The Daily Times.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1860-12-22 00:00:00

£2B from the prisoner, but she did not know that rel,
vet was pledged for that. She said some rings and
chains pledged along with the velvet were not her
pfoperty. Some other evidence, not of a very material
description; was given, after which Mr. Campbell called
a pale and: Curious-looking lady named Miss Clemmie,
who' was eiarhied, hilt her direct evidence merely went
to show that she lids" pleserit When the prisoner admitted
that she had £3 15s. worth of etptli, that was charged in
an invoice to Mrs. Harris. Mr. eckhk—fiYo'ycya follow the
professfon of spirit-rapping ? Not at et- Mr. Cobb—
re* you the `t medium" ? Not at all. Are you the
hook-keeper ? Not at all.- Mr. Rail es—Were you assist-
ing in the shop ?' 011, not at all !- What are you to Mrs.
Harris ? A friend. MI. Cobb said if hd had not objected
to the witness being sworn in the first instance, he could
have shown some curious revelations= of her own.mouth.
After some desultory conversation, his l'rcvship said he
would send the ease before a jury, and let them decide
it. N. emnpbell said he would prefer a charge of
embezzlement a‘gainst the prisoner, hut after some further
conversation itwan" ffgreed to take the depositions in
the present case, and let tin; yrisoner stand out on good
bail for seven days. Mr. Cobb'thtn, on behalf of Miss
M‘Bride, a young lady who was forniele2y in the employ-
ment of Mrs. Harris, and who was eianhed on the
fettncr day, and who was now in attendance to be
eiamineif ant the part of the prisoner, made a Very
serio4 charge gr.,fainst certain detective police-officers,
and' aliOagainst Mrs. Harris and other persons, for, as
she n'tat'ed; atteMpting totamper with her, and for taking
a mantle freni off her shoulders, which the police still
retain. As the case ryas' not gone into, and as it is to be
investigated hereafter, *6 &V not give publicity to Mr.
Cobb's charge, the more se) as th'e other side was not
heard, and Mr. Nehoe said A was only a mere
statement at present. However, we may say that Mr.
Raffles observed that if the statement made by Mr. Cobb
was established, it would be anything but what was right
oil the vain of the officers. The case will go before Major
Greig, and Until the result we say no more about it.

AafEnicl.--=The Biittsb mad North American R.M.S.
AustfaiaSian; Captain Hod,ley, will sail this
afternoon for No York direct. The steam-tender
Satellite will conk," phssengers on board from the St.
George's Pier, opposite' flit baths, at one o'clock,

ST. PAUL'S CHURCH SCHOGIy Si. PAUL'S-SQUARE.--
A meeting of the teachers and children' took place at
the schoolroom, Edmund-street, vestal:ivy evening, and
the Rev. George Read, the incumbent, prescrited several
prizes to the children—consisting of the Troll Bible,
workboxes, &c.—for good answering at the exami"aa-
tion. Several of the children's parents were present.

CAR DRIVERS' SOIREE.—The Liverpool Coach and
Car Drivers' Society held their annual tea meeting, in
Hope Hall, last evening. At the conclusion of tea,
John C'ropper's Esq., was called to the chair; and the
meeting was addressed by several clergymen and a cab-
man, upon the impropriety of employing the latter on
the Sabbath.
GRAND CONCERT AT ST. GEORGE'S-HALL—On Mon-
day nett the public of this town will have an oppor-
tunity of hear ng the celebrated Band of the London
Rifle Brigade, as they are announced to give two grand
concerts in St. George's-hall. The programme contains
selections from the new opera of "Robin Hood." and
also from "Don Giovanni," "The Rose of Castille,"
and other favourite compositions. The whole of the
band will, on this occasion, perform on silver instru-
ments, expressly manufactured for them by Mr. H.
Distill.

CORONER'S INQUESTS.—THE WRECK ON TAYLOR'S
BANK. Yesterday Mr. Curry, the coroner, held an
inquest on the body of Pierre Caillot, the master of the
schooner Grenville, of Bordeaux, that was lost on Taylor's
Bank on Wednesday morning. And at the same time
inquests were held on the body of James Williams, the
pilot who was on hourdc and the bodies of two sailors
whose names were unknown, all of whom were drowned
when the unfortunate vessel went on the bank. The
only evidence given was that of Sohn Muir, a boatman,
who lives in Leeds-street, who (with his comrades) was
out on the morning in question with his boat, and he
saw the schooner high and dry on the bank, and dis-
covered the four dead bodies. An account of this
unfortunate wreck appeared a day or two since in our
paper. 'The fury returned a verdict of found drowned,
as the only evidence they had brought them to that
conclusion.
DISTRIBUTION OF SCHOOL PRIZES.—The annual
distribution of prizes at Mr. Greatrex's classical, mathe-
matical, and commercial academy. in Itosconnnorz-street,
took place yesterday evening. The boys, who are in
two separate departments, upper and middle, to the
number of between forty and fifty, were in the first
instAnce entertained by Mr. Greatrex at a substantial
tea, after- which the prizes were presented to the
successful competitors by several gentlemen and ladies,
the parents and relatives of the boys, whom he had
invited to be present on the occasion. Much satisfaction
was expressed by one or two gentlemen who addressed
the assemblage, with the success of this excellent educa-
tional establishment ; and, after a joyous evening and an
abundance of music, games, and dancing, the boys went
home thefonghly gratified and delighted.

DISTRIBLITIOI OV PRIZES TO THE Ray. MR. PIZEY'S
PUPILS.—The following are, the successful competitors
for prizes during the past half year ::—General English :
3rd Form, Sidney; 2nd Form, M'Neile senior; Ist
Form, Turner (Reyner honourably mentioned). Spelling :
Armitage. Conduct : Gilmour. Application:: Ogden and
lifiWarns senior.—The following prizes were open to
general competition, and were awarded to those pupils
who had made the greatest progress during the post
half year :—Classical Podge. Mathematical : Dodge.
French : Douglas. Divinity W.Neile senior. Writing :
Wannop.
ST. STEPHEN THE MARTYR'S SCHOOLS, EDGE-HILL.

—These schools broke up yesterday for the Christmas
holidays, Two persons interested in the schools and
district', had placed at the disposal of the managers
prizes for the children, and there was a numerous
attendance of ladies, who visit the schools, to witness
the distribution. The Rev. Thomas Moore, M.A., in-
cumbent of the district, gave away the prizes, which
consisted of Nooks, toys, and useful clothing. Besides the
prizes, the boys, ghls-, and infants, were each presented
with cakes and mango?". They all looked very happy,
and sang their hymns and songs in a very creditable
manner. The number in attendance at the daily and
Sdn,dafy schools exceeds 200. There were suitable
presents tot each of the teachers.

THE LliDEtflli Rine CORPS SOIREE.—The Soiree
of the above corps (08. th L.R.V.) was held last evening,
in the room above the establishment of Messrs. Bradley
Brothers, in Bold-street. The room was.tastefully and
'elegantly decorated with flags, the insignia of the sea-
son, books and articles of virtu, specimens of precious
ores, and costly ornaments of various descrintirms. There
Was upwards of one hundred ladies and gentlemen pre-
sent/ amongst them gentlemen attached to ether com-
panies, arid a few in evening dresses. Altogether it was
a brilliant gathering, Mr. Morrish catered in his usual
capital style for the inward man, and servgd out, whilst
there were any to serve, the very best refreshments, in
solids and liquids. Dancing commenced at an early
hour in the evening, and was continued at intervals,
during which the guests engaged in other pleasant
pastimes, until the small hours of the morning.
THE COUNTESS OF DERDII*TREAT TO THE CHILDREN
OF THE KIRKDALE INDUSTRIAL RAGGED SCHOOLS.—
Yesterday afternoon, a good substantial tea was given
-to 400 ragged children, at the expense of. Lady Derby,
as a gracious acknowledgment of the patchwork made
arid presented to her by the girls of this schoOl. The
room was most tastefully decorated. At the end of' the
room stag'a banner, upon which was inscribed "Long
live the good Earl and Countess of Derby." The im-
mense delight and amazement of the poor children when
they caught sight of !Amps of plum-cake, &c., would
have warmed ,the coldest heart, and their eyes bright
with gratitude would have cheered the Saddest coun-
tenance. Long will these children remember this
'kind and unsolicited act, so like the noble-hearted
'.Countess. Contributions of left-off wearing apparel
would be most acceptable just now. The children need
a little clothing,
ALL SOULS' TEA PARTY.—This festive reunion was
celebrated last night, a substantial tea, at the Concert
Hall in Lord Nelson-street, under the able presidency
of the Rev. Dr. Hume. The hall was profusely de-
corated with flags, and banwrs, and many-coloured
streamers, and the most exquisite, ornamentation was
brought into requisition. Nothing was left undone to
render the occasion a gala one. A large assemblage of
persons was present. Amongst others in attendance on
the platform we observed the following—Lieut.-Colonel
William Brown; Captains James Currie, Donald Currie,
and M'Cabe; Lieutenants James Brown, Berry, and
Mercer.; Rev. Dr. Hume, Rev. Messrs. T, C. Cowan
and S. B. Sutton ; Messrs. Thomas Moore, Thomas
Robinson, It. It. Moore. W. J. Friel, &c.,
Mr. Garland, of Copperas-hill, had the furnishing nf the
viands of the repast entrusted to his care, of which ilcisk
he acquitted himself to the entire satisfaction of ever
person who partook of the excellent constituents of the
tea. The splendid band of the 70th Lancashire Volun-
teers was in attendance, and played a variety of national
and other airs in excellent style. The Rev. Dr. Hume,
who occupied the chair, addressed the audience in a good
speech; after which Lieutenant-Colonel Brown spoke,
and in the course of a few appropriate remarks pointed
out to them the necessity of their cherishing frugal and
industrious habits. The meeting separated after spend-
ing a most agreeable evening.
LIVERPOOL INSTITUTE, MOUNT-STREET.--The Christ-
mas rehearsal of the vocal music practised by the pupils
of this institution was held yesterday afternoon, in the
concert-hall of the Institute. As is usual upon such
occasions, there was a very large attendance of the
parents and friends of the pupils. The programme was
as follows :--
Roc ND ..." We Merry Minstrels." Purcell.
SONG ...... " It was my Father's custom." • Shrirol.
CHO ars..." The Boatie Rows." (Scotch.)
DUETT ..."What are the Wild Waves Saying?"
Glover.
SONG "Nancy Till." (Ethiopian.)
Cnoaus..." The Gleaner." . (irish4
sone "Ally Croker." Alexander Lee.
SONG "The Englishman." Block'ey.
Durrr ..." I know a Bank." lforn.
Cnonus..." The Blue Bells of Scotland."
SONG "Do they miss me at home ?" ......... Gratin is.
RouND " The Clock." .•La Henn irre."
Crionns..." Isle of Beauty." Whitmore.
SONG "The Merry Sherwood Rangers." ...A.. Lee.
Crimes " Friends, Good Night." ...............
geli.
"GOD SAVE TILE QUEEN."
Of the above we have nothing further to say than tbat
it was well carried out; one or two of the pupils, indeed,
sang excellently, and were rewarded with the hearty
plaudits of their friends. " Ally Croker," which was
sang by Master Armstrong,,, one-of- the junior pupils,
met with a well-deserVed encore, and many of the
choruses were equally well rendered. At the close of
the concert, the pupils were dismissed for their Christmas
vacation.

CONSUMI4ION, COUGH, ASTHMA. AND BRONCHITIS CURABLE
I believe that the preparation of Balsam of Horehound
and Aniseed (as prepared by Jir. ..11artint qf 22, Copperas-
hill, Liverpool,) will prove of more value, in ca,cs of bron-
chitis and incipient consninplion, than any other remedy
eitant. It relieves the most irritating cough in a fete minutes ;
and, although it contains no preparation of opium, it induces
sound and refreshing sleep, soothes the nervous system-, and
restores the healthy action of the lungs." Recommended above
all other medicines by Sir Alexander Tralles—see Thomson's
Ifateria Medica, page 175, vol. 2. The following is from Dr.
Brett, the eminent chemist I consider the balsam of hore-
hound and aniseed, as prepared in' Mr. Martin, an' elegant
and efficient cough remedy, and I fully agree with t-ir Alexan-
der Tralles and Dr. Anthony Todd Thomson, that, in conjunc
tion with cod liver oil, it is an admirable remedy for con-
sumption and delicate constitutions."—R. 11. Brett, Ph. Dr.,
M.R.C.S., late Lecturer on Chemistry and Medical Jurispru-
dence, Liverpool Royal Infirmary. The balsam of horehound
and aniseed is prepared only by T. Martin, chemist, 22, Cop-
peras-hill, Liverpool ; bat, owing to its great and increasing
sale, agents have been appointed in all principal towns anc:
cities. It can be procured wholesalc from Raines and Ce..
Edinburgh and York, .from Sutton and Co. London, West-
-26. 4s. 6d. each
macott, Manchester, and wholesale and retail from the manu-
facturer, as above. Price, Is. lid.,
The lozenges in box at Is. lid: or ire! jby Poet for Is. 6d.