The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1842-07-01 00:00:00

The bill introduced by Mr. Manners Sutton, providing
for the repayment of the money advanced on the security of
tolls on turnpike roads, has been withdrawn for the present
session. Those parties who objected to the provisions of
the measure should enter into correspondence with Air.
Sutton, in order that their reasons may be duly considered
before the bill is again brought forward.

THE MARQUIS OF WATERFORD.—The following is copied
from the Waterford Chronicle :—'We have been informed by
a gentlemen of unquestionable authority that the Marquis
of V.7aterford has intimated to his agent, Mr. George Mears,
his intention of giving the whole of his agricultural tenantry
one entire year's rent. This generous and munificent act
was determined on by the noble marquis immediately after
his nuptials. There is not a better nor a kinder landlord in
this country than the Marquis of Waterford.
FATAL ACCIDENT.—Last week as two persons named
Hurst and Goddard of Eastbourne, were driving to Lewes,
market in a light cart, when near Sotherham the horse be-
came restive, Hurst and Goddard jumped out and escaped
with a few bruises, and the horse then ran away, when a
miller (named Hefier) attempted to stop the animal, in doing
which he was knocked down and ran over. The poor fellow
received such severe injuries that after lingering in great
agony he expired on last Friday night.
SINGULAR BIRTH.—On the 29th of last month, the wife
of a farrier, in the Watergate, was delivered of a fine healthy
male child, some of whose peculiarities have formed the talk
of all the neighbouring gossips since. The boy came into
the world with his head fully covered with almost jet black
hair, and with two apparently full grown teeth in the front
of the under jaw. A profusion of black hair also covers his
shoulders ; the most remarkable fact is, that he is possessed
of whiskers ; and these are not only as neat and finely curved
on the cheeks as any exquisite could wish, but they are anti-
podes to the colour of the hair on the head, being purely
white. The whiskers are nearly half an inch long, and
although it might be supposed that the child has an unseemly
appearance from these precocious emblems of the man, such
is not the case; for from his otherwise fine features, health-
ful and ruddy countenance, his appearance is rather attrac-
tive than otherwise.—Perth Courier.
BATHING EXTRAORDINARY.—At the close of the after-
noon's performance at Weymouth, on Saturday last, Mr.
Van Amburgh announced his intention of letting the ele-
phant have a bath opposite Luce's Hotel. The news quickly
spread through the town, and some thousands of all classes
had the opportunity of witnessing one of the most novel
sights ever seen in that bay. The elephant was no sooner
on the sands than he at once made for the water, and it was
soon apparent that he was enjoying himself in his new situa-
tion. It was quite laughable to see so huge a beast rolling
about in the most frolicksome manner, and every now and
then diving under water; his activity as a bather was most
remarkable for his size, and in amusing himself by throwing
the water over his body with his trunk, he created no small
degree of merriment to the spectators. He remained in the
sea about three-quarters of an hour, and, when driven out by
the keeper, evinced much reluctance at quitting his refresh-
ing ablutions.—Wilts Independent.
CORN.—An account showing the quantities of corn, grain,
meal, and flour of the several sorts, (distinguishing foreign
from colonial,) entered for home consumption in the United
Kingdom, from the 29th April, 1842, (the date of the passing
of the Act 5 Vic. cap. 14,) to sth June, 1842.
Quantities charged with duty for home consumption in the
United Kingdom, from the 29th April to the sth June, 1842.
Foreign. Colonial. Total.
qrs. bus. qrs. bus. qrs. bus.
Wheat and F10ur.... 92,357 4 60,355 152,712 4
Barley
Oats and Oatmeal 9,889 6 326 2 10,216
Rye 6BO 3 3
Pease
Beans 529 3 529 3
Maize or Ind. Corn.. 6,008 6 437 6,445 6

Total
Quantities remaining in warehouse in the United Kingdom
on the sth June, 1842.
Foreign. Colonial. Total.
qrs. bus. qrs. bus. qrs. bus.
Wheat and Flour.. 1,095,409 3 5,291 6 1,100,701 1
Barley 73,974 2 73,974 2
Oats and Oatmeal 90,941 5 373 3 91,315
Rye
Pease
Beans
Maize or Ind. Corn 10,627 4 10,627 4

1,367,978 3 7,889 1 1,375,867 4

SIN Gu LAn FACT.—In our obituary of Monday last, we
noticed the death of Mr. William Whitelaw, late farmer,
Clincart. As this was no ordinary individual, a short notice
of him may not be deemed intrusive. His father, for up-
wards of half a century, farmed the lands of Clincart, in the
parish of Cathcart, belonging to the deceased Benjamin Bar-
ton, Esq., writer in Glasgow. Here William Whitelaw was
born ; at the age of seven years he was seized with fever ;
on his recovery from which he refused all kinds of food, and,
incredible as it may appear, continued to subsist for up-
wards of thirty years of his life without partaking of one
ounce of victuals, his whole nourishment being drawn from
milk; and he, in the meantime, grew up a strong, athletic,
buirdly farmer. At his father's death he got a renewal of
the lease from Mr. Barton's family, where he continued to
reside till within these few years, when he removed to
another part of the country to take charge of the farm of a
female relative. Some years before his death Mr. White-
law had gradually been enabled to partake slightly of any
thin substance, such as soups, or perhaps food of even alittle
more solid nature, but never *as allowed by nature to go
any farther. lie enjoyed good health beyond the roost of
men, was an excellent farmer, a kind, warm-hearted man,
and an obliging neighbour; and we are sure there is not an
agriculturist in Renfrewshire but know, and will deeply re-
gret the death of " Willie Whitlie."—Glasgow Argus.

ATLANTIC STEAM NAVIGATION—NEW YORK AND
BOSTON, LIVERPOOL AND BRISTOL.—The Great Western,
steamer, which sails to-day for Liverpool or Bristol, has al-
ready over one hundred passengers—and the Columbia,
steamer, of the Cunard line, which sails from Boston, pro-
bably will take only forty or fifty, if so many. The last Bos-
ton steamers went out one third full—while the steamers and
packets from this port are absolutely crowded with passengers
from all parts of the country.—How is this ? What is the
reason ?—lt arises principally from the locality of the ports
of arrival and departure on both sides of the Atlantic. New
York and Liverpool are the only central ports of both conti-
nents. Bristol in England, Boston in the United States, are
both out of the great line of travel. If the Cunard steamers
were to come here instead of Boston they would sail full
every time. They have been obliged to reduce the passage
to 155 dollars—the same as that of the Western—but to the
most of their passengers the additional expense to Boston
still makes a sum equal to 159 dollars, which may be saved
by sailing from New York.—All these singular results are
produced by inseparable causes—natural and artificial. In
England, Bristol never can contend with Liverpool—nor can
Boston contend with New York as the great central point on
this continent. In a few months the French line of steamers
will be expected at this port, and then will commence a new
trade and a new movement in favour of New York. The
Belgian government are already in the field—and if success-
ful, they will add another to the Queen. The French' go-
vernment have every means to create an immense line of
steamers, and we have no doubt they will exert all their energy
—to rival the English. :Another thing—we should not be sur-
prised to find that the West India steamers should be taken
off that line and put upon the New York route. They would
make more money and be more effective if they did.—ln the
meantime Atlantic steam navigation is in a state of experi-
ment. Many changes will yet take place before it settles
into its natural and most effective channel. Till this be
done the sailing packets will make a smashing business—but
Boston can never make the Cunard line thrive—that 's flat.—
New York Morning Herald, June 16.
PORTRAIT SILK-WEAVING.—During the past week a por-
trait of Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Kent has been
exhibited at the School-room, Spicer-street, Mile-end New-
Town (which is temporarily occupied by the pupils who are
being instructed in the art of design for silk-weaving), this
being the first public exhibition of a specimen of portrait
silk-weaving in England. The production is from an en-
graving by Cochrane, and it has occupied the promoters of
the design, who have formed themselves into a committee
for the improvement of the fabrication of silk, about twenty
months, in consequence of the various improvements that
have taken place. The portrait is composed entirely of white
and black silk, which, by the arrangement of the carding in
the loom, has produced the various shades so as to give the
full effect of the features and the dress of her royal highness,
exactly in conformity with the character of the original
picture. The hat which the duchess of Kent is represented
is represented to be wearing, and the splendid plume of
ostrich feathers attached, are perfectly described, together
with the diamond necklace, the lace lappets, and all the
various ornamental parts of the dress. The words " Her
Royal Highness Victoria Mary Louisa Duchess of Kent,"
with her signature, are also attached under the portrait. It
is intended to have it presented to her royal highness by a
sub-committee in a few days, in a richly-carved gilt frame,
which is surmounted by a crown on a cushion, and which
has on each aide a moulding representing the Star and Garter.
The frame is about three feet long and twenty-seven inches
wide, and will cost about £l2. Another portrait of the
Duke of Wellington is nearly finished. This also will be
placed in a gold frame, emblematical of the military profes-
sion of his grace, and will be shortly presented to him. A
portrait of the Queen Dowager is in the course of manufac-
ture. Her Majesty is represented wearing a dress entirely
of lace, the drapery and folds of which are considered to be
most beautifully wrought and flung out. The portraits of
the Queen Dowager and the Duke of Wellington are compo-
sed of only black and white silk.—Morning Herald.
EXTRAORDINARY AFFAlR.—During the past week one of
the principal topics of conversation amongst our fellow-citi-
zens, has been the rumoured existence of a " gold mine" in
St. Peter's churchyard; and as the story gained additional
currency by the visits of some of the officials of St. Peter's
parish to the dreary abodes of the dead at an hour when all
the rest of mankind were quietly reposing in the arms of
Morpheus. we have been led to make some inquiries into
the affair, of which the following particulars are the result :
Some twelve months ago or more, the respected rector of
St. Peter's received a letter from a person then resident in
America, (but who formerly lived in the vicinity of Bun-'
bury,) intimating that in St. Peter's churchyard, near to a
spot known to the writer, was concealed a vast quantity of
gold coin, which he was very desirous of having exhumed.
The rev, gentleman of course took no notice of the commu-
nication, supposing that it was either a hoax, or the ravings
of a disordered imagination ; ;but great was his surprise,
when a few days since, the writer of the letter appeared be-
fore him, in propria personce, and again asserted his con-
viction that the gold was deposited as before stated ;—a tra-
dition to that effect having existed in his family for two or
three generations, and which was founded upon the death-
bed declarations of a person who affirmed that he saw it whilst
repairing the churchyard. He then offered to point out the
spot where it was concealed, and to pay the expense of re-
moving the flags, if he were allowed five per cent. upon what
was found. A consultation was accordingly held upon the
subject between the rector and the chancellor of the diocese;
and as it was thought likely that the stranger, if refused, would
propagate statements as might lea
thed less scrupulous persons to
search the churchyard, without preliminary of asking
permission, it was agreed to humour him. The consent of
the churchwardens was next obtained; and in prospect the
venerable edifice of St. Peter's was already beautified with
the produce of the hidden treasure, Accordingly, on Tues-
day last, soon after midnight, certain of the officials of the
parish, and the stranger before alluded to, (fearless of the
unhealthy visitants who are sometimes said to hold their
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spot being fixed upon,commenced.
After searching some time, they were overjoyed by the
boring-iron coming in contact with a hard substance, which
broke it, and which was at once declared to be the identical
urn in which the gold was deposited.
A messenger was
despatched to communicate the joyful news to the rector;
and in his presence operations were resumed, a few inches of
soil only being supposed to separate them from the obect of
their search. But, alas ! who can pourtray the chagrin of
g that the substance which had
the stranger, on discovering
broken the iron was not, indeed, the wishechfor treasure,
but a huge unsightly stone, placed there as if to mock his
n this time thehopes. morning began to dawn, and
imitating the conduct of the ghost in " Hamlet," the fur-
ther exploration of " secrets of the prison house," was de-
ferred until the following night. But even then, vain and
fruitless were the united efforts of the stranger, aided by the
rector and senior warden, min tnultisaliis, to discover the
hidden treasure ; the search was at length abandoned, and-
the mysterious unknown departed, to report (if lie pleases)
to his brethren on the other side of the Atlantic, the result
of his unfortunate expedition.—Chester Courant.