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aREAT WESTERN RAILWAY. N- ,4 —The LAST EXCURSION of the SEASON to the WEST of ENGLAND.—On MONDAY, October 7th, an Excursion Train will leave PADDINGTON at S a.m., and Reading at 9.5 a.m., for Weston-super-Mare, Ifighbridge, Bridgewater, Taunton, Tiverton , Exeter , Barn sta p le (for Ilfracombe), Bideford, Starcro , s, Dawlish, Teignmouth, Newton, Torquay, Paignton, Brixham-road (for Dartmouth), Totnea, ingsbridge-road, and Plymouth ; returning on TUESDAY, October 15, from Plymouth, at 6 a.m. Passengers other also be booked by this Trtin to Truro, Penzance, awl stations on the Cornwall Railways, proceeding from Plymouth on the following morning, and returning to Ply mouth on the 14th October. For fares and full particulars see bills. THE INDUS STEAM FLO TILLA. The Directors are prepared to receive applications for DEBENTURES, at par, bearing interest at 5 per cent. per annum, guaranteed by the Secretary of State for India in Council. The Debentures Pre for five years, and may be renewed for a further term of five years, at the same rate of interest. The Debentures may be converted into Indus Steam Flotilla Capital Stock at the option of the holder. TEI OMAS BURNELL, Secretary. Indus Steam Flotilla Office, Gresham House, Old Broad-street, Sept. 25, 1801. p ANK OF DEPOSIT (Established A.D. 1814.) !No. 3, PALL MALL EAST, LONDON. Prospectuses and Forms for Opening Accounts sent free on application. PETER MORRISON, Managing Director. N E It A L 0 G Y.-KING'S COLLEGE, London.—Professor TENNANT, F.G.S., will com mence a COURSE of LECTURES on MINERALOGY, with a view to facilitate the study of GEOLOGY, and of the ap pPcation of mineral snbAances in the Arts. The Lectures Will begin on FRIDAY MORNING, Oct. 4, at Nine o'clock. They will be continued on each suceecding Wednesday and Friday at the same hour. Fee, £•t 2s. R. W. JELF, D.D., Principal. ARGYLL ROOMS. —Great success of the RUSSIAN VALSE, by Laurent, plsyed every Night at 11 o'clock.—Series of NEW DANCE MUSIC this week. Conductor and principal Cornet, M. Bouleourt ; Manager, P. (Irma. Admission ls. Selections Trovatore, MassanießO, Fra Diavalo, Martha, Crown Diamonds. 4,ZAUCE.-LEA AND PERItINS Ki beg to caution the Public against Spurious Imitations of their world-renowed WORCESTERSHIRE SAUCE. Purchasers should ASK FOR LEA AND PERKINS' SAUCE, , a Pronounced.by Connoisaettra THE ONLY 'GOOD SAUCE."' *** Sold Wholesale and for Export, by the Proprietors, Worcester; Messrs. CROSSE and BLACKWELL, London, &c. .4r,c., and by Grocers and Oilmen universally. V. IL-TOWER.-SALE OF STORES. BY Order of the SECRETARY OF STATE for WAR.—TO BE SOLD BY PUBLIC AUCTION, in the Tower, on MONDAY, the 7th of October. 1861, at 11 o'clock in the forenoon, precisely, the following STORES : Rags, Woollen (various) Leather, materials for Boots I Canvas (old) and Shoes Mattresses. Cork A moutiements Beds, Hair, kte. I Boots, Knee and Anclo Firewood Old Iron, Steel, and Miscellaneous Articles. May be viewed at the Tower from 10 to 4 o'clock, the Three Working Days previous to the Day of Sale, and Cata logues may be had at the War-office, Pall-mall; the Tower; slnd Royal Arsenal, Woolwich. AR MY C ONTRACTS.—Tenders will be received at this Office until noon on the 12th of October, from persons who may be willing to enter into Contracts for the supply of FORAGE AND PAILLASSE STRAW, in such quantities as may be required, for the use of her Ma jesty's Land Forces stationed in the following places. Forage for 12 months from the Ist November, 1861, and Paillasse Straw, for 11 months from Ist December, 1861 : FORAGE. 1. Hyde Park, Kensington, Regent's Park, and Horse Guards. 2. Hounslow and Kneller HalL 3. Hampton Court. 4. Windsor. 5. Brighton. 6. Sandhurst. 7. Enfield. PAILLASSE STRAW. 1. Brompton House, Hyde Park, and Kensington. ' 2. Regent's Park, St. John's-wood, and Portman-Street Barracks. 3. Wellington Barracks, and St. George's Barracks. 4. Tower. 5. Hounslow and Keller Hall. 16. Hampton Court. 7. Windsor. 8. Brighton, with Coast Forts from Newhaven to Shoreham. 9. Croydon. Separate Tenders must be made for Forage and for Paillasse Straw for each of the above-mentioned Stations as grouped and numbered. Forms of Tender, and Conditions of Contract, may be obtained on application at this Office, by letter or in person, between the hours of 10 and 4 o'clock. Tenders on the printed forms must be properly filled up and signed, and delivered at the under-mentioned Office, under closed envelope (marked on the outside " Tender for Commissariat Supplies,") before noon on the 12th October next. W. T. POWEII, Deputy Commissary General. Commissariat Office, 5 , New-street, Spring-gardens, London, S.W., 2d September, 1801. ADVOWSON.—FREEHOLDS UPTON AND ROTHERS THORPE, NORTHAMPTONSHIRE. TO DE SOLD, pursuant to an Order of the High Court of Chancery, in a cruise of Donaldson v. Fairfax, with the approbation of Vice-Chancellor Kindersley, hi Five Lots, by Messrs. Holloway and Son, at the George Hotel, Northampton, on SATURDAY, the 26th day of Octo ber, 1861, at Three o'clock in the Afternoon, very valuable Freehold Estates, situate at Upton and Rothersthorpe, in the county of Northampton, consisting of 374 Acres of Land, Water Mill, and the perpetual Advowson and Right of Pre sentation to the Vicarage of Rothersthorpe, part of the Estates of the late Sir Thomas Samwell, Baronet. Particulars and conditions of sale, with plan, may be had gratis of Messrs. King and M`Millin, No. 4, Danes-inn, St. Clement's, Strand, London, solic tors ; at the George Hotel, Northampton ; the Swan Hotel, Bedford ; the George Hotel, Hunting - don ' • the Royal Hotel, Kettering ; the Angel Hotel, Market Harboroug,h ; the Spread Eagle, Rugby ; the White _Hart Hotel, Leicester ; the Crown Hotel, Leamington ; and of the Auctioneers, Pitsford, near Northampton. EDWD. WEATIIERALL, Chief Cleric. GIVEN AWAY TO NERVOUS SUFFERERS. HENRY SMITH, M.D., of the University of Jena, has just published, for the benefit of Nervous Sufferers, a FREE EDITION of his valuable work, THE WARNING VOICE TO YOUNG MEN (120 pages). A medical work on the cure of Nervous Debility, Loss of Memory, Dimness of Sight, Lassitude, Indigestion, Dislike to Society, Spermatorrhcea, Local Weakness, Muscular Re laxation, Languor, Listlessness, Depression, &c., which, if neglected, result in consumption, insanity, and premature death ; with plain directions for perfect restoration to health and vigour. The book will be sent, post free, secure from ob: nervation, to any address, on receipt of a directed envelope and two stamps. Address, HENRY SMITH, M.D., 8, Burton crescent, Tavistook-square, London, W.C. EXTRAORDINARY OPTICAL DISCOVERY. Extract from the "Medical Circular," Nov. 16, 1859: — "We have observed with much pleasure an important dis covery in the grindine: of spectacle lenses by Mr. Bernard Davis, optician. They are superior to any others ; and from their peculiar transparency can be easily adapted to any Bight, avoiding all strain to the vision. We have no doubt that the most imperfect eyes may be surprisingly assisted by this novel discovery" Country residents suited with the greatest accuracy by stating age. List of Prices:—Fine steel frames, with real Brazil pebbles, 75. 6d. ; ditt 1, very finest frames, 10s. 6d. ; ditto, with best glasses, 3s. 6d., 9s. 6d., ss. Gd. ; patent panto scopic, for the clergy or public speakers, to look over without removing, with pebbles, 12s. 6d., 10s. 6d. ; with best glasses, 4s. 6d., Os., 7s. 6d. ; solid cold, 20s. per p a i r. Address, BERNARD DAVIS, 430, Euston -road, London, Optician to the Opthalmic Institutions. F TELESCOPES—By the application of the improved lenses, Mr. D. can guarantee his telescopes as Leing of the highest power and at half the usual charges, viz. : —Small pocket telescopes, to define 5 miles, 10s. ed. ; ditto, 30 miles, 21s. ; ditto, and showing all the heavenly bodies, 428.—size, from 4 inches to 6 inches long. MICROSCOPES with the improved lenses.—Student com pound achromatic microscopes, with three powers and every necessary, 635. and 84s. in mahogany cabi ne t s ; compound mi croscopes, with one strong power, magnifying 5,000 times 10s. 6d. ; ditto, three powers, 12s. tkl. ; ditto, with every ne cessary, magnifying 20,000 to 40,000, 215., 30s 12s. Printed Instructions how to use microscopes free with each instru ment. Opera and Field Glasses of the highest power, at 155., 215., 305., 40s. MAGIC LANTRORNS AND DISSOLVING VIEWS. Descriptive Catalogues for 2 stamps.—Post-office Orders payable, Euston-square, Bernard Davis, optician, 430, Eus ton-road, near Regeat's-park, London. BRIGHT'S THREE DAYS' CURE. 1, —The most speedy remedy ever known.—The BUCHU GLOBULES, containing the Quintessence of Copalbr‘ Cu bebs, Buchu, &c., at once cure, without the possibility of failure, Gonorrhoea, obstinate Gleet, Stricture, and Urethral Discharges, immediately subduing all inflammatory action ; encased in sugar, free from taste or smell, and adapted for either sex. Price lls. ; by post 12s. 6(1., free from observa tion. Prepared and sold only at the laboratory, 41A, Maddox street, Regent-street, W. (opposite the side of St. George's Church), London, by RALPH BarGrur, M.D., Member of , the Royal College of S urze o n s, England, Licentiate of the Royal College of Physiciani, Edinburgh, dx., &c. ; author of " NERVOUS EXHAUSTION," showing its cause and cure, with an Essay on SeminoleZY, the mar vellous restor ativepowers of the newly-discovered and wonderful remedy universally as the A phrodi sion. "As p ho sphorus in a s t a t e of nature illumines the darkness. so the exhaustel frame revives when impreg na ted with its electrical propertie s ." Price 2s. 6d., by post 25. 10d. ; abriauthordg - ed edi 44A tion ls., by p ost 14 stamps, from the residence of the ( Mad dox - street), where lie may be daily con ultel, from 11 to 4, for the cure of the above diseases, to which he has, fbr a len g th ened period, devoted his exclusive attention. DR. CURTIS' MEDICAL WORK, MANHOOD : A At D ICAL E SSAY ON SPERMATORRIIEA, NERVOUS AND GENERATIVE DEBILITY, &c. just ,thee 150th thousand. with numerous plates, in a sealed envelpe, price ls., Sold s t ampooksellers, and sent post paid, by the Author, or i l 2 2 A NHOOD : the CAUSE and CURE of PRE msTugE DECLINE IN MAN, with Plain Directions By Dr. J. for Perfect Restoration to Health and Vigour. A ben/vale-street, Piccadilly, London, L. CURTIS, 15, CONTENTS: the Phy INTRO DITCTORY if A PTA. it on Structure anti Vullefiellf3 of the , Reproductive Ormit ri CITAPTE it I 1.--Catices of Spermatorrhoca and Impotence; • of the various Disqualitleatio Rftrly Vicious Indulgences:, Dangers of yegleet, Potence; C 1 - 1 APTER II 1.--A RevieW of Alarrhwe ; whether rosulting from Youthful Abuse 411- Follies of Mal nritv, the Effects of Climate, or Infetion.' e Cif A PTERS IV. and V. on the modern Treatment of Gonorrhma and Syphilis. The Book concludes with numerous varied and Interesting ages, to which is added the Author's recipe of a preventive Lotion. REVIEWS OF TRH WORK. "Curtis on Manhood.—This is a truly valuable work, and Should be in the hands of young and old."—" Sunday Times," 25d March, 1856. "The author has conferred a mat boon by publishina this little work, in which is described the source of those diseases which produce decline in youth or more frequently premature old age."—" Daily Telegraph," March 27,186 f. " This work, which for twenty years has stood th e test of professional criticism and empirical hostility, treats in aplain and sympathising manner on the various disqualifications and impediments arising from nervous excitemen t and de bility ; and to invalids suffering from youthful errors and excesses it will be found valuable and useful. "—Record. London : Published by J. Allen, 20, Warwick Lane, Pater noster-row: Mann, 119, Cornhill. 119146 Of collaultstiOn —lO to 3 and 6 to $; Sundays, 10 till g, 2, GREAT MARLBOROUGH-STREET, W., NEAR THE PANTHEON. nlt: CULVERWELL, Member of the Royal 1 , College of Surgeons, Licentiate of Midwifery, and Apo thecarios' Hall, London, can be consulted daily (only) as elove, on all eases of Nervous Debility, Languor, Incapacity, Loss of Memory, Sterility, and all Functional Derangements of both Sexes, emanating from early and excessive :indul g cue& Has Just published, price Is. c by post, IS stamps; 18 scaled, No. 4, An entire new and original Work, entitled OURSELVES. Synopsis: The Physiology and Anatomy of our Generation —The Origin of ' Disease—Symptoms, Treatment, and Cure. Also, an Exposition of. and Remedy for, all Urinary Derange ments and Marital Disqualifications, MALE. The modern treatment of Syphilis, Stricture, Plennorrhagi ol a Cunorrhaa), Spermat orrhwa, lmputeuey, and all Du:cases the Urinary Organs, with Prescriptions, &c. FE'MAr.E. The Physiology and Anatomy of Women--Functional Tr re,,tiatities in Health and Sickness—Choioe in Marriage — Their Expectancies and Disappointment CALM and Removal of Sterility—The Theory and Symptoms of Gesta tion-1189 of the Speculum. Also, No. 1. Debility, HAPPINESS, and LONGEVITY; nd other Doeb7:o,l_l`fervousness, Dispepsia, and indigestion; No. 2. Their LOVE AND MARRIAGE : Batches, Happiness, and Disappointments; Love King " med.; es. Sterility Removed, and Healthy Wr it:4 Cases of s C I A:S R 7g mA t BO T O o fE R ' It i HceA; Their Ca u ur a s ti Si ta rro n to s m , es,alavnadniTnrur &o. &o. a C c. onfessions and Cure ity To be h ad Advice to the W o r king 39, Cornhill ; and the Authors. Dr. Culvorw g o e i lli t h (s e_ r in m lA i le e i g Na : O l sT y els q c 11 E1 ; 3 1 I fi e e il d a a di ea 6l u ill lp tionor livin . above.) u e au , d eau be consulted (only as N°. 21,609. PUBLICATIONS. Now ready, at all the Libraries, in 3 vols., EA S T AN I) WES T. By J. FRASER CORKRAN. " A good novel. The author has wit and knowledge in abundance, and an eloquent mastery of words. He succeeds in arresting, our attention. and keeping our curiosity awake to the end."—Daily News. llurst and Blackett, 13, Great Marlborough-street. CHARLES READE'S NEW NOVEL. " THE CLOISTER AND THE HEARTH." A matter of fact Romance. By the Author of " It's Never Too Late to Mend." Is in the press, and will appear the. first week in October. 4 vols., price X 1 lls. 6d. THE MEDICAL CRITIC and PSYCHOLO GICAL JOURNAL. Edited by Dr. FORBES WirrsLow. —No. IV., for October, price 3s. 6d.—Contains : The Case of the Egyptian Frigate at Liverpool, by Dr. Gavin Milroy.— loema , e Physicians.—Orientalism.—Swerlenborg's Dreams. -- Dr. Mundy on Cretinism,—Medical Students.—Lunacy in England—and other Articles of Medical, General, and Scien tific interest, with all the Medical and Literary Gossip of the Quarter. London: John IV, Davies, 54, Princes-street, Leicester square. Just published, a new edition, with additions, pricess., cloth, FALLACIES OF THE FACULTY. Dy Dr. DICKSON. Contents : Chronometry of Life in Health and Disease—Unity of Disease—Medical Systems—Chrono thermal System—Honiceopathic and Hydropathic Systems— Legitimate Medicine, so called : its plagiarisms and veranta tions—Alleged Change in the Type of Disease —Blood-letting and Count Cavour—London Medical Practice : its corruptions and collusions—&c., etc. • _., London : Simpkin, Marshall, and Co,, Stationers'-court; and all Booksellers. Price Sixpence, or post free for Seven Stamps, INDIAN RAILWAY and INDUS FLOTILLA GUARANTEES EXAMINED, and FOUND TO BE DELUSIVE_ With Extractsirom the Official ContrKts, as published by order of Parifitaient. By JAMES MILLS. London : Mann Nephews, 39, Cornhill. FROM OCT. 5 THE ATHENIEUM will be THREEPENCE. T HE. PRESENT DISTRESS IN TRADE fully explained in J. GROSSMITIPS " GOVERNMENT UPON FIRST PRINCIPLES." The cause is there predicated of the monetary difficulties ex perienced in 1860. The Crisis is at hand. Anxiety in bust ness has now become the grim torture. Purity of motive, intelligently exercised, must animate all Governments, or all is lost, All denominations of Constitutions are carefully examined in J. Grossmith'a "Government upon First Prin ciples." Kent and Co., Paternoster row. Just published, price 25., free by post, 2s. 4d., ON SPERMATORRHCE A. By F. B. COURTENAY, M.R.C.S.E., And formerly Surgeon to the Metropolitan Infirmary for the • Cure of Strictures of the Urethra. " The aim of the author is to present a common-sense view of the Causes, Nature, Consequences, and Treatment of this Disease, as also to free these questions from the Professional Fallacies, the Popular Delusions, and the exaggerations of Quackery by which they have hitherto been surrounded, to the destruction of the health and happiness of thousands. These objects are discussed in a common-sense and highly practical manner,"—Medical Circular. London : H. Bannon, 219, Pegent•street.; Just published, Bvo, in cloth, price 55., by post free , 55 . 6 d. , ON THE SUCCESSFUL TREATMENT of STRICTURES of the URETHRA; showing why they so often appear Incurable, when in reality they might be removed by the most simple means. • By F. B. COURTENAY, M.R.C.S.E., And formerly Surgeon to the Metropolitan Infirmary for the Cure of Strictures of the Urethra. " This work is the production of a surgeon whose special attention has been directed, through a long professional life, to the treatment of strictures of the urethra. The cases which Mr. Courtenay has given supply ample evidence of his great discriminative power in the diagnosis of the various kinds of stricture, and of the scientific principles upon which their management is founded. By his systematic management an immense mitigation of pain to the unhappy sufferers is attained, and future mischief prevented. The work we can most unreservedly and confidently recommend as a valuab, contribution, both to the general and professional reader, and ought to be found in the Private study of all who are subject to stricture."—Medical Circular. London: H. Bailliere, 219, Regent-street: The Fourth Edition, Just Published, Bvo, in cloth, price 58. by post free, ss. 6d. ON TRUE and FALSE SPERMATORRH(EA; with the View to the Correction of wide-spread Errors in relation to the Treatment and Cure of Sufferers from De bility of the Generative system, or Sexual Hypochrondriasis. Translated from the German of Dr. PICKFORD. " Dr. Pickford is blown to English readers by his frequent practical contributions to German medical literature. This is the first time, he informs us, that he has addressed himself to the non-medical reader. We trust that this may not be the last, if he shall detect any other equally flagrant evil which it may be in his power to correct."—London Medical Gazette. " The editor has conferred a great boon on the sufferers from this distressing malady by translating this little book, and by laying bare the scandalous practices of unqualified adventurers, who profess to cure a disease of which they know nothing, with no other object than to fill their own purses. The difference between true Spermatorrhaea and the various forms of disease which resemble it are accurately de -scribed, and thus a safe guide is offered for the treatment of the malady."—Medical Circular. " We have dilated so long upon the contents of' the preli minary chapter, that we have scarcely left ourselves space for any notice of the subject specially treated of by Dr. Pickford ; but the moderate price at which the •brochure' is sold, places it within the reach of every one interested in the matter."— Dublin Medical Press. London : li. Bailliere, 219, Regent-street. ROYAL FREE HOSPITAL, Gray's-inn-road, Patron—Her Majesty the QUEEN. President—His Grace the Duke of Buccleuch, KG. Treasurer—Edward Masterman, Esq. This Hospital relieves distress in its most helpless shape, that of disease aggravated by destitution. With more ade quate funds the Weekly Board could make'immediately avail able 500 beds for the relief of the large mass of suffering in this metropolis. Its present resources, supplied entirely by the Voluntary Contributions of the Public, enable it to afford, in addition to its In-patients, effective Medical Assistance to an average exceeding 2,000 Out-patients weekly. Contributions are received by the Treasurer, Edward Mas terman, Esq., Nicholas-lane; also by Messrs. Coutts and Co. ;• Drummond and Co. ; Ilerries and Co. ; Ransom and Co. ; Prescott, Grote, and Co. ; Smith, Payne, and Co. ; Glyn and Co. ; Jones Loyd and Co. ; Barclay and Co. ; Denison and Co. ; Williams, Deacon, and Co. ; Overend, Gurney, and Co.; Nisbet and Co., Berners-street ; Masterman and Co. ; and at the Hospital. J. B. OWEN, M.A„ Chairman of the Weekly Board. THE VIGOUR OF YOUTH RESTORED IN FOUR WEEDS by Dr. RICORD'S ESSENCE OF LIFE. This wonderful agent will restore manhood to the most shattered constitution, whether arising from self-pollution, excesses, nocturnal emissions, the effects of climate, or natu ral causes. The time required to cure the most inveterate case is lour weeks ; and, if used according to the printed in structions (which are very simple), failure is impossible. This life -restoring remedy should be taken by all about to marry, as its effects are permanent. It is acknowledged by the medical press to be the greatest discovery ever made. Success in every case is as certain as that water quenches thirst. Dr. Ricord's Essence of Life is sold in cases, with full in structions for use, at lie., or four quantities in one for 335., and may be sent to any part of the world, carefully packed, on receipt of remittance stamps. Sole Agents in London—Prout and Co., Patent Medicine Warehouse, 229, Strand (near Temple-bar). (Entered at Stationers' Hall.) RUPTURES.-BY ROYAL LETTERS PATENT. 'WHITE'S MOC-MAIN LEVER TRUSS (PERFECTED AND EXIIIBITED IN TILE GREAT ExFITBITION OF 1851), is allowed by upwards of Two Hundred Medical Gentlemen to be the most effective invention in the curative treatment of it EItN I A. The use df a steel spring, so often hurtful in its effects, is here avoided—a soft bandage being worn round the body, while the requisite resisting power is supplied by the Moe-Main Pad and Patent Lever, fitting with so much ease and closeness that it cannot be detected, and may be worn during sleep. A descriptive circular may he had,: and the truss, which cannot fail to fit, forwarded by post, on the cir cumference of the body, two inches below the hips, being sent to the manufacturer, Mr. WHITE, 228, Piccadilly. A Single Truss, 165., 215., 255. 6d., and 31s. 6d. Postage. ls. A. Double Truss, 31s. 6d., 425., and 525. 6d. Postage, is Bd. kn Umbilical Truss, 425. and 525. 6d. Postage, is. 10d. Post-office Orders to be made payable to John White,'Post office, Piccadilly. ELASTIC STOCKINGS, KNEE-CAPS, &c., for Varicose Veins and all cases of Weakness and Swelling of the Legs, Sprains, &c. They are porous, light in texture, and inexpensive, and are drawn on like an'orolinary stocking. Price 4s. 6d., 7s. 6d., 10s., and 16s. each. Postage 6d. JOHN WHITE, Manufacturer, 228,:Piceadilly. _______ ~ _ - - . . - - - - ... _...„. _ , , ~, ;'''' 1 li.4(r iitt. I .- - V i :., T .. Av,:t.,. • • • f t ,?..- ei • • , fe hi , .., Nii ..... .. • , " to es as it --- couict —c— be conned' --, 11 ' i t i , ::,. " I '' ~ .7. ) , ''. '; 1 ;; .-:, 4 / I * ii-, -' •!i isr. tiot; , ?.r.‘ ,. t . (In .31 , -„ 4: ~, -- ;: ei ! (C,„ , ..„'"' - ' -, ill a vr t -,t-f.,,,- _ _ „.,„46__,. .' r 4 fl r 7e - 7 f. , . 1 .?:: :' . , - ; , 7,, . - .0",{ ) 7 , '."--- ' ,1 , ,,,,,,_-,... , - t V : 441 \ i. A t i , . . , , ,)-' cat, G€j -..1 " ofa - : , , . 41111.' •-,.. -, •5. 7 - , . means supersede in l a l t e v i i . ) a i require the following lexi : lin+ ~.....„._.,...., _.. ...,-----4' 7''" 7 ., _) . "'" -1 ' „. . ...... From the Amoor to Ii TRICE. -.4d. STAMPED ....sd. cable, but there would r esult the following great inconveniences : 1. 0 wing to the Aleut is Islanas being destitute of wood the erection of t ,el'egraph poles in the stony ground, and the replar!ing them in case they be came rotten, would off( 1r great difficulties for the construction of aerial Vales. 2. That the many shore-end cabhs which would be required, mostly exposed to deterioration, espe cially on the rocky shores there, and generally more expensive than the other parts of tie cable, on ac count of the rocky beds between these islands, would be in danger of ;soon becoming useless; and, 3. These shore-end c ables would etch necessitate a man to guard it, and 'by placing tw) men on each island at least 100 mea would be required ; while at some places water• (much less foods can scarcely be found. From these causes, we may- safely ecnclude that a submarine cable all the way from Kamtschatka to America, though in the first instance more expen sive, would be more durable, and would bring the different cables to such shores where taere is a safe port and anchoring place. The following points could be selacted in the Aleutic Islands for such a submarine lne : From Petropavlovsk in Kamtschatka to -1 A village in Behring Island 2. Port in the Copper Island 3. Port Tschalschagove, at Attou Island 445 ~ 4. Port, at Kiska Island 5 Port Constantine, at the Amschilka Island , 155 6. Bay Slava Rossu, on the Tanags. Island ...... 238 - 7. Bay Nassau, do. 8. Village Nicholskoo, on the Island Atka 192 , 9. Bay and Village, Umnak Island 10. Village Illuluk, Captain's Bay, Una- 470 ~ laschka Island 11. Village Schischaldinskoe, Unimak Island .. 186 „ 12. Village Morschevskoc, Aliaska Island 124 „ Total or 1,875 geographical miles, The submarine line would therefore connect Kamtschatka with America, i.e., the Old with the New World ; but in order to completely encircle the world, it would have to be extended on one side as far as California, and on the other to the Amoor, where all the Russo• American lines meet. From the Island Aliaska an aerial line could be erected as far as to the Russo-American colonies ; but in the other less populated countries, inhabited, by wild and warlike tribes, the construction of such lines would be scarcely practicable, unless they could be properly protected. The same objection applies to the English colo nies of the Hudson's Bay Company, and further, also, to Oregon and California, and for the same reason it was found necessary by the Anglo-Ameri can Company to construct a submarine in preference to an arid line between San Francisco and Van couver's Island. Submarine cables can in the same manner be laid between Kamschatka and Aliaska, connecting the islands of Schumagine, Kardiak, and other small ones as far as the port of New Archangelsea, on Sitka, and down to the Island of Reine Charlotte. The length of this line would be 1,315 miles (2,300 vents), and it would be connected with the cable which is already laid between Vancouver and Francisco, thus establishing a communication with all the telegraph lines of America. A submarine line between Kamschatka and the Amoor would, therefore, be also preferable to aerial lines, using the latter only when urgent necessity requires. 'There are four routes for such a line, viz.:-1. Okotsk ; 2. Bolcherczk; 3. Sachaline ; 4. Japan. I. With reference to the first route, it would be likewise necessary to connect this line by small sec tional cables, as an aerial line along the shores of the Sea of Okotsk, as proposed by some engineers, would be impracticable, the country round the Sea of Okotsk being wide and uninhabitable. Starting from Nicolacvske on the Amcor, this line to Kamschatka would have to traverse the fol lowing points : 1. The Bayof St. Nicolai, in Ulbon (aerial line) 200 worsts. 2. The Chantar Islands (submarine cable) .. 200 „ 3. The Port Ajan (do.) 4. Okotsk (do.) 5. Port Tauisk (do.) 6. Cape Piagnine and lamsk (do.) 7. Tigel, in Kamtschatka (do.) 8. Nischni Kamtschatka (aerial line) Total 2,700 wersts. There would then only remain to be constructed a line of 275 wersts, including 105 of aerial line, from the southern part of Kamtschatka to Behring Island. The submarine line from Kamtschatka to America would therefore have to start from Cape Kamtschatka and Nischni Kamtschatka, and not from Petropavlovsk, but be connected with the lat ter by an aerial line of about 725 wersts from Nischni Kamtschatka. The line via Okotsk would therefore be of the following length:— Submarine cable 2,075 words, or 1,127 miles Aerial line .. Total 3,425 worsts, or 1,957 miles 11. Route via Bolcherezk : ___ Worsts 1. From Port De Castries to Cape Lasaroff (aerial line) 110 2. Straits of Sachaline (submarine cable) 10 3. Bay Nu, on the east shore of the Island Sachaline (aerial line) 130 4. Bolcherczk, in Kamtschatka (submarine cable) 950 5. Port Petropavlovsk (aerial line) 200 Total 1,400 or SOO miles. 111. Route via Saehaline : In connection with an aerial line as far as Cape Terpenia, a submarine cable of 550 wersts (315 miles) would be laid to the Russian island Urup (Curilian Islands), and meet the line leading to Pe tropavlovsk. The length of this line would be 2,800 worsts (1,600 miles), including an aerial line of 914 worsts, or 1,200 miles. IV. The route via Japan : From the Bay St. Olga to Port Hakodate, on the Japanese island, Matsmai. A submarine cable, of 600 wersts or 350 miles, which, following up the line in the direction of the Curilian Islands as far as Port Petropavlovsk, in Kamtschatka, would form a length of 2,500 worsts, or 1,422 miles. The different lengths of the line, via these four routes, taking llabarovska on the Amoor as a cen tral point, would be as follow : Total miles. L Via Okotsk, 1,272 aerial line, 1,180 cable line. 2,453 2. Via Bolcherezk, G 22/ do. 5421 do. 1,171 3. Via Sachaline, 914 do. 1,057 do. 1,971 4. Via Japan, 402 do. 1,423 do. 1,830 It will be observed that the first three routes pass through Russian territory ; the last route from Ha kodate, along the Curilian Islands, Maternal, Kun aschir, and Urup, being Japanese possessions, it would, in a political point of view, appear inconve nient, but as regards commercial interests, it would prove advantageous, Hakodate being a port used by the whole European commerce. The route via Bolcherezit being the shortest and most convenient, and the depth and peculiarity of the Sea o► Okotsk presenting no obstacle to laying a submarine cable, and passing through more inha bited countries, preference ought to be given to this route over the others, provided that no unforeseen impediment should present itself. The route via Okotsk being much longer, and therefore more expensive, besides leading towards the north, where an aerial line of 200 miles would have to be constructed through a wild and uninha bited country, the erection of such a line would be impracticable. Although the routs via Sachaline is more southerly, yet it is too long and more expensive than that via Boleherezk, and likewise more inconvenient , as it leads through the wild steppes of the Curilian Islands, which are still uninhabited. however, this line appears to offer some cIT2/1"" : ,ected with all the Russian 'acific, yet it would by no Bolcherezk, which would gths of cable:— Wersts. Miles. _.oor to Kamtschatka.. From Kamtschatka in Aliaska in America 3,282 1,875 From Aliaska to Reine Charlotte Island 2,300 1,315 n Total .......... Or abo u t 7 ,000 wersts, or 4,670 English miles, or 1,000 German miles, or 4,000 nautical miles. Instead of the aerial lines through Sachaline and Kamtschatka, underground lines would perhaps have to be substituted, owing to the wildness of that part of the country. These underground lines would therefore have to be considered as cable lines. TELEGRAPIT TO CIIINA AND JAPAN. The aerial line through Siberia, which the Russian Government is at present constructing, leads to Japan and China, and offers the quickest communi cetion with Europe. Messages from Japan can be sent to the Russian ports of Wlachvastok and S. Olga, which are situated in the Sea of Japan, e n d thence telegraphed via Siberia to London and Paris and the whole of Europe. Messages from China, sent through the Russian Post-office from Pekin to Kiachta, can be telegraphed from the latter place to all parts of Europe. If the commercial interests of Europe should re quire it, a direct telegraph, either submarine or aerial, could be constructed to Japan and China, in connection with the Siberian line. A land line would have to be erected in the direction of Kiachta. There are several routes from Kiachta to China through the desert of Gobi, but the one which is at present used by the Russian post traffic would have to be chosen for the construction of a land line, forming a length of 1,775 wersts (1,015 though one-half of this—viz., from Urga to ;t gan, a distance of about 1,285 wersts (735 miles) — is a woodless, stony, and sandy tract of land, and only inhabited by nomadic Mongols, who relieve each other at the post stations ; yet there would be no difficulty in constructing a telegraph line, as at certain places where there are pasture grounds and water in abundance stations could be erected for the men guarding the line. It would also be advisable to substitute iron for wooden poles in case one or more of the poles should in time become useless, as wood in this part of the country is very difficult to procure. H, owever expensive such a land line would be, it deserves mature consideration whether the vastness of the commercial interests of Europe would not warrant such an outlay, as the want of wood for building purposes, the expense of supplying it, the erection of stations in the desert, and the supply of other necessities, would increase the expense by 500 rubles (about LSO) per werst, which would amount for the whole length of the 1,775 wersts of land line to 900,000 rubles (3,250,000 f., or £130.000). But as regards a submarine telegraph to China, the first connecting point with the Siberian line would have to be at Shanghae, the most important post for the China-European commerce, from which place alone messages could be transmitted to Europe to an extent that the expense of such a cable would in a short time be covered by the traffic. From Shanghai a branch aerial line to Pekin could be constructed, but the erection of such a line in the present disturbed state of China would scarcely be possible; and as regards the length of a submarine line thence to the shores of the Bay of Petshelig, it would, according to the indication of the map (to which we can only refer) be about 1,100 wersts (630 miles), the expense of which would be about 1,375,000r5. If on investigation it should be found that a sub marine line in this direction offers no difficulty, the expense of the whole telegraph line from Kiachta, in Siberia, to Shangha, and thence to Pekin, would amount to 2,300,000r5. (8,300,000 f., or £330,000). If on the other hand any political obstacle should prevent the carrying out of this line, it could be connected with the Russian ports at Shanghae. Feom the future telegraph termini of the Siberian line at the ports of the S. Olga or Novgorodsky to wards Shanghae there are several small islands, which could be used as resting points for the cable and as stations; they lie, besides, near Japan, so that a branch telegraph line would connect Japan with the main one. The length of this cable line between the Russian shores and the Sea of Japan would be as follows : From the Port of Novgorodsky, Gulf d'Auville, to— The Island of Dagelet „ Toussima Quelpart „ Shanghae 3OO „ From the Island of Toussima to Nagasaki, in Japan ' Total 1,200 nautical miles ; 2,100 wersts, which would cost about 2,500,000 roubles (9,000,000 fr., £360,000. The length of the whole line between Shanghai and London would therefore be : The length via Kiachta, in Siberia, to Pekin, 12,000 wersts, or 6,860 miles. The length via the Sea of Japan and the Islands of Toussima or Quelpart, about 14,650 wersts, or 8,370 miles. But as the telegraph line to the East Indies through the Mediterranean and the Red Sea, as projected by the English, forms a length of about 19,000 wersts, or 10,860 sea miles—viz., 4,000 miles more than that via Kiachta, the latter being the same length as the line between the Amoor and the Island Reine Charlotte, the same amount of capital as that expended on the East Indian line would suffice for the universal telegraph connecting the East Indies with Shanghai, and thus establishing a telegraphic communication between Europe, America, China, and Japan. From the above we may come to the conclusion what material advantage could be gained by com munication through Russia with the East. THE SUN, LONDON, THURSDAY ]EVENING, OCTOBER 3, 1861. SPORTING INTELLIGENCE. NEWMARKET FIRST OCTOBER MEETING. WEDNESDAY. A genial rain during the night had purified the atmos phere from yesterday's sultriness, and a bright sun ren dered the sport, although somewhat meagre, quite enjoy able. Country accounts on Tuesday's racing were settled at the Rooms in the morning, when La Vapeur was in great request for the Cesarewitch, and Gabrielle d'Estrees for the Cambridgeshire. Messrs. Tattersall sold a few lots of blood stock, as usual, on the second day of this meeting, and at 1 o'clock carriages and horsemen moved onwards for the Heath, where the company showed but little diminution, despite the absence from the card of any very important event. The last race was run at half-past 1, when Imaus defeated a field of seven; and won the Newmarket St. Leger. --- - The Granby Stakes of 33 sous each, 20 ft, for 2-yr-olds ; winners extra ; colts, Bst 71b, and fillies Bst 31b. From the turn of the lands in. 12 subs. Mr. Greville's Queen Elizabeth, Bst 31b .. (L. Snowden) 1 Lord Stamford's King of Hearts, 9st (inc 71b ex) (French) 2 Lord Lonsdale's Flax gelding, Bst 71b (Rogers) 3 C oun t Batthyany's Ballerina; B st 31 b (Sharpe) 4 Betting-6 to 4on King of Hearts, 3to 1 agst Queen Elizabeth. Ballerina, who was extremely fractious at the post, jumped away with a clear lead on the lower ground, followed by King of Hearts, the Flax gelding, and Queen Elizabeth. In this order they ran into the rails, where the favourite went up to Ballerina, who in a few strides after was beaten and dropped back. Queen Elizabeth at the same time passed the Flax gelding and joined King of Hearts, the pair run ning a close race home together, Queen Elizabeth running the longest, winning very cleverly at last by half a length ; a bad third ; Ballerina finished a bad fourth. Handicap Sweepstakes of 15 sous each, 10 ft, for 2. yr-olds. T" YC• 8 subs. Mr. W. G. Crayon's Callipygo, 6st 41b Mr. E. Mills's Antonelli, 7st 101 b (Cotton) 2 Count F. do Lagrange's Allez y Rondement, Bst 41b (H. Grimshaw) 3 The following also ran :—Blackcock, Victress colt, and Sister to Reveille. Betting-5 to 2 agst Caßime, 3to 1 agst Fantasia, and 6 to 1 agst Blackcock. The flag was lowered to an excellent start ; the favourite, being first off, made play at a good pace, followed by the Victress colt, Allez y Rondement, and Blackcock, the others lying off. Ilalf way to the cords the leading horses were joined by Antonelli, who in a few strides after went up to Callipyge, and raced with her to the end, and was beaten, after a splendid set.to, by a head, a neck separating the second and third ; the others close up. Sweepstakes of 10 soya each; for 2-yr• olds:; colts, Bst 71b; and fillies, Bst 41b. The winner to be sold for 50 sovs, if demanded, &c. First half of Ab. M. 'lO subs. Mr. Angell's Entomologist, Bst 71b .. (Perry) 1 Mr, Rayner's Tubalcain, Bst 71b (W. Bottom) 2 Sir J. Hawley's Fantasia, Bst 41b (Carter) 3 Victress colt, Dr. Pusey, Reporter, Alba, Bravo, and Twinkle also ran. Betting-7 to 4 agst Alba, 4to 1 agst Bravo, and sto 1 agst Fantasia. Fantasia, on the lower side, made the running, followed by Tubalcain, Alba, and Entomologist, the latter lying wide on the upper ground, with the others following in close order. In this way they ran in to the new ground, when Alba was beaten, and. Entomologist at the same time came out, followed by Tubalcain and Fantasia, the three finishing a good race home, the former winning easily at last by two lengths, Fantasia was a bad third, Alba fourth, Twinkle fifth, Mr. Day's two next aide by side, and Re porter last. Handicap Sweepstakes of 20 soya each, and only 5 ft if de clared, &c., to go to the owner of the second horse; for 3-yr-olds and upwards. D.M. 5 subs, 2of whom pay 5 sovs ft. Lord Coventry's Flitch, 5 yrs, 7st 91b .... (W. Bottom) 1 Count F. do Lagrange's Mdlle. Chantilly, aged, Bst 101 b (Grimshaw) 2 Mr. W. G. Craven's Woman in Red, 4 yrs, 7st 91b (Fordham) 3 Betting-6 to 4 agst Flitch, 7to 4 agst Mdlle. Chantilly, and 3 to 1 agst Woman in Red. Mdlle. de Chantilly, having a slight lead, made play at a good pace, followed by the favourite, the pair running together on the lower ground, Woman in Red followed extremely wide on the other side. These positions were retained until they reached the T.Y.C. post, where Woman in Red was in trouble, and shortly after was out of the race. On entering the dip Flitch ent to the front, and won very cleverly by three parts of a length; a bad third. Second year of the Thirteenth Triennial Produce Stakes of 10 sovs each ; colts, Bst 71b ; fillies, Bst 41b ; the owner of the second horse to receive a sum equal to 10 per cent., and the third a sum equal to 5 per cent. on the whole stake. A.F. 50 subs. Mrs. Osbaldeston's Camerino (H. Grimshaw) 1 Lord Exeter's Knight of St. Patrick ....(G. Fordham) 2 Mr. C. Alexander's Will-o'-thc-Wisp (E. Sharpe) 3 Prince Plausible, Wing, and Lady Blanche also ran. Betting-6 to 4on Camerino, 4to 1 agst Knight of St. Patrick, and 5 to 1 agst Will-o'-the-Wisp. Camerino, as usual, rushed to the front immediately after the flag was lowered, followed by Will-o'-the-Wisp and the Knight of St. Patrick; the others, headed by Prince Plau sible, lying several lengths away. On entering the cords Grimshaw indulged his horse with a pull which enabled his immediate followers to get upon better terms with him, but on entering the dip he came away by himself, and won in a canter by ten lengths. The Knight of St. Patrick, who came with a determined rush within half a dozen strides of the chair, obtained the second money by a neck from Will o' •the-Wisp ; Prince Plausible was a bad fourth,Wing fifth, and Lady Blanche last, beaten off. Fifty Pounds ; for 3-yr.olds, 7st 71b ; 4-yr-olds, Bst 81b ; 5-yr-olds, 6-yr-olds, and aged Bst 13Ib ; the winner to be sold for 300 sovs. D.I. Mr. Rayner's Conundrum, 3 yrs, 7st 71b .. Bottom) 1 Mr. Godding's Miss Eva colt, 3 yrs, 7st 71b (T. French) 2 Mr. Batson's Hagar, 3 yrs, 7st 71b (J. Daley) 3 Mr. Rigby's Lancaster, 3 yrs, 7st 71b (Perry) 4 Betting-11 to 8 agst Miss Eva colt, and 2 to 1 agst Conundrum. Conundrum and the favourite came on together, the for mer with a slight lead, but reaching the turn of the Lands, they joined and ran closely locked to the end, and, after a plentiful supply of whipcord, Conundrum was enabled to win by half a length. Hagar and Lancaster trotted in third and fourth some 100 yards in the roar of the pair. The St. Leger Stakes of 25 soya each ; for 3-yr-old colts, Bst 71b ; and fillies, Bst 31b. Winners extra. Maidens allowed 71b. The second to receive 50 soya, and the third to save his stake. D. I. 22 subs. Lord Stamford's Imaus, Bst 71b (A. French) 1 Baron Rothschild's Grouse, Bst (G. Fordham) 2 Mr. F. Barnes's b c Oberon, Bst 71b (Gunn) 3 Mr. Alexander's Will-o'• the-Wisp, Sst 71b (E. Sharpe) 4 Mr. Merry's Starlight, Bst 71b Sir 11. Des Vceux's c Snapshot, Bst 71b .... (S. Rogers) 6 Mr. H. Savile's Reveille, Bst 71b (Aldcroft) 7 The lot left the post in close order, with the exception of Will-o'..the-Wisp and Oberon, who laid off some lengths. On settling into their places Grouse, on the whip-hand, made the running, having for his immediate followers Reveille, Imaus, Starlight, and Snapshot, the five running nearly abreast across the flat; but on reaching the turn of the Lands the lot closed up, and ran so to the site of the old Duke's Stand, where Grouse and Starlight came away to gether, closely followed on the upper ground by Imaus, with Will-o'-the-Wisp and Oberon lying wide on the other side. Half-way in the distance Starlight was beaten, and quickly disappeared from the front, Imaus at the same time moving towards the front, and in a few strides got to Grouse's head, the pair finishing a fine race home, Lord Stamf4r3 winning at last by a short head. Oberon finished a bad third, Will-o'-the-Wisp fourth ; the others, as placed by the judge, being beaten off some distance. NEWMARKET, WEDNESDAY. BETTING AT MIDNIGIIT. CESARE wITCH. Bto 1 agst La Vapeur 16 to 1 agst Ivanhoff 25 to 1 agst Paste 25 to 1 agst Schism 1000 to 15 agst Stampede 20 to 1 Lod. Umpire and Evenhand (coupled) CAMBRIDGESHIRE. 16 to 1 agst Gabrielle d'Estrees 50 to 1 agst Itussley 50 to 1 agst Snapshot 1000 to 15 agst Doefoot CHESTERFIELD MEETING—WEDNESDAY. The Nursery Handicap of 5 sovs each, with 40 added, for two-year-olds. About three-quarters of a mile. Mr. Hudson's Captain Crow, 7st 41b (in. 71b ex.) (ChaHoner) 1 Mr. Law's Incitatus, 7st 121 b (Clements) 2 Mr. Eastwood's Mayflower, fist 121 b ...... (I-I aril castle) 3 Mr. Gulliver's Rossmore, Est 121 b ........ (11. Taylor) 4 Mr. Barber's Hare, Gst 41b Betting-6 to 4 agst Incitatus, 2to 1 agst Rossraore, and 4 to 1 agst Captain Crow. _ - W on by a neck ; three lengths between second and third; and half a length between third and fourth. The Chatsworth Stakes of 50 sous added to a handicap stakes of 5 soya each. Nearly a mile and three quarters. Mr. Barber's Doncaster, 4 yrs, 7st (E. Taylor) 1 Mr. Parrs Kildonan t 3 yrs, 7st 81b (S. Steggles) 2 Mr. T. Wright's Twinkle, 3 yrs, 6st 2 (inclu. 71b extra) (H. Taylor) 3 The following also ran :—Coronet, Willie Wright, Lady. Bird, and Dubious. Petting-2 to 1 each agkt Xildonau aid Coronet, A to 1 agst Twinkle, and 5 to 1 agst Doncv.ster. Won by ten lengths, and same distance between second and third. The Scarsdale Stakes. About three-quarters of a mile. Mr. Brown's Mermaid, 3 yrs, 7st 71b (Clement) 1 Mr. Osborne's Weasel, 5 yrs, Bst 131 b... (J. Osborne) 2 Mr. Land's Bayard, 3 yrs, 7st ....... (Salt) 3 Mr. Culshaw's Birdlime, 2 yrs, Est. ... (Hardcastle) 4 Mr. Carr's Eh eu , 4 y rs , B s t 81b.. Mr. Smith's Sweetbread, 3 yrs, 7st 101 t --(Entwistle) 6 Mr. Bates's Cumberland, aged, Bst 131; b (Challoner) 7 Betting-5 to 2 agst Svieetbread, 4tc 1 each agst Weasel and Bayard, and sto 1 agst Cumberlat d. Won by ahead —a neck separated the second and third.. The Cavendish 'Stakes. About half a mile. Mr. Parr's Tolurno 2 yrs, 7st 121 b........ (S. Steggles) 1 Mr. Whitehead's lficochtt, 3 yrs, Bst ILb (Cb.alloner) 2 Mr. Hopwcod's Charles. Fox, 2 yrs, 7st 21b....(Aatley) 3 Pigdon and Chrysalia-also ran. Betting-3 to lon Tolurno, who WO n easily by half a length; there was a length between the s second and third. Pigdon and Chrysalis were loft at the I , ost. Tho Innkeeper's Stakes (handicap), Half a mile. Mr. Wood's Caliban, 3 yrs, 7st 51b (E. Taylor) 1 Mr. J. Hopwood's Miss Mary, 2 yrs, 6F .t 41b (Whiteley) 2 Mr. Hobson's North Wold, 3 yrs, 7st alb (Challonei) 3 Mr. Carr's Breechloader, 3 yrs, 6st Illio .... (C. Searle) 4 Mr. Barber's Abron, 6 yrs, Bst 71b (Entwistle) 5 Mr. S. Freeman's Chrysalis, 2 yrs, 6st. (Morris) G Betting—Even on Miss Mary, 3 to 1 agst Caliban, sto 1 agst North Wold, 6 to to 1 agst Chrysa Hs, and 8 to 1 agst any other.—Won by four lengths; there was a length between the second and third. TELEGRAPHIC COMMUNICATION B TIVEEN EUROPE, AMERICA, CHINA, JAPAN, AND THE EAST INDIES, IN SIBERIA. The following highly interesting paper has been communicated to the Morning Post for publica- [on : The failures of the experiments in submarine telegraphic lines, and the consequent losses at tendant on them, are of such a character that their causes deserve minute investigation. In addition to the incomplete examination of the depths and pecularities of the seas and oceans, and the imper fect mechanical contrivances for that purpose, there are still far greater obstacles to be overcome to enable a complete examination to be made, and to establish telegraphic communication between the different parts of the globe, separated by vast oceans, impenetrable deserts, or barren wilds. Such an enterprise as that of connecting the Old World with the New, and other parts of the globe, cannot be carried out without great loss of capital, and other sacrifices; and even if successful for a time through the application of some improved con trivance, it would alwaysbe very expensive to main tain it in perfect order. The unsuccessful projects of the Atlantic and Red Sea cables, which have swallowed up nearly £2,000,000, so that these en terprises are now considered by men capable of judging to be dead failures, and yet they are not so impracticable as many would seem to believe, pro vided that a different and safer plan than that hitherto pursued be followed—viz., the adoption of the route through Russia, where, passing up through the Behring Straits (about 50 miles broad), the Aleutic Islands seem to form the piers of a bridge, shaped out, as it were, by nature to connect the Old with the New World. That the eastern route, via Russia, has already proved of great importance to Europe, is proved by the sensation that was excited in 1858 and 1860, when the papers received the telegraphic news, via Siberia and Russia, of peace having been concluded with China, and yet telegraphy in this part of the world is only in its infancy; it may also be added that the English and French Ambassadors at China are now using that line for their correspondence by transmitting it from Pekin through Mongolia. Another fact may be mentioned bearing on this point—viz., that a telegraph company in England has offered several commercial houses in London to transmit their messages from and to the East Indies through Russia and China, via Pekin, which is coa sidered a quicker route than the usual mode of com munication, the East Indies being connected by steam navigation with the Chinese ports, which will now be extended from Shanghae to Tien-tsin, on the river Hai-he, or the Peiho. East Indian mes sages sent by this route are forwarded to Pekin ; those from the latter place are handed over to the Russian Post-office, and transmitted to Kiachta, taking from 11 to 14 days ; thence by courier to Kasan, and sent by telegraph thence to London ; but as soon as the telegraph line, which this year will be completed to Omsk, shall reach Irkutsk (sometime in 1862), European telegrams to or from Pekin will be transmitted in 14 days. Thus the universally important Siberian line will be a fait accompli, more particularly if it is carried through America. The Russo-American telegraph line will be con structed as -follows : A line as far as Omsk, via the Ural Mountains, will unite Europe with Asia this year, and the fol lowing year it will be extended to Irkutsk, so that in 1863 all the Russian ports will be connected through the sea of Japan, Nikolaevske, and the Amoor ; and telegraphic communication from the Baltic to the Pacific will be finished in the year 1864. At the same time, i.e., during the year 1862, the North Americans will construct a line as far as San Francisco, through the scarcely penetrable desert wilds and mountainous districts inhabited by the Red Indians. Thus, in the year 1862-3, there will be two well constructed telegraph lines, with two conducting wires on the two opposite shores of the Pacific ; the one leading to the shores of the Baltic will bring the telegraphic news from New York, Boston, Canada, Philadelphia, New Orleans, and from all the Northern States of the New World; and the other from Castries and '\Vladivostok to Europe will be connected with London, Paris, Lisbon, Rome, Algiers, Naples, Constantinople, and all the prin cipal cities of the Old World. Between these two telegraphic stations there is that large ocean the Pacific (several thousand miles broad), which towards the north, becomes narrowed 1 to about 50 miles, and forms the Behring Straits. To this, the sole point of connection of the Old with the New World, the attention of several scientific gentlemen has been drawn, who considered it prac ticable to construct a telegraph between the two shores, and many, amongst whom were Colonel Shaffner (in the year 1854), Liger de Libessard (in 1857), Slegh (in 1859), and the American Collins (in 1861), offered their services to the Russian Go vernment. But the impracticability of carrying oat such a project arises from a fact with which these gentlemen were not acquainted—viz., the nature of the coun tries around Behring Straits and the Behring Sea, such as Tschuklsehy and the North-Western parts of America, through which aerial lines would have to be constructed. They are so wad, and covered with perpetual ice, that even the maintenance as well as the construction would be impossible, as no human being could exist there for any long period of time, and the length of the requisite line would of necessity require some intermediate stations. No notice need therefore be taken of a project to lay a line in this direction. But there is another direction, viz., in the south , ern part of the Behring Strait, which Almost seems to be pointed out by nature as the only link by which the Old could be connected with the New World. This connecting link appears in the shapo of small adjacent islands, called the Aloutic Islands; and the line from Kamtschatka to America, across these islands, would be about 1,600 miles long. The sea in this region is as broad as the Atlantic be tween Valentia (Ireland) and Trinity Bay (New foundland), but with this difference, that, instead of the great and universal breadth of the Atlantic, it is studded with large and small islands, separated by small bays, the largest of which (that of Copper Island) is about 200 miles (350 wersts) broad, the breadth of the others being as follows :- 1 1 3 1 8 4 32 30 Total.. 80 islands. These islands are mostly extinguished volcanoes, mountainous, rocky, and woodless. Some of them are inhabited by Aleutes, and some are Russian and American depots. The sea in this part, with the exception of some of the bays, is never frozen over, but sometimes small pieces of thin ice, driven in from the rivers, float there, and also sometimes real polar ice. Without entering into a topographical description of the climate, &c., there, this route may, under all circumstances, be considered as the best and safest for laying down submarine cables. Such a line can be constructed either by connect ing these islands by short submarine cables and aerial lines on the land, or without the latter, by selecting some suitable points (such as ports and in habited places) through which a long submarine cable could be conducted. In the first place, such a line would consist of 770 miles of submarine cable, and 233 miles of aerial lines. Such a line would at first sight appear pre ferable, as the aerial lines interconnecting it would be §Q M llOl l cheaper than if the whole length were THE EAST INDIAN TELEGRAPH. As the English can make no use of the Red Sea cable, they propose now to construct aerial lines through the wild and barbarous countries of Asia Minor and Persia, and thence to Belooehistan and Affghanistan. Although the carrying out of such a project may be successful, yet the maintaining of such a line in a state of repair would be equally expensive as difficult. But if a general telegraphic communication with the East Indies should crown such an undertaking with success, a glance at the map of Russia would convince one that the Russian telegraph line along the Caspian Sea, Orenburg, and Omsk, can very easily be extended to Teheran, the shores of Syr- Darja, and the Sea of Issik-Kul, and that, in case of any political misunderstanding, the short line between the Russian and Indian frontier stations relations with the coußldusesaly be ia si hming des n t o royed. commercial messages wouldgs f i r a no omsu o t c h h e r a advantagetelegraphic transit East Indies com munication. We cannot too strongly recommend this route to the East Indies, which in every respect is a safer and better one than that through the wild steppes of Asia Minor and Persia. I shall on some future occasion point out more minutely the telegraphic route between Russia and. the East Indies. _ (Signed) D. RomANOFF, Lieut.-Colonel, Chef des Telegraphes, Siberie Orientale. According to a circular of Messrs. Arles Dufour and C., of Lyons, the silk market, after a protracted dullness, exhibits a slight improvement. Manufacturers, since the beginning of the month, have succeeded in diminishing their stock of goods, and have also received some orders for general European consumption. Prices, consequently, are now very firm for all descriptions of silk; and in those qttali. ties which had linden; me the heaviest fall there Las been even a slight advance. Still, it is said, as long as there is no improvement in the American trade, a more deeidedly favourable change can hardly be expected. [Anviut r rismunNT .]—llolloway's Pills.—The Liver and its Ailments. Alteration of temperature and muggy wea ther exert the mos t deleterious influence over the liver and its secretion. Against occasional bilious attacks no preven ti on can always guard, but Holloway's pills pl aces the i r i m mediate taro w ithin the reach of all. Fermented 11. liquors s hould be refrained from, and all errors of diet scru pulously avoided while these purifying pills taken according to the p rudent directions are being which envelope them. They will soon dispel uneasiness di sor dered action, without interference and discipline all plea sure, or study. Pains in the side, fi e with business, and abdominal fullness are likewise remediable constipation, ise remediable by the same or aillUYiDg ' regulate, means, which, without irrit a ti ng re store, and strengthen every era, u , , IMPORTATION OF WHEAT. The returns of our importations of wheat and flour for the eight months ending the 31st of August show that their total value must have been little short of twenty millions sterling, air L s f inst seven millions in the corre sponding period ilB6O, and about eight millions in 1859. The proportions derived front the respective sources of supply wore as follows: WHEAT. Eight Montha ending Aug, 31. 1859. 1860. 1861. Total importation (qrs.).. 2,885,245 2,528,640 4,908,208 Percentage. From 1859. 1860. 1861. Russia Prussia Denmark 5 8 31 Mecklenburg .. 31 5 2 Hans° Towns ll 3/ 31 France Turkey & Moldavia, & Wallachia, 2 5 4 Egypt United States l5l 361 Other countries 100 100 As regards wheat, it thus appears that the greatest fluc tuations occur in the imports respectively from France and the United States. In 1859 the position of the two countries as contributors to our wants was exactly opposite to that which they now occupy. In 1859 Franco supplied more than a third of our whole requirements, while the amount from America was merely nominal. America has now supplied 261 per cent., and France only 31, per cent. Of our sup plies of flour the following have been the sources : noun. Eight months ending Aug. 31, 1859. 1860. 1861 Z Total importation (cwts.) 2,741,257 2,463,092 5,030,281 Percentage. i From 1859. 1860. 1861. Hams Towns France United States 3 15 26 Other countries 100 100 100 Here, again, the command of the trade has fluctuated chiefly between France and America, France having supplied in 1859, 91 per cent. of our whole importations, and America only 1 per cent., while this year America has sent us 61 per cent., and France only 9 per cent. Of other grain—namely, barley, oats, peas, beans, and Indian corn, our importations this year have been of a value little short of 10 millions, while last year they were under 8 millions, and in 1859 under 5 millions. , It is from the abundance and superiority of these crops in the harvest just secured that we shall especially experience a diminu tion of the necessity for payments to foreign countries during the next 12 months. PROSECUTION OF A DEALER ICY GAXE AT BRIDGNORIIi. EXTrAORDINARY SCENE.—On Monday, at the Bridgnorth Petty Sessions, before L. Whatmore, (Mayor), Major Acton, T. W. W. Browne, T. Smith, T. Deighton, W. L. Lowndes, and T. Colley, Esqs. Edwin Davies, game dealer and fishmonger, was charged under the Ist and 2d William IV., cap. 32, section 28, with having on the 21st of September purchased two partridges from one Ann Gallior, she not being licensed to sell game. Mr. Batte, who appeared for the prosecution, said the present might appear to the bench a weak case, but it was notorious that the defendant Davies had been known to deal with poachers for some years past, although hitherto he had carried on his nefa rious practices'so cunningly that it had been impos sible to detect him. In the present case he believed that Mrs. Gallior had had a brace of partridges presented to her by Earl Graville's gamekeeper. She took them to the defendant Davies, who bought them for ls. 6d. The Bench—What is the market price of a brace of partridges ? Mr. Batte-3s. I appear as the prosecutor my self in this case, as I am a member of the Associa tion for the Suppression of Poaching. The Mayor—You are no doubt employed by the association, but I certainly think on the present occasion you have rather exceeded your duty. You have no right to charge Davies with being in collusion with poachers unless yoii are able to adduce proof to that effect. You are not warranted in making such assertions. 1 think it would be as well if you were to confine yourself to facts. De fendant has hitherto borne a respectable character in this town, and I certainly think you have ex ceeded your duty. Mr. i3atte—l will not submit to such observa tions. I maintain that as an advocate I have not exceeded my duty. I had a perfect right to make the observation that I have made, and I should like to know whether the other magistrates on the bench agree with the opinion expressed by the Mayor. Mr. S. W. W. Browne—The other magistrates do not agree with the observations of the Mayor. Mr. Batte—l am glad to know that. The Mayor—l think you have no right to make such remarks concernin g a tradesman unless you are prepared to prove them. Mr. Batte—l can easily understand you. You yourself favour poachers. You told me in your own shop that you would buy game from them. The Mayor (excitedly)—l deny it ; and I now maintain that you have no right to make such broad assertions unless you have proof to back them up. After some further colloquy, Mr. Batte said—l am surprised that the Mayor should sit on the bench and defend a man who had been a convicted felon. Defendant—l never was a convicted felon; I will make you prove your words. Mr. 3atte—You were convicted for felony at the Shrewsbury sessions. Defendant—l was not ;it was only for a common assault. I shall bring an action against you. Mr. Batte—You may do that as soon as you like. The defendant was then fined 35., including costs, and his licence withdrawn. CROYDON GREA7 CATTLE FAIR. -- This great cattle fair was opened yesterday morn ing at eight o'clock, but for se veral hours previous the inhabitants of the town were on the gut me and the different roads leading to Croydon pre sented a very animated scene, from the continuous s t re am of vehicles, intermingled with droves of cattle and flocks of sheep that had been placed in paddocks and fields in the vicinity, and for a con siderable distance around Croydon. In the horse market, in addition to the usual number of horeedealers and farmers in want of animal for agricultural purposes, officers from Wool wich, Maiddone, and Canterbury were engaged in purchasing horses for the Artillery, Cavalry, and Military Train. The number of beasts was very large, and in good demand, Scotch fetching from . £l3 to £18; Herefords from £l2 to £l6; Dovons were greatly inquired for, and realised from £l4 to £B9. The fair will be continued today and to-morrow, We read in Galignani:—" Mr. E. Watkin Edwards, accompanied by hilt friends, Mr. Harrison Ains worth and Mr. Lyster O'Beirne, arrived at Paris on Satur day last in his steam yacht Penelope, belonging to the Royal Victoria Yacht Club, Hyde, having successfully navigated the Seine. This, we believe, is the first English yacht that has ever been moored off the Tuileries, and is cowaclAeAtlY aA object of great curiosity to the Parisiaw,", c " .;' _