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4 ^l OD BLESS TILE PRINCE OF WALES. Piano solo and duet. BRINLEY RICHARDS. 4s. each ; the song, 3s. ; ditto. four voices, 2d. " At the festival of the Society of Ancient Britons, March 1, God Save the Queen,' and the new national song and chorus, God Bless the Prince of Wales,' were sung by an admirable choir, and listened to with demon strations of the utmost enthusiasm. Mr. Brinley Richards, the author of the latter piece, had the honour of being pre sented to his Royal Highness, by whom he was most graciously received and complimented on the merit of his work."—Globe, March 4. London : Robert Cocks and Co., New Burlington-street ; and may be had everywhere. 'BEATTIE ROYAL DRURY-LANE. le 1.e.,e•• and Man Ager, B Chatterton. _ . TO-VO .tfti ,W, tII E ScHOtiL FO it SCANDAL. Mt sst - g, Phel.,S, T. rzrnc, !tarry Sul Ivan, Barr, tt, Bar-by, C. Warner, .1. Robins; Mebda.nes Heimann Ve,in, 11. Vancienhotr, isabel To conclude w th the Pantomime. trititleri NUMBER Nit' ; or Harlequin and the Gnome..litug of the Gant Mountain. Commence at a Quarter to Scven. THEATRE ROYAL, lIAYMARKE'r, Sole Leisce and .llanaer, 3lr. Buckswne, To-morrow, A Ll , l SON F 4 R LIFE. Messrs. Sothern, Chi ,penci+le,Com Howe, Rogers, Clarke, Braid, h t-ndal, Cord , u, Vincent, ct , l ; Mesdames Chippendale, Moore, hill, wrigilt, Laws, &c. Alter which, DIAMONDS AND HEARTS. Mews. ( hippendale, 170 e, Farren, Roger-, Clark, Braid, Weathers ; Mesdames Burke, Mc ore, Sidney, Mathews, ,tc. To conclude with MRS. Will rE. Mr. Comptcu. Commence at Seven. ROYAL LYCEUM THEATRE. - 6file Lessee and Manager, Mr. Feehter. TO-110rItROW, ROUGE E NOIR. Maurice D'Arbel a Gambler), r. Fechter ; Messrs. Emery, Evans, Moieland, Fitzpatric,r. Dalton. Reynolds, Lomas, Newboun,i, Andrews, Anderson, Vivian, Bennett. and Edward Pri,:e ; Miss Ilea rade, Mrs. Leigh Murray, Miss Grattan, and Miss Carlotta Leclereq. Preceded by THE TWO POLTS. Mr. 11. Widdicomb. THEATRE ROYAL ADELPHI. Sole Proprietor and Manager, Mr. B. Webster. TO-MORROW. at Seven, by the kind permission of J. B. Buak.tone, EECI , the Comedy of PAUL PRY. Messrs. J. L. Toole, Bilbu on, R. Phillips, Ashley, C. J. Smith ; Mrs Allred Mellon, Miss E. Pitt. To conclude with the New Grand Burlesque of THE 31.0UNTA1N DHU ; or, THE KNIGHT, THE LADY, AND THE LAlir:. Messrs, J. L. Toole, Pala Itedtord, Ashley, R. Romer, and C. J. Smith ; Mrs. Alfred Mellon, Miss Furtado, Miss Hughes, Miss Emily Pitt, Jw. ROYAL OLYMPIC THEATRE. New Management. Sole Lessee, Mr. B. Webster ; Manager, Mr. EL Vi igen. TO-MORROW, LAVATE It ; OR, NOT A BAD JUDGE. Al essrs. 11. J. Montague, Murray, and Charles Mathews ; Mesdames Harris and M Palmer. Atter which, A COMICAL COUNTESS. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Mathews. Followed by A RO3IANTIC IDEA. Messrs. Addison, Murray, and C. Mathews ; Mesdames E. Farrell and C. Mathews. To conclude with an ATROCIOUS CRIMINAL. Mr. J. Clayton. Doors open at half-past Six; commence at Seven. TTOLBORN THEATRE ROYAL. Scle Proprietor and Manager, Mr. e.efton Parry. TO-MORROW, a new Farce, MY TURN NEXT. Mr. Delmore, Miss Foote, kiiss Lennox. After which, Boucicault's drama of FLYING SCUD. Messrs. Neville, Belmore, Blake, Garden,Vollaire; Mesdames F. Josephs, C. Saunders, B. Foote, Raymond. ROYAL PRINCESS'S THEATRE. Sole Lessee and Manager, Mr. Geo. Vining. TO-MORiiOW, HIS LAST LEGS. Mr. C. Verner, Mr. C. 11. Fenton ; Mrs. Buckingham White and Miss Went worth. _ _ Followed by, at half-past 8 o'clock, a new and original Drama, by T. W. hob rtson, entitled SHADOW THEE 5 f. Characters by Messrs. Vinin2 - . J. G, Shore, C. Ver ner, F. Villiers, H. Furl ester, H. Mellon. and Cathcart ; Misses Montagu, Minnie Edmonds, and Katherine itodgers. ROYAL STRAND THEATRE. Sole Lessee and Manageress, Mrs. Swanborough. 10-MCR I ? OW, MARRIED DAUGHTERS. Messrs. Thcrne, Beiford, and G. Murray ; Misses Johnstone and Hughes. After which, the Burlesque, ESMERALDA ; or, The Sen sation '.-oat. Messrs. Thorne James, Robson, and 1 urner ; Mesdames A. Swanbcrougb, Hughes, Newton, - ;Veathersby, and E. Ilolt. To conclude with A SUI r OF TWEEDS. Commence at Seven. THEATRE -ROYAL, ASTLEY'S. To-day, being ASH-W EIIisTESDAY, there will be NO PER FORMANCE this Evening. rUIIEATRE ROYAL, ASTLEY'S. -11- Under the Sole Management of Mr. W. 11. C. NATION. Production of a Drama founded on Charles I)icktns's beauti ful Christmas ,tory, "'1 he Rattle of Lac," and the Nation al Burlesque Opening of Rye, Ba")y." •- - - TO-MORROW, and dutin ,, the wtek, I.ayle Bernard a screaming' Farce, MIDDY AsllOlM. Atiss Caroline rarkes and Mr. IV. 11. Stephens. After which, a dramatis arla.;.tation of Dieken4's beautiful Christmas story, TILE BAT IL'; OF LIFE. Messrs. Fer nande 7, Atkins, lticharrisim ; Misses Editn Stu..rt, Marion, Thirlwall, and the Ccrps de Ballet. 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Bm.—Afternoon, 2h. 24 , n. To-MoLaow.-Morning, 2h. 44m.—Afternoon, 3h. Om. 'l4 rinri Slut • LONDON, WEDNESDAY; iIL4RCII 6, 1867. Ministerial explanations are now the order of the day, and under the peculiar circumstances of the case they will naturally be regarded with great interest. Last night, however, we may fairly say, that considerable progress was made in the right direction. The 'tone of the debate really inspires us with confidence, and seems to promise that the worst is over, and that, with time and patience, a satisfactory measure of Reform may be passed. The Chancellor of the Exchequer first of all explained that it was entirely a mistake for any one to think that the house of Commons had been unfairly treated. As for the expression " original policy" which he used that had been criticised in a manner that was not accurate, and hence not just. At the time of his intimating to Parliament the measure of Reform which the Cabinet proposed to introduce, Mr. litsnAELl said that there were other proposi tions they had thought of, but had not deemed ad visable. The right hon. gentleman also dealt very satisfactorily with a remark that had been made in "another place" as to the time the Government had wasted before they thought about the important matter of Reform. Early in the autumn Lord DERBY wrote to Mr. DISRAELI, and declared that after grave and due deliberation he had arrived at the conclusion that it was " absolutely necessary to deal with the question of Parliamen tary Reform, and that it must be dealt with in no niggard spirit." It is very satisfactory to find the right hon. gentleman say that this opinion of Lord DErary is the one he is now prepared to act upon. We agree with him in the remarks he made con cerning the modification of views which all states men must from time to time experience under the pressure of circumstances, and after considering the various obstacles in the way of the original plan. Neither is the house nor the country to think that the measure introduced by Mr. DISRAELI on the 25th of last month was a bad and im:natured scheme, for it engaged the attention of all the Cabi net, especially of Lord DERBY himself. While he spoke of this measure with impartiality, the right hon. gentleman said that it was not the one he lihn self should have proposed. The Ministry, more over, received no encouragement from the Conser vative party to pursue this scheme. This, coupled with the rumours that reached them about the policy of the Opposition, seemed to assure the Ministry that they would sink into the same state which befel the Government of last session. No one has any right to question or gainsay the course pursued by 'Ministers throughout all these transac tions, for it is quite evident that they fully appre ciated the importance of the case, and realised that this Session was not exactly like the last, and that if the " question of Reform were not seriously, and earnestly, and vigorously grappled with, it would not be for the honour of Parliament or the advan tage of the country." What followed is now well known : the Cabinet met together to consider the new phase of affairs, and Lord DERBY expressed his opinion that they must return to their original plan, and the consequence was that three of the members of the Government felt com pelled to resign their positions. Connected with this part of his subject, Mr. DISRAELI declared that he considered it one of the most painful in cidents that can befall public meu, and be said emphatically that if his resignation could have im proved matters it was at the command of the noble earl at the head of the Ministry. " Whether I have sat on this side of the House or on that, those who know me best know that I have always said that no personal sacrifice on my part should I hesitate to make to maintain a united party and a united Cabinet." As for the measure of Reform which it is their intention to lay before the House, the right hon. gentleman declared that it would be brought forward as the definitive opinion of the Cabinet, and that by it they would stand. General PEEL made some remarks, as did also Lord CRANBORNE,upon the subject of their resigna tions. The former observed that he thought every one was responsible for the maintenance of his own honour, whether personal or political. Lord GRAN BOP.NE'S explanation was very satisfactory ; he said that no detailed or definite agreement had been come to, as he thought, concerning the fatal fifth Resolution. On the whole, we think that both General PEEL and Lord CRANBORNE have modified their views somewhat since last year on the subject, and the noble lord expressed himself very fairly, in conclusion, when he said that he hoped that during the present Session they would pass a measure which would remove from the arena of politics a matter of such fierce and such dangerous controversy. After considering the matter, we think that all who give their attention to these Ministerial expla nations will agree with Mr. DISRAELI'S re marks, that every member of the Cabinet of Lord DERBY, whatever opinions he expressed or whatever the course he took, was actuated only by a sense of duty and of honour. Mr. LowE was most extreme in his remarks on the subject ; and although he addressed himself to the question with his usual ability, he failed to make good his case. He considered it to be a dreadful thing that the Chancellor of the Exchequer and Mr. BRIGHT had come to the same conclusion respecting household suffrage. The one approached the point from below and the other from above. " We have now," said Mr. LOWE, " an alliance of a new kind," going on to compare it with the description of MACAULAY. We hope that it may be a good augury, and although the quotation was made in jest it may turn out to be earnest : " Safe comes the ship to haven, Through temp.;sts and through gales, If once the Great Twin Brethren Sit shining on its sails." Mr. LowE made an impassioned appeal to the gen tlemen on the Ministerial side as to whether they would sanction such a course. Mr. lionsmAx was, if possible, more vehement in his indignation, and declared that his respect was given to those mem bers who had retired from office, and " aban doned their places for their principles, rather then continue members of the Government, who have retained their places by the abandonment of their principles." 'We really think it is to be re gretted that members of such eminence in the House should talk after this fashion, and it is quite unworthy of Mr. HousmAN to say that the present Government are not Ministers, but auctioneers, who knock down the Constitution to the highest bidder. Lord STANLEY'S few observations were very much to the point, and he brought the best aspect of the question before the Ifouse very plainly when he said they were discussing a measure concerning which they had as . yet no definite notice. He asked for ordinary fair play, which remark was received with loud cheers. Mr. BRIGHT spoke more sensibly than he has done for some time, and had the best of it in his argument with Mr. LOWE. Ho urged that if the House could not go so far as he wished that they should be definite in their policy. On the whole we think, as we said before, that the posi tion of the Government has greatly improved, and that they have a fair chance of settling the question of Reform in a very satisfactory manner. Lord DERBY has evidently consi dered the matter in a very proper spirit, and has resolved to do all that he can conscientiously towards the fulfilment of the task. Mr. DISRAELI has long been in advance of his party in the matter, and hence we may hope that this year will see the weighty question satisfactorily settled. It is im possible to overrate the difficulty of the task, but commensurate with the effort will be the reward of those who accomplish the work, and the credit due to those who aid them in so doing. It is disappointing to hear of a fresh outbreak of Fenianism in Ireland. The results may not be serious to any one but the parties concerned, still the agitation and disturbance kept up in the coun try are very much to be regretted, and the con duct of those agitators who persist in fomenting discontent and organising rebellion cannot be tco strongly condemned. The worst of it is that in this case, as in many others, the ringleaders escape and leave their miserable dupes to bear the penalty of their offences. It is never very difficult to enlist a band of enthusiasts among zn excitable people like the Irish, and a few tirades about national independence, th gloried of THE SUN, LONDON, WEDNESDAY EVENING, MARCH 6, 1867. old, and the brilliant picture in store for the Emerald Isle, are quite sufficient for a nation more distinguished by quickness of apprehension and vividness of imagination than by keen logical powers. We may, if we choose, charitably allow to some of the " Centres" and " Generals" a share in the credulity and ambition of their followers, but we fear that in most cases their real object has been truly stated by the American press, which has denounced them unsparingly as designing impostors, striving for a temporary dignity in order that they may profit by the subscriptions of their dupes. The accounts which have reached us from America of the state and pomp attending the Fenian leaders, and the constant stream of subscriptions which flow in from hard-working men and women who understand nothing of the matter, enable us to understand the attractions of a Fenian leadership. There is a story current of an old Irish woman, who, having professed her devotion to Fenianism, was asked if she knew what a Fenian was ? She replied that she did not, but " hoped she was none the worse Fenian for that!" Whether literally true or not the story illustrates very forcibly the mental condition of a good many devotees of the cause, who are none the wiser for the length of their Head Centre's hotel bills, or the bubble character of their investments. At present, however, there seems more active mischief stirring. Whether urged on by their fol lowers, or anxious to maintain their prestige by be coming troublesome to the Government, the Fenian leaders appear to be really at work. We learn by telegraph from Dublin that some important ar rests have been made during the last two daTs. A man named IMASSEY, said to be the chief of the Fenian organisation in Ireland, has been seized in the neighbourhood of Limerick. It is rumoured that he held a high command under another name in the American army during the war. It is reported also that MORRISSEY, the American prizefighter, who has lately been honoured by an election to Congress, was taken out of the train at Limerick on Monday night, having arrived from America that morning. The difficulty of re pressing Fenianism is, of course, greatly enhanced by the number of restless and turbulent spirits left without definite occupation or in terest by the sudden close of the American war. Accustomed to the military profession, and familiar not only with its theoretical doe- , trines, but with its practice in the face of danger, these men are able to impress their followers by a display of knowledge, and find in the pursuit of Fenianism the excitement they require. Not withstanding the loyal services rendered to the British Government by the American authorities on the occasion of the raid into Canada there is still scope for considerable action among the Fenians in America, and the constant communica tion with Ireland enables them to be pretty well aware of the state of feeling in that country. The news from Cork is more alarming than the intelligence from Dublin, inasmuch as it shows that the authorities deem it necessary to be strictly on their guard. The telegraph wires to Valentia have been cut, and all communication suspended; and in formation has been received of a simultaneous Fenian rising in the South. The police and military regulations have been suddenly re newed. Large detachments of military have taken up positions in several parts of the city, and both cavalry and artillery are in readiness. Active preparations are likewise being made in Dub lin for the despatch of troops southwards if necessary, and already last eveni❑g special trains had been despatched to the Arragh for the conveyance of troops to Limerick. There is no fear but that there is ample provision for any emergency that may arise, but in the interest of the unhappy dupes of Fenianism themselves we trust that wiser counsels may pre vail, and that the threatened outbreak may be averted. From America we learn that the news of Fenian disturbances in Ireland has given fresh stimulus to the enthusiasm of Irish patriots across the Atlan tic. Notwithstanding the widespread convictions of STEPHENS'S duplicity and insincerity, which had previously gained ground, they are now ready to believe that that distinguished Fenian has really reached Ireland, and is leading on the insurgents in person. The report, which is much nearer the truth, is that he is taking his ease in a handsome house in Brooklyn, having made a comfortable amount out of his public services. At any rate the Fenians in America are talking very loudly about the downfall of English authority, and the great uprising of the Irish people ; and placards summon ing volunteers (able to defray their own expenses) to the aid of the national cause are ornamenting the walls of New York. However, the American public gene rally receives such appeals with unruffled equanimity, and the principal result of the renewed agitation will be the punishment of some more foolish and restless individuals. We hope before long that improved legislation may produce a better feeling between England and Ireland, and thus there will be less chance for such mischievous and designing characters obtaining any influence among the well disposed. CORRESPONDENCE FROM PARIS. Pants, Tuesday Evening. The Emperor yesterday presided at a general meeting of the Council of State, which assembled to discuss the project of law relative to public meetings. The 3loniteur states that the Sovereign of Japan has just adopted two measures which evince the good feeling of that Prince towards foreign Powers. In concert with the Micado, the Taikoun requested the diplomatic residents in Japan to come and visit him at his chateau of Osaka, where they were re ceived at a solemn audience in the course of last month. This invitation is the more important from its being without precedent in Japan. In de ciding, also, to send his brother to Paris At the time of the Exhibition, the Taikoun openly pro claims his intention to create settled relations be tween his people and foreign countries. The Journal de Rome publishes the following account of the position of the Pontifical Bank on the 25th of February. The amount of the assets is 6,951,933,-7 46 f. ; liabilities, 5,631,601,-646. Thus the assets exceed the liabilities by 1 ,320,392-10. This excess is thus composed :—Capital of the bank, 1,000,000 crowns; reserve of the bank, 155,180. Interest, commissions, profit and loss, 165,212-10 f. Total, 1,320,392-10. It appears from the German papers that the result of the first sittings of the Parliament of the North has been favourable to the National and Liberal party. To the candidate of M. de Bismark, M. de Stolberg, as President of the House of Lords, the Chamber preferred M. Simson, as President of the Parliament of Frankfort. For Vice-President, the Duke Ujest was chosen in preference to M. Bennig sen, President of the Nationalverein. M. Bennigsen had previously been defeated as a candidate at Hanover, in opposition to M. de Munchausen. These elections of President and first Vice-Presi dent seem to prove that Northern Germany is de termined to have a properly regulated Parliament. The Committee appointed to make an inquiry into the general condition of the Agricultural in terest will meet on Thursday. The Siecle comments in these terms upon the Speech of the King of Prussia :—" This Speech, although very moderate, appears to many people like an invitation to his Ma jesty himself to assume the Imperial title of Emperor of Germany. A report indeed has been cir °ldeated that a proposition to thi4 effect has been, or will be, made to the Parliament of the North. The terms in which the King of Prussia at the opening of Parliament speaks of the fall of the Ger man Empire, and of the vacancy caused by thatfall, are very significant. If, according to King William, Germany has been divided into morsels, it is because Germany has fallen. Therefore, reconstruct it upon the basis of facts, that is to say upon the basis of the present Prussian power, and the divisions will disappear, and strength will return to the German people. We may expect an attempt at the recon struction of a new Empire, although it may be con trary to the refusal of 1849. At the meeting at Tilsitt, said a celebrated grenadier, there were four Emperors, ono of whom was the King of Prussia. The King of Prussia appears to wish to be no longer a simple King. If there were to be another meeting at Tilsitt there would really be four Emperors. But how far would would the German Empire of 1867 differ from the empire of Otho ? The King of Prussia seems also to wish it to be considered that " the Empire is peace," but the Luxembourg ques tion is not entirely pacific. Here is what a Copen hagen paper, the Dagbladet, says about Danish Schleswig :—" In spite of Article 5 of the treaty of Prague, Prussia has proceeded with the elections throughout the whole extent of the annexed Duchies. The Danes of Schleswig at first would not take part in the election of an Assembly for which they had no sympathy, and which could not in any way re present their wishes and interests. But upon re flection, considering that their abstinence might result in the nomination of German candidates, and that false deductions might be raised relative to the opinion of the country, they resolved by a common and energetic action to anticipate, as it were, the vote which the Cabinet of Berlin continue in so singular a manner to refuse to them. The Danish candidates were, therefore, elected by a large ma jority. Their protest in the Parliament of the North will be curious. The labours of that Parlia ment do not present anything very striking." The eighth great show of cattle fattened for the butchers will take place during the present year as follows :—OnApril 9 at Chateauroux, Lille, Nancy, and Nismes ; on April 10 at Bordeaux, Lyons, and Nantes ; and on April 17 at Poissy. Poissy is the great cattle market of France. Forty-two prizes and medals will be awarded at the competition at Chateauroux to the proprietors of bovine and ovine animals ; 45 do. at Lille ; 36 do. at Nancy ; 33 do. at Nismes ; 43 do. at Bordeaux ; 38 do. at Lyons ; and 45 do. at Nantes. At the last great show at Poissy, on Wednesday in Passion Week, 46 prizes and medals, and a work of art, will be given to the owners of prize animals. One of the curiosities of the Exhibition will be an astronomical clock, sent by a clockmaker of Breslau (Prussia), of very complicated machinery. The pendulum serves both as a barometer and a thermometer. Some men going to their work at an early hour two mornings ago discovered in the Park Mon ceaux the body of a man whose skull had been bro ken by a bullet. Near the body were a broken stock and a revolver. The body has been identified as that of the Marquis de V., a gentleman about 45. The marquis, 'who resided in the Rue Chaptal, left home on the previous night, intimating his in tention to visit a friend, but the friend states that he did not see him. An empty purse was found near the body. The police are pursuing their in quiries. To-day has been very cold and gloomy, enlivened, or at all events varied, by occasional snow, sleet, or rain. The provincial papers contain accounts of unusually severe weather in many parts of France. From Switzerland it is stated that the fishermen upon Lake Constance have remarked that the fish remain at the very bottom of the lake, a circum stance which their experience enables them to re mark is indicative of more severe weather. The proposal to erect a statue to the memory of Voltaire has brought to light a letter upon the sub ject from Jean Jacques Rousseau. It is addressed to M. de la Tourette, the then secretary to the Lyons Academy of Science and Fine Arts. The letter is as follows :—" I learn, sir, that a project is on foot to erect a statue to M. de Voltaire, and that all those are permitted to assist in it who have printed any work. I have paid dearly enough for the right to dare to claim a share in the object, and I beg you to be good enough to in terpose your good offices, so that my name may appear among the subscrib ers. I h ope, s i r, that the kindness with which you honour me, and the occasion which prompts me, may induce you easily to pardon the liberty I take. I salute you, sir, very humbly and with all my heart. Rousseau." There is a verse at the head of the letter, which at that period Rousseau affixed to all his correspon dence. It runs thus : " Pauvree aveugles quo nous sonunes ! Ciel ! demasque los impostours, Et force leurs barbares cceurs, A s'ouvrir au regard des liommes." Here is a tramdation of the verse in plain prose. Ponr blind creatures that we are ! Heaven, un mask the importers and force their barbarous hearts to show themselves to the sight of men. Rousseau's subscription was received. A voyage unprecedented ch arac t er h as j ust been accomplished o fan by a Havre vessel to Madras, which arrived in that port on the Ist inst. The vessel left Havre for Valparaiso on the 22d of August, and performed , its voyage out and retur n , including a stay at Chili, in six months and seven days. There are in France 3,243 . Societes Orphconiquee or singing societies , forming a total o f 147 , 499' singers. They are all invited to the Exhibition. Thus should on]y the fifth part ( say 30 , 0 00) accept the invitation, musicians will have no occasion to " sing small" about the position they occupy. Another calculation of a statisti c i an i s, t h at i f al l the inhabitants of Paris were to place themselves in a line, holding each other by the hand, the one at the extreme end would reach as far as Archangel, a good many miles further than St. Petersburg. PORTUGAL.—Among the reports laid before Par liament from her Majesty's Secretaries of Embassy and Legation is ono iu which Mr. Lytton gives some ac count of the condition of Portugal. The tariff of Portugal was framed at different periods, but on a highly protec tive scale. In the Budget for 1866-67 it was estimated as likely to produce above £2,000,000 of a total revenue of little more than £3,000,000; the population, which is about 4,000,000, consisting largely of small rural proprietors not offering, a favourable field for direct taxation. As far as the immediate necessity of raising a revenue from Customs' duties will permit, it appears to be the real interest of the country to encourage commercial intercourse with foreigners, which tend to create tastes and wants and social habits that would stimulate local markets for home manufactures. Excellent lace is made in Portugal, superior in some respects to that of France or Belgium, and very much cheapel . , but it is little known in the country itself, being made in places isolated by the want of roads. The only defect—the ugliness of the patterns—would disappear if there were such intercourse with other countries as would lead to an acquaintance with better designs. Linen is also manufactured in Portugal superior in quality of any now manufactured elsewhere, and equal to , a hat the Irish linen was, but is no longer ; but this article also is difficult to obtain, and com man d s on l y a ve ry insignificant market. The Portguese man u f ac t ure o f p a per has been thought by some to be the best i n E urope , b e ing made most conscien tiously from the pur es t ma t er ials, at least until recently the diminished supply of cotton has made rags more scarce, and driven some paper manufacturers to the use of inferior ma terials ; but ther e i s difficulty and delay in obtaining any considerable supply o f P or t ugu ese paper. The paper manu facturer complains that he is placed under a disadvantage by the high duties ho has to pay on the import of coals and of chemicals. Mr. Lytton is of opinion that home consumption in Portugal, so repressed by the tariff, would be instantaneously increased, and is capable of the most extensive development, by a bettor commercial system ; but there can bo no trade without roads. "At present," says Mr. Lytton, "Portugal is practically an island which can only be reached by sea, and of which the interior, a thinly-populated territory of wondrous fertility, can only be reached on horsback." The State has begun with the construction of rairoads without making common roads to feed them. Increased intercourse with the rest of Europe by railway through Spain, and increased intercommuni cation at home by means of good common roads, must be looked to for the augmentation of the wealth and develop ment of the resources of a country singularly rich in attractions, uniting the luxuriance of the tropics with the healthfulness of the north. "I know of no other region in Europe," writes Mr. Lytton, " whore, in the healthful enjoyment of a climate mild but not debilitating, the tra veller can breathe the breezes and pluck the heather of Scotland upon hills that shelter the palm and the aloe ; arid I have little doubt that if they could be reached with out a long, fatiguing journey, the groves, mountains, and mineral springs of Portugal would soon become places of Ettropeazi rant," LATEST INTELLIGENCE. (REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.) AUSTRIA. VIENNA, March 6. Herr Louyai, the Hungarian Minister of Finance, who has arrived here, has taken part in the discus sions of the Cabinet of Ministers relative to the forming of the tobacco monopoly. Contradictory reports are current upon the result of the Ministerial deliberations. The Emperor and Empress intend making a tour in July next through all the Hungarian Comitats. PRUSSIA. BERLIN, March 6. M. Sorret, the Secretary of the Ministry for Foreign Affairs at Paris, has arrived in this capital with despatches, and proceeds to Warsaw and St. Petersburg. Nutnerous despatches have recently been ex changed between the Cabinets of Paris and St. Petersburg. Both the Conservative fractions of the North German Parliament have determined that the draft of the Federal Constitution shall be discussed in full sitting. A portion of the Liberal faction has adopted a similar resolution. INDIA, CHINA, AND AUSTRALIAN MAILS. MALTA, March 3. The Delta, from Southampton Feb. 20, arrived yesterday at 8 a.m., and left at 3 p.m. for Alex andria. The Ceylon, from Marseilles Feb. 28, arrived at 10 p.m. yesterday, and left at 4 a.m. to-day for Alexandria. GIBRALTAR, March 4. The Ripon, from Southampton on Feb. 27, ar rived to-day at 7 a.m., and left at noon for Alexandria. The Massilia left for Southampton on the 2nd inst. at 10 a.m. FRANCE. BOURSE, March 5, Two o'clock.—The market to day is weak, and stocks and shares of every descrip tion are being offered at a a ensible reduction on yesterday's rates. Three per Cents. are 12kc. lower—at 70f. 10c. ; and Italian Fives 10e.—at 53f. 80c. Credit Mobilier shares have fallen 13f. 75c.—to 503 f. 75c. ; and and Credit Foncier have receded 15c.—to 1,507 f. 50c. Comptoir d'Escompte have declined 7f. 50c.—to 785 f. A similar down ward tendency is noticed in the Railway depart ment. Three o'clock.—The close has taken place on the following quotations:— 4 per Cents lOO 40 Do. and month — 3 per Cents. 7O 12 Do. end month 7O 10 Credit Mobilier Do. end month Credit Foncier — Do. end month 1510 Bank Shares 3565 Italian Loan 53 80 Do. end month 53 85 Mexican Loan — Do. Bonds — Spanish Threes Home Debt — Deferred AYe. For Account. Orleans 935 Northern 1235 Lyons and Mediterranean 942 50 Southern 590 Western Eastern Sardinian Austrian Lombard North of Spain Saragossa Ditto to Barcelona , Roman. 555 - 418 75 417 50 130 - The Fire and Loss of Life at Accrington. Ac c las GTON, March 4. More detailed intelligence concerning the fire that broke out in a workshop at Accrington on Friday, and spread to the chamber above, in which an in fant school was assembled at the time, shows that nine or ten lives were .then lost instead of 13, as at first reported. The building, of two storeys, was erected under one of the tall arches of the via duct over which the Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway is carried, and was situated at the bottom of King-street. The ground floor and the room above it were practically each one chamber, measuring 30 feet long by. 15 feet wide ; but in the lower department, or shop, where the heald-knitting was carried on, under the wooden staircase by which alone the upper floor could be reached, was a small enclosure containing a stove, and used as a drying room for the healds when varnished. The fire broke out in this division, and by consequence the wooden stairs were first to burn of the whole place. The flames, however, spread with fearful rapidity, and as.the flooring of the room wherein the children were was only one board thick the havoc was soon consummated. The school was a Roman Catholic seminary, supported by a charit able lady. Before the stairs broke the mistress succeeded in descending with several of the little scholars, and she bravely returned again and again on the same errand. When this means of commu nication had given way a ladder was got up to one of the windows, and a man commenced passing the children out with some success, but so many men from the crowd got upon it endeavouring to help that it broke in the middle, and thus a delay ensued till another ladder could be procured. The excitement at this conjuncture was most distressing to witness. The children, screaming piteously, thronged to the window furthest from the approaching fire, which flamed every moment nearer and nearer. Below many of the mothers were shrieking and crying to those above, and every spectator was moved with horror. A second ladder was brought, and through the very flames a number of the chil dren were dragged out. But all could not be seized. Certain of them could be heard screaming on some spot to which they had retreated, but were hidden by the smoke. Soon their cries ceased. The fire was practically extinguished in an hour, when almost everything in the place had been con sumed. Huddled all together in one corner the remains of nine bodies were found, pro bably on the spot to which the little creatures had retreated when the floor beneath the window was burnt. Seven of them were girls. The corpses were almost past identification, and a majority were recognised only by portions of clothing found with them. One part of a boy's clothes was discovered without any body. The workshop in which the fire originated belonged to Mr. Jas. Duckworth, heald knitter. The schoolmistress's name was Miss Burscough. _ _ _ A coroner's inquest on the nine bodies that have been recovered was opened on Saturday, but the proceedings were only formal, and were adjourned till this day. FURTHER PARTICULARS. The adjourned inquest on the bodies of the chil dren who lost their lives on Friday was resumed at the Crown Inn, Accrington, yesterday, at noon, before Mr. Hargreaves, the district coroner. About 14 witnesses were examined. The actual number of children who lost their . lives was stated to be nine. How the fire originated still remains a mystery. The supposition on which most reliance can be placed—in fact, the only supposition justi • fled by the circumstances—is that the healds which were drying in Mr. Duckworth's room under the school must have fallen off the hooks on which they were placed upon the hot pipes connected with the stove. The number of children in the school when the fire broke out was about 100. No blame is attached to any one. Mr. Duckworth appears to have had no idea of any danger, and Miss Burs cough, the schoolmistress, is acknowledged to have fully done her duty. Several persons distinguished themselves by courageous acts mentioned during the inquest, and the witnesses concurred in praising Police-constable Burton for the manner in which he rescued many of the children. The inquest lasted five hours and a-half, commencing at 12 and termi nating at half-past 5 last evening. The jury re turned a Verdict of "Accidental death." THE MAGAZINES. BLACKWOOD.---We meet with the second part of " The Army," which subject was well treated last month in the pages of this magazine. Some of the accounts here given are very good in their way, and we wish that there was a chance of their meeting with the attention of some in high places. One point, on which the writer lays great stress, is that India should provide her own army and that she "enlist her own men for life, pay them while they serve out of her revenues, and pension such as live to draw a pension." Of course, this plan will be open to criticism, but there is a good deal to recommend it, so far as it goes ; and one obvious advantage is here apparent, namely, that it will afford a relief to the present drain upon the youth of Great Britain and Ireland. "Ferrier" is en article that is well adapted to suit the taste of the student, and it con tains some interesting reflections. It treats of the Philo sophical Remains of Professor Ferrier, which have lately been pul.lished. A very fair criticism is given of the work, and the reader is earnestly advised to pet use these volumes carefully for himself, although he is warned that the argu ments before him are not always tenable ones. The style is racy, vigorous, and straightforward, and he will "find that his time has been well occupied, though to the last ho may be unable to receive the doctrine as there explained of the identity and unity of the object and subject." "Hymns of the Populace" is a very readable sketch, that is very likely to attract notice, though the reader will here and there be startled at the strange character of some of the hymns met with. "Brownlows" goes on in a third part, and the story is now becoming fully developed, and soon, we presume, we shall meet with some startling con junctures. " The Ministerial Resolutions" is the subject of the last article, and contains some impressive remarks on that suggestive theme. Although by this time these Reso lutions are virtually extinct the observations met with may be generally applied to the bill which Ministers will soon have the honour to introduce to the House. " Cor nelius O'Dowd" again appears with his inexhaustible store of information, and his smart criticism on men and events. " The Innermost Room" is a sketch in verse, which con tains some solemn truths and some reflections that are powerfully expressed. " Co-operative Societies" is, in deed, a very appropriate paper to be met with, for, as it is said, to begin with "for the time being the working classes, with their rights and wrongs, real and supposed, are lords of tho ascendancy in political and social discus sion." Speaking of the benefits of co-operation, it is truly affirmed that it is one of the most distinguishing charac teristics of the present day. "It is co-operation that covers Europe and America with railways, lays down the Atlantic cable, forms gigantic banks, lends money to powerful sovereigns, and it is by co-operation that the poor are learning to diminish the hardships of their poverty, and to procure for themselves many of the enjoyments of the rich." Great praise is bestowed upon Mr. Hill Bur ton's volumes of the History of Scotland, which have just appeared. FRASER.—The second article on Military Reform is a valuable paper, and well deserves consideration from the heads of our army . . The shameful manner in which the soldier's health and comfort are too often neglected under the existing routine leaves no room for surprise that men who know anything of the service are unwilling to enter it. " What becomes of the discharged invalided soldiers when their pension ex pires?" is a question asked in the course of the article, and it is one whose unsatisfactory answer at the present time is quite enough to hinder successful recruiting. A man discharged for ill health, after ten years' service, with a good character, and driven to eke out his Bd. a day by begging, is well styled a living warning against enlistment; and the case of an old pensioner, aged 74, who has served throughout the Peninsular War, and subsequently in the West Indies, but who, when superannuated, can only lay claim to 10d. a day, may serve a similar purpose. In allud ing to the difficulty of procuring recruits, the writer expresses his surprise that so little effort is made towards enlisting the class of agricultural labourers who are accus tomed to hard labour and bad pay. "Village Sketches in Oudh" are continued with animation, and another Indian subject—the prevention of Indian famine—is fully and ably discussed. A.S. IL B. makes a welcome reappearance, and discourses "Concerning the Treatment of such as Differ from us in Opinion," with all his accustomed shrewdness and good sense. Of course the mode of treatment which he recommends is kindly toleration. " A Country Tory,'' who is better known to the readers of Fraser under, the pseudonym of Shirley, gives his opinion on politics in general, and the Reform question in particular, which we hope all Radicals will read after perusing A. K. H. B.'s social lecture. "The Marstons" is continued pleasantly enough. M. Louis Veuillot's merciless criticism on his own countrymen and country forms the subject of an animated paper, and other important topics are treated of among the re maining-articles. BKNTLEY'S MISCELLANY.—The Editor's novel of " Old Court" progresses steadily, and chronicles some important events. Mrs. Munster's somewhat unsatisfactory story of " Thrown Away" is also continued. Francis :Jacox takes, as usual, his cue from Shakspere " About having the law on one's side," and spins a pleasant enough paper out of the slender material. "A Glance at Ireland" discusses the grievances and requirements of the people; and the first part of a tour through Devonshire and Cornwall, en route to Scilly, is lively and attractive. THE NEW MONTHLY.—Not much is known by many English readers concerning the history of Nicaragua, and consequently the opening paper is at least original. "Nicaragua and its Railway" is the title of the article ; but the general aspect and features of the country are sketched, as well as the pro posed line. "Matter-of-Fact People" and "Common place People," oddly enough, are both among the contents. One class, however, is the subject of an essay, and the other of a story. " The Deepdale Mystery" may suit the lovers of the horrible, but none else ; indeed the stories in this magazine all partake mare or less of a dismal or start ling character. A chapter on "Dieppe" affords a refreshing contrast ; and Nicholas Michell gives us some well-writ ten and melodious verses on " Evening in the Tower." COLBURN'S UNITED SERVICE opens with "Indian Marches" in hot weather, a subject which has been painfully discussed by the public in consequence of the inhuman conduct of our red-tape authorities, and the sacrifice of gallant men by the death march from Mhow, while cholera hovered in the air, like an avenging angel, along the whole road, in the very hottest time of the year. "The Grievances of Merchant Seamen," partly owing to care lessness, indifferent treatment, and bad salt provisions, productive of scurvy (no matter who suffers so that the owners may make a handsome profit by the voyage), are well discussed. Copious extractsare made from the report of Dr. Stone's labours in the cause of improving the health and condition of our merchant seamen. " The Army Re organisation Question" is practically and well considered by Surgeon Rennie; so is "Military Gymnasiums," and the injuries resulting from overdoing the rough operations in that useful addition to our military exercises. "The First Lord's Defence," like all other excuses of a culprit when he is found out, is a lame affair, which no after thought and patching can reconcile to the good opinion of either critics or the public whose interests have been sacrificed to no good purpose. The wilfulness of pride in power is sure to come to grief in the long run, and the only regret is that the loss does not fall on the pocket of the misdoers. There are some other articles of the ordinary sort, with "A few Notes on Military History," and the Editor's Portfolio, which deserve especial notice for their independent character and sterling good sentiment. THE DUBLIN UNIVERSITY MAGAZINE.—FiCtiOII occupies the prominent position in this number, there being three stories running through it. " The Tenants of Malay," by the author of " Silas," shows all its writer's peculiarities as well as his abilities. "Number Five Brooke-street "proceeds in singular fashion, and brings together some strangely assorted characters. " Never—for Ever" goes on more quietly, but not less eventually, and the number before us chronicles some important incidents. " Woman in Ame rica" is the title of an article, founded on Mr. Dixon's re cent work, and it gives anything but a satisfactory pic ture of American dames and demoiselles. "Eccentrics of the Sixteenth Century" is the title of a paper recording some quaint lives. An account of Paris censorship since the Revolution takes a rapid survey of the changes and medi cations of those laws of the press which still leave room for much improvement. "Lingering Scottish Supersti tions" and "Rifle Competitions in Ireland," are two agree able and readable papers. - CORNHILL.—" The Claverings" is continued, and is evidently approaching its completion. The conduct of Harry is most extraordinary, and he does not win the sympathy of the reader by his doubts and hesitations. As for Florence, she has the most spirit of the party, and it is a relief to think that she actually refused her recusant lover, whatever may be the result of the manoeuvres at work. This story is written throughout in a very interesting manner, and is sure to attract interest from its peculiar style. " Edward the First as a Military Leader," is an able sketch of an exciting period of English history. Whatever were his personal defects, there is no doubt that Edward was first-rate in the art of war, and, as it is truly observed here, he was the first among us of whom we have any record deserving the character of a great captain. " A Week in a French Country House " is proceeded with, and contains much to amuse and interest in its novel sketches and descriptions. " Reminiscences of an English Cadet in the Austrian Service" does not offer a very tempting prospect to others to follow his example " Ravenna and the Vine Forest" is a pleasant sketch, and is a welcome change to more learned and solid ar ticles, and the subject is treated in a suitable manner. " Female Education in Germany" is a suggestive paper, that may be appropriately perused just now, when there . 50 MUGU No put& alma oducotioa vorywhere; 4n(1) HER MAJESTY, &c• WINDSOR CASTLE, Afarell 5 ' The Queen, with their Royal HighneLses Prin c i es v . Louise and Princess B ea t r i ce , d rov e out yest erday afternoon in a carriage and four. it is interesting to compare the various styles and diffe; rent forms of it. " A D ar k Ch ap t er i n A us trian History" completes the number of the contents in prose, there being a striking sketch in verse , with illustrations, entitled " The Satrap." MACMILL AN.—" Eton" is the the first subject, and sundry defects of that time-honoured institu tion are examined and criticised. The censor pro fesses a hearty love for the venerable establishment, but thinks that the best way of showing it is to cry for4much-needed reforms. One of Lady Duff Gordon's charming letters from Egypt will be eagerly welcomed by the readers of Macmillan, and will not, we hope, be the last to appear in its pages. " What is Materialism ?" would be a rather charming title were the question not asked by the lamented Professor Grote, ono of whose posthumous papers is here given. "A Hard Day's Work," by Professor Heaton, is a very able paper on food and its qualities, showing what supply is requisite to sustain strength through "a hard day'.3 work." Th e two powerful and in teresting, yet strikingly dissimil a r, stones of " Old Sir Douglas" and " Silcote of Silcotes" are continued. an d their readers have at least no excuse to complain of dull ness or tedium. TEMPLE BAR.—In this number we meet with the end of " Lady Adelaide's Oath," which story i 5 concluded in a more satisfactory manner than mall might have expected, from the inauspicious even t° that appeared during its course. It is very de e " tively written throughout, and displays the author's usual versatility. G e p "is continued, and presents us with some striking sketches cf Indian life and pursuits. " At the Play," by Edmund Yates, is a noticeable paPe r that is lively and anecdotical. "Debt" is an article that will come home to many in its miserable details and its manifold evils. Some of the remarks here met with sr° very much to the point, and we especially commend to the notice of all whom it may concern the advice that is forc ibly given give you a golden rule for keeping clear of debt. Insist on paying ready money for everything Y Oll buy. Remember it will give you peace of mind, the re spect of your employers, cheapen articles, and it will save your money." Under Greek Fire "is a tale of some interest, and it refers to the hatred whi ch lives in the heart of every Greek against the Turk. " The Disasters of a Wedding " is a sketch that is ludicrous in the midst of its miseries. Many otha papers of interest and excitement are met with. " Ph ° Legend of the Mysterious Piper" is a most exciting sketch, any many will look out eagerly for the next part to se° the end of Donald's wild adventures. THE ARGOSY.--Matthew Browne is still one of the most acceptable writers in the " Argosy." Il i° " Notes on Poetry and Poets" in the number be fore us shows a keen appreciation of the music °f words. In his analysis of the delicate touches which add such a charm to the flowing verse of some of our poets/ we wonder he should not have alluded more particularly to Shelley—the most musical of poets—in whose exq ui ; site " Skylark" may be found some striking illustrations Mr. Browne's vowel theory. "Mothers' Daughters" i 5 humorous sketch. "A Fairy Gift," a well-written though melancholy story; and there are other stories running °I1 „ from number to number. A paper on "Herr Jo achim" does full justice to his genius. THE MONTH.—Lady Georgiana Fullerton's vig°- rous and interesting remance is continued with un abated attractions. The ninth number of E n glish r re miers" discusses the career of William Pitt; an d tl2° "Early Days o f th e P ar i s P o li ce " f orm the subject 0 , 8 ' paper full of quaint and amusing anecdotes. "Scenes jun, Teneriffo" are described with ani m ation, and ther e is - long catalogue of literary criticism. GOOD WORDS.—This attractive and popu lar serial keeps on its course with unflagging ° P ill d What with a new story by G eorge M ac donald, an , another by the editor, with D r .W yn t er 's sketc h 01 " The London Gamin," with H ymns b y th e Dean of , G3Li c l terbury, of le and ap es o e e r ihie authorpoem by h of e " John Halifax, cal a variety must be a reader indeed who is not satisfied: THE PEOPLE'S MAGAZINE.—We have here a veil excellent and well-edited serial, intended for popu lar reading, well adapted for extensive circulation; However unassuming its character it is qui te a ., too well worth reading as many more costly and more pre tious magazines, and we have little doubt that, if koPt 11P whic h its with the same spirit, it will fill the vacancy conductors believe to exist. f : 4 rt .'* t Cinglar. HEALTH OF LONDON• (From the Registrar-General's Report.) births registered in London andl2 other la r g e In the week that ended on Saturday March 2 the town s of the United Kingdom were 4,615 ; the deaths re' gistered 2,943. The annual rate of mortality wa s 25 per 1,000 persons living. 089 g irls/ .n In London the births of 1,126 boys and 1, In e 2 e , 20r1r5e corresponding children, n di sg weekswere registered s o t e y r e e d a r s in i 8 the Week la the average number, corrected for increas e of popn ti is The 2,184 deaths . registered in London during the wet were 1,295. It was the 9th week of the year ; 313 4 the average number of deaths for the w eek is, Wiht a correction for increase of population , 1,537* Th-e deaths in the present return are less by 242 than t"" estimated umber. The low r n ate of mortalityin the metropolis i s a ttri" butable to the high temperature and g enial weather t h e pro which prevailed until Feb. 27, and checked gress of bronchial affections. The deaths from zi al °, tic diseases are 282, and are 29 below the correct average. 36 deaths occurr ed from typhus ; 5 in the west, 11 in the north, 8 in the central, 5 in the east/ and 7 in the south districts. Six deaths in the Lon don Fever hospital are referred to the districts fro' which the patients had been brought. Whooping cough proved fatal to 78 children ; 11 of whewn died in Marylebone, 6 in St. Pancras, 5 in Isling ton, sin St. Giles, sin Bethnal-green , an d 4 in Mile-end Old-town. Forty-nine deaths from small -pox, 14 from measles, and 23 from scarlatina were registered duringlthe week. Four children, street, Bethnal-green, died; three from wh oo p ing " a d and small-pox, and one from whooping -cough a pneumonia. The registrar remarks tha t " the drainage is reported to be in a bad state." The following deaths of three pe rsons killed hi vehicles in the streets were regis tered :—A ca b ?TO prietor, aged 70, fell from a c art ; died Feb. 25 it' St. Mary's Hospital. A cab driv er, aged 42, thro wn so ns of a clicker residing at 1, Wolv erle y cou gh _ from a cab ; died Feb. 8 in Westminster Hospi in tal' A messenger, aged 65, run over ; died Feb. 10 King's College Hospital. The annual rate of mortality la st week w as 22 P er 1,000 in London, 28 in Edinburgh, and 31 in p ub lin, 22 in Bristol, 25 in Birmingham, 30 in L tle-130uShe"iver - pool, 29 in Manchester, 23 in Salford, 25 in field, 31 in Leeds, 18 in Hull, wa s Tyne, in Newca s ; Tyne, and 29 in Glasgow. The r ate in Vienna w 31 per 1,000 during the week end in g 23d ult., bet w the mean temperature was 4.3 deg. Fahrenheit lovive than in the same week in London , where the rat was 24. At the Royal Observatory, Greenwich, the Mea n height of the barometer in the week was 30124.1. The barometrical reading incre ased from 29'1610 The Mean on Tuesday to 30 . 6 1 on Saturday.tcitnci: which perature of the air in the week was 39.0 des. is 6.1 deg. below the ave ra g e of the same week,, 0 50 years (as determined b y Mr. Glaishcr). V. highest day temperature w as 52.3 deg. on Suad_.a).:, The lowest night. temperature was 28.2 deg. `peekon day. The entire range of temperature in the . was, therefore, 241. deg. The mean of the hilva r u . l temperature of the water of the Thames was.4ffdruo The di e deg., that of the lowest was 44.1 deg. en ce between the mean dewpoint temperature and a i r temperature was 61 deg. The m ean deg ree of humidity of the air was 78, complete saturation t being represented by 100. Rain fell to the am°lltinie of 0.04 in. on Tuesday. The general direction of wind was W.S. W. and N.B. At Wakefield the mini:, mum temperatures on the last five days of the w and ee- 6 ; 19.5 deg ./ were 21.5 deg., 20.5 deg., 21.2 deg., 18.5 deg. According to a return furnished by LL'' average daily quantity of sewage pumped into engineer of the Metropolitan Board of Works/ s e River Thames at the southern outfall works, Crol--,ic uess, was 46,215,285 gallons, or 209,980 cubic metres, equivalent to about as many taws by weig t