The Northern Daily Times.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1856-10-15 00:00:00

religious bigotry or fanatical zeal must tarnish
your proceedings.
The proceedings of the Metropolitan and Pro-
vincial Law Association were interesting. On the
question of legal Education there was a short but
spirited discussion. The system of stuffing barris-
ters and solicitors with Latin and Greek, as a chief
qualification for a lawyer, was severely criticised
by Mr. Anderton, of London, and even our sensible
fellow-townsman, Mr. Ambrose Lace. We do
not question the value which a knowledge
of the dead languages confers upon those
who study them. They contain much true and
genuine philosophy, and the drudgery of acquir-
ing an acquaintance of them certainly sharpens
the intellect, and gives increased strength and
keenness to the imagination—nothing more. In
too many instances they tend to deprave the
morals. How often have youths had the springs
of virtue tainted by sitting at the amorous foun•
tains of Ovid ; and Horace, too, was not the
guardian of modesty, whilst many of our standard
Greek authors were lax both as to religion or
morality. If a knowledge of Ovid and Virgil, of
Sallust and of Homer, be requisite, there are
abundance of good translations where all can learn
the beauties and originalities of these far-famed
writers. We hold that to discourse upon the wording
of an Act of Parliament, convincing a jury in a case
of life and death, seeking a verdict in a civil action,
or pleading a case at Common Law, a know-
ledge of the mother tongue, an aptitude to con-
strue correctly the members of a sentence, and to
be able to take a fair view of text and context, is of
far more importance and genuine worth than the
strict rendering of any particular classic author.
The one is fitness for business—the other needless
scholastic ornament, which but too often degene-
rates to learned buffoonery, or unpardonable
pedantry. If a person can go before the In
corporated Law Society and give satisfactory
evidence that he is intimately acquainted with the
civil and criminal jurisprudence of the country,
has studied the rules of pleading, and the laws of
evidence, although he may not possess the ability
to speak in a dead and foreign language, why
debar him from exercising the office and the
functions of an advocate ? What is true of the Law
is, in some respects, also true of the Gospel, yet
none ignorant of Latin and Greek are permitted
to enter the Church as ministering priests at its
altar. It was not required of the illiterate fisher-
men, who were the first Apostles, to know a
variety of languages when they set out to preach
- of the world to come. It does not do
so now. Still, strange to say, the Church
bars its doors against the non-classical aspirant to
preach the Gospel. These remarks do not decry
the legitimate value and importance of classical
learning. They are merely intended to advocate
a principle that every man, whether he be
classically " educated or not, if possessed of the
necessary information which will enable him to
exercise the duties of any one of "the three learned
professions," he should be admitted " without let
or hindrance."
The Select Vestry held its usual fortnightly,
meeting yesterday, and our report of the proceed-
ings show that matters of some moment were under

MONETARY AND COMMERCIAL.
LIVERPOOL, TUESDAY EVENING.
The demand for Cotton continues steady,
although there is not so much activity in the
trade. The sales to day are estimated 6,000 to
7,000 bales, of which speculators and exporters
took 2,000, business closing rather tamely. The
imports are trifling.
The present tone of the Liverpool Share Market
is quiet. Most parties are engaged in the settle.
ment of the account. Little business has been
transacted. and prices have fluctuated to some
extent. The transactions include Caledonian at
264. Eastern Counties, Bu. East Lancashire, 19,

discussion. Mr. Farnall, the Poor Law Inspector,
was present, and delivered a somewhat lengthy and
important address on the condition of the Union.
The statistics in Mr. Farnall's address are well worthy
of attentive perusal. After this address that inter-
minable subject—the education of the Roman Ca-
tholic children in the Tndustrial Schools, came up for
discussion. The supporters of the Roman Catholic
persuasion were unable to attain the object they

had in view—the appointment of one boy- and two
girls from the Roman Catholic children as pupil

teachers

After the Select Vestry had terminated its pro-
ceedings, Mr. Farnall proceeded to the West Derby
workhouse, for the purpose of making enquiry into
the subjec tof a letter addressed by the Chairman to
the Poor Law Board with reference to the adminis
tration of relief, &c. A variety of evidence on oath

was taken, after which the matter was adjourned
until this day. As far as the testimony collected yes-
terday went, it did not by any means sustain the
charges brought by Mr. Shaw, but he still persists
in the idea, that he can fully substantiate his
charges, which have already appeared in the
NORTHERN TIMES.
The Lord-Lieutenant, Earl Carlisle, has been
lionising in the north of Ireland. Every-
where he showed his face, he met with an
enthusiastic and cordial reception. The painfu
speculations to which the late mysterious dis-
appearance of the Baron de Roebulk gave rise, are
at length set at rest, the body of the ill-fated
nobleman having been found on Saturday evening
in the river Liffey, under such circumstances as
leave no doubt that his death was caused by
accidental drowning. When the body was taken
out of the water, it was found to be in an advanced
state of decomposition—having lain at the bottom
of the river since the 30th of September.
There is little Continental news of moment to-
day. Letters from Vienna say that the rumours
which have been lately current, that the Western
Powers have given up the idea of sending their
squadrons to Naples, and that the affair would be
pacifically arranged, are utterly unfounded. The
last news from Naples states that the King
remains as obstinate as ever, and persists in

Great Western, 64. fancashire and Yorkshire,
94-1,1. London, Brighton, and South Coast, 1044.
London and North Western, 100, London
and South Western, 1021, A. Manchester, Sheffield,
and Lincoln, 311, 1, Midland, 75a, 1.
North British, 9. South Eastern, 20, ' t, 4,4„ .„
H.a. Dutch Rhenish, a prem. Great Western of
Canada (New), 1 preen.
Although considerable arrivals of Specie by the
steamer Asia, from New York, and the Champion
of the Seas, from Melbourne, are announced, they
have not exercised any material effect upon the
Money Market, or in the London Stock Exchange,
because it is believed that very large sums will yet
be required by France to support the declining
metallic resources of the National Bank at Paris.
Occasionally the private ad vices refer to certain
symptoms which are deemed encouraging, but no
positive relief from the recent pressure has yet
been experienced. 2\t the same time, however, it
is remarked that an easier feeling prevails among
moneyed men, and this slight revival of confidence
may go far to mitigate the crisis. The restrictive
measures adopted by the Bank of France, and the
course taken by the government, are exercising
some beneficial influence, but it is thought pro-
bable that a more stringent policy will yet be
necessary before affairs are restored to a satis-
factory position. With regard to our own Money
Market there is no change to report, the demand
for discounts being steady at full prices.
Perhaps, however, the payment of the divi-
dends on Public Securities, which commenced
to-day, and will be seen by the subjoined notice
posted at the Bank of England, may afford some
temporary relief Notice is hereby given, that
the payment of the October dividends to the public
will commence on Tuesday, the 14th October."
Although advances in anticipation of these divi-
dends may have been obtained to a large extent, a
portion of the proceeds will be sure to find their
way into the money market for re-investment. The
reaction on the Paris Bourse yesterday produced a
heavy market for public securities this morning,
but fair support is given to the quotations by
continued purchases on account of the public.
Consols for Money 914 are now 91k, and for the 6th
November, 917-', 92. The Three per Cents. Reduced,
90! 901; and the New Three per Cents., 911 911.
The London Railway Share Market rules very
inactive, and the fluctuations in prices have not
been important. Chester and Holyhead are 16k.
East Lancashire, 79 80. Great Northern, 91.
Great Western, 63-,7-, 64i. Lancashire and York-
shire, 941. Brighton, 1042. North Western, 1001.
South Western, 102 k. Manchester, Sheffield, and
Lincoln, 318. Midland, 75 75.1. North Stafford,
11 111; and South Eastern, 671 68.
The Grain Trade has not been so active latterly,
nevertheless a fair business is doing, and prices
generally are well sustained. To-day's market
fNwas.vohr
ee well
iagtn
laaJlt.
r4tieovnasdlasec dkisoarna dnt
idifeullllwp.2eresikocebesmrNivsbeirfl.
ae
flour,
uer paid.96, 6
1400 The
qr
r qrs
wheat, 1,140 sacks and 11.250 brls flour, 610 qrs
2,1808 interval coastwise
wheat,coa s2t:,6vilsoeand from Ireland,
sacks
itour,
beans, and 4,270 qrs Indian corn.
3 The9o suppliesqr s barley,include
and 6,700 loads oatmeal. The exports comprise
5,150 qrs wheat, 2,600 sacks and 3,830 brls flour,
360 qrs barley. 850 qrs beans, and 2,240 qrs Indian
Corn Since Friday, a moderate consumptive busi-
ness has occurred in wheat, at the extreme previous
prices. Flour has also been in fair request ; fine
qualities commanding in some cases slightly higher
rates. Indian corn has been sold to a tolerable
extent, at an advance of 6d per qr. There has
been a steady demand for Egyptian beans, and the
value has gradually improved.
The Manchester Trade Report of this day,
states that producers are asking higher rates, but
as yet are not able to obtain them, excepting for
some articles, such as warps, which are dearer,
and, consequently, against manufacturers. At
Rochdale, we learn that the dealings in flannel
have been much the same as last week. The talk
of short time still continues. Two firms were
reported as having commenced this morning. One
that began last week, has begun long time again.
Things are in an unsettled state, and manufacturers
are hesitating, as they consider the making of
goods at present rates unprofitable. Yorkshire
goods
tradehave
at been rather
Rochdale briskers
unchanged,last
butweek.
pricesspeaking,
The
Wool
remain firm. In some cases a fairish trade has
been done, but generally speaking, buyers keep
their wants at a minimum. Generally
the accounts from all the manufacturing towns
confirm much that has been said regarding the extent
to which the trade of the country is independent
of the movements of the discount market. In no
quarter is there the slightest indication of the
advance to 6 and 7 per cent. having interfered with
the regular course of operations. At Birmingham
there has been full employment, and general
prospects are encouraging. Foreign orders are
received to an average extent, while from Australia
the demand is active. For iron, previous quota-
tions are still maintained by the leading firms,
although there is much underselling. The Not-
tin ;ham advices describe an active business both
pinricleasce! alnnd
en districts there is great
thhoesiewroyo,llwith a tendency to higher
steadiness, the home demand being satisfactory.
The Irish linen markets have again been without
variation.
Advices from Galatz, state that the Indian corn
harvest had commenced, and that the quality is
excellent. In addition to the large fleet already in
ly
om
port, nearly 200 vessels are reported to be in the
consequent low. Stocks
river, and freights were
of all grain were light, and arrivals The the inte-
rior delayed by want of labour.
sioners for settling the new boundary
Bessarabia had nearly completed the work. I
P r u tnh a
. line in
n
few days they would reach Tornaia and •the
and it was said that the English and
Commissioners, after arriving at Tornaia, will await
French
at Reni instructions from Paris relative to the
si t the
Russians are becoming less disposed to re s
subject of Bolgrad. It was alsop
reorted that the
demands of the allies on this point,
to f t
from London this afternoon, it app a grea
According to advices which havershed s
secrecy continues to be observed in the withdrawal.
taken out
is known that at least 100,0001. wasb
of gold from the Bank for exportation, but it
yesterday. The Bank of France contin.ueseraatiuvyeler
of gold in this market, as its position imp
demands, and there seems
that these purchases will cease ; but we are assured
no prospect whatever
that there is no foundation for the rumour trans
j
mitted from Paris that the Bank of France has just
entered into contracts with eminent parties in
London for the supply o f a
fixed sum of 6 400,000/. in
gold froM Australia
gold. The overdue supplies of
having
recourse
are impatiently waited, inasmuch as the. y would for
the time obviate the necessity of
to the Bank for the means of meeting the foreign
movements of bullion
demand for the precious metal. It is scarcely
necessary to remark that the
rates of
general
belief that, should the existing
discount prove insufficient to check the drain upon
are watched with the closest attention, owing to the
Bank terms will be made.
the Bank's metallic stock, a further advance in the
The Faederlandet newspaper announces, that the
and eement The
Denmark having come to an agr
to be reduced.. The question of the Sound Dues is settled, England
Land Transit Duty is
minis-
continues at its height.

his resolution not to make any concessions
According to letters from Naples, the French
surveying vessel, the Meteor, is very active
in taking soundings, having been employed in
that portion of the bay just outside the port
which is used as an anchorage for foreign
vessels of war. Austrian advices persist
in affirming, in the most positive manner,
that a more satisfactory state of feeling has
manifested itself at the Court of Naples with
regard to the demands of the Western Powers
This change for the better is attributed to the
autograph letter from the Emperor Francis Joseph,
which was delivered to King Ferdinand by Gen.
Martini; but there still exist some differences of
opinion as to the form in which the concessions of
the Neapolitan Government will be made.
Further details of the Moscow fetes have come to
hand, but we regret that our previously occupied
space prevents further notice this morning.
Advices from Madrid allude to the letter of the
Emperor of the French to the Queen of Spain. and
say, in that letter, the Emperor congratulates
himself on the results favourable to order which
recent events have produced, and on the manner
in which constitutional questions have been
decided, in accordance with the interests of
the throne and of liberty. The present govern-
ment considers the last concordat with Rome as in
full force, and the negotiations respecting it,
which are about to be opened with the Holy See,
will only relate to the interpretation to be given to
certain articles.,
By way of Marseilles, we have advices from Con-
stantinople to the 6th inst. The Porte has invited
the Ambassadors to a preparatory meeting for the
Convocation of the Divans, who are to declare their
wishes on the subject of the re-organisation of the
Principalities.

THE RED JACKET.—In our impression of yesterday it was
announced that this vessel had not arrived out at Melbourne,
and it was also stated that she had left this port fifteen days
before the Lightning, which had arrived out in sixty—nine days.
We gave the report as it reached 113 on the eve of publication
without, at the moment, testing its accuracy. Had we had
the opportunity of doing so, we should have discovered the
fact which we now publish, namely, that the Lightning
sailed from Liverpool Aileen days before the Red Jacket, and
the latter vessel, therefore, had only been fifty six days at
sea when the Champion of the Seas left Melbourne on the
16th of July.

THE NORTHERN TIMES.---LIVERPOOL, WEDNESDAY.

COMING OF AGE OF THE RIGHT HON
THE EARL OF SEFTON.

This nobleman, the E irl of Sefton, attained his majority
yesterday. The youthful lord was left a minor in July,
1355, and inherited the ti-le and estates of his noble
ancestors. The family of Molyneaus is, perhaps, not only
one of the oldest celebrity in Lancashire, but, what is of
more value, one of the most popular and beloved in England.

Compared with the antiquity Of the family, and the services
rendered by its members to the country and the monarchs,
since the Norman line of kings, the earldom is comparatively
of recent date. It is not titles, however, that enoble this
truly noble family, and it would be as proud a distinction
to fourth Earl of Sefton to say, " I am the lineal descendant
of the great Molyneaux," as it is for him this day to boast
of being the worthy successor of his amiable and beloved
father, whose conduct as a landlord, a legislator, a friend,
and kind neighbour, shed a lustre on the noble house and
endeared him to all—not only those who came within his
influence, but those who heard of his name. The name
of Molyneaux is one that, through ages of strife, has never
had a blot on its escutcheon. Centuries have passed, and
revolutions have come and gone, the noble name remained
unchanged in principle, and the young man who his seen
his majority yesterday, is as much beloved by the people
as his great ancestor who distinguished himself at Flodden
field. With the name, he has inherited the virtues
of his great ancestors, and it must be a proud
r( flection to the youthful nobleman, that even in his juvenile
days, his conduct has secured for him the deep esteem and
love of all who knew him. The rogret felt at the loss of
his pubis father, was in some measure softened by the
lcao\,:edge that his son had wr:lkA in his footsteps. From
position lke command, respect; but by his virtutes he has
gained the love of all. His tenantry are, without exception,
the happiest in England-4,11e has exhibited prudence and
I knowledge beyond his years—the precepts of his honoured
father, and the teachings of his noble and amiable mother,
have contributed, along with his own disposition, to make him
a model—and long may ho continue to enjoy the blessings
which nature and fortune has bestowed most worthily on
him.

It is no wonder, then, to find the people who are more
immediately connected with this young nobleman, meetin g
at the festive board to celebrate the happy event of his
attaining his majority, and assuming the dignity of his long
line of ancestors. It is a curious fact connected with this
ancient family, that it never lacked a direct male heir, for a
period of, at least, eight centuries.
The joyous occasion of yesterday was celebrated at
Aintree, in a manner that done honour to the name, whilst
it reflected credit on those assembled. A more appropriate
locality could not have been selected for the festivities, and
a man better fitted to do justice to the rejoicings,
than Mr. Topham, could not have been chosen.
There was a sinceri'y about the whole affair, that
spoke more for the honoured, and the participators in the
honour, than the mere common-place routine generally
resorted to on like occasions. Everything done and said
was genuine, and came spontaneously from the heart, in a
true old English style. A resolve was made to do honour
to the young man, and well was that resolve fulfilled. It
was not the mere fact of a number of gentlemen assembling
together to eat and drink, and display oratorial powers.
Such an object as that might be accomplished without any
great reason for so doing ; bat here were met parties whose
sentiments were sincere—who eschewed flattery, and gave
utterance to the pure emotions by which they were actuated.
It was a happy meeting, and proud may the young earl be
of such a gathering to do him honour—honour well merited.