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Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1842-08-09 00:00:00

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primes excetientiss. et ampliss. philoAophorum ordinis viro
praenobilissimo atbue doctissimo Guilelmo Radcliff, Dubli-
nensi, post exhibita et ingenii et egregiae doctrinae docu-
menta valde probate sun-mos doetoris philosophiae honores
-"scunque immunitates praerogativas jura ac privilegia
• rite et more majorum hodie contulit in fidem
D. XXIII. Julii, MDCCXLII. Sub

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Sigillo Academiae MaiOre7'.

THE CHEAP TRAINS TO LONDON.—WC gave on Tues-
day last a description of the scene at Edge Hill on the pre-
vious day occasioned by the departure of the trains for Lon-
don. The trains reached Londori, respectively, at six and
seven in the evening, and the passengers were soon spread
among“ the population of that vast city. On Tuesday
!nornin. to be seen t)- "-sq. their

...6 numerous parties were ..nreadin6
Way through the crowded streets, gazing with astonishment
at the unusual scenes around them. and anxiously inquiring
for the various objects of interest and attraction which are
to be found in such abundance in London. O❑ the succeed-
ing days, many availed themselves of the rapid and cheap
modes of travelling by railway and steam-packets to visit
the interesting spots around the metropolis. Greenwich,
Woolwich, Gravesend, &c. were among the places thus visit-
ed, and many found their way to Windsor, in order, if pos-

sible, to have a peep at England's Queen, a desire which, we
believe.was gratified. The trains started, on their' return to
Liverpool, at ten and eleven o'clock on Thursday evening.
The whole uumber of passengers, however, did not return
by them, many being unwilling to leave London so soon,
preferring rather to pay the extra charge by the regular
trains to a curtailment of their pleasures. We understand,
that, in the coarse of a month or two, there will be another
trip of the same kind.

Tit E TABLES ToRNED.—On Saturday Christopher
O'Hara was placed at the Police-court, charged with having
stolen a quantity of cotton and ropes from a bonded ware-
house, in the possession of Mr. Howard Horsley. in Seel
street. The evidence against O'Hara v

effect, that

heard of the robbery followed the cart

n. The officer took
in into custody, upon which the prisoner informed that
functionary that he bad been employed by Mr. llorsley's
warehouseman, Charles Strugnal, (who was in court) and
who was at a certain public-house, which he named. Strug-
nal denied all knowledge of the transaction. A sample of
the cotton was produced. It was not cotton waste or pick-
ings, but clean, good cotton, which appeared to have been
pulled forth, in considerable masses, from the apertures
made for sampling. The prisoner said lie was employed by
Strugnal to pick all the cotton ropes he could find, and place
them in a bag, which he did; that Strugnal cut down a
bundle of ropes and added them to the others. He (thepri-
soner) was required to cut some canvas, and for this purpose he
borrowed Strugnal's knife, which he had kept in his posses-
sion till taken by the policeman, to whom he deliveted it.
[The officer here produced the knife.] Ile had no needle,
and he asked Strugnal for one, who told him to go to one of
the upper rooms and borrow one. He went up stairs and
asked an old man, named Johnson. One of the packers told
Johnson that he (the prisoner) had borrowed a hook from a
comrade, and had lost it ; upon which Johnson refused to
lend him the needle. Shortly afterwards, however, Johnson
went dowa stairs and lent the needle and a palm to Strug-
nal, saying he would lend them to the warehouseman, but not
to O'Hara. Strugnal took the needle and palm, and deli-
vered them to him (the prisoner.) Having finished his work,
he engaged the cart, as ordered by Strugnal, and, by his or-
ders also, took the cotton and ropes away to sell them. He
was to meet Strugnal at the public-house where the police-
mon found him. Strugnal had given him orders to be at the
warehouse at eight o'clock on Friday last; he overslept him-
self, and did not go till nine. Strugnal then told him to
meet him there at 12. lie did meet him there at 12, and was
seen speaking to him, as was afterwards proved by a gentle-
man who occupies one of the rooms in M r. IL's warehouse.
Mr. Rushton ordered the man Johnson to besent for. On the
arrival of this man, be swore that he had never seen the
prisoner in his life before, and that no such circumstance as
that mentioned by the prisoner had occurred. The earnest-
ness of the prisoner in questioning this man created a for-
cible impression of his innocence, during which Strugnal was
visibly agitated. Mr. Rushton ordered the other men to be
sent tor. Only one of them could be found. Ilis name is
Duncan Gordon. On being questioned, he fully confirmed
the statement made by the prisoner as to the loan of the
needle and palm, thereby showing that the prisoner had been
employed in the warehouse with the full knowledge of Strug-
nal. Mr. Horsley produced a book kept by the warehouse-
man, in which an account is kept of the men employed.
The naive of the prisoner did not appear in it. Mr. Horsley
said it was impossible that the prisoner could be employed
in the warehouse a sufficient length of time to collect so
much cotton without the knowledge of the warehouseman.
Mr. Rushton ordered that the prisoner O'Hara should be
discharged, and Strugnal taken into custody. This order
was obeyed, when O'Hara was placed in the witness-box and
his evidence taken. Strugnal made a rambling statement, de-
nying that he had given the orders to O'Hara, and speaking
somewhat at large of his duties and responsibilities. Mr.
Rushton said he had no doubt, not only that Stragnal did
give the order, but that he had attended the court with the
deliberate intention of swearing, away the liberty of the
poor man who had just been discharged from the bar.
Strugnal was committed for trial.

THEATRE ROYAL

Last evening, the celebrated Miss Adelaide Kemble
made her first courtesy before a Liverpool audience, in her
favourite character of Norma, in Bellini's opera of that
name. Of the opera itself we do not consider it to be an
original one, as there are a great many repetitions of " Son-
natnbula" occurring throughout—but it is, nevertheless, a
delightful production, and will always maintain its hold on
public opinion. Miss Kemble, s the bright and brilliant
star of the musical hernißphere, has blazed upon us
with rays as pure as we have been all along led to ex-
pect. She is, indeed, a distinguished singer and a
finished actress. She is Pasta redivivus : no one has
come .near her, either in point of genius, science, or taste,
since that gifted creature delighted thousands of hearers.
Miss Kemble's voice is clear as a silver bell, every tone is
pure and replete with melody ; her lower notes are full of
volume, while her upper ones are incomparably sweet. Her
power of sustaining her notes is truly wonderful—she com-
pletely realizes the poets expression, " a linked sweetness
long drawn out." Her execution is finished and artistical,
while the power and compass of her voice is very great. Her
recitative is chaste beyond expression ; every word finds a dis-
tinct utterance, and the full meaning to each is conveyed. Her
pathos, tenderness and delicacy of expression is consummate ;
in fact her singing falls upon the ear, making the same im-
pression ou the mind as a true picture of Correggio,
when it meets the sight. Nature has been bountiful to
the Kemble family ; she appears to have been lavish in-
deed upon " this noble daughter of the gifted race,"
while science has perfected the exquisite work. Miss Kem-
ble's opening scena won for her the fullest meed of appro-
bation, which she maintained throughtont her performance.
Miss Kemble is not only a wonderful singer, but an actress
of great ability. Without having absolute graces of person,

all her action is replete with feeling and truthfulness ; in
fact, Miss Kemble's Norma, we look upon as near perfection
as we ever hope to see. Flattering as this may seem, it is
hardly saying enough. Miss Rainforth's Adelgisa was a
sweet andtgraceful effort. She stands well, even in com-
parison with Miss Kemble. She sang throughout with great
taste and excellence, and it is no common treat to hear her.
Mr. Shrivall possesses a good tenor voice, sometimes re-
minding us of Wood. He appears careful and clever, but
without much enthusiasm. Mr. Eaton sang Flavius well.
Last; though not the, least, inthis talented group, comes our
young townsman, Mr. W. Wtess, and we can safely say, that
we see no cause to regret hazarding the prophecy we did,
when he sang down here some months ago—that he would
be an acquisition to the musical world, and an honor to his
profession. His. welcome was a hearty one, and it was
pleasant to-find him so honored—by the most brilliant, full,
and fashionable house of the season. He sang Oceveso
throughout with great taste and spirit, his deep bass voice
" coming out" of the loudest chorus. We must say chat 311,11,t
Kemble's threatened retirement from the stage wilinr
llerm
-purest ornament ; and those who wish to bear a_
v;
w° i that
y
singer must not forget that on four nights moreeIhasty
opportunity be afforded. We cannot conalua.!-""s
notice without commending the admirable
Way
been got tip, whether as to costume or Isley
rty opera has
the sacred
specimens of the
-grove and druidical temple being" Norma" jostler: ,
s done
scenic art. The management ha
it remains for the public to reward OW eliterFue•
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