Northern Times.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1859-03-26 00:00:00

LOCAL INTELLIGENCE.

CORONER'S INQUEST. —Yesterday, the coroner held an
inquest on the body of a painter named Lawrence Connor,
who was drowned in one of the docks. He was engaged
painting the stern of a ship, when he fell into the water
and was drowned. It appeared that the affair was purely
accidental, and the jury found a verdict accordingly.
FIRE ON BOARD SHlP.—Yesterday: a fire broke out otri
board a ship in the Brunswick-dock. Intelligence was at
once conveyed to the Brunswick fire station, and a reel
was promptly taken to the'spot, which at once succeeded in
subduing the flames. The damage done was very triing,
the fire being confined to the cook's galley, where it origi-
nated.

CABMENS' SOIREE.—It appears that a strong desire has
been growing among the ,carowners and drivers, that one-
half the number of cars will adequately serve the public on
the stands each ,Sunday ; and a large number have agreed
to carry out this arrangement at once. Explanations will,
no doubt, be given at' the meeting, to which the public are
to be admitted by ticket. See Advertisement.
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AMERICAN MAILS.—The Cunard steamer Canada, Captain
Laug, sails from Boston, via Halifax, this afternoon, with
the United States mails. The box at the Post-office will
close at noon, and finally at one p.m. The Landing-stage
Receiving-house will be open uutil two, on the payment of
the late fee—ls. The screw steamer Lebanon, of the
Cunard line, will also sail to-day for New York direct, and
the screw steamer City of Baltimore on Wednesday next:
LIVERPOOL 'LITERARY ASSOCIATION. —The usual fort-
nightly meeting was, held on Thursday. evening at the
Royal Institution, the chair being occupied by Mr. Edwin
Young. Mr. James Rockliffe, C.E., delivered a lecture
upon The Poetry of Art and Science." A vote of thanks
having been accorded to the lecturer, the chairman an-
nounced that at the next meeting, on the' 7th April, he
would read a paper—the first of a series —entitled " Old
Heads upon Young Shoulders, as exemplified in the writings
of Thomas Chatterton."

THE ACCIDENT AT EDGE HILL.—The body of the poor
woman who was killed on the railway, near Edge Hill, an
account of which has already been published in our paper,
was recognised yesterday by her husband. It appears, that
the poor man read in our paper a description of her clothes,
&c., and at once identified the clothes, and on going to
where the body lay, recognised it as that of his wife. The
man is engaged at the works at the North-end docks, and
the poor woman had come from Leeds to see him, when she
met her untimely death.

PROTESTANT 'SOIREE.—Last evening a Protestant soiree
was held in the lower portion of Hope-hall, Hope-street.
The chair was to be occupied by a gentleman who bears the
name of Captain George de Bentley, but which title is
asserted, by the Mail of Saturday last, to be an alias, and
has not since been publicly contradicted. When our
reporter presented himself for admission to the meeting, he
was refused, and we are therefore in ignorance (perhaps
blissful) of what success attended the efforts of the pro-
moters, and how many loyal (?) speeches were made on the
occasion.

SOUTHERN HosrrrAL.—Weekly Report.—Admitted :
Accidents and urgent cases, 43 ; medical and surgical

..00rsningonact,tion; 12; total, 56. Discharged
Cured, 8 ; relieved, 4 ; irregular, 0 ; died, 1; total, 13.
Attending as out-patients, 28. Remaining in the hospi-
tal, 54. Treasurer : James Houghton, Esq. Visitors :
B. Platt, Esq., and J. Andrews, Esq. Honorary
chaplain : Rev. W. Leveson. Physician and surgeon for
the ensuing week;: Dr. Cameron and Mr. Hamilton.
House surgeons : Mr. John M. Bateson and Mr. C.
Pemberton.

THE SURRENDER OF ONE OF THE ENGINEERS OF THE
BOGOTA. -On Thursday evening, Archibald Mitchell,
second engineer of the Bogota, surrendered himself at the
Central Police-station, Hatton-garden, to Inspector Horne.
He stated that being in town all day, and hearing that
a true bill had been returned against him, he came there
to give himself into custody, and prove that the rumour
which he had heard of his having absconded, was false. He
was locked up, and has been in close custody ever since.
Up to a late hour last night, nothing had been heard of
Buchanan, the first engineer.
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ST. ANNE'S STANLEY WORKING MEN'S ASSOCIATION.--
This weeks lecture, connected with the above association,
was on " Moral Education," by Mr. R. R. Swan, and fully
deserved the applause bestowed on account of its excellent
composition. The lecturer dwelt upon the importance of a
good home instruction for children, showing how futile the
efforts to complete a school education must prove if not
confirmed by proper guidance and restraint within the
domestic circle. Errors of parents in spoiling their offspring
were fully commented upon, the disastrous results of such

indulgence in youth beirig Pointed out. Over-fond mothers
were also reproached for thinking or expressing that " only
one good child existed," which, of course was their own.
At the close of the lecture Mr. Swan received a hearty
vote of thanks. Next week the session of these meetings
will be closed by a lecture from the president, the Rev. T.
Gardner.

CORNS.—Of all minor evils which beset humanity, and
in one of its most tender parts, perhaps these small but
exquisitely painful callosities' from which the feet of but
few are free, are the worst. The daintiest foot, if encum-
bered with them, must, perforce, be thrust into an ugly,
because loosely-fitting shoe or boot, thus incurring the risk

of easing one part, and causing a precisely similar incon-
venience in another, while the change from the neat shoe
or boot to its lax substitute is productive of an awkward
and inelegant gait. We fancy that any one effectually
relieving the corn-encumbered foot at a moderate charge is
deserving of, and likely to obtain, both popularity and emo-
lument. Mr. Siemms, from Berlin, it will be seen by
reference to our advertising columns, proffers his services
to relieve those who are afflicted with these painful excres-
cences ; and certainly his testimonials entitle him to that
credit which generally is a guarantee of success in a profes-
sion—a success, we hope, he will meet with in our good
borough (36, Slater-street) of Liverpool.
TREAT TO WORKMEN. —At Hope Hall, on the evening of
Thursday last, Messrs. Macfie and Sons gave an entertain-
ment to the workmen engaged in their exteigive sugar
refinery, who were accompanied by their wives and families,
comprising a very large assembly, and their clean, healthy,
and respectable appearance was the theme of universal
admiration. After a plentifid repast in the lower rooms,
the party adjourned to the upper hall, where they were
presided over by Mr. R. A. Macfie, who, with Mr. Graham
and Mr. Easton, during the evening, delivered some
excellent remarks characterised by familiarity, kindness, and

interest in the welfare of those by whom they were sur-
rounded. During the evening, fruit and sweet cakes were
handed round in liberal profusion, and an excellent glee
company contributed greatly to the pleasure of the evening,
and the efforts of several volunteers lent an additional
interest to the proceedings. Messrs. Abraham and Co.
xhibited a most interesting collection of dissolving views,
and altogether the entertainment was such as afforded the
highest satisfaction to all present, who, in the most warmest
manner, expressed their gratification for the kindness of
their employers.
ANNUAL BALL.—The annual ball, given by Mr. Pickup,
of the Manchester Arms hotel, Great Howard-street, took
place on Thursday evening. About seventy ladies and
gentlemen, of a highly respectable class, attended on the
occasion. Mr. Pepper was the master of the ceremonies,
and by his urbanity and attention gave universal-satisfac-
tion. The worthy proprietor 'of' the hotel and his amiable
lady were unremitting in their attentions to the company,
and elicited the marked thanks of all present, as nothing
was left undone to please and gratify the guests. The

saner was excellent, and consisted of every thing that
'caste and judgment suggested, and that could be purchased.
The style in which it was served too, reflected credit on the
host and hostess, whose catering could not be surpassed.
Mr. Green's band was specially engaged for the occasion,
and besides the programme for the evening, performed
several beautiful pieces. Dancing commenced about nine,
and continued to supper time. after which it was resumed,
and kept up with animation until five, when the finish was
Sir Roger de Coverley, All passed off with eclat and
satisfaction. The following is a programme of the dances :
Polka, Lancers, Waltz Quadrille, Galop, Lancers, Vaiso-
viana, Polka, Quadrille, Waltz, Lancers, Schottische,
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LECTURE AT KNOTTY Asit.—On Thursday evening, the
largest audience ever within the school room of Knotty-Ash
Church, attended to hear another lecture delivered by Mr.
R. S. Harding—decidedly one of the most popular lecturers
in the neighbourhood. The room was densely packed and
numbers could not get in at all. The lecture was entitled,
" Facts and Fragments," interspersed with songs and
sayings, and was exceedingly instructive, yet abounding in
mirth. The songs were not only well selected, but executed
in more than amateur—we could almost say more than
prefessional —style, as we seldom find a professional delight
his hearers more than Mr. Harding does. The applause
was vociferous after some of the songs. The accompani-
ments were kindly and most ably played by Mrs. Harding.
After fhe usual vote of thanks, the chairman (the Rev. W.
T. Neweuham) brought the proceedings and the lecture
session to a close, by taking a retrospective (glance at the
working of the Young Meus' Improvement Association, in
connection with the church; and stated how admirably it
had progressed so far in all its departments—how much
good he believed had been the result, and that the future
promised great things for the welfare of the institution.
Before the meeting separated, the National Anthem was
sung ISy the entire audience.
ST. GEORGE'S AMATEUR DRAMATIC SOCIETY.-011 Wed-
nesday evening, the 23rd instant, this talented company
gave its first performance, at the Odd Fellows'-hall, Ann-
street, to a crowded and fashionable audience, who were
admitted by tickets of invitation. The pieces selected for
presentation were the burlesque tragic opera of " Born-
bastes Furioso," concluding with the comic farce of
" The Omnibus." The characters were all admirably
sustained, the dresses elegant and appropriate, and
the interest of each piece was kept up with that skil-
ful tact and buoyancy of spirit which is met with
only in the veterans of the stage. In noticing a per-
formance of this kind, it must be observed that this
society consists of young gentlemen, of very tender age,
principally schoolboys, but well educated, and evidently
accustomed to move in the . higher circles of life. These

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two latter qualifications were most conspicuously
displayed, giving a quiet gracefulness of manner, and a
a richness and melody of intonation, joined to a highly-
cultivated taste, which both captivated the ear and addressed
itself, with unmistakeable emotion, to the understanding.
Added to this, was an attribute rarely seen in boys, viz., a
faithful conception of character which each one had to
sustain. This seemed to take the audience by surprise,
and, unable to restrain their feelings, burst forth in loud
and rapturous acclamation. We cannot conclude this short
notice without according to this society the mede of praise
they have so deservedly earned, and which no enconium of
ours can too forcibly express.
THE REV. MR. HANLON ON PUSZYISM.—On Thursday
evening, a public meeting of the worshippers of St.
Michael's Church, Pitt-street, was held at the Cornwallis
National Schools, Pitt-street, for the purpose of hearing
addresses from the Rev. Mr. Bell and the Rev. Mr.
Hanlon (formerly connected with the Catholic Church),
in aid of the Irish Church Mission. The incum-
bent, the Rev. H. Carpenter, occupied the chair ; and,
in a few brief introductory remarks, in the course of which
he traced the history of the society, introduced the two rev.
gentlemen. Mr. Bell, as the local secretary of the society,
after having referred to the benefits of the society, stated
that he knew an instance in which, through its own
instrumentality, 3,000 Catholics, in one church in London,
had read their public recantation. The Rev. Mr. Hanlon
next addressed the meeting, and in the course of his very
interesting and argumentative speech, pointed out the
errors of Puseyism. He showed that when persons
perverted from the Church of England, and went
over to the Church of Rome, they at once renounced
the word of God, while those who were converted from
Catholicism, sought and were enlightened in the tracks of
the gospel. As an illustration of this he referred to the
correspondence which had taken place between himself and
the Rev. H. Wilberforce, which had been published to the
world. He related many interesting anecdotes, and con-
cluded with an earnest appeal on behalf of the society,
which was most liberally responded to. After the singing
of the Doxology the meeting separated.

POOR OLD LADY.—An old lady being told that the
world was shortly coming to an end, exclaimed, " Oh ! what
shall I do for snuff ?"
A DELICATE OR INDELICATE INQUIRY.—LORD HADDO
AND FEMALE MODELS.—Lord Haddo has placed on the
paper of the House of Commons the following strange
notice :—" Female Models—Address for return of the
number of times female models have sat during the year
ending 31st December, 1858, in the Royal Academy,
London ; the Royal libernian Academy, Dublin ; the
School of Art, Manchester ; and the School of Design,
Edinburgh, under a grant from the Board of Manufactures
for Scotland ; stating the number of times the female model
has sat partially nude, and the number of times wholly nude,
and the number of times clothed."
RENOVATION IN OLD AGE.—I lately met a gentleman,
who mentioned to me the following particulars in respect to
himself, one or two of which may be worth noting as rather
remarkable in the history of our species. He was born in
the year 1781, and is as hale and active as at any previous
time of his life ; sleeps well, eats well, and is in full posses-
sion of all his mental faculties ; the eyesight good, but
obliged for close reading to use spectacles. His hair, white,
is now turning to its former colour, black, and he is in pro-
cess of getting a new under tooth, about half way shooting
through the gum. He never wore flannel next his skin, or
otherwise on his person ; takes the cold bath regularly, with
a cheerful good complexion, and I believe occupies much of
his time in intellectual studies, and in official duties as a
respected elder of the Church of Scotland.—Notes and
Queries.

FEARFUL SCENE ON BLACKFRL&RS BRIDGE.—On Wed-
nesday morning, a young woman named Emily Cleveland,
aged 30, who resides in New-street, New-cut, Lambeth,
made a most determined attempt to destroy her life by
leaping into the river from Blackfriars-bridge. A police-
constable noticed the unfortunate woman loitering on the
bridge, and, suspecting something wrong, watched her.
When his back was turned she began to mount a seat in a
recess, and get on the parapet ; turning round and observ-
ing her, he (the constable) instantly ran to the spot, and
fortunately caught hold of her clothing firmly as she was
about to jump off. A fearful struggle then took place
between the constable and the woman, she hanging over
the abutment of the bridge, the latter never suffering his
hold of her dress to be relaxed. With the assistance of
several persons the poor creature was at length got over
the parapet, and conveyed to Fleet-street station-house,
where every comfort was afforded her, but she would not
assign any reason for the wicked attempt upon her life.
WHAT THE SKATES DID FOR A BACHELOR.—A country
bachelor, who has held out against thunder and lightning,
Niagara, pic-nics, moonlight and sea-shores, thus chronicles
his fall before the skates :—" Well, sir, this Mary caught
the skating fever, which is now raging so fearfully. I
heard her express a wish for a pair of skates, and the next
day she had the best pair that could be found in the city,
and nobody knew who sent them to her: We went down
upon the ice, and there she just sat quietly down,
ordered me on my knees, and quietly placed that foot,
the foot, in my lap, and bade me put on her skate. Sir !
had Venus dropped down from Heaven and bid me rub her
down with rotton stone and oil, it could not have astonished
more than when that divine foot was placed in my unworthy
lap. I felt very faint—bnt I buckled on the skate, and
stood up with Mary by my sido. Have you ever taught a
woman to skate ? No; well, let me tell yon : You've seen a
kaleidoscope, with a few odd bits of glass, &c., in a tin
tube, and turning it, have seen all sorts of beautiful
figures. Just imagine a kaleidoscope, and in place of
beads and broken glass, please substitute blue eyes,
curving eyelashes, lips, ivory, wavy hair, crinoline,
gaiter boots, sephyr worsted, cupids, hearts, darts, a
clap of thunder, a flash of lightning, and " auld
Nick." Imagine yourself the centre of a system
with all these things revolving round you, and a violent
bank breathing signs upon you all the while, and you have
Mary and her victim on the first skating lesson. Mary and
I start—she on my left arm— all square. First, Mary's
dear little gaiter boots present themselves to my astonished
vision, and before I have time to wonder how they came
up before me, I feel them pressing their blessed beauty,
with emphasis into the pit of my stomach. Next scene :
wavy hair, with a thirty dollar boxnet and a divine head,
comes pitching into my waistcoat with such force that I
feel the buttons against my spine. Next : Mary gazes at
me from between my jack boots, and anon her blessed little
nose is thurst into my shirt bosom. Ah !my friend, all
research and study on the mysterious subject of woman has
been comparatively in vain, till this eventful year of
1859, the fashion of skating has opened new and varied
sources of information. Do you remember your first attempt
at driving tandem ? Do you remember how that perverse
beast that yon selected for a leader would insist on turning
short round and staring you in the face, as to ask, " What
you'd be at ? Well, just you go and try a woman on skates,
that's all —just try it. Ah ! won't you come to the con-
clusion that women have sundry and divers ways of accom-
plishing their objects? Dear Mary ! I offered myself to her
every time she turned up or came round. lam hers."
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