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gc /./ La , and one depositor to every 17 perso - , I '6. o4 S( '' '/ 1:6"" one depositor to seventy persons ; an .v,4 ef ",:v Ak #164 • • • VI • •=a.; '. 6 )Phr-e *1) 41 4 .1i11 ' rp . A 1 /\ of the United Kingdom one depositor AI 11 4.- 1 . ha - g , person,. s. been stated on authority that in Paris, as , , Allk ‘ \-1 !), in London, there is one Savings Bank depositor to 3 , -; , twcr bIE ;Ifir, - - • 1. _I , , LONDON must have a SUPPER and MUSIC at ICVA R OO3l for Gentlemen. Remember. we wait for you • sNS atter the Covent-garden Pantomime and the Theatre. LL WHISKY. DUBLIN , 18n5. T his celebrated OId EXHIBITION IRISH WHISKY gained the Dublin Prize Medal. It is Pure, Mild, Mellow, Delicious, and very Wholesome. Bold in Bottles, 35. Bd., at the Retail Houses in London ; by dents in the principal towns to England ; or wholesale every seven persons, but that in the whole of France there is only one depositor to every 25 persons. THE SUN, LONDON, TUESDAY EVENING, FEB_RUARY 13, 1866. 8, GREAT WINDMILL-STREET, LONDON, W. Observe the Red Beal, Pink Label. and Cork branded Kinahatt's LL Whisky." N°. 22,982. PRICE 4d. STAMPED sd. On Friday, Feb. 16, in 2 vols.. with Portrait, 215., T.ADY ARABELLA STUART'S LIFE AND I A LETTERS: including numerous Original and Un published Documents. By ELIZABETH COOPER. Hurst and Blackett, 13, Great Marlborough-street. T HE WELLINGTON RESTAURANT, ST. JAMES'S-STREET. Entrance, 1110, Piccadilly. BREAKFASTS, LUNCHEONS, AND DINNERS from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Charges moderate. An Elegant DINING 110011 for Ladies and Families. TO MEMBERS of PARLIAMENT and OTHERS.—A Gentleman, who is well connected and highly educatdd, an excellent correspondent, and who has lately held an official rosition of importance, SEEKS an APPOIW PM ENT as SEC It ETA.RY, or in any other capacity in which his > binges would be actively engaged and fairly appreciated.—Address S.G , 22, Pall-mall, S. WY. but she still continued to drive, and about 8 30 she I struck on the east side of the bar. She shortly after wards began to break up, and the master and crew left in the boat, which capsized, and four of the six men who formed the crew were drowned. One re mained clinging to the boat until taken off by some Coastguardsmen at the Branksea station, and the other succeeded in swimming ashore. On making inquiries at Bournemouth, about five miles from Poole, we learnt that between 8 and 10 o'clock this morning two dead bodies were picked up there. One was taken to Branksome Towers, the residence of Mr. C. IV. Packe, M.P., and the other to Boscome, the house of Sir Percy Shelley. A couple of boats were also picked up, one of which bore the name of the Pallas, of Weymouth. A party of fishermen and others were on the' Sandbank, at the entrance of Poole harbour, during the height of the gale yes terday morning, and they report having seen two vessels go down a short distance from the shore. Apparently all hands were lost. No less than from 15 to 18 sail were observed at one time in Studland Bay, the fate of which is entirely unknown, except ing the Elizabeth and Eliza. Such a gale has not been experienced on this portion of the coast for the past 30 years. welfare of the deserving poor of the metropolis, I entertain a strong and earnest hope that the project will so commend itself to the sympathies and judgment of the inhabitants of London, as to insure on their part that interest and co-ope ration which will secure to future generations of the poor those comforts which, with the blessing of Providence, it is my object to bestow upon them.—With great respect and regard, I am, your humble servant, Dreadful Accident in the City. VIUTUAL LOAN FUND ASSOCIATION (Incarpoted by Act of Parliamout, 1810), 1 4 m , RUSS ELL -STREET, COVENT-GARDEN, LONDON. p4OVANCES MONEY on Personal Security, Bills of Sale, rehold or beneficial Leasehold Property, without inquiry pJo, or any deduction whatever, for periods of one, two, or e years, repayable weekly, monthly, or quarterly. Rills 130unted. Thenreatest secrecy observed. Advances also jmade towards the Purchase of a House, repayable in 5, 10, or Yers et,ve lope. — Forms free on application, or receipt of a stamped FIFTEEN PERSONS SCALDED WITH MOLTEN PEWTER. Yesterday afternoon, between the hours of four and five o'clock, the inhabitants of Aldersgate st.reet, City, were thrown into a painful stat e o f ex citement in consequence of the following deplorable occurrence, by which not fewer than 15 men were seriously, and it is feared some were fatally, scalded. The premises in which the misfortune happened belonged to Mr. Maw, surgical instrument maker, carrying on an extensive business in Aldersgate street, nearly facing the Money-order -office of the General Post-office. NEW NOVEL BY THE AUTHOR OF " A FIRST FRIENDSHIP." Now ready, at all the Libraries, in 3 vols., GILBERT RUG G E By the Author of •"A First Friendship," &c. Hurst and Blackett, 13, Great Marlborough-street. 91 H E O X F O R D, 6, OXFORD-STREET, W. WHAT DO THE WILD WAVES SAY NOW ? —That the FlElty CROSS has arrived, bringing some magnificent KAISOW CONGOUS of delicious flavour, and which may now be had, at a mere commission on the import price, of the EAST INDIA TEA CO I PAN Y, No. 5, Great St. Helen's Churchyard, Bishopsgate-street. The Oxford and Canterbury Hall Company (Limited). THIS EVENING, and during the Week, EXTRA PERFORMANCES by all the available talent. Opera, Burlesque, Pantomime, Ballet, and Comedy Every Evening, performed by the entire company, including Misses Russell, Fitz Henry, Barrie ; Messrs. A. St. Albyn, W. Williams, Spagnoli, &c. TIE HUNGARIANS in their new entertainment, entitled " Kanasz es Csardas ;" Messrs. Duriah and Davies's illustrations of Negro Life ; the ENCHANTED HASH, eleven characters performed by Mr. E. Marshall, the entertainment written expressly for him by Mr. W. T. Vandervell ; the wondrous JEAN BOND ; and a host of other talent, for which see pro gramme and small biIIs.—EVERY EVENING. GEORGE PEABODY. To his Excellency Charles Francis Adams, United States Minister. The Et. lion. Lord Stanley, M.P., Sir James E merson Tennant, body Trustees of the Pea- Donation C. M. Lampson, Esq., J. S. Morgan, Esq., Fund. London, Jan. 29, 1866. EDWARD HARPER, Secretary. STARCH MANUFACTURERS GTO H. R. K. THE PRINCESS OF WALES. I, EN FIE L D PATENT STARCII Used in the Royal Laundry, .0../cD AWARDED THE PRIZE MEDAL, 1862. Sold by all Glocers, Chandlers, &c. &o. TEETH AND PAINLESS DENTISTRY. Messrs. LEWIN and SIMEON MOSELY and SONS, Dentists, 30, Berners-street, Oxford-street, and 448, Strand, Opposite Charing-cross Railway Station. Their painless artificial teeth are unequalled for economy, durability, comfort, and all purposes of articulation and mas tication. Operations of every kind being unnecessary, the most nervous patient can be supplied without fear of pain or inconvenience. The following is the acknowledgment made by the trustees of the princely gift of an additional £lOO,OOO :--. PHILLIPS AND COMPANY'S TEAS ARE BEST AND CHEAPEST. STn 4nd. to FINE BLACK TEA, ls. 6d., 25., 2s. 6d., 35., ' B . ttobt Delicious Black Tea is now only 38. 6d. ncr pound. at; Bich, Rare, Choice Coffee, is. 4d.. Is. 6d., Is. Bd. PHILLIPS and CO., TEA MERCHANTS, 8 , Sing William-street, City, London, E.C. I , Price current free. Sugars at market prices. ~-,,RILLIes and CO. send all goods Carriage Free within ;24t rniles of So. 8, Ring William-street, 40s. worth Car e Free to any itailway Station or Market Town in Eng ill?. Phillips and Co. have no Agents, nor any connection anY house in Wo - cester or Swansea. Consultation free. Teeth from ss, Sets from 5 to 25 ge. warranted. Admission—Area, 6d. ; stalls and balcony, Is. ; private boxes, 10s. 6d. • For the efficacy, utility, and success of their system, vide „ Lancet." Daily attendant; at 30, Berners-street, Oxford-street, and 448, Strand, London - 15, Whit e r r i argate, H u ll ; 10 , Norfolk street, Sheffield; 4, kast-parade, Leeds ;• and 14, St. Nicholas street, Scarbro'. CANTERBURY HALL, RI-F1J11! TI-FITM. During the Week will be performed the above most extraordinary Entertainment, containing all the novel ties now in this country, and including the services of Les Montagnard ,s their first appearance ; Mr. E. Mar shall, Mrs. and Mr. W. Randall, the renowned Talliott, Les Freres d'Etoile, Signor Tescano, a la Donato; Les Tableaux d'Amour, illuminated by the Magnesium - Light ; Fairy Orchestra, designed and painted by Mr. T. Burgess and Mr. W. Gowrie ; and Grand Ballet of upwards of one hundred ballerines. The whole written and composed expressly for this establishment by William Vandervell, Esq. In addition to the vocal and instrumental entertain ment. EVERY EVENING. Observe—Established 1830. No connection with any of the same name. Now ready, Vols. 111. and IV., completing the wor k, o f T HE HON. GRANTLEY BERKELEY'S . LIFE AND RECOLLECTIONS. The Gales. 1V1t• HOWARD, SURGEON-DENTIST, 52, ti t , „ of -g Fleet treet, has introduced an entirely new descrlp or I. ARTIFICIAL TEETH,fixed without sprin r ,s, wire , %a nlgotatures. They so perfectly resemble the natural teeth ob serv _ 0 be distinguished fro n the originals by the closest be foo n; they will never change colour or decay, and will blem o r Superior to any teeth ever before used. This rul does not require the extraction of roots, or any pain loo,yPeration, and with support and preserve teeth that are ti oll 7, and is guaranteed to restore articulation and mastica in Decayed teeth stopped and rendered sound and useful Mastication. TRURO, Monday. Admission—Area, 6d; stalls and balcony, is. ItrADANIE TIISSAUD'S EXHIBITION, Baker-street. 52. Fleet-street. At home from 10 till 5, 11) F 4APNESS.—The SOUND MAGNIFIER, and p eree Invisible Voice Conductor. It fits into the not th e is Ptible ; th e unp l easant sensat i on o f singing noises in t o c rea e d IS enti re ly remove d. It a ff or d s immediate relief ch t e aL Persons, a n d ena bl es th em ,to hear distinctly at i n '94 and public assemblies. Every other end of hear atreeinstrument. Messrs. SOLOMON, 39, Albemarle -110e-4(1111y. VV 4I HRES.—BY ROYAL LETTERS PATENT. RITE'S 'MOC-MAIN LEVER TRUSS tz IP ERPEtITED AND EXHIBITED IN THE GREAT Tivot, IIIITIONS OF 1851 AND 1862), is allowed by upwards of iLve a ßu tdred Medical Gentlemen to be the most effeotive Tbeention in the curative treatment of 11 ERN I A. here is of a steel s p r i ng, so o ft en h ur tf u l i n it s e ff ec t s, avoided—a soft bandage being worn round the RZY.., while the requisite resisting power is supplied by the sad - Hain Pad and Patent Lever, fitting with so much ease duri:.; os eness that it cannot be detected, and may be worn trus s ' sleep. A descriptive circular may be had, and the 0 4 _, Which cannot fail to fit, forwarded by post, on the dr 4nierence of the body, two inches below the hips, being 4 ' to the manu facturer, Mr. WHITE, 228, Piccadilly. kik,Blo2le Truss, ,6d ., , 265. 6(1., and 31s. 6d. Postage, ls. k„4,,,,.0ub1e Truss, 31s. 425., and 525. 6d. Postage, ls Bd. 7, umbilical Truss, 425. and 525. 6d. Postage, Is. 10d. po et -office Orders to be made payable to John White. Post •ee, eimuoilly. NEW PATENT PLASTIC STOCKINGS, p4KNEE -CAPS &a., for traricose s Vains and all oases of l oness and Swelling of he Legs, Sprains, &C. They are ilk e lu, light in texture, and inexpensive, and are drawn on she _ . 1111 or Po dinary stocking. Price 4s. 6d.. 75. 6d., 10s.. to 16s. 4 stage 6d. JOHN WHITE. Manufacturnr, 218, Piccadilly. RUPTURES CURED BY C lIANDLER'S NEW LEVER TRUSS. It has the following advantages :—No steel spring re (Plired round the body, is easily applied, does not chafe or : ''coria te the ski n, a d m i ts o f any ki n d o f exerc i se b e i ng ak en, and is imperceptible when worn. end Price s — Sin;l e, 10s. 6d. and 215., postage is . ; Double, 21s. post-office 42 B ', Postage 2s. ; sent on receipt of order and ze tolll3 d hips. Sure to fit. PROLAPSUS ANI, and UTERI instantly re in an d ultimately cured by some entirely new and ver y reL eill°llB appliances . Prices from 10s. 6d., sent by post on - Pt of Size round hips. 171.4 LA .STIC STOCKINGS, KNEECAPS, d eace .ITRGICAL BELTS, and appliances of every eat %li D t3r b with all the latest improvements, and of the .A,T CONSIDERABLY REDUCED PRICES. DIPp -......1.7.4rem.cr; Erroormti Tullius, and_ C4 4 / 1 ? 1IM ITIES cured by CHANDLER'S IMPROVED ' II- EXPANDING BRACES, for both sexes, of all 6tB. lien They strengthen the voice and lungs, relieve indigcs ,l.li,a:lld are especially recommended to children for assist growt, and for promoting health and symmetry of Price 10s. 6d. lead e th e absve instruments are highly recommended by ~..,ng members of the medical profession. Illustrated -""'°glies forwarded. 31R. 11. P. CHANDLER, Surgical 3 lechanician, 66, Berners-street, Oxford street. London, W. ttOSPITAL FOR 49, Great Ormond-s1 T ho Patron—Her Mak - Orrtrnittee have muctl k!'esi,i'NRKSFORD HOPI 4, . at the FORTEEN L et this Charit U y, on Febru Th„ FIRST LIST 01 of 'tost Noble the Marquis Abereorn ~?„ I t, ight Honourable the V'or Shaftesbury, K ,k'l.ht Honourable Earl .I . 4,.gerst -4it Honourable Vis gh ort 4 e R not G ht Rev the Bishop of Tp li c ig heste r 41tizht Rev. the Bishop of Th.,pavi's 4/4,lZht Honourable Lord 1 11.i.h liiitoilonnurable Viscount ,n, bt b:t the Hon. Percy E. I „bert, p . ~,,/441"`°n• and Rev. Charles he li en Willoughby qlitir* . ;able Arthur Kin , It 11 ' e• Hamilton, Bart. ; t atilit e° , 41Dlete List of Stewards will shortly be published. The expense Wl1`„e1,1;41a1 names will be thankfully retell , Ni),-,P•eward is limited to one guinea. iseghtions in aid of the funds are earnestly solicited, and ue v s ortit n attkfully received by the Treasurer, Henry Sykes -"' ; or by any of the Stewards. ua,, le, 1868. SAMUEL WHITFORD, Secretary. SICK CHILDREN, treet, Queen-square. eaty the QUEEN. , leasure in announcing that A. Esq , M.P., has consented to H ANNIVERSARY PESTl uary 12, at Willis's Rooms. STEWARDS. Vice-Admiral Sir Augustus • Clifford Bart. The Rev. Sir - C. Macgregor, Bart. , Sir Archibald Alison, Bart. Admiral Sir William Bowles Col. Beauchamn Walker, C.B. Colonel Home Purees, C.B. Colonel F. IL Waldo Sibthorp Lieut.-Colonel Frederick C. Heppel Litut -Colonel Playfair Michael 7. Bass, Esq., M.P. Allen A. Bathurst, Esq., MP. Stephen Cave, Esq., M. P. W. W. Fitzwilliam Dick, Esq., M.P. Albert grant, Esq., M.P. B. D. Hodg•son. Esq., M.P. J. Dyce Nicol, Esq., M. P. Arthur J Otway, Esq., lf.P. Charles Waring, Esq., M. I'. bb l ' lo MOPE PILLS OR OTHER MEDICINE. -,„ 11 . , ARRY's delicious health-restoring Invalids' Yield„-13,4. 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Ni t t a " Most digestible of all foods and suitable for in- W e and infants in all complaints. et the quote a few out of 62,000 Cures:—Ours N0.58 00 ,216_ lAti,lat Marchioness de Brehan, of seven years' liver . ltith '„ 'wasting away, debility, nervousness, ntability, Net ' nervous palpitation all over, bad I digestion, con t%''ite. • Bleelpiessness, and the most intolerable . nrvo o u n s . tl 'e I t , l°)l ' Okire No. 71, of dyspepsia, from the Right of P:t e r4 S tuart de Decies, Lord Lieutenant of the count y ur l eell 11°rd : - 1. have derived much benefit . from y u o ._ toa4re,,,,_t cod•—Stuart de Decies, Dromana, . O aPPN ill e ; 3 i T. %!..h., aterford. Cure No. 54,816, from the Rev. James ;I. °ll r. -11)bell, Syderstone Rectory, near Fakenham, Nmor i li fer a ll cases of indigestion and particularly when n e e ells more than usually affected, p 1 consider it the t to* t." remedies. It regulates the bile, and m!.ke a s u i ~I llk l3Bl ll TeaSes which would not admit of mercury ,l'ließf ' ll short, a healthy flow of the bile is one m of the v 'a. - do best symnt ms You can make what use y T. of hi -- P lo I am, gentlemen, James 1 Ok ra , 8 communicat n.— '3', p Poell. Cure No. 52,422.—8ri ' 'c1g? House, ,Fruim q)itti„'llrl'eY : Thirty-three years' diseased pi g_e, ; t he '''g of Coblood, liver derangement, deafness, singing in-ind 011k.;:r8,, nstipation, debility, shortness of breath, and ,i16 1 43,,` . ' ' l iver' been removed by your Revalenta . Arabica.. My r 0-',4'iver, stem h h d, and ears are all right, my 11 a, a r ; l aeV' e ,9t, and m a ; ' head , is a marvel to all my aocinap?l - fift""ataes Roberrt:,e ° TimberMerchant. Cure No. 49,832 tieeOrYears' in describable agony from dyspepsia , nervous hisick- -11 88, %t,11111.1e, cough, constipation, flatulency, spasms, z0.44,-Vreiniting Maria Joly, of Lynn, Norfolk. 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Published by J. Clements, Little Palteney-street, price 7d., in cloth 13d., a New Work on the Teeth, entitled PURE DENTISTRY, and WHAT IT DOES FOR US. By A. ESBELL, Surgeon-Dentist, Grosvenor-street, W, "The present may be looked upon in some measure as a popular supplement to the author's former work, 'A Treatise on Dental Surgery ;' and should b:: perused by those who are troubled with their teeth."—Morning Advertiser, Aug. 31, Sold by Simpkin and Marshall, and may be had of all book. sellers. Extra cloth, price 35., HES SOUPIRS : Italian Dreams, Mirrors, and Gleams. By S. PECIIELL, Author of " Poland's Cries," &c. _ _ London : F. Pitman, 20, Paternoster-row, E.C. Just published, extra cloth gilt, gilt eiges, price 3s. 6d., DIAM O N D DUS T. Collected by ELIZA COOK. London : F. Pitman, 20, Paternoster-row. Second Edition, extra cloth, price is. 6d., THE LITTLE THINGS OF NATURE. By LEO H. GRINDON, Author of " Life : its Nature," &o. 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This Work contains Reeeil is for above 900 dishes, pre pared without the use of animal food. It possesses an espe cial interest at the present time on account of the high price 01 meat, and the prevalence of disease among cattle. London: F. Pitman, 20, Paternoster-row. CHOCOLATE.-MENIER'S FRENCH. CHOCOLAT-MENIER, for Breakfast. CHOC OLAT-MENIER is pure, wholesome, and delicious. 31 ENTER'S FRENCH CHOCOLATE. Warehouse, 2.1, Henrietta-street, Covent-garden. Sold everywhere. CULVERWELL'S GRAND TURKISH BATHS, 3, Great Marlborough-street, 3 doors from Poland-street, Ladies every Monday. Gentlemen all other days, 2s. each; 15, One Guinea.. Also opposite the Post-office, 19, St. Martin's-le-Grand. JOHN GOSNELL and CO.'S CHERRY TOOTH PASTE is greatly superior to any tooth powder; gives the teed; a pearl whiteness, protects the enamel from decay, and imparts a pleasant fragrance to the breath. Price Is. 6d.—Red Bull Wharf, i 3, Upper Thames-street, London. MADAME RACHEL'S GEMS of the TOILET comprise all that can enhance and preserve The y, urace and elegance, golden charms of woman - youth, beauty, tresses, ruby lips, pearly teeth, and soft, pearl-like com plexion. These costly Arabian preparations, which have gained for her a world-renowned name, can now be obtaine I of all respectable chemists in town and country, and at her residence, 47A, New Bond-street, where she can be consulted daily. COUGHS, ASTHMA, and incipient CON SUMPTION are ectuall cured bi KEATING'S CoUGH LOZE Gaily which are daily recommended by the Faculty testirr oniald from the most eminent of whom may be inspected —as the most effectual, safe, speedy, and conve nient remedy for Cough and all Disorders of the Lungs, Chest, and Throat. Sola in boxes, is. 14d.; and tins, 2s. 9d., 4s. 63., and 1 Is. each, by T. KEATING. Chemist, 79, St. Paul's Churchyard, London. Sold by all Druggists, dm LAMBERT'S ASTHMATIC BALSAM.-AN EFFECTUAL REMEDY, without confining the bowels or affecting the head, truly efficacious and pleasant, is ac , ranted to be the best medicine for immediately relieving coughs, colds, confirmed cases of asthma, and incipient con sumption. It frequently cures persons whom the faculty pronounce incurable, admirably allays the tickling which pz•ovokes frequent coughing. In approaching consumption its effects arc truly beneficial. Persons deprived of sleep, or even lying down for fear of suffocation, may depend on relief in a few minutes after taking it. Prepared only and sold by W. LA.MBERT, Chemist. 8, King-William-street, Charing cross, London, and by all druggists, in bottles, 130., and three quantities in one, 2s. 9d. each. Be particular. and ask for Lambert's Asthmatic Balsam. The name and address tare engraved on the stamp. NEW ADDITIONS.—In tho Chamber of Horrors aro full-length Portrait Models, taken from Life, of CHAR LOTTE WINSOR and STEPHEN FORWOOD, alias ERNEST SOUTHEY. Open from 11 a.m. till dusk, and from 7 till 10 p.m. Admittance, One Shilling; Children under 10, half-price ; Extra Room; Sixpence. A RGYLL ROOMS, WINDMILL-STREET, Piccadilly. Musical Director and Conductor, M. LUIGI CUETE Principal Cornet-a-Piston, M. M'Eleney. Euphonion, the celebrated Signor Luigi Mosca, Programme this Evening and during the Week—Grand Selections, IL TROV ATORE and IL LUCIA. Solo vio loncello, DI. Sloman. Jun. L'AFRICAIN VALSE and ECLIPSE GALOP. Doors open atehalf-past 8 o'clock. Admission, is. Manager, M. GRENET. SPANISH FLY is the acting ingredient in ALEX. ROSS'S CANTHARIDES OIL, which speedily Produces whiskers and thickens hair. 3s. 6d, ss. 6d., and 10s. M..; sent free for 54, 84, and 141 stamps.—ALEX. ROSS, 248, High Holborn, London. 7TONDERFUL DISCOVERY.—Corns cured in one th b . OS'S . This preparation g r ad u ally d i e olves ALEX the ß cor S n in a few CHIROPO hours, removing the very root. Price 4s , sent by post for 60 stamps. —248, High Holborn, London. RAM -CURLING FLUID, 248, High Holborn, London.—ALEX. ROSS'S CURLING FLUID curls Ladies' or Gentlemen's hair immediately it is applied. Sold at 3s. 6d., ss. 6d., and 10s. 6d. • sent free for 54, 84, and 144 stamps. Ross's Toilet Magazine, Is. 6d., or 20 stamps. PREY HAIR.-248, High Holborn, London.— ALEX. ROSS'S HAIR DYE produces a perfect colour immediately it is used. It is permanent, and perfectly na tural in effe,t. Price 3s. 6d. ss . 6i., and 108. 6d. ; sent by post for 54, 84, and 144 stamps. ALEX. ROSS'S ENAMEL (as used by Mdme. VESTRIS).—AII imperfections of the skin are hidden by its use, and a transcendant beauty produced to the face. Price lOs 6d ; sent for stamps. 248, High Holborn, London, HAIR COLOUR WASH.—By Washing the Head with this beautiful perfumed Wash in seven or ten days the hair assumes its original colour, and remains so by an occasional using. 106 6d ; sent for stamps.--By ALEX. EOSS, 248, High Holborn, London. Just published, 2d., sent by the Author for three stamps, UGLINESS and BEAUTY. A closely-printed Pamphlet, descriptive of articles and means used for improving the appearance. By ALEX. ROSS, 243, High Holborn, London. DSLOW ALL, Winslow, Bucks, having W beenT BALL, recently opened and fitted with requisites for the care and comfort of the INSANE, the proprietor, Dr. Borsue.Gox, announces that he his transferred his Estab- lishment from . Birmingham to the above desirable residence, easily accessible, and distant from London about an hour and a-halt by the London and North-Western line, and fifty minutea trom o.a.ord_ At eancc.a co thus znanrfan, mittiated on a sandy soil, and commanding an extensive and pleasing prospect, are garden, me olow, plantation, and recreation grounds. For terms and forms of admission address the proprietor. as tole money; sellers Beans neW f . Bar s per BO 4 stone• and the sere is ntainodi 4s ; re d malting ns ditto (weigh' ans, S 7s stomas •, 5,892 I price° show ; nt veil ek rail 49$ Pe r indinln I stone• 5 ; ryo leniand how of fair de- 8 • no ° , Bar _ 28 0 to to 30s ; Beaus, 3r flour, rley, u /1 r 8s Orl; 6d and week; lower, our no sari the wi ll ry in r i g ht heni ; Daily ofield 3 dis -02 the amed ra bly siatio a of rican ......' __....,..... the ;itlel f Col' lis of hol 4 ,. , I . e e-11 q., Of tints rood, 1•' 5 ' 1i:1 111 1,117• ISOnl Ja dy p per gle o l ,j or- ....... --- WS, 112, SCIENTIFIC AND ORNAMENTAL PRESENTS. ORNAMENTS for the Drawing-room, Library, and Dining-room, consisting of a new and eiegant assort ment of VASES, Figures, Groups, Candlesticks, Obelisks, Ink stands, , eantiful inlaid Tables, Paper weights, &0., in Italian, Alabaster, Parian, Marble, Bronze, Derbyshire Spar, dm Lnported and manufactured by JAMES TENNANT, Mine ralogist to her Haiesty, 149, Strand, W.C., London. Mr. Tennant arranges elementary collections of ROCKS, MINERALS, and FOSSILS, to illustrate the new edition of Lyell's Elements of Geology ; ,, they will greatly ficilitate the interesting study of MINERALOGY and GEOLOGY, and can be had at 2,5, 10, 20, 50, to 500 guineas each. PRACTICAL INSTRUCTION in GEOLOGY and MINE RALOGY to given by Mr.TENNAN r,P.G.S., at 149. Strand. THE RESCUE SOCIETY wishes to add another home to thn 12 now in operation. Last year no fewer ihan 455 poor,• friendless, young females were rejected Prom want of FUNDS and room, making a total of 3,087, who have been sent away in five years. Here aro brief details of a few of the most recent cases: F. P., aged 16, fallen, mother dead, deserted by her father. M. A. F., aged 13, homeless, both parents dead. A. 8., aged 17, fallen, father dead, deserted by her mother S. D., aged 15, fallen, mother dead. C. 8., aged 15, fallen, mother dead, A, 8., aged 16, fallen, both parents dead. H. S., aged 14, homeless, deserted by her parents, M. H., aged 17, fallen, both parents dead. C. H., aged 17, fallen, both parents dead. A. G., aged 18, fallen, father dead. E. K„ aged 18, fallen, both parents dead, S. 8., aged 17, fallen, both parents dead. M. A. W. aged 17, fallen, both parents dead. S. D., aged 15, fallen, both parents dead. The new home the Committee wish to form would be for young girls, almost children, from the age of 8 to 15, who have been led astray from the path of virtue.' Contributions will be received gratefully by the Secretary, Mr. Daniel Cooper, 65, Queen .street, Cheapside; ur 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—His Royal Highness the Prince of WALES, K.G President—His Grace the buke of BUCCLEUCH, K.G. This Hospital, founded in the year 1828, the first to estab lish the principle of flee admission to the sick poor, without the delay and difficulty of Governors' orders. is wholly de pendent for support ou voluntary contributions and t •.;aczes. It aff,rds reliet to a large number of in-patients, and, in addition to this, the average number of attendance of the lestitute sick has for a coniderable 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 mitaining several nundred more beds, had the Committee the requisite funds to maintain them. Contributions are received by the Treasurer, Edward Mu • erman, Esq., Nicholas-lane; also by Messrs. Coutts and Co.; Drummond and Co. ; Giyn and Co.;• Harries and Co. ; Ransom and Co. ; Prescott, Grote, and Co.; Smith, Payne, and Co. ; Barclay and Co. ; W.llianas, Deacon, and Co.; Overend, Gur ney, and Co. ; Nisbet and Co-. Berners-street ; I. Barned and CI, Liverpool ; and at the Hospital. from 10 till 5. STA.nieoup aMITU. Secretary. NOTHING IMPOSSIBLE.—The greatest and 111 most useful invention of the day, AQUA AMA ft LL A. Messrs. JOHN GOSNELL and CO., Red Bull Wharf, 93, Upper Thames-street, Perfumers to 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 Agua Amarella has none of the properties of dyes ; it, on the contrary, is beneficial to the system, and when 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 artistes of the highest order, and from Individuals of undoubted re spectability. may be seen on application. Messrs. John Goonell and Co. have been appointed Perfumers to her Royal Highnessthe Princess of Wales. PROVIDENCE ROW NIGHT REFUGE, FOR 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 the nights in the bleak streets or under railway arches. At present nearly 500 Nights' Lodgings, with Suppers and Breakfasts, are given gratuitously every week. The poor from all parts are admitted, the only condition being that 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 are, 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,OOO more will be required. Besides providing shelter for the homeless, this year 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 really 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, D.D., No. 22, Finsbury-circus, E.C. DONORS AND SUBSCRIBERS TO THE REFUGE. His ROYAL HIGHNESS THE PRINCE Or WALES, K.G. His Royal Highness the Duke of Cambridge, K.G. His Royal Highness the Duke D'Aumale. His Excellency the Count D'Apponyi. His Excellency the Count Lavradio. The Earl of Abergavenny. Messrs. Dimsdale, Drewett, The Earl of Desart. Fowler, and Barnard. The Earl of Denbigh. Messrs. Hanbury and Lloyds. The Earl Grey, K.G. Messrs. Prescott, Grote, Cave The Earl of Harewood. and Co. The Earl of Eglinton. London Assurance Corpora- The Earl of Kenmare. ' tion. The Earl of Durham. Royal Exchange Insurance The Countess of Albemarle. Company. The Lady Ellen Browne. Sun Fire Office. The Lady Camilla E. For- R. W. Barclay, Esq. teseue. J. Bethel], Esq. The Viscount Gage. Mrs. Barniwall. Field-Marshal Lord Gough, Miss Burton. K.P. Mrs. Curling. The Lord Dormer. J. Henry Challis, Esq. The Lord Petra. Dr. Carvalho. The Lord Leigh. R. Crawford, Esq., M.P. The Lord Chelmsford. H. Cazenne, Esq. The Lord Cranworth. Mrs. Chesterton. Baron de Rothschild, M.P. A. H. Campbell, Esq. The Hon. C. Langdale. Miss Douglas. The Hon. W. Browne. Messrs. Durant & Co. The Hon. H. G. Campbell. Messrs. Dawson & Sons. Sir Charles Price, Bart. Miss Dobson Sir Robert Gerard, Bart. Cursetjee Furdonjeo, Esq. Sir Pyers Mostyn, Bart. Miss Franklin Hon. Rustomjee Jamsetjee Dr. Gull. J eejeebhoy. C. Gould, Esq. The Governors of the Bank H. E. Gurney, Esq. of England. Messrs. Hills & Underwood. The Worshipful Company of Capt. Hogg. Armourers and Braziers. Miss Kaye. The Worshipful Company of J. Kynaston, Esq. Tallow Chandlers. J. Knight, Esq. The Worshipful Company of L. Lloyd, Esq. Drapers. J. Lewis Mieville, Esq. The Worshipful Company of Miss M'Mahon. Grocers. C. Manning, Esq. The Worshipful Company of Miss Martin Saddlers. Breton Martinez, Esq. The Worshipful Company of Messrs. Ponsford and Sou- Salters. thall. The Worshipful Company of F. X. Pereira, Esq. Merchant Tailors. Mrs. Palmer. Tho Directors of the Bank of 11. W. Prescott, Esq. Australia. F. Philips, Esq. The Directors of the Bank of N. H. E. Prowett, Esq. Australasia. M. R. De Quadros, Esq. The Directors of the Colo- G. A. Shee, Esq. nial Bank. H. Riddell, Esq. The Directors of the National T. Riddell Esq. Bank of Ireland. Messrs. Ralli Bros. The Directors of the Provin- Messrs. De la Rue and Co. vial Bank of Ireland. Miss Rombold. The Directors of the Char- Mrs. Simpson. tered Mercantile Bank of Mrs. Scott. India, London, and China. Mrs. Southby. The Directors of the Impe- Messrs. Tucker and New. rial Ottoman Bank. F. Ward, Esq. The Directors of the London G. Basil Wood, Esq. and County Bank. Miss Young. The Directors of the Union J. Young, Esq. Bank. Messrs. Zulueta and. Co. Messrs. Coutts and Co. Stc. ttc. CHATHAM, Monday Evening. The gale which swept over this port and neigh bourhood yesterday raged with carcely any abated fury till midnight. From alstoon until three o'clock in the afternoon the wind was unusually powerful, the patent anemometer showing the pres sure to be as high as 301 b. to the square foot. Two or three terrific gusts showed a pressure of nearly 401 b., a force which has been rarely equalled in this country. In Ordnance-place a heavy stack of chimneys was blown down, and falling on the ad joining house crushed in the upper portion. The inmates, who had timely warning given them, ma naged to escape unhurt. At Chatham parish church a portion of one of the windows on the south side was blown in, and some panes of glass were broken at Melville Naval Hospital. At sunrise this morn ing the barometer had risen to 28.65, and this evening the mercury stands at 29 . 05, the gale hav ing entirely ceased. PORTSMOUTH, Monday. The violent gale which prevailed here yesterday from 4 a.m. until sunset gradually abated between sunset and midnight. The wind veered to W.N.W., at which point it subsided to a somewhat strong breeze by daylight this morning, and with none of the violence of the preceding day. During the nigh. the town was in darkness, the greater number o. the street lamps being destroyed. When daylight came it was found that but few houses had escaped damage of some kind. Some of the fine elm trees which grew on the town ramparts have been torn up by the roots. One large brewery has lost its entire roof, another has lost its tall chimney, and the walls of gardens and other enclosures have been breached and levelled in all directions. In New Southsea several of the ill-constructed " villas" have been levelled to the ground. Several persons have been seriously injured by falling materials or from being blown down by the wind, and two horses were killed at Landport by a large chim ney falling on them. The Hamburg brig Johanna Elizabeth, Captain Robsein, coal laden, from Newcastle bound for Martinique, which was known to be safely anchored among other windbound vessels at the Motherbank on the day preceding the gale, was on the afternoon of Sunday, when the wind was blowing at its greatest force from W.S.W., observed to be drifting through Spithead to leeward, apparently having parted her chains at the Mother bank. About an hour before dusk she struck on the Woolsoners, a dangerous shingle shoal lying between Hayling and Portsea islands, and directly off Fort Cumberland. Her foremast was seen to go by the board immediately after she struck, and the crew then took rtikeitßT iu.the main rigging, the sea break ing heavily over the brig's deck. The inaintnastsoon followed the foremast, and with it the crew of the vessel were all lost. They appeared to have tried their boats, as the latter were seen under the brig's bows soon after she struck on the shoal, but if so they must have given up the idea as hopeless. As for rendering assistance from the shore that was impos sible, as the lifeboat station is to leeward of the shoal, and a high surf was breaking on the beach. One body, that of a seaman, with the vessel's keel, her boats, and other portions of the wreck were washed ashore to-day under Fort Cumberland. The brig which drove ashore under Haslar Hospital dur ing the gale proved to be the French brig Banque reau, Capt. Sicillac, from Bayonne, bound to Glo cester. Her captain is lying in prison in the Isle of Wight for refusing to pay a claim of pilotage made upon him. In his absence and during the gale the vessel parted her chains and drove ashore at the point mentioned. Some Portsmouth watermen dragged a boat over the Haslar peninsula, and, launching her at no great di stance f rom t h e b rig, succeeded in taking off the whole of the crew, leav ing at the same time two of their number on board. men got the brig off and At high water the sam e took her into Portsmouth harbour. Last night duringGthßeEgAaTleytAhßeßbiOn.UgTrile,rll.ol,oonfd‘avyh.it. burn, Beldington, master, bound from London to Hartlepool, in ballast, came ashore off this place. The surf lifeboat belongin g to the National Life boat Institution was a t once launched, and for tunately saved the shipwrecked crew. The same lifeboat afterwards put off and rescued the crew of the bark Reliance, of Whitby, bound from Middles borough for Dieppe with a cargo of coals. She had lost three anchors, and had driven foul of the schooner Sarah Ann, of Jersey. While the small lifeboat was thus engaged in saving the crew of the Reliance, the large lifeboat of the institution went off to the Sarah Ann, and fortunately succeeded in bringing her and her crew safely into harbour. POOLE, DORSET, Monday. Yesterday the storm caused great destruction to shipping. The steamer Royal Albert, fearing that assistance might be required by vessels in distress, about 10 o'clock steamed out of the harbour. She passed near a brigantine of 130 or 140 tons, name unknown, and which had been abandoned by the crew. She found the Poole pilot-boat No. 11 in distress about 4 o'clock in the afternoon, and suc ceeded in saving the crew, but the boat was lost. The men having been brought to Poole, the steamer again went out, and took in tow the Manley Wood lifeboat. It appeared that the lifeboat had behaved well during the gale, but in consequence of the ex treme violence of the wind the crew were not able to make any headway. The lifeboat crew had been in the boat from 11 o'clock till half -past 6, when they found there was apparently no furth er d eman d for their services, and she was taken to th e lif e b o a t station at Northaven. In the course of the even i ng, abouthowev however, miles , m a messenger engerarrived from Ch r i stchurch, Poole, and stated that a vessel was driving ashore there. Horses were o b ta i ne d , and the boat was conveyed along the r oa d f rom Northaven to Christchurch, a distance of ab ou t 15 or 16 miles, the crew being conveyed to th e l a tt er place from Poole in an omnibus. Before the arrival of the boat, however, the vessel had become a wreck, and part of the crew had perished. It appeared the vessel was the Eliza, of Tynemouth, laden with coal, Beck, master, and owned by Mr. C. P. Ward, Devon. While in her distressed condition at the mouth of Christchurch harbour, Mr. Henry Cutler, fishmonger, of Bournemouth, took a boat and very courageously went to her as sistance about half-past 2 o'clock in the afternoon. He succeeded, after great difficulty, in reaching her. He found the crew, seven in number, huddled to gether. On taking them ashore three of the men were found to have perished from exposure. The captain and the remaining three men are alive. The brigantine Elizabeth, of Tynemouth, 119 .tons re gister, laden with coals, at 7 a.m. yesterday was rid ing in Studland Bay with one anchor. As soon as she began to drive the second anchor was let go, Cornwall was yesterday forenoon visited -by another gale quite equal in violence to any that has yet preceded it this winter. Rain fell without intermission till 4 p.m., at which time it was, if possible, fiercer than ever. Several houses in Truro were partially unroofed, and upwards of 20 fine old trees blown down in the immediate neigh bourhood of the town. Telegrams reported the gale to be raging with great severity at Falmouth, Penzance, and St. Ives. Mr. Peabody's Second Gift of ZlOO,OOO foi the Poor of London. The following is the letter to the trustees for adminis tering Mr. Peabody's former gift of £150,000 for the bene fit of the poor of London, in which that great philanthro pist announces his intention of adding another £lOO,OOO to it : Gentlemen,—When I made a donation of £150,000 for the benefit of the poor of London, in March, 1862, it was my intention, if my life was spared until my retirement from business, and Providence continued me in prosperity, to place in your hands, as trustees of the charity, a further gift for the same object. That time has now arrived ; but before entering upon the subject of the second donation allow me to say a few words relative to the course you hare pursued with regard to the first. Your duties and respon sibilities have been great, and the performance of the work undertaken, you must have been aware, would occasionally and inconveniently tax your valuable time ; but from high motives of benevolence and dqty, you cheerfully accepted the trust, and I cannot but express my grateful thanks for your constant attendance at the meetings of the board, and my gratification at the great success that has attended your labours. With regard to this, my second gift, it is my desire that in the appointment of future trustees the same rules may be continued as adopted for the first ; and that the United States Minister at the Court of St. James's for the time being shall always be one of them. I now propose that, as soon as a deed can be prepared by your solicitor to fully and legally meet the views and direc tions which I shall state herein, to transfer into your names 5,000 fully paid-up shares of stock in the Hudson's Bay Company, of £2O each, amounting to £lOO,OOO, and repre senting one-twentieth part of that vast territory. It is my desire that all dividends, as they fall due and are collected, shall be at once invested in shares of the company until the market value of the capital and invested accrued divi dends reaches the sum of £120,000, which, it is my impres sion, may be within two or throe years ; but should I be mistaken in this anticipation, and should the market value of the entire shares, including those acquired by the re investment of dividends, be less than £lOO,OOO, at the ex piration of two years from this date, I will at that time either make up the deficiency or take the shares, paying for them £lOO,OOO in cash, as the trustees may think best ler the interest of the fund ; and in the event of my death be fore that time, my executors. will be duly authorised and directed ta fulfil ,th is engagement. Should the shares bo taken by me for £lOO,OOO, or sold to others at the limit stated above, I desire that the proceeds shall be invested in safe securities, including interest ac cruing on the same up to the Ist of July, 1869, when you or your successors will consider all restrictions regarding sales at an end. The delay thus caused in appropriating this gift to the charity will, I think, act beneficially by enabling you; first, to expend the £76,000 now remaining on hand of the former donation, thereby testing by further experience the wisdom of the course you have hitherto pursued. Taking the joint capital of the two gifts at a minimum of £250,000, it will form afund, tke operation of which is intended to be pro gressive in its usefulness as applied to the relief of the poor of London (so correctly defined in your recent report),with out exclusion in consequence of religious belief or political bias. It will therefore act more powerful in future genera- tions than in the present ; it is intended to endure for ever. A century in the history of London is but a brief period comparatively within the life of man, and should your suc cessors continue the management of the charity as you have begun it, it is my ardent hope and trust that within that period the annual receipts from rents for buildings of this improved class may present such a return that there may not be a poor working man of good character in London who could not obtain comfortable and healthy lodgings for himself and his family at a cost within his means. As your course with regard to the former gift of £150,000 is already defined in your trust doed, I can only express my own views and wishes regarding the appropriation of the principal and income of this second donation, and leave to yourselves and your successors to manage it accordingly. You aro fully authorised to use any portion of the fund in building lodging-houses for the labouring poor as ex pressed in my former letter; but as before many years it is to be apprehended that desirable sites for such buildings may be difficult to obtain at moderate prices within the limits of the metropolis ; in that event, it is my desire that my trustees for the time being may seek out and secure at such rates as the state of the fund may warrant, such free hold sites within ten miles of the present Royal Exchange, as may appear eligible, both on account of salubrity of posi tion and proximity to the great centres of labour and rail road accommodation, due regard being had to the probable burden of taxation. It may also be desirable to obtain from railroad companies the most economical arrangements procurable for the conveyance of working people at stated hours to and from London at such moderate fares as wil come within their means. Comfortable and convenient houses are to be erected upon those sites for the exclusive accommodation of the honest and industrious poor of London, under such regu lations and such toms and conditions as my trustees may direct, subject only to the guiding principles laid down in respect to my former donation. As dwellings in such sites may in some instances be re mote from schools and other facilities for instruction, the trustees shall be at liberty in such cases, should they con sider it needful, to sot apart space, adjacent to the building and suitable for schoolhouses for the children of the fami- lies holding tenements. But such schools must be so orga nised as carefully to exclude sectarian influences, and so conducted as to avoid denominational jealousy. With this view it is my desire that the course of education shall be exclusively of an elementary and literary. character. I would also suggest to my trustees that, for the mental improvement of the inmates, the schoolrooms might, if they think desirable, be open some hours during the even ing ; and that books, periodicals, and newspapers be pro vided for those who chose to attend, and that at certain seasons popular and scientific lectures might be introduced at a charge, if any, merely sufficient to defray necessary expenses. As some of these dwellings will probably be at inconve nient distances from good markets, I would also suggest to my trustees to consider the propriety, in localities where it may seem to be required, of providing within the build ings, or near to them, apartments in which the tenants may organise co-operative stores for supplying themselves with coal and other necessary articles for their own con sumption, subject to such regulations as, in the judgment of my trustees, may be needful. I also beg to suggest and recommend to you and to your successors in the management of this trust, that in the month of February, in every year after 1868, a report of the progress in buildings (if any should be commenced), with an account of receipts and expenditures, with the various items attending the management of the fund, be prepared and published in the London newspapers. I would add my wish that in like manner, as trustees of my former gift, you should continue once in every year to lay a similar report before the public. it having occurred to me that for good reasons my trus tees may wish, at a comparatively early period, to change some part or parts of the deed which is to be prepared for the management of this fund, I therefore hereby autho riSe them to do so at any time during my life conformably to any resolution or resolutions which may be unanimously passed by their board and approved by me. In conclusion, looking to the object of this donation and to the large development in coming years of an arrange ment designed to promote the physical, moral, and social London, Feb. 6, 186 6 . Sir,—We feel that w e on l y anticipate the satisfaction and gratitude of the public, when we exp ress t o you our own, on the receipt of your letter announcing the enlargement of your already abounding generosity to the poor of London. The importance of this second gift is not to be measured by its money value alone ; it will impart an augmented use fulness to the unexpended portion of your previous dona tion, by enabling it to be applied over a greatly enlarged area, as well as to give increased comforts and accommoda tion in the buildings to which it may be appropriated. Tho most moderate return for so large an investment will furnish a permanent income, the judicious expenditure of which must in time exert an irresistible influence in raising the character of that class of houses which are now occupied by the labouring population in all parts of the metropolis ; and thus to a remote posterity you r name w ill continue to be held in grateful remembrance by th e peop l e of London, as the benefactor of the poor on a scal e hith er t o unequalled in this or any other country. Yours faithfully, STANLEY, Chairman. C. F. ADAMS. J. EMERSON TENNANT. C. M. LAMPSON. J. S. MORGAN. To George Peabody, Esq. Post Office Savings Banks. (From the Eleventh Report of the Postmaster-General.) The increase in the business of the Post -office Savings Banks during the year ending on the 31st March, 1865, was very remarkable, since, though only 73 additional banks were opened during the year, the increase in the number of depositors dur ing the year was at the rate of 40 per cent., the rate of increase during the previous year, in which year 161 additional banks were opened, having been at the rate of 42 per cent. The increase in the number of depositors in Post office Savings Banks is constant, and subject to very little variation. It is at its highest point in January and February, and at its lowest point in November and December of each year, but on the whole year it amounts, and for a long time has amounted, to a net increase of from 11,000 to 12,000 depositors per month, the term net increase" being used to de note the difference between the number of deposi tors coming in and the number going out during the month. For some time after the first establishment of Post-office Savings Banks the average amount of each sum deposited ranged between £3 and £4, whereas the average amcunt of each sum deposited in the old savings banks had usually ranged be tween £4 and £5. As, however, the nature and ad vantages of the Post-office banks became known to the poorer classes of the community, and as new banks were opened from time to time . in rural dis tricts, or in those parts of great cities which were inhabited by large numbers of the poorer classes, a gradual reduction in the average amount of each deposit took place, and that amount has for some time ranged between £2 and £3, whilst the average — amount of each sum deposited in the old savings banks has not undergone any marked alteration. So long as this constant influx of new depositors ' continues, and continues to be accompanied by a gradual fall in the average amount of each sum de posited, no marked increase can be expected to take place in the average amount due to each depositor. That amount has for some time ranged between £lO and £ll, and under the operation of existing circumstances will not reach £ll for some time to , come. On the whole, it seems reasonable to expect that the annual increase in the business of Post Office Savings Banks will for some time be from 130,000 to 140,000 in the number of depositors, and from £1,400,000 to - 11,500,000 in the capital of deposi tors. During the year en di ng 31 st M arch, 1865, the capital sum due to all the depositors in Post Office Savings Banks throughout the kingdom in reased at the rate of 31 per cent. The sum due to depositors in England and Wales increased at the rate of 32 per cent. ; the sum due to the depositors in Scotland increased at the rate of 18 per cent., and the sum duo to the depositors in Ireland increased at the rate of 17 per cent. The rate of increase was, however, much higher in some counties in England and Wales. Thus it was 71 per cent. in Cornwall, 57 per cent. in Dorsetshire, 56 per cent. in Monmouthshire, 69 per cent. in Shropshire, 50 per cent. in Hampshire, 56 per cent. in Leicestershire, 52 per cent. in Wor cestershire, and 56 per cent. in Yorkshire. Although, as I have shown, largely increasing numbers of persons use the Post Office Savings Banks for a prblonged investment of their savings, there are in the Post Office Savings Banks, as in the old savings banks, large numbers of other persons who use the banks for a short time only as mere places of security for the money which they do not require for immediate me. The total sum deposited up to the 31st March, 1865, inclusive of interest, in Post Office Banks, was £9,217,000, and of this sum £3,852,000, or 42 per cent., had been withdrawn up to that date. The total number of depositors who had entered up to that date was 690,912, and of these 166,572, or 24 per cent., had closed their accounts. The labour and the cost of the Post Office Banks up to the 31st March, 1865, must be measured, as a matter of course, not by the number of accounts re maining open at that date, but by the whole amount of business on all accounts opened and closed up to that date, or, in other words, by the whole number of transactions to that date. The cost of each transaction, i.e., of each deposit or of each withdrawal, in Post Office Savings Banks, continued up to the 31st March, 1865, to be rather less than sevenp ence , t o which sum, prior to the passing of the Act for the establishment of Post Office Savings Banks, it was estimated that the cost of each transaction would attain. From an examination into the occupations of about 11,000 depositors in Post Office Savings Banks in all parts of the kingdom, it appears probable that the 524,340 depositors who had opened accounts in the Post Office Banks on the 31st March, 1865, may be thus classified : Females, male minors, and trustees Males of independent means, or of no stated occu pation, professional men, and their clerks or assistants Males engaged in education Tradesmen and their male assistants, farmers, and clerks of all kinds, except clerks to professional men, and clerks in general offices .................. 53,756 Mechanics and artisans, journeymen mechanic; and artisans, domestic servants, farm servant; railway servants, policemen, labourers, pen sioners, boatmen, fishermen, and merchant 5eamen...................................................... 110,518 Persons employed in the revenue departments 2,570 Persons in the army or navy ........................ 4,682 31,353 5,G92 Total " 524,340 Of the -whole number of depositors in Post Office Savings Banks nearly one-third reside within the limits of the London postal district. Of the whole number of depositors in the Post Office Banks throughout the kingdom about 4 per cent. have balances due to them of £5O and upwards. In London there was in each year one depositor to every seven persons; in the rest of England and Wales one depositor to every 14 persons ; iu Scot- I From particulars obtained from one of thesufferers, it appears that at the top of the building is what in the trade is termed a pit, which at the time of the accident contained, it is stated, about three tons weight of molten metal. Standing round the pit with their hot moulds for the purpose of filling them were ten of the workmen, and five others were standing some distance off. Whilst the men were thus employed the metal suddenly blew up and the liquid fire—for such it may be termed—was scat tered about in all directions, breaking the skylight at the top of the house and falling upon every per son near. The men who were working at the pit were in their shirt-sleeves, and of course the hot metal soon penetrated the thin covering, and stuck to the skin of the ten workpeople, and also five others who were some distance away from the pit. One of the workmen not connected with the metal department had the molten metal forced down his back, and a portion entered one of his eyes, by which he was much injured. Having been surgi cally attended to, he was enabled to return to his home. The other 14 persons were, however, so badly scalded that it was deemed advisable to have them removed to St. Bartholomew's Hospital, which was accordingly done, and they were attended upon by the whole surgical force of that excellent insti tution. Most of the sufferers are severely scalded upon the backs, shoulders, arms, and face, but it is understood that the vital portions of the chests of each have escaped, which can to some extent be ac counted for from the metal first flying upwards and then dropping upon the heads and shoulders of the unfortunate persons. As to the cause of the disaster nothing is posi tively known. The whole of the moulds in use had been previouslyheated, consequently they could not have contained any moisture likely to have occa sioned the metal to blow up ; but the general opinion of some of the sufferers is that during the gale of the previous day the rain had by some means fallen into or round the pit of metal. If such was the case the blowing up of the pewter is easily accounted . for, as it is well known that if water should find its way amongst hot metal it invariably explodes, almost with the force of gunpowder. The damage done to the premises beyond the destruction of the skylight may be termed inconsiderable. • The Convict Winsor, -~ (From the Exeter and Plymouth Gazette). The wretched woman, Charlotte Winsor, has ob tained another lease of life. For the second time the day has been fixed for her execution, a second time the hangman has journeyed from London to Exeter Gaol for the express purpose of attending her on the scaffold, and second time has she been respited almost at the last moment. On Friday morning came the news that the judges had decided the last point against her, and on Friday afternoon the sheriff received intimation that the Home Secre tary refused to interfere, and the law must take its course. The same night the convict was informed by the governor of the gaol (Mr. Rose) that the last hope of escape from her doom had vanished, and that she must prepare to meet death this (Monday) morning. She received the intelligence with appa rent unconcern, remarking, " It's no odds what they do to me." The convict's friends—her husband and two sisters —had what they believed to be a farewell interview with her on Saturday afternoon, remaining in her cell with her from half-past two o'clock till five. On the part of her relatives the meeting and the parting were painful and distressing ; but the prisoner maintained a wondrous composure and seeming indifference to her fate. She talked to them with perfect coolness, and gave her husband advice as to his doings after her death, recommending him to take unto himself another wife. She gave direc tions as to what should be done with her clothing and some little property belonging to her, being par ticularly anxious that her daughter (who is a mar . , 'led woman, and could not be present at the inter view because she is near her confinement) should re ceive her wearing apparel. During the time she has been in gaol the convict has been taught to read and write ; and she has lately written a statement which enters minutely into details concerning the murder of the child. This statement consists prin cipally of alleged conversations between herself and her accomplice Harris ; and in it she reiterates the denial that she was the actual murderess, but admits that she knew of the crime and endeavoured to con ceal it. This written paper she wished her friends to tale charge of, and " advertise " in the news papers. The governor, however, would not allow this to be done, and kept the document in his pos session. She thereupon became angry, said it would be found that she had some spirit left even yet, and that, if her wish was refused, she would throw the statement to the people when she appeared on the scaffold. Calcraft, the executioner, reached Exeter by the 3.30 p.m. train on Saturday, and proceeded to the gaol at once, where he remained all night, and re turned to London by the 1.30 p.m. train yesterday. About five o'clock on Saturday afternoon a tele gram was received at the office of this journal, to the effect that another respite had been granted, and about the same hour the sheriff received a message stating that a Queen's messenger was on his way with a reprieve. At 11 o'clock the sheriff received from the messenger a further reprieve of Winsor until the sth day of March next, and of course the wretched object was im m edi a t e ly m ade acquainted with the circumst ance . Th e cause of this decision will be learnt from the following paragraph : "On Saturday morning Messrs. Burt and Stevens, the solicitors of the culprit, Charlotte Winsor, gave official notice at the Home-office that fho Attorney-General had, upon the application of Mr. Folkard (her counsel), issued his fiat for a writ of error to the Exchequer Chamber upon the judgment of the Court of Queen's Bench, on the ground that the decision of that court was in! direct opposition to a decision given by the judges in Ireland, that when a jury in a capital crime had been discharged without giving a verdict, the proceedings became irregular and therefore illegal. In pursuance of the usual course the Home Secre tary has, therefore, granted a further respite of the criminal until the end of Easter Term." No information has been made public as to the course to be pursued with reference to Mary Jane Harris, the mother of the child murdered by Win sor, and who in her evidence against the latter con fessed that she was privy to the crime. As far back as last October the Home-office acquainted Harris's counsel with the determination come to concerning her, and by the cour t esy o f h er solici tors,t Messrs. Parsons, of Sh a ld on , we are ena bled o publish the official letter : directed by Secretary Sir "Sir,—With reference to your letter of the I st ul t., I a m that he has had the case of G Whitehall, 28d October, 1865. Mary s G a i n v e y o a r a ri c s q u a underint yhoius consideration, and, as ho is informed by Mr. Justice Keat ing that she gave her evidence on the trial of Charlotte Winsor in a way satisfactory to the jury, he has come to the conclusion that lie will be justified in advising that no further proceedings should be taken against her. 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