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MADAME TUSSAUD'S EXHIBITION. PORTR IT MODELS of MARSHAL SERRANO and El d er PRIM are nnw added.--Admittance, Is.; children ri_der.ten years of a g e. rd. ; extra rooms, Gd. Open from eleven • till five pin,, and from seven to ten p.m. ARC=YLL ROOM S.LOPEN EVERY 'EVENING for Instrumental Music and Dancing. —The 'urns have been magnificently re-decorated by Messrs. Rubardt and c o a • The celebrated Band will perform during the week T.. a ttractive Programme of Operatic Selections and popu lar Dance Music. _ _ Doors open at half-past Eight o'clock. Admission, Is ; Balcony, 2s. WINDMILL STREET, PICCADILLY Musical Director and Conductor—Signor LUIGI CU ATI ~ PATE AU DIABLE." THE above Paste is a most agreeable relish for Luncheon. Breakfast, &e. It will be found most useful for deviling Legs of Turkey, Fowl, Biscuits, &c. Also their ORIGINAL AND SUPERIOR ESSENCE ANCHOVY AND PURE PICKLES (Mandeld's Patent), To be obtained 'Wholesale and Retail of JOHN BURGESS AND SON, 107. STRAND (Corner of Savov Steps), London, W.C. ASH_ LEY AND CO. FOR WINES. PER DOZEN. Very Fine Pale, Dry, or Golden Sherry 34s. Old Crushed Port (Dow's, TayLA's, and Cockburn's Shipping), Vintage Wines Sparkling Champagne, Imperial, Dry Mosseux, Sil lerY, Qualite Superieure (Perrier's 365. to il4s. Sample cases of the above, containing two bottles Port, two tottles Sherry, two Champagne, forwarded free for 21s. Now ready, at all the Libraries, in 3 vols., By M. BETHAM EDWARDS, Author of "A Win' er with the Swallows," Dr. Jacob," &c. "A thoroughly good story." Examiner. "A very clever story, exquisitely told "—Messenger. Hurst and Blacked, Publishers, 13, Great Marlborough-street. Just published, price ls. Gd., by post is. Bd., the Second Edition, with Addenda, containing additional Facts and Cases, in illus tration of the nefarious proceedings of the Advertising Quacks, - 13 EVELATIONS OF QUACKS AND :IL QUACKERY. By DETECTOR. Reprinted from the "Medical Circular." London: H. 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Samples can also be seen at the Times' Shades. BONA FIDE BusixEssEs.--A n umber of Hotels, Public Mouses, &c., for disposal. Particulars of others wanted in town and country. SCIENTIFIC AND ORNAMENTAL PRESENTS. ORNAMENTS for the Drawing-room, Library, and Dininc,room, consistingof a new end elegant as fprtment of VASES, Fieure., Groups, Candlesticks, Obe tBkg: Inkstands, beautiful inlaid Tables, Paper Weights., In Italian, Alabaster, Parien, Marble, Bronze, Derby t".,.o Spar, &c. Import e d a n d manufactured by JAMES r,NNANT Mineralogist to her Majesty, 1 49 , Strand , London. Mr. T ennant arrenees elementary collections of RO CKS, MINERALS and FOSSILS to illustrate the new edition of Ly e lp s El ements of G e ol ogy • they w ill OW tiV facili tate the interestin study of MINERALOGY and GE OLOGY, and ca g n be bad at 2,5, 10, 20, 50, to 500 guineas each. PRACTICAL INSTRUCTION in GEOLOGY and __ INERALOGY is given by Mr. TENNANT, F.G.S., at 149 , S trnr)(l. LIVERPOOL AND LONDON and TII E L GLORR INSURANCE COMPANY. Offices -1, Dale-street, Liverpool; 7, Conahill ; and Charing-cross, London. _.The Invested Fends now amount to £3,401,055. the Revenue to £ 836 , 816 , an d th a t o f th e Lif e to £259,039. :I'4 moderate rates of premium, with a guaranteed fixed B onus for th e Lif e P o i: c i es of t hi s C ompany, en d their . " 1 " as SPECIAL, SECURITIES to third parties, render them particularly advantageous. Whole-world e Is granted on reasona bl e t erms , an d claims are paid thirty days after admission. JOHN ATKINS, Resident Secretary. SEAMEN'S HOSPITAL, DREADNOUGHT, ,as.off Greenwich, for Sick and Diseased Seamen of All 4.1 _lcus, who are received without any recommendation. _The r ece i pts f rom all sources during the past year were &;879 less than the expenditure. SU BSCRIPTIONS thankfully received by Messrs. Willianas, Deacon, and Co. , bankers, Birchin-lane ; and by the Secretary, at the Society's office, 86, King William- St reet, London, E.C. Qualification for a Governor , 21s. annually ; ' Life Governor, £lolos. N -7----------- ATIONAL ORPHAN HOME, Ham-common, Richmond, Surrey. Founded 1849. Enlarged 18411. Duke 0- under th e p atronage of 11.13. H. the f CAMBRIDGE. E.G., W hereby a home has been afforded for 28 0 Destitute Orphan kfirls of all ages, classes, and denominations, from all parts of the kingdom. The object of the Charity is to give orphan girls a plain F.ng hall education, and practical instruction in the kitchen, house, and laundry, to fit them for domestic service: and, if not other Wise provided for when they attain 15 years of age, to obtain Suitable situations for them. The Committee egrnestly appeal for support. The Charity is entirely sustained by donations and subscriptions. HENRY RINGSCOTE, Treasurer W H. WIPWIOIC Secretary. Office, 121, Pall-mall, W T HE METROPOLITAN CONVALESCENT INSTITUTION. President—His Grace the Duke of WELLINGTON. Treasurers—The Right Hon. Russell Gurney, M.P., and Col. W. F. Grant. DONATIONS and SUBSCRIPTIONS are earnestly aolicited, to enable the Board to meet the greatly increased e xpenditure of this old Charity. 240 adults are received at Walton ; 80 children at Mitcham and Hendon. Bankers—London Joint-Stock Bank, Pall-mall. CHARLES HOLMES, Secretary. office, 32, Sackville-street, Piccadilly. RITISH ORPHAN ASYLUM, Mackenzie-park, Slough (formerly at Clapham-rise). Instituted 1827. Patron—Her Most Gracious Majesty the QUEEN. For the gratuitous board, clothing, and education of destitut e orph ans from all parts of the British dominions, a nd of all denominations, whose parents were once in prosperous circumstances. one hundred and seventy-five orphans now in the In stitution ; ample room for about 30 more. 11:le i- eased support indispensable, as this Charity is not endowed' and is in the greatest need of further pecuniary assistanc e . subscribers and the public are =nvited to inspect the nstituti t 3 8e t ar '9l; and judge as to the nature of the Charity and _voCUltar claim s . The last Report can be obtained on application to the Y. THOS. TILSON, Chairman. CHAS. LEE, M.A. 1- Hon. Secs. AUBREY C. PRICE, M.A., ALFRED MACKENZIE, Secretary. Bank Offices 7 3, Cheapside, London, E.C. erg —Messrs. Williams, Deacon, and Co., Birch in 6 ; and Messrs. Haywood Brothers, Manchester. RE A DRESTORED WITHOUT MEDICINE OR EXPENSE. E/ BARRY'S delicious health-restoring Invalids' and Infants' Food. most STle: av e , REVALEN TA AR AB lOA tr"LItY times its cost in other remedies, and restores ot digestion strong nerves, sound lungs, healthy liver, _tiffectually functional regularity, and energy to the e _ st disordered or enfeebled—removing speedily and indigestion (dyspepsia), cough, asthma, con ; reption, habitual constipation, diarrhoea, all gastric de eitAll,,gereents, bcomorrhoids, liver complaints, flatulency, catarrhs, b g il o i u o t u , sness, fevers, sore throats, diphtheria, rC rr he, colds, influenza, noises in the hoad and ears, impurities, eruptions, hysteria, npu h EON irritability, sleeplessness, • acidity, palpitation, t eartb,,_ 'hr.', headache, debility, dropsy, cramps, spasms, Li t — sea and sickness even in pregnancy or at sea, sinking t,a, b ronchitis, scrofula, tightness of the chest, pains at foe Pit of the stomach and between the shoulders. It is most digestible and nourishing of all foods, and suitable , invalids and infants in all complaints. tad CAITTION.—Beware of the many unsavoury tit more than slopy imitations to which, without autho naron Liebig's name is most audaciously attaalied. Benceforth none will doubt the valuable properties of 1 4i p arTY's health-restoring Revalenta Arabica Invalids' Infants' Food, since to the thousands of blessings it n: already received from invalids whose position had b 7 de emed hopeless, we may now add that of his Holi e" the Pope, whose health has been perfectly restored Wet after thirty years of unsuccessful medical treatment. 1 8 l i quote from the Gazette du Midi, July 25th (Cure No. R o Y 3I : - -"Rome, July 21st, 1866.—The health of the ot , Y Pettier is excellent, especially since, abandoning all "r re medies, he has confined himself entirely to Du oia„r‘rre Revalenta Arabica Food, of which he consumes a w Hate' at every meal. Tt has produced a surprisingly ..e_neficia.l effect on his health, and his Holiness cannot Emiee this excellent food too highly." ~._l-, a ru re No. 58,216 of the Marchioness de llreban of seven f l ", ‘ Fe liver complaint, wasting away, debility, nervous -498, ir ritability, with a nervous palpitation all over, bad gest ien, constant sleeplessness, and the most intolerable el',yous agitaton. stu art ,ureof dyspepsia, from tho Right Hon. the Lord de Decies, Lord-Lieutenant of the Comy of Water- I have derived much benefit from your excellent " — STUART DE DECIES, Dromana, Cappoquin, County atorford." from Cure No. 49,832. - Of fift.v years' indescribable agory o atui dyspepsia, nervousness, asthma, cough, constipa_tion, ef e neY. spasms, sickness, and vomiting. Maria Jolly, Norfolk npervunrne No. 47 ,121.-111iss Elizabeth Jacobs, of extreme vo,lB,i;,usnciees:, indigestion, gatherings, low spirits, and nor- Years di'arorb6'B. eUre N 5 Foods The carriagesoldf riene 14.—Mr. Samuel Laxton, Leicester, of two 4 ".; 121 h., 225. ; 241 b ,'4os. The 121 h. and 2411) Canister, at ls. I.ld. ; 11b., 2s. 9d. on rece;pt of P. 0. Order. Also Du Li a :rY s Ttevalenta Arabica Chocolate Powder is packed in at,isterz : For 12 cups at 2s, for 24 cups at 3s. 6d., for 48 tt s ( P )u s at 65., for 288 cups at 30s. for 576 ceps at 555. Being c ue Penny per cup. The ' 30s. and 555. tins are sent 13k R i f i arriage in England on receiot of Post Office Order. also DU BARRY and Co., 77, gegent-screet, London ; at wortnurn and Mason's; also at 4, Cheapside, 61, tiCh:toe_hutch-stree; London. nd 150, Oxford-street • and 121, Nortk-raad, and all Grocers and 'Chemists. ROYAL FREE HOSPITAL, Gray's-inn-road, in the immediate vicinity of the Great Northern Railway Terminus, King's Cross. Patron—Her Most Gracious MAJESTY the QUEEN. Vice-Patron — Ills Royal Highness the Prince of WALES, K.G. President -L-His Grace the Duke of BUCCLEUCII, K.G. This Hospital, founded iu the year 1828, the first to establish the principle of free admission to the sick poor, without the delay and difficulty of Governors' orders, is wholly dependent for support on voluntary contributions and legacies. It affords relief to a large number of in-patients, and, in addition to this, the average number of attendance of the destitute sick has for a considerable period averaged be tween 3,000 and 4,000 weekly. The Committee earnestly solicit the assistance of the benevolent, as the premises of this hospital are capable of containing several hundred more beds had the Committee the requisite funds to maintain them. Contributions are received by their bankers, Messrs. B r own, Hansom, and Co., Abchurch-lane ; also by Messrs. Coutts and Co.; Drummond and Co. ; Glyn and Co.; Berries eri. Co. ; Ransom and Co.; Prescott, Grote, and Co.; Smith, Pari,o, and Co.; Barclay and Co.; Williams, Deacon, and Co.; Nisbet and Co., Berners Area snd at the Hospital from 10 till 5. J o, °C C 4. for " 16 cuP" 0 05 ,PA, tic e t u `'" tel t rho , ' IV. 23,934 DEDICATED BY EXPRESS PERMISSION TO TILE QUEEN. Now ready, in 1 voi., Bvo., 155., FOURTH EDITION of HER MAJESTY'S TOWER. By W. HEPWORTH DIXON. Hurst and Blackett, Publishers, 13, Great MarlLorough-street. jr EA TIN G E ' SNTCTOESITTI2NIALLOZENGES.-- August 23, 1868. Dear Sir,—Having tried your Cough Lozenges in Incifailiave much pleasure in testifying to their beneficial effects in cases of Incipient Consumption, Asthma, and Bronchial affections ; so good a medicine ought to be known to be appreciated. I have prescribed it largely with the best results. W. B Apothecary H.M. Indian Medical Service. To Mr. Thomas Se ating. Sold by all Druggists. AIVIBERT'S ASTHMATIC BALSAM.—AN 2_41 EFFECTUAL REMEDY, without confining the bowels or affecting the head, truly efficacious and pleas a nt, is admitted to be the be st medicine for immediately re- Having coughs, colds, confirmed cases of asthma, and inci pient consumption. It frequently cures persons whom the faculty pronounce incurable, and admirably allays the ticking which provokes frequent coughing. In approach ing consumption its effects are truly beneficial. Persons deprived of sleep, or even lying down for fear of suffoca tion, may depend on relief in a few minutes after taking it. Prepared only and sold by W. LAMBERT, Chemist, 8, King William-street, Charing-cross, London, and by all druggists, in bottles, 131 d., and three quantities in one, 2s. 9d. each. Be particular, and ask fur Lambert's Asth matic Balsam. The name and address are engraved on the stamp. NOTHING IMPOSSIBLE. AGUA. AMARELL A. restores the Human H a i r to its pristine hue, no matter at what ago. JNO. GOSNELL and CO. have at length, with the aid of one of the most eminent Chemists, succeeded in perfect ing this wonderful liquid. It is now offered to the public in a more concentrated form, and at a lower price. Sold in bottles, 3s. each ; also 55., 7s. 6d., and 15s. each. including brush. Red Bull Wharf, Angel-passage, 93, Upper Thames street London. E.C. m.. HOWARD, SURGEON-DENTIST, 52, Fleet-street, has introduced an entirely new de scription of ARTIFICIAL TEETH, fixed without springs, wires, or ligatures. They so perfectly resemble the natural teeth as not to be distinguished from the ori ginals by the closest observer ; they will never change colour or decay, and will be found superior to any teeth ever before used. This method does not require the extraction of roots, or any painful operation, and will support and preserve teeth shat are loose, and is gua ranteed to restore articulation and mastication. Decayed teeth stopped and rendered sound and useful in masti cation. 52, Fleet-street. At home from 10 till 5. THE BEST REMEDY FOR INDIGESTION. NORTON'S CAMOMILE PILLS are confi dently recommended as a simple but certain Remedy for Indigestion, which is the cause of nearly all the diseases to which wo are subject, being a medicine so uniformly grateful and beneficial that it is with justice tailed the " Natural Strengthener of the Human Stomach." " Norton's Pills" act as a powerful tonic and gentle ape rient; nre mild in their operation, safe under any cir zumstances, and thousands of persons can now boar testi mony to the benefits to be derived from their use, as they have been a -never-failing Family Friend for upwards of 20 years. Sold in bottles at is. 2s. 91, and u s. each, in overy town in the kingdom. CAUTION. _ _ Be sure to ask for " NORTON'S PILLS," and do not be persuaded to purchase any of the various imitations which have sprung up in consequence of the success of Norton's Camomile Pills." RUPTURES.—BY ROYAL LETTERS PATENT. IVHITE'S MOO-MAIN LEVER TRUSS (Perfected and Exhibited in the Great Exhibitions of 1851 and 1862) is allowed by upwards of vivo Hundred Medical men to be the most effective invention in the curative treatment of HERNIA. The use of a steel spring, so often hurtful in its effects, is here avoided—a soft bandage being worn round the body, while the requi site resisting power is supplied by the Nloc-Main Pad and Patent Lever, fitting with so much ease and closeness that it cannot be detected, and may bo worn during sleep. A descriptive circular may be had, and the truss, which can not fail to fit, forwarded by post, on the circumference of the body, two inches below the hips, being sent to the manufacturer, Mr. JOHN WHITE, 228, Piccadilly, London. A Single Truss, 165., 215., 268.6 d., and 31s. 641. Postage, Is, A Double Truss, 31s. 425., and 525. Gd. Postage, ls. Bd. An Umbilical Truss, , 425. and 525. GI Postage, ls. 10d. Post-office Orders to be made payable to John White, Post-office, Piccadilly. NEW PATENT V•LASTIC STOCKINGS, _ld KNEE-CAPS, &c., for Varicose Veins and all cases of Weakness and Swelling of the Legs, Sprains, &c. They are porous, light in texture, and inexpensive, and are drawn on like an ordinary stocking. Price 4s. Gd., 75. 6d., 10s., and 16s. each. Postage, Gd. JOHN WHITE, Manufacturer, 228, Piccadilly. BENEVOLENT SOCIETY OFf ST. PATRICK Under the Patronage o HER MAJESTY AND H.R.H. THE PRINCE OF WALES. The Committee have much pleasure in announcing that the Earl of CORK has consented to preside at the 86th ANNIVER SARY FESTIVAL of this Society, which will be celebrated at WILLIS'S ROOMS, on St. Patrick's Day, the 17th of March neat. Lists of Vice-Presidents and Stewards will shortly be published. The Committee earnestly solicit co-operation and support. THOMAS KIPPAX KING, JuN., SeeretarY• Stamford-street, S.E. KING'S COLLEGE HOSPITAL, Portugal street, Lincoln's-inn.—The Committee earnestly APPEAL for FUNDS to defray the heavy current ex penses. Assistance is urgently noeded. F. ALFRED BEDWELL, Vice-Chairman. JAMES BLYTIE, Secretary. 1 . ONDON FEVER HOSPITAL is the only JU institution in the Metropolis for the treatment and prevention of contagious fevers. CONTRIBUTIONS will be gratefully received by Messrs. Dimsdale and Co., 50, Cornbill CMessrs. Drum mond, Charing-cross ; Messrs. Coutts, Strand ; Messrs. Hoare, Fleet-street ; and by the Secretary, at the Hospital, Liverpool-road, Islington, N. STABLISHMENT for GENTLEWOMEN E./ during TEMPORARY ILLNESS. The relatives of Clergymen, Naval, Military, and Pro fessional Men, Governesses, and Artists may, for a small weekly payment, receive the comforts of a HOME, com bined with the best medical and surgical treatment, a t th e es t a blishment, 90, Upper Harley-street. This establishment, which was opened in 1850, is patro nised by her Majesty. The Bishop of London is Visitor, and it is managed by the Marchioness of Ormonde, the Lady Laura Palmer, Mrs. Edward Romilly, the Lady Caroline Russell, Mrs. Cecil Russell, and other ladies. All information respecting it may be obtained on writ ten or personal application to the Lady Superintendent. Subscriptions received at the Institution, and by the Treasurer, at Messrs. Coutts and Co.'s, 59, Strand. W. C. SPRING RICE, Hon. Sec. THE SUN, LONDON, WEDNESDAY EVENING, FEBRUARY 24, 1869. OPEN STOCK EXCHANGE (LIMITED), 5, LOTHBITRY, E.C. All kinds of Stock Exchange business transacted at a moderate scale of Commission. Money received on Deposit at 14 days' notice of withdrawal. Loans negotiated. R. W. INGLIS, Secretary. I 0 LIN G OSN ELL and CO.'S CHE RRY tTOOTH PASTE is greatly superior to any tooth powder; gives the teeth a pearl whiteness, protects the enamel from decay, and'imparts a pleasant fragrance to the breath. Price is. 61—Red Bull Wharf, 93, Upper T hames- street, London. UTNNEFORD'S FLUID MAGNESIA. — The medical profession for •Thirty Years have ap proved of this pure solution of Magnesia as the best remedy for Acidity of the Stomach, Heartburn, Headache, Gout, and Indigestion ; and as the best mild aperient for delicate constitutions, especially adapted for Ladies, Chil dren, and infants. DINNEFORD and CO., Chemists, t 72, New Bond-street, London ; and of all other chemists throughout the world. SPLENDID SPECULATIONS• GREAT SUCCESS. The present most eminent Speculations can be particularly recommended : With a Single Stake of you can realise £20,000!! with £2 £26100!! with £3 Z37,000!1 with £lO £45,000!! For Prospectuses apply without delay to EUGENE TILLOT, General Merchant, Guernsey. THE ONLY COFFEE MACHINE to Pro- A. duce the Real and Best French CAFE NOIR. Coffee Machines from 3s. 9d. to 12s. 6d. in tin. It " 7s. to 245. iu bronze. It " £2 to £4 in electroplate and gilt. French Coffee Boasters, the Cheapest and Best, from 3s. to Bs. Gd. French Coffee Mills from 3s. to Os. Eggboilers and Rechauds from 3s. 9d. to Fs. CA. C. MAY N.R & kOS.Patentees, 40 and 41, Fleet-street, E.C. HUNTING, SHOOTING, AND FISHING. T - HE STRONGEST MAN in the world cannot break the ever-lasting Porpoise-skin Boot Laces made by _ GILL AND CO., 12, Brewer-street, Golden-square, London, W. Price ls. per pair; by post, 14 stamps; six pairs, ss. FRENCH DUBBING.—This invaluable composition possesses the properties of preserving leather, rendering it supple and waterproof. It is identically the same dubbing as that used by the best turners in Bordeaux. BOOTS, SHOES, and HARNESS are particularly benefited by its application. Sold Wholesale and Retail by W. GILL and CO., Carriers and Leather _Sellers, 12, Brewer-street, Golden- square. Price ls. 6d., 2s. 6d., and ss. per can. A BSOLUTE SECURITY POLICIES, UN -3 FORFEITABLE, 'UNCONDITIONAL, and UN CHALVENGEABLM, issued by the PRUDENTIAL ASSURANCE COMPANY, 62, Ludgate-hill, London, E.C. The Directors of this Company, in deference to an ob jection not unfrequently urged by persons invited to as sure, that the ordinary mode of Life Assurance is in their opinion defective or uncertain, by reason of the operation of the customary conditions, have resolved to promulgatethe present Tables, and to issue Assurances under them which shall be al: absolutely Unforfeitable, Unconditional, and Unchallengeable. For the reason referred to, many persons hesitate or decline to assure on the ground that, in the event of in ability or unwillingness to continue payment of their pre miums, the Assurance will become forfeited. To this class of the public the system now introduced will espe cially commend itself, being entirely free from all condi tions of forfeiture on account of non-payment of premium, or from any other cause whatever; while at the same time it absolutely guarantees at decease, when even a de fault is made in payment of the premium, a fixed sum in respect of every premium paid, bearing the same propor tion to the total amount assured as the number of pre miums actually paid may bear to the whole number origi nally contracted to be paid. Besides this important advantage, every policy will ex pressly state what sum can at any time be withdrawn on the discontinuance of the assurance. The assured will thus always have the option of retain ing either an ascertained fixed sum payable at decease, or, in case of need, of withdrawing a certain amount, ac cording t the duration of the Policy, such amounts being set forth on every Policy, and rendering unnecessary any future reference to the Company on these points, as is the case with ordinary assurances. Creditors assuring the lives of debtors will appreciate this feature as one greatly protective of their interests, and it will likewise commend itself to bankers, capitalists, and others who are in the habit of making advances collaterally secured by Life Policies, as they can at any time learn, by mere inspection, the exact value, either immediate or re versionary, of a Policy of this description. Every Policy issued on this plan will be without any conditions as to voyaginm, foreign residence, or other usual limitations. By this freedom from restrictions of all kinds the objections before referred to will be entirely removed, and the Policies will become at once positively valuable as actual securities. In addition to the foregoing statement of advantages, the number of premiums is strictly-defined. The longest term provided for is twenty-fire years, and the shortest five years, as shown by the Tables. Thus, hankers, Credi tors, and others holding policies of this class as security, may i a s lw ony a l ys know the utmost amount they may be called upon to advance so as to maintain the full benefit of the Assurances—a matter of great importance where policies are held as co ll a t era l secur it y . It necessary to add that, as a consequence of the d ro it l i tc nn ie a s l, u t tader these haywillals tle n ab bn s being unnhau tnfo e i nge rfei abl t:b n l a on any an n y d I,,nrnocuoinld swebToanhtrieevtpyerßp.uolDTicEhfeeNay. may therefore be aptly termed Absolute questionable,pos sessesa nincome an of d Tf it A x L 2l ASSURANCE COMPANY business of a n y office obtainsfi3O ino a 0 year.the eo larg e Itss tamount position o i u of new n AGENTS WAITED. Kingdom. SPECIAL HENRY HARBEN, Secretary. AL PARTMENTS.—One or Two Floors, with Extra Bed Rooms if required. Cosa tl Omnibus, Rail, and Boat. Terms moderate. 13, Chelsea Villas, Fulham-road, Brompton. 1 R. KING'S DANDELION and QUININE LIVER PILLS (Without Mercury). The very best remedy for BILE, WIND, INDIGESTION, ACIDITY, HEADACHE, REARTBIJRN, And acknowledged by many eminent surgeons to be the safest and mildest pills for every constitution. In boxes at is. lid., 2s. 9d., and 4s. Gd., at all chemists. THE SECRETARY of STATE for WAR has approved of a REVIEW of VOLUNTEERS taking place at DOVER, en EASTER MONDAY, the 29th of March, 1869. Applications from Corps desirous of attending this Review must b 3 made on the prescribed form (W. O. Form, No. 1,629) through the Lords-Lie tenant of their respective Counties, and delivered at the War-office on or bafore Monday, the Bth of March, after which date no further applications will be received. It is, however, particularly requested that Command ing Officers will make their applications as early as pos sible before the above date, as their doing so will great l y facilitate Railway and other ar rangements. JAS. LINDSAY, Major-General. War-Office, 19th February, 1869. THE LOMBARD EXCHANGE AND _ NEWS-Rooli. Lombard -street, London. MANAGER —Mr J. 11. YOUNGHUSBAND, late Treasurer and Secretary of the Liverpool Exchange. Subscription, . . , £3 3s. per annum or lOs. monthly, payable _ - in Advance. The Room is supplied with Newspapers, both home and foreign ; Reuter's Telegrams, giving commercial, political, and general telegraphic information ; Shipping Lists, Directories, Timegtbles, and other Books of Re ference. There is also an excellent Refreshment-room attached, as well as a Reading and Writing Room, comfortably fur nished. The attention of country bankers, solicitors, manufac turers, and others is invited to this Institution, which will be found very convenient to gentlemen whose business engagements oblige them frequently to visit the metro polis. For further particulars apply to the Manager of the Room, or to Mr. G. W. Benwell, Secretary of the City Offices Company, P a lmerston-buildings, London. N.B.—For Advertisement Spaces apply to Messrs. Letts, Son and Co., 8, Royal Exchange, E.C.; or at the Office in the Lom bard Exchange. EUROPEAN ASSURANCE SOCIETY. Empowered by Special Act of Parliament. For Life Assurance, Annuities, and Guarantee of Fidelity in Situations of Trust. Chairman— General Sir FREDERIC SMITH, 11. H., F.R.S. Policies payable during Life -- ludisputable—Not liable to Forfeiture. Annual Income exceeds Three Hundred and Fifty Thousand Pounds. The Annuity Tables, offeri n g s p eci al advantages to Annuitants , and full particulars of the popular Principles of this Society, will be app f l o i un can d ts in po t s h t freNeeew Prospectus, which will be forwarded to HENRY LAKE, General Manager. 316, Regent-street, and 17, Waterloo-place Pall mall, London. ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY. HEAD OFFICES: Royal insurance Buildings Lombard -street, London. Royal insurance Buildings North John-street, Liverpool. CAPITAL, TWO MILLIONS STERLING. Total Annual Revenue exceed 5 ,,,,,,,,,,,,,, £803,' 00 Accumulated Funds in hand .................. £1,500,000 LIFE DEPARTMENT. Life and Annuity Funds.— .............. ....£1,031,329 SPECIAL AD VANTAGES — Exemption of Assured from Liability of Partnership. BONUSES among the largest ever declared by any Company. Profits divided every five years. All new Life Insurances now effected will become entitled to an Increased Share of the Profits. FIRE DEPARTMENT. Premiums in 1867 .................. £46),553. REDUCTION OF DUTY.—Since this first took place the increase of business of the ROYAL has exceeded that of any other Office, as shown by Government Returns. Prompt and liberal settlement of Losses. JOHN H. 31 CLAREN, Manager. JOHN B. JOHNSTON, Secretary in London. EAGLE INSURANCE COMPANY. LONDON. Report of the Directors for the year ending the 30th June, 1868, read at the Annual General Meeting of Proprietors, August 14, 1868 --Colonel CHARLES WETHERALL, K.C.T., Chairman of the Company, in the Chair. The proprietors will no doubt remember that at the last annual general meeting a report was made to them for the quinquennial period then terminating, and that a bonus was declared in respect of it amounting to the sum of £208,774. The surplus fund account, as under, commences with the balance of June, 1867, after deduction of this bonus—that is to say, with the debit of £772,740 13s. 9d. SURPLUS FUND ACCOUNT, 80TH JUIE, 1868. Dn. INCOME OF TUE YEAR. Balauee of account, 30th June, 1867, 081,514 13 9 Less amount distributed as bonus 208,774 0 0 Premiums on new assur ances Ditto on old ditto 866,215 3 ----- X 380,811 8 3 MILNERS' STRONG lIOWFAST AND FIRE RESISTING SAFES, Chests, Doors, and Strong Booms, with the progressive and recent improvements effected after half a century's experience, effectually guard against Fire and Burglars.—Liverpool, Manchester, Sheffield, Leeds, Hull, and 47A, Aloor,ple-street, City, London. j?ARTRIDGE AND COOPER. MANUFACTURING STATIONERS, 102, FLMET-STREET (CORNER OF CILANCERY-LANE), LONDON (E.C.) THE PUBLIC SUPPLIED AT WHOLESALE PRICES. CARRIAGE PAID to the COUNTRY ON. ORDERS OVER 20s. per ream. s. d. Fine Cream Laid Note ; a cheap paper 3 0 Superflie Cream Laid Note: much approved 4 0 SupeifineThiek Cream Laid Note ; especially recommended 5 6 Extra Suporfine Double Thick Cream Laid Note 7 0 Straw Paper, " Patent;" adapted for rapid writing 2 Large Commercial Note Papers 'ls., 45., Is., and 6 0 Foolscap Papers, blue or cream........ 105. Gd , 12s. Gd., and 14 6 Outsides Foolscap 6 6 Letter Paper for scribbling plain, 45.; ruled ditto, 4 6 Tinted Lined Note five quires for Is. Gd., or 5 6 Double Thick Cream Wove "Club House" ote, five quires for 2s. 6d. Superfine Cream or Blue Envelopes, 4s 6d, 5s 6d, & 6s 61 Large Blue Wove Commercial Envelopes, 4s 6,1 per 1,000 Cheap Buff Colour, for circulars, &c.., 3s COLOUR STA M PING (Relief) reduced to Is. per 100. Polished steel dies sunk by the best artists in the trade at about half the prices charged by the retail houses. An .I..LLU ITR ATED CATALOGUE, containing full descrip tion, with prices of Account Books, Copying Presses, Inkstands, Stationery, Cabinets, Postage scales, Despatch Boxes, Travelling Writing Cases, Desks, and Bags, &c , post free. INDIA OFFICE, 29th January, 1869. By order of the Secretary of State for India in Council. Notice is hereby given, that packages, stated to contain r eserved articles from the estates of deceased Officers and soldiers of the late East India Company's Servico, and of Her Majesty's Indian Military Forces, have from time to time been received from the Governments of the respec tive Presidencies in India. Packages containing articles reserved from the follow ing estates remain unclaimed, viz. :- 8. 8011, IT., Lieutenant, 2d Madras Native Infantry. 10. Bouthflower, W. 11., Surgeon, Madras Medical Department. 13. Buchan, C., Sub-Conductor, Madras Establishment. 22. Cheyne, A., Assistant Surgeon, Madras Medical Department. 24. Cockburr, A. K., Lieutenant, 50th Madras Native Infantry. 25. Carlow, W. A ., Assistant Surgeon, Madras Medical Department. 53. Floud E., Lieutenant, 32d Madras Native In fantry. 59. Grant, Lieutenant, sth Madras Light Cavalry. 60. Gunthorpe, W. M., Major, 6th Madras Native in fantry. 76. Jervis, S. W., Lieutenant, 36th Madras Native in fantry. 78. James, E., Assistant Surgeon, Madras Medical De partment. 94. Maingay, J. W., Lieutenant, 38th Madras Native Infantry. 98. Marriott, 13. W. F., Lieutenant, 13th Madras Na tive Infantry. .113. Neale, F., Cadet, Madras Establishment. 121. Perring, J. W. C., Lieutenant, 35th Madras Native Infantry. 124. Pinchard, J., Lieutenant, Madras Horse Artillery. 126 n. Preston, Richard 8., Lieutenant, Madras Infantry. 133. Robertson, A., Ensign, Ist Madras Native Infantry. 140. Stewart, M., Lieutenant, Madras Artillery. 145. Stoddart, J. A., Captain, sth Madras Native In fantry. 150 a. Stewart, G., Ensign, 36th Madras Native Infantry. 155. Watson, G. li, Lieutenant, 19th Madras Native Infantry. 156. Ward, A., Captain, Ist Madras Fusiliers. 158. Wynter, W., Lieutenant, 52d Madras Native In fantry. 163. Weymouth, Captain, 42d Madras Native Infantry. Applications for such packages should be made by next of kin of the deceased, or by the legal representatives of such iu n th e e x e t v o e f n k t i o n f , the 11 1 1 h i e lit p a a ry Secretary, ekageut at qnest t i h on is r O em ffice. -tin - ing unclaimed for the further period of six months from this date, they will be opened, the contents be disposed of by sale, and the amount realized be credited to the estate of the deceased. T. T. PEARS, Major-General, Military Secretary. pRINTIN G.—TO PROPRIETORS OF NEWSPAPERS, PERIODICALS, &c. The Printing and Machining of Newspapers, &c., done on exceedingly favourable terms. Use of Editorial and Publishing Offices, if required. Estimates forwarded on receipt of particulars, with stamped directed envelope for reply. Address—The Manager, "Sun" Printing Offices, 3, Church-row, Savoy, Strand, W.C. (INE HUNDRED & SEVENTY DESTITUTE 0 ORPHAN CHILDREN aro being maintained in the ROYAL ALBERT ORPHAN ASYLUM at tho moderate rate of £25 per annum each. Funds greatly needed. CHARLES A. WALKER, Secretary. Mice, 54, Cheapside, London, E.O QAMARIT IN FREE HOSPITAL for WOMEN ) 1 / 4 -1 and CHILDREN, Lower Seymour-street, Portman- Pqnaro. The only free Hospital for dis-ases of women. 2,746 patients wore treated last month without letters of recommendation. Subscriptions and donations are much needed, and will be received by Messrs. Hatchard, ; Sir Samuel Scott, Bart.; Messrs. Barclay, Coutts, Glyn, Ransom ; and by the Secretary. THE HOSPITAL for WOMEN, S o h o -s q uare. —Bankers : Messrs. Barclay, Bevan, and Co. ; Messrs. Ransom, Bouverie, and Co.—The Committee APPEAL very earnestly for CONTRIBUTIONS. The Hospital is now open on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fri days to out-patients who are treated - without letters of recommendation. HENRY B. INGRAM, Secretary. A.D. 1720. ft 0 YAL EXCHANGE ASSURANCE CORPORATION. (Established by Charter of his Majesty George the First), -- - --- - -- - For SEA, FIRE, LIFE, and ANNUITIES. Offices—ROYAL EXCHANGE, London. Branch Office-29, Pall Mall, S.W. OCTAVIUS WIGRAM, Esq Governor. JAMES STEWART 'PIDGEON, Esq Sub-Governor. CHARLES JOHN MANNING, Esq Deputy-Governor. DIRECTORS. Robert Barclay, Esq. John Garratt Cattley, rsq. Mark Currie Close, Esq. Edward James Daniell, Esq. William Davidson, Esq. Lancelot William Dent, Esq. Alexander Druce, Esq. Fred k. Joseph Edlmann, Esq. Charles Hermann Goschen, Esq. Riversdale Wm. Grenfell, Esq. Francis Alex. Hamilton, Esq. Robert Amadeus Heath, Esq. Medical Referee, Sami William Tetlow Hibbert, Esq. Wilmot Holland, Esq. Egerton Hubbard, Esq. Nevile Lubbock, Esq. George Forbes Malcolmson, Esq. Lord J osceline Wm. Percy. Charles Robinson, Esq. Samuel Leo Schuster, Esq. Eric Carrington Smith, Esq. Joseph Somes, Esq. William Wallace, Esq. Charles Baring Young, Esq. fuel Solly, Esq., F.R.S. FIRE and LIFE ASSURANCES may be effected on advantageous turps. The Duty on Fire Assurances has been reduced to the uniform rate of Is. 6d. per cent. per annum. No charge is made by this Corporation for Fire Policy or Sta►np, however small the Assurance may be. Fl 'MING STOCK.—No Extra Charge' is made for the use of Steam Thrashing Machines. The Reversionary Bonus on British LIFE POLICIES has averaged nearly 2 per cent, per annum on the sum assured. Equivalent reductions have been made in the Premiums payable by persons who preferred that form of Bonus. Tho Divisions of Profit take place every Five Years. Any sum not exceeding .£15,000 may be insured on one Life. - - • - This Corporation affords to the AsFu re d Liberal participation in Profits, with the guarantee of a large invested Capital Stock, and exemption under Royal Charter from the liabilities of part nership. The advantages of modern practice, with the secu rity of an Office whose resources have been tested by the experience of nearly a CENTURY AND A HALF. ROYAL EXCHANGE, LONDON. ROBERT P. STEELE, Secretary. GAME LICENCES. THE COMMISSIONERS OF INLAND REVENUE hereby give Notice that SUPPLEMENTARY LISTS, containing the Names of all Persons who have taken ou t LICENCES to K ILL and DEAL in GAME in the current Year, from the 30th September last inclusive, have been printed for each Excise Collection. A Copy of the List, applicable to any District, may be obtained GRATIS on application at the Offices of the respective Collectors or Supervisors of Inland Revenue, Distributors or Sub-Distribu tors of Stamps, by whom Licences are issued. The Commissioners further give Notice that instructions have been issued to their Officers to take the necessary steps t o prefer informations for penalties against all persons found in pursuit of or dealing in Game without license. WM. CORBETT, Secretary. Inland ReVenne, Somerset House, L on don, February 15, 1869. DOG LICENSES.—CAUTION. rrHE COMMISSIONERS of INLAND RE J. VENUE GIVE NOTICE that all DOG LICENSES granted in the year 1868 expired on the 31st December last, and every person keeping a dog in the current year is required forthwith to take out a new License. Tho duty payable for each dog kept is Five Shillings. The penalty for keeping a dog without License is Five Pounds. A License is not transferable from one person to another. A License may be obtained by the owner giving his name and address, and the name of the place where the dog is kept, on application at The Office of the Collector of Inland) In the Revenue, I b b neigh- Revenue, The Office of the Distributor of Stamps }. d of the Or applicant's re sidence. - A Money Order Post Office. Licenses will also be granted by the several Supervisors of Inland Revenue. Persons residing at a distance from any of the above offices, by transmitting with their application Inland Revenue (Receipt) or Postage Stamps for the proper amount of duty, to the Collector of Inland Revenue for the District, will receive a license in return by post. M. COBBETT, Secretary. THE ASSOCIATION for the WELFARE of the BLIND, 210, Oxford-street, and 127, Euston-road. Patroness-114r Most Gracious Majesty the QUEEN. This Institution affords employment in various ways to 172 blind men and women. Pensions to various amounts are granted to the blind who cannot earn their own living. 500 blind men and women aro applying for help, which cannot be given for WANT of FUNDS. Contributions will be thankfully received by the Secre tary, Rev. C. B. REID, M.A. GREAT NORTHERN HOSPITAL, Caledonian-road, Islington, N. Supported by Voluntary Contributions. This Hospital has relieved 481,954 patients since it was establisbeo at King's-cross in 1856. Patients are admitted free. Bankers—Messrs. Barnet, Lloyds, and Co., 60, Lombard street, Messrs. Ransom and Bonverie, 1, Pall-malL—Hon, Sec., / Smith. Esa. GEO. REID, Sec. THE ROYAL HOSPITAL for DISEASES of the CH...!;ST, City-road.—The wards for in-patients are constantly full, those for ont-patients crowded daily. FUNDS greatly needed. CHARLES L. KEMP, Secretary. rrHE ROYAL INFIRMARY for DISEASES X of CHILDREN and WOMEN, Waterloo -bridge- road. Upwards of 100 poor sick children are relieved daily at this Hospital. The Committee most earnestly solicit Contributions, to enable them to continue the benefits of medical aid to those numerous poor suffering children, who are rendered so helpless by sickness and poverty. Bankers, Messrs. Fuller, Banbury, and Co., 77, Lombard street; and by Messrs. Coutts and Co., Strand. CHARLES J. F. RENTON, Secretary. Waterloo-bridge-road, S E. B RITISH HOME for INCURABLES, Clap ham-rise. instituted in 1861. Patroness—H.R.H. the Princess of WALES. This Institution provides a home for life, with good nursing and skilled medical attendance, for persons over 20 years of age and above the pauper class, who are hope lessly afflicted with incurable disease. Pensions of £2O per annum are also granted. The Home was opened in September, 1863 ; 71 in patients and 106 annuitants have been elected. Elections in May and November. Forms of application may be ob tained from the Secretary. ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTIONS and DONATIONS are earnestly solicited. Bankers—Messrs. Barclay, Bevan, and Co., 54, Lombard street, E.C. ; Messrs. Drummond, Charing-cross, S.W. ED WD. WEA VER, Sec. Offices, 73, Cheapside, E.C. T HE RESCUE SOCIETY'S HOMES are as follows : For Fallen Women. 28, Church-row, Hamp- 150, New Kent-road. stead. 48, Church-street, Stoke 13, Camden-street, Camden- Newington. town. Maize-hill Cottage, Green -205, Great Portland street. wich. For Young Girls in Danger. 27, Church-row, Hampstead. 9, Henstridge-villas, St. John s-wood. St. Mary's Lodge, Buckhurst-hill. Country Home—St. James's-street, Dover. Temporary Home-85, Queen-street, Cheapsido. In addition to the above-named homes, the Committee have under their charge three homes for servants of good character, in which are admitted about 1,000 friendless servants annually. The home at Great Portland-street is for young fallen girls from 10 to 16. The committee ale deeply anxious to open another house for this pitiable class. The Society admitted to its homes last year 687 young women and girls. It was compelled to refuse 524 appli cants, whose histories are recorded in the applicant's book. The Society's Report (of which a contributor writes, never read a report of any charitable institution which so entirely commended itself to my mind and awoke my sympathy") may be had on application. The Society is under the presidency of the Earl of Shaftesbury. Its bankers are Messrs. Barclay and Co. The Committee very earnestly commend its work to the benevolent. DANL. CODPER4 Sec. RE Queen-street Cheapside. Interest from invest ments.... 117,584 7 8 4498 ' 895 15 11 Profit and loss, balan ce 3 of account 4 6 ,070 13 544,466 9 2 Total income £1,317 : 207 2 11 CR. CHARGE OF THE YEAR' £8877 5 0 , Dividend to proprietors .................... Claims on decease of lives assured Additions to those u n d er £265,523 13 5 participating policie. 22,816 4 7 Policies su rren d e red 28642 11 3 Re-assurances, new Ditto, old 50,365 0 8 ••••••••••• Commission Medical fees 4317 ; "1 6 / 5°12 81 1 1556 32° Income tax ••• 2,215 4 7 Expenses of manage ment 8 5 400,777 9 5 15,489 Total charge .... .......... £409,654 14 5 Balance of account, 30th ... no . .. 1868 ...... 907,552 8 6 £1,317,207 2 11 Examined and approv ‘.l THOMAS ALLEN} Auditors. HENRY BOSE, The total income of the year, it will b e seen, is £544,466 9s. 2d., and the t o t a l out 0£409,654 14s. sd. ; the diffe rence, or the su m l a id byg viz., £134,811 14s. 9d.—raises the fund again to £907,552 Bs. 6d. The interest rec e i ve d dur i ng the year is £117,584 7s. 3d., arising from the productive portion of the realised assets of £2,897,157, mentioned in the last year's report. The whole assets, productive and unproductive, may there fore be considered as having improved at the rate of rather more than 4 per cent. ; or, if the profit shown of £46,070 13s. 3d., derived from various extraneous sources, be in cluded, at upwards of £5 12s. per cent. The premiums on new assurances are £14,596 Is. 9d., and of this sum £3,270 15s. 4d. has been expended in re assurances. The claims on decease of lives assured are nearly iden tical in amount with those of 1866. They are less than those of last year by nearly £19,000. A considerable reduction, too, appears in the amount of premiums paid for re-assurance, many of the risks re-assured having terminated by death and other causes. The expenses of management are less than those of last year by upwards of £1,400. But they still include charges incurred in the final closing of the two officeslast absorbed by the company. The whole expenditure, however, in cluding income tax, is at the rate of little more than 51 per cent. on the total income. The balance-sheet is as follows : DR. LIABILITIES. Interest due to proprietors Claims on decease of lives assured, and additions thereto unpaid Sundry accounts Liability under sums assured, &c. (1867) 6,369,169 11 7 Proprietors' fund ........... Surplus fund as before 907,552 8 6 Total £7,565,198 1 3 Cu. ASSETS. Amount invested in fixed . mortgages £1,460,772 2 7 Ditto ditto decreasi n g ditto Ditto ditto reversions 347,136 5 5 Ditto ditto funded securities Ditto ditto temporary securities Current interest on the above invest- 86,243 7 6 22,604 2 9 ments Cash and bills Advanced on security of the company's policies..., 159,503 14 9 Agents' balsjices Sundry accounts Value of premiums (1867) ............ Value of re-assurances 86,860 13 9 Total ............ ....................... £7,565,198 1 3 E xa mined and approved. THOMAS A LLEN,/ lIENRY ROSE, Auditors. The present disposition of the Company's funds is shown by this account. On ccmparing it with that of 1867, it will be observed that further investments have been made on mortgage and in the Government funds, and that about £ll,OOO more has been advanced on secur it y o f th e com pany's policies. Exclusive of the sum indicating the value of the future premiums, the assets amount to £3,059,030 35. 3d. The direction of the company is now constituted as follows : The Right Hon. Sir JOHN YOUNG, Bart., K.C.B. Chair- man. WILLIAM FREDERICK DE LA RUE Esq., Deputy- Chairman. Charles Bischoff, Esq. Thomas Boddington, Esq. Charles Chatfield, Esq. Sir J. Buller East, Bart., Chas. Thos. Holcombe, Esq. Joshua Lockwood, Esq. James Murray, Esq. Philip Rose, Esq. George Russell, Esq. Thos. Godfrey Sambrooke, Esq. Admiral Tindal. D.C.L. i Robert A. Gray: Esq. . I Wm. Augustus Guy, M.D., I F.B.S. I HOSPITAL for DISEASES of the THROAT Golden-square, W. President—His Grace the Duke of GRAFTON. The Committee of Management earnestly APPEAL for FUNDS to help them to meet the heavy current expenses. Upwards of 18,000 poor persons have been relieved in the last six years. GEORGE WOOD, Secretary. THE LONDON SURGICAL HOME for DISEASES and ACCIDENTS of WOMEN, for the Reception of Gentlewomen and Females of Respect ability upon a weekly payment. Under the management of Mr. Baker Brown. The private medical attendants of the patients are invited to visit them, and to meet in consultation before treatment. Full particulars cin be obtained on application to the Lady-Soperintandent, 18, Stanley-terrace, Notting-hill, W. ; or to Mr. Baker Brown, 136, Harley-street, W. £772,740 13 9 rtubm.... 4d. STAMPED sd. THE WELLINGTON, 54, St. James's-street, S.W. DINNER from the joint, with vegetable. bread, cLeese, and attendance, 2s. SET DINNER, including soup, fish, joints, and sweets, with attendance, Se. The WELLING lON DINNER, a most recherché dinner, with dessert and attendance. A comfortable SMOKING ROOM, and the best BILLIARD ROOM in London. INCORPORATED LAW SOCIETY, U.K.— t. LECTURES and LAW CLASSES, 1868-69. LECTURES. Three Courses of Lectures on Common and Mercantile Law, Conveyancing, and the Law of Real Property and Equity, will be delivered in the Hall of the Society in the months of February, March, April, May, and June next. LAW CLASSES.. In connexion with the lectures classes will be conducted under the guidance and superintendence of the lecturers, and will proceed concurrently with the lectures. The number of subscribers to each class will be limited, and . the instruction given will be confined to an examination of the students upon the subject of a preceding lecture, or on portions of a given book bearing on the same subject. A sufficient number of classes will follow each lecture, and be of such duration as shall provide for the efficient instruc tion and examination of the students. The teaching of the lectures will thus be amplified, and impressed on the memory by the classes ; and the system of constant ex amination will test, from time to ime, the progress made by the students. LECTURES on COMMON and MERCANTILE LAW, by CHARLES HENRY ANDERSON, Esq., Barrister at-Law. The Course will consist of Nine Lectures upon the fol lowing subjects : a. Simple Contracts. b. Contracts under Seal. c. The Contract of Sale. d. Bills of Exchange, Promissory . Notes, and Chocks ; with the distinction between negotiable instruments and other simple contracts. e. Freight and Contracts of Affreightment, with the pe culiarities of Charter-parties and Bills of Lading. The Loss of a British Vessel and its consequences 1. To the Owner of the Vessel. 2. To the Owner of the Cargo. 8. To the Underwriter. - g. In connexion with the foregoing will be considered the Rule of the Road at Sea as contrasted with that on Shore: also the Law of Negligence and the Liability of a Master for the acts of his Servant. --------- ...._............,. ....., _ ...___ ln his private classes the reader will use as text-books The Law of Contracts (Smith), An Action at Law :Smith), A Digest of Common Law (Andsrson). .... _ LECTURES on CONVEYANCING and the LAW of REAL FROPERTY, by T. LL. MURRAY BROWNE, Esq., Barrister-at-Law. This Course will consist of Nine Lectures:— Lecture I. Introductory.—Practical Hints on the perusal and examination of Abstracts. Lectures 11., 11L, IV. Settlements.-1. Settlements of Personal Estate; a. Investment of Trust Funds ; b. Usual Trustee Clauses, Appointment of Now Trustees; c. Usual Powers and Covenants, &c.: d. Remarks on the Effect of Recent Statutes-2. Sc ttlemonts of Real Estate ; a. Estates for Life and in Remainder, Waste ; b. Jointures, P or tions, &c : c. Usual Powers: Remarks• on the Leases and Sales of Settled Estates Act; d. The Suncession Duty Act-3. Disentailing Deeds, the existing Law of Entail 4. Practical Suggestions in connexion with the subject of Settlements. Lectures V., VI. NV ills.-1. Usual Frame and Contents of a Will —2. Principles of Construction of Wills-3. Practical Hints on Drawing Wills. Lecture VII. Copyholds.-1. Introductory Remarks, Fines-2. Surrenders and Covenants to Surrender-3. Admissions-4. The Enfranchisement of Copholds. Lectures VIII., IX. Miscellaneous Deods.-1. Credi tors' frust Deeds-2. Separation Deeds-3. Articles of Partnership, &c. In these lectures and classes the Introductions and Notes to Mr. Davidson's Precedents will be especially referred to. As elementary works, Mr. Joshua Williams's Books on Real and Personal Property are recommended. EQUITY LECTURES, by Sir GEORGE YOUNG, Bart., Barrister-at-Law. This course will consist of Nine Lectures : Lecture 1. Review of Equity, and suggested arrange rnents for purposes of Study. Lecture 11. The Jurisdiction in matters of Account generally, Apportionment and Contribution. Lecture 111. The Jurisdiction in matters of Account, continued : specially, between Principal and Agent. Lecture IV. The Jurisdiction in matters of Account, continued: specially, between Partners. Lecture V. The Jurisdiction in matters of Administra tion ; 1. The Administration of Assets. Lectures VI., VII. The Administrative Jurisdiction, coLtinued: 2. The Administration of Trusts, as enlarged by recent statutory enactment. Lectures Injunctions. Books recommended : —Story's Equity Jurisprudence, chapters 8,9, 10, 13, Iz, 23 ; Iladdan's Administrative Jurisdiction of the Court of Chancery. Smith's Manual of Equity and White and Tudor's Lead ing Cases in Equity will be the books principally referred to during the course. The subscription payable for he Lectures— For all the Foreach three courses. course. By clerks of members By clerks of gentlemen not members By all other persons not being members The subscription payable fox the law classes— For all the branches of For eac instruction. branch. By every subscriber £s 5 0 £2 12 6 Members of the Society may attend tho lectures without subscribing. To prevent interruption at the lectures, subscribers cannot be admitted to the hall after the lecture has com menced. 2 2 0 E. W. Williamson, Secretary. Law Society's Hall, Oct., 1868. N.B. Gentlemen may subscribe for and attend the lec tures and classes, either separately or it collectively ; but as the instruction given in the (111sses will have special re ference to preceding lectures, is recommended that those who desire to attend the classes should also attend the lectures. IpRIENDLESS AND FALLEN.—LONDON V FEMALE PREVENTIVE and REFORMATORY IN STiTUTiON. president—Rev. CANON DALE. CONTRIBUTIONS for the support of the Homes in 1868 are ear neatly solicited, wh ich may be sent to bankers, Messrs. Blon. quet, Salt, and Co., 73, Lombard street, KC. ; Francis Nicholls Xsq. (of the Committee), 14, Old Jewry Chambers, N.O. X. W. THOMAS Sec., 200, Euston-road, N.W. nrOMELESS BOYS OF LONDON.-FUNDS ti are earnestly solicited for the purchase of food and clothing for the 126 boys on board the ~C hichester Training Ship. 150 boys in the Rei . uge„), Utroat Queen-street. 91 girls iu the Refuges, 19, Broad-street, and Ealing'. 370 children. £l5 will keep a boy or girl for one year. Contributions received by the London and Westminster Bank 214, High Holborn, and 41, Lothbury, KC.; and by wILLIAM WTLLI AMS, Secretary. No. S, Great Queen-street, Lincoln's-inn-tied& HOME for the HELPLESS.—ST. JAMES'S DIOCESAN HOME for FEMALE PENITENTS (Hammersmith), under the immediate directi on o f the Bishop of London. The work carried on by aSisterhood, "in faithful accordance with the principles of the Re formed Church of England." FUNDS greatly needed; COUNCIL. The Bishop of LONDON, Major-Gen. Rt. Hon. Percy \ Herbert, M.P. Re 7. J. E. Kempe Rev. W. F. Erskine Knollys Rev. S. W. Lloyd Rev. A. Martineau Rev. W. D. Maclagan Rev. Daniel Moore Rev. J. Moorhouse J. D. Morton, Esq. Rev. Cantal Nepean Rev. E. Parry John Pearson, Esq., Q.O. Rev. G. F. rrescott Rev. F. Pigou R. T. Pigott, Esq. B. R. Pym, Esq. Hugh H. Seymour, Esq. R. Wade. Esq- Loftus Wigmm, Esq. ived by any of the aboveloby an d Co ; and by the e$ on I, 14, ”ications may be •Serwur-gtra eebrePsoserd. Rev. J. W. Ayre Rev. F. G. Bloomfield Hon. and Rev. F. Byng Rev. R. G. Baker Rev. S. Brooke The Lord Clinton Rev. W. Cadman E. Charrington, Esq. Rev. E. L. Cutts, Chaplain Rev. E. Capel Cure Rev. J. E. Cox Octavius Coope, Esq. Arthur Currie, Esq. Rev. J. Connell Rev. C. W. Furse C. J. Freake. Esq. J. S. Gilliat, Etiq. Rev. Dr. F Hemp H G Heald, Esq. R. Hook, Esq., Treasurer Subscriptions will be recei , Messrs. Harries, Farquhar, Secretary, Rev. S. W. Lloyd man-square, to whom comnan ROYAL HOSPITAL for INCURABLES, West-bill, Putney- 18:x4.. Established 31st July, 1854. This Institution exists for the comforfflt .anicted d rewitho i lief f pencur r- sons (being above the pauper class) a able bodily disease. Relief is afforded -Ist. By supplying a home, with medical attendance, nursing, and all requisites for the in valid. 2d. By granting a n annuity of .£2O to patients at their own homes. A new wing to the Hospital has lust been completed at a cost of upwards of £lO,OOO, and FUNDS are urgently NEEDED to liquidate the expenses incurred. There are 120 inmates, and 237 pensioners, all entirely dependent upon voluntary subscriptions. Nearly 300 approved applicants aro awaiting eleCtion. For the maintenance of present operations, for the ex tension of the benefits of the Charity, donations, and espe cially annual subscriptions, are earnestly solicited. Life subscriptions, £5 ss. and upwards; annual subscriptions, half a guinea and upwards, with votes in proportion. Information will be supplied, with the greatest pleasure, upon application to the Secretary, by whom contributions will be thankfully received. FREDERIC ANDREW, Secretary. No. 10_ Poultry? London, E.C. Septfmber, 1868. The debate in the House of Representatives, on February 3, shows why persons who have invested in United States Securities should under stand something of the Republic, that they may not be deluded to their own detriment into getting rid of their securities at the very time that they ought to buy. " Mr. HOLMAN (Democrat, Indiana) moved to insert a new section, taxing the iuterest on United States Bonds ten per cent. He reminded the House that at the last ses sion, by a large majority, the house had, ou motion of Mr. . _ COBB, pledged itself to that principle. " Mr. SCHENCK. suggested tint the House of Represen tatives was a mighty uncertain body, and that that vote had been given on the ev3 of a general election. "Mr. HOLMAN expressol his surprise that the Chairman of the Committee of Ways and Means would find a parti san explanation for tho action of the House." No Representative doubted the plain, unvarnisbel truth of whit Mr. SCHENCK said ; but the mischief is, that here people are deceived, supposing that sort of talk really to mean action. The Democrats played a desperate card, because they were in a desperate strait ; but nil. played it to their own injury, as the result proved? and as those who best 'knew the, people were all along convinced would turn out to be the case. What principally tended to mis lead the English was the positive tone assumed by the correspondents of most of the London daily newspapers. The Star does not appear to have a correspondent ; he of the Daily News writes essays, not news ; the " occasional" letters of the others had little influence, but there remained the Times and the Standard, and it was their correspondents who did the mischief. We know not what has become of that interesting individual who wrote alternately from New York and Washington to the Standard, for his letters disappeared with the old year, a cir cumstance we regret, for he was a genuine Copper head, and gave the view of a large American sec tion in bright, lively colours, which were always worth looting at, however little we agreed with the painter. "MANHATTAN" was among the best of cor respondents, and his successor on the staff of the Standard was no feeble imitator, though an imitator. Like his predecessor the opinions put forward were tinged with party colours when they ought not to have been so tinged, doing harm in Europe, where we dare say many a man has bitter cause to regret the in fluence they exerted on his investments. This cor respondent was prepared to stake his very existence —so certain was he of the fulfilment of his predic- tion—that the alternative would eventually be with his countrymen, total repudiation—or greenback re demption. Acting on the principle we so heartily condemn, that no quarter is to be shown to a politi cal foe, he perverted the meaning of the Republican platform; and, while acknowledging that his own party desired repudiation, he vehemently contended that they desired it no more than the Republicans, nor as much as the mass of the people. Now .he must have known that the vote of Congress and the action of the Republican party was influenced by the sole desire to trim their sails so as to catch every favouring breeze by which to get ahead of the competing ship, while he stu liously ignored the fact that not only were the mass of the Republicans op posed to repudiation in any form, but that a consider able section of his party were so also, all sound argument urging a faithful discharge of every obli gation, and a liberal construction in favour of the creditor of every doubtful point— that Congress might be considered certain to see this, and that its expediency would soon become evident to so acute a people. There was not, however, a word to qualify the unhesitating expression of his opinion. his countrymen were fools and rogues ; they had sense enough to sell as many Bonds as they could to Euro peans, so as to throw as much as possible of the loss on foreigners, but they had neither the sense nor the virtue to strive like men under a burden which they could easily toss- off. Substantially the same view was taken by the correspondent of the Times, but he argued it in a way infinitely more damaging to the credit of the United States. lie was a wolf in the guise of a sheep, bleating piteously over the errors of Republican ways. He was a seer with unbounded faith in his own prophecies. What he told as about to happen became history, and history is the record of fulfilled. events. Ile took " careful surveys," he took all manner of " prospects" from " dismal" to "cheerful," and he subjectel everything to a minute analysis with an air of impartiality greatly calculated to mislead the lamb-like English public. The United States have to thank this man more than any other living for the long delayed rise in the Federal Bonds. A sharp, rapid upward tendency would have annihilated the Democratic plea for greenback re lemption, and with it their best cam paign argument. Impatient people could then have anticipated what they desired, the funding of the debt at an early period at a reduced rate of interest, but the Times was an oracle in Europe, and the Philadelphia correspondent, a strong De mocrat, declared its American predictions. Many of our readers are aware of the effect among their friends, and we could give numerous instances of those who would not be reassured by anything we said, but sold their Five-Twenties, convinced that the ultimate end would be repudiation. The up holders of the credit of the Republic had to fight against the depressing effect of a falling market and a quotation for the Bonds of the richest of countries similar to those of dishonoured or bankrupt com munities. This was fertile in breeding annoyance in the States, and there is a terrible stimulant to men to be dishonest where they are discounted and dealt with as being dishonest. Those the Times influenced to their loss have little cause tothank that journal. The editor, ignorant of the drift of his cor respondent, allowed the great organ to be made the tool of an American party, to the injury of its readers interested in American Securities—a subject we need not dwell on, as the full force must be felt by themselves. We can only hope that our at tempts to rebut the Sayings of the Seer and to ex pose his prophecies by the touch-stone of events, may have saved some of our readers from loss, for no rise has been so rapid as that in American Securi ties since these letters—now of no use to the De mocratic party—have ceased to agitate the mind of Europe. It is not without an inward chuckle we so often record the cable messages from this corre spondent. Is it from a quiet sense of the ludicrous that the Times makes him send these despatc.hes, which sometimes overtake his letters, and in a laughable way falsify his prophecies ? Some readers may recollect a lette r of his to whi ch of our oe w o e f took exception, analysing the presen t R epresen t a tives, and that not then fully elected, to show that some four - fi fths would vote repudiation in some shape, mo st p robably taxthe. Here, however , is his latest telegram, totax i d o a te te r d est las on t Wednesday:--" proposition tNias,f ea ted yesterday in the United s e of S t a R t Representatives." B re s o e ad nt a s es was The Great Northern and Midland Railway Com panies h a ve ignified their intention of discontinuing the payment of church rates in conseq l. u . enceof I th B e 6 passing of the Compulsory Church Rates Abolition Act, 8,. The Judicial Committee of the Privy Council's sittings were resumed yesterday, when a new court was formed by the attendance of the Lords Justice of the Court of Chan eery. Lord Justice Giffard sat for the first time as one of the Judicial Committee, Lord Justice Selwyn presided. The other members present were Sir J. Colville and Sir L. Peel. The Friend of China says that the remai ns o f H.M.S. Rattler have been given to the Japanese as a reward for the kindness shown to the crew of that ship. It is said that Captain du Petit Thomas of 11.1.M.13 ship Dupleix will be offered a C.8.-ship for his energy and kindness in reliev ing the crow of the same ill-fated 61112. The great ocean race has been dcci led by the arrival of the lunrin screw steamer City of Paris at Queens town one hour and ten minutes I efore the Cunard vessel the Russia. Virtually it has been a " neck and neck race," as the Russia left Now York one hour later than the City of Paris, besides having bad a stoprige of one hour and twenty minutes during the voyage to repair her engines. Pro►essor Fawcett, MP., lectured on Saturday at Brighton on the subject of national education. He said that when the question of the Irish Church Lad been settled then tational education would be the great question of the day. 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