The Sun. — London, England, 1865-01-04 00:00:00

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Cambridge, Staines, Dorking, .._Alban's, Worcester, Ipswich, teterborongh, St. David s, IYrell lara, and above 500 other places in all parts of Great .uritr. ~ eOB IETT an d CO., General House Furnishers, Deptford bridge, London, S.E. THE CREDIT FONCIER and MOBILIER of ENGLAND (Limited).—NOTlCE of RE kOVAL.---Notice is hereby given that on and from 2 d Jan., 1865, the busin ess o f the Company will be carried on at their New Offices, 17 an d 18 , Cornhill, instead of at their late offices, Lombard -street and Walbrook. By order of the Court of Directors, ALFRED Loudon, D ec . 31 , 1864, 17 LOWE, Secretary. and 18, Cornhill. CHRISTMAS RENEWALS.—NORTH , BRI TISH and MERCANTILE INSURANCE COM PANY Incorporated by Royal Charter and Acts of Parliament. Accumulated and invested funds X2,233,927 Annual revenue 497,263 FIRE DEPARTMENT. POLICIES should be'RENEWED within Fifteen Days from the 25th inst. Receipts may be had of the various Agencies and Branches, and at the Head Office. London, 61, Threadneedle-street, E.C., Dec., 1864. ' AGENTS REQUIRED. THE ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY is prepared to entertain applications for Agency Ap pointments from gentlemen having command of Fire and Life Business, either in London or the suburbs, or wher ever the Company is not fully represented. The Royal has always been conspicuous for its liberality and promptitude in the settlement of Claims. Its annual Income is now over £600,000 And its Funds in hand exceed In the year 1863 alone more than £156,000 was added to the available funds. Tho Royal now grants Insurances on Stock and Imple ments in Trade, &c., at half the former charge for duty. Transfers of Poicies from other Companies received *without charge for Policy, whatever the amount. Address, JOHN B. JOHNSTON, Secy. Royal Insurance Company, 29, Lombard-street. T HE NOWGONG TEA. COMPANY of ASSAM (Limited). To be incorporated under the Joint-Stock Companies Act of 1862. Capital, £20,000, in 25,00 Shares of .£,O each. First issue 18,000 Shares. A minimum Dividend of 10 per cent. per annum payab'e on Ist January and Ist July, guaranteed for Three Years by the Vendors. Deposit 10s. per share on applicatiin, and a further 10s. per share on allotment. No call to exceed £ I per share, or to be made at a less interval than Three Months from a previous call. DIRECTORS. George R. Barry, Esq. (late of Serajgunge, Bengal), 6, Upper Hyde Park-gardens. Ewen Maimon ell, Esq, M.D. (late of the Opium Agricultural Department, Bengal , 20, St. Stephen's-square, Bayswater. Allred Munatord, Esq. (Director of the Upper Assam Tea Company), VS, Upper rnames-street. Alexander Stewart, Esq. late Deputy-Commissioner of Customs, Guzerat, and Director of the North London Rail way , 2, Talbot-terrace, Bayswater. William Thomson, Esq. (late of Calcutta), 2, East India avenue, India House, Leadenhatl-stre_t. With power to add to their number. BANKERS. Agra and Masterman's Bank (Limited , Nicholas-lane, Lom bard-street. SOLICITORS. Messrs. Thomas and llohams, Mincing-lane. BROKERS. Messrs. Lowndes, Surgey, and Woolley, 1, Royal Ilxchange buildings. AGENTS IN INDIA. lareesrs. Thomson, Shaw, and Co. SECRETARY. Alexander Fenbes, Esq. Offices -2, East India-avenue, India House, Leadenhall street,,E.C. PRSPCUS. This Company is formO E orT ed t the purchase of thirteen valuable est tes already In profitable cultivation, situated in the Province of Assam, in British India, and for the purp se of further developing and extending their operations. The proper'y consists of 12,0e0 acres of freehold land, held direct from Government, of which 2,182 acres arc pl ante d with tea plants o f th e following ages —namely, 440 acres, 3 years old ; 902 acres, 2 years old; 440 acres, 1 year old ; and 100 acres just plant e d. _The soil and c im a t e o f t hi s locality are second to none in the province, as the following extract from the m nager's report to the directors of the Bislinath TC3. Company, Duni:luring concern, for the season ending 3 at December, ic6 , tl,,!ubmitted by them to the Ehareholders, will show : A B , l lie out-turn of tea and seed has been unpre edented in rag 39101110bplautation in its foui told h give 2 tea toot h s , and the two year gardens of n 4a an ib a s r . e o - f prOfip2cts The e act e; ; and this has been obtained at no sacrifice to of future years, but with careful and light t h u ,, e , l \inz, as is evinced by the present healthy appearance of Vi wh'eh, I have often been assurea, are, in size aril " u rP , ssed b a y plantaton of the age in Assault. --te dividends pal b n Ythe Assam, the Upper Assam, the uereh 13 i 4 hnath, and by several ot the other tea com iti.;:',B al Assam, vary from 20 to 30 percent.. and their shares The factories have the advantage of being traversed by good roads and navigable rivers, and steamers p'y between As sam and Calcutta, affording gm' at facilities fur the supply Of lab our and for the other requirements of the estates. Not less than 8,003 acres c.n be brought into profitable cultiva tion; and each acre, when in full bearing, is capable of pro ducing at least 400 lbs. of tea. The plantations are calculated to pro ' uce, during the first to ear Or t he Company's operat i ons (1861-05), returns sufficient yield 10 per cent. on the paid-up capital ; and the vendors guarantee a minimum dividend at the rate of 10 per cent., Payable half yearly, upon the paid-up capital fur three years, to be calcu ated from the date of the registration of the Com pany At the expi ra ti on o f t h e three years the plants will De sufficiently advanced to gi v e p rogress i ve l y l arger divi dends, until the whole have attained maturity and yield a maximum return. The price t be paid for the property per,ooo, payable by annual instalments, with interest, at 5 cent., extend ing over a period of six years, as follows, viz.:— On formation of Company .. £IS,COO 31st January, 1866 . • • • 20,000 Slat „ 1867 . • •• • 25,0C.,0 31 st „ 1868 ••• • • 80000 31st „ 1989 . • .. • • 3.,,000 31st „ li7o .. • • 88,000 • £163,000 These terms the directors consider to be most advantage ous, as, while they show the confidence of the venders in the value of the property, the easy instalments as to payments • 'will enable the young plants to grow up into full bearing, and to yield large returns before the greater part of the capi tal is called up. The undertaking originates wiih the Directors and their friends. No promotion-money will be paid to any one, either airectly or indirectly, and the preliminary expenses will be strictly confined to such as are absolutely necessary. 9 , 'The vendors stipulate that 6,000 of the shares are to be allotted to them; 6,000 of the remaining shares have been already subscribed for, leering 6,000 shares avallab.e for the public. PAR' TICULARS OF THE ESTATES OF THE NOW GONG TEA. COMPANY OF ASSAM (Limited). 1. THE BORKONDO LEE DIVISION . Consists of the factories of Borkondolee, Loongpoong, Tobokee, Topotjeoree, and R em b eng, a ll i n the Nowgong District, on the banks of the rivers Kullung and Nonoye, and along the grand trunk road from Doboka to Nowgong ; vary ing in distance from the station from 8 to I& miles. Extent of land, 6,C00 acres ; of which 1,117 are planted, and of the following ages, viz. : Three years old.. Two years old . One year old Just planted • • • . .. 230 acres • • .. • . 537 • • •• • • 150 0 Total . •• 1,117 „ 2. THE EAMONEE D IVISION Consists of the factories of Bamonee, Topotjooree, Am luckeeghat, Borhoolah, Sessabat, Deejoomookk, and Sepanul lab, all in the N owgong District, the principal tactories being within 7 mi.es of the station, and the others conveniently situated on the banks of the rivers liallang, Nonoy e , De joo—near the old st a ti on o f Rungagora. at dist and ances var ying from Bto 20 mile s f rom Nowgong. Extent of land. ages, acres ; of which 1,005 ar e pl an t e d , and of the following viz Three years old O)wo years • ne Year old Ju,t Planted .: • • • .. 210 a , Tem. • • 365 ~ • • .. 290 •• • • ..200 Total 1,065 „ No ... !ORM OF APPLICATION FOR SHARES. To the Elrectors of the Nowgona Tea Company of Assam z 4entlemen,rfolng (Liidmited). pa to your Bankers the sum of bein a dosit 10s. per Share o Hiares in the abov e Co m pany, f I hereby request n that you will allot me that number, and I agree to become a Member of nuthmber yoe said -°lll Pany, and to accept such Shares, or an y l ess may allot m • ' or in defalt thEreof that e de posit shall be forfeited and I author i se you to enter m th y name on the Register of Members in respect of the ..hares you will allot to Inc. Name in fu'l. Reddenee Date 1". ,0 11 : 0' " D .11,00N1 CANDLES. crease when carried.' —Thin, very hard candles carriers. ls. and 3s. eich, are recommends las the best " EXTRA. HARD 5.12 CHAMBER CANDLES," Sold in boxes 2s. each. Thicker candles intended for those who will not barn thin. " SHERWOon ECONOMIC BED LIGHTS," In Packets or 38 candles for one shilling, intended for use 'where ch,apness ii a great object, will be found an improve laic_nt on the ordinary candles, as they gutter lesi. re dwin g C OQ candle ticks to fit thin candles, Is. and 2s. 8d each ; 4`'lng Bockete, making them fic any candles .icks, 2d. each. S he'wo TOILET SOAPS. ~ . 01 Brown Windsor Soap, with a pleasant scent. canantont Glycerine Soap, contains Price's Glycerine. n_ni,tl4 Glycerine Soap, fo tender skins in winter. —..i. ex p.,,,, Frice's G i l'i'-'4 , c, SHERWOODOLE : had from airrerdi,ne" may be Cleans gloves and removes monied bottles—enlist' in other stains. grease and _ " Prin's PTatent/, cl 0 - lettered Perfumed, in capsule D t irorn sd. ' ties, 6d. and is. each. upwards. impure Glycerine has been sobs Pm, l‘heea ment that it is 1:t to . Prices." Wholesale by Retai s l thr oug h any Frio?: Patent Candle Company (Limited: Grocer. Loudon. 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' ...;k - ,t1V.7 , . 10. 42: ' , ' I D/E i•-v 30 ,, t). •T c '"' '141; 1 " 1 " - LO ,- , It, , , DRorr. *I 2N . There . g:: • V .r-'. .... ' . /•/ . , In the last w e e k o f th e ye a r the cleat \ London -_-,,. (From the Registrar-General's Weekly trn..) ''.ik , rose to 1,697. They had been in the p \ lQUaee , :k -- 1,523. Th ere was no i ncrease i n t h e mo yof i_ .4t young persons ; but a considerable increase oecurretf among those of advanced age. The deaths at 60 years and upwards rose from 323 in the previous week to 417 last week. The mean temperature of the air in the first week of December was 44.9 deg. In the three following weeks it was 37.3 deg., 34.5 deg., and 35.6 deg. Last week the thermometer fell on five nights below the freezing point of water. The average number of deaths in the last week of ten years, 1854-63, is, with a correction for in crease of population 1,520. The actual result is in excess of the estimated number by 177. The mortality from bronchitis increased conside rably. In the last three weeks the deaths from complaint were successively 189, 223, and 282. The corrected average for last week is only 181. Pneu monia was fatal in 107 cases, against an average of 108 ; heart disease in 77 cases, the average being 61. Of the 282 deaths from bronchitis, ail except PRICE 4d. ST ASIPED sd. more danger on board than 100 tons of butter or lard, as it would vapourise until well boiled." In our report of the proceedings at the Royal Military Academy, Woolwich, inserted in The Sun of the 24th ult., the name of a cadet, Mr. Freeth, who obtained a prize for first landscape drawing, namely, the English school of painting in water colours, was inadvertently omitted. The following appointments have been made at the Admiralty :—Lieut. Orford S. Cameron to the Cumberland ; John 0. `Faye, master, to the St. George ; William llogton, naval cadet, to the Cad mus ; Charles W. King, assist.-paymaster, to the Bombay ; and Alexander W. Brett, assist.-paymas ter, to the St. George. 89 occurred among persons 20 years old and up wards ; 115 occurred in the period from 60 to 80 years. The cold weather has raised the mortality, principally by producing or aggravating this form of disease among the old. Mr. Glaisher's Second Winter Balloon Ascent, December SO, TO THE EDITOR OF THE SUN. Sir, —During the period of winter very few bal loon ascents have ever been made, and mountains are not climbed at this time, so that we are in Eight nonagenarians died in the week. The oldest were two widows aged 95 and 96 years. Typhus predominated among zymotic diseases — it caused 90 deaths ; measles caused 42 ; scarlatina 53, both of the latter complaints having declined in the week. Five deaths from measles were registered in the Kensington Town sub-district ; 11 from typhus in the Greenwich district, which contains Deptford and Woolwich. Eighteen deaths front typhus were recorded in Islington West, in which sub-district the London Fever Hospital is situated. On the 23d of December a charwoman, aged 64, died at 16, King's-terrace, Homerton, of " starva tion and cold." (Inquest.) A cabman died of " acute farcy'' after 16 days' ignorance of all connected with the higher regions of the atmosphere at this season of the year—of the progressive diminution temperature with elevation —of the diffusion of vapour—of the density and thickness of clouds—of warm or cold currents of air, &C. It is, therefore, the most important for experiments, but at the same time the most difficult season. to pursue them. I was desirous to ascend on the shortest day, but circumstances, and Mr. Coxwell being out of health, delayed it till Friday, Dec. 30. On this day, at the time of the beginning to fill the balloon, the wind was S.S.W., giving the promise of 100 miles of country, but on its comple- tion the wind was west, or directly towards the sea. Last week the births of 1,000 boys and 956 girls, in all 1,956 children, were registered in London. In the 10 corresponding weeks of the years 1854- 63 the average number (corrected) was 1,824. At the Royal Observatory, Greenwich, the mean height of the barometer in the week was 30.047 in. The mean daily reading was above 30in. on the first five days. The reading of the barometer was 30.39 in. on Sunday ; it fell to 29.62 in. on Saturday. Th e mean temperature of the air in the week was 35.6 deg., which is 1.3 deg. below the average of the same week in 43 years (as determined by Mr. Glaisher). The highest day temperature occurred on Thursday, and was 43.5 deg. The lowest night temperature was 27.8 deg., and occurred on Tues day. The range in the week was, therefore, 15.7 deg. The mean daily range was 6.2 deg. On Sunday, Monday, and Thursday the range was only about 3 deg. The difference between the mean dew-point temperature and air temperature was 5.3 deg. The mean degree of humidity was 81, complete saturation being represented by 100. On four days the prevailing direction of the wind was north-east. On Wednesday and the two fol lowing days it was south-west. The whole amount of rain or melted snow was the tenth part of an inch, which fell on Saturday. The mean of the highest temperatures of the water of the Thames was 43.8 deg. ; that of the lowest was 36.1 deg. The births registered in Dublin during the weeks ending the 24th and 31st of December were 138 and 185, and the deaths 151 and 170 for the same periods. The population of Dublin (municipal limits) was 254,808 in 1861, spread over an area of 3,808 statute acres. Pilot balloons at' first went nearly E., and at a moderate elevation indicated a N.W. current. The W. wind is the worst possible starting from Wool- with, and the one we have endeavoured to avoid. At this time, at Greenwich, the anemometer indi cated a very slow motion, and we resolved to use the gas, as we thought two hours might elapse before reaching the sea. On leaving at 2h. 124 m. p.m. our course was E.N.E. over Plumstead, marshes and towards the river Thames, but when about 500 feet high, and before reaching the river, the direction changed to E. nearly. At 2,200 feet we were in cloud; were nearly over the river, north of Erith, at 2h. 24m., when at the height of 2,600 ft. At this time there were fully 150 - vessels under us; the -river seemed dotted with ships. Our course then seemed to be over each bight of the river, and had it continued so we shouldhave passed into Kent. On entering the clouds at 2h. 29m. at the height of 2,600 feet, we lost sight of the earth, 400 feet higher the cloud was dark and dense ; at 3,200 feet it was dense, but bright, and when 200 feet higher we passed out of the cloud into brilliant sunshine—a beautiful purpian un- clouded sky—it felt warm and looked like summer, and was a great contrast to the dull leaden sky we _ _ had left. Under us was a perfect sea of dazzling white cloud, its surface varied with an infinite number of gauze-like films, evidently caused by the very rapid evaporation then going on from its upper surface. The: image :of the balloon, the car, and ourselves was perfect and very fine. It was with regret that I could not make many experiments here ; but Mr. Coxwell said, " In a very short time we shall be two miles high, we must not ascend higher than we are, or keep above the clouds longer," and very energetically pulled the valve line. He parted with 'a great deal of gas before the balloon book a downward motion, and then, on dipping into the cold-wet-cloud, we descended so quickly, (1,100 feet per minute) that the instruments could not take up their successive temperatures till we were within 700 feet of the earth. This rapid descent was checked at the expense of a large amount of sand. Thus we lost both gas and ballast. On taking care ful note of our position we found that we were about a mile north of Purfleet, and moving directly to wards the middle of Sea-reach. At 2h. Mm. we were about 11 miles north of Grays, and moving towards Mucking, and when approaching it we de scended, with the intention of landing near to the river-side—but on coming to within 300 feet of the earth we fell into a current that took us somewhat inland, and in the direction of Stanford-le-Hope---- Mr. Coxwell brought the balloon to the earth, close to the railway station, at 'ten minutes after three, about twenty miles from Woolwich. The anemome ter at Greenwich in the same time had registered seven miles. The temperature of the ground before starting was 421 deg. ; at 500 ft. it was 401 deg. ; at 1,000 ft., 37 deg. ; at 2,000 ft., 33i deg. ; at 2,500 ft., in the cloud, 31 deg. ; at 3,300 ft., just at the upper boundary of the cloud, 27 deg. ; at 3,700 ft., 400 ft. above the cloud, it was 31/. On descending it de creased to 28 deg. in the cloud, and then increased to 38/ at 900 ft. high. There was no change from this height to 300 ft. from the earth, when the in struments were picked up. At ten minutes after wards the same temperature was found on the ground—viz., 381. At the Royal Observatory, Greenwich, the temperature was 39 deg., without change between the hours of two and three. The temperature at which vapour was deposited as water was, on the earth, 35 deg., or about 7/ deg. lower than that of the air ; at 1,000 ft. high it was 6 deg. below ; at 2,000 ft., 3 deg. ; in the cloud, 1 deg., showing that the air was very nearly satu rated ; but above the cloud the air was very dry, it being necessary to cool the instruments down to 13 deg. or 14 deg., or 17 deg. below that of the air, before any moisture was visible. The actual amount of water present in a cubic foot of air was 2/ grains on the ground, 14 grains in the clouds, and / grain above the clouds. At the Royal Observatory, Greenwich, there were 2 grains in the same mass of air. Unlike the previous:ascent, the balloon was con stantly in a state of revolution, and I did not suc ceed in obtaining a single magnetic observation. No ozone was shown. It was unfortunate that the wind changed to the direction'it did. The time for observation was so shortened in consequence that the facts, which if sufficiently numerous at this time in the year would be very valuable, were too limited ; all that could be done was done by Mr. Coxwell, and he kept up to the last moment. The management of a balloon in the winter season is far more exacting upon him than one in summer ; indeed, winter ascents are so upon both of us, and increases the regret that when undertaken should not produce a finer series of observations than I could take on this occasion.—l am, &c., JAMES GLAISHER. Blackheath, Jan. 3. THE WEATHER IN THE NORTlL—Winter set in in earnest on New Year's-day in the north-eastern counties. The air was intensely cold, and the frost was very keen. Most of the ponds and small sheets of water in Northumberland were covered with ice on Monday and, as that day was a general holi da y in the north, troops of skaters from the large towns were out in the country enjoying that manly exercise . Snow was falling in heavy showers on Monday night. The face of the ccuntry was covered with a white mantle, and there was every appear ance that there would bo a heavy fall of snow before morning. On Sunday night the lowest temperature regis_ tered at Malton was 24 degs., and at Welburn, 23 degs. This is the lowest register this winter, except for a solitary night last month (December 18), when 22 degs. were marked. ADVERTISEVENT.]—HoIIoway's Pills and Ointment.— CoCds, Shortness of Breath.—These corrective remedies are infallible for these pectoral complaints, which neglected often end in asthma bronchitis, and consumption. The Ointment well rubbeefupon the chest and back, penetrating imputen, is carried directly to the lun when it expels all h tie t s h . e l A un ll g t s l , le an b d loo th d ere in all the body constantly passes noxious particles tending neutralised, rendered h to produce disease can b e system. 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Ell stra Brothers, the Classical Gymnasts ; Barnes, the .champion Vaulter, in his sixty Some' saults ; Jean Bond and his w..nderfit Dog ; Herr Willio, the .1 . 1 eat German Co: tortionisr ; J. 11. Stead, the Cure ' • most amusing Clowns ; Comical Pantomimic Ballet, Mr . Stead as Simpk 11; forming an unparalkled variety of holiday amusements. In addition to these: —The Fine Arts Courts in variety and beauty unequall din the world. The decorations of the Palace, with the Great Christmas Tree, should be seen by a I. the Great Fair and Bazaar, the best oppo , tunny for flirist mas presents. Shakspere Ilou.e 3lontanariM dels. Swings, oundabunts ' Inv!. orators, and other p)pular a usentents. Sailer es or Mole s and Ship . Armour-plates ient by offi cial authority. he extraordinary Chimpanzee, 'I he unique Aqua/. urns. All these render the Crystal l'alace the one place for holiday enj yment. Edmonds' flat , IVombwelis') Windsor Caste treat Menagerie is exhibited, anjoining the Palace. 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"Na ure's Smallest Edition of her choicest work"—a Bachelor and Belle of mature age, not larger than' Two Infants ! ! ! At Eleven o'clock they appear In the identical WEDDING ( OSTUME worn by them at the Marriage of GEN. TOM THUMB; and they . also perform Songs, Duets, Dances, giving several Comic personations, mith an entire change of programme at each Levee. They will be drawn to and from St. James's Hall in their Lilliputian Carriage by four of the Smallest Ponies in the world, presented to them by General Torn Thumb; - • - • - • CANTERBURY HALL k.,/ The Oxford and Canterbury flail Company (limited). HODGE PODGE, he most extraordin lry Christmas Entertainment in Lon don (inclul nz the whole strength of the establishment), should be seen to be appr. ciated. The usual Operatic Sele.tions by &Bases Russell, Raree, Hays. Godden, &c. ; Messrs. La.:celles, Harland, Ee.:umont, Kimberley, &c. Musical Director, Mr. F. Jonghmans. Extra Comedy by Mr. and Mrs. Randal', Ur. Hilton Stacey, Woodman, Little Bob, ,tc. Every evening at 7 o'clock. ROYAL CAMBRIDGE MUSIC HALL, Commercial-etreer, Shoreditch. . (Close to the Great Distern Terminus'. Sole Proprietor, Mr. G. W. NUGFICT. SPECIAL ATTRACTIONS UP TO CHRISTMAS. Operatic Selections, &c. Prima Donna, Miss.ELLl:.' ON. The Comic stiength of the ComoJny includes ANNIE ADAMS, NE LLY POWEP, J. G. FOIIDE, WEST, GEO. LEYIIOURNE, Mr. HERBERT, J. P. ALEXANDER and Family; LES FRERES CAVALLINI, the great Italian Clowns and Gymnasts, from the Cirque Napoleon, Paris, their first appearance in England. Permanent prices —Area, 4d. ; balcony, 6d. ; stalls, ls. Manager and Conductor, Mr. C. GRE VILLE. TAR. SCOTT'S LIVER AND BILLIOUS ..156 , P1LL5.-A NEVER FAILING REMEDY.— p P re -' .aree without any mercurial ingredient, from the recipe of 1)r. ',cott, of Bromley, Kent, will be found invaluable to all who from bilious and liver mmplaints, indigesticn, wind. spasm®, giddiness, dizziness of the eyes, ito. For habitual costiveness, as a family aperient medicine, and as a purifier of the blood, they are truly excellent; mild in their opera `ion and grateful to the stomach, they create appetite, pro mote digestion, and strengthen the whole nervous system. Sold by W. Lambert, 8, King William-street, Charing-cross. London, and by most druggists, in boxes,ls. 10., and three times the quantity in one, 2s. 9d. Be sure to ask for Dr. Scott's Bilious and Liver Pills. The genuine are a square grwn Package. with " William Lambert," engraved ou th e tamp, THEATRE. ROYAL, DRURY,- LANE. Managers, Messrs. E. Falconer and F. B. Chatterton THIS EVENING (We :nesday), Jan. 4, an r during the Week; her Majesty's Servants will perform a New and Ori ginal Farce, entitled A YOUNG L W FROM THE COUNTRY. After which will be produced, On a scale of unexampled splendour, and with novel and extraordinary appliances, extensively employing the unparalleled resou ces of this vast Esteblisliment, the Great, Drury Lane Annual, founded on a highly popular story, derived from the an. lent legend recorded in the Mythical Sagas el Scandinavia, and produced in the form of an entirely ew and Original GRAND COMIC CIIISTMAS PANTOMIME, entitled, HOP 0' MY THUMB AND HIS ELEVEN BROTHERS: Or, harlequin and the Ogre of the Seven League !toots. Illustrated with elaborate scenery and stilt endous effects by t. r. William Beverley, assisted by Meests. C.. S. Jemes, C. Pitt, Gompertz, 9I i auchlin, and Perkins. The Grotesque Burlesque Opening by E 1.. BianOard• The liaaeca a nd Action ot the Ballet arranged and invented by Mr. Cormack. The Maks, L'resses. and D,vicea designed by Dyk-IVyn- Kyn. The Overture and Music composed and arranged by Mr. J. Barnard. Machinery by Mr..) Tu ker and assistants. Properties by Messrs. Neelham. Glyndon, Langham, dc. Gas Appointments by Mr. J. Hinkley. t resses by Mr. S. May and Mrs. I.awier. The Scenes, Tricks, ac., of the Harlequinade, invented by Messrs. 11. Boleno and Cormack. The whole arranged an t produced by Mr. Robert Roxby. "Long, long; ago, when Trolls and Giants lived among men, there was a famous school where curious youths were taught the mysteries of witelicraft."-Scandinavian Legend by an unknown Norther. The Welkin. "Tee Lapland Witch es were frequently known to go to great heights in order to raise storms."-Dremono'ogy and Witchcraft, by King James the First °kaki .the Lapland Witch), Mr. Meagreson. Pemon Cobblers. "Our work is good, our price is just, ready money and no trust," Messrs. Wax and Crax : Hail, Rain, Frost, and Snow, " with the compliments of the season." Messrs. Dash, Splash, Sharp, and Slosh; Aurora Borealis (with her Northern streamers), Madame Fene Menon ; East Wind, Mr. Nipper; North Wind, Mr. Gripper; South Wind, Mr. Balmy; Wett Wind, Mr. Dripper; Signs ot the Zodiac, Messrs. Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Copricornus, Aquarius, and Pisces ; The Great Bear, Mr. Ursa Major; Bootes, Mr. Sieiboots ; Sirius, Mr. Dogstar ; Orion, Mr. O'k'larety. Mystical .Appearance of the Ilan in the Moon The Man in the Moon,- "He looks on at the stars that go shooting up there, or lets 100- e the Dog, star to bait the Great Bear," Miss Rose Leclercq. Cobble-istic and Cabalist c Ircant .tion-the Boots-the Storm-the Calm-tltar-telling discoveries and remarkable Lunar observations. Valley of Mosses and Lichens at Day break, with the First Appearance of the Solar Rays. Actinia (the active Principal of the Solar Rays), Miss Hudspeth; Sungleam (the lightest and brightest of the rays), Miss Lydia Thompson. The Sunbeams by one stuelred coryphees. Sun beam,-Afiss E. Falconer; tinnray, sit*SC. ThOmpacilt "Brit." liant ballet by the dancing Sunbeams. Pi incipal Rays, the Misses Gunniss. Interiorof Thumb's cottage on the borders of the forest, Hop-o'-my-Thumb, Master Percy Roselle ; his Eleven Brothers, Masters. Lanky, Pranky, Dodgy, Podgy, Thinny Skinny, Worry, Flurry, Teaser, Squeezer, and Crae mencuff ; Daddy Thumb, Mr. Tom Matthews Dame Panlina Thumb, Mr. G. Weston. "The little fellow was at this ime about seven or eight years old, with an extraordinary sweet nes 4 of disposi' ion, which it is a great blessing for anybody to have, and he possessed a degree ot intelligence much be yond his age, and his strength and activity were surprising, considering the smallness or his size "-Story of Hop-o'-my- Thumb. Ilow old Thumb is troubled with the number of his family, and how Hop is wide awake to the little plot that becomes apparent. Dark depths of the pine forest. "Then little Hop found Chet the birds had eaten up the crumbs of bread which ha had dropped ; but although he had a little heart it was a brave one." The Old Story. Fugitive Pea sants, Messrs. Irun, Urun, Herun,Werun, Y erun,andTharun ; Fee-Fo-Fum (the Ogre), Mr. G. Belmore (who, to make everything agreeable, has kindly consented on this occasion to represent the Ogre in the handsomest manner'. Pas d'Ogre, Mr G. Belmore. Scandinavian Scarnpyrre, with tro I-de-roll accompaniment. The Trolls. by a number of little folks with a number of less 'ens flew Ilop-o'-my- Thumb and his brothers are lost in the forest, and after wards loot in amazement at what they find there. The great hall in th • Ogre's castle. " They at last came to a very large house, and after they had knocked several times on thegreat gate with a large stone, it was opened by a big porter, who asked them what they wanted."-The Old Story. The Twelve Daughters ot the Ogre : Gloriosa (the Cheerful), Miss Lydia Thompson ' • Kokanoea (the Proud), Miss Rule; Idetes:e (the Envious), Miss Trust; Nunbetta (tire Vain), Miss Take;' Owglumpi (the Sulky), Miss Hap; Wottamtreepi .the Mischievous), Miss Lead; Vaidieta (the Spiteful), Miss Chief; Ottempa (the Vixen), Miss Fortune; Osolazi (the Indolent), Miss Hughes ; Graspini (the Greedy), Miss De meanour; Sopertza (the Saucy), Miss Behave; Kanteller letta (the Stupid), Miss Management; Grimgriffin (Porter .t the Castle Gate', Mr. Hokey-Pokey ; Krakjokler (Chief of the Giant's Guard., Mr. Makularf : The Ogre's Guards, Messrs. Grim, Glumm, Pi imm, Mumm, Trimm, Grumm, &c. Dance " D'Eyriware," Miss L. Thompson. " Never mind, said the Ogre, give me my Seven League Boots and I'll soon catch them, and I'll gobble up that t ny little rascal at once, so that he shall not have the chance of cheating me again." -The Old Story. The now Mountains and Icy Plains. " liop-'o-my-Thumb then got hold of one of the boots, which he pulled a the Giant's leg without difficulty, and being magically male, it fitted a little foot as well as a big one-he was about to pull off the other when." he old Story. The Race and the Chase of eeven League Boots. "Through woods, through lakes, through bogs. throuih brakes, swift as as the wind we go. O'er hedge and lands, through pools and ponds, what racing? yo 1 ho! ho !" Melting of the Ice Floes- the holt' ay after the hard work, and general breaking up and going away before the dazzling effulgence r.f the Ascent of the Rays of Golien Light ! with the Fairy "Motes that People the Sunbeams." Clowns-Messrs. 11. Boleno and C. Lauri ; Harlequins, Messrs J. Cormack and S. Savile ; Pantaloons, Messrs. %V. A. Barnes and J. Morris ; Colum bines Madame Boleno and the Misses Gunnies. Scene Ist- Comic. Invented by H. Poleno (registered), Merchant's Office, Police Station, and Cheesemonger's Pantomists, Messrs. Boleno, Cormack, Barnes, and Madame Boleno, Trip, Mrcorer act and Madame voleno.. How to hang your Bacon-Oh, Lard-That's the Cheese -Crown gets a new milk walk, aril afterwards walks his chalks, having put his foot in it, and all through Peing in the Milky Way-Clown's Christmas Box-Multum in Parvo-Welcome Guests-A Man of the World-Advertising Board and Police lodgincr- Hatching Extraordinary-Clown saves his Bacon, but Cheesemonger does not-fri,,juncte in nun-SadLurks-A , i Ben Squ il-11, Ali Pen Jen-ken, and Ali 80-le-no Clown's system of Bantingmising,-New Companb s ((incited, Shares taken up and Shares coming down-ilow Clown brings out one of the Greatest lancers of the Day, Eladlle. i. eteto, who will introduce the PLIS h is Perea. Nena - Seances Spiri tual-the Devenporti and the Plymouth.. -Sur ng Opposi tion Litt no imp,sition- A New Itbpe trick-It's wonderful how we do it, but we do-A lintter‘l'at and a Pat of But ter- Clown meets a few Friends, amorf whom is a friend at. a rillol , , also a Friend in Need- Falling out witit a Friend, which emls with a Friendly Set-too Slippery Customers- A Visit to the Station-house, an I so ends this eventful his tory. Scene 2. Comic, invented by 31 r. II Boleno (registered). Pantaloon's ifetreet, far away from the Noise and Bustle of Town, Trip, "Sarcenian Piffivint" Madame Boleno and Mr. J. Cormack, Clown and Pantaloon desire to lea) a qu'et Country Lite, and settle down all serene-Well, this is de lightful-To bed, to bed, but not to sleep-A Cat-astrophy - A Nightly Visit-Open locks whoever knocks-Goods care fully removed from Country to Town-Clown and Panta loon's Retreat, «hick suits • sootsl them to a shade-The Alarm-Rural Felicity and Rural Police-Let Well alone - Clown finds Truth at the Bottont of it-Butt and Rebut - Clown v plaTn i a e hf vnoweeotnns:-Itt inoe .naalb,verByidanbuilm-ni eng:te:rse jatlindetoonnnewaftelkin.'is, he Clown and Pantaloon take a Cold Bath against their will- Quietude restored once more and rest, and the rest-A change comes over the scene, which quite alters Pantaloon's C. Lauri, Terminus.wa ioc .Nations' a bringss Scene c h o C l 3 1 . a o : s a e and mc ai .b e V h h o c o n l b w -, y e , .e-Cake Stand near London. Pantemiteists, 3lessrs. S. Saville, J. Morris, and the 'Hews Gunniss. Polkas, Mr. S Saville and Miss T. Gunnies. A Cab-full and vmeerrgryug, take -An - ly were and a late scholar -High wa t e r-Clown surprised at vrt at-a rate it rises-Dancin taught Inl Pumps-Parcels Delivery Company ,(not limited), Directore Clown and Pantaloon- Goods Removed -Christmas Prires-A. Box of Toys, and many other Prese n t s th at pres ent you with a Book Les Be I.e Lettres, or Animated Alphabet, arranged by Mr J. Cormack, executed by the Ladies of the Corps de Ballet- Clown and Pantaloon take a Cabto Town, and return rather upset, which causes them to upset many others, that upsets the Scene; and the next Scene seen is Scene 4.- -Comic. In vented by Mr Cormack. A Windmill near Windsor. Pan tomimists- Messrs. S. Saville, C. Lauri, J. Morris, and the Misses Gunniss ; Irish jig, Mr S, Saville and Miss J. Gun niss. When th e w i nd blows-There was a Jolly Miller once -The Miller and his Men-Harvest Home-The thrasher thrashed -The fruits of stealth"-" Still so gently o'er my senses stealing"-The bark Iran a tr e-The biter bit- Clown f tikes some bit-ter beer yore sacks to the mill-Some get the sack-A merry go round-Clown witnesses a Revolu ticu -A Sight and a leig.ht-A stop to the Mill-Out of the Prying pan into Patent Bread, and Biscuit Bakery - Well bread men-Clown and Partaloen become Loafers-A roll a-twist and a sudden turn to-A. misty day, and Fairy's Hall of Splendour. Private boxes, Li es 44 45., and t 5 ss. Stalls, 7s. Dress circle, ss. F.rsi circ e, 4s. Upper boxes, 2s 6d. Pit, 2s. Lower ga lery, ls. Upper d e rgy, 6d. No Half price. Box-office open fro m t en to five iry. Doors open at half-p as t Si x . the Performances Commence at a quarter o seven o'clock, and terminate every evening at a quarter past eleven. nell was very full of smoke, and I could not see anything. I was about to proceed back and stop the trains, but had not time. No ono else has been to see - mo except Mr. Pratt s. The Coroner—Has there been any communication be tween you and Lancaster to the effect that you were to hold your tongue ? Witness—No, sir, nothing of the sort. The Coroner—Now there are two platelayers who have sworn that some one came and said, "Keep the break on." Was that Lancaster ? . . Witness—l do not know that it was Lancaster, but it might have been. The Coroner—This is all the examination I intend to make of this man to-day. I would advise you (witness) to hold no communication with any one on the subject of this accident. Witness—l Will not, sir. Dr. Campbell said it was impossible to state how long it would be before the witness would be about. It would take a fortnight at least. The inquiry was then adjourned for a fortnight. Naval and Military Intelligence. .__.. The large steam traction engine which has been sent into Chatham dockyard by Messrs. Aveling and Porter, of Rochester, for use at that establish ment, underwent a variety of tests yesterday, in the presence of Captain Stewart, C. 8., the superinten dant, and the other officials of the dockyard, in order to test its working capabilities when ern ployed in the ordinary service of the yard. It was first put to remove one of the large 61-tons 6-in. armour-plates preparing for encasing the sides of the frigate Bellerophon. The plate was picked up at the factory and transferred to the other end of the dockyard, where was de, posited near the spot where the plate was to be fixed, the whole occupying but a very few minutes, while under the ordinary arrangements the opera tion would have tasked the energies of a number of labourers, assisted by a team of horses, for some hours. The engine was next taken to the centre wharf and there lifted one of the disused screw pro pellers of the Cadmus, 21, 400-horse power, weigh ing several tons. It was rapidly moved to the place intended for it, the engine conveying it at the rate of six miles per hour. In order to lift the heavy weights required to be moved by the traction engine, a crane is attached to it, which by a simple arrange ment can hoist weights up to six tons. The advan tages resulting from this arrangement were mani fest yesterday, the engine, among its other labours, being put to lift between two or three tons of old metal, which was effected in a very few minutes. The metal, still attached to the crane, was removed to another portion of the yard, which was again lowered to the spot intended for its reception. Alto gether, the results of the preliminary trials of the working of the engine were pronounced very satis factory. The engine, it should be mentioned, being required, among its other duties, to traverse the sides of the building ships amid highly combustible materials, is provided with a sparkcatcher, so that not a single spark can escape from the funnel. The firebox is, at the same time, so contrived as to pre vent any of the cinders from being scattered about. No apprehension of danger, therefore, appears to be felt in the least degree from the employment of the engine even when in the midst of shavings and chips. Yesterday Mr. Warrener, the representative of Messrs. Maudslay, Son, and Field, proceeded to test, with water pressure, the engines and boilers of the iron vessel Valiant, 24 guns, 4,063 tons, 800-horse power, now lying at Sheerness. From two or three times the ordinary pressure was applied, with the greatest success, and the trial was highly satisfactory. Capt. W. K. Hall, C. 8., Mr. W. Rumble, inspector of machinery afloat, of the Sheerness steam reserve, were in attendance during the trial. The repairs to her Majesty's screw steam frigate Bristol, 39 guns, 3,027 tons,.ooo-horse power, Mas ter-in-charge, John T. C. Webb, which have been going on for some months in the large basin in Sheerness yard, will be completed about the 18th inst. The vessel will then be taken to the measured mile of Maplin Sands to test her machinery and speed. If the trial be successful she will be placed in the first division of the steam reserve; to await commission. Orders have been received at Sheerness dockyard from the Lords of the Admiralty to proceed at once to make good the defects of the Ariadne, 26, screw steam frigate, 3,214 tons, 800-horse power. She is to be brought forward for the first division of the Sheerness steam reserve. The Torch, 5, screw gun vessel, 428 tons, 80' 1 horse power, was brought from Chatham to Sheerness this day, and commenced taking in coals from the coal hulk preparatory to her trial at the measured mile, which is to take place on Thursday next. The Rugby, gunboat, Lieut.-in-command F. W. Prosser, tender to the Dauntless, 31, screw steam ship, 1,575 tons, 580-horse power, Coastguardship in the River Humber, Capt. J. M. Strange, was on Monday taken at full speed for a run of seven miles to test her machinery, having undergone extensive repairs at Sheerness. The run was made in 60 mins. ; vacuum, 27 ; pressure of steam, 32; revolutions of engines, 172. The trial was very satisfactory. The Ruby will proceed to her destination as soon as she has taken on board the stores, &c. for the Dauntless. Her Majesty's iron steam storeship Supply, Staff Commander Charles Bawden, laden with a full cargo of victualling and dockyard stores for the Mediter ranean fleet, yesterday sailed from Woolwich for Gibraltar and Malta. The deaths of the following officers have been officially reported at the Admiralty since Sept. 29 : —Admirals----The Right Hon. Lord Somerville, the Hon. Sir M. Stopford, K.C.8., and G. Brine ; Vice- Admirals—H. F. Greville, C.B. ; Rear-Admirals — H. Tipster and W. Haydon ; Captains—W. H. Kennedy, 11. Randall, B. Haines, and T. Colby ; Commanders—J. H. Furneaux, 11. Stewart, J. R. Benson, R. E. Twigg, W. H. Smith, L. Dennys, W. Roddam, I. Salter, G. Mortimer, R. Henn, J R. Godfrey, J. Hale, W. Squire, W. P. Johnson C. Gale, and G. B. Dewes ; Staff-Commanders—J Hardie, W. Barrett, and P. Chown ; Lieutenants —C. A. F. Paget, W. F. Johnston, and A. P. Still; Sub-Lieutenant—J. G. F. Leacock ; Master—A. J. Veitch ; Surgeons—J. B. Ricards, C. B. Wood, D. Jones, W. Ratley, A. Robertson, M.D., and J. W. Bowler ; Assist. -Surgs.—W. C. Fairbairn and A. H. Kelly ; Paymaster-in-Chief—J. Pinhorn; Pay masters—R. A. Cumming, H. T. W. English, W. T. James, and J. Palmer ; Assist.-Paymasters—E. C. Knevitt, J. T. Farwell, and B. Stratford. Royal Marines—Lieut.-Col.—J. Buchanan ; Capts.—H T. Tribe, E. F. Pritchard, and J. Law; First Lieut —J. Rogers ; Second Lieuts.—J. Frett and G Downer. Mr. Richardson, C.E., whose method of utilising petroleum to supersede coal and coke for steam pur poses is now under the consideration of Govern ment, has been requested by the Admiralty to lay his drawings for the manufacture of a wrought iron grate suitable for carrying out the experiment of burning the oil on an extensive scale before the au thorities of Woolwich Dockyard, the Admiralty engi neers having reported favourably on the system. A lecture on petroleum is announced to be given on the 16th inst. by Mr. Richardson at the United Ser vice Museum, in which he will endeavour to prove the absence of danger from the contact of a lighted match, a candle, or a simple spark, with the petro leum, unless it be heated to a temperature of 80 or 90 deg. Fahrenheit. During the course of experi ments at Woolwich Commodore Dunlop asked Mr. Richardson what would be the probable effect of a red-hot cannon ball passing through the petroleum tank on board a ship of war. His reply was, " that it would merely vapourise the oil, and that the va pour, unless made to pass through flame, would escape without doing any harm." He added " that, if the commander of a ship should have any misgiv ings or fear of danger, the oil might be used only after the petroleum spirit had been extracted from it. _ A hundred tons of this," he stated/ " would be of no Box office from 10 till 4 o'clock. . - Admission, ls. and 2s. ; reserved seats, 3s. Children half price to the 2s. and 3s. seats• LAST WEE K.-ST. JAMES'S HALL, Regent -street, Piecadilly.—Professor ANDERSON must positively terminate his most brilliant season on SATURDAY NEXI', when he will have given more than 130 representations in 18 consecutive weeks to crowded and fashionable audiences. More than 250,00 J spectators have witnessed the "World of Magic" by the great Wizard of the North. The greatest treat in London tor the holiday gifts for the children. Santa Clauses. Admisslon,lo*.; babonies, 25.; stalls, 35., which may be secured - at thT Nip. and Mrs. GERMAN REED, with Mr. JOHN PARRY, in rHE RIVAL COMPOSERS, in which the Sisters Pry will appear, with THE BARD and HIS BIRTHDAY ; and to cone ude with MRS. ROSELE AP AT THE SEA-S 11.41. By Mr. John Parry. livery Evening (cx3ept Saturday) at Eight ; Saturday Afternoon, at Three. - -ROYAL GALLERY OF ILLUSTRA LION, 14, Regent street. Unreserved , seats, ls., 2s. ; stalls, es. ; stall spring chairs, ss. OPERA DI CAMERA, the SOLDIER'S LEGACY, by Maciarren, and TOO MANY COOKS, by Offenbach. Every TUE.:DAY and T [IURSDAY, at Three. T " X FORD 6, OXFORD STREET, W. The Oxford and Canterbury TIAII Company (limited). ORPH Y.',E AUX ENFERS (offirmhach's brilliant Opera Comique ) , is achieving an unprecedented success. Vide, the Song : "Mug of Bceotia ;' " The Hymn io Bacchus ;" and ihe spirited " Chorus, by Eurydice, Diana, Cupid, ard t horus ; the side-sp.itt:ng " Couplets," by Minerva, Diana, Venus, Cupid, Pluto, and Chorus ; a: d fiaal Minuet and Galop. Principal characters by Misses Russell, Fitz henry, Balrie, Tyrrell, and Walmsley; Messrs. Greene and Lascelles. Also, the new Cantata, KING CHIUSTMA.S, written by Litchfield nosely, Esq., and composed by Herr Meyer Lutz, expressly for this estaulishment. Musical Director, Mr. F. Jong,rhmans. THE DESCENT OF MERCURY, by Mr. Jas. Ta lli~tt. LE MONSTRE CHARVIE, by M. SILVESTRE. Comedy, by Mr. WILLIAM RANDALL, Mr. GASTON MURRAY, LITTLE 808, and all the procurable Talent of the day. CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS. nADAME TUSSAUD'S EXHIBITION. established 29 years at the Bazaar,:Baker-street.! NEW AD DITION.—A Full-length PORTRAIT MODEL of MULLER, taken from life, and corrected from the Cast taken by Doctor Donovan, is now added to the Chamber of Physiognomy. Open, on Bonin! Day only, from 10 a.m. till 10 p.m,; other days from 11 - a.m. till 5 p m., and from 7 ;11110. Admittance, One Shilling-; extra rooms, Sixpence. ARGYLL ROOMS, Great Windmill-street, LEVYPiccadilly. will appear at nine, ten, and eleven o'clock during the week and play new music nightly. Admission, One Shilling. CITY SHOW-ROOMS FOR GLASS AND CHINA, 117, HOUNDSDITCH. DEFRIES and SONS' TABLE GLASS, Cut and Engraved, of the choicest designs. .......! DEFRIES and SONS' DINNER, DESSERT. and Tea Ware, of the newest patterns. REFRIES and SONS' LUSTRES, TAZZAS, [and Flower Vases for the present season. PEFRIES and SONS' CHANDELIERS; for the Dining-room, in Bronze, Ormolu, and Silver. _ Li E F RIE S and SONS' CHANDELIERS' in Crystal, for the Drawing-room, for Gas or Candles. nEFRIES and SONS' CHANDELIERS, 15 in Crystal, in the Venetian . and Grecian designs, for India. REFRIES and SONS' SPECIAL DESIGNS in Lamps for India. DEFRIES and SONS' WALL LIGHT Chandeliers, in Crystal, for India (Registered). fEFRIES and SONS promptly execute CLUB Mess, and General Furnishing Orders oi:China, Glass, DEFRIES and SONS supply MERCHANTS with Pattern Books and Special Designs. REFRIES and SONS have just added Five •1 • New Snow-Rooms to their extensive Manufactory. They have now on show the largest assortment in the world of the above goods of their Gwn manufacture. MANUFACTORY AND SHOW-ROOMS, 147, Houndsditch. PRIZE ME D A L.-INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION, 1862. FRANCIS TUCKER & CO., Wax Chandlers, aco., dr.o” To the Queen and the Prince of Wales. (Established 1710.) The Jurors' Report on Wax and Church Candles, in 1862. testifies to the excellence of the quality of Messrs. Tuckers' manufacture. A distinguished Dignitary, in a letter addressed to Francis Tucker and Co., on the subject of WAX CANDLES with PLATTED WICKS, says : " 1 have found them fully equal to the recommendation which you gave them, and can sincerely, in my turn, I com mend them to the clergy for the use of the altar." Finest quality, with latted Wicks, patented.. Is. 2d. per lb. Ordinary quality Od. per lb. VEGETABLE CANDLES, with a Mixture of Wax. Best quality .. Is. sd. per lb Second quality ls. 3d. per lb. Third quality .. ls. ld. per lb. Carriage paid in London on Orders of Five Pounds in value. FRANCIS TUCKER AND CO., South Molton-street, Grosvenor-square. Manufactory— Kensington (Established 1730). The largest Establishment in England for the Manufacture of Wax Candles for the use of the Altar. The Collision in the Blackheath Tunnel Yesterday Mr. C. 3. Carttar, the coroner for the western division of Kent, resumed an investigation- at the Free mason's Tavern, Woolwich Dockyard, relative to the deaths of Edwin Allum and John Cullen, who, with others, lost their lives by the collision which occurred in the Black heath Tunnel on the 9th ult. The Coroner said that since the jury had met there had been on Saturday last another death—that of Joseph Hunt the driver. The jury having been resworn in order to include the case , of ;Hunt, after John Forest Hunt, of Folkestone, in Kent, had stated that he had seen the body and identified it as that of his brother, the coroner and jury proceeded to the hospital in order to take the evidence of one of the wit nesses who was there confined from injuries received by the accident. The unfortunate man, Thomas Randall, was then brought in upon a chair carried by bearers. The Coroner said—l have taken the evidence of the two platelayers, and I must impress upon you upon this solemn occasion to tell the truth and nothing but the truth. In reply to questions put by the Coroner, he then said that his house is at 23, Brook's-place, Old Kent-road. He was breaksman to the ballast-train at the time of the col lision. He was in the last carriage on the ballast train. The tail lamps were lighted. The platelayers were in the next compartment of the next carriage to him. He did not, while in the tunnel, ask any of the platelayers or any one else for a lucifer or a light' and ino one asked him for a lucifer or a light. lie had his lamp. No one told him to put on his break and keep it on. Some one said, "Put your break on, Tom," but did not know who it was. There was a great fog, and the tunnel was full of smoke. No one got out of the carriage. He did not know who spoke to him. He did not know that Lancaster . spoke to him. He was not aware that the train was going to be divided, nor was he aware that it was divided. He did not hear any one speak at all, except to tell him to put his break on. He felt the train going back, and he dropped his break in order to stop it. He did not know who said to him, "Put the break on." He had seen Lancaster since he had been in the hospital. It was last Friday week. He returned on the Monday afterwards, and on Friday week ho asked wit ness how he was getting on. There was no conversation as to what had taken place in the tunnel. The Coroner—l may as well tell you explicitly that Lan caster has sworn that he came back to you and spoke to you before the collision. Witness—That is not true. The Coroner—He states that he came back to you and told you to keep your break on. Are you sure that it was not his voice that told you to put your break on ? Witness—l do not know that it was his voice. The Coroner—Did he not come to you and take a light ? Witness—l never spoke to Lancaster, nor he to me, un - less it was he who told tue to put tho break on. The tun N°. 22,632 STATE OF TRADE. MANCHESTER, Jan. 3.—Many of our leading spin ners, manufacturers, and buyers are away, and there has not been a full attendance at the Exchange to-day in consequence of the holidays. The market has been further very seriously affected by the re- ported success of the Federal arms in America, and the report (very vaguely and obscurely given in the telegrams) of a motion in the Confederate Congress in favour of peace. The result has been that we have scarcely had anything worth calling a market. The market for shipping yarns has been flat, and sellers report doing nothing. Any spinners wishing to press business would have to take lower prices. Home trade yarns very dull, with scarcely business enough to test prices, but they may be quoted id. to Id. per lb. lower than on Friday. The cloth market has been quite as inactive as that for yarns. There has been scarcely any business done, in fact, but in the absence of.transactions by which to test the strength of prices, it may be said that the feeling of sellers would have disposed them in most cases to accept rates a shade under those of Friday. Messrs. John Slagg and Co. report : " But little has been done during the past week, and to-day there is no disposition to operate. Prices, however, are unchanged, and, although we have not the test of actual business, holders are LEEDS, abcutet r a smalld. reported — T h attendance e opening e lo w a sf o t obflule buyers rws c l e o ea t kn h sd. markets too firm to enable us to alter our quotations." as here for the new yea r h ave b een o f muc h th e same se Th lle e rs re , the amount of business done was restricted to eNa a \hrilaa f as e r w miscellaneous parcels of goods and to pur chasers of odd lots of plain cloths, tweeds , a nd mei tons. The tone of the market, both as to prices and the prospects of the spring trade, was cheerful, and the lack of purchasers arose chiefly from the fact that merchants have scarcely concluded their annual stock-taking. Stocks are believed to be in a moderate compass, though they have increased within the last few weeks. Manufacturers are quite as well employed as before the Christmas holidays, and the same may be said as to dyers and cloth dressers. The prices of wool are the same as .ast week, and dealers are firm in their demand. NorrINGHAM, 3d.—There was a better attend ance at the Exchange-hall to-day, but the demand for lace yarns was slow, prices undergoing no mate rial change. Hosiery yarns were also in limited request, prices being firm. Silks very firm, with the prospect of an advance. The demand for brown nets was dull, and very little business was done, at about previous quotations. ROCIIDALE, 2d—There has been a small attend ance in the flannel-maket to-day. Merchants being engaged in stock-taking and settling of the past year's accounts, bought but few goods. The manu facturers are tolerably well employed, and are look ing for a better demand for their products with the turn of the season. Late prices are well m aintained for both heavy and light goods. There was a very limited business done in low Yorkshire woollens, the market for which is, by a determination of the Yorkshire manufacturers, about to be transferred from Rochdale to Halifax. As the market at the latter town will be held on Saturday, there appears in very the c ir au d t e i m ous an ly ds . , no good reason w hy some of the manufacturers, at here on the Mondays as least, should not attend era ta re ple p rs ur ar ch e as li in l s. In wool there i s no well as Halifax o n Saturday beluiatningaeninufparciteure. 2 B ic R.UNNER.----The Liverpool Journal of Commerce has received advices from Nassau to 15th e D e cember. The Littl e H a tti e arr i ve d at N assau on N0v. 29, with 622 bales 154 of n balesthrow otto. to She escape was capture.hsed andS She e had sal e t o overboard d again on Dec. 5, an d re t urne d on th e 10th, having been driven off th e b ar . Th e s t eamer Wild Rover has arrived at Nassau w ith a cargo o f co tton, having made a second ea round trip. On the evening of the 6th ult. the steamer Stormy Petrel was wrecked on the bar going into New Inlet. It is supposed that she struck a sunken vessel. This was her fourth attempt to get into a sguthern port. The steamer Emma Henry was captured by the Cheroke, formerly the blockade-runner Thistle. THE WEATHER IN SCOTLAND.--The " fresh" which set in on Sunday night continued onAlonday, reduced the streets of Edinburgh to that disagreeable con dition of slopiness which attends a rapid thaw succeeding a heavy fall of snow. The weather again changed on Mon day night to frost, and covered the pavements with a thin coating of ice, which rendered walking very difficult and unsafe. It appears that the snowstorm of Saturday night has been very general over the country—the average fall being about six inches. In some upland districts it was much heavier, reaching in some places about a foot. The . fresh fall of snow has increased the anxiety of sheep farmers for the safety of their flocks.—Scotsman.