The Northern Daily Times.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1856-05-27 00:00:00

THE SUNDAY BANDS QUESTION.

PRIMROSE lIST.L.—On Sunday afternoon a demonstra-
tion in favour of the re-establishment of Sunday bands
in the parks, took place at Primrose-hill. At four
o'clock 60,000 persons had assembled. Shortly after, a
band of twenty performers, engaged, it was said, by the
national Sunday league, made their appearance. A
circle was formed ; and a picket of the Guards, who
were stationed to protect the fireworks, very kindly lent
one of the artillery waggons for the use of the committee
and the shelter of the band. There was no interference
on the part of the police. A printed notice etas distri-
buted, announcing that, at five o'clock precisely, a
Union Jack would be raised on the top of the hill, When
all persons favourable to the following resolution would
raise their hands :—" That the people, now in public
meeting assembled, consider the music in parks, estab-
lished by Sir B. Hall, to be an innocent and healthful
recreation, regret its sudden discontinuance, and hope
it may be speedily renewed." The band then cam=
meneed, amidst the most profteind silence, playing at"(
an opening Martin Luther's Hymn. Several attempts
at applause was made, but they were checked by cries
of " Order, order." At five o'clock the flag was hoisted,
and nearly every hand was raised. The band continued
to play until six o'clock, terminating their performance(
with " God save the Queen." The people then dispersed
in the greatest order.
HYDE-PARK.—Several thousands of persons
bled in this park by four o'clock, at which hour a band
numbering twenty performers, uniformly dressed, made
their appearance. No notice was taken of them by the
few police on duty ; and, having selected a spot, com-
menced. At the end of each performance they were
cheered by the assembled crowd, who lustily sung the
words while the band played the airs of such pieces as
" Cheer, boys, cheer," " Rule, Britannia," &c.
KENSINGTON-GARDENS.—Many thousands assembled.
There Was no attempt to introduce a band. The
"roughs," finding nothing of an exciting character, and,
no doubt, annoyed at the great order which prevailed,
began to pull up the grass and pelt one another. Fliortly
after, these ruffians pulled up the grass for seven -- --l-
and threw the wet roots into ladies' faces and or
dresses, doing considerable damage. From gr:
mud they got to stones, which, with lumps of earth, &c
were hurled in thousands among the people. A_ scene of
considerable confusion continued, until a shower of rain
came down, which had the effect of patting a stop to the

bad assem-

tumult.
VICTORIA-PARK.—A private band made its appearance
amidst tremendous cheering, and performed a series of
sacred pieces, national airs, &c., which were aopl•mied.
by those present. The music continued until nearly six
o'clock, when the crowd quietly dispersed.

TRADE REPORT

-MONDAY

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LIVERPOOL.
CorroN.—The market to-day 'has been quiet 'but steady, the
dem ,nd h,s been only limited, but prices are wi,haut any cNange.
The saes—including 100 Pernambucos 6fid to Gid, 20 Bali sias Gid,
200 Eyptians 6fid to 9d, 1,004 Surats 4ed to sfid—are reported 6,000
bales, of which 1.000 are on snecalation and for export.
Suoart.—We have no change to notice in our market, which
remains quiet, the sales being c.m6ned to 100 boxes Havanna at 2Js
per cwt in bond.
BforAssas.—Nolh'ng has transpired.
lit/N.-100 puns. Demerara are reported at previous rates.
TEA.—The market shows some slight symptoms of improvement,
but sales are small.
Rica.—There continues a good enquiry, and very stiff prices are
realised ; the saes comprise 6.5 43 hags old Ar.-acan at Ss tr, 8s fid.
and 3,500 bags Bengal, at 8s to 8s 6,1 for old broken, 10s to 10s 3d for
middling, and 12s per cwt for good new.
11,krasitEn.—We have also to report 1,100 bags Bombay, at 48s to

p,r quarter.
LOGWOOD. —Some small lots Jamaica, at XS 7s 61, all faults.
FosTic.—.eli per ton St. Domingo.
NrcAnwona WOOD.—gII 5s per ton for damage 1.
CATTLe.—We hay. but a moderate supply of beef to-day, and
mostly of very good quality, which sold at very high prices, alt ough
but slightly in advance of those of last week. There was a consider.
able increase in the supply of sheep and lambs, which met with an
extremely brisk sale a, is to 2s per head advance on both. The
rates were, beef. 6d to sheep. 7d to 9d; and lambs, 10d to lid,