The Northern Daily Times.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1856-12-15 00:00:00

CORONER'S INQUESTS.--On S4i urdav, the Coroner held

the following inquest on the-body of James nosseter, who
was warehousekeeper to Messrs. Howard, Horsley & Co.
So long ago as July, the deceased got a hurt at the ware-
house, and since complained of a ppin in his head, and it
seemed that he died on Thursday from congestion of the
brain. Verdict accordingly. On the body of Samuel Cleft,
who was drowned in the canal by accident. Verdict,
accidentally drowned. On the body of Aleide Boyer, of
Springfield Street, who died sud.lenly, Verdict, died of
natural causes.

FIRE IN THE KING'S DOCK —On Saturday night a fire
broke out on board the ship Olinda, of Sanderland, in the
King's dock, and for some time threatened considerable
damage, not only to the vessel but to the adjoining ships.
Fire, or light of any sort, are not allowed on board vevels
in the docks, and in this instance the fire must have origi-
nated in the introduction of matches, contrary to the rules.
When the alarm was given, every exertion was made to
extinguish the fire, and with success, for it was confined to
the galley of the ship, which was destroyed, but fortunately
no other damage was done.
GAME PlES.—There are few who have not heard of the
celebrated game pies made by Mr. Wilkie, of Harrington
street, who now stands alone in the producsion of these
indispensable adjuncts to every table where tests prevails.
On Friday evening a number of gentlemen assembled at Mr.
Wilkie's tavern to discuss the merits of one of these delicious'
combinations, and the art of a Soyer was surpassed in the
excellence of the " game pie" produced by the worthy host.
All were in admiration of the quality of the viand—it could
not be otherwise, for it WPS delicious. The secret of pro-
ducinr these pies, it appears, is confined to Mr. 'Wilkie.
and it is no wonder the great demand that prevails for them,
fur, considering the excellence of the article, the price is
little more than nominal. A Christmas table can hardly
be complete without one.
A FRIEND IN NEED !—On Saturday night, a gentleman,
who, for the present, shall be " nameless,' got "over the
line"—(plain English) he got drunk. He had about £l6O
in his pocket at the time, and went staggering through
the streets to the tune of that fine old English ditty, "We
won't go home till morning," et cetera. A friend happen-
ing to pass the locality of the 'Change where there are
plenty of hotels, out of one of which the independent party
had issued, was attracted by the voice, and soon recognised
his friend. His first object was to try to get him home, but
Wi' tippenny, we fear no evil,
Wi' usquebagh, we face the deevil !"
So it was in this case. Suspecting that the put valliant bad
a trifle of cash about his person, the friend very properly
relieved him of the sum above stated, and deposited it with
the proper authorities —the police—telling the reason why
he did so. Yesterday morning, the owner called at a certain
central station to describe his loss, when, to his great joy,
he found his cash "snug and comfortable" waiting his
enquiry. Lucky man—a friend in need—all right!

AFFAIRS IN CUBA.—We have Havana dates to the 17th
ult. It was reported that General Pezuela would be re-
appointed governor of the island by the dominant party in
Madrid, and the old Spaniards were much alarmed in con-
sequence. 300 soldiers had arrived from Spain. It is
proposed to alter the apprenticeship system by introducing
labourers on the same tooting as the Chinese, the planters
agreeing to send them, at the end of a certain number of
years, to the island of Fernando Po, the labourers paying
one dollar a month during the period of service, as a fund
for the expense 3. The captain of the Mexican steamer
Democrata had published a card in his defence, The vessel
was still guarded by Spanish war baats. Projects for the
invasion of Mexico were hushed up, and the matter was not
spoken of publicly.

DESPERATE CASES OP ARSON.--DIABOLICAL ATTEMPT
TO DESTROY THE HOUSEHOLD or A CLEHOYMAN.—The
Secretary of State for the Rome Department has offered a
reward of £3O, and the Unity Fire Assurance Assooiation
another reward of 420 for the arehension of the following
incendiaries :---In the first caseppit appears that the rectory
house of the W. Patin situate at Safford, Essex, had
been burglariously entered, and a wilful attempt made to set
fire to the same. Iu addition to the above rewards, Sir
,
George Grey will advise the grant of her Majesty-'s gracious
pardon to any accomplice not being the person who actually
attempted to set fire to the house, who shall give such
evidence as shallalsoa nd
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Queen's pardon to any accomplice, not being the actual.
perpetrator of the crime, who shall give such evidence as
shall lead to the conviction of the parties who maliciously
to the ricks in the ,tackyard belonging to Robert
Eq., , liallstead hall, in the parish of Shax—
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ffwhereby' seven immense stacks of corn, valued at
several hundred pounds, independent of stacks of hay,
straw, and other produce, were totally consumed. The
sufferer has offered a reward of £5O, and the dire-tors of
the County Fire Office have offered a further reward of X5O
to any one who give the necessary information that shall
lead to the capture and conviction of the incendiary or in •
cendiaries.