The Daily Times. — Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1860-09-13 00:00:00

like, at your own risk and peril. But, if - your Goverment finds itself involved in a contest with Austria, I will step in and put a stop to it." Assuming this version of what passed to be cor rect, it is plain' that the famous arrangement. oF Nillafranca is to be classed with the abolished 'treaties of 1815—and that the great obstacle to the entire deliverance of Italy from unconstitu tional government is as good as removed. I may further observe that it is now quite understood that Austria is determined to act solely on the defensive, and thus also allow Sardinia, so long as her troops keep off Venice, to do as she thinks proper. There is, therefore, an end of General Lamoriciere, and of all thoughts on his part of successfully defending the outlying Papal terri tory, the sooner he goes to join the party at - Gaeta, or can induce any other needy Power to accept the offer of his sword, the better. It is a matter of regret to find that General \lermora has been threatened with a had attack of ophthalmia, but a copious blood-letting has Greatly relieved him. The affair of the insult to the French flag at Geneva seems likely to have a pacific termina tion ; but an order which the Emperor has given for the construction of some gunboats at Toulon, is creating rather an uneasy sensation. I hear that. there has recently been a meeting, at Frankfort, between her Majesty the Queen of Holland, the Prince of Wurtemburg, Prince Hesterburg, and Lord Clarendon, who has gone to Wiesbaden for his health. Count d'Apponyi, the minister plenipotentiary of Austria to the Court of St. James, has arrived in Paris, and his mission is spoken of in connection with an agree ment which is said to he on the tapis between Austria, Russia, and England ; but there is really no end of rumours of this kind, as I have so often had reason to remark. The great subject of talk as regards the Imperial progress is the fite given to the Emperor and Empress at the Castle of Barely, near Marseilles, to Which not less than 100,000 invitations had been given. Of course you, by this time, know all about his Majesty's speech (by means of telegraph) in proposing the toast of Marseilles, at the banquet given to him by the Chamber of Commerce. I unders':and that the Emperor's declaration respect ing peace was particularly well received. A letter from the camp at Ch lons mentions that, independently of the tents already estab lished at the camp, and in which the troops are at present lodged almost as snugly as in the garrison barracks, others had been erected, which are at' present used for hospital purposes, but that these in reality are intended for a battalion of ehassem.s d pied, so that accommodation can be provided in case of need, in these united huts, for an entire infantry division. It is generally thought that the camp will be raised towards the end of this month, and in any case by the Ist of October, there will no longer be any one left in the tents. It is also said that a division 0 1 cavalry from Loneulli is about to be sent to t he camp, where it will remain only eight or ten g ays, in order to take part in the last great ti lanuvres. This division will replace the one at present in the camp, and which will take the Place of the other at Loneulli. LATEST NEWS. (BY BRITISH AND IRISH MAGNETIC TELEGRAPH.) INIASSACRE BY LAMORICIERE'S TROOPS AT FOSSOMBRONE. BOLOGNA, Sept. 11. At Fossombrone, the inhabitants in their strug gle for liberty, were vanquished by the over- POwering numbers of the mercenary troops. The la tter, atter their victory, renewed the massacres of Perugia. This news has decided General Cialdini to cross the Pontifical frontier. ADVANCE OF THE SARDINIAN ARMY INTO THE PONTIFICAL STATES.—PRO CLAMATION OF VICTOR EMMANUEL. —THE POPE'S FOREIGN TROOPS. TURIN, Sept. 11. The King received to-day a deputation from the inhabitants of Umbria and the Marches. His Majesty accepted, at their solicitation, the °Ffice of their protector. Orders have been given to the Sardinian troops to enter the above pro linces. The King has addressed the following P r oclamation to the army : " Soldiers—You are about to enter the Marches an d Umbria, in order to •establish civil order in t he towns desolated by misrule, and to give to t he people the liberty of expressing their own '4'ishes. You will not fight against the armies of a ny of the Powers, but will free those unhappy- I talian provinces from the hands of foreign ad venturers who infest them. You do not go to rev enge injuries done to me and Italy, but to 1/ "vent the popular hatred from unloosing itself a gainst the oppressors of the country by your "ample. You will teach the people forgiveness O f offences, and Christian tolerance to the man I%ll ° compared the love of the Italian fatherland t° Islamism. At peace with all the Great Powers, a nd holding myself from any provocation, I in tend to rid Central Italy of one continual trouble a nd discord. I intend to respect the seat of the chief of the Church, to whom I am ever ready to g i ve in accordance with the allied and friendly hwers, all the guarantee of independence and security- which his misguided advisers have in N 'ain hoped to obtain for him, from the fanaticism Of the wicked sect which conspires against my authority, and against the liberties of the nation. " Soldiers—l am accused of ambition. Yes ; I have one ambition, and it is to re-establish the Principles of moral order in Italy, and to preserve Europe from the continual dangers of revolution a nd war." BATTLE BET \VEEN THE SARDINIANS AND THE GERMAN MERCENARIES. — CAPTURE OF PESARO. TURIN, Sept. 12, Evening. The Sardinian troops have attacked and taken Pesaro. 1,200 German soldiers, under the com mand of M gr . Bella, who were shut up in the for tress, have been made prisoners. The losses ;lilstained by Cialdini's troops are triflin g . M gr . 11 a, Who had ordered the sack of the t o w n, has be en bro ug ht t o T ur i n . Th e German garr iso n of ( i'vieto has capitulated to the insurgents. r vT RANCE OF FIFTY THOUSAND SAR -1)INIAN TROOPS INTO THE ROMAN PARIS, Sept. 12. Without waiting a reply from Rome to the I tjtnatuua s en t to Cardinal Antonelli, 25,000 Sa rdinian troops entered Umbria yesterday even and were followed this morning by other : 4400 . It is asserted that the French Govern ment will increase the army of occupation at dill to 10,000 men, and that General Goyon 111 again assume the command. -Patrie says that General Goyon leaves this : er ling for Rome, where he will re-assume the 11 nand of the French troops. Several Powers ha ve Protested against the entry of Sardinian ils e° l 3B into the States of the Church as an attack 11-°4 international rights. General Lamoriciere 13; has concentrated his army at Ancona. The same j i ll e r :' , o - 1 also con t a ins the following : "We believe 'atement to be without any foundation, that ()rd John Russell had declared to the Sardinian GO/ tr .e rrinient that Austria would not quit her t : llti ers, notwithstanding the entry of Sardinian ti : ° P B into th e P o ntifical States." The Presse 8-- -" It i s asser t e d th a t a telegram has been rece ived h ere, s t a ting that the King of Naples v inbarked at Gaeta for Spain." 11.4: SING OF SARDINIA'S INTERVEN. T ION IN THE ROMAN STATES. T ile Globe regards this step as the boldest mea lire yet t a k en by Victor Emmanue l . He enters fo r the first time on a policy of intervention, and ~1 1. ' 3O doi ng he broadly assumes the position of a I : let ator in It a li an affairs. The d uty prescr ib e d th his troopets clearly set forth. They are to rid e e°lllatry of the Algerine General and his adventurers, to establish civil order, and, 4tes t significant of all, to give the people the liberty of expressing their own wishes. The soldiers are told that they will not fight against the armies of any of the Powers; an indication that Victor Emmanuel has come to an understanding with France, and does not anticipate any inter vention on the side of Austria. SARDINIA. TURIN, Sept. 12. Count Cavour has remitted a note to M. Thou venel, explaining the new attitude of Sardinia. The representations made by Russia and Prussia at Turin were very strongly expressed. It is, however; certain that those Powers will take no other step against the entry of Sardinian troops into the States of the Church. FRANCE, PARIS, Sept. 12. The Moniteur of to-day notices the reception of the Emperor and Empress at Toulon and their departure for Nice. The Constdutiwinel says, that. Baron Brenier's mission at Naples will only terminate when King Francis shall have quitted his state. THE FRENCH FUNDS, PARIS, Sept. 12, 3.30 p.m. The Bourse has been flat. The final quotation of Rentes was 67f. 85e., or 13e. lower than yesterday. RUSSIA. Sr. PETF.RSRITRCi, Sept. 3. A French Cabinet courier has arrived, who is said to be the bearer of an autograph letter from Emperor Napoleon to the Emperor Alexander. ROME. ROME, Sept. 4. The Court, of Rome on receiving Count Cavour's ultimatum respecting the foreign troops appealed to France. The reply was, that France would defend Rome and its suburbs but no more. INTERVIEW BETWEEN THE CZAR, THE EMPEROR OF AUSTRIA, AND THE PRINCE REGENT OF PRUSSIA. The interview between the Czar, the Emperor of Austria, and the Prince Regent of Prussia, will take place at Warsaw in the early part of October. SWITZERLAND. BF.RNE, Sept. 12. Up to the present moment the Federal Council has not either directly or indirectly been invited by the French Government to draw up the con ditions for a direct arrangement of the differences on the Savoy question. The Federal Council, through the medium of its diplomatic agents, has recently informed France, as well as the other Powers which signed the treaty of 1815, that to guarantee efficaciously the neutrality of Switzer land it would be indispensable to exact two things—First. That the Simplon road hence forth open to France should be properly pro tected; Second. That the Lake of Geneva should be separated from the French frontiers by a portion of land of about two hours' march in breadth. In reply to these overtures the Cabinet of the Tuileries has withdrawn its former concessions, declaring that it would not cede either au inch of territory or a single inhabitant of Savoy. In this state of affairs any direct arrangement between Switzerland and France is impossible. Having received the reports of the Swiss representatives at Paris, London, and Turin, who are now here, the Federal Council persists more than ever in considering this affair as a question of European order, reserved for the competency of the Powers which signed the final act of Vienna. AUSTRIA. VIENNA, Sept. 12. The statement of the Nord, that Austria, Prussia, and England had concluded an arrange ment in three points, directed against France, is unfounded so far as it concerns Austria. TRIESTE, Sept. 12. According to the most authentic information , the Austrian Government had decided upon re fusing to receive the Neapolitan fleet, should the King of Naples have intended to have sent it to an Austrian port. In official quarters little fear is entertained of an o - ..:tbreak in Dalmatia. As regards Croatia, its Bishop, who is a mem ber of the Reichsrath, has already declared that the . Croats will not in any way separate their cause from that of Hungary. The Austrian Government thinks that if an understanding could be brought about with the latter there would be nothing to fear from the former. TURKEY. CONSTANTINOPLE, Sept• 5. The arrival of the prisoners from Damascus has excited the population. The ambassadors have congratulated the Sultan on justice having been done. The Marquis de Lavalette has de manded that the repression of the disturbances in the Lebanon should be completed. The Grand Vizier has not yet returned to Constantinople, as he intends first visiting Bosnia, to calm the agita; tion prevailing there. BEYROUT (viii Marseilles), August 27. News received from Damascus state that Fuad Pasha had not incorporated the 3,000 prisoners, into the army, but he had sent 300 of them to the galleys. Fuad Pasha gave 120 Mussulman houses to the homeless Christians. It is asserted, however, that, as the mob insulted and threw rubbish at those Christians, they were obliged, after the first night, to return to the citadel, where, to the number of 10,000, they were exposed to the burning sun, and destitute of everything. The large indemnity imposed on the city had excited threats and great agitation. It was asserted that some soldiers had deserted and joined the Druses on account of not having received their pay. The French army is still encamped at Beyrout. Seditious prints against the Christians are in circulation. INDIA, CHINA, AND AUSTRALIAN MAILS. SHANGHAI, July 17. The rebels have maintained their positions. The allied troops are healthy. The Taku forts are to be attacked on the 20th July. Lord Elgin and Baron Gros have arrived at Pecheli. A new transit duty of 11 taels per bale is to be levied. Trade JAPAN, June 20. is dull. C is A pro uu g T r T e A sg , si A n Au 11. All is quiet, and trade Mr. James Wilson, a member of the council, is dead. 'MELBOURNE, July 25. The following are the departure of gold-ships since the last mail—Blue Jacket, 31,378 oz. ; Malta, 22,760 oz. ; Dover Castle, 57,130 oz. Orwell, 37,877 oz.; Red Jacket, 38,129 07. Business stagnant. DEMONSTRATION AGAINST THE INCOME TAX AT SINGAPORE. SINGAPORE, August 5 . The Prussian ambassadors have arrived. A great demonstration against the Indian Income tax has been held. The Joshua Waddington has been totally lost in Gasper Straits. MONETARY CRISIS AT SYDNEY. SYDNEY, July 21./A A severe monetary crisis prevails, and several failures have taken place. The total liabilities are £120,000. Severe storms have occasioned many shipping accidents. REPULSE OF THE TROOPS IN NEW ZEALAND BY THE NATIVES. The troops have been repulsed at Waitara, and retreated with the loss of 29 dead and 33 sent. wounded. Reinforcements were immediately OUTWARD MAILS. The Vectis, with Bombay mails of the 3rd inst., arived at. Malta on the ith, and left on the Bth for Alexandria. THE PENINSULAR MAIL. SOUTHAMPTON, Sept. 12. The Sultan, with the above mails, has arrived, bringing £1,820 in silver coin, and £1,700 pack ages of cargo. On • the 7th inst., exchanged signals with the Ceylon off Burlings ; on the 9th the Tagus, and on the 11th the Oneida. LISBON, Sept. 7.—Exchange on London, 54Z. VOLUNTEER MOVEMENTS EPIRL or SHELBOURNE ON THE MOVEMENT.---On Tuesday, on the occasion of the presentation of a silver bugle and set of drums and colours to the. 11th Wilts Volunteer Corps, the Earl of Shelbourne said he felt doubly proud of the day's proceedings—first, because he -was a resident in the county, and secondly, from his connection with the Great Western Railway, to which' most, if not all, of them belonged. (Hear, hear.), Irrespective of their connection with that establishment, and their efficiency as a body, he had come among them that day to testify by his presence the deep and warm interest he felt in this movement, as well as his desire to further and promote any rational pursuit the men of New Swindon might feel disposed to adopt. (Cheers.) On this occasion they had taken up a pursuit that was, not only of great interest to themselves, but of a noble character in itself—(cheers)—and one which it well became the great body of the people of this country- to foster and promote by every possible means. (Cheers.) PRESENTATION OF BUGLE TO THE " 7TII MIDDLESEX." --A large assembly assisted on Tuesday in the grounds of Lawn-house, Holloway-road, the residence of Mr. Hale, at the presentation to the Islington Corps of Volunteer Riflemen, officially known as the " 7th Mid dlesex," of a silver bugle, which had been subscribed for by the ladies of the district. SHOOTING-MATCHES AT GREAT YARMOUTH.—These matches came off during last week. Prizes, valtied re spectively at £lO and £5, a Turner rifle, and a challenge Cup, were awarded. The grand prize of the week was the ladies' challenge cup, value £3O, presented by the ladies of Yarmouth and its vicinity, the winner to hold it for three years against all challengers of the corps, and to be entitled to the distinction of champion shot for the year. The ranges were 650, 700, 800, and 900 yards. The shooting for this prize commenced on Thursday afternoon and did not conclude until Saturday, when Mr. Bly, who scored in all twelve points, was declared the victor; the next highest were Messrs. Barlton, Wil shack, and Boreham, who made eleven each. REVIEW AT YORK.—The arrangements for the review of the several volunteer corps in the county of York have at last been completed, and it is fixed to take place on Friday, the 28th inst., on Kuavesmire, at York. In the first instance it was simply proposed to review the; west riding volunteers on the occasion, but communica tions were entered into with the lord-lientenant of the north and east ridings, and the resalt was the decision to extend the review to the whole of the county. It will, therefore, possess a much greater interest than was originally contemplated, and the event cannot fail to be one of great importance. The several corps will no doubt muster in their full strength, and it is expected that about 4,000 men will be present. VOLUNTEER FETE AT CHART,TON PARt, YESTERDAY. —A Volunteer Pte was held yesterday, in the park and gardens of Sir Thomas Maryon Wilson, Bart., at Old Charlton, in aid of the band fund. The amusements, under the direction of Mr. Wright, proprietor of the Woolwich Theatre, comprised a grand concert, ballet, morris and maypole dancing, classical grouping by Pro fessor Abel and troupe, equestrian circus, fire balloons, concluding with a grand torchlight procession. The band of the Royal Artillery and two Volunteer bands were in attendance. ROYAL ARSENAL VOLUNTEERS.--At a ride match between the officers of this corps, at the Government practice range, Plumstead, the following excellent shoot ing took place :—Five shots at 500 yards : Captains Elliott, 6 ; 7 ; Sanson, 4 ; Martin, 3. Five shots at 400 yards : Captains Elliott, 6 ; Monk, 7 ; Sanson, 6; Martin, 3 ; Ensign Sutherland, 6. Five shots at 300 yards : Captains Monk, 8 ; Elliott, 6 ; Sanson, 3; Martin, 3. Five shots at 200 yards : ea R ,. tains Elliott, 10 ; Sanson, 11 ; Martin, 7 ; Lieutenants Mac Daniel, 8 ; Sandeman, 7 ; Ensign 3 Sutherland, 9 ; Burton, 7. THE GOVERNMENT AND " THE PEMBROKESHIRE VOLUNTEERS.—Two companies of Rifle Volunteers have been formed in the hundred of Castlemartin, one at Pembroke and the other at Pembroke Dock ; and although a considerable tithe has uuvf elapsed since their formation and election of dicers no intimation of the acceptance of their services has been received, nor have the officers' names appeared in the Gazette. This delay is much to be deplored, as little doubt is enter tained that as soon as the above companies are seen fairly under arms malty others will follow. 1, THE IST TOWER HAMLETS VOLUNTEERS. - At a public meeting, held on Tnesday evening, in Stoke New ingtox, Mr. Singer, in ,seconding 4 motion of Lord Sewell's, announced, amidst much applause, that the arrangements for the proposed Ist Tower Hamlets Corps were so economical as to permit all classes to join without infringing much upon their purses. We are happy to find that economy in uniform and other depart ments of the volunteer movement, is attracting attention throughout the country. RISE IN THE PRICE OF COPPER. A fresh ri,ie of £2 10s. has taken place in the price of capper per ton, in addition to the rise of a like am )unt which occurred on Wednesday last. The following appeared in our later editions of yesterday : DEATH OF THE RIGHT HON. J. WILSON. The Times and Daily News announce the death of the Right Hon. James Wilson, financial member of the Indian Council in Calcutta. Mr. Wilson had, from his first arrival in India, suffered from the effects of the climate, and had been advised to retire for a time to the hills. His anxiety, however, to bring into . operation the important measures he had initiated for the reform of the India system of finance, induced him to remain in Calcutta, and he has fallen a sacrifice to his high sense of public duty. The event is said to have occurred at Calcutta on the 11th of August. The disorder is believed to have been cholera. The funeral took place on the following day. THE AUSTRALIAN MAILS. The homeward mails for July would be de spatched from Melbourne, under the new arrange ment, on the 26th of that month, and are due in Marseilles to-day, instead of the 4th of the present month. EUROPEAN COALITIONS. - FRENCH INTERVENTION. The Post has little doubt that the reconcilia tion of Russia and Austria has been mainly occasioned by the close relation between the Venetians, and the Hungarian questions, and by the part which France may be disposed to play in the event of the Italian question affecting the general peace of Europe. After referring to the close relations which have been recently grown up between Austria and Prussia, the Post says, it thinks it would perhaps be premature to describe these imperial and royal deliberations by the ominous name of a coalition . The Nord publishes in a most conspicuous form the announcement of an arrangement which has quite recently taken place between England, Austria, and Prussia, which has for its object to prevent any ulterior intervention of France by arms, whether in Italy or elsewhere. Le Nord, in a leader, says it has not the least doubt of the authenticity of this news. MILITARY OPERATIONS IN THE ROMAN STATES. The Paris correspondent of the Times quotes a Turin letter, which says that the plan of the Sardinian commander is to send one corps d'armtle to Ancona by a rapid march, so as to cut off Lamoriciere from that place, while another corps should attack his army. It is said Lamoriciere is perfectly confident of defeating the Ancona manoeuvre, but one of the French journals esti mates his forces at barely 20,000 effective men, including 4,000 gendarmes, and 6,000 or 7,000 foreign troops, including the Irish Brigade ; and, it is said, that only upon the foreigners and upon a portion of the gendarmes would he be at all safe in placing reliance. The Times has a leader on the Emperor Napoleon's policy on the Roman question, and asserts that he has not one but three policies with regard to the Pope. He can take no step with regard to one portion of the Papal dominions, which will not be a reflection on his policy in some other part. In the legations the Emperor is a strict advocate for non-interventions in Rome and its neighbourhood : he intervenes in Umbria and the Marches; he does not exactly intervene himself, but permits a French general to discipline the levies of the Pope. Moreover, he lectures his ally, the King of Piedmont, through his newspapers, and advises him to abstain from measuring swords with General Lamoriciere. In which of these three courses is he sincere ? THE CORN TRADE. The Herald says it is stated that the operators in foreign grain, notwithstanding the late benefi cial weather, will be able to complete their engagements, and secure a tolerable proportion of profit on the aggregate of their transactions, with prices temporarily at their present range, or even a little lower. The Greek interest express themselves satisfied with their arrangements, and as the vessels are now coming forward, they are gradually effecting sales. The Championship of England is considered vacant, and is to be contended for next week by Brettle and Mace. An Anglo-French commercial paper, called "The Treaty," is about to be issued in London, with, it is said, the approval of the Emperor. It is said to be half in French and half in English. An order was received yesterday, at Woolwich, from the Horse Guards, directing that all officers of volunteer corps, in uniform, are to be saluted in the same manner as those of the regular army and the militia. AMERICA.—The Persia will sail from this port on the morning of Saturday next. The steam tender Satellite will be in attendance at the landing-stage at nine o'clock, to convey on board passengers and their luggage. AGRICULTURAL Snow.—The annual exhibition of the Manchester and Liverpool Agricultural Society was held yesterday at Bolton. The banquet took place in the course of the afternoon, and the exhibition will remain open to-day. The Princess Clotilde has arrived in Paris from her short excursion in the Channel. Prince Napoleon has left Calais in the screw steamer Prince Jerome for the coasts of England and Scotland. The Journal de Monaco announces that the treaty between France and that principality is concluded, but that diplomatic exigencies prevent the publication of the document, which places the principality of Monaco under the protection of France. King Victor Emmanual has sent the insignia of the Grand Cross of the Order of St. Maurice and St. Lazarus to Abd-el-Kader. The municipality of Marseilles has adopted an in genious manner of celebrating the visit of the Emperor and Empress to that city. It has decided that 100 f, shall be deposited in the savings-bank for every female child born of poor French parents in Marseilles on the Bth, 9th, and 10th of the present month. SCHLESWIG-HOLSTEIN.—The Independance publishes a protest from Prince Frederic-Christian of Schleswig- Holstein against the law of succession proclaimed by the King of Denmark on the 31st July, 1853 ; but the document possesses no great interest, as it is dated as far back as January, 1859, and only contains a repetition of what he had before said on the same subject. PRESENTATION OF THE MACMAIION SWORD.--.The sword subscribed for by Irish enthusiasts was pre sented to Marshal MacMahon, Duke of Magenta, at the Camp at Chalons on Sunday last. Marshal MacMahon was attended by a crowd of generals and officers, invited for the occasion, and delivered a lengthened reply. DREADFUL EXPLOSION AND Loss OF LIFE AT A GUNPOWDER MILL.—On Monday morning last, at eight o'clock, a fearful explosion took place at the Melfort Gupowder Mills, which are situated about fifteen miles from Oban, in Argyleshire, by which dreadful calamity six human beings were instantly killed, five of them, unfortunately, leaving wives and large families. One of the bodies was found in the mill race, another in the middle of the river, and a third was seen in a field some distance from the mill, but so frightfully burnt and dis figured as not to be recognised. Some fingers were found on the road leading to the works. The explosion was distinctly heard at Bonaw, thirty miles from Melfort, and was mistaken by the inhabitants for thunder, who felt greatly surprised at it thundering when the sky was so cloudless and open. LIVERPOOL EYE AND EAR INFIRMARY, MOUNT PLEASANT. —Consulting Surgeon, Hugh Neill, Esq. • S u rgeons, Dr , R. Hibbert Taylor, Dr. Nevins, T. Ti w •ea e s e u k rei e •, ndi J n . g G iep L t i . vi s n , gstan 6 , o : E_s N q. ew Report Bi c kerton, Esq. ; Assistant Surgeon, R o bert Batty, Ef E os y rcl e . s t , h 7 e 7 ; Ears, 38. Prescribed for, and received surgical assistance : Eyes, 343 ; E ars, 121. LIVERPOOL DISPENSARIES.—New eases received advice and medicin e at the inaitution : North, 269; South, 117 ; total, 386. New cases vi s it e d at the i r own houses and supplied w ith medicine : North, 73 ; South, 50 ; total, 123. Re v. Rector Cam p bel l , A.M., Pre sident ; Major Bo urne, Vice-President of North Dispensary ; Mr. R. A. Payne, Vice-President o f S out h Dispensaryangle y ? Se;creitra. ry,Francis Mill, Treasurer ; M r . F . H . L THE DAILY TIRES, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 1860. RIFLE CONTEST AT SOUTHPORT. The first contest in connection with the South port Volunteer Rifle Association commenced on Tuesday, on the practice ground of the Southport Corps. The prizes shot for on Tuesday were as follow : Range, 400 yards : First prize, £l5; second prize, £5. For these prizes there were 52 entries. The first prize was won by Lieutenant Wood, and the second by Ensign Radcliffe.--Range, 500 yards : First prize, £2O ; second prize, £5. For these prizes there were 54 entries. The first prize was won by Sergeant-Major Greaves, and the second by Ensign Parker. The firing on the whole was indif ferent, although many_ good shots were made. For the second prize, however, at 400 yards, a sharp contest took place ; Ensign Radcliffe (2nd Lancashire), Captain Taylor (Ist Lancashire), and Private G. W. Robinson (13th Lancashire) making au equal number of points. On tiring a second time, Ensign 'Radcliffe won. For' the match at 500 yards the competition was of a better') order ; and in this, as in the previous match, both prizes were carried off by gentlemen unconnected with Southport. The contest was resumed yesterday, when there was again a large muster of volunteers. The weather - being beautifully fine, there was also a large eoncourse'of visi tors, -and the greatest interest was manifested ill the proceedings: For the first match there were two prizes,. to be fired for at a range of 600 yards. The first prize consisted of a splendid Whitworth ripe, with accoutre ments and kit complete, of the value of £25, present e d by T. R. Bridson, Esq., of Southport. The second prize' was tin Enfield rifle. There were 43 entrjes: :lie The volunteers arrived by various, trains, and many wer e on the ground long before the match comm ence d was at twelve o'clock, or shortly after. The wind blew towards the target, and the shooting, upon th e whole, _ was remarkably good. The first prize was carried off by J. S. Radcliffe, Esq., ensign of the 2nd Lancashire (Blackburn), who made eight points—three centres and two outers. The second prize, the Enfield rifle, was carried off by Mr. IL I eaten, adjutant of the 40th Lan cashire. The next contest was for two prizes, one o f £5 55., and the other of two guineas, open to all corners. For this there were not less than forty-six entries. Mr. Henry Heaton (already named) made nine points, an d carried off the first prize ; the second being won by M r. Edwin Shepherd, captain and adjutant of the 2nd Lan cashire, who rhade eight points. The shooting through out was excellent, Mr. ireaton making four centres and an outer. This match was to be followed by a sweep_ stakes in which several gentlemen, who are not volun teers, were expected to compete. The members of the Southport Company, headed by their captain, Mr. M'lnroy, appeared in full uniform, and looked remarka bly well. Flags were flying from the pier and all the principal buildings, and Southport wore quite a gay an d holiday aspect; indeed, it was remarked that the present contest was less only in interest to that larger muster which is to take place on the 25th instant and following days, when the different Manclester corps will have the opportunity of exhibiting their skill. A. very p a i n f u l rumour prevailed throughout the day that Mr. Fisher, who had competed for one of the prizes on Tuesday, h a d been drowned in returning to Lytham that evening ; b ut the circumstances of the accident we found it impossibl e to ascertain. IGNORANCE IN FRANCE.—It has frequently been stated that many of the common people in France fancy that the law does not allow assistance to he given to persons in danger of death from hanging or drowning, except in presence of a commissary of police or other authority ; and the consequence is, that deaths, which might have been prevented, occur. The Rouen journals state that, in the neighbourhood of that city, two per sons in danger of drowning were recently left to perish from that foolish belief. They say also that, a few days back, a woman was seen by two peasants floating in a pond at Grumesnil, and that, instead of getting her out, they hurried for the mayor, a distance of nearly two miles. That functionary rated them soundly for their stupidity, arid had the woman got out. She, it appeared, must have been dead more than an hour before she was seen by the peasants, but if she had been alive, they would not have aided her. She fell into the pond acci dentally. SCENE FROM A SPANISH BULL FIGITT.—The Spanish journals relate an alarming scene at a bull fight at Sara gossa some days back. After three bulls which did not show much spirit had been disposed of by the toreador Cuchares, a popular performer, a fourth was let loose, and he displayed great violence. He tore into shreds the bandarillas which were presented to him by the picadores, and then all at once leaped over a palisade at a spot where a soldier was standing, and so injured the man that he died shortly after. A little later, the bull jumped over the barrier among the spectators. Six thousand persons were assembled, and with cries and streams all rushed to the issue to escape, causing a scene of frightful confusion. The toreador, sword in hand, attempted to kill the animal ; and several soldiers on duty as sentinels endeavoured to do the same with their swords and bayonets : some of the spectators, too, fired pistols at it, and in so doing wounded several persons. At length the toreador got in front of the bull, and with a stab skilfully applied laid him dead at his feet. The journals do not say that any persons were killed or even injured in the consequent confusion. WEST DERBY GUARDIANS. The usual weekly meeting of this Board of Guardians was held yesterday, at the Board-room, Mill-lane. Mr. Hayes presided. The other members of the board present were Messrs. IL Edwards, Ledger, Shaw, Jeffries, Whitby, Abraham; Pilling, Medealf, Garrett. THE RETURNS From the weekly returns we learn that there were 40 patients in the hospital, and for the corresponding week of last year there were 62. One death had occurred in the course of the week. Th e num b er o f p a upers in the Workhouse last week was 320; since when 26 had been admitted ; 1 born ; and 11 discharged ; leaving this week 336. For .the corresponding week of last year there were 280 in the house. Cheques to the amount of £174 were voted to the several relieving officers for the relief of the out-door poor within their several districts. A GUARDIAN DESTROYING THE DOCUMENTS BELONGING TO THE BOARD. No sooner had the usual routine business of the board been disposed of than The CHAIRMAN rose amidst the most profound silence, and said—Gentlemen,--Before we begin the business, I have a subject to which I would wish to direct your attention—it is one of importance. It is this : Last week, I am sorry to say, Mr. Smith tore up, a document belonging to this board. It was the pro perty of the board. I have mentioned the subject, and I shall now leave it to the board to take what action they please upon the matter. Mr. LEDGER—What document was it ? The CLERK—It was the' written evidence taken by my assistant in the case of the woman Wilkinson. Mr. LEDGER—Where was it ? The CLERIC—It was on the file with the other docu ments. Mr. LEDGER—I believe Mr. Garrett knows something about the nietter, as I understand he saw him do it. Mr. GARRATT—I did see him tear it, and the moment he did so, he said " I will leave my mark upon that". The CLERK—It is really a matter of considerable importance to me. Documents are placed in my care for safety, and if they are torn or lost I may be held responsible. How can that be so, if guardians when they get hold of a document which is in my custody, tear it. It is unfair towards myself and also towards the board. Mr. Smith has frequently been at my office to look at documents, but I certainly shall not allow him to come there again. I shall take that upon myself for my own safety as the custodian of the documents belonging to the board. Mr. ABRAHAMS — Such conduct is a gross interference with the business of the beard, and I shall move that Mr. Smith be not allowed the use of any documents belonging to the board, except with its express sanction. (Hear, hear.) At this juncture of the discussion Mr. Smith entered the board-room by a side door, and was approaching near to the end of the table to join Mr. Shaw, who (although deserted by his brother guardians) had been amusing himself by perusing and taking extracts from one or two of the officials' weekly account-books, when The CHAIRMAN (in a stentorian voice) shouted out— Mr. Smith, I have been informed that last week you tore up a document belonging to this board. As such, I felt it my duty to acquaint the board with the fact. I have reported it, and we are now discussing the subject. Mr. SMITH, who, it may be said in the words of Shakespeare, is "sans teeth, sans eyes, sans everything," appeared perfectly delighted with the accusation, and rubbing his hands, exclaimed—Oh, yes, I did it; yes, I did it, and help yourself if you can. The CHAIRMAN—He tells you himself he did it, and that is enough. Mr SMITH (laughing)—Yes, I tore it up. The CLERK (shouting to Mr. Smith)—And the Chair man might have told you that there is now a motion before the board that you should not have access to any of the board's documents without their express sanction. For myself, I. 'shall not allow you to have possession of any document of which I may be the custodian. Mr. SMITH (waxing rather warm)—lt was a villanous document for• the board to have in its possession. I put my mark upon it when I tore it, and if you like to take proceedings against me for doing so, I will be answer able for it. I did nothing wrong. I reflected well be fore I tore it up, and I am willing to stand by the con sequences. Mr. GARRATT — You knew well at the time, for I told you, that it was a paper belonging to the board. Mr. SMITH—Oh yes, that's right. I knew all abo_ut it, and I am willing to be answerable for what I did. It was a villanous and a murderous document to have in your possession, and I destroyed it. Mr. ABRAHAMS then repeated his motion to the effect- that Mr. Smith should not have access to any of the documents belonging to the board. Mr. GArtaarr—lt is dangerous to let him have access to anything of importance. Mr. H. EDWARDS—I will second the motion with pleasure. Mr. SMITH—It was—it was a villanous document, and I put my mark upon if. The CHAIRMAN—Sit down, sir. Mr. Smith still kept ejaculating, " I did it," " I did it." The CHAIRMAN—I shall put the motion. Mr. SuAw, to whom it was evident the other guard ians, had givea the " cold shoulder," rose from his seat at the extremity of the table, and said,—Mr. Chairman, allow me. lam very sorry that Mr. Smith should have destroyed the document. It was a veryvaluable one to me ; but I have taken a copy of the closing part of it, which I shall take care of. But as to Mr. Abra hams' motion, I am very sorry tliat the paper should have been destroyed, as it was a very important docu ment, but you can't put the resolution. Mr. Smith, as a guardian, has a right to look at the documents, and I 'defy you to prevent him. , , The CHAIRMAN —I shall put. it. Mr. H. E n wAnns—There, there's enough of it ; put the motion. Mr. SHAW—You have not, the power, and that I will show you in black and white. The CLERK—I shall obey the directions of the board. If the motion is not carried I shall not allow Mr. Smith to my office again. Mr."SuJaw—He has a right to look at the documents belonicing to the Board. The CHAIRMAN — He is not, in a fit state to look at papers —he is mad. • Mr. , GARRATT—The subject had better be referred to the Poor-law Board. • _ The motion was then put to the board, anti carried, Mr. Shaw's heing the only hand held up againgt it. MR. GOUGH'S EXPENSES.-ANOTHER SCENE. The proceedings of the Visiting Committee having been read, and when it was found that they did not contain any mention ,of a matter which had been dis cusseda at the board fortnight since, relative to reim bursing Mr. Gough for the expenses he had been put to in consequence of the inquest upon the body of the female who died in the house, from the effects of chloroform, a discussion took place as to why it had been omitted, and upon finding that it had been done in error, _ Mr. H. EDWARDS moved that all the expenses .Mr. Gough had been put to in consequence of the inquest, be paid. Several members of the board immediately seconded the motion. ' t The Crsm—You had better have the exact sum stated, or I shall have to ask the Poor-law Board for authority to pay it. Mr. H. EDWARDS-It was under £6—say £5 10s. Mr. LEDGER—I will second the motion that Mr. Gough be paid £5 10s. The CLERK—I shall have to get the authority of the board before it is paid. Mr. H. EDWARDS-I will sign the cheque for the payment of it. The CUAIRMAN—Is there any objection ? Mr. SHAW—There is every objection. Why should he be paid when he caused her death. (Cries of "shame, shame," and much confusion.) I say he was the cause' of her death. Mr. JEFFRIFS —That is accusing him of murder. Mr. SHAW—It was only the other day that I read the verdict in the newspaper. It was that the deceased died from the effects of chloroform administered by the master of the workhouse—(much confusion.) Mr. JEFrRIES—That is wrong. I deny it. And I will not sit in this room to hear such accusations made. Mr. SHAW—I have the coroner's word for it. (Cries of " shame, shame.") Mr. H. EDWARDS—Oh let him go on, it's nothing for him to say. Mr. SHA W —I have it from the coroner, and likewise the coroner's certificate. Surely you won't deny the verdict of a jury. Mr. lADGER—The verdict is completely opposite to what you state. Mr. SHAW—I say that the coroner's verdict was, "she died by the hands of the governor." (Another scene of terrific confusion). Mr. JEFFRIES—I am ashamed to sit here and hear such discourse. I will not hear such imputations cast upon any man, and if you are a gentleman you will leave him to himself. (Mr. Ledger here attempted to speak). The CHAIRMAN—Let's hear Shaw. Air. JEFFRIES—I for one will not hoar him. You may do as you like. He has made a murderous attack upon Mr. Gough ;--he has tried in every way to murder Mr. Gough's character, and having failed, he now per sists in making the foulest and most unprovoked attack upon the man. I will not hear him. (He then rose from the chair and was about to leave the room). Mr. LEDGER—I was present, and heard the evidence given at the Coroner's Court ; and I say that this state ment made by Mr. Shaw is a downright lie. I heard what the coroner.said, I heard what the jury said, a n d I also heard the applause which came from the people when the inquiry was ended. The whole of them per fectly exonerated Mr. Gough. The coroner told him he left the court without a stain upon his character. I heard the evidence of Mr. Ayrton, the surgeon, and he told the court that kiklr. Gough was perfectly competent to administer chloroform, and that he had been in the habit of doing so for seven years. Such a groundless and disgraceful imputation was never cast upon man. Mr. Ledger here turned to Mr. Shaw, and particu larly addressing that person, said,—"You ought to be ashamed yourself, and, to use a scriptural quotation, I may use the same words that Balak said &tut° Baalam, ' I called thee to curse mine enemies, and behold thou hast altogether blessed them.' (Cheers and great applause.) I tell you the coroner, the jury, and the public, all exonerated Mr. Gough; and I despise sach a man as you, who, after that, would make - such g, charge " During the latter part of Mr. Ledger's address, Shaiv resumed his seat, and never attempted to finish the sentence he had began. - The Chairman put the motion fur the payrnet9l Mr. Gough's expenses, which was carried, Mr. Shaw only dissenting. The business then concluded. SAILORS' BOARDING-HOUSE KEEPERS. Last week we published a report of a respectable meeting, held by the owners of sailors' boarding-houses, for the purpose of applying to the Board of Trade on the subject of procuring licenses by the respectable por tions of the trade. At that meeting a deputation con sisting of Messrs. Rooney, Duke-street; P. Henderson, and .7. Williams (late chief steward of the Sailors' Home), was appointed to wait on the authorities of the Board of Trade, to confer on the subject. On Thurs day last the deputation had an interview with Captain Brown, the Registrar-General, who represented the Board of Trade. He received the deputation with courtesy and attention, and an elaborate conversation followed. The deputation explained the object which they wished to obtain. It appears that there are a number of persons in Liverpool who call themselves sailors' boarding-house keepers, but who do not deserve .the name, and that the conduct of such persons has long been complained of by the honest and respectable persons who keep boarding-houses. However, as there, is no law at pres'ent to reach certain practices pursued by the parties alluded to, the object of the parties whom the deputation . represented, was to procure license from the Board of Trade, so that disreputable persons, and such as are notoriously had characters should be excluded. 'The matter was cordially viewed by Captain Brown, who entered ito it warmly, and promised to do all he could to forward the views of the boarding-house keepers. It appears that the subject has been taken up in London—it being mooted in this town first—and some meetings held to forward the intentions of the promoters. The ship owners of Liverpool, we understand, have expressed themselves favourable to the movement, ar.d it is under stood that they will join in a memorial and petition which it has been agreed td present to the Board of Trade, praying for a license as described. This course was suggested by Captain Brown, who stated that every attention should be paid to it. There oan be no second opinion on the importance of the question, as it will benefit poor Jack very much. There is to be a puhliz meeting called in a few days, when the petition to the Board of Trade will be submitted for adoption, and measures taken to carry the object into effectual opera tion. VERPOOT, POLICE N . COURT.- :ESTERDAY. (Before Mr. RAFFLES.) THE MAN WITH THREE WIVES. John Williams, a man over fifty years of age, a timber measurer, in the employment of Mr. Gregson; and who lives in Kew-street, Scotland-road, was brought of by officer Skase on a charge of having committed the offence of marrying three wives: Two of the " ladies" were present, but the third was not there, as it was stated that she had recently married another man. A difficulty arose as to the proof of the first marriage, far, although hie " lady-love" was in attendance, she Could not be produced as a witness against him, the law being settled on that point. The lady, however, appeared anxious enough, judging from her gestures and looks, to have' him hung "without the benefit of the clergy." The second lady, too, looked at him, and if her glances had heed' scalding water, she would seen have finished him. It appeared from a certificate produced by the officer that the prisoner was mar ried to Mary Davis, at St. Philip's Church, in this town, in March, 1832. In August, 1856, he married Sarah Penlington, at St. Michael's Church. This was 'the second lady who was in attendance. The officer, in reply to the magistrate, said that when he arrested the man he told him the charge; and then the prisoner said he left them all as they were bad characters ; one was a prostitute; and the other was worse. (Laughter.) The prisoner was remanded until some one who was present at the first marriage could be procured to prove it. MANSLAUGHTER. Thozhas Pox was brought up on remand, charged with the manslaughter of Elizabeth Mathers. The details of this case were published twice—once when the prisoner was brought up before, and on Monday, 'after the inquest wds'held. The facts are these : Three weeks since the deceased went to a court in Thurlow-street, to see a woman with whom the prisoner lived. The latter was tipsy at the time, and threw the woman down stairs, by which she had her skull fractured, and died of com pression of the brain. The prisoner was sent for trier for manslaughter. CHARGE AGAINST A COMPTROLLER OF CUSTOMS. Mr. Thema,s Henry Clarke, described as a comptroller of customs, was brought up on a warrant charging him for neglecting to pay £1 17s. due to Mary Anne Kelly for the sup port of her child, of which Mr. Clarke was alleged to be the father. Mr. Bluck appeared for the claimant, and Mr. Cobb for the defence.. The case was out of the ordinary course, and the facts were these :—lt seems that some yearn ego an order of application was made against the defendeat for the child (a fine-looking lad, about six years old, who stood in the box with his inotli.en), and the money was paid up to some time since, when A. sum of £1,175. arrears became due, and for ..this .the warrant was issued. The reason why payment was refused, it seems, was that the claimant had stated at the time the order was made that she was unmarried, whereas it was now alleged that she, was married over two months at the time the child was born, and therefore the d.efendent was not, in law, the father of the child. Mr. Cobb applied for an adjournment of the case, with the view of procuting witnesses to sustain a charge' of perjury against the woman for having snoni that she was not married at the time the child was born. Mr. Bluck loudly objected to such a course. lie said this was the first time suoh an absurd objection was made in the case. That objection could have been raised at the original hearing ; an appeal against the order could have been Made ; but nothing of the sort, tap to the present, was ever spoken of. He Urged that the n,agistrate had nothing to do with such a case, as he could not now go behind the order made so long ago. Mr. Raffles agreed with Mr. Bluck. Mr. Cobb : Then I advise my client not to pay. Mr. Raffles : I make an order for the pay ment of the amount, or I will send him to gaol for one month. Mr. Cobb : Then I advise hint to pay the money under pro test. Mr. Raffles : It makes no matter how it is paid. The money.was paid, and Mr. Clarke discharged. , CHEAP RIDING VERSUS HARD LABOUR! A man named Patrick Nl'Gllde was charged for having rode from Coventry to Liverpool in a - Loudon and ,North Western Railway carriage, without paying his fare . Mr. Clay appeared for the Company. The prisoner arrived at Edge Hill on Tues day ev6niug, and when asked fot his ticket be said he had lost it. lie was taken into custody, and then he confessed to hav ing come from Coventry without paying his fare. A telegraph ineFsage was sent to Coventry, and it waq found that the pri soner had not paid his fare. He was fined the amount of the fare and gas. with costs, or one month's hard lahonr. (Before Messrs. Boopi and RAN RI N.) FEROCIOUS DOG, Daniel Delany, of 3, Dsnbeigh-street, was summoned for having • allowed a ferocious dog loose in the streets. It appeared that the defendant allowed the dog to be in the streets,. and a woman, named Anne Brennan, statedAluit the animal ran at her and bit her. The magistittes censured the conduct of the defendant, and fined him LI and costs, and cautioned him about it for the future. CHARGE UNDER THE WATER-RATE BYE-LAWS. Mr. James Jones, the owner of thirteen houses in Upper Fre derick-street, was summoned hy the water-rate authorities for introducing pipes and taps into three of his houses contrary to the bye-laws. Several witnesses were examined to prove the case, and, after same discussion, the further kearing was adjourned to this day, as the defendant alleged that he had done . so by order, and with the cansent of an officer from Cornwallis- street, where he had made application on the subject ; and he said he could bring that person to give his statenient this day, and therefore the case stands for hearing. There were several lodging-house keepe.rs summoned by the overseers of these houses, for neglecting to have them swept clean, for not having the beds made, and neglecting to do other things which the law requires. The charges having been proved, fines of from Is. to ss. and costs were imposed on the defendants. It would not cost them half the amount to have complied with the law. CURIOUS ANALYSES. We find in one of our French exchanges, published in California, the following analy sis of the human system, considered in relatio n t o th e principal countries :—" An Englishman is composed of mutton and water ; an Irishman, of potatoes and wa t er ; a Scotchman, of water-gruel ; a Frenchman, of omelet, frogs and water ; and a German, of cheese, sour krout, and water." The author of this analysis, says oar con temporary, "is an American, and does not, either from pride or modesty, mention his own nationality—but, having been called to analyse him, we ascertained with surprise, that he consisted of beet, tobacco-juice, and water."—Boston Pilot. IN s OLvENTs.—lnsolvent Debtors heard at Lancaster, on Friday, the 7th day of September, 1860 :—Dis charged: William Statham (sued with Robt. C. Living stone and John Pate), attorney-at-law, Liverpool ; John Cloudesley Thompson (sued as John Thompson), fgni- ture broker, Liverpool; James Saunders, general agent, Liverpool ; William Lodwick Miller, shipwright, Liver pool; Wm. Bond, warehauseman, Manchester; Edward Drury, corn broker, Liverpool ; Richard Jones, boot and shoemaker, Si. Helen's ; George Neale, musical instru ment dealer and tuner, Peterborough ; William Jackson, never in any business or employment ; Liverpool; 'Robert Grundy Kay, hat manufacturer, Bury; Robert Britton, ; baker, corn and flour dealer, Manchester; Thos. On•ell Speakman, licensed victualler, Liverpool; Win. Cock shott Sugden, warehouseman, Manchester; Thos. Pom fret (sued as Thomas Pomfrit), grocer and provision . dealer, Heywood, near Bury ; John Ferguson; licensed victualler, Liverpool ; David Owen (sued with 1 1E Vi r i s " u Maurice Jackson), callenderers, patkers, and . (sued with David Owen). callenderers, packers, Gregg, Manchester. Six months : • William Maurl a c in c e_ g e J r e a s, ck a s i o , P n; makers up, Manchester. Three months W cartowner mid beerseller, Liverpool. sa • and harness —Discharged : Henry Brown, d maker, Doncaster ; Charles Edward Hull (sued with William Henry Hull), commission agents and dealers, saddle: Cases j o ihatn is li si e o n n ry a H ,,e u n i t l s (sue l d a Manchester. Four months : Charlesw de i a th lers, commission next court : J ° 0 .11. - Manchester. Edward versto NEW INVENTION.—THE NEW FOntriliaTrilyT be r;.:-.., t greater annoyance than a bad steel Pen c A a mon 't the - , t with—the good oue. just ,irt s, g , °. recent improve- Burns, licensed victualler, Lowick, near .. P UI n difficulty is to et a Adjournedli ull)W, and Co., is the best we have ever s c.'L' . By a simple but effec avemeets the new t " fountain Pen," 31 ' l .odue . ed by Rudhall contrivance the ink is retain er 4,, 4 . ...a .ountain, by means of a second inverted barrel, above thq wrltingnib, and this barrel can be taken out at any time, s 9, the pen can be kept perfectly clean without any chance of Ve_in corroded. Another feature in this pen is, that one (\IR in the ink trill last for i' L ie minutes' quick writing. The Pon l.fell 1 -__ ?f t the finest cl,escription, and in merchantql offices, bank., an.,.t. Indeed in every Place, it will be found to'ffil a 'want fel ilx ever; onz. tip ta this time. We have tried this splentl#l Pr 4, 1- 4 11- ;edi 4o us by Mr. E. T. Ball, South iclut-str:'et, and, can pronounce it perfect, and we are sure AI NM):Ve it will give a full ver di ct in its f avour, - AMUSEMENTS. ROYAL AMPHITHEATRE. Last night " Smiles and Tears " drew - forth much sympathy and repeated applause. " A Pair of Pigeons " is well known as a sparkling joke. " Don Gitwanni" N%-ad again performed in first-rate style. - To-night " Pet.of the Petticoats," " Somebody Else," . and.-" Mephistopheles," fare to be represented, and judg ing from the casts, the entertainment wilt be very superior. THE jIiLLIEN FESTIVAL. .Ttiellpl : Ogramnie of the Jullien Concerts, to-morrow ON,elirig and Saturn ay afternoon, is, for: the first time, . .'adverti s ed i n our . column to-day. It Will be seen that r I to morrow eyehipg the chorus of the' Liverpool Phil -frarmtinie.-Society - will, - under the conduct of Princt Galitzin, perforM the "Sanctus" of Bortniauski and the !‘ Santa Maria" of Galitzin himself, pieces which, if . we.znay judge of the enthusiasm they created at St: James's gall, will receive their full meed of approba 7 tion when given 'before a Liverpool audience. . The programme is otherwise well arranged, and calculated to bring out the.best points of some of the. cleverest artistes in the world. CLAYTON HALL.: -THE " UNITY OF NATIONS." There was a serious mistake in one of our contemn poraries; where it was stated that Mr. Vousden appeared in his former entertainment. This would lead one to believe that there was nothing new in the beautiful de lineation of the Unity of Nations—a great' mistake indeed. There is not, only something new, but more attractive than anything seen here for a long time, and we do not at all wonder that the house is so fashionably and thoroughly attended every night, and that instead of.decreasing, the audience flows full tide every evening; and during this week we know that many could not pro cure entrance into the Hall, because of the crowd that rushed in as soon as the doors were opened. Mr. Vousden has introduced, amongst other novelties this week, several beautiful and exquisite melodies, amongst which we notice two —" The Little Flower," and " Irish Gems," both of which are "gems" indeed, and have been received with Unbridled approbation. He has diversified the scenes, too, and is happy in every effort that he makes. Like a mountain torrent, he gathers strength as he rolls on, and as his stay cannot be pro longed _beyond a certain time, .we would advise our friends and . enemies (if we hove any), to visit the ball and we think they will thank us heartily for our advice. SHAWL EMPORIUM. (From the Official Illustrated Guide to the Great Westeln Railway.) One of the most conspicuous commercial buildings in Bold-street is the spacious and handsome shop of Mr. Cripps, the " Swan and Edgar" of Liverpool. This eminent tradesman commenced business in the modern Tyre in 1836, as a Shawl Merchant and Manufacturer, and an importer and designer of ladies' mantles. With the energy and perseverance peculiar to the Anglo-Saxon character, Mr. Cripps fought his way to reputation, and speedily won a position in the commercial circles of Liverpool. In 1838, he was the first to introduce alpaca wool in the manufacture of fancy cloakings, but for the want of the law of registration, which now exists, no pecuniary benefit acorued beyond the extension of the retail trade; but Mr. Cripps's efforts resulted in the increased employment of many hundreds of Yorkshire weavers. The present premises were opened in 1848, the estate having been purchased by Mr. Cripps, consisting then of two shops and three dwelling-houses. The new pre mises, by their extent and tasteful arrangements and decorations, are commodiously disposed as a shawl, mantle, and fur depot, and are ornamental even in this town of commercial palaces. In 1854, a Silk department was added to the general business on such an extensive scale, that in three years the returns nearly equalled those of any other house in Liverpool of the same nature. In 18.56, a further addi tion was made in Ladies' dresses,. in mixed fabrics, both British and foreign, and a department for mourning requisites. The success which has attended Mr. Cripps's efforts is mainly to be attributed to thorough business habits, sterling integrity, a liberal and just mode of dealing with the public, reasonable charges, and a "small profit and quick return" principle. These are the best land marks by which the British merchant must steer, if he wishes to avoid the shoals, the quicksands, and the vicissitudes of commerce. PHRENOLOGY.-MR. FOWLER'S SITTINGS. Yesterday we had an opportunity of being present at one of Mr. Fowler's sittings at the Concert-hall ; and although we do not go the length of some persons in the so-callect . " science," perhaps, on the general princi ple, there is as much truth as there is error, in what one man can tell another about his propensities, feelings, and general .character, by merely manipulating his head for a foie seconds, and then telling him all about, his "loises..and debts," and many other things too numerous to mention. In a physical point of view, Mr. Fowler is a quick and keen-eyed operator4iite a modeyn Lavater, as well as an apostle of Gall— indeed,there is much in the theory of both these emi nent men. That Mr. Fowler is an adept in his pro fession, is beyond question ; but it is equally certain he is like other mortals, not infallible, although lie may approach as near as may .be to the superlative of phrenology. This, with our notion of the art —for, beyond a high degree of art we challenge anyone to say it proceeds—the same as the art of surgery or medicine saying a good deal. That certain heads are indica tive of certain passions and influencea no one can doubt, but that any man can, without failing or mistake, point out Our charades, by passing his hands over -the "bumps" of our skull, and tell all the good and bad qualities of our " human nature," is simply absurd. However, without proceeding further on this occult point, we may say that Mr. Fowler is by no means an ordinary man. His experience gives him con siderable power, and his descriptions generally are not found fault with. We saw one gentleman, who went, rather prejudiced, but who, on exruninatiomof his head, declared he was quite satisfied,-- 7 that Mr. Fowler had told-him what he was quite aware of, but hidden to any one else. This may be considered a triumph, and not accidental. The operator is not always so happy—if he were, it would assume a sort of spirit rapping miracle— and perhaps this is the best test that Mr. Fowler can , give of the truthfulness of the " science." If he never, failed, it would show a conspiracy, or more than any one mortal could attempt. We state our opinion freely,. and we have no hesitation in saying, that those who are not in a position to know themselves, will be , considerably illuminated by Mr. Fowler, and we wind up.as we com menced, by saying, that we believe there is as much truth, or perhaps more, in phrenology, than there is error. LITERATURE. SURGEON'S DIARY OF A VOYAGE TQ MELBOURNE, Australia, with Four Hundred Passengers. By James Richard Smyth, M.D., Surgeon, Authnr of "Miscellaneous Contributions to Pathology and Therapeutics," &c. Liverpool : Hewson and Procter. 1860. THIS is a careful and minute record, by the surgeon, de die in diem, of all that occurred amongst the passengers and crew in the medical department cif Messrs. James Baines and Co.'s ' good, ship Greyhound, during a pleasant voyage to Melbourne, Australia, commencing on the 6th October, 1858, and ending on the 10th January, 1859. This Diary cannot ihil to be interesting and useful both to passengers and - surgeons, as a fair example of .what usually transpires in this department of life on board ship, and as a good model of the manner in which such an account may be kept. There were four deaths and three births on board, and two or three marriages arranged to take place on landing. The captain celebrated one baptism on bcw.rd• The . Diary contains abundant evidence of the care and anxiety of - the surgeon, captain, purser, and officers, to do, everything within their power to promote the health and cheerfulne of the passengers under their care; and what is better, they seem to have succeeded wonderfully. Th e importance of the suggestion contained in the concluding paragraph of the Diary, seems to warrant us in quoting it entire. It is as follows :—... A. few remarks on the very great utility, let me say ' as I think, the merciful humanity and goodness of having an experienced female nurse appointed to every emigrant ship, carrying a large number of it wo o he, under the directions of g t e h r3 ; atten d upon the seriously and that their medicines are duly whose doctors, to d dang erously ill ;to see an properly administered ; to properly prepare their drinks and delicate diets, such as broths, soups, gruels, &c and auminister the m regularly. The ser v i ces o f such a person en boaidsome emigrant ships would, lam convinced , aid not a little in the recovery of man a sick passenger, whose illness I might otherwise come t ta y o a o d f iff t e h r e ent m ex, c l ot o Nvlt c h e s r tand i i,ig the most skilful effor ts nearest relatives, at sea, as A have seen, sometimes become inditorent and inattvitive. They get worn out perhaps,Pl4 so the poor patient is consequenilv neglected. lain sorry to say tha, from what I have witnessed, in having frequently crossed the Atlantic to America , in charge of the medical department of emigrant ships, I can remember some unfortunate indiYfaulals who , I cannot avoid thinking, instead of homes in " The West" found their graves in the ocean: for want of proper care and attention during their illnesses. It. cannot and ought not to be expected that the physician or surgeon would be called upon to discharge the duties of nurse as well as his own, although, if he be a humane and feeling man, he will find frequent opportunities of cla nE ,. so at sea. Eveii during this voyage to Australia, t he medica l tsa di ar y of which lam now concluding, I re gret o that I w a s faefrom satisfied with the condnet o f some - f the relatives o f two of the cases which proved fatal. lily efforts to better the cond iti on of the y sufferers were cer tainly not assisted in the manner I should have wished, CORRESPONDENCE. GARIBALDI SPECIAL FUND. TO THE EDITOR OF THE DAILY TIMES. .SlR,—Will you permit us, through your columns, to state to all gentlemen throughout the kingdom who hold monies collected in the name, and for the use of General Garibaldi, that they are hereby requested to pay forthwithhwhatever money they keld in hand, either to U. B. C. Leverson, Esq., treasurer, at the -- office - of the committee, 8, Salisbury-street, Strand, London, W.C. ; or to W. li. Ashnrst, Esq., solicitor, 4, old Jewry, such being the General's wish.—We are &c., P _ ERCY WYNDHAM, Major. " WILLIAM DE ROHAN, Naval Aide-de-Camp to General Garibaldi. EDWARD STYLES, Captain. Committee-room, 8, Salisbury-street, Strand, London, W.C., September 11. HIGHLAND VOLUNTEERS. TO THE EDITOR or THE DAILY TIMES. contradiction to .the letter which appeared in yesterday's l'ines with the above heading, permit me to say, in the most positive manner, that I and a number of my comrades did appear in the tartan - kilt and full uniform of the new Highland Volunteer Company, at the late Knowsley Review ; 'and that not only ladies on the Grand 'Stand, but mounted and other officers, and the public generally, who saw us, expressed themselves regarding our uniform as described by our indefatigable secretary in your advertising.columns. ..... I would strongly advise the, member of the 71st who i wrote. the letter above referred to, and others in the company who have assisted him'in spreading disparag ' ing observations in reference to us, to read and carefully ponder over the leader on " Volunteer Bickerings" which graced your columns vesterday; for I am certain that if they do so, they may become wiser men and, better soldiers. We are all striving for the same goal; we profess to be compatriots, and to have the same feelings of loyalty and devotion to our Queen and country. Why, then, should the 71st evince such animus to us ? We, as Volunteer soldiers, prefer to wear those tartans in which our forefathers have so often - and so gloriously fought and bled ; and if the 71st choose, while calling thetn selves Highlanders, to condemn the tartan and wear a grey cloth, let them do so by all means. But we are determined that they will not howl its down in' a good cause, and I believe you will see fair play, so much prized by all Englishmen, extended to us in this matter. Let the Highlanders among the 71st bear in mind that their.gallant ancestors when united, as at Prestonpans, carried all before them, and at Culloden, when disunited. sustained disaster and defeat. Let them lay aside alt feelings of jealousy towards us ; let them reciprocate the friendly feelings our officers and men would entertain towards them, and the day may yet come when they, in their grey kilts, and we, in that tartan garb towards which the heart of every Scotchman waling, may Yet - do good service for our country and this great town, where so many of us have fixed our dwelling.—l am, your obedient servant, A PRIVATE IN THE NEW HIGHLAND COMPANY. ADULTERATION OF FOOD OR DRINK. A circular just issued by Messrs. Joseph Travers and Sons contains the following letter from Dr. Hassall on the precautions to be taken by tradesmen to avoid offences against the recent Act for preventing the adultera tion of articles of food or drink : " The Adulteration of Food and Drink Bill having at length become law, it behoves manufacturers and traders' to consider how best to secure themselves under its pro- visions. " By the Act it is rendered illegal— ' " 1. To sell any article of food or drink with whidh, to the knowledge of the seller,• any ingredient or matexi .al 'injurious to the health has been mixed. "2. To sell as pure or. unadulterated any nrticir of food or drink which is adulterated or not pure. "The punishment for the first offence coast - As, m i the infliction of a fine not exceeding £5, while. far s' übse quefit offences it is rendered lawful for the- justia es to cause the offender's name, place of abode, and oiri rice to be made public. "It is clear, therefore, that the sale"of ada) terated articles of consumption, whether with or with , Jut the knowledge of the seller, should be carefully avoided. But how, it will be asked, is this object to be accom plished ? , _ It is necessary, in the first place, that manta/ acturers should take steps to ascertain that al) articles sold or used by them are pure. This, inasmuch; as moat, of their commodities are in the natural or raw state, it is not difficult in general to do, but, where a doubt 'ex lets, the manufacturer might secure himself by requi.rit ig from the vendor s. guarantee of purity, "The retailer, on his part, might protect hii nself by the observance of the following simple preet , rutio ns • "Thus, be should never purchase r Liam Factored articles below the prime cost of the coast: anent ingre dients. "He shoald require, in all cases, a guar intee of purity from the manufacturer, and, in order to flx the •espon sihility still more upon him, I would ad rise that , the re tailer should sell all manufactured. arti 41CS in packages bearing upon them the names of the ms .rtfacturer. Fur ther, I recommend that a warranty of purity be pri. rated upon the wrapper of every parcel of in anufactured go ods sold. This warranty would give the public confides ce, because it is not probable that any or ie would use it as a cover for adulteration, and there is n 4 doubt but turd a 11 warranted articles would meet wit di a more rep %dy sat than those not warranted. "I see no objection to manu l iacturers and r( ttoilerif , supporting their own warranty I q the testimony, in the , . form of certificates, of scientific persons of &Alit} r and reputation. "If the precautions here. suggested were obs, there would be but little fe'Ar of any proceedings xlng taken against and• manilla' :turer or retail dealers i ukter the provisions of the Bill. recently enacted for prevei cling the adulteration of artieies of food and drink." SPORTING- INTELLIGENCE - - EXTRAORDINARY! A gentleman who went out the " first day of the season," this year, for the first time, to shoot, in wr iting tO a friend, gives the following amusing debit and c trait account of his proceedings up to the present time. On the debit side are the felloWing items : s. d. Certificate . Gun, with appointments Brace of pointers (dog chesp) Shooting jacket and boots Shot-belt and powAer-lvarn Powder, shot, .• Fined for killing a hare illegally Paid damages done to a cow and a flock of sheep by Japiter (one of the dogs) lO 0 • 40 Law expenses, including a guinea to a rascally 3 3 0 10 10 10 0 • 0 2 10 0 1 1 0 1 12 6 2 10-.4 0 attorney, who of course sold me in each case ... To a surgeon and apothecary, for attendance and medicine, having nearly blown my arm oft' (thank God it was not my knead) as I kew 3 1. hardly anything about a gun previously fr !..%) Carrloge of game to Liverpool O. 8 a s's 1G 4 casnrr . By a hare, shot by accident A leveret, caught by the dogs A pheasant, that had its leg broken before, I 9 3 he 0 2 -z.) knocked it down Two partridges and a grouse, captured by the O 4 , .5 pointers A rabbit caught in a snare (not of my setting)._ One grouse that I really shot (a most extraor— dinary performance) 0 4 t; .0 0 10 0 1 o Total 0 1. - J 10 By loss 4l 0 2 Total._ W 1 16 u The writer laconically finishes thus—" 1 haw a notion of giving it up as a bad speculation !" We think it is a decided case, and certainly he has Been taught the "guu trick " to SOMP purpose T. M. C. Berrier, a manufacturer of 'Lege, recently' deceased, has bequeathed to the civil hospitals of the town the sum of 225,000 fr., and the reversion of his dwelling-house, on cendition that the administration ( f hospitals shall pay to his widow an annuity of 10,000 fit during her lifetime. NEW MAGISTRATES.—The following is an officialliat of the new magistrates, as included in the recent com mission :-LJohn Barnes Brander, Thomas Chilton, Christopher James, Corbally, John Wakefield Cropper, John Farnwortik, Thomas Dyson Hornby, Joseph Thibback, Maxwell Hyslop, William James Lamport, • George Melly, Thomas Mills, Charles Mozeley, Willia m Preston, and James Robinson. The eommisaun bk. dated Ztth August, 1860. There are now 60 m ag i c -. trates in the borough. TILE PRINCE AND THE PAINTER.—In reference to the lamented death of Dechamp, the painter, seveial'of the journals relate an anecdote which, although Rot by any means new, is so appropriate to the moment that we give • it —Deeanap was very inti ma t e w i th the Duke, of O r l eans , eldest son of Louis Philippe, who, like bin], . met with his death through a restive horse. Long before • the painter had acquired an European celebrity the duke • cultivated his friendship, and used to visit him in his • humble abode, on the fifth or sixth storey, with all the familiarity of an old acquaintance. One day, when his Royal Highness was going up to visit Dechamp, a&he passed the p or t er ' s lodge, that functionary inquired w h o he was goi ng to see. On finding that he was going to • Dechamp's, the man asked him to have the kindness to carry up a coat which a tailor had just left for the painter. The visitor consented, and great was the astonishment of Dechamp when, on opening the door, he saw the •prince enter with the coat on his arm, and he heard him say, lambing heartily, "These, Dechamp, i s a coat which your porter and, tailor have sent you." The • painter began to apologise, but the prin ce stopped him . " Do not sal e a d p t sure ?" "You have a fine coat there ; `, Two, if I can,' yoar reTal highness." " Well, let it b e two. So put: on your coat and come and cline with me." - sing an rred now ties, but y in sons iere- vant eign n of )ula- hich the hese ived been DTISi-