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The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1848-02-01

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REDUCED RATE OF FREIGHTS.
NEW PACKET SHIPS

Sail on th

1200 tons.. 26th Feb.

WATERLOO, E. P. ALLEN
JOHN R. SRIDDY, J. C. Luct
WEST POINT, (new slip,) W. H. ALLEN 1200 tons

itb Mar

GOODS by the above Pack

26th April

405., will

EtTO PAYING
per ton.
ditto.

205., ditto ditto 15s. ditto.
To insure punctuality in sailing, no Goods can be received
after the 24th of each month.
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
sy.-- -4 by any in the trP"

accommoc ions, are no, _passe.
and their commanders are men of great experience.
The rate of Cabin Passage-money is TWENTY-FIVE POUNDS;
for which all stores will be found, except wines and spirits,
which can be had of the Steward, if required.—Apply to
SPOONER SANDS and Co.
Freighlby these vessels to be collected in New York at the
rate of 4 dollars 80 cent to the pound sterling.

A4114i.

PHILADELPHIA LINE OF PACKETS

Sailing on the 12th of every Month

SUSQUEHANNA. T. DUN LEVY 6OO tons.. 12th February
WYOMING, J. W. MIERCKEN 1100 tons.. 12th March.
SARANAK, T. JuLtus lOOO tons.. 12th April.
MONONGAHELA, W. WHIPPLE . 500 tons.. 12th May.

These vessels are all o f the first class, built expressly for this
line, and combine every quality to render them safe and expe-
ditious conveyance k for goods, and they are furnished with
spacious and elegant accour_modations for passengers. The rate
of Passage in the Cabin is fixed at TWENTY POUNDS, pas-
sengers finding their own wines and liquors. These Packets
will take advantage of the steam tow-boats on the Delaware.
• ..,

To insure punctuality in sailing, no Goods can be received
after the 10th of each month.—For terms of freight or cabin
'massage apply to BROWN, SHIPLEY, and Co,
Freight by these vessels will be collected at the rate of four
dollars eighty cents to the pound sterling.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1848-02-01

This being
.a MUTUAL ASSURANCE SOCIETY, the Profits
are not, as in Proprietary Companies, divided between the
Partners and the Assured. The WHOLE belong to the Policy
Holders. It is, therefore, impossible for any Assurance Office
to give greater advantages to Assurers than this Society affords.
At th ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING, held on the 4th
May last, after reserving upwards of THIRTY-SIX THOUSAND
POUNDS for future division, a Vested Bonus of TWO per Cent.
per annum, to all Policies of two years' standing, was declared,
not only on the Sums originally Assured, but also on the
additions previously made to them. Thus Policies of .WlOOO
effected before Ist March, 1832, will, if they become claims after
Ist March snext, receive an addition of FOUR HUNDRED
AND TWO POUNDS, being upwards of -FORTY PER CENT.
thereon.; and other Policies will also receive in proportion to
their duration.
The next Triennial Allocation of Profits takes place at Ist
March, 1850, when all Policies of five years' endurance will
will, at let March, 1853, be entitled to Vested Additions cor-
receive additions. Policies opened on or before Ist March next,
responding to the number of Annual Premium.? which nave then
been made, or have become due.
The Annual Revenue now exceeds ONE HUNDRED AND
SEVEN THOUSA-ND POUNDS.
ROBERT CHRISTIE. Manager.
ROBERT GIBSON, :Secretary.

AGENTS.
LIVERPOOL—WILLIAM OXLEY, 3, Rumford-place,
Manchester—Anderson and Thorburn, Merchants.
Oldham—Samuel Oliver, Primrose-mount.
Bury—William M‘Lean, Draper.
Blackburn—George. Johnston and Son, Draper&
Chorley—Alexander Bannerman, Land Agent.
Preston—James Winder, Solicitor.
Lancaster—L. Sanderson, Castle-hill.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1848-02-01

WEST DERBY UNION.
ASSISTANT MAST WANTED.
rrTilE GUARDI NS'are irous of APPOINTING
an ASSISTANT ' to the. WORKHOUSE, who,
in addition to other dirties, be required to keep the Books
Of the Establishment. S , er annum, with Board in
the House.
Applications, with timonials, to be sent to me, off or before
TUESDAY next, the tb instant.
y order of the Berard,
WILLIAM CLEAVER, Clerk.

17, Clayton-square.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1848-02-01

MEDICAL BOTANY.

R. COFFIN, in compliance with the unanimous
D
reqest of the Members of the Liverpool Medical Botanic
Society, begs to inform his Friends and the Public, that he will
commence a COURSE of TWELVE LECTURES on MEDICAL
BOTANY and the NATURAL PATHOLOGY of DISEASE, in
the Concert-hall, Lord Nelson-street,orrriitnAY Evening next,
the 4th instant, to be continued
_glitch succeeding Friday Even-
ing until completed.
The Lectures will be ill
Morbid Specimens, ob
on the Continent.
doors.
Dr. C. may e consulted personally on FRIDAY and SATUR-
DAY in each week, at his Residence, No. 23, Russell-street.
A competent Assistant resides on the premises.
Dr. Coffin's Guide to Health, Botanic Journal, Herbs, Roots,
Barks, &c. &c., may be obtained of his Sole Ageut, Mr. JAMES
COCKSHOOT, 24, Thurlow-street, Richmond-row.

—lilted by a number of interesting
by Dr. C. during his recent sojourn
,r particulars, see Syllabus, given at the

FOR A SHORT TIME ONLY,
AT MR. KEYS'S REPOSITORY OF FINE ARTS,
52, BOLD-STREET,
CAPT. SIBORNE'S celebrated New WATERLOO
MODEL OF
NAPOLEON'S FIRST GRA EFFORT TO
BREAK THE B H LINE.
The following distinguish ersons have patronized this
unique Work of Art : ' yal Highness Prince Albert ;
their Majesties the Kin f Prussia and Saxony ; the reigning
Duke of Brunswic • e Crown Princes of Hanover, Prussia,
Saxony, Oldenburg, Prince Pukler Muskau ; the Officers of the
British, Hanoverian, Prussian, Saxon, and Brunswick Armies.
Morning Exhibition, Ten to Four; Admission, One Shilling.
Evening, Six to Nine; Admission, Sixpence.

ISLINGTON PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.
AN ANNIVERSARY TEA PARTY will be held,
in the SCHOOL-ROOM, under the c , THIS EVENING,
(Tuesday,) the Ist February. Te ix o'clock precisely.
Tickets of Admission, One ing each, to be had from Mr.
JOHN ROSE, 7, South Ca -street; Mrs. MITCHELL, 13, St.
Anne-street ; and fro embers of the Committee.
A SALE OF lES' WORK will take place, in the
SCHOOL-ROOM, THIS DAY, (Tuesday,) the Ist February, to
begin at Eleven, Forenoon, and close at Four o'clock After-
noon. The proceeds to be employed in the relief of the Poor.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1848-02-01

BtrtDs, liflarriages, aub Dratbs.

BIRTHS.

Lately, Mrs. WILLIAM RISHTON, of Eton Cottage, Wa-
vertree, of ason.. _ _ _

On the 19th ultimo, the lady of WILLIAM SHARP, Esq.,.
of Clifton-park, of a son.
Same day, at The Elms, Great Sutton, Cheshire, Mrs. E.
VALE, of a son.

On the 21st ultimo, in Eaton-square, London, the Viscountess
ADARE, of a daughter.
Same day, in Pine-street, Myrtle-street South, Ma wife of
Mr. T. TRIGG, watchmaker, of a daughter.
Same day, in Tranmere-view, Cheshire, the wife of Captain
Lowry, of a daughter.
On the 25th ultimo, in Minsbull-street, the wife of Mr. J.
HEMANS, of a son.
Same day, the lady of the Rev. ROBERT W. WOLSELEY,
curate of St. John's, of a son.
Same day, at Highfield, near Manchester, the lady of RO-
BERT GLADSTON E, Esq., of a son.
On the 26th ultimo, at Alford, Lincolnshire, the lady of
HENRY I. BOURNE, Esq., solicitor, of a still-born daughter.
On the 27th ultimo, Mrs. HENRY NICHOLLS, of Dale-
street, of a daughter.
. . _

Sane day, in Park-street, London, Lady R. GROSVENOR,
of a son.
On the 28th ultimo, at Litherland, the wife of Mr. THOMAS
SNEADE, of a daughter.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1848-02-01

DUBLIN CORN MARKET, JAN. 28.

IR had a small and dull market this day, but without alters-
tiop in prices of any description of grain. Indian Corn heavy,
and to effect sales a reduction in price should be submitted to.
White Wheat.. 27s Od to 31s Od I Oatmeal 12s Od to 13s Od
Itett'ditto 23s Od to 28s Od I Second Flour.. 16s 6d to 17s Ed
Batley 14s Od to 17s Od Indian Corn... 28s Od to 33s Od
Isere'..
Cata lOs Od to 126 Od
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1848-02-01

JOULE'S STONE ALE.

R. LITTLE,
WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANT,.
61, DALE-STREET,
SOLE AGENT IN LIVERPOOL
For the supply of Private Families with the above delightfully

flavoured Ale,

JOSEPH DAVIS,
(LATE DAWBARN AND DAVIS')
TAILOR AND DRAPER,
14, COLQUITT-ST.RBET.

THE NEWEST LONDON AND PARISIAN
STYLES, combining Elegance with Economy, supplied by
JOSEPH DAVIS,
TAILOR AND DRAPER,
14, COLQUITT-STREET,
(SEVENTH DOOR FROM BOLD-STREET,)
LIVERPOOL.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1848-02-01

BIRMINGHAM CORN MARKET, JAN. 26.
During the present week the Wheat trade has continued in a
lifeless state, and the few sales made were at a further reduc-
tion of about Is. per quarter. Malting Barley maintained its
value, and grinding qualities are in request. Beans and Oats
held for former prices, with only a limited demand for either.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1848-02-01

From the Rev. J. Fearon.

With confidence and great pleasure I certify that Mr. Levi
extracted several Corns of long standing from my feet, with
great skill and no pain, in the month of May, 1846 and they
have not returned; therefore, I recommend all my friends to
apply to him. J. FEARON.
Bootle, near Liverpool, December 21, 1847.

Mr. Levi has this day extracted my corn without giving me
any pain. R. T. DUARTE.
9, Exchange-buildings, Liverpool, 10th Jan., 1848.

I certify that Mr. Levi has extracted several corns from my
foot without giving any vain. W. W. FALLS.
25, Washington-Street, Liverpool, 19th Tan., 1848.

From the Most Rev. his Grace the Lord Archbishop of Armagh.
I certify that Mr. Levi extracted the corns which were in my
feet without giving me any pain. JOHN G. ARMAGH.
30, Charles-street, St. James's-square, August 8, 1843.

From his Grace the Duke of Leeds.
I consider that Mr. Levi is a very clever operator for corns,
as he has extracted several very painful for me this morning,
without the smallest pain. LEEDS.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1848-02-01

CERTIFICATES

to be granted, unless cause be shown to the contrary on the
day of meeting.
Feb. 18, J. Mackay, Liverpool, tailor.—Feb. 18, E. Allanson,
Liverpool, wine-merchant.

CERTIFICATES
To be granted by the Vice-Chauceller acting in Bankruptcy,
unless cause be shown to the contrary on or before Feb. 18.
T. Dawber, Manchester, calico-printer.—S. Stocks. Man-
chester and Heaton Mersey, Lancashire, bleacher.
SCOTCH SEQUESTRATIONS.
J. Kay, Glasgow.
R. Grant, Lybster, merchant.
Clapperton and Smith. Edinburgh, tailors.
A. Mitchell and Co., Paisley. singers and scourers.
J. Wilkie, Uddingst.m, plough manufacturer.
N. Pollock, Paisley, grocer.
H. Monteath, Galashiels, manufacturer.
F. Caldwell, junior, Ardrossau, merchant.
J. Bell, Haddington, engineer.
T. Kirk, Glasgow, engineer.

MEETINGS OF CREDITORS FOR LIVERPOOL.
February. Hom
1, Stephen Moore (audits District Court, it
1, James Waddell (audit)
1, Joseph Yates Ashton (Ist)
1, John Shallcross (Ist)
1, Joseph Robinson Pim (Ist)
2, John George White (2nd)
2, William Blain (2nd) Ditto, 11
2, James Jones (proof and div.) Ditto, 11
4, James Law (2nd)
4, Edward Evans (2nd) Ditto, 12
4, John Chorley (proof and div.) ,. Ditto, 12
8, Robert Greenham (proof and div.)
8, William Ferguson (audit)
8, John Calvin Dreaper (Ist)
8, Edward Hamilton (Ist) ditto, 11
9, Thomas Yates (audit)
9, Thomas Baskerville (Ist) ditto, 11
10, Mark Seton Synnot (2nd) ditto, 11
10, Hugh Williams (2nd) - ditto, 11
10, Owen Parry Roberts (2nd)
10, Patrick Francis ikl`Kenna (Ist)
11, William Gregory (2nd) ditto, 11
11, George James Blake (2nd)
11, Edward Brookfield (2nd)
11, William Ferguson (proof and div.)
11, Robert Murray (2nd) ditto, 12

POTA TOE MARKET,
29, 1848.

LIVERPOOL HAY AN:
JAN JAR'
S. d. s. d.
Hay, old, 20th 0 6@ 0 9 Potatoes, v• 90th.
New
Clover
Grass 0 0— 0 0 Cups
Straw, Wheat ~ 0 34 0 3/ Cattle 0 0 0 0
Oat 0 34 0 32 Menglewurzel .. 0 0— 0 0
Barley
Carrots, per t0n.24 0 —26 0 Manure 5 0 7 0

s. d. s. d

THE CHARITIES.

-SOUTHERN AND. TOXTETH HOSPITAL, JAN. 26.

MONTHLY REPORT.

INDOOR: Cured and relieved. 2; Dead, 0; Entered, 4;
Under treatment, 30.—OUTDOOR : Cured and relieved, 20 ;
Dead, 0 ; Entered, 24 ; Under treatment, 34.
Chaplain. Rev. Thomas Nolan, A.M.; Treasurer, B. Platt,
Esq.; Visitors, Gilbert Harrison and Mr. Challoner ;
House-Surgeon, Mr. Thos. Morris; Assistant House-
dargeon, Mr Thomas Armstrong Cammock.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1848-02-01

LATEST DATES AT LIVERPOOL.
Direct. Indirect. Direct. Indirect.
Australia .. .. Sept. 27 Lima I Nov., 11
Bahia Dec. 2 Maranham.. Dec. 17, •
Barbadoes .. Dec. 31 Mauritius .. !Nov. 22
Bombay .. 5 Mobile .. IJan. 4
B. Ayres .. Nov. Monte Video Nov. 11! • •
Calcutta .. Dec.. New Orleans .. IJan. 6
C. G. Hope. N0v.26 .. New York ' ; • • 13
Charleston . .. Jan. 4 Pernambuco. Dec. 24: ..
China .. Nov. 21 Rio Janeiro.: Dec.i 12
Demerara .. Dec. 1 Savannah ;Jan. 4
Havana St. Helena .. D. 10; ..
Valparaiso „ ;Oct. 2$
La ra ene Cruz „ On. 13
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1848-02-01

&train pabigation.

BRITANNIA, for HALIFAX and BOSTON.
ENGAGED FREIGHT will be received on MONDAY next, the
7th, TUESDAY, the Bth, and until NOON of WEDNEsnAy,:the
9th February.

BRITISH AND NORTH AMERICAN ROYAL
MAIL STEAM SHIPS,
APPOINTED BY THE ADMIRALTY TO SAIL
BETWEEN
I LIVERPOOL and BOSTON,
AND BETWEEN
LIVERPOOL and NEW
Calling at HALIFAX
To Land and Receive Passengers and Her Majesty's Mails
Captain. Captain.
AMERICA .. C. H. E. Judkins NIAGARA .. Alex. Kyrie.
EUROPA.... Edw. G. Lott. C .. Walter Douglas
HIBERNIA..NeiI Shannon. MBRIA Wm. Harrison
BRITANNIA.W. J. C. . CALEDONIA.John Leitch
ACADIA....

YORK,

The Vessels yo,drilted to sail frotii LIVEIif66E;7; the
BRITANNIA .. 'or BOSTON on Saturday, the 12th Feb.
CAMBRIA .... For NEW YORK on Saturday, the 26th Feb.
The Vessels appointed to sail from AMERICA are the
CAMBRIA From NEW YORK on the 29th January.
ACADIA From BOSTON. on the 12th February
HIBERNIA... From NEW YORK on the 26th February

The Passengers and Goods for New York are intended to be
landed at Jersey City, within the jurisdiction of the Custom-
house of New York.
Passengers' Luggage must be on board the day previous to
sailing.

Passage, including Provisions, but without Wines or Liquors,
which can be obtained on board, to Boston, Halifax, or New
York, Thirty-sight Guineas. Steward's Fee, One Guinea.
Dogs charged each.

Apply, in Halifax, to S. CuNARD ; in Boston, to S. S. Lawis ;
in New York, to Enw. CUNARD, jun. ; in London, to J. B.
FOORD, 52, Old Broad-street; in Glasgow, to G. and J. BURNS;
or, in Liverpool, to _

- D. and C. MACIVER, 14, Water-street.
Nom—All Letters and Newspapers intended to be sent by
these Vessels must pass through the Postoffice, and none will be
received at the Agents' Offices
Passeng

Nilf be charged freight on their personal luggage
..iceeds half a ton measurement.

HALIFAX AND BOSTON ROYAL- MAIL

- .
The BRITANNIA will start on SATURDAY, the 12th instant.
A Steamer will leave the Egremont Slip, south end of the
Prince's Dock, at Half-past Eleven o'clock (Forenoon) of
that day, with the Passengers for the BRITANNIA.
1:3- Passengers are particularly requested to send all Luggage
on board the day before ; and, to prevent disappointment or
difficulty, they are informed, that Packages of Merchandise
will not be allowed to be shipped as Luggage, or with their
Luggage.

Passengers are not permitted to go on board by the Steamer
that takes the Mail.

N.B.—Parcels will be received, at the Office of the Agents in
Liverpool, until Six o'clock on the Evening of FRIDAY, the
11th instant, but not later.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1848-02-01

LONDON AND NORTH-WESTERN RAILWAY.
ALTERATION OF TRAINS.
LIVERPOOL AND MANCHESTER BRANCH.
TFHE Public are requested to take NOTICE, -that,
on and after T 4yruary, the EXPRESS
TRAIN now leaviry nester at Twelve o'clock
*ill be despatched hat the TRAIN which
now leaves Manch+ 5 15 P.M., will =be de-
spatched at 5 P.M.
MARK HUISH.

General Manager's Office, Liverpool,
24th January, 1848.

Tuesday, the Ist o el
ig Liverpool f anchi
l at 11 45 . ; and th
Lester iverpool at
By order,
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1848-02-01

LATEST DATES AT LIVERPOOL.
'Direct. Indirect. Direct. Indirect.
Australia .. .. Sept. 2 lima
Bahia Dec. Maranhasa.. Dec. 17 • •
Barbadoes Dec. 31 Mauritius .. ;Nev. 22
Bombay .. Mobile .. Pan. 4
B. Ayres .. Nov. Monte Video Nov.ll
Calcutta Dec. New Orleans . • I.lan. 6
C. G. Hope. N0v.26 .. New York .. 13
Charleston . .. Jan. 4 Pernambuco. Dec. 24 ..
China .. Nov. 21 Rio Janeiro.. .. Dec. 12
Demerara .. Dec. 1
tai.
.. Jan. 4
Havana .. Helena . • Dee. 10, ..
.. k:alparalb() :Oct. 28
(ivavra 1 era Crux kDec. 14
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1848-02-01

were su:

the latter being fairly chilled hair
There was no downfall during th
the barometrical or atmospheric pressure was so great that
though the sky was murky, and a haze prevailed, indica-
ting on ordinary occasions, an almost immediate downfall
e rain or snow, nothing could come down. On Friday,
also on f}' • ‘ie

trom their vocation
lese three days. In fact

oaturday mormn, ,ne rich cream in th,
plendid dairy of H. Littledal€ Esq., at Liscard, con-
ained in glass vessels, was frozen to the thickness of an
rich. It should be ided, however, that although the
iouse is well covered in and beautifully fitted up, with
narble tables, &c., the ventilating openings opposite to

tnner, nULIII4I,CI.I UJe ireezirig east wina so neeiy as
to produce the extraordinary effect. We are indebted to
Mr. Abraham, optician, Lord-street, in this town (who
registers the state of the atmosphere for the government
reports on health, &c.) for the following facts :—The

point that week on Wean

the average height being29cig's7Thye' ';hermometer, on
Friday night, was down to 18 dgs.,—an extreme degree
of cold in this latitude—on Thursday it had fallen to
20 dgs., which was much too cold for the comfort of the
lieges. A change took place on Saturday afternoon. The
barometer fell to 29 dgs. 69-100ths ; and a thaw set in,
but only gradually, the hard frost having taken strong
hold of` the ground, and being reluctant to give way.
Sunday was, on the whole, a fine day, with a S.S.W.
wind, and the snow, before perceptible, nearly all disap-
peared. Some slight rain fell during the day, and the
roads and fields became soft. Yesterday morning,
shortly after midnight, the wind again veered to the S.E.,
and a short but temporary revisitation of the frost was the
consequence. The day afterwards turned out fine, with
occasional slight rain. Last night, the sky became clear
and the air rather chilly, so that it is not improbable but
we shall again (we date from Monday night) have a
slight touch of. frost before the morning of our present
date.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1848-02-01

This being -a MUTUAL ASSURANCE SOCIETY, the Profits
are not, as in Proprietary Companies, divided between the
Partners and the Assured. The WHOLE belong to the Policy
Holders. It is, therefore, impossible for any Assurance Office
to give greater advantages to Assurers than this Society affords.
At the ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING, held. on the 4th
May last, after reserving upwards of THIRTY-SIX THOUSAND
POUNDS forfuture division, a Vested Bonus of TWO per Cent.
per annum, to all Policies of two years' standing, was declared,
not only on the Sums originally Assured, but also on the
additions previously made to them. Thus Policies of £lOOO
effected before Ist March, 1832, will, if they become claims after
Ist March next. receive an addition of FOUR HUNDRED
AND TWO POUNDS, being upwards of FORTY PER CENT.
thereon; and other Policies will also receive in proportion to
their duration.

The next Triennial Allocation of Profits takes place at Ist
March, 1850, when all Policies of five years' endurance will
receive additions. Policies opened on or before let March next,
will, at Ist March, 1853, be entitled to Vested Additions cor-
responding to the number of Annual Premiums which nave then
been made, or have become due.
The Annual Revenue now exceeds ONE HUNDRED AND
SEVEN THOUSAND POUNDS.
ROBERT CHRISTIE, Manager.
ROBERT GIBSON, Secretary.

AGENTS.
LIVERPOOL—WILLIAM OXLEY, 3, Rumford-place.
Manchester—Anderson and Thorburn, Merchants.
Oldham—Samuel Oliver, Primrose-mount.
Bury—William M‘Lean, Draper.
Blackburn—George Johnston and Son, Drapers.
Chorley—Alexander Bannerman, Land Agent.
Preston—Jaines Winder, Solicitor.
Lancaster—L. Sanderson,•Caatle-hiil.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1848-02-01

No. 1329.]

FOUR MORE LECTURES BY MR. HICKS,
AT THE CONCERT-HALL, LORD NELSON-STREET,
LIVERPOOL
MR. HICKS (Practical and Consulting Phrenolo-
gist and Mesmerist) respectfully announces that he will
deliver a Course of FOUR LECTURES on PHRENOLOGY
and MESMERISM, on the Evenings of the 2nd, 3rd, 7th and
9th of February instant.
The First Lecture, TO-MORROW, (Wednesday), 2d instant, on
Phrenology; embracing the Fundamental Powers of the Mind,
the Cerebral Organs, their situation, uses, abuses, and combina-
tion in the fomation of character. Second Lecture, Tit URSDAY
next, 3d instant, on Mesmerism, its Philosophy and Uses,
continued from Mr. Hicks's Lecture --the 20th ultimo.
Third Lecture, MONDAY next, 7th • ant, the application of
Phrenology to the Education outh, the Choice of Profes-
sions, &c. Fourth Lec , WEDNESDAY, 9th instant, Mes-
merism ; its applicat• and superiority as a curative agent ;
necessary qualific ns of Mesmerisers; directions for operat-
ing, &c., and a review of the chief causes which have retarded
the progress of Mesmerism.
The Lectures on Phrenology will be illustrated by Busts and
Diagrams of known characters. The Mesmeric Lectures will
be accompanied by a Series of Experiments upon several indi-
viduals.
To commence each evening at Eight o'clock precisely.
Tickets of admission to each Lecture : Reserved Seats, Is.,
Side Gallery, 6d. ; Body of the Hall, 3d. each, may be obtained
at Mr. SHEPPERD'S, Bookseller, Scotland-road; Mr. HoLT-
TUM'S, Boot and Shoe Manufacturer, 6, Adelaide- buildings ;
Mrs. Woon's, Bookseller, Bold-street, and at the Offices of the
Mercury, Journal, Standard, and Albion newspapers ; also at
the Door.
N.B.—The Tickets issued at Mr. HICKS' last Two Lectures
admit FREE only to the Lecture To-morrow, (Wednesday,) the
2nd instant, to the same part of the Hall as the party then oc-
cupied.
Mr. HICKS may be professionally consulted at Mrs. Wood's,
62, Bold-street, (opposite Newington.) Fees for a written
Phrenological Delineation of Character, 2 Children
is. 6d. each.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1848-02-01

insntranre 4lottrrs.

THE (LONDON). LICENSED VICTUALLERS
ANI) GENERAL FIRE AND LIFE ASSURANCE
COMPANY.

ADELAIDE-'LACE, LONDON BRIDGE.
ESTABLISHED 1835,
Ernpowerld by Act of Parham:mt.
DIRECTORS.
Chas. Bleaden, Esq., Chairman.
Andrew Clarke, Esq., Deputy-Chairman.
The Right Hon. the Lord Mayor.
Jdhn Addis, Esq. William Knott, Esq.
'Geo. H. Child, Esq. Robert Maine, Esq.
William Float, Esq. J. Musg,rave, Esq., Alderman.
William Game, Esq. I Francis Witham, Esq.
J. G. Hammack, Esq. I
The Company has been formed by an opulent and influential
body of PrOprietore, with a large Capital, and extensive Con-
flexions.
Property of every descriptio ' nsured against Fire, at
Rates and on Conditions as ntageons as are offered by any
other Office ; and all Clai or Loss are paid without delay.
Insurance for Seven rs charged as' only for Six.
In the Life Depa ent the Premiums have been calculated
on the lowest e e consistent with the fair interests of the
Company. Assurers have the option of sharing in the profits;
and one-half of the Premium on Life may remain unpaid for
thelirst five years, at interest at Five percent. Annual interest.
'41..* The Company has Branch Offices at Glasgow, Edin-
burgh, Liverpool, Manchester, Dublin, Bath, Bristol, Glou-
cester, &c., &c., and Agents in the principal Towns in the
Kingdom. _ . .

MS. WASON, Agent,
Wasorils-buildings, Liverpool.
N.B.Transfers made to this office free of expense.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1848-02-01

[INCORPORATED BY ACT OF PARLIAMENT.]
COTTISH EQUITABLE (MUTUAL) LIFE
ASSURANCE SOCIETY.

EDINBURGH
LONDON

26, ST. ANDREW-SQUARE.
61, MOOROATE-STREET.

ORDINARY DIDUCTORS.
William Stuart Walker, of Howland, Esq., Advocate.
John Hutton, Esq., Merchant, Leith.
David J. Thompson, Esq., Merchant, Edinburgh.
James Ross, Esq , Solicitor, Supreme Courts.
Thomas Scott Anderson, Esq., W.S.
Henry Maitland, Esq., Wine Merchant.
Robert Chambers, Esq., Publisher.
Robert Robertson Glasgow, of Montgreenan, Esq., Advocate.
-George Ross, jun., Esq., Advocate.
'Thomas Constable, Esq., Printer.
John Whitefoord Mackenzie, Esq.. W.S.
Robert Laurie, Esq., Master of the Merchant Company, Leal!.

",,LOCAL-BOARD OF Dierec-roes FOR LIVERPOOL.
CHAIRMAN.
Thomas Chilton, Esq.

Thomas Martin, Esq.
David Cannon, Esq.

DIRECTORS.
William Oxley, Esq.
Ha/head, Esq.

"ere-tr
,e
A vT
J/C
of the Society down to the tat March,
1847.

MEDICAL REF
James Petrie. '

M.D.

WILLIAM OX

, 3, Rumford-place

VIEW of the Progj

Amount I Annual Accumulated
Assured. Revenue. Fund.
325,611 11,364 24,661
824,275 30,208 71,191
1,569,570 55,536 153,329
1,929,292 68,920 263,749
2,763,381 99,270 400,503

At Ist Mara], 1835
Do. 1838
Do. 1841
Do. 1844
Do. 1847

30,208
55,536
, 68,920
. 99,270

24,661
71,191
153,329
263,749
400,503
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1848-02-01

PACKETS NF.EOvR LAI PHILADELPHIA

.g,
r'ilri-
..kW

HELEN M`GAW (new ship), BURWELL 9OO tons,
KALAMAZOO G. FAULK 800 tons,
WM. PENN (new ship), A. MICHAELS. 9OO tons,
GLENMORE (new ship), A, B. r—Lh RKE 5OO tons,

!6th May

ators, and due regard

The above Ships are built of t__
manded by able and experienced
has been paid to select models f
passengers.
These Packets take advantage of the steam tow-boats on the
Delaware.
The Shi

speed, with comfort for

Is of_ this Line will sail punctually on the days adver

tised.—FOr freight or cabin passage apply to
RICHARDSON BROTHERS and Co., or to
JOHN TAYLOR CROOK.
Freight by these vessels will be collected at the rate of four
dollars eighty cents to the pound sterling.

TO SHIPPERS OF GOODS AND PASSENGERS
TO THE " UNITED STATES."
Ag;a94,-,
The SUBSCRIBER continues to despatch first-class
fast-sailing American Packet-ships to NEW YORK,
PHILADELPHIA, and other ports of the UNITED

LANGTRYS and Co., 20, Water-street, Liverpool

DROGHEDA STEAM-PACKET COMPANY.
SI. PAlRlClc,Captaln F. I-lEANY,
42U- BRIAN BOIROIMHE, Captain REYNOLDS,
_ FAUGH-A-BALLAGH, Captain WHITE,
(new iron Steam Ships,)
IRISHMAN, Captain TOKER, and
FAIR TRADER, Capt. OWENS.
The above splendid first-class Steamers sail regularly between
LIVERPOOL AND DROGHEDA,

with or without Pilots, and liberty to tow vessels :
THIS DAY, February 1, at 7 o'clock, Afternoon.
THURSDAY, February 3, at 8 o'clock, Afternoon.
SATURDAY, February 5, at 9 o'clock, Afternoon.
A Steamer sails from DROGIIEDA for LIVERPOOL, on
MONDAYS, WEDNESDAYS, FRIDAYS, and SATURDAYS.
Live Stock to be on the Quay of Drogheda three hours before

Gaids received daily at the Clarence Dock, and forwarded to
Drogheda per first vessel. Freights moderate.
CABIN FARE, (including Steward's Fee,) 108. ; DECK, ss.
For further particulars apply to
PATRICK TERNAN,
35, Water-street, and Clarence Dock, Liverpool.

STEAM COMMUNICATION BETWEEN DUNDALK
AND LIVERPOOL.
THE DUNDALK STEAM-PACKET CO.'S
plendid and powerful new iron Steam Ships
PRIDE OF ERIN,
(800 tons burthen, and 420 horse power,)
JOHN Wi LLIAms, Master, and
DUNDALK.

;00 tons burthen, and 300 horse power,)
JOHN HUTCHESON, Master,

Are intended to sail as under:
FROM LIVERFOOL TO DUNDALK,
(From the Clarence Dock Basin,)

Thursd,

ci February, at 8 o'clock,' Evening

Monday
Thursdv

10th February, at 1 o'clock, Afternoon.
14th February, at 5} o'clock, Evening.
17th February, at 9 o'clock, Night.
21st February, at 11 o'clock, Forenoon.
24th February, at 12 o'clock, Noon.
28th February, at 31 o'clock, Afternoon

rig Steward's Fee ;
is the Ladies' Cabin

Steerage, 5s

A S'tewa; dess att

any's Vessels sails from DUNDALK for
TUESDAY, and SATURDAY, about two
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1848-02-01

FASHIONS FOR FEBRUARY.

(From the " London and Paris Ladies' Magazine of Fashion.")
There is but little variation in the make of dresses,
though some skill is required in adapting the style of the
dress to the figure. Open redingotes prevail for morning
wear, the corsages only being close with trimmings of vel-
vet or gimp, which give width to the form, meeting at the
waist in the waistcoat style. The jackets sometimes re-
semble pockets—blue de France, a tint between the saphir
and lapis lazuli is a very fashionable colour ; it is the only
shade of blue that looks well by candle-light ; the vert de
fruit is also a delicate cclour, very pretty with black lace;
pink is less in favour this winter for dresses, but is much
used for bonnets, trimming, and sorties de bal. The
skirts of the dresses are not worn so long ; those who still
preserve them a little trainante, have them busque in
front so as to disengage the feet, and in flounced dresses
the upper one is fulled to the waist, giving the effect of a
second skirt.

The toilettes de bal are made. a *grecque, or with dra-
perie ; corsage it cceur before and behind, and rather long
sleeves. With respect to the trimmings on the skirts
there is always much variety, but many are open at the
sides, and confined at intervals by nceuds of ribbon, or by
blond echillonn4es. Double and triple skirts continue in
favour; in thin materials the corsages are not always
pointed, but fulled into a band, with ceintures of ribbon
so wide that the long ends nearly cover the front breadth.
Many walking dresses with high bodies are ornamented
with several rows of narrow velvet or braid mixed with
gimp ; pretty redingotes of dark or sombre colours are
trimmed with small choux of ribbon. Dresses of Canton
satin are trimmed with vandykes of the same material, and
narrow bands of velvet in four or five rows.

Manteaux and pardessus are seen in every variety.
Small ones are trimmed with four or five rows of lace,
others are entirely covered with embroidery, others again
have a broad band of fur all around, and a second narrower
row above. Some manteaux mantelets of satin have frills
festonnes in deep vandykes, or pinked or edged with gimp ;
dark green and deep blue are used for the morning, and
white or pink for evening sorties de bal trimmed with
coloured blond, that on the hood being deep enough to
forma veil.

Many Spanish coiffures in black and pink are worn :
some are formed of very small mantilles attached to the
head by branches of roses, and supported by a tortoise-
shell comb, the ends of the mantille fall to the waist ; a
similar coiffure of white tulle laine d'or is very elegant.
The ornamental combs have a good effect in coiffures,
composed of a fiche of black lace placed on tiO wreath of
flowers arranged in full bunches..
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1848-02-01

140 0-41 0

126 0 -27 0

FOREIGN.
s. d. s. d.
7 3 7 6
7 9 8 2
7 9 8 0
7 9 s 0
6 8 7 0
6 6 —6 9
7 0 7 3
6 9 7 2
5 3 5 6
0 0 0 0
32 0 —35 0
3 8 4 3
2 9 3 0
38 0 —42 0
28 0 —29 0

43 0-46 0
34 0 -38 0
30 0 -33 0
14 0 -14 6

27 0 -28 0
27 0 -29 0
22 0 -24 0
0 0 - 0 0

white ..
do. ....
highmix
white ..
Archngl
Polish..
white ..
Egypt'n

white
in bond

CORN EXCHANGE, JAN. 28.

The arrivals of foreign grain into this port since Monday last
comprise merely 2500 qrs. of Wheat from Odessa, and 1600 qrs.
Barley from Egypt, and the wind still coming from the east,
the supplies received coastwise and from Ireland in the course
of that time are also very inconsiderable ; these, however, aided
by samples from our limited stocks in granary, are in general
more than sufficient to meet the existing demand, which, in the
continued downward tendency of other English markets, is re-
stricted mainly to our local requirements, whilst those in Ire-
land evince less inclination to recede for the moment; in the
meantime, although we have little change to note in prices, the
trade in all its bearings, during the interval from Tuesday, has
been more tranquil than usual.

Very few country bbyeri; iiiipearing at our market to-day,
our home millers remaining extremely inactive, the transac-
tions in foreign were confined chiefly to a few parcels taken for
fuiut6 disposal on terms rather under the rates of Tuesday;
English as well HS Irish new NM: in slow request, at a decline
Of Id. to 2d. per 701 b- Flour of every description likewise met
a dull sale, and scarcely maintained our last quotations; but as
of either of these articles no large importations are anticipated,
before a long. period in the ensiag spring or summer, few hold-
ers seem desirous of forcing sales at any material abatement.
Barley, exciting less inquiry, and Malt being more difficult to
sell, each hardly supported former prices.—Beans and Pease,
upon a very limited demand, were both the turn cheaper.—
Oats, in the absence of any material supply at hand, were sale-
able at the rates last noted; Oatmeal, on the contrary, was
dull and slightly depressed in value.
Indian Corn, commanding little notice to-day, was 6d. to is.
per quarter lower; and Corn Meal rather easier to purchase.

DUBLIN CATTLE MARKET. JAN. 27.
We had a greater supply of Cattle than we expected. Prime
Beef sold much the same as the previous week, 50s. to 555.:
ordinary kinds, is. to 2s. per cwt. lower, say 445. to 505.; Mut-
51d. to 71d: per lb. ; Veal, 61d. to 7d. per lb., sinking offal. Pigs
brought 445. to 465. ; ordinary kinds 40s. per cwt.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1848-02-01

CA U I 0 .N

Persons desirous. of testing the efficacy of this medicine.
must observe that on each bottle are the words, " SPENCER'S
PULMONIC ELIXIR," and • that each wrapper. has a fac-
simile of the Proprietors' signature, " I'. ROBERTS &.Co,"
Prepared only by T. Roasters and Co. Crane-court, Fleet.
street, London •, and Sold Wholesale lay Ettwards,43l, St. Paul's
Churchyard; Barclay. and Sons, Farrtngdon-street ; Sutton 8:
Co., Bow Churchyard; Sanger & Co., Oxford-street, London ;
ilottershead and Roberts, Manchester; •Raiines and Ce:,Edin,
burgh; and Noble, Boston; and Retail by all respectable Me
dicine Venders in the Kin*dorn. In Bottles, at Is. lid. aw I
2a. 9d. each. -0,,* The Bottles at 2s. 9d. contain meetly thret
email.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1848-02-01

CONSIDERABLE REDUCTIONS IN PRICES.

CONSTANTLY ON HAND
GUTTA PERCHA WELLINGTONS, OXONIONS,
CLARENCE BOOTS. CLOTH BOOTS, &c.
Also,
VULCANISED INDIA RUBBER OVER-SHOES,
GOLOSHES, CLOGS, RIDING AND SHOOTING BOOTS.
EUKNEMIDA GAITERS,
ANTIGROPELOS TOP BOOTS, &c.
N.B.—Boots and Shoes Repaired with Gutta Percha at Three
Hours' Notice.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1848-02-01

Ea bt 7Ltt.

'MO be LET, at Netherfiel - ad South, = a good
1 FAMILY HOUSE, with' ' attached, Coacli:house and
'Stable. Rent moderate.
'barn-s
Appltry
eet. to S. WAT ousz, Statham's-buildings, 5, Tithe-

BELMONT, NEAR RICHMOND-HIM.
T 0 be LET, a first-class VILLA RESIDENCE,
delightfully situated in one 0 rst localities near
Liverpool. The House is in e way complete for a Family
of distinction in the inter' and exterior, having a Double
Coach-house, with St , Gardens, and Pleaster2 Grounds.
Apply to S. WA RHOUSE, Statham's-buiklings, 5, Tithe-
barn-street.

rpo be LET, with immediate Possession, a DOUBLE
I OFFICE, on the Ground Floor, in Union-buildings, 16,
North John-street, lately occupied b eenstreet. Rent,
se37 10s.
Apply to Messrs. WAS nd GREENSTREET, Sslicitors,
Wason's-buildings, H ngton-street.

I,IV ERPOOL I)OCKS.
LOANS OF MONEY.

THE COMMITTEE of the LIVERPOOL DOCKS
do HEREBY GIVE NOTICE, that they are willing to
receive LOANS of MONEY to a LIMITED AMOUNT, on the
Security of the Bonds of the Trustees of the Liverpool Docks,
at the rate of FIVE POUNDS per Cent tier Annum Interest,
for periods of either Three, Five ven Years.
All letters to be addresse mita E WITHERS, Esquire,
Treasurer of the Liver ocks, Dock-office, Liverpool.
y order,
DANIEL MASON, Secretary.
Dock-office, Liverpool, October 21, 1847.

LIVERPOOL DISPENSARIES.
THE GENERAL ANNUAL MEETING of the
Governors of this Institutionwill be holden in the Board-
room, Parish-offices, No. 1, Fenwick-street, on FRIDAY next,
the 4th February, at Half-past Two o'clock, to transact the
usual business of the Charity, and to elect Officers for the ensu-
ing year.

By order of the General Committee,
22
#;„1.1,--GIBSON, Secretary.
Subscriptions and Donat' in aid of the exhausted Funds
of the Dispensaries wi thankfully received by GEORGE
GREEN HOENBY, Es , Treasurer, 10, North John-street.;
F. MACGREGORFAQ., Vauxhall Foundry ; CHARLES BOOTH,
Esq., 49, North John-street; and by the SECRETARY, at the
Dispensaries' Office, 21, South Castle-street, between the bours
of Three and Four o'clock-daily.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1848-02-01

Nance

1; and

ius, comp,

d a losing game : and, at the same time, the
int:Teased pricy which the foreign grower was to re-
ceive for his food was to enable him to expend more
id of diminishing his

in our manuta

means. We were, moreover, to annihilate foreign
industry, by the same agency with which we stimu-
lated the prosperity of foreigners. Neither of these
contradictory results has followed ; and the reason
is very evident, viz., that the foreigner prefers lay-
ing out the increased price which he receives for
his grain in stimulating the growth of his own
manufactures.

But, how does this singular argument, that our
purchases of food from the foreigner incapacitates
him from buying from us (!) his ordinary quantity
of manufactured goods, apply to the case of the
United States ? Our demand, and that of Europe,
has, during the past year, raised the price of food
of every description in America fully fifty per cent.
Flour has ranged at the principal ports from 5 dol.
50 cents to 6 dol. 50 cents per barrel, which, in
ordinary years, has not been worth more than 3 dol.

Yet America has been
%ble to take from us, as will be seen from the state-
ment elsewhere, three times her ordinary consump-
tion of cotton manufactures, and no doubt a largely
increased quantity of other British products. It

50 cents to 4 dol. 50 cent

is certainly'not for us to attempt to reconcile this
discrepancy in the application of the free traders'
argument. We leave the task to them ; and it will
require some little ingenuity to perform it satis-

faitoril

The caus

of the falling
British West Indies is more

which a
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1848-02-01

No. 1329.]

FOUR MORE LECTURES BY MR. HICKS,

AT THE CONCERT-HALL, LORD NELSON-STREET,

,
LIVERPOOL
MR. HICKS (Practical and Consulting Phrenolo-
gist and Mesmerist) respectfully announces that be will
deliver a Course of FOUR LECTURES on PHRENOLOGY
and MESMERISM, on the Evenings of the 2nd, 3rd, 7th and
9th of February instant.
The First Lecture, TO-MORROW, (Wednesday), 2d instant, on
Phrenology; embracing the Fundamental Powers of the Mind,
the Cerebral Organs, their situation, uses, abuses, and combina-
tion in the forr.,ation of character. Second Lecture, THURSDAY
next, 3d instant, on Mesmerism, its Philosophy and Uses,
continued from Mr. Hicks's Lecture of the 20th ultimo.
Third Lecture, MONDAY next, 7th instant, the application of
Phrenology to the Education of Youth, the Choice of Profes-
sions, &c. Fourth Lecture, WEDNESDAY, 9th instant, Mes-
merism ; its application and superiority as a curative agent ;
necessary qualifications of Mesmerisers; directions for operat-
ing, &c., and a review of the chief causes which have retarded
the progress of Mesmerism.
The Lectures on Phrenology will be illustrated by Busts and
Diagrams of known characters. The Mesmeric Lectures will
be accompanied by a Series of Experiments upon several indi-
viduals.
To commence each evening at Eight o'clock precisely.
Tickets of admission to each Lecture : Reserved Seats, Is.,
Side Gallery, 6d. ; Body of the Hall, 3d. each, may be obtained
at Mr. SHEPPERD'S, Bookseller, Scotland-road; Mr. HOLT-
TUM'S, Boot and Shoe Manufacturer, 6, Adelaide. buildings;
Mrs. Woon's, Bookseller, Bold-street, and at the Offices of the
Mercury, Journal, Standard, and Albion newspapers; also at
the Door.
N.B.—The Tickets issued at Mr. Hicks' last Two Lectures
admit FREE only to the Lecture To-morrow, (Wednesday,) the
2nd instant, to the same part of the Hall as the party then oc-
cupied.
Mr. HICKS may be professionally consulted at Mrs. Wood's,
62, Bold-street, (opposite Newington.) Fees for a written
Phrenological Delineation of Character, 2 Children
is. 6d. each.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1848-02-01

SALFORD CATTLE MARKET, JAN. 26.

We had a fair show of stock for the season. The quality
hardly an average one. As we had some buyers from a dis-
tance, prime Beet and Mutton fully supported last week's rates,
and a good clearance made.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1848-02-01

LIVERPOOL INFIRMARY REPORT, JAN. 29.

DISCHARGED : In-patients cured, 26 ; Relieved and at own
request, 5; Made Out-patient, 2; Irregular, 1; Dead. 4.—
ADMITTED : In-patients, 39; Out-patients, 1 ; Casuals during
the week, 8 ; Remaining in the House, 203.
Consulting Surgeon, J. Dawson, Esq. ; House Surgeon, Mr.
C. B.. Wilson ; Apothecary, Mr. George Padley ; House
Visitors, T. A. Hope and W. Carson, Esqs.,; Chaplain,
Rev. W. Blundell ; Treasurer, Richard Gibson, Esq.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1848-02-01

THE WEST INDIES-THEIR IMPROVEMENT

We have repeatedly called attention to the ruinous con-
dition of our West Indian colonies owing to the disastrous
policy pursued towards them during the last few years. It
has been truly said that " those who have marked the
progress of the late commercial crisis, and have witnessed
the prostration of the most splendid commercial fortunes,
are well aware that one of the chief elements of these dis-
asters is to be found in the working of that fearful experi-
ment by which, in 1846, slave-grown sugars were admit-
ted into competition with the sugars of British colonists,
not yet fully inured to the free-labour system."
We have been much instructed by the perusal of a very
sensible pamphlet*, in which the whole question connected
with our West Indian possessions is discussed with unu-
sual ability. It is proved from parliamentary returns
that prior to the abolition of slavery our colonists there
were able to produce sugar almost as cheap as the slave-
The average price of British sugar during the
nine years between 1825 and 18.33 was 30s. Id. per cwt.,
and Brazil 245. 11d. Previous to 1807 the West Indies
could compete without protection with the whole world.
After the emancipation of the negroes a great proportion
of them refused to labour, and the author of the pamphlet
before us declares his solemn conviction that " instead of
the £17,000,000 (granted as compensation to the planters
of the West Indies, the Mauritius, and the Cape, for the
freedom of the slaves) being equivalent to their loss, it has
probably amounted to twice that sum." The planters
could not allow their estates to be uncultivated, or the
loss would have been excessive—they could not sell the
estates, for no buyer was to be found. Thus they were
left until 1846, when the cry for cheap sugar was raised,
and in that year the Sugar Duties Bill of 1846 completed
the catastrophe, and the writer we have alluded to thus
graphically describes our inconsistency in passing that

countries,
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1848-02-01

MANCHESTER CORN EXCHANGE, JAN. 29.

During the last day or two we have had rathei more inquiry
for Flour, but on the whole the week's business has been of a
limited character. In the agricultural districts the deliveries
of grain fall off as prices decline. At our market to.day the bu-
siness done in each article is quite in retail. In the value of
Wheat there is no decided alteration. We reduce our quota-
tions for Flour is. per sack in some instances, but generally
holders show more firmness. Oats as last quoted. Oatmeal
slow of sale, at Is. per load reduction, other articles go off
slowly at former rates.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1848-02-01

THE X. L. RAZOR SHARPENER

IS particularly recommended to Gentlemen Shaving
themselves. Being the product of many years' laborious
study, the Manufacturer can recommend it w►th confidence, as
in it are combined the properties of both a Hone and Strap,
with all modern improvements.
N.B. Directions how Gentlemen may shave themselves, with
greater ease and comfort, on scientific principles, accompany
each Sharpener.
Sold Wholesale
C
12, CHURCH-A. ERPOOL.
Also,
Mr. JAME:,
Mr. Wm. S 'eet.
Mr. W. L. ..eet.
Mr. Rolugier JONES; Perfumer, Church-street.
Mr. W. ROBERTS, Perfumer, Church-street.
Mr. J. B. JONES, Perfumer, Lime-street.
Mr. J. THOMPSON, Bold-street.

e by the Manufacturer,
CHRISTOPHER E,
,AcmHUR
SO RETAIL BY
PASTE,-,T R i
nE T,L
Boxes.iT 7
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It
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SPA NS, Perfumer, Bold-street.
SH EY, Perfumer, Ranelagh-stre
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Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1848-02-01

MANCHESTER AND LIVERPOOL DISTRICT
BANKING COMPANY.
THE DIRECTORS HEREBY GIVE NOTICE,
that a DIVIDEND, at the rate of *ght Shillings per Share,
for the Half-year ending 31st er last, (being Eight per
Cent. per Annum clear o icome Tax, which is paid by the
Bank,) will be payabl the Proprietors, at the Head Bank
and Branches, on after WEDNESDAY, the 9th of February.
The TRANSF ' BOOKS will be CLOSED from the date of
this notice till the said 9th of February.
By order of the Board,
PHILIP THOMSON.
Manchester, 26th Januar. v,1848.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1848-02-01

NTOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Boards
1. of Management of the GREAT BRITAIN MUTUAL
LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY, and that of the INDIA AND
LONDON LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, are united; and
that henceforth the business of both will be transacted at the
Office of the GREAT BRITAIN MUTUAL LIFE ASSURANCE
SOCIETY, u 14, .: ATERLOO-PLACE. -proposals for Assurance,
and other communications, will l• se be received at No. 17,
CORNHILL, the present Office. the INDIA AND LONDON
COMPANY.
GREAT BRITAIN 111fUTUAL LIFE ASSURANCE
SOCIETY AND INDIA AND LONDON LIFE
.ASSURANCE COMPANY,
14, WATERLOO-PLACE, ..4ND 17, CORNIIILL, CITY.

DIRECTORS.
Tile unshorn], Ercniess Castle, Inverness-shire, and Chapel-
street, Grosvenor-place, London, Chairman.
Richard Hartley Kennedy, Esq., (late Physician General, Bom-
bay,) Deputy Chairman of the Oriental Bank, Resington
Lodge, ' Nottinm Hill, Deputy Chairman.
William Morley, Esq., Blackheath, Deputy-Chairman.
Henry Stroud Barber, Esq., 36, Fenchureh-street, and Wan-
stead, Essex.
Francis Brodigan, Esq., Garden-cburt, Temple.
James William Deacon, Esq., Walbrook, and Southwick-place,
Hyde Park-square.
Harry George Gordon, Esq., 58, Porchester-terrace, Chairman
of the Oriental Bank.
Henry Allan Harrison, Esq., St. Leonard's-on-Sea, Sussex,
Director of the Oriental Bank.
Alexander Robert Irvine, Esq., 14, Waterloo-place, Managing
Director.
John Inglis Jerdein, Esq., Upper Ground-street, Blackfriars.
Frederick Jones, Esq., Old-square, Lincoln's Inn,
James John Kinloch, Esa., Kair, Kincardineshire, and Glou-
cester-road, Hyde Park Gardens.
Henry Lawson, Esq., Forteas Terrace, Kentish Town.
Robert Francis Power, Esq., M.D., Queen-street, May-fair.
Archibald Spens, Esq., Bombay Civil Service, Manor House,
Inveresk, N.B.
GREAT BRITAIN MUTUAL LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY.
This Society is established upon the most approved princi-
ples of the Mutual System, and allows credit for half the amount
of the first five Annual Premiums.
The first division of profits will be in the year 1849.
Proposals of every description entertained involving the con-
tingency of human life.

INDIA AND LONDON LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY.
CAPITAL, £250,000, IN 5000 SHARES OF £5O EACH.
This Company assures the lives of healthy persons in any part
of the world, at as low rates of premium as can be taken con-
sistently with perfect security, whilst, for the accommodation
of the assured, a Half-Premium Table (No. 2) has been con-
structed on a plan peculiar to this Office, and affording greater
advantages to parties assuring for short periods, with the option
of continuing for the remainder of life. •
Also invalid lives, whether afflicted with mental or bodily
infirmities.
And lives of Naval and Military Officers and Civilians in
India; in any of the Colonies, or other parts of the world.
Annuities granted, and endowments for widows and children.
A. R. IRVINE, Manager, 14, Waterloo-place.
AGENTS pan LI vEaroot.
Mr.
.N., J. ANDERSON, 10, Chapel-street.
Messrs. IRLAM and FLETCHER, solicitors.
Mr, EDWARD EVES, Inn., Surveyor.