>From our friend Barb in Ontario, Canada. Note the mention of BENNETT, ironfounder, of Liverpool. -----Forwarded Message----- > >LOCAL AND GENERAL NEWS. > >PRINCE BISMARCK has obtained the Emperor's consent to prosecutions of the publishers of the diary of the EMPEROR FREDERICK on the ground of the revelation of State secrets. >____________ > >COLONEL GRAHAM, commander of the Sikkim expedition, has inflicted a severe defeat upon the Thibetans, having captured their camp in Jelapla Pass and routed them with a loss of 400 killed and wounded. On our side COL. BROMHEAD lost his right arm, and nine Sepoys were wounded. >_____________ > >THE ATLANTIC RECORD BROKEN. - The Cunard steamship Etruria arrived at New York on Saturday, having made the fastest passage on record from England - 5 days, 23 minutes, 56 seconds. >______________ > >ACCIDENT AT COCKERMOUTH. - On Saturday as MR. J. BIRKETT, fish dealer, Cockermouth, was watering the plants on the window sill of his house, he fell from the step-ladder and fractured his lower jaw. DR. FORSYTH subsequently reduced the fracture. > >________________ > >DEATH FROM EXCITEMENT. - An extraordinary fatality occurred on Monday afternoon at Cardiff. A man named CHAPMAN, who had been pigeon flying, became much excited on receiving news of the success of his birds, and without a word of warning, dropped down dead. >________________ > >A JUVENILE IMITATION OF PROFESSOR BALDWIN, residing in a London suburb, sustained a serious accident on Wednesday. Using an open umbrella as a parachute, he jumped from an upper window, but fell heavily in the yard, and was picked up unconscious. >________________ > >GALLANT ACTION has been performed by the son of MR. W. BENNETT, ironfounder, of Liverpool, who rescued his little sister at Broadgreen Railway Station, when a rapidly-approaching train was within a yard of her. He rolled with the child in his arms into the "six foot" as the train dashed past. >________________ > >THE MORESBY COLLIERY COMPANY have, we understand, commenced this week to run a workmen's train every morning between Arlecdon Station and Oatlands Colliery, on the Cleator and Workington Junction Railway, for the convenience of their workman and in consideration of their increasing number from Arlecdon district. >________________ > >LECTURE AT FLIMBY. - On Monday evening, the Wesleyan Chapel at Fimby was crowded to its utmost by a large and appreciative audience, on the occasion of an able and interesting lecture by the REV. CHARLES BINGANT, of Maryport, entitled "Tom o' Jack's Lad.: MR. ROBERT FERGUSON presided. After the usual vote of thanks, a collection was made on behalf of the chapel trust fund. >________________ > >MR. SUARTS EXCURSION - TO GLASGOW. - Our readers will note that another popular trip is being run to Glasgow Exhibition by our enterprising big brother, MR. GEORGE SUART, on Monday first. It is a capital opportunity for visiting the big city, and no doubt if the present beautiful weather holds there will be a very large number going. We hope the trip will be a great success. > >_________________ > >THE MAN WHO FEELS BUMPS. - Since Tuesday night, MR. MARK MOORES, Prof. of Phrenology and kindred sciences, has been having large audiences nightly in the Assembly Rooms, and "reading bumps" wholesale. The lectures given by PROF. MOORES are both instructive and entertaining, and his delineations are wonderfully accurate. Those of our readers who have not been, should drop in to-night or to-morrow night and see the entertainment. > >_________________ > >A NEW BOOT AND SHOE SHOP FOR WORKINGTON. - JAMES H. KELLY begs respectfully to intimate to the Clergy, Gentry, and Public Generally, that he has Commenced in Business at 16 Station Road, with an entire New Stock of every Description of Boots, Shoes, and Slippers, where they can rely on getting a really good article at the most economical Prices. Special attention given to Measured Work. A Trial respectfully solicited. Note address, 16 Station Road, (opposite MR. H. SHACKLEY's butcher.). >__________________ > >IRISH NATIONAL LEAGUE MEETINGS, WORKINGTON. - On Sunday last, there was a large attendance of members, MR. WM. TRAINER presiding. The meeting was called to consider the appointment of a delegate to represent the branch at the convention which will be held at Birmingham to-day. There were 3 candidates to select from, and a vote was taken which resulted in MR. ELLERSHAW being chosen - by a great majority. To-morrow (Sunday) MR. ROSS of Maryport will address a meeting in the League Rooms, Pow Street, the chair to be taken at 3 p.m. >______________________ > >ACCIDENT AT THE LOWTHER IRONWORKS. - A serious accident occurred to three men at the Lowther Ironworks, Workington, on Monday, afternoon. The men named MCKITTRICK, HARRISON, and BURNS were taking the bottom out of a cupola when a quantity of the molten metal fell from the apparatus on to the ground which was wet at the time and caused it to explode. The men were very badly burned and bruised about the neck, arms, and back. DR. DUDGEON was called to the assistance of the men, who are now making very good progress. >______________________ > >BURGLARY AT WORKINGTON. - A few nights ago the furniture store of MR. JESSOP, Pow Street, Workington, was entered at a late hour. Entrance was obtained by forcing open the shop door in Pow-street. The robber or robbers decamped with the cash-box, which fortunately contained two threepenny pieces and a few coppers. On going his round, the constable discovered that the door was open, and an alarm was raised. The matter is in the hands of the police. There is reason for believing that the robbery was committed by persons who were familiar with the premises and the mode of barricading the shop door. >_____________________ > >A MAN KNOCKED DOWN WITH A HORSE AND TRAP. - On Wednesday afternoon, a painter named JOHN FLETCHER, living in Derwent Street, Workington, was knocked down near the "Star" office Finkle Street by a horse and trap belonging to MR. DIXON, Ribton, which was being driven up the street by RICHARD RIDGE, senior. FLETCHER was crossing the street in order to get out of the way of a horse. Whilst doing so, Dixon's trap came past and knocked down before the driver could pull horse up. The man was very much shaken, and bruised about his nose. He was taken home in Dixon's vehicle. The street is dangerously narrow at the place, and it is a wonderful thing that so few accidents happen. > >_____________________ > > >SPECIAL MEETING OF THE WORKINGTON LOCAL BOARD. - On Monday afternoon a special meeting of the Workington Local Board was held for the purpose of sealing a power of attorney, authorizing the Board's brokers (MESSRS. BRAGG, STOCKDALE, AND CO.) to sell out consols to produce £4, 283 6s 8d. The members present were MESSRS. G. J. SMITH (chairman), J. MILBURN, J. FLETCHER, W. WILSON, W. CARRUTHERS; with MR. J. WARWICK (clerk). It was explained that the stock formed part of the sinking fund, and the Board were selling out in order to pay off bonds which had become due. As the Board is paying 4 per cent. on the bonds, and only receiving 2-3/4 per cent. on the sinking fund invested in consols, a considerable saving would thus be effected. >__Barb, Ontario, Canada.