Northern Times.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1859-08-22 00:00:00

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LOCAL INTELLIGENCE

SAILING OF THE AFRICA.—The British and North
American royal mail steam-ship Africa sailed on Satur-
day for New York. In addition to the usual mails and
the valuable cargo, the Africa likewise took out one
hundred and forty-five passengers, among whom were
the Hon. H. Grantly Berkeley and Sir John Rennie.

THE NEW PEAL 'OF BELLS AT ST. JAMES'S,
DERBY.—Yesterday forenoon the new bells at St. James
Church, West Derby, which have been presented by
Mrs. Thornton, were rung for the first time. They are
full and melodious in tone, and reflect much credit upon
Messrs. Marsden Brothers, by whom they have been
supplied.

COUNTY MAGISTRATES COURT, SATURDAY.—(BEFORE
MESSRS. HALL, F. SHAND, AND THEAKESTONE.)—
ASSAULTS.—Mrs. Jane Derry, who keens a supper-
room in Lime-street, was summoned by Eliza Hassall,
a servant girl, for committing an assault on her, at the
defendant's residence, Crosby-green, West Derby. A
fine of 10s. and costs was inflicted.—A man named
Thomas Fox was mulcted in the sum of 20s. and costs
for assaulting a woman named Susannah Jones.
EXCURSIONISTS.—On Saturday last about 1,400
people arrived at Lime-street station, by three succes-
sive trains from Huddersfield. They were principally
females, and all employed in the factory of Messrs.
Brooks, Huddersfield. The excursion was given by
their employers, on the occasion of Mr. Brooks, jun.
coming of age. The appearance of the people was
most creditable to themselves and their employers,
indicating comfort and contentment.
SALE OF CHOICE WINES.—We advertise among our
auction announcements the sale of a private cellar of
choice wines, at Winstanley's Rooms, in Church-street,
next Saturday, which we understand are of such quality
as is not often to be met with under such circumstances.
They are the property of a gentleman in whose cellars
they remain, and from which they will be delivered
immediately after the sale. This opportunity, therefore,
of obtaining wines of a superior character, is one which
we have no doubt will be readily taken advantage of.
MUSICAL FETES.—We observe that three grand
concerts will take place this -week in the pleasure
gardens and fields adjoining the Aigburth Hotel. The
first of these concerts will take place this evening. Lest
the public should fear a repetition of a disappointment
such as took place in reference to the musical festival
advertised for the 15th instant, it is announced that
Messrs. Bath Brothers, and Mr. Thomas Ruston, have
offered the use of their gardens and fields gratuitously
in consequence of the disappointment alluded to. There
will be dancing on the green, for which a full band has
been engaged. A vocal union has also been engaged,
and will sing a variety of glees and songs. There will
be flights of balloons at intervals during the day. The
programme for to-day contains an excellent and select
variety of pieces to be performed by the respective
artistes, and we consequently expect a numerous atten-
dance. An entire change of programme will be made
for Tuesday and Wednesday ; and we observe a some-
what novel feature, that excursionists will be admitted
at half price on showing their railway tickets.