... UITBLIO AMUREMENTO, &, THISDAY. Wnea ol WBle Theatre.- Writing on tbe Wal,' and *t ?? A- Orae. The Bohemian Girl. ?? lKiTheatre.- .Tac Sheppnrd, or the Reward OI Industry and Penalty of Idleness, , Jto~sl Amphitheatre. - Fitasmythe of l;'ltastyth5 til, and In uesBot. ?? ~n~os Qolo Theatre,- Tho Dumb Man of Man- '20do'cal Plebaure Gardens.-lgxtra Specidl iGala, for the Benefit of the ...

... YUBM AMUSEMENTS, h&,. PIUS PAY. I Price of WlsTete- ~ UeulMthSi The Artful Dodge. nequal Datcb, and loyal Amphitheatr.- Hamlet a Ballet Divert . U~~ent andS -Ma an a0 Dg! ,nte-.d Th t TBick~et soi eave Mank and ,oya' ,rhe Tn~heatrtoe. HThe°,S&par Bed, the Mhost ~emk~lpx's oana Cirque ~spectacles exotber Perfelou ances. S§'EU~EPcoe 1en's Awmerican CirN Equestrian Mid other Enter- ...

... LIVERPOOL FLORAL AND 1o0t- TICULTURAL SOCIETY. The second exhibition for the season ill omlle tion with this society took place yesterday, ill a large marquee in the park, at the Botanic Gar(les. As a whole, the show was a complete succeS, rued robably exceeded any former exhibition of tile Cand in this town, both as regarded the il';ahty of the plants and the number of visitors. CounJ~inc ...

... AI t VISIT iTO THE OPERA. The Prince and Prihcess of WVales wett in state on Tuesdac i ht to the Royal Italian, Opera, Covent-gMen The roysl party left Marlborough House in five of the Queens carriages. The per- formance was by command of herwsajesty. AU the pomp and ceremony usual on such state occa- sions were strictly observed. The royal party and suite arrived about eight o'clock, under an ...

... AWARD OF PRIZES AT THE MAN. CHESTER AND LIVERPOOL AGRICUL- TURAL SOCIETY'S SHOW. - | TO THE EDITORS OF THE LIVERPOOL MERCURY. n Gentlemen -Through your valuable medium I would Lt direct attent~on to the prizes given by the above society s. (in theclass Seeds, Grain, ?? competition to the United Kingdom) for the best asoroirnent of ?? reede. e The first prize was, I consider, very wrongly ...

... $EMENT FOR TWE WEEK. | PasNon OF WALRS THEAiTR, -The burlesque of Ivanhoe in accordance with the spirit of the imes continues as attractive as ever' The alterations made in the scenery, &c., from time to time since the piece was first presented are decided improvements, whilst the little additions made in the business of the performers who have to sustain the lighter parts contribute greatly ...

... PIRESCOT FLORAL, HORTICUL- TURATJ, & POULTRY SHOW. This exhibition, which, in connection With the thriving little town of - Prescot, is looked forward f to with special interest, took place yesterday, in the ground usually appropriated for the purpose. an extensive field at Parkeide. The weather, a thoughin the early part of the, day somewhat a somecicescams in the afternoon everything ...

... LTA ERCI TS :: LITEPRV~'EX72ACTiS.. -~ ;: ,1 - * M- ow LADIs.-It is rare to find dah indiffbrent waltzer among theladiesof esico. They'asre generally -easy andlithe in their motions, ilir5g 'through th dance with a rather stately, though animated raein;d but without the slightest'approach tos o.IPretty--han&ds'and arms are too common to be regarded ' pirtieblar marks of elgainoe ?? but ...

... LITERNRY EXTRACTS. nc THE DUTY OF A CLERGYMSAN.-HO (Bishop Blonmfield, bc then Bishop of Chester) used to tell a story of one clergy- ca man,.whom be had reproved for certain irrgln te f e codet whicli had been brought to his notice by his pa- vW rishieners, and who had replied, Your lordship, Soas a classical. scholar, knows that lying goes by districts; the ar Cretans, were liars, the ...

... Msxiro LADYES.-It is rare to find an indifferent waltzer among the ladies of Mexico. They are generally easy and lithe in their motions, sailing through the dance with a rather stately though animated mein, but without the Rlightesapproaoh to a hop. Pretty hands and arms are too common to be regarded as particular marks of elegance; but I often observed they took extra pains to display their ...

... POETRY, 11 T E STAGNANT POOl Behold yon stagnant pool, from whence But fetid odours rise Whose waters choked with slimy Weeds The wholesome draught denies. Loatbsome s is the hated spot, Yet 'neath the sun-god's power, The vapours which to heaven arise Win yield the grateful shower. From whence the grass and fragrant flowers, Begem the neighbourin plaI; Where Flora deces her children gay, And ...

... CELEBRATION OF THE COMING OF AGE OF LAWRENCE RAWSTORNE, . , A - , ESQ. )A An event of considerable ?? to the inhabitants of .4 the neighbouring townships of Penwortham, Howick, &I Hutton, and Longton, was celebrated on Thursday last Es viz., the attainment of his majority by the young 'squire a of Penwortham. In the morning the bells of the ancient d pariah church rang merry peals; flags ...