Northern Times.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1859-05-12 00:00:00

AUSTRALIA—ARRIVAL OF THE MORNING STAR.—The
clipper ship Morning Star, Captain Allen, arrived here

She made the run in 93 days, and brings
B,6sBr.odnees of gold, valued at t 32,732.
THE DI3TIUCT7I3II.OVMENT SOCIETY.—This useful society,
we understand, is mach in need of funds to relieve the
by the deserving noor.

Of • Fel)rtiary

pressing d

wealthy r

lands upon its
re we need o

rs at,once to render the_necessary aid

A deputation of the Society of Friends, or. Tuesday,
waited upon the Earl of Derby and presented a memorial
- half of peace, which alludes to the difficulties that

from a rapid change in public- opinion, and
expresses a hope that Government will continue its pacific

may arise

FATAL ACCIDENTS.—OII the sth inst. Ccliaia Williams
was hurt by a sack falling on her, which caused a compound
fracture of the leg. She died yesterday in the Southern
Hospital in consequence of the injuries.— Lewis Lewis, a
boy belonging to the ship Resolute, in the Queen's Dock
fell from one'. of the yardsoti the deck, and was killed or
the instant. Inquests will be hg

on the bodies tbi

10,000 persons assembled at Wynn

Ruabon, when a handsome Bible, value £lOO, and a
timepiece. value £lOO, were presented, the first by the

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parishioners, and the second by the tenants, to Sir Watkii
and Lady Wynn; as an. expression of sympathy upon th

The tetimonial

-under, and the
by Lady Wynn.

of their mansion by fire last year.
I)seriptions of is. and

entation was a.p

the screw steamers City of Baltimore; and North: American,
sailed—the former for New York via Queenstown, and the
latter for Quebec and Montreal. They both carried out a
mail, and about 150 passengers each. The Cunard steamer
Asia:, sails for New York, direct, on Saturday next. The
box at the Post-office will close at one o'clock, and finally
it two o'clock, p.m. The receiving hous6 on the Landing
will be open to three o'clock.

OF THE CHANCELLOR OF THE DlOCESE.—Yester-
llor Thorlow, of this diocese; paid his triennial
visit to this town, his mission being to swear-in church war-
dens. A meeting was held at St. Peters's Church, at which
a number of gentlemen connected with the Establishment
were present

day, Chan(

The Chancellor proceeded to deliver his
charge to the churchwardens, which contained a full exposi-
tion of the duties of such officers. After this had been gone
through, the swearing-in of the wardens took place.

To CAPTAIN GRAY, OF THE " GREAT BRITAIN."
Respected Sir,—Allow me thus publicly to tender to you,
to yotir officers and crew and to the passengers by your
good ship, my humble, while heart-felt thanks, for the very
liberal sum of £B6, subscribed by you and them towards my
support, on account of my bereavement during your recent
homeward voyage. My husband (William Swenick, sailor),
having fallen overboard, and drowned, my loss is severe ;
but while I do appreciate you own, your officers and crew,
and your passengers' handsome and generous conduct
properly, I can add no more than accompany my sincere
thanks, with a widow's prayer, that you, and all, may reap
a compensation, not only in this world's prosperity, but in
future bliss.—Your's ever gratefully, Elizabeth Sweenick,
Widow. —Liverpool, 12th May, 1859.
THE SHIPPING INTEREST.—Outward bound merchant

ships are experiencing inconvenience, from the loss of their
crews, at Gravesend, through the attraction of the Govern-
ment bounty. The naval authorities board the shins at

that place, to ascertain 'if any of the men will volunteer.
Iu some instances vessels have been left without a sufficient
number of hands.to proceed. The Times states that agents
of the French Governinent are actively chartering colliers
in the north at about 375. per ton In London it is said

355. per ton is offered for any quantity. The coal is 'to be
delivered in a port Orthe M;diterranean, and in some cases
an indemnity is given against all war risks. Ten steamers,
each of • about 2.000 tons burthen. are. it is said_

likewise wanted for a similar purpose. The recent rise of
freights is ascribed, in Messrs. Henle and' Co.'s circular,
chiefly to a great demand for coals at all the Mediterranean
ports, and a sudden activity in the grain trade.
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Ties AMPHITHEATRE.—There have been but very limited
audiences in this theatre during the week, although Harry
Boleno's excellent company invited popular attention. The
regular Company of this theatre has had, we are glad to
notice, a very valuable addition, in the person of Mr.
Cowper, who has assumed the part of leading tragedian.
Mr, Cowper is by many degrees superior to any performer
who filled that position in the local company for many
years, and gives fair promise of one day holding a leading
rank in his profession. His manner is perhaps somewhat
monotonously declamatory at present, but, so far as we may

judge, he appears possessed of that intelligence and
flexibility which will give him the desire and the power to
control any defect of style common to rising actors. We
have not yet seen enough of Mr. Cowper to speak more in
detail of his performance ; but, from what we have seen,
our opinion has been almost entirely favourable, Miss

he valub an

interest

Page sustains, in no sligh
of the Amphitheatre company
THEATRE ltoYxL.—Notwithstan ding that the unusually
bright and warm weather is decidedly unfavourable to
in-door amusement, Mr. and Mrs. Barney Williams have
succeeded in cramming the pit and galleries, and nearly

filling the boxes, every night Of the present week. No ne;vj
piece has, we believe, been produced; but Mr. and Mrs.
Williams appear to have the faculty of making:.the old as
effective as the new. We canuot help expressing a strong
regret that these very clever performers should so often draw
upon the very dangerous resources of extravagance to make

their talents more popular. Extravagance is not all
downright coarseness and vulgarity are not unfrequently
evident in the acting of Mr. Williams especially. The

and sending them up again ; in exemplifying certain modes
of dispensing with the use of a pocket-handkerchief, and
various other performances of a somewhat similar character,
may unfortunately draw forth a momentary burst

of laughter frOm a portion of every popular
audience ; but any actor who seeks to maintain a lasting
and an honourable position upon the stage, will surely do
well to avoid the laughter which such tricks may create.
Mr. Williams really has a vein of natural humour so rich
and strong that he 'is wholly inexcusable when he endeaVours
to improve it by means so vulgar and unseemly. Mr.
Blake.ey, a recent addition to this company, would also be a
much better actor if he would rely less upon grimaces and
incessant contortions of countenance. Mr. Barfoot, another
new member, is an excellent comic actor, and a very
valuable acquisition to the theatre. Mr. Neville ig a gen-
tlemanly, an intelligent, and an improving performer; and
our old acquaintance, Mrs. Power, needs no new com-
mendation.

IMPORTANT TO STEAM SHIPOWNERS—ECONOMY OF
FUEL.—Experiments of Mr. Rowan's marine steam engine
have been made on a screw steamer of the following size,
fitted with engines of the nominal power of 100 horses :
Gross tonnage, 580 ; and register, 380 ; length, 192 feet ;
breadth, 26 feet 6 inches; depth, 15 feet 9 inches;
capable of carrying 25 days coals, and 650 tons of cargo.
She was tried for 10 hours, and ran at the rate of 91 knots,
_o._
on a consumption of fuel f 230 lbs. per hour, or say, two
tons ten cwt. per 24 hours. Practical men will acknow- THE AUSTRIAN POLICY
ledge that this is less than one-fourth (if not quite one-
fifth), of the consumption on board steamers with the ordi- BERNE, Wednesday.— It is asserted that the A:Is"
nary marine engine. Yesterday, a number of scientific and trians will cross the Ticino. Five hundred Austrlo9
nautical gentlemen inspected a model of the invention, at of the
the rooms of the Mercantile Marine Association. Mr. have occupied Nander, on the frontiers on
Robert Lamont entered into some explanations of the inven- Grisony. Tyrolese chasseurs occupy
tion. The first improvement of Mr. Rowan relates toe
boiler, and consistsr°ll
in
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