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

and Pease were apparently without

a the absence of country buyer

much neglected, and both nominally somewhat depressed in

ARRIVALS OF CORN,
From the 28th to the 30th June, 1842, inclusive

DESCRIPTIO

Shelled Barley

Indian Corn

Rapeseed
Oatmeal

COAST-

LAND. I WLS

4 I 305

203 I 11

Into Runcorn, Ireland and Coastwise
• qrs.; Oatmeal,— his; Flour, sacks.

- - 'TOTAL
nEIGN.I

10110 10734
1 171

KPORTS.—Foreign. Wheat, qrs. ; Beans, qrs. ; Malt,
qrs. ; Oats, 18 qrs ; Pease, qrs. ; Indian Corn, qrs. ; Oat-
meal,— loads; Flour, sacks, 17 brls.--Ireland. Wheat, 65
qrs. ; Barley, qrs.; Oats, 330 qrs. ; Beans, 383 qrs. ; Indian
Corn, 120 qrs. ; Oatmeal, 570 lds. ; Flour, sacks 180 brls.--
Coastwise. Wheat, 488 qrs. ; Barley, 227 qrs.; Malt, 0 qrs. ;
Oats, 51 qrs. ; Rye, qrs. ; Pease, qrs. ;
Indian Corn, Flour, 113 sacks 363

barrels

qrs. ; Beans, -
- qrs. ; Oatmeal, 24 ld

Average prices of Grain, for the week ending June 25, 1842.
Wheat 635. 11d. 1 Barley 275. 6d.) Oats.. 21s: 7d. 1 Rye.. 31s. 7d

345. 4d. I Pease.. 33

Aggregate average of the six weeks.
Wheat.. 635. Od. I Barley 265. 7d. I Oats.. 20s. 4d. I Rye.. 335. 3d,
Beans.. 325. lid. I Pease.. 325. ad.

Duty on Foreign Grain, &c. this week

Wheat gs.od. I Barley 10s. -od. II
Oats . 6s. Od. Rye.. gs. 6d
Beans tos.6d. I Pease.. 10s. 6d. I Ind. Corn Os. od. Flour as. 5d

Ditto from British Colonies out of Europe.
Wheat.... Is. od. I Barley.. 2s. 6d. I Oats ..2s. Od. I Rye.... Is. Od
Beans.. Is. 6d I Pease.. Is. 6d. I Indian Corn.. Os. I Flour.. Os. 7id

s, week ending June 28, 1842.
• I Oats. 1 Beans. Pease.
2406 i
3d. I Os. Od. Os. Od

Liverpool Averages,
Wheat. Barley.
444
525. 3d. Os. Od. 1 20s

LIVERPOOL COTTON MARKET, 3 P.M

The demand to-day has been to a very fair extent for flat
times, and 3500 to 4000 bales have been sold, at yesterday's
prices. The sales of the week amount to 27,450 bales. Ex-
porters have taken 1400 American, and 540 Surat and Ma-
dras : speculators 1500 American. The market closes quiet.

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Sutton, in order that their reasons
before the bill is again brought forward

THE MARQUIS OF WATERFORD.—The following is copied
from the Waterford Chronicle:—We have been informed by
tlemen of unquestionable authority that the Marquis
aterford has intimated to his agent, Mr. George Mears,
the whole of his agricultural tenantry
;. This generous and munificent act
_
termined on by the noble marquis immediately after

one entire ye

his nuptials. Th
this country than

Is not a better nor a kinder landlord in

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 Hefter) 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 otheranse.—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

:wont in the most frolreksome manner, and every now and
then diving under water; his activity as a bather was
',able for his size, and in amusing himself by thrown,
ater over his body with his trunk, be created no small
,ree of merriment to the spectators. _
,a about three-quarters of an hour, and, when driven out by
Ue keeper, evinced much reluctance at quitting hi.'
ing ablutions.— Wills Independent.
Con-N.—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, 1812, (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
680 3 680 3
869 1 455 7 1,325 -
MK '1 r,29 9

He remained in the

refresh-

Beans 029 6
Maize or Ind. Corn 6,008 6

6,445 6

Total
Quantities remaining in warehouse in the United Kingdom
on the sth June, 1842. _

Foreipi

Colonial

qrs. bus. qrs. bus
5,291 6 1,100,701 1
73,974 2
373 3 91,315 -
- 3,255
2,224 35,831
60,163 5

qrs. bus.
Wheat and Flour 1,095,409 3
Barley 73,974 2
Oats and Oatmeal 90,941 5
Rye 3,255
Pease
Beans
Maize or Ind. Corn 10,627 4

10,627 4

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

SINGULAR 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 a little
more solid nature, but never was allowed by nature to go
any farther. He enjoyed good health beyond the most 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 foi;ty 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 thei„ 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 Highnesi§ Victoria Mary Louisa Duchess of Kent,"
with her signature, are also attached under the portrait. It

is intendedto 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 side 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.