The Northern Daily Times.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1857-02-25 00:00:00

all classes of the community that MA a field for
emigration from the mother country, Australia
stands the foremost, inasmuch as the capabilitieS
and fertility of the soil, the extent and richness of
its mineral produtions, the Saltibrity of the
climate, and the free and inddlgent character
of its government, are unequalled in any other
quarter of the globe. Who then that is toiling
like the galley slave, chained to his bottle,
so that he may earn a miserable and scanty
subsistence, would linger in the mother country,
when there is such a field for industry, steadiness,
and sobriety is before him ? Who that values the
comfort of hiniself, and those dependent upon him
for support, would " delve and die at home, living
from " hand to mouth," when -such a set ond hind
of promise opens to his view ? We perceive,
indeed, that already there is a great rush of
emigrants to Australia. Last week we mentioned
that Messrs. Gibbs Bright & Co. sent out over 530
souls by the Great Britain, which sailed for
Melbourne on the 16th instant, The packet to
follow the noble screw clipper, the. Crimea, is fast
filling up, but this is not to be wondered
at, when we take into account the justly popular
character of the Eagle Line of Australian packets,
the solicitude of the owners to secure health,
comfort, and happiness during the voyage, and
the liberal supply of superior provisions _ The
Crimea, now on !berth in the Princes Dock, is a
beautiful clipper, of about 2,000 tons burden.
She is fully eight feet between decks Her berths,
second cabin, and steerage are roomy, well
ventilated, and lighted. She is a ship of much
strength, of good sailing powers, and her comman
der, Captain Morgan, has the repute of being an
experienced and skilful navigator. The Crimea
sails on the 15th of March.

FUNERAL OF THE LATE EARL OF ELLESMERE.—
We believe that it is now certain that the funeral
will take place to-morrow (Thursday.) We may
add, on good authority, that it is the earnest wish
of the family that it should be strictly private—
that is, that it should be confined to the family and
personal friends; and the late earl's tenantry,
employees, and ivorkpeople. Any offers from public
functionaries to attend the funeral, as a mark of
respect, will, therefore, be respectfully declined.
The procession from Worsley Hall to the church
at Worsley, will be on foot, and a few police officers
will keep the gates, &c.

A SINGULAR FRACAS —SIR. R. PEEL'S LECTURE.—
A strange incident has just created great indignation
at Moscow. A dispute took place in one of the
leading salons between Count B— and a very old
professor of history in the Moscow University, the
subject being Sir Robert Peel's remarks on his
Russian journey. The Count took the side of Sir
R. Peel, and the professor expressed his astonish-
ment that a Russian could do so. The altercation
ended with a sudden onslaught of the Count on the
old man, whom he threw down and trampled upon,
inflicting such injury upon him before the
bystanders interfered, that the professor's life is
despaired of.

SUDDEN DEATN.—Yesterday forenoon, a man named
Robert Gooden, died suddenly in 39 Court, Ford Street.
DEATH OF A CHILD FROM DRINKING WHISKEY.—On
Sunday evening, a child, named Isabella Eaton, four years
old, was taken to the Royal Infirmary, where she died on
Monday Evening, and it was stated that death was caused
by the child having swallowed a quantity of whiskey.. An
inquest will be held on the body this day.
CAUTION TO HOUSEKEEPEREL—Yesterday, several house-
keepers were summoned before the magistrates, for permitting
their female servants to stand outside the window sills, for
the purpose of cleaning them. In each case a nominal fine
was inflicted, and the parties were cautioned. This practice
is not only exceedingly dangerous, but also very indelicate,
and should be stopped.
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THE WEATHEs has again changed. Monday was fine
and warm ; the evening turned out somewhat rainy, and the
early part of yesterday was alternately foggy and sunny.
From noon to about four a really bitter cold wind
prevailed. The remainder of the evening brightened up,
but the atmosphere continued excessively cold. There is
an indication of frost, but from the frequent changes none
can tell what will come next.

CATHEIIINE HAYEs.—The celebrated Irish cantatrice,
Miss Catherine Hayes, appeared at the first subscription
concert, Philharmonic Hall, last evening, assisted by a host
of talented artistes. We defer our usual notice until to-
morrow, suffice it to say that Miss Hayes almost surpassed
herself, and was rapturously encored. Miss Hayes appears
at St. George's Hall on Friday night, and sure we are that
that vast building will be filled to overflowing.
THE EXHIBITION OF FRENCH PICTURES.—This collection
of first. class pictures by French artists of known reputation
has been increased since the opening, by the addition of
several paintings of excellent execution. We are glad to
learn that the attendance of visitors has equalled, if not
surpassed, the most sanguine anticipations of the promoters
of tee exhibition. Yesterday, the scholars in the Blue
Coat and Deaf and Dumb Institutions, through invitation,
paid a visit to the exhibition.

MOUE CRUELTY ON BOIRD- AN AMERICAN SHIP.—WO
have heard of a series of cruelties, resulting in death, having
been practised towards some sailors on board an American
ship just arrived here. At present, however, as the matter
is exparte, we do not give any particulars, the more so as it
has been stated that the affair will come under the notice
of our local authorities, previous to the matter being handed
over to the American Consul. We understand that the
matter will assume some public form in a day or two.
THE GARSTON COMMISSIONERS.—Yesterday a special
meeting of the commissioners connected with this
board was convened at the offices, Exchange Alley. The
meeting was announced to take place at half-past two o'clock,
and at that hour several commissioners, with Mr. Arthur
Holme,were present. The repor ers from each of the Liverpool
papers were present ; and, after waiting for upwards of an
hour for admission at the room where the meeting was held,
were informed, in answer to an application to that effect,
that there was no room for them, and that the meeting was
I just over. Under these circumstances we are unable to give
the objects for which the the meeting was convened.
FlRF.—Last evening, between nine and ten o'clock, a
fire broke out on the promises of Mr. B ittersball, tea and
c)ffee dealer, situated in Leigh street, which, for a short
time, threatened great destruction, not only to the property
where it originated, but also to the adjacent buildings ;
but by the exertions of the firemen, under the direction of
Mr. Hewitt, together with those belonging to the West of
England office, it was speedily subdued, and all danger of
its spreading put an end to. As no person belonging
to the premises were on the spot during the conflagration,
we were unable to learn whether the property was insured.
Captain Falkuer left one of the men connected with the
salvage department in charge of the property.
GRAND FANCY DRESS BALL.—We are glad to learn that
the committee for conducting the Fancy Ball in aid of our
local charities, are making great progress in all the necessary
arrangements. The boarding of the floor of the great hall
(which will be level with the surrounding pavenient), is
rapidly approaching completion, and we have no doubt that
the result will be in every way gratifying, not only to the
promoters, bnt to the vast assemblage who will be present
to enjoy themselves in this, the finest ball room in England,
or, perhapa, in Europe. Mr. Streather's fine band of forty
performers will occupy the orchestra in the great ball, and
the binds of the Pensioners and of the Militia Artillery will
respectively play in the entrance hall and the concert room,
in both of which refrePhments will be'served. The beauty
of the rooms will be enhanced by flowers and shrubs being
tastefully arranged in appropriate situations. We should
advise all those who are desirous of witnessing this magnifi-
cent scene at once to secure their tickets, as the number to
he issued must necessarily be limited to such an amount as
the committee make arrangements fcr providing refresh-
ments, &c. ,for.

NUGGETS IN WALES.---A beautiful specimen of lead
ore (part of a lump weighing two cwt.), has been presented
to the Derby Museum, Liverpool, by Mr. Stephen Langley.
These ores are rich in quality, produce 80 per cent, of lead
and seven ozs. of silver per ton. Tha lump or round ore is
sometimes called " potter's ore," from the circumstance of
its being used for glazing earthenware vessels, and in this
state it usually commands £2 a ton above the price paid by
the lead
.merchants for smelting purposes. The price for
smelting is mostly governed by the quantity of silver given
on assay. If we might judge by the vast possessions of our
Welsh miner princes, from Pary's mine in Anglesea to
Minera in Denbighshire, we might be inclined to say that
Taffy had been in the habit of keeping the plums to himself
but in this case Englishmen seem to be on the right scent,
The mines are situate at Crib Yollen, near Mold, Flintshire,
not far from the Celebrated Vownog, Maesysufn, and Wine
Venture Mines. The ores are found near the surface in
that locality, in flats or horizontal beds, and in a shaft or
pit at the quarries a nugget has been found weighing
upwards of 19 tons. The most productive mines in that
district at the present time are the Minera, and Maesysafn,
near Mold. These of Snailbeach, Salop, and Tilargoeh,
Flintshire, which have been at work some centuries, con-
tinue profitable, as are also the Pary's mines, belonging to
the Marquis of Anglesea, Lady Dinorben, Sir R, W,
Bulkeley, Bart., M.P,, and others.—Mniny Journal.