The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1842-08-12 00:00:00

LOCAL NEWS

NEWS FROM AMERICA.—The Roscius packet-ship, of the
25th ult., was off Holyhead at one o'clock yesterday after-
noon. We shall be able to give the intelligence brought by
her in an early second edition.

Amongst the passengers by the Thames steam-ship from
the West Indies, which arrived at Southampton on Wednes-
day, we perceive the names of Sir Henry M'Leod, the
governor, and W. R. Saudbach, of this town.

By the'packet-ship Susquehannah from Philadelphia, which
arrived at this port yesterday afternoon, the following pas-
sengers arrived :—Joshua Garside, Esq., Joshua Garside,
jun., Esq., American Consul at Hull, Lady and two chil-
dren, Miss J. March, E. Egleson, Jackson, Lady and three
children.

DOUBLE CABBAGE LErrucE.—A curious specimen of a
double cabbage lettuce, was exhibited yesterday, at our
office. It was presented to Mr. William Gibson, Mount
Vernon, by a gardener upwards of 70 years of age, who
had never met with anything similar before.

" THE MORN IS BREAKING." Words by T. Blake,
Esq.; Music by J. P. Knight. Cramer, London.—This is
a drawing-room lyric of very excellent quality. The poetry
is very pretty, and the music graceful. We can recommend
this ballad as being one likely to suit almost any amateur
singer, and one certain of being well received.
BOROUGH CONSERVATIVE ASSOCIATION.—We have
much pleasure in informing our readers, that Mr. James
Moss, solicitor, South Castle-street, was, at a meeting of
the association, held yesterday, appointed solicitor to that
body, in the place of the late Mr. Pennington. We feel
confident that every exertion will be used by the association
and this gentleman to maintain the present proud position of
conservatism in the borough.
Docx COMMITTEE.—On Tuesday last. several members
of the Dock Committee, with the treasurer, secretary, and
marine surveyor, proceeded in a steamer on their accustomed
tour of inspection of the light-ships, light-houses, channel
buoys, &c. Among the objects of greatest interest was the
new Iron Bell Beacon, lately constructed by Messrs. J.
Grantham, and Co., which seemed admirably adapted for the
purpose for which it was designed. As the weather was ex-
ceedingly calm the trip was much enjoyed by the Com-
mittee; who, were besides, much gratified at the efficient
state of this department of their trust.

BRUTAL ASSAULT.—On Saturday night, about twelve
o'clock, as Mr. Doubleday, tea-dealer, Ranelagh-street, was
returning home, he was met, about three doors from his own
house, in Crown-street, by two men having the appearance
of decent mechanics, who, on his coming up, opened a way
for him to pass between them, when one of them struck him
a blow in the mouth with a large stone which he held in his
hand, severely cutting his upper lip and knocking out one of
of his teeth. A second blow with a stone was almost at the
same instant dealt upon his left temple, and he fell insensible
on the pavement. The ruffians then appear to have kicked
him on the back of the head, inflicting a serious wound,
from which a large pool of blood was afterwards found to
have flowed. On coming to himself, Mr. Doubleday saw
the men standing over him, and immediately called out as
loudly as he was able for assistance. Some of the neighbours
came out of their houses, but the miscreants in the mean-
time had effected their escape. What their motive can have
been for the perpetration of this savage outrage is a matter of
some doubt, Mr. Doubleday had both money and his watch
upon him, but neither were touched.
INDEPENDENT ORDER OF ODDFELLOWS.—On Monday
last, the officers and members of the Loyal Highland Home
Lodge, No. 2465, met at Host Brown's, Flying Horse,
Dale-street, the chairs being filled by the respective officers
of the Lodge and the usual loyal toasts being disposed of
with due honours, the officers appointed for the purpose took
the opportunity when proposing the health of P.G. J. Worrall
of presenting the worthy P. G. with a splendid and valuable
silver patent lever watch, manufactured by Joseph Taylor,
member of the Loyal Minerva Lodge, in this town, bearing
the following inscription :—Presented to P. G. John Worrall.
by the members of the Loyal Highland Home Lodge, No.
2,465 of the 1. 0. of 0.F., M. U., L.D., as a token of
respect for his valuable services.
ACCIDENT TO THE IRON STEAMER " EGREMONT."—OR
Tuesday last, this vessel, while running down with the ebb
tide at a rapid rate from Liverpool to Egremont, met the
" Sir John Moore " New Bri4hton Ferry Boat, nearly op-
posite the Clarence Dock. Just at this period it is supposed
that the captain of the latter vessel became confused in
consequence of a brig which rather obstructed his passage,
for he so altered his course as to run directly into the paddle
box of the " Egremont," breaking the fore and aft beams,
after paddle beam, and tearing away all the timber work of
this part of the vessel. The hull however was uninjured.
The passengers of both vessels were of course thrown into a
great state alarm by the violence of the concussion. We are
happy to state however that no one was injured.—The " Sir
John Moore" also escaped with very little damage.

THE FUNDS, WEDNESDAY EVENING.—The funds con-
tinue to improve under the abundance of money and the
purchases made to employ it. Several good bargains were
done to day, and collectively make a considerable amount of
stock, but individually, they require no particular mention.
The final price of Consols was 92k for money and the account ;
Bank Stock, 170 to 171 ; India Stock, 2491, to 50i ; Ex-
chequer-hills, 2d. issue, 4Ss to 50s prem.; ditto, 24d. issue,
50s to 52s prem.; 3 per Cents. Reduced, 924 ; 31 per Cents.
Reduced, 101 t to f ; New 31 per Cents., 1001 to it ; Long
Annuities, 12g; India Bonds, 355. prem. ; and South Sea
Stock, 1024. Foreign stocks and railway shares have main-
tained firm values without any increase of business. Spanish
Actives are quoted 204 to 11; ditto, New, 191 to 4; Dutch
21 per Cents., 511 to 52; Brazilian, 64 to 66; Belgian, 1011
to 1021 • Portuguese 5 per Cents., 334 to 34 ; ditto, 3 per
2
Cents., 191 to 20.1. ; Mexican, 354 to 4 ; and Colombian, 201
to 21.

ZOOLOGICAL GARDENS.—The Gala at these gardens on
Monday night went off in first rate style. The arrangements
were admirable. The illuminations were very beautiful
and elicited general approbation. Madame Rossini's ascent
was a terrific sight, but she mounted the rope in fearless
style, running up to the extreme height with the same ease
and apparent safety as if she had been on " the broad green
earth." The fireworks were universally beautiful, and in
great profussion ; several fire balloons were discharged in
the course of the afternoon. The immense number of
persons on the ground walking between and under the innu-
merable varegated lamps presented a- fairy scene beyond
imagination. The elephant paraded the gardens with a
car. It was amusing to see the crowds give way for the
stupendous animal, W:lio walked about as gravely as if he had
been a spectator of a serious turn of mind. ,In consequence
of the wet weather on Wednesday the Gala was postponed.
It will take place to night, when the whole of the amuse-
ments will be repeated. A highly gratifying sight will be
obtained, and we can safely recommend our readers to pay
the enterprising Mr. Atkins a visit. These gardens whether
for beauty, good management, or tastefulness in the laying
out, are equal to any in the kingdom. The Gala to night
will be the last of the season, so that those who wish to he
present, must " go, and stand not to the order of their going,
but go at once." We ought not to omit noticing the efficient
way that Mr. Stubbs' band played various airs, and concerted
pieces, adding greatly to the gaiety of the scene.