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, . • a t „. Pa k'N,` f* "14144r -t'-'4 OO-, 7,; ) , ; OQ , I 4. 1 0 51 q , I i '` ‘,V Fie :f% t t • Excxr. 06 IN 1 -' L " •„ up a staircase: whin - Wray be riff ot fifeTt'r',Prilr.r."; gives his opinion that there is no rc,al security against loss of life by fire but whcr:J are means of escape from each room, and 1:ea:Is as can be made available from within. " contrivances have been suggested for ene!:-- - - in'xation ly:tween each room and the , lone of K D. Ali &N'3 LT,. WHISKY DUBLIN. EXHIBITION, 1565. ;his celetrated OLD IRISH 'A nisKY gained the Dublin ze Medi); -- Pure ILI, Mellow, Pelicionß, and very Wholnsome. Sold in BO 'les, 2e. Si., at the Retail Rouges in London; by the Ikze ntn in the principal tc woe in England: or wholesa7e at 8, (iItEXT WINDMILL-STUEET, LONDON, W. Chen-ve the Red Seal, Pink Labe. and Cork Branded "Kina xes Whis,cy r - , =:---_, - Nt),rl 4{ift.,g- ; ....",- ,c,.' , .. ,r, _ . 4 :. d i 4 , ; ! ;;. Os Sip:;, .„, I t i is. i .t” •,,,, . them is to my mind satisfactory. I mast effective of them i 3 a.n iro:: 1, bit .••=C the wall, and of which the latter part should, for protection front thiev, L:y opin..on the ranni:lLlC 1S v twelve feet be (Tr ] i ll ar lly UTUAL LOAN FUND ASSOCIATION (Incorporated by Act of Parliament, 1859). 14, RUSSELL-STREET. COVENT-GARDEN. LONDON, And QUEEN'S-RC tD, BRIGITTOS ADVANnES MONEY upon personal security, Bills of Sale, Free hold or Leasehold Property, for one, two, or three years, repay able weel;ly, monthly, or gnarterly. Bills promptly discounted. crowns free ou receipt of etamned envelope. EDWARD UARPEB Secretary. " PATE AU DIAI3LE." rlll-1E above Paste is a most agreeable relis h for Luncheon. Breakfast, kn. It will be found most useful For deviling Legs of Turkey, Fowl, Biscuits, &c. Also their ORIGINAL AND SUPERIOR ESSENCE ANCHOVY AND PURE PICKLES (Manfield's Patent), To bo obtainod Wholegale an•i Retail of JOHN BURGESS AND SON, 107, STRAND (Corner of Savoy Steps), London, W.O. B. HALL, of Printing House-square, E.C.. tr. next the "Times ," London. — Wholesale A g ent and Consignee for NICHOLS and STONES' (the Burton Brewery) celebrated PALE and other ALES; Keatinge and Co.'s famous Bordeaux Wines and Charente Brandies; and Irish and Scotch Whiskies, from several of the best distilleries. Samples can also ho seen at the Times' Shades. BOA rum BUSINESSES.- number of Hotels. Public Houses, &c., for disposal. Particulars of others wanted in town and country. ANGLO - AMERICAN TIMES, AN INTERNA.TIOTir tL NE gcrqPAPER, Devoted to American Intelligence, ENLARGED to 24 PAGES. epor is of Concrrese. Personal, Financial. Mining, ke. Members of Parliament, Commercial Men, and those having an interest in the United State-a, will find this newspaper of use. Published every SATURD XY MORNIgG, price 9d. 15. Catherine-street. Strand. ESTABLTSTIMENT for GENTLEWOMEN during TEMPORARY ILLNESS. The relatives of Clergymen, Naval. Military . , and Pro fessional Men, Governesses, and Artists may, for a small weekly payment, receive the comforts of a HOME, com bined with the best medical and surgical treatment, it the establishment, 90, Upper Harley-street. This establishment, which was opened in 1860, is patro nised by her Majesty. The Bishop of London is Visitor, and it is managed by the Marchioness of Ormonde. the Lady Laura Palmer, Mrs. Edwarritemilly, the Lady Caroline Russell, Mrs. Cecil Russell, and other ladies. All information respecting it may be obtained on writ ten or personal application to the Lady Superintendent. Subscriptions received at the Institution, and by the Treasurer, at Messrs. Coutts and Co.'s, 59. Strand. W. C SPRING RICE Hon. Soc. TllE DEAF & DUMB.—The Committee of the JEWS DEAF and DUMB HOME are prepared to receive APPL ECL.TIONS for the ADMISSION of DEAF and DUMB CHILDREN, of all denominations, as Day Pupils, for instruction in audible 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 AGIT, Esq., Director of the .lews' Deaf and Dumb Home, 44, Burton-crescent, W.C. T HE LIVERPOOL AND LONDON a nd GLOBM INSURANCE COSIPANY. Offices-1, Dale-street, Liverpool; 7, Cornhill ; and Charing-cross, London. The Invested 'Funds now amount to Z 3,401,055. the Fire Revenue to £830,816, and that of the Life to £259,039. The moderate rates of premium, with a guaranteed fixed Bonus! 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. JOLIN ATKINS, Resident Secretary. 91IIE ROYAL INFIRMARY for DISEAS ES 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. CHARLES J. F. REN T ON, S crei ary. Waterloo-bridge-road, S E. NT I ATIONAL ORPHAN HOME, Ham-common, Richmond, Surrey. Founded 1849. Enlarged 1881. Under the -atronago of H.R.H. the Duke of CAMBRIDGR, whereby a home has been afforded for 280 Destitute Orphan Girls of all ages, classes, and denominations, from all parts of the kingdom. The obje It 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 18 years of age, to obtain suitable situations for them. The Committee earnestly appeal for support. The Charity is entirely sustained by d ovations and subscriptions. ITENRY KINGSC I OTE, Treasurer W H. WIPWICK Secretary. Office. 121. Palls il. W GREAT NORTIIERN EIOSPITAL, Caledonian-road, Islington, N. Supportorl by Voluntary Contributions. This Hospital has rolioved .181,954 patients sines i! Was established at Ring's-cross in 185 G. Patiorts aro nth - flitted fr3o. Bankers—Messrs. Barnet, Lloyds, and Co., GO, Lombard stroet, Messrs. Ransom and Bonverio, 1, Pall.mall.—Hon. Soc., F. Smith. Esc. GEO. REID. Sec. RITISH ORPHAN ASYLUM, DJI Mackenzie-park, Slough (formerly at Clapham-rise). Instituted 1827. Patron—Her Most Gracious Majesty the QUEEN. For the gratuitous board, clothing, an 4 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. Iron Secs. AUBREY C. PRICE, M.A., ALFRED MACKENZIE, Secretary. Offices, 73, Cheapside, London, E.O. Bankers—Messrs. Williams, Deacon, and Co., I3irchin ane ; and Messrs. Heywood Brothers, Manchester. IFEBOAT SERVICES. —During the Storms A 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 'xpended £36,134 in the same period on its Lifeboat Establishments, in addition to granting fr 1,250 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. 14, John-street Adelphi, London. 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, beemorrhoids, liver complaints, flatulency, vaervousness biliousness, foyers, sore throats, diphtheria, catarrhs, colds, i influenza, noises in the head and ears, rheumatism gout, impurities, eruptions , hysteria, neu ralgia, irritability, sleeplessness, acidity, palpitation, heartburn, headache, debility, dropsy, cramp., spasms, sausea 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.,--Boware of the many unsavoury awl more than slopy imitations to which, without autho rity, Baron Liobig's name is most audaciously attaabod. Henceforth none will doubt the valuable properties of Du Barry's health -restoring Revalenta Ambles Invalids' and Infants' Fool, since to the thousands of blessings 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 trea t Cure ment No. We quote from the Gazette du Midi, July 25th ( 48.413):—"R0me, July 21st, 1866. —The health of the Holy Father is excellent, especially since, abandoning all Vier remedies, he has confined himself entirely to Du arry s Revalenta Arabica Food of which he consumes a latoful at every meal. Tt has produced a surprisingly enoficial effect on his health, and his Holiness cannot praise this excellent food too highly."l Cure No. 58 216 of the Marchioness do Br.,han of seven years' liver complaint, wasting away, debility, nervous tines, irritability with a nervous palpitation all over, had digestion, constant sleeplessness, and the most intolerable ervous agitation. Cure N 0.71. of dyspepsia, from the Right Hon. tho Lord S Lord-Lieutenant of the County of Water ft, :—" I have derived much benefit from your excellent fool. —STUART DB Dromana, Cappoquin, County Watorfmd." (M;l3 ?. -Of fifty years' indescribable agony fro n lyspepsil, isness, asthma, cough, constipation :I! si,'Aness, and vomiting. Maria Jolly of Lynn, Norfolk. 17,121. Miss Elizabeth Jacobs, of extreme uerv) i gatherings, low spirits, and ner- vo•is f NO. 7)6,81. I.—Mr. Sanuel Layton, Leicester, of two year.;' The Food is sold iu Canisters, at ls. lid. ; 11b., 2s. 9d., 21))., 4s. 6d. ; 12Th., 225. ; 241 b., 40s. The 121 b. and 211 b. a lisr , rs, carriarre free on receipt of P. 0. Order. Also Du arry'l- - ;:e7alonta Arabiea Chocolate Powder is packed in n l'or 12 cups o-,25, for 24 cups at 3s. 6d., for 48 1 ..; :It !is., for 288 cups at 305., for 57)1 clips at 550. Behig penny per cup. The 30s. an 1 555. tins are sent . - ,:trriage in England on receipt of Post Office Order. A ) IT 11111111 Y and Co., 77, Regent-street, London , also at Fortnum and Mason's ; also at 4, Cheapside, 61, Gr tcollutoll-st - eet ; 63 and 150, Oxford-street ; and 121, Aa a , ...ticrth-ra:4l, London an all Grocers and_Oheraisto IC J V'. 94.20) MR. WILBERFORCE'S NEW NOVEL. Now ready at all the Libraries, in 3 vols., D ✓ UhE'S HONOUR By EDWARD WILI3ERFORCE, Author of "Social Life in Munich," &c. T " E Hurst and Blackett, Publishers, 13, Great Marlborough-street;. THE ATI I ENEUM for I)ECEMBER 25TH contains SPECIAL ARTICLES upon the LITERATURE of ENGLAND. FR 1 NOE. GERMANY, I:USSIA, ITALY, BELGIUM, SPAIN. HOLLAND, TURKEY, DENMARK, SWEDEN, IN iRTUGAL, HUNG RY, and AMERICA, form ing a '-UILVEY of EUROPEAN and AMERICAN LITERA TURE for the YEAR 1869. NoncE. _ THE ATHENEUAI will be PERMAN EN ILY ENLARGED on and after iho Ist of JANUARY, 1870. May be ordered of any Bookseller or Newsagent, price Three pence. . Single Copies sent by post on receipt of fur postage stamps. Published by John Francis, 20, Wellington-street, Strand, W.O Just published, price is Gd., by post Is. Bd., the Second Edition, with Addenda, containing additional Facts and Cases, in illus tration of the nefarious proceedings of the Advertising Quacks, REVELATIONS OF QUACKS AND QUACKERY. By DETECTOR. Reprinted from the "Medical Circular." London: H. Ballicre, 219, Regent-street. The 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 RAILROAD COMPANY. F JEST MORTGAGE CONST R ucTioN BONDS, endorsed payable in Sterling in London.—The HALF-YEARLY INTEREST on the above Bonds, due 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 lenhall-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. jalr R. ESKELL, the Author of " Pure Dentistry, IT and What it Does for Us," "Painless Tooth Extraction; or Anesthesia Locally Applied ;" "Dental Surgery: a Practical Treatise:" Modern Dentistry: its Principles and Practice," &c., may be CONSULTED DAILY, as hitherto, from Ten to Four o'clock, at his ONLY Residence, 8, GROSVENOIL-STREET, GROSVE NOR-SQUARE (a few doors from Bond-street). • ILBIG COMPANY'S EXTRACT of MEAL ji _A —AMSTERDAM EXHIBITION. ism), 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." CAtrnow.—Only sort warranted genuine by the Inventor, Baron Liebig, whose signature is on every genuine Jar. Ask for LIEBIEBIGI CO'SEMPXTRACT ofANY'S EXT MEAT.RACT. and not for LI G gv. SCOTT'S BILIOUS and LIVER PILLS. lILJ A NEVER-FAILING REMEDY.—Prepared with out any mercurial ingredient, 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, is. lid., and three times the quantity in one, 2s. Pd. Be sure to ask for Dr. Scott's Bilious and Liver Pills. The genuine are in a square green package, with " William Lambert, 8, King William-street, Charing-cross," engraved on the Govern ment stamp. 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 cf nearly all the diseases to which we are subjoct, being a medicine so uniformly grateful and beneficial that it is with justice !ailed the " Natural Strengthenor 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- Jumstances, 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. lid., 2e. 9d., and lls. each, in every town in the kingdom. CAUTION. Be sure to ask for "NORTON'S PILLS," and do not be persuaded to purchase any of the various imitations which have sprung up in consequence of the success of N orton's Camomile Pills." ORTH LONDON or UNIVERSITY J-1 COLLEGE HOSPlTAL.—Accidents and Sickness. —CONTRIBUTIONS earneslv solicited to meet the annual expenses, which exceed the income by £l,OOO. The committee also plead for help for the sick children, the Mao victims of starvation, neglect, and disease, who 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. SHORT SUMMARY OF THE POSITION OF THE PRUDENTIAL ASSURANCE COMPANY, 62, Lit !gate Hill, London, E.C. Branch 6Mco =7, King . street, St. James's. The Annual Premium Income of the Company, at the close If 1t468, was Z 220,978 Os. 10d., and the Total Amount Assured £4.882,197. • The Business is divided under two heads:- Ist --The General or Onlinary Business, being the same as that, transacted by other Companies.: 2nd —The Industrial or Working Class Assurances.] The Pretiiiuni Income of the General Business was £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, wai .£139,322 15 8 The Premium Income of the Industrial Branch was 168,546, the sum Assured X 3,169,237, and the Estimated Reserve...... 50,000 0 0 .£lB 322 15 8 The Liability of the Industrial Branch does tot admit of being estimated in the same way as that of the General Branch, on account of the very larg, proportion of Policies which constintly la' 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 Branch of the business is shown by the result of 14 years' experience to bo abundantly suffi cient. The Assurance Fund on Slst Decem ber, 18G8, was .................................. 12 4 The average duration of the whole of Lho Industrial Policies was considerably under three years. The average ago of the Assured in tho Industrial Branch was 19 years. A detailed List of Assets can be had on application.: 11. HARBEN, Secretary. BRITISH HOSPITAL for SKIN DISEASES, 56, Great Marlborough-street, W. Bankers, Messrs. Ransom. SUPPORT is earnestly solicited. ALEXANDER RIVINGTON, Hon. Sec. (NE HUNDRED & SEVENTY DESTITUTE V? ORPHAN OHLLDREN are being maintained in the ROYAL ALBERT ORPH AN ASYLUM, at the moderate rate of £23 per annum each. Funds greatly needed. CHARLES A. WALKER, Secretary Ofsce, 54, Cheapside, London. E.Oy RUPTURES.—BY ROYAL LETTERS PATENT. • VVHITE'S MO C-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 stool 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 closemtss that it cannot bo detected, and may be worn during sleep. A descriptive circular may be had, and the truss, which can rot fail to fit, forwArdei by post, on the circumference of the body, two inches below the hips, being sent to the manufacturer, Mr. JO LIN WHITE, 228, Piccadilly, London. A Single Truss, 165., 215., 265. 6d., and 31s. 6d. Postage, Is. A. Double Truss, 31s. d., 425., and Ws. 6d. Postage, ls. Bd. An Umbilical Truss, 425. and 525. (hi. Postage, ls. 10d. Post-office Orders to be made payable to John White, Post-office, Piccadi'ly. NEW PATENT VLAS TIC STOCKINGS, ii KNEE-CAPS, &c., for Varicose Veins and all cases of Weakness and Swelling of the Legs, Sprains, &c. They are porous, light in texture, and inexpensive, and aro drawn on like an ordinary stocking. Price 4s. 6d., is. 6d. 10s., and 16s. each. Postage, 6d. JOHN WHITE, Manufacturer, 228, Piccadilly.' IjING'S COLLEGE HOSPITAL, Portugal street, Lincoln's-inn. —The Committee earnestly APPEAL for FUNDS to defray the heavy current ex penses. Assistance is urgently need Led. J. W. 'WADRON, Secretary. REAT NORTHERN HOSPITAL, Cale donian-road, N.—Several beds in the Lew buildings cannot be occupied for WANT of FUNDS. F. SMITH, Esq., Hon. 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 vited 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. ROYAL HOSPITAL for INCURABLES, West-hill, - 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-Ist. 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 thei own homes. A new wing to the Hospital has lust been completed at a cost of upwards of £lO,OOO, and FUNDS are urgently NEEDED to liquidate the expenses incurred. There are 120 inmates and 237 pensioners, all entirely dependent upon voluntary subscriptions. Nearly 300 approved applicants 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 reatest pleasure upon application to the Secretary, by whom contributions will be thankfully received. FREDERIC ANDREW Secretary No. 10 Poultry London. E.O September 1868. 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 troop a boy or girl for one year. Contributions received by the London and Westminster Bank 914, High Holborn, hr.O. 41. Lothbnry, E.C. ; and by WILLIAM WILLIAMS, Socretary. No. 8, Great Queon-stroet, HOME for the HELPLESS.—ST. JAMES'S DIOCESAN HOME for FEMALE PENITENTS (Hammersmith), under the immediate direction of the Bishop of London. Tho work carried on by a Sisterhood, "in faithful accordance with the principles of tbo Re formed Church of England." NCIL. FUNDS greatly needed, CO he Bishop of LONDON, - Rev. J. W. Ayro Major-Gen. Rt. Hon. Percy Rev. F. G. Bloomfield Herbert, M.P. Ron. R. aud Rev. F.Baker BYng Re 7. J. E. Kempe Rev. W. F. Erskine I Knollys v. G. IZov. S. W. Lloyd !v. S. Brooke Rev. A. Martineau The Lord Clinton Rev. W. D. Maclagan Rev W. Cadman Rev. Daniel Moore E. Char:ington, Esq. . Rev. J. Idoorhous€ , J. D. Morton, Esq. Roy. E. L. Cutts, Chaplain R9y. E. Capel Cure Rev. J. E. Cos Rev. Can Nepean . Parry Octavius Coopo, Esq. Rev. E Arthur Currio, Esq. John Pearson, Esq., Q.C. Roy. J. Connell Rev. G . F. rrescott Rev.. C. W. Furse Rev. F. Pigou C. J. Freake. Esq. R. T. Pigott, Esq. J. S Gilliat, Esq. H. H. Pym, Esq. Rev. Dr. F flessoy flugh H. Seymour, Esq . H G. Heald, Esq. R. Wade, Esq. R. Hook, Esq., Treasnror Loftus Wigram, Esa. Subscriptions will be received by any of the above • by Messrs. Harries, Farquhar, and Co ; a nd by the non. Secretrry, Rev. S. W. Lloyd, 14, S e y mou r-street, Port man-square, to whom communications may bo addressed THE SUN, LONDON, WED \EsDA Y EVENING, in , •GEM BER 29, 1869. COMPENSATION IN C ASE OF INJURY, AND A FIXED SUM IN CASE OF DEATII Caused by ACCIDENT OF ANY KIN may be secured by Policy of the RAILWAY P A SSENGF RS ASSURANCE COMPANY. An Annual Payment of £3 to £6 ss. insures £l,OOO at Death, and an Allowance at the rate of £6 per week for Injury. II ILWAY ACCIDENTS ALONE may be provided against by Insurance Tickets for Single or Double Tournies. For particulars apply to the Clerks at the Itailway Stations, to the Local Agents, or at the Offices, 54, CORN iiiLL and 10, REGIENT STEEET, LONDON. W ILLIAM J. WAN Secretary. J)ARTRIDGE AND COOPER. MANUFACTURING STATIONERS, 122, FLEST-STREET (CORNER OF OIL4NCERY-LANE), LONDON (E. 0.) THE PUBLIC SUPPLIED AT WHOLESALE PRICES. CARRIAGE PAID to the COUNTRY ON ORDERS OVER 20s. per roam. e. d. Fine Cream Laid Note; a cheap paper 3 0 Superfine Cream Laid Note; much approved 4 0 Supet fine Thick Cream Laid Note ; especially recommended 5 6 Extra Superfine Double Thick Cream Laid Note 7 0 Straw Paper, " Patent;" adapted for rapid wri tin g .... ..... . Large Commercial Note Papers Is., 45., 55., and 6 0 Foolscap Papers, blue or cream........ 105. 6d., 12s. 6d., and 14 6 O u t s ides Foolscap 6 6 Letter Paper for scribbling... plain, 45.; ruled ditto, 4 6 Tinted Lined Note —five quires for is. 6d., or 5 6 The New Vellum Wove "ClublHouse" V ote, five quires for 2s. 6d. Superfine Cream or Blue Envelopes, 4s 6d, Is 6d, & 6s 6d Large Blue Wove Commercial Envelopes, 4s 6d per 1,000 Cheap Buff Colour, for circulars, &c., Is COLOUR STAB PING (Relief) reduced to is. per 100. Polished steel dies sunk by the best artists in tbo trade at about half the prices charged by the retail houses. An ILLU -TR ATED CATALOGUE, containing full descrip tion, with prices of Account Books, Copying Presses, Inkstands, Stationery, Cabinets, Postage Scales, Despatch Boxes, Travelling Writing Cases, Desks, &c , post free Established 1811 AATOODIN'S RETURN TO LONDON." • Y W. S. WOODIN "AT }TOME" with his great Original CARPET BAG and SKETCH-8008. TO-NIGHT, In the large Room EGYPTIAN HALL, Piccadilly. Plan of Stalls at Mitchell's Royal Library, Old Bond street. RO YAL HALL. 110LBO1tN. Proprlctor - Mr. J. S. Swe:: sey. MON STE it Cull I STMAS ENTERT A I ?INIENT. First appearance in Lon,lon 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 Anec :otes. Jol'y Nash, the laughter exciting Comic. Emma West, and West, the celebrated Somp Orator. First appearance at this ball of Funny Little Lewis, the provincial favourite. Re engagement of Mdlle. Carlotta Vert°, premier Serio-Comic and Terpsichorean Artist Metz, Redman, and Metz, Burlesque Artists Mr. Rowland Lascellos, the unrivalled Anon And a 'host of other talent. Prices of Admission as usual. Balcony, 6d.; stalls, Is. Mr. P. Corri, Musical Director. Chairman—Mr W. Hamilton, from the Canterbury. MADAME TUSSAUD'S EXHIBITION, Bake --street. —PO R BAIT MODELS of EttEDERICK HINSON and TRAUPPMANIN are added to the Chamber of Horrors. Admission, ls. ; Chamber of horrors. 6d. extra. Open from 11 a.m. till 5 p.m., and from ; p•m. till 10 p.m. 131 N LESS and PRACTICAL DENTISTRY, It. by Mr. B. L. MOSE LY, the Dentist by special appoint ment, 312, REGENT- STREET, exactly opposite the [loyal Polytechnic, and 23. 71 , 10ORGATE-STREET, CITY. Estab lished 1820. This, the most perfected system of path less dentistry, originated and invented by Mr. B. L. Mosely, is r commended by the Hospitals and adopted by the profession as ono of the greatest improvements of the ago for the alleviation of pain and restoration of the natural functions, can solely be obtained in such perfected success (the result of forty years' practical experience) at his only residences, as above. The su perlative excellence of y this eystent is perfect immunity from pain, no operations, stumps, and decayed teeth ren dered useful, loose teeth and tender gums protected. Qualities : 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 and articulation gearantood. The " Times" of March 6 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-street, exactly facing the Royal Polytechnic; and 23, Moorgate-street, E. 0., opposite the Star Insurance Office. ARROW ROOT.—Just received from the West Indies a large consignment of ARROW ROOT of excel lent quality, which can be confidently recommended to clergy men and ot 3er visitors of the poor, as an economical and whole some article of diet for Invalids. Sold in 71b., 1 lib., and 2 , 1 b. tins, at SI per lb., tins extra; also a large quantity of the finest BERNIIIDA ARROW ROOT, which can be offered at the reduced price of ls. Gd. per lb., in quantities of not less than 71b., tins extra. THOMAS KEATING, 79, ST. l'Aur.'s CHURCHYARD. ()WIG SERVICE OF INDIA. Persons desirous of bein ?, admitted to the OPEN COMPETITION, commencing on sth April, 1870, should apply at once for the necessary forms; which must be returned, with evidence of ngo, health, and character, not later than February Ist.—CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION, Cannon-row, Westminster. QAMARITAN FREE HOSPITAL for WOMEN 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 ISi 'Samuel - BcOtt, Dart.; wwgii:;i. Baicliy; Coutte, Glyn, Ransom; and by the Secretary. rHE HOSPITAL for WOMEN, Soho-square. —Bankers: Messrs. Barclay, Bevan, and Co.; Messrs. Ransom, Bouverie, and Co.— he Committee APP EAT, very earnestly for CONTRITIONS. The Hospital is now open on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fri days to out-patients who are treated without letters of recommendation. HENRY B. INGRAM, Secretary. fHE ASSOCIATION for the 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 (race the Duke of GRAFTON. The Committee of Management earnestly APPEAL for FUNDS to help thorn to meet the heavy current expenses. Upwards of 18,000 poor persons have boon relieved in the last six years. GEORGE WOOD, Secretary. QAMARITAN FREE HOSPITAL for WOMEN and CHILDREN, Lower Seymour-street, Portman square. The only Free Hospital for Diseases of Women ; 2,5,3 patients were treated last month without letters of recommendation. SUBSCRIPTIONS and DONATIONS nre much needed, end will be received by Messrs. Hatchard, Piccadilly ; Sir Samuel Scott, Bart. ; Messrs. Barclay, Coutts, Glyn, Ransom; and by the - Secretary. FRIENDLESS AND FALLEN.—LONDON F E3IAL I PR EVEN TIVE: and R EFORMA. roily IN STITUTION. President—Rev. CANON DALE. CONTRIBUTIONS for the support of the Homes in 1863 are ear nestly solicited, which may be sent to bankers, Messrs. Blon (pet, Salt, and Co., 73, Lombard street, F..C.; Francis Nicholls Esq. (of the Committee), 14, Old Jewry Chambers, 5.0. E. W. THOMAS Sec., 200, Euston-road, N.W. 1 4 1 0131\1 of BEQUEST. —NATIONAL 110S PITAL for the PARALYSED and EPILEPTIC, QuFen-square, - Bloomsbury :—I give qtyi bequeath to the Treasurer for the time being of the National Hospital for the Paralysed and Epileptic, established in London in 1859, the sum of —, free of log,acy duty, to be paid out of such part of my estate as may by law he 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 Society to relieve the more desti tute out-patients and their families, a convalescent home, and a pension fund for offthcura H ble. E. CANDLER, Hen. Sec. _BRITISH HOME for INCURABLES, Clap ham-rise. instituted in 1861. Patroness—ll.R.ll. the Princess of WALES. This Institution provides a home for lifo, 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 per annum are also granted The Homo 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, E3Vall, and Co., 54, Lombard street, E.C. ; Messrs. Drummond, WD. Cha WE ring A YER-cross, S.W. EDI S.W . Offices, 73, Cheapside, E.G. ROYAL FREE HOSPITAL, Gray's-inn-road, in the immediate vicinity of the Groat Northern Railway Terminus, King's Cross. Patron—Her Most Gracious MATESTY the QUEEN. Vice-Patron — His Royal Highness the Prince of WALES, K.G. President—His Grace the Duke of BUCCLEUCH, K.G. This Hospital, founded iu the year 1828, the first to establish the principle of free admission to the sick poor, without the delay and difficulty of Governors' orders, is wholly dependent ler support on voluntary contributims and logacies. 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. Conttib , .ltions aro received by their bankers, Messrs. Brown, Hansom, and 00., Abchurch-lane ; also by Messrs. Coutts and Co.; Drummond and Co. ; Glyn and Co.; Herries and Co. ; Ransom and Co. ; Prescott, Grote, and Co.; Smith, Payed, and Co.; Barclay and Co. ; Williams, Deacon, and Co.; Nisbet and oo.,;Berners-stroot ;pond at the Hospital from 10 till 51 THE RESCUE SOCIETY'S HOMES are as follows: — For Fallen Women. 28, Church-row, Hamp- 150, New Kent-road. stead. 48, Church-street, Stoke 13, Camden-street, Camden- Newington. town. Maize-hill Cottage, Green -205, Great Portland. street- wich. For Young Girls in Danger. 27, Church-row, Hampstead. 9, Henstridge-villas, St. John s-wood. St. Mary's Lodge, Bnckhurst-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 servants of good character, in which are admitted about 1,000 friendless servants annually. The borne at Great Portland-street is for young fallen girls from 10 to 16. The committee ate 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 521 appli cants, whose histories are recorded in the applicant's book. The Society's Repert (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 bantrrs aro Messrs. Barclay and Co. The Committee very earnestly commend its work to the benevolent. DANL. CODPER, See.'..; Wymon-gtront Olionaside. 13 RITISII lIOAIE FOR INCURABLES, Clapham rise. Instituted 1861 PATRONESS. Her Royal Highness the Princess of WALES. TREASTMEI3 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. RANKERS. Messrs Barclay, Bevan, and Co., Lornbard-streot, E C.; and Messrs. Drummond, Charing-cross, S.W. ED WD. WEAVER Secretary. Offices, 73, Cheapside. ARGYLL ROOMS, GREAT WINDMILL-STREET, Piccadilly. The extraordinary success which has attended the production .4 the Shadow Dance, with the brilliant and varied effects of the electric light ou the groups of dancers that nightly partici pate in it, combined with the admirable Operatic and Dance Music. Selections presented in the often -changed program mes, have had the gratifYing effect of making the t r sent one the most extensively patronized season since its first opening. The celebrated Orchestra, under the direction of its highly efficient chef, Signor Luigi Curti, performs the choicest and latest com positions of ad distinguished composers—the solos in which are assigned to the eminent euphonionist, Signor L. Moses.; Messrs. W. Graves, L. Silberberg, and other able artistes. Manager, Mr Thomas Pitts. Professor Halliman N.O. • Admission, is.; Reseived Seats, 2s. IMONELL, Proprietor SAUCE.---IJEA and PERRINS. THE "WORCESTERSHIRE," pronounced by Connoisseurs "THI ONLY GOOD SAUCE." Improves the appetite, and, aids digestion. UNRIVALLEn FOR PIQUANCY AND FLAVOUR. ASK tor " LEA and PERRINS' " SAUCE. BEWARE OF IMITATIONS, and sae the names of LEA & PERRINS on all bottles and labels! Agents—Crosse and Blackwell, London, and sold by all Dealers in Sauces throughout the World COMPAGNIE GENE BALE TRANSAT LANTIQUE. 4. Rue de la Paix, Paris. FRENCH MAIL STEAMERS. NEW YORK. .cave every 14 days, from Havre and Brest, for New York RATES OF PASSAGE. from HAVRE or BREST to NEW YORK. First Class 7OO fr. Second Class 425 fr. Thire. Class From Paris to New York, via Havro or Brest, 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 do Cuba, Guadeloupe, M ar tinique. JAPAN, NORTH ND SOUTH PACIFIC, AND CENTRAL AMERICA (via Panama). Leave St. Nazairo 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, Stc., San Jose, La Union, San Francisco, China, and Japak. Hand books, with full details of all the routes of this company, can ho bad of STRINGER, PEMBBROKE, and Co., Agents. 8. Austinfriars, London, E.C. BRITA NNIA FIRE ASSOCIATION. Head Offices, 429, .Strand, London. The distinguishing features of this Association aro Equitable Rates, Undoubted Security. Prompt settlement ,of JOHN KSESSENT, Manager. 1 HE MESMERIC INFIRMARY, 36, Wey mouth-street, W. (where irany 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 above 30 years' experience in Mesmerism and nervous diseases. Consultations—gra tuitous, till 10.30; private, till 12.30. LONDON HOSPITAL, Whitechapel-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. 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, H. J. JUPP. 'DOOR SICK and HELPLESS CHILDREN. 1. —The ROYAL INFIRMARY for CIIILDREN 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., 71, Lom bard-street; and Messrs. Coutts and Co., 59, Strand. CHARLES J. F. RE N TON, Secretary. 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 £1,660 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, £lolos. EAST LONDON HOSPITAL for CHILDREN 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 oven 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 the staff of nurses would be able to attend upon more children, but no more can be admitted 'n the present building. .08,000 at least is required to can y out this much-wished for and urgent scheme Contributions will be thankfully received by the Trea surer, E.S. Norris, Esq., Shadwell ; or by SHERRARD B. BURNABY, Hon Sec.,'" Rectory Wapping E NURSING. —ST. JOHN'S HOUSE and SISTERHOOD for TRAINING NURSES for HOSPITALS, Families, and tho Poor: established 1848. President —The Lord Bishop of LONDON. The nursing at King's College and the Charing-cross English eSister sHospital of a at P o h a r e i , s e , is e G ri l n li te g n n red i hby House. Ladies or others wishing to qu alif y t h e mselves a s Hos e p t it p alp ese a n n t d the su p 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. °mitts ; or to the Lady Superior, at St. John's House Norfolk-street, Strand, W.C. ROYAL SCHOOL for DAUGHTERS of OFFICERS of the ARMY, Lansiown, Bath. Instituted, A.D., 1864. Under the Patronage of her Maj-sty the QUEEN. President-11.RX. the Duke of CAMBRIDGE, K.G., &e. 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 t) 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 ono life vote at all elections. Each annual subscription of £5 5s entitles to one vote at all elections during the current year. The amount may be forwarded by an erdet on a bank, agent, or post-office (Charing-cross), payable to. GEO. W. FORSTER, Under Secretary] Offico 22 Cockspur-streot London. A.D. 1720. R OYAL EXCHANGE ASSURANCE CORPORATION. (Established by Charter of his Majesty George the First), For SEA, FIRE, LIFE, and ANNUITIES. OfBcos—ROYAL EXCHANGE, London. Branch Office-29, Pall Mall, S.W. Esq Governor. )8 9 Sub-Governor. Esq Deputy-Governor. )TORS William Totlow Hibbort, Wilmot Holland, Esq. Egerton Hubbard, Esq. Nevile Lubbock, Esq. George Forbes Malcolmson, Esq. Lord Josceline Wm. Percy. Charles Robinson, Esq. Samuel Loo Schuster, Esq. Eric Carrington Smith, Esq. Joseph Somos, Esq. William Wallace, Esq. Charles Baring Young, Esq. luel. Solly, Esq., F.R.S. OCTAVIIIS WIGRAM, JAMES STEWART lllDosos, E CHARLES JOHN MANNING, I DIRE° Robert Barclay, Esq. John Garratt Cattley, Esq. Mark Currie Close, Esq. Edward James Daniell, Esq. William Davidson, Esq Lancelot William Dent, Esq. Alexander Druco, Esq. Frodk. Joseph Edlmann, Esq. Charles Hermann Goschen, Esq. Riversdale Wm. Grenfell, E. Francis Alex. Hamilton, Esq. Robert Amadeus Heath, Esq. Medical Referee, SAM NOTICE. Tho annual fifteen days allawed for pay ment of FIRE PREMIUMS falling due at Christmas will expire on tho 9th of January. FIRE and LIFE ASSURANCES may bo effected on advantazeous terms. FIRE DUTY. This Tax having been abolished, the PREMIUM is NOW the only charge for Fire Insurances. Fl I.'IIING STOCK.— No Extra Charge is made for the use of Steam Thrashing Machines. The Rover , ionary 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 Asenrod 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 HALL ROYAL EXCHANGE, LONDON. ROBERT P. STEELE. Secretary. SPLENDID SPECULATIONS. GREAT SUCCESS. With a Single Stake of £8 you can realise £37,030!! with .£1 L 20,00011 with 12 shillings £12,000 ! For Prospectuses apply without delay to EUGENE TILLOT, General Merchant, Guernsey. D R. ICING'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 ls. lid., 2s. 9d., and O. 6d., at all chemists. DINNEFORD'S FLUID M AGNESIA.— 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. /1 - IHE ROYAL HOSPITAL for DISEASES of 1 the CHAST, City-road.—The wards for in-patients are constantly full, those for ont-patients crowded daily. FUNDS greatly needed. CHARLES L. KEMP, Secretary. LONDON FEVER HOSPITAL is the only in stitution in tho Metropolis for the treatment and prevention of contagious fevers. CONTRIBUTIONS will be gratefully received by Messrs. Dimsdale and Co., 50, Pornhill ; Messrs. Drum mond, Charing-cross ; Messrs. Coutts, Strand ; Messrs. Hoare, Fleet-street: and by the Secretary, at the Hospital, Liverpool-road, Islington, N. T HE METROPOLITAN CONVALESCENT INSTITUTION. President—His Grace the Duke of WELLINGTON. Treasurers—The Right Hon. Russell Gurney, M.P., and Col. W. P. 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 HOLMES, Secretary Office, 82, Sackville-street. Piccadilly. COURSE OF EXCHANGE. Amsterdam,- Short ... 11 18/ ... 11 19 Do 3Ms ... 12 1+ ... 12 11 Rotterdam — ... 12 1+ ... 12 11 Antwerp — ... 25 37 ... 25 421 Brussels — ... 25 37 ... 25 42f Hamburgh — ... 13 10 ... 13 11 Paris Short ... 25 15 ... 25 221 - Ditto -- - Marseilles Frankfort-on-the-Main ... 120+ ... 120+ Vienna — ... 12 65 ... 12 70 Trieste — ... 12 65 ... 12 70 Petersburg Copenhagen — ~. 9 18 ... 9 22 Berlin Madrid.. Gad i v Leghorn Milan — ... '26 75 ... 26 77. Genoa .. — ... 26 75 .... 26 77 , Naples Palermo — ... 26 75 ... 26 77 1 Messina PRICE OF GOLD. The quotation of gold at Paris is about at par. and the short exchange on London is 25f. 153. per £1 sterling oncomparing these rates with the English Mint price of £3 115.101 d. per ounce t'or standar , ' gold, it stnpeArs that gold at the above price is slightly idearcr:in (Paris than in London. HOLLOWAY'S OISTMENT.—In bad legs, scrofulous sores, and glandular swellings, this ointment operates very gently, but very surely, and with a rapidity that resembles magic. It should be rubbed into the parts affected after they have been fomented with lukewarm water. The purifying and curative power of this marvellous unguent have never been disputed by any one who has given it a fair trial. It contains not a particle of any sub stance of a noxious nature, nor is there a case on record in which it has done the slightest harm; while there are authentic reports of innumerable cures effected by it in all countries. It is as mild in its action as it is powerful and boneflcial in its effects. PRICE.._ !d STAMPED bd. ,1116CL.,LLANIIGIM AL, WS, IMPORTANT LETTER Flto3l TIIE FRENCH EMPEROR. The French Ministry has resigned, and M. Emile 011ivier has received a commission from the Emperor to nominate a Cabinet in place of the retiring officials. The letter in which this authorisa tion is conveyed is a most important docu ment. The Emperor tells M. Olhvier that he is to designate the persons who can " form a homo geneous Cabinet, faithfully representing the majority of the Legislative Body." This is the first time that any politician has received such a commission under the Empire. Hitherto the Emperor has nominated all his Ministers himself. His acknowledgment that the Government must represent the people is the greatest step he has yet made towards a constitu tional system, though the person he has chcsea to carry out this change is by no means likely to com mand public confidence. "THE BROTHERHOOD." There is considerable probability of another raid by the Fenian Brotherhood upon Canada. The leaders are said to be making active preparations in Now York. At head-quarters they have accu mulated a large quantity of breechloaders. Several "officers are travelling about New York and the neighbourhood on secret service. " General " O'Neil himself is specially active. The New York Times says the Fenians are acting this time with great—though, it would appear, with insuffi cient—secrecy. " They do not desire to sustain another failure, either from the interference of the United States authorities, who no doubt will prevent any infraction of the neutrality laws, or by fore warning their enemies, and thus giving them time to prepare a warm reception for the invaders." Probably the Brotherhood are anxious to take advan tage of the insurrection at the Red River Settlement. TENANT-RIG lIT. Sir Shafto Adair, who unsuccessfully contested An trim a few weeks ago, presided on Monday over a te nant-right conference of some magnitude at Ballymena. The tenant-right of Ulster was adopted as the best means of settling the land difficulty. Resolutions were passed in favour of the custom. It was likewise de cided that the tenant should have property in the case of buildings and improvements made with out the assistance, though with the sanction, of the landlord. ; that property so created should be secured by legal enactment ; that to limit its value was unjust; that the right of the owner to the soil be ascertained by a periodical revision; and that a land court be established in each province. THE IRISH MASTERSHIP OF THE ROLLS. There is now n.) doubt that Mr. Sullivan will be the new Master of the bolls for Ireland. He has received the patent for his appointment, and will be immediately gazetted. It will be remembered that much speculation was indulged in, when the post first b2came vacant, as to who would fill it, it being understood that Mr. Gladstone was anxious to have Mr. Sullivan's assistance in passing the Land Bill next session. The eminent lawyer, however, enforced his claim, and has had it acknowledged. A SEEMINGLY IrARD CASE. The case of Colonel Boxer, the late superintendent of the royal laboratory at Woolwich, seems a hal.' one. He has been compelled to resign for having professional relations with, and receiving money from, private firms. With the facts before us it would seem as if Mr. Cardwell's prede cessor in office had not merely sanctioned, but actually suggested the very course, for taking which the Colonel is now called upon to give up his post. For, in answer to an application made by the Colonel to be remunerated for his inventions, Sir John Paking ton replied : The modifications you have effectedin small arm ammu nition for muzzle-leading rifles; your method of lubri cating breeehloading cannon ; your quill friction tubes for naval service; and your mode of attaching wood bottoms to shell, are improvements indeed of considerable impor tance, but yet they are of such a kind as Sir John Pakington ()molders might fairly be expected to bo made by an officer occupying the position you hold as Superintendent of the Royal Laboratory, and therefore as giving no claim to any gratuity in addition to the emoluments belonging to your office ; while the other inventions you have enumerated—viz., your fuzes, breech-loading rifle ammunition, and Shrapnel shell for rifled ordnance— having been patented by you, you must, he considers, look for reward from the royalties or other remuneration you may receive as a patentee from private manufac turers. Colonel Boxer did determine to recoup himself in that way. His acceptance of royalties came to the knowledge of the War Office. Mr. Cardwell de manded to be informed whether the rumours were true. Colonel Boxer replied that the matter was a private one, and he has therefore been removed. Sir John Pakington, however, does not apparentlyadmit the construction which is put upon his words, for he writes to the Times, maintaining the identity of his own policy with that of Mr. Cardwell's, and denying that he sanctioned what his successor has disapproved. MR. GOSCIIEN AND TILE GUARDIANS. The President of the Poor-law Board is fond of dropping in upon workhouse officials to see how things go on. On Christmas Day Mr. Goschen paid an unexpected visit to the Marylebone Workhouse. Several guardians were present, assisting in the pleasant task of heightening the enjoyment of the poor, for whose Christmas treat special volun tary subscriptions were raised. Mr. Goschen tasted the fare provided, went through the sick and infirm wards, and held conversation with many of the inmates. On leaving he paid the guardians a high compliment upon their management of the house. The men of Marylebone deserve this praise, for they have at all times shown their readiness to provide what is really necessary for the poor. Mr. Goschen has been invited by the St. Pancras guar dians to look at their arrangements, but he has declined. DR. !TEMPLE'S CONFIRMATION. The statement which elicited the most general and just indignation in connection with the opposition to Dr. Temple was made by the Guardian to the effect that the opposers asked for proof that the Bishop-Elect was born in holy wedlock. The demand was truly described as an ungentlemanly breach of good feeling; and we are glad to note the denial that it was ever made. Messrs. Moore and Currey, the proctors for the opposition, state most positively that no proof was required of the Doctor beyond that ( f his orthodoxy. There was no suggestion made such as that referred to. PROBATION FOR BISHOPS. The Daily Eews has some noteworthy comments ou the rule that the junior bishop shall be without a seat in the House of Lords until a vacancy arise in another see. This arrangement has been defended on the ground that the junior is thus enabled to become in some degree acquainted with the ecclesiastical requirements of his diocese before he is called away six months in the year on his legislative duties. Such may be the case where - vacancies are few and comparatively far between; but it is clear that when several prelates are appointed at once the period of probation becomes nil. Six new bishops have been made within five months, and another vacancy has just occurred. The six prelates already appointed will enter the House of Lords, whilst the new Bishop of Manchester will remain out as junior. "In the case of the Bishop of Exeter this will be a matter for deep regret in many parts of that immense See. From end to end the length of the diocese equals the distance between Exeter and London-170 miles—and this vast epis copal division was for many years administered by a prelate who was never seen and seldom heard of. There is ample room for Dr. Temple's energy in the western counties, whose inhabitants would have been better pleased had their new bisluT, like Dr. 'Words worth at Lincoln, an opportunity ot working amongst them for twelve months before his call to the House of Peers." EPISCOPAL PLACIDITY. Another prescription is given whereby bishops may do their work without suffragans or danger to their health. They must be always calm, never excited, preserve an equable temper, and maintain themselves genial and unassailable amidst all those who would worry them continually. They should confine themselves to their proper sphere as simple overseers, and not step out of their way to do this, that, and the other work not strictly their own. Unfortunately for this recipe, the men who are now made bishops are those whose earnestness overrides themselves. They cannot reduce themselves to mere - routine mar - kers. But it is u nques ti ona ble that some of their lordships would s p are th e ir health a little if they were not so continually in the thick of the battle. LOSS OF LIFE BY FIRE. In connection with the fire in London on Christ mas Day, by which six lives were lost, it is pointed out that the present construction of houses renders it almost impossible for the inmates of the upper part to escape if a fire breaks out in the lower rooms. The staircase becomes a funnel of smoke and fire. Fire escapee often arrive too late. kn outlet by the roof is not always re liable, for in orde r to reach it the endangered inmates must often rush out into a nassnzo or gran 57, - . twg' . lll) : btit which, I•y the := iii ,k's cOut a•,:co lei; ht be let down when rc. , qui only effective eccapo is based. upon the fact that in mnety-nino cases out of a hundred you are safe as soon as you can put a party wall between 3-ourself and the fire. A talconv on each floor, communi cating with the adjoining houses on each side, is a remedy simp:e, cheap, and efli , etive •, and, in my opinion, such provision should be made ccnipulsory under our Building Acts." but in iTath, the Tlti EALANCE OP TRAM Mr. Dudley Baxter writes to the Sta);dardexposing the common fallacy that because our imports were 295 millions, and our exports 227 millions last year, the difference must represent a loss to this country. Mr. Baxter shcws, as wo have often shown, that the difference represents profit. What else can it be ? If it were a loss, we should have to pay compensation in money ; whereas the fact is that England last year imported bullion to the value of 24 millions, and exported only 20 millions. Thus not only do we receive more commodities than we send out, but also more money. Our 227 millions of exports have that value only at the po r t s o f ship ment ; they aro largelyincreased by the operation of transit from this country to another. Moreover, the 295 millions of imports represent the value of the foreign goods when they are brought hero, whereas their original worth would be much less, the difference again being made up by transhipment, much of • which is done by Englishmen. Thus we gain a profit in various ways; by doing most. of the carrying trade of the world, by our inyest:i.ilts of capital abroad, which bring annual intcre. , 4 to England, and lastly, b y th e prof i ts of our merchants' on their exports from home. And. the total of thee gains from all sources amounted in 1868 to t; in goods, and four millions in bullion— altc-,;:ther 72 millions. TEE CONTAGIOUS DISEASES ACT. "o:nglishwoman" commences in the Daily NCWS a c..rit , s of letters in protest against the Con tagious Discases Act. She defends herself and the members of the "Ladies' National Association" for the repeal of these Acts from the charge of immo desty, setting down the no kno w l e d ge which is expected as ignorance, and likening those who come forward to the help of their country women as the followers of Godiva, "of blessed memory." • In this first contribution she Fives no new arguments ; she does little more than introduce the subject. She dc,clares that a largo proportion of our legislators passed the Acts not knowing what they were doing, not being aware of the nature of the bills brougiit before them. She speaks of the Acts as an outi,lge upon the woman hood of England ; a degraarjion ; a seizure of the most precious and sacred personal liberty; and the establishment of police opprion. They will not stop disease ; they nit/promote vice. And. she pleads against making the paths of vice easier to tread. GOLD NEAR. INVEI2NESS. That there will speedily be "a rush to the dig gings " in the- North of Scotland would doubtless be a premature prophecy ; but it is certain that gold has been found in more than one county. The existence of the metal was discovered a month or two 10 . 0 by a young man, named Alexander Fraser. li a efirst contented iimself with simply examining the stream. Ho has since, however, received permission from one of the proprietors to carry on further operations, and he intends to commence in the spring. It is too c o ld to work now. Moreover, there is no hurry, for the experience of the Sutherland diggings has proved sufficient for most people. Those persons who are interested in the work have learnt by this time that the occupation of a digger is one of the most tedious and laborious which it is possible to adopt, while the returns very frequently do not yield any fair remunera tion for the labour expended. Besides, indiscriminate search is to ho strictly prohibited. A party who visited the gold glen under the guidance of Mr. Fraser, came away fully satisfied both that gold existed, and that it was a great trouble to get it. After several failures they at last hit upon the right spot; with the sand a few scales and minute particles of gold were mingled, and then basinful after basinful was examined. In almost every instance some gold dust was found, varying in amount, hut never more than one or two grains in weight. The washing was a slow process, and the day was intensely cold; still all hands were busily engaged, and the product of their labours was carefully preserved. At the close, they filled two bags with soil and brought them home to Inverness. When the soil was washed out, it was found that the total product of the day's work was al , out Bs. There can be no doubt that gold exists in seve-01 other portions of the tame Tarty ; but the proi.p, - ,• not such as to lead to any frantic excitement oo subject. COLONIAL POLICY. The rel.! tions between England and the colonies are becoming a prominent topic in the various Aus tralian Sa.tc llesolutions on the subject have been submitted to the Melbourne Assembly, and politicians and writers do not fail to enlarge upon it in their private capacity. On the whole, however, the Times corresFondent sums up the general feeling as being decidedly in favour of continuing the Imperial connection? Why, indeed, should it not be so ? It costs the colonists nothing, and gai.is them at least something. The question is whether England finds it worth while to continue the connection—whether her monopoly of the colonial commerce is worth the trouble and cost which union now involves. Not only do the people of Victoria dislike the idea of separa tion; but they aro not disposed to favourably re gard any change in the present relations—even a con federation of the various colonies. There is no reason why all should be treated alike. Victoria, for instance, has never cost England a shilling; and why should she be included with such a " never-do-well" as New Zealand, which is always looking to some body for aid ? Neither Victoria nor any other colony or country will take over liabilities which even the broad back of England herself has become tired of bearing. There are many reasons to be urged in favour of confederation ; it is, indeed, a great idea; but opinion in Victoria, says the Times correspondent, seems decidedly in favour of keeping things as they are. TUE LAST PAPAL BULL. The text of the Papal Bull which has caused such excitement at the Council has just been published. It has been elaborated with great secrecy and care ; and has been made known just at the meeting of the Council. This Bull is a catalogue and classification of all the offences by which a believer in the Pope is said to incur excommunication, distinguishing between those for which absolution may be asked and obtained from a priest or bishop, and those of which remission is reserved to the Pontiff alone. The lion's share in this distribution has been reserved for the Pope himself. In fact, so many aro th e o ff ences with which his Holiness alone can deal that there is not a single sovereign or subject in the Catholic world who is not both excommunicated-and answerable to the Pope. The Popo alone, for instance, can remove the curse which is laid on any one who shall interfere with ecclesiastical jurisdiction and summon or bring a priest before a lay tribunal; yet neither in France nor in Belgium, nor, lately, in Italy, Austria, or Spain, is there any longer the slightest vestirre left of ecclesiastical courts, nor can the benefit c f clergy any longer be pleaded before the civil law. And so on with numerous other offences. The Pope, in short, at the very time that he calls his prelates together to devise a new Charter for the Church, puts forth, by his undivided authority, a statute trespassing on powers hitherto exercised by the Episcopal hierarchy, and arrogating tho most im portant of those powers exclusively to himself. GARLBALDI'S NOVEL. e m o u o t n The Scotsni (Hi furnishes some interesting informa tofotnh ab IC:.'''''.iiTtlaZisll forthcoming story—" The Rule after th e . i...u. , ,of the English edition. it Wag written -,_ at Caprera during a period of mental , and . pllysical suffering '; indulgence,there fore,' is claimed for its 1 lit • • unequal literary merits. It so far resembles other popular works of fiction, that th . era is a love story running through it ; but the rogress Of the narration is br oken by nuci2,- di gressions.. It might be compared to the a Mysteries of Udolpho," or the "Castle of Otranto," except that dungeons are substituted for haunted chambers, and imprisoned nuns and patriots take the place of more ghostly personages. The work, which is founded on . contemporaneous opluions and events, contains passages of considerable power ; but the numerous dialogues are somewhat prolix. 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