The Daily Times.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1860-02-25 00:00:00

LOCAL INTELLIGENCE.

Parties opposed to legalising marriage with a deceased
wife's sister, are informed that petitions to both houses
of parliament, lie at the office of the Liverpool Mail for
signatures. ' _

ACCIDENT.—James Quirk, a labourer, residing in
Beresford-road, Toxteth-park, fell into the hold of the
Donald M'Kay yesterday, and sustained a severe frac-
ture of the skull.
COLLISION IN THE RIVER.—The barque Nepenthe,
for Lisbon, lying in the Sloyne, broke from her moorings,
yesterday morning, and, coming into contact with the
ship Northern Light, had her mizen-mast carried away,
and received other damage.
THE 4TH DIVISION LANCASHIRE. ARTILLERY VOLUN-
TEEILS.—This regiment will leave Birchfield Barracks at
half-past four o'clock this day, and march along Isling-
ton, Lime-street, Parker-street, Church-street, Castle-
street, to the Exchange. To-morrow (Sunday), at a
quarter past nine o'clock, the force will parade at Birch-
field and march to service at St. Nicholas' Church.
THEATRE ROYAL—That wonderful conjuror Pro-
fessor Frikell continues nightly to delight crowds of
admiring spectators with his illusions. To-day, at a
morning performance, the children of the two orphan
asylums and of the Blue Coat School, are to be admitted
free, that they also, as well as the rest of the eonimunity
may have an opportunity of seeing the wonders of the
professor's magic circle. It will be a fine eight to
witness the youthful glee of the juveniles.
COLLEGIATE SCHOOLS.—Mr. J. A. Lobley has lately
been elected on the foundation of Trinity College, Cam-
bridge, by obtaining a full sizarship of the annual value
of £5O or £6O. The election is made by open competi-
tion from among the snbsizars. In this case •the head
boy of King Edward's School, Birmingham, was first in
classics, and Mr. Lobley was first in mathematics, and
first on the aggregate. lie is cousin of the young man
who was lately elected from the Collegiate Institution
to Woolwich.
FIRE IN LlVERPOOL—Yesterday afternoon a fire
was discovered in Mr, Evans' phallist shop, Seel-street.
The fire originated in the vaults beneath the shop,
owing to the ignition of a quantity of straw which
they contained. The accident might have been attended
with serious consequences but for the promjit. arrival
of the fire brigade, who succeeded in extinguishing the ,
flames before any serious damage has' been sustained.
LYCEUM RIFLE CORPS.—We are glad to learn that
the corps which Mr. Bradley has formed, bearing the
above name, continues to progress most satisfactorily.
The number of memhers, is not es yet very great; but
the assiduity and seal of Mr, Bradley has infused a pro-
per spirit into those who have joined, and the effect is
already showing itself in the most cheering manner.
The drilling takes place under the immediate direction
of Mr. Bradley, in one of the large rooms connected with
that gentleman's establishment in Bold-street. For the
respectable tradesmen of Liverpool this is probably the
most suitable corps that has yet been formed, and we
have no doubt that many will avail themselves of the
advantages here offered. Gentlemen, wishing to join,
should apply to Mr. Bradley, from whom all particulars
can be. learned

TRADESMEN'S FANCY AND DREss BALL.—The pre-
parations for this grand event continue to progress most
gatisfacto4ly, and the ep,raor4ihary efforts qua labours
of the committee bid fair to command that which' they,
at least, justly deserve, an unqualified success. The novel
idea of combining a juvenile hall with the adult festival
seems to gain more and more in attractiveness; and they
were churlish enough, indeed, who could fail to see that
this feature must of itself form not the least fascinating
attraction of this great occasion. It will be observed,
from the advertisement, that, by special dispensation
froM Sir George Hesketh, D.P.G.M. of West Lancashire,
the "merry masons" are to be permitted to appear in
all the glory of masonic costume. The brethren of the
mytitio tie- will, doubtless, muster strong at this assembly,
mid their presence cannot fail to enhance the general
fine effect of the'hall.
CoRONER's COURT, YESTERDAY -An inquest was
held at this court, betbre H. 11. Statham, Esq., deputy,
coroner, on the body
of Marcus Woqlfe, late of 2d,Brown)ow-hill, who committed suicide on Thursday last
by swallowing a quantity of bitter oil of almonds. The
deceased was the secretary of the Jews' synagogue in
Seel-street, and it appears that for some time previous
to his death he had been very low spirited. On
Thursday last a gentleman called to see him, and one
of the witnesses heard the deceased say to the visitor,
as the latter was leaving, "I will settle the account
to-morrow." Shortly after this one of the servants bad
occasion to go to Mr. Woolfc's room, and she then saw
him lying dead. A bottle containing bitter oil of
almonds was found near the bed, and the surgeon states
that this liquid was the cause of death. The jury
returned a verdict to the effect that the deoeaseq.
committed' suicide' senile labOnring `tender terilp4rary
insanity.
THE. VISIT OP THE PRINCE Op ORANOE TO LIVER-
POOL.—As stated in our yesterday's impression his
Royal Highness the Prince of Orange dined with Mr.
Sandbach, at his residence in Aightirth, on Thursday
night, after which the Prince returned to the Aaelphi
Hotel. Yesterday morning, his Worship the Mayor I
placed his carriage at the disposal of the Prince, and the
distinguished visitors availed themselves of the oppor-
tunity to visit the most remarkable places of interest in
our t01:11- The greater portion of ;lie 499!:l l'i* vi:tited
hi' the incrnhig, and lieq. highntess tWtli iit*eed6tl•to; St!
depre-litill, ' At t*o: ia!•3l(ibk the carnage drew up at
the Town-hall, Mil. OW Paiiiihriclied .Nl.'iti the Mayor.
'DP Wince had intended to leave Liverpool by the
quarter to three train for Manchester, but, being ten
late for this, a special carriage was attached to the half-
past three London train by which the Prince and his
escort departed. About the hour fixed for departure a
great number of persons assembled outside the station,
.but, in consequence of the delay we have just mentioned,
the crowd had nearly altogether dispersed by the time
the Mayor's carriage reached the station.
li-Nou 44u efiluittu.-4.•ifont;"of ' very tleautifgl
wArhailehili-"ait tasteful d(sfg.ll,-tfic gift Of fry: H. 4.
Thompson, of Thingwall, has been recently placed its
Knotty Ash Church, The carving is particularly
worthy of attention. In the upper portion or capital of
the font, which is octagonal in plan, a pierced quatrefoil
forms each of the sides ; and within the eight quatre-
foils so placed are eight different combinations of natural
leafage, introducing the vine, the ivy, the.thorn, &c. A
running► enrichment of ivy encircles the pedestal, and
Riorcl pittole, torminatinf in a richly moulded base,
eo&P) te tlib'foirt." IC Is ' Tillie style 4. the fourteeuth
CentiirY, of Padn'storie, and: has heeii ke6utO 13.3:' li,f6ssils:
Cox ' and' Son,'' of.'l..ambeth, London,'' whose` carving
works are so well known.' Round the capital of the font
ire the' words from 'hfattheiv iii, ' II.—" F indeed
.. ..
llVRti'se yoft' WO rater unto rePentTple, Ift). Ql4,ffll bap-
ti
o y9OlllO the lkili Cili6t kid with' fife." Routrid
tke base, imficatiye of the donqr's inetiye, ":1-?? mc,w-
',icon antspriconlke oi.ll
Lom, liflAS.---The following proceedings with
regard to local bills before Parliament have taken place ;
—The London and North-Western Railway and St.
Helen's Canal and Railway Bill. The committee on
this bill sat yesterday.—Petitions praying to be heard
by counsel were presented against the Birkenhead Rail-
way Bill-1, from the Birkenhead Railway Company;
5, from the Severn Valley Railway Ceti aly:.
Againit'l;o.Thitt*' qud' st•,., gelpMfoail" 1V .0y
1.
tlie • 'gun: Alieltnn ' gkOrto '( for' 1014 V 40
eo•trusteet under the' will of the late Dille of Bridge,
water) and others, against the London and North.
western, Great Northern, and Manchester, Sheffield,
and Lincolnshire Railway Companies-Ist, from owners,
&c., of coal mines and freighters ; 2nd, from the Grand
Junction Canal.Corapany i 3rdt from the Nortli-elPteill
tiON PirfP4l.7„Ag9r/fl§lol VirtilfflshTiffiq (si"'ll'
, estorn, 1.11 refit ..
o,,alepi, mg 1,04 40.1 •-,, ~.ecis ,and
Lincolnshire, 'and Midland liallifat'OuritPara —lst,
frOM owners, &e,l, of coal mines arid 'ffeighterS; 2nd, from
the Grand Junction Canal
.q,;mpaily ; Ird, ' from
the North-eastern Railway Company; 4th, from the
North Staffordshire B.ailway Company.—Again4 SIIP
London and-North-iveSterh Rail)lcay (p, A)i. fiwn the
AlanaleYr• .Btferaelit,''and Lincolnshire Railway Com-
pany.-'
. London and North-Western Railway
a!-?.a. St. 1 Acres' Canal and Railway Companies Bill,
from Richard Evans and Co., and others. This petition
does not pray to be heard 1; counsel,--Against the
Money Pneks and If arbour oard
14 Wit----,1, ton the
irkeipeld 1
-rnllldvdtilerit Urifinissioher :i
s i ~
ftQM the
TrnStees of the tate Rahi rd Siiith ;• t, from the Corpo-
ration of Liverpool.--Against the Upper Mersey Dues
Purchase and Conservancy Bill, from the St. Helen's
Canal and Railway Company.
ARRIVAL OF A NEW CLIPPER-sun' —The spirit and
enterprise of Messrs. James Baines and Co., the pm,
prietors of the celebrated line of "Black Ball'' Aiisira-
lian clippers, has done Much to` raise LiveiliOol in the
estimation of the public as • an'' emigration port ; and
althdligh •thh MeSsrs.' liaines:s immense fleet •is large
enough to 'constitute a navy for souse contilieptal Etatcsi,
the demands Of tii.i)gillie Ino so treqtly inetpW ,hiltit has been timid neces*y to provide fartlier aecorno,
dation for the public wants, and we are delighted to
find that Messrs. James Baines and Ca.. have just par,
chased a splendid new clipper, belonging to London, to
form one of their celebrated line. The Hope, for this
is the name of the new corner, is in all respects a splendid
ship. She has only made one voyage, having been employed
by her Majesty's Government to carry troops. The Hope
is 1,104 tons register,-and her burthen 3,500 tons.
Built under special survey, of the very hest 4a+Ctla
y .
arid workihahshipil ale is 9 unornmouly' stroll it,,
and 144 proved , etielf on of .the 'fakesf that 'ever
Grossed thieeCan.• Ffer sPeed Is not surprising Whedit
is thkeif into'considerhtion that her build is a matchless
model of 'what a-clipper ship ought to be; and that herim-
mense spars enable her to Carry a prodigious Wig of
canvass. The magnitude of her (leek, tht) '}usual
height Irtvfeen decks, ;rye 900orninedation for as-
tigers, 04 tile 'fict 1114 09- Utitilatien'' has Beenarranged by the cieyepithent military authorities, all
oiribine to prO,ve the peculiar fitness of this unri-
valled new ship to . form ono of the fleet of
the renowned '4 Black Ball" and " Eagle " Line
of Australian ships, Taking a glance aft we find a
spacious poop ; the saloon is extensive, and whilst mag-
nificently decorated, the simple taste of the artist has
imparted a degree of chasteness that is at once pleasing
and appropriate. The furniture is recherche in descrip-
tion, the sleeping berths elegantly upholstered, and
provided with the very best description of lAckilq, and
the cuisine
.is provided hotintiftilly with every' necessary
and nurnerotd luxtilles. The Sedond diELA 'atedtitinOda-
flan. .ii ileriiV eqiihl to the generki 'ruin of firA class
Cabins, and will be foUnd in every respect Cheerful,
healthy, 'Mid tOmfortabld. In the steerage the passen-
gers ,
will find accommodation such as they eau; ctt obtfain
in shipt; which are not hit* 4pr.essly for the passenger
Oak TbO 119 ON e for MelbOnria6 on' the' sth'of
l'ilaro next.

SIGNIFICANT FRONS PARIS.—We copy the following
significant items from the Paris correspoliden,ce of the.
Standard :—The Patric quotes nu article fxo,m; the
Morning Pgst on the divsiln, on IV.. amend:
414 T.eroarlis iipon Our °pin:ionon the:cha-
racter of this vote thoreughly c.omeidei \\*ll that'of the
1154t."..' 'lt vtiuld" be surpvisiog if
tht the E.Mperor, qs so,01:1 the flews of the
division reachedseflt hie congratulations to Lord
1)a.linelltoll Iv telegraph. His Majesty is thoroughly
aware of the importance to himself of the continuance
in office of ce cher Palmerston.