Northern Times.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1859-06-11 00:00:00

THE COURT.

Her Majesty the Queen invested Captain the Hon.
Augustus Anson, ith Hussars, with the Victoria Cross, pro.
vious to the State Ball at Buckingham Palace on Wednez..

day evening,

The Marquis of Exeter, K.G., Lord Steward of the Queen's

household, had an andience of her Majesty on Thursday
afternoon at Buckingham Palace,_and presented the Address
from the House of Lords, in answer to her Majesty's most
gracious Speech from the Throne.
Her Majesty the Queen, accompanied by the Princess
Alice, and attended by the Hon. Beatrice Byng and Lord
Colville, paid a visit to her Royal Highness the Duchess of
Kent, at Clarence House, St. James's. The Princesses
Helena and Louisa also visited her Royal Highness.

His Royal Highness the Prince Consort presided at a
meeting of the Finance Committee of Her Majesty's Com-
missioners for the Exhibition of 1851, held at Buckingham
Palace.

The Queen, accompanied by the Princess Alice and Prince
Leopold, and attended by the Hon. Beatrice Byng, took a
drive in an open carriage and four in the afternoon. Lord
Colville and Lord Charles Fitzroy attended on horseback.
His Royal Highness the Prince Consort rode on horse-
back, attended by Captain the Hon. D. de Ros.

Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Kent left town for
her residence at Frogmore. Her Royal Highness was
attended by Lady Susan Leslie Melville, Lady Fanny
Howard, and Sir George Couper.
The Duke de Nemours called at Clarence House, St.

James's, in the morning, to inquire after the health of the
Royal Duchess.

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LOCAL INTELLIGENCE.

LIVERPOOL. —STAR HOTEL. —This place of amus
has been enlarged and re-decorated, and now forms one of
the prettiest rooms in Liverpool. Harry Jennings's comic

singing is very amusing. Business good.
Saturday.

Era, of

THE BOUDOIR SE\ING MACHINE. —This most interesting
little invention will only be exhibited this one day more. It

has already been inspected by a great number of our towns-
people, but there are many more who have deferred a visit
up to the last moment. The last moment is now actually
at hand ; and unless those who desire to see it visit the
Grand Jury-room, St. George's Hall, the opportunity will
be lost to them.

DARING ATTEMPT AT ROBBERY.--LaSt night, between
one and two o"-clock, some burglarious scoundrels broke
open the shutter at the back window of Mr. Hastie's house,
in Foster's-court, Highfield-street. Mrs. Hastie happened
to be up stairs, moving through the bedroom, but was not
aware that the robbers were inside below. This was most
providential, as they instantly decamped without taking any
booty with them, although there was some valuable pro-
perty within their reach. May we ask, what were the
police about at this hour, or where were they ?

SOUTHERN Hosprrkv.—Weekly 4eport, June 10; 1859.
Admitted : Accidents and urgent bases, 72 ; medical and
surgical cases upon recommendation, 18; total, 90. Dis-
charged: Cured, 13; relieved, 4; irregular, 1; died, 2 ; total,
20. Attending as out-patients, 35. Remaining in the
hospital, 59. Treasurer : James Houghton, Esq. Visitors :
Rev. J. Robberds, and W. Monntfield, Esq. Honorary
chaplain : Rev. W. Leveson. Physician and surgeon for
the ensuing week : Dr. Cameron and Mr. Higginson.
House surgeons : Mr. John M. Bateson and Mr. C.
Pemberton.

CORONER'S INQUESTS.—The Coroner closed the inquests,
yesterday, in the following cases : Charles Burns, the
young man who poisoned himself in Church-street, a report
of which appeared in our paper of yesterday. On the post
mortent examination, it appeared that he had taken a large
quantity of the poison, and the jury found a verdict of
felo-de-se. The body of deceased was buried last night
before twelve o'clock, at Walton. In the case of Ellen
Wignall, the child killed at the end of Hunter-street by a
'cart, the jury found a verdict of " Accidentally killed," and
cautioned the driver as to his future conduct.
CHEAP TRIPS ON WATER DURING THE HOLYDAY'S.—
The most important point for excursionists into Liverpool
during the holydays is, to see our docks, harbour, and ship-
ping, by water. An opportunity will be afforded to all
classes from the country, &c., on Monday, and following
days. to enjoy the scenery of the Mersey on all sides, as the
splendid steamer United Kingdom, will leave the great
Landing-stage, so as to accommodate all parties on the
arrival of trains. The steamer will go round the Light-
ship, thus affording visitors a splendid view of both sides of
the river, docks, &c. The charge will be only, one shilling,
and as a fine band will be on board, it will be worth more
than is paid for the entire trip. Who will not go on such a
delightful "out ?"
THE AMPHITHEATRE.—The feature of this week at the
Amphitheatre, has been the production of Mr. Sterling
Coyne's drama, "All Hallow Eve." There is something
very novel in the first representation of a new drama taking
place in a provincial theatre ; and it must be allowed that
the efforts Mr. Copeland made to produce this drama in a
style worthy of a first representation, were such as no
London theatre could have exceeded in success. The drama
itself has among many other merits, that of a very peculiar
scope for the broad humour of Mr. Barney Willams, and
the eccentric characteristics of Mrs. Williams' acting.
So far it was a complete success, and was received every
night, by crowded audiences, with enthusiastic applause.
Arrangements have been made by which the whole of the
remainder of Mr. and Mrs. Williams' stay in Europe will be
given to the public of Liverpool.
GENEROUS SYMPATHY WITH THE FAMILY OF A DECEASED
EMPLOYEE.—As soon as the Messrs Moak,. the'extensive
sugar refiners, had learned that Sheils, the unfortunate man
who took suddenly ill nt work, on Wednesday, and died on
the same evening, had not availed himself of the club
carried on by the hundreds of men engaged by them, and
by which he would have been entitled to £6 in case of
death, they 'at once ordered that a coffin, and other funeral
requisites should be sent to his house, in Leather-lane.
Such acts of feeling philanthropy on the part of the Messrs.
Macfie are worthy of being recorded, as it not only shows
their kind consideration towards those in their employ, but
it is purely characteristic of that charity, which is the
" Very hand of perfectness. Let others go and do
likewise." We have learned that a subscription will be
raised amongst the workmen for the widow of Sheils and her
four children.

SCENE IN THE EXCHEQUER CHAMBER, YESTERDAY.—
During the tlial of a case at Nisi Prius, before Mr. Baron
Channell, the court was suddenly startled by hearing the
sudden cry of a gentleman, who fell back into the arms of
police-constable 182, blood flowing profusely from the mouth
and nostrils. The business of the court was suspended until
medical assistance could be obtained. A medical gentleman
was soon on the spot, who recommended his removal to the
King's Arms Tavern, in Palace-yard, by the aid of a
stretcher. Dr. M'Cann, of Parliament-street, who was sent
for, stated that the unfortunate gentleman had been seized
with a shock of apoplexy, and had burst a blood vessel.
He was, by his orders, laid on a bed, and his head incased
in ice. It was ascertained that the gentleman was Mr.
Cheshire, solicitor, of Liverpool, who was in town on legal
business, but not engaged in the case then proceeding be-
fore the court.
PRESENTATION TO THE MERCHANTS' SOLICITOR AT CORK.
—The Cork Constitution gives a long report of a most
gratifying presentation to Mr. John Barnett, the solicitor to
the committee of merchants of Cork. The testimonial, which
consisted of two massive silver claret jugs and an inkstand,
bearing a suitable and highly complimentary inscription,
were presented at the Commercialßuildings, on the Ist inst.,
in the, presence of the local members of parliament, the
foreign consuls, the principal merchants of the town
and district, including the venerable Sir Thomas 'robin of
Ballincollig. The presentation was made by Mr. E. Burke,
the chairman of the committee of merchants, who highly
eulogised the zeal, talent and tact with which Mr. Bennett
had managed the legal affairs of the mercantile community
of Cork. Mr. Bennett was afterwards presented with a
piece of plate by the corn market trustees, who also spoke
highly of his professional talents and services.
Yesterdav, at 4 p.m., the White Star clipper-ship,
Tornado, C-aptain Aiken, took her departure for Auckland,
in New Zealand. This is the pioneer of a line of packets
formed by Messrs. H T. Wilson and Chambers, to sail on
the 10th of every month, from Liverpool to the leading
ports of New Zealand. The day of sailing originally fixed
on has been rigidly adhered to, and the Tornado is full of
passengers and cargo. She has thirty-five saloon passengers,
including the Rev. Mr Foster and family, of Bolton ;
H. A. Knight, Esq. and party, from Stroud; Mr. Croker
and family. from Saltcoats ; Mr. Carr and family, of
Cheshire, &c., and 279 of all classes. Rarely has so
respectable a body of emigrants ever sailed in one ship.
We hail this departure as a great fact, and are pleased to
learn that Messrs. H. T. Wilson and Chambers are
following up the Tornado, with their celebrated clipper
Mermaid, for the 10th of July, sailing to Auckland,
Wellington, and Canterbury, and by the Shooting Star on
the 10th of August.

ARRIVAL OF THE Viao.—The screw steamer Vigo, arrived
here yesterday afternoon, with New York advtces to the
28th May, $785,600, and £5OO sterling in specie on freight,
68 cabin, and 117 steerage passengers. On the 7th at
7.60 a.m., passed the R.M.S. Europa, bound East. 9th at
7.30 p.m. off Saltees, passed ship Miles Barton, bound out.
Cabin passengers per Vigo, from New York. Mr C. Weber,
Mr A. Garmier, Mr William Adam, Mr, Alma.:lor