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" , ,is ctlr rated nT.T) IRISH IIISKY gainel the Duhlln THE APPOINTING 1-)11/7:It p z '‘tee: , ; Pure. ild, Venom% Delicions, an , l very Wholesome. chid in BcCies, P,s. 8,1., et the Email Uottses in London; by t tte agents in the principal tcwns in England; or wholesale at 8, GREAT WINDMILL-STREET, LONDON, W. Observe the Bed Seal, Pink Labe' and Cork Branded "Bina r n's LL Whiss:y (From the Anglo-American Tiny's.) One of the first speeches of the Session deli vered in the Senate wa Ly Mr. TRUMBULL itt sup port of a bill worthy of national attention. "It provides that any member of Congress, or delegate from a Territory, who shall, directly or indirectly, solicit or recommend the appointment to office by the President, or the heads of departments, of any person, in any of the Executive departments, except such recommendation be in writing, in response to a written request of the head of the department, asking information, or by a Senator, in giving his advice and consent, in the manner provided by the Con stitution, shall be guiltyof a inisdemel,nour, and, on co .vic tion thereof, shall b 3 tined not ex. din 51,009 for eaelt offence; end it shall not be lawful fur b Lu President, or tho head of any department, to appoint to office, or e!np;oy iu his departnnut, any per,on who shall be, directly or indi rectly, recommended therefor lby tiny member of Co7•e•b -, or del , p;ate from a Territory, except is O , _•• neob , ••- provided." UTTJAL LOAN FUND ASSOCIATION (Incorporated by Act of Parliament., 1859), 14, RUSSELL-STREET, COVENT-GARDEN, LONDON, And 38, QUERN'S-RC% kfl, BRIGHTON ADVANCES MONEY upon personal secuety, Bills of Sale, Free hold or Leasehold Property, for ono, two, or three years, repay tble weekly, monthly, or quarterly. Bills promptly discounted. Poems free on receipt of stamped envelope. EDWARD HARPER, Secretary. IV. 24,201. THE SUN, LONDON, T SDA Y EVENING, DE CE B Ell 28, 1869. PRICE...-. ...... id 5TAMPED........6d. THE NEW AND POPULAR NOVELS. Ready at all the Libraries, " WOODIN'S RETURN TO LONDON." W. S. WOODIN "AT HOME" with his great Original CARPET BAG and SKETCH-BOOK. TO-NIGHT, In the large Room EUYPTIAN HALL, Piccadilly. Plan of Stalls at Mitchell's Royal Library, Old Bond s t reet. COMPENSATION IN CASE OF INJURY, I ND A FIXED SUM IN CASE OF DEATH Caused by ACCIDENT OF ANY RINI.), may be secured by Policy of the RAILWAY PASSENGERS ASSURANCE COMPANY. 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The su perlative excellence of this system is perfect immunity from pain, no operations, stumps, and decayed teeth ren dered useful,, loose teeth and tender gums protected Q.ualitioe : These teeth never change colour or decay—in fit unerring—ease and comfort unsurpassed—detection impossible—the facial anatomy faithfully studied and youthful appearance restored- mastication anti articulation g aranteod. The " Times" of March 0 says: -"So good an imitation becomes the next best thing to the original." Teeth from 55.; sets. 5 to 30 guineas. Consultation free.—Only addresses, 312, Regent-stye t, exactly facing the Royal Polytechnic; and 23, 151oorgate-street, E.C., opposite the Star Insurance Office. YUREIGN NOTE S . THE DALMATIAN /NSIIRRECT/ON. THE UNKIND WORD, and Other Stories. By the Author of "John tialifax." 2 vols. THE DUKE'S HONOUR. By EDWARD WIL- The favourable accounts that have been received from Dalmatia appear to be confirmed, and another deputation of insurgents has presented General Auersperg with a petition for pardon addressed to the Emperor. This depu tation has professed its willingness to agree to all the regu htions of the landwehr. The question of recruiting was one of the chief causes of the Dalmation insurrection. The pacification of this province is due to the great clemency of the Emperor cf Austria and the moderation he has dis played in dealing with the insurgents. The TVanderer publishes a telegram from Constantinople which states that Austria and the Porte have concluded a convention for the amnion pursuit a brigands similar to the Greco-Turkish convention lately agreed upon with the same object. " PATE AU 1)IABLE." tTITE above Paste is a most agreeable relish for Luncheon. Breakfast, km It will be found most useful for deviling Legs of Turkey, Fowl, Biscuits, ttc. Also their ORIGINAL AND SUPEILIOR ESSENCE ANCHOVY AND BERFORCE, Author of " Social Life in Munich." 3 vols. DEBENHAM'S VOW. By A MELIA B. EDWAItDS, ROYAL MUSIC BALL. HOLBORN. Proprietor —Mr. J. S. Sweasey. MONSTER CHI: I STMAS ENTERT A I NMENT. First appearance in London of the Female Acrobats, in their Drawing-room Entertainment. Return of E. D. Davis and his Two Sons, Tommy and Joey, with new Songs and Anne otes. Joi'y Nash, the laughter exciting Comic. Emma West, and West, the ceebrated St nnp Orator. First appearance at this hall of Funny Li;tle Lewis, the provincial favourite. Re engagement of Mdlle. Carlotta. Verte, premier Serio-Comic and Tcrdsichorean Artist Metz, Redman, and Metz, Burlesque Artists Mr. Rowland Lasceiles, ths unrivalled Tenor. And a host of other talent. Pr'ces of Admission as usual. Balcony, 64.; stalls, is. Mr. P. Corti. Musical Director. Chairman-3lr W. Hamilton, from the Canterbury. PURE PICKLES (Manfleld's Patent), To be obtained WholeasTe and Retail of JOHN BURGESS AND SON, 107, STRAND (Corner of Savoy Steps), London, W.O. Author of "Barbara's History." 3 Vols. FORGOTTEN BY TILE WORLD. 3 vols. NOBLESSE OBLIGE. By SARAH TrTLER, • Author of "Citoycnne Jacqueline," &c. 3 vols. GUY VERNON. By the Hon. MRS. WOULFE. WILLIAM J. VIAN Secretary, The Civil Service Refo7ni B. p - i • JEXCKES, was condemned, as it t - culty of delegating to a Board of Ex:lmi,, rs ;h e decision on the degrees of fitness in applic.wts, while no one could guarantee that the Board itself would be beyond rattisan control. The Constitu tion requires the President to nominate, and, to and with the consent of the Senate, t apiiint all ofil cers of the United States except the President, Vice-President, Senators, Representatives, and the officers of the Houses of Congress. This Execu tive function has been so perverted that neither the 3 yols VIOLA. By the Author of "Caste." 3 vo's. 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The Duchess of Genoa is the daughter of the King of Faaony, and the latter has written to her on the subject of the Duke's candidature, and begged her to um all her influence to prevent him from coming to the Throne of Srain. The old King declares that Spain is a prey to conflicting parties, and that it would require a most energetic man to establish order in the country. A minor would be made the tool of designing parties, and could not pcssibly be of service to the country. The . Duchess of Genoa replied to the effect that she shared her father's opinions, and that so far as she was concerned the Prince should not proceed to Spain. Illustrated by the MARCHIONESS of HASTINGS, Ci . IVIL SERVICE OF INDIA. 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ADAAIE TUSSAUD'S EXIIIBITION, lvi Bake -street.- POR l'R NIT MO .E I.S of F ttEDERICK HINSON and TRATTPPIIANN are added to the Chamber of Horrors. Admission, is.; Chamber of Horrors. 6 d. extra. Open from 11 a.m. till 5 p.m., and from p.m. till 10 p.m. 2s. 6d. Superfine Cream or Blue Envelopes, 4s Gd, 5s 6d, & Gs 6d Large Blue Wove Commercial Envelopes, 4s Gd per 1,000 Cheap Buff Colour, for circulars, &e., 38 COLOUR STAMPING (Relief) reduced to ls. per 100. Polished steel dies sunk by the best artists in the trade at about half the prices charged by the retail houses. An ILLU,TRATED CATALOGUE, containing full descrip tion, with prices of Account Books. Copying }sresses, Inkstands, stationery, Cabinets, Postage -tiles, Despatch Boxes, Travelling Writing Cases, Desks, &c , post free Established 181 President, nor the head_of a Department c::n ap point to office except through members of Con gress. Every Senator and Representative knows that the Executive is not free to select the fittest men, the nominations in reality being dictated and controlled by an influence unknown to the Consti tution and the lav►s. For every Federal office local THE ATHENEUM for DECEMBER 25TH contains SPECIAL ARTICLES unon the LITERATURE of ENGLAND, FRANCE. GERMANY, itUSSIA, IVALY, BELGIUM*, SPAIN, HOLLAND, TURKEY, DENMARK, SWEDEN, PoRTUGAL, HUNGARY, and AMERICA. form ing a -URVEY of EUROPEAN and AMERICAN LITERA TURE for the YEAR 1869. A.D. 1720. OYAL 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. GISTABLISFIMENT for GENTLEWOMEN I ') during TEMPORARY ILLNESS. _ NTOTICE. THE ATHEN2EUM will be 11 PERMANEN ILY ENLARG VD on and after the Ist of JANUARY, WO. The relatives 'Of Clergymen, Naval, Military, and Pro lesstonwrMen, Governesses, and Artists ma7r, for a small weekly payment, receive the comforts of a HOME, com bined with the best medical and surgical treatment, at the establishment, 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 manaved by the Marchioness of Ormond°, the Lady Laura Palmer, Mrs. Edward Rorailly, 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. °mitts and Oo.'s, E 9. Strand. W. C SPRING RME Hon. Sec. ' F IE DEAF & DIIMB.—The Committee of the I JEWS DEAF and DUMB HOME are prepared to receive APPL ECI..TIONS for the ADMISSION of DEAF and DUMB CHILDREN, of all denominations, as Day Punils, for instruction in aulible speech and, lip-reading. The system adopted rigidly excludes the use of the manual alphabet and all artificial signs. A public lesson is given every Wednesday, at 3 p.m., when the successful results of the system can be wit nessed. Applications for terms, the course of instruction, and all other particulars, to be made to W. VAN PRA AGH, Esq., Director of the Jews' Deaf and Dumb Home, 44, Burton-crescent, W.C. T HE LIVERPOOL AND LONDON and GLOBE INSURANCE COMPANY. Offices-1, Dale-street, Liverpool; 7, Cornhill ; and Charing-cross, London. The Invested Funds now amount to £3,401,055, the Fire Revenue to £836,816, and that of the Life to £259,039. The moderate rates of premium, with a guaranteed fixed Bonusf or the Life Policies of this Company, and their value as SPECIAL SECURITIES to third parties, render ; them particularly advantageous. Whole-world leave is granted on reasonable terms, and claims are paid thirty days after admission. JOHN ATKINS, ilAgident Secretary. 919111 E ROYAL INFIRMARY for DISEASES 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 ths - n to continue the benefits of medical aid to those , numerous p Jor 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. FIARLES J. F. BENTON, Secretary. Waterloo-bridge-road, S E. STATIONAL ORPHAN HOME, Ham-common, Richmond, Surrey. Founded 1849. Enlarged 1861. Under the ostronage of H.E.H. the Duke of ClusainGE, K.G., whereby a home has been afforded for 280 Destitute Orphan Girls of all ages, classes. and denominations , from all parts of the kingdom. The °Welt of the Charity is to give orphan girls a plain Eng lish education, and practical instruction in the kitchen, house, and laundry, to fit them for domestic service: and, if not other wino provided for when they attain 15 years of age, to obtain suitable situations for them. The Committee e4ruestly appeal for support. The Charity Is entirely sustained by &mations and subscriptions. HENRY KINGBOO7II, Treasurer W 11. Wla Wl= Secretary. Office, 121, Pall-mall W rt E T N It T 1-1 E N () SPITA L, ralorlonian-road, islinzton, N. Sunnorted by Voluntary Contributions. This if o9pital has relievod 41,954 patients since it was establisbeil nv Ding's-cross in 1836. Patients aro admitted Bankers -Messrs. Barnet, Lloyds, and Co., 60, Lombard strcet, 'Afessrs. Ransom and Bonverie, 1, Pall.tnall. —Ron. Soc., Esa. GEo. ItEin, Sec. RITiSII ORPHAN ASYLUM FLO Mackenzie-park. Slough (formerly at Clapham-rise): Instituted 1827. Patron—Her Most Gracious 'Majesty thk. QUEEN. For the gratuitous board, clothing, and education of destitute orphans from all parts nt the British dominions, and of all denominations, whose parents wore once in prosperous circumstances. One hundred and serentv-five orphans now in the In stitution , ample room for about 30 more. Increased support indispensable, as this Charity is not 4 endowed, and is in the greatest need of further pecuniary assistance. MV Subscribers and the public are invited to inspect the Institution, and judge as to the nature of the Charity and its p.culiar Th. last Report can be obtained on application to the Secretary. THOS. TILSON, Chairman. OTT AS. LEE, M.A. AUBREY C. PRICE, M.A., Hon. Sees. ALFRED MACENZIE, Secretary. Offices, 73, Cheapside, London. E.C. Banters—Messrs. Williams, Deacon, and Co., Birchin fine and I%l , ,ssrs. Haywood Brothers. Manchester. fr IFEBOA'r SERVICES.—During the Storms of the past twenty-two months the National Life boat Institution contributed to the saving of 1,633 lives from various shipwrecks and 44 vessels from destruction, The Institution also 'upended £36,131 in the same period on its Lifeboat Establishments, in addition to granting 44,250 for rewards. The Institution has now 210 Lifeboat Stations under its management. Contributions will be thankfully received by the London and country bankers, and by the Secretary, Richard Lewis. Esq., at the institution, 11, John-street Adelphi, London. HEALTH RESTORED WITHOUT MEDICINE OR EXPENSE. DU BARRY'S delicious health-restoring Invalids' and Infants' Food. TELE REVALENTA ARABICA saves fifty times its cost in other remedies, and restores perfect digestion strong nerves, sound lungs, healthy liver, refreshing sleep, functional regularity, and energy to the most disordered or enfeebled—removing speedily and effectually indigestion (dyspepsia), cough, asthma, con sumption, habitual constipation, diarrhoea, all gastric de sangemants, haemorrhoids, liver complaints, flatulency, .4.9rvousnoss, biliousness, fevers, sore throats, diphtheria, catarrhs, colds, influenza, noises in the head and ears, shaumatism, gout, impurities, eruptions, hysteria, neu ralgia, irritability, sleeplessness, acidity, palpitation, *an.rtburn, headache, debility, dropsy, cramps, spasms, asusea and sickness even in pregnancy or at sea, sinking fits, bronchitis, scrofula, tightness of the chest, pains at the pit of the stomach and between the shoulders. It is the most digestible and nourishing of all foods, and suitable for invalids and infants in all complaints. IMPORTANT CAUTION. —Beware of the many unsavoury ens more than slopy i m itations to which, without autho rity, Baron Liebig's na me is most audaciously gnashed. Henceforth none will doubt the valuable properties of Du Barry's health -restoring Revalenta Arabic& invalids' and Infants' Food, since to the thous ands of blessings it has already received from invalids whose position cad been deemed hopeless, we may now add t hat of his Holi ness the Pope, whose health has been perfectly restored by it after thirty years of unsuccessful medical treatment. We quote from the Gazette du Midi, July 25th (Cure No. 18,413):—" Rome, July 21st, 1866. —The health of the Holy Father is excellent, especially since, a b an doning all ther remedies, ho has confined himself entirely to Du errs , s Ilevalenta Ambles Food of which he consumes a lateful at every meal. Tt has produced a surprisingly eneficial effect on his health, and his Holiness cannot praise this excellent food too highlv."l Cure No. 5,216 of the Marchioness do Tlrehan of seven years' liver complaint, wasting away, debility, nervous ness, irritability with a nervous palpitation all over, bad di sestion, constant sleeplessness, and the most intolerable ervous agitation. ` re No. 71, of dyspepsia, from the Right Hon. the Lord S sisrt le Docies, Lord-Lieutenant of the County of Water fa I I have derived much benefit from your excellent fooI—STUART ns DECIES, Dromsna, Cappoquin, County Waterford." Cure No. 49,832. —Of fifty yens , ' indescribable agony fro e dyspepsia, nervousness, asthma, F.?agh, constipation ~lousy, spasms, sickness, and vomiting. Maria Jolly j ' Lyon, Norfolk. Cure No. 47,121. —Miss Elizabeth Jacobs, of extreme nervonsues:, indigestion, gatherings, low spirits, and ner ve Is fancies, Caro No. 56,11.—Mr. Samuel Laxton, Leicester, of two years' diarrheas. The Food is sold in Canisters, at ls. 14d. ; llb., 2s. 9d., 21b., 4s. 6d. ; fib. , 225. ; 211 b., 4as. The 121 b. and 241 b ani3Ter,, carriage free on receipt of P. O. Order. Also Du arry's Revalenta Arabica. Chocolate Powder is packed in n canisters : For 12 cups at 2s, for 24 cups at 3s. 6d., for 48 ips at 35., for 288 cups at 305., for 576 cups at 555. Being aeast Jla penny par cup. The 30s. and 555. this are sent ire, et carriage in England on receipt of Post Office Order. 3A Itt 1)11 BAIiRY and Co., 77, Regent-street, London, sI eo at Fortnum and Mason's; also at 4, Cheapside, 61, (:irAceolautela-st-eet; 63 and 150, Oxford-street ; and 121, 14e w„North-rad,London and all grooorkandialientistri ..' ,\V: AL May he ordered of any Bookseller or Newsagent, price Three pence. Single Copies sent by post on receipt of four postage stamps. Published by John Francis, 20, Wellington-street, Strand, W.O .lust published, price is 6d., 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, REVELATIONS OF QUACKS AND QUACKERY. By DETECTOR. Reprinted from the "Medical Circular." London: H. Balliere, 219, Regent-street. Tho numerous reviews of this startling work by the Saturday Review, Punch, Weekly Dispatch. Public Opinion, and other Journals, recommending its universal perusal, are reprinted with this edition. NEW ORLEANS, JACKSON, AND GREAT NORTHERN RAILRf )AD COMPANY. F IRS r MORTG GE CONST " lICTION BONDS, endorsed payable in Sterling in London —The HALF-YEARLY INTEREST on the above Bonds, duo on the Ist January next, will be PAID on that day, and any succeeding day, at the Counting-house of Messrs. J. Henry Schroder and Co., 145, Lea .:enhall-street, between the hours of Ten and Two o'clock. The Coupons must be left for examination two clear days be , fore applying for payment. London, December 17, 1869. DENTAL SURGERY, 8, GROSVENOR-STREET. ILI R. ESKELL, the Author of " Pure Dentistry, LY 2 and What it Does for Us," "Painless Tooth Extraction; or Anaesthesia Locally Applied:" •• Dental Surgery: a Practical Treatise:" Modern Dentistry: its Principles and Practice," Re., may be CONSULTED DAILY, as hitherto, from Ten to Four o'clock, at his ONLY Residence, 8, GROSVENOR-STREET, GROSVE NOR-SQUARE (a few doors from Bond-street). y lEBIG COMPANY'S EXTRACT of MEAT. J —AMSTERDAM EXHIBITION, 1869, FIRST PRIZE, being ABOVE the Gold Medal. Supplied to the Bri,ish, French, Prussian, Russ'an, Italian, Dutch, and other Governments. One pint of fine flavoured Beef-tea at 21d. Most convenient and economic "stock." CAuTioN.—Only sort warranted genuine by the Inventor, Baron Liebig, whose signature is on every genuine Jar. Ask for LIEBIG COMPANY'S EXTRACT, and not for LIEBIG'S EXTRACT of MEAT, 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 we are subject, being a medicine so uniformly grateful and beneficial that it is with justice railed the " Natural Strengthener of the Human Stomach.' " Norton's Pills" act as a powerful tonic and gentle ape rient; are mild in their operation, safe under any cir cumstances, and thousands of persons can now bear 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 ls. lid., 2s. 9d., and lie. each, in every town in the kingdom. CAUTION. Be sore 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 N orton's Camomile Pills." RUPTURES.-BY ROYAL LETTERS PATENT. ( l i T n E:S et „i M ( 4 ) bA. d n the ( LEVER t‘x " h r i l. l l,l3 . C 3 ons of 1851 and 1862) is allowen by upwardsof Five Hundred Medical men to bo the most effective invention in the curative treatment of HERNIA. The nse of a steel spring, so often hurtful in its effects, is hero avoided--a soft bandage being worn round the body, while the requi site resisting power is supplied by the Sloe-Main Pad and Patent Lever, fitting with so much ease and closen,ss that it cannot. be detected. and may be worn during sleep. A descriptive circular may be had, and the truss, width can rot fail to fit, forwsrdei by post, on the circumference of the body, two inches below the hips, boin z ; sent to the manufacturer, Mr. JOHN WHITE, 228, Piccadilly, London. A Single Truas, 165., 215., 265. 6d., and 31s. 64. Postage , Is. A Double Truss, 31s. d., 425., and 525. (id. Postage, Is. Bd. An Umbilical Truss. 425. and 525. 61 Postage, Is. 10d. --- Post—office Orders to be made payable to John White, Post-office, Piecadi'ly. NEW PATENT EILASTIC STOCKINGS, VA KNEE-CAPS, Ste., 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. 6d., ,s. 6d. 10s., and 16s. each. Postage, 6d. JOHN WHITE, Manufacturer, 228, Piccadilly.' BEAT NORTHERN HOSPITAL, Cale donian-road, N.—Several beds in the uew buildings cannot be occupied for WANT of FUNDS. F. SMITH, Esq., lion. Secretary. GEORGE REID, Secretary. ROYAL FREE HOSPITAL, Gray's-inn-road. Open to all without letters of recommendation. FUNDS are urgently needed. JAMES S. BLYTIT, Sec. 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 in cited to visit them, and to meet in consultation before treatment. Full particulars can be obtained on application to the Lady-Superintendent, 18, Stanley-terrace, Notting-hill, W. ; or to Mr. Baker Brown, 136, Harley-street, W. R OYAL HOSPITAL for INCURABLES, West-hill, _Putpey-heath. Established '3lst July, 1854. This Institution exists for the comfort and relief of per sons (being above the pauper class) afflicted with incur able bodily disease. Relief is afforded—let. By supplying a home, with medical attendance, nursing, and all requisites for the in valid. 2d. By granting au annuity of £2O to ;patients at thei own homes. A t, ew wing to the Hospital has lust boon 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 are 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 g-eatest pleasure upon application to the Secretary, by whom contributions will be thankfully received. FREDERIC ANDREW Secretary No. 10 Poultry London. E.O September 1868. ITOMELESS BOYS OF LONDON.-FUNDS V V, are earnestly solicited for the purchase of food and clothing for the 126 boys on board the Chichestor Training Ship. MO boys in the Refuge, 9, Great Queen-street. 94 girls in the Refuges, 19, Broad-street, and Ealing! 870 children. £l5 will keep a boy or girl for one year. Oontributions received by the London and Westminster sank 214, High Holborn, and 41. Lothbnry, E. 0.; and by WILLIAM WILLIAMS, Secretary. No. 8, Great Queen-street, Lincoln's-inn-fields.l TOME for the HELPLESS.—ST. JAMES'S DIOCESAN HOME for FEMALE PENITENTS (Hammersmith), under the immediate directi.o of the Bishop of London. The work carried on by a Eisterhood, "in faithful accordance with the principles of the Re formed Church of England." FUNDS greatly needed COUNCIL. 1 he Bishop of LONDON, R ev. J. W. Ayr() Major- Gen. Rt. Hon. Percy Rev. F. G. Bloomfield Herbert, M.P. lion. acd Rev. F. Byng Re 7. .1. E. Nempe Rev. R. G. Bakal' I Rev. W. F. Erskino Knollys Rev. S. W. Lloyd Rev. S. I3rooke The Lord Clinton I Rev. A. Martineau Rev W. Cadman Rev. W. D. Maclagan E. Charrington, Esq. . : Rev. Daniel Moore i Rev. E. Cupel Cure J. D. Morton, Esq. Rev. E. L. Cutts, Chaplain , Rev. J. Moorboust , Rev. J. E. Cox Rev. Canon Nepean Octavius Coopo, Esq. Rev. E. Parry Arthur Currie, Esq.; John Pearson, Esq., Q.C. Rev. J. Connell Rev. G. F. Prescott Rev. C. W. Furse Rev. F. Pigou C. J. Freake. Esq. R. T. Pigott, Esq. J. S. Gilliat, E s q. R. R. Pym, Egg. Rev. Dr. F Plessey • Hugh 11. Seymour, Esq. II (1 Heald, Esq. R. Wade, Esq. R. Hook, Esq., Treasurer ; Loftus Wigram, Esa• Subscriptions will be received by any of the above; by Messrs. Harries, Farquhar, and Co; and by the Hon. Secretrry, Rev. S. W. Lloyd, 14, Seymour-street, Port man-square, to whom_comnauzioations mity be addroofied ARGYLL ROOMS, GREAT WINDMILL-STREET, Piccadilly. The extraordinary success which has attended the production )1' the Shadow Dance, with the brilliant and varied effects of the electric light on the groups of dancers that nightly partici pate in it, combined with the admirable /peratic and Dance Music Selections presented in the often-changed programmes, have had the gratifying effect of making the r sent one the •-tmostr extensively patronized season sitree-isn first opening.- Th celebrated Orchestra, under the direction of its highly efficient chef, Signor Luigi Curti, performs the choicest and latest com positions of ail distinguished composers—the solos in which are assigned to the eminent euphonionist, Signor L. Mosca; Messrs. W. Graves, L. Silberherg, and other able artistes. Manager, Mr Thomas Pitts. Professor Halliman M.O. Admission, Is.; Reserved Seats, 2s. R. R. BIIINELL, Proprietor SAUC E.—L E A and PERRINS. THE "WORCESTERSHIRE," pronounced by Connoisseurs "THE ONLY GOOD SAUCE." Improves the appetite, and aids digestion. UNRIVALLED FOR PIGILTANCY AND FLAVOUR. ASK for " LEA and PERRINS' " SAUCE. BEWARE OF IMITATIONS, and see the names of LEA & PERIIINS on all bottles and labels! Agents—Crosse and Blackwell, London, and sold by all Dealers in Sauces throughout the World COMPAGNIE GENERALE TRANSAT LANTIQUE. 4, Rue de la Pair, Paris. FRENCH MAIL STEAMERS. NEW YORK. Leave every 14 days, from Havre and Brest, for New York RATES OF PASSAGE. From ILtvnE or BBEST to NEW YORK. First Class 7OO fr. Second Class. 425 fr. Third Class From Paris to New York, via Havre or Brost, including railway ticket, 725 fr. ; second class, 440 fr. ; third class 285 fr. WEST INDIES AND MEXICO. Leave St. Nazaire on the 16th of each month for St. Thomas, Havana, Vera Cruz, New Orleans, Porto Rico Haiti, Santiago de Cuba, Guadelonpe, Martinique. JAPAN, NORTH AND SOUTH PACIFIC, AND CENTRAL AMERICA (via Panama). Leave St. Nazaire on the Bth of each month for Mar tinique, St. Martha (United States of Columbia), Colon, Aspinwall (Isthmus of Panama), La Guayra, Porto Ca bello, Guadeloupe, Trinidad, Demerara, Paramaribb, Cayenne, &c., Callao, Valparaiso, Btc., San Jose, La Union, San Francisco, China, and Japak. Hand books, with full details of all the routes of this company, can be had of STRINGER, PEMBBROKE, and Co., Agents. 8. Austinfriars, London, E.C. B RITANNIA FIRE ASSOCIATION. Head Offices, 429, Strand, London. The distinguishing features of this Association are Equitable Rates, Undoubted Security. Prompt settlement of claims. JOHN MESSENT, Manager. SHORT SUSISIARY OF THE POSITION OF THE P RUDENTIAL ASSURANCE COMPANY, 62, Ludgate Hiil, London, E.C. Branch Office-7, King-street, St. James's. The Annual Premium Income of the Company, at the close( f le6B, was £220,978 05.10d4 and the Total Amount Assured £4.832,197. The Bu , :iness is divided under two : Ist--The General or °Hillary Blisinass, being the pane as that transacted by other Companies.: 2nd —The Industrial or Working Class Assurances. The Premium Income of the General Business was .E 52,432, and the sum Assured £1,562,960. The present value of the lia bility of this Branch by the Carlisle 3 per Cent. Tables, throwing off the entire load ing. wa4t Tbelremium Income of the Industrial Bram4 l l . 'll , as 168,546, the sum Assured £3,160037, and the Estimated Reserve 50,000 0 0 • £lB 322 15 8 ThiiLiability of the Industrial Branch does Lot admit of being estimated in the same way as that of the General Branch, on account of the very larg , proportion of Policies which const .ntly let se, so that the bulk of the assurances are, in fact, risks for short terms only ; the estimated re serve for the liabilities of this 13ranch of the business is shown by the result of 14 years' experience to be abundantly suffi cient. The Assurance Fund on Decem ber, IS6B, was £241,301 12 4 The average duration of the whole of the Industrial Policies was considerably under three years. The average age of the Assured in the Industrial Branch was 19 years. A detailed List of Assets can be had on application.: IL 11ARBEN, Secretary. THE MESMERIC INFIRMARY, 36, Wey mouth-street, W. (where rrany cases deemed incur able are cured). much needs support. Inspection is in vited from 10 till 12.30. The Council have placed the Institution under the control of THOS. CHANDLER, Esq., M.R.C.S., who has abovl 30 years' experience in Mesmerism and nervous diseases. Consultations—gra tuitous, till 10.30; private, till 12.30. CANCER HOSPITAL (Free) : founded 1851. —Brompton, S.W., and 167, Piccadilly.—Over 8,000 cases treated since foundation. Remedies and diet very expensive. Over 40 in hospital, and many cases unable to be admitted for want of FUNDS; at present over 300 out-patients. Treasurer—Geo. T. Hertslet Esq. Lord Chamberlain's Office, St. James's Palace. Bankers—Messrs. Coutts and Co., Strand. By order, IL J. JUPP. A OOR, SICK and HELPLESS CHILDREN. —The ROYAL INFIRMARY for CHILDREN and WOMEN, Waterloo-bridge-road. Instituted 1810. Increased PECUNIARY ASSISTANCE is most urgently needed, and solicited, for continuing relief to the poor little suffering inmates at this Hospital. Office, Waterloo-bridge-road, S.E. Bankers—Messrs. Fuller, Banbury, and Co., 77, Lom bard-street; and Messrs. Coutts and Co., 59, Strand. CHARLES J. F. RE N TON, Secretary. EAST LONDON HOSPITAL for CHILD RE N The Committee earnestly desire to raise funds which shall enable them to establish the Hospital in more suit able buildings. The premises now occupied are crowded and inconvenient, causing additional expense from that circumstance. It is impossible even to purchase on whole sale terms many articles of daily consumption from want of room for stowage, every inch of available space being occupied. There is a daily demand for more beds, and tho staff of nurses would be able to attend upon more children, but no more can be admitted 'n the present building. £B,OOO at least is required to can y out this much-wished for and urgent scheme Contribiitions will be thankfully received by the Trea surer, E.S. Norris, Esq., Shadwell; or by SHERRARD B. BURNABY, Hon Soc., Rectory Wapping E /VT URSIN G.—ST. JOHN'S ROUSE and SISTERHOOD for TRAINING NURSES for HOSPITALS, Families, and the Poor: established 1848. President—The Lord Bishop of LONDON. The nursing at King's College and the Charing-cross Hospitals, and the Galignani English Hospital at Paris, is at present superintended by the Sisters of John's House. Ladies or others wishing to qualify themselves as members of the House or Sisterhood, or as pupils to be trained to nurse, are quested to communicate with the Lady Superior. Donations and Subscriptions to the General Fund, the Sisters' Fund, or the Nurses' Pension Fund, may be paid to Messrs. Coutts; or to the Lady Superior, at St. John's House Norfolk-street, Strand, W.C. ROYAL SCHOOL for DAUGHTERS of OFFICERS of the ARMY, Lans'lown, Bath. Instituted, A.D., 1864. Under the Patronage of her Maj sty the QUEEN. President—H.R.ll. the Duke of ()AMBRIDGE, K.G., &c. Chairman—Major-General Sir A. J. LAWRENCE, K.C.B. This school has been founded upwards of four years, and it is intended for the education of the daughters of officers of the army, Indian and Marines. There are already 70 pupils in the school, but more could be admitted if the committee had further funds; they, therefore APPEAL to the public to aid them in carrying out to its full extent the benefits of the only institution specially provided for the daughters of officers of the Army. Each donation of £5 ss. entitles to one life vote at all elections. Each annual subscription of £5 as entitles to one vote at all elections during the current year. The amount may be forwarded by au order on a bank, agent, or post-office (Charing-cross), payable to. GEO. W. F(ASTERI Under Secretary:, Office 2Z Cocksmvoiroet Lcalon. QAMARIT N FREE HOSPITAL for WOMEN LY and CHILDREN, Lower Seymour-street, Portman square. The only free Hospital for diseases of women 2,746 patients were treated last month without letters of recommendation. Subscriptions and donations are much needed ,and will be received by Messrs. Hatchard, Picca dilly ; Si r Samuel Scott, Bart.; Messrs. Barclay, Coutts, Glyn, Ransom ; and by the Secretary. riIHE HOSPITAL for WOMEN, Soho-square. L —Bankers : Messrs. Barclay, Bevan, and Co. ; Messrs. Ransom, Rouverie, and Co.—The Committee APPEAL very earnestly for CONTRIBUTIONS. Tho Hospital is now open on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fri days to out-patients who are treated without letters of recommendation. HENRY B. INGRAM, SecretarY. THE ASSOCIATION for th e WELFARE of the BLIND, 210, Oxford-street, and 127, Euston-road. Patroness—Her 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. 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. SAMARITAN FREE HOSPITAL f o r WOMEN and CHILDREN, Lower Seymour-street, Portman square. The only Free Hospital for Diseases of Women ; 2,543 patients were treated last month without letters of recommendation. SUBSCRIPTIONS and DONATIONS are much needed, and will be received by Messrs. Hatchard, Piccadilly ; Sir Samuel Scott, Bart. ; Messrs. Barclay, Coutts, Glyn, Ransom; and by the Secretary. N ORTH LONDON or UNIVERSITY COLLEGE HOS P l TAL.—Accidents and Sickness. —CONTRIBUTIONS earneslv solicited to meet the annual expenses, which exceed the income by £4,000. The committee also plead for help for the sick children, the little victims of starvation, neglect, and disease, wbo enjoy in the new wards, devoted to them, the privileges of nourishing food and careful nursing. Donations thank fully received by Edward Enfield, Esq., Treasurer, 19, Chester-terrace, Regent's-park; and at the office of the charity. HENRY J. KELLY, R.N., Secretary. FRIENDLESS AND FALLEN.-LONDON FEMALE PREVENTIVE and REFORMATORY IN STITUTION. President—fey. CANON DILL OcarranicrrrowsfOiil;;ipiertofTheiori in 1868 aro ear nestly solicited, which may ho sent to bankers, Messrs. Blon quet, Salt, and Co., 73, Lombard street, N.C.; Francis Nicholls Esq. (of the Co=aittee), 14, Old Jewry Chamber, E. W. THOitAS See., 200, Euston-road, N.W. FORM of BEQUEST.—NATIONAL HOS PITAL for the PARALYSED and EPILEPTIC, Queen-square, Bloomsbury :—I give and bequeath to the Treasurer for the time being of tho National Hospital for the Paralysed and Epileptic, established in London in 1859, the sum of f ree o f legacy duty, to be paid out of such part of my estate as may by law be bequeathed for charitable purposes, and to be applied to the general use of the said Hospital. The Institution comprises an Hospital for In and Out Patients, a Samaritan Soc:ety to relieve the more desti tuto out-p 'flouts and their families, a convalescent home, and a pension fund for the incurable. E, H. CHANDLER, Hon. Sec. BRITISH 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 perscns over 20 years of age and above the pauper class, who are hope lessly afflicted with incurable disease. Pensions of £2O par annum are also granted The Home was op ene d in September 1863 ; 71 in patients and 106 annuitants have been elected. Elections in May and November. Forms of application may bo ob tained from the Secretary. ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTIONS and DONATIONS are earnestly solicited. Bankers—Messrs. Barclay, 13van, and Co., 54, Lombard street, E.C. ; Messrs. Drummond, Charing-cross, S.W. ED WD. WEAVER, Sec. Offices, 73, Cheapside, E.C. ROYAL FREE HOSPITAL, Gray's-inn-road, in the immediate vicinity of the Groat Northern Railway Terminus, King's Cross. Patron—Her Most Gracious MAJESTY the QUEEN. Vice-Patron — His Royal Highness the Prince 9f WALES, K.G. President-:-His Grace the Duke of Buccnnrcu, B.G. This Hospital, founded itt 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 fo r su pport on voluntary contributions and legacies. _ . It affords relief to a large number of in-patients, and, in addition to this, the aver age number of attendance of the destitute sick has for a considerable period averaged be tween 8,000 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. Brown, Hansom, and Co, Abchuroh-lane ; also by Messrs. Contts and Co.; Drummond and Co. ; Glyn and Co.; Harries and Co.; Ransom and Co. ; Prescott, Grote, and Co.; Smith, Piqua, and Co.; Barclay and Co.; Williams, Deacon, and Co.; Nisbet and oo.,:Borners-street ;and at the Hospital from 10 till &J 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. wick. 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, Cheapside In addition to the above-named homes, the Committee have under their charge three homes for servaati of good character, in which aro admitted about 1,000 friendless servants annually. The home at Great Poi tland-street is for young fallen girls from 10 to 16. The committee are 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 624 appli cants, whose histories aro recorded in the applicant's book. The Society's Bcpert(of which a contributor writes, "I 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 aro Messrs. Barclay and 00. The Committee very earnestly commend its work to the benevolent. DA.NL. COOPER, Sec. , 5F Quaan-street Cheanside, BRITISH HOME FOR INCURABLES, Clapham rise. Instituted 1861 PATRONESS. Her Royal Ilig,hneFs the Princess of WALES. TP.EASUREI,S. George Moore, Esq.; Mr. Alderman Gibbons. This Institution, extending its operations to all parts of the kingdom, provides for those afflicted with incurable diseases a home for life, with every comfort and medical attendance. Patients are admitted, and annuities of £lO obtained by election. No person under 20 years of age, nor of the pauper class, is eligible. Full particulars and the necessary forms may be pro cured from the Secretary. Donations and annual sub scriptions are earnestly solicited. BANKERS. Messrs Barclay, Bevan, and Co., Lombard-street, E C.; and Messrs. Drummond, Cnaring-cross, S.W. EDWD. WEAVE Secretary. 00110; 78, Ohopeide. OCTAVIIIS WIGRAM, JAMES STEWART H')DGSON, Ei CHARLES JOHN MANNING, F DIREC Robert Barclay, EN. John Garratt . Cattley, Esq. Mark Currie Close Esq. Edward James Daniell; Esq Willia•n Davidson, Esq . . Lancelot William Dent, Esq. Alexander Drum, Esq. F red k. Joseph Edlmann, Esq. Charles Hermann Goschen, Esq. Riversdale Wm. Grenfell, Esq. Francis Alex. Hamilton, Esq. Robert Amadeus Heath, Esq. Medical Referee, Sam , Esq Governor. :sq Sub-Governor, Esq Deputy-Governor. ;TORS William Tetlow Hibbert, W E ilmo sq. t Holland, Esq. Egerton Hubbard, Esq. Nevilo Lubbock, Esq. George Forbes 4alcolmson, 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. iel Solly, Esq., F.R.S. NO rICE. - The annual fifteen days allowed for pay mtnt of FIRE PREMIUMS falling due at Christmas will expire on the 9th of January. FIRE and LIFE ASSURANCES may be effected on advantageous terms. FIRE DUTY.— This Tax having been abolished, the PREMIUM is NOW the only charge for Firo Insurances. FP fIEING STOOK.—No Extra Charge is made for the use of Steam Thrashing Machine 3. 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. The 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 Assured 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 Excrt.Lvoz, LONDON. ROBERT P. STEELE. Secrotarv. SPLENDID SPECULATIONS GREAT SUCCESS. With a Single Stake of £8 you can realise £37,000!! with 11 £20,000! ! with 12 shillings £12,000 ! ! For Prospectuses apply withcut delay to ELITIENE TILLOT, General Merchant, Guernsey. DR. KING'S DANDELION and QUININE LIVER PILLS (Without Mercury) The very best remedy for BILE, WIND, INDIGESTION, ACIDITY, HEADACHE, HEARTBURN, &c., 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. 6d., at all chemists. COUGH Li)ZENGES.— WHAT DISEASES ARE MORE FAFAL IN TRETE K EATING'S consequences than nesdected coughs, colds, sore throats, or lungular affections? The first and best remedy it) KEA TING'S COUGH L 4 ZE OES, which are daily recommended by the Faculty—Testimonials from the most eminent of whom may he inspected. Sold in boxes, Is. lid.: tins, 2s. 9d.,45. 1 s. St---raul's Churchyard, London. Sold retail by all Druggists, &C. y AMBERT'S ASTHMATIC BALSAM.—AN AA EFFECTUAL REMEDY, without confining the bowels or affecting the head, truly efficacious and pleasant, is admitted to be the best medicine for immediately re coughs, colds, confirmed cases of asthma. and inci picnt consumption. It frequently cures persons whom the faculty pronounce incurable, and admirably al!ays 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 b 7 W. LAMBERT, Chemist, 8, King William-street, Charing-cross, London, and by all druggists, in bottles, 130., and three quantities in one, 2s. 9d. each. Be particular, and ask for Lambert's Asth matic Balsam. The name and address are engraved on the stamp. DINNEFORD'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, 172 New Bond-street, London ; and of all other chemists throughout the world. rrHE ROYAL HOSPITAL for DISEASES of I. the OHZ,ST, City-road.—The wards for in-patients are constantly full, those for ont-patients crowded daily. FUNDS greatly needed. CHARLES L. KEMP, Secretary. T ONDON FEVER HOSPITAL is the only in stitution in the Metropolis for the treatment and prevention of contagious fevers. CONTRIBUTIONS will bo gratefully received by Messrs. Dimsdalo and Co., 50, C•ornhill ; Messrs. Drum mond, Charing-cross ; Messrs. Coutts, Strand ; Messrs. Hoare, Fleet-street: and by the Secretary, at the Hospital, Liverpool-road, Islington, N. T Z ING'S COLLEGE HOSPITAL, Portugal street, Lincoln's-inn.—The Committee earnestly APPEAL for FUNDS to defray the heavy current ex penses. Assistance is urgently needed. J. W. WALDRON, Secretary. BRITISH HOSPITAL for SKIN DISEASES, 56, Great Marlborough-street, W. Bankers, Messrs. Ransom. SUPPORT is earnestly solicited. ALEXANDER RIVINGTON, Hon. Sec. fINE HUNDRED & SEVENTY DESTITUTE V 3 ORPHAN CHILDREN are being maintained in the ROYAL ALB ERT ORPH AN ASYLUM, at the moderate rate of £2d per annum each. nude greatly needed. CHARLES A. WALKER, Secretary Office, 34, Cheapside, London. E.O; LONDON HOSPITAL, Whitecbapel-road, E. The great East-end receptacle for Accidents and Urgent Cases. 4,932 In-patients last year, of whom 4,059 were free cases. CONTRIBUTIONS earnestly requested. W. J. NIXON, House Governor and Secretary. rfliE 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 solicited, to enable the Board to meet the greatly increased expenditure of this old Charity. 240 adults aro received at Walton; 80 children at Mitcham and Hendon. Bankers—iJondon Joint-Stock Bank, Pall-mall . CHARLES HOLMES, Secretary Office, 32, Sackville-street. Piccadilly. SEAMEN'S HOSPITAL (the Dreadnought), off Greenwich, for Sick and Diseased Seamen of All Nations, who aro received without any recomendation. The Committee require upwards of £4,500 annually from voluntary bounty to meet the expenditure of this Hospital. SUBSCRIPTIONS will be most thankfully received by Messrs. Williams, Deacon, and Co., bankers, Birchin lane ; and at the Society's offices, 86, King William-street, E.C., by S. KEMBALL COOK, Secretary. Qualification for a Governor, 21s. annually ; Life Governor, £lO 108. MARKETS.—This Day. LIVERPOOL COTTON. . Dec. 28.—Sales probably 10,000 bales. The market steady. I A DTERTISEMENT. Pills.—The Body's Bulwark.—Nine-tenths of the maladies afflicting aluits depend upon a disordered state of the stomach. Holloway's pills correct the first symptoms of indigestion by acting healthily on the gastric juice, and wholesomely exciting the liver. They dispel flatulency in incipient indigestion, and overcome heat, distention, and pain, attending more advanced or neglected oases. These pills invigorate, and soon restore the dyspeptic from the great and sudden de pression of strength always accompanying stomachic dis orders or biliary derangement. They beget cheerfulness, vigour. and happiness. ha rectifying disorders of the digestive apparatus these pills prove themselves the promptest preventives of disease. They raise a bulwark against all approaching maladies, and preserve freshness, health, and life. THE PERSIAN GULP. The Friend of India says that Colonel Pelly, having settled affairs at Muscat, i, probably blockading Bahrien, which is held by three piratical leaders. These pirate chiefs must be given up, when the lawful ruler of Bahrien or some member of his family will be recognised. There will be no peace in the Gulf until wo have a navy at the absolute disposal of the Government of India. The new fleet is to consist of three men-of-war for the Gulf and four for service in Indian waters, the whole to cost India £lOO,OOO a year. The vessels will be manned by lan= under English officers. FEVER IN INDIA. The Englishman notes that some of the native papers are drawing attention to the fever raging in the districts south of Calcutta, and which appears to be closing on the capital It asks if the Government of India cannot appoint a com mission to investigate the matter, and to devise some means by which the metropolitan districts may be saved from the horrors of this wasting sickness. A ROYAL BIRTHDAY. The Japan Gazette of October 30th gives an account of the manner in which the Mikado's birthday was kept four day's previously. Curiously enough, no one knows his Majesty's real age, though ho is believed to be about 19. He was, however, declared to bo of age last year, so that he hks taken full possession of his dignities, and is honourod accordingly. ?he ships of war of all nationalities that were lying in the harbour dressed ship at sunrise, and fired a royal salute at noon. At Yeddo the foreign Ministers were entertained at a sumptuous banquet by the Mikado's Ministers, the entertainment being given in the residence occupied by the Duke of Edinburgh. It was reported that the Mikado would lay a visit to the Imperial arsenal at Yokohama a eay or two later, but he deferred his visit. lie intended, however, when the mail left to preside at the launch of a steamer being built there, so that he shews some inclination to follow the custom of Western Sove reigns and mix with his people. He has given a very gracious reception to the Austrian Embassy, and the Austrian Minister, with his suite, was received in State by his Majesty in the Castle of Yeddo, where the treaty of commerce was signed. The BAtieh Minister appears to have transferred his residence from Yokohama to Yeddo, the more important of his duties lying at the latter town. THE SALT TAX n; INDIA. A bill for providing improved and cheaper salt has been read in the Indian Legislative Council. The Government regulations have caused an artificial salt famine, and while people in districts beyond the inland customs line con sume 131bs. per head, those within the lineta.ke only Gins. each. There is abundance of salt in India, and its price might be greatly reduce-1 if these was cheap transit fcr it. The present financial difficulties of the Government have twouglaaor.aril a verj Zratlving instance of liberality sul good fedi g on the tart of one or the natiye princes. The 111aLara:ah of Jeypore has leased the great Llt Lake cf Sansbur, in Rajpootana, to the British Government, and his "liberality and enlightenment" in surrendering Lis monopoly of mineral wealth has been warmly eulogis din tho Council. During the discussion sf the bill in tae Council Sir Henry Durand took advantage cf the opportunity to censure the Anglo-Indian Administra!ion for the delay in the extension of the means of communication. In America, with a smaller population, burdened 'a ith war taxation, two thou sand miles of rail had, he observed, been laid to two hundred in India. The new income tax has been passed, and the orders issued for the immediate collection of the surcharge. TTIE BERIINGEAME MISSION. The Overland China Mail publishes a memorandum of great length by Mr. Robert Hart, Inspector-General of Customs at Pekin, on the general question of Chinese pro gress and relations with the European Powers and with America. Together with this document, which is of great length and of acme importance, are pub lished Mr. Ross Browne's criticisms on Mr. Hart's views. Mr. Ross Browne, who, it will be remembered, was always opposed to the Burlingame mission, declares that America has no " exclusive interest in China, and no superior influence over its people, all the privileges which her people enjoy in the Celestial Empire having, in fact, been gained by England and France in their treaties.' Mr. Ross Browne wishes the United States to take a more assured position and give its citizens "the protection to which they are entitled." The difference of opinion betweon these gentlemen, who are both familiar with China and the Chinese, as to the character of the people, country, and government, and the best policy to pursue towards them, is very strongly marked. THE CA RNSTIC. A correspondent of the Pioneer states that he was on board the Carnatic when the disaster took place, and does not attribute its destruction to the captain's anxiety to pass a rival steamer. The French vessel had passed out of sight before the Carnatic struck. He considers that unskilful navigation and a bad look-out were the causes of the accident. The steamer was steered by the compass, without any allowance for the strong cross-tides which prevail at some seasons, but even then, had the watch been more vigilant, the danger might have been avoided. The crew were quite exhausted by their exertions at Suez, having discharged their vessel and started on their return trip to Bombay within a period of four or five days. ItrEILIONETIISIIIRE. There is some likelihood that Mr. Holland will be opposed for Merionethshire, despite the great strength of the Liberals in that county. Colonel Tottenham, or Mr. Wynn, Lord Wenborough's second son, will pro bably be chosen by the Conservatives. Mr. Holland, now the only Liberal candidate, has issued his address. He promises his support to Mr. Gladstone, and is strongly in favour of legislative action on those subjects which the Government has undertaken to deal with next session. The difficulties of the land question in Ireland must be boldly and promptly confronted, and he will give his support to any measure which will deal in an equitable spirit with this pressing subject. Mr. Holland is in favour of a sytitem of national edu cation, and of some plan to check the vice of intem perance by reducing the granting of licences to the narrowest possible limit. To the Ballot he will give his warmest support •, but he holds that if the Ch urc h in Wales be disestablished, the same m e asure ought to be accorded to England. !ADVERTISEMENT. J—Ayold 3ledicines: they always aggravate chronic complaints: but Du Barry's delicious health-restoring nevalents, Arabica Food, which yields three times the nourish mentor the best meat, saves 50 times its cost in other remedies, and invariably restores perfect digestion, strong nerves, sound lungs, healthy liver, pure blood, refreshing sleep, functional re gularity, anti energy to the most disordered or enfeebled. We ex tract a few out of the 68,000 cures:—" The Pope's health restored by Du Barry's Food. Cure No. 68,413. "Rome, July 21, 1866. —The health of the Holy Father is excellent, especially since abandoning all other remedies. he has confined himself entirely to Du Barry's Revalenta Arabica Food, of which heco_nsumnees a plateful at every meal. It has produced a surprisingly b e e xcel &la' effect on his health, and his Holiness cannot praise this lent food too highly. From the "Gazette d u Midi, July 2 5 No. 53,216, of the Marchioness de Bre han, of seven yearo,Clitiverei 4ant sleeplessness, and ralpitation all over, bad digestion, con's. complaint, wasting away, debility, nervousness, with a nervous ' indescribable agove from the most intolerable nervous agitaotion.i.; Cara No. 1,771; Lord constipation, flatulency, Stuart do 9Lo,B3r2d:L,i,eFuitfetnyaynetarsf aterford, of many years' dyspepsia, nervousness, asthma, of cough, —Maria Joly."—Cure No ley, Surrey, of 30 years 4sp6727mo:s,isirs.icramesess, Raontdert.co of ti F ng rini . Important• . Caulon —Beware of the many spitting of blood, liver derangement, and rei W ou h s i l e y h' at w ta ith ch partialdi stse diseased deafness.lun g s , o e u d t . authority, PRTOD Lie i unsavoury and more b th .z a .s n nsalompepyis mirettiosnesd • ,' Au ‘BIeA CHOCOLATE -Also Do BARRY'S BEN ALENTA - In tins, at 10 lid: Ilb2s 9d • 2lbs 4s 6d 5 lbs 11s; 12 lbs 220 ; 28 lbs 408. POWDER is packed in tin canisters: for 12 cups at 'al, for 2- cups at ne 6d, for 48c u, rat 6s, for 288 cups at 30s, for 576 cups at 55s —being about one I,enny per cup. The 30s and 55s tins are sent free of carriage in England on receipt of Post-Office Or ler.— HARRY DU BARRY and Co., No. 77 Regent street, London; and ex Orocerm tad chemists, to the district, the incumbent must be rec_ommeu_ded by its Representative for the time being-WV—eV gress, if a friend to the Administration, and faithful public officers, supporters of the Administration, arc frequently removed to make vacant pl aces f or t h e _ _ friends of the new member, who in their turn are similarly dealt with on any change occurring in the representation. When the name comes before the Senate, the only question asked is whether the nominee is acceptable to the member of Congress concerned. Such influence acts directly on the elec tion of a Congressman, the understanding being that if the election be secured certain appointments will go to his supporters. This brings a demoralising pressure by the members on the appointing power, who, being dependent upon Congressfor Legislative support, dare not resist it. Thus the Legislators become personally indebted to the Executive, and the Executive is repaid by support in the Legisla ture. In some Departments Senator TRUMBULL was informed that credit accounts had been kept, the Congressman having a certain number of ap pointments credited to his account, those filled at his dictation being debited against him, as if the posts actually belonged to the member. So firmly was the custom established that it had now almost the force of law, which nothing less than a statute could remove. The system worked evil in every way. First, in its demoralizing effect on the Execu tive and the Legislative branches of the Govern ment; second, in its appointing persons to office for reasons wholly apart from their fitness to per form its duties; third, in unsettling the service by frequent changes, and inducing the office-holder not to qualify for a post out of which he must soon be ousted, but use his short time in extracting from it every cent he can with impunity ; fourth, in creat ing a worthless class of hangers-on and politicians whose only, object in life is to dip their hands as deep as they can into the National Treasury ; and lastly, in clogging both the Executive and the Legis lature with unnecessary labour, the life of a Senator being that of a hunted hare, safe from his office seeking pursuer nowhere, not even in bed. If the Senator be a Grand Seignor, a lord in the land, an aristocrat of high degree, he has certainly to pay for such great dignity in a way not at all to Senator TRUMBULL'S taste, from which infliction he would that he could and will, if he can, be relieved. To give an instance of what a department has to go through we take the figures of Collector GRINNELL, of the New Y( rk Custom-house. lie had 460 ap pointments to make, many of them poor enough, but such is the extraordinary-brr-.ed -gm:term-ea-I,y office-seeking that the animal runs to any hole, seemingly without regard to what it is, or where it leads, sufficient that ;t is a hole, burrowing being its nature. For these appointments there were 18,243 applicaws ; 163 wt bestowed up ,n those recom mended by Congressmee, an 1 198 upon the r, com mendation of persons of high political standing._ Although Mr. TaumnuLL's bill may be taken as "a step in the right direction, it is not calculated to remove the evil ; nnr indeed would that of Mr. JENCKES wholly do flo,for it is not sufficiently compre hensive. The days of innocent Republicanism and of rural simplicity in the United States have passed away for ever, and a new order of things prevails. This fact the members do not appear adequately to appreciate, the country having grown too rapidly for their minds to keep pace with the change. The Republic now is at the head of nations as the most populous, wealthy, and united of any highly civilized community. The plan which answered in the simple, unpretending days of yore is unsuitable for a very rich, very powerful, very extensive society, replete with temptation and full of intrigue. A few offices, exercising a comparatively small control, differs vastly from the enormous Government machine now run by the United States ; and a change is as neces sary in its working as would be the case if a fishing smack could develope into a Cunard steamer. Nor do the circumstances necessitate only officering with trained and qualified persona, for there are other reasons as clearly marked. A President is a man possessing the same average ability and powers performing his duties now, as in the early days of the Republic. His Executive capacity cannot 1 e increased by anything the nation can do; but while it does not give him an atom more brain . or energy to execute the work, it gives him ten times more work to perform— indeed, labour beyond a man's scope. Of all his troubles the appointment to office is the greatest; and further than selecting the chief officers of State, and promoting and rewarding, the PRESIDENT should be relieved from the burden of this duty. Nor is it only beyond the limits of any man's effective performance, but the possession of such a vast control involves a danger to the Re public itself. Human nature is the same in Wash- ington, as in London, Paris, Vienna, or Berlin •: and although the great soldiers of the Republic nett celebrated Gene_ t have displayed a surprising modesty a n d modera tion, times may change . _RESID T ET , s chair may wish o P e ex ral placed in the remain there, and freely use these offices to effect his purpose. ANDREW JOHNSON plainly said that he, even he, ANDY JOHNSON, could, had he wished, have made himself a perpetual ruler in the land through the control of his immense patronage. Now, if ANDREW JOHNSON could have done that, what might not a much beloved and very successful soldier do with the same patronage while also controlling ihe army ? Americans are too apt to treat this danger with contempt, as if it only remained for a delega tion of citizens to take the usurper by the collar and fling him into the Potomac, a confidence which, in truth, increases the danger. We do not suppose that such a law-abiding people as the Americans could in any degree lightly fall a prey ; but it is possible, and indeed made possible, by this unscrupulous office seeking, and by the great power which the un bounded patronage gives to the PRESIDENT. Senator TRUMBULL would return to the letter of a Constitu tion framed for other days, and throw all back into the untrammelled hands of the Executive, wrench ing that power from those of a Congress which has appropriated what did not belong to it ; while we would remove such a power alike from the Execu tive and from 'he Legislature ; making the Civil Service of the United States what the Military and Naval Services are, a profession for gentlemen spe cially educated for the duties of each branch. 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