Northern Times. — Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1859-04-14 00:00:00

LITE LATEST TELEGRAMS. PRUSSIA. BERLIN, April 13.—The reigning Duke of Saxe Coburg Gotha has arrived here 10-day. He goes the end of this week to London, to attend the confirma tion of the Princess Alice. bISAITECTION To ENGLAND. MARSEILLES, April 13.—Advices have been . N i.ee eived from C ons t an ti no ple to the 6th instant. D elegates have arrived from Lainos, commissioned 1 . 0 declare to the Porte, that the inhabitants of that isl and are unwilling to recognise the newly appointed governor Aristachi. The delegates invoke their ° o al liberties, and threaten to elect a native prince 111 case their p ro t es t s h ou ld not be accepted. It is 'ad that England supports the nomination of Aristachi. DEATH OF THE KING OF NAPLES. PARIS, Wednesday, April 13th.—It is asserted that a telegram has been received from Naples, announc ing the death of the King of Naples.. THE CONGRESS. It i s said that France has given in her adhesion to file preliminary conditions of the Congress. THE FRENCH FUNDS. PA RT , 1 , li eyed "eclnesday, 12.15 p.m.—lt is generally be- R here that the Congress will be held, and entes c ° nlnlenced firm in consequence at 67. 90 , and has snipe risen to 68.10. 1 b 1"1.---The B ourse closes firm. Rentes 58. 10 , e 2 l- nr; a ris e of 1, per cent since yesterday. . 15 P•m•—Rentes have slightly* declined, and are now 68.5, Very firm. 4 , 3.27 P•m•—Rentes close 68; both for money and closing'ec being only a fractional rise since yesterday's Cl• . g 4 .. o '"' ,„ `g Prices of this day: 41 Rentes, for money, . 4° ; 3 8 Rentes, for money, 68; ditto, for ac -ec°llnt, 6. • \ OF THE GRAND DUKE MICHAEL. th n 4 ; av ices from the Danubian Principalities report the Grand Duke Michael, brother of the Czar, au°l4 Payin g a visit to the Prince Couza. COMMERCIAL FAILURES ON THE CONTINENT. It is announced that. tile commercial crisis is //°2o naing more serious in Moldavia and Walla chia, ' 44(1 that numerous firms have failed. XILITARY OCCUPATION. A 'military camp has • been formed at Sophia, esti necl for the surveillance of all moveme n t s in s ; v ia and Bulgaria. he news that many of the Redifs have deserted, confirmed. T HE CORFU ELECTIONS, 4- t l ( ! vi ces have been received from Corfu. The eel ti 7 llB Which have as yet 'taken place are all h os I to the English government. THE GREAT - SOCIAL EVIL. THE LIME-STREET NUISANCE.-PROSECU- TION OF SUPPER-ROOMS, HOPS, AND NIGHT HOUSES. Yesterday, before Gilbert Henderson, Esq., recorder, Ann Harrison Wickham, William Derry, Walter Thomas, Herbet Templeman, Matilda Calbut, and Pulford and .Bell, (the latter two of the Bolton-street .Hop), surrendered to their bail on a charge of' causing a nuisance and annoying the inhabitants of the town. The indictments state that the defendents " unlawfully did keep and maintain certain ill-governed and disorderly houses. That men and women of evil name and fame, unlawfully did frequent and come together and remain therein, using indecent language and lewd gestures," &c., &c. Herbert Templeman was first called to surrender. He handed in an appeal for a jury of mixed Englishmen and foreigners, on the plea that he was not' an Englishman. He was born in Paris. His mother was a Frenchwoman, and his father an Englishman, 'but he was a natural child. Some conversation ensued between Mr. Simon, Mr. Deighton, and the Recorder, the result being that the Recorder gave Templeman time to make an affidavit. The first case then brought forward was that of ANN HARRISON Wiexuam.—Mr. Simons prosecuted, and Mr. Deighton defended. In opening the case the learned gentleman stated that there were three counts in the indictment against the defendant. The evidence would be laid before them. The second count charged her with liar- bouring men and women of ill-fame at her house in Lime street, and the third count with the same offence on the 9th February. Mr. Simons proceeded, at some length, to state the case against the defendant, but his 1 iemarks need not be repeated here, as it was only an outline of the evidence which follows : Samuel Huff, Inspector of Police, was the first witness called. He said his district was in Lime-street. Knows the house kept by the defendant. It is a licensed public house, and a night-house. Seen it open until five o'clock in the morning, and persons outside of the door. Has noticed a number of prostitutes and their followers. Have visited the house inside, and found prostitutes and men. Their language inside and outside was obscene and die-. gusting. Have known quarrelling outside the house, but not inside. The house is frequented by prostitutes and their bullies. On the 9th of February, visited the house at one o'clock in the morning. Found eleven prostitutes,. and from forty to fifty men. . Outside, found six or eight pros titutes and a number of men, very disorderly, and had to disperse them. On the same morning saw two men come out of the defendant's house, and begin to fight.. They were taken to bridewell. The general conduct of those They frequent the hoqse is very noisy and turbulent, and They are frequently locked up for creating a disturbance. Have the neighbours ever complained of the heuse ? Objected to, and ruled irrelevent. Never laid any information, but knows that informations have been made. Never seen them very drunk in the house, but persons considerably under the influence of liquor. Have seen persons interrupt passengers in the street often—that is, prostitutes that frequent the house. Have had to loose their hold from gentlemen to get the latter clear: Cross-examined by Mr. Deighton : Could not say how long Mrs. Wickham has been owner. Her husband has been dead-about twelve months—might be more. The neighbourhood is a very low one. The very worst streets in Liverpool are close to the house.. Could not say whether there is an increase in, prostitutes owing to Mrs. Wickham's house, but there seems to be more of them. Mrs. Wickham never asked him him to turn out disorderly people. Had spoken to her frequently about the disorder. Was subpeened by Mr. Patterson to give evidence before the grand jury. Spoke to Mr. Walter about his evidence, and was ' afterwards subpeened by Mr. Patterson. Never gave Mr: Caine any. evidence. Would not know Mr. Caine,. if he saw him. Was sent for by Mr. Walters. Major Greig is the head officer. of the police. Never laid an information against the house. Knew that there could be complaints made against the house at the. annual licensing. Inspector O'Brien told witness that he was wanted at the hall. Does not know that Mr. Walter would have nothing to do with the affair. There aro a great many public houses about the neighbourhood. The nuisance commences at about nine at night, and continues until four or five in the morning—no nuisance in the ' day time. When be men tioned the disorderly character of the persons in her house, he did not order them out ; as it was not his duty. Mrs. Wickham never told him to order them out.. Never said a word to them that were disorderly. Mrs. Wickham pre sides at the bar. By Mr. Simons : Mrs. Wickham did not turn them out when he told her: Knows that there have been three indictments against the house—two convictions being the result. Thomas Smith was placed in the witness-box, when Mr. Deighton complained that although there had been an order that copies of the indictments and names of the witnesses should be furnished, yet Smith's name Was not given. Witness, on being examined, said that he knew the house for four or five years ; have frequently visited the house, and saw convicted thieves, returned convicts, both male and female prostitutes, &c., &c., and generally told Mrs. Wickham who they were Tht ITALIAN QUESTION. and what they were, yet Mrs. 'Wickham never turned them out, and, in fact, had seen them there nights ' after. Have T ~ visited' the house at one, two, three and four o mock in the T h ij r : - ' NEGOTIATIONS & ARMAMENTS. morning. Never saw any bad behaviour when in the co nath - Nord, of yesterday, has some further house. Have been attracted tc, B„ th , e house Bcc by noise, i.e.. They desisted We —ent s upon the progress of the negotiations. calling out, swearing, quarrelling, - _ read :.... Th e 1 . as soon as witness went in. Told Mrs. Mrs. Wickham that the parties there were bad characters, and able; slight amelioration which we were so happy to be that if he found them there again, he should lay an Ce l i a J esterday to note, has become known at Paris in cer- information - against the 'house ; remember when Mr. Wick to a P e oh tienlecircles, and at the Bourse, and has given rise ham died. The conduct has been the same since his th at t f l o_wa of rumours which the Pays echoes in stating death. Have seen crowds of .prostitutes and men about the celsi es `; whole face of things is changed, and that all diffi- the doors; the former soliciting_ traffic. Have had occasion do not have disappeared. Unhappily, our own accounts do to interfere, on the complaint of persons passing, and on his te arer , Permit us to give way to such a hope. The Paris own o bS ervat i on ; as many as twenty men and women eer e glendent w h o sen t us th e f ac t o f the amelioration frequently congregate a b out t h e d oor ; t h e i r con d uc t was an te :eg to, urged us not to exaggerate its import- disgraceful, and has often been obli g ed to take them to liothi ec ,!' n(l to-day he affirms that there is absolutely b r id ewe ll. Th e h ouse i s supported by prostitutes, thieyes, e t estri e that authorises us to believe in a real change. and blacklegs. Never saw a respectable man in the house, lybi e h a ).,..it is true, renounces an inadmissible condition sober; have seen as many as 40 prostitutes in the house at bet sheu had pat upon her participation in the congress, a time. By Mr. Deighton: Never laid an information powers refuses to accede to the demand of the mediating against the house ; did not appear before the grand jury. zo ne ,to establish before and during the negociation, a He spoke to Inspectors O'Brien and Huff. Have in ure of neutralised territory between the two armies ; frequently taken persons into custody in the house ee oever, she has propounded new conditions—conditions on a charge of felony. Her son sometimes assisted in Wh ich are this moment the subject of negotiation, and the bar. "Wm. Wilson is a detective officer ; has known the t eens relate probably to the enrolment of Italian volun- ' house kept by the defendant before and since the death o n "hand to the simultaneous and general disarming. of Mr. Wickham. Have noticed returned transports, te Pell e part of the cabinet of Vienna, which has betting men, fighting men, prostitutes, &c., in the house. ap, e d with such haughtiness all that had the t o rearan ce gave-seen as many as thirty of the- latter in the house. of a concession—this proposition seems 'ad' Recollect seeing nine returned transports in the house at ot l i. indicate a return to more moderate ideas. one time, besides fifteen convicted thieves. - Has laid three le it sat is all, and it would be a mistake, we believe, to see informations, and there were two convictions. The conduct too re Pledge of that happy . solution which public opinion, of the persons, after leaving the house, has been scandalous, ac co ; a4 ly to encourage illusions, prematurely regards as fait The language being obscene. Have seen as many as thirty With `Pi , . For ourselves, who observe the march of events to forty persons inside the door; generally twenty to es in S a ngfroid and without bias— the situation appears to thirty, and knows that these people were general frequenters tr ee, less satisfactory light. A step has been taken, it is of the house. Have heard music and singing in the house. th e 0 ,: - .'ut how many such steps have we not had to record since Have known fighting to take place outside the door ; taken a er i ve lln of the conflict ? And meanwhile the crisis has them often to the bridewell. The laneuagd they use is dipi o ` ea " at an extremity at which a solution by war or by very blackguard and obscene. Have found them obstructing re . acy has become an urgent and imperious necessity. the footpath, soliciting. Pollee have frequently to interfere the • 'edi t . Paris correspondent of the Post (second with persons leaving the house. By Mr. Deighton : The only 1 ") Writes • Ti s _ , . way of knowing a returned convict, is from a personal know ce,„"e latest intelligence I get about the congress meeting ledge. Has .been ten years in the police force. Samuel ~,,( 8 to this : The great powers have concluded that it Kirk, a policeman : Knows, Mr. Wickhani's house for thr9e p owe 'd be advisable to get the plenipotentiaries of the great years, and frequently gone into the house at two o'clecleen . ds er ,,, s ; t ogether as soon as possible, and then, talk about the morning ; been attracted by the noise, and gone inside At. ' 1 1 9 ;• Austria is expected to agree to this suggestion. the house; found from thirty to forty persons there, pros &c. Have observed the same parties th e Go 's y simo d'Azeglio, charged with' a special mission to titutes, thieves, has locked up parties reach ernments of France and. England, will probably outside the house ; sometimes - P ar;to-morrow He no doubt, point ent t, then - morning. will; . • t for fighting. The language by the' women was obscene. Has had to interfere when prostitutes were soliciting. int, great powers the necessity of Piedmont remain-e Cross-examined: Was not before the grand jury. Got _o_ ar med until the congress is assured of the good faith o e'esetri a. Ad e . • orders by Inspector O'Brien to go to the police-station, and give'his information there to Mr. Patterson. Charles Est ' tees have been received from Milan to the 11th Redmond, a detective : Has been on duty in Lime-street e aoa The official Milan Gazette ascribes a peaceful for three or four years. The house is frequented by pros- P ran ' ln g to the article on existing . relations between titutes, thieVes, and bully men; generally speaking, the Slim" and Germany, published in the Moniteur of house is frequented nightly by . the. same persons. Has _ A ay last, the 10th instant. often seen quarelling outside of the house. Saw the e t i plogram from Turin, dated Monday, says :-- barman and a person fighting. He took that person to at T r . l. ' 4 "Y stores are embarked unceasingly, night and day, the bridewell, could not arrest the barman as he ran inside. with !este; even Saints' days are not allowed to interfere It is nearly impossible to pass the door owing to the crowd. fl oer, ll le operations. Shells, cannon, shot, biscuits, brandy, Inspector O'Brien : Knows the house, and been frequently earrieoats, wood for the construction of pontoons, palisades, in the house from twelve till four o'clock, and found prostitutes, of th rs ; in a word, the whole of the shore in the vicinity their bullies, gamblers, thieves, &c. Frequently found the T he s e railway has been appropriated by the Government: same characters in the house. Frequently spoke to the to wo t.?_ern mills of Trieste, of Duino, and of Fiume are set defendant about the conduct in her house. The door is to th ' 4 . to grind the corn destined for the use of the troop, Th e total exclusion of private stores. s, never closed from twelve to four o'clock in the morning. Have seen prostitutes soliciting, using obscene and profane fro.ule following letter has been received in Paris language, and fighting--creating a serious obstruction in T ill Mani h • -he ree e e '— the street.! By Mr. Deighton, : Was before the grand jury. m erea yesinents of cavalry and infantry are about to be Has not got up the case. There was an entry in the order titr e -- 4 1 e u to their full complement of men. By this men- at the Police-office for witness to attend at St. George s tootie„re entire Bavarian army will be placed on the war Hall. Did so, and saw Mr. Walters. Never gave evidence utheustraa Th e us x , with the exception of the depots, and the artillery. before the magistrates about this house. Edmund army, w hich i n case o f war i s to support the Geotge, a police-officer : Can testify to the truth on t e _ eastern frontier, where the railway from Munich to police officer : Has heard the evidence previously given. Ros eer g a , s ses• Thence it can arrive in three marches to Can confirm it. Henry Churchod, proprietor ofthe Queen's into th e lm, where the railway will convey the troops Hotel, makes up 80 'beds,' and pays £l,OOO a year rent. B ad th e e Palatinate. The Bavarian, Wurtemburg, and Kept the hotel since 1847. The street was a quiet one in t o ti Z e a Railway directors have instructed their servants as that year. Mrs. Wickham's house is next to witness's. to hasetotiveyance of troops. Orders were given yesterday Th e .conduct ou t s id e of the door was veryhad, so bad that. tvery ell t he preparations for moving tare si r e Thus no one cOuld scorn in the front of his house. Has commence aPpearance demonstrates that we are preparing to quently heard plaints from his lodgers. When he has . yeZeeettßice the campaign, though all hope of maintaining looked out of his window, has observed 40, 50, or 60 people. iiZ e te not completely abandoned. Before the end of the Thedisturbance has continued down to the door, and through eoe „,,: u e all Germany will be under arms. The 7th and Bth the Arcade. Many of his customers have frequently said surfs d' armee in Prussia will be placed on the war footing, theyyeould not come back to his house. By Mr. Deighton : eo"tie'_o.. remainder of the army will be ready at the first His premiSes have been greatly . extended these last five koh l l !. Our n ew Mi nister of War is press i ng on th e arlea- year. Mr. Boyd k ee p s a provis i on s h o p next door but a d raiie fi e enjoy s th e reputation of b e i ng an ex cellent one to Mrs. Wickh am . Th ere i s se ld om a n ight passes t rator, and there is no want 9 t 311011Py. that 4 t11%*0 is not a great noise, fighting, maring, 01?§V41e THE NORTHERN TIMES, THURSDAY, APRIL 14 1859 . language, &c. Have been woke up from his sleep at one, ' two, three, and sometimes four o'clock in the morning, by the noise. Has called the attention of the police to the nuisance. His house belongs to Mr. Tuton. Thomas 1 Morton Davies, is a paper hangerin Lime-stieet, immediately opposite Mrs. Wickham's house. His evidence was a corroboration of previous witnesses. Mr. Deighton, in addressing the jury for the defence, said that he was fully aware of the difficnities he had to contend with, a difficulty which did not rest so much on the indictment and the evi dence as on the prejudice excited against these places. He was sure that the twelve gentlemen in the box would shut their eyes to all but the evidence before them, yet it was impossible that adiscussion, carried on as it has been for the last eighteen months, has not had some effect on their minds. The learned counsel proceeded to descant upon the " officiousness " of a private prosecutor, and contended that any indictment should have been preferred by the police, the head constable, or the magistrates—but no— these authorities were too cautious, and had too much knowledge to interfere in the matter. They knew that it could not be put down ; the neighbourhood was a disorderly one, and if they would avoid any noise and riotous conduct in that street, they must remove all the small streets, root out the brothels, take away the prostitutes, &c. He contended that Mrs. Wickham's house did not cause any nuisance ; and called upon the jury to acquit the defendant. The Recorder then summed up. He said that the indict ment was not in the ordinary manner, yet the case was competent to go before a grand jury, and the present jury had nothing to do with that ; Mrs. Wickham keeps a licensed public-house ; but although it 1S licensed, it must be kept in a proper manner. If it is conducted so as to cause a nuisance there, Mrs. Wick ham was liable. The charge was twofold, Ist., conducting her house so as to induce men and women, of ill-fame and bad character, to assemble in her house, and drink there and make a great noise ; but the chief point which the jury would have to consider would be that of encouraging bad characters to assemble about the door of her house, so as to cause a nuisance, .by obscene language, rioting, fighting, and other bad conduct. The learned Recorder then explained the law of the subject, and concluded by observing that the evidence seemed to be all one way, but would be for the jury to consider whether it was suitable to convict the defendant of the offence charged. The Jury considered for a few moments, and returned a verdict of " Guilty." Sentence deferred. DERRY'S SUPPER Rooms.—Mr. Simons said that this was another case, of the description alreahy tried, although there was a slight difference. Mrs. Wickham's was a licensed house, Derry's is not. Lime-street was literally infested with pines of this description, in which improper cheracters were harboured. All these houses were sup ported by prostitutes and their followers. The house was never opened until nine o'clock in the morning, and kept open until four or five o'clock in the evening. These houses did not sell spirits, but they were open with the pretence of supplying. refreshments, while, in fact, it was for unbounded debauchery. The supper room of the defendant was divided off into compartments or boxes, with closed doors. As soon as a man or woman went into one of these boxes, it was closed outside, and could not be opened until the landlord or master unlocked it. When any person went into a box, the word " engaged " was put on the door. The jury would infer for what purpose these boxes were used. After alluding to .what evidence he would call, the learned gentleman concluded, and the following witnesses were put in the box :—lnspector O'Brien t. Has been ten 'years inspector on that district. When first he went there it was a very quiet street. The defendant's supper room has been established three or four years---the frequenters are prostitutes and their followers. Ras seen as many as from sixteen to twenty of the latter at one time. Does not recollect any bad language or L I behaviour inside the house. Never saw a woman there but a prostitute. The room is partitioned off in snugs---four on each side, and one at the top of the room. There is a door. Has seen a man and woman go into these snugs ; the door was then fastened outside, and the word " engaged " put upon it. Has never seen any of the persons there in improper postures. On the outside he has noted persons who came out of the house stand on the footpath and create a serious obstruc tion. Has seen girls comp out of Derry's. There have been informations laid against them. They are ' frequented by prostitutes in great numbers. Barandon keeps a concert-room. There is only a partition room between the rooms and the supper rooms. None but men are admitted to the concert-room. The prostitutes are kept below. Barandon's house is as bad as any other in the street. Has seen drunken men and women pass from Barandon's to Derry's, and vice versa. Evidence was then given that Bandano's and Templeman's houses we're of a like character: There is a continual stream from one house to another. All are supported by prostitutes and their followers, who frequent the house, and solicit gentlemen. Has heard great noise inside: On visitin g the house the second time, in the same night, has found persons there who were iere at his first visit. The same persons visited the house nightly. Has heard obscene language and quarrelling outside the defendant's house. Those disorderly persons have been frequently locked up. Cross-examined by Mr. M'Coubrev : Never heard any thing against the defendant. He (defendant) might have put drunken' people out of his house. The slings are so high that the police cannot see anything that takes place. Before the door is opened by the landlord, the parties have quite time enough to arrange matters. There is not a great deal •of room in these snugs. Has laid an information against Derry ; but he does - not think he was brought before the magistrates. Has laid informa tion against several parties in that street, and got several convictions. There are two coffee-rooms close by. Has frequently told Derry of the character of the persons frequenting his house. He said that he knew their character, but as long as other persons harboured them, he did not see anything to prevent him. Thomas Smith : Is an inspector of police. Has often visited Derry's house. It opens about nine o'clock in the evening, and closes about four or five in the morning. During the last four years he has visited the house at all hours. The frequenters were prostitutes, and young men of the age of 18 to 20. The snugs are locked outside by the waiter, and when the door has been opened suddenly he has found young women sitting on the knees of young men with their arms round their necks. There is a room at the back capable of holding thirty or forty people, and has found some twenty men and women drinking " whiskey punch." Has often heard screams coming from the house, hut never saw any quarrelling inside. Has drawn the attention of Derry to the character of the persons in the house. Observed the same women outside in the street very disorderly, making use of obscene language, and fighting. Has had to interfere between gentlemen waylaid by these girls. They were a complete obstruction. On one occasion an elderly gentleman and his daughter, who had arrived from the train, were in sulted and annoyed by a prostitute, and the gentleman complained. Would have laid two different informations had there not been a general order to the contrary from Mr. Mansfield. Edmund George is a police officer, and knows Derry's house, and visited it in the course of his duty. Those assembled there were prostitutes , and young men. The house is open until four or five in the morning. Has, on one occasion, taken a girl into custody at four in the morning, for striking Mrs. Derry on the head with a glass. When the prostitutes come out they stand on the footpath, causing an obstruction. Has seen railway cabs at the door several times. The seats in the snug are very narrow. Has seen crowds coming out of the house. Been on the beat two years ; four nights out of the six every week. The house is supported by prostitutes and their followers. Samuel Huff examined : Is an inspector, and has been on Lime street beat for six years. Never saw any women but pros titutes in the place. Has heard quarrels going on in the house as late as five o'clock in the morning. The persons coming out of the rooms have made a great noise, swearing, using obscene language, and obstructing the footway. Robert Griffiths, a police officer, confirmed the evidence of the previous witnesses, so far as the outside of the house was concerned. Mr. Radley, proprietor of the Adelphi Hotel, and some property in the neighbourhood, examined : Been in business since 1826. Lime-street was then a very quiet and well conducted street. Remembers the building of property by Mr. Tuton. Believes that nearly all of Mr. Tuton's tenants in that street keep supper rooms and the like. The street has materially deteriorated in character. Has observed numbers go into the house of Derry, the majority being . prostitutes. Has observed the conduct of those frequenting Derry's. They pass his door, and the gentlemen frequenting his house are many times insulted. Has observed girls soliciting: Is of opinion that no respectable family can new live in Lime-street. Joseph Skeaf, rents the Adelphi-shades, and, was formerly book-keeper to Mr. Radley. Knows that there are three houses, supper-rooms, in the neighbourhood. Knows Derry's,. and noticed women come out of it, causing a great obstruction. Lime-street was a very quiet street, until the improvements in the buildings. Has had complaints from Mr. Radley's friends. Mr. Nash, a boot and shoemaker, gave similar evidence, and confirmed the opinion of Mr. - 11,adley and Mr Skeaf. Mr. M'Coubrey then entered into the defence. He corn.' mented upon the absence of the public prosecutor in this and other cases before them. We must all deplore the state of Lime-street, but we must take care how we correct the evil in that street; and in remedying it, we must take care that we do no great private wrong. He proceeded to show that Derry had kept a well conducted house for the past six years, and that until the other houses like his were started not • the breath of complaint had ever taken place. As to the evidence, it went to show that n o impropriety of any descriptionhad taken place in Derry's house. He con tended that, had it not been for the haunts for prostitutes and their followers, which had, been established in his vicinity, they never would ht.ce heard of an accusatieei against Mr. Derry. In conclusion, he asked the jury to be ,cetltiom in their decision, The _ . learned Recorder then summed up. He said, that if the house of the defendant was frequented by travellers, cabmen, and others engaged during the night, then it would be a very useful place ; but it was attested by the officers that the rooms were solely supported by prostitutes and young men. As to any improprieties, he thought that there was no evidence. We have nothing to do with young men and women going to the house, if they properly conducted themselves. All we have to • guard against, is allowing 'the street to be a nuisance and an annoyance to the inhabitants, and a dis grace to the town. The learned gentleman for the defence had contended that the houses in the vicinity of Derry's had caused the nuisance, but the officers said that they had seen prostitutes going in streams from one house to another. The question before them was—Has this house been con ducted so as to create noise and disturbance, and cause a nuisance. The jury found him "Guilty" on the second count. Mr. M'Coubrey moved for an arrest of judgment. There was no evidence to show that Mr. Derry was a principal in the disturbance and annoyance complained of. Some legal conversation ensued between the Recorder and the counsel. The Recorder did not see how he could grant - the applica-' tion. He could move a writ of error. THE EDINBURGH CASTLE.—WaIter Thomas was charged with an offence similar to that of Mrs. Wickham. Mr. Simon, in opening the case, said that he did not mean to say that the house of defendant Thomas had caused all the noise and nuisance in the neighbourhoOd, but he should lay evidence before them to show that the defendant's house contributed to the general nuisance. Inspector Huff was again called. He said, the defendant has a concert room in his house. He frequently visited the house and found prostitutes and, their male companions, similar to what has been described. • Never saw any women but prostitutes after twelve o'clock at night. Has frequently drawn the attention of defendent to the character of his customers. They have acted disorderly, but ceased rioting as soon as ho went in —after twelve o'clock at night there is a man attends the door until five o'clock in the morning. He opens the door, and serves drink to prostitutes and men during the whole night. The remainder of this witness's evidence was merely a reiteration of that already given in the other cases. On cross-examination, witness denied saying on one occasion when he went into the parlour, "Oh, I see, its a professional meeting.", Nor did lie turn up his into the and walk out. Has seen prostitutes admitted the house after twelve o'clock at night. Was never offensive to the defendent. "Robert Smith, inspector of police, had visited the house three times since the 25th December. On one, occasion he found ten prostitutes and several young men> Outside of the house has noticed as many as eighteen prostitutes wanting to be let into the house. About ten were let out, and ten new customers let in. Have seen them. misbehaving thethselves. Has ob served fighting among them; the associates of these pros titutes seemed to be young clerks and such like. In wit nesses estimation defendant's public-house adds very materially to the nuisance in the neighbourhood. Ins:Peotor O'Brien has known Mr. Thomas's house for a considerable number of years. Of late ,he has observed that no one but prostitutes and tle it followers—i. e., young men—went into his house after twelve at night. Has heard great noise' proceeding from the house. Those who fre quent the house, assemble outside the door, and create a most serious obstruction. Complaints, have frequently been made to witness of the nuisance. Inspector Tobin : Knows the defendant's house ; has fre quently seen numbers of prostitutes go in and out of the house ; seen quarrelling, fighting, swearing, .using obscene language, and girls soliciting prostitution. Edinund George : Heard the evidence given by the previous wit nesses, and confirms all that has been said. Police constable Griffiths also corroborated the evidence. Mr. Hadley gave evidence similar to that in the previous case. Mr. Davies, residing in LiMe-street : Has been frequently disturbed during the night by the noise of the prostitutes. Knows the defend'ant's house, and has seen prostitutes pass in and oat. He considers that Mr.Thomas's house contributes to the nuisance ; and corroborated the evidence already given. Mr. Joseph Glover . gave similar evidence. Mr. Deighton then addressed the jury for the defence, and contended that there was no evidence to convict the defendant of contri buting to the general nuisance. He made an onslaught upon the Liverpool Society for the suppression—a society Which invited policemen and others to make charges against publicans, &e., ignoring the authority of the Head-constable, or the magistrates. The society was a disgrace to the town, and Mr. Caine had endorsed his name in a most dishonest way on an indictment libelling the character of Mr. Thomas in a most outrageous manner. He then called the following witnesses : —Hannah Johnston is at present engaged at Whiteman's Brunswick Hotel—was in the service of Mr. Thomas, on the 25th of December. That night the honse was closed at eleven o'clock. No policeman entered that night. No girls were ever allowed into the bar. Girls were allowed in after twelve o'clock on knocking, but. they were turned out as soon as they had drunk what they ordered. - They were not allowed to sit down after twelve. James Shephard is barman to Mr. Thomas. Women were never admitted inside the bar. They were, however, let into the vaults after twelve o'clock by knocking. The house is very well conducted. Knows Griffiths the police man. Saw him in Mr. Thomas's on last Sunday week. Witness served him with a pint of ale. Heard him talking to Mrs. Thomas but did not know what he said to her. Robert Turner is a clerk, residing in Wigan, frequently visits Liverpool, and generally stops at the Edinburgh Castle. Never saw any irregularity in the house. Thomas William Evans is a civil engineer, and at present in Liverpool on some business. He has lived at the Einburgh Castle eight months, and does not wish to leave it, while it is con ducted in the manner that it now is. Stephen Crouch, a dressing-case maker : Has visited the Edinburgh Castle frequently, for nine months, and always found the place well conducted. John Nottnan :Is a professional musician, and leader of a baud; stops at the Edinburgh Castle. The Christy's 'Minstrels were stopping there on, the 9th of Feb. As far as he knows, the house is well conducted. On cross examination, he stated that he was leader of the Balmoral Band, and was lately with M. Jullien ; his instrument was the pipes. Nicholas Carnal!, a coal merchant and pro vision dealer: Considers that Thomas's house is as well conducted as any public-house in Liverpool. James Laing : Knows Mr. Thomas's house, and has known how it was conducted. Never saw any improper conduct. Thomas Martin, pork butcher, lives next door to Mr. Thomas. He considers that the house is well conducted. Never found the house interfered with him in business, Mr. Pass is a paper hanger and dealer; living opposite Mr. Thomas. Knows the house wel.!, and as far as he has seen it, it has been conducted very respectably ; nor does he attribute any of the noise or nuisance in that neighbour hood to the house of Mr. Thomas. Mr. Boyd, provision dealer, Lime-street, knows Mr. Thomas's house, but has never been in it. It never gave him any annoyance. Mr. Luger, president of a tontine society, said his society meets at Mr. Thomas's. In his opinion the house is well con ducted. Mr. Selig, a toy dealer, lives opposite Mr. Thomas. He considered his house was very well con ducted, as well as any hotel in Liverpool. Mr. Simon ' replied on the part of the prosecution. He con ' tended that the house of Thomas was one of those which had congregated together the immoral and vicious of the . town, and by such gatherings caused the nuisance, and that it was proved that Thomas had contributed to this nuisance. The learned Recorder then summed up. He alluded to the • evidence of witnesses for the defence, to show that the honse was well conducted. Yet there was-evidence shown that great noise had been caused by it being a night house, and it being opened to prostitutes at all hours of the night. Even if the house was well conducted during the day, it would be no answer to, it being ill-conducted at night. But another cir cumstance in favour of the clefemdant, was that several of his neighbours had given evidence, that the house did not cause them any annoyance. Taking the evidence as it was given he did not think that the house could be called a disorderly honse, but there was little doubt a nuisance was caused out side. The jury considered for nearly half-an-hour, and returned a verdict.of " Guilty," with strong recommendations to the favourable consideration of the court. Me. Deighton made an application on the part, of Mrs. Wickham and Mr. Thomas, that they might be discharged on bail until called up for judgment. Mr. Simon said he would offer no opposition with regard to Thomas's case, bnt he would object to Mrs. Wickham. The Recorder said- his intention was not to press judg ment until the cases had been disposed of, and he could not entertain the application; and would not interfere to-night. THE EAGLE HOTEL. AND SUPPER Rooits.—An affidavit from Mr. Templeman was put in, describing,him a foreigner, and it was ultimately agreed that a foreign jury should be summoned for ten o'clock to-morrow. The legal term is .De Medretets lingusa. The Court then rose, and will re-assemble this (Thursday) morning, at a quarter past nine o'clock, when Templemm's case will be proceeded with. HAMILTON'S PANORAMA OF INDIA.---The stage of George's-street Theatre, Cork, has been frequently occupied with daubs purporting to be " panoramas." In the present instance, however, we have an exhibition which truly deserves that title, and which is really the most beautiful one of the kind that has hitherto been exhibited. Every scene is carefully painted, and some of them are strikingly beautiful ; such as the snow-clad Himalayas by the twinkling starlight, the wild sunset scene on the Ganges, the fiery tracery of the illuminated palace, which flashes on t he e y e with the effect of enchantment, and the gorgeous scene representing the interior of a wealthy Hindoo's dwelling. Many scenes of the rebellion are also exh " ;Gaolibited ell'spbg one from Goodal's celebra ted painting, The are coming." The management of light and shade is effective throughout, especially in the fine scene, the interior or of the Church of th e Nativity at Bethlehem, The ple of the entertainment is enhanced by appropriate music, and by brief but excellent descriptions o i s aucceoive gems. —Cork Herald, SECOND EDITION. NORTHERN TIMES OFFICE, THURSD.IY, 9 A. 71. THE DISSOLUTION• The Times says it is intended that Parliament shall be prorogued on Tuesday, and dissolved on Thursday next, In this case the writs would be proclaimed on the following Saturday, and the borough elections would take place in Easter week, and those of the counties on the following Monday, May 2nd. AMERICA. The Weser has arrived at Southampton, with New York advices to the 2nd instant. Lord Ly'ons had not arrived out, and fears were beginning to be entertained for his safety, as nothing was known there about the Curacoa being a very slow vessel. THE CONGRESS.. The Times publishes recent diplomatic papers showing progress of negotiations at Vienna. One of those dated March 31st gives the views of the Cabinet of Vienna on the terms submitted to it by the British Government preliminary to convoking a Congress. As to the question of Adminis trative Reforms in the Pontiucial States, Austria says they may be debated in the Congress, but the definitive adoption of any recommendation is to be left to the States directly interested. Austria insists that neither existing territorial arrangements, nor the treaties of 1815 are to be questioned touched upon, and a simultaneous disarming of the great or Powers. • COMMERCIAL. The English funds have closed at a further improvement. The accounts from Paris indicating a continuance of buoy ancy, it is inferred that some new arrangements have. been made which will give the Derby cabinet on Friday evening another opportunity of announcing that a pacific ' adjustment is at hand. The general impression seems to be that the real danger of Europe increases in proportion to the magnitude of each new effort to lull her into security. The mercantile letters, from Marseilles, to-day, state that warlike materials and provisions are accumulating at that port to an alarming extent. The demand fur discount continues active at about the Bank minimum rate. The general _Want of confidence induces persons to provide for all contingencies.—Times City Article, _Friday Evening. The Funds have this day experienced a fresh improve ment of -} to per cent., although information upon which the late extensive purchases are presumed to have been based has yet to transpire. The market to-day was also a good deal influenced by the rise of ;')- 7 per cent. yesterday in the French Funds, coupled with the remarkable buoyancy of the other continental markets. At Vienna, yesterday, the Austrian Funds rose 1 to l per cent., Whilst the gachan g e on. London fell fully 3 per cent. At Frankfort, yesterday, the rebound in the Austrian metalliques amounted to five per cent. - These securities, however, had previously been driven down to a complete panic point. Lord Stanley has arranged that only 25 per cent. of the seven millions shall be paid up in May, instead of 50 per cent. No alteration in the Discount Market. There are still no.withdrawals of gold from the Bank.—Daily News City Article, Wednesday Evening. The Daily News says that, in the tea market, on Wed nesday, upon the delivery of the China letters, an advance of a -t-d. per lb. was paid for some of Con , rou. The liabilities of Aquarrone, Sonporro, and Co, of Mar seilles, are said to be about £92,000 ; the assets at £BO,OOO ; bat these are locked up. RAILWAY 'TRAFFIC RETURNS. -- The London and North- Western shews this week an increase of £5,649 ; the Great Western, an increase 0t£1,692; the Great Northern, an increase of £1,656; the London and South-Western, an increase of £1,178. MAIL NEWS.-The steamer La Plata, from the West Indies, passed Hurst Castle at half-past two o'clock this (Thursday) morning. OPPOSITION AT BIIMINGHAM.-From a statement in the election news of the Times, it would appear that an opposi tion to the sitting members at Birmingham is secretly organised, which threatens to deprive one of them of his seat; but the difficulty is to find a candidate. The Abrning Herald does not speak very hopefully of the ministerial statement to be made to-morrow (Friday), respecting foreign affairs. The Harald says if do not then learn that everything is in course of arrangement, we shall at least obtain some knowledge as to the refractory powers. The steam-ship Tweedside, from London for Alexandria, with 200 horses for the Pacha of Egypt, put into Plymouth on Wednesday, having met a severe gale, in which more than half of the animals were either killed or seriously injured. LIVERPOOL POLICE INTELLIGENCE.-YESTERDAY. BEFORE MR. PRESTON. THE DANCING IN JENNINGS - STREET. — Mrs. M'Bride ' s case, which appeared in our paper of yesterday, was a g a i n called on, when Mr. Cobb produced three respectable wit nesses, who disproved all that had been sworn to by the policeman, and His Worship dismissed the complainant. Mr. Clough severely censured the conduct of the policeman, and told him he would report him to Major Greig. SPOILING A DINNER. —George Charlet°, the cook on board the ship . Ocean Bride, was charged with. having stolen a fine piece of beef, a plumb cake that would have set " Jackey Dandy," whom we have heard of in our Nursery tales, as a young gentleman who " loved sweet cakes and sugar candy," into a state of gastronomic delight not to be imagined, let alone described. There were many other nice-little articles that would have done credit to that friend of all culinary humbugs, Alexis Soyer, found tied up in the cloth that contained the aforesaid mfraculous. Mr. Black appeared for the prisoner, and caused the ate- a bels to be produced; which was done, and caused great 'laughter. It appeared, on investigation, that the man had no right to be taken into custody at all, and but for the hungry feelings of some policemen to " get up a case," he would not have been taken up. The " articles" were legally the man's own property, as he had them fairly and honestly in his possession. Mr. Bluck having. proved these facts, by witnesses, asked. his Worship, what he thought of the case ? Mr. Preston said. he never heard a case that was so completely answered, and discharged the prisoner. ABSENCE or MIND ON THE PART OF MR..AUGHES.—A young man, that in police phrase, seemed " highly respectable," a phrase that has been latterly very much doubted by two " respectable" authorities, to wit, by ourselves and Lord Brougham—and who gave the name of Charles Hughes (a very convenient name , for a gentleman who forgets his address, as this individual did) , was brought up by officerL,aner, ona charge of having been found in a bedroom in the public-house of Mr. John Crew, Duke-street, with intent to commit a felony, or any other small thing in that line that might come to his hand. Mr: Black defended. The officer stated that he was called to Mr. Crew's house the previous night, and the prisoner. was handed over to. him., on a charge of having been found concealed in the .bed-room. After some time Mr. Crew. said, if the prisoner gave his proper name and address he would let him go. The prisoner then said he lived iu Llewellan-street, in the Park, and that he was a—here, said the officer, he ran away as fast as he could, and this caused a suspicion that all was not right, so he followed, and arrested hint, and then Mr. Crew charged him. It vas found that he had given a• wrong name and address, and of course this increased the sus picions that were entertained about him. What his real name and address were, no one could, ascertain. There was nothing gone out of the bed-room. The servant girl at the house and Mr. Crew, were examined, and it appeared that the prisoner was in the news-room, of the house, previous to his being found in the-bed •room. Mr. Ruck said the prisoner .was drunk, and. in looking for the water closet, he wandered into the bedroom. The reason why he had given a wrong name and address was, that he knew, if he were brought before the court, he would appear in the newspapers as a. thief. Detectives were sent into the dock to examine him, but did not recognise him as a "friend," because he, was, like John Jones, "a man that was highly respectable." He (Mr. Black) would not, how ; ever, tell his real name and address. His 'Worship censured the conduct of the prisoner, but, as there was nothing stolen, he would discharge him. BEFORE MESSRS. CHILTON AND CASTELLAIN. CLAIM ron s.kLywa.r.—The owners of the steam-tug Enterprise summoned the owners of the schooner Severn for £49 19s. salvage. Mr. Almond was for the cora-. plainants and Mr. Rymer for the defence. The case lasted a lang time ; the question being this, whether the case was one of salvage or common towage. On the 29th of January, the schooner was in danger near the Crosby light-ship, and it was alleged that she was in distress, and would have run on the bank and been lost with all:hands, h a d not the steamer come to her assistance. Several witnesses were produced on both sides, after which the court decided on awarding £2O salvage. One of Victor Hugo's sons has produced a translation of Shakspere, or rather a first volume of his intended labour. It is said to be little beyond the average of previous French attempts in the same direction, and far from the characteris tics genius of the great draniatist. A volume by the late Hugh Miller is announced as in the press, entitled " A Sketch book of Popular Geology, " and consisting . of a series o f l ec t ures d el i vered b e f ore th e PhilosepluSical Institution of Edinburgh. It is edited by his widow, who prefixes to it an introduction, giving an account of the progress of E co l o g ical science with# the L last two year§, I MERCANTILE MARINE SERVICE ASSOCIATION. The annual meeting of this body was held, yesterday, at the Association's rooms, Water-street. There was a large attendance of members present. Jame , Smith. Esq., the chairman of the Shipowners' Association, presided on the lotnl wasy a o w shortin owing to notice ce illness that 0 f h e 3 1 7. a occasion. The Ch a i rman a d dressed the meeting, and sa id he had the waschair. 13 r o t o take c k l t eb:n k, who t e have occupi e d t h at position. He read letters from Mr. Ewart., M.P., Mr. Brocklebank, and Mr. Beasley, regretting n o that they could not attend, having previous engagements. Mr. B. J. Thomson, the secretary, then read the report. The Chairman then said it was customary on such occa sions for the chairman to move the adoptiono f The institution had now existed for two the .1 report. years, auc,a- the report had proved, there was great value attached to it, and that value was appreciated and felt ; for it appeared during the year no less than 293 new membersthat added to the body. (Hear, hear.) Thi s was very . were satisfactory, as it showed the great interest taken in the association b y ; all. He did not - belong to the body, but he gathered a great deal from the able report just read, which was of great value. He then alluded, in the first place, to that part of the report which had references to the differences between the London association, and he was of opinion that the council' of this body had acted most wisely in the case. H.e thought the shipowners association, and the kcal marine board, would receive con siderable advantage from having the advice and assistance of a member or members of the mercantile service amongst them (hear hear), as there were questions of importance. that arose from time to time, . that would require the assistance of a practical man, which they could get from the members of that body. (Hear hear.) He thought that as there was now an educational test, such commanders should have the franchise. He then alluded to the frigate Canvray, and the benefits likely to be conferred on the bays that were to be educated there. After some further remarks on the report, he pro _ posed the resolution. Captain Campbell, in seconding the resolution, said the training ship was calculated to elevate the boys, and he was very glad to find that, from - amongst their body, there was found a man sufficient to govern that ship. (Hear, hear.) He said the shipowners of Liverpool had come down very handsomely with subscripti o n s , and he trusted that when captains paid off their crews in port, they would tell Jack. that his donation would be thankfully received. By this means, a good deal might be raised for the benefit of the boys. (Hear, hear.) The resolntion was then carried unanimously. Mr. Rankin spoke as to the position of the society, and. congratulated the body on the progress made in such a short time, and said it was tfi e interest of the shipowner s to support the association, and he was of opinion that the education afforded to youths, wile, were destined for the sea, was of the utmost importance and that even on this point alone the association was deserving of encouragement, because it was successful. (Hear, hear.) Captain Mends, of her Majesty's ship Hastings, said he would take that opportunity of thanking the association for the honour that had been conferred on him for having elected_ him as an honorary member of the association. He had been in the Crimean war, and bad there an opportunity of witnessing the zeal, ability, and efficiency of the officers of the mercantile navy—(hear, hear),—and nothing could have surpassed them in all respects on such arduous duties as they had there to perform. (Hear, hear.) :He trusted that the time was not distant when the masters of the navy would be selected from the merchant service, as they would act as pilots, and from their experience, become in position the executive of the navy. Thisbe thought should be the case at present, but; from the over-burdened state of the navy, officers were at present on the lists. He spoke of the training ship Conway in high terms; and hoped that in future the seamen would not be neglected. He stated. that some of our seamen were found filling the American and other navies, but trusted that through the mer cantile marine, that our own sailors would be encou r aged, and thus be enabled to supply the navy with proper and efficient men. The speaker was loudly applauded. Mr. Derbyshire next addressed 'the meeting, and compli mented Captain Mends on his ability. He alluded to the navigation laws, and to Spain, that took all and gave noth ing, and he contended that there ought to be at least a " quid pro quo," on these points. He warmly congratulated the meeting on the member and respectability of the members present, which showed the great progress it had made, and was making, in public estimation. He passed a high compliment on the training ship Conway, and the benefits it was likely to confer on the service, and considered a warm vote of thanks was due to Captain Mends. (Hear, hear.) . Mr. Halpin called attention to the point that the moral and religious training of the • boys on board the Conway should be attended to ? as well as their worldly education and. prospects. . Captain PoWell, the master of the Conway, ex plained that the moral and religious training of the boys would be as carefully attended to as their professional business, and that, if possible, the head. master should be a minister of the Church of England. He then alluded to the gallant conduct of the efiptains of the Sarah Sands and Eastern City, that were burnt at sea, and said these gentlemen deserved 'the greatest thanks. Captain Patton then read a statement of the accounts of the society, and it appeared that there was received. during the year £638, and the expenditure was £553, leaving; a balance in favour of the society of £99, whereas • the balance last year was only £l2. The association had also stock and furniture to the extent of nearly £300.. (Hear, hear.) The routine business, such -as appoin ting the Council for the coming year, &c., was then transacted. Votes of thanks_ were passed to the officers of the Council, to the captain of . the Hastings, the chairman, &c., and the meeting them. separated. . The state of our columns to-day must account for our . not giving a more lengthy report of the proceedings of this.. . • important and interesting association. . LICENSED VICTL2ILLERS' ASSOCIATION. On Tuesday, the usual monthly meeting of the committee of this association, was held in the Institution, West Derby— road, Mr. Coward in the chair. The other members present- were—Messrs. George Howe, Bathe, Jennion, Calderbury„ Batten, Warringer, Porter, Carter, Atkinson, and Ellinson. The Chairman read an offer from the Rev. Mr. Matthias; to sent the school-rooms,. and the back portion of the pre— mises, including the playground, at a rental of £lO a year. It was moved, seconded, and agreed to, that Mr. .Mat— thias's offer be accepted, subject to a mouth's notice on. either side. THE. BILLETING SYSTEM. The Secretary read. a letter which he had written to S. B. Horsfall, Esq., M.P., calling his attention to. the fact that, while Rupert House was not half occupied, billets were still being issued on innkeepers. In reply to this, the following letter was read . from the War-office, which Mr; Horsfallhad transmitted ; " War-Office, March 9th, 1859. " Sir,—l am desired by Major-General Peel to acknow— ledge the receipt. of your letter of the Bth, enclosing one from the Secretary of the Liverpool Licensed,•Victuallers' Association, and .1 am to inform you that 12a—will not fail iatson,hdhei will have matter eforeuch pleasure in giv in g it ever y consideratiore er•b n it him. m re ported on, officially, as early as possible, —I am, sir, your obedient_ se rvant, " W1L1,44x A. PEEL. " To T. B. liorsfall, Esq., M.P." Mr. Atkinson, for the purpose of deciding the question as to the admission of members out of the borough, proposed. Captain Beckett, of the Garston Hotel, as. a member of the association. After some conversation, Mr. Ellinson gave a notice of motion, that no person outside the borough should be admitted as .a member of the association. This concluded the business. persuasimt A SCENE AT A SLAVE SALE IN SAVANNAH.—" Elisha," chattel; No.. 5 id the catalogue, had taken a fancy to a , 'him with his benevolent -looking middle-aged gentleman, who was in specting the stock, and thus used. his powers of Seven& chattels wife, iof.e,6,b induceboa, the benevolent 8 .girl, T he Molly, e m a r nan Israel,. s . to t n epurchasess lviwith h w and happiness of his whole life which 'the poor fellow pressed his suit, knowing, as he • ' made no appeal to the fe.lin did, that perhaps the n: touching, and the arguments h depended on la success, h was r e used f b most. pat hope on his charity and kindness, gso 1. ; trove to show how well worth his dollars thebut y restedheetio. were bone °n and blood he was the uyer s entreating him to buy :—( Look at me, mas'r -,_ am prime riee pla n t er ; s b o ' poi Won't find a better man den me ; no bettea on de whole plantation; not a bit old yet; do me' work den ever ; do carpenter work, too, little ; better buy me, mas'r • I'se be good servant, mas'r. Molly, too, my wife, Sa, it's rate. rice hand; mos as good as me. Stan' out yer, Molly, and let the gen'lra'n see." Molly advances, with her hands. crossed on her bosom, and makes a quick, short curtsey, and stands mute, looking appealingly is the benevolent nun's face. But Elsha talks all the faster-t6e" Show mas'r- your arm, Molly ; good arm, dat, mas od .r m ; as'r do a heap of work mo' with dat arm yet. ali t g e ° g'lar, alt see yer teeth, Molly see, dat, nil:ter, teeth al Is r ra - el, walk good; she'm young g , al yet. Come out y =o e n r, be. " Then, aroma' and let the ;:en'hn'n see how spry z' si :y r n . o ) stood with her pointing to thQ three -Sear -old ,; 'i ' ii , ig d on to her mother's chubby hand 'to her mouth, h i I ke of the strange scene, _dress, and l'ineertain what to make make . d yet ; prime gal by-and " Little V a ndy's only a child his rate bargairi„" and se by. Matter buy us, mas'r, gentleman found where be could on. But the benevolen dr;, v e a c loser bargain, and so bought somebody eke.-- ; New York .Tribune. s olc 3 hog° )f thl Of 5i , fie° ied to al 3e Sept din an 3 ic of 11° t 1