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Pure, Mild, Mellow, Delicious, and very Wholesome. sold in Bo 'les, Is. 81, at the Retail Houses in London; by the Agents In %ha principal tcvrns in England: or wholesale at GREAT WINDMILL-STUEET, LONDON, W. 'TIE II VW IngISTRY. The Vienna correspondent of the Eastern Budget statcb that both the friends and enemies of the new Ministry of Vienna agree that the task before it is no e: - .sy one. It is not yet settled what course the Ministers will adopt, but it seems evident that they will not reject all compro 4 mice with the nationalities, as was done by the late Cabinet, In some respects the new Ministers are expected to agree with the defeated minority, more especially in the ekes of making concessions to the Poles. On the whole, the alarms which were excited by the late crisis have been entirely appeased by the strict adherence of the Emperor and the Ministry to the spirit and letter of the Consti tution. A FINANCIAL DIFFICULTY IN BERLIN. \ The North East Correspondence publishes newsVrern Berlin dated 7th of February. The Budget Cenimmion of the Chamber of Deputies has discovered £60,000 •Pf illegal expenses incurred during 1868. The Progressis4 demand that the Ministry be rendered personally respon sible for these expenses. ...... I be moro ON, '1 PRICE.«. ... id M UTUAL LOAN FUND ASSOCIATION (incorporated by Act of Parliament, 1869), 14, RUSSELL-STREET, COVENT-GARDEN. LONDON, And 28, QUERN'S-Re 4.D, BRIGHTON DVANCES MONEY upon personal sccurl ty, Bills of Sale, Free cold or Leasehold Property, for one, two, or three years, repay sle weekly, monthly, or quarterly. Bills promptly discounted. E ems free on receipt of stamped envelope. EDWARD HARPER, Seeretary.l9 FART.RIDGE AND COOPER. MANUFACTURING STATIONERS, 132, FLEET-STREET (OORNIIII OF OnANCERY-LANE), LONDON (c.c.) ~(3 THE PUBLIC SUP PL ED AT WHOLESALE PR ICES. CARRIAGE PAID to the UNTRY ON ORDERS OVER 20s. 666 per ream. s. d. r Fine Cream Lail Note ; a cheap p a p er 3 0 Superfine Cream Laid Note; much app roved 4 0 Supef flneThick Cream Laid Note ; especially recommended 5 6 Extra Superfine Double Thick Cream Laid Note 7 0 straw Paper, " Patent;' adapted for ra p id writing 2 6 Large Commercial Note Papers.... ............. 35., 45., Is., and 6 0 Foolscap Papers, blue or cream........ 105. 6d., 12s. 61., and 14 6 Outsides Foolscap 6 6 Letter Paper for scribbling plain, 4s. • ruled ditto, 4 6 Tinted Lined Note _ —five quires for ls. 61, or 5 6 The New Vellum Wove "Clubarouse" N ote, five quires for 2s. 6d. Superfine Cream or Blue Envelopes, 4s 6d, Is 6d, & 6s 6d Large Blue Wove Commercial Envelopes, 45 61 per 1,000 Cheap Buff Colour, for circulars, &e., 3s COLOUR STAMPING (Relief) reduced to ls. por 100. Polished steel dies sunk by the best artists in the trade at about half the prices charged by the retail houses. An ILLU•STRATED CATALOGUE, containing full descrip tion, with prices of Account Books, Copying Presses, Inkstands, Stationery, Cabinets, Postage Scales, Despatch Boxes, Travelling Writing Cases, Desks, &c , post free. Established 1811 rICELEGRA NEWS.—The Proprietor of i I. the "CENTRAL PRESS" is prepared to supply Tlegrephic News to Newspaper Proprietors ' and to the managers of Clubs, News Rooms, and Exchanges; alsa to Private Persons, in auordancti with the scale of charges for telegrams which comes into operation on February sth. The following service of news has been arranged: GENERAL AND COMMERCIAL NEW S.—At 8 a.m. daily (except Sundays) a message containing all the im portant news known up to that time will be carefully pre pared and Telegraphed to Newspapers, News Rooms, Clubs, and Exchanges. At 12.30 a Commercial Message will b 3 forwarded, re porting the London Stock Exchange and the Chief Mar kets. At 2 p.m. a News Message will bo sent, containing everything of importance known at that hour. At 6 p.m. a third message will be forwarded, containing all the news which has transpired up to that time. Tho morning and evening messages will each contain about 100 words.. The midday message will not usually exceed 75 words, but on special occasions the number of words will be doubled if necessary. These messages will be prepared and telegraphed at a charge of 2s. per week for each daily message. Sub scribers can take one or more of the daily messages ; the charge for the four, daily, will be Bs. per week. No sub scription for less than a month will be received. PARLIAMENTARY PROCEEDINGS. —At 7 p.m. a message will be forwarded from the House of Commons giving a statement of the proceedings up to that hour, the cost of which, including the charge for telegraphing, will be 2s. per week. The "CENTRAL PRESS," 112, Strand, London, W.C., Jan. 29th, 1870. pAINLESS and PRACTICAL DENTISTRY, by Mr. B. L. MOSELY, the Dentist by special appoint ment, 312, REGENT-STREET, exactly opposite the Royal Polytechnic, and 23, MOM:GATE-STREET, CITY. Estab lished 1820. This, the most perfected system of pain less dentistry, originated and invented by Mr. B. L Mosely, is r,commended by the Hospitals and adopted by the profession as one of the greatest improvements of the age for the alleviation of pain and restoration of the natural functions, can solely be obtained in such perfected success (the result of forty years' practical experience) at his only residences, as above. The su perlative excellence of this system is perfect immunity , from pain, no operations, stumps, and decayed teeth ren dered useful, loose teeth and tender gums protected. Qualities : These tooth never change colour or decay—ln fit unerring—ease .and comfort unsurpassed—detection impossible—the facial anatomy faithfully studied . — and youthful appearance restored —mastication and articulation guaranteed. Tbo " Times" of March 6 says :—" So good an imitation becomes the next best thing to the original." Teeth from 55.; sets, 5 to 30 guineas. Consultation free.—Only addresses, 312, Regent-stre4t, exactly facing the Royal Polytechnic; and 23, Moorgate-street, E.C., opposite the Star Insurance Office. port enco d to Now ready, at all the Libraries, in 2 vols., 215., T HE UNKIND WORD , AND OTHER STORIES. By the Author of "John Halifax." "These stories are gems of narrative."—Echo. Hurst and Blackett, Publishers, 13, Great Marlborough-street. MR. W. S. WOODIN'S ELEVENTH WEEK "AT HOME," AriBTAFIG a b n i S F I tEt Fam o us 11 - and O K o E r , i r n E a T C A N I F E , NTri in the Large Room EGYPTIAN HALL, Piccadilly. Every Evening (except. Saturday) at 8 ; Saturday Morn ings at 3. "Mr. Woodin has spared no expense in mag nificently decorating and luxuriously furnishing his salon for the comfort of his patrons." Seats may be secured in advance, at the Box-office, open from 10 till 5 ; also at Mitchell's Royal Library, Old Bond-street; and all the principal music-sellers. Stalls, 35.; Area, 2s. ; Balcony, Is. Family Private Box, One, Two, and Three Guineas. Carriages at 10. Manager, Mr. DUDLEY. viDg 1.4 1 STABLLS Fl ENT for GENTLEWOMEN during TEMPORARY ILLNESS. The relatives of Clergymen, Naval. Military, and Pro fessional Men, Governesses, and Artists ma?,int a small weekly payment, receive the comforts of a HOME, com bined with the best medical and surgical treatment, at the establishment, 90, Upper Harley-street. This establishment, which was opened in 1850, is patro nised by her Majesty. The Bishop of London is Visitor, and it is managed by the Marchioness of Ormonde, the Lady Laura Palmer, Mrs. Edward Romilly, the Lady Caroline Russell, Mrs. Cecil Russell, and other ladies. All information respecting it may be obtained on writ ten or personal application to the Lady Superintendent. Subscriptions received at the Institution, and by the Treasurer, at Messrs. Coutts and Co.'s, Strand. W. C SPRING Hifi', Hon. Sec. t tho ghly line S Now ready, at all the Libraries, in 3 yols., A NNALS OF AN EVENTFUL LIFE. THIRD EDITION. " A very interesting novel. Wit, humour, and keen observa tion abound in every page, while the characters are life-like and most accurately drawn. For a long Rhile we have not met a work of fiction containing such a fund of varied entertain ment "—Times. A thoroughly original and brilliant novel."—Post. Hurst and Blackett, Publishers, 13, Great Marlborough-street. S step, Ake!' riees be and. R OYAL MUSIC HAI., HOLBORN. TIIIS EVENING, THE GREAT AMERICAN SLAVE TROUPE, Consisting of Twenty-six Performers, including Sixteen Real Negroes, and Japanese Tommy, the African Tom 1 humb. Also Mr J. H. Milburn. the great comic—the Br3thers Autolean, the daring gymnasts, their first appearance in London —Miss Emma Day, the incomparable serio-comic. To conclude each evening with Mr. FRANK BELL'S new laughable performance, entitled WHAT IS IT ? • Just published, price 25., by Post, 2s. 2,1., EPORT ON TRAMWAYS in the Metropolis. 11/ By WILLIAM BOOTII SCOTT, C.E., Chief Sur veyor to the Vestry of St. Pancras, &c. London: Vacher and- Sons, 29, Parliament-street. H. Mitchener, Eversholt-street, Oakley-square, N.W. vero isect .t it the CAUTION. —POPULAR ERROR.—PRICE'S BENZODYNE, the newly-discovered Cure for Cough, Bronchitis, Consumption, and all wasting diseases, Cholera, Dysentery, &c., has nothing whatever to do with petroleum spirit, falsely called Benzoline, &c. This unique remedy may be obtained of all Chemists, and through the Proprietor, Mr. PRICE, Analytical Chemist, 2, Lower Seymour-street, London, W. Prices—ls. IFd., 2s. 9d., and 4s. Gd. per bottle. 3tiou Two Immense Bands. Prices of Admission to this monster Entertainment: Balcony, Gd; stalls, ls; reserved orchestra stalls, ; private boxes, lOs Gd. Box-office open fromlo to O. ver- ;ent, ould loso Ilion THE DEAF & DUMB.—The Committee of the JEWS DEAF and DUMB HOME are prepared to receive AP PL ECA.TIONS for the ADMISSION of DE AF and DUMB CHILDREN, of all denominations, as Day Pupils, for instruction in audible speech and lip-reading. The system adopted rigidly excludes the use of the manual alphabet and all artificial signs. A public lesson is given every Wednesday, at 3 p.m., when the successful results of the system can be wit nessed. Applications for terms, the course of instruction, and all other particulars, to be made to W. VAN PRAAGH, Esq., Director of the Jews' Deaf and Dumb Home, 44, Burton-crescent, W.C. THE LIVERPOOL AND LONDON and GLOBE INSURANCE COMPANY. Offices-1, Dale-street, Liverpool; 7, Cornhill ; and Charing-cross, London. The Invested Funds now amount to £3,401,055, the Fire Revenue to £835,816, and that of the Life to £259,039. The moderate rates of premium, with a guaranteed fixe d Bonne or the Life Policies of this Company, and their value as SPECIAL SECURITIES to third parties, render, them particularly advantageous. Whole-world leave is granted on reasonable terms, and claims are paid thirty days after admission. JOHN ATKINS, Resident Secretary. riCH R E OYAL INFIRMARY for DISEASES Hof CHILDREN and WOMEN, Watorloo-bridge- road. Upwards of 100 poor sick children are relieved daily at this Hospital. The Committee most earnestly solicit Contributions, to enable thir.-n to continue the benefits of medical aid to those numerous p Jor suffering children, who are rendered so helpless by sickness and poverty. Bankers, Messrs. Fuller, Banbury, and Co., 77, Lombard street; and by Messrs. Coutts and Co., Strand. CHARLES J. F. RENTON, Secretary. Waterloo-bridge-road, S E. NATIONAL ORPHAN HOME, Ham-common, Richmond, Surrey. Founded 180. Enlarged 1861. tinder the patronage of H.R.11. the Duke of CAMBRIDGR, K.G., whereby a home has been afforded for 280 Destitute Orphan Qirls of all ages, classes. and denominations, from all parts of the kingdom. The obje It of the Charity is to give orphan girls a plain Eng ish education, and practical instruction in the kitchen, house, and laundry, to lit thorn for domestic service; and, if not other wise provided for when they attain 15 years of age, to obtain suitable situations for them. The Committee eftruss . dy appeal for support. The Charity is entirely sustained by donations and subscriptions. ICINGSCATE, Treasurer W H. WARWICK Secretary. oMice. 121, W ItOYAL FREE HOSPITAL , Gray's -inn-road. Open to all without letters of recommendation. FUNDS are urgently needed. JAMES S. BLYT Soc. GREAT -NORTHERN HOSPITAL, Caledonian-road, Islington, N. Supported by Voluntary Contributions. This Hospital has relieved 481,954 pa ti e nts sine© it was establisbeJ at King's-cross in 1856. Patients are admitted free_ Bankers—Messrs. Barnet, Lloyds, and Co. 60, Lombard st, rent, Messrs. Ransom and Bonver i e , 1, Pall-mall.—Hon. zee., Smith. Esa. CEO. REID, Sec. LONDON FEVER HOSPITAL is the only in stitution in tho Metropolis for the treatment and prevention of contagious fevers. CONTRIBUTIONS will be gratefully received by Messrs. Nrusdale and Co., 50 ,Cornhill ; Messrs. Drum mond, Charing-cross ; Messr s . Coutts, Strand ; Messrs. Hoare, Fleet -street ; and by the Secretary, at the Hospital, Liverpool-road, Islington, N. HEALTH RESTORED WITHOUT MEDICINE OR EXPENSE. DU BARRY'S delicious health-rostori ng Invalids' and Infants' Food. THE BEVALENTA. ARABICA saves fifty times its cost in other remedies, and restores perfect digestion strong nerves, sound lungs, healthy liver, refreshing sleep, functional regularity, and energy to the most disordered or enfeebled —removing speedily and effectually indigestion (dyspepsia), cough, asthma, con sumption, habitual constipation, diarrhcea, all gastric de rangements, hmmorrhoids, liver complaints, flatulency, nervousness, biliousness, fevers, sore throats, diphtheria, catarrhs, colds, influenza, noises in the head and ears, rheumatism, gout, impurities, eruptions, hysteria, neu ralgia, irritability, sleeplessness, acidity, palpitation, hiartburo, headache, debility dropsy, cramps, spasms, nausea and sickness even in pregnancy or at sea, sinking fits, bronchitis, scrofula, tightness of the cheat, pains at the pit of the stomach and between the shoulders. It is the most digestible and nourishing of all foods, and suitable for invalids and infants in all complaints. IMPORTANT CAUTION:B.:Mare of the many unsavoury anti more than slopy imitations to which, without autho rity, Baron Liebig's name is most audaciously attached. Henceforth none will doubt the valuable properties of Du Barry's health -restoring Rovalenta Arabica Invalids' and Infants' Food, since to the thousands of blessings it ties already received from invalids whose position tied been deemed hopeless, we may now add that of his Holi aess the Pope, whose health has been per fectl y restored by it after thirty years of unsuccessful medical treatment. ge quote from the Gazette du Midi, July 25th (Cure No. (8,413) Rome, July 21st, 1866.—The health of the Holy Father is excellent, especially sinc e, abandonin g all other remedies, he has confined himself entire l y to Du Barry's Revalents Arabica Food of which he consumes a plateful at every meal. Tt has produced a surprisingly bsneficial effect on his health, and his Holiness cannot praise this excellent food too highly." Cure No. 58,216 of the Marchioness de Brehan of seven years' liver complaint, wasting away, debility, nervous ness, irritability with a nervous palpitation all over, bad digestion, constant sleeplessness, and the most intolerable nervous agitation. Cure N 0.71, of dyspepsia, from the Right Hon. the L ord 1 3' Hart de Denies, Lord-Lieutenant of the County of Water ford :—" I have derived muc h benefit from your excellent food--STUART DB DBOIBS, Dromana, Cappoquin, County Waterford." Cure No. 49,832. —Of fifty years' indesc r ibable agony from dyspepsia, ner vousness, asthma, cough, constip ation l atulency, spasms, sickness, and vomiting. Maria Jolly of Lynn, Norfolk. Cure No. 47,121. —Miss Elizabeth Jacobs, of extreme nervousness, indigestion, gatherings, low spirits, and ner vous fancies. Cure No. 56,814.—Mr. Samuel 'Axton, Leicester, of two Years' diarrhcea. The Food is sold in Canisters, at ls. lid. ; 11b., 2s. 9d., 21b. 2 45. 6d. ; 121 b., 225. ; 241 b., 40s. The 121 b. and 241 b. canisters, carriage free on receipt of P. 0 . Orde r. Also Dn i arres tevalenta Arabica Chocolate Powder is p acked in tin cacisters ; For 12 cups at 2s, for 24 cups at 3s. 6d., for 48 oipi at 65., for 288 cups at 305., for 576 cups at 555. Being rut pie penny per cup. The 3 0s. and 55 5. t ins are sent u vi carriage in England on receipt of Post Office Order. ' 13 ,. X OTT BARRY and Co., 77, Regent - street , London, yt Fortnu m and Mason's ; also at 4, Cheapside, 61, _ap RR and 110, Oxford-strt ; and 121, Am North-road, London ; and all Grocers and Chemists. THE METROPOLITAN CONVALESCENT INSTITUTION. President—His Grace the Duke of WELLINGTON. Treasurers—The Right Hon. Russell Gurney, M.P., and Col. W. F. Grant. DONATIONS and SIJBSCRIPTIONS are earnestly solicited, to enable the Board to meet the greatly increased expenditure of this old Charity. 240 adults are received at Walton.; 80 children at Mitcham and Hendon. Bankers—iiondon Joint -Stock Bank, Pall-mall . CHARLES HOLMES, Secretary moo, 32, Sackville-street. Piccadilly. THE ASSOCIATION for the WELFARE o f the BLIND, 210, Oxford = street,and 127, E usto n-road . Patroness—Ha Most Gracious Majesty the QUEEN This Institution affords employment in various ways to 172 blind men and women. Pensions to various amounts are granted t o th e bli n d who cannot earn their own living. 500 blind men and women aro applying for help, w hi c h Cannot be given for WANT of FUNDS : Contributions will be thankfull ße y vreivedE by lD the Becro- tun . Cce . B. R, M.A. I3ORPHAN ASYLUM, 1-. Mackenzie-park, Slough (formerly at Clapham-rise). Instituted 1827. Patron—Her Most Gracious Majesty the QUEEN. For the gratuitous board, clothing, an 4 education of destitute orphans from all parts of th British dominions, and of all denominations, whose parents were once in Prosperous circumstances. Ono hundred and seventy-five orphans now in the In stitution , ample room for about 30 more. Increased support indispensable, as this Charity is not endowed, and is in the greatest need of further pecuniary assistance. Subscribers and the public are invited to insp ect the Institution, and judge as to the nature of the Charity and Its eculiar claims. The last Report can be obtained on application to the Beoretary. THOS. TILSON, Chairman. CHAS. LEE, M.A. } Hon. Secs. AUBREY C. PRICE, M.A., ALFRED MACKENZIE, Secretary. Offices, 73, Cheapsid', London, E.O. 12 3e akkers—Mossrs. Williams, Deacon, and Co., Birchin 'l4 and Zaire. Haywood Brothers, Manchester. Just published, price is 6d., by post ls. Bd., the Second Edition, with Addenda, containing additional Facts and Cases, in Illus tration of the nefarious proceedings of the Advertising Quacks, REVELATIONS OF QUACKS AND QUACKERY. By DETECTOR Reprinted from the "Medical Circular." London: IL Balliere, 219, Regent-street. Tho numerous reviews of this startling work by the Satur da Review, Punch, Weekly Dispatch, Public Opinion, and other journals, recommending its universal perusal, are reprinted with this edition. RIMMEL'S NEW PERFUMED VALEN TINES.-A Dream of Fair Women; Girl of the Period; Floral; Shakesperian ; Mediaeval; Musical; Watteau; Cupid's Magnet; Valentine Fans, and many others, all sweetly Per fumed and exquisitely Mounted, varying iu price from 6d. to £lO 10s. A detailed List on application. Sold by all the Trade. EUdENE RIMMED, Perfumer, 96, Strand; 128, Regent street, and 21, Cornhill. mA RRIAGE LAW REFORM ASSOCIA TION.—Instituted for the exclusive object of promoting the passing of an act to render lawful marriage with a deceased wife's sister. Persons desirous of co-operating with the Committee are requested to communicate with the Secretary, at No. 21, Parliament-street, where the publications of the Association may be procured, and all necessary information will he afforded. JOSEPH STANSBURY, Hon. Sec. No. 21, Parliament-street, S.W , London. D lt. KING'S DANDELION and QUININE LIVER PILLS (Without Mercury) The very best remedy for BILE, WIND, INDIGESTION, ACIDITY, HEADACHE, HEARTBURN, And Acknowledged by many eminent surgeons to be the safest and mildest pills for every constitution. In boxes at Is.lll, 2s. 9d., and 4s. 6d., at all chemists. J AM BERT'S ASTHMATIC BALSAM.—AN EFFECTUAL REMEDY, without confining the bowels or affecting the head, truly efficacious and pleasant, is admitted to be the best medicine for immediately re lieving coughs, colds, confirmed cases of asthma, and inci pient consumption. It frequently cures persons whom the faculty pronounce incurable, and admirably allays the ticking which provokes frequent coughing. In approach ing consumption its effects are truly beneficial. Persons deprived of sleep, or even lying down for fear of suffoca tion, may depend on relief in a few minutes affix taking it. Prepared only and sold by W. LAMBERT, Chemist, 8, King William-street, Charing-cross, Loudon, and by all druggists, in bottles, 13F1., and three quantities in one, 2s. 9d. each. Be particular, and ask for Lambert's Asth matic Balsam. The name and address are engraved on the j stamp. IMPERIAL AUSTRIAN GUARANTEED ST ATE LO AN S. No LOTTERIES. Bona-fide chances to win for £1 the large premiums of £30,000, £25,000, £20,000, &c., &c. Public drawings on the First of every Month, under the superintendence of the Austrian Government, and official public functionaries. OFFICIAL LISTS SENT GRATIS TO SUBSCRIBERS. Apply for £1 chances, issued upon forms supplied by the Austrian Government and bearing the Imperial half a florin stamp, and for prospectuses to VOELCKER & CO., Bankers, VIENNA. RUPTURES.—BY ROYAL LETTERS PATENT. WHITE'S MOO-MAIN LEVER TRUSS (Perfected and Exhibited in the Great Exhibitions of 1851 arid 1862) is allowea by upwards of Five Hundred Medical men to be the most effective invention in the curative treatment of HERNIA. The use of a steel spring, sn often hurtful in its effects, is here avoided—a soft bandage being worn round the body, while the requi site resisting power is supplied by the Hoc-Main Pad and Patent Lever, fitting with so much ease and closeness that it cannot be detected, and may be worn during sleep. A descriptive circular may be had, and the truss, which can cot fail to fit, forwardei by post, on the circumference of the body, two inches below the hips, being sent to the manufacturer, Mr. JOHN WHITE, 228, Piccadilly, London. A Single Trues, 165., 215., 261.6 d., and 31s. lid. Postage, Is. A Double Truss, 31s. 6d., 425., and 525. 6d. Postage, Is. Bd. An Umbilical Truss, 425. and 525. 6d. Postage, Is. Post-office Orders to be made payable to John White, Post-office, Piccadi'ly. NEW PATENT TLASTIC STOCKING S, KNEE-CAPS, itc., for Varicose Veins and all eases of Weakness and Swelling of the Legs, Sprains, &c. They are porous, light in texture, and inexpensive, and are drawn on like an ordinary stocking. Price 4s. 6d., ie. 6d. 10s., and 16s. each. Postage, 6d. JOHN WHITE, Manufacturer, 228, Piccadilly.! CIVIL SERVICE OF INDIA. Pe rsons desirous of being admitted to the OPEN COMPETITION, commencing on sth April, 1870, should apply at once for the necessary forms; which must be returned, with evidence of age, health. and character, not later than February Ist.—CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION, Cannon-row, Westminster. T .ONDON HOSPITAL, Whitechapel-road, E. 1J The great East-end receptacle for Accidents and Urgent Cases. 4,932 In-patients last year, of whom 4,059 were free cases. CONTRIBUTIONS earnestly requested. WM. J. NIXON, House Governor and Secretary. THE LONDON SURGICAL HOME for DISEASES and ACCIDENTS of WOMEN, for the Reception of Gentlewomen and Females of Respect ability upon a weekly payment. Under the management of Mr. Baker Brown. The private medical attendants of the patients are invited to visit them, and to meet in consultation before treatment. Full particulars can be obtained on application to the Lady-Superintendent, 18, Stanley-terrace, Notting-hill, W. ; or to Mr. Baker Brown, 136, Harley-street, W. I'VURSING.—ST. JOHN'S HOUSE and 1110 SISTERHOOD for TRAINING NURSES for HOSPITALS, Families, and the Poor: established 1848. President—The Lord Bishop of LONDON. The nursing at King's College and the Charing-cross H os pitals, and the Galignani English Hos p ital at' Paris, is at present superintended by the Sisters of John's House: Ladies or others wishing to qualify themselves as embers of te Hous or Sisterhood, or as upils to be trained to nur h e se, are quested to communicate with the Lady Superior. Donations and Subscriptions to the General Fund, the Sisters' Fund, or the Nurses' Pension Fund, may be paid to Messrs. Coutts ' • or to the Lady Superior, at St. Jo hn ' s House Norfolk-street, Strand, W.O. ItOYAL HOSPITAL for INCURABLES, _ West-hill,_ Putney-heath. Established' 31st July, 1854. This Institution exists for the comfort and relief of per sons (being above the pauper class) afflicted with incur able bodily disease. Relief is afforded—lst. By supplying a home, with medical attendance, nursing, and all requisites for the in valid. 2d. By granting an annuity of £2O to !patients at thei own homes. • A Lew wing to the Hospital has just been completed at a cost of upwards of £lO,OOO, and FUNDS are urgently NEEDED to liquidate the expenses incurred. There are 120 inmates and 287 pensioners, all entirely dependent upon voluntary subscriptions. Nearly 300 approved applicants are awaiting election For the maintenance of present operations, for the ex• tension of the benefits of the Charity, donations, and espe cially annual subscriptions, are earnestly solicited. Life subscriptions, £5 ss. and upwards; annual subscriptions, half a guinea and upwards, with votes in proportion. Information will be supplied, with the greatest pleasure upon application to the Secretary, by whom contributions will be thankfully received. FREDERIC ANDREW Secretary No. 10 Ponitry London. E.O SoDtember 1868. HOME for the HELPLESS.—ST. JAMES'S DIOCESAN HOME for FEMALE PENITENTS (Hammersmith), under the immediate direction of the Bishop of London. The work carried on by aSlsterhood, "m faithful accordande with the principles of the Re formed Church of England." FUNDS greatly needed, i t:. Rem. hv v vvec:. , h :F usli, n r . vo. .. Wr. Brooke - rdi onrneag A ßoditkaimnken r ßloomfield e tae:nrt LE 6 q . g COUNCIL. Hon. and Rev. F. h n e y ß n Bishop of LONDON, Major-Gen. Rt. lion. Porcy Herbert, M.P. Rey. J. E. Tempe Rev. W. F. Erskine Knollys Rev. S. W. Lloyd Rev. A. Martineau Rev.R y. D W a . n p i ei Macla Moore g a la Chaplain Rev . . J. Moorhens*, Rev. E. Ti. Cutts, Chap &Mr. E. Capel Cure J. D. Morton, Esq. Rev. J. E. Cox Rev. Cam,r, Nepean Odavius Coopo, Esq. Rev. E. Parry Arthur Currie, Esq. John Pearson, Esq., Q.C. Rev. J. Connell Rev. G. F. rrescott Rev. C. W. Furse Rev. F. Pigou C. J. Freake. Esq. R. T. Pigott, Esq. J. S. Gilliat, Esq. Ti. Ti. Pym, Esq. Rev. Dr. F limey Hugh H. Seymour, Esq H (} Heald, Esq. R. Wade, Es q . •R. Hook, Esq., Treasurer Loftus Wigram, Esq. Subscriptions will be received by any of the above •, by Messrs. Harries, F ar q ubar, and Co ; and by the lon. Secret: *y, Rev. S. W. Lloyd, 14, Seymour-street, Port man-square, to whom commurications may bo addressed. nADAME - TUSSAUD'S EXHIBITION. Bake;--street.--A PORTRAIT MODEL of TROPMANN is now added.--,On View, amongst innumerable other relics, the original Lunette and 'Knife of the actual Guillotine used for the decapitation of Louis XVI., Marie Antoinette, and upwards of <2,000 persons of the best and worst blood in France. Also an exact copy of the guillotine as in use. Admission, is.; extra rooms, 6d. Open from 11 a.m. till 5, and from 7 till 10 p.m. A_RGYLL ROOMS, GREAT WINDMILL-STREET, Piccadilly. The extraordinary success which has attended the production :if the Shadow Dance, with the brilliant and varied effects of the electric light on the groups of dancers that nightly partici pate in it, combined with the admirable Operatic and Dance Music Selections presented in the often-changed programmes, have had the gratifying effect of making the rr_sent one the most extensively patronized season since its first opening. The celebrated Orchestra, under the direction of its highly efficient chef, Signor Luigi Curti, performs the choicest and latest com positions of all distinguished composers—the solos in which- are assigned to the eminent euphonionist, Signor L. Mosca ; Messrs. W. Graves, L. Silberberg, and other able artistes. Manager, Mr Thomas Pitts. Professor trainman M.O. Admission, ls.; Reserved Seats, 2s. B. R. BRINELL, Proprietor SCIENTIFIC AND ORNAMENTAL PRESENTS. ORNAMENTS for the Drawing-room, Library, and Dining-room, consisting of a new and elegant as sortment of VASES, Figures, Groups, Candlesticks, Obe lisks, Inkstands, beautiful inlaid Tables, Paper Weights, &c., in Italian, Alabaster, Parian, Marble, Bronze, Derby shire Spar, &c. Imported and manufactured by JAMES TENNANT, Mineralogist to her Majesty, 149, Strand, W.C., London. Mr. Tennant arranges elementary collections of ROCKS, MINERALS, and FOSSILS to illustrate the now edition of Lyell's Elements of Geology ; they will greatly facili tate the interesting study of MINERALOGY and GEOLOGY, and can be had at 2,5, 10, 20, 50, to 500 guineas each. PRACTICAL INSTRUCTION in GEOLOGY and MINERALOGY is given by Mr. TENNANT, F.G.S., at 149, Strand. — " LEA ESI a `E n R I SHIRE," PERRINR A. 11 C TI E IE . • pronounced by Connoisseurs "THE ONLY GOOD SAUCE." Improves the appetite, and aids digestion. UNRIVALLF.T) FOR PIQUANCY AND FLAVOUR. ASK ror " LEA and PERRIisTS'" SAUCE. BEWARE OF IMITATIONS, and see the names of LEA &PEB,RINS on all bottles and labels Agents—Crosse and Blackwell, London, and sold by al Dealers in Sauces throughout the World ANGLO - AMERICAN TIMES, AN INTERNATION A.l, NEWSPAPER, Devoted to American Intelligence, ENLARGED to 24 PAGES. epons of Conzress, Persoaal, Financial, Mining, Railroad, Arc. Memobers of Parliament, Commercial Men, and those having* an interest in the Uni ted States, will find this newspaper of use. Published every SATURDAY MORNING, price 4d. 15. Oatherine-street. Strand. DINNEFORD'S FLUID MAGNESIA. — The medical profession for Thirty Years have ap proved of this pure solution of Magnesia as the best remedy for Acidity of the Stomach, Heartburn, Tleadache, Gout, and Indigestion; and as the best mild aperient for delicate constitutions, especially adapted for Ladies, Chil dren, and infants. DINNEFORD and CO., Chemists, t 72 New Bond-street, London ; and of all other chemists throughout the world. BRITANNIA FIRE ASSOCIATION. Head Offices, 429, Strand, London. Tho distinguishing features of this Association are Equitable Rates Undoubted Security. Prompt settlement of claims. JOHN MESSENT, Manager. B RITISH HOSPITAL for SKIN DISEASES 56, Great Marlborough-street, W. Bankers, Messrs. Ransom. SUPPORT is earnestly solicited. ALEXANDER RIVLSGTON, Lion. Sec. THE ROYAL HOSPITAL for DISEASES of L the °HASP, City-road.—The wards for in-patients are constantly full, those for out-patients crowded daily. FUNDS greatly needed. CHARLES L. KEMP, Secretary. THE MESMERIC INFIRMARY, 36, Wey mouth-street, W. (where many cases deemed incur able are cured). much needs support. Inspection is in vited from 10 till 12.30. The Council have placed the Institution under the control of THOS. CHANDLER, Esq., M.R.C.S., who has above 30 years' experience in Mesmerism and nervous diseases. Consultation S—gr atuitous, till 10.30; private, till 12.30. THE HOSPITAL for WOMEN, Soho-square. —Bankers : Mesers. Barclay, Bevan, and Co. ; Messrs. Ransom, Bouverie, and Co.—The Committee APPEAL very earnestly for CONTRIBUTIONS. The Hospital is now open on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fri days to out-patients who are treated without letters of recommendation. HENRY B. INGRAM, Secretary. 'TOMBLESS BOYS OF LONDON.-FUNDS are earnestly solicited for the purchase of food and clothing for the 126 boys on board the Chichester Training Ship. MO boys in the Refuge, 9, Great Queen-street. 94 girls in the Refuges. 19, Broad-street, and Ealing; : , . 870 children. Xl5 will keep a boy or girl for one year. Contributions received by the London ar.d Westminster 13ank 214, High Holborn, and 41. Lothbury,by WILLIAM 'WILLIAMS, Secretary. No. 8, Great Queen-street, Lincoln's-inn-fields. EAST LONDON HOSPITAL for CHILDREN The Committee earnestly desire to raise funds which shall enable them to establish the Hospital in more suit able buildings. The premises now occupied are crowded and inconvenient, causing additional expense from that circumstance. It is impossible even to purchase on whole sale terms many articles of daily consumption from want of room for stowage, every inch of available space being occupied. There is a daily demand for more beds, and the staff of nurses would be able to attend upon more children, but no more can be admitted In the present building. £B,OOO at least islrequired to can y out this much-wished for and urgent scheme Contributions will be thankfully recdred by the Trea surer, B.S. Norris, Bsq., Shadwell ; or by SHERRARD B. BURNABY, Hon - Sec., Rectory Warping E'i ROYAL SCHOOL for DAUGHTERS of OFFICERS of the ARMY, Lansdown, Bath. Instituted, A.D., 1864. Under the Patronage of her Majesty the QUEEN. President—H.R.H. the Duke of CAMBRIDGE, K.G., Chairman —Major-General Sir A. J. LAWRENCE, K.C.B. This school has been founded upwards of four years, and it is intended for the education of the daughters of officers of the army, Indian and Marines. There are already 70 pupils in the school, but more could be admitted if the committee had further funds; they, therefore APPEAL to the public to aid them in carrying out to its full extent the benefits of the only institution specially provided for the daughters of officers of the Army. Each donation of £5 ss. entitles to one life vote at all elections. Each annual subscription of £5 5s entitles to one vote at all elections during the current year. The amount may be forwarded by an larder on a bank, agent, or post-office Charing-cross), payable to. GEO. W. FORSTER, Under Secretary Office 22 Cockspur-street London BRITISH HOME for INCURABLES, Clap ham-rise. Instituted in 1361. Patroness—H.R.H. the Princess of WALES. This Institution provides a home for life, with good nursing and skilled medical attendance, for porscns over 20 years of ago and above the pauper ass, who are hope lessly afflicted with incurable disease. Pensions of £2O per annum are also granted The Home was opened in September 1863; 71 in patients and 106 annuitants have been elected. Elections in May and November. Forms of application may be ob tained from the Secretary. ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTIONS and DONATIONS are earnestly solicited. Baukere—Mossrs. Barclay, L3van, and Co., 51, Lombard - street, E.O. ; Messrs Drummond, Oba WE ring A TER-cross, , S.W, EDWD. Sec. Offices, 73, Cheapsido, E.C. fIFEBOAT SERVICES.—During the Storms of the past twelve months the National Life boat Institution contributed to the saving of 1,233 lives from various shipwrecks and 29 vessels from destruction, The Institution also expended £24,746 in the same period on its Lifeboat Establishments, in addition to granting £2,741 for rewards. The Institution has now 218 Lifeboat Stations under its management. Contributions will be thankfully received by the London and country bankers, and by the Secretary, Richard Lewis, Esq., at the Institution, 11, John-street Adelphi, London. COMPENSATION IN C &SE OF INJURY, AND A FIXED SUM IN CASE OF DEATH Caused by ACCIDENT OF ANY RIND, may be secured by Policy of the. RAILWAY PASSENGERS ASSURANCE COMPANY. An Annual Payment of £3 to ss. insures £l,OOO at Death, and an Allowance at the rate of £6 per week for Injury. RAILWAY ACCIDENTS ALONE may be provided against by Insurance Tickets for Single or Double Jounaies. For particulars apply to the Clerks at the Railway Stations, to the Local Agents, or at the Offices, 54,ComNaua , and 10, REGENT STREET, LONDON. WILLIAM J. VIAN Secretary. ORT H LONDON or UNIVERSITY A.l COLLEGE llOSPlTAL.—Accidents and Sickness. —CONTRIBUTIONS earnesly solicited to meet the annual expenses, which exceed the income by £4,000. The committee also plead for help for the sick children, the little victims of starvation, neglect, and disease, who enjoy in the new wards, devoted to them, the privileges of nourishing food and careful nursing. Donations thank fully received by Edward Enfield, Esq., Treasurer, 19, Chester-terrace, Regent's-park; and at the office of the charity. HENRY J. KELLY, R.N., Secretary. VRIENDLESS AND FALLEN.-LONDON FEMALE PREVENTIVE and REFORMATORY IN STITUTION. President —Rev. CANON DILL CONTRIBUTIONS for the support of the Homes in MSS are ear• neatly solicited, which may he sent to bankers, Messrs. Blon greet, Salt, and Co., TS, Lombard street, EC.; Francis Nicholls Esq. (of the Committee), 14, Old Jewry Chambers, E.O. E. 'W. THOMAS Sec., 200, Euston-road, N.W. LiOliM of BEQUEST.—NATIONAL HOS- A for the PARALYSED and EPILEPTIC, Queen-square, Bloomsbury :—I give and bequeath to the Treasurer for the time being of the National Hospital for the Paralysed and Epileptic, established in London in 1859, the sum of —, free of legacy duty, to be paid out of such part of my estate as may by law be bequeathed for charitable purposes, and to be applied to the general use of the said Hospital. The Institution comprises an Hospital for In and Out Patients, a Samaritan Soc'ety to reliave the more desti tute out-patients and their families, a convalescent home, and a pension fund for the incurable. E. H. CHANDLER, Hon. Sec. HosprrAL for DISEASES of the THROAT, Golden-square, W. President—ilia Grace the Duke of GRAFTON. The Committee of Management earnestly A PPEA.L for FUNDS to help them to meet the heavy current expenses. Upwards of 18,000 poor persons have been relieved in the last six years. GEORGE WOOD, Secretary. GREAT NORTHERN HOSPITAL, Cale donian-road, N.—Several beds in the new buildings cannot be occupied for WANT of FUNDS. F. SMITH, Esq., Hon. Secretary. GEORGE REID, Secretary. QAMARIT A N FREE HOSPITAL for WOMEN !►) and CHILDREN, Lower Seymour-street, Portman square. The only free Hospital for diseases of women 2,746 patients were treated last month without letters of recommendation. Subscriptions and donations are much needed .and will be received by Messrs. Hatchard, Picca dilly ; Sir Samuel Scott, Bart.; Messrs. Barclay, Coutts, Glyn, Ransom; and by the Secretary. AMARITAN FREE HOSPITAL for WOMEN ki and CHILDREN, Lower Seymour-street, Portman square. The only Free Hospital for Diseases of Women ; 2,5.3 patients were treated last month without letters of recommendation. SUBSCRIPTIONS and DONATIONS are much needed, and will be received by Messrs. Hatchard, Piccadilly; Sir Samuel Scott, Bart.; Messrs. Barclay, Coutts, Glyn, Ransom ; and by the Secretary. OOR SICK and HELPLESS CHILDREN. —The ROYAL INFIRMARY for CHILDREN and WOMEN, Waterloo-bridge-road. Instituted 1810. Increased PECUNIARY ASSISTANCE is most urgently needed, and soli,dted, for continuing relief to the poor little suffering inmates at this Hospital. Office, Waterloo-bridge-road, S.E. Bankers—Messrs. Fuller, Banbury, and Co., 77, Lom bard-street; and Messrs. Coutts and Co. 59, Strand. CHARLES J. F. 'RENTON, Secretary. ROYAL FREE HOSPITAL, Gray's-inn-road, in the immediate vicinity of the Great Northern Railway Terminus, King's Cross. Patron—Her Moat Gracious MAJBSTT the Quasi. Vice-Patron — His Royal Highness the Prince of WALES, K.G. President—His Grace the Duko of BUCCLEUCH, K.G. This Hospital, founded in the year 1828, the first to establish the principle of free admission to the sick poor, without the delay and difficulty of wholly dependent for support on voluntary contributions and legacies. It affords relief to a large number of in-patients, and, in addition to this, the average number of attendance of the destitute sick bas for a considerable period averaged be tween 3,000 and 4,000 weekly. The Committee earnestly solicit the assistance of the benevolent, as the premises of this hospital are capable of containing several hundred more beds had the Committee the requisite funds to maintain them. Contlib:tions are received by their bankers, Messrs. Brown, Hansom, and Co., Abehnrch-lane ; also by Messrs. Coutts and Co.; Drummond and Co. ; Glyn and Co. ; Harries and Co.; Ransom and Co. ; Prescott, Grote and Co.; Smith, Payiie, and Co.; Barclay and Co. ; Deacon, and Go.; Nisbet and oo.4Bernors-street ;:sudat the Hospital . from 10 till 51 are as follows : THE RESCUE SOCIETY'S 11011 ES For Fallen romen. 28, Church-row, Hamp- 150, New Kent-road. 4,8, Church-street, Stoke stead. 13, Camden-street, Camden- Newington. town. M a ize-hill Cottage , Green -205, Great Portland - street. wich. For Young Girls in Danger. 27, Church-row Hampstead. the Committee 9, Henstridge-villas, St. John s-wood. de Temporary Home-85, Queen -stre e t, In addition to 311 f Y e m a '66 b — o L ve dt - 'g n je ame lißnine d sc'kehh-omes, eee - t,t,c l )he l. oavpesri. have under their charge three homes for servants of good character, in which are admitted about 1,000 friendless servants annually. The home at Great Portland -street is for young fallen girls from 10 to 16. The committee ate deeply anxious to open another house for this pitiable class. The Society admitted to its homes last year 687 young women and girls. It was oompolled to refuse 524 appli cants, whose histories are recorded in the applicant's book. The Society's Report (of which a contributor writes, "I never read a report of any charitable institution which so entirely commended itself to my mind and awoke my sympathy") may be had on application. The Society is under the presidency of the Earl of Shaftesbury. Its bankers are Messrs. Barclay and Co. The Committee very earnestly commend its work to the benevolent. DANL. COOPER, Seal RE. annen-street Cheansids. BRITISH HOME FUR INCURABLES, Clapham-rise. Instituted 1861 PATRONESS. its operations to a ll parts of Her Royal Highn ess the Princess of WALES. d or in t g hose afflicted with incurable TREASURERS. George Meore , Es q . ; Mr. Alderman Gi b bons . diseasesa home for lif e, with ever y comf ort and m e d ical attendance. Patie nts are admitted, and annuities of £lO the This o btained by election. No person under 20 y ears o f a ge , nor of the paup er kingdom,ln sti ti o providesn , cte n f class, is eligible. Full particulars and the necessary forms may be pro cured from the Secretary. Donations and annual sub scriptions are earnestly solicited. BANRERS. Messrs B arc lay, Bevan, and Co., Lombard-street, E C.; and Messrs. Drummond, Charing-cross, S.W. EDWD. WEAVER Secretary. Offices, 73, Cheapside. SEAMEN'S IIOSPITAL (the Dreadnought), off Greenwich, for Sick and Diseased Seamen of All Nations, who aro received without any recomendation. Tho Committee require upwards of £4,500 annually from voluntary bounty to moot the expenditure of this Hospital. SUBSCRIPTIONS will bo most thankfully received by Messrs. Williams, Deacon, and Co., bankers, Birchin lane ; and at the Society's offices, 86, King William-street, E.C., by S. KEMBALL COOK, Secretary. a Governor, 21s. annually ; Life Governor, Qualification £lO f 1 Oosr. CANCER lIOSPIIAL (Free) : founded 18.51. —Brompton, S.W., and 167, Piccadilly.—Over 8,000 cases treated since foundation. Remedies and diet very e xpensive. Over 40 in hospital, and many cases unable to be admitted for want of FUNDS ; at present over 300 out-patients. T reasurer —Geo. T. Ilertslet, Esq., Lord Chamberlain's Office, St. James's Palace. Bankers—Messrs. Coutts and Co., Strand. By order, H. J. JIIPP. LONDON COMPANY. . Established 1836. Subscribed Capital--.£2,500,00 0 , in 50,000 Shares of £5O each. Paid-up Capital—Xl,ooo,ooo. Reserve Fund—Xsoo,ooo. DIRECTORS. Nathaniel Alexander, Esq. Frederick Harrison, Esq. T homasT yringhamßernard, Lord Alfred Hervey. Esq. Wm. Champion J ones, Esq. Philip Patton Blyth, Esq. Edward Harbord Lushing- John Win. Burmester, Esq. ton, Esq. Thomas Stock Cowie, Esq. James Morley, Esq. Frederick Francis, Esq. William Nicol, Esq. GENERAL MANAGER. William M'lCewan, Esq. CHIEF INSPECTOR. W. J. Norfolk, Esq. INSPECTORS OF BRANCHES. H. J. Lemon, Esq., and C. Sherring, Esq. CHIEF ACCOUNTANT. James Gray, Esq. SECRETARY. F. Clappison, Esq. Heal Office-21, Lombard-street. MANAGER. Whitbread Tomson, Esq. ASSISTANT MANAGER. William Howard, Esq. --- At the Annual General Meeting of the Proprietors, held on Thursday, the 3d Febtuary, 1870, at the '3ity Terminus Hotel, Cannon-street Station, the followhig Report for the year ending the 31st December, 1859, was read by the Secretary. WILLIAM CHAMPION JONES, Esq., in the Chair. 1n presenting the Proprietors the Balance-sheet of the Bank for the half-year ending the 31st December last, the Directors have the pleasure to report that, after paying interest to customers, and all charges, allowing for rebate. and making provision for bad and doubtful debts, the net profits amount to £87.669 19s. 10d. This sum, added to .£6,225 17s 7d. bromrht forwmd front the last ac ount, produces a total of £93,895 17s. bd. The usual Dividend of 6 per cent. for the half-year is recommended, together with a Bonus of 24 per cent., both free of income tax. which will absorb £83,000, and leave £8,895 17s. sd. to be carried forward to profit and loss new account. The present added to the Juno dividend will thus be 17 per cent. for the year 1869. The Directors have to announce the retirement of John Fleming, Esq., from the Board, and the election of Ed ward HarbordLusidugton, Esq., in his stead. The Directors retiring by rotation are— ' FREDERICK FRANCIS, Esq , THOMAS STOCK COWIE, Esq., and FREDERICK HARRISON, Esq., who, being eligible, offer themselves for re-election. The Dividend and Boeus (together £1 148. per share), free of income tax, will be payable at the Head Office, or at any of the Branches, on and after Monday, the 14th inst. BALANCE-SHEET OF THE LONDON AND COUNTY BANKING COMPANY, 31st DECEMBEit, 1869. DR. To capital paid up .£1,000,000 0 0 To reserve fund 500,000 0 0 To amount due by the Bank for customers' balances, &c. £13,305,679 14 10 To liabilities on ac ceptances, covered by securities ----- 15,374,536 12 9 To profit and loss ba lance brought from last account To gross profit for the half-year, after mak ing provison for bad and doubtful debts, viz. 6,225 17 7 256,704 3 7 £17,131,240 16 4 3,841,!62 10 4 CR. By cash on hand athead office and branches, and with Bank of England £1,995,538 14 3 By cash placed at call and at notice, covered by securities Investments, viz. : By Government and Guaranteed Stocks 1,370,628 0 7 By other Stocks and Securities 61,073 10 4 By discounted bills and advances to custom ers in town and oountry 9,402,2G0 8 8 By liabilities of cus tomers for drafts ac cepted by the bank, as per contra 1,433,701 10 11 11,471,117 6 7 By freehold premises in Lombard-street and Nicholas-lane, freehold and lease hold property at the branches, with fixtures and fittings By interest paid to customers 44,416 3 7 By salaries and all other expenses at head office and branches, including income tax on profits and salaries £17,131,240 16 4 PROFIT AND LOSS ACCOUNT. DR. To interest paid to customers, as above £44,416 3 7 To expenses, as above lOl,lOl 0 7 To rebate on bills not due, carried to new account To dividend of 6 per cent. for the half- 17,291 2 0 ear • • To y bonus of 21 per cent. To balance carried forward 60,000 0 0 25,000 0 0 8,895 17 5 X 256,704 3 7 CR. By balance brought forward from last account By gross profit for the half-year, after making provision for bad and doubt ful debts 250,478 6 0 £256,704 3 7 We, the undersigned, have examined the foregoing Balance-sheet, and have found the same to be correct. (Signed) WILLIAM NORMAN,} Auditors. R. H. SWAINE, . London and County Bank, 27th January, 1870. The foregoing Report having been read by the Secretary, the following Resolutions were proposed and unanimously adopted :- 1. That the Report be received and adopted, and printed for the use of the Shareholders. 2. That a Dividend of 6 per cent., together with a Bonus of 2i per cent., both free of income tax, be declared for the half-year ending tho 31st December, 1869, payable on and after Monday, the 14th instant, and that the balance of .£8,895 17s. sd. be carried forward to profit and loss new account 3. That Frederick Francis, Thomas Stock Cowie, and Frederick Harrison, Esquires, be re-elected Directors of this Company. 4. That William Norman, Richard Hinds Swaine, and William Jardine, Esquires, be elected Auditors for the current year. 5. That the thanks of this Meeting be given to the Board of Directors for the able manner in which they have conducted the affairs of the Company. 6. That the thanks of this Meeting be presented to the Auditors of the Company for their services during the past year. 7. That the thanks of this Meeting be presented to the General Manager, and to all the other Officers of the Bank, for the zeal and ability with which they discharged their respective duties. (Signed) W. CHAMPION JONES, Chairman. The Chairman having quitted the chair, it was resolved, and carried unanimously— e. That the cordial thanks of this meeting be presented to William Champion Jones, Esq., for his able and cour teous conduct in the chair. (Signed) WILLIAM NICOL, Deputy Chairman. Extracted from the Minutes. (Signed) F. CLAPPISON, Secretary. ONDON AND COUNTY BANKING COMPANY. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, That a DIVIDEND on the Capital of the Company, at the rate of 6 per cent. for the half year ending 31st December, 1869, with a BONUS of 21 per cent., will be paid to the Proprietors either at the Head Office, '2l, Lombard-street, or at any of the Company's Branch Banks, on and after MONDAY, the 14th instant. By order of the Board. W. MiKENVAN, General Manager 21, Lombard-street, Feb. 4, 1870. A.D. 1720. ROYAL EXCHANGE ASSURANCE CORPORATION. (Established by Charter of his Majesty George the First), For SEA, FIRE, LITE, and ANNUITIES. Offices—ROYAL EXCHANGE, London. Branch Office-29, Pall Mall, S.W. OOTAVIITS WIGRAM, Esq Governor. JAMES STEWART HIDGEON, Esq Sub-Governor. CHARLES JOILN MANNING, Esq Deputy-Governor. DIRECTORS. Tetlow Hibbert, Esq. Wilmot Holland, Esq. Egerton Hubbard, Esq. Nevile Lubbock, Esq. George Forbes Malcolmson, Lor E d sq. Josceline Wm. Percy. Charles Robinson, Esq. Samuel Leo Schuster, Esq. Eric Carrington Smith, Esq. Joseph Somes, Esq. William Wallace, Esq. Charles Baring Young, Esq. RI Solly, Esq., F.R.S. Robert Barclay, Esq. John Garratt Cattley, Esq. Mark Currie Close, Esq. Edward James Daniell, Esq. William Davidson, Esq Lancelot William Dent, Esq. Alexander Druce, Esq. Fredk. Joseph Edl mann, Esq. Charles Hermann Goschen, Esq. Riversdale Wm. Grenfoll, Esq. Fran cis Alex. Hamilton, Esq. Robert Amadeus Heath, Esq. Medical Referee, Sam FIRE and LIFE ASSURANCES may be effected on advantageous terms. FIRE DUTY. This Tax having been abolished, the PREMIUM is NOW the only charge for Fire Insurances. F.P fIIING STOCK.— No Extra Charge is made for the use of Steam Thrashing Machine:;. The Reverionary Bonus on British LIFE POLICIES has averaged nearly 2 per cent. per annum on the sum an, , ured. Equivalent reductions have been made in the Premiums payable by persons who preferred that form of Bonus. The Divisions of Profit take place every Five Years. Any sum not exceeding £15,000 may be insured on one Life. his Corporation affords to the Assured Liberal participation in Profits, with the guarantee of a largo invested Capital Stock, and exemption under Royal Charter from the liabilities of part nership. The advantages of modern practice, with the secu rity of an Office whose resources have been tested by the experience of nearly a CENTUDY AND A HALF. ROYAL EXCHANGE, LONDON. ROBERT P STEELE. Secretary TRANSAT- COMPAGNIE GEN E RALE LANTIQUE. 4, Rue de la Paix, Paris. FRENCH MAIL STEAMERS. NEW YORK. Leave every 14 days, from Havre and Brest, for New,York RATES OF PASSAGE. From HAvnE or BREST to NEW YORK. First Class 7OO fr. Second Class 425 fr. Third Class From Paris to New York, via Havre or Brest, includin railway ticket, 725 fr. ; second class, 440 fr. ; third class 285 fr. WEST INDIES AND MEXICO. Leave St. Nazaire on the 16th of each month for St. Thomas, Havana, Vera Cruz, Now Orleans, Porto Rico Haiti, Santiaco de Cuba Guadeloupe, Martinique. JAPAN, NORTH AND SOUTH PACIFIC, AND CENTRAL AMERICA (via Panama). Leave St. Nazaire ou the Bth of each month for Mar tinique, St. Martha (United States of Columbia), Colon, Aspinwall (Isthmus of Panama), La Guayra, Porto Ca bello, Guadeloupe, Trinidad, Demerara, Paramaribo, Cayenne, &c., Callao, Valparaiso, &c., San Jose, La Union, San Francisco, China, and Japak. Hand books, with full details of all the routes of this company, can be had of STRINGER, PEMBBROKE, and Co., Agents. 8, Austinfriars, London, E.O. TNI)0 - EUROPEAN TELEGRAPH COM PANY (Limited). —New Telegraphic Route OVERLAND TO INDIA, by Special Lines, in connection with the Govern ment of India Cables, through the Persian Gulf. NoTICE.- 1 he Tele raphic Lines of this Company, via the above route, are NOW open for transmission of messages for the public. '1 he Charge for a message of TEN words from LONDON to CALCUTTA, BOMBAY, MADRAS, and all places west of Chit tagong, is £1 17s. Od. Messages for this Une, marked via Indo-European, will be re ceived at any of the Offices of the ELECTRIC and INTERNATIONAL TELEGRAPH COMPANY throughout the Kingdom, and at the Offices of this Company, 16, Telegraph-street, City. B. WEAVER, Secretary KING'S COLLEGE HOSPITAL, Portugal street, Lincoln's-inn.—Tho Committee earnestly APPEAL for FUNDS to defray the heavy current ex penses. Assistance is urgently needed. J. W. WALDRON, Secretary. LIS7 FOR THE USE OF VISITORS TO 2'IIE METROPOLIS. MUSEUMS. Antiquarian—Somerset House. Admission by application to the secretary. Botanic—Royal Botanic Society of London. Regent's park. Admission daily by orders from fellows. Royal Gardens, Kew. Open daily, 1 till 6, free. British—Great Russell-s reet. Open free on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Frida s, 10 to 4 ; summer months 10 till 7. Closed Ist till 7th January, lst till 7th May, and Ist till 7th September; al o on all thanksgiving days. City—Guildhall. A collee on of antiquities, &c. Daily lb till b. Geological—Jermyn street. Open daily (except Fridays) free. India—lndia Office, Charles-street. Asiatic natural his tory, antiquities, &c. Open free on Mondays, Wednes days, and Fridays, and on Thursdays by orders. King's College —Strand. Anatomy and curiosities. Daily 19 till 4. Patents—South Kensington. Open free daily. Royal Institution-21, Albemarle-street. Various objects. Daily, 10 till 5. Royal Military Repository—Woolwich. Models of forti fications, cannon, and warlike appliances. Daily, 10 till 4. Royal Polytechnic Institution-309, Regent-street. Scion • tific, with lectures. Open daily, till 10 p.m. is. Soane's-13, Lincoln's-inn-fields. Antiquities, curiosities, and pictures. Open Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fri days in April, May, and June ; and Wednesdays, from February to August. Admission on application to the Curator: Society of Arts—John-street. : delphi. Inventions, pic tures, curiosities &c. Daily admission by member's order. South Kensington—Cromwell-road. Open on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Saturdays, 10 till 10, free; on other days 10 till 4,5, or 6. 6d. Tower of London—Ancient armour, &c. Open daily, 14 till 4. ls. Models and inventions. PICTURE GALLERIES. Bridgewater Gallery—Cleveland-square. Cards to view may be obtained from Mr. Mitchell, Old Bond-street. British Artists—Suffolk-street. April to July. ls. Masters, June, July, and August. I s. Buckingham Palace Pictures.—May be viewed by an order from the Lord Chamberlain. Cartoons of Raphael—South Kensington Museum Mon day, Tuesday, Saturday, free ; other days, 6d. Crystal Palace—Sydenham. Modern Pictures and Sculp ture. ls. Dulwich Gallery—Dulwich. Chiefly Flemish and Dutch Pictures. Open free daily, except Friday. Flaxman Gallery—University of London, Gower-street. Foundling Hospital—Guildford-street. Open Mondays, 10 till 4. Gallery of Ancient Masters-49, Pall. Is. Greenwich Painted Hall—Greenwich. Mondays and Fri days Free : other days, id. Guildhall—City. May be seen on application to the hall keeper. Hampton Court Palace.—The galleries aro open froo daily except on Friday. Monument—Fish-street fill. Every day. 6d. National Gallery—Trafalgar-square. Open free, Mondays Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays. National Portrait Gallery-29, Gret-. Seorga-street. free, Wednesdays and Saturdays. Trinity House—Trinity-square Tower-hill. Models of li g hthouses, &c. Daily, 10 till 4. Tussaud's Waxwork-58, Baker-street. Open daily til 10 p.m. ls. SUBURBAN PLACES OF RESORT. Cremorno Gardens—Chelsea. is. Crystal Palace ?ark—Sydenham. Open daily, ls. ; Satur days, 2s. 6d. Greenwich Park—Greenwich. Ooon free Hampton Court Gardens.—Open free daily. Highbury Barn and Gardens - Highbury. 6d. and is by refreshment tickets. Kew Gardens —Kew. Open free, daily at or .c o'clock Richmond Park—Richmond. Open free, daily. Roshervillo Gardens—Gravesend. Open daiiy. 6d. Royal Horticultural Gardens—Kensington. Admission by members order. Windsor Great Park—Windsor. Open free. Winds()) Castle may be visited on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Fri days, by tickets obtainable at the r or.; 0 . 2.£ - =7 l - , rl,),in;s Office, in the Castle. A man named Robert Davie has been apprehended at Glasgow, charged with a long series of robberies from letter-boxes in the doors of warehouses, insurance offices, SPANISH AFFAIRS The Agence Havas publishes despatches from .Alaclri 1, dated 7th, which state that the dissensions which had occurred between the Radicals and ''xi he Unionists respecting the reforms proposed .t.y Senor Ruiz Zorilla era appeased. With the view of preserving concord, a commission, composed of Radicals and Unionists, has been appointed to decide upon those measures en which agreement is possible, which will be then discussed by the Chamber, the consideration of the others being postponed. In the private meetings held on this occasion, the Unionist deputies agreed that if a King, a major, a catholic, and of royal lineage, was proposed they would accept him. This declaration was made by all the Unionists, with scarcely a dozen exceptions, so that there is reason to believe that when the question is again brought forward, a King will be almost unanimously elected. The Epoca believes the news of a Carlist movement being imminent, has been greatly exaggerated. The same journal states that reports of the abdication of Queen Isabella have been received from two or three quarters, but it reserves its opinion until it receives authentic information. CONFLICT BETWEEN TURKS AND B4SSIANP. The Eastern Budget announces that a conflict has take place at Rustchuk between three Turkish soldiers and the employes of tho Russian consulate in that town. The soldiers were in pursuit of a Bulgarian, who took refuge in the consulate, and the Turks upon this attempted to break into the house. The Russian Government has demanded satisfaction from the Porte. TUE RUSSIAN BUDGET. N „ The Russian Budget has just been yublished, and shew 3 that an increase of 50,000,000 roubles in taxes has taken place, and the increase from various sources, make an addi tion of 28,000,000 roubles to the revenue. The total revenue is thus raised to 440,000,000 roubles (£60,000,000,) which, however, is still 9,000,000 roubles short of tho estimated expenditure. A PRINTERS' STRIKE. The cempesitors of all the painting ofEces in Vienna have anneurced their inte.ltion of striking work in fifteen days' time. They demand an increase of waves. All the proprietors of the journals have come to au understanding that in case of the strike being carried out, they will publish a journal jointly Eo long as it lasts. STATE LEGISLATURES. Upon the receipt of the information of the President signing the Virginia bill, Governor Walker will issue a proclamation at Richmond, calling the Legislature together. General Canby will give up all con trol of State affairs when the Legislature meets and fills the civil offices that are now filled by military appointments. The Georgian House of Representatives has been orga , nisecl and elected Mr. Whort;_ll (Republican) speaker. The Military Commission have declared three members of tho House ineligible. The seats of sixteen members have been declared vacant because they refused to take the oath required by the law of the United States. TIIE RED ravun DIFFICULTY. The Leader, the Government organ at Toronto, has published intelligence from Ottawa which denies the statement that the Dominion Government wished to govern the territory from Ottawa without consulting the interests cf the resident population. Mr. McDougall's instructions will shew that so far from its being contem plated to impose a ready-made Council upon the people and to ignore their wishes, he was authorised to make himself fully acquainted with the wants of the country and the character of the population, and to report the mines of the most capable men he found to represent the different classes, to be confirmed by the Dominion Govern , ment. It is further stated that any just demand of the half breeds will be attentively considered, but that any rebellion will be put down. The responsibility of com pleting the transfer of the territory rests with the Hudson' Bay Company and the Imperial Government. A special despatch to the Chicago Tribune from St. Paul says that a conference was held at Fort Garry between the insurgent leaders and the Roman Catholic dignitaries from Quebec, but that no . result was arrived at. The 16th of January was a fearful day on the plains of the north-west. The ther mometer stood at 45 deg. below zero at Fort Abererpnabie. Two soldiers and a mail carrier were frozen to death.' CUBAN AI'FAIR S. News from Habana of the 28th January reports the capture of the Guaimaro, tho capital of the insurgent. It was taken after a severe combat by the forces .under General Puello. The Diario reports that a heavy engage ment took place on the Ist of January, resulting in a great destruction of life. The insurgents surprised the Spanish intrenchmcnts in the night, and the loss on both sidei amounted to five hundred. Rebel correspondence has been captured, which shows that General Jordan, who .. commanded the _rebel forces, had superseded General Quesada. and other places of business. Dr. Marsden, the recently-consecrated Bishop of Bathurst, will sail for his diocese on Friday next, and will be accompanied by the Rev. W. Bardsley, son of the Rector of St. Anne's, Manchester; the Rev. W. F. Clay, late Chap lain at Pau; and the Rev. W. U. Tarleton, late curate of Al Saints', Birmingham. The Guardian, speaking of the new Lectionary; says :—" The Ritual Commissioners, we are informed, bad at one time thought of suggesting the following alternative Lessons at the Burial of the bead, instead of 1 Cor. xv. 20 —viz., Mark x. 18-17 ; Mark v. 85-42 ; Luke vii. 11-17 ; John xi. 80-45; 1 These. iv. 13; Rev. vii. 13 to end; Matt. xxiv. 85-42; but they have reserved the queotion for fiF4 ther consideration." THE REWARD OP PiznsuvintAxcit.—Perseveran ce will accomplish everything—even extort compensation from a Spanish Government. On the 11th of March, 1804, a seaman, named Hookin, whose father resides at Cewsand, near Plymouth, whilst serving on board the merchant ship Mountaineer, was killed by a shot from the Tarifa Fort, Mr.l John Hardy, the rate col lector for the Rame district, took the matter in hand; and has made repeated applications to the Spanish Govern ment for an indemnity to the father of the deceased seaman, His praiseworthy and persevering exertionsliave not been without result, for he has just received I,QQO lam, equal to £204 sterling A great change has taken place in the weather of the metropolis since yesterday. The rain which has pre vailed since Sunday afternoon was iollowed early this morn-' ing by a smart snow storm. The ground in the suburbs is now covered, and at Windsor and other places the fall has been heavy. Frost has set in since the snow, with a bitter easterly wind. The Dublin Mail of last evening states that as the lad who usually carries from court the brief bags of Mr.' Heron, Q.C., and Mr. M'Dermott, the counsel for the prose cution of Barrett, the Fenian, was delivering a bag at a door of a house in Hatch - street, Dublin , on Monda y night, some persons made off with the sacks containing the briefs in the case of the Queen v. Barrett, together with the bags of several other barristers. The police were commu nicated with immediately, but have not discovered the thieves. Mr. Beale has retired from the directory of _the Midland Hallway Company in consequence of the state of his health, and the directors, impressed with the importance of having some gentleman on the board connected with the city of Manchester, have elected Sir Joseph Whitworth, Bart., to the seat. The chairman of the board, Mr. W. B. Hutchinson, will retire after the approaching meeting, but will retain a seat at the board. TIIE CALIFORNIA MILK WEED.—It is proposed to utilise this plant, which is said can produce a species of silk when treated in the following manner:—The pod is gathered when ripe, dried and separated from the seed. On account of its lightness, it has to be subjected to the action of steam, and mixed w i t h cotton, to give it a sufficient body for carding . It dyes readily, an can be spun and woven, or used instead of cotton as a padding for garments. It has been used in the manufac ture of certain East India and China cloths. 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