The Northern Daily Times. — Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1853-12-27 00:00:00

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FOR SALE, a few Half Barrels sugar-preserved CANADIAN OX TONGUES, containing 22 doz. each. Samples can be seen. Apply to FORBES BROS., 25, South John-street. ON SALE, SITES for MANUFACTORIES, on the London and North-Western Railway, three-and-a half miles from Liverpool, with a command of coal free from cartage. Cottages for workmen can be had in the locality. Apply to " E. 8.," NORTHERN DAILY TIMES Office. TO CORRESPONDENTS. Whatever is intended for insertion must be authenticated by the name and address of the writer; not necessarily for _ publication, but as a guarantee of his good faith. We cannot undertake to return rejected communications. All communications, Books for Review, etc., to be for warded to the Editor must be addressed to the Publisher, CHARLES WILLMER, and those from London may be sent to the care of Messrs. Simpkin, Marshall, and Co. turtytra THEATRE ROYAL. Williamson-square. THE CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS. Tuts EVENING (Tuesday), the 27th instant, the Performance will commence with TIME 'l' RI ES ALL. To be followed by the Grand Comic CHRISTMAS PANTOMIME! entitled THH BUTTERFLY'S BALL, and THE GRASSHOPPER'S FEAST; or, HARLEQUIN AND THE GENIUS OF SPRING I Founded on the Popular Poem by Mr. Roscoe, of Liverpool.— Signor Lauri. Pantaloon.. Signor C. Lain , . I Columbine.. Madame Masotti. Clown ....Signor F. Lauri. Admission—Dress Boxes, 45.; Upper Boxes, 35.; Pit. 2s. ; Gallery, Is. The Box-office is open from Ten to Three o'clock daily, for securing Seats and taking Private Boxes, under the direction of Mr. T. Shuttleworth. Children in arms will not be admitted. Doors open at half-past Six, the performance to com mence at Seven o'clock precisely. ROYAL AMPHITHEATRE. " WONDERFUL ATTRACTION ! Tale EvEritztu (Tuesday), 27th Instant axd following Evenings, the Entertainments will commence with, for the Second Time in England, ROB ROY I produced by Mr. Pablo Fanque as an QUESTRIAN SPECTACLE! with new Scenes and Incidents Introduced from the Novel. In order to proauce the Celebrated Drama in its new form in the most creditable manner possible, Mr. Pablo Fanque has engaged, at a considerable expense, the valuable services of MR. ' OURLAY, the Acknowledged Successor of MR. MACKAY, for the representation of Scotch Character, and wno will make his second appearance in Liverpool This Evening, in the arduous character of BAILIE NICOL JARVlE.—Several of the most popular members of the Metropolitan Theatres are engaged, among whom will be found Mr. Rayner. Mr. T. Kirk, Mr. Birken holt; Mr. Cooper, Mrs. Raymond, Miss Hodson, the popular vocalic', and various others. Rob Roy has been pronounced by the Press of Edinburgh and Glasgow never to have been correctly produced until brought forth by Mr. Pablo Fatigue with horses. There will be TWO GRAND . DAY PERFORMANCES, viz., To -morrow„ 2Sth Instant, and Friday, the 30th instant. Doers open at One, to commence at Two. In consequence of the extreme length of the Evening Performances the Doors will Open at a quarter past Six, and commence at Seven o'clock. Admission: Dress Circle, 35.; Side Boxes, 2s, 63 ; Pit, Is. 6d. ; Gallery, 6d. Second Price — Dress Circle, is.'; Side Boxes, Is.; Pit, Is. ; no second price to Gallery. Second Price to Boxes and Pit at nine o'clock. ROYAL ADELPHI THEATRE, Christian Street, Islington. THIS EVENING (Tuesday), the 27th instant, A VARIETY OF FAVOURITE ENTERTAINMENTS. To conclude with the gorgeous new Comic Pantoni'me of THE VALE OF GEMS; or, HARLEQUIN AND SINBAD THE SAILOR, AND Tfl FAIRY oe CORAL GROT (written expressly for this Establishment, by Mr. John Courtney, author of "Time Tries All," " Tricks and Trials," &c., &c.,) which has bean in prepatation for the last three months, with new and magnificent scenery, costumes, and appointments. Stinbad the Sailor, Miss Carri, from the Theatre Royal. Haymarket. Nautila, Miss M. A. Jgan. rtartequi.., arm. o. Jackson. Columbine, Miss E. Gibbs. Clown, Herr Teesale. Sprite, Signor Sylvani.—Dress Boxes, 25.; Side Boxes, Is. 6d.; Stalls, Is.; Pit 6d.; Gallery, 3d. ROYAL PARK THEATRE. Parliament-Street, near St. James's Market. *** EXTRAORDINARY CHRISTMAS ATTRACTION. Tuts EVENING (Tuesday), the 27th instant, the Performances will commence with A POPULAR DRAMA, in which Mr. Melbourne, Miss Marriott, and the whole strength of the company will appear. To conclude with (third time) the New Magniloquently Grand, Comical, Local, Operatical, Cabalistical, and Anachronismatical CHRISTMAS PANTOMIME, entitled, ORMSHEADTHE GREAT; or, HARLEQUIN & JENNY JONES, AND THE FLOWER OF SNOWDON. Written expressly for this theatre by the author of "Ye Siege of Leverpole," &c., with :iew and beauti ful scenery, by Mr. John Wright, from her Majesty's Theatre, Mr. Liver, and assistants; properties by Mr. Hames ; Music, composed by Mr. Hope ; Machinery, by Mr. Jackson ; dresses by Mr West and assistants ; and the whole produced under the immediate superintendence of the Lessee, Mr. R. Edgar. Snowdrop, the Fair Flower of Snowdon, with a few "airs " which the author has thrust upon her, Miss Marriott; Lushlane, a doubtful specimen of a Fairy, afterwards Clown, Mr. J. Appleby ; Davydd Jones, an ancient Briton, Mr. Wilmore, afterwards Pantaloon, Mr. P. Anderson, from the Theatre Royal, Drury-lane; Edward Morgan, with a" terrific com bat," Mr. 3. Lennox, afterwards Harlequin, Signor Guarrino, from her Majesty's Theatre; Jenny Jones, the Flower of North Wales, Mrs. J. Appleby, afterwards Columbine, Mad'lle Rose, from the Theatre Royal, Edinburgh; Sprite, Signor Vilderini, the wonderful contortionist from the Theatre Royal, Drury-lane. The remainder of the characters by the entire Dramatic and Pantomimic artistes attached to the establishment, forming the most complete and powerful cast ever submitted to a Liverpool public. The Pantomime will be preceded by a grave Episode, in which the shades of Joe Miller and the Author will have very lively representa tives. Doors open at half past six, to commence at seven o'clock pre cisely. Prices of admission.—Dress Boxes, 35.; Front Boxes. 2s. Pit, Is.; Gallery, Gd. Half-price to the Boxes at Nine o'clock. Books of the Pantomime may be obtained at the Theatre. GAME PIES! GAME PIES !—The Celebrated Yorkshire Game Pies ?—The greatest Treat of the season for Christmas Parties. Suitable for Ladies, as well as _Epicures, and everybody else. Made only by W. LAWTON, BEE HOTEL, Queen-square—who contracts for Public Balls, Suppers, and other large Entertainments—where will be found Good Beds, Good Viands, Good Wines, &c . THE NEW YEAR! A BARON OF BEEF WILL BE ROASTED AT THE MANSION-HOUSE HOTEL, 11 , DRURY-LANE, ON THE 2ND OF JANUARY. HIGH - WATER IN THE MERSEY. This DAY—Morning, Bh. 16m.... Afternoon, Bh. 43m. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 27, 1853 THE position of the Ministry, probably, is as strong at this moment as at any time since its accession to power. Whatever contradictory statements may appear in our metropolitan con temporaries, our readers may rely upon the announcement that Lord PALMERSTON has re joined the Cabinet. Whatever the difficulties may have been that caused his Lordship's retirement, and they will no doubt be fully explained when Parliament assem bles, we have the highest authority for stating that they have been completely and entirely removed, and that now the utmost unanimity prevails, not:only upon the Foreign policy of the Government, but upon the measure of Parlia mentary Reform which is already prepared, and which will be submitted to Parliament at a very early period of the session. Upon the Foreign policy of the Cabinet, we have not hesitated to express a strong opinion, and that by no means a favourable one.; nor are we, in the absence of an official statement, publicly made, much inclined to alter or modify our views. Nevertheless, we are bound to state, and-lkave some reason to believe, that when the facts aremo ,N -n:1:1W known, the tone of public opinion will and r, a material modification, and we should noC: be much surprised if, instead of censure, .11i policy of the Government should command , most universal approbation. matists are ln good spirits, and Lord CLARENDON'S despatch, upon Lwhichl theliTreaty of Alliance, signed on the 3rd instant, was based, is repre sented to us as a most able document, and one likely to produce a great impression upon the public mind. We have reason to know also, that the great difficulty in - the Cabinet on the Eastern question, at an earlier period, was a want of confidence in the sincerity of the EMPEROR OF FRANCE ; that had he evinced the same senti ments some months since, as now, the Russians would never have been allowed to cross the Pruth. WE are rejoiced to find that the public mind of England is beginning to awake from the fatal apathy in which it has so long slumbered. Whilst it slept the enemy sowed tares. Moral and social evils accumulated until they threatened to desolate the land. Chartism and Charlatanism of every sort became rampant—a necessary consequence of the existing state of things—and repeatedly the arm of civil power had to interfere to exterminate riot and preserve social order and the public peace. A. better state of things now exists. Adverse classes are drawing nearer and more near. Men in power and authority who had never before been aware of their duty to their fellows, now lament and confess their former ignorance, and are labour- ing might and main to make amends for their past neglect. Society itself has suffered fearful evils to grow up unchecked in its midst—never perceiving the danger which threatened it therefrom, until they became almost too formidable to suppress. However, courage to grapple with difficulties, com bined with united, harmonious, and persevering action, are in themselves sufficient to remedy the worst social abuses and to effect the most bene ficial social measures. Already we see evidences of both one and the other; and we have no douLt whatever of the final issue. _ In our impression of Saturday we alluded to a Conference held at Birmingham a few days before, to consider the subject of Juvenile Delinquency. After. the Conference had separated a large and influential Meeting was held in the Town Hall, to take into consideration the objects discussed by that body. Lord - SHAFTSBURY occupied the chair; and Sir John TAKINGTON, Mr. ADDERLEY, the Earl of HARROWBY, and other distinguished personages addressed the assembly. The noble Chairman opened the proceedings by stating a truism, viz : " That our national honour, our social peace, and " our private welfare, were all deeply concerned in the " solution of the difficult problem of the reformatory "treatment of our juvenile criminal population." And who can dispute it ? Let every Englishman consider and become convinced that such is the case. We have no great faith in any reform, if its accomplishment depends upon the exercise of the benevolent principle alone. Men are not generally stimulated to any extraordinary efforts by this ac tuating influence. But let them but once feel that their country's honour—the public peace—and their private welfare are at stake, and there is hope that they will betake themselves vigorously to work to remedy any or every evil, no matter how deep-rooted or gigantic. In advocating the establishment of Reforma tories for criminal children, we go upon the broad principles of justice and expediency. Our entire treatment of those miserable little delinquents has been unjust—impolitic-----injurious. It has been authoritatively pronounced such—and still we con tinue it. As . far back as 18:37, a Commission for the revision of the criminal law was appointed ; and the Report of that . Commission stated, that it was their belief that a more perfect system of treat ment for this class of offenders was imperatively ncocaeary for the safety of the country, and that, moreover, the committal of children to gaols was most prejudicial, and tended to make them be come more hardened in crime. The ensuing year, Parliamemt expressed almost the same opinion ; and the result was that an especial act was passed providing a separate prison for juvenile delin quents. Two years later, (in 1850), a Select Com- mittee of the House of Commons gave it as their deliberate verdict that a further change was neces sary, and that a much greater share of industrial training was needed for this class. And after all, so little has been done ! The truth is that Parlia ment has been very remiss in this matter; and until the public agitate and continue to express themselves boldly on the subject, we have little to hope from the Government, and must entirely de pend upon voluntary efforts. " It is most humiliat ing," said Mr. ADDERLEY, " that almost all laws re " ceived a greater amount of attention from " Parliament than those which affected the " criminal law of the country, because " our legislators did not feel themselves per " sonally so much interested in that as in other "subjects. It was to be hoped that this selfish " and disgraceful state of things would not be al "lowed much longer to continue." We earnestly hope not; and we trust that Mr: ADDERLEY will bring the subject before the House during the forthcoming Session. We promise him our hearty co-operation; and we are satisfied that both within and without the Senate, he will meet with such an unexampled degree of support as has seldom at tended any social reform. The position of our derelict juveniles loudly calls for commisseration and active help. By the ope_ ration of very simple causes they have been led into the paths of crime; and how are they to be reclaimed if we give them not a helping hand ? Lord SHIFTESBURY stated that he had conversed with over a hundred young thieves, committed for various offences, who told him that they were first led to the commission of theft by the penny thea tres—having stolen the pence necessary to procure admission to such horrible places. But there are other causes less plausible and apparent, but still more inducive to crime and seductive from morn rectitude than the temptations of a "penny thea tre." When the fatal epidemic slays its thousands, we see the appaling consequences, but the potent agency at work is too subtile for our senses to dis cover. So the causes which predispose to crime are often as insidious and indiscernible. Home associations—confined and ill-ventilated dwellings —bad drainage —want of decency and cleanliness --corrupt example—all go towards forming the character, and debasing the moral and physical organization of the child. The best faculties in the world would become deteriorated under such influences. 'Tis not in human nature to resist them. Hence Reformatories are essentially requi- site, where all such containinatory agencies will be avoided. That the majority of young criminals do not follow their unlawful calling from choice, is plain In fact, they have oftentimes no other altermttive; and in self-protection they are compelled to break the law of the land. They not unfrequently come out of prison without a half penny in their pockets —without a home—a friend—or a character, as a matter of course. What, then, are they to do in order to procure subsistence? Let but the reader• fancy himself in a similar position! GOD help thee! poor miscreant! After all thou art more sinned against than sinning! But one proof that those unfortunates would prefer an honest calling to a dishonest one arises from the fact, that within the last year 3,000 appli- _ - - cations have been made to one Reformatory alone by our criminal children—each of whom, on the testimony of LORD SHAFTESBURY, would be required to undergo for fourteen , days a course of strict seclusion and get no other food than bread and water. A severe test enough—perhaps too severe for persons of such - tender age. Now that transportation is abolished—a system long fraught with manifest injustice to our colonists—and as our criminal classes will be confined to their own country, it behoves us to adopt remedial and preventive measures, which will prove far more effectual, inexpensive, and honorable to ourselves, than the old and imperfect policy we have hitherto adopted. The gaol never reclaimed a criminal. Punishment has had no better effect. So it is full time that we change our regime and try measures better adapted to effect such paramount objects as the suppression of crime, and the reclamation of criminals. "Neither vice nor guilt, Debasement undergone by body or mind, Nor all the misery forced upon my sight, Misery not lightly passed, but sometimes scanned Most feelingly, could overthrow my trust In what we may become." This language WORDSWORTH employs in The Pi•elude and we commend it as a suitable motto for all interested in the reclamation of juvenile criminals and others who have entered upon a course of vice. WHILE England is actively engaged in propping up statu quos, family compacts, and coalition weak ness, AmeriCa is pushing forward trade, and laying down endless fields for the operation of com merce. Yesterday we traced her strides over the continent of South America. To day it is our duty .and our interest to point to her progress among the islands and along the shores of Eastern Asia. From the mouth of the Amazon, with its 6,000 miles of ship navigation, she bounds to the al most unknown waters of Jeddo, one of the most famous cities of Japan. Here the approach of the American fleet was viewed with the utmost conster nation, and 'presently they received the most for mal notice from the Japanese authorities to depart forthwith. Our kinsmen are not the most docile and obedient animals, when spoken to by the dingy representatives of royalty of so questionable a character as that of the imperial ruler of the Japanese. The message from the shore was that the gover- nor of Jeddo was bound to inform all strangers that the Emperor of Japan would allow no ships to touch on his territory, and that the people of the city of Jeddo would hold no communication whether . voluntarily or involuntarily, with any visitors. In answer to this very discouraging announcement, the American commander in. formed its bearers that they had come simply to trade, that the people of Japan should trade with them, and that they should receive payment for the commodities his ships might require. Having dispatched this answer to the good people ofJeddo, the Americans entered the Bay of that name, where they remained for several days, during which time the Americans went ashore, .and received all they wanted from the natives, who left them their goods, fdr which a fair price was paid, and. their vendors were not only 'satisfied, but most thankful to the strangers for the sense of justice with which they were treated, and the liberality that had been bestowed upon them. Here, then, we find an intercourse established be tween the Americans and the Japanese, by these simple means, which the States of Europe have not been able to accomplish in a period of upwards of two centuries. From Jeddo the expedition sailed for Japan, for the purpose of giving the American Commodore an opportunity of laying before the EMPEROR the proposals of the States Government. When the fleet had reached a small city about twenty miles above Jeddo, the flag-ship was boarded by the Governor of the citadel. This functionary be;ng beneath the Commodore in rank, he was received by the Captain, who informed him that his com mander had business with the EMPEROR, and that unless his MAJESTY would grant him an interview he should be compelled to approach nearer to the capital with his squadron. In three or four days after this event took place, an answer was sent by the EMPEROR to the effect, that if the fleet'remained where it was he would consent to the American Commodore's landing, and that his highest officer would be sent to where the fleet then lay to receive him, and any letters he might have to present. These terms were accepted by the American Commodore, and on the morning of the 14th July, fifteen boats, well appointed, put off for the shore, led by two large Japanese boats, filled with the EMPEROR'S officers. On landing, a procession, consisting of 2,50 American sailors and marines was formed, and marched forward, and the Commodore, preceded by two bands playing "Hail Colombia," and followed by two sailor-boys bearing two boxes—one of gold, on which the arms of the States were engraved, and the other made of sandal wood, with massive gold lock, key, and hinges. The latter contained the letters of the American Government to the EMPEROR. These letters were formally presented to the Prince sent to receive them, and after they had been read the Prince replied that " they contained many matters which required much deliberation, and that if the fleet would leave Japan and return in the month of May, an answer would be given." To this the American Commodore consented, and withdrew— the procession retracing its steps to the air of " The Star Spangled Banner," and when they em barked in their boats, they took leave of the astounded Japanese to the tune of " Yankee Doodle." Our object in going thus minutely ,into the de tails of this memorable expedition, is to shew how easy it is to accomplish the. greatest ends, by the simplest means. The Japanese have been always held up to the people of Earope as per- fectly inaccessible. And a sort of fabulous idea has grown up.even with the present generation, as to the savageness and power of the population in habiting this most fertile and valuable island. But what do we find now? That the Japanese, whose num bers have been variously estimated at 1..r0m 7,000,000 to 25,000,000 of souls are not only accessible, but that they received the visits of these strangers witb great thankfulness. That the Empevor of Japan may indulge inhis feelings of Asiatic treachery, and make arrangements to give the Americans a warm recep• tion when they visit the Bay of Aeddo . again in May next, is perhaps more than likely. And cir cumstances may arise which will lead to the loss of life on both sides, but sill, the fact of the people of Japan being friendly towards strangers, is a suffi cient justification for the American, or any other people to demand, and if necessary to enforce their right of trading with them. Civilised nations have paid. by fa,.• too much de ference to the mandates of the savage rulers of the Islands in the Asiatic seas. The loss of trade with millions of people who inhabit the Islands of Java, Japan, and several others, is the cause of many of. the commercial disasters and reverses we wltness in this and the other trading countries of Europe, and if we admit this fact, we must deny the right of these benighted rulers, to shut us out from nations who need our aid in all peaceful purSuits, more than we require theirs. Impressed as every man of or dinary understanding must ,he, with the truth of THE NORTHERN DAILY TIMES. this assertion, or rather axiom, let us hope that, if the English Government will not take the lead in opening new markets for our rapidly increasing pro ductions, that they 'will at all events follow others and endeavour in the formation of treaties, to see that British interests are not altogether omitted from the list of nations, who may be permitted to trade in the dominions to which they relate. Between this and the month of May, arrange ments might be made by which the interests of English merchants may be represented at Jeddo by a British man-of-war. The privileges the Em peror of Japan may bestow on the Americans, will be equally valuable . to England; and the most appropriate moment to urge this point is when his Majesty may be yielding to the force of necessity in another quarter. The Americans having embarked in so formidable an enterprise, will be sure to fol low it up, and we again assert that the interests of this country should be fully represented at the next meeting of Commodore Perry and the Emperor of Japan. THE LIVERPOOL ELECTION PETITION. Some few days since our contemporary, the Albion, announced, and the statement was repeated by others, that the petition against the return of Messrs. Horsfall & Liddell, as members of parliament for this borough, had been withdrawn. We have authority for stating that this announcement only conveyed half the fact ; for, although it is quite true that the original petition has been with.. drawn, it is equally true that an amended one has been substituted, which prays not only for the unseating of Messrs. Horsfall aqd Liddell, but that a commission may sit, in Liverpool, for the purpose of inquiring, generally, into the practices which prevail here during parliamentary contests. It prays, further, for the entire defranchisement of the Freemen of the bo.rough. THE STEAMER OLINDA.—In our impression of yesterday it was stated that this vessel had put back to Liverpool after her mishap in the Channel, and that there had been some disagreement between her officers and crew. These facts had reference to another vessel, and a simple announce ment of the arrival of the Olinda at this port from Queens town was all that was int e nd e d. W e regre t th e error because it may have given pain to innocent parties. MONETARY AND COMMERCIAL. LIVERPOOL, MONDAY EVENING. This being a general holiday throughout Eng land, we are unable to give any ofour usual Monetary and Commercial intelligence. CONSECRATION 07 A NEW CHURCH AT CROSBY. Yesterday forenoon the Right Rev. the Lord Bishop of Chester consecrated a new church which has just been erected at Great Crosby. Additional church accommodation being required in the district, a subscription was entered into towards the funds for the erection of a new church, and in March last the foundation stone was laid. On the occasion of the opening, and consecration services, yesterday, there was a very numerous attendance, the sac re d edifice being quite crowded. Amongst those present we noticed his worship the mayor of Liverpool, John Buck Lloyd, Esq., also several of the clergy and gentry of the neighbourhood, including the Rev. John Jones, M.A., in cumbent of Waterloo ; Rev. T. G. Leigh, M.A., rector of Walton; Rev. H. Hampton, M.A., incumbent of St. James's, Liverpool; Rev. Mr. Evans, incumbent of Grasmere; J. Myers, Esq., and family ; R. Theakstone, Esq., and family ; R. Horsfall Esq., and Mrs. Horsfall ; C. Jones, Esq. ; T. Carson, Esq., Mr. Councillor A. Henderson, &c., &c. ,The new church, which is situate on the east side of the high road leading from Liverpool to Crosby, is built in the decorated Gothic style of architecture, being cruciform in the plan, with nave, transepts, and chancel. The tower and spire, which are at the west end of the building, are 120 feet in height. The white Stourton stone has been used in the construction of the building, filled in with rocked stone from Upholland, near Wigan. The tower and spire are elegant in their proportions, and form an important and striking object in the landscape. The spire may be seen a consider able distance before entering the Mersey. The interior of the building is strikingly effective. The length of the edifice is 108 feet, the width of the nave is 40 feet, and the transept 28 feet. The height is 20 feet to the cornice, and 40 feet to the apex of the roof. The whole of the aisles, chancel and porch are laid with Minton's encaustic tiles, those in the chancel being of an exceedingly rich and ornamental character. The vestry is on the north side of the chancol and passing through a t-creen from the form, a short flight of steps leads to the pulpit, which is of a peculiar eb aracter, being built up like the church• of white carved stone, filled in with rocked stone of a blue tint, and surmounte‘: by an elaborate arch with canopy and carved work. On the side of the chancel is the organ re cess. The reading desk, is formed of open carved work, and the font, which is in front of it, is of Bath stone. The roof has a very light appearance, being open and formed by arched ribs. The:windows of the chancel,which is of octagonal form, are composed of stained glass, from the maunfactory of Messrs Pilkington, of St. Helen's. The centre window contains medallion subjects, including the " Birth of Christ," the " Disputation in the Temple," the " Cruci fixion," and the " Ascension." The side windows contain the arms of the Lord Bishop of Chester, the Venerable Archdeacon Brooks, the rector of Sephton, the Rev. Richard Walker, the incumbent ; John Myers, Esq., Richard Gerard, Esq., and J. Houghton, Esq. The general appearance of these windows add much to the beauty of the edifice. There are no galleries except one at the west end of the church, which is exclusively appropriated to the pupils of the mer chant tailors' company of London, who have a foundation school at Crosby. The church, which has accommodation for about 1,000 worshippers, has been built under the superintendence of our townsman Mr. Arthur Holme, from designs furnished by that gentleman, and is an exceedingly fine specimen of modern church architecture. The cost of the building, which has been erected by subscription, is £3,500. Shortly after eleven o'clock, the Lord Bishop of the Diocese entered the chancel of the church, when the cere mony of consecration was at once proceeded with. At its conclusion, prayers were read by the Rev. Richard Walker, the incumbent, after which his lordship ascended the pulpit and preached the consecration sermon. He selected his text from the Ist Corinthians, 13th chapter, and the Ist, 2nd and 3rd verses. From this text his lordship delive re d an exceedingly appropriate discourse, and at its conclusion the sum of upwards of £lOO was collected in aid of the ex penses connected with the church. MANCHESTER RAGGED AND INDUSTRIAL SCHOOLS.—The Christmas dinner to the scholars of this institution was given yesterday, (Monday), in the school-room, St. John's, Byrom street. CHRISTMAS FESTIVITIES AT THE WORKHOUSE.—According to annual custom, the inmates of our workhorse were regaled yesterday with the usual breakfast, dinner, and tea, of the most sumptuous quality. At one o'clock, a large number of visitors, including Mr. and Mrs. Denton, Mr. and Mrs. Blain ' Mr. and Mrs. White, assembled in the gallery of th e large dining-hall, and after the grace bad been said by the chaplain of the workhouse, the inmates, numbering nearly one thousand, did ample justice to the beef, beer, and plum pudding set before them, and after dinner, the chaplain re minded them that there is one now living, by the wise pro visions of whose forefathers they were entertained that day ; that owing to the laws then framed, our country has become justly famed for its care of those unable to provide for themselves. He therefore called upon them to remem berthat individual, and to give three hearty cheers for her --the Queen of England—which they did in good style. The governor then called upon them to give three cheers for the Select Vestry—whose services in their behalf demanded an expression of their best feelings. After the poor people had given - other cheers for the governor, the chaplain, the matron, and doctor, they retired into their respective departments highly gratified with their entertainment. MYSTERIOUS DEATH BY VIOLENCE AT MANCHESTER. A single man named John Dillon, a labourer, aged about 32 years, who resided with his sister, in Alum-street, Great Ancoats-street, Manchester, left here on Saturday evening between half-past nine and ten o'clock, in a state of perfect sobriety. His friends never saw him alive afterwards. On Sunday morning they were called upon to inspect his body, lying at the Royal Infirmary, where he died at eight o'clock in the morning. A female named Jane Cooper, who lives in Meadow-street, Ancoats, states that as she was passing Lee-street, about half past ten o'clock on Saturday night, she saw the deceased and two young men, who seemed to be in company with him. All at once one of the men put up his fist, and struck the de ceased a blow, which felled him to the ground. The unfor tunate man fell backwards, and as he fell, his head came heavily upon the ground. The two young men then walked away, taking no notice apparently of what had occurred. Upon this the female (Cooper) went up to the spot where the deceased fell, when she found that he was bleeding from the head, and with the assistance of several other people he was at once conveyed to the White Horse spirit vaults in the immediate neighbourhood. Mr. Howard, druggist, was sent for, and attended with the utmost promptitude. Perceiving he was dangerously ill, he re commended his immediate removal to the royal infirmary. The poor man, who was quite insensible and never spoke after he was raised from the ground, was tak en to theinfir mary, where all the efforts used in his behalf were in vain, for he died at eight o'clock on Sunday morning. Nothing is at present known as to the parties who attacked him ; his sister has not the slightest idea who they might be. When the deceased was searched at the infirmary a sum of five pounds was found upon him. The deceased is repre seated as having been a steady and sober man. TSB THEATRES. ROYAL. Yesterday evening, being what is called boxing night, the Theatre Royal was crowded to excess to witness Juckstone's pantomime, " The Biitterfly's Ball, and the Grasshopper's Feast ; or harlequin and the Genius of Spring," founded upon a poem of Roscoe's. The pantomime is got up in a style of almost unrivalled magnificence, the scenery and dresses being of the most unique character. The first scene is Nightshade Nook, where Belladonna, the Poison Witch, is discovered watering and cultivating her poisonous plants. A Wasp soon appears, and tells Belladonna that he has been rejected by the beautiful Silverwings, the Butterfly, who has preferred the suit of the Grasshopper. On the occasion of their muptials a ball and feast are to be given. To these he has been invited, but he has resolved to poison all the party, by getting access to the kitchen and putting poison into the viands. B e ll a d onna g i ves poison to the Wasp, who pays for the deadly liquid in honey stolen from the bees. Whilst the Wasp and Belladonna are plotting, a flower opens and discloses the Genius of Spring, who, having overheard the plot, resolves to do all she can, as the frieneofßutterfly, to frustate it. Scene 2 is a magnificent one, representing the butterfly's garden by sunrise. Butterflies of every hue appear by degrees till the Whole stage is filled by them: Then a number of schoolboys enter, and try to catch some of the butterflies. This they are unable to do. They are interrupted by the Genius of Spring, who makes her appearance, and thus addresses them : -- Forbear, dear thoughtless boys, and do not try To catch and harm the happy butterfly ; Youmay through many summers live— Nature but one to butterflies will give. Let them enjoy that one, and leave them free To share the flowers with the busy bee. The boys are promised an invitation to the Butterfly's Ball, if they will desist ; and on hearinc , this they clap their hands and run off. Brightway, th e Genius of the 'Spring, then summons by her wand the lovely Silverwings and attendant Butterflies. The Genius caresses Silverwings; tells her she approves of her choice of the Grasshopper, and promises to protect her from he r bitt er enemy, the Wasp. The third scene is a grassy knoll, where Silverwings and the Grass hopper meet to exchange their vows. They agree to be married the morning after the ball, and to spend the honey moon in a rosebud. The Wasp and a Spider see them : the Wasp attacks the Grasshopper, and the Spider the Butterfly. A battle ensues, but in the end the Grasshopper and Silver wings make their escape, while the Wasp and the Spider are left in deadly combat. The fourth scene is the kitchen of Silverwings, where a large number of cooks are discovered preparing the Butterfly's feast. Here we see "grilled blue bottles for the spider," " hot honey for the butterfly," " boiled cabbage for the snail," " nuts for the squirrel," "hashed worms- for the mole," and "bottled dew for the moth." The Wasp then comes in and tries to mix poison with the provisions, but the cooks attack him, break his bottle, and a most exciting scene ensues, the attempt to catch the Wasp being fruitless. In the fifth scene there is the procession to the ball and feast, the guests at which have been invited by Mr. Trumpeter Gadfly. In the banquetting scene a large mushroom forms the table, covered with a water-dock leaf for a table-cloth. The cooks then bring in the dishes, the Grasshopper and the Butterfly take their proper places at the table, and the feast commences. After the guests have satisfied their appetites the table disappears as if by magic, and the attendants on Silverwings come in and join in the Butterfly's Ball. Suddenly thunder is heard and lightning seen, and Bella donna and Wasp appear on the scene. Belladonna derides the Wasp for not making proper use of his poison, and summons Cold Winter to kill the insects. She nearly accomplishes her object, when the Genius of Spring appears and says : These insects, which of motion you'd deprive, My genial rays shall bid them all revive. The sun appears, and the insects recover from their torpor. The Grasshopper is then changed to Harlequin, Silverwings to Columbine, the Spider to Pantaloon, and the Wasp to Clown. The comic business is in the hands of the Lauri family, and everythinc , passed off well—better than pantomines usually do on first nights. ROYAL AMPHITHEATRE. Last evening this place of amusement was crowded in every part, to witness the drama of "Rob Roy," which Mons. Pablo Fanque ptoduced, for the first time, as an equestrian, spectacle. The representation gives a very fair delineation of the play, and the introduction of the mounted characters have a very amusing effect. From the manner in which the piece has been introduced, the care and attention with which each striking scene of that interesting novel was pourtrayed, and the creditable manner in which each character was sustained, will, we doubt not, ensure as full an attendance each evening the piece is represented. The character of Rob Roy was well sustained by Mr. Rayner, who, we regret to say, met with a slight accident in the last scene in the second act. After the capture of Rob Roy, he is strapped to a mounted trooper, but while the escort is proceeding over the mountain pass he makes his escape, and leaps into a water-fall. Having to jump a conside rable distance, unfortunately Mr. Rayner sprained his foot, and was nearly incapacitated from appearing in the last scene. We have rarely witnessed a better Bailie Nicol Jarvie than Mr. Gourlay. The evening's amusement con cluded with the Scenes in the Circle, the brothers Ellis performing their truly wonderful f ea t s as the D ou bl e Troopers; the Milner family (in their Poses Plastiques) with unrivalled acts of horsemanship.—This evening and to morrow the same performances will be repeated, and to those who have a wish to witness novelties in equestri an i sm , gymnastics, and a good play, we should certainly recommend them to visit this popular place of amusement. ADELPHI. This theatre was also crowded to the most intense degree. The pantomime bears a name dear to our young days, when the Arabian Nights' Entertainments formed our handbook of Sinbad the Sailor. Nor are magnificent ideas at once con jured up of valleys of diamonds and loadstone mountains. Shipwrecks and escapes, serpents and winged horses, mon archs, genii, and fairies, at all disappointed in the illusions of the Adelphi. The very name, given in full, is suggestive of oriental wonders—" Sinbad the Sailor and the Vale of Gems, or the Fairy of the Coral Grot." The performance opens with a scene representing the coral palace of Queen Aquarina and her water nymphs. Her Majesty and the nymphs, when the scene opens, are seen asleep. Naubella, her first fairy in waiting, appears, and awakes them from their slumbers, informing them at the same time that the Queen will arrive by express that day. In the midst of the fairy joy at the news, a sea imp suddenly appears through the Marine Telegraph-office, with the message that the .Queen will shortly join them A fairy bal let is performed, at the end of which the Queen Aqua rina arrives with the News of the World. A dialogue here ensues, in which we have hits at all the topics and subjects of the day, not forgetting. the Emperor of Russia and the Turks. Then, as the Fairy :Queens mostly do, she proposes to pro tect young Sinbad the Sailor, who has been wrecked upon the neighbouring shore, and who loves the fair Diamanta, Princess of the island of Gulnare ; but whose island the great Ile-ko-kum-it, king of the golden land, has invaded, and made her prisoner. The Queen sends her water nymphs with Naubella to seek Sinbad, while she herself departs, attended by her fairies and sea imps, to watch the safety of Diamanta. In the second scene we find Sinbad the Sailor in a deep cavern in H e -k o -k um -it' s dominions, having lost his way ; and fancying it a railway tunnel, he does not feel quite at his ease. When he is about to seek his way out, he is obstructed by two enormous serpents, and, on b o ldl y vanquishing them, finds another danger in the appearance of the Guardian Sprite of the Demon of the Valley, but in his distress is timely saved by the appearance of Naubella and the fairies. King He-ko-kum-it enters, attended by his ministers, in a great rage at the discontents of his people. His people want reform ; but he boasts of his last budget and new tariff. However, politics dismissed, we have news that the Princess Diamanta has nearly escaped, by the instrumentality of Sinbad ; but unfortunately they have both been re-captured, and brought before the King. Here we hear again some strong and pun gent jokes upon "the living mariners as they rise," and Diamanta is borne off again to confinement, Sinbad being told by the King that, though a fast youth, he would make him a faster, Sinbad defies him, as sailing under the British flag. We have in good telling rhyme a switch of the British lion's tail and a shake of his mane at invaders, and in defence of the oppressed. Sinbad departs, telling the King and his ministers how the British lion " licks 'em." Sinbad is now upon the world, and in search of the means to save or ran som Diamanta. He falls asleep, and on awaking finds him self in the Vale of Gems—a magnificent scene indeed. He is there told by the fairy Naubella to gather gems (with which the whole vale is studded) and enrich himself. He does so, but is interrupted by the Demon of the Valley calling upon his protecting Imp. A phantom fight here en sues between Sinbad and the sprite, who is aided by other de mons of the valley. Sinbad, being in danger, is again protected by Naubella and fairies ; while the demons of the valley are attacked and defeated by the sea sprites—smart, active little fishes (soles), trident in hand. Sinbad, now enriched, hies to the King, who is in d'monarchical fix, and a ministerial crisis ensues, for the allies of Diamanta are in his seas with belli gerent threat. With war and love perplexed,. he encounters Diamanta. She sues in vain ; he offers marriage, which she refuses. Sinbad entering proffers him the jewels for her freedom, which the King grasping gives to his chancellor of the exchequer, who, like other exchequer chancellors, has a pocket that holds anything and swallows everything. The King informs Sinbad that he will keep the jewels and the lady into the bargain, upon which the fairy Naubella appears, and for his avarice stays his selfish career. His kingdom is lost to him for ever. A magnificent metamorphosis takes place from the palace gardens to the abode of the Fairy Queen, in which the characters are transformed—the King, He-ko-kum-it, to Clown (Herr Teesdale) ; his chancellor, Ben-lam-ba, to Pantaloon ; Sinbad to Harlequin (Mr. C. Brown) ; Diamanta to Columbine (Miss E. Gibbs) ; and the Imp of the Demon of the Valley to Sprite. POLICE COURT —YESTERDAY. ®Monday being kept as a general holiday, the business was confined to hearing "the drunk and disorderly cases," of which there were upwards of two hundred, most of whom were discharged with a caution not to offend again ; while those who had offended before under similar circumstances, were fined 6s, or three days' imprisonment. AMERICA. ARRIVAL OF THE EUROPA. The British and North American royal 0 ; steam-ship Europa, Captain Shannon, arrived. the Mersey last night from New York, with adv' to the 14th inst., being f our d ays l ater than thou previously to hand. The Europa has brought home 65.passenge r ' and 875,842 dollars in specie. The steamer Arctic, from Liverpool, with advil to the 30th of November, a rr i ve d out at New Ye,, at one o'clock p.m. on the 13th inst. During voyage Charles C. Williams, third assistant et r , gineer, while on duty in the engine-room, came P contact with the starboard side lever, and 0 ° instantly killed. The whole of Messrs. Harpers, the eminent pa ir ushers, premises in New York h a d b een d estro le , by fire. The loss is estimated at 1,500,00 e dol s. The Commercial Advertiser sayS:—" No, privat e calamity by fire'of equal magnitude has ever b e fora, occurred in thiS city, or o ne th a t h as crea t e d silo, universal sympathy and reg re t. A n d i n no instand', has such sympathy been s o we ll A eserve d . R es pect' is too tame a word for the feeling with which th e brothers Harper have long been regarded in tbig community, both as a commercial firm and as indi' vidual gentlemen." Full details will be found il t another column. There had been very little business done in CO; gress beyond the organisation of committees and preliminary matters. In the House of RepresentN, tives a variety of resolutions • had been submitted in favor of the construction, by government, ofi l Pacific railroad, but they had all been voted to "11V on the table." The Daily Times says the votes hr dicate unmistakeably the determination of the do' minant democracy to take ground against the 6' tension of government aid to that great work, in ail form. In the Senate, a bill had been passed taking away from the secretary of the treasury, and v est' ing in the president of the senate, the appoint' merit of the assistant secretary of the treasury' In the Senate, also, a bill had been introduced for the establishment, as soon as practicable, of d line of steamers to ply between San Francisco, the Sandwich Islands, and ports iu China. Senator Adams, of Miss., had introduced a bill in favor are' clueing and graduating the price of public lands. General Cass had introduced a resolution calling upon the President to communicate all corresnon' deuce, if any, between the British government and the United States, i n re l a ti on to t h e treaty o', Washington, which was agreed to with some amend' ments. There had been a disagreement between secre tary Guthrie and senatorGwin, at the treasury de' partment. The secretary is charged with treating the senator very rudely. A personal encounter was likely to grow out of it, but mutual fi lends are tur derstood to have provided for an amicable settle . ment. The steam-ship City of Glasgow sailed fora Philadelphia, for Liverpool, on the 10th December , with 210 passengers, and 100,000 dollars in specie. A telegraphic dispatch, dated at Halifax, 12 0 instant, states that the Humboldt still held toge, ther, but the wind th en was f rom the east, an d that there was no possibility of saving her. The cargo was getting out with difficulty. Her ster° was all under water on the larboard side, as far as the wheelhouse. The engine is very little abol the water at low tide ; th e cargo f orward was all under water. The steamer Marion, from New York' arrived on the afternoon of the 10th, and was re ly dering assistance. A later dispatch received from 2,lortimer Livingston, E sq ., a t H a lif ax, states t hat the ship was fast bre a ki ng up, an d would i n au probability soon go to pieces. Only about 200 tons of the cargo will be saved out of the 45 0 e whichwas on board when she left Havre. r e Halifax Chronicle attributes the loss of th i d vessel to the ignorance of th e p erson w h o attemptet to pilot her into the harbour, and intimates tt' o he was not an au th or i se d p i lot. It says : " T b e r never was a m ore fl agrant case. A fisherman o pears on the deck o f a s t eams hi p, which, with h,e,". cargo, is valued at 800 , 000 d o ll ars. He represeo; himself to be a pilot, and on being asked for ) i g certificate, states that he has left it in his boot v at home. Confidi n g i n hi s statement, and 1 0 rally anxious to secure for their passengers re, and refreshment s i n a f r i en dl y port, the others give him charge of the ship. Hiner contrary to their iiidtvrr_E%s ct .e""117-"Mi() 71 s l i E • t a' f eel;V moments she strikes upon the Sisters, in his stupid ignorance, and ' d the is s e n p o ers r e e v so e u re e s for squandering and waste of an enormous amount capital. To punish that pilot, then, ought to Dinfrightful e thatthe' '° the character and prosperity of this fine seaportc The emigrant ship s th a t h a d arrived at Ned York had generally reported good health an l °. lll ' the passengers during the voyage. The Vandaha,' from Liverpool, re p or t s ,th a t h er l ate comman do Captain Smith, died on the 12th of Novembe r The barque Bremen New York packet, from Haw; burg, had nine death s a mong h er passengers. The ship Johann, from LiVe r p oo l, l os t f our out of ht) The ship Connecticut, Captain Williams, from H a vre , lost twenty of her steerage p assengers during tt.';', passage. Captain Willia ms l e ft H avre on the OP of November, and not a death occurred until the 15th, and none after the Ist of December. The Connecticut had 600 passengers. By the arrival of the steamers George Law and Star of the I Vest, Californian advices and mails 0 ' the 16th Nov. had been received. The George Lag', brought 887,666 dolla rs i n spec i e, an d the Star 0 . 1 the West 1,558,293 dollars. There have been several fires in different por" tions of San Francisco, since the departure of the last steamer, but the loss in each instance was no t heavy—San Francisco, Sonora, Stockton, Downie' ville, and Sacramento, have all suffered. F r om the mines, the news is highly encouraging, a n d the miners in many of the localities are doing better than ever. A massive lump of gold, weighing eleven pounds, had been found. Nothing further has transpired regarding the Sonora expedition , and no further movements in that direction ar e reported. An earthquake had occurred in Hurl' boldt Bay, but no serious damage ensued. The, San Francisco pape r s recor d more t h an the usual number of murders. The health of California was generally good, and the weather favorable. In the markets the transactions were rather more , brisk, but the p r i ces o f near l y all descriptions o f L produce ruled low. A company h as been form ed for the building of a railroad between Sacrament o and Nevada, a large portion of the 'Stock has been taken, and but little doubt is entertained that the work will be speedily completed, ,A private cote' pany has been formed in the city of San Francisco , with a capital of ten millions of dollars, for the par pose of establishing a line of steamers between that port and China. Mr. - Sohn H. Scranton, f i citizen of San F r a nc i sco , i s a b out to open a line o 'r . steam communication between that port and Gtol.", auras, in the Gulf of C a lif orn i a. The steamer Fremont will be the pioneer of the line. I n add'" tion to this, Captain Thomas Wright has organises a company for the pu r p ose of establishing- a line ° steamers between the ports of Guatemala, 1 10r1 " duras, Nicaragua, Co s t a Ri ca, and Panama. ~, line will be opened about the Ist of Decemb er next. The populati on o f California has increase" but slowly this year. From the Ist of January the Ist of November, the arrivals by sea exceede d the departures by only 6,781, which, added t o th: overland immigrati on ,_ w ill ma k e the increa s during that period amount to only 21,000 souls. From Panama we have dates to the 29th l`r° f ,; The steamer John L. St e ph ens arrived there the 28th, having made the passage from San Fra n ' cisco in 11 days 14 hours, including three hout d spent in landing the mails from San Diego, a n ds some minor detentio ns . Th e G o ld en Gate '°'s going into San Fra nc i sco as - t h e J o h n L. Stepben. was leaving the po r t on th e 16th of No-vembei• The Uncle Sam a n d th e Ni caragua steam ed had not arrived. Th e s t eams hi p Calfornia, tof San Francisco, was passed on the 24th. The P r ,f visional legislature of Panama h a d enacted a n , ; s f, passenger law, to take effect o n t h e Ist of janild;'o T . enacting that passenger vessels contribution of per , shall be taxed D / if we understand the mattercent. of th e ne t gain., it amounts in fa l 3 an imposition of a fixed t ax of one dollar one'ad passenger Children under ten years old, a te d workmen on the Panama railroad are exela from the provisions of the law. 1 ° 0 The British st eam - s hi p Bogota arrived at PenV4l' on the 20th of November, with advices from Tile paraiso to Oct. 21, and Callao to Nov. 11. steamer had on board $400,000 in specie. T h . , e p - ii t • ‘?; f from Pe ru i s important, A Lima corresponu— the Panama Herald says :—Domingo EEO ceivo re po Sha t lost don the lia. (la ) for Or, IVi lSii Fa