The Northern Daily Times.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1856-09-24 00:00:00

Os. 6d. per 100, or 50s. per 1000.

By CHARLES WILLMER,
GENERAL PRINTER, NORTHERN TIMES OFFICE,
19, SOUTH •TOHN STREET. LIVERPOOL.

DISASTROUS FLOODS IN NATAL

About one . o'clock in the morning, a rushing sound
betokened too truly that the Umgeni River, which has its
proper debouchure about three miles north of this town, had
broken its banks, and was pouring through the new channel,
along the Vley or swampy flat that skirts our sea-
beach, within the bush that forms the embankment east-
wards of the Indian Ocean. Morning light revealed a scene
of majestic yet terrible grandeur. Through and across not
only the swamp, but the pasture land that skirts it on either
side, a wide and mighty torrent rushed with impetuous fury,
bearing down on its heaving bosom, uprooted trees and
masses of bush, lately rejoicing in the verdure of their
security, but now torn and mangled, hastening to destruc-
tion. Here and there, amid the foaming, raging flood, stood
out green oases, in the surging wilderness of waters, and two
cottages were completely insulated, imminently exposed to
the further on-coming of the flood, The first efforts were
directed towards saving the lives thus exposed; and the
mayor (Mr. Cato), his brother, Mr. John Cato, and others
connected with his establishment, incurred no slight peril
in rescuing the helpless from destruction, by means of boats.
In doing so, Mr. J. Cato, Mr. Povell, and some others,
nearly perished, and were ultimately rescued with difficulty,
or rescued themselves by gallantly stemming the torrent.
The flood continued to rise higher and higher, until about
nine o'clock ; and was not less than half a mile wide
near its debouchment, below Mr. Cat's. The last
time the Umgeni broke through its bank, and came into the
bay, was on the 15th of April, 1848, precisely eight years
ago ; but we understand, from the older residents, that the
flood of water was not so great as on the present occasion.
This new outfall of the Umgeni may change considerably
the c indition of this town ; and it will be a serious question
whether to permanently secure it for the purposes of com-
merce and health, or effectually to prevent, by a proper
embankment along its old channel, the recurrence of such a
disaster. One of the incidents of this flood was the prema-
ture and involuntary launch of Messrs. Cato's new schooner,
from the beach at the outfall of the old creek, where she was
built. The flood broke away the framework that held her,
and she was carried out into the bay, without, we believe,
much damage. This occurred about seven o'clock in
the morning. Perhaps the most serious damage, in a colonial
point of view, is that which the cane fields, in this
neighbourhood, have sustained, The Springfield cane fields,
abutting on Umgeni, on the other side of the Berea hills,
were early submerged by the overflowing of the river, and
it is believed a large part of the crop is injured, and some of
it destroyed. Several families residing near the river are
rendered homeless by the visitation, and we deeply regret
to state that great losses of cattle, horses, poultry, farm
utensils, and even household furniture have been sustained.
At the Springfield mill the water rose so high as to surround
the mill ; and a loose sugar pan, waggon, and other articles,
were swept away. Happily the new channel so far relieved
the main stream that the disastrous effects were partly
stayed. North of the Umgeni (says the _Mercury of the
25th of April) scarcely any of the rural settlements have
escaped serious damage. The mill lately erected by Mr.
Walton,. at the Umhlangi, together with the dam for the
supply of its water power, are swept away by the flood, and
serious injury was done to the crops and homesteads in that
neighbourhood At Verulem the whole of the cultivation
on the flat adjacent to the Unihloti, is not only entirely
destroyed, but the soil is covered thick with sand, and thus,
for the present, rendered useless. The houses in the village
and neighbourhood have all suffered more or less, and the
Kaffir (Wesleyan) Chapel is partially washed down. Beyond
Verulem, owing to the state of the roads, no Communication
took place for more than a week ; and we regret to learn
that the accounts now to hand give details of numerous and
serious losses in the injury done to crops, buildings, and
stock. The chief sufferers at Varulem are Mesers. Andrews,
Johnson, Thomas and Richard Groom, and William Starr.
Southwards of Durban, we are happy to report, the damage
to the cane crops was not so great as was apprehended.
From Tongaati we learn that, in one night the river
rose higher than any of the residents had known
it before, and within 16 hours it had entered into a
large brick shed of about 180 ft. by 30 ft , which was 17 ft.
above the level of the river. Unfortunately this building
had been made use of as a shed for timber, hides, tallow,
&c., and was filled with unburnt bricks, ready for the kiln.
During the day the water rose rapidly till it reached
the roof and before the next day the building had been
swept away, carrying with it much dry wood, hides, &c.,
which could not be saved the day before, although all hands
worked hard during the day, in the deep water, and not
without danger from alligators. The rise of the former
heavy floods was not known by any here to reach more than
16 feet; on this occasion it came to within two feet of the
sugar-house buildings, which by measurement are 32 feet
6 inches above the ordinary level. The extent of the losses
is not yet known, but they are very heavy—at least 30,000
bricks, for the Tongaati works, the shed above referred to,
sugar-coolers, hides, tallow, tools, &c., and about 500 loads
of-excellent fuel (dry sugar cane) which cannot be replaced.
These were on a flat 26 feet above the ordinary level, and
were invaluable to us. In addition to these disasters, many
oxen, it is feared, are dead from cold, or were washed down
the river at night, and much damage is done to green
unfinished brick.—. Natal Mercury, April 18.

EGREINIONT POLICE FORCE

TRADE REPORT.-
-TUESDAY,

LIVERPOOL.
nd and
COTTON: There has been an active denia.
The sal
''
with a fair supply, prices are tending upwara ihi as 6;id,t°
—including 350 Pernambucos lid to Bd, 100 13, 7d, I,uu",
61d, 30 Maranhams 6id, 100 Egyptians 61d to of whlcA*
Surats 41d to sid—are reported 10,000 bales,
5,000 are on speculation and for export. fintle
SUGAR : We have a firm market, and full prices eon:... 111
to be realised ; the business includes 50 hbels Del?,',!
at 44s 6d to 475, 2,600 mats Mauritius at 40s 3d to 419th
fh
1,500 bags native Madras at 40s from the quay, 254310
40 barrels and 400 bags Maceio at 28s, and 800 bags 7
Pernams at 29s 6d per cwt in bond.
MOLASSES : No sales to notice.

Rum : ✓Scarcely anything doing A°
COFFEE : 40 tierces Jamaica, *offered by auction, --
readily at full rates, ranging from 65s to 85s per Olt logy
RICE The business consists of 680 bags Bengal
and 1,100 bags Necransie at lOs 3d per cwt. The quanial
reported in yesterday's circular sold for arrival, al°uif
at
have been 1,200 tong, and not 12,000, as erroneous
printed. d !SO
JUTE: At the public sales this morning, the dernanhopo
chiefly upon the better qualities, the lower kinds u.ces
neglected; of 2,700 bales offered, 1,200 sold, at Prl
ranging from £l5 lOs to £22 lOs er ton. t
SCOTCII PIG IRON : Our market for warrants close
72s cash, nominal. No business reported. 60
Shipments from Glasgow last week... •
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" 367

do. corresponding week, 1855. • • • "
Do. do. do. 1854. .....
A Sameg re
pg ae
rt
od, shipments
• • • ..... • •
89,976
1555 from Glasgow froMJan., 1856, to date,

Decrease....
......................
Pr this time last year, 795.. t t
CORN : We had ice
a number of buyers at our marke, the,
morning, several of whom were from a distance '4.11„a
;;sterior, and an active enquiry for wheat has toe
met ;;;‘, sellers, the result being a considerable exLes'liesV'
business at a decline from this day week of 3d on the Palo:
white and red American, 3d to 41 per bushel on Con% se
and other seconslt-07 cioscriptions, and rather evretea
inferior sorts, which Last ussre comparatively Ileg.„letiesC
to-day. An increased szippiT of farmers' new s''ci
appeared for sale to-day, which ms:!, a fair deron'ssoe
submitting to a decline of 3d to 4d per ;Plbs, The-sre
trade has ruled quiet, but prime
not obtainable on easier terms ; middling qn.
nominally rather cheaper, and inferior steady,
demand at previous rates. Barley rather cheaper' ces j;
steady, but not much doing. Oats maintain late
but old as well as new meal is offering rather cheaPe"io
Indian corn very little has been done to-day, thereoces
more general show of samples offering, and the re. 0 olo'
value of Friday is scarcely maintained ; the reducts9,o4:
the week is 6d to pa per qr. Arrivals and ExportS 'OOl-01.;
the 16th to the 22nd Sept., inclusive, into Liven:o°ll,o:
Ireland-Wheat< 1,401 qrs; barley, 25 qrs; oats,
scisii,
qrs ; beans, 567 qrs ; pease, 21 qrs ; oatmeal, 5.F,653;,164r01.
flour, 604 sacks. Castwise-Malt, 1,200 qrs ; ont*-crsitsus..
beans, 220 qrs ; oatmeal, 1 sack ; flour, 3 Ms. Oaf
States-Wheat, 19,465 qrs ; Indian corn, 7,219 qrs orp?
1,478 brls. Europe, &c.-Beans, 1,239 qrs; Indian 6istes
550 qrs ; flour, 4 brls. Egypt-Wheat, 4,141 qrs. 4,10;
Runcorn-Oats, 1,500 qrs. Totals-Wheat, 25,06hesiffi
barley, 25 qrs ; malt, 1,200 qrs ; oats, 3,259 qrs' sirseow.,:
2,026 qrs ; pease, 21 qrs ; Indian corn, 7,769 qrs ; 0" foreW
2 654 sacks ; flour, 604 sacks, 1,485 brls. Exports to oses
parts-Wheat, 1,0 )9 qrs ; barley, 13 qrs ; oats, 93 qrs; vr, 15*
15 qrs; Indian corn, 670 qrs; oatmeal, 90 sacks ; fl„lu 400
brls. Ireland- Wheat, 1,587 qrs ; Indian corn, ",.% firer
flour, 828 sacks, 837 brls. Coastwise-Wheat, I,o,,Ynxso
barley, 262 qrs ; malt, 400 qrs ; beans. 109 qrs' gt)
corn, 2,768 qrs ; Indian cornmeal, 20f brls ; oatniesos.
sacks; flour, 581 sacks, 4,214 brls. It. MAKIN SC 5°
MANCHESTER. te4'
TRADE REPORT: Very little business was trangan_4ol
this day's market. Both goods and yarns must be
quiet, but without any change in prices.
LONDON. Parcels
of
'''l33e,trlijeitieitis foticee',
Pe
SUGAR: The market has opened with a steady al)g
01
nd
ante, but the public sales are large and various, 374090,'
not be over until a late hour. The market firm ;'"
55s to 58s.
COFFEE : There has not been a public sale to-
market is steady.
RICE: 3,000 bags of Madras were offered in Publlct golw
and bought in at lOs to lOs 6d. 'l.OOO bags of Bete
at lOs 6d to 11s. d eller
SALTPETRE: pu sales lare on to jh
sold at about last The
week's blic
currency.were B.efragction 5g
32s to 32s 63 ; ref. 2 to 21, 33s to 33s 6d. no OP'
COTTON : The demand has been active : alsout
sold yesterday on 'Change at full prices.
Rum remains steady. d
In other articles no material alteration. ilogj
TALLOW : The market is firm to-day at the 0.101
quotations :-Town tallow, 52s nett cash ; Pete's' 1.11
Y.C. on the spot, 51s 6d ; September, 51s ; Octobei
December, 49s 91 to LOs. f CV
MINES : In the market for British mining 03. 10 „ft;
feature of in! crest is still the movement in Grea'r,disel
Alfred shares, which are freely offered, and have 610 S
10. In other respects the market is quiet. In t'-'"„dp..",
Exchange the only transaction recorded this inorn,';,7o/:
Cobre shares, at 58. Subjoined is a list of y0,5;a4
transactions in the Mining Exchange :-Great
13, 121, 9-16, 13i ; South Tolgns, 150 ; West BingS'Whe:j
31 ; Wheal Basset. 280. 285; Wheal Butler, 3°`'-n;
Grenville, 21, L In the Stock Exchange
194; Tamar Consols, 20s ; Wheal 1-11.'

21, i; Lady Bertha, 13s 6d.
elf
YESTERDAY'S MARKET.
LEEDS CORN : Our market was fairly supplied --nilidcli;4l
wheat to-day, but the greater part was only I,ll,s—A fia„if •
condition, and sold at irregular prices. J. giOPI
samples brought Friday's rates. Old sold s'Aleeliji,
holders of the better sorts being unwilling to buys
week's prices. Barley was a shade easier to balfrie,.,,e
and beans steady, and other articles as before rePa P,O
HULL CORN: The weather has become unseal': VI
the harvest in this locality is well nigh conaPlate,oolo
had but a small show of farmers' wheat at -411 toof
market, the condition of which was poor. Althtgiti
attendance of buyers was limited, and the weloosof
transacted but slender, there was no material ae 004
most articles. Damp qualities of wheat sold at aS?
of 2s to 3s per qr. Foreign was fully as dear.
corn was unaltered in price or demand. oplitoo
CORK BUTTER.—Compared with yesterda.'ee smilg tti
quantity of butter brought forward this inora•o De to
small, viz., 1,400 kegs and firkins. Prices of th., gto,ol
qualities had an upward tendency. We alter o,ll' lu.
tions accordingly, viz.—Firsts, Ills ; Seconag'
Thirds, 101 s ; Fourths, 97s ; Fifths, 90s per o'4'

SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE

LIVERPOOL, SEPT4MHER 24.
rt. 610
HIGH WATER—Morn. 7 54—Even. 8 34—Height, 1-o 00
ARRIVED.
Sept. 23.—Queen of the East, from Calcutta—Herefords VPOIII
lloaldisu. Havi e—Pathftnier, Ship Island—Glenror, Siert; 41,10/,
Eppo Hindrick, Rio Grande—Haidee, Labrador—lnds
Portsmouth—Henry Winch, Constance, and John Rit501%,.....P
Isabel, Arklow —Elizabeth, Newport Sophia, Cardw
Prince Edward Island.
bil/
SAILED.
. Sept. 23 .—Shamrock (s.s.), for Havre—Rannys, 010—.01

Arminian, Genoa.
OUTPORTS.
0/0,6411104,1;
Plymouth, Sept. 22.—Arrived—Gambia (s.s.), frorn '
1w-
Downs, Sept. 21.—Arrived Sea Rover, from all
•
Jamaica, sailed on the 30th July. Experienced veil

during the paasage.
Cfr
MARITIME EXTRACTS• fript.A
Liverpool, Sept. 23.—Queen of the East. arrived bOl.. foie'
cutta, on the 18th May, off Natal, saw a ship appareu'',4,*,
Encountered heavy gales off the Cape, and experienced "- or-
ett°
since passing the Azores. ps les
New York, Sept. 9. —The Col. Clay, with 290 bales gobiop
the ship Ida, was obliged to seek safety :In Navy Cove; dry, dir
Ing the gale of the 30th ult., and was driven high and
the staple was saved. „ poi `rri,„st
Quebec, Sept 7.—The Tchernaya, Irvine, from Lifer,;iticied
mouth, which put into Sydney, C. 8., on the 231 d ult., 'op% sof '
here to-day in tow of the Napoleon 111. (steam tug), 011 ,104,10
water per hour, and is much strained. She aischarge ,p'estr
cargo at Sydney, into the hid?: Si.ngesn,
ran aground in the St. Charles River, Sept. I, after 18-
was neaped.
SPOKEN.
t
Conway, fram Liverpool to Sydney, on the 22nd b 351.1605" !At
40 miles west of Holyhead, by the steam-tug Blazer. s.iv*
Liverpool for Melb.Jurne, Sept. 22, 10.30 p.m., 40 n2ile4 tog
of Holyhead. Wind west, strong breeze, by the steary
10

FOREIGN FORTS.
Hematope, and Bijou—both hence at Gaspe.
Spray, hence at St..'ohn's, N.F. be°e°
Flora, hence at F'ogo.
Creswell, Charles Napier, and Frederick Fou!kg--41
Naples.
Frankfort (s.s.). Ilene:: at Genoa.
Tagus, hence at Corunna.
Delta (t 4 a.), herce at Havre.
Laura, h nce at Copenhagen. • seP-'
Chas. Souchay cleared at Charente for Liverpool,

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$0
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On the 19th inst., at her DEAT
residence, 31, Gleave-g...te4",
after a few hours illness, of apoplexy, aged 62 year s, An ' A
wife of Stephen Langley. r
(1;.. Births, Marriages, and Deaths, are only inserted
to our Of duly authenticated. oOolt.
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ALLSOP'S WAX WORK EXHIBITION, 'IWIS;;0.0t trts
LIME-STREF.T. LIvERPoOL.—DOvE, THE Witt,: see°, Olit
only correct likeness of this criminal is to up,"sieles,ll9
above exhibition, and is placed by the side of 'iedr",,figdt
these poisoners are full-length, and are acknoW by 4,01
to be perfect likenesses. They are surrounds t 600:bet0
of 100 wax figures, large as life; together wit.t ve'totX
busts, casts of heads, &c.. &e. ; also a gre;-begl„oitcp
Stereoscopic and other views. The proprieto cost p):4 o-0
that the likeness of Dove and Palmer are ndielleddied
the only true ones taken. Palmer was 131,°„1 at ,„iiir
Geore Ewing, of London, during his tri' by
Bailey; and a sketch of Dove was taken reboil ell°
Storey, of York, and afterwards modelled 1 °Pelle/
Alisop, by Mr. William Leland, of LiverP°°,. A 1,10 Yr
ten, a.rn., till ten, p.m. Admission, Sixpence-A*lW i
band in attendance. Observe the ame e". or
Got,io
work on the two lamps over the entrance'
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street, at his General Printing and Stationery ,
South Jelar-ttre.t
WEDNESDAY , . LiverpoSEPTEMBER -01.
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