The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1844-01-02 00:00:00

THE LIVERPOOL STANDARD.

TO THE EDITOR OF THE LIVERPOOL STANDARD.

SIR,—In the Albion of to-day appears a statement, that
" I am brought forward as a candidate for the vacancy in
the Dock Committee, in consequence of my alleged oppo-
sition to warehouses on the Dock Quays."
In answer to this, I beg to inform you that I was one of
the first to sign a requisition in favour of warehouses
around the Albert Dock, and that I have on several occa-
sions, when giving evidence before various authorities,
stated my conviction of the utility of such dock ware-
houses on similar sites. I have merely to say, in addition,
that I still adhere to these opinions.
I am, Sir,
Your obedt. servant,
GEO. KENDAL,
Rodney-street, Jan. Ist, 1844.

Mr. Kendal informed us, also, that yesterday,
when giving evidence before a sub-committee ap-
pointed by the Dock Committee, he was asked by
one of the members his opinion as to dock ware-
houses, and gave it decisively in favour of 'those
buildings.

The candidates, we again repeat, are both Con-
servatives, and both highly respectable men; and
we have no doubt that whichever is elected will
honestly do his duty to his constituents.

SCRIPTURAL EDUCATION.—On Sunday morning last,
an interesting and very appropriate sermon was preached
in St, Andrew's Church, Renshaw-street, by the Rev.
C. Jones, second son of the respected minister of that
church—and a collection made in behalf of the Infant
School, in connection with the church, which amounted
£53 10a.
DEATH FROM A BLOW BY A SHUTTER.—On the 3d of
October last, an old woman, named Grace Williams,
whilst passing along Castle-street, was knocked down by
man in the employ of Mr. Jones, silver-smith, by being
(accidentally we doubt not) struck by a shutter which he
was about to put on one of the shop windows. In her
fall she broke her thigh, and was sent to the Northern
Hospital, where she lingered until Saturday night last—
when sbe died. The inquest will be held tomorrow.

ST. JOHN'S CHURCH.—We are glad to find that gas
has been introduced into this church, and that for the

future there will be divine service in it every Tuesday
evening. Last night being the first of the year, the Rev.
Mr. Falloon had a special service which was extremely
well attended ; and indeed the church is now crowded On
every occasion when it is open, and we therefore antici-
pate from the exertions of the respected incumbent the
greatest benefits to the crowded district in which he of-
ficiates.

THE ALBERT Docx, &c.—The mildness of the winter
hitherto has enabled those engaged in the works to ac-
complish as much in excavating as in the middle of
summer. During the last five weeks about 1000 yards
of waste material have been removed each day—the men
working after dark by torch-light. The masons have
also been enabled to proceed continuously, though ne-
cessarily only, during day light. The contractors for
building the new assize courts have likewise proceeded
with their work without stoppage.

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COMMITMENTS.—Yesterday, at the police-court, James
Watson, alias Robert Cooke, was committed for trial at
the sessions on a charge of having on Saturday night
entered the shop of Mr. Ritchie, ironmonger. Park-lane,
and carried off a plane, from a bench. Police-officer
Coulter observed him going from shop to shop in a way
that excited his suspicion ; and he finally caught him with
the plane (worth is 3d.) under his coat.----William Taylor
was also committed for ttial on a charge of stealing a
coat, worth £3, from the lobby of the house of Mr. Jef-
frey, Islington, on Saturday.
DEATH BY BURNING.—AB inquisition was yesierday
held before the Borough Coroner, on view of the body of
Henry Appleton, a child of four years old—son of Thomas
Appleton, rope-maker, Watkinson-street. On Sunday
morning the deceased was standing near the fire, and hav-
ing lighted a piece of paper, put the end of it into his
mouth and began to smoke it. He had on at the time
only his night-town, which was ignited (as he stated) by
the paper falling from his hand. He was alone in the
apartment at the moment; and his sister, a little girl,
going in, found him in flames. His father was called, and
immediately put out the fire, but though a surgeon was
brought and dressed him, he was so severely burnt that
he died yesterday morning. Verdict—" Accidental death."
FIRE IN DALE-STREET.—About eleven o'clock on
Thursday, while the great fire in Harrington-street was
yet raging, an alarm of fife in Dale-street was given.
Several engines were instantly despatched, when it was
found that the small warehouse over the shop, and also in
the occupation, of Mr. W. Conway, wholesale cooper,
(next door to the shop of Mr. Hignett, tobacconist, cor-
ner of Crosshall.street,) bad taken fire, and being filled
with hoops and other combustibles, the consequences to
the adjoining and densely-packed premises would have
been very serious but for the prompt and effective exer-
tions made. The stock in the shop and warehouse, con-
sisting of toys, baskets, and white coopers' wart, was
considerably injured, and for the most part damaged so
as to be of little or no value ; but the property was, we
understand, insured. The small engine belonging to the
Gas Works (opposite) rendered most efficient service.

THE WEATHER.—Up to New Year's Day (yesterday),
the winter was for some weeks (in this district) uncom-
monly mild for the time of the year; latterly, indeed,
more like April than December. Flowers were to be
found in gardens,. and even in the fields. Lettuces were
to be found in the former six inches high, and young nettles
in the latter even higher. After a slight and gradual
cooling of the temierature from Saturday, the new year
came in with a change of " administration," more vigour-
ous, and more seasonable, with occasional clouds and
showers of rain am} hail, accompanied by squalls. This
alteration is, doubtless, more propitious for the vegetable
world ; which, being too forward,. required a cheek to
harden it against the frost that may be yet expected. 'I he
downfall hitherto during the winter has, however, been
comparatively very small, and the land has been in ',rime
friable condition for working.
ROYAL LIVER THEATRE.—During the past week Mr.
Phelps has been taking a round of tragic parts, and has
won many admirers. Although not a first-rate tragedian
—a Kean, or a Macreatiy—he is far from being mediocre ;
and with study may reach a high rank in his profession.
In addition to the attraction of tragedy, Miss Fanny Ter--
nan, who is indeed an infant prodigy, has been displaying
her wonderful versatility, and been received by crowded
audiences with unbounded applause, of which she is mr st
worthy. A new piece, entitled " Life in Liverpool," has
been introduced, and will no doubt have a run. The sce-
nery (local) is good throughout, and especially, the interior
of St. John's Market, and a view of Bold-street. The
acting is of course such as is usually met with in such
pieces. We perceive that Mr. Raymond has numerous
other novelties in preparation ; and that we are to have
a succession of stars, first of which will be Mrs. Waylett
and Alexander Lee.

THE FUNDS, SATURDAY NIGHT.—Some large pur-
chases of Bank Stock were the chief feature in the
English market to-day, and hence the advance in the value
of that security to 184 to 185. Two or three large parcels
were bought, hut on whose account did not clearly appear.
Consols left off at 961 to 11, a shade under the highest
quotation of the morning, but, nevertheless, much firm-
ness continues among the dealers. Three per Cents.
Reduced closed 9;1 ; Three-and-a Hall per Cents Re-
duced, 1024 to 'g ; Long Annuities, 12 11-16ths ; Indian
Bonds, 79 to 80 premium ; and Exchequer Bills. 62 to 64
premium. A good deal of speculative business has been
transacted in foreign securities. Spanish particularly
has experienced benefit from the operations of the brokers,
the Fve per Cents. leaving off steady at the higher price
of 21k to 22, and the Three per Cents. 31i to 32. Belgian
closed at 103 to 101; Brazilian, 73 to 74 ; Chilian, 99 to
108; Columbian, 111 to 1; Danish, 851 to 861; Dutch
Two-and-a-Half per Cents., 56 to a ; the Five per Cents.,
99i to ; Mexican, 311 to 32k; ditto deterred, 91 to;;
Peruvian, 224 to ; and Portuguese, 444 to 451.
THTC ROYAL AMPHITHEATRE.—The performances at
this popular place of amusement have, during the past
week, given the greatest satisfaction to crowded houses.
Mr. Carter and his lions, tigers, &c., have been intro-
duced into a Roman piece, expressly prepared by Mr.
Burroughs, the manager of the stage company, and have
excited much astonishment. '1 he cenery, drops, deco-
rations, and machinery are excellent, and the stage per-
formance superior to what we have betore witnessed at
this house. The horsemanship is varied, bold, and skil-
ful, and the clowns extremely amusing. A Pantomime
well got up, has concluded the entertainments, which are
altogether unexceptionable; and, we are glad to observe
that the house under the spirited management of Mr.
Copeland, is deservedly visited by the most respectable
families. The bill of fare for the present week is replete
with other novelties, and though we bad not an oppor-
tunity of attending last night, we doubt not but this
equestrian theatre will continue to advance in public
favour. On Tuesday last, so throng was the attendance,
that many hundreds could not obtain admission.
CHURCH MISSIONARY ASSOCIATION.—In our adver-
tising columns of this day will be found a notice of an
intended meeting of the Church Missionary Society at
the Music Hall, on Monday evening next at 1 past 6
o'clock. The principal object of this meeting is to com-
municate information respecting the Proceedings of the
above excellent Society in two of its important missions
namely, Sierra Leone, and part of Southern India. It
was felt by many friends of the society that sufficient in-
formation about the labours and trials and successes of
our missions could scarcely be afforded at the annual meet-
ing in May, and to supply in some measure this deficiency
the intended meeting was first proposed. We entertain
little doubt that this meeting will be numerously attended
and we trust that it may tend to advance the great cause
of Evangelical truth ; to promote that among the Hea-
thens the Church Missionary Society was originally in-
stituted. We understand that two Lithographic sketches
of the two missions named above will be distributed at
the meeting. These will be important aids in fixing the
attention on the stations occupied by our missionaries and
will prepare the mind to enter with more interest on mis-
sionary statements, especially those places that may be
given at the approaching meeting, or en similar occasions
hereafter.

MEETING OF THE COUNCIL.

Yesterday a special meeting of the Council was held,
at the Town-hall, for the purpose of taking into conside-
ration and determining upon the annual appointment of
commissioners and trustees under various local acts.
The MAYOR took the chair a few minutes after eleven
o'clock, at which time there were about thirty-five
members present.