The Northern Daily Times.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1856-07-17 00:00:00

its own

lie great ends of its ins

oN
made up our minds to this conclusion—startling ape rhaps t
many—chat the entire system of government interferenc
with postal communication is a great -blunder, and a viola-
ition of commercial principles, quite as gross as if they
,undertook the passenger trade, or established for themselves
a monopoly as the common, carriers of the nation. However
that may be, the 'successful voyage of the Royal Charter
proves that we can be independent, if we like, of all further
trifling, jobbing and procrastination, on the part of go-
vernment, and that, if it be -an,-object' of such over-
whelming importance as so-oe people think, to bring
England within sixty days of this colony, it is here done
for us—and without any thanks due to Abase who take
our money and give us drivelling despatches in return
for it..

,
The ship Francis Henty sailed from-Melbourne,
for London, on the 16th of April, with 106,273
ounces of gold, and therlsTew Great. Britain. sailed
on the day previous, alsO ftir -London, with 46,769
ounces. The Oliver Lang would sail for Liver-
pool on the Ist of May, and would, it was
expected have about, 50,000 ounces. The steamer
Royal Charter was announced -to_ leave for
.Liverpool on the 22nd of May, and it was expected
she would have about 120,000 ounces of gold, and a
large nut-Aber of passengers'
The, receipts of gold by escort at Melbourne were
for '..ne week ending March 29, 73,331 ounces; for
tl:e week ending April 5, 62,414 ounces ; for the
week ending April 12, 68,934 ounces, and for the
week ending April 19, 32.595, making a total for
the four weeks of '237;284 ounces, valued at about
949,136 pounds sterling. The price of gold was
•quoted at 31. 16S 3d per ounce. Exchange on
London was quoted at two per cent. premium, for
thirty days bills, and the rates of discount were—
on hills under ninety.five days currency, 7 per
cent. • over ninety five days, 8 per cent. ; and
overdrawn accounts, 10 per cent. Complaints
were made of the' limited
_nurriber of emigrants
arriving, and the last monthly returns of arrivals
and'departureaahowed that, during the month, 974
more persons had left the colony of Victoria than had arrived,`
The question as to who should be the fourth
Judge had at length been decided ; Mr. Molesworth
.
the solicitor-general-having-received the appoint-
.
Theta. The. next question, to be decided Was who
should be the new solicitor-general..
There had, been.. home more rioting at Ballarat:-
which the correspondent of the Melbourne Herald
reports as follows
e., the riots,—which arose iinrcediately out of
the Local Court election, began at two-o'clock and les!ed
till sunset. Hundreds of men are mere or less seriously
injured, several are in hospital, and some in all but a dying
state. • Everything short-of powder and ball was used onthe
occasion. Axes, tomaliv.clis, picks.. bludgeons, and blocks
'tic only too well. The mounted police—alas ! only a
drew their swords amidst the heartiest
rs
men of the five thousand rational and respect-
,
nee the wha had already olltained the object for
har4'' bauatered together, namely,, that of. break-
up the 'Th.onomly which had previously exis'ed in the
(Rad their opponents allowed them, they
..en have gone peaceably to their hime-.) Mr:
dran Idly, as an individual, shelved .himself possessed
ooh coorage, but as a magistrate and an Officer of the
.42, he forgot, until it. Way too late, his large powers of
,tin;; and the efficient- force at command. Anything
.ke a bold and strong front, if put on from the first, would
nave stopped the whole business, and more—much is more—
that yet to come. So fir as hey were called on to act, that
Felice,
mounted and foot, cannot -be praised too highly.
Inspector Poster, and sub inspector Taylor deserve public
tthat'ks. At the risk of life and limb they and their small
band. were. seen making a lane wherever the mob was
thickest and the fight hottest. If they sinned at all it' was
certainly on the side of forbearance, and in the teeth of
every provocation and peril you can imagine. Tardily
enough the military were et-length called Out and put under
arms.. Had this been' done at first, and the riot Retread,
fithe whole outbreak would have beeaprevented, without the
ring of: a single shot. The principal part of the out-
eak took place at the Clarendon end of the township.
Between here and Bath's Hotel-was one continued scene of
riot aid confusion -for two mortal hours; during which time
men rush( d for refuge -wherever, literally. speaking, a door
was open.; .cartioads -of firewood were plundered to make.
bludgeons of, private prernities and yards were ransacked in
the search. after those who had managed to escape, and
ever,obing went on as thOngh hell were let lobse.
The fidlowing is a summary of news. qopted from
`the Melbourne Prices' Current, and conveys a
history of trading matters from the-27th of March
to the 26th of April : • MEtasouttNE, 15th Anti], 1856.—Since our last report
by the Marco Polo, on ;the 25th ultimo, this market has
been steady. Our anticipation of a brisk trade with the
interior has not .been realised.. Stocks on the gold fields
are by no means large, but the dealers, nevertheless, are
not Making the usual extensive purchases. There has
been more disposition of late to give them credit, but they
do not seem disposed to lay in stocks. The principle
articles at present sent up are heavy goods, snob as flour
and sugar. This 'year, the storekeepers, seem to expect
that the roads duringwinter will not be so bad as to intor-
rupt traffic, or to raise materially the rates of carriage.
In almost every respect society and trade here is fast
settlintilown to the constitution of;an.old settled country.
There is at present scarcely any speculation, and every-
thing has assumed a
.quiet and orderly aspect. In a
Month or two the people-'throughout the country will be
busied with thaelvotions for the Upper and Lower Houses
of Parliament under our new Constitution, but we do not
anticipate that they will materially interfere with busi-
ness one' way or other. The chief 'matters of interest
in this country; as connected: with the- future prospects
of trade are the . following :-1. The great success
recently of quartz crushing: this will be' appreciated on a
CUmc,•mparison of the products of our gold fields in 156. as
compared with those in a similar period in 1855. 2. The
Progress of agriculture: this is making' such strides that
it is expected Australia.will :fully supply her' population
next year and go far to meet demand in provisions gene-
rally and 'horse feed. 3. The vigorous prosecution of
railways and the construction of public works. The sue-
cogs of the export- ditty 'on gold wilt 'have an important
i
influence in reference to the public works. It s
now evi-
dent:that.so long as quartz-crushing provesso productive.
the :that
wilt he possessed of ample revenues, and
public opinion is strongly- favourable to their being:
expenet'd hi useful and reproductive works. The govern-,
merit have recently purchased the stock and interest oft
the ,Melbohrne Mount Alexander, and Murray River;
Railway! and intend to undertake the construction cf
trunk rkilwaYs throughout the .countrV. Our only diffi:
calty and barrier to.progress is the Want Of labour tor the
iugs works, roads, railways, &c., now in
numerous buildings
progress or projected. We shall probably attract con-
sidersp supplies of labour from the neighbouring eolo-
nies ; indeed,- Ow balanep of
itnmtgration has for some
considerably in favorur of this
it is ,self evident that this source of supply
as regards then), been
ty. But
inadequate for our growing' and almost
be totally
• 'atilt! r 1 wands.' A new and better system for pro-
, ;.,,z jmmigration is the grand necessity or this country,
earnestly trust that all friends of the colony in
,o
!la
tWe have toreport tavoorii .nd will do their utmost t asisli,Y st us in this great
u g(m eral of ,
kets, and there will•be'no fear of remunerative p onr
ricer
as shippers adhere to the rule we ham, go often
-.amended of watching our-markets closot-
advires "mom this side, and operaling inmoderation.
~NistatonaNE, 24t.11 April.' 1856 —Since our report by
Ito Prarics Henty, on the -15th instant, the advicesbY the "Yal Charter have been reeeivocl. '
There has been 4 ery
a-ral coin plai at of deficient a.d v ices having been received
o ggoods
uar Shipped between -the 9th of Jauaary and 17th
y. , Prcm •this cause 'the famous run of the
to al Jharter, in 59 'days, has had little effect on the
irket, beyond conveying
the general impression that
goods are coming less freely lorward. In'consequence of
advices of this nature, tnot articles are more firmly held,
hat speculators are
rimed,tii and there is a considerable
ipargin bet wei,n the pof small lots from second hands,
for Prompt delivery, and large parcels to arrive. The
weather of late has been stormy and unsettled, and heavy

of road metal

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rains have fallen. The storekeepers on the diggings
are deferring making purchases in expectation that cartage
will be lower. While holders have been firmer, we cannot
report any general advance in prices. The following
remarks ind:cate .the changes since our last.

Liquoar,J-there is still little doing in brandy, and. we
have a report of a sale of Martell's at 43;01 The advices
from Sydney, however, report this article as very firm,
and' these will doubtless have an effect on the market here.
The interior hr.nds Of case brandy are sold as low as Vis
to Ms 61. Half.eases•of Geneva have realised 14s. .There
are enquiries for Old Tom. in.ulk, and Si 3,1 to Si 61 have
_ _ b.

been given for Booth's and Nicholson's. Scotch whiskey
is. also in demand, and• the price has advanced to 8-;.
Medium sherry is enquired for, and is worth £42 to £45.
Tennent's ale- realises elo -per hogshead. The agents of
Worthington and Robiusons ale report sales at 10 to
4.10 10s.

tobacco have

NORTHERN

TIME S.

AMERICA.

ARRIVAL OF THE ATLANTIC

The Atnerican mail stramer Atlantic, Captain
West, arrived in the Mersey yesterday morning from
New York, with dates tt4—the sth of. July, and
961,000 dollarsiin specie, and 100 passengers. r
The steamer. Canada.,:frorn LiVerpoel; had
arrived out at Boston, and the Hermann, from
Sollthamptou:had arrived Out at 'N:ew
The advises now to band are four days later than
those previously received; but the papers contain
very little news of interest. •

In the Senate. the Kansas question bad occupied
the chief attention. and on the 3rd there was quite

an excitement upon the matter. In two or three
instances the debate ran into personalities. An
important am,,nelment to Mr. Toombs' bill for the
y Mr. Dou&as.

Wll S 31,

Kansas, as modified

CANADA:

Montreal Steam-ship Company have 'Carried out
their contract for 'fortnightly sailings between
Liverpool and Quebec, that a movement had
been commenced for obtaining weekly departures
from both sides.

The Legislative: ;Council had thrown out the
supnlv bill on account of its .embracing an item of
50.0001. for building at Quebec. This and other
defeats which the ministry had recenqy .sastained
would, it was anticipated, lead to a dissolution of
11 PerSOUSI the parliament and a general election'

22 to 16),-on tnotion-of M
IL co

Adri-ms,

ed to -stliking out the

of suffrage t

Who sh;i 11 have filed their 'declaration of. in ten tion

o bevom

United•• States in cont.
naturalization laws Messrs.
. •

. „
the Governor General on the Ist inSt., -when he
delivered the following speech from the thrdne

nourable Getrlemen of the Leg'slative Cont
Gentlemen of the'Le,6lative As.sembly :

In the preo'tnt S ssion of Parii

ent you have passed en

nstitat

iaat,ire C

Act .altering th
I sincerely brpe that the-result of this change will prove the

expediency of en
the choice of that

i to t.h

-,ood sense of our n

hotly whose calm and deliberate juth:mont
Dr taut element in the process of surc,.s,ful

mntt form an im

egiilation

I rejoice that you have doße your h-st to s;tri life the

procedure of the count, wes'ern portion of tee
province, and have thus far facilitated the alministratiou of

Froni the measure of last Session abilishinz the Seigni-
orial Tenure, the Country expects substantial benefits, and
the supplementary Act of this Session will render easier the
attainment of those benefits.

In' the stme.way, I trust that the arrang,men's which
have been made for securing to each Mwiieipality of 'Toper
flanada, the immediate benefit of its ,hare in the Clergy
Reserve Funds, will be found satistictnry to the people.
Your Act for establishing Normal Se()))S and improving
Superior Educttion in Lower Canada, is calculated to
increase the number of those who will hereafter be qualified
by instruction and training to advance the prosperity of
their country,•

• The liber.ality- of her Majosty's government has given
over to the province, the mass of the ordnance lands, and
has thus placed their proceeds at our disposal, for the
purpose of meeting the expenses. of that •militia,. u
loyalty and zeal have been su graciously acknowl
the Qieen..
Gentlemen of the legislative assembly :
In her majosty's name f thank you for the supplies you
have granted for the, public service. I trust that the nil
efforded. to the Grand Trunk Radivay of Canada will he
sufficient to' secure the completion of thit 'great work,
essential'as it is to the progress and unity,. political and
commercial, of both' sections of the province

ibed by

honourable Gentlemen, and.-Gentlemen

At the opening,of this session, I expressed a hope that I
might soon hive occAsion to congratulate you on the con-
elusion of an hononrible peace. By the blessing of God
that hope hns been fulfilled. Trancrtilily has been restored
to Europe, and I hope that it may bring with it renewed
vigour to the interests of trade and productive inqnstry.
I am happy in being able to relieve you from the toils of
a laborious session, by proroguing the parliament of Canada,
as I new do.
The Soeaker of the Legislative Council then said—
Honourable Gentlemen of the Legislative Council, and of
.the Legislative Assembly :

It is his Excellency the Governor General's will and
pleasure that this Provincial Parliament be prorogued until
Saturday, the ninth day of August next.
On the Legislative Council rejecting the Supply
Bill which included the £50,000 grant for -go.
vernment buildings at Quebec, a nets Supply
Bill was introduced in the Legislative Assembly
to the same_effect minus the £50,000,. which was
passed through both house without opposition ;
and is the ono alluded to • in his Excellency's
speeCh.

COMMERCIAL INTELLIGENCE
There has been a fair, bus

ASH Rs

'53 done, and pots

ace declined about, Is during the week ; they are now

Pearls in mode-ate demand, without any material

Change in

Fioutt: 0 wicg•to want of tonnage the abip.pipg demand
has bees abcckel. Sales are, however, to slime exteut this
week for Qlebee and local consumption. Canal a; has be-
come somewhat scarce, end holders are firm at (potations.
Ex'ri-bas been sold at 333 03, farce at 3h 61, an.! super-
fine at 30s. Wisconsin is heid fi.-inly at 30 6!. Osweao

b-,s been taken to some ext,nt let from 23s 31 to 27s 6.1.
Sevotal parcels of U.C. fieur from Black Sea wheat, have
bcei pLiced for d livery in ._all July at 28s. Week's
Ice-ill's. 14,993 barrels; ahow4g au increase on the year
of.

. Witlwr : Several shinning lots have boon sold this week
U. C. mixed at 7s 3d ;••.111ilwankie spring and dab at 6i 3c
t.) 6, 91; %nil Ci,iet27n spring at 6s to 6i 3,1 per 60 ihs
Week's receiptS 69,033 b

lear of 7,822

per 56,b

usiiels. Y

--LIVERPOOL, THURSDAY.

KIRKDALE QUARTER SESSIONS

The criminal business of the Kirkdale quarter sessions
'
---
The Montreal Steam-ship Companys steamer co,rt,rl at tcn o'clock yesterday morning. Lord Stanley,
Anglo,Saxon. Cant. M'Alaster, arrived here
wester- i‘l: P., -presided, alyi 'took his seat on. the bench, most
•, punctually at tlal hour appointed. The other magis-
day morning an Qltehei, after an excellent run of trates on the ' bench Were—Messrs. :Joseph Pollock,
less than eleven da s, bringing :dates- to the. sth Gilbert Renderson, S. J. Steers, Captani -Aspitiall
inst.' ' Her , advioes ,state .that the. Legislative Thomas Ediv;lrdi
,Moss, Join A.'l'ione, R. Preston, R.
Council- had refused to.. concur with the Lower Theakst ine, W. Hall; J. W. HaMeti, John c;atnpbell,
House in.granting a charter to a company, fer the and J. Greene. ' . .
establishment of the Transatlantic Telegraph. I Ihe following gentlemen were sworn as a grand
The mercantile community of Montreal were so jury
well satisfied with the manner in which the

Oliver Burton,

Allerton,'R

oreman

Rowboli m, Hindtey,

Joseph Taylor, Litherland
J ,hn Samuel Smith, do.
Jihn Syers, do.

Tatl)ain

Samuel Thomas,
Joseph Topless,

tiedry

Thoti;as Knowles,

Bac fi Id.

'Richard Preston,
Thomas doh
John Kersley,

William Whiteman do.
Thomis *Atherto.
John Norbury,
Ralph Poole, do.

Inee-in

'Rh which,

Trffnls, Orinsidrk

have been t