Northern Times.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1857-12-10 00:00:00

FRANCE.

PARIS, DEC S.

The Courier de Paris, the organ of what it calls
the Constitutional Opposition, pursues its task►
and thus far without molestation. It declares that
the fulfilment of the Emperor's promise to crown
his edifice by liberty would be the utter ruin of all
the parties opposed to his dynasty.

LEWIS AND COMPANY'S NEW ESTARLISFIMENT POE BOY S'
CLOTHING.—Number of boys clothed for the week ending.
Saturday, December sth, 710; corresponding week last
year, 424 ; increase, 286.
ERRATUM.—In our policireports 'of Tuesday, the name
of the little canin, who was sent for trial for stealing money
from a letter, was printed Thomas Graham—it should be
Galian, the former being a respectable person connected
with the office.
We are requested to state that the David Rober`son,
under whose deed of assignment the payment of a dividend
was advertised in our yesterday's impression, is David
Robertson, of Liverpool, Ship-owner and Master-Mariner,
and not Mr. David Robertson, Merchant, of 20, North
John Street, Liverpool, and Derby Road, Bootle.
LIST OP PASSENGERS PER ADRIATIC, roa NEW YORK
Mr. J. S. Gilbert, Mr. J. N. Wood, lady and infant, Mr. J.
M. Mors, Dr. J. N. Worthington, Mr. Wm. Carrere, Mr.
K. R. Smith, Mr. J. Ramsden, Mr. Buckley, Mrs. Stills and
infant, Mrs. Wood, Mr. R. S. Fay, Mr. Zerega, Mr. H.
Dorn, Mr. Gray, Mr. P. 0. Furd, Mr. W. Armstrong,
Captain Galloway, Mr. C. S. Homer, Mr. T. George.
THE ALLEGED DEFEAT OF THE GOVERNMENT.—III the
Parliamentary proceedings of Tuesday night, as published
in the NORTHERN TIMES of yesterday, the 7elcgraph
reported that the Ministers had been defeated, whereas
the opposite was the fact. Clause No. 2 to the Bill of
Indemnity was not struck out. Thera were 100 for the
clause and 18 against ; not 100 for the amendment, and
18 for the clause,

LIVgRPUOL DISTRIC I' PROVIDENT SOCIETY. —WS have
much pleasure in announcing that the management has
mr.st liberally declared its intention of giving the profits of
the next " Peoples' Concert," at St. George's-hall, on
Saturday, December 112th, as a donation to the funds of the
" District Provident Society." We hone, thereto e, that
the f iends of the society and the pubic in general, will, by a
numerous attendance, shew their appreciation of this public
spirited offer, aad their desire to assist in relieving the
present distress.—Rev. Richard Appleton, and the Rev.
W. Banister, Secretaries, Dec. 7th, 1857,
A NAME MISTAKE:T.—At the Sessions, yesterday, Mr.
Cobb had several prisoners to defend, hut being engaged at
an early hour elsewhere, one of his clerks sent the names
of the clients to the Clerk of the Peace, saying ho would
be present in due time to defend them. Amongst the
prisoners were a man and his wife, named "Nolan," and
the name returned to the Clerk of the Peace, by mistake,
was " Norman." Tile parties were tried, and the woman
was acquitted in the absence of Mr. Cobh. The latter
gentleman coming into court soon after, and learning she
mistake, explained it to the Recorder, and at once returned
the fee to the woman, the Recorder saying it was quits
like the gentlemanly conduct always shown by Mr. Cobb.
TEsTlatoeriae.—Among the officers of the Leviathan,
known up to this time as the Great Eastern, is the chief
engineer, Mr. Alexander M'Lennan, who formerly be-
longed to the Great Britain, screw steamer. °Annie
Gray, of the latter vessel, testified his gratification at the
appeintmei:t of Mr. M'Lennan to the Leviathan, by the
presentation of a splendidly wrought silver snuff-box,
menu factured by Mr. Wells, Jeweller, of Bold-street. The
lid of the box bears the following inscription :—" Presen-
ted by Captain John Gray, of the Great Britain, screw-
steamer, to Alexander M-Leunan, chief engineer, as a token
of undivided friendship, having sailed nearly six years
together, on his appointment as engineer to the Great
Eastern, October 7th, 1857." The workmanship of the
testimonial is highly creditable to the skill of Mr. Wells.
RECKLESS USE or FIREARMS.—About four o'clock last
evening a bullet passed through the window of Mr.
Wearing, chemist, Parliament-street, shattering a large
plate-glass pane to pieces. The bullet struck the opposite
wall of the shop, and fell on the ground. Mr. Wearing
ran out of the door, and observed that, in the open
space on the opposite side of the street, known as Par-
liament Fields, two young men were hurrying off, and
several persons, whom the crash of the window ha I
startled, perceived that the shot had been fired from that
direction. Some police officers, who came up, crossed the
fields and succeeded in overtaking the young men, who
were found to have a pistol with which they were prac-
tising. They were take.' i .to cue ody, and wine brought
up this morning. Th danger arising from such reckless
conduct need not be pointed oat. The street was crowded
with passengers at the time, and there were some persons
in Mr. Wearing's shop. A gentleman who passed the shop
window just at the moment, stated that ho felt the bullet
whizz past him.

STANLEY VILLAGE LECTURES.—On Tuesday evening, the
fourth of the present course OF lectures was delivered in
St. Anne's National Sehoel-room, by Mr. N. S. Glazebrook,
to an exceedingly numerous and attentive audience. The
subject selected was, " The Evils of Intemperance, consi-
dered ph)sically socially, and morally." A v,ry clear and
comprehensive account was given of the direful conse-
quences on the human frame caused by the too free use of
alcoholic liquors ; and the lecturer proved how much misery
and disease result from tae dreadful and prevailing habit
of drunkenness. In a social point of view, Mr. Glaze-
brook called the attention of his hearers to the fact that,
by far the greater part of domestic discomfort and unhap-
piness may no doubt be attributed, directly or indirectly, to
the inordinate use of intoxicating drink. To prove the
moral ills arising from drunkenness, the lecturer very aptly
referred to the opinion of eminent justices—that were it
not for the evil named, our gaols and pribon houses would
be comparatively empty, and crime most materially
diminished, On concluding, Mr. Glazebr)ok received a
hearty vote of thinks. The Rev. Mr. Gardner made some
remarks on the lecture delivered, after which the meeting
separated. Next week, Mr. Clirehugh lectures oa " Life
Assurance.'

LIE LAIRD TESTIMONIAL.—A few months since, the
inhabitants of Birkenhead, and other persons interested
in the prosperity of the town, determined to evince their
sense of the great benefits conferred upon it, by the
talents and public spirit of Mr. John Laird, the eminent
iron ship-builder and Chairman of the Board of Commis-
sioners, by presenting him with a suitable testimonial.
In a short time, upwards of £5OO was subscribed by
about 2,000 persons, in sums varying from a few shillings
to five guineas. The order for the testimonial was given
to Mr. J. Aspinall. the agent in Liverpool for the
celebrated firm of Elkington and Co., of Birmingham ;
and yesterday, the various articles comprising the
testimonial, and which are well worthy of the fame of the
manufacturers, were exhibited at the shop of Messrs.
Bevan and Weare, jewellers, Birkenhead. They consist
of a richly chased silver centre piece, a pair of silver wine
coolers, a pair of silver claret jugs, and a plate-chest of
handsome polished oak, inlaid with brass. The total
weight of the various pieces is 830 ounces. The larger
pieces bearing the following inscription:—" Presented to
John Laird, Esq., by the inhabitants and others
interested in the welfare of Birkenhead, in acknowledge
meat of the energy, public spirit, and great ability with
which, for many years, in defiance of obstacles, opposition
and discouragement, he has promoted the interests,
enlarged the prosperity, and vindicated the rights of the
Township.—Dec. 15th, 1837.' The presentation of the
testimonial will take place in the Town Hall, at a meeting
of the subscribers, on Tuesday next, the .15th inst.
We may here state that early next spring Messrs.
Elkington and Co. will open magnificient new shops and
show-rooms, now building in Church street, where they
will constantly keep on band a stock of goods, which will
never be less in value than £lOO,OOO.

IMPERIAL PARLIAMENT.

HOUSE OF LORDS—WEDNBSDAY.
The House of Lords sat for a short time, daring which
the Bank Issues Indemnity Bill was received from the
Commons and read a first time.

HOUSE OF COMMONS—WEDNESDAY.
The Speaker took the chair at a few minutes after twelve
o'clock.

THE BANK icr.
Mr. Horsfall presented a petition from the LiverP°°l
Chamber of Commerce in favour of the appointment of t°6
Bank Acts Committee.
GENERAL HAVELOCK'S PENSION. the
The report of the resolution of the Committee 00
Queen's Message was brought up by Mr. Fitzroy.
tit to
Colonel North said he should have risen last
have supported Mr. Briscoe's motion, for extending i"
pension granted to General Havelock to his next success
had he then known the son of that gallant officer
the
participated in all his father's battles, and had earned 1."
Victoria Cross, the dignity of Baronet would descend to
the son, but he would not have the means to support it.
Mr. Bagwell, while considering that such pensi°°°,,
should not be hereditary, thought they should continue
beyond the short life of a veteran officer.
• ed
Mr. Kinnaird concurred in these remarks, and clelel
from the Government some reward for the administrative
talent of Sir John Lawrence, through whose instruinenta.
lity the fall of Delhi was accomplished.
Mr Gladstone joined in the expressions of approbeticel't
in regard to the achievements of General Havelock, hri
suggested to hon. members, that the time for conferrii,ll
such rewards, and their extent, should be determined by
the Executive.
Mr. E. Ball supported the remarks of Colonel North'
Mr. Farquhar had watched attentively the marches
Gen Havelock, and his gallant band, and he was convinee'i
their achievetnents were unrivallel in history. The eon 0
General Havelock had participated in his father's dangers
d
and glory, and he hoped that the father's pension
descend to him.
Sir John Pakington could not assent to the argument °f
Mr. Gladstone, and he hoped the right hon. gentlemeile
remarks would have no effect in preventing members from
expressing their approbation of the conduct of the gallent
officers in India. He agreed with his hon. and gain
friend that, considering the age of General Havelock, 8°
the gallant conduct of his son, the pension about to be
granted should descend at least to his son. °Li
would take that opportunity of Fitting the questions °
which he yesterday gave notice, and tf asking for informs
tion as to the administration of the Clive Fund.
Sir H. Willoughby rose to order. The questions of the
right hon. gentleman had no reference to the subject tnidef
discussion, and could not be put at that time.
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The Speaker decided that the right hon. baronet 50111
not be in order in putting his questions.

THE INDIAN WAR.
Mr. V. Smith then announced the receipt of a deePa
from Calcutta, with news from Lucknow to the 21st of
t
October. At that time provisions were running short,
and the gun bullocks were being killed, but relief
approaching. Nena Sahib was at the head of the G-04L'°
mutineers.
Sir H. Willoughby supported the observations of °l'
Gladstone.

The report was then agreed to.
SUPPLY.

On the bring:ng up of the report of supply,
Sir John Pakington said, he believed he should now be
in order iu putting his questions. The funds given /9/
Lord Clive, for providing the Indian army with a number
of military cadets, had for the sake of patronage at hope
been employed in sending out 100 military cadets, evbilej
the disbandment and mutiny of most of the Berg'
regiments, loft 600 or 700 officers to be provided for. ll°
wished to hear this subject explained by the government
Mr. V. Smith said it must not be considered that
1,1,
future there were to be no Native R.gineepto-:e
subject to which the Right Hon. gentleman hsci:v
attention, had been maturely considered by the '°ll-rttlOte
Directors, and they had been far from filling uP 16".
vacancies that had occurre i.
Sir H. Willoughby wished to know whether it would be
possible to lay on the table a statement of the expense tf
the East India Company, of the increased nurnber,.o.
troops, and in what way it was proposed to be met. su'v
asked the question because he feared that, ultimately) the
cast would fall upon this country.
The Chancellor of the Exchequer said there
would be no objection to lay the information wished I°'
before the House, and he might state that some change/
in the shape of advances would appear on the Arilift
Estimates for the present year. He was not aware that
any expense from Indian wars had fallen upon the re"fee
nue of England, and he thought they might look totic,
continuance of the state of things as soon as India 13,61,
passed through its present crisis. In case of neceseltr
he should have no hesitation in appealing to the geuer°sltit
of Parliament, but he did not at present anticipate Is
he should have to make any great demand upon

revenues of this country on that account.
The report was then agreed to.
TiIE BANK ACT INDEMKICY BILL.
On the motion of Mr. Wilson, the navy and
AOl3l
Estimates were ordorel to be laid before the House use
On the motion for the third reading of the Bank
Indemnity Bill, Ore
Sir H. Willoughby expressed an opinion that thelfor $
passing this through the House rather in a herd

measure of such importance.
ce
Mr. Vance spoke of the satisfactory state of fiasll
Ireland, which he thought did great credit t°

country.
e Act
Mr. Hudson observed, that the virtual repeal of th- ;
of 1844, by the Chancellor of the Exchequer, bad °t it
great satisfaction to his constituents, but he th°l4,,-tflo
was now the duty of the Government to legislate be
subject, that a repetition of this proceeding might
obviated. tOt

Mr. Phillips (HaverfJrdwest) expressed an ophii°/jArest
the cupidity of the people, in looking for large ant
upon their money, had produced the late panic. inept
Mr. Bagwell expressed his hope that the Govern
would make no change in the Irish banking system'
After some remarks from Mr. dirk and Mr. Mew,
The Chancellor of the Exchequer, in reply to a quote'
urged by the previous speaker, repeated his fort:ol'o6oe
ment, that it was not in consequence of any represcielliflefe:
from the Bank, or from mercantile firms, that the ',0013;
ment were induced to issue their letter. The &le; auk
acted upon authentic facts of the position of the ,
if do
England, and their anticipations of their tendett;,
steps were taken by the Government in the al°taeglett-
complaint had been made to him that the Bank

had refused discounts.
The bill was then read a third time and passi3i,cl; fo 033
General Havelock's Annuity Bill was broug"
read a first time.

The house adjourned at three o'clock.
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Winter has set in with considerable sovenvtlie upper
northern and western states of America,
portion of the Mississippi river is gorged with ice' p
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a stop to navigation for the season.
THE REPRESENTATION OF ASIITON-ITNl:tiLittqleellft:::nilli
consequence of Tuesday being market day ja
and the gentlemen of Mr. Gibson's co
not verY 111;
absent on business, the cuivassinr, was
proceeded with. It was, however, resumed
h°o result
Wednesday morning, although such bad be ea t,st what°
of their labours up to Monday night, that no dorTtiesds
ever exists of Mr. Milner Gibson's return. Oil
cod tlala
Mr. Booth Mason issued a statement upon Cat he I°o
he had retired in favour of Mr. Astley,
retirement
been deceived by that
gent eman a requi
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therefore
ready to contest the borough 1'
and to he la
should be presented to him.

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'graphic message received at the East India
ket
'l.Olll Calcutta, 31st Oct., 1857, from G. F.
lictlatone, Esq., to the Secretary of the Govern-
of India :

tok • LUCKNOW.
intlnications still difficult, and no certain
Itt-m!ence from T,Jucknow of later date than 21st
o„'„mGiat ved at 'chili office.
data, food was running 'short, and it
NE4cl:4l,teereenid, that the gun bullocks were being
V. relief was apprOaching. Colonel Great-
.: eolumn, after re-occupying Mynpoorie,
.g the Rajah to flight, and recovering much
QrtY and ten and a half lacs of treasure, reached
F o Pere on the 26th.
kit Berne time past troops have been leaving
;14'114 for the same destination, and the
talinder in Chief started on the 27th.
IItRIGADIER SHOWERS' COLUMN;
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force of 1,200 from Delhi, under Brigadier
i.'rers, occupied Dodice on :the 15th of October,
,N SIX guns, and then being joined by Cash-
tronps took possession of Jdujjur, with 21
hall(' much ammunition.
k„..e Nawab surrendered himself. On the 20th
oeized Kanwood, cutting off 400 of the
' kls's troops, and taking five lacs of treasure.

DELHI.
kir ere is no doubt that the King's life has been
kkvatiteed. He will be sent to Allahabad, for
Oalice to Calcutta. Particulars have been
foK.

•
REWAH.
The arrival of troops at Kuttro Pass put every-
eß at Rewah into the political agent's hands.
Ittlgirdars submitted, and gave up the prisoners
korin they had forcibly released. The Rajah
hiee4sed extreme regret. and quiet was restored.
tu, Political agent intends to return from the
,l'o`'1) at Kuttro Pass to Rewsr. On the 25th the
CI As were to march from the Camp towards
"4150 re.