Northern Times.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1860-02-06 00:00:00

THE WINE DUTIES.

The committee of the Wine "and Spirit Association
of London are -to have an interview, shortly, with the
Chancellor of the Exchequer, for the purpose of ex-
plaining their views nn the proposed system of levying
the wine duty according to alcoholic strength. They
think that this plan will necessarily lead to great
anomalies' since it will be impracticable for such
strength to be correctly taken, and thus a different rate
df duty might' be levied on the same description of
wine when imported into London and other bonding
'ports. A deputation of persons interested in the trade
of the Cape of Good Hope are also about to wait on
the Chancellor of, the Exchequer, to request that the
per centage test of alcoholic-strength may be so altered
as to allow of Cape wines (which average from'2B to 30
per cent.) being admitted in the second class : namely,
at a duty of Is. 6d., instead of 25., as would be the
case if that class were limited to wines of a strength
below 26 per cent.

The Herald says the late financial pressure is gradually
diminishing.
A telegram from Cambridge states, that the Smith's
prizemen are Stirling, of Trinity, and Bailey, of St.
John's.
Mr..Hutt, M.P. for Gateshdad, has accepted the office
of Vice-President of the Board of Trade, vacated by
the Hon. W. Cowper.
At Plymouth, recently, during the practice of em-
barking troops in boats, the 26th Regiment were entirely
embarked in one minute and twenty seconds.
The colonial produce market, during the week, Sias
been quiet, the uncertainty regarding the future value
of money tending to put a stop to operations of a specu-
lative character. Prices of the leading staples remain
unchanged.

LATEST FROM AMERICA.

ARRIVAL OF THE EUROPA AND THE

JURA.

The British and North American ,Royal Mail
m-
SteashipCompany-s' steamer Europa,. Captain
Leitch, arrived at Liverpool yesterday, from
Boston and Halifax. .She sailed from Roston on
the. .25th ult..;, and from Halifax on the following,
day.. The Europa brought fift-v=two 'passengers,
besides the usual mail-and a valuable cargo. In
consequence of the telegraphic- wires between
New York and Halifax having been broken, the
despatch with late .news from New York . did :not
arrive.
The Jura, Captain Moodie, belonging to the
same steamship coinPany, also arrived yesterday
in Liverpool 'from New. York, whence she sailed
on the 25th ultimo. The Jura, besides a lame
and valuable cargo, brought also. $52,550 $52,560 in
specie on freight. On the, 3rd instant this fine
vessel was detained three hours'in consequence of
having broken the-discharge valve of her port
engine.
The steamer Nova Scotian, from Liverpool,.
with five days later .news from_Europe, arrived
below Portland on the night of the 24th ultimo.,
but' Could not' get up on account of the storm.
Up to the 24th of last month no Speaker had
been elected by, the 'House of Representatives,
arid, generally speaking, the proceedings that
assembly were Very dull and uninteresting.
PROGRESS OF.. THE PWITICAL AGITATION IN THE
`COMMERCIAL WORLD._:_. •
_

The effects (says the .New York Herald) of the
present exciting'political agitation of the slavery
>question upon the commerce of the country are
being .demonstrated in the South by a, novel
system namely, that of separating the • dif-
ferent commercial houses - of the North into
.classes, , according : to the political tendencies
of their proprietors. In -this city; and in many
other ,Northern ones, bureaus are now estab-
lished for the purpose of discovering the poli-
tical affinities. of .the, business houses, and noting
the firms who are known to be tainted with aboli=
tion ,principles, and those who are of sound con-
servative and constitutional opinions. These
bUreaus are conducted somewhat upon the system
of i?ereantile ageucies, and, for aught we know,
these agencies themselves may have, found it de7
sizable to attach such bureaus to their estahlish-.
rents.. This is a significant omen ; and it is but
the prelude to a serous move on the part of the
South, which ultimately result in commercial
troubles., bankruptcies, and endless litigation
among mercantile men.
SAD AFFAIR.

We regret to record, says the Boston Adver-
tiser, a sad domestic tragedy which recently
occurred at Provincetown in this State. A young
lady about fifteen years of age,. the daughter of
humble r e
sci idr
ec
nu
tms sot af nt cue:
t,
number:ts
of friends in
town,wh o
a have Portuguesed forinp taersroeenms timeaina
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her welfare, and they placed her at school
in Searsport, - Maine, where she was pro-
bably more happily Situated than in the
influences, of ' her own home. A- short time
since, however, her father insisted upon
her return, with a view of making a marriage
between her and a cousin, just returned from sea.
The daughter objected to the plan and refused. to
go back to Provincetown of her own accord, but
was brought back by her -father. On last Friday
evening, having been there but a few days, she
walked out quietly to the end of the wharf, leaped
into the water and was drowned, Her body was
recovered. The affair of course excites a lively
interest in the town.
IMPORTANT FROM MEXICO.

By the arrival of the Baltic, (on the 24th ult:
at
Ne
of thew York) followingfromAsp
Aspinwall,
,we are put in
possessionnews, which was
telegraphed from Panama:—
On December 21st a battle was fought on the
Barranea de Beltian, near Colima. Miramon led
on the Conservatives, and brought into the action
3,000 men, against 7,000 Liberals under the com-
prisoners, with
mand of Rocha Rojas and Ogazon. The action
commenced at 9 a.m., and lasted until 2 p.m.
The Liberals had from 600 to 700 killed and
wounded, and the Conservatives 300: Miramon
captured five field pieces and 2,000
a large amount of ammunition, On the 24th he

took possession of Colima and seat a detachment
to Manzanillo., seized two vessels—General Vega
And La Suerto—and armed them. Destination
supposed to be Mazatlan. •
ACAPULCO, Jan. H..

The steamer of the old mail line is just coming
into the harbour, and I take the opportunity of
sending you what little news 'I have.
The Virgin, who makes visit- to different
parts of this country -every two or three. years,
has just descended a few leagues from here, and
the consequence is a great excitement among the
" faithful," and a general pilgrimage to the place
where she is from all parts of the country.
The, city of Colima has been taken by Mira-
mon with 2,500 men, and he now holds 'it; as well
as the port of Manzanilla. He also has at that
port two vessels which he seized. General Alva-
rez is making arrangements to take a vessel
which is lying in this port to fit her out as a
man-of-war, and send her to Manzanilla under
the command of General Wheat, with 150 men.
The country is in a great state of, excitement all
Over in consequence of the two or three recent
defeats of the liberals. If there is anything.of
importance happens before the sailing of the
mail steamer, I will send it you.

The advices from the South Pacific are impor-
tant in some respects. -President Castilla, of Peru,
had absolutely and defiantly refused to listen-to
the claims made by the 'United States Minister
in the cases of the ships Georgiana and Lizzie
Thompson. It, is alleged that the tone of his
Genial was actually hostile, he having, as said,
received reports from the Peruvian Alinister in
Washington to the effect that Mr. Buchanan was so
unpopular his demands would not he sustained by
Congress. It is an odd coincidence that this
news should reach us just as, the convention
between the two governments on the subject was
officially published in the Washington -papers.
Castilla had caused Senor Franco, a mulatto, to
be elected President of Ecuador. Chile was
quiet; and making great progress in railroads
and telegraphs.
Prom Central America we learn 'that Minister
Dimitry had been received by the Nicaraguan
Government. The President of Guatemala assured
Congress that the late conventiou of that country
with Great Britain would go far to settle the Cen-
tral American complications of the United-States
and England. Ex-President Mora had failed to re-
gain his position- in Costa Rica. A. very destruc-
tive earthquake had visited, the Republic of San
Salvador, destroying a vast deal of property. Sir
Gore Ouseley was at Panama, on his way to
Havana. Nicaragua had +declared M. Belly's
(canal contract at an end.
We learn from New Granada that the Congress
was to meet on the Ist of February, and would
dispose finally of the Cass-Herran Convention.
The revolutionists held -entire possession of the
State of Baranquilla. Sir William Gore Ouseley
visited the United States ship Lancaster at
Panama. A number of courts-martial were
ordered on board the ship Cyane at Panama.

MONETARY AND COMMERCIAL.
NEW YORK, .Tan. 25.
Money continues easy, the supply, at six per cent.,
being in excess of th 9 demand. Some of the banks
have been trying unsuccessfully to lend on call. Com-
plaints are becoming general that the delay in organising
the house of. Representatives, and consequently the im-
possibility of public business being attended to, is
operating most injuriously on commercial business.
The Exchange market for this day's packet from
Boston closed heavily yesterday, and,rutes with difficulty
sustained. The bankers sold at 100, allowing a
brokerage off, in most cases ; mercantile bills went
at 108 to 1081, most of the sales of good bills being ,
at 1081. Francs, for which there was a better de-
mo.nd yesterday, were lower to-day, a .large quantity
of -Southern bank bills having been sold at rates
ranging from 5.20 downward. • The foreign bankers,
who asked 5.171 to 181, sold little or nothing.
-So long as the shipments of cotton and other produce
continue as heavy as they are at present, the bill market
cannot advance materially.
Aenns.-The market was without change and sales
limited, at 51c. for pots and 54e. for pearls.
BREADSTUFF.-Flour : Our market has been very
dull throughout the past week, and particularly so since
receipts of the Liverpool advices of the sth inst.,holders
evincing more desire tosell,and offering-most descriptions
at a decline of 10 th 15c. per bbl., Western Canal and
State, superfine, $5 10c. to $5 15c. per brL ; extra,-
'ss 26c. to 55 60. Ohio, Indiana, &c., extra, $5 65e. to
$6. Canada, $5 65c. to $5 75c. Southern, $5 65c. to
$7 25c. Fanciei and High Extras, $6 50c• to $7 50c.0k $8
50e. Wheat: A few purchases were made for shipment prior
to receipt of the Circassian's advices, since when there
has been nothing doing, and Westerns Spring is offered
at a decline of 2c. per 60 lb. Southern White, 145 c. to
155 c. per 60 lb. • Western, 138 c. to 145 c. ; Canadian,
187 c. to 143 c. ; Western Winter, Red and Mixed, 128 c.
to 133 c.,; 'Wester, mg,
118 C. to 'l24e. ; Southern
Red, 130 c. to 136 c. indian Corn : Prices have declined
3c. per .56 lb., owing to the mild weather_ and free
arrivals, but the market closes rather firmer. Yellows
7'9c. to 81e. per. 561bs. • White, 77c. to 82c. ; Western
Mixed, 78c. to 80c. Rye without change ; 90c. to 92c.
per, 561 b. Barley dull, at previous prices ; 75c. to 85c.
per 481bs. Corn Meal, $3 75c. to $4 20c. per bbl.
COFFER.-The market was steady, with sales of about
500 bags Java at 15c. Rio was unchanged. ,
COTTON.-There has been a large business reported
during the past week, chiefly in transitu, the demand
on the spot having been mostly from spinners. Owing
to the scarcity of desirable -grades, and, the more favour-
able advices per Circassian, to the sth instant, from
Liverpool, prices have advanced to Is., per lb. for
parcels ex Store, and per lbt in-transitu. The sales
reported amount to 19,500 bales, of which 12,000 in
transitu. The exports, &c., of Cotton since the Ist
September, are as follows :-,--
ToGt Britain Receipts. Stocks.
Total Exports 1,436,000 1,031,000 2,596,000 1,053,000.
Las' year 1,104,000 645,000 2,175,000 872,000
Year before 692;000 431,000 1,289,000 582,000
Uplands-Very ordinary- to middling, 71c. to uric. ;
ordinary, 84c. ; low middling, 11c. ; good middling,
12-kc. ; fair to good fair and good, 122 c. to nom. and
nom. middling fair, 12tc. ; fully fair, win. Mobiles,
Louisianas, &c.-Ordinary to middling, 9c. to 1 2c.; good
ordinary,i2le.
;ilrOttoc
g; loodw
famiri,ddi 13i?7eg,
to ;.
;gomodiddimiindgclifianigr:
13e. ; fully fair, nom. ; good and fine none.
T
Fitztonrs have been dull. To Liverpool, for cotton,
3-16 d. to 7-32 d. per lb. Flour, 2s. per barrel.
Grain,,,6o. to d
eper barrel. To
Havre,
Cotton,Lon ,ridF.lopuerr 2s. 3d.
E 8 i
on
3d.
to 2s. e
barrel.
England has been in fair demand at
I
Bills on France, 5-lB,lf. to
tt
5-221. NCeIOG9rE on
per cent.
, • :

LIST Or PASSENGERS, Pan R.M.S. EITROPA.:—FTOM
Boston Mrs. R. D. Cobb and infant, Mr. Palsford, Mr.
N.. 8. Spponer, Mr. Thomas Porter, Mr. T. C. Huber,
Mr. James C. Street, Mr. N. J. Forrest, Mr. Peter
Buchanan, Mr, Henry. Rogers, Mr. Henry Rogers, jun.;
Miss Buchanan, Miss _C. T. Walde and lady, Hon. Judge
Warren, Mrs. Stamvay, Mr, W. Roue, Mrs. M. A.
Newbrough, Mr, J. A, Manx, Mr.- D. S. Moyer and
lady, Mr. William M•Bain, Mr. Everett, Cum-
mings, Mr. J. B. Wood, Madame Granet.--From
Halifax : Mr. J. B. Elliott, Mr. M'llriesh,• Mr..
J. Hagar, Mr. Thomson, Mr. G. E. Sneder, Mr.'
Clementson, Mr. C. Major, Mr. W. Grant, Mr. Frazer
(R.N.), Mr. W. Morris, Mr. Bonnell, Mr: G. Leary,
Miss Jane Evans, Mr. Hume, Mr. G. Smith, Mr. J.
M'Donald, Miss Mary Aldmixon, Mr.. J. Hatfield ;
Serjeant Thompson and wife, 62nd Regiment; one
corporal, wife, three children, and two privates, 63rd:
Regiment.

Captain Peel, now Vice-Consul at Oran, is appointed
Her Majesty's Consul at Port Mahon.

Mr. Rowland Hill, secretary to the Postmaster• G-
eneral, is appointed a 1C.C.8., or Knight Commander, of
the Bath (civil side).
A Cabinet Council was held on Saturday at Lord
Palmerston's residence in Downing-street. The Minis-
ters met at two rand sat until half-past four o'clock.
The Lord Chancellor, Lord Palmerston, the Dukes of
Somerset,, Newcastle, and Argyle ; Mr. Milner Gibson,
Lord J. Russell, Sir C. Wood, Lord Granville, Sir G.
Grey, Sir G. Lewis, Mr. Sidney Herbert, Lord Elgin,
and Cardwell attended,

COMMISSXON, or THE YEACE.—We observe the name
of our townsman Mr. John Palmer, Palmer in the list o
gentlemen recently placed on the Commission of the
Peace by the Lord Lieutenant of.Wigtownshire.

AMERICAN MAns.---The British and North American
royal mail steamship Arabia sailed-on Saturday for New
York. Besides the mails, she took out a large and
valuable cargo and about fifty passengers.
ADELPHI TREATRE.-- On Saturday night another
crowded and delighted audience witnessed the brillihnt
and clever pantomime which has had such a successful
run at this theatre. ••

CHntsres'MuysTitel.s.--On Saturday night, Clayton-
hall was crammed in all parts with.a delighted audience,
who seemed immensely to enjoy the able performances
of these accomplished musicians. They are to perform
only, for a few nights at this visit.
CHILD SCALDED TO DEATH AT BIRKENHEAD.—VII
Wednesday night last a little boy, named John gum phries
Jones, residing, with his mother at. 32, Neptune-street,
Birkenhead, was-accidentally scalded on the chest, and
died from the effects of the injuries then received on
Friday night. Mr. Churton, the minty coroner, will
hold an inquest over the body to-day.
A BODY 'FOUND.—On 'Saturday evening the body
of a female was .discovered in the Brunswick Dock, in
a state of almdst complete - decomposition. It was
immediately removed to thedead-house where it was iden-
tified yesterday morning by some friends of the deceased.
From the state of the body; it is supposed to have been
upwards-of fourteen weeks -in the water. An inquest
will be held to-day. • '
DEAPNESS.-"4t will be Seen by...our advertising
colimns that Mr.-qtackham, of Norwich, one of the
most eminent aurists-of the day, and whose treatment of
the various forms of deafness has been so successful, is
about to visit Liverpool for a week. 6f7
NEW LEGGINGS.—We have seen a new and useful
article in the shape of leggings, or, -as the article may be
called,:" spatterdashes," introduced by Messrs. Blakey
Brothers, and from their utility we think ,they must
become universal. They are light and becoming, and
adapted peculiarly for the rifle corps, but still the general
public will receive benefit from their use. Blakey
Brothers' easy elastic-side walking boots deserve our
obseriation and public thanks. _ f 9
IMPORTANT SALE OF CABINET FURNITURE BY Alio-
now.—From our advertising columns it will -be seen
that Mr. Branch to-day, on the premises in Bold-street,
will sell by auction the second portion of the magnificent
stock of cabinet furniture 'belonging to Messrs. Bradley
Brothers. This day's sale will comprise a most tasteful
and unique 'collection of first class articles, all made of
the very best materials and in the most fashionable
style. Such an opportunity of purchasing rarely occurs.
THE ENDymoN.—Yesterday afternoon the American
ship Endymion, Which was outward bound for New
York, and was burned in the foreward part whilst lying
off the magazines, and subsequently scuttled to prevent
her total loss, was raised and towed into the George's
Basin. She is moored at -the east side, and late last
evening men were busily engaged pumping. the water
out of her. Hopes are entertained that the hull will
not be totally unserviceable.
LIVERPOOL ROYAL. INFIRMARY.—RdIIIII for week
ending 4th February:—Admitted : In-patients, 43; out-
patients,, 24 ; surgical casualties, 27. Discharged :
Cured, 26; relieved, and at own request, 11; made.out-
patients, 3; irregular, 1; dead, 6. Remain in the house,
189. For the.ensuing week—Visitors, Messrs. 'William
Gregson and Charles P. Melly; Physician, Dr. Vose ;
Surgeon, Mr. Stubbs. House Surgeon, Mr. T. S. Walker;
Junior House Surgeon, Mr. J. Allen; Chaplain, Rev.
Edward. P001e... Charles 'Wilson, Treasurer.
FIRE AT TITHEI3A.RINT-STREVT STATION.—OR Satur-
day night, about seven o'clock, a truck of cotton, at the
Tithebarn-street Station was discovered to be on fire, and
the alarm was passed to Hatton-garden, when Mr. Hewitt,
with a body of the fire-police immediately went with an
engine to the, scene of the disaster. Some men of the
fire brigade seconded the zealous efforts the railway
employ 6, and the flames were extinguished, but not
before. considerable damage, had been done. It is-not
knoin how the: re originated.
. FIRE IN HACKIN'S-HEY..—Yesterday morning,.between
three and four o'clock, the policeman on duty discovered
that the back part of the house in llackia's-hey, occu-
Hed by Mr. John Whitty, publican, was on fire. Mr.
ewitt was quickly on the spot, with a fire-engine and
a portion of the brigade of fire-police, and in about a
quarter of an hour the: ames were subdued. The fire
had, originated in the back parlour, but the damage
was not serious. The property was insured in .the
fl Royal."

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CHRIST CHURCH SATURDAY EVENING CONCERTS.—
We are glad to notice the great success which has re-
warded the philanthropic exertions of the minister and
officers of Christ Church, to provide a cheap and
rational entertainment .for the working men of their
district. On Saturday evening, in addition to several
talented amateur vocalists, the attractions were increased
by the attendance of the hand of Captain 'Bousfield's
Volunteer Corps, which sustained its share of the enter-
tainment in such a manner as to reflect the greatest
credit upon the,zeal and ability of J. B. Cooper, Esq.;
its talented conductor. In the vocal part of the enter-
tainment nothing was omitted that could conduce' to the
delight of audience, 'who testified their approbation
by, the most enthusiastic applause. .
CORONER'S COURT.—The following inquests were held
at this court on Saturday, before P. F. Curry, Esq. :
On the-body of Phillip M'Clean, an engineer, who, on
Thursday last, fell from the steamship Royal Consort,
and was drowned before assistance could be rendered.
Verdict: Found drowned. --,-On the body of . Patrick
Carney, aged seven - years, who was • scalded in his
mother's house,,on Thursday last, and died soon after.
A verdict of accidental death was returned in this case.—
Also, on the bodies of Matilda Forshaw and her son,
who were burnt in the fire at Mr. Goodwin's boot and
shoe shop, St. James'-street, and died a few hours after.
As the evidence in this case threw no light upon the
origin of the fire, the jury .returned a verdict to the
effect that the deceased persons-died from the effects of
being burnt. . , •
MARINE DisAsTEns.--Yesterday afternoon, the splen-
did iron ship Ellen Stewart returned to port, after an
absence of about ten days, severely injured in her spars
and rigging. The Ellen Stewart, which was one of
Messrs. Stewartand'Douglas's splendid fleet of African
ships, was :outward bound, to the West Coast of Africa,
and her sea-going qualities seemed to have been put to
the test in the late gales down the ehannel.--From our
marine intelligence it, will be seen that there have been
several serious disasters to shipping. • The severe gales,
which have been of frequent occurence this winter, have
made ihe list of disasters at sea
.unusually large. The
Pauline, from St.
,Domingo -to Liverpool, had to be
assisted into Scilly on the 28th of January, and during
the gale on the 30th was driven from her anchors, and
run upon the pier. She grounded yesterday, and has
six feet of water in her hold.—Tbe Charles Brownell,
which was driven on shore on the 22nd of last month,
near Fleetwood, and from which flats have been conveying '
the cargo to Liverpool, has been got into Fleetwood.—
The Ellen, Captain Davies, which sailed from Liverpool
for San Sebastian, has put into Milford, with her 'fore-
masthead carried away.—The Sophia' Margaret,. Jones,
from Huelva for this port, has also put into Milford,
with loss of boats, bulwarks, stanchions, . sails, &c.--
Yesterday morning the smack Jane and Ann, Captain
Hughes, laden with slates, sunk off the' New Brighton
Stage, after having been in collision with a vessel
named Elizabeth. The crew.of the smack were saved.—
The Jessie, Captain Coleman, from Swansea for Fer-
nando Po, after having been at sea for three weeks,
encountered the full fury of the late gale, in the Bay of
Biscay, and returned to
.Plymouth with 'loss of spars,
sails, bulwarks, rails, . and stanchions. She was also
very leaky.-
FRIGHTFUL EXPLOSION.—A HAIRDRESSER'S SHOP
BLOWN Ur.—On Friday evening last, •an • explosion of
rather a serious nature took place in Prussia-street.
The Gas Company, it appears, are extending their
mains in this locality, and to effect this object it was
supposed that the conducting pipes were safely cut off to
prevent any communication with the mains. However,
such, unfortunately, was discovered not to be the ease,
as when the work had proceeded so far as the house of
Mr. Williams, hairdresser, the conducting pipes coma
municated with the main pipe in his house, No. 24,
Prussia-street, when an explosion of a fearful nature
resulted. The front window in the house was shattered
entirely, and all it contained blown in atoms into the
street. Had not Mr. Williams, who narrowly escaped,
,__had the presence of mind, to risk his life, in at
once cutting off the communication, the consequences
might have been much more serious, inasmuch as the
corner house might also, have sustained a similar acci-
dent. We trust this will act as a caution to the Gas
Company in future,. and so prevent similar dangerous
explosions. The-damage Mr. Williams has sustained is
of a most serious nature, not taking into account at all
the stoppage of his business.

.• ' r
We understand thit.t,the .Chancellor of the Duchy of
Lancaster has appointed Thos. Wheeler, Esq., LL.D.,
of the Northern Circuit, to the Judgeship of the,Salfprd
Hundred COurt, vaeatedlifthehPromotion of Mr. Stam-
ford Raffles to a stipencliaiylnagistrateship at Liter.-
pool.
THE FERMANAGH-(IHASH) MILITIA.--(Flom a COr,
respondent.)—This fine body of men, who have ;now
been upwards of two years in England, and stationed.at
present in the ancient'City of Chester, will Shortly leave
there previonslyto diseinbediment. The Right Hon.
the Earl of Enniskillen, is Colonel, and the Hon. S.
Crichton, brother to the Right Hon: the Earl of Erne,
Crom Castle, Fermanagh, • is the Lieutenant-Colonel in
immediate command. it is gratifying to state; through
the columns' of the North'i%rn Daily
•Titizes, that ever since
the Fermanaghs 'came' into this country, thCir conduct.
has•been such as to merit the high approval Of the in.;
habitants wherever they have been loCated. They
have been at Aledrshott,'Burnley, Bradford, and
Chester, and in all the above-mentioned places they
have Conducted 'themselves most praisworthily, both
Officer's and men. Whilst other militia regiments have
had their serious 'brawls the Fermanaglis, imitating
the noble example set them by their brethren in arms,
viz., the 6th (or Inniskilling) Dragoon, and the 27th
(or Inniakilling) Foot, have studiously avoided every-
thing that would have the tendency •of bringing
grace upon their colours. This is principally owing to
the 'care,
.ittention; and advice of the noble head colonel,
whoae great delight is to see his men behave fbeniselves
as soldiers and as Christians. They will `shortly 'leave
Chester for disembodiment; to return to the homes- of
their -youth ;.'and when they ao so, it will be with the
regret of the inhabitants, -and hearty good wishes for
their future welfare. A 'company of them has b2en
Stationed at the North Fort, in Liverpool, under the
command of -Captain Barton and Lieutenant Gray, and
their conduct has been everything that could by desirid.
Such testimony to their general deportment, corning
through your columns, will only be an act of justice to-
wards such a gallant and loyal corps.

' VOLUNTEER MOVEMENT.

THE LIVERPOOL LYCEUM' RIFLE. CORPS.

A preliminary meeting having been held for the pur-
pose of forming an independent and self-supporting rifle
corps, ,to consist of the tradesmen and others in the im-
mediate neighbourhood of Bold-street, Lord-street, and
Church-street, &c , u public meeting was held on Friday
evening last, at 52, Bold-street, at seven o'clock, to
carry out the above object. The, meeting was crowded
to excess.

Mr. Thninas Bradley occupied. the chair; and stated
that the object of the meeting was to support our
gracious Queen in her endeavours to prevent any
foreign invader landing in England. He next con-
gratulated the assemblage upon the ready assent the
tradesmen had given to the circular which had been
sent to them, as was shown by their attendance, which,
as tradesmen that evening,—and he would call them
literary tradesmen too,—told him that they were loyal
to the Queen and Constitution. (Hear, hear.) He
hoped that no man would ever attempt to invade Eng-
land, for, if he did, he would only "have to go back
from whence he came" in deeper humiliation. (Loud
cheers.) He called upon them as tradesmen, and ati
reading tradesmen, not to be " the last in the field, nor
the first out of it ;" but at once to form themselves into
a Volunteer Rifle Corps, and thus show their Sovereign
that they were determined to stand by her to the last.
(Applause.)

Alter the chairman's excellent address, a committee
was formed to carry out the objects of the meeting.
Upwards of thirty member were enrolled before the
meeting separated.
Thanks having been accorded to the chairman for the
exertions be had used in bringing so many tradesmen
together, to give expression to their opinions en'this
great national movement, the meeting adjourned, by
giving three hearty cheers .for " Their excellent chair-
man, and the Rifle Corps Movement."

SCOTCH VOLUNTEERS.—Captain G. A. Mackenzie,
of the Highland ,Company, was, on Saturday, unani-
mously elected captain commandant of the Liverpool.
Scotch Volunteers.

COURT AND ' OFFICIAL INTELLIGENCE.

WINDSOR CASTLE, Sat4day, Feb. 4.-LHer MAe4y
walked and drove in the forenoon within the Honie
Park, and paid a visit to Her Royal Highness the
Duchess of Kent, at F'rogniore House. Her Majesty.
was accompanied by 'the Princess Helena,—
Their Royal Highnesses the PrincesseS Alice and
Louisa took equestrian exercise to-day in the Riding
House.
His Royal Highness the Prince Concert, attended by
the Hon. Lieut.-Colonel de Ros, left the castle this
morning, and proceeded tolhe Wellington College. The
Prince returned in the afternoon.
His Grace the .Duke of Bedford, Lord and Lady
A.bercorn,' Lady Georgiana Hamilton, the Duke and
Duchess of Marlborough, and l..ieut..Colonel Norman,
of the Indian Army, took their departure to-day.
The Princess of Leiningen and the Hon. Major,.
General Grey, dined with the Queen.
The Ist Life Guards were in attendance at the castle,
and played during dinner.
Her Majesty and the. Prince Consort, with the royal
family and the ladies und,gentlemen of the court, are
expected to leave the castle on Saturday, the llth, or
on Monday, the 13th instant, for Buckingham Palace.
After Easter the Queen will hold two Drawing..
rooms. previous to the Birthday Celebration Drawing...
room, which it always held at the latter end of May. ,
,ller Majesty will also hold two more Levees after
Easter..
•

We regret to,state that the health of,Mr. Baron Wat-
son is in a very precarious state—so much so that . the
learned -judge has, in accordance with .the opinions of
his medical advisers, left. London for the benefit et the
sea air.