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LIVERPOOL GUIDE.
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the sea. These baths are very clean and commodious, and there is plenty of room for swimming.

the Cemeteries.

St. James's Cemetery is situated at the top of duke- street. this resting-place of the dead is well worthy of a visit: it will not fail to create impressions both melancholy and pleasing. a correct print of the cemetery and monument to the memory of Mr. Huskisson is published by Mr. Lacey, 64, Bold-street.

st. James's Walk, Or the Mount,

is so closely allied, as almost to constitute a walk of the the Cemetery. It commands a fine view of Liverpool, the sea, the river, and the Cheshire coast.

the Necropolis, Or Low Hill Cemetery,

is also worthy of attention. It is situated at Low-Hill.

the Zoological Gardens

are about half a mile further on. Admission tickets may be gratuitously obtained at most of the hotels. Each visitor, however, pays one shilling on admission.

The Botanic Garden

is in Edge Lane. Visitors are admitted by tickets, which may be obtained at all the hotels.

Custom House—Excise.—Dock Office.—Post Office.

This noble building is situated at the bottom of South Castle Street; and, under the same roof, are the offices for the Customs, the Excise, the Dock Trust, and the Post Office. The latter is not yet