The Sun. — London, England, 1869-12-21 00:00:00

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GOSNELL and CO. have at length, with the aid of one of the most eminent Chemists, succeeded in perfect inff this wonc .rful liquid. It is now offered to the public it a more concentrated form, and at a lower price. Sold in bottles, 3s. each ; also 55., 7s. 6d., and 15s. each. includinz brush. Bed Bull Wharf, Angel passsage, 93, Upper Thames street London. E.C. . -- 0 -- EITITY AND THE BEAST ; or HARLEQUIN _JUP AND Gin ?vrOTHER BUNCH, will bo produced on MONDAY. December 27, and positively withdrawn on Saturday, February 26. ➢torn ning Performances every Wednesday and Saturday during the above period. Box offieo open from 10 till 5 daiIy.—THEATRE-ROYAL, DRURY-LANE. THEATRE ROYAL, IT A YMARKET. Sole Lessee, Mr. Blackstone. THIS EVENING, at Seven, FOUNDED ON FACTS. Mr Compton. At half-past Seven, the New Comedy, NEW MEN AND OLD ACRES: Mr Buckstone, Mr Chippendale, Mr Howe, Mr Rogers, Mr. Braid, Mr Buckstone, jun.; Miss Robertson, Mrs Chippendale, Mrs. E. Fitzwilliam, Miss C. Hill, &c. Concludinz with (by desire) HIGH LTFE BELOW STAIRS : Mr Kendal, Mr Buckstone, Mr Howe, Miss F. Wright, and Miss F. Gwynne. Box-office open daily from Ten till Five. rrHEATRE ROYAL, ADELPIII, Sole Proprietor and Manager, Mr. B. wEBSTER. THIS EVENING, at 7 o'clock, THE LONG STRIKE: Mr Benjamin Webster: Messrs A. Stirling, G. Belmore, J. G. Taylor, W. I; ignold, Sliss Furtado. &c. To conclude with LOST AT SEA: Mr G. Belmore, Mr A. Yfr Atkins, Mr W. Rignold, Mr 0. F. Stephenson, Miss Bosi Leolcrcq, Miss Eliza Johnstone, Mrs. Leigh Murray, and 31 . ss Lennox uray. Box-office open daily, from 10 till 5. No fees for booking. Places can be secured a fortnight in advance. HOLBORN THEATRE-ROYAL. Sole Lessee and Manager. BARRY SULLIVAN. TFTIS EVENING, at Seven o'clock, the laughable Farce of THE OATH ROAD. At 7.55. Lovell's celebrated Play (in five acts), of LOVE'S SACRIFICE: Mr Barry Sullivan ; Messrs. George Honey, J. C Cowper, Charles ITorsman. Lin Payne, Lnnt, Dyes, Arthur, ; Mrs. Hermann Vezin, Miss J. Rignold, Miss Amy Fawsitt, Mrs C. llorsman. &e. To conclude with STATE SECRETS. Principal Scenic Artist—Mr Julian Hicks. Actin cr, IVianager—AmonY SruravATO I OBE THEAT It E-11. YA L. Proprietor, Mr. Sefton Parry. Immense success of the new Comic Drama. THIS EVENING, at 7, A HOUSEHOLD FAIRY : Miss Lydia Foote, Mr Henry Neville. A t 7. f 5, Mr. Byron's new and original Comic Drama, in three arts, written by himself, entitled NOT SUCH A FOOL AS HE LOOKS: Sir Simon Simple, Mr. H. J. Byron. To conclude with THE GOOSE WITH THE GOLDEN EGGS: Mr J. Clarke and Mrs Stephens. A new Burlesque, by Mr. Henry J. Byron, in which Miss ny Josephs will appear. is in active preparation. OYAL STRAND THEATRE. Sole Lessee and Manageress, Mrs Swanhorongh. THIS EVENING, at 7.30, AMONG THE BREAKERS : Mr Cl erke. Followed by THE TOOD LES : Mr Clarke. After which. INO; Messrs Thorne, James, Fenton, Turner Mesdames Sheridan. Newton, Maitland. &c. 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Camden town, N W r SUN.—LATEST EDITION to be seen in I. the Coffee Room, at the "Southampton Arms," Pugh street, Camden-town, where al•l Sporting and Political eyente are freely discussed. ►`IIE LATEST or SPECIAL EDITION of "THE SUN" every Evening, at Eight o Clock, at Mr oafs " The Black Cap," High-street, Camden-town.; THE LATE EDITION of " THE SUN " at J. SMITH'S, 39, Bow-street, Covent-garden. fiIHE LATE EDITION of "THE SUN" at Q. W. SMITH'S " Camden Stores," 73, Park-street, Camden THE LATE EDITION of " THE SUN" at JAR SPEEDY'S, "The Wellington," Wellington-street, 3.rand. SACRED HARMONIC SOCIETY, E'CF.TER HALL. Conductor—Sir MICHAEL COSTA. The THIRTY-EIGHTH ANNUAL REPETITION CHRISTMAS PERFORMANCE of the MESSIAH on THURSDAY next, December 23. Principal Vocalists — Madame Sinico, Madame Sainton-Dolby, Mr. Vernon Rigby, and Mr. Santley. Solo Trumpet, Mr. T. Harper. Baud and Chorus, on the usual complete scale of these performances, will consist of 700 performers. Tickets, 35., 55., and 10s. 6d., at the Society's Office, No. 6, Exeter Hall. QACRED HARMONIC SOCIETY, Exeter Hall.—Last Performance of the MESSI it II by the Society in Exeter Hall this Christmas on THURSDAY next. Commence at Half-past Seven. (;ItYSTAL PALACE. -TO - MORROW AFTERNOON. _ First Perfurmance of Pantomime. First Day Great Fancy Fair. First Day Magnificent. Decorations. Shilling Day. Children Half-price. Nom.--Pantomime will commence at 2.30. CRYSTAL PALACE PANTOMIME.—First day, 20-MORROW (Wednesday).—The Panto mime, DICE WHITTINGTON AND HIS WONDER FUL CAT, and the Butterflies' Ball and Grasshoppers' Feast, written by Harry Lemon, and produced by Mr. E. T. Smith, will be commenced thus early to enable season ticket holders and young penons to witness either of the three performances before Christmas without inconveni ence from the crowds which usually attend the first few days after Christmas. Principal performers : Miss Annie Thirlwall, Miss Caroline Parkes, Messrs. M. L. Brans combe, T. H. Friend, J. Russell, Lupino, &e. In the Har lequinade, Fred. Evans and Little Adolph Rowella; Miss Amy Rosalind, Tom Lowell, Towers, and the Brothers Furr, &c. 300 performers in all. The scenery, including Magnificent Transformation Scene, "The Opening of the Fairy Flower ;" Highgate-hill by Sunrise; Old St. Paul's from Ludgate-hill, &c., by Mr. P. Fenton and assistants. The unusually extensive decorations of the Palace, in cluding, in addition to those usually employed, ail the fittings employed at the Holborn Viaduct and Blackfriars Bridge, will be complete to-morrow. Also the Gigantic: Christmas Tree and Great Fancy Fair and Bazaar. Spe cial arrangements for reserved seats for schools and large parties. ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY. THE DIRECTORS have now the pleasure of submitting the following statement, showing he financial position of the Company: The CAPITAL available for the purpose of meeting any unusual calamity happening to the assured is Two MILLIONS STEILLING. The amount actually paid up is £288,495. This, with the accumulated funds in hand, exceeds £1,800,000. For the satisfaction of the public the whole of the se curities belonging to the Company are annually submitted to the careful scrutiny of two independent auditors, and the following is an extract from their report to the last annual meeting: " The whole of your books have been audited ; every document, every account, every voucher, your bank-book, and every security— all have been most carefully kept, and there is not one doubtful security in the whole." A detailed List of the Investments of the Company, as already published, may be obtained on application. An independent valuation of tho Life Liabilities, as at 31st December, 1868, has also been obtained from Mr. Samuel Brown, the result being— LIFE LIABILITIES AND ASSETS. Net Value A ccumu 'Number. of Assurances d ated4nd Surplus. General Life As surances, less re-ASSUraTICB3 13,844 £765,021 £942,643 £177,622 Children's En dowments 207 21,260 23,287 2,027 Annuities (Im- • mediate and Deferred) 421 137,544 156,345 18,801 Total 14,472 £923,825 ..£1,122,975 £198,450 Total.. 14,472 £923,825 The - valuation has been made at 3 per cent. interest, and the net premiums only have been taken, so that the loadings for future profits and expenses are entirely held in reserve and not brought into the valuation. The results show a considerable surplus in the Life branch, amounting in the whole to £198,450. JOHN H. M'LAREN, Manager. JOHN B. JOHNSTON, Secretary in London. THE ATRE-ROYA L, HAYMARKET. PLUS EVENING, at 7 o'clock, FOUNDED ON FACTS; Mr Compton. After which, 'NEW MEN AND OLD ACRES: Mr Buckstone. Concluding with HIGH LIFE BELOW STAIRS: Mr Buckstone, Mr Kendall, Miss F. Wright, to. THEATRE-ROYAL, ADELPHI. Thus EVENTNG, at 7, THE LONG STRIKE: Mr.Benjarnin Webster, Mr A. Stirling Mr G. Belmore, Mr J. G. Taylor, Mr Ilignold 31i s Furtado, ie. Followed by LOST AT SEA : 11r G. Helmore, Mr A . Stirling, Mr Atkins, Mr W. Rignold, Mr C. H. Stephenson, Miss R. Leelereq. and Mrs L. Murray. GLOBE THEATRE-ROYAL. Tats EVENING, at 7, A HOUSEHOLD F A laY. At 7 .'5. NOT SUCH A FOOL AS DE LOOKS: Mr H. J. Byron. An - I THE GOOSE WITH TEE GOLDEN EGGS: MrJ. Clarke and Mrs Stephens. THEATRE-ROYAL, HOLBORN. TIM Evincrsa, ", TETE BATII ROAD. At 7.45, LOVE'S SACRIFICE: Mr. Barry Sullivan, Mrs. Hermann Vezin, fie. And STATE SECRETS. ROYAL STRAND THEATRE. Sole Lessee and Manageress, Mrs. Swanborongh. THIS EVENING, at 7.30, AMONG THE BREAItEBS: Mr Clarke. With THE TOODLES. And INO. Concluding with THY CHOPS OF THE CHANNEL CHRISTY MINSTRELS, St. James's Hall, Every Night, at 8 Wednesdays and Saturdays, at 3 9. n d 8 all the year round. ZOOLOGICAL GARDENS, Regent's-park, OPEN daily (ex cept Sundays). Admission, ls.; on Mondays, 6d. • Children under twel'ce, 6d. ROYAL ALHAMBRA PALACE. THREE BALLETS Promenade Concert. Band of 60. Begin at 8. ls. Box-office o pen fromll to 4. •eljg %444 e-i: - Sun LONDON, TUESDAY, DEC. 21, 18;9. Christmas week has fairly begun, Christmas holi days are close at hand, Christmas festivities and gifts and greetings are around us, in spite of the fog, damp, and mud, that set all our old traditions at defiance. Already the shops are sparkling with un wented splendour, and redolentof seasonable dainties ; already holly and mistletoe, red and/white berries, are telling their cheerful and kindly story. Even the Scrooges of humanity begin to soften a little ; even the outcasts and the wayfarers have a gleam of hope. Preachers and philanthropists will, of course, avail themselves of this occasion, as they have done of all preceding ones, to point morals and illustrate argu ments, to persuade the reluctant giver, to mollify the unforgiving and the selfish. When the very season itself supplies the text, who would not be ready with his semen or his homily ? There is happily no need to fear that these appeals will be fruitless, no reason to apprehend that the poor and the sick, and the homeless, or even the pauper and the criminal, will have no- share in that general rejoicing which constitutes one of our rare acknowledgments of universal brotherhood. But there is a humble charity which is especially charac teristic of the season, which we would commend to our readers notice. It is being carried on in several parts of London by kindly and charitable hand?, and though the different associations in Spitalfields, in Greenwich, in Poplar, in St. Gilea's and other quarters may have no direct connection with each other—they are all identical in their object, and kindred in their spirit which animates them. It is proposed this Christmas week to give a din ner of beef and pudding to the children of the Ragged Schools in some of our poorest quarters. Such an attempt is to be made in Hope-street, Spitalfields, in Green-lane, Greenwich, and in similar poverty stricken districts. Who ca❑ resist the appeal? What moralist, however stern, what political economist, however rigid, can forbid us to make the little ones glad this Christmas time? Who, that looks on the glowing faces round his own Christmas board planning the; Christmas party or decking the Christmas tree, can give a thought to the 2hoeless, unkempt, uncared for little urchins groping in the gutters, and cowering in fireless attics, and shrinking from angry blows without helping every effort to give them, to.), some memorial that it is Christmas. Poor in food, in clothing, in pleasure, they are poorest of all in the children's first claim— Love. Shall we not show them that some at least in this busy city can spare them a kindly thought. Children of the same heavenly Father as the smiling town. THE Su N, LONDON, TUESDAY EVENING, DECEMBER 21, 1869 fairies that gladden many a happy home that climb their father's knees for the Christmas present, and cluster round their mother's side to lisp the Chrismas hymn. Why are they so different in their lot? We know not; but this we know that HE has bid us succour and tend them. HE who suffered the little ones to come unto HEki, Lind who in this season of charity and kindness be came HIMSELF a child. THE Times of yesterday contained a very welcome Christmas greeting. Its Berlin correspondent tele graphed that "France has proposed disarmament at St. Petersburgh, Vienna, Florence, Berlin, and, it is supposed, at London." This news, if true, will gladden all hearts. Probably no event whatever, whether brought about in the course of nature, or by the design of man, could effect more for the world's good than a disbanding of the armies which now oppress the European nations. Nevertheless, the announcement, though made categorically, must be received with some little reserve. The Times' Berlin correspondent has long been renowned for his bellicose disposition, and for his ingenuity in discover ing grand combinations and plots for working changes in Europe. It is pleasant to find him now appearing as the herald of peace ; and it is only to be hoped that the sanguine temperament which marred some of his former ventures will be carefully repressed in his new vocation. Moreover, dis armament proposals have frequently been made in print, whilst no counterpart existed in diplo matic reality. On the other hand, there are certain grounds for hoping that the news may be true. It has long been obvious that the present system of armed peace in Europe must come to an end some time. The practice of keeping up peace forces vastly larger than the war armaments of any previous period is a simple impossibility, and its abandonment can be only a question of time. However econo mical the working of the system, though soldiers be compelled to serve, and though the principle of making them carry on their industrial vocations whilst in the ranks be carried to the fullest extent, still the attempt must be vain. The financial embarrass ment of every Continental nation, including Prussia, the model military State, is a decisive proof that if disarmament be not a matter of choice, it will soon become a necessity. Of course embarrassed peoples hold out long. But no wise ruler will lose sight of the many catastrophes which the extravagance of Governments has brought about. Nor is it incredible that a proposition of this kind should come from France. The present absurd sys tem is owing largely to the constant and active meddling of the Emperor NAPOLEON with the affairs of his neighbours, and to his endeavours to maintain a force which should be stronger than that of any other individual State. This policy, how ever, has of late proved useless, and there are at present no signs that it can be profitably resumed. Two or three years have served to surround the French Sovereign with an entirely new condition of things. The aspect of affairs is generally pacific. There is not the slightest prospect that the large army which the EMPEROR has been at such pains to accumulate will find employment. Meanwhile, the French nation have learned to call out very loudly for liberty and self-government, and in no respect is their complaint against the Sovereign's policy more just than in the matter of finance. Something decisive is needed to restore the waning power of NAPOLEON 111., and as the required resource is not to be found in a foreign war, it is just possible that he may try an entirely now plan of action, and, by disbanding his soldiers to some extent, effect a great reduction in the public burdens. It may be so, we say, though the idea seems too grateful to be realised, and the too palpable irresolution of the EMPEROR forbids sanguine hope, even if the proposal be made. There is a certain unreality, too, about these disarmament projects. If France were to set the example with out any preliminary agreement, the step would be unattended with danger, and the precedent would speedily be followed. THE Customs' Commissioners may congratulate ,hemselyes upon a great achievement. Their policy towards the Dagenham Dock Company has been carried out with the greatest energy and perseve rance ; and, as in all cases where people are really in earnest, they have completely triumphed. An order has been granted for winding up the Company, the shareholders have lost a large sum of money, and a work of public utility has been aban doned. Nothing can be finer than the style in which the department has carried out the whole business. The Legislature authorised the Dagenham Com pany to construct works for the landing, storing, and shipping of goods. The Customs' Commissioners decided that there should be nothing of the kind. Parliament passed various Acts in the fond dream that its authority would be paramount. Relying on these measures, which were procured at different times, the shareholders embarked their money in the enterprise in the equally delusive hope that the will of the Legislature was law. The Customs' Commissioners have thoroughly exposed the futility of such pretensions. They could not prevent the docks, piers, and appurtenances from being made ; but they could effectually prevent their application to any useful purpose. Accommoda tion for the loading and unloading of merchandise was provided some time ago ; but when per mission to land duty-free goods was asked of the Commissioners, these gentlemen refused to grant it. In vain was the grievous loss which this decision would involve set before them. It was pointed out that the Company had already expended a large sum of money on the faith of the Acts granted several years since. This expenditure would be lost, and the works brought to an end, if the all-important permission were not granted. Surely, it was argued, the Legislature, in authorising these constructions, implied every thing that was necessary for their proper employment. To allow a landing-wharf to be built, and to forbid the landing of goods upon it, is an absurdity from which most men would shrink. But the Customs' functionaries were made of sterner stuff. In answer to these cogent pleas they simply raised ques tions which properly belonged to the province of Par-. liament. The works, they said, were not needed. Other testimony of a very contrary character was adduced. Numerous merchants and men of position, who had no connection with the Company, expressed the opinion that they were needed, or, which amounted to the same thing, that they would be of great use for storing and shipping dangerous material. But the question thus raised by the Commissioners was really not relevant. It was for Parliament to decide whether the docks were required or not. If the Legislature is to be overruled on such a point, what is the use of private Acts ? Why not allow unlimited competition in docks, railways, and other enterprises of the kind ? To discuss the utility of the works years after their construction had been sanctioned, and after great out lay had been incurred, was virtually a cruel piece of ex post facto legislation, inflicting hardship upon individuals without any corresponding public advan tage. Unhappily, the misfortunes of the Dagenham Dock Company do not end here. Being forbidden to use their property, they naturally desire to dispose of it ; but even this resource is attended with difficulty. The Act of Parliament prescribed that the Dagenham estate should be made into docks, and it cannot be used for any other object until the sanction of another Act is obtained ! Further expense and loss will be occasioned by this necessity for obtaining leave to stay a work which cannot be carried on. Wherein we have another example of the logic of British law. An Act of Parliament is of no use, it seems, in authorising the employment of property to certain purposes ; but it has a certain effect in preventing its employment to any purpose what ever. ARCHDEACON DENISON'S .PROTEST, .4110 - The following is Archdeacon Denison's solemn protest against the appointment of Dr. Temple. It is headed, " Lay hands suddenly on no man, neither be partakers of other men's sins?-1 S. Timothy, v. xxii," and proceeds : 1 — "In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. Amen. The declaration and protest of George Anthony Denison, M.A., Vicar of East Brent, Archdeacon of Taunton, read in the parish church of East Brent at morning and evening prayer, Fourth Sunday ifl Advent, Dec. 19, 1869 :-1. Whereas, in the year 1860, was published in London a book called "Essays and Re views," in which some portions of the Holy Scriptures of the Old and New Testament were ridiculed, the truth of other portions denied, and of others doubted. 2. And whereas such book was, in 1861, declared, under the hand of both Archbishops and all the Bishoßs of both provinces to be "essentially at variance with many fundamental doctrines of the Church." 3. And whereas such book was, in 1864, condemned by synodical judgment of the Synod of Canterbury—" As containing teaching contrary to the doctrine rec7,' ved by the United Church of England and Ireland in common with the whole Catholic Church of Christ." 4. And whereas the Rev. Dr. Temple, the writer of the first essay in the said book, now in its twelfth edition, has, on the nomination of the Crown, been elected by the Dean and a majority of the Chapter of Exeter Bishop of the See of Exeter. 5. And whereas the election of the said Dr. Temple has since been confirmed by the Vicar-General of the Archbishop of Canterbury; all hearing of objections touching the unfitness of the said Dr. Temple to be confirmed and con secrated bishop being denied. 6. And whereas the said Dr. Temple has refused to comply with the earnest en treaty of the Lord Bishop of Lincoln and of others his brethren ; and has neither recalled, nor retracted, nor disavowed anything contained either in his own essay or in any part of the said book. 7. And whereas there has been no recall or remission or qualifi cation of the said declaration, or of the said synodi cal judgment. 8. And whereas it is commonly reported and believed that, all the above facts notwithstanding, the said Dr. Temple is about to be consecrated by the laying on of the hands of an archbishop and bishops. 9. And whereas such consecration will bring into contornnt, not episcopal and synodical authority only, but the Word of God itself. 10. Now I, George Anthony Denison, M.A„ Vicar of East Brent, Archdeacon of Taunton, remember ing the judgment to come, and the debt of love and faithfulness in Christ which I owe to the people of this place and to the (13rgy and people of my Archdeaconry of Taunton, do hereby, in the face of God and of this congregation, make this my solemn declaration and protect against tho consecration of the said Dr. Temple to the office and work of a Bishop in the Church of God, wheresoever, whensoever, and by whomsoever had and dine. PARIS CORRESPONDENCE. MONDAY. According to the ,Libera of to-day, the Emperor has offered the Presidency of the Council of State to M. de Forcade, adding that the new President would not be Minister. With this condition, it is not surprising that M. de Forcade refused the offer, but the refusal is of no ]star date than Saturday night. The officers of the Crown have received their honorary commission. They are to retain their titles of chamberlain or equerry conjointly with that of deputy. The Siècle looks with suspicion upon this measure, No one, it avers, can serve two masters, and it was not only the salary, but the position and the duties of these officials, which were held to be incompatible with the dignity of a representative of the people. The Government has been called to account for the re strictions which it has placed on the movements of the Spanish Republican refugees. One of these exiles made a speech at a democratic dinner at Saint Maude, which gave offence to the Government, who thereupon forbid the whole of the emigrants to enter Paris, giving them the choice between two provincial towns, Nancy and Tours. The Revell expresses the popular feeling when it denounces this proceeding as unjust, though not illegal, since the ex-Queen Isabella and Don Carlos are allowed to organise civil war, and make public appeals for aid in Paris. M. Rochefort cross questioned the Government respecting the expulsion of one of these Republicans from France, and called up the Minister of the Interior, who is never at a loss for a reply, and to whom, therefore, the right of interpellation, newly granted to the Chamber, is less terrible than to his colleagues. M. de Forcade loftily disclaimed all enmity to Republicanism as a principle, treating its advocates as too contemptible to be dangerous, but declared that this particular Republican had been expelled because he mixed in political intrigues, and was consequently ungrateful to the Government which shewed him hospitality. M. Roche fort, satirically remarked that the little States of Switzer land and Belgium were more courageous than thepretended strong Government of France, to which M. de Forcade made answer th at he troubled himself very little about the proceedings of other countries. The Chamber was somewhat moved by this altercation . The Roman correspondent of the journal des Dacus says that though Mgr. Dupanlonp and the moderate party who have grouped themselves round him at the Council, are certain to be left in a minority by the Ultramontanes in opposing the dogma of Papal Infallibility, they will receive an unexpected reinforcement from the Eastern Bishops, swho already find the supremacy of the Pope oppressive, .and are more inclined to restrict than to augment it. The Pope, who is always personally inclined to peace, does not wish the dogma to be proposed, as he objects to raising a debate on a principle which is so dear to him. The Paris Chamber of Commerce has sent the Minister of Agriculture and Commerce a list of the delegates who will have to give evidence before the Superior Council of Commerce for the department of the Seine. This list comprises twenty names representing those industries the most interested in commercial treaties. Reports have prevailed with respect to secret interviews between the Emperor and M. Thiers. The friends of the illustrious man declare that he will not refuse to accept the Presidency of the Chamber. It is not improbable that such may be the case, but, at any rate, the change could not take place unless M. Schneider's health failed alto gether, and compelled him to resign his place. The Frankfort Gazette has not been stopped, as it was said to have been; and the Government _seems to.have re cognised the folly of interfering with foreign journals when those which are published at home are often so much more offensive in their remarks, and obtain a wide cir culation. The Phare de la Loire contains a letter from 31. Louis Blanc, sent from London. He contradicts the statement that he had left the Temps in order to join the Rappel. He admits that he has joined the Rappel, but that does not prevent his remaining among the contributors to the Temps, a journal which he has always respected, and to whose interests he is greatly attached. The Archbishop of Canterbury is stated to be gain ing strength daily. His medical attendants are satisfied that the progress towards recovery should bo gradual. Captain J. E. Commerell, V.C., has been given twenty-eight days to convey the remains of Mr. Peabody across the Atlantic to Portland on board the Monarch, A farmer was fined 115 at Preston on Saturday for neglecting to give information to the police of the exist ence of the foot and mouth disease among his cattle. One Conservative candidate, the lion. Charles Wynne, second son of Lord Newborough, and three Libe rals are already spoken of in connection with the represen tation of Merioneth:hire. Doubt is thrown by the Dublin Evening Post on the truth of the atrocious mutilation resorted to have been perpetrated on Mrs. O'Connor, in the King's county. A false story circulated from the same county a few. days before favours the view taken by the Post. The grand jury at the Liverpool assizes, following the examp'e of the same body at Manchester, have made presentment in favc , ur of the magistrates having the option of sending the burglary and other,cases to the sessions in stead of the a..siz3s. The rivalries of Ja Ja and Oko Jumbo continued to interfere with trade in Bonny at the latest datee. The Andony men would not allow Ja Ja to establish himself in their country, so he and his people anchored their canoes in a creek in such a way as to prevent trade. Oko Jumbo has made threo ineffectual attempts to dislodg3 his enemy. The Pall Mall Gazette contradicts a statement, copied from a weekly contemporary, that Mr. Hartog's stipend at the Tressury had been fixed at .£l5O per an num, but that a reduction of X3O had since been made on account of his absence on Saturdays. Mr. Hartog's stipend was not fixed at £l5O per annum, and no reduct:on has been made on account of his absence on Saturdays. The celebrated rculptor Launitz, to whose chisel the people of Frankfort-on-Main are indebted for their admirably executed Gutenberg Monument, died on the 12th inst. after a tedious illness, at the age cf seventy-four. Launitz was originally a native of °outland, but for many years before his death he had resided at Frankfort, which he regarded as the home of Lis adoption. The Rev. S. Vaughan, M.A., vicar of St. Mark's, Dewsbury, was se:zcd with paralysis while attending to his duties in the Sunday school on Sunday. Tho words g , Suffer little children to come unto me, for—" had dropped f om his lips when he fell paralysed into the arms of a gen tleman who, observing something unusual in Mr. Vaugban's dimeanour, ran to his assistance. Mr. Justice Willes and a jury were occupied the whole of Siturday in tty:ng a case of libel at the Liverpool assizee. The pla'ntiff was a collector for a burial society, and the alleged libel charged him with having purposely neglected to call upon a member of the society for subscrip tions that were due in crdor that he might become "out of benefit." The jury c( nsiered the libel proved, but ap parently in consideration of certain irregularities, assessed the damages at only five guineas. The Rev. J. L. Lyne (Father Ignatius), in his ser mon at Store-street Hall cn Sunday, remarked that if some of the martyred sain's wc re now to appear in London, and look for the religion in defence of which.they had shed their blood, he thought they would search in vain for it. He alluded tc the professed humility of members of the Church, and said it was only a short time ago since he put it to the test in that hall by inviting those present to show their humility by opining on to the platform and washing the feet of a poor beggar, or by taking the broom of a crossing-sweeper and sweeping his crossing for him. At the Dublin Freemen Commission on Saturday a witness named BlomLam deposed that during the election same voters applied for employment, and "others had ani mals for sale." One had a greyhound, for which he wanted ten guineas; another set a value of .£5 on a parrot. A man named Campbell, who bad been a prominent Conser vative agent, refused to give his evidence until lie was re peatedly assured of protection against anything tending to eliminate himself. lie then testified to voters having been brought to him by recognised Conservative agents, and having received tickets as bribery tokens. The inquiry is still in progress. The people of Birmingham have been threatened with darkness in consequence of the refusal on the part of the managers of the Gas Companies to concede an advance of wages to their workmen. The engineer of one company re: ceived a letter threatening that unless the increase asked for was given on Friday night they would throw down their tools and submit to being sent to prison for breach of contract rather than proceed with their work. Prompt measures were taken to meet any emergency, and the strike did not really take place at the time stated. The authorship of the letter has been discovered, and the men admonished that no demand accompanied by threats would be listened to. Leon Isaacs, a Jew, has been summoned before the Stonehonre magistrates in Devonshire for working on Sunday. December 12, as a clothes dealer. his shop was open, end some sailors were inside, one of them bargaining for five pairs of old trousers and three serge frocks. They were talking in Greek. A dozen men were seen to leave with three bundles. Tho de fence was that the articles were purchased on Friday and fetched on Sunday. Tho superintendent of police said Stitt day trading had become a great nuisance to the town, and the churchwardens bad turned their attention to the matter The defendant had to pay 108. 6d., or go to prison for seven days. The Corn Market will be held on Friday, the th, and Monday, the 27th inst. a; usual LAW INTELLIGENCE—(This Day.) ROLL'S COURT. His Honour delivered judgment to-day in the case of Atherton v. the British Nation Life Asso ciation. A gentleman named Rigg had assured his life in the defendants' office for £360, which was claimed by the plaintiff, his son-in-law, on his de cease. The claim was disputed on the ground that the deceased had made a false representation, and that the policy was effected by collusion with the plaintiff. The real question was whether the charge of misrepresentation by the deceased was sustained or not. his lordship decided that the plaintiff should receive the amount claimed, with 4 per cent. METEORITES. If meteorites possess no interest from a utilitarian point of view, there are few things which possess more when regarded from any other. According to M. Stanislas Meunier, a great step has been made towards a positive knowledge of the source from whence they. issue. Various hypotheses have been put for ward at different times on this subject; some have sug gested that they were formed by a combination of atoms of iron, nickel, and the other substances found in meteoric iron, which they supposed to be floating in the atmosphere; others have conjectured that they were thrown out of volcanoes in the moon, and some have maintained the hypothesis that they were erupted from the earth itself Without entering upon a discussion of either of these . theories, it may be stated that M. Meunier says that on examining the mass of meteoric iron found at Deesa, in Chili, he found it topossess anunexpected resemblancewith a block found at Caine (Maritime Alps) and another which fell at Setif, in Algeria, on the 9th of June, 1867. The Deesa meteorite is a compound of these two stones; it contains an iron identical with that contained in the Caille meteorite, injected in a state of igneous fusion into a stone identical in substance with that of Setif The Deesa stone is, therefore, an erupted block, and is the first of the kind that has been discovered. Moreover, It is clearly shewn that the iron of the Caille meteorite ind the stone of that of Setif have a similar strati fication, consequently they are supposed to have formed part of the same unknown globe, . and this is the first time such a connection has been materially demon strated. He observes that the meteorites which now fall on the earth are not of the same mineralogical nature as those which formerly fell on this globe. Originally they were masses of iron (a very large block may be seen in the British Museum, which was found on the plateau of Quito), but only three such masses are known to have fallen within the last 113 years, whereas there have been on an average three falls of meteoric stones yearly. The greater part of the numerous pieces of ircn leposited in collections have fallen at unknown epochs ; the meteoric stones are of comparatively recent date. Perhaps it might with more correctness be said that the meteoric stones which fall now are of a new kind, ;or none of a carboniferous nature are known to have reached the earth previous to 1803, whereas there are four known instances since that time. From these combined facts he concludes, that the meteorites are the ruins of one or several celestial oodles of geologically recent date which move d round the earth, or possibly round the moon, which having gradually lost their internal heat—long before the moon, owing to their lesser volumes—have, in the coldness of space, crumbled apart gradually, portions being left in various parts of the orbit in which they formally moved, thereby forming a kind of ring of fragments, or rather a series of rings, according to the densities of the different masses ; that the masses nearest the centre IA the disintegrated planet, containing the largest proportion of iron, came first within the range of the attraction cf the earth, and that these have been followed by meteoritcp composed partly of metals and partly of stone, such as low occasionally reach us. Ile anticipated that these way hereafter be followed by stones containing less and less metal. The conclusions he arrives at are that the fate of this planet exhibits what will eventually be the doom of the moon, the globe we inhabit, and all the other planetary Indies of the system, of which the sun alone retains the original type. THE NEW BANKRUPTCY ACT.—This act will take effect on the Ist January. Cases are pouring intc Easinghall-street, and will continue to the end of the year, so that the old business will extend over another year. The new court will be ready a t th e commeneemen i of the year. Mn. BRIGHT AND THE WARWICK FARMER.- The Birmingham paper s publish the following letter ; " To Mr. J. Bright, President of the Board of Trade.—Sii —I have within the last few d a y s seen published in several newspapers, r7l27Ch itself included, my farm return to Somerset House. I believe it was a mistake on my part to believe they would not be made public. Also, at having taken the slightest notice of what you were reported tc have said in the House of Commons, and elsewhere, respect ing farmers and their affairs. Shall be heedless of such instructions for the future.—THomes MANN, Farmer Radway, Warwick. Dec. 17, 1869." DEATH OF THE LEADGATE MURDERER. —The unfortunate man, Joseph Whitfield, who was tried at the Durham Assizes last week, before Mr. Justice Lush,for the murder of his little daughter Ann Whitfield, aged 7 years, and who was acquitted on the ground of insanity expired in Durham Gaol on Friday night last. Deceased .t will be remembered, had laboured for some time back under a severe attack of miners' asthma and consumption and on being brought into court on Wednesclaylast, he was almost carried by the two warders in attendance on him, His trial lasted nearly an hour, during which stimulant, were freely administered to him, and Mr, Shaw, the gaol surgeon, kept his position near the prisoner's box in attendance, and on the judge ordering him to be detained during her Majesty's pleasure, the man had again to be almost carried out of court. His bodily strength seems to have failed him fast after he was again incarcerated, and he succumbed to his maladies on Friday night. The unfortunate man leaves a widow and two children—a boy and a girl. THE NEW TonPEno.--The new torpedo (says the Daily News) must be a formidable monster, if all reports be true. It has been invented by an English engineer Mr. Whitehead, living at Fiume, on the Adriatic. The first idea of it was suggested by Captain Luppis, of the Austrian navy, who proposed to make a torpedo which should float on the surface of the water, and move forward by force of steam—the fore part filled with explo sive matter, the after part containing the motive power. Mr. Whitehead modified this design, and produced a. torpedo in the shape of a large fish, float ing at any determined depth under the surface of the water, the fore part filled with explosive matter, but the motive power in the after part provided by com pressed air instead of steam. This vessel is like a sword-fish, with not only a snout in front, but with snouts projecting from the sides and rising ap vertically. Charged with dynamite or nitro. glycerine, the torpedo can make a hole in the hull of the strongest iron-built vessel ; and can bo made to run for- ward to its destination, under the water, either in a straight or in a curved line. The mechanical construction of the monster is kept a profound secret, this being considered safer than the security of a patent; but if the reports can be trusted we shall soon hey, of knew developuiente jatie tintegii2LNY#LYlViarci: VICE CHANCERY. Vice-Chancellor Malins gave judgment to-day in the National Provident Association v. Briggs. The question was whether Mr. Briga name should be placed on the list of contributories of the company, which was in course of liquidation. Mr. Briggs had been a commission agent of the company,and was allotted 100 shares, he stated, with the intention of giving stability to the company, and inducing the confidence of the public in it ; but with a collateral agreement that they were allotted to him merely in his capacity of agent, and that he was not liable for the shares. That was denied, and evidence alleged that Mr. Briggs admitted he had taken shares with the view of inducing per sons at Southampton to become shareholders by fraudulent representations. The Vice-Chancellor thought the evidence went to prove that he was a bona fide shareholder, and he ought to suffer from the fraud he attempted to commit on the public, by stating that he was that which he was not. Per sons who attempted to deceive the public in the way Mr. Briggs had done ought to be taught that they could not do so with impunity. Mr. Briggs' name must be restored to the list, and he must pay the costs. QUEMP S THE. 47 RE. Last night Mr. and Mrs. Walter Rousby made their first appearance in London in Tom Taylor's play, "The Fool's Revenge." Mr. and Mrs. Rousby have acquired much fame in the provinces, and, speaking from the opportunity we had last evening of watching their performance, we can say they well deserve every good thing that has been said of them. Mr. Rousby selected the character of Bertuccio for his debut, a bold thing to do in London, where the recollection of the acting of Mr. Phelps in the part is still fresh, but he sustained the part in a very excellent and artistic manner. Our present impression of Mr. Rousby is that he is a good, careful, and intelligent actor, but before we pronounce him a great one we must see him in other parts. Mrs. Rousby is also an actress of great ability, and one we warmly welcome to London. The other parts in the play, with the exception of the juvenile lover, were not supported as well as could be desired. The actors seemed to have but a poor idea of the dignity and pride of Italian noblemen. The house was crowded, and the first appearances must be recorded as a perfect success. 1118. PEABODPS REMAINS. (BY TELEGRAPH.) PORTSMOUTH . , Tuesday Morning. H.M.S. Monarch and the United States' corvette Plymouth have weighed from Spithead, and are now (11 a.m.) steaming out for the Channel by the east end of the Wight on the commencement of their voyage to Portland. Wind northerly and light. NAVAL AND MILITARY INIELLIGENCP.,. During the Abyssinian Expedition one officer (Lieut. Morgan), a bugler, and two sappers of the Corps of Royal Engineers, a body of whom did such service, died in the field. The corps intend to pro vide a memorial of these members and of the enter prise in which they perished. It is not to take the customary form of a funeral tablet, but a shape which will keep the subject in the remembrance of the corps for ever by continually conferring a benefit on one connected with it. It is proposed to pur chase a right of presentation for ever for a widow of a non-commissioned officer of the corps in a military asylum. This project has met with great success, the members of the corps readily subscribing for so useful a memorial to their de parted comrades. Lieut.-General Lord Napier of Magdala, R.E., Major-General J. L. A. Simmons, formerly head of the Engineer establishment at Chatham, and now Lieutenant-Governor of the Royal Military Academy at Woolwich, and Colonel T. L. J. Gallwey, Commandant of the School of Military Engineering, have each given most handsome donations; and officers and men have all been liberal. So large is the sum already promised that it is hoped that, in place of one, the funds will be sufficient to purchase two presentations for widows—say 1,000 guineas. NOTICE.—The Anglo-American limes for this week, issued on Friday, will contain a Supplement giving the full text of the President's Message to Congress, the Reports of the Secretaries of the Treasury, of the Interior, the Postmaster-General, and of the Commissioner of In . ternal Rovenne. Next week, the Navy Report, the War Report, Report of the General of the Army and of Gene ral Sheridan. Price, 4d. 15, Catherine-street, Strand, London.—Early application necessary. Copies can be obtained at The Sun Office. THE ERA ALMANAC FOR 1870.—This very in teresting annual has just been published, and doubtless will ho welcomed by professional and non-professional readers. To the first class it is a book of the greatest value for reference, as it contains information not to be found in any other work published in the metropolis. It gives a list of the theatres and their lessees and managers iu all parts of the world, and a succinct history of the dif ferent theatrical funds, a history of new pieces performed at the London theatres in 1869, a chronology for the same year, and a variety of highly entertaining con tribu tions from some of the best authors of the day. The longest, and perhaps the best, is a contribution by Mr. E. L. Blanchard, setting down the glories of the once celebrated Vauxhall Gardens. Tho Almanac is certainly one of the most entertaining of the season, and will be found a most agreeable companion, either for a railway journey or the long winter evening, as all delight to recall the memories of those whose talent amused them many, many years ago. Mr. Ledger has shared no pains to make his Almanac perfect, and his labours ought to secure for him the patronago of the entire profession and the general public. THE ILLUSTRATED FARMERS' AND GARDENERS' ALMANACK for 1870, published by Messrs. Layton, of Fleet-street, is this year of more than ordinary excellence The matter collected will be found highly interesting on the subject of which it treats, and both professional and non-professional gardeners will gain many a useful hint from oven a cursorily review of its pages. The Almanack will form a very acceptable present for those resident in the country, and one that will at the same time prove entertaining and useful. PRESENTS OF ALL KINDS.—We strongly recom mend the Nobility and Gentry to visit Parkins and Gotto's extensive show-rooms, where may be seen thou sands of useful and elegant articles of English, French. and Austrian manufacture, especially adapted for birthday, wedding, and christening presents —in fact presents for every conceivable purpose, at very moderate prices. This is, without exception, the largest and best selected stock in Europe ; each article is marked in plain figures, and'iu consequence of a rapid sale is perfectly new and fresh (a great consideration in a present). The stock consists of portrait-album; writing-cases, dressing-eases, dressing bags, despatch boxes, envelope cases, and blotting books, inkstands, desks, stationery cabinets, handbags, card cases, book-slides, glove and handkerchief boxer, purses, pocket-books, cigar-cases, reticules, opera-glasses, scent cases, smelling bottles, bronzes, electro-gilt, oxidised and ele, gantly mounted articles for mantelshelf, dining, drawing and library table, chess-boards, bagatelle-boards, card trays, scrap-books, Bibles, Prayer-books, and Church Ser vices, plain and elegantly mounted, besides an endless variety of other articles to suit every taste, purpose, and pocket.--Parkins and Gotto, 24 and 25, Oxford-street, W. ELECTION NEWS.—The majority in the recent New York election against the equal suffrage amendment to the constitution was 31,743 - 8,226 more than Nelson's over Sigel. The total vote wis 531,739, or 110,538 less than for Secretary of State. The official count in Min nesota gives Governor Austin, Republican, 404 majority over both competitors, and 2,155 plurality over the Demo cratic alone in a total vote of 54,630, the Republican ma jority last year having been 15,383 ; and in Wisconsin Governor Fairchild has 6,313 in a total of 130,821, and an increase of salary to 55,000 by an amendment to the Con stitution. In the Alabama House of Representative; on the Ist inst., a negro was elected Engrossing Clerk. Ile was supported by the Democrats against Radical white eandiclatm riny ; 140, 0 41) LA:7 0, &pelt ft - 1 t 4Av 4-44 chl)V4 HER MAJESTY. OSBORNE, Dec. 20. Her Majesty, accompanied by her Royal High ness Princess Louise, went out in the grounds this morning. Prince Leopold and Princess Beatrice also went out. LATEST INTELL MENGE (REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.) AMERICA. (Per French Atlantic Cable.) NEW YORK, Dec. 19. COMMERCIAL INTELLIGENCE. CLOSING PRICES. Gold closed at 1201 ; the highest quotation dur ing the day was 1211 ; the lowest, 120 f. Sterling Exchange on London lOB/. 5-20 U. S. Bonds, 1882 1134. 46 " 1885 llll. Si " 1867 ll4l. 10-40 cc 109. Illinois 132. Erie Cotton—Mid. upland 252c. Petroleum—Standard White 3lc. Flour, extra state, $5.10c. to $5.70c. Corn, old mixed, $1.14c. CROOKHAVEN, Dec. 21, 9.30 a.m. The Inman steamer City of Paris, from New York on the 11th inst., is now passing Browhead Signal Station cn route for Queenstown. F RANCE. PARIS, Dec. 21. The official journal of this morning announces the total loss with all hands of the Imperial de spatch boat Gorgone, off Ushant, as she was re turning from the Spanish coast to Cherbourg. BOURSE, D ec. 19.—Three o' clo ck—Th e marktt closed as follows :- 41 per Cent. End of month — 3 per Cont End of month.., 72 60 Credit Mobilier 215 Transatlantic 234 25 Credit Foncier 1725 Paris Gas 1640 iIAILWA Bank Shares 2830 -- Ital'an Fives 56 70 Austrian Fives Ottoman Loan 326 Do. Debt 44 75 Spanish Threes 26A5 0 Home Debt.. Deferred . Orleans ___ Cash 960 Western Northern ... 11271- S trasburg • • Lyons and Mediterranean Southern..... 595 Sardinian Austrian Bl7l Lombard 535 North of Spain 46 Saragossa Roman 45 POLICE 11 V7ELLIGENCE.-7hts Day. MARLBOROUGH- S TREET. RAILWAY PICKPOCKETS.—CharIes Irvine, who refused his address, was charged before Mr. Self with picking the pocket of a young lady, named Emily Day, residing at Green-bank, Hampstead. Miss Day said that shortly before five o'clock the previous afternoon she was on the platform of the Portland-road station waiting for the train, when she felt a hand in the pocket of her dress. Sh e turned round and caught hold of the prisoner, who dropped her purse and ran away. She picked uP her purse, which contained some money, and the prisoner was caught and given into custody. Mr. Aubin, of Palace Gardens-terrace, Kensing ton, said that on arriving at the Portland-road sta tion by the 4.40 train from Moorgate-street, Yes terday afternoon, seeing the prosecutor turn round and the prisoner run away, he jumped out of the train and went after him, when he got into another carriage and tried to escape. Albert Morgan, station porter at the Portland road, said that yesterday afternoon on a train ar riving at the station at four o'clock, he noticed the prisoner and another man attempt to pick all elderly lady's pocket, but seeing him they w alked away. He kept his eye on them, and on the ne Bt train coming up he saw the prisoner pick the pro secutor's pocket and try to hand something to his companion, but seeing that he (witness) was clos e upon him he dropped the purse and ran into a third class carriage, from which with difficulty he got him and handed him over to a constable—the pri soner's companion made his escape. Jones, 319 S, said he believed the prisoner to be a " good" pick pocket, but he described himself as a betting agent. The prisoner —Will you take my plea ? Mr. Selfe said the prisoner seemed to understand ,he matter, and committed him for trial. THAMES. THE NEW MAGISTRATE.—Mr. Franklin Lushing ;on, barrister-at-law, who formerly practised 011 ,he Midland Circuit, presided for the first time at this court to-day in his judicial capacity. He suc ceeds Mr. Benson, who will officiate for the last time at this court on Friday next, and will after tha t date act at the Southwark Police-court in th e place of the late Mr. Burcham. The newly- 3 P" pointed magistrate is a son of that eminent jurist Dr. Lushington, who for many years represente d the Tower H am l e t s i n P arl i ament. His son will now act in the capacity of a magistrate among th e late constituents of his distinguished father, who vacated his seat in the House of Commons on being appointed Judge of the High Court of Admiralty Mr. Franklin Lushington was called to the bar 1 6 years ago, and was afterwards a Judge of the Supreme Court of the lonian Isles when these possessions belonged to Great Britain. He bring to his new office a great historical name, much a perience of the law, and uncommon ability and in telligence, qualities which it is said recommende d him to the notice of the Home Secretary, Mr. Bruce, who, without any solicitation, bestowed the appointment on the learned gentleman. There were only 10 night charges this morning' Yesterday there were 49. The business of the Court has often flu c t ua t e d i n t hi s manner, an d will always continue to do so. Mr. Lushington proceeded with the varied boi l : ness of the Court as if to the manner born. l' e came on the b enc h a t 10 o ' c l oc k precisely. 1-1° commenced his magisterial labours with the ivies tigation of a charge made by a police-constab le, 284 K, against Ann Shrubsole, aged 51 years, and Sarah Urquhart, 42. They were charged Wi th being drunk and disorderly, which was met by 3 counter charge of cruelty against two police -can" stables. The accusation of cruelty was rebutted by witnesses. Shrubsole is the divorced wife of a cab proprietor. She has be en f requent l y in this Court on various charges. Mr. Lushington delivered his first decision ill this Court. He said—The prisoners first said they were so very drunk and helpless last night that they knew nothing of what had occurred, and had 13G recollection how they were i n custody or w ho toe!' , them. After making that assertion they complain of the cruelty of the police, that Margaret 'AI knocked d own b y one of the constables and k i c ked by the other while down. lam happy to find there is no truth in the statements of the prisoners. ' O l are sentenced e ac h t o seven d ays ' i mpr i sonm ent al hard labour. The very extensive Distillery now being erecte d ' at Belfast, with all recent improvements for the ma,Aufacture Irish whisky, by Messrs. DUN VILLE & Co., who have ga l l. a world-wide cel e b r i ty f or their fine old Irish whisky, is t° - called "The Royal Irish Distillery." HIGH WATER AT LONDON BRIDGE. MORNING. E YENING . TUESDAY... 30 m i n past 3 50 min past : W EDNESDAY 10 min past 4 28 ruin Pas! 6 THURSDAY. 50 ruin past 4 10 min pa st 6 FILIDAT„.„ . Con ditto, tinned, Exchei 27 pi pre! 41 per Indi, ditto 5 per Cei 5f per ditto I Rath Shares, continu higher, to 110 Caledo North 1224; 151 to 87;; G Yorkshi 47* to to 1221 to 1201 The Brazilia tine are have fali a shade I 67 to 68 on the lo ticipated 27i to 2' All Ui York qui the 1865 and the also i bet to 100 f. Canadi is lower Canada 3 Contin Lombard, Great Lu: The on ment of being 48 steady, ai to 32i ; 1 Ottoman, and Agra Telegra are withou at 18k- to Eight per Maintenar There w terday. The W £17,284. steamers Ti Australian Marseilles the latter January. The alle connected very large vice appeal for in the has just be spective nu. employed in employed United Kir ployed in Kingdom du tices employ the year 186 ployed was At an ad . Atessrs. Hall solved to ace to pay 9e. in last to be gu The desir keep the Ch Tuesday turn sale and reta men ts actor made will be lishments in to limit the J banks and 1 a degree as harmonise IT mercial comp recognize th , system. Th from Friday latterly notifi( on Boxing-da; The moven Colonial and son with thos a material nat direction, they extended busii In the Mini been on a mod tions of produi oil market ha increased dulu The Frankh animation, an stocks have is dency has bee usual at the s] other establish preparation fc January. Lm good request, cate at Paris ai Is said, " have since it appears interest, whici majority of ha Cent. Loan has Sons, at 90 13 19 millions of 1 subscription, bi will be absorbe for the 6 per CI fort, met with I be a new issue great many a and preference man papers. date 1797, hay good silver, but appear old, th strict examinati BRITI: GOVERNMENT $ par Cent. Conso :Ditto for Accou 8 per Cent. Reduc Ne w 3 per Cent Now 21 per Cont. Do. 5 per Con rktinuities, SO yrs, Do. for 30 yrs, a Do (Red Sea Tel Exchequzr Bills, A D. Do £1 Bank of England E. Do. opening Canad a 4 per Cent, nter-Colonial Urn INDIAN GO VEI lndi t 1O pc Pc. Opening, for Da. a per Cent..l Do 4 per, Cent. 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