Northern Times.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1859-06-22 00:00:00

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MEETING or CONSERVATIVES.—The Advertiser says that
members of the• Conservative party assembled at
y's residence yesterday, and it is said that Lord
y avowed his resolution never again to accept the
nasibilities of office, and that he urged them to single
out from among themselves new leaders.
ELECTION NEAvs.—Committees are formed in London
and Oxford for promoting the return of the Marquis of
Chandos, vice Gladstone. Mr. Cardwell, in offering him-
self for re-election, says.:—" The office I am called upon to
discharge affords peculiar opportunities for giving effect to
those lc:ailments of civil and religious libesty which I have
always conscientiously entertained, and to which you are
steadfastly attached.

Lord D

CONTRART FOR GUNBOATS.—The number of gunboats for
which the Government have just made a contract, is
eighteen. They are understood to have been taken by six
builders. The lowest price is £2O lOs per ton, and the
highest £25. The price of Mr. Miller, of Liverpool, Who
has contracted for two, is not stated.
NJ,— —The London and North Western
proposals to renew their bonds, falling
July, at 4 per cent., for three, five,
seven, or ten years. The Times says it is proposed that the
-ailways in the Eastern Counties district should be arnalga-
] soon as possible, under the title of the Great
rn Railway. The United Company
`4 miles of railway.

RAILWAY

Railway have issue,

due on the 15th of

mated, a
East

would embrace

MAIL Nmws.—The steamer Ellora is expected at Mar-
seilles on• Friday next, with the light portion of the Calcutta
China mail, which will probably be delivered in London

on Monday

BANKRUPTCY •GOU.R7

—Yesterday.

BEFORE MR. .COMMISSIONER PERRY

In re JOHN TURNER.—This bankrupt, who was formerly
a brewer in Chester, came up on his last examination, sup-
ported by Mr. Hull. Mr. Dodge appeared for the assignees,
and applied for an adjournment till the result of a Chancery
suit, in which the bankrupt was a party, should be known.
Hzs Honour, after hearing Mr. Hull,,ordered an adjourn-
ment to the 21:d August..

In re JosEnr COWAN.—The bankrupt, a corn and com-
mission morel a it, in Liverpool, applied for his certificate.
Mr. Martin, who appeared on his behalf, said; there was no
creditor opposing, and the bankrupt's misfortunes had been
somewhat unavoidable. Mr. Banner, for the petitioning
creditor did not oppose. His Honour awarded a second
class certificate.

In re L. W. KAPPEL.—This bankrupt was a commission
merchant, in Liverpool, and applied to pass his last exami-
nation. Mr. Hamilton Bardswell appeared for the assignees,
and stated that they had gone through :the balance-sheet,
and saw no grounds for opposition. His Honour pointed
out several inaccuracies, which, being amended, the bank-
rupt passed. Tile certificate sitting was appointed for the
2nd of August.

In re JOSEPH FAULKNER.—This bankrupt, a flour dealer
in Liverpool, came up on application for his certificate. Mr.
Hamilton Bardswell, who appeared for the assignees, said,
the bankrupts conduct had been straightforward, and he
was not instructed to oppose. His Honour said, the bank-
rupt might take a second-class certificate.
In re JOHN KMDELL DAWSON.—This was the last
examination sitting. The bankrupt, who was a wine and
spirit merchant in Liverpool, bad absconded. His Honour
sat in court till three o'clock, when the usual proclamation
being made by Mr. Blundell, the bankrupt was duly declared
au outlaw.

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THE OLD s Tr,/ Ar RIOTS.

TO THE EDITOR OF THE NORTHERN TIMES.

Sir, As some impression seems to prevail that I am
the Mr. Argyle whose case was brought before the
public of late in connection with the Sunday riot at
the Old Swan, I shall esteem it a favour if you will
,s.e4
kindly permit me, through your widely circulated
palter, to contradict that report. I am no connection
whu
ver of the party referred to.—l am, sir,
obedt servant, ..,
ant, JAMES ARGYLE,
Scripture Reader of St. Columba's District
June 210, 0,9
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