The Northern Daily Times.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1857-01-02 00:00:00

INDIA.

BOMBAY, DEC. 3.
No intelligence has reached us as yet from the Persian
Gulf squadron. Indeed, Ido not think are to look for any
till Bushire shall have fallen, which event cannot, at the
earliest, take place before the middle of this month. As to
the temper of the Persians, and their preparations to receive

our fleet and army, many rumours are abroad, likely enough
in appearance same of them, but traceable, as far as I am

aware, only to the gossip of the bazaar or at farthest to apo-
cryphal masters of native trading vessels. Sach as they are,
however, their purport may be shortly described as war-

.ke and defiant—masses of troops asieinbling at Bushire ;

Russian officers present, instructing and encouraging ; fortil
fication of an islet in the offing, with a truly NI oscovite
prodigality of men and material, and many similar tales
direct from fable land, perhaps. All we know with certainty
at present is that Persia has not signified to the governments
of India any intention of abandoning her proceedings against
Herat, and abiding by the treaty of 1853. Nor do the

authorities of Calcutta :and Bombay expect to receive any
such early submission ; on the contrary, it is thought in the
highest degree probable that it will be necessary to despatch
a further force of all arms from this port, and that shortly.
For this duty the 781 Highlanders are named, a regiment

of Nstive Infant-y (probably the 26th, now at Sattara),
another troop of Horse Artillery, a third field battery, and
one or two squadrons of the 14th Light Dragoons. Any
further reinforcements would probably be saught from
among those regiments which are stationed on the western
or Malabar coast of that Presidency.
Of this same Persian business, and of the complications
in Affghanistan which have given rise to it, I have so little
to say that I have not said before that I am fearful of causing
you to exclaim, with a friend of mine here, to whom the
constant talk of warlike preparations became distasteful,
Persicos odi apparatus. Dost Mahommed was at Cabal,

busy in raising and equipping troops for service on his
western frontier, and discussing in his cnunlil the question
whe,her the present be not the most fitting juncture for

pressing upon the English his demands for th'e' restitution of

PeshaWurto his family.
Upon one portion, however, of the general question, and
that a very important one, namely, the nature of the road
from Bushire into the interior of Persia, and the prospects

of ari army advancing by that route, considerable light has
been thrown by an interesting letter that has gone the round

of the Indian press lately.— The writer gives only his
initials, but describes himself as familiar with tho country,

having served two campaigns with Persian troops, and tra-

versed on four several occasions the road from Bushire to
Tabreez. Of Bushire and its defences he makes no account

whatever. The very position of the to wn—expo.ed as it is on
three fronts to the sea, and mainly dependent for its supply
of fresh water upon wells in the open plain beyond the
walls—seems to preclude all idea of a defence. But an

advance up mu Shiraz he regards as a very serious matter,
and as certain, from the natural features of the country, to
meet with difficulties which it would require great skill,
foresight, and good fortune to overcome. The distance is

143 miles ; fo;' the first 48 of these the road traverses a
level plain, then commenc3 a series of steppes by which the
plateau of Shirez is finally reached. Three most formid tble
passes require to be traversed. In one—the " Daughter's
Pass"—the road is described as execrable, choked with
large boulders of rock, and at the widest part not exceeding
15 feet. " Horsemen," adds the writer, " wll have to
dismount here. In the ascent the rider's leg will

be frequently banging over a precipice perhaps a
thousand feet in depth." The " Old Woman's Pass" is
not less difficult and dangerous, and is probably, unless
with very great labour, impracticable for artillery.
Another formidable obstacle lies in the rapid change of
temperature, which would of course be especially trying to
Indian soldiers. Even the writer of the letter in question,
though inured to sudden alternations of beat and culd, was
necessitated in the course of a march of only fifteen miles,
to abandon light Indian hot weather clothing for broadcloth
and furs. Thou again, with respect to the Commissariat
department, it is said that the army would have to carry all
its supplies with it. So poor is the country and so few and
so cc ittered the clusters of houses to which the names of
viilages or towns are given, that it is a matter of difficulty to
procure provisions even fur a single caravan. The plateau
of Shiraz once obtained, the writer is of opinion that an
invading force would meet with comparative little opposi-
tion. Not only are the broad plains of the table land well
fitted for the movements of troops, but the dissensions and
dissatisfaction that exist between the government and the
nobles, might, if judiciously handled, prove formidable
weapons against the Shah.
While writing the above I received a slip of paper, ema-
nating from the office of the Lahore Chronicle, and dated at
that city on the 24th of November. It runs thus —" We
have just received intelligence, on the highest authority, of
the fall of Herat." Of course, I have no means at present
of testing the truth of this report, bat such as it comes to
my, merely reminding you, en attendant that the same paper
announced the occurrence of this very event some weeks
ago, not less positively than now, yet erroneously. At the
same time it is of course quite possible that it may he right
this time.
From the north west frontier we hear of the force from
Kohat, under Brigadier Chamberlain, having marched
through the Meeranzie valley to Thull, sixty miles from
Kohat, and 180 from Cabul. Moving onwards from Thull,
it crossed the river Koorum, and entered the valley of that
name, still keeping on the great road to Cabul. The
thorough exploration of this road as far as our territories
extend, is one of the objects of the movement, and will be
carried out whether the refractory clansmen submit or no.
The Koorum was crossed on the Bth, and up to the 10th,
the date of the latest accounts that had reached Kohat, the
troops had receive 1 no annoyances of any kind, either on the
line of march, or while encamped nt night.
By the electric telegraph we learn from Madras that fresh
disturbances had broken out in Kimedy. You may remember
that some months ago the quiet of this out of the way, I
may say almost unknown, locality was broken by the
disorderly proceedings of an aboriginal mountain tribe.
Coming so soon after the Santhal insurrection of last year,
and strongly resembling that formidable outbreak in several
of its features, it naturally alarmed the Madras government,
who hastily ordered troops towards the disturbed locality.
The affair was speedily put an end to, but it would now
appear, though we at present lack particulars, that the
sedative has not been lasting in its effects, and that the
disease is making head again.
Hyderabad, the capital of the Nizam's dominions, has
distinguished itself of late in a manner to which we are
not accustomed. Ordinarily our news from that volcanic
country treats of skirmishes between rival mercenaries, of
murders of men of note within the precincts of the Court
and almost in the very presence of the Sovereign, of wrong,
violence, and oppression in a hundred forms and in every
grade of society. Now, however, we hear that sander the
auspices of Salah Jung, the N.zam's Prime Minister, and
the main prop of the state, an exhibition of the arts,
manufactures, animals, and natural products of the country
was got up at the capital with great success. It is true that
the Nizam refused to patronise such ascheme, and though
he did not refuse Salah Jung the solicited permission to be
present at the opening (perhaps did not dare to do so,
knowing that the undertaking was favourably regarded at
the British residency), he called him several hard names,
and delivered himself of some of his choicest and
most highly flavoured expressions of dissatisfation.
Bat the minister was perhaps consoled for his master's
absence by the presence of large parties from the British
cantonments of Secunderabad and Bolarum, who admired,
and they deserve admiration, the gorgeous yet tasteful
embroideries of Pytun and Hyderabad.
The Gaekwar (or Guicoesar) died on the 18th of Oct,
aged 40, in the neighbourhood of Baroda, and was buried at
his capital on the day following. The deceased prince who
ascended the throne in 1847,was a worthless debauchee,ct uel,
needy, and grossly corrupt. In his relations with the
British, which aro now regulated by,the Treaty of lt•'39, he
showed himself fickle and untrustworthy. Had he reigned
many more years he would probably have forced upon us
the annexation of his country. His brother and successor,
however, Khandi Rao, the present Gaekwar, is spoken of
as a man of good private character, and of enlightened
public views, who, if his head be not turned by his eleva-
tion, may do much good to his country, and, moreover,
preserve the royal cushion to himself and his family.
,Captain Burton, of Mecca celebrity, and Lieut. Spoke,
one of his companions on the disastrous visit to the Somali
country last year, loft this yesterday, in a sloop of war,
for Zanzibar. From that port, when joined by Dr.
Steinhmuser, from Aden, they will commence their journey
into the interior, in search of the great lake, or chain of
lakes, whose supposed existence in that quarter has been
alluded to for centuries, but remains still doubtful.
Lord Harris is still on the western coast of his
presidency, and was looked for at Mangalore on the 27th
of last month. Lord Elphinstone is here, the head quarters
of the army still at Poona.
The cotton market has been very active since the last
English mail brought the news that a serious diminution
in the American crop was looked for, and prices have

advanced. The import market has been steady. Exchange
on London 23 2id.

COMMERCIAL INTELLIGENCE.
BOMBAY MARKET.
(Report from November IS, to December 2. 1856.)
The Overland Mail from London of the 27th October,
reached Bombay about 2 o'clock on the morning of the
23rd November, per Peninsular and Oriental Company's
steam ship Ganges.
We have no change to report in our Money Market
during the fortnight. Bank rates of interest remain
unaltered, and the market on the whole may be considered
easy.
Government and other securities remain much about
former quotations and dull of sale.
IMPORTS.
Cotton Piece Goods : The mnrket in this commodity
has been steady since the last report, and prices on most
descriptions have advanced slightly. The holders begin
to show firmness. Business has been done to a fair extent.
The prospective commencement of a war with Persia has
caused no material change in the transaction of business,
and has only affected gray domestics that were being
purchased in that country. Gray shirtings, 40 inches, 41b
to Villa 91b and 101 b, are dull; 61b and 71b are in very
good demand ; and 51b and 81b are in fair enquiry ; 45
inches, 101 b are dull, and 71b to 7Slb are in very good
demand. Gray madapollams, 2 10-16ths to 2 lb, are in
fair enquiry ; 3ilb are in moderate enquiry, and 31b are
in great demand. Gray jacconets of all descriptions are in
fair request. Gray domestics have become dull, especially
Loose that were suited to the wants of the Persian market.
Gray T cloths up to 5 lb, are dull ; while silb to 71b are
in good'demand. '2Gray longcloths are rather dull, as also
10lb and upwards.
Bleached and Fancy Goods : Bleached shirtings (low)
are in very good demand • those of middling quality are
moderate, and are inquired after, while the higher ones
are dull of sale. Tho same may be remarked of bleached
wadapollams. Bleached jaconets, low to middling, are in
good demand. Twills of all descriptions are scarce, and a
demand exists only for those of middling quality. Turkey
red plain is rather dull, twills are scarce and in good
demand, and mulls are in fair request. Bleached cambric
is in fair request. Lappet scarfs (low) are scarce, and in
good demand.
Cotton yarns, both water and mule, have been in good
inquiry. Except in 30, 80, 93, and 100, which have
advanced slightly, there is no change in the value of these
articles. Turkey red is in demand, and dyed orange and
green are dull of sale.
Metals; Hoops are dull, and have declined a little.
Swedish bars have advanced in price, and are in very
good demand. Steel, in tubs, is slightly declined, but is
still in fair enquiry. Tin plates are in great demand.
Lead, both pigs and sheet, is dull, and has even declined.
English bar iron and square nail rod have advanced, and
are in good demand. There is no change to be noted in
the value of round nail rod and sheet iron ; both are,
however, in good demand. Copper.—Brazier, sheathing
tiles, ani bolts are in in fair request. Nails have declined
a little. Quicksilver is dull, and red and white lead has
advanced, and is in demand.
Woollens.—all descriptions of this article are dull, and
flannels continues scarce.
Marine Stores : Twine, paints, cordage, as also canvas,
both brown and bleached, are dull; spirit of turpentine is
in fair request ; and oil of linseed, being scarce, is in good
demand.
Spirits : Brandy and gin have both declined, at which
reduced prices they are in fair request. Beer of all bre ors
is dull.
Cochineal : The market is dull and prices have declined.
Saffron of the best quality is in demand.
EXPORTS.
Cotton Wool : There are no stocks of any kind gather-
ing, owing to heavy purchases made, which are being
delivered as they arrive. Since the arrival of the last.
English mail prices have advanced, and the market has
been very active during the course of the fortnight. We
wrote Dhollera, at 120 r ; Oomeravuttea, 11Ir 12 s ; Corn pta.
114 r ; Broach and Surat, 110 r ; Mangarole, 10.5 r 8a ; and
Ssaistinued. 125 r per candy.
Coffee: Mocha is in good demand, and there is no
change in value to be noted. Malabar kas also been in
demand, and has advanced.
Pepper : Both Bhuteol and Tellicherry have advanced,
and continue to be in demand.
Oil Seeds : These of all descriptions have advanced in
prices. Niger and Teel are in demand ; the former at Rs
18, and the latter at 22iir to 23r, for present delivery. Of
linseed, which is in active demand, considerable purehases
have been made. Rape, Scinde, is also in great request.
Hemp : This article is in good demand for local con-
sumption only.
Sheep's Wool : This commodity, too, continues in good
demand.
Opium : The market has been somewhat unsteady
during the past month, the first half having been marked
by firmness; the latter became dull (a circumstance
peculiarly remarkable) as the time approached for the
allotment of orders in the China steamer, which sailed on
the Ist inst., and prices have declined to 1.050 r to 1,055 r
for Mundlesir ; 1,045 r to 1,046 r per chest Indere. Com-
plaints are becoming loud of the very unsatisfactory
manner in which the Peninsular and Oriental Company
grant orders for the drug. The China steamer of the Ist
took on hoard 2,035 chests.
Tonnage : Freights have been pretty steady, and we
quote for Liverpool, 3/ to 3/ ss; for London, 3/ to 31 5s ;
and for China, Ilr to 12r per candy.
EXCHANGE.
Superior sterling has sold for 2s 41 until two days ago,
when holders of China drawn bank quitted at 21 2d 316th.
Local hills and documents have been done chiefly at 2s 23d.
Courts' bills, 60 days' sight on Calcutta, 98ir.
Madras, 30 days' sight, 99r. 'ol'
r-China, 60 days' sight, 216 r to 217/r. '

THE CALCUTTA MARKET.
SATURDAY, 22nd Nov. 1856.

In our last report we announced the receipt of
intelligence from London to the 10th ult., which had
reached us on the day preceding the despatch of the mail.
On the 14th instant, the dak from Bombay brought us
London papers to the same date, and on the 17th inst., the
Peninsular and Oriental Company's Steamship Hindostan
arrived here, and delivered her packets the same evening,
The commercial ad vices having already been anticipated
by the Electric Telegraph and the Bombay dak, had little
or no effect on our market. Mr. Lindsay' s screw steam
ship Eneland (the first of a line of mail packets via Cape
to India) which had left Dartmouth on the 6th August
last, and expected here a month aco, arrived in our port
only the day before yesterday. The delay is attributed
chiefly to the deficiency of coals.
Various causes have contributed to curtail operations
in our Produce Market, the amount of business done being
on the whole on a limited scale. We have had but scanty
supplies of almost all the nrincipal staples, which have
enabled holders to prevent the market taking a downward
tendency, and the high prices rul'ng at the beginning of
the month have been fully sustained. The advance in
the rates of freight have likewise in a measure checked
shippers from operating freely. In Indigo some sales
have transpired. Sugar continues high owing to the
active demand prevailing on the part of buyers for Bombay
Of rice low descriptions have engaged considerable atten-
tion, while the small stocks of other sorts have prevented
any large business being done. We have had less enquiry
for saltpetre. Raw silk continued dull until the last two
or three days, when it attracted attention, and some sales
were effected in some instances at the extreme prices
ruling a short time ago. The increase in the stocks of
silk piece goods has rendered the market flat, and the
previous value is hardly maintained. Seeds are keeping
high. Jute is rather easier, and the market better
supplied.
We have had less activity in our Import Market, which
might be attributed to the heavy supplies secured by
dealers since the termination of the Doorga Pooja
Ilolydays, and the expected large imports. In British
piece goods we notice a fair amount of transactions, in
some instances at prices a shade lower. Gray shirtings
have not been in such active demand as for some time
previously, and consequently the value has given way
slightly. Other descriptions of cloths have scarcely
experienced any alteration. An improved demand, how-
ever, has prevailed for mule twist, of which considerable
purchases have been made by native dealers at a slight
advance in prices. Our Metal Market has continued firm
with an upward tendency, although the sales during the
fortnight have not been to auy extent.
Money Market : Although we have had no alteration in
the rates of interest and discount charged by the Banks,
money is becoming slightly tighter in the Bazaar, and
native capitalists are asking higher rates. In fact we
already observe an advance of 1 per cent. on loans. The
4i per cent. loan does not seem to—increase in favour as
the payments into all the Indian Treasuries up to the 31st
ult., amounting to Rs. 6,40,000 clearly show. This reluct-
ance to lend money to Government arises chiefly from the
apprehension gradually gaining ground in all quarters, of
a five per cent. loan being soon announced, a contingency
not very improbable under the pressing wants which the
Indian Government has to meet.
Shares : We have not heard of any transactions lately
with the exception of a sale of some shares of the Bengal
Coal Company at Rs. 1380 each. A handsome dividend
is expected from the profits for the six months ending on
the 31st ult. At the half yearly General Meeting of the
Bonded Warehouse held on the 12th inst. a dividend at
15r a share was declared. Bank of Bengal shares are held
at 6,4C0r. East India Railway Company's shares, on
which £2O have been paid, are worth 231 r to 233 r each.
Government Securities : in consequence of an anticipa-
tion that the Bank of Bengal would raise its margin on
loans of Government Securities, our stocks experienced
further depreciation, and at the early part of last week
Company's Fours were placed at Rs. 15 8 per cent
discount ; but so such alteration having since been made,
a reaction has taken place, the Company's Fours have
ruled at Rs. 14-12 to 15-0, Sicca Fours at Its. 16-0 to 16.4
discount, and Company's Fives at Rs. 2-8 to 2-12 per cent
premium. On the whole the operations have been on a
limited scale.
Exchange on London : A very considerable business
has been done since our last at gradually advancing rates.
The market opened at 2s lid per rupee, but'as the supply
of paper was heavy 2s lid became the rate of first class
bills, at which figure a large business was done. Two
days ago an anxiety to place bills in anticipation for the
first mail of December was evinced, and, as there were not
any purchasers under 2s 2d, drawers gave way, and some

extensive sales took place at that rate. We quote to day
2s lid to buy and 2s 2d per rupee to sell, but as these
figures have been current only for a day or two, the rate
fur the mail may be said to be 2s lid per rupee. Docu
ment bills may be quoted throughout at *d per rupee above
the rate for credits. .

Freights : Since the departure of the mail great activity
has prevailed in the market, and the engagements of
tonnage as well as the charters of ships for Great Britain,
West Indies, Australia, Mauritius, and America, have
been on a large scale, the rates of freights af first shewing
no alteration, but at the commencement of the present
week assuming an upward tendency. Considerable
tonnage has been taken up for rice to London and
Liverpool, and our closing rates are for the former place
.e 3 12s 6d to 43 15s for 2-3 to I dead weight and a light
goods, and for the latter place 7s 6d to ..e3 10s per ton.
For America a good business is in progress. For China
very little has been done during the past fortnight in
consequence of the reluctance of the commanders of
vessels to accept the rates now ruling for a voyage to
China at this season of the year. Our rates for all other
ports will be found in detail in another column. We have
in our harbour a good amount of tonnage still unengaged.

CHINA MARKET.

HONGKONG, Nov. 15.

Between the despatch of the last mail and the com-
mencement of hostilities trade was going on satisfactorily.
All is, however, at a complete standstill now, and
likely to remain so for some time to come. Freights are
nominal at £2, and all the, vessels are now leaving
Whampoa.
Exchange on London,.4s 7id to 4s 8:1 ; on India 217 r.
18a. per $lOO.
From Shanghae we have dates to the 6th inst. Trans-
actions in silk have again been large, 11,000 bales having
been settled during the month. Arrivals are 60,000 bales,
of which 56,000 bales are sold, and the balance is held for
higher prices. Present quotations show an advance of $l5
to 25 over last month's prices. Tsatlees No. a silk left ;
No. 3 $345,:N0. 4 $300; inferior, $310.25. Throwns, $340 to
350, Taysaarns fine, none. Middling to fair, $265 to 295;
inferior to middling $235 to 260.
In black teas transactions have been moderate, and
arrivals small. Prices are tact higher. Green teas
sales of 92,000 packages are reported, principally for
America, at an advance of # to I tact on good and fine
kinds, but a decline on the common qualities of l to 2
taels. . . .

Gray skirtings and White are quoted somewhat higher,
but the import market has been affected by the great
scarcity of Shanghai dollars. Sales of grays are 110,000
pieces, whites 19,000 pieces. Most transactions have
been in barter, or for Sycee silver.
The Chinese merchants and hankers have lately held
meetings for the purpose of arranging a better system of
currency.
Exchange on London, 7s sid to 7s 6d ; on India, 344 r.
per 100 dols ; on Canton, 34 to 35 per cent discount.
g Freights to Great Britain 2/ for tea, and 5l to 6/ for
silk. Tonnage abundant.
From Foo Choo we have advises to the 6th inst.

SHIPPING.
ARRIVALS FROM GREAT BRIT?

At Hongkong.—October 18, Confucius, from Liverpool;
18th, Invincible, from London ; 19th, Almonde (Dutch).
from Newcastle; 21st, Nymph, London; 22ud, Lismoyne,
from Queenstown ; November 4, Her Majesty's steamer
Niger, from England ; 4th, New Margaret, from Bristol ;
11th, Laughing Water, from Swansea ; 12th, Sutlej, from
Newport.
Shanghae.—October 8, Catnbalus, from Liverpool;
11th, Leichardt, from Liverpool.

DEPARTURES TO GREAT BRITAIN.

From Hong Kong.—October 27th, Testimonial, to Cork,
for orders ; November 3rd, Lady Elizabeth, for London.
Whampoa.—October 21st, Onangondy ; November 13th,
Pride of the Ocean—both for London.

Foochow.—October 26th, Violet, for London.
Shanghae.—October 13th, Annamooka, 25th, Launces-
ton; 25th, Isabella Hercus ; 26th, Assyrian—all for
London. SHIPS OF WAR.

Hong Kong.—Ller Majesty's ship Winchester.
Macao.—Portuguese brig Mondego.
Whampoa.—Her Majesty's ships Calcutta, Nankin,
Sybelle ; steamer Hornet ; United States ship Portsmouth,
sloop Levant, steamer San Jacinto ; French frigate Vir-
ginie ; Spanish steamer Jorge Juan.
Canton.—Her Majesty's sloop Comus, and steamer
Encounter, Niger, Barracouta, Samson, and Coromandel.
Foochow.—Her Majesty's sloop Racehorse.
Shanghae.—Her Majesty's ship Pique.

TEE INDUSTRIAL RAGGED SCHOOL.

ANNUAL DINNER.

Yesterday, the annual dinner, given by Thomas B. Hors-
fall, Esq., M.P., to the boys and girls of this excellent
institution took place at the Rose hill Police station, no
other room being large enough for the interesting occasion.
The room was attractively decorated, being tastefully hung
with banners, interspersed with evergreens, holly, and ivy,
winter flowers, &c. The flags and banners were nicely laid
out ; at the top the royal and other standards, with a like-
ness of her Majesty, and underne ith the words, " Our
Queen ;" at the opposite end of the room there was a fine
flag of the " alliance" of France and England, supported by
the union jack, and the star spangled banner; altogether,
the place was picturesque, and admirably fitted up. The
banners were kindly lent by Mr. Sheddon. of South Castle
street : and Mr. Peake supplied knives, forks, plates,
cloths, &c. There was a double row of tables in the centre
of the room, one for the boys and one for the girls. The
cbildreu appeared to be from eight or nine to sixteen years
old, well dressed, and looked as if well cared for (as they
are) contented and happy. There were about 140 of both
sexes, and the order with which they conducted themselv, a,
and the regular discipline which they displayed, proved the
great care bestowed on them by the superintendent, Mr.
Orriss, who appears to have his faculties centered in the
welfare of the children, and certainly the latter fully appre-
ciate his warm-hearted attention. The entertainment,
provided by Mr. Horsfall. was ample, and consisted of roast
beef, potatoes, plum pudding, &c. At 1 o'clock the children
proceeded to the place, preceded by the band of the school.
which, we must say, is not only capital and extensive in
instruments, but the boys who perform might well be imi-
tated by bands of greater pretensions. When they entered
the room, and had taken their places at the table, the baud
played several fine airs with great skill. A hymn being
sung, the good fare was laid on the table, and several ladies
and gentlemen contributed to the pleasure of the recipients,
by attending to their wishes. Among those present were
Dr. Anderson, the Bishop of Prince Rupert's Land (brother
of T. D. Anderson, Esq., T.C.), Mr. and Mrs. Manger, Mr.
and Mrs. White, Miss Marlin, Miss Kirkpatrick, Major
Greig, Mr. and Mrs. Waller, Mr. M'Candlish, Mr. Sykes,
Rev. Mr. Langley, Mr. Bird, &c. One feature of the day's
proceedings cannot be omitted, and which carries with it its
own comment. Several well dressed and respectable looking
young men, of from 18 to 20 years of age, who had been
brought np in the school, but who are now filling comforta-
ble employments in several parts of Lancashire, came down
specially to attend the proceedings, and they were most
attentive to the boys at table. This was a gratifying fact,
end shows the good the society has done. When the good
things had been discussed, and thanks duly rendered, there
were a few congratulatory observations offered. The band
performed some favourite airs, and concluded with the
national anthem, after which three cheers were given for
Her Majesty, Mr. Horsfall, and some others, when the
children returned to the school, having spent a plesaant
day, for which they offered up prayers for their kind
benefactor.