The Northern Daily Times. — Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1856-05-13 00:00:00

o_.--• E. vices WO' 610 g the Boot. lastf w ith ,911 She the b the on cl , ,121 l d to frchs ioe cl r the of . k een cOra; as o' oQ of job Gov, ince( ion -; 0 tea t the roe ° a f t er r d, " s cof" it i 5 o,Car;aceie 0 013 Y 14 b n io r g ji wilie bl e ' t EI Y," ti ff ' e ats. I ' l ' 0 irao t. 0 h°P" t -, 03 bu, .05; Of 311 Stf e r e 001 a ble tc : ion sr 'i rwe o 'to tbe if sh e, ustri 9, a Ore -1.13° at le f ree of t" iu the .sire e obi' ;rat° 0 the t 13 ' b . at li d ° tp id tb° fitTl uc _doc- k • pe rdie t t, who s tre" d i c° ) P" fo ted ~ , hortil be i rti t cl e otter ",0 I\l. of t br3 f use o 7ratle'. .16, ja ' a cttli" r 0 por i ;erou- ofaS t ll er b e en I R us ; vpres- cn I , es bed In inis te l r 10 04 The 10 10 f 11 1(1. ; an (fs . ovvri AMERICA. ARRIVAL OF THE AFRICA The steamer Africa, Captain Shannon, arrived in the Mersey yesterday afternoon, from New York, with dates to the 30th ult., and 146 passengers an d 1 7044,558 dollars in specie. The steamer Persia had arrived out, and in re ference to her passage our private correspondent Writes :—" The New York morning papers are un fair in the report of the Persia's arrival here She arrived on Monday night at the Light-ship, and anchored there at 9.30, making the run in nine lay eleven hours mean-time. She arrived in the river on Tuesday morning at 5.30, and thus corn- Pleted the voyage in nine days nineteen hours tnean-time.,, The steamer Erricson was passed by the Africa Bei ng into New York, which vessel also passed the City of Baltimore on the 4th of May. The commercial accounts are satisfactory. The tirepean advises had imparted greater confidence 44 the cotton market, and with a good business, P ri ces had improved from an eighth to a quarter eent per pound. The markets for breadstuffs were heavy, and prices on the decline. Money was in had demand, but the supply being equal, there 'ned been no change in the rates of interest. There w as Eli fair amount of business doing in stocks, at full rates. The demand for foreign exchange had b een very active, and a very large business was Ile ne for remittance by the Africa. In consequence t he quotations on London had advanced, and be nle bankers demanded 110. ~.N e ws had been received at New York of a 'rtght fulmassacre of Americans at Panama, on the 15th ult. The cause of the terrible affray was a disPute between an American and a native respect ing the payment for some fruit. Weapons were displayed and acts of force resorted to by these parties, which led, in a few minutes, to an almost general. rising of the natives against the American ! )a ssengers by the Cortes, the J. L. Stephens and the Illinois, who were stopping at Panama, The two het els, outside the walls of the town, most fr equented by Americans, the Pacific and the 9cean House, were completely destroyed, and it ' s believed th a t more t h an s i xty passengers were killed,; Thirty-one bodies of Americans wh o f e ll 41 the melee were collected at the railway depot a nd other places the next morning, before the rest of t he passengers took their departure for Aspinwall. . 43 many 'of the Americans fled to the woods, W here the fi r i ng con ti nue d d ur i ng th e n i g ht , it i s believed that the number killed will prove to be -quite large, from sixty to seventy being the number 131) °Iien of. Not contented with this savage act of murder, the natives broke into the rail_ I N' depot, robbed the safes of the company, a nd rifled the trunks and other baggage of the tia ssengers. The police force of Panama, a set of eoloured soldiers, well armed, were sent by the aut horities t o que ll t h e r i ot, b ut i nstead of pro _ tee tin g the A mer i cans aga i nst their savage ~s sai lants, they w ere f oremos t i n th e attack upon them and e xcee d e d t h e cowar d ly natives in their a - ctivity in plundering. A We h ave further important news from Central . I, l _ i nerica. A not h er d esperate battle has been `,9,..aght between the C os t a Ri can troops and. walker's forces, and Rivas has again been a battle ground. It seems th a t th e C osta R i cans, some J aee thou sa nd s t rong, h ad ta k en possession of R ivas, and that o n the fith of April Gener a l W alker, at the head of about six hunctred 4rericars, endeavou re d t o di s l o d ge t h em. The 11 , t lasted som e seventeen h ours, at the end of • ..-(eh time Walker was compelled to retire, it is ci ald, for want of ammunition. The New York papers Publish a very long account of the engagement, e'en by e l Ni carayuense, W a lk er ' s organ, an d .A.?.eording to that p a p er it wou ld a pp ear that the ilearaguan arms had achieved a great victory, , this is undoubtedly,a partial view. A news paper correspodent from the seat of war tells a k il l ? different story. The number of Costa Ricans ei , ed (given by the Nicaraguense at 600) is con itilkierably reduced, while the number of Americans ove e d ia increased to 150. It is admitted, more irk en all sides, that the Costa Ricans remained a, o possession of the field. According to latest th, °ll ,nts, they were at Virgin Bay, an d even thZning Granada. The transit, to o , was i n o a4e ' hands, and a number of passengers who left t.otu, York in the Orizaba h a d b een compe ll e d t o _ r eeic r All accounts represent that the American nts in Nicaragua were in imminent danger of th eir lives. P res id en t M ora , o f C os t a Ri ca, h a d sailed a decree declaring that foreign prisoners, T l ,r l With arms, should be punished with death. 4,1,'s threat had already been put into execution, v " h q. the men who were captured in the affair at 13 4 , 1 „ e11 Schlessinger commanded have been bar trlinTl,BlY massacred. Colonel Wheeler, U.S. k e - ; s ier, has written a strong letter to President lAr a i l a On this subject. In this affair of Rivas, ei l d h e r's men displayed the greatest courage and ti vft rance, but courage and endurance are of little 45 the the odds that the enemy can bring deans field. It is alleged, moreover, that by aß ee „,° of intercepted correspondence, it has been to . ‘atned that the British Government has agreed to „ fu r nish the Costa Ricans with arms and money is c ; a rrY on the war. Be this true or not, one fact ' -tai n, that a British frigate is now at San Juan Norte for the purpose of intercepting reinforce- Rre,,,, ta lor Walker. Altogether the prospects of the f ort : nllibuster is cloudy, and unless the tide of turns, strongly in his favour, his rule in tt - V t gua will soon be brought to an end. If there Aa n „„ . ./. t ruth in the rumoured alliance of the Central c an States against the existing authorities of as a - ,.: ra gna, the downfall of Walker may be regarded p„ event of all others the most probable. obt4.ern Canada we learn that a project is on foot to • for „ til from the Canadian Parliament, a charter e 112% l ine of rail w ay from Qu e b ec , on th e nor th th;' o re, to the St. Lawrence to Montreal, thence 'or ( 1 ) 1 ,g, 11 the valley of the Ottawa River, via Bytown T he ..t.a wa City, Pembroke, &c., to Georgian Bay. th e was conceived by the Hon. Joseph Lea °n, Commissary-General, of the Crown . aer e , B ',.and contemplates a grant of three million th e 1 , -- O °E Public lands, to aid in the construction of 11Y. of public th eaav arrival of the steamship Texas, we have to th e s.from Vera . Cruz to the 22d, and Mexico Pea ce e r l 9 th April. The country was in a more ( !api t . lll state, and communication between the Ta re :`, and other places was uninterrupted. to /41 '; had escaped in disguise on board the %'ti z lB ,, u , war ship Penelope, having reached Vera ,Pe rtv disguised as a diva man . The church pro eii)hwe„",an, been finally seized by the military, the }l aid ia,"ving refused to surrender it up. It is too ~,;,,tat he ' uu ° d I had previously offered Comonfort e vok ed. ° 8 to have the decree of confiscation 4T.IV IEW OF THE NEW YORK MARKETS. For Three Days Preceding. _, Th e , COTTON. °urin, rriand Which has existed for cotton in l this market 4 av ° t ue Past six weeks has continue., and uy 4:1 „, five or . , . . ()N o , " With great difficulty in obtaining their requirements,. 'th;ph ° t i ° t he moderate stock on hand and the indifference with t o i''' he have supplied the market. Prices are again le toi;r„,,D 4 lb higher, the quotations annexed being raised to N itli e to the sales made during the last day or two. I i1,40i,,,:a.,e,t2h2e sales for the week at 8,000 bales, the clearances 1. 4 R D ' 1, - : e 4 i tne have been—to Liverpool, 4,998 ; Havre, 343 ; ; Bremen 407 ; Antwerp, 357 ; Hamburg, 73. -,t', 6;900 bales. ' hale:3Y telegraph the following has been received " °d eans, April 26th : Receipts for the week, 23,000 I ,oo o '. a nle week last year, 40,000. Sales for thevec f k r , the we , ,_, and to-dav, ") 000. Exports to Great Britain o . * - -0 '''', 3 0,50 P ; 'Pra'nce, 7,000: Prices firm as follows . Nair.' rdinary, 10c per lb ; low middling 103 c to 101 c; Poii l eg, 11c to 111 c; good middling, 11-1-c to llic. Freight : 4 1 )0 01 dull, at 5-16 d. Exchange on London, 91 to 9 7 1 cent. tau s , l ie; April 26th : Receipts for the week, 8,000 bales; °tut to we ek last year, 18,000. Sales for the week, 14,000; l e Li7 4 : 1 3 ' 1 ' 0 2 ; 5 00. Middling, 101-c to 101 c per lb. Freight Tt Le er l'eel, 5-1. Exchange on London, 91 per cent. Wing 15 a, statement of the movement in cotton since the Ist of September last, as compared with the previous three years s - - 1856. iteceipts at the Porte.... , , 3,142,000 2.230,000 2.459,000-i,g75,000 Exports to Great Britain .. 1,416,000 1,08g.000 1 , 039,00011,310,000 " France.. 401,000 300.000 240.000 335,000 " other For. Ports Total Exports . 2,20000 1,585,000 1,489,000 1 912,000 Stock on hand. 550,000 354,0001 655,000 ;568,000 Of which during the past week, included in the above : litcelpts at the Ports 75,000 85,000 71,000 51 000 Exports to Great Britain 68,000 41,000 45,000 48,000 '• France.. 13,000 14,000 3 000 27,000 " other For. Ports. 14,000 1 19,00 c :10,000 24,000 Total Exports 95,000 4 65,000 58.000 09,000 SUMMARY : Receipts —lncrease at the ports over last year, 912,000 bales ; over 1853, 167,000. Exports : In crease to Great Britain, 327,000 bales ; compared with 1853, 106,000. Increase to France, 101,000 ; compared with 1853, 66,000. Increase to other foreign ports, 196,000; compared with 1853, 126,000 bales. FREIGHTS to Liverpool have been very dull, and some engagements have been made for small lots t o fill u p a t 75 c per bale, for quantity, however, Id would have to be paid. To Havre, do per lb. W3I. P. WRIGHT. COTTON STATEMENT. Exports to Total 1 Receipts. Great Exports to Stock and on Britain. Foreign Shipboard. Ports. I 3,143,152 1.416,272 2,230,189 1.082,032 912,963 I 334,24 / 2,218,854 563,255 1,579,845 394,654 639,00 g 168,60 i ASHES : Pearl are extremely scarce and higher. COAL : We have but to note sales of Pictou froni yard, at 5 dole 75c cash. FLotra AN)) MEAL : The depression in the market for State and Western flour continues, and we have to note a further decline of 50c since our last, with only a moderate business at the reduction. The advices per Persia prognosti cate continued depression in the markets of France and Eng land, where the stocks are accumulatiugy Heavy tosses must be sustained by parties here who have large consignments now falling due in Europe, and it is feared that they may result in failures, if that) shall be no reaction in prices, of which there is but a poor prospect at present. The sales for the three days amount to 25,000 brls, the market closing very heavy, with a limited demand. Canada flour has been more active, in part for export, but prices have receded 25 cents, with sales of 3,500 brls, closing quiet, at 6 dols to 8 dols 50c, as in quality. Southern flour is 50c easier on the lo* grades, while the fancies and extras nearly maintain last Friday's currency. GRAIN: The wheat market has sustained an average decline of 5 cents since last Friday, with a fair demand at the conces sion, in part for export. The stock is small but receipts are increasing, and holders evince a strong disposition to realise. The rye market is six cents lower, closing dull and unsettled. The supply of barley is limited, and the market firm, but we know of no wiles. The market for oats is,dull, and prices drooping; we quote State 36c to 42c, Western 42c to 46c, and Southern 32c to 36c. HOPS : The business is limited to 90 bales, part for export, at 7c to 9c, with an occasional bald of choice 10c, cash. IRON : Of Scotch pig we notice sales of 500 tons on specu lation, supposed at 31 dols, since which, the Persia's news being favourable, the market is firmer, and 32 dols 50c is asked. Bats remain very quiet, and sheet is without Change. MOLASSES : There is a fair demand from the trade, and prices are supported. NAVAL SYOREB : Turpentine is dull at our quotations, with small sales Wilmington. Spirits turpentine is held very firmly, at an advanee of full lc per gallon. Common rosin is about as last noted, with more inquiry for export. Tar is very dull at our quotations, and no sales of importance have taken place. PROVISIONS : The market for pork has been very much excited since our last, a good demand has prevailed for mess, for the settlement of contracts, and with an inadequate avail able supply prices of this description have advanced 1 dol 50c per brl, Other kinds are firm, but without material change in prices; sales 2,500 bele, closing at 19 dole 50c to 19 dole 75e for mess 15 dols 50c to 15 dole 76c f or p r i me , 17 d o l s 25 c t o 1, dole 75c for prime mess, 18 dole 25c to 18 dole 50c for thin Mess, and 20 dols (nominal) for clear. Beef continues heavy, with a fair business; sales 1,275 brie, at 8 dole to 9 dole 50c for country mess, 7 dole 50c to 8 dole for do prime, 11 dole 50c to 12 dole 50c for Vermont mess, 10 dole to 13 dole for repacked Western, and 12 dols to 14 dols for extra do. Prime mess is lower, with more doing at the decline ; sales, 850 tee common to good Ohio at 15 dole to 18 dole. Beef hams quiet and firm, but in the absence of sales quotations are quite nominal. Bacon is scarce, and wanted at 94c to 91c. Lard is in limited supply, and prices tend upwards, with sales of 1,300 brls, closing at 91c to 101 c. Cut meats are lower, and the market is unsettled, with sales of 150 pkgs, closing at 7c 7-2-c for shoulders, and 82c to 91c for hams. In butter and cheese there is a moderate business, at our quoted rates. RICE : With a fair demand from the tale, the sales aro 600 tierces at 3 dolt 75c to 4 dole 372 e, cash. SALT : Fine Liverpool continues in demand, and prices have further advanced. SUG There is a fair demand from the trade, but from refiners there is less enquiry, and the market closes without animation, and rather less firmness. TIN : Since the large sales of pig noted in our last, the market has been quiet, but remains very firm." Tho Persia brings advices of a further advance. The stock of ad X. plates is rather better, but, with a moderate demand, holders are firm. 300 boxes coke tin sold at 9 dols 371 c, cash. Coke Terne are in good demand, and, being less plenty, are some what firmer ; held at 9 dols to 9 dols 124 c, 6 months. For charcoal terne there is an active demand, and the stock being reduced, prices have advanced, and at the close there were none to be had below 10 dole .50c to 10 dole 75c, 6 months. FREIGHTS: The market is without important change, and the general business has been to a fair extent. Engagements to Liverpool include 70,000 to 75,000 bushels corn and wheat, at 4d to 4ad in bulk and ship's bags—and those rates were refused at the close ; 4,000 brls flour in lots, to fill up, ls ; 3,500 bales cotton, AA ; 400 brls shoe pegs, is 3d ; 100 boxes bacon, 15s to 17s 6d ; 160 tons Logwood, 20s ; 5,000 lbs beeswax, ad; 2,000 brls rosin, is 6d; and 375 tcs beef, part 2s 6d. EXCHANGE : The market has been very firm, some bankers raised their prices to 10 per cent for sterling ; the business in general was very moderate. We quote bills on London 91 to 98 per cent prem. BOROUGH QUARTER SESSIONS The Quarter Sessions for the Borough opened in St. George's Hall, at ten o'clock, yesterday. In the absence of the learned Recorder, who was prevented by illness from attending, J. K. Blair, Esq., presided. The following gentlemen were sworn in as a GRAND JURY. George Badenach, broker, North John street, Foreman ; George Brown, rectifier, Vernon street ; John Best, merchant, Fenwick street; Lawrence R. Baily, average adjuster, Exchange Buildings ; W. L. Baily, iron merchant, Water street; John Bateson, broker, Oldhall street ; Andrew E. Byrne, merchant, Hackin's Hey; William Darning, broker, India Buildings ; John F. Goodwin. merchant, Back Gores ; Charles Holland, merchant, Tower Buildings ; James Radford, corn dealer, Lower Castle street ; Thomas Rigby, wino and spirit dealer, Whitechapel ; Bower Tristram, broker, Dale street; William Tarbet, jun., merchant, Tower Buildings; James 'Williams, merchant, Old Churchyard ; John P. Whittaker, broker, Rumford street; Percival Witherhy, merchant, Rumford place; Henry Johnston Wylie, broker, North John street ; Henry Threlfall Wilson, merchant, Water street; James Wright Whitehead, merchant, Castle street ; John Williams, iron merchant, Cook street ; John Wood, merchant, Rumford place. His Worship then proceeded to charge the grand jury. He said the learned recorder, he was sorry to say, was not able to preside on the present occasion, being detained in London by illness. Ho bad done him the honour to appoint him his deputy to preside at the present sessions. It was therefore his duty to direct the grand jury in any case which came before them in regard to which he could anticipate any difficulty. The calendar was a very short one, and having gone over somewhat hastily the depositions in the various cases, he did not see that there was any case, with perhaps one exception, calling for special mention. With regard to the calendar itself, although it was a short one, he could not but regret that so large a proportion was occupied by a class of cases which were unfortunately at present very rife in the community, and especially in the town of Liverpool—he meant the frequent use of the knife, and savage assaults of various kinds. Ho did not, however, see that any difficulty could arise, so far as the law was concerned, especially as he had no doubt the majority of the grand jury were aware of the nature of the duties they had to discharge, and had discharged them before. Their duty was to sec whether there was pima facie a case made out against the prisoner, such as to justify his being called on for a defence before the petty jury. With regard to the particular case ho had montioned, it was something out of the usual way. It was a charge against a man f or attempt i ng to ass i st a prisoner to escape. By the statements in the depositions it would appear that a woman named Leonard had been in custody in Horemonger-lane gaol, h av i ng b een comm i tte d t h ere under a sentence to six years' penal servitude. She succeeded in escaping from that gaol, and was subsequently apprehended here by an officer, who, finding her at large, had a right to arrest her, and she was placed in the bridewell of this town. The charge against the prisoner was that he, knowing the cir cumstances, went down to the bridewell and represented that o was a London police-officer, authorised to come there for the purpose of taking the woman back to London. He was somewhat intoxicated at the time, and of course such an application had no result, and the woman was kept in custody. However, if the grand jury thought the woman had escaped in the way be had described, had again been arrested and legally placed in the Bridewell for safe custody, and that the prisoner now under char ge wen t t h ere, an d ma d e the representation really with the intention and expectation that the prisoner would be delivered to him, and for the purpose of getting her out of custody, and allowing her to escape, he thought it would be their duty to find a true bill. Any question which arose with regard to the law, would be better disposed of here when they came to discuss the whole matter on the trial of the prisoner. He did not know that there was any other case calling for special notice, and he would no longer detain thorn from their duties. The grand jury then retired to consider their bills. TIE NORTHEE THE WHITSUNTIDE HOLIDAYS. The weather of the present holidays hardly bears out the old rhyme o 1 When Whitsuntide holidays come, The weather is glorious and floe; When we Oa'l for a quart Aid lay dosin a groat, So all things have but a time. The verse is not exactly in the style of :Byron, nor yet in the drawing-room fashion of poor Tom Moore, and certainly the rhyme might be more germane if the poet had willed it so. However, let that pass. Had the holidays been but a week earlier, they would have dropped in for as wintry sort of weather as ever we have seen in the " merry sweet month of May." Saturday, however, be gan to show some symptoms of regret, and the atmosphere became comparatively warm, and this gave joyful hope that the holidays wOuld, after all, turn out something better than was expected. In this expectation, we are glad to say that the public have not been disappointed, for Sunday was beautifully fine and warm. The great point, however, was yesterday, and although the morning had a very suspicious look, yet the day held up well, and continued fine and warm. There was a slight sprinkling of rain at an early hour, but this improved matters. THE TOWN Began to fill at an early hour, as trains from all parts of the country arrived at the railway stations as early as eight o'clock, and we do not remember, for some year s past, seeing the town more crowded with strangers than it was yesterday. Every class could at once be bbserted and recognised—the farmer—no mistaking our friends in dross and open honest faces—John Bull, in fact, to the life. The agriculturalist with his " ankle-jacks " and blue stock ings ; the artisan with pale face and lank hair—the fac tory smoke quite perceptible, although just washed off. The shopkeeper, smart cut, and polite—all grades came into town apparently in good htiniour with themselves and the rest of creation. We must not forget the fair portion of humanity, whom, we were glad to see, mustered strong on the occasion, and a more comely looking race of the "maids (and wives as the case may be) of merry Eng land," we have not seen in Liverpool for some t kite. The streets were thronged all day with our " country cousins." and we trust they received a hearty reception. THE DOCKS, As usual on such occasions, were much crowded by the visitors, who went to admire the ships—hundreds of the people never having before seen a spar, let alone the hull of a ship. As may be imagined the " fleet" was the theme of admiration ) and hundreds rode on the top of the dock omnibuses to get a better sight of the vessels, than they could by walking through the docks. The stream of individuals along the docks during the greater part of the day was enormous. THE EXCHANGE, Too, was crowded, and the place usually "where mer chants most do congregate," had hardly a merchant at all there. Their places were filled by strangers and Vast crowds of men and women; who admired the statue of England's naval hero, the victor of Trafalgar. We may remark here that the females were remarkable, not only for the beauty, but, at the same time, the simple elegance of their dresses—indeed, in this respect, they shamed some of our town belles. Another feature, too, that drew admired attention towards the rosy-cheeked visitors, was the fact, that they all wore bonnets—not on their shoulders, but positively on their heads—and in this respect they adopted the advice of our friend, William Shakspeare, who truly said—" Your bonnet to its right use—'tis for the head "—and sure we are that the girls looked all the prettier for it. THE LANDING-STAGE Was the next point of attraction, and during the day the human masses were immense —indeed, if one were to con sult self-convenience, it might be better to have gone any where else but to the stage. However, it does one good to see vast groups of people enjoying themselves after a rational manner, and the excursionists of yesterday appeared to have adopted the advice given in that fine old English ditty, which says— Lite. let tut ehprish, on the same principle that Moore gave for drinking, namelj, "if not done while living, there was very little chance of doing it when . dead." Every one seemed to be gay and light-hearted, and the ferry-boats reaped a rich harvest of toll. There was, of course, the usual quantity of scrugeing and pushing, and squeezing and bawling— things inseperable from a crowd, but we believe every thing went off quietly. Speaking of " going off ; "—We heard of some watches, pins, purses, and other moveables of that description, having gone off without the consent of the owners—another state of things inseperable also from a crowd until the world grows honest—a consummation we never expect living to behold. About half-past two there was a shower, and the atmosphere became thick and dark. This frightened the excursionists, and they began to collect numerously about THE EXCURSION TRAINS on the London and North Western Railway, that arrived at Lime-street, yesterday, consisted of upwards of eighty carriages, from all quarters, and containing about 3,000 persons. Everything passed off with perfect safety. THE RAILWAY STATIONS. The public houses in these localities becoming plethoric of guests very soon. As at the stage, the pushing and jostling here was considerable, but so far as we know all went off safely. The remainder of the evening was lowering and rain fell, but no doubt a visit of that descrip tion would be as acceptable as that of our friends from the country, to all of whom we wish pleasant holidays. THE ZOOLOGICAL GARDENS. Tke spirited proprietor (ifr. Atkins) has this year provi ded for the holiday folks an unsurpassing treat, namely, Mons. Jullien's grand military band, assisted by the Trumpeters of the second regiment rof the Zonaves. Yesterday, unfortunately, the weather was exceedingly unpropitious; but, notwithstandin g , there was a fair sprinkling of company, w h o richly enjoyed the treat afforded them. When we say that Herr Reichert performed on the flute, M. Collinett, on the flageolet, M. Lavigne, on the oboe, Mr. Wevile, on the clarionet, M. Jarrett, Herr Stermenhuggen and M. Simab, on the horn, M. Arban and M. Leloup, on the cornet, M r . H ug h es, on the ophicleide, M. :Cola Stanti, on the contra bombardone, and Herr Kcenig, on the principal cornet, with Mons Jullien as their leader, we need scarcely add, everything went off with the greatest eclat. The gardens have been most tastefully decorated, but the most attractive sight of all is the magni ficent view of the ancient City of Nineveh, which has been got up in a style that far surpasses anything which Mr. Atkins has formerly produced at these gardens. The performances of each evening conclude with a magnificent display of fireworks. Those who have not visited this favourable resort, we should advise them to do so on Thursday next, when Mons. Jullien and his unrivalled band will again perform their orchestral wonders. THE HOLIDAY ON THE_ OTHER SIDE OF THE MERSEY. The Whitsuntide holidays, since the days of yore, have been known as giving an opportunity for amusement to the million, and yesterday was no exception to that gene ral rule. At an early hour in the morning the appearance of the atmosphere was rather doubtful—the young and gay wished, but „ the wish was father to the thought," that the day would be auspi c i ous for their rural enjoyments, while the elder portion of the community looked doubtful, and made sundry parenthetical ejaculations as to the prospects of a real day of happiness. Notwithstanding the hopes of one party and the doubts of the other, about ten o'clock the weather was most propitious for each and all to have a day's recreation. At that hour thousands of our population, from the scions of our rich merchants, with their nearest and dearest relatives, of the feminine gender, might be seen wending their .way: through the various avenues of the town to the Landing -stage' from whence all excursions of pleasure, either seaward or up the river as far as navigable, are taken. To describe the scene on that (the Landing-stage) great desideratum to the intercourse between Liverpool and Birkenhead, but which will shortly have a rival in a monster construction which, instead of affording accommodation between these two places, is to give facilities for the transit of goods and passengers from every quarter of the world, wo u ld b e a work of supererogation. Suffice it to say, that there was from Chapel-street, Brunswick-street,Water-street, James's street, the Giree, and along the line of streets from the north and south ends of the town, a continual influx of visitors, just arrived from all parts from whence the railway companies in connection with the town ran cheap trips, all of whom were out for the holidays—some to enjoy the rural sports in the suburban districts ; others, by far the larger proportion of the hard toiling mechanics from Manchester, Preston, and other manufacturing districts, to delight in viewi ng th e b eau ti es o f the shipping of the port, which can scarcly be surpassed in any place in the United Kingdom. Fortunately, their desires were fully realised, for it is some time since our docks, or the river Mersey, presented so great a number of specimens of naval architec ture. The river itself was studded with ships and steamers of the noblest and most beautiful construction, to indivi dualise which would be a most arduous task, but still the Australian lines were the most admired. The docks themselves presented such a noble array of ships from all nations of the world, and bearing freights of the most valuable merchandise, that they were looked ,7 1 14 TIMES..LIVEZPOOLg TUESDAY, MAY 13, is upon with wonder and with awe. We have said that the Landing stage presented such a scene as scarcely ever before has been wif hessed—thousands upon thousands seemed to be fearlessly rushing for Ward to serAire a place in the ferry boats, to obtain a transit to Birkenhead, where there was the teetotal festival, and other recreations ; to New Brighton, Tranmere, Eastham, Seaeombe, or other places on the Cheshire sid' of the Mersey. From each of the above named places the ferry boats, decorated with the most gor geous bunting, and in which were stationed bands of music, to make happiness more harmonious, plyed incessantly, and at each time were filled with such living cargoes as brought their bulwarks nearly to the water's edge. BIRKENHEAD, However, was the place of the greatest attraction, owing, in a great measure to its famous park, planned by Sir Joseph Paxton, which, for its extent and beauty, is scarcely to be surpassed. But beyond the attraction of the beautiful park, its extensive docks and warehouses, there Was that which had a tendency to be more attraction still, namely, the celebration of the annual festival of the various societies connected with the Liverpool and Birkenhead Temperance Societies. The praiseworthy efforts of this body of nienj whoSe desire to inculcate principles of temperance and sobriety into the minds of the rising generation, cannot be too much extolled. At ten o'clock in the morning a procession of the various temperance societies connected with the district was formed on an unoccupied piece of land near the Tranmero ferry, and were, after the arrival of the various railway trains and ferry-boats, arranged in the following order:—The com mittees of the various societies ; the Band of Hope societies (male and female) ; the Female Rechabites ; the Daughters of Temperance; the several temperance societies; the Inde pendent Order of Rechabites ; the Sons of Temperance ; and she Order of Templars. Each of the above clubs was headed by a most efficient band of music, and a most gorgeous display of banners, and were accompanied by a large con course of people as they passed through Chester-street, Market-street, Argyle-street, round Hamilton-square, down Princes's-street to Watson-street, round a flagstaff, back through Princes's-street, Argyle-streei, ui, Gratarre-lane, from whence they proceeded to the encampment in a large field at the end of Claughton-road, adjoining Claugh ton,park, the use of which has been kindly granted by W. Johnston, tsq., the honorary secretary of the associated temperance societies. Amongst the patrons of the move• ment are the Right Hon. the Earl of Harrington, Lawrence Heyworth, Esq., M,P., the Rev. Dr. Blakeney, the Rev. James Towers, the Rev. Canon Stowell, &c. The Birken head committee is formed of Mr. John E. Littleboy, Mr. Thomas Williams, Mr. John Q. O'Brien, Mr. W. M`Gowan, Mr. D. A. Fog, Mr. E. Leighton, Mr. Joseph Nash, and Mr. B. J. Candler ; and on the general committee there are thirty-two gentlemen, representing that number of temperance and Rechabite societies in Liverpool and the neighbourhood. For the last few weeks workmen have been busily engaged in erecting accommodation for the company, which consisted of wooden buildings and tents. The field was boarded round, and within the enclosure several tents had been arranged to the best advantage. The contractor for the whole of the works was Mr. W. Harrison, of Richmond-hall, Great Richmond-street, in this town. The principal building, which was twenty-three yards in length by fourteen in width, and covered in with a glass roof, was devoted to an industrial exhibition, com prising models of ships and other machinery, gas meters, locomotives, Staffordshire ware, and a variety of works of art, many of these being the productions of working men. There were also some very fine specimens of carpeting from Kendal, which took prizes at the London and Paris exhibi tions. The different processes of making needles, files, and engraving on glass, were carried on in the tent. In the centre of the building was a square of twenty stalls, all appropriated to the sale of fancy articles. A printing press, belonging to Mr. Thomas, of Scotland-road, was in opera tion, In the upper part of the tent was exhibited a large quantity of Irish lace, especially procured from Limerick. The stalls were ornamented with a variety of figures in stucco, whilst from the roof a profusion of neat banners and flags were tastefully dependent. Outside, near the entrance, the curious were gratified with a sight of a potter's weel in full operation. In a second building, nearly as large as the first, there was to be seen a grand model picture of a Swiss village and the Bernese Alps, the Grotto of Antiparos, and a series of cosmoramic views, with a number of electrical and galvanic machines. The third prominent building is devoted to a floral and poultry exhibition. There is also a magic temple, in which a celebrated cabalist exercised his mysterious profession. There were other tents scattered throughout the field, one of which was appropriated to Mr. Meredith, of this town, who experimentalise in practical mesmerism. A stage was set apart for an exhibition of the marionette figures, which gave so much satisfaction at the Collegiate Institution. The brothers Beaumont astonished with their extraordinary gymnastic feats, and a Welsh choir performed selections of choice pieces of music. There were ten refreshment stalls on the ground, and several others were devoted to the sale of toys and general fancy articles. A part of the field was also allotted for arclaery. Having said this much of our Birkenhead friends, but, by the-bye, we will just intimate what they intend to do on this day (Tuesday), and during the remainder of the festival, which, according to the program me , i s as follows :nt,akweillplpaecref,oarnmd some e cel o e f br t a h t e e i d r --- C h r w n a will o o e - l d s a h y c t h h o e i r fl , ir w o e m r s choicest pieces of music. On 'Wednesday, in conjunction with the flower show, there will be an exhibition of poultry, pigeons, &c. On Thursday, the handbell ringers of Lancashire and Cheshire will compete for prizes; and on Friday it is intended to have a concert by English and Welsh societies. During the assemblage of so many thousands of persons, who may be expected to visit the exhibition, the opportunity will not be lost of enforcing the claims of the temperance cause. For this purpose several successful advocates will deliver lectures on the principles of teetotalism: We must now leave them, by saying that at the conclusion of the day's amusements, the weather was not so auspicious as the early part of the day foreboded, and hence much of the anticipated enjoyments were curtailed. AT TRANMERE were held the usual annual Wakes, which were numerously attended. The stalls and gambling booths were in a field, in close proximity to the railway. Of the scenes that there took place, we must craw the veil, thinking that such annual festivities would be " more honoured in the breach than in the observance." AT CLIFTON HILL There was a good display of fireworks, after the usual rustic amusements, and at NEW BRIGHTON the visitors were more than usually numerous, although there were no particular attraction—such as grinning through collars, diving in flour for half-pence, or foot races— but each, (and it gives us pleasure to state that the majority of the company consisted of the fairer portions of humanity) seemed to have visited this spot with a view of enjoying its magnificent sea view—a more beautiful spot for those who are continuously confined in the smoky atmosphere of the adjoining localities, from whence most of our visitors come, can scarcely be found on this coast. The beach was crowded, and all apparently looked upon the day as one of pleasure and delight. EASTIIAIVI These beautiful rural grounds, with all their delightful surrounding scenery, the pourtraying of which would be a noble work for an artist, also received a great influx of visitors, who roamed about the grounds, and formed groups of pic•nic parties, enjoyed themselves to an extent rarely witnessed. ROCK FERRY. The boats, the Bee and theini,;re constantly plying, and a fair portion of the strangers visited this place, but, their being no particular inducement for a protracted stay, the greater portions sojourned to the adjoining locality where there was something more congenial to their tastes. It is with much pleasure that we have to record, through the admirable management of the various ferry authorities, notwithstanding the immense number of persons conveyed across the Mersey, not a single accident has been recorded. LYCEUM NEWS-ROOM- ANNUAL MEET- ING OF PROPRIETORS The annual meeting of the proprietors of the Lyceum News-room, was held at six o'clock last night, in the - library of the institution, Mr. Downey in the chair. The annual report was read and adopted. The following gentlemen having the largest number of votes, were declared the committee for the current year:— Messrs. R. Cooper, T. Dawson, R. A. Payne, Watham, (Dr.) T. Raye, Culshaw, W. P. Jeffreys, S. Thernley, James Smith, and Dr. Stokes. After the ordinary business of the meeting had been disposed of, Mr. Watham brought under the notice of the proprietors the railings lately erected in front of the building, and which have been the subject of so much controversy. He held that they destroyed the beauty of the portico, and expressed his conv i c ti on th a t ever y gen tl eman of" taste present would agree with him, that the sooner this un sightly nuisance was removed the better. (Hear, hear, and laughter.) With that view he begged to move that it be an instruction of the general body of proprietors to the committee, that they take immediate steps for the removal of the late offensive addition to the building. (Applause.) Mr. Denton seconded the motion. Dr. Anderson observed, that until the recent occasion no important alteration or work i❑ connection uith the insti tution was undertaken until the general meeting of pro prietors had been consulted on the matter. The late com mittee violated that rule, and, for so doing, deserved the censure of the proprietors. (Hear, hear.) Mr. Daniel denied that the committee had violated any rule in the matter. Mr. Abraham suggested that the wishes of all parties might be consulted if steps were substituted for the railings. (Cries of " no, no.) The library committee would bear part of the expense. Mr. Thompson hoped they would leave the building as Mr. Harrison, the architect, had designed. (Hear, bear). The motion was then put and carried by an overwhelm ing majority, only one hand being held up against it. Thanks were then voted to the chairman, after which the meeting separated. FASHIONABLE DINNERS. TO TILE EDITOR OF THE NORTHERN TIMES, Flir,—The letter of your correspondent " Shorte Cummins, in this day's paper, has created no small astonishment among the dinner gi'Jers of this good old town. The hospitality of Liverpool is well-known; its pro fuse dinners, and its excellent cellars have often been made a matter of good humoured jest, in less " convivi ant " boroughs ; and your correspondent has only brought upon himself the ridicule of those who are well satisfied, when rising from the banquets which he describes. _ - " Shorte Cummins " must be a " Scotch Ship Broker:" Scotch, when he grumbles at paving lOs for a guinea feed ; and forgets to pay his colleague in the cab, his half of the fare to dinner and back : Ship Broker, when he talks of filling up his capacious " hold " with light freight, not having goy enough dead weight in the first three courses of his dinner. Assuming, then, that - asTScotehman, he " helped himself" whenever he could, and that as a Ship Broker, he understands " stowing," let us see what " Shorte Cummins" had for dinner on the 4th of May, 1856 —according to his own showing— DINNER. 1 Tureen ladle white soup. 2/ Square inehcs Salmon, Sauce and Salad • l Lobster patty, (perhaps he took two.) 1 Pork chop and apple sauce, New Potatoes. lb Saddle of Mutton, Potatoes, Cauliflower, and Asparagus. 1 Wing of Plover. Salad. lb pudding. Pastry, jelly, creams, 1 He said he filled up with cheese, salad, celery, j light freights. Of course ha called for 3 rolls bread. bread continually. WINES. 2 glasses Champagne. 3 „ Sherry. 2 „ Port. 3 „ Claret. 1 „ T0ta1..... II glasses. We are delighted to find that the odious custom of " sitting after dinner," is obsolete in all good houses. We always propose joining the ladies when two or three bottles of Claret hate been emptied ; and not being hard headed Scotchmen, we had eleven glasses quite enough '6 ballast " for our holds." _ _ We place this catalogue of "Good things" in the hands of the public, and confidently appeal against the calumny of your correspondent. We have our own idea of the cause of the " dolorous plaint" of this hungry Scotch Shipbroker. Over-eating has produced bilious ness—hence his letter, which has made us hungry to read. Let its give him a word of advice : " Take another hair of the dog that bit you," that is, if, after your letter, any one will ask you to dinner.—We are, &c., THREE DINNER GIVERS; MISS STANLEY. TO THE EDITOR OF THE NORTHERN TIMES Sir,--During my long professional career I never intruded myself before the public with any personai grievance ; but outrages of such an aggravated nature and character have been perpetrated on me in the name of the law, as it now stands, that I have no alternative but to make my case public through the medium of your columns, ever open to redress wrong and injustice. I shall be as laconic as possible, and offer no comment whatever, but content myself with a simple statement of facts. On Monday, the sth instant, I was arrested for a sum of £66 Bs. 1 was obliged to place in the sheriff's hands £Bl 19s. 4d. as bail, and I have since been obliged to for ward a further sum of Ten Pounds in order to enable me to have this case tried by a jury. One John Simmonds, describing himself as a silversmith (who is also a theatri cal costumier) is the plaintiff. I never had any dealings„ directly or indirectly, with this individual, consequently I presume, cannot be his debtor. Neither did this person ever make any demand or claim on me during my five months' engagement at St. Martin's-hall, London, or since my arrival here He obtained a judge's order for my arrest on some information given to him by one Joseph Stammers. On Saturday last, I was again arrested for the sum of £63. I had to lodge in this case a sum of £7B 23. 4d. Mr. J. Stammers, above-named, is the plaintiff in this case, and, as his solicitor, Mr. Edward L. Levy, endorsed on the writ—" the claim is for work and labour done, and money paid and expended, to, and for my use." To all my profes sional brethren it is not necessary to assert that this de mand is as unfounded as the tormer one; but to the public I owe a duty, and to the public I appeal to suspend their judgment until I am enabled to bring these parties before a jury. I can with self-pride add that I have never con tracted, at any period, any debt that I could not, and did not pay. In conclusion, I may state that my engagement at St. Martin's Hall, London, was of such a positive nature, that by written contract I was held entirely irre sponsible for all liabilities whatever.—l am, sir, yours, &c., EMMA STANLEY. Clayton Hall, Clayton-square, Liverpool, Monday, 12th May, 1656. P.S.—lt is due to Messrs. Thomas and Chisholm to express my sincere gratitude for their sympathy and exertions in my behalf under these most distressing cir cumstances. CRIMINAL PROCEEDINGS AGAINST DIRECTORS, &c TO THE EDITOR OF THE NORTHERN TIMES. Sir,—The new disclosures as to public companies, the Tipperary bank accounts, and some insurance offices, may be usefully aided by the publicity of the following opinion of two eminent counsel as to criminal proceedings against officials for similar acts in an Irish railway company. It may, too, serve as a guide to shareholders, as well as a warning to officials, although that case was not pursued, owing to an iniquitous counter-move against the disinter ested agent engaged.—Yours, &c., Chester, May 10. W. D. L. NA.SH, Jun. CorY OF OPINION. —I have endeavoured in the indictment to charge the grievances alleged against the directors, &c., and there can be no doubt that if the facts bear out the allegations, the directors, &c., have rendered themselves criminally responsible. It is an indictable misdemeanour to wilfully disobey the provisions of an Act of Parliament, and a conspiracy to aggrieve any person by any improper means, although such means aro not in themselves the subject of indictment—is rendered so by suchicombination. Now the charges are, substantially, that the directors falsified accounts, and presented false accounts, &c., by which the real position of the company was concealed : That they made up fraudulent books, kept defective or false books, by which the above objects might be further accomplished, and that substantially, by such means, they were enabled to lend money illegally and improperly. The indictment charges the making false " balance sheets," false entries in books, refusing to make proper entries (of shareholders, &c.),' refusing inspection of books, &c. Inquiries of the kind suggested are of an unusual charac ter, and if the course pursued by the directors, &c., is reconcileable with a bona fide exercise of judgment they are not liable under the present form of proceeding. Let somebody go before the grand jury, who can explain generally the facts. if possible, also an official of the company. to speak to the accounts, entries, and refusals, and facts ; also as many shareholders as were refused registration or inspection ; so as to show a wilful disobe dience, and remove the possibility of omission by mistake —explain the practices..&c., (Signed)W. BALLANTINE. SAM. PRENTICE. SINGULAR SUICIDE. On Friday Mr. Wakley held an inquest at the Mother Redcap, Camden-town, on John Hadley, aged 65. It ap peared that deceased during the past week had been in excessive fear, as he was informed that his wife, who for some time /past had been an inmate of Colney-hatch Lunatic Asylum, was to be sent home on a month's trial, her removal to take place last Wednesday, the day he com mitted the suicidal act. He spoke to his eldest daughter with much grief of the sufferings he would have to go through if his wife was sent home, observing that he would rather she (his wife) murdered him at once. He likewise said to his daughter, who, during the enquiry, was weep ing bitterly, " My dear, my heart is broken ; " and when she told him to seek medical advice if he felt ill, he replied that no doctor could cure him. On Wednesday morning he was not up at his usual hour, and his door being fastened on the inside, his daughter got into the apart ment by the window, when it was discovered that deceased was hanging by a cord from 'a nail in the wall, his feet, strange to say, touching the floor, notwith_ standing which he was dead. A blood-stained knife was found near him, which he had been engaged sharpening on a stone ; and several cats about his arms, his chest,;and the lower parts of his person, showed that he had endea voured to bleed himself to death. He had likewise left a communication for his daughter, in which he remarked, " My dear girl, this, is to inform you I will not live with my wife. It is with regret I write these few lines. Take all the things, pay for my burial, and if there is anything left divide it between you two. My dear girls, may Heaven bless you both. Your affectionate, loving father, Jot's RADLEY." On another slip of paper, addressed to the medical officer of Colney-hatch' Asylum, was written " Kind sir, I will not live with my wife any longer.—Yours , &c„ J. RADLEY." The coroner expressed his belief that extreme fear and grief at the position in which he was afraid he would be placed by his wife's return home had completely upset the balance of reason. Th e j ury returne d a verdict that deceased had destroyed himself, but that there was not sufficient evidence to show the state of his mind. THE GREAT MATCH BETWEEN JOHN MACKINNEY AND HENRY KELLY FOR £2OO —This great race, upon which the championship of the Thames is expected to hinge, is now the leading theme of conversation in rowing circles. Both are in the very best possible condition, and on the day of the race (the 22nd of May), there is no doubt there will be a first-rate struggle. PURCHASE OF HEREDITARY PENSIONS. TO ROBERTSON GLADSTONE, ESQ SlR,—Permit a very humble individual to record a tithe of the admiration'that impels him to thank you, in all the integrity of a true and constitutional Englishman, for your very a')le and lucid I( Ver in explanation of one of the many evils that arc rapidly drlfting our country toward another revolutfon. No man can read that letter without feeling that there are men in England whose patriotism no bribe can corrupt— men devoted to their heart's core to the national weal—mea who, knowing the real value of both time and money, show, by their sacrifices and zeal (I hope I am not gailty of a c3n tra3ictir of terms) of the same, that they take a deep and lasting interest in matters that do not concern their private and individual fortunes, but that relate rather to the public good. Wou:d, sir, that our chief towns possessed a champion like yourself, as unflinching, as earnest, and as sincere in his advocacy of the people's cause. It is, indeed, to be regretted that the great genius of the nation should be sunk in apathy at a time like the present, when every measure of reform that happens to be brought forward seems but to startle and affright the tranquility of Parliament. Alas ! sir, old abuses re made to justify the imposition of fresh grievances and new national wrongs. But Government may have to learn another lesson, the moral of which will point out the danger of trifling with the just indignation of a patient people, who have so nobly devoted their substance and their lives in defence of the indepen dence of this empire and the civil and religious liberty of the world. Allow me to subscribe myself, with the highest esteem, yours, &c., B. H. Liverpool, 12th Al ay, 1856 THE SHIP ALBATROSS This fine and favourite clipper, belonging to Meesri. Gibbs, Bright and Co's. Eagle Line of Australian Packets, which arrived here from Melbourne on Saturday night, brings 18,600 ounces of gold, value about £75,600 ; 2,000 bales of wool, and a cargo of valuable sundries; she els• had eighty-four passengers. She was becalmed for ten days off New Z , aland, but made the run from that to Cape Horn in nineteen days afterwards. From that she ex perienced light head and contrary winds, and was actuall off Cape Clear on the 18th April, bat in consequence of adverse winds was not able to work up Channel. The passengers brought by her have presented the following gratifying testimonials to her commander : Ship Albatross, Crookhaven, May 6, 1856. TO CAPTAIN T. B. ALLEN. Dear Sir,—At the request of your first class passengers. I, as one of the number, have the most sincere pleasure in handing you the accompanying testimonial, which, though conveyed in a few plain words, will, I trust, be sufficient to express to you the high estimation you are held in by us all. I need scarcely tell you, that my passage from Australia : in the good ship Albatross, will long be cherished in my memory, and wishing you and Mrs. Allen every success'and happiness, in which Mrs. Sargint and Mrs. Hammersley unite, believe me, yours most sincerely, (Signed) WM. SARGINT. Ship Albatross, Crookhaven Harbour, 2nd May, 1856. FIRST-CLASS PASSENGERS TO CAPTAIN T. B. ALLEN. DEAR SIR,--We, your first-class passengers, now that a portion are about leaving for their respective destinations, feel that we cannot part from you without bearing testimony to the extreme courtesy and kindness you have displayed to us throughout the voyage. Thus far on our way to Liverpool, your untiring and successful exertions to promote our happiness, and unceasing anxiety to shorten the passage (which, through the prevalence of adverse winds, has been somewhat delayed) have been highly admired and appreciated by us all. We regret that the continuance of head winds, at the entrance of the channel, render it necessary for you to put into this port, and can only hope that you will thereby not be detained long. We beg that you will convey to Mrs. Allen, our kindest regards and well. wishes, as well as to your first and second officers, Mr. Salt and Mr. Lewis, respectively, whose zeal to add to our happiness has been fully noticed, and wishing you a pleasant and prosperous passage to the port of your desti nation, and that health and happiness may attend you.— believe us, dear sir, yours very sincerely, (Signed) Mrs- Grace Hellen Sargint. James Hastie. Mrs. Emma Manifold. C. M. Manifold. Mrs. Mary Hammersley. William S irgint. Miss Maria Aaurn. Edwin Brissondin Peter M'lntosh. Alfred Baldey. G. Ramsay. Henry Dickson. Crookhaven Harbour, May 6th, 1856. SECOND-CLASS PASSENGERS TO T. B. ALLEN Sir,—We, the second cabin passengers of the ship Albatross, do not wish to separate without expressing our sen e of the urbanity and kindness with which we have been treated by you and the officers ' - and, though we regret your ship has been delayed by head winds, we wish to express our thanks to you for having put into this port, thus avoiding the risk of beating up channel in this very un favourable weather. _ _ _ ... We also desire that you would tender our good wishes to your first and second officers, Mr. Salt and Mr. Lewis, and we bid them farewell, with hearty good wishes for their welfare. (Signed) GEORGE COLE BARER, and eleven other passengers. Crookhaven Harbour, May, 1856. THIRD-CLASS PASSENGERS TO CAPT. THOMAS B. ALLEN, ESQ., C3MMANDER OF THE SHIP " ALBATROSS , Dear Sir, —Having arrived in safety at this port, on our passage from Melbourne to Liverpool, we, your third cabin passengers, feel desirous of conveying to you our most sincere thanks for the good feeling you have shown to us throughout the voyage. We feel happy to be enabled to say that the provisioning in every respect has been every thing that one could desire, and the general management, with regard to the promotion of our comfort. excellent. Trusting that health and happiness may attend you, believe us to remain, dear sir, yours, very sincerely. (Signed) Jonzi FORD, and thirty-one other passengers. COUNTY COURT .-YESTERDAY ESTE RDAN (BEFORE JOSEPH POLLOCK, ESQ., JUDGE.) CARR V. LAMONT AND OTHERS.—The plaintiff in this case had been a boatswain onboard the steamship Italian, Captain Macfie, belonging to Messrs. Lamont, M'Larty, and Co. The action was brought to recover £3 10s. The Plaintiff deposed that he engaged to go with the vessel from Bowling, on the Clyde, to the Mediterranean. When the vessel reached Southampton, some additional hands were shipped, and the vessel proceeded to Havre. At the latter port three men were wanting to complete the crew. As there was some difficulty in procuring men there, the captain proposed that the crew should sail as they were, and he promised to divide the wages of the three men who were wanting among the crew. This was agreed to, and the captain gave an undertaking to that effect. On reach ing Gibraltar the complement of men was made up, but the wages during the preceding interval amounted to the sum claimed, of which the plaintiff's own share would only have been seven or eight shillings. His Honour observed that a captain had no right to bind his owners by any such agreements, as it could not form any portion of his ordinary duties, to sanction such a transac tirn as that of raising the wages of part of his crew, in order to induce them to go in the vessel without the full complement of hands. Unless, with the agreement of the owners,:such a document could not bind them. If the action were to be at all sustainable, it must be against the captain himself, but the plaintiff could only sue for the amount due to him individually, and had no right to bring a cumulative action for the amount due to the whole of the crew. On the part of the defence, the ships' articles were put in, and the plaintiff admitted that he had signed them, and among the rest, a clause to the effect that eight seamen should be considered a full crew. The plaintiff also admitted that there were, at the time, nine seamen on board, with the usual number of' officers and firemen. His Honour directed a nonsuit to be entered. sanctioned astronomical i c e a gr l gr ant expedition 0 5 nOO to the de- ET y he the expenses Peak of Teneriffe, to be undertaken by Professor Smyth, Admiralty o hasf of Edinburgh. The Admiralty has applied to the Council of the Royal Society for scientific suggestions relative to the proposed expedition. EAST INDIA STATION.—We have much pleasure in announcing that Captain the Hon. Henry Keppel, C.B. has been nominated to succeed Captain the H on . C. G. J: B. Elliot, as second in command of the East India Station, whose three years' term of service expires on the 23rd instant.— United Service Gazette. UNIVERSITY OF LONDON.—Dr. Foster has received from Mr. Shaw Lefevre, the Vice-Chancellor of the University, the intelligence that the senate had transmitted to the Home Secretary a draft charter embodying those measures of reform in the constitution of the University for which the graduates had so long contended.—Lancet. THE CAMP AT ALDERSROM—It seems to be intended that the camp at Aldershott shall be permanent; for the ground near her Majesty's pavilion there is enclosed for the purpose of being covered with ornamental planta tions. About fifty acres are within a fence seven feet high ; the ground is much broken and undulated, and the pavilion stands upon its highest part, comm an di ng a magnificent view of the surrounding country, A YOUNG SOLDIER.—On the occasion of her Majesty reviewing the militia regiments at Aldershott, s h e too k particular notice of a boy or child, named Dyer, who is in the band of the Royal South Gloucestershire Militia. and is only six years old. A few days ago, General Knollys sent for the bandmaster, and read a letter to him which he had received from her Majesty, in which she expressed her pleasure that a boy so small had been brought up to a military life, and sent him money to p ur chase something in remembrance of her visit; a sword and belt were accordingly bought, and presented to the little hero, with this inscription—" This sword and belt were purchased with a sum of money sent by her Majesty to Jonah Dyer, jun , of the Royal South Gloucester Militia, aged six years, on the occasion of her reviewing the troops at Aldershott camp, April 19, and taking especial notice of him."—Bristol Times