The Northern Daily Times.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1857-03-11 00:00:00

THE BRAZILIAN MAIL.

The steamer Teutonia, from the Brazils, arrived
t Southampton on Monday afternoon, as inti
mated in yesterday's paper. The political news
to hand is not of the least importance.

COMMERCIAL INTELLIGENCE.
PERNAMBUCO, FRB. 7.

Exchange : Transactions to the amount of about
.£22,000 have taken place at 281 and 2841 60 and 90 days
ou Lonil.m. about 6),000 Mares Banco on Hamburg at
6-15 rs per Marc, 6.1 days, and some hundred thousand
francs on Paris at 340 rs per franc, and small sums at 345
rs per do. _

Discounts : The bank has lowered its rates to 8 per cent
for four months' bills, and 9 per cent up to six months'
bills ; money out of doors continues plentiful.
Butter : The arrivals since our last are 150 firkins per
Genevieve. the actual stock is about 600 firkins Irish,
retailing at 700 to 750 rs per lb, and about 1,300 firkins of
French retailing at 560 to 570 rs per lb.
Coal; : The imports since the 16th ult., are about 1,700
tons, of which about 990 have been stored, 400 are to
order, and the remainder sold at about 14$ per ton.
Iron : That lately received is to order.
Lead: Shot—The late arrivals are retailing at about
225500 per quintal. Bar—Retailing at about 193 to 20$000
per do. Sheet—Retailing at about 20$ to 21501.0 per do.
Sugar: l'he entries during the month were 147,888 bags
or 10,563 tons, and since our last number 48,099 bags or
at the rate of 6,300 bags daily by land and water; and
.the shipments luring the last week were 1,948 tons. We
hive no alteration to note in prices, and we estimate the
stock for sale and shipment at about 70.050 to 93,01.0
bags, or 5,000 to 6,400 tons, The shipments since Ist
November last were 18,148 tons, comprising 7,211 tons
whites and 10,937 tons browns, against 10,093 tons white
and 14,232 tons brown, within corresponding period of
last crop; 8,453 tons white and 7,320 tons browns in '54
to '55, 6,684 tons whites and 9,903 tons browns in '53 to
'54; 21,595 tons in '52 to '53, 12,018 tons in '5l to '52, and
15,460 tons '5O to 1851.

Cotton : Since our last number the receipts have be( n
498 bags, which were bought up as they came in ; the
total receipts since July I, are 18,876 bags, and the
shipments during the last week are 2,523 bags, all for
Liverpool : The total shipments since Ist of July last wire
16 218 bags against 17,495 same period last year. Paraiba
and Maceio Cottons—A sale of 2,000 bags of the former
has just taken plan at 75100 per arroba with usual
assortment of 2nd quality.
Hides : We hear of sales at from 325 to 332 rs per lb ;
but not to any great extent, the article being scarce. The
shipments from Ist Nov. are 14,879, and what are now
about being shipped are intended for Sweden.
Freights : The Swedish schooner Alma is taken up for
Gibraltar, for orders, for a port in the Mediterranean, at
5216, and the Scont, from Paraiba to Channel, for orders,
at per ton and 5 per cent.

BAHIA, FEB. 7.'
Cotton: Sales have been effected at 0200 per arr for
Maceios, which,:at ,the Exchange of 28 1 4d, is equal to
6 31d per lb free on board, freight excluded.
Coffee : Supplies from the interior have considerably
fallen off, and prices remain unaltered. We have received
about 9 mil arrobas from Caravellas, which will be sold
by public auction in the beginning of next week. At
44300 to 45400 per arroba, Exchange 28 1 4d, it stands in
43s 91 to 44s 9d per cwt free on hoard, freight excluded.
Hides continue firm at our former quotations of 330 rs
to 340 rs for dry salted, and 360 rs per lb for dry, eq,:al to
about 11.01 d to 11.34 d per lb for the former, and 12.191
per lb for the latter.

Sugar : Transactions have been on a limited scale at
former prices of 35200 per arr. for browns, and 45203 for
whites with abatements; the hourly expected arrival of the
Southampton steamer, the non•appearance of which is
be tinning to cause uneasiness, has in a great measure
prevented both buyers and sellers from coming into the
market ; sales of browns in bags have also been effected
at 35200 for good quality ; brown Nazareths are offering
at 35050 and 3sooo per arroba. At 39200 and 45200 per
arr., exchange 2ml, sugar costs 303 4d and 393 ed per cwt,
free on board, exclusive of freig!lt.
Freights : No charters have been effected, and our
quotations are nominal and flat.

Exchange: Transactions were effected latterly at 28
1/4d, 90 days sight; and 28 1281, 60 days. Bills are
offering at 28. d

THEATRE ROYAL.-ITALIAN OPERA.

" LUCIA."—LAsT NIGHT.

Denizetti's tuneful opera of " Lucia" is likely ever to be
a favourite opera in this country, from the successful wed-
ding of beautiful and characteristic music to a tale which is
known and appreciated where our tongue is spoken, and the
spirit and intention of Sir WalterSeotu's " Bride of Lam-
mermoor" exists in the 'opera, -although the details are
slightly departed from. Beyond the interest which
the opera itself usually excites, there lay in ir, 'art
night, a peculiar claim to attention from the fact
of one who late:y daily met as on the " Walter," changing
the scene of his labours, and appearing for the first time
on the stage, before his townsmen, as the representative of
Edgar of Ravenswood. Mr. Croft has many advantages to
qualify him as a stage artiste. Ito has a good person, a
mapifiJent voice, and considerable dramatic power, but he
has also glaring faults as a singer, which, if persevered
in, may prevent his ultimate rise; but let U 3 hope that
a determined application and singleness of purpoee mey
conquer all his numerous difficulties, and bring forward the
giLs which he undoubtedly possesses. It were unfair to
criticise in words, what we involuntarily most severely
criticise in mind—a debutante; we therefore content our-
selves with saying that Mr, Croft passed through the
part of Edparcio, generally speaking, with complete success ;
at time-4 he sang beautifully ; in other portions, his over
anxiety brought him into a dangerous position ; but
as we have said, considering the arduous nature of the
character (which perhaps was too ambitious a flight at first),
we must look upon his performance as a successful achieve-
ment, and on the conditions previously expressed, Mr.
Croft may go on to a good future ; but industry and self-
sacrifice must be his peculiar attribute fog a time. Madame
Gassier made a sweet and pathetic Lucia, which was the
more meritorious froM her forte being the vivacious. She
sang all the music with her accustomed purity
and correctness, and in her last scene excited
the enthusiasm of her auditors. Mons. Gassier, ever ready
and effective, was an excellent flenrieo, to the great relief
of the audience, who, from the announcement, expected the
part to be in the h aids of Signor Rinni. The savage
ce!fishness of the sordid brother was interpreted with forcible
feeling, and every note of the musics conscientiously sung.
The chorus was tolerably effective, and Signor Li Calsi
exerted himself with nervous assiduity to keep everything
in order with good success.

DON GIOVANNI.-MONDAY.

We had so recently to notice the performance of this
celebrated work (on the 10th of February last,) by the
very same body of artistes, that we can add little to our
former remarks beyond remarking some improvement in
the most faulty parts—the representatives of the Coalmen-
datare and Masetto having worked better into their business,
which tended to make the performance, on the whole,
agreeable and partially effective. Formes as Leporello,
was again the life of the scene, his unceasing drollery only
finding a change when be had to depict this Icing of
Valets, under the influence of abject fear, which was really
a picture of superstitious awe few can depict. Mons.
Gassier is a mediocre Giovanni, in which we can find few
faults, but are never warmed by striking beauties. Madame
Gassier was simple, true, and facile in .17erlina, and
Madame Grisi was all her former self in Donna Anna;
and we may particularly notice the energetic episode of
her discovery of Giovanni, as the slayer of her father.
Mademoiselle Sedlazok wa3 as effective, as the injured
wife, as such a part can be,!and we regretted she omitted
one aria. Signor Lorini was an inoffensive Octtavio, and
did good service in the concerted music, particularly in
the trio, The chorus was too weak to do Mozart justice,
but the grand finale to the second act was got through
with some eclat notwithstanding. The band, under Signor
Li Calsi, was quite au fait at its arduous work, and of
course contributed much to the general effect.
To-night (Wednesday), " The Huguenots" will he given,
which concludes the present series,

•
A GOOD Guess.--A reference to " Zsdkiel's Almanack"
will show a most extraordinary prediction with regard to
passing events. Under the month February, at the latter
end, we find the following The benefit Jupiter, joined
with Venus, now passes th,e, place of the San in the nativity
of Lord Derby, aud he meets with honours, and comes pro-
minently before the public. I judge it extremely probable
that he returns to power. This is the more likely, us Lord
Palmerston bad Saturn in opposition to his Moon a few
weeks prior to this, and he would be bard pushed to hold
his place as premier. At any rate, u great change taea
place now among the ruling powers, and Lord Derby
may be expected to bid high for a seat in the national
council')."

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THE GENERAL ELECrION.

BERNS num.—No opposition is announced to the return
of the three sitting members for Berkshire---Mr. Van-
sittart, Mr. Robert Palmer, and Viicauut Barrington.
At the last general election they were opposed by Mr.
John Walter, the present membt,r for Nottingham.
BIRMINGHAM.—It is understood that Messrs. Muntz and
Seholmield will again offer thernselvn s, with every pros-
pect of their re-election. Some of the liberals, dissatisfied
with Mr. Mants. are :seeking for a gentleman to oppose
him, and Mr. Thomas Aurelius Attwood (son of the first
member for the borough), and Mr. William Matthews,
ironrnaster, have been named, but neither are likely to
come forward against the present members. Some few
adherents of the Conservative party held a meeting on
Friday, and resolved on the expediency of bringing
forward a candidate in that interest, but nothing definite
w"as agreed upon.

BRADFoRD —At a meeting held at Bradford, it was
resolved by-a large majority to bring forward Mr. Titus
Salt, the well known manufacturer, and Major• General
Thomps^n. Mr. Milligan has signified his desire to retire.
It is expected that Mr. Wickham, the present member,
will receive many of the votes of the liberal electors.
BATH.—Mr. Whateley, Q.C., intends offering. himself
for the representation of the city of Bath. Capt. Scobell
and Mr. Tite present themselves for re-election.
DovEg.—Mr. E. R. Rice again stands on the invitation
of th•e liberal electors, and it is stated that Sir Gorge
Clerk, a follower of the late Sir Robert Peel, will be
brought forward in opposition to the sitting member, Lord
Chelsea.

GUILDFORD.—Ntr:Vames ;Bell intends to:again solicit
the sl.ffea,2,es of the (lectors. Mr. R. G. Austen states
that he does not intend to become a candidate, unless one
of thr, two gentlemen now representing the borough
retires.

MALDON.--Mr. Mechi, objecting to divide the liberal
cause, has withdrawn from the contest. Mr. Western is
now the liberal candidate.

NEWARK. —The present members are Mr. G. H. Vernon
and Mr. Manners Sutton. As yet we have not heard of
any opposition.

NORWICH.—At a large meeting, on Monday evening.
Sir S. Bignold was unanimously accepted as the conserva-
tive candidate for the city. No address has yet been issued
by Mr. Warner, the present liberal member, but the tone of
the meeting was in favour of a compromise. It is stated
that both divisions of Norfolk will be contested.
HALIFAX —0 t Monday, at a meeting of the united
liberal party, held at the Old Cock Hotel, Halifax, it was
unanimously resolved to support the present representatives
of the borough, the Right Hon. Sir Charles Wood and Mr.
Frank Crossley, at the coming election. A requisition to
Mtkjor Edwards, the defeated ConFervative candidate at the
last election, is in course of signature, but it is not expected
that he will coma forward, as his supporters are not suf.
ficiently numerous to ensure his return.

HANIPaHIRE.—There has been some talk of opposition to
Lord Henry Cholmondeley for the southern division of the
county, but his lordship's recent votes in support of the
government are presumed to have strengthened his position,
and the noble lord will most probably renew his duties in
the new parliament. In the northern division, Mr. Beach,
of Oakley hall, near Basingstoke, is named as a candidate,
Mr. Shaw Lefevre vacating the speakership and entering
the upper house.
SHEFFIELD, MARCH 9.—Mr. Roebuck has issued his
address, and Mr. Hadfield will offer himself for re-election.
Mr. Overend, Q.C., also comes forward in that character
which has developed itself so rapidly over the country
within these few days—a Conservative admirer of Lord
Palmerston. Mr. Overend was a candidate at the last
election, when be promised to come forward again at the
next 0.-yportunity. No doubt a great effort will be made in
his

OXFORD Urcivanstrv.—The rumour still prevails that
the present Chancellor of the Each(quer, Sir G. C. Lewis,
who is a member of Christ Church, %%ill be solicited to offer
himself for the University of Oxford, in opposition to Mr,
Gladstone.

OXFORD CITY, MONDAY EVENING.—Mr. Langston Wag
here to-day with the view of ascertaining the state of
publ;c feeling. Mr. Serjeant Gaselee, from London, arrived
this aftetnoon, and had an interview with some of the
leading Liberals. It is understood the latter gentleman
will oppose the return of the present members. Mr. Chas.
Neale, Fellow of Oriel College, will address the electors at
the Tow❑ Hall to-morrow evening, Tuesday. A meeting
of Mr. Card well's staunch supporters will also be held to—
morrow,

NORTHAMPTON, MARCH 9.—There will be a strong
onposilion here by the tories, who hope to dislodge Mr.
Rqikes Currie. The tory candidate, Mr. G. Ward Hoot,
who is plerigei to onntost the borough, is at Catro, but has
been sent for, and meanwhile his party are acting vigorously
in his name.
CARLOW BOROUGH.—In the borough Mr. Alexander is
likely to have a contest with either of three opponents :
the Hon. Cap'ein Ponsonby, Mr. Burton, of Burton Hall,
and Mr. Gridley, of London:
LIMERICK —Mr. Serjeant O'Brien, M.P., will again seek
the suffrages of his sted fast friends, and M .jor Gavin is in
the field, canvassing with great energy and success as the
second liberal candidate. Sir Vere de Vere, Bart., of
Curraghchase, will, it is stated, also come fon,rtrd for the
representation of the city, if- taken np by the liberal party,
but not otherwise. Francis William Russell will present
himself for re-election. •

COLBRAINE,—Dr. Boyd has signified his intention of •
standing again for the borough. B?sides the name of Lord
Naas, our present member, we heard freely mentioned,
during the last two days, as parties likely to contest the
borough, the names of Mr. Alderman Humphery, the
Governor of the Irish Society; Mr. John idams, of Bally-
diyit ; Mr. Thomas M'Clure of Belfast; but we observe
from yesterday's papers that the latter gentleman has
addressed the Belfast constituency.—Coleraine Chron'cle.
KILKENNY.—The Hon. Agar Ellis, brother to Lord Clif-
den, Mr. P. R. Welch, of Newtoun, and Captain OtwaT
Cuffe will immediately address the electors. In the eity
two new candidates are already in the field—viz., Mt. W.
F. Finn, formerly M.P. for the county, and Mr. F. R.
Devereux, chairman of the Waterford Board of Guardians.
CARLOW.—For the county Captain Banbury and Mr.
Bruen are in the field on the Conservative interest.
NORTH Essex.—Mr. Charles Da Cane offers himself
0 " Conservative and Protestant" principles. Sir John
Tyrell retires.

SOUTH Esssz.—lt is expected tbat T. W. Bramston,
Esq., and Sir W. B. Smijth, will again offer themselves.
It is not known whether Sir E. N. Buxton will contest
the honour, " but if not," says the Essex Herald, ' there
have been whispers that another liberal will be found to,
take the field."

PRESTON. —M r. R. Townley Parker, thn present conser-
vative member for this borough, has issued an address in
which he signifi,s his intention of not again offering himself
as one of the candidates for the representation.
SANDWICH.—An address has been issued to the
electors by Mr. E. H. Knatchbull qucesson, a liberal.
Mr Ling of Broadstairs, well known for his liberal po-
litical principles, has also announced his intention of coming
forward.
LErns.—The Leeds Meruury of yesterday announces
that Francis Carbutt, Esq., a well known reformer, and a,
gf-n.leman of much local influence, has accepted or,
invitation to become a candidate for the vacancy cawed by
the retirement of Sir George Goodman.
EAST KENT.—Sir E. C. Dering and Mr. W. DP,:ides will
present themselves for re-election.

TAmwourn.--It is well understood here that Sir Robt.
Peel and Viscount Raynham will be ?.gain returned. No
opposition is at all likely ; nor I
~ it possible to succeed
even if contemplated.
NORTH WARWICKSHIRE.--It is understood that Messrs.
Newdegate and Spooner will again offer themselves to the
constituency.
COVEKTRY.—Sit Joseph Paxton has issued an address, in
which, while again s:kliciting the suffrages of the electors,
he gives his resins for 'voting for Mr. Cobdel's motion,
"Should Lord Palmerston," he observes, in the course of
the address, " manifest a prog essive and liberal spirit ID
his home policy, combinel with the same vigour and
capacity which distinguished him in the late continental,
struggle, he shall have in v hearty support."
(Noct.rn),._l♦fr. Heywood retires, but
Colonel Patten will again come forw,ird for this division of
Lancashire,

1-4stEßE(,lS.—fir.G. D. O'Kelly Temple, a Conserva-
tive, declines to become a candidate under the auspices of
such a coalition as the present.
NEWARK.----The defeat of Ministers created considerable
sensation here. The present members are Mr. G. Ha
Vernon and Mr. Manners Sutton. As yet we have not
heard of any opposition.
PORTO! ,Ura.—At a meeting of the friends and strp.
porters of Visclunt Monck, held on Monday !TeP.-ing, at
St. George's Hill, Portsea, Mr. T. E. Owen in. the chair, it
was moved by Alderman George Shetv?ard, seconded by
Ezekiel Emmanuel, and carried unanimously—" That in
the opinion of this meeting the conduct of Lord Monck, as
representative of the borough of Portsmouth in parliament,
entitles him to the renewed confidence of the electors, and
therefore this meeting pledges itself to use its best endeaa
yours to secure his return."

LAMBETIL—On ALA lay evening a meeting of Mr.
Wilkinson's friends was held at the limns Tavern, Ken-
nington, for the purpose of adopting the necessary me:sures
to ensure the return of the bon. gentleman, Mr. Wilkinson
attended, and explained his reasons fcr supporting Lord
Palmerston's government, A resolution was then carried
that Mr. Wilkinson deserved the support of all present, and
that energetic measures should be taken to obtain the re.
election of the hon. gentleman. A respectable and influen-.
eial committee having been appointed, the meeting separated,
There are already three candidates, Mr. Wilkinson and Mr.
Williams, the sitting members, and Mr. Charles Pearson,
the City solicitor.

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