The Daily Times.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1860-11-30 00:00:00

TURKEY.

CONSTANTINOPLE, Nov. 21.
The documents connected with the French
loan have been signed by the Porte, and go to
Paris to-day. General doubt is still prevalent
here as to the conclusion of the affair. The rate
of Exchange is still rising. First-class paper is
very scarce.

THE WAR IN CHINA.

LORD ELGIN'S DESPATCHES.

(Encl9siire 3:)

The Bulgarian community propose to secede to
Roman Catholicism because the Porte has refused
them a separate patriarchate.
A heavy storm passed over the Black Sea last
week. Many wrecks are reported.
CONSTANTINOPLE, Nov. 24.

The collective note of the Ambassadors to the
Porte, urging reforms, originated with Sir H.
Bulwer ; it was well received.
Ferhad Pasha, who was recently tried at the
instance of Itiza Pasha, died suddenly ; it is sus-
pected that he was poisoned. The chief of the
eunuchs has been degraded for violently assaulting
another official of tnc palace.
The news from the provinces is pacific. Ex-
changes are falling.

THE WAR WITH CHINA.
PARIS, Nov. 29

The Moniteur publishes General Montauban's
report from the French headquarters in China.
The General states that the prisoners of the
allied army who were carried to Pekin were well
treated. On the side of the French, besides
some soldiers of the escort, Colonel Grandchamps,
the Abbe Dulne, and M. Delantine, were made
prisoners by tee Chinese.

AMERICA.
SOUTHAMPTON, Nov. 29, 11 15 p.m.
The North Atlantic steam-ship Atlantic, Capt.
Gray, from New York on the 17th, has arrived
off the Needles.

LOSS OF THE LORD CLYDE.
The ship Lord Clyde which sailed from Cal-
cutta for London August 12th, took fire, and was
abandoned fifty miles off Cape Receife.

The Prince of. Wales has presented 800 dollars
to the Victoria-Wesleyan College, for prizes.

The following appeared in our later editions of
yesterday :
THE' CAPE OF GOOD HOPE MAIL.
PLYMOVTH, Nov. 29,
•
the Dane, Captain Hoffman, with the above
mail, arrived at midnight. Her dates are—Table
Bay, Oct. 22 ; St. Helena, Oct. 30 ; and Ascension,
Nov. a3ti She brings thirteen passengers, £2,000
in specie, and an average general cargo.
Sir Geo. Grey would leave Cape Town shortly
for Kaffraria, whence he would proceed to Natal.
Admiral Keppel was still at Mauritius.
Her Majesty's ship Forte left the Cape on the
22nd of September, with naval despatches for the
Mauritius.
Debentures for £150,000, to be called for in
London,• are to be issued on the Ist of January
next.
Cape Colony and Natal were preparing for the
representation-of the South African Colonies
iu
the forthcoming international exhibition in Lon-
don in 1862.
The Bishop of Cape Town had convoked the
synod for January next.
, The labour market at the Cape was much de-
pressed. Emigrants were in want of employ-
ment, and wages were lower. Meat and bread
were dearer. Trade was reviving.
The Dane brings a petition from the wine
farmers to the Queen, complaining of the new
commercial tariff.

The wine disease was making its appearance
and fresh fears for the vintage were excited.
Dutch weights and measures were to be illegal
after the Ist of January next.
The eastern province was loud in its demands
for separation. A demonstration meeting had
been held on the subject.
Paymaster Seveke, late of the Boscawn, who
was transferred, had been drowned while cross-
ing the bar of Zanzibar, with despatches for Dr.
Livingston.
The Wasp had gone to the Mauritius for repairs.
The Lyra was cruising along the coast.
The Sidon was in Simon's Bay.
The Lord Clyde had taken fire, and was aban-
doned fifty miles off Cape Receife.

THE BURNING OF THE CONNAUGHT.
The inquiry was brought to a close yesterday. At
the conclusion of the proceedings Capt. Harris inti-
mated that his report might possibly be transmitted to
Mr. Trail in about a week, but it would probably be
some time before the decision of the Board of Trade
was made. As, however, the master and officers of the
ship stood acquitted of all blame, no inconvenience
could arise from the delay.

THE RATE OF DISCOUNT.
It is stated in the monetary articles this morning that the
stock markets, were yesterday, supported by the expecta-
tion of a reduction in the rate of discount to-day, and
also by the telegram, two days later from New York, of
a partial recovery from the effects of the disunion panic.

Baron Bunsen died at Bonn yesterday in his 70th year.
A movement has commenced in the ranks of the
volunteers of London for the purpose of inviting the
7th Regiment of New York National Guards to visit
England next spring.
The Chronicle says that an official in one of the
insurance offices has been embezzling sums of money
to the extent of about £12,000, and, like the Pullinger
frauds, the operation has in some way been by means of
a pass-book. The Chronicle also states that a house of
some repute has been fraudulently' obtaining warrants
on post dated cheques. The party
was a few years ago
a clerk, but he set up for himself, with a respectable
person for a partner, who is unconnected with the rnal-
practices referred to.
The Board of Trade returns for October show a great
increase in the entries of foreign and colonial produce
for consumption, and at 'the same time that we are
importing foreign breadstuffs very largely, thus pointing
to an adverse balance of trade. The September returns
of trade showed an increase of more than £2,000,000, or
17 per cent. over the same month of 1859 ; but the
October return just issued shows an increase of only
£514
ler3noBe or 4 per cent. over same month last year.
The increase for the whole tee Inontlisis,4 per cent.
over same period in 1859.

The following are the latest communications
which passed between the Chinese Imperial Corn-,
missioner and Lord Elgin
(Enclostire

" Retefted dept: lgfid.
"(Translation.]
" The Prince Kung, Imperial Connuissioner, With
full powers, &c., makes a communication.
" ' rhai, Prinee of I, and MA, President of die
board of War, not baVitig nianaged matters satisfac-
torily, His Majesty's deCree has been received depriiing
them of their Imperial conintission: The PrinCe Kung
having hdd the henmir to be hatred Commissioner with
plenipotentiary powers, will at once despatch Hangki
and San7wei-wati to have an intei-view for the discns-
siOn of the question of peace. Let his E]teellenCY the
British Minister temporarily sdspend hOstilities; in drder
to the establishment of friendlY relations.
" 'A communication addreSsed to his ticellenCY the
Earl of Elgin, &c.

" llienfung, idth year, Bth moon, 7th daY Sept.
21), 186d.' "Translatbel by TuoNtAs WADE,
a Chinese SeCtetaty."

" i'a-li-ehaw, Sept. 22, 1860.

" The undersigned, the Earl of Elgin and Kincardine,
Her Britannic Majesty's Ambassador Extraordinary and
Plenipotentiary in China, has the honour to acknowledge
the despatch of his Imperial Highness the Prince of
Kung, Minister Plenipotentiary, &c., under date the
21st of September.
"The Prince must be aware that on the 19th inst.
the chief authority at Tungchow was called on by the
allied Commanders-in-Chief, to intimate to the various
officers and gentlemen, subjects of England and France,
who had not yet returned, to repair without delay to the
headquarters of the forces of their respective Govern-
ments. It Was farther irithitated, throttgli the same
channel, that if any hindetanee were offered to the safe
and speedy return of any of the persons missing, the
consequences would be serious to the Imperial Govern-
ment.

" The undersigned has the honour to enclose a written
order to all subjects of her Majesty now at Pekin at once
to comply with the enclosed requisition.

"Ile has only to add that until they reeppear he shall
not feel at liberty to call on the commanders-in-chief to
suspend hostilities, or to recommence negotiations upon
the subject of peace. " (Signed)

"ELGIN and KINCARDINE."
"His Excellency Prince Kung, Imperial
Commissioner, &c."
(Enclosure 4.)
"Pa-li7chaw, Sept, 22, 1860.
"I, the Earl of Elgin and Kincardine, her Britannic
Majesty's Ambassador and High Commissioner in China,
hereby require all the subjects of her Majesty that may
be at present in, Pekin, to return forthwith,to the head-
quarters of the British army; and should any attempt
be made on the part of the Chinese authorities to detain

them, Tauthorise them, individually or collectively, to
protest against this proceeding of those authorities, and
to warn them of the consequences.
" (Sigxed) " ELGIN and KINCARDINE."

THE RIGHT HON. FREDERICK PEEL
AT BURY.

(BY BRIT/Slt AND IRISH MAGNETIC TELEGRAPH.
Last evening the Right Hon. F. Peel, M.P., auuressed
his constituents in the Theatre at Bury. The building
was tolerably well filled, the committee having issued
1,500 admission tickets. The chair was taken at half-
past seven o'clock by Mr. 0. 0. Walker, the chairman
of Mr. Peel's election committee.
The• Chairman having briefly introduced Mr. Peel,
the right hon. gentleman, after the cheering had subsided,
said he understood the object of the meeting was to
afford him the opportunity of addressing his constitu-
ents on the late session of Parliament, and the course
which he had thought it necessary to pursue, as their
representative. He was ready to attend the meeting
because he felt it to be the only opportunity he had of
acknowledging their kindnesses to him. They had
always left him a wide discretion to vote as he pleased
on any question. Very many members of Parliament
had addressed their constituents on the last session, and
he thought their speeches ware generally unfavourable
to the work that had been done. He saw no ground
for the complaint which some people had made respect-
ing the length of the speeches that had been delivered in
Parliament, except in as far as related to the Reform Bill.
The statute book for the last session of Parliament was a
bulkier volume than any that had preceded it, and that
was a pretty good test of the quantity of work done.
There was the promised reform bill ; that for the conso-
lidation of the law; and that for the consolidation of
the bankruptcy law. It was a misfortune that they had
not been passed this year, as they must again come
before Parliament in a future session., The first vote he
gave during the late session was in favour of the French
treaty. With regard to the wines of France he thought
they would never displace the hold which beer had upon
the people of this country. He did not hesitate to vote
for it, because he thought it would enhance the com-
mercial intercourse between France and England, and
would promote the industry of the people of both coun-
tries. (Bear, hear.) It was surprising how small had
been the commercial intercourse between England and
France hitherto; but the treaty would turn the thoughts
of the warlike people of France to peace and commerce.
It had been said it was a one-sided treaty ; but the fact
was, that if free trade was what they had found it to be in
England, France would not rest till she had snore of the
advantages of a free commerce. Speaking of the financial
measures of the past session, he said they obliterated the
last traces and vestiges of protection. They did away
with the differential duties in favour of colonial timber
growers, colonial wine growers, English clockmakers,
ribbonmakers, silk manufacturers, and many other
branches of trade. These duties were the remains of a
once powerful family, but they were not the less, at the
present time, injurious on that account. He thought it
to be his duty to vote for the customs duty on paper to
be the same as it was to the English papermaker, for he
saw no reason why the papermakers should not be put
on the same footing as regarded protection as every
other trade—(applause)—nor could he see why the price
of paper in this country should be made dearer than it
otherwise would be, through the medium of a tax which
took more out of the pockets of the people than it put
into the Exchequer. The financial measures of the late
session were remarkable for the work of simplification
of the customs tariff, which were commenced some
twenty years err° under the auspices of the Government
of which his 'father was the chief. At that period
indirect taxation had been carried to its extreme limit,
and then it was that the Government resolved to have
recourse to direct taxation ; and the plan was then com-
menced which had been carried out ever since, to the
complete relief of industry from the burden of that
taxation, and no sooner was that course entered upon
than the trade of the country revived. In 1840 the
customs duties were levied upon 1,000 articles, but now
they were onlylevied upon about twenty articles. (Hear.)
He thought these changes rendered memorable the last
session. He held that the House of Commons could
not too jealously maintain its exclusive rights over the
taxation of the country. (Hear, hear.) Through their
representatives the people now taxed themselves, and
with regard to the repeal of taxation he thought the
House of Lords ought to be satisfied with a mere passive
acquiescence.. The House of Lords, he believed, had
been led to pursue the course they had on account of
the majority respecting the repeal of the paper duties-
having dwindled down to what it did. He thought,
at the same time, that the House of Commons had con-
sulted its own dignity in recording the protest which it
did against the course pursued by the House of Lords.
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reconstruct our vessels of war in order to enable us to
sustain our maritime superiority. The same thing to
some extent might be said of the regular army, there
having of late years been a complete revolution in
the construction of firearms and ordnance. It was
doubtful, however, after all, whether the volunteer
movement had not been the means of winning from
other nations that respect in which this country was now
held. The failure of the Reform Bill was mainly
attributable to the indifference of the country. It was
a question surrounded with difficulties, but would not be
allowed to sleep. Finality had long been given up. If
they wished it, the laws of this country could no more
c
be stationary than the progress of the people. If they
not have progress at the rate they could desire,
at least they should have some progress. Progressive
legislation was in favour at the present day, and he held
until a demand would be made to them all off in a
it was wiser to remove them gradually, than to
wiperemain
day. The country felt alarm at the numbers which the,
late Reform Bill would have admitted to the franchise,
but the more hands holding up the State the stronger
it would be. He did not think the working classes
wanted more than a fair share of political power—
(hear),—or more than would enable them to act in
harmony with the other classes for the commonweal.
(Applause.) What had been the sympathies
all
well England
with regard to the question of Italy The
knew. of
amalgamation of the Italian States had been the act of
a great man. (Cheers.) The one opinion had been
that England ought not to interfere with the quarrels of
the Italians ; passive herself, he should also insist that
other nations should be the same. That was the prin-
ciple of non-intervention, enunciated and laid down the
very first night of the session, and declaredhered to since,
and which they could only wish that it had repeatedly
through the course of it, and steadily a d
been observed
in former times, as it was likely to be in the future.
(Applause.) The right hon. gentleman then proceeded to
justify his having taken office in the present administra-
tion, and afterwards resumed his seat amid loud applause.ln reply to several questions, the right hon. gentleman
of
ar
stated that on the question of the ballot, when before
the House, he voted against it ; that he was in favour
legislative interference with the hours of labour, so f
as it regarded women and children ; that he was
opposed to the flogging of soldiers for trivial offences;
and that he was in favour of soldiers, as he was of all
other men, rising by merit in the trade or profession
they had chosen. With regard to the permissive bill,
he had not sufficiently well made himself acquainted
with its effects to say whether, if it came before Par-
liament, he would support it.
A vote of confidence in the right hon. gentleman
having been passed, the proceedings terminated.

On Wednesday last an inquest was held in Birken-
head upon the body of a child who died by falling upon
a nail in the floor of her mother's house. The jury
returned a verdict of accidental death.
A YOUNG LADY APPOINTED KEEPER OF A LIGHT-
HOUSE.—Miss Jane C. Martin has been appointed
keeper of the Marblehead light. Miss Martin is a
daughter of the late Captain Ambrose Martin, who kept
the faker's Island (Salem) light fora quarter of a cen-
tury, and, as assistant to her father, gained a thorough
experience in light-keeping.—Boston Courier.

THE DAILY TIMES, FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 1860.

LIVERPOOL SOCIETY OF FRIENDS OF

FOREIGNERS IN. DISTRESS.

in
t ntie:Vng." of the Friends of ForeignersDistresi Wad IYeld yesterday at, the;PhilaileFpltia Citarri7.
hers, Hackiti's fte7. 11 Worship tbe,Mayor, (S. R.
. Graves,
,Esq.,) presided, and there was„ .yli,Vgrge
Attendance of friends and supporters of toeO mthilution.
Amongst the many gentlemen present we obs"rved
Mcssrs. James Samuelson, F. Prange, F. Rawlinson, F.
Stolerfoltt, G. A. Mullens, F. L. Hausburg, Rev. S. A.
Steintlial, Dr. Ihne, li. Langenbach, . 11. Stoltcr-
Hit; &e.
His Wohstiff opened the proceedings with the fol-
'miring speech i • Gentietheil,-4tidst the many duties
*hich debolfe itpoti tile thief Magistrate of a groat
community like otirs, there aft thine Mere pressitig of
More onerous than, On the one hand, telieiing directly
the Matty cases 11f *oe Arid puberty Which ate conti-
nually right sip; and, on the ether hand, encouraging;
by eyed, Means in his pester; institutions Which the
public recognise and adopt, as the institutions through
Which they wish their charity to flow to the public.
(Hear,
heat.) The difficulties which encompass us
are
,notmuch smuch in listening to and fespending
to the Many cases of distress Which dome before me as
hi discriminating bet Ween the deserving arid struggling
• applicant, and the Worthless and utter impostor. (Hear,
hear, and applause.) . We all hate eiperiencea the
starm glow of satiStactieri Which accompanies our co'n-
tribtitions when we knoW And feel assdred that the
object of our benevolence is deserting arid N.i/Ottl4 ; ive
also knevi acid feel the cold and indifferent feeling with
which our contributions are accompanied, when we
have doubts and suspicions as to those contributions
being really deserved. (Hear, and cheers.) I find
that the society over which I have now the honour to
preside during my year of office not only meets oue of
these cases, but that it meets both,—for not only it
undertakes to distribute that charity which the public
has confided to their trust, but it also undertakes to
search out and investigate every case which comes before
it, and to see that the funds of the public are faithfully,
properly, and rightfully distributed. (Hear, hear, and
cheers.) I have myself experienced the value of this
society within the last few days. I received some short
time since a letter which was couched in terms that
made me believe the case of distress mentioned by the
writer spas a most deplorable one. I sent that letter to
the secretary of this institution, with a request that he
would be good enough to have an investigation made
into the circumstances, in order that I might know
whether the statement which was set forth in the letter
was a correct one. The secretary made out the appli-
cant, and it was true that the writer was in a most
deplorable state, but it was made deplorable through his
own drunken habits. (Hear, and laughter.) And so
far from him being a worthy and a deserving object to be
the recipient of public or private charity, it transpired
that he was obtaining money under false pretences, and
is at the present moment Suffering a month's incarcera-
tion in the House of Correction, or bridcwell of this
town. (Hear, hear.) We, all or any of us, don't wish
to see distress in one's own country,—surrounded by
one's own friends distress is hard t ) bear, and I sincet
hope it never will be our lot; but when that 'distress
comes in the garb of a stranger, where there is no com-
munity of national feeling, no community of language,
no sympathy of kind and warm-hearted friends, then, I
think, when poverty assumes that lowly garb, it has a
most urgent claim upon those who are able to relieve it
under such circumstances. (Hear, hear, and loud
applause.) Ido not think that such an institution as
this whose meeting we are now holding, should be left
to those whom we may class as foreigners in this town,
but whom I would and should call adopted citizens.
(Loud applause.) Pecans; if we look to the value of
those gentlemen who reside here, assisting in building
up the great commercial fabric of this port, and
if we look to the 'lists of charities, we shall find
their names, as often and as freely as our own
names, recorded on those lists; (hear, hear,)
and, therefore, I say that this is a society that particu-
larly claims not only the assistance of the adopted
citizens of Liverpoll, but also the aid of her own native
sons. (Enthusiastic cheers.) I regret that I cannot
congratulate the society upon the state of its funds, but
I can sincerely and cordially congratulate the committee
of the institution upon the amount of good which they
have done within the past year. I believe from what I
can. see of the working of the society, that it only needs
greater pecuniary aid and more funds, to extend very
materially its sphere of usefulness ; and I do hope that
the public will respond more freely than it has done, and
that when your next annual meeting takes place, the
chairman of that meeting may have the pleasure and
privilege of congratulating the committee Of the society
upon the more prosperous state of their funds. (Loud
cheer:.) Gentlemen, I shall not detain you much longer
with any further remarks of mine, but shall now ask one
of the officers of the society to be good enough to read
and submit the report of the proceedings for the past
year. (Hear, hear, and continued cheering.)
The Secretary then read the subjoined report.
. .

The Society of Friends of Foreigners in .Distress has just
accomplished the ninth year of its existence, and during that'
period it has continued to receive at the hands of the public
that support to which it is entitled, and which it has everbeen
the earnest desire of the committee to deserve. The subscrip-
tions received have exceeded by £2B 9s. those of any previous
year, amounting to no less than £434 2s. It is true there is a
heavy decrease in the donations as compared with the last
last year, but it must be remembered that 1859 was an excep-
tional one on account of. the festival dinner, which took place
at the Adeiphi Hotel, on the 7th December, 18:58, and from
which resulted a large addition to our income.
Before noticing the principal Matures' of the past year,
the eu:smittee are anxious to pay a grateful tribute to the
memory of an old and Much regretted subscriber, the late
Daniel Willink, Esq., whose executors have transmitted to
them his munificent legacy of £lOO. They likewiFe wish thank-
fu ly to acknowledge the liberality of the Royal Hanoverian
Government. which has consented to become a regular sub-
scriber to .this institution through its consul at this port,
Henry Plaw, Esq.
Thanks to the large balance on hand at the beginning of the
year, the Treasurer has been enabled to invest £242 17s. 6d.
more in railway stock, thus raising our reserved fund to about
£340.
In a previous report allusion was made to the sums privately
contributed by members of the committee and subscribers to
cases where the sub-ccmmittee did not feel justified ( for rea-
sons of economy) in exceeding a certain amount. These sums
are to be taken into account in order to form a correct -idea of
the extent of relief afforded through the instrumentality of the
socie•y. It may be stated, therefore, that extra donations, to
the extent of over £6O, were distributed by the secretary with-
out passing through the bo iks, being principally additions to
allowances made to pensioners.
The aggregate number of applications has been 801, being
twelve more than last year. Of these 738 were granted and 63
refused. The total amount spent in relief (including £30.155.
as loan) has been £369 16s. Ild. against £345 19s. 9d, in 1859,
which gives an average expense of 10s. per case—a rather high
figure as compared with our previous reports.
The amount granted in the shape of Mane, now an excep-
tional mode of relief with us, is again somewhat considerable,
some comparatively large sums having been advanced to
-Parties many years established in Liverpool, and whose reSpre-•
tability, on the one hand, and state of want on the other; had
been carefully ascertained by the officers of the society.
Although the number of foreign emigrants passing through
this town on their way out has steadily diminished of late,
still this class of applicants has been a source of increased ex-
Pense to us, as our society was called upon to assist :Several
families in cases of extreme destitution. Of returned end-
grants the number has been very nearly the same as, in 1859,
and we have had only two craves of shipwreck.
A German widow, nearly blind, with one child depending
on her, ha& been added to our list of pensioners, making four
in all, namely, three Germans and one Frenchman. One of
the most gratifying features of the whole year is the extraor-
dinary decrease in the number of ill-treated foreign sailors on
shrob'Pard, only three cases having come to the knowledge of
the society during the last twelve m !nths. In one df them;
the Liverpool magistrates inflicted a fine of £lO upon the
offender, and directed that one-half of it should be handed
over to the society for the benefit of the victim, a Bohemian,
who was subsequently sent home.
Owing to the :constant recurrence of impositions practised
upon charitably disposed persons by foreign mendicants pre-
tending to be in distress, the committee were compelled to
issue the following special circular on the sth of. September.
last : The committee have ascertained that frequent appli-
cations have of la'e been made to benevo'ent individuals by
f ,reigners apparently in distress, but who, in the majority of
instances, provel to be impostors and professional beggars.
The committee, therefore. reiterate theirrequest that relief
may not be granted to such applicants without first ascertain-
sing that their cases have been mvestigated by their secretary,
Hartmann, who attends daily at eleven o'clock, at their
roems.,, They take this opportunity of again impressing upon
the subscribers and the public at large the absointe-neeessity—
of referring all such applications to the officers of the society.
if they wish to assist in putting down the deeply-rooted evil of
professional mendicity.
~I,Vhile on this subject the committee would mention that
soelety has hoen instrumental in preventing losses to mer•
eantile firms abroad, who had made inquiries from them, by
exposing the real character of associations of foreign swindlers
established in this country, and whose fraudulent attempts to
obtain consignments of goods from the continent have been
alluded to on several occasions lately by the English press.
The committee cannot conclude the report of their rear's
labours without expressing a sincere hope that their benevo-
lent friends will continue to enable them under Providence to
Prosecute the good work they have in hand.
His Weilt§iilP then called upon the treasurer to read
his statement as to the financial condition of the Associ-
ation. The report gave a somewhat cheering account
of the operations of the society, and during the past
year the donations and subscriptions to the funds were
given on a larger and more liberal scale than during
any previous year of the existence of the society. After
Paying off disbursements to a considerable amount, the
treasurer has at the present time remaining in hands a
balance of £93 18s. 2d. Notwithstanding this apparent
prosperous state of the funds, the treasurer stated that
they were far from being over abundant, and be hoped
the generosity of their friends would not be withheld, as
the requirements of the society absolutely demanded
increased funds.
Mr. F. PBANGE moved the first resolution, "That
the report just read, as also the abstract submitted by
the treasurer, be received and adopted, and that the
report be printed and circulated."
The resolution was seconded by H. Stolterfoht, jun.
• Mr. SAMUELSON proposed a resolution to the effect
that Mr. F. 'Prange be requested to act as Vice-presi-
dent, Mr. J. A. •Bencke as treasurer, and Mr. C. Pictet
as honorary secretary for the ensuing year; and that
a number of gentlemen (whom he named; including Mr. •
Bahr), be appointed a committee. •
Mr. P. L. llntsnußG proposed a vote of thanks to
MeSsrs. Prange, Beucke, and Pictet for their services
during the past year, which was seconded by the Rev.
S. A. Steinthal.
Dr. Iline proposed and Mr. 11. Langenbach seconded
a vote of thanks to the gentlemen who served on the -
committee and the officers of the institution, more,
especially Mr. Julius Hartmann, the assistant secretary.
Mr. Stolterfoht proposed and Mr. Rawlins seconded,
a cordial vote of thanks to the Mayor for his kindness
in taking the chair on that occasion, which was carried
with acclamation. It was announced that his worship
had given a very munificent donation to the funds of
the society.
His 'Worship acknowledged the compliment as follows
—Gentlemen, I receive your thanks as a proof of the
kind feeling which is always entertained in this town
for whatever gentleman may for the time beinn•r, hold
the office of chief magistrate • and it is most gratifying
to me to find that whatever little services I may have
rendered have been appreciated by you, and that they
are thus so handsomely recognised by those with whom
I may come in contact. (Hear, hear, and applause.)
In coming here to-day, in supporting your society, I
was influenced 'to some extent by a national feeling,
,because I believe that the best mode of providing for
the wants of British subjects in foreign countries is to
provide for the wants of foreign subjects in our own
country. (Hear, hear, and applause.) I thank you
most kindly.
The proceedings then closed.

.A MAN Rug, ‘OVER.—Yesterday • afternoon John
Woodford, residing in Milton-street, was knocked down
hy a gig, near the Georges Dock. He was found to be
in great pain, and was removed to the Northern
Hospital.
CHESHIRE CORPS OF ENGINEERS.—A general meeting
of the members of this corps was held last night, in the
Sehool-room, Argyle-street. The meeting was called
for the purpose of making the preliminary arrangemefits
of the corps. Mr. 11. Ifornblower presided. The pro-
posed,dress consists of scarlet tunic, dark•grey trowsers
with red stripe, a busby, belts, knee-cap, &c., at a cost
of three guineas. This dress was exhibited by Mr.
David Walker. A committee was appointed to draw up
rifles for the &deice of the corps.