The Sun. — London, England, 1868-01-01 00:00:00

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EVANS' to SUP. ...eon Singing and Supper Club, EVANS', Covent-garden. We. Entertainment at Eight. "The Empire has just made up its mi l Kaboit Th blas."Ruyblas 'is proscribed. The proscription of lc, work is added to the proscription of the author. It would appear that the judgment which Eitrikcs Ruyblas ' was come to on the 2nd of December. Oa that day conamenct'd the seventeenth year of Victor flugo's exile. We publish the two letters writt,'n on that occasion :-- THE SUN, L(_!NDON, W ED.N ESDAY EVENING, JA.NUA Y I, 1868. No. 23,574. Eine I , STAY PEP, sd. MAISON DOREE, THE NOW FASHIONABLE RESTAURANT AND • OIST and After the Opening of the Queen's Theatre, Long-Acre, EVANS' to SUP. After Queen's Theatre EVANS' to SUP. After Queen's - Theatr , EVANS' to SUP. After Queen's Theatre I ?VANS' to SUP. After Queens Theatre EVANS' to SUP. After Queen's Theatre EVANS' to SUP. LONDON SINGING AND SUPPER CLUB. AT EVANS' GWENT GARDEN VOCAL ENTERTAINMENT. - At Eight o'Olock. N TICE. Now reo.cly, in Swo., wltli Illustrations, 15;4., rpHROUCH SPAIN TO TIM SAHARA. - By MATILDA BETHAM EDWARDS, LUNCHEON 13-AR, GLASSHOUSE-STREET C. F. HANCOCK, S9N, & CO., Author or "A Winter with the Swallows," &C. Hiss Edwards' egetchert are Jive7y and and her volume saprtligs pleasant re13:4*7.--Athenannt, 1.11 - xst and Biaehott, 13,:(i eat 21arIborough-s'r,ltat. " To M. Victor Hugo, Guernsey. " Thcatro of tha 0.160 n, uth lieCembcr, 11357. _ _ (One door from Regent-street), CUISINE FRANCAISE, &c. JEWELLERS AND SILVERSMITHS TO THE QUEEN At'D " 'Etir,—l•have Pist rc:ceived an official intimation that the representation of " P.:lA:las" is interdicted. - 11 7 n , 1).r the case of force nuT„knure rem:tins from this interdiction, our agreement becomes null and void, nm:l .n?gl.;:t to in form you of the fact. Be pleascit to accept the as3oranc-3- of my high re•:,);xL " The Director of the o:leSan Theatr:. High-class Wines at wholesale prices. Spirits and Beers, &c. Private room for Parties. HAMPERS PREPARED AND SENT OFF TO ORDER.. Terms, CASH. PRINCE AND. PRINCESS OF WALES, 14,L KM 0 0 . MAGAZINE LI for JANUARY, 1363. No. DCLXVII. Fr. 61. On and after MONDAY, Dec. 9, SUPPERS from Nine p.m. to One a.m. And by Special Appointment to the principal Sovereigns and Courts of Europe, Bog respectfully to state that, their only Address is 33 & 39, BRUTON-STREET, Manager, CHARLES CASTLE. " `Dr: Cium.y.' liINAHAN'S LL WHISKY. DUBLIN EXHIBITION, 18.%3. Tills celebrated OLD IRISH WI IS/., gained the Dublin Prize 3ledaL It is Pare, Mild, Mellow, Delicious, and .- ..vl;?Wholesome. Sold in Bottles, 3s. Bd., at tha Retail Fenno in London; by the Agents in the principal towns in England; or wholesale at 8, (MEAT WINDMILL-STREET, ".ONDON, W. Observe the Red Seal, Pink Label, and Branded. "Kin., han's LL Whisky:" MUTUAL LOAN FUND ASSOCIATION (Incorporated by Act of Parliament, 1850), 14, RUSSELL-STREET, COVENT-GARPRN, LONDON, AD VANCES MONEY upon personal securit„ Bills of Sale, Free hold or Lek sehold Property, for one, two, g i three yams, repay able weekly, monthly, cr quarterly. Bill( Tomptly dilicounted. Forms free on receipt of stamped envelow EDWARD RPER, Secretary. MADAME B I A U K SS , A . s T i l'S T. EXHIBITION, - A. Life-size PORTRAIT MODEL of THEODORE, KING of ABYSSINIA, is now added; also all the Kings and Queens of England, American Celebrities, &c. Room of Horrors. Open from 11 in the morning till 10 at night. Admittance, ls.; children under 10, 6d. Extra rooms, 6d. MADAMS TUSSAIJD'S zzun3rnois - .—A PORTRAIT !'bET., of FREDERICK BAKER, the Alton Murderer, is now added to the Chamber of Horrors. Open from 11 in the morning till 10 at night. Admission, ls.; children under 19 years of age, 6d.: extra rooms, 6d. A RGYLL ROOMS, WINDMILL-STREET, Piccadilly Sole Proprietor, Mt R. R. 131tINELL. This magnificent Terpsichorean and Musical Establishment, having been Re-decorated in the highest style of Italian art by Messrs. Rnbardt and other eminent artists, is NOW OPEN for the AUTUMN SEASON. Solo Euphonion. Signor Mosca Solo Cornet, M. Graves. Conductor, Signor Curti. Doors open at half-past S. Admission, ls.; Reserved Seats, 2s. H X F ORD, 6, OXFORD-STREET. W. During the Week will be given a GRAND SELEC TION from Offenbach's Comic Operetta, ORPHEE AUX ENFERS, LA TROVATURE, and the New Cantata MERRY CHRISTMAS. Principal Artistes: Misses Russell, Rivers, and Fitz- Henry ; Messrs. Bury, Marler, R. Greene, and De Brenner. Full Band and Chorus: Instrumentalists: Miss Bryant ; Messrs. Pique, Melling, and Plumpton. COMEDY, Ac., by the LEVITES, Miss and Mr. FOS TER, HARRY SYDNEY, FRED. FREN DR, Mr. H. RICHARDS, and ALFRED PERRIER. Mr. E. W. MACKNEY will. make his third appearance this evening. STODARE'S MARVELS of MAGIC THIS EVENING, Conductor—Mr. F. Jonghmans.. Private boxes, 10s. 6d. ; stalls, balcony, and grand pro• Is.—THIS EVENING. • WESTO N'S GRAND M U SIC HALL, Proprietor, Mr. J. S. Sweasey. Mr. SWEASEY begs to inform the public, in consequence of the flattering patronage he has received, he has engaged the fol lowing talented Company:—The Great VANCE; GEORGE LEY BOURNE, the L'on Comique ; JEAN BOND, the unrivalled Equili brist ; GEORGE ELLIS, the Anstralianßuffo ; the Brothers DANIELS (who are allowed by the Press to be unapproachable by any other artiste 'n their perrormances); SIDNEY BARNES (his first appearance); Miss ALICE DUNNING, the most fascinating qerio- Comic Singer and Dancer at the present time; Mss LIZIZE PEARSE (her first appearance in London), allowed to be by the provincial press the most rising artiste of the day; Miss ANNE TREMAINE, the English Ballad Singer, is re:engaged after a most successful provincial tour. Full Orchestra, in which Mr. H. Baker, the unrivalled Cornet Player, Will appear, in conjunction with Mr. J. Young, the great Flute Player. The whole under the direction of Mr. P. CORRI. Special Notice.—ln consequence of the length of entertain ment, the doors will open at 7, commence at 7.30. No alteration in the prices of admission. Private boxes, 10s. 61, to be secured at Mitchell's Royal Library, Old Bond-street ; and Sams' Library, St. James's; also at the Box-office at the Hall from 10 until four o'clock. QPANISH FLY is the acting ingredient in ALEX. ROSS'S CANTUARIDES OIL, which speedily produces whiskers and thickens hair. Price 3s. Gd., ss. 6d., and 10s. 6d.; sent by post for 54, 84, and 144 stamps, -47.141X ROSS 248, High Holborn, London, and all Chemists. "Tale of a Hair," 61. 0.4 - DERFUL DISCOVERY.—Corns cured y-t in one day by using ALEX. ItOSSS CHIROPO. This preparation gradually dissolves the Corn in a few hours, re moving the very root. Price 45.; sent by post for GO stamps.- 248, High Holborn London, and all Chemists. Face Powder, is. HAIR -CURLING FLUID, 248, High Holborn, London. ALEX. ROSS'S CURLING FLUID curls Ladies' or Gentlemen's hair immediately it is applied. Sold at 3s. 61, ss. 6d., and 10s. 6d.; sent free for M, 84, and 144 stamps. .—Had of Chemists. - - " • Advice upon all subjects of the Toilet. (1 REY HAIR.-248, High Holborn, London.— ALEX. ROSS'S HAIR DYt produces a perfect colour immediately it is used, It is permanent, and perfectly natural in effect. Price 3s. 6d., ss. 61, and 10s. 6d; sent by post for 4, 84, and 144 "tamps; and all Che:mists. Bloom of Roses, 3s. 6cl. LIAM DESTROYER.-248, High Holborn, London.—ALEX. ROSS'S DEPILATORY removes super fluous hair from the face, neck, and arms, without effect to the skin. Price Se. 6d., ss. 6d., and 10s. 6d.; sent for 54, 81, and 144 stamps.—Had of all Chemists. Skin Tonic, ss. 6d. PThIPLE REMOVER. --All diseases of the IL skin are improved by one dose of ALEX. ROSS'S VEGE TABLE SKIN PILLS. They remove redness, sallowness, &e. 2s. 9d. and 7s. 6d.; or post for 40 and 100 stamps.--A LET ROSS, 248, High Holborn, London, and an Chemists. Advice upon the Toilet Fee, 2s. 6d. • COLOUR -WASH.-By damping the head with this beautifully -perfumed Wash, in seven or ten days the hair aistun , ,s its original eolopr, and remains so by an omtsional using. los. sent fel stamps.—ALEX ROS S, 48, High Holborn,london, , - 11 I all Chemists. Just published, 2d. sent by the author for 3 stamps, IL.TGLINESS and BEAUTY ; being a Pamphlet descriptive of articles and menus used for improving the appearance. By ALEX, ROSS. 248, High Holborn. London. Had of all booksellers. GREAT NORTHERN HOSPITAL, Caledonian -road, Islington, N. Supported by Voluntary Contributions. This Hospital has relieved 451,934 patients since it was estab lished at Eing's-creas in 18.58. Patients are admitted free. Baukers—Mossrs. Barnet. Lloyds, and Co., 60, Lombard-streen Messrs. Ransom and Benverie CPall-mall.—llon. Sec., F. Smith, Esq. GBO. RSID. Sea. Rrnsit ORPHAN AsyLum, Mackenzie 1.5 Park, Slough, 1ht.7.1 , —s (formerly at Clapham-rise). Lasti xted, 1827. PAU'oll—Her Most OraCioßS MAJESTY the Qumf. Aid to this Institution be gladly received bythe Secretary, at the (ages, No. n. cheqp,l,l3. E.O. ir Emt y S. THORNTON, Treasurer, Tum:3 Tii.sos, J.P., Chairman of the Board. STEPHEN R. GATTLET, M.A., Hon. Sno. • ALrozn MICKENZIE, Secretary. TTIE BOARD .f : A :;A.GEA.IENT of the LONDON Hom:: - UPA rt: I f osrrrin wish to call the attention 3f their friends to ;te During, the past year the beds save been almost c 4 .!1!;`/I. and the drain on the resources a the Hospital has eon ei t , ...“Trt,em great. They trust, there fore, that all tb. , ; fr;eo.:, or both in town and coun try, Will rally rcuu.! tLctn, —Ail thus prevent the necessity of, Curtailing the userubJ3s.: ,1 I!..;spital , by the admission of fewer patients., Subserip!.i.qu: ,arne-oly requested. Bankers-- Messrs. Prescott and Ti:ro:olueedi. , :-street, and Union Bank. Argyll-place, Regeut-.strc , t. .10u31 li. WARREN, Clorll. N 0: b 2, Groat orm on,l-.; • HEALTH RESTORED WITHOUT MEDICINE OR EXPENSE. DU BARRY'S delicate lze;slth-restoring Invalids and Infanta' Food. THE _ REVALATA ARABICA saves fifty times its cost in other remedies, and restores pertet digestion, strong nerves, sound lungs, healthy liver, refreshing sleep, functional regularity, and energy to the most disordered or enfeebled—removing speedily and effectually indigestion (dy spepsia), cough, asthma, consumption, habitual constipation, diarrhoea, all gastric derangements, htemorrholde, liver com plaints, flatulency, nervousness, biliousness, fevers, sore throats, diphtheria, catarrhs, colds, influenza, noises in the head and ears, rheumatism, gout, impurities, eruptions, hysteria, neuralgia, ir ritability, sleeplessness, acidity, palpitation, heartburn, headache, debility, dropsy, cramps, spasms, nausea and sickness oven in pregnancy or at sea, sinking fits, bronchitis, scrofula, tightness of the chest, pains at the pit of the stomach and between the shoulders. It is the most digestible and nourishing of all foods, and suitable for invalids and infants in all complaints. IMPORTANT CAUTION.---BOWaTe of the many unsavoury and more than sloppy imitations to which, without authority, Baron Liebig's name is most audaciously attached. Henceforth none will doubt the valuable properties of Dv Barry's health-restoring Revalenta Arabica Invalids' and Infants' }"Oct,l since to the thousands of blessings it has already received ;tom invalids whose position had been deemed hopeless, we may now add that of his Holiness the Pope, whose health has been perfectly restored by it after thirty years of unsuccessful medical treatment. We quote from the "Gazette du Midi," July 25th (Cure No. 63,413):—" Rome, July 21st, 1866.—The health of the Holy Father is excellent, especially since, abandoning all other reme dies, he has confined himself entirely to Du Bevy's :Uevalenta Arabic°, Food, of which he consumes a plateful at es "s: It has produced a surprisingly beneficial effect on his health, an, His Holiness cannot praise this excellent food too highly." Cure No. 53,216 of the Marchioness de Brehan, of seven years' liver complaint, wasting away, debility, nervousness, irritability, with a nervous palpitation all over, bad digestion, constant sleep lessness, and the most intolerable nervous agitation. Cure o. 78, of dyspepsia, from the Right Hon. the Lord Stuart de Decies, Lord-Lieutenant of the County of Waterford:—“ I have derived much benefit from your excellent fend.—STUART DS DECIES, Dromana, Cappoquin, County Water:urd." Cure No. 40,832.—0 f fifty years' indescribable agony from dyspepsia, nervousness, asthma, cough, constipation, flatulency, spasms, sickness, and vomiting. Maria Jolly, of Lynn, Norfolk. Cure No. 47,121.—Mi5s Elizabeth Jacobs, of extreme nervous mess, indigestion, gatherings, low spirits, and nervous fancies. Cure No. 56,814.—Mr. Samuel Laxton, Leicester, of two years' diarrhoea. The Food is sold in (7anisters, at Is. 141; lib., 2S. 91; 21b., 4s. ad.; 121 h., 225.; 24th., 403. The 1233. and 241 b. canisters, carriage free on receipt of Post-office Order, by BARRY DU BARRY and Co.. 77, Regent-street, London; also at Fortnum and Mason's, and sold by all respectable oarocers and °herniate. PARTRIDGE AND COOPER , WHOLESALE MANUFACTURING STATIONERS, 192' FLEEY-STESET (CORNER OF CHANCERY-LANE), LONDON, E.O. THE PUBLIC SUPPLIED AT WHOLESALE PRICES. CARRIAGE PAID TO THE COUNTRY ON ORDERS OVER 20s. Per ream. 8. d. Fine Cream Laid Note: a cheap paper Superfine Cream Laid Note: much approved 4 0 Superfine Thick Cream Laid Note; especially recom mended 5 Extra Superfine Double Thick Cream Laid Note 7 0 Straw Paper, " Patent ;" adapted for rapid writing Large Commercial Note Papers ............... 45., Se., and 6 0 Foolscap Papers, blue or cream 10s. 6d., 12s. Gd., and 11 0 Outsides Foolscap, thick hand-made Letter Paper for scribbling .plain, 45.; ruled ditto 4 6 Tinted Lined Note per 1,000 Superfine Cream or Blue Envelopes 4s. 6d., ss. 6d., and 6 6 Extra Thick ditto, "Registered Secure" 3 0 Largo Blue Wove Commercial Envelopes 4 6 Cheap Buff Colour, for circulars, &c. COLOUR STAMPING (Relief) reduced to ls. per 100. Polished steel dies sunk by the best artists in the trade at about half the prices charged by the retail houses. An ILLUSTRATED CATALOGUE, containing full descrip tion, with prices of Account Books, Copying Presses, Inkstands, Stationery Cabinets, Postage Scales, Despatch Boxes, Travelling Writing Cases, Desks, Bags, Sc., post free. LD'S PATENT PICK LES kL are fectly Pure and uneOiotired: To bc had of all dealers, and wholesale of JOHN BURGESS and SON. 107, Strand (corner of Savoy-steps), London. v EATIN G'6 COUGH LOZENGES. The bcz,t and sare:.,t, remedy for COUG LIS. _A 3._ COM PAGN I E GENERALE TRANS ATLANTIQUE, 8, Place Vendome. Paris. NEW YORK, via HAVRE and BREST. The undermentioned Steamers will sail every 14 days, as for: lows:— From HAVRE—loth December, 1867. From BREST-21st December, 1867. NAPOLEON , 111, - Paddle VILLE DE PARIS Screw PF.REIRE Screw ST. LAUREL T Screw EUROPE Paddle RATES OF PASSAGE. Havre or Brest to New York, let class, £33 0 0 ~ II 2d class, 17 0 0 3d class. ' 14 0 0 Agents—STRINGER, PEMBROKE, and CO., 8, Austinfriars, E.C. A.D. 1720 R OYAL EXCHANGE ASSURANCE CORPORATION. (Established by Charter of his Majesty George the First), For SEA, FIRE, LIFE, and ANNUITIES. Offices—ROYAL EXCHANGE, London. Branch Office-29, Pall. Mall, SW. . OCTAVIIIS WIGRAM, JAMES STEWART H')DGSON, E CHARLES JOHN MANNING, I DIREC , Esq Governor. sq Sub-Governor. !lsq Deputy-Governor. ;TORS William Tetlow ilibbort, Esq. Wilmot Holland, Esq. Egerton Hubbard, Esq. Nciriiex,Lubbock; ntr- --- Henry Nelson, Esq. Lord Josceline Wm. Percy. Charles Robinson, Esq. Samuel Leo Schuster, Esq. Eric Carrington Smith, Esq. Joseph Somes, Esq. William Wallace, Esq. Charles Baring Young, Esq. Robert. Barclay, Esq. John Garratt Cattlec, Esq. Mark Currie Close, Esq. Edward - James Daniell, Esq. Williazs D.AstiLvelx,gr-iitr, — - Lancelot Wllliatik-Dent, Esq. Alexander Druce, Esq. Fredk. Joseph Edimann, E N . Charles Hermann Goschen, Esq. Riversdale Wm. Grenfell, . Esq. Francis Alex. Hamilton, Esq. Robert Amadeus Heath, Esq. Medical Referee, Sarni Luel Solly, Esq., F.R.S. NOTICE.—The usual fifteen days allowed for payment of FIRE PREMIUMS falling du at Christmas will expire on the 9th of January. FIRE and LIFE ASSURANCES may be effected on advantageous terms. The Duty on Fire Assurances has been reduced to the uniform rate of ls. 6d. per cent. per annum. No charge is made by this Corporation for Fire Policy or Stamp, however small the Assurance may be. FARMING STOCK.—No Extra Charge is made for the use of Steam Thrashing Machines. The Reversionary Bonus on British LIFE POLICIES has averaged nearly 2 per cent. per annum on the sum assured. Equivalent reductions have been made in the Premiums payable by persons who preferred that form of Bonus. The Divisions of Profit take place every Five Years. Any sum not exceeding £15,000 may be insured on one Life. This Corporation affords to the Asfured Liberal participation in Profits, with the guarantee of a large invested Capital Stock, and exemption under Royal Charter from the liabilities of part nership. The advantages of modern practice, with the secu rity of an Office Whose resources have been tested by the experience of nearly a CENTURY AND A HALF. ROYAL EXCHANGE, LONDON. ROBERT P. STEELE, Secretary. cI — ANDLES.—A Hint to Purchasers.—Do not ‘,) make sure that you know what price you are paying per pound for your candles until you have stripped them and put them in the scale. Some candles are right weight with out the wrappers, some with moderately thick wrappers, some with very thick wrappers, and some are not nearly right weight with wrappers however thick. PRICE'S " G LD MEDAL PALMITINE," " SHERWOOD PALMITINE," " BELMONT SPERM," and " BEL MONT WAX," "BEST," t 4 N o 3," and "BAT TERSEA" COMPOSITES, "PRICE'S PARAFFINE," and " BELMONTINE," and all other candles of Price's Paknt Candle Company Limited, are full weight without the wrappers. NOTHING IMPOSSIBLE. AGUA AMARELLA. restores the Human Hair to its pristine hue, no matter at what age. JNO. GOSNELL and CO. have at length, with the aid of one of the most eminent Chemists, succeeded in perfect ing this wonderful liquid. It is now offered to the public' in a more concentrated form, and at a lower price. Sold iu bottle?, 3s, each ; also 55., 7s. 6d., and 15s. each, including brush. Red Paill Wharf, Angel-passage, 93, Upper Thames street, London, E.C. T;3OIVELL'S BALSAM OF ANISEED, -9, for COUGHS, COLDS, ASTHMA, BILONCIIITIS, Sore Throat, Difficulty of Breathing, and all similar affections of the ltoepiratory Organs. Sold by Chemists and Medicine Venders throughout the World. In Bottles only, price ls. lid., 2s. 3d., and l Is. each. Established nearly half a Century. SATISFACTOP.Y LETTER. 6, Wood-street, Millbank, Westminster, October 5, 1867 SlR,—Some months back I had an attack of Bronchitis, which left at times a tickling in the Throat, with other unpleasant feel inge. I was advised to try the BALs.e.i OF ANISEED; I did so, and have found very great relief; it is most comforting in allay. in the irritation, and giving strength to the voice. You are at liberty to m%ke use of this as you think proper, and I earnestly hope that others may benefit by it as I have done. With many thanks from your obedient servant, SAMUEL DEAR, Dean's Verger, Westminster Abbey. To Mr. Powell. Ask for POWELL'S BALSAM of ANISEED F. THOMAS &CO.'S.PATENT SEWING Y • MACHINIIS. The celebrated No. 2 Machine, unequalled for general work, £lO. The new Domestic Machines complete (Lock Stitch), £5 bs, £6 65., and £t. Catalogues free. W. F. Thomas and C0.,1 and 2, Chespaide, sad Regent-circus, Oxford-street, London. SCIENTIFIC AND ORNAMENTAL PRESENTS. ORNAMENTS for the Drawing-room, Library, and Dining-room, consisting of a now and elegant as sortment of VASES, Figures, Groups, Candlesticks, Obelisks, Inkstands, beautiful inlaid Tables, Paper weights, &c., in Ita lian, Alabaster, Parian, Marble, Bronze, Derbyshire Spar, &c. Imported and manufactured by JAMES' TENNANT, Mineralo gist to her Majesty, 149, Strand, W.C., London. Mr. Tennant arranges elementary collections of ROCKS, MINERALS, and FOSSILS to illustrate the new edition of Lyell's Elements of Geology; they will greatly facilitate the in teresting study of MINERALOGY and GEOLOGY, and can be had at 2, 5, 10, 20, 50, to 500 guineas each. PRACTICAL INSTRUCTION in GEOLOGY and MINE. RALOGY is given by Mr. TENNANT, F.G.S.. at 149. Strand. 31It F . l HOWARD, SURGEON-DENTIST, 52, t. on of ARTIFICIAL Fleet -street, ewwireesb,coripliga tures. They so peifectly resemble the natural teeth as not to be distinguished from the originals by the closest observer; they Will never change colour or decay, and will bo found superior to any teeth ever before used. This method does not require the extraction of roots, or any painful operation, and will support and preserve teeth that are loose, and is guaranteed to restore articulation and mastication. Decayed teeth stopped and ren dered sound and useful in mastication.. 52, Fleet-street. At home from 10 till 5 RUPTURES.-BY ROYAL LETTERS PATENT. TVIIITE'S MOO-MAIN LEVER TRUSS (PERFECTED AND EXHIBITED IN THE GREAT ExIIIBI TIONB of 1851 and 1862), is allowed by upwards of Two Hundred Medical Gentlemen to be the most effective invention in the cura tive treatment of HERNIA. The use of 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 Moc-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 be had, and the truss, which oannot fail to tit, forwarded by post, on the circumference of the body, two inches below the'hips, being sent to the manufacturer, FURNISHED HOUSES, from £2 2s. to £2O per Week.—D. S. HUMPHRIES h,a at all time a n :mber Firm -class REsID u..CES to be LET. furnishel or unfurnished. or fold, more t artieularly in the nei4hbour hoods of sydenham, Upp,r Aorwood. Forest-hilt, and yid nity.—Patticulars may be had at the (Aim, Printing House square. HOUSES and APAR Svl EN I'S WAS T} and to be LET or SOLD, IIUSISESSF:S for DISPOSAL, ,tc. PROPERTY, FREEHOLD or LEASEHOLD. D. T. HUAIPHItIN:S has continual applications for all descriptions of PROPERTY which will pay XOO3 interest for outlay. Houses out of repair not objected to. T. D. Humphries can at all time.) find customers ior all descrip tions of businesses- Hotels, public boas 0, (tc sold and transterr,:d. Apply, D. T. Humphries, Estate Agent. Print ing House-square. BANDA AND KIRWEE PRIZE MONEY. INDIA OFFICE, LOSDON, S.W., Dec. 27, 1867. TOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, That a ROLL of OFFICERS and MEN of the 3d MADRAS EUROPEAN REGIMENT, ctititle I to Share in the First Distribution of the BANDA. and KIRWEE PRIZE MONEY,.containing the names of those whose Shares have no been paid in India, has been received, and that Distribution of such Shares will be made at the Military Department of this Office (Saturdays excepted) between the hours of Eleven and Two o'clock. T. T, PE ARS, Major-General, Military Secretary. Mr. WHITE, 228, Piccadilly. 4. Single Truss, 165., 215., 265. 6d., and 31s.' 6d. Postage, ls. A Double Truss, 31s. 6c1., 425., and 625. 6d. Postage, is. Bd. An Umbilical Truss, 425., and Os. aa. Postage, is. 10d. Post-office Orders to be made payable to John White, Post office, Piccadilly. EATING'S COUGH LOZENGES. -A ccrtain rccly for relieving the IRRITATION of the :15 =i ..1 J.:O2IIIAL TUBES. NEW PATENT LASIIC KNEE-CAPS, &c., for Varicose Veins and all eases of 'Weakness and Swelling of the Legs, Sprains, &c. They are porous, light in texture, and inexpensive, and are drawn on like an ordinary stocking. Price 4s. 6d., 78. 6d., 10s-. and 168. each. Postage 6d. . JOHN WHITE. Manufacturer. 228, Piccadilly rR ch INT IN G. -TO PROPRIETORS OF NEWSPAPERS, PERIODICALS, &c..---The Printing an I Machining of Newspapers, &c., done on cxeeedingly favourable terms. Use of Editorial and Publishing Offices, if required. Estimates forwarded on receipt of particulars with stamped d ,directed envelop, for reply. Address—The Manager "SW Printing Mee; 3, Church-row, Savoy, Strand, W.C. fANE HUNDRED AND SIXTY-SEVEN .Y. Destitute Orphans are being maintained in the Albert Orphan Asylum, Collingwood Court, Bagehot, Surrey. Funds greatly needed for their support. Cullum A. IVALICER, See. Offices, 96, Cheapside, E.C. ROYAL Fit 'HOSPITAL, Gray's-inn-road, in the immediate v'elnity of the Great Northern Railway Terminus, King's-cross. Patron—Her Most Gracious MAJESTY the QUEEN. Vice-Patron--His Royal Highness the Prince of WALES, K.G. President—His Grace the Duke of BUCCLEUCH, K.G. This Hospital, founded in the year 1828, the first to estabffsh the principle of free admission to the sick poor, without the de lay and difficulty of Governors' orders, is wholly dependent for support on voluntary contributions and legacies. It affords relief to a large number of in-patients, and, in adert tion to this, the average number of attendance a the destitute sick has for a considerable period averaged between 3,000 and 4,000 weekly. The Committee earnestly solicit the assistance of the benevo lent, as the premises of this hospital are capable of containing several hundred more beds had the Committee the requisite funds to maintain them. Contributions aro received by their bankers, Messrs. Brown, Hanson, and Co., Abchurch-lane; also by Messrs. Coutts and 0o.; Drummond and Co. ; Glyn and Co. ; Herries and Co. ; Ransom and Co.; Prescott, Grote, and Co.; Smith, Payne, and Co.; Barclay and Co.; Williams, Deacon, and Co.;Nisbet and ce. BenterS-Street; and at th o &vita Una 10 lid o. DIG 1.;.E1' REMEDY FOIL INDIGESTION. N roc S omu C t l e;Y:cl ( 2 l a l sm E ple but certain Remedy for PILLS are conii- E4):Tige°sctllitco'nn,lt'PlYvhich is tiro ce,use of nearly a l l the diseases to which wo are subject, being a medicine so uniformly grateful and beneficial that it is with justice called the " Natural Strengtheaer of the Unman Stomach." "Norton's Pills" act as a powerrul tonic and gentle aperient; are mild in their operation, safe under any circumstances, and thousands of persons can now bear testimony to the benefits to bo derived from their use, as they have been a never-failing Family Friend for upwards of 20 years. Sold in bottles at is. 2s. 9d., and Us. each, in every town in the kingdom. CAUTION. Be sure to ask for "NORTON'S PILLS," and do not be per suaded to purehaso any of the various imitations which have sprun : g up in =Sequence of tho success of " Norton's Cantostile Pills.' DE SCOTT'S LIVER AND BILIOUS PILLS.—i A EVER-FAILING REMEDY.—Prepared without any mercurial ingredient, from the recipe of Dr. Scott, of Bromley, Kent, will be found invaluable to all who suffer from bilious and liver complaints, indigestion, wind, spasms, giddi. nets, dizziness of the eyes, &c. lor habitual costiveness, as a family aperient medicine, and as a purifier of the blood, they are truly excellent; mild in their operation and grateful to the stomach, they create appetite, promo te digestion, and stre ng th en the whole nervous system. Prepared only and sold by W. Lam bert, Chemist, 6, King William-street, Charing-cross, London, and by most druggists, in boxes, Is. lid., and three times the quantity in one, '2s. Pd. Be sure to ask for Dr. Scott's Bilious and Liver Pills. The genuine are a square green lockage, with "William Lambert" engraved on the stamp. CANDLES, GLYCERINE, and SOAP.—A Gold Medal was awarded at the Par i s E xhibition to Price's Patent Candle Company Limited , for ‘. Candles, Glycerine, and Soap"—the only one to any British exhibi tor for these throe things combined. The chief Candles of the Company are their " BELMONTINE" and "PRICE'S PARAFFINE" for those who must have the ex•reme transparency of pure Paraffine ; their "GOLD MEDAL PALMITINE" and "SHERWOOD PALMITINE," for those who, while desiring candles of great beauty, require also steady brilliancy of light and freedoM from smoke and smell ; their good old-fashioned'. BELMONT SPERM AND WAX," and " BEST" "No. 2," "No. 3," and "BATTERSEA" COMPOSITES for those who require only perfect burning without caring for transparency; and their " CHAMBER" Candles, hard, and of small diameter, to avoid the dripping. of grease when carried. Their new toilet soap, "PRICE'S SOLIDIFIE GLYCERINE" con tains half its w ight of their distilled Glycerine, andshould be the one toilet soap in use, especially in winter, because of its admirable effects in preventing chapping of the hands and face. There ought also to be in every house one of the sealed bottles of their patent distilled Glycerine, known every where as " PRICE'S GLYCERINE," two or three dr ps of which, mixed with three or fouE times as much water, will in a day or two remove chapping and roughness of skin, whether of adults or children • and when this is effected, a single drop of the undiluted Glycerine applied once a day will prevent the recurrence of the chapping and roughness. insist on having " Price's Glycerine" in the Company's own sealed bottles, quantities of cheap impure Glycerine being now sold in the shops because of tho low rate at which the dealers can buy it in comparison with Price's. All the good medical authorities abroad as well as at home order " PRICE'S" as the only Glycerine to be used. "PRICE'S NEW -PATENT NIGHT LIGHTS" for burning in the wide glasses, are believed to be the very best .Night Lights made. " PRICE'S CHILD'S NIGHT LIGHTS" are known everywhere, and are excellent for burning without a glass. a 1+541 PAINLESS DENTISTRY. MESSRS. GABRIEL, DENTISTS (Established 1815), of Loudon 58, Harley-street, Cavendish-square, 64, E.G., Liverpool 34, Duke-street, and Brighton have just published a NEW PAMPHLET explaining their rain less System of Dentistry, and self-adheive •Tectit without spring 3, at MODERATE CHARGES. Which may be had fro by post for four stamps. • • I?AILTVAY IN TEL LIG EN CE. - MIDLAND. A meeting of the shareholders in Leeds and the nei•ghbourhood was held yesterday at the Queen's Hotel, to consider what should be done to protect the interests of the company at the general meeting on the 15th inst. Mr. BAINES, M.P., was appointed chairman, and he said he entirely approved the meeting, for if aiag-vcas-tia , c ,- , - aif --) the state of a railway, publicity and. &scus:_4ion were always the best. He referred to hisActter to the Times, and said he had do official r,.sponsibility in connection with the railsay, except that he was one of those five gentlemen who recommended some one as worthy of acceptance as auditor. If the meeting was aware of the views he had expressed in that letter, he could only say that he now felt them to be confirmed. He believed in the honesty of the directors, and in the ultimate solidity of the Mid land line. Great errors had been committed in j going beyond the legitimate field, and in undertak ing far too many lines at once. It wos a very great mistake the directors had made in acceding to so many applications from other parties. Of their own they had upwards of £4,000,000 of. engagements, which it was possible for the directors to have post poned, and some of which it was possible to abandon. , But there was, he believed, upwards of .£5,000,000 which it would be possible to forego for the present. Of their own there were lines. and works not . begun of £3,700,000, including the Settle and Carlisle, the Mansfield line, the Ashby and Nun eaton (along with the London anci.Ne!th-Weste rn ) and several coal lines intended' to open up coal fields. It would be much More conducive to their interests that the coal owners should make those lines themselves, but besides those there were also lines under the act 1865-6 which would cost £450,000, and be was told it was possible to post pone £200,000 of them. Then of the Cheshire lines, there was a "proposed outlay of £835,000, and that might be postponed. Then there were works in progress to the amount-of £300,000, of which £lOO,OOO might be put off. Then, as to the rolling stock, £320,000 additional stock was or dered, and that would be sufficient to work an additional traffic of £7,000 a week, and therefore the outlay of £200,000 might be postponed. The London Station Hotel it was intended to defer, land in all he thought there was about £5,235,000, which might be postponed. He believed the directors really were willing to do all they could. His spirit was to treat them as men who desired to do so, and he recommended that this meeting should appoint a committee to consult with.the directors, and report at the annual meeting. Mr. GARNETT stated why he had been one of the parties to calling this meeting, and said the company had come to that position which reluired all their energy to prevent confusion and difficulty. He recommended shareholders to keep their proxies in their hands until the meeting on the 15th inst. lie moved :-- "That, taking into consideration the injurious effect produced on the value of the Midland shares by the in tended application to Parliament for powers to raise new capital to the amount of 15,000,000, this meeting is of opinion that it is essential that the directors should revise their engagements for new lines and works, and all con templated outlay, with a view to the relinquishment or postponement for a long time of all thatcan be relinquished or Postponed." Mr. J. JOWETT seconded the motion, and strongly recommended the abandonment of the Settle and Carlisle line. The Rev. J. MotrroN thought the shareholders were more frightened than hurt, and he regarded the proceedings of the Manchester party as calculated to injure the interests of the company. The direc tors had nothing to be ashamed of. It was very good and judicious foresight that the directors had prepared for an outlet in the heart of London. The resolution was then carried unanimously. Mr. J. RHODES moved— " That this meeting rocommends the appointment, at the meeting of the Midland Company on the 15th of January, of a, committee of cons'ltation, consisting of large shareholders, to confer with the directors on th 3 position of the railway, and especially on the extent t which projected lines at.cl works can be relinquished c , r postponed." Mr. J. 0. MARCn seconded the motion, and it was carried. Mr. Alderman GEORGE proposed that Mr. Bai r M.P., Mr. Garnett, and Mr. Jowett be a Qom rnittee to confer with the directors, which was, car ried unanimously. The CHAIRMAN recommended this meeti;3 g not to begin hostilities if there were to be any. The course taken at this meeting was so reasons - pc that CORNER OF BOND-STREET. AWARDED TO C. F. HANCOCK : Great Exhibition, 1851—Council Medal for Originality and Taste. Paris Exhibition,lBss —Gold Medallic d'Honn au r International Exhibition, 1862—Prize Medal, for groat Excellence of Design and Manufacture. Paris Universal Exhibition, 1867 —Gold Medal. Feap. Bvo., full gilt side, 3s. Gd. ; gilt edges, 4s. LIFE OF NELSON, with original Anecdotes, Notes, &c., by the Old Sailor, author of "Tough Yarns." London : William Tegg, Pancras-lane, °ilea pside. MANUFACTURERS OF THE VICTORIA CROSS. 'CANTERBURY HALL.—NEW MANAGEMENT. —W. HOLLAND, Sole Lessee, late Proprietor of Weston's Music Hall, High Holborn, HAS NOW RE-OPENED this favourite OLD - ESTABLISHED MUSIC HALL. Great Alterations and Improvements are being made, and an entire new Company, comprising most of the popular artistes of the day, will have the honour of appearing. W. Holland's known liberality as caterer for the entertainment of the public is a sufficient guarantee that the amusements will be both novel and unequalled. W. Holland has great pleasure in stating he has engaged the marvellous pantomimist, Mr. Fred. Evans, of the Royal Alhambra and Crystal Palace, who will produce, with his company, including Miss Randall, Miss Billington, Madame Ar teni, Messrs. E. Towers, Vincent; Simnson, J. Jamand, and corps de ballet, a new grand pantomimic Ballet, entitled BUMBLE, TUMBLE, and STUMBLE; with new scenery and effects. Ori ginal music by Alfred Lee. First appearance of Geor g e Ellis, the - Australitin Comic Nat Ogden, the conirEttic - onlique;Gboige Washington, negro delineator, from New York; Pat Sellers, Erin's brightest gem; the irresistible serio-comic, Annie Adams; Miss Marian Fitz Williams, the new serio-comic; the Brothers Girardes, in their wonderful double trapeze performance; the truly wonderful Leoni, the greatest sensation in the world; Miss Fitzhenry, the charming English ballad singer, by the kind per mission of C. Morton, Esq., of the Oxford Music Hall; Mr. Row land Lascelles, the popula, tenor from Covent-garden. A mag nificent new band, setectbi from the late orchestra of Her Ma jesty's Theatre, numbering 23 performers, assisted by the drums and bugles of the 2d Battalion Scots Fusilier Guards, by kind permission of Lieut.-Colonel Commanding. Musical Director, Mr. Alfred Lee, composer of "Champagne (~13.-.r,:a" and upwards of 100 of the most popular comic songs of the day. Arthur Lloyd will shortly appear. In active preparation, a Superb Ballet Di vertissement, with gorgeous scenery and effects. Bars will be under entire new management, and every article will be of the choicest quality. Every attention will be paid to the comfort of the visitors. The stalls superbly carpeted, and seats covered with Utrecht velvet. The splendid picture gallery, with several additions by eminent artists, on view as usual. In the supper room will be found every delicacy of the season, at greatly re duced tariffs. Prices of Admission —Balcony and Area, 6d.; Stalls, is. Doors open this evening and next two days at half past 6, performance commence at 7 o'clock, inconsequence of the amount of talent engaged.. Special Notice.—The Great VANCE to-night with his new songs of "The Rowing Boys" and "Walking in the Zoo."—No advance in prices. Balcony and Area, 6d.; Stalls, superbly carpeted, ls. QTOO PING HABITS, ROUND SHOULDERS, PIGEON CHESTS and other Deformities, are prevented and cured by wearing CRANDLEtt's latritOVED IiYGIENIC CHEST EXPANDING BRACE, tor both sexes of all ages. It strengthens the voice andlungs, relieves indigestion, paths in the chest and hack, and is especially recommended to children for assist ing the growth, promoting health and symmetry of figure, super seding the use of braces and stays. Price from 10s. 6d. each. Berners-street, Oxford-street, W. Illustrated circulars for warded. 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Tho numerous reviews of this startling work by the Saturiay Review, Punch, • Weekly Despatch, Public Opinion, awl other journals, recommending its universal perusal are reprinted with this edition OHN G °SNELL arid CO.'S CHERRY TOOTH PASTE is greatly superior to any tooth powder; gives the teeth a pearl whiteness, protects the enamel from de, cap, and imparts a pleasant fragrance to the breath. Price 63.-tiled Bull Wharf, 93, Upper Thames-street, London. it might have great influence at Manchester. - Ile believed that only one contrtet (for £250,000), in connexi-In with the Settle and Carlisle line harlb,-en let. The Midland in 1851 had a mileage of 496 ; in 1856 of 550 ; in 1861, of 620 ; in 1366, of 680 miles. The gross traffic receipts in 1851 were 1,186,191 ; in 1853, £1,611,767 ; in 1861, £2,104,772 ; in 1866, £2,743,751. In the first five years ihe mileage increased 11 per cent., and the increared 362 per cent. That was the gross sum, and the working expenses had t.) be deducted from it, but at least one half would be proilt. In the second live years the increased mileage was 15 per cent., and of traffic 30 per cent. In the third five years the increase of mileage was 91 per cent., and the increase of traffic 308 per cent. These were very satisfactory figures. They proved that up to this time all that had been done on their own line had been done profitably. (Hear.) In reply to a question, the CHAIRMAN said he believed the capital .of the company in 1860 was £20,931,119, and in 1857 it was £30,679,036. The proceedings closed with a vote of thanks to the chairman. . EAST INDIAN. The 42d half-yearly general meeting of this com pany was held yesterday at the London Tavern ; Mr. R. W. Crawford, M.P., in the chair. Mr. No D, the managing director, having read the notice„, convening the mecting,_,l4o-nAmnrt, an a — Cro • - abstrf which appeared in The Sari, wats taken as read. 'fhe CIIAIR3IAN, in moving its adoption, explained that they could not hold the meeting earlier, and could not have deferred it longer, as it was neces- nary to have the consent of the shareholders to de- dare the extra dividend. The report referred to the particul,►rs of the receipts and expenditure, so that it would not be necessary for him to detain them at any length upon the subject. This was the second time they had had surplus profits to divide over the five per cent. guaranteed to them. The additional dividend was at the rate of one-half per cent. per annum free of income tax. This was left after paying income tax at the rate of 6d. in the pound, after providing for Sir M. Stephenson's an nuity, after setting aside £lB,OOO to meet bad and doubtful debts, and £3,000 for insurance against fire. They did not burden the report AN ith numer ous statistics, which were seldom read or appre ciated. They bad merely stated what was useful and easily understood. The directors had called the attention of Mr. Mendel, their consulting engi neer, before his departure for India, to every point of interest respecting the working and completion of the railway. The working expenses in the past half year had increased to 41 per cent., against 41i per cent. in the Corresponding period of the previ ous year. The permanent way and rolling stock were maintained in the highest state of effi ciency. Every item of expenditure was brought to account in the half year, and they had the certificate of the Government engi neer to the effect that the stock and works were maintained in first rate condition. With regard to the progress of the works on the line, they had only to make the Chord line, which was now in course of construction ; it cat across through the collieries from one portion of the main line to the other, and would be about 140 miles in length. It was not the fault of the directors that the contrac tors bad been so slow with the works on this sec tion. Still, they had two years to complete the line, and he hoped that more progress would soon be made with it. The Jubbulpore line was opened on the lat of August lat for general traffic, and it was to be regretted that the Great Indian Peninsu lar Railw.ay had not yet been completed up to the East Incliandine—at Jubbulpore.. They..wera_gina that the traffic in that dii•eci,ion was increasing, but it could not increase to any large amount until the rail k‘ ay communication was completed from Jub bulpore to the Great Indian Peninsular Railway, so as to allow the trains to run through without ob struction. The communication between the two lines was at present completed by means of a tem porary conveyance along the road for a distance of 180 miles. The mails were now being carried that way between Bombay and Calcutta ; . but the main traffic of the country could not be deve loped until the gap between the two lines was filled up by means of complete railway communication. The man question, however, was that Mr. Rendel had placed himself at their service to examine and report on their line and works in India. The direc tors had never at any time entered on works that had not previously the full assent' of the share holders. In June, 1865, the directors submitted a report by Mr. Rendel as to the sum of money that would be required from that time to be ex pended in the completion of the works ; but new circumstances had since arisen, and new exigencies had shown that other things were now required be yond what was then anticipated. They now wanted to know the full extent of works required of them. In the early part of this year they had received an estimate of certain additional works proposed by the Governtnent, amounting to £400,000, including the construction of houses, &c., for the persons em ployed on the railway ; but the board, not having received an explanation of so large an outlay, tele graphed to India. The explanatio n was so far sat isf ac tory that the expenditure was to be spread over a period of ten years, which had the effect of bringing it into smaller proportions. The necessity of pro viding places for work-people to live in was not con fined to India alone, where the provision was now so mucbrequired, but it .had arisen years ago on English railways, such as near London, Crewe, Wolverton, Swindon, and other places. But in India their line passed near large cities, and it was especially necessary they should provide proper habitations, not only for hundreds, but for thou sands. They might, therefore, have to sanction an expenditure on that account. It was the necessity of this outlay, probably, that made Mr. Power, their engineer, write so strongly about the ne cessity of providing the EurOpean workmen and others with healthy habitations, as he knew the company could not expect to get their full ser vice out of them if badly provided in that re spect. It was true that the rent of these places would be paid to the company in lieu of the capital expended in the construction of those houses. This would be one of the subjects that would have to be brought before the shareholders. The directors were exceedingly anxious to have a clear and dis tinct understanding of all that would be required of the company before they were called upon to in cur any, additional outlay of capital. Mr. Rendel had ex pressed his readiness to go to India with the sole el)ject of seeing the company carried in credit through the great works they had undertaken. The lengt.t, of railway now made was 1,4971 miles, which was etivided into two districts —one from Calcutta to a elhi, and the other, the loop line, from Allaha bad to Jubbulpore and the Chord line. They wor .1d have to provide for the maintenance of 502 nii3 es of double line, and 934/ iniks of single line, ms .king together 1,4961 miles, and beyond that they 'aad no other arrangements with the Government. The whole was completed with the exception of the Chord line and places on the main line. Ile then read the instructions given to Mr. Rendel prior to leaving for India, minutely detailing every inquiry he would have to make and report upon both as to the working of the line, the state of the works and rolling stock, and the making of a careful estimate of the works required to complete the whole under taking ; also as to whether some of the proposed works could not be deferred or abandoned ; to con sult with the officials in India as to indispensable re quirements ; and, above all, to economise further capital expenditure as much as possible ; to report on the utility or otherwise of the proposed bridge over the lleoghly, near Calcutta; and also as to furthir requirements of rolling stock for a traffic increasing from £25 per mile per week, .pp to £4O per mile per week. Anoti er (patio:. he would have to ascertain was as t the CI,000, 1 :•00 expended on stores and to how far it could be n',37.liSed and re duced in amount for thy; benefit of the company. Also, a , L• t > whether it would he bettrx to extcnd the station at Howndt, near Calcutta , or whether it wall be better to bridge over Ize Hooghly and forni the terminal station in Cc: cutta. IL , con tende 1 that no company.could b.: conducted with greater propriety than theirs. Ile had received lat.ters Loin Mr. 11. Hid,- c f Cannon-street, and her proprie' ors as to the managment of the affairs of the cJinpany, which could be caEily answered, because the board had directed its attention to every point affecting the interests of the company. An other gentleman suggested a renewal fund for the replacement of the line and works, but when he told them that, on the average, 9i per cent. of the gross receipts was expended in renewals and in keeping everything in efficient order, there was no neces sity to set aside a further sum of money for the benefit of those who might come after them.. Some comparison had been made between their line and the Great Indian Peninsula ; but the circum st:inces of the two lines were very different, their East Indian line was made for all time, while many of the works on the Great Indian Peninsula were defective, and must be replaced. The East Indian, as well as their Jubbulpore, line was a model rail way for solidity of construction, while t' rks on the other 14, lie:tymjarryitst Infec tive. Mr. Rendel would return to — Eng and in the interval between this and. the annual meeting in June next, when he trusted theTwould have before them the full extent of the requirements they would have to consider and provide for. They might de pend on the directors not incurring any fresh expen diture of capital without being first sanctioned by the proprietors. (Cheers.) Sir F. HALLIDAY seconded the motion for the adoption of the report. Mr. F. WILSON strongly objected to any further expenditure of capital, and said that the statement by the chairman showed that his former opposition in that respect had been successful. If the people, of Calcutta wanted a bridge over the Hooghly, let them make it. Mr. J. JONES complained that the goods traffic on the first 100 miles out of Calcutta was very small, and said that it was very wrong of the directors to purchase engines of foreign makers when they could get superior engines from makers in England at a fair_ price. The CHAIRMAN explained that at a time when the company wanted 225 locomotive engines they ad vertised and obtained 20 at Stuttgart, 10 at Zurich, making 30 foreign engines, by which means they succeeded in obtaining the remaining engines they required at from £2,400 to £2,500 each, instead of having to pay £2,800 to £2,080, which was de manded of them previously. After some observations by Mr. Hill and Mr. Franklin, the report and statement of accounts were unanimously adopted; and dividends at the rate of ss. per cent. for the half year in addition to the guaranteed interest was declared on the stock and shares of the company, free of income tax. The proceedings concluded with a vote of thanks to the chairman and directors. THE LATE EMPEROR MAXIMILIAN. _ . A letter from Vera Cruz, dated Nov. 27, gives an account of the delivery of the body of the late Emperor Maximilian to Admiral Tegethoff, by the mayor of Vera Cruz... The writer says :—" The body reached the place on the 2(3th just , at 3 p.m., under a strong escort of cavalry, the commander of the escort • having in his charge a sealed parcel, .ockiltainiag tholwy- of . the coffin, which -ho waa inatructed to place in the hails of the mayor of the city. The baly was con ducted to and deposited m the parish church, where the mayor, the members of the city 03rin cil, the members of the Boards of health and cha rity, and the principal local authorities were assem bled. The church•was thea ordered to be cleared by the 'police. and sentries placed at the doors to pre - vent any one from entering. The Admiral nex t was informed that everything was ready for the delivery. He shortly appeared with his Staff, all dressed in plain clothes and in deep mourning. The operation then commenced of opening a large deal case, which was found to contain another case of zinc. The latter was next opened, and a beautiful rosewoo I coffin, on the top of which was a large and elegantly carved cross (all the work of Mexican arti-, sans) was seen. The mayor then broke the seals of the parcel containing the key, which was of gold, and presented it to the person in charge. The hinges of the coffin lid were also of gold. The coffin being opened, the body was exposed to view at full length. The corpse was dressed in a full suit of black, and the hands in black kid gloves. The face was per fect, and, although of the ashy brown colour as sumed by all embalmed bodies a few months after the operation has been performed, was easily recog nisable by any one who had ever seen the Emperor in life. The coffin was lined throughout with vel vet, and the body well cushioned in to prevent any movement, so that the head, hands, &c., were evidently in the same position in which they had been. placed originally. The Admiral was then called upon to say whether he recognised in the body present the corpse of Ferdinand Maximilian, Arch duke of Austria, and whether he would receive it as such. Replying in the affirmative, the coffin was again closed, and the key handed to him. An official record Was then drawn up in triplicate, witnessed by three public notaries—one copy being for the Mexican Government, one for the Admiral, and one to be deposited in the archives of the city. The document was signed by the Admiral and his Staff, the mayor, and all the authorities present. Everybody then withdrew, leaving the corpse in the church, the doors of which were well guarded by Mexican infantry until the next morning. It was then quietly embarked without any military honours, and taken ou board the Austrian frigate Novara, the very vessel which brought the Emperor to the country. She put to sea immediately afterwards. The coffin was furnished .at the expense of the Mexican Government, by which all the expenses of transferring the body to Vera Cruz were also de frayed." ETON COLLEGE —The Rev. James John Hornby, M.A., Brasenose, Oxford, Second Master of Winchester • College, was yesterday elected Head Master of Eton College. rAnvEitrisEmEsT. 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Cd 7; 5 lbs., lls. ; 12 lbs., 225.; 24 lbs., 40s.—BAnav Do BARRY and Co., 70. 77, ideg,ent-street, London; also Fortnam and Mason, 182 Piccadilly; a - ad at 61, Gracechurch-street; 4, Cheapside ; 63, 150. and 289, Oxford-street; 380 Strand; and all grocers and chemists, " Here is Victor ITugo'S reply:— " To LI. Louis Mynnparte, aux Tuileries. " Sir,—l acknowleer, receipt of the lAtcr which the director of the " Imperial OUon. Theatre " has written to me. " VICTOR 111:40. " Ilauteville House, Sth Dec., 1867.' " --Guernsey Star. APPRENTICES AND TRADES' UNIONS. The Manchester Examiner has been requested to publisix , the following correspondence : " 94, Rochdale-road, Iklanchester, Dec. 19, 1367. " Dear Sir,—Reading your evening speech at Oldham, I met with the following passage In some parts of the country employers are told they must not employ more than so,l4anz s apprentiecs—what is the meaning of that? It is to:Mr:,:,; f 9-'''l7 - 7- - nper the employer in the payr,ent of wages, by prescribing to the employer the class of work men he must emp10y.",..4 " If you Wouldirindty perreirine to an , ,wer'ycur query, I should say that when men employed in -a certain trade find that the market for their 'special labour is overcrowded, and that many competent men are unable to find employment, it is to limit in' some degree the ' supply ' to the demand,' by preventing masters keeping any number of apprentices they may please at a trade that is already flooded. It is, in short, to carry out the rule, Self-preservation is the first law of na ture.' Then, sir, I think it should be remembered that, though masters undertake to teach apprentices their business, this instruction' is generally imparted by the workmen, who have, therefore, a right to say, ' In view of the overstocked state of the trade, we will only learn se many apprentices their business.' Being an apprentice in a trade where there are thousands of men out of work, the effects that would follow from throwing the trade open, I venture to think, would be to lower the present rate of wages, to increase the number of unemployed, and to make it more difficult for apprentices themselves, when they become journeymen, obtaining employment. " I trust you will excuse the liberty I have taken in thus writing, but I felt that it was necessary that you should hear both sides of the question.'—l remain, respectfully, yours, " WILLIAm DARB.III. " W. E. Gladstone, Esq., M.P." " Hawarden, Dec. 28, 1867. "Dear Sir,--It is difficult for me to corre.3pond indivi dually with those who may notice anything said by me in public ; but I fear you might misunderstand my silence. " I therefore write to say my proposition is that all limitations on the number of apprentices are a direct attack upon the property of the working class, by diminishing the amount paid for their labour. "Apprentices would be employed only when their labour was more efficient ; the employer getting (relatiVely to cost) more efficient labour, would employ more of it, and pay more for it. If we consider them as paid 'ix instruction, a larger nuusberof skilled labourers would be reared, and the labour of' adults would be more effective from having combined with it that amount of apprentice labour which freedom of choice would dictate. " I have seen what I consider deplorable cases in this country of bad production, trade kept abroad, and cries of protection at the expense of the community, all closely connected with this system of limiting, by arbitrary rule, the labour of the young. " I apprehend there are also, in some or many trades, rules against piece-work, and rules preventing the bes t 111011 from doing all the work they can in a given time. Such rules are utterly fatal, as far to they - go, to the wel- fare of the labouring classes, wh6':#ndoillitedly in these matters sin 'n - ineh - more - "against Arteruseive3 than again3t the rest of the ceaminaity.-I"ain,' dear sir, 3. obediently, W. E. Gral/:3ToNs. "-Mr. W. Darrah. " You are at liberty to deal with this lett2r as you may think tit." yours THE PUBLIC HEALTH. The weekly return of the Registrar-General states that in the week that ended on Saturday, December 23, 3,079 births and 3,130 deaths were registered in London and in 12 other large towns of the United Kingdom. The annual, rate of mortality was 26 per 1,050 persons living. The annual rate of mortality last week was 21 per 1,000 in London, 30 in Edinburgh, and 22 in Dublin; 21in Bristol, 29 in Birmingham, 32 in Liverpool, 32 in Manchester, 23 in Salford, 29 in Sheffield, 23 in Leeds, 23 in Hull, 27 in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, and 32 in GlasgoW. In London the births of 887 boys and 814 girlie., in all 1,701 children, were registered in the week. • In the corresponding weeks of ten years 1837.66 the average number, corrected for increase of population, is 1,918. The deaths registered in Loudon during the week were 1,433. It was the fifty-second week of the year, and the average number of deaths for that week is, with a correction for increase of population, 1,595. The deaths in the present return are less by 162 than the estimated number. Six hundred and eighty-two persons died under 20 years of age, 197 were 20 and under 40, 227 were 40 and under 60, 239 were 60 and under 80, and 68 ,were 80 years of age'and upwards. Zymotic diseases destroyed the lives of 239 persons, 237 of whom were under 20 years of age. • Whooping-cough was the most fatal disease in the zymotic class, and caused the deaths of 53 children. Fifty deaths occurred from measles, 30 from scarlatina,, 17 from smallpox, 12 from diphtheria, 52 from typhus, and 11 from dial-theca. On the first four days of the week the mean temperature was above, and on the last three below the average. The highest day temperature was 43.9 deg., on Sunday, the 22nd of December. The lowest night temperature was 29 . 4 deg., on Monday, the 23rd of December. The mean degree of humidity of the air was 94, complete saturation being represented by 100, which point was attained on Thursday, the 23th of December. According to a return furnished by the engineer of the Metropolitan Board of Works, the average daily quantity of sewage pumped into the River Thames at the Southern Outfall Works, cross ness, was 41,332,333 gallons, or 188,020 cubic metres equivalent to about as many tons by weight. THE YEAR 1867. - The annual rates of mortality, per 1,000 persons living, in the great cities of the United Kingdom during the pas year, arranged in order from the lowest. are as follows In London 23, Bristol 23, Birmingham 24, SheillAd 25, Hull 25, Leeds 27, Edinburgh 27, Dublin 27, Salford 29, Glasgow 29, Liverpool 30, Manchester 31, Newcastle-on- Tyne 31. The mortality shewcd a decrease in nearly all the towns upon the rates which prevailed iu 1860. Among the towns which did not suffer from the cholera epidemic kst year the improvement was most marked in the borough of Leeds. In London during the 52 weeks comprised in the returns of the present year the births have been 112,2G4, and the deaths 70,588. The births in the year 186 G were 107,902, and the deaths 80,129. Some important variations have taken place in the prices of commodities. In the cotton market the price of fair Surat, which was about 121 d. per lb. on the Ist of January, is now about Sd. In the wheat market, where a rise of Hs. was established in 1865, followed by a fur ther rise of ills. 6d. in 1866, another advance of about 9s. has been upheld, the price, which on the let of January was 665., being now 155., making a total advance in three years of 365. 6d. AN IRISH FACTION FIGIIT. —A faction fight occurred on Saturday after the fair at Newport, county of Tipperary, between two rival road contractors and their assistants, who made a numerous must:r cf men and women on both sides. It was fortunately interruptod by the arrival of a party of the Royal Irish Regiment, but serious injuries were inflicted while the melee lasted. Two were dangerously wounded. F0u1...0f the combatants have been sent to Bridewell. - - EDINBURGH CASTLE.—OiI Atonally niorning, be tween two and three o'clock, a portion of roc, weighing several hundredweight, fell with a tremendous crash on the road leading round by the south side of the Castle. There was no one near at that early hour, but the noise attracted the attention of the policeman on the beat, wh o reported the circumstance at the central office. In the course of Monday Mr. Macpherson, the burgh engineer, made an inspection of the rock. Mr. Waddell, of the War Department, has given instructions to have any loose portions of rock that remain immediately removed.— Scotsiizani