The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1842-03-04 00:00:00

TO DRAPERS, HABERDASHERS, &c.

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the Stx:rn EDITION, much enlarged and inikoved, of
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it'
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GREAT IMPROVEMENT IN

"GENTLEMEN'S DRESS,"
OF FIRST-RATE QUALITY, SUPERIOR CUT AND WORKMAN-

AT THE CIVET CAT,
No. 72, LORD-STREET, LIVERPOOL

D. MYERS,
NAVY" .AND ARMY TAILOR,
TROUSERS MAKER,
WOOLLEN DRAPER, AND GENTLEMEN'S OUT-
FITTER.

rPH E STOCK of this Establishment has just been reple-
nished from the first houses in London and Paris, with
every description of Fashionable Material for Gentle-
men's Dress, suitable for the Winter Season, consisting of
Patent Waterproof Cloths, Pilots and Beavers, &c., for Top
Coats, Superfine West of England Broad Cloths, pf the most
fashionable Shades and Colours, for Gentle en's Dress,
Frock, and Riding Coats ; Cassimeres, Diagonals, Plaids,
Tweeds, Doeskins, &c., for Trousers ; Freich and English
figured Silk Plushes, Velvets, Satins, Sillc4, and Shawl Vest-
ings, of the most approved and ready beautiful designs, all
of which having been purchased upon most advantageous
terms, so as to enable the
CIVET CAT TAILORING ESTABLISHMENT
to maintain its fame of

MAKING FIRST-RATE ARTICLES OF GENTLEMEN'S DRESS

AT THE LOWEST FOSSIBLE PRICE

D. M. tenders his sincere thanks to the Nobility, Gentry,
Clergy, and Professional Gentlemen of Liverpool and county of
Lancaster, for the great encouragement he has received, and
begs to assure them that the advantages which have so much
signalized his Establishment (viz., that of making the best
articles at a very moderate price), will ever be adhered to ;
and as experienced Foremen are engaged from the West of
London to suoerintend the
CUTTING DEPARTMENT,

A TRUE, EASY, and SCIENTIFIC FIT is WAR-

RANTED

D. M. particularly solicits the attention of Gentlemen who
find it difficult to procure an easy and good-fitting Trousers,
as a Foreman is employed for this branch only, and whose
attention is entirely given to this important part of Gentle-
men's Dress ; and as every branch of this Establishment is
carried on by separate Foremen, due and proper attention is
given to all orders.
D. MYERS respectfully submi
Prices for the ensuing Season :
Gentlemen' Travelling _

Coats
Waterproof Top Coats
Superfine Waterproof
Top Corts, Velvet
Collars and Cuffs
Best Waterproof Bea-
ver Top Coat, Velvet
Collar, Cuffs, and
Facings.. £3 0 0 to 4 4 0
A full-sized Spanish Cloak of Su-
Superfine Cloth, measuring from
seven to nine yards round the
bottom, from
Superfine Dress Coats
Ditto, best quality, West of Eng.

its the following List of his

£1 0 0
2 0 0

2 10 0

In Taglioni,
D,Orsay,
or
Chesterfield
style.

£3 10 0 to X 7 0 0
2 2 0 „ 210 0

land Cloth, wool-dye
Superfine Frocks, Silk Lined
The Best, any of the most Fashion-
able Colours, or Blacks 0 0 0 , 310 0
Good Winter Trousers, all Wool 0 0 0 „ 015 0
Plaid & other Fancy Trousers, from 017 0 ~ 1 4 0
The best Dress Trousers, of Doe-
skins, Diagonals, waterproof,
fancy materials, and superfine _

000„ 3 0 0
210 0 „ 3 0 0

1 6 0 „ 110 0
011 0 ~ 014 0

Kerseymeres
Shawl Vests...
French, German, and Turkey Pat-
tern, ditto OlB 0 ~ 1 5 0
The very best Genoa Velvet Vests 1 6 0 ~ 110 0
Elegant figured, or embroidered
ditto. most beautiful designs
Rich Silk Flushes, in every colour
—best quality
The largest assortment in Liver-
pool of French, German, and
English figured and embroidered
Satins, from
Young Gentlemen's Spencer Suits
(Jacket, Vest, and Trousers) of
the best quality
Tunic Dresses, elegantly made 2 2 „ 210 0
A Plain Suit of Livery complete at 4 0 0 „ 0 0 0
D. M. being a pupil of her Majesty the Queen's Habit
Maker, Ladles requiring Biding Habits will find this estab-
Halm* equal to any in London, and which are made in the
moat elegant style, from .S 4 4s. Od. to XS Bs. Pd.
Gentlemen contracted pith by the Year upon the following
terms :-
3 Suits per Year.... .£ll 14 0
4 Ditto ditto .... 15 4 0
5 Ditto ditto 18 10 0 Best Quality.
6 Ditto ditto .... 21 10 0
By returning the Clothes after the usual time of wearing.
NAVAL AND MILITARY UNIFORM EXACT TO
REGULATION.
A choice selection of Gold Epauletts, Swords, Belts, Gold
Lace, &c., is kept in the Stock of this Establishment.
to b
Merchants and Captains supplied with every article _of
e
Dress, suitable for all climates, at wholesale terms,,not
rivalled by any House in the Kingdom.
Tire greatest variety of Macintosh's India Rubber Fa-
brics, and of Patent Waterproof Cloths, Cashmeres, &C.
This .Eslablislemen
C t
I is Close
ET d on
A Saturdays.
E V CT,
72, LORD.STREST.

18 0 „

2 10 0

160„ 0 0 0

01G 0 „ 116 0

It is not Our intention, in this address, to convey an im-
pression that we place our claims to your patronage and sup-
port, on different terms than others in the trade; but, in
commencing this undertaking, it is requisite for us to state,
WHAT WILL BE, and not WHAT ACTUALLY IS, the state of
the RETAIL TEA TRADE in this port. That,etters can sell,
if they choose, on the system of a large terfe, small profits,
and quick returns, we do not deny; V9at they do not is evi-
dent ; but so long as they upholil tliepresent system of high
prices, so long shall we find AMP SCOPE FOR SUCCESSFUL
and HONOURABLE COMPETITIOPK
Next to London only, LIVERPOOL, in the number of its
inhabitants, justly claims the appellation, so often and so ap-
propriately bestowed upon it, that of being the METROPOLIS
of the North of England. The immense population by
which it is surrounded, its commanding and vastly increasing
commercial importance, visited, as it is, weekly by so many
traders and others for the purpose of commerc?, it pwseas
a position for a FEST-RATE TEA TRADE, conducted' On a
principle totally different to ANYTHING THAT HAS EVER
BEEN ATTEMPTED IN THIS TOWN BEFORE, and which has
met with such 'eminent support in London.
• With a view to give this vast population the same advan-
tages as the inhabitants of the Metropolis, we have taken
these EXTENSIVE PREMISES, which, with ample capital and
a competent knowledge of the trade, combined with ex-
perience in the LARGEST TRADES in the kingdom, and being
intimately connected with the most OPULENT IMPORTERS
and MERCHANTS IN LONDON, we proceed to show on what
grounds we claim YOUR SUPPORT AND CONFIDENCE.
As we have before intimated, it is a remarkable fact, that
LIVERPOOL presents in no portion of its commerce such a
scope for public competition as in the TEA TRADE ; and here
we beg to observe, that there is a peculiarity about this trade,
which distinguishes itself from every other. Since the open-
ing of the trade with China, there has been no proper guaran-
tee as to the quality of the article imported and admitted for
CONSUMPTION. Formerly all Teas were tested by authorized
parties, appointed expressly for that purpose; but now the
system is totally changed. It is IMPORTED, put up to public
Auction, sold at whatever PRICE 2T WILL REALIZE, SO as to
be broil& into IMMEDIATE CONSUMPTION, a great portion
of which qualities, in former times, would have been de-
stroyed Or uundemzuld_as uthfit-fac use; therefase—accotugiug,
for the universal complaint among families of the difficulty
in procuring a GOOD SERVICEABLE TEA at a MODERATE
RATE. '

The majority of the country retail dealers, under the old
system, were-nnacquainted with the tasting of Teas, and left
it to their broker or wholesale dealer. Then had they some
guarantee as to the QUALITY ; bat now, almost every dealer
throughout the kingdom places his own standard of judgment
first, th4s accounting, in a great measure, for the immense
qtuintitg and heterogeneous mass of spurious Tea that i
-palmed on the public, which does not possess either the re-
Allisite STRENGTH Or FLAVOUR.

In confirmation of our above statement as to the quantity
of damaged andspurious Tea that gets into the hands of the
retail dealer's, we refer you to the sale of a CARGO OF TEA,
by the ship." Mary Elizabeth," that was wrecked on enter-
ing this port in the early part of last year. It is a notorious
fact, that the whole of the cargo was so materially damaged,
as, at one time, to be very doubtful whether it could, under
any CIRCUMSTANCES, BE BROUGHT INTO CONSUMPTION.
It was landed, warehoused, and after being kiln-dried,
brought to OUBLIC AUCTION • and a part of which, to our
certain knoWledge, was bought and absolutely RETAILED BY
DEALERS is this town from whose REPEATED PROFESSIONS
the public had a right to expect a "STANDARD QUALITY."
As a guarantee to those parties who may think proper to fa-
vour us with their support, we shall, in our selections, care-
fully abstain from admitting into our stock Tea of a doubtful
and precarious character ; hence, by strictly and uniformly
adhering to one principle of conducting business, and our
perceiving the little advantages you have derived from the
opening of the Trade to the East, WE SEE THE WAY
CLEARLY POINTED OUT FOR us, and we feel CONFIDENT OF
SUCCESS : •

TEA, the prime article in which we deal, is rapidly ad-
vancing in general estimation ; not only as an agreeable ali-
mentary, but also as a mildy exhilarating beverage. In
proof of this, we may adduce oneor two particulars connected
with its early history in this country, which will put the fact
of its immense and rapid growth in PUBLIC FAVOUR beyond
dispute.
_ _

In a memorandum from the Diary of Mr. Pepys, Secre-
tary to the Admiralty, dated September 25, 1669, he states,
" The East India Company, in 1661, being desirous of mak-
ing a present to the King of SOMETHING VERY HARE,
bought two pounds and two ounces of Tea for that purpose,
at the cost of 20s. per lb. ; and in 1666, they presented the
King with twenty-two pounds and a quarter, for which they
paid fifty shillings per lb." In this same year, history tells
us that " Tea sold in London at Sixty Shillings per pound ;
but the first importation of Tea into England, by the East
India Company, was made in 1669, not direct from China,
but from Bantam, where they maintained a factory : they
only brought two canisters, containing one hundred and for-
ty.three pounds and a half." From that date to the present,
the consumption has gone on regularly, and progressively in-
creasing to the present day. _ _

It is ;.ell known, the TEA TRADE, until the year 1834, was
a complete monopoly, enjoyed by the East India Company
alone ; and, as an ingenious author• has well observed, " the
spirit of monopolists is narrow, lazy, and oppressive :" so it
abundantly showed itself in this case, as is proved by the fact,
that the people of this country now pay less for their Tea by
the enormous difference of full 25 PER CENT„ than they did
under the costly machinery of the East India Company.
But though the salutary change from monopoly to free
trade has been in operation SEVEN YEARS, we do not sce
that this vast population has, as yet, reaped the FULL AD-
VANTAGE that might have been expected ; or, in other words,
that GOOD QUALITIES and LOW PRICES are combined to that
extent which was anticipated. Therefore we purpose giving
our friends the full ,bent of the •ehange, by adapting our
system to the times ; and with a view to convince you of 61:r
,mod, much more,
.our inclination, we shall undevi-
atingly hide our Teas by iiEFORE EVE PURCH ASE,
which is the only way of selecting or ascertaiaing the quality
with any degree of certainty.

By reference to the official returns of the past year we
find, that the average price of the great bulk of TEA sold in
this country, has not realized a higher price than 4s. 21d.
per lb., duty included, which would have been found suitable
and agreeable to the taste of the MAJORITY OF CONSUMERS,
and ought to have been sots at 4s. 6d. per lb. So also it
will be observed, that fine Teas have only realized, at the
public auction, 4s. 9d., including duty, varying ld. or 2d.
per lb. occasionally as the market became excited. It is true,
some few fancy kinds have sold at higher prices ; but they
are of such a description that are not suitable to the palate,
or for the consumption, of the GENERALITY .OF FAMILIES ;
and we here observe; A REMUNERATING PROFIT can.be ob-
tained by its being sold at ss. per lb. •
Having laid before you the sale cost of the leading descrip-
tions of Teas consumed, we have clearly proved that it is in
our power to sell the BEST BLACK TEA that can be required
for any purpose or by any family at ss. per lb. We appeal
to the experience of families, if many are not still paying Gs.,
75., and Bs. for Teas which ought to be sold full 25 per cent.
less price.
We have clearly demonstrated that a concern starting with
principles based on a SMALL PROFIT and QUICK RETURN,
and that of giving the public the full advantage of the open-
ing of the Trade to the East, has become a desideratum, few
require to be told that PRICE ALONE, unless accompanied by
QUALITY, is a mere deception. We can only remove an im-
pression of this kind, by earnestly and respectfully soliciting
a " TRIAL." Without this, no one can fairly determine ;
by this test we are content to abide, and shall not ask a con-
tinuance-Of your favours, if not found TO DESERVE THEM.
We now proceed to show you at what prices we are pre-
pared to supply you for READY MONEY, according to the
present state of the market; with our !remarks on EACH
KIND.

BLACK TEAS

THE FINEST CONGOU Ira-
ported. Stamy.ripened , 5 0 highly recommen
Souchong flavour JJJ
Wiry Black Leaf, full flavour.. 4 6
FINE STOUT CONGOU, black- l 4 4 recommended.
ish leaf, strong
This Tea possesses much
strength, combined with
a brisk full flavour.

'
Good sound Common Congou, This is the lowest 4
U price that can be
rough flavour.. commended.

Ordinary Congou
Bohea
THE FINEST SCENTED
ORANGE AND FLOWERY 5 8 recommended
PEKOE
Genuine Souchongs, (full and
rich)
GREEN TEAS.
Common Twankay and Hyson 1
4 0
skirj
Fine bloom Tea
GENUINE HYSON .. 4s. Bd. to 5 0 recommended,
Fine rich ,delicate flavoured 1 5 6
Hyson
FINE OUCHAIN, small wiry l 6 0 recommended
bright leaf ....
Young Hyson 4s. Od. to 4 6
Imperial Gunpowder, round
bright leaf
Fine Gunpowder, small even
leaf
THE FINEST GUNPOWDER
IMPORTED INTO THE KING- 7 4
DOM, small close twisted leaf

This is a very rare and peculiar kind
You will here perceive to what points YOUR ATTENTION
is invited, viz. :—To the fine stout Congou, at 4s. 4d., calcu-
lated for all useful purposes, 4s. 6d. per lb. for a secondary
quality, and 55. per lb. FOR THE BEST BLACK TEA that eat?,
or need be used. There is no better Tea than this forfarmill
use, give what price you will.
We shall introduce the same system of a SMALL PROW in
the COFFEE department. The retail prices of Coffeere in
pared
Li-
verpool vary from ls. Bd. to 25..8d. per lb. We are prepared
to and
to sell the FINEST JAMAICA imported at 2s. 2d. per
still obtain a remunerating profit.
Our prices will, therefore, be for—
Good useful Triage Coffee. ,
Ceylon Coffee
JAVA, imported from the East .
Fine St. Domingo
THE FINEST JAMAICA IMPORTED • •
........
Mocha, or Turkey
In original packages of TEA_Ow
the Trade, which is TWO
WEIGHT OR DRAFT GRANTED t
eighty pounds weight, and
e shall allow the Ovx.R.
pounds, and El ALF A
containing
to twenty pounds.
(P)oNunNpnbsuoNnnannCbhnexsteseenontainul forty
POUND on boxes containiiinegSuburbs may prevent many from
As the distance from two
strongly recommend all orders
us, we
POST, as an easy and expeditions
_.d the goods will be delivered the
personallybeing
sen
mode of conveyaneFo,gan
t DAYS The money to be returned by
SAME, or the folleo;
d received from the country must be ac-
Or
t Tll visiting
l O tYG II
we advise the first half to
the bearer.
remittance, a Bank or Post-office Order.
companied IT Tat st nbree reeymiditetnetd,,
Bank I" 5
Where
with the order, and the remainder on receipt of the
that our system of SMALL
be sent witht
will neither admit of " RISK on. CREDIT."
PROFITS . we
elusion, entreat your candid and impartial atten -
In con
ion to the above details, wherein we have clearly established
Goods; as
thatt YOUR INTEREST is concerned as well as our own. We
it crust
have advanced nothing which we cannot prove by indisputa-
ble reference. If we have made ally erroneous assertions,
there are many ready to expose us._ A "TRIAL IS Am, WE ASK :" the result cannot long he doubtful. If you find we do
not act up to our professions,
Do NOT TRUST ITS IN FUTURE.
the remedy is in your bands.
'We are, your obedient servants,
HOLLIS, WALFORD, & COMPANY,
IMPORTERS OF AND DEALERS IN TEA,
2, BOLD-STREET,

Is. 4d. to Is. 6d
~1 8
. 1 10
........
2 0

CORNER or HANOVER-STREET