The Northern Daily Times.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1856-10-17 00:00:00

THE RETURN OF HER MAJESTY

EDINBURGH. Wednesday Evening.—The Queen left
Balmoral this morning at eight o'clock, for Edinburgh,
posting by Ballater and Aboyne to Banchory. Her
Majesty was received here by Mr. Patrick Davidson,
vice-chairman of the Deeside railway, Mr. White, and
Mr. Ferguson, at 12.10. The train reached Ferry-hill,
Aberdeen, at 12.35, where her Majesty was received by
. Sir Thomas Blakey, Provost of Aberdeen, and Mr.
Thompson, Major Christie, Mr. Birnie, and Mr. Reith, of
the Scottish North Eastern railway direction. The
train arrived at Stonehaven at 1.10, where her Majesty
had luncheon, and left at 1.30. The station was
elegantly decorated. The train arrived et. Forfar at 2.53,
where Lord Panmure took leave of her Majesty. Perth
was reached at 3 30, where the Earl of Mansfield and
Lord Strathallan, with the provost and magistrates
and a large company were present. Colonel Johnstone,
Mr. Bruce, of Kennett, and Provost Sawyers, of the
Scottish Central Direction, and Mr. Peter Blackburn,
M.P., and Mr. Jamieson, of the Edinburgh and Glasgow
and Scottish Central Railways, accompanied the train
to Edinburgh, arriving at Sterling at 5.2, under a
royal salute from the castle guns, Here, as at all the
other stations, there were military guards of honour.
The royal train arrived in Edinburgh at 6 15, having
kept time to a minute, under the able management of Mr.
Seymour Clarke. The weather was stormy in the morn-
ing, but got fair towards afternoon; the distance postad
was thirty-eight miles, and ,by rail 1882 miles. At St.
Margaret's station her Majesty was received by Viscount
Melville and officers' staff, Mr. Sheriff Gordon, and seve-
ral directors of the North British Railway. The royal
party drove in carriages through the park to Holyrood,
where the Lord Provost and other gentlemen were in
waiting. The carriages were closed, but, notwithstanding
the darkness, there was a considerable assemblage in the
park. The way was lined by the sth Dragoon Guards,
the 34th Regiment, and two companies of Royal Artillery.
The Marquis of Dalhousie, by special invitation, waited
on her Majesty in Holyrood, and had half an hour's
audience. The dinner party was limited to the royal
suite. Her Majesty leaves Edinburgh early to-morrow

morning.

THURSDAY MORNING.—The Queen left Edinburgh this
morning at a quarter to eight o'clock, arriving at Dunbar
at 5.25, and Berwick at 9.15. The royal party crossed
the Tweed in the enjoyment of fair weather. The royal
train left Newcastle at 11.6 this morning, being seven
minutes behind the appointed time. The royal train
left York at 1.39, being four minutes behind the appointed
time.

SATURDAY EVENING CONCERTS,
ST. GEORGE'S HALL.

Mr. Reynolds is faithfully fulfilling his promise to make
the Saturday Evening Concerts, at St. George's Hall, attrac-
tive and popular, in every sense of the word. We observe
that, on next Saturday, an entirely new and excellent
change of performance has been arranged. In addition to
this, Mr. Reynolds has gone to the expense of engaging a
band of instruments, forming a Tromboni Quartet. We
augur that next Saturday evening's performance will far
eclipse those of the two preceding weeks, and again place
the people of Liverpool under an increased debt of gratitude
for these attractive and truly popular Entertainments.

LIVERPOOL BANKRUPTCY COURT, YESTERDAY.—( Before
Mr. Commissioner Stevenson.)—ln re McLarty & Co.—
This day was fixed for the last examination. No balance
sheet was filed, and Mr. John Yates, jun., who, with Mr.
Banner and Mr. Thomson, appeared for the bankrupts,
applied for an adjourJment of two months to give time for
its preparation. The court granted the application. Mr.
Fletcher appeared for the assignees.
CORONER'S INQUESTS.—Yesterday the Coroner held the
following inquests : —On the body of William Beggs, aged
four years, who resided with his parents, at 48, Ileadly
street. The deceased was left in a room, and his clothes
having caught fire, he was so injured that death followed.
Verdict, accidental death.—On the body of Jonathan Wm.
M'Carthy, two years old,who was run over by a shandry in
Portland place, and death followed. Verdict, accidental
death.—On the body of an old lady named Forsyth, who
resided in Islington row, who died in consequence of having
fallen down stairs. Verdict, accidental death.
LIVERPOOL, NEWFOUNDLAND, AND HALIFAX STEAM
NAVIGATION COMPANY.—We notice among the arrivals of
yesterday, 16th, the screw steamer Khersonese, from Halifax
and Portland, with, we learn, an overflowing cargo. This
is the first ship, and the first voyage of the company's line
direct between Liverpool and the above ports;--it gives
good promise for the future, that the pioneer ship should
have a full compliment of passengers and cargo, both out
home. The passengers speak with much satisfaction both
of the ship and the fare provided, as well as the kind atten-
tion bestowed upon them by the worthy commander, Capt.
Powell.

LAUNCH OF AN IRON SHIP.-0a Wednesday, there was
launched from the yard of Mr. J. Jones, Sefton street, a
splendid iron ship, built for Messrs. Prouse, and intended
for the India trade. She is called the "Lelia Rookh."
She is 180 feet long, 34 beam, and about 22 feet deep.
Sbe measures, by old standard, 947 tons, and is a beautiful
model. The launch, which was most successful, was wit-
nessed by a large and respectable company of ladies and
gentlemen, who were afterwards entertained at an elegant
champagne repast, which was catered by Mr, Ross, of the
Eldon dining-rooms, South John street, and was of the
most recherche description, and elicited the approval of the
conspany. The usual loyal toasts were proposed, and then
" Prosperity to the fine ship" was warmly given, and after
spending a couple of pleasant hours, the company separated
highly gratified.
M. MACNAUGHT AND THE YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN
ASSOCIATION.—Information has reached us, announcing
that the Rev. Mr. Macnaught has resigned the office of
Vice-Patron of this Society, having found that his nominal
connection with the body was begining to excite feelings of
dissatisfaction among a few of the well-meaning, but narrow
minded members of the society, including whom is one of
the officials. It is but right to add, that the many who
disapproved of any agitation on the subject—had Mr. Mac-
naught taken so decided a course—would have approved
any movement that might have been taken by the puppets
of some of the Clergy of the town. The course adopted by
Mr. Macnaught is at once dignified and Christian, and con-
trasts strongly with that of his opponents, who are nething
lothe to travel out of their way to annoy the Rev. Gentle-
man, simply because he differs from them on certain points
with an ability and zeal they cannot pretend to.
HOPE HALL LECTURES.—The first series of lectures
in connection with this hall, and which are intended to
extend far into the next spring, was delivered at half-past
seven o'clock last night, by the Rev. Patrick Fairbairn,
D.D., Primarius Professor of Divinity, New College,
Glasgow. The chair was occupied by Mr. William Jones,
and the attendance was numerous. After prayer had
been offered up by the Rev. Mr. Falloon, the rev
lecturer proceeded with his discourse, the subject of
which was, " The Jewish Theocracy." It would be im-
possible to condense the lecture within the limits of a
newspaper notice, and, at the same time, preserve its
spirit. Such discourses generally must be either heard or
read as a whole, to be able to form an estimate of their
peculiar character and merits, and this was particularly
the case with the lecture now under notice. It was fer-
vent, eloquent, and argumentative, and carried irresist-
ably the minds of the audience to the conclusion, to which
the lecturer wished to lead them, namely, the superiority
of a system of theocracy, which he considered under three
heads—" its true idea ; its actual working ; and its
ulteridr developement and final issue"—over all other
systems of government. Its true idea, he observed, was
only lost when a general corruption of morals ensued in
the world; to its actual working, he traced the pristine
greatness and glory of the Jewish people; and in its
ulterior development and final issues, every tribe, every
nation, and every country would, in time, recognise its
excellence and truth, and submit to its rule. At the con-
clusion of the discourse, the rev. lecturer was rewarded
with an enthusiastic burst of applause.

The strike of the Whitby shipwrights has resulted in the
Union men being obliged to yield, and to withdraw some
offensive resolutions which they had passed as to the condi-
tions on which they would work.
John M'Manns, who was sentenced at the Aast circuit
court to be executed in Glasgow on the 23rd instant, for the
murder of a labourer named M'Lavey, at Castlehill Iron
Works, on the 12th of August last, has been respited.
M'Manus will lie in prison till the Home Secretary decides
how he shall be dealt with.

ROYAL VISIT TO CANADA..—T,here is a report preva-
lent in Canaa that her Majesty s physician, Sir Henry
Holland, has d
como over for the purpose of ascertaining
whether Queen Victoria might with safety trust her royal
person to the Canadian climate. The universal response
in Canada is, " that
i the climate can compare advan-
tageously with any n Europe, n, t even excepting Italy
itself. Her Majesty need not have any apprehensions of
this kind, if she pleases to visit this—the greatest of her
colonies. Let her come, and she will meet with a most
enthusiastic reception.—Canadian News.