Northern Times.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1857-06-09 00:00:00

DEACONS.

1V ame . College. Where licensed to.
W. E. Oscan, 8.A., Emmanuel, 040,, St. Barnabas, Liverpool,
J. C Erelc, B. A., Trinity, Dublin, St. Jul?, Liverpool.
H. 14_lvat-is, 8.A., D 0.,. Walton, Breck.
E. Wynre, 8.A., D 0.,. St. Catherine's, Wigan.
J.F.M'Callan, M A, Queen's, Belfast, St. Mark's, Liverpool.
J. Glram,l•:e, St. Bee=, Nervton-in-Mottram.

W. Li.
E. R. Clark c,

Si. Duckinfield,
Literate, Golbornc.

PRIESTS.

Name. College.
W. A. Bell, 8.A., Queen's, Oxford.
J. L. Pain, B.L, Brazenoso, Oxford.
F Sheppard, 8.A., Trini y Hall, Cambridge.
J. Whiteside, 8.A., St. Catherine Flail, Cambridge.
J. M. Bannerman, 8.A., - Trinity, Dublin. _
Edward Poole, St. Bees.
Dyson Ryeroft, St. Aidau's Theo. Col., B'head.
John Bodden Watson, Da.

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ACIIOO SOUTH AMERICA —Great interest is excited by
a projected expedition from Chili to Rio Negro, in
Patagonia: Its object will be to examine whether,
through this river, a conjunction betwee❑ the Pacific and
the klantie Oceans is feasible, so as to dispense with the
way round Cape Horn. The government of Chili has, for
the present, granted the gam of 3,500 pesos towards the
expense of the expedition, with the promise to increase
that amount, if necessary. • The expedition is to consist of
20 men under the guidance of a Mr. Cox.-2/thenceion.
SINGULAR CASE OF ASSAULT.—On Saturday, at the
West Riclirg Magistrates' Court, nelifaxeJames Walker,
the yoeng .r, was charge 1 with assaulting Abraham To wr s-
end, at Mytholmroyd, on the 3rd inst. The defendant
pleefliei rot guilty. The complainant is a small shop.
keepei. On going to his dinner last Wednesday, at noon,
he quarrelled with his wife, and, after she had thrown a
buffA at him, he was about to cheseise her; but the
defendant sullenly envrged -from the cellar, and interfered
in Mrs. Townsend's behalf. lie seized the complainant by
the cellar, and saying, " This is the way eown," dragged
him to the cellar door, when a push from his wife precipi-
tated him to the bottom of the steps. As soon as he cluid,
the complainant escaped into the street to get assistance.
On ret❑rning a strict search was made, when the husband.
happening to lift up the lid of the flour-bin, on which
Mrs. Townsend had bean leaning, disclosed the hiding-
place of his wife's paramour. The discovery was followed
by a few hard blows, directed by the complainant at his
assailant. The former then went to. his work, but the
defendant durst not leave for fear of violence from the mob
assembled in the street, and for safety he secreted himself
in the chimney. In about half an hour the complainant
returned with dalf a-dozen fellow-workmen. The def,m-
dant was then up stairs, bid under the bedclothes, and so
changed in appearance, owing to his temporary retreat
above the fire-place, that it was difficult to recognise him.
But no pity was shown him, and, after being belaboured
by the new-comers, he made a precipitate flight into the
street, when he was followed by the crowd tq Brcarley
Wood. There, at his request, the villagers supplied him
with a rope to hang himself, bat, instead of being allowed
to carry out his resolution, he was taken to the lock-np.
The complainant's wife visited him while in custody. It
was said she intended to accompany him to America. The
bench fined the defendant £3.

NUMEROUS FIRES IN LONDON AND GREAT Loss OF PRO-
PERTY. —On Sunday morning, about five o'clock, the
inhabitants of Hounslow were aroused from their slumbers
by a general cry of " fire !" being raised, and in the course
of a few minutes it became apparent that the well-known
range of premises termed the Red Lion Inn, formerly one
of the principal coaching establishments in the neighbour-
hood, we-, on fire. The premises were in the occupation
of Mr. Timothy Davis, licensed victuailer, and with the
exception of the person who first discovered the fire, the in-
mates were in their beds fast asleep, and how they managed
to Effect their escape in safety appears next to marvellous.
From the particulars obtained on the spot it appears that
one of the fem de inmates was awakened by experiencing
a suffocating sensation. She immediately informed Mr.
Lewis, who at once male his way to the ground floor,
when he saw the parlours enveloped in flames, end the
darn s were wort ing up the stairs and through the different
npper floors towards the roof. The moment the inmates
were got out information of the disaster was sent, per
telegraph, to the London Fire Engine Establishment, at
King-street, Golden square, when Mr. Staples, the chief
officer of the C section, started to the spot, with a powerful
engine, well manned. Upon gaining the seene he found
that three parish engines had previously arrived, as well
as one belonging to the Hounslow Barracks, under the
command of a body of soldiers. Unfortunately the only
supply of water that could bo obtained was a long distance
off, and in order tatake advantage of the same it was found
necessary to work the various engines into each other be-
fore a drop of water could he scattered upon the fire,which
kept progressing so fiercely that it was feared that the
clothing warehouse belonging to Mr. Robert Milton,
next door, would have also fallen a prey to the fury of
the dunes. This induced the parties near to remove
the whole of their stock in trade, fixtures, and win-
dows, by which expedient a serious amount of property
was either broken into fragments, or extensively damaged
by water. The military, the parish engines, and the
London brigade laboured in a most praiseworthy manner,
but in spite of which they were unable to make the least
impression upon the fury of the fire, and eventually the
flames extended to the roof. The different parties em-
ployed in extinguishing the conflagration at length, but
after the lapse of some hours, succeeded in getting it
subdued; not, however, Until property of great value was
destroyed. Insured in the Royal Exchange Fire•office.—
Ano?her extensive fire likewise broke out the same
morning in the premises belonging to Mr, T. Trowel?, a
farmer, situate near the Nunhead Cemetery, Peckham, and
five miles from the nearest engine station of the London
brigade. The fire commenced in a wooden building nearly
160 feet long, of proportionate width, filled with farm
produce of considerable value, and surrounded by numerous
outhouses. The outbreak was first discovered by a police-
officer, who, with as little delay as possible alarmed the
neighbours, and sent off to London for the aid of the
engines, but before sufficient time had elapsed fur a single
engine to be called, the flames shot up with such vehe-
mence, and at the same time were so brilliant that the
whole of the Surrey side of the Thames became illuminated,
which caused a general turn out of the engines and firemen,
and at one time the engines of the Waterloo-road, South-
wark-bridge-road, Tooley-street, and Ferringdon-street,
were proceeding as fast as possible towards the scene of
danger. Upon reaching the place, the firemen went to
work in first-rate style, but they were unable to get the
flames extinguished until the buildings, and all they eon.
taiued, were totally consumed. The origin of the fire could
not be ascertained. Insured in the County Fire office.—.
Another fire happened through a child playing with
incifer-matches, in the premises belonging to Mr. D,
Williams, situated at No. 10, Goldsmith-row, ffeckney-road
and had it not been for the exertions of the neighbours,
the child must have been burned to death, as, before it
could make its escape, the whole of the bed, bedding, and
other articles became encircled in flames. The engines of
the parish and London Brigade were soon in attendance,
and the flames were extinguished, but not until considerable
mischief was done by fire aud water and hasty removal.--
Late on Saturday night, a call wag received fora fire at
the East-end' which turned out to be of a very trifling
character; but, as one of the engines was proceeding up
Cornbill, a female was knocked down, and the wheels
passing over her arms, ant off a large piece of flesh, and
broke the bone. The sufferer was at once removed by the
fireipen to the hospital, where she at present remains.