Northern Times.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1859-11-30 00:00:00

ever, they were to a 'Certain extent relieved. D

e Barnes, who was iusfrneted to inc

Iro into

the matter, examined each servan

s fell upon the coacluna

was tlikOver

lad purchased an ounce of

_ .
at a druggist's- shop at Mansfield. On Saturday, the
detective requested the coachman to drive him in one of
4r. Paget's. carriages to Mansfield. Upon arriving at
gist's shop, he was immediately recognised by
w
Gue proprietor as the .man
.who had purchased the
eantharides, at his shop. This the coachman denied,
and.also denied any knowledge of the drug or the use
of it. He was then taken into custody on the charge of
admiaisterino-tantharides (commonly called Spanish flies)
to -Mary Dell (the 'parlour-maid), and other alomestie
servants, with intent to murder them. The'prisoner is
the only male servant having access to the house, and is
said to have been paying his addresses to the parlour-
maid 'during the last five months. He had, in the first
instance, drugged the beer of which the servants had
partakenatsupper, and in the second instance the coffee,
of which all the family partook.

the dru

- 7 A WA`SitattlyOMEN PARTY.—The Bterhin AdreitiSCr
mentions a meeting that was held in that city on Friday
evening. week, when about twenty washerwomen, em-
ployed at the-Washing-house and
,Baths in Inch Bleach-
field, entertained Mrs. !Jean Webster or. Carnegie-to-
supper, and: presented her with a gold ring on the oc-
casion of hes leaving these premises, which she had oc-
. cupied• for a, period of twenty years_ The chair was
occupied by Mrs. Isobel Belford or Grassick, and ac-
cording. to the Advertiser, the usual loyal toasts preceded
the complimentary business of the evening; and regular
speeches appear to have been made.
AGRICULMJBAL Pittzus.—The Royal Agricultural
Society of England has issued 'a prospectus offeritg
prizes for 1860. The prizes, which arc all in money,
and which vary in amount from 10 to 60 sovereigns, arc
for essays- .on the following subjects :—On the agricul-
ture of Berkshire ; on the application of manure ; ort
the Mumma of prices on farm management ; en late-im-
provement& in dairy practice ; on the .'proper office of
straw-on a-farm; on farm capital; on seedbed-for agri-
cultural: crops ; on adulteration of seeds; And on any
other agricultural subject. The topics are sufficiently
varied:to-open the competition to all parts of the king-
dom.

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MOON'S CHANGES! Fr

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22m. alter.

LIVERPOOL TIDE TABLE

NOV. DAN

IiELOILT.

Wednesday

L—Thursday.... 3 6 12 4
2—Friday
B‘—gaturday 451 11 2.
4—Sunday 556 11 2,
s—Monday 659 11 8.
.6—Tuesday 7 57 12 8.

Wind,•yesterday, N.N.W. ; at Holyhead, W.N.W

Nov. 2

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ARRIVED.
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FINAL SALE' OF THOOLEN'S CHOICE BULBS.
BY MR. BRANCH. •
This Day (Wednesday), the .10E.h instant, at Three o'clock in

the Afternoon, at the Hanover-rooms,
AFINE Assortment of Choice Sorts of DUTCH
FLOWER ROOTS, from the celebrated ,Nurseries of
Mr. Thoolen, at Haarlem, consisting of fine specimens of the
Hyacinth, Narcissus, Tacettc, Jonquil, Iris, Crocus, Tulip,
Anemone, Ranunculus, Snowdrop, and other admired Flowers.
To be viewed one hour prior to the commencement of the
sale. • ' 2n30

Valuable BUILDING LAND and VILLAS at Birkenhead.
BY MR. BRANCH,.
On Thursday, the 15th day of December next, at the Clarendon-
rooms, South John-street, Liverpool, subject to the conditions
of sale to be then produced,
A PIECE of FREEHOLD LAND, situate on the
lA_ south side of Price-street; in Birkenhead, in the county
of Chester, bounded on the north-west by Bldon--strect, on the
south-west by Beckwiga-street, on the south-east by Camden-.
street, and on the north-east by Price-street, containing in
front to Price-street seventy-six yards, to Camden-street one
hundred an i thirty yardi, to Eldon-street one hundred and.
thirty-one yards, and to Beckwith-street seventy-six yards,
and containing in the whole nine thousand nine hundred and
sixty-seven square yards, or thereabouts.
Together with the Emir MESSUAGES frcinting Price-street,
occupied by Mr. H. Hime, Miss Byrom, Mr. Haddock; and
Dr. smith ; as also the WORKSHOPS erected on part of the
said land.

The Property is subject to certain usual restrictions as to the
description of buildings, which may be erected on the vacant
land.

For further particulars apply to Messrs. Dodge and Wynne,
solicitors, Union-court; or to Messrs. M. C. Jones and Pater-
son, solicitors, Queen Insurance-buildings, 11, Dale-street,
Liverpool. 6d9

HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, Chimney Glasses, &c., Auction
Mart, 43, Lime-street.
MEb Sy
SRS.
AUCTION,T ITII
This RD
a y&( Wile 2 s dLaiv the l‘;i0ltlh iSisEt arn'Lt ,
at Eleven o'clock, at the Auction Mart, 45, Lime-street, an
Assortment of useful and modern HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE,
Chimney Glasses, &c., comprising drawing-room suite in
walnutwood, mahogany 100, centre, Pembroke, and other
tables, mahogany hair-seated, cane, Windsor chairs, sofas,
couches, easy chairs, clock, hat, and umbrella stands, carpets,
oilcloth, fenders, china, glass, sets of firerirons, bookcase,
half-tester, camp, and French bedsteads, beds, bedding,
mattresses, toilet tables, washstands, night commodes, beams
and scales, Venetian blinds, candlesticks, snuffers, umbrellas,
carpet bags, portmanteaus, hat boxes, gun cases, axes, adzes,
Russian gun, swords, engravings, window cornices, britannia
metal teapots, mustards, peppers, salts, and creams, kitchen
furniture and utensils, &c., &c. ; removed for convenience of
sale.
On view on the morning of sale, and catalogues and all fur-
ther information at the Auction Mart, 45, Lime-street.

PERIODICAL PROPERTY SALES.
BY. MESSRS. TURNER & HOLLINS.
ON THE FIRST TH URSDAY IN EACH MONTH.
AT THE AUCTION MART, 45, LIME - STREET.

For To-morrow (Thursday), the Ist December, at Two p.m.
Lot 1. Four Freehold HOUSES, situate NOs. 205, 207, 209,
Chatsworth-street, Edge-hill, occupied by Samuel Gregory anl
others, and. No. —, Clarendon-street; the thole forming an
excellent corner lot. Rental £68.185., subject to a chief rent
of £l4. A great portion of the purchase-money may remain.
2. Four Freehold HOUSES, Nos. 5,7, 32, 34, in Cavendish-
street, Seotland-road, with Four other Houses in the rear.
Rentals £35 2s. Part of the money may remain in a building
society.

DT ORDER OF TRUSTERS.
3. Four Freehold HQUSES, situate Nos. 23, 27, 29, 31,
Clarence-street, Edge-hill. Rental £7O 48. per annum. A
desirable lot of property:, Solicitors : Messrs. J. and H.
Hindley, 41, Lord-street.
4. Four Freehold 'HOUSES, situate Nos. 7,8, 9, 10, Have-
leek-terrace, on the east side of Berwick-street, West Derby-
road, in the occupation of Thomas Walton and others, at a
rental of £6B per annum, subject to a chief rent. of £4 per
house. Most-of the money may remain in a building society.
5. Five SHARES in the ISLE OF MAN STEAM PACKET
. . .
COMPANY.
6. Two SHARES in CENTRAL LOAN COMPANY.
7. Ten SHARES in ALBION LOAN 'COMPANY.

Property intenaea tor rue 'ie.,.
early as nraeticable. A moderate fixed charge for each lot.

All further particulars from the auctioneers, -at the auction
mart, 45, Lime-street

UAY rA]

, • '

STE WAiLDS, STEVEDORES, BREWERS,

SPIRIT MERCH,k,.NTS, and Others,

sale of a well-paying and successful SPIRIT VAULTS and
TAVERN, near Waterloo-road, nearly opposite the gates of
the Clarence and Trafalgar Docks, and near the principal
shipping and emigration offices.

M"bySith"e.Tl)
proprietor,R N ER
who a disHreOtL.LgES;lS..martehienstrtraudted_to
-SELL by PUBLIC AUCTION, on Friday next, the 2nd
December, at Seven o'c ock in the evening, on the Premises,
No. 49, Regent-street, Waterloo-road, in One lot, the yrhole
of the TENANT'S INTEREST in the LEASE, LICENSES,
GOODWILL, excellent and modern FIXTURES, UTENSILS-
IN-TRADE, and possession of that long-established and well-
frequented SPIRIT VAULTS and TA VERN, situated No. 49,
Regent-street, and known by the sign of the " Belfast Arms.'!
The situation of these premises 'or the bus'ness cannot be
excelled. They are most conveniently arranged, and have
recently been renovated and newly embellished. They are well
frequented by seafaring men and the residents of the locality,
and have a capital parlour and counter trade.

For further particiiiarS apply- on thb premises, or to .Messrs,
Turner and Hollins, auction mail, 45; Linie,strect:

Important Sale of FARMING STOCK, Wheat, Hay, Mangold
Wurzel, Turnips, Potatoes, :Implements; HOUSEHOLD
FURNITURE, Re., at Mr. Rothwell's Farm, Thornton,
near Great Crosby. . .
MESSRS.' TURNER & TIOLLD.TS respectfully
announce that they have been favoured with instruc-
tions to SELL by AUCTION, on Tuesday, the 6th,. and
'Wednesday, the 7th instant, at Twelve o'clock each morning,
at the Farm, Thornton (near the Nag's Head,' Thornton
Green), the whole of the valuable FARM HORSES and
VOLTS, in-calf cows, heifers, store pigs, produce, implements,
FURNITURE, and eff,cts of Mr. Robert Rethwell, who is
declining business and leaving the farm.
The Live Stock comprises three useful cart horses, in excel-
. lent working condition for farming purposes; two grey draught
•colts, by " King William," rising four years; one ditto filly,
by ditto, rising two years.; weaning grey filly, by ditto ;, roan
cow, in calf with third calf; red cow, ditto with second calf ;
roan cow, ditto fifth calf; roan heifer, ditto ; white heifer,`
red ditto, roan ditto, two promising stirks, weaning calves,
excellent store pigs, poultry, Re.
The Farming Prodtice consists of three stacks of well-got
and well- ecured clover, white and old meadow hay; stacks of
white wheat, about 70 thraves of Irish yellow 'dit o, stored in
barn, stack of yellow Poland oats and about` 30 thraves of
ditto, in-barn stack of barley, about 800 bushels of Scotch
Down, M'Mullins and seedling potatoes, about 70 ditto chats,
about 13 tons mangold wurzel, about 15 tons Sw,de turnips,
garden produce, Re.
The Implements consist of capital broad-wheeled eart,'about
213 cwt., with iron arms; 5-inch wheel cart, with hay gear,
dm., complete; excellent shandry, with metal springs and pa-
tent axles; sets of shaft and leading gears, jambleF, hames,
collars, halters, horse cloths, iron and wood ploughs, snrifier,
iron and wood drill and seed hareows, stack sheets and tar-
Paulin, provender barrow, wheelbarrow, hay cutter, turnip
cutter, winnowing machine, lashing stones and frames, grind-
stone and frame, barn sieves and riddles, farming tools, spades,
rakes, forks, pikels, dairy utensils, cheCse presses,' churns,
milk and cream mugs.
Also, the excellent 'IOU SEIIOLD FURNITURE and Effects.
N.B.—The whole of the above Stock is in first-rate con-
dition, the Produce is above the average in quality, and the
Implements are many of theta nearly new.
Refreshments will be provided, and punctual attendance is
requested

ORDE,II. OF SALE.

The Live Stock, Produce, and Implements will be Off,
the first day, and the Furniture and Dairy u„,,, u
t on
on
n the
second day.
The place of sale is situate about a mile and a half from
Great Crosby station, on.the Liverpool and Southport Railway,
about two miles from Aintree station, on the East Lancashire
Railway, and about EIX miles from Liverpool. r
On view on the mornings of sale, and all further particulars
from Messrs. Turner and Hollins, agricultural and general
. auctioneers and valuers, at the Auction Mart, 45, Lime-street,
Liverpool. •

BALE of EMBROIDERIES and fashionable Stock of Ayrshire
NEEDLEWORK, of very superior designs • and patterns,
and in perfect condition.
MESSRS.. F. and J. HODGSO,N, respectfully
acquaint the Ladies of Birkenhead and neighbourhood
that they will SELL by AUCTION,: on Saturday next, the, 3rd
December, punctually at Eleven o'clock, at their Commission
Rooms, Argyle-street, Birkenhead, an extensive and varied
Assortment of NEEDLEWORKED MUSLIN S,- comprising
book and jaconet collars, ditto sets, cambric handkerchiefs,
babies' caps, trimmings, tiouncings, &c., &c., the whole ion-
signed dircet from the' manufacturer.
To be Publicly viewed on the. morning of sale. Catalogues
may be had three days previously, of Messrs. F. and J. 11°4-
,0,,, appraisers and auctioneers, Argyle-street,'Birkenheead.

TO OLOSE AN ESTATE.. *
7110 be SOLD, Three superior-built ROUSES ; also, a
,MOUSE and SHOP, covering 1,044 square yards of land,
situated atthe corner of one of the most rising streets in ;own,
and in line with Leeee-street ; tenure, leasehold under the
Corporation for seventy-fiVe years, frOm January; rental, £231
per annum. £2,000 of trust-money, at 4 per tent., may
remain a number of years upon the same.---Apply to Mr.
George Bvfoid 32, Dale-street. 6n30

•
'£o siilP STORE DEALERS AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS.
TO be soL1), a roomy Licensed PUBLIC-HOUSE, situated
1111):axison-street, a few yards from Prince's dock-gate,
with fuur houses behind the same, and fronting to Gibraltar-
row.j"Tenui:estfitrechold. Rental £150•, per annum. This pro-
perty
a party
Byf,rd,who wishes o
eo tnbi n e ship stores,
,Ve. Apply to Mr. G. 2 Dale-street. 653

riio he SOLI) or LET, Toooonnzw Detached VILLAS, in Lilly-
road, Fairfield,
fiat floor, nine bedrooms,
fast rooms and butler's pantry og„. drawing, and break-
dresiing7room, bathroom, closet, ,ek
Apply on the Premises.
zestreet, }Welton
front, and now ready for occupation-, with garden back ana
rlc.Kfteld-terrade;
strect ; rental
Also, To be SOLD, Three HOUSE:4, 'N)
rental £72.' Two:HOUSES, east bidt of a
£9O. And Two HOLTSES, NoS. 4 and 5
.'s-;park; rental 'ZISS. A'r.ply at No. 51, Sefton-street,
BrunsNtick Dock.
_NNW 6d3

ANTED,
PORTER.by aTZeouAndgveMrtlne,r
aSITUATIONgieft as LIGHT
C,ompanfs service, invalided,. after fourteen years' service, in
which he acted for six years as paymaster-sergeant; and three
years as savings' bank clerk, wishes to obtain a Situation of
the above character. Apply by letter, addressed A. B. Z.,
Northern Daily Times office.