The Northern Daily Times.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1857-02-17 00:00:00

" LES CHANTS DE LA SERENE."

Music, singing, and dancing, has now become not only
one of the fashionable, but one of the necessary, accom-
plish►nents of our time. " A concord of sweet sounds,"
all glasses can enjoy and appreciate ; and the enliven-
ing and invigorating tendencies of dancing is daily becom-
ing more felt and appreciated. A great boon has been
conferred upon our generation by the spirited exertions of
musical authors and publishers. M. Martin Schneider,
who is now a resident amongst us, and whose talents has
been long admitted, has just issued the music of a " valse"
under the above title, which, although not likely to become
quite so " familiar as Household Words," will certainly
take its place as one of the most favourite dances with
those who have a liking for terpsichorean diversion. It
will be found to possess the recommendation of being
' pretty, easy, and exceedingly graceful—a want to be found
in much of our dance music of the present day. There is
a vein of originality pervading the whole that is perfectly
refreshing ; and having had practical illustration, in our
own "happy family," of its cheering influence, we can
recommend it to the consideration of our readers—more
particularly to the " fairer portion of creation," without
whose smiles the ball-room would be a perfect oasis.

Oar numerous readers will perceive that the Rev. Dr.
Vaughan, of the New College, Manchester, is to lecture
this evening, at the Liverpool institute, Mount street, in
connection with the Sunday School and Literary luMitute.
The well Itnown talents of the rev. gentleman needs no
comma nt of ours to secure to him a large audience.
SUBURBAN ROBBERlES.—Depredations and petty thefts
are being committed daily in the suburbs of Liverpool. No
later than Saturday morning, thieves entered the house of
Mr. Pringle, 45, Edge lane, through the drawing nom
window, and they succeeded in laying their heeds on plate
to the value of £5O, with which they decamped. Similar
robberies have of late been prevalent in Aighurth and other
districts around Liverpool. It, therefore, behoves house-
keepers to see that all their windows and doors are securely
fastened before retiring to rest.
Inveripooe ROYAL INFIRMARY.—Week ending February
14, 1857.—Admitted : In patients, 38 : out patients, 9 ;
casuals during week, 4. Discharged : In patients cured,
13 ; relieved, and at own request, 5 ; made out patients,
6 ; irregular, 2; dead, 2. Remain in the house, 175
House visitors, C. B. Robinson, and John Cropper, Esqrs.;
physician and surgeon fit ensuing week, Dr. V, se and Mr.
Stubbs; house surgeon, Mr. Edsv. Morris; junior house
surgeon, Mr. Joseph Allen ; chaplain, 'Rev. 11. J. Garrod,
B. A. Robert Hutchinson, treasurer.
HOFFMAN'S, QUEEN'S HALL, BOLD-STREET.—TiIiS truly
original entertainment continues to "draw good houses,"
a fact which we are glad to see—for, althouah less '
pretending than a " royal metropolitan legitimate,"
which boasts of its " thousand successive nights,"
vet it every way deserves even that particular favour.
The representations of Mr. Thurton are of the most
refined character, whether we take him as the labourer or
the gentleman, and his singing of the "Boys of Kilkenny"
is one of these " rich, racy, brogue treats," rarely to
be met with even in this "good old town," where the
" first of Irish friends " visit. The hall is fit`ed up in the
most comfortable style, and either as an hour's lounge for
ourselves, or as pastime for the " wee weans," there is no
place to equal it. Music, singing, and dancing will there
he found, and of such a peculiar character, that "none
ever saw the like before," though, at the same time, we
cannot refrain from recommending to the consideration of
Mr. H. the propriety of introducing a lady vocalist, and a
piano-forte. The changes and transformations are done
in the most wondrous quick time, but we think even that
small vacuum might be pleasingly filled, and perhaps
thus afford breathing time to the performer, who never
apparently wearies in his exertions, but keeps up the
entire interest of the " piece " from first to last with
extraordinary success.
THE CRIMEAN COMMISSIONERS. Lord Palmerston
having, in reply to Mr. J. C. Ewart, M.P., stated that he
considered the Crimean Commissioners entitled to no parti
'cular recognition of their arduous services, it remains with
the public to show that they are not regardless of the
benefits which accrued from their investigation and report.
It has been suggested to, us that a subscription should he
at once commenced, with the view of presenting some
suitable testimonial to Sir John M`Neill and Colonel
Tullocb, emblematical of the national gratitude, for the
fearless manner in which they discharged their responsible
'lilacs. It is further proposed, as the sum to be collected is
of minor importance compared with the practical testimony
of the universal appreciation of the advantages derived from
t'ne commission, and in order that as large a number of
persons as possible may have the opportunity of contributing
to the fund, that the amount of subscription should be
limited, But matters of detail of this nature may with
propriety be left with the committee, which, we hear, is
about to be appointed. We are glad to see that Liverpool,
which was the first to express its thanks to the commission-
ers, after the gross neglect and injgstico they had received
at the hands of government, is also the first to initiate
come substantial recognition of services which preserved
the remnant of. a noble army, brought about the early
capture of Sevastopol, and put to shame, if shame there be
in those qaarters, the officers whose conduct has given point
to the sarcasm that the British army in the Crimea was
" an army of lions led by asses."—Alb' on.
ST. MATIIIAS' C lIURC H.—Last night a concert of vocal

mnsie and distribution of prizes took place in the school-

room of St. Mathias' Church, Great Howard street. The
room was filled with a r sane able audience. I; was nip-cted
that his Worship the Mayor would take the choir, but in
consequence of a cold, and also expecting that he might be
called away to London at a moment's nonce, his Worship
could not attend. The Rev. Mr. Sheldon read a note
from his Worship, stating the above factS, and
enclosing a five pound note for the benefit of the
schools. The communication was received with cheers.
The Rev. gentleman proposed that Mr. Diaper should
take the chair, which that gentleman did amid applause.
The Chairman assured the meeting that be was very glad
to see such a respectable assembly collected, and regretted
the absence of the Mayor. He imagined that some member
of the Ti,77Cl Council would have been present to occupy
the place of the Mayor, but still, he felt much honoured by
the position he was called on to occupy. • He was glad to
see so many handsome presents prepared for presentation
to the scholars who attended the schools, and he was sure
the company would not only feel delighted at the concert,
bat would duly thank the talented professional persons
who so handsomely had come forward and rendered their
valuable services for the occasion. He then introduced
Vie singers. The programme was nicely selected, and
formed a neat entertainment for the evening, and consisted
of quintettes, duets, solos, glees, ballads, &c., the chief
vocalists being Miss Lacy Gaskill, Mr. Haswell, Mr.
Graham, Mr. Thomasson, Mr. Henry Dodd, SLe. The
singing of Miss Gaskill was enthusiastically applauded,
and in every instance she was encored. She gave " Kath-
Mavourneen," in a style second to few, and the
i‘ Wishing Gate" she sung with bewitching enchantment.
This young lady is every day adding to her fame, and it is
not too much to say, that must become one of the first
and favourite vocalists in Liverpool. The other performers
were excellent in their departments, and the whole went
off with deserved eclat. The prizes, which were handsome,
were distributed to the scholars amid loud applause,

IMPERIAL PARLIAMENT.

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HOUSE OF LORDS —IIToNm.Y.
The Lord Chancellor rook his seat at five o'clock.

SEE OF LONDON.
Lord Dungannon gave notice that on Thursday next he
should ask whether it was the intention of Government
to introduce any measure during the present session, for
dividing the see of London ; and also whether they would
bring in any hill to provide retiring pensions for bishops
who had resignei their aces in consequence of inability
to discharge their duties, arising from infirmity,

TILE LAW OF LIBEL.
Lord Vavershain preseWed a petition from the tyro-
prietors of the York Gazelle, praying for an alteration of
the law of libel, in consequence of a late deciEiou in the
case of " Davidson v. Davidson."
Lord Brougham presented a petition from the proprie-
tors of the Leeds Mercury to the same effect.

LEG AL STATISTIC;.
Lord Brougham brought in a bill on the subject of
legal statistics. It was-the same in its nature as the bill
he had introduced last session.
The Lord Chancellor thought the bill of his noble and
learned friend a sexy important one:
The bill was then read a first time.

RELATIONS WITH PERSIA.
Lord Clarendon saLl, as his noble friend (the Earl of
Albemarle) had a motion on the paper respecting our
diplomatic missions to the Persian Conic, he would
request that he would not bring on the discus-
sion that evening. Negociations were still pending
in Paris with the Persian Ambassador. He had
that morning received a communication from Paris
informing him of the progress of negociatiors, and he
could not expect that any advantage would result from a
discussion under the circumstances.

The Earl of Albemarle said, that in that case he could
have no hesitation in complying with the request of his
noble friend. He was of opinion, however, that the only
way of preserving friendly relations.with Persia for the
future was to do away with all diplomatic communication
with that Court.

PRIVATE BILLS.

Lord Brougham inquired of the noble lord, the chair-
man of committees, whether he would have any objec-
tion to make some alteration as to the last day for
receiving private bills. That day was, he believed, the
23d of March, which he considered would be inconveni-
ent, especially in some instances which had been brought
under his notice.
Lord Redesdale admitted the special character of the
instances to which the noble lord had alluded, and as far
as he was concerned, he would throw no obstacles in the
way of those bills..

PUBLIC PICTURES.

Lord Morteagle moved for a copy of any correspond-
ence which had taken place between her Majesty's
Government and Mr. Sheepshanks respecting his gift of
pictures to the nation.

THR rERSIAN WAR.

Lord Clarendon stated that he had received a COMMU-
cation which led him to the belief that the Persian a ff.tir
would be satisfactorily settled, and appealed to Lord
Albemarle to withdraw his motion on the subject.
Lord Albemarle acceded to the appeal, but hoped that
on an early day the question would be allowed to be
discussed.
The house then adjourned.

HOUSE OF COMMONS.—MoNDAy.
The Speaker took the chair at 4 o'clock.
N ENV M EMBERS.

Mr. Clive took the oaths and his seat for Hereford. Mr,
Clay took the oaths and his seat for Hull.

SECOND READINGS.

The following bills were read a second time, and ordered
to be committed :—Atlantic Telegraph Company ; Austra-
lian Agricultural Company ; Bedale and Leybarn Railway ;
Breton Ferry Docks; Calcutta and South Eastern Rail-
way Company; Canmore Mineral Railway (So, I) ;
Cardigan Market 4 and Improvements; Cork Gis ;
Elie Harbour ; Guildford Gai ; Haslingden and Tod -
morden Roads ; Herne Bay and Faversham Railway ;
Kidsgrove M irket, Town Hall, &c ; Landport
and Southsea Improvement bill ; Langport, Somerton, and
Castle Cary Roads ; Liverpool and Birkenhead Docks ;
Lowestoft Water, Gas, and Market bill; Manchester,
Sheffield, and Lincolnshire Railway (Buxton and Clee-
thorpes) : Manchester, Sheffield, and Lincolnshire Rail-
way ; Mereton's and Hagen's Sufferance Wharves bill ;
Midland Great Western Railway of Ireland (Sligo Exten-
sion and Tullamore line) ; - Milford Improvement ; Morden
Caves Drainage ; New Brunswick andeanada Railway and
Land Company : Newcastle under Lyne and Leek Roads ;
Lerwick and Spalding Railway; North Eastern and Hartle-
pool Doak and Railway Co.'s Amalgamation ; Prestwich,
Bury, and Radcliffe Roads ; St. Helen's Canal and Rail.
way ; Selby and Market Weighton Road ; Shrewsbury
Gas ; South Eastern Railway (Greenwich Junction to
Dartford, and Reading, &e) ; South Shields Gas ; South
Staffordshire Water; Sunken Vessels Recovery Company;
West Hartlepool and Railway and North Eastern Railway,
Companies Amalgamation ; Westminster Terminus Rail-
way (Clapham to Norwood Abandonment); West of Fife
Mineral Railway; Willenhall Gas.