The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1843-10-17 00:00:00

THE LIVERPOOL STANDARD

went. by which we are able to produce it at will, and wit
energies that seem to have no other limits than the humai.
wishes. Oersted. in demonstrating the connection Om..
exists between electricity and terrestrial magnetism, has
given to science the means of measuring this new force tiN
the aid of the compass needle. Spencer, at last, by the
discovery of the wonderful plastic ty of metals reduced
by the electric cu-rent, has opened to our views the means
by which this pure science has at length been able to pene-
trate into the domains of industry, and by this advance
he has been enabled to effect a complete revolution in the
whole art of metallurgy, and which will, in all probability
effect a change as complete in our mineral chemistry."
In the section of this voluminous report, whicn is et--
titled the Period of Spencer, the history and dates of his
various researches in this branch of science, are given,
and the honour of being the discoverer unhesitatingly
awarded him, while passages are translated from his
papers.

We translate the actual text of some of Mr. Spen-
cer's memoirs—says the report—in order to show with
what minuteness and fidelity -he records every part which
occurs during his experiments, whether their importance
may be apparent or otherwise."

BODE LIGHT, GEORGE'S DOCK.—A large and very
powerful bude light has been placed at the north-east
end of George's Dock, close by the gates. It has been
lighted during the two last evenings, and completely su-
persedes all the lights in that neighbourhood.

RUNCORN.—A correspondent of the Mercury states,
that on Sunday week, at Runcorn, a number of young
men, in a state of intoxication, embarked at the ferry, in
a small boat, which, soon after they pushed off, was upset
in a squall, when four of the number were drowned. Two
others were with difficulty restored.
INQUEST.—An inquest was held before the borough
coroner, on Saturday, on view of the body of Elizabeth
Page, who died suddenly in Ititson's-terrace. leading out
of Seel-street. In the opinion of Mr. James Gartbside,
surgeon, who made a post mortem examination, death
had been caused by hemorrhage, and a verdict to this
effect was returned.

NEW MODE OF RAISING THE WIND.-011 Friday, a
lad named William Finn, was fined 30.. and costs, and in
default of payment ordered to be imprisoned fourteen
days, for cutting open the linings of a gentleman's coach,
in the Saracen's Head Inn Yard, and stealing the curled
hair.

PUBLICANS FINED.—On Friday, two publicans and
four beer-sellers were charged, at the police-court, with
various infringements of the law. One of the publicans
was acquitted : the other, John Jones, Fairhurst-street,
(2d conviction,) was fined 80s. and costs. Beer-sellers
fined :—Thomas Bucks, Vauxhall,road, (2d conviction,)
80s. a Robert Wynee, aylor-street, 40a.
INQUEST.—On Wednesday, an inquest was held before
Mr. Curry on view of the body of Harriet Southurst, re-
siding in Baptist-street. The deceased had complained
for two or three days of headache, nausea, and sicknes.,
and sent to a druggist's shop, in Byrom-street, for a mix-
ture, which she took, and on Saturday evening began to
rave, and was much worse. She died on Monday. Ver-
dict—" died from fever."

A MAN STABBED BY A BEGGAR.—On Tuesday a beg-
gar, named James Morrison, and who, it was apparent,
was either permanently insane or subject to temporary
fits of excitement, was placed at the bar of the Police
Court, charged with having stabbed Thomas Christopher.
It appeared, that. on the preceding evening, the prisoner,
who had a child in his arms, begged alms from Christ°.
plier and other men, and was insulted and told to go to
the Night Asylum. He went away, but returned again,
and said be would give the b—s some cold steel for
their suppers, upon which Christopher struck him on the
nose, and, in return, the prisoner stabbed him on the
thigh, and was found by the police-officer brandishing a
large open clasp knife in his hand, and threatening to
stab any one that came near him. Mr. Rushton ordered
that all the evidence should be taken down in wridng.
ROYAL LIVER THEATRE.—This popular and pretty
little theatre, the opening of which we briefly noticed in
our last, continues to draw most respectable, and even
crowded audierces. Mr. Raymond has provided himself
with a very fair stock company ; and has this week, in
addition, the aid of an old favorite of the Liverpool pub-
lic, Mr. Browne, with the inimitable Mr. Mackay, whois
almost identified with one of the best of Sir Walter Scott's
characters, viz.,—Bailie Nicol Jarvey. Mr. F. Vining,
too, the stage manager, is a decided acquisition to the
Liver company ; as is Mr. Henry Bedford, a nephew of
Paul Bedford, who promises to take a high rank in the
particular line of characters which be has chosen. Mrs.
Raymond is as usual, lively, and a deserved favorite with
the audience. The performances last night were, " The
Wonder, or Woman Keeps a Secret,"—" Is he Jealous 1"
—and " Robert Macaire," which are to he repeated this
evening. In the latter piece, Browne, as Robert Macaire,
drew down the frequent applause of a numerous audience.
We must not omit noticing the very pretty dancing of
Miss Massa'', a young lady, who, we believe, is a stranger
upon the Liverpool boards. We may add that the regu-
lations required by the Act of Parliament, under which
the house is opened, are strictly enforced, and all impro-
per characters excluded, from which, we doubt not, the
managerial exchequer may suffer for awhile, but, we trust,
not longer than is required for the playving public to be'
made aware of the now complete respectability of the
audience. It will be seen from the advertisement that
Mr. Browne has announced his benefit for Friday, when
no doubt the house will be crowded iu every part.
SALVAGE CASE OF A LIVERPOOL VESSEL.—DISAS.
TEES AT SEA.—On Wednesday last, Sir Anthony Perrier
and Capt. White held a court in the Custom-house, Cork,
as justices of the peace, for the purpose of determining
whether the crew of the Rose pilot-boat were entitled to
salvage for services rendered to the Kathleen, of Liver-
pool, on the morning of the 27th September. Mr. John
Bennett appeared for the salvagers; Mr. Walsh, counsel,
and Mr. Wm. De,ne, as agent, appearing for the owner
of the Kathleen, Mr. Gardiner, of Liverpool. The claiins
of the salvagers, seven pilots of Cove, were then read,
setting forth the services performed by them to the Kath-
leen, and for which they claimed a sum of £175, or £23
each. The vessel was bound from Sierra Leone to Li-
verpool, with a valuable cargo of palm oil, ivory, d3e-
woods. &c., amounting in value to £5,790. Witnesses
were called to sustain the claims. It appeared that the
vessel had suffered a series of disasters on her homeward
voyage, and was much disabled. The master and mate
died, and a Portuguese who afterwards navigated her
jumped overboard, carrying with him the only timepiece
on board—his watch. On passing the Western Isles the
Kathleen encountered a squall, which carried away her
foretopsail and foretopgallantsail. Added to these mis-
fortunes, the provisions were bad. She was in this way
for three weeks. On nearing the Irish coast, it was sta-
ted, the union-jack was hoisted " versed," as a signal of
distress. She made her way, and on the 27th ult. got off
the Old Head of Kinsale. About this time the pilot-boat
saw her, afterwards reached her, supplied her with provi-
sions, boarded her, and assisted to work her, and to bring
her into Cork harbour. It appeared, however, that the
master, Donovan, made some objection to the crew of
the Rose assisting, on the ground of claim for salvage;
but Cavanagh, of the Rose, got over that by saying that
the charge for working the vessel should be settled by any
two gentlemen in Cove. Mr. Walsh contended, on this
and other grounds, that the case ought to be dismissed.
The master of the Kathleen also gave evidence to show
that the signal of distress was made inadvertently, and
that, with the mere assistance of a pilot, he could have
brought the vessel safely into port, as his men were no
less capable of working her than they had been a month
before. Sir Anthony Perrier said there was no doubt the
men of the Rose had rendered services to the Kathleen.
but certainly not to the extraordinary amount they had
claimed. Finally it was agreed that £2l should be paid
as salvage, or £3 to each of the pilots. The court then
broke up. _

THE BAZAAR IN BEHALF OF ST. SILAS'S CHURCH,
AT THE /11USIC•HALL.—The bazaar, the funds arising
from which are to be appropriated towards the liquidation
of the debt on this neat and commodious place of wor-
ship, commenced, according to announcement, on Tues-
day, and was continued during the two following days ;
and also (in consequence of some unfavourable weather)
on the afternoon of Friday, for the sale of the remaining
articles. The room was very handsomely decorated for
the occasion, and presented throughout a very pleasing
and animated appearance. At one end were suspended
three handsome banners—the Liverpool and the royal
coat-of-arms, and an emblematical flag representing little
children receiving instruction. These were appended
from the roof, and concealed the platform useolly appro-
priated for speakers. The gallery at the other end was
also screened off in a similar way, so that the whole of
the space on which the fair was held was, properly, on
one level. The sides were decorated in a corresponding
manner with flags bearing devices, and the divisions of the
stalls, ranged along them, were covered with pink and
white cloth, and ornamented, over the front, with ever•
greens, flowers, small flags, &c., so that each formed an
arbour or alcove, in which the fair venders were seen to
much advantage, yet appeared, in their anxiety to pro-
mote the laudable object in view, to be quite unconscious
of their attractions. The exhibition consisted of a great
and elegant variety of ornamental and some useful articles
in embroidery and rug work, pencil and coloured draw-
, ings, desks and work boxes, papier mache' ornaments,
and all the etceteras usual on such occasions. Many of
the pieces of needlework were extremely beautiful, and
the general assortment was highly creditable to the taste,
talent, and good feeling of our fair townswomen, and
others who contributed. There was also a splendid stand
for confectionary, ices, &c. at one end. On Tuesday the
company was select and fashionable, and so crowded
withal, that many of the ladies, who expressed their great.
gratification, intimated to the committee their intention
to again visit the scene. On the two following days the
room, notwithstanding the showers,was also well attended.
The greatest satisfaction was expressed throughout,
though " in the yet but reviving state of commerce" the
prices sought arid obtained were but moderate, but by no
means " ruinously low." The greatest credit, indeed, is
due to the ladies at the stalls, whose modest perseverance
was beyond nil praise ; while, at the same titne,—the ar-
ticles being ticketed at the lowest, no attempt was made
to take the slightest advantage even of a generous cus-
tomer. In the centre of the room we observed a splendid
crown. composed of dahlias, &c., presented, we learn, by
Mr. Whalley, nurseryman. The numerous other floral
decorations were contributed by that gentleman and Mr.
Skirving, of Walton. The committee had an arduous
duty, and performed it to admiration. Mr. Thos. Wilson,.
shipbuilder, and Mr. James R. Cooper, churchveaedens
of St. Silas, were most active, as was also the secretary.
The bazaar was visited dail-
y by several of the clergy in
the town. The respected minister of the ci arch was fre-
quently present, and expressed his great gratification
with the whole of the arrangements. The organ in front
of the platform was played almost constantly by a talented
pupil of the Blind Asylum, named Burnett. The " sale
by auction" on Friday was pretty well attended; but the
articles did not command very high prices. W'e under-
stand that the proceeds, when all expenses are deducted,
will be between £450 and £5OO.