Northern Times.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1857-12-22 00:00:00

THE NORTHERN TIMES.---LIVERPOOL, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 22, 1857.

the counsel for the defence went down to Salerno
to examine the documents which have been drawn
up on the subject of the English prisoners, and
since the legitimisation of the atto di accusa have
been placed in the Chancery for general inspection.
The prisoners were also to be formally apprised of
the charges brought against theta, and of the con-
firmation of them by the Grand Criminal Court.
The trial cannot come on until the beginning or
middle of next month.

Vianna advices of Saturday evening state that
the tone of the Bourse is good, and business very
animated. The receipts of the Austrian railways
amount to 66,000 florins more than in the corres-
ponding week of last year.
The Prussian Chamber of Deputies will be opened
on the 12th of Januaiy.

Tara official despatches from the British Gen-
erals in India come to us in driblets, neverthe-
less all that hate hitherto found their way into
the Gazette, bring before us, in the strongest

possible light, the heroism, steadiness and un-
daunted bravery of the English troops now
engaged in subduing the mutinous Sepoys of
Bengal, and inflicting upon them a memorable
chastisement for their atrocious brutalities. The
latest official accounts from Delhi, Oude, and
other quarters, teem with the highest euologies
upon the soldiers and their subaltern :officers,
according to these, their steadiness and bravery
have shown themselves on every field of battle in
which they have been engaged. It is
interesting to glance at these military
despatches ; they furnish facts and de-
tails which were wanting in the newspaper
accounts previously published. The first de-
serving of notice, is that relating to the final
assault and capture of Delhi. The assault, it
seems, was preceded by a fierce and continued
bombardment. This severe struggle told with
most injurious effect upon the British Artillery;
nevertheless, nothing daunted, they pressed
forward against the defensive works of the enemy.
Taking everything into consideration, the
storming of Delhi was a military operation of the
most gigantic character ; so much so, that we
cannot wonder that the native population regard
the capture of their stronghold as a complete
extinguisher of the rebellion, and that General
WILSON'S conquest, completely and effectually
placed the province of Bengal once more in the
hands of the British authorities. But the battle
of Agra was still more magnificent and decisive
than we were at first led to suppose. The des-
patches praise, and greatly, too, Colonel GREAT-
HEAD, for the rapidity and precision with which
he brought his men into action, although just
arrived from a harrassing march of forty-four
miles in twenty-four hours. This battle, accor-
ding to all accounts, merits to be placed side by
side with some of the most brilliant achievements
ever effected by WELLINGTON in his memorable
campaigns in the Peninsular Wars. Hence, all
the Generals under whom he has been employed
have spoken of him in no measured terms.
Nothing has taken place which can warrant any
detraction from the high and well earned fame
bestowed upon him by the authorities in British
India. Nevertheless, we find, for some cause or
other, that he has been cuperceded in the com-
mand of the gallant band who fought the battle
of Agra, by a soldier, with a higher rank, but
we question whether of equal ability. Brigadier
General GRANT, has now the honour of leading
Colonel GREATHEAD'S force to new engagements
and fresh victories. We should like to know what
cause can be assigned for this uncalled for
change. Again, it is painful to observe
how some parties have been attempting
to sully the courage and the honour of Gene-
ral Sir JAMES OUTRAM. Sir WILLIAM NAPIER's
insinuations are cast to the winds, by the
generous and complimentary remarks contained
in General HAVELOCK'S despatch. Who would
insinuate cowardice after that statement must
be animated by anything, but honourable mo-
tives. Indeed General NAPIER'S insinuation is
one of the most forcible illustrations of the
poetic declaration,

"Base envy withers at another's joy,
And hates the excellenos it cannot re xis."

A general, who, having,been wounded during a
long and desperate conflict in the streets, refused
to dismount from his horse, and remained in the
saddle until the gates of Lucknow were opened
amidst the national music of the 93rd Highlanders,
and their gallant comrades in arms. There
is, also, among the late official despatches, one
from Major ENGLISH , respecting the Battle of
Chuttra, fought on the 3rd of October, with the
usual British courage and successful results.
There the 53rd Regiment rushed upon the
numerous enemy who opposed them with

an impetuosity that WAS perfectly marvellous,

and everywhere the mutiniers - were slaughtered

or compelled to fly from the avenging bayonets

and eabres of Britain's gallant defenders.
It must be borne in mind that all these
triumphs, and unparalleled displays of courage

and endurance, have not been obtained withou

.nflicting a very heavy and serious loss to the

British ranks. Any one, who takes the trouble

to calculate the returns of killed and wounded,
will find that from the time the British first took
up their position before Delhi, until the 2-ith of
August, no less than thirty-four officers were
killed, and rather more than that number badly
wounded. We know, too, that during the first

period of the assault the kris was frightful ; in

act, comparingD<lbi with Sebastopol, and the

nature and character of both sieges, we should

say that the former has been more fearful in its
results than the latter. Again, it appears that
the mutineers have been preparing for their

rebellion for some time, and that they have had

foundries at work caeting cannon of large calibre.

Ia some of the battles other munitions of war,

ai well al treasure, were found, which on

examination proved to be of Indian fabrication,
thus clearly showing that some powerful motives
have been in operation to get up the rebellion,
which has cost us so much blood and treasure•
We have, however, no cause to despond, and
we hope that it shall be our pleasing duty,
at an early day, to announce to our
readers that Lucknow is safe, and its noble
defenders in full pursuit of the merciless wretches
who panted for their destruction. That, indeed,
will be welcome tidings, and such as will make
the heart of every man, woman and child, beat
with joy. It will be the crowning capitol of the
military exploits of our brave heroes, who fought,
bled, and conquered. A fit occasion for the
expression of national gratitude to all who went
forth to punish the audacity, treason, and
brutalities, of a horde of miscreants who have
disgraced humanity, and proved themselves
biped devils in human form.

PUBLIC AMUSEMENTS, &c.

THE AMPEITHEATRE.—VISIT OF THE SIAMESE AMEUSSADORS.
The equestrian company under Ibe conduct of Mr.
William Cooke, proprietor and manager of Astley's
Theatre, gave their first performance in the Amphitheatre
last night. There was a well filled house, but not so
crowded a body of spectators es this company will probably
attract together before they have performed many times.
We can speak most favourably-of the company, so far as
one visit can enable us to pronounce. The number of
riders, male and female, is large, as well as of other
performers; the horses are fine animals, in splendid
training, and the general appointments and getting up
elegant, and in gaol keeping. We have not time, at
present, to dwell at any length, upon distinct portions of
the night's exhibition, but the whole impressed us with a
belief that the company are likely to riYabin the estimation
of the public of Liverpool, any which have yet made their
appearance in our town. More daring feats of riding—
m ere graceful displays of agility and skill—more astonishing
tight rape exploits, and. more mirth moving clowns—it
would be difficult to exhibit. We shall take occasion
frequently, hereafter, to-speak more at length ofthe several
displays of training and. accomplishments which are
combined by this company. The opening night was
made especially remarkable by the presence of the Siamese
Ambassadors, accompanied by his Worship the Mayor,
James Holme, Esq. The Ambassadors and the Mayer
arrived at an early hour, and took their places in the
central box of the dress circle, immediately opposite the
orchestra. It need. hardly .he said that no object of
attraction in the house drew more eyes upon it than the
box in which the strangers were seated. Besides the
Ambassadors, his Worship the Mayor, and the aide &amp
in waiting, there were seven or eight of the retinue
present. The Ambassadors and the Mayor sat In front,
the former wearing their peculiar caps, surmounted by a
pointed ornament, not unlike the spike of a Russian
helmet. The whole"company seemed to enjoy the evening's
entertainment highly, and seemed to express their surprise
and gratification very freely to each other. At some of
the grotesque feats of the clowns, several of the Ambassadors'
suite exploded with laughter. The whole performances of
the evening, thus marked by the presence of spectators
little calculated on 'previously, were to all apeearances
completely gratifying to the assemblage present, who were
not slow in exhibiting their approval by vehement and
frequently repeated acclamation,.
THE EROTISM FAMILY.
Two delightful concerts were given yesterday by this
wonderful family of musicians, in the little concert room
of St. George's Hall, but the weather was very unfavour-
able, and the attendance less than such performances should
have attracted. Bertha fully preserves her supremacy as a
first rate violin player, and the little ones are daily
acquiring power. Albin is also coming out successfully
on the violoncello. Mad'lle Antonia presides at the
piano-forte like a lady and an accomplished musician.
The precision with which the co'ncerted pieces are played
is extraordinary, not mile for children, but would be so
in full-grown performers, white the perfection of the
solos by Bertha, and the delicacy of the accom-
paniments by Antonia, are equally remarkable.
One of the most interesting portions of the concerts was
the duet by Mdd'le Cecilie, and Mons. Aloys—the
youngest of these children. They play Mendelssolen's
two-part songs, and other vocal duets in a manner that
is a lesson to singers. Last night they played a duet
composed for them by Bertha. This musical family will
give a concert at the Argyle-rooms, Birkenhead, on
ThursdaY next at eight o'clock in the evening. •We, trust
that they will have so full an attendance as will ensure
them a merry Christmas.
HENGLER'S CIRQUE—APPEARANCE OF MR. WALLETT.
The Cirque for the last week has been fully and fashion.
ably attended, and last evening the- world-renowned
Shakesperian jester, Wallett, appeared again. If there
was no other attraction than this inimitable performer,
it would be enough to draw crowded houses, but when the
admirable nature of the whole performance is taken into
account, we do not wonder set the crowded and enthusiastic
audiences that nightly visit this great temple of equestrian
excellence.

THE SATURDAY' EVENING CONCERTS,
ST. GEORGE'S StALL.
A very successful Vocal Concert was again given, on
Saturday eyeuing, to a tolerably numerous audience, sup-
ported by the old favourite Mr. Henry Phillips, together
with Mrs. Sunderland, Miss Freeman, Mr. Inkersel!, and
Mr. Wood. The programme consisted of a choice selec-
tion of songs, ballads, glees, &c., all of which were
rendered in so satisfactory a manner as to call forth,
daring the evening, several repetitions. Mr. lekersall'e
singing of " Old Towler " was rapturously received, and
in return for the recall sang "Kitty of Coleraine " with a
humour that pleased all, and whieh narrowly escaped
another " tax" upon his powers, Miss Freeman, in the
Old English Belled of the " Beggar Girl," sang with much
feeling and effect. Few young ladies who have appeared
at these concerts have made more friends than Miss Free-
man, and of which she is in every way deserving. Hcr
excellent vocalisation, good voice, pleasing manners,
and the sympathetic meaner of the rendering of all her
songs, bespeak one who is not only anxious to please, but
also willing to take pains to give effect to the author's
words and composer's music. We hope often to see this
lady engaged, certain, as we are, that she will e►er be as
great a favourite in Liverpool as she is every where else
that she has appeared. Mrs. Sunderland the " Yorkshire
Nightingale," has for years been one of the " chosen few"
whom the people of the "good old town" have delighted
to honour, and certainly on Saturday evening they
were no way backward, for upon every occasion
of her appearance she was received wi h a burst of
applause, and i❑ one of her encore songs, " Follow
Thee," she gave it with all the freshness and abandon of
"years gone bye." Mr. If. Phillips, in the old sea song
of the " Arethusa," was as successful as ever, and the
" Groves of Blarney " was given in his usual " blarneying
stile." The other pieces were excellent in their
• effectiveness, particelarlyli Sir Henry Bishop's glee,
" Whom art thou, beam of gilt," than which few things
have pleased us better. Mr. Best, as usual was happy in
the selection of his pieces upon the Grand Organ, " Rode's
celebrated Air and Variations " being given in a beautiful
manner. We should have been glad to have seen the Hall
bettor filled, but trust that the arrangements are such as to
preclude loss to the management.
HER MAJESTY'S TnEtTaa.—Giuglini and Picc alomini
return to their London admirers the week after Christmas
Day. The performances announced are the " Trovatore,"
the " Traviata," and " Lucia."

PRINCE ALBERT'S PRIZE POEM.—The subject of the
poem for which Prince Albert annually gives a gold medal
at Cambridge, will for the coming year he "
A GRAND BATTUE.—The Duke of Cambridge has been
shooting in Suffolk, on the estate of Lord Huntingfiold,
Heveniugham Hall. The party assembled to meet his
Royal Highness included the Earl of Stradbroke, General
Hall, and other gentlemen. The result of five days' sport
is estimated at 1,027 rabbits, 637 hares, 1,577 pheasants,
23 woodcocks, 5 partridges, ani 1 duck, or 3,239 head
iu all.

LEWIS AND COMPANY'S NEW ESTABLISHMENT FOR BOY'S
CLOTHING —Number of boys clothed for the week ending
Saturday, December 19th, 814 ; correspond ng week last
year, 494—increase, 320.

CL9SE OP ALLSOP'S ROYAL WAX-WORK EXIIIIIITON,
LIMB-sraEvr, LIVERPOOL. —Mr. Allsop returns his sincere
thanks for th liberal support he has received in Liverpool,
and hereby informs the public that the final close of his
Crystal Palace, Exhibition will take place after the
Cbris,mas Holidays. Mr. A. respectfully announces to
his friendsand the public generally, that he iagoing to travel
wl,ll his wax-work figures ; therefore, after the close o
his exhibition, which will take place in the middle of
January, 1858, the whole of the splendid Statuary in the
Sculpture Galleries, all the Plate Looking•Gltsses, Glass
Chandeliers; also, timber in galleries, &c., &c., with all
such things that Mr. A. cannot travel with, will be pffered
for Sale.

TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.

PRUSSIA.

BERLIN, MONDAY.

The semi-official journal the Grit, announces
that the Prussian Chambers will be opened on
January 12.

THE PRINCIPALITIES.

CONSTANTINOPLE, DEC. 12.
Tho. Danubian Commission is about to resume
its labours

EGYPT;

The Viceroy of Egypt has authorized the erec•
tion of some Christian Churches.

FRANCE.

PARIS, MONDAY NIGHT.

The Three per Cents closed at 67f. 85e.
The French Government is urging Denmark to
effect au amicable arrangement with the German
Diet.

THE COURT, &c.

WINDSOR CASTLE, SATURDAY, DEO. 19.—Her Majesty
and his Royal Highness the Prince Consort, accompanied
by the Prince of Wales, the Princess Royal, Princess
Alice, and the younger members of the royal family, arrived
at the castle at 25 minutes before six o'clock this evening,
from Osborne, Isle of Wight. A guard of honour, corn-
posed of the Scots Fusilier Guards, was on duty. at the
Windsor station of the ,Great Western Railway, and, with
the band of the regiment, received the Sovereign upon her
arrival with the usual honours. Lady G linsborough,
Lady.in-Waiting, the Hon. Miss Bulteel, the Hon. Major-
General Grey, Captain Du Plat, the Master of the House-
hold, and Mr. Gibbs, were in attendance. The Hon, Miss
Kerr has also arrived as Maid of Honour-in-Waiting.
MARRIAGE4OF THE PRINCESS ROYAL.—It is understood
to be her Majesty's intention to hold a drawing-room -at
St. James's Palace, in the latter end of January, immedi-
ately after the Princess Royal's marriage, at which her
Royal Highness and his Royal Highness, the Prince
Frederick William of Prussia will be present, when her
Majesty, the Prince Consort, and their Royal Highnesses
will -receive congratulations on this happy event. No
presentations will take place on the occasion. The Athen-
mum enumerates the public entertainments commanded
by the Queen in honour of the marriage. There are to be
four in number,—the place, her Majesty's Theatre. The
entertainments will begin with a tragedy, " Macbeth," (a
singular celebration of the royal union), in which Miss
Ellen Faucit and Mr. Phelps, will appear, and at which
her Majesty will be present in State. On the second night,
a comedy will be given—possibly Goldsmith's " She
Stoops to Conquer," (in every way a felicitous selection).
The third entertainment will bo" The Rose of Castille,"
represented by Miss L. Pyne, Mr. Harrison, and Mr. Weiss.
On the fourth night, an Italian opera will be given by
Mr. Lumley's company. The whole series will ha mana-
ged ley Mr. Mitchell.

Tess WEATHER.—Yesterday, the weather than ged
again. The morning was fine, and rather frosty-looking,
but towards noon some rain, with a heavy gale, which
lasted nearly all day, and was accompanied by rain
throughout the afternoon.
TIIK SCHOOLMASTER IN CASTLE-STREET.—In the win-
dow of a bookseller's shop in Castle-street is exhibited
a label, of which the following is a copy :—lllustrated
Children's Books, We have seen the Siamese twins, (and
the Siamese ambassador), the Astic children and Julia
Pastrami, and, we confess, our curiosity is very Eve-like to
look on a couple, or more, Illustrated Children.
THE SIAMESE AMBASSADORS.—Yesterday the above
ambassadors visited several parts of the town, they were
accomnanied by Mr. Charles Turner, Mr. Bold, Mr. Heath,
&c. They visited the new docks at the north end, and
then drove along the whole line of docks, accompanied by
the Mayor and the suite of the Town Council. The cortege
consisted of four carrriages. They then proceeded to
Birkenhead, where they visited Mr. Laird's building yard.
HONESTY REWARDED.—A few days ago, a little girl, the
daughter of Mr. Lambert Fletcher, agent to Mr. Stott,
coal merchant, Granby-row, picked up in London-road,
opposite the end of that street, a letter which had evidently
been trodden under the feet of the passers by ; and the
day being wet, the gum that fastened it had been dissolved,
so that it was open. When examined, it was found to be
addressed to a firm at Walsall, and to contain a cheque
for £lB and a few shillings. Her father, after consulting
with a neighbour, decided to forward the letter to its
aestmation, with its contents, and an explanation of the
circumstances under which it had been found. This was
done, and in due course the receipt of the lottor was
acknowledged, with an intimation that the house would
write to the correspondents at Manchester by whom the
letter and cheque should have been sent to the post-office.
The Manchester firm also sent a letter of acknowledge-
ment. and inclosed in it, as a gratuity to the girl who had
picked up the letter, the munificent sum of sixpence.
BAD HOURS AND WORSE COMPANY.—On Saturday
nigh. the house of a woman, who sells beer at the corner
of Bolton-street, Park, was crowded by persons taking " a
Christmas pot." The police, although they can take a
Christmas pot, as well as any one else—particularly if it is
to be had for nothing, as th-Ar pay will not allow them to
pay for it—don't allow beer-houses the privilege of being
open at " illegal hours," and the time alluded to was far
beyond the witching hour of night. The customers were
rather uproarious, and a knock wzs heard at the outer
door, end immediately a cry of " still they come," was
heard from-all parts of the.citadel: The poor woman of
the house, felt very much like the poor woman who
resided In a shoe,
And had so many children,
- She did'nt know what to de;
for she had so many customers, she did'nt know where to
hide them. However, ladies are seldom at a loss in case
of emergency. 'Mrs. Ford, for instance, showed real femi-
nine excellence of invention, when she stuffed Sir John
Falstaff into a "buck-basket," and the lady of the beer-
howe at the corner of Bolton-street, Park, was equally
felcitions, when she crammed her customers into her bet.
room, to avoid detection. She succeeded, and when the
coast was clear, the people went away rejoicing—some of
them at all events; for, by a strange zoincidence, the gold
watch of the lady, an article worth £2O, disappeired from
the bedroom at the same time the company left. None of
the parties, the gold watch included, have been since
heard of. Bad hours, and worse company.
COLLEGIATE SCHOOL FOR GIRL., ON CHURCH Or ENG-
LAND PRiNCIPLES.---The following is a copy of the report
of the committee of this institution, just:issued :—"Ae this
School has new been in operation for mere than a year,
the Executive Committee feel that they owe it to the
General Committee by whom they were appointed, and to
the kind friends whose liberality so generously provided the
funds for the establishment of the Institution, to publish
a statement of the progress and present position of their
undertaking, and to give an account of their stewardship in
the expenditure of the money entrusted to theta. The
School, it will be remembered, was established with the
view of enabling parents in the Middle Classes to give their
daughters a sound education, combining instruction in the
truths and duties of religion with the most important
branches of really useful seeder knowledge, on moderate
terms. This gratifying result they have the happiness of
thinking that they have accomplished with considerable
success. Thanks to the unremitting pains of the Lady
Superintendent and an able staff of Teachers, the Papils
have made very satisfactory proficiency in all the subjects
specified, as those which would be taught, in the original
Prospectus; and their conduct and deportment, generally
speaking, correspond to the careful attention paid to these
important points. This seems the right place for express-
ing the thanks which are due to the Ladies' Committee
for their valuable co-operation. It will undoubtedly be
cheering to the friends of Middle Class Education based
upon and hallowed by Religion, to know that the Pupils
belong to the various grades of that large class, for Whose
benefit especially the Institntion was founded, and that the
number has gone on progressively increasing since the
School was first opened on October Ist, 1856. In the
opening quarter the numbes were 36 ; in the first quarter
of 1857, 59; in the second ditto, 61 ; in the third ditto, 69;
in the fourth ditto, 72. These numbers, however, although
quite equal to .the expectations of the Committee at this
early stage of their undertaking, will not be sufficient, as
may be seen by the accounts, to make the School self-
suporting : and therefore they must rely on the kind
co-operation of the parents of the pupils to make the
Institution as widely known as possible among their
friends and neighbours. The General Committee decided
not to enter en the undertaking until £lOOO should have
been given or promised by voluntary subscribers. This
condition, it will be seen, has been more than fulfilled ;
and it will be acknowledged by all, that much has been
done at the outset in the way of gratuitous support. The
Executive Committee can say with confidence that, by
means of the fund so liberally contributed, they have
placed an excellent education within the reach of a large
class of parents, and they will not allow themselves to
think that se valuable an Institution will be permitted to
languish for want of adequate support by those who are
most directly and most deeply interested in its sums& "