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HOUSES. —Messrs. TOPLIS and ROBERTS have numerous furnished and nn:urnished TOWN, Suburban, and Country RESIDENCES to LE I' and SELL. Particulars forwarded for two stamps, upon stating exact re quiremeuts and rent.l.—Offices, 2, Conduit-street, Regent- Amer, and South Kensington, facing the Museum. SOUTH KENSINGTON, HYDE - PARK, Queen'e, and Rutland Gates, Queen's-gate and Peters ham Terraces, Queen's - gate , C ornwall, and Pi knees Gardens, lilvaston-place, Cromwell-read, Onslow and Thurloc Squares, Bottom', &e. Messrs. TOPLIS and ROBERTS have ILE -4- DENC S to SO-LL and LET in these and surrounding locallties.-0111ces, 2, Conduit-street, lLegent-street, and South Kensington, facing the Museum. This Day. T HE DUBLIN REVIEW, No. IX., New Series. Contents : I. Public School Education. 11. The Christian Schools of Alexandria—Origin. 111. The Celtic Language and its Dialects. IV. Madame Remmier and her Friends. V. Rome, Unionism, and Indifferentism. VI. Proposed Manual of English History. VII. Dr. Pusey's Lectures on Daniel. VIII. The Mexican Empire and Canadian Confederation. IX. Foreign Events of Catholic Interest. X. Foreign Contemporary Literature. London : Burns, Lambert and Oates, 17, Portman-street, and 13, Paternoster-row. Dublin : Duffy, Kelly, and all other booksellers. THEATR E-R OYA L, HAYMARKET. Lee see. Mr. Buckstone. THIS EVENING, July 3, and during the week (b ing the last week but one), MY WIFE'S MOTHER. Messrs. Chippendale, Howe, Gordon, &c. ; Mesdames Snowden, Hill, Wright, ftc. After which, BROTHER SAM. Messrs. Sothern, Buck tone, Compton, &c. ; Mesdames ,nowdon, Moore, dm. To conclude with NO SONG NO SUPPER. Compton, Chippendale,.larren, ; Mesdames Moore, Wright, Keeley, To commence at 7. NEW THEATRE-ROYAL, ADELPIII.- Sole Proprietor and Manag_ er, Mr B. Webster. THIS EVENING, THROUGH FIRE AND WATER. Messre. J. L. Toole, B. Phillips, Billington, Ashley; Alias IL Simms, and Mrs. A. Mellon. After which, at P, SOLON SHINGLE. Solon, Mr. John IC. Owens, supported by Mess 8. It. Phillips, Billington, Stephenson, Ashley. Eburne ; Mrs. H. Lewis, dm. To conclude with THE TIRIS If TIGER. Mess* 5. C. H. Stephenson and Eburne ; Mies K. Kelly. Commence at 7. ROYAL PRINCESS'S THEATRE. Sole Lessee and Manager, Mr. Geo. Vining. THIS EVENING. a new Farce, by Mr. David Fisher, entitled HEART-STRINGS AND FIDDLE-STRINGS. After which, ARRAFI NA POGUE : Meslrs. Dion Road cault. .1. Brougham, H. Vandenhoff, D. Fisher, D. Murray; Mrs. Boncicault and Miss M. Oliver. To conclude with AN AMPLE APOLOGY. Commence at 7. ROYAL STRAND THEATRE. Bole Lessee and Manageress. Mrs. Swanborough. THIS EVENING, at 7, TIIE BETTER HALF. Mr. Parselie; Miss Johnstone. Alter which, WINDSOR CASTLE. Messrs. Stoyle, Thorne, James, lento ; Mesdames Swanborough, Rayn-, h Simpson, Ho t, Hughes, Weston, and the Misses (i unniss. TO oniolude with SAM'S ARRIVAL. Mr. Belford; Miss Thorne. TEETH AND PAINLESS DENTISTRY.- A. 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HIGH WATER AT LONDON BRIDGE. This DAY.—Morning, 9h. 15m.—Afternoon, 9h. 50m, To-Monnow.-Morning, 10h. 20m.—Afternoon, 10h. 55m. iz a „,A li rtit, n41:144434 LONDON, MONDAY, JULY 3, 1865. The news brought by the Africa is comparatively unimportant, although it tells us that the famous conspiracy trial has advanced as far as the close of the examination of the witnesses. Mr. REVERDY JoaNsoN, the counsel for the defence, has com menced his arguments for the defence. He bases them upon the denial of the jurisdiction of the Court, and cites the Fifth Amendment to the Con stitution, which declares that no one shall be held to answer for a capital offence unless on the indict ment of a grand jury, unless the case arise in the naval and military services in time of war. How far this theory will be admitted remains to be seen, but as there has been too much reason to fear that the guilt of the prisoners has been predetermined on all the logic and eloquence of the orator is likely to profit them but little. The dis turbances in Washington on account of the negroes still continue, and in a violent encounter between the whites and the negroes, on June 20th, a soldier was killed by a brickbat from a negro. The feeling between the blacks and the soldiers appears to be very bitter, and what with riots, starvation, and disease, the negroes, as yet, have found their free dom rather a curse than a blessing. It is impossible not to pity these unhappy people, who seem to have only exchanged one form of suffering for another. Riots are not confined to negroes alone, for a fight has occurred between two regi ments of soldiers at Staten Island, in which seve ral persons were killed, including the lieutenant colonel of one of the regiments. Of course dis turbances of various kinds must be expected, but the worst of it is that the authorities themselves set an example of arbitrary dominion, and a sub jection of law and justice to strength and power, which is most mischievous. The military tribunal has not acted in a manner likely to gain much respect for itself or its Government. Neither the aspects of civil nor military life in America just now are very promising to the well-wishers of the country. The condition of workhouse infirmaries has long engaged the attention of the public, and it is im portant and interesting to notice what competent authorities have to say on the subject. The Lancet commissioners publish the first part of a detailed report on the infirmaries of workhouses. This is most interesting to study, and many sceptical per sons may change their minds respecting these places. It is pointed out in this report that many of the in firm crowd these houses besides the inmates of the " sick wards proper." It is, indeed, a lamentable reflection to dwell upon that these infirmaries are so often unsuited in their structure, and most fre quently unworthy through their management, of being the receptacles for toil-worn age, stricken manhood, and afflicted youth. People whose igno rance is a disgrace to them, instead of being an ex cuse, often cry out that workhouses contain the refuse of humanity, and are indignant with those who seek to alleviate the condition of the wretched inmates. If they really became acquainted with the facts . of the case, surely the most scornful might pity, and the most callous be moved. This wretched class is truly described here as leading a life which would be like that of a " vegetable," if they had not sensibility to " pain and mental misery." The Com aiissioners very properly invoke " special sym pathy" for the infirm, and they furthermore in dicate that it would be much better if more care were taken to provide for their comfort, nutrition, and possibly their "restoration." The utilitarians had better look to this view of the sub ject, and as is here shown they will effect a saving in the "rates," which is an important desideratum to many. If these miserable beings were medically treated many might undoubtedly recover. This improvement it is impossible to effect in consequence of the numbers of patients which are assigned to each medical officer. The evils that arise from such a faulty system cannot be exaggerated, and, indeed, if they were all understood they would amaze and horrify many. The inspectors divide the work houses of London into three classes, which affords a good insight into the state of the case. In the first place, there is the class in which the accommo dation is irremediably bad, and in which the build ings ought to be altogether abandoned. The second is that sort where, with alterations, the buildings might be preserved for the treatment of disease and infirmity. The third division is that in which the buildings are capable of being developed " into really good hospitals for the treatment of all kinds of disease." It is a great advantage in the present most unsatisfactory state of things that this inspec tion should have taken place, and as it cannot be too much felt that some reform is absolutely necessary in these places, so all that tends to increase our know ledge thereof should be duly welcomed. LATEST INTELLIG-ENOE. (REUTEIt'S TELEGRAMS.) FRANCE. BOURSE, July I.—Although quotations have suf fered no retrograde movement, the change which took place towards the close of business yesterday has maintained throughout the various markets to day ; offers have predominated, and the closing rates have been with difficulty maintained. The markets closed as follows : 4 per Cents 95 75 Do. end month — 3 per Cents. 66 65 Do. end month 66 621 Credit Mobilier 700 Do. end month Bank Shares 3575 Credit Fonder 1255 Italian Loan 66 90 Do. end month 66 82 RAIL' Ditto Threes New Mexican Do. Bonds 317 50 Russian — Austrian Spanish Threes Home Debt - Defcrred Roman It is stated here that in all the infirmaries there are great defects in classification and separation, which are important items everywhere, but in unions are indispensable to health and comfort. It is dreadful to hear that in all cases the ventilation is imperfect. If one thing is worse than another it is for poor creatures who cannot get out of these places to be deprived of a proper supply of fresh air. In sickness, and in all cases where there is constant occupation, a far greater amount of ventilation is necessary than in the ordinary occurrences of life. Defects in construction render this evil more aggra vated, but the matter will be best understood by mentioning that one-thousand cubic feet is the least allowance that health requires, but in these infirmaries little more than five hundred is the rule, and in some instances there is considerably less. The " washing arrangements" are very bad, and should be materially altered. The bedding is not sufficient to match the size of the beds, and is often not more than five feet when it ought to be at least six. One of the greatest defects is in " nursing," and that is rightly animadverted on in this report. Pauper nurses are a great evil, and it is stated here that they " often terrorise the pa tients, and are sycophantic to the officials." Surely no language can be too strong that condemns such a system, and it is impera tively necessary that great alterations should take place in the rules which sanction such anomalies. The quality of the food is generally good, but the cooking is often bad, and the " dietaries" are not suited to the infirm in many cases. The medical officers are overworked and underpaid, and very often placed in a false position. Epidemic diseases are not sufficiently prevented, and, notwith standing some late improvements in that direction, much remains to be done. The Inspectors con sider that by adopting proper means much might might be done to relieve the public conscience, and without burdening the Exchequer in an important degree. In pursuance of these objects they recommend that the general system of our volun tary public hospitals should be applied to these in firmaries as far as can possibly be done, and also advise a carefully considered measure of concentra tion. It is earnestly to be trusted that due heed will be given to these reports, and that those in authority will not adopt their usual mode of turning a deaf ear to all that is said in consideration of the existing systems. It cannot any longer be urged in extenuation of these evils that there is exaggeration ; they have spoken who do know concerning these ways, and testified to what they have seen. A great responsibility rests from henceforth with all those who have the power to effect changes, but who neglect their opportunities and abuse their pri vileges. The voice of wailing has come from these abodes of misery ; and not very long back.we read pitiful cases of the treatment which the sick unto death met with in Infirmary Wards. If the ills arise from ignorance, enlightenment should take place ; if from carelessness, more heed should be given to the important task ; but, in any case, the general feeling of the community demands a change for the better, and that without loss of time. VATS. Cash. Acct. Orleans Northern 1056 25 ... 1057 50 Lyons and Mediterranean B3B 75 ... 835 Southern 572 50 ... 572 50 Western 525 ... 522 50 Eastern Sardinian Austrian Lombard 482 50 ... 482 50 North of Spain l6O ... 157 50 Saragossa 313 75 ... 317 50 Ditto to Barcelona 152 50 ... LITERATURE, Miss Carew. By Amelia B. Edwards, author of " Barbara's History." 3 Vols. Hurst and Blackett. A kindly critic has prophesied of the brilliant r author of " Barbara's History" that she will "on same bright day of a lucky season wake up and find herself famous." In anticipation of which happy period the fair authoress continues to make a steady development of her very considerable powers. Never has her brilliant and vivacious style been more con spicuously displayed than in this very original and charming story of " Miss Carew." Among the varied tales which amused the leisure of that very fascinating heroine and her companions on the deso late island of the new Juan Fernandez, the reader will perhaps recognise some already favourably known, but well worthy of a re-publication. The thrilling story of the rival " Patagonian Brothers" struggling for life and death, while clinging to the car of the balloon, is only a specimen of the breath less interest which Miss Edwards is so skilful. in exciting. Her style possesses many of the attrac tions, with few of the drawbacks of the sensational romance. We commend these stories to readers as kindly as those who so eagerly perused them upon that above-named island, even though appear ing as they did in the shape of Waste Paper pur chased at twopence a pound ! This bundle of Waste Paper redeemed from the hands of the cheesemonger is, in the very presence of the overwhelmed and annihilated Author, presented to his lady-love by the mistaken kindness of a blunder ing and officious friend. The situation is capital. The whole story of "Miss Carew," in fact, is inimi table throughout. From the first moment of his introduction to us, when Philip Dundonald, the briefless barrister, the unknown author reveals to us the secret of his hopeless passion for Miss Carew, the heiress, he enlists our interest and our sym pathies, and, with no diminution to that sympathy, excites no small amount of amusement at his mis fortunes. A distant bow or a polite smile from Miss Carew consoles her hapless adorer for a week, but an end comes to his happiness. " Suddenly, in the middle of June, when the season was at its height, and the weather at its brightest, the sun went out in the heavens, and London became a howling wilderness. The Court Journal announced the departure of Miss Carew for her seat in York shire." We shall not attempt to depict the despair of the unhappy lover. We refer our readers to the interesting pages of his veracious history. Happily the solitude of the recluse is invaded by Sir Geoffrey Buchanan, a most welcome visitor for Dundonald, a most delightful acquaintance for the reader. Here is a portrait of Sir Geoffrey Buchanan : Sir Geoffrey Buchanan is one of the best men that breathe the good north country air ; hearty, joyous, hospitable, boisterous, good-humoured, good-looking, weighs fifteen stone, and stands six feet three without his shoes. He is about forty-five years of age, and owns large estates in Durham and Northumberland. About eight years ago he married a pretty, penniless French governess, who makes him perfectly happy. His ruling hobby is mechanics. With a keen taste for field sports—with a kennel full of hounds, a stable full of hunters, and one of the most perfect yachts that ever flitted over the face of the waters—Geof frey Buchanan's first and foremost delight is in his work shop. The inventor is born, not made ; and Geoffrey is a born inventor. He is gifted with that inconvenient in genuity that is perpetually on the alert to improve every thing. His house is a museum of experimental mechanics; but his inventions,J am bound to confess, seldom answer the precise purpose for which they are intended. Too frequently, indeed, they do something that nobody expects from them, and which is highly disagreeable when done. He invented a warming apparatus, for instance, that blew up four of his . green-houses ; a mowing machine that nearly cut his own legs ofl ; and a baby-jumper that all but strangled his eldest-born at the tender age of eleven months. Ho says of himself that he has achieved mole failures than any man of science upon record ; but then no amount of failure discourages him. No sooner has one invention turned out badly, than he begins another, still more complicated, still more impracticable, and based, of course, like the last, on the soundest principles. Dear old Geoffrey Buchanan ! Everyone laughed at him and every one loved him ; and I believe I did leas of the first, and more of the last, than most people. Yet I cannot say that I was in the least delighted to hear his hearty voice at my door that dusty, sunny, dismal morning in June, as I sat obstinately melancholy, in my little first-floor lodging, bewailing my blighted hopes and Miss Carew. With this very characteristic sketch, which assuredly justifies what we have said of the animated manner and amusing character of the tale, we take leave, with regret, of the charming Miss C arew. The continual recurrence of alarming accidents on our railway lines is really enough to make the least nervous traveller uneasy. When railways were once fairly established, after getting through the preliminary opposition which they had to en counter, some few more cautious or more timid than their fellows refused to trust life and limb to their perilous care. The more hardy and energetic travellers, delighted to exchange the tedium and fatigue of the coach for the rapidity and ease of the cushioned Express, laughed at their fears and pre judices. But there really seems at present good reason for unwillingness to venture on the great steam highway if life and health are worth any consi deration. Mr. MI LNER GIBSON takes other people's troubles very quietly, and expresses his conviction that directors and companies do all that can reason ably be expected. No one supposes that they wish to murder or maim their passengers, or, indeed, that they do not deeply regret the frequent occur rence of these sad catastrophes ; but it is quite evident that a fault lies somewhere, and that reasonable precautions are not taken. The two terrible disasters which have first occurred at Rednal and Staplehurst have com pletely thrown into the shade any lesser accidents, of which there have been a long list lately. Last Wednesday there was a serious mischance at the Bruton station of the Great Western Railway, when a ballast train consisting of 13 trucks and a brake van ran from the main line into the goods shed, and thence down a steep embankment into the turnpike road beneath. The unfortunate fire man lost his life, and the other men employed were slightly injured, but as there were no passengers there were of course fewer personal injuries. This morning we learn that on Saturday night we had a very narrow escape of a repetition of the Staplehurst accident with all its horrors on the Great-Eastern line. The down ex press train to Norwich was within almost two miles of that city, when the driver felt the engine give a violent jerk. He at once gave the signal for the brakes to be applied, and by his promptness materially mitigated the danger. The engine or guard's van left the line for a distance variously represented at 100 and 200 yards, until it reached a bridge over a stream. The end of its ad ventures being that the rails were torn up, one carriage turned over, and others broken before the train came to a standstill. Happily no life was lost nor serious injury inflicted, except the shock, which was not a slight one, but the passengers had a most imminent escape from a fearful catastrophe. We hope that these matters will be very closely looked into, for the rapid increase of our railway lines demands more care instead of less caution, and either the rules must be ineffective, or the men inefficient or overworked, to account for such a constant succession of disasters. The plea sant anticipations of a trip to the continent, or a visit to a country seat, after the whirl and tumult of London will be considerably damped if every pas senger feels bound to make his will before he starts! Surely our mechanical science is advanced enough to secure good workmanship and proper material. Where, then, is the fault ? Let a stringent inquiry ascertain without delay. Tile Brazilian Government has paid over to Earl Dundonald the amount of his claim for services rendered by his late father in the cause of the independence of Brazil; but the bills being at four months, the earl insisted upon the payment of the interest. This was considered to be rather close shaving for an gnglish ari,.tocrat. THE SUIV,IRLONDON, MONDAY EVENING, JULY 3, 1865.1 pages. " Mr. Gladstcine at Chester" is a very smart article, which takes the Chancellor of the Exchequer to task for his conduct at a recent election, where much truth is found mixed up with sharp sayings, and remarks more flippant than agreeable. The proceedings at Chester were certainly not distinguished by Mr. Gladstone's usual constitutional course of action in his public and political career, but it may be presumed that the idea of an election triumph was too much for him, and that zeal got the better of discre tion, and prudence was outwitted by presumption. " The Past and Coming Parliaments" is the last subject met with. It discusses the pros and cons of the coming eventful crisis, and for the most part this is Bono in a fair spirit, and with a candid judgment, although of course a strong political bias is discernible throughout this brilliant and varied chronicle of events and speculation of probabilities. It is stated that the Conservatives have no particular cry to go to the country with, and this is certainly no cause of regret to them, for much that is mischievous is wrought to the community by the factious efforts of class politicians. Altogether this is a very good number, and well sustains the reputation of this far-famed serial at the close o f th e session, and on the eve of a new and eventful epoch in political and parliamentary careers. DUBLIN.—" Who is the Heir ? " presents us this time with some most brilliant sketches of society, and also delineates celebrated characters in a striking manner. The plot of the story is a ,rery peculiar one, and takes some time in its develop ment ; the brothers Mauleverer are fine specimens of aristocratic life, and display sterling qualities. " London" is a suggestive sketch, that discloses many time-honoured associations connected with well-known haunts of trade and traffic. A tribute is here paid to Mr. Thornbury's recent work on "Haunted London." "The Duration of Human Life" is a very interesting article, and will, doubt less, attract the notice of many, being a theme which ordi narily engrosses a large share of attention and research. Some of the instances here given are very striking, and the last is perhaps the most singular of all. It concerns the oldest man in America, who, according to the Chicago Journal, was born in 1726. This man has seen many won derful changes, and must have beheld the sons and daughters of the Pilgrim Fathers. " Guy Deverell" is concluded much in the manner in which we might have expected it to be. The old baronet dies, leaving anything but a pleasant memory behind him, and the varied charac ters are scattered about. It is a satisfaction to think that some of the characters were happily disposed of, and Beatrix is removed from the gloomy manor-house to more congenial scenes. " Parties, Public Opinion, and the General Elec tion," is an article on an exciting theme justnow. It would appear as if the chief object of this paper was to depreciate Mr. Disraeli ; but it may be questioned if the terms of sinister and un-English here applied to him might not with more correctness be given to the present holders of office. "Moliere, His Life and Times," is a good subject for an article, and it is ably treated of here. It is said that Moliere's vices were those of his age and youth ; " but we find, as he advanced in years, that when the unholy fires of his passion were burnt out in him his character became noble, generous, and tender. Two hundred years have rolled away since he lived and moved on the earth, yet his life is still interesting and instructive." We meet with the first part of " Oak Leaves and Mould," a sketch in verse, which contains some graceful lines, and expresses some thoughts worthy of record. " Scenes in the Transition Age from Caesar to Christ" are continued; and there is an article called "The Samosatian Philosopher and Satirist,' which will please the classical student. UNITED SERVICE.—The present is a capital num ber, replete with practical matter for the military student. The musketry of 250 years ago affords an instructive contrast to the Enfield and other rifles of the present time which have superseded old " Brown Bess" to the manifest advantage of the service. "Standing Armies; or, The Modern Military System," is a paper that enters into a comparative view of the progress made by the principal European States in the equipment and enlargement of their armies. From about the ono-sixtieth to the one-hundredth of the population is considered to be the proportion generally ad mitted which may be conveniently devoted to the profes sion of arms; it is so in France, Austria, and Prussia. "Field Artillery" discusses the best mode of arranging the classification of the men and the uniformity of field move ments. " The Austrian Manceuvre" regulations is a review of a new book or order on that important subject. The Austrians are much better at planning regulations in the closet than in practising them in the field. The Germans generally are too much addicted to stiff formal rules which seldom find opportunity for action, while a keen eye and rapid execution in seizing on a lucky chance will beat all the cumbrous strategy in the world. Common sense is as requisite in the conduct of an army as in the ordi nary avocations of life. " The Spade in a Campaign" discusses the use of fortifications on a large scale, and the necessity of impromptu defences for camps in a learned and military spirit. " The Windward and Leeward Command," " Re collections of the Mutiny at the Nore," "Greenwich Hos pital," Captain Knollys's "Oswald Hastings," and other papers, add to the general interest of this number. COLBURN'S NEW MONTHLY MAGAZINE.—The French colonization in Africa is just now a matter of some importance, owing to the Emperor's recent journey, and, accordingly, the first paper we meet, founded on several French works on Algeria, is likely to gain attention. We do not in this country know much of its internal life, and, therefore, the account given here has something of originality. Francis Jacox takes his cue this time from a modern novelist in stead of the greatest dramatists. He considers, " typically," Mr. Chaffanbrass, the cleverly sketched counsel in Mr. Trollope's "Orley Farm." " Idalia," by the author of "Strathmore," is continued and Fulko Erceldoune traces his vision at last, though he cannot fully penetrate the mystery that surrounds her. What this author and his heroes and heroines would do transplanted from the roses and diamonds and perfumes he and they affect to dispiso into the plain world of common life, it is difficult to ima gine. Mrs. Bushby's story of " Woodbury" is also con tinued, but it is anything but pleasing. Among the re maining papers are the narrative of a cruise among the islands of Lake Ontario, and an article on Chateaubriand and 1792. BENTLEY'S MISCELLANY.—‘‘ The House of Seven Chimneys" proceeds with its usual animation. The Prince and the Duke are still in Spain, and the author has the opportunity of describing a bull- fight vividly. Francis Jacox contributes an essay on misery assuming mirth, and Mrs. Munster gives us a lively description of an adventure in TippOrary. There are numerous tales begun, continued, and completed, the most prominent being " The Aristocrat and the Pauper," from the Swedish of Uncle Adam. CORNHILL.-- ,, Wives and Daughters" is con tinuecl, and much takes place that is of a momen tous kind in this instalment. We meet with the first disagreement between Mr. Gibson and his un satisfactory second wife. It was a painful thing for the honest man to discover the want of truth and lack of principle which characterised his partner. Roger is off on his perilous expedition in the cause of science, which will take him to Africa. This is a very elaborate style of story, and one well calculated to impress and in terest by its descriptive skill and powers of observation. " The Poetry of Provincialisms" is a readable sketch. Much that is instructive and entertaining may be gleaned from these pages, and it is perfectly true what is here mentioned, that these quaint phrases and rare expressions are most significant and strik ing. "Our peasants still speak good old English words, pregnant with meaning ; living out of doors, their words breathe an out-of-door air, their images are picturesque, and full of life." Thus, when we hear of a starving man described as "never get poisoned," and crops spoilt by rain styled " water stain," we reel convinced that there is a real meaning in such descriptions, that contrasts curiously with the weak and feeble illustrations of over refinement and ultra civilisation. It is correct, likewise, what is stated in conclusion, that we more_ especially _ . . need fresh life and ♦igour in our poetry. "Poetry, in steak of being an oak of the forest, nurtured by the wind and the rain, is now a plant forced in the hot air of drawing rooms." " Arm adale" is important in its details, for it brings the notable "Miss Gwile through many difficulties till she soems on the point of carrying out her daring scheme. Young Allan ie really so foolish that one can hardly pity him ; but then it is provoking to think of deceit so entire and selfishness so palpable meeting with a triumph. Midwinter's efforts to serve his friend very forcibly show the harm done by officiousness, and how over anxiety defeats his purpose. " The Shoddy Aristocracy of America" is an appropriate sketch to meet with at this juncture. It is said that the " Shoddy of to-day stands without a parallel in human history it is the one new thing under the sun not dreamt of by Solomon." The Shoddy contractors of the land of stars and stripes are hero dexterously described. There is an article on "Erasmus" to suit studious readers, and the " Profession of Advocacy" contains some wise hints and useful innuendoes. " The Famous Quire of Earndale" is an entertaining sketch, and "the English Drama," during the reigns of Elizabeth and James, is well worthy of perusal. TEMPLE-BAR.—" Sir Jasper's Tenant" promises to be fully as exciting in its events and as striking in its characters as any of its predecessors in the LONDON SOCIETY.—AIways gay and varied, this lively, serial is especially in its element in these bright summer days when the weary business of fashion and politics is well-nigh done, and English watering places, German Spas, and Alpine clubs become the most engrossing topics of conversation. "The Annual Question—Where shall we go 2" records the family dilemma of selecting a place of holiday resort, in a most amusing fashion. "Pall-mall in Paris" and "Vienna Society" are two peeps at continental capitals very well worth reading. "Scenes in Court" and " The London Opera Directors" are both continued with unabated talent. The illustrations to both aro cleverly done. We have besides an animated sketch entitled Marriage Notes in Town and Country," and " A History of Croquet," for the benefit of its fair admirers. A new story, with the touch ing title of " Faithful and True" is commenced, but though decidedly a love story, it is not too sentimental. The nume rous illustrations, as usual, keep up their character. THE SHILLING MAGAZINE.—" Phemie Keller" occupies in the previous numbers an important position in this part. Phemie ends, as the reader had foreseen, by accepting Captain Stoudon's offer, but the success of the experiment is very doubtful. The style is clear and vigorous, and the writer possesses good abilities as a novelist. " Jacob Tonson and his Friends" tells us the career of the original founder of the famous Kit-Cat club. "Christie and Man line of fiction that have gained for its author so much renown. In this portion of the tale we meet with the eclaircissement between Marcia and the son's" is a paper that will fascinate the artistic dilettante, and which contains some curious details of former sales. " The Flashing Style" is a sensible article, denouncing that extravagant virulence of style which was at one time so much in vogue, but which is happily now fast dying out among the better class of writers. "Josiah Wedgwood and his Ware" is the subject of an agreeable paper, in which Miss Meteyard's work is reviewed at some length. At this season of trips across the channel a specific for sea sickness is not to be disregarded, and accordingly the writer, who brings forward a new suggestion for the re moval of this terrible spectre, deserves public gratitude. He opens his pleading by saying, with a mixture of truth and satire, that he wonders no one has ever attributed the natural antipathy of England and France to the exceed ingly uncomfortable state in which their inhabitants first set foot upon each other's shores. All old grudges or na tional rivalries are, he considers, as mere dust in the balance, "compared with the feeling of utter disgust at all sublunary things with which the adventurous Celt or Islander first encounters his friends across the channel. Viewed in this light the inventor of the ice-bag, if it be really effectual, is a national peacemaker. THE SIXPENNY.—" The Fate of Thorsghyll," which has for some time occupied a prominent place in this magazine, concludes in the number before mysterious tenant who has so deeply impressed her. This is a painful scene, and described with that power and pathos which the writer so well knows how to employ. Marcia's character comes out well in scenes of trial. Mr. us, and all ends happily. Other stories are plentiful, and there are also numerous sketches on various social topics. The lovers of the marvellous will find themselves well supplied in the third number of " Temple Tales ;" and the soberer reader may consult his tastes in the study of " Popular Physiology." " The Marked Money" is a tale of circumstantial evidence ; and " A Terrible Tornado" describes the havoc committed by a tempest in the island Df Barbadoes. Pauncefort, as he calls himself, sends a packet to Mrs. Venison, in which he sets forth a narration of his wretched GOOD WORDS.—Charles Kingsley's story of ' Hereward, the Last of the English," continues with unabated vigour ; while " Alfred llogart's Household" relates the tranquil course of ordinary domestic life. The second part of Sir John Herschell's essay on " Light" is given in this number, and we have also a well written paper on " Longevity," by Dr. Andrew Wynter life. It is a tale, like one would fancy it to bo, full of Mr. Kaye continues his series of Indian biographies and records the active and eventful life of Lord Cornwallis. mistakes and miseries, but the worst portion of it has yet to be told. " Country Lives " is a pleasing little sketch, The editor describes his visit to Jerusalem; and Henry Rogers contributes a "Report of a Dialogue on Strikes and Lock-outs." We have two poems by Jean Ingelow and David Wingate, and it is altogether a very attractive number. THE SUNDAY MAGAZINE.—Thi S magazine, which is edited by Dr. Guthrie, whose name is known and which presents the reader with some of the delights of • --- - - honoured in connection with the ragged school country life, and also brings them before us in a feeling movement, is more directly religious in its style and manner. It_ is perfectly true what is here stated, that contents than Good Words. It treats rather of the general principles of our faith than of any particular tenet, and a "other countries, rich as they may be in majestic scenery and sylvan glades, cannot vie with our own dear land in the rural beauty of its country lanes." The description of the country churchyard is very effective. "The Watch ful Hill" is a peculiar sketch, which is much in the style of the," Pilgrim's Progress." It is a useful illustration to the weak to persevere in well doing, and a glorious example to the faithful at the end of their journey. "Land at Lae t" continues in its usual style and the story increases in interest as it becsmes more developed. Geoffrey sets the example of a very quiet marriage, which quite scandalises his family and friends. "A Recent Military Trial" is a very sensible paper, which exposes many of the fallacies of that system. It is well said that the "recent discussions in Parliament and in the press in connection with the removal of Colonel Dawkins from the Coldstream Guards have brought to light circumstances little calculated to dispel the doubts already entertained by the English public regarding the efficacy of a military legislation." "Faces in the Crowd" is very well done, and depicts some most striking pictures of existence in its varied details. Much may bo gleaned that is interesting and in structive from these glimpses of life, and as the writer re marks with earnestness, "are they not better to watch than flies and weeds ? and is it not of more interest to read their lives and characters than to make a stupid hortus siccus, or stick pins into asphyxiated moths and beetles." "Heart and State" is a novel title, but the idea is well carried out. "David Chantrey" is very exciting in this instalment ; it chronicles the very unwise proceedings of the hero, who forfeits one's interest in him by his vehement demeanour and violent actions. His notions of propriety were certainly most extraordinary, and if he reap unplea sant consequences so much the better. A sketch is given of "Richard Cumberland" which will repay perusal, and an interest attaches to the record, as the subject of it forms " one of the great connecting links between the last and the present centuries." " The Haunting Past" is the title of some verses which are very melancholy. Sr. JAMES'S.—A somewhat singular story opens this number by the author of " Shirley Hall Asy lum." This writer's works are not usually too tame, but the reader may justly find that fault with the first instalment of " The Village Doctor." " Only a Clod," by Miss Braddon, is rapidly ap proaching its conclusion, and as the three volumes are long since in the hands of the novel readers, it is need less to dilate upon the story, which is fully equal to its predecessors in interest, and in its delineations of charac ter. The reader who is seeking for a "sensation," how ever, had better turn from fiction to fact, or rather to criticism, and peruse the description of " A Brussels Studio," wherein the painter, M. Wiertz, appears to have " supped full of horrors," and to have given the public the benefit of the consequent nightmares. A " Memoir of Charles Dibdin," whose name is inseparably associated with his " sea songs," is full of interest. Like the lives of most men of genius, his career was chequered and eventful, and in spite of constant hard work he never amassed a fortune or even a competency, though others profited largely by his labours. His music to the "Padlock," we are told, produced £1,700 clear, yet of this he received but £45 ; his renowned song of " The Waterman," or " Poll and my Partner Joe," he sold for two guineas ; and "Nothing like Grog" for half a guinea. Yet he was not without his pecuniary successes, and his popular lectures, in which he introduced most of his famous sea songs, were enthusiastically received, both in the metropolis and in the provinces. His critic remarks that the chief characteristic of both verse and music was Freedom. "Freely flowed his sentiments, and as freely his rhymes. Freely he gethered in all words, good, bad, and indifferent ; King's English, sea slang, and even profanity, to swell the tide of his verse, which rolled and surged like its theme—the sea —in lines of every conceivable metre and strength. His songs had, and still have, a strong hold on the national mind. Of these songs he is said to have written the im mense number of 13,000 ; and it is remarkable that per sonally he knew little of a sea life, having never been on board ship in any other capacity than that of a passen ger for a short voyage. Paul Feval's romance of the black coats proceeds rapidly, and there are other articles of inte rest, including a " Gossip about Lyme Regis" and a sketch of the manner of our Prince's life during his sojourn a Oxford therefore admirably adapted for distribution among the working classes, for whom its good type, plentiful illus trations, and cheerful, animated style especially adapt it. THE ENGLISHMAN'S MAGAZINE.—This magazine does not belong to the ordinary class of light litera ture, having in it many articles of sound value and treating of topics of real intrinsic interest. It is not the sort of serial to take up to read in a railway train or to pass away a spare half-hour, but it is one which the reader will put on his shelf to road when he has really leisure and inclination for giving a little time and thought to the question discussed. Fiction and poetry are intro duced, so as to prevent the more solid portions from be coming tedious, and the magazine appears to be well edited as well as well written. THE FCLECTIC.—SeveraI interesting topics are treated of this - month, and those who do not share the political or religious views of the Beecher family will read with pleasure the article on Lyman Beecher and his household, full as it is of pictures of domestic life. Mr. Dixon's " Home from the Holy Land" is the subject of a lengthened criticism, and " Schools and Schoolmasters," and " The faculty of Literary Appreciation," are among tho remaining subjects of discussion. THE VICTORIA MAGAZINE.---This somewhat pre tentious serial proceeds with unabated spirit. Among the best of its articles are papers on the " Czarina Catherine 11. as a politician," and on the " Com monwealth of Florence." The story of " Trouble at Thornhill," is interesting and well-written, and the topics of the day which concern women's rights, &c., are fully discussed. LE FOLLET.—The gay fashions of the present season are seen to full advantage in Le Follet's charming plates, and the letter-press is sufficiently roman tic to divert the fair readers from the more important study of the modes. NEWTON'S LONDON JOURNAL. —The leading article in this number is on Factory Labour, and draws a very suggestive picture of the condition of some of our manufacturing districts. The list of recent patents, the scientific notices, and other technical information are given at length. THE BOY'S MONTHLY.—The usual variety of pleasant reading for young folks is given in this part, and there is some curious information on matters interesting to boys. MISCELLANEOUS.—" The Englishwoman's Do mestic" is very attractive this month, both in prose and verse. The Fashions, an important feature with the fair sex, according to our taste, seem to be very becoming and distingue, and the other usual and entertaining contents make the publication a very useful and pleasing one.— " The Young Englishwoman" is one of the best and cheapest publications offered to the public; it abounds with information on music, needlework, and ornamental ladies' work.—" Cassels' Illustrated Don Quixote" is more than ordinarily beautiful. The engravings contained in this month's number are about the best we have seen. " The Illustrated Shakspere" and " Gulliver" also well maintain the reputation they have gained as first-class illustrated books ; and the "Natural History" and other publications issued by the firm are all of the average excellence. MACMILLAN'S MAGAZINE.—The studious reader will open the first article with interest, while the mere idle, seeking for entertainment or instruction in that modified form usually met with in serial literature, will be somewhat startled by the title of " Grote's Plato, the Negative or Search Dialogues." It is, in fact, a review of Mr. Grote's work by one who is fully able to deal with his subject, and ho cites numerous passages to illustrate the manner in which the old Grecian philosopher is treated by the English scholar. Mr. Pal grave continues his essay on Women and the Fine Arts, and attributes the general failure of feminine artists to their want of concentration. " The Dove in the Eagle's Nest" proceeds with unabated interest, and poor little Christina's troubles thicken round her. ller marriage is indeed ac knowledged by the grim old Baroness herself, but only after she is apparently left a widow by the destruction of Eberhard and his father on their journey to the Emperor. Whether or no the young baron is dead the reader has some doubts, but ho is at least absent during several years, and Christian is kept to train her boys to be Christian knights as best she can, in opposition to the influence of their grandmother. The other story " Cradock Nowell," also records a crisis in the fortunes of its dramath perscmx. As the reader foresaw, old Biddy's ingenious scheme for de tecting the heir to the estate in the newly-born twins has proved an egregious failure, and poor Cradock loses his heirship on the very eve of the celebration of his majority. The Editor's discourses on London, as it presents itself to the eye of a spectator on the top of St. Paul's, and those who are duly curious may learn Joseph Mazzini's views "On Ca3sarism." The direful history of Cawnpore is re lated in a melancholy paper. There are two or three poems of average merit scattered through the number. The Fatal Accident on the Great Western Railway, In our impression of Friday we gave some par _ _ ... culars of a terrible accident which occurred on Wednesday night at the Bruton station of the Wilts, Somerset, and Weymouth branch of the Great Western system. It will be remembered that a ballast train of 13 trucks and a break-van ran from the main-line into the goods-shed, and then along a siding, the abutments of which it carried away, down a steep embankment into the turnpike-road beneath, which it crossed there by a bridge. The ruin which ensued baffles description. The engine was dashed against the buttress of the bridge, the tender was on the top of it, bottom upwards, and 12 trucks and their contents of ballasting lay broken and strewed in the abyss, while another truck, laden with flour, was hurled right across the road to the bottom of the opposite embankment, a distance of 28 yards. To add to the horror of the scene the fire of the engine soon ignited the broken trucks, and the town fire engine had to be employed in extinguishing the flames. It was not till 2 o'clock that assistance from Frome arrived, and later in the morning a strong staff and a powerful engine came from Swindon. About 10 o'clock the body of the stoker, Radford Bartlett, was taken out from beneath the tender, fearfully mangled and burnt, but it was not till nearly 4 in the afternoon that the unfortune fireman was found buried beneath the engine and its coke, and also frightfully mangled, his abdomen having been literally squashed. Two men, one a guard and the other a fitter, who rode in the break next the engine, escaped with comparatively trifling in juries, and they are now at Bruton, under the care of Drs. Heginbotham and Stockwell. Another guard and seven men, who were in the break-van behind, escaped simply because the road was so blocked by the ruins of the preceding carriages. The inquest on the bodies of the unfortunate fire man and driver was held at the Blue Ball, Bruton, on Saturday, before Dr. Wybrants, coroner for Somerset, and a highly respectable jury, of which the Rev. 11. Randolph was foreman. The Great Western Company was represented by Mr. Graham, the western manager ; Mr. Lyrall, the chief super intendent of the lines ; Mr. Reynolds, assistant engineer, and other officials. The pointsman, James Andrews, was present, in charge of Superintendent Sheppard, of the Somerset Constabulary. It is unnecessary to give the evidence at length, inasmuch as the cause of the catastrophe was clear and undoubted. It was proved by Henry Pearce, the guard, that the train was going at a speed of 14 or 15 miles an hour, when, seeing the signals all right, the speed was increased. They passed Andrews, the policeman, on the platform, and he showed a white light and waved them past. Imme diately afterwards the witness heard the brake whistle, but there was no time to put on the brake, and in a second or two the crash came. Whether he jumped out or was thrown out the witness did not know, but he found himself on the rails, and when he got to himself he went to look for his mate, whom he found much scalded and hurt. Evidence was then given as to the duties of the prisoner, who, it appears, had been two years in the service, and was always a steady and sober man. He had been on duty only two hours when the occurrence hap pened. Mr. Reynolds, the assistant-engineer of the' line, stated the steps which had been taken to clear the obstructions ; and it was proved by Andrew Hurden, a porter, that the prisoner had admitted in a few minutes after the accident happened that he had left the points wrong. In substance, this was the whole of the evidence, and the Coroner having clearly explained the law of the case, the jury re turned a verdict of " manslaughter" against James Andrews, and added recommendations that the siding should be carried to the other side of the bridge, and this they recommended as a general principle ; that means should be taken to secure better telegraphic communication by night, and that greater caution should be taken. Mr. Graham undertook to convey these recommendations to the directors. The prisoner was then committed for trial at the next assizes, the coroner offering to take bail. ELECTION OF SHERIFFS.—On Saturday at four o'clock the polling for Sheriffs of London, which had lasted seven days, terminated at Guildhall in the return of Mr. Alderman Gibbons and Mr. James Figgins, a member of the Common Council, by a considerable majority. At the final close of the poll the numbers were—for Mr. Alderman Gibbons, 886 ; Mr. Figgins, 777 ; Mr. Bennett, 581; Mr. Alderman Stone, 84 ; Mr. Alderman Waterlow, 54. THE NATURALIST'S LIFE.—The students of the natural world, on the whole, are a fortunate and happy and contented race ; their out-of-door studies hare a tendency to prolong life, and at the same time to calm and to soothe that feverish unrest of the brain which car ries off so many members of hard-worked professions be fore they have reached their prime. Linnaeus, Buffon, Olivier, all lived to be old men ; wo have still among us the veteran naturalist, Mr. Edward i Tesse, in the full enjoyment of all his powers and faculties at 85 ; and if Charles Waterton has just died at 83, be it known to all that his death was hastened on by a fall in his own grounds, while walking the other day round the edge of his lake, among his aquatic birds and the other feathered and four-legged inmates of his hospitable domain. Well, such men have quiet and happy days; they let the great world foam and seethe on outside their lives, caring nothing for politics, for wars and rumours of wars, which party is in and which party is out, or how cotton or corn stand in the market. These things, Which engage and trouble the rest of mankind, scarcely interest them at all ; to a new flower, a rare shell, an animal not previously named, a fossil relic disclosing some great truth or opening np some fresh vista in the dim antiquity of man—to these things they give themselves with delight and enthusiasm. To share the feeling one must be touched with a portion of the same spirit ; otherwise it is impossible to compre hend the charm of their placid existence.—Once a Week. THE MAGAZINES. BLAC W OD.—" Miss Marjoribanks" is continued at some length, and as the narrative proceeds the reader is the better able to appreciate the skill and discernment which the heroine displays. All obstacles seem to vanish before her, and she triumphs over these small social difficulties which often ap pear insuperable barriers for the cleverest to surmount. Some notable mystery will evidently be disclosed before long concerning Mr. Cavendish, who flits backwards and forwards like a will-o'-the-wisp, instead of going on in a fearless and independent manner. " Cornelius O'Dowd" continues his quaint criticisms upon men, women, and other things in general, in his usual style' and comprehensive manner. For subjects this month he has the appropriate theme of " Electioneering" put first. We meet with some very pertinent observations respecting the absurdities and in consistencies that are so rife at elections, and it would be well for the interests of many if more heed were paid to the suggestions here met with. There is only too much truth in the contending remark of this subtle observer—" There are candidates and constituencies only impatient to show what a great thing is the election, and what avery small and ignoble one the elected." "Glimpses of Bliss" is another attractive sketch met with in this abundant repertoire, and one feels a melancholy interest in contemplating the picture of these outcasts from Eden who gaze on the promised land, but may not enter there. " Carlyle's Frederick the Great" is, it need hardly be said, an article that is well worth reading,and that sots some statements before us whose truth is incontestable. A just tribute is paid to the great writer whose works are under criticism. It is said that his perseverance is remarkable—many summers and winters have still found the philosopher seated in his study intent on his purpose, earnest at his task. A wise hint is given at the conclusion of this paper to those who may seek to copy or imitate this singular writer. It is truly intimated that " nothing but derision can await the disciple who may attempt to charm the public by reproducing those singula rities which only the most affluent imagination and rare descriptive power could exalt into distinction." " Sir Brook Fossbrooke" is continued, and is very eventful in this instalment. The character of the old baronet is well pourtrayed, and presents us with a fine specimen of a vigorous and a noble mind—bold to face evil and eager to protect the deserving. The masterly articles on " The Rate of Interest" are brought to a conclusion in a third part. The compilation of these papers reflects the highest credit on their author, and it will be a great benefit and blessing for the community when the day arrives which sees the theories here advocated put into practice. Common sense will recognise the necessity for the change at last, and popular approval will be the seal of its suc cess ; but meanwhile perversity and prejudice must have their course. " Piccadilly " is continued : it furnishes the reader with a smart sketch of fashionable life, with some of its most notable follies and absurd freaks exposed. Much to amuse the uninitiated and amuse the experienced will be icumd in these brilliant dr art Cirahr. f HER MAJESTY. WINDSOR CASTLE, July 1. The Queen, with her Royal Highness Princess Helena, took a carriage drive yesterday afternoon. His Royal Highness Prince Leopold, attended by Mr. Buff, left the Castle for Greenwich Park to visit his Royal Highness Prince Arthur. Her Majesty walked and drove in the grounds this morning, accompanied by her Royal Highness Princess Beatrice. ller Royal Highness Princess Helena rode in the Home Park. Major-General the Hon. A. N. Hood and Colonel the Hon. A. E. Hardinge, C. 8., have succeeded Lord Charles Fitzroy and Colonel the Hon. D. de Ros as Equerries in Waiting. JULY 2. The Queen, accompanied by their Royal High nesses Princess Helena and Princess Beatrice, drove to Bagshot Park yesterday afternoon, and honoured Sir James Clark with a visit. The Duchess of Roxburghe, the Hon. Carolina Cavendish, and Major-General the Hon. A. N. Hood were in attendance. The Queen, their Royal Highnesses Princess Helena, Princess Louise, and Princess Beatrice, and the ladies and gentlemen in waiting, attended Divine service this morning in the private chapel. The Hon. and Very Rev. the Dean of Windsor The Prince and Princess of Wales. The Prince of Wales rode on horseback on Satur day, attended by Major Grey. The Princess of Wales took a carriage -drive, at tended by the Countess of Macclesfield. The Prince and Princess of Wales went to the Italian Opera, Covent-garden, in the evening. Major Grey has succeeded Lieut. - Colonel Keppel as Equerry in Waiting to the Prince of Wales. The Prince and Princess of Wales, with the Countess of Macclesfield and Major Grey, in wait ing, attended Divine service at the Chapel Royal, St. James's, yesterday morning. The communion service was read by the Rev. the Subdean, the Rev. Dr. Vivian, and the Rev. R. Harvey. Anthem, " Praise the Lord," Hayes. Sung by Masters Bris towe and Carmichael, Messrs. R. Barnby, M. Smith, Cummings, and Whitehouse. Mr. Goss presided at the organ. The sermon was preached by the Rev. R. Har vey, from St. Luke, chap. xv., verse 1. Their Royal Highnesses the Prince and Princess of Wales are expected to leave Marlborough House to morrow for Windsor, preparatory to the christening of the infant prince on Friday. Prince Napoleon and the Princess Clotilda had a farewell interview with the Emperor at the Tuileries yes terday. The Prince goes to Havre on Tuesday, to embark on board his yacht for a marine excursion. The Princess, with her children, will leave Meudon on Saturday for Prangins, in Switzerland, there to await the Ana.. An other baby is said to be coming. The Prince Louis Sapeiha has arrived at the Cla rendon Hotel from the Continent. We regret to learn of the death, in his 44th year, at Llandudno, of Mr. John Best, of the Oxford circuit, for merly M.P. for Kidderminster. Adelphi Theatre. Mr. Webster took his benefit on Saturday even ing. At the conclusion of the play of " The Lady of Lyons," in which Miss Bateman appeared as Pauline, and in which Miss Elsworthy and Mr. Addison also performed, the manager presented himself in front of the curtain, and was received with enthusiastic acclamations. He delivered the _ . ... following address, which elicited frequent_ ap plause : " Ladies and Gentlemen,—A most agreeable circum stance, Miss Bateman's generous offer of her great services for my annual benefit, for which I publicly thank her, and Mr. Addison and Miss Elsworthy, has prevented me ap pearing before you on this flattering occasion in any other character than that of sole proprietor and manager of this theatre, a character I hope that will be of service to me in my next place. Annual benefits have been termed a meet ing of creditors, but in this instance I am proud to feel it is a meeting of friends. My acting manager perceiving that I was not in the bill—for if I played before the Lady of Lyons' my friends would probably not have arrived, and if I played after that exciting drama my friends would pos sibly have departed—announced me, without any know ledge, I assure you, to address my friends the public at the end of the play, calculating, no doubt, that such a poor temptation, beyond old remembrances, might induce you `to wait a little longer.' Newspapers, windows, walls, and mouths as they issue from public-houses, are so redolent of political addresse; and free and independent election, and vote for somebody, that my mind is completely im bued with the spirit,. not of the public-houses, but the times ; therefore, I must in the same view throw myself, not bodily, but wordily, on my constituency, though want ing the address to address you ; and what I say may come from any pate as birdlime does from frize, and pluck out brains and all. However, as Polonius is permitted to play the fool in 's own house, on this ground I presume I may don the cap of Folly, though not with `admirable fooling.' Ladies and gentlemen, my dissolution will take place this evening —I mean the dissolution - of my winter season—so that the closing of the session of the theatrical house will precede that of the political house. I earnestly solicit your votes to place me in a proud representative position the ensuing session. I solicit them on the broadest principle. I am of no party, but for universal patronage, especially for the suffrage of the females, whose bright faces grace and adorn any house. The first Grimaldi, during a violent re ligious commotion, wrote on his door 'No religion ;' and I, adopting so discreet a course, mean to write on my door No party'—a manager of a theatre being dependent on all parties, though I confess by the addresses to electors I am sometimes puzzled to know which candidate is Liberal and which is not. However, I open my house to all who pay, and am influenced by none who don't, the public press ex cepted. I shall also strictly follow the loyal line that used to grace our bills, 'Vivat Regina ! No money returned.' The members of my house will be from nearly every county, and of every capacity, like the other house, and they will carry our acts through, I trust, with satisfaction to the public. America, too, will be represented in the parson of Mr. John E. Owens, the popular representative of the mines of comic wealth existing in that great country. Variety in our bills will bo the order of the day, and nearly every member will be a speaker without the 'order, order!' orders not being admitted. We shall go in for raillery, and perhaps the ballet, if not the ballot. I have learned, too, by the papers, that in one electioneering mystification Hedingharn Castle has spoken,' and, if attainable at any reasonable cost, that extraordinary novelty shall be pro duced with its own views. As Ido not wish to be a mono polist, I shall leave the legitimate managers to try and secure the Tower Hamlets, which appear to bo going begging. The season necessarily closes to-night to define engagements, but our next will commence on Monday, the day after to-morrow, when I hope for a continuance of your untiring patronage, which has accompanied me through a long course of management, and which will gratefully live in the warmest corner of my heart." Mr. Webster retired amid the hearty cheers of a numerous and distinguished audience. THE STEAM BISCUIT AND FLOUR COMPANY (LIMITED). —This is one of the operations of the Joint-Stock Company's Limited Act which peculiarly ex emplifies the usefulness of tho measure, as it provides the means of supplementing by talent and capital one of the largest concerns of the kind gradually growing beyond the grasp of a private proprietary. It is well known that the ship biscuit business has been for years a most lucrative pursuit; and the site of the one in question--that of Park inson and Salmon, at Stepney—being situated in a focus surrounded by all the docks on the Middlesex side of the Thames renders it not surprising that the present owners should have realised enormous fortunes from its profits. However noteworthy the past facts may be in the history of this concern, the circumstance that the fancy biscuit trade is to be joined to it—a trade now extended to almost every comer of the world—encourages the observer of mercantile transactions to look upon the scheme with both interest and favour. The manager being, moreover, a thoroughly practical man, a greater development of the undertaking may be fairly classed as feasible and wholly removed from transactions of a purely speculative character. THE FUSILIERS.—The Fusilier regiments are to be relieved of the unsightly shako, and will have a new head-dress issued to them. The material is lambskin, the colour black, the size something smaller than a hussar busby, and the shape not unlike the bearskin caps of the Guards, but coming, we fancy, rather lower down to the neck. The only ornament will be a grenade in front, upon the ball of which the number of the regiment is to be indi cated. Altogether we think it will be found a smart, soldier like-looking head-dress, and we may congratulate the regi ments-sth, 7th, 21st, 23d, 87th, 101st, 102 d, and 103d— to which it is about to be issued. GARDEN GROUND FOR SOLDIERS.—A War-office return shows that in the military districts of Great Britain and Ireland 48 acres of garden ground have been allotted to troops, and 61 acres to individual non-commissioned officers and others. 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