The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1842-11-22 00:00:00

LOCAL NEWS.

The British and North American royal steamer the Cale-
donia, Captain Lott, sailed from Liverpool on Saturday for
Halifax and Boston. She carried out a fair number of pas-
sengers.

FATAL ACCIDENT.—About three weeks since, as William
Jenkins, late mate of the barque Actaeon, was walking
between decks, his foot slipped, and he fell into the hold,
inflicting a severe wound on his head. On the following day
he was exceedingly ill, and continued so until Friday last
when he died.

SOUTHERN HOSPITAL.—On Sunday evening last, after a
sermon by the Rev. Mr. Nolan, at St. Barnabas Church,
the sum of twenty pounds was collected in aid of the funds
of this valuable charity. If we take into consideration the
capabilities of the inhabitants of the district, the amount col-
lected is more than we expected, and reflects creditably upon
the liberality of the congregation.
THE GREAT PROTESTANT MEETING.—We are gratified
to find that, contrary to the intention at the time of the meet-
ing, a verbatim report of the speeches delivered at the late
annual meeting of the Liverpool Protestant Association, con-
taining the very important statements brought forward by
the Rev. R. J. M`Ghee and the other speakers, is about to
be published in the form of a pamphlet. The public will
thus be able to possess themselves of these invaluable docu-
ments in a more permanent and convenient shape than can
be afforded through the columns of a newspaper.
THE QUEEN'S ARMS HOTEL.—The Albion of yesterday
gives circulation to a rumour which it afterwards contradicts.
that the Bank of England had taken, on a term of twenty-
four years, the Queen's Arms Hotel, for the purpose of con-
ducting the business of the Branch Bank, heretofore carried
on in Hanover-street. We think it most probable that the
Corporation will not let such an opportunity for possessing
themselves of the property pass by, as the purchase will
enable that body to carry into effect the long agitated im-
provements at the upper end of Cook-street.
DEATH FROM LAUDANUM.—We gave, on Friday, the
heads of an inquiry, at the Inquest-court, into the death of
Joseph Charmers, a ship carpenter, in whose stomach, on
the post mortem examination, was found a large quantity of
laudanum, which was the cause of death. As there was
some appearance of mystery in the case, the inquest was ad-
journed until Saturday, in the hope of some further eveidence
being procured to elucidate the manner. It was accordingly
resumed on that day, but nothing of importance transpired,
and the jury returned a verdict, " That the deceased died
from the effects of the narcotic, but how taken or admi-
nistered there was no evidence to show."
THE FUNDS—SATURDAY EVENING.—At the Stock Ex-
change to-day, business showed no particular feature. There
were sufficient purchasers to support quotations, and hence
the currency of yesterday continues. Consols for money and
the account closed 944 to 4 ; Three Per Cents. Reduced, 931
to 4; Three-and-a-Half per Cents. Reduced, 1004 to 4;
New Three-and-a-Half per Cents., 1014 to a ' • Long Annu
ities, 124 to 1 ; Old Annuities, 914. Bank Stock left off
rather better—viz., at 169 to 170, as did also India Stock and
Exchequer-bills, the former at 261 to 262, and the latter at
565. to 58s. premium. In foreign securities very little change
indeed occurred in the aspect of business. Quotations were
maintained, and that was the great thing desired. Spanish
Actives were finally quoted 184 to ; ditto New, 234 to I ;
Dutch Two-and-a-Half per Cents., 624 to 531; ditto Five
per Cents., 100/ to 11; Danish, 831; Brazilian, 65 to 6 ;
Belgian, 102 to s ; Mexican, 324 to 34; Portuguese Five per
Cents., 381; and Columbian, 114 to I.
SYMPTOMS OF IMPROVEMENT IN TRADE IN THE UNITED
STATES.—The American packet-ship Garrick, Capt. Skiddy,
arrived at this port on Friday last, from New York, after a
passage of twenty-two days,—a fine run at this season of the
year. She is the first vessel arrived here on board of which
the American seamen have received an advance of wages of
three dollars per month,—the advance being from twelve to
the sum of fifteen dollars. We learn that, from the improve-
ment in trade, this advance has been generally agreed to, on

the application OTtii;.;;;;;;t1;oug-hout the states. The
Garrick has brought between two and three hundred cabin
and steerage passengers. Most of the latter have resided
some time in the United States, where they were engaged in
agricultural pursuits, in which they have been so successful
that they have come to this country merely to spend the
winter, and to return in the spring, taking with them their
families and friends. The whole of the passengers by the
Garrick express the greatest satisfaction with the excellent
accommodation of the ship, and the kindness and attention
of Captain Skiddy and his officers. The packet-ship Oxford,
which was to leave New York on the Ist instant, may be
daily expected.

PORTICO.—The little theatre Lazary is about to close
The entertainments are very amusing ; the transformations
are extrernly curious. Some of the scenery is very prettily
got up.

AMPHITHEATRE.—One of the most celebrated French
equestrians from Francones, in Paris, has arrived here,
especially engaged to appear at this theatre. She is said to
be a very handsome woman, and dances like a Taylioni.
An advertisement appears in the Manchester papers, an-
nouncing the sale, by action, of the Manchester Zoological
Gardens, with the collection of animals and birds, without
reserve, on the 23rd, 24th, and 25th instant.

THE WATERLOO COURSING MEETING.—We perceive
that Mr. Towers has undertaken to provide for the hungry
at the ensuing coursing meeting. If there will not be good
sport there will be surely good fare, for Mr. Towers " towers
above his kind" as a caterer.

®THE INFANT SAPPHO.—The attraction of this extraor-
dinary little child appears to increase, as the rooms every
night present an improved aspect. She is really a natural
musical curiosity. She executes all sorts of difficult passages
with brilliancy and precision ; and we cannot help comparing
her to a miniature edition of a full-sized operatic artiste.
Her action and manner are essentially dramatic, and she
gives expression to tender passages very charmingly. She is
really a prodigy, and possesses remarkable powers for so
young a child.

Tar. CAeENHURST ROBBERY. —On Saturday, John
Miihar, who has been sevetal times remanded on the above
charge, was brought before the magistrates at the Birkenhead
police-court on Saturday, and finally committed for trial.
Evidence was furnished to show that he was in company with
the Men already committed on the morning after the robbery,
that he was seen with them at Bridge-end, and in the direc-
tion in which Boughy so fortunately fell in with them ; it
was also proved that when taken into custody by Chapman,
about six o'clock, his clothes were very much saturated with
wet. Under these circumstances, the bench deemed it right
to send him for trial.

THE WEATHER.-It is somewhat remarkable, that while
for some months violent storms, destructive of much life and
property, have been experienced in almost every part of
Europe, and her coasts, including more recently the east of
England and the west of Ireland, as well as some time back,
the Cape of Good Hope, the Madeira Islands, &c., we have
in this locality enjoyed a delightful and prolonged summer
and autumn, ar.d a winter, (so far as it has yet run its
course) with but slight exceptions, unusually moderate in
winds, and mild in atmosphere. Saturday last was rather
an exception, as torrents of rain, accompanied with a raw
and truly November wind, continued to fall during the morn-
ing, the day, and the succeeding night. Sunday and yester-
day was, however, fine winter days, though rather cold, ex-
cept for active pedestrians ; and last night the streets—before
drenched and washed, were dry and comfortable, and the air
agreeable—though of that sharpness which is the usual pre-
lude to a slight frost.

STATE OF TRADE.—The cloth-market at Manchester is
represented as having been very brisk last week, with an ad-
vance of 3d. per piece on printing cloth. The yarn market
there is quite firm as to price, though perhaps a little quieter
in demand. The drapers are giving their orders freely. At
Bolton there is a " decided improvement" in counterpanes,
quiltings, fine muslins, and power-loom cloths. All the
mills at work are i❑ full employ. The markets at Leeds are
represented as dull, the principal demand being for coarse
winter cloths of inferior description. At Halifax there was
an average attendance of buyers, and fair business done.
On Thursday, the attendance at Bradford market was large,
and plain fabrics were bought freely. The yarn market was
more active ; and in the wool market the spinners purchased
cautiously.

GAS METERS.—A paragraph has been going the round of
the papers, stating that the gas meters in use at present
robbed the consumer of 100 feet of gas out of every 1000 said
to be consumed. Mr. Crossley, a manufacturer of meters,
in London, having been written to by Mr. E. Unwin, of the
New Gas Company, on the subject, that gentleman in reply
says, " A similar thing was stated, 15 years ago, in a Liver-
pool paper; a paragraph was immediately inserted inviting
any person who doubted the accuracy of his meter, to bring
it to the works, and see it tried by a gas-holder, the contents
of which any one can ascertain—this settled the question at
once. Every meter is tried before it leaves my manufactory,
but it is more to see that every chamber is sound. I have
no doubt of its accuracy. A meter never robs the consumer;
it never goes without gas to turn it ; it may, if imperfect,
stand still, and let the gas pass unregistered, and so rob the
company."

ALLEGED THEFT OF WHlSKEY.—Yesterday, three men,
Archibald M`Goughin, Henry Cosgrove, and John White,
were brought before Mr. Thomas Booth, at the Police-court,
(Mr. Rushton being absent), on a charge of having abstracted
a quantity of whiskey from some casks at the Clarence-dock.
A police-officer stated, that at about four o'clock that morn-
ing, the first-named individual asked him to have a 'glass of
grog with him, which he declined. He suspected they had
some spirits about them, particularly as he saw Cosgrove
coming from a part of the quay where there were soms casks
on the quay. The third prisoner was drunk. He watched
them, and finally found in the possession of the two first-
named, two common bottles, a stone and a pickle-bottle,
.containing, in all, two quarts of spirits. M`Goughin was
watchman to the Glasgow steamers that came to Mr.
Brebner, and Cosgrove was a hand employed in one of them.
He did not see the other man near the casks.—The watch-
man said that he had asked Cosgrove to bring him two bottles
of whiskey from Glasgow for his own use, and that he did
not take the spirits from the casks.—As the owner of the
whiskey was not in court, and it had not yet been ascertained
whether any, or what, defalcation of the contents of the
puncheons was discovered, the prisoners were remanded
until this day.

ON THE POWERS ON LIFE IN HEALTH AND DISEASE.—
" Health is a blessing dropt from Heav'n,
Which money cannot buy ;
The Life of Life : the Body's peace
And pleasant harmony.'
By an Eminent Divine.
The powers of life are maintained in that relation to each
other which constitutes health, the exhausting influence of
external agents, being counterbalanced by the nourishment
afforded through the instrumentality of the stomach and its
subordinate organs—that vast laboratory, where to a mecha-
nical action NATURE superadds her vital influence, and
elicits a compound to effect her ultimate purpose—the NU-
TRITION of the BODY. Thus evenly flows the stream of
'health—yet, when from irregularity and excess either of mind
or body the organs become weakened, Nature's purpose re-
mains unaccomplished, and that disturbance of functions
arises, producing an interminable chain of morbid symptoms
of the BILIOUS and NERVOUS character. To remedy this
latter state, and to enable the digestive organs to recover
their lost tone, by relieving them from oppression and regu-
lating their secretions, Mr. COCKLE'S FAMILY ANTIBILI-
OUS PILLS are confidently recommended, having received
the flattering approval of Sir Astley Cooper, Mr. Abernethy,
and many other distinguished members of the medical pro-
fession, as well as having stood the test of public opinion for
more than a quarter of a century.-IS, New Ormond street,
London.

If you are in possession of better means,
" Candidly inform me ; if not, make use of these."--
BORACE.—See Adv.

HOUSE-BREAKING.-At the Police-court yesterday, a
rather well-dressed man, named John Moore, was placed be-
fore Mr. Booth (the sitting magistrate in the absence of Mr.
Rushton), on a charge of breaking into a house in the absence
of the tenant. Miss Sharples said she kept a tobacconist's
shop in Slater-street, where she also resided. About three
o'clock on the previous afternoon (Sunday) she went out,
locking up, and leaving all safe. No one was left in the
house. The back window was secured by a snap, and had no
shutter. She returned about eight o'clock in the evening,
and found the outside door as she had left it, but the inside
door had been secured by some one. Police-officer Sharpe
was near, and gave her some information which led her to
examine the back window, which she found had been forced.
—John Horrocks, a working jeweller, said that he lived in a
court at Wood-street. Between four and five on Sunday af-
ternoon he was told by his wife that some one was about the
last witness's house, and he accordingly went up into the
garret, and in about ten minutes saw the prisoner go up to
the back window of Miss Sharples's house. He ran down
instantly, and found the prisoner in the yard. He (witness)
asked him what he wanted there, and he made no reply, but
pushed and struck him in attempting to get away. The pri-
soner ran along Wood-street. The back window of Miss
S.'s house was forced open before witness went up to the
garret. The prisoner was seen to run up into a stable-yard
in Wood-street, where he was found, by the police-officer who
came up, concealed under a cart. No property was missed
from the premises broken into. A chissel was afterwards
found, which fitted the marks found on the back window.
The prisoner declined to say any thing, and was committed
for trial at the sessions.

THEATRE-ROY/U.—ln consequence of illness, Mr. Wal-
lack did not appear on Friday night. " The Ransom " was
substituted, in which Mrs. Seymour played Pauline with
great taste, feeling, and expression. " The Miser's Daugh-
ter " is an adaptation by Mr. Stirling of a story which we
have frequently noticed in the STANDARD as running through
the pages of Ainsworth's Magazine. Mr. Stirling has con-
trived, with much ability and knowledge of stage effect, to
bring before the spectator the leading portions of the story,
and give an interest in the various characters introduced.
The scenery and tableaux are extremely beautiful, the groups
being copied from the plates designed and executed by Geo.
Cruikshank : in fact, we see on the stage the exact repre-
sentation of what the plates present to our notice. Amongst
the most striking are the scene at Ranelagh Gardens—that
which takes place at Vauxhall Gardens—the delivery of the
letter by Randulph Crew to old Scarve—the scenes in the
miser's garret—his death—and the attack upon the old mill.
Of the acting we may particularly notice the talent with which
Mr. Stirling does the miser (to be played in future by Mr.
Addison, in consequence of Mr. Stirling's other engage-
ments). It is a repulsive character, but Mr. Stirling softens
it down as much as possible. The scene in which he signs
his will in favour of Frewin was extremely well played.
Miss Cleaver's Hilda Scarve is graceful and natural—like
every other character undertaken by this excellent actress—
it is replete with pathos and feeling. Miss Cleaver at all times
appears desirous to make the play go well, as far as she can
influence it, and never loses sight of the author's intention.
Jacob Post, by Mr. Nantz, is just the sort of line of business
in which he shines ; he makes a character of it—perfectly
original. Mr. Nantz's light comedy we like but little—his
tragedy worse: his strange voice being ill suited to the first,
while his very odd readings perplex us in the latter. But in
such characters as Jacob Post, Long Tom Coffin, Mantilini,
and Canterbury Torn (in " Maximums and Speciments"),
he stands, as far as we can look around, quite per se; and,
if any one of these characters were represented by him on
the metropolitan boards, he would be stamped a favourite
without delay. It appears as if fate prompted him to adopt
the stage as a profession, for the especial purpose of filling
such characters. His Jacob Post gave us a capital idea of
the blunt, honest serving man. His grief on finding the old
miser dead amidst his treasures shows what Mr. Nantz can
do in the pathetic, connected with domestic life. Mr. Cooke
as Abel, and Mr. G. Lunt as Trussell Beechcroft, looked
their characters well; while Beau Villiers was well lisped
and ambled through by Mr. Chaplin. Miss Gardner cre-
ated much amusement by her drollery and assumed affecta-
tion as Thomasine Deacle, and was well supported by Slaiter
as Peter Pokerich. " Last, though not least," was Mr.
W. J. Hammond's Crackenthorpe Cripps, which caused
plenty of fun for those fond of laughing. The masquerade
scene at Ranelagh Gardens—in which he appears as Harle-
quin to Miss Gardner's Columbine, Slaiter's Clown, and
Jonas's Pantaloon—was very drolly acted. Miss Gardner
In this scene sings very archly a song about " old bachelors."
Those who have read the story will see the drama with much
pleasure. It is extremely well got up, and reflects credit on
Mr. W. J. Hammond for producing it so carefully and with
such good effect, not only as to scenery, but to costume,
which is " quite correct " to the time.

MUNIFICENT BEQUEST.-Mr. Robert Malcolm has be-
queathed the sum of £l,OOO, to be paid, at the demise of his
wife, to the Royal Naval School at Camberwell, to found a
scholarship or exhibition, to be entitled the " Malcolm
Exhibition."

TRIAL BY JURY.—When Trim was asked by Dr. Slop
what was meant by " honouring his father and mother," the
honest corporal's reply was, "Allowing them 2d. a day out
of my pay, an't please your honour." Sir Francis Burdett
follows this practical lesson ; although he does not attend the
dinners to celebrate the triumph of " trial by jury," and toast
the memory of Horne Tooke, Hardy, &c., he allowed Hardy
a pension from the time of his trial to his death, and he still
generously continues a pension of £5O per annum to Hardy's
widowed sister. It is paid regularly, is her only means of
support, and furnishes the old lady with a neat cottage, and
every comfort, in her native place near Falkirk, Stirlingsbire.

LIVERPOOL PROTESTANT' OPERATIVE
ASSOCIATION.

The annual meeting of the Liverpool Operative Protestant
Association, was held in the Music-hall,. Bold-street, at
seven o'clock last evening. The room was completely filled,
and the warmest enthusiasm was manifested by the auditory.
On the motion of Mr. John Howard, seconded by Mr.
Crisp, John Middleton, Esq., was called to the chair.
The proceedings having been opened with prayer,

•
The CHAIRMAN, after a feW preliminary remarks, ex-
pressed his regret at being obliged to state, that much disap-
pointment had been experienced with regard to this meeting.
It would have been presided over by the invaluable patron of
the society, the Rev. Hugh M`Neile (cheers); but he was
sorry to say, that the rev. gentleman was confined to his
room by a very severe cold ; and they would agree with him
in s tying that it must have been severe indeed which would
deprive him of the pleasure of meeting his operative friends
on this occasion. (Loud cheers.) He (the chairman)
trusted there was not one present in the assembly who would
notjoin in the earnest prayer that the rev, gentleman might
soon be restored to health and strength. (Renewed cheering.)
He had also to state that the Rev. Mr. Baylee, who was to
have attended, had been suddenly called away to Dublin, by
the alarming illness of his mother; and the Rev. Mr. Bar-
rett, of Birmingham, was engaged in forming a Church In-
struction Society for the young men of his congregation •, so
that neither of those gentlemen could attend. The Rev.
Brabazon Ellis had been invited, but he was unable to avail
himself of the invitation. He had also to observe, that
troubles did not come alone, for they had not amongst them
a single clergyman. This was to be regretted, but it was
unavoidable, inasmuch as there was a clerical meeting that
evening at the house of the Rev. Mr. Parry, upon particular
business. (Hear.) The chairman concluded by saying, that
able substitutes would be found for the gentlemen who were
absent in Mr. Brindley and the speakers who would be in-
troduced to them. (Cheers.)
Mr. GLEAVE, secretary to the society, then read the an-
nual report of the committee to the subscribers and mem-
bers, which, after noticing that the exertions of the associa-
tion have been very much crippled through want of funds,
states that a tract committee, to distribute weekly tracts
connected with the controversy, has been some time in ex-
istence, and that considerable eagerness is manifested by the
receivers to obtain them. A reduction in the annual sub-
scription is recommended from 2s. to ls., in two half-yearly
payments, which will entitle the members to all the privi-
leges of the library. The library has been removed from
Elliott-street to Mr. Crisp's office, 20, Slater-street, and
the subscribers can exchange books every Friday evening,
from seven to nine o'clock. The report goes on to state,
that if ever Protestant associations were needed, it is at the
present moment, when a Jesuits' college and a nunnery are
about to be established in this town ; and concludes by no-
ticing the benefit likely to result from the scriptural educa-
tion now disseminated amongst the children of the poor,
and by stating the objects the association has in view, viz.,
spreading the principles and truths of the immutable Word
of God through the length and breadth of the land.
Mr. CntsP next read the treasurer's statement, from which
it appeared that, after defraying the expenses, there remained
a debt of £4O against the society. A considerable portion
of the receipts had been accumulated by small donations and
subscriptions, procured by a few active individuals taking
each a collecting book. In continuation, Mr. Crisp ob-
served, that the treasurer's statement chewed what might
be done by the combined exertion of even a few individuals.
The large sum of £l6 had been collected in pence in this
way, and he trusted it would go on. They could not chrry
on their efforts without money ; and they must recollect that
influential parties would not support them unless they were
asked. He concluded by announcing donations from Mr.
Hodgson, Mr. Beley, Mr. C. S. Parker, Mr. Jas. Parker,
and Mr. John Howard. _

Mr. JOHN HOWARD moved the first resolution, which
was to the effect, that the report be printed and circulated
under the direction of the committee, and that the officers of
the society be reappointed. The society had his most
cordial wishes for success in the great cause which they had
undertaken. There were some who were becoming luke-
warm, because the society could no longer be used as a
political engine. They should remember that its objects
were of a higher character; that it was aiming to preserve
to ourselves and to our posterity the blessings which,
through the grace of God, were obtained for us at the
Reformation (cheers) ; it was aiming to counteract the evils
of Popery, by every proper and peaceable means in its
power. The society knew the tricks of the enemy—that he
could be smooth-tongued and plausible when he had an object
to gain ; but when he was in power, nothing but supremacy.,
would satisfy him. This had been proved even in our own
town. Who would have thought that in Protestant Liver-
pool the health of his Holiness the Pope would ever have
been proposed immediately after the health of our most
gracious Sovereign ! (Cheers.) Not only was that so, but
the most abominable of all societies was introduced here ;
and a well-known character from the other side of the water
had dared to profane the air of Liverpool with such a cry as
" Hurrah for the Jesuits." (Hear, hear.) These were
signs of the times; and he would ask his Protestant friends
whether these were days in which to sit with their arms
folded, doing nothing ? Whilst we were sleeping, the enemy
was sowing tares •, it behoved us, therefore, to be upon the
watch for the safety of our Church and the Bible. Mr.
Howard then passed a high eulogium upon the zeal, earnest-
ness, and ability which Mr. M`Neile brought to this contro-
versy, and said he was convinced that this Protestant com-
munity had not done enough for that eloquent gentleman.
They ought to present him with some public mark of their
esteem and gratitude, and thus show to hls assailants, and to
that vulgar press which had loaded him with insult and mis-
representation, that their abuse only enhanced their estima-
tion of him. (Loud cheers.) In conclusion, he prayed the
society might go on and prosper. (Cheers.)
Mr. BRINDLEY rose amidst loud cheers to second the re-
solution. After some introductory observations he proceeded'
to contend that there were no reasons, now that the battle
was fought and the victory gained, that societies like the
present should cease their active operations. It was true
that in one sense there was not any very great reason why
they should still be active, as they had made Protestants
more alive to their interests than they were formerly. There
was another reason, which at first sight might appear ade-
quate—namely, that they had done so much good in enlight-
ening the public that Popery was not making the head it
formerly was. But what was it which had brought about
this pleasurable state of things? It was these institutions
and associations. Take them away, then, make them less
efficient and less active, and how much longer could th
point to any good being done in the way of defeating Popery!,
On these accounts he contended that it was absolutely essen-
tial that these societies to be continued. Owing to the con-
tiguity of this town to Ireland, there were thousands of Ro-
manists here ; and Popery, therefore, was
.more in the
ascendant here than in the midland counties. Since, there-
fore, there was a greater amount of Popery in Liverpool than
in most other towns, it never could be said with any propriety
that a society which had been the means of doing so much good
should now be abolished. He contended that the society
was not political in its object, although there was necessarily
an enormous deal of what was political in it, because Popery
not only struck at our religion but at our constitution.
(Cheers.) But let us take religious principle first, and re-
member that when political conflict had subsided, we had to
combat against a religious enemy, or, at least, one who
would tak away from us the religion which was revealed to
us in the Word of God. These were reasons why we should
be more active than ever. The extension of the order of
Jesuits in this town was another reason why our activity
should be ceaseless, for they were insinuating themselves even
into the church, and pretended to take a deep interest in
Protestant meetings and in our Protestant institutions.
(Hear.) In proof of this, he related the history of the pre-
tended Archbishop of Tripoli, who had very lately introduced
himself to our clergy, and was in communication with them
at the same time he was actually engaging in the celebration
of mass at a Popish chapel in Chelsea. He then went through
a review of the Oxford heresy, contending that it was, as in-
deed it had been declared to be, a conspiracy to destroy the
Protestant Reformation in {this country ; and he expressed
his deep regret that the bishops of our church had not more
directly and emphatically set their faces against it. One of
the tractarians—one of the six by whom the conspiracy was
concocted—the Rev. Mr. Fowdes, in his Remains had gone
even to the length of advocating transubstantiation and invo-
cation of saints ! If that was not rank Popery within the
church, he did not know what Popery was. (Cheers.) Mr.
Brindley concluded a most effective speech by an energetic
call upon the meeting to petition against the Popish college
of Maynooth. The resolution was carried.
Mr. MATHEWS moved the second resolution, which pro-
posed that a petition be sent to parliament against the Col-
lege of Maynooth, making some very stringent remarks upon
the various doctrines of the Church of Rome.
Mr. HARBOARD in seconding the resolution, bore testi-
mony to the usefulness of the Protestant Operative Associa-
tion, which, he said, well deserved support, by our time, our
means, and our prayers. The resolution was carried.
Mr. MEREDITH moved the third resolution, which was
seconded by Mr. CRISP, who urged the meeting to use their
best exertions in obtaining signatures to the petition for in-
quiry into the education of Maynooth. Several donations
were made in support of the objects of the association, and
the meeting separated at half-past ten. The resolutions will
be found in our advertising columns.

The Liverpool steamer arrived at Falmouth on Saturday.
The Duke of Brunswick, on Saturday, obtained a rule nisi
for a criminal information against the proprietors of the Age,
for the publication of a series of libels upon him during the
present year.

On Friday last, a public dinner took place to celebrate the
return of the present conservative members for South Der-
byshire.
D. S. Davies, Esq., has come forward to represent the
county of Carmarthen, in the place of Mr. Jones, deceased.
He is a staunch conservative.

A correspondent of the London Times very properly pro-
poses that an act of parliament should be passed restricting
the trade of lucifer match making from being carried on in
densely populated neighbourhoods.

ECLIPSES, 1843.—1 u the year 1843 there will be two
eclipses of the sun and one of the moon, the latter only of
which will be visible in these parts. This eclipse will be a
pariial one, and occur on Wednesday the Gth of December.
ALDERMAN T. WOOD AND THE TALACRE MINE.—On
Saturday, a full committee of aldermen was held at the Guild-
hall, London, for the purpose of considering the most advis-
able course of proceeding relative to the inquiry into the
charges made against Alderman 'l'. Wood. Sir P. Laurie
moved a resolution to the effect that Alderman Wood be re-
quested to furnish a statement in writing, detailing the
several charges referred to in his request for investigation
made to the Court of Aldermen on the 3d instant, and the
resolution was eventually earried.

Mr. Burns has published a series of halfpenny volumes of
a very diminntive size, for the use of very diminutive readers.
These tracts consist of little histories, descriptions of wonder-
ful works of art and nature, moral tales, and such like, and
form admirable presents for children of a tender age, who
will be lured on by them to derive instruction from a source
from which at first they seek only amusement.
BENEFITS OF RADICAL CORPORATIONS.—Among the
items in the bill of the Town-clerk for the borough of
Ludlow are :—" To writing a congratulatory address to the
Queen, on her rejection of a Tory Ministry, 10s. fid." "To
obtaining signatures to petition for vote by ballot, £l. ls."
There are many other items of a like kind. It is proposed
that the councillors who sanctioned these expenses shall be
made to pay them.
Vice-Chancellor Sir J. L. Knight Bruce was, on Thurs-
day, sworn in before the Lord Chancellor, in the Court of
Chancery, as Chief Justice of the Court of Bankruptcy. Her
Majesty's letters patent were read, by which his Honour is
invested with all the rights and authority of the office, but
without receiving any additional salary. The patent directs
that his Honour is to be admitted to the office without the
payment of any fees or tines whatever, and also states that
the Right Hon. Mr. Justice Erkskine, late Chief Justice in
Bankruptcy, bad formally resigned that office. After his
Honour had taken the oaths, the Lord Chancellor presented
him with his patent of office.
The estimate of the entire value of the manufactures of
Great Britain for the year 1840, from statistical tables lately
published by Longman and Co., from official documents,
stands thus :—Total value of manufactured goods exchanged
with foreign countries for their productions, £47,257,766.
Value of manufactured goods exchanged for home produce,
£133,300,000 ! Thus you see, sir, that so far from " employ-
ment for the people being only to be found in the ability of
the manufacturers to exchange their productions for those of
other countries," the whole of the foreign exchanges con-
stitute but about one-third part of the products of the labour
and skill of the population of these countries.—Ten Letters
Ito R. Cobden, Esq., M.P., fry a Shopkeeper.