch.
For CALCUT rA,
AO% The fine river-built Ship
0.1t41411 QUEEN OF ENGLAND,
, Commander ;
A 1 ; 538 tons register, and coppered ; sails remarkably
fast ; offers an excellent opportunity for goods, an has
first-rate accommodations for passengers.—For terms of
freight or passage apply to Messrs. TAYLOR, POTTER,
and Co., Merchants, or to
W. N. MOORE and BROTHER,
4. India Buildings.

Now loading.—A large portion of her cargo being
already engaged, will have quick despatch.
For CALCUTTA,
The fine first-class British-built Barque
BROAD OAK,
Captain M'Co Y ;
Burthen 274 tons ; newly coppered ; a remarkably fast
sailer, and in every respect a very superior conveyance :
lying in the Prince's Dock.—For terms of freight, &c.
apply to ASHLEY BROTHERS.

Having many goods engaged and now going on board,
will be despatched about the 16th instant, and war-
ranted first vessel, or forfeit freight, and the only
vessel loading.
For SINCAPORE, direct.
``_•
The fine English-built Brig ARETA,
Captain H. BACON ;
A 1 at Lloyd's; 210 tons; newly coppered, and
sails remarkably fast.—For terms, &c. apply on board,
north-east corner Prince's Dock, or to
W. and J. TYRER.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1844-04-09

validity of the mortgage for £4,000 upon certain properry
at Egremont, which Mortgage was executed by the hauk-
rupt to the trustees in question in Fea. 1841. The
tiffs alleged that there was no consideration given to the
mortgage, and that the whole was a fraudulent and eobu-
sive scheme,—fraudulent at common law, and feanduleiit
within the statutes regulating bankruptcy,—to defeat the
general body of creditors, The bankrupt formerly carried
on business as a brewer, in Livetpool, besid-s being a
large speculator in railway shares, and at the time of his
failure owed upwards of £30,000; and it was prove] that
there was not more than £5O of assets. The defence was
that to the extent of £2,000 there was a perfectly legal
and valid consideration, the trustees having given up a
previous mortgage to that amount, and that the bankrupt,
when he executed the mortgage, had reason to believe that
he should get consideration for the whole £4,000. A
great deal of documentary and parole evidence was given,
and the bankrupt himself was examined as to the circum-
stances under which he executed the mortgage. His
lordship left it to the jury to say whether they were satis-
fied, from the evidence, that the transaction was a fraud,
The jury after a few minutes' consideration, found a ver-
dict for the defendants. The trial ocupied the court nine
hours.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1844-04-09

TO BUILDERS

PERSONS desirous".oiTOSTRACTING for the
ERECTION of the New SESSION'S HOUSE
and COUNTY LOCKUP. to be erected in the Parish
of Wallasey, on a Piece of Land near Egrernont Church,
given for that purpose by the Rev. JamerlVliinwaring, of
Bromboroegh Hall, may see the.,,Phins and Specifications
at the Offices of the Architect,Nlr. CH ARLES REED, No.
25 and 26, Trafford Chambefs, South John-street, Liver-
pool._ • _

N.B.—The Tenders are to be sealed, and left at the
offices of the Architect, and no Tender can be received
after the first day of May next. The Magistrates do not
bind themselves to accept the lowest Tender.

By order of the Magistrates,
E. J. KENT. their Clerk.

Bth April, 1844,

D-.etu pubilrations.

Second Edition, enl,,rged, price 55.,
THE OLD CHURCH CLOCK. By RICHARD
PARKINSON, 8.D., Canon of Manche-ter.
Simms and Dinham, Manchester; and Wareing Webb,
Liverpool.

Just published, price is.,
REPLY to a PAMPHLET, published by J. P. HAL-
TON, one of the Surgeons of the Liverpool Infirmary.
By WILLIAM GILL, Consulting Surgeon, Northetn
Hospital. F. li. C. S.E.
Samuel Highley, 32, Fleet-street, London ; Albion-
office. Castle-street, Liverpool; and all Booksellers.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1844-04-09

TO RAILWAY MECHANICIANS.

THE First Number of the RAILWAY CH RONICLE
will appear on the 20th instant. A detailed Prospec-
tus will be sent free, by post, to all who furnish their
address to the Office, 14, Wellington-street North, Strand,
London.
Order of any Newsvendor.

TO RAILWAY SHAREHOLDERS AND SPECU-

_
LATO RS.
ON Saturday next, the 13th instant, will be published,
the First Number of a New Weekly Railway Piper,
(price 6d., stamped,) called the RAILWAY RECORD.
It will be conducted by Mr. JOHN ROBERTSON, who was
sole Editor of the Railway Times from August, 1841, up
to Saturday last. The new papeprill be one-fifth larger
than the Railway Times. je*
Prospectuses may be hadfloy applying (by letter, or
otherwise) to the Office, 10, Fleet-street, London, (op-
posite Bouverie-street,)" which also all advertisements,
letters, &c. should be sent.
AGENTS in Provincial Towns WANTED.

ROBERT CLAY respectfully announces to his Friends
that he has REMOVED temporarily from 104 to
118, BOLD-STREET, seco door above Colquitt-
street.
April 2, 1844.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1844-04-09

THE REVENUE.

An Abstract of the Net Produce of the Revenue of Great
Britain, in the Years and Quarters ended !he sth of
April, 1843 and 1814, showing the Increase or Decrease
thereof.

YEARS ENDED APRIL 5.
1843. 1844. Incr. Decr.
Customs £ £ £ £
18,799,794 19,458,129 658,335 ....
Exci5e....
Stamps
Taxes ... . . 4,265,537 4,192,473 .... 73,064
Property Tax.. 2,456,288 5,356,887 2,900,599 ....
Post Office.... 607,000 622,000 15,000
Crown Lans.. 117,500 147.500 30,000 ....
Miscellaneous . 797,774 1,134,477 336,703 ....
Total Ordinary
Revenue.... 44,934,148 49,263,629 4,415,244 85,763
Imprest &other
Moneys.... 502,604 205,865 .... 296,739
Repayments f
Advances .. 642,058 972,483 215,425 ....
Total Income.. 46,078,810 50,396,977 4,700.669 382,502

Total Income..
Ded'

146,078,810
uct Decrea;

4,700.669,
382,502

Incri

ase on the

Year..

6,318,167

QUARTERS ENDED APRIL 5.
1843. 1844. Incr. Decr.
£
Customs 4,219,537 4,604,447 384,910 ....
Excise ..
Stamps
Taxes .. .
..
Property Tax 1,885,232 1.992,859 107,627 •• • •
Post Office
Crown Lands
Miscellaneous 541,556 41,292 .... 500,264
Total Ordinary
Revenue 10,328,522 10,513,983 685,725 500,264
Imprest&other
' Moneys .
Repayments of
Advances
Total Income 10,469,477 10,794,511 1825,2981 500,264
Deduct Decrease.

110,469,477
let Decreas

Inca

.ease on the

Quarter .

825,298
500,264

324,034
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1844-04-09

FORGERY.

WH E REAS, FORGED LETTERS, purporting to
be signed by the Officers of the ANTI-MONOPOLY
ASSOCIATIOV, are known to be in circulation ; a It E-
ARD of £lO is offered for the Conviction of the
Offender.

And the Public are hereby informed, that all Letters
issuing from the Association, are prefaced with a Stamped
or Printed Heading of the Name and Motto of the
Association, and if forwarded by post are pre-pawl.
CHARLES- EDWARD RAWLINS, JUN.,
Hon. Secretary.
Anti-Monopoly Association Office 7, Water-street,
2d April, 1844.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1844-04-09

s.4intrfra.

LINE OF PACKETS FOR PERNAMBUCO.
Will receive no goods alongside later than 16th instant,
and sail 17th, instead of the 22d and 23d instant, as
incorrectly advertised yesterday.
A REGULAR TRADAR-1—
Asilzr
The splendid BritiskThuilt Ship
COLUMBUS,
Captain .0 REEN;
A 1 ; 319 tons ; well known in the trade for her unequalled
rapid passages, and a most desirable conveyance for goods
and passengers : loading in Victoria Dock.—Appl y to
• COTESWORTH and WYNNE.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1844-04-09

EGREMONT HOTEL.
MRS. SHARPLES begs to inform her Friends and
the Public, that she has RENEWED her LEASE
of this delightful Ferry and Hotel, and trusts, by civility,
attention, and punctuality, to merit a continuance of the
kind patronage she has enjoyed for so many years; and,
at the suggestion of several residents at Egremont and
the neighbourhood, Mrs. Sharples bees to announce, that
A PUBLIC DINNER
WILL BE GIVEN AT THE ABOVE HOTEL,
On FRIDAY next, the 12th instant,
- -

under the Patronage of the Honourable Lloyd Kenyon,
Tickets, One Guinea each, Wine included, to be had at
the Hotel. Dinner on Table at Five o'Clock.

A Steam-boat will be in attendance to convey parties to
Liverpool in the Evening.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1844-04-09

BRITISH SHAWLS, 44, BOLD-STREET.

N.B.—A Few CARDINALS, PELISSES, &c. left
over from the Winter Season, to be Sold very cheap.
P.S.—Mr. PRINGLE having brought with him a beau-
tiful Model a FRENCH SHAWL Loom, Ladies will have
an opportunity of seeing the operation of Shawl Making,
at his Establishment.

MESSRS. S. gc4J.LI(I)7I4)N-lalaigtet the Premises,
the whole of the valuable Stock must be cleared out in
Ten Days.

In DRAWING-ROOM ORNAMENTS,
PAPIER-MACHE SCREENS, CARD BASKETS,
and ENVELOPE DESKS,
BRILLIANT LUSTRES,
DRESSING CASES, of exquisite workmanship,
LADIES' WORK-BOXES, of superior finish,
WRITING DESKS, TEA CADDIES, CHESSMEN,
in Ivory, Bone, and Wood,
WITH AN IMMENSE VARIETY 07 FANCY ARTICLES.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1844-04-09

PARTNERSHIPS DISSOLVED.

J. R. Hull and .T. Whittaker, Arnfield, Cheshire, grinders—
C. Walker and Co. Chester. or elsewhere, common brewers—G.
C. Kewley and J. Troughear, Liverpool, pawnbroker —Smith
aria Hamilton, Liverpool. coma ission merchants—Danby and
Miller, Manchester, linen merchants.
BANKRUPTS.

James Game, Long Medford, Suffolk, corn dealer.
Joseph Steer Christophers, Leadenhall-street, London, mer.
chant.

John Cottingham Johnson, Laurence Pountney.hill, Cannon,
street, London. merchant.

Janies Bradshaw, Marylebone-street, London, woollen
draper.

William Ball, Goodge,treet, Tottenham-court-road, London
cabinet-maker.

James Francis Garnett, Wellington-street, and Tooley-street,
Southwark, hatter.
William Brown. Wapping, victualler.
Georg? M• Donell, Mincing-lane, London, wine-broker.
homas Winstanley, Laurence-lane, London, commission-
agent.
Frederick John Henry Muller, Addle-street, Wood-street,
London, furrier.
S mud Ball, Liverpool, chemist, April 17, at half-past ;
o'clock. M y 14, at half-past 12, at the Liverpool District Court
of Bankrupt y; solicitors, Messrs. Milne and Temple-
and Mr. H ore, Liverpool ; official assignee, Mr. Bird, Co.,Liverpool.
Edward Gibson, Kendal, builder.
Thom ,s Robinson' Leicester, wine merchant.
George Hawkins, Bristol, mason.
DECLARATIONS OF DIVIDENDS.
J. Allen. Penzance, baker.
J. & G. Lockwood, Wakefield, Yorkshire, and St. John's, New
Brunswick, linendrapers.
A. Jarrett, Castle-street, Southwark, hat manufacturer.
W. C. Thornton, Birstall, Yorkshire, machine maker.
St. J. Cartwright, Worksop, N ottinghamshire, grocer.
• CERTIFICATES

To be granted by the Court of Review, unless cause be shown
to the contrary on or before the day of meeting.
DIVIDENDS.

April 23. J. B. Weinholt, London. merchant—April 23. W.
Chamberlain. Feckham, draper—April 23. A. Harris. Chichester,
Sussex, hotel keeper—April '23, R. Griffiths, Nine-elms, and
Belmnnt,place, Vauxhall, coal merchant—April 25, J. and T.
Metcalf, Cambridge, upholsterers.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1844-04-09

CROWN COURT.-FRIDAY.

INDICTMENT FOR THE NON-PAYMENT OF A 'HIGHWAY.
REGINA V. THE INHABITANTS OF DOWNHOLLAND.—
This was an indictment against the inhabitants of Down-
holland, for not repairing 1,774 yards of a highway situated
within that township. It appeared that the parish of
Halsall consists of five townships, Downholland being one
of them, and it was contended, on the part of the prosecu-
tion, that it was a general custom for each township to
repair its own road, and that consequently the defendants
were liable to repair the portion in question. After the
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1844-04-09

JUVENILE CLOTHING, 'CHILD-BED LINEN,
LACE, STAY, AND HOSIERY
WAREHOUSE.
4, BOLD-STREET.
JFERGUSON respectfully informs the Ladies of
• Liverpool and its vicinity, that he has just returned
from London with a very extensive and Fashionable As-
sortment of
SPRING GOODS,
which he is anxious to submit to their inspection.
4, Bold-street, April 2, 1844.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1844-04-09

THURSDAY.

On THURSDAY next, the 11th instant, at Twelve o'clock,
About 200 Bales Rough Egyptian FLAX,
650 Bales Dressed DITTO,
Of superior quality.—Apply to Messts. PHIPPS and Co.,
Merchants, or
JOHN WILKS, Broker, Atherton Buildings.

On THURSDAY next, the 11th instant, at Twelve o'clock
precisely, at the Commercial Sale Room, Temple-court,
500 Casks American CHEESE,
182 Kegs Canadian BUTTER.
Apply to WM. GARDNER, Broker,
41, North John-street.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1844-04-09

MR. EVAWS'S EXPLANATION.

Mr. EVANS here rose and said he had been told that
during his absence frJrn the council a question had beea
put as to whether any member or members of the Dock
Committee and the council had put their names to a peti-
tion against the dock bill, and used every influeace in their
power in favour of that petition. Now, for VI own part,
he was the man that did it, and that would always do it
when he considered that the Dock Committee and the
council were pursuing a wrong course. He was told what
was rather more materia , that there were allegations its
the petition which were untrue. He had not drawn it up,
but he had looked it over, and he declared there was no-
thing in it which struck him as untrue. This was not the
first time that an attempt had been made to interfere with
his public duty. Upon a former occasion, there was a long
editorial article in the Albion; and a gentleman of the
Dock Committee got up and complained that it contained
insinuations against himself. He could have told that
gentleman, as he told him then, that if he went and asked
any of the editors where he believed his (Mr. Evans's)
hand was to be distinguished, they had full authority to
give his name up; and then, if he had any complaint to
make, ;any redress or satisfaction to demand, he would
know where to come; but not to go and get off all perso-
nal responsibilities by drawing, as it were, public assem-
blies on to shield him and his purposes. He could not
but admire the effrontery of Mr. Birkett. There—(point •
ing at him)—there he is, at the head of the warehouse
interest; and there he and others were, opposing the
Warehouse Dock Bill year after year.
Mr. BIRKRTT.—It's not the fact as regards me.
Mr. NORTH having here again pointed out in one of the
petitions, the Manchester one, which he belived to be
similar to that sent from Liverpool, what he conceived to
be misrepresentations,
Mr. BIRKETT denied Mr. Evans's right to impute
motives.

Mr. EVANS, (with emphasis.)—l assure you, sir, that
I have not the most exalted opinion of your motives.
Mr. SHEPPARD rose to order.

The MAYOR.—I ask Mr. Evans to withdraw the impu-
tation of motives.

Mr. EVANS.—What motives ?

The MAYOR.—T understand you imputed motives : I
didn't hear it myself, but Mr. Birkett says so.
Mr. EvA.Ns.--No : I told him I hadn't the most ex-
alted opinion of his motives : and I hold that opinion.
still.

The conversation here dropped.
St'. NICHOLAS'S CLOCK.
A. memorial from Mr. Hugh Hughes praying for fur.
ther investigation with reference to the clock lately fitted
up at St. Nicholas's Church, was referred to the Watch
Committee.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1844-04-09

GREAT REDUCTION
IN THE PRICE OF

VENETIAN

BLINDS,

AT
W. LEDGER'S
WINDOW BLIND MANUFACTORY,
31, PARADISE-STREET,
WHO has constantly on hand an extensive and well-
seasoned STOCK, and cati furnish a House com-
plete with them in
SIX HOURS' NOTICE.
Gauze Wire and every other description of Blinds, at
very moderate Prices, and superior Workmanship.
OBSERVE,
31, PARADISE-STREET,
between the Unitarian Chapel and the Star and Garter
Hotel.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1844-04-09

THE COURT.

THE ROYAL FAMILY AT WINDSOR.—On Wednesday
afternoon, her majesty, accompanied by their majesties
the King and Queen of the Belgians and the royal family,
and attended by the royal suite, left town for Windsor
Castle.

His Majesty the King of the Belgians and suite, arrived
at Woolwich in the Princess Alice steam-packet, from
Ostend, at a quarter before eight o'clock on Tuesday
evening, and re-+ched Buckingham Palace at ten minutes
past nine o'clock, where he was received by the Queen
and the Queen of the Belgians, attended by the ladies and
gentlemen in waiting.

GENERAL ToM THuma.—On Monday night, pursuant
tot h e commands of her Majesty, " General Tom Thumb,"
the American dwarf, had the honour of appearing, for the
second time, before the Court at Buckingham Palace. In
addition to her Majesty, the Queen of the Belgians, the
Prince of Wales. the Princess Royal, the Princess Alice,
and their respective suites, and a distinguished party, wit-
nessed the performances of this extraordinary little gentle-
man. His personation of the Emperor Napoleon elicited
great mirth, and this was followed by his representation
of the Grecian statues, after which he danced a nautical
hornpipe, and sung several songs. Her Majesty, at the
conclusion of the entertainment, was pleased to present to
the General, with her own hind, a superb souvenir, of the
most exquisite handicraft, manufactured of mother-of-
Pearl, and mounted with :old and precious stones. Her
Majesty subsequently presented the General with a beau-
tiful gold pencil case, expressing her high gratification at
the versatile talents of the General, and complimenting
Mr. Barnum, his guardian, on the aptness of his pupil.
The dwarf had scarcely made his appearance at the EgYP-
tiait Hall, when his Grace the Duke of 'Wellington hon-
oured him with a visit. At the moment the Duke entered
the room, he was giving
an imitation of Napoleon musing
at St. Helena; and on the hero of Waterloo inquiring
chat the General whs meditating up n, Mr. Barnum hap-
pily rep! e, •
u ."11 the loss of the battle of Waterloo."
His Grace took the ,i.art into his arms, and asked him
seise, al questions, with the
s npteeadr etdb
emGu ce
General
epr
al pleased
h. answers to which the Duke
a
a Oh
annhdissodeparture
tt
.h e Duke pre-
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1844-04-09

TELEGRAPH OFFICE, APRIL 8.

Wind at Holyhead, S.W. gentle breeze in the morning;
moderate at noon.
Off Holyhead, No. 3196, Safeguard Brig, at 10 a.m. yesterday',
from Galveston, and No. 376, Milton Brig, at 6 p,ta. yesterday'
for Montreal.
Off Point Lynas, at 1 p m., has a pilot, No. 2467 crusader
Ship.
" - -

OtY
fromOvrzpatarOarismos.haenadd.Nato.loloaB.T.,BNooy.kestotg6B,rMisa.rayt HsHartley Sfrhotoio,
Bordeaux.
Off the Port, at 6 p.m., 1 ship, 1 barque, 5 brigs, and
--
schooners.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1844-04-09

Contract .

BIRKENHEAD AND CLAUGHTON-CUM-
GRANGE.

PERSONS desirous of CONTRACTING for making
SIX WATER CARTS, are directed to send Tenders,
on or before THURSDAY next, the Ilth instant, at Twelve
o'clock, to the Town-hall, Birkenhead, addressed to the
Chairman of the Road Qommittee, and marked "Tender
for Water Carts." .e
JOS. MALLAI3Y, Clerk to the Commissioners.
Town-hall, Btrkenhead, 4th April, 1844.

TO BUILDERS, JOINERS, &e.
PARTIES desirous to CONTRACT for the EREC-
TION of ST. MARTIN'S SCHOOLS. Blenheim-
street, may see the Plans and S otfications at the
Saving's Bank, Bold-street, wberEsealed Tenders are to
be delivered on or before SAT.VitDAY, the 20th April next,
addres4ed to the Trustees of St. Martin's Schools. The
Trustees do not pledge themselves to accept the lowest
Tender.
Liverpool, April 8, 1814.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1844-04-09

Zirt Barriagts Dram

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BIRTHS.

On the 2Sth ult., the lady of T OMAS TAYLOR, Esq., rod-
place, Bootle. of a daughter.
On the 29th ult., the lady of EDWARD GIBBON, jun., En-.
Woolton-hill, of a son.

On the 30th ult., at Bath-house, Warrenpoint, the wife of Sir.
EDWARD PLUNKETT, of a daughter.
On the 2d inst., at Roscommon.street, Mrs. JAMES ROWAN.
late of Demerara, of a daughter.
On the 4th inst., at 45, Claremont-place, Kirkdale, Ma.
JOSEPH KITCHEN, of a daughter.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1844-04-09

COTTON MARKET.-WEEKLY REPORT. _ _

The market continues much depressed, and though the de-
mand from the trade has become rather more general, their
purchases have been confined to their immediai e wants ; all des-
riptions are freely offered, at a further decline of id per lb.
Speculators have taken 3200 American.

ACCOUNT OF SALES AND IMPORTS OF COTTON,
From the 29th March to the 3rd April, inclusive.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1844-04-09

FOREIGN AAD COLONIAL.

THE UNITED STATES.

By the packet-ship Montezuma, Captain Lowber. we
have received I\ ew York papers from the 12th to the IS. h
ult. inclusive. The Montezuma arrived off Holyhead on
Friday afternoon, but owing to the contrary winds did
not reach tie rive until the afternoon of Saturday.
Tne intelligence ie inter, sting. On the Bth ult. a new
tariff bill was laid before the House of Representatives
from the Committee of Ways and Means. By this mea-
sure it is proposed that the maximum duty on imports
shall be 30 per cent. until the Ist of September, 1845, and
afterwards 25 per cent., and that the valuation shall be
the cost and charge at the ',lace of exportation. The du-
ties-not fixed by the new bill are to be the same as 1842.
The debate on the Oregon territory is still continued. It
presents no remarkable feature.
The Hon. John C. Calhoun had been nominated by the
President Secretary of State, and his nomination had been
unanimously confirmed by the Senate. It was confidently
expected he would accept the appointment. Mr. J. Y.
Mason had been confirmed Secretary of the Navy in the
Senate.
The democratic convention at Harrisburgh, Pennsylva-
nia, had declared their choice for the Presidency to have
fallen on Van Buren, and for the Vice-presidency on Co-
lonel Johnson, while the Whig Members of the New Jer-
sey legislature had nominated the Hon. T. Freelinghaysen
for the latter office.
Much disappointment had been experienced at several
state legislatures having adjourned without having accom-
plished anything to restore their credit or to provide the
means of paying the interest on their debts.
It is stated that the young man condemned to death for
aiding the escape of a female slave has had his sentence
commuted to a,public whipping.
State stocks had declined. United States Sixes are
quoted at 115*, being a decline on former quotations.
There had been a fair amount of business transacted in
sterling bills, at 107* to 108, closing at the latter rate.
The following review of the New York cotton market
is for the week ending the 16th ultimo :—" The sales of
cotton this week ending last evening embrace about 10,750
bales, of which 5,600 were Upland and Florida at 7* to 81
for ordinary to middling, 81 to 9 for middling fair to fair,
and 9/ to 9* cents for good fair ; and 5,150 bales Mobile
and New Orleans at 7* to 81 for ordinary to middling, 8i
to 91 for middling fair to fair, and 9i to 11. cents for good
fair to fine. The arrivals during the same period were
22,677 bales. Prices, as compared with those of this day
week, are full* cent lower, and we alter our quotations
in accordance.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1844-04-09

AND GENERAL C

--HEARTS RESOLVED AND HANDS PREPARED, THE BLESSINGS THEY ENJOY TO GUARD.-SMOLLET.

TUESDAY, APRIL 9, 1544.

LADIES' INDIA OUTF'T,
CHILD-BED LINEN, AND JUVENILE
TVA RE H OUSE,
4, BOLD-STREET.
THE attention of the Nobility and Gentry is respect-
fully invited to this Establishment, which embraces
with economy every Novelty and Elegance for an IN-
FANT'S WARDIIOBE, a superb Assortment of richly-
worked Infants' long and short Robes from the most
unique designs, Infants' Mantles, Hoods, and Bassinets,
fitted up in a superior style; also, every Article for a
Lady's Voyage to India and the Colonies, Ladies' Elastic
Under-clothing and Stays of the newestand most approved
patterns, every variety in Ladies' Morning Wrappers,
Ladies' Slips, &c., elegantly trimmed.
Ladies' Wedding Orders executed with taste, eco-
nomy, and despatch.

SCHOOLS SUPPLIED WITH CHILDREN'S LINEN AND

DRESSES.

AT J. FERGUSON'S
JUVENILE CLOTHING WAREHOUSE,
4, BOLD-STREET.
April 2, 1544.

CLAPHAM'S EMPORIUM FOR ECONOMY AND
FASH
NO. 4. TARLTON-STREET,
FIRST DOOR FROM CHURCH-STREET, LIVERPOOL.
HCLAPHAM begs to announce to his Friends and
• the public that he has combined the TAILOR-
ING with the WOOLEN DRAPERY BUSINESS, and
respectfully informs them that he has engaged a Foreman
of first-rate cutting celebrity, H. C., pledges himself that
he will not be wanting in dillieence to have every descrip-
tion of Clothing made in superior style, and to fit well.
H. C. has found from experience that it is a matter of
delicacy with many parties who may have Cloth, purchas-
ed elsewhere, to apply to Tailors who keep a Stock to
make up, without furnishing all materials; but to obviate
that, he begs to assure Gentlemen feeling such delicacy,
that equal attention shall be paid to them, and at a mode-
rate scale of charges.

J. RUSSELL,
FASHIONABLE BOOT AND SHOE MAKER,
.21 0. 4, UPPER DUKE;STREET,
BEGS to return his sincere thanks to the Gentlemen of
Liverpool and the surrounding country for their
liberal patronage since he opened the above Establishment,
and their flattering testimony in favour of his improved
WATERPROOF CORK BOOT, which for comfort and
neatness has given the greatest satisfaction.
J. R. begs to call attention to his PEDESTRIAN
BUCKLE SHOE, which has hitherto been most univer-
sally approved of. Also, to his newly-invented LIGHT
WATERPROOF BOOT, which he warrants to resist
damp as if the sole of the Boot were made of Cork.
BOOTS and SHOES of every description made on the
unproved plan, the Leather being prepared by himself
from a receipt furnished by an Italian Chemist.
Ten per cent. discount for Cash.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1844-04-09

cations as valuable as possible for public purposes without
being injurious to individual interests.
After a brief discussion, upon the motion of Mr.
LLOYD, the memorial was referred to tihe Observatory
Committee, with an understanding that the memorialists
should confer with that committee upon the subject.

HEALTH OF THE TOWN COMMITTEE.

Mr. ASPINALL stated that since the appointment of
this committee 5730 yards of flagging, and 3134 yards of
phanneling had been laid down in the north district, and
6507 yards of flagging, and 3974 lineal yards of channeling
in the south district.

Mr. BLACKBURN said the Abbatoir Company was a
great nuisance, and that it demanded immediate atten-
tion. He asked whether a memorial had not been sent in
against it ?
The MAYOR replied in the affirmative, but said it had
been mislaid.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1844-04-09

DENTAL SURGERY.

MR. JAMES ROSE (of the firm of H. and J. ROSE,
48, GOWER-PLACE, EUSTON-SQUARE,
LONDON, Sons of the late Mr. ROSE, Dentist, of
Duke-street, Liverpool) begs leave to inform the Gentry
and Public generally of Liverpool, that he intends visiting
that (his native) town twice a year, for the purpose of
practising as a
SURGEON-DENTIST,

remaining on each occasion about two months.
After having studied his Profession seven years with
Mr. JOHN BROOKS, Dentist, (his Uncle, and successor
to his Father,) since which, having been for several years
Principal OPERATIVE and MECHANICAL Assistant to
Mr. HARTRY, the celebrated Dentist, of St. Martin's-
lane, London, (by which means he has become roaster of
all the most recent improvements in his art,) Mr. R.
feels confident of giving perfect satisfaction to his Father's
patients, or any other person who may favour him with
their patronage.
Mr. R. may be consulted from Ten till Six o'clock
daily, (Wednesday excepted,) throuchout APRIL and
MAY, at his Residence, 155, DUKE-STREET, opposite
Cornwallis-street, when he will perform every operation
connected with DENTAL SURGERY.

Mr. R. fixes every variety of Artificial Teeth (the most
improved Mineral included) from one to a complete Set.
N.B.—Mr. R. attends every WEDNESDAY, at Mr.
BODEN'S, No. 57, Nicholas-street, Chester.

QUEEN'S HEAD
DINING AND COFFEE-ROOMS,
_ _ 17, GEORGE•STREET,

Opposite Exchange-alley North, and not One Minute's
walk from the Exchange.
VET FRANKLIN wishes to return his most sincere
V V • Thanks to his Friends and the Public for the very
encouraging patronage he bas received since opening the
above House, and begerto say, that his personal attention
will still be unremitting to secure a continuance of it.
FINE BURTON, AND OTHER ALES.
Hot Joints from One till Four.

STEAKS, CHOPS, &C. Bi. all hours. COFFEE, TEA, &C.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1844-04-09

CERTI FICATES

To be granted by the Court of Review, unless cause be shown
to the contrary on or before April 93.
R. Hezell, Ramshury. Wiltshire, corn Dealer—S. H. Angier,
Philpot-lane, London, bookseller—E. Evans, Llangurdirne,.near
Carmarthen, draper.

PROM THE LONDON GAZETTE -OP FRIDAY.

PARTNERSHIPS DISSOLVED.

and W.
vvLorsdhaatci dkiJet.
cr. itmvvao,ritchh.esAteurr,nlleetyt,erLiannecsa:hpirrien,tgerrstemrs—alid.
S i. amson. Manchester, merchants—A. %.lacauley and F. H.
Halpen, Liverpool, ship h okers—J. Mush and K. D. Clarke,
Manchester. paper-stainers—J. F., T. F. and J. Moore, Man-
chester, iron-merchants—G. Wilson and M. Clegg, Liverpool—
W. Taruuck and W. Henderson, Liverpool, starch-manufac-
turers.

DECLARATIONS OF DIVIDENDS.
W. Mott, Regent-street, London, laceman.
Demaisse and Wooller, Bucklersbury, merchants.
G W: eld n, Dudley, grocer.
J. Buxton. M.,nchester, huilder.
J. Cowherd. Hugill Westmoreland. miller.
J. }lesion, Morp th, Northumberland, grocer.
J Graham, jun. Newcastle-upon-Tyne, sp rit-merchant.
T. Pierce, Liverpo 1. oil-manufacturer
R Crosbie, S, ttor, Cheshire, tea-dealer.
C. B. Buchanan and W. Cuniiiogham, Liverpool, merchants

BANKRUPTS.
Michael Devine, Liverpool, grocer, A, ril 15, at half-past ,1,
May 9, at I I o'clock. at the Liverpool District Court of Bank-
rupt y; solicitors, Messrs. Cornthwaite and Adams, Dean's-
co rt, Doctor's-commons; and Mr. Cornthwaite, Liverpool;
official assignee, Mr Morgan, Liverpool.
Phil ip Phillips, Southampton-street, Covent-garden, London,
print-seller.

Francis John Pegle , Reading. Beik hire, woollen-draper.
John King, jun. Budge,* ,w, I.cndon, tea-dealer.
William Gibson Clot, Chapel-yar,l, Cross-lane, High-holborn,
London, coach-broker
Neville Beard, Beech-street, Barbican, leather-seller.
Alfred John Sage, High-street, Whitechapel, London, che-
mist.

George H nry Darby Lawrence, Hornsey, merchant.
Jetfer es Briginsbaw, Wandsworth, victualler.
Thomas Collins Hodson, Leominster, Hertfordshire, limn-
draper.
John Brown, Weymouth, Dorsetshire, tea-dealer.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1844-04-09

Mitteb AqatO.

To sail on the 24th instant.
For BOSTON,
The fine first-class American Ship CAIRO,
Captain A. C. Cnipas ;
Burthen 600 tons ; coppereptid coppen•fasten-
ed; a fist sailer, and a superior conveyance for goods and
passengers.—For terms apply to Captain Cfmns, on
board, Victoria Dock, or to
BARINGI3ROTHERS and Co.

Freight payable at four dollars eighty cents to the pound
sterling.

NEW YORK LINE OF PACKETS.
A 44,4
NEW ARRANGEMENT.
To sail on the 26th of every Month ,viz.:
UNITED STATES, BRITTON.. 650 tons.. 26th July.
:VIRGINIAN, ALLEN 620 tons.. 26th April.
SAMUEL HICKS, BUNKER .. 850 tons.. 26th May.
STEPHEN WHITNEY,IO34 tons.. 26th June.
THOMPSON

These ships are all of the first class, recently built in
the city of New York; and, for strength, beauty of
model, punctuality and swiftness of sailing, as well as for
extent and comfort of cabin accommodations, are not
surpassed by any in the trade, and their commanders are
men of great experience.
The rate of Cabin Passage-money is TWENTY-FIVE
POUND S, for which all Stores will be found, ex-
cept Wines and Spirits, which can be had of the Steward,
if required.
To insure punctuality in sailing, no Goods can be re-
ceived on board unless they are down two days before
the day of sailing.—Apply to
THOMAS and JOS. SANDS and CO.

Freight by these vessels to be collected in New York
at the rate of four dollars eighty cents to the pound
sterling,.

P. W. BYRNES and Co. continue to despatch
a Line of first-class Ships to the following ports :
For NEW YORK,
To sail as under :
GARRICK, TRASK
SOUTHERNER, PALMER
670 tons.. 12th April.
PETER HATTRICK, POST.... 555 tons.. 16th April.
CO H OTA, H EPBURY 690 tons.. 19th April.
VIRGINIAN, ALLEN 620 tons.. 26th April.
ISABELLA, BRIGGS .. ....... 600 tons..

AMERICA.

For PHILADELPHIA,
The Packet of the B,h April,
THOMAS P. COPE, Captain H. F. MIERCKEN,
will sail on the 12th.
To be succeeded by the Ship ATHENS.

For BALTIMORE,
CASPAR, SpILKEa

This Day.

For BOSTON,

ROCKINGHAIVI •

• Immediately.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1844-04-09

CARPETING,

MOREENS, DAMASK, FLOOR-CLOTHS, &c.
\AT OKELL, of 17 and 19, PARADISE-STREET,
• finding it again necessary to enlarge his Premises,
and having made arrangements to increase his Carpet
Warehouse to double its present size, has determined to
SELL OFF the STOCK on hand at the undermentioned
prices :
Good Sout Kidderminster CARPETS, Is. 41d., Is. 9d.,
to 2s. per Yard.
Extra Super Ditto Ditto, 2s. 2d., 2s. 4d., to 2s. Bd. per
Yard.

Good Stout Brussels Ditto, 2s. lid., 3s. 3d., to 3s. 6d.
per Yard.
Extra Suoer Ditto Ditto, 4s. per Yard.
STAIR CARPETS, 6d., 8d„ 10d., Is., Is. 3d., to
Is. Bd. per Yard.
Watered Moreens, Old. to Is.; Damasks, 1034. to
Is. 6d.; Furniture Prints, 21d. to 71d. ; yard and a half
wide Printed Druggets, ls. 631. to 2s, ; Blankets, Coun.
terpanes, Quilts, Sheetings, Bed Ticks, &c.
FLOOR CLOTHS, of elegant pattern, and well-
seasoned, at 2s. 6d. the Square Yard.
LOBBY CLOTHS, at Is. 6d.. 25., and 2s. 6d.
From the well-known good quality of the Articles
offered for Sale at this Establishment, every Housekeeper
in want of the above description of Goods will find it
advantageous to make an early call at the
BEE-HIVE ESTABLISHMENT,
17 AND 19, PARADISE-STREET.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1844-04-09

TO CORRESPONDENTS.

In our report last Tu^sday of the case of White r. Sharp, tried
on the preceding day at he assizes, we omitted to say that the
judge gave the defendunt's counsel liberty to move the court
to enter a nonsuit on the point raised by 11:m.
Tne des're, expres-ed by our correspoddent "Justice," of a half
holiday being accorded to the merchant's clerks of this town,
is one in which we fully sympathize, and which we think
oughi to be granted. But he is is reckoning entirely without
his host if he imagines that the example is likely to be set by
the Anti Monop y p Arty. The love of tyranny is too deeply
engrafted in the heart of liberalism to allow the members of
that party to relax the hold which they have upon those in
subordination to them. With respect to another portion of
his remarks, does our correspondent not know that the mer-
chant, who has been a clerk himself, is generally more ex-
acting than one who h is not, upon the same p incipie that
commissioned officers who have risen from the ranks are the
greatest marbincts?
" LAICUS." We r.hould gladly insert the excellent remarks of
" A Constant Reader" upon the letter which app eared lately
in our Saturday's conternp rary, under the above signature.
We do not w sh, however, to be involv d in a controversy
(which would doubtless be the effect of our insertion of his
communication) upon a subject for which the columns of a
newspaper are scarcely a fitting medium.
SOUND PRINCIPLE. The cntiments of these lines are good,
but they w uld be better in a pros dress.
A Friend to Consistency is assured that men live after being
bespattered by the alackguardism of the popish Mercury.
The reviler is beneath notice. Let hint rail his full.
WHITE V. SHARP.—The facts of this case, as furnished us by
" Fair Play," in reply to the p ragrai h in the Mail upon the
subject of this trial, might furnish a ground for a motion for
a ne.. trial, but we do not see how we could publish them
upon anoaymous authortty,' and he ought to apply to the
paper which made the mistake,
THE .e 5,11 COMEDIES.—We cannot inform our correspondent
" Neutral" why the parties, who have offered this prize of
£5OO, do not put the contributors " out of their mi sery:" or
when they intend to murder the many anxious hopes which
must be entertained. Perhaps some of them will find that
their fate has come upon them quite soon enough, if even it
be deferred for months to come.
"UNCLE SAM'S PECULIARITIES."—We have hastily perused
this entertaining work, but are compelled to postpone our no-
tice of it until next week.

tiberpoot &tanTiarb.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1844-04-09

LIVERPOOL COTTON :MARKET, APRIL 2.
Very little demand for Cotton to-day ; about 1000 bales
sold at yesterday's prices.

COTTON MARKET, APRIL 8.
For some weeks past we have had to report a drooping and
gradually declining market, which i would appear, came to its
lowest point on Thursday last, for on Saturday, there was a large
attendance of buyers, with au increase of business, to the ex-
tent of 100(.0 to 12,000 bales, from 6,000 to 8,000 of which were
taken by the trade, at an advance of about *d per lb. To-day,
the good demand has continued, and we find that the advahce
of Saturday has been fully established. The sales to-day are
estimatad at 8,000 bales, 2,000 of them on speculation account.
The Cotton account, by the Hottinguer, shew a further falling
off in vie receipts in the States, and these advices with the fact
of little being done in shipments has caused more firmness
here.