Northern Times.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1857-08-24 00:00:00

AMUSEMENTS, &c.

THEATRE ROYAL.—Miss Cushman appears at the
Theatre Royal to-night. This distinguished actress will
appear three times in Liverpool, previous to her depar-
ture for the United States, and as a considerable interval
must elapse before she can be seen again in an English
theatre, this opportunity is fortunate for all in this town
who appreciate Miss Cushman's genius. To-eight Miss
Cushman plays Meg Merrilies—one of her most striking
and original conceptions ; original, because it need
scarcely be said that the actress has not aihered to the
outlines of the character drawn by- the great romancist,
but has created for herself a shape altogether new, com-
bining somethtng of an element almost supernatural and
witch-like, with the characteristics of the gipsey sibyl.
On Wednesday Miss Cushman will appear as Bianca, in
"Fazio," and on Friday as "Ludy Macbeth." Miss
Cushman will be assisted in the latter performance
by Mr. Ryder, of the Princess's Theatre—an actor
possessed of no inconsiderable degree of power in the
delineation of energy and passion.
During the week Mr, David Fisher, the vivaciotr, and
sparkling light comedian, performs every night in this
theatre. Among his numerous representation., Mr.
Fisher will appear as Charles Surface in the "School for
Scandal.

THE AMPHITHEATRE.--Mr. Ryder, of whom we have
spoke above, commences a short engagement at this
theatre, and will appear every evening during the week,
except those evenings on which he is to perform at the
Theatre Royal with Miss Cushman. Mr. Ryder is a
forcible actor, having many of the qualities which ensure
popularity, and is likely to be a favourite at the amphi-
theatre. Miss Edith Heraud will also perform during the
week. This young lady, who bears a name well known in
literature, has won for herself already a promising posi-
tion on the stage. She has many of the most fascinating
characteristics which make a successful actress, and is, in
all probability, about to enjoy a distinguished career.
Miss:Heraud is already known to the audiences of Liver-
pool. To-night “ Othello" will be performed, Mr. Ryder
assuming the part of :Otheilo, and Miss lieraud that of
Desdemona. Oa to-morrow evening an experiment will be
made for the revival of Byron's " Werner," a tragedy
which.was for some time made successful on the stage by
the splendid imperson Won of the hero by Mr. Macready.
The part of Werner will be sustained by Mr. Ryder, and
that:of Ida by Miss Heraud.
ZOOLOGICkL GARDENS.—Our readers will observe that
on this day the proprietors have made arrangements for one
of the most splendid galas of the season, and that in con-
sequence of thousands of visitors to the gardens on the
occasion of the previously balloon ascent, very many of
whom were unable to obtain admission, Captain Beddy
will this afternoon again visit the " airy regions,"
accompanied in his " upper journey" by a denizen of
Africans" located in a parachute beneath the balloon,
which, at an altitude of many hundred feet from terra
firma, he will detach, thus exhibiting to the spectators the
most novel and interesting features of " ariel ascent and
descent." The multidunious other attractions aro of a
most interesting description, and the dramatic company
deserve all praise for their excellent performances in the
theatre attached to the gardens. The fire-works, &e.,
will be of an extra attractive character, so that, altogether
we may venture to predict that this will be chef d'ceuvere,
of the present season.

SIGNOR GlynLim —Mr. Lumley, says the Revue et
Gazette Afusicalf, to release Signor Giuglini from his
engagement at the Theatre Italien Paris, has paid 40,000
francs, the sum which was fixed for breach of contract.

TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.

THE LATEST FROM AMERICA, PER EUROPA•

By Telegraph, via Halifax.

Nzw YORK, Thursday, August 13, p.m.—The steam'
ship Canada's advices from Earope were published here
yesterday morning, and have imparted a firm feeling to
our cotton market. Breadstuff to-day have been delit•
and there is a downward tendency in our Corn Exchange.
The money market is firm, and an active demand pre-
vails. The semi-monthly mail steamer from Californias
via the Isthmus of Panama, arrived hero to-day, bring-
ing about a million and a quarter dollars in gold The
news from California presents no feature of special impor-
ance.
NEW ORLEANS, Auo. 11.—Our cotton market is very
quiet, but nrices are quite firm. The business of the
past three days has been only 650 bales. and the re-
isipts in the same period 230 bales. The stock on hand
here is 21,000 bales, and the total receipts at this port
now fall 239,500 bales short of the same time last year;
Corn dull. White wheat 1 dol 35c. Pork firm. itiv
coffee selling attic to liac. Holders demand an advance'

THE MEDITERRANEAN.

FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.

SOUTHAMPTON, SATURDA!.

The Peninsula and Oriental Company's stealft
ship Indua arrived this morning with the hewer,'
portion of the East India and China mail, 120.
passengers, and on freight 1,438 bales and cases of,
silk, 17 barrels of gum, 23 packages of elephants
teeth, 1 package of pearls, 6 packages of tobacco,
and 260 packages of sundries.
The dates of sailing were—Alexandria, August
7; Malta, 11 ; Gibraltar, 17.

Her Majesty's ships at Alexandria were the'
Desperate, Caradoc, and Tartarus. At Malta, the
Hibernia and Centaur. At Gibraltar, the Vulture
and Ariel. The squadron under Admiral 1400
was at Malaga on the 11th inst.
When off Algiers, the Indus came into contact-
with the steamship Florence Nightingale, and
stove in her bows. As the ship leaked greatly, the'
Indus towed her into port.
On the 13th, the Indus exchanged signals with
the Company's ship Ripon, steering eastward.
On the 10th, off Cape Finisterre, exchange&
signals with the screw steamship Rattler, for
Liverpool. On the 21st passed the company's
steamship Colombo. off Ushant. On the I.otll
passed the Etna off the Rock of Gibraltar, with the
outward Australian mails.

SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.
GIERALTAIL—Arrived, August 6, schooner John and
Mary, 29 days from Liverpool ; schooner Ann 21 day.
from Liverpool. Bth. Steam-ship African, 12 days frog
Odessa, with maize and wool for Liverpool (cleared). 13th•
Steam-ship Minho, 6 days from Liverpool, with ba'e good/
for Corfu (cleared) ; Dutch big Diana (cleared for Liver-
pool):