Northern Times.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1859-04-09 00:00:00

THE COURT,

Her Majesty the Queen gave a juvenile ball on Thursday,
the birthday of Prince Leopold, at Buckingham Palace.
The juveniles honoured with invitations were between
six and fourteen years old, and appeared in fancy dresses.
Parents accompanying the children were in evening dress.
The company began to arrive at half-past eight o'clock ;
the ball commencing at nine. The invitations amounted
to 234.

The Duchess of Kent arrived at the Palace, attended by
Lady Susan Melville and Sir George Couper. The Duchess
of Cambridge, the Princess Mary, and the Duke of Cam-
bridge, also arrived shortly before nine o'clock.
The members of the royal family, upon their arrival, were
conducted, to the White Drawing-room, where the Queen
and Prince Consort received their illustrious guests. Her
Majesty was accompanied by Prince Arthur, Prince Leopold,
the Princesses Alice, Helena, and Louisa, and also by the
Prince and Princess Augustus of Saxe Coburg, Prince.
Philippe, Prince Augustus, the Princesses Clotilde and
Amelia f Saxe-Coburg, the Duke and Duchess of Aumale
and the Prince of Conde. The juvenile visitors and their
relations were conducted to the Picture Gallery, through
which her Majesty and the royal circle passed about nine
o'clock to the Banquetting Room, which was prepared for
dancing, and in which was stationed her Majesty's private
band.
The Princess Helena and the Princess Louisa wore the
costume of peasants of the canton of Berne. Dress of gros
blue silk edged with a band of scarlet velvet, the body

trimmed with black velvet and steel ornament ; chemisette
and sleeves in white cambric, black velvet round the throat
with steel ornaments ; black lace mittens ; head dress, hair
done in long plaits with red ribbons, a straw hat trimmed
with red roses.

Prince Arthur and Prince Leopold wore the costume of
the eons of Henry the Fourth of England : white satin
tunic, with a light blue velvet cape in points, trimmed on
the right side with gold braid ; the left with silver braid
the tunic trimmed to correspond ; fleurs delis on the side
with silver; one shoe in blue satin trimmed with silver;
the other white, with gold ; white silk hose ; blue velvet
bonnet trimmed with silver and a gold fringe.
Prince Philippe of Sax Cobourg wore the uniform of a
Saxon Grenadier of the 18th century.
Prince Augustus of Saxe Cobourg, wore the uniform of
an Austrian Grenadier of the 18th century.
Princess Clotilde of Saxe Cobourg, wore the costume of
an Hungarian peasant
Princess Amelie of Saxe Cobourg, wore the costume of
a Cantiniere from the opera La _Mlle du _Regiment.
The Prince of Conde wore the uniform of a Sergeant in
the Conde Infantry, 1745.
Dancing commenced immediately after the entrance of
the Queen and the illustrious party.
We have authority to state that, in addition to the
Drawing-room announced for the 14th inst., the Queen
will hold another presentation Drawing-room before the
one to be held in honour of her Majesty's birthday. The
precise date will be announced later.
Her Majesty will hold a Privy Council on Tuesday, the
12th inst., at Buckingham-palace.
The Duchess of Kent visited the Queen at Buckingham-
palace.

- The Prince Consort, attended by Captain Du Plat, went
yesterday morning to the New Palace at Westminster.
The Prince and Princess Augustus of Saxe Cobourg
visited the Exhibition of the French Gallery, in Pall-mall.
His Royal Highness paid a visit to the Duke of Cambridge,
at his residence in St. James's-palace.
The Duchess of Cambridge and the Princess Mary visited
the Princess Augustus of Saxe Cobourg.
The Princess Alice and the Prince and Princess Augustus
of Saxe Cobourg visited the Duchess of Kent on Wednesday
at Clarence-house, St. James's.
Colonel Baker had an interview with the Earl of Derby
on Thursday.
_Sir Fitzroy Kelly had also an interview
with the noble earl at his official residence in Downing-
st raet.

About 140 members of the House of Commons had a
meeting on Thursday, with the Earl of Derby at his
official residence in Downing-street.

Despatches have been received at the Colonial-office from
the Governor of Heligoland.

LOCAL INTELLIGENCE.

FOR JAMAICA.—The screw-steamer Salidan sailed yester-
day for Kingston, Jamaica, with a few passengers and -a
general cargo. •

THE Ali Y.—Brevet-colonel Thomas Askew Larcom,
retired full pay Royal Engineers, to be Major-General, the
rank being honorary only.
The Gazette publishes a notice, directing the mode of
proceeding in the case of persons who have out-standing
claims against the Brazilian Government.
THE PILGRIM'S PROGRESS.-The Rev. Mr. Lewis, of
London, will lecture on this subject in Hope-hall on Mon-
day evening. There will be dissolving views illustrative of
the lecture.

DEATH FROM A FALL.—Yesterday a man named John
Mooney, aged 50, died in the Royal Infirmary, in conse-
quence of concussion of the brain, caused by a fall, whilst,
it was supposed, the deceased was the worse of drink.
AMERICAN MAILS.—The Cunard steamer Arabia, Captain
Stone, will sail for Boston via Halifax this day, with the
American mails. The box at the Post-office will close at
eleven o'clock and finally at twelve. The receiving-box on
the small landing-stage will be open until one o'clock, on
the payment of a late fee of one shilling.

ATTEMPT AT HOUSE ROBBERY. - Yesterday, a fellow
named George Williams, was brought before Mr. Mansfield
at the Police-court, charged with having been found con-
cealed in the cellar of the house 15, -Hope-place, with
intent to commit a robbery in the house. He was sent to
gaol for three months with hard labour, as a rogue and
vagabond. _

PASSAGE BROKER'S LICENCE.—In reference to the appli-
cation made by Mr. Aspinall, on behalf of Mr. William
Frackelton, passage-broker, Mr. Mansfield, after a careful
examination of the case, and on Mr. Frackelton's engaging
to be particular in future as to the partiei with whom he
would entrust his passengers at New York, decided that
the licence should be granted, which was done accordingly.
AMPHITHEATRE.—The past week has been kept up by the
local company in the Amphitheatre, and with much credit.
The spectacle drama, The Flying Dutchman, was revived.
Next week Mr. M'Kean Buchanan, the American tragedian,
who lately received considerable commendation from the
Metropolitan papers, will make his appearance for a few
nights in Liverpool, and will perform the parts of Hamlet,
Othello, and Richard the Third.
UNPRECEDENTED DESPATCH.—The ship Broughton Hall,
Captain Rennis, from Bombay, 1,493 tons register, and
belonging to Messrs. William Sinclair and Co , of Liver-
pool and Belfast, commenced discharging in the Stanley
Dock on Tuesday morning last, and was all out by twelve
noon on Friday, working in all thirty hours. Her cargo
consisted of 6,762 bales of cotton, wool, and rags, and 3,886
bags of various descriptions of seed.

EXTRAORDINARY SUCCESS OF CASSELL'S POPULAR NA-
TURAL HISTORY. —Twenty-five thousand copies have already
been called for. This magnificent work, price sixpence
each part, with upwards of forty engravings, executed in
the first style of art, will be continued monthly. " Cassell's
Popular Natural History," has called forth the highest eulc-
gies, both in respect to the literary contents, letter press,
and general characteristics of the work. " Casselrs Popular
Natural History" is a marvel of elegance, and cheapness.
It is written in a fine popular style, is beautifully illnstraterlt
and is probably the first work in Importance of a publisher
who has distinguished himself by his enterprise, chiefly
with a view to the moral, social, and religions elevation of

the horny-handed classes of our land.—atkdonian ffercegry.
London : Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, La Belle Sauvage-
yard, Ludgate-hill, E.C.
CORONER'S INQUEST.—Yesterday' the coroner held an
inquest on the body of Frances Noulan, thirty years of age,
a stevedore, who was killed at the Brunswick Dock. It
appeared that he was engaged receiving bundles of rod-
iron on board a flat, and that one fell on him and killed
him on the spot. The jury found a verdict of " accidental
death," but, at the same time, did not think there was
sufficient care taken by the master-lumper to prevent
accident.

SOUTHERN HOSPITAL.—WeekIy Report, April 6, 1859.
Admitted : Accidents and urgent cases, 48 ; medical and
surgical cases upon recommendation, 14 ; total, 62. Dis-
charged : Cured, 7 ;. relieved, 2 ; irregular, 2 ; died, 1; total,
12. Attending as out-patients, 35. Remaining in the
hospital, 50. Treasurer : James loughton, Esq. 'Visitors :
B. Platt, Esq., and J. Andrews, Esq. Honorary
chaplain : Rev. W. Leveson. Physician and surgeon for
the ensuing week : Dr. Cameron and Mr. Higginson.
House surgeons : Mr. John M. Bateson and Mr: C.
Pemberton.

ODD FELLOWS' HALL.—As already announced, this fine
hall will be opened this evening, by Mr. F. MacCabe, in
his popular, attractive, and entertaining performance of
"Begone Dull Care." As a dramatic mimic, and successful
imitator of men and things of the present day, Mr. MacCabe
stands unrivalled ; and added to his qualifications in these
respects, he possesses musical and vocal abilities of a high
class. There was but one opinion, when he appeared here
before, in his diversified and original characters, and now
that he has matured all, he cannot fail to attract large
audiences, and we promise they will be delighted as well as
nstructed

FATAL ACCIDENTS. Robert Henry Howard, residing at
182, Blundell-street, was run over by a lorry on Thursday
afternoon, and taken to the Southern Hospital, where he
lingered until yesterday when he died from the injuries re-
ceived. Joseph Morgan, 18 years of age, an ordinary sea-
man, shipped on board the barque Harlequin, bound from
Liverpool to New Orleans. As the ship was proceeding
down the river Mersey, on Thursday, Morgan was sent
aloft to the top yard, and when loosing out the sails he, by
some mishap, fell to the deck. He was got on board a
steam-tug, brought to Liverpool, and taken to the Northern
Hospital, where he died yesterday afternoon. We under-
stand that inquests will be held on both cases this day.
THE " ILLUSTRATED TIMES."— This popular and beauti-
fully illustrated work, had in last Saturday's number some
of the finest specimens of wood engraving we have ever
seen. The artists belonging to this paper must be of a
high class, as their works at once proclaim. Besides the
exquisite beauty and finish of the engravings, the resem-
blance to the originals are faithful, and challenge admira-
tion. We can say this, knowing the originals of several of
the subjects. The view of the Prince of Wales Hotel in
Rome, is admirable; and amongst the illustrations is_ a
spirited and faithful sketch of the raising of the American
ship Isaac Wright, in the Mersey, by Palmer's pump, with
a description of the interesting operation.
SHow " MR. ROB" GETS BEER AND SPlRlTS.—Yesterday,
at the Police-court, before Mr. Mansfield, David Rob,
a fellow who appeared to have been robbed, by some one, of
his garments, all but his shirt and trousers, was charged by
Mrs. Anne 'Tones, publican, Elizabeth-street, Kirkdale, for
robbing her, after the following fashion : It would seem
that the operations of Mr. Rob, for the last month have
been extensive in a certain way, but confined to the locality
of Kirkdale. His modus was as follows :—He went into
every public-house he met, and called for beer, rum,
and the like ; drank it off at one full gulph,
and then ran off as quick as he could.
He had gone on to such an extent in the neighbourhood,
that it was resolved to give him into custody. His last ex-
ploit was at the house of complainant, and he was given
into custody. The prisoner said, he once got a cut in his
head, and when he takes drink he does not know what he
is doing. His Worship said the prisoner was more a knave
than a fool, and sent him to jail for seven days as a
vagabond.

MADAME GASSIER IN CUBA.—HAVANNAII, March 9th,
1859.—Madame Gassier, who created so profound an im-
pression during her visit to your city, is now producing a
furore here. The theatres in which she sings are crowded
nightly by the most brilliant audiences, and the Spanish
press, with one accord, style her the Queen of Song, Reina
del anto, and pronounce her to be unrivalled as an artiste,
L' Artista sin rival. The leading journal devotes a space
equal to three columns of your Freeman, to a description of
her triumph on the occasion of her benefit, and prints
several exquisite verses composed for the occasion. The
other journals are equally elaborate; and that they truly
reflect public opinion as to the merits of this gifted artiste,
may be estimated from the fact that the benefit for herself
and M. Gassier, produced a sum equal to two thousand four
hundred pounds sterling of your money—a result altogether
unprecedented in this, and, I believe, in any other country.
Madame Gassier's engagement here has been more success-
ful than either Bosio's,Frezzolini's, or, in fact, any prima
donna who has ever visited America. Her salary here is
something enormous, and fabulous sums have been offered
her to go to Mexico, which, I believe, she has declined,
being under an engagement to go to the States. The
operas selected for the benefit were the first act of Don
Pasquale, the second act of Los Puritanas, the third act of
Lucia, the conclusion being a little Spanish opera not much
known " abroad." From beginning. to end it was a scene
of triumph—bouquets, such as Spanish ladies alone know
how to arrange, waved with a grace unparalleled, and from
time to time fell in showers on the stage, and at the close,
the house rang and rang again with shouts of "A la Reina
del Canto," " A Josephina Cruz de Gassier," "A la Artista
Espanola," the sincerity of the vices being amply proven
by the results to the exchequer. After the benefit M.
Gassier had a " reception," which was thronged by the
elite, and passed off with great eclat. Madame Gassier
appeared to be so great a favourite in Dublin and in London,
that I felt this brief note of her triumph in her own country
would be acceptable to your theatrical friends, both as a
native tribute to the genius of the artiste and as a pronun-

ciarnento in favour of the unanimous verdict of your Dublin
audience.—Fmnt the Freeman's Journal, Dublin.
DEPARTURE OF THE CITY OF MANCHESTER FROM BELFAST.
—On Wednesday morning, at eleven o'clock, this noble
vessel took her departure from this port for New York, via
Cork, leaving the latter port on the Bth instant Immediately
on slipping her cable, a parting salute of two guns was given
from the Semaphore (ss), at present in the graving-dock,
which was responded to by the City of Manchester. She
was taken temporarily in tow for some distance by the steam-
tug Blue Bonnet, though her propeller was in motion from
the moment of starting, the tug merely acting as a kind of
guide ; and, as she glided majestically down the river, the
firing was kept np on board, amidst the most deafening
cheers of thousands of spectators who had assembled to
witness her departure. On arriving opposite Crawfords-
burn, a salute was fired from that place, as also at Donagha-
dee ; both of which were creditably returned. At the-entrance
to the Lough, she was met by the Blenheim (s), from Liver-
pool for this port, and it was found necessary to stop the
vessel for the purpose of taking a number of passengers on
board who had taken their passage at Liverpool, and who
had left that port for Belfast in the Blenheim the night
previous, expecting to be here in time for the sailing of the
steamer for New York. During the transfer of the passen-
gers, the vessels were passed by the Portland steamer, North
Briton, which fired a salute, the City of Manchester
immediately answering it. As soon as the passengers had
all got on board, the vessel steamed away for Cork harbour,
where she was expected to arrive on Thursday morning.
The City of Manchester had on board a large quantity of
general cargo from Belfast, consisting chiefly of linen,
potatoes, flour, whiskey, &c., besides an extraordinarily
large number of passengers. The next steamer (the Vigo)
is to leave this port for New York on the 4th prox., for
which vessel there may be confidently expected a full amount
of both passengers and cargo.—Belfast News Letter.—A
telegraphic despatch from Cork, dated Friday evening, seven
o'clock, says: "The Liverpool, New York, and Philadelphia
Steam-ship Company's steamer City of Manchester is now
proceeding to sail from Queenstown for New York, with
350 passengers and a special mail. Though she has only
been advertised fourteen days, she carries the largest number
of passengers that have ever sailed from Ireland in a steamer
for America."

GAVAZZI AT HOPE HALL.—Yesterday, Signor Gavazzi
delivered what he termed his farewell lecture at Hope Hall,
Hope-street, at two o'clock. There was a very limited
attendance, composed chiefly of ladies. The subject of the
lecture was " Freedom of Speech," which Signor Gavazzi
proposed to illustrate by reference to some of his recent
adventures in Galway. He alluded passingly to Italian,
and denied that Mazzini represented the Italian people,
whose eyes, he declared, were now fixed upon Victor
Emmanuel. He then described the absolute freedom of
speech which he claimed for all men, and condemned the
half-Protestantism of those who would allow of nothing
which might displease the prejudices of Roman Catholics.
He denounced the manner in which Roman Catholic
journals in Ireland assailed himself, and contrasted
their language with that of Protestant journals.
In Liverpool, lie declared, no Protestant journal ever
descended to coarse or abusive language [Signor Gavazzi
has evidently not been reading all the Liverpool Protestant
journals of late], and contrasted their tone with that of
Catholic journals. He e.speeially condemned the course
language in which journalists of the latter class assailed
their opponents ; and immediateitv after declares that every
Roman Catholic journal is a liar.' He passed on to 'give
an account of his recent visit to 9alway, emphatically
denying the statement of the Galway Viaicator that he ran
from an Irish mob, and adding that, from that Liverpool
platform he gave the lie to that journal. Deleribing the
females of the Galway mob, he said : "You could never see
such a congregation of dirtiness and ugliness as f.u. that
congregation of the women of Galway. (Laughter.) -311
(Great Laughto..) Some people speak to me of the virtue