Northern Times.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1860-01-14 00:00:00

LOCAL INTELLIGENCE.

CHRISTMAS CHEER.—FaI4iIiCS ,ICSidillg , within five
miles of Liverpool can be supplied with 'Burton mild
and bitter ales of the first brand, as also London stout,
in 49, and 18 gall-on casks; by sending their orders,
or calling at T. Bolton's, family ale and porter merchant,

110, Duke-street.
BANKRUPTCY COURT, YESTERDAY.— (Before Mr'
Commissioner Perry).—ln ye "John Hooke, late a
paper-maker at Wrexham. The bankrupt came up on
his la:st.eiarainatiOn, and theie being no opposition, he
pasSed accoidirigly. , The certificate meeting was
_fixed
for the 7th February next.
The Eart,Of Derby,who has not hitherto aided thg.
volunteer movement, has announced his intention to
arm 'and equip suet of.,his tenantry as choose to enrol
themselies. The Earl of Sefton has not yet assisted
the movement. • .
DEATH FROn BURNING.OII Thursday evening,Mar-
garet Jolly, of 10, Greenwood-street, was found l)y her
parents nearly burned to death. Every attention was
rendered, but she died shortly after. An inquest will
be. held to-day. .
residing
at IN A FOUNDRY.—Thomas Doyle,
at 11, Burlington-street.,, was severely injured at Messrs.
Fawcett, Preston, & CO.'s foundry, on Monday, the 26th
of December, and died on 'Thuisday. The inquest will
be held to-day.
LIVERPOOL Ctiliabli OF ENGLAND SCRIPTURE
READERS' SOCIETY.-3Ve recently called attention to a
public tribute of respect to this society.. Its annual
meeting, .to be held on Monday-evening next, in the
Collegiate Institution; will afford our"readers generally
an occasion on which they may all express their sympa-
thy with its operations. . Intimately connected•with the
town, of Liverpool, the Association claims the liberal
support of the Liverpool public. "If we (says a 'corres-
pondent) are to stem the tide of evil which sets so
strong against us, we can only do so by cordially sus-
taining.tiae agencies which are actively engaged among
us for good. Such ,an agency this society presents. It
strengthens the hands of our clergy, and gives greater
efficiency to our, church. machinery. We trust, there-
fore, that a full room may testify that it need not fear
any diminution of interest or support from the Christian
publio.',' ,
TRINITY CHURCH.—A tea party in connection with
this church was held last last night, at the Oddfellows'
Hall, St. Anne-street. The attendance was not so large
as might have been expected from the influential and
numerous congregation which attends this church.
After tea, the Rey. E. T. Pizey took the chair, and
having expressed his regret at the limited attendance,
proceeded to refer to the various improvements which
have lately been made in the church. He thought
there was much reason for congratulating themselves
upon the excllent condition in which the church
now is. In order to liquidate the debt which had
been incurred by the alterations in the building
it was propossd to hold a bazaar in the Queen's-hall,
Bold-street. He had much pleasure in announcing that
the Countess of Sefton had consented to be a patroness
of the bazaar, and he had no doubt that many other
distinguished ladies would follow her example. He also
referred to the practice which they had adopted of exhi-
biting texts of Scripture on the church door. He firmly
believed that such a practice was highly beneficial, and
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Mr. Hudd to address the meeting. Several other gen-
tlemen also delivered addresses, after which the meeting
terminated,

_TAB PRINCE ALBERT.---fWe have no nevra to-day, of
this noble vessel. After sailing from this port on Satur-
day, the 10th, midnight, she encountered a succession
of heavy fogs, but for, which she would have made St.
John's in five days and a half ; she arrived off that port,
on Friday. at noon. She reached' there on Sunday, 18th,i
and remained till Monday. She finally made New York,
still encountering hazy weather, on the morning of the 26th.
In New 'York the ship was the admiration of hundreds
of Viiitors who thronged on-' board 'to see her new • and
magnitieent improvements. She is expected here on'
Monday or Tuesday next. The condact of Capt. Prowse,
as an officer and.a gentleman, is spoken of in the highest
terms by all the passengers who went out. His unde-
viating kindness, and attention to the wants and comforts
of those under his charge, knew no 'relaxation until he
had landed them safely at their destination: The Prince
Albert, we are 'glad to learn, is likely to have a great
number of,passengers and a large cargo,.whieh, taking
into accounts the previous voyage of the Circassian,
augurs well for the success of the now popular Gabiay
line.-2.Galwg paper.
NARROW ESCAPE FROM DROWNING..—ORWednesday
last a small boat,' belonging to a French barque lying in
the River Mersey, containing. two -youths, was upset,
whileproceeding from Rock Ferry to the barque, nearly
opposite the Akbar. Mr. 'Perkins, the active boatswain
of the Akbar, immediately manned a boat and' roceeded
to the spot, when he fortunately succeeded in rescuing
both the youths from a watery grave. One of them
wets so far exhausted that his life was despaired
of, but by Mr. Perkins laying the body in the
bottom of the boat and forcing' the salt water from
him, also-stripping 'the body and perfectly drying him,
and supplying clothing from the lads he had in the
boat, he was, enabled to land both 'the_ youths on board
the Akbar, where every attention was- paid to their
cemfort, , and shortly after they were attended by Dr.
Wood, of her Majesty's ship the Hastings, who kindly
rendered all the, assistance he could, and on leaving the
Akbar complimented Mr. Perkins' for his humane exer-
tions.. It is satisfactory to know both the youths so. far
recovered that One was enabled to proceed to sea in "the
same ship.
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that Mr. Perkins has' before been 'rewarded by the
isnionthe
abnodatweexermteady themselves smelevnetsioton
Humane Society in London for a similar act. The
Hastings sent out 'two boats to render any assistance.
THE NEW INDUSTRIAL RAGGED SCHOOL AND CHURCH
FOR KIRKDALE.—The supporters of this important
movement will be glad to hear that the working classes
Of Kirkdale are most earnestly arid liberally responding
to Mr. Alderman Dover's noble challenge. At a com-
mittee meeting of the sons of toil, held on Thursday
evening last, it was reported that, not less than 250 sub-
scribers' names (for sums varying from a penny to a
shilling per week) had during the past week been
readily obtained—it was reported by one working man
collector that at no house had ho been-refused, but had
been welcomed, and entrusted with a subscription, and
asked to call again. The foremen of the various large
works in the neighbourhood. have cheerfully accepted
the office of collectors among their fellow-workmen,.and
it is acknowledged by all, that a. spirit of deep, self-
denying interest has been excited among the working
classes, and - they are.prond to co-operate in this work.
The general subscription list is daily increasing, and
Among the number of ,its subscribers are the Countess
of Derby, Hon. Lady Emma Stanley, Lord Stanley, W.
Brown, Esq., W. Gregsoii, Esq., and C,, Grove, Esq. It is
fully expected that the foundation stone will be laid at
Easter next.

IRONMASTERS' QUARTERLY MEETING.

BIRMINGHAM,Jan. 12.

The second of the trade meetings of the'ironmasters
of thisldistrict for the quarter was held in the Town-hall
here to-day. There was the usual large attendance of
Mie members of the trade- and of others interested in it,
either as shippers or consumers. Among the former
were representatives from some of the London and
Liverpool houses. The Welsh makers were also well
represented. •
The business transacted in finished iron was quite an
average ; and a very good feeling prevailed, and. although
the iron trade has not perhaps yet rallied quite to the
extent which the business of the country has in some
other,departnients, the general opinion to day was that
not only did no cause exist for disappointment as to its
present condition, but ,that it is marked by a healthy
aspect which is most encouraging. ,
It •was mentioned in the hall today -that the Welsh
makers are complainingof the competition with the
Middlesborough district 7 the effect of which.ranst before
long react upon the trade in South -Staffordshire, but
probably not in the-production of -the best makes of that
description of manufactured iron.
- iron of good quality
.was quoted to-day aboutis. 3d. per ton higher than last quarter-day. .Some of
the pig-masters called the advance 2s. ed., but the
former appears to be nearer the mark.
The coal trade is brisk; the manufacturing trades of
Smith Staffordshire and East Worcestershire were ie-
ported to be good for the time of year. On this point
there, was no difference of opinion whatever, and upon
, the whole the tone of .th's assembly was a cheerful one.

TIIE SAN JUAN MISUNDERSTANDING.

'A Washington clespateh of Dec. 25 ,says :--" The
Department of State has received a reply to' General
Cass's despatch to Mr. Dallas upon the San Juan
affair. The British Minister -has also 'received a
despatch on the same subject. I am led to believe
that the tenor of these despatches indicates a:
peaceful solution of the apprehended difficulty, and
that Great Britain, while maintaining her tight to the
Island under treaty, will hardly adhere to the pretensions
'first assumed 'by her. rt'understood that General
'Seed's instructions 'are satisfactory to her Majesty's
' Government. The question naturally arises, how, is this'
distute to be adjusted, both Governments maintaining
their undoubted right ,to the island ? It is reported that,
England is willing, in case it cannot be arranged, to call
in a third Power." •
Another despatch of the-28th ult. says :—" Despatches
have been received at the War Department from the
officer in command at San Juan. ' Matteis there were
• tranquil, and no further difficulties apprehended. ' Ge-
neral Hartley, it appears, had declined to accept General
Scott's offer to return to the Atlantic States, and take
command of Department of the West. Ie does not
like the manner in which he, was treated by the Presi-
dent, in sending General Scott to supersede him in the
settlement of the San- Juan affair. His return to the
Atlantic States may be shortly expected."

HOLLOWAY'S OINTMENT AND PlLLs.—Neuralgia and
rheumatism.. No diseases are more frequent,- painful,
or difficult to cure than these ; from their, attacks no
tissue in the human body is exempt, no age, sex, or
calling secure. They compel the gentleman to forego
his amusements, the merchant his business, and force
the woman to neglect her social duties. It is a blessing
scarcely dare be told, lest one be .charged with exaggera-
tion,that all these sufferings may be completely and
expeditiously -subdued by Holloway's Ointment and
Pills, which, for the last quarter of a century, have been
found invariably to cure-these maladies„
'SHIPBUILDING ON THE WEAR IN 1859.—SUNDER-
LAND, Wednesday.—The:annual return of vessels built
at this the largest shipbuilding port in the world,
during 1869, has just been completed, and shows, as was
generally. expected, a considerable falling off, even as
compared with 1858, when it was thought the
lowest point had been reached in ship production.
Last year the number of vessels built was 100,
with a total tonnage of 36,184. In 1858 the num-
ber built was 110, with a total tonnage of 42,003.
In 1863, when the Australian gold discoveries had
stimulated the trade to an extraordinary extent the
number of vessels built was 152, representing
an aggregate tonnage of 68,479. The average then
was 454 tons per ship, while last year the average had
decreased to 361 tons. In 1863, London purchased 40
sails ; last year, only 16. As a natural consequence
of this state of things, prices have gone down to a
corresponding extent. In 1853, a ship classed for ten
years, with East Indian outfit, could not, be purchased
for less than £l5 per ton; at the present time, such a
vessel may be had for £l2 per ton. The following table
will show the state of trade during the last seven years :
No. of Total Average
Year. Ships built. Tone. Tons.
1853 ... 152 68,479 454
18.51 ... 151 ... 66,929 443
1855 151 ... 61,159 405
1856 ... 184 ... 63,049 ... 409
1857 143 ... 54,780 ... 383
1858 ... 110 ... 42,003 ... 381
1859 100 ... 36,184 ... 361

The nnmber of vessels building on the Ist inst.,•was 72
(including five iron ships), with an aggregate tonnage
of 27,210. Of these 18 are sold and 64 unsold. On
the same date last year there were 78 vessels building,
with an aggregate tonnage of 32,789, showing a decrease
of six vessels, or 5,579 tons this year,

INDIA. AND CHINA.

. TgE CALCUTTA MAIL. •

The Calcutta mail, which arrived in London
yesterday, brings dates from Calcutta to Decem-
ber 10, and Hong Kong to November 30 :

'LORD CANNING'S PROGRESS.
The Governor-General reached Futtygur on the
12th of November. On the 15th a Durbar was held
for the reception of the .Nawab of Rampoor, and other
chiefs. • On the 26th, his Excellency arrived at Agra;
and .on the 30th there was a Durbar, at which were
present the Maharikjahs of Gwalior and Jeypore, the
Rajahs of Dulwar, .Dholpore, and Kerowlee, aud the
Nawabs of Tonk and Joara. The Maharajah of
Gwalior was rewarded with a magnificent present,
the chief article of which was .a beautiful statuette of
solid silvez, upon a marble pedestal. Lands to the value
of three lakhs of rupees have been added to his territory;
arrears due to the British Government on account of the
assigned districts have been remitted, and , should there
be no lineal heir to the throne, .the adoption of a succes-
sor. will be allowed. To the Jeypore Rajah, in addition
to a Khillut, was given the pergunuah of Rote Kassim,
which was formerly an appanage of the King of Delhi..
The other loyal chiefs received presents of different
value, according to the services they had rendered to
Government during the niutiny and to their respective
ranks.' . • • 4,