The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1842-04-01 00:00:00

PAISLEY SHAWLS

(IRIPPS and SCURFIELD beg to announce the fresh
lJ arrival of Ninety different Patterns in SHAWLS, the
finest productions of the Paisley looms, at prices varying
from One to Ten Pounds, including the eighteen styles se-
lected by HER MAJESTY.
The above splendid assortment, of which two, three, four,
or even a greateenumber, may be had alike, were bought for
NET CASH, at such prices as to warrant the determination to
undersell any other HOUSE.
Also, SATIN, OTTOMAN, CHENE, TARTAN, and
other WRAP SHAWLS.

BORDERINGS, FRINGES, &c. &c. &e.
CLOAKS, HALF PRICE, AT THIS SEASON.
CRIPPS AND SCURFMLD,
48, BOLD-STl?Egr.

WRITING, BOOK-KEEPING,,Ro.
lI~R. THOM PSON, PRIVATE TEACHER, enables
111- ADULTS to acquire a good, free, and expeditious
style of WRITING in a few Lessons of one hour each, at
his Establishment, No. 8, CLAYTON-SQUARE, where a
Card of Terms may be had, and Specimens of various styles
seen. L

uv
BOOK-KEEPING by Double Entry, SHORT-HAND, ARITH-
METIC, and MENTAL CALCULATION taught as usual.
N.B.—A CIRCULATING LIBRARY, containing the
latest Popular Works.

SHADDOCKS AND FORBIDDEN FRUIT.
FOR PRESERVING, MARMALADE, 4.c.
TN addition to the 46 Barrels per the Limena, J. MIDDLE-
1. WOOD has received several small lots which will be sold,
Wholesale and Retail, at unprecedented low prices. For-
bidden Fruit, 375. per barrel, and 3s. to Gs. per dozen; Shad-
docks, 50s. per barrel, and 12s. to ISs. per dozen. This
Fruit has arrived in excellent condition, will keep, and is
little inferior for Preserving to the garden, or first quality
fruit, and at half the price.
FOR DESSERTS, INVALIDS, Src.
J. M. has 50 Barrels of SHADDOCKS & FORBIDDEN
FRUIT, selected from the same gardens as those sent from
his establishment to her Majesty the Queen, and so highly
appreciated at the Royal Table ; being produced from grafted
trees, is the earliest fruit imported, and arrived in the Sisters,
from Nassau, in December . it is now in high perfection, and
not inferior for Desserts to any Fruit grown in or imported
into England. Forbidden Fruit, Is. to 2s. 6d. each ; Shad-
docks, 3s. to ss. each.
J. M. is constantly supplied with first-quality St. Michael's
Oranges, Amin-jean Apples, Grapes, Chesnuts, Walnuts,
large Filberts or Cob Nuts, Raisins, Almonds, fine Nonpareil
Figs, Portuguese and French Plums, Pines, and every choice
Fruit in season. Fine Orange and Shaddock Marmalade,
East and West India Preserved Ginger, Tamarinds, &c. &c.,
AT
J.I‘IIDDLEWOOD'S FAMILY FRUIT WAREHOUSE,
6, PARKER-STREET,

ESTABLISHED UPWARDS OF THIRTY YEARS, AND NOTED
FOR SUPPLYING THE BEST FRUITS IN THE KINGDOM.
BOTANIC OIL, for the growth and embellishment of the
human hair. J. M. is the sole proprietor of this inestimable
Oil ; and, in addition to the many proofs of its superior effi-
cacy, he begs to observe he has used it thirty years, and his
hair has not experienced the least decline during that period,
and is now more healthy than for a considerable time previous
to its use. J. M. can with confidence recommend the Bota-
nic Oil for clearing and rendering the hair and scalp cool,
soft, and healthy. Sold in pot boxes, 25., 3s. 6d., and 55.,
and fourteen for a dozen.

From the Second Edition of Grimstone's Weather .Almanack
for the Year 18.12.
SIGHT RESTORED !
NERVOUS HEAD-ACHE S• DEAFNESS CURED !

UNDER THE ESPECIAL PATRONAGE OF
Their late MAJESTIES,
Her Royal Highness the Duchess of KENT,
And authorised by Her Majesty's Lords of the Treasury.
Mat. vi. 22.—The light of the body is the eye.—Luke ii. 34.
(APTHALMIA, CATARACT, GUTTA SERENA, IN-
V/ FLAMMATION, and all Diseases of the Eye and
Head Cured by the most simple, delightful, and fragrant
Compound. Its mode of application is fraught with plea-
sure ; many thousand Cures have been accomplished by its
use, at a trifling expense, yet certain in its operation. If
Testimonials be necessary to induce tho sufferer to snake
trial—,Kings, Lords, and Commons have used it. The
Lords of the Treasury have sanctioned its use. Their late
Majesties, the Duchess of Kent, the lnost eminent Oculists,
Medical Practitioners, with that gigantic balance—the press
—have eulogised Grimstone's celebrated herbacious com-
pound, known as Grimstone's Eye Snuff, for its efficacy in
removing all diseases incident to the Eyes and Head. G. J.
Guthrie, Esq., F.R.S., (See Dr. Thomas of Hatfield,)
having witnessed many cases of cure both of headache and
ophthalmia has kindly given given his testimony to the
truth thereof—Dr. Andrews calls it a National blessing
—see his Reports touching its utility. The late Mr.
Abernethy, with many others, recommended Grimstone's
Snuff, and called it " lan's best Friend," and the
" Student's Vade Mecum."—See the many thousand Letters
of Testimonials, of undoubted Medical authority, with others
of the first respectability. This Snuff will cure Cataract,
Ophthalmia, Gutta Serena, Inflammations of the Eyes, and
completely eradicate Nervous Headaches. The only genuine
is sold in Canisters of Bd., is. 3d., 2s. 4d., 4s.
15s. 6d., with the Inventor's Signature and he Royal Pa-
tronage attached to each Canister. This Snuff is manufac-
tured from Herbs only.
All Letters direct to W. GRIAISTONE, Merchant, Fo-
reign Snuff and Cigar Importer. The :only House for real
Cuba Cigars and Grand Cairo Snuff. Tobacco and Snuff
Manufactory, 39, Broad-street, Bloomsbury, 24, King-street,
Long Acre. The Manufactory for Grimstone's Eye Snuff,
Bowl Yard, London.
A Liberal Allowance made to all Vendors, by PIERCE and
CnosFIELD, Cigar and Foreign Snuff Merchants, Castle-
street, Liverpool, WHOLESALE and RETAIL AGENTS: also
by J. Forrester, Druggist, 59, Byrom-street; Welch, Snuff
Maker, Church-street; Ross and Nightingale, Chronicle-
office, Lord-street ; Atherton, Lord-street ; Denby, 4, Great
Charlotte-street; Hignett. Oldhall-street ; Messrs. Hignett
and Bullen, Tobacconists, Moor-fields ; Mr. Proctor, To-
bacconist, London-road ; Mr. Roberts, Druggist, Ranelagh-
street ; Mr. G. H. Howell, Druggist, Dale-street; Mr. J.
Shepherd, Tobacconist, 3, Scotland-place ; Mr. Hignett,
Tobacconist, corner of Dale-street; Mrs. Moreland, Tobac-
conist, Church-street: Mr. Piurnmer, Tobvz.:..-ni•st, North
Crescent, Lord-street ; Mr. Thomas Hignett, Tobacconist,
1, Tithebarn-street ; Mr. W. King, Druggist, Soho-street ;
Mrs. Miller, Tobacconist, Elliott-street ; and Mrs. Moore,
Tobacconist, Pitt-street; and in MANCHESTER, by W.
Grindon, 4, Old Church Gate, Market-street, and 119, Picca
dilly ; Mr. Rayner, Tobacconist, 25, Market-place; Mr. G.
Bevins, 23, Market-street ; Mr. J. R. Lynch, Market-
street ; Watson and Co., 45, Market-street; Abrams, 4,
King-street; Biggar, Deansgate ; Lovett, High-street; W.
Smith, Market-street ; Mr. Brown, Market-street; Gee,
Aucoats-street ; and every principal Town and City in the
Globe. But read
CAUTION.—This Odoriferous Herbaceous Compound of
Herbs, sold in canisters, is 3d, 2s 4d, 4s 4d, 8s and 15s 6d
each, with copies of original testimonials, gratis, with each
canister, by all Agents, both Foreign and British. It can
be
obtained in all the principal towns and cities. A lb
allowance to shippers, owners, captains, and all vendors of
Grimstone's Eye Snuff. This celebrated sna,sn
on s shipped
qualit the
to all quarters of the globe, and retains its ben' aed
in every climate. All snuffs and cigars ship p
shortest notice.
OBSERVE the INVENTOR'S SIGNATURE on each
Canister.—With the Patronage of His late Majesty, H .R.H.
the Duchess of Kent, and the Lords of the Treasury.—Sold
in Canisters, 15s. 6d., Bs., 4s. 4d., 2s. 4d., Is. 3d., and Bd.

each.
Copies of Testimonials may be bad from all the Agents gratis

A

GUANO-THE NEW MANURE.

GUANO, FROM THE CIIINCHA ISLANDS.—It is from these
well known islands in the Pacific Ocean the Peruvians have
for centuries past supplied, and do, at the present time,
almost entirely supply themselves with this invaluable ma-
nure. Some sixty vessels are constantly employed in carry-
ing Guano from thence to the main land, which, by its
fertilising qualities, produces the most abirndant crops of
wheat, maize, and all other vegetable productions, whilst,
without, little or nothing would be obtained from the soil.
Guano, from Chincha, has lately been introduced into this
country by Messrs. W. J. Myers and Co., of Liverpool ;
and in offering it to the British agriculturist, it is deemed, in
consequence of the introduction of one or two cargoes from
the coast of Bolivia, trisay that they, with Messrs. Alexander
Macdonald and CoiSt. Nlildred's-court, London, and their
accredited agents in the country, are the only parties in Eng-
land from whom, the Guano, from Chincha, can be procured.
On applicationAo any of them the article may be had genuine,
and warranted' the same quality as is used by the Peruvians,
who esteem this Guano so highly that with the utmost dif-
ficulty was the Government of that country induced to allow
its exportation to Europe, for fear of doing an injury to their
own agricultural interest, which could not be remedied should
the Guano be all exported_ Guano has been applied, in this
country, with the greatest success to the growth of wheat,
barley, hops, turnips, grass lands, potatoes, and indeed every
description of vegetable production, in the whole of which
the increase of crop was most apparent and highly satisfactory,
and it only requires to be known to secure it general use by
agriculturists.

AMERICAN TOAST.-" The ladies ; the only endurable
aristocracy, who rule without laws—judge without jury—de-
cide without appeal—and are never in the wrong."
A recent New York paper, speaking of the decease of a
coloured woman, who was stated to have died from natural
causes, heads the article with the following title :—" Died
without medical aid 1"

COPPER MlNEs.—Thirty miners and two blacksmiths
lately left Merthyr for the island of Cuba, in the employ of
Mr. Alderman Thompson. Their stipulation is to work for
three years, or to be returned to Swansea should the climate
not agree with them. Tbey are to work in the copper mines,
the blacksmiths at £9 a month each, and the miners at £6,
and to get one half those wages, with provisions at the wor-
thy alderman's expense.

The famous oriental philosopher Lockman, while a slave,
being presented by his master with a hitter lemon, immedi-
ately ate it all. " How was it possible," said his master,
" for you to cat so nauseous a fruit ?" Lockman replied,
" I have received so many favours from you, that it is no i
wonder 1 should once n my life eat a bitter melon from your
hand." This generous answer of the slave struck the ;mas-
ter to such a degree, that he immediately gave him his liberty.
With such sentiments should man receive his portion of
sufferings at the hand of God.—Bishop Home.
IlEnnEw VoLuNtE.7---The Charlestown Courier notices a
rare literary curiosity in that city. It is a Hebrew Prayer-
book, thirteen hundred and fifty seven years old. The
Courier says it is an immense volume, written in the Hebrew
character, on parchment of the finest quality, altogether with
the pen, and with an accuracy and beauty that makes it a
masterpeice of penmanship.—U. S. Literary Advertiser.

THE IMPORTATION or FLOUR.—In answer to a memorial
from the millers of Carlisle and its vicinity, respecting the
importation of flour, which was forwarded to the Under
Secretary to the Board of Trade, by P. H. Howard, Esq.,
M.P., at the request of Mr. Ivison, of Wetheral, Mr. How-
ard has received the following reply from the right honour-
able W. E. Gladstone :

" Whitehall, March 16, 1842

" Dear Sires I am much obliged by the kind tone of your
letter. With respect to the question of grinding in bond, or
rather of substitution, which appears a pceferable mode of
obtaining the same object, it is now under the consideration
of the government. Mr. Hutt last night, with Sir R. Peel's
consent, obtained leave to bring in a bill for the purpose ;
and it is understood that in the interval which is to elapse be-
fore the second reading, the government are to decide on
their course respecting it.—l remain, dear sir, faithfully
yours, " W. E. GLADSTONE."

" The fluctuations in the value of railway shares of the
years 1837 to 1841," dating the prices on the first day of the
quarter of each year, gives a pretty good idea of the extent
and estimation in which they are held in the public market :
—Bristol and Exeter shares in 1837 fluctuated between 31
and 5, these being the lowest and the highest prices ; in 1838
they fluctuated between 101 and 18 ; in 1839, between 25 and
30 ; in 1810, between 44 and 76 ; and in 1841, between 77
and 56 ; the increase in value being regulated in this, as in
other cases, by the payment of calls, &c. Eastern Counties,
in 1837, fluctuated between 2 and 24 ; in 1838, between 1 and
64-; in 1839, between 7 and 84 ; in 1840, between 16 and 10 ;
and 1841, between 9 and 7it. Edinburgh and Glasgow, in
1838, fluctuated between 41 and 94; in 1839, between 7 and
10 ; in 1840, between 11 and 30 ; and in 1841, between 30
and 30. Grand Junction, in 1837, fluctuated between 158
and 180 ; in 1838, between 208 and 191 ; in 1839, between
204 and 194 ; in 1840, between 205 and 253 ; and in 1841, be-
tween 212 and 198. Great Western, in 1837, fluctuated be-
tween 46 and 65 ; in 1838 between 67 and 91; in 1839, be-
tween 78 and 60 ; in 1840, between 60 and 83 : and in 1841,
between 91 and 77. Brighton, in 1836, fluctuated between
8 and ;in 1838, between 4 and 11 ;in 1839, between 9
and 17 ; in 1840, between 17 and 29 ; and in 1841, between
44 and 461. Greenwich, in 1837, fluctuated between 21 and

15 ; in 1838, between 151 and 17; in 1839. between 17 and
14 ; in 1840 between 13 and 7; and in 1811, between 81 and
71. Blackwall, in 1837, fluctuated between 1 and 1 ; in
1838, between 21 and 57, ; in 1839, between 6 and 10 ; in
1840, between 13 and 214, ; and in 1841, between 18 and 9i.
Liverpool and Manchester, in 1837, fluctuated between 218
and 200 ; in ]B3B between 205 and 195 ; in 1839, between
204 and 190; in 1840, between 183 and 186; and in 1841,
between 185 and 198 ; and Birmingham, in 1837, fluctuated
between 146 and 101 ; in 1838, between 158 and 178 ; in 1839,
between 179 and 140; in 1810, between 142 and 189; and in
1841, between 172 and 154.
THE LATE MARQUIS OF HERTFORD'S WlLL.—Many
exaggerated and absurd statements having been made as to
the late Lord Hertford's will, we have taken some pains to

nquire into the truth, and we believe the following particu-
ars will be found more nearly correct than anything that

has yet appeared :—To his widow the Marchioness is left
£3,000 per annum and £20,000. His son, the present Lord,
is left all the landed estates, and residuary legatee, which
latter gift is reckoned equivalent to £lOO.OOO at the least.
The late Admiral Sir Richard Strachan left his three daugh-
ters, then very young, to the guardianship of Lord Hertford,
and they chiefly resided with him till their marriages ; these
three young ladies arc the most prominent objects of his
Lordship's bounty, viz., to Charlotte, Countess Zichy, who
constantly resided with him, he has left X 86,000 ; to Matilda,
Countess Berthold, £BO,OOO ; and to Louisa, Princess
Antimo Ruffo, £O,OOO ; and to each successively, a life
interest in the villa in Regent's Park ; which, after them
returns to his own family. To Lady Strachan is left a life
interest of £7OO, and .£lO,OOO. To a Mrs. Spencer, who is,
we presume, the person called in other statements (but, we
believe, erroneously) " Lady Strachan's maid," a life annuity
of £l,OOO, and £5,000. To his Lordship's numerous ser-
vants several sums estimated at from £16,000 to £20,000.

To his executors, £5,000 each ; to Sir Horace Seymour,
£B,OOO ; to Lord George Seymour, £5,000 ; to his cousin,
Captain Meynell, £4,000; to Mr. Croker, £21,000 and his
wine, which from his Lordship's having latterly lived so
little in England, is not reckoned at more than £5OO ; to Mr.
De Horsey, £3,500 ; to Mr. Raikes, £2,000. These, we
believe, are the principal bequests ; but the codicils by which
they are made are said to be near 30 in number, and liable to
various legal questions which may affect and alter some of
the legacies, at least as to their amounts, and perhaps some
other testamentary papers may be yet found ; but, on the
whole, we believe the foregoing is a pretty accurate state-
ment of the affair as it at present appears on the face of the
documents hitherto discovered.

IMPORTANT PROTEST.—The district committees of the
societies for promoting Christian knowledge, and for propa-
gating the gospel in foreign parts, established in the deanery
of Winchester, have just published their usual annual report.
To this are attached a sermon by the Rev. C. Wordsworth,
and the minutes of the proceedings of the thirteenth anni-
versary meeting of these district societies, at which a reso-
lution was passed, expressive of the thanks of the meeting
to Mr. Wordsworth for his sermon,'with a request that he
would publish it. This report having been sent to the Rev.
A. R. C. Dallas, rector of Wonston, Herts, a gentleman of
eminent piety and talent, as a subscriber to both societies ;
the rev. gentleman has forwarded to the secretaries a letter,
explaining the pain he felt when reading Mr. Wordsworth's
sermon, and entering a warm protest against its statements
of doctrine. Mr. Dallas adds that he does this in order to
put himself right with his flock, any intelligent member of
which, he says, has a right to suppose by the resolution pre-
fixed, that the sermon has met with the approbation of his
minister, and as such a one would assuredly discover the
most marked discrepancy between the doctrine he is accus-
tomed to hear from the pulpit, and that which lies on the
very surface of Mr. Wordsworth's sermon, it could scarcely
be avoided, that much confusion of mind and shaking
of confidence in his authorised teacher, must be the re-
sult. The sermon is entitled " Evangelical Repentance,"
and has occasioned great sensation amongst the religi-
ous public. The following paragraph from Mr. D.'s letter
explains his reasons still more fully. " As I hold the points
at issue, with respect to the doctrines taught in this sermon,
to be not secondary and unimportant, but primary and essen-
tial, I cannot consent to expose my ministry to such a possi-
ble hindrance; more particularly because the doctrines in
question form part of a system, which has been lately gaining
much ground, in opposition to what I believe to be the truth
of Scripture, and the view of that truth set forth by the
Church of England. I consider it, therefore, a duty in those
who, after a deliberate examination, feel convinced that this
system is erroneous—that it is attended with fearful danger
to the souls of men—and is detrimental to the spiritual unity
of the church to state their opinions openly, in whatever
sphere their influence may extend, be it larger or smaller;
and however reluctant I may be to take such a step, I see
no better way of avoiding the possibility of being considered
as an approving party to the resolution of the public meeting,
than by protesting in an official communication to the secre-
taries of the district committees whose published report is
encumhered with such a resolution, against what I consider
to be dangerous error ; and at the same time taking care thlt
my protest is known to all the subscribers, by transmitting a
copy of it to each. Haying been for more than twenty years
a member of the Society for Promoting Christian Kln'"
ledge, and having subscribed to the Society for Propagating
e
the Gospel in Foreign Parts for nearly a like period, theresceo:ll_
of advancing years in connexion with these societies
l a
pro-
testciles me to the distressing task of making public
i in junior, and
their cause I object- is comparatively so Inceris.'7
; especially as the preacher to whose mode of advocating
has been so recently admitted into holy_
relied on, as our A MINISTER " EXTRAORDIN'AR."
in-
ment of an extraordinary affair may be
which precludes all pos.
oTrpefollowing state-
formation is derived from a sourcne w
officer in the Austrian
Venetian by birth, and formerly
sibility of doubt :—A Mr. D.,_
sentenced to five years'
)'ears since,
naval service, was, some
4,-; ielberg, for having been in-
imprisonmentin the Castle of
imfrisonment, he obtained per-
pi ration of the term of his
t leave his country, and has
pirao .
mission from his governmentsent period, the Austrian governs
connected with the Ca'rPhonari in Italy. At the ex-
. been absent up to
thepresent
losing sight of him. He was
ment, however, not entirelyr
aris, but is scene of action
for some time reside
Ini frontier, where liesuddenly presented
Rodil's head-quarters, as the embryo
n embassy to Madrid, stating that
of en Austria
• Isabella of Spain. The important
Austria had determined very shortly to recog-
nise Court of
young Queen
possible privacy. Our
whom,
secretaryhi ms bee
nise the
transmitted to Madrid, of course with all
news was rapidly Our adventurer
efn a tth General Sat
li'
.
arms by M. Gonzales, the minister for
soon followed, and was
as well as to the other ministers,
received %,1
communicated the joyful intelligence that lie coinvery probably
Austria would be willing to guarantee a new Spanish loan.
Much was now made of the quondam prisoner : Gonzales
foreign affairs. to
gave him a dinner; the other ministers followed his example,
ohffiutc,iaals a
capacity. necessary I
n precaution,
meanwhile,
ital. • .
he wa s
nnno tdpresenteddoubt
ain an
consi-
deration, more t,hhaonwoenv
loan, and were desirous of Pofferist got a hint of . the projected
mg him their services, every
communication, eerca
,being conducted with the greatest
secrecy, and the eon • in •
conversation held whispers. Such, then,
are the facts of this mysterious .
affair up to the early part of
. .
the present monthrestedthe • •
, when no suspicion on impos-
tor, and the Spanish
• 'entertained not even a doubt
ministry
of his representations. It is needless to mention that Mr.
D. is a mere adventurer, and that his mission had reference
rather to the recruiting' of his own finances than those of
Spain, which latter his own have for some time nearly re-
sembled in their desperate state of embarrassment.

Ito Y.A t

LIVER 'THEATRE, CHURCH-MEM.

MASONIC CHARITY.

On TUESDAY EVENING NEXT, April 5,18-12.
DV DESIRE AND UNDER THE PATRONAGE Or
JOHN DRINKWATER, Esq., R.W.D.P. Grand

AND TILE
GRAND OFFICERS, MASTER MASONS,
AND_
__

OTHER BRETHREN OF TILE WESTERN DIV lON or
LANCASHIRE.
THE Entire Receipts of the Evening will b appropriated
(without any deduction) in aid of the
FUND OF BENEVOLENCE,
For the Relief of Distressed Freemasons, their Widows, and
Orphans. The Entertainments will commence with
NAVAL ENGAGEMENTS.
Brother HENRY DODD has kindly consented to sing
" PROSPER THE ART, the music by George Hargreaves,
the words by Brother James Stonehouse ; dedicated, by per-
mission, to his Royal Highness the Duke of SUSSEX, Grand
Master of the Order of Freemasons.
After which,
MILITARY PROMOTION.
To conclude with
ROBERT MACAIRE.

The following will be the Prices of Admission for the above
benevolent purpose (on this occasion only) :—Boxes and
Stalls, 3s. (no Pit on this occasion) ; Second Price to Boxes
and Stalls, 2s. ; Gallery, ls.—no Second Price.
Tickets and Places for the Boxes to be had (on and after
Thursday, the 30th instant) of Mr. J. FOGG, at the Box-
office, and of Mr. WALMSLEY, Bookseller, Chur i-street.

TO PROFESSIONAL GENTLEME7 AND
OTHERS.

Jrß. HEW ITT, SHORT-HAND WRITER fD PRINCIPAL
• REPORTER TO THE LIVERPOOL STA' HARD, begs to
offer his services to Legal Gentlemen and others who may
wish to obtain SPECIAL REPORTS of any Cases for Trial
at the ensuing LIVERPOOL ASSIZES.
Standard-office.