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Mr. Morton, of Indiana, introduced a 1 'ill providing for the redemption of United States no tee, and re quiring the National banks to redeem tl teir notes in coin. Messrs. Williams and Ferry pre* tented bills amendatory of the Naturalitrltion La we. Mr, Stewart introduced a bill to palish the .holding of office in violation of the Fourteenth A me.ndment. Bills "were introduced by Mr. Pomeroy, crea.ting a Department of Indian Affairs ; by Mr. Conkling, repealing the Act fixing the time for meetings of Congress ; and by Mr. Wilson, reorganizing the Supreme Court. On the motion of Mr. Henderson, the Secretary of the Interior was requested. to com municate information in reference to the Indian battle on the Washita river. After a brief Execu tive session, Messrs. Cattell and Willey offered re solutions censuring the financial portions of the President's Message. The resolutions were referred; and the resolution for holding the recess was con curred in. :onditii ave p r ogt 651b0. improf Lte joi; ;ring sting THE SUN, LONDON, WEDNESDAY EVENING, JANUARY 6, 1869. XTUTUAL LOAN FUND ASSOCIATION 3_ (Incorporated by Act of Parliament, 1859), 14, RUSSELL-STREET, COVENT-GARDEN, LONDON, And 38, QUEEN'S-ROAD, BRIGHTON ADVANCES MONEY upon personal security, Bills of Sale, Free bold or Leasehold Property, for one, two, or three years, repay able weekly, monthly, or quarterly. Bills promptly discounted. Forms free on receipt of stamped envelope. IS°. 23,892. PItICE.... 4d. STAMPED bd. NEW NOVEL BY MISS WHITTY. Now ready, at all the Libraries, in 8 vols., NV IF E AND C . HILD. By MISS WHITTY. Hurst and Blackett, Publishers, 13, Great Marlborough-street. TIIE LOMBARD EXCHANGE AND NEWS-ROOM. Lombard-street, London. MANAGER—Mr J. H. YOUNGTIUSBAND, late Treasurer and Secretary of the Liverpool Exchange. 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DINNEFORD and CO., Chemists, 172, New Bond-street, London : and of all other chemists throughout the world. Hurst and Blackett, Publishers, 13, Greg ➢iarlborough-street. THE CONSERVATIVE LAND SOCIETY, Shame may be taken out daily at the Offices, or Investors at a distance can be enrolled as members by correspondence. Present rate of Interest —Five per Cent. per Annum, payable in half-yearly Warrants, with participation of any Profits declared annually above that rate. No partnership liability, and power of withdrawal of subscriptions on shares at twenty-eight days' notice. Mr. P. Corn, Musical Director. Mir Mr. JOE BROWN (from the Chrtsty's Minstrels, St. James's Hall), Champion Dancer of the World, is engaged, and will shortly appear. Now ready, Tllustratod by Tenniel, 55., bound, CHEAP EDITION of A NOBLE LIFE . B y NJ the Author of "John Halifax ;" forming the New Volume of "Hum AND BLACKETT'S STANDARD LIBRARY." 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Dec. 15.—Mr. Sumner, from the Foreign Com mittee, reported two resolutions of sympathy with Spain. Mr. Willey's resolution censuring the Pre sident's propositions relative to the public debt was reported from the Finance Committee by Mr. Cattell, but its consideration was objected to by Mr. M'Creery. Mr. Edmunds introduced a bill, which was referred, prohibiting army officers from holding civil offices, and the holding of two offices at the same time. On the motion of Mr. Sumner, the President was asked for information as to the Venezuela Claims Commission. Mr. Stewart's bill, to punish the holding of office in violation of the Fourteenth Amendment, was referred. Mr. Wil son's bill repealing the prohibition of militia orga nizations in the South, was then taken up, and Mr. Edmunds moved an amendment continuing the prohibition in Mississippi, Texas, and Virginia. The amendment was agreed to, and the' bill as amended passed. 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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. EA TIN G R ' SNTCTOUGEIAL.LOZENGES. 3a0 31 st CENTRAL-FIRE BREECH-LOADING GUNS. August 23, 1868. Dear Sir,—Raving tried your Cough Lozenges in India I have 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. Doors open at half-past Eight o'clock. Admission, Is. ; Balcony, 2s. WINDMILL-STREET, PICCADILLY Musical Director and Conductor--Signor LUIGI CURTI E. M. REILLY and Co., lishe 502, NEW OXFORD-STREET, LONDON. W. B G., Apothecary H.M. Indian Medical Service, To Mr. Thomas Keating. Sold by all Druggists. TOHN BURGESS AND SON'S . Original and t, Superior ESSENCE of ANCHOVIES, also MANFIELD'S PATENT PICKLES, are perfectly pure and uncoloured. To be had of all dealers and wholesale of JOHN BURGESS AND SON, 107, Strand (corner of Savoy -steps), London. pall till 41 , D R. 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 safe t and mildest pills for every constitution. In boxes at Is. lid., 2s. 9d., and 48. 6d., at all chemists. COUNTER CLOTHS FOR LICENCED VICTUALLERS. L HE only article really su it a bl e f or t h at purpose, ss. 6d. per dozen, hemmed, ready for use. Address 105, Fleet-street, and 5, The Pavement, Clapham. GLASS CLOTHS SUITABLE FOR LICENCED VICTUALLERS, 78. 9d. PER DOZEN. wiLLum HOLDICH and CO., No. 105, Fleet-street, foot of Ludgate hill ; and No. 5, The Pavement, Clapham-common. 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Under the patronage of H.R.H. the Duke of CAMBRIDGE, 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 object 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 wise provided for when they attain 15 years of age, to obtain Suitable situations for them. The Committee eotneatly appeal for support. The Charity is entirely sustained by donations and subscriptions. HENRY KINGSCOTE, Treasurer Office, 121, P a ll- ma ll , W H. WAFWICK W Secretary. HEALTH RESTORED WITHOUT MEDICINE OR EXPENSE, DII BARRY'S delicious health-restoring Invalids' and Infants' Food. THE 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, diarrhcea, all gastric de rangements, haemorrhoids, liver complaints, flatulency, nervousness, biliousness, fevers, sore throats, diphtheria, catarrhs, colds, influenza, noises in the bead and ears, rhlrheumatism, gout, i mpur i t i es, eruptions, hysteria, neu ralgia, irritability, sleeplessness, acidity, palpitation, heartburn, headache, debility, dropsy, cramp°, spasms, nausea 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 f or invalids and infants in all complaints. IMPORTANT Cernow.—Bew are o f the many unsavoury and more than slopy imitation s to which, without o rity, Baron Liebig's name is most audaciously attached Henceforth none will doubt the valuable properties of Du Barry's health -restoring nevalento. Arabica Invalids' and Infants' Food, since to the thousands of blrosTngs it has already received from invalids whose position had been deemed hopeless, we may now add that 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. 18,41" Rome, July 21st, 1 866.--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 he consumes a plateful at every meal. It has produced a surprisingly itoneficial effect on his health, and his Holiness cannot raiso this excellent food too highly." P Cure No. 58,216 of the Marchioness de Brehan of seven years' liver complaint. wasting away, debility, nervous_ noes, irritability, with a nervous palpitation all over, bad digestion, constant sleeplessness, and the most intolerable nervous agitation. Cure No. 78, of dyspepsia, from the Right lion, the Lord Stuart do Dodos, Lord-Lieutenant of the County of Water ford :—" I have derived much benefit from your excellent Cappoqum, Co un t y food. STUART DE D ECIES, D romana , Waterford." Cure No. 49,832. Of fifty years' indescribable agony from dyspepsia, nervousness, asthma, cough, constipation, flatulency, spasms, sickness, and vomiting. Maria Jolly, of Lynn, Norfolk. CUT.° No. 47,121.—Mi5s Elizabeth Jacobs, cf extreme ❑vrvousness, indigestion, gatherings, low spirits, and ner- YJUS fancies. Cure No. 53,814.—Mr. Samuel Lawton, Leicester, of two years diarrhoea. The Food is sold in Canisters, at ls. lid. ; 11b., 2s. 9d. lb., 4s. 6d. ; 121 b., 225. ; 241 b., 408. The 121 b. and 241 b. canisters, carriage free on receipt of P. 0. Order. Also Du arry s Revalenta Arabica Chocolate Powder is packed in Ha canisters : For 12 cups at 2s, for 24 cups at 3c. 6c1., for 48 cups at Os., for 288 cups at 305., for 576 cups at 555. Being about cne penny per cup. The 30s. and 555. tins are sent free of carriage in England on receipt of Post Office Order. BARRY PU BARRY and Co., 77, Regeut-s meet, London ; also at Portnum and Mason's; also at 4, Cheapside, 61, Grace chuwa-street ; 63 and 150, Oxford-street; and 121, Now Nprth-rad, 1404411 i wad 411,Cfrogero wad Ohouthts. B. SCOTT'S BILIOUS and LIVER PILLS.—A NEVER-FAILING REMEDY.—Pre pared without any mercurial ingredient, from the recipe of Dr. Scott, Bromley, Kent, will be found invaluable to all who suffer from bilious and liver complaints, indiges tion, wind, spasms, giddiness, dizziness of the eyes, &c. For habitual costiveness, as a family aperient medicine, and as a purifier of the blood, they are truly excellent ; mild in their operation and grateful to the stomach, they create appetite, promote digestion, and strengthen the whole nervous system.—Prepared only and sold by W. Lambert, chemist, 8, King William-street, Charing-cross, London, and by most druggists, in boxes, ls. Ifd., and three times the quantity in one, 2s. 9d. Be sure to ask for Dr. Scott's Bilious and Liver Pills. The genuine are a square green package, with "William Lambert" engraved on the stamp. HUNTING, SHOOTING, AND FISHING. THE STRONGEST MAN in the world cannot break the over-lasting Porpoise-skin Boot Laces made by _ . „ GILL AND CO., 12, Brewer-street, Golden-square, London, W. Price is. per pair; by post, 14 stamps; six pairs, ss. FRENCH DUBBING.—This invaluable composition possesses the properties of preserving leath er, rendering it supple and waterproof. It is identically the s ame d u bb ing as that used by the best curriers in Bordeaux. BOOTS, SHOES, and HARNESS are particularly benefited by its application. Sold Wholesale and Retail by W. GILL and CO., Curriers and Leather Sellers, 12, Brewer-street, Golden square. Price is. 6d., 2s. 6d., and 55. per can. NICOLL, HAIRCUTTER to H.R.H. Prince of Wales, 40, Glasshouse-street, Regent-street. TRICHANOPHRON. Invented by Nicoll. The best preparation in the world for the Hair. No lady or gentleman should be without it. Sold in Bottles, 2s. 6d. Hair Restored and Baldness Prev en t e d b y NICOLL'S ELECTRIC HAIR REGENERATOR FOR LADIES AND GENTLEMEN. In Bottles, 2s. 6d. NICOLL'S GOLDEN TINCTURE FOR LADIES. For giving a Brilliant Golden Shade to Hair of any colour, in Bottles, Is. 6d. each. NICOLL'S CELEBRATED DEPILATORY. For removing superflous Hair. Sent free to any part of the three kingdoms on receipt of 20 postage stamps. P. 0.0. payable at Vigo-street, Regent-street. LADIES' CHIGNON FRIZETTES, in every Shade, Colour, and. Size, from ls. to 2s. Gd. SIIAMPOOINU, BRUSHING by MACHINERY, charge Gd. SCIENTIFIC AND ORNAMENTAL PRESENTS. IVINAMENTS for the Drawing-room, Library, and Dining-room, consisting of a new and elegant as sortment of VASES, Figures, Groups, Candlesticks, Obe lisks. Inkstands, beautiful inlaid Tables, Paper Weights, &c., in Italian, Alabaster, Parian, Marble, Bronze, Derby shire Spar, & c . I mported and manufactured by JAMES TENNANT, Mineralogist to her Majesty, 149, Strand, W.C., London. Mr. Tennant arranges elementary collections of ROCKS, MINERALS, and FOSSILS to illustrate the new edition of Lyell's Elements of Geology ; they will greatly facili tate the interesting study of MINERALOGY and GEOLOGY, and can be bad at 2,5, 10, 20, 50, to 500 guineas each. - PRACTICAL INSTRUCTION in GEOLOGY and MINERALOGY is given by Mr. TENNANT, F.G.S., at 149, Strand. RUPTURES.-BY ROYAL LETTERS PATENT. WHITE'S MOC-MAIN LEVER TRUSS (Perfected and Exhibited in the Great Exhibitions of 1851 and 1862) is allowed by upwards of Five 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 Hoc-Main Pad and Patent Lever, fitting with so much ease and closeness that it cannot be detected, and may be 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., 21s. 268.6 d., and 31s. 6d. Postage, ls. A D ou bl e T russ , 31 s . dd., 425., and 525. 6d. Postage, is. Bd. An Umbilical Truss, 425. and 525. 6d. Postage, ls. 10d. po p s o t!o t fa -o c ffi ei co ri O cc r a d d e i r i s ly. to be made payable to John White, NEW PATENT FLAS TIC STOCKINGS, KNEE-CAPS, &c., for Varicose Veins and all cases of Weakness and Swelling of tho Legs, Sprains, &c. They are porous, light in texture, and inexpensive, and are drawn on like an ordinary stocking. Price 4s. 6d., 7s. 6d., 108., and 16s. each. Postage, 6d. JOHN WHITE, Manufacturer, 228, Piccadilly. GAME LICENCES. THE COMMISSIONERS OF INLAND RENUE herby give Ntice tat LISTS, containng the Names of al all Persons e who have o taken h out LICENCES to i KILL and DEAL in GAME in the current Year, to 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 to prefer informations for penalties against all persons found in pursuit of or dealing in Game without license. WM. CORBETT, Secretary. Inland Revenne, Somerset House, London, October 29, 1868. 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 needed. F. ALFRED BEDWELL, Vice-Chairman. JAMES BLYTH, Secretary. jONDON FEVER HOSPITAL i s t h e only it. 4 l institution in the Metropolis for the treatment and prevention of contagious fevers. CONTRIBUTIONS will be gratefully received by Messrs. Dimsdale and Co., 50, Cornhill ; Messrs. Drum mond, Charing-cross ; Messrs. Coutts, Strand ; Messrs. Hoare, Fleet-street ; and by the Secretary, at the Hospital, Liverpool-road, Islington, N. rrHE METROPOLITAN CONVALESCENT INSTITUTION. President—His Grace the Duke of WELLINGTON. Treasurers—Tho 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 are received at Walton ; 80 children at Mitcham and Hendon. Bankers —London Joint-Stock Bank, Pall-mall. CHARLES Office, 32, Sack v ill e - s t HOLMES, Secretary. reet, Piccadilly. 110YAL 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 Qum?. His R Vice-Patron— Presidentoyal Highness the Prince of WALES, K.G. --His Grace the Duke of BUCCLEUCH, K.G. This Hospital, founded in 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. Brown, Hansom, and Co., Ab c h urch-lane ; alsoby Messrs. Coutts and Co.; Drummond and Co. ; Glyn and Co. ; Herries end Co. ; Ransom an d C o. ; Prescott, Grote, and Co. ; Smith, Pape', and Co.; Barclay and Co. ; Williams, Deacon, and Co.; Nisbet and Co., Berne rs - fi t roet ; and at the Boopitel from 10 till b. WEST INDIES AND MEXICO. Leave SClsFazalreOit the 16th of each month for St. Thomas, Havana, Vera Cruz, New Orleans, Porto Rico, Haiti, Santiago de Cuba, Guadeloupe, 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, Paramaribo, Cayenne, &c., Callao, Valparaiso, &c., San Jose, La Union, San Francisco, China, and Japar.. 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. INDIA OFFICE, DECEMBER 1 0, 1868. By order of the SECRETARY of STATE for INDIA. in Council. . . NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that it is intended to send to India annually a certain number of YOUNG MEN, trained. and educated for ultimate employment in the higher branches of the _Department F for the conserva tion and management of the orests under the Govern ment of India. Eight young men will be selected in February next to go to India at the end of 1871. The salary will be at first £3OO a year, and the salaries of the appointments in the three Presidencies range be tween that sum and £1,900 a year. Promotions will de pend upon efficiency, and the occurrence of vacancies in the higher grades. Applicants must be British subjects above 17 and under 25 years of age. As active habits and a strong constitution are most im portant, candidates will have to undergo a strict medical examination. —They ....---. must send to the Revenue Department of the India Office, on or before the Bth of January, 1869, a statement of their names and parentage, with a certificate of birth, and of being posssesed of a competent knowledge of the following subjects, and they must be prepared o undergo an examination in them :- 1, English writing from dictation and English corn position. 2. Arithmetic in all its branches. 3. Algebra, elementary principles, simple and quadratic equations, ratios and proportions, logarithms, arithmetical and geometrical progression. 4. Geometry (Ist, 2d, 3d, 4th, and 6th books of Euclid) and plane trigonometry. 5. Free band and plan drawing. 6. A good colloquial knowledge of either French or German, with the facility to read and translate the works of some classical writer in the language. A preference will be given to those candidates who obtain a certain proficiency in,- 1. Surveying and land measuring. 2. The elements of any of the following natural sciences : Mechanical and natural philosophy. Chemistry. Botany. Geology. If selected, they will be further required to go through a course of training and instruction in Forestry and cog nate sciences for two years and a half, in France or Ger many, previous to their departure for India, and the Sec retary of State will contribute £5O at the end of each half year towards the expenses of their training, in the case of such ca n did ates as are favourably reported on by their in structors. In additi on to this, if it should be found prac ticable, th e young men will be required to place them selves under an approved forester in Scotland for a few months before th ey go out to India. More detailed information as to those appointments may be had on ap p li cation tp the Under Secretary of State for India, India Office, Westminster. (Signed) HERMAN MERIVALE. DOG LICENSES.—CAUTION. T HE COMMISSIONERS o f INLAND A.RE 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. The duty payable for each dog kept is Five Shillings. The penalty for keeping a dog without License is Five Pounds. A another License is n o t t rans f era b le from one person to A License may be obtained by the owner giving his name and address, and the name o f th e p l ace w h ere th e dog is kept, on application at The Office of the Collector of Inland Revenue, In the neigh- The Office of the Distributor of Stamps }- Revenue, bourhood of the Or sidence. A Money Order Post Office. Licenses will also be granted by the several Supervisors of Inland Revenue. applicant's re- Persons residing at a distance from any of the above offices, by transmitting with their application Inland Revenue (Receipt) or Postage Stamps for the ror amount of duty, to th e Collector of Inland Revenue for the District, will receive a license in return by post. *WM. CORBETT, Inland Revenue, Somerset House, London, Secretary, Ist January, 1869. INDIA OFFICE, 15th October, 1868. By order of the Secretary of State for India in Council. Notice is hereby given, that packages, stated to contain reserved articles from the estates of deceased Officers and soldiers of the late East India Company's Service, 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, yiz. 11. Babington, W. Tf, Assistant Surgeon, Madras Medical Department. 12. Briggs, F. W., Rev., Madras Establishment. 17e. Barclay, J. S., Captain, 39th Madras Native Infantry. 20. Coust, H. A. 0., Captain, 2d Madras Native Veteran Battalion. 21. Carter, C., Captain, 38th Madras Native infantry. 26. Chancy, A., Lieutenant, 30th Madras Native In fantry. 33. Donne, J. T., Assistant Surgeon, Madras Medical Department. 42. Dillas, R., Lieutenant, 3d Madras European Regi ment. 48. Edmonston, W., Sergeant-Major, 28th Madras Native Infantry. 52. Fenning, D. A., Colonel, Ist Madras Light Cavalry. 63. Grinelack, E., Private, 104th Foot. 65. Harris, J. D., Lieutenant, 28th Madras Native In- Infantry. 69. Hawes, J. C., Brevet-Maior, Ist Madras Fusiliers. 75. Halliday, J., Sergeant, Bengal Establishment. 79. Johnston, J. McM., Captain, 4th Madras Native In fantry. 83. Keighly, F., Lieutenant, 24th Madras Native In fantry. 85. Kensington, H. 8., Ensign, 32d Madras Native In fantry. 117. Owen, M. Lieutenant, 88th Madras Native Infantry. 128. Redmond, J. J., Lieutenant, 7th Madras Native In fantry. 134 e. Ryan, P., Deputy Commissary, Madras Sappers and Miners. 142. Shedden, Assistant Surgeon, Madras Medical De partment. 150 n. Stothert, R., Major, 4th Bengal Native Infantry. 154. Walker, A., Captain, Madras Establishment. 165. Walker, T., Sergeant-Major, 7th Madras Native In fantry. 170. Wright, W., Sergeant, Madras Sappers and Minors. Applications for such packages should be made by next -of kin of the deceased, or by the legal representatives of such next of kin, to the Military Secretary, at this Office. In the event of any of the packages in question remain 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. PRINTING. —TO PROPRIETORS OF NEWSPAPERS, PERIODICALS, &c. The Printing and Machining of Newspapers, dm., 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, "San" Printing Offices, 8, Church-row, Savoy, Strand, W.O. ONE HUNDRED & SEVENTY DESTITUTE ORPHAN CHILDREN are being maintained in the ROYAL ALBERT ORPHAN ASYLUM, at the moderate rate of £25 per annum each. Funds greatly needed. CHARLES A. WALKER, Secretary. Odice, 54, Cheapside, London, EX/ cI,AMARITAN FREE HOSPITAL for WOMEN and CHILDREN, Lower Seymour-street, Portman square. The only froo 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 ; Sir Samuel Scott. Bert.; Messrs. Barclay, Coutts, Glyn, Ransom ; and by the Secretary. HE HOSPITAL for WOMEN, Soho-square. —Bankers : Messrs. Barclay, Bevan, and Co.; Messrs. Ransom, Bouverie, and Co.—The Committee APPEAL very earnestly for CONTRIBUTIONS. The Hospital ,is now open on tlondays, Wednesdays, and Fri days to out-patients who are treated without letters of recommendation. _ _ HENRY B. INGRAM, Secretary. p OL I C E NOT IC E, STREET CROSSING SIGNALS. BRIDGE-STREET, NEW PALACE-YARD. CAUTION• STOP. The Semaphore Arms The Semaphore Arms lowered, and by Night with extended, and by Night with a Green Light. with a Red Light. By the Signal "CAUTION," all persons in charge of Vehicles and Horses are warned , o pass over the Crossing with care, and due regard to the safety of Foot Passen gers. The Signal "STOP," will only be displayed when it is necessary that Vehicles and Horses shall be actually stopped on each side of the Crossing, to allow the passage of Persons on Foot; notice being thus given to all Per sons in charge of Vehicles and Horses to stop clear of the Crossing. RICHARD MAYNE, Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis. Metropolitan Police Office, December 10, 1868. THE ASSOCIATION for the WELFARE of the BLIND, 210, O x f or d- s treet, and 127, Euston-road. Patroness—Her Most Gracious Majesty the QUEEN. This Institution a ff or d s em ployment in various ways to 172 blind mon 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 Score tarn Rev. C. B. REID, M.A. GREAT NORTHERN HOSPITAL, Caledonian-road, Islington, N. Supported by Voluntary Contributions. Tbis 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. R ansom an d Bouverie, 1, Pall-mall. —lion, See., 1. Smith. Esa. GEO. REID, Soc. THE ROYAL HOSPITAL for DISEASES of 1 the CH.cIST, City-road.—The wards for in-patients are constantly full, those for out-patients crowded daily. FUNDS greatly needed. CHARLES L. KEMP, Secretary. d. Bills of Exchange, Promissory Notes, and Checks ; 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. f. The Loss of a British Vessel and its consequences 1. To the Owner of the Vessel. 2. To the Owner of the Cargo. 3. 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. in his privateclasses 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 PROPERTY, 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., 111., IV. Settlements.-1. Settlements of Personal Estate; a. Investment of Trust Funds; b. Usual Trustee Clauses, Appointment of New Trustees; c. Usual Powers and Covenants, &c.: d. Remarks on the Effect of Recent Statutes-2. Settlements of Real Estate ; a. Estates for Life and in Remainder, Waste ; b. Jointures, Portions, &c : c. Usual Powers: Remarks on the Leases and Sales of Settled Estates Act; d. The Succession Duty Act-3. Digentailing 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 Deeds.-1. Credi tors' Trust Deeds-2. Separation Deeds— 3. Articles of Partnership, &c. In those 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 aro 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 ments 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, continued : 2. The Administration of Trusts, as enlarged by recent statutory enactment. Lectures VIII., IX. Injunctions. Books recommended : —Story's Equity Jurisprudence, chapters 8, 9. 10, 13, L. , 23 ; Haddan'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 the Lectures— For all the Foreach three courses. course. By clerks of members £2 2 0 £1 1 0 By clerks of gentlemen not members By all other persons not being members The subscription payable fez the law classes— For all the branches of For each instruction. branch. By every subscriber £s 5 0 £2 12 6 Members of the Society may attend the lectures without subscribing. . . . To prevent interruption at the lectures, subscribers cannot be admitted to the hall after the lecture has com menced. E. W. Williamson, Secretary. Law Society's Flail, Oct., 1868. N.B. Gentlemen may subscribe for and attend the lec tures and classes, either separately or collectively ; but as the instruction given in the classes will have special re ference to preceding lectures, it is recommended that those who desire to attend the classes should also attend the lectures. 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 bo obtained on application to the Lady-Superintendent, 18, Stanley-terrace, Notting-hill, W. ; or to Mr. Baker Brown, 136, Harley-street, W. MR. 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 tised. This method does not require the extraction of roots, or any painful operation, and will support and preserve teeth that 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. V.R.-TOWER. road. SALE OF STORES.—By order of the S ecretary of State for War.—Mr. GEORGE SPILLMAN will Sell by Public Auction in the Tower, on TUESDAY, 12th of January, 1869, at Eleven o'clock in the Forenoon precisely, the following Stores: Bedding. I Haversacks. Brass. Tin Sheets. Musquet Stocks. Iron. A ccou t reme nts. Engine Hose. I Tools. May be Viewed at the Tower from 10 to 4 o'clock the Three Days previous to the Day of Sale, and Catalogues may be had at the War-office, Pall-mall ; the Tower; and Royal Arsenal, Wool wich. BRITISH ORPHAN ASYLU M, Mackenzie-park, Slough (formerly at Clapham-rise). Instituted 1827. Patron—Her Most Gracious Majesty the QUEEN. For the gratuitous board, clothing, and education of destitute orphans from all parts of the British dominions, and 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. Increased support indispensable, as this Charity is not endowed, and is in the greatest need of further pecuniary assistance. Subscribers and the public are invited to inspect the Institution, and judge as to the nature of the Charity and its peculiar claims. The last Report can be obtained on application to the Secretary. THOS. TILSON, Chairman. CHAS. LEE, M.A. AUBREY C. PRICE, M.A.)- Hon. Secs. ALFRED MACKENZ E, Secretary. Offices, 73, Cheapside, London, E.O. .Bankers—Messrs. Williams, Deacon, and Co., Birchin lane i 40 XONIIO. ge4WQO(I I BAUM, Ilituicheoter. HOSPITAL for DISEASES of the THROAT, Golden-square, W. President —His Grace the Duke of GRAF TON. 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 ROYAL INFIRMARY for DISEASES 1 of CHILDREN and WOMEN, Waterloo-bridge- 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. 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 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. EDWD. WEAVER, Sec. Offices, 73, Cheapside, E.C. T HE RESCUE SOCIETY'S HOMES are as follows : For Fallen Women. 28, Church-row, Hemp- 150,, New Bent-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 Homo-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 aie 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, "I never road 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. CODITA floc. af Qateu-street cloripoidc - HOMELESS BOYS OF LONDON.-FUNDS are earnestly solicited for the purchase of food and clothing for the 126 boys on board the Chichester Training Ship. 150 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. Contributions received by the London and Westminster Bank 214, High Holborn, and 41, Lothbnry, 8.C.; and by WILLIAM WILLIAMS, Secretary. No. 8, Great Queen-street, Lincoln's-inn-tie:de. HOME for the HELPLESS.—ST. JAMES'S DIOCESAN HOML for FEMALE PENITENTS (Hammersmith), under the immediate direction of 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, Rev. J. W. Ayre Rev. F. G. Bloomfield Major-Gen. Rt. Hon. Percy _ Herbert, M.P. Hon. and Rev. F. Byng Rev. J. E. gerape Rev. R. G. Baker Rev. W. F. Erskine Kzollys Rev. S. Brooke The Lord Clinton Rev. S. W. Lloyd Rev. A. Martineau Rev, W. Cadman Rev. W. D. Maclagan E. Charrington, Esq. Rev. Daniel Moore Rev. E. L. Cutts, Chaplain Rev. J. Moorhouse Rev. E. Capel Cure J. D. Morton, Esq. Rev. J. E. Cox Rev. Canon Nepean Octavius Coope, Esq. Rev. E. Parry Arthur Currie, Esq. John Pearson, Esq., Q.C. Rev. J. Connell Rev. G. F. Prescott Rev. 0. W. Furse Rev. F. Pigou C. J. Freaks. Esq. R. T. Pigott, Esq. J. S. GiHist, Esq. IL R. Pym, Esq. Rev. Dr. F._Hessey Rugh H. Seymour, Esq. H G Heald, Esq: I R. Wade, Eeq. R. Hook, Esq., Treasurer Loftus Wigram, Esq. Subscriptions will be received by any of the above; by Messrs. Harries, Farquhar, and Co; and by the Hon. Secretary, Rev. S. W. Lloyd, 14, Seymour-street, Port man-square, to whom communications may be addressed. R OYAL HOSPITAL for INCURABLES, West-bill, Putney-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—lst. By supplying a home, with medical attendance, nursing, and all requisites for the in valid. 2d. By granting an annuity of £2O to patients at their own homes. A new wing to the Hospital has just 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 are awaiting election. For the maintenanoe of present operations, for the ex tension of the benefits of the Charity, donations, and espe cially annual subscriptions, are earnestly solicited. Lifo 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. 3.0, roultry,:London, September, 1.868. '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, K.H., F.B.S. Policies payable during Life—lndisputable—Not liable to Forfeiture. Annual Income exceeds Three Hundred and Fifty Thousand Pounds. The Annuity Tables, offering special advantages to Annuitants, and full particulars of the popular Principles of this Society, will be found in the New Prospectus, which will be forwarded to applicants post free HENRY LAKE, General Manager. 816, Regent-street, and 17, Waterloo-place Pall mall, London. !THE MUTUAL LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY.—Every Policy effected with this Society by the 31st inst. will have the advantage of one year in every Annual Bonus. The Directors give notice that the Policies of the Society be come Indisputable, and are relieved of all conditions (except payment of the annual premiums), when they have remained unchallenged for five years, and the life assured has completed his 30th year. The bonus additions allotted by the Society are highly satisfac tory. In a recent claim the addition to a ,000 assurance, dated 1845, amounted to £l,OlO, making the total payment £2,010. CHARLES INGALL, Actuary. No. 39, King-street, Cheapside, London, December, 1868. 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 Bonus for 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 aro paid thirty days after admission. JOHN ATKINS, Resident Secretary. CIVIL SERVICE OF INDIA. CANDIDATES intending to present themselves NJ at the Open Competition, commencing on March 16, 1869, are reminded that Certificates of Birth, Health, and Character should be sent to the Secretary to the Civil Service Commis sioners, London, S.W., on or before the Ist of February. Regu lations may be obtained on application. INDIAN MEDICAL SERVICE. India Office, Ist December, 1868. NOTICE is Hereby Given, that an examination of Candidates for 20 appointments as Assistant-Surgeons in her Majesty's Indian Medical Service will be held at Chelsea Hospital on the Bth February, 1869. Copies of the regulations for the examination of Candi dates, together with information regarding the pay and retiring allowances of Indian Medical Officers, may be ob tained on applicati n at the Military Department, India Office, Westminster, S.W. T. T. PEARS, Major-General, Military secretAry. until United States notes are made equivalent to coin, and declaring for a speedy resumption of specie payments, which was tabled. Mr. Williams offered a resolution, which was adopted, directing the Judiciary Committee to consider the expediency of legislation to prevent the discharge of criminals by decisions of United States district judges in Virginia. Mr. Cole introduced a bill providing a territorial Government for Alaska. Mr. Conness moved to ake up his bill providing that the eight-hour us em shall make no reduction of the pay of Govern- ment employgs, but the motion was lost—yeas, 22 ; nays, 38. On motion of Mr. Corbett, the Secre tary of the Treasury was directed to communicate ;he cost of the total issue of United States frac- tional currency. Mr. Morton's bill for resumption of specie payments was taken up, and he spoke in support of it, after which it was referred to the Finance Committee. The resolution censuring the _ _ financial views of the President's Message was dis cussed, but the Senate adjourned without voting upon it. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. Dec. 14.—A number of bills were introduced, and Messrs. Ashley, of Ohio, and Loughbridge, of lowa, presented each a Constitutional amendment. Mr. Garfield introduced a bill legalizing gold con tracts, which was referred. Mr. Paine offered a bill permitting the organization of the militia in certain Southern States. On the motion of Mr. Arnell, of Tennessee, the Reconstruction Commit tee were directed to investigate "Ku-Klux" out rages. Mr. Stokes presented a bill granting twenty per cent. additional compensation to Government employes, which was laid on the table. Mr.Broom all, of Pennsylvania, offered a preamble and resolu tion, denunciatory of the financial proposition in the President's Message, and declaring against " all forms of repudiation," and they were adopted, only six members voting no. The names were Adams, Grover, and Jones, of Kentucky; Archer, of Mary lam] ; Trimble, of Tennessee; and Mungen, of Ohio. Mr. Lawrence, of Ohio, presented a memorial of the New York Union League, alleging frauds in the election in New York, and he moved the ap pointment of a special committee to investigate the matter. The motion was adopted by a party vote. A message was received from the Secretary of State saying that it would be incompatible with the public interest to communicate the correspondence in rela tion to the Alabama claims. Mr. Butler, of Mas sachusetts, introduced a bill " to enforce the United States laws in Georgia." Mr. Lynch's bill for the resumption of specie payments was made the special order for the first Wednesday in January. On the motion of Mr. Wood, the Committee on Ex penditures were directed to inquire into the alleged improper use of $2,000,000, of the Alaska pur chase money. On the motion of Mr. Hunter, the Secretary of State was asked for information rela tive to the sending of a Commissioner to Spain. On the motion of Mr. Lynch, the Foreign Commit tee were directed to consider what action should be taken regarding unjust discriminations against United States merchant vessels in .Spanish West Indian ports. On the motion of Mr. Sypher, of Louisiana, the Military Committee were directed to inquire into the expediency of allowing military organizations in the Southern States. Dec. 15.—Mr. Clark, of Kansas, introduced a bill in reference to the Indians, which was referred. On the motion of Mr. Holliday, the Commerce Committee were directed to consider the expediency of prohibiting the carriage of petroleum by pas senger steam vessels. Mr. Whittemore offered a resolution vacating all civil offices in the South filled by disqualified persons, but objection was made by Mr. Chanler. The Select Committee on the New York Election Frauds was announced, Mr. Lawrence, of Ohio, being Chairman. Mr. Schenck gave notice that he would move to go into Committee of the Whole on Jan. 6 to consider the Tariff Bill, whereupon Mr. Moorehead asked him to yield for a motion to go into committee on the Tariff at once. Mr. Schenck consenting, the motion was put and carried—yeas 108, nays 69 ; and the House went into committee. Mr. Brooks, of New York, spoke against the bill, and the tactics by which its passage was sought. Mr. Pike, of Mobile, moved a redac tion of the proposed duty on copper plates for the benefit of the shipbuilding interest, but his amend ment was rejected. Mr. Twichell moved an amend ment to exempt from duty, copper used for ship building, which was also rejected. Messrs. Phelps and Spalding offered amendments, allowing draw backs on copper, but the House adjourned without disposing of them. Dec. 16.—Mr. Robinson, of New York, offered a resolution for the appointment of a select com nea,v`'Nays Alabama,haeyeSatnastAffre dlcsoyoearA onineitiotealardefxlan.xst mittee to inquire whether American citizens have been tried and convicted in Great Bsitaia for speeches or actions in the United States, and to re commend vindicating measures, &c. Mr. Bingham said he would object unless the resolutions were re ferred to the Foreign Committee, whereupon it was withdrawn by Mr. .Robinson. Mr. Eliot introduced a bill o f .n orb p"e iddi e n e g f4.e t i: he ve c e a e r e r ie ia . ge A of ex bill rpellnsieivviengoilatließ'peo"litical disabilities of certain ex rebels in South Carolina and Tennessee was passed ; also a bill repealing the prohibition aa o nnf a d . Southm r a . sc o c r ha g re a en n l ci i ke z organizations t f, r o Fo n ml s ori th d i l;oAt m ahfuate i eirtnFtvnt Bankruptcy r übf e m, t , reported roti:uephtauteechrlfyyype tlßruahletaseeßntiif a 9seprn t.noeetmrprßegisters aw bill, Oat tcci ah w neoi sefinm h t c askedli hpecsefhet trn t e w e h fno the tobacco .t s fi t oa t Railroad. ooprenbaui makingmony in election cases was reported and passed. On the motion of Mr. Price, the Banking Committee were directed to consider the expediency of inflicting a penalty for the certification by national banks of checks when the makers have not funds on deposit to meet those checks. Mr. Van Dyck introduced a bill, which was referred, subjecting compounders of liquors to the same provisions as rectifiers. Mr. Mungen offered a resolution of inquiry as to the arrest of Americans in Paraguay, which was refer red. A message was received from the Secretary of State saying that no communication had recently been sent to Spain by the Executive. A copy of a bill for a new nickel coinage was presented and re ferred. A resolution offered by Mr. Jones, of Ken tucky, giving females in Government employ the same wages as wales for similar services, was adopted—yeas 123, nays 27. tthLseNoldivas°ostrirmnshhtteihi. THE BEST REMEDY FOR INDIGESTION. NOV - ON'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 iumstances, 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 is. 1 d., 2s. 9d., and Us. each, in every town in the kingdom. CAUTION. Bo 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." THE GUARDIAN FIRE AND LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY. Established 1821. No. 11, Lombard-street, London, E.O. Subscribed Capital Two Millions. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that FIRE POLICIES which expire at CHRISTMAS must be Renewed within Fifteen Days at this Office, or with the Company's Agents throughout the Kingdom, otherwise they become void. All Insurances now have the benefit of the Reduced Duty of ls. 6d. per cent. For Prospectus and other information apply to the Com pany's Agents, or to T. TALLEMACH, Secretary. A.D. 1720. ROYAL 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. Esq Governor. Isq Sub-Governor. 3sq Deputy-Governor. 'TORS William Tetlow Hibbert Esq. Wilmot Holland, Esq. Egerton Hubbard, Esq. Nevile Lubbock, Esq. George Forbes Malcolmson Esq. Lord J °Beeline Wm. Percy. Charles Robinson, Esq. Samuel Leo Schuster, Esq. Eric Carrington Smith, Esq. Joseph Somes, Esq. William Wallace, Esq. Charles Baring Young, Esq. tuel Solly, Esq., F.R.S. OCTAVIUS WIGRAM, JAMES STEWART HIDOSON, El CHARLES JOHN MANNING, I DIREC Robert Barclay, Esq. John Garratt Cattley, Esq. Mark Currie Close, Esq. Edward James Daniell, Esq. William Davidson, Esq. Lancelot William Dent, Esq. Alexander Druce, Esq. Fred k. Joseph Ed'mann, Esq. Charles Hermann Goschen, Esq. Riversdale WM. Grenfell, Esq. Francis Alex. Hamilton, Esq. Robert Amadeus Heath, Esq. Medical Referee, Sam' NOTICE.—The usual fifteen days allowed for payment of FIRE PREMIUMS falling due at Christmas will expire on the 9th of January. FIRE and LIFE ASSURANCES may be effected on advantageous terms. The Duty on Fire Assurances has been reduced to the for Fire Poli c y uniform N o ch a r r a g t e e i o s f ls . made 6 d per . by this s n t perorpannum. ti o n or Stamp, however small the Assurance may be. rMING 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. 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 AsFured 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 whos e resources have been tested by the experience of nearly a CB/minx AND A J -I ALF. ROYAL EXCHANGE, LONDON. ROBERT P. STEELE, Secretary.