The Sun. — London, England, 1868-03-25 00:00:00

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STAMPED sd. ,963 iet mar- interior 6810 n is r wheat dema,wl ing to a .tes no .V .8 data a ley and tent for Corn is rn meal market. ee sales. toes are ad high• ieir Jo Ind city o for S 7 3 7 / 7 qational rs have ye gone xe found kills are wn alto- ow rela )rofit to otwith- Recent ingdoro, 3 Super icn Age qr ski s Grand sks Va bul k of )ve. AL iperfine, iololll3tf s, from ;ht, and -Sailed, >r New )m go' 3n ; and rdovs sti., of f fro or eb, ,nnoq - Liz zie ghtoo org e.s ' of tbe ids, to ;olds 3 , n tler il qt•Pio 10 l a te t o tlr t e: 9 L, ll krt • sY ra , e .: reY • : 117. tt fc d fora f ry I ,tr e 4 4t N dY .); te ril 31 t 0 4, 1 46 ' von 1, e Vest" re ;O. qi 5W O ' ti kf t , r, ) t7 r b ., 14 0 0% 44 1 • MAISON DORMS, THE NOW FASHIONABLE RESTAURANT AND LUNCHEON BAR, GLASSHOUSE-STREET (One door from Regent-street), CUISINE FRANCAISE, &c. High-class Wines at wholesale prices. Spirits and Beers, &C. Private room for Parties. HAMPERS PREPARED AND SENT OPP TO ORDER. Terms, CASH. On and after MONDAY, Dec. 9, SUPPERS from Nine P•m. to One a.m. Manager, CHARLES CASTLE. KINAIIAN'S - DUBLIN EX L II L IBITI \ O V N E 13SVICY. This celebrat6 I OLD iaisa WHISKY g,ainei the Difolin Prize Me. It is Pu ra. mild, mellow, Delicious, ant very Wholesome. Sold in Bottles, 3s. 31.. at the Ritail Houses in Loudon; by the Agents in the principal towns in England; or wholesale at s ' 8, GRllif - WlND,mr—srßEE'r, L'iNDON, W. Observe the Re 4 Sell, Pink In.bel, and Cork Bran:le:1 " Kinn haws LL Whisky." WESTON'S GRAND MUSIC HALL, HOLBORN. Proprietor, Mr. J. S. Sweasey. In consequence of the great Success of Mr. A. G. VANcies hew Songs he is re-engaged; DE ALBERT'S pleasing Divertisse tient; Miss AGNES WRIGHT, the new Serb -Comic ; the T ransformation HICKEY FAMILY; Mr. W. WArrE, the greatest yansformation Dancer in the World (from the Lyceum); Ntnszy FRANKS, Comique; Signor DONTL the great One Leg Dancer. s_Bishop's and lla,tton's celebrated Glees, by Miss TRIMAINE, 'Kiss Brougham, R. Lascelles, T. Godden, and Mr. P. Coni. Full Orchestra, which will perform the popular Overtures of the Great Masters. The whole under the direction of Mr. P. CORM. The doors open at 7, commence at 7.30. No alteration In t he prices of admission. Private boxes, 10s. 6d., to be secured at Mitchell's Royal Library. Old Bond-street; Sams', St. James's ; and all other acknowledged Libraries; also at the Box-office at 'ae Hall from 10 until four o'clock. Special Notice.- Le Petit Blondin is engaged at this Hall only, and will appear on Easter Monday; also J. (1. Forde, Miss Smith iri'on, Jolly Nash, Hairy and Hattie King, and Oliver's Christy Minstrels. 1/LONDIN! BLONDIN! I BLONDIN ! CANTERBURY HALL—SoIe Proprietor, W. HOLLAND. —BLONDIN a genuine Success.— RE ENGAGEMENT until further notice of the great and only E LONDIN, the Hero of Niagara. Deafening Applause at the wonderful performance on the HIGH ROPE at ` Nine 9,:clock, and the New Indian Ballet, with M. Blondm as AORO, tho "M onkey," at Ten o'clock. A host of talent, i ncluding the great VANCE, Annie Adams, Jester (the Walking Hand), Gerrards, the great Daniels, Louis Austen. ?red. Evans and his Troupe of Pantomimists. The suberb C rystal Saloon, the most gorgeous Saloon in England, With 1,600 feet of additional Looking-glass, by W. S. *Pillars, London-road. No advance in prices. Stalls and Crystal Saloon, Is.; Area and Balcony, 6d. Open at Seven, commence at Half-past. . . Special Notice.—M. Blondin will carry any gentleman on his back across the High Rope every evening. 111[ADAM F. 1 lISSAITD'S EXHIBITION, 4. 'BAKER- STREET. A PORTRAIT MODEL . of MILES WEATHERILL is now added to the Chamber of Horrors. Admission, ls • children under 10, 6d. Chamber of Horrors, od. extra. " Open from 11 in the morning till dusk, and from 7 till 10 p m A . RGYLL ROOMS, WINDMILL-STREET, Piccadilly Sole Proprietor, Mr R. R. BItINELL. hYilla magnificent Terpsichorean and Musical Establishment, i.ing been Re-decorated in the highest style of Italian art Messrs. Rubardt and other eminent artists, is NOW OPEN ?_r the AUTUMN S&ASON. Solo Enohonion. Signor Moses. 'WO Cornet, M. (}caves. Conductor, Signor Curti. . Doors open at half-past 8. • Admission, Is.; Reserved Seats, 2s. STOOPING HABITS, ROUND SHOULDERS, PIGEON CRESTS and other Deformities, are pre- Ir Y ted and cured by wearing CHANDLER ' S IMPROVED GIENIC CHEST-EXPANDING BRACE, for both sexes of all a ges. It strengthens the voice and lungs, relieves indi gestion, pains in the chest and back, and .is especially.re rniruended to children forassisting the growth, promoting lth and symmetry of figure, superseding the use of b races and stays. Price from 10s. 6d. each.-66, Berners licreet, Oxford-street, W. Illustrated circulars forwarded. URNISHED HOUSES, from £2 2s. to £2O per Week.—D. S. HUMP!' afigi ha; at all tim , s a o utnber of First-class RIC iLD •IC ES to be LET. furnlshel eunfurnished. or sold, more na , tieularly in the netzhbour uuds ot Svdentism. Upper Sorwool. P4reit-hill, and viol 41Y.—Partionlars may be had at the Office, Printing House equare. 401:7SES and APART KEN CS WA NTrE D. and to be LET, Por SOLD, SUSI iIiSS ES for IMP/SA.I., ROPERTY, FREEHOLD or LEASEHOLD. la D. T. HIJAPH RIES has continual applications for ~ I descriptions of PROPERTY which will pay good interest outlay. Houses out of rep dr not object-A to. T. D :;titaphries can at all times find eastomers tor all des 'rip lotts of basinesses. Hotels, puUlic hols a, &c. sold and nttsterr A. Apply, D. T. Humphries, Estate Agent, Print `ng House-square. SPANISII FLY is the acting ingredient in ALEX. ROSS'S CANTHARIDES OIL, which P o edilyprodnces whiskers and thickens hair. Price 3s. 6d., ` 16 4 6d., and 10s. 6d.; sent by post for 51, 81, an d 144 r rip9. —ALEX. ROSS, 218, High Holborn, Londdn, and '44 Chemists. " Talo of a Hair," 61 YONDERFUL DISCOVERY.—Corns cured 4 . , in one day by using ALEX. ROSS'S CHIROPO. Preparation gradually dissolves the Corn in a few Ours, 60 removing the very root. Price 4s. ; sent and stamps. —248, High Holborn, London, all ‘4leniists. Face Powder, ls. AIR-CURLING FLUID, 248, High Holborn, ondqn.ROSS'S CURLING FLUID 08 Ladies' or Gentlemen's hair immediately it is applied. 4 " P . ss. 6d., and 10s. 6d. ; sent free for 51, 81, bd 144 s.. .nps.—Had of all Chemists. Ad;rice upon all subjects of the Toilet, G REY HAIR.-248, High Holborn, London._ ALEX. ROSS'S HAIR DYE produces a p er f ec t lour immed;Atoly it is used. It is perennent, and per- G ri ct lY natural in effect. Prices 3s. 6d., ss. 6d., and 10s. e t S . en by post for 54, 84, and 144 stamps ; and a ll ghee Bloom of Roses, Bs. 6d, ItAIR DESTROYER.-248, High Holborn, Loadon.—ALEX. ROSS'S DEPIL TORY ro- , ping suporfluous hair from the face, neck, and arms 6 1 " a cut effect to the skin. Price 3s. 6d., ss. 6d. ' and 10s. Sent for 54, 84, and 114'stamps. :: ilad of all Chemists. 'Skin Tonic, ss. 6d. pINIPLE REMOVER.—AII diseases of the VEGETABLE sk are improved by one dose of ALEX. ROSS'S 14: SKIN PILLS. They remove redness, .'"rneSS, &c. 2s. 9d. and 7s. 61; or post for 40 and 100 OK- ALEX. ROSS, 248, High Holborn, London, and 11) RIN T I N G.—TO PROPRIETORS OF NEWSPAPERS, PERIODICALS, &c. tl."'" - ----_______ ___ AJR COLOUR WASH.—By damping the on exceedingly favourable terms. Use of Editorial and 5 0 ,... head with thi s b eau tif u ll y - per f umed Wash, in P u bli s hi ng Offi ces , if required. Estimates forwarded on t eh n or ten days the hair assumes its original colour, and receipt of particulars, with st am p e d di rec t e d enve l ope f or et,,i m alas so b y an occas i ona l us i ng . 10s. 6d. ; sent for reply. Add ress —Th e Manager, " Sun " Printing Offices k ii PPI. -ALEX. ROSS, 218, High Holborn, London, / 8, Church-row, Savoy, Strand, W.C. k.,...t25ap Chemists. Advice upon the Toilet. Fee, 2s. 6d. U I Us t published, 2d.; sent by the author for 3 stamps, GLINESS and BEAUTY; being a Pamphlet , descriptive of articles and means used for imp- Hov bo° t h e appearance. By ALEX. ROSS, 248, High ol rni Loudon. Had of all booksellers. ! .(ENE HUNDRED & SEVENTY DESTITUTE ORPHAN CHILDREN are being maintained in the ROYAL ALBERT ORPH AN ASYLUM, at the moderate rate i of 425 per annum each. Fundl greatly nee d e d. CHARLES A. WALKER, Secretary. Office, 98, Cheapside, London, E.Ol C`'.ll RESTORED WITHOUT MEDICINE OR EXPENSE. BARRY'S delicate health-restoring Invalids' and Infants' Food. key, THE REVALENTA ARABIOA a pe t fifty times its cost in other remedi es , an d res t ores t ef ect digestion, strong nerves, sound l ungs , h ea lth y li ver, te n ,alling sleep, functional regularity, and. energy to the et Ct disordered or enfeebled—removing speedily and annually i n di gest i on ( d yspeps i a), cough, asthma, con -I.4Ption, habitual constipation, diarrhoea, all gastric de teZgealents, hemorrhoids, liver complaints, flatulency, o llsness, biliousness, fevers, sore throats, diphtheria, b en colds, influenza, noises in the head and ears, t k i rcatism gout, impurities, eruptions, hysteria, neu he:ta, irrilability, sleeplessness, acidity, palpitation, eilliburn, headache, debility, dropsy, cramp., spasms, 44, s E;_a and sickness even in pregnancy or at sea, sinking th',? ur onchitis, scrofula, tightness of the chest, pains at th e pit of the stomach and between the shoulders. It is n fo r t i l l°at digestible and ourishing of all foods, and suitable Lllyalids and infants in all complaints. lteronTANT CAUTION.—Beware of the many unsavoury tit ) , 111 , 0 re than slopy imitations to which, without autho q Alarm' Liebig's name is most audaciously attached. 13 4 taaeforth none will doubt the valuable properties of and rarry's health-restoring Revalenta Arabica Invalids' 1-afants' Food, since to the thousands of blessings it bee,, a lready received from invalids whose position had ; 1 38„ - ' 4 4 ,_eenied hopeless, we may now add that of his Hoh ,ine Pope, whose health has been perfectly restored IV,;" after thirty years of unsuccessful medical treatment. 4,17(111a0te from the G aze tt e d u Midi , J u l y 25 t h (C ure N o. 4 01; 1 1 :--- "Rome, July 21st, 1866.—The health o f th e otherB3 ~ a ther is excellent, especially since, abandoning all 1441 l 'eniedies, he has confined himself entirely to D u 8 , Revalenta Ambles Food, of which he cons um es a ute,„' 4 l at every mea l. It h as pro d uced a s urp risin gly tkligelal effect on his health, and his Holinbss cannot 0 1 7 this excellent food too highly." No. 58,216 of the Marchioness de Broban, of seven ' Irr • li ver complaint, wasting away, debility, nervous e,,itabiconstality, with a nervous palpitation all over, bad nt sleeplessness, an the most intolerable 48 agitation. de N 0.78 of dyspepsia, from the Right H on . th e L or d Decies, Lord-Lieutenant of th e C oun ty o f Water -3'l have derived much benefit from your excellent :STUART DE DECIES, Dromana, Cappoquin, County No. 49,832.- Of fifty years' indescribable agony ', B l 3 epsia, nervousness, asthma, cough, constipation, spasms' sickness, and vomiting. Maria Jolly, No N 11 0. 47 ,121.-- Miss Elizabeth Jacobs, of extreme B "ss, indigestion gatherings, low spirits, and ner neies. ' lip- 56 814 M Samuel Layton, Leicester, of two F rh e ,L ° O 4 is sold in Canisters, at ls. lid. ; 11b., 2s. 9d.; u d• ; 121 b ,241 b., 40s. The 121 b. and 241 b carriage. free on receipt of Post-office Order, by 1,141. BARRY and Co., 77, Regent-s treat, London ; ortnum and Mason's, anti sold by all respectable j - 141 4 °hernia& GREAT NORTHERN HOSPITAL, Caledonian-road, Islington, N. Supported by Voluntaly Contributions. This Hospital has relieved 481,954 patients since it was established at King's-cross in 1856. Patients are admitted free. Bankers—Messrs. Barnet, Lloyds, and Co., 60, Lombard ' street, Messrs. Ransom and Bouverie, 1, Pall-mall. —Hon. Sec., F. Smith, Esq. GEO. REID, Sec. FRIENDLESS AND FALLEN.-LONDON F EMAL ti; PR EVEN TIVE and REFORMATORY IN STITUTION. President—Rev. CANON DALE. CONTRIBUTIONS for the support of the Homes in 1868 are ear neatly solicited, which may be sent to bankers, Messrs. Bosan quet, Salt, and Co., 73, Lombard-street, ; Francis Nicholls, Esq. (of the Committee), 14, Old Jewry Chambers, E.C. E. W. THOMAS, Sec., 200, Euston-road, N.W. NATIONAL ORPHAN HOME, Ham-common, Richmond, Surrey. Founded 1849. Enlarged 1361 Under the patronage of H.R.H. the Duke of CAMBRIDGE, K.G, whereby a home has been afforded for 280 Destitute Orphan Oirl9 of all ages, classes, and denominations, from all parts of the i.ingdom. The object of the Charity is to give orphan girls a plain Eng lish education, and practical instruction in the kitchen, house, and laundry, to fit them for domestic service; and, if not other wise provided for when they attain 15 years of age, to obtain suitable situations for them. The Committee earnestly appeal for support. The Charity i s entirely sustained by donations and subscriptions. HENRY KINGSCOTE, Treasurer W. H. WARWICK, Secretary. Office, 121, Pall-mall, S,W ROYAL FREE HOSPITAL, Gray's-inn-road, in the immediate vicinity of the Great Northern Railway Terminus, King's Cross. Patron—Her Most Gracious MAJESTY the QUEEN. Vice-Patron — His Royal highness the Prineo of WALES, K.G. Presidentl-His Grace the Duke of BUCCLEUCII, K.G. This Hospital, founded in the year 1828, the first to establish the principle of free admission to the sick poor, without the delay 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 addition to this, the average number of attendance of the destitute sick has for a considerable period averaged be tween 3,000 and 4,000 weekly. The Committee earnestly solicit the assistance of the benevolent, as the premises of this hospital are capable of containing several hundred more beds had the Committee the requisite funds to maintain them. Contributions are received by their bankers, Messrs. Brown, Hansom, and Co., Abchurch-lane ; also by Messrs. Coutts and Co.; Drummond and Co.; Glyn and Co,; Herrics and C 0..; Ransom and CO. ; Prescott, Grote and Co.; Smith, Payne, and Co.; Bar c l a y and Co.; Williams, Deacon, and Co.; Nisbet and Co., Borners-street i and at the Hospital, from 10 till 5. DR. SCO TT'S LIVER and BILIOUS PILLS.—A NEVER-FAILING REMEDY.--Pre pared without any mercurial ingredient, from the recipe of Dr. Scott, Bromley, Kent, will be found invaluable to all who suffer from bilious and liver complaints, indiges tion, wind, spasms, giddiness, dizziness of the eyes, &c. For 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, promote digestion, and strengthen the whole nervous system.—Prepared only and sold by W. Lambert, chemist, 8, King William-street, Charing-cross, London, and by most dr ugg i s t s , i n b oxes , ls. 10., and three times the quantity in one, 2s. :Id. Be sure to ask foe Dr. Scott's Bilious and Liver Pills. The genuine are a square green package, with "William Lambert" engraved on the stamp. LADY CRATTERTON'S NEW NOVEL. Now ready, at all the Libraries, in 3 vols., COUNTRY COTEit I E S. By LADY CIJATTERTON. Hurst and Blacken, 13, Great Marlborough-street. Now ready, at all the Libraries, in 3 vols., NIFORTIMER'S MONEY. By S. RUSSELL WHITNEY. " This story is deeply interesting. The plot is natural and probable, the dialogue lively and spirited." —United Service blag. "One of the best novels of its class."—Messenger. Hurst and Blackett, 13, Great Marlborough-street. Now„ready, at all the Libraries, in 2 vols., 215., CHARLIE VILL &RS AT CAMBRIDGE, By (3. L TOTTENHAM (Trinity College). . - " This work shows us unconsciously, and so far better than the evidence given by intelligent observers from an external point of view, what is the tone of thought fostered by University life, and it is worth while to gather from its pages a few hints as to the manners and customs of the present generation of uudergra duates."—Satnrday Review. Hurst and Blackett, 13, Great Marlborough-street, Just published, price is. 61, by post Is. Bd., the Second Edition, with Addenda, containing additional Facts and Cases, in illus traiion of the nefarious proceedings of the Advertising Quacks, REVELATIONS OF QUACKS AND QUACKERY. By DETECTOR. Reprinted from the "Medical Circular." London: H. Balliere, 219, Regent-street. The numerous reviews of this startling work by the Saturday Review, Punch, Weekly Dispatch, Public Opinion, And other journals, recommending its universal perusal, are reprinted with this edition. ANGLO - AMERICAN TIMES, AN INTERNATION AL NE grAPA.PE tt, Devoted t American Intelligence, EN GA RGE D to 24 rAGES. Reports of Con 2ress, Personal, lisinancial, ➢lining, Railroad,&c. Members of iment, Commercial Meo, and those having an interest in the United States, will fin oEvt•sp spec of use. Published every SATURDAY HORNING, price 4d. 15. Catherine-street, Strand, NEUTUAL LOAN FUND ASSOCIATION (incorporated by Act of Parliament, 1859), 14, RUSSELL-STREET, COVENT-GARDEN, LONDON, ADVANCES MONEY upon personal security, Bills of Sale, Free hold or Leasehold Property, for one, two, or three years, repay able weekly, monthly, or quarterly. Bills promptly discounted. Forms free on receipt of stamped envelope. EDWARD HARPER, Secretary DUNVILLE'S V.R. OLD IRISH WHISKY, BELFAST, Is regularly supplied to the House of Lords. " V.R." IRISH WHISKY. DUNVILLE and CO.'S " V.R." OLD IRISH WHISKY, BELFAST. London Oftleed and Stores, 4, BEAUFORT-BUILDINGS, STRAND, W.O Established 1808. Quotations on application. DISCOVERY OF GUNPOWDER (TEA. Large quantities of the very finest descriptions have been discovered in Great ;St. Helen's, at the Warehouses of the " EAST INDIA TEA COMPANY," and are going off rapidly at importers' prices. Also the most deli cious Kaisows and Monings ever shipped from China, from 2s. 6d. upwards. Family Tea, 25.; in half-chests, Is. 101 Tea tot the million, ls. id. Price Lists post free on application at 9, Great St. Helen's Church-yard, Bishopsg,ate-street. GEOLOGY. -KING'S COLLEGE, LONDON. PROFESSOR TE NNANT, F.G.S., COMMEND )4.;D A COURSE of LECTURES on G EOLOG-Y on FRIDAY, January 21, at 9 ..a. They will be continued on each succeeding Wed nesday and Friday at the same hour A shorter course is als o given , ..L Thursday evenings, from Sto 9. Text-Book, Lyell's "Elements of Geology." Professor Tennant accompanies hi s students to the Public Museums, and to places of Geological in terest in the country R. W. JELF, D.D., Principal IDOWELL'S BALSAM OF ANISEED, for COUGaS, COLDS, ASTLIM A, BRONCHITIS, Sore Throat Difficulty of Breathing, and all similar affec tions of the Respiratory Organs. Sold 1; -, el Chemists and Medicine Vendors throuhout the WorlC. In Bottles only, price is. lid., 2s. 3d., an 1 118. each. Established nearly half a century. SATISFACTORY LETTER. 5, Wood-street, Alillbank, Westminster, October 5, 1867. Sir,—Some months back I had an attack of Bronchiti s , which left at times a tickling in my Throat, with other unpleasant feelings. I was ac iised to try the BALSAM OF ANISEED; I did so, and have found very great relief ; it is most comforting in allaying irritation, andgiviug strength to the voice. You are at liberty to make use of this as you think pro per, and I earnestly hope that others may benefit by it as I have done.—With many thanks from your obedient ser vant, SAMUEL DEAR, Dean's Verger, Westininsier Abbey. To Mr. Powell. Ask for POWELL'S BALSAM of ANISEED. RUPTURES.--.BY ROYAL LETTERS PATENT. WHITE'S MOC-MAIN LEVER TRUSS (Perfected and Exhibited in the Great Exhibitions of 1831 and 1862) is allowed by upwards of Two Hundred Medical Gentlemen to bo the most effective invention in the curative treatment of HERNIA. The use of a steel spring, so often hurtful in its effects, is here avoided - soft bandage being worn round the body, while the requi site resisting power is supplied by the lloc-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 can tot fail to fit, forwardel by post, on the circumference of the body, two inches below the hips, being sent to the manufacture; Mr. WRITE, 228, Piccadilly. A Single Truss, 168., 215., 265. Gd., and 31s. 6d. Postage, is. A Double Truss, 31s. d., 425., and 525. Gd. Postage, ls. 81 An Umbilical Truss, 425. and 525. Gd. Postage, Is. 10d. Post-office Orders to be made payable to John White, Post-office, Piccadilly. NEW PATENT VLASTIC STOCKINGS, KNEE-OAPS, &c., for Varicose Veins and all cases of Weakness and Swelling of the Legs, Sprains, &c. They are porous, light in texture, and inexpensive, and are drawn on like an ordinary stocking. Price 4s. 6d., 7s. 6d., 10s., RE each. Postage, Gd. JOHN WHITE, Manufacturer, 228, Piccadilly. 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 in bottles, 3s. each ; also 55., 7s. 6d., and 15s. each, including brush. Red Bull Wharf, Angel-passage, 93, Upper Thames street, London, E.C. THE MORTON TESTIMONIAL, QM' ER AL Gentle men , f r i en d s o f Mr. CHARLES MORTON, of "THE OXFORD," have formed them selves into a Committee for the purpose of raising FUNDS For a TESTIMONIAL, to be presented to him, expressive of the high sense entertained both of his public character and private worth. Subscriptions already received : E. B. Jones, Esq £5 5 0 J. M. Levy, Esq... £5 5 0 Fred. Strange, Esq 5 5 0 Samuel Field, Esq. 3 3 0 E. Williams, Esq 5 5 0 E. Garcia, 2 2 0 E. Lnibl, Esq 5 5 0 E. Ayres, Esq 2 2 0 E. Winder, Esq 5 5 0 Mrs. Williams 2 2 0 C. Bu , h,Esq E.W. Ma ck ey, Esq 5 5 0 O. J. Pa wle, Esq 2 2 0 D. Jacobs, Esq 5 5 0 J. Macdonald, Esq. 2 '2 0 H. Earl, Esq 5 5 0 Miss Williams E. Villiers, Esq 5 5 0 Master Williams... 1 11 6 W. Holland, Esq 5 5 0 tresworth& Eugene 1 -1 0 W.M.ereditb,Esq 5 5 0 R. Preece, Esq 1 1 0 J.S.Sweasey,Esq... .5 5 0 A Friend. 1 1 0 —. Brown, Esq 5 5 0 Messrs. Ray and Son 1 1 0 R. Butting, Esq 5 5 0 M rs . S er i e, Ka igh ts- John Wilton, Esq 5 5 0 bridge 1 1 0 P. &J. Belton, Esqs. 5 5 0' Sydney Jacobs, Esq. 1 1 0 S. Adams, Esq 5 5 0 J. Stevens, Esq., F. Stanley, Esq 5 5 0 Margate 1 1 0 Messrs. Wiuter and —. Watts, Esq .l 1 0 Sons ... 5 5 0 W. Smalley, Esq 1 1 0 Miss Russell • 5 5 OA. Wentzell, Esq... 1 1 0 EL E.uggins, Esq... 5 5 0 Subscription Books are open at the London and County Bank, Oxford-street Branch ; and the East London Bank, Oornbill ; or Subscriptions will be received and acknow ledged by JOHN WILTON; Hon. Secretary and Treasurer. St. James's Hall, March 10, 1868. FAIS ANS, PERDRIX, ET VOLAILLE. A LA NOBLESSE FRANcALSE. JAMES CHAMBERLIN, POST OFFICE-STREET, Norwich, Augleterre, fournit le Spanish Meal qui a ete employe avec le plus grand succes pour elever et uourrir les faisans, les perdrix, &c. &c. M. J. CHAMBERLIN vieut de rccevoir la lettre suivante relative a sou Spanish Meal pour 61over los Paisans ' de M. le ;Vicomte do la P a n ouse , liispecteur general des Porets de la Couronne do Sa Majeste Ituperiole Napoleon 11. Administration g4rie'rale des Domaines et Forets de la Couroune, Compiegne. L'lnspocteur des Forets de la Couronne a la residence de Compiegne soussigne, certifie avoir employd a la nour rituro des Faisandeaux le Spanish Meal provenant do la Maison James Chamberlin de Norwich, et en avoir obtenu les meilleurs resultats. Les Faisandeaua et les Faisans mangent tres bien cette substance. Elle les rend tres forts et, le& chair eat tres bonne. Veuillez agreer,_Monsieur, L'assumnce de Ina consideration distingu6e, Vte. A do la PANOUSE, La Noblesse et les grands Proprietaires sur to Continent, au rect.' des trois timbres de 40c. peuvent avoir franco no livie contenant les details relatifs a la nourriture des oiseaux ci-dessus mentionnes, avec trois cents certificate, les prix, &c. etc. L'addresser b, ,Mons. JAMES CEIAMBERLIN, Post-office-street, Norwich, Angleterre. DARTRIDGE AND COOPER , IL WHOLESALE MANUFACTURING STATIONERS, 192' FLEET-STREET (CORNER OF CIIANCERY-LANE), LONDON, E.O. THE PUBLIC SUPPLIED AT WHOLESALE PRICES. CARRIAGE PAID TO_ THE COUNTRY ON ORDERS OVER: Per. ream. Fine Cream Laid Note: a ch eap paper Superfine Cream Laid Note: much approved 4 0 Superfine Thick Cream Laid Note; especially recom mended 5 6 Extra Superfine Double Thick Cream Laid Note 7 0 Straw Paper, " Patent ;" adapted for rapid writing Large Commercial Note Papers 35., 4s. 55., and 6 0 Foolscap Papers, blue or cream 10 s. Gd., 125. , Gd., and 14 0 Outsides Foolscap, thick hand-made Letter Paper for scribbling plain, 45.; ruled ditto 4 6 Tinted Lined Note five quires is. Gd., or 5 6 per ,000 Superfine Cream or Blue En ve l o p es 4 s . 6d ., ss. 61, 1 and 6 6 Extra Thick ditto, "Registered Secure" 9 0 Large Blue Wove Commercial Envelopes 4 6 Cheap Buff Colour, for circulars, &c. COLOUR STAMPING (Relief) reduced to Is. 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 "looks, Copying Presses, Inkstands, Stationery Cabinets, Postage Scales, Despatch Boxes, Travelling Writing Cases, Desks, Bags, dr,c., post free. ARMY CONTRACTS. TENDERS will be recei ve d by th e DIRECTOR of CONTRACTS, War Office, Pall-mall, London, until Twelve o'clock noon on the 26th instant, for the SUPPLY of PORA.GE, for the use of her Majesty's Land Forces, stationed in the following places, from Ist May to 31st October, 1868 : LONDON DlSTRlCT—Commissariat Office, 109, Vic totia-street, London, S. W. 4. Hyde Park, Kensington, Regent's Park, & Horse Guards 5. Sandhurst , 6. Windsor NORTHERN DISTRICT —Commissariat Office, Barrack street, Hulme, Manchester. 1. Ashton-under-Lyne 9. Newcastle-on-Tyne 2. Birmingham 10. Northampton 3. Bradford 11. Preston 4. Burnley 1 2 . Sheffield 5. Bury 13. Weedon 6. Coventry 14. York 7. Leeds • 15. Manchester 8. Liverpool, Liscard, and Perch Rock EASTERN DISTRICT— Commissariat Office, the Camp, Colchester. 1 3. Colchester 1. Enfield 2. Hampton Court 3. Hounslow and Kneller Hall 1. Ipswich 2. Norwich WOOLWICH DlSTRlCT—:Commissariat Office, Royal Artillery Barracks, Woolwich, S.E. 1. Maidstone 3. Warley I 2. Shoeburyness 4. Woolwich CHATHAM DlSTRlCT—Commissariat Office, the Bar racks, Chatham. 1. Chatham SOUTH-EASTERN DISTRICT —Commissariat Office, 4, Castle-street, Dover. 1. Brighton 3. Dov e r I 2. Canterbury 4. Shorncliffe SOUTH-WESTERN DISTRICT —Commissariat Office, St. Thomas-street, Portsmouth. 1. Dorchester f 3. Netley 2. Portsmouth and Hilsea WESTERN DISTRICT — Commissariat Office, 20, East Emma-place, Storehouse, Plymouth. 1. Bristol and Horfield den Forts, Maker Bar 2. Exeter and Topsham racks and Heights 3. Plymouth, Devonport, 4. Falmouth, Pendennis, Tregantle, and Scraes- and St. Mawes NORTH BRlTAlN—Commissariat Office, 5, Hill-street, Edinburgh. 1. Hamilton I 3. Perth 2. Leith Fort and Piershill Tenders must bo made for each of the above-mentioned Stations or Barracks, as separately grouped and num bered. Printed Forms of Tender, initialed and numbered, and Conditions of Contract, may be obtained on application to the Senior Commissariat Officer of the District, between the hours of Ten and Four o'clock, and no Tender will be be entertained unless made upon the printed form so ob tained. Tenders on the printed forms must be properly filled up and signed, and no Tender will be noticed unless received at the War Office, Pall-mall, under closed envelope, before Twelve o'clock at Noon on the 26th instant, addressed to the Director of Contracts, and marked outside, " Towle, for Commissariat Supplies." THOMAS HOWELL, Director of Contracts. War Office, Pall-mall, London, March 5,186 g. OMELESS BOYS OF LONDON.-FUNDS aro earnestly solicited for the rurchase of food and clothing for the 126 boys on board the Chichegter Training Ship. 150 boys in the Refuge, 9, Great Queen-street. 94 girls in the Refuges, 19, Broad-street, and Ealing 370 children. £l5 will keep a boy or girl for one year. Contributions received by the London and Westminster Bank, 214, High Holborn, and 41, Lothbury, B.C. • and by WILLIAM WILLIAMS, Secretary. No. 8, Great Queen-street, Lincoln's-inn-fields. THE RESCUE %re as f ol 3OCIETY'S HOMES Lows : For Fallen Women. 28, Church-row, Ramp- 150, New Kent-road. stead. 48, Church-street, Stoke 13, Camden-street, Camden- Newington. town. Maize-hill Cottage, Green -205, Great Portland-street. with. For Young Girls in Danger. 27, Church-row, Hampstead. 9, Henstridge-villas, St. John's-wood. St. Mary's Lodge, Buckhurst-hill. Country Home—St. James's• street, Dover. Temporary Home-85, Queen-street, Oheapside. The home at Great Portland-street is for young fallen girls from 10 to 16. The committee are deeply anxious to open another house for this pitiable class. The Society admitted to its homes last year 687 young women and girls. It was compelled to refuse 524 appli cants, whose histories are recorded in the applicant's book. In addition to the above-named homes, the Committee have under their charge throe homes for servants of good character, in which are admitted about 1,000 friendless servants annually. The Society is underr the presidency of the Earl of Shaftesbury. Its bankers aro Messrs. Barclay and Co. The Committee very earnestly commend its work to the benevolent. DANL. COOPER ) Sec. 85, Queen-Mot Cheapoide CONTRACT FOR PIG IRON. Coutract Department, Admiralty, Somersetßouse, March 23, 1.868. TIDE COMMISSIONERS for EXECUTING the OFFICE of LORD HIGH ADMIRAL of the UNITED KINGDOM of GREAT BRITAIN and IRE LAND Hereby Give Notice that, on TUESDAY, the 7th of April next, at Two o'clock, they will be ready to treat with such persons as may be willing to CONTRACT for supplying and delivering into store at her Majesty's several dockyards 600 Tons of Soft Melting PIG IRON, according to a distribution which, with a form of the tender and conditions of contract, may be seen in the lobby of . the Storekeeper-General's Department, Admiralty. 'Somer,et House. No . tender will ba received after Two o'clock on the day of treaty, nor will any be noticed unless the party attends, o r an agent for him duly authorised in writing. Every tmder must be addressed to the Secretary of the Admiralty, and boar in the left-hand corner the words, "Tender for Pig Iron," an :1 must also be delivered at the Department of the Storekeeper-General, Admiralty, Somerset House, accompanied by a letter, signed by two responsible persons, engaging to become bound with the person tendering in the sum of £25 per Cent. on the value, for the due performance of thy, contract. By order. ANTONIO BItADY, Registrar of Contracts and Public Securities. CONTRACT FOR TOBACCO. Contract Dapartmaqt, Admiralty, Somerset House, March 24, 1868. rriliE - COMMISSIONERS for EXECUTING tht OFFICE of LORD HIGH ADMIRAL of the UNITED KINGDOM of GREAT BRITAIN and IRE LAND do Hereby Give Notice that, 3a TUESDAY, the 31st inst., at Twelve o'clock at noon, they will bo ready to treat with.such persons as may bo willing to CONTRACT for supplying and deliverieg into her Majesty's Victualling Stores at Deptford the undermentioned article, viz.:— . - - • To be Tendered for Quantities. at Rates. TOBACCO 50,000 Pounds per 100 Pounds. One half to be delivered in tliree weeks from date of Contract, and the remainder thereof in three weeks after wards, or earlier if preferred by the p ar ty t en d er i ng. Tenders may be made for the whole or any portion of the Tobacc Their Lordships reserve to themselves the power, when the tenders are opened, of contracting ei; her for the whole, or for such part thereof only as they may deem fit, or for a greater quantity, or of not contracting for any, and also an unlimited power of selection in accepting the tenders. The Tobacco to be exempted from the Customs' Duties, and parties tendering are to state where it is lying. Each Tender for Tobacco must specify the several trade marks and numbers, and the countries or places of its growth or produce, and a fresh-drawn dock sample of each cask or package must be produced by the parties tendering; and any cask or package that is found not to be of the same mark, number, or quality as the sample tendered and ac cepted, will be rejected by the officers. No tenders will be received union made in accordance with the above denomination of quantities and rates ; and the contractor in claiming payment is to make out his in voice in accordance therewith. No tender will be received unless made on the printed form provided for the purpose, which may be obtained on application in the Lobby of the Department of the Con troller of Victualling, Admiralty, Somerset House, where the conditions of the Contract may be seen. No tender will be received after Twelve o'clock at noon on the day of treaty, and it will not be required that the party tendering or an agent on its behalf should attend at the office the day of contract, as the re.ult of the offer re ceived from each parson will be communicated to him and to his proposed sureties in writing, when, but not before, the rejected samples are to be removed. Every tender must be addressed to the Secretary of the Admiralty, and bear in the left-hand corner the words Tender for Tobacco," and must also be delivered at the Department of the Controller of the Victualling, Admiralty, Somerset House. By order, ANTONIO BRADY Registrar of Contracts an d Public Securities. CONTRACTS FOR VINEGAR AND SOAP. Contract Department, Admiralty, Somerset House, 24th March, 1868. THE COMMISSIONERS for EXECUTING 1 the OFFICE of LORD HIGH ADMIRAL of the UNITED KINGDON of GREAT BRITAIN and IRE LAND do hereby give notice, that . on THURSDAY, the 2d April next, at Twelve o'clock at noon, they will be ready to treat with such persons as may be willing to CONTRACT for supplying and delivering into her Ma jesty's Victualling Stores at Deptford the undermentioned Articles, viz. : Quantities. To be Tendered for Rates VINEGAR 20,000 Gallons per l at 00 Ga . lls. SOAP 300,000 Pounds „ Pounds. When to be Delivered.— One-half in One Calendar Month from date of Contract, and the remainder in One Calen dar Month afterwards, or earlier if preferred by the party tendering. Tenders may be made for the whole or any portion of the Articles. Separate Tenders are to be made for each Article. Their Lordships reserve to themselves the power, when the Tenders are opened, of contracting either for the whole, or for such part thereof only as they may deem lit, or for a greater quantity, or of not contracting for any, and also an unlimited power of selection in accepting the Tenders. Samples of the Vinegar (not less than a quart) which the parties tendering may purpose to supply must accom pany their Tenders, as the delivery will be required to be made in accordance with the samples which may be ac cepted, and the Vinegar tendered is to be of No. 20 trade denomination. The casks will be supplied by the officers, but are to be eent for and returned to the Victualling Stores when tilled by and at the expense of the Con tractor. Samples of the Soap (not less than a bar) must be pro duced by the parties tendering. No Tenders will be received unless made in accordance with the above denomination of quantities and rates; and Contractors in claiming payment of Articles supplied are I to make out their invoices in accordance therewith. No Tender will be received unless made on the Printed Form provided for the purpose, which may be obtained on application in the Lobby o f t h e Department of the Control ler of Victualling, Admiralty, Somerset House, where the Conditions of the Contracts may be seen. No Tender will be received after Twelve o'clock at noon on the day of treaty ; and it will not be required that the party tendering, or an agent on his behalf, should attend at the Office on the day of Contract, as the result of the offer received from each person will be communicated to him and to his proposed sureties in writing, when, but not before, the rejected samples are to be remov. d. Every Tender must be addressed to the Secretary cf the Admiralty, and bear in the left-hand corner the words " Tender for p," and must also be delivered at the Depart ment of the Controller of Victualling, Admiralty, Somerset House. By order, ANTONIO BRADY, Registrar of Contracts and Public Securities. pPREGNABLE SAFES AND LOCKS Messrs. HOBBS, HART and CO. call the special atten tion of BANKERS, GOLDSMITHS, JEWELLERS, and others in possession of valuable property, to their NEW LY PATEN TED SAFE, which is so constructed as to be im pregnable against all the artifices of the BURGLAR in the use of the drill, the wedge, the screw, or the crowbar, by having its sides and angles held together by a system of Tubular Dovetailing, instead of the old practice of riveting; the Tubes by which they are held together being filled by molten iron, so as to form a homogeneous mass, with the edges of the Safe overlapping each other within the Tubes. The Doors are also protected by a newly-invented Lock, which is invulnerable against the most skilled class of burglars, as well as the most scientific mechanicians. LOOKS of every description for Mansions, Hotels, Dwelling-houses, &c., at moderate prices. Descriptive Price Lists free, on application to Messrs. HOITBS, HART, and CO., 76, OHEAPSIDE, E.O. I%AANFIELD'S PATENT PICKLES are per .LY.I. fectly pure and uncoloured. To be had of all dealers, and wholesale of JOHN BURGESS and SON, 107, Strand (corner of Savoy-steps), London. KEATIN be G B :S and COUGH medyFo Cl r fu N GE% S. —The KEATING'S COUGH LOZENGES relieve the Vacuity of breathing in ASTHMA. "if EATING'S COUGH LOZENGES. - lm. ix_ portant remedy in cases of INCIPIEA T CONSUMPTION. Ir EATING'S COUGH LOZENGES. -A certain remedy for relieving the IRRITATION of the iSituiiolllAL TUBES. J -( EATING'S COUGH LOZENGES— WTHCH ARE DAILY RECOMMENDED BY THE FACULTY— l'cunaonials from the most eminent of whom may be seen. Sold In Boxes, ls. 10.; and Tins, 2s. Od., 4s. 61, and lie. each, by KE AT ING, Chemist, 79, St. Paul's Churchyard, London. Sold retail by all Druggists, &c. BETTS'S CAPSULE PATENTS.—T o p reven t infringements, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that BETTS'S name is on every Capsule h e ma k es f or t h e principal merchants of Englan d and France, thus enabling vendor, purchaser, and consumer not only to identify the genuineness of the capsule, but likewise the contents of the vessel to which it is applied. The Lord Chancellor, in his judgment on the Bth inst., said "That the Capsules are not used merely for the purpose of ornament, but that they are servicable in protecting the Beer from injury and insuring its genuineness." Feb. 20, 1868. Manufactories, 1, Wharf-road, City-road, London ; and Bo cd eau x, Fra.r• NORTON'S CAMOMILE PILLS a r e confi dently recommended as a simple but certain nomedy for Indigestion, which is the cause of nearly all the diseases to which we aro subject, being a medicine so uniformly' grateful and beneficial that it is with justice called the " Natural Strengthener of the Human Stomach." " Norton's Pills" act as a powerful tonic and gentle ape rieut; are mild in their operation, safe under any cir cumstances, and thousands of persons can now bear testi mony to the benefits to be derived from their use, as they have been a never-failing Family Friend for upwards of 20 years. _ _ _ gold in bottles at Is. lid., 2s. DJ., and lla. each, in every town in the kingdom. CAUTION. Be sure to ask for " NORTON'S PILLS," and do not be persuaded to purchase any of the various imitations which have sprung up in consequence of 'the moons of Norton's Camomile Pills." WIN GOSNELL and CO.'S CHERRY • TOOTH PASTE is greatly superior to any tooth powder; gives the teeth a pearl whiteness, protects the enamel from decay, and imparts a pleasant fragrance to the breath. Price Is. 6d.—lted Bull Wharf, 93, Upper Thames street, London. 'ffIEETI-I PAINLESSLY STOPPED, with permanent enamel cement of the exact natural colour, guaranteed not to turn black or make the teeth look unsightly. Ma. WEBB, DENTIST, 27, NEW BOND-STREET, Many years with Mr. Estunr., of 8, Grosvenor-3troct. Bond-street. PAINLESS DENTISTRY. I,TESSRS: GABRIEL, DENTISTS (Established Jl_ 1815), of London 56, Harley-street, Cavendish-square, ~ . Liverpool P 34, Duke-street, and Brighton have just published a NEW PAMPHLET explaining their Painless System of Dentistry, and self-adhesive Artifi cial Teeth without springs, at MODERATE CHARGES, which may be had free by post for four stamps. INTERIM, PAR LI A 'JAEN HOUSE .OF LORDS—LAST EVENING. The LORD CHANCELLOR took his scat on the Woolsack at five o'clock. PRIVATE BUSINESS. The Bodmin and Wadbridge Railway Bill and tho Vale of Towy Railway Bill were real a third time. Fairs (Ire land) Bill was read a second time. COMPLETING THE OFFICES IN DOWNING STREET. Lord REDESDALE asked what arrangements bad boon made with regard to the spaces which were now•un occupied in Downing-street and the neighbourhood of King-street, Westminster, and the Foreign and India Offices. He considered that it would be impossible to bring these buildings in connection without blocking up Downing-street, and making a passage under an archway between them. He would now ask whether any plans had been drawn up, and what course was likely to bo pur sued. He should like to know as speedily as possible what new buildings were to be erected on the vacant sites. It was rather hard upon the persons occupying the houses which were to be pulled down. The Earl of .61.A.LNIESBURY said that the spot be tween the Foreign and Colonial Offi.:e was to be built upon. Parliament-street would be widened at the point of Dean-street. The ground between Charles-street and St. Margaret's Church would be carried on in a uniform liue. With regard to the frontage of the Privy Council Office, nothing had been decided as to what should be done with the ground between that and the Horse Guards. After a few remarks from Lord REDESD ILE as to the folly of expending money by driblets, th 3 subject dropped. EDIJCATION. The LORD PRESIDENT said that he rose to bring before their lordships the important subject which ho trusted would occupy their utmost consideration. It was a subject mentioned in her Majesty's Speech, and was one which ought to be most tenderly handled. It was that of generaleducation. If in this matter they were to make a false step it would be doing an irreparable injury to a large portion of her Majesty's subjects. It was a question on which the hatchet of political discord might well be buried, and one that both sides of the house might be unite I on. It was the education of this country, on which they might take a wide and general view. Thera was another point which he would call their attention tc : they were beginning for the first time to legislate upon this great question ; they were not dealing with a desert field, but upon a question which had already been dealt with, and which hey should review in all its bear ings. He must dwell at some length upon what was the present state of education in this country. He would call their attention to the report of the Royal Commission of 1861. (Hear.) He was surprised that no more attention had been called to this report than there had been, for it was a most elaborate report- The report of the commission found that under a voluntary system the child out of every seven or eight went to school, while in Prussia under the compulsory system one in six went to school. From the year 1803 it appeared that the desire of education had in creased in a very large ratio in this country. From these facts he would contend that the educational requirements of this country were not so great as had been represented The noble duke then entered into a statistical account of the large returns of those who attended the Church of Magian(' schools. He would take four p articular counties. He would take that of Berkshire first, an agricultural county; the increase there was very large. In Chaster, partially maaufacturiu; and partially agricultural, an increase also. In Lancashire it was also similar. From these facts, although education might be to some extent in this country deficient, still it was not so deficient as to justify the ominous statements which had been made. He was not in favour of a system of public rating for the maintenance of schools—first, because it would naturally relax the voluntary efforts that were being made, and next, because under a system of rating a purely secular education would become almost necessary, for which ho thought tho country was not prepared, any more than it was for a scheme of compulsory rating. After referring to similar topics, and showing the immense extent and importance of the subject, the Duke of Marlborough went on to say that it was the intention of the Government to propose that Parliament should empower her Majesty to appoint a Sectotary of State to have the whole range of educational matters under his consideration and control. Other clauses would also be incorporated in the act of Parliament which would enable many Nonconformist schools to avail themselves of the Government aid. They proposed also to embody in the bill the management clauses which relate to inspection of schools of all denomi nations as they wore now used by the various religious Ladies. The number of schools brought under inspection by that alteration would b 3 very great. An improvement would also be effected with regard to schools in the poorer districts. They did not propose to abandon the system of certificates, but to modify it in such a way as they thought would greatly improve it, and they also intended to make s Nue addition to the building grant. After referring to the Conscience Clause, which they proposed to introduce, and which would lay down the great principle of liberty of teaching, the noble Duke said they did not pretend that this was a complete measure, but the Government believed that they would by it lay a firm foundation for a great national system of education. Lord GRANVILLE thought it would be more con venient to discuss the details of the bill on its second reading, but at the same time he thanked the Duke of Marlborough for having introduced it in that house. He certainly was not disposed to treat the bill in a party spirit, but unless great alterations were made in it he thought the country would believe that the Government had so treated it. He congratulated the Duke on the easy life he would lead when this department was taken from him, but did not think the louse of Commons would be inclined to create a sixth Secretary of State, with additional officers and additional salaries, whose only duties at present would be to turn Minutes into Acts. Lord RUSSELL, while expressing a general approval of the bill, regretted that such important towns as Leeds, Manchester, &c., had not the power to rate them3alvos. Liter a few words from Lord Cork and Lord llarrowby, mostly in favour of some clauses in the bill, and a warm expression of approval from the Bishop of London of the way the Duke of Marlborough had dealt with the Con science Clause, the bill was read a first time. On the motion of Lord DEVON, the Poor Relief bill was read a second time, and their lordships adjourned at 20 minutes past 8 o'clock. HOUSE OF COMMONS—LAST EVENING The SPEAK= took the Chair at four o'clock. STANDING ORDERS. Mr. DODSON called the attention of the house to their standing orders, and moved that order 131, allowing com petition to be a ground of locus standi, be struck out, and that the following new order be substituted for it : "It shall be competent to tho referees on Private Bills, if they think fit, to admit the proprietors of existing works to be heard upon their petition against a Private Bill re lating to similar works within a town or district served by them, on the ground of absence of public advantage." Mr. LEMAN strongly opposed the motion, contending that the order proposed to be struck out had worked well, whilst the one proposed would be but an act of hosti lity against all the established railways. Mr. CAVE supported the proposed new order. After a few words from Mr. WATKINS, the motion was withdrawn. IRISH REFORM BILL. Colonel FRENCH gave notice that in committee on this bill he should move the reduction of the qualification from £l2 to £3. UNIVERSITY TEST BILL. Mr. BOUVERIE gave notice that he intended to post pone the proceeding with this bill until the 13th of May. TEE BOUNDARY 00111SIISSION. Mr. Sergeant GASELEE asked the First Lord of the Treasury what instructions were given to the Assistant Boundary Commissioners for the borough of Portsmouth, and whether he had any objection to lay them upon the bible of the house, and also their report to the Boundary Commissioner; recommending for Parliamentary elec- tions the annexation of the town of Gosport to the borough of Portsmouth, contrary to tho wishes of both. Mr. DItiIiAELL 1;44 with respect to the roport of the instruction given to the assistant boundary commissioners it was unnecessary to produce them as they were already on the table With respect to the reports of the assistant bbundary commissioners, these dicurnents were of a con fidential character, and therefore they could on no account be produced. THE LICENCING SYSTEM. Mr. MARSH celled the attoatiou of the house to the subject of those licences which restrict the trade and com merce of the country, with a view to their abolition, and, in case of a finauciel necessity, a transfer of the charges to make or sell any article to a direct tax ou the article itself; and moved, That, in the opinion of the house, it was desirable that all licences injuriously affecting the in dustry and commerce of the country should be ab dished. The hon. gentleman said there were no less than 121 dif ferent licences, but he did not intend to touc'i upon then all, but these to which he wished to draw particular notice were those that were very smell in amount, yet vary irk some to trade. The first was a licence to make soap; it wasa very foolish tax, and ought at once to be repealed. There was a tax for carrying on the business of vinegar makers: there ought to be no such trade as a vinegar maker, because vinegar made itself —it was merely wine which had become sonp•. Then there was the licensing for carrying on the tra le of paper making, selling tea and coffee, but as no tax was placed on the draper, he thought the tea dealer had good reason to complain. Tobacco also was taxed and so was the trade in wine, but the quality of wine sold in retail over the counter was generally very inferior, a-id he MIS till it could be got for about 16s. a dozen. Now, he thought the license to sell wine of that quality ought to be abolished, so that it might be sold as free as small beer. There was a license required to deal in sweets, to sell gold or silver, to carry on the trade of a pawnbroker, but as the latter were liable to take in stolen goods he thought they ought to be regis tered, so that they ought to become known to the police. There was the tax on malt and beer, but the tax on the former was, in fact, an additional tax on the latter. Not content with this, there was also a tax upon the retailers of beer, so that the dealer in this necessary article was compelled to sell the arTirde to the consumer at a higher price than it was worth, in order to enable trim, the retailer, to pay the heavy taxes imposed on him. The hon. gentleman then wont on to refer to the taxes levied on private brewers, makers of spirits, chemists using stills, hackney carriages and cabs ; the drivers of the latter he con sidered a very illused body of mon. The taxation of the hackney carriages produced about £20,000, and an additional 3 per cent. on the assessed duty would enable tho whole of the irksome licenses to be abolished. There was a license enforced upon auctioneers of £lO per annum, and why a man should have to pay for the permission to carry on such a trade as that was quite beyond his comprehension. He thought if the licences were abolished in most of the trades he had mentioned, the loss would be more than replaced by the increased consumption of the article sold. Mr. P. URQUHART seconded the motion. Mr. LABOUCHERE dilated on the grievance of the London brewers, who only made about 8 per cent. profit, and on whom Mr. Gladstone had imposed a duty of 15 per cent. on their trade profits; and Mr. Bass argued that, while any licence system must be bad unless it were general, the tax on brewers was positively iniquitous. The CHANCELLOR of the EXCHEQUER, in a short reply, admitted that Mr. Marsh had made out a good case against the licence duties in some instances, but pointed out the difficulty of dealing piecemeal with the question, and promised to take Mr. Marsh's representations into con sideration. Mr. GLADSTONE agreed that nothing could be more anomalous than our present system of licences, though any change would be surrounded with difficulties; and, while he was in favour of getting as much as possible out of the spirit trade, both in the shape of indirect taxes and licence duty, he admitted that the licence duties on the sale of such articles as tea produced a very insignificant amount of revenue and interposed great obstacles to trade. He defended his share in the imposition of the brewers' li cences. After some observations from Mr. Pollard-Urquhart and Mr. Greene, the motion was withdrawn. SCIENTIFIC INSTRUCTION. Mr. SAMUELSON moved for a select committee to in quire into the provisions for giving instruction in theo retical and applied science to the industrial classes. In an interesting speech he canvassed the working of the schools under the science and art department, showing that the results were unsatisfactory, and that a great im provement in scientific education was necessary for the development of our manufacturing prosperity ; and he held out a strong hope that it would, at the same time, promote the literary and general education of the working classes. The motion was seconded by Mr. DIxoN and supported by Mr. BAINES, who held that a strong case for inquiry had been made cut, but preferred that it blioald be by a Royal Commission. Mr. BAZLEY was inclined to trust for our manufac turing progress to the inventive genius, enterprise, and self-education of our manufacturers, rather than to tech nical education, and exhorted them to put their own shoulders to the wheel, instead of appealing to the State for help. The duty of the State, he insisted, was to give a good primary education, and with that we need not de spair that the English workman would keep pace with the world. Ile denied that we were retrograding in any branch of manufactures, and he deprecated the interfer ence of the State in the education of the workshop. • Mr. E. POTTER. took entirely the same view as Mr. Bazley, and denied that it was the duty of the Govern ment to supply a kind of education which the manufac turers themselves had done so little to promote; and Mr. BAGNALL argued that technical education was more needed for the class of managers and overlookers than for the working men. Lord R. MONTAGTJ held it to be proved beyond doubt that in many branches our manufacturers were being closely pressed by foreign competition, though this did not arise so much from the deterioration of our processes as from the improvement and increase of continental manu factures, and the completion of the foreign lines of rail ways. He mentioned numerous cases within his own knowledge in which foreign manufacturers had success fully competed with us even in our own markets, and the cause he held to be that though we had iron, coal, cheap transit, intAligent, industrious, and tasteful workmen, we wanted technical education. After an elaborate discussion of the meaning and objects of technical education, he laid it down that the duty of the State did not go beyond giv ing the workman such knowledge of the natural laws ap plicarde to his calling as would enable him to exercise it with the greatest effect. The State had to (11 with the brain, the workship must perfect the hands. He traced the improvements effected in many branches of our ma nufactures by the educational movement which was the result of the Exhibition of 1851, and he argued that the chief things to be avoided were the establishment of spe cial schools and of State manufactures for the encourage ment of trade. The recent minute of council for the crea- tion of industrial schools, he explained, had been very successful, and he concluded by acceding to the motion for a committee. Mr. IL A. BRUCE dwelt on the importance of elemen tary education, and Mr. HENLEY defended the working classes from the imputations of ignorance recently made against them, the motive of which, he hinted, was not altogether dis interested, inasmuch as he had noticed in the report that these highly-educated foreign workmen invariably worked longer hours and for less money. He ridiculed the sug gestion that a trade could be taught in school ; the work shop was the only training school. The committee was agreed to after some observations from Mr. PAGET and Mr. ACLAND. TAXES ON LOCOMOTION. Mr. Alderman LAWRENCE moved a resolution for the revision and equalisation of the Post Horses and Car riage Licences Duties, by means of a scheme which he ex plained in detail, and the broad feature of which was to substitute for the present duties a tax of £1 on every horse and £2 on every vehicle. Mr. AYRTON argued in favour of a total remission. The CHANCELLOR of the EXCHEQUER pointed out the impossibility of sacrificing so large au item of revenue, and, after some remarks from Mr. Alderman Lusk, Mr. Alderman Lawrence withdrew his motion. Mr. HARDY brought in the Boundaries Bill, which he explained was exactly in the shape of the report of th. 3 Parliamentary Commission. A bill was brought in by Mr. Monk to relieve customs and excise officers from their present disability to vote at Parliamentary elections. The committal of the London Coal and Wine Duties Continuance Bill was opposed by Mr. Candlish, Mr. Pease, and Mr. Watkin in the interest of the coal-producing dis tricts ; by Ur. Samuds for the shipbuilders ; and the bill was defended by Lord J. Manners, Mr. Goschen, Colonel Hogg, and others. On a division the stage was carried by 147 to 33. A clause prepared by Mr. Ayrton to exempt all factories within the Metropolitan Police area was negatived by 146 to 36, and the bill passed through committee. Shortly after one o'clock Mr. Gladstone's Church-rate Abolition Bill came on for a third reading, but Mr. New degate and Mr. Henley objected, on account of the late ness of the hour. A motion to adjourn the debate was defeated by 131 to 28, and the bill was then read a third time and passed, amid considerable cheering. Tho house adjourned at half-past ono o'clock. TILE TEA DUTY IS REDUCED. —Horniman's Pure Tea is sold Bd. per pound Cheaper. This interesting fact will, when fully known, even further increase the demand for these Choke, long -approved Teas. They aro not sold loose, but Only in Packets, signed " Horniman," London. RATIAT OF CHARITIES. DEPUTATION TO THE PRIME MINISTER. A large and influential deputation waited upon Mr. Disraeli, at his official residence in Downing-street, at three o'clock yesterday afternoon, on the subject of the exemption from parochial rating of the various public charitable institutions throughout the country. The deputation consisted of the representatives of the prin. cipal charities in the metropolis, Bristol, Buxton, Brighton, Chichester, Cambridge, Derby, Gloucester, Hertford, Liverpool, Leeds, Sheffield, Taunton, Lincoln, Worcester, Winchester, Southampton, Leicester, Hull, Manchester, Newcastle, Truro, Stockport, and Wolverhampton. Amongst the members of Parliament present were Viscount Curzon, Mr. Baines, !Ir. Beecroft, Mr. Seely, Mr. Banks Stanhope, Mr. J. W. Malcolm, Mr. J. 0. Harris, Colonel Packe, Mr. E. Heneage, Mr. Michael Bass, the Hon. W. Egerton, Major Cornwall Legh, Mr. C. Gilpin, Professor Fawcett, and Mr. Roebuck. The deputation was introduced by the Earl of Hag• rowby. It was arranged that Mr. Baines should speak on behalf of the hospitals and infirmaries, the Rev. Mr. Champneys on ecclesiastical institutions, Mr. Charles Reed on Sunday schools, Archbishop Manning on Catholic institutions, and Dr. Johnson and Alderman Salomons cn behalf of other institutions. The Earl of HARROWBT remarked that the deputation represented nearly all the charities in England and Soot land. He pointed out how detrimental to those charities was the present system of rating. In one case as much as 000 a-year was taken, and . _ _ in all the usefulness of the institutions was materially and injuriously affected. What the deputation asked was a return to the old principle of the law which by the decision of the Lords in the case of the Mersey. docks, had been altered. What was needed, he thought, was the introduction of a bill which would allow charitable buildings, in accordance with the wish of ratepayers, to remain unrated. His Royal Highness the Duke of CAMBRIDGE, as Presi- dent of Christ's hospital, pointed out that the rating of that charity would materially work adversely to that institution. All they asked was to be left as they were. He fully felt for the case of all institutions both large and small, and heartily endorsed all that had been urged in favour of exemption for charities. Mr. BAINES, M.P., 'referred to the Leeds Infirmary, which, he said, had not been assessed to the poor rates, for it was felt that such a course would greatly reduce its use fulness. That institution was about to be much enlarged, and as it existed entirely for the benefit of the poor, there was a very strong conviction that it would be a great calamity if the rating principle were applied. Many of the schools in Leeds, he was informed by the vicar, would have to be closed if they had to pay rates. He trusted that the Government would see their way to pass an Act in accordance with the wish of thet deputation, which would be the most popular Act they' could pass, and one that would be hailed with satisfaction throughout the country. Mr. HOARE, treasurer of Guy's Hospital, pointed , our; the immense share of relief afforded to the poor by thet hospital, and earnestly trusted that this would not be diminished by the curtailment of its funds in consequence of the rates that had to be paid. The Rev. Mr. LINGHAM, rector of Lambeth, having urged the case of national schools, Archbishop MANNING stated that the exemption es charities from rates would not only be an act of kindness, but also one of political wisdom. Representing as he did so many unendowed charities, he could say of six of them that they were called upon to pay £5O a year each, which proved a great burden. Those who wero relieved and cared for by these institutions would other. wise be chargeable to the parish. He thought it would be possible to frame a bill which provided for proper examination of the charities claiming exemption--a coarse which would prevent any injury being done to the revenue. The Rev. Dr. Johnson, the Rev. Dr. Sale, of Sheffield,, the Rev. Dr. Yorke, Alderman Salomons, and AIL Thomas,. 'of Bristol, having supported the prayer of the deputation, Others desired to speak, but stopped at the request of .uord Ifarrowby. Mr. DISRAELI said the subject was deeply interesting to the Government, and he was sure also to every person ii the country. He had listened with great interest to the st-tetnents those around him had made in illustration of the principles they would enforce ; but he had other dutie4 to perform in an assembly not always so agreeable as this and in another place, where his presence was greatly lookedt for. (A laugh.) Before he went. however, he would say that he thanked those who had attended for drawing the, attention of the Government to a social question un doubtedly of great importance. It was true this was not the first deputation which had represented the subject to those who were members of the Government; but it was not by any neglect of Lord Derby that the question had not been brought publicly forward, for his lordship brought it under the notice of his colleagues and took means for its still further consideration in the autumn. The unhappy illness of his lordship, however, commenced, and though it was not out of the memory of the Government, there had not been a moment since he had been at the heal of the Government to give to the consideration of the question. The statements which had been made that dap should, however, be considered in a spirit adequate to the occasion and to the importance of that assemblage. (Cheers.) The deputation thanked the right hon. gentleman ma retired. BAD MEAT IN LONDON MARXETS. —At a meet ing of the City Commissioners of Sewers it was stated that in the preceding fortnight the market inspectors had con demned 0,1351 b. of meat as unfit for human food. It con sisted of 83 sheep, 12 pigs, 10 calves, 14 quarters of beef, and 49 joints of meat; 5,4611 b. of it was diseased, 5001 b. was putrid, and 1741 b. was from animals who had died from accident or disease, all of which bad been destroyed in the usual manner. REDUCTION OF MINERS' WAGES IN CUMBERLAND. —The wages of the miners employed at Lord Lonsdale's collieries in and around Whitehaven have been reduced ten per cent. A deputation from the miners recently waited upon his lordship's agents, and notified theirwillingness to be reduced five per cent. The deputation, however, were informed that the depressed state of the coal trade ren dered further reduction absolutely necessary, but were assured that as soon as the trade revived their wages would be advanced. The men are now, therefore, work : . ing under the ten per cent. reduction.—Leeds Evening Express. DRUNKENNESS.—The number of persons pro ceeded against for drunkenness and disorderly conduct per each 1,000 of the population in 1866-67 was : At Cambridge, 2'09 ; at Colchester, P 81; at Coventry, 317 ; at Derby, 9'04; at Great Yarmouth, 3 . 79; at Ipswich, 2 . 70; at Lin• coin, 2 . 91; at Northampton, 2'43 ; at Shrewsbury, 917 ; at Walsall, 216 ; at Worcester, 7'65 ; at Birmingham, 419; at Leicester, 4'62 ; at Norwich, 1.25 ; at Nottingham, 213 ; and at Wolverhampton, 414. Norwich would thus appear to have been of these sixteen towns the least disgraced ha 1866-67 by outrageous drunkenness, while the most up. favourable figure„ stand against Shrewsbury. • - APE THE idiv FOP T iriOr N . f . The Herald, in glancing at-Mrs./DifirtieWsiAreWption 1174 connection with the o p en i ng of. t tac - , otEstiz, gives the f o ll ow i ng description of ejrailding:+t It was We thousand pities that Lord •Palmersn'Chatred of Gvtliib, marred the construction of a work whiei would-hav" monised so fully with the Abbey and ate midi Pace. But the sheer force of his genius has made Mr. Scott at home in the unaccustomed lines of the classic style. The exterior of the building has a certain not altogether dis pleating severity of aspect, but the interior by rich decora tion has been made even beautiful. The - long corridor is . paved with Minton's mosaic tiles, the walls are decorated in chrome and gold, but the full beauty of the building's pro. portions does not strike the visitor until he reaches the grand staircase, which divides to right and left, and which is a marvel of elegance and richness. Tho steps, of Portland stone, are flanked on either side by the richest marbles, - in the most tasteful com binations. The bases of the. pedestals and the string courses are of black marble, the pedestals themselves of Devonshire marble, the balusters of alabaster, and the handrails of dove marble. The panelling of the staircase is in marbles of various colours, and the great pillars supporting the upper corridor are of rich polished Peterhead granite. A fine arc :ding at the top of the staircase is supported by columns of Devonshire marble, and an entablature in gold and chrome sets off not a little the beauties of the whole conception. The roof, which is wa,ggon-shaped, and filled with panels of gold and colours, will be relieved by a dome in the centre ; but this portion of the work is as yet hardly finished. The panels of the walls are highly decorated in green and gold, while the ceiling also is relieved withgold. Turning to the left, the com pany will reach the grand reception-rooms in the north-west angle of the building, one of which will afterwards be the Secretary of State's audience-room. These rooms are well proportioned and highly ornamented, but there is a rich softness, as well as a vast variety, about the decoration; which prevents the possibility of adequate description. Five rooms in the western corridor are reserved for recep tion and sniper rooms, and five other rooms on the north side—at the top of the staircase—will be used as reception and refreshment rooms. The west corridor is very elabo- • rate in its decorations, the prevailing colours being claret brown, pink, and gold on the walls, and light blue, picked out with gold, in the groining of the roof. Everywhere rich carpets are spread ; and in every available comer great banks of flowers are piled." - at. o sks. ,757 721 ,545 ,325 ,221 ,901 ,417 W if°