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UTUA.L LOAN FUND ASSOCIATION JL (Inc xporated by Act of Parliament, P 3,50). 14, ItUSSELL-STREET, COVENT-GA.ItDEN, LENDS MONEY on Personal and Other . Becarity, in sums of £2O to £sou, to be repaid by instztlldeiits extending over one, two, or three years. The large C ipital of this Associa tion enables it lo complete its transactions without delay. No inquiry o • office fees, and strict secrecy observed. Bilis Discounted at short notice. Form sent free on receipt of a, directed stamped enve!op . ?. • The. Association also lends Money for the purchase of a h - onse by a tenant, or for the liquidation of mortgages, on terms most advantageous to the borrower. . EDWARD HARPER. Secretary. MARSEILLES EXTENSION RAILWAY all. and LAND COMPANY (Limited).:_ incorporated under " The Companies Act of 1862.1' Capital £400,000, in 20,000 Shares of £2O each, 7,000 of which have already been subscribed for in England and France. 3,000 will be reserved for issue-as Paid-up Shares. Interest at the rate of 6 per cent. per annum is guaran tee(' to - be paid by the Contractors on the capital called up during the construction of the works. £1 per Share to be paid on Application, and ..£1 on Allot ment. Future calls not to exceed £5 per Share, nor to bo made at intervals of less than three months. DIRECTORS. LONDON. William Lee, Esq., M.P., Director of the London and County Bank. tottiJames Child; Esq., lloeham . pton, Director of the East ondon RaillmCcewaNig WOW !ration Company of France. The Hon. A. C. Hobart, Berkeley-square, Director of the Russian Iron Works Company. Hugh H. L. Astley, Esq., Nicholas-lane, Director of the City Offices Company. J. Pennington Legh, Esq., Brighton, and Knutsford, Cheshire. Clarence A. Collie; Esq., Norfolk-street, Park-lane. PARIS. M. Le Comte Clary, Senateur, Rue d'Aumalo. Al. Jules Talabot, Boulevard des Italiens. SOLICITORS. Messrs. Newbon, Evans, and Co., Nicholas-lane, Lombard . street. BANKERS. The imperial Bank, Lothbury. BROKERS. Messrs. Robins, Barber, and Dailey, Threadneedle-street. ENGINEER. Geo. Berkley, Esq., 24, Great George-street, Westminster. SECRETARY (PRO TEM.). H. P. Hakewill, Esq. • TEMPORARY OFFICES. 4A, Alderman's-walk, New Broad-street. PROSPECTUS. The objects of the company are, first, to construct a rail way, about nine miles in length, from the " Old Port" of Marseilles to Podestat, to afford increased facilities for the cotnmerce and manufactures of the town and port; secondly, to acquire land on both sides of the line throughout its length for building and other purposes, to which great value Will be given by the construction of the railway. The reputation of Marseilles as the first maritime city of Prance is well known, second only to Paris in population and wealth ; its position and capabilities give it the corn nrand of French commerce in the Mediterranean. Within the last ton years Marseilles has been placed ,in direct railway communication with Paris and all parts of France. Magnificent docks and warehouses have been con structed ; but great and rapid as those new works have been they are still far behind the requirements of its ever-in creasing trade. The old quarters of the town are being demolished to make room for handsome streetsandpublic buildings. Tho Population thus displaced are driven to the suburbs, more especially towards the south, whore the lauds of the Com- Pany are situate, and where , a fine valley stretches from the town to the Mediterranean, with a view of the sea, and ° Pen to the refreshing breezes, which during the summer afford the only relief from the intense heat of the city. . The enormous value of ground in the town may be esti /flitted by the fact that, for any extension, rocks 60 feet high have to be cleared away to give sites for building ; it will he'readily understood that such a locality is no longer suited for the erection of ordinary dwellings, or factories and che inical works, which latter, for sanitary reasons, will soon bo driven from the city. The proposed railway, after leaving the port and town ir)f 30 0000 inhabitants, will p as s th roug h the so u thern suburb, which contr.ins a population of 50,000, and follow the valley to the sea, at the "Madrague de Montredon," from thence it will be continued for three miles along the coast to P o d es t at, affording sites for the erection of factories, t t .e he arrne town an and line s, po b r y t, with access t o th e sea, and direct railway communication vith i and with the Paris, Lyons, and a junction with the proposed new branch of the latter to the " Place Castellano." There are at the present time 460 factories in the town, employing nearly 10,000 workmen, • and the number of factories would rapidly increase were it not for the heavy charges to which they are subjected from the increasing Value of the ground occupied, and the want of direct rail- Way connexion with the port and with the Paris, Lyons, and Mediterranean lines. The proprietors of these estab lishments will gladly avail themselves of the opportunity of disposing of their present sites to great advantage, and removing to a locality combining the facilities of sea and railway communication, with perfect freedom from all the difficulties of their present position, and where land can be from the Company at a tenth part of the price now paid for building ground in the town. , In order to form au opinion of the pecuniary results of 'lie proposed operations of the Company, it will be desir e to consider separately the income to be derived from In railway, and the profit to be realised by the sale of the 'and of the Company. First, with reference to the railway it must be observed, that the existing lines are connected with the new port eLJoliette" and the docks, but that the Old Port, which is a u 7 acres in extent, is entirely without railway communica tion or docks, notwithstanding which the official statistics of the Government show, that during the last year for Which. they are published, 1863, th e re t urns f or th e " Old l 'ort" were as follows : Vessels. Tons of Merchandise. 4,883 of various nations entered, carrying 950,180 4,303 f 7 tt left, „ 593,842 8,686 Total of vessels. 1,514,022 Tons During the same period the returns for tho new port "Joliette" were : Vessels. Tons of Merchandise, • 2,609 of various nations entered, carrying 364,121 2,400 71 „ left, I? 330.876 enera 5,009 Total of vessels. 691,997 Tons. but in addition to this the new port "Joliette" received and sent off 1,159024 tons of merchandise in 1863 , by 5,37 3 steamers, on account of the facilities afforded by the l'ailways and. docks. It is evident from these returns that a railway to the Old Port must secure a very large amount of goods traffic, and from the population of the suburban district through Nr hieh the line will pass, and the number of factories, &c., already established in that locality, it is calculated that the l e venue will produce an immediate profit revenue equa l t o 5 per cent. on the outlay, which income will be rapidly reaseZin d by the erection of houses and f ac t or i es a l ong th e e• There will be seven interm e di a t e s t a ti ons b e t ween llarseilles and Podestat, one of which will be for the 1 % 14 e° Course," and the " Public Gardens," and " Chateau rep y . 7, The Company have contracted for the execution of the works of the railway from the " Place Ca,stellane" to " Podestat," at the price of £185,000. Secondly, with reference to the profit to be realised by Iho sale of the land of the Company, it may be stated that 41 1 Previous speculations in land at Marseilles have been successful. The Company have contracted for the purchase of about 1,200,000 square metres of land (about 300 English acres) situate on both sides of the proposed railway, between the town and the "Madrague do Montrodon 140,0Dp_metres of which will be required for the constructionof "the line and stations, leaving 1,060,000 metres to be sold for the erection of first-class residences. It has been estimated by competent judges of the value of building sites in the neiqhbourhood of Marseilles, that on the completion of the railway the whole of this land will be readily sold at the price of at least 20 francs per metro, et which rat e it will produce 21,200,000 francs, or £848,000. The Company have also contracted for the purchase of a. Verylarge tract of ground beyond tho "Madrague de Mon trodon,,, through which the railway will pass to,Podestat ; 1,500,000 metres (about 375 acres) of this land, adjoining b oth sea and ra il way, w ill b e a t o n ce available as sites for lfactories and works of all kinds. Estimating the selling price of this land at 10f. per metre, t, 81 . 111 :1 sufficiently low to induce the manufacturers to esta.- iish their works rapidly in the locality, it will produce a s um of 15,000000 f., or £6OO 000. The average cash cost to the Company ofthe land above l 'ferred to is only 51f. per metre, including the houses l. re ady built thereon, and incl u di ng a l so upwards of i t .u,000,000 me t res o f l an d (about 2,500 acres) on the coast ; I le for th ree m il es b eyon d t h o proposed term i nus at rotlesta t , which will thus be acquired by th e C om p an y : r e() of cost, and which will be made available at s o m e ‘1 time by an extension of the railway and the forma -011 of roads. ample supply of water, which is indispensable at Mar e ales, both for houses and land, can be obtained from the it u 'tiag works, which have cost the municipality more an 60,000,000 francs. fiThe additional capital required for the payment o f l an d ll be r a i se d i n d e b en t ures t o be repa id out o f the produce the land sales. ehe practical hearing of the land question is as follows : Assuming the sale of the land at the low prices named, ~,e , profits arising therefrom will not only repay the whole ;;' s ' of the railway, but in addition there will remain a h e rY large surplus for division as bonus amongst the share elders. f,,T 1 10 railway cession from the French Gove rnmen t i s -r i tile term of 99 year. ,: - ` l le lands of the Company will be freeholds in perpetuity, ilsec'pt the small ortion occupied by the railway, which lust necessarily surrendered with the line at the expi ration ybe of the concession. 5,000 of the shares have been subscribed for in France, and will be issued with £8 per share • paid up thereon ; 3,000 shares will bo reserved for issue as full paid up shares ; leaving 12,000 ordinary shares for issue to the public. 2 0000 e „ T he Articles of Associ a ti on , and also the contract, con - C BB '°us, and pl ans , may be seen at the offices of the solici ilZ3l Messrs. Newbon, Evans, and Co., 28, Nicholas-lane, to4Pplications for Shares in either of the accompanying Conn,„ may be made to the Secretary at the offices of the a c ; — Pany, or to the Bankers, Brokers, and Solicitors ; but aPplication will be entertained unless the deposit of £1 vvr s hare on the number applied for bee been duly paid to there al in which 7 re com- tdwig [ways them, the ;trian teces- in a at the influ- Lth its civi. many re WAS lent at Flour ansac- wheat, ls. per d, and ►orally easing per 36 riding, 25s to to 42s Ind, at it cur t pas- per 3G to 30s stone. much at Is. ; bar. r. The mey. per 36 nding, 40s to ss Lae 24 0 18 0 19 3 20 0 18 0 19 9 19 3 20 0 • Hun- , Not- if© of .e, the lard's iing's lubl in, , Esq•, Elton, rector Bart., ►econd Laineg, West- ranc©, -ife of ire. Turn liana; :arriet ICil - j 112. ill of _ N°. 22,812. the Company's bankers. In the event of no allotment being made to the applicant, the deposit will be promptly returned in full. FORM OF APPLICATION FOR SHARES WITH £5 PAID ON ALLOTMENT. To be retained by the Bankers. No.— To the Directors of the Marseilles Extension Railway and Land Company (Limitedy. ' Gentlemen,—Haxin,gTaid to yorliankers, the Imperial Batik (Limited), the sum of !IT*, - ; being c deposit of £1 per ehare on Shares in the' above Company, I hereby regii4Aat you will allot me that number and I agree to aecept'isuch Sharov;hor any less number you may allot to me, and I agree to iy the sum of .£4 per Share on allot ment, and I authorise=:you to insert any name of the Regis ter of Members for 1.1:03 number of Shares all. to me. • ' signatur4 .. k Name in full Residence Profession Date 1865. Or this Form of Application for fully paid-up Shares. To be retained by the Bankers. NO.- • To the Directors of the Marseilles Extension Railway and Land Company (Limited) Gentlemen,—Having paid to your Bankers, the Imperial Bank (Limited), the sum of £ , being a deposit of £1 per Share on Shares in the above Company, I hereby request that you will allot me that number of fully paid-up Shares, and I agree to accept such Shares, or any less number you may allot to me, on the terms of the Prospec tus, and I agree to pay the balance of the amount of such Shares on allotment, and to sign the Articles of Associa tion of the Company when required, and I authorise you to insert my name on the Register of Members for the num ber of Shares allotted to me. Usual signature —. 4 lZsurea iti Residence Profession Date 1865. A CCIDENTAL and MARINE INSURANCE CORPORATION (Limited). To be Incorporated undor " The Companies Act, 1862," by which the Liability of each Shareholder is limited to the amount of his Shares. Capital £2,000,000, in 80,000 Shares of £25 each. First Issuo, 40,000 Shares. £1 per Share to be paid on Application, and .£4 on Allot ment. No further Call is contemplated. DIRECTORS. Stephen Cave, Esq. (Messrs. Prescott, Grote, Cave, and Cave), Threadneedle-street. Alfred Smee, Esq., F.R.S., Chairman of the Accidental Death Insurance Company. J. G. B. Lawrell, Esq., Directors of the Accidental E. S. Kennedy, Esq., Death Insurance Company. Edward Sully, Esq., F.R.S., William Tabor, Esq., Chairman of the Gresham Life Assurance Society, and Director of the Imperial Bank (Limited). Geo. Lowe, Esq., C.E., f Directors of the Gresham George Tyler, Esq., Life Assurance Society. Frederick Doulton, Esq., M.P., Metropolitan Board of Works. George Smith, Esq. (Messrs. George Smith and Co.), 86, Tower-street. J. G. Tollemache Sinclair, Esq., The Mount, Upper Nor wood, and Thurso Castle, N.B. BANKERS. London and County Bank, and all its Branches. Messrs. Prescott, Grote, Cave, and Cave, Threadneedle street. The Consolidated Bank, Manchester. The Bank of Liverpool, and Messrs. Barned and Co, (limited), Liverpool. SOLICITOR. F. P. Chappell, Esq., 26, Golden-square. BROKERS. Messrs. Mullens, Marshall, and Co., 3, Lombard-street. SECRETARY. John White Oram. HEAD OFFICE-7, Bank-buildings. MARINE DEPARTMENT-21, Threadneedle-street. ABRIDGED PROSPECTUS This Company has been formed to take over the busi ness of the Accidental Death Insurance Company—the existing constitution and capital of which aro now found to be inconvenient and inadequate to its recently largely extended operations. That Company ,(empowered by special Acts of Parlia ment, 15 Vic., c. 06, and 22 and 23 Vic., c. 22) was founded in 1849, with a nominal capital of £250,000, in 50,000 shares of £5 each, of which 20,000 have been issued. Tho following statement, embracing the amount of Premiums since the commencement of the Company, shows the pro gressive and steadily increasing nature of its operations:— THE ACCIDENTAL' BRANCH. 1850 1851 1852 1853 1854 1855 1856 The accounts of the recently formed Marino Insurance Companies, which have exhibited good dividends and shown prospects of great value, leave no doubt on the minds of the Directors that at any rate equal success will attend the efforts of the Corporation in this direction. The services of a gentleman of experience have been secured as Underwriter. The extensive machinery of agents (of which there are between 4,000 and 5,000) is in full work, and is of great value—indeed the directors confidently believe that all that is required to secure a rapid increase in the existing business is a proper adaptation of modern requirements as regards capital and position. Applications for Shares, accompanied by a r em itt ance for the deposit, may be made to the Bankers, Brokers, and to the Secretary at the Chief Office, on the accompanying form. ACCIDENTAL AND MARINE INSURANCE CORPORATION (Limited). FORM OF APPLICATION FOR SHARES (To be retained by the Bankers.) To the Directors of the Accidental Marine Insurance Cor poration (Limited), 7, Bank-buildings, E.G. Gentlemen, — Having paid to your Bankers the sum of , being a deposit of £1 per Share on Shares in the above Company, I hereby request that you will allot me that number ; and I agree to accept such Shares or any less number you may allot to me, and I agree to pay the sum of £4 per Share on allotment ; and fall thorise you to insert my name on the Register of Members for the number of Shares allotted to me. Name in full Address Profession Date Signature A CCIDENTAL and MARINE INSURANCE CORPORATION (Limited). No further APPLICATIONS for SHARES in this Company will be received after THURSDAY NEXT, the 3d of August, for London, and FRIDAY, the 4th, for the Country. By order, J. W. ORAM, Secretary. 7, Bank-buildings, London, July 28, 1865. G LASS, CHINA, EARTHENWARE, and CHANDELIER SHOW ROOMS. Notico of Removal in consequence of the late Fire. JDEFB,LES and SONS' Temporary SHOW c , • ROOMS. 16 and 17. COMMERCIAL-STREET, WHITEC IMPEL, Five Minutes' walk from their Late Establishment, 147, HOUNDSDITCH. CRYSTAL and BRONZED CHANDELIERS, New Designs, for the Dining and Drawing-room, either for Gas or Candle. DEFRIES and SONS, 16 and 17, • COMMERCIAL -STREET. PETROLEUM LAMPS and WALL LIGHTS, MIRRORS (for India). DEFRIES and SONS, 16 and 17, t , • COMMERCIAL-STREET. TAVERN AND HOTEL GLASS. Newest Patterns, Correct Measure. ty• D 16 and EF 17, lES and SONS, R COMMERCIAL-STREET. ALEXANDRA DINNER SERVICES, For 12 Persons, 41 18s. 6d. DEFRIES an d SONS, J• 16 and 17, COMMERCIAL -STREET, TABLE GLASS, CHINA. and EARTHENWARE, CLUB, MESS, and GOODS promptly ed. T DEFRIES and SONS supply D es i gns and Pattern Books Free. J • Works•—LONDON and BIRMINGHAM. DR. SCOTT'S LIVER AND BILIOUS PILLS.—A NEVER FAILING REntat—Pre pared without any mercurial ingredient, from the recipe of Dr. Scott, of Bromley, Kent, will be found invaluable to all who 4uffer from bilious and liver nomplaints, iniigestfen, wind. .pasms, giddiness, dizziness of the eyes, &o. For habitual costiveness, as a family aperient medicine, and as a purifier oi the blood, they are truly excellent; mild in their opera tion and grateful to the stomach, they create appetite, pro mote digestion, and strengthen the whole nervous system. Sold by W. Lambert, 8, King William-street, Charing-cross. London, and by most druggists, in boxes,ls. lid., and three times the qaantity in one, 2s. 9d. Be sure to ask for Dr. Scott's Bilious and Liver Pills. The genuine are a square green package. with " William Lambert," engraved on the tamp. IVOTHING IMPOSSIBLE.—The 1.1 greatest and must useful inventio n o f th e d a y, AGUA AAi A RELL A. Messrs. J GUN GGS NELL and CO. 12, Three King-enurt, Lombard. street, London, Perfumers t'o her Majesty, respect fully offer to the public this truly marvellous fluid. which ,gradually *restores the human hair to its pristine hue=-no matter at what age. The Agna Amarella has none of the properties of dyes ; it, on the contrary, is beneficial to the system, and wh en the hair is once restored one application per month will keep it in perfect colour. Price one guinea per bottle, or in half bottles, 10s. 61. Testimonials from arlistes i , f the highest order, and from individuals of undoubted re spectability, may be seen on application. Messrs. John G.:smell and Co. have been appointed Perfumers to her Royal Highness the Princess of Wales. JOHN GOSNELL and CO.'S CHERRY TOOTH 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 the breath. Price Is. 61-12, Three liing•-eourt, Lombard. street, London. THE SUN, LONDON, MONDAY EVENING, JULY 31, 1865. BEGONE, DULL CARE, THIS EVENING. MACCABE and Miss MARY MAY, 31st July. Nove'ty. Attraction. Novelty. QT. JAMES'S HALL, Regent-street and Ilccadilly.- The greatest Entertainment in Europe.— TO-NIGIII', July 31st, Every evening at 8, and Ssturoays at 3.—Farewell of Professor AN nERSON, prior to his final rett ement from the stage and departure for Austral:a, in his WORLD of MAGIC; with new wonders, including Chinese and Ilindoo Tricks," "The Rings of Confucius," "The Fychow Mystery," "Sleeping in the Air," "The ex traordinary Fire-Eating Illusion," hc. Mite Anderson's new phase of Second-Sight, and the fl at appearance in Lon don of Frederic (the Great) 3laccabe in his Mimetic, Vent i loqulal, and Musical Monologue, B g.;ne, Dull Care; or, Tria Juncta in Uno," in which Miss Mary May will make her first appearance. Miss Lizzie Anderson will peribrm, for the first time in London, the original Indian Basket Trick, the same as performed by her before Jung Baha door, die Rajah of Nepaul. Admission - Sofa stalls, ss. ; reserved seats, 35. ; babouy, 2s. ; area and galleries is., which nay be secured at the principal libraries and musicsellers', and at. Mr. Austin's ti.ket office, 23, Piccadhly. -A. NIMMO, Acting Manaler. QTODARE. -111 TH REPRESENTATION.- EGYPTIAN HAL L.— THEA PRE OF MYSTERY. - The new and marvellous Illusions, the INS PAN TAN EOUS GROWTH of FLOWER TREES and the REAL INDIAN BASKET FEAT, as only performed by Colonel Stodare and the Indian Magicians, and introduced for the first time in this country, by Colonel Stodare, on Easter Monday, April 17, 1865, in his celebrated entertainment of MAGIC and VENTRILOQUISM. Every night at 8, Saturday included, and Special Day Representations on Wednesday and; Satur day Afternoons at 3. Admission, Is.; area, 28. ; stalls, 3s. Tickets at Mr. Mit chell's, 33, Old Bond-street, and at the L'ox-office, Egyptian Hall, from 11 to 5. "The sensation of the season."—Vide Punch, June BtlBBs. oars tw'll,4 .4 I.7rlLi L AIL iU 4 111141111/ W IEIII air. 111. JO FIN PARRY. will appear in their new entertain ment, entitled A PECULIAR FAMILY, by William Brough. New scenery by T. and W. Grieve. Atter which, Mr. John Parry will give a few Memoranda from his Musi cal Note Book, entitled "RECOLLECTIONS," vocal and instrumental. Every Evening', except Saturday, at 8. A MORNING REPRESENTATION every Wednesday and Saturday, xt 3. ROYAL GALLERY OF ILLUSTRA TION, 14, Regent-street. Unreserved seats, Is. and 2s. ; stalls, Es. ; stall springehairs, ss. Stalls may be secured (without fee) in advance at the Gallery. T HE OXFORD 6, OXFORD STREET, W. The Oxford and Canterbury Hall Company (limited). SIXTY-SIX, by J. Offenbach, performed by misses Russell, Barrie, Walmesley. Tyrell ; Messrs. A. St. Albyn. Husk, Green, and Mons. ERVAH, the new French Tenore, with full Band and Chorus. Conductor, Mr. F. Jonghmans. Comedy, Burlesque, itc., by the celebrated D'Au bans. Messrs. Duriah and Davis, and the Misses TESSY and SARA. GUNNISS. - - NONCE —The Oxford has been entirely Redecorated, Altered, Newly Lighted, and Ventilated, and now is one of the most agreeable places of resort in the kingdom.—OPEN EVERY EVENING at Eight o'clock. Admission—Area, Bd.; stalls and balcony, ls. ; private boxes, 108. ed. CANTERBURY HALL. Selections from MARTHA. and THE BROTHER AND SISTER, supported by Miss RUSSELL, 3llss Barrie, Miss Hays, d&c. ; Messrs. ST. AL BYN, Green, dzc., with Full Sand and Chorus. Conductor, Mr. F. Jongmans. *l3. Comedy by Arthur Lloyd, filessrs. Duna and Davis, and the Grotesque D'Aubans. THIS EVENING will be produced, with new Optical effects, the Illusion, entitled KO KO RI KO, on a scale of magnificence never before attempted, and embracing the ser vices of the entire establishment. MADAME TUSSA'UD'S EXHIBITION.- Established 30 years, at the Bazaar, Baker-street. NEW ADDITIONS.—In accordance uMI the season, the Exhibition has been entirely re-embellished. The whole of the ancient Court Dresses of the most costly description, faithfully copied from the most minute pictures, have been renewed. Modern Court Dresses of the most splendid de scription, selected from the first houses in Paris and London, and probably never equalled or surpassed, are now on view. A life-size Model of JOHN WILKES BOOTH, the base assassin of the late President Lincoln, is also to be seen. Open from 11 a.m. till 10 p.m. Admittance, One Shilling; Extra Rooms, Sixpence. THE Duke of SUTHERLAND and PER CENTAGES to SERVANTS.—Write for your TEA direct to the EAST INEDIA TEA COIWANY. China, Assam, and Japan Teas in every variety, from Is. 10d. per lb. upwards. List of prices sent on application..—Ware houses, P. Great St. Helen's Churchyard, City. HODGES'S DISTILLERY COMPANY Incorporated pursuant to " The Companies Act, 1862," limiting the Liability of each Member to the Value of ,his Shares. . Capital £200,000, in 8,000 Shares of £l5 each. With power to increase in proportion to desirable 6:tension • of bumns. _ .. ~.►.h. Deposit on Application V, on Allotment ..£1 per Share. DIRECTORS. Frederick Doulton, Esq., M.P., Lambeth. Frederick Hodges, Esq., Distillery, Lambeth. Walter Meller, Esq., M.P., Broadlands, Clapham. Robert Alfred Routh, Esq., Director London and Mediter ranean Bank. Henry Spicer, Esq., Merchant, George-yard, Lombard- street. - - Edward Gibbon Swann, Esq., Director of the Oriental Commercial Bank. (With power to add to their number.) BANKERS. Agra and Mastorman's Bank (Limited), Nicholas-lane, Lombard-street. AUDITORS. Messrs. Coleman, Turquand, Xoungs, and Co., IG, Token- house yard. Joseph Harding, Esq., Church-street, Lambeth. H ODGES'S DISTILLERY COMPANY (Limited). NO APPLICATIONS for SHARES will bo received after WEDNESDAY NEXT, the 2d proximo. CLENCH, SMITH, and CO., Financial Agents. I, Royal Exchange-buildings. 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Macdonald, the third of the frigates fitted with experimental machinery, remained in the Chan nel, completing her ordered 10 hours' trial of her machinery under steam, and is expected to join her consorts at Splthead to-day. The Dilawur, hired sailing transport, Commander Baillie, R.N.R., sailed from Spithead, after being towed out of Portsmouth harbour by a Government steamer, at 10 a.m. on Saturday for Bombay with the headquarters of the 26th (Cameronians) Regi ment on board, under the command of Major Mosse. The remainder of the 26th, about 250 of all ranks, will embark at Portsinonth for Bombay on the Bth of August, on board the hired sailing transport Edwin Fox. The Royal Sovereign, 5, turret-ship, Captjja . A. iierbert, arrived at Spithead yesterday morning from Plymouth Sound. The Austrian screw steam frigate Frederick, Capt. Whiplinger, which has been at Plymouth dur ing the exhibition of the Royal Agricultural Society left the Sound on Friday evening for Bremerhaven. Mr. Inspector Annis, of the Devonport dockyard detective force, who was stabbed with the blade of a sword stick at Stonehouse on the 22d inst., is pro gressing favourably in the Royal Naval Hospital at Plymouth, under the care of Dr. Beith. The Lords of the Admiralty have expressed to Admiral Super intendent Symonds their extreme regret that so valuable an officer as Annis should . have received such a dangerous wound. The marine storedealer Bunter, his assailant, who committed suicide in prison on Tuesday, was buried yesterday. The jury returned a verdict of temporary insanity. The Turkish ironcased frigate Osman Ghazy, 14, Capt. Arib Bey, is now alongside the sheer hulk in Hamoaze, Devonport, receiving her armament. It consists of 14.150-pounders, muzzle-loading, rifled shunt guns on the main deck, one 150-pounder pivot gun on the upper deck aft, and one 300- pounder gun of the same kind on the forecastle. All these guns are Armstrongs ; the 150-pounders are mounted on wrought iron carriages and slides, with self-acting compressors of an improved de scriptioh. Common, segment, and steel shells are supplied with the guns. The Osman Ghazy will pro bably leave Plymouth towards the end of the week, and will be taken to Constantinople by Capt. D. R. Coinyn, a lieutenant of the Royal Naval Reserve. The annual inspection of the Ist division of the Depot Brigade, Royal Artillery, stationed at Sheer ness, took place on Saturday morning by Major- Gen. Sir Robt. Walpole, K.C.8., Commander-in- Chief of the Chatham district. Accompanied by Brigade-Major Congreve, he arrived at Sheerness by the 10 o'clock train, and was met at the railway station by Col. Riddell, commandant of the Royal Artillery for Chatham district, and Col. Gibbon, commanding the Ist division of the depot brigade at Sheerness. He immediately proceeded to the parade ground in front of the centre bastion, where the troops were drawn up in line to receive them. After the usual salute the troops opened the column and marched past in slow and quick time. They were then put through. various evolutions by Col. Gibbon, teries. The troops next formed into square, two feet deep, when Major-Gen. Walpole addressed them, expressing his great satisfaction at the smart and soldierly appearance of the men, and likewise at the small amount of Crime which existed in the division. They were then dismissed, and the gallant General proceeded to inspect the barracks, the soldiers' food, the hospital, and the books of the garrison. He ex pressed his entire satisfaction with the result of the inspection, and returned to Chatham by the three o'clock train. The head-quarter squadron of the 2d Dragoons (Scots Greys), under the command of Col. Darby Griffith, C. 8., is under orders to leave Aldershot Camp for Manchester. The mounted portion will proceed to its destination ;by road this day, and the &mounted portion, with the soldiers' families, by rail to-morrow. The mounted portion of the Ist Royal Dragoons is under orders to leave Aldershot Camp. Four troops will proceed to Shorncliffe on the 7th proximo, and the head-quarters and foor troops to Brighton on the following day. On the departure of the Ist and 2d Dragoons from Aldershot, the East Cavalry Barracks will be occu pied by the Bth Hussars, and the South Cavalry Barracks by the 3d Hussars. The sick, hospital attendants, and soldiers' fami lies of the Ist Battalion of the 14th Regiment were ordered to march from the camp at Aldershot on Saturday morning to the Farnborough station of the South-Western Railway, and proceed by the 11 20 a.m. train to Portsmouth. The detachment consisted of 3 officers, 57 men, 72 women, and 125 children. The Ist Battalion Grenadier Guards is under orders to leave Aldershot this morning for London, moving by route-march and encamping on the way. Thefollowing has just been promulgated atAlder shot in the Tegimental orders of the Ist battalion 21st- Fusiliers :—" The officer commanding feels that he must not allow the expression of commen dation and approval elicited from. his Royal High ness the Field-Marshal Commanding-in-Chief on two occasions —viz., the 12th and 19th inst.—the former on the inspection of the garrison by the Prince of Wales, the latter on the occasion of a field day of the:whole garrison under his immediate com mand, to go unnoticed. On the first occasion his Royal Highness was pleased to direct the major general commanding the brigade to express to the regiment his high satisfaction with the manner in which the battalion had marched past. On the second occasion his Royal Highness was good enough to express in person his high gratification to Col. Stuart at the manner in which the regiment moved, and to say that he considered it a pattern one. Such flattering approval involves great credit to both offi cers and men, and Col. Stuart cannot allow so pleas ing an opportunity to pass without thanking e regiment for its marked attention on all such occa sions.' YEOMANRY. The Worcestershire Regiment of Queen's Own Yeomanry Cavalry arenow up on duty for eight days at Worcester. The regiment is under the command of Lieut.-Col. Commandant the Earl of Dudley, and Lieut.-Col. the Right Hon. Sir J. S. Pakington, G.C.B. There are ten troops, and the regi ment musters about 800 men, all well mounted. There, was a lengthy drill on Saturday at Dempsey Ham, near Worcester, when the artillery and car bine practice was pronounced most effective. The review will take place on Wednesday next. Yester day the regiment attended divine service at Wor cester Cathedral, when there was, as usual, a very crowded congregation. The latest advices from Hayti, through Spanish channels, are to June 24. According to them, the insurrection against President Geffrard was on the point of being suppressed. The main army of the insurgents was shut up in the town of Le Cap, which was besieged by sea and land by the national forces under General Lubenisse. The Senate and House of Representatives had passed reso lutiOns pledging their confidence and support to the Exe cutive. The evacuation of the Domingan part of the island by the Spaniards has been completed by the blow ing up of the two forts of San Francisco and San Pedro. Forty-three hundredweight of powder were employed in this work, which is described as a terribly sublime spec taclo. The rest of the town of Montecristo, mainly built by the Spaniards during their occupation, was set on fire by the St. Domingans in sight of the Spanish army so soon as the latter had embarked.—The index. , PRICE 4d. S TAMPED sd. Defence fVntere°sting and exciting fi e ld d ays oolvirich Do c ky ar d. Attack and a t n he d in D o e s f t e i in connection with the volunteermovement took place - on Saturday evening last, in the presence of many thousands of spectators atWoolwich Dockyard. The proceedings commenced by the annual in spection of the brigade of Dockyard Volunteer Ar tillery, which assembled in review order at 5 o'clock, under the command of Major Piers, commandant of the force, with Capt. and Adjutant Elliott, and other officers. The brigade having formed into square on the parade ground previous to active operations, a valuable silver challenge cup, the gift of Mrs. Piers, wife of the major commanding, was presented to the corps by that lady, who addressed the force in appropriate terms, and handed the cup to Quartermaster-Sergeant Brown to be competed for by members of the brigade at heavy gun prac tice. The brigade was then reviewed by the in specting officer, Col. Maberly, and the commandant and staff, and subsequently marched past the standard at slow and quick time in excellent style. The force then formed square, deployed into line, and carried out a series of manual, platoon, and light infantry evolutions, which called forth the special commendations of themilitary officers present. The more imposing spectaAl44..s4 assaul4.--and , shanrtght commenced at half-past six o'clock, when the usefulness of the brigade as a defensive force was well exemplified. The attacking force was repre sented by the flag-ship Fisgard, moored exactly op posite the barbette battery of four 32-pounder smoothbore guns, on shore, with a party of seamen gunners and a strong detachment of the 21st Kent (Royal Arsenal) Volunteer Rifles, and the Essex Volunteer Artillery, the latter being posted with two mortars on the North Woolwich shore, whilst the dockyard battery, with several 9-pounder guns in position to the right and left, forming the de fence, were manned and worked by gunners of the dockyard brigade. The scene presented was of a most animated description. Vessels in the river decked with colours fore and aft, immense stacks of timber fronting the wharf, and every available spot commanding a view of the operations, were crowded with spectators, amongst whom were a large pro portion of ladies. Signal rockets having been sent up from the Fis gard, the heavy guns of that vessel opened a terrific fire upon the dockyard battery, which replied with equal force, as did also the 9-pounders on the right and left. Amidst the dense smoke which prevailed, the 21st Kent,- having embarked in small boats, were rowed round to the steps of the bat tery ; but their landing was opposed by a murderous fire .from the carbines of the defenders and the ordnance on shore. Ulti mately the attacking force, in spite of all obstacles, protected by the Fisgard, by means of scaling lad ders, sprang gaily over the walls of the battery, and being overpowered the gunners retreated ; the standard was lowered in token of submission, and the battery was fully in the hands of the enemy. The defenders, however, made a good retreat, and carried off to a good position the 9-pounder guns to the right and left of the battery. The defenders then formed into two divisions, skirmishers were sent cut, and a fierce volley firing was kept up by both the contending parties. At this juncture it was evident that other means must be adopted to regain possession of the battery, as the invaders were still protected by the guns of the Fisgard, and at the sound of the bugle the entire brigade of dock yard artillery re-formed into line in excellent order. The guns which bad been saved from the enemy were also again placed in favourable positions for a►ggressive. movement, and the defending force at quick time made a determined and irresistible bayonet chargeupon the enemy. The force in pos session was driven helter-skelter over the walls of the battery to their boats, and succeeded in escap ing under cover of the Fisgard guns, although ex posed to a most galling fire from the_ carbines of a detachment stationed along the front of the wharf. The battery was completely retaken, and the stan dard again hoisted amidst the loud cheers of the brigade. Subsequently, both the contending parties reassembled on shore, where they were addressed in terms of high commendation by Major Piers as to the manner in which the several evolutions had been -carried out. The proceedings terminated about dusk, when the force saluted and marched off, pre ceded by the bands of the dockyard brigade and the Royal Arsenal Rifles. The officers of the brigade were subsequently entertained at the residence of the commanding officer, Major Piers. - - THE VOLUNTEERS. --...4,,.--,- BERKSHIRE RIFLE ASSOCIATION. The encampment of the administrative battalion of this county terminated on Saturday last with a review in the Great Park, to which the Queen's Westminster and the St. George's came from town, by special train by the South-Western Railway, to take part in the proceedings. These battalions marched through the town anddown the Long-walk, headed by their excellent bands, to the ground, where the Berks battalion had been drawn up in quarter distance column, being under the command of their gallant colonel, Col. L. Lindsey, V.C., M.P. The Queen's Westminster formed on the left of the Berk shire battalion, and the St. George's on the right. On the arrival of Major-Gen. Seymour, the inspect ing general, he was received by a general salute. The staff was composed of Col. Colville, Capt. Sey mour, Capt. Gould of the 97th and others. After the general had taken up his position, each battalion prepared for the marching past, which was done in quarter distance and performed in a highly creditable manner, after this a portion of the St. George's re tired to the left side of the Long-walk about half-a wile distant, to represent the enemy availing them selves of the shelter of the trees for protection. The St. George's led on the attack, supported by the Berkshire and Queen's in line. The skirmishing of the St. George's was kept up with great spirit, and after driving the enemy back about half-a-mile, and then fi n ding themselves so strongly opposed by them, they were compelled in turn to retire. The Berks and Westminster commenced a withering file fire from the rightof companies, and having been supposed to have checked the enemy, the order was given to prepare to charge. This was a most exciting movement,when each battalion was seen advancing withfixed bayonets at the trail to meet the enemy; on the word Charge" being given the men came to the charge, bayonets at a steady double, cheering as they advanced and driving all before them. After this spirited move ment each battalion retired, but were soon afterwards commanded to form battalion squares to resist the enemy's supposed cavalry, and file firing was ordered from the right and left of squares, which was sus tained with great credit. After this movement the battalions formed line, and commenced volley firing, the Berkshire battalion sustaining their reputation by their perfect vollies. After this proceeding, each ,battalion took ground to the rear by companies, and the command was given to form company squares, and commenced file firing. They were then drawn up in close column, and Major-General afterwards addressed the men, telling them he was happy to say he should be able to send to the Horse Guards and the War Office a very favourable account of the proceedings. The weather was beautifully fine. The time, to wards the evening, being well chosen, the magnificent spot selected, with the immense number of spectators, formed altogether a most interesting and imposing sight. The ground was kept by the 2d battalion of Coldstream Guards. At the conclusion the Guards, headed by their bands, returned to Windsor, where they had a respite previous to their return to town, which allowed them to witness the finish of Eton Regatta and display of fireworks ou the Eyot from "the Eton Brocas. WEST LONDON (4TH MIDDLESEX) RIFLES. This corps, whtch is wader the command of Lord ) ~k . :4nc- i - L -4.. :g4' , -14; t 43. 474 4 Truro, and composed of coachmakersbliecotitorsP and upholsterers, was inspected on Saturday evening i n Regent's Park by Colonel Ibbettson, inspector of volunteers. There were four companies present of 24 file, or 260 of all ranks, including bands. The inspector arrived on the ground, which had previ ously been cleared by the 3d Middlesex Artillery, at eight o'clock, and the manoeuvres commenced imme diatety. On this occasion marching past wa s dig_ pensed with, and the men were exercised in the usual movements of battalion drill, file and volley firing, skirmishing, and forming squares to receive cavalry. At the conclusion Colonel IBBETTSON addressed the corps, which he said well deserved the title of a crack metropolitan regiment. The corps had manoeuvred according to his instructions, and he had not discovered a single mistake. He observed great steadiness and attention in the ranks, and the officers thoroughly understood their drill. lle was very well pleased indeed, and should have great pleasure in reporting the efficient state of the corps most favourably to the Secretary of State. Cheers were given for the gallant inspector, for Lord Truro, and for the 3d Middlesex Artillery who kept the ground, a duty which the West Lon don have promised to do for them on the 12th of August. The two corps then marched home, headed by their respective bands. THE NATIONAL ARTILLERY ASSOCIATION. The first prize meeting of this association, which which has been formed under Royal and distin guished patronage, to afford that encouragement to volunteer artillery practice which the National Rifle Association has given to small arms, Ononivi stecnni cn t n - or- - 7 volunteer artillery Companies t oo k *up lodgings i n tents, within the boundaries of the Government practice-ground. The War Office authorities have very kindly granted the free use of camps and the grounds, and the volunteers, on entering Shoebury ness, found all the tents erected by the men of the Royal Artillery, between whom and the volunteers there are the best feelings subsisting. The men of the Royal Artillery were ready to give every infor mation to the volunteers, and between the officers of the two services a complete entente cordiale has been established. The detachments availing themselves of the pri vilege of encamping and shooting for the prizes— among which are prizes from the Queen, the Prince of Wales, the Duke of Cambridge, and Lord Pal merston, include the members of regiments from all parts of the country ; and among those who had taken up camp quarters were the following artillery corps :-Ist Essex, Ist Sussex, 2d Sussex, Ist A Cinque Ports, Ist B Cinque Ports, Ist C Cinque Ports, 2d Cinque Ports, 4th Cinque Ports, Ist and 12th Kent, 3d Durham, 4th West York, Ist Mid dlesex, and 2d Middlesex. The 3d Middlesex, which used to be a large corps, whatever it is now, is conspicuous only by its absence. The members of the different corps began to ar rive early in the morning, and by the afternoon de tachments from the country began to march into Southend in soldierly order, with knapsacks on their backs and that regard to detail which marks the well-disciplined corps. In that, so well organised and military did the different detachments look, that not a few of the inhabitants of the town were debating among themselves what inducement in the shape of pay the volunteers had to come, for, with the customary views of some of the " nation of shopkeepers," they could not comprehend the fact that men could find pleasure and holiday in perfect ing themselves in duty for their country. It only remains to be said that the arrangements, which were made by Captain Rutley, the secretary, for the comfort of the men, were all that could be desired, and the men, encamped on a place which in respect to the amusements of the town is a wild waste, appeared joyous in anticipation of fine weather and a week's enjoyment at the sea-side in their volunteer duties. SOLICITORS. Messrs. Sole, Turners, and Hardwick, 68, Aldermanbury. BROKERS. Messrs. Partridge and Greenfield, 21, Thrograortou-street. SECRETARY (PRO TEM.). C. J. Cadogan, Esq. TEMPORARY OFFICES. 1, Royal Exchange-buildings. DISTILLERY. Distillery, Church-street, Lambeth, S. PROSPECTUS. This Company is formed for the purpose of purchasing, carrying on, and extending the business of Hodges's Dis tillery, and of appropriate operations which may be con nected therewith. The world-wide reputation of this establishment is well known and appreciated. The Distillery has been estab lished and prosperously worked since 1774, and many for tunes have been realised out of the business. This establishment, with all its current trade, will be handed over to this Company on the Ist of August next, the vender guaranteeing the Company against any loss as to such of the asse t s an d l i abilities as it may be mutually convenient to transfer. The property is capacious, well situated, and admirably adapted to its purpose, and it is held upon desirable titles, nearly the whole being freehold. The plant has with never-ceasing care and attention been improved as fast as advantageous modifications of machinery have been introduced, and its present working capability is adequate to supply a trade of fourfold the actual returns. The establishment is, Moreover, provided with the most complete independent gas and water works. Looking at the present extent and condition of the pre mises, plant, and machinery, with a view to enlarged business without further outlay, the Directors feel con vinced that the establishment is one of the most perfect of its kind in existence. Relying also greatly upon the very confident expression of opinion which they obtain from gentlemen eminent in the trade as to the eligibility of the concern, the Directors sincerely believe the prospects of the Company to be more glowing than they are willing to express. Mr. Frederick Hodges, the proprietor and vendor, in re-- tiring, desires to do so in order to relax in his application without altogether losing his interest in the business ; and whilst ho stipulates to retain a largo share in the capital of the Company, he does not require to bo paid in the sense of goodwill for the reputation and' business of his house otherwise than out of the balance of not profits hereafter realised in excess of dividends at the rates of 10 and 15 per cent. to the Shareholders. Tho price to be paid by the Company for this celebrated business, therefore, is simply the amount of valuation in respect of the premises and plant, as settled by the Com pany's valuer. It is well understood, not only throughout the trade, but also by the public at large, that Distillers, like Brewers, command an extension of business in proportion to the facilities and support which they can extend to the trade ; and this circumstance explains the heavy capital absorbed in successful establishments of the kind, and the peculiar fitness of such business for the employment of a Joint-stock Company's resources. The Directors have power to allot one thousand shares fully paid up. Prospectuses and Forms of Application for Shares can be obtained from the Brokers and Solicitors, as well as at the Temporary Offices of the Company; and from Messrs. Clench, Smith, and Co., 1, Royal Exchange-buildings, E.C. Deposits upon which no allotments are made will be re turned in full. HODGES'S DISTILLERY COMPANY (Limited). Incorporated pursuant to " The Companies Act, 1862." Capital £200,000, with Power to Increase. TEMPORARY OFFICES. 1, Royal Exchange-buildings ; Distillery, Church-street, Lambeth. FORM OF APPLICATION FOR SHARES. No. To . the Directors of " Hodges's Distillery Company (Limited)." Per Messrs. Clench, Smith, and Co. Gentlemen, — I request that you will allot to me shares of £25 each in the above Company, having paid to your Bankers the Deposit of £1 per share thereon; and, in consideration of such allotment, or of any less number of shares which you may appropriate to me, I here undertake to pay the £4 per share then required, as also afterwards to pay any Call thereon, and I further undertake to execute the Articles of Association, when required, and I hereby au thorise you to inscribe my name on the register of members of your Company. Dated this day of 186 Name in full Residence Profession or Trade Place of Business Signature London: F. Pitman, 20, paternoster-row, E.C. Now ready, board 3, price is. 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SCIENTIFIC AND ORNAMENTAL PRESENTS. it-RNAmENTS for the Drawing-room, Library, kJ and Dining-room, consisting of a new and cegant assort ment of VASES, Figures, Groups, Candlesticks, Obelisks, Ink stands, oeautiful inlaid Tables, Paper weights, Rat, in Italian, AlabafiV3r, Paean, Marble, Bronze, Derbyshire Spar, &o. Imported and manufactured by JAMES TENNANT, Mine. ralogist to her Majesty, 149, Stand, W.C., London. Mr. Tennant arranges elementary collections of ROCKS, &I ENE RA LS, and FOSSILS, to illustrate the new edition of Lyell's Elements o f Geolo gy ; th ey will greatly f soilitate the interesting study of MINERALOGY and GEOLOGY, sad can be had at 2,5, 10, 20, 50, to 5)0 guin eas eac h . PRACTICAL INSTRUCTION In GEOLOGY and MINE- R &LOGY is given by ktr.TENNANT,F.G.S., at 149. Strand. Senor Alvaro Reynoso, director of the Government laboratory at Havana, has introduced a new process for the refinement of sugar by the use of phosphate of alumi num, which is alleged to be superior in every respect to every process hitherto attempted or prop ose d . The French Academy of Sciences has appointed a com m i ss i on to in quire into this invention. —The The most gigantic railway project in our engineering age seems on the eve of practical realisation. It is nothing less than a railway through the Swiss Alps, connecting Northern with Southern Europe by a continuous track for the locomotive. There appears to be no doubt that the physical difficulties, enormous though these are, can be overcome-with money, of which there is no lack, and the only question has hitherto been as to the choice of routes. The city of Genoa had appropriated 6 ,000,000 f. towards the work on condition that the Lukmanier pass was se lected; Milan contributes 10,000,0001. on a similar con dition in favour of the Splugen pass. Switzerland and Bavaria, on the other hand, prefer respectively tho St. Gotthart and the Brenner. Signor Jacini, th e It a li an Minister of Public Works, has just appointed a commis sion to examine the various plans and report upon the locality of the proposed road best suitable to the interests of the whole kingdom. Ile has also induced the cities of their appropriations to what- Genoa and Milan to apply ever route the commission might recommend. In addi to these 16,000,000 there is 1 0,000,000 which, by a clause in the treaty for the sale of the State railways, the new', company is bound to contribute towards the proposed undertaking. A bill, based upon the report of the com mission, will be introduced in the Chambers at the next session, and negotiations are now on foot with the Go vernments of Switzerland and Baden to settle the amounts of subsidies to be paid by them. The participation of Wirtemberg, Bavaria, and the German Customs Union is also invited and expected, though the latter have not yet diplomatically recognised the kingdom of Italy.— The Index. PRIZE MEETING OP THE 7TH SURREY. On Saturday the 7th Surrey held their annual meeting at Wimbledon ranges, when some thirty prizes were shot for. The arrangements for the shooting, which were made by Sergeant-major Wallis, were carried on under Major Jones, the adjutant, with whom was Lieutenant Stewart. The first-class prize, presented by Colonel Beresford, was won by Private Williams, and the chief of the series of prizes given by Mr. Doulton, M.P. for Lambeth, was won by Paymaster Collins, who was also successful in winning the first of the three prizes given by J. Johnson, Esq., the treasurer. Sergt. Provyn was very successful, for he won the non-commissioned officers' prize and several others ; and Captain Porter alsO won several prizes. No winner can take more than three prizes —a very wholesome regulation. Many prizes remain to be shot for, for the list was a very long one, and, with all the excellent arrangements, darkness came on before winners could be assigned to all the prizes, several of which were presented through Quarter master Gauntlet—a most active member of the regiment. INSPECTION OF THE 10T, 19TH, AND 23RD SURREY CORPS. On Saturday evening there were three corps in spected in Kennington Park by Colonel Wright, the Deputy Inspector General. The regiments were under the command of Col. Labrow, the 10th mustering two companies ; the 19th six ; and th e 23rd one ; and after drilling until it was so dark that they could see no longer, a square was formed, and Col. Wright addressed them in terms expressing his great satisfac don with the general drill, but with a few words urging the officers to take care not to allow the men to press to the right flank in marching past —a defect which he said he had noticed in some of the companies of most corps. Colonel Labrow acknowledged the compliment, and sail he could not call for three cheers for the inspecting officer, as he knew the gallant soldier would look upoil, such a proceeding as unmilitary. The men then reforQed column and marched from the ground. ANECDOTES OF GENERAL GRA:.": l T. — When Gen. Grant was in New York, says a gossipping correspondent, some one congratulated him on his relfief from st: much re sponsibility and care. Ho remarked that such (meth:Alone afforded himno relief, and that his responsibility and labour would be more for the next twelve months than they had been for the twelve months past. A friend of mine visited General Grant's father, who, with the utmost simplicity, related many striking incidents in the life of the lieutenant general. One was quite characteristic. The old gentleman visited his son out West, just after the surrender of Vick S 4 burg. In walking round he saw the carcasses of hundreds and thousands of cattle and horses, and as a manufacturer of leather he saw before him a fine field for speculation. He went to his son and told him what he had seen, and asked him for an order to gather the skins. "And what do you think," said the old man, " Lysuss said ? Why he told me that I had bettor go home, and not be, speculating on the battle field and compromising him with the Government." A gentleman who was present at & dinner givento General Grant by several Congressmen, says General Grant spoke but one word during the whole dinner. His Engineer, in giving an account of the Pas sage of a river, spoke of it as 13 feet wide. General Grant lifted his finger and said " fourteen."—dnti - Slatc r y Standard. GENERAL GRANT'S GRANDMOTHER. —Died at Crofts of Tulloch, in parish of Abernethy, on the 9th inst., aged 98 years, Mrs. Catherine Macdonald or Grant, some time at Corbeth House, near Glasgow. Mrs. G ran t had three sons, gallant young men, who entered the British ar l m ex l of the present century—J ames, Alexander, James rose from th e ran k s to b e a , y an about der, the and b Peter.egin n conunissioned officer, and died of his wounds many years after at the Cape of Good Hope. Alexander and Peter latterly emigrated to America, and joined the army of that country. Peter, after havi ng a tt a i ne d th e ran k o f ma j or, was killed in Mexico. M rs . G ran t su b sequen tl y wen t t o America, in search of Alexander, where she remained for nine months, but got no trace of him till on the eve of re turning home, when she learned that he was then in the State of Ohio, but at such a distance that it was impossible for her to get his length. Since she had not heard of him. This Alexander, a person of great muscular strength, and who stood six feet four inches high, if alive, is now seventy six years of age, and his brother Peter a year or two younger It is surmised by many of the clan whether either of these two brothers may not be the father of General Grant of the American army. Deceased herself to the last cherished the pleasing although perhaps erroneous impression that General Grant was her grandson. She was born at Tors parden, in Inverallan. Mrs. Grant was chargeable to no body, she having had sufficient means of her own for her subsistence.—Elgin Cwrier. 0. d.