Northern Times.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1859-11-12 00:00:00

Nova Scotian arrived off Father ;Point this morning.
The Lower Canada- members- 'of the Parliamentary
Opposition have published a report recommending a
Federal Union of the provinces of Upper and Lower
Canada. Ashes dull at $5 60c. to $5 65c. for pots, and
$5 50c. to $3 55c. for pearls. Flour quiet ; best double
extras, $6 50c; ; common to good extra $5 75c. Wheat,
No. 1 spring: offering at $1 19c. to $1 12c. Mess Pork,
$l7 50c. ; prime mess, $l4. Bank Exchange on Lon-
don 1103 to 1101.

LOCAL INTELLIGENCE.

DEATH BY DROWNING.—Au inquest was held yes-
terday on the tody of Joseph Ruddy, the third man
who was drowned from the sinking of the flat Sarah.
A verdict of "accidentally drowned" was returned.
A WOMAN DRINKING HERSELF TO DEATH.--Mary
Donneßan, keeper of a brothel at 35, Preston-street,
died on Thursday night from the effects of a drinking
fit, which had continued, without intermission, for a
fortnight previous to her death. At the inquest yes-
terday the jury returned a verdict to that effect.
ANOTHER DEATH FROM DRINK.—Mary :Bishop, a
woman aged 62, and residing at 17, Derby-road, Bootle,
died on Wednesday last, while in an intoxicated state.
An inquest was held yesterday, when the jury found a
verdict of " death from natural causes."
Tess SCREW STEAMER AFRICAN.—Two strong tugs
(the Reliance and the Rover) sailed from this port on
Thursday night for Padstow, for the purpose of towing
round the screw steamer African, which lately put into
Padstow disabled, and with the loss of the captain
(Richardson) and four of the crew.
MAns FOR AMERICA.—The British and North
American royal mail steamer Africa, will sail for New
York direct this forenoon. The box at the Post-office
will close at 9.15 a.m. The receiving-house on the
Landing-stage will be open for the reception of letters
and papers till 10 a.m. on the payment of a late fee
of ftl.
SAILING or THE MARCO PoLo.--The celebrated
clipper-ship Marco' Polo, Captain Johnston, one of
Messrs. Baines and Co's, "Black Ball" line of Aus-
tralian packets, sailed for Melbourne yesterday, parrying
out 280 passengers (of whom 12 were in the saloon,
and a very heavy carp. A large quantity of goofs
were shut out, the ship being fully loaded several days
ago.
DEATH .FROM ThinNuio.—At the Coroner's Court,
yesterday, an inquest was held on 'the body Of Ellen
Mars, a, child tiro years old. The mother stated that
on Wednesday' eek the little 01 took hold of a lighted
piece of rosin -wood, and whilet playing with it her
clothes 'took fire, and she Vas severely burnt; she
lingered 'till yesterday, when she died. A verdict of
"accidental -death " was returned.
Miss Arnia. Wurrrr.—Prom Florence we have excel-
lent news 'of the " Centrent4a." The principal singer
is the Stoora Whitty, airortiste who would be :able to
leach many of our so--called prima donnas. She is the
rapilq dr the maestro Vantaecini, of Florence, and cannot
Fail :to leach that brilliaatgoal that all desire, but, which
so 'few are 'able V. attain. .In operas like "Lucia di
Larnrierinoor " a,s "la Sonnambula," SigneraTilitty
mug. stand unrivsaleil:—Gazatta Dei Teegri, Milan.
ntrin ROYAL ORAPArKß.—Tuesday next has been fixed
'upon for the official inquiry in this town into'the dr-
'Onmstances attending the loss of the above 'vessel. The
ibictuiry will take place before Mr. Mansfield, stipendiary
;magistrate, assigted by Captain Ilarris, as :nautical
'assessor to the Board of Trade. Mr. O'Dowd is appointed
-to conduct the inc thy. In connection with the melan-
nholy facts attending this wreck it may be Stated that
1.,0rd Boston, as 'lord of the manor 'of the district near
which the dicastertook place, has sent in 'a claim to all
property or treasure that may be washed ashore.
LiNCASETRE {VOLUNTEER Rrpres.----MT-e are glad to
learn that Company No. 5 has thrown opentits ranks to
respectable yotteg men, by abolishiag the `ballot, and
reducing the 'annual subscription. No. :1 Company is
also Arnett tyrriise the rules, and reduce: the expenses,
with a viewtto increasing the number 'of 'members and
completim:aitAtalion. We wish thenrsuccess ; and as
they are 'already enrolled, and No. 1: Company bas been
established far several years past, we.auticipate from
these mew arrangements a considerable ,accession to the
force.

SOEIREITUN HOSPITAL.—WeekIy Report, Nov. 11,
I.Bs9.—Ailiiitted--Accidents ..and • urgent cases, 50 ;
medical !avid, cargical cases 'upon vreCommendation, 6 ;
total, Z 6. "Discharged—Caved, .8 ;. relieved, 6 ; own
requeot, ;,-.'died, 3 ; total, 18. Attending as out-
patietits, 720 ; remaining in the hospitd, 68. Trea-
surea•—atmec Houghton, Esq. Visitors—D. Clarke and
J. Andrew Esqrs. Honorary chaplain—Rev. W.
Lettesen. :P4sician and surgeon for the •ensuing week—
Dr. (Cameron and Mr. Hamilton. House surgeons—
Mr.. C. Telniterton and Mr. Towns.

lKucrery ._'ASH CHURCH SonooL-Rooxs.--On Thursday
eviciiing the -winter session of lectures 'was most success-
fally resumed at Knotty Ash, for which occasion Capt.
Thamas 1.--,ittledale had kindly consented- to take the
char' , -who, after expatiating upon the great advantages
the wok:king-men had already found, and would still
dull, prepared for them through the instrumentality of
the library, reading-rooms, 4te., he called upon Mr. R.
S.. Harding to favour them with the lecture announced,
be the,-room was so over-crowded (and members unable
to lit in. at all) that it was some time ere absolute quiet
was ,obtained. The lecture was . entitled " Sayings and.
Doings of Eminent Musicians," and a more intensely in-
teredingilture could not have been given. What ren-
den l'efr:l:Carding's lectures still more popular is that he
introduces. a number of songs,: and delivers them in most
admirable -style. After the lecture a cordial vote of
thanks -war proposed to Mr Harding by. T. C. Moly-
neux„ Esq., and also to Mrs. Harding, for her very able
accompaniments on the piano. James Williams, Esq.,
of Pir Grove, proposed a vote of thanks to Captain Lit-
tledale, who cordially responded, and took occasion per-
sonally-to-ank Mr. Harding for the treat he had ex-
perienced. Capitain Littledale then much amused the •
audience 'by recapit'alatin& a few of the anecdotes given
in the leetu-re, as he thought they -would bear repeating
many times; and, after requesting the lecturer to take
the lead in -" God save the Queen,' the entire audience
joined, and, it may be added, that Captain Littledale's
voice was A powerful addition to the general 'chorus.
NA.Tiox4t &noon, OXTON.—The sebbnd of a series
of lecture& of a most interesting and instructive eharae
ter, was delivered in the above school by Dr. Coiling-
wood, on "The Trees and Plants of the Bible." The
lecturer amongst other topics dwelt .very fully upon the
perfect agpeonent existing between natural and revealed
religion, and explained:various seeming inconsistencies
in the translation of the Bible. The lecturer was
listened to with great attention by, a:crowded audience,
consisting principally (we are pleased to say) of the
working classes. At the conclusion of the lecture, votes
of thanks wore proposed, seconded and passed by ac-
-clamation, to the lecturer, and chairman, Septimus
Ledward, Esq., churchwarden of St. Saviour's, Olton.
The next leciLve, upon "The Law of Storm ,s ' will be
delivered on the 24th inst., by T. Dobson, Esq.', 8.A.,
head master of the school frigate Conway. .
THE WAKRUELD ELECTION COMMISKON.—The com-
missioners appointed to inquire into corrupt Practices
at the late election at the borough 'of Wakefield will
resume their sittings, this day, at the Court-house,
Wakefield, at eleven o'clock.
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• SCOTLAND WARD.

A large public meeting of the friends of Mr. Clarke Aspinall,
who has come forward in the Liberal interest for :the above
ward, ba,place of -Mt. .John Woodruff, who was elected an
alderman -en Wednesday last, was held in the Nightingale
Bevington-bush, last night. Mr. Walker orcupied the
Suzereas, in moving " That this meeting begs to con-
gratulate Mr. Woodruff ,on his elevation to the dignity of
alderman, and trusts that he may long live to enjoy the well-
deserved recognitibirof his valuable services to the town at
large and this ward in particular," said they all owed to their
old friend Mr. Woodruff, a debt of gratitude to say the very
least of him, :and he was sure 'that all parties present, and in
fact, every elector and non-elector in Scotland-road Ward
would rajoice• atathe, elevation of-that gentleman, who had
been displaced as their member at this present time, placing
him in the position he war placed nn. Wednesday last. Mr.
\\recall:4ff; frornthefirst moment beset his foot in the Council, ,
had been a strenuous advocate for the rights of the people,—ho
had attended toll* duties in every way. disinterestedly. They
had bad
.a number of people who assumed a great. deal, and
did nothing ; but 711 r.: Woodruff had promised nothing, and
bad done deaL He had •.been returned to the Council
on five different occasions, and he thought .they were about to
put. a gentleman in his place who would follow in his
foot Steps, and surpass him; if possible. "(Cheers.) lie was sure
that they *mild be necessarily satisfied with the 'ground he
had laid out for lylmselfif they performed their ditty; that was
,by returning him' by a very -Large majority. Ile had conic, as
they were all aware, of a very good stack; and ivag a Man of
elcellent qualities; acearding to all'they knew about him.' As
pnroetsednptati
be said kefere, if he ,followed in 'the -footatups of their late rc-
his 'post,.t a' time when lie was
itve--he might do it with
,eQuat-ability, but he could
more diligently, than . he.• Ile (Mr. ',Voc,
G-
ruff) had always been-at'
required, and had never r:ea'leeted gehag wi er. there Ir:k.3 any
Mr. CITYD./tING SCC.011(700 the 7
great question to come. en, or ctayed away by any poll'acal
fechng. (Ch,a-fs.) •
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