Northern Times.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1860-02-18 00:00:00

LOCAL INTELLIGENCE.

THE RIFLE GALOP, BY 0. A. DRIJNI3IOND, played at
the Fancy Dress Ball, was arranged with full orchestral
accompaniments, expressly for the occasion, by Mr. H.
V. Lewis, and we understand the arrangement was very
effective.
ANDERSON'S MERCHANTS' DINLNG ROOMS.—Yester-
day this popular caterer—the proprietor of the Mer-
chants' New Dining-rooms, Slater's-court, Castle-
street—afforded his patronsa nother opportunity of
dining on a slice off a very fine large baron of
beef, roasted and carved at his well-known estab-
lishment. It was of first-rate quality, and in excel-
lent condition. The gentlemen of Liverpool know
how to appreciate such a treat, and the number of
visitors was very great. After a few short hours past
noon, we do not regret to say, there was nothing left of
the noble baron but his great bones—themselves a
curious sight, at least to those who have already assisted
in the interesting operation of polishing them.

TRIAL OF MR. -WHITWORTH'S RIFLED CANNON.—
The result of the first experimental trials of the ranges
and accuracy of Mr. Whitworth's breech-leaded cannon
are described as really astounding. The experiment took
place at Southport, near Liverpool, with a charge of 7f
ounces of powder. A shot was thrown a distance of
6,910 yards, and only two yards to the left of the true line.
The charge of powder was then increased to 8 ounces,
and the elevation of the gun raised to 35 degrees. The
practice then made was really extraordinary—one shot
fell at 9,059 yards, ten yards to the right, and the
fourth at the immense range of 9,164 yards, and 22
yards to the right of the true line. The 80-pounder
was then loaded, at 5 degrees elevation, with 121bs. of
powder, with which charge it threw a 90-pound pro-
jectile, with a fearful roar, a distance of 6,000 yards.
There is not the least doubt, says our reporter, that
had this piece been mounted so as to permit of it being
fired at a high degree of elevation, that it would have
thrown its ponderous shot a distance of 8,000 or
10,000 yards, a distance that has never yet been gained
by any gun with a projectile of such weight. The ex-
periments were continued on Thursday, in the presence
of Sir J. Burgoyne. On Wednesday next the greatest
trial of all will take place, when the 80-pounder will be
mounted on a stand that will admit of its being fired at
any elevation.
MARRIAGE OF MISS GLADSTONE.—This lady, the
eldest daughter of Robertson Gladstone, Esq., was mar-
ried on Thursday, to Robert, eldest son of Thomas
Steuart Gladstone, Esq., of Capenoch, Thornhill, Dum-
friesshire. Along the entire route from Court Hey to
Childwall church, where the nuptial ceremony was per-
formed, the residents of the locality had erected pretty
arches of flowers and evergreens, flags were dis-
played, and garlands stretched across the road, from
which depended bannerets, with mottoes, expres
sive of goodwill towards the happy pair. At
Broad Green, a large handsome banner was exhibited.
The village of Childwall was also profusely decorated
in honour of the occasion. Flags streamed from the
church tower, and each of the gates were similarly or-
namented. The pathway leading to the south porch,
the principal entrance to the church, was arched over
with evergreens and laid down with carpeting. The
interior of the sacred edifice presented a striking appear-
ance. The aisles and floor of the chancel were covered
with handsome carpets, and the reading-desk and font
were ornamented with flowers. Over the arch separating
the chancel from the nave were the words, " May the
Lord mercifully with His favour look upon you," formed
of holly leaves and flowers. In front of the communion
table were suspended garlands of flowers, and a wreath
of orange blosssm was suspended in the centre aisle.
The church was densely crowded. The bridal party
arrived at half-past eleven o'clock. The ceremony was
performed by the Right Rev. the Lord Bishop of Chester,
the Rev. Rector Campbell being also present. The
bridesmaids were all attired alike, each young lady
carried a bouquet. When the bishop pronounced the
blessing upon the newly-married couple, a fervent
" Amen" was responded to by all present. Tile happy
couple having received the congratulations of their
friends, the bells rang out a merry peal, and they left
the church amid the hearty cheers of the villagers.

ARRIVAL OF A MAN-OF-WAR VESSEL.-H.M. ship
Majestic arrived in the river yesterday forenoon, from
Portsmouth. This ship is one of the finest specimens
of naval architecture afloat, and carries 80 guns.
Accinms.—Yesterday, James Pollard, painter,
Eldon-street, fell into the Sandon Graving Dock, slid
sustained concussion of the brain.—Patrick Tierney,
labourer, Midghall-street, fell into the hold of the ship
Thornton, Bramley-Moore Dock, and received a severe
scalp wound and various contusions on the body. rum'
cases were reported at the Northern Hospital.