Northern Times.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1859-11-05 00:00:00

With the sanction and support of
The Right Honourable the EARL of SEFTON, Lord
Lieutenant of the County.
The Right Honourable the EARL of DERBY, K.G., &c.
The Right licknourable the EARL of ELLESMERE.. •
The Right Honourable the LORD STANLEY, M.P.
The Right Honourable M. T. BAINES, M.P.
Mis WORSHIP the MAYOR.
The Honourable ALGERNON EGERTON, M.P.
WM. J. LEGH, Esq., M.P. .
THOS. BERRY HOR.SFALL, Esq., M.P.
J. C. EWART, Esq., M.P.
J. H. WHALLEY, Esq., M.P.
The Rev: ‘UGUSTUS CAMPBELL, Rector of Liverpool.
WILLIAM BROWN, Esq.
EDWARD JAMES, l:sq., Assessor.
JAMES K. BLAIR, Esq., County Court Judge.
J. W. HARDEN, Esq., County Court Judge.
Major-General the Hon. Sir EDW. CUST, K.C.H., D.C.L.
Colonel SMYTHE.
Colonel ROGERS.
Major GREIG.
Captain FAULKNER.
Major CHAMBERS.
Captain THOMAS LITTLEDALE.
Captain THOMAS BOURNE.
Captain MENDS; C. 8., H.M.S. Hastings.
Captain BOUSFIELD, L.V.R.
Captain ADAM GLADSTONE, L.V.R.
Captain. CADEEL,A.V.R.
Captain CHAMBRES, C.V.R.
Captain VINCENT KING, C.V.R.
Captain F. PEMBROKE JONES, C.T.R.
JOSEPH NEED WALKER, Esq.
E. R. G. BRADDYLL, Esq.
J. P. HEYWOOD, Esq.
J. BRAMLEY-MOORE, Esq.
HENRY BLUNDELL HOLLINSHEAD BLUNDELL,
Esq.
JAMES ASPINALL TOBIN, Esq.
GEORGE HOLT, Esq.
THOMAS HAIGH, Esq., Elm Hall.
W. PILKINGTON, Esq:, Tecleston
THEODORE'W. RATHBONE, Esq.
J. T. BOURNE, Esq.
ROBERT DAGLISH, Esq., St. Helens.
M. RIGBY, Es 3., Moss House.
AMBROSE LACE, Esq.
ALFRED CASTELLAIN, Esq.
THOMAS EDWARDS MOSS, Esq.
JAMES LISTER, Esq., Union Bank.
GEORGE M'CORQUODALE, Esq., J.P.
ELIAS ARNAUD, Esq.
HUGH NEILL, Esq.
JAMES LAWRENCE, Esq.
SPENCER JAMES STEERS, Esq., Halewood.
WILLIAM HALL, Esq., Seaforth.
JAMES P. CAMPBELL, Esq.
THOMAS A. BUSHBY, Esq.
And other influential Gentlemen.
BANKERS Messrs. MOSS & CO.
Messrs. ARTHUR HEYWOOD, SONS, & CO.
It is unnecessary to point out the importance of defending,
by all the means at command, the immense property accumu-
lated in Liverpool, and distributed amongst all classes of the
community, to whose commercial operations a feeling of
security is so essential. In order, therefore, to further the
attainment of this object, and to assist in the National 'Volun-
teer Movement, the Liverpool Artillery and Rifle Brigade has
beer. projected ; and it is hoped that the inhabitants generally
will come forward promptly and liberally with their personal
services or pecuniary contributions, so Chat a speedy, success
may be insured.
THE BRIGADE will be Clothed and Equipped from a General
Fund, to be raised by public subscription.
THE UNIFORMS will be such as to combine ease and comfert
with a smart and soldier-like appearance—
ARTILLERY : Government regulation.
ItarLes : Dark green,
—as approved of by the Lord-Lieutenant ; all to be of
one pattern and quality, and to be supplied by the
Contractors to the Brigade.
TOTAL EXPENSE TO VOLUNTEERS.—ARTILLERY ; An
Entrance Fee of Ten Shillings, and a Subscription of One
Shilling per month.
RIFLES : Entrance Fee Twenty Shillings, and a Sub-
scription of One Shilling and Sixpence per month ; but
any volunteer will be at liberty to contribute to the
General Fund such additional sum as he may think
proper.
DRlLL.—There will be only 24 compulsory drills in the year,
but all volunteers will be expected to attend as fre-
quently as possible. The time -will be fixed to suit the
convenience of the majority, and so as not to interfere
with the hours of business.
COMPANIES, STORE-HOUM, AND DRILLING GROLYNDB.--48
soon as a sufficient number of volunteers has been en-
rolled, district arrangements wall be made so as to suit
the convenience and residence of the members.
ENROLMENT.—Forms of application may be obtained from
the Honorary Secretaries.
NOTICE.
It is requested that intending Volunteers who have obtained
Forms of Application for Enrolment, will Return the same to
us, properly filled up, not later than Twelve o'clock on Monday
next.
J. B. COOPER,
R. MARRINER, 1 Hon. Sees'

5, Rumford-strect.