Northern Times.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1857-10-16 00:00:00

Nicholson gave a full history of the Ballot question in
Victoria, and quoted the accounts from the local papers of
its perfectly successful operathin in all the electoral dis-
tricts, urban, rural, and mining. Tne reports inform us
that many of Mr. Nicholson's remarks at the meetings
were received with loud and prolonged cheering, and on
one occasion the cheers lasted for several minutes after
Mr. Nicholson had resumed his seat. At the Manchester
meeting, after Mr. Nicholson's address, Mr. Archibald
Prentice moved the following resolution:—' That this meet-
ing having heard an explanation of the object of the Ballot
Society, and an account of the success of the working of the
Ballot in the colony of Victoria, desire to express its convic-
tion of the benefits to be derived from the adoption of the
ballot, in this country, and pledges itself to support the
movements of the society to the utmost of their power.'
At the Bristol meeting a vote of thanks to Mr. Nicholson
was carried unanimously, and Mr. Castle, the gentleman
who moved the first resolution, said that though he had
been connected with the liberal party, it was the first time
he appeared as an advocate for the ballot. He had stood
aloof on that question from certain misgivings in his own
mind as to the successful working of that measure, but
these impressions had altogether been removed by the
evidence of its beneficial working in Victoria. The press
had also welcomed Mr. Nicholson. The Examiner, of
April ISth, has an admirable article, giving a resume of
Mr. Nicholson's speeches ; and numerous other influential
organs had directed attention to the subject. The
Carlisle Journal, of April 24th, mentions that Mr.
Nicholson, accompanied by General Perronet Thompson,
was to address a public meeting there in the following
week ; and in making the announcement, gives a
strong illustration of the necessity of the ballot for
the protection of the people. It appears that the
Marquis of Waterford is now an amiable, benevolent man,
and an excellent landlord. To this illustrious peer, a
portion of his tenantry had addressed a petition, praying
that they might be allowed to record their votes at the
ensuing election, according to the dictates of their con-
sciences.' A Mr. Beresford acknowledged the receipt of
the petition, and by direction of his lordship said he
would wish them tcs vote for Mr. Clark and Is'ir H. Bruce
at the ensuing election.' All honour, say we, to the
hospitable and great hearted men who in such a friendly
manner acknowledge the progress in reform made by their
brethren at the antipodes, who cordially receive the lesson
we have given them, and who scorn not to be guided by
our example. All honour to them, we may safely add,
say the colonists of Victoria, for the kindness they have
shown to one of the best of our citizens, who, we are
happy to learn, has, in spite of many temptations, decided
to return to his adopted land—the worthy William
Nicholson."

THE EPIDEMIC IN LP31311‘.--A correspendmt writing
from Lisboa under date of the Sth lest., says :—Toe fever
is unfortunately still devastating the business part of the
city, and trade is almost paralysed— so much so that the
receipts of the Custom-house, which are usually 2,000/.
or more, are now only some 200/. per diem. All Lisbon
is flying into the suburbs and into the country; the
principal warehouses are closed, and the opera-house
and the theatres are almost deserted. Many of the
English community have fallen victims to the fever, which
e.ppears to be of a most virulent kind, and to set all
medical skill at defiance. Prayers are publielr said every
afternoon in the principal parish churches, but unfortu-
nately I cannot yet record the decline of the malady.
Many of the cases are attended with black vomit, and the
disease is designated by the faculty as very difficult
of treatment. The sanitary authorities are now directing
all their energies to cleansing the sewers and other
deposits of the city. The Custom-house is being cleaned
out, and all kinds of filth are being brought to the
light of day and removed. I believe that in the ware-
house No. 1, the windows, which, by direction
of the Marquis of Pemba!, were made open to the
ground, were blocked up in 1832, and the store has
since remained in darkness and abomination. S;me old
casks of rotton perk and bacon had leaked during the
course of years upon the fl or, and I believe buckets had
to be put into requisition to cleanse the place. Now,
however, whilst Lisbon is in such a fearful state, the
health authorities still persist in maintaining their quaran-
tine absurdities in all their plenitude. As an instance how
the sanitary regulations are conducted at this calamitous
time, I el ill mention that of the English vessel, New
Harriet, whose master having died on shore of yellow
fever contracted in Lisbon, the vessel was actually
sent down to the quarantine ground, and having remained
there a week, and not being able to obtain pratiquet
although the crew were, and had all along been, in perfect
health, she sailed under quarartine. The most ridiculous
part, however, is, that the workmen and pilot who went on
beard from the city were ordered to the Lazarrtto by the
health board, there to be duly purified, and afterwards to
return to the city, where the epidemic is now raging. The
farce of folly can no further go.

TIER MAJESTY'S VISIT TO THE EARL OF

ABERDEEN.

ABZ RDZEN, Wednesday Night. —The Queen left Bal-
moral this morning at half-past eight o'clock to visit the
Earl of Aberdeen at Haddo House. Her Majesty tra-
velled by Deeside to Balliver, and thence across the
country by Tarland and Inverury, arriving at Haddo
House at twen'y minutes past four o'clock. The Queen
on passing through the royal arch at the boundary of the
park avenues was received by the Hon. Colonel Alex-
ander Gordon and 50) of the Earl of Aberdeen tenantry
on horseback, and drove up the large avenue amid the
cheers of several thousand people who were on the banks.
The tenantry presented an address to the Queen. Lord
Aberdeen received her Majesty at the landing ttich was,
beautifully decorated, and conducted her to the balcony on
the staircase whence she acknowledged the salutations of
the people, while the horsemen defiled before the house.
Lord and Lady Haddo, the Marquis of Abercorn, the
Hon. Colonel Gordon, and Sir George Grey were present.
The weather was very fine. Bonfires were kindled in all
parts of the estate. To-morrow morning the giebn
le eves Haddo House with the Prince Consort and the two
Princesses at eleven o'clock. All the tenantry are to
escort her Majesty to the boundary of 'the estate. The
royal cortege will arrive in Aberdeen at one o'clock, and
leave by the Scottish North Eastern Rail Nay for Edinburgh
at 1.4.5,

Mg. BARNEY WlLLtards's BENEFIT.—P'e parting b-)nefit
of thi: most favorite performer takes place to-night, and
is the last appearance but one of the comic pair who have
delighted our Liverpool audiences for some weeks back.
A peculiarly attractive list of enteria'nments is announced,
in which " The White Horse of the Peppers" and the
" Fairy Circle" are included. The engagement of Mr.
and Mrs. Williams positively concludes on t-:aturday
night.

IRON SHIPS AND SAXBY'S SPIIEROGRAPH.—After a very
patient investigation of Mr. Saxby's method of correcting
the compass of an iron ship or steamrr, the Trini'y Board,
on Tuesday last, determined on the sper-graph being
supplied to all vessels of the corporation, and directed a
full sand complete set (including the parts for Lunat's
great circle sailing, &r.) to be added to the records of that
noble institution. Mr. Saxby has received the order
accordingly.
Tun JENNENS PROPERTY.—Tht immense estate of the
Jennens family were formally taken possession of on Tues-
day last, by Mr. J,is.?ph Martin, the heir•a -law. Mr.
Martin, accompanied by his uncle, Mr. James Martin,
and one of his agents, Mr. George Pratt, proceeded by
train to Sudbury, and from thence to Acton-place, SJEfolk,
;he residenc3 of the late William Jennens '• the rich."
This p'.,rtien of the prop.rty was purchased from the
Deniells family by It‘_bert Jenn,ms, the fatter of William
" the !Lib," arid as the lat'er died intestate. it descends to
Mr. Joseph Marti❑ seam heir-loom. The other potions of
the estate are strictly entailed, and pass to Mr. Martin
under wills which have been duly proved.