Northern Times.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1857-08-22 00:00:00

SAVINGS BANKS.

In answer to a question from Mr. Hamilton,
The Chancellor of the Exchequer declined to give a
positive pledge to re-introiuce the Savings Banks Bill
next session, but he should be prepared next session to
propose the appointment of a select committee to itquir e
into the operation, ke., of savings banks. (Hear, hear.)

CUBA.
Sir G. P. Pechell inquired of the- First Lord of the
Admiralty whether any additional vessels, including gun-
boats, had been sent to the West India station for service
on the coast of Cuba.
Sir C. Wood:said that as soon-as the-House voted the
necessary men heorderedfour gun-boats to be immedi-
ately got ready for Cuba. Two of them would be ready
to sail in a few days.

BULLION, &C.
Mr. Newdegate "moved for the following returns :
Accounts of the notes, securities, bullions, &a., of the
Bank of England, as published in the Gazette, according
to the Act 7 and 8 Vie., e. 32 (in continuation of Parlia-
mentary paper, No. 410, of session 1856): Returns of the
quarterly averages of the weekly liabilities anl assets of
the Bank of England (in continuation of Parliamentary
paper No. 410, of session
.1836 ; from the latest date
given therein to the present time). Of the monthly
average aggregate amount of Parliamentary notes,
payable to bearer on demand, in circulation
in the United Kingdom; distinguishing those circulated
by the banks of Englandanl;lreland,!and by private
anda
a
joint stock banks in England, Scotland,
and
together with the bullion in the Bank of England (in con-
tinuation of Parliamentary paper, No. 410, of session 1856,
up to the present time); of the minimum rate of interest
at the Bank of England on the Ist of each month, in the
years 1852, 1P53, 1854, 1855, 1856, and first six months of
1837 ; of the:general weekly average prices of wheat,
barley, oats, rye, beans, and peas per quarter (in con-
tinuation of Parliamentary paper, No. 410, of session
1856) ; and of the quantities of wheat and wheat flour,
and of all other kinds of grain and meal, stated in quarters
imported into Great Britain curing each month of 1853,
1854, 1855, 1856, and.first six months of 1857, distinguish-
ing each kind separately ; and whether imported from
Ireland, the colonies, or foreign parts, giving the monthly
averages thereof, also the average price and totals for
each year, and for the first six months of 1857 (in con-
tinuation of Parliamentary paper, No. 410, of session
1856).

Agreed to.
DIV,,RCE AND MATRIMONIAL CAUSES BILL,
On the motion for the third reading of this bill,
Mr. Henley proceeded to review the discussion that had
taken place on the bill, and the changes that had been
made in it in malty of its material parts. '..When the bill
was introduced, the Government said it was a perfect
measure, and that anyone attentively reading it could
not fail to understand the opinion of the Government on
it, and in consequence the opposition had had, both in the
house and out of it, " the dogs of war" were let slip on
them for opposing the measure and attempting to discuss
it. On the introduction of the measure, the opposition
stated that there was no time to fully consider the sub-
ject, and he thought he should be able to show, from the
result, how correct was their prophecy. It was said when
the bill was introduced that it made no change hi the law,
but merely altered the proceedings relative to divorce,
and got rid of a great blot on the institutions of the
country and the scandal attaching to actions of trim. con. ;
and it was further alleged that the bill would bring
home to the doors of all classes of her Majesty's subjects
those privileges in reference to divorce which were only
now within the reach of the rich. It was quite impos-
sible at the period of the session when the measure was
introduced to give it that consideration which its im-
portance demanded, and he thought he should be able to
show that the objects for which it had been introduced
were not likely to be attained, and that the measure stood
in such a position as showed it had not received that con-
sideration that WAS either creditable to the Government
or the importance the bill demanded. The hon. gentle-
man then referred to the period that had been occupied in
discussing it. Seven days—morning and evening sittings—
had been occupied in committee, and the result had been
thirteen material changes in the bill, although they had
been told it was a perfect measure, and had received ample
discussion by competent persons in the other house. Of
these thirteen changes no less than ten of them were made
without divisions and assented to by the Government on
the reasons and observation advanced by hon. members on
both sides of the house ; two material alterations had been
made by the Attorney Genf ral, and one on a division by the
opponents of the measure. Fifteen divisions had taken
place in the committee. Of these seven were proposed by
gentlemen who voted for the second reading. The bill as
amended had made a material change in the status of a
woman separated from her husband judicially or divorced,
and enlarged the grounds relative to the charge and
custody of children. The most material change made iu
the bill was in reference to the constitution of the new
tribunal and local jurisdiction ; security to a wife after
separation ; the grounds on which divorce was to be ob-
tained,; increased discretion to the court to dismiss suits .
fine on the committal of adultery procedure in the new
court, and right of appeal. The right hon. gentleman
then entered into other details of changes, and concluded
by expressing an opinion that this important question had
not been sufficiently considered, and regretted that
Government should have considered it necessary to press
the measure through this session.
Sir G. Grey congratulated the house on the prospect of
the bill being read a third time without a division, from
the right hon. gentleman having concluded his review o
the measure without a motion. He said that he con-
sidered the statements of the right hon. gentleman
showing that the bill had been maturely considered, and
was a sufficient answer to the charge of undue haste made
against the Government. He defended the bill, and urged
that the changes that had been made in the bill were by
no means of that importance with reference to its
principle attached to them by the right hon. gentleman,
though he (Sir Gee.. Grey) admitted they were great
improvements. (Hear, hear.)
Sir W..Heatheote said the opposition were by no means
satisfied with the gate of the bill, and their declining then
to go to a division which would not test the real opinion
of the house was not to be taken as consenting on their
part to the bill passing.
Mr. Aryrton thought the bill had been made as perfect
as possible, and observed that the arguments of the hon.
gentleman answered their complaints.
Mr. Newdogate tendered his thanks to Mr. Henley for
the improvements which he had succeeded in introducing
into the bill.
Lord John Manners wished before the bill passed to
enter his protest against it. He objected to its principle,
which was the dissolubility of merriage by human law,
and he also objected to the details ;by which it proposed
to carry the principle into effect. He complained of the
manner in which the bill had been forced on a jaded
i House, and the general conduct of business by Lord
Palmerston.
Lord Palmerston referred to the fact that the early
stages of the bill had been decided upon in the House at
a time when there was a full attendance of members, and
observed that he was willing to have gone on till Sep.
tember if it had been necessary to make the bill perfect.
The sessions had, however, been very short, about three
months, but he believed that there never was a session
in which members so carefully, perseveringly, and success-
fully gave their attention to the co,nluct of the business
which came before them.
The bill was then read a third time and passed.
The Silo of Onseene Books, See., Prevention Bill was
also read a third time and passed.
The Lords amendments to the Probates and Letters of
Administration Bill, and the Ecclesiastical Commissioner s
Bill were considered and agreed to.
Lord Palmerston moved that the house at its rising do
adjourn till three o'clock on Monday.
Colonel Sykes availed himself of the opportunity to ask
what steps had been taken to reward. the soldiers

FRIGHTFUL AND FATAL ACCIDENT AT SFITTALL.—
Yesterday (vetoing a dreadful accident happened at the
above-named station on the Chester asd Birkenhead rail-
way. It appears that a man named James Archer, forty
years of age, who was engaged as a pl rte-layer in the
company's service for several years, and who bore an
excellent character, was seen at the station a few minutes
Previous to the arrival of the 4.15 express train. He ap-
peared to be quite sober, and nothing remarkable was
observed at the time. The express train came up in d're
course, when the unfortunate man was seen about fifty
yards from the station, lying quite across the rail. It
was out of the wiestion to stop the train or remove the
man, and the whole train passed over his body, literal'v
cutting him in two. How or why he got or went int ) tlie
position where he met his death is at present a mystery.
HOPE-STREET SYNAGOGUE.—The raising of a Jewish
place of worship is not an event often witnessed, especially
within the boundries of our town. We are, however, able
to etate, that the consecration of the new synagogue in
Hope place, adjoining the Hebrew Endowed Schools, has
been fixed to take place on Wednesday, the 9th proximo,
e a memorable day in the annals of our country—the fall of
Sebastopol.• This pretty edifice, built in the Saracen
style, vies in its peculiarity of appearance with any of the
beautiful churches which surround it, and from its Eastern
architecture denotes'it to belong to some destioguished
race; the fundation stone was laid by the president in
July last year, and it was then expected to inaugurate the
building in March at latest, but in consequence of various
obsts cies the committee were not in a position to open it
earlier than the day named. We understand the ceremony
of consecration will occupy about two hours, in which the
learned pastor of the congregation, Rev. D. M. Isaac,
assisted by other ministers, and an efficient choir will take
a prominent part. When this is over, there will bo a
dinner at the spacious rooms above the Jewish Schools,
upon which Mr. B. S. Joseph (one of the eldest members)
will preside. The proceedings of the day will terminate with
a ball at Mr. Gidden's, Hardman. street Rooms. We may
here observe, the committee have, despite great difficulties,
been most assiduous in bringing the building to the present
pleasing issue.
TAILORS'IBEAN PEAST.—On Monday last, the workmen
in the employ of the Working Tailors'' Assocati in, held
their annu tl bean feast at the honse of Mr. Solomon Trew,
Roby. About eighteen sat down to dinner, got up in Mr.
Trew's usual style for plenty and quality. After doing
justice to the good things in season, Mr. Brew, one of the
trustees was called to the chair,'end Mr. T. Dean, secre-
tary, to the vice-chair. Mr. Brew,, on taking the chair,
said he always felt happy to meet on occasions like the
present. He had attended many of their bean feasts, but
in this instance he felt more than ordinary pleasure,
because of the success that had attended their efforts for
the last twelve months—particularly, when he remembered
that the Association started with a capital of £5 some few
years back, and are now doing a bueiness of about 5.1.3‘,000
a year. This was a proof' of what working men might de,
independent of that foolish system of strikes. After the usual
loyal toasts, the health of the manager, and success to the
Working Tailors' Association was drank. Mr.Dean,in reply,
said he felt sorry that the manager could not be present, as
he had to attend to business, while they were enjoying
themselves. He congratulated the Association in having
such a man is Mr. Smith for manger, and he thought if
whet trades had such men con .ucting their business, and
he beleved there were many iet-riligent men amongst t'...e
trades, that many disputes and march I ad feeling might be
avoided. He also,stated that the secret of their success
lay in the good feeling and canfi 'ence of the members.
The healths of the secretary and trustees being drank, the
company adjourned to the howling green. In the course
of the after-poen, many of their wives and sweethearts
crime out, and were hospitably treated by Mrs. Tracy.
After enjoying a goad day's pleasure, all returned to town
,ogether about ten o'clock. _

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SHIPPING. POP. INDIA.—The East India Company will
receive tenders on the 26th for the conveysnce of 260 tons
of telegraph wire from Liverpool to Calcutta; also 250
tons of telegraph wire from Liverpool to Knrraehee.
On Thursday, the Lerd Mayor announced that it wa
his intention to call a public meeti- g, in the city, with a.
view of taking steps for the speedy reliefof families and
individuals in India, who were suffering from the effects
of the mutineers.
SUPPRESneN OF Glal7ll. PIRACY.,--A. beautiful craft,
schooner-rigged, having a screw propeller, and armed,
has arrived at Raeenstown from the Clyde, to c)al' on her
way to Greece. She has been built for the Greek Govern•
ment, arrl is intended to be used in the suppression of
piracy in the Grecian Archipelago. She is the fourth
vessel of the same description which has arrived here
within the last two or three months, built in the same
locality and destined for that service.
COAL TRAM', STATISTICS.—From the elaborate monthly I
tabulated coal statistics published by Messrs. W. and 11.
L.:irtl, o. this town, it appears that, it Jaly las', the total
exports of coal from the United Kinz,lont amounted to
660,889 tons. Of these 415,282 tons were sent from north
p ws, 21,007 tons from the Yorks'aire ports, 31,063 tons
from Liverpo.l, 152,302 tons front the Severn ports, and
41.',..44 tons from the Vc,te ports. The total exports in
July, 1856, were 569,346 ton s, showing an increase in
July of the present year of 91.552 tons.
How TO PUT DOWN Poexay.—My wi!e's grandfather
• a
W3S pat into Chancery jilt as he was growing up, and
never grew afterwards —never got out o' it—nout eve r
does. There's our churchwarden comes to me with a prati-
tioa to sign agin the Pope. Says I, "That old Po'Lie is
rilwa)s in trouble—what's be bin doing new ?'' S,.ys he,
"Spreading! He's got into Parlyment, and hes wjav got a
colledge, and we pays for it. 1 dosn't know 11. ow to stop
him." Says I, "Put the Pope into Chaucer/ along wilh
wife's grandfather, and he'll never told up 'nis head agin."
—" What will He Do With it in .Blacliwood's
Magazine.