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offices are allotted to the overlooker of the market, the weighers of provisions, &c., and to the collectors of the rents and tolls. There are 160 stalls, three yards each, allotted to the sale of various articles, with 201 table compartments, each one yard, used for the sale of vegetables, eggs, poultry, &c.; 36 fish standings, 1 yard each; 122 benches for vegetables, &c.; 14 fruit standings, three yards each; 28 green standings, three yards each; and 44 stone compartments, allotted to the sale of potatoes, &c. On the west side beneath the shops there are 29 cellars, used for stores. The whole of the floor is flagged, and there are five cast iron pumps, one of which supplies warm, and the others cold water. Every night, previously to the market being locked up, the floor is washed and swept by a number of men who are employed for this purpose, and two watchmen remain inside to guard the premises.

The rents charged for the various premises, which are taken by the quarter, are for shops £18 per annum, and £2 12s. for gas light; butcher's stalls £8, and the corner ones £10; outer fish standings £8, the inner ones £4; vegetable and fruit stalls £6; potatoe compartments £3, the corner ones £3 4s.; cellars £5; table compartments £1 12s.; bench ditto 12s.

The following are a few of the bye-laws that have been made for the regulation of the market by the corporation :-Any person bringing a dog

into the market is liable to a fine of ten shillings. -Butter is not to be sold by any other weight than 16 ounces to the pound.-Any purchaser may have articles weighed at the offices of the authorized weighers, on payment of a halfpenny for things under a hundred weight, and a penny per hundred weight.

Those carriers who are registered wear badges on their arm, and for carrying any burthen 400 yards distance they are entitled to charge 2d., for 800 yards 3d., for 1200 yards 4d., and for any greater distance within the borough 6d. ; if detained more than half an hour prior to being despatched they can demand an additional charge of 2d.; and if called, but not employed, they can also charge 2d.

ST. JAMES'S MARKET.

This market is situate at the top of St. James'sstreet, and includes an area of about 3000 square yards. It is a neat structure, with a slated roof and is commodiously fitted up with stalls, benches, &c., and is found to be a great convenience to the inhabitants of the south part of the town.

THE OLD FISH MARKET.

This was opened as a general market on the 1st of December, 1826, and is situate at the top of James's-street.

THE NEW MARKET, SCOTLAND ROAD.

This is a neat structure, with two handsome stone fronts, one in Scotland Road, and the other in Bevington-hill, from which are the principal entrances. The façades are of the Doric order of architecture, with three portals, the middle or principal one being adorned with noble pillars and pilasters that support an entablature, and surmounted by a fine bold pediment. This market is very convenient for the numerous inhabitants of the north part of the town, as well as those of Everton and Kirkdale.

ISLINGTON MARKET.

This building is partially covered, and is situate at the top of Shaw's-brow.

Besides these there are markets held in Pownallsquare and Cleveland-square. Another for Hay and Cattle in Lime-street, and one for Pigs in Great Howard-street.

A new and extensive Cattle Market has recently been established about three miles off, near to the Old Swan, on the London Road.

The markets of this town are abundantly supplied with every necessary and luxury of life. From the adjacent parts of Lancashire are brought fresh butter, milk, poultry, eggs, potatoes, greens, garden herbs, and fruits of various kinds. From Cheshire are received cheese, fresh butter, potatoes, poultry, eggs, fruits, &c. Ireland and

Scotland send a vast supply of horned cattle, sheep, hogs, hams, bacon, salt butter, grain, potatoes, eggs, poultry, &c. &c.; and from North Wales, Anglesea, and the Isle of Man are imported large quantities of live poultry, fresh butter, eggs, &c. A great abundance of the finest fruits, both of domestic and foreign growth, is constantly to be found in these markets.

PLACES OF AMUSEMENT.

THE THEATRE ROYAL.

This edifice is situate in Williamson-square, and was erected in the year 1772, by private subscription, at an expense of £6000, which sum was raised by thirty individuals. The front is semicircular, and of stone, decorated with the king's arms, and several emblematic figures executed in bas relief. The interior is well constructed for hearing, is commodiously fitted up, and tastefully ornamented. A superb glass chandelier is suspended from the centre of the ceiling, and brilliantly illuminated by a great number of gas burners. This theatre was enlarged in the year 1803. It is usually open from May until December, and has in general an able company of performers.

THE AMPHITHEATRE.

This is a spacious building of brick, with a stuccoed front, and is situate in Great Charlottestreet. The first stone was laid on the 26th of November, 1825, and the opening took place on the 27th of January, 1826. The interior is remarkably well arranged, and beautifully decorated. It is allotted to equestrian and pantomimic performances, and is generally open during the winter and spring months.

THE LIVER THEATRE.

This neat little theatre is situate in Churchstreet, and dramatic pieces are exhibited here during the part of the year that the Theatre Royal is closed.

THE MUSEUM.

This exhibition consists of a numerous col. lection of works of nature and art, which have been well selected and judiciously arranged. It is situate at the bottom of Church-street.

THE WELLINGTON ROOMS.

This edifice is situate in Mount Pleasant, and was opened in the year 1816. It was erected according to the design of the late Mr. Edmund Aikin, of London, and has a handsome stone front, with a circular portico, the external part of which is composed of fou Corinthian columns

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