The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1842-10-18 00:00:00

Admitting, however, that Mr. Robinson is not in-.

formed. of the extent of distaste existing towards him,•
on the part of the Conservatives, as the representative.
of this ward ; and what should be the course of a true
Conservative candidate ? Distaste does exist. He ac-
knowledges it; and he knows that he can never, with.
the opinions which he holds, sit as the choice of the con-
servative Burgesses of Great George's. If returned at all
for that ward, he will be returned by the aid of Radical-
ism ! He must forfeit all claim to be considered as the:
representative of Conservatism; and surely he is bound
to wave his own opinions upon this one point rather

than condescend to be sent into the Council as a mere.
missile, which Whig-Radicalism, in its hopelessness of
returning a candidate of its own, selects to throw in;
the face of its otherwise triumphant opponent.
There can be no " principle of right" in a man,

professing Conservative opinions, persisting in his
claim to the representation of a constituency of which,

even if returned, he cannot for a moment maintain,
that he expresses fully the sentiments of the majority.

LOCAL NEWS.

An account of the unfortunate loss of the Brigand fraui
steamer, on her passage to London, given in a letter to us'
from her commander, appears in another column. Tke par-
ticulars furnish another instance of the excellent demeanour
of English commanders and English sailors in trying and
dangerous situations, and demonstrate also that the perils of
the ocean are of such a varied character, as at times to baffle

all human prudence and calculation.
FOREIGN SALTED MEAT.—Large quantities of foreign
salted meat, imported under the new tariff, were on sale, on
Saturday last, in the markets, as well as the shops in differ-
ent parts of the town. The demand was extensive, and the
sales quick. Salt beef sold retail at fourpence and salt pork
at twopence halfpenny the pound. Should the meat now on
the market eat well, the consumption will be great and in-
creasing.
EXTENSIVE ROBBERY OF CLOTHES.—A coloured man,
who stated his name to be John Peters, was stopped on
Tuesday night, in Water-street, by Inspector Andrews, and
detained in Bridewell, because he was unable to explain
satisfactorily his possession of certain articles of wearing ap-
parel. He was then wearing a new blue cloth coat, three
pair of new trousers under an old pair, and two cotton shirts ;
besides which he had in a bundle three silk vests, quite new,
three pair of shoes, a cloth cap, and two silk handkerchiefs.
The following day, (Friday,) the prisoner was examined at
the police court; but, as no owner could be found for the
clothes, and he protested they were his own, he was dis-
charged. About half-past two o'clock on Saturday morning,
he was in Wapping, when he was seen and stopped by police-
officer No. 481. He had then upon his person two pairs of
of new trousers, arid a pair of new drawers under his old
trousers, a jacket, a new top-coat, and two new shirts. hi
the pocket of the topcoat were found a pair of shoes quite
new. He was examined at the Police Court on Saturday,
and remanded for further inquiry. Yesterday (Monday)
the prisoner was again brought up, when the whole of the
property was identified as belonging to Mr. Marks, outfitter,
of Wapping, from whose shop it was stolen in the course of
last week. The value of it was stated to be upwards of £14.-
The prisoner who made no defence, was committed to the
sessions.

OLNOING AT SIGHT.—PEENER'S SYSTEM OF Sib OlistG
ULAssEs.—We understand that Mr. Venables has a class
of children, who commenced learning on this method last
Yhursday, sufficiently advanced to sing in two parts, at his
lecture next Thursday, having had previously no acquaint-
ance with musical notation.

MISS HAMILTON'S CONCERT.—On Thursday night Miss
Hamilton's concert was fashionably attended. The fair
benciare greatly exerted herself. Mr. Willoughby Weiss
sung in fine style. If Mr. Weiss does not reach the top of
his profession it will be his own fault. Nature has done great
things for him, and Art has lent her aid. Will the English
encourage their own countrymen ?

PORTICO Room.—A very ingenious exhibition is now open
at this room. It consists of automaton figures, dancers,
jugglers, &c. There is also a view of the army of Napoleon
crossing the Alps ; the troops are seen wending their way
across the mountains in a very picturesque manner. This
Place has been well filled every night, and the performances
aPpear to give satisfaction.
Tar NEW TARIM—FOREIGN MEATS.—Messrs. Smith,
of Islington, it will he seen, are advertising salt provisions
at an extraordinary low price. These meats are all of very
best quality, and if properly cooked will be found to be
excellent. We have tasted some of them, and can speak
from experience the Canadian hams are equal to English in
flavour.

MR. WOOLLEY AND MISS BRYERS.—Mr. Woolley and
Miss Bryers, whose case has recently excited so much noto-
riety, are both natives of the city of Chester. Mr. Woolley
was brought up at the Bluecoat School, and was afterwards
apprenticed to Mr. Berrington, a cabinet-maker, in Chester.
The father of Miss Bryers was a watchmaker, and kept a
shop in Eastgate-row, where he carried on a very good busi-
ness for many years.
MR. HANIMOND'S BENEFIT.—We beg to draw the atten-
tion of the playgoing community to the announcement that
Mr. W. J. Hammond has fixed his benefit to take place on
Vlonday next. The pressure of the times has visited the
theatre as well as every where else, and we believe the season
has been anything but a prosperous one. The public have
'tow an opportunity of proving whether Mr. Hammond is
deserving of support and encouragement. His activity and
attention to business are admitted to have been very great.
His enterprise in bringing out so many beautiful pieces in
first-rate style, alone gives him a claim for patronage.
THE FUNDS.—SATURDAY NIGHT.—No essential altera-
tion has taken place in the value of government securities to-
day, but a small sale made by a broker operating on private
account gave a shade of flatness to the market, which con-
tinued up to its close. Consols for money left off 931. sellers ;
ditto, account, 931 to ; Exchequer-bills, 2d. and 2:ld.
issue, '558. to 575. premium ; Bank Stock, 164 to 166 ex.
; India Stock, 250 to 252 ; 3 per Cents. Reduced, 92
to ex. diV. ; M per Cents. Reduced, 1001. ex. div. ; and
Long Annuities, 121 to H. In foreign stocks, Dutch 2} per
Cents. were quoted 521 to ; ditto 5 per Cents., 100 to .1 ;
Illexican, 321 to ; Portuguese 5 per Cents., 361 to 71 ; do.
3 per Cents., • 21* to 2.1: Spanish Actives, 16 to : ditto 3
Per Cents., 20i to 1; Colombian, 201 to ; and Brazilian,
63 to 64.

THE 41VIANC'HESTER " SQUANDER."—Amongst the suf-
ferers by this wretched affair, it is understood that there are
many, not ocly in the class of " depositors," but that of
small shareholders, who will be thrown upon the world al-
Toar, if not entirely, penniless as the result of its failure.
4....,m0ng5t these we regret to notice that the widow of the late
Dr. 111`All has lost every penny of her fortune, and is left
totally unprovided for; and doubtless many more widows
and orphans will be doomed to pay a like penalty for their
unwise confidence in the integrity of canting " liberalism."
Surely the directors, notwithstanding their own losses, will
feel themselves morally called upon to raise a fund for the
I.ePaYment to these sufferers of a portion at least of the losses
which they have sustained.
NEW LINE OF PACKET-SHIPS BETWEEN NEW YORK
f‘ PD LIVERPOOL.—We understand that a new line of packets
is shortly to be established between this port and Liverpool.
It is to be composed of four fine ships, with the following
names :

Rochester.... Captain Woodhouse 900 tons
Hottinguer „ Bursley..
Southerner .. ~ Palmer. . .
New Ship.... „ Eldridge
These packets are all of the first class, and commanded by
experienced navigators. Captain Bursley once commanded
tee Orpheus, then the Cambridge, and, lastly, his farm.
.kePtain Palmer commanded the Garrick, and is heir to
falmer's Land, in the South Seas. Captain Eldridge was a
I°eg time in the Huntsville, and has• made two hundred
I;)Yages to New Orleans, including stops, and Captain
Zeodhouse is known all over the world, except, perhaps, in
Pekin. The keel of the new ship has recently been laid in
the yard of Brown and Bell, and will be one of the largest
aria most finished vessels ever built in this city. We be-
lieve the Rochester will be the pioneer of the line. and will
sail from Liverpool to New York on the 17th of next No-
vember.—New I ork Herald.

FIRE.—About nine o'clock on Friday night, a fire was dis-
covered by Inspector Towers and the division of police under
tn.! command, as they were going on duty. in the shop of
Hennery, linen-draper, opposite St. James's Church.
Mr. Towers immediately despatched an officer to the Fire-
Police station, and in a very short time Mr. Hewitt, with
three engines, was in front of the premises. Mr. Whitty
and Mr. Maxwell were in attendance almost as soon as the
engines. By the time the engines had arrived, the fire had
attained a considerable head, and all their efforts could not
save the shop or property of Mr. Henery. The fire ran from
the shop upwards, and consumed entirely the interior of the
ouse. There was, however, we understand, not much fur-
niture in the house, as Mr. Henery and his family did not
sleep on the premises. The flames communicated to the
Suop of Mr. Fletcher, brush-manufacturer, next door, and
9n the other side to that of Mr. Harrison, ironmonger. The
damage which these shops sustained was not of a serious
nature, as the playing of the engines in a short time com-
Pletely extinguished the flames, and preserved most of the
13r..eperty. Very fortunately, some gunpowder, which was in
Mr- Harrison's premises, was removed at an early period,
9therwise, had it exploded, very serious consequences would
have been the result. The property of Mr. Henery, we un-
derstand, was insured, but how the fire originated we have
not learned,
OBSTRUCTING THE POLICE.—The Chartist orator, Ber-
nard Alacartney, appeared in the dock of the police court,
risrterday, before Mr. Heywood, Mr. Wm. Brown, and
the HeYworth, on a charge of asgaulting and obstructing .
police whilst in the execution of their duty. It appeared
that about twelve o'clock on Sunday night, the police were
conveying -to the lockups a person charged with assault,
named John Dogherty, along Manchester-street. Macart-
neY, with some companions was passing at the time, and
either seeing, or fancying he saw, the police performing their
fluty in a manner which he considered improper, heinter-
fered. Officer No. 256 said, Macartney struck him, and
threatened what he would do if he .took the prisoner ; be-
sides this, he tried to excite the mob on which he was taken
into custody. Mr. Davenport, who appeared for Macartney,
cross-examined the witnesses, but his testimony was not
affected thereby. Officer No. 263 corroborated this evi-
dence, and added that Macartney said he was, the paymaster
,9t. the police, consequently he had athorit over them.—
'lscartney struck him. In answer tooth is May cartney called
wn of the persons who were with him at the time. They
said he had certainly interfered when he saw the police ill-
the prisoner, but he did not strike them. He was,
however, very ill-used by them, for his coat was torn to
Pieces, and his hat was lost. Mr. Heywood said the magis-
trates thought it was a great pity be should have interfered
with the police. If he had had any complaint he should
have preferred it in the proper place, and not in the street.
tie must be discharged. The other prisoner was fined ss.

~GALLANTRY SIIIPI3OARO.—We believe the majority
our fair countrywomen view with considerable dismay a
°ug voyage by sea, not so much on account of any perils
uenected with it, as owing to the tedious monotony which
Is attached in their minds inevitably with every day's pro-
evieethogs. It would appear, however, from the reports which
e.see frequently in the transatlantic papers, and some of
Which we have published ourselves, that no slight hilarity and
kod humour prevail on board the vessels, and that every-
lug possible is done to enliven the passengers. On the re-
cent voyage home of the Acadia, shortly before her arrival,
Parting dinner took place on board, and after several toasts
~ ad, been given with much animation and good humour, our ex-
'eilent friend, Lieut. Parsons, was called upon to propose the
health of " the ladies," which he dA in excellent style. The
t° has been handed wills by one of the passengers, and we
p°pe. ar gallant friend not be offended by our giving it
12°11citv, at the request of the gentlemen and ladies on board.
fele„ut. Parsons said, " Gentlemen,—lt is with no common
feeling of satisfaction that I propose the health of the ladieswho
"w honour us by their company, and enliven us by their not
celllY cheering, but endearing, smiles. When the Great First
e °use sent these beautiful and fascinating beings as his great-
itst blessing to man, he endowed them, not only in person but
uind, as a superior grade in the scale of his vast and beauti-
i_td creation, resembling angels in form. He gave them their
t",eritY, patience under afflictions, heroic fortitude under
under
and in the hour of danger, and pious resignation
rider every trial. Contemplate woman ! and with admiring
fonder contemplate her, in her different stations, as the
,evcted mother—the faithful and affectionate wife—the
to,r and impassioned maid. Is a particle of selfishness
wee found in her pure and innocent heart ? No ; it is filled
OA love, and through the windows of the soul, in her
er4hant eyes, you may read it. Gentlemen, were I fully to
Press my sense of their merits and virtues, you would
e!tte me an enthusiast ; and so I am, for deeply do I love
'erY thing admirable. Gentlemen,ladies who now
race the saloon of the Acadia; and may heaven shield and
less them both here and hereafter.' " Our readers will not
61! surprised to learn that Lieutenant Parsons' hand was
.',,uek with considerable enthusiasm after such expressions
't his sentiments.

THE BOTTLING WINE TRADE—TREATY WITH PORTU-
1111,*--A highly respectable meeting of the wine trade was
on Thursday, at the Cotton Sales-room. It appears
,at the Chancellor of the Exchequer was overwhelmed, a
"'loll time ago, by a nurzibcr of applications from different
P„i'lies, requesting permission to bottle port wine under Ex-
'lse survey' which should be held until the pending treaty
wit p -
theh ortugal should be finally arramzed, and which should
1111 be admitted into use at the reduced rate of duty. The
ancellor, by way of disposing of these applications, re-
'lled to the Wine Association of London, who came to the
-e(s)olution, that such a system, instead of being a relief,
h,_tail be an injury to the trade, as it would eventually ex-
"e them to a disadvantageous competition. Other parties
r:ttild Come into the market with stocks matured at a smaller
ehe of expense, and would be able to undersell them. The
answer of the Exchequer upon this returned a negative
Was
to all the applications. The meeting of Thursday
i„ :3, called to consider a communication from certain parties
preeeibstol, who were dissatisfied with the result. Mr. Christo-
the Bushell was called to the chair. He briefly introduced
w4iB,lloject to the meeting : a discussion then took place, in
tue ea it was argued, on' the one side, that the proposed
and tire would improve the stagnant condition of business,
Of „e9able parties to go on with their sales and the renewal
oitifieir stocks. On the other hand, it was contended, in ad-
posr2.l to the arguments above quoted, that the present
verrlg°ll of business is as advantageous to the Portuguese go-
ellu„Illent and the wine-growers as it is to the British mar-
off 4, and that these considerations, together with the falling
iitini,;lPcsards of half a million in the British revenue,. would
spee.':! to all parties to put an. end to the. uncertainty as
vrei.:llY as possible. The meeting then divided, when there
Drorsfor the Bristol proposal to reconsider the Chancellor's
eurcasition-12 ; for the amendment, that the meeting con-
fo tr in the view of the London merchants-15; 'majority
visiutl'eamendment 3. The meeting then appointed a pro-
verpo,: Committee to make arrangements for forming a Li-
epara"t'edwine association, voted thanks to the chairman and
..
.eve4tl IsicomE TAX.—We have heard of a tragi-comic
the juilaying recently occurred at Portishead, resulting from
''citli,Pasition of this tax. An elderly man, unmarried, and
-C176 :t incumbrance, whose income amounted to about
1,10
„, per annum, was so much annoyed and irritated at find-
-4,1' h 0
u„should be obliged to contribute towards the tax,
•Of hiealrentlY to declare that he knew it would be-the cause
?essibleaP'• Being determined to claim an exemption, it'
oaeh'2° applied to an attorney to make out his return
'"as ohF4ng questioned as to the sources of his income, he
'of in lged to acknowledge that he had such and such sums
one
41' upw YF'ut on mortgaffe, the interest of which amounted
hmp es bees of £l5O Per annum. He was then told it was
he could avoidp the tax, 'as the persons from whom
the'ceived the interest would to deduct it; Finding
he deZa's 110 chance of escaping the payment, it appears that
arsr to sacrifice his life rather than submit to part
eis. moneY, and which determination he appears to have
In the ,s.!!to effect, for his body was last week found drowned
"vighbourhood of his residence.—Bristol Mirror.

SOCItirY FOR PROMOTING

AMONG THE JEWS.

The anniversary services Of the Liverpool Society for pro-
moting Christianity among BeJews commenced on Sunday,

when sermons appropriate to the occasion were preached in
the different churches of the town. The great 'annual meet-
ing was held last evening in the Royal Amphitheatre. The
spaciuos edifice was crowded in every part. On the platform
we observed the following :

Reverends W. Ayerst; J. H. Stewart; J. W. Brooks ;
H. M`Neile •, F. Ould ' • --Shackley, York ; C. Taylor,
Chester ; Maginnis ; W. Butler : J. Bush ' • W. W. Ew- .
bank ; W. Coles ; F. Barker; Wilson ; J. Cordeaux • T.
Nolan ; B. A. Marshall ; T. Jones ; D. James ; W. Mori-
arty ; D. Stewart ; J. C. Hamilton ' • Jos. Baylee ; S. Cragg ;
J. E. White; H. Carpenter; F. Parry; J. R. Connor;
Hughes ; W. Rawson ; R. Davies ; H. Jones, Northop ;
Jones, Bagilt ; W. Maynard ; A. Knox ; W. Falloon ;
R. Cargill ; Curry ; S. Fenton ; H. H. Higgins ; H. S.
Joseph G. Stokes ; James Parker, Esq. ;W. Jones, Esq. ;
C. Cotesworth, Esq. ; J. Howard, Esq.; Keeling, Esq.;
J. Rigby, Esq. ; C. Boutflower, Esq. ; R. Bickersteth,
Esq.; R. Houghton, Esq. ; E. Batty, Esq. ; A. Sherlock,
Esq. ; W. Brocklebank, Esq.
The Rev. CHANCELLOR RAIKES having taken the chair,
the meeting was opened with prayer by the Rev. H. S.
Josurx, secretary to the society.
The Venerable CHAIRMAN commenced his address by
observing, that the appearance of the meeting justified hi m
in saying that the interest taken by the inhabitants of Li-
verpool in the Society for the Promotion of Christianity
among the Jews had suffered no diminution during the la st
year. In truth, it would have been a subject of surprise if
any diminution of interest in this cause had taken placo,
So wonderful were the interests, and so vast the great objects,.
which the society contemplated. When he looked back, as,
Some of his friends upon his right and left might do, upon.
the state of public opinion some 25 or 30 years back, he could.
not have anticipated that in the year 1842 such a meeting:
would have been exhibited in the town of Liverpool. It was,.
he must own, one of the signs of the times upon which a.
Christian heart delighted to dwell, with gratitude to God..
Let him remind them that it was no common cause, and a.
cause "of no common interest, that united them. He consi-
dered it inexpedient to attempt any comparison between the-
great societies which occupied the attention of the Christian
public at thg present moment ; but, at the same time, he
must be permitted to remark that there was something in the
character of the Jewish people which hada peculiar tendency
to solemnize the feelings of those engaged in promoting their 1
interests, and which gave a holy sanctifying character to all
the efforts made to promote their spiritual welfare. With
regard to that which might be doing in other nations of the
world, without wishing to draw insiduous comparisons, we
must be conscious of the glories yet to he revealed for this
wonderful people. If we looked back upon the early history
of the heathen world we were disgusted and grieved at the
sordid mythology in which they were brought up; but if we
turned to the early history of that wonderful people the Jews,
to the book in which they were brought up, to the history of
Abraham, and Isaac, and Jacob, what a series of wonders
were developed, and how much of sacred interest was spread
over the earliest steps in their wonderful and miraculous
history! (Hear, hear, and great applause.) Or again, if
we looked forward, and anticipated, as we were justified no
doubt in doing, that every converted heathen was like a child
rescued from danger, and restored to the family of God,
we rejoiced over their acceptance; still they did but seerrs
blended down into the general mass of Christianity ; the
family was increased, but the family joy received no special
augmentation ; the number was enlarged, but no fresh
features were added to the family character : whilst, upon.
the other hand, if we looked forward to the mighty purpose ,
likely to be. developed through the conversion of the Jews ;
when we thought what they may be and what they must he.
when rescued from their present state of alienation, converted
and brought back to the house of their Heavenly Father,
then only search the volume of prophecy, and your hearts
would be gladdened with the prospect of the glories yet to
be revealed. (Hear.) A new era of things seemed involved
in the restitution of that people, " which eye had not seen„:
or ear board ; and which it had not entered into the heart of
man to conceive." Thus was he amply justified in saying,
when he contemplated the purpose which had brought that
great assembly together, that compared with the objects.
before us—compared with the ends we were endeavouring to
promote and labouring to forward—all those mighty opera-
tions upon which the destinies of empires seemed to depend,
and which men of the world called great, magnificent, and.
wonderful, sank into nothing when compared with the mighty t,
destinies of the Jewish people, and the work which this,
country, in humble dependence upon the grace of God, was: '
endeavouring to promote. The reverend and venerable:
Chairman then resumed his seat amidst loud cheers.

The Rev. H. S. JOSEPH then read the report of the com—
mittee, of which the following are the most interesting pas--
sages :
The report entered at great length into the scriptural:
warrants for advocating the cause of the Jews. The follow-•
ing is the state of the society's funds :