Northern Times.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1859-06-29 00:00:00

PROGRESS OF THE WAR,

THE still victorious advance of the allied in-
vaders of Austria, only makes the state of Europe
more and more critical. The next great question
is the part which Germany will now play in the
fearful tragedy which Louis NAPOLEON has caused
to be acted, on so ',tremendous a scale, in the doini-
nions of a Power which certainly did not give him
any provocation whatever. Prussia, leading in the
behalf of Germany, sent a communication, it seems,
to the Allied Sovereigns, some days since, on the
subject of their progress towards the German
frontiers. It contained propositions, it appears, that
were both laconic an 1 imperative, warning them
that by a convention with Austria, made with the
consent of the Germanic Confederation, the Mincio
is to be regarded as the term of French and Sardi-
nian advances, and that a step further will involve
the question of peace or war. - The answer was not
long waited for. It came by electric telegraph
" Then let it be WAR."

Now, this is only fulfilling, or proceeding to
fulfil, what we have all along apprehended. Of
course, we can only yet surmise what may be the
next object Louis NAPOLEON willstrive after, in pur-
suance of his ambitious projects. But the very fact
of his being beyond the Mincio, with his armed hosts
elrrying all before them, fully justifies Germany in
now standing boldly and resolutely on the defensive.
The qerimanie Confedcration can now conclusively

demand, "Is ,there not a cause ? " Whatever it
might be before, it were undoubtedly now high time
to be up and doing, if their national safety is to be
secured. Upon her side has devolved, therefore, a
very serious and very onerous responsibility ; and
that she is aware of it, and will act in the spirit of
it, there is every reason to'believe. Her prepara-
tions for action have been proceeding rapidly.
" The mobilsation," says a letter from Berlin, " has
been proceeding rapidly. Every effort is made to
get the men of the landwehr to join their corps
without delay, and the various corps d'armee will
be completely mobilised in a few days, while the
landwehr of the guard will have its full complement
at Berlin and Potsdam by the 3rd of July. This
additional delay has been granted to the guard,-
only because that part of the landwehr is taken,
like the guard itself, from all the provinces 'of the
monarchy. In fact, there exists in every province
skeleton battalions which are only filled up in time
of preparation• for war. Besides, the landwehr of
the guard is considered as the elite of the Prussian
array, being composed of the finest and most power-

ful men, selected from all the provinces, and their
training is perfect. Moreover, the officers of this
part of the landwher are very superior to the others,
for they are exclusively selected from the old
officers of the guard, whilst part of those in the
ordinary landwehr are volunteers who have served
one year only, and whose militray instruction is
therefore less perfect." Such is the character, such
will be the efficiency, of tl

e force with which
Prussia will enter into the conflict. The allies will
thus be met. with a more formidable resistant
they have yet had to encounter ; and we shall
probably see, ere long, what is the effect of it upon
their progress

a than

But, as well as sending forth a hostile force
against the Allies, Prussia is represented as likely
to bring forward a mediation; and even the bases of
her plan of adjustment have been confidently stated.
These bases will, it is said, be as follows:—" Lom-
bardy shall become an independent State : Venetia
shall be governed by an Archduke, and an energetic
application shall be made to France and Austria to
bring about an armistice." This proposition, it is
asserted, was submitted to our Government more
than a week ago, and the Continental journals have
been anxiously enquiring, "Will Lord PALMERSTON,
who refused these bases when proposed by Austria
herself in 1848, accept them now?" It is impossible
to say what Lord PALMERSTON may now do. It is
not only that times have changed, and our states-
men changed with them, but that there is no per-
manent principle pervading the party now in power,
everything being decided upon a system of most un-

accountable and unreliable expediency.
LOUIS NAPOLEON, too, has been spoken of as at
length a negociator for peace. "If victory," it was
said, in a well-informed Continental journal, a few
days since, " should crown the French arms in a
decisive manner, it will not, it is stated, be impossi-
ble that the EMPEROR NAPOLEON may propose an
armistice. Advantage would then be taken of it to
recommend negociations on the following bases :
Lombardy to remain annexed to Piedmont; Venice
and its territory to become free, nearly like the
Hanse Towns, and be restored to its Italian nation-
ality, and the famous quadrangle with all the
Veronais to remain to Austria, in order to protect
the alarmed interests of the Germanic Confederation.'
If there be any authenticity in these rumours, the
siege of Verona or of any of the fortresses of the
quadrangle would not be undertaken, more for
political than strategical reasons, for with the means
of destruction now in use those fortresses could be
readily reduced by the French." Certainly, victory
having again, and most signally, crowned the French
arms, the triumphant Imperial invader could afford
now to negoeiate,—if his object, that is to say, were
only what he professed it to be.

The infection of this dreadful war is spreading in
other directions. One's wonder is that, under all
the circumstances, -Rome and Naples should remain
free from disturbance. But Rome has sent forth
from her portals an armed host that did not go far to
find an object of attack, and to begin to fight on its
own account, since it was denied the opportunity of
fighting for any Imperial or Papal master. As we
have already published, the Swiss regiments which
had just left Rome, attacked the city of Perugia.
Great resistance was made, notwithstanding that the
defenders were few ; but
:after three hours' fight
outside the town the Swiss entered, and the combats
continued for two. hours in the streets. The Swiss
trampled down and killed even women and inoffen-
sive persons. The next day the outrages, arrests,
and firing on the people recommenced, and the city
was placed in a state of siege, from which it had not
been rescued without considerable difficulty, and
further slaughter. So much for the force of example.
And really we cannot see why if the French and
Sardinian regiments are to go forth and fight in
Italy, these Swiss regiments may not go and do
likewise. It -.will be well if the infection does not, at
present, extend to Naples. But the progress of the
war is sure now to produce its offshoots; and we
expect, every day, to hear of Hungary being up in
arms.

"GAMTE" NEW3.—The New Board of Admiralty is
constituted—The Duke of Somerset, First Lord, with Vice-
Admiral Sir Richard Saunders Dundas, Rear-Admiral
Pelham, Captain Charles Eden, Captain Charles Frederick
and Samuel Whitbread, Esq. The elevation of Sir B. Hall
and Mr. Vernon Smith to the Peerage, by the titles already
announced, is gazetted. Edward Francis Maitland, Esq.,
to be Solicitor-General for Scotland.

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THE COURT.

The Queen, accompanied by the Prince of Wales, left
Buckingham Palace at ten minutes past four o'clock on
Monday afternoon, went to Frogmore, and visited the
Duchess of Kent, and returned shortly before seven o'clock.
The Queen travelled to Windsor and returned to town by
special trains on the Great Western Railway.
The Prince Consort, president of the Horticultural Society,
presided at a meeting of the council, at Buckingham Palace.
Prince Arthur went to the Crystal Palace, Sydenham.
The Princess Mary of Cambridge visited the Princess
Alice.

Her Majesty had a dinner party on Monday evening.
Her Majesty, the Prince Consort, and the Royal Family
went into mourning on Monday for a week, for the late
Dowager Grand Duchess of Saxe Weimar, maternal grand-
mother to Prince Frederick William of Prussia. It is
,understood that this mourning will not affect the company
invited to her Majesty's ball on the 29th.
The Duke of Oporto, attended by Lieutenant• General
Vicomte de Campanhaa, Captain Sergio, and M, Sampayo,
arrived at Buckingham Palace, at half-past one o'clock on
Monday afternoon, upon a visit to the zneen. '
Thl report gains strength OA Ireland is to be again

honoured by-a visit from royalty. Saunders says that order
have been issued to have 10,000 troops encamped on the
Curragh for review order, on her Majesty's expected visit to
that country in the month of August next.

Their Highnesses the Princes Nicolas and Eugene Roman-
ofsky, both Dukes of Leuchtenberg, accompanied by Colonel
Rehbinder and a numerous suite, have arrived from Russia.
The princes, who are nephews of the present Emperor
Alexander, were met at the railway terminus and conducted
to the hotel by his Excellency Baron Brunnow.

LOCAL INTELLIGENCE.

CORONATION I/ W.—Yesterday was the 22nd anniver-
sary of the Corofiation of her Majesty the Queen. Flags
were displayed on all the public buildings, and the 'bells of
the parish churches rang out peals of joy. Although
the day was very web, the vessels in the docks and river
also had their bunting out. The war ship "Hastings," in
the river, fired a Royal salute in honour of the day, and
may Her Majesty live to see many returns of this happy
anniversary.

TRINITY CHAPEL, GROVE-STRRET. - This beautiful
chapel, which is now nearly completed, and which forms
such an ornament to Grove-street and its vicinity, will be
formally opened with a service to-morrow. The chapel
belongs to the Wesleyan Methodist body, and is in many
respects one of the most beautiful edifices raised for Divine
worship in Liverpool. After a meeting for intercession and
prayer, there will be sermons preached to-morrow in the
•;aapel by the Rev. John Bowen, and the Rev: F. West.
.

Ifit •CHARLES YouNch—•This talented lady appeared
last night in the Theatre Royal as Constance in the "Love
Chase," Mr. Cowper sustaining the part of Wildrake. Mrs.
Young displayed grace, ease and brilliancy in the part, and
was several times enthusiastically applauded. The burletta
of "Fr% Diayolo " was also performed. To-night the
performances -will be- for the benefit of the Lechmere
Family; and Mrs. Young will appear as lady Teazle in the

iarlv suited for the

display of some of the best qualities of her acting. Mrs,
Toung'& engagement, we may add, draws rapidly to a close

Ma Goiniiv's ARRIVAL IN Cobden's
arrival in Liverpool, by the steamer Indian, was expected
throughout the whole of yesterday, and a number of his
principal supporters from Rochdale came to this town for
the purpose of meeting him, and giving him a cordial
reception. Many prominent Liberals of Liverpool determined
to co-operate in the intention of Mr. Cobden's Rochdale
friends, and to make that gentleman's reception, as nearly as

the time would allow, a public demonstration. As, however,
the steamer had not arrived up to a late hour, it was agreed
that a meeting of Liberals should be held at the Clarendon-
rooms, at eleven o'clock this day, for the purposa of adopting
an address congratulating Mr. Cobden upon his return to a
public and parliamentary career in England, and upon the
triumph which the principles he has identified himself with
have so far achieved. Mr. Cobden, it is expected, will stay
at the Adelphi Hotel, and there probably the address will be
presented. It need hardly be said that, especial importance
is given to this occasion by the fact that a place in the
Ministry awaits the acceptance of the honourable gentleman.
Possibly we may add that many influential Liberals of this
town are of opinion that the advantages which the Liberal
cause would derive from the accession of Mr. Cobden to
office are such as ought to Outweigh any considerations of a
personal nature which might induce him to hesitate in
accepting the important post now offered to him.
_ _

S ELECT VESTRY.-The fortnightly meeting of the Select
Vestry was held at ten o'clock yesterday in the parish
board-room. The Rev. Rector Campbell occupied the
chair, and the other members present were —Messrs. Cropper,
Scott, Owen, Satchel!, Peck, Hand, Denton, Turner, Syred,
Whitby, Williams, Critchley, Smith, Whitty, Melly, and
Luff. Workhouse Committee : The proceedings of the
workhouse committee contained a resolution declaring that
the time had now arrived for carrying out certain alterations
in the reception department. Mr. Cropper, who moved
the confirmation of the proceedings, stated that the cost 'of
the proposed alterations would be, according to Mr. Wylie's
estimate, about £1,650, and the execution of them
would render perfect a very important department of the
workhouse. Mr. Whitty thought the proposed ex-
penditure was an enormous one, to he applied to merely
one department of the house. Mr. Satchel' said, according
to all their experience of alterations, the estimate of £1,650
would be found to increase to over £2,000. Finally, Mr.
Whitty moved as an amendment that the reeommendation
be not confirmed. Mr. Cropper explained that the present
accommodation of the reception _department was exceed-
ingly defective. The proper classification of the inmates
during the period of was not rendered praoticablo,

A division was taken, ;viten the amendment'Was lost by a
large majority, and the original proceedings were con-
firmed: Industrial Schools Committee : The proceedings. of
this committee were confirmed without any. discussion.
Finanea Committee : The proceedings included a
recommendation to appoint Mr. William Williams superin-
tendent collector, in the room of Mr. Ireland, resigned.
The recommendation was confirmed ; and Mr. Charles
Hart, junior, was elected to fill the vacancy as collector
caused by the promotion of- Mr. William Williams. This
concluded the public business.
COUNTY COURT, Yesterday. —Before J. K. Blair, Esq.,
Judge. —lnsolvent Cases.—The following insolvents ap-
peared on their several petitions, and had their cases dis-
posed of as under, viz. :—Fred.erick Merchants, late oil and

Colourtnau in Scotland-road, supported by Mr

Thorn.ley,

was unopposed, and had his final order granted.—Joseph
Walsh, late baker and shopkeeper, Marybone, supported

by Mr. Gray, was unopposed, and had his final order granted.
Edward Meadows, unsupported and unopposed, had his final
order fixed for the 3rd of August.— Edward Waring, late
licensed victualler, Regent-road, suported by Mr: Roby, and
opposed by Mr. Hiine on behalf of W. Waring, brother of
the insolvent. A preliminary objection was raised by Mr.
Hime, on the ground of the insolvent being a trader with

debts exceeding£3oo, and m
to come before this court,
The objection was founded on
tained at the instance of the opposing creditor
against the insolvent, which amounted to £286 4s Bd, and
along with his other debts raised the aggregate of claims to
more than £3OO. Mr. Roby, on behalf of the insolvent,
contended that he had been misled as to the amount of-the
claim included in the judgment, and that an order had been
granted to have the jtidgment set aside, and if that were
successfully followed up, that large amount of debt would

in consequence not entitled
as it had no jurisdiction.
a judgement _ ob-

be swept off.

His Hon-Our said he could only deal with th

case as'it came before him. He had to inquire what was
the. amount of debts owing by the insolvent. These he
found to exceed £3OO, and as to the question of his being
able to get rid of a large portion of these, he could not say
how that might be. Possibly he might get rid of all of
them, but in the meantime he could have no jurisdiction.
The petition was dismissed. John Hayden, unsupported
and unopposed, had his final order granted. - James M.
Philomore, late publican, Copperas-hill, was unopposed and
unsupported. Final order fixed for 3rd August.
CORONER'S INQuEsrs.—Yesterday, the Coroner held the

following inquests : On the body. of a child found in the
Canada Docs, wrapped up in a piece of canvass. It was
shown that the child was born alive, and that, death was the
result of neglect after birth: Verdict accordingly.—On the
body of Thomas Spinner, 39 years of age, a bricklayer's
labourer, who died at .15, Eldon-street. lie was subject to
fits, and was engaged in the building of a chimney at Mr.
Lynch's sugar renery, Ellenborough-street Ten weeks
ago, he fell on a boiler at the above place and burnt his
hands, and never did any good since, but it appeared from
the evidence of Surgeon Earnshaw, of the Northern
Hospital, th:tt deceased had died of disease of the heart,
arising from natural causes. Verdict accordingly —On the
body of William Clarke, a general labourer, 31 years
of age, who lived in 21 Court, Harding-street,

He was very much given to drink, and was very drunk on
Monday night, and was found dead at a brick kiln in
Upper Stanhope-street, at half-past six o'clock' yesterday
morning. It was supposed he was suffocated at the kiln
whilst in a state of intoxication. Verdict accordingly.—
On the body of William Roper, a ropemaker, 52 years of
age. He was said to have been a terrible drunkard. lle lived
in 13 Court, Blucher-street, Edge-hill, and on Sunday
afternoon he got a heavy fall whilst he was drunk,
and died from the effects Verdict accordingly.
The Alledged Murder Case in Crossßall-street : On the body
of Mary Stephenson, whose death was fully reported in our
paper of yesterday, when her husband was brought before
Mr. Mansfield, on a charge of murder. The same evidence
given at the police court, was produced before the coroner,
and Surgeon Brown, who made a post-mortem examination
of the body, stated that the heart, kidneys and liver were
diseased, of a chronic character. She was three months
enceinte, and beiwg in that state, the diseases he saw were not
sufficient to cause death. There was a braise on the left
side of the abdomen, such as a kick would produce. Death
might be produced by a blow or a kick in that part, causing
a shock of the nervous system, without leaving any post-
mortem appearances. The coroner then charged the jury,
who found a verdict of manslaughter against the husband.
GALLANT CAPTURE OF A ROBBER. On Monday
afternoon, about half-past four o'clock, as Thomas
Shirt, coachman to Mrs. Horsfall, a widow lady residing at
Breck7house, Breok-road, was driving the carriage, con-
taining his mistress and another lady, up to the houss,
when fklYnit half up the drive from tme road to the house,

he observed a—
man- standing outside thetreakfast-fti
window, which is about two or three feet from the gold
level. Immediately after he saw a second man jump °ll of
the window, and then both ran away. The coachmunio
course, knew that something was wrong, jumped uff
coach-box, and gave the fellows chase. His sus
were fully confirmed when he saw one of the fellows three,
something away on the grass-plat. Not waiting t 0
what what it was, he continued the chase, and all tuisiii
went jump over the wall at the road in gal;tv
fox-hunting style. Shirt then came up with one °;lioit
men, and grappled with him, when both fell. - The 'et to
was too powerful for the coachman, but the latter stgeding
him, although knocked down twice. Thai robber, fill
that he could not shake off the brave Shirt, called out se
en
name, when a third man came up, rushed at the CO3_cu
and endeavoured to release the man but all to no use;i4
grasp of the coachman was not to be loosened. The 10
man then called out to several people to rescue thi
prisoner, and cried out that he ,was being ill-used by,.
man. The crowd were about -to interfere, when S'ilj
Horafall's gardener and a polic

-ofFicer came up` an,

the prisoner. The other two fellows got=away• .d
prisoner gave the name. of Edward Cavanagh, and sal
was a dock labourer, and twenty-tour years of agei
would appear that the fellows got in through the brew
room window, as the top was left open to allow the 30
the apartment. On searching about the place Why
coachman saw the prisoner fling something from bill
silver inkstand,. and- envelope-box, were found. These ,

the only articles the robber's had time to lay hands 011•
coachman deserves great credit for his bravery, 55 ,
prisoner is nearly double his size, and powerfully 51;
The prisoner was brought before Mr. Mansfield Yes°
at the Police-court, and remanded until au
to look after the other two men, who are known t°
police..
THE COAL TRADE OF BELGIUM.—I am led to sal
words as to the coal trade o:. Belgium, which ig

becoming more imyortant

turday, in

The principal
.c

situated-in three drstriet3, viz.: Hainault,. where the]
82 in full operation and 14 in progress, 96; Narau
Liege 81

total 2

the coal, pumping the water

constant' work i

iven i

year, to
_7.2,571 poi*

emprovc

ad in iq

I&tion,

if whom 60,7

300 day

are me

women, 9,752 boys,
indeed if the laws which are now in force in En
the employment o

ind it would b,

ther persons than men in sna!

should as soon as
Belgium

The quantity and value of

D;boie collieries for 1

Rainault
Namur .

6,441,182

201,804
1,740,916

quantities rain

d were thus d