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N.B —Mr. and Mrs. DION BOUCICAULT will positively make their re-appearance at this Theatre in AR hAII-NA POGUE on Monday next, Sept. 30. HIGH WATER AT LONDON BRIDGE. fins DULY.—Morning, 10h. 30m.—Afternoon, 11h. 12m. To-Moßßow.-Morning, 11h. 48m.—Afternoon, h. m tolig aijg 1111:21' * • ir-NN) LONDOIV, TUESDAY, SEPT. 24, 1867. Mr. HUGHES has made an interesting speech at Whitwood, on the occasion of the second soiree in commemoration of the formation of the collieries of BRIGGS and SONS into a partnership concern, in which the workers have an interest. Up to two years ago there had been constant disputes at these collieries between the proprietors and their work people as to the wages, &c. ; and, as might be ex pected, the profits of the firm were small, and it was deemed advisable to adopt other means to improve the state of things. It was resolved to convert the works into a limited company, in which the workmen were allowed to have shares. The Chairman, Mr. 11. BRIGGS, stated that prosperity had crowned their efforts since they met last year, and that they bad been able to divide a large sum amongst their operatives. Mr. HUGHES addressed the meeting, and congratulated his hearers upon the good fortune which bad been the consequence of their efforts. He put the case very truly when he said that it might have been a good year with others, but that there had been a difference, because he had not heard of "any other place in the coal dis tricts where £2,200 had been distributed amongst the colliers, and if there were any such places he should be glad to hear of them." We think that Mr. HUGHES was quite justified in the conclusion which he drew from the circumstances before him, and it would be well for other places if this mode were adopted. Indeed the proceedings of Saturday at Whitwood assume a greater importance when we reflect that the year which has passed since the first commemo ration of the Partnership of Industry has been rife with disputes of the most disastrous kind relative to the hours of labour, and that the records of the Trade Unions reveal a fearful amount of crime. Mr. HUGHES'S remarks were much to the point, and his speech altogether will be found well worthy of attentive perusal. it is not only " money success that we should consider in an affair of this kind, although, of course, that is deserving of regard, but there is something of more consequence than merely making a profit out of one's labour." As Mr. HUGHES showed the reputation of this affair has increased greatly, and while two years ago very few persons away from the village troubled themselves concerning their doings, at the present day he knew that " not only in all parts of England, but also upon the Continent, in the United States of America, and iu the Colonies, there were many ' persons watching with great anxiety the experiment they were making in the Whitwood collieries." This is a proud reflection for those concerned, but it also brings with it a great responsibility. Some exag gerate the success which has been achieved, and some, on the other hand, deny the advantages which accrue from the system, because it is well known that a critical experiment is being urged. As it is well put in the passage of the speech of the hon. member for Lambeth, " they are facing the great labour question, which is puzzling and daunt ing statesmen, is carrying misery and pauperism into many parts of England, and which is, in fact, the most important and most harassing question that men had to face in all the civilised countries in the world." It is not out of character to believe that in the success of this experi ment may lay the solution of this vexed ques tion, and at any rate it is worth the trial. Any change must be for the better in the pre sent system, and one great advantage of the arrangement at Whitwood is that it does away with the pernicious influence of those go-betweens and agents who keep up strife where none need exist, and constantly continue to fan the flame of discord for the advancement of their own ends, and the realisation of their selfish schemes. The principles upon which this society is founded are worthy of all notice, and have a claim on our regard and re spect ; they uphold that the " interests of capital and labour are identical," and they advocate the doctrine of " Co-operation for ever, and no more strikes." There is no need to speculate upon the immense gain that would accrue to masters and workmen if these views were carried out ; it would be a blessed day in many a house of labour if those who now wage ceaseless war against each other's interests could come to some understanding like this upon the subject ; but, unhappily, prejudice is too strong in many minds, and, besides, many per nicious influences are at work. Still we all know that nothing is done without a trial being made, and this case before us is espe cially one which demands thought, care, and patience. It is indeed to be hoped that the good example thus set may be followed in many parts of the kingdom, for what is done in one place can be done in another ; and why should it not be tried, since everything that reason and jus tice can urge in its favour may be cited ? Let us glance at the arguments which Mr. lIUGHEs put for ward with so much judgment and skill. Not only have we heard of strikes in the coal district, but " the whole industry of the country has become almost in a state of dead lock." On all sides it is affirmed that in those branches of industry in which England has for a long time excelled, and " been in front of the nations of the world, we are being supplanted by foreigners on the Continent and in the United States." It will never do to go on after this fashion; and the sooner the truth is recognised the better for the credit of our work men, the prosperity of the country, and the general benefit of all classes. The first great industrial partnership in England is worthy of respect; and it would be well if its example were more widely fol lowed, for the interests of the community are bound up with the principles which it sets forth and ad vocates. The business of the Social Science Congress seems to promise well. On Saturday a very im portant subject was discussed by the Master of the Rolls, who delivered an address on the repression of TB E SUN. LON DON. TUESIIAY E V LNJNG, SEPTEMBER 24, 1367. crime. Mr. WALsH took under consideration more especially the deterrent effect of punishment and the education of criminals, with a view to their reformation. Although criminal law is not his peculiar department, a man who has devoted his life to the study of the law must naturally be well qualified to form an opinion on any part of it, while his wide and varied experience must have afforded Mr. WALSH ample opportunities of observing the working of our criminal code. After alluding to the wonderful change in our laws with respect to capital punishment, which is now inflicted for murder alone, whereas a century ago it was awarded to no less than 160 offences, the speaker went on to consider how far punishment deters from crime. More than half the convictions for grave offences are, it seems, of prisoner:; who have been convicted more than once. What are called the " dan gerous classes" are known to be constantly seething up to the surface of society. What with natural tendency and predisposition, and the influence of early training and evil associates, the habits of a vicious life are confirmed, as the convicted criminal in a great number of cases is pretty sure, as soon as he has worked his sentence out, to be breaking the law after some other fashion. One of the great ends which philanthropists and legis lators should propose to themselves is the restric tion of these classes within the smallest possible limits, and the most hopeful part to work upon is undoubtedly the juvenile element. Children and women are more easily impressed, and therefore have every chance of escaping the effect of evil associations, but their very impressibility makes it easier to reclaim them. Every lesson of the kind is easier learnt at ten than at thirty, especially if the twenty years between have been spent as the dangerous classes spend them. We are not sur prised to find the Master of the Rolls looking to our female refuges and juvenile reformatories as the most hopeful means of diminishing the number of our criminals. As regards the legal aspect of the case the Master of the Rolls recommends that greater freedom of expression should be given to the accused. He advises that the tendency of prisoners to confess should be left altogether unchecked by a counterbalance in their favour; he would allow them to give evidence in their own behalf. If confession were encouraged, this privilege must in common fairness be accorded to them, and in any case it de serves consideration, whether the truth would not be more likely to be elicited by such a course. In connection with this subject we may mention that in the Health Department Dr. LANKESTER read an interesting paper on Prison and Workhouse Dietaries. As in the other sections questions are naturally considered as they present themselves in Ireland, and by this means much practical service may be rendered to the sister country by the Congress. Dr. LANKESTER said that his attention had recently been called to the prison dietaries of Ireland, and he had no hesitation in saying they were much too low for the human frame. Remembering that the ordinary diet of the population in Ireland is not of the same kind as in England, we may still accept Dr. LANKESTER'S censure as amply deserved. From the last report of the inspector of prisons, it appears that many of these dietaries cost only twopence and a fraction a day, while none cost so much as fourpence. The taxpayers of Ireland, according to Mr. JOHN NOBLE, think their share of the Imperial burdens too heavy, but they can hardly complain that too much is spent on their prisons. Dr. LANKESTER says very truly that it is false economy to starve a prisoner. The true wis dom is to reclaim him, and mental and moral refor mation are only possible with a well-nourished body. By insufficient food the body is rendered unhealthy, and demoralisation of the mind must We hope that attention having been called to this point an inquiry will be mane into t. The inspector has been remiss in passing over a system under which it is unfair and unreasonable to expect men to work and thrive. Dr. LANKESTER has devoted a good deal of attention to the various qualities of different kinds of food—their flesh forming and heat-giving materials, &c. It would be well if such knowledge were generally diffused, since without it blunders possibly of a serious nature are almost unavoidable. The Prussian Chambers are to be dissolved. A Royal decree, dated yesterday, has been promul gated to that effect. A report precedes it, signed by all the Ministry, which explains the reasons for this measure. The manner in which perfect free. dom is developed in Berlin is extraordinary, to say the least of it, and the Government seems resolved to try a few new experiments in all directions. The most arbitrary fashion is adopted in the manage ment of the Chambers, for instance, and the Deputies might as well be the subjects of a professed absolutist as the citizens of a country where progress is the supposed order of the day. Altogether it does not look as if things were quite straight in high places at Berlin just now, and at any rate they have not continued to please the French by their airs and graces. The tone of the French press is very significant at present, and we see on all sides that there is a growing feeling of dissatisfaction at the policy of Prussia. BISMARCK may have wilfully provoked this outbreak, but be that as it may, there is no doubt as to the existence of the feeling. The Patric has made some rather stilted observations on the aspect of affairs, and seeks to account for the reserve that has been manifested by the semi-official papers by declaring that they know well what they are about, and that the " pretended weakness and want of pride about which so much is said have no foundation in facts." Altogether a very discordant element seems to have been introduced into the sen timents of Parisian politics, and Count BISMARCK has made a great mistake if he thinks that he can get out of the difficulty into which his presumption has placed him by holding out threats to France ; and, unless he desires to come to a speedy collision with that country, he has adopted about the worst means possible of putting things straight, for France will never submit to the dictation of Prussia on any terms. The elements of political life in the United State aro very far from being in harmonious action. A recent speech by Mr. WADE, at Cleveland, gives us a good idea of the amenities of American public life. The speaker declared his belief that the PRE SIDENT would attempt to enforce his policy at the point of the bayonet, and he therefore advocated impeachment. He thus prejudges a man, and sen tences him without scruple. Mr. WADE's official position might, one would think, have taught him a little more moderation and judgment; but these virtues have gone out of fashic i. The Amnesty Proclamation is, it seems, to be vigorously car ried out. The Secretary of the Navy and the acting Attorney-General have issued circulars transmitting them to their subordinates, with orders to conform to their requirements. We have yet to see what change this amnesty will work in the Southern States. The district commanders will find them selves placed in an awkward position should the PRESIDENT, as is probable, insist on its observance. Thanks to the exclusive system of registration the white population of the Southern States have been altogether put aside but the amnesty, U it means anything, does away with the registration regu lations altogether. If the negroes are to have the majority of votes in every State we may expect to see the ascendancy of the Radicals more firmly established than ever, unless, indeed, their proteges get too strong for them, and resent their well• known dislike to admit them to personal and social equality. A large and enthusiastic meeting has been held at Baltimore, endorsing the PRESI DENT'S policy, but neither side is ever at a loss for such manifestation of favour. The public health is not altogether satisfactory. Yellow fever still continues its terrible ravages at New Orleans, while cholera has shown itself in the vicinity of New York. We have no more direct intelligence respecting the Alabama controversy; but further correspon dence has been published, bringing down the de spatches to Aug. 27. On that day Mr. SEWARD transmitted to Mr. ADAMS an abstract of all claims for depredations by privateers during the rebellion to be pressed upon the notice of Lord STANLEY. The substance of Mr. SEWARD'S complaint against us is the recognition of the rebels as belligerents— a recognition which was forced upon us by the blockade. But a statesman who brings forward the Fenians in evidence cannot be very particular about logic. CORRESPONDENCE FROM PARIS. (FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.) PARIS, Monday Evening. It is stated in the Bulletin of the Alloniteur, on the authority of the official Gazette of Vienna, that the project for the now judicial organisation of the Empire of Austria, prepared by the Constitutional Sub-Commission, will very shortly be submitted for the sanction of the Reichsrath. Baron de Beust, Chancellor of the Empire of Austria, who was recently at Dresden, has left Saxony for Vienna to resume his functions. The session of the Provincial States of the former kingdom of Hanover was opened ou Saturday by Count de Stolberg, governor of the province. The last news received from Mexico by the French Government is dated August 26. it came by telegraph from the Havannab. Admiral Tegethoff had reached Vera Cruz, and left immediately for Mexico to claim the body of Maximilian. The official declaration of the Italian Government of its determination to maintain the independence of the kingdom, and to frustrate the attempts of agitators to pass the frontiers has given great satis faction to all parties. It has put an end to the last chance of Garibaldi to attempt another game of foolish but wicked agitation, and it has given con fidence to the friends of religion and independence. The Bishop of Orleans has addressed a long letter to the President of the Council of the Italian Government, in which he denounces justly but earnestly the culpable manceuvres of Gari baldi. The Bishop calls upon M. Rattazzi to take efficacious and definitive measures to ful fil the treaty of the 15th of September of last year. The above declaration of the Italian Govern ment affords a satisfactory answer to the communi cation of the Bishop, but I have reason to believe that M. Rattazzi has sent him an answer privately, in which he reiterates the determination of the Italian Government to maintain the independence of Italy and the rights cf the Holy Father. The Paris papers record further instances of great damage done to the property in various parts of the city from the thunderstorm of Friday, and confirm what I said as to its almost unparalleled violence. Unfortunately, the damage is not con fined to property, for it appears that three men perished, who were employed in clearing the gutters after the inundation. The violence of the rain destroyed a house in the Rue Montparnasse. The Moniteur states that several Ministerial molifications have just taken place in Egypt. Rag hel Pacha is appointed Minister of the Interior, and is charged at the same time with the Presidency of the Grand Council. Ilafirz Pacha, who was Minister of Finance, is to have the charge of the ~ private propery of the Viceroy. The two ministers w h om Choy 0 .eceeclea lu theme f unct i ons , Abdallah and Hassin Rassim, will form part of the Council as Ministers, but without holding any specified office. The candidates for the vacant seat at the Academy of Fine Arts (section of painting) in the room of the great painter, M. Ingres, are Messrs. Roger, Pils, Bouguerean, Jalabert, Hebert, Yvon, and Fromentin. On further purusal of the work on " Modern Abyssinia," to which I have already alluded, I find some strange traits of character in regard to the Emperor Theodore. The country was in a state of chaos when he succeeded to the throne, but he soon succeeded in pacifying it, and he issued an edict ordering all his subjects to return to the profession of their fathers. The next day a troop of incorri gible bandits of Thesba demanded an audience, and were received by the Emperor. They claimed the promised right of being allowed to continue to xercise the profession of their fathers. " What is your profession ?" said 'Theodore. " Highway robbers !" impudently replied the chief of the bandits. Theodore meekly remonstrated then, and said it would be better if they would become agri culturists, and he would give them oxen and ploughs. They said their determination to con tinue their profession was unshaken. The Negus then said he would fulfil the edict, and give them the right they claimed. They departed in high glee, believing that they had succeeded in intimidating Theodore. They were, however, rapidly overtaken by a squadron of cavalry, 'who soon proved to them that if, as they pretended, the Great King David had bestowed a charter to enable robbers to live on the highways, there also existed a decree of King Lalibela which authorised the Gendarmerie to put all highway robbers to the sword. There is no " law's delay" in Aoyssinia. On the contrary, justice is very swift—so much so as to illustrate the distich of a tax-gatherer, named Winter, who used to say to taxpayers— " Como, pay up your taxes; give mo none of your flummery, For though Winter's my name, my proceedings are summary." When a robber is convicted the right hand and left foot are instantly cut off, the hand which held the sword and the foot which served to mount on horseback. The lex talionis exists. The family of a murdered person may claim the right to kill the assassin, but the right is often sold for a sum of money. One day a soldier who had murdered two dealers on the road was brought before Theodore. " Why did you kill them?" said the Negus. "I was hungry," replied the soldier. " But could you not have taken what was necessary for you for the moment," asked Theodore, " and allowed them to live ?" "If I had not killed them," said the soldier, " they would have defended their property." The Emperor was exasperated at the reasoning, and ordered the soldier's two hands to be cut off. They were set before him in a dish. " Ah," said Theo dore, "you were hungry. Eat then." A fact may be added about Abyssinia which does not seem to have been stated. In the south of Abyssinia the Gallas arc in revolt against him. The brigand Goubassie, before spoken of, may place the whole of the Tigri iu insurrection. FATAL GUN ACCIDENT.-0 1 : 1 Thursday evening Mr. S. Bromhead, son-in-law of the Mayor of lloniton, went rabbiting on Round Ball Farm, in the parish of iloni ton, in company with Mr. llesvlinge. Mr. Bromhead, while assisting his companion to load, rested the stock of his own gun upon his foot, with the muzzle pointing towards his face. By some mischance Mr. Brornhead's gun suddenly exploded, and the contents entering the upper part of his face completely shattered it, and carried away a portion of the brain. In five minutes the unfortunate man was quite dead. At the inquest, held by the district coroner, a ver dict of "Accidental death" was returned. Deceased MS about 27 years of age, and loaves a widow and one child to mourn his sad end. FATAL ENCOUNTER WITH TROOPS IN IRELAND.— A company of the 74th Highlanders and the mob of Lime rick have come into collision, in consequence, it is stated, of the maltreatment by the latter of two soldiers. Eight persons have been stabbed by bayonets, and one death is reported. The 6th Dragoons mixed in the quarrel, which was twice renewed. Much excitement prevails in the town, anti a magistexial inquiry has commenced. LA TEOT INTELLIGENCE. (REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.) ITALY. FLORENCE, Sept. 23 (Evening). Several chests containing 300 rifles, and directed to Perusa, wero seized at the Florence railway station to-day. Several arrests were made in Florence last night. A letter from Rome asserts that all the officers of the Antibes legion sent in their resignations on the 21st inst. The Italie of this evening announces that the Minister of War has sent orders to the commanders of military divisions to despatch troops to the Papal frontiers. ROME, Sept. 23. Yesterday the Papal police made several arrests at Narni. ST. PETERSBURG, Sept. 23. The Russian journals declare the account pub lished by the New Free Press of a conversation between the Emperor of Russia and Fuad Pscha to be entirely false. THE BOMBAY MAIL. SUEZ, Sept. 23. The Baroda, from Bombay 9th inst., arrived at 5 p.m. to-day. AMERICA. CROOKHAVEN, Sept. 24, 7 a.m. The Inman steamer City of Baltimore, from New York, is now passing Browhead signal station. She will probably arrive at Queenstown about noon. Letters in London at 6.25 p.m. to-morrow (Wed nesday). FRANCE. BOURSE, Sept. 23, Two o'clock.—Very little change in quotations, but a certain weakness is apparent. Threes are at 69f. 111 c., or sc. lower. Italian Fives 48f. 65c., with an advance of sc. Credit Mobilier are very weak, at 225 f., or sf. lower. Spanish Mobilier, advanced 10f., at 190 f. Credit Foncier without change at 1,325 f. Comptoir d'Escompte lose 2f. 50c., at 665 f. French Railway shares are weak—Northern declined 5f., at 1,160 f.; Lyons, 7f. 50c., at 892 f. ; Orleans, 375 f., at 890 f. Three o'clock.—The close was as follows : 41 per Cents 9B 50 Do. end month — 3 per Cents. 69 20 Do. end month 69 20 Credit Mobilier 221 25 Do. end Month 226 25 Credit l'oneier I'3o Da. end month 1328 75 Bank Shares 3320 Italian Loan 4B 55 Do. end month 4B 60 Mexican Loan ll Do. Bonds lOl 25 Spanish Throes , 34 50 Homo Debt — Deferred 'ArS. RAIL' Orleans Northern.. Lyons and Mediterranean 893 _ _ For Account. . 895 . 1160 Southern 538 75 Western Eastern Sardinian Austrian Lombard North of Spain Saragossa Roman 55 - 481 25 380 - 57 - 80 50 BADEN AND PRUSSIA. CARLSRUIIE, Sept 21. The Baden Government has laid before the Cham bers, for their assent, the treaty of alliance concluded with Prussia upon the 17th August last year. The treaty has been already published, but, upon being recently brought before the Diet, was accompanied by the following declaration : " When the Grand Ducal Government submitted to the Chambers, upon the 14th October last year, the treaty of peace concluded between Baden and Prussia upon the previous 17th August, it was not in a position to produce at the same time the treaty of alliance agreed upon between both States. The secret character of this treaty imposed upon the Go vernment the duty of avoiding every reference to the subject, much as it would have desired to give the assurance, And produce the proof,that the desire PIC pressed by the Chambers for an offensive and defen sive alliance with Prussia was already fulfilled. The temporary observance of secrecy was necessitated by the general political situation in which the treaty was concluded. The re-establishment of peace was at that time not yet fully secured ; powerful rival ries threatened mutual opposition, and although it was precisely this danger that made the closer con nection of Baden and the whole of South Germany with Prussia and her allies seem all the more neces sary, it was yet essential carefully to avoid compro mising the defensive objects of the alliance, and af fording any species of cause or pretext for the re newal of war. " The grounds recommending, after the dissolution of the Germanic Confederation and the triumph of the Prussian arms, the immediate conclusion of a military alliance with North Germany in case of war, were expressed in your debates upon the peace treaty last year. They may be briefly stated as set ting forth that with the formal secession of Austria from Germany, and after her abandonment of all participation in the reorganisation, it was only in connexion with their North German kindred that Baden and the remaining South German States could find that support of the national dignity and interests, and that amount of security, without which the development of their domestic State institutions is impossible. As, and so long as, external circum stances oppose a more intimate organic and consti tutional union of the still separated portions of Ger many, the aforesaid benefits are only to be attained by the way of international treaty, and first with regard to the questions upon which combined action of the German States and Governments is unavoid ably necessary, and cannot be postponed. These points are security for the integrity of the national boundaries fixed by events, and their maintenance for a common and undivided customs territory. " In recognition of these circumstances and re quirements the remaining South German States also have concluded not only peace, but alliances with Prussia, and, like Baden, have readily lent their hands to a renewal and reorganisation of the Zoll verein treaty. The alliance treaties of South Ger many with Prussia and the renewed Zollverein treaty laid before you fulfilled those most pressing necessi ties, and at the same time afforded a basis.for the prosperous and peaceful further construction of common national institutions. " The treaties of alliance between the South and North of Germany are nothing but the expression of a universally acknowledged domestic want. Nothing can be further from their intention than an offensive or aggressive character ; they confirm the consciousness of natural affinity, and the will to preserve and protect it. The transfer of the com mand in chief, in case of war, to his Majesty the King of Prussia is called for by the overwhelming greatness and power of the Prussian State and of the North German Confederation placed under its direction, and is justified by the tried efficiency of its military system and institutions. Even in the previously existing Confederation the Baden troops were subordinated to superior command. The experience gained in recent times as to the dangers of divided military command must urgently recommend unity and unweakened action in the serious event of war. " The Grand Ducal Government has at no time and in no quarter c)ncealed its views and principles with regard to German policy, but has, upon the contr ,ry, on every occasion admitted its desire to aid according to its ability and powers in promoting the union of Germany. When it observed silence for a time respecting the progress in this direction evi denced by its treaty of alliance Keith Prussia, it simply obeyed the dictates of political wisdom." THE POLLUTION OF RIVERS COmMISSION.—The Royal Commission appointed to inquire into the pollution of rivers, &c., under the presidency of Mr. Henry Rawlin son, 0.8., will resume its sittings next month. It is un derstood that the commissioners will proceed, in the first instance, to Lancaster and Blackburn, to inquire into the alleged pollution of the rivers in that neighbourhood, which is expected to occupy some considerable timo, and will then extend their inquiry into North and South Wa,los, LITERATURE. The Home Book of Pleasure and Instruction. Edited by Mrs. R. Valentine ; with Two Hundred and Fifty original Illustrations, engraved by the Brothers Dalziel. Warne and Co. The Girls of England have indeed cause to be in debted to Mrs. Valentine for the invaluable treasury of information and amusement with which she has provided them. The name of Mrs. Valentine would of itself be sufficient to insure attraction ; but, not content with her own labours, the gifted editress has obtained the co-operation of many of the favourite writers of the day, conspicuous among them being the delightful authoress of " The Heir of Redclyffe." Bountiful is the supply of Games and Pastimes for indoors and out of doors, and very charming are the pictures with which the Brothers Dalziel have illustrated these same sports and pas times. " English girls," says the editress, " will be happier for sharing their amusements with their brothers and their younger sisters ; therefore the games are made to embrace all the family. For sonic of the new ones—which are of a higher intel lectual character—we are indebted to that real friend of girlhood, the author of The Heir of Redclyffe,' to Mrs. Ogilvy, and several other lite rary ladies. Great numbers of the games are ori ginal, and the old ones have been remodelled. A most ingenious article on Dolls has been sent to us by Miss Dyson, by the aid of which the younger children may both dress their ' wax babies' and learn to work for themselves. The same lady has also obliged us with admirable directions for the care of Domestic Pets, and with instructions in Modelling in Leather. Archery has been intrusted to Miss Hartshorne, who is well known as a suc cessful archer; and Croquet to Captain M'Coy." Directions for work of every possible description have been amply provided—knitting, and netting, and tatting, and embroidery, and crochet, and all the innumerable varieties by which art and industry combine for use and amusement are here considered. The pictures and patterns of dolls' clothes are most amusing to contemplate, and might serve as fashions for the ladies of Lilliput. Among graver matters we find complete instructions for the botanist and the collector of sea-weeds and shells, with a garden journal for every month in the year ; and papers on Painting, Illumination, Photography, Wax Flowers, Modelling, &c., &c. Riddles and conun drums of every variety abound ; while the " Graver Hours of English Girlhood" call for some thoughtful remarks from Mrs. English ; and " Reading to the Sick" is very judiciously treated by the editress. Having enumerated all these matters, we have yet many more, equally attractive, papers—for example, a very capital article on Music, with an explanation of the origin of the do, re, mi, &c., used in singing. The volume is handsomely bound and beautifully illustrated, and forms a most delightful gift-book for girls of any age, from little Missy in her pina fore to the stately Miss in her teens. THE ATLANTIC CABLE. TO TIIE EDITOR OF TIIE SUN. am desired by ➢lr. Reuter to call your attention to the - irregularities which have lately occurred in the arrival of our New York telegrams by the Atlantic Cable. Last Saturday, and to-day again, our message was only delivered to us long after private messages of the same date had been received. We have made strong complaints on the subject to the Anglo American Telegraph Company, but so far, aparrently, without effect ; and it would seem that the only course left to insure greater regularity is to draw the attention of the Press to the matter. The recent irregularities are fully exemplified by the times of arrival, which are invariably appended by us to every telegram. As these telegrams, though entailing upon us very heavy expenses, are published immediately after arrival, it is a matter of importance to the public and Press generally that attention should be called to the facts I have mentioned, with the view of getting the service placed upon a more satisfactory footing. I am, Sir, yours truly, FREDERICK J. GRIFFITHS, Secretary. Reuter's Telegram Company (Limited), 5, Lothbury, E.G., Sept. 2L THE RECENT PRUSSIAN CIRCULAR. BERLIN, Sept. 21. The semi-official North German Gazette publishes the following remarks upon Count von Bismarck's recent circular : " Great general satisfaction will have been felt at the circular despatch lately addressed by Count von Bismarck to the diplomatic representatives of Prussia abroad. The stand-point adopted by the Prussian Government towards the South German States (the same as we long since pointed out as the only cor rect view) is based upon the acknowledgment that the task of linking more closely together the two portions of Germany rests with the South German States, and not the Northern Confederation. Nei ther compulsion nor taking advantage of the more powerful situation the nature of events has granted to the North German Confederation will determine whether a closer or more distant bond shall unite the German nation, but only the free will of the South German States. Only thus can we gain real federal allies in the South German States, and at the same time advance within such bounds of wise moderation as shall afford foreign countries not even the appearance of a cause for mistrust, since Germany thus united not only satisfies the national feeling, but at the same affords a guarantee of in ternational peace. Germany thus united, and afford ing free scope to well-founded individualism, in addition to collective forces, can have no further ambitious aspirations. Content in herself, she will see other powerful nations near her without envy. Asssociated with them in the common interests of peace, Germany will only make use of her power to maintain that peace should the necessity arise, but never to shake a condition of affairs fraught with so many blessings. Unalterably maintaining the rights of the nation to arrange its private affairs according to its own will, and without the inter ference of foreign countries, though at the same time avoiding everything which may wound the susceptibilities of foreign countries, Germany will advance towards her happy future by the path of peace. No doubt can exist that a nation, advanc ing with so much moderation as, under Prussian leadership, is the case with the German people—a nation which so willingly respects every foreign right—such a nation, we repeat, is entitled to ex pect that its rights will be respected by other nations in a similar manner." TILE GREAT EUROPEAN 7 RIUMPH OF WHEELER AND WILSON. - ~- " Ono of the most gratifying results of the Paris Expo sition is the well-deserved honour conferred upon the well known firm of Wheeler and Wilson. " They have for years stood in the front rank of Manu facturers of Sewing Machines in this country, and their name has become a household word throughout Europe.' " Their machines have a world-wide reputation for thorough excellence and perfect work, and they have always been the foremost in the march of improvements, until it is almost impossible to conceive that anything can be added to their machine to achieve any greater perfection. _ _ _ " So prowl a position could hardly need an added honour, but Europe has conferred upon them so distinguished a reward that all will acknowledge now that they stand above all the first makers in the world. "They head eighty-two first-class competitors in the Paris Exposition, but the Jury awarded to Wheeler and Wils-m the only GOLD MEDAL for the most perfect Sewing Machine: thus placing them at the head of all Sewing Machine Manufacturers, both in Europe and America. "This is their duo ; they have earned it, and wo rejoice at their succoss."—Art Journal. NARROW ESCAPE.—The North-Eastern Railway Company allow five minutes at Malton station for passen gers by excursion trains to Scarborough. On these occa sions there is always a rush to the refreshment-rooms, and great numbers leap out of the trains before stopping. In this way a gentleman leapt out of the Leeds excursion on Saturday night, and fell between the platform and the train. lle was seized by a bystander, and held up till the train stopped, and thus escaped with a few flesh wounds. Not having lost his life tho company will prosecute for leaving the train while in motion. . ~ ~ c f .,105, 41.9 A f Tiara HER, MAJESTY. BALMORAL, Sept, 22• The Queen went out yesterday morning, accom panied by Princess Louise, and in the afternoon drove out with Princess Christian, Princess Louise; and Prince Leopold. BOUNDARIES COJIHISSION. _m_. HACKNEY.—Yesterday Major-Gen. Bainbrigge, of the Royal Engineers, and Mr. Nassau J. Senior, barrister-at-law, assistant comrAssioners, attended at the 'Town Hall, Hackney, to receive evidence as to the proposed boundaries of that borough. The parish of Hackney was represented by Mr. It. Ellis, vestry clerk; Mr. Lovegrove, surveyor to the parish ; Mr. Sincock, churchwarden; Messrs. Webb, Offlow, and Rumble, overseers ; and Mr. T. N. Kebble, guardian ; and amongst others present were Dr. Tripe, Mr. Black, &c. 111 answer to the commis sioners, Mr. Ellis said he found that as a rule it was objectionable for the boundary lines to run along the middle of the road, and that a boundary includ ing both sides of the road in the same borough would be preferable. A continuance of the present boundary line along Bailey-lane to the river Lea on thenorth-east of the borough would be an advantage. Mr. Lovegrove agreed with Mr. Ellis, and Dr. Tripe added that there were several houses in different parts of the borough rated in two parishes on account of the boundary lines passing diagonally through them. Mr. Ellis here explained that in such cases the authorities of the two parishes made a tem' porary arrangement, that in whatever parish the front door was situated in that parish the house was rated, but still the boundary s tood the same. Mr. Black, electioneering agent, said that after the experience of thirteen elections he preferred a boundary line in the middle of the road for electoral purposes, and the boun daries to go along the streets, instead of cutting diagonally across them. It was most desirable that the boundaries of boroughs should as far as possible be conterminous with those of the parishes ; and of the two inconveniences, viz., the cutting diagonally through the streets and the mixing of parishes, the latter was the smaller. He then mentioned that there were some houses in Hackney part of which were rated for Hackney and part for Islington; i also in Hackney-wick there we re h ouses par tly n Bow and partly in Hackney. The remedy for this would simply be to run the boundary line so a s to include in one parish and borough the whole of such houses. He objected very decidedly against rail' ways being used for boundaries on account of their cutting through the streets to such an extent that 20 houses in a street might be in one borough, while 60 more in the same street be in another, thereby causing great inconvenience and confusion. Mr. Lovegrove thought that railways, being more per manent than canals, made a very good boundary, and considered that the Great Eastern Railway would be a very desirable boundary for the south of Hackney. Every one agreed that the present southern boundary of the borough being very uneven it would be advisable to straighten it on the giv e and take principle with the Tower Hamlets borough, which lay on the south of Hackney. The proceed ings, which were chiefly technical, occupied about three hours. lIULL.—An inquiry was opened at Hull on Satur day by the commissioners for the East Riding. 1 0 this case it is proposed to include several townships within the borough, and evidence was taken on the proposals, especially as regards Cottingham. The proceedings were adjourned. BOLTON.— On Friday Lieutenant Hozier andlllr. F. W. Gibbs, C. 8., barrister, attended at the borough court, Bolton, to hear any suggestion that might be made relative to the extension of the par' liamentary boundaries of the borough. At the re quest of the commissioners the town clerk described a two mile radius boundary which had been pre pared, which would be added to the whole of seven townships and portions of five others. Nearly all these townships were at present supplied with water by the corporation and with gas by the Bolton GO Company. He held that many of these places were at present enjoying the advantages of the borough and ought to be included, both for parliamentary and municipal purposes ; but the corporation had been unable to agree upon what limit to adopt as ° boundary. Memorials were presented from the Helliwell and Axtley Bridge local board, from Lord Bradford (who owns nearly the whole of Great Lever, proposed to be included), Mr. Charles Tor pest, and other landed proprietors in the neighbour" hood, against being included in the borough. Sinii lar memorials were also numerously signed by the inhabitants of the districts concerned, all of whom prayed for continued exclusion, lest they became in corporated for municipal purposes. The commis" missioners adjourned to inspect the boundaries. LEEDS.—Ou Saturday the commissioners coal' menced their inquiry at Leeds. It was intimated that no desire existed to extend the boundaries of this borough. Mr. George, the chairman of the Parliamentary committee of the town council, made a statement giving various statistics of the borough, and showing, among other facts, that the area of the borough was, with the exception of that of Sheffield, the largest in the kingdom. BURY ST. EDMUND'S. —Mr. Hugh Orvie, barrister , and Capt. Brackenbury, R.A., assistant commis sioners to inquire into the boundaries of Parliad mentary boroughs, under the provisions of the Representation of the People Act, attended at Bury St. Edmund's on Saturday, to ascertain whether it was desirable to make any alteration in the existing boundaries of that borough. They were met by the Mayor, the town clerk, and several of the principal inhabitants of the town, and there was a complete unanimity of opinion that not only was no alte ration in the present boundary desirable, but it was in point of fact impossible, as the borough NOS surrounded by cultivated land in every direction , and there was no collection of houses within three quarters of a mile of the boundary, and even that was a mere agricultural village of inconsiderable extent. Neither did any community of interest exist between the inhabitants of the borough and those of the immediate neighbourhood. The com missioners thanked the gentlemen present for their attendance, and the meeting broke up. CAMBRIDGE.—Captain E. R. James, and Mr. It. Palmer, the commissioners appointed for Cambridge , attended at the Guildhall on Saturday, for the pa" pose of defining what should be the future bowl' daries of the borough. The only matter for dis cussion was the question whether a part of the parish of Chesterton, a village adjoiningCambridgef and cnmmonly called New Chesterton, should be included within the new borough boundary. I S " memorial was presented by the inhabitants of NeW Chesterton, praying that they might be included within the boundary of the borough for franchis e purposes. The memorialists contended that as they were principally artisans employed in the town (), Cambridge, and their dwellings being separate d from the town by the River Cam only, they wer e so connected with the borough as to be entitled to be included in the borough franchise. This vial was further supported by Mr. Coetherell and others . Mr. T. H. Naylor presented a memorial from the inhabitants of Old Chesterton, contending that tbq also were connected with the borough, and that, 11 3 any, the whole of the parish ought to be included' Mr. Rowe, the town surveyor, said he was prepay" ing plans, and very shortly there would be continir ous houses from Cambridge to Chesterton. Ile thought the parish could not well be separated' The commissioners proceeded to view the paris h before forwarding their recommendation to the authorities above. This concluded the business. DEATH OF MR. WICKHAM, ➢I.P. FOR BRADFORD' —A vacancy has occurred in the representation of Bradfora in Parliament by the death of Mr. Henry Wickham, wilic° took place yesterday afternoon at his residence, Clarendo °- p'ace, Leamington. Mr. Wickham was a Liberal Cense r ' native, and was first returned to Parliament for Bradford i° 1852, but previously unsuccessfully contested the boroug h in 1847,