Northern Times.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1857-07-22 00:00:00

AMUSEMENTS, &c.

MR. GORDIN CUMMIN G'S ENTERT AIN ME be Clay-
ton-hall, with the utaprecedentedly attractive entertainment
of Mr. Gordon Cumming., continues to be visited by large
and select audiences. The interesting narrative of the
great hunter, is in itself enough to draw full houses ; but
when the pictorial illustrations, and musical accompani-
ments are added, one almost imagines he is amidst the
exciting scenes of the regions explored by few, if indeed
by any other indomitable individual, beside the man who
shows such vivid scenes of the danger and triumphs of
hunting in the wild wastes of Africa. The trophies about
him, proclaim him what he has done. The brightest
fancy, formed from book reading, can have no idea of the
thrilling incidents related by Mr. Cumming, and to behold
the African hunter's course in all its startling phases,
the lecture and illustrations at the Clayton, gives the
most vivid picture ever presented to the Liverpool public.
THE ROUSIL CONCERTS.—The Brousil Family again
appeared befere the Liverpool public in two concerts, which
they gave yesterday, in the new Concert-room, St.
George's-hall—the first at half-past two p.m., and the
other at eight o'cleck in the evening. From the twofold
attraction which the concerts presented, the distinguished
character of the artistes, and the beauty of Ve room in
which they were to perform, it was expected that they
would be attended by very numerous audiences; and we
have no doubt that this expectation would have been to
the full realised, were it not for the unpropitious character
of the weather. As it was, at the morning concert the
room was more than half fi'led, notwithstanding the heavy
rain which began to pour down some time before the hour
fixed for the commencement of the performances. The
concerts were, on the whole, of a more pretentious character
than those given by the Brousil Family on the occasion of
their first visit to Liverpool, the selections comprising
" Eighth Concerto" (Sphor); " Romance et Inquietude"
(Ernst) • "Fantasia Sestetto," "Lucretia Borgia" (Saha-
ton) ; "rio--Adagio and Finale" (Beethoven); Seitetto
—" The Bird ou the Tree" (Hauser) ; Fantasia—" Norma"
(Alard) • and the never-to-be-too-much_adenired "Came-
ral de 'Valise." The marked improvement which has
taken place in the execution of the younger members of
the family, who, with increasing knowledge and experience,
are acciniiing more confidence, justified this change; but
we would wish to have heard them again in these simple
and exquisite airs with which they first charmed us. Of
Mad'lle Bertha's performance we can only speak in the
terms of praise and admiration, which all who have heard
her have bestowed on it. It lacked, perhaps, the fire of
tivori or Ernst, but in no other quality was it inferior to
the best efforts of either of those disinguished violinists.
The vocal part of the concerts was well-sustained by Miss
T. Jefferys ; and of the performances, as a whole, the
audience frequently testified their approval by the most
hearty applause. The selections at the evening concert
were, with one or two exceptions, those performed in the
morning; and it was equally successful. Before con•
eluding, we may be allowed to express a hope that the
Concert-room, St. George's-hall, will be more frequently
availed of than it has heretofore beer.

THEATRH ROYAL, EDINBURGII—The re-engagement of
Mr. Toole at this theatre has shown the tact and ability
possessed by Mr. and Mrs. Wyndham, as caterers for the
public taste, in the " modern Athens." In this weather of
"melting nights," we fear managers, for the want of proper
discrimination, show a " beggarly account of empty
benches." At this house we have the sort of entertainments
adapted both to our taste and the weather. During the
past week the very excellent and clever burlesque of the
" Winter's Tale," by Mr. W. Brougb, has been produced,
and was put upon the stage with that taste and attention
to the mise en scence, for which Mr. Wyndham
is proverbial, and the whole was supported by the regular
company in a manner worthy of this nursery of genius and
supporter of talent. Toole's ifutolyens, his original cha-
racter, was, beyond doubt, the great and very laughable
feature of the performance. Mr. Toole's acting and
singing, as the impudent, thieving vagabond, are capital ;
and the gravity and earnestness with which he pursues his
roguish calling, striving all the while to persuade himself
and the andience of its respectable and laudable nature, are
such palpable hits at some modern notions of pushing busi-
ness as hardly to require the aid of the song " Robbing
around" to concentrate the satire'and send it home. Miss
Keeley, who acted the part of Florzzel, lent a great attrac-
tion to the piece by her excellent singing. The whistling
duet was exceedingly droll. Miss Nicol, as Bernrione,
also greatly added to the success of the burlesque, and was
vociferously applauded. The statue scene was also very
enjoyable, being at once funny and artistic in a high
degree. Altogether the entertainments are completely
successful, and very creditable to the management and all
concerned.

NORFOLK AND NORWICH TWELFTH TRIENNIAL MUSICAL
FE3TIV‘L.—The Festival Committee have lately engaged
the services of Madlle. Piccolomini and Signor Belletti to
sing at the festival, and an engagement has been offered
to Signor Ginglini. The other vocalists engaged are :
Madame Clara Novello, Madlle. Leonhardi, Madame
Weiss, Mrs. Lockey, Signor Gardoni, Mr. Lockey, and
Mr. Weiss. Mr. Miranda, (well-known and appreciated
by the Liverpool public) we believe, will sing the tenor
parts in Mr. H sward Glover's cantata, " Tam o'Shanter."
The first morning's performance, on Wednesday, the 16th
of September, will comprise Spohr's " Hymn to God,"
Mendelssohn's " Lobgesang," and Mezart's " Requiem ;"
the second Beethoven's" Mount of Olives," and" Haydn's
" Seasons ;" and the third, " The Messiah." The festival
will terminate on Friday evening with a grand fancy dress
ball, the band being conducted by Mr. Weippart. Mr.
Benedict will visit Norwich on Monday, the 3rd of
August, to be present at the rehearsals at St. Andrew's
Hall on that and the following day.

LIVERPOOL TOWN DUES.—John Charley, Esq., having
been summouea to London to give evidence on this
question, before the committee of the House of Commons,
he was requested to express the opinion of the council that
all charges levied on shipping or merchandise, except for
services actually rendered, are injurious, and contrary to
good policy; and that they are in favour of auy measure
that would cause the dues collectel to be expended solely
at the port of collection, for the accommodation of mer-
chandise, and the advantage of ships frequenting the port.
—Report of the Belfast Chamber of Commerce.
WAPPING, OR SOUTH BETHEL SUNDAY SCHOOL, 66,
PARK-LANE EiTABLI:iHED 1838.—The children of this
little scito3l and a few of the parents, to the number of
120, took a half holiday on Monday, by adjournment from
Thursday la,t, the principal race day, upon which day
it is their annual custom to enjoy themselves in the country.
On Monday Eastliam was the spot chosen for recreation—
. • i-iirahlv adapted for such a
a place natnratty _
and with the sports usual upon such oeoasions (among
which the senior portion included tea) a very delightful
afternoon was spent. In particular, the singing of simple
but beautiful melodies reverberating through the trees of
the wood, had a highly attractive effect.
LIST OF CABIN PAS.',ENGERS BY THE CITY OF BAL.
TINIORP.—Mrs. Morley, Mrs. E. A. Murphy, Mr. James
Qorrance, lady and child, Dr. Fletcher, lady, and child,
Mr. Victor Sheripen, lady and child, Captain Ferris, lam Q~
child, and servant, Madame M. Henriques, Mad'rte L.
Henriques, M. George Henriques, Miss Whitta',e;
Mr
G. F. Dolphin, Miss A. M. Dolphin, Mrs. A. ' Mr. George Lyon and lady, Messrs. Jules - ,pence,
Allen, Todd, Peardon, G. M'Kenzie, r bapeirire, Elihu
4' erk theca, Michael Corr, Daniel M,CP ' . ' ,
Leray, F. 0. Dickey, Wallace, ..rty, A. Smith, X. F.
Bowley, Dexter, Sargent, D. f(454e, George Pearson,
van Mrs. Bristamonte
Westerman, A. M. bulb.-
, ,
. Dr. J. de houdeau,
Messrs. Sarroja Noatieras„ 3..
.Treblea,Flarlati, Mrs. C
Sand fore
Messrs. Metcalf,G4' W est, j. Sharp:GQl4Bteto, anct "Ruth el
ford,

AMERICA.

ARRIVAL OF THE CITY OF BALTIMORE.

The screw steamer City of Baltimore, arrived
here yesterday from New York, from whence she
sailed on the 9th inst., and has made the run
under 12 days. She brings 247 passengers, and
£52,000 in specie on freight.
The news is one day later.
From Washington we learn that the American
Minister to Venezuela had notified to the govern-
ment of that country, that he should leave for the
United States within a fortnight, and he had
fixed upon the sth of June as the time when be
would receive the definite answer of that govern-
ment in relation to the Bird Island claim before
be left for Washington, and that if the answer was
not received, he should report in person to his
government that other than diplomatic means
must be resorted to to effect justice.
The funeral of the late Hon. Wm. L. Marcy took
place at Albany on the Bth inst. At three o'clock
every building on State-street and Broadway, for
three miles, was draped in mourning, the black and
white cloth intertwined, presenting a splendid ap-
pearance. Owing to the large arrivals of visitors
from other cities, the funeral ceremonies were not
commenced until three o'clock. At 2 p.m. all the
bells in the city commenced tollin 0., and did not
cease doing so until the close of the ceremonies.
Among the companies that arrived during the day
there were three from Syracuse, three from Schenec-
tady, five from Troy, one from Johnstown, and two
from Baldwinsville. The visiting companies were
received and entertained by the Burgesses Corps.
Stauwix Hall, the American Hotel, the Delevan
House, and Congress Hall, were crowded with dis-
tinguished visitors. At three o'clock the cere-
, monies at the Capitol commenced amid the tolling
of bells and the firing of minute guns. The
venerable Dr. Nott opened the funeral services
with an eloquent prayer. He was followed by
Rev. Dr. Sprague, who read portions of Scripture.
A beautiful discourse was then delivered by the Rev.
Dr. Hague. The exercises closed with a prayer and be-
nediction from the Rev. Dr. Welch. The line formed
at 3i p.m., and proceeded on the march to the
Cemetery, preceded by two platoons of uniformed
police under the command of Chief Morgan. The
procession was most imposing, and took one hour
in passing a given point, and was altogether the
largest ever witnessed in this city. There were
twenty-five bands of music in it. The day was
fine, and everything passed off well.

A terrific fire broke out in New Orleans on the
afternoon of the Bth inst., and was raging when
our last telegraphic account of it was despatched.
It broke out in the commission house of Lush and
Co., and the whole block occupied by Wheeler and
Forstall, as a foundry, by Lush and Co., the Cairo
Mail office, Waldo and Hughes, as a hardware
store, B. W. Adams, grocery, Snapp and Co.,
steamboat agents, and by several other parties,
will be consumed. The rear block on Fulton-
street, is also on fire. There was great difficulty
in getting water for some time after it broke out,
and no progress has yet been made in putting
down the fire. The loss will be immense. Lush and
Co. are insured for 50,000 dollars, but the insur-
ance upon the other offices has not been ascertained
yet.

The steamer Boiling City exploded her boilers,
on the Oshkosh river, on the 3rd instant, and four
persons were killed and several others wounded.
In the New York Common Council, on the
evening of the Bth inst., a discussion took place
respecting the steamer Great Eastern. The dis-
cussion is thus reported in the New York papers :
The resolution of Aid. Clancy, inviting those who have
control of the Great Eastern to make this her first port of
destination, was taken up.. President Clancy having called
Alderman McSpedon to the chair, proceeded to speak
strongly in favour of the invitation. The attempts that
had been made to injure the reputation of the harbour of
New York should be met, and he held that a larger
appropriation than 2,500 dollars should be made for the
sending of a messenger with documents, and to
answer the objections that had been made. The
statements regarding the harbour of New York not being
sufficiently deep. was incorrect, and had been maliciously
made by parties in Norfolk and Portland. Delegates had
been sent from these and other ports, and he thought New
York should not be behind the others. Alderman Tucker
strongly opposed the measure. The sending of a messen-
ger by the Mayor was entirely unnecessary. He had
thought over the subject, and arrived at the conclusion
that no good would result from the passage of the resolu-
tion. If New York was the most desirable harbour, the
Great Eastern would come here ; if not, she would not
even if a thousand messengers were sent.. The idea of
sending a man to the shipping men of London, to inform
them of the depth of water in our harbour, or on our bar,
was rididulous. Alderman Clancy spoke again upon the
subject, and was followed by Alderman Fulmer. Alder-
man Blunt opposed the resolution, for the reason that the
shipping merchants of London knew the capacity of New
York harbour, and he thought the project ridiculous.
Alderman Tucker : There was another objection ; this mis-
sion was too flagrant : it was not the commerce of the
city that was taken into consideration, but a robbery on
the city treasury—anything to expend money. Alderman
Fulmer, to bluff him off, had called him a " negro wor-
shipper." This he denounced. After another debate, the
resolution was put, when eleven voted in the affirmative,
and four in the negative. The paper being lost for want
of a constitutional vote, was then re-considered, and laid
on the table.

The riot which had raged so fiercely in New York
City for the last few days had been at last subdued,
and the city was restored to its ordinary tranquility.
The military, who had been more or less on duty
every night since the Fourth, were no longer held
in readiness for service.
Reliable advices from Fort Randall, state that a
band of Sioux Indians had committed a number of
murders at Spirit Lake, near the head waters, of the
James river. Spirit lake is sixty miles from Fort
Pierre, and it is probable a troop from there will be
sent after them.
COMMERCIAL INTELLIGENCE.
NEW YORK, July 8.
COTTON : The market is firmer, and we quote 14ic to
15e for middling uplands and Orleans, with sales to-day of
1,000 bales.

BREADSTUFF'S : The market to-day showed no change of
moment. Holders are firm at prices which buyers are
unwilling to pay. The high grades have in a measure re-
covered from the depression noted a few days since.
WHEAT was more freely offered, but found ready sale at
fad prices ; sales 15,000 bushels Milwaukie Club, at
1 dol 57c for,prime, and a few cents off for common ; 15,000
bushels Chicago. Spring, at 150 c, and some new Southern
at 2 dole to 2 dols 2c for red, and 2 dols 5c for white.

Coax : There was a fair steady market to-day, with sales
of 30,000 bushels Western mixed.
PROVISIONS : Mess pork to day was firm with sales of
2,000 brls at 22 dole 75c, deliverable at the seller's option
during this month ; 266 brls at 22 dols 75c, check to-day,
and about 200 at 22 dole 75c regular way. The market
at the close manifested a strong tendency to improve. 100
brls extra :thin mess brought 22 dole. Prime pork is
selling in lots at 19 dole 25e. Dressed hogs-500 sold
to-day at an average price of 7 dole 44c. Cut meats are
steady, and shoulders are more inquired after than for
several days past. 100 hhds dry salted sides sold at llic.
Beef—No transactions of moment have taken place, and
prices are nominally unchanged. Lard—The demand for
the trade is small, but holders are stif£ Butter—A good
inquiry for shipment to California exists, bat receipts
being greatly in excess of the demand, prices are barely
sustained. Cheese is quiet.
ASHES : Pots are steady, with sales of 25 brls at 71-c to

ne ; Pearls are easier, with sales of 25 brls Tic to he.
COFFER : A strong, healthy tone pervades the market
sales 400 mats Java, 161 c; 50 bags Maracaibo at 13c
and 10Q Wei Rio at lle to 19e.
DRUGS: We note a sale of 50 tons soda ash at 3c.
IT ors today were quiet but firm, and we have no change
to notice in price, which continues at 0c to 13e for fir-
4
forts to prime.
MOLASSES: 15 hhds Muscovado Molasses sold at r ~,
C.
NAVAL STORES : Spirits of Turpentine—Uudp
,t. -)-,:incore
liberal arrivals prices have drooped ; the sales er
abrace 800
brls, partly in "snipping order, at 48e, kerb,' .
ding several
*hundred to fill up, and at the close about 1 JO brie at 47c.
Rosin-6,000 brls common, to arrive, bre-
ug ht 1 (13105 c for
310 lb ; 300 brls delivered from yard 1 dol 971 c ; and 100
strained 2 dole Sc.ln better grades
we notice sales of 100
brls No 1 at 3 dole 50c for 2801 F
price of 5 dols 75c for 280 lbs, ' Jl, and 500 at an average
o. 3th in yard. Crude Tur-
pentine
oI: : and
sales TarTar
Ih4aov e
and 600 brie Crude '
to 79c.
Rica : Is sellinit bud!: vrar•
Led
rude Sperm on private terms,
IV' nale at 73c ; Linseed quiet at 78c
moderately at 4 dole .Soc to 5 dols 37ic.
per 100 lbs. ..
\ SUGAR :
, , Sal' ~15 115 hhds Muscovado at 98c to 10c, and
50 hhds •‘`..,rto Rico in bond, at 81 to 84c. Annexed are

Stuart's quotations for refined ; Loaf Sugar 14-gc ; Crushed
14,1 c ; Ground 131 c ; Crushed, Circle A, 14c.
SALT : We note sales of three cargoes,
.in all about
30,000 bush, at 22c to 23ic —two of them at the outside
figure.
WALLOW : 50,000 lbs prime were taken for export to
Liverpool at llic free on board, The news per Arabia has
imparted a greater firmness to the market, but there is no
change in price.
FREIGHTS : To Liverpool, a bin of Grain said to be at 3d,
and 500 brls Flour at 9J. To Bremen, Oil at 2c per gallon.
An American barque was taken for Marseilles at 25 dole
for light pipe staves.