Northern Times.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1857-12-19 00:00:00

THE COURT, &c.

OsBORNE D:c 17.—His Royal Highness Prince Alfred
visited the Qaeen yesterday, and returned to Alverbank in
the afternoon. There was no addition to the Royal Din-
ner Party. The Countess of Gainsborough has succeethd
the Duchess of Atholl as Lady-in-Waiting t 3 her Majesty.
DEATH OF SIR GEORGE CATLEY, BART.—Sir George
Cayley, Barr., died at his residence, High Hall, Brompton,
near Scarborough, oa Tuesday, aged 84 years. The
deceased Baronet was universally respected for his amiable
and retiring disposition ; while, for his great attainments
in mechanical science, he has long held a distinguished
reputation. At one period of his life Sir Geerge
entertained the practicability of travelling through the
air, after the manner of birds ; but, after repeated experi_
ments, attended with considerable danger, he laid aside
his scheme. For some years he maintained a manufactory
in London, where he conducted his favourite pursuits ;
and, though now for a considerable period he has lived in
the retirement of country life, be has still continued to
manifest an ardent love of that branch of science in which
ke was known so greatly to excel. Sir George has contri-
buted largely to the scientific journals of the day ; and has,
from time to time, given many practical hints and opinions
to practical men, the value of which has frequently been
shown in the mechanical improvements which have been
the result; indeed, he has been spoken off by a recent
writer as b one of the first mechanics of the day." Si
George was sent to Parliament by the electors of Scarbo-
rough in the year 1832, being the first election after the
passing of the Reform Act. lie was a fellow of the Royal
Society, and was president of the Manchester Philosophical
Society in 1852. His son Dighy succeeds to the ills and
estate. .

Ilsa.vr GAVEL—There was a heavy gale outside the
harb,ur yesterday, and from what we hear, we fear it will
sot hove passed over without some damage being reported
coastwise.
RECRUITS Fog INDlA.—Yesterday, about 200 recruits
arrived here from Ireland. 'rimy are en their way to the
Indian depots before going out there. They lookel rather
cola, but are hardy smart " chap," and will make first
rate soldiers.

THE Siaw AMBASSAIDItg. These distinguished per-
sonages were expected to arrive in Liverpool yesterday, but
in consequence of the indisposition of one of the gentlemen,
a telegraphic message was received at Radley's Hotel,
stat'ng that the visit was delayed. They will probably
arrive this day or to-morrow.
PUBLIC TESTING or ROPES.—The final trial of ropes
manufactured by Messrs. Wilcox and Cg's American
patent machinery, took place at the Corporation testing
machine, on the 17th inst., when a specimen of their 83-
inch Russian hemp rope, which was withdrawn on the
10,h inst. unbroken at a strain of 21 tons, owing to the
inability of the siezings to sustain a further pressure, was
again tested, bearing a pressure of thirty tons two hun-
dred weight, one strand only breaking under the siezings.
We understand that in order that the public may ha►e
full opportunities of judging of the merits of their ropes,
that Messrs. Wilcox an Co. intend having a public trial
in the course of a few days, when all persons interested
in the subject can judge for themselves.
THE LAUNCH OF THE LEVIATHAN.—A small model of the
launch (or proposed launch) of the Leviathan, and the
ship-yard of Mr. Scott Russell, with the respective levels of
high and low water, will be exhibited on Monday next, at
the Exchange sews-room. It has been prepared by Mr.
John Griffiths, of Stafford and Finch streets, who was
brought up in Mr. Scott Russell's yard. The model is
carefully got up on the scale of 100 feet to an inch, giving
a representation on this scale of the vessel and the tackle
employed to effect the launch. All the buildings in the
yard are represented, and the relative situations and pro-
portions of the lighters and the enormous vessel to a. scale
so as to convey the most accurate idea of the mass to be
moved, and the means of producing motion. A larger
model of the hydraulic press is added, with a statement of
the moasurements of the vessel in all directions and in all
details. Mr. Griffiths will have a person in attendance to
explain the neovement, and to manipulate the rising of
the tide, so as to show the relative position of the present
situation of the great yessol, and that which the company
desires to obtain.

TELEGRAPHIC NEWS,

AITSTRIA.

TRIESTE, FRIDAY.
Lord Stratford De Radcliffe has arrived from
Constantinople, anal proesods Vienna,

TURKEY.

CONSTANTINOPLE, Duo. 11.
M. De Lessens has arrived, and will be sup
ported by the French Legislation in demanding
tie Sultan's &man for the Suez canal.