Northern Times.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1857-07-25 00:00:00

AMUSEMENTS.

Tit e AMPHITHEATRE.—The lengthened engagement of
Messrs. Webster, Wright, and Bedford, necessarily con-
cludes this evening, as these gentlemen are announced to
appear at the Adelphi Theatre on Monday next. It is
long since an engagement so gratifying in every respect to
theatrical audiences, has taken place in Liverpool.
Although, owing to a combination of causes, the house was
not so well filled several nights as might be expected, yet
the talents of the performers was fully appreciated and
enjoyed in Liverpool. We hope the same junction of
melo-dramatic and comic ability may before long visit our
theatre again. On Monday, Mr. Charles Dillon will
commence a brief engagement. He will appear as
Othello, a part in which he obtained a decided success in
London.

ZOOLOGICAL GARDENS.—The beauty of these Gardens
daisy become more inviting, and the several " Gala Days"
already given by the spirited proprietor, have fostered a
desire for more ; therefore we are not surprised at the
announcement for Monday next, when a " Variety of
Entertainments, too numerous to mention," are to take
place, the mere recapitulation of which will be sufficient
to induce the public, on this "special occasion," to give to
themselves a " breathing time." The Gardens will be opened
at an early hour in the afternoon, and the amusements will
be of so varied a character as to suit all tastes. A Grand
Steeple Chase, and several other Races, for which Prizes
are to be given, will cause an interest seldom excited in
the breasts of the admirers of these places of resort ; the
French Hercules will be prepared to match his strength
against any " forty" of the multitude who are expected
to attend ; and Signor Francois and his Pupil will go
through their really clever and astonishing Performances ;
Music will be plentous, in the shape of Double
Military and Quadrille Bands, thus enabling the
lovers of Terpsichore to enjoy the " light fantastic " in
all their glory. Then the Theatre will be opened, and an
Entertainment by the Dramatic Company will add to the
pleasures of the day ; the Cricket Ground, Gymnasium,
Centrifugal Railway, and Old English Sports of every
description, will " lend enchantment" to the scene, all
blending to the happiness of the visitor. Fireworks of
the most gorgeous description, are specially prepared, to
astonish the gaze of all, and the " Grand Coronation of the
Russian Emperor" will be presented in its original
splendour ; and in addition to all this, and the " thousand-
and-one" other innumerable attractions, Captain H. J
Bedy will ascend in the Monstre Cremorne Balloon, Prince
of Wales, than which nothing can possibly be a more en-
tertainicg or instructive sight; and, we understand, several
ladies and gentlemen have already made arrangements
with the proprietor for a visit to the "Airy Regions."
Altogether, we expect this will be one of the most
successful fetes of the season ; all tastes will be gratified ;
and therefore trust the projectors will receive commensurate
support.

ROYAL COLL OSSEUM .—This popular place of entertainment
continues its successful career. The many novelties and
variety of talent so constantly presented to the notice of
its patrons, is full evidence of the desire of the proprietor
to keep pace with the times. Without wishing to be
invidious, we would mention the name of Miss Howell, a
lady who has won for herself the golden opinions of all
who have heard her, not only in England, but in the sister
isle, and also in " land o' brither Scots." The fair
, cautatrice is nighly hailed with rapturous applause by
the frequenters of this elegant establishment. The singing
of Mr. Brennan, who on former occasions made for himself
a host of admirers, is more attractive than ever ; his
characteristic songs are of so inimitable a cast that few can
rival him in his peculiar line, and many of the most popu-
lar and highly valued of our English compositions are
rendered by him nightly, in a style that at once stamps him
as a gentleman possessing vocal talent of no mean order.
All the other artistes connected with the house each re-
ceive their due mead of praise, for exertions in their various
allotted parts. In the musical department all praise is due
to the director, and altogether the amusements are as
plentiful. healthful, recreative, and talented, as any popu-
lar place of the kind can possibly present to the public.
THE LATE THEATRE ROYAL, COVENT-GARDEN.—.Theruins of this magnificent theatre are now fast disappearing;
and last week, in the progress of the removal, an interest-
ing memorial was brought to light. It appears that on
Friday evening the workmen met with the foundation-
stone which was laid by the Prince of Wales nearly nine-
and-forty years since. The account states there is a hole in
the stone in which was found a brass box, and in which
had been deposited several of the current coins of the realm
at the time the stone was deposited. The box was sent to
his Grace the Duke of Bedford, the landlord of the estate,
in consequence of a condition of sale, which was to the
effect that if the box was found it should be given into his
possession. The old, or first, Covent-garden Theatre was
burned to the ground on Sep'. 20, 1808, and twenty
persons were killel in the ruins. Within little more than
three months, on Saturday, Dec. 31, 1808, the first stone
of the new theatre was laid with great ceremony. The
event is thus recorded in the Gentleman's Magazine:—
" The foundation-stone of the new theatre in Covent-
garden, now erecting by Mr. Robert Smirke (now Sir
Robert Smirke), was this day laid by H.R.H. the Prince
of 'Wales, as Grand Master of the Freemasons. The Duke
of Sussex, Earl Moira, and others, attended in the pro-
cession lt attracted a great concourse of people :
a'l the adjacent streets and houses were thronged, and near
a thousand spectators were admitted with tickets, and
accommodated within the inclosed area in a temporary
covered building erected opposite the foundation-stone.
Another building was provided for the Freemasons, and a
marquee for H.R.H. the Prince of Wales. Above seven
hundred workmen belonging to the building stood on
surrounding scaffolds; military detachments guarded the
exterior; and the grenadier company of the Ist Regiment
of Guards was stationed within the ground at the Prince's
entrance. The foundation-stone is at the nertii-east angle
of the building—it is of an oblong shape, weighing nearly
three tons ; it hung suspended over a basement-stone,"
&c. The inscription on the foundation-stone is as follows :
—`• Long live George Prince of Wales." It is stated that
the box will be sent to the Queen, who, on the destruction
of the theatre, so sincerely exhibited her sympathy at the
calamity; at the same time will be expressed a hope that
her Majesty will allow the heir apparent as Prince of
Wales to deposit the same box in the next foundation-stone
of the building.

LIVERPOOL BANKRUPTCY COURT.--111 OUT impression of
yesterday it was incorrectly stated, in re George Ward,
that "Mr. Martin opposed on behalf of the assignees."
THE AMERICAN FRIGATE NIAGARA.—This ship, with
half the Atlantic Telezraph cable, will sail on her mission
in a brief period, but whether Monday or next day is not
yet certain.

Tu WEATFLER,—Yesterday, about three o'clock, there
was a sudden change in the weather, when heavy rain fell
for a considerable time, although the atmosphere continued
heavy and warm.

AOIORICtN I♦lAlLe.—The royal mail steamer Persia sails
this day for New York, with the mails, &c. Letters
received at the Post-office up to nine o'clock in the usual
course, and to ten with fees, with additional fees of is each
at box on landing-stage up to eleven o'clock.
FArAL ACCIDENT.--A boy, named William Barker,
eight years old, the son of a beer-house keeper living in
Kirk(lale-road, was killed, on Thursday evening, in Great
Homer-street, by the wheel of a lorry passing over his
head. Some boys were playing at the vehicle, when it
jolted over and caused the accident.
POLICE PROMOTION.—Mr. Thomas Skermer, late a
police.inspector in this town, has been promoted to the
chief coustableship of the city of Coventry. M. Skermer
was an active and intelligent officer, and Was much
respected by his superiors and the men under 'his command,
and carries with him the esteem cof ell bill comrades,

TELEGRAPHIC NEWS•

By British and Irish Magnetic Telegraph.

AUSTRALIA.

MARSEILLES, JULY 24'

The following despatch from Malta, dated Alll
19, has been received :—The Scamander serer
steamer has just arrived from Alexandria, bringing
172 boxes and six bags of letters from Australis,
New Zealand, Point de Galle, and Aden, Wall
reached Suez, per Simla, on the 12th inst. There
was nothing new at Malta. No arrangement has
yet been made about the sailing of the Australian
mails. The present mails were brought froel
Malta by the French postal steamer. The Austre'
Han mails would be despatchA from Marseilles
for London last night.

FRANCE.

PARIS, FRIDAY NIGHT•

The Three per Cent. Rents show only a slight
fractional change. They are lower, and close at
66f 90c.