Northern Times.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1859-10-21 00:00:00

FREEHOLD LAND SOCIETIES.

The revising barrister for East Surrey, in deciding
the claims of about 40 persons holding small allotments
as members of land societies, said he should take
the allotments at the value they would stand at if
brought into ,the open market. The .reports of the
Freehold Land Societies and the evidence of the sur-
veyors and others connected directly or indirectly with
the society, could not be received like the evidence of,
independent persons.

AYRSHIRE ELEarioN.—The writ for the election of
a member for the county arrived on Tuesday, and the
sheriff has fixed Wednesday, the 26th instant, for the
nomination, and Friday, the 28th as the polling day.
Both candidates have now concluded their canvass, and
both, from the terms of new addresses issued to the
constituency, arc confident of success. Time only will
reveal who is to be the " coming man," although
numerous bets are being taken that the young Conser-
vative will be at the head of the poll on the 28th.—
North British Daily Mail.
THE GREAT JEWISH FAST AT LEGHORN.—On the
7th of this month, on occasion of the Great Fast, the
Jewish community of Leghorn filled to overflowing
the synagogue of that city. There were more than
3,000 persons, in whose presence the rabbi recited
the following prayer expressly composed for King
"Victor Emmanuel :—" May He who watches over the
safety of kings, who grants dominion to princes, whose
empire extends throughout all generation, who freed
His servant David from the murderer's sword, who
opened a way through the waves, and traced out a path
amidst the rushing billows ; may He bless guard, de-
fend, succour, elevate, and exalt to the highest pitch
the elected King, Victor Emmanuel ! May the King of
Kings guard him, keep him alive, and free him from
every suffering and danger ! May the King of Kings,
by His clemency, elevate and exalt the star of his
destiny, and grant to him long and tranquil days of
dominion ! May the King of Kmgs in His mercy grant
unto him and unto all his councillors and ministers
power and valour !" After these words, uttered with
great solemnity and feeling, the whole auditory, deeply
moved, responded with a loud " Amen !"

ARRIVAL OF THE NORTH AMERICAN•

The Montreal Ocean Steamship Company's screw-
steamer North American, Captain Aiton, arrived in the
Mersey yesterday evening, with the Canadian mails, and
101 passengers-17 cabin, and 84 steerage. The Cana-
dian news is entirely devoid of interest ; and the United
States advices have been anticipated through other
channels. The following is a list of the cabin
passengers :
Lieutenant-Colonel Lucas and lady; Miss APlCenzie,
Mr. Gibbs, Mr. L. J., Mrs., and Miss Marron and three
children, Mr. T. H, Hodges and son, Al r. Dobb, Mr.
Woods, M. A. Jorgenson, Mr. B. H. Bent, and Mr. E.
Wright.

The Vanderbilt arrived at Southampton last night.
Sailed from New York on the Bth. On freight $704,000
in specie, $lOO,OOO of which are for England. The
Canada had arrived at Halifax, and the Fulton at New
York.

Nothing new has transpired with reference to the San
Juan difficulty ; and altogether the political news is un-
important.
Despatches were received at Washington on the sth
from the Marshal of New Orleans, stating that he was
mistaken in regard to the sailing of the' steamer Phila-
delphia with Walker's filibusters, and that both steamer
and filibusters were still at. New Orleans. The govern-
ment immediately sent a despatch to the Marshal, ordering
him to seize the filibusters wherever they could be
found. Without loss of time the Marshal proceeded
to act on these instructions, and seized the steamer ;
and the government of Washington, on being informed
thereof, gave directions that the captain and crew should
be detained, with a view of judicial proceedings for'
being employed in a filibustering expedition. The
tow-boat Panther had also been seized, together
with the captain and crew, and 'the party who went
down the river as far as the South Pass in that
vessel had been arrested, surrendering themselves
peaceably. An artillery company from Baton Rouge was
on its way to the point were, it is said, the filibusters
had congregated, and was to be used by the United
States Marshal as occasion required in the effort to arrest
them. The greatest earnestness had been exhibited for
the frustration of the expedition, and so far the efforts of
the Federal officers had been successful. The opinion
was, that the whole scheme had been frustrated.
Despatches were in preparation at the Department of
State at Washington for the American Minister in
China, enlightening him on the subject of neutrality.
Several private despatches had been received at the
War Department from General Scat, dated at the Key
West, where the steamship had put in for the purpose
of forwarding them. The old General was in excellent
health. Despatches of great importance had been
telegraphed to him in reply. The election in Georgia
had resulted in Governor Brown's re-election by fully
15,000 majority.
Senator Frederick and Judge Terry had fought a duel
at San Francisco, and the judge received a wound in
the throat, which was supposed to be mortal. The most
recent despatches from Mexico say that the Liberals
make light of the recent engageinent between Generals
Won and Degollado. The latter was still near
Villita, whence he had sent word to the Commae der-in-
Chief that his division was nearly organised. The bri-
gade of Zacatecas, supported by. six field-pieces and a
numerous park of artillery, had incorporated itself with
the division of the centre. Numerous desertions from
the enemy to the Liberals are reported—at one time 500
infantry, and at another a numerous body of cavalry.
There was no concentration of troops for a combined
attack, nor does it appear that any definite plans have
yet been agreed upon by the Liberals.

New York cotton market of 7th without animation.
Flour rather higher. Wheat firmer. Cotton sales at New
Orleans small--the market closing at 104 c. to 11-tic. for
middling. At Baltimore, Buffalo, Cincinnatti, Otta-
wego, and Termito flour markets were firm, and prices
generally unchanged.
The Agent of the New York Associated 'Press has
received the following late telegram per Vanderbilt,
rid Southampton :
NEIV YORK, Oct. 8. The steamship Fulton has
arrived here from Southampton, and the steamship
Canada, from Liverpool, has reached Boston-via Halifax.
The Cotton market is dull, and prices are barely main-
tained. Flour is steady at former quotations. Indian
Corn firm. Provisions firm.
NEW ORLEANS, Oct. 7.—The Canada's advices reached
here to-day, and rendered the market quite dull and
inactive. The sales of the day amount to 5,000 bales,
Mostly before the publication of the Canada's despatches.
QUEENSTOWN, Thursday.
The screw-steamer City of Baltimore, from New York,
arrived at 4 a.m., bringing 48 cabin and 168 steerage
passengers, and. 23,255 dollars in specie ; landed 42 pas-
senmers/ and proceeded for Liverpool at 5.30.
The steamer Fulton,- fkom Southampton, at New
York, 7th. City of Baltimore passed American ship .
Fidelia yesterday, bound east.
A despatch from Washington says, so far from enter-
taining any idea of recalling General Scott, as hinted in
New York papers, he is directed to probeed at once to
the territory in dispute, and conduct his course as emer-
gency may require.
The filibusters who, recently attempted to escape from
New Orleans, were captured at the South-west Pass by
the United States Marshal.

The tea and coffee establishments of Gillie and
Brothers, at NeW York, wero destroyed by fire ; loss,
60,000 dollars. _

The demand for money was active, at previous quoted
rates; large transactions occurred; general market clos-
ing firmly; fair business reported in foreign exchanges;
recattly reduced figures for sterling bills were at pre-
vailing rates.
Cotton without animation ; sales about 400 bales ;
prices unchanged. Ashes small sales ; pots $5 ; pearls
quiet, at 5.50. Tallow sales made at 11e. Flour con-
tinues in active request at improved prices for State
brands, sales of which were large. Wheat depressed
and prices tended downward. Corn attracted more
attention at firm rates. Pork—sales of mess, $l5 16c.
to $l5 16 23-c., and prime, $lO to 10 60c. Beef un-
changed. Butter and cheese unchanged. Sugars active,
sales 185 Mids., 2,000 boxes and 2,200 bags. Porto
Rico, 71 to 74e. Coffee quiet, but steady. Freights,
engagements moderate, and rates without change of
moment.

NEW ORLEANS, Oct. 7th.—CottOn sales to=day 5,000
bales, closing at 10,1 to 1 lic. for middling; sales for
week 3,800 bales ; receipts 60,000, against 45,000 cor-
responding week last year.

WONDERS NEVER CEASE. A correspondent on
whose testimony every reliance can be placed, info/Iris
us that he had a relation who died some time ago, who
had seven husbands, and that he was acquainted with a'
gentleman who has actually been blessed with nine' ,
grandm others.— Ca/edon ian Mercury.
THE WALLACE STATUE.—Massive pillars, with an-
arched portico, 'are now erecting in front of the Atha-
ace= building at Stirling, on which the colossal statue,
by Mr. Handyside Richie, and presented by William
Drummond, Esq., of Rochdale Lodge, to the town, is to
be placed.—Caledonian .Mercury.
TROOPS FOR INDIA.—Major-General J. T. Leslie, C. 8.,
commanding the depot of her Majesty's Indian forces at
Warley, received orders on Wednesday from the Hon.
Council for India to embark 550 men to join the service
companies of their corps in Bengal. The troops, con-
sisting of artillery, cavalry, and infantry, are to proceed
to Tilbury Fort for embarkation in two ships.
STATE OF TRADE IN FRANCE.—The improvement
visible in commercial affairs last week appears to be
extending, although not with that rapidity which
might be wished. A number of country buyers have
been in the Paris market to procure their assort-
ments for the winter, and the retail dealers in the
capital have also now come forward in good earnest
to replenish their stocks, which, from the system which
they have for some months adopted of purchasing
only for present watts, have been reduced very low.
The manufacturers of Paris have also received some
orders from the 'United States during the last week, with
promises that others will speedily follow. The accounts
from Lyons, Rouen, and Mulhausen are more favour-
able. There has been an animated demand far raw
cotton at Havre, but without leading to any material
change in quotations. Little or nothing has been done
in raw or refined sugar. In the Paris Corn Market
during the week prices have been exceedingly firm.
The four marks of flour were quoted as high as 55f. 50c.
and 56f. the sack of 159 kilog. Wheat was but little
offered, the price for fine qualities varying from 28f. 50c.
to 20f. the 120 kilog. Rye was in demand at 18f., and
18f. 50c. the 115 kilog. ; and barley was firm at 18f. 50c.,
and 19f. the 100 kilog. The prices from the country
markets all tend upwards.—Gatignani.