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It Pure, Mild, Mellow, Delicious, and very Wholesome. Sold in Bottles, 3s. Bd., the Retail Houses in London; by the Agents in the principl tcwns in England; or wholesale at 8, GREAT WINDMILL-STREET LONDON, W. Observe the B e d S eal, Pink Label ' and Cork Branded "gins ban's LL Whisky.' I.ELE73 - BITIVASROCI.Arrox. nwell. xking come NORWICH, FRIDAY. Inour. 7, as being they r the e mar- IIVEITTUAL LOAN FUND_ ASSOCIATION (Incorporated by Act of Parent, 1859), 14, RIISSELL-STREET, COVENT-GARDEN, LONDON, ADADVANCES 1 1 10.TEY upon personal security, Bills of Sale, Free or Leasehold Property, for one, two, or three years, repay: able p on monthly, or quarterly. Bills promptly discounted. repay- Forms Eros on receipt of stamped envelope. EDWARD HARPER, Secretary THE SUN, LONDON, SATURDAY EVENING, AUGUST '42, 1868. PUICE . id. STAMPED 51 N°. 23,775. all it a ,e pro peoplo 0, and hat.the Just published, price ls. 63., by post ls. Bd., the Second Edition, with Addenda, containing additional Facts and Cases, in illus tration of the nefarious proceedings of the Advertising Quacks, EVELATIONS 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. C OMPAGNIE GENERALE TRANSA T- L ANTIQUE. _ _ Now ready, at all the Libraries, in 3 vols., VV np, II R E E IVES. By the Author of " Margaret and her Bridesmaids," &e. :our 10st Mb, five and upwards lOst 71b ; mares and geldings allowed 31b; the winner to bs sold for 100 Goys; is entered fcr 75 sovs allowed 51b, 50 101 b, 40 141 b. Half mares and geldings allowed 31b; the w;nuer to bo sold for 150 sovs; if entered for 100 sovs allowed 71b, 75 10;b, 50 111 b, 30 211 b. Half a mile straight. The Stratton Audley Nursery Handicap of 10 sovs each, 3 ft, sv:th 100 added ; winners of any race after Aug. 20 (at 10 a.m.) of the va!uo of 100 sovsAlb, of two stakes of 100 each, or ono of 200 51b, of 300 71b extra (extreme penalty); second to save Lis stake; three-quarters of a ntle, straight; 33 sul:s. St lh 8 10 • 8 2 ▪ 8 0 • 8 0 8 0 • 710 4, Ruo de la Pais, Paris. FRENCH MAIL STEAMERS. NEW YORK. Leave every 14 days, from Havre and Brest, for New York. RATES OF PASSAGE. From HAVRE Or BREST tO NEW YORK. First Class 7OO fr. Second Class 425 fr. Third Class From Paris to Now York, via Havro or Brest, including railway ticket, 725 fr. ; second class, 440 fr. ; third class, 285 fr. " These volumes aro most interesting, well written, and highly entertaining."—Observer. a mile. Hurst and Blackett, Publishers, 13, Great Marlborough-street. Th 3 Tradesmou's Plate of 100 sovs, added to a Handicap of 15 Boys each, 10 ft, and 5 only if declared; winners of any race of the va'ae of 100 Bova after Aug. 10 (at ten a.m.) 41b, of 200 71b, and of 300 or more 101 b extra; the second to save his sake. One mile cid a half ; 39 Nov ready, at all the Libraries, in 3 vols., MILDRED. By GEORGIANA M. CRAIE, Author of "Leslie Tyrrel," &c. strong of the ANGLO - AMERICAN TIMES, AN INTERNATIONAL NEWSPAPE R, Devoted to American Intelligence, ENLARGED to 21 PAGES. Reports ofron Perso aft% Financial, Mining, Railroad, dm. Idetnbers of P4rliame.nt, Cornruercial Hen, and those having an interest in the United States, will lint this newspaper of use. _ "'Mildred' is a. novel of rare merit. It is admirable at once in structure, in style, and in absorbing and sustained interest. As a love tale it is unsurpassed."—Post. Age st lb Muezzin ... ... a 7 8 Br c b; Lord of the hies—Mother Acaster Arlington ... Robespierre ... Winifred ... Scottish Rose ... 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Sweasey. reception of GEORGE LEOPOLD and Tra;'l l . , EltA -LDLNE, in their daring feats on the Lofty Miss LOrrry Xisq SrIERRINGTON, Miss NELLY POWER, /4 1 . 1 , • "' 4E ANDERSON, and Miss EM.MA. ALFORD. fiter:tni. COOMBES, Author. and Comedian.—Another phant success, the SPANISH MINSTRELS, their PLOTaPPearance in London at this Hall only. —Miss Dle 2N CE, Miss ROSALIE Mr. R. LASCELLES, the "'ug English Ballad Singers, and Mr. J. HUSK, the use Prefundo. th e jr,,, r ta.nt Notice —Misses Florence and Lelia Ea.'s, Mond .enile Actresses and Vocalists, who appeared on Aug. 3, for the first time in London have created e, g re atest sensation since the memorable' debut of the Bateman Family at the St. James's, and are engaged to !PPsear every evening at 9.30 at this E s tablishment only. za.o t be seen to be appreciated. M itchell's, .:hent,es,Boxes, 10s. 6d. (separate entrance); Vsionlenade ls. ; Balcony, 6d. Places to be secured at atu's,'Bubb's, and other librarians. Stalls and The whole under the direction of Mr. P. OORRI. CANTERBURY Sole Proprietor W. HOLLAND. Fl The Sensation of London, the 'Great Wonder, NIBLO, on the Ying Trapeze, on two bars only; performance surpassing the great Masters by throwing double somersaults; the greatest feat ever performed by any artist in the world—in addition to George Leybourne —The great Fred. French—lmmense success of Holland's Troupe of Christy Minstrels, introducing 15 Star Ar tistes, the greatest Troupe in London—The grand WArrizAll BALLET, Introducing Mdlle. Carle, Lilley Carle, Herr Carle, andire Mdlle. Burlet —Th e G reat Daniel — Oceans on the Invisible W, Special Notice.—ln consequence of the immense success of NIBLo the free list is entirely suspended, the press excepted. Manager —Mr. James Ellis. Musical Director—Mr. Jesse Williams. S talls and Crystal Saloon, Is.; Area and Balcony, Sd Doors open at half-past 7. commence at 8 o'clock. HALL. MADAM E 1 lISS AUD'S EXHIBITION, Bi s Z. .:ker-street.—A PORTRAIT MODEL of Count von molded 11 1- 1 1, in the uniform of a Prussian General, is now mission, ls.; Children under ten years of age, 6d.; E xtra Rooms, 6d. Open from 11 a.m. till 10 p.m. DINNEFORD'S FLUID MAGNESIA.- The medical professio n f or Thi r ty Years have ap roved of thi s p ure so l ut i on o f M agnes i a as th e b es t d" l edY for Acidity of the Stomach, Heartburn, Headache, Ind . igestion and the best mild ap?rient f9r Hecate constautions, especially adapted for Ladies, Chil n, and infants. 172 New and CO., Chemists, Bond -street, London; and of all other chemists thrOughout the world. FURNISHED HOUSES, from £2 2s. to £2O winibeit!er Vi r eek.—D. S. HUNIPIIELIES le, all tinv‘e or t ivi t :rat-elase e; C! ito he I.h.r. furnfehei hnni armshed. or col I, more rartinnlarly in the neizhb3nr tilt • • 4 °t 37 clenhvn, Upp.ir :Norwood. viol }.—P4rtlallars may be had at the Office, Printing House- iIOTTAD. KEN I'S WA TFI 'a and to be LET or goLo. RIETAINTESSRS for DIS? /Ski, &I. .l IR TY PERTY, FREEHOLD or LEASEHOLD. auxPliarKs has continaal applications for fo r d escriptions of PRICE RTY which will pay ,rood interest tr a , ) l i -ty. Houses out of rep dr not objected io. T. D .ttrioillsstPerrriekts can at all times find customers for all descriP - of bainesses. Hotels, public hoas •s, dr,c , sold and T iolueBl tr l p e ly, D. T. Humphries, Estate Agent,. Print- R SEIOULDE RS, S FOOPING HABITS, PIGEON CHESTS, and other Deformities, are pre -11"ecl and cured by wearino. CHANDLER'S IMPROVED ' I CirtNIC ttge s• HEST-EXPANDING BRACE, for both sexes of all It strengthens the voice and lungs, relieves indi leoB4°l3, pains in the chest and back, and is especially ro t, ramended to children forassisting the growth, promoting .ealth and symmetry of figure, superseding the -use of bra, s t, e43B and stays. Price from 10s. 6d. each.-66, Berners ""t7 Oxford -street, W. Illustrated circulars forwarded. SPANISH FLY is the acting ingredient in an A ALES. ROSS'S OANTHARIDES OIL, which prod ac es whiskers and thickens hair. Price 3a. 6d., 5i7,, 14. 9 and 10s. 6d. sent by post for 54, 84, and 14 4 C `uPs.— m ALEX. ROSS, 248, High Holborn, London, and 611 heis, " Tale of a Hair," 6d. %7ONDERFUL DISCOVERY.—Corns cured in one day by using ALEX. ROSS'S CHIROPO. Thishours, prepstation gradually dissolves the Corn in a few 'ours, removin g the very root. Price 45.; sent by past for emi 60s tamps.— 248, Hi g h H o lb orn , L on d on , an d a ll Ch Face Powder, Is. Ip , IR-CURLING FLUID, 245. Met Holborn. Lundnn. ALEX. ROSS'S CURLING PLUM Earle Ladies' or Gentlemen's hair immediately it is applind. mold at 3s. 6d., ss. 6d., and 10s. 6d.; sent free for 54, 81, sad 144 stamps.--Trad of all Chemists. Advice upon all subjects of the Toilet. REY HAUL-2-18, High Holborn, London.— kLEX. ROSS'S HAIR DYE produces a perfect 1 1 , 11 r immediately it is used. It is permanent, and per el"Y natural in effect. PAces 3s. 3d., ss. 6d., and 108 Demists. sent by post for 54, 84, and 144 stamps; and all Bloom of Roses, 3s. 6d tIAIR DESTROYER.-248, High Holborn, Inov_ London.—ALEX. ROSS'S DEPIL t.TORY re with" s uperfluous hair from the face, neck, and arms, u gi out effect to the skin. Price 3s. 6d., ss. 6d., and 10s. • ; sent for 54, 84, and 144 stamps.—Had of all Chemists. Skin Tonic, ss. 6d. AMPLE REMOVER.—AII diseases of the v En skin are improved by ono dose of ALEX. ROSS'S amcETABLE SKIN PILLS. They remove redness. ta, b 3wn ess,6d.; or post for 40 and 100 'CM—ALEX ROSS, 218, High Holborn, London, and Chemists. RUPTURES.—BY ROYAL LETTERS PATENT. WHITE'S MOC-MAIN LEVER TRUSS (Perfected and Exhibited in the Great Exhibitions of 1851 and 1862) is allowed by upwards of Five Hundred Medical men 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—a soft bandage being worn round the body, while the requi site resisting power is supplied by the floe-Main Pad and I'atent 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, forwarded by post, on the circumference of the body, two inches below the hips, being sent to the manufacturer, Mr. JOHN WHITE, 228, Piccadilly, London. A Single Truss, 165., 215., 268.6 d., and 31s. 6d. Postage, Is. A Double Truss, 31s. 6d., 425., and 525. 6d. Postage, is. Bd. An Umbilical Truss, 425. and 525. 6d. Postage, ls. 10d. Post-office Orders to be made payable to John White Post-office, Piccadilly. NEW PATENT FLAB TIC STOCKINGS, KNEE-CAPS, &c., for Varicose Veins and all cases of Weakness and Swelling of the Legs, Sprains, &o. They are porous, light in texture, and inexpensive, and are drawn on like an ordinary stocking. Price 4s. 6d., 7s. 6d., 10s., and 16s. each. Postage, 6d. JOHN WHITE, Manufacturer, 228, Piccadilly. Advice upon tho Toilet. Foe, 2s. fid, AIR COLOUR, WASH.—By damping the head with this boautifully-porfumed Wash, in bern "t? or ton days the hair assumes its original colour, and itt o .„ ains so by an occasional using. lOs. 6d.; sent for anki ll che -IN—AMmiAs ts ROSS, 248, High Holborn, London, a • U l ust publish e d 2d. ; sent by the author for 3 stamps, GLINESS' and BEAUTY ; bein g a Pamphlel Ldescriptive of articles and means used for improv• o T., h e appearance. By ALEX. ROSS, 248, High Itol• , London. Had of all booksellers. ~EaL I, ry -Et RESTORED WITHOUT MEDICINE OR EXPENSE. ) BARRY'S delicious health-restoring Invalids' and Infants' Food. ea v THE REVALENT A. ARABIOA p erf eB eit7 times its cost in other remedies, and restores res fereetcutadulygostion strong nerves, sound lungs, healthy liver, es hing sleep, functional regularity, and energy to the eff st or enfeebled—removing speedily and r indigestion (dyspepsia), cough, asthma, con talintPotion, habitual constipation,. diarrhoea, all gastric do terVll4'llta, hemorrhoids, liver complaints, flatulency, tat,Z t enees, biliousness, fevers, sore throats, diphtheria, th e ,;,,,,5, cold; influenza, noises in the head and ears, tabori. — " at isrn, gout, impurities, eruptions, hysteria, n.eu te:s‘4, irritability, sleeplessness, acidity, palpitation, Iluin'tiburn, headache, debility, dropsy, cramps, spasms, Ar ea and sickness even in pregnancy or at sea, sinking t‘B, br onchitis, scrofula, tightness of the chest, pains at Pit of the stomach and between the shoulders. It is fo r digestible and ourishing of all foods, and suitable ilevalids and infants i n n all complaints. lit CAUTION.—Beware of the many unsavoury lit t aere than slopy imitations to which, without au ho r e Liebig's name is most audaciously attached. 1:11;"41lieeforth none will doubt the valuable properties of fte - c i "i" L trY's health-restoring Revalenta Arabica invalids' Infants' Food, since to the thousands of blessings it br37 already received from invalids whose position had h deemed hopeless, we may now add that of his Holi beae th e t thirty , unsuccessful has en perfectly restored after years of medical treatment. 1811 rote from the Gazette du Midi, July 25th (Cure No. 11 01 / ' — "Rome, July 21st, 1866.—The health of the eth er i s excellent, especially since, abandoning all ilar7„, r6 eledies, he has confined himself entirely to Du jel k t e i Revalenta Arabica Food, of which he consumes a b e , , 11 1 at every meal. It has produced a surprisingly prai se effect on his health, and his Holiness cannot gee this excellent food too highly." le z r ur e N_ . 58,216 of the Marchioness de Brehau of seven kt e , B '. liver complaint, wasting away, debility, nervous qiXyritability, with a nervous palpitation all . over, bad lle r "n, constant sleeplessness, and the most intolerable vo ws agitation.) t.t l e ' 10 . 7 8, of dyspepsia, from the Right Hon. the Lord tor rt de Decios, Lord-Lieutenant of the County of Water foe have derived much benefit from your excellent sy ate _ tuo .T.T "ART DE DECIES, Dromana, Cappoquin, County cr° d ' T rott , d No. 49,832. Of fifty years' indescribable agony Ilatm.Y B Pepcia, nervousness, asthma, cough, constipation, Of n spasms, si c k ness , an d vom iti ng . Maria Jolly, ela. Norfolk. ne rv u n re No. 47,121. Mi ss Eli za b e th J aco b s , o f ex t r eme a v ees .6 n neescies, indigestion, gatherings, low spirits, and ner- Cc A r . Yea r , 56,814.—M dlarrh oes. r. Samuel Liston, Leicester, of two 21~Food i s sold in Canisters, at ls. ; 11b., 2s. 9d. ; itae? B ,„ s • 6 d. ; 121 b., 225. ; 211 b., 40s. The 121 b. and 241 b bar r ", carriage free on receip tof P. 0. Order. Also Du Y Reval en t a Arabica Chocolate Powder is packed in cu catusters : For 12 cups at 2a, for 24 cups at 3s. 6d., for 48 hbol )tone' 6 a. for 288 cups at 305., for 576 cups at 555. Being free ey per cup. Te 30s. and 555. tins are sent kuterf, carriage in England on receipt of Post Office Order. Also "Y BARRY and Co., 77, Regent-s creet, London ; 0 at Fortnum and Mison's ; also at 4, Cheapside, 61, reacechurch-street •63 and 150, Oxford-street ; and 121, ndon ; and all Grocers and Chemists. QNE HUNDRED & SEVENTY DESTITUTE i toYAc P II AN CHILDREN are being maintained in the . ot 42 , ALBERT ORPII4 N ASYLUM, at the moderato rate " Per annum each. Funds °M ee greatly needed. CHARLES A. WALKER, Secretary. , 51, Choapsido, London, E.O, 370 children. £l5 will keep a boy or girl for ona year. Contributions received by the London and Westminster Bank, 214, High Holborn, and 41, Lothbury, E.C.• and by WILLIAM WILLIAMS, Secretary. No. 8, Great Queen-street, Lincoln's-inn-fields. 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 Prince of WALES, K.G. President-LT{ls brace the Duke of BUCCLEIIICII, 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 aro capable of containing several hundred more beds had the Committee the requisite funds to maintain them. Contributions are received by their bankers, Messrs. Brown ; ITausom, and Co., Abchurch-lane ; also by Messrs. Coutts and Co.; Drummond and Co. ; Gryn and Co, ; ferries and Co.; Ransom and Co. ; Prescott, Grote, and Co.; Smith, Payne, and Co.; Barclay and Co. ; Deacon, and Co.; Nisbet and Co., Beruers-street ; and the Hospital, from 10 till 5. SCHOOL OF NAVAL ARCHITECTURE, ADMIRALTY, Bth August, 1868. THE LORDS COMMISSIONERS of the AD MIRALTY HEREBY GIVE NOTICE that the arrangements for the ADMISSION of persons, not already in the Government service, to the Royal School of Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering as ADMIRALTY PUPILS, will, for the present year, be as follows : Candidates must not be less than 18 or more than 21 years of age, and must have served at least two years in private shipbuilding or engineering establishments, or must give satisfactory proof that they have in some way been so connected w.th shipbuilding or engineering opera tions as to become well-grounded in the elementary prin ciples and practice thereof. 'The pupils will be selected by competitive examination, the subjects for which, and sumbors of marks assigned for each, are as follows: Marks. Pure mathematics, including arithmetic, mensura tion, geometry (plain and descriptive), plane tri gonometry, and the elements of the differential and integral calculus ~, ... 2,500 Applied mathematics, including mechanics and hydrostatics ... ••• 1,000 Practical shipbuilding, including laying-off (for shipwright's candidates only) 2,000 Practical marine engineering (for engineer candi dates only) French ... Elements of physic and chymistry English grammar and composition Geography and History 2,500 500 7:50 ••• 750 750 No candidate will be admitted who does not obtain at least two-thirds of the full number of marks in the two first-named subjects, and three-fifths of the full number, either for practical shipbuilding or marine engineering. The last four subjects, although counting in the compe tition, will not bo considered obligatory. The candidates who may be selected will bo treated, while attached to the School, in all respects as tho Admi ralty pupils; they will receive wages the same as dock yard apprentices, commencing at is. 6d. per day for six days per week for first year, and increasing yearly 3d. per day till it reaches 2s. per day ; and in addition a subsist ence allowance of 3s. per day for seven days per week while away from their homes, either at the School or in the dockyards. Seven months of each year—viz., from October till 111ay —will be devoted to st u dy a t th e S c h oo l, an d the remaining five months to actual work and the acquirement of practi cal knowledge in the dockyards. It is to be understood that the Admiralty make no en gagements to employ these pupils after the completion of their course of study; and they must rely on their own worth as educated naval architects for obtaining employ ment in theirsubsequent career. The number of such pupils to be selected this year is one shipwright and one engineer. Persons desirous of competing must forward their names, with a certificate of birth, and of the grounds on which they consider themselves practically qualified, enclosing proper certificates to that effect, to the Secretary of the Admiralty, not later than the Ist September. The candidates should also state whether they wish to be examined as engineers or shipwrights. The examination will take place on the 28th September and three following days. By command of their Lordships, HENRY GORDON LENNOX. Pit IN TIN G.—TO PROPRIETORS OF NEWSPAPERS, PERIODICALS, &c. The Printing and Machining of Newspapers, &c., done on exceedingly favourable terms. Use of Editorial and Publishing Offices, if required. Estim a t es f orwar d e d on receipt of particulars, with stamped directed envelope for reply. Address—The Manager, "Sun" Printing Offices, 3, Church-row, Savoy, Strand, W.C. NA'T'IONAL ORPHAN HOME, Ham-common, Richmond, Surrey. Founded 1849. Enlarged 1861. Under the patronage of H.R.H. the Duke of CAMBRIDGE, K.G. , whereby a home has been afforded for 280 Destitute Orphan Girls of all ages, classes, and denominations, from all parts of the kingdom. 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 esrnestly appeal for support. The Charity is entirely sustained by donations and subscriptions. HENRY KINGSCOTE, Treasurer W H. WAswtoit Secretary. Office, 121, Pall-mall, S W - THE RESCUE SOCIETY'S HOMES are as follows : . For Fallen Women. 28, Church-row, Hamp- 150, New Kent-road. stead. 48, Church-street, Stoke 13, Camden-street, Camden- Newington. town. Maize-hill Cottage, Green -205, Groat Portland- street.. wich. 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, Cheapsido. In addition to the above-named homes, the Committee have under their charge three homes for servants of good character, in which aro admitted about 1,000 friendless servants annually. The borne at Groat Portland-street is for young fallen girls from 10 to 16. The committee ate 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 aro recorded in the applicant's book. The Society's Report (of which a contributor writes, "I never read a report of any charitable institution which so entirely commended itself to my mind and awoke my sympathy") may be had on application. The Society is under the presidency of the Earl of Shaftesbury. Its bankers are Messrs. Belay and Co. The Committee very earnestly commend its work to the benevolent. DA.NL. CODPER, Soc. 85 Queen-street, Cheapside. " PAINLESS DENTISTRY 1" A NEW PAMPHLET, Free by post for four stamps. NIESSR.S. GABRIEL, (Established 1815.) 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I have given an undeviating support to every liberal and just measure for the promotion of Reform, in the Law; for the im provement of the Education of the People ; for the Exercise of due Economy in our Public Establishments; for the Abolition of compulsory Church Rates; and for the enactment of that mea sure of Representative Reform, the first effect of which is, I am happy to say, the great enlargement of the electoral body of the Kingdom. Many important subjects must come before the next Perlis ment, and my conduct shall be animated by the same principles The question of the Irish Church must at once occupy the serious attention of the New Parliament. I gave, and shall con tinue to give, my cordial support to Mr. Gladstone on this great question, the settlement of which will, I firmly believe, remove a fruitful source of discontent in Ireland, and greatly tend to promote the true interests of Protestantism throughout the United Kingdom. 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Be sure to ask for " NORTON'S PILLS," and do not bo persuaded to purchase any of the various imitations which have sprung up in consequence of the success of " Norton's Camomile Pills." AMORNING and EVENING DRAUGHT. LAMPLOUGH'S PYRETIC SALINE is most agreeable and efficacious, preventing and curing fevers, sLin complaints, and inflammation. It instantly relieves the most intense head ache and thirst, and if given with lime-juice syrup is a specific in gout and rheumatism.-113, Holborn-hill, London, E.C. PROGRAMME OF CANTERBURY RACES. TUESDAY, Aug. 25. The Ba-ham Down Stakes of 5 sovs each, with 25 added, for all ages; two year olds Gst 101 b, three Bst 71b, four 9st 21b, five and upwards 9st 41b ; mares and geldings allowed 31b ; the winner to be sold for 50 sovs ; if en tered for 30 sovs allowed 51b. Five furlongs. The Military Stakes of 3 sovs each, with 15 added, for for horses bona fide the properly of offiec:s in the my, navy, and militia quartered in the county of Kent, and of officers and members of the Yeomanry and Volunteer Corps belonging to the county of K6nt ; llst 71b earn ; and previous in 1867-63 of 50 sovs 71b, of 100 sovs 101 b extra ; gentlemen ziders, profes sionals 71b extra. Two =Pos. The Scurry Handicap of 3 sov; each, with 25 added, for all a3es ; the winner to be sold for 30 sovs. Ilalf a mil©. The East Kent Handicap of 10 soya each, h ft, with 100 added; winners of any handicap value 100 sovs after Aug. 13 (at ton a.m.) 71b, any other winner 31b extra; the second to save his stALe. One mile and seven fur longs. 12 subs. Age at lb Age at lb Lucifer ... 510 2 Lord Paramount 4 7 4 Distaff ... 4 812 Tyrone 3 7 4 Grand Duke ... 48 2 D er b y D ay _ 37 0 Cacil ... 3 8 0 The Laird... 3 7 0 Virginia CLeeper ... 4 7 0 Anthony 3 6 10 Sneaking Lawyer a 7 7 Triana 3 6 10 The Two Year Old Stakes of 5 soya each, with 30 added ; colts Bst 101 b, fillies Bst 71b; winners of any race valu3 100 sous 71b extra; starters twice without winning allowed 31b ; five furlongs. 9 subs. Bianca, Be'le of Warwick, The Major, Pastime fill', Glcnmore, Simla, Lady Lavender, Nanny Thormanby, and Valentia. A Plate of 40 sous (handicap); any winner after Aug. 19 (a: ten a.m.) 7lb extra ; three-quarters of a mile. Ago st lb Age at lb E.,tr:ek ... 4 8 12 Cleopatra 3 7 0 Amour Prop:o 4 8 5 Miss rowler ... 4 7 0 Grand Duke ... 4 8 5 Marsala ... ... 3 610 Lupus ... 47 12 Queen Ebba ... 36 7 Red Riband 4 7 7 WEDNESDAY. The Queen's Plato of 100 gs; three year olds Bst 51b, four 9st 71b, five and upwards 9st 121 b ; two miles. A Selling Handicap of 3 sovs each, with 20 added ; the winner to be sold for 40 sovs ; three quPl:,ers of a mile. A Selling Stakes of 5 Bova each, with 25 added; two year olds 7st, three Bst 71b, four 9st, five and upwards 9st 21b ; mares and geldings allowed 31b ; the winner t 3 be sold for 50 sovs; if entered for 30 sovs allowed 51b; half a mils. The Canterbury Plate of 40 sovs ; any winner after the publication of the weights 71b extra ; half a mile. The Consolation Plate, value 40 soya, for horses bona fide the property of the tenant farmers and tradesmen re siding in the eastern division of the county of Bent ; three year olds Bst 71b, four 9st 71b, five and upwards 9st 121 b; thorough breds 101 b extra; weights accumulative; about one mile and a half. The Welter Cup (handicap), value 50 soya, by subscrip tion of 5 soya each, 2 ft (to the fund), with 30 added; any winner after August 19 (at 10 a.m.) 51b extra ; gen tlemca riders, professionals 71b extra. One mile and a half. Age et lb Lucifer ... ... 512 7 Distaff ... ... 411 5 Grand Duko ... 4 10 12 Isabella ... ... 510 7 Pakrita ... ... 410 5 False Alarm ... 5 10 4 Retribution ... 5 10 4 The Nursery Stakes (handicap) of 5 sovs each, 2 ft (to the fund), with 30 added; winners after Aug. 19 (at ten a.m.) 71b extra. Seven furlongs. Age at lb Lord Paramount... 4 10 4 Dovedale ... ... a 9 12 Derby Day ... 3 9 10 Milly ... ... 4 9 7 Anthony . ... 3 9 7 Cannon Ball (paid) 4 st lb ... 8 10 ... 8 4 ... 8 4 Lady Lavender Pastime f Emerald _ The Major ... 8 2 Bello of Warm ick ... 8 2 Adventuress ... 7 12 et lb Kicksey Wicksey 7 9 Red Ribbon 7 5 Chere et Belle 7 5 First Fiddle ... 6 12 Saturnalia 6 2 Bianca PROGRAMME OF DERBY SUMMER MEETING. TUESDAY, AUG. 25. The Trial Stakes of 5 sovs each, with 30 hdded ; two year olds Gst 41b, three Bst sib, four 9st 51b, five 9st 121 b, six and aged lOst ; the winner to be sold for GOO sovs ; if entered for 400 sovs allowed 41b, 200 71b, if not to be sold 915 extra. One mile. The Derweut Plato of GO sovs, added to a Sweepstakes of 5 sovs each; two year olds Ist 71b, three 9st, 51b, four lOst 51b, five and upwards lOst 71b ; mares and geldings allowed 31b ; the winner to bo sold for 100 sovs ; if en tered for 75 sovs allowed 51b, 50 101 b, 40 141 b. Three quarters of a mile. The Members' Plato of 40 sovs, added to a Sweepstakes of 5 sovs each; two year olds 7st 71b, three 9st 51b, subs, 27 of whom declared. Age st lb Kidderminster ... 4 812 Romping Girl ... 4 812 Miss Havelock ... 5 8 8 Distaff 4 8 6 Python ... 4 8 1 Wild Brill:1. 5 7 11 Mendicant... 4 7 11 The Drakolow Stakes (Nandi any handicap after Aug. 20 a mile. Age st lb Si ,- Oliver ... ... 4 8 12 Flying Jib... 5 8 5 Pantaloon ... 6 8 4 Ulphus .. 5 8 1 Problem ... ...4 7 11 Betty ... 3 7 9 Cheddington ... 3 7 5 The Moira Handicap of 10 sovs each, h ft, with 50 added ; winners of any race after Aug. 20 (at ten a.m.) value 100 sovs 41b, 200 71b, 300101 b extra; weights not accu mulative; one mile ; 10 subs. Age et lb( Age Tit lb Python ... ... 4 8 121 Ottoman ... 3 7 4 Victress 4 8 slCheddington ... 3 7 2 Clemence .. 3 8 41Maesll ... 3 7 0 Foresight ... ... 4 8 31Minnie Warren 36 12 Vex ... 3 7 12 Ceres 6 4 The Chatsworth Plate of 50 sovs, added to a Handicap of 10 sovs each, h ft; winners of any race of the value of 100 soya after Aug. 20 (at ten a.m.) 51b, 200 or more 101 b extra ; the second to save his stake; one mile and a quarter ; 14 subs. Age st lb Age st lb Cock of the Walk 3 812 Citron ... 7 6 Moonbeam .„ 48 7 Ottoman ... ... 3 7 5 Python ... 4 8 7 John Leech .. 3 7 4 Contempt ... ... 3 8 1 Cheddington 3 7 3 Charles 11. 3 7 13 Maesllwch ... 3 7 0 President Lincoln 3 7 13 Mr Briggs ... 3 6 10 Veda ... 3 7 12 Equerry 3 6 10 The Chesterfield Plate of 50 soya, added to a sweepstakes of 10 sovs each, h ft, for two year olds; colts Bst 101 b, fillies and geldings Bst 71b. Three-quarters of a mile. Cupbearer, Fartalle f, Sister te Veda, Auld Lang Syne, Pladda, Lady Di, Benefactor, Fenian, Juniper, Amadou, Miss Foote, Anspach f, Jove. Ago st lb Bliss ... ... 3 7 5 Parma ... ...4 7 4 Otto►nan ... ... 3 7 4 Comet ... ... 3 7 0 Ceres ... ...2 612 Nonsense ... ... 3 6 10 St lb Alias ... ... 7 0 Clifford ... 7 0 King of the Bovors ... 7 0 Lyttletou 6 13 Bird's Eye ... ... 612 Joyful ... 6 12 Gipsy ... ... 6 12 Miss Whiffler ... 6 12 Expansion 6 12 Engraver ... 6 10 Monsieur Louis 6 10 Smut 0_ ... 6 9 Avoncourt ... 6 9 Black Jimmy ... 6 7 Sagan 6 7 David 5 12 Maggie... ... 7 6 Pompeii ... 7 5 Lord of the Valley ... 7 5 Threatener 7 4 Morgan In Fayo f ... 7 2 Venetia (h b) 7 0 Elector... ... 7 0 The Princess of Wales's Plato (Handicap) of 200 sots ; winners of any race after Aug. 20 (at ten a.m.) 71b extra; three-quarters of a mile, straight. Age st lb Age st lb Salliet 6 9 0 President Lincoln 3 7 3 Honesty ~. 5 8 8 Prince Regent ... 3 7 2 Moonbeam.- ,„ 4 8 1 The Traveller ... 3 7 1 Vex 3 8 1 Miss Hayes ... 4 7 0 Seringapatam 4 8 0 Cawdor ... 3 7 0 Proles. Anderson... 5 8 0 Milton ... ... 3 7 0 Tumbler ... 4 8 0 Mar. of Worcester 4 6 13 Highland Mary 4 8 0 Laird of Scotland... 3 6 11 Mou. of the Glen... 5 7 12 Warrior ... a 6 10 Iron - master... 3 7 12 Second Hand. ... 4 6 0 Edinburgh 6 7 11 Viscount ... ... 3 6 8 Goojerat 5 7 11 Faun ... 3 6 8 Wolsey 5 710 Harold ... 5 6 6 Breach of Prom , se 4 7 8 Bassoon ... 3 6 4 Haymaker ... 3 7 8 Picnic ... 3 6 3 Lily (dam Elfrida) 3 7 6 Darkie ... 3 6 0 Tremble ... 4 7 6 Lute 4 6 0 Honostish ... 4 7 5 Esher ... 3 6 0 Sister to Vedette... 4 7 5 Dunbar ... 3 5 7 Gloire do Dijon 3 7 5 A.voncourt... 3 5 7 Lady Rasehill ... 4 7 4 Nemesis f ... 2 5 7 Tho Stand Plate (handicap) of 50 soya ; winners of any handicap after Aug. 20 (at ten a.m.) 71b extra ; three quarters of a mile, straight. Age st lb Actasa 5 8 12 Vampire ... 5 7 12 Amour Propre • ... 4 7 12 Miss Hayes 4 7 0 Mayflower._ 4 G 12 Ambition ... 5 6 12 Drum ... ... 5 6 10 The Innkeepers' Plate of 40 soya each, 1 ft ('.,0 the fun , after A llg. 20 (at 10 a.m.) Ago st, lb ... 6 9 5 ▪6 8 . ...384 •4 8 0 ... 3 7 13 • 3 7 10 ▪6 7 8 Age st lb Gheddington 3 6 10 Marshal Nsy ... 5 6 10 Nonsense ... 3 6 5 Veni 4 6 4 S amen 3 6 2 The Squire 5 6 0 Slander 3 5 10 sous, added to a handicap of 5 (1); winners of any handicap lb ex. ; half a ►uil'', straight. Age st lb Mquis of Worcester 4 7 0 Mother Neashani... 3 7 0 Bassoon ... 3 6 13 Pie-nic 3 6 12 Madrid ... ... 3 6 10 Beatrice Grey 3 6 9 Heather Bell ... 3 d 5 Macduff ... 3 6 4 Sapling ... 2 6 0 Balv ie ... 3 6 0 Rhododendron 2 5 10 Darkie ... 3 5 7 La Rose ... 3 5 7 Bird's Eye 2 5 7 Sa Out and Outer Vex... I f yinaker Lily ZiL;ca Fairfax 3 7 7 Magnolia ... 3 7 6 Ninny 3 7 5 Goodfellow ... 4 7 3 Warlike ... 3 7 1 Cluteau Margaux 3 7 1 Laird of Scotland 3 7 1 Precocious... ... 3 7 0 711 E EPIDEMIC AT GUILDFORD. The Lancet contains a report of the sanitary con dition of Guildford, which appears to have suffered from titres epidemics of scarlet fever and one of typhoid in the short space of five years. It would appear that there is, scientifically speak'ng, no drainage. A partial system of surface drains carries a very small proportion of slops and sewage to the river Vey. The chalk affords a perfect natural drainage, upon wh;ch the local authorities rely. Cesspools are made in the rear of nearly every house, and the liquid and even soul contents ap pear to pass into the chalk, slice some have never been opened for 50 years, although the sewage of large families has been regularly d'schirged into them ; and even when opened they are occa sionally found dry and empty. Since the introduc tion of public watervvorkg, a practice has also grown up of using the old wells as cesspools. The com mon spring from which it is probable that the whole water supply of the town is derived, is thus fouled, and it is therefore recommended that a deeper source should be sought for. The town is for the most part supplied with privies, which, by order of the authorities, have been trapped, but not supplied with water. They were generally in a filthy state, not ventilated, and often so close to the dwelling-rooms as to drive away the inhabitants when there is rain or change of weather. The houses are many of them unhealthy. Built without windows on both sides, they are not susceptible of ventilation, and among the labouring classes there is considerable overcrowding. A statement previ ously quoted from one of the local journals with respect to the state of the river was somewhat overdrawn. Although by no means bright and pure, the river water is not so bad as to seriously affect the health of the town. The general morta- lity is given on the authority of a local practitioner. The present epidemic has, since June 1, attacked more than 400 individuals, and resulted in 22 deaths. Diarrhoea lirs also been unusually preva lent, and several uses of English cholera have occurred. There have also been seven cases of diphtheria, and one death. It would appear that the disease has hovered about the town throughout the winter and spring, having been introduced in October last by an importation of old clothes. The epidemic commenced in June, and spread with alarming rapidity. It has attacked all classes, and has been rapidly fatal in several instances, the chief inspector of the county constabulary dying in 48 hours. The explanations given by the local medical men who have come forward as apologists for the town are then examined, and the operations of the Local Board of Health seriously discussed. It would appear that the matter has attracted the attention of the Health Department of the Privy Council, whose officer visited Guildford, and re ported on its state last year, when visited by typhoid fever. A request his now been made to know what steps have been taken to remedy the serious defects of drainage, &c., which were then described, and to prevent the spread of con tagious disease. The most important suggestion for changing the source of water supply was carried out, but in other respects little or nothing has been done. Not a single systematic attempt has been made to watch or check the progress of the present epide mic. The Lancet concludes that the state of the drainage, water-supply, hou:e accommodation, closets, ventilation, overcrowding, &c., is such as to be fraught with danger to the public health ; and cannot but believe that the repeated occurrence of epidemics is due principally to insanitary conditions, which on the present occasion have been augmented in intensity by the prevailing heat of the summer. The severity of the existing epidemic of scarlet fever is in part due to the Local Board's apathy in taking measures to ascertain the presence of so fatal a disease, or to arrest its progress in the way prescribed under the Sanitary Act. The Standard has called attention to the hair washes now in general use. Dr. Phipson, who has ana lysed many bottles in his analytical laboratory, Putney, finds the ingredients to consist of acetate of lead, subaco tato of load, oleate of lead, together with decoction of quinine bark, alcohol, glycerine, and water. In some cases slight quantities of copper and carbonate of lead were also detected. Essence of bergamotte, or other essential oils, spirits of wine, glycerine, and olive oil are present in the " washes," with or without salts of load. The action of these compounds in giving colour to the hair, though they cannot be called " dies," is owing to the compounds of leal whielt they contain. The lead is acted upon by sulphurettod hydrogen, which is always present in minute quantities in the atmosphere of inhabited places, and forms sulphide of lead, which causes the hair impregnated with the " restorer" to take a dark brown or black - colour ; in the same manner a silver coin kept for several mouths in a purse becomes black by formation of sulphide of silver. The cothrsition of hair-washes and hair-restorers shows then that they must act chiefly as astringents; they more over give colour to the hair by the formation of dark sul phido of load, and their protracted use may, as the Lancet Ins justly observed, give rise to palsy. When the amount .)f lead is not too largo these lotions may be used with impunity for some months, but should be prescribed when the reverse is the case. WEDNESDAY. A Selling Handicap of 5 sovs each, with 50 added, for all agos; the winner to bo sold for 50 sovs. Half a ir 10. The Grand Stand Selling Stakes of 5 sovs each, with 40 added ; two year olds 7st 10Ib, throe 9st 81b, four lOst 71b, five lOst 101 b, six and aged lOst 121 b. Tha lukeepers' Plate (handicap) of 50 sovs, for all ages ; winners of any race after tbc publication of the weights 51b extra. Three-quarters of a mile. The Beaufort Cup of 100 sons, added to a Handicap of 10 soya each, h ft; winners of any handicap after Aug. 20 (at ten a.m.) value 100 soya 41b, 200 71b, 300 101 b, 400 or above 121 b extra; six furlongs. 15 subs. Age st lb Bombasi,es ... 4 8 12 fronie ... 3 8 12 Master Willie .. 4 8 6 Cock of the Walk 3 8 Age st lb Crown Pr;ncess ... 2 6 10 Cornet ... ... 3 6 10 Equorry ... 3 6 7 Ceres ... 2 6 7 Kettleholder 3 6 7 Dulcet 3 5 12 Littlo Go ... ... 2 5 7 vex ... 3 7 13 A rmourer 4 7 6 Problem 4 7 0 Minnie Warren ... 3 6 121 The Nursery Plato of 60 soya, added to a Handicap of 5 sovs each, 2 ft (to the fund); winners of any race after Aug. 20 (at ten a.m.) 41b extra; half a mils. st lb , ... 8 12 ... 8 4 8 2 ... 7 12 7 10 at lb Prevention filly 6 12 Blackbird colt ... 6 12 Ampleforth ... 6 10 Fenian... 6 10 Hunter... ... 6 10 Woful 6 10 Lady Di ... ... 6 10 Sister to Lemonade ... 6 10 Master Tom ... Crown Princess Ceres Maggie Jove ... Rosecleer 7 4 Lyttleton ... 7 2 Masquer ... 7 2 Sagas ... 6 12 The Itawdon Handicap of 10 sous each, h ft, with 100 added ; winners of any race after Aug. 20 (at ten a.m.) value 100 sous 411 t, if of 200 71b, 300 101 b extra; the winner of the Tradesmen's Plate at this meeting 121 b extra ;• weights not accumulative ; one mile ; 21 subs. Age st lb Master Willie ... 4 812 Hiitorian ... a 8 5 Professor Anderson 5 8 0 Python ... ... 48 0 Birdseeker ... 3 7 13 Caprice ... 5 7 10 Contempt ... 3 7 10 Clairon ... 3 7 9 President Lincoln 3 7 9 Victress ... 4 7 8 Adamaathea ... 47 7 Age st lb Clemenee 3 7 6 Life Guardsman ..._5 7 4 Conundrum 5 7 2 Cheddington 3 7 1 Ligurian 3 6 13 Mae::11 web ... 3 6 10 Ottomrn ... 3 6 10 Mr. Briggs... 3 6 9 Equerry 3 6 7 William ... ...3 6 3 PROGRAMME OF OXFORD RACES. THURSDAY, Aug. 27. The Selling Plate of 50 sovs; two year olds 7st 31b, threo 9st 11b, four 9st 121 b, five lOst, six and aged lOst 21b; mares and geldings allowed 31b ; the wanner to be sold for 150 sovs ; if entered for 100 sovs allowed 71b, 75 101 b, 50 141 b, 30 211 b; half a mile, st:aight. The Oxfordshire Stakes (Handicap) of 15 sovs each, 10 ft, and 5 only if declared, with 100 added; winne:s of any handicap after Aug. 13 (at ten a.m.) 51b, of two 71b extra ; the second to save his stake; two miles; 21 subs, 12 of whom declared. Ago st lb Romping Girl ... 4 812 Lord Pa . .tnerston 3 713 Whalebone 5 7 5 Child of the Islands 4 7 5 Gulnare ... 4 7 3 The Port Meadow Plate (I winner after Aug. 20 (at longs, straight. Age at lb Virginia Creeper ... 4 7 1 Papillon 3 7 1 Harold 5 6 10 Benfleet I . _ 3 6 7 [andicap) of 100 sovs ; any )11 a.tn.) 51b oxtra ; five ;ar- ago at lb ...6 9 0 ...3 9 0 Salliet Leonio Age st lb Miss l ives 4 6 12 Marq. of Worcester 4 6 12 H 5 Honesty ... ... 5 BPrima Donna ... 46 12 Out and Outer ... 6 8 0 Weather Isle 3 610 Tumbler ... ... 4 8 0 The Traveller 3 6 9 Vox 3 713 Warlike ... 3 6 7 Haymaker 3 7 8 Marshal Ney 5 6 V Lady Highthorn 3 7 8 Faun 3 6 6 Tramble 4 7 7 '6'hat3au Margaux 3 6 6 Iflphus 5 7 5 Bassoon 3 6 5 Lily (d'Elfrida) ... 3 7 5 Precocious_ ... 3 6 4 John Leech ... 3 7 2 Dulcet 3 6 4 Magnolia ... ... 3 7 1 Madrid . ......3 6 0 Milton. ... 37 0 The Squire ... 56 0 Ninny ... 3 7 0 Slander 3 6 0 Cawdor 3 7 0 Pic-nic 3 6 Tribune ... 5 613 Scottish Rose ... 2 512 Laird of Scotland... 3 6 12 Regula 2 5 10 Patrician ... 3 6 12 King of the Rovers 2 5 10 The Freemen's Plate of 30 Boys, added to a Handicap of 3 sovs each ; winners of any handicap after August 20 (at 10 a.m.), 71b extra; ono mile straight ; 13 subs. Age st lb' Vampire ... 5 8 10 Wolsey 5 8 10 Honestish 4 8 7 Prince Regent 3 8 0 Sis to Vedette 4 7 10 Age st lb Muezzin ... ... a 7 6 Lymington ... 3 7 6 Cheddington ... 3 7 6 OttomLn ... ... 3 7 4 Maid of the Mill Mayflower... 4 7 8 Cawdor 3 7 8 The County Members' Plato dicap of 3 sovs each ; wi August 20 (at 10 a.m.), 7 mile, straight ; 13 subs. Age st lb ~. 5 8 12 (h b) ... 4 7 0 Sugarstick... ... 3 6 10 of 30 sovs, added to a Han nners of any handicap after Lb extra ; three quarters of a Age st lb S;s to Vedette ... 4 7 0 Miss Hayes 4 7 0 Ambition ... 5 6 12 Cheddington 3 6 11 Veni ... 4 6 4 Esher ... ...2 6 0 Acton SeriLgapat;LM ... 4 8 2 Vatopiro ... ... 5 712 Amour Propre ... 4 712 Honestish ... ... 4 7 11 Wolsey ~. 5 7 10 Highland Mary 47 9 , A Handicap of 5 sorts each, with 50 added ; the winner to be sold for 50 sous; winners of any handicap after Aug. 20, at ten a.m., Lib extra. Half a mile straight. 19 subs. Ago st lb Grand Turk ... 2 7 6 Dulcet ... ... 3 7 0 Macuiff 3 7 6 Beatrice Grey ... 3 7 1 [leather Bell ... 3 7 1 Altisidora 2 6 11 Hagar ... 2 6 10 Valeutia ... 2 6 2 Brontia 2 6 Age st lb Paris a 8 12 Ziscx 6 8 8 icicle 4 8 6 Fairfax ...3 8 6 Ninny 3 8 6 Muezzin a 8 4 Lizzie Hexam 3 8 4 Picnio ... 3 7 1 0 31adi.:d 3 7 8 Lute ... 4 7 8 The Prince of Wales's Stakes of 10 soya each, h ft, with 50 added, :or two year olds; colts Bst 101 b, fillies Bst 71b; winners of a gab, of the value of 50 sovs 31b, of two fifties, or a stake of 100 sovs 51b, 200 71b extra ; starters twice without winning allowed 31b, thrice 51b. half a mile straight. 11 subs. Chanoiness:N Luna, Young Fenton, Carlotta, Antias, Canteen, Tina Bobbin, Dunbar, Avoncourt, Vanbrugh, and Grand Turk, FRIDAY. The City Members' Plate of 50 sons, added to a Handicap of 5 sovs each, 1 ft (to the laud); winners after Aug 20 (at ten a.m.) 51b extra; one mile and a quarter. Age st lb ilonesiy ... 5 9 0 Vampire ... 5 8 0 if onestish 4 7 12 Highland Mary ... 4 7 12 Prince Itegont ... 3 7 4 Broach of Promise 4 7 2 Mayflower... ... 4 7 0 Age st lb Cheddington 3 6 11 Muezzin .. a 6 10 Papillon ... 3 6 7 Ottoman 3 6 6 Balvio.., 3 6 4 Maid of the Mill (h b) ... 4 6 4 ViOlent ... 5 7 0 flopvine ... 5 6 12 Cawdor 3 6 12 The Selling Plate of 50 soya 9st 11b, four 9st 121 b, fivo : ...3 6 0 S agarstick 3 6 0 Woodann 3 5 12 ; two year olds 7st 31b, throo lOst, six and aged lOst 21b ; The first soiree in connection with the present meeting of the Association was held at St. Andrew's Hall last night, and not even the most querulous could take excep tion to the way in which the citizens had displayed their hospitality. In this respect they have covered themselves with glory, and their traducers, who declared that they did not know how to manage such an entertainment, with undying shame. The place of meeting is in itself worth a good long walk to see, and when beheld for the first time, with the accessories of brilliant com pany and firstrate music, makes the visitor think much better of Norwich than he has been inclined to do during the dismal weather which has prevailed up to this time. St. Andrew's Hall is situated in the very centre of the city, and was, I learn, originally part of the convent of the Black Friars. The building was commenced by Sir Robert Erpingham in the year 1415, and was completed by his son, a friar of the order of St. Dominick. The magnificence and adapta bilities of the structure only confirm what has so often, been proved before, that the monks of old knew perfectly well what they were about. On the north side of the church is a narrow cloister extending the whole length, and here it was that the refreshments, consisting of dainties of all kinds, were 'placed last night. The effect of the gas jets, placed as they were along the line of each arch, was very striking, viewed from either end of the corridor. The great hall itself, which was turned from its sacred use as a church in the reign of Henry VIII., and converted into a place for the use of the corporation, was profusely decorated with flags and flowers. The orchestra was occu. pied by the band of the Royal Engineers. The walls of the hall are covered with portraits of worthy mayors, of days long since gone by. There are a few historical portraits amongst them—Queen Anne and Prince George of Denmark. There is also the last likeness of Nelson, the Norfolk hero, furnished by Sir William Beechey. The hall, large as it is, was crowjlcd, and the leading members of the Association were present with scarcely an exception, and as in other quarters they have brought their contributions of science, so they brought on this occasion their contributions of beauty, in the shape of their wives and daughters. The only flaw in the soiree was the hat andcoat business. These articles of apparel, as well as ladies' shawls and wraps, were received at the entrance. This was well ; but when you desired to regain them the tug of war began. An elderly matron and two youthful assistants on receipt of the articles in question duly handed you a ticket, but neglected the important operation of affixing the corre sponding number to your property. The consequence was that nothing could be found. I left early, having had experience of such things. Matters were serious then. What they were when everybody wanted everything at once, and ladies were almost fainting with the heat, I am at a loss to conceive. This Ido know, that an acquaint. ance waited an hour, and then came home without a hat at all. With this exception, the utmost praise is clue to the mayor and citizens for tho way in which they organised and carried out the soiree. The Prehistoric Archaeologists are in high feather• Their congress, which, as mentioned yesterday, was opened by Sir John Lubbock, who hit hard right and left at his opponents, has to-day settled down to work, and has secured not only the presence, but the promise of sup. port in the way of papers, from several distinguished mem. hers of the Association. The society has only been in existence, or at all events has only been before the public, for three years. The idea of an annual International Congress originated, I believe, at a small meeting held at La Spezzia in 1835 ; the following year the Prehistorics assembled at Newchatel, and last year they met in Paris. They are evidently peripatetic, for it is one of their primary rules that they shall only hold their congress in any country once in three years. But what, it may be asked, are the specialities of that which Dr. Hooker in his inaugural address denominated a new science ? To which it may be replied, that anything that has to do with the earliest traces of the existence of man, with researches in caverns inhabited at a remote period, the structural character of primeval man, the character of the Fauna associated with him, megalithic monuments, stone and bronze antiquities, early habitations, intrench ments and implements of war, early methods of interment, and existing customs and implements, as illustrations of prehistoric times, is as meat and drink to the adherents of the science. The congress lasts here till Wednesday, after which the members proceed in a body to London, to hold their first meeting, and to visit the British Museum. They talk, then, of a scientific excursion to Salisbury. The attendance at the sections has been generally good, and the papers thus far well up to the average. At pre. sent there has been nothing lively (after the manner of the Cambridge meeting) in the way of discussion, and I can hardly see that there is any chance this year of what I heard a learned professor—l don't mean of the fistic . - net, for from his lips there would have been nothing strange in the simile—describe as a " merry mill " between members of the Association holding diverse views of science. The most attractive are, as usual, the Biology, Geographical, and Physical Science sections. CHEMICAL SCIENCE. In this section Professor Frankland read an address; dealing with the progress of chemistry during the past year. The first research to which he called attention was that prosecuted by the Master of the Mint on the occlu sion of gases by metals. The extraordinary property posssessed by some of the metals, but especially by palladium, of absorbing large volumes of certain gases, was, said the professor, one of the most interesting of modern observa tions, and could scarcely fail to throw light upon that obscure class of phenomena occupying the border land between the recognised domains of chemical and cohesive attraction. The paper went on to shew that, in mineral chemistry, various important discoveries had been made. The synthetical and constitutional departments of organic chemistry have received important additions from the discoverer of the first aniline colour. In pursuing his interesting researches on the salicylic series, Perkin has succeeded in artificially producing coumarin, besides a number of homologues of this substance. To the same chemist we are also indebted for a theoretical paper of great importance, on the probable difference in the value of the four bonds of carbon—a subject which, in its bearings upon isomerism, has long claimed, though it has never received, the earnest attention of chemists. The experiments of Dr. Arthur Gamgee on the action of nitrites upon blood afford a striking illustration of the successful application of the most delicate processes of chemical analysis to physiological research. After a long period of indecision and confusion, as regards the atomic weights of a majority of the elements, it is gratifying to find that at the present moment an almost complete unanimity prevails amongst chemical teachers. Out of upwards of 900 papers, worked in all parts of the United Kingdom, at . a recent examination connected with the Science and Art Department, the old atomic weights were employed in less than twenty cases. It is much to be regretted that this unanimity does not extend to notation and nomenclature ; as regards the latter, a much greater uniformity prevails in France and Germany than in this country, and it is greatly to be desired that efforts should be made to bring about a better understanding on this subject. To the student a uniformly recognised nomen clature is perhaps of more importance than a generally accepted notation. For the present the realisation of the latter appears to be impossible ; but by a little mutual concession on the part of teachers, and especially of authors, there would be good hope of soon accomplishing the former. MATHEMATICAL AND PHYSICAL SCIENCE. In this section a very important paper on "The neces sity for State intervention to secure the progress of Physical Science" was read by Lieutenant-Colonel A. STRANGE, F.R.S., Inspector of Scientific Instruments, India Department. The paper pointed out that physical science, like literature and the fine arts, required to be taught, to be extended, and to be exhibited ; that the necessity for teaching science was now generally admitted, but that the provisions for doing so in England were inadequate and unsystematic. There were many learned societies, it was true, but they were too narrowly constituted to push an investigation with the necessary promptitude. It was urged that the scientific researches of the present day needed buildings expressly constructed for the purpose, extensive and costly appliances, and the continuous employment of the highest skill. These requirements could not be met by private enterprise or munificence. It followed of necessity that the resources of the State alone could adequately supply the existing want. It was proposed, therefore, that there should be established a system of national institutions for the sole purpose of advancing science by practical research, quite apart from teaching it ; that such institutions should be presided over by a governing body, constituted vvith , reference solely to . the scientific eminence of its members ; that this body should direct the labours of the executive ; the institutions should be rendered accessible to the scientific public, and to persons whose objects, manufacturing or o therwise, require for their pro, motion physical data. Such institutions would form a --consultative body, to w hich the State might resort fin information now sought to be obtained by the very costly and not always very satisfactory expedient of speciaj The paper concluded with a proposal that commissions. .the British Assoention should be appointed for the purpose of considering, first, whether State inter. vention was now necessary ; and secondly, if so, wlial measures should be taken to promote such intervention. GEOLOGICAL SECTION. Mr. Pengelly read a paper in the above section, ant gave a somewhat long and circumstantial account of thi exploration made during the pre ent year in Kent's Cavern, Devonshire. Pieces of pottery had been discovered in thi red earth, as well as a spindle wheel of slate, a jaw of s badger, a human jaw, with eight teeth remaining is the socket, and several marine shells. He also fount the teeth of the • rhinoceros, hyena, horse, boar, lion, as well as a large Imman bone. The bones (A the animals were found to be covered with the marks al teeth and split longitudinally. Thus the presence of thi living hyena in the cave proved, as well as of man. , ____