Northern Times. — Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1859-10-15 00:00:00

OCTOBER 15, 159. In that Shire-hall of Wakefield ? No wonder that Mr: BRIGHT manifested such keen resent ment at the censorious doggedness of Mr. ROE BUCK, who insisted on the necessity of a Corn- Mission. Would it have been believed, that a meek and stedfast follower of Mr. BRIGHT should have been actually guilty of the worst offences of t he "selfish four hundred ; " of those very Mmes for the which . they now rest under 11Ir. BRIGHT'S final sentence, and for the which Mr. UATriAm is to join in their punishment and overthrow ? Convict one of the family of BRIGHT of using improper influence and coercion! It is too true. Mr. LEATHAM—who told it by degrees, and as if every word were a drop of blood from nearest his heart—Mr. LEA TIIAM had to confess to his having in several instances withdrawn his custom from tradesmen, Who had done him the marked indignity of with holding from him their votes ! The lowly but once virtuous family of BRIGHT is henceforth stained with the lordly vices of the aristocracy ; awl, judging from the ill-concealed vanity of its , c hef, we should think would now hold up its head and cast in its lot with the ruling class. T here was but one thing necessary to complete th e equality so much vaunted at Huddersfield. Mr. BRIGHT had already all the wit, all the beauty, all the Physical strength, all the refined and inex pressible tone, all the learning, and all the genius °f the aristo crac y. H e ca n now boast that a BR IGHT can also withhold his patronage with as 1111 ' 0 1 arrogance, and resent the insult of a tradesman pretending to have a will of his own i th as much sever i ty an d d ec i s i on , a s the proudest x °l ' m " , of them all. Yet we a re gett i ng to p i ty th ese d e tected char latans.e Surely th ey h ave b ee n tortured long e li ° ugh. They h ave b een s t re t c h e d upon the rack f this rough Commission until almost the last g ~ o f self-respe c t s t r i ps off. Cannot the man es of Vakefield' unseated and humiliated cand idate be ` Row left Ito rest ? Cannot the family of BRIGHT f or the atio residue of a par liamentary recess be v, ed . 'sleep in peace? -LO j114)1/Ica nottAm's opening address to the Social _Spence have r ,;,. ~ Association, the other day, appears to v wd e i. ` e ' a good deal of remark. Of course, Ila ' - V e t upon which that noble and learned Lord' s „4.-.1 "Ltents are brought to bear, is sure to be made interesting, however barren it ;might be in 41ny other hands. Indeed, it is as surprising as it i 8 gratifying t o see t h e oc t ogen a r ian, with all the Thn -Le ntal fire and energy of earlier days, yet tem "Pered 1,....y age and moderated 133 experience, ap -I)l3ring himself t o the social amelioration of the 1, ' rea tlamily of mankind, of which, in the ordi rtarY'e°urse of nature, he cannotilong continue a Th einbe r• He inaugurates his address by remark g,in th e words of L or d B ACON, l ong ago , th a t ‘P IN)PosaI has wings, One•is apt to be disappointed that even well - laid Plans a re se sl pp fulfilled, and that the evils rw hi'eh thty are gradually re intended to correct are only very moved by th e m. Net even though 933 ' this our e xpectations are disappointed, it is uot.without some advantage and one remark tf Lord linotTGßAm's i s es p ec ially commendable lo`the consideration and reflection©f those whose warm th of disposition, an d impulsive temper athnient, may lead th em t o see k t o r eform every comes under their;review at once ---nan ' e lY, that "reasonable men are satisfied wi th athe postponement af the thing they so : "°u slY desire, by the reflection that all “ -411 *, to be safe, must be gradual, and to be :an i Th __ , - "provem en t must be the result of expe rteuce.l t h e teacher,but sovereign c0r ,,,, great "n r , Which not only =lst preside over the o r ,„ '' ---- ` l4 ° ll of our plans, but guide ~ us in their "‘ tr " ,, e : ntiB n." Then, after reviewing the indirect a w e d - w hich this Social Science Association has z -' even upon foreign countries, .where, it ,L lPear s , ita operations are watched with careful mention, .more particularly is Russia;; and ad virtt lug t o the vo l um i nous correspon d ence it h as 80ciet1es a b road ; his Lordship Proceeded to 121 4 11 tattle so rae most p er ti nen t remar k s orittli Sani stlaws iintroduced into Parliament .by Lord Arcl Estuitr. test' me + • oi ,, - nony of one of such exten§ive-alitain t -I * 'and of such matured experience, as Lord 1: 1 7" 41 NI, deser ves t o b e rece i ve d with -the ut thl4‘ C4ll3l3idOrEttioll ; and that which he bears to e 4stacter ;and condition of the worltiag t oci aB3" 4 mgt salient, and most seasonable. Only justl this ln_ h -. , and too correctly, does he say , ctf ``t al,...4e;l nne reus and important body, that "if not r ~ perni Itesetting sin, certainly their =oat "in ,„ e°llB failings, are improvidence and ~ trnitt e ranee ; :and as there can be no ~ th ea ter evil than what proceed from 'r em sou rces , it is fortunate that a ``po s e ' Y ca n be applied, certainly to mitigate, two sibly evils„ e ven to eff ec t an a b so l u t e cure ." These skatei, t hen, ther e can b e no d ou bt, are intl.- ~ 04 , 3" e°llllected together. " The great problem 1 ,,,, s °cittl ee onom ~ • • well said by Mr. - "nix t , Y, it is 4 ' Wovi r; ` - ' l -ARKE in 1857, " is, how to help the --...in,„, LI own moil CiaSS eS to keep themselves with their notion Pt eY," tud----to instil into them provident --, 'tab' to enable them to acquire provident "8. ?en nY 13 k have among other expedients, be en ejita an 8, . turi o , ~,_, , bushed; and in populous manu fac the p wui n Lriets have been found to work well : of bein 3' has been saved and deposited, instead ari d, alt g wasted and dissipated at the gin-shop ; c h "gb. the sum is not frequently allowed OD 'r em _ . a.in long ev e " in hand, yet something is gained, "if the visit to the public-house is only post poned' The next period of return may be nior e protracted ; and thus, it is to be hoped, a good habit ,has been substituted for an evil one, even alt hough its practice may have been of short dura licm. The present Rector of Warrington, the Rev. WILLIAM QUEKETT, whilst one of the London Clergy, successfully established a Penny Bank in his parochial district of Christ Church, Watney street, among a population the most improvident and intemperate in the metropolis. And this is a remedy heartily accepted and approved of by Lord BROUGHAM, as eminently calculated to, en gender thrift among the industrial classes. Now, what remedy is there for the other great and too universal social ill, which as a plague spot is consuming the very vitals of society ? What can be done to arrest the excessive predilection for ardent spirits among the people ? It is the source of crime and of poverty—of the latter it must of necessity be, since want ever follows in the wake of waste. Education, as generally understood, is only a palliative,—it does not effect a cure. " There cannot," says Lord BROUGHAM, "be a greater fallacy than to set " its effect in repressing crime against the " habit of intemperance ; and it is a dangerous " fallacy for men to rely upon the improvement " in character, and its effect in controlling the passions, as sufficient to counteract the direct " tendency of intemperance, answering the call " for repressive measures by bidding us trust "to education. Intemperance attacks even " persons of cultivated minds; spreads havoc " widely- among the multitudes of our inferior " orders ; and fills our workhouses and our gaols." And what, then, can Social Science do for so subtle, so strong, often so irresistible a propensity as this ? What can any secular and scientific means of repression do? Lord BROUGHAM seems to think that the Maine Law may be effectual, and points to the United States. But it is a delusion to suppose that, either there or anywhere else, that expedient has anything but a precarious and a temporary effect. No : it is not moral means alone that can suppress the vice of intemperance. The propensity to it must be overcome ; and for this the aid of diviner influences must be sought, than Social Science can ever suggest or appropriate. It is " out of the heart" that the evil arises; and it is religious, not moral or social means, by which the heart can be changed. There is no sound or reliable theory of moral or social duty that has not religion as its vital element,—an element, however, which too many of our Social Science professors are •apt to ignore ; thus asserting an all-sufficiency that of itself is utterly insufficient, and trusting to human where only a divine operation can ever 'be fully available. Wisdom," it has been observed, "is "oftentimes nearer when we stoop than when "we soar." Yet how common is it for science,— " philosophy, falsely so-called,"—to habitually disdain the humbler and holier, and adopt only the prouder and more pretentious expellent ! NOTES OF THE DAY. There are symptoms at length of something being shortly 'done to remove the exciting uncertainty, in so far at least as grance is concerned, crr the Italian difficulty. The Trench Emperor's return to his capital, and his holding a Cabinet Council at St. Cloud, may not unnatnrallyle regarded as indications of something decisive; particulurily after what has merrily passed between the Emperor and some of the representatives of other Powers at Biarritz. The report of -.an approach ing visit to London of Prince Napoleon, and the idea that it pis connected with the settlement-of the Italian question, may also'le considered as indicative of some active measures being about to be adopted. What these 'measures wil be, can scarcely betonjectured at present,'but , thereiis only too much reasew to apprehend, that they .may im'dlve a renewal Gf hostilities with Austria. The nitramontane party in France has lad its alarms for the Popedom excited anew by the recent reply of the Emperor rto the Cablinal Archbishop of Bordeaux. Not only that party in ,the Church, but the French clergy gentrally,:e.re strongly opposed to any diniinution of the Pope's temporal power. And yet, not , only will that power be tliniinished, but it may not improbably fall away altogether .when:the French Emperor carries into effect his dedlara!ion 41 removing his troops from Rome, and leavingrthe Papal ?government to defend itself. It is true, that AustrianFloyonets may be called to supply the place ofthe Frenoh. But this would .only lead to fur tiler eomplieutions and misunderstandings,—nay, even to making the boly,eity,iiiself au Imperial battle-field. The Election Cominisions continue to disclose the working of that 'iniquitous system of bribery and cor ruption, which aot only demoralises the constituency, but, in fart, is the wagon of many false retiurns to the House of Commons--false,iinasmuch as they are effected, not by the free ;votes of :the electors, but byfflotes cor ruptly obtained for money or money's worth, and there fore by an influenee itself illegitimate and infamous. Both Inquiries have brought home to large bodica of the two constituencies the •erime , of bribery. Whatoo wise, then, as well as proper, in , such a case, as that all the parties implicated should be .:deprived of rights .which they have so clearly forfeited , ? To disfranchise a owhole borough, because a portion of the electors have yielded to bribery, is to punish the innocent with the guilty. But to disqualify those who have been proved guilty of anything so criminal as that ,of accepting bribes for heir votes, ought, on every principle of justice, to tbe disfranchised. Let us hope that something of this ;kiwi will be among the results of these Commissiose. THE MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS. As the period for electing the local legislators for the different wards approaches, the publie anxiety on this subject naturally increases. A general feeling, it may easily be premised, exists among all classes of electors to secure a renewal of the services of those gentlemen whose past conduct merits the approbation of the con stituencies whom they represent. Conspicuous among the instances which might easily be adduced in illustra tion of this feeling, is that of St. Peter's Ward. Here Mr. James Holme has laboured assiduously to pro mote the interests of the ward, and to keep those interests in unison with the general welfare of the "good old town." Much surprise, therefore, has been felt and expressed among the electors of the Ward at finding a gentleman put forward as a candidate to repre sent them in the Council on the strength of an alleged intention of Mr. Holme to retire from office. We have unquestionable testimony that such an intention on the part of Mr. Holme was never entertained, and certainly if in the exigencies of most laborious avocations he may have sighed for the ease and quiet of domestic retire ment, he has never on any occasion given such a desire publicity. On the contrary, the electors believed that the story of his retirement was a " cunningly devised fable," and consequently abstained from offering any formal solicitation of a continuance of that NORTHERN DAILY TIMES. connection, of the severance of N;hich they had never dreamed. Startled, however, by the singular represen tations made by the party who have pushed forward an opponent to Mr. Holme, they have placed themselves in communication with that gentleman, and there now does not remain the slightest doubt that he will again place himself in the hands sf the constituency. A similar and equally idle rumour was circulated with respect to Mr. Alexander Shand in Great George Ward, which al.s6 resulted in the obtrusion of a gentleman on the notice of the electors, who, under other circumstances, would most probably have remained, for some time at least, in that honourable privacy which he is so well qualified to adora. In Pitt-street Ward a similar game for' supplanting a tried and highly appreciated representative, in the person of Mr. W. P. Jeffreys, by Mr. Steele, has been got up. The speculators in this, however, as in many other attempts to play " beggar my neighbour," do not appear likely to " take much by their motion." The attempt to unseat Mr. Shimmin, in Vauxhall "Ward, meets with little favour in the eyes of the electors; and no doubt is now entertained that, on the Ist November, Mr. Cearns will receive a polite inti mation that " his services are not required." So also, we have no doubt, will Mr. Stitt be told by the electors of Everton and Kirkdale, notwithstanding the opinion expressed b 3 a contemporary, that he will " walk the course." Scotland Ward, as yet, appears to be unde cided, but Mr. Woodruff does not believe in the sta bility of the calm which pervades the atmosphere of that district, an opposition—and a strong one, too—as he well knows, is well forward in the electioneering ranks of Vauxhall. In Castle-street Ward, the electors, tired of the see-saw platitudes of Mr. Steains, hare resolved to secure their own municipal interests by saying quits with the last-named gentleman, and they having so determined, have selected Mr. Woodburn as one calcu lated to watch over and promote their interests, and to the latter gentleman they have pledged their honour that he shall be returned. Judging by present appear ances, few of the other wards will be contested, but on this subject it would be premature to offer an opinion. THE LATEST NEWS. FRANCE. PARIS, October 14. The Pays of this eveninc , says :—The Court will go to Compiegne on the Ist' of November. It is asserted that during the sojourn of the Emperor and Empress there, the Emperor of Austria will pay a visit to their Majesties. MARSEILLES, October 14. Advices have been received from Rome to the 11th instant. The Sardinian Ambassador, M. de Minerva, had left on Sunday, passing through a compact crowd, which remained silent, but ex changed with him repeated salutations. French and Pontifical gendarmes were placed on his line of road. The Duke of Grammont had been re ceived by the Pope in a private audience, which lasted one hour and a half. He also dined with the Pope and Cardinal Antonelli on Sunday. His Holiness leaves, on Thursday, for Porto Anzio. One of the sinister rumours circulated ,on the Paris Bourse, yesterday, referred to an angry discussion between the Admiral commanding the French fleet of Morocco and the Governor of Gibraltar. The French fleet, it was said, had taken up a position too near the English fortress, and the Admiral refused to comply with the Governor's request to move further off. The Paiis correspondent of Le Nord is in formed that the French troops are to evacuate Rome on the last day of the present year. The idea of occupying Parma, by Sardinian troops, has been abandoned. The report that France requires Piedmont to pay an indemnity for the expenses of the late war, is 'everywhere disbelieved. The Eiiquator of the American Consul at Leg horn has 'been withdrawn, on accomnt of his hav ing engaged in political intrigues. An explanatory despatch has been sent to Pre sident Buchanan by the Florentine Cabinet. It is said the clerical party in France intend to render the present agitation more formidable, by an attempt to bring under its influence the entire body of :the priesthood. The Emperor has selected near Bordeaux the site fora new port, capable of affording anchorage to 30 sail-of-the-line, and 100 corvettes. The fail on the Paris Bourse was produced'by a number of alarming rumours, .relating chiefly to the affairs of Rome, to Morocco, and the Zurich Conferences. The correspondent uf the Times says some of the rumours prevalent are not worth noting itlown. It is true, however, that .the French Ambassador at Vienna has arrived .at Paris, and that the Sardinian Miiister for Foreign Affairs ;is expected on Friday.. The Archbishop of Tours has issued a pastoral, , ef which the fol lowing iisan extract :—"lt must not be said that - France, which vanquished Austria by force of arms on rthe field of battle, has been compelled to yield on the diplomatic arena by the vulgar wiles .so easily seen through. Of that small State, .called Piedmont, our firmest trust rests upon the 'sentiment which the Emperor professes for the Holy Father." This pastoral was issued before the Emperor's speech at Bordeaux. The French troops assembled for operations against Morocco are estimated at 1-8,000 infantry, 3,000 to -4,000 cavalry, with artillery. The ad vance was;to take place on the uotli instant. The first tribe -that will be eneonntexed can bring 20,000 eonabatants into the field. 'THE FRENCH FUNDB. PARIS, October 14. 12.5 PAL—The contradiction given to the various rumours in circulation yesterday, has caused the Bourse to open at a considerable reco very. Renter are quoted 69.45. 3.40 P.M.-Rentes, after declining to 69.35, closed at 69.40—an improvement or nearly since yesterday. ITALY. FLORENCE, October 11. The Grand Duke has written to his partisans, to abstain from every attempt in favour of the re-establishment of kis dynasty. The Provisional :Government has dkeinished the tax on salt. The Banking Hooke of Noseda and Barocco, at Milan, has subscribed 10,000 francs towards Ga ribaldi's fund for purchasing muskets. AUSTRIA. VIENNA, OCt. 14. An official notice has been given that the reserve military corps, which had been drawn for service during the war ' will be dismissed, and that the tax exempting Curbans from military duty will be re-instituted. INDIA AND CHINA. TRIESTE, October 14. The Austrian Lloyd's steamer just arrived brings the following advices CALCUTTA, Sept. 9. Feroz Schah had made an attack upon the Mundilaisar station in Central India, and effected the release of 700 prisoners. Captain Howe's political agent there was killed on that occasion. HONG KONG, 24th August. The Russian steamer America, having on board M. de Mouraviefr and several engineer officers, had arrived on the 14th July at Pehtanz, coming from Hakodadi. Two engineers proceeded on the 22nd July to Pekin to make preparations for the telegraphic line from that place to the Rus sian territory. CALCUTTA, Sept. 9.—lmports have declined. Exports moderate ; prices unaltered. Freights better. Exchange on London, 2s. 2-Z-d. MADRAS; Sept. 13.—Exchange on London, 2s. id. to 2s. Ltd. HONG KoNG, Aug. 24.—Freights unaltered. Exchange on London, 4s. 11d. to 4s. 1 lid. CANTON.—Exports have risen. Imports quiet. SHANGHAI, Aug. 16.—Silk animated. Tea limited. Exchange on London, Gs. 61-d. to 6s. Thd. Freights for tea, £2 10s. to £3 10s. ; for silk, £4.105. to £6. AUSTRALIAN AND BOMBAY MAIL. The Indus, with the heavy portion ,of the Australian and Bombay mail, arrived at South ampton this morning. The following appeared in a portion of our im pression of yesterday : PARMA. [REUTER'S TELEGRAM.] PARMA, Oct. 13.—The national guard and all classes of the townspeople, are signing an address of thanks and adhesion to the Dictator Farini, for the energetic measures he has recently taken. The conscription has ended very well, only two cases of non-compliance having occurred, and these in the province of Piacenza. FRANCE. [REUTER'S TELEGRAM.] PARIS, Friday, Oct. 14.—The Moniteur, of this morning, contains the usual monthly return of the Bank of France, which shows the results, as compared with the September account. Decreased cash, 511 millions. Treasury balance, 181 millions. Increased bills dis counted, not yet due, 311 millions. Advances 45 millions. Bank notes, 1.4 millions. Current account, 9 3-5 millions. The Moniteur also publishes a decree extending the powers and spheres of action of the Prefect of the Seine. The Constitutionnel publishes an article, signed by Secretary Boniface, stating that the only question to be settled at Zurich is the Lombard debt. The contracting Powers being agreed on all other points, the early sig nature of the treaty is expected, and the questions not settled at the Conference will be submitted to a Con gress, the assembling of which all the European Powers are agreed upon. THE CONGRESS. The Post received the following despatch dated Paris, Thursday evening, 8.45 p.m. :—The Congress which is to follow the Conference at Zurich has been convened. All the Great Powers, including England, will be represented. SIR JOHN PAKINGTON ON CHINA. Sir John Pakington, in a speech at the Worcester shire agricultural meeting, referred to the disaster on the Peiho. He said that whatever might have been the cause of the great and unfortunate disaster, whether or not mistakes had been committed, and, if so, by whom, however that might be, he hoped the British public would consider these as matters of comparatively no im portance ; and he hoped that instead of our policy with respect to China being, as heretofore, the sub ject of party struggles, all parties and the great mass of the British public would be of opinion that any defeat of British arms was a thing which must be redressed. We could not afford to have our prestige impaired nor our honour doubted, and he believed that the general feeling of the public would be, that this unfortunate re verse must in some way or other be redressed. AMERICA. By way of Southampton, we have received New York papers to the Ist instant ; but there is nothing in them of any political importance. There had been in New York what the Herald calls an " uprising of the monied democracy, against Sewardism and the Rowdyism of Taw many and Wozart Halls." It is remarked that hitherto " Conservative men of worth, standing, and responsibility in the community, are at a loss to know how to act. Councils have consequently been divided, and apathy and inaction have been - the result. The treachery, villany, violence, and scenes of disorder which have rapidly succeeded one another within a few weeks, and, finally, the base attempt to procure a moneyed endorsement to them all of the most order-loving and high minded gentlemen of the democratic party in this city, have caused, however, a galvanic bound in the right direction, from which the most practi cal, permanent, and happy results may be augured." The right direction here indicated, is that towards a point, at which what is called " the evil system of misrule, terrorism, and brutality, that characterises both the (actions" is to be put down. This is all preliminary to the approaching elections. A tremendous explosion of a steam boiler at one of the hotels in New York, called the Girard House, had occurred, killing a workman named John O'Connor, and severely injuring John Collins, the fireman, and two other men. The walls, flooring and contents of the rooms in the vicinity of the boiler were entirely-demolished; and had the explosion occurred an hour later in the day, the loss of life would have been con siderable. Late accounts front Mexico confirm the report of the defeat of the Liberals under General De gollado, at Leon, by General Woll. Miramon had revived the decree prohibiting foreigners en tering the country with arms, under pain of death. It is reported that Alvarez is preparing :to march upon the capital with a large force. The New York Herald gives the Following . abstract of the principal markets :—The Cotton Market was about 1-c. easier yesterday, while the ,sales embraced about 1,200 bales. The Flour Market was heavy, and fell back from se. to 10c., and in some cases 15e. per barrel, thus losing pretty much the advance of the previous day, while the sales were also less in amount. Among the transactions, however, were some taken for export. Wheat continued firm for the higher grades, with purchases for export, while common and inferior qualities were dull. LOCAL INTELLIGENCE. THE SILLOTH.—This fine steamer, which ran ashore near Formby, on Wednesday night, has been cot off, and towed tip by the tug-boat Fury. There is not much, if any, damage done to her. At the Theatre-Royal, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Mathews commence an engagement on Monday night, which is to be for six nights only. In the course of this brief engagement, these two celebrated comedians will sustain favourite characters, in dramas of the most tried popu larity. COLLEGIATE INSTITUTION.—Two pupils of this insti tution, Mr. J. C. Brown and Mr. J. F. Rounthwaite, both of this towit, have just been elected, in open com petition, to Sizarships at St. John's College, Cambridge. In the Royal Amphitheatre, Mr. Svnnbourne, who has been playing with much success during the present week, will continue his performances for another week. To-night, he appears as Ingo ; and on the different nights of next week he will appear in a large round of favourite characters, as will be seen in our advertising columns. SUDDEN DEATH AT BIRKENHEAD.-011 Wednesday night, Ellis Roberts, a little girl residing at 74, Beck with-street, was seized with convulsions, which continued to increase in violence towards morning. Her anxious father alarmed at her dangerous condition, went in person to request the immediate attendance of Dr. Edgar; and, notwithstanding his offering a fee, in answer to the father's entreaties, he replied that he would not leave his bed for love or money. The father returned home, and his daughter died soon after. An inquest was held y este rday, when the jury found that deceased died from natural causes, accompanying their verdict with a strong censure on the onduct of the surgeon. COUNTY REVISION.—The revision of the list of voters for the county. commenced yesterday, in the Sessions' House, Chapel-street, before Mr. W. B. Brett, revising barrister. There was no feature in the pro ceedings deserving of special notice. FATAL EFFECTS OF DRUNRENNESS.—WiIIiam Boyon, a pensioner from the 58th Regiment of Foot, died on Thursday, from the effects of excessive drinking. He received his pension on Monday, and immediately took one of his drunken fits, which continued till Thursday, when he died. At the inquest held yesterday, a verdict accordingly was returned. - VENISON.—The finest haunch of venison we have seen dressed at any public dining-rooms this season, was at Mr. Ross's Eldon Dining Rooms, South John-street, yesterday. The respectable frequenters of that house, passed merited compliments on the worthy catera ; and at the earnest solicitation of many first-class customers, Mr. Ross will, this day, have the fellow haunch cooked for dinner, so a real treat may be expected. CHRISTY'S MINSTRELS, rt will be seen by their advertisement, are about to leave Liverpool,—at least for a season. To-day they give a mid-day performance in Clayton Hall; and they will also perform in the same hall this evening, as well as during the even- ins of next week. fIIE AMERICAN MAILS. The British and North American Royal Mail steamer Persia, Captain Judkins, sails for New York direct to-day, carrying out mails and passengers. The box at the Post-office will close at 9.45 a.m. ; but the Receiving-house on the Landing stage will be open for the reception of letters and news papers till 10.30 a.m., on the payment of a late fee of 6d. PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY.—The season is about to open, under the auspices of this society, on the 7th proximo, by a grand concert, in which the Stabat Mater of Rossini will be a leading feature, added to the admi rable singing of Mad'll3 Tit:, -c and Signor Giuglini, who are both engaged for the occasw, Scnoor, TREAT.—On Thursday last, the of the Corporation South Schools were taken to-Wavertree park, for the purpose of witnessing the ascent of three large and beautiful balloons, provided by the kindness of Councillor Wagstaff, who was present on the occasion. The weather being extremely favourable, tho balloons, which were let off at various intervals, ascended to an immense height, amidst the loud acclamations of the children. HENGLER'S CIRQUE VARIETE, which was opened for the season last Saturday evening, in Dale-street, will be open each evening next week. The troupe is, in all respects, an admirable one ; and the studs, with their gay caparisons, together with the rich dresses and other decorations, confer an air of splendour on the general spectacles produced at this establishment, the perform ances in which are exceedingly popular, and deservedly admired. NATIONAL LIFEBOAT INSTITUTION.—MrS. Hannah Chadwick, the relict of the late Mr. James Chadwick, of Grosvenor Wharf, on the Thames, has presented to this institution £lOO. We regret to learn that the de mands on the limited funds of this philanthropic and national institution are at the present time very heavy, and that its committee will soon be compelled, if the public do not extend to it their kind support, to encroach on the small capital of the society's legacies. GRAND CONCERT IN ST. GEORGE'S HALL. -On Tucslay evening, a grand concert is to be given in this Hall, on which occasion Mr. Henry Croft will sing several popular songs ; the veteran Henry Phillips will also grace this concert, with some of his best songs. Besides the, two named, other artistes of celebrity will also be present, and take part in the proceedings. The additional artistes referred to are, as will be seen in our advertising columns, Miss F. E. Grosvenor, and the sisters Florence and Alice. _ _ _ FIRE ESCAPES.—A considerable number of people assembled in St. James-street, yesterday, to witness some experiments that were to be made with fire escapes, from the warehouse of Messrs. Woodburn and Co. The escapes, which were two in number, were both exceedingly simple,—the first being simply a board, to which ropes were attached, by which the sitter was lowered to the ground. The other one exhibited, however, possessed many permanent advantages, as it being covered in, could transport females and children without any inconvenience. The descent was made from the upper storey of the warehouse, and considerable "fun" was created by the rapid succession of juveniles and others, who availed themselves of this novel mode of descent. SCHOOL-FRIGATE CONWAY AT LIVERPOOL.—Captain C. H. E. Judkins, commanding the British and North American Royal Mail Company's steam-ship Persia, received on his last voyage home, from his passengers (including Mr. Henry Christy, of London, who gave the liberal donation of £5O, and a number of American friends), the sum of £9O, to be applied for the purposes of the school-frtgate. Although the Conway has only been open for the reception of lads since the Ist August last, there are now being educated and trained on board her more than fifty, a number of whom are the sons of commanders of ships belonging to Liverpool, and others, the orphan children of late commanders. The object of the institution is to train a thoroughly respectable class of lads for the sea, giving them at the same time a sound practical education, and, at least, one foreign language. It originated among the merchant captains of Liverpool; and when such men as Captain Judkins, the Commodore of the Cunard fleet, are so impressed with its usefulness, and are so active in its promotion as he has proved himself to be, we have no need, we are assured, to advocate its cause, or to ask all his brother captains to the best of their ability to follow his example.—A vote of thanks has been unanimously passed to Captain Judkins by the committee of manage ment. THE BAZAAR AT ST. GEORGE'S HALL—This scene of attraction displayed even more brilliancy and interest than on the previous day. The attendance of visitors was largely beyond the previous days' display, and numbered 3,680. The receipts were above £l,OOO, and the money received at the doors amounted to £lB4. The total receipts for the three days amount to above £3,000. The bazaar was kept open last night until half-past ten o'clock. The donations received by the Rev. Banister, 'secretary, yesterday, were as follow :—Mrs. Ridley, Seaforth, £10; Mrs. Myers, Crosby-hall, £25 ; J. S. Preston, £25 ; Mr. Archer, £5 ; Mr. L. Rayner, £5. In addition to the above, Mrs. Preston, the Mayoress, received £2O worth of articles from London on behalf of the charity. The imposing scene may now be said to be virtually brought to a close; and the exertions of the ladies at the different stalls, together with those of the committee and secretary, cannot be too highly com mended. In fact, from the commencement, every party interested in this praiseworthy undertaking, never wearied in the good work. What appeared to us par ticularly interesting last night, was the activity and zeal manifested by the numerous young gentlemen who, for the nonce, deigned-to become " gentlemen pedlars," in offering the vast assemblage of visitors the tempting goods offered at the different stalls, and pressing them to buy. The Liver band, under their efficient leader, Mr. Tombs, was an admirable acquisition, in lending liveliness to the proceedings, from first to last. TOXTETH-PARK WORKING MEN'S ASSOCIATION. — The demand which is now springing up . among the working classes, for an increased facility in obtaining knowledge, has led to the formation of a number of working men's mutual improvement associations. One of these associations, under, we believe, the able direc tion of Captain M'Neile, has been established in Tox teth-park, for the benefit of the working men of the neighbourhood. The society gave a tea-party last night, in their schoolroom, Whitfield-street, when there wasav After erynum tea numerous, the e n o y f w w e o i r .e ki a n d g d m re e s n se a d nd by their families. Dr. M‘Neile, who, in a humourous speech, commented on the great conflict that is now going on between the tendency to evil and the tendency to good, in human nature. Societies like the present, he said, were the most benefi cial of anything that had ever yet been tried. Benefici a l both in a moral and social point of view • and he there fore hoped the day would soon come when the present association would require and erect a building, of which they need not be ashamed, exclusively for themselves. T. M. Mackay, Esq., next addressed the meeting, and read some interesting notes of his travels andexpenences in Australia from his private diary. Speaking of the social condition of Victoria, he remarked that, although that colony was not proof against "all the ills that flesh is heir to," it was a curious circumstance that small pox had never yet visited the provinces. With reference to its public buildings, many of them were second to none in the metropolis of England; and the width of the streets and arrangements for sewering, could not but secure for this town, a lasting and progressive greatness. Referring to the price of unskilled labour, he said it was usual for " 'bus-drivers " to make 18s. per day. We might think this an enormous sum, but we must remem ber that, at the same time, he (Mr. Mackay) had seen cabbages sold for Gs. each. Some other g entlemen then addressed the meeting, after whic h, the proceedings A w n ei t •e hem te . rminated by the baud p la y in g the - IN atioual At the Coroner's Court yesterday, an inquest was held on the body of Robert Barber, of No. 1 Court, Fen wick-street. It appears the deceased left home' for school, and while proceeding there he stooped to pick up some beans that lay near a cart, when the cart sud denly moved, severely crushing the boy's legs and body. Verdict, " Accidental death." SOUTHERN HOSPITAL—WeekIy Report, Oct. 12, 1859 . — Admitted—Accidents and urgent cases, 56; medical and surgical cases upon recommendation, 7; total, 63. Discharged—Cured, 5 relieved, 2 ; irre gular, 3 ; died, 0 ; t o t a l , 10. Attending as out-patients, 15 ; remaining in the hospital, 65. Treasurer—James Houghton, Esq. Visitors—S. Hindley and B. Platt, Esqrs. honorary chaplain—Rev. W. Leveson. Physi cian and surgeon for the ensuing week—Dr. Cameron and Mr. Higginson. House surgeons—Mr. John M. Bateson and Mr. C. Pemberton. TILE NOVA SCOTIAN.—The following paragraph ap peared in Lloyd's List , of Thursday night •—" The royal mail screw-steamer Nova Scotian, arrived ' at Liverpool from Montreal, is reported to have run aground 27th of nshho t e h rre e following contradiction of the report. We observe in Lloyd's List, this morning, stating that. he Nova Scotian . had touched the ar h e ahp e p v eatesyeromaus paragraph rhyeae published hn the ground at Three Rivers on her last trip from Mon.. treal to Quebec. We beg to inform you that the rumour is without the slightest foundation, and that the captain. contradicted the report before leaving Quebec." THE LADIES' ANNUAL ASSEMBLING. AT AINTREE.-- On Thursday night, the Ladies' Annual Assembling was. held at the Grand Stand, Aintree. There were about. 170 persons present, consisting principally of the com mittee, who are young men living in the immediate neighbourhood. The Earl of Sefton, who had promised. to attend, with a party from Croxteth, was absent at a shooting party at Colonel Townley's. The ball was kept up with much spirit until about three o'clock in the morning. MEETING OF COTTAGE OWNERS.—.Ii nit, cottage owners of Liverpool was called for half-past seven o'clock last evening at the Clarendon-rooms, but on arriving there the originators of the meeting were told that the room was engaged, and an adjournment to the Common-hall, Hackins'-hey, was necessary. Mr. Jones, of the firm or Jones and Williams, Castle-street, took the chair. In introducing the object of the meeting to those in attendance, he said that they met that even ing for the purpose of protesting against the late arbi trary conduct of the Water Committee, who had suc ceeded in smuggling through the Council a resolution to the effect that the reduction of twenty-five per cent. in the water rates recently allowed to the owners of cottage property, should he rescinded. He concluded by calling upon the gentlemen present to join as one man to stop the arbitrary conduct of the Water Committee, to oppose them on public grounds—for once to be patri otic, and not only to think for themselves, but also to think for the poor tenant. A number of gentle men addressed the meeting, and Mr. Golding pro posed the following resolution :—" That a committee be appointed to prepare a memorial, and act as a deputation to confer with the Water Committee, relative to the recent decision of that committee to dis continue the discount of 25 per cent. previously allowed to cottage owners on compounding for the water rates." In opposition to this resolution, it was contended that the attendance at the meeting was too limited, and that it had not been sufficiently announced throughout the town ; and an amendment to the effect that the meeting be adjourned to Tuesday evening next, at the Common Hall, Hackin's-hey, was carried. PITT-STREET 1Y ARD.—MEETING OF MR. STEEL'S SUPPORTERS.—The friends and supporters of Mr. James Steel, held a meeting yesterday evening, at half-past seven o'clock, in the Vine Hotel. Pitt-street; Mr, Wm. M'Clelland presided upon the occasion. We also noticed Messrs. J. It. Jeffery, J. Rogers, W. Evans, Thomas Bolton, Carson, M'Clelland, Heylock, Graham, Bradford, Lethe, &c. The Chairman, on taking the chair, made a short address suitable for the occasion, after which he introduced Mr. Steel to the meeting. Mr. Steel, on pre senting himself, was very warmly received ; and, after thanking them for the kind reception they had given him, proceeded to descant at great length upon his duties, and the manner in which he would perform them. He was determined, if returned, to prevent every kind of jobbing and unnecessary improvement that would entail. expense. He should support the creation of town-parks and. gardens, whereby the humbler classes would have the op portunity of recreating themselves, and would go into the Council untrammelled and unpledged, to support all useful reforms that might benefit and elevate the people, and promote the prosperty and welfare of the inhabitants of Pitt-street Ward, no matter whether it ori g inated with the most rabid Tory, or the most extravagant Radical. The sanitary condition of the town would be a great object with him, and every matter that had the tendency of increasing their moral and social condition would receive his best attention. If the electors of Pitt-street Ward sent him to the Council Chamber, he would endeavour to do his duty honestly, fearlessly, and faithfully.—Mr. Heylock moved the first resolution, to the effect that Mr.. Steel was a fit and proper person to represent the ward in the Town Council.— Mr. William Evans seconded it.—Mr. J. It. Jeffery replied to the resolution in a lengthy speech. He said there was not a corporation in the United Kingdom, unless Liverpool, where the public were not admitted. If they took his advice, they would put their backs to the door of the Council-chamber, and knock it in ; and then, if they did not get admission, it would be a mystery to him.—Mr. Boulton moved, and Mr. M'Clelland seconded, " That the present meeting pled,,me itself to use their best exertions to secure the return of 111 r. Steel." — The proceedings then terminated. BANKRUPTS, Samuel Alcock and Thomas Alcock, Hatton-garden, London, and Burslem, Staffordshire, china and earthen ware manufacturers. Reuben Amiss, Conduit-street, tailor. James Davis, Leadenhall Market, poulterer. Ernest Charles Jones, Kensington, printer. Thomas H. F. Johnson Brown, Scott's-yard, Cannon street, builder. Thomas Wren, Richmond, Surrey, dealer in boots and shoes. William Barnes and Samuel Pickering, Grace church-street, late of Bethnal-green, boot and shoe manufacturers. Charles Bruce, Stafford, cabinet-maker. Louis Lesser and Jacob Lesser, Tipton, Staffordshire, shoe manufacturers. George Castle Bingham, Nottingham, boot manufac-, turer. Lister Priestley, Heckmondwicke, merchant. Michael Salmon Seely, Lincoln, confectioner. William Harris and William West, Kingston-upon-. Hull, drapers. BANKRUPTCY ANNULLED. James Cutmore, Ware, :Hertfordshire, furniture dealer. Srartiug Anttiligeurt. NEWMARKET SECOND OCTOBER MEETING. FRIDAY. SWEEPSTAKES of 300 sovs. each. T.Y.C. Mr. E. Hall's Seclusion Sir J. Hawley's Madame Eglantine Three ran. HANDICAP 15 sovs. each. D.J. Orcus Parmesan, HANDICAP SWEEPSTAKES 15 sovs. each. T.Y.C. Actceon Dead heat. Pandora Actaeon afterwards walked over. PRENDERGAST STAKES, 50 sovs. each, for two year olds, T. 17 C. Mr. Merry's Thortnandy Mr. T. Parr's Centadina Seven ran. FIFTY POUND PLATE. Hop Merchant Oddfellow Seven ran. SWEEPSTAKES of 10 sovs. each. ......... Five ran. SWEEPSTAKES of 20 sovs. each. ... LATEST BETTING. CAMBRIDGESHIRE. 10 to 1 against North Lincoln. 11 to 1 against Artless. 12 to 1 against Ariadne. 100 to 6 against Honey. 100 to 6 against Volta. 20 to 1 against Oreus (off). 20 to 1 against Mazzini 20 to 1 against Geologie (t). DERBY. 7 to 1 against Umpire. 12 to 1 against Wizard. MATCHES. Sir J. Hawlay's Val beat Lord Glasgo w ' s F lutter colt. The . Duke frPedford's Luff peat Mr. Payne's Rechab. A i l kiey r.e . opperthwltite's Twilight beat Mr. Shelley's Lord Be Ttingl et S vvertha Golden Pippin Fair Maid es'