The Daily Times.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1860-12-03 00:00:00

extent the cure must be left to circumstances and
to Nature herself.

Now it is a demonstrable fact that, according
to the laws of Nature, the sexes are not
produced in flagrant disproportion to each other.
Upon the whole, it will be found that the lava
of Nature are wise, benificent and just in their
operation, and that, taking the whole human race
together, it is not unfairly divisible into male
and fetnale. 'this is what We might expect, and
exactly what we find to be true. These la'
never vary essentially; and sra an inherent
power of adjusting and accommodating in detail
their own immediate operations to the varying
circumstances of particular localities and countries'
The surplus feminine population of Great Britain'
therefore, arises from no vagary of Nature,---
from no capricious variation of natural law. If
the masculine element is found greatly deficient'
it must be accounted for otherwise than by
Opposing that any natural law has given WO'
Moreover, in whatever way we are to account
fee,
assured the disappearance of the men, .weima tlfy -e-,
assured that Natnie would, if tell to herself;
process of time assert her ancient superioritY,
and restore the due proportions of male and
female. The question is thus reduced to the small
compass of—What has become of the men? where
have they gone. to ? can they be followed by, or
brought back to, their five hundred thousand
spinateriP, left pining alone in single misery and
wretchedness ? There will, of course, still remain
the iiiterrogatery—lf the ladies. Will net ge elto
the gentleineri, nor the gentleinen return to the
ladies, what are we to do with the unprovidea-for
remnant of female unprotectedness ? Now, it i 5
quite clear that our colonies in North America,
Australia, India, and in every corner of the globe'
as well as every other foreign country where our
male population abounds in great numbers, ha're
to answer to out halt millidti spinsters for their
present forlorn condition. It is equally certain
that if the absent " lords of creationt" will 11(4
return to their deserted fellow-countrywomen;
their fellow-countrywomen must at once proceed
to them—or want. Emigration, therefore, is the
first step in the cure. Let that be understood
distinctly, and emphatically made known
every family, and so far the remedy is furnished'
But after all there are many who cannot or oil
not ethigrate. 'these eve have to deg, ,v 5
must live. To live they must work. But holy.
This is in reality the only difficulty in the whole
case. We have no wish to avoid the perplexity
of solving it; but in. the meantime we argue that
the question is only one of temporary remedy for
a temporary evil. It is not a state of matters
calling for a subversion of the laws and instinct'
of the community. Far less does it demand the
hazarding of permanently important interests
which are more than ever essential to the comfort
and well-being of society.
We cannot at present offer any definitive Or
positive speculations as to the most suitable rentedy
for this temporary female redundancy. While
feW of the schemes put forth deserve attention'
there may be a little good found in all: e,
tainly, one of the most novel will be found in ari,
article in ,Blackwood, for this month, entitle'
" Social Science," which proposes the formati°
of a sort of, celibate institution for women 1111°
desire to follow some profitable trade, the entrance
to which shall be preceded by a vow of celibacy'
We content ourselves by referring our readers t°
this, upon the whole, able and well writteli
paper. Be the cure what it may, if the view "'
have taken is correct, it is not to be found
devices for withdrawing from the domestic sphere
those upon whom ought to devolve domestic duties
alone ; or in projects designed chiefly for the linr
pose of bringing cheap female labour into
righteous competition with educated and trained
men. If we were to offer an opinion, we might
briefly say that we cannot help appreciating
CrtisHoLm's efforts in preference to the, no doubt'
well meant enterprise of Miss EMILY FAITHrt7I/

THE EMPRESS EIT GEO

AT LEAMINGTON.

The Empress of the French arrived at Leaminel
on Saturday, at half-past four o'clock. About two
o'clock Mr. Weston, the station master, received 7
telegraphic despatch that the Empress would arrive!"
the hour mentioned, and every suitable preparation °l°
at once made to receive the royal visitor. Carrisg,'A
were ordered at the Regent Hotel, and nothing f:f
left undone to promote the accommodation of P',3
Majesty. The Empress travelled by the ordinary trsl.
from Manchester, which left that city at twelve o'eloo
When the train reached the Leamington station' ti
large number of persons had assembled on the platfor...
who welcomed the Empress, and her Majesty acknes
'edged the salutation in the most gracious manner„
bowing and smiling to those around as she passed to u'tt
carriage, which was in attendance. The carriage fid,
once drove to the Regent Hotel, where some thouonue
had congregated, and where the reception which L6';
experienced was very enthusiastic. The Empress, wL"f
with her suite, was attired in deep mourning, repeatedly
bowed to a number of ladies and gentlemen, who
the hall and staircase of the hotel, in ackno";
ledgmcnt of their hearty welcome. The pa!),
ment opposite the hotel and the hall was covered No
crimson cloth. The excellent arrangements which vi'e,
`"
made at the station, under the direction of Mr. IVesto ,
afforded an opportunity for the public to see her Afajesl
without subjecting her to the slightest inconvenience. 26
detachment of the police force was present, under that
superintendence of Mr. Lund. Shortly after the arrig
of her Majesty the bells of the parish church rang'
evening presented an extremely animated appearan.,
Some of the principal inhabitants evinced a desr°
that there should be some official recognition of tv_t
visit of the Empress, but an intimation was given fir,
the visit was of a strictly private character. 'kit
M'Connell, the superintendent of the locomotive depar
ment of the London and North-Western •Railll
accompanied the train. It is expected that her Ma.1.,;4
will take her departure from Leamington this day. '„i;
need hardly remind our readers that the Emperor 1,0
Napoleon was a resident in Leamington many Ye',"
since, when the gaieties of the town were largely Pr_s
moted by his presence ; and probably to the associatioD
connected with that event, in addition to the variloor
attractions of the locality, Leamington. is indebted
the present royal visit.

THE COURT.
WINDSOR CASTLE, Nov. 3?',0
Her Majesty's dinner party yesterday included Prinie
Alfred, Princess Alice, Prince Louis of Hesse, the Pl-ni
of Nemours, the Duke d'Alen9on, the Princess s'a
Leiningen, the Prince of Leiningen, the Earl r,.1
Countess of Hardwicke and Lady Augustus Yorke, .
and Countess Spencer, Lord and Lady John Russel
Lord Stanley, the Right Hon. Sir George and I,3t!'",
Grey, Baron von Westenweller, Major Cowell, 11.tii
and the Marquis and Marchioness of Abercorn, w1".1. 1
Lady Georgiana Hamilton and the Right Hon.
Thomas Wyse, who arrived on a visit in the afternooll'e
The first dramatic performance this season took foe,
in the evening. The following was the programme
s°4 drama, in two acts, by Mr. J. Palgrave Simo;io
(adapted from MM. Bayard and Dupont's "La 14:tr
de l'Avare "), entitled " Daddy Hardacre."
which a dramatic sketch, by Mr. Montagu
and Mr. F. C. Burnand, called " BB."
About half-past eight o'clock the. Queen and PriPec:
Consort, with Prince Alfred, Princess Alice, Prin,,
Arthur, Princess Helena, Princess Louise, Prince De i": 0
pold, Prince Louis of Hesse, the Duke of Nemours, t',
Duke d'Alencon, and the Prince and Princess of
ingen, attended by the ladies and gentlemen in vraitll3l7:l
and accompanied by the dinner company, entered
theatre in St. George's Hall, when the perforinaw"
immediately commenced.
Her Majesty's private band formed the orchestrta..
The Queen and Prince Consort, accompanied by I.'—co
cess Alice, Prince Arthur, Princess Helena, and Priii,s4
Louis of 'Jesse, left Windsor at half-past nine
this morning for Aldershott Camp, attended by
Duchess of Atholl, the Hon. Emily Cathcart, 11°081
Charles Fitzroy, Colonel the Hon. A. Hardinge,
cs-
Biddulph, and Major Elphinstone, R.E. Baron ,4
terweller was in attendance on Prince Louis. The re,;e
party travelled by special train to the station of 'l.O.
North Camp, where her Majesty's carriages Werehott
waiting. The Queen then reviewed the Alders_oo,
division, commanded by Lieut.-General Sir J. resoo.
father. The Prince Consort and Prince Louis aeco
panied the Queen on horseback. Her Majesty i
attended by the Adjutant-General and Quarterroas°
General of the Forces.
After the review the Queen proceeded to thi cEas°lll4e,
Pavilion, and left again about two o'clock for the
_or
Prince Alfred went to London, attended by 21,u9
Cowell.
The following visitors left the CastleAi ienntcheen,fotrhei_o_E;o:rtlei,
—The Duke of Nemours, the Duke d'
and Countess of Hardwicke and Lady Augurd Licht/.
the Earl and Countess Spencer, Lord
and
siar Legge
Russell, Lord Stanley, and the Right Son.
and Lady Grey.
,
ek
LIVERPOOL ROYAL INFIRMARy
December
sul,rgliBe6alo .
casAndaittete. Return for vte
Admitted d
2: 9 in. -pDaitsieehnatf.i:Cli ;
patients, 3 ; irregular, .2,
cured, 33 ; relieved, and at odewnadr,e qou.est,Rlelm;aimnadine It;
rThvoemseas. Bourne
Ivarir",
house,
j.mrlefield.hensVeis.itoprshy:
surgeon,. 0
us
Stubbs ; lAr. R. Harrison ; junior 11
house surgeon'awdon ; chaplain Rev. FAvor
surgeon, Mr. G. ,h
ar es Wilson,
Poole; treasurer, Dir.