The Northern Daily Times.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1856-09-20 00:00:00

THE NORTHERN TIMES.---LIVERPOOL, SATURDAY.

THE GENOA TRANSATLANTIC STEAM
COMPANY'S FLEET.

The company is established to form a communication
between Genoa and South America, and between Genoa and
the United States, and it is intended to have four ships for
each service. The ship which had her trial trip on Thurs-
day, is called the Genova commanded by Captain Napoi.
She is u screw.steamer, three masted, and barque rigged
with wire ropes ; her length is 265 feet, breadth 38 feet,
and depth of hold 28 feet, drawing when loaded 20 fe t.
Her burden is 1,852 tons, builder's measurement, and she
can carry from 800 to 900 tons of cargo, and from 700 to
800 tons of coal in the bunkers, besides which she has
capacity for 60 first-class, 100 second, and 200 third-class
passengers. Her engines are of 300 horse-power, enominal ;
the engines are on the direct acting principle with
two piston rods two feet six inches stroke, and making
sixty strokes per minute. The diameter of the cylinders is
fifty-five inches ; the screw propeller is fifteen feet diameter
and nineteen feet pitch. There are four boilers and one extra
boiler on deck to work a donkey eneine, which may be used
for raising the anchor or other heavy work. She was
designed by Mr. Ash, and built by Messrs. Mare and Co ,
under the direction of Captain Ford, formerly in the
service of the General Screw Steam Company, and lately
employed by the Turkish government. She has a poop
deck and raised forecastle. The saloon is of the full width
of the ship, is lighted from the port-holes and a companion
lantern on deck ; it has six feet ten inches headway, and is
superbly fitted, the decorations being in maple and oak.
There is also a second cabin, the fittings of which are
elegant. The ventilation is by means of perforated panels ;
it appears to be effectually accomplished, and the orna•
mentatioa is made subservient to it. The vessel is fitted
with a distilling apparatus, which is capable of supplying
about 350 gallons of fresh water per diem, besides a separate
apparatus for, the cooking-room, which will supply 150
gallons. Altogether, whether in respect of comfort, con-
venience, or elegance, the Genova is one of the best
specimens of naval architecture that has been built on the
banks of the Thames. She started from Gravesend at
twenty minutes past twelve, having on board a number
of gentlemen connected with the 'company and their
friends, amongst whom were Mr. P. Rolt, M.P., Mr.
Maudslay, Mr. Joshua Field, Mr. G. B. Rennie, Captain
Mackinnon, R.N., Mr. Petroni, and other scientific gen-
tlemen. The trial was not one of speed, but in order to
ascertain that her engines acted properly and that the vessel
was in working trim. Her engines, therefore, were not
kept at full speed, but she made about twelve knots an
hour. The engines at first worked a little stiffly, which is
inseparable from newness, but this wore off, and before
long they worked freely enough, and there was a remark-
able absence of vibration. The vessel steamed round the
Nore Light, and then returned, arriving at Gravesend
about five o'clock, every one on board being well pleased
with the trip and with the performance of the vessel. This
is the third ship of the fleet which has been completed.
The two first, which are named the Victor Emmanuel
and the Count de Cavour, were built by the same firm
(the engines by Messrs. Rennie,) have been engaged in
the Crimea in the French transport service, from which
they are now disengaged, and are being made ready to
take their stations on the line ; a fourth ship is being
built also at the shipyard of Messrs. Mare, whose busi-
ness, we understand, is now conducted by an association
of engineers, and she is expected to be hunched on the
15th proximo.

DARESBURY AND FRODSHAM FARMERS

CLUB

THE SHOW AT RUNCORN.

(FROM OUR OWN REPORTER.)

On Thursday the town of RuncJul presented an
appearance of extraordinary int3rest and animation, on the
occasion of the above mentioned society holding its annual
exhibition of oattio in tho town. Flag. and banners,
triumphal arches bedecked with evergreens, were to be
seen in every direction, and even at the houses of the
working classes, the same attention was manifested to do
honour to tha meeting, as that of the wealthier portion of
the inhabitants. At an early hour the sky became clouded,
and from nine to eleven o'clock rain fell almost without
intermission; towards noon, however, the sun shone out
in all its splendour, and the remainder of the day was all
that could be desired. The town soon became filled with
the gentry, agriculturists, and labourers of the district. At
the hout appointed the gates of the show yard were thrown
open to the public, and the handsome return of £92 some
odd shillings was received for admission. It is wholly
impossible that any description of ours can do justice to the
quality of the various implements and cattle which were
exhibited.

After the judges had minutely made their inspection, the
proceedings were adjourned to the new and spacious Market
Hal!, which has just been completed, and where the dinner,
which was supplied by Mr. Huxley, of the Royal Hotel,
took place. The tables were abundantly supplied with every
delicacy of the season, and reflected much credit on the
worthy host and hostess. Gilbert Greenhall, M.P., presided.
Amongst the company we observed—Joseph Stubs, Esq., of
Frodsham; Sir Richard Brooks, Bart.; Captain Lyon, the
Rev. John Barclay, Vicar of Runcorn ; James Nicolson,
Esq. ; William Hignett, Esq.. steward to the Marquis of
Cholmondely; J. H. Hays, Esq., of Frodsham ; Phillip
Whiteway, Esq., of Runcorn, &c.
After the cloth had been removed, the Warrington band
struck up " God Save the Queen."
The Chairman then proposed, "Health. Long Life, and
Happiness to her Majesty,' which was responded to by the
the most hearty cheers.
The next toast was, " Prince Albert, the Prince of
Wales, and the rest of the Royal Family," which also met
a warm response.
After a short pause, the Chairman again rose and gave,
" Health, Long Life, and Happiness to his Majesty the
Emperor of the French, and his Illustrious Consort," drank
with three times three.

G. Eaton, Esq., of Poole, then :gave the " Army and
Navy."
Captain Lyon responded in an appropriate speech.
The Chairman then gave, " the Bishop and Clergy of the
Diocese"—coupling with the toast the name of the Vicar
of Runcorn.
The Rev. John Barclay then rose to acknowledge the
compliment, and, in the course of an animated address,
which way repeatedly applauded, took occa3ion to remark
that he was exceedingly thankful to witness, in a manner
not to be mistaken, that the exertions of the clergy were
appreciated, but, without the co-operation of the laity, they
could do but little good. So far as his own exertions were
concerned, he was happy to reflect they had been seconded
and encouraged by the whole neighbourhood. He was
much pleased now to witness the merchant, the manufac-
turer, and agriculturist associated together for the purpose
of carrying out the common benefit. There had, unfortu-
nately, been times when interests clashed with each other;
but that was removed, and all parties appeared to be united
in the common bond. from which the best results had arisen.

The Chairman then gave " The Health of Sir Richard
Brook."

The Hen. Baronet, in returning thanks, expressed the
delight he felt at being present at so large a meeting of his
friends and neighbours. The show had, indeed, been
excellent, and reflect° I much credit on the exhibitors.
Henry White, Esq., then rose to propose " the Magis-
trates of the County," to whom all were so deeply indebted.
He also begged to couple with the toast the honoured
name of Joseph Stubs, E3q., who acknowledged the com-
pliment in an able speech which was much applauded.
The list of prizes was then read over, but its extreme
length precludes the possibility of publication in onr
impression of to-day.
" The Health of the Judges" was then given, which was
responded to by Mr. Ellis, of Halewood, near Liverpool,
who stated that the stock had been so superior, that
they had encountered much difficulty in awarding the
prizes.
The meeting soon after bra'• e up.
[Notwithstanding that we gate a double paper yesterday,
we were unable to find roomfor the insertion of the above
report, although then in type.

THE BAZAAR was re-opened at two o'clock on Thursday,
and did not close until seven in the evening. It was again
crowded, as on the previous day, by persons of respectability,
who came with an evident wish, not only to benefit the
building fund, but to do honour to the excellent families of
the neighbourhood, who had so generally exerted them-
selves on behalf of a truly philanthrophic object. But, per-
haps, the great popularity of the Rev. John Barclay,
accomplished much towards the grand results which this
bazaar has realised. The days receipts from all the stalls,
amounted to the handsome sum of £179, which, with the
£205 realised on Wednesday, will accomplish far more
than was anticipated.

DREADFUL ACCIDENT AND LOSS OF
LIFE AT LEEDS.

An accident of a fearful character, involving loss of life,
' and serious, if not fatal, injuries to several people, took place
at A. & B. Wilson and Co.'s railway foundry, Hunslet, near
Leeds, on Wednesday evening. It appears that, at the time
above mentioned, nine men were engaged at a traverse crane,
lifting a marine engine (upon the locomotive principle) to a
wherry, for the purpose of removing from the yard. The
crane was stated to be capable of lifting in a straight line
twenty tons, and the engine to be lifted did not exceed
nine tons, but the lift being an oblique one, caused the
beam to give way. It fell a distance of between eighteen
and twenty feet, smashing to atoms everything it came
in contact with in its decent. At this time there
wee four men upon the beam, and five below. One
poor fellow, named Simon Smith, who was engaged in super-
intending the work, was killed on the spot. Two other men
—John Goodall and James Downing—who were upon the
crane when the beam gave way, were hurled to the
ground with great violence. Goodall was most seriously,
if not dangerously wounded. Downing was found to
have his arm broken, and to have sustained serious injuries
in his back. Assistance was as soon as possible pro-
cured, and these two unfortunate men were conveyed with
all speed to the Infirmary, where every attention was
paid, but Goodall was still in a very precarious condition.
Reuben Tyson, also employed at the crane, sustained serious
injuries in his back, but he was enabled to be conveyed
house in a cab. Two other men, one of whom was named
William Knightley, heard something going wrong as they
stood upon the platform, and at the risk of their lives made
a desperate spring. Fortunately they leaped far enough to
clear the falling machinery, and escaped with comparatively
slight injuries, Knightley only receiving a Wound in the
neck.

THE OMNIBUS THIEVES

COMMITTAL OF Two OF THE PARTIN —This day week
we gave ample details of a charge preferred against
four persons, named John Adamson, John Berry,
Jane Jones, and Margaret White, with being con-
cerned in several omnibus and other robberies. The
facts of the case must be fresh in our readers' memory.
The prisoners were yesterlay brought up on remand by
Povey, Thompson, and M'Culloch, of the detective force.
The evidence of Mrs. Newell, who was robbed in the
Kirkdale 'bus, was taken. In this case, the female
prisoners ware caught in the act—one of the officers
seeing the fe!ony committed. Mr. Bluck appeared for
the prisoners Adamson, Berry, and Jones, and Mr.
Campbell was far White. In addition to the evidence
already given, the following was adduced :—Mrs. E.
Grace, a grocer, residing in Aigburth-street, said about
six weeks ago, she was in a omnibus, and went from the
bottom of Bold street to Parliament-street. She had
two silver spoons (now produced) in her pocket tied up
in a leather bag ; her pocket was picked of the spoons,
and she identified them as her property. (One of
the spoons was found in Berry's house, the other in the
lodging of Adamson.) The prisoner White sat beside
her on that day, and got out of the 'bus.at the Philhar-
monic Hall. In reply to Mr. Bluck and Mr. Campbell,
the witness said she could not be quite certain of the
woman, but she decidedly was most like her, and she
would all but swear positively to her identity. Mr.
Bluck said that would not do Mrs. Mary Burgess, of
North Windsor-street, Park, said, about two months ago
she drew £2OO out of Heywood's Bank, and whilst in the
Mill-street omnibus, she lost the money, consisting of
ten £lO notes and one £lOO note. The woman Jones
sat next her, but she was dressed differently from what
she appeared at present. In reply to Mr. Bluck, the
lady said she picked out the prisoner from amongst half-
a dozen other women, yet she would not swear beyond
all doubt as to her identity, as she was differently
dressed. Mr. Bluck contended, that so far as the men
were concerned, there was no evidence to commit them
The fact of some spoons being found in tbeirkouses was
not sufficient, and he contended that the identity of the
spoons had not been established, as there was no marks
on them. Mr. Campbell addressed the court for his
client, and, at the conclusion of both addresses, Mr.
Clough said, at present he would not offer any more
evidence. The men were discharged, and the women
fully committed for trial