The Northern Daily Times.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1856-07-10 00:00:00

THE NORTHERN TIMES.---LIVERPOOL, THURSDAY.

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THE BRAZILIAN MAIL.

The Royal Mail Steamship Tay, Captain Strntt,
arrived at Southampton yesterday at eight a.m.,
with the usual Brazilian mails. Her dates are—
Buenos Ayres, May 28 ; Monte Video, 31st ; Rio,
June 14 ; Bahia, 17th ; Pernambuco, 19th ; St.
Vincent, 27th ; Teneriffe, July 1; Madeira, 2nd
and Lisbon, Oth. The Tay brings £5,801 in specie;
diamonds to the value of £42,546 ; pearls, &c.,
1'450; 550 barrels tapioca; 32 serons Ipecacuana ;
__ins cochineal; 3 quarter-casks wine ; 116
packages samples and sundries.
From MONTE VIDEO and BUENOS AYRES there is
nothing new in local politics, except the arrival of
Mr. Christie at Monte Video, on his way to the
Parana. The French minister, his Colleague, had
not yet arrived. This mission had caused some
sensation at Buenos Ayres, as it was likely to
strengthen the hands of Urquii.,a, the implacable
enemy of the present rulers there. It was thought
that some attempt would be made by him to oblige
Buenos Ayres to rejoin the Confederation, he
having already, in anticipation of this mission, can-
celled the treaties they had formerly made. The
French minister, M. Le Mayce, had been recalled
from Buenos Ayres. Both sides of the River Plate
were perfectly tranquil, and in Monte Video the
Oribe-Flores influence Was still predominant.
There was a scarcity of suitable British manufac-
tured goods. Everything except tallow Maintained
its price. Coal, 15 to 16 hard dollars per ton, on
board. Salt, 10 to 10t silver rials, per fanego.
Exchange, 65s to 65s 6d per doubloon. Freight
for England, 42s 6d to 455, and 5 per cent.
The Finance Minister was engaged in bringing
about settlements with the state creditors. The
public revenue showed an increase. The committee
of the loan made to the governor in 1848 still had
possession of the Custom-house. They were
assisted in their duties by Mr, Thornton, our
charge d'affaires.
RIO DE JANEIRO.—In consequence of a decline in prices
of coffee of about 200 rens. towards the end of May, sales
to the extent of about 125,000 bags had been effected to
the 31st of that month. The advices brought by the Tay,
on the 2nd of June, had a discouraging effect, and cast a
gloom over the market. Exporters evinced great back-
wardness, and although sellers submitted to a further
reduction, transactions since the Ist inst, do not exceed
35,000 bags. Fine weather having set in, supplies of both
new and old coffee were expected on a large scale, and the
market continued to exhibit a downward tendency.
Quotations for good Channel cargoes, 45300 to 43500. or
41s 5d to 435, f. o. b. The dry,geods market, during the
past month, had considerably improved, and large sales
were being made at remunerating prices, until the arrival
of the Tay with advices of heavy supplies coming forward,
which caused less activity, and dealers were reluctant to
purchase, excepting those articles they absolutely
required. H.M.S. Express, had lost 32 hands and one
lieutenant, from yellow fever. Freights, 53s to 60s ;
exchange, 27it to 271 ninety days. Transactions per Tay,
5303000. Mr. Jerningham, the British Minister, had
written a letter to the Brazilian government about the
slave trade, which had given great offence. The Emperor
of Brazil had visited the British admiral on board the
Indefatigable.
BAurA.—A steady business was doing in dry goods, and
certain descriptions were selling at remunerating prices.
Shopkeepers, however, only bought for their immediate
wants, owing to the season of sales having far advanced,
but an active demand for the north was expected for the
coming season. Stocks are moderate, but the anticipated
arrivals would amply supply the wants for the next two
or three months. In produce little was doing, owing to
the scarcity of supplies, and after the news of the Tay
reached, sugar, cotton, and tobacco had advanced quota-
tions; sugars, brown, 23400 to 23600; white, 33000 to 33200.
Cottons, 53800 to 63100. Tobacco, 2nd and 3rd, 43000 to
43200; Ist, 53000 to 53200. Exchange, 27/ to 271. Freights,
50s for the clearance.
PERNAMBUCO.—There had been limited arrivals of dry
goods, and an improved demand. Sugars had advanced
sOrs to 10Ors since the Tay's arrival, but entries were
small owing to heavy rains. Whites were quoted 33300
to 43400; browns, 23500 to 23550 channel, and 23600 to
23900 for better qualities. Shipments since Ist November
last, 47,500 tons, against 50,400 tons during same period
last crop. Cottons, 63250 to 63450. Sales of Paraibas to
to some extent had been madeat 730, and of Maceos at
63600. Hides 200 rs. Freights—Cotton to Liverpool
3-Bths and 5 per cent. Sugar lOs to 15s, channel 32s 6d.
Exchanges closed for the steamer at 271 d cash.
From the CAPE DE VERDE ISLANDS we learn, that the
inhabitants continue to suffer much from famine and
sickness. Numbers have arrived at St. Vincent for the
purpose of seeking food and employment.
MONTHLY REVIEW, Monday, 16th June 1856.—Sugars.
—Although the advices from the Southern ports and the
River Plate have been of a less animating nature, prices
here are firm and have even advanced, being 50 to 100 rs.
higher than our quotations per Tamar 17th ultimo ; the
entries from the interior have been very trifling lately,
owing much to the heavy rains that have fallen, the number
of bags by land and water throughout the month have been
37,246 bags or 2660 tons ;—pi ices for browns 23500 and
23550 for Channels, and 23600 to 23900 per arroba
for better qualities ; whites 38300 to 43400 per
arroba.--The shipments since the 17th ultimo to
date amount to 4172 tons, against 4564 tons during
during the preceding month, and since Ist November last
47,519 tons, against 50,422 tons within corresponding
period of last crop,—The last cargo of Paraibas was sold
at 23700 per arrb. f.o.b. for Channels.—Cotton.—In the
beginning of the month the little that entered, was pur-
chased at 6$ to 63100 per arrb, it gradually rose to 63400
and the prices to-day are 63250 to 63100 per arrb.—
Paraiba and Maceios, an extensive business has been done
in both ports', the sales of Paraibas amounted to 6000 bags
upwards and of Maceio to about 3000 bags, prices of former
f.o.b. 73000 per arroba upwards and of latter 63600 per
ditto and upwards.—Hides.--A good demand has been
prevailing, and all on hand, and to deliver to
the end of this month have been purchased at 200
rs. per lb., and sales to the amount of 9000 dry
salted have been made of Paraibas. Runs.—Has advanced
in consequence of better news from the south coupled with
small entries. Freights.—During the month, four vessels
have engaged Cotton to Liverpool at 318 ths per lb from
this, Maceio and Paraiba and 9116 ths from Ceara, with
sugar ballasts at 101 End 151 per ton from this, 151 from
Paraiba and from Maceio in bags at 201 and in cases at
2216 per ton, and all with 5 per cent. • for the channel three
vessels have been chartered, 1 from Paraiba at 301 per ton
and 2 from this, 1 by public auction at 101 in consequence of
the few number of days for loading and tee other at 3216 d
per ton and 5 per cent and 1 vessel has been taken up to
load hence for the H. Plate at 1 dollars per brl of Sugar
and 61 dollars per pipe of Rum ; —we have but two ves-
sels in the port for charter,-Exchange.—The amount for
this steamer has reached until now £7o,ooo—the first
transactions that opened were at 26 and 261 d with a
credit for payment and 27 d for cash, later on the rate
became firm at 271 d. —Discounts.—The Bank resumed its
discounting on the Ist inst. as a branch of the Bank of
Brazil, the rate opened at 9 per cent for the first week, 8
per cent for the second week, and it is now at 7 per cent
per annum, money out of doors abundant, and bills pro-
cured.—Beef, Jerked.—Small consumption, about 17,000
arrobas, being what has been received during the month ;
prices have maintained themselves, and the stocks on hand
now are about 3,000 arrobas.—Butter.—Of Irish, 247
firkins have been received, part of which sold at
740 and 750 rs. per lb., being a falling off in price,
of about 10 per cent on the highest price ;
of French, the market has been very dull and
sales have been slowly effected at from 510 to 480 rs ,per
lb, and an inferior quality by auction at from 400 to 430 rs
per lb.—There is still a considerable stock held for sale and
arrivals of fresh qualities are soon to be looked for.—Cod-
fisli.-4 vessels with 9,375 drums, and tubs have touched
our port, of which 2 vessels, with 4,755 drums, have dis-
charged their cargoes here;—wholesale prices have been
ruling at about 11$ and retail prices at and from 10$ to
143000 per drum, according to quality and the consumption
for this and the adjoining provinces has been about
12,500 drums—; 2 vessels with 4620 drums and tubs have
proceeded on to the South.—Flour.—The receipts have
been, from the Uohed States 9870 barre's, 4183 of which
proceeded Southward, and remainder is retailing by the
importers ; 2907 ditto from Fiume, sold at about
263000 per barrel ; 625 ditto from Portugal, part sold at
253000 per barrel and remainder to be disposed of
by public auction : 400 ditto from Genoa, not yet sold,
and 350 ditto from our native ports, upon retailers'
account; the demand has been limited at decreasing prices,
and about 3,500 barrels only have been sold for consumption
Manufactured Goods.—Received in all the month about 900
packages, almost entirely from Liverpool ; the demand
has been improving. Wine.—Trio cargoes from Bar-
celona and Malaga have arrived, of which one sold
here at about from 2603000 to 2703000 per pipe, and
the cther proceeded on to the South ; from Genoa
and Malaga 290 barrels were received also sold, at 2403000
per pipe and from Portugal several part cargoes, of which
the greater part has been disposed of, at within our
quotations.

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SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.
The Hermione sailed from Pernambuco for Parabia, in
ballast, to load for Liverpool, on the 7th June.
The Oden, and Midas, had sailed from Pernambuco for
Liverpool.

THE TELEGRAPH AT FATILT.—The Cologne Gazette is
responsible for the following story When Palmer was
condemned, the Sardinian ambassador telegraphed to
Turin, Palmer, condemned to death, will be hanged at
Turin, The official at Turin wrote for ' Palm.'
(abridged for Palmer') Palmerston,' and sent it as an
havin
official despatch to the Minister Cavour. The latter,
g smiled on, reading it, left it on his desk, and in a
that the Eolith
few minutes the report went like wildfire through Turin
h had hanged their Primo minister,

THE FATAL COLLISION IN THE MERSEY,

THE INQUEST UPON THE BODIES.

The inquest.upon the bodies of the unfortunate per-
sons killed in the late fatal colliston in the river, was
held yesterday, before the coroner, P. F. Curry. tsq.,
and the jury, whose names have been already published.
The proceedings opened formally in the Sheriff's Court,
St. George's Hall, at half past eleven o'clock, but the coro-
ner then announced, that in order to accommodate all
parties, it was considered more convenient that the
inquest should go on in the Crown Court of the same
building. An adjournment accordingly took place to
the latter court, which was in a very few moments,
filled by parties interested and spectators.

Mr. Hodgson, harbour master, and Captain Cook,
superintendent of the pilot's, sat on the bench with the
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coroner,

The jury was then sworn.
Mr. Blair, instructed by Messrs. Duncan and Squarey,
appeared for the owners of the Mail steamer.
Mr. Aspinall, instructed by Messrs. Lowndes and
Bateson, appeared for the owners of the Excelsior.
Air. Bremner represented the pilot William Brewer.
Mr. T. S. Raffles, instructed by Mr. John Yates, jun.,
appeared for the representatives of the deceased
individuals.
Mr. Aspinall applied that the jurors might have an
opportunity of inspecting the Mail and Excelsior
steamers before the proceedings went on.
Mr. Blair, Mr. Bremner, and Mr. Yates concurred in
the applications
The Coroner said he had not the slightest objection
that the jury should proceed to view the steamers. He
accordingly directed the jurors to be conveyed in cars
to the dock where the vessels were lying.
Mr. Aspinall suggested to the court the, great import-
ance that the public and all parties should suspend their
judgment until the faCis were brought out in evidence.
Although they all knew the care with which the con-
ductors of the Liverpool papers directed their journals,
yet they were undoubtedly liable to error when engaging
in speculations on events of which the causes were not
yet proved in actual evidence.
The Coroner said there could be no doubt that it
would be well for the public to suspend their judgment,
and that only the facts as they came out in eVideiace
should be made public, *ithout comment for the
present.

The jurors then left the court, and were conveyed in
cars to view the vessels. This proceeding occupied a
considerable time, and it was within a quarter of two
o'clock when the jury returned into court. A second
delay took place for a short time, to allow the jury to
obtain some refreshment. At a quarter past two the
proceedings were resumed.
first witness examined was Capt. Joseph Bailey, master of the Mail steamer. He stated that the Mail
was a screw steamer, of 194 tons, plying between Dublin
and Liverpool. She had sixteen in crew altogether,
whom witness enumerated, exclusive of himself. She
had two engines, of 30-horse power each. On Saturday,
at fifty-five minutes alter one o'clock p.m., she sailed
from Dublin, with the crew as already mentioned.
There were seventy-six deck passengers and eight
dealers in sheep and cattle, and four cabin passengers.
There was a fair wind—they could have sailed in. The
chief officer was on the first night watch, with the car-
penter and two sailors, one of whom was at the helm,
and the other on the look out. From the moment night
set in they had the usual lights all right. The usual
lights are, the starboard light, a green light, a red light
on the port, and a white light on the mast. The vessel
came up the Mersey by the Rock channel, and rounded
the rock at 1.30 a tn. All went well up to that time. At
that moment the boatswain was in charge of the helm.
His name is Thomas Gurney. The chief officer was on
the forecastle. All hands were then on deck, being
on deck, as usual, from the time they reached the
north-western light ship, to prepare to go into
port. They were as close to the Cheshire shore
at the Ripprapp buoy, as they could safely go. After
they had rounded the Rock Light, the chief officer said
there was a steamer coming down the river, about half a
point on their port bow. The Mail was then going at full
speed round the Rock. Witness observed the lights of the
steamer himself. The Mail's head was then abcut S.S.W.
Witness was standing close to the man at the wheel.
The wheel was in the centre of the vesael, and that was
the commanding place for having a look-out. The
witness here indicated on the chart the exact position of
the steamer at the time. The other steamer was about
a mile away when first seen. The Admiralty regulations
were then shown to witness, and he stated that No. 3
best illustrated the position of. both vessels. He could
see the three lights of the Excelsior distinctly.
Witness in continuation : From seeing her three
lights, she must have been• coming stem on, a little on
the port bow. Immediately he saw her, he gave directions
to port the helm. The helm was ported. He knew it,
because be was standing by the man at the wheel. He
observed that his vessel immediately answered her
helm. The chief officer then reported a vessel right
ahead, 'at anchor, on the Cheshire side. Ran forward
and saw her himself. Seeing we would go over her, he
called ont to steady the helm, and when clear of her,
ordered it to be ported again. Lost sight of the Excel-
sior's red light, and ordered his helm to be put hard
aport, and the engines stopped. He knew from that,
that the Excelsior's helm had been put hard astarboard.
He called out slow and stop her, almost in one breath.
Saw her then coming right down on his port bow. The
Excelsior might then be a quarter of a mile from him.
The chief officer was then on the spar deck, close by the
foremast. It is six or seven feet from the main deck. '
Heard him hail the Excelsior to port his helm. There
was no reply. The Mail's engines were stopped at the
time. The way was deadened a great deal. In about a ,
minute after the engines were stopped the collision took
place. Believes the Excelsior was going at full speed
at the time she struck the Mail on the port bow. She
cut them down to the water line to near the foremast,
through the iron plates. The windlass was upset, and
forced through a hatchway down to the people below,
Witness tried to render every assistance to the passengers
who were screaming below. Hailed the Excelsior as
she was cutting through them. " Excelsior" was the
answer. Had the vessel previously spoken of, not been
at anchor, she might have run closer to the Cheshire
side. The Excelsior's bower anchor and chain got over
our fall bit, and they unshackled their chain and got
clear, leaving fifteen fathoms of their chain with the
Mail. The witness here marked the spot on the
chart where the collision took place. It was
further up the river than the magazine, and about
a quarter of a mile from the shore, a little below
low water mark, as marked in the chart. They
were then five or six minutes from high water.
Passed the ship at anchor on the Lancashire side. The
collision took place about two or three minutes after
passing her; thinks she was a brig called the Maria.
To Capt. Cook : When the collision took place the
Mail was headed to the Cheshire shore, right for it.
To the Coroner : Could then see the Excelsior's green
light, and only it. On getting well up the Cheshire side,
intended to sweep right across for the dock. On the
vessels getting clear of each other, saw some of his
passengers lying about, and found six of them dead and
several very badly hurt. Went to Clarence pier head,
and landed his passengers. Have been engaged in steam
vessels for twenty-five years, and has commanded one
for five years. Had no pilot on board at the time of the
collision. Has not a certificate to pilot his own vessel.
When one hails he takes him. Is not compelled to take
a pilot unless one offers his services. If a pilot does not
offer, the captain is alloWed to pilot hisown ship. as
a master's certificate of service from the Board
of TraHde.
No pilot offered his services on this occasion, or made a
signal for that purpose.
Cross examined by Mr. Aspinall: Is quite sure about
the place where the collision occurred: the Excelsior
was coming for the Cheshire shore ; if she had crossed
the Mail's bow and cleared her, and kept her helm a
starboard, she must have gone ashore. The witness was
cross-examined very minutely, with regard to his des-
cription of the position of the vessels at the time of the
collision. The vessel was in very good trim at the time.
She was drawieg six feet forward and ten feet aft.
There are stancheons all round the bulwarks, but wit-
ness does not think any one of the stancheons is directly
in front of the lamp The forerigging does not come
directly before the lamp. Has never heard any com-
plaints about the position of the lamps in his
vessel.
The lamp is on the saloon deck, in a socket nailed
down.

To Mr. Blair : If the Excelsior had ported her helm
when she first came in sight, she would have got clear
of the Mail. Witness continued edging in towards the
Cheshire shore, to avoid collision, from the time he saw
the Excelsior. The moment he saw the red light of the
Excelsior shut out, he gave orders to stop, his helm
still continuing ported. That part of the river south of
the rock light, is a place where many craft usually lie.
Has commanded the vessel since the 27th of February.
Generally makes two passages a week. Has found the
lights work well during that period.
Lawrence Kelly deposed that at the time the collision
took place, Michael Doran was on the foredeck. Heard
the screams of the dying, and saw Michael Doran among
them. Accompanied him to the Northern Hospital,
where he died.
William Corley deposed that his brother was one of
those killed.
Mr. M'Gowan, surgeon, of the Northern Hospital,
deposed that Michael Doran was brought to the hospital
about three on Sunday morning, where died. The
witness deposed as to the deaths of the several unfortu-
nate individuals who died in the hospital.
John ;Sven identified his bruther, Michael Byre* so

one of those killed in the collision. Was a passenger
do hoard the Wail, and after the collision, discovered
his brother's dead body behind one of the masts.
"Tames M`Keown identified the body of his brother as
one of the killed.
Michael Conway identified his brother, Maurice
Conway.
several other witnesses were examined with reference
to the identification and removal of the bodies. This
portion of the evidence was merely of a formal character.
All the legal gentlemen concerned left the court at the
conclusion of Captain Baily's evidence.
The further hearing of witnesses was adjourned at
six o'clock to two o'clock this day.

MACNAUGHT ON INSPIRATION.'

TO 'THE EDITOR OF THE NORTHERN TIMES

Sir,—Allow me to reply to the second question of one
who, in the NonnirtnN TIMES on Wednesday, desires to be
"saved frotri his friends." He desires to know which of
the three Creeds of the Church of England has Mr.
Macnaught called in question ? The Creed of St. Athinasius
he has not only called in question, but entirely fe. aside,
for, though at his ordination, he took an oath, that he
would teach the doctrines of the Church of this realm,
to the people committed to his charge, yet, I say, • Mr.
Macnaught has openly violated that oath, by not teaching
What it sets up for the members, of the Church to fully
believe ; also, by not making that creed a part of the
church service on the days appointed for it. This fact is,
I think, very boldly " calling in question " the creed
and the doctrine it contains. Mr. Macnaught has by this
act proved his disbelief in the eighth article, which says
that " the doctrines taught in the three creeds ought to be
thoroughly received and belieiTed, for they can be proved
by most certain wa, rants of Holy Scripture." And yet in the
face of his oath which he has taken, and his declaration of
belief of the whole thirty 'nine articles, he does not teach
nor receive the whole of them. Again, the sixth article
requires him to believe the various books which form the
Holy scriptures, and yet he sets up a book in which he
endeavours to prove that parts of the Scriptures are ,not
to be received as infallible, or, in other words—toe Word
of God.

If Mr. Macnaught's friends can set up a defence in
which they can prove that he is not required to act in
accordance with his ordination oath and el( claration of
belief in the whole of the Thirty-nine Articles, and is
justified in the course he has (as a pastor of the Church
of England) taken of late, I shall be ready to join their
ranks and advocate his cause. But not till then.
Hoping you will insert this, my reply, in your paper, I
am yours, &c., NOTA RENE.
July 10th, 11358.

THE TIPPERARY BANK-CASE OF MR
JAMES SADLEIR.

On Monday the Irish Master of the Rolls, after pro-
nouncing an order in the matter of the English shareholders,
referred to the case of Mr. James Sadleir, and the observa-
tions made the other night on the subject, by the Attorney-
General for Ireland, in the House of Commons. His
honour said :—" May I now inquire, on the part of the
public, whether informations have been sworn with respect
to the facts disclosed in this case ? If so, have any effectual
or bona fide steps been taken to make any of the
parties implicated amenable? Is it intended to prefer a bill
of indiCtment at the next Clonmel assizes, where some of
the overt acts were committed ? I have reasoa to believe
that not a copy of an affidavit or any document was
obtained, by the direction of the law advisers of the
government, of the Master's office, or from the official
manager, until on or after the 20th of June, the day
I gave judgment in this case; though long prior to
that date I had called attention to the fact that the
government had made no sign, notwithstanding the notoriety
of the frauds of the Tipperary Joint Stock Bank. If the
Irish government were ignorant of all the details it was
their own fault. If the crown solicitor had been directed
to communicate with me before or after I had given judg-
ment, I should have referred him to several affidavits and
documents, and given him the dates and particulars of each.
I did not obtrude information or advice privately, first,
because I believed then, and believe now, that it would have
no attention whatever from the govirnment, for reasons
which the public well know. I shall only add
that if no bona fide proceedings be taken at
the next Clonmel assizes, the result will be that
the duty of a privy councillor, and the nature and meaning
of the oath, will probably meet with more discussion than
the Irish government may be aware of. His Honour
concluded by expressing a strong opinion against the
conduct of the Master in Chancery (Murphy), who, it
seems, had examined Mr. James Sadleir in his private
chamber, no person being present but the official
manager and his counsel and solicitor. It could scarcely
be considered to have been a purely voluntary exami-
nation unless Mr. James Sadleit was very strictly cau-
tioned that it might be given in evidence against him,
and if the examination should not, according to the
principles of law, be used directly or indirectly to his
prejudice."

- A third edition of the Dublin Daily Express of yesterday
publishes The-folittseing:—" At the sitting of the court this
morning, the Master of the Rolls spoke to the following
effect, in reference to the reflection] passed by the Attor-
ney-general for Ireland, in the House of Commons, on the
course adopted by his lordship in commenting, before
judgment, upon the frauds alleged to have been committed
by Mr. James Sadleir, in his capacity of manager of the
Tipperary Joint Stock Bank His lordship said that he
had observed from the public journals that the Attorney-
general for Ireland had thought fit to renew the attack
which he had previously made upon him. That the
Attorney-general is much mistaken if he supposed that hs
(the Master of the Rolls) was about to rest quietly under
such imputations. He would not do any such thing ; but,
on the contrary, would send forward by this night's post
to the Government, documents which would tend to im-
peach the course that had been adop'ed by the Attorney-
general in this case, and would also be prepared on Friday
to bring forward a charge against that officer, which was
of a most serious nature, and strongly calculated to affect
his character and his office as Attorney general ; a charge
which he (the Master of the Rolls) was prepared to sub-
stantiate before a committee of the House of Commons, or
any other tiribunal ; a charge, the effects of which neither
the sophistry nor mistification of the Attorney-general
would avail him in escaping.' "