Northern Times.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1859-01-04 00:00:00

LOCAL INTELLIGENCE.

Wiirriso.—Mr. and Mrs. Thompson will have their
juvenile and adult classes for writing, as usual, during
the Christmas holidays.—See adv.
ANOTHER FOG.—Yesterday evening, another heavy fog
set in, and was accompanied by a sort of drizzling dew,
very cold. The fog continued all the evening, and, as
usual, much caution had to be taken on the river by the
boats, to avoid accidents.
THE LONDON ART-UNION.—By reference to an adver-
tisement in another page, it will be found that Mr. J. R.
Isaac., of Castle-street, will receive subscriptions up to the
Ist of February next. Frith's picture of "Life at the
Seaside," engraved by Sharpe, will be presented to every
subscriber, in addition to his chance of gaining a prize.
BURIAL BOARD, YESTERDAY.—The Burial Board met
nt ten o'clock, yesterday, in the Parish Board-room.
Mr. J. R Jeffery, vice-president, occupied the chair ; and
the other members present were —the Rev. Rector
Campbell, Messrs. Woodruff, Jackson, C° rbaly,
n 'Thornley, and Bairstow. The board were e gaged in
.discussing questions, relating to the purchase of land,
I:iut nothing of any public interest transpired
CRESCENT CHAPEL LITERARY SOCIETY.—This society
held its usual weekly meeting,l William on Wednesday evening
last, in the School-room, Henry-street, when
Mr. T. Maltman opened a debate on "Parliamentary
Reform." Messrs. J. Baxter, Josiah Smith, C. Hughes,
W. Mosley, R. Birkett, and J. Labouchere addressed the
meeting in favour of an establishment of the Reform
Bill of John Bright.

SHIPS CARRYING LETTERS, TO SAIL FROM LIVERPOOL
THIs MONTIL—For Melbourne, the Lightning, on the
Sth ; the Rowena, on the 15th ; the Prince of the Seas,
on the 20th. For Sydney, the Sapphire, on the 7th.
For Malta, Constantinople, Syra, and Smyrna, the
Palestine (steamer), on the sth. For New York, the
City of Washington (steamer), on the sth ; and the Kan-
aroo (steamer), on the 19th. For Lisbon, the Frankfort
(steamer), on the Gth.

CORONER'S COURT.—The Coroner held the. following
inquests :—On the body of Roderick James, 82 years of
age. He fell into a cellar, and died of the injuries he
✓eceived. Verdict, " Accidentally killed." On the body
of Thomas Long, 49 years of age, a cotton porter, in the
•employment of Mr. Postlewaite, of Exchange Chambers.
On-the 16th December, he was at a warehouse in Vulcan-
street, and whilst going up a pile of cotton, assisted only
by a cotton hook, he fell back and received such injuries
that he died in the Northern Hospital. Verdict, " Acci-
dental death," but the jury said that in cotton ware-
houses ladders should be provided, so that men would
not have to climb up in the way described. Mr. Postle-
waite did everything for the poor fellow and his wife.
The latter has been left with some four or five children,
and is near her confinement at present.
EYE AND EAR INFIRMARY, 126, top of. Mount
—Monthly Report.—Eye Department : New
idreitted in the month ending December 31,
iatients prescribed for, and who have received
11 assistance, 1,298. Ear Department : New
s admitted in the month ending December 31,
2atients prescribed for, and who- have received sur-
N• • cal assistance, 490. Consulting Surgeon : Hugh
eill, Esq. Surgeons : John Poole, Esq., Dr. Ribbed
Taylor, and Dr. Nevins. Assistant-Surgeon : Thomas
Bickerton, Esq. Treasurer : J. G. Livingston, Esq.
WATERLOO COMMISSIONERS.—The monthly meeting of
this board was held last evening, at the Public Offices,
Waterloo. Mr. James Smith presided; and the other
members present, were—Messrs. Thomas Ridley, W. H.
Jones, H. Kilshaw, and J. Schofield, The sewerage
committee recommended the dismissal of Mr. Hanby, oue
of the inspectors, for drunkenness ; and the reduction of
-the wages of Smitton, the other inspector, from 38s to
.30s per week. The latter recommendation was referred
back for further consideration; the former was confirmed.
The board then proceeded to examine vouchers and sign
cheques.

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THE POLYTECHNIC SOCIETY.—The annual meeting of
this society was held last evening, Mr. M. Scott, the
president, in the chair. The following gentlemen were
elected members of the society :—Mr. Gray, 9, Duke-
street, Mr. H. R. Wignall, Lord-street, and Mr. William G.
Ramsden. The retiring council, in compliance with the
resolution of the society, recommended that the following
members be elected as officers and council for the ensuing
session, and they were unanimously elected :—President,
Mr. 111. Scott; vice-presidents, Mr. Alderman Bennett, Mr.
William Milner; treasurer, Mr. F. Horner ; secretary'
Mr. C. F. Salt ; council, Messrs. Abraham, T. It
Arnott, Joseph Boult, G.F. Chantrell, Henry Dawson,
J. Grantham, H. P. Horner, J. Newlands, Joseph Sid-
deley, R. Whinerey. A letter was read from Mr. P. N.
Foster, secretary of the Society of Arts, London, ad-
dressed to Mr. Chantrell, requesting the co-operation of
the Polytechnic Society, and any observations, as to the
nents of carrying out an exhibition in 1861, and
means of representini, the industry of this lo-
cality at such exhibition. As the communication had
not been forwarded direct to the secretary, it was de-
cided not to take any action in the matter, until their
council were specially addressed on the subject. Mr.
Scott then proceeded to read the paper of the evening,
which was entitled " Variable Expansion Gear." •

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MONS. JULLIEN'S FAREWELL CONCERT AT THE PHIL-
HARMONIC HALL.—Herr Wienawski, the celebrated
violin player, made his appearance at Mons. Jullien's
farewell concert last night. He is slender, and careless,
or extra earful, in his dress, to revive the idea of
Paganini. If we give him the credit of being au equal
execntant with that wonder of violinists, he and his
friends will probably be contented, and to that extent we
can conscientiously go. The "Carnival de Venise" was
his most effective performance, and called for again, but
in vain. He came forward and bowed, but would not
play a second time. The " Kiss Polka" was consequntly
played amidst a storm of disapprobation, and be-
came more entitled to be called the Hiss _Polka. Madame
Anna Bishop was in good voice, and brilliant execution.
For the display of these qualities, she sang " Gratias
.agimus," by Guglieimi ; and in the second part, she' sang
a song by Parken, " Oh! come again to-morrow ; "
the words from Dickens' " Old Curiosity Shop,"
With so much effect, that she was encored, and
replaced it with " Home sweet Home," which
she rendered in a very perfect manner, and was
almost encored again. The rest of the concert was not
such as to require any particular notice, either for its
novelty or excellence, as regards performance. The
galleries were crowded, the boxes filled, but the stalls
•
nearly half empty.

FRIGHTFUL D BAT II AT THE CHESTER RAILWAY
STATION. —On Thursday evening, Mr. James Thomson,
proprietor of a coal-mine at Pen-y-bent, Mold, was
killed, in a shocking manner, at the Chester Railway-
station. For some time past• he had indulged freely in
:spirit drinking, and during Tuesday he frequently partook
of drink. Between four and five o'clock in the afternoon,
he went to the station, and entered the refreshment-room,
where had some soup. He then fell asleep, and at twenty
minutes past five o'clock Stacey, the guard, awoke him,
that he might be in time for the 5.30 train. They walked
together down the platform, but Thomson said he had no
ticket, and he turned back, from which time Stacey saw
no more of him. The Mold train left, and nothing more
was heard of Thomson until a quarter before six o'clock,
when a Holyhead train was drawing up to the platform.
The train was moving at less than a mile an hour, and
Jones, a pointsman, heard some one cry out that a man
was under the engine. The engine was stopped, when a
man was found under the fire-box, his legs being across
the rails, and his body, with the face downwards, being
firmly fixed between the fire-box and the ground. The
carriages and tender were unshackled as soon as possible,
and screw-jacks were brought, by which the engine was
lifted some inches, so as to allow the body to be drawn
Out. For several minutes the poor fellow was alive, and
groaned, but he died before he was extracted, that opera-
tion occupying half an hour. The deceased proved to be
11r. Thomson. An inquest on the body was held on
Friday, when a verdict of "Accidental death" was re-
turned. - Chester Chronicle.

TILE FESTIVAL OF SCOTTISH MUSIC.—The first of
this series of entertainments took place in St. George's
Hall last evening, and, considering that there were other
great musical attractions in the town, there was a very
fair attendance *of the pnblic. At the commencement of
the entertainment the two celebrated pipers appeared on
the organ loft, and played a most stirring piece of music,
which was greeted by a round of applause, and evidently
gare"the greatest delight to the audience. The baud of
violinists followed, and performed a selection of Scottish
airs with great taste and precision, and drew down a most
hearty welcome,_ and then followed " The Highland
fling," by Mr. Notman, who not only received a most
enthusiastic reception, but was encored, and, upon retiring,
was most warmly applauded. The Scotch reels of the
dancers was also encored, as was the "Sword. Dance."
Indeed, we may state that the audience was perfectly
delighted with the entertainment ; and, from the en-
thusiasm that was evinced by a large number of those
present, it was evident that they almost fancied
themselves in their native hills, enjoying the
their own national music and rural festive scenes. Mrs.
George Keef sang " Bonnie Dundee," and Miss
Esther Jacob's followed with several pleasing and
popular songs, which were, as they deserved to be, well
received. The entertainment —a most agreeable one
concluded with the National Anthem, given with
great effect. The second entertainment will take
place on Wednesday morning, and the third on

tilt, evening of the same day, at which the Worshipful the
Mayor, and a distinguished party, are expected to be
present. All we can say is—let those who love the
national music of Scotland visit the present entertain-
ments, and they will find a great treat in store for them.

SOIREE AT THE PARKTLAIs; STATION. Last evening,
a soiree was held at the Park-lane Station, the object
being for the benefit of the sick club connected
with the out-door staff of workmen. H. S.
Fricker, Esq., presided. The room was very
tastefully decorated with flowers, evergreens, and mottoes.
About 500 sat down to tea. Tea being over, the chairman
proceeded to address the meeting, remarking that they had
met there for two objects, first, to introduce a permanent
good feeling amongst the workmen at the several stations
on the Loudon and North Western Railway at Liverpool;
the next was for the benefit of the sick-club connected
with the yard. He felt exceedingly honoured at being
called upon to take the chair on the present occasion. He
could have wished their Manager to have presided, but
he was unavoidably absent in London. Every one under-
stood the propriety of the club, and, therefore, he
would not say anything upon that head. He called
upon Mr. Cruice, the treasurer, who read the
report ; from which it appeared that the club was in
a very flourishing condition, £2l is. being in hand, after
all expenses had been paid. The Chairman then called
upon Mr. Tansley, who gave a variation on the bells,
which he did in first class style. Mr. George Aker,
chief clerk at the Waterloo Station, next addressed the
meeting, observing that he felt great embarrassment in
addressing such au assembly ; but at the same time he
felt great gratification and pleasure at having the appor-
tnnity of renewing his acquaintance after a separation of
some years. He remarked that the room was very
tastefully decorated, and reflected great credit
upon those who had taken part in it. He hoped he
would never attend a meeting of that description without
seeing a sprinkling of the female community amongst
them, for he thought they had as much right to enjoy
those privileges as the men themselves had. He was
happy to see such a unity of feeling amongst the men
from the various stations, that party feeling had been
done away with, and that Liverpool now looked as it
did in the time of yore. (Hear, hear.) He regretted
that the manager was unable to be present, because he
would have met with a very hearty welc ,me, and they all
believed him to be the " right man in the right place."
He concluded, amidst applause, by hoping that they would
meet again hest year, under circumstances as favourable
as the present. Several songs were given, the parties
being accomnanied on the piano-forte by Mr. G. Holden.
Mr. coruice addressed the meeting at some length, with
reference to the object they had in view, during which he
was frequently applauded. Other songs and recitations
having been given, dancing. commenced about eleyen
o'clock, which was kept up with great spirit for several
hours, when the meeting terminated.

SHOCKING SUICIDE OF A DRUGGIST, IN
FOX-STREET.

John Elliott, a druggist, residing at 38, Fox-street,
took prussic acid on Saturday night, and died in about a
quarter of an hour afterwards. He was twenty-three
years old. The following evidence was given at the
Inquest, which was held yesterday :—Ann Elliott said :
I have been housekeeper to my brother, John Elliott,
who kept a druggist's shop at 38, Fox-street, for the last
three months. On Saturday night the deceased and I
were in the shop together. There was no other person
in the house. About eleven o'clock he left the shop in a
very hurried manner, and went up stairs. A customer
came in, and I called the deceased. He said, "I am
coming." In two or three minutes I called again,
but got no answer. I heard very heavy breathing
in his bed room, and I called on the woman who
occupies the front room up-stairs, and we went
to the room and found the deceased lying across
the bed. I thought he was in a fit, as I had seen my
father on one occasion. I ran away for Mr. Flynn, the
surgeon, but the deceased died almost as soon as he came
in. The doctor said he found a bottle of prussic acid in
the pocket of the deceased. His life is insured for
£3OO. John James Flynn says : lam a surgeon. I was
called to the deceased and found him dying ; he only
lived a minute or so. I found a two
ounce phial, con-
taining about an ounce. of prussic acid in the waistcoat of
the deceased. The cause of death was poisoning by
prussic acid. Verdict, " Temporary insanity."

ELECTION OF THE PER3LLNENT MERSEY

DOCK BOARD

The polling for the election of the members of the new
permanent Dock Board opened at the dock offices, at
nine o'clock yesterday. A polling place was also opened in
Birkenhead, for the convenience of any who desired to
record their votes there ; but we believe all the votes
given for the day were taken on this side. A great deal
of interest and even excitement prevailed, and the dock
offices were crowded throughout the day. Charles Turner,
Esq., the chairman of the late Board, presided as return-
ing officer. The poll, according to the act, was kept
open from 9 until 4 o'clock, power to adjourn it being
only given in case of a riot. The following gentlemen
were the candidates duly proposed and seconded :

.....- .. _ .. . .
Thomas Darnley Anderson, West Dingle, Dingle-lane, Toxteth-

park, merchant.
Samuel James Arnold, Sandfield-park, West Derby, broker.
William Barber, Poulton Hall, Cheshire, gentleman.
William Blain, Grove-4)ark, Lodge-lane, Toxteth-park, merchant.
Francis Boult, Claughton, Cheshire, merchant.
Ralph Brocklebank, Annesley, Aigburth, merchant.
Eyre Evans, Shaw-street, Liverpool, merchant.
John Farnworth, Much Woolton, near Liverpool, timber broker.
Thomas Brittain Furwood, Fairfield, West Derby, merchant.
Samuel Robert Graves, the Grange, Cow-lane, Wavertree, mer-

chant and shipowner.
Charles Holland, Liscard-vale, Cheshire, merchant.
James.Holme, Mount-pleasant, Liverpool, gentleman.
Thomas Dyson Hornby, Druid's Cross, Little Woolton, merchant.
Joseph Hubback, AsWield-road, Aigburth, merchant.
Robert Hutchison, Canning-street, Liverpool, merchant.
William Inman, Harefield House, near Upton, Cheshire, steam-
ship agent.
William Langton, Abereromby-square, Liverpool, merchant.
John Hilton Lockett, Shaw-street, Everton, merchant.
Charles Maclver, Abercromby-square, Liverpool, steam-ship
owner.
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Samuel Martin, Belmont-grove, West Derby, insurance broker.
Joseph Mondel, Church-road, Seaforth, shipowner.
William Miles Moss, Ashfield, Walton Breck, merchant.
Robert Andrew Macfie, Ashfield, near Neston, sugar refiner.
Robert Rankin, Bromborough Hall, Bromborough, Cheshire,
merchant. . 1162=
Thomas Robinson, Sandfield House. Bootle, merchant.
John Kirby Rounthwaite, Hnskisson-street, Liverpool, steam-
packet agent.
Halsall Segar, the younger, Claughton-park, Claughton, Che-

shire, corn merchant.
Francis Shand, Fairfield Hall, West Derby, merchant.
James Smith, Barkeley House, Seaforth, shipowner.
John Abraham Tinne, Aigburth, gentleman.
James Aspinall Tobin, Eastham, Cheshire, merchant. .
Charles Turner, Dingle Head, Toxteth-park, merchant.
The name of Mr. Macfie was withdrawn immediately
after the opening of the poll, eleven votes having been
recorded for him.
The following is the votinc, at the hour named below :
Two Three Four

o'clock. o'clock. o'clock,
Thomas Darnley Anderson 4OB 503 661
Samuel James Arnold
William Barber
William Blain
Francis Boult
Ralph Brocklebank
Eyre Evans
John Farnworth
Thomas Brittain Forwood . ..` 298 362 448
Samuel Robert Graves 427 522 - 685
Charles Holland
James Holme
Thomas Dyson Hornby
Joseph Hubback
Robert Hutchison,
William Inman, 422 517 668
William Langton,
John Lockett,
R. A. McFie,
Charles Maver,
Samuel. Martin,
Joseph Mondel,
William Miles Moss,
Robert Rankin,
Thomas Robinson,
John Kirby Rounthwaite,
Hallsall Segar, the younger,
Francis Shand,
James Smith,
J. A. Tinne,
James Aspinall Tobin, 428 522 677
Charles Turner,

At four o'clock the poll was closed, and, after some -
delay in making up the books, the doors were again
opened, and a crowd of anxious listeners poured into the
room. The Chairman read over the list of names and of
votes last-mentioned, which he declared to be the official
return. The only demonstration of any kind made was
at the reading of the names of Mr. John Lockett and
Mr. Forwood, each of which was followed by a burst of
applause.
The Chairman then declared that the following gentle-
men, being the twenty-four highest on the list, were duly
elected as members of the Board :—Messrs. Charles
Turner Ralph Brocklebank, S. R. Graves Joseph Hub-
back,J. A. Tobin, Robert Rankin, Will iam Inman,
Thomas D. Anderson Joseph Mondell, James Smith,
Francis Shand, John iarnworth, S. J. Arnold, H. Segar,
Eyre Evans, Robert Hutchison, William Langton,
James Holme, J. K. Rounthwaite, Charles Wive; John
Lockett, William Miles Moss, Francis Boult, and Thomas
Brittain Forwood.
eeenammeesmbtehres Balotoagrdet,hewrh, iwchill
aNt.oe
Government nominees, three of whoml n additiono
foffour ttwenty-eightociotliv
those
eist

belonged to the former Board, Messrs. Bushell, Laird, and
Bold; and the fourth of whom is the recent appointment,
Mr. Harold Littledale.
Mr. James Smith, one of the newly elected members,
said they ought not to separate without proposing a vote
of thanks to the-chairman. (Hear, hear.) He had had
a very arduous duty, which had compelled him to sit
there all the day ; and every one must feel that they
were under great obligations to him for his presence.
Under ' his presidency the election had been conducted
with great good humour, and without an angry word.
(Hear, hear.) The chairman had presided in the most
efficient way, and they, therefore, ought not to separate
without passing a vote of thanks to him. (Cheers.)
The Chairman : Gentlemen, I can only say that I am
very much obliged to you for the vote of thanks which
you have been good enough to pass to me, and lam
equally obliged to you for the
.good humour with which
you, have gone through the business-of the day. I have no
doubt that every one of you is actuated by a sincere desire
to elect those gentlemen whom you think qualified to
serve the town to the best advantage, and I am
quite sure that the gentlemen whom you have elected,
will to the best of their ability do justice to the trade of
this great port. (Cheers.)
The proceedings then terminated.