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the languar,
alleged contumacy of our rel

used towards

pension of our constitution ; the aristocracy of the country
thought the governor their determined enemy, and treated
him as such ; while he, throwing himself, unfortunately,
into the arms of 'a particular party, seemed contented with
their approval of his actions—placed confidence in no state-
ments that came not from them—respected them and them
only—entertained the most profound contempt toward
other classes of persons, and availed himself of every se'

sonable opportunity to assure them that they hated hit._
with not one-half the bitterness that he hated them. In
this state of affairs, the arrival of Sir Charles Metcalfe
was announced. His actions have been narrowly watched.

By prudent conciliation, and a strict at
of truth and justice, Jamaica bits been

lace to the cause
red to her forme

peace ; and would that we could add, prosperity. Men of
all shades and of all opinions admit that his administration
has been wise, honourable, and happy—beneficial to the
island, creditable to himself. Here it is that his loss will be
grievously deplored. But his departure will be regretted for
other causes besides that of his consummate ability as a poli-
tical ruler. Society will miss him as one of its worthiest
members. His large donations given for the diffusion of
g.jr.
holy religion must be remembered with a never: dying !
tude. The sick and the infirm, the distressed widow
a friend, to
t.ie
whom
helpless orphan, all, all, are about losing in
in time of need application was never madeienv;in.
The
prayers and best wishes of Jarnaca's sons and daughters are
offered to the throne of Mercy in behalf of Charles Metcalfe.
May he soon be restored to his wonted health, and with that
inestimable blessing (enjoy also the repose and happiness
which are the sure attendants of a sound and quiet conscience.

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LITERARY NOTICES.

The Liverpool Policeman, No. G. London : 61, New
Bond-street. Liverpool : Booker and Co.
We have received the Gth number of this publication,

which, we are

blad to find, improves upon acquaintance.
The author is much more at home in fun and drollery, and
in delineation of character, than we thought him in the his-
tory of Messrs. Floss and Mugginson. We anticipate some
characters introduced in this num-
g an " Elegy on the Death of

amusement fro:

ber. CI

poor Torn Qu

an age which has prod

mas Hoot

Music N

ter," is very good, even in

d thatwparagon of punsters, Tho-

Wynter on occasional Derangement of the Stomach.
don, C. Dolman. Liverpool, Booker and Co.
The above little treatise is very neatly got up, and will, we
dare say, be read with profit by some who could not be
tempted to wade through more lengthy and scientific works
We are siarcely qualified to express an
opinion with respect to its strictly medical merit.

upon the subject,

MR. BRAID ON NEUROHYPNOLOGY

Last evening, Mr. Braid delivered another lecture (and the
last in Liverpool), on Neurohypnology, in the Music-hall,
Bold. street, in the presence of a very numerous and highly
respectable auditory.
The lecture with which Mr. Braid intro

duced his experi-
ments was exactly the same as that he delivered yesterday
week in the same place, and which was briefly noticed in the
STANDARD of Friday. We should notice, however, that
after he had described the remarkable case of Miss Collins,
of Newark, who, after a few Tinutes of hypnotic sleep was
cured of a most painful complaint, an elderly gentleman rose
from among the audience, and said he had come from Newark,
was well acquainted with the parties, and that he could con-
firm all the statements which Mr. Braid had made, as to the
perfect success of the operation. This information elicited
much applause. Mr. Braid concluded by stating, that al-
though he intended the present to be the last public lecture
he should deliver in Liverpool, yet, should his professional
brethren express at any time a desire for further inquiry, he
would willingly afford them every information in his power,
so confident did he feel of the vast importance of the subject
in a practical point of view, When promoted by a combina-
tion of talent.

The first experiment was with the lecturer's man-servant.
who hypnotized himself in about thirty seconds, andlex-
hibited all the usual phenomena in their consecutive order.
The next subject was one of the young females (not the
natural somnambulist) who Mr. Braid brings with him, and
whose case we have repeatedly described. Alike with the
man-servant, she was tested by the galvanic battery to skew
the different stages of sensibility; and both illustrated the
principles of hypnotism as laid down by the lecturer with
great precision. The third case was that of Mr. Walker,
of Manchester, a gentleman in the wine trade, and who, we
believe, was one of the first upon whom Mr. Braid experi-
mented. He was thrown into the primary stage in a few
seconds, and very shortly afterwards assumed the catalep-
tic state, but nothing further was exhibited with respect to

A young gentleman, whosename we did not hear, then pre-
sented himself to be operated upon. He professed himself
willing to comply with all the conditions, mentally as well as
corporally, required to produce the hypnotic state, but after
a trial of a quarter of an hour the experiment failed. Mr.
Baird said the gentleman had not fulfilled the conditions ,
the patient on the other hand said he had ; but it was the
opinion of the medical gentlemen on the platform, that he
was too excited to become subject to the hypnotic influence,
his pulse being at 120 (having justprevionsly been 136) when
he sat down.

The next subject was a young married woman named Mary
Ewen, the wife of a man in the employment of Messrs.
Gibbs. Bright, and Co., and residing in Stanley-street. She
was afflicted with paralysis to such a degree, that she could
with difficulty walk. She could not lift her arms over
her head, and her articulation was most indistinct, re-
sembling an unmeaning guttural sound. She was twice
subjected to the operation. After the first there was a
decided improvement in her arms : from remaining almost
stationary, she obtained the power of lifting them as high as
her head. After the second, not only could she make them
meet over her head, but she walked with a firmer step, and
there was a manifest improvement in her articulation. The
result of this case elicited loud applause from all parts of the
room.

One of the Liverpool newsmen who may be seen any time
at the railway station carrying out the papers, and who for a
long time has been afflicted with paralysis, was next operated
upon. He had previously been hypnotized with great benefit.
It appeared to us that he received some additional improve-
ment from the present experiment ; at least he retired from
the platform evidently under that impression.
The young lady (the natural somnabulist) was next intro-
duced, who hypnotises herself in another room, and she ex-
hibited all the beautiful phenomena which we have described
on former occasions. She was highly applauded.
Three men, all suffering from paralysis of different limbs,
were next subjected to the process, and the experiment was
proceeding when our reporter left, at half-past ten o'clock.

The Chancellor of the Exchequer begs to acknowledge the
receipt of haff of a five pound note, No. 17,443, to be placed
to the account of the window-tax, forwarded to him anony-
mously.—Downing-street, April 27.
Mn. POPJOY'S LATEST.—Why is Mr. Askew, the
harbour-master, not a straightforward man I—Because he is
always A-skew.

A LATER !-Why is the harbour-master's name like a
note of interrogation ?—Because it is always I Ask-no
(Ask you.)

We lament to state that a very unfavourable report has
reached us of the state of health of the estimable bishop of
this diocese (the Bishop of Lichfield).—Stafordshire
Advertiser
on Irr,
The I

arl of Lonsdale's valuable pack of bounds were
to the hammer at Cottesmore Kennels on Friday

fetched good prices

Viscountess Sidmouth expired at White Lodge, Rich-
mond Park, on Tuesday last, in her 60th year. Her lady-
ship was niece of the late Lord Eldon.

A QUEER GRAY GOOSE.—The Northern Whig says,
" A goose belonging to Mrs. Gray, of Trummery, near
Moira, about a fortnight ago laid an egg weighing 13 ounces,
having two shells, one within the other, with a stratum of
white between each."

INDIA NEWS.—On Wednesday, a court of directors was
held at the East India-house, when the Most Noble the
Marquis of Tweeddale, K.T. and C. 8., was sworn in as
Governor and Commander-in-Chief of Madras, and Sir
George Arthur, Bart., as Governor of the Presidency of
Bombay. The Marquis and Sir George afterwards dined
with the directors at the London Tavern, Bishopsgate-street,
when they were honoured with the company of her Majesty's
ministers and many other distinguished personages.
THE WHITE QUAKERS.—A number of these fanatics,
with Joshua Jacob at their head, entered the church at
Mountmellick on Sunday last, during divine service, with
their hats on, but which were removed by the constabulary.
Joshua Jacob walked up to the communion table, it is sup-
posed with the intention of " testifying" (as their blasphe-
mous denunciations of all places of worship, except their
own conventicles, are called); but on Mr. Sheane, J.P., and
Mr. Hill, 5.1., placing themselves on either side, for the
purpose of preventing any obstruction of the service, Joshua
contented himself with shaking violently, and remained
silent. We understand that he intends going round all the
places of worship within his reach, for the purpose of " tes-
tifying, but we hope equally prompt measures will be taken
to prevent the interruption of divine service by this wild
enthusiast.—Leinster Express.

A GHOST STOILY.—On Friday morning last, the colliers
at the Pinfold Coal-pit, near Rochdale, refused' to go down
the pit to their work, alleging,.as a reason, that there was
fire damp in the works. The foreman, having been down to
examine the place, pronounced it safe, when the men con-
sented to go down the shaft, but on arriving at the bottom,
were still of the same opinion, and refused to commence
work ; whereupon the bankswan determined to keep them in
their subterraneous prison for their contumacy. At twelve
o'clock, some of the wives, sisters, and daughters of the
colliers arrived at the pit with the dinners of the prisoners ;
and, soon afterwards, the usual signal was given from below,
that a tub of coals was ready to be wound up, thereby satis-
fying those above that the men had commenced work. The
engine was immediately set in motion, and up came the tub
filled with coal. As soon as it bad been safely landed, the
coals were seen to heave up and tumble over the top of the
tub. Every individual present, male and female, scampered
off, terrified out of their senses at what they had seen, some
of them declaring that a head with a pair of goggle eyes as
big as saucers had thrown the coals out of the tub. The
mystery was of short duration ; for the men and boys in the
bottom of the pit were soon seen at liberty above, when the
following explanation was given,—the colliers having no hope
of being released till night from prison, put one of the party
in a tub, covered him over with coals, and instructed him to
release the rest as soon as he landed safe at the top, which,
as every one had fled away, was very easily accomplished.--
Manchester Guardian.

THE SCOTTISH THlSTLE.—ThisanccenntuenmebilaeemescsitScotch
pugnacity, with its motto, Nemo. me t
The origin of thepresented of
some difficulty in saying
various species in royal bearings,P coinsrZi
coats of armour, so that there is
which is the genuine original thistle.
na-
tional badge itself is thus handed down by tradition :—When
the Danes invaded Scotland, it was deemed unwarlike to at-
tack an enemy in the pitch darkness of night instead of a
pitched battle by day; but on one occasion the invaders re-
solved to avail themselves of this stratagem ; and, in order to
prevent their tramp from being heard, they marched barefoot.
They had thus neared the Scottish force unobserved, when a
Dane unluckily stepped with his naked foot upon a superbly
prickly thistle, and instinctively uttered a cry of pain, which
discovered the assault to the Scots, who ran to their arms,
and defeated the foe with-a terrible slaughter. The thistle
was immediately adopted as the insignia of Scotland.
ANECDOTES OF BANKERS.—Apropos of Sir J. Child, I
have to remark that he founded the firm which still retains
his name at Temple-bar, and which, with the house of Willis,
Percival, and Co., is considered to be about the oldest 1'!
London. Child's house is understood to possess documents,
which prove their existence as a bank as early as 1t;s:
since which they have never moved out of the same preen' to go
The books of Messrs. Hoare, in Fleet-street,. are
"'Strand,
back to 1680 ; and those of Messrs. Snow,
• but t"- , i
to 1685. Stone, Martins, and Stone, of Lombardt-street,
claim to represent the house of Sir T. Greslitun,
presume, must be more a matter ancient de-
mentary evidence, and as suggesting views
s which will
scent upon the part of our commercial interestsofmany noble
docu-
'ar a comparison with the geonfefttrh:gdYiii°fahratirloifn Lon -
It Fifty years ago there were Ift
fijmndred. But fifty
it present there are upwards
land; while at pre-
the single exception of the Bank
years ago all the banks in Londonefwoee
and colonial, form a con-
sent the joint-stock banks, home monetary establishments.
siderable portion of our metropolitanfirty years ago, only twenty-
yure private banks, with
yet the principal banks,
four are now in existence;
property and transacting the
Of the fifty-six banks in bust
those possessing the largestrivate hankers. The joint-stock
greatest business, belongnteomPber
and solidity, but as yet they
banks are increasing in "and and extent of operations, consider
private bankers. The
are, as to means, elevated position occupied by their
nernd
seniors and great( the old school bore little resemblance to
London banker ossor ;
he was a man of serious manners,
his modern successor;
steadiest conduct,
rably removed frocinreee(tellitep
and a rigid observer of
plain apparel, the
As you eetditionrsi,iis
face
you
could
read, in formalities.
characters, that the ruling maxim of his life, the
• telligihle all his
inwhich be turned thoughts, and by which he
one to
~ iris actions, was, that he who would be trusted with
shape.
all of other men, should look •
look
as if he deserved the
the man" .ostensible
-t and be an pattern to society of probity, ex-
actness, ,
aetnes-,
, frugality, and decorum. He lived—if not the whole
of the year, at least the greater part of the
year—at his bank-
ing-house ; was punctual to the hours of business, and al-
ways to be found at his desk. The fashionable society at the
west end of the town, and the amusements of high life, he
never dreamed of enjoying ; and would have deemed it no-
thing short of insanity to imagine that such an act was within
the compass of human daring, as that of a banker's !bunging
tor an evening in Fop's-alley, at the Opera, or turning out
for the Derby with four greys to his chariot, and a goodly
hamper swung behind, and well stuffed with Perigord-pies.
spring chickens, and iced champagne.—.Hardeastle on Banks
and Bankers,

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1

Pottrp.

IMPROMPTU,
ING HER SON TWO WHITE SKINS„ TO

CHEST, CALLED

,OSOM FRIENDS

Liverpool Standard.)

Two bosom friends ! who ever heard
Of man's at once possessing ?

—.
le very notion is absurd,
Though one's esteemed a blessing.
think not during life's whole space
You may but one friend cherish ;
1r comfortless would be your case
Whene'er that one shall perish.

And if too soon you meet this woe,
Your deep regret to smother
How fortunate 'twill be to know
Where you may find another.
Liverpool, April, 1842.

THE BRITISH FLAG

CHARLES SWAIN

ith fled
the deep,
)1c dead

Nelson's name I

'—NaLs ox

Is the Lion-fl

and's triumph o'er

'sslon raves,

attle braves

And Britannia rules the
As of yore!

For Freedom long she bled,
And her treasure widely cast;
rill Slavery bowed its head
As her victor-pennant passed :
e chains of Afric fell at her decree !
While the shout of millions broke
From Oppression's shattered yoke,
As Britannia bravely spoke—
YE ARE FREE!

Now " Hearts of Oak" may tell
Of the Flag of England's fame !
When fort and bastion fell
'Heath her battle-bolts of flame

anted walls were overthrown

Still for glory—not for gain—
Doth her flag triumphant reign,
And the empire of the main
Is her own!

THE AFFGHANS

2 the London Saturday Journal.)
re c ronicling the appalling rnas-
n Cabul, it may be interest-
icial state of the country,
e, by this treacherous butchery, (such as
,Jaralleled in warfare), defeated the policy of
, powerful empires upon the face of the globe.
is, then, who have gained this tremendous sue-
Indn-British arms, are certain tribes inhabiting
i of Independent Persia, which includes the
—.ion to the northward of the low country of
of the Indus. The Affghans call
...eh, and are termed by the Indians Patans.
name by which they are known to Persians,
h them to Europea❑s. Their speech is the
--language of the Persian, with some marks of
he idiom of the Koords. Their proper
athern declivity of the great chain of H indoo-
,stern continuation of Himalaya and the Pero-
,ge ; it includes also the chain of Suliman, and
and to the we,tward of it.

Indian force i
ie civil and s

rihe pia

aship to t

i.e. is great. The

tssecani of Arrian, who gives an
v of the expedition of Alexander
he same people Aspagome, and
which leave no doubt that their
fghanistan. Lastly, Professor Lassen has
Lame of this people in the catalogue of nations
Great King, engraved in cuneiform letters

Pliny t

3 ents of Persepolis.
ate of Affghanistan," says Dr. Pritchard, " is
ost delightful in the world. It is dry, we are

Mr. Elpiiinstone, and the average temperature
an that of England; the extreme of heat and cold
According to Sir Alexander Burnes, it pro-
- Rngland and of southern Europe—peaches,
cherries, mulberries, grapes, and
and the groves are stocked with our singing-
.igales, blackbirds, thrushes, and doves. The
pales of Cabul are celebrated, and the season said
.e delightful. Cabul itself is more than 6,000 feet
le level of the sea.

)ts, pear

The eastern parts of Affghanistan
ff plains, intersected by abrupt chains of hills ; the
chiefly of downs and table lands, in many parts

ld cold

L country, we might expect to find the people
from the natives of southern Hindostan. We
that the Affghan men are of robust make, being

tri high nose and prominent cheek-
Their hair and hands are mostly
n, but rarely red. Mr. Fraser de-
ldiers, whom he saw, as
Mr. Elphinstone says that
_ erally dark complexions, ap-
lnees ; while those of the west are
ranee of health : but among
stern Affghans, men as dark
it as Europeans, are to he

kffghan so'

blue eyes

ame neighbourhood ; the fair being most
st, and the dark in the east. In describing
is near Dera, the same writer says, ' the
was incredible ; they were mostly fair
le girls have acquiline noses, fine faces,
he men were generally dark, though some

Tihanistan is divided like the ancient kingdom of Israel,
)st solely according to the tribes who inhabit it. The
ani are, at present, according to Dr. Prichard, the do-
Ant clan, as the Ensofzyi are said to hive been in earlier
the Khaberi and Ghilji are also powerful tribes.
nation, and little mixed with foreigners, the
"er very much among themselves in physical
, and the difference is very remarkable. The peo-
) live near the Indus are, as Mr. Elphinstone assures
—mble the Hindoos. The Ensofzyi, who

)untainous country, in a cool climate, ar

t men

but their

n varies. In those whose ar

,arance is

aracteristic of the tribe,

says Mr

Elphinstone,

, . .
complexions, grey eyes, and
etation of their carriage, and
Indeed, they

lent demeanour

• subordination whatever. The moon-
liar, are excessively rude and ignorant.
ed of one of them, who, seeing a mollah
, struck off his head, saying—' You tell
of God, and yet you make it yourself.'
he plains, on the contrary, are debauched

I, kffghans vith their high and even harsh features,
coup' , long beards, loose garments, and
-v .antles of skins, give the idea of a much ruder and
npolished people than the Hindoos, on whom they
order. Many of the luxuries of Hindostan ara
em ; and there is nothing like the same or-
d poi and regular course of justice. Yet they are
ss many estimable qualities :—" their martial

3urnt countenances,

-nediatel

mn to t

I lofty spirit, thei; bold and simple manners, their sobriety
I contempt of pleasure, their unbounded hospitality, and
general energy and independence of their character, ren-
t them on the whole, a superior race. In India, every
wernent originates with the government, or its agents, and
d the people are accounted as nothing—whiie here, men
t themselves little under control, and follow undisturbed

it own inclinations." They show great curiosity as to
products of European art and skill, with an eager dispo-
on to inquire into the processes employed. Polygamy,
1 the obtaining of wives by purchase, is established ; and,
fly enough, offences are punished by fines of a number of
rug women, wdo, in this pecuniary appropriation, might
>perly be called " currency lasses." . Matrimonial con-
cts are not, however, as usual in Mahometan countries
mciated entirely by the friends of the parties, who, espe-
lly in the country districts, meet and court for themselves.
t the youth must earn the purchase money of his mistress,
ich condition often imparts a character of interest and ad-
lture to the connexion, and has thus become the subject of
'e-tales, similar to those which are popular in Europe.
Che Affghan religion is strictly Mahometan, as already in-
nie mullahs, or religious doctors, are very nume-
take arms, and sometimes muster hosts of 2000
o, though they cannot match the prowess of the
rriors, are so aided by the superstitious awe of the
is generally to carry their point.
for knowledge is general among the Affghans,
of their works are more than two centuries old.
)ols in every little town, and even village, so
lements of knowledge are very widely diffused,
e just now petitioning their government
to educate the people. The higher
w, and theology ; to which are added
languages and literature. The taste
y .s v c.) gw. ral ; there are many poets by profes-
-1 the chiefs and warriors often display genius in cele-
nd adventures.

1 and Arab

Nbont

i population are dwellers in tents,
residence in houses, and the
occu-
The fixed habitations of the lower
ly constructed of unburnt brick, with wooden
ces and their appointments are on the Persian

lently attached to field sports : hunting
all over the country; and the fighting

d other animals, is favourite pastime

bservable inconsistency, the same persons will play
s, hopscotch, and other games, considered in Eng-
tysuLted to children. The uttum is a hearty and

L'age 'lancet and the delight of both sexes. They are
v fond of walks and collations, in the gardens which
d their cities, particularly Cabul. Although sober
iperate, they are enabled to live well, by the extreme
ss of all provisions, particularly fruit and vegetables.
e social and hospitable ; and even the poorer classes,
ey can afford to kill a sheep, invite the neighbours to
, The tables of the great are served after the Persian
, and the dishes are garnished with gold and silver
id the company, are great talkers, though, from their
it must be 'an up-hill business. "

lonterie,

tected t

in; found

n water from 12

ins of the eld

riffghan dress presents a striking
zlsteuanv
attire of light, loose, flying robes, contrast with the
a great
the body naked. It consists of close iicusgand wide
~ composed, among the lower racTi
se woollen cloth ; among the higher, ranks, sheepskin,
loth, or silk. Boots are universally
worn, eve fine
flowed to appear at court without them. i and no
!mployed to decorate their armour. The Jewels are
the ladies is a jacket, somewhat similar to that of
and pantaloons of velvet, shawl-cloth, or silk.a
-,—.tinn seouins, chains of gold and silver, and

D MURDER OF TWO INFANT CHILDREN AT
,N, STAFFORDSHIRE.'Some excitement has
n Wolstanton and the neighbourhood by the
le remains of two infant children in a pit of
-I at the Brad well Farm, in the parish of Wolf
that on Tuesday morning several men
short distance from the turnpike-road,
--tresses, when their attention
',stance floating on the top of
which, on being got out,
' The pit was after;

Crewere subsequently
ho 6
.ntlemes
, and proved
to be t
them from IS months to two yeai
an infant. From the decomposed state
not unlikely that they had been initnersr/
)18 months, and probably longer. On t
_test child two stains of blood were found,
ime general appearance of what remained of the
Juy, it is believed to have been in a healthy state up to the
time of its death. There is little doubt there has been some
' play in this transaction, but to whom guilt attaches re-
Arouded in the greatest mystery. At the
which was held on the day following, no-
Jed tending to throw any light on the occur-
. The jury returned a verdict " that the bodies were
,nd submersed in the pit, bat how, orby whitt means, they
ame there no evidence appeared to the ixtry.i,