The Sun. — London, England, 1856-08-27 00:00:00

THE ENGLISH LAKES.—The HOLLINS and LOWTIIER HOTEL, GRASMERE.—This beautiful and favourite resort of Tourists cnd Visitors to the Lake District is now open for the accommodation of the pubile. _ _ The above house and Establishment will be found worthy of notice, being conducted on economical principles, and in the centre of the Lake District ; the views from which cannot be equalled. The Mountains behind the boulie may be ascended through the Plantations belonging to the Proprietor, in about twenty minutes from whence may also be seen Nine different Lakes and t-erns, as also most of the notable Mountains in the legality, with Morecombe Bay in the distance, which most of the guide books have omitted to mention. IVIrONT BLANr. - LAST WEEK. -M R. v L ALBERT SMITH'S MONT BLANC, HOLLAND, UP the RHINE, and PARIS, is OPEN EVERY EVENING this week at s O'ctock. Stalls (which can be taken from a plan at the box office, every day between eleven and four, without any extra charge), 3s. : area, Is. gallery, Is. The last Morning Representations will take place on Tuesday, Thursday, and t , aturday, the 26th, 28th, and 30th of Argust, st Three o'clock. MONT BLANC will Close for the season on Saturday evening, Aug. 30th.—Egyptian Hall, Piccadilly. A RGYLL ROOMS.-LAIIRENrS CASINO, -s. Great Windmill-street, Haymarket.—The abDve elegan Rooms RE-OFE S' for the winter +sum] on MONDAY, Sept Ist. The Propritor begs to inform the publ c that th s fashionable p'ace of resort ha= been redecorated under the sole direction of MT. Bull, of Great Qneen-street, L neoln's-inn-fle , ds. The doors open at half past eight, commence at Line. Admission One Shilling. OYAL SURREY GARDENS.-JULLIEN'S RAU CONCERTS.—Continuat on of the Magnificent Decorations for the Guards' Dinner in the Colossal Music 11a11.—In consequence of the universal a: probation bestowed on the preparations for the Guards' Dinner, they will remain during the week —Last Week of the Zouaves. Immense success of the Zouave Quadrille, in which are introduced the Zonave Clarions of the Ist and 2d Regiments of the Imperial Guard, whose permission from the French authorities posi tively expires on Sept. s.—Colossal Pictures of Constantinople and the pi—Turkish Kiosk and Illuminated Terrace—Enormous Glacier and Fairy Caverns—Brilliant Pyrotechnic Display and Emblematicri Tableau. Admission Is Seats in the Music Rail and Firework Bal cony (Including admission to Gardena). 2s. 6d., may be secured at the Gardens. and at Jullien and Co.'s, 214, Regent-street.-1 he Directors I have much gratification in announcing that they have arranged with ; Madame Alboni for her last two Concerts previous to her departnre' for the Continent. They will take place on Tuesday, Sept. 2, and Thursday, Sept 4. Admission, Is. A Grand Military Fate will take place in a few days. ROYAL SURREY GARDENS.-JITLLIEN'S CONCERTS.—The MOZ&ItT COMMEMORATION.—A GRAND SELECTION of the works of this illustrious composer will be given early in September, to commemorate the 100th Anniversary of his girth. GORDON CUMMING, the LION SLAYER, will be AT HOME in his Encampment, surrounded by the spoils and trophies of his hunting achievements, and give his new and popular ENTERTAINMENT, illustrative of his EXPLOITS and ADVENTURES in SOUTH AFRICA, every evening (Saturday excepted) at 8 o'clock. A Morning representation every Saturday at 3. Piano by Mr. Harries Wilson. Admission, Is. and 2s. ; stalls (which may be taken daily between 11 and 4 without extra charge), 38.-232, Piccadilly. IFAR. KAHN'S ANATOMICAL MUSEUM, 4, Coventry-street, Leicester-square.—Open (for Gentlemen Only) Prom 10 till 10, containing upwards of one thousand models and preparations, illustAtting every part of the human frame in health and disease, the race of men, &c. Lectures delivered at 12, 2, and half-past 7, by Dr. G. SEXTON, F.R.G.S. ; and a new and highly-interesting series of Lectures is now in course of delivery by Dr. KAHN, at 4 p.m. precisely. Admission, One Shilling. CANTERBURY HALL, Westminster-road. —OPEN EVERY EV KNING.—The celebrated HUNGA RIAN BAND, under the direction of Herr KALOZDY, will perform every E vening - at 9 and I I o'clock, in addition to the usual Vocal Entertainment The following company of talented Vocalists are permanently engaged for the performance of Selections from all the Popular Operas, Madrigals, Choruses, Duets, &c., viz.:—firs. J. Caulfield, Miss Brunel,' Miss Sommers, and Miss Pearse ; Sam Cowell, Mr. J.:Caulfield, Herr F. Jonghinans S. Jones, T. Farrant, W. Melling, Barker, Russell Grover. and P. Corrie ; Masters E. Con nell, Austin, and Bennett, and Mr. T. Mackney. Pianoforte, Mr. Harroway, R.A. harmonium, J. Caulfield, jun. ; director, Mr. J. Caulfield. Commence at seven o'clock precisely. Suppers, &c., until twelve o'clock. THE LONDON and SOUTHAMPTON MARINE and RAILWAY ASSOCIATION, for esta , lishing a commercial and manufacturing interest between the United States of America, the West of England, and the East Indies. Particulars of his valuable enterprise may be obtained until the proper offices are determined on), by addressing Mr, William Jacklin, Ent•office, Southampton. GISNERAL SCREW STEAM-SHIPPING COMP kNY. The shareholders are hereby informed that the Ttallot upon the resolution, " That this Company be dissolved," will be open TO MORROW (Tneiday, the 26th of August instant), and following days, until further notice, from 12 to 4 o'clock, at the Offices of the Company, 27, Cannon-street. By order. J. L. O'BEIRNE, Secretary. 25th August, 1856. NEW SYSTEM OF LIFE ASSURANCE. THE DIRECTORS of the NATIONAL ASSURANCE and INVESTMENT ASSOCIA proN invite attention to the New System of Life Assurance exclusively adopted by this Association, viz., that of allowing Interest on all Premiums Paid, instead of the remote and uncertain system of Bonuses usually adopted. By this plan the Policyholder will secure to himself a constantly increasing annual incame during lre, a% well as the payment of the aunt assured to his representatives at his death. Tables of Rates specially adapted to this system of Assurance may be obtainsd at the Office of the Company, 3, Pa 1-mall East, or for warded free on application. PETER MORRISON, Managing Director. ESTABLISHED 1837. 13RITANNIA LIFE ASSURANCE COM PANY. Zmpowered bySpeof al Act of ParHainaut, 4 Viet., cap. 9. BRITANNIA MUTUAL LIFE ASSOCIATION, Empowered' by Her Majesty's Royal Letters Patent. Ifsioa-Oresmur. ALSXANDE&, lllackheath-park, Chairman. 4.• Every description of Life Assurance business transacted, with tit., or without Participation in Profits. E. 7i. FOSTER, Resident Director. ANDREW FRANCIS, secretary. 1, Princes-street, Bank, London. SALE OF PROVISIONS, &c., AT DEPTFORD. Admiralty, Somerset-place, 25th August, 1356. • THE Commissioners for Executing the Office of Lord High Admiral of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, do Hereby Give Notice. that on THURSDAY. the 11th of September next, at 11 o'clock in the Forenoon, the Captain Super intendent will put up to sale in her Majesty's Victualling Yard at Deptford several Lots of Army. Navy, and Transport Stores, con sisting of salt meat, coffee, biscuit, rice, casks, stows, clothing, bed ding, & • , &c., &c., all lying in the said Yard. . Person; wishing to view the Lots must apply to the Superintendent for notes of admission for that purpose. Catalogues and Conditions of Sale may be had here and at the yard. ARE YOU GOING TO THE HIGHLANDS, unrivalled for scenery, famous in story and song, to visit the land of Sir Colin Campbell and the Highland Brigade ? If s•), Bake a note to call at (when in the Capital of the beautiful North) MACDOUGALL'S WAREHOUSE. High-street, Inverness. There Only can the varied products of the Highlards, natural and industrial, be seen. In his extensive rooms MACDOUGALL has gathered together all the best productions of the Highland looms, in TWEEDS, TAR TANS, LINSEYS, PLAIDS, SHAWLS. DRESSES, the favourite lIIGHLAND CLOAK, FLORA. MACDONALD ditto, &c.; &c., with the best Native J E WELL ERY, CAIRNGORMS, PEARLS, &c.; the pretty products of the Skye, Lewes, and Gairloch Looms and Knitting Needles ; the Home-made. Undyed PLAIDS of Ord, Suther land, and Aroch ; the SNUFF-BOXES, COUPS, BICKERS of the Culloden Carvers, &c. Side by side with all this he has placed all the necessary clothing of every description for Deer Stalking, Grouse Shooting, and for Tourists, &c. Visitors to his rooms can at once compare the varied products of the Three Kingdoms. D. MACDOUGALL, Inverness. IF you are Bald, or your Hair is Thin, pray use ALEX. ROSS'S C ANTHARIDES OIL, which causes the Hair to grow on bald places, produces luxuriant Whiskers and Mous tachlos; it has been approved of by the highest authority, and is most beneficial in all cases of thin hair. Sold from 3s. 6d. ; forwarded for stamps, sent free, twelve extra. ALEX. ROSS'S CHARGES for "Yeiog the Hair permanently a light brown, dark brown, or black— whiskers front Is., gentlemen's hair from 58., ladies' from 7s. 6d. The eYe being a clear liquid it is simply necessary to damp the hair with a comb or brush, when a perfect colour is prodeced without injury to the skin. Sold from 3s. 6d. ; sent free for 54 stamps. HAIR DESTROYER, a depilatory for remov ng effectually Superfluous Malr from the Face, Neck, Arms, and Hands, without injuring the ',kin. A. R. will warrant It not to injure the skin in the smallest uegree, and the hair to be entirely destroyed.—Sold from 3s. 6d. ; forwarded for stamps, free by post, eight extra. Alex. Ross, No. 1, Little Queen-street, High Holborn. GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY...- EXCURSION to Oxford, Banbury, Leamington, Warwick, and Birmingham, on SUNDAY, August 31, at 7.30 a.m., returning Monday evening from Birmingham at 7.10, and Intermediate stations as per hand-bills. Fares : Oxford 6s. 6d. and 4s. ; Banbury, 8s and 55.; Leamington and Warwick, 10s. 6d and 6s. ; and Birmingham, 12s. and 7s. Children under twelve half-price. One small package of luggage only allowed. APPETITE AND DIGESTION IMPROVED. y.EA and PERRINS' WORCESTERSHIRE -AU SAUCE imparts the most exquisite relish to Steaks, Chops, and all Roast Meat Gravies, Fish, Game, Soup, Curries, and Salad, and by its tonic and invigorating properties enables the stomach to Perfectly digest the food. The daily use of this aromatic and delicious Sauce is the best safe guard to health. Sofdiitheproprietors, Lea and Perrin, 19, Fenchurch-street, London, and 68, Broad-street, Worcester; also by Messrs. Barclay and Sons, Messrs. Crosse and Blackwell, and other oilmen and mer chants, London ; and generally by the principal dealers in sauce. N.B.—To guard against imitations, see that the names of "LEA and PERRINS" are upon the label and patent cap of the bottle. rrOURISTS and TRAVELLERS exposed to IL the scorching rays of the sun, and heated particles of dust Will find ROWLANDS' KALYDOR a most refreshtng preparation for the Complexion, dispelling the cloud of languor and relaxation, allaying all heat and irritability, and immediately affording the pleasing sensation attending restored elasticity and healthful state of the skin. Freckles, Tan, Spots, Pimples, Flushes, and Discoloration fly before Its application, and give place to delicate clearness with the glow of beauty and of bloom. In cases of sunburn or stings of insects its virtues have long been acknowledged. Price 4s. 6d. and Bs. 6d. per lodic. ROWLANDS' MACASiAR OIL. A delightfully fragrant and transparent preparation, and, as an Invigorator and purifier, beyond all precedent. The Prices are 3s. 6d., Is., family bottles (equal to four small), 10s. fid., and double that size, 21s. ROWLANDS' ODONTO, or Pearl Dentifrice, compounded of the rarest and most fragrant exotics. It bestows on the Teeth a pearl-like whiteness, frees them from tartar, and Imparts to the gums a healthy firmness, and to the breath a grateful sweetness and purity. Price 2s. 9d. per box. Sold by A. Rowland and Sons, 20, Hatton-garden, London, and by Chemists and Perfumers. A. NEW AND IMPORTANT DISCOVERY IN THE SCIENCE OF MEDICINE. Patent Office Seal of Great Britain. Diplome d'Ecola de Pharmaci° Pharmacien de Paris. Imperial College of Medicine, Vienna. TRIESEMAR No. 1,2, and' 3, prepared in the form of a lozenge devoid of taste or smell, and can be carried in the waistcoat pocket Fold in tin cases, divided into separate doses, as administered by Palpeau, Lallemand, Roux, Ricord, Esc., &c. TRIESEMAR No. 1 is - a Remedy for RE LAXATION, SPERMATORRIICR A, and all the distressing consequences arising from early abuse, indiscriminate excesses, or too long residence in hot climates. it bas restored bodily and sexual strength and vigour to thousands of debilitated individuals who are now in the enjoyment of health and the Functions of Manhood; and whatever may be the cause for DISQUALIFICATIONS for MAR litIAGE, they are effectually subdued by this Wonderful Discovery. TRIESEMAR No. IL, - - effectually, in the short space of three days, completely and entirely eradioates all traces of Gonorrhoea, both in its mild and aggravated forms Gleets, Strictures, Irritation of the Bladder, Non-retent ion of Urine, Pains of the Loins and Kidneys, and those disorders which Copaivi and Cubebs have so long been thought an antidote for, to the tutu of the health of a vast portion of the population. TRIESEMAR No. Is the great Continental Remedy for Syphilis and Secondary Symp toms. It also constitutes a certain cure for Scurvy, Scrofula. and all Cutaneous Eruptions, removing and expelling in its course all corrup tions and Impurities from the Vital stream, as altogether to eradicate the virus of disease, and expel it with the insensible perspiration through the medium of the pores of the skin and urine, and is a never-failing remedy for that clans of di orders which unfortunately the English Physician treats with Mercury, tothe inevitabledestruc tion of the patient's constitution, and which all the sarsaparilla in the world cannot restore. Price I Is., or four cases in one for 335„ which saves 11s., and in 51. cases, whereby there is a saving of 11.125. To be had wh lassie and retail in London, of Johnson, 68, Cornhill ; Hannay and Co., 63, Ox ford -street ; Sanger, 150, Oxford•strect ; R. H. Ingham, druggist, 4r, Market -street, Manchester; H. Bradbury, bookseller, Deansgatc, Bolton ; J. Priestly, chemist, 51, Lord-street, Liverpool ; Powell, bookseller, 15, Westmoreland-street, Dublin . ; W.nnall, bookseller, I liiih-street, Birmingham• [Anvenrismmr.]—Among the numerous extraordinary cures without medicine effected by Du Barry's Delicious Health-Restoring Revalenta' Arabica Food of Indigestion, (Dyspepsia) Flatulency, Constipation, Nervous, Bilious, and Liver Complaints, Cough, Asthma, Consumption, and Debi lity the following are not the least remarkable :—Athol street, Perth, May 2, 1848.—Thirteen years' cough, indiges tion, and general debility have been removed by Du Barry's excellent Revalenta Arabica Food.— James Porter. Hun ton, 22d Nov., 1850. —Dear Sir,—l am happy to inform you that your excellent food has relieved me from an incredible accumulation of suffering, for which; during the last eight years, all kinds of medicines had been tried in vain. My feelings and sufferings previous to taking your food were the following :—lndigestion, nervousness, biliousness, affec tions of the liver and kidneys, costiveness, palpitation of the heart, noises in the ears, pains in almost all the body, low spirits, general debility, loss of memory, wretchedness, thoughts of self-destruction.— MaryGodsmark. Supported by testimonials from the celebrated Professors of Chemistry Dr. Andrew Ure ; Dr. Shorland ; Dr. Harvey ; Dr. Campbell; Dr. Gattiker ; Dr. Wurzer ; Dr. Ingram; Lord Stuart de Decies ; the Dowager Countess of Castle stuart ; Major-Gen. Thomas King, and many other respe c t a bl e persons, whose health has been restored by it, after all other means of cure had failed. Suitably packed for all climates, with full instructions. In canisters, 51bs., lls. ; 121b5., 225. ; super-refined, 11b., 6s. ; 21bs., Ils. ; 51bs., 225. ; 101bs., 335. The 101bs. and 121bs. carriage free, on receipt of pod-office order. Barry du Barry and Co., 77, Regent-street, London ; Fortnum, Mason, and Co., Purveyors to her M a j es t y, Picca dilly ; also at 60, Graceelim.ch-street ; 33J and 451, Strand; 4, Cheapside; 68, Cornhill ; 49, Bishopsgato-street; 55, Cha r . ing-cross ; 54, Upper_ Baker-street; 63 and 157, Oxicrd. street. (No. 20,027.) PUBLICATION& PARLOUR LIBRARY, Vol. 148, for September, price 2s. CARDINAL MAZARIN; or, Twenty Years After. By ALEXANDRE DUMAS, author of " Monte f hristo." Being a Continuation of the " Three Musketeers." By the same Author, uniform in this series. T.HE QUEEN'S NECKLACE, Is. fid. MEMOIRS OF A PHYSICIAN, 2 vols., 3s. ROSA ; or, the Black Tulip, Is. MONTE CHRIST°, 2 vols., 3s. London: Thomas Hodgson, 13, Paternoster row. Now ready, in one volume imperial Bvo., cloth plegaW, Price 215.; Illustrated with upwards of 1,000 figures, cngravel on 137 steel plAes. A ROOK FOR PARENTS AND TEACHERS. CALISTHENICS ; or, the Elements of Bodily Culture. . By HENRY DE LASPEF. This course of instruction differs from the systems hitherto adopted most materially, as it is purely elementary and primary to Gymnas tics, Drilling, Dancing, Fencing, Gait, and all bodily exercises. - Loudon : Dalton and Co., Llolborn-h.ll, and all Booksellers. Just published, New and Improved Edition, price One Shilling, THE CURABILITY of CONSUMPTION ; being a Series of Papers, presenting the most prominent and important Practical Points in the Treatment of the Disease. By FRANCIS 11. RAMADGE, M.D., Fellow of the College of Physicians, late Senior Physician to the Royal Infirmary for Diseases of the Chest, &c. • Also, by the same Author, Price 10s. 6d, A TREATISE on ASTIINIA. and DISEASES of the HEART. London : Longman, Brown, Green, and Longmans. . 11HE LONDON MAIL for INDIA and the EAST is published this afternoon by Richardson and Co., Royal Exchange. Price 9d.; with overland postage, Is. The Third Edition. Just Published, price 55., by post, free, ss. 6d., ON TRUE & FALSE ' SPERMATORREICEA, with the View of distinguishing the Imaginary from the Real sufferers under this disease, and Correcting of wide-spread Errors in relation to their Treatment and Cure. = Translated from the German of Dr. PICIgFORD. " Dr. Pickford is known to English readers by his frequent practi- Sal contributions to German medical literature. This is the first time, he informs us, that he has addressed himself to the non-medi cal reader. We trust this may not be the last, if he shall ietect any ether equally flagrant evil which it may be in his power to cor rect."—London Medical Gazette. " The tribe of Quiet Sympathisers,' and 'Medical Friends,' aro mercilessly exposed ; and if this hook could find its way into the hands of those who suffer from the com llaint of which it treats, we are satisfied that many hundreds would ±e saved much needless suffering of body and mind, and what is of less importance, though it is that which the quacks most prize— much money.— —This volume is well qualified to put an end to the empirical system of treating Spennatorrhma, and to place the treat ment upon a more rational and phy<lological basis. It is, therefore, ikelyto do much good."—Medical Circular. London : li. Itattiere, 219. Regent-street. GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY.- EXCURSION to Cirencester, Strand, Gloucester, Cheltenham. Ross, and Hereford.—On SATURDAY, A ugu t 30, a Train will leave Paddington at 6.30 p m , returning on the following M. nday, from Hereford at 3.30 p.m., and intermediate stations as per hen.t-bill4. Pares : —Cirencester and Stroud, 9s and Ss ; Gloucester and Chelten ham, 10s. and Ross, 10s. 6d. and 6s. 6d.; and Hereford lls. and 7s. Children under 12 half-price. One small package only allowed. GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY. EXCURSION to Birmingham, West Bromwich, Wednes bury, Bliston, Wolverhampton, Wellington, Shrewsbury, Oswestry, Llangollen-road, Wrexham, Chester, Birkenhead, and Liverpool.— Trains will leave Paddington on Saturdays, ,August 30th, and 6th September, at 8 a.m., returning on the 6th or 12th ieptember, from Liverpool (landing stage) at 8 a.m., and intermediate stations as per hand-bills. Fares:—Birmingham, 20s. and 93.6 d.; West Bromwiah, Wednesbury, and Bilston. 21s. 6d. and 103.; Wolverhampton, 225. Cd. and 103 6d.; Wellington, 278.6 d. and 13s. ; Shrewsbury, 275. 6d. at d 13s. ; Wrexham, Llangollen-road, Oswestry and Chester, 335. and 155.; Birkenhead and Liverpool, 375. and 17s. Children under 12, half price. iTiekets not transferable, and only available for the trains specified. GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY.- TOURISTS' TICKETS (Great Western, Hereford, and South Wales Railways) available for Three Weeks from the day of issue. These Tickets will be issued until the 15th October, at Paddington, Oxford, or Leamington, over the Great Western Lines, via Glouces ter, to Ross and Hereford, and over the South Wales Line, to Milford Haven, and back, with the liberty to stop at Ross, Hereford, Chep stow, Heath, and Carmarthen. FARES.. Ist Class. 2d Class. From tendon and .£3 10 .... £2 10 „ Leamingto•s and do•• ........ 2 15 .... 2 0 „ Oxford and d 0... Tot rists' Tickets kre available by any train, but are not trans ferable, and they do hot entitle the holder to travel twice in the same direction over any portion of the lines of railway. WORCESTER and HEREFORD RAILWAY Y' I COMPANY. SETENTII ORDINARY GENERAL MEETING. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, That the Seventh Ordinary -Oeneral meeting of Shareholders of this Company will be held atthe London Tavern, Bishopsente-street, in the City of London, on THURSDAY, the 28th day of August instant, at 3 o'clock in the afternoon preePely, for the purpose of transacting the ordinary busi ness of the Company. The Transfer Books will be closed on and from the 14th day of August instant till after the meeting. W. P. PRICE, Chairman. THOMAS PRITCHARD, Seeretair. London, 26, Spring•gardens, 4th August, 1856. 'LONDON and NORTH-WESTERN RAILWAY. ILA TOURISTS' TICKETS, ISSUED UNTIL THE 15TH OCTOBER. NORTH WALES. Tickets, available for THREE WEEKaI, enabling the holder to stop at Rhyl, Conway, Bangor, Caernarvon, and Holyhead, either going or returning, are issued at the following fares by the through trains. The First-class Tickets are available by any train, and the Second by such trains as have second-class carriages attached. Ist Class. 2d Class. London to Holyhead and back £3 10 0 .... £2 10 0 Oxford to ditto and back 210 0 .... 115 0 Peterborough Birmingham to ditto and back 2 0 0 .... 110 0 Wolverhampton to ditto and back ll5 0 .... 1 7 0 To THE LIKES OF WE3THOREL IND AND CUMBERL AND Tickets, available for THREE WEEKS, to the above Lakes, are issued at the following Fares by the through Trains. The First class Tickets are available by any train, and the Second by such trains as have second-class carriages attached Ist Class. 2d Class. London to Windermere and back £3 10 0 .... Z 2 10 0 Oxford Peterborough ] to ditto and back 215 0 2 0 0 • • Birmingham to ditto and back ........2 5 0 1 15 0 Wolverhampton .. ••••• • • • • To THE FAVOITRITT LANCASHIRE WATERING PLACES, LYTHAM, BLACKPOOL, FLEETWOOD, OR SOUTHPORT. Tickets, avnilable for THREE WEEKS, are Issued by the ordinary trains of the Company. The First-Class are available by any train, . .... • .. £ 1 Ist Class. 00 .... and the Second by such as have second-class carria;es attached. 2d Class. From London ... £2 5 0 „ Oxford ......... .• • 2 5 0 .... 115 0 „ Peterborough „ Birmingham ....... 115 0 .... 1 8 0 ~ Wolverhampton ... From Fleetwood Royal Mail Steamer sails every evening (Sunday excepted) for Belfast, and Weekly Excursion Tickets aro issued at the Steam Packet Office for Belfast, Armagh, the Giant's Causeway, and back. EXCURSIONS TO TILE SEA SIDE. Tickets, available for TWENTY-EIGHT DAY , ', are issued by the ordinary trains of the Company.• The. First-Class are available by any train, and the Second by such trains as have second-class car riages attached, to Harrowgate, Scarborough, Whitby, Flley, or Bridlington. HARROWGATE and Back, for each Passenger—First Class, 435. ; Second Class, 325. 6d. SCARBOROUGH and Back, for each Passenger—First Class, 51s. ; Second Class, 355. WHITBY and Back, for each Passenger—First Class, 51s. ; Se cond Class, 355. FILEY and Back, for each Passenger—First Class, 51s. ; Second Class, 355. BRIDLINGTON and Back, for each Passenger—First Class, 515.; Second Class, 355. These Tickets are not transferable, nor will they be available for the Return Journey unless they have been endorsed at the Booking office of the Station on the day of retaining. Passengers to all the above place.% except Harrowgate, are at liberty to brook the journey by remaining one night at York, either going or returning. IRISH TOURIST TICKETS, Available for ONE MONTH, will be issued at the following prices :- Ist Class. 2d Class. From London .... •• • • ...... • • £5 10 0 .... £5 5 0 Oxford 515 0 .... 415 0 „ Birmingham, Leamington, and Coventry 5 0 .... 4 5 0 And from the other principal stations at proportionate fares. These tickets (which in no case are transferable) will be available Or One Month from the date of issue. They will enable the Holders to proceed to Chester, thence to Bangor, Holyhead, and Dublin, from Dublin to Cork, situate on the picturesque River Lee, and within ten miles of the celebrated Harbour, Dockyard, and Naval station of Queenstown (Cove) ; from Cork back to Mallow, and thence by the Killarney Junction Railway to the far-famed LAKES OP KILLARNEY. The Tourist can remain as long as convenient to himself at Chester, Bangor (for the inspection of the Britannia Tubular Bridge), Holy head, Dublin, Cork, and Killarney ; the only condition being, that his return to the Station at which he took his ticket must be not later than One Month from the date of his departure therefrom. supplemental Tickets for CONNEMARA, 0 LENGARIFFE, the GIANT'S CAUSEWAY, ant other places of interest, are issued at R e duced Fares to Visitors holding " Irish Tourist Tickets." 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ISvP - -1 , _ "„ • k ) 1 IS : : l4-• , , r • .- ~• i 1 •v . __,•-• - . ... . . 4 ~..' 11 -- : - ----V, .i. ii; ~M lCatt - ,# , ' ..,,e , ' , , , -.. • 7 . ,...*,„,„ ' l _ • . ..e.? - ~ , , ..9:,,,, ' .-.• '-' YR ir i', [PRICE 4D. STAMPED liD• is has i w s eb M lyl a k j n o s o t mw y' ne s a, nm closes athe ae a ffpaeppol pt i cation ehairs alno co ek t s o , bbusHe drove up to the palace in an open carriage with out the slightest parade, and received into his own hand the petition s of a number of poor women who of i r i o t i b c il u e e r s s t t s ; i i i n l e v l a l y i l i t ch he . were permitted thus to approach the fountain-h , !ad of authority. , This custom, which puts one in mind of the Arabian Nights, is only followed in certain cases, as it must be obvious that, if general, it would occupy the entire time of the Emperor. As his Majesty received them there' was not the slightest appearance of hauteur on his part, nor of undue servility on that of his fair petitioners, who simply curtseyed in a business-like off-hand way, and retired much more composedly than I have seen Municipal dignitaries do in England when they were permitted to approach the throne. I mention this little incident to show that, however despotic the government of this country may be in theory, it is much ameliorated in practice by the personal deportment of people in authority, from the Em peror on his throne, the fountain of houour, favour, and fortune, down to the humble " bootishnik"— generally pronounced bootjack by early students in Sclavonicthe Russian policeman, who tells you about fifteen times a day that it is not permitted to smoke in the street, and politely points out the an nouncement to that effect in the French language, which is hung up in_his little guard-house. I have now read it so often-that it is completely imprinted on my memory, but I.always find that a few civil nods and winks—beyond that, as Albert Smith 4a.ys, the conversatiotris apt to flag---ancl in ex- IrCitarrases a cigar• otrfive c4ecks, 'sgets me out of the difficulty, and appeases the outraged dig nity of the law. In the late Emperor's time the prohibition was rigidly enforced, but the present Czar smokes himself, and has walked' through the streets with a cigar, and his loyal_ subjects have not been slow in following his example. At present, on, fume pretty generally in the northern capital. The Empress, who fol lowed her august spouse into the church, is a tall, lady-like woman, but beyond that nothing re markable. Her toilette was in excellent taste, very similar to that of the Empress Eugenie, whose figure is not unlike that of the Czarina.. The young arch dukes are all fine hearty little fellows, give the sa lute with true military precision, and look quite smart in their tiny uniforms, each being of course colonel of a regiment. The Czar himself wore the dress of the Gardes a Cheval, one of the plainest in the service. After church came the court, the pre sentations and the decoration, and all the while the granefountains played, and the people on the terrace could divide their attention between the glittering crowds that filled the windows of the pa lace, the grim gigantic Cossack footmen, in full national costume, the splendidly dressed negroes, the relics of more barbaric times and courts, and the murmuring Cascades on the other side, through whose long vista of diamond spray they could see the Gulf of Finland, fit terminus to the perspec tive, as seen from Peterhoff Palace. The taste of these fountains, which cost millions of roubles, is by no means severe. The water falls over terraces of blue and gold, and the jets are sent forth by Sam sons, dryads, frogs, and ,dolphins, of the brightest gilding and colours. The effect is excellent, and as every one seems to like them we must suppose them to be well designed, whatever the high art dicta tors may say to the contrary. I should add that Peterhoff, which during the past week has been a great centre of attraction, is approached by a ser vice of small steamers very punctually and regu larly performed, and constantly well filled with passengers. To give an idea what the channel is, it will be only necessary to state that wo grounded twice going down last Sunday, and this although the captain is supposed to be familiar with every inch of the way. A flotilla of hostile gunboats w ould be sadly puzzled in these waters. This morning, and this is my last bit of St. Petersburg news, the regalia were sent off by railway to Moscow. There was a grand procession of Imperial carriages, through the window of one of which the great diamond crown could be seen, to the station, escorted by the Che valier Garde, and the whole of the Nevskoi was crowded with people, as the interesting cortege drove past. St. Petersburg will henceforth ho a desert until after the coronation, and Moscow for one month at least will witue - ss a revival of its old populousness and firrianAanr_ PROJECT OF AN IMPERIAL OTTOMAN BANK. (Front the Times' Correspondent.) CONSTANTINOPLE, AUG. 14. I send you to-day the project of an Imperial 0 ttomau Bank drawn up by the Turkish Govern ment, and communicated to the different parties who are desirous of undertaking such an enter prise. The whole project is a kind of resume of all the different projects which had been submitted to the Porte, and, as a project, there is very little to say about its general features, except that it is too elaborate and too perfect to arise all of a sudden whore there is as yet nothing, instead of beginning more modestly and extending itself gradually, which would be the more natural course ; thus, for instance, making the loan of 5,000,0001. ster ling a condition for the establishment of the bank, and making the withdrawal of the paper money and the debased coin a preliminary operation rather than a result of the bank operations. In the de tails of the project the most remarkable point seems to be the illusion which expects to get the loan of 5,000,0001. at 90. But it is not so much about the advantages or disadvantages of the project itself as the idea of is suing a project at all that I should like to make some remarks. In theory there is certainly nothing to say against the principle of competition, from which it seems to proceed; but, if one looks at the project practically, there is no competition in it, for competition implies offers on the part of the companies, among which the Government would have to choose the most favourable, while with this project the Government lays down its own terms, which the companies will have to ac cept. Indeed, the only effect which the project is likely to have will be rather to drive some of the competitors from the market, and, among these, probably those who mean it most honestly, for the 5,000,0001. loan at 90 cannot be taken with out a heavy loss, which must be compensated so nohow or other, and it is to be expected that those who are least conscientious about the means by which they can make up for the loss will be likewise most ready to submit to it. But, as it is even more probable that the Government will find nobody who will take its terms, the whole question will be reduced to a bargain at what rate the loan should bo issued, and thus the future in dustrial'and commercial prosperity of the country will be made dependent upon a secondary point of only momentary interest. The answer which the Turkish Government has to this objection is, that the loans are concluded in every other country in the same way. But the circumstances in European countries are different ; there, loans are isolated operations, which affect only very remotely the general system of credit. In Turkey this loan involves the question of the future financial condition of the country. The chief consideration, therefore, which ought to lead the Turkish Government in the choice of the com pany for the formation of the national bank is which of them offers the greatest moral guarantee and which will inspire greatest confidence ito fo reign capitalists who would be inclined to invest their money in Turkey, for, according to the pro ject proposed by the Turkish Government, the Im perial Ottoman Bank will have such paramount influence on the system of credit that it must ix come the mediator, not to say the arbitrator, in every investment of European capital, and nobody will be disposed to lend his money without being convinced of the irreproachable character of the ruling national bank. And this seems to me the chief objection to the scheme which is afloat among the native moneyed men of this place to form a bank principally of na tive capitalists, who having in their pockets a pod number of the Pashas who will decide the question of the bank, have now some chance of success. The worst feature in this project, however, is the want of faith which it shows on the part of the Tuckish Government, and which is certainly not calculated to encourage European enterprise in Turkey. As you know, they have been negotiating with the Ottoman Bank, and now all of a sudden they turn round and treat the company like the first comer. The negotiations were carried on most briskly during the absence of the Grand Vizier Aali P u sha by the Minister for Foreign Affairs, and now, in order to account for the non accomplishment of the promises made, the Grand Vizier is, as usual, made a scapegoat. PROJECT OF AN IMPERIAL OTTOMAN BANK. FIRST PART. "Art. 1. The Imperial Government will intrust a corn pany, composed of native and foreign shareholders, with the formation of a bank, under the title of an " Imperial Ottoman Bank." " 2. The capitalists who shall undertake to form this bank will be its 'founders,' and the capital of the bank LONDON, WEDNESDAY EI4NING, AUGUST 27, 1856. RAILWAY INTELLIGENCE. EAST KENT. The following is from the report by the directors to the seventh half yearly meeting of proprietors : ".In accordance with the resolution passed at the gene ral meeting in Feb. last, the directors proceeded to carry out the arrangement with Messrs. Crampton and • Co. for constructing the lino from Strood to Dover. " Accordingly on the IQth March last a contract was entered into with the above parties to execute the lino to Dover in three sections, viz. :—Strood to Faversham, Fa versham to Canterbury, and Canterbury to Dover; the first section to be completed within 18 months from the date of the engineer's order to commence the works. " By the terms of this contract the contractors agreed for the first 203,0001. expended upon the works of the line to receive payment, ono-half in cash, and one-half in shares of the company at par. " The contractors by their contract further agreed to lease the line for 21 years after its completion, at the rate of 5 per cent. per annum and half-profits above 6 per cent., and also to pay interest half-yearly at the rate of 5 per cent. per annum, during the construction of the line, in accordance with which arrangement the first half-yearly payment of interest was made on the sth July la3t. " The works were commenced at the beginning of April, and are now in full operation ; and, as appears by the en gineer's report, there is every prospect of the line being opened to Faversham within twelve months from the pre sent time. " The board are happy to be able to report that the bridge over the Medway is substantially completed, and that the cost falls short of the parliamentary estimate by more than 10,0001. " With respect to the arrears of calls, the directors are happy to be able to report that arrangements have been made by which a large portion of the shares in arrear have teen transferred to parties who have paid up 20,0001. since the balance-sheet was drain' out on 30th June last ; the remainder consists principally of arrears on a large number of shares on which a considerable sum has been paid, which have been forfeited by the board, and the forfeiture of which requires the confirmation of the general meeting before the shares can be re-issued. " In conclusion, the directors feel warranted in congra tulating the shareholders on the improved position of the company. They have no doubt that the line will be opened to Faversham, and probably to Canterbury, in the autumn of next year. The prospects of traffic improve with every day's experience, and the board continues to feel unabated confidence in the undertaking." The statement of receipts and payments during the half year ending June 30, 1856, is as follows-Receipts -Balance Ist January, 1856, 23,4171, 6s. ; bridge money in band, 40,8271. 18s. 3d. ; received on calls, and in anticipation thereof, 33,6101. ; interest and transfer fees, 9261. is. 7d.-total, 98,7811. 53. 10d. Payment- Land and compensation, expenses of laud purchases, rates, and insurance, 29,2381. 2s. 2d. ; works and engi neering, g 2, 4901. 133. 3d. ; legal and miscellaneous- ex penses, 1,1611. 7e. ld. ; West Kent Extension, 2001. ; bridge money in hand, 19,7511. 93. Bd. ; balance 15,4891. 13s. Bd. The balance sheet, made up to 30th June, 1856, shows thalthejcapital of the 'company is 350,0001., from which are deducted unpaid deposit and calls on sundry shares, to the amount of 165,1001., leaving a sum of 184,900/. paid up capital, which, added .to 6,2971. 103. paid in anticipation of calls, 2,580/. Os. 10d. interest, 91. 103. transfer fees, and 2,3301. 4s. outstanding liabilities, gives a total of 196,117/. 103. 101 Against this are items as follows :-By preliminary expenses, in cluding all expenses to June, 1854, and expenses of ob. taining amended act, 38,364/. 17s, ; land and compen sation, &c., 51,0881. Bs. 3d. works, 57,999/. 15s. 101. ; engineering, surveying, and legal expenses, 5,0351.. 18s. 5d.; :salaries, rates, and insurance, office expenses, &a 4,4821. 45.; West Kent Extension, 1,5751.; bridge money, 19,751/. 9e. Bd.; cash on loan, secu r iti es , & c ., 17,8191 . 17s. Bd. The Dover Extension account shows that 30,2531. 15'. 9d. has been paid out of a capital of 43,7951., the charges on which are for Parliamentary de posit, 18,6551.; parliamentary expenses, 6,371/. 13s. 3d.; engineering, surveying, and land surveying, 3,4631. 195.; share certificates, books, and stationery, adver tising, and postage, 1671. 6s. 9d.; compensation, 561. 16s. BJ.; interest and commission, 1,3691. Os. 3d.; car ried to general account, 115/. ss. Id.; cash at banker's, 34/. 14s. 9d. 1855, amounts to 1,671/., and the directors recommend a dividend on the original share capital of 70,000/: at the usual rate of 4 per cent. liar annum, less income-tax, for the past half-year, leaving a balance of 3631. THE CORONATION OF THE -B3fTEROI OF BVSSIA. ST. PETERSBURG, AUG. 19. At about ten o'clock this morning the second and last division of the British embassy extraordi nary left their hotel for Moscow, Lord Granville having-departed the day before. On the whole, I do not think they have any reason to be dissatisfied with their sojourn in St. Petersburg, where they have•receivecl every suitable attention, although certainly their presence has not caused as much stir and excitement as that of their French allies, who have been seen el-ery - whi - •re in their splendid equipages, and doing the thing. in grand style at their magnificent hotel. The English residents here, hdwever console themselves with the reflection that it is the French manner to make a splendid burst at first either in war or parade, and afterwards to subside after the manner of their own delightful champagne. The British embassy it is thought will come out strongest atMoscow, whither all the plate and state carriages have been sent, and where a sa ;lonia has actually been built, as I understand, in order that our ambassador may have.ainple scope and verge to do justice to our proverbial insular hospitality. The rival; between the special embas sies will, I belieye, be emisiderable, and a rather humerbus indication of it has already got into cir culation. It is said -that Prince Esterhazy's agent at Moscow, from having been'early in the field, was able to obt,in a suitable house for his serene high ness at the moderate charge of 17,000 roublea t,l2€ subsequentlymonth, but that the Prince sequently - heari4 tbat the British and French Ambassadors were re spectively paying 40,000, he indignantly cancelled his contract, and insisted on having a house at - the same price. The serene ambition was easily gratified. A new coat of paint, a new name, . and a new rate of rental, soon brought the original house up to the Prince's notion, of what was suitable for the representative of the Emperor. As lam now about to start fjr Mos cow in the wake of greater people, I think I cannot do better than collect in this my last Petersburg letter all the minor incidents of the past week con nected with the approaching pageant, and the pro ceedings of our special embassy, the members of which of course' , like other people, immediately after their arrival, scattered themselves about to enjoy the sights with which this magnificent ciry abounds. Lord Ward, whose long residence in Italy has, I believe, made him an admirer of reli gious ceremonial, took the opportunity of being present at the Smolensk° fete, an annual festival to which the mujiks repair to weep, and subsequently feast actually over the graves of their deceased re latives. While his lordship was gazing on this in teresting scene, one of the least absorbed of the mourners contrived to abstract his watch and chain, in a manner that would have done honour to a London professional, to the great surprise of the aristocratic observer of Russian national cus toms. A greater wonder, however, yet remains to be told, which is, that his lordship is likely to get it back again through the agency of the English magasin, the thief havin g by an odd coincidence brought it to one of th e workmen, employed in the establishment, for sale. Should he do so it will be looked upon as rather a novelty in St. Petersburg, as the Russian police are almost as subject to legal doubts as the late Lord Eldon, when called upon to decide on the restora'ion of stolen property. Lady Peel drives about in her fascinating " wide-awake " hat, Much to the as tonishment and admiration of the Russian fashion ables, and Lord and Lady Stafford pay frequent visits to their graceful little yacht, now lying at anchor in the Neva. The Emperor has inti mated his intention of inspecting this vessel before she 'leaves, although, from the incom plete state in which she was hurried away from England, she can hardly be said to be in suitable trim for an Imperial visit. 'Lord Stafford intimated SO much to his Imperial Majesty, but the latter would take no denial, and the visit will, I believe, certainly come off. Fortunately for the visitors, the week has been signalised by two important re ligious solemnities ) to which the Russian people attach the greatest interest and importance. I allude to the blessing respectively of the water and the apples, which is performed with all the pomp and ceremony of the Gre3k Cihurli. The first wag solemnised at Peterhoff, in the presence of the Em peror, on a small piece of water, consecrated for the purpose. The Greek prelates and priests walked in procession, dressed in their most gorge ous vestments, followed by the Imperial family, also walking, and when they came to the water side, the Cross was plunged in, the choristers sing ing a solemn chaunt as the officiating prelate per formed the rite. The distance from town prevented the presence of many strangers, but I recognised some English faces amongst the crowd. The second, " The blessing of the apples," a ceremony which forms an indispensable preliminary to the elastica tion of that refreshing fruit, took place yesterday in every church throughout St. Petersburg, but with peculiar pomp in the Kazan Cathedral, by the metropolitan and fifteen officiating priests. 'The costumes were most gorgeous, and the Archbishop, who was robed in the middle of the church, was one blaze of gold and jewels. The ceremonies, which seemed exceedingly complex, consisted of numerous genuflexions, and symbolic grouping on the part of the priests, who formed themselves into squares, triangles, and other figures typical of the Trinity, the Tabernacle, and the various doctrinal data of Eastern Christianity. The congregations, amongst which there was no classification, and who stood the whole time of service, was of the most varied appearance and character. Russian princes and generals, co vered with decorations, prayed side by side with the poor mujik, and both seemed equally impressed with the solemnity of the occasion ; while the Rus sian countess, in the most fashionable Parisian toi lette, did not feel her dignity ruffled by the vicinity of the poor Livonian or Finland woman, whose quaint national costume gave wonderful variety to the scene. In the churches here there are no care fully stuffed pews or separation of ranks—all pray together, and perform their genuflexions, which are exceedingly numerous, in the same earnest and profoundly devout manner. Indeed, I have had frequent occasion to remark, since my arrival, an affability on the part of Russian people of distinc tion to even the humblest of their countrymen which might be imitated to advantage by the Eng lish aristocracy, even in cases where the line of social demarcation is by no means so broad. But this by way of parenthesis. After the service came a sermon, the text and character of which I took the trouble of ascertaining for the edification of your more serious readers. The preacher, Syd nowski, is a man of great eloquence and talent, and, in consequence, of so much influence amongst the masses as to be almost a power in the state. He has, I am informed, suffered persecution from his more conservative brethren for his advanced opinions ; but however that may be, he is now one of the most popular preachers in the capital. His text was, "The Lord is mystrength and my shield," and his discourse, which he dexterously applied all through, not only to the text, but to the occasion was, judging from the rapt attention andoccasional emo tion of the people, most eloquent. That it was deli vered with both grace and fervour was apparent even to those who did not understand a word of the lan guage. At the conclusion of the sermon the Metropo litan came forward and solemnly blessed the people, the apples, and finally himself, and a hymn of almost unearthly solemnity terminated the ceremonial. I should mention that the Russian choral singing is very peculiar, having on ono side the trebles, on the other the basses, the latter of peculiar depth and force, being selected from the whole population of the empire, without any consideration of ex pense. The boys, who have beautiful voices, sing, for instance, " the Lord have mercy on us," and hardly has the lute-like sweetness of their tones fixed the ear, when, from the other side, the tre mendous basses thunder forth the same burthen in reply. This music, which is without instrumental accompaniment, sounds strangely at first, but soon begins to attract by its strange and unearthly solemnity. It must also be observed that almost every person, whether priest or chorister, employed in the service of the Greek Church, is of tall stature and commanding presence, so that nothing is want ing to give effect to the general coup-d' oeil. But the religious element seems to pervade everything that is done in this singular country. Sunday last was appointed by the Emperor for the double pur pose of receiving the cordon of the Legion of Ho nour, and of having the officers of the St. Jean d'Acre presented. As a preliminary to both proceedings, which took place at Peterhoff, his Imperial Majesty attended diviue service in the church attached to the palace, and which is exclusively devoted to the Emperor and court. I was fortunate in getting a very near view of the Imperial family, and there fore took very little notice of the bewildering va riety of uniforms that filled the vestibule. Alex ander the Second is a slight well-made, man above the middle size, but nothing approaching the Jove like proportions of the late Emperor. His face is • quite German, with a mild, almost saddened expreo slop, but full of thoughtfulness and intelligence. METROPOLITAN. The half-yearly meeting of this company was held yes terday at the London Tavern, Mr. Ayrton in the chair. Mr. HENCHMAN, the secretary, read the notice conven ing the meeting, and the report, an abstract of which ap peared in The Sun of yesterday. The CHAIRMAN, in moving the adoption of the report, said it had furnished them with an account of their finances, and he need not tell them that Op expenses were exceedingly small. The sum of 71,2501. deposited with the Accountant-General wasinvested in Consols and Exchequer Bills ; and should they realise par for them they would produce 81,8901. The interest on that sum had fully covered their expenses for the half-year. That fund would be hold by the Accountant-General until half the capital of the company was expended on the undertaking. As there were many new shareholders present, he thought it as well to meetion the course of the line. It would com mence at Westbeurne-terrace, near the Great Western Railway terminus, then pass along under a miserable lot of houses to the Edgeware-road ; there was a small block of houses to purchase there. They would then run along ander the New-road, for which they would have nothing to pay, up to King's-cross ; the property they would meet with there was not very valuable. They would then pass through a large property with four lines\of rails, which they would be allowed to do by the -owners. They would next come upon a large block of 10 acres, upon which the prison now stood, and instead of which they would build a prison in another place. They would then come into Victoria-street, cross under Smithfield, and land opposite the General Post-office, where they would have a station. There could be no doubt that the traffic would be some thing enormous. The line would be about four miles in length, it would join the Great Western station, and pass close to the London and North-Western and Great Northern Railway stations. In order to redeem the pledge the directors had given the shareholders on a former occa sion, not to call up any portion of the capital without first obtaining their consent, he would have to submit a resolu tion for authorising the directors to make calls. (Cheers.) The report was unanimously_adopted, and a resolution was passed authorising the directors to commence active operations, and to call up the capital of the company for the purpose of carrying out the undertaking. The meeting then separated. NORTH AND SOUTH-WESTERN JUNCTION. The half-yearly meeting of this company was held yes terday, at the railway station, Euston-square; Mr. H. Tootal in the chair. Mr. CHUBB, the secretary, read the report, an abstract of which has appeared in The Sun. Resolutions were passed adopting the report and declar ing a dividend at the rate of 2j per cent. for the half year. The proceedings concluded with a vote of thanks to the chairman. BOSTON, SLEAFORD, AND MIDLAND COUNTIES. Yesterday the half-yearly meeting of this company was held at the Easton Hotel, Easton-square ; Mr. Ingram, M.P., in the chair. The report stated that the works as far as Grantham were in progress, and that there was every probability of the line being opened so far by the first of May, 1857. The total receipts on account of capital amounted to 34,2411., of which there hid been expended in the construction of the line 23,4501., and there remained a balance of 10,7911. On the reception of the report the proceedings termi nated. DURSLEY AND MIDL&ND JUNCTION. This short branch, running out of the Bristol and Bir mingham line at the Dursley and Berkeley station, is now completed and has been opened for traffic. It is a single narrow gauge line, has been constructed by an independent company, but will be worked by the Midland Company. The length is about three miles. EPSOM AND LEATITERHEA.D. Tho half-yearly meeting of this company was held yes terday at tho offices, Gz eat George-street, Westminster; Mr. T. Grissell in the chair. Resolutions were passed adopting the report, approving lie seal of the company, allowing 2001. a year to the secre ,ary, and electing Mr. Marter an auditor of the company. BLYTH AND TYNE. Tho half-yearly meeting of this campany was held at Newcastle-on-Tyne on Monday ; Mr. John Carr in the chair. . _ . _ -- The report was adopted, and dividends of 1/. ss. per share upon the preference shares, 1/. 28. 6d. upon the ordi nary shares, and 9 per cent., or ss. 4d., upon the extension shares, were agreed to. The CHAIRMAN then moved that the company borrow upon mortgage or bond the sum of 30,000 z. The motion was agreed to, and the business of the meeting terminated. STOCKTON AND DARLINGTON AND CARLISLE UNION. The first ordinary meeting of this company was held on Saturday at Newcastle-upon-Tyne; Mr. W. Backhouse in the chair. Resolutions were adopted for the speedy execution of the works. SOMERSET CENTRAL. The report and statement of accounts just issued state that the sum received from the Bristol and Exeter Com pany for rent of the line from Highbridge to Glastonbury to the 30th of June last, less income-tax, amounts to 1,7731., and from other sources 2381., showing a total, re ceipt of 2,011/. on revenue account to the end of the past half-year. The disposable balance of the revenue account, including the balance of 2794 from the 31st of December, LANCASHIRE AND YORKSHIRE. The report of the directorsof this company recommends a dividend at the rate of 41 per cent. per annum, deduct ing income-tax, be declared, leaving a surplus of 6,7301. for the next account. RAILWAY TRAFFIC ,RETURNS: LONDON AND SOUTH-EASTEM RAlLWAY.—Traffic re turn for the week ending Aug. 23,!1856 £21,014 5 2 Corresponding week last year 23,827 14 4 Increase in 1856 - £lB6 10 10 LONDON, BRIGHTON, AND SOUTH COAST RAILWAY. — Traffic return for the week ending Aug. 23, 1856.. £16,44% 2 4 Corresponding weak last ,year - 17,459 14 8 Total of the half-year to this date, 1856 148 ; 829 15 7 Total of the half-year to this date, 1R55 141,319 13 6 GLASGOW AND SOUTH-WEfiTRIIN RAlLWAY.—Traffic i 6- turn for the week ending A . 23, 1856 £7,012 14 7 Corresponding week l as t ye , 6,5)3 611 Increase in 1856 .,, tt' GREAT LUXEMBOURG R Al L WAY .—T ra ffid ietfir s ll o97 for'thc -:8 week ending Aug. 17, 1836 £735 11 1 THE LATE INUNDATIONS IN FRANCE, The following correspondence has passed between the Lord Mayor and the Earl of Clarendon, upon the sub ject of the contributions raised in this country for the re• lief of the augereya inundations in France. Aug. 13, 1856. 4 ! My Lord,—Having had the honour., of-receiving through your lordship the magnificent contributions of her Majesty the Queen and of his Royal Highness the Prince Consort to the fund for the relief of the sufferers by the inundations in France, I deem it tny duty, now that our labours are drawing to a close, to address a short report to your lordship, for the purpose of enabling you to lay before her Majesty the Queen my humble and respectful account of our proceedings. " The meeting at the Mansion-house was held on Fri day, the 13th June. It was convened on a vary short notice, yet I may venture to say that the commercial wealth, influence, and station of the City of London were never more worthily represented in the Egyptian Hall than on that occasion. About 5,0004 was the sum subscribed at the meeting. I wrote to the Prefet de la Seine tile same evening, placed at his disposal the sum of 100,000 f. (4,0001.), so that the same post should convey to Paris an account of the meeting and a substantial evi dence of its success. I continued to forward successive sums of 100,000 f., as money reached me. The last was on the 25.1 July, Yesterday I transmitted a further amount of 165,000 f. (6,6001.), making a total of 765,000 f. (30,6001) sent to the Prefet in aid of the sufferers. " The total subscription received to this day exceeds 32,0001. Our expenses are about 1,0001 . ;of this sum the means of giving publicity to our proceedngs by print rug and advertisements forming the heaviest items. A small sum still remains in my bands, which will have to be transmitted to Paris when all our expenses have been finally defrayed. Her Majesty will no doubt be pleased to learn that while her gracious and noble example of generous sympathy has been followed by so many per. sons of wealth and position, the humblest of her subjects have, in very numerous instances, testified their conside ration by the most modest contributions to our funds. I could quote many cases of personal offerings of swa 1 sums, together with remittances of post-office orders and postage stamps, testifying in the strongest manner to the kindly feeling prevailing amongst all classes towards the French nation. The Prefet de la Seine has always ac knowledged to me the receipt of our remittances in terms of the greatest warmth ; and I know from other sources that the sympathy which has been so generally exhibited has sensibly touched the heart of the French people. " The example of London was followed by other towns and districts, and their contributions swell our general amount. ome towns have correspondei direct with the French authorities. I know Liverpool and Scotland have done so. As I have no details cf their proceedings I cannot 'give any exact results ; but I should say that the total sum sent to France exceeds 1,000,0001. _ _ " I beg now to thank your lordship for the. kind en couragement you were pleased to give me at the outset of our proceedings. I felt that, in the important step I ventured to take, I needed every possible support ; and tbe committee, of whom I am the humble organ, will, I am sure, learn with delight that her most gracious Ma jestyapproves of the manner in which we have discharged the duty which the generous and kind sympathy of the British people for the misfortune which overcame a por- tion of their French neighbours onablel us to fulfil.—l have the honour to be, my lora, your obedient servant, (Signed) " D. SaammoNs, Lord Mayor. "The Earl of Clarendon,-K.G." "Foreign-office, Aug. 22, 1856. "My Lord,—l have the honour to acknowledge the receipt of the letter which your lordship addressed to me on the 13th inst., and in which you have been good enough to furnish me with some interesting details rela tive to the proceedings of the committee of the fund for the relief of the suff,LTeri by the late inundations in France. "I have not failed to lay your lordship's letter before the Queen, who has commanded me to express to you her entire approval of the manner in which the commit tee so worthily presided over by your lordship has dis charged the duties which it undertook. Her Majesty also desires me to convey to your lordship the assurance of the great satisfaction with which she has ob3erved the generous sympathy displayed by the public in responding to the appeal made to them by the committee, and in thus endeavauring to alleviate the calamity ;which had befallen the people in certain departments iu France. "I have the honour to be, my lord, your lordship's most obedient, humble servant, (Signed) " CLAMENDON. " The Right Hon. the Lord Mayor, &c." COLONIAL WOOL SALES.. The public sales of colonial wool have closed two days earlier than was originally announced. Their progress and result is thus reviewed by Messrs. Laccmb and Son : . " The quantity of colonial arrived in time for these sales being a little under 82,000 bales it was deemed advisable to announce that the next series will not com mence until 30th October. Beyond pledges to the ex tent of about 3,000 bales no definite promi:e of with drawal to reduce the quantity was male, importers pre ferring to watch the course of the market and be guided by its state. Although there is no doubt that consumers were quite as bare of stock as they were prior to the February and May sales, yet fair stocks existed in the hands of dealers from purchases made in May, but cer tainly not to the extent believed by some parties ; and owing to the unusually early arrivals of the bulk of the colonial clip, showing an increase over last year's im port to the same time, an unreasonable opinion had gained ground with some not well informed of the actual state of the case, that the total colonial importation of this year would be in excess of last, which opinion sub sequent advices lead us to believe will prove fallacious. Acting under these impressions a general determination to enforce lower rates caused the sales to open at a de cline of 5 per cent. from the closing rates of May, which decline lasted till about the middle of the series, when the large foreign purchases (which we estimate at 13,000 bales) and most favourable harvest weather in fused more spirit into the trade, and notwithstanding a few days of heavy rain towards the close, prices r 'flied until for the last week at least the closing rates of May were re-established. The - general exhibit of colonial wools has.been a full average in quality. Some very choice flocks from Moreton Bay, and the best fleck from Van Diemen's Land, or any other colony, realised ex treme rates. Port Philip have not in most cases the same high condition as in May, and many flocks are burry. New Zealand are increasing in quantity, and are much sought after for their fine combing properties. The increase thence will prove a good substitute for Vic toria produce, which is likely to Show a great diminution of import this year. Cape wools have sold well—mostly for export. Alelaide wools have also realised wel ; a very large proportion thence is again this year in the grease. The support received from Bradford, except for deep-grown combing wools, has been less than usual. The demand for yarns there at present running mainly on those made from English and other low-priced wools. The present state of trade in the manufacturing districts is unquestionably good. The west of England and northern fine cloth manufacturers being driven to fine Australian to supply the want of G erman wools, have been eager competitors for this description. The supply from Germany appears to be falling off in quantity at the same time the wants of the German manufacturers lead to continually increasing pureba es of colonial wool for their assumption. The supply of Russian wool, un• locked by the cessation of the war, has yet to come for ward ; at present we cannot estimate the probable im ports; there is no reason to believe that it will be excessive. East India wools have fully supported late rates in Liverpool ; in the instance of coloured wools we consider them higher. Mediterranean and S'fax wools have no' relised so well as iu May. The market wears a very firm aspect, and with a fine harvest we look fur a maintenance at least of present prices. LOCUSTS.—A. host of locusts has invaded the districts of Odessa, Ananieff, and Rubvior. The following fact gives an idea of the enormous number of these insects : —A gentleman living in the neighbourhood of Odessa invited a large party to a fete at his country house, and in the evening the place was splendidly lit up with ;amps, Bengal l i ghts, &c. Sumptuous sideboards were laid out, and a brilliant and select company had as sembled. All looked forward to a merry evening. The windows of the apartments had been opened, and a refreshing breeze was entering the room, when sud denly a loud noise was beard, and a few moments after myriads of locusts filled the rooms, the gardens, sleep ing chambers, and every part of the villa. Fi rewor k s , rockets, &c., were discharged in the hope of driving away these troublesome gue3te, but in vain. Th e corn. pany were compelled to leave. dk-et - l - z- will be formed by shares partly in lb .and.partly..in-Europe. "3. The active canital of the ban ginning 3,300,000 edj idles, or 3,000, , ,it,. the Ottoman Government or the bank n€yte...„._ cessity of augmenting this capital, the Nov oral tbe bank will fix by mutual consent the mina ferYfaich(: new shares will be issued. "4. The founders will have to subscribe at least 26 per cent. of the 3,000,000/. sterling which is to form the capital of the bank, and they will have to. deposit 20 per cent, of this subscription as a guarantee in the Bank of England or France. " 5. The bank will be placed under the general lawn of the Ottoman empire in conformity with the funda mental statutes, which will be established from the bed ginning by the Imperial Government and the founders, and which will be published. "6. The bank will be indepondent 'in its administra tion; it will be governed by directors, who will be named, according to its statute', by the foundet3 and the share.- holders. The administration and revision of the accounts will be in the hands of a council co:nposed of members named in equal proportion by the font dTs and the shareholders. A certain proportion of the directors and of the members of the council must be sut)jects of the Sublime Porte. The Imperial Government will lave the right of surveillance, and will name a governor, whose authority will be defined by the statutes. " 7. All the operations of the bank will have to be made in conformity with its fundamental statutes, be yond which no operation , : can be undertaken, and be yond which the Imperial Government cannot force it to make any transactions. If for some reason or other the Imperial Government or the bank should think it neces sary to modify them or to extend the operations of the • bank, the Imperial Government will come to an under standing with the council of the bank to modify the statutes in a regular manner. " 8. The fundamental operations of the bank with the public will be of the same nature as in . the banks of England and of France : " (a) To discount bills to facilitate - commercial opera tions. "(b) To receive deposits of money at interest. "(e) To make advances on moveables and immove• ables (meubles et immeubles ), according to the special regulations which will be made for this purpose. " 9. The funda men t a l opera ti ons o f t h e bank with the public will be : " (a). To discount Tr.:awry .. bills for a limited period (a terme), in the same way as commercial bills. "(b) If the Government wishes, the bank will under take the payment in Constantinople of the interest of the State loans. " (c) The bank will undertake the transport of the revenues of the Government, when the latter may think fit to intrust the bank with it. "10. The bank will at no time, and in no manner, lend money to the Imperial Government, or to an; branch of the Administration. "11. The central establishment and the princ.malt cash office of the bank will be at Constantinople. The bank may open branch banks in the provinces, which will be chosen for this purpose by the Imperial Govern ment, and the bank and the-e branch banks will act in their operations like the central bank. _ _ "12. A., in order to aid agriculture and industry, the bank and its branches in the provinces will make ad vances on moveable and immoveable property, the Otto. arm Government ; in order to give to the bank the great est possible security, will make special regulations for this purpose and a mortgage law, in order to insure the repayment of the 81.1119 thus advanced, and before pub• lishing these reo , ulations the Government will commune. cate them to the founders and take their advice on the subject. "13. In conformity to the statutes which ,will be made by the Imperial Government and of the bank, a part of the capital will be destined exclusively for this kind of operations, - and a decision of the Imperial Go vernment and-of the banks will be necessary in order to be able to augment the funds destined for this obket. " 14. The bank will neither lend nor receive money at an interest higher than the maximum fixed by its sta tutes - in the same way a 'maximum will be fixed for the rate of discount of Treasury and private bills. "15. The bank will be authorised to issue bank-notes, which will have the same force as metallic currency, and the bank, as well as its branches, will have to redeem at par in specie the notes which it will have thus issuei. "IG. The bank will not be allowed to issue notes for a larger sale than its capital of 0,000,0001. sterling, and it must have always in its possession at least half the value of the notes which it may have issued., " 17. The form and the value or each species of bank note will be fixed by a special regulation. " 18. The Imperial Government will have to with draw from circulation all its paper money, and will never again put into circulation paper money, whether bearing interest or not. The Imperial Government will likewise 6ve to alter its monetary system, which will be never altered afterwards. It will never give to any bank either in Constantinople or in the provinces the right to issue bask -notes. "19. In order to inspire the public with confidence., the banks, in conformity to its statutes, will publish at fixed epochs the results of it operations. It will publish likewise the general accounts, which it will give to the shareholders at fixed periods. "20. The manner and the periods of dividing the pro fits of the banks will be 'fixed by special regulations. "21. The bank will-have a privilege of 25 yew*: At the end of that time the continuance of this privilege, .10,4 pr under tho uudei new unpturo4 statutes, will depend on the acceptance of the Govern ment and by the bank of the propositions which either make for this purpose, and at the expiration of this privi lege all the accounts of the bank will have to be regu lated and paid. "22. In case of an unforeseen accident, if the bank were in danger, in order to provide for the safety of the financial credit of the empire, as well as the interests of the shareholders, the bank will have, according to its statutes, the right to invite a general meeting of its shareholders, and, with their consent, renounce, even before the expiration of its privilege, - or else suspend for some time, its operations. SECOND PART. "Art. 23. In order to improve the financial system, the Imperial Government, having decided to withdraw the paper ,money and the debased currency which are now in circulation, will intrust the founders of the bank with the raising of a loan in Europe by commission for Government account, and for the sum which it will want for this purpose. "24. In this loan the bank will have no other function but that mentioned above, and this will be an entirely separate enterprise, undertaken by the founders of the bank ; consequently there will be no connection between the shares destined to form the bank and those of the loan. "25. The Imperial Government wants 5,000,0001. sterling for the above-mentioned pu r p ose ; i n or d er to prove this want, it will prove from the Treasury registers the sums which are in circulation in -paper money and debased coin. The Government will communicate these documents to the founders of the bank, and, if necessary, it will even publish them. _ _ " 26. The founders of the bank will procura this 5,000,0001. sterling by making a loan by subscription in Europe. The Government will pay 5 per cent, interest on this loan, and 1 per cent. for a sinking fund. " 27. This loan will be issued at 90. " 28. The founders will act by commission, but they will take, on forfeit, a part of the loan. (If somebody else would take, on forfeit, a more considerable sum, he should have the preference.) • " 29. In order to give the greatest possible confidence to the subscribers, the Imperial Government will pay the interest and the sinking fund of this loan from the general resources of the empire; and, to give au even greater guarantee, the necessary sum will be taken from the proceeds of the Customs which will be designated for this purpose, and from the tribute of Moldavia, Walla• chia, and Servia. The sums actually paid on the paper money bearing interest, which will be withdrawn from circulation, will likewise be allotted to this object. These sums will be consigned either to the Imperial Ottoman Bank or to the bankers designated by the founders. In order to prove that the interests of this loan are carried to the budget of State, as likewise the sums required to pay them, the Imperial Government will produce, ac• cording to its custom, the budgets of revenues and of ezpenditui " 30. The Government having destined this loan for withdrawal from circulation of the paper money bearing and not bearing interest, and of the Essam Muntase, and for the improvement of the debased coin, in crder to prove to the founders that these sums wilt not be spent for any other purpose, it will intrust with these operations the Ottoman Bank—that is, the Imperial Government will come to an understanding on this subject with the founitrs of the bank who are charged with the operations of this lons and the administration of the bank, and a special convention will be concluded between them, an cording to which the proceeds of the loan will be con signed to the bank, and in measure as the bank shall withdraw the paper money from circulation it will pay the correspondeet sum in cJin ; it will mark them by the stamping them ; it will show them to the administration of the bank, after which they will be burnt and destroyed in the 4linibtry of Finance. As for the debased coins, in measure as they shall come in to the bank, this latter I will pay their value, will withdraw them from circulation, and will ascertain their intrinsic value, which will be employed for the same purpose. " 31. As the Ex icution of these measures, and above all the change of the base coin which has to be with drawn from circulation, cannot take place at once, and as the sums which the Government will have consigned to the bank for this purpose would thus lie idle, while the Government would. have to pay interest for them, in order to guaeaitee the Imperial Government from such a loss the bank will buy it with w t h l lk e e s e e p t s h u e m m s , o a b e l d i g e a e t l i l o t n h s of is for it, and w ith th e i nterest tem he e n old t h a e n r e d e a w n l e o n a e n e t ; y which it will thus recblve the bank will cover the losses which the Government would otherwise have to bear ; or, in case that some other sure and advantageous eat ployment should present itself for these sums, the bank will take advantage of it., • This operation will have to be made in conformity viith a convention which will be concluded for this purpose. "33. When the bank shall have terminated this pro visional service it will render detailed accounts of it, and will publish them." TRIBE OF SOUTH WALES.—The commerce of South Wales is steadily increasing. • In the port of Swansea during the l as t lialf:y,ar there has been an increas e of 407 vessels, with 41.000 tons over the correspom jJag peri.Al of 1855. At Cardiff the shipping has so increased that more dock accommodation is necessary there and at Newport. Oa the hills the various collieries and iron works are in full play, and, more are in progress. The ship building trade is active. A fine iron ship of 3,000 tons has just been built at Neath, and many vessels of increased size and tonnage are W the stocks at all th ports. • h.... 4 i }4 4 4 i eIAIP ,-~{' "N. ~` 101