The Sun. — London, England, 1866-12-12 00:00:00

14 C- L'• -4 V' s ~,.. • .... c \ ‘ • • 0••• 4 . _7C i 4f , 4 V 4:•;. ;A. ~.v•-•#, • . 4 ‘- z iziot. kjP . s. 'tr. ona, • ! _ Q. 141. • • , 4 S# I •• , t I P 4 "i3 ffr lit4 is - 4 , - • ,• ' 4 0 43.4- 43tv • • MAN,t •,4 • , . •-• 1\ „ *'"' •-•=--'-"rr f • AN%4 lllll r T od d ' -41 ' .0 0 . - 4, • 7PA:44111e." - ' • • /6.0 utto, t,..• "OA:, • nnorr z . 4. Y -7 _7_l* ~- /, i 4 ~ -1/ • - 11, vy spATER - Vr -- - tii.-1---;,;,.\. ----) "ti( 7l: `; . t4('; .1/.30 , 3"- ist" '...,4:. - ...,,,P., TR 0 ~,,. .- - - ---,&.4. /I v., -.._ 4.4. On Monday the l overs of , Irt 4 r' .' i ' i tii*;‘ ' field ~..,.- . day, the pla ce o f meeting being .pg St. Nbank.and the tv course on the R e db urn-road. The princrptil oval was be tween two celebrated flyers, the " George Inn" at St. Alban's being the rendezvous. The first match decided was between THE MORNING STAR AND THE SUFFOLK.—Mr. Edwards is the owner of the former, who was steered by Mr. M'Cormack, while Mr. Clarke piloted his own nag, the Suffolk Star. They had to trot in harness one mite, for Z5O, the Suffolk Star being allowed a start of 100 yards. Morning Star was in the best condition, and what little speculation took place was in favour of Mr. Edwards' nag. On starting Morning Star gained rapidly on the Suffolk lady, caught and passed the latter at 600 yards, was never headed, and won by full 150 yards. The Suffolk Star broke repeatedly; in over-reaching she cut herself badly. LADY DERBY V. TIME.—The con litions Were for the animal to trot eight miles in 30 minutes for .£2O. lfarry Tucker tooled the Lady in such good style, and at so slash ing a pace did the mare go, that she won with 1 min. and 57 see. to spare. Mr. George Goodwin, of Barnet, was re feree for both matches. ENV BOOK on GENTLEMEN'S ATTIRE. Z- -- L_ -> hIORTY-TWO PHOTOGRAPHIC FIGUIIES (36 roos being portraits of Kings and Princes) reprosent_th o t fashionable and becoming attire for every ago, and all occasions. The book contains also new rules for self nrasure. Post free fo r six s t am p s , d e d uc t e d f rom a pur caascs.—SAMlJEL BROTHERS, merchant tailors, 50, t udgate hit - . THE SUN, LONDON, WEDNESDAY EVENING, DECEMBER 12, 1866. OVERCOA TS, lls., 135., 15s.— OVERCOATS for BOYS.—Read following 80 advertisements.— Ludgate-hill, 50 SAMUEL, BROTHERS. No. 23,246. PRICE.... 4d. STAMPED sd. IVERCOATS, 125., 145., 16s.—OVERCOATSfor BOYS.—Read first and last advertisements.— Ln(ll4lfe-hill, 50.— SAMUEL, BROTHERS. K IN lIIAN'S LL WHISKY. DUBLIN EXHIBITION, 1865. This celebrated OLD IRISH WHISKY gained the )üblin Prize Medal. It is Pure, Mild, Mellow, Delicious, and very Whole =ome. Sold in Bottles, 3s. &1., at the Retail Houses in London ; )3- the Agents iu the principal towns in England; or .rIIOIPS.IIA at GREAT WINDMILL-STREET, LONDON,W. Observe the Red Seal, Pink Label, and Cork branded Kinahan's LL Whisky." T H E OXFO "It 6, OXFORD-STREET, W., V ERCOATS, 175., 195., 21s.—OVERCOATS for BOYS.— Note prices throughout the column.— Ludgate-hill, 50.— SAMUEL, BROTHERS. MkNUA L of the NUL LUSCA. - Recent and Fossil Shell.. Just published, a new and revised edition, price ss. 61, per post 65.. THE MUSICAL ESTABLISH3IENT OF LONDON. rOl-IN GOSNELL and CO.'S CHERRY a TOO HI P4sTic is greatly superior to any tooth Powder; Oyes the teeth a pearl whiteness, protects the •namel from decay, and imparts a pleuent fragrance to the breath. Price is. 6d.—Red Ball Wharf. v 3, Upper Thamev.etreet. London. Dove case, as, the decision being given directly, those was no refunding called for. Upon the proprietors of betting lists the case will fall more sericus than on the book makers,for while they will be called to pay upon the second animal in each ace, thoy will find great difficulty in re ceiving from those 'whom they paid to on the winner; and it would not be surprising if they refused to disturb their transactions. However, when Admiral lions comes to London some official steps will be taken, and a meeting of the Jockey Club called for.an early date to settle the ques tion. But, as layers and takers are scattered over the coun try, no real settlement of the accounts that will have to be adjusted is likely to take place until the spring of the year. —" Argus," in the Morning Post. WOODWARD'S MANUAL OF THE dIOLLCSCAs a Treatise on Recent and Fossil Shell■. with numerous Illustrations by W aterhouse and Lowry. Forminz Vols. 72 to 7.5 of Weale's Series. We le's Series comprises. in a cheap form, Rudimentary, Scientific, Educational. and Cl :ssical Wores. Brilliant Revival of Offenbach's " SIXTY•SIX." Misses Russell. Fitzlienry, and Barrie; Messrs. St. Albyn, Harlcr, and Bury. •OVERCOATS, 11s., 13., la.-OVERCOATS -,. in great variety, at the above prices, for BOYS.— -Jnagate-hill, 50. —SAMUEL, BROTHERS. 0 ViRCOATS, 17s, 195., 21s.—OVERCOATS in superior textures and newest style for BOYS.— Ludgate -hill, 50.— SAMUEL, BROTHERS. Comedy by harry Sydney (the political 3fomus), Robert Fraser (Buffo Vocasiist and Comedian—a great success), Mons. Peterson with his highly trained troupe of Performing Dogs. trUTUAL LOAN FUND ASSOCIATION IL (tnorwrpor.tted by Act of Parliament, MO), 4, RUSSELL-STREET. COVENT-GARDEN. LONDOM Prompt ADVANCES on all description of Security. Forms free on application by letter to EDWARD HARPER. Secretary. A complete eatalogme of the series will be sent on applica. ilon to N irtue Broth rs and Co, 26, Ivy-lane, London. EXTRA ATTRACTIONS during the CATTLE SIIOW WEEK, OVERCOATS, Hs. 133., 15s.—OVERCOATS Ln~fiate-hillyy useful cloth's, at above prices, for BOYS.- 50.—SAMITEL, BROTHERS. TOTICE.—The Second Part of THE ANNO TATE!) Mt. A YKII-11110K, containing- iBO Imes mid three Hates, will be puhlished on the 18th iustant, price, in imperial Bvn 215.. or in super royal Ito. (large raper). 3=s. The complete volume will be published at the same time, rice 3;r. ; large paper, £3 3s. Great success of LES AMAZONES AII CITAMPAG'NE DIVERTISSEMENT, by the Misses TESSY and SA.RA GUINNESS, assisted by their talented troupe of artistes. Musical Dire,:tor and Conductor, Mr. F. Jonghmans. A Imission—Area, Gd . ; stalls and balcony, Is ; private boxes, with separate entrance, 10s. Od. Open every evening at 8. • STARCH MANUFACTURERS TO H. R. H. THE •PRINCESS OP WALES. GLENFIELD PATENT STARCH, Used in the Royal Laundry, Rivingtona, Loudon, Oxford, and Cambridge. ()VERCOATS, 175., 199., 21s.—OVERCO ATS -,. for immediate use; at all prices to 355., for BOYS.— udgate-hill, 50.— SAMUEL, BROTHERS. OVERCOATS, 215., 285. 4 385.--OVERCQATS, tA "".—SA at M al UE l prL, BROTHERSices, have silk velvet collars.—Ludgate-hill, O V ERCOATS 425., 555., 63s.—OVERCOATS hill, . 50 . made SAMIIEL, Bto order byROTHERS new self-measure roles.—Ludgate- VERCOATS, 215., 285., 33s,_—OVERCOATS 1„ 'I, 511 a SAMUEL, orderedEL, BR O THERS. tterns sent post free.z-Ludgato - OVERCOATS, 425, 555, 635. OVERCOATS .pot app MlTEL,roved ta BROTHERSken back and others made.—Ludgate- , OL—SA. OVERCOATS, 215., 28.5., 33s.—OVERCOATS for clerical use, in all fabrics and prices. - Ludgate &o•--SAMUEL, BROTHERS. OVERCOATS, 425., 5.55., 63s.—OVERCOATS hill. sProfeisioß BAnal , UM, i BROTHERS n all fabrics and prices.Ludgate -o.—. --- () V OAC 3 , 215., 285., Ms.—OVERCOATS, g for avernaurposo, in the suitable fabrics.—Ludgate uli 50 —SAAtUEL, BROTHERS. FERC QAT , - 425., .. 555„ &U.— OVERCOAT S ilittTe . froth thoroughly shrunk cloths only.—Ludgate- Lill, o O . —SAMUEL, BROTHERS. OVERCOATS, 21a, 28a, 33s.—OVEROOATS hill, sio n the new brown and goIdH ERS. mixed Meltons.—Ludgate , . 425., 555., Gas.—OVERCOATS hill' 50 SAMU fuzfa u eed. q , o i l i d E -txed beavers.—Ludgate- C I VRCOATS, 215., 285., 33s.—OVERCOATS in very kind of B plain and fancy coatings.—Ludgate -50 e SAMUEL, ROTHERS. OVERCOATS, 425, 555., 635. —OVERCOATS 'O4 50. —hi - SAMUEL, BROTHERS.he new rich bronze and gold rnixtures.—Ludgate- OVERCOATS, 21s 285., 33s .—OVERCOATS in all wei g ht s for every season and climate.—Ludgate -O.—SAMUEL,.—SAMUEL, BR OTHERS. ` OVERCOATS, 425., 555., 33s.—OVERCOATS ) , ;l „ in rich g o ld an d o li ve m i xe d tre bl e beavers.—Ludgate -''o•--SAMUEL,! BROTHERS. OVERCOATS, 21s. 28s, 335. OVERCOATS v „ of the new reefer shape, beautifully made.—Ludgate 50—SAMUEL, BROTHERS. OVERCOATS 425., 555., 635.-0 VER UOA TS 1. in very beautiful West of England fabrics.—Ludgate 50.—SAMUEL, BROTHERS. OVERCOATS, 215., 285., 33s.—OVERCOATS` in elegant, double-breast e d Chesterfields.—Ludgate hill, 50. SAMUEL', BROTHERS. OVERCOATS, 425., 555., 63s.—OVERCOATS L. in rich brown, Oxford, black, and steel cloths.— . SO.—SAMUEL, BROTHERS. O V ERCOATS 215., 285., 335. OVERCOATS , in new -style a i m -J o -b reas t e d Chesterfields.—Lud b4,e-hill, 10t—SAMUEL, BROTHERS. 6VERCOATS, 425., 555., 63s.—OVERCOATS in new style Albions and all other shapes. —Lud 50.—SAMUEL, BROTHERS. OVERCOATS 215., 235., 33s.—OVERCOATS Lir,l this season are excellent value for the money.- 50.— SAMUEL, BROTHERS. O VERCOATS, 425., 555. GU—OVERCOATS I_ , at these prioes arc made of very choice fabrics.— —uu gate-hill, 50.— SAMUEL, BROTHERS. IVERCOATS, 215., 28.4 8.- 33 OVERCOATS ere very neessisary in this variable clionate.—Lud- Rats-hill, 50.—SAMIIEL, BROTHERS. O. _ VERCOATS 425., 555., 635.-0 VERCO ATS t„,„ in black Beavers, thoroughly tested and shrunk.- 50.-SAMUEL BROTHERS. O V ERCOATS, 215., 28s, 335.-OVERCOATS 1 3 in Melton cloths, tho roug hly t es ted an d shrunk.- l Agate-hill, 50.-SAMUEL, BROTHERS. O V ERCOATS, 425., 555, 638.-0 RCOATS , in black M e lt on c l o th s , west of England make. - 2_ l ?gate-11 il 1, 50:-SAMUEL, BROTHERS. OVERCOATS, 21s, 28s, 335.-OVERCOATS l ain in Pilot cloths, for hard, serviceable wean-Ludgate --!50-81.MUEL. BROTHERS. OVERcF, - rs, 425., 555., 635.-OVERCOATS I in. very be a utif u l wes t o f E ng l an d P e t ers h ams .- ..tntlzate-hill, 50.-SAMUEL, BROTHERS. OV COATS 215., 285., 335.-=-TsVElrdtial r g L sent to any part of the kingdom. Patterns free. "gm-hill. 50.-SAMUEL, BROTHERS. VERCO A.TS, 425., 555.,. 635. - OVERCO T S in l Witnev textures. P -11 (ige4i itill high-c 5 ass -S 1M EL BROTHERS.atterns free.- UV'ItCOATS 8.3., 335. - 0 VERCO ATS , 2 . Is. U , / made with every regard to strength and comfort.- -T!!Fate-hill, 50. -SAMUEL, BROTHERS. OVERCO.ATS, 425., 555., 635. - OVERCOATS ,in very rich, heavy, seal-black black beavers.- I `a gate-hill,l, 50.- SAMUEL, BROTHERS. OVERCOATS 215., 28s. 335.-OVERCOATS t„,, at these prices are in the most fashionable style.- -gate-hill, 50.-SAMUEL, BROTHERS. OVERCOATS, 425., 555., 635.-OVERCOATS 1 .4 ry in ve rich, heavy, seal-back brown beavers.- 50.-SAMUEL, BROTHERS. OVERCOATS, 21s, 285., 335. - OVERCOATS aro represented in the new illustrated book.-Lud ate-hill 50 SAMUEL, BROTHERS. OVERCOATS, 425., 555., 635. - OVERCO ATS L in very rich, heavy, seal-back Oxford beavers.- 50.-SAMUEL, BROTHERS. OVERCOATS, 425., 555., 635. - OVERCOATS lined with silk, and very beautifully quilted.-Lud -50, SAMUEL, BROTHERS. OVERCOATS, 215., 28s, 83s. - OVERCOATS in all the plain, strong, and most useful styles.- 50.-SAMUEL, BROTHERS. OVERCOATS, 425, 555., 635. - OVERCOATS lined with Italian cloth, and thickly quilted.-Lud- P"de-kill 50 SAMUEL, BROTHERS. OVERCOATS, 215., 285., 335. - OVERCOATS reduced in price by a strict ready-money system.- "gate-hill, 50.- SAMUEL, BROTHERS. OVERCOATS, 425., 555., 635. - OVERCOATS .„ 1 at these prices are fit for any gentleman.-Ludgate -SAMUEL,SO. BROTHERS. OVERCOATS, 21s, 285., 335. - OVERCOATS With warm woollen linings, for winter wear.-Lud k-..!le:LIlill, 50.-SAMUEL, BROTHERS. OVERCOATS, 215., 28s, 335.-OVER OATS of all weights, to suit every kind of climate.-Lud , BROTHERS. OVERCOATS, 425., 555, 635.-OVERCOATS made to measure by high-class scientific men.-Lud "e-hill 50.- SAMUEL, BROTHERS. OVERCOATS 215., 285.. 335.-OVERCOATS kat for liveries are made of well-shrunk cloths.-Lud ll, 50.-SAMUEL, BROTHERS. OVERCOATS, 425., 555., 635.-OVERCOATS 1, guaranteed to fit by the new self-measure rules.- P.-SAMUEL, BROTHERS. OVERCOATS, 215., 285., 335.-OVERCOATS can be ordered from patterns, which are sent free.- 50.-SAMUEL, BROTHERS. OVERCOATS, 425., 555., 635.-OVERCOATS 0 , have become an i mmense b us i ness i n this house.- 50.-SAMUEL, BROTHERS. OVERCOATS, 215., 285., 335.-OVERCOATS tat exceeding five pouL,nds BROTHERS value are carriage paid.-Lud -50.-SAMUE. OVERCOATS, 425, 355., 635.-OVERCOATS Rathordered from the country are always prepaid.-Lud -50.-SAMUEL BROTHERS. O V ERCOATS, 215., 285., 335.-OVERCOATS censo. t to France andEL any par kj BROTHERS. t of the Continent.-Lud- INIr ERCOATS 425., 555, GU-OVERCOATS Sent to N York and any other part of America.- e-hill, SAMUEL, BROTHERS. 0e- OVERCOATS, 21s, 285., 335.-OVERCOATS etit 50 . t -SAMUEL. BROTHERS o all parts of British North America.-Lud ---'4' . O V ERCOATS, 425, 555., 635.-OVERCOATS gat sent to Tasmania and every part of Australia.-Lud ill. 50.-SAMUEL, BROTHERS. O V ERCOATS, 215., 28s, 335.-OVERCOATS R ate , in a variety of undressed cloths, for hard wear.-Lud iN-.1411, 50.-SAMUEL, BROTHERS. O V ERCOATS, 425., 555., 635.-OVERCOATS Rate 50 of thelnverness cape class in Whitney cloths.-Lud .-SAMUEL, BROTHERS. O V ERCOATS, 215., 285., 335.-OVERCOATS g ate 11 the i, 50 . -SAMUEL, Inverness ca pe ROTHE RS class in Melton class.-Lud- B. U V ERCOATS, 425., 555., 635.-OVERCOATS gat e ; l l !acle plain or with lap seams, velvet gollars.-Lud r\ 50.-SAMUEL. BROTHERS. U VE RCOATS, 425., 555., 635.-OVERCOATS gat e P.ade up with velvet edges and velvet collars.-L u d- O:!111, 50.-SAMUEL, BROTHERS. VERCOATS, 215., 285., 335.-OVERCOATS gat e 4:!,,every description of plain and fancy cloth.-Lud -50.-SAMITEL, BROTHERS. V ERCOA TS, 11s, 18s., 155.-OVERCOATS jJU~for b o y s . Th e new R ee f er an d P r i nce l e t coa t . ill, - 50.- SAMUEL, BROTHERS. OVERCOATS, 175., 19s, 215.-OVERCOATS 1, n , 1 for boys in every fashionable and useful shape.- hill 50.-SAMUEL, BROTHERS. EAT, FUR-SEAL WAISTCOATS, 255., 355., cili 50428,_ Richly lustred and lined scarlet.-Ludgate ---_A.MUEL, BROTHERS. E") the SYSTEM SAMUEL, BROTHERS, d c( mduct their business upon in the Illustrated Price ligh„ "C ribed at head of column. The firm has been e esta- Prin2d 20 years on the principle of charging the lowest 11 .1 1 07 1 Masible for ready money, and marking the same a c h ar „ „ 4 tlepr e a „ s wan in plain figures, from which no deviation •" - Qu, Ludgate-hill, x jell 0 41 the Pr e r A offere' .Iheapell 35 I 44 S .4 7 ' - 3133 429 os )ly, ism ls Ana 618° ,2 Lispose" 00 41" 320 4 _ 0 38s 40 -4 4 4 4 , 5 : MO Ig: 1641 S9O 4" S . n ett 7 Ba r, per per 2 3 stove' ;s ; old per ston e ' Dos, P retty is tto LsLel' 280Ib• 280 it COUNTRY HOTELS, PUBLIC lIOUSES, and BUSINESSES. FURNESS and KNEE'S List on applicltioa. Particilars for insertion received until the 27th of the month at their AUCLION AND 'HOTEL AGENCY OFFICES. 5, Agar-street, Strand, W.C., and nearly opposite the Charing Cross Railway Station. EIV YORK via HAVRE and BREST, by 11 the COMPAGNIE• GENERALE TRANSAT LANTIQUE STEAMERS, NAPOLEON 111. (paddle) l,OOO-horse power. EUROPE (paddle) 9OO-horse power. VILLE DU PARIS (screw) l,OOO-horse power. PEREIRE (screw) ST. LAURENT (screw) l,OOO-horse power. The following dates are fixed for file sailing of these Steamers FROM . HAVRE. 6th December. From BREST. Bth December. 20th do. Tares—First class, £2B ; :particulars apply- to_ =_ 22d do. mond, £l6 ; third, £l2. For :MBROKE, and CO., Id Broad-street,London, E.C. 8, Avstinfiltirs, and 54k, 01( WEST INDIES, 'gOI7TII AMERICA, rANAMA, PACIFIC. THE Magnificent STEAMERS of the COM PA GNIE—GENERALE TRANS ATLAN leave St. NAZAIRE on the Bth of each month for PANAMA, MARTINIQUE, Santa Martha, Colon, Aspin wall, Gaudeloupe, 'Sainte Lucie, Saint Vincent, Grenada, Trinidad, Demerara, Surinam, oyenne, Central America, California, Equador, Peru, ani Chili. On the 16th of each month for SAINT THOMAS, Havana, Vera Cruz, Porto Rico, Cape Hayti, Santiago de Cuba, Jamaica, Guadeloupe, and Martinique. For freight or passage apply at 12, Boulevard des Capucines (Grand Hotel); 108, Rue du Faubourg, St. Denis, Paris ; or to M. Bourbean, St. Nazaire ; MM. Iselin and Co., Havre; MM. Kerjegu and Villeferon, Brest ; or to STRINGER, PEMBROKE, and CO., 8, Austinfriars, and 54i, Old Broad-street, E.C., London. WHAT IS YOUR _CREST AND WHAT IS YOUR MOTTO? Send Is. 6d. to otrtLETON'S Heraldic Office for a Plain Sketch, or 6s. for a Coloured one. The Arms of man and wife blended together in proper heraldic form. The proper heraldic Colours for servants' liver:es, what buttons to be used, and how the carriage should be painted, fee 10s. Just complete, a very valuable book, with 3,500 Engraving; arms, crests, and mottoes of nearly every family in the kingdom, the result of thirty years' labour, price £lO 10s., printed in several colours. Family Pedi grees traced from authentic records, information as to the obtaining of a nev rant, of arms, how to change one's name, re; T. Cu e' on. Engre.ver to her Majesty and Royal family ; t tae Board of Trade, 25, Oran bourn-s....eat ~ :zorner 0,7 S. - . Martin's-lane), W.C. PRINTING. — TO PROPRIETORS OF NEWSPAPERS, PERIODICALS, &c.—The Print ing and Machining of Newspapers, &c., done on exceed ingly favourable tormq. Use of Editorial and Publishing Offices, if required. Estimates forwarded on receipt of particulars, with stamped directed envelope for reply. Address—The Manager "Sun" Printing Offices, 3, Church row, Savoy, Strand, W.C. T O GUNMA li. ER S and Others. The SECRETARY of STATE for WAR is desirous of receiving PROPOSALS from Gunmalcers and Others for BREECH-LOADING RIFLES, either repeating or not repeating, which may replace the present Service Rifles in future manufacture. The following are the conditions considered essential in military non-repeating Rifles:— A. WEIGHT. Not to exceed 91b. soz. without bayonet. B. LENGTH. _ _ To be 51 inches, with short stock, measured from the hollow of the butt-plate to muzzle. c. WEIGHT OF AMMUNITION MADE UP. Must not exceed Mb. 4oz. for sixty rounds as packed for service. D. CARTRIDGES. Must carry their own ignition. E. SIGHTS. The foresight must be such as to admit of a bayonet fixed according to the present system. F. STOOK. Must bfi such as to carry a light metal cleaning.rod, and allow a sling to be used. G. RECOIL. Must not exceed that of the Enfield Rifle by more than 10 per cent. u. THE AIM AS A WHOLE. Must be as little liable to injury bylong-continued firing, rough usage, and exposure, as the naval rifles converted to breech-loaders on the Snider system. To be as capable, also, of being used without accident by imperfectly trained men, at., of being manufactured in quantities and of uni form quality. L THE AMMUNITION AS A WHOLE. Must be as little liable to injury by rough usage, damp, and exposure in all climates, as the Boxer cartridge for Snider's converted Enfield rifle—also as little liable to acci dental explosion as the same cartridge, and as capable of being manufactured in large quantities, and of uniform quality. K. CALIBRE. Optional. L. THE TWIST AND FORM OF GROOVE. Optional. Optional. M. THE LOCK. N. RAPIDITY OF FIRE. Capable of firing at least 12 rounds per minute, without aiming, the cartridges being arranged on a table. o. ACCURACY WHEN FIRED FROM A FIXED REST. The arm must give a mean figure of merit of not more than 36in. at 1,000 yards, 301 n, at 800 yards, 12in. at 500, and 6in. at 300. The mean to be taken upon at least five targets of twenty shots each. P. TRAJECTORY. Not to require at 500 yards an elevation of more than 1 deg. 80 min, _ _ Q. FOULING. The shooting not to deteriorate more than 20 per cent. at 1,000 yards after firing 250 rounds. it. PENETRATION. The mean penetration of five shots not to be less than that of the present service muzzle-loading Enfield Rifle-- viz., 12 half-inch elm planks, which have been soaked 48 hours in water. Distance 30 yards. s. LUBRATION. Wax on bullets is indispen l sa C ble, but any other lubricant may be superadded or applied to the cartridge, if thought necessary by the competitor. No arms will be received without the usual proof marks. Specifications, and drawings of the methods proposed, stating the probable cost per arm, and accompanied by a finished specimen arm, with 20 rounds of suitable ammu nition, should be sent to the "Director of Ordnance, War Office, Pall-mall," on or before the 30th March, 1867. The specifications and specimen arms will be considered by the Ordnance Select Committee and its associate mem bers, who will be selected by the Secreta r y o f S tate for War, ^nd who will, after firing the 20 preliminary rounds, select rnd recommend for further trial such of the systems as may appear to them sufficieni:ly promising, rejecting all such ss mey not be considered to offer sufficient merits to warrant tlieir being included in the competition, the con ditions of which are stated in this advertisement. accepted competitor will then be required to furnish fo- experiment, at Woolwich, six arms in strict conformity to the specimen arm submitted, with 1,000 rounds of am munition per arm, within four months after date of de mand. Each competitor will be required to disclose to the committee the exact nature of the lubrication he may em ploy. A sum of £3OO will be paid to each of the accepted competitors, to cover the expense of the six rifles, and of the supply of rmmunition required. The Secretary of State offers a reward of 42,000 for the arm which, on combination of all qualities, is considered by the committee to be the best submitted. A second ;Waril of £6OO for the arm which, while at taining a satisfactory degree of excellence in other particu lars, is selected for merit in respect to its breech mechanism. A third raward of £4OO for the best cartridge. The qua lities which will be principally taken into consideration in awarding this prize will be economy of manufacture, power of sustaining rough usage, freedom from deterioration in various climates, I nd general serviceability. The shooting qualities of the cartridge must be fair; but as they may depend u p on th e r i fl i ng of the arm with which the cartridge is associe.ed, they will not be so much con sidered as those above-mentioned. It is clearly to be understood that undo'. no circumstances will a competitor be entitled to more than one prize; but such prize will be irrespective of any reward which may be given to the inventor of the arm finally adopted into the service. I V: MAGAZINE AND REPEATING ARMS. Magazine and Repeating Arms for Infantry will be re ceived and examined in a manner similar to the Breech loading Rifles. They must not be less in length than 48 inches, including the stock. The limit of weight for these arms is fixed at 911 b. ex clusive of the charges in the magazine. It is indispensable that the arms be made to take a bayonet. The Secretary of State offers a reward of 300 for the best Magazine or EepeatingArm produced that fulfils the abave conditions; and in the absence of experience does not at present define the standard of accuracy or other conditions to be fulfilled before such an arm can be adopted. . Those Magazine orßepeatingArms, which are accepted for further trial, will be paid for at the rate of £6O each. This sum is to include 1,000 rounds of ammunition per arm. The Secretary of State will take care that no ingenious novelty produced in answer to this advertisement shall be adopted into the service without proper acknowledgment, and that the name of the individual with whom it origi nates shall be recordetl in connection with it. if the riflo to which the first prize is awarded is adopted into the service, it will bear the inventor's name. J. ST. GEORGE, Major-General, Director of Ordnance. War Office, Oct. 22, 1866. THE RESCUE SOCIETY wishes to add another Lome to th ,, 12 now in operation. Last year no fewer 'han 45i poor. friendless, young females were rejected fro m want of FUNDS and room, making a total of 3,087, who have been sent away in five years. The new home the Committee wish to form would be for young girls, almost children, tram the age of 6 to 15, w h o have been led astray from the path of virtue. Contributions trill be reoeired gratefully by the Secretary, lir. Daniel Cooper, Queen -street. Chcapaide; or by limn Barclay and Co.. Lombard-street. 'ROYAL FREE HOSPITAL, Gray's-inn-road, in the immediate vicinity of the Great Northern Hall way Terminus, King'e-orot.s. Patron—Her Most Gracious Majesty the QUEEN. Vice- Patron-111s Royal Highness the Prince of W A LE F 4 .KG. President—Ms Grace the Duke of BUCCLEUCIL R.G. This Hospital, foundel in the year 1823, the first to estab lish the principle of free admission to the sick poor, without the delay and difficulty of Governors' orders. is wholly de pendent for support on voluntary contributions and t - , ,acres. It affords relict to a large number of in-patients, and, in addition to this, the average number of attendance of the lestitute sick has for a considerable period averaged between 3,000 and 4,000 weekly. The Committee earnestly solicit the ASSISTANCE of the benemlent, as the premises of this Hospital are capable of containing several hundred more beds had the Committee the requisite funds to maintain them. Contributions are received by their bankers, Messrs. Brown, Janson, and Co., Abchurch-lane; also by Messrs. Coutts and Co.; Drummond and Co. ; G.yn and Co. ; Berries and Co. ; Ransom and Co.; Prescott, Grote, and Co.; Smith, Payne, and Co. ; Barclay and Co. ; ilhatas, Deacon, and Co.; Nisbet and Co., Berners-street : and at the Hospital, from 10 till 6, STANFORD BUITH, Beatty y, HOMELESS BOYS OF LONDON. —The Committee are most anxious to provide for 400 boys. One hundred and fifty are now In the Refuge. The annual expenditure for supporting the 400 boys is estimated at beinz, £l5 a year for each boy. Several kind friends have promised to pay for one bay each year. Subscriptions thankfully reoeived by the London and West aunighd by Holborn ; Messrs. m it a i n u s s t o e m r B a a n n d k co , 4.1: 1,1 o p t a b i b i. u m r v a , a l n E d a: t l4 ; 2, WM. WILLIAMS, Secretary. Refuge, 8, Great Queen-street, W.O. PROVIDENCE ROW NIGHT REFUGE, FOR HOMELESS WOMEN AND CHILDREN, 14A, Providence -row, Pillsbury, E.G. Sixty Thousand Nights' Lodgings, w i t h S up p er s a nd Breakfasts, have been given in thi s I nst i tut i on t o th e destitute, who otherwise would have had to pass the nights in the bleak streets or under railway arches. Breakfasts, are given gratuitously every week. The poor r A ro t m pr a e l s l en p t ar ia t e s a a rl r y e a s , o l o m N itt i e g d h , t t s' Lodgings heonly yco with Suppers and n , dition being that they. are homeless and starving. The Manager &c., receives no remuneration whatever. Notwithstand ing the provision made by the Poor Houses, each cliiht ren , an d or ph ans sod ad mit t ance and have wet, andsleet. To tnoi are,gs h pf t eonr n d u wn m ain b g t c h r ta s cac o f 0 : : nn. y rnn o t oi t g( n iha g tt i io Nv nn o ,t t hr n (o oz e , 0 m. 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 5,1,000 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 coal s t o poor f am ili es in want. Will you, in your charity, help to carry on and accomplish what has been began ? 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.O. NOW PUBLISIIING.I MUGBY JUNCTION. THE NEW PERIODICAL, THE PEOPLE'S MAGAZINE, will appear next week. MANSFIELD'S PATENT PICKLES are per fectly pure and uncoloured. To be had of all dealers and wholesale of JOHN BURGESS. and SON, 107, Strand (corner of Savoy-steps), London. TEA IS CHEAPER THAN EVER.-Is. 6d , 25.. 28:6 I. per lb. are the prices at which PHILLIPS and CO Tea Merchants, 8, King William-street, City, Lon don, E.C.. are selling good and fine BLACK TEA. A price current post free. 40a worth carriage free to any railway • tstion or market town in the United Kingdom.—Obscrve— Pnitriva and Co. have no Agents or any eonnexton with any house in Worcester or Swansea. ngara are supplied at market prices. 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JOHN GOSNELL and CO., Red Bull Wharf, 93, Upper Thames-street, Perfumers to her fdajesty, respect fully offer to the public this truly marvellous flal , t, which gradually restores tne human hair to its pristine hue- -to matter at what age. The Aqua 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, les. GI Testimonials from artistes of',the highest order, and from Individuals of undoubted re spectability, may be seen on application. Messrs. John Gonell and Co. have been appointed Perfumers to her Royal 1112,1 mess the Princess of Wcies. • THE " SINGER," New Noiseless Lock-Stitch FAMILY SEWING MACHINES. These machines combine all the Latest. Improvements, and are now on Exhibitim for the first time be nr improve ment upon Singer's c e l e b ra t e d " Letter A " Fam il y :-ewine* Machine, of which ov e r O ne H undred and lei.hty Thousand have been soil id all parts of the world. Inspection in vited. an Purchasers desirous of securing the best machines yet brought out should not fail to see them. Cats o,;ues post free. THE SINGER MANUFACTURING COMPANY. Proprietas and Manufacturers of the world•renowned "Singer" Sewing Machines. Chief Office for the United Kingdom, 147, Cheapside. • London. SSPANISH FLY is the a c ti n& ingredient in ALEX. ROSS'S C ANTHARI DEBO IL. which speedily produces whiskers and thickens hair, Is 6d, 5s 6d, and 10s 8d ; sent by post for 54, 84, and 144 si - mnps.— ALEX. ROSS, 248, lligh Holborn, London, and all Chemists. WONDERFUL DISCOVERY.—Corns cured in one day by usint ALEX. ROSS'S CHIROPO. Thi4 preparation gradually dissolves the Corn in a few hours, removing the veryroot. 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They remove redness, sal lowness, dco. 2s 9d and 7s ad ; or post for 40 and 100 s t am p s . — mi t t L s. EX. ROSS, 248. High Holborn, Lon. i l on, and all Che- HAIR COLOUR WASIL—By washing the head with this beautifully-perfumed Wash, in seven or ten days the hair assumes its oricrinal colour, and remains so by an 000 +gonad 10s. d ; sent for stamps.--ALEX. BOSS, 244, High Holborn, London, and all Chemists. Just published, 2d ; sent by the author for 3 stamps. UGLINESS and BEAUTY; being a Pamphlet descriptive of articles and means used Tor improving the appearance. By ALEX. BOSS, 248, High Holborn, London. WEST ON'S GRAND MUSIC HALL, HOLBORN. Proprietors, SWEASEY and HOLLAND. The most triumphant, success ever attained in any Musical Establishment. Grand Selection from Anber's Opera of " MASANIELLO," produced on a scale of mag nificence never before attempted at any Music Hall. Terrific ovation of the Irish Minstrels, 27 in number, three and four calls nightly. A new and original overture composed and arranged expressly for the above minstrels by Mr. H. Baker. Comic supported by Fred. French, Mrs. Bryan, Miss Fancourt, Paddy Fannin, Patrick Sellers, and Les Freres Risoralis. Majilton as Mesetopolan. Band of 30 first-class performers. and large Chorus chosen from her Majesty's and Covent Garden Opera Houses. Musical Director, Mr. P. COM Prices of admission Stalls and Balcony, Is.; Area, 6d. ; Private Boxes, 10s. Gd. Can be secur , d at the Box Office, between the hours of io and 5 o'clock. Hall open every Evening at 7 o'clock, commencing at Half-past, CATTLE SHOW WEEK. Extra Attractions at WESTON'S GRAND MUSIC HALL, Holborn, the most elegant and comfortthle Hall in London, entirely redeco rated. ROYAL CAMBRIDGE MUSIC HALL, Commercial-street, Shoreditch, N.B. Proprietor—Mr. Vr S. PA C E. GREAT ATTRACTION 3 for CATTLE SHOW WEEK The ROCKI -MOUNTAIN WONDERS (four in number) in their astounding eymnaatic performances at 9 and 11 o'clock-BUR'tA FOOLA.K. the Marvel of the Fast— Lillian Lascelles; Mr. and Madame liertert, J H. S ead (the "Cure"), Rus'ell Gr ver, Jerry Wood, and Duriah and Davies.—Manager and Conductor, Mr. C. Greville. MADAME TUSSAUD'S EXHIBITION, BAKER-STREET. NEW EDI rum. —A Life-size Portrait-Model of the PRINCESS MARY OF CAMBRIME, a Marriage Group of the PRINCESS HELENA and MINCE CHRISTIAN. Admittance, ls. ; children, under ten, half-price ; extra rooms, 6d. Open from 11 a at. till dusk, and from 7 p.m. till 10. ARGYLL ROOMS. - GRAND CASINO, Windmill-street. Piccadilly. These elegant and, popular Rooma. having been entirely re decorated, are now OPE V EVERY EVENING for Concert and Dancing. Conductor, Signor Loaf CIIRTL Manager, If. GRENET. Admission to Promenade, One Shillin3% Reserved Seats, Two Shillings. D UNVILLE'S V.R. OLD IRISH WHISKY, BELFAST, Is regularly supplied to the Rouse of Lords. "V.R." IRISH WHISKY. DUNVILLE and CO.'S " V.R." OLD IRISH WHISKY, BELFAST. London OM:es and Stores, 4. BEAUFO ELT-BUILDINGS, STRAND, W.C. Established in& Qaotations on application. FALKNER'S OLD IRISH WHISKY, " Real Malt." 19s. per gallon, is sold in bottles and jars, bear lug his label and trade mark. Most liberal terms are offered to the trade for the save of Ulla genuine old spirit, which is coming into universal consumption through England, For price lists apply at Offices, 14, Strand. London, W.C. Established in Grafton-street, Dublin, A.D. 1780. JAMES DALY and CO., Distillers, John-street, Cork.—" The purest spirit and safest drink in the world."—London Offices, 7, Printing-house-square, E.C., next the "Times." TAMES DALY and CO., Distillers, John-street, e Cork, be; to announce that they are able to supply the trade with their celebrated Whiskies, in casks or ease., and to take orders in bond at d for explrtation, as their offices, 7, Printing-hou.e-square, London, E C.. the only house in the square not occupledby the "Times." J. D. and Co.'s whiskies briny the highest prices in the Australian and other Colonial markets, as may J.: observe 1 by reference to the "Journal of Commerce of Victoria," by which it will be sent that their whiskies fe:ch 6d. per gallon and Is. per c, se over the next best, and Is. 6d per gallon and Ss. lid. a case me. the lowest quotation. Alway.. on hand a larv a e supply of ye y old mellow wb (sky in the finest onndition, matured in s'oerry casks, unsurpassable in quality and flavour, supplied on the most reasonable terms. THE OCEAN ST. LEGER of 1866.--What Lo-•d Lyon ma to his OsVner was the Taeuing to her vi winner of the race, h.svimr, distance-1 .11 com petitors, at li'AS I` INDIA TEx COMPANY have in rariab y done in their alloi e and sale of fine new season's teas, now at imp3r:er's Warehouses--1, Great St. tie'en's-c:m chyard. EAU -DE-VIE:—This Pure PALE BRANDY, tBs. per gallon, is ry superio• to recent importations m Cognac, rec•lmmended by the medical profession. and ex tensively used in hospitals. In bottles, 335. per dozen. 0^ in a case 39%. railway carriage pal I.—HENRY BRETT and CO., Old Furnival's ery, Holborn, EX , and 30, Regent street, S.W. Established 1829. GEOLOG Y.—ELEMENTIRY COLLEC TIOVS, to illustrate the New Edition of "Lyell's Elements of Geology" and facilitate the important study of Mineralo;y and Geoityry,, esa . 00 ha d a t 2,5, to 50 to 500 guineas ; also tingle Spechnens or lioiwerals, ito3ke, Fossils, and lie'. nt Shells,C!ologi,al 11a , 0. Hammeer. al' the recent Pub'ica:ions, ac.. o' J. TENNANT, Mien ogist to Her Majt sty, 149, Strand, London. Private Instruction is g iven in Mineralogy and Geology by Mr. TENNANT, F.G.S., 149, Strand, W.C. THE BEST 11. MINDY FO3 INDIGESTION. ioetnhirre kingdom, tf} N ocowsi moennl O dditn ß , TON'S CAMOMILE PILLS are confi dently recommender; as a simple but certain Remedy for Indigestion, which i • the ;muse of nearly all the diseases to which we are i.ubject, being a medicine so uniformly crate • fu" and beneficial, that i is wgth justice called the "Natural Strengthener of the Human Stomach." "Norton's Pills " act as a powerful tonic and gentle aperient; ara mild in their operation, safe under any circumstances, and thousands of persons can now bear testimony to the benefits to be derived as otille2yo Tears. been a never • tailin; Family upwards bt s t e ls at Is. lid., 2s. 9d. and Ils. oaob, in every cr u CAUTION. Be sure and ask for "NOR TON ' S PILLS." an d d o no t b e persuaded to purcha se any of the var i ous i m it a ti ons w hi c h have in consequence of the success of NORTON'S cAiii o spu,mriteE PILLS. 0 DR. SCOTT'S LIVER AND BILIOUS PILLS.—A NEVER FAILING REMEDY.—Pre pared without any mercurial Ingredient, from the recipe of Dr. Scott, of Bromley, Kent. will be found invaluable to all who ,uffer from bilious and liver nom taints, indigestion, wind, ipasyna, giddiness, li zz i neas of the eyes, dm For habitual ostiveness, as a family aperient medicine, and as a purifier d the blood, they are truly excellent; mild in their opera tion and grateful to the stomach, they create appelte, 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,is. lid., and three times the quantity in one, 21. 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 t amp. WSLOW HALL, Winslow, Bucks, having il een recently opened and fitted with requisites for the care and comfort of the INSANE, the proprietor, Dr. SOISRAGON, announces that he has transferred his Estab lishment from Birminuhain to the above desirable residence, easily accessible, and distant from London about an hour and a-half by the London and North-Western line, and fifty minutes from Oxford. Attached to the mansion, situated on a sandy soil, and commanding an extensive and pleasing prospect, are garden, me •dow, plantrition, and reortation grounds. For terms and forms of admission address the proprietor. IOMELESS BOYS OF LONDON.-FUNDS are earnestly solicited for fitting up the TRAINING Slll2. £2,000 required. WM. WILLIAUS, Secretary. Boys' Refuge, 8, Great Queen-street, W.C. OMELESS BOYS OF LONDON.-CON TRIBUTIONS are earnestly solicited for establishing the COUNTRY ROME. £l,OOO required. WM. WILLIAMS, Secretary. Boys' Refuge, 8. Great Queen-street, W.C. AND AWARDED TUE PRIZE MEDAL, 182. Sold by all Grocers, Chandlers, dm. Ito. ASPIIALTE ROOFING FELT, ONE PENNY per Square Foot. CROGGON and C 0., Manufacturers, j 63, New Earl-street, I London, E.C. 34, Bread-street, 59, George-square, Glasgow; 2, Goree Piazzas, Liverpool. INDIAN MEDICAL SERVICE. INDIA OFFICE, 10th December, 18G6. TOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that an Examination of Candidates for 23 appointments as assistant-Surgeons in Her Majesty's Indian Medical Ser ,rice will be held at Chelsea Hospital on the 11th February, 1867, at 10_a.m. Copies of the regulations for the examination of Candi dates, together with information regarding the pay and retiring allowances of India Medical Officers, may be ob tained on application at the Military Department, India Office, Westminster, S.W. T. T. PEARS, Major-General, Military Secretary. SPORTING INTELLIGENCE. THE METROPOLITAN GRAND STEEPLECHASES TUESDAY. This new meeting was inaugurated to-day at Kings bury, a pretty country, about a mile and a half from the Welsh Harp, Hendon, and being under the management of Mr. Topham, supported by Mr. Warner and an efficient staff, it obtained the patronage their labours deserved. The weather was moderately fine, although a heavy fog pre vented the races being seen to that advantage which a clear . day would have ensured and th 6 country favoured. From the loamy nature of the soil tt was anticipated that the "going" would be somewhat heavy, and these anticipa tions proved to be correct. The attendance was large, and speculation brisk. Details are appended : The Hunt Steeplechase of 5 sous each, with 30 added, fcr hunters; weight for age. About two miles and a half. 5 subs. Mr. E. Clifford's Waterporry (h-b), 5 yrs, 11st 131 b (Mr. Hobson) 1 Mr. Desinond's Seaweed (late Spacimen), 4 yrs, 11st (Mr. Barker) 2 Zephyr and Danceaway also ran. Betting-7 to 4 agst Waterperry, 2to 1 agst Seaweed, and 3to 1 agst Zephyr. Waterperry got away in advance of Seaweed, Zephyr, and Danceaway, to the first fence, which Zephyr refused, but being got over at the second at tempt he went on in pursuit. At the second fence Dance away refused, and after several ineffectual attempts to get over was trotted home. The favourite went on with the running, but being joined by Seaweed after going half the distance, and the pair raced together till the last fence, where Seaweed came down a "burster," and the favourite won easily by ten lengths; nothing else passed the post. A Steeplechase Plate of 30 sovs, for 4-yr-olds and up wards; penalties and allowances. Two miles. Mr. Cheshyre's Cock Robin, by Turnus—Rosy Morn, aged, lOst 121 b (20) .. •• (Mr. Grant) 1 Mr. G. Gilkes's Idiot, aged, list 41b (car. list 71b (.£2O) (W. Brazier) 2 Botting-2 to Icm Cock Robin. The non-favourite led for a short distance, but running unkindly the favourite got in front, and won easily by fifteen lengths. The winner was bought in for 36 guineas. The Kingsbury Plate (handicap) of 50 soya ; for all ages ; winners extra. About two miles. Mr. Duerow's Ballet Girl (11 b), 5 yrs, llst...(Mr Milford) 1 Mr. Somers's The Rogue, aged, list 121 b (Pickett) 2 Mr. Frank's Bandoline, aged, lOst 9lb (Isaacs) 8 Mr. Hobson's Triumpher, 5 yrs, list 101 b (Owner) 0 Mr. T. Last's Oscar, aged, list 10 Ib (A. Sadler) 0 Mr. Hall's Kingsbury, 6 yrs, list 81b (J. New) 0 Betting-5 to 4 agst The Rogue, sto 2 agst Triumpher, -- -- - 7 to 1 each agst Bandoline and Ballet Girl, and 8 to 1 agst Oscar. Oscar cut out the work clear of Triumpher, Kings bury,..and Ballet Girl, The Rogue bringing up the rear, till reaching the stand, when he drew up to the leader, being closely followed by Kingsbury, Ballet Girl, and Bandolino, Triumpher following in the rear to the second fence past the stand, where Kingsbury came to grief, but being remounted went on in pursuit of the remainder. At the next fence The Rogue headed Oscar, the Ballet Girl dropping into the fourth place, and they ran thus for about half a mile further, when Oscar again got in front, maintaining the lead till about half a mile from home, when ho began to exhibit signs of dis tress. In the straight he was passed by The Rogue, who was headed by Ballet Girl about 200 yards from home, and a good race ended in favour of Ballet Girl by three lengths, a similar distance separating second and third. A Selling Steeple-chase of 3 sous each, 2 ft, with 25 added, for four-yr-olds and upwards ; weight for age ; selling allowances. About two miles. Mr. B. Land's Redwing, by Redwing—dam by Tear away, aged, list 71b (.£5O) (Mr. Mumford) 1 Yr. Frank's Salamis, aged, llst 71b (.£50)...(T. Barton) 2 Mr. G. Gilkes's Over-the-Sea, agel, list 71b (.£5O) (W. Brazier) 0 Mr. Church's White Stockings, aged, list (£2O) (Mr. Grant) 0 Betting.-2 ro lon Redwing, and 3to 1 agst Salamis. Redwing made play throughout and won in a canter by twenty lengths,White Stockings and Over-the-Sea refused at the first fence, but wore both persevered with till two fences beyond the stand, where Over-the-Sea stumbled and pitched Brazier on to the other side of the fence ; White Stockings also came to grief. The winner was bought in for 105 guineas. The ljxendon Handicap of 5 soya each, 2 ft, with 25 added winners extra. Three miles. Twelve subs. Mr. Hobson's Liston, by Fanolotto—Haughty, 104 81b (after) 1 Mr. Somers's The Rogue, lOst 121 b (Pickett) 2 Betting opened at 6 to 4 on The Rogue, and closed at 11 to 10 on Liston. The Rogue got off first, but soon gave way to the favourite, who led to the first fence past the stand, where he fell and The Rogue made running till about two miles of the journey had been accomplished when both were apparently beaten, and they approached a fence at a walking pace. About half a mile from home, however, they recommenced racing, and a fine finish en sued, ending in favour of Liston by a head. THE SOILED DOVE CASE. The interest in the Soiled Dove case, far from abating, is culminating to its highest pitch, and keeping all her former backers in a very unpleasant state of excitement, as she has been examined by Professor Spooner on the part of the Jockey Club, and by Mr. Mannington, of Brighton, on be half of Mr. Nightingall, and they have both reported her to be a three-yr-old, rising four; thus confirming the posi tive assurance of that fact which 1 made a fortnight back. Gradually her history developes itself, and it would seem she was originally consigned in some shape to a solicitor at Northampton, who sent her to Richard Boyce's, at New market, to be trained, and who tried her to be a wretchedly bad animal, as another 2-yr-old which accompanied her, and about whom there is no suspicion, gave her 211 b. and beat her in a canter. And, although she has won since, it has been in such very moderate company that, taking her real ago into consideration, sho must only be looked upon as a common plater. Boyce, from a species of etiquette which prevails among trainers, and which, in my opi nion, is very absurd and' erroneous, never looked in the mare's mouth ; nor did any of her subsequent trainers ; so, if it had not been for old Nightingall, the discovery as to her ago would probably have not been made so early ; although it was strange Golby should have made the objection previous to seeing Nightingall himself, who came up with a view of getting rid of his new purchase. Old Charles Marson, who trained so many years for the Marquis of Exeter, and recently had charge of the racing establishment of General Shirley, near Brussels, being the person who, it is said, brought over the animals, and through whose talking the secret first got out, will of course be summoned before the Jockey Club to give an explanation of the circumstances under which he became possessed of the mare, and then, of course, some official notification wili be made on the subject. The committee of Tattersall's, who will have to decide the question of the bets, will no doubt act on the precedent set them in the Bloodstone ease, in 1811, which is precist.ly ana logous to that of Soiled Dove. It may not be rec ollected by the pre sent generation that in that year a Mr. Newman ran a two • year-old called Bloodstone for the New Stakes at Ascot. Ile came in first, ridden by Bell, who was ordered to pull him up, but failed to do so, for which he received the approbation of the-Jockey Club. Old John Day ran second with Old Eng land, ridden by the present John, and Sir John Gerard 's Fantasa was third. When the race was over John Day objected to the winner for being the wrong age, and the stewards, the late Lord Bosslyn, and the present Marquis of Exeter, and Lord StradbrolCo, after having had the colt exa mined, and found to be a r Ze-year-o, disquaed him the next morning. Mr. N thewman, hldowever, not being satisfied, served a notice on the stakeholder n3t to pay over the stakes, and an interpleader action was tried at Guild ford, in which John Day was made defendant, and got a ve rdict, the bets in the case going to the backers of Old England. The affair made a great sensation at the time, but the difficulties attendant on the settlement were nothing in comparison with what they promise to be in the Boiled . SALE OF BLOOD STOCK BY MESSRS. TATTERSALL. Although a number of horses were included in the sale catalogue on Monday, and among others Paris and Slender, only two were sold, as under : Douro (3 yrs), br c by Arthur Wellesley, out of Jenny Lind (31r. E. Brayloy) 200 Purchase (2 yrs), b f by Vedette, out of Present, by Woolwich (Mr. Yadwick) 100 THE "HORSE MURDER" AT CROYDON STEEPLE- CHASES. (From the Sporting LO.) The Secretary of the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals presents his compliments to the Editor of the Sporting Life, and begs to submit for his approval the following rules, which have been drawn up by a com mittee of humane gentlemen for - the prevention of any fur ther "horrible tragedies" at Croydon or elsewhere. The Secretary has much pleasure in stating that the proposed rules have met with the entire approval of the Pall Mall Gazette, and the Field, the country gentleman's newspaper! lIEW STEEPLECHASE RULES AND REGULATIONS TO BE TPROPOSED BY THE SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS. Rule I.—That no course shall be of greater extent than three-quarters of a mile, and that it shall be laid out chiefly in lawns and flower-beds. Rule 2. That the pace shall in no instance exceed four miles an hour, and that any one transgressing this rule shall be compelled to pay ten guineas per annum to the funds of the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. Rule 3. That, in order to► ensure greater safety, no more than two horses shall start for any race, and that the riders shall always keep at a distance of fifty yards apart. Rule 4.—That the water-jump shall in no case bo more than a foot and a half wide, and that each bank shall be strewn with a bed of rose-leaves four feet in depth to break the fall. Rule s.—That no fence shall bo higher than fifteen inches, and that every such fence shall be topped with down pillows. Rule 6.—That no jockey shall be permitted to ride with whip or spur ; and it is recommended that silk stockings and pumps be worn in preference to top-boots. Rule 7.—That no horse shall be allowed to start until he has been regaled with a peck of oats and a pailful of water, and if at the starting-post he exhibits symptoms of dis tress he shall be immediately placed in a padded van and conveyed home. Rule B.—That no race shall be run while it is raining, and in the event of a shower of rain comi ng on during the running, the jockey shall be at liberty to pull up and ask the nearest bystander for the loan of an umbrella. Rule 9.—That no jockey shall be qualified to ride unless he can satisfactorily prove that he has neither wife, child, father, mother, brother, sister, nor first cousin ; so that in the event of bruise or a scratch he may cause distress to as few connexions as possible. Rule 10.—That the weight of the jockey shall in no in stance exceed 701 b, and a preference will be given to un dersized workhouse boys. Rule 11.—That if the weather be very cold, the horses shall be clad in bearskin, in order that their own bare skin nay not feel the effects of the atmosphere. Rule 12.—That no grand stand shall be erected capable of containing more than six persons, and that each of these persons shall be provided with sal-volatile and mustard poultices, to resuscitate them in the event of their fainting away at the sight of a " horrible tragedy." Rule 13.—That the refreshment booths shall bo limited to the sale of tea and toast, peppermint drops, and cod liver oil ; but in extreme cases, such as rheumatism, tic doloreux, or St. Vitus's dance, small quantities of warm elderberry wine or spruco will be permitted, under certain restrictions. Rule 11.—That the weighing-room bo provided with sticking-plaster, ointment, raw rumpsteaks, brown paper, and vinegar, and that Lord Aldborough's leg be requested to attend, to show the awful effects of human oruptibility. Rule 15.—That the duties of judge shall be filled either by the Secretary of the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals or the editor of the Pall all Gazette, and in the event of the hitter gentleman undertaking the post. he shall be supplied with his usual allowance of milk and water. Rule IG.—That, in order to distress horseflesh as little as posNible, the starter shall perform his duties on a rock ing-horse. Rule 17.—That the editor of the Field shall fulfil the duties of starter, and, as that gentleman is unused to race courses, that the starting shall be effected by means of a telegraph wire laid on between the course and the edi torial chair. Rule 18.- That during the races duly appointed officers shall from time to time wait upon the spectators soliciting subscriptions in aid of the Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. Rule 19.—That in training horses on damp or foggy mornings, each animal is to be provided with a respirator and a silk handkerchief, and in summer regaled with Vanille ices and lemonade. Rifle 20.—That any trainer, stable-lad, jockey, or groom teasing, hitting, or speaking rudely to a steeplechaser, be liable to imprisonment for a term not exceeding penal sor _ ritude for life. Rule 21.—That any horse falling bo allowed to remain in that position until he gets up again, when ho is to be politely asked if ho desires to kick•auy particular person. RACING FIXT JANI rRES FOB, 1867. ARY. Manchester 1 JARY. FEBR Lincoln Spring Harrow ....... MA: Nottingham 26 Derby :Cll. Liverpool Spring Chelmsford Spring l2 West Drayton l9 Bromley Epsom Spring 2B Lewes Spring 2B Croxton Park 29 Northampton Windsor Spring 4 Newmarket Craven 8 Curragh Thirsk ,IL. Durham .. 22 Newmarket Ist Spring 22 Catterick 30 Chester M Chester (continued) 1 York Spring 7 Salisbury 9 Doncaster Spring Bath .. . ll X. Harpenden ............... 17 21 Epsom Summer ......... Newton ..................... 29 Croydon ................ .. 29 Ascot S ummer 4 Windsor Summer Manchester Summer 12 Bibury Club lB Stockbridge l9 "NE. Che1m5f0rd............... 25 New .. 25 Newcastle Curragh Worcester Summer 27 Ipswich 27 LY. I Stamford Huntingdon 23 Winchester Southampton 25 G 3o d wood 30 Carlisle 2 Newmarket July ...... Pontefract Reading ... 9 Nottingham July . 16 Down Royal Corporatn. 1 7 AG. 7UST. York August Dover West Drayton 22 Plymouth ..... 23 Canterbury Lichfield Derby Summer Weymouth Tunbridge :MBER. Goodwood (continued).- 1 Brighton ......... ...... B r i g hton Club ...••••••••• 8 Lewes ..................... 9 ............... 13 Egham Wolverhampt on "'•• 14 1 3 ......... 14 Stockton ......... Oxford ............... 15 H a stings .................. 20 SEPT] 3 Warwick Margate Curragh L e icester 10 Poocaster Richmond l7 llendon l9 Monmouth Manchester Autumn 2O Newmarket Ist October 24 25 OCT Northampton Autumn. 1 Newmarket 2d October 7 Cheltenham l5 NOVE. )BER. Curragh Newmarket Houghton Worcester _Autumn MBE It. Leamington Hunt Liverpool Autumn 5 Shrewsbury ll STEEPLECIIA SE FIXTURES FOR 1867. FEBRUARY. Carmarthen Birmingham 12 I Derby Windsor 1D I .................. IifARCIT. Liverpool Spring ...... 5 Croydon Spring • l4 I Grand Military ......... 7 Cheltenham Grand An. 91 21 Chertsey .................. 12 'Bromley 31altou ............... ..... 13 I AP Kildare Hunt York l7 Sevenoaks TRIPLE BIRTH AT MIDDLESBROUGIL—A few days ago the wife of an engineman named Urwin, living in Todd's-buildings, Middlesbrough, gave birth to three children. The Queen has been communicated with, and has presented the parents with the usual gratuity. AQUATICS. ROYAL LONDON YACHT CLUB. Tho annual di nner of the great metropolitan club took place on Tu es d ay at Willis's Rooms, St. James's. Nearly 150 members and friends were present, presided over by Mr. E. W. Edwards, the vice commodore. After a most exeellent dinner th e c h a i rman proposed the usual loyal and patriotic toasts, which Were immediately succeeded by that of the evening, "Prosperity to the Royal London Yacht Club," in proposing which the worthy vice commodore said that during its very lengthened existence no club could boast of such steady and continuous progres s ; it s resources were never more flourishing, while its amount of tonnage spoke for its importance, anlthe character of its members for its position. With the kindest feeling he was sure they would receive and give due honour to the toast. Mr. J. GOODSON, M.P., then proposed the health of Mr. Arcedeckne. He expressed the regret ho felt at that gen tleman's absence, whose presence had so many years cheered them on this occasion of their annual banquet. The progress of the club had shown that his services had been of the most efficient character. He was at all times ready with the best wishes odd the best feelings to aid the club in every way in his power, and his agency had most materially tended to bring them into their present proud and popular position. Although Absent his services were not forgotten, and would over be appreciated by those for whom he had devoted so much time and energy. Mr. EAGLE having replied for the commodore, and pointed out how worthy he was of the tribute of respect paid to him, Mr. Alderman and Sheriff WATERLOW proposed " The Health of Mr. E. W. Edwards," their chairman and vice commodore. Ho said they all had to thank him for the deep debt of obligation they wore under to him. There were few who, besides other marks of his kindness, had not experienced his munificent hospitality on board his beautiful screw yacht Stella, which had been again and again placed at the disposal of the club. Much of their progress was attributable to the great attention he paid to the club, and the club were all ready to testify it. Mr. EDWARDs, in a very excellent speech, thanked the members for the kind feeling manifested towards him, and expressed the pleasure he had always felt, and should at all times feel, in being of any use to the club ; but he thought the merit of progression should be fully shared by the other officers. " The Health of the very able Rear Commodore," a most business and painstaking yachtsman (Mr. Charlwood), was then given, and followed by other toasts. The Great Atlantic Yacht Race. NEW Yonx, Dec. 11. The yachts Henrietta, Fleetwing, and Vesta leave at ono p.m. to-day for Cowes. The first yacht arriving is to take the whole stakes, amounting to $90,000. The following notice to masters of vessels has been issued, and telegraphed to Europe by the owners of the yachts, in order that the progress of the race may be re ported by passing vessels : " To Masters of Vessels— " In the great Atlantic yacht race which is to take place on Tuesday, December 11, 1866, at one o'clock p.m., the Henrietta will show on the ocean a blue flag, nine by three ; the Fleetwing will exhibit a red flag nine by three ; and the Vesta will carry a white flag of the same dimen sions. At night the Henrietta will burn a blue light, and fire a blue rocket one minute afterwards ; the Fleetwing will burn a red light, and fire a red rocket one minute after ; and the Vesta will burn a white light, and one mi nute afterwards will fire a white rocket. (Signed) "J. 0. BENNETT, Jun., owner of lienriettn. "GEORGE A. OsGooD, owner of Fleetwing. " rill= LORILLARD, owner of Vests. "New York, Dec. 10, 1866." The tonnage of the yachts is as follows : —Henrietta 203; Fleetwing, 201; Vosta, 201 tons. COURSING. COURSING MEETINGS TO COME. DECEMBER. Namo. Judge. Days of Running Belbroughton (Worcester) Mr. Cherrington 12, Thornton-le-Moor (Cliesh.) Mr. Warwick Elm, Camblidg3shire Mr. Spofford Sundorne & Ilordloy (Salop) Mr. Warwick Cockermouth, Cumberland Mr. Warwick Leinster Club ... dpr. lga. Kenilworth, Warwickshire Mr. Spafford A micable Club, Ashdown Pk Mr. War wick Ludham, Norfolk ........... Mr. Spafford Ince Blundell, Lancashire - 2 O, 2O, 21 Aston, Cheshire Mr. Warwick Corrie, Lockorbie .... ........ 11 r. Warwick JANUARY, 1867. Huntingdon Club Mr. Warwick l, 2, S. Lincolnshire, Ho'beach ... Mr. Spafford Coolo, co. Cork (Open) Third S. Lancashire, (South port (Open) Mr. Westropp ...... 9, 10, 11. Spelthorne Club Mr. Warwick ...... 9, 10, 11 Border Union (Longtown) Cumberland Mr. Warwick l5, 16 .. ' Barton-on-Humber, Lincoln. Mr. Spafford Altcar Club, Lancashire - Wigtonsh. Club (Strauraer) Mr. Boulton Little Crosby Mr. Welding County Louth Club, Ireland Mr. Spafford Ridgway Club, Lytham ...... - 3 O, 3O, &c. FEBRUARY. Rufford, Lancashire Cardiff Club ....•• Mr• Warwick l4, 15 Waterloo, Lancasltiro Tanivrortl; Staffordshire ... Mr. Warwick MARCH. Irish Grand National (Open), county Loutn Ardrossan, Sharphill South Lancashiro (South- 6, 7 7, &c. port) Champion Mr. Westropp l4, 15, ktc Leinster (Open) Courtown... Mr. IL Springall l9, '2O Scottish Open, Lanarkshire - 26, &c. SEPTEMBER. ----- Brampton, Cumberland Mr. Warwick OCTOBER. Ancaster and Willoughby, Lincolnshire Mr. Spafford ' l, 2 SCOTCH JURIF.9.—The Scotsman contrasts the re sult of the recent libel cases in Englaid with that of similar cases before the Scotch Courts, and says :—" The contrast between England and Scotland in such matters may be partly in the law (if there can be said to be any definite law regarding libel), partly in the Judges, but more than all perhaps in the ideas of the people, a large portion of whom., especially among those democratic in political opinions, are quite unable to understand or appreciate free discussion, or be patient with the utterance of opinions other than their own. No Scotch paper could go above a whisper in alluding even to the vilest quack that over duped and slew, and oven a whisper would almost to certainty cost a good many hundreds of pounds. They manage these things bettor in England." THE EASTERN FISHERIES.—The herring fi s h ery has been early completed on the eastern coast. Several Great Yarmouth boats have already made up, and their example will probably bo followed by the remainder almost immediately, more especially if the weather continue bois terous. Owing to recent rough weather, the deliveries of h e rrings were small at Great Yarmouth last week. Fresh shots have made .£5 to £9 per last ; full :resit fish, £l6 to £l9 per last ; and salt stuff, £9 to £l6 per last.. As in stances of the large catches made during the last season, it may be stated that two boats owned by Mr I. Suekford, of Great Yarmouth, and named respectively the Commission and the Petition, have landed 167 lasts (or 2,191,400 fish). The boats in question, as will be inferred from their names, were launched during the recent sittings of the Great Yarmouth Election Commission. The Lowestoft boats have also bad a good season. The Scotch boats have pretty Well all made up, and aro waiting for favour able winds to waft them to their homes. LO RD CHIEF JUSTICE BOVILL.--Sir William Bovill, as is his custom, rode across country fromlhNi,sokrebs dence at Maplesdon, on Mond a y morning , ai -ta siding, threw its station, there intending to tak e the up hi r s a h i ar f s o a r s L u o d u d d en on l g y in London. He had just arrived at th e station when rushed among a numbe r of trucks mm e he t e p l y r c a e s e s d i e s t d e t d a , and, although apparently roughly rider, and fell. Sir William shakos,h w ly agi town by the train. We understand that Sir William had purchased the animal which he rode, and that at recently th e timeit bolted it wa s affected b y what is known to vete rinary surge ons as " megrims," a disease, or delusion, of the brain. 1811 01 . , s hel. ~aheat . s. d• 20 18 6 2 , 1 " 21 ! 1 9 v on 0 ;ta lon npt• cea ~r~