The Northern Daily Times.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1857-03-12 00:00:00

Commercial fralig.—Ciii4 Dar.

A• t
twelve o'clock, at the brokers' office, 10, Chapel street,
about 230 tons Ichaboe Guano.—A. R. Cox and Co.
At twelve o'clock, at the brokers' office, Preserved Gin—
, ger Pears, Citron, Conquat, and Chow Chow 80 rolls
Mattina, and about 1,660 packages Tea, part all faults.—
' T. and H. Littledale and Co.
At half—past twelve o'clock, at the broker's office, Apsley
buildings, about 714 packages Tea.—Edward Tiernan
At twelve o'clock, Tuscan Ashes, Pearl Sago, Sperm Oil,
Nitrate of Soda, and Palm Oil Scrapings.—Cox
Brothers.
At twelve .o'clock, at the brokers' office, 14, Exchange
alley North, 200 boxes Pearl Sago, and 82 barrels
Medium Rosin.—W. H. Hawkins.
At twelve o'clock, at the brokers' office, 16, Exchange
buildings, 900 barrels medium ad fine Rosin, and
V 34 casks fine Oporto Red Argols.n
J . H. Rayner and

Co.
At twelve o'clock, at the brokers' office, Lancaster build-
ings, 218 Sheep and Lamb Skins.—James Gordon and

Co.
At one o'clock, at the brokers' office, Exchange street
East, 100 tons Patagonian Guano, and about 3 tons
' Turkish White Cloverseed.—Wrn. Porter and Co.
At twelve o'clock, at the brokers' office, Apsley buildings,
Oldhall street, a quantity of Oil (various sorts) and
Grease.—Edward Cox and Sons.
At twelve o'clock, in the Commerc:al Saleroom, a quantity
of Colcrants, Plums, Raisins, and Figs.—Geo. Badenach
_ and Son.
At I.:e broker's office, 30, Exchange street West, Bees'
Wax, Glue, White Argols, Farina, 'Brimstone, and
Tartaric Acid Chrystals.—Alex. S. Macrae.
At twelve o'clock, at the brokers' office, Lancaster build-
ings. Tithebarn street, a quantity of Wreck Goods.—
J. and H. Maxwell.

".* For particular,' see advertisements._

•
At LEWIS & CO vIPANY'S, Ranelaah street,
BOYS are CLO HIED from the Ages of 6 to 20 Years.

AMUSEMENTS, PUBLIC MEETINGS, &c.

THIS PAT.

Royal Amphitheatre—Mr. Barry Sullivan-7 p.m. •
Academy Rooms, Old Postoftice-place—French%Rion
—lO to F. Evening, 7 to 9.
Queea's Hall—Organophonie Band-8 p.m.
Sr. George's Hall—Organ Performances-8 p.m.
Freemason's Hall—Gallery of Anatomy-11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Royal Colosseum—General Entertainment-6.30 p.m.
. Hope Hall, Hope-street—Lecture-7.30 p.m,

*,* For rartienlarß see advertisements.

LOAN.F, AND DEBENTITRES.

THE Directors of the Birkenhead, Lancashire,
and Cheshire Junction Railway Company are pre-
pared to receive TENDERS for USANS, to replace sums fallirg
due. Tenders to be addressed to the Secretary, at the company's
offices, Cathcart street, Birkenhead.
By order, W. JOHNSTON, Secretary.
As the amoupt required Is limited, this advertisement will not be
repeated.
Birkenhead, 7th March, 1857.

Exclusively f+,r CLOTHING BOYS from 6 to 20 years.
LEWIS & COMPANY, Ranelagh street.

ROBERT MULLINF,R,
(succet.or to GotsT & co.),
(Late with Win. Horne, London),
CARRIAGE, AND HARNESS MANUFACTURER,
59 and fa. GRI;;AT CHARLOTTE-STREET, LIVERPOOL,
MANUFACTURER OP EVERY DESORTPTION OF
FASHIONAIII,E CARRIAGES.
Sole Agent for thl Patent Dioraples, for which a Prize Medal was
_ .

awarded at the Great Exhibition.
A Great Variety of New and Fashionable CARRIAGES always on
view. :vhieh are ready for immediate use. Estimates given for

repairs.

CARRIAGES TAKEN IN EXCHANGE.
Good Standing on moderate terms. Carriages sold by Com.
mioslon.
Merchants suopliel with Carriages for exportation on libera

BOYS' CLOTHING MADE WITH GREAT TASTE,
At LEWIS & COMPANY'S Ramlagh street.

FISH DINNERS DURING LENT,
AT

MORRISII'S MERCHANTS' DINING ROOMS,
LANCASTER BUILDINGS,

TITHF.BMAN-STREE r.

BOYS' CLOTHING MADE WITH GREAT TASTE
At LEWIS & COMPANY'S, Itrinelagh street.

3gortlimi firm

THURSDAY. MARCH 12, 1857.

THE DAY'S NEWS.

The adjourned meeting of the Town Council
was held yesterday. The report of the Water
Committee contained a reference to the memorial
of the inhabitants against the supply of the Pike
water, which was presented to the Town Coun-
cil some weeks ago. It appears that the state-
ments wbieh it contains has been referred to the
water engineer, who is to report upon it, and to
submit samples of both the Rivington and the
sandstone waters to the committee, after which
the latter will report to the Council Mr. Alder
man Cooper, in the course of his remarks, intimat-
ed that it would probably take twelve months to
Vy the water, and he made use of the consoling
remarks that he had told Mr. Alderman Bennett
hundreds of times that the water would not be fit
for use for twelve months. What are v►e really to
believe respecting this water ? Mr. Robertson
Gladstone brought forward his motion complaining
of the non-production of the returns of the property
of the corporation ordered some two years ago,
which gave rise to a very animated discussion, in
which Mr. Holme, Mr. Earle, Mr. J. R Jeffery, and
Mr. Gladstone took part, and some slight confusion
occurred, during which Mr. Holme and several
others left the council room, leaving the Mayor to
follow the example of the House of Commons,
count out, as there were then not enough members
in the room to form a council.
The election news this morning does not add
much to our previous knowledge respecting the
more important constituencies. It would appear
that Messrs. Gibson and Bright are to be opposed
in Manchester• by Mr. Lowe and Sir John Potter
Frederick Peel is to be opposed at Bury by Mr. R.
N. Phillips. The former gentleman's address to
the electors will be found in another column.
In the House of Commons yesterday, the Liver-
pool Dock Dues Bill was brought forward and read a
first time. The Marquis of Blandford in moving for
the discharge of the order for the second reading
of the Ecclesiastical Operations Bill, stated, that
its object was to place all ecclesiastical property
in the hands of the Ecclesiastical Cemmissioners,
an I expressed a hope that legislation on the subject
would take place in the first session of the new
Parliament. After some remarks from Mr. D.
Dennison and Mr. Walpole, the order was dis-
charged, and the bill was withdrawn. Mr. Pellatt
moved that the second reading of his bill on the
subject of imprisonment for debt, which provided
that only fraudulent debtors should be
punished. The motion was opposed by Sir
George Grey, and negatived without a divi-
sion. The House then went into committee
of supply and the following votes were agreed to •
£21,049,700 to meet Fxchequer Bills payable in
1857, which were unprovided for; £1,553,200 for
defraying charges of certain civil services ; and
£1,510,000 for the expenses of the revenue depart-
ment.

book,

There is very little home or local news to day.
Sir Henry Rawtinson contradicts the statement
that he is to go to China as Special Envoy. It is
said that Dr. Hales, the Bishop of Norwich, has
resolved to resign on account of ill health.
The news from the Continent this morning is
interesting. Ferouk Khan, the Persian envoy, will,
it is said, remain in Paris for some time longer.
He will then proceed to England to exchange 'the
ratifications of the treaty, which will take place
in London about the middle of May. The
Prince Danielo has arrived in Paris. Ho appears
to be about thirty-five years of age ; is of small
it iture, very thin, with a bronzed complexion, and
an intelligent physiognomy. He wore the
fustanelle or national petticoat, with red boots
and gold spurs. He also had thrown over him.
a large cloak of red velvet, embroidered with
gold. The high position attained by General
Cass in the Buchanan Administration has caused
deep annoyance to the resident Americans
in
Paris, who remember the unpopular and inisThief-
making conduct of that statesman whilst Minister
of the United States to the Court of the Tuileries.
The announcement of the termination of the
Neufchatel negotiation was premature. The

Prussian plenipotentiary has not agreed even to
the first proposition, which makes the sur-
render
.by the King of Prussia of his sove-
reignty over the Canton the starting point of
fug ther arrangements. The point is referred to
Berlin.

England, Russia, and France, it seems, have
expressed their astonishment, diplomatically, at
Austria's recent attempt to menace Sardinia.
Count Buol will now probably draW In his horns.
The Cabinet of Vienna and -our own, if we can
rely on the authority of continental journals, have
quite disagreed about the policy to be pursued
respecting the Principalities ; and England and
France are at present in constant communication
on the question, with a probability of agreement.
The latest intelligence received from Jassy
states that the evacuation of the Principalities by
the Austrian troops, which had been delayed by
the unfavourable weather, had recommenced on
the 27th February. It was thought at Jassy that
the military staff would depart from that town
about the 15th of March, the period when it was
calculated the last Austrian columns would have
left the country.
Numerous letters from Vienna speak about the
character of further reforms which are meditated
by the Austrian Government. It must be con-
fessed that if all that is spoken of be really carried
out, the strides of progress are rapid enough in
Austria.

The Prussian Ministry will not retire in con•
sequence of the defeat they have sustained. The
nature of the vote is not, we are told, such as
really necessitates such a step. They will bring in
another Divorce Bill, framed in accordance with
the views which were expressed in the Landtag.

The note of the Danish Government to the
German Powers on the Duchy dispute has been
published. It insists that the Danish Government
is in the right.

The friends and supporters of Mr. J. C. Evart
in the North Toxteth Ward, held a preliminary
meeting last evening, to further that gentleman's
interest in the approaching election.

HoNotTRAhLt members will soon be dismissed
to their constituents. Already the hustings rise

in perspective, and though, as says the Venerable

" the fear of man bringeth a snare," there
s a wholesome fear of constituents which may

indeed bring a little palpitation to the heart, bu

the end thereof is the security of the nation

Thus do free institutions work, with all their
drawbacks and inconveniences, and at the present
moment we cannot say " they manage these things
better "in France," notwithstanding the firm
hand that now grasps the Imperial sceptre. The
present Parliament would soon expire in parliamen•

tary course of nature ; its end has been only a little
precipitated by the China war debate. The short
session, as was to be expected, is undistinguished
by any important measure, and now there is no
hope of any speedy legislation on the numerous
reforms which are needed by the country, and
among others that must be shelved are—law
reform, property of women, repeal of the duty
on paper, and above all, the paramount question
of public education. For all these, and many
others, the nation must wait till the good time
coming. " 'Tis distance lends enchantment to
" the view." It is consolatory to feel that, of
this source of interest and enchantment, we are
not likely to be soon deprived. Our representa-
tives follow tolerable fidelity in the reputed foot-

steps of courtiers—a small present for tg-day,
with a large promise for to-morrow—a small
instalment of a large public debt, with a promise
of full payment another day.
Whether the Premier is elevated by the China
debate, in the general estimation of the country,
it is impossible at present to determine. The

" coming struggle" must help to solve the
question. With that readiness, elasticity,
and wondrous versalility that ever distinguish
him, he has presented a very clear if not a very
satisfactory statement of this unfortunate affair.
In a free country it is probable, if not inevitable,
that different views should be taken of the pro-
ceedings of Government. But we apprehend all
will agree that the Chinese authorities must be
taught the honourable maintenance of treaties,
and that the flag of England, which protects her
citizens at the distance of half the globe, may
not be insulted with impunity. As a nation, we
ought to be above the pettiness of visiting harshly
the mere neglect of forms on the part of foreign

nations with whom we have intercourse. We
are not recommending that towns should be
shelled and forts blown to pieces because there
has been some omission of etiquette or even some
proceeding taken for which apology might be
needed. We hold that the principles of justice
and humanity may be carried out between nations
as between individuals. The details and circum-
stances and area of extension may vary, but the
principles of private and public morality must be
the same. Politics and ethics both have human
duty for their subject matter.
The merits of the China question lie in a nut-
shell. If, before hostilities commenced, the
Chinese offered to restore the previous state of
things, the statu quo, then our authorities ought
to have accepted that reparation, and they are to
blame for incurring the dread evils of war. If
this fact can be truly denied, then a defence may
be set up for the British authorities at Canton.
Our readers will take the one side or the other as
they believe or believe not that conciliation might
have prevented col ision.
But the China question has already become a
secondary one in the prospect of a general elec-
tion. England will be stirred from centre to
circumference, and again the electoral body will
be called on to solemnly perform the high duty
they owe to themselves and to the nation. What
shall be the battle cry, the programme of the
coming men—the platform round which shall be
gathered a nation's sympathies and energies ?
What are we to strive for ? What principles are
to regulate the future measures of the Cabinet ?
What principles do they unmistakeably put for-
ward to the nation ? Clearly, it is not worth
plunging the whole country into the seething
cauldron of an election in order to say " PAL-
" MERSTON for ever, and down with the Chinese."
Friends as we are to the Prime Minister, and
supporters of the present Cabinet, we cannot
feel it justifiable to put the country to the trouble
and expense of an election merely to achieve a
party triumph or to prolong the stay of the
present occupants on the Treasury benches.
Something far more important and better
sounding must be found, and, which will
be worth contending for by a, whole people