The Daily Times.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1860-12-27 00:00:00

THE MARKETS COMMITTEE.

The weekly meeting of this body took place yesterday
at the Town-hall. Mr. Woodruff presided, and the
other members present were—Messrs. R. W. Houghton,
Johnson, Crellin; Aspinall, Rogers, Kitchen, Holden,
Ridley, and Shimmin.
Several tenders, it appeared, had been received for
the fruit stall in St. John's Market and the cellars,
beneath the Fish Market occupied by the late'Mr.George
.Taylor. The two highest. tenders.appeared to be, from
Mrs. Elizabeth Ellis for the cellars, for which she
offered .12s. per week; and, for the stall in the tnarket,
Mr. Wm. Clarke, who offered a rent of 30s,priwyek.
The various tenders , were referred to the srib-com-
mittee to decide upon. .
The superintendent reported the seizure, and destruc-
tion of the following quantities of unwhelol e meat
and fish during the week :—North distriA;f:l;l7 lbs of
meat ;. south, 19 lbs of. meat ; central, 321b4:t0 meat ;
the town, 126 lbs of fish.
The receipts from all the markets, &C.., f4r, e year
between the 16th of December, 1859, ,and the oth of
last month, amounted to £5,069 odd ag'airAt'l
~654 in
the corresponding period of 1858-9—the'.clyoes this
year being £689 against £652 in the, fornipti4Ariud.

The TOWN-CLERK announced that the Finance Com-
mittee bad let the Islington market to WinnbwelPs

menagerie.

Mr. CRELLIN observed that the contract for the Wel-
lington statue had been let, and waf of i,4 thq, by such
a measure, the work would be interfered with
Mr. JOHNSON strongly protesteithtain§t'thieh a dese-
cration of the neighbourhood., .They had better let the
beaSts go inside St. George'S-hall:ytopee!.
Mr. RIDLEY—If the Finance Committee have under-
takenlo let this space; why is it iefdred• tp'the Markets
Committee at all-?

PRESENTATION TO A PRESBYTERIAN

MINISTER.

At Hope-hall, last night, the members of tbe Scotch
Presbyterian congregation attending the church of that
denomination in Oldham-street, in this town, met for
the purpose of holding a soiree and of presenting their
pastor, the Rev. Patrick Thomson Forfar, with an
address. and a testimonial, as 'a token of the esteem and
regard in which they held him. The company, which was
both numerous and respectable, having done ample jus-
tice to an excellent and substantial tea provided for them,
adjourned to the body of the hall. The chair was then
taken by Mr. Nicholl, and amongst the large body of
gentlemen'present on the platform we observed the guest
of the evening (Rev. Mr. Forfar), Rev. Mr. Orr,
Messrs. Maxwell, Bennett, Boyd, Jarvey, Dickson
Pollock, Logan, Edmiston, Bridon, &c., &c. The
proceedings were opened with the singing of the Old
Hundredth Psalm and a prayer by the Rev. Mr. Orr.

The CHAIRMAN then said that they had met on that
occasion to celebrate the filth anniversary of the minis-
trations of their esteemed pastor in the Oldham-street
Presbyterian Church, and also to bear their testimony
.to the indefatigable zeal and solicitude which he had
ever displayed in the discharge of his numerous and
onerous duties in connection with that congregation,
and in consideration of which they were then assembled
to present him with a token of their love and regard.
(Hear, hear, and applause.) A clergyman, in coming
to such a town as Liverpool, had, as they all knew,
many great difficulties to contend with ; and in this
category might be placed the minister to whom
they were then' about to tender their most sincere
and hearty gratulations in an appropriate manner.
He had arrived in this town comparatively a stranger
on the arduous mission of ministering to the spiritual
wants of a thinly numbered congregation, subject to
many changes from various causes, such as removals,
change of residences, deaths, and secessions by many
members from the church cf their fathers to the Church
of England and other bodies. With all such difficulties
as these Mr. Forfar had to contend, and the chairman
was happy to say that he had contended with them in a
most successful manner. (Hear, and 'applause.) By
his zeal and unobtrusive piety he had acquired large
accessions of friends, as well among the members
of his own congregation as amongst other bodies.
The speaker proceeded to say
*that amongst the
many monuments or testimonials that spoke trum-
pet-tongued for the indefatigable labour of their
pastor, he could point to the mission which had been
established by him in Oldham-street, and from which a
great deal of good had accrued. He had also been in
constant attendance at the Caledonian Schools, and pro-
moted, with a zeal and judgment almost impossible to
describe, the establishment of other good works, which
would in time confer incalculable benefits.

The Rev. Mr. ORR then addressed the meeting, and
expressed a hope that the congregations of which he was
pastor (the Rodney-street church and the Oldham-street
congregation) would ao on hand in hand, and labour in
the good cause unitedly—(hear, hear)—engaging in a
holy emulation, and striving who should do the most
for their blessed lord and master. He then alluded to
the great claims:which the Church of Scotland possessed
on their affections. Scotland was the stronghold of
Presbyterianism; Scotland witnessed the scenes of their
childhood's dreams, their boyhood's wonder, and their
youthful study, and they loved it still, and dearly. He
hoped that they loved Caledonia not merely on account
of early associations, but also because it nurtured the
faith, and once contained the living forms of the great
departed Knox, and a host of other bright reformers,
whose example he hoped they would emulate, and catch
some inspiration from their sainted lives.
Mr. LOGAN then read the address, which spoke in the
most affectionate terms of the esteem and regard enter-
tained by the congregation for their minister. He also
presented the rev. gentleman with a beautifully worked
purse, containing 130 sovereigns, and also a handsothe
and costly silver salver, of the most elaborate and unique
workmanship.

The Rev. Mr. FORFAR returned his sincere thanks for
the kind gift of his devoted flock, and assured them that
he felt so grateful, that he was somewhat like the Irish-
man, who having fallen down a precipice, was asked by
his comrade •Teddy, 'was' he " kilt intirely ?" replied in
the negative, but added that he was speechless. (Loud
laughter.) The rev. gentleman then gave an interesting
account of the circumstances which led to his arrival in
Liverpool, and concluded an eloquent address amid the
loud applause of the whole audience.
Messrs. Bridon and Adam Gibson gave recitations ;
the former from Bulwer's " Eugene Aram," and the
latter from Bobby Burns' " Cotter's Saturday Night,"
which were well received. The choir also contributed
to the enlivenment of the evening by singing some
excellent pieces. •
The meeting was subsequently addressed by other
gentlemen besides those named, and the festive proceed-
ings terminated with an appropriate hymn and the
offering of prayer.

PRESENTATIONS YESTERDAY AT THE
SAILORS' HOME.

Yesterday, two presentations took place, at the office
of the Local Marine •Board,, Sailors' Home. Mr. Tom-

linson occupied the chair; and amongst other members
of the board present, we observed Messrs. Lockett,
Smith, Chilton, Mondel, &c.
The first presentation was that of a silver medal to
John Miles, a seaman on board the steamer Inca. This
steamer was built by Mr. John Laird, for the Brazilian
Government ; and it appears that on the 11th of June
last, it was at Para, when, as a boat was being sent
ashore, a man fell overboard. Miles immediately
jumped into the sea, and did all he could to rescue the
man. Unfortunately his efforts were unsuccessful; but
for his humane and intrepid conduct on the occasion,
the Emperor of Brazil had sent him this silver medal.
The chairman, in presenting the medal, made some
complimentary remarks to the recipient, who expressed
his obligations for the favour, and stated that this was
not the first instance in which he had felt called upon to
perform similar acts. On one occasion he had saved the
life of a woman at Dublin ; on another, he had jumped
overboard in the Mediterranean, and saved a man from
drowning.
The next was a presentation from the President of the
United States to Capt. William Donaldson, of the
British ship Roderick Dim, as a reward for his humane
and generous exertioxs in rescuing from shipwreck the
master and crew of the American ship Magenta. The
present consisted of a very handsome sextant, which
bore an inscription commemorative of the object for
which it had been given. It appeared that while
at sea (where and when was not stated) the captain
of the Roderick Dhu bad descried a vessel, the
Magenta, in distress, and bore down upon her, when he
took off the whole of the crew, thirteen in number. The
Magenta was then in a sinking condition; and his own
vessel, the Roderick Dhu, was at the time in a very
perilous condition, as he had twenty-two men working
at the pumps for eighteen hours out of the twenty-four,
and who had been so engaged for some days. The
chairman said he was glad that Captain Donaldson's
conduct had called forth such an expression of approba-
bation. It was well deserved. Captain Donaldson
thanked the American President and the chairman, for
their kindly appreciation of his services; He said it
was a sufficient gratification for him to have had the
gratitude of the crew. He had done no more than his
duty, nor than he felt bound to do, and which he would
do again wader similar circumstances. The chairman
intimated to Captain Donaldson that if he would send
in his certificate to the authorities, they should make a
record of the circumstance upon it. These agreeable
proceedings then closed.

.Mr. Hutchinson, the superintendent, remarked that
the application bad been before the Markets Committee
a month ago, and was refused.
The TOWN-CLERK said there had been two menage-
ries'applying for the ground, each of them offering £ll
a week.

The CHAIRMAN—Then that would come into our
income, or into the corporate purse. He thought they
should assent.

The subject 'then dropped. This was the whole of
the public business. • -

.•
The Earl of Wexborough died yesterday aftei a short
illness.

THE DAILY TIMES, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 27, 1860.

None can do so well as the Mogul can;
You never saw a Mogul so great and grand
As he who now rules our happy land.
Shout! loudly shout!
Shout! loudly shout!
We'll shout all night
Till the broad daylight,
And shout again in the morning.
Haves can dance ! slaves can sing !
Slaves can laugh at everything ;
With joy and glee our hearts are full,
Hurrah ! Hurrah! for the Great Mogul.

Cocorico is ably represented by Mr. F. Seymour, who
in fact in the opening libretto is the very soul of the
piece. It is Cocorico's aim to have the hen killed, when
his master will be freed. To attain this object, he per-
suades the happy possessors of the golden gifts to break
all their eggs. Having accomplished this, they are
introduced to the Princess Tartarina, and endeavour to
gain her love, which she refuses. The King persuades
her thus :

SCENE V.-TDE PALACE OF KING NOODLE.

King—Be patient, daughter, there's a diplomatic game
Upon the cards, and if you'll only hear me,
I'll show you how to shuffle, never fear me.
This worthy fellow here has truly said,
Of such a " Congress" something should be made.
These golden eggs they've got, they should be ours,
Now, daughter, try your fascinating powers,
Wheedle them, dearest, till they've not. one left.
'Twill be " annexing " only, not a theft.
In modern parlance we don't say "ravages,"
When great men fancy "Savoy cabbages."
But a " Nice Annexation " only made
To please the nation and support " free trade."

SCENE VI.-INTERIOR OF COTTAGE.

Fastboy—But what are we to do ? our eggs are all
gone.
Cocorico—Why,'try and get them back, 'tis easy done—
Now to release my master, I've no doubt [aside.
They'll cut the hen up, and so let him out.
If not an egg is left, you have the hen,
You've but to take the carving knife, and then
To cut her open—stores of eggs you'll find.
Fastboy—To follow his advice I'm half inclined.
What say you, brother ?
Oddboy— That, when we've caught her,
To do the cruel deed would be " fowl slaughter."
Cocorico—ln your case, no, when things have gone so
far,
'Tis what our neighbours call a coup d'etat.
Fastboy—Go, fetch the hen, while I prepare the knife,
To mend our fortunes she must yield her life. [bus.
Fiend—So from my prison I've escaped at last,
A "fowler" dungeon Naples ne'er surpassed ;,
Ho, miscreants! was it you that set me free ?
Together—We did, dread sir.
Fiend— Then your reward shall be
Such as you merit, you unhappy lot;
Don't tremble, you'll be neither hung nor shot.
Come hither Cocorico :—Go, prepare
A cauldron of hot pitch, and pitch it here ;
Call all my brother imps to see the fun ;
Go, set about it—quick as you can run.
Fairy appears.
Fairy—Stay, Cocorico, I've something else for you
And these misguided brothers, yet to do ' •
Fastboyrand Oldboy have deserved their fate,
For Pride will have a fall ; and soon or late
Extravagance and Folly always tend
To bring their victims to a shameful end.
Yet, shall a lighter punishment atone
For their misdeeds. Oddboy as Pantaloon
Shall toddle through each village, city, town,
Attended by his brother, as the Clown ;
Poor Goodboy, who might else have been content,
Must for his folly bear this punishment ;
Loving too well, he still shall try to win
His sweet Flirtina, as the Harlequin;
Whilst she who loved him more than courtiers fine
Shall still be with him as his Columbine.
You, Cocorico, who wronged your trust,
Become a Fowl again.
Cocorico— Oh, no !
Fairy—

You must.
[Cocorico goes down trap
Now, then, transformed once more by magic spell,
Begin your frolic task in Fairy Dell.

SCENE V1..-THE FAIRY DELL.

In the course of the piece, Miss Goodall sang " Good
bye, Sweetheart, good-bye " in a way which, in thea-
trical parlance, "brought down the house." She also
sang in the after part of the pantomime, in the character
of the Prince of Wales, "I've been roaming." The
Jewelled Palace of Revolving Gems is a master-piece of
scenic art ; but last evening, unfortunately, a few
"bitches" in the mechanical department marred the
effect of an otherwise very effective scene. Of the
pantomimists, we must say a few words. Miss
INl‘Ginty, as Columbine, was as enchanting as ever : she
is now so firmly established as a favourite in this town,
that nothing we would say could either add to or
detract from her reputation and popularity. The others
are, wo believe, new to the Liverpool public ; but they
also promise to become great favourites. We should

like to see Harlequin a little more graceful, and
Clown a trifle more funny. It is a grave mistake
to suppose that a " Parisian troupe of dogs and
monkeys," with their " wonderful and interesting
performances," can be substituted for real pantomime
c3micalities. Not that we particularly object to the
dogs and monkeys, on the contrary, we would compli-
ment Mr. Doughty on the perfection of their training,
but we do object to their being made to cover a multi-
tude of sins. In other respects the harlequinade is
unexceptionable; many of the tricks are new, the jokes
are pregnant with wit, and the scenery and mechanical
arrangements almost faultless. After allowing for the
few " hitches" that occurred last night, we can confi-
dently endorse the good opinion which the large audience
expressed, and recommend a visit to the Royal Pantomime.