Northern Times.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1859-04-30 00:00:00

LOCAL INTELLIGENCE.

FINE ON A BEERHOUSE.—Mary Grady, the keeper of a
beerhouse in Bolton-street, Park, was fined £lO and costs,
yesterday, before. the magistrate at the Police Court, for
breaches of the law.

The BAZAAR, in aid of the Christ Church, Hunter-street,
National Schools, held at Giddens's Rooms, on Monday and
Tuesday last, has been, we are happy to learn, most suc-
cessful. Upwards of £l5O, we understand, has been paid over
to the treasurer. , •
AMPHITHEATRE. —This theatre likewise has felt the
influence of depressing external causes. Harry Boleno's
company, however, has been as warmly received by all who
enjoyed its performances as any troupe which, for a long
time past, appeared in the amphitheatre.
MR D CKWORTII'S EASTERN SKETCHES.—To-day, Mr.
Duckworth will give a morninc, reading of his lecture in
the Clayton Hall, at two o'clock. From the notices we
have already published, it will be seen that we may safely
recommend the lecture as well worth hearing to any
who have not already heard it.
COLLEGIATE INSTITUTION.---A prize of books, to the
value of £lO, is annually awarded at Trinity College, Cam-
bridge, to the scholar who shall have most distinguished
himself for general regularity of conduct. This honour
has been assigned, in addition to his distinctions of other
kinds, to Mr. Pellew Arthur, who went to Cambridge,
in 1855, from the Collegiate Institution, as Master's
Exhibitioner.
CRESCENT CHAPEL LITERARY SOCIETY.—At the usual
weekly meeting of this society, on Wednesday evening last,
a debate was opened on " The present critical state of
Continental affairs," and conducted with much anima-
, tion. Messrs. W. H. Moseley, S. W. Reader, Thomas
Maltman, J. Labouchere, J. Smith, and other
gentlemen, spoke on the subject, advocating the de-
sirability of England preserving an armed neutrality, until
her own interests were jeopardised. Next week, Mr. Josiah
Smith will open a debate on the question, " Is Direct prefer-
able to Indirect taxation."

CHRIST CHURCH ScHooLs.—The annual tea-party in
connection. with the above took place at the Schbol-rooms,
Bunter-street, on Thursday last. About 650 children par-
took of tea, bunloaf, &c., to which they did ample justice,
after which the choir of the church, under the able manage-
ment of Mr. Eyton, sand several glees, part song* &c.,
which gave universal satisfaction. The military band of St.
Silas's Working Men's Association performed several of
their admired airs during the evening. Groat credit is due
to the ladies and gentlemen connected with the church for
the treat they had provided.

ARREST OF A CORPORATE OFFICER, ON A CHARGE OF,
EmmezzLEmnsx.=-Yesterday, an officer of the Corporation,
having charge of one of the large public establishments
was arrested on a charge of -having embezzled certain sums
of money belonging to the Corporation. The prisoner was
to have been brought up before the magistrates yesterday,
at the Police-court, .but owing to the absence of the Town-
clerk, whO was engaged at the nomination of candidates
for the representation of the borough, the case was not gone
into. We understand it will be proceeded with this day.
The accused has been a long time connected' with the chief
market of Liverpool, and has been heretofore much
respected.
DAILY PORTERS.—A correspondent writes : " Any
one passing the Exchange and its vicinity must be struck
with the congregated mass of workmen (daily-porters),
hanging about for work, and the rush, when any labour
demand arises, to get a job. Now, though this must, always
be the case in a large sea-port, their condition might be
much alleviated, had they some place, under cover, where
they could assemble. In the contemplated new buildings,
a room might be set apart for these poor fellows, who would
gladly subscribe a small sum, to entitle them to admittance.
Newspapers might be taken, and fires kept up---a master
appointed, who would tell off men, as they were called for.
I hspe some Melly will take up this matter. Many a poor
fellow would spend his money willingly for such accom-
modation, in place of consuming his vitals and distracting
his nerves with alcohol and cabbage leaves."
MADAME ANNA BISHOP'S BENEFIT AT THE THEATRE
ROYAL.— Last night concluded Madame Anna Bishop's
engagement, with her benefit. Politics and bad weather
have sadly interfered with adequate support of a company
possessing very great ability. Madame Anna Bishop last
night produced a selection from "La Sonnambula," Caste
Diva from "Norma," a Spanish song, La Pasadita,
and the selection from the "Elixir of Love ;" and in all
the parts exhibited a brilliancy of execution, a purity
of tone and characteristic style that place her in a very
high position as a singer. Miss Susan Pyne, of whom we
have always expressed a very favourable opinion when she
has appeared before, has been, in consequence of 'severe
cold, unable to do herself justice; but she forms, when in
health, a valuable portion of the company. Mr. Henry.
Haigh has been so often and so highly commended by us,
that we can scarcely add to what we have said. Herr
Mengis is a capital Dr. Dulcamara, and in concerted pieces
his powerful bass voice is very effective. Mr. George
Loder is a very good conductor, but the company have not
been so fortunate as they have deserved.
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 including William the
Conqueror, down to Queen Victoria; also, princes, prin-
cesses, dukes, dnchesses, lords, eminent statesmen, war-
riors, poets, divines ; also, all the most noted personages
of the past and present ages, &c. Allsop's sculpture gal-
leries, 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 mag-
nificent building known as the Teutonic-hall, next door but
hone to the County Court, Lime-stret, Liverpool, 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 establish-
ment in the world ; a fact that cannot possibly be contra-
dicted. Be sure to observe the name Allsop at the entrance.
Sole proprietor, Mr. William Allsop.
CONS. IN CLUSTERS —Why is an egg like a horse ?
Because it is not useable till broken. Why are the Queen
and Prince Albert sure of a fresh egg every morning at
breakfast during their aquatic excursions ? Because the
royal yacht lays to every night. Why is a chimney sweep
like a lucky player at whist ? Because he has the suite (soot)
in his own hands. What would a nut say to you, if it
could, when you begin to crack it ? None of your jaw, we
expect. How does a'stove feel when full of coals ? Grateful.
Why is a fool in high station like a man in a ballooon ?
Because everybody appears little to hiip, and he appears
little to everybody.

LIIE LATEST TELEGRAMS.

AUSTRIA.

VIENNA, Friday, April 29th.—The official Weiener
Zeitung publishes an Imperial manifesto, explaining,
in energetic words, the necessity of war with
Sardinia. The manifesto appeals to the patriotism
of the faithful subjects of Austria, and hopes for the
assistance of the kindred. German race, connected as
it is with Austria by origin and common danger.