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From that time the merit—if merit was due in any guar ter--was due, not to him who originally suggested the idea, but to those without whose co-operation it would have been impossible to carry it into effect, and whose active support had raised it to the emi nence in which he flattered himself it now stood. In the first place, their thanks were due to his noble friend the President of the Council, whose absence, and the cause of it, they most deeply regretted. From the first moment when the question was sub mitted to him all the resources of the department over which he presided were placed at the disposal of the committee appointed to carry it out to a suc cessful issue. (Cheers.) In the next place, they had to thank those, and they were many, who were scattered widely over the land, some with ex_ . tensive and others with less extensive collections, but who from the treasures of art which they pos_ sessed had liberally contributed to the exhibition. (Cheers.) In the fore front, as in everything which could contribute to the gratification, instruction, and improvement of her subjects, was her Majesty the Queen. (Cheers.) Before the notion of this exhi bition was a fortnight of l they had the honour of receiving from her Majesty an unreserved placing at the disposal of the committee of every portrait in the royal palaces, with the exception of some very few which hung upon the walls of her Majesty's private apartments. How far the committee had profited by the gracious permission might be ascer tained by looking at the catalogue, which snowed that somethinglike 80portraits had been contribe.c e d by her Majesty. (Cheers.) Her Majesty's example had been followed most liberally and most munifi cently by the owners of most of all the great collec tions in this country, and we have been allowed by t e e interesting o fco un ccollections. had bee n( engaged CheerC heer s . ) the kindness of their possessors to draw upon the il, valuable stores contained in the galleries of the Duke of Devonshire and other smaller but not less express the sense of obligation he entertained to wards those who, under the direction of the commit of arranging and cataloguing the pictures exhibited. That was a duty which • required no ordinary skill, no ordinary amount of labour, of which any one who looked at the catalogue • which had been pub lished—and which contained no small amount of in formation, though got tip in a short • time, and at such a cheap rate—would be completely convinced. He would venture to say, looking at the collection as a whole—looking at the length of history over which it ranged, and at the variety of sources from which it had been taken—looking also to the vast multitude of the men and women represented on the walls—he ventured to say that never in this coun try, nor in any other, had there been such an exhi in bition of contemporaneous portraits as was collected tehmeuarstdgruoausteftualslky. to excite the interest of the artist and the student of history at Kensington. (Hear, hear.) And he had no doubt that if the exhibition were continued for another year, or for two years, which would depend on the decision which the Government might form on the question, and the number of pictures offered for their acceptance, the exhibition would perhaps be still more satisfactory, approaching as it would the time when less doubt would attach both to the painter and to the portrait. After some further observations on the subject of the history of painters and pictures since the accession of Geo. IH., from which time he dated a manifest improvement in British art, he concluded by again thanking the company for the manner in which his health had. been received. • 1 ONDON must have a SUPPER and MUSIC _R,9031 I e Remernth.r we wait for you at zi,AS titer the Covent-garden Opera a ; ,d the Theatres. w . li I NAHAN'S LL WHISKY . DUBLIN. -, EXHIBITION, 1865. This celebrated OLD IRISH WHISKY gained the Dublin Prize Medal.' somelt is Pure, Mild, Mellow, Delicious, and very Whole . Sold i n Bottles, 3s. 8d at the Retail Houses in London ; 0 3 , the A gen t s in the * principal towns in England ; or Wholesale nt a GREA .T WINDMILL-STREET, LONDON, W. Observe the 'Xinaha n ' s LL Red hisky. Seal, "Pink Label, and Cork branded W. 4 ----- THE SUN, LONDON, MONDAY EVENING, MAY 7, 1866. N°. - 9 3 051. PRICE. 4d. STAMPED sd. ti-ITUAL LOAN FUND ASSOCIATION 1/ ( Inc n;por,,ted by Act of Parliament, 18:',0), `„ ,"-'''SR < •L - STREET, COVENT-GARDEN, LONDOY. p;.'INCIN-CES 110NEY on Personal Seclrity, Bills of SalP, feic.,eellrold or beneflcial Leasehold Property, without inquiry th ree ° ,, anY deduction whatever, for neril._.s of one, two,. or dis c , J ea r B , renavahle weekly, monthly, or quarterly. Bills' rnisaseantroswtdsttihe,zreatest secrecy observed. Advances also Purchas. of a House, repayxble in 5, 10, or eL vetoi,e. Forms free on application, or receipt of a stamped LADY EMILY PONSONBY'S NEW NOVEL. Now ready at all the Libraries, in 3 vols., SIR OWEN F AIRFAX. By the LADY EMILY PONSONBY. FRENCH GALLERY, 120, PALL-MALL.- , - The IIIIRT1 , 114:NTH ANNUAL EXHIBITION of PICTURES, the Contributions f Artists of the French and Flem sh Schools, will OPEN THIS DAY. TOHN GO HELL and CO.'S CHERRY TOO VA PASTE; is greatly superior to any tooth powder; gives the teeth a pearl whiteness, protects the enamel from decay, and imparts a pleasant fragrance to the breath. Price Is. 6d.—Red Bull Wharf, 93, Upper Thamei-street, London. Banquet at the Royal. Academy. Author of "The Discipline of Life," Sze. Hurst and Mackett, 13, Great Marlborough-street. Admission, is. Catalogue, Cd. On Saturday evening the President and Council of the Royal Academy gave their usual entertain ment to a distinguished company at the rooms in Trafalgar-square. Among the company were the Prince of Wales, Prince Alfred; the Duke of Cam bridge, the Prince De Teck, the Archbishop of Can terbury, the Archbishop of York, the Lord Chan cellor, Earl Russell, Sir George Grey, Lord Claren don, Mr. E. Cardwell, the Marquis of Hartington, Lord De Grey and Ripon, the Lord Chamberlain, the Lord Steward, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, the President of the Board of Trade, the First Com missioner of Works, the Bishop of Oxford, the Bishop of Peterborough, the Duke of Argyll, Mr. Brand, the Chairman of the Board of Customs, Lord Carnarvon, Lord Chelmsford, Sir H. Cairns, Mr. J. S. Coleridge, Mr. J. T. Caird, Mr. B. Coch rane, •the Earl of Derby, Lord Elcho, Mr. C. For tescue, Earl Grey, Earl Grosvenor, Mr. Goschen, Lord Houghton, Viscount Hardinge, Mr. Beresford Hope, the Marquis of Lansdowne, Mr. R. Lowe, the Lord Mayor, Lord John Manners, Sir Roderick Murchison, Very Rev. Dean Milman, Sir S. North cote, Professor Owen, &c. Sir Francis Grant, Pre sident of the Royal Academy, presided. The first toast proposed by the PRESIDENT was, of course, " The Health of her Majesty the Queen;" the next toast "The Health of their Royal High nesses the Prince and Princess of Wales and the rest of the Royal Family." His Royal Highness the Prince of WALES, who INTERNATI 0 NAL HORTICULTURAL EXII I BITION, May 22, Tickets £1 Is ; May 23, 10s. ; May 24, 2s. Gd.; May 25, Is. Tickets may be obtained of the principal London Nurserymen, and of the usual London Agents. THE INTERNATIONAL TELEGRAM COMPANY. OFFICES-2, TELEGRAPH-STREET, Moorgate-street, City. NEW NOVEL BY THE PRISON MATRON. On Friday, May 11, in 2 vas., 215., PRISON CHARACTERS : drawn from Life. By. A PRISON MATRON, Author of " Female Life in Filson." die. Hurst and Blaekett, 13, Great Marlborough-street. pRYSTAL PALACE.—GREAT FLOWER It) SIIoW (4 the SEASON, Saturday next. 12th May, leed One of the most prominent features of the London seAson. EDWARD HARPER, Secretary. ROYAL NAVAL, MILITARY, and •GENERAL LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY (Esta uea A.D. 18.17. under Royal Patronage), Plav,e, London, S.W. 17, Waterloo- ARTHUR R. HAMILTON, Secretary. -4R'ents wanted in towns not yet represented. EXHIBITION.-GRAPHOTYPING COM PANY (Limited.) The PROCESS will be PRACTICALLY SHO WN, and SPECIMENS EXHIBITED at Clarkington and Co.'s Photographic Gallery, 246 and 248, Regent-street, W., be tween the hours of 11 and 5 p.m.---Admission on presenta tion of visiting card; Now ready, in Bvo., with Illustrations, 15s. bound, G ARIBALDI AT HOME. Notes of a Visit to Caprera. By Sir CHARLES It. ArGRIGOIt, Bart. . _ The doors of the Palace will be opened to the public at Ten o'clock, aflordihg opportunity for early arrival. The barriers er closing the flowers and fruit will be removed as soon as the judges have concluded their awards, about tvrelKe o'clock. "Sir C. M`Grigor's book is lull of anecdote and entertaining sketches relative to his visit to Garibaldi."—Observer. Burst and Blackett, 13, Great Marlborough-street. FIVE SHILLING TICKETS of admission will be on sale up to and incladimr Thursday on Friday the erice will be SEVEN SHiLLINaS and SIXPENCE. On the clay of the show the prioa of admission at the doors of the Palace will be HALF-A-GUINEA. The Guinea Season TLlcet admits free. PARIS. RE GRAND HOTEL, ~.I;o.l3oulevard des Capueines, Place du Nouvel Opera, 9) site the Rue de la Paix, and near the Theatres. ro c been been o ened since July, 18V. It contains 70 1 bed to .0 9 , prices from 4fr. to Mr. ; 70 drawing-rooms, f torn sfr. 3eo • fr salon, capable of dining more than inPerson, and where there is a table d'hote at six o'c ock. reo tiers awl b •eaktasts are served 'a lA carte in the coffee . ill s , as well as in the apartments. 'There is a eading , t to n nl s with the best English and foreign papers and publica velle; blllia n?usic-room and a nrawing-room for the use of tra and rooms, a andithout any additional charge. There are also baths, smoking divs. ; cabs, carriages, 5p,,,,k orn. nibuses going to the railway stati,n , . The servants ..,_ . 411 languages. This superb Hotel, possessing all tha irst::.!.clern luxury ar d comfort can combine, and situ ,ted in the fashionable part of Paris, is recommended to the atten on of traveller's nd, ti t e Pendently of their Two Hotels, the Compagnie Immo ., 0., re has eit ihi • shed an exteu Ave Priv ate Furnished House 6 ' tits Poulevard des Capuelnes, opposite the Rotunda of the p ri a r n a d Rotel, where. Families can reside as in their ti te r ( sidences aril where they may rely upon finigt IQ utrw, tOO I . , a ixi ort. THE CREDIT FONCIER and MOBILIER of ENGLAND (Limited). Capital Subscribed, Four Millions, in 200,000 Shares of £2O each. Capital paid up, One Million. General Reserve Fund, £500,000. Dividend Reserve Fund, £150,000. NEW NOVEL BY THE AUTHOR OF " ST. OLATE'S." Now ready at all the Libraries, in 3 vole., NESTER'S SACRIFICE. By the Author of "St. Olave's," *" Hester's Sacrifice' will assuredly be read with pleasure. The book abounds in merit and beatity." - Pont. Hurst and Blackett, 13, Great Marlborough-street. The Band of the Coldstream Guards and o'her military bands, awl the Orchestral Band o'' the company, considerably enlarged, will perform curing the day. Organ performances a' intervals. Admission and Season Tick' is may be purchaied at tie Crystal Palace, at No. 2, Exeter Hall, and at the usual agents of the Company. Number of Shareholders, 4,363. MR. W. S. WOODIN'S BADEN-BADEN and UP Iv THE AIR, an entirely New Entertain ment. EVERY EVENING, at Eight (except Saturday); Saturday Mornings at Three. POLYGRAPHIC HALL, King William-street, Charing-cross Luxurious sofa walls, Es ; balcony stalls, 35.; area, 25.; amphitheatre, ls.—A plan of stalls may be, seen and seats secured at the Gall from Eleven to Five. DIR.., The Right Honourable 'Tame James Levick, Esq. James Nugent Daniell, Es , James Childs, Esq. Alexander Dunbar, Esq. Charles Ellis, Esq. Adolphe Hakim. Esq. Wm. Harrison, Esq. Richard Stuart Lane, Esq. Albert Grant, Esq,, 31. ~ Managing Director. BANKERS. The Agra and Masterman's Bank (Limited). The National Bank. Messrs. Smith, Payne, and Smiths. The National Bank 43 ,- 14$cotland. . SECRASCIAY... Alfred Lowe, Esq. Offices-17 and 18, Cornhill, B.C. NEW NOVEL BY THE AUTHOR OF " UNCLE SILAS" AND " GUY DEVERELL" Just ready, in 2 vols., post Svc., ALL IN THE DARK. A Novel. By J. SHERIDAN LE FANU. • • Author of "Uncle Silas" and "Guy Deverell." Richard Bentley, New Burlington-street. qs Stuart Wortley, Governor. Deputy-Governors. Charles E. Newbon, Esq. Henry Pownall, Esq., J.P. Joseph Mania-ill Smith, Esq. Edward Warner, Esq., M.P. James White, Esq., M.P. TODARE'S 423RD REPRESENTATION.- THEATRE OF 31YSTERY. 7 EGYPTIAN HALL.- ilmwent llALL ,WinalorOlucks,--huing , • ly opened and fitted with requisites for the elm and comtort of the INSANE, the proprietor, Dr. ttOISRAGON, announces that he his transferred his Estab lishment from Birmingbam to the an ve desirable residence, easily accessible, and distant from London about an hour and a-halt by the London and North-Western line, and fifty minutes from Oxford. Attached to the mansion, situated on a sandy soil, and commanding an extensive and pleasing prospect, are garde.), me .now, plantation, and recreation grounds. For terms and forms of admission address the proprietor. 4 - f (MARE'S celebrated MARVELS of MAGIC and VEN- TiIL,!QUISIIi, s performed by him, by command, at Wind sor Castle, before her Majesty the Queen, Nov. 21, 1b65 ; and twice before . .R.H. the Prince of Wales, June 6. 1865, and March 10, 1866.—The New Sensation, the MARVEL of MECCA, the SPHINX, and Stodare's celebrated INDIAN BASK ET FEAT, EVERY EVENING at 8. Wednesdays and Saturdays at 3. • S P ANISH FLY is the acting ingredient in ALES, ROSS'S CAN T H AR IDES OIL, which speedily 64 - ' 4 6 res whiskers and thi c k ens h a i r, 3 s. 6 d . ; sent tree for ' nn air AL EX. ROSS, 248, High Holborn. London. aY 'l, Id. Stalls may be secured in advance at the Box-office, Egyptian Hall, open daily from 10 till 6; and at Mitchell's, Old B)nd street.—A dmission, Is., 2s. ; stalls, 34. " Almost miraculous.' —Vide the Times. A L EX. ROSS'S BLOOM of ROSES, 3s. 6d., c• s_l stamps. DEPOSITS. DEPOSIT CERTIFICATES, With Quarterly Interest Warrants attached, Issued by pimpLE REMOVER.—AII diseases of the VR--4 10 11 are improved by one dose of ALEX. R s OS 'S 24zne s s , (t . L$. rAnic SK IN PILLS. They remove redn( ss, sal- Vs. 9d London t for 4) stamps.—ALEX. ROSS, ttigh liolborn, HELIO-SCENE.—This very Handsome SUN BLIND is more effec , u , tl in keeping gut the sun than any other, for the otvious reason that the hoods overlap ea-h other, so as to Ow., a double layer of cloth between the sun and window glass ; also the wide, open space between each hoo insures copious ventilation ant the great advant.ge of a clear view —R. LOWTHE It and Co., 31, Regent-street, near Piccadilly. All kinds of blinds made and repaired. CHRISTY MINSTRELS, ST. JAMES'S HALL. EVERY EVENING at Eight.' WEDNESDAYS and SATURDAYS, at Three and Eight,—The orig,nal and veri tably legimate CIIRIbTY MIN 6TRELS. First Season in London the.e five years. The only company in existence which possesses a legal claim to the title, from the fact of its being the only one which retains all the marked specialities and distinguished favourites who originally gained the re putation of the company first .n the United States, and sub sequently, in this country, in 1857. No other company as suming the title of Christy Minstrels possesses single in dividual member of the least distinction who belonged to the of iginal troupe. The Christys (after an absence of five years) return to London with their band strengthened and im proved in every respect, their entertainment being unani mously pronounced bj the metropolitan press to be the most sparkling in London. Prices of Admission—Yew and luxurious fauteuils, 57.; stalls, 3s. ' • area, 2s. ; gallery, Is. ; juveniles, under twelve, half price to stalls and area only. Fauteuils and stalls may be secured at Mr. Mitchell's Royal Library, 33, Old Bond street; or at Mr. Austin's, 23, Piccadilly.-Manager, Mr. Frederick Burgess. THE CREDIT FONCI'ER and MOBILIER of ENGLAND (Limited). NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, That on and after Ist May next, until further notice, Money will be received on Deposit, for which Deposit Certificates with Interest Warrants attached, payable quarterly, will be issued for the following periods, at the following fixed rates for such periods, viz.:— For 1 year 7 per cent. For 2 years 27 For 3 years The distinctive features of these Deposit Certificates are 1. The perfect security afforded to Depositors by the large Subscribed and Paid-up Capital. 2. The large Reserve Funds. 3. Tho convenience of the Quarterly Interest Warrants, which can be detached and paid in through any Banker. Forms of Application can be obtained of the Secretary, to whom all communications must be addressed. By order of the Court, ALFRED LOWE, Secretary. 17 and 18, Cornhill, London, 27th April, 1866. ' 4 X• ROSS'S FACE POWDER, is., or 14 stamps. ITS - CT RUNG FLUID, 248, High Holborn, La,_ dfe a ' London • — ALEX. ROSS'S CURLING FLUID curl or Gentlemens hair immediately it is app tied. Sold la L uu : ° ol : 2 B o e s n b t a f in re p e s. for 54 stamps, Ross's Toilet Magazine, STARCH MANUFACTURERS TO IL R. 11. THE PRINCESS OF WALES. GLENFIELD PATENT STARCH, Used in the Royal Laundry, AND AWARDED THE PRIZE MEDAL. 1 , 362. Sold by all Grocers, Chandlers, &c. IQUID ROUGE, is., or 18 stamps. pHinirs AND COMPANY'S TEAS ARE BEST AND CHEAPEST. STRONG to FINE BLACK TEA, Is. 6d., 25., 2s. 6d., 35., 3s. 4d. Most Delicious Black Tea is now only 3s. 6d. rev pound. Pure, Bich, Rare, Choice C..ffee, Is. 4d.. Is. 6d, Is. Bd. PHILLIPS and CO., TEA 31ERCHANTS, 8, King William-street, City, London, E.C. A price current tree. Sugars at market prices. P lIILLIt'S and CO. send all goods Carriage Free within eight miles of 'o. 8, King William-street, 40s. worth Car riage Free to any itailway Station or ?4rket Town in Eng land. Phillips and Co. have no Agents, nor any connection with any house in Worcester or Swansea. LEX HAIR.-248, High Holbo r n, London.— rarne4. OSS'S HAlR produces DYE a perfect colour tura, l ately It R la used. It is permanent, and perfectly na effezt. Price 38. ed. ; sent by post for 54 stamps. H E OXF OR D, 6, OXFORD-STREET, W. The Oxford and Canterbury Hall Company (Limited', IF I WERE KING, Comic Opera, by A DOLPHE ADAM havin.: been enthusiastically received, will be performed, together with IL TRODATORE and MASANIELLO, by the whole of the talented Operatic Company EVERY EVENING in addition to the other novelties of the estab lishment, including the ee'ebratel HUNGARIANS in their new entertainment, Mr. MARSHALL, Mr, RANDALL, and Messrs. PERSI VANI and D'RHONDE. LADIES HAIR DYED, from 1 g uinea ; Gentle from 10a. ed. KUt WURN:S.—BY ROYAL LETTERS PATENT. HITE'S MOO-MAIN LEVER TRUSS (PERFECTE AND EXIBITED IN THE GREAT of 18 5 1 and 1862 , , H is allowed by upwards of llundred Medical Gentlemen to be the most effective 'o,!,v:ntion in the curative treatment of HERNIA. The use , .i,teel spring, so often hurtful in its effe.ds. is here in`,"olded—a soft bandage being worn round the body, while requisite resisting. , power is supplied by the-.510c-Main 41 and Patent Lev,r, fitting with so much case and close ',ese that it cannot be detected, and may be worn during ",eeP. A descriptive circular may be had, and the truss, 1 7, Iich cannot fail to fit, forwarded by post, on the circurn erence of the body, two inches below the his, bein sent to The manufacturer, p g Mr. WHITE, 228, l'xcadilly. A Sinole Truss, les., 215., 26e 6d., and 31s. 6d. Postage le. Double Truss, 31s. 6d., 42s , and 52e. 6d. Postasre, Is. , Bd. An Umbilical Tru,ss, 425. and 525. 6d. P-stage, le. 1 d. Post-office Orders to be made payable to John White, Post %nee, Piccadilly. DINNEFORD'S FLUID MAGNESIA. The medical profe , slon for Thirty years have approved of this pure solution of 111a , rnesla as the best remedy for Aci dity of the Stomach, Heartburn, Gout, and Indigestion ; and as a mild aperient. it is esr ecially adapted for ladies and children. Prepared by DININIEFORD and CO., Chemists, &a, I) E R R E T T'S CITY RESTAURANT AND LUNCHEON BAR IS NOW OPEN. Notice.—The Last Night of the Hungarians' appearan•^c in England. Admission—Area, ed. ; stalls and balcony, Is ; private boxes, with separate entrance, 10s. 6d. 172, New Bond-street, London ; And sold throughout the world by all respectable chemists, CAUTION.—See that "Dinneford and Co." is on each bottle Doors open at halt-past 7. Commence at 8. 34, MILK-STREET, CHEAPSIDE, CITY, E.C. LADIES MORE BEAUTIFUL THAN EVER.—Dr. CUIXERWELL'S LADIES' TUR KISH BATHS, Tuesdays. Gentlemen other days.-3, Great Marlborough-street, W. ‘,s. Aso the Post Office Turkish Baths, 19, St. Martin's-le-Grand, ls. 6d. Saturdays and Sundays, Is. ; at both establishments, Is. Greatest purifier of the blood and beautifier of the skin. and red label over the cork. The PRESIDENT next gave " The Health of the Lord Mayor, and Prosperity to the City of Lon don." His Lordship briefly returned thanks, after which the distinguished assembly broke up. NEW PATENT pLASTIC STOCKINGS, KNEE-CAPS, &c., for Varicose Veins and all cases vt roeakness and Swelling of the Legs, Sprains, titc. They arc fl n s, light in texture, and inexpen , tve, atcl are drawn on ea ch ip , r, s dplary a s d tocking. Price 4s. 6d., 7s. 6d., 10s.. and Hs. _JOAN WHIT? Manufacturer, 228, Piccadilly. A BEAUTIFUL DESCRIPTIVE CATA 4-1i L OGUE, with Ill us t rat i ve Sk etc h es o f C ABINET Ptr . R N ITURE and DECORATIVE UPHOLSTERY, sant `e° Per post or Pendi ng to the Lis give on acation. The Stock, cones t n is marked in plain figures. & CO., CABINET ATKINSON MAKERS, trPROLSTERERS, LINEN DRAPERS, AND HOUSE AGENTS, 198, 200, 202, 204, 206, 208, and 210, wtSTI4IINSTER BRIDGRROAD, LONDON. IIITE CURTAINS OF A HOUSE shoulde the tone and character to its appearance. They be changed with the changing seasons. )7riATKINSON and CO. are prepared with the earliest MiZing Stock of Curtains —the new Pekinette Stripes for ng and Dining Rooms, Pekin and Persian Cloths, n,' Laceand Leno,with all the Designs in this Year's Chintzes. SCsIT & CO , 00, 202 "c22-'ISTI 9B 2 EA TK ' 8 04, ._ 2 9 6 , 208, and 210, RIDGE ROAD, LONDON, THE SPRING STOCK OF CARPETS, EPLENISHED with the Newest Designs from 111711'8,..te best makers, comprises FELTS, KIDDER, TIT -ELS VELVET PILE, AXMINSTER, and ,11 IcE 7 Fl oeV • 1.1.7 kind of material for covering ball or passage, or Cloth, Cork Carpet, Linoleum, and Kamptulicon. ATKINSON Sr CO., 198, 200, 202, 204, 206, 208, and 210, WESTMINSTER BRIDGE ROAD, LONDON. SUBSCRIPTIONS for the WIDOW and lFar., CHILDREN of the late Captain R. 11. GRONOW, ea ct lY of the Grenadier Guards, and Author of " Recol- Pa c riM and Anecdotes , ,, " Celebrities of London and L as c (3ce• Captain Gronow, who lately died in Paris, r rt o, lv i 'NI - a dow and four young children, by his second N ile ge utterly destitute, without means to defray his .141 qr ral expenses, or oven to purchase bread. Captain b nw was disinherited by his father, in favour of be d_rpther, a clergyman. and the small income which . estateerwed from the interest of a sum charged on the family f ce ased with his life ; while the sums he received i,, rcr a thno to time for his " Recollections" were expended faraltividing for the increasing expenses of his young of 11,!„; truder these distressing circumstances the friends a ppeal Gronow in Paris came to her aid, and they now Loudon al to the liberality of her late husband's friends in N atri ,, a. rid also to the - readers of his Reminiscences, for h., uutions to enable her to maintain and educate her e itd ren. toSieriptions received by Messrs. SMrrlr, ELDER, and t o q n°, Cornhill, and Agents ; and by Mess . rs. Cox etree'rtittlivirooD, Army , Craig's-court, Parliament- )U .110 MORE PILLS OR ANY OTHER MEDICINE. 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THE RESCUE SOCIETY wishes to add another home to ihn 12 now in operation. Last year no fewer han 455 poor, friendless, young females were rejected irom want of FUNDS and room, making a total of 3,087, who have been sent away in five years. the new home the Committee wish to form would be for young girls, almost children, from the age of to 15, who have been led astray from the path of virtue. contributions will be received gratefully by the Secretary, fir. Daniel cooper, '5, Queen •street. Cheapside; or by Messrs Barclay and Co.. Lombard-street. _ROYAL FREE HOSPITAL, Gray's-inn-road, in the immediate vicinity of the Great Northern Rail way Terminus, King's-cross. Patron—Her Most Gracious Majesty the QUEEN. Vice-Patron—llls Royal Highness the Prince of WA LES, R.G President—[lis tirace the Duke ot,BUCCLEUCH, K.G. Phis Hospital, founded in the year 181, the first to estab lish the principle of free adrn;esion to the sick poor, without he delay and difficulty of Governors' orders, is wholly de pendent for support on voluntary contributions and t 4actes. It afl'Grds relief to a large number of in-patients, and, in addition tl this, the average number of attendance of the lestitute sick hug for a considerable period averaged between 1,000 and 4,000 weekly. The Committee earnestly solicit the ASSISTANCE of the benevolent, as the premises of this Hospital are capable of co,taining several hundred more beds, had the Conan:a:4.-o the requisite] unds to maintain them. Contributions are received by the Treasurer, Edward Mars erman • Esq., Nicholas -lane; also by Messrs. Coutts and Co.; Drummond and Co. ; Glyn and Co. ; Harries and Co. ; Ransom and Co. ; Prescott, Grote, and Co.; Smith, Payne, and Co. ; Barclay and Co. ; W Blame, Deacon, and Co.; Overend, G nr ;ley, and Co.: Nisbet and Co,, Berners-street ; I. Barned and C 9" Livet P° ol i and at the Hospital. from 10 till 5. OTAI(IT9RD SMITIA Beactin. PROVIDENCE ROW NIGHT REFUGE, FO HOMELESS WOMEN AND CHILDREN, 14A, Providence-row, Finsbury, E.C. Sixty Thousand Nights' Lodgings with Suppers and Breakfasts, have been given in this Institution to the destitute, who otherwise would have had to pass th© nights in the bleak streets or under railway arches. At present nearly 500 Nights' Lodgings, with Suppers and Breakfasts, are given gratuitously every week. Th e p oor from all parts aro admitted, the only condition being th a t they are homeless and starving. The Manager, & c ., receives no remuneration whatever. Notwithstand ing the provision made by the Poor Houses, each night numbers of young women, children, and orphans ire, for want accommodation, refusedadmittance, andhave to spend night after night in the cold, wet, and sleet. To meet this evil, and to provide more ample accommoda tion, £2,000 has been raised, but to accomplish the work a sum of at least £l,OO O more will )ie required. Besides providing shelter for the homeless, this yea r it is proposed, as far as the donations obtained for the pur pose will allow, to give bread and coals to poor families in want. Will you, in your charity, help to carry on and accomplish what has been begun ? Will you help to give shelter to the really homeless, and food to the rea ll y starving ? The smallest donation will be most welcome, and, night and morning, the prayers of the destitute will be offered in your behalf. SUBSCRIPTIONS are earnestly requested, and will be gratefully received by the Rev. D. GILBERT P.D., No. 22, Finsbury-circus N.C. TEETH AND PAINLESS DENTISTRY.- The fear of pain and dread of operation inherent to all deter very many to whom ARTIFICIAL TERTH are of vital importance from availing themselves of the services of a dentist. In a practice founded in 1830, and now ex , ending over greater past of the kingdom, an experience unequalled has been obtained, enabling us to offer even the most sensi tive sufferer a bystem of dentistry perfect in its absolute freedom from pain, a specialite muffling only to our prac tice, and for which her Majesty has granted her royal letters patent. This system embraces the non-interference with all stumps, however decayed, the supporting instead of extrac tion of loose teeth until they become firm and useful in mas tication, and the utter absence of all and every operation, so that the most nervous person can be supplied without fear of pain or inconvenience. These teeth are cheaper, more dur able, natural, and comfortable than any yet produced. Consultation free, Teeth from ss, bets from sto 25 gs., warranted. For the effieaoy, utility, and success of this system, vide "•,Lancet." Messrs. LEWIN and SIMEON MOSELY and SONS, 30, Berners-street, Oxford-street, and 448, Strand, East-parade Opposite Charing-cross R a il way Station. Daily attendance at 15, Whitefriargate, Hull; 10, Norfolk sattrredeett, Sheffield; Soarbro ; ' 4, . Leeds ; 14, St. Nicholas street, and 33, Coney-street, York. . . . _ _ ... any one of the same ns E n tblished mo. No connection With CONSCIENCE STRICKEN.--About four months a paragraph in The Sun detailed the robbery of the foot postman carrying the mail bag between the village of Tarband, Aberdeenshire, and the Deeside Railway Station at Aboyne. The event happened early in the morning, the postman, an old man, being thrown down on the road, and his bag stripped of a bank parcel containing 878 notes. Suspicion at first rested on the postman himself, and he lay in gaol for a week. H e was then lib erated, and the police constable of the district appreh en d ed and put in confinement, where he rema ined till Saturday la s t, w h en he was placed at the bar of the Circuit Court, before Lords Ardmillan and Neaves. Meantime, alth oug h the closest search had been going on in the woods and fields about Tarband, not the slightest clue could be got to the missing money. Milne, the policeman, plead e d not guilty to the charge. After a whole day's trial, duri ng w hi c h 30 wit nesses were examined, he was discharged f rom th e b ar, t h e jury giving an unanimous verdict of not pro ven . Yester day (Friday) the stolen parcel, with the seals unbroken, and the money untouched, was mysteriously re t urne d t o the head office of the bank in Aberdeen, whence or by whom no trace whatever has yet been obtained. Farmers throughout the - United States are en gaged this spring quite extensively in the manufacture of maple sugar, and it is estimated that the amount produced this season will be double that of last. The Provost Marshal General has completed a careful compilation from the muster rolls of all th e , deaths in battle, from wounds, and from disease, in e ver y regi meanptprs and ea that 280,739 officers company 9fl3ver yloyal State duri ng th e war. It and men have lost their lives in the service. Of this number 5,221 commissioned officers and 90,886 men have been killed in action, or died of wounds, while 2,321 commissioned officers and 182,329 enlisted men died of disease. was received with loud cheers, said—l thank you most sincerely for the very kind manner in which you have proposed my health and that of the Princess of Wales and the other members of the royal family. I also thank this company for the very kind manner in which they have received the compliment. I need hardly assure you that it is a source of sincere gratification to me to be present here a second time at the anniversary dinner of the Royal Academy, especially on this occasion, when I am enabled to have the opportunity of supporting you when you first take the chair as President of the Royal Academy. (Loud cheers.) On this oc casion I cannot forbear to refer to the memory of one whose loss we all must deplore. I allude to your late president, Sir Charles Eastlake. (Cheers.) You, the royal academicians, knew him so well, and know how justly popular he was, that it would be superfluous in me to pass any eulogy on his name ; but I cannot forbear paying my small tribute to his merits, considering him as an old friend of mine, having known him from my childhood. I now take the opportunity of thanking you, Sir Francis, for the very kind manner in which you have alluded to my name. I need not assure you that I shall always be ready to do my best to assist in promoting the welfare of art and of science, and in that way fol lowing the bright example of the public career of my lamented father. I thank you for the manner in which you have referred to me as " a brother of the brush." I shall never be able to compete with you as a painter, but I hope, at the same time, I shall be able to enter the lists with you asna follower of foxhounds. (Loud cheers.) The pictures in this exhibition certainly record the times in which we live, and the subjects of them in general lead us to congratulate ourselves that our country is at peace. There is one picture, however, to which I would beg to refer, and it is one of a distinguished countryman of yours, Mr. Ross, who is represented as a rifleman shooting for a prize. This, I think, is a picture of no ordinary interest, especially in connection with the volunteer movement. His royal highness again thanked the company for the dis tinguished manner in which he had been received, and resumed bis seat amid loud cheers. The next toast was " The health of the army, navy, and volunteers," to which The Duke of CAMBRIDGE responded, followed by His Royal Highness Prince ALFRED, who thank you for the way in which you have been kind enough to drink my health. I can assure you I am very proud to have my name associated with that of the royal navy. It is the first time I have ever been called upon to answer in the name of the profession to which I belong, and I am sure you will think it has the same claims for respect and sym pathy as it ever had. It gave me great pleasure to be able to accept the invitation of the President and Council of the Royal Academy to be present at this dinner, and also to have the opportunity of making myself acquainted with the many beautiful pictures exhibited here. Among the pictures connected with the profession to which I belong there is one which must have struck every one with the greatest admi , ration. I allude to the historical picture of " The Death of Nelson," by Maclise. (Loud cheers.) There is also " The Burning of the Bombay," by Captain Brady. The first, represented here, and still more grandly in the House of Lords, is a scene that will ever be memorable in the history of Eng land; and the second, though depicting a lament able calamity, will also be remembered with a cer tain pride and satisfaction by all Englishmen, show ing, as it does, that British sailors are made of the same stuff as they were at the battle of Trafalgar. I beg to thank you again for the honour you have done me in drinking my health in connection with the navy. (Loud cheers.) Lord BURY returned thanks for the volunteers. The PRESIDENT next gave the health of Prince de Teck and the Princess Mary of \ Cambridge, with the expression of an earnest hope that every happi ness may attend their union. The Prince DE TECK briefly acknowledged the compliment. The memory of the late President, Sir C. East lake, was next drunk in silence. The toast of " The Guests" was responded to by the Archbishop of CANTERBURY. The PRESIDENT next said—My lords and gentle men, I beg, on the part of the Royal Academy, to return their grateful thanks for the distinguished honour you have conferred on them. For the kind and flattering observations you have expressed to wards myself I beg to offer you my special grate ful thanks. (Cheers.) The position in which I have been placed is one attended by much difficulty and very heavy responsibilities. I consider that the difficulty of the situation is greatly increased by the circumstance !that I succeed to a president who was so eminently fitted to adorn the post. I feel how far behind I must follow in the path he trod with so much honour. At the same time I shall endeavour to recollect that in him I have a perfect model to direct my steps, and I beg now to repeat what I said when my brother academicians did me the great honour to elect me, that I should en - deavour, as far as lies in my power, faithfully and conscientiously to fulfil my duty, not only to the Academy, but to the general body of artists— (cheers)—and, with God's blessing, I hope for suc cess. My lords and gentlemen, the academy has this year met with another heavy loss in the death of the late Mr. Gibson, the sculptor, whose reputa tion was European. It was observed of him by his friend the late Sir Charles Eastlake, whom he so quickly followed to the grave, that the union of such great genius with such remarkable integrity and simplicity of character was absolutely sublime. In him the academy have lost one of their greatest ornaments. (Cheers.) Gentlemen you are all probably aware of the magnificent bequest Mr. Gibson has made to the Royal Academy—leaving the original casts of all - his works, some statues in marble and also a considerable sum of money. Turner also, and Chantrey, left noble bequests to this academy, and its members cannot but feel that these bequests, coming from such illustrious men, educated and nurtured in the institution, is the highest testimony that can be borne to its worth. This academy has now existed nearly a century, during which period it has given the highest art education to 2,936 students entirely from its own'resources, without seekingtany pecuniary aid from the Government, (Cheers.) dud there is one ' peculiarity in which it differs from all other public bodies, which is that the heads of the profession, in the most self-denying manner have devoted their time as and ener g i es t o th e e d ucat i on of the i r students with out emolument. Now, thi s mos t pra i sewort h y d uty has b een d one b y no other profession in the world. (Ch eers. ) I o b serve with much plea sure in thi s room D r. W atson, the distinguished President o f th e C o l lege of Physicians. Will he permit me to ask him what would the head of his professio n c a e yi a f, ry af e t o er ns h e a q v u in en g c o e b o ta f in t e h d eir th e e x d al ip ta lo ti i o n n a of the College of Physici ans , th ey were i n f orme d that say they would in future be expected for three months every year, after the the toils and anxious labours of the day, receiving and visiting patients, and after swallowing a hasty 1 mea ,to repair to some medical college to lecture and demonstrate to their students? (Cheers.) I think they would consider it hard lines; yet this is what the members of the Royal Academy have been doing for the last century, which I be lieve has not been sufficiently appreciated because not sufficiently known. Permit me now to ask, has the Academy-failed in its • • mission, as has been asserted ? Let me name some of the artists who have existed in our day, and some who still exist—such men as Turner, Constable, Leslie, Mill ready, Callcott, Wilkie, Etty, Roberts, Chantrey, Gibson, Eastlake, Landseer, Maclise7 Stanfield, Herbert. There are several other nam es of artists whom I will spare, but whose works, now ad orn i ng these walls, speak for themselves. May I now be allowed to ask, has the Academy failed in its mis sion ? Has it any cause to be ashamed of its chil dren ? Nay more, can I believe it is possible that there is a man in this august assembly, who, whilst he is proud of his country's greatness—its greatness in arms, statesmanship, literature, and science, and its vast increase of commercial prosperity—does not also feel some,pride in the British school of art which has been so honourably recognised and appreciated by all foreign nations ? I must, however, with sorrow confess that the Academy has not enjoyed that popu larity with the general body of artists which we so anxiously desired it should possess. And I am glad to have the opportunity of stating that I attribute it mainly, if not solely, to the total insufficiency of space to meet the requirements of the age. lam sure this company will be surprised to hear that the annual average of accepted works will have passed the judg ment of the assembled council as of sufficient merit to have a place on these walls is 180, all of which are returned solely from want of space. This pain ful necessity has, I assure you, been a source of the deepest sorrow and pain to the members of this aca demy. We are thus compelled to go on year after year accumulating enemies, for it is not only the unfortunate artists who are offended, but there is the indignation of their relatives and friends, and the sympathy of the public, all of which this aca demy has to contend with. And may I ask what so ciety could exist as we have done under such diffi culties? We are every year compelled to shut up our schools for want of space during the three months . of the exhibition, and our fine collection of diploma works, and other works of art which we would be glad to exhibit, at this time are nailed up between the wall and the outer planking on which the modern pictures are hung. But, my lords and gentlemen, I hope better days are in store for us ; and that before long weshall possess a new building with such increased space as will enable us in future to hang every accepted work. When that day comes I confidently expect a more cordial feeling between ourselves and the general body of artists. Not, gen tlemen, that I am so sanguine as to expect that we shall escape with entire impunity, for I find from its earliest days the academy has always been more or less assailed. And I remember Sir Walter Scott, in the introduction to one of his novels—" Old Morta- lity," I think—speaks of a certain artist he calls Dick Tinto, who was originally sign painter, but who afterwards set up iu London, " where he was getting on so well that now he got to damning .the hanging committee at Somerset-house." I suppose we shall always have our Dick Tintos, but I confi dently expect, when we have increased accommoda tion, we shall rally around us all the best artists in the country. Gentlemen, lam shocked at having detained you so long, but I cannot sit down without correcting one small error. In speaking of succeed ing to the late Sir Charles Eastlake as president, I do not think I am strictly correct. The president whom I immediately have the honour to succeed to is Sir Edwin Landseer. We all earnestly wished— and none more than myself—that he should fill this chair, on which his name would have cast 'so great a lustre ; and though he only could be persuaded to retain the post for one whole week, the academy have the proud satisfaction of knowing that his name is registered among the presidents of the academy. (Cheers.) The PRESIDENT next gave " The Health of her Majesty's Ministers." - Earl RUSSELL, in responding, was understood to say that although he had sometimes expressed a doubt as to the propriety of giving the health of her Majesty's ministers in that place, yet he could not be so ungrateful on thepart of his colleagues and him self as not to acknowledge the toast which they had just done them the honour of drinking. He was most happy to see Sir Francis Grant occupying the chair on that occasion, and felt sure that he would occupy it most worthily. With respect to these exhibitions he had always thought that the art of this country had tended 'to improve the mind, and thereby added to the highest kind of gratification, but that they also tended to promote the cause of literature and other interests which they had all so much at heart. For instance, many pic tures were devoted to the commemoration of great acts of heroism and valour—acts which were re corded on the page of history, and which would ever be commemorated as part of the glory of this country. It might verb well happen that young men, not only inspired by what they had read, but what they saw represented with so much talent, so much art, and so much life, upon their walls, would gather from them inspiration to serve their country like Nelson, Wellington, and others, and enrol their names in the annals of fame. With regard to other illustrations, the literature of England, of which the nation might well be proud, and which might com pare with any literature in the world, that, too, was illustrated by art. The resources of art were em ployed to illustrate the immortal works of literature, and thereby men became more devoted to literature, so that art and literature materially illustrated and commended each other. In this way the glories of the country were enshrined in the art as well as in the literature of the nation. The noble earl, in conclusion, stated that it gave him great pleasure to be present, and thanked the company for the cor dial manner in which they had received the toast of " The Health of her Majesty's Ministers." Earl of Derby," and referred to the recently op The PRESIDENT next gave ( 6 The Health ofentehde exhibition of national portraits. The Earl of DERBY, who was loudly was indistinctly heard, said he l c e ° associated in any i e t r e a d , v but ery in such a one as assembly, but more especially high honour to have his name e w n h g a i c g h e h d e n t oh ordit nsiderecdhe to in the minds of artists, he the might n t v , e w n i t t u h r e a n dseearyt a h k a i u d g nary degree of intere..t of the British public generally. But at of lovers of art, of s udents . of history, and, he might add, the same time he was bound to say that the part he h a d performed in it had been fro m the first only a sec ondary and subordinate one. It was quite true he had the good fortune, in the first instance, dur ing a casual conversation with Mr. Samuel Redgrave, on the subject of the miniature portrait exhibition of last year, to suggest incidentally an idea which had long dwelt in his mind, that such an exhibition as had now been realised could not fail to be one of the deepest interest. That casual conversation was reported by him to the Committee of Council on Education. They were good enough to entertain TiTADAME TUSSAUD'S EXHIBITION, BAKER-STREET, EASTER HOLIDAYg. NEW ADDITIONS.—SeveraI life-size Portrait Models of the most distinguished Personages of the day (including those of the late LORD PALMERSTON and GUS- T.A.VUS V. BROOKE) have been added since the last Holidays ; and in the Chamber of Horrors are Effigies, taken from life, of SOUTHEY alias FORWOOD, and the notorious CHARLOTTE WINS OR. Open from 11 a.m. till 10 p.m. Admittance, ls. ; children, under ten, half price ; Extra Rooms, 6d. A RGYLL ROOMS, Great Windmill-street, Piccadilly. Selections from all the favourite Operas will be performed by the celebrated ARGYLL BAND every Evening. _ Chef d'Orchestra, Signor L. CURTI. M. LEVY, the Great Cornet- Player, at Nine, Ten, and Eleven o'clock. Doors open at half-past Eight o'clock. Admission, Is. CHOCOLATE.-MENIER'S FRENCH. ciIodOLAT-MENIER, for Breakfast. 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The genuine arc a square green package. with " William Lambert," engraved on the stamp. The New Excise Law of New York. The New York Times, of April 18, says that this measure, constituting, as it may be made to consti tute, a powerful engine for reforming -very much that has been wretchedly and defiantly vile in our city, has passed the Legislature, and the police are at once proceeding to act upon it. The captains of the various precincts are to report, on or before the 28th inst., full particulars of every place where in toxicating liquors are sold, and the character of such place,.the nature of its business, - whether it sells liquor at unlawful seasons, whether it has female attendants ; and, in short, any other particular, of interest to a community of respectable people. We need not here enlarge upon the extent and signifi cance of such an inquiry. That it will bring into view many new facts is not to be supposed. The miserable dens where every vice is practised are already known to the police, and the more costly re sorts of giddy young men and vicious old ones have long been looked upon with sorrow by every wellwisher of humanity. The Board of Health, in seeking power to control these corrupting influences, no doubt were well aware of the greatness of the task they would have to perform, and there is no reason for any apprehension that they will not set about it with courage. If they are also careful and discreet they `will undoubtedly render a great service to the city. The intention of the new act is not to com mence the enforcement of a quasi Maine Law in New York. No such attempt could succeed were it attempted. The subjects in view, are, on the con- trary, to recognise, so far as the granting of licenses is a recognition, the trade of liquor-dealing, but in responsible and respectable hands. At present, while a large number of well-conducted houses exist, where order and decency are carefully ob served, and which pay their share toward the sup port of the Government, there are thousands of stores, so called, which neither thus contribute nor have any observances save those of riot and licen- tiousness. These latter are to be checked, and by that check honourable dealers will be known as such, while dishonourable dealers will no longer remain. There has been much argument for and against the bill. We need not give the arguments of its friends. But those of its enemies are worth a passing notice. They claimed that it was an in terference with vested interests and local rights— as if any person could have a vested interest or local right in the corruption of public morals. They asserted, moreover, that the principle of democratic self-government was infringed —and they forgot to say in what respect. New York is a city, the cor rupt governing influences of which have long been a disgrace to us- Americans. nThereis still ag self-government, and it was abused. There tion lies in its extension. The people of the purification State of New York—the sovereign State—wills that the section called New York City shall t good persistently cause Is reproach upon their then eo. that centrali sation few dange rous sation which takes from t powers and gives them to the many ? W e thi n k apropos lesson on the subject. not. There is an .l certainly nofalse prophet, is Mr. John Stuart 3 11 7 th e teacher. lle proposes to take f rom the hole and-corner v estries of the city of L ondon their privileges, or rather to place th e control thereof in t h e hands of the body of the peopl e as represented i n Parliament. The case is precisely similar to the condition of affairs with our own city. New York has been practically managed by a parish vestry of obscure but wealthy men. The Parliamen tof Albany proposes to relieve them of their responsibilities and let the citizens feel that they are citizens of the whole State, and, as such, worthy of consideration. On the whole, the prospect, therefore, looks cheer ful, and will continue so if, as we said before, the Board of Health are as discreet as we are persuaded they will be honest and zealous. The cultivation of hops is extending very. much in Michigan, Wisconsin, and other North-western States, Hop growers have realised large profits from the sales of last year's crop. It has been ascertained that the American beet can, in high latitudes, be preserved through the winter un injured. A company, with a capital of $ l OO,OOO, has pur chased 2,000 acres of land i n Northern Illi nois for the pur pose of raising beet and manufacturing skilful sugar. The experiment will certain l y succeed if the managers are careful to procure prop er 'kilful labour, and sc i en tifi c s upervision. The cultivation of the sugar beet, commensurate with the area adapted to its growth, would add hundreds of millions_of dollars annually to the wealth of the Vest.