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

iionAcE WALPOLE,

it will be rememberdd, from his deservedly high rank in Boni-
et, sod his aecomrlished manners, had the..
ENTABE TO ZYSICY Eustora ;

he availed himself of this courtesy in a manner becoming his
high station and exalted acquirements, aided by a profound
judgment, that has never been 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. He is
fully sensible he is about to tread on classic ground, and, in
sincerity, he must state be 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 HUI; 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 sits) 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 OF ALL THAT Is RECHERCHE;
and the great difficulty is to make a selection which will not
do injustice to the rest.
" Of rarities, hpw many a clime conve?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!"
THE ORNAMENTAL FURNITURE

will be admired for its antiquity; it combines a great deal
that it would be in vain for research to accomplish. There
are 30 solid carved ebony chairs, with sofas, settees, and
tables, all of the first order
OF THE OLD BURL 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, but 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
THE ROYAL SEVRE, DRESDEN, CHANTILLY AND
CHELSEA CHINA,
which are unrivalled anywhere.
TAE. 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.

THIL ANTIQUE PLATE AND JEWELS

will constitute a great feature, including the five celebrated
silver vases from
LADY BETTY GERNIAINE'S COLLECTION,

_ _ .....
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-FAMED SILVER BELL, OF EXQUISITE WORK-
MANSHIP OF BENVENUTO CELLINI, EXECUTED
FOR THE POPE CLEMENT VII.
is a specimen so rare as to be difficult of appreciation. Again,
THE COLLECTION OF COINS AND MEDALS IN PURE
GOLD, SILVER, AND BRONZE,
is very extensive, well-chosen, and in fine 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.
Tin?, MARBLES, BRONZES, AND CARVINGS IN IVORY,
include antique busts, vases, and altars—especially the
CELEBRATED EAGLE, OF THE FINEST GREEK WORK'
THE MOSAIC SHRINE, FROM THE CHURCH OF Sr.
MARY MAGGIORE AT ROME;
and amid the bronzes and models are some of the highest
specimens of antique calque. cento workmanship. Carvings
in IvOry, by Flamingo, and rnodtls by Mr. Walpola's es.
teemed friends--
THE HON. MRS. DAMER, AND
LADY DIANA BEAUCLE RC.

THE commissioners in a fiat in bankruptcy, bearing date
the Bth day of December, 1836, awarded and issued forth
against WILLIAM WILLIAMS, •of Liverpool, in the
county of Lancaster, and JAMES -JACKSON. of Hulme,
near Manchester, in the •same county, carrying on business
together at Liverpool aforesaid, under the firm of " Hudson,
Williams, and Company," as timber dealers, dealers and
chapmen, intend to meet on the 21th day of March instant,
at Twelve at Noon precisely, at the Clarendon Rooms,
South John-street, in Liverpool, in order to audit the ac-
counts of the assignees of the estates and effects of the said
bankrupts, under the said fiat, pursuant to an Act of Puha•
ment made and passed in the sixth year of the reign of his
late Majesty King George the Fourth, intituled, " An act to
amend the laws relating to bankrupts ;" and the said com-
missioners also intend to meet on the same day, at One of
the clock in the Afternoon, and at the same place, to make a
dividend of the estates and effects of the said bankrupts ;
when and where the creditors who have not already proved
their debts are to come prepared to prove the same; or they
will be excluded the benefit of the said dividend. And all
claims not then proved will be disallowed.

LACES, MYERS, and RIGGE

Tl-IE commissioners in a fiat in bankruptcy, bearing date
the Bth day of December, 1836, awarded and issued
forth against WILLIAM WILLIAMS, of Liverpool, in the
county of Lancaster, and JAMES JACKSON, of Huline,
near Manchester, in the same county, carrying on business
together at Liverpool aforesaid, under the firm of " Hudson,
Williams, and Company," as timber dealers, dealers and
chapmen, intend to meet on the 23d day of March instant, at
Twelve at Noon precisely, at the Clarendon Rooms, in 41-
verpool, in order to audit the accounts of the assignees of
the
separate estate and effects of James Jackson, one of the saidbankrupts, under the said fiat, pursuant to an act of
parlia-
ment made and passed in the sixth ear of the Tile, ofact to
his
late Majesty King George the Fourth,,,itituledt,e
amend the laws relating to bankrupts ; and
dah
missioners also intend to meet .on the same saatidOc:emi;
the Afternoon, and at the same place, in or,rdertstoonfiatkheea finalsaid
dividend of the separate estate and effects
James Jackson ; when and where the creditors
already proved their debts arc to come prepared who
tohophroavvee theu°t
same, or they will be excluded the .benefit of the said divi-
dend.p
... will be disallowed.
And all claims not th n
LACES,rMYEItS, and RIGGE.

BOROUGH OF LIVERPOOL.
LIGHTING and FIRE POLICE COMMITTEE
.I. of the COUNCIL for the BOROUGH of LIVER-
POOL HEREBY GIVE NOTICE, that they intend on
SATURDAY, the 19th instant, to appoint a PERSON to,
COLLECT the LIGHTING and FIRE POLICE RATES'
in such part of the Township of Toxteth-park, as is within
the Parliamentary Boundary of the Borough.
The Salary will be £lOO per Annum, with a Bonus at the
close of the year not exceeding the sum of £3O, but depend-
ent wholly upon good conduct, and, in amount, upon merit
and diligence.

Candidates are requested to send in Testimonials of ClH-
racter, with the names of Two Sureties, for the due perform-
ance of the said duties, to he left at this office not later than
12 o'clock on Saturday morning next, addressed to the
Chairman of the Watch Committee, and marked " applica-
tion for the Office of Collector."

By order,
CES ASEI
Watch, &c. Offices, No. 1, F APenwick-street,LlN, Secretary
I.4th March, 1842.