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The following are the only addresses of E. MOSES and SON LONDON. CORNER of MINORIES and ALDGATE. NEW OXFORD-STREET, CORNER OF HART-STREET. CORNER of TOTTENHAM-COURT-ROAD and EUSTON-ROAD. COUNTRY BRANCH BRADFORD, YORKSHIRE: 11 HEATRE ROYAL DRL Y-LA Nbi.—Sole -.11- Lessee and, Manager, Mr. If. B. CHATVIRTON. —This Theatre having been re-decorated under the direction of Mr. C. J. Phipps, F.S.A., is now Open for the AUTITNI N DRAMATIC SEASON, THIS EVENING, Nov. 5. Doors open at half-past Six, commence at Seven o'clock, and terminate at half-past Eleven. Prices to the public parts of the Theatre from Sixpence to Seven Shillings. Private Boxes from One to Four Guineas. Box-office open from Ten till Five daily. MISS NEILSON will appear in the character of AMY ROBSART, in the Drama of that name, THIS EVENING, Nov. S.—THEATRE ROYAL DRURY-LA K.E.• T. C. KING will appear in the character of Allvi VARNEY, in the new Drama, entitled AMY ROBSART, THIS EVENING, Nov. S.—THEATRE ROYAL DRURY-LANE PHOBUS'S FIX, in which the celebrated j. 'YOKES FAMILY will appear at Seven o'clock THIS EVENING, Nov. S.—THEATRE ROYAL DRURY LANE. AMY ROBSART ; a new Historical Romantic Drama, written by Andrew Halliday ; founded on Sir Walter Scott's celebrated novel " Kenilworth," with new and characteristic scenery by William Beverly, at a Quarter to Eight o'clock THIS EVENING, Nov. S—THEATRE ROYAL DRURY LANE. A MY ROBSART; new drama : Characters by Miss NEILSON, Misses Fanny Addison, Jesse Yokes, p, J. Mortin, and Rosina Yokes, at a Quarter to Eight o'clock THIS EVENING, Nov. S—THEATRE ROYAL DRURY LANE. AMY ROBSART; New Drama, characters by Messrs. T. C. KING, Morton, Tavares, J. B. Howard, Brittain Wright, F. Moreland, F. Charles, J. Neville, Fawdon, Vokes, F. Stanforth, H. Naylor, and Fred. Vokes, THIS EVEN ING, Nov. S.—THEATRE ROYAL DRURY-LANE. AMY ROSBART; New Drama. The Overture and Incidental Music selected and composed by W. C. Levey, executed by an increased Orchestra and numerous Chorus. The Ballet and Grouping of Crowds arranged by Mr. John Cor mack. The whole produced under the direction of Mr. Edward Stirling at a Quarter to Eight THIS EVENING, Nov. 5. — THEATRE ROYAL, DRURY-LANE. ADOMESTIC HERCULES, New Farce, by Martin Becher, at Eleven o'clock THIS EVENING, Nov. 5. —THEATRE ROYAL DRURY-LANE. ORNING PERFORMANCE.-AMY ROP:- 171_ SART.—In answer to numerous applications from parties residing in the suburbs, it is respectfully announced that a Special Morning Performance of this Grand Historical Drama will be given on WEDNESDAY, Nov. 9. Children and Schools admitted at reduced prices to the following parts of the theatre —First circle, dress circle, and stalls. Doors open at half-past One, commence at Two. Box-office open from Ten till Five daiIy.—THEATRE ROYAL DR LTRY-LANE. / 4 DELPHI THEATRE ROYAL—SoIe pt. Pr oprietor, Mr. BENJAMIN WEBSTER •, Managers, Mr. B. WEBSTER and Mr. F. B. CHArrEwroN.—THIS EVENING, at 7, THE GREEN BUSHES, oR ONE HUNDRED YEARS AGO. Miami, Madame Celeste supported by Mrs. Alfred Mellon, Mrs. Billington, Mr. Billington, Mr. Ashley, Mr. John Rouse, Mr. C. H. Stephenson, Mr. C. Sennet, and Mr. Charles Wilmot. And THE MILLINERS' HOLIDAY. Mr. John Rouse and Miss Eliza Johnstone. ST. JAMES'S THEATRE.—Lessee and Manageress, Mrs. JOHN WOOD.— This Evening at Eight, will be presented (for the nineteenth time in England) Victorien Sardou's great play, FERNANDE, revised by Sutherland Edwards, Esq. Act I. Reseued, Act 11. Loved. Act 111. Won. Act IV. Triumphant. Cha racters by Messrs. Yarren, Leeson, Lin Rayne, Murray, and Lionel Brough ; Mrs. Hermann Vezin, Miss Larkin, Miss Fannie Brough, Miss Turner, and Mrs. John Wood.—Doors open at 6.30. At 7, TO OBLIGE BENSON, by Tom Taylor, Esq. Messrs. Harry Cox, Grainger, Mervin ; Misses Marian Inch and 11. Everard, At 8, FERNANDE. At 10.30, ONLY D, by John Oxenford Esq. Messrs. Young and Grainger Misses Adair and Turner. —Dining the vacation the family circle has been recon structed and decorated.—Box-office 11 to 6. No fees. OYAL STRAND TIIEATRE, tu Sole Lessee and Manageress, Mrs. SWANBOROUGH.' this Evening, at 7, ON AND OFF, LIVING AT EASE. Messrs. Crouch, Turner ; Mesdames Ada Swanborough, E. Bufton, and F. Hughes. The New -1 1 - dify-Burly-Esque, "THE IDLE 'PRENTICE." Messrs. Terry, Paulton, Fenton, and Turner ; Mesdames Amy Sheridan, E. Bufton, Santley, Lee, Goodall, &c. VAUDEVILLE THEATRE, STRAND.- Lessees- M r easrs. IL J. Montague, D. James, and T. Thome. THIS EVENING, at 7, CHISELLING. Mr. David James. After which, at 8, the Comedy, in Three Acts, entitled TWO ROSES, by James Albery. To conclude with the successful Burlesque, DON CARLOS ; or, The Infante in Arms. Supported by Messrs. H. J. Montague, H. Irving, G. Honey, W. H. Stephens, C. Garthorne, and T. Tipme ; Mesdames Nelly Power, Amy Fawsitt, T. Lavis, and A. Newton. GLOBE THEATRE.—Manageress, Miss Alleyne. This evening at 7, THE SECRE r ; at 7.45, MARCO SPADA. Messrs. Walter Lacy and Eairelough. Madame Colonna and Troupe in a grand BRIGAND DANCE. TAMING OF TILE SHREW—Miss Alleyne and Mr. lairclough.• To con elude with BOARD AND RESIDENCE. GLOBE THEATRE.—Open every Evening at C.O,—TIIE SECRET ; MARCO SPADA ; a New and Characteristic BRIGAND DAN9E, in which Made. Colonna and Troupe will appear every Evening. t - 1 LOBE THEATRE.-TAMING OF THE sHREw. th.eat, sitters:: of Miss Alleyne, R 9 Katherine Fairrclougli, as Petillchlo.--Box Office open from 1 1 t i ll 5. T HEATRE ROYAL, ITAYMARKEI.—The EVENING, at 7, BLUE DEVILS. Messrs. Howe, Rogers, mid Buckstonc, Jun, ; Miss Fanny Wright. At 7.30, THE RIVALS. Messrs. Buckstone, Chippendale,Kendal, Everill, Howe, Rogers, and Clark ; Mesdames Robertson, Chippendale, C. Hill, and E. Fltzwilliam. After which UNCLE'S WILL. Mr. Kendal, Mr. Rogers, Miss Robertson. Concluding with A KISS in the DARK. (APR RA COM NUE. Grand Entrance, 209 vV Strand. Messrs. LESLIE, STEELE, and NORTON Lessees. Open Every Evening with French Plays. OPERA COMIQUE. Idlle. DEJAZET Great French Company To-Night. OPERA 1120MIQUE !! OPERA COMIQUE ! I DAJAZET ! DAJAZIn I ! DAJAZET I I ! French Playa French Plays i I French Plays! I ! OPtRA COMIQUE,DEJAZET as the PRINCE DE cONTI To-Night, and the Entire Wench Company from THEATRE D...TAZET, Paris,. Doors Open at 7. Commence at & DEEP 0' DAY.—Grand Irish Romantic Drama, written by Edmund Falconer, THIS EVENING (Saturday). Nov. S.—PRINCESS'S THEATRE'. PEEP 0' DAY.—The PATTERN FAlR.—lrish Jig and Faction Fight, illustrated by 200 Men, Women, and Children.—PRINCESS'S THEATRE. ITIDEEP 0' DAY.—The OLD QUARRY, or FOIL DHUlV.—Startling Sensation Scene, THIS EVENING (Saturday), Nov. S.—PRINOESS'S THEATRE. THE GREAT ClTY.—Grand Realistic Drama, X. in Two Acts, written by Andrew Halliday, THIS BVIIIN ING (Saturday), Nov. S.—PRINCBSS\S THEATRE. MADA.ME TUSS AUD'S EXHIBITION, BAKER STREET. On view Portrait Models of the Emperor Napoleon 111., the Empress Eugenie, and Prince Imperial ; King William of Frussia, and Count von Bismarck. Admission, IL ; Children under 10 years of age, 6d. Napoleon Rooms ed. extra. Open from 11 a.m. till 10 p.m. JOHN GOSNELL and CO.'S CHERRY TOOTH PASTE is greatly superior to any tooth powder; gives the teeth a pearl whiteness, protects the enamel from tiewty, and imparts a pleasant fragrance to the breath. Price is. dd. Had Bull Wharf, 93, Upper Thames street, London. ffiE SUIN.T, LONDON, SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 5, tB7O. aid from this source. The Ministry of Moderate Republicans represents very imperfectly the views of the most dangerous class in Paris. The Ultras only tolerated the Moderates whilst both parties had the common aim of overthrowing the Empire. The Reds have never made a secret of their resolve to dispose of the Moderate Republic in the same fashion as the preceding form of rule. And when we consider the determination and energy of these men, the capacity for violence enjoyed by some of their leaders, the fear with which the EMPEROR re garded them even whilst unarmed, it appears highly creditable to the Government and the order loving section of the populace, that the formidable foe should have been kept in order so long after arms had been given it. But the outbreak has come at last, and it ought to be a warning to the Govern ment. One cause of the tumult was the • 1 love of its originators for their Commune, another their hatred of an armistice. Here we have some clue—though it was tolerably plain before—to the desire for peace of men who govern at Tours, and to the obstinate determination to fight of men who rule in Paris. An armistice or a peace would almost certainly produce :an insurrection. It might very possibly overturn the present Republic, and set up a ghastly Red caricature in its place. Undoubtedly this is a serious difficulty for the Government, but it is one which they must meet sooner or later. It will not diminish by waitir.g. Indeed, if fresh disasters befall the nation, And then a rime be concluded, there can scarcely be a doubt that the existing Government will fall amidst the ruin. It might' stand at present, for in Paris,- at least, it has obviously the orderly portion of the people on its side. It is desirable that it should stand, for if it fall there is small prospect of France getting a better substitute, and a very black prospect that it will get a worse. FURTHER details respecting the surrender of Metz are not in favour of BAZAINE'S exculpation. The very able Daily News correspondent, indeed, assures us that the MARSHAL will hereafter be regarded as the brightest star in the Imperial firmament, but the source from which he will borrow his lustre is not apparent. The narratives of officers escaped from the captured army are very unfavourable. Almost the whole army and the civil population of the city regarded the surrender as either treachery or weakness, which was not precisely the case at Sedan. The correspondent of the Manchester Guardian, who was shut up in the fortress throughout the investment, gives very trustworthy particulars. Ile says that after the fall of the Empire (the news of which reached Metz on the 7th of September) it became evident that BAZAINE refused to act any longer on the aggressive. Ile had determined to play a waiting game, ready to take advantage of whatever might turn up. If the Re public prospered, his sword might be sold to it; if there was a chance of restoring the Empire, he w uld, by keeping his attitude doubtful, be ready to take advantage of that chance. These are serious statements ; but it is certain that the Marshal commenced political nego tiations some time ago, and it is now asserted that he fell into his own trap. BISMARCK, says one account, pretended to favour the political designs of the French commander, and thus managed to pass the time without serious fighting until the provisions were exhausted. Then BAZAINE was informed that the capitulation was a purely military matter, and must be considered as such. This is an exceedingly probable hypothesis, and with the information at our command, is to be preferred to any other. It skews that the Marshal playe 1 a discreditable part i scarcely unworthy of the ugly word " treachery." Indeed, there is hardly the slightest ground for the hope that his conduct throughout was irreproachable. Still, the Ministers at Tours were not justified in proclaiming him as a traitor to all France, without reserve, trial, or formality of any kind. IlonacE, hardly less than SHAKSPERE, has an universal application. Perpetually, during the lapse of the centuries, the utterance of either poet seems to have especial reference to matters altogether undreamt of in his philosophy. It is a constant surprise to scholarship, and a surprise that is among the truest evidences of the far-reaching genius alike of the pagan lyrist and the Christian dramatist. In the instance of HORATIUS FLACCITS we areremiiided of all this rather vividly at the present moment by the reflection that among the familiar words of that most beloved among all the old Roman classics there are four impassioned lines exactly expressing the actual situation at the seat of war as between the infuriated Franco-German belligerents—the ex clamations of HORACE delineating in luminous touches more especially the attitude assumed at this most critical juncture by the dismayed, dis trought, distracted majority of Frenchmen. To them across the distance of two thousand years the lyrist at this moment seems to be especially address ing himself— Furorne omens, an rapit vis acrior ? An culpa ? Itesponsum date ! Tacent ; et albas ora pallor inficit Mentesque perculsaa stupent. The solution of this bewildering difficulty may happily emerge, after all, out of the now tardily pr.posed armistice. The stupor is there, the alarm, the blind fury, and the criminal perversity, but all may even yet be dissipated far sooner than even the most instructed of the Euro pean diplomatists can themselves as yet conjecture. Astounding as have been the various incidents of the war throughcut, the most astounding of them all, we cannot help feeling beforehand, will be the abrupt. ness and the character of the eventual pacificaiion. It is all that there is left to hope for among the neutrals, and our conviction is that the negotiation of the terms of war will, when it comes, be more of a surprise to Europe than that brought about by the memorable interview at Villafranca. TOPICS OF THE DAY. NOTHING IMPOSSIBLE. AGUA AMARELLA restores the Human Hair to its pristine hue, no matter at what age. J NO. GOSNE I.L and CO. have at length, with the aid of one of the most eminent Chemists, succeeded in perfecting this wonder ful liquid. It is now offered to the public in a more concentrated form, and at a lower price. . . Sold in bottles, 3s each ; also 55., 7s. 6d., and 15s. each, nelud ng brush. Red Bull Wharf, Angel-passage, 93, Upper Thames-street, Lon don, PARTRIDGE AND COOPER, MANUFACTURING STATIONERS, 192, FLHET-STREET (CORNER OF CHANCERY-LANE), LONDON (E.O ), THE PUBLIO SUPPLIED AT WHOLESALE PRICES, AND CARRIAGE PAID to the COUNTRY ON ORDERS OVER 20a Per ream. s. d. Fine Cream Laid Note; a cheap paper..... .. ...... 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An ILLUSTRATED CATALOGUE, containing full descrip tion, with prices of Account Books, Copying Presses, Inkstands, Stationery, Cabinets, Postage Scales, Despatch Boxes, Travelling Writing Cases. Desks. post free. Established 1841 THEATRES, AND AMUSEMENTS. DRURY-LANE—A Domestic Hercules. Amy Robsart. Phobus's Fix. HAYMARKET—A Kiss in the Dark. The !Rivals. Blue Devils. Uncle's Will. ADELPHI THEATRE. —Milliners' Holiday. Green Bushes. VeuDEviLLE—Chiselling. Two Roses. Don Carlos. STRAND—On and Off. Living at Ease. The Idle Prentice. PRINCESS'S THEATRE.—Peep o' Day and Great City. ST. JAMES'S—To Oblige Benson. Fernande. Only a Halfpenny. GLOBE—Board and Residence. Taming of the Shrew. Marco Spada. The Secret. OLYMPIC—LittIe Emily and (Burlesque) Panl and Virginia. OPERA COMIQUE -Un Soir Qu'il Neigeiat. Les Pree St. Gervais. Les Forfaits de Pipermans. GAIETY—The Happy Village. Zampa. Trombalcalzar. SADLERS WELLS.—Virginius. Farce. STANDARD —Vicar of Wakefield. Operetta. AMPHITHEATRE AND CIRCUS (Holborn)—Scenes in the Arena. ST. JAMES'S HALL.—Christy Minstrels. Every evening. POLYTECHNIC—Professor Pepper's Ghosts. Afternoon and Evening. CREmonNE—Fireworks, Ballet, &c. NEW SURREY—A Striking Similarity. Link by Link, Nobody's Chill. QUEEN'S—Aunt Charlotte's IMaid. Midsumm Night's Dream. ROYALTY—WeaIth, and Stranger, Stranger than Ever. HOLBORN—Farce. The Odds. PALAIS RovAL—Professor Faber's Talking Machine. Siege of Paris. ALHAMBRA—Grand Ballet and Varieties. MADAME TUSSAUD'S (Baker-street) —From 10 a.m. till 10 p.m. ls.; extra rooms, 6d. q r. ; 1-4-er LONDON, SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 1870. AGAIN do we receive news of intestine disturbances in Paris, and this time the intelligence is both serious and trustworthy, for it comes from Tours, which is ' not precisely the place for the manufacture of reports unfavourable to France. The Socialist Reds of the capital have made another attempt to get the control of affairs into their hands. On the 31st the legions of Belleville and La Villette mustered, marched off to the Hotel de Ville, took the Government apparently by surprise, and for a time had everything their own way. The Ministers were actually captured. Forthwith did the Reds establish their beloved Commune, for the lack .of which they have mourned so long, mid out of the Commune came a Committee of Public Safety, including those three eminent lovers of anarchy, LEDRU ROLLIN, VICTOR Hucto, and GUSTAVE FLOURENS. Only two conditions seem to have been needed for a complete imitation of a '92 or '93 insurrection. Had the National Guards made common cause with the mob, and the guillotine got into active operation, the work must have been:nicely accomplished. But the first condition remained unfulfilled, and therefore the second also. The National Guards continued faithful, and the guillotine was not disturbed in the rest which it has enjoyed since TROPMANN made its acquaintance. It is true that many battalions of National Guards are formed of the Reds themselves, and indeed this portion. of the defensive forces was guilty ,of the riot ; but many more battalions are composed of the bourgeoisie, of whose few ideas stern hatred of the Reds is unquestionably one. These released the imprisoned Ministers, and dispersed the upholders of the Commune and the Committee. The news from Paris is down to Wed nesday last, and up to that date there had been no further attempt to dispute the supremacy of the Pro visional Government. A demonstration of this kind is not at all a surprising event. The only wonder is that this should be the first specimen. The German leaders counted upon dissension amongst the vast miscellaneous population, and we know that they are grievously disappointed at not gaining, so far, any MR. GLADSTONE ON IRELAND. Irishmen are, it seems, very much elated by a passage in Mr. Gladstone's speech at Islington, on Tuesday. " Although it is undeniably true," says the Freeinan's Journal, "that fine words butter no crumpets, nevertheless we accept Mr. Gladstone's gracious reference to this island as indicative of a considerable remembrance of the old country, and as evidence oi. the part of the Premier of a just appre ciation of the artistic capacity of Irishmen." The words of Mr. Gladstone were : It has been sometimes supposed that the inhabitants of Ireland were fitted only for agricultural pursuits—that they were excluded from a large portion of those careers of industry which were open to other men. Let any man who wishes to estimate the faculties of Ireland in indus try and skill, and that admirable taste which appears to distinguish almost every Irish production, and which is itself, as France has long Hhe%vn us, one of the great essential elements of mechanical excel lence and success —let any man who wishes to cure his despondent estimate about Ireland, come within the walls of the Workmen's Exhibition and he will go beyond them, I am satisfied, with the conviction that the people of Ireland have faculties not less adapted than those of other countries to engage with energy and with success— under circumstances, let ut hope, more favourable than those that have commonly marked the history of that country in former times—on the most favoured terms of human enterprise and ingenuity. TIIE HABITUAL CRIMINALS ACT. The rigid enforcement of the provisions of the Habitual Criminals Act all over the country would beyond question, produce an immediate diminution of crime. What can be accomplished under the operation of the Azt by a determined magia tracy has been illustrated at Luton. The magistrates resolved that the Act should be energetically enforced. The result was imme diate. The criminal class, it is said, became miser able, S'JIIIB left the neighbourhood for "fresh fields and pastures new," whilst others, finding their cus tomary occupation gone, enlisted in the army. The convictions have in Luton diminished by nearly one halt . . This is but a local result, but if the example of the Luton magistrates were emulated by the borough and county administrators of the law throughout the country, a national decrease of crime would speedily follow. SCARLET FEVER. The attention of the public has been directed to the prevalence of scarlet fever, more particularly in the London district. In England alone more than 60,000 persons died from the d isease in 1863 and 1864. The number of deaths from this cause regis tered in London lately has been 200 weekly. The origin of scarlet fever poison is unknown to medical science, but the way in which it is spread abroad, and the means of destroying infection, are well ascer tained. If it were possible to isolate patients, and to disinfect all clothing, bedding, and furniture at the close of the illness, the spread of scarlet fever would be stopped, and it is even considered probable that in two months it would have disappeared from the country. It is, of course, difficult to carry out these sanitary precautions to any full extent, the poorer classes are unable to bear the restriction, and the richer ones refuse to take the trouble which the necessary pre cautions engender. In order to obVlate some of the evils occasioned by the spread ot this disease, it has been suggested that every medical man who treats an infectious virulent case should report the same to a local authority, who might interfere, if necessary, to enforce the adoption of sanitary measures, and afford what assistance may be required. Should such a scheme not suffice to prevent the spread of the evil, the Privy Conneil might proclaim the in fected clistrict,and send officials to compel the removal of the sick, or carry into effect other sanitary precau tions. Such an extreme step need be taken only when it appeared evident that the medical profession or the local authorities and inhabitants of a particular place were unequal to the eflort ot dealing with the disease, or unwilling to adopt the proper means of disinfection. If it were once recognized as a principle that an infectious disease must be registered in order to secure the safety of the community, public opinion would do the rest in the matter. PROFESSOR MAX MULLER ON THE WAR. Professor Max Muller continues his campaign in the Times. He once more argues that it would be subversive of the cardinal principles of public right to allow an unprovoked war to be atoned for by a pecuniary fine, and that Germany, after her dearly bought victories, hab a right to the most ample guarantees for the safety of her south-western frontier. The Professor is anxious that it should be understood that he objects to Germany taking any territory by way of reprisal. He thinks her only justification in annexing territory, is a rigid regard for the safety of her frontier. He has such confidence in the King and his statesmen, that if Germany is once satisfied in this respect he fully ex pects a grand opportunity of raising Europe to a higher standard of international morality than has hitherto prevaile I will not be lost, and the mediaeval idea of paying for defeat in living souls will be struck out for ever from the code of international law. The professor thinks there would not be much difficulty about the annex ation of part of Alsace. They are all German by blood, many by language, and what is most impor twit, lie adds, they are still German by the simplicity and honesty of their religion. For the true patriot there exists what he admits to be a cruel option, yet an option which was formerly denied to conquered provinces—emigration. THE FRENCH PEASANTS. The thankfulness with which the Frond' peasantry receive the assistance rendered them by the agents who disburse the fund raised in England for their special behoof, forms a striking contrast, it is re ported, to the surly and ungrateful conduct of the Germans, who, nevertheless, do not scruple to ac„.ept the services of the Engish ambulance corps. The ravages of the German troops have left the peasants in a most wretched condition, and life to them would be unendurable—indeed they would die of starvation—were they left to their own resources. The concurrent testimony of Lieut.-Col. Wiggington, of the Tower Hamlets Artillery and Mr. Eliot Howard, and others who have devoted themselves to the task of distributing the fund, proves that the deplorable circumstances of these people have by no means been exaggerated. The sum of £7,285 odd is palpably insufficient to render substantial relief to the peasantry, and it should bo understood that every change in the war situation, not in the direc tion of peace, inflicts a greater misery upon them, and enlarges the fieli of England's benevolent opera tions. THE TRANSFER OF THE ITALIAN CAPITAL. The question of the transfer of the capital, says a correspondent in Rome, is becoming more and more difficult. The great Powers have ordered their representatives to remain and to continue their official visits to the Vatican, to which they were accredited. Baron von A.rnin, who, like some others' had discharged the great part of his household, has recalled them to his service, and is making every preparation for permanent residence, which he would scarcely do if he anticipated being replaced by the Ambassador at the Court of Italy. The discontent in Rome is very great, as the citizens apprehend that they will not enjoy the benefit of a transfer of the capital for many months to come, neither will the city have the annual influx of strangers in the pre sent unsettled state of things. Arrangements are being made for the future admission of visitors to the Vatican Museum, at least to the sculpture and picture galleries, so soon as the privacy and security of the Pope are assured. The King's visit is again indefinitely postponed, and the question of residence is still unsettled. The King himself is very averse to occupying the Quirinal, which has been from time immemorial the summer palace of the Popes. The purchase of the Palazzo di Venezia, the present Austrian Embassy, is talked of, but it is doubtful whether Austria . will part with it. In any case the sightseeing portion of the travelling, world are likely to be disappointed, while for de vout Catholics the glory of Rome has at least temporarily departed. There . was no ceremony on All Saints or All Souls at tho Sixtine, neither will there be at the grand festivals of Christmas and New Year, according to present intentions. AMERICAN COLLEGES. Professor l3laikie, speaking at the opening of the session of the New College, Edinburgh, a day or two since, told his audience that American colleges wore divided into four classes. Some were strictly denomi national institutions. It was attempted to carry on others under the joint arrangement of two or more denominations, A third seetion of collegeS had pro posed to dispense with religious teaching or influence, and with all special connection with religious bodies; while the last division adopted a system which he declared seemed to be the most characteristically American of the whole. Under it, while the college was in the hands of some single religious deno mination, in order to secure unity and effect to its religious influence the institution was conducted with a view to the welfare of the whole community. It encouraged the attendance of students of all deno minations, and undertook its operations in harmony with the enlightened and liberal spirit of the culture to which it was devoted. Reviewing the results of the American college system, Professor Blaikie said 'there was more of religion and of religious instruction in the American colleges than in those of the British Isles. On the other hand, there was wanting that concentration of academic lustre which marked such institutions as Cambridge and Oxford, as well as that concentration of rivalry and al-o of intellectual furniture which was to be found there. Libraries and collections of scientific apparatus were necessarily meagre, and the establish ments wore altogether on a smaller scale. The American colleges had not the glory of great national institutions ; and their chief honours were not such passports to social distinction. THE NOVEMBER METEORS. Considerable interest is felt at this time of the year, even among those who are not very learned in celestial lore, respecting the advent of the November meteors. These brilliant annual visitors vary con siderably in the length of their stay, and it is by no means certain in what parts they will be visible. In 1866 there was a splendid display though it lasted but a few hours. Had it oc curred a few hours earlier, or a few hours later, it would not have been visible in England, because, if earlier, we should have been on the sheltered part of the earth, and if later the display would have occurred in our daylight. If the November shower had been as brief in its duration in the subsequent years it would have puzzled our men of science to tell where it would be visible this autumn. Since 1867, however, the meteors, though less brilliant, have lasted much longer ; and in 1869 stray shooting stars were seen from the • 11th to the 15th of November. It is, therefore, considered from these and other observations that at intervals on the nights of November 12th and 13th, showers of stars will be visible in England, at some time between midnight and dawn, which if not equal to the brilliant coruscations of five years since, will at least be well worth observing. HER MAJESTY. BALMORAL, Nov. 2. The Queen went out in the morning, accompanied by Princess Beatrice. Her Majesty drove out in the afternoon. The Marchioness of Ely, Lady Florence Seymour, and the Hon. Emily Cathdart were in attendance. The Right Hon. Edward Cardwell and the Rev. Dr. Taylor had the honour of diking with the Queen.. The Princess of Wales drove out tyesterday, attended by the Hon. Mrs. W. Grey. THE ROYAL MARRIAGE. The London correspondent of the Birminghant Post says the designed absence of the Duke of Argyll from the Cabinet Council on Wednesday, left his colleagues at liberty to discuss the question arising out of the approach ing marriage of his son with the Princess Louise. The Cabinet have determined to propose to Parliament that £6,000 a year shall be settled upon the Princess, togather with a dower of £30,000. A suitable settlement will be made upon the bridegroom by the Duke of Argyll. The Marquess will be raised to a dukedom, with a seat in the Upper House. It is said' to be her Majesty's intention to issue a Royal ordinance, giving Prince Christian and the Marquess of Lorne, after his elevation to a dukedom, pre cedence next after the Royal dukes. SHERIFFS' BANQUET. Alderman and Sheriff Owden, and Mr. Robert Jones, the newly elected Sheriffs of London and Middlesex, gave their inauguration banquet on Thursday evening at the London Tavern. Amongst the guests were Lord Denman, General Pennefather, Admiral Belcher, Admiral Hall, Mr. Crawford. M.P., and others. In giving the toast of "The Royal Family," Mr. Sheriff Jones made, amidst general cheering, a passing reference to the recent matrimonial alliance between Princess Louise and Lord Lorne. General Pennefather, in re plying for the army, hoped that the policy which was pursued last year, when two great nations were armed to the teeth, would not be again repeated by us. Admiral Belcher, for the navy, said he was sure the nation would never allow the service he represented to fall into disuse. Our navy might defy the world, and the effective force of the marines was quite equal to the preservation of our colonies and any little foreign wars which might occur. If we gave our navy an increase of marines we did away with the necessity of sending our troops abroad. In response to the toast of " The Houses of Lords and Commons," proposed by Alderman and Sheriff Owden, Lord Denman, for the Upper House, remarked that differences between the two Houses did no harm, and that free conferences between them, not withstanding the nonsensical prescriptions of etiquette, would remove many obstacles. The House of Commons was responded for by Mr. Crawford, M.P., who on the subject of the Education Boards said all that was wanted in the City, was representa tives who would give full effect to the inten tions of the Legislature. He also warned his hearers that next session they would have to consider some measure for the government of London. In dealing with the question of property, upon this point he would be a bold man, however, who would propose for the use of the whole metropolis that which belonged essentially to the City of London. In reference to the war question, he said he did not, like many others, condemn the inaction of the present administration, believing they had clone everything in their power. The other toasts included— " The Sheriffs," " The Bar of England," " The Civic Authorities," " The Royal Hospitals," " The Under- Sheriffs," &c. Songs and glees were interspersed with the speeches. THE DECEMBER ECLIPSE. In stating that we believe that the English Eclipse Ex pedition is now finally arranged, it is due to the Govern ment to add, and we do so with the greatest pleasure, that it is quite clear that only a small part of the blame, which certainly attaches to some one, can be laid at their doors. In fact, explanations certainly are due from those who have had the management of this now famous Joint Committee. It appears that a deputation was named, and accepted the trust of representing the requirements of science to the First Lord of the Treasury, which trust they neither fulfilled nor handed back to the committee in order that another deputation might be appointed. We next hear of a letter written to the wrong Government department ; and last of all, we are informed that the letters of the Government department—the last, we believe, written not later than the beginning of September—stating, among other things, that an application should be made in October, when the possibility of granting ships could be better discussed— have not yet been brought before the Joint Committee, which has just been summoned by the Secretary. It is not for us to censure such conduct as this, but it is our clear duty to point it out, and we hope the matter will be taken up. In spite of this mismanagement, however, we hear that the Government are prepared to aid both by money and ships when an application shall be, made, and we cannot doubt that application will be made. There is still ample time to organise an expedition which shall do much good work, though perhaps it is too late to send out and erect the largest class of instruments. Large instruments, however, will be in the hands of the members of the American Government Expedition, so that this is the less to be regretted.—Nature. Mr. Power, Master of Pembroke, has been elected Vice-Chancellor of Cambridge University. BOTTLED BEER.—The convenience of having beer in bottle is greatly interfered with by the use of reputed instead of imperial pints. Many of our largest beer bottlers restrict their trade to a very great extent by pursuing. this practice, because, very naturally, the public objeot to pa y 6d. or is. for that which is in reality only worth but half the amount. In theatres and places of entertainment there is every convenience for partaking of refreshment, but the reputed pint bottle induces the majority of the would-be customers to restrain their desires rather than submit to such an extortion ; but it is pleasant to be able to note the fact that this obstacle is in a fair way of being removed, thanks to the instrumentality of many of the leading houses in this particular branch of business. Messrs. Whitbread and other large firms have determined to give the public that for which they undoubtedly pay, viz., an imperial pint of beer in every bottle sent from their establishments ; and the arrangement has but to become genarally known to enJure the preference to houses trading on this principle. ROYAL ITALIAN OPERA In spite of the fog and the frost, Covent Garden 105 fairly well filled last night, and those who braved the darkness and the all-pervading smoke were well repaid for their courage. 'Neither smoke nor fog seemed to have affected the singers. Titiens was in perfect voice, and her notes were fuller and richer than usual. She wasraptu. rously encored in " Tacea ,la notte placida" and in "d'Amor Sull' alma rosa." Signor - Vizza,ni well sustained the part of Ma itrico, but his vole° failed a little at the close of "Mal reggendo." Sign or Cotogni gave " Il Balen " with great effect, and received a most merited encore. Signor Vizzani and Mdlle. Scalchi sang the well known duet, " Ai nostri monti" with great feeling and Mdlle. Scalchi was inimitable in her represen talon of the gipsy. This opera, though so well known , or rather because it is so well known, is a great favourite, and it was a real pleasure to hear it rendered as it was rendered on Thursday night. POSTAL CIRCULARS. TO THE EDITOR OF THE " SUN." Sra,--41aving a large number of circulars to post a n nouncing our removal to new premises, we adopted the precaution •of testing postal notions. Our printer for warded two to our Dublin house, and the like to ourselveo, enclosed in an envelope cut open at both sides, leaving l b small portion uncut to prevent the contents falling out. They were delivered for the halfpenny. Being thus satisfied, we yesterday posted the first batch' and one penny has been charged on each letter, to th e great vexation and annoyance of ourselves and friends. We are, sir, your obedient servants, KINAHAN AND CO. GA, Great Titchfield-street, 3rd November, 1870. MR. REED AND THE LOSS OF THE CAPTAIN. TO THE EDITOR OF " THE SUN." SIB,— In your paper of yesterday's date you quote so article from Macmillan by Mr. Reed which misrepr°' sents me. I wrote to prevent the public press from adopting Ml' Reed's views on naval architecture, knowing that they were erroneoas,"and would, i f adopted, lead to further loss of life. This must be my excuse for asking the favour of the insertion of this letter. I anticipated that Mr. Reed would endeavour to escape the force of arguments he could not refute by questioning the accuracy of my figures. I therefore stated that they might not be quite correct, but that they were sufficient l y so for the purpose of illustrating my arguments. Mr. Reed classed the high position of the c entre of gravity of the Captain amongst the minor cans° to which " persons imputed her loss." This is an opinio n , which, for the sake of life and p ro p er ty, I h ope M r . Reed alone entertains. I stated that the loss of the Captain arose from her net having sufficient stability, and that her deficiency in this respect arose from the fact that her centre of gravity w 3B too high, and that her centre of buoyancy, or displace' ment was too low. I have since demonstrated the correct' ness of that view in a pamphlet published by Messrs. Snow, which I beg to forward to you. I have further shewn that if these centres are badlY placed, any ship will capsize if situated as the Captai n was with reference to waves, even though the side was a 5 high as Mr. Reed considers safe, and th oug h it w ere 2' feet higher than that. I said the Captain was lost because there were defects ill her design, which she had in common with other ships il l the navy, and which, if not corrected, would prove fats' to them also. Within a few days, proving the correctness of my vie" ve on these points, the Invincible has been tried, when it vi 753 found that she heeled over 14 degrees or more, without any sail whatever, and not much wind, and this no t ' withstanding that she had high sides, but because her centre of gravity was high and her centre of buoyancy low. There are six of this class, in which Mr. Reed has giv en effect tc his erroneous views, and they are all unsafe. If you or any of your correspondents will go down t ° the Thames,they may see barges loaded till their gunwhain° are nearly level with the water, and it may be observed that they are scarcely disturbed by the waves froml passing steamers ; and this is so because they have great stability, and because they have no side above water, in consequence of which the waves pass freely over th e . deck, and therefore cannot disturb the vessel by adding buoyancy to one side or the other. These barges may be seen also under a press o f sail when so loaded, and with their gunwhales under water , and yet they are perfectly safe, simply because they hav e been given sufficient stability, not with a low side, bu t without any side whatever above water. This stability is due to two principal causes : a lo' centre of gravity, and a relatively high centre of buoyancy. Common sense will dictate that what is attainable in the barges is attainable, differing only in degree, in ships like the Captain, and it only requires men with ordinal", common sense, and an ordinary knowledge of naval a rchi' tecture, to effect it.—l am, sir, your obedient servant, E. GARDENER FISHBOURis.T. London, Nov. 3, 1870. " A Silent Member," who has just published the first of a series of sketches of the House of Commons, has taken the trouble to reckon up Mr. Gladstone's speeches last session. The Premier was on his legs 178 times, and his speeches occupy about eighty columns o f th e Times ; placed in a single column it would be a sheet reaching to the top of the Monument. THE ACCIDENT TO THE PRINCESS LOUISE."'" Professor Lister, of Edinburg, has, it will have been oh served, paid a visit to Balmoral. He was, we understand , summoned to see the Princess Louise. The Princess not with a slight sprain a fortnight since ; and, its effects not having passed away so quickly as such little troubles often do, it was thought desirable to have recourse to the set vices of the Queen's surgeon in Scotland. The Princess's knee is in a state of irritation from sprain and over-exec' tion.—British Medical Journal. SCHOOL BOARDS IN PROVINCIAL BOROUGHS."'" 4.pecial orders were issued on Thursday night by the Education Department for the immediate election of School Boards in the following boroughs :—Birmingliani , Sheffield, Leeds, Manchester, Liverpool, Congleton) Aberystwith (Cardigan), Bradford (Yorkshire), Middles' borough, Bootie-cum-Linacre, Stockport, Salford, Itoch' dale, Bolton (Lancashire), Coventry, Gateshead, Bridg water, Nottingham, Stockton -on - Tees, Chipping' Wycombe, and Wolverhampton. LORD CAWDOR AND GAME PRESERVING.—The Earl of Cawdor has made a material concession to his tenantry in regard to the ground game on the estate- He has signified his intention of permitting the tenants to kill and destroy all the hares and rabbits on their faro% The only restriction he places is in the interests of winged game. They are not at liberty to use a gun or a dog. The new regulation comes into force on the let February Previous to this, Lord Cawdor, on receiving complaint- 4 about the injury to crops by the game, made over, in one or two instances, the entire shooting to the tenant at a nominal rent.—Scotsnidn. Another daring burglary has been perpetrated in Twickenham. It seems that a widow lady, named Mal' mont, residing at 4, Alexandra-viflas-avenue, having some days since received intelligence of the illness of a member of her family, locked up her house and proceeded to Scarborough to visit him, and not being able to return, sent her daughter some few days afterwards to take charge of her house. The latter, on her arrival, found the house had been, entered, and a quantity of clothing n ° diamond ring \talked at 20 guineas, and about £7 10s. 1 ° money had been carried off. A chest of drawers, where the property was taken from, was completely broken to pieces to open it, and several marks of a chisel or screw' driver were to be seen about it. THE SITTINGS' OF THE JUDICIAL COMMITTEE. The list of the forthcoming sittings of the Judicial Cour mittee has just been issued. It contains as many as "seventy " appeals, besides three Patent cases. There are four Ecclesiastical oases, and the Archbishop of Canter bury will attend on Thursday next in the case of the Rev- Mr. Voysey. It is expected to occupy two or three days On the 14th instant the Archbishop of York will attend in the case of Mr. Mackonochie, on an application to en• force the monition of the Court with respect to kneeling after the Prayer of Consecration. His Grace will hear the case on " Vestments," from Brighton, and also the "Ledbury scandal" ease. The regular sittings of the Committee will beein on the 26t instant, with more than 60 appeals, and upwards of 40 from Bengal alone. The sitting will last to nearly Christmas. The arrears of appeals are onsiderable. • SALE OF VALUABLE JEWELS.—An attractive jewel sale took place at Debenham Storr, and sous' , King-street, Covent-garden, on Thursday. The mos t costly lots were as follows : — 1,809. A magnificent hail; hoop brilliant ring, £lO7. 1,810. Three large ane lustrous brilliants, mounted as a ring, 200 guineas. 1,8 11 . Five remarkably ne brilliant stars, Co form tiara, brooches , or pendants, 100 guineas. 1,900. A cluster brilliant 0010 necklace, consisting of 26 stars, each composed of a fle e centre stone, surrounded by others . of smaller size , a single brilliant connecting each star,. 300 guineas, 2,90 1 . A beautiful brilliant collet necklace, consisting of well" graduated stones, all of fine quality, 270 guineas. 1,909. A rare large opal, surrounded with numerous diamonds , mounted as a pendant, beautifully enamelled 25,4 guined•,, 1,910. A magnificent fine spread brilliant, o f grey lustre, and the extraordinary weight of 12i carats , 275 guineas, 1,954. A large emerald of beautiful rie l , l deep ,colour, and surrounded with diamonds mounted as a ring, 27 guineas. 1,955. A curiously designed rose brooch, composed of pearls of remarkable size and f o ra) ! enriched with a profusion of rubies and diamonds, 2 1 guineas. 1,960. A superb three - stone brilliant ring, splendid match, and the finest lustre and water, enriched with six smaller stones, 129 guineas. 2,017. A magaifr cent opal, of superb quality, 5n carats, £230. THE EUROPEAN WAR. The SUN is Published Every Morning at EIGHT l' O'CLOCK, with SOME HOURS' LATER NEWS than any other paper. This edition will always contain the LATEST N EWS of the WAR, and of all other events. ew Organ. D N telt( n i t C cell ( leas wh c Tire T on 06 tout eon allu van. It i atop th e 14 re e , 801 l