The Sun. — London, England, 1865-12-23 00:00:00

'MONEY MARKET A.ND COMMERCIAL IN TELLIGENOE, Two O'CLOCK. According to Reuter's telegram the 3 per Cent. French Renter were quoted at 68f. 37c. Inanimate. There is a holiday at the Stock Exchange, and consequently nothing to report in connection with the funds, foreign bonds, and railway shares. Very little activity prevails in the discount market. It is notified that in consequence of the holidays intervening the subscription list of the Anglo- Danish and Baltic Steam Navigation Company will be kept open till Tuesday, 2d January next. During the past week the movements of the pre cious metals have been on a rather extensive scale, owing to large arrivals from Australia. The im ports have amounted to about £817,843 ; while the exports, o wing to large remittances to the Conti nent, have been to the extent of £548,791. The letters of allotment of Charles Laffitte and Co. were posted last evening. The traffic receipts of the Metropolitan Extension Railways of the London, Chatham, and Dover Rail way Company this week show an increase of £BOO over the corresponding week of last year. The directors of the Provision Merchants' Com pany have this day allotted the entire of the 5,000 shares constituting their capital of £lOO,OOO. The Merchants' Company have made a call of £5 per share, payable on or before the 15th proximo. It is stated that it is not intended to make any further call during the year 1866, but share holders can, if they desire it, pay up an additional £5 and become entitled to a minimum guaranteed interest of 10 per cent. per annum, provided notice of such intention be given to the Company on or before the 15th of January next. BRITISH FUNDS—CLOSING PRICES. YESTERDAY. GOVERNMENT FUNDS. per Cent. Consols Do. Account, Jan. 9 3 per Cent. Reduced B7 f 7 New 3 per Cent B7 s 7 New 2i per Cent. Jan. 1894 Do. 5 per Cent. Jan. 1873 Annuities, 30 yrs, expire sth Jan., 1880 Do. for 30 yrs, aspire sth AprillBBs — Do (Red Sea Telegraph), Aug., 1908 — Exchequer Bills, £l,OOO, 3 per Cent. 6 2 dis Do. £5OO dis Do £lOO and £200 Bank of England Stock, 5 per Cent Do Account INDIAN GOVERNMENT SECURITIES. Indian Stock, Hi per Cent., AprillB74 — Do Account Do. 5 per Cent. July, 1870 Do. 4 per Cent., Oct. 1888 Do. Certificates Do. Enlaced Paper 4 per Cent Do. 5 per Cent., Jan. 1872 Do. 5i - 1r Cent., May 1879. J. pel. ~ Do. 4 - per Cent., Aug.. 1866 — Do. Bonds, £l,OOO — Do. under £l,000 FOREIGN FUNDS—CLOSING PRICES. Austrian Bonds, 5 per Cent, 1859 — Brazilian 5 per Cent — Do. 4-i per Cent., 1852-58-60 Do. 1863 Do. 1865 Do. Scrip, £25 paid Buenos Ayres 6 per Cent — Do. Account Do I per Cent. (Deferred 3 per Cent.) Chilian 41 per Cent Do. 3 per Cent Colombian 6 per Cent. — Cuba, 6 per Cent. Danish 3 per Cent., 1825 — Do. 4 per Cent., 1863 — 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 Do., Second Issue Do £lOO Bonds 93} Do. 1864 9lf 21 Do £lOO Bonds — Greek 5 per Cents., 1824-5, ex Coupons Do. Account Do. Coupons - Do. Account Guatemala 5 per Cent. Do .£B6 paid — Do. 1839 and 1850 Italian 5 per Cent, 1865 Do. Account Do. Maremmana Railway 67i Do Scrip, .£67i paid Do 5 per Cent., 1864 Mexican 3 per Cent Do. Account Dn 1864 221 _ Do 6 per Cent. Anglo-French Do French Scrip, Ex. 25f 20c — Montevidean 6,per Cent., £3O paid — Moorish Imperial 5 per Cent New Granada l4 Do 2 per Cent Do Deferred Do Land Warrants (Hectares) Do. 6 per Cent, 1864 — Do Guaranteed, 4 per Cent — Peruvian 41 per Cent Do. Account — Do Scrip, £45 paid, paid in Bonds Do 3 per Cent. (Uribarren) — Doti per Cent., 1862 Portuguese 3 per Cent., 1853 Do 3 per Cent, 1856, '7, '9, '6O, '62, '3, Do. Account Russian 5 per Cent., 1822, £ St Do 4i per Cent. 1850 Do q per Cent., 1860 Do 3 pex Cent. 1859 — Do 5 per Cent. 1862 BBl 9 Do 5 per Cent. 1864 93 i i i Sardinian 5 per Cent .__ _ Do Account Spanish 3 per Cent Ditto account Do New Deferred Do Account Do Passive Do Account — Spanish Cert. of Coup not funded — Do Account l5l Swedish 4 per Cent. — Do. 41 per Cent. 1864 Turkish 6 per Cent. 1854 — Do Account B9l Do 6 per Cent. 1858 Do Account Do £lOO Bonds Do. 3.1 per Cent Do 6 per Cent. 1862 Do Account 721 1.4 Do £lOO Bonds 72i i 2 21 Do 6 per Cent., 1863 6B Do 5 per Cent. 1865 — Do Scrip, .£35 paid Do Account — Do .£ICO Bands Do. 4 per Cent. Guaranteed 99i Venezuela 3 per Cent. Do Account Do 6 per Cent, 1862 Do. Account Dividends on the above payable in London. A.ustrisn, 5 par Cent., Ex. 10 Florins — Belgian, 41 per cent., Ex. 25f. Dutch 2} per Csut., Ex. 12 Gull — Do. 4 per Cent. Certificates — THREE O'CLOCK. Consols for money • 871 x d Do. Account, MARKETS—This Day. COVENT GARDEN. Fair average supplies of fruit and vegetables are on sale. in most kinds of produce an active business is passing, at our quotations : FRUIT—Pine apples, 8s to 10s; hot house grapes, 8s to 88 ; foreign do, 9d to 2s Od ; filberts, is 6d to 2s Od per lb ; apples, 2s 6d to 3s 6d per half sieve; new oranges, 48 Od to 108 ; lemons, 3s 6d to 8s ; walnuts, is to 2s per 100. VEGETA.MRS—Red cabbages, is 6d to 2s Od; white do., 6d to is Od; Savoys, 6d to is Od; celery, 8d to is 9d; horseradish, 9d to 2s Od per doz heads ; greens, is 6d to 2s 6d ; turnips, is 6d to 2s Od ; carrots, 3s 6d to 4s 6d ; onions, is 6d to 2s ; brocoli, 4s to 6s per doz bunches ; Brussels sprouts, is 3d to 2s Od per half sieve ; seakale, is to 2s 6d Per punnet. POULTRY. Turkeys, 5s Od to 30s Od ; geese 6s to 15s Od ; ducks, 2s 6d to 7s 6d ; tame r a bbit s , i s Od to 2s Od ; wild do., 1s to is 4d; pigeons, Od to Os each; pheasants, 3s:Od to Od ; partridges, is 6d to 2s 8d; hares, 48 Od to 4s 6d ; grouse, 2s 6d to 3s each ; Surrey fowls, 10s to 14s Od ; do. chickens, 7s to 9s Od ; barn door fowls, 4s to 9s Od per couple. English eggs, 14s 15s; French do., lOs Od to 12s Od per 100; Ostend fresh butter, lt3 2d to is sd; English is 4d to is 7d per lb. Share' Railways. Bristol and Exeter Caledonian Cambrian ..... Cork and 8and0n...... Cornwall Dublin & Belfast June Dun„Perth, & A b.Junc. &London, ocrip Certi. DO. - Glasgow & S. Western Great Eastern, Ord. stk. Do. E. Angl. st. No. 2 Great North of Scotland Great Northern D. A stock Do. B stock Do. New, is. at 25 pm GtS, and W. of Ireland Gt. Weste:n D . S. Val. Rail gua. ...... Do. South Wales: Do. W. Atid.—Oxford Do. Newport Co. Hereford Lane] shire &Yorkshire London and Blackwell Lon., Brigh., & S Coast Lon., Chat., and Dover Do. Metrop. Ex. A Lou. & .north Western Lon. & South Western Man., Shet., & Lincoln Metropolitan. Do. New Do. Extension Metropolitan District Do do. do. Do. and .",t. John'sW'd Mid'and Do. £9 Share. Do, Birnain.. & Derby mid Kent • North British Do. Ed., Pth , & Dun. Nth. Eastern—Berwick Do. G.N •E purchsbt Do. Leeds ..... Do. York Dc.. Carlisle ..... Do. Stock. & Darling. Do. do. 1860-61 North London Do. do. 184i4 Do. do. 1885 North Staffordshire N. & S. W. Junction Scottish Central Scot. N. E , Aber. stock 'o. Scot, Mid. stick Shropshire Union South Devon 'ouch E istern Staines, Wok., & Wok Taff Vale Do. C Vale ot Neath Waterford & Kilkenny Waterloo & Whiteha 1 West Cornw.►!l ftRITISH P Atlantic & St. Lawrence Born., Baroda, Cen.ln. gu. 5 per cent... Do. shares I Buffalo k Lake Huron Do. Preference Buff.,Brant,& Goderichi 6 p.c. 872-3- Calcutta £ 8. E., ym • 'ape Town & Doi*, gu. Demerara, 7 p.c. per. p East. gu., 5 do East 10di!9,. gu. .5 p.c. Do. .1 Eritasiori Grand Trunk of Canada Do. Equip. Mort. Bonds 1 charge 6 p.c Do. Ist Pref. Bonds Do. do. deferred Do. 2d Prd. Bonds Do. do. deferred Do. 3d Pref stook Do. do. deferred Do. 4th Pref. stock . Do. do. deterred .... Gt. India Pen. gua. sp.c. 1 o Gus. 5 per cent.. __ . Do. New pia. 6 p. a Gt. South of India gua. 5 per cent D 4f per cent Do Great Wes. of Canada.. Do. New . Do. 6 p. c. Bds. pay. 1873 Do. 5) do. pay. 1877-8 Indian Branch, limited Madras, gua. 5 p.c Do. 41 do Do. 4i . dg . Do. Fifth Extension Melb. Cor. 6 p. 0. Bnds. Mel. & Hudson's Bay.. N. 1/ C' da, 6pc Ist pf.bs. Scinde .... Do. Delhi Do. do Do. Punjaub.... ~0 Do.lndus St. to COLONIAL GO VER, British Columbia,6 per' cent., Dec. 31, 1972. Can.Gov.6 p.c.Ja.& July 1877-84 Do. 6 p. e. Feb. & Aug Do. 5 p. c. Mar. & Sept Do. 5 p. c. Jan. & July Do. 5 p. c. Inscribed sk Cape G-. Hope, 6 p.c. 1873 Do.Apl.&Oct 1890-1900 Do. do; 1880-9 Do. Jan.&July, 1890-91 Do. 5 per cent. 15 April and 15 Oct., 1000 Ceylon, Nov. 1868, 6 p.c Do. 1878, do Mauritius, 6 p. c, 1873, Jan. and July Do. 1.78 Do, 1882, May 15. Nov..: Do. 1895, Feb. & Atm Natal , iov. ri per cent N.B.Gov. 6 p.c.Ja.&J uly N. S.W. Gov. 5 p c.,lBee Do. 5 p.c. 18:1 to 187 b Do. 5 p.c. 1888 to 189, New Zealand, 6 p. cent Do. 5 per cent.... Nova So ,tia Gov. 6 p. c sterling, 1875 Queensland Gov. 6 p. c S. Aus.Gov. 6 p,ct 1868-9' Do. 1878 & upwards Vic,Gov. 6 p.c. Ja & July Do. do, April & Oct • BRIT I; I p aid. l Closing I Business Price. done. 23 95 27 28 94 96 13 15 4i 54 68 72 70 72 112 MI j 42 13 i 7f 6f 1256 127 146 147 100 3} 100 all 100 100 100 16.13.4 92 94 53g SO& 100 all 100 100 100 100 38 10 33 37 101 1 05 122 4 1'23 9) 12 102 101 37 39 50 la 125 1 126 i 15,4 161 6/ 63 1374 1:,8, Ifp II Iff; 103 104 123, 12t 1/ 111 93 95 67 69 7 29 1101 1116 7110 7 i 10ii 105 t 36 37 to' It p 126 128 2 2 p 2 21D 74 76 It 12 148 15 , 66 63 112 114 93i 1271 8 42: 31 3 21 1261► 7 3461 5 4 9 :1 9 1 37 i 120 51 6} 51 95} 6 139 f 81 10f ' 714 I I 104 3 123/ 4k 1111 10 721 h 4 361 BILLINGSGATE. Salmon, 3s Od per lb ; oles, 6d to 3s 6d per pair ; cod, 2s 6d to 15s ; brill, is to 7s ; mullets, 6d to is 6d ; doreys, ls to lOs each ; turbot, 2s 6d to 20s each ; whitings, 38 to 9s ; haddocks, 4s to 20s • smelts, 1s 6d to 2s per dozen ; fresh herrings, Bs.; mackerel, 50s per 120. 100 et 1 20 'O/1 wo 1 NEWPORT. Beef, from 2s 10d to 4s 6d ; mutton, 8s 10d to 5s 2d ; veal, 3s 8.1 to 43 8d; and pork, 3s 10d to 5s 4d per Blbs by the carcase. WHITECHAPEL. Beef, from 28 10d to 4s 6d ; mutton, 3s 10d to bs 2d ; veal, 3s 8d to 4s 8d ; and pork, 3s 10d to 5s 4d per Blbs. 13 3 , the carcase. BREAD. ----- - The prices of wheaten bread in the metropolis are from ‘d. to Bd. ; of household ditto, sid. to 6id. per 4lbs. loaf. HIDES AN!) SKINS. , Market hides 56 to 64 lbs, 21d to 3d. ;64t0 72 lbs, 8d ' 0 ;72 to 801bs, 3d to 3id ;80 to 881bs., 31d to 4d;, 88 to 961b5., 4d to 4id ; 96 to 1041b5., 44-d. to 4d. ; 104 to 1121b5., 4id to sd. Horse hides, 9s to lOs Od ; calf skins ?fight), 2s to 4s ; full, 6s 6d ; polled sheep, lie oa to 14s Od ; 411-breds, 9s 6(1 to lls ; downs, 7s to 8s 6d. Cam. ConsoL G old, lim Chiverton Clifford Amalgamated Devon G. Cone. (Taoist Drake walls East Bassett (Illogan) East Caradon East Carn Brea East Grenville East Gunnislake East Loved E. WI Russell (Tavistk Gam.& StAubyn(G wen. Great L ixey, limited Great South Tolgus Great Wheal Busy G. Wheal Vor (11elst , r Grenville llerod's Foot .... Eiingston Downs Margaret (Tiny Lelant Marke Valley Mwyndy iron Ore, lim New Sewn North Roskear N. Wh'l Bassett (Mogan North Wheal Crotty Prosper United.... Pr ,videnee Uny Lalant S: Caradon (St. Cleer) South Condurrow S.Wheal Fran. (Mogan Stray Park Tin Croft Vigra and Ch gan, lim West Bassett (Mogan W. Caradon (L , skeard West Chi verton West Seton Wheal Bassett 'lllogan Wheal Buller (Redruth Wheal Mary Ann (Men Wheal Seton 44 24 23 575 695 18 20 8} 9 5i of 3 3} . _ 2.1 2 .0 94 2.14.0 3} 2.14.0 8.&0 3.9.0 10.8.0 I 14 15 3 3.1 5 7 20 21 14 2 34 4 34 35 34 4 36 38 54 54 5 7 4 44 24 10 40 50 15 17 1 P. 6 3S 420 440 20 25 10 12 19 20 4 6 3 4 9 11 71 82i 190 200 95 It .0 32i 117 i 4 6 2124 222 i .81 19i 2171 (Wheal Trelawney (lAa. • ettEFERENCEIgb Great Western Orig. 41 per cent pfl, 911 eitmeEnENCl4 611Att14s AiND STOCKS. Great Eastern 41 per Dent. pr., Ditto. 5 p cent., 95 London, Brighton. &a, 41 per cent., 1858, 98 Midland A and B pf, 161 LINES LEASED AT FIXED RENTALS Mid. Bradford Pref.,lStock, 9Z r•UKJLJGN RAILWAYS. Dutch Rhenish, 23} Sambre and Meuse, 81 San Paulo, lien., gua. 6 per cent., 174 South Austrian and Lombardo Venetian, !7i BANK b. Agra and Masterman's, lira., 57} Alliance, lim.. 29 30 - - - Ditto, issued at 20 pm., of which 25 is paid., 281 Chartered Bank of India, Australia, and China, 24} Imperial Bank, Rm.. 29 ) Imperial Ottoman, 14 Lard:Mortgag - e Bank of India, lfm., London and River Plate, 526 London and Couuty, 19 London Joint Stook, 50/ 1 London and South-Western, Rm.. Ditto, new. 19i Metropolitan and Provincial Bank. lim., lEi New Zealand Bank Corporation. lim., ►riental Bank Corporation. 516 Oriental Commercial Bank, 11w., late N. F., 3 MISCELLANEOUts- Anglo-Mexican Mint, 161 Atlantic Telegraph, 8 per cent. gna., 3} Ceylon Company, 10f Credit Fonder and Mob'Her of England, 81 Ditto, issued at a prem.. of whioh £2 is to pay, 3f East India Irrigation and Canal, 88 Ebbw Vale, 13f Financial Discount, Um., of Hudson's Bay, 16f Imperial Mercantile Credit A sso., lim., Italian Irrigation (Canal Cavour,. 10 London Financial Association, lira , 20; f M dras Irrigation and Canal, 13} National Discount Company, 17f Northern Assam Tea, lira., Ditto, B, 2f 3 Overend, Gurney, and Co., Rm., 21; ; Royal Mail Stearn, 110 Trust and Agency of Australasia, lira., 21 Union Marine, Liverpool, Jim., 4) COURSE OF EXCHANGE—Last Evening. Amsterdam Short. 11 17 Ditto 3 Months. 12 11 • Rotterdam Antwerp 25 50 Brussels 13 9 1 P Hamburg — - Short 25 10 aris Ditto 3 Months. 25 37f 25 40 Marseilles Frankfort on the Maine —1 0120 U Vienna 10 1 80 Trieste lO 75 Petersburgh Berlin Madrid —46 f Cadiz Leghorn Milan Genoa — 25 60 Naples — 25 60 Palermo Messina 11 18 12 1 12 1 25 55 25 55 13 9 25 17 25 45 25 45 121 10 85 10 85 30f 6 28k 47 481 25 65 25 65 25 65 25 65 25 65 25 65 LAW INTELLIGENCE —This Day. COURT OF QUEEN'S BENCH. (Before the Lord Chief Justice and a Special Jury.) SWAN BORO UG II V. S 0 THE RN. This was an action brought against Mr. Sothern, the celebrated representative of Lord Dundreary, by Mr. Swanborough, the lessee of the Prince of Wales's Theatre, Birmingham, for breach of engagement. The court was crowded by members of the theatrical profession. Amongst those present were Mr. Buckstone, Mr. C. Mathews, Mr. Creswick, Mr. Addison, Mr. Emery, &c., &c. Sergeant Ballantine appeared for the plaintiff, and Mr. Bovill for the defendant. Mr. Field having stated the case, called Mr. Swanborough, who said he was the lessee of the Prince of Wales's Theatre, Birmingham. In the year 1865 he entered into an engagement with Mr. Sothern to appear at his theatre in Birmingham, and in consequence of a telegram from Mr. Sothern, he came to London and saw Mr. Sothern at the Cafe de l'Europe, in the Haymarket, who said he had made an engagement with Mr. Henderson at Liverpool, and that he could not carry out his en gagement at Birmingham. He told him he must hold him to his engagement, to which Mr. Sothern said he must do the best he could with Henderson, but that he had thought that £lOO would be an ample compensation for the non-fulfilment of the en gagement at Birmingham. He (Mr. Swanbo rough) said that £3OO would not compensate him, to which Mr. Sothern said, " Very well, old boy, I'll play for you." He afterwards received from Mr. Sothern the sketches of the scenery re quired for "David Garrick" and " Brother Sam." It was arranged that " David Garrick " should be the opening piece at Birmingham. He proceeded to make his arrangements, and made certain en gagements, and he received special sketches from Mr. Sothern for the securing of " Brother Sam," and also drafts for the play bills. He advertised his appearance at the Prince of Wales's Theatre. Before Mr. Fletcher appeared he posted the whole of Birmingham with " David Garrick " bills. His stage master saw them, as he had to study a long part, and consequently took a long country walk. (Laughter.) He adopted all the usual means to make known the engagement. Mr. Sothern was to have a clear half of the receipts, and he (Mr. Sothern) was to pay all the expenses out of his half. He spent £llO in preparing the scenes, and the furniture for the piece cost between £3O and £4O. On the 12th of September he received a telegram from Mr. Sothern stating that as he had not been properly advertised the engagement was null and void. The telegram came from Plymouth. He replied that he had been properly advertised in every part of Birmingham. He recollected the 9th of September. Mr. Sothern's agent arrived in Birmingham that day. He was on the stage at rehearsal. A ballet was the first piece performed that evening; it lasted about 20 minutes, and then afterwards " David Garrick" ought to have been performed ; but when the first piece was concluded Mr. Sothern had not arrived. He sent his stage manager to the railway station to look after him, and he (Mr. Swanborough) afterwards went to the box entrance of the theatre and there he saw Mr. Sothern, who was sitting in a cab in the street. There was a large mob round the cab, and he asked Mr. Sothern to come into his room. It took fully 10 minutes or a quarter of an hour to per suade him to enter the theatre. Perions would not go in because Mr. Sothern had not arrived. He told him (Mr. Swanborough) that he could not act in consequence of sudden hoarseness. By the permission of Mr. Clifton and myself he entered the theatre. He told him if he did not appear it would be ruinous to him, and he said, " How can I appear when lam so hoarse ?" I replied, " Will you come before the curtain with me, and show the public you are here and let them see it is no fault of mine ?" He said, " I will not make an exhibition of myself for you or anybody else." Mr. Morton, the stage manager, said, " Surely you ought to have some sympathy with Mr. Swanborough," and he (Sothern) said he had no sympathy with Mr. Swan borough, his sympathies were for himself. He (Mr. Swanborough) then said, " Will you, or will you not, appear before the audience ?" and he said hastily, " No." The members of the company heard him say this. He called them all to witness that be should hold Mr. Sothern responsible for any damage he might sustain, and then directed his stage-manager to tell the audience that Mr. Sothern would not appear, that their money would be returned, and that any expense they might have been put to in coming to the theatre would be de frayed by himself. Mr. Sothern hearing this, said, " Oh, if that's the case, that ends the matter," and he then walked out of the theatre and went away. He said that in a good voice; in fact, he never heard him in better. His voice during the conversation was a little husky, but then that is the case gene rally with actors. He returned the whole of the receipts, and between £4 or £5 for " dead heads." Lord Chief Justice—What's that ? Witness—Parties applying for money who had never been in the theatre at all. (Laughter.) There was a great disturbance at the theatre. The people said it was all humbug, and that they would never come to the theatre again. He saw Mr. Sothern at his private residence next morn ing. He was smoking his cigar. He said, " I'm very glad you've come. I'm going to bring an ac tion against you." He (Mr. Swanborough) replied, Don't talk nonsense. I've come to talk business. Do you intend to carry out your engagement with me or not ?" He replied, "I'll not play under this engagement if it cost me £l,OOO. Fechter and Burnett have got hold of you to break my engage ment."_ He (witness) said, " How can that be pos sible ? lam more interested in the engagement than you are, inasmuch as I've gone to a great ex pense, and you are to have a clear halfi of the re ceipts yourself." At this time Mr. Andrews, a solicitor, came into the room, and Mr. Sothern ex plained that his non-appearance arose from illness. Mr. Andrews said he had not been consulted pro fessionally, he had called by accident, and he would endeavour to adjust the matter amicably for us both if possible. Mr. Sothern said he had taken an oath he would not play under the old engagement, and would only do so under a new one. A new agree ment was drawn up by Mr. Sothern, and he under took to play 16 nights. This was on the 20th of September, 1865. He played four nights, but the audiences were not good. They were about a third less than usual. Mr. Sothern had played three or four engagements with him before this. He played David Garrick. Sothern said the piece was spoiled, and that he (Swanborough) must do his best to force " Uncle Sam" for the Monday night. Sothern walked through the town with him next day, to show he was there. Sothern told him to " paper the house," in order that there might be a good one. The Lord Chief Justice—What is that? Witness—To issue free admissions. To let in persons without paying. The Lord Chief Justice—Oh, that is papering a house, is it ? Witness—The house was not over good. Mr. Sothern said paper audiences were always cold ones. He played very well, and had capital notices in the papers. He went next day to Mr. Sothern, who was then staying at the Hen and Chickens' Hotel. He was smoking a cigar, and he said he could not play. He (witness) told him such a de termination would be fearful to him. He said he was ill, and he (witness) asked him if he could not get through one act. He said, " My dear boy, I can't ; there's the medical certificate." The docu ment went on to say that if Mr. Sothern appeared it would be at the risk of his Life•—that he would require a fortnight's rest—and thatperhaps he would have to undergo a surgical operation. He told him he should have to close the theatre, but Mr. Hender son, who was there, advised him not to do that. Mr. Sothern positively refused to appear, and then his medical certificate was printed and posted out side the theatre. He had not seen Mr. Sothern since. When the theatre was opened that evening there was fearful confusion. The people said it was a swindle. The people that were in demanded their money, and those that were admitted with orders also demanded money. There was about £6 13s. in the house. He had sustained considerable loss from Mr. Sothern's non-fulfilment of his engagement. He (Mr. Swanborough) considered he should have made a profit of at least £l,OOO by the engage ment. Cross-examined by Mr. Bovill—He was sure that Mr. Sothern said he had made an engagement with Mr. Henderson. Mr. Bovill—You are sure he did not say that he was desirous to make an engagement with Mr. Hen derson ? Witness—l am sure he did not. Mr. Bovill—That is about as true as the whole of the story you've told. Witness—l'm on my oath, and I'm not in the habit of telling untruths. The Lord Chief Justice—Mr. Bovill, that obser vation of yours is very offensive. The cross-examination then proceeded•—He never knew or heard that his stage manager received a telegram from Mr. Sothern, stating that he could not appear on the evening that he was announced. He never heard that such a telegram had ever been received by Mr. Morton. He might, however, say that as he and Mr. Morton were leaving the place where they had been dining he was told in the course of a casual conversation at about six o'clock that a telegram had been received, stating that Sothern was hoarse, but that he would be there at half-past 6. This conversation took place about 6on the evening Mr. Sothern was to appear. He never threatened to have Mr. Sothern arrested. lie said he should consult his solicitor. He never lost his temper while talking to Mr. Sothern. He might have told Mr. Sothern he never intended to act at Birmingham. He did not know that Mr. Sothern was, owing to illness, anxious to go to London to see his wife. He did not know that he had had to send fur Dr. Fletcher on account of his ill-health. He sustained great loss in consequence of the non-fulfilment of- the engagement, but he could not go the length of saying that Dr. Fletcher had given a fictitious certificate for the purposes of de ception. The nightly expenses of the theatre were about £3O or £4O a night. The receipts of the first night of Mr. Sothern's performance was less than the second and third. This arose from the public not attending the theatre from the fear of it being overcrowded. The audiences always improved as his engagement proceeded. He had played at the Prince of Wales' Theatre to a £2OO house. Re-examined—Dr. Fletcher is one of the first practitioners in Birmingham. Before he took any legal proceeding he heard that Mr. Sothern appeared at the Dublin Theatre on Saturday, 7th October. [This was within the fortnight. Dr. Fletcher's certificate stated Mr. Sothern would require rest.] Mr. Johnson said he was at the Theatre Royal, Dublin, on Saturday, the 7th Oct. Mr. Sothern acted on that occasion. That gentleman had been advertised to play in that city for about a week. He acted in the piece with him. By Sergeant Ballantine—Mr. Sothern appeared to be in very good health. This was the case for the plaintiff. Mr. Bovill then addressed the jury for the de fendant, and called Mr. Sothern, who was examined by Mr. Haw kins—He said during the time he was under engagement to Mr. Swanborough, he had no other engagements for that time. He had heard the conversation spoken to by Mr. Swanborough at the Café de l'Europe, and he denied that he ever said that he had made an engagement with Mr. Henderson, of Liverpool, which would prevent him fulfilling his engagement with Mr. Swanborough. He said he wished to make an engagement with Mr. Henderson, not that he had made one. His en gagement with Mr. Swanborough would terminate on October 7, and his next engagement was in Dublin, at which place he was to appear on the 9th. Pre vious to coming to Birmingham. he was at Ply mouth, and there he had to apologise to the audi ence for illness. He suffered very much from bron chitis. His throat had been bad for two or three weeks previous. He had made arrangements to fulfil his engagements at Birmingham. Mr. Addison had gone before me. He is engaged specially for that purpose by me, and a day after Mr. Andrews also started for Birmingham by my directions. He, Mr. Sothern, had consulted a surgeon in Exeter about his throat previous to his departure for Birmingham. (The case was proceeding when we wont to press) POLICE INTELLIGENCE.—This Day. MARLBOROUGH-STREET. CAUTION TO JEWELLERS, &c. —John Green, describing himself as a turner, and giving the address " White horse Hotel, Fetter-lane," was charged before Mr. Knox, with attempting to steal a quantity of jewellery by break ing a pane of glass, the property of Mr. Page, jeweller and watchmaker, Great Portland-street. The prisoner, with two other young men not in custody, was seen by a boy standing in front of Mr. Page's win dow. The boy then saw them discharge something at a pane of glass, breaking it, and he then informed Mr. Page, who rushed out of his shop and secured the pri soner, the others managing to escape. The prisoner was then given into custody. Mr. Knox remanded the prisoner. It appears that lately robberies at jewellers have taken place, the plan adopted by the thieves being to stand in front of the window and then to discharge some substance against the glass, and having broken it to abstract from the window by means of a piece of bent wire valuable property. WESTMINSTER. WILFUL DAMAGE BY A. DRUNKEN MAN.—Harry Serater, a respectable-lookin g man, was charged with being drunk and incapable of taking care of his horse and cart, and thereby causing damage to the amount of £5 to a horse. Mr. William Scutts, a farrier, of the New Kent-road, said he was going from Westminster -bridge along George street towards St. James's-park, at 20 minutes past 8 on the previous evening, in a cart with his son. The prisoner was driving another cart, coming from Westminster, and when opposite the cab rank at King-street tried to get in between the rank and his cart, being on the wrong side of the way. He was very drunk, and his cart came into col lision with witness's. The shaft was broken, witness's pony was nearly killed, and he and his son were thrown from the cart i n t o th e road. The prisoner's near shaft caught the pony in the chest. They could not get out of his way, and were at walking pace, the prisoner going at about six miles an hour. The damage done to the pony alone was £4 or £5, and the cart would require a new shaft and other repairs. Charles Scutts, the son, corroborated last witness. The prisoner was incapable of either driving, or sitting, or standing. He was lying down in the cart. The accident was entirely his fault. Had the shaft gone two inches further the pony would have been killed. Prisoner was alone in the cart. Prisoner, in reply to the charge, said he had had some thing to drink, and he was sorry for it. _ _ Mr. Charles Stuart Jolly, corn merchant, prisoner's mas ter, 84, York-road, Lambeth, said he had known him for several years, and had employed him four months. He was a very steady man. He had seen the pony with a veterinary surgeon that morning, and the damage was esti mated at £2, which he was willing to pay. The pony would have to lie by three days. The parties could not agree as to damage. Mr. Selfe said he would leave the damage for the County Court. A drunken man like the prisoner have might done serious damage topife:and limb, and he might think himself lucky he had not. He was fined 40s. or a month. His mister paid the money. Foreign Mail Packet List. MAILS DUE. dustralia and New Zealand, via Southampton.. —Dem —. Ditto, via Marseilles Jan. 12. Brazil and Cape Verde. by British packet Jan. 4. Ditto, by French packet Cape of Good Hope, Ascension, and at. Helena Dec. 22 China, Penang, and Singapore, via Southampton Dec. —. Ditto, via Marseilles Jan. 27 Falkland Islands Gibraltar, via Southampton India (Calcutta), and Ceylon, via Southampton.... Dec. Ditto, via Marseilles . ..... Jan. 27 India ([lumbay), via Southampton. Do. 27. Ditto, via Marseilles .. Dec. 21. Mauritius, via Southampton Ditto, via Marseil e 3 Jan. 5. Newfoundland Portugal Ditto, by private ship to Lisbon... . United States and British North America, by Bri tish packet Ditto. by United States packet, via Southamp ton Ditto, Tia Cork Ditto, by Canadian packet, via Londonderry Dec. 22. West Coast of Africa. Madeira, and Tenerife Jan. 10. West Indies and Pacific (except Bahamas, Cuba, _ __ and Mexico Dec. 2) Cuba and Mexico ......Dec. kO. Bahamas, via New York. Jan. 11. Bermuda, ditto.... • • • • . • . Jan. 17. SHARE MARKETS. ORDINARY SHARES AND STOCKS. OSSE DA 100 100 all 100 100 100 (100 2 100 100 MEN 190 100 100 1 , 0 100 100 41-if 55 67 71 75 8 9 147 150 3 fp IC2 104 49 51 SIONs 69 61 102 103 6 1 id it) 6 10 11 75 80 99 101 65 70 100 103 102 102 103 104 par 6p 31 33 88 90 6S 63 55 60 58 58 50 55 45 48 90 44 32 34 31 33 103 IC4 4 lU, i i 0 104 1024 16} 17 4 30 13 15 8i e 7 1 0 1011 1021 93 95 89 91 63 65 82 84 014 102 t 101; 1024 t i t j 10L 102 T SECO& 96 98 94 96 94 96 82 81 81 13 1( 1 IC3 104 106 104 105 105 11,7 90 92 10J 102 1(6 ICB 103 105 106 108 104 106 105 107 96 99 96 98 1.0 102 93 95 8) 61 103 105 84 85 10 ) 102 103 104 106 108 105 106 INKS. 74 i I i 3:1 3 331 S 3 1031 81 5 ITIES. I Fsi 5 England and the United States• A series of twelve official documents, which have been exchanged between - Mr. C. F. Adams, the American Minis ter in London, and her Britannic Majesty's Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, on the subject of the late cruiser Shenandoah, were published last night in a supplement to the London Gazette, in continuation of the correspondence on this subject which was published on the 11th ult. The first of these communications is from Mr. Adams to Earl Russell, and is dated on the 21st of October last. In it the American Minister takes occasion to specifically state that, "in view of the origin, equipment, and manning of that vessel (Shenandoah), my Government claims to look to that of Great Britain for indemnification for this and other losses that have been occasioned by her depreda tions." Mr. Adams then recapitulates at length the pre sumed facts of the case, ankl argues in support of the posi tion his Government had assumed. On the 25th of Oc tober Earl Russell acknowledged receipt of this communi cation in the briefest terms; and on the 7th of November, when Mr. Adams's next letter was dated, it was addressed to Lord Clarendon, who had just assumed office. This letter officially communicated to the Foreign Secre tary the news that the Shenandoah .had come into the Mersey, and her Majesty's Government was requested to take possession of the ship with the view of delivering her over to the United States, that her career of lawless ness might be surely brought to a close ; and that the property on board might be taken care of. Concerning the disposition of the crew, Mr. Adams expressed the hope that, under the circumstances, her Majesty's Government " will be induced voluntarily to adopt that which may most satisfy my countrymen." To this last letter Lord Clarendon replied on the 11th of November, having simply acknowledged receiving it on the 7th. After informing Mr. Adams :that on the previous day (the 10th) the She nandoah, which had been given up by her captain to the British naval authorities, had by them been formally de livered to the representative of the United States, Lord Clarendon goes on to state that there were several severe cases of illness among the crew of the Shenandoah; and that instant action for disposing of those on board appeared to him necessary. That any proceedings against these men could only be taken upon some definite charge of an offence cognisable by British law, and supported by evi dehce, and that in the absence of such charge her Majesty's Government could not assume the power of keeping any of them under any kind of restraint. But the Government did not possess any evidence to invalidate the assertions of Captain Waddell, whose report upon arrival (already pub lished), Lord Clarendon enclosed. It remained, however, to ascertain whether any of the crew were British sub jects, who would, in that case, be liable under the provi sions of - the Foreign Enlistment Act. "In pursuance of these instructions the senior naval officer at Liverpool at once proceeded on board the Shenandoah, and having mustered the crew, he reports himself to have been " fully satisfied that they were all foreigners, and that there were none known to be British-born subjects on board ;' where upon they were all landed with their effects." Mr. Adams wrote on the 14th of the same month, stating that the prompt delivering up of the Shenandoah to the United States would "give great satisfaction to my Government," but affirming that as regarded the release of the crew, he should " carefully abstain from any un authorised word of mine which might tend to make a situa tion already much too grave still more serious." On the 18th of November the Earl of Clarendon replied to Mr. Adams's communication of the 21st October, in which the American Minister enunciated the claim of his Government for indemnification from losses resulting from the cruise of the Shenandoah. His lordship argued that the circum stances of the vessel's equipment were not such as in the eye of the English law, or, consequently, in the view of the English Government, could beiiregarded as illegal. Allud ing pointedly to Mr. Adams's assertion that her Majesty's Government had, by receiving the Shenandoah into port after knowing of her origin and manner of outfitting, as sumed a responsibility for all the damage done, Lord Cla rendon says : "If I needed (which in this case Ido not) to find an answer to a claim founded upon such principles, I should have to seek no further than the records of recent American law, and the practice of modern American states men." On the 'same day (Nov. 18) Mr. Adams addressed Lord Clarendon, beginning his letter with a statement of "the most profound regret that I am thus compelled to open my relations with your lordship in a spirit of contro versy." The letter was in reply to that one of Earl Rus sell's dated the 2d November (published with the first por tion of this correspondence on the 11th ult.), in which his lordship argued against the liability of Great Britain on this question, from the precedent negotiations of the Go vernment of the United States with the Government of Portugal, on a like occasion. Mr. Adams now maintained that the respective action of the United States towards Portugal, and of Great Britain towards the United States, differed so essentially and radically as to make it impos sible to bring them within a reasonable parallel. The two letters which conclude the series are appended, and need no comment : "Mr. Adams to tho Earl of Clarendon.—(Roceived Nov. 21, 1865.) "Legation of tho United States, London, November 21, 1865. "My Lord,—l have the honour to inform your lordship that the notes elicited by the proposal for a commission to consider certain classes of claims growing out of the late difficulties in the United States, made by your pre decessor the Right Honourable Earl Russell, in his let ter addressed to me on the 30th of August last, have received the careful consideration of my Government. Adhering, as my Government does, to the opinion that the claims it has presented, which his lordship has thought fit at the outset to exclude from consideration, are just and reason able, I am instructed to say that it sees now no occasion for further delay in giving a full answer to his lordship's proposition. lam directed, therefore, to inform your lord ship that the proposition of her Majesty's Government for the creating of a joint commission is respectfully declined. " I pray your lordship to accept the assurances of the highest consideration, with which I have, &c., (Signed) " CHARLES FRANCIS ADAMS." " The Earl of Clarendon to Mr. Adams. " Foreign-office, Dec. 2 , 1865. " Sif,—l have the honour to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 18th ult., having reference to the letter which my predecessor addressed to you on the 3d ult . There are many statements in yours which I should be pre pared to controvert if it were not that her Majesty's Go vernment consider that no advantage can result from pro longing the controversy, of which the topics are generally exhausted, but which might possibly, if continued, intro duce acrimony into the relations between this country and the United States; two nations who from kindred origin and mutual interest should desire to be knit together by bonds of the closest friendship. Such a desire is strongly felt by the Government and people of this country, and her Majesty's Government do not doubt that it is shared by the Government and people of the United States. While ab staining therefore from any discussion of the passages in your letter, to the correctness of which I am unable to sub scribe, it is nevertheless my duty, in closing this correspon dence, to observe that no armed vessel departed during the war from a British port to cruise against the commerce of the United States, and to maintain that throughout all the difficulties of the civil war by which the United States have lately been distracted, but in the termination of which no nation rejoices more cordially than Great Britain, the Bri tish Government have steadily and honestly discharged all the duties incumbent on them as a neutral Power, and have never deviated from the obligations imposed on them by international law.—l am, &c., (Signed) " CLARENDON." SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE—This day. ~+--- LONDON, Dec. 23.—Wind this day at noon—South- Easterly; moderate breeze, and fine weather, but rather cloudy. LIVERPOOL, Dec. 21.—Wind S.W.—Arrived—Jhelem, from Constantinople; Amalia, from Corunna ; Valentina, from Rochefort. FALMOUTH, Dec. 22.—Wind S.W.—Arrived—Johanna Ludvig, from Galatz. CLYDE, Dec. 22.—Wind S.W.—Arrived—Glen Tilt, from Monte Video. SWANSEA, Dec. 21.—Wind S.W.—Arrived—Rose of England, from Caldera. PonTsmounr, Dec. 22.—Wind W.S.W.—Arrived— Theresa, from Madras. PLYMOUTH, Dec. 22.—Wind S.W.—Sailed—Robertson for Jamaica. LBY ELECTRIC TELEGRAPH. I GRAVESEND, Saturday Morning. Arrived, Dec. 23.—Leo, screw steamer, from Antwerp ; Hyanite, from Guernsey; King of Tyre, from Seville ; Moselle, steamer, from Antwerp. DEAL, Saturday Morning. Passed, Dec. 22 —Citizen, screw steamer, from London, for Bordeaux; Tasso, screw steamer, from London, for Newport ; Queen of the North, from Table Bay ; Prince Oscar, from Calcutta—both for London. GREAT EASTERN RAILWAY.---It is stated that Mr. R. Moseley, who has been for 20 years associated with railway affairs in the - eastern counties, is likely to be ap pointed general manager of the Great Eastern system. The chief difficulty with which Mr. Moseley has for some time had to contend is an insufficiency of plant ; and pro bably the new management will apply itself vigorously to the correction of this grievance. The coal traffic from the north, proposed to be developed in connection with the Great Northern Railway, is not expected to be commenced before April. THE OLDEST INHABITANT.—James M'Cormick, said to be the oldest man in the United States, died at Newburgh, New York, on the 11th November. His age is stated to have been .114 years, three monthst and five days. He did not marry until he was 45 ;he then became the father of 14 children. _ Two WAYS OF LOOKING AT IT.—Exeter-hall says the case against Governor Eyre is plain. In their hands, we say, it is coloured.—Punc4. RECENT WILLS AND BEQUESTS. (From the Illustrated London, News.) The will of the Rev. Sir B. W. R. Boothby, Bart., M.A., Rector of Welwyn, Herts, was proved in London on the 4th inst., the executors and trustees being the Rev. F. K. Leighton, D.D., Rural Dean and Rector of Harpsden, Oxfordshire ; C. B Boothby, Esq., 22, Clarges-street, Piccadilly, the brother ; and M. G. Davidson, Esq., solicitor, 18, Spring-gardens. The personalty was sworn under £B,OOO. The will is dated Jan. 12, 1858, and the testator died on Sept. 22, aged 56. To Lady Boothby, who takes a life interest in his estates, he has bequeathed an immediate legacy of £3OO and the wines and consumable stores. Her ladyship may select such plate as she may require, together with books, furniture, &c., to the value of £5OO. All other articles and the rest of the plate, MSS., &c., he leaves to his son succeeding to the baronetcy. He directs his estates to be sold, and, together with his personal pro perty, invested for the benefit of his wife during her life, and at her decease he leaves a moiety to his eldest son (now in his tenth year), and the other moiety to be divided among all his other children. The will of Samuel R. Arnold, Esq., of Alders gate-street, druggist, and Brunswick-square, Brigh ton, was proved in London, under £25,000 per sonalty. The executors are Mrs. Arnold, his relict ; Benjamin Alfred Arnold, his son ; and Chas. Edwin Ogden, his cousin. The will is dated Aug. 1, 1865, and the testator died on Sept. 22, at the age of 77. To his wife he leaves the sum of £2,000 absolutely, and a life interest in a large portion of his estates, which at her decease devolves to his son and daugh ter in certainspecified portions. His freehold pre mises in Aldersgate-street and Half Moon-passage, London, and his freehold at Whis sen di ne, Rutland, he devises to his son. His copyhold in Church street, Hackney, and 11 houses in Montague -place, Islington, he leaves to his daughter, together with a sum of £2,000. It is his desire that his cousin and executor, Chas. Edwin Ogden, be admitted into copartnership into his business, and he leaves him one-fourth of the profits, bequeathing the remainder to his said son Benjamin, whom he appoints resi duary legatee of both his real and personal estate. Legacies are left to his servants, and £lOO is to be divided among his workmen. He bequeaths to the British and Foreign Bible Society, the London Mis sionary Society, and the Religious Tract Society, each £lOO, and to the London City Mission, £5O. The will of Mrs. E. Russell, formerly of Brance peth Castle and Hastings, but late of Cheltenham, was proved in London, on the 24th ultimo, under £lOO,OOO personalty. The will is dated July 4, 1862, and she therein appointed her daughter, the Right Hon. Emma Maria Viscountess Boyne, sole execu trix. The testatrix died on September 30, 1865. She has bequeathed legacies to several of her nephews and nieces to the amount of £1,800; and annuities of £lOO each to her nieces Matilda Tennyson and Ellen D'Eyncourt ; and to her niece Julia D'Eyncourt, a nun at Princethorpe, a legacy of £lOO. She has left legacies to four of her servants. The residue of her property she leaves to her daughter, Viscountess Boyne. The will of the Marquis de Casana (Paul George du Gout), of 37, Rue St. George, Paris, was proved in Loudon, under £25,000 personalty in England. The will of the Baroness.Stratenus (Suzette Otte line Constance), of the Hague, has alo just been proved in London, her ladyship having died pos sessed of property in England estimated at £2,000. Vacancies, Promotions, and Appointments in the Civil Service. (From the Civil Service Gazette.) FOREIGN OFFICE.—The office of Secretary of Em bassy at Paris has become vacant by the death of the Hon. Wm. G. Grey. AUDIT OFFICE.—Mr. A. H. H. Jesse has been ap pointed to a clerkship. LUNACY C 0 :MUSS lON.—Mr. Chas. Palmer Phillips, barrister-at-law, has been appointed to be secretary to the commission, in the room of the Hon. William Spring Rice, resigned. BOARD OF TRADE.—Mr. A. Payne has been ap pointed to a temporary clerkship. THE ADMIRALTY.—Mr. T. Brown has been ap pointed to a clerkship, Somerset House. • THE POST OFFICE.—Mr. E. P. Gallagher has been appointed a temporary clerk in the Savings Bank, London. Mr. G. Mudge has been appointed a tem porary clerk in the Savings Bank, London. Mr. C. Hodgson has been appointed a temporary clerk in the Savings Bank, London. Mr. Allen has been promoted from the probationary class to the third class of clerks, Savings Bank, London. Mr. J. Fox, Stamper of the second class, has been pro moted to be a sorter in the circulation department, London. Mr. F. Coppin has been promoted from the second to the first class of stampers, circulation department, London. _ _ CUSTOMS.—Mr. James J. Leary has been ap pointed an outdoor officer, London. Mr. Henry Davis has been appointed an outdoor officer, Bristol. Mr. Patrick Gaffney has been appointed an outdoor officer, Liverpool. Mr. Enoch Margrave has been appointed an outdoor officer, Goole. Mr. John T. Simpson has been appointed an outdoor officer, North Shields. Mr. David A. Thomas has been appointed an outdoor officer, Bristol. Mr. John Murphy has been appointed a boatman at Cork. Mr. John Gibson has been promoted from the fifth to the fourth class of gaugers, London. Mr. Wm. C. Walker has been promoted from the sixth to the fifth class of gaugers, London. Mr. Charles Hall has been promoted from the fourth to the third class of outdoor officers, Newcastle on Tyne. INLAND REVENUE.—STAMP AND TAX BRANCII.— Mr. John P. Atkins Long, assistant surveyor of taxes, has been promoted to be a surveyor. EXCISE BRANCH.—Mr. John Hackett, supervisor, Dublin, sth district, Dublin collection, has been appointed surveying general examiner, 3d class. Mr. Hugh James Hopps, supervisor, Belfast, 2d _district, Belfast collection, has been appointed supervisor of Dublin, sth district, Dublin collec tion. Mr. George Jones, supervisor, Preston dis trict, Lancaster collection, has been appointed supervisor of Chipping Norton district, Oxford col lection. Mr. Benjamin Westell, supervisor, Chip ping Norton district, Oxford' collection, has been appointed supervisor of Preston district, Lancaster collection. Mr. Thomas Barton, officer, Sudbury, 3d division, Colchester collection, has been ap pointed to be an examiner. Mr. Walter Hickor, officer, Bromley, Ist division, Middlesex collection, has been appointed to be an examiner. Mr. Wm. Henry Blake, dropped first-class assistant, King ston collection, has been appointed officer, Clare morris ride, Galway collection. Mr. Wm. Robert Stoyle, dropped first-class assistant, Bristol collec tion, has been appointed officer of Richmond, Ist ride, Ripon collection. Mr. Daniel Roberts Town send, dropped first-class assistant, Campbeltown collection, has been appointed officer of North Walsh= Ist ride, Norwich collection. Mr. Henry New, officer, Southwark, 3d division, London, South, collection, has been appointed to Southwark, sth division, London, South, collection. Mr. Geor ge Hamilton Madden, officer, Norwich, 4th division, Norwich collection, has been appointed to South wark, 3d division, London, South, collection. Mr. Henry Spencer, officer, Norwich, 7th division, Norwich collection, has been appointed t o Nor wich, 4th division, Norwich collection. Mr. Wm. Whalley, officer, Witham ride, Colchester collec tion, has been appointed to Norwich, 7th division, Norwich collection. n ov O el u t ire opportunitysreaderswwhich ch of i r ) e er n uh o sa ipn d pg : 8 t hoe b f ef 69,0 g F a o dwl following thraeli list t„ e t the hoa sf prepared for Christmas presents, among which will be found scientific toys and amusements for all ages, namely: —New pocket :magnesium lamps, with wire, 6s. 6d. ; Pris maatrichtuernezing-top, 4s. 6d. ; magic lanterns and 12 slides, guaranteed, 75., 10s., 155., or 255. ; a box of novelties in harmless fireworks, for drawing-rooms and gardens, viz., Japanese Pleiades, feu follet, surprise-matches, Bengal fires, Pharaoh's serpents, magnesium wire and garden drops, for 6s. 6d. ; the novel patent bulliere, or bubble-amusement, scientifically applied, complete, with geometric frames, &c., Bs. 6fl. ; polyoramas, with six artistic views and novel effects, 95., 125., or 21s. ; an open stereoscope, with 12 excellent slides assorted, 10s. 6d. ; ditto, superior, with reflector and 12 slides, 19s. ; artistic sets-20 scraps, photographic gems, from album size to 6 by 8 inches, 125.; 12 charming cartes for album, scenery, celebrated paint ings, for ss. 6d. ; 12 album celebrities, at choice, from life, free 12s. 2d. ; useful articles for 6s.—one pair registered whist-markers, one stampholder, and one reading magni fying glass ; the leather whistmarker, 3s. Bd. ; 3 pretty ar ticles with scent; saucy China girl, a Pekin puzzle, and a Sezame-purse, 6s. ; a pair of capital puzzles, with surprise, ss. 6d. ; for 6s. 6d.—a basket of fragrant grapes, a savings' bank, with scent and perfumery, also a surprise deviced puzzle ; the tell-tale mirror, to see within apartments passers-by in streets, complete, 215.; the reader's reflector, for the bedridden in daytime, 325. ; the Dreadnought illu minator, for reading in bed at night without danger, 355. ; also a variety of useful articles connected with the reflec tion of light, and for amusing, scientific, and domestic purposes. These prices include packing ready for rail, &c. Early orders are solicited to insure execution before Christmas. N-B. Remittances in stamps, &c., to aecom pany order. THIRD EDITION. SUN OFFICE, 7 O'CLOCK. AMERICA. (REUTER'S TELEGRAM.) • ARRIVAL OF THE SCOTIA. (Via Roche's Point.) NEW YORK, Dec. 13 (Morning). The following concurrent resolutions have been introduced in Congress and referred to the Com mittee for Foreign Affairs. Whereas in pursuance of the policy expressed by Napoleon, in his letter to General Forey, dated on the 3d of July, 1862, an attempt has been made to establish a monarchy in Mexico, contrary the people's wishes, and to support Maximilian in his usurpation by European soldiers, and Maximi lian having practically established slavery, and vio lated the usages of civilised warfare, by declaring Republicans outlaws. Therefore, the Senate contemplates the condition of Mexico with profound solicitude. The attempt to establish a monarchy on the American Con tinent, sustained solely by European bayonets, is opposed to the declared policy of the Federal Government, offensive to the people, and con trary to the spirit of their institutions. The President is requested to take such steps con cerning this grave matter , as will vindicate the recognised policy, and protect the honour and in terests of the American Government. Both Houses have requested the President to furnish all correspondence touching the French occupation of Mexico, Maximilian's decree order.. ing armed Republicans to be shot without trial, and the establishment of Peonage. Another resolution, strongly pointed against Mexico, was introduced in the house, and laid over. The Senate has passed the resolution appointing a committee to decide the claims of the Southern members to seats, with an amendment making the resolution concurrent, permitting debate on the subject, and providing for the admission of one or more State delegations without waiting for the cases of all to be decided. The house has consented to receive the credentials of the Tennessee members, and has referred them to the joint committee. Pending a decision the Ten nessee members have been granted the privilege of the floor. The other Southern members :are ex cluded. The House has refused to allow the introduction of a resolution declaring the insurrection to be sup pressed ; thai the paramount duty was to restore the privileges and relations of all the States as quickly as possible, and that the President's recon struction policy is the best adapted to attain that end. The House has passed a bill to prevent the cattle disease by the temporary prohibition of the impor tation of cattle. The New York Times believes that the opposi tion of the Union members to the admission of the Southern representatives is diminishing. The Charleston correspondent of the herald as serts that General Grant, in the course of conversa tion at 'the dinner given by General Sickles, stated that now was the favourable moment to drive Maxi milian from Mexico, and that such an opportunity might not occur again. General Grant has returned to Washington, and reports that the negroes are in comparative idleness, and refused to renew their contracts. He believes that the professions of loyalty expressed by the Southern masses are sincere. General Logan had an interview with Mr. Seward on Monday on the subject of Mexican affairs. The reports concerning his acceptance of the Mexiean mission are still contradictory. The Mississippi Legislature have declined to pass the constitutional amendment because of the second clause. Judge Jefferson of the Circuit Court of Ken tucky has dismissed the indictment against General Palmer for abducting slaves, on the ground that the requisite number of States having adopted the .constitutional amendment previous to the indict.. ment, all criminal and penal acts of the Legislature relating to slavery are null. General Palmer has issued a proclamation declaring slavery to have ceased in Kentucky. The Fenian Senate have impeached John O'Mahouey and deposed him from office for mal feasance and misappropriation of funds. They have elected W. R. Roberts President, and issued an address urging all Fenians to rally round the new organisation. O'Mahoney's supporters act independent of the Senate, and have called Congress to assemble in New York in January. Meet ings of the supporters of both parties have been held throughout the country endorsing the respective organisations. The Fenians are making preparations for the reception of Stephens, who is expected in New York. It is believed that he will be accepted as arbiter between O'llia hany and the Senate. The steamer Colorado left Franciso on the 9th with a million dollars, of which $860,000 are for New York. The Teutonia and City of Boston have arrived out. COMMERCIAL. NEW YORK, Dec. 13, Morning. Money abundant. Gold, 1441. Exchange on London, 154 ; on Paris, ss6f. Stocks very firm. Erie, 931 ; 50.20 Bonds, 1021. Cotton heavy. Midland Upland, 48. Flour quiet. Wheat steady. Corn good inquiry. Provisions firm. Coffee quiet. Sugar dull. Molasses steady. Petroleum steady. Crude, 41i ; refined, 66 67. NEW ORLEANS, Dec. Middling Upland, 47 49. Sales to-day, 800. LAW INTELLIGENCE—This Day. n WA th N e ß n O w ltO e U n G t ll o : tSOOTHERN describe. COURT the seve (Continuedfrom our first edition.) Mr. Sothe: rity of the illness under which he had suffered pre vious to his arrival in Birmingham. He commenced his engagement at the Dublin Theatre on the 7th of October instead of the 9th, because Mr. Harris wrote to him to come one night earlier if he could; but he wrote to him telling him he was unwell, but that if possible he would, provided his health permitted. He started for Dublin against the doctor's advice, and on arriving in Ireland he had to consult Dr. Macnamara, who advised him to give up work for four or five days. Examined by Sergeant Ballantine—He did not give up work, but he fulfilled his engagements in Dublin. Afterwards he proceeded to Belfast, and after that he took a little rest. He wished to avoid the engagement if possible, as he was desirous of going into a speculation with him. Sergeant Ballantine—Mr. Swanborough suffered very much from the non-fulfilment of your engage ment, did he not? Mr. Sothern—He didn't suffer as much as I did. (Laughter.) Sergeant Ballantine—You mean in pocket, I suppose ? Mr. Sothern—Quite so. Mr. Swanborough said his expenses were £3O or £4O a night, and if there was £4O in the house, my share would be £2O, and I could not afford to throw that amount away for a fortnight. (A laugh.) I have played to much worse houses than those in Birmingham. Mr. Andrews, secretary and manager to Mr. Sothern, was called, and detailed the conversation he had with Mr. Swanborough at Liverpool after Mr. Sothern had stated his inability to fulfil his en gagement at Birmingham. Dr. Archer said the first week of October Mr. Sothern was quite unfit to follow his profession. He forbade him going to Dublin, or acting there on the 9th October. Mr. Bovill having summed up his evidence, and Mr. Sergeant Ballantine replying on the whole case, The Lord Chief Justice summed up the evidence on both sides, and The jury had not returned a verdict when we went to press. THE SUN, LONDON, SATURDAY EVENING, DECEMBER 23, 1865.