The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1842-03-15 00:00:00

HORACE WALPOLE,

it will be remembered, from his deservedly high rank in soci-
ety and his accomplished manners, had the

ENTREE •
TO EVERY COURT IN EUROPE ;
he availed himself of this courtesy in a manner becoming his
high station and exalted acquirements, nided by a profound
judgment, that has never hien questioned, and being himself
passionately fond of the fine arts, gave his undivided attention
for a period extending over sixty years, to the formation of
this

EMPORIUM OF TASTE AND VERTU,
presenting an imperishable monument, which must perpetuate
his fame to the end of Time.

ON VIEWING THIS WONDERFUL MUSEUM OF ALL THAT
IS RARE AND PRECIOUS,
it will be seen that in every department it is perfect (and this
term is used advisedly), since it unquestionably ranks so
high, that everything throughout Europe must necessarily re-
tire before this splendid miscellany ; and it is fearlessy pro-
claimed, will, on a cursory review, produce a sensation that
it would be vain to seek for in a reminiscence to any former
period of

ENGLISH HISTORY.
Before venturing upon the difficult task of endeavouring to
place upon record everything that is rare, unequalled, and
unapproachable throughout the civilized world, Mr. Robins
must appeal to the kindly feelings of those who will be aware
of the Herculean task that has devolved upon him. Ile is
fully sensible he is about to tread on classic ground, and, in
sincerity, he must state he approaches the task in fear and
trembling ; he feels, and he is persuaded his readers will re-
spond to the fact, that a master-mind should preside in the
vain endeavour to condense in the limited space of an an-
nouncement, the multitudinous associations of everything
which liberality, good taste, and extraordinary and indefati-
gable research could place in
THIS WONDERFUL MUSEUM OF ART AND SCIENCE;
aided by an expenditure altogether unlimited.

HORACE-WALPOLE,
a finished gentleman, with the most accomplished manners,
gave his undivided attention exclusively to render
STRAWBERRY HILL PERFECT AND UNIQUE.

The public will see how well his mighty ambition was satis-
fied. It is now time to endeavour to awaken the undivided
attention of this country (so justly celebrated for its foster-
ing care of the arts) and the whole Continent of Europe, to
a brief outline of a few items connected with a sale that can
have no contemporary previous or prospectively. It is really
A CONSTELLATION OE ALL THAT IS RECHLRCHE ;
and the great difficulty is to make a selectio❑ which will not
do injustice to the rest.
" Of rarities, how many a clime convey'd,
O'er many an ocean, to this hallow'd shade,
How bright—the rich assemblage charms my eyes,
What prodigies of daring Art surprise,
In pictures, vases, gems of various hue,
And bring all Greece and Latium to my view !
Bright polished helms heroic times recall,
And gleaming corslets hang the storied wall !"
Tun ORNAMENTAL FURNITURE

will be admired for its antiquity; it combines a great deal
that it would be in rain for research to accomplish. There
are 30 solid carved ebony chairs, with sofas, settees, and
tables, all of the first order

OF THE OLD Bunt, AND ORMOLU MANUFACTURE.
The specimens are of the highest class, and in the greatest
variety. with Marqueterie and Japan, in cabinets, screens,
and coffers. The drawing-room suite is of gold, with silk
damask furniture. Then the Arbusson Tapestry; clocks,
which not only the hour tell, hut tales of wondrous interest,
including the

CELEBRATED ONE PRESENTED TO
ANNA BULLEN, BY HENRY THE EIGHTH.
THE ORIENTAL AND EUROPEAN CHINA
exhibits a variety of the choicest specimens, indeed of every
known manufacture. early
PERUVIAN, ROMAN, AND ETRUSCAN VASES ;
a large collection of Raphael's ware, and Limoges enamel.
VERY RARE AND FINE OLD STAINED GLASS;
and specimens of

THEM ROYAL SEVRE, DItEADEN, CHANTILLY, AND
CHELSEA CHINA,
which are unrivalled anywhere.
THE MAGNIFICENT COLLECTION OF ARMOUR,
although not of great extent, is unique. It would be idle to
attempt to do it justice, and to select from it would indicate
an unpardonable partiality, save only that it may be con-
ceded to the writer to invite the real connoisseurs in these
matters to the

SPLENDID SUIT OF FRANCIS THE FIRST, BY BENVENUTO
CELLINI,
richly embossed, the shield painted by Polidori. There is
beside a profusion of helmets, swords, guns, pistols, &c.
TH E ANTIQUE PLATE AND JEWELS

will constitute a great feature, including the five celebrated
silver vases from

LADY BETTY GERMAINF,'S CoLLturios,
which are without parallel. The Candelabra, fire-dogs,
sconces,

FINE OLD CHASED AND ANCIENT PLATE IN GOLD AND
SILVER,

With the Apostle spoons, the dessert plates engraved with
the Life of the Prodigal Son, by Pass ; formerly in the mu-
seum of

THE GREAT EARL OF CLARENDON

THE FAR-FANIEDSILVER, BELL, OF EXQUISLTK WORK-

MANSHIP OF BENVENUTO CELLINL EXECUTED
FOR THE POPE CLEMENT VII.

is a specimen so rare as to be difficult of appreciation. Again,
TILE COLLECTION OF COINS AND MEDALS IN PURE
GOLD, SILVER, AND BRONZE,
is very extensive, well-chosen, and in tine preservation, em-
bracing a vast number very rare, and several quite unique.
INTAGLIOS AND CAMEOS,
are numerous, well selected, and of the very finest Greek and
Roman workmanship.
THE MARBLES, BRONZES, AND CARVINGS IN IVORY,
include antique busts, vases, and altars—especially the
CELEBRATED EAGLE, OF TILE FINEST GREEK WORIC,
THE MOSAIC SHRINE, FROM THE CHURCH OF ST.
MARY MAGGIORE AT ROME;
and amid the bronzes and models are some of the highest
Flamio, and de '
specimens of antiquen cinque.ce
monto workmanship. Carvings
a
in Ivory, by g k by Mr
riundsT—HE HON. MRS. DAMER, AND Wal P°
3 es-
teemed
LADY DIANA BEAUCLERC.

THE commissioners in a fiat in bankruptcy, bearing date
the Bth day of December, 1836, awarded and issued
forth against WILLIAM WILLIAMS, of Liverflool, in the
county of Lancaster, and JAMES JAC ' N, of Hulme, efi
near Manchester, in the same coup , carrying on business
e
together at Liverpool aforesaid,4 r the firm of " Hudson,
Wtn illias, and Company," tmi: imber dealers, dealers and
4ptir'SO
chapmen, intend to meet on tKe 23(1 day of March instant, at
Twelve at Noon precisely, at the Clarendon Rooms, in Li-
verpool,e in order to audit the accounts of the assignees of the
separate estate and effects of James Jackson, one of the idbankrupts, under the said fiat, pursuant to an act of
oflis
parlia-
ment made and passed in the sixth year of the reign
late Majesty King George the Fourth, intnled,saAindactt
amend the laws relating to bankrupts;" and the
com-
missioners also intend to meet on the same
to make a finalday,atonei
eects of the saidn
the Afternoon, and at the same plaee, in order
dividend of the separate estate and iff
James Jackson ; when and where thacreditors who have not
already proved their debts are to come prepared
same, or they will be excluded the benefit to prove the
of the.said divi-
dend. And all claims not then proved will disallowed.
LAGES,4IYE , and RIGGE.

LIVERPOOL DOCKS.
THE TRUSTEES of the LIVERPOOL DOCKS do
A. herebyi.give Notice, that they are re4dy- to receive
TENDERS FOR A LOAN OF MON 'for periods Of
e
Five or Seven Years. Interest at the r of Four Pounds
Five swings (4k) per Centuen per Ann m will be allowed
payable half-yearly either in Liverpool or London, or re-
mitted to the party, at the option of the lender; and parties
tendering are requested to name the period for which they
may he willing to lend.

All Letter; must be addressed to GEORGE WITHERS,
Esti., Treasurer, Dock-ollice, Liverpool, nut later than
Mom.)Ay, the second day of May next.
By order, DANIEL MASON, Secretary.
Dock-office, Liverpool, Thursday, 3d March, 1842.

TO BUILDERS AND OTHERS.
PERSONS desirous of CONTRACTING for any part of
the WORKS required in the Erection of a WORK-
HOUSE, intendod.to be built sear Prescot, Lancashire, may
see the Plans and Specifications at the Office of Messrs.
HEYES and PEMBERTON, Solicitors, Present,. from the 12th
to the 23d Marph instant, where sealed and codOrsed Ten-
ders, containing the names of two sufficie9Ohreties, fur the
due performance of the Contract, mus.t.,te delivered on o:
before the last above-named date, addressed "To the Chair-
man of the Board of Guardians." The lowest Tender will
not necessarily be accepted. Any information relativelo the
plans, &c., may be obtained on application at the Office of
Mr. WILLIAM CULSIIAW, Architect, Sze., Rumford-place,
Liverpool.