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cions means of securing holiday enjoyment for the multitude. Various methods are sug gested, but as a matter of course none is definitely fixed upon, and the scene ulti mately changes to the " Deep, deep sea," in which are introduced processions of fishes, and certain grotesque effects from the popular Parisian drama "La Biche aux Bois." Next is seen " Queen Corala's Cryptogamic Home," in which a dance, arranged by the veteran Oscar Byrne, is executed by a troop of submarine bipeds, clad in a species of scale armour, and exhibiting abundant proofi that they have often displayed their terpsichorean abilities on terra firma in a costume more immediately belonging to the female portion of the human kind. This is one of the most effective scenes in the entertainment, and is not the less so by reason of the fact that it some what resembles a representation of the Kingdom of Fishes in the new pantomime at Astley's. After this comes a succession of tableaux representing Simple Simon's cottage (in which begins the real story of the pantomime) and Dame Day's home stead (in which many characters are introduced in the genuine spirit of pantomimical incongruity, but always with a due regard to the mirthful require ments of the moment. In one of these scenes Tom the Piper's son (Miss Esther Jacobs) makes his ap pearance, and commits the felonious act of stealing a pig, for which nursery rhymes have long rendered his name celebrated ; and although it is not very distinctly shown what connexion is supposed to exist between King Chess and Dame Daw and Simple Simon, that magnanimous monarch makes his appearance at this momentous juncture, the scene being changed to his palace in the Kingdom of Games. Next we have the " Pool of Libellula, the Haunt of the Dragon Fly," which is a magnifi cent scenic display by Mr. Gates, and which forms the grand "transformation." Notwithstanding some few imperfections inseparable from the circum stances under which the piece was produced, the whole of the brilliant effect was admirably managed, and Mr. Shepherd may be congratulated upon hav ing succeeded in blending together the arts of the scene-painter and the decorator in the most harmonious concord. The loudest applause at tended the gradual development of this really dazzling picture, and at its completion Mr. Gates was called forward to receive the re ward due to him. The whole performance appeared to augur well for the future management and prospects of this friendly inaugurated undertaking. LYCEUM. The performances here consisted of the grrnd Spectacular drama " The Master of Ravenswood," founded on Sir Walter Scott's thrilling story of " The Bride of Lammermoor." We noticed the production of this drama at considerable length in yesterday's impression, which precludes the neces sity for saying more than that Mr. Fechter was most effective in The Master, and was well sup ported by Messrs. Herman Vezin, Emery, Jordan, Miss Elsworthy, and Mrs. Ternan. " Tho Illus trious Stranger," with H. Widdicomb as the hero, preceded the drama. PRINCESS'S. Here the great success of the pieces now playing rendered their withdrawal unadvisable, even under the temptation to produce a Christmas novelty. The laughable trifle known by the title of " Quiet Lodgings" served as a liver de rideau to Mr. Chas. Reade's elaborate and much amended " 'Tis Never /`, Too Late to Mend," which has verified the apho rism conveyed in its title in more senses than one. STRAND. We have recently admired, in common with the judicious portion of the public, the rebuilt interior of this pleasant little theatre. The performances, too. have received our attention. They have not called for change ; so that " Nothing 'Venture Nothing Win," the burlesque " L'Africaine," and " Mrs. Green's Snug Business" are business enough for this delightful little resort, which does not at tempt the stupendous, the gorgeous, or the over whelming. SADLER'S WELLS. The Christmas attraction of this theatre is a new p burlesque pantomime, from the pen of Mr. Charles Mil lwar d, author of last year's Christmas piece at the same establishment. The title of the new pro dilation L. “ 0f....v. .-dooffie-doo 1 or, Harlea um' Prince Chanticleer and the rrin,....os or tue tioicien Valley." The incidental music has been arranged by Mr. T. Berry, and the pantomime has been pro duced under .. e immediate personal superintend ence of Miss arriott. In addition to the Sadler's iWells panto , e Mr. Millward has written the 'Christmas piece for the Theatre Royal Liverpool and Birmingham, and for several other provincial theatres. MUSIC HALLS. TIE OXFORD.—The management at this hall have pro 'tided several extra performances for the Christmas season. The announcement of the several attractions, and the well known fact that at the Oxford is always to be seen and heard something novel and agreeable, had the effect of fill fag the spaCions building to quite overflowing last night. The management could not have done better than continue the performance of Offenbach's pleasing composition, "The Market Girls." It was received last evening with as much enthusiasm as ever. A new cantata, composed by Meyer Lutz, appropriately designated "King Christmas," is one of the new attractions. Another specialty is a new version of " The Enchanted Heath," which has been written ex pressly by Mr. Vandervell, and in which Mr. Marshall sus tains no less. than 11 different characters. The perform ances set -down for the Christmas season include as well operatic selections, burlesque, pantomime, ballet, and a splendid supply of comedy. THE CANTEliEtritY.—At this music -hall, which it is Well known is Midei the same excellent management as the OxfOrd, an equally varied and enjoyable Christ- Inas entertainment is provided. Amongst the new spe ' eialties is a monological extravaganza written by Mr. W Vandervell, called "Ri-turn-ti-furn." This rather strange title turns out to be the name of a magician who, after tell ing the audience' a, riurnber of secrets touching upon sub jects that cannot fail to enlist the interest of the audience, fakes them to the continent and affords them the pleasure of witnessing a grand fancy ball in the neighbourhood of Paris. The transformation scene is highly creditable to the establishment. THE ALITA.MBRA.—Mr. Strange, the manager of this magnificent hall, displays a large amount of determination not to be behindhand in providing a full and splendid entertainment for holiday folk. He has produced two new ballets ; one embellished with a costly and elaborate dio ramie development scene, with novel and patented effects, invented, painted, and constructed byMr.William Callcott ; and the second, backed by an artistic illuminated scene, Painted by the same celebrated theatrical painter, assisted by his brother, Mr. Albert Callcott. The first ballet spec tacle is called " A New Grand Dioramic Development Scene and Butterfly Ballot, entitled, The Descent of King Dragon Fly and his Cortege of Golden Moths into the Clematis Bowers of Arcadia." This scene opens with a View. of the spreading branches of the giant chestnut tree, and a jungle of wild underwood and daisies, and forms the framework for a gorgeous ballet of butterflies, which the selo is danced by Madlle. Bioletti, from the Italian opera of Paris. This is followed by what is called the_ first stage in the dramatic development, " A 'View of the Forest of Transparent Foliage," introduc ng novel and patented effects- never before exhibited. The next change is the "Disclosure of the Glitter tl bag Bowers of Clematis," followed by " The Descent 14 King Dragon Fly from the extreme heights of the Distant Foliage (at the top of the loftiest stage in London), s urrounded by a brilliant Cortege of Golden Moths." The Whole scene now suddenly becomes animated; a swarm of fairy butterflies appear, some fluttering about the scene, others ascending. A magic mushroom appears upon the 6 tage, from the centre of whichrises a diminutive "Puck," Z ho is saluted in different ways by a crowd of glittering figurantes." The stage is turmikl into a perfect hive of beauty, and the final effect is produced by the appearance of the " Genii of the Clematis Bowers." This elaborate scene has been several months in preparation, and is pro duced on a scale of much magnificence. The other ballet la an international One, entitled "Ern Ballo in Maschcra in t he Ill um i na t e d G roves o f C leophas. " Th i s i s very care fully put upon the stag e , an d i s li g ht e d w ith h un d re d s of l amps and Nubian figures holding candelabra. In addi ; t l on to th ese spec t ac l es some very droll and original comic : l ent has been en gage d ; an d a new se l ect i on from Offen , Eaters," sparkli ng an d ever - p l eas i ng operetta, " Orphee aux ni nfers," has been produced, supported by the band chorus °f the Alhambra-150 in number. Several judmous * • and a e '▪ te onable alt era ti ons have been made in the auditorium. jo.. t housand y ar d s o f e l egan t B russe l s carpet i ng have been :, 1 d down ; th e " sensat i ona l central chandelier, " with its t!/3• of glittering satellites, ha ve been restored to all eir ri • P stme splendour; the upper gallery has been en end a small and experimental dress circle has been erected near the chief entrance. Long before the time for Z • e n . ng last even i ng t h e d oors of the Alhambra were be- Dd by a great concourse of people, and about an hour rider Toni Bo that ;) one." sery cult ;rood ;erisiti ,f both an pos° idea °I r so wel l s Brea, e twice` Le sa e : b wer; N ider , roe/ re 1 341 1 ; 11/ o f the after their opening the doors had to be closed against the public, every available spot being crammed. THE CHRISTY MINSTRELS.—Tbese clever " entertainers" attracted a large audience in St. James's Hall. The enter tainment is still as popular as ever, which is amply ac counted for by the fact that the Minstrels are untiring in their exertions to introduce constant changes andnovelties. It must be conceded that few entertainments have ever been brought forward which presented such a variety of features as are displayed by these darkened aspirants to public honours. Whether it be in the well cultivated exer cise of the vocal art, or in those grotesque evolutions which have contributed in a considerable degree towards their enduring popularity, or in those irresistibly comic scenes in which their dramatic powers are often severely and most satisfactorily tested, these original Christy Minstrels still find increasing favour in the eyes and ears of appreciative audiences. Amongst other novelties recently introduced should be mentioned an extremely amusing scene in which ludicrously exaggerated embodiments of the two giants, Chang and Anak, are represented under circumstances of the most grotesque and boisterous humour—the vociferous gentleman who performs the part of showman having the good fortune to produce a hearty laugh every time he gives the audience a specimen of his descriptive powers. A series of performances more varied or more diverting than that which is now being given by these original and veritable Christy Minstrels has never yet been presented even by the members of this eccentric body. MADAME TUSSAUD'S.—Baker-street would be but for this exhibition a terra incognita to the large majority of the residents of the metropolis leading from nowhere to no where—that is to say, so far as that majority is concerned. As it is, however, it becomes a regular ; holiday pilgrimage, in order that the rising generation may be treated by those of larger growth to a sight of all the kings and princes in the world, surrounded by various other notable individuals in the habits in which they are supposed now to move or to have moved. The great beauty of the exhibition seems to ba that these habits never fade—Madame Tussaud or her successors having an unpatented invention for preserv ing silks, satins, or other ornaments from becoming depre ciated. Then, there is the chamber of horrors—we beg pardon, the physiological chamber- in which Charlotte Winsor and Ernest Southey, or Forwood, have just found befitting niches. GALLERY OF ILLUSTRATION.—Mr. and Mrs. German Reed, with their friend Mr. John Parry, issued invitations for "Peculiar Party," both in the morning and evening of yesterday, and on each occasion gave great gratification to their guests. At the close of the " Peculiar Party," the majority of the guests visited that of "Mrs. Roseleaf," where Mr. John Parry was the principal lion, and was earnestly followed by a throng of admiring friends. EGYPTIAN HALL.—How many exhibitions will this hall accommodate ? No matter. Sufficient to state that Mr. and Mrs. Howard Paul are here, and that the attendance of yesterday proved that the attraction of their entertain ments has by no means decreased. "Ripples on the Lake" should be seen by everybody. Mrs. Paul is as enchanting and engaging, and Mr. Paul as comic as ever. What more need we say ? On dit, Mrs. Paul is about to give up the "entertainment" line to return to the stage, which she at one time so well adorned. NATIONAL PORTRAIT GALLERY.—This was an extra day at the National Portrait Gallery, and limited as was the notice that it would be so, there was a large attendance of visitors, the majority of whom evidently took a deep inte rest in the historical portraits which renders this collection so valuable. ZOOLOGICAL GARDENS.—The Zoological Gardens in the Regent's-park were more than usually attractive for the time of year, owing to the unusual mildness of the season. Indeed there are few holiday amusements more interesting, and certainly none more instructive, than a visit to the Zoological Gardens. The grounds are in beautiful order, the animals in good health, and the attraction for the juvenile portion of the community fully equal to what it has ever been. THE GIANT CHANG.—Chang the Giant holds no less than five levees daily, and yesterday found numerous visitors May their number never grow less ! Chang is appropirately " set off " by Chung Mow, the redoubtable " Tartar rebel," who now, having taken to peaceable pursuits, beguiles the giant and the British public with a display of his vocal abilities, which, for aught we know to the contrary, would insure him a tremendous fortune in his native land, were it not that he has the ambition of pleasing the " Western barbarians." THEATRE OF MYSTERY, EGYPTIAN ITAT.T.—Stodare, who has not seen Stodare ? Let him go at once. Yesterday the basket trick and the sphinx created as much amuse ment as ever, and the distribution of Christmas presents by a most lavish hand no doubt implanted the name of Stodare on many a juvenile mind for years to come. ST. JAMES'S RAT:L.—Another giant, and yet another giant ! Anak is now exhibiting on his own account, and yesterday gave four special performances, allowing himself , as heretofore, to be led in triumph round the stage by General Dot and his Liliputian troopers. Alas ! how great men stoop to obtain the applause of the world—and, shall we add, bread and butter. CROWN JEWELS or CIUNA.—To those who delight in the sight of precious gems which they are destined never to possess, the exhibition of these jewels, captured in the Summer Palace of Pekin, and now exhibiting in Piccadilly, must prove attractive; at all events they appeared to be so to hundreds of holiday-makers yesterday. ... 'J., av - zr - rm - .1. - JaiLluau- - -a Ai w.i;-- - 1. - Luti Lao. MARLBOROUGH-STREET. "Boxrga-DAY."—A number of persons were brought before Mr. Tyrwhitt this morning charged with being both drunk and disorderly. Where the charge was only that of drunkenness and the disorderly conduct was not serious, Mr. Tyrwhitt, taking into consideration that it was holiday time, discharged the offenders—one elderly female thanking the magistrate for his kindness and, much to the amusement of a crowded court, wishing him " a happy New Year." There were several cases of drunkenness and assault, and also of drunkenness and wilful damage, amongst others the following : Annie Stanley, a young woman, was charged with wil ful damage at Mr. Gilbert's oyster-rooms, 5, Oxford-street, and also with assaulting Arthur Howell, the waiter. The waiter said the prisoner came into the rooms, and had a lobster and left, and shortly after returned and de manded her umbrella. He told her there was no umbrella in the place, and she took up a quart port and smashed eight panes of glass, of the value of 125., and on trying to prevent her doing more damage she bit three of his fingers through to the bone. The prisoner denied being drunk, and said she went back to get her umbrella, which was refused. Mr. Tyrwhitt said the prisoner was as bad as a mad dog, and he should commit her for the assault for 21 days, and order her to pay the damage, or 14 days . John Turner, a carpenter, of No. 18, Wellington-terrace, Hammersmith, was charged with being drunk, behaving in a disorderly manner, and wilfully breaking a pane of glass, value .£2, at the house of Mr. Nye, and also with breaking a pane of glass in the police station. The defendant was ordered to pay the damage, .£2, or a month, and a fine of 2s. 6d. for the damage at the sta tion. A NIGHT CAB HORSE.-Wm. Cooper, cab driver, badge 10,595, was charged before Mr. Tyrwhitt, at the instance of Mr. Wm. Love, of the Royal Society for the prevention of Cruelty to Animals, with cruelty to a horse, by working it while in a totally unfit state. Inspector Temperley, of the Royal Society for the Pre vention of Cruelty to Animals, proved seeing the prisoner shortly after 12 last night in charge of a horse on the stand in St. James's-street. The horse was standing on three legs trembling, and on examining it he found it to have several bad wounds and the muscle of its near shoulder wasted away, the poor animal being past all work. It was a practice to bring any kind of screws out at holiday times. Mr. Tyrwhitt fined the prisoner 20s. or 14 days, observing that he thought the best thing would be to have the horse killed, and killed in a proper manner, and at a proper place, and that it should not suffer. If the prisoner did not have it killed, it would be watehed by the officers of tho society, and there would be a summons for every day it was worked. THAMES. OUTRAGE ON A WOMAN BY A SOLDIER AND HIS COM PANIONS.—Thomas Foster, aged 26, a private in the Grena dier Guards, stationed in the Wellington Barracks, Edwin Chrisp, 23, and Jesse Klinch, 28, of 8, Lucas-street, St. George-in-the-East, labourers, were brought before Mr. Partridge, charged with assaulting Margaret Wood, a young woman, of No. 38, Pekin-street, Poplar. The complainant, her husband, and another couple, all persons of respectability, and quiet demeanour, were just coming out of Pekin-street into the East India Dock-road, when the threo prisoners, who were very drunk and up roarious, and driving against everybody they met, came in contact with the complainant and her party, and ran against them violently. Mrs. Wood and her husband said to them, " Mind where you are going." They were assaulted with foul abuse, and threats by the prisoners, and Foster struck Mrs. Wood a cowardly blow with his fist on the mouth which caused her to bleed profusely. The woman's husband attempted to secure the soldier, and was prevented doing so by Chrisp and Klinch, who pulled him away and challenged Mr. Wood to light them. He declined doing so, the police were called, a row and fight ensued, and Chrisp and Klinch made an attempt to rescue Foster from the custody of the police. They were defeated and lodged in the station house. A sergeant of the Grenadier Guards said that Foster was a man of good character in the regiment to which ho be longed, and not a drunkard ; but he had been imprisoned for one month for assaulting a military officer. Mr. Partridge said he would not admit drunkenness as any palliation for crime. The prisoners were all drunk, and making themselves offensive to every one. Foster was a cowardly fellow to strike a woman, and then to run after her and attempt to hit her again. He was sure all the pri soner's comrades in the Grenadier Guards would look with scorn and contempt on a man who struck a woman. He sentenced Foster to be imprisoned for two months, and kept to hard labour; and Chrisp and Klinch, to be fined 40s. each, ox be imprisoned for one month. [HE SUN, LONDON, WEDNESDAY EVENING, DECEMBER 27, lEEE. AMERICA. ARRIVAL OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK. NEW Yonx, Dec. 16 (Morning). Washington despatches assert that the late popular and congressional manifestation of sympathy towards Mexico had led to a correspondence between M. Montholon, the French ambassador, and Mr. Seward, in consequence of which M. Montholon despatched the Chief Secretary of Legation to France on. Wednesday last for definite instruc tions regarding the Mexican question. It is rumoured that M. Montholon had intimated to the Federal Government that in case a Federal Minister is accredited to Juarez, the French Legation will leave Washington. It is stated that a meeting was hold yesterday upon Jamaica matters, at which General Grant was present. The New York Times contains a rumour that General Logan will, after opening relations with J uarez, propose a treaty of commerce between the United States and Mexico, guaranteeing to American citi zens important rights and privileges on the transit lines from the Mexican Gulf to the Pacific coast, and opening the Mexican market free to American manufacturers. In exchange for these privileges, which could be guaranteed if necessary by military intervention, the United States will lend Mexico $20,000,000, or guarantee Mexican bonds to that amount. General Logan dined with General Romero in Washington on Wednesday. The House of Representatives at Washington have adopted the resolution concerning the admission of the Southern members as amended by the Senate. The House subsequently passed a resolution embodying that Porthin of the resolution which the Senate had rescinded, whereby it was provided that the papers and credentials of the Southern members should be referred to a committee without debate, and that no member shall be admitted until Congress declares his State entitled to representa tion. The House has unanimously adopted a resolution declaring that treason is a crime and ought to be punished. The Secretary of the Treasury has announced that Spain and Chili will not be permitted to bring prizes into Federal ports. In the Senate Mr. Wilson's bill, declaring null all laws of the Southern States recognising any inequality in rights on account of colour, was called up and discussed. Oregon has adopted the Constitutional Amendment. President Johnson has informed the Provisional Gover nor of Georgia that, while sanctioning the inauguration of the Governor elect, this inauguration will not terminate the duties of the Provisional Governor, who will be in formed of the time when he will be relieved. A communication has been received by the New York Chamber of Commerce, recommending that a national cotton growing convention should be held, to take mea sures to raise the cotton crop next year equal to that of the year preceding the war, namely, 5,000,000 bales. The Fenian President Roberts has issued an inaugural address, calling upon the Fenians to act promptly. Eng land must meet [privateers on every ocean, and must be struck wherever Elie is most vulnerable, and where the Irish at home can be best assisted. The Fenians are said to have over $2,000,000 in volun tary cash subscriptions in hand. A Government sale of 3,000 bales of cotton has taken place in New York. Middling fair Orleans and Memphis were quoted 53 ; strictly middling, 501 to 514. The Hibernia, Java, and the City of Dublin have arrived out. MONEY MARKET AND COMMERCIAL INTELLIGENCE. TWELVE O'CLOCK. The Money Market continues exceedingly quiet, and no alteration is perceptible in the rates charged by brokers for accommodation on the best bills. Capitalists evince no inclination to take securities under the Bank rate for a longer period than the re maining days of the month. The interest due on Ist January next on the de bentures of the Melbourne and Hobson's Bay Railway will be paid by the Alliance Bank Limited on and after that date. An amount representing £147,000 in gold was withdrawn from the Bank yesterday for shipment to the continent. Two o'CLocK. According to R'euter's telegram the French Three per Cent. Renter were quoted at 68c. 17c. All securities offered. The English Stock Market has been dull and de pressed, very little business is in course of negotia tion, and there is not much likelihood of any active resumption of dealing till after the present account has been arranged. Consols are at a decline of 1, the quotations being 871 for money, and 871 f for the account. The New Threes and Reduced Annuities are 861 / I 87 ; India 5 per Cents., 10214 ; ditto 5 per Cent. Enfaced Paper, 1011. In the Foreign Stock Market sales have predo minated, and quotations are generally lower. Turkish 5 per Cents. are 1 lower, at 421 1 ; Mexi can ex all Bonds, 1, at 24 1 1; New, 221 8 ; Greek are 158 16 ; Spanish Passive, 271 4 ; ditto Certifi cates, 141 151 ; Italian, 641 61 ; and the Confede rate Loan, 7 8. American Securities are also depressed. United States 5.20 Bonds are 641 1 ; Erie shares, 571 ; and Illinois, 801 1. Businessin the Railway Share Market has been exceedingly dull, and several of the principal lines are a shade flatter. Great Eastern, Great Western, Metropolitan, and South Eastern have each receded 55., and Lancashire and Yorkshire, and North Wes tern, each 155.. In the Foreign and Colonial undertakings there is little change of importance. Dutch Rhenish are steady, and Grand Trunk of Canada fiat at 344 35.; -Bank and Miscellaneous Shares generally remain very quiet. London and County are marked 79i ; Alliance, 291 8 ; Credit Foncier and Mobilier, 81 1 General Credit and Finance, 64 4 ; and Overend, Gurney, and Co. at 218 ; Charles Lafitte and Com pany shares are quoted 31 31 prem. ; London Steam Towing Company, 1f 2 prem. ; Atlantic and Great Western Railway Mortgage Bonds, scrip, / 11 prem. ; English and American Bank, 2 28 prem. ; and British Commercial Bonds of Mexico, 65 70. BRITISH FUNDS—ONE O'CLOCK. GOVERNMENT FUNDS. 3 per Cent. Consols Do. Account, Jan. 9 3 per Cent. Reduced 864 7 6i New 3 per Cent B6k 7 6i New 2i per Cent. Jan. 1894 — Do. 5 per Cent. Jan. 1873 — Annuities, 30 yrs, expire sth Jan., 1880 Do. for 30 yrs, expire sth AprilBBs — Do (Red Sea Telegraph), Aug., 1908 — Exchequer Bills, £l,OOO, 3 per Cent. — dis I Do. £5OO — dis Do £lOO and £200 Bank of England Stock, 5 per Cent — Do Account — INDIAN GOVERNMENT SECURITIES. ndian Stock, 10f per Cent., April 1874... Shut Do Account - - 15;.5perdent. July, 1870 Do. 4 per Cent., Oct. 1888 Do. Certificates — Do. Enfaced Paper 4 per Cent Do. 5 per Cent., Jan. 1872 Do. 5} per Cent., May 1879 — Do. 4 per Cent., Aug. 1866 — Do. Bonds, £l,OOO — Do. under £1 000 — pm FOREIGN FUNDS —ONN O'CLOCK Austrian Bonds, 5 per Cent, 1859 — Brazilian 5 per Cent Do. 4} per Cent., 1852-58-60 Do. 1863 • Do. 1865 — Do. Scrip, £25 paid Buenos Ayres 6 per Cent — nn. Arrount Do 1 per Cent. (Deferred 3 per - Ma) = Chilian 44 per Cent Do. 3 per Cent — Colombian 6 per Cent. Cuba, 6 per Cent. _.,., —' '1.767 1 k - Wt - Ghe - leff -------- Do. 5 per Cent:, 1773-77, £25 paid' Danubian Principalities Do Account - Equador New Consolidated, 1 per Cent Do., Provisional Land Warrant Egyptian 7 per Cent 92f Do., Second Issue Do £lOO Bonds Do. 1864 Do £lOO Bonds Cireek 5 per Cents., 1824-5, ex Coupons Do. Account Do. Coupons Do. Account CTuatemala 5 per Cent. Do.f.B6paid Do. 183 - 9 and 1850 — Italian 5 per Cent, 1865 Do. Account Do. Maremmana Railway 6B Do Scrip, £671 paid Do 5 per Cent., 1864 — Mexican 3 per Cent Do. Account — Dn 1864 — 1)0 6 per Cent. Anglo-French Do French Scrip, Ex. 25f 20c — Montevidean 6,per Cent., £3O paid Moorish Imperial 5 per Cent New Granada --r Do 2 per Cent Do Deferred Do Land Warrants (Hectares) Do. 6 per Cent, 1864 — Do Guaranteed, 4 per Cent — ?eruvian 44 per Cent Da. Account Do Scrip, £45 paid, paid in Bonds Do 3 per Cent. (Uribarren) — Do 44 per Cent., 1862 Portuguese 3 per Cent., 1853 Do 3 per Cent., 1856, '7, '9, '6O, '62, '3, 461 Do. Account • — Russian 5 per Cent., 1822, £ St 9O Do 44 per Cent. 1850 Do 44 per Cent., 1860 Do 3 pex Cent. 1859 Do 5 per Cent. 1862 BBl Do 5 per Cent. 1864 — Sardinian 5 per Cent Do Account Spanish 3 per Cent Ditto account — Do New Deferred — Do Account Do Passive 274 Do Account — Spanish Cert. of Coup not funded l5 144 Do Account — Swedish 4 per Cent. — Do. 41 per Cent. 1864 rurkish 6 per Cent. 1854 — Do Account Do 6 per Cent. 1858 Do Account — Do £lOO Bonds — ' Do. 11 per Cent Do 6 per Cent. 1862 Do Account — Do £lOO Bonds 72 Do 6 per Cent.,1863 Do 5 per Cent. 1865 Do Scrip, £35 paid Do Account Do £l€o Bands Do. 4 per Cent. Guaranteed 994 Venezuela 3 per Cont. Dividends on the above payable in London. Italian 5 per Cent., 1861, Ex. 2sf. TWO O'CLOCK. Consols for money Do. Account, THE NEW ASTRA LAMP.—Various contrivances in the arrangement of lamps for the consumption of mineral oils have already been made, and some of them looked upon as perfect, but that conclusion has been entirely set aside by the latest production by the eminent firm of Defries, whose name has now become so well known throughout the world. A table lamp called "The Astra" has been invented by them, which will certainly entitle them to call with the celebrated magician in the fairy tale of Aladdin's "new lamps for old ones" in the truest sense, because the sairing to be effected by the adoption of the "Antra' will in a feW weeks amply repay the first cost of its purchase. The arrangement of the new and elegant invention is perfectly simple, and so easily is the "trimming" accomplished, that it tan be done without soiling the fingers or causing other and more gerions an noyance arising from smoke and its unpleasant accom paniment. The light given by the lamp is of extraordinary brilliancy, and although the name given to it by its inventors is nut by any means a bad one, yet they could, had they so thought proper, without the slightest exag geration, called it the " Wonderful Lamp." The charmed article used by Aladdin, we are told, was of unheard-of value, as it accomplished the wildest desire of its possessor, but as an article of every-day use it could not have excedeed "Astra" in giving a cheerful and brilliant light around, consuming at the same time with the greatest safety any of the mineral oils yet , discovered. Great. Di rtthrliatr:Nt , C Eastern. E. Counties Ex., No. 1. 104 tto, No 2, 102 LINES LEASED AT FIXED RENTAL B Buckinghamshire, 91i I e REIGN RAILWAYS. Dutch Rhenish. 22 Great Luxembourg, AI Ottoman (Smyrna to Aidin), lri ,11, 14:1141s WINES Frontino and Bolivia 6' Scottish Australian, lim., BANK F. Agra and Misternaan's, lim., 67i 8 Affiance, lim.. 291 Amtio Austrian, 7 Bank of London. 141 Consolidated Bank, Bin., 10i Imperial Ottoman, 14 London and Brazilian (lim.), 491 Punjaub, and Delhi, Union of Australia, 541 Union of London, 541 MISCELLANICoI is. Atlantic Telegraph, 8 per cent. gua.,2f City of London Real Property, 1D2., 4 Credit Fonder and Mobiiier of England, 8/ Crystal Palace, °5 Fore-street Warehouse, lim., 11/ Gen. Credit and Finance of London. f Imperial Mercantile Credit /limo., lim.. 7f International Fin ancial:.->ociety, Um., 61 Interational Land Credit, Bin.. 61 Joint Stock Discount, Um., ii 8/ London General Omnibus Company, lira., 3j Ottoman Financial Association, lim., • 21 Overend, Gurney, and Co., lim., Zit Peninsula and Oriental ,team, 74 Quebrada Land, gall, and Mining, lim., 41 Royal Mail Stearn. 1 01 ROYAL MILITARY COLLEGE, SANDHURST.—An error having occurred in the total of marks gained by Gentleman Cadet M'Cally, the correction of it places that gentleman, with 5,555 marks, fourth on the list of gen tleman Cadets found qualified for commissions by pur chase, and equal to Mr. IL H. Swetenham. Her Majesty has been pleased to advance Sir Roderick Murchison to the dignity of a Baronet, "in recognition of distinguished merit and attainments." THE ATTEMPTED SUICIDE IN LEEDS GAOL.—The injuries self-inflicted by Seli Sykes, now under sen tence of death in Leeds Gaol, for the murder of a young Woman (his sWeetheart) and her mother at Batley, near Dewsbury, Edo tint quite so serious as at first represented, and as previously described. Though he was insensible when first picked up, Sykes soon recovered sensibility, did yesterday be was quite calm and collected. The bal cony from which he threw himself was about 26 feet from the floor. In consequence of the West Riding Gaol De livory having been adjournedirom last Saturday until the 9th of January, the period between the trial of Sykes and the trial on Patrick Welsh, now under sentence of death for the murder of John Ronane at Leeds, and the day fixed for their execution will bo a fortnight longer than it would have been if no such adjournment had taken place. Some of the friends of each convict are getting up memorials to the Home Secretary for a commutation of the capital sentence ; but it is understood that the puNie are not signing the memorials with much alacrity. SHARE MARKETS.—This Day. ORDINARY SHARES AND STOCKS. Share! Railways. Closing I P aid 'i Price. Brut° an Exeter ...- Caledonian Cambrian .. Cork and Bandon.. •• • • Cornwall Dublin & Belfast June. Dun„Perth, & A b.Juno. E.London, bcrip Certi. 93 95 127 28 94 96 13 15 Ili 5i 68 72 ;0 72 Do. Glasgow & S. Western Great Eastern, Ord. stk. Do. E. Angl. st. No. 2 Great North of Scotland Great Northern Do. A stock • • Do. B stock Do. New, is. at 25 pro Gt S, and W. of Ireland Gt. Weste. n -Original D S. Val. Rail gua. Do. South Wales Do. W. 511 d.— Oxford Do. Newpo t Do. Hereford. Lancashire & Yorkshire London and Blackwall Lon., Brigh., & S Coast Lon., Chat., and Dover Do. Metrop. Ex. A Lon. & North Western Lon. & South Western Man., Shet., & Lincoln Metropolitan. Do. New 112 111 42 13 7/ 1266 127 146 147 92 94 53e 594 38 40 33 37 10.3 ‘O5 122 i 123 9./ 82 10'2 101 37 36 50 b 2 1251 1213' 1 1151 961 62 63 137) 1::81 3f lip 103 104 Do Extension Metropolitan District. Do do. do Do. and Et. John'sW'd Midland Do. £9 Share 123; 121 11 1f 93 95 Do, Birmin ,1z Derby %lid Kent North British Do. Ed., Pth & Dun Nth. Eastern Berwick Do. G.N •E parch:toe Do. Leeds Do. York Do. Carlisle 1,7 59 7 20 1101 1111 71 7 1014 1054 Mock. & Darling. Do. do. 1860-61 North London Do. do. 1864 36 37 10 li p 126 128 2 2•p 2 24P 74 70 11 12 148 15 66 68 112 114 j)0. do. 1865 North Staffordshire N. dr S. W. Junction Scottish CLntral Scot. N. E , Aber. stock Do. Scot, Mid, stick Shropshire Union ISouth Devon 55 67 76 75 8 9 147 150 3 IPi 102 104 South E •stern Staines, Wok., & Wok Taff Vale Do. C Vale of Neatli Waterford & Kilkenny Waterloo & Whiteha West CornwAll 49 51 Business done. !22; } 125 a I 934 rBl 101 1.01 21 i BRITISH POSSESSIONS. 100 Atlantic & St. Lawrence all 59 61 t Bom.,Baroda, Cen.ln. 1 00 10 2 103 " gu. 5 per cent 20 Do. le shares 6 Id 4p 104 Buffalo & Lake Huron all 6 61 l 10 Do Preference ... . . all 10 11 Butf.,Brant, & Goderic 100 6 p.c. .872-3- (... 100 75 80 at Calcutta. &8. E., lim lOO 99 101 st 'ape Town & Dock, gu lOO 65 70 00 Demerara, 7 p.c. per. pt all 100 103 3t Nast. Ben,sl, gu., sdo 100 102 102 st East Indian, gu. 5 p.c. 100 lu3 104 103 20 Do. J Extension st Grand Trunk of Canads 100 32 33 351 4! (00 Do. Equip. Mort, Bonds 1 charge 6 p.c .. , 100 Do. Ist Pref. Bonds all 68 65 67 100 Do. do. deferred ~•• all 55 60 100 Do. 2d Pref. Bonds all 56 63 100 Do. do. deferred . • all 50 55 100 Da ad Pref. stock.. • . all 45 48 100 Do. do. deferred _. • . all 4 0 44 100 Do. 4th Pref. stook 100 Do. do. deterred . • st Gt. India Pen. gua. sp.c lOO 103 104 1(34 20 10. Gua. 5 per cent l4 e p 20 Do. New gua. sp. c.• 4 f ft P at Gt. South of India ....• • gua. 5 per cent . . st D4l per cent lOO et Do 204 Great We s. of Canada all 16, 17 204 D. New (00 Do. 6p. o. Bds. pay. 1873 all 1:3 85 100 Do. 50 do. pay. 1877-8 all 8* t 7 10 [ndian Branch, limited 2 1 40 at Madras, gua. 5 p.c st Do. 41 do lOO 93 95 at Do. 43 do lOO 89 91 20 Do. Fifth Extension 2 st Melb. Cor. 6p. c. Bnda. 100 50 Mel. & Hudson's Bay all 03 65 at N.lll.C'da,6pc lstptbs lOO 82 84 at Scinde ..... A 100 1014 102; at Do. Delhi 20 Do. dos,2 d st Do. Punjaub in 100 10, 102 at Do.lndus Stlelo 100 COLONIAL GOVERNMENT SECURITIES. British Columbia, 6 per cent., Dec. 31,1872.... 100 Can.Gov.6 p.c.Ja.& July 1877-84 lOO 96 98 Do. 6p. a Feb. & Aug lOO 94 56 Do. .5 p. c. Mar. & Sept 103 94 96 1)0. sp. c. Jan. & July 100 82 85 Do. sp. c. Inscribed ak 100 81 23 Cape G.Hope, 6 p.c. 1873 100 101 IC3 Do.Apl.&Oct • 1890-1900 100 104 106 Do. do: 1880-90 100 104 106 1054 Do. Jan.&July, 1890-91 100 105 107 Do. 5 per cent. 15 April and 15 Oct., 1900 lOO 90 92 Ceylon, Nov. 1868, 6 p.c 100 103 102 Do. 1878, do. 100 116 108 Mauritius, 6p. c, 1873, Jan. and July 100 103 105 Do. 1378 100 106 108 . , Do. 1895, FJC../ XiEr.. 196 105 JO7 N atal Gov. 6 per cent.. 100 96 99 N.B.Gov.6p.c.Ja.&July 100 9 6 58 N. S.W. Gov. 5_p•c.,_1866 100 1.0 102 Do. 5 p.c. 1888 to 1891 111 :3 91 New Zealand, 6p. cent 100 103 105 Do. 5 per cent....... 100 84 85 Nova Scotia Gov. 6p. sterling, 1875 l9O 101 102 Queensland Gov. 6p. a 100 103 104 8. Aus.Gov. 6 poo 18158-9 100 -- - - Do. 1878 & upwards 1( 0 106 108 Vio,Gov. 6 p.o.Ja &July 100 - - Do. do, spril & Oct lOO 105 106 1.5 BRITISH MINES. 2 Cam. ConsoL Gold, Um. 1 - - 1 - Chiverton - Clifford Amalgamated 3O 2z 23 - Devon G. Cone. (TaVist 1 575 695 - Drakewalls 2.1.0 i 1 - East Bassett (Illogan) 293 18 20 -• East Caradon 2.14.6 81 91 - East Cant Brea 3l 53 5 1 - East Grenville 2.14.0 3 33 - East Gunnislake 8.3.6 1 1 - East Lovell 3.9.0 14 15 - E. W'l Russell (Tavistk 10,8.0 3 35 - Gam.& StAubyn(G wen. 66 5 7 4 Great L ',fey, limited all 20 21 - Great South Tolgus 0.14.6 13 2 ' - Great Wheal Busy 14.9.6 3 i 4 - G. Wheal Vor (Helot 'u 41, 34 35 - Grenville 8.18.0 33 4 - Herod's Foot •••• • •810 0 36 38 - Hingston Downs 5.10.6 5i 5 4 - Margaret i Uny Lelant 13.17.6 7 - Marke Valley 4.10.6 4 4 Mwyndy Iron Ore, lim 2f 24 ltd - New Se ton .. - North Roakear N.Wlfl Bassett(lllogan 4.4.0 3 1 North Wheal Crotty - Prosper United.... - - - Pr , ,videnee Uny Lelant 10.6.7 36 38 - S. Caradon (St. Cleer) l3 420 410 - South Condurrow 3.2.0 it li -- S.Wheal Fran. (Mogan 18.18.9 20 25 - Stray Park 35.15.6 10 12 - Tin Croft 9 19 20 5 Vigra and Clugan, lim all 4 6 - West liassett (Illogaa - W. Caradon (L tskeard 9 9 11 - West Chiverton ll 773 82i - West Seton 473 190 200 - Wheal Bassett 'Mogan 53 95 110 - Wheal Buller (Redruth 16 3 2 5 37 5 - Wheal Mary Ann (Men. 8 4 6 - Wheal Seton 583 2125 2225 -. Wheal Trelawney (Ids 7 8 } 123 COMMERCIAL INTELLIGENCE. Money abundant. Gold, 1461. Exchange on London 160; on Paris, 3 s}. Stocks firm and advancing. New York Central, 961 ; Illinois, 134; Erie, 93k; Five-Twenty Bonds, 103 k Cotton, good inquiry—middling upland, 49c. Flour slightly firmer. Wheat advancing. Corn slightly firmer. Provisions quiet. Coffee steady. Sugar quiet. Molasses dull. Petroleum dull—crude, 41c. to 411 c. ; re fined, 66c. to 661-c. NEW ORLEANS, Dec. 12. Cotton—middling, 46c. to 47c. Stock, 146,000 bales. MEXICO. NEW YORK, Dec. 16. Senor Romero has received advices from Mexico, an nouncing that Escobedo, after raising the siege of Mata moras, left for Monterey to raise resources. Juarez had written a letter to the Mexican Consul at San Francisco, stating that his family and personal interests incline him to retire into private life, and that he will joy fully resign the Presidency as soon as a new election can be held. crw. irtizSCOTIA.) In the United States Senate, on the 11th instant, Mr. Wade, of Ohio, introduced the following resolutions ou • a naittee on koreigu Affairs : Whereas, in a letter of instructions dated July 3, 1862, directed to General Forey, commanding the French forces in Mexico, the Emperor of the French indicated his policy concerning the affairs of this continent by declaring that it was his intention to establish a monarchy in Mexico, which would restore to the Latin race on this side pf the Atlantic all its strength and prestige, guarantee security to the French West India colonies and those of Spain, secure the interests and establish the influence of France in the centre of America, and prevent the people of the United States from taking possession of the Gulf of Mexico, from which they would command the Antilles and South America, and so become the only dispersers of the products of the New World ; and " Whereas, in pursuance of said policy, an attempt has been made to establish a monarchy in Mexico contrary to the wishes of its people, and to support Maximilian in his usurpation by European soldiery ; and " Whereas, among other acts contrary to the spirit of the age and of humanity, the so-called Emperor of Mexico by a decree and regulations dated September 5, 1865, practi cally established slavery in his dominions, and by a decree dated October 3, 1865, has violated the usages of civilised warfare by denying to the Mexican Republican troops the rights of belligerents and ordering their execution, wher ever found, within 24 hours after their capture; Resolved, by the Senate and Rouse of Representatives of the United States, in Congress assembled :- 1. That we contemplate the present condition of affairs in the republic of Mexico with the most profound solici tude. 2. That the attempt to subvert one of the republican governments of this continent by a foreign power, and to establish on its ruins a monarchy sustained solely by European bayonets, is opposed to the declared policy of the United States Government, offensive to our people, and contrary to the spirit of our institutions. 3. That the President of the United States bo requested to take such steps concerning this grave matter as will in dicate the recognise d policy and protect the honour and interests of our Government. The same resolutions were moved in the House of Re presentatives, by Mr. Schenck. of Ohio. In the House of Representatives, Mr. Van Horn, of Missouri, introduced the following : " Whereas, the right of foreign owners to territorial possessions on this continent ceased with those of dis covery ; that the successful establishment of this republic over so large a portion of the continent determined the form of government to be adopted by the people inhabiting it ; that it is ,tile duty of the neighbouring States to assist each other in guarding rights and in terests common to all; that conquet and subjugation cannot be recognised as a remedy for m6re pecuniary grievances by American states ; and that the forcible seizure of Mexico by foreign troops, the seating of a foreign Emperor on a throne erected on the ruins of that republic, and his retention by foreign bayonets, is a violation of all these, and cannot be permitted by the United States, with out failing in the highest duties of a people ; therefore re solved—That the Committee on Foreign Relations be in structed to inquire into and report what measures and means may be necessary on the part of the United States to restore to the Mexican people the free and unrestricted right to choose their own form of government, and of giv ing effect to the unanimous determination of the people of this nation that no power shall impose a despotic govern- ment upon any state or people of this continent." Mr. Van Horn moved the previous question. Mr. Stevens said—" In voting for the proposition we vote for all the preamble affirms. If it were a mere matter of inquiry it would be an entirely different thing." He suggested that it go over for the present. The house refused to second the demand for the previous question. The Senate has passed the resolution appointing ecom mittee to decide the claims of the Southern members to seats, with an amendment making the resolution concur rent, permitting debate on the subject, and providing for the admission of one or more state delegations without waiting for the cases tq be decided. The House of Representatives has consented to receive the credentials of the Tennessee members, and had referred them to the joint committee. Pending a decision the Tennessee members have been granted the privilege of the floor. The other Southern members aro excluded. The. House of Representatives had refused to allow the introduction of a resolution declaring the insurrection to be suppressed; that the paramount duty was to restore the privileges and relations of all the States as quickly as possible; and that the President's re-conktruction policy is the best adapted to attain this end. The House of Representatives had passed a bill to pre vent the cattle disease, by the temporary prohibition of the importation of cattle. The New York Times believes that the opposition of the Union members to the admission of the Southern repre sentatives is diminishing. A bill had been introduced in the Senate to prevent the sale of notes, bonds, scrip and other evidences of debt of the " so-called" Confederate States, or any one of them, and to punish as felony buying, selling, or holding such evidences of debt, with a penalty of $5OO fine, and imprison ment for not less than one year nor more than ten years. It was referred to the Judiciary Committee. • Mr. Sumner, of Massachusetts, introduced a bill to con firm the land titles of certain lands granted under a field order of Gen. Sherman at Savannah, to the freedmen. It embraces the Sea Islands, the abandoned ricefields along the river 30 miles back from the sea, and the country bor dering on St. John's river, Florida. It confirms all the possessory titles created by the Inspector of Settlements and Plantations in the region which said order included, and in pursuance of its provisions against any claimant under such order. The bill was referred to the Committee on the Justiciary. Mr. Morgan, of New York, introduced a bill granting to certain peasons the right to establish telegraphic com munication between New Ycrk and the West Indies. It was referred to the Committee on Commerce. A Washington despatch says :—" It is said that the Em peror Napoleon a short time since addressed a letter direct to the Secretary of State, asking for the recognition by the United States of Maximilian's Government as a Govern ment de facto. The ground upon which he based his request was that it had maintained itself for nearly two years, and was therefore entitled to such recog nition. It is said that the Sectetary of State has replied to the note, and that he emphatically declines to accede to the request, and gives at length the reasons therefore. H e d en i es th a t it i s a Government de fac ; declares that the whole people of the United States are pledged against any such recognition if there was any ground for it, which there is not; that, from the best information obtainable from that distracted country, the Liberal party have not yielded obedience, and do not intend to, but, on the contrary, their cause is in the ascendant. This prompt reply, taken with the action of both Houses of Congress in regard to the position of the Government, will probably open the eyes of the Emperor." The New York World's Washington despatch says : " The State Department received by the last steamer from Europe an important despatch from our Minister to England. There is strong reason to believe that England will back down from her position on the Alabama, and at once consent to a- just and equitable adjustment of the questions in dispute. The temper of the last despatch from the State Department, which emanated from the Pre sident himself, was calculated to open the eyes of the Eng lish Government. A gentleman, writing from England to a gentleman in this city by the last mail, remarks that the Queen is our friend, and she will not allow Earl Russell to take any position that will cause estrangement between the two Governments." The New Fork lierald's correspondent at Washington, on the 12th, says : General Grant had a protracted interview with the Pre sident this morning, and communicated to him the result of his recent trip through Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and a portion of Georgia. He was everywhere received wieh tokens of personal respect, and none were more forward in such manifestations than the leaders in the late rebellion. The discontened who staid at home during the war and the women are our bitterest enemies. The labour question is still in an unsettled condition. A large majority of the negroes are in comparative idleness, and nearly all refuse to make or renew contracts till after Christmas. In some localities the negroes religiously be lieve a general division of property is to take place at that time, and a vague expectation of something of this sort prevailed nearly everywhere. In too many instances, it is feared, they are the greatest hindrance in the work of re-construction. All men of standing and influence were outspoken in favour of complying with any demands the President might consider necessary for their restoration. Slavery, state rights, and secession they admit to be settled against them irrevocably and for ever. Their desire now is to return to the Union in fact as well as in name, and devote the balance of their lives to repairing the ravages of war. They have been strengthened in this belief by the expressed or implied promise of those having them in charge. The summing up of General Grant's observa tions inclines him to the belief that the Southern people almost unanimously desire a speedy re-admission to their old position as states in the Union, and that their profes sions of future loyalty and good behaviour are honest and sincere. The House of Representatives at Washington was so pleased with Gen. Grant's report of the war that 250,000 copies had been ordered to be printed. The Charleston correspondent of the New York Herald asserts that Gen. Grant, in the course of conversation at the dinner given by Gen. Sickles, stated that now was the favourable moment to drive Maximilian from Mexico, and that such an opportunity might not occur again. President Johnson had instructed the Provisional Go vernor of Georgia to continue in his functions until spe cially relieved, and also not to issue certificates of election to candidates elected to Congress. The Provisional Go vernor of Georgia had since asked to be relieved, and re commended the installation of the newly-elected governor. The Mississippi Legislature had declined to pass the constitutional amendment because of the second clause. Judge Jefferson, of the Circuit Court of Kentucky, had dismissed the indictment against Gen. Palmer for abduct ing slaves, on the ground that the requisite number of States having adopted the constitutional amendmend previously to the indictment, all criminal and penal acts - Pr 'ed a ir ,, •^llarnation. declaring slavery to -uibrlias issued a proc have ceased in Kentucky. Charleston advices to the 9th instant state that a new legal question, growing out of the emancipation of the negroes, had been raised in South Carolina. It is whether debts incurred for slaves purchased before the proclamation . took effect are now collectable. Many of the people of the state are deeply interested in this matter, being still in arrears on old purchases from the Virginia slave dealers. The subject had been brought before the State Legislature, which it was expected would make provision for partially discharging the creditors' claims. A negto jury was empannelled at Callao, Missouri, in a case of assault, in which the parties wore coloured. It had been proposed to name one of the new terri tories in the Far West Lincoln, in honour of the late President. The Fenian "Senate" have impeached John O'Ma hony, the president, and deposed him from office, for malfeasance and misappropriation of funds. They had elected W. R. Roberts "president," and issued an address urging all Fenians to rally round the new organisation. O'Mahony's supporters acted independently of the Senate, and had Galled a congress to assemble in New York in January. Meetings of the supporters of both parties had been held throughout the country endorsing the respec tive organisations. In anticipation of the arrival of Stephens, the "head centre," from Dublin, the following "order" had been is sued:— "Head-quarters, Department of Manhattan, 8, Wall-street, New York, December 10. " All military and civic members of the Fenian brother hood in this department are respectfully requested to hold themselves in readiness to turn out at a moment's warning, to receive a certain distinguished Irish patriot cn his arrival in this country.—Fraternally, JAMES I. ROGERS, State Centre, Manhattan. MARKETS—This Day• MARS-LANE. The attendance of the trade here to-day was limited. The supply of English wheat on sale was small, yet the trade for all descriptions ruled quiet, on former terms. About an average supply of foreign wheat was on the stands. Most descriptions were in limited request ; never theless prices ruled tolerably firm. Floating cargoes of grain move off slowly, at late rates. Barley was in fair supply, and the demand ruled heavy, at about stationary prices. Malt sold slowly at last week's quotations. Oats were in fair supply and moderate request, at previ ous quotations. Beans were a dull inquiry at the late decline in prices. Peas moved off slowly at late rates. The flour trade was quiet on former terms. • SHIP ARRIVALS THIS WEEK. Wheat. Barley. Malt. Oats. Flour. English and Scotch. 140 390 130 250 Irish Foreign 2660 1570 11,290 170 sks. 2350 brls. COMPARATIVE QUANTITIES AND PRICES OF GRAIN. For the week ending Dec. For the corresponding week 23, 1865. last year. Qrs. Aver. Qrs. Aver. Wheat 76,126-46s 8d Wheat 76,478-38s id Barley 84,632-32 s 10d I Barley 88,416-28 s 4d Oats BOROUGH HOP. A very moderate business is passing in our market. Prices are without change. WHITECHAPEL. ......._ __ The supply of meat on sale is moderate. The trade is slow, as follows : Beef, from 2s 10d to 4s 6d; mutton, 3s 4d to 5s 2d; veal, 3s 8d to 4s 8d ; and pork, 3s 10d to 5s 4d per 81bs. by the carcase. r. yi , 2o 1- '7 "r"1-A•-• , t4O • HER MAJESTY• OSBORNE, Dec. 26. The Queen and royal family walked in the grounds yesterday afternoon, and in the evening the Prince and Princess Leiningen dined with her Majesty. Despatches were received yesterday at the Colo nial-office from the Governors of Canada and Heligoland ; and despatches were sent to the Go vernors of Malta, the Mauritius, Ceylon, Hong_ kong, Labuan, the Australian colonies, the Cape of Good Hope, Natal, and Gibraltar. SHIPPING IN TELLIGENCE—This day. ---o-- LONDON, Dec. 27.—Wind this day at noon —South- Westerly; moderate breeze, and fino Weather, but rather cloudy. CLYDE, Dec. 26.—Wind S.W.—Arrived A ugusta from Quebec. FALMOUTH, Dec. 26.—Wind S.W.—Arrived--Georgina, from Buenos Ayres; Charlotte, from Rio Grande ; Eglan tine, from Sulina. GLOUCESTER, Dec. 26.—Wind S.W.—Arrived—Ann Potts, from Taganrog. PLYMOUTH, Dec. 25.—Wind S.W.—Arrived—Cella , screw steamer, from Now Y or k, an d procee d e d for London. SHIELDS, Dec. 26.—Wind S.W.—Sailed—lowa, for Calcutta. LIVERPOOL, Dec. 25.—Wind S.W.—Arrived—Vigil, from Singapore; Henry, from Rio Grande; Alicia Bland, from Calcutta. DUNDEE, Dec. 2G.—Wind S.W.—Arrived—Victor, from Monte Video. SUNDERLAND, Dec. 25. —Wind S.W.—Sailed— Stafford, for Bombay. LBY ELECTRIC TELEGRAPH. I GRAVESEND, Wednesday Morning. Arrived, Dec. 27—Lizzie Fox, from _Buenos Ayres. DEAL, Wednesday Morning. Passed, Dec. 26 -Pet, schooner, from St. Michael's, for London. LONDON GAZET fE—Last Eveuing. WHITEHALL, DEC. 23. Tho Queen has been pleased to direct letters patent to be passed under the Great Seal of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, granting unto the Right Hon. Granville George, Earl Granville, K.G., the office of Con-- stable of her Majesty's Castle of Dover, and also the office of Warden 'end Keeper of her Majesty's Cinque Ports, and the office of Admiralty within the said Cinque Ports, in the room of Henry John, Viscount Palmerston, deceased. DOWNING-STREET, DEC. 23. • The Queen has been pleased to appoint Colonel William George liamley to be a Member of the Council of the Ber mudas or Somers' Islands. ADMIRALTY, DEC. 22: Royal Marine Line Infantry—First Lieutenant James Smail to be Captain, vice Henry, deceased; Second Lieut. Fredk Jas. Ludgater to be First Lieutenant, vice Smail. To be Second Lieutenants—Henry Christopher Ricketts Macpherson, Alexander Allen, George Hobart, William Powell Burnley, Barry St. Leger Denny, Hnratio Horace Morgan, Arthur Dompille Corbet, Henry Richard Carter, John Frederick Luxmoore, Edward Aylmer Montagu Liardet, Henry Olive, John Newton Emra, and Boyd Cuf len P. Hamilton. DEC. 23. The following promotions have this day taken place : Mr. Charles Blackadore to be Chief Boatswain in her Ma jesty's Fleet; Mr. John Hutchins to be Chief Carpenter in her Majesty's Fleet. :COURSE OF EXCHANGE-Last Evening. Amsterdam Short. 11 17f 11 18t Ditto 3 Months. 12 11 12 2 Rotterdam Antwerp — 25 47* 25 55 Brussels .._ 25 55 Hamburg Paris Short 25 10 25 Ditto 3 Months. 25 40 25 Marseilles Frankfort on the Maine 120} 121 Vienna — 10 77f 10 Trieste — 10 80 10 Petersburgh - 30 Berlin Madrid Cadiz Leghorn Milan Genoa Naples Palermo Messina 25 60 20 65 25 60 25 65 25 60 25 65 25 60 25 65 25 60 25 65 25 60 25 65 Liverpool Cotton Market—This Lay• The market opened rather quiet. Sales pro bably 8,000 bales or more. BOXING-DAY.—The streets of London presented a more remarkable appearance yesterday than has perhaps been known on any similar occasion, the day having been almost universally kept as a holiday, especially in houses engaged in the various branches of the drapery, millinery, hosiery, &c., trades ; but seven or eight of the largest and wealthiest west-end houses declined to grant this boon of a day's holiday to their numerous assistants. In the neighbourhoods of Knightsbridge, Notting-hill, Bays water, Whitechapel, Commercial-road, Shoreditch, New ington, and in all the densely populated districts, not a shop was to be seen open. RACING FIXTURES FOR 1866. --11.-- JANUARY. Lincoln 2O Nottingham Spring 27 CH. Derby Spring 1 Liverpool Spring Warwick Spring Doncaster Lewes Spring Croton Park IG Northampton 2O Windsor Spring Newcastle Spring 9B AP Newmarket Craven 2 Durham Catterick Bridge Abergavenny 5 .Chelmsford Spring M. Ascot Spring 1 Salisbury Bath 8 Harpenden .10 York Spring Thirsk lO Epsom Spring Newmarket Ist Spring l6 Chester 1 Curragh 2l :AY. Epsom Summer l5 Uxbridge 2l Manchester Ascot Summer 29 JU Windsor Summer 5 Newton Hampton Odiham Bibury l3 Stockbridge Chelmsford l9 JU. Carlisle Newmarket July Pontefract Abingdon Reading AUG Liverpool ., l9 Beverley 2O Ipswich Hungerford Newcastle on-Tyne 26 Curragh 26 Worcester 'LY. Down Royal Corp lg Stamford l9 Winchester 24 I Southampton 25 Huntingdon UST. Brighton 7 Brighton Club Lewes lO Egham 14 Wolverhampton l4 Stockton l5 Oxford l6 Hastings 2l York August 2l Plymouth Lichfield Devon and Exeter Tunbridge 2B Derby Summer 2B Weymouth 3O SEPT Warwick September Curragh Leicester 6 Doncaster Canterbury lB MBER. Richmond Monmouth Manchester Autumn 24 Newmarket Ist October 26 Walsall BER. OCTO. Northampton 2 Newmarket 2d October— 8 Curragh Newmarket Houghton 22 Worcester The English sovereign is current in India:under its own name, owing to the strange coincidence that soo baran, the original meaning of which is "fine colour," also signifies gold; and as the conversion of a b into a vis very frequent the Indian has adopted tho English word with the greatest ease. THE EFFECTS OF CLIMATE ON THE ORGANIC WORLD.—We find in " L'Espace Celeste et la Nature Tropicale," by 31. Emmanuel Liais, well known as one of the most distinguished travellers and astronomers of the present day, a highly interesting disquisition on the effects of climate on the organic world. The authors opinion, founded as it is on his own personal observation during a long stay under the tropics exclusively devoted to scientific pursuits, appears worthy of peculiar considera tions. The great diversity of vegetable and animal produc tions on our globe according to climate undoubtedly shows that tho latter element exercises some influence on them, but this influence, according to M. Liais, is only indirect. Certain beings, it is true, can only live in certain climates, and if transported to another will die ; but, on the other hand, those that can bear emigra tion constantl y retain their generic and specific characteristics , whence it is to be inferred that even before mov in g their na ture was such as to permit of their being acclimatised else where. In the case of man , it was formerl y supposed that difference of colour proceeded from climate, but it is now proved that under the equator the European still preserves the characteristics of his race ; while the black, whether transported-to America or Europe, still remains as black as before. 31. Liais denies that domestic animals ever re turned to a supposed primitive wild type, for he has seen in the campos of Brazil oxen and horses as diversified as our domesticated breeds, and which, nevertheless, can only be caught by the lasso. Animals of different colours have different degrees of strength. The parasites that de stroy so many horses and oxen In America do not attack all colonies and all varieties with equal violence. And yet no variety or breed seems to have for all that pre dominated over the other, and therefore led to an unifor mity. Nor do epidemics attack all races alike. In 1850, at Rio de Janeiro,yellow fever raged simultaneously with cho lera, but the former only attacked the whites, while the latter almost exclusively fastened upon the blacks. It has often been said that in tropical regions sheep lost their fleece, which was replaced by hair. 11. Liais denies this, stating that it is their wool which prevents their spread ing all over the country, because certain troublesome para sites abound, for instance in the Brazilian campos. These parasites get into the thick wool of the poor creatures, and torture them so that they at last decline in health. Galignani. 'Jig lie ng acted novo , due 77 ill rreat [lite a sou OW," ,ll in then ■ A