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The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser. — Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1846-01-27
Letters from Marseilles bring news of fresh razzias in Algeria, and mention a rumour that a division, consisting of 2,500 men, under the command of General Levasseur, whilst making a razzia in the province of Constantine, were overtaken by a snow storm, on the night of the 3d instant, of so violent a character, that the greater part of them perished.

The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser. — Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1846-01-27
The rumour is revived that Lord Lyndhurst is about to resign, and that Mr. Pembe: ton Leigh has resisted most earnest solicitations from the Premier to succeed to the Woolsack and that, in consequence, the following arrangements are contemplated — Sir Edward Sudgen to be Lord Chancellor, and Sir Frederic Thesiger to be Lord Chancellor of Ireland.

The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser. — Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1846-02-10
It was rumoured that several Boards ot Guardians had remonstrated against that order, and had by some means obtained a suspension of that order.

The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser. — Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1846-03-03
The rumour which has lately been circulated that Madame Castellan had died recently at St. Petersburgh, turns out to be a fabrication, Sir H. Hardinge, in anticipation of the worst, arranged all his worldly affairs previous to the battle of Moodkee, and to ensure the safety of the sword given him by the Duke of Wellington, he sent it into Ferozepore.

The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser. — Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1846-03-31
Whilst this was taking place, and persons were walking in and out of the kitchen as they chose, it was rumoured that Mr: Raynor had gone to Sheffield to fetch a magistrate — that on his arrival the riot act was to be read — that the soldiers were in readiness, and would he there directly; and certainly at this moment the state of things looked sufficiently awful.

The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser. — Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1846-04-07
Mr. George Robins states that the rumour respecting the sale of the Globe for £19,000 is not correct, inasmuch as no sale has yet taken place.

The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser. — Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1846-06-02
There were also rumours of the progress of the fire to Stoneham, though nothing was known.

The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser. — Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1846-06-09
It was rumoured that in consequence of the apprehensions of an American war, the harbour of Bombay, which is capable of strong defence, was to be immediately fortified.

The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser. — Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1846-06-23
It was rumoured that a change of Ministry was about to take place but, whether or not, the principles of the repeal association would remain unchanged.
The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser. — Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1846-06-23
It is also rumoured, that Her Majesty has expressed great dissatisfaction, with the manner in which Lord John Russell failed in the task assigned to him last December, and there is a strong reluctance to allow of another attempt to constitute a Whig Cabinet.

The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser. — Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1846-06-30
A rumour; which was not, however, authenticated, was received at Pensacola, that Peredes administration had been overthrown.

The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser. — Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1846-07-14
Rumours were also current that Mr. M`Lane had solicited a recall from the important post he now holds, and it is stated that he will be elevated to the State Department.

The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser. — Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1846-09-22
Another recent rumour in London was, that the Rev. Mr. Villiers, rector of St. George's, Bloomsbury, was.likely to be the new bishop.

The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser. — Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1846-09-29
ASSEMBLING OF PARLIAMENT, Rumours that it is the intention of Ministers to assemble Parliament early in November continue to gain ground.

The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser. — Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1846-10-06
There was a rumour circulated of the speedy retirement from Scinde of Sir Charles Napier, whose health is described as seriously affected by the climate.

The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser. — Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1846-10-27
The rumour of a meeting of Parliament next month is confidently revived in the very be: informed circles.

The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser. — Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1846-10-27
A rumour prevails that the Great Western have offered a guarantee of eight per cent.

The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser. — Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1846-12-01
Rumour says that the increase of Mr. Rushton's salary to £2 OOO is already determined upon and rumour makes very unfavourable comments upon the matter, to which we shall not give increased currency in our columns.

The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser. — Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1846-12-01
Everything was tranquil at Santa Fe on the 27 th September, though a very current rumour existed that the Armijo family would endeavour to excite the population to open resistance as soon as General Kearney and the regular troops of the United States had left that part of the country.

The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser. — Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1846-12-08
Everything was tranquil at Santa Fe on the 27 th September, though a very current rumour existed that the Armijo family would endeavour to excite the population to open resistance as soon as General Kearney and the regular troops of the United States had left that part of the country.
The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser. — Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1846-12-08
There is a rumour that Lord Morpeth, on the part of the Government, is negotiating the purchase of the house where Shakspeare was born.

The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser. — Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1847-01-19
He would himself shortly take up the line of march upon Victoria, where rumour says Santa Anna has 10,000 choice troops.

The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser. — Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1847-03-23
It is commonly rumoured in Madrid that the Queen of Spain and her husband continue to evince the greatest repugnance for each other, and that her Majesty is resolved upon a separation.

The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser. — Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1847-04-13
There had been rumours of another battle between General Taylor and Santa Anna, in which the former it was said had been wounded.

The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser. — Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1847-04-13
There is no truth in the rumour of Louis Philip's illness.

The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser. — Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1847-04-13
A rumour of this sad event, which reached town last Saturday, has since been confirmed.

The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser. — Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1847-05-25
Nothing further had transpired on the subject of Col. Wylde's mission, and no dependence can be placed on the rumours published in the Lisbon journals.

The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser. — Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1847-05-25
Wylde's mission, and no dependence can be placed on the rumours published in the Lisbon journals.

The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser. — Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1847-05-25
The latest rumour is that Parliament will be dissolved on the 19 th or 20 th of next month, if public business admits if not, the dissolution will not be later than the first week in July.

The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser. — Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1847-06-22
On the subject of the potato crop the farmers assembled at the Cornmarket, one and all — even the downcast sellers — expressed their entire disbelief in the rumours of the reappearance of the potato disease of last year.

The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser. — Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1847-06-29
Exciting rumours prevailed at Vera Cruz from Puebla, 4 the effect that the citizens had risen upon General Worth.

The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser. — Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1847-07-13
A rumour, however, prevailed that the learned gentleman was to be appointed to the judgeship of Bombay, which had somewhat subdued the zeal of his friends.
The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser. — Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1847-08-03
A rumour prevailed that the British Government had interfered respecting the security offered for the new loan, saying that the security was already pledged to British creditors whose claims must be respected.

The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser. — Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1847-08-10
By the medical reports 20 died daily however, rumour said between 25 and 30 daily.

The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser. — Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1847-08-10
The fever was raging dreadfully at Vera Cruz, especially in the American army there were between GOO and 700 20 died daily however, rumour said between 25 and 30 daily.

The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser. — Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1847-08-31
It was rumoured that Gen. Scott had advanced and taken possession of the city of Mexico, after an engagement in which he' is 'reported to to have lost 300 men.

The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser. — Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1847-08-31
It was rumoured that Gen. that on the first occasion the duke swallowed laudanum Scott had advanced and taken possession of the.city of on the second arsenic.

The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser. — Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1847-08-31
The rumour prevails that letters have been seized at Mdlle.

The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser. — Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1847-09-07
The rumour of an extensive loss of life on board the steamer, Glamorgan, in the Bristol Channel, which has appeared in several papers, proves to be untrue.

The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser. — Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1847-09-07
The particulars of the attack oh his mistress were not very well ascertained on Tuesday but the rumour was, that after a quarrel he had stabbed her more than once, and then fled to Belgium by the Northern Railway.

The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser. — Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1847-09-07
A rumour is current that several more Roman Catholic Bishops are to be added to the body in England, and that Liverpool and Manchester are each among the places to which a new bishop Will be appointed.

The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser. — Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1847-10-19
Rumour adds that when the incumbent waited on him to offer explanations, this quasi Conservative councillor would allow no explanations, and actually ordered the clergyman out of his august presence.

The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser. — Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1847-10-26
The Post 'of Saturday says that it was rumoured that Sir Robert Peel had been sent for by her Majesty, with whom Sir Robert had a private audience.
The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser. — Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1847-11-02
A rumour, which is confirmed, states that Santa Anna bad resigned the Presidency, and that the instrument of resignation was dated from Guadaloupe the 16 th of Sep. but that the Mexican people were not disposed to receive it, and had again placed him at the head of the army.

The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser. — Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1847-11-09
It was rumoured at Vera Cruz that he was before Puebla on the 30 th, with 2,000 or 3,000 men, altogether dispirited and another rumour was current at Bermuda, from news said to be received by an Halifax vessel, that onehalf of the city of Mexico was still in the bands of the Mexicans, who would fight to the last.

The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser. — Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1847-11-16
Rumor said that Gen. Patterson would march against a new State of Mexico, not yet invaded.

The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser. — Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1848-01-25
A rumour having been circulated that there were several new looms to be set on on Monday, Jan. 10, there were upwards of a hundred workmen waiting for the chance of getting work, and so urgent and clamorous were they, that the superintendent had to threaten to send for the police before he could make them keep order.

The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser. — Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1848-02-08
An amusing attempt is being made to produce an impression in favour of the Berkeley interest by means of certain sporting " rumours" respecting Earl Fitzhardinge and his hounds.

The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser. — Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1848-02-22
The Manchester Courier gives currency to a rumour that Dr. Hampden will be removed from Hereford to Chester bishopric.

The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser. — Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1848-02-29
An unauthenticated rumour of his death in Belgium prevails but it is believed that the Government expect his arrival at Portsmouth, it being understood that he has embarked at Treport.

The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser. — Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1848-02-29
There were rumours of tended attack on Saltillo by a body of 10,000 Nte,orl troops.

The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser. — Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1848-02-29
Upon a rumour that a Recency bad been established in France they rose to 851 and when it was understood that a Provisional Government only had been formed they again fell and were quoted 84.

The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser. — Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1848-03-14
Rumours of a probable peace with Mexico were prevalent.

The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser. — Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1848-04-11
A strange rumour had got afloat, one which, if confirmed, would very considerably reassure the public mind, namely, that Baron James de Rothschild had been offered the Ministry of Finance?
The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser. — Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1848-05-09
GUIZOT.-It has been rumoured that M. Guizot intended to resume his old occupation of lecturer, and in consequence Mr. Hogg, the very active secretary of our suggesting if the rumour were true a visit to Liverpool.

The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser. — Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1848-05-16
It was strongly rumoured that the French army was about to enter Italy; but none of the numerous reports of war seemed wellfounded, with the exception of the statement that 100,000 stand of new arms had been ordered to be made at the factory of of Chatellerault.

The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser. — Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1848-05-16
A rumour got afloat this afternoon that the embargo had been partially removed from vessels entering the Sound this originated in another telegraphic despatch to the effect that the intended blockade of the Elbe bad not commenced.

The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser. — Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1848-05-16
Some of our wiser men do not think much of the decree of the French Government, and think that the rumours from Italy have been exaggerated into undue importance, and they look for a return of the good prices and active purchases of last Thursday within a very few days.

The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser. — Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1848-05-16
There is no mention in the London Standard of last night of a declaration of war by France against Austria and Russia and the rumour circulated here yesterday to that effect we presume is, therefore, groundless.

The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser. — Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1848-05-23
On Sunday, intelligence reached Scilly of what had taken place, - and a rumour was circulated there that young Mumford was amongst the wounded.

The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser. — Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1848-05-23
We this moment return from there, where, we are sorry to say, we have found the minds much depressed by a rumour of the Swedish Consul here, said to have indicated to the Senate, that the Swedes had agreed to supply the Danes with 10,000 troops, as, also, placed their navy at their disposal.

The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser. — Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1848-05-30
Another rumour is that Clarendon is to be replaced by Lord Hardinge, with nu I tary rule, in Ireland.

The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser. — Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1848-06-27
London stock was, on Saturday, 115, from a rumour that the line wanted repairs to cost a million but this having been contradicted by Mr. Creed, it has to-day been done at 118, and closes buyers at this.

The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser. — Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1848-06-27
A rumour strongly prevails in repeal circles that Mr. John O'Connell will decline joining the League.
The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser. — Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1848-07-04
The rumours of the advance of the Russians are incessant, and occasion great anxiety.

The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser. — Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1848-07-04
The rumour of her Majesty's intended visit to Ireland this summer is again revived.

The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser. — Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1848-07-25
On Monday a rumour was circulated in Kilkenny that Dr. Cane, one of the leading confederates of that city, was arrested, whereupon a body of men dashed out, and in a very short time threw up a pair of formidable barricades.

The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser. — Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1848-08-01
A rumour prevailed that the whole of the deputation from the body had been arrested in Drogheda.

The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser. — Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1848-08-01
It was rumoured on Wednesday in Dublin, that Trinity College and Birmingham Tower were to be converted into prisons.

The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser. — Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1848-08-01
It was rumoured that Dillon was slain.

The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser. — Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1848-09-05
Rumour has it that these proceedings on the part of the authorities have been based on a letter of Mr. Supple's, found among Mr. Smith O'Brien's papers.

The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser. — Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1848-09-05
The suspension was occasioned by a rumour that one of the agents had decamped with a considerable sum of money, and an unexpected run on the bank in consequence.

The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser. — Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1848-11-21
Deceased, thinking her parent was dead, ran out of the house in a frantic state, and was not seen or heard of by her friends until Friday evening, when a rumour reached her home that her body had been washed up at Cowes.

The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser. — Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1848-12-05
Rush's lease of the farm at Felmingham fruitless but on a rumour reaching him that a person expired at Michaelmas, 1848, and he ought to have given named Ellis Norris, servant to Mr..

The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser. — Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1848-12-05
For some __ time after the lady's disappearance all inquiries' on the part of Mr. Seed as to the direction she had taken were fruitless but on a rumour reaching him that a person named Ellis Norris, servant to Mr..

The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser. — Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1849-02-06
Another rumour was, that the house would be prorogued at no distant period after its re-assembling, and that a resolution to receive the ordinary revenue unconditionally to the end of the year would be managed.
The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser. — Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1849-05-29
There is a rumour that the Government has rejected the basis of arrangement proposed by the Roman Government.

The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser. — Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1849-06-05
A rumour was current that the British Ambassador had applied to the Extraordinary Commissioner, that Guerrazzi might be delivered up to him.

The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser. — Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1849-07-24
A rumour prevails that Mr. Hudson is about to resign his seat for the borough of Sunderland, and Mr..

The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser. — Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1849-07-24
There is also a rumour that Mr. Wilkinson, who has twice unsuccessfully contested the borough on the same interest, will come forward.

The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser. — Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1849-08-14
Indeed it is rumoured to-day that France has signified her intention of admitting cotton imported from this country, free, for the benefit of her own manufacturers.

The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser. — Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1849-08-14
The rumour is confirmed that the house of Baring and Co. is in treaty for the concession of the Paris and Lyons railway.

The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser. — Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1849-08-28
We are glad to have it in our power to state, on good authority, that the rumours of a " third war in the Punjaub" are entirely groundless.

The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser. — Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1849-09-18
The resolutions passed just like a cow getting over a hedge with a heavy clog about her neck, as they were allowed to pass only with the understanding that it should be reported by the agent at headquarters what an unfavourable impression the rumour of the doings at St. Mark's College had produced on the public mind.

The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser. — Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1849-10-30
The Sun says that it is confidently rumoured that the Government seriously contemplates the removal of the Board of Ordnance.

The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser. — Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1849-10-30
The strictures of the press appear to have had a salutary influence with the Marquis of Londonderry, as we hear it rumoured that he has consented to grant some reductions of rent to his Irish tenantry.

The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser. — Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1849-12-11
The rumour of the secession of Lord Lansdowne, Lord Palmerston, and Lord John Russell from the ministry, on account of a wish to have a fixed duty on corn, is again revived.
The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser. — Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1850-01-22
A rumour having been extensively circulated in Wakefield that a gentleman had kept his daughter immured in a cellar for eleven years, inquiries were lately instituted by a Magistrate, when it appeared that about eleven years ago the girl had an illegitimate child, and under a deep sense of shame had voluntarily, and with the concurrence of her parents secluded herself from society, and was neither confined in a cellar, nor affected in her intellect, as was also alleged, but enjoyed perfect liberty, and had no desire to leave her parents roof.

The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser. — Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1850-02-05
The Times correspondent, writing yesterday, says, — A rumour was in circulation yesterday and to-day that accounts were received that Admiral Parker had bombarded Athens.

The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser. — Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1850-03-12
It is rumoured in private letters from London that a nobleman nearly connected with the government, and hitherto reputed to possess a clear income of a quarter of a million sterling, has found his affairs to be in so deranged a state as to necessitate a break up of his princely establishment.

The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser. — Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1850-05-28
These rumours had been very general before the Canada left and as such an event had been anticipated for some time previous, they received general credence.

The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser. — Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1850-05-28
The rumour has again been revived that the extension of the Furness railway, through Ulverston, to join the Lancaster and Carlisle railway near Carnforth, will be brought forward in the ensuing session of parliament.

The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser. — Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1850-06-04
In consequence of this auspicious state of affairs, the market for public securities on Saturday was exceedingly firm for a considerable period; but some silly rumours about the recall of the Russian ambassador, supposed to have originated in the vicinity of the Paris Bourse, checked the rise in prices, and Consols, which were done at 961, receded to 961 It will be seen by our latest intelligence that the bubble has not ye'; exploded.

The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser. — Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1850-08-13
Two months ago, on the occasion of a mere rumour that it was the intention of Government to choose, as such site, the ground upon which the Blind Asylum stood, a most influential meeting of the inhabitants of the town was held, his worship the Mayor presiding, at which it was resolved that such a site was most inconvenient.

The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser. — Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1850-08-20
It is rumoured that Miss Harriet Reeves, a sister of our renowned English tenor, Mr. Sims Reeves, is about to make her debut as a vocalist.
The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser. — Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1850-10-08
Rumours were afloat of another contemplated attack on Cuba, the first descent to be made on Hayti for the purpose of overthrowing Faustin I. It was said that a long correspondence had taken place between Mr. Webster and the Spanish minister on the subject.

The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser. — Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1851-01-21
The rumour of Lord Langdale's retirement is revived.

The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser. — Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1851-02-25
The most extravagant rumours of Miss Cooke's wealth are in circulation but the best authorities say that her income was about £30,000 a year, and that her personal expenditure did not probably amount to.

The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser. — Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1851-04-29
A considerable degree of excitement was caused in the City on Tuesday by a rumour that a forgery had been effected on the Bank of England, by means of which stock to the extent of £l O,OOO had been transferred, in consequence of the production of a power of attorney which has proved to be a counterfeit document.

The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser. — Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1851-05-06
In the course of the proceedings, Mr. Monk called the attention of the coroner to a rumour which had been circulated in Manchester, that Mr. Bancroft, the chairman of the board of directors, had offered Mr. Bennett, solicitor, of Manchester, a sum of money to absent himself from the enquiry.

The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser. — Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1851-07-01
There were still rumours of a crisis in the Danish Cabinet.

The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser. — Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1851-08-12
It proves to be an unfounded rumour that this unrivalled and costly aviary was wholly bequeathed by the late Earl of Derby, first to the Queen, if her Majesty would be pleased to accept of it, and, if she declined, next to the Zoological Society.

The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser. — Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1851-08-19
Rumours were current that the Government of Nicaragua had revoked the canal treaty formed with Mr. Vanderbilt, but the report was not general ly credited, and letters were daily expected in New York announcing the completion of the surveys for the canal.

The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser. — Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1851-09-16
The rumour which first reached was that two women had been murdered by poison, but on inquiry being made on the spot the particulars were found to be as follows: — The names of the deceased women were Sarah Ann Roberts and Charlotte Birch.

The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser. — Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1851-09-30
Tt has been rumoured this week that Lord Bellew and one of his sons have embraced 3t inst.
The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser. — Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1851-10-07
An amusing rumour prevailed in town, on Saturday, that the Earl of Sefton had made application to the Mayor for 400 tickets of admission to the Town Hall during the presentation of the address to her Majesty.

The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser. — Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1851-10-14
Rumour now says that the Lancashire and Yorkshire and East Lancashire Companies will not come together.

The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser. — Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1851-11-04
There is a rumour of another Cuban expedition preparing in that state, under General Felix Houstoun, but we doubt its truth.

The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser. — Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1851-11-04
Rumour asserts i that the London and Northwestern board is divided into two or three parties, one of which is very anxious to buy or lease the Midland, but the others are against it.

The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser. — Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1851-11-04
It is rumoured that Archbishop Mac Hale has retired, or is about to withdraw, from the Defence' Association.

The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser. — Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1851-11-04
The rumour of Mr. Hawes's retirement from parliament was scarcely two hours old in Dublin, before at least a dozen imaginary candidates were put in nomination for the representation of the borough of Kinsale.

The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser. — Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1851-11-04
The rumour most accredited in Paris was, that the message will require a repeal of the law of May, but that just and reasonable restrictions upon universal suffrage will be declared compatible with such repeal.

The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser. — Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1851-11-25
It is rumoured that an accident of a very serious nature has taken place on the Florence road, a carriage full of travellers having been swept away by a torrent over which they were attempting to pass by the bridge, which gave way under the weight of:he coach and the impetus of the water.

The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser. — Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1851-12-09
It is rumoured that General Cavaignac made great resistance, but was overpowered.

The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser. — Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1851-12-23
So well, indeed, is this understood, that on Wednesday there was a strong rumour that the bank would on the following day reduce the minimum rate of discount, but this step has wisely been deferred, affairs in France requiring the exercise of great discretion.
The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser. — Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1852-02-17
The Standard says a very confident rumour was current, on Saturday evening, that Lord Truro had received a hint from his colleagues that his resignation would be acceptable ' but that a difficulty had arisen, from the impossibility of finding a successor, Lord Cranworth refusing to exchange his actual freehold office for one dependent upon the precarious tenure of a falling ministry.

The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser. — Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1852-02-24
It is reported that Lord Lyndhurst is of the Ministry, but without office, The rumour at the clubs is, that a dissolution will not take place till about Easter, in order that several bills of pressing importance may be passed.

The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser. — Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1852-03-09
English market opened steady; Consols 973 I, but declined a per cent on some sales; various rumours respecting the retirement of AL Walewski, the general opinion!

The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser. — Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1852-03-23
The probability is, that if there is truth in the rumour of ministers permitting Mr. TUFFNELL'S bill to pass on any terms, the necessity is forced upon them by the course which the irregular troops of the op position intend to take upon the question.

The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser. — Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1852-03-23
True, there was a rumour that a slight hitch might occur in the day's proceedings through the obstinacy of the Roman Catholic electors, who demurred to the choice of Sir Thomas Birch as one of the candidates to be brought forward at the approaching election but the leaders of the party trusted that the administration of a little soothing syrup and the big loaf argument would still the ruffled waters, and win over the'sweet voices of the Hibernians.

The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser. — Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1852-06-01
Rumours were current in the island that another expedition was on foot in the United States, of which Venezuela was to be the rendezvous of the troops.

The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser. — Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1852-06-29
Our Canadian letters of the 9 th instant mention the existence of some sensation at Toronto, owing to a rumour that the law officers of the crown in England had pronounced the creation of rectories in Canada illegal.

The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser. — Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1852-07-06
Wicked rumour says that Mr. CARDWELL was a short while ago trying the ground in that quarter.

The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser. — Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1852-07-13
With respect to South Lancashire, a rumour was in circulation yesterday that Mr. WILLIAM BROWN, one of the present members, had agreed to withdraw on the day of nomination, in order to make way for Mr. CARDWELL, the rejected of Liverpool.
The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser. — Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1852-07-13
Rumour says that Russian agents are at the bottom of it, all.

The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser. — Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1852-08-03
An absurd rumour has been just ventilated for stockjobbing purposes — that the CHANCELLOR of the Ex CHEQUER is preparing a scheme for taxing Railway Companies beyond what they now endure.

The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser. — Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1852-09-07
Within the last day or two a good deal of excitement has been caused throughout the City by a rumour that a vein of the " precious metal" had been discovered in the Queen's Park, and " golden" anticipations were indulged in by the owners of property in that vicinity.

The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser. — Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1852-10-05
A RUMOUR reached us yesterday, that the Reverend Dr. M'NEILE was likely to be selected as successor to the late Reverend Dr. TOWNSEND, Bishop of Meath, who died at Malaga on the 16 th ultimo.

The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser. — Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1852-10-19
It has lately been rumoured that Mr. Russell has, through ill health, resigned the chair of the Great Western, but we are not aware that the rumour is well founded.

The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser. — Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1852-11-02
It is said that the President has some intention of paying a visit to the northern provinces Rumours are again in circulation with reference to the marriage of the President with the Princess Wasa.

The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser. — Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1852-11-30
A letter from Toronto says: — The rumour of Lord Elgin's recal gains credit, and we shall soon hope to have a governor who will not suffer himself to be made a mere puppet in the hands of the present ministry, such as we now have: The on dit is, that Lord Harriss is to succeed our present noble patron of rebels.

The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser. — Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1852-11-30
It was also rumoured that an attempt has been made to fire the fortress of Vincennes.

The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser. — Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1853-01-04
There was a rumour at Havana that one of the English steamers had just captured a slaver.

The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser. — Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1853-01-04
A letter received in Liverpool from Douglas, Isle of Man, dated Wednesday, states that a rumour was prevalent that, whilst taking equestrian exercise on that day, the Bishop Baron Auckland had one of his legs broken by the rearing of his horse.

The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser. — Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1853-02-08
On Wednesday, the market was comparatively dull, a rumour becoming prevalent that a further rise in the rate of discount by the Bank of England might be looked for.
The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser. — Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1853-02-15
From the morning a rumour was in circulation in the city that a revolution would commence at two o'clock p..

The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser. — Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1853-03-08
Rumour has given, for some days past, Lady Peel and her daughter to the Church of Rome.

The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser. — Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1853-03-22
CUBA.-It is rumoured in Havana, that a British Commissioner was on his way there to demand the immediate manumission of every African that had been imported into that island since 1821, in contravention of the terms of the treaty with England.

The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser. — Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1853-04-05
Dame Rumour proclaimed yesterday, that recent circumstances have brought about an alteration in the minds of more than four Cabinet Ministers anent this East India question.

The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser. — Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1853-04-12
It was rumoured that serious disturbances had taken place among the troops at St. Jago de Cuba, or some other.

The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser. — Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1853-04-12
It was rumoured that serious disturbances had taken place among the troops at St. Jago de Cuba, or some other port in the Eastern department of the island.

The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser. — Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1853-04-26
A rumour has been circulated that Mr. Disraeli intended, or intends, to propose a new reform bill.

The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser. — Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1853-05-17
It is rumoured that the King intends to confer the order of the Black Eagle on the Duke of Brabant, and that Prince Frederick William of Prussia will receive the Grand Cross of King Leopold's order.

The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser. — Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1853-06-14
The rumours of war betwixt Turkey and Russia, at this usually dull season, has, to some extent, operated in our Cloth markets.

The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser. — Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1853-07-12
It was rumoured on 'Change that he would address the electors at 4 o'clock, and many parties were in attendance in consequence but the rumour proved incorrect.

The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser. — Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1853-07-12
A rumour having spread through the mercantile community in Paris that Lord Aberdeen had resigned, a decline in the funds took place on Friday.

The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser. — Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1853-07-19
The rumours of a marriage between Prince Napoleon Bonaparte and the Countess de Vista-Allegria, the beautiful daughter of Queen Christina and the duke de Rianzares, do not appear to be well founded at least the Prince himself denies that he ever thought of any such connexion.
The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser. — Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1853-07-26
This statement, coupled with the general ly accredited rumour that Great Britain had aided Santa Anna in regaining his old position in the Mexican capital, upon condition that he was to cede to that government Lower California and Sonora, created quite a sensation among those who are disposed to forbid the banns.

The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser. — Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1853-07-26
The Globe says her Majesty's convalescence is intimately connected with the revived rumour that there is to be a review of the magnificent fleet at Spithead, and that it is likely to take place next week.

The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser. — Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1853-08-02
Some sales of Consols, and the continued unsettled state 01 the Eastern question, caused a decline of per cent to-day, and at the close, on various rumours of lower prices from Paris, there was a further decline of Railway Shiites heavy.

The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser. — Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1853-08-09
The rumours of a pacific solution to the differences existing between Russia and the Porte for the last few days may, in some measure, have drawn the minds of men from so prevailing a subject.

The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser. — Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1853-08-23
A rumour, not the first of its kind, was afloat that Lord Stratford shared the feeling himself, and desired to resign.

The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser. — Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1853-09-13
On the 25 th a detachment of the Imperial Guard left Constantinople, and it is again rumoured that Mehemet Ali Pasha, the Minister of War, is about to follow it to the camp.

The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser. — Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1853-09-20
The greatest alarm has been caused in maternal circles by painful rumours of numberless and cruel cases of kidnapping which have occurred in Liverpool during the last few nights.

The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser. — Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1853-10-04
We have previously called attention to the most obvious methods of mitigating, if not altogether serting, the evils of the threatened scourge, and we trust that those upon whom the responsibility devolves will not be remiss in their exertions The approach of the Ist of November, albeit it is nearly a month distant, has already produced rumours of changes in the Town Council.

The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser. — Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1853-10-04
The approach of the Ist of November, albeit it is nearly a month distant, has already produced rumours of changes in the Town Council.
The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser. — Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1853-10-11
PRODUCE.-With the exception of the Tallow market.which has been in an excited state, owing to the rumours of war with the Russians, and Rice, which sold largely, the Produce market general ly was quiet last week, Teas, however, maintaining full prices.

The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser. — Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1853-11-01
There has been a rumour of the intention of the CHANCELLOR OF THE EXCHEQUER to fund Exchequer Bills to the amount of four millions, but the report is not general ly credited, nor is the market favourable for such an operation, though something of this kind may be practicable a short time hence.

The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser. — Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1853-11-08
When Mary, however, was convinced that the rumour of his retreat to England was unfounded, a revulsion of feeling in his favour succeeded her late anger and mistrust.

The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser. — Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1853-11-08
The Poser Paris correspondent says the rumour still prevailed at Vienna on the 4 th, that there would be a conference On the Eastern question in London.

The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser. — Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1853-11-08
Rumour would have it, some time ago, that the life of Madame Goldschmidt was not happy that her husband was inconsiderate, reckless, and even cruel.

The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser. — Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1853-11-15
It is rumoured that Giurgevo was taken by storm.

The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser. — Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1853-11-22
Our contemporary pleads, and, no doubt, with truth, his innocence of any evil inten tion but the error he has committed is in giving currency -to scandalous rumours — a course which can have no other effect than merely gratifying one of the basest passions of human nature.

The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser. — Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1853-11-22
NOTHING definite has yet been arranged with regard to the period when Parliament will meet for the despatch of business, although the rumours in monetary and political circles which I noticed last week, respecting an -early convocation of the Senate, have been again revived, the Government brokers, among others, taking an active part, for reasons best known to themselves, in giving -currency to the report that there will be what your old 'politicians call a pre-Christmas Session.