The Northern Daily Times.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1853-12-22 00:00:00

ROYAL AMPHITHEA T ILE.

PABLO FA NQU E'S COMPANY!—GRAND MORNING
PERFORMANCE Tata Der (Thursday), December the 22nd.
Doors open at One, Commence at Two. ELLA and LEON will
appear. Enthusiastic reception and rapturous applause greets each
appearance of "STORE'S AMERICAN WONDERS ! " ELLA
and LEON, who will appear for Three Nights more, v'z:—Titts
EVZNING (Thursday), Friday, and Saturday, December the 22nd,
23rd, and 24th. In the Evening the Doors open at a quarter to
Seven, and Performances commence at half-past Seven. Prices of
Admission : Dress Circle. Ss. ; Side Boxes, 2s, ; Pit, Is. 64. ;
Stalls, is. 6d. ; Gallery, 6d. Second Price—Dress Circle, 25.; Skis
Boxes, Is. 6; Pit, Is.; no second price to Gallery or Stalls. Second
Price, to Boxes and Pit, at nine o'clock..

ROYAL ADELPHI THEATRE,
Christian Street, Islington.

In Preparation,' for Monday Evenin December 26th, the
New Serio-Comic PANTOMIME, which will be produced
duping the Christmas Holidays, with Gorgeous New Scenery by
Messrs. Mathews and Rainsden, Machinery by Mr. Atkins, and
Appointments by air. Gibbs, entitled THE VALE OF GEMS; or,
HARLEQUIN AND SINIIAD THE SAILOR, AND TIIR FAIRY
or CORAL G ROT. Shiba& the sailor, Miss Caere, from the Theatre
ROyal, Haymarket. Harlequin, Mr. C. Brown. Pantaloon, Mr.
Jackson. Columbine, Miss' E. Gibbs. Clown, Herr Teesale. Sprite,
Signor SylVani.—Centre BoXes, 25.; Side Boxes, Is.; Pit tid.; Gal-
lery,

ROYAL PARK THEATRE.
Parliament-Street, near St. James's Market.

Extraordinary Christmas Attraction.—On MONDAY NEXT, the
26th instant, will be produced a New Magniloquently Grand,
Comical, Local, Operatical, Cabalistical, and Anachrordsmatical
' CHRISTMAS PANTOMIME, entitled, 01131SHEADTaa
GREAT; or, HARLEQUIN & JENNY JONES, AND THE
PLOWER i? SNOWDON. Written expressly for this theatre
by the author of " Ye Siege of Leverpole." &c., with new and beauti-
ful scenery, by Ur, John Wright. from her Majesty's Theatre, Mr.
Liver, and assistants; properties by Mr. Eames; Mu,ic, composed
by Mr. Hope; Machinery, by Mr. Jackson; dresses by Mr.
West and assistants • and the whole produced under the immediate
superintendence of the Lessee, Mr. It. Edgar. .Snowdrop, the Fair
Flower of Snowdon, with a few•" airs " which the author has thrust-
upon her, Miss Marriott; Lushiane, a doubtful specimen of a Fairy,
afterwards Clown, Mr. J. Appleby ; DayYdd Jones, an ancient Briton,'
Mr. Wilmore, afterwards Pantaloon. Mr. P. Anderson, from the
Theatre Royal, Drury-lane ; Edward Morgan, with a " terrific com-
bat," Mr. 3. Lennox, afterwards Harlequin, Signor Guarrino, from
her Majesty's Theatre; Jenny Jones, the Flower of North Wales,
Mrs. J. Appleby, afterwards Columbine, Mad'lle Rose, from the
Theatre Royal, Edinburgh; Sprite, Signor Vilderini, the wonderful
contortionist from the Theatre Royal, Drury-lane. The remainder
of the characters by the entire Dramatic and Pantomimic artistes
attached to the establishment, forming the most complete and
powerful cast ever submitted to .a Liverpool public. The li
Pantomime will be preceded by a grave Episode, in which the
shades of Joe Miller and the Author will have very lively representa-
tives. Doors open at half past six, to commence at seven o'clock pre-
cisely.. Prices of admission.—Dress Boxes. Ss.; Front Boxes, as.
Pit, Is.; Gallery, 6d. Half-price to the Boxes at Nine o'clock.
Books of the Pantomime may be obtained at the Theatre.

Gloms Peas I GAME PIES ! --The Celebrate.; Yorkshire Game
Pies I—The greatest treat of the season for Christmas Parties.
Suitable fcr Ladies, as well as Ep!evireS. and everybody else. Made
only by %V. LAWTON, of the BEE HOTEL, Queen-square-14.h°
contracts for Public Ball Suppers, and other large Entertainments—
where will be found Good Beds, Good Via,.ds, Good %Vines, &c.

HIGH WATER IN THE MERSEY.
Tuts DAY—Morning, 3h. 11m ...Afternoon, 3h. 34m.

THUESDA Y, DECEMBER 22, 1853

WHILE the subject of the Alinisterial arrange-
ments is yet fresh, and public opinion remains in
that state wherein impressibility to facts can
mould the fUture decision, we are anxious to offer
a few words upon one or two matters which we
know to be necessary to the formation of sound
results, regarding the present Ministerial changes.
And the first is the .Resignation of Lord PAL-
/iIERSTON. ,

Now, we have already, upon the best deditc-
tions which we could form, from the facts commu-
nicated through what are termed the " ordinary

channels of intelligence," expressed our sentiments
upon the-noble Lord's retirement. And, however,
we may have felt upon-the subject to. which. his
friends assured us it has been owing, we .have not
concealed our sentiments of the antecedents of the
late Home Secretary. We have now, however, such

information touching this event as forbids us to
harbor an-opinion in the face of a fact.

'lVe are in a position to state, and that upon au-
thority, that:Lord,P,ALMASTON did separate from
his colleagues, not upon the question of Eastetn

polities, but upon the question of Reform: And,
moreover, that the idea of separation does not ap-

pear toThave always influenced him in discussing

even -Reform with his Colleagues. And, in fact; We
can state most confidently,-that the noble Lord.
acted in this instance, under the influence which
saved him from ati adverse -rote: of the Commons of
England, in the case of Don Pacifica ! What .that.
influence i 3, how near him it is, we need not further

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indicate. Indeed, the conventionalities of society
forbid it. •

While we are upon this subject of politics, and
the cohesion or antagonism of various members of
the adininistration, we may notice the _report circu-
lated.in London with great industry—for we find it
in the conservative and liberal journals simultane-
ously—that the CHANCELLOR of the EXCHEQUER was
about to-secede from the administration, and that he,
like LORD PALMERSTON, was opposed to the scheme of
reform contemplated by,the Cabinet—and, indeed,
it is broadly intimated, that the Right Hon.. Gen-
tleman is' opposed to all further representative
We have ,the highest assurance for saying
that this statement is totally and entirely fabulous

reform;

The CHANCELLOR of the EXCHEQUER is not opposed
to Reform in the Representation. He has not►

therefore, intimated any intention of separating
from his colleagues upon that question. We may

add that he has no intention of abandoning the
Aberdeen administration, of which he is a principal
light and ornament; and towards which he bas in

an eminent degree secured the good opinion of the

best men in the Empire.

Whatever differences of opinion may exist in the
Cabinet, as at present constituted, we can say with
the utmost confidence that they have no reference

whatever to the proposed measure of Reform.
And this is the second matter upon which we
are desirous that facts should supersede fiction.

THE late alarming mortality which has taken
place on board emigrant ships from this port,
naturally enough has given rise to a variety of
conjectures as to the cause. Ship-owners and ship-
brokers, captains and prevision-suppliers,, have
each and all come in for an undue and unmerited
share of condemnation, as if to their negligence
and indifference were to be attributed wholly and
solely the cause of the calamity. Generally in
such cases the censure falls most where it is least
deserved, whilst the origin of the evil remains un-
traced and misunderstood.

In our impression. of yesterday we published a
well-written article on this very subject from the
New York Courier and Enquirer ; and we must say
that .the._ views propounded and the :explication
given by our contemporary fully agree with those we
ourselves entertain, and seem to us far more rational,
logical, and .conclusive than the arguments adduced
by others in support of their groundless theories.
Much as the excessive mortality on board emi-
grant ships is to be regretted, we should, neverthe-
less, exercise great caution and consideration be-
fore•We lay the blame at anybody's door. Nothing
could be more unreasonable than to suppose that
the owners and agents of those vessels would be so
regardless of their own interests and' character as
by any conduct of their's to render themselves
obnoxious in public estimation, and amenable
to the laws of their country. We speak not
At all of the humane feelings and sympathies
,by which most men are actuated, and which
alone would be . sufficient to prevent the pos-
sibility of such •an occurrence. We take quite
different grounds. Arguing from self-interest
alone, 'we say it is absurd to think that those
whose direct advantage it is to afford. emigrants
every comfort possible to procure, would for a little
paltry saving, or from sheer negligence, suffer their
vessels to put to sea ill-provisioned, or ill-adapted
for the direct purposes for which they are
tended. Ship owners •and agents know very well
that if their vessels obtain a bad name, it would be
inimical to their interests, and become seriously
detrimental in A pecuniary point of view. They
know that there are government inspectors to exa-
minetheir ships and to report accordingly. If all
the necessary appliances are provided, and all
suitable arrangements made, well and good. If not,
they must abide the consequences. They know,
likewise, that any passenger, has it in his or her
power, if there be any just ground for complaint,
to go before a magistrate, upon the arrival of the
vessel taller destination, and seek reparation, for
the wrong.i Under all these circumstances we take
it, that it is not possible for the owners and agents
of ethigrant vessels to be so wilfully blind to their
own profits and characters, as by any means to
countenance or connive at imposition of any kind.
Their direct interest is to promote the health, com-
fort, and convenience of the emigrants : and we
have every reason to believe that in nearly every
instance they perform their duty honourably, effi-
ciently,- and well.

The captains and officers of emigrant ships have
exactly the same inc'ntives to promote the welfare of
the passengers. Their interests likewise are atstake•
Indeed, perhaps they are not only less . tenacious
but more fastidious on this matter thin either the
owners or brokers. Clippers invariably take no
little pride to themselves when their ships and pas-
sengers all reach port in excellent " trim." Such
circumstances add to the weight of their character,
a.

nd raises them higher in the owners' estimation
and the public confidence. 'Tis not likely that com-
manders of emigrant vessels would adopt a policy
fatal to their best interests, and even hazardous to
f

eir own safety: •If• thro ugh their culpability
contagious disease • should' break out on board
ship, their own and their officers' lives are just
in as much jeopardy as that of the meanest

emigrant.

The true cause of this fearful mortality must be
traced to other and far different Sources ; in fact
to the emigrants themselves !. This ,is the cause
assigned for the calamity by our New York con-
temporary, and we fully and conscientiously agree
with him. A very large emigration takes place
from this port to America. The emigrants are
mostly Irish and German people •of the lowest
class. Their habits are filthy in the extreme ; and
quite enough to engender disease anywhere much
more, within the narrow limits of the " between
decks" ola ship. ImMediately upon getting down
the channel they betake themselves to their berths,
and continue thas.stove up, stewing and fretting

oughouti the voyage.

Too indolent to exert

themselves they allow every kind of 'filth to ac-
cumulate until poisonous, vapour and:deadly mias-
ma are produced, which acting upon systems,
;already much enfeebled, effect the results we so
deeply deplore. - The " finest and best victualled
and ventilated ship, that ever sailed would not be
safe with emigrants so neglectful of personal clean-
liness and even decency. The emigrants should
be made to feel this. But unfortunately they
know nothing of sanitary laws, or the nature of
the penalty which must invariably ensue from
their violation. The captain of a ship, cannot do
much in preserving attention to cleanliness where
the emigrants amount in number to eight or nine'
hundred. Besides he has not that authority dele-
gated to him which he once had ; and he has quite.
enough to do in' attending to his nautical duties
and in
.directing his crew. We are not at all sur7
prised under such circumstances that the mortality
on board emigrant vessels should be so excessive..
To us the only wonder is that so few have fallen
victims to pestilential disease, considering the
active agencies so indefatigably at work.