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H. T. HECKER moved the adoption of the
fourth resolution, "That the vacancies in the committee
be supplied by the Rev. George Dover and John Stewart,

carried.

On the motion of C. F. CARNE, Esq., seconded by the
Rev. R. V. SHELDON, the thanks of the meeting were voted
to the Lord Bishop for his kindness in presiding; and
after the blessing was pronounccd by his Lordship, the
meeting separated.

LIVERPOOL LITERARY

AND PHILOSO-

PHICAL SOCIETY

THE fifth ordinary meeting of this society was held last
night, in the Royal Institution, Colquitt-street ; Dr.
Dickinson in the chair.

The SECRETARY (Dr. Thomson) read a communication
from. the Rev. Dr. Hume, threatening the council, trea-
surer, and secretary, with an action at law, if they pub-
lish, with the Transactions of the Society, a work on the
Fauux of Liverpool, by Mr. Byerley.
The CHAIRMAN said that the council had taken legal
opinion, and had decided that Dr. Hume's notice of motion
was of no avail. No rule of the society was infringed by
the publication of Mr. Byerley's work, and it would be
delivered with the Transactions. Dr. Hume said the book
was a very valuable one, but he objected to the irregular
mode of its proceeding.
The following were ballotted for and elected members
of the society— Mr. S. H. Thompson, Mr. A. Wllveen,
Dr. Mitchell, Mr. Charles Millward, Mr. G. H. Puckle,
Rev. H. Griffiths, and Mr. John Andrew.
The CHAIRMAN announced the following donations to
the society—a volume on the " Botany of the Eastern
Borders of Scotland," by Dr. Johnston, of Berwick-on-
Tweed ; and the " Proceedings of the Astronomical
Society." _

Mr. HIGGINSON exhibited two stuffed specimens of the
Java musk, and also a specimen of coarse paper made

from couch grass.
Several other members exhibited objects of interest.
The Rev. H. H. HIGGINS announced that a work was
in preparation recording all the works known to have
been printed in Liverpool before the year 1800, and
solicited assistance.

A paper, by Mr. T. C. Archer, "On the Phenomena of
Smell," was postponed on account of the absence of that
gentleman. „ -

The Rev. J. ROBBERDS read a paper on "The Personal
Character and Scientific Labours of the late Dr. Dalton,"
describing his early life, and forming a very fairly-drawn
biographical sketch. In the coarse of the paper, Mr.
Robberds read an extract from a biography of Dr. Dalton,
containing a profane allusion to scripture, in announcing
the grant of a pension to him.

PUPILS' CONCERT.—COLLEGIATE INSTITUTION.—Last
night, a concert was given by the pupils in the Lecture
Hall of the Institution, for the benefit of the Patriotic
Fund. The Hall was crowded to excess in every part, and
the performances were of such a cast as to reflect credit on
the musical culture of the juvenile amateurs. His Wor-
ship the Mayor, and T. B. Horsfall, Esq., M.P., besides
other gentlemen of distinction, honoured the assembly by
their presence.
TxrE SERMONS in behalf of the Church of England
Schools, which were to have been preached in St.
Michael's next Sunday, are postponed for the present.
The Mayor, who kindly promised to attend, will accom-
pany the judges, as usual, to St. George's church next
Sunday. _ _ _ _

SUDDEN DEATH.—On Saturday, Mr. Geoffrey C. Sher-
lock, a gentleman aged 68, fell down in a fit, in Lord-
street, and was removed to the Northern Hospital in a
hopeless state, from which he never rallied, and died on
Sunday. An inquest will be held upon the body this day.
A DECEASED SEEJEANT of the Royal Lancashire
Militia Artillery was interred at St. James' Cemetery on
Sunday afternoon, the funeral being conducted with
military honours. _

DISASTERS IN THE CHANNEL.—A letter from Pwllheli,
received in Liverpool, announces that, on the Bth and 9th
instant, it blew a gale from the North West, accompanied
with hail and rain. The new American clipper-barque
Pride of the Sea, which cleared from New Orleans, for
Liverpool, on the 11th ult., with 3,437 bales of cotton,
was driven on shore near the Causeway, seven miles from
the Barmouth. Part of the crew deserted the ship, but
the captain remained on board. A telegraphic despatch
announces that the unfortunate vessel took fire on Sun-
day evening, and remained burning at last accounts.
The Culloden, Wallace, from St. John's to Liverpool, also
drove on shore, on the West end of the Causeway, and
was expected to become a total wreck. All hands left the
vessel when she struck, but, on a moderation of the gale,
the captain and part of the crew boarded her in the life-
boat.

MYSTERIOUS DEATR.—An inquest was held on the 6th
inst., on the body of Edward Good, a pensioner, residing
in McGee's buildings, Vauxhall-road; and, from the evi-
dence produced, the jury returned a verdict of accidentally
killed. The body was removed to St. Martin's cemetery
for interment ; but, from further evidence laid before the
coroner, the interment has been prohibited, and the case
will be re-opened this day (Tuesday), when, it is supposed,
some startling disclosures will be made. Several persons,
including those who gave evidence previously, are in cus-
tody. Evidence has been shown that some of the
witnesses have committed perjury, and the charge against
them will be heard before the magistrates this day. Their
names are Bridget M'Mann and Patrick Lynch, for per-
jury. James M'Mann, Patrick Blezart, and James Cuff
are also in custody, for kicking and abusing the pensioner
ST

BARNABAS' CHURCH SCHOOLS, GREENLAND-
STREET.—The children of these schools were examined in
the various subjects of their education on Thursday even-
ing last. The spacious schoolroom was crowded by the
parents and friends of the pupils, and were highly de-
lighted at the very creditable manner in which the latter
acquitted themselves in the searching and lengthy exami-
nation to which they were subjected. The Rev. D. T.
Barry, the incumbent of the district, examined in Holy
Scriptures ; the curates, the Rev. G. Dobree and T. Smith,
in History and Mental Arithmetic ; two of the apprentices
in Geography ; and Mr. Popple, the master, in Grammar.
Between the subjects several pleasing pieces were sung
in a very effective manner by the children. Such exami-
nations are sufficient to prove that our church schools are
capable of giving an excellent education to the children
of the poor man, under the present difficulties of irregular
and ever-changing attendance, and great deficiency of
funds in poor districts ; and could a regular and prolonged
attendance and ample funds be secured, the most ardent
friends of education would have little to desiderate. The
clergy and teachers of St. Barnabas' deserve great credit
for their exertions to give a sound and efficient education
in their poor and very populous district.

LATEST INTELLIGENCE.

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MARSEILLES, Saturday.—The Thabor, with dates from
Constantinople of the 30th ult., arrived here at noon to-
day. She brings intelligence from Balakiava down to the
26th ult., at which time the weather in the Crimea was
wet and stormy. The Russian fire against the French
position was very violent, but fresh guns were being dis-
embarked, and quantities of ammunition. The Russians
made incessant sorties, but the French repulsed them all,
and were advancing. ' The French outposts had been
pushed much nearer to Sebastopol. The Russians were
constructing huts for their troops in the valley of the
Tchernaya.
The following telegraphic summary of the news brought
by the Thabor has been received in Paris :—lt is positively
asserted ,that at a Council of War held on the 28th ult.
General Canrobert had decided that a great battle should
be fought on the 2nd of December, The army was full of
enthusiasm. The fire of the batteries against Sebastopol
had been resumed with vigour, the last parallel had been
finished, and the works had reached within a hundred
metres of the place. A general assault was considered as
very near. On the 23rd, after a sudden attack, the English
surprised and spiked 16 Russian guns.
The Minister of War has received the following
despatch from the General-in-Chief of the army of the
East _

.oEPOBE SEBASTOPOL, Nov. 25. The weather
has decidedly set in for rain, which interferes greatly with
every description of conveyance, and with our operations
before the place. Nevertheless, the construction of our
new batteries and the modifications which we are making
in our old ones, proceed rapidly enough. It is not cold,
and the Russian army must suffer more than we do from
the rain. The bringing up of its supplies by roads which
have become very difficult is a work of great labour. We,
on the contrary, are largely provided. The fleet is in safe
shelter."

In an anticipated sitting, the Germanic Diet, on Satur-
day, acceded unanimously, with the exception of one
voice, which abstained from voting, to the additional
article of the treaty of Berlin of the 20th of April.

A correspondent writes from Frankfort, December 7 :
"Public opinion takes the liveliest interest in the suc-
cess of every proceeding which tends to bring Germany
and the Western Powers together more completely, and on
this account it has warmly applauded the conclusion of
the treaty of the 2nd of December. No one doubts but
that the Diet will give its assent to the additional article,
and to all the measures proposed by Austria. Prussia
has pronounced in this sense, and she will draw with her

all those States whose policy has as yet been hesitating.
It is believed the decision will be made before the end of
the week."
VIENNA, SATURDAY.—A despatch from Bucharest,
dated yesterday, Dec. 8, states that the whole Turkish
army had re-crossed the Danube. 35,000 men were to be
thrown into the Crimea, and on the 11th Omar Pasha was
to leave Bucharest for Varna. Sadik Pacha was occupying
the Dobrudscha, and Kalarasch and Giurgevo had re-
ceived Turkish garrisons.

BERLIN, SUNDAY.—A telegraphic despat
Petersburg, dated yesterday, announces that Prince Men
schikoff, in a report to the Emperor dated Dec. 1, states
that nothing of importance had occurred before Sebastopol
up to that date.
From Malta we learn that the Himalaya had arrived

from St

there, with Sir De Lacy Evans on boarcl.
Hannibal, Europa, Brandon, and Alipore had arrived at
Malta with troops for the Crimea.

ELECTRIC TELEGRAPH.

MONDAY EVENING, DECEMBER 11.

-LowDoN.—After official hours, the funds slightly rallied,
and a vague feeling of uneasin prevailed approaching
meeting of Parliament, which all day, had
in fa measure subsided. Consols close, 921. Railways,

stationary.