The Northern Daily Times.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1857-05-05 00:00:00

IMPERIAL PARLIAMENT.

HOUSE OF CO, MONTS,!-MoNDAY.
The Speaker took the chair at twelve o'clock.
The swearing in of members was continued until the
ttujournment of the house.

THE MANCHr?,STER ART TREASURES.
EXHIBITION.

'As the inauguration of the palace takes place fo-day
(Tuesday), the public will be gratified to know that the
preparations are so far advanced as to justify the pro—
moters of the undertaking in anticipating complete suc-
cess in the opening ceremonial. On Saturday night a
large batch of workmen were paid off, and only a few were
retained to add a few finishing touches to various depart-
ments which aro all but cetnpleted. The dais in the centre
of the transept has been covered with crimson cloth; the
state chair, beautifully gilded, is placed on the top, facing
down the great hall to the east ; the transept has been
filled with se its arranged for visitors ; the stands tor the
chorus have been placed on the orchestra; the decoration
of the organ is nearly completed ; and every arrangement
which human forethouett could suggest has either been
made or will be completed before the opening. Four
large pyramidal stands have been placed in the great
hall, and are already covered with ' some of the richest
gems in the exhibition. Most conspicuous on the central
stands are contributions from the Queen-embracing fine
inlaid antique furniture, a beautiful silver table presented
to Charles IL, and:a pair of large silver tripods presented
to the same monarch. One of the pieCes of furniture is a
cabinet designed by Horace Walpole, on which are
displayed some exquisite pieces of ivory carving. The
entrances to the picture galleries and the cross arches
have been agreeably 'festooned with scarlet upholstery
and gold fringe, which give a finished 'appearance to these
magnificent courts. A magnificent collection of articles
in
reponise and orfeverie work'have been placed in the exhi-
bition by Messrs. Hunt and Haskell,- and these gems have
been placed in,the, cases near the staircase leading to the
transept' galteries, and just to the,west of the groups of
armoury. 'Ceder the central.galleries the walls have been,
covered with beautiful pieces of tapestry, and near the
east galleries 'a number 'of-fine cartoons decorated the
walls. Postal:karrangements have been introduced near
the pringipal entrance, a slit in a partition with < Post-
office" over it, pointing out where visitors may drop any
communication they wish to be forwarded to a distance.
A small dial has been placed close to the post-office, on
which may be seen a hand continually vibrating. This,
dial indicates the pressure of the water in the pipes, and
it is found necessary to have such an indicator, because
the bellows of the organ are worked by water power, and
a certain pressure is necessary to be kept up to ensure
the proper working of these bellows. Outside the palace
the awning over the principal entrance is being continued
several, feet to the right and the left; and the carriage
drive, which was very loose and distressi-g to horses,
has now becoine-hard and, a;!.good read: The proprietor
of a garden within the open
In' the
before the palace has,
several workmen' 'engaged Ira the erection of temporary
platforms for the aecomolaiicin of visitors, to which a
private entrance has been formed from Stretford-road.

•
RENGLER'S CIEICTJS, DALE STREET.
Last night the astonishing troupe of Bedouin Arabs,
whose wondoiful reits'ofiaCititig, surnm€Csault throwing,
sce., have been' the theme of in ally people, appeared at
this highly. popular place of public resort, And the recep-
tion froth an overflowing, house was .;.both cordial and
enthusiastic. Although there are several.: attractions at
present in Liverpool., thiihOuse'lloAs 0-- high place in
thea it
o ' p is-.to
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tt u°ll
public favour, aS the crowded State' Of it nightly amply
proves. The Arabs cannot fail:=-eveti if the entertainment
awdemreirantoiotno,tahnedrwaiauechcxsc:linteinists,
.—.......... tcause f publicseem;
them duriun their short stay will lose a real treat, indeed.

. .
Tin GREAT AnEttICAN 01k.0138.
This great Itheinoth—biggest creation of all. equestrian
cireles--taeks-riothing of 'the 'attractions which were
presentedio the public on the first itigh, of opening, ar,d
the succeeding days and evenings oflast week; and, from
the animated appearance of aplethorie house last night,
this week promises to eclipse t4o.,past, not only in variety
and brilliancy of the perforinance but in. the attendance
of the people, hundreds of whom are obliged to go away
, without being able to gain- adtnission. We have spoken
generally of the performance, and in addition to what we
have already said, it seemxto us .that the corps improve
as they ‘• go a-head," and we cannot ornit.remarking on
the wonderful feats exhibited by. Mr. Richards,
western rider, on his celebrated Indian steed ; and the
terrific,. daring, and tnatchlPss vaulting, &c., of Mr.
Batelieldor. Again we must remark on the fine training of
. the horses, not forgetting the
"learned mules," whose
the great
tricks and stratagems must be seen to he properly
appreciated. On two or three occasions we heard absurd
cries from the pit for the clowns to leave the circle whilst
the. Mules are performing. A moment's reflection would
'prove the futility of such a proceeding'; leis the presence
of these inimitable clowns in the
ring that. causes the
anitriats to play such fantastic" tricks that keep the,
audience in abselute convulsions of merriment; and this
is a proof of the superior training of this " happy pair "
of animals. We trust no such nonsensical cry will be
raised in future. There is something new introduced
every evening, and always Creating delight and satisfac—
had to go away, not being
tion. . The audience last, night was as fashionable as
able to get a seat.„l
usual, and quite e'verfbwed the .house;. again hundred&

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