The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1842-11-08 00:00:00

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DArrciNc.—it will be seen that Mr. Harwood has mad
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BREAKING INTO AND ROBBING A SHOP.—On Frida
last, or early on Saturday morning, some thief or thieve

woke into the shop of Mr. Ellis Jacobs, cigar and tobacco
dealer and news-vender, Paradise-street, near Cooper's-row,
and carried off a quantity of cigars and tobacco. The building
is low, and the depredators had broken in by the roof, and
effected an entrance into the shop by forcing a door. Some
noise was heard within by the police officer on the walk, be-
tween one and two on Saturday morning ; but before he
ectuld discern the cause, the parties had escaped with appa-
rently only part of their booty, other articles besides those
taken _haying
been removed. The thieves are supposed to be
the same gang that, on Saturday night, attempted no fewer
than three shops in South Castle-street.

It will be perceived from the advertisement in another
column, that Mr. Newton, the spirited proprietor of the Mu-
sical Saloon, Dick's Coffee House, Murray-street, has enga-
ged that talented artist, Von Joel, from the Royal Gardens,
Vauxhall. The inimitable talent of this gentleman in his
peculiar line will, we are convinced, afford a rich treat to the
frequenters of the Saloon, and a golden harvest to the land-
ord. The glee singing is deserving of great praise. Mr.
Miugard, whose soul
.seems indentified with his songs is
deservedly a great favourite ; and the simple, unpretending
ballad melodies, introduced by Mr. Crank, are given with
exquisite taste. We cannot pretend to particularlise the
'l.llly attractions this truly elegant room offers to the public.
e can only recommend persons to pay Mr. Newton a visit,
and judge for themselves. •

THE BRUSSELS PIGEON MATCH.—There was caught in a
tree near St. Helens, about the 11th of July last, one of the
MY-seven pigeons let loose at Liverpool on the 4th July,
belonging to the Society of Progress, Brussels. It had the
glUxefollovving marks upon its wing and tail :—" Le Progress—
lles-22." The bird was then in a state of exhaustion,
it had also a broken leg, but soon recovered its strength, and
also the use of its leg, and is now in a perfect state of health.
It has since its recovery been let loose, and made several at-
tempts to visit its native country, but always returned. Ever
since its last return it has been confined. It is now in the
Possession of John Mercer, Church-street, St. Helens.
THEATRE ROYAL.—This theatre opened for the winter
season last night. The lessees have been compelled by cir-
cumstances to allow only a day to elapse between the seasons.
It will be seen by the advertisement that the old favourite of
the public, Browne,is about to re-appear on the English boards :
he is a sterling actor, and much wanted. To-morrow evening
Mr..Thalberg, the grand maestro of the pianoforte playing
art, will delight and astonish the musical amateurs. Con-
siderable curiosity is felt to hear Roncoui, as rumour, with
its hundred tongues, has trumpeted forth his fame with a
1°,41 and stirring note. Mrs. Tloulmin is well known as
Possessing a charming voice, much taste, and execution.
Mr- J• Parry, as a buffo singer, perhaps has no compeer.
A treat of a very high order is in store for those who attend
the concert. On Friday the programme is strengthened by
the name of Mrs. St. Albin appearing : she is announced to
Play a duet with Mr. Thalberg. Mrs. St. Albin, we believe,
is generally admitted to he one of the most eminent of English
Pianofortistes;-herr brilliant execution, taste, and knowledge
of the art divine, entitle her to this proud position. We
anticipate that the auetto will be a surprising and delightful
Performance; the utmost powers of the pianoforte will be
tested ; in point of fact, it will be a trial of skill ; and we
Would not mind betting odds, were we not

" One of those old cunning stagers
Who say fools for argument make wagers,"
that the lady will not get the worst of it.

AMPHITHEATRE.--The varied and_amusing performances
at this theatre, in spite of bad times, never fail to draw a fair
sprinkling of good company. The scenes in the arena are
alternately varied with feats of agility and strength on the

Stage. Many of the latter are so surprising as almost to be
considered impossible. For instance, Mr. Derious swings,
bal?,nces, and throws about an immense beam with his feet,
While lying in a recumbent posture, with all the dexterity
,tll.at another man would do a slight pole in his hands. The
4iveas, in their gymnastic exercises, greatly excel all others
We have seen ; their feats of strength, agility, and neatness of
execution must be the result of great practice. Mr. Sands'
Performances in the ring are of a dashing character ; they are
gone through with a fearlessness and ease, as well as grace,
that take away the appearance of danger. His scenes on
horseback are so well done as to appear quite easy,—the true
test of excellence. Mr. Sweeney on his banjo contributes
greatly to the pleasantness of the entertainments. We are
assured by those who have come from the " far west,"
that to see a true picture of the free nigger, in his times of re-
,creation, we have only to listen to Mr. Sweeney. Jim Crow
The
was a burlesque,—Mr. Sweeney's is a true portraiture.
,4 he clowns are originals ; one of them appears a regular
:"own-easter. They never fail to excite laughter. Mr. Sands
has a well-taught pony, which fetches and carries at command
with the greatest facility. If this is a Boston pony, we won-
der he sometimes shys at carrying the basket, as he might
!alloy be was going to "market," for the market in Boston
.111 e thing to see and talk about, and this reminds us that
.1-iiekens has given great offence to the Bostonians by not
niaking mention of it. Several novelties are preparing . Une
hernoiselle Francaise is about making her defritt from Fran-
coni's, at Paris, who is said to be an equestrian Cerito, and a
sort of feminine Ducrow, possessing the highest attainments
In the equestrian art. Before concluding this notice we must
give a word of advice to the riding master, Mr. Decamp : he
;oust recollect that times are very bad,—that although there
has been no fault so far, we believe, to find with the attend-
ance, he should remember that no establishment, however
PF,osperous. can stand too great an expense, and the quantity
Whipcord he roust consume is, no doubt, a frightful item; in
Plainer terms, his constant cracking of his whip is a positive
nuisance,—it is annoying and unnecessary, " Oh, reform it
altogether."

INTERRUPTION OF THE GOVERNMENT SURVEY.—Liellte-
Ilant Hawley, who is at present in Liverpool by direction of
the Commissioners of the Board of Ordnance to make the
prrvey of Liverpool, appeared before the magistrate on
iday, to allege a complaint against Mr. Samuel Lefone,
tanner, of Marybone, for obstructing him in the discharge
°f his duty. Lieutenant Hamley stated that he was at-
tached to a company of sappers and miners, and had been
"ent here by the Board of Ordnance to make a survey.of the
town. He had sent a corporal and an assistant to the pre-
nlises of Mr. Lafone to make a survey of that gentleman's
works, but they had come to him afterwards, and stated that
they were unable to execute their duty as Mr. Lafone would
not allow them to enter the premises and go
.on with their
,Work. He had written to Mr. Lafone on the subject but he
did not answer his letter. He understoCd, however, that that
gentleman had called at his (Lieut. Hamley's) residence, but
as he was out of town at the time he did not see him, and
concluded by stating that he had two witnesses who would
prove the case. Lieutenant Hamley then called John Ken-
edy, who deposed that he was employed to assist corporal
van in making a survey of lk"
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