Northern Times.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1859-06-09 00:00:00

THE NORTHERN TIMES, THURSDAY, JUNE 9, 1859

—is it worth(lame crowd of '

n life to so fearful an amount as

t will be before the object can be accomplished?
Already, it is estimated, we believe,. that some thirty

or forty thousand human beings have perished in
this war, which has only just begun.. And before it
.s done—should it go on—the lives sacrificed. will, in
ill probability, have to be counted by hundreds of
And is so very dubious. a thing as " the
independence of Italy," by the sword, and under the

thousands.

tion of one who has himself a system of des-

potism in operation at home, worth such a sacrifice ?
We cannot believe it. Only too truly is it remarked

by an able

and observant eontemporarv, that

"shallow Liberalism is already too much disposed to
identify French ambition with the cause of Italian

independence

, and if the original aggressor seemed
to be unfairly treated, or even to be overmatched,
his crimes and his obvious designs would soon be
slurred over and forgotten."

THE MINISTERIAL Ciusts.—The Advertiser anticipates
that ministers will be in a minority, and that Lord
Palmerston will be sent for. The Times says, whatever

ouse of

mmons may

'eel, the

pounded with stones, broken, but their heaus
escaped, and after a hard strugcrle they got the prisoners to
the station. The officers said prisoners belonged to the
"Molly Maquires," and the club would pay the fines, but
his Worship's decision will prevent that "little bill," for
he sent them to gaol for three months.
THE NEW CHIEF EMIGRANT OFFICER. —LieUtCERPIt
Prior, of the Government Emigration Office, has been.
appointed chief emigration officer at this-port, in the place
of Captain Schomberg. We have already expressed our
opinion of the latter gentleman, and we have now a word
to say as regards his successor. Lieutenant Prior we have
had frequent opportunities of meeting professionally, and
a we may say that more excellent officer is not to be found.
His painstaking ira'every respect—his impartiality in the
discharge of his public, and very difficult duties —the
entire satisfaction that he has given to every one his
urbane and kindly disposition, all have not only won for
him golden opinions, but the affection and esteem of every
one with whom he comes into business communication

This is the public opinion in regard to Lieutenant Prior,
and the appointment reflects credit on the government,
whilst it does only simple justice to a most deserving and
popular officer. As a private gentleman, in all respects,
Lieutenant Prior claims a first place. Long may he enjoy
his present well-earned position.
ROYAL AMPIIITHEATILE.—Mr. and Mrs. Barney Williams,
have brought out a piece, written by Sterling Coyne, for
themselves, called " All Hallows Eve." One of the principal
effects is a reproduction of Maelise's well known picture of
the subject. This generally proves an attraction to the
public, but is scarcely a safe attempt, as the " Rent Day "
proves, in which two of Sir David Wilkie's pictures are
• 1-

t with very little effect. The real pictures are as
een from one point only—the groups on the stage are seen
from all points of the house, and the combinations vary with
every situation. Maclise's picture is less liable to this objec-
tion, as the groups are not so detached as in those of Sir
David Wilkie's, and the number of figures prevents such
close comparison, but we are still of opinion that a different
principle of arrangement should be adopted on the stage
from that adopted by the painter. The same incidents
may be adopted, but there should always be some motion.
The plot of the piece is not very new—an Irish abduction
and rescue, affording Mr. and Mrs. Barney Williams oppor-
tunities of exhibiting their aptitude for representing peculiar
phases of Irish character.
MR. FRANK HOWARD'S LECTURE AT
SCHOOL OF THE FINE ARTS, CLAUGHTON' BIRKENHEAD.—
Last night, Mr. Frank Howard delivered his second lecture
on the Fine Arts, at Mr. Steer's School of the Fine Arts,
Grange Mount, Birkenhead. His subject this eveninc, was
" Chiaroscuro, or light and dark, as distinguished from
light and shadow, in relation to composition." Mr.
Howard had a number of engravings from Lionardo,
Michel Angelo, Raffaelle, Rubens, Aumbal
Caracie, Tintorette, Sir J. Reynolds, Opie, North-
cote, Fureli, Westall, Overbeck, and others, and a number
of drawings to elucidate the principle of Chiaroscuro, and
made a number of sketches to show how amateurs should
apply these principles to sketches from nature, or ideally
from history or romance. He was listened to with the
greatest attention for nearly two hours, and loudly applauded
by an audience composed of the most distinguished inhabi-
tants of Birkenhead and Clau:ghton At the request of the
clergy, in consequence of their inability to attend on Wed-
nesday evenings, the subsequent lectures will be delivered on
Thursdays. On Thursday evening next, the subject will be,
" The Treatment of Colour in the Fine Arts."

MR. STEER'S

AMUSEMENTS IN LIVERPOOL. - Open from ten in the
morning until ten at night. Allsop's Wax-Work exhibition.
All the kings and queens, from and inclnding William the
Conqueror, down to Queen Victoria ; also, princes and
princesses, dukes, duchesses, lords, eminent statesmen,
warriors, poets, divines; also all the most noted personages
of the past and present ages, &c. Allsop's sculpture galleries,
containing upwards of 3,000 statues, selected from all parts
of the world, varying from five to twenty feet in height.
Allsop's dioramic, panoramic, cosmoramic, and stereoscopic
views of intense interest Allsop's musical promenade.
The above attractions are now combined, forming one large
establishment, in the immense and magnificent building
known as the Teutonic-hall, next door but one to the
County Court, Lime-street, Liverpool, and nearly opposite
the Adelphi Hotel, and is open to the public at 6d each ;
children under, ten years of age, 3d each. Mr. Allsop's
exhibition has been pronounced by the press of Liverpool,
London, and elsewhere, to be the most perfect, superbly-
magnificent, and largest establishment in the world; a fact
that cannot possibly be contradicted. Be sure to observe
"Allsop," at the entrance. Sole proprietor, Mr

the name,.
Wm. Allsop.
LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT, TRANMERE.-The inquiry
instituted into the proceedings of Dr. Gorst, at the poll
lately taken, in reference to the adoption of the Local
Government Act by the township, was resumed yesterday
morning at the usual hour. The examination of witnesses
was continued, and Mr James A. Rhodes, Mr.. William
Coulter, Mr. Pritchard, Mr. Thomas Lewin, and Mr. John
Lsv.- overseer, were sworn on behalf of the petitioner.
.-,llv dwelt as heretofore upon the con-
, as indicative of partiality, and charged
Aril with unfairness in the service of voting papers to rate-
payers, and in the collection of the same, but, no new feature
was developed. The case for the petitioners being concluded,
Mr.. Deighton-made a few observations on the nature of the
evidence adduced, to the effect that, so far as it went, it was
quite apparent that those parties who opposed the adoption
of the act had had every opportunity of scrutinising the
voting papers, and contended that, supposing one or two of
the votes disputed were illegal, that could only affect the
votes in question, which would still leave a majority in
favour of the act. As to the charge of partiality, he was
prepared to show that the summoning officer should be one
partial to the act, rather than otherwise. The court then
declaied the investigation at an end, and intimated that he
would take time to consider his decision.

The evidence principi
duct of Dr. Gors

HOW THE DETECTIVES ACTED AND WERE ACTED ON.—
On Monday last, a jolly tar presented himself at the Police-
office, and complained to Mr. Clongh, the "father" of detec-
tives, that his ' sea-rig " was unwarrantably detained by a
boarding-house keeper, of rather threadbare conscience, in
the aristocratic (?) neighbourhood of Denison-street. The
worthy head of the detective department heard with indig-
nation the woeful tale of the worthy son of Neptune, and
with that alacrity with which he endeavours to make

" rogues honest" and protect honesty, he ordered detectives
Redman and Boyce to get under weigh, and steer to the
house of the crimp, with instructions to obtain and restore
the property to the owner, On the arrival of the
officers at the house, they introduced themselves to
the better-half (the lord and master being absent),
informed her of their business, &c. She at first refused to
dissolve partnership with Jack's pants, wide-awake, and a
number of etceteras, but the good looks and persuasive
manner of Redman, and the blandness of Boyce, soon over-
came her original resolution, and she, with becoming female
modesty, ushered the former officer into a room up stairs,
stating it contained the object of their visit. She, of course,
feeling shy to enter, and, when safely inside its precincts,
she most unceremoniously turned the key, leaving him in
durance vile. Fortunately he left Boyce at the foot of the
stairs to look out for squalls, who, observing her hasty

retreat down stairs, key in hand, and hearing the fist of
his brother in arms and the room door making
acquaintance, took her gently by the hand (not
to shake it).in order to obtain the key, but she, observing
this, with the quickness of a juggler, was about transferring
it to her bosom, when the movement was arrested by Boyce
who, whilst bringing his hand in close proximity with her
chin, was seized by the thumb, and before he could extricate
it from its painful position, her molars and incisors caused
such an indentation as laid the bone bare. Ultimately he
released his comrade from his unenviable situation ; the
"togs" were recovered, and Jack, with his two deliverers, made
their exit from the scene of action, the former exclaiming
with stentorian lungs, " Shiver my timbers, but she can
nip like a lobster." The offices is determined for the future
to beware of "dimpled chins and ivory teeth," and says,
with much solemnityrthat he " caught a tartar."
AWFULLY SUDDEN; DEATHS.--Yesterday 'morning, a
man named Patrick Martin, residing in a gourt off Smith-
fleld-street, went into the house of' Mr. Sutton, of Cock-
spur-street, to order a glass of ale, when he sat down upon
a seat in the shop, and shortly afterwards fell off it a lifeless
corpse. The deceased was a dock labourer, and about 50
years of age and upwards. He had latterly been much
addictecbto intemperate habits, and made drink 1

as beveragc

for nourishment and support. He loathed anything in the
shape of- food, and the result was, that he has 'been
suddenly galled to stand before the Judge of all the earth.
He has left a .wife and family to deplore his lamentable
end.—The second case is that of a man named John Barrett,
a brick labourer, in the employ of Messrs. Macfie and Sons,
who was engaged at his employment at the sugar-house,
Batchelor-street, where so many hands are engaged by
those extensive and indulgent sugar refiners. Barrett lives
in Midghalb-street, has a wife and two children, and was
about 36 years of age. He happened to be engaged at the
top of the roof at the time, when he suddenly dropped in a
fit. Medical' aid was in prompt attendance, but life was
extinct. We may state, as concerns Barrett, that he was a
steady, honest labourer, but subject to fits, and in one o
those it is supposed he died.—A melanehol

affair als

occurred at the same sugar-house immediately preCeding
the death of poor Barrett. A man named Hugh Sheils,
_

a labourer at the es

!efeiTed

carrying or

al-yard iri Leah

I of taking, a drink of cold water, was

I cramps, from which he could not be ix
night. He still isin a most precarious

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