Northern Times. — Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1859-03-05 00:00:00

LETTERS OF CREDIT DUNCAN, SHERMAN, AND CO., BANKERS, CORNER OF PINE AND NASSAU-STREETS, NEW YORK, Issue Letters of Credit and Circular Notes for travellers, available in all the cities of the United States, Canada, the West India Islands, &e., similar to those in such extensive use in Europe. THE LIVERPOOL 'REFORM CLUB ESTABLISHED, DE( 21, 1858. CLUB MOUSE, 16, CLAYTON-SQUARE The Council announce that the Club is now Open Daily, for the accommodation of Members, from Eight o'clock a.m., until Eleven o'clock p.m., and comprises News-room, supplied with the follow ing papers daily : London Times, Dublin Daily Express, „ Daily News, Belfast Daily News Letter, „ Morning Star, Cork Daily Reporter, „ Daily Telegraph, Bristol Daily Press, „ Standard, Birmingham Herald, Manchester Examiner and Glasgow Daily Mail. Times, All the Liverpool and other Papers, Coffee Room, Billiard Room, Chess Tables, and Debating Rooms, are also open for the use of members, ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION, ONE GUINEA NOTICE give Notice, that a MEETING will take place in tn, Room, on Thursday next, the 10th instant, at Eight o'clock p.m., for the purpose of discussing the Government Reform Bill. Members are invited to attend, and will be at liberty to introduce one friend. By order of the Council, THOMAS COPE, Hon. Sec. Club House, 16, Clayton-square, March 4, 1859. he Council hereby Debating TO CORRESPONDENTS Under no circumstances can we insert c accompanied by the authors real name and not nec X.X., Dale-street, hai not furnish Gar The pressure upon our space this mornin, to hold over scveral articles already in type. gommatiai Sates. THIS DAY On ao'count of whom it may concern. Tins DAY, the sth instant, at Twelve o'clock, at the Brokers' Office, 15, North *John-street, L S so_ 1-Barrels White Salted HERRINGS, ( s uitable for the IN est India market), landed ex Nririnifred, for Sydney, lying west side Sandon Dock Shed. -For particulars, apply to LAW and WYLIE, Brokers. TIM DAY, the sth instant, at Twelve o'clock, at the Brokers' Office, 11, Orange-tout, Castle-street,' A quantity of GUANO (all faults), ex. Feline, from California. ➢fay be seen on the quay, at No. 8, Albert Dock, and on board the vessel..—Apply to_ JAMES GORDON and Co., Brokers. Tins DAY, the .sth instant, at Twelve o'clock, at the Brokers' Office, 16, Exchange-buildings, 655 Barrels Crude TURPENTINE, now landing per Fidelia, from N^w York, in the Waterloo Dock.--Apply to Messrs. Fielden, hi.s. and Co., Merchants ; or to 3. H. IaYNEIt and Co., Brokers. NEXT WEEK On MONDAY next, the 7th instant, at Twelve O'clock, at the Brokers' Office, 2, Dale-street., 80 Cases CASSIA LIGNEA. BROWNE, HUNTER, and Co., Brokers Apply to On TUESDAY next, the Bth instant, at Half-past One o'clock, at the Commercial Saleroom, 45 Tons Spanish Locust BEANS, Apply to GEO. BADENACH and SON, Brokers. landing ex On 'MoNDA2r next, the 7th instant, at Twelve o'clock, in the Commercial Saleroom, 120 Boxes Port ORANGES, 60 „ „ Bitter ORANGES, ex Minh° (s.s.) 200 Cases Valentia ORANGES, ex America (s.s.), 300 „ Messina LEMONS, ex Adelaide, s Turkey NUTS. GEORGE BADENACH and SON, Brokers - 200 Bag Apply to On TUESDAY next, the Bth instant, at Twelve o'clock, at 2, Dale-street, 2,000 Bags RAPESEED, 150 „ Red MUSTARDSEED, 400 „ SEELSEED, 1,000 „ CURDEYSEED. BROWNE, HUNTER, and Co., Broker Apply to On TUESDAY next, 0, J. H. It About 150 t side of the Huskisson Apply to Open for inspection, on t ) WM. Inman, Esq., Merchant ; or to J. H. RAYNER and Co., Brokers On WEDNESDAY next, the 90 Hhds. 23 Butts GINGELLY 011 120 Hhds CASTOR OIL, 24 Bales SENNA, About 18 Tons SAPANWOOD. BROWNE, HUNTER, al Apply to CHI THURSDAY next, t, at Twelye o'clock, at 24 Bundles Deer HORNS. BROWNE, HUNTER, d Co., Broker On FRIDAY next, the 11th instant, at Twelve o'clock, at J. H. Rayner and Co.'s Office, 16, Exchange-buildings, About 1,200 Bales fine JUTE, open for inspection, in Fielden's, Rumford-street, and Campbell's, Gradwell-street, Apply to Messrs. Fielden, Brothers, and Co., Merchants ; or to J. 11. RAYNER & Co., Brokers. N E X T MONTII • On THURSDAY, the 7th April next, at Twelve o'clock, at the . Public Saleroom, Exchange-buildings, 300 Chests Bengal INDIGO, consisting of consumers and shippers.—Apply to Messrs. Thos and John Brockleback, Merchants ; or to T. and H. LITTLEDALE and Co., Brokers. On baal.e. JAMES BANKS, BUILDINGS, DERBY-SQUARE, CASTLE LIVERPOOI '-.ck, Bligb t, and Galvanised TELEGRAPH WIRE and SIGNAL CORD, FENCING WIRE, R Wholesale and for Exportation TO.EXPORTERS AND BOTTLERS. ON SALE, William Whitwell and Co.'s INDIA PALE AND MILD ALES, in first-rate condition. . PARRY and CO., Agent Stores-15, North John-street. J. R. CAMERON, CHRONOMETER MANUFACTURER A:Arli OPTICIAN, 54, SOUTH CASTLE-STREET, LIVERPOOL. MARINE CHRONOMETERS ON SALE OR HIRE. GOLD and SILVER WATCHES, SEXTANTS, QUADRANTS, BAROMETERS, TELESCOPES, 4-c CHARTS FROM LATEST SURVEYS, lI'STORY OF THE WORKING CLASSES, Every Saturday, in the NORTHERN DAILY TIMES, Price e Penny. . . AMERICAN SOLACE. CHARLES TURMEAL AMERICAN SOLACE. AMERICAN SOLACE. CHA RLES TURMEAT AMERICAN SOLACE. AMERICAN SOLACE. , CHARLES TURMEAt kMERICAN SOLACE. AMUSEMENTS, MEETINGS, &c.—TilIS DAY THEATRE ROYAL—Mr. and Mrs. Charles Mathews. ROYAL AMPHITHEATRE — Sir Wm. and Lady Don. lIENOLER'S CIRQUE VARlETE—Miscellaneous Attraction: THE PARISIAN GALLERY OF ANATOMY, Paradise-street. MANDY:RS' MENAGERIE Foot of Shaw's-brow. ROYAL COLLOSSEUM.—Miscellaneous Attractions. • W' For particulars see advertisements on Bth m SATURDAY 3 /.111 ) , CH 5, 1859, THE DAYS NEWS. In the House of Lords, l as i, Might, the Marriage Law Amendment Bill was rei.cit. first time. The unconditional guar- Earl of Derby stated that no antee had been granted to the Al. Telegraph Company, but that a conditional Atlantic , amount- Was under consideration, by which a vote of interest, the ing to eight per cent., would be assured up on amount of capital expended, but contingent the event of success, and to continue inonitrlorpl; as the communication was kept up. rouse of Commons Mr. Horsman asked the under the S i e e eretary of State for Foreign affairs, whethertreaties ending, subsequent to the treaty of Vienna, have . ienna havinhave been concluded between the Emperor of ' Aus tria and the different sovereigns of Italy, an d reference to the internal government of their g doMinions on their military occupations by Austrian troops, have been communicated to the British Governor, and whether there are copies of them in the Foreign Office, and if the answer be jet the affirmative, whether there is any objection to lay them before the House. Mr. Fitzgerald said, that the greater part of these treaties had been laid upon the table ; and of the rest Government had only private, and not official knowledge. The Chancellor of the Exchequer stated, that it was his intention to introduce the Scottish Reform Bill before Easter, and it would be expedient to enter into details previously. Mr. Bright, in reply. to a question, stated that he would not introduce his Reform. Bill until after the discussion of the Ministerial Measure. After some other matters had been talked upon, the House went into com mittee on the Army Estimates. The Reform movement is the question of the day. Everywhere the scheme is denounced, and the more its details are examined, the more unpopular it becomes. A meeting has been held in Edinburgh, where it was designated as a most objectionable one, cutting off, as it proposed to do, 95,000, or one-fifth of the entire constituency of England, by disfranchising the 40s. freeholders. In Birmingham a requisition has been presented to the Mayor to convene a meeting, to express an opinion. The Mayor has acceded to the request, and has fixed the meeting for Wednesday next, at half-past seven in the evening. A deputation from Birmingham has waited on Messrs. Scholefield and Bright, the members ',for the town, to invite them to attend, and both hon. member accepted the invitation. A meeting is also announced to be held in Lei cester, on Monday, " in order to take the proposed measure into consideration. Now is the time and now. is the . hour ! for every working man in England to assert his right to the franchise." excited, very The supporters of Mr. J. A. Turner, M.P. for Man chester, entertained that gentleman in the Free Trade Hall of that city, last night. An ample report will be found in our columns. The Bank Returns, as published in last night's Gazette show a decrease of £68,014 in the bullion, and an increase in rest, active circulation, seven day and other bills, and public deposits. There is a decrease in notes also. The Continental news adds but little of im portacce to that previously known. The Moniteur states, that the reported withdraWal of French troops from Italy is premature, whilst the Vienna Gazette states, that—" As soon as the notifications in writing of Cardinal Antonelli shall arrive here, it is self understood that the evacuation of the States of the Church of the Austrian troops will follow, because in this, as in the entry of troops, the desire of the Holy Father is decisive." A Paris correspondent says :—The colonels of the French regiments are .in -strutted to be ready to call in the men belonging to their respective regiments who are out on furlough. The 27t h Regiment of the line has re-ceived the wliole of its equipments, even to itsfield tents, and is under orders to move at theshortest notice. The Paris correspondent of the Times says that on Thursday, in official circles, the confidence in the success of Lord Cowley's mission was reduced t o the lowest degree. The Herald's correspondent states that the warlike preparations on all sides show no signs of abatement in Lombardy. The Austrians are unceasingly working to strengthen their fortifica tions. Quantities of artillery have been placed in all the strategical positions. Everything has been got in readiness for a campaign. The Piedmontese, on their side, are not idle. The fortifications of Alessandria are said to be nearly ready. The French semi-official journals announce that the Sardinian reserves are to be called under arms. Orders have been sent to Cherbourg to arm and prepare the Imperial yacht to sail on the 15th of April. The furniture for the Imperial apartments on board the yacht is to be sent to Cherbourg at the end of the present month. The state apart ments at Fontainbleau are ordered to be got ready, and it is rumoured that a visit is expected from some important personage. Le Nord declares that Lord Cowley did not deliVer any letters of credence, but an autograph letter from Queen Victoria to the Emperor of Austria. The steamer arrived at Trieste brings news from Constantinople to the 26th ult. Two corps-d'arm'ee, consisting together of 20,000 men, have been con centrated at Sophia Nissa. The Minister of Finance has been dismissed. The commissioners of the Porte had quitted Jassy and Bucharest. The Vienna correspondent of the Times says that the war fever is increasing in Germany. In Prussia, the 7th army corps, which is:stationed in Westphalia, is to be placed in a state of prepara tion. The South German monarchs will have no choice but to declare in favour of Austria in case of a war with France. The Vienna journals have assumed a more war like tone. The Oste Dettsche Post plainly. declares that Austria cannot renounce the particular con vention which she has concluded with the Italian States. The Grand Duke Nicholas has just made a most minute examination of all the Russian breeding studs, for horses in the military establishments on the Austrian and Danubian frontiers. The Piedmontese Government has taken mea sures, in conjunction with the authorities at New York, to have Poerio and his companions provided with money on their arrival, and to place a steamer at their disposal, in order to convey them to Piedmont. M. Alexandre, Minister of Foreign Affairs to Frinee Couza, Hospodar of the Danubian Princi palities, has just left for London. During .his stay in Paris he was received by the Emperor. The Archduke Governor has returned to Milan. The Austrian army in Italy has been placed on a war footing. THE ATLANTIC TELEGRAPH THE Winter is well-nigh past, the harbingers of Spring and Summer are already presenting themselves, and yet nothing appears to be doing to make available the Atlantic Telegraph. How is this ? We know that the capital of the Telegraph Company has been exhausted by the gigantic efforts which they have made in carrying the cable from Europe to America,—efforts which were successful, too, in so far as that object was concerned, although it has temporarily failed to be kept in working order. The great experiment did succeed -communications were for a short while carried on by electric telegraph from one quarter of the globe to another, and across an ocean of two thousand miles in breadth. That it has been interrupted —by some unforeseen, but, in, all probability, easily remediable defect—is no proof of the actual failure of the project. The practica bility of it is in no wise impugned. All that is wanted, is to set to work and discover what has gone wrong, and have it put right. But, for this purpose, the treasury of the Company, we are aware, requires to be replenished, —only wo understood that this was about to be done, with the aid of the English Government. This under standing was confirmed by the answer of the Chancellor of the Exchequer, a few days since, to an inquiry in the House of Commons as to the intentions of the Government in regard to guar antees or subsidies to Telegraph Companies having for their object communication with America and other dependencies,•—to the effect, that the principles which the Government had adopted with regard to granting them any undertaking of the kind referred to was this— not to grant unconditional guarantees. The Atlantic Company, we suppose, do not refuse such terms of assistance. And although the season is certainly not quite at hand when full operations at sea can be gone into for the purpose of ascer taining the real cause of the obstruction in the submarine telegraph, and, if possible, getting .1.4 THE NORTHERN TIMES SATURDAY, MARCH 5, _1859 into working order again, yet the time must be fast approaching when the preparations for the work might be safely begun. • In the mean season, however, quite another trans-Atlantic project of the kind has been proposed at New York. It is described as a plan to "place, at proper intervals, along the oceanic telegraph line, air-buoys, submerged to the depth of ten or twenty fathoms from the surface, and held at that depth by cableS attached to anchors outhe bottom; small buoys, at short intervals, to be used as props for the telegraph wire, rendering it easily accessible for renewal or repair ; and large buoys, at long intervals, to be made the foun dation of a platform or frame, from which pillars rising above the tops of the waves, will support there telegraphic station-houses." And the ad vantages of this plan are said to be, that it would effect a great reduction in the risk of loss, much greater rapidity in the transmission of words, and the prevention of monopoly by the greater facility with which such line of telegraph could be con structed. Now such a proposition as this, which has deep and anxious interest on the other side of the Atlantic, may at least be regarded as shewing that the project of an oceanic tele graph will not be abandoned ; and this being the case, it would be a sad pity did England, by her indifference, or her dilatoriness, get it taken out of her hands entirely. It is of immense import- ante to the commercial and other interests of this country, that we retained our present position with respect to such an enterprise. The single fact that our exports to North America have increased, in about fifteen or sixteen years, from five millions to twenty-six millions sterling, and • are still increasing, shows how essential it is that our continued cordial intercourse with that Conti nent should be promoted by such means. A recent pamphlet on the subject, being a Letter to the Lords Commissioners of her Majesty's Treasury, thus directs attention to , a few prominent facts connected with the transmission of intelligence across the Atlantic :--- I. The great extension of the magnetic telegraph throughout the world has created an urgent necessity for the most rapid transit of intelligence between Europe and America. • 11. This necessity, and the inconvenience of a separa tion of from twelve to sixteen days between merchants in England and their correspondents on the other side of the Atlantic are experienced to a far greater extent in consequence of the failure of the ocean telegraph, an inconvenience often severely felt, not only by merchants and bankers, but by the large manufacturing interests in every part of the kingdom. 111. Notwithstanding the enlarged demands of com merce, and the improvements and examples of progress above specified, the means of communication with Ame rica are worse now than they were seven years ago. IV. The effects of this, and proofs of its truth, are seen in the fact that the mail correspondence between Great Britain and the United Suites has been rapidly 'decreas ing for the last four or five years, the number of letters now being nearly one million per annum less than in 1854. This, then, chews a state of things, with respect to the transmission of intelligence, under which it is quite impossible that the interests of commerce on either side of the Atlantic can much longer be content. The great question is, how best to deal with it, under the circumstances. The first, the fairest, and the easiest way , undoubtedly is, to examine the cable already connecting this country with America, and find out what obstructs the free • • passage of the electric current, and see what can be done with it. The new plan proposed at New York may probably be tried without asking the co-operation of England,—since .the Americans appear anxious for an independent line of their own. But as there is a line already laid down, our first concern should be, as we have said, to investigate the state of the case as completely as possible, so as to find out if it is not practicable to get the line into such good working order as may make it available for the end in view. The people of the United States will evidently leave no stone unturned to accomplish their object, by one means or another ; and if we would keep pace in anywise with their system of progress, we must go and do LOCAL INTELLIGENCE. UTILITY OF TUE CENTAL..—A foreign correspondent of a Liverpool firm writes to them upon receipt of their quotations for wheat per CENTAL. This new adoption assist's us famously in our calculations ! THEATRE ROYAL. —There is nothing new to be said of this theatre during the past week. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Mathews appeared every night, and produced a round of their favourite pieces. Their engagement terminates with to-night. DEAFNESS.—We understand that the celebrated aurist, Madame Gardner, is practising with her usual success, several cases of an inveterate nature having already been benefited by the treatment adopted by this highly talented' lady. HENGLER'S ClRCUS.—E ' very night has seen this place of amusement crowded with visitors. It is beyond question one of the best managed entertainments of its class in the kingdom, full of variety and interest, and well deserves the success it has won. TO SHIPPERS AND EXPORTERS.—A most profitable article' of export, to warm climates especially, are the Self-cleansing Charcoal Filters, patented by Messrs. Saunders and Co., of 16, Parker-street, Liverpool—in fact they are invaluable wherever there is bad water. S. and Co. allow a liberal discount on export and whole sale orders. UNWHOLESOME WATER.—TO the use of this foul and disagreeable diluent in food may be traced, as an approxi mate cause, many diseases which are common. The Board of Health having proof of the same, urgently request the use of the SELF-CLEANSING CHARCOAL FILTERS, patented and manufactured by Messrs. &guiders and Co., of 16, Parker-street, Liverpool for use on board ships, and for emigrants they are invaluable. We also recommend all families to provide themselves with one of these excellent charcoal filters—any other process being defective and powerless.—Lancet. AMPIIITHEATRE.—Sir William and Lady Don per formed every night during the week, and succeeded in drawing together considerable audiences, although the attractions of the Theatre Royal must have interfered considerably with them. Last night Lady Den's benefit took place, and the entertainments were under the patron age of his Worship the Mayor. There was a well-filled house. The pieces produced were " Married Life," " Good for Nothing," and "Parents and Guardians." The house was deligli ted throughout the evening, and was enthusiastic in its applause. This evening concludes the engagement of Sir William and Lady Don. Next week the Amphitheatre will be visited , by Madame Celeste. LECTURE ON AUSTRALIA. —Within the last half-dozen years, we have made a goodly acquaintance with Aus tralia, and are now almost native, and to the land born ; and although we have had it represented to us in almost every . phase,. the Rev. H Jones, last . night, .at the AsSernblf - rooms, gave us, not only a good deal that we do know but a good deal that we do not know about the colony. He has been a resident, and evidently not an unobservant or inattentive one. llis lecture was illustrated by diagrams of the Gold Fields, that brought to our mind's eye good pictorial representation of these metalic regions, that has almost upset the world, and revo lutionised the greater pa d rt of the Globe. The lecture was altogether listened to with pleasure. - CiHURCIi PASTORAL AID SOCIETY.—This Society ap pears to be advancing in Liverpool, At their anniversary last month the collections in most of the churches were good. St. Paul's, Prince's-nark, £B5 ; St. Bride's, £77 ; St. Andrew's, £33; Seaforth, £3l ; Bootle, £22 ; St. Jude's, -5.,27 ; St. Augustine's, £43 • St. Clement's, £26 ; St. Michae'ls-in-the-Hamlet, £l2 &c., &c. The following donations have also 'been received : Rev. C. W: Lawrence, £lO (in addition to £5O previously given) ; Dr. McNeile, £lO ; W. Gregson, Esq., £lO ; H. Clarke, Esq., 25. The anniversary meeting at the Collegiate Institution was numerously and respecpectably attended, and gave promise of an increase in the funds for 1859. CHEMISTS' ASSOCIATION.—The fortnightly meeting of the Chemists' Association was held in the Royal Insti tution, Colquit-street, at half-past eight o'clock on Thursday evening. Mr. H. S. Evans presided. The Chairman stated that the council had had under their consideration, and carefully gone through, the clauses of the Sale of Poisons' Bill, and had a g reed to several suggestions of alteration and amendment, which they had embodied in a memorial addressed to Mr. Walpole, and a petition forwarded to the House of Commons: The Chairman read a draft of the memorial, which suggested many amendments in the bill, and concluded by the observation that the council were satisfied nothing but the thorough education of the vendors of poisons could ever give the public any efficient security against accidents arising from such causes. They were not yet aware of the fate of the bill, or whether it was affected by Mr. Walpole's resignation. The paper for the evening was by Mr. J. H. Ellerbeck, on the "Manufacture and Composition of Glass." INTERNA'TIONAL ARBITRATION.—SO/He few years ago, parsons possessing what the world calls " titles" were seized with a lecturing mania, and having bitten all manner of men, all manner of men have since that time accordingly gone mad—stark staring mad about lectures. Birds, beasts, fishes, things animate, and things inani mate, and things that did not come under any head at all, have b3en discussed. The only thing that remains now to be lectured on is second-hand coffins. Whistling mice, sing ing Oysters, and talking fish are growing stale, and wont draw. Cochin Chinas. are out of date, and Rarey's humbug is, exploded ; but still there are subjects not yet touched on. ' For -instance, the most refined method of butchering a calf or a sepoy has yet to be " lectured on." The people are, however, so thoroughly sick or these nocturnal gatherings that the only chance of an audience now is to offer gifts to whoever will attend a lecture. This will soon become like steam-boat' oppositions— one not only gives free passages, but the other gives hat and something to eat and drink into the argain ; so it must come to that .with lectures. The lecture last night, at Hope-hall, was by Mr. Wm. Ihne, the subject, " International arbitration." There were a few very old women and a few very young boys present, to whom the subject was, no doubt, interesting and instructive. The 'admission was free (excepting sixpence to the reserved seats ), but few took advantage of tfie latter privilege ; and altogether the H a ll p resen t e d an appearance anything but plethoric. There were a few respectable gentlemen on the platform, and Mr. J. T. Danson was called to the chair, who introduced the *lec turer, by some poetic observations on our colonies, ships, and commerce, and our interests in the peace of the world. He said their pur pose there that night was to diffuse public opinion throughout Europe. He then introduced the lecturer, who read a long paper on the establishment of a great " International Court of Arbitration," ex cluding, of course, all the barbarian states from the great parliament that he proposed. He entered into several figures on general taxation all over the world, and other statistical facts, and concluded amid applause. No SHIP SHOULD GO TO SEA without one of Saunders and Co.'s. Patent Self-cleansing Charcoal Filters, cased and fitted-up expressly for use on board ship. Note the • address, SAUNDERS & CO , 16, Parker-street, Liverpool. MR. KIDD'S. LECTURE.—Mr. Kidd delivered his second lecture in the Hope-hall, on Thursday night. The title of the lecture was "Old Heads upon Young Shoulders." At the time fixed for the commencement ot the proceed iage, half-past seven o'clock, there were very few persons present ; an increase gradually took place in their num bers, but the hall was not at any period of the evening more than a third filled. The chair was taken. by Mr. Councillor Kitchen. Mr. Kidd was well received, and delivered a lecture which contained much good advice not of a very novel character, much pleasing common place, and many truths which probably no one ever disputed; the whole - delivered in an easy conversational style. Self-knowledge, knowledge of others, fashions, 1 adios' petticoats and bonnets, public lectures, married life, temperance, and various other topics formed the miscellaneous subjects of the lecture. In the early portion of the lecture Mr. Kidd commented upon the gullibility of the public in respect of popular humbu g s, and by a natural transition p asse d on t o spea k of Mr. Barnum. From this eminent public instructor he proceeded to the " Talking Fish," lately exhibited in Liverpool, and which drew crowds to admire the fluency and profundity of its conversation. He stated that when he visited Bnry, lately, he found the same animal being shown as the " Marine Tiger," and that it had equal success until some one exposed the deception, and the exhibitor (Mr. Kidd stated) was compelled to decamp. A loud hiss from one of the audience mingled in the applause which followed this statement. Mr. Kidd said he believed some gentleman was expressing dissent from some of his opinions, which of course any one had a right to do if he thought fit. A gentleman in the body of the hall said : " Yon were making a remark, sir, about the fish." (Cries of order.) The chairman said he could not allow any interruption. The same , gentleman again said . " The fish, sir, the fish—you were speaking about the fish ! " Another of the audience : "We don't want a lecture from you." (Hear, hear.) The first gentleman : " You were saying something about the fish." The chairman again rose and said, he could not allow any one to interrupt the lecturer. Mr. Kidd then pro ceeded with his lecture, and no more was heard of the " Talking Fish," either in his own person or by deputy. One more opportunity offers to hear this gentle man discourse on the "Power of Kindness over all Nature." He makes his last appearance at Hope Hall on Monday evening. On this occasion he will tell the remainder of the anecdotes promised on Monday last. He will also give, among other things, a graphic descrip tion Of what he saw at an interview with Mr. Marcy, The nature of this " gossip " gives earnest of a treat not - often to. be realised, and we advise all who would spend a profitable evening to do so in Mr.. Kidd's society. likewise. THE BRAZILIAN MAI L.—The mail steamer Tamar arrived at Southampton yesterday. Tier advices have been anticipated via Lisbon. THE ARMY.—Major-General John Scott has been appointed to the Colonelcy of the 3rd Dragoon Guards; and Major Craigie to the Colonelcy of the 31st Regiment. ZNAVAL Tuitlasit MEDAL.—The distribution of these medals commences from the present day. The Gazette also contains a notice pointing out the mode for applying for them. CHINA AND JAPAN.—The Gazette publishes two orders in Council, relative to trade and Consular Juris diction, which orders are to take effect from the day the treaties are ratified THE AFFAIR OF THE CHARLES ET GEORGES.-011 Tuesda) next, Mr. Kinglake will call the attention of the House of Commons to the correspondence respecting the Charles et Georges ; and move an address for further papers r€ tiny: thereto THE REFORM MOVEMENT IN LIVERPOOL.—A meeting of the Council of the Reform Association was held yes terday, at the office in York-buildings, at which, we understand, it was agreed to call a meeting of Refoimers, to be held next week, in the Amphitheatre, for the pur pose of expressing dissatisfaction with the Government measure of Reform. LORD JOHN RUSSELL AND REFORM.-It is stated in well-informed quarters in London, that Lord J. Russell intends calling a meeting of liberal members of the House of Commons for the purpose of considering wkat course shall be taken on the Government , Reform Bill. The Globe, in noticing this, says :—" We have every confi dence that the measure will be dealt with with no desire to make the crisis subservient to personal ends, and that the principal members of the liberal party will be animated by a spirit of co-operation, which the great interest they represent have a right to demand on an occasion so important." THE COURT, The Queen held a Privy Council at three o'clock on Thursday afternoon at Buckingham Palace. It was attended by the Prince Consort, the Marquis of Salisbury, Lord President; Earl Hardwicke, Lord Privy Seal ; Earl of Derby,. First Lord of the Treasury; ,earl of Malmesbury, Secretary a State for F oreign Aff a i rs; Major-General Peel, Seexetary of State for War; the Right Hon. B. Disraeli, Chancellor of th e Exchequer; Sir John Pakington, First Lord of the Admiralty ; Lord John Manners, First Commissioner of Public Works ; the Marquis of Exeter, Lord Steward ; Earl Delawarr, Lord Chamberhin ; and the Duke of Beaufort, 'Master of the Horse, LATEST. TELEGRAMS. THE FRENCH FUNDS. PARIS, Friday.—The Bourse opened firm, with an improvement in Rentes of I per cent, the pre sent price being 67 75. 2.15 p.m.: It is asserted that the evacuation of Rome by the,French is adjourned till the arrival of the Swiss troops. A further rise has taken place in Rentes, which are 69 70. Bourse some what animated. 3.30 p.m.: A reaction has taken place, and Rentes close 67 85 for money, and 67_75 for Account. In Railway shares little business doing. NAPLES MARSEILLES, Friday. Advices - -have been received from Naples to the Ist inst.: the illness of the. King continues serio us , a rumour of .his death caused a panic on the bourse, and funds fell 31 per cent. The rumour, however, having proved false, funds agiin rose to 113, but all persons suspected of having been concerned in the circula tion of the report, received their passport's,- to mether"with orders to quit the country. Letters from Naples assert that the Archbishops have issued an address to the King representing the present condition of the country. THE REPORTED EVACUATION OF THE ROMAN STATES. PARIS, Friday. The Mriniteur of .this, morning says :—The Con stitutionnel has announced that the evacuation of the States of the Church by our troops has been ordered by the Emperor. The French corps d'artnee has received orders to withdraw to Civita Vecchia. This news is at least premature. PORTUGUESE CONCORDAT The Sultan has arrived with the Peninsular mails. At Lisbon the question of a concordat has been finally settled, and the right of nomination has been vested in the Holy See. IMPERIAL PARLIAMENT. HOUSE OF LORDS.-FurDAy MARRIAGE LAW. The Marriage Law Amendment Bill was brought up from the Commons and read a first time. • ROYAL ACADEMY. Lord Lyndhurst called attention to the conditions of the, re moval of the Royal Academy to Burlington House, and warmly eulogised the conduct and services of that body. The- -Earl of Derby explained the, details of .th between the Academy'. and the Boxrd of Woiks site of the future academy was yet undecided _ _ ATLANTIC . TELEGRAPH - _ cement actual Lord Wodchouse inquired if any guarantee .had been granted to the Transatlantic Telegraph Company. The Earl of Derby said, that no conditional guarantee had been granted, but a conditional gnarantee.was under considera tion, by which a liberal rate of interest, amounting to 8 per cent., would be assured upon the capital expended, but contingent upon the event of success, and continued only so long as tele graphic communication was continued without interruption. The Debtors' and Creditors' Bill passed through committee. Their Lordships then adjourned, at a quarter past nine. HOUSE OF COMMONS-FRIDAY • The Speaker took the chai r a t f our o ' c l oc k . A. The O'Donoghue asked the Attorney-General for Ireland whether he could not introduce, without further delay, the bill which is intended to amend the existing relations of landlord and tenant in Ireland. '.• The Attorney-General said that it depended on the state of the other Irish business whether a bill on the subject would be intro duced or not. The matter was under consideration. Mr. Crawford asked the Under Secretary of State for. Foreign Affairs whether steps were being taken to induce the Portuguese government to satisfy the claims of British traders for injuries done to them on the African coast. Mr. S. Fitzgerald said that the Portuguese Government had been repeatedly applied to by our own to grant redress for these injuries, but he was sorry to say hitherto without effect. On the motion for adjournment till Monday, Mr. Horsman asked the Under Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether the treaties which, subsequent to the Treaty of Vienna, had been concluded between the Emperor of Austria and the:different sovereigns of Italy, and having reference to the in ternal government of their dominions on their military occupa tion by Austrian troops, have been communicated to the British Government, and whether there are copies of them in the Foreign office, and if the answer be in the affirmative, whether there is any objection to lay them before Parliament ? Mr. S. Fitzgerald replied that the greater part of these treaties had been laid upon the table, and of the rest the Government had only private, and not official knowledge. Mr. Beamish asked the Attorney-General for Ireland, whether it was the fact that the Lord Chancellor of Ireland has recently appointed Mr. Charles Henry James, an officer in the Ayrshire Rifles, one of the two official assignees of the Court of Bank ruptcy and Insolvency in Ireland, and if so, whether the Attor ney-Genezal can inform the House what are the qualifications of Mr. James for this o - lice, and what is the amount of the salary or emoluments? The office was one which demanded especial, legal, and commercial knowledge, and he made t inquiry without personal feeling, simply upon public grounds. The Attorney-General for Ireland replied that the reasfin was that Mr. James was the person the most fitted for th • office that they could find. He had long been connected with the com mercial houses of his father, one of the most respectable in Dublin, He had been paymaster of the militia regiment referred to, in which capacity his accou n t s were f oun d s t r i ct l y correct. Mr. Edward Ellice asked the Lord Advocate whether by the new Reform Bill for Scotland, it was intended to confer on burghs and counties a similar franchise to that provided for in the second, third, and fourth sections of the first clause of the English Reform Bill now before the House.. The Cuancellor of the Exchequer said, that it was the intention of th , government to introduce the Scottish Reform Bill before Easter, and it would be expedient to enter now into its details. He should as soon after as possible introduce a measure with regard to Ireland Mr. Palk enquired of Mr. Bright when he proposed to intro duce his Reform Bill. Mr. Bright said, that it was better that the Ministerial Bill should be discussed in the first instance. He should give ample notice of the introduction of his own. Mr. C. Fortescue complained - wiiimly of the silence of the Government with regard to their intention for amending the representation of Ireland. In all former instances, the bills for Reform relating to the three kingdoms were at the same time under the knowledge of the House. Mr: Vance said that Reform in Ireland stood on different grounds from that in England. \ln the first-named country they had had several reform bills. The representation of the country was in a goo 1 state ; all its interests were represented, and he quite agreed that there was no hurry to make known the pro visions of the new bill. Mr. John Fitzgerald gave his unqualified contradiction to the assertion that the present state of the representation of Ireland was satisfactory. They ought to know if the Irish franchise was to be reduced to the standard of ' England. On this and other points information was required. Mr. Bowyer called on the Irish Members to restyain their impatience. Lord John Russell said he gathered from what had been said previously by the Chancellor of the Exchequer, that there was to be no Irish Reform Bill at all. The Chancellor of the Exchequer said that it was advisable that the principles of the English bill should be affirmed before the Irish bill was introduced. The motion for adjournment till Monday was then agreed to, DANUBIAN PRINCIPALITIES, On.tlie motion for going into committee of supply, Mr. Stapleton called the attention of the house to the organi sation of the Danubian Principalities, in as far .as it is affected by the election of Alexand er J o h n C ones to be Hospodar of Wal lachia, he having been previously elected Hospodar of Molda via. He wished to know what part was taken by the English Envoy in the framing of this combination, which was publicly condemned by the Emperor of the French. We had undertaken to protect the people of the Principalities, and we had sacrified them. Mr. S. Fitzgerald having briefly entered into the general sub ject, sahl that Turkey had protested against the union of the Principalities, and in consequence the subject would be again brought before the Conferences at Paris. In the present state of affairs, he trusted that the House would not call upon the Government further to express its opinion. Mr. Roebuck said that there was no reason why the House should not express its opinion. He trusted thgt the people of the Principalities would not be the slaves of European diplomacy. DINNER TO MR. J. ASPINALL TURNER , 31 IN MANCHESTER, LAST NIGHT. (FROM OTIR OWN REPORTER.) ig. , The dinner to Mr. J. A. Turner, M.P. for Manchester, t_2? place in the Free Trade Hall of that city last molt. attendance was very large, all the tickets at deliP(' of the committee having been sold a day or two bef!bell' that fixed for the dinner. At the same time it reu s ' said, that the hall by no means presented the awn* and overflowing' appearance which it has exhibited !IP.°t, the occasion oecertain other demonstrations in the l ' t of- Manchester, and the' galleries in ' part i cu lar were +be thinly filled. Eleven - or twelve tables ran along `o whole length of the dull, at right angles with those Plots upon the platform at which the pOi n cipal. of theirues,,„d were seated. Nothing could exceed the reg o pts ° "`" orderly manner in which the dinner arranzerilbe were made. Although over 2,000 persons had t° 0 accommodated, there was no crowding, no j os tling, a l . l O. confusion, no stifling with heat, no gasping. fel'. 0+ There was easy access to every seat, excellent ventilation; and undisturbed good order. In front of the plat fg d were arranged large stands of flowers and plants ;4 11 0 at the opposite• extremity of the hall was station the band, which filled up pauses agreeably during evening. .. , T urne, When • the guest of the evening, Mr.. J. A. , by M.P., appeared upon the platform, acconapani'L m i several ether gentlemen, he was received with a 1011" then enthusiastic burst of applause. The orchestra ced played a march, 'and the dinner was , coinaea at the appointed hone tuality a ye o'clock, with a pu rare, 111 r A is commendable. After the dinner (which was plcu. , , excellent in its character), the band played Sor Dontine oo The chair was taken by Mr. Oliver Haywood. • The Chairman opened the proceedings by apologigred for the •absence of Mr. .Neild, who was to have 011 4 ) o the chair, but was prevented by a painful eause,L i a doing so, and in whose absence he had been silur t be called upon to preside. He spoke i n high terms °' t he services which Mr, Ncild had rendered i n secariii i ,g fe r, return of Mr. Tarner, and of the late Sir John I° i , be to whose memory he paid .an eloquent' tribute. Chairman then proposed the first toast of the oven— " The Queen." A ille The to e was drank with all the honours, 33,-;a01 chords :'saiig with organ accompaniment, the Anthem. 4 . ad The Chairman then gave " The Prince Consort '" the Royal. Family." - The toast was enthusiastically received. - Air " Health tomyliear." - The chairman then gave "The, army and 031 „ Y is coupling, however, .with the toast, the expression hope, that no occasion might arrive to ca ll for the powers - of either; that the-sword which we had la i d so gloriously sheathed, might not again .be drawn; re that notwithstanding the threats of war which at r a d. sent menaced' Europe, peace might yet be preset' ( hear, hear, and cheers.) The toast was drunk With full honours. Air, "Ye Mariners of England." •of Mr: Heiugh, Hon. Sec., read a number of letter' d. apology, from gentlemen who were unable to ardiiis. The first was tram Mr. - Neild, :Wing, that , the ?bat position of his wife would not allow him to attends yr, expressing the warmest private regard for tha t Turner, and the highest admiration for ic e gentleman's public character, and for the se rc ol he had rendered to Manchester. Mr. M ark PhilliPs. j a. Mr. Robert: Hyde Greig also expressed regret for art°4r, able absence, and warm admiration for Mr. Turner. William Brown., M.P., wrote as follows: -9 .nton's Hot London Dear sirs,—l have just received your favour of ill?. 2z Mr. M'Cann and I hive a bill before parliament, which AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND Lord Alfred Churchill called the attention of the Government to the inadequate protection which is at present afforded to the Australian and New Zealand colonies, through the small naval force which is at present stationed there, and asked whether it was contemplated to erect a separate naval station for their better defence. Sir Charles Napier moved that, as the First Lord of the Admiralty had stated that the Coast-guard ships are compara tively useless, the time had arrived when they ought to be replaced by efficient ships; and also enquired whether it was the intention of the Government to put m force the recommendations of the Commission for manning the navy. Sir J. Pakington stated that four ships of war were placed upon this Australian station, which was thought sufficient by the admiral in command. The Government intended to estab lish a naval station at Garden Island, in the harbour of Sydney. ' In reply to Sir C. Napier, Sir J. Pakington stated that the inefficiency of the guard ships had been exaggerated. After some discussion, Mr. Bright said 'that Australia ought to pay the expenses of her own defence. He protest wl against the constant increase of our naval and military expenditure. Sir E. B. Lytton said that the Australian colonies had already made proposals to pay a part of their expenses. Lord J. Russell asserted that the colonies ought to adopt this principle. They had shown themselves willing to do so. Mr. Horsman protested against undue economy, when, f or th e • . „ first time in our history, we were without that naval superiority which would enable us to protect our commerce. After so:ne farther observations from Mr. J. G. Baring, • Mr. Lows said the colonies were quite willing to defend them selves, but it was not unfair in them to ask for some of the useless gaardships now rotting in our harbours, but which would be of great use to them. - After some further debate, the house divided on the motion of Bir C. Napier, which was negatived by 74 to 37. - - - - The hoUse then went into committee of supply, when General Peel brought forward the army estimates. He alluded at great len„th to the improvement in the physical, moral, and educational position of the soldierS, improvements carried out in the commissariat and of other departments of the service. In the ordnance especially great attention had been paid to the several inventions which had been made of late years, and which had led to an immense development of that important arm of warfare. He moved that 122,635 men, exclusive of those in the Indian ser vice should be voted for the service of her Majesty. Mr. Williams objected to the great increase in the number of men, and the expenditure for military objects over former years —pointed out in detail instances, as he considered, of extrava gance. The number of men now available for our defences was sufficient to satisfy the most timid person. Aftei considerable discussion, the vote was agreed to. The next vote, $721,474 for wages, wis likewise agreed to. The discussion on other estimates o * , d the remainder of the evening. The House aljourned at half-paSt twelve o'clock. • read a second tim3 on the 4th proxinio; for in the buying and selling grain, &0., which will prevent me leaving London. and two are in perfect unison with my vi remark on thi: third, that I have Bright sincerely believes his Reform Bill ol adopt for the prosperity of the nation and the happines s ut io people. Here lam at issue with him. We must be very Pied how we deal with it. We are now the most prosperous traweo in the world. Civil and religious liberty is well mai ti are al o and in no other country are persons and property so se ct so well protected.—Yours ever respectfully, (Signed) Wm. BR Loud cheers followed those words which spoke of be at iMssue John Cheetham, ).LP., expressed his acknow tioo ments for the invitation, and said : "In the res olll ,lo, yon have forwarded I cordially agree. I would ni so however, one reference to the one upon reform. ,ii desirous to see such an extension of the franchi! aeo t would include wi thin its provisions the more illt,e 111 " and industrious of our o p era ti ve c l asses . This "Je eti r think, may be achieved with ou t g i v i ng th em a e t be deratinm influence, whilst by thus enlistin g theta in re support of our national institutions, we should the Die his add to their stability and endurance." ,hroughout the i , - 1 "v Your resolutioasil ws, and I kav e ° V , Vr. so doubt whatever tha,' t h e best o!, the Mr. Cardwell, Ar.P., wrote 74, Eaton-square, 26th Fc Gentlemen,—l entertain these temperate op: Mr. Turaer is so excellent an exponent; arid bot -on private grounds would cordially join you in offi?ring expre>sion of a teem. My engagements n.quire that I sin ce rPt, in London on the 4th proximo, and I regret that I cann ot . 0 the invitation w:lich you have done me the honour to send for that day.—l remain, gentlemen, yours very faithfullY , EDWARD CARD,".„ l' Mr. Thomas Bazley expressed his thanks for th that tation, but added- - ' whilst I beg to assure you I bis entertain feelings of the greatest personal respect for o te gentleman, and am cordially acting with him to Pr° lll ol l the best interests of our constituents, it is n ot in th e power, I regret, consistently with my position c L, II present occasion to be your guest." Hisses arid followed the reading of the last sentence. I ' 4 Letters were also received from Mr. Glenfell% Lord Hastingdon, Mr. J. Walton, and others, wh ic ,"ived secretary read. Some others had been also r ee ; g ior which the writers did not wish to be read, n ot coact - n ee. them, the secretary stated of sufficient ifuVr`4,ll: Among these were letters from Col. Wilson Patten,' ~,e t t. Right Hon. M. T. Baines, Mr. Cross, M.P , 11 , a h — ae, M.P., Mr. Akroyd, M.P. and Mr. William 11 . 3t '' ° Liverpool. ha ve The Chairman said: Gentlemen, two yearse then elapsed—l think two years this very day—since th for Prime Minister of England appealed to the 0 0 1; is its verdict upon the deci s i o n w hi c h h a d b een come t t the House of Commons. Th e c i rcums t anc es il l " - the familiar to you all. You will not have forgotte ll A tes eternal lorcha, the Arrow. You will not have fer,,g' to olic the long, somewhat warm and angry debates Ivhicu s • is place in the House of Commons, nor the niin ° „ f "'ilis t which the Prime Minister found himself uP°';ii Aso occasion. He appealed to the country—and you to not have forgotten the answe which the country se . - ji the that appeal—,hear, hear), an answer justifying course which he took and, and the views which he enters' nor will you have forgotten that the present adm iril i ,i the tion took credit to itself for the successful issn i ej h hs s , work which Lord Palmerston then began, and vin e ": o been so satisfactorily accomplished for the British commerce in the East. (Hear, hear, and It was said, upon that occasion, that in a moment of rho citement we, citizens of Manchester, at least th ose jobi l , supported the return of Mr. J. A. Turner and . s , ir ec i Potter, that, in a moment of excitement, we sacrlnct. -judgment to the impulse of the moment. (Cries of riit no.") It was said that we were unmindful of the g jo ., achievements and the great services which had b ee a ll u ris formed by the two representatives of this city, s o.) enter 1 tallied a period of some 12, 13, or 14 years. ( 5 ,.; ) ,:00, t •It was said that we forgot that they had been L. cow champions of Free Trade. (No no.) It w ` — t hing s ' gentlemen, that we we r e unm i n df u l' o f a ll thes e ir i l eeoJ but there was no foundati on f or suc h a c h ar ge. 0- te r a' It is pefectly true th a t u p on th a t occas i on Manchei — t . her what, I believe, she never did before--remove two representatives and substituted in their places tic° °t ~n 1 At the same time, it is well known to all that forces o,` years past previous to that election, the differe n opinion between a great portion of the constitneocti 5 10 their representatives had been growing gr, ea r te- yo .s t greater. (Hear, hear, and loud cheers. 1.° ,"„ 0 1 ; previously this had been going on. It was in no ..-° lovw of excitement that we acted. We strove believed ourselves represented b y those ‘. who we f b e e would give a ju s t an d f a i r express i on to our ; ;; g , (Hear, hear, k cheers.) And we strove also—for "1-alson- and just that this should be named as one of li c Aco io l : from which resulted the return of Mr. John frel Turner, and Sir John Potter—we strove I sal CIO ( ' ourselves from the influence of an organisatio°,.os6 the t( cneers)—an organisation which, surviving - tea `,t for which it was. originally established, a ttemP t 61;ea of exercise an influence over and to prevent that noblest of our privileges aseectors from being ace our the free exercise of our choice, the indepeaj'ence oil. to opinions. (Great cheering.) Gentlemen, mind the events which have passed, and the wor ds / jool i ' have been uttered since that time —wh en uncle ° s urre olo to at the friends by whom I am and the multitude which fills this room. r call 0 0 .! no other conclusion . than that Manchester, aPl'der occasion, did not act upon any idle impulse, or n f l a cal ° excited emotions, but that it spoke the Words 0 is 00t. matured, and sober judgment. (Cheers.) lt , r e however, to speak of the past that we come glee a roa evening, we have to speak of the future. ~r ad ,fort:' audience who listened to the ()Teat speech reach-L' m t hear received with acclamations of great speech the no man could be truly interested, and have truly, at int; the great question of reform, who did not °° and accept the propoials .of the bill which . n sub' when whcil su • bmitte , to them. m, Laughter.) Gentleme n ' 0 0 04 met that it . is idle to da that we aro ja