The Daily Times.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1860-02-21 00:00:00

THE BUDGET AND TREATY.

Anew feature of the crisis is a notice of motion put
upon the Howe of Commons paper by. Mr. Disraeli.
Re will move that the house do not go into committee
On the CUstoins' Act until they shill have assented to
the treaty. The general feeling appears tohe, that he
tray succeed with such an amendment without thereby
s4,:fiangering Ministers.
'The Herald contends that the assent to Mr. Glad-
stone's resolutions seriatim would have raised an insur-
mountable objection to a fair consideration of the treaty,
and that to have a discussion on the treaty and the
budget, as a whole, the house 'Miist pursue the line
pointed out by Mr. Disraeli's amendment.
The Times remarks, that while Mr. Du Cane offered
battle in the fairest manner, Mr. Disraeli challenges the
Chancellor of the Exchequer to a conflict in which vic-
tory will be fruitless and defeat harmless, after time
wasted in a worthless contest of verbal subtleties and
technical refinements.
The Daily News thinks Lord Palmerston should let
Mr. Disraeli have his own way, and thus to checkmate
him. Mr. Disraeli has not the number necessary to
win, and a decisive majority will be found ready to
affirm the essential principles of Mr. Gladstone's project..
The Star exclaims that the battle of free-trade is to
be fought over again : after eight, years of silence and
submission, its enemies once more reappear; and venture
to challenge yet another struggle.

The Paris correspondent of the Times says the French
Government will agree to make such modifications in
the 11th article of the treaty—that relating to coals—
as will facilitate the success of the measure.

Liverpool Cough Specific is an unfailing remedy. We con-
gratulate the inhabitants of Liverpool that o simple and
effectual a means of relief is at last procurable. For years
this great boon has been needed in this exposed part; and it
being an undoubted cure for the most harassing coughs, we
can recommend it.—Advt.
UNIVERSAL SCIENTIFIC CONGRESS. Preparations
are being made in scientific circles for a grande reunion
of scientific men from all parts of the world, to take
place in the month of August; and we believe that, in
addition
to many of the continental sevens, such as
I3ohoblozi ("ex it inere Africano redux"), Schafer, &C.,
very many of the scientific men of Great Britain and
America have enrolled their names. It is intended to
be held annually in one of the capitals of the world.
DIRECTIONS TO NON-SWIMMING SRATERS.—Skaters
unfortunate enough to fall through the ice are sometimes
lost through want of a knowledge of how they ought to
act, under such trying circumstances. Presence of mind
is essential, and the legs and arms should be thrown out
as much as possible to prevent the body sinking below
the sutface. The ice should then be seized gently, the
feet allowed to rise forward, and the head to sink back-
ward up to the ears in water, in which position two
fingers of each band holding the ice would' keep ono
floating for hours, and very thin ice would afford ample
support.
THE PRUSSIAN FRIGATE ARCONA.—A grand banquet
has been given at Southampton by the Mayor of that
borough to Captain Sundewell and the officers of the
Prussian frigate Arcona, now under repair in the docks
at that port. The banquet took place in the Council
Chamber, and the splendid band of the frigate was
stationed in the ante-room. The toast of "The Queen"
was followed by those of " The King and Prince Regent
of Prussia," "The Prince Consort, Prince of -Wales,
and Royal Family," and " The Prince and Princess
Frederick William of Prussia," all proposed in appro-
priate terms by the Mayor, and drunk most enthusias-
tically by the company, consisting of representatives of
the two nations.

PRINCE NAPOLEON'S FETE.—The Emperor and
Empress were present at a fCte given at the villa of
Prince Napoleon. The fete was given in honour of the
anniversary of the marriage of the Prince with the
Princess Clotilde. The building was beautifully deco-
rated for the occasion. The entertainments commenced
by a dramatic representation. Both authors and actors
Were warmly applauded by the company present. After
the theatrical performance, at half-past eleven, dancing
Commenced and was kept up until after three o'clock.
Their Majesties retired at half-past one.
REPORTED DEATII OF MR. HENRY DRUMMOND,
M.P.—We are happy to say that the announcement of
the death of Mr. Henry Drummond is premature. The
bon. member, who is at Alhury Park, his seat near
Guildford, was considered rather better en Saturday
last, and some hopes are entertained of his ultimate
recovery. Lord and Lady Lovaine and Lady Gage are
staying with Mr. Drummond at Albury. Up to an
advanced hour on Sunday evening the relatives of the
hon. gentleman had not received the slightest intimation
that his illness had terminated in death.