The Daily Times.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1860-12-10 00:00:00

rail, and zi ho seem not only dead to every
decent consideration and becoming sympathy
for the fair companions of their journey, but who

appear to think the opportunity for displaying

their ferocious impudence and disgusting imper-

tinence too great a treat for their savage tastes
to be let slip. Nor is this gross behaviour to be

altogether remedied by an appeal to the other
passengers ; for even when every physical annoy-
ance may have, by such means, been put an end
to, the thwarted rascal may still wag his tongue

after a fashion that proves perhaps fully as offen-
sive as a more silent annoyance. If the case be

so irremediable; When there are gentlemen pre-
sent to whom a lady may appeal, what are we to
say or think of a system which permits a single
ady to be exposed to attacks of such uncivilised
men without a witness, as is too often the case ?
Suppose the case of a young lady returning from
school at the approaching Christmas-tide. She
has to travel by rail from London to Liverpool.
At starting she feels happy in the society of seve-
ral 'companions, and the rest of the compartment
May he filled tip by respectable people. One by
one, however, leaves; and by-and-bye the Liver-
pool lady IS alOnc: The ti'ain. then ,§tiip'S for a
couple of minutes at some roadside station, and is
about to start again. Suddenly the door opens—
a " gentleman" seats himself—the door is shut—
and the train is nearly at full speed before the
lady discovers that she is alone with a daring
and unprincipled fellow. What can she do P She
may shriek for help; but it will be wholly in vain.
It may be a long run to the next stoppage ; and
if the intruder desires to escape before that time,
he may follow the example of the murderer of M.
POINSOT, and safely jump out as the train slows
before entering the station. This is no extreme
case: On the contrary, we know that with taria,-
tiOnsand Modifications of details it 18 tofiStantly
occuring on ii.ll our lin'es if the
amedit of inconvenience—to use
• 110 stronger,
inich the public necessarily suffer in
this way, could be reckoned up numerically, we
fear it Would startle many ; but tlom. its tot
nature the aetilal eitetit atid. dept i of the eril
can never lie definitely ascertained: The subject,
however,, is one loudly calling for the considera-
tion of all lietieSt Men; with a vier tO it Prompt
and eteetUal remedy',
Instant communication with the guard, we have
said, is the only cure. It is not for us to specify
or discuss the details and merits of the various
plans proposed or ip practice; for realisig this
object. It is enough for us to know that the
thing is necessary, and that it can be easily
plied. In Mwrica, Belgium, Germany, and else-
where, the means of such communication have
been long in operation. The schemes there
ployed may be susceptible of improvement; or re-
adaptation in tilis catiritry, but in some
forni or another the desideratum ought to be met.
It is for the public to agitate this matter, and in-
duce Parliament to work out a reform, which the
existing rail Way boards would Certainly resist, to
. ,
the last'. It would cost money, and to render
all the parts of the train safe, would be
to encourage second and third class travelling,
which, of course, would never do. So, at least,
think shortsighted railway proprietors and direc-
tors, although it is a great mistake ; for the dan-
ger of travellibg, to which we haVe adverted,
prekTrit niany thoiisand'§ of lathe's froth Undertak-
ing a long railway journey at this, and we may
say at any, season of the year, who would other-
wise gladly visit their friends at a distance. The
improvement we advocate would prove in the end
as advantageous to the Railway Interest as to the
community at large, and the ladies in particular.
On such a subject, however, it is difficult for
isolated individuals to bring influence to bear
upon the Government and Legislation, sufficient
to counteract the opposition of so powerful an
Interest. It is only to be done by combination.
For this reason, we would at present leatc the
matter, by earnestly recommending it to the
attention of the Society for the Promotion
of Social Science. That society only requires
to show itself competent to the task of effect-
ing some such great practical reform, to
satisfy all sceptics as to its utility, and thus
forever to secure its permanency among the
valuable institutions of the country. If Lord
BROUGHAM, as founder of that association, will
only take up this topic we feel convinced that
success is certain. If appealed to, the public
would respond in a manner which would make
the legislative halls of St. Stephen ring again
with the clamour, and convince the legislature
that this measure of Railway Reform cannot
much longer be withheld.

MARRIAGE OF THE PRINCESS ALICE.

The marriage of the Princess Alice has been defi-
nitively. settled—to be solemnised during the ensuing
season in London—with Prince Louis of Hesse Darm-
stadt.

Prince Louis is the eldest son of Prince Charles,
brother and heir presumptive of the Grand Duke, who
has no children. The mother of Prince Louis is a Prin-
cess of Prussia, daughter of the late Prince William,
(uncle to the King, and whose name was distinguished
in the grear wars), and of a sister of the Queen of
Bavaria, and Prince Albert of Weldiunar, the latter of
whom (now deceased) was well known in this country
for the noble part he took in the dangers of our armies
in Lord Hardinge's Punjab campaign.

THE EMPRESS EUGENIE IN THE TOWER

OF LONDON.

The Empress of the French, accompanied by the
Marquis La Grange, visited, on Thursday, the two
Houses of Parliament and Westminster Abbey; on
Friday her Majesty paid a visit to the Tower of London.
The Imperial party arrived about one o'clock, in a
private carriage, and alighted at the Spur Gate. Her
Majesty, who wore a thick veil, preserved her incognito
for some time, and the illustrious visitor was conducted
over the most interesting portion of the fortress by one
of the warders,
On Saturday afternoon the Empress of the French,
accompanied by the Duke of Athol' and her suite, and
the stewards, Mr. B. T. Brandreth Gibbs and Mr. Boul-
nois, visited the Cattle Show, Baker-street. Her manners
were most kind and gratifying. The Queen will visit
the Cattle Show on Monday morning, according to pre-
sent instructions.

REV. H. STOWELL BROWN'S LECTURE.—This talented
divine delivered the second of his Sunday afternoon
religions lectures at the Concert Hall, yesterday, before
a crowded audience, chiefly composed of the working and
middle classes. The text of his discourse was selected
from the writings of Solomon, " The way of the trans-
gressors is hard." The same copious fluency of language,
chaste and appropriate imagery, and elevated tone of
ethics that so pre-eminently characterise the writings,
sermons, and speeches of the rev. gentleman pervaded
the lecture he delivered on this occasion, which was
listened to with devout and respectful attention by the
large audience present. The proceedings closed with
the singing of a hymn.
ACCIDENTS REPORTED AT THE NORTHERN HOSPITAL
ON SATURDAY AND SUNDAY.—Catherine Howard, 111,
Back Portland-street, seriously burnt on Saturday
morning. It appears that the deceased, a prostitute,
set fire to the bed-clothes by smoking in bed. She
rushed into the street, and was picked up by two police-
men, who conveyed her at once to the hospital. She
expired the same evening in great agony. An inquest
will be held on the body to-dap.—Joseph Casey, a
labourer, residing in No. 2 Court, Porter-street, fell
into a ship's hold in the Waterloo Dock on Saturday.
He was not seriously injured.---Thomas Kelly, a seaman,
fell into the Bramley-Moore Dock yesterday. He
narrowly escaped drowning.:—Margaret Doyle, No. 19
Court, Charter-street, fell into the hold of the Nep-
tune in the Waterloo Dock, and fractured her collar
bone. She is a poor *man' and obtainee her living by
selling fruit. She would not remain in the hospital.:
VOLUNTEER BALL AT MANCHESTER. --- The first
grand volunteer ball that has ever taken place at
Manchester is fixed for Monday next, the 18th
instant, and is to be got up in the most magnificent
style. The ball-roomis to be gorgeously decorated
with rich mirrors, stands of arms, shields, &c. In
the gallery are to be placed eight oriental tents for light
refreshments, which, viewed from the ball-room, -will
have a delightful effect. Two tents are being erected in
the ball-room itself for the supply of fruit, confectionery,
ices, tea, coffee, &c. The fine assembly rooms are both
being richly decorated and fitted up as supper rooms ; a
promenade will be reserved round these tables, and the
tables themselves will be richly laid out with silver and
other ornaments. Wines will be served in these rooms
of first quality only ; and the proposed bill of fare is of
the most recherche character, and promises to add much
to the fame of our townsman, Mr. Anderson, of the
Merchants' Dining-rooms, Castle-street, to whom has
been entrusted the entire supply and management of
these rooms, supper, refreshments, and wines. Messrs.
R. Anderson and Sons, of Bold-street, have undertaken
the decorations of the whole building, which are to be
effective, and will no doubt be in good taste. The ball
is under the most distinguished patronage, and the
tickets limited. Mr. Anderson, of Castle-street, has
secured a few for Liverpool ; applications should be
made to him early. •