The Northern Daily Times.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1856-12-20 00:00:00

be committed to prison during the pleasure of the

heartlessness of the PALMERSTON Cabinet in the

Queen.
Our police intelligence of yesterday will be found
full and accurate in another column. It will be
seen that the lottery tables, which used
to infest the North West end of Lime
street, have, by one fell swoop, been got
lid of ; that the " parcel dodger'. has been
caught, brought up for examination and
remanded, and that a sort of amende honourable has
been made to the police force, in the case of " Mr.
Smith, Contractor." The Collegiate School Exarni-,
nation took place yesterday. The proceedings
were of the usual interesting character, and
would well repay the perusal of our readers. Red-
path and the Great Northern Frauds have again
been before the London Magistrate, and another

Language of HUDIBRAS :

" Quarrel with minced pies I and disparage
Their best and dearest friend, plum•porridge ;
Fat pig, and goose itself, oppose,
And blaspheme custard thro' the nose."
Such strange perversions of taste are as much
denounced in these days as in earlier times. Few
people can see the propriety of allowing a host

of credulous mortals to invite themselves to din-

ner, when, by the dint of tonics and abstinence,

;hey have qualified themselves for a seat at my

Lord Mayor's table ; and, at the last moment,
turning round and telling them they must have
no lotteries, and that there will be no dinners for
those who have paid their money !
Had Mr. MANSFIELD made the melancholy
announcement a month, or even a week ago,
there would have been some show of reason and
justice about it. But, as it is, we can scarcely
believe that the Government are serious about the
matter. There must be some mistake in official

remand has been granted.
Our domestic news to-day contains several items
of interest. Newcastle, it would appear, is not
pleased or satisfied at the Persian Expedition.
The following very curious and extremely
absurd resolution was passed at a meeting
the other day, that the Cabinet Council,
after having superseded the Privy Council, the
Crown and i"arliament, has abdicated in favour
of a single man, who is, consequence, dictator of
England. That, in the plenitude of his irresponsible
lawless power, that dictator has now sent the
forces of her Mr_jsty on an expedition agaius,,
Persia, which is piratical, no declaration of war
having been made according to the forms required
by the law and the constitution,—the notification
at Calcutta by the Governor General of India,
being in no sense such a proclamation, but
merely an attempted evasion of the law and
Constitution. That it therefore behoves the people
of this country to consi ler the means to he
taken for their protection, alike against the
commission of crime and suffering of isjury."
The speeches delivered on the occasion were
strictly in harmony with the language of this re•

quarters. We are no admirers of the system of
good dinners by lottery, which the authorities
seek to suppress. Chance should be wholly done
away with in such matters, and a guarantee
given that dinner shall be ready for the poor
man, every day, at one o'clock. This cannot be
done, we presume, and we are at a loss to under-
stand how running into the opposite extreme of
uncertainties will satisfy the robust appetite which
naturally follows protracted speculation, and a
prolonged contemplation of sumptuous bills of
fare. Yet, if a large number of persons will put-
their trust in prizes, and feel disposed to pocket,
in good-humoured silence, the bitter agonies of
disappointment, we really cannot see that there
is any harm in it. The people will spend money
at this festive season in a variety of ways they
never think of at any other time, and it matters
very little whether they throw a shilling into a
lottery for a good dinner, or drop it straight
in to the till of the publican. They may win
something in one way, whereas they may lose
much by the other ; and why a venture so harm-
less should be put down, without a moment's
notice, we cannot conceive.
We have heard a great many persons condemn
the practice as one which interferes seriously with
the lawful business of the shopkeeper. But this

solution.
The Emperor Napoleon has bestowed the deco-
ration of the Legion of Honour upon Mr. Alderman
Salomons, to mark thewhigh sense of his exertions
in aid of those who were the victims of the innun-
dations in France. But it has come out that our
own Government will not allow Mr. Salomons to
wear the decoration because it -was not granted for
military service.
Our advices from France to day are mainly in
reference to the article published in Wednesday's
Moniteur on the Neufchatel question. Many of the
Emperor's oldest adherents are lost in astonishment
at what they consider not only an act of inexpli-
cable ingratitude, but one of suicidal policy. That
Loius Napoleon—who, when the Orleanist Govern.
ment of France demanded his extradition (a
demand which was supported by many of the con-
tinental Powers in the interest of what was then
called order) found an inviolable asylum in the
Swiss Republic, which, faithful to its traditions,
resolved to brave Europe in arms rather than
deliver him up should now take part with
Prussia against Switzerland in a quarrel wherein
all the substantial right is on the side of the
Republican Government, and the abettor of
the royalist rebels has nothing but a legal
figment--eand a figment, moreover, not material to
the immediate question—to rely upon, shocks the
understanding, and shatters the faith of many
hitherto-staunch Napoleonists. No ray of hope is
now visible of the peaceable solution of this dis-
pute—on the contrary, the armanents of Prussia
are now certain, and at Berlin everybody is pre
pared to see, in a short time, an exec lition to the
Swiss frontier. Prussia does not claim the co-
operation of; the other States of Germany, but is
content twe. be allowed to march her troops
through their territory. The Swiss, on their part,
show no sign of vacillation. On the contrary, the
opening sittings of the two cantonal Great Councils
which have taken place at Berne and Thurgau,
breathe nothing but resistance But this much
has been secured, that if Switzerland, even at the
last moment, should stretch out her hand for
peace, it will cheerfully be received. Prussia's
own declaration, as well as the policy adopted by
France, secures it.
A correspondent at Berne writes as follows :
" I am assured that, in addition to the two libera-
tions on bail which have already taken place,
under the authority of the Chamber of Accusation,
there will in a few days be four or five provisional
releases. The President of the Gland Council of
Thurgovia (the canton in which the Emperor of
the French was made a citizen in 1834), M. Kap-
peler, who is known for the extreme moderation of
his opinions, has pronounced at the opening of the
Council a speech which has made a sensation.
Alluding to the position in which the Swiss
are placed, and the danger with which the
attempt at Neufchatel has menaced their common
country, M. Kappeler said :---‘ The hour of trial
will perhaps soon arrive. We see, gentlemen, the
national honour and independence in the hands of
an authority which deserves our full and entire
confidence. We can count upon it, as it can count
upon us. While fearing nothing, let us not neglect
to take measures of precaution. Let us not pro-
voke, let us not clamour, but, at the moment of
extremity, let the country find all her sons,
without distinction- of political parties, resolved
to make the greatest sacrifices for the weal."
A letter from St. Petersburg Mentions the death
of General Cheremetieff, Minister et the Do•
mains, from a second attack of apoplexy, as
also that of Count Strogonoff, a veteran
Russian diplomatist, who died at a very
advanced age. The same letter states the health
of the Marquis de Courtavel, who, it may be
remembered, was seized with a severe illness
in consequence of exposure to the cold, has much
improved. According to a St. Petersburg letter of
9th, in New Prussian Gazette, of Berlin, the hopes
that had been entertained of a certain degree of
liberty being allowed to the press in Russia 'bad
been disappointed, the journals having been again
subjected to restrictions, and even the Nord of
Brussels, the Russian organ, has frequently
articles blotted out.
The political position of Holland continues to be
very unsettled. The equal division of votes which
had taken place on two former occasions in the
Second Chamber of the States-General on the
budgets of the Interior and of War was renewed
on Satut day, when 32 members declared in favour
of the adoption of the fund for secret services, and
32, against it. On Monday a second division took
place, when the budget was adopted by 35 votes to
33. It appears difficult to govern under such
circumstances.
We have advices from Constantinople of the 12th
inst., which announce the departure on that day of
Hali Bey, Redschid Paella's son, for Paris, via
Marseilles, with instructions respecting the Con-
ference. French ships were expected in the Boa-
phorous. The Russians had disembarked arms and
ammunition at Zella. The works in the Persian
arsenals were progressing with indefatigable vigour.
Naples dates of the 16th instant state that the
English residents, and all those passing through
that city had signed a letter congratulating the
king on his late escape, and went to the palace to
present it.
The Ericsson arrived here last night with two
days latter news from As eerica. There is no in-
telligence of importance, " Congress was in
Session," but no business of importance had been
transacted. Commercial matters ware quiet.

is complete twaddle. What difference can the
loss of the few customers who win prizes on such
occasions, make in the shopkeeper's customers ?
Would a thousand people be missed during the

Christmas week out of our markets ? Those
who have to distribute prizes buy from the shop-
keeper. They are not importers of the goods
they give away, and the shopkeeping trade of
Liverpool would be worth but very little, if any
ittle movement of fancy could interfere with its
legitimate demand. What evil, then, is there in
these " Christmas Festivities ?" " They bring
" people to public-houses," cries one, and " they
`` will lead to a taste for gambling," says another
class of thinkers. But we fear that people will
go to public-houses and will gamble when theS
have the means, without any such inducements
as those which are 8o loudly railed against. We
do not intend, however, to advocate the system.
It has its objections. But what, may we ask, is
to be done ? The subscription lists were all
filled up before the government notice for sup-
pression of the lotteries was given ; and are the
holders of the large funds raised, and the vast
amount of provender purchased, to retain pos-
session of both ? The hundreds who have paid
their money have no legal claim on those who
have received it, and unless it is restored—which
is impossible in some cases, for a very large pro-
tion of it has been laid out—voluntarily by those
who hold the stakes, it will be altogether lost to
the poor. Mr. MANSFIELD will probably repre-
sent these facts to the Government, and endeavour
to get the very tardy notice in question
rescinded for this year, with any understanding
that may be thought best with regard to the
future.

" No MORE pies, Dolly !". was the cry raised
throughout Liverpool, immediately after Mr.
MANSFIELD gave publicity to the official Ukase
issued against " Christmas Festivities." Thun-
der never came upon the lovers of roast goose
and apple sauce, roast beef and plum pudding,
boiled turkey and trimmings, more suddenly.
How to account for the untimely phenomenon,
was altogether beyond the comprehension of the
multitude who had subscribed their shillings, in
hope of getting; better holiday dinner than usually
falls to their lot. Some thought of one thing,
some another ; and we think we heard one
grim-visaged aborigine declaiming against the

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NORTHERN TIMES.---LIVERPOOL, SATURDAY

CHRISTMAS.

THE MARKETS, LOCAL ARRANGEMENTS, AND
OTHER" CCMPLLIIENTS OF THE SEASON."

It has been a " time-honoured custom" to welcome old
Christmas, and close the passing year, by rendering due
reverence to the sage and paternal gentleman who so
long has held sway over all Christian countries, and
whose dominion, as it were, is acknowledged at this
peculiar portion of the earth's revolution, and not only
acknowledged, but appreciated by his countless legions.
It is curious to observe. how particular seasons of the

year are marked by peculiar customs —to omit which
would be little short of heresy, or, as our friend Dog-
berry would graphically express it, " flat burglary.'.
Now burglary means a breaking into, and, therefore, if
we break into the ancient customs, and deviate from

their ordinances, we should be " burglars " on the
manners, customs, and habits of our ancestors. We have

too much respect for those svh,.) have gone before us,
and although we do not indorse all their " sayings and
doings," we cannot help saying that we subscribe to the
good things they did and leave the rest in the
claws of an old gentleman called " oblivion." Taking a
peep through time's telescope, it is a pleasant thing to
look at the old vule log burning in the hsll-4-the cook's

sluts and butlers, dog devils and dairy maids, running
to and fro at this season of the year.

At the time
When the Christmas chime
Is a merry sound to heir ;
When the squire's wide hall
Is (or used to be) open to all,
And filled with good
Christmas cheer.

When holly and ivy graced the walls in fantastic
festoons, and when the witching welcomes of the " maids
of Merry England," added lustre to the diamonds and
pearls that twined in their braided Saxon hair—when
hospitality was not a mockery, and friendship only a
name— when love and fidelity went hand in hand, and—
but these good. old times and good old customs have
given way to the influence of hot water and several other
agents, including magnetism and electricity, and these
agents have caused a revolution in everything except the
diurnal circles, Spring time and summer, harvest and
winter, will come and go, and succeed each other,
despite the exertion of boiling water and magnetic
influence, and hence it is, by the natural revolution of
things, that we once again find ourselves close on the
lan4ina.rks that separate us from another figure in the
after portion of the nineteenth century. What strange
things have happened since this time last year ? We
were at deadly conflict with our neighbour of Russia,
and this year we suppose we will be exchanging
" Christmas bAces" with him— we don't mean fisty
cuffs—nor bayonet prods, nor rifle bullets, nor boome-
rangs—no, but real plum pudding, fat geese, and tho'
last not least, some real ozdd Irish whiskey or " London
Tom" (gin). By the way, the government have issued
orders to the magistrates in all the large towns where
"splendid Christmas presents" are to be had, to stop all
the " drawings," so that the hundreds of prizes (we
should like to see the fortunate individual who ever got
a prize at such drawings) most disinterestedly offered to
the public, will revert to the benevolent "speculators"
in " all for the small charge of one shilling !"
Speaking of the things that have happened within
the period of the last twelve months, there
is a comfort in knowing that if we are at peace
with Russia, we have the felicity of being at war with
Persia, so that as Moll Flaggon would say, " It's only
one down and another come on." If the Persian prove
as tough a customer as the Russ—but here again we
are digressing, still
Thoughts come thick and fast,
Like the leaves from—
A tree in October, when shaken by the west wind, and
when the sear and yello'w leaf—this is not a good
sitnilie! There is more animation through town about
this Christmas, than we have observed for some years
past. Every face seems joyous —business, bustle, and
All that sort of thing,
Which makes the beggar equal to the king.

To be sure it does. A beggar may wade and wander
through, and admire all the good things offered for sale
in the various markets through town, and so far as tha t
is concerned, a king could not do more, But every one
is aware that there is
A difference between
A beggar and a queen.
But we need not tell the reason why. Qne point is,
however, worth remark, and that is a queen ca❑
buy what she pleases, and that's more than a
beggar can do. We must end our paetie and
philosophical strains, and proceed to mere matter of
fact, every day life sort of business. Byron describes a
dinner party—probably one at which he attended, but
no matter whether he did or n)t, his description
is nevertheless good. A fellow who is almost
up to the elbows in a basin of turtle soup
is asked some question by a neighbour, and,
without raising his head from the Aldermanic liquid (it
had some green fat, no doubt) he replied with a peculiar
point of the spoon, reeking with the savoury drops
Eating is hard work,
I have no time to spare ;
If you want any information,
Go and ask my neighbour there.
Excellent ! faith, and to the purpose. This brings us
to the great, the all important, the absorbing, and the
climatrical climax of Christmas Markets, and the divers
things that spring therefrom, take root, and have their
being from the parent stock. In the first place, it may
be truly observed that for some few years past there has
not been a finer, a more extensive, or better regulated
show of meat for Christmas. than can be seen in the
different markets this year. There appears to have been
unusual care bestowed on the breed of cattle and sheep,
and what is techinically called the " finish" cannot be
surpassed. A few years ago, the fashion used to run in
the direction of fat. Indeed, it was painful to see the
semi mountains of this substance piled on oxen and
sheep, whilst the more useful portion was nezlected.—
This defect has been remedied this year, and the fat and
lean (the best of the meat) are now co-mingled so judi•
ciously, that the gourmand's eye gloats over the
Fat that's so white,
And the lean that's so ruddy.

And, oh ! how he will feel when he beholds it " hot, a„
hot, smoking, piping hot," before him an the wel,
garnished table ! Whether this may be called a
6' green Christmas" or not, there is a great
variety of verdure apparent through town, in the shape
of holly, and ivy, and misletoo, and yew, anl artificial
flowers, green as the grass—very grass. Flags ant.
banners, with a " thousand and one" other things, sign,
fying that something more than ordinary is astir, float
from houses and windows—and as for the latter, the
windows, the largest amount of attraction is offered to
such as possess money to rig themselves out in the
"finest finery," at the lowest possible charge. Turn we
now to .

ST. JOHN'S MARKET
As first on our list, as it is in all other respects. We
may, once for all, say that the chief features of this great
emporium, this vast mart, where people who require
necessary food, such as beef, mut; on, bacon, pork, hares,
rabbits, poultry and game, do most congregate, are
rather brighter and more animated than we have observed
for the past two or three years. After all, there is nothing
like peace, for during the two years that war prevailed,
there was a sort of sluggish activity, as it might be called,
observed about the markets, that strangely contrasted
with the active animation observable for some previous
years, and we are glad to see the real animation revived
during the present season. It is to be presumed, that
every one knows the value of peace, and in no respect is
its price more estimated than in respect to the produc
tions which are to be seen in our markets. The cattle
feeder can turn his attention to fat oxen, sheep and
swine, instead of being harrassed by "income tax
schedules" The agriculturist can determine what sort
of wheat is best calculated for the peculiar soil on his
farm, and:--but it would be an endless, and perhaps apt
useless task to go on proving what every one knows,
what no one disputes, and what all admire, the blessings
awl comforts of peace. Before we enter on the portion of
this great market that relates immediately to the more

substantial comforts of life, we may take a walk through
those avenues where luxuries are found and dispensed
with liberal hands—to all who can afford to pay for
them. And this puts me in mind of a passage in a cele-
brated (unpublished, of course) poem, by a friend of
ours, in which is described a general shop, kept by a
lady with whom he banked," and who suld

Split peas and groceries,
Ground rice and sugar candy,
Red herrings and white penny loaves.
For all these, and a great deal more, you—or any one
else, who possess the le argent, can procure in Saint
John's market. In the game and poultry department,
there is no lack, either in quantity or quality—indeed,
hot!i are excellent. Geese and turkeys come utuier the
same class ; the gabbling tribe, from their plump, fair
and en bon point ensemble, appear to have had more than
ordinary attention paid to their " keep." The " winged"
and " feathered tribe," corning under the head of "game
proper," must have been railer numerous throughout
the country this year, if we judge from the quantity that
is offered for post mortem examination during the twelve
days of the great festival. Then

The rabbits and hares,
And the birds that go in pairs.
Pairs" are called " braces" —supposed to be an old
Anglo,Saxon word f " a couple," gracefully dangle—
tail downward—from between rows of evergreens, holly
and ivy, mistletoe and rosemary, thyme, sage and other
oderiferous ! erbs, with

Three items more—videlicet—
WLite cabbage, eggs and bacon,
That would set the very portals
Of a vacant stomach aching !
Enough on thik minor matter, and enough of these
luxuries will be found this year in John's Market.
Walking up through the great centre avenue reminds
one of sotnething in addition to arcadian arbours.
Evergreens and new greens arc scattered in tasteful
negligence, trying to imitate nature in all its gorgeous
luxuriance. Orange groves and orchards are represented,
as well as art can represent these productions. Grapes
hang in scientific bunches, as if from the parent stem,
and onions—oh, vile comparison—dangle in strings
like—but we have no simile for this useful, wholesome,
yet strongly perrumed vegetable. First and" foremost"
in respect to the premier fruit stalls stands Mr. George
Taylor's, who, apart from the fine and ample quantity of
articles which he exhibits, displays taste in the arrange-
ment of his " wares" that would do credit to a Parisian
ourveyor ala fruitere, The finest stalls of all sorts of
fowl, including all the wild species known both at home
and abroad, that we have observed for years, can be
looked upon at Mr. Glendinning's and Mr. S. Hatche's.
Indeed, these are worth going some distance to look on.
In the more substantial department—the beef and
mutton department —the show is not only extensive,
but the quality is superior to what we have seen for
some years past. The admirers of fine oxen and sheep,
cannot wish for anything more than the market affords
this year. Indeed, even the uninitiated cannot fail to
be attracted with the fine " finish" of the animals
placed before them, and the only wonder is where
will p?ople enough be found to consume such moun-
tains of good things as are presented to public gaze.
Imp►iinis then, let us look in at the stall of Mr. Lowthian,
who is this year (as last) admitted to be the "Monarch
of the market." His stall is not only a curiosity, but a
wonder, and we should say there is nothing like it to be
seen in England. There is no market in London to
equal ours, and, therefore, there is nothing that can bear
comparison with Mr. Lowthian's stall. The quantity
and quality of what he exhibits is really surprising, and
one becomes almost bewildered whilst gazing with
admiration on the good things provided for the sus-
tenance of man. He has no less than fifteen beasts all
of the largest size and finest quality. Thy are chiefly
of the Scotch breed, and bred by the Earl of Galloway,
who is so well known as the most successful rearer of
fine stock in Scotland, and whose cattle always procure
the first prizes at agricultural shows, and the first prices
at market. Other of these animals were bred and fed
by David Tennant-, Esq., Kirkcudbright, and the Duke
of Buceleuch, all known to the English markets for the
excellence of the stock they offer to the public. These
animals have been purchased at very high figures, and
fully fit-ed for the tables which ,Mr. Lowthian provides.
In addition to this extensive stock, he also has
on show and sale. upwards of fifty of the
finest sheep ever exhibited at a Christmas market,
consisting of Cheviot and Southdowns. Tnese were
reared by the Dukes of Sutherland and Rich-
mond. The wonder is how sheep could be
brought to such perfec ion, and, in this respect it proves
that there is a science in rearing and feeding animals for
market, and that the purchaser (Mr. Lowthian) must he
a superior judgt in selecting the best specimens to he had
in the three kingdoms. Not content with these " good
things," he has a display of lambs, which at this season
are so highly prized by the puhlic,and these animals would
o credit to the months of May or June, not to mention
December. In veal he is also the premier stall, the finest
specimens being on view here. He has some pork and
bacon pigs of the most approved breed and the quality
cannot be surpassed One would think that the show of
Mr. Lowthian ended here, but not so. He has a prize
Cape sheep which is worth going some distance to look
on. It is said by better jedges than we can pretend to
be, that such a specimen has not been seen before in our
Liverpool market, and, as a proof of this Mr. L. challenges
the world to produce anything like it. This is a bold
challenge, no doubt, but from what has been stated to us,
we do not think the gauntlet will be taken up ; so this
wonderful animal remains without a competitor. This
stall is illuminated with gas, a thistle and star, with the
initials," V, A." and " Lowthian." Any person wishing
to behold the wonders of the Cape, will be more than
satisfied by lookineeon the sheep from that colony, the
double tail of the animal being nearly as large as an
ordinary sized leg of mutton !
Next in extent and variety to Mr. Lowthian's stall,
is that of Mr. Thomas Tomlison's, and if Lowthian's
exhibition was not in co►npetition, the palm should be
awarded to Mr Tomlison. The latter patronises, to a
great extent, Irish beef, which it must he admitted is
very fine. Mr. T. has the following large quantity on
show :-20 fine Irish bullocks, fed by J. N Gerard,
county Meath, 5 prime Galloway bullocks, 20 prime
Cheviot wedders, 20 prime Irish wcdders, fed by Tohn
Bolton of Stane,. caunty Mea h ; 12 very fine wedders
fed by himself; 2 fine lambs (Irish) ; a Cape sheep
(surpassed only by Mr. Lowthian's) ; 6 prime bacon pigs.
fed by himself : 4 prime pork do., and 4 fine fat cal►es,
This stall too is ornamented with illuminations, V. and
N., crowned by a star, and over the door his name sur-
mounted by a star. There is a fine " baron of beef,"
exhibited here which is intended to be dressed at Rad.
ley's Adelphi Hotel, and in addition, there are a couple
of specimens of bacon pigs reared by Mr. Radley, that are
much admired. The next stall in point of extent, is that
of Mr. William Knight, who has an extensive and
splendid show of meat of all sorts. To-day we have only
time to glance hastily at the well filled stalls of Mr.
Dentith (an excellent show), Mr. Preston, Mr. Fletcher,
Mr. Ramsden, Mr. Hughes, Mr Dodd and others ; but
as we intend to go through the market again, and give
another notice of it, comprising what we are not able to
acco►nplish to day, we leave these and others for future
observation. This remark applies to Saint James', Saint
Martin's, and other markets in town, to all of which due
attention shall be paid. There are other departments in
the gastronomic line, to which we cannot help alluding,
and in this respect, Mr. John Gibbons' house, of London
Road, cannot be overlooked. The tea table is as impor-
tant as the dinner table, and in this respect Mr. Gibbons
has made ample provision li all respects. From the
admired Scotch cakes (for which the house is so famous)
to the exquisite " Bun loaf," and all the variety of bis-
cuits so desirable, Mr. Gibbons lacks nothing, and our
fair readers will find all they require to make a recherche
1 and pleasing tea table agreeable during the festivities.
♦

PASSENGERS PER ERICSSO:g.—Mr. John Chambers and
wife, Mr. U. Kaiser, Miss Kaiser, Mr. John Jones, Mr.
Charles Cate, Mr. Fortuna Baptist°, Mr. and Mrs. Pardy
and two children. •
BOROITGR SES&lONS.—Prisoners tried and sentenced yes-
terday : Ellen Burns, for felony, 6 months and hard labour ;
and for misdemeanours, Joseph Mathews, 4 weeks ; John
Kelly, 2 months ; James Clarke, 18 do ; Samuel C. Craig,
8 do; Elizabeth Matthews, 2 do; Thomas Stewart, 8 do ;
Patrick Doyle, 4 do; John Plunkett, 9 do ; Sarah Magee,
acquitted.
IV) ERSEY HOTEL.—On Wednesday evening last a nume-
rous and highly respec"able party sat down to enjoy the
annual dinner given by Mr. Franklin. As on former
occasions, the worthy host occupied the chair. After
discussing the various good things set before them, several
patriotic toasts were proposed, and dran: with the greatest
enthusiasm. The company then separated for dancing,
which wa3 kept up, under the enlivening strains of Mr.
Emidy's music, until an early hour.
IMpORTANIT TO SHIPOWNERS —ItAREETTS V. S. J. MEL
HUIsH AND Co.—This case was heard in the Vice Chancellor
Stewart's Court on the 16th instant, and judgment given
for plaintiffs. The plaintiffs were part owners of the ship
Matilda Wat,enbach, and the defendants were also part
owners, and ship's husbands. The bill was fur an account
of the original cost of the building of the vessel, and for an
account of the various voyages. The defendants resisted
the account for the huiiding of the vessel, but the Judge
decided that they'were not only bound to render the plain—
tiffs an account of the original cost of the vessel, but also
an account for the working of the vessel since she was
launched.