The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1842-01-25 00:00:00

so much injured ti

coroner's jury viewed the body yesterday, and the.'inque;
will be held this day.

EXTRAORDINARY MORTALITY.—An _ unusual mortality

has recently taken place amongst the aged people at Prescot,
Lancashire, as will be seen from the following extract from
their registry : Interred.
Elizabeth Welsby, from Huyton, aged 83, Jan. 10, 1842.
Elizabeth Windle, „ Prescot, „ 85, „ 11, „
John Webster, „ Sutton, „ 86, „ 18, ~
George Lawrenson, „ Sutton, „ 90, „ 16, ~
Elizabeth Dudley, „ Bold, ~ 91, ~ 19, ~
Alice Taylor, „ Eccleston, „ 81, „ 20, „
Six persons, their ages amounting to 516 years, all within
ten days. On referring, there were only four interments,
during the whole year of 1841, whose ages exceeded 80 years_

IMPRUDENCE PUNISHED.—Jane Ross, a female of the
most degraded class, and Thomas Brown, a mean-looking
fellow, were placed at the bar of the Police-court, on Satur-
day, charged with having robbed a Mr. Penmen, a rather
gaily-dressed individual, who represented himself as a mer-
chant of London. It appeared., from Mr. Pennell's state-
ment. that he was passing along Castle-street, when he was
accosted by the prisoner and another woman, who asked him
to treat them. Ile declined going home with them, as they
requested, but he accompanied them to a public-house,
where he paid for some drink for them, and they left him.
On quitting the public-house he missed his purse, which
contained a £2O note, three £5 notes, five sovereigns, and
some silver. The delinquents were discovered by Inspector
Cottam, who, accidentally saw the male prisoner changing a
4:20 note at a public-house in Mary bone. He took him into
custody, and, knowing him to be the " fancy man" of the
girl, he went and apprehended her also. She was at once
identified, both by Mr. Pennell and the landlady of the house
where the latter had treated the girls. The male prisoner
said he worked hard for his living, and denied that he had
ever been the "fancy man" of the prisoner, or anybody
else. The Inspector said the female prisoner had, a few
months ago, claimed the protection of the police when he
was violently abusing her. Police-officer Pierson also
stated, that he had seen them together frequently. The note
offered by the male prisoner was identified by Mr. Pennell.
The prisoners were committed for trial.

CORRESPONDENCE.

SOCIALISTS AT THE POST-OFFICE AND RAIL-

ROAD YARD.

TO THE EDITOR OF THE LIVERPOOL STANDARD

SIR,--1 should like to inquire through your valuable paper,
whether the Post-office authorities are aware they are em-
ploying both Socialists and Chartists, as letter-carriers; and
also, whether the Rail-road directors know that they are
employing Socialists in their yard—aye, and in such situa-
tions too that they have the power or influence to appoint
others, which, of course, are also Socialists ? Being one of
those old fashioned persons who think a man who declares
himself to be an " irresponsible being," should not be
trusted, I would recommend the authorities at both esta-
blishments to institute immediate inquiry.—Your obedient
servant, FACT.
Liverpool, Jan. 24, 1842.

" THE MECHANICS' INSTITUTION AND ITS

PROFESSORS."

TO THE EDITOR OF THE LIVERPOOL STANDARD.
Sia,—l have never read any of -Mr. Reid's works, and
for anything I know they may be very full of errors ; indeed
some have been pointed out, in a more kindly spirit, by the
Athenceum. A writer in the STANDARD, who signs " 8.,"
has undoubtedly, however, criticised him in a very carping
spirit ; and I think you will admit that the wisest of men
may make mistakes, if I shew you that even " B." is not
infallible. Finding fault with Mr. Reid for saying of acri-
form 'fluids that they are usually colourless and invisible,
" B." says all colourless things are invisible. Now such is
not the fact. Pure water is colourless, and not invisible.
All black objects and all white ones are colourless, and not
invisible. The diamond usually is colourless, and certainly
never invisible—except in circumstances under which all
things are so, namely, in the dark. Possibly, however,
" B." never saw the diamond, and concluded that therefore
it was invisible. So much for the facts of" B.'s " criticism.
Now for its spirit. Surely any one might see that "it is"
is merely a misprint for " they are " ; and I am surprised
that a newspaper, being constantly liable to have its sense
turned into nonsense by mistakes of compositors, should do
more than notice the fact of the mistake. But then " B."
could not have sported his " light weight"-ed and " ex-
tremely light" wit. And surely, to say of anything inor-
ganic that it is insensible to the touch, is at the worst but a
familiar and colloquial mode of saying that it is not discerni-
ble by the touch. The statement could mislead no one as
to the author's meaning. Mr. Reid must certainly be wrong
in saying that the particles pass through each other, as they
can only pass between each other ; but is " B." any nearer
right in asserting the absolute impenetrability of matter?
Matter is certainly penetrable by heat and electricity, and in
certain cases by light. Even according to those who deny
the material nature of light, heat, and electricity, matter is
penetrated by a subtle tether which conveys these influences.
Now possibly the work in question may contain more serious
'
errors than any pointed out by " B. ,"y who may be even un-
able, to discover them ; but let them be discussed in a candid
manner. Do not treat Mr. Reid unjustly because he belongs
to an institution of which you disapprove, .but observe
Liverpool, Jan. 21, ]842

FAIRPLAY

THE FUTURE REPRESENTATIVE OFLIVERPOOL

TO THE EDITOR OF THE LIVERPOOL STANDARD,

SIR,—On account of the elevation to the bench of our
esteemed representative, Cresswell Cresswell, Esq., I beg
to ask you, through your valuable journal, who, in your
opinion, is likely to be brought forward on the conservative
interest. As there are many reports that some of the follow-
ing gentlemen are to be brought forward for our suffrages,
it is quite essential that we should make the selection imme-
diately, and go to work with that true protestant spirit,
which I hope and trust will for ever distinguish this great
commercial town. The names of those reported as likely to
be brought forward are Mr. Colquhoun, Sir Geo. Murray,
Sir Howard Douglas, the Hon. W. Cust, Lord Maidstone,
and Robertson Gladstone, Esq., of our own town. Now,
sir, all the above gentlemen are worthy the highest enco•
mium, as being staunch conservatives ; but which is the best
PROTESTANT, in deed and in truth ? He it is who is entitled
to the suffrages of our protestant burgesses ; he who will go
to the House of Commons free from the taint of expediency,
and who will boldly and fearlessly declare that he values the
three creeds of our beloved church, and that he holds in ve-
neration the 39 articles, and particularly the 37th, which
says, with a voice dear to every true and faithful protestant,
that the " Bishop of Rome hath no jurisdiction in this realm
of England " ;—he it is for whom I and hundreds of my
fellow-operative protestant burgesses would like to record
our votes. I hope he will be one who will not forget to
avow the principles which have been so manfully avowed by
Mr. Gregory in Dublin, when he told the electors plainly
that he did not approve of the grant to Maynooth College ;
and I hope and trust, sir, that such will be the manifestation
of the gentleman who may offer himself as our protestant
conservative candidate.

I hope, sir, you will pardon me for this intrusion; but I
have heard it represented that it would be well to call ward
meetings to make choice of one of the gentlemen above
named, because the protestant constituency of Liverpool
will no longer trust to the name of conservative, unless it
derives from a true protestant principle. Only refer to the
result of last November, and look at the conduct of those
half-and-half, lukewarm, ostentatious, and nominal protes-
tants, on the school question ; and it will suffice to shew,
that we ought to return the candidate only who has his con-
servatism founded on true protestant principles, which alone
can be the only safeguard of life and property in this world,
and of immortal souls in' the realms of eternal bliss.
I hope and trust, sir, you will have the goodness to give
your esteemed opinion on these few remarks, as I, in con-
junction with my brother operatives, am in the habit of
reading your valuable journal constantly twice a week,
knowing that you are always anxious to further the views of
the protestant operatives, and to cultivate that mutual feel-
ing, which ought to exist to a greater extent, between the
aristocracy and the democracy, which I am glad to say is
much increasing; and I hope, sir, it may continue so to do,
as we are all under one glorious banner, under which we all
wish to " fight the good fight " of faith, and maintain those
blessings which God has given us at the hands of our ances-
tors, in whose steps may we always be ready to follow; and
when duty calls we will all obey.
I beg to subscribe myself, your obedient servant.

A PROTESTANT OPERATIVE AND BURGESS
Toxteth park, Jan. 22nd, 1842.

THE NAME OF THE PRINCE OF WALES.—There is now
no doubt that his Royal Highness the Prince of Wales will
be christened Albert Edward, with, it is expected, one or two
additions. This point, upon which, of late, so much spec-
ulation has been afloat, it would not have been " court
etiquette " to have decided until after the arrival of the royal
sponsor. The ceremony will be performed by his Grace the
Archbishop of Canterbury.
PROVIDENTIAL ESCAPE AND PRAISEWORTHY CONDUCT.
—On Wednesday, the 12th instant, Captain Robert Walsh,
of the schooner Eleanor, of Maryport, on her passage from
Limerick to Glasson-dock, when off Mulroy, in the north of
part of Ireland, fell in with a small open fishing boat, which
had been driven out to sea about 20 miles. It appears that
the crew consisted of nine individuals, three of whom had
died of fatigue and cold ; the remaining six Captain Walsh
took on board and treated with great kindness,and made every
endeavour to launch them near their place of abode, but,
in consequence of the then prevailing contrary winds, he was
unable to accomplish:it, and eventually brought them to Peil
harbour, which they reached on Wednesday last. On their
being landed at the latter place the captain and mate provided
means for their support, and gave them a certificate to guard
the public against imposition.

THE ROYAL CHRISTENING CAKE.—A most magnificen
" christening cake," manufactured by royal command, ex-
pressly for the occasion, by Mr. John C. Mawditt, first yeo-
man confectioner to her Majesty, will be placed upon the
royal banquetting table. It weighs very nearly 2 cwt., and
has thus been described :—" Its case or outside, and all the
ornaments, are made entirely of sugar, several of the latter
are silvered over. It is ornamented round the bottom with a
neatly executed border of the rose thistle and shamrock. On
the sides of the cake are placed, alternately, medallion por-
traits in silver of her Majesty and Prince Albert, with the
arms of England over them, and the Prince of Wales' fea-
thers with the Arms of Wales over them, the whole sur-
mounted by a neat scroll in dead sugar work. Above are
three tiers, each environed by smaller scroll work, surmoun-
ted by silvered princes' feathers; and on the summit are
pedestals supporting sugar figures of Ceres, Fortune, Plenty,
Britannia holding the infant prince, Clio, the goddess of
history ; and St. David, the tutelar saint of Wales. In the
the centre of the group is a representation of the royal font
and several small vases, with flowers, surround the figures
The lout ensemble present an elegant and chaste appearance."

We regret to notice the death of the venerable master of
the Charterhouse, the Rev. Dr. Fisher, who died at Kingston
on Wednesday last. The reverend gentleman was in his 92d
year. By his death there is also a vacancy:4n the canon-
resideOaryships of Norwich. By a somewhat remarkable
coincidence the liev. Robert Watts, the librarian of Sion
College, who was exactly of the same age, died the same day
at the college. The Rev. Mr. Watts was also rector of St.
Alphage, London-wall, and a prebendary of St. Paul's Ca-
thedral.—Morning Herald.

THE NIGER EXPEDITION AND IMMIGRATION

TO THE WEST INDIES

The Niger expedition, of which some particulars will be
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visionary philanthropists

anticipated such important benefits to the people of Africa,
may now safely be said to have resulted in signal and dis-
e. We record 'the fact with no pleasurable