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- F : t:+l. A I-ITR Covent-garden Opera—EVANS' to SUP. After Drury-lane Theatre EVANS' to SUP. After Haymarket Theatre EVANS' to SUP, After Adelphi Theatre............... ..... EVANS' to SUP. Aft)lympic Theatre EVANS' to SUP. Aftrand Theatre . EVANS' to SUP. After New Royalty Theatre EVANS' to SUP. After St. James's Theatre EVANS' to SUP. After Prince of Wales' Theatre. EVANS , to SUP. London Singing and Supper. Club, EN , ANS', Covent-garden. Vocal Entertainment at Eight. - N o . 23,646. MAISON DOREE, THE NOW -FASHIONABLE RESTAURANT AND LADY CHATTERTON'S NEW NOVEL. Nov ready, at all the Libraries, in 3 vols., C OUNTRY C 0 TER IE S. By LADY CHATTERTON., LUNCHEON BAR, GLASSHOUSE- STREET (One door from Regent-street), CUISINE FRANCAISE, &c. Hurst and Blacked, 13, Great Marlborough-street. High-class Wines at wholesale prices. Spirits and Beers, &c. Private room for Parties. 11A31rEits PREPARED AND CENT OFF TO ORDER. Terms, CASH. On and after MONDAY, Dec. 9, SUPPERS from Nine P.m. to One a.m. Manager, CHARLES CASTLE. RINAIIAN'S Lt. WHISKY. - DUBLIN EXHIBITION, 1865. This celebrated OLD IRISH WHISKY gained the Dublin Prize Medal. It is Pure, Mild, Mellow, Delicious, and very Wholesome. Sold in Bottles, 3s. Bd., at the Retail Houses in London; by the Agents in the principal towns in England; or wholesale at 8, (TREAT WINDMILL-STREET, LONDON, W. Observe the Red Seal, Pink Label, and Cork Branded "Sina han's LL Whisky." ••,'• • • ••• f ‘' • • • .• • • • • • • •••• • • I NEWSPAPER REG Y . _ . . - z •NI , • A 1 4..„,, • RECEIVE') tytA'r i 068 . 10 ) 4 1 t 7: ... % 11P " A:4:V , v atjl*A Z/1". =•• - - • - t 4 7 \ • pt , it • yip ".*" I -, ' ,„t z ,„ , . • \\*, ' e i . kof "lc t . / • N. • ,41,04 : 71... - - tR• :'~ / --'7 ~ ~ t-i ~~ FMCS.. ld. STAMPED Kl. instruction given to the assistant boundary commissioners it was unnecessary to produce them as they wore already on ths table With respect to the reports of the assistant boundary commissioners, thes3 documents were of a con fidential character, and therefore they could on no account be producel WESTON'..S GRAND MUSIC HALL, HOLBORN. Proprietor, Mr. J. S. Sweasey. In c.qnsequence of 'the great, Success of Mr. A. G. VANCE'S new Songs he is re-engaged; DE ALBERT'S pleasing Divertisse ment; Miss AGNES WRIGHT, the new Serio-Comic ; the astonishing HICKEN FAMILY; Mr. W. WerrE, - the greatest Transformation Dancer in the World (from the Lyceum) ; SIDNEY. FRANKS, Comique; Signor DONTI, the great One Leg Dancer. Bishop's and Hatton's celebrated Glees, by Miss TREMAINE, ],'kiss Brougham, R. Lascelles, T. Godden, and Mr. P. Corri. Pull Orchestra, which will perform the popular Overtures of the Great Masters. The whole under the direction of Mr. P. CORRI. The doors open at 7, commence' at 7.30. No alteration in the 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 Bcx-office at • the 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. G. Forde, Miss Smith son, Jolly Nash, Hairy and Saida Sing, and Oliver's Christy Minstrels. ANGLO - AMERICAN TIMES, • AN INTERNATIONAL. NE ArSPA.PEK, Devoted to American Intelligence, ENLARGED to 24 PAGES. Reports JlCon.tTess, Personal, Financial, Mining, Railroa.i, &c. Members of Parliament, Commercial Men, and those having an interest in the United States, will find this newspaper of use. Published every SATURDAY MORNING, price 4d. 15. Catherine-street. Strand. BLONDIN BLONDIN! ! BLONDIN !! ! CANTERBURY HALL.—SoIe Proprietor, W. HOLLAND. —BLONDIN a genuine Success.— RE ENGAGEMENT until further notice of the great and only BLONDIN, the Hero of Niagara. Deafening Applause at the wonderful performance on the HIGH ROPE at Nine o'clock, and the New Indian Ballet, with M. Blondin as JACKO, the "Monkey," at Ten o'clock. A host of talent, including the great • VANCE, Annie Adams, Jester (the Talking Hand), Gerrards, the great Daniels, Louis Austen, Fred. Evans and his Troupe of Pantomimists. The suberb Crystal Saloon, the most gorgeous Saloon in England, with 1,600 feet of additional Looking-glass, by W. S. Pillars, Londo a-road. No advance is prices. Stalls and Crystal Saloon, ls.; Area and Balcony, 6d. Open at Seven, commence at Half-past. Special Notice.-31. Blondin will carry any gentleman on hia back across the High Rope every evening. D UNVILLE and CO.'S " V.R." OLD IRISH WHISKY, BELFAST. London Offices and Stores, 4, BEAUFORT-BUILDINGS, STRAND, w,O Established 1808. Quotations on application. MADAME USSAIM'S EXHIBITION, !BAKER-STREET. A PORTRAIT MODEL of MILES WEATHERILL is now added to the Chamber of Horrors. Admission, Is.; children under 10, 6d. Chamber of Horrors, Gd. 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. BDINELL. This magnificent Terpsichorean and Musical Establishment, having been Re-decorated in the highest style of Italian art by Messrs. Rubardt and other eminent artists, is NOW OPEN for the AUTUMN SEASON. Solo Eaptionion. Signor Mosca. Solo Cornet, M. Graves. Conductor, Signor Curti. Doors open at half-pa,st 8. Admission, Is.; Reserved Seats, 2s. STOOPING HABITS, ROUND SHOULDERS, PIGEON CHESTS and other Deformities, are pre vented and cured by wearing CHANDLER'S IMPROVED CHEST-EXPANDING BRACE, for both sexes of all ages. It strengthens the voice and lungs, relieves indi gestion, pains in the chest and back, and is especially re commended.. to children forassisting the growth, promoting health and symmetry of figure, superseding the use of braces and stays. Price from 10s. 6d. each.-66, Berners street, Oxford-street, W. Illustrated circulars forwarded.. FURNISHED HOUSES, from £2 23. to £2O per Week.—D. S. HUXIPHMEi has at all time a Ilamber of First-class cCS3 to be 1.45 T. farnishel or unfurnished, or sold. more rarticalarly in the nelzhbottr hoods of Syclenhsm, Upp3r Norwood. Forest-hill, and vici- Ility.—Partionlars may be Ind at the Office, Printing thuse square. ROUSES and APAEtJIENI WAg rE D. and to b 3 LET or SOLD. BUSIINISSKS for DISPOS.II, PROPERTY, FREEHOLD or LEASEHOLD. D. T. HIJAPHRIVIS has contin tai applications for all descriptions of PR aPE FIT Y which will pay good interest for outlay. Houses out of rep tir not object K 1 to. T. D . Illimphries can at all times find customers for all des 3rip tions of basinesses. Hotels, pahlic ho-is •s, Ate , sold and. transterr ~(1. Apply, D. T. Humphries, Estate Agent, Print ing' House-square. SPANISH FLY is the acting ingredient in ALEX. ROSS'S CANTHARIDES OIL, which speedilyproduces whiskers and thickens hair. Price 3s. 6d., 6 s. 64., and 10s. 61 sent by post for 51, 81, and 141 sumps. —ALEX. ROSS, 218, High Holborn, London, and all Chemists. " Tale of a Hair," 6d. 'WONDERFUL DISCOVERY.—Corns cured in one day by using ALEX. ROSS'S CHIROPO. This preparation gradually dissolves the Corn in a few hours, removing the very root. Price 4s. ; gent by post for 60 stamps. 218, High Holborn, London, and all Chemists. Face Powder, is. HAIR -CURLING FLUID, 248, Hi g h Holborn, London. ALEX. ROSS'S CURLING FLUID Curls Ladies' or Gentlemen's hair immediately it is applied. Sold at 3s. 6d., ss. 6d., and 108. 6d. ; sent free for 54, 84, and 111 stamps.—Had of all Chemists. Advice upon all subjects of the Toilet. GREY HAIR.-248, High Holborn, London.— ALEX. ROSS'S HAIR DYE produces a perfect colour immediately it is used. It is permanent, and per fectly natural in effect. Prices 3s. 6d., ss. 6d., and 10s. 6 d.; sent by post for 54, 84, and 144 stamps; and all Chemists. Bloom of Roses, 3s. 6d. lIAIR DESTROYER.-248, High Holborn, London.—ALEX. ROSS'S DEPIL 4.TORY re moves superfluous hair from the face, neck, and arms, 'Without effect to the skin. Price Ss. 6d., ss. 6d., and 10s. ; sent for 54, 84, and 144 stamps.—Had of all Chemists. Skin Tonic, ss. 6d. PIMPLE REMOVER.—AII diseases of the skin are improved by one dose of ALEX. ROSS'S VEGETABLE SKIN PILLS. They remove redness, s allowness, &o. 28.9 d. and 7s. 6d.; or post for 40 and 100 s tamps. —ALEX. ROSS, 248, High Holborn, London, and all Chemists. Advice upon the Toilet. Fee, 2s. 6d. tIAIR COLOUR WASH.—By damping the head with this beautifully-perfumed Wash, in Coen or ten days the hair assumes its original colour, and remains so by an occasional using. 10s. 6d. ; sent for stamps. —ALEX. ROSS, 248, High Holborn, London, mall Chemists. Just published, 2d.; sent by the author for 3 stamps, UGLINESS and BEAUTY; being a Pamphlet descriptive of articles and means used for imp-ov tug the appearance. By ALEX. ROSS, 248, High Hol im3rn, London. Had of all booksellers. 4 ZALTH RESTORED WITHOUT MEDICINE OR EXPENSE. litr BARRY'S delicate health-restoring Invalids' and Infanta' Food. TH RVALENTA ARA 1383 'es fifty times E its E cost in other remed ß ies, lCA and restores eurfect digestion, strong nerves, Amind lungs, healthy liver, refreshing sleep, functional regularity, and energy to the blest disordered or enfeebled—removing speedily and e ffectually indigestion (dyspepsia), cough, asthma, con inimption, habitual constipation, diarrhoea, all gastric de l'engeraents, haemorrhoids, liver complaints, flatulency, ne rvousness, biliousness, fevers, sore throats, diphtheria, ptarrhs, colds, influenza, noises in the head and ears, ee nmatism gout, impurities, eruptions, hysteria, neu taigia, irrilability, sleeplessness, acidity, palpitation, eartburn, headache, debility, dropsy, cramp, spasms, n ausea and sickness even in pregnancy or at sea, sinking til e, bronchitis, scrofula, tightness of the che s t, p a i ns a t f e pit o e moatf the stomach e and and between the shoulders. It is digestibl nouris all foods of foods, and suitable r invalids and infants in all complaints. and IMPORTANT Ceirrfox.—Beware of the many unsavoury , More than slopy imitations to which, without atitho -"Z Baron Liebig's name is most audaciously attached. k tenceforth none will doubt the valuable properties of ''"„'n, Barry's health-restoring Revalenta Arabica Invalid s ' 7.,n_Q Infants' Food, since to the thousands of blessings it 11,m already received from invalids whose position had been deemed hopeless, we may now add that of his Hell roe the Pope, whose health has been perfectly restored it after thirty years of unsuccessful medical treatment. G B e, quote from the Gazette du Midi, July 25th (Cure No. 170 1 - 3 ):—"Rome, July 21st, 1866.—The health of the ot ° ,_LY Father is excellent, especially since, abandoning all eer remedies, he has confined himself entirely to Du fa teful Revalenta Arabica Food, of which he consumes a b ateful at every meal. It , has produced a surprisingly i T leficial effect on his health, and his Holiness cannot p r aise this excellent food too highly." Oure No. 58 , 216 of the Marchioness de Broban, of seven I , 4 „, e ftrs complaint, wasting away, debility, nervous eei irritability, with a nervous palpitation all over, bad 14,?_evation, constant sleeplessness, and the most intolerable °l;, ‘ uus agitation. E; t 'ere No. 78, of dyspepsia, from the Right Hon. the Lord f liart de Decies, Lord-Lieutenant of the County of Water fl:--" I have derived much benefit from your excellent 11 7 -, •--STUART DE DECIES, Dromana, (iappoquin, County r tt erford." fr o e ,„ ur e,„ No. 49,832. Of fifty years' indescribable agony flat ',ursoepsia, nervousness, asthma, cough, constipation, of i:' e acy, spasms, sickness, and vomiting. Maria Jolly, Cur Ytin, Norfolk. No. 47,121. Miss Elizabeth Jacobs, of extreme po,,Yousness, indigestion, gatherings, low spirits, and ner fancie Our s ' Ytm No. 56 7 814.—Mr. Samuel Laxton, Leicester, of two „ :1; arr oa . Th 21b Food c is sold in Canisters, at ls. lid. ; 11b., 2s. 9d. ; e ttl ,l le• 6d. ; 121 b., 225. ; 241 b., 40s. The 121 b. and 241 b kirers, carrfage free on receipt of Post-office Order, by 118 0 BAhRY and Co., 77, Regent-s gr eet, London ; Vo ce "' °down and Mason's, and.sold. by all respectable 43 and Chemists. 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. Grace President—His Grace tho Duke of BUCCLEUCti, 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. r , It affords relief to a large number of in-patients, and, iu addition to this, the average number of attendance of the destitute sicichas 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.` Hansom, and Co., Abchurch-lane; also by Messrs. Coutts and Co.; DrummOnd and Co. ; Glyn and Co, ; [ferries and Co.; Ransom and Co. ; Prescott, Grote, and Co.; Smith, Payne, and Co.; "Barclay and Co. ; Williams, Deacon, and Co.; Nisbet and Co., Berners-street; and the Hospital, from 10 till 5. Now ready, at all the Libraries, in 3 vols., m By 0 R Tl‘ I I E Rbl S. RUSSELL ' WHITNEY. LWHITIY. O N E I. " This story is deeply interesting. The plot is natural and probable, the dialogue lively and spirited."—United Service Mag. "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 tiRS AT CAMBRIDGE. By G. 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 preient generation of undergra duates."—Saturday Review. Hurst and Blackett, -13, 'Great Marlborough-street. Just published, price Is. 6d., by post ls. 81, the Second Edition, with Addenda, containing additional Facts and Cases, in illus tration 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. M UTU anAcLorporaTdAbNy Act F of U P N . r D I m A cti S t 7 l o B S CATION 9 ) 14. RUSSELL-STREET, COVENT-GARDEN, LONDON, ADVANCES MONEY upon personal security, Bills of Sale, Free hold or Leasehold Property, for ono, 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. 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 , ls. 10 d. Tea for the million, Is. Id. Price Lists post free on application at 9, Great St. Helen's Church-yard, Bishopsg,ate-street. GEOLOGY.-KL.NG'S COLLEGE, LONDON. PROFE -BOR TENANT, F.G.S., COMM If NC ND A COURSE of LECTURES on G EOLOGY on FRIDAY, January 24, at 9 a.m. They will be continued on each succeeding Wed nesday and Friday at the same hour A shorter course is also given on Thursday evenings , from B to 9 . T e xt- Book, Lyell's "Elements of Geology." Professor Tennant accompanies his students to the Public Museums, and to places of Geolo g i ca l in terest in the country . R. W. JELF, D.D., Principal DOWELL'S BALSAM OF ANISEED, for 1 COUGHS, CCLDS, ASTIIIf BRONCHITIS, Sore Throat, Difficulty of Breathing, and all similar affec tions of the Respiratory Organs. Sold by all Chemists and Medicine Vendors throughout the Work. In Bottles only, price ls. lid., 2s. 3d., and lls. each. Established nearly half a century. SATISFACTORY LETTER. s:WOodt;t7reet, Dlillbank, Westminster, October 5, 1867. Sir, —Some months back I had an attack of Bronchitis, which left at times a tickling in my Throat, with other unpleasant feelings. I was auvised to try the BALSAM OF ANISEED; I did so, and have found• very great relief ; it is most comforting in allaying irritation, andgiving strength to tho 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, Westminster Abbey. _ _ To Mr. Powell. Ask for POWELL'S BALSAM of ANISEED. RUPTURES.-BY ROYAL LETTERS PATENT. /1711ITES i‘ (Perfected and ExhibitedA IN in LEVER g r E ea ß t-Ex i h ;R bi U tio S n S s of 1851 and 1862) is allowed by upwards of Two Hundred Medical Gentlemen to be 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 pbwer is supplied by the Hoc-Main Pad and Patent Lever, fitting with so much ease and closeness that it cannot be detected, and may bo 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 manufacturer, Mr. WHITE, 228, Piccadilly. A Single Truss, 165., 215., 265. 6d., and 31s. 61 Postage, is. A Double Truss, 31s. d., 425., and 525. Gd. Postage, is. Bd. An Umbilical Truss, 425. and 525. 6d. Postage, is. 10d. _ _ Post-office Orders to be made payable to John White, Post-office, Piccadilly. NEW PATENT CILASTIC STOCKINGS, VA KNEE-CAPS, &c., for Varicose Veins and all cases of Weakness and Swelling of the Legs, Sprains, &c. They are porous, light in texture, and inexpensive, and are drawn on like an ordinary stocking. Price 4s. 6d., 7s. 6d., 10s., and 16s. each. Postage, 6d. 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. RIN 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. Estimates forwarded on receipt of particulars, with stamped directed envelops for reply. Address—The Manager, "San" Printing Offices 8, Church-row, Savoy, Strand, W.C. ONE HUNDRED & SEVENTY DESTITUTE Ur ORPHAN CHILDREN are being maintained in the ROYAL ALBERT ORPHAN ASYLUM at the moderate rate of £25 per annum each. Funds greatly needed. CHARLES A. WALKER, Secretary. Office, 98, Cheapside, London, E.Oj GREAT NORTHERN HOSPITAL, Caledonian-road, Islington, N. Supported by Voluntary 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 FEMALIi PREVENTIVE 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, 1.1.0.; Francis Nicholls, ksq. (of the Committee), 14, Old Jewry Chambers, .16. C. E. W. THOMAS, Sec., 200, Euston-road, N.W. NATIONAL 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 earnestly appeal for support. The Charity is entirely sustained by donations and subscriptions. HENRY KINGSCOTE, Treasurer W. H. WARWICK, Secretsry. Office, 121, Pall-mall, S,W THE LICENCING SYSTEM. Mr. MARSH. called the attentio s 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 financial necessity, a transfer of the charges to make or 8311 any article to a direct tax ou the article itsalf ; 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 abolished. The hon. gentleman said . there were no less than 121 dif ferent licences, but he did not intend to touch upon them all, but those to which he wished to draw particular notice were those that were very small in amount, yet very irk some to trade. The first was a licence to make soap; it was a 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 sour. Then there was the licensing for carrying ou the trade 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, and ha was 011 it could be got for about 16s. a dolen. 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. Nut 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 article to the consumer at a higher price than it was worth, in order to enable him, the retailer, to pay the heavy taxes imposed on him. The hon. gentleman then went on to refer to the taxes levied on private brewers, makers of spirits, chemists using still; hackney carriages and cabs; the drivers of the latter he con sidered a very illused body of men. The taxation of the hackney carriages produced about £20,000, and an additional 3 per cent. on the assessed duty would enable the whole of the irksome licenses to be abolished. There was a license enforced upon auctioneers of LEO per annum, and why, a man should have to pty 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 ba more than replaced by the increased consumption of the article sold. Mr. P. lIRQ,UHART 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 share of indiredt 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. lie defended his share in the imposition of the brewers' li cences. After some observations from Mr. T'ollard-Urquhart and Mr. Greene, the motion was withdrawn. SCIENTIFIC INS TRUCTION. Mr. SAMUELSON moved for a select cemtnittee to in quire into the provisions for givicg 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 develop:netit of our manufacturing prosperity ; and ho 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 bean made cut, but preferred that it should be by a Royal Commission. Mr. BAZLEY was inclined to trust for our manufac turing progress to the inventive genus, 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, ho 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. Ho 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. Baxley, 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. MONTAGU hold 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, intelligent, industrious, and tasteful workmen, we wanted technical education. After an elaborate discussion of tho moaning 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 plicable to his calling as would enable him to exercise it with the greatest effect. The State had to elq 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. 11. 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 reports 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 int , :rest of the coal-producing dis tricts ; by Mr. Samuda for the shipbuilders ; and the bill was defended by Lord J. Manners, Mr. Gosehen, Colonel Hogg, and others. On a division the stage was carried by 117 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 ono o'clock Mr. Gladstone's Church-rate Abolitton Bill came on for a third reading, but Mr. New degate and Mr. Henley objected, ou account of the late ness of the hour. A motion to adjourn the &bate was defeated by 131 to 28, and the bill was then read a third time and passed, amid considerable cheering. The house adjourned at half-past oiao o'clock. TIIE TEA DUTY IS REDUCED. —Horn/males Pure Tea is sold mod. per pound Cheaper. This interesting fact will, when fully known, oven further increase the demand for these Choice, long-approved Teas. They are not sold loose, but only in I'ackets, signed " Horniman," London. ---. ,' - '6, --e 711ErEr TOMMY O.PPICA The Herald, in glancing at Mrs. Disraeli's reception fn connection with the opening of the new Foreign (Ace, gives the following description of the building :—" It was a thousand pities that Lord Palmerston's hatred of Gothic marred the construction of a work which would have har monised so fully with the Abbey and the new Palace. 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 pleasing severity of aspect, but the interior by rich decora tion has been made even beautiful. The 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. The 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 arcading 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 waggon-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 le ft, the com pony will reach the grand reception-rooms in thenorth-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 decorations, which prevents the possibility of adequate description., Five rooms in the western cistridor are reserved for recep• tion and supper 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 *evailing colours being claret brown, pink, and gold on the walls, and light blue, picked out ivith gold, in the groining of the roof. Everywhere rich carpets are spread ; and in every available corner great banks of flowers are piled." d physi c, on the where he lysiek in sylvania, ar nearly K. Rice, tlysis, on mpanied in south- f Maine )ecembor Llso from. :aus9 she 48 hours had de- the Ist ed to 112. has just; trustees, and ex -3 died at Ist-office .he single the East nes when 36 cents )payment :at over* ) Tribune, lade, and a, Texas, )n opera- We sit promptly ow storm I another ;s in your na, Mon- and con cver the e, Knox tlt Lake• the office he length markable ew York, The wea mdition." ,he same France, gin, por- Sweden, dia ; also Atlantic rmans. nen, 125 I hauling Orary for to patron rnent, be- ion is s weapons There torpedoes , s captured irs of lhe le custody It. are noW ) first in" AI sum is and $2O he letters a design ears, $ l5 required requ furnished: rasion of °used the w ith the lids with that the mt by Mr. his exple" Pontifical r and ac and that about to. isfactoll• n his Go attend the ,rent or a could be been pru" ding him' wed him a retreat. Lie follow for these part upon part 11 P° 11 :r the de th the re- to Can' firing that tot convoi inhere, in laser." • BRITIS O DECEASO —The Sll - that the tizon, who wn shoul d :Et said the :rested for or pri' ttlf of the consider-. .March 2 5 .Apill .liaroll J• ,Aoril . March 2 ' Atoll 6 . aiilrch 29 a rcil l3. April 5. • 6. March a 2B , • „March 2° 4 .March 2 "' garch" April 8 April April 6 March 30 :m a rch 21 ' . April :3. March 33' .March 3 & La rch 2 ' April 3• gii-ter!ciee: rney, IJS ilac kilet4i'' Sande, of the P 3 l 4r• le late, r ar - A.d 3 2.1" 01 per Distrie r f , eldest soot, GroO ell n A. Cooter, to is v. , Brig o ith 'dge"" col' Reg' n, S'rrel' %cif° ° I J rp, 2 9 . Or. 1.400, ,0 es OO P"- s ,N No o f 'o,2osti THE SUN, LONDON, WEDNESDAY EVENING, .51ARCH. 25, 1868. THE MORTON TESTIMONIAL. S EVERAL Gentlemen, friends of Mr. CH ARLES 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 aln E. B. Jones, Esq £5 5 0 Fred. Strange, Esq 5 5 0 E. Williams, Esq 5 5 0 E. Loibl, Esq 5 5 0 E. Winder, Esq 5 5 0 C. Bush, Esq 5 5 0 E.W.Mackney,Esq 5 5 0 D. Jacobs, Esq 5 5 0 H. Hart, Esq 5 5 0 E. Villiers, Esq 5 5 0 W. Holland, Esq 5 5 0 W. Meredith, Esq 5 5 0 J. S. S weasey,Esq 5 5 0 —. Brown, Esq 5. 5 0 R. Butting, Esq 5 5 0 John Wilton, Esq 5 5 0 P. &J. Belton, Esqs 5 5 0 S. Adams, Esq 5 5 0 F. Stnilley, Esq 5 5 0 Messrs. Winter and .ady received : J. if. Levy, Esq... £5 5 0 Samuel Field, Esq 3 3 0 E. Garcia, Esq 2 2 0 E. Ayres, Esq 2 2 0 Mrs. Williams 2 2 0 A.W.Biddulph,Esq 2 2 0 C. J. Pawle, Esq 2 2 0 J. Macdonald, Esq •2 2 0 Miss Williams Master Williams 1 11 6 Unsworth & Eugene 1 1 - 0 R. Preece, Esq 1 1 0 A Friend 1 1 0 Messrs. Ray and Son 1 1 0 Mrs. Serle, Knights bridge Sydney Jacobs, Esq. 1 1 0 J. Stevens, Esq , Margate 1 1 0 —. Watts, Esq.— 1 1 0 W. Smalley, Esq 1 1 0 A. Wentzell, Esq 1 1 0 Sons .5 5 0 Miss Russell 5 5 0 H. .u gg ins, Esq 5 5 0 Subscription Books aro open at the London and County Bank, Oxford-street Branch ; and the East London Bank, Cornhill ; or ,Subscriptions will be received and acknow ledged by JOHN WILTON, • Hon. Secretary and Treasurer. St. James's flail, March 10, 1868. PAISANS, PERDRIX, ET VOLAILLE. ALA NOBLESSE FitANcAISE. - JAMES CHAMBERLIN, POST OFFICE-STREET, Norwich, Angleterre, fournit le Spanish Meal qui a ete employe avec le plus grand succes pour elever et nourrir les faisans, les perdrix, &c. M. J. CHAMBERLIN vient de recevoir la lettre suivaute relative h son Spanish Meal pour &ever les Faisans, de M. le Vicomte de la Panouse, Inspecteur general des Forts do la Couronne do Sa Majest6 Imperials Napoleon 11. Administration generale dos Domaines et Forets de la Couronne, Compiegne.. . L'lnspecteur des For êts de la Couronne h la residence de Compiegne soussigne, certifie avoir employe 1 la nour riture des Faisandeaux le Spanish deal provenant de la Maison James Chamberlin de Norwich, - et en avoir obtenu les meilleurs resultats. Les Faisandeaux et les Faisans mangent tres bien cette substance. Elle les rend tres forts et lour chair est tres bonne. . VSuillez agreer, Monsieur, L'assurance de ma consideration distinguee, Vte. A de la PANOUSE, La Noblesse et les Brands Proprietaires sur to Continent, au recu des trois timbres de 40c. peuvent avoir franco un live contonunt les ddtails relatifs h la uourriture des oiseaux ci-dessus mentionnos, avec trois cents certificats, les prix, &c. &c. L'addresser Mons. JAMES CHAMBERLIN, Post-office-street, Norwich, Angleterre. CONTRACT FOR PIG IRON. Contract Department, Admiralty, Somerset House, March 23, 1868. THE COMMISSIONERS for EXECUTING the OFFICE of LORD HIGH ADMIRAL of the UNITED KINGDOM of GREAT BRITAIN and IRE LAND do 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, aceording to 4 distribution which, with a form of the tender and conditions of contract, may be seen in the lobby of the Storekeeper-G enera l' s Department, Admiralty, Somerset House. No tender will be received after Two o'clock on the day ..of treaty, nor will any be noticed unless the party attends, or an agent for him duly authorised in writing. Every tender must be addressed to the Secretary of the :Admiralty; and bear in the left-hand corner the words, ."Tender for Pig Iron," and must also be delivered at the Department of the Storekeeper-General, Admiralty, Somerset House, accompanied by a letter, signed by two 'respoikeible persons, engaging to become bound with the person tendering iu the sum of .C 25 per cent. on the value, for the due performance of th 3 contract. By order. ANTONIO BRADY, Registrar of Contracts and Public Securities. I OLIN GOSNELL and CO.'S CHERRY TOOTH PASTE is greatly superior to any tooth powder; gives the teeth a pearl whiteness, protects the enamel from decry, and imparts a pleasant fragrance to the breath. Price Is. 61.—Rod Bull Wharf, 93, Upper Thames-street. London. TEETH PAINLESSLY STOPPED, with permanent enamel cement of the exact natural colour, guaranteed not to tare black or make the tenth look unsightly. MR. WEBB, DENTIST, 27, NEW BOND-STREET, Many years with Mr. EsEELL, of 8, Grosvenor-street. Bond-street. I DIPERIAL PAR LI A MEN i HOUSE OF LORDS—LAST EVENING. The Lord) CHANCELLOR took his seat on the Woolsack at five o'clock. PRIVATE BUSINESS. The Bodmin and Wadbridge Railway Bill and the Vale of Towy Railway Bill were read a third time. Faire (Ire land) Bill was read a second time. COMPLETING THE OFFICES IN DOWNING- .I)ARTRIIGE AND COOPER' WHOLESALE MANUFACTURING STATIONERS, 192' FLEET-STREET (CORNER OF CHANCERY-LANE). LONDON, E.O. THE PUBLIC SUPPLIED AT WHOLESALE PRICES. CARRIAGE PAID TO THE COUNTRY ON ORDEtS OYER 20s. Per ream. a. d. Fine Cream Laid Note: a cheap paper Superfine Cream Laid Note: much approved 4 0 Superfine Thick Cream Laid Note; especially recent mended 5 6 Extra Superfine Double Thick Cream Laid Note 7 0 Straw Paper, " Patent ;" adapted for rapid writing Large Commercial Note Papers 35., 45., 55.. and 6 0 Foolscap Papers, blue or cream ' 10s. 61, 123. Gd., and 14 0 Outsides Foolscap, thick hand-made Letter Paper for scribbling plain, 45.; ruled ditto 4 C Tinted Lined Note .... ..... .five quires ls. 61, or 5 6 per 1,000 Superfine Cream or Blue Envelopes......4s. Gd., ss. 61, 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 ls. per 100. Polished steel dies sunk by the best artists in the trade at about half the prices charged by the retail houses. An ILLUSTRATED CATALOGUE, containing full descrip tion, with prices of Account rooks, Copying Presses, Inkstands, Stationery Cabinets, Postage Scales, Despatch Boxes, Travelling Writing Cases, Desks, Bags, &c., post free. DR. scorrs 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, ex. 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-stroot, Chariug-cross, London, and by most druggists, in boxes, ls. 14d., and three times the quantity in one, 2i. 9d. Bo sure to ask for Dr. Scott's Bilious and Liver Pills. The genuine area square green package, with "William Lambert" engraved on the stamp. ARMY CONTRACTS. 'VENDERS will be received by the DIRECTOR of CONTRACTS, War Office, Pall-mall, London, until Twelve o'clock noon on the 26th instant, for the SUPPLY of FORAGE, for the use of her Majesty's Land Forces, stationed in the following places, from Ist M-ty to 31st October, 1868: LONDON DlSTRlCT—Commissariat Office, 109, Vic toLia-street, London, S.W. 1. Enfield 2. Hampton Court 3. Hounslow and Kneller Hall 4. Hyde Park, Kensington, Regent's Park, & Horse Guards 5. Sandhurst 6. Windsor 3ommissariat Office, Barrack- Manchester. 9. Newcastle-on-Tyne 10. Northampton 11. Preston 12, Sheffield 13. Weedon 14. York 15. Manchester NORTHERN DISTRICT-1 street, Hulme, 1. Ashton-under-Lyne 2. Birmingham 3. Bradford 4. Burnley 5. Bury 6. Coventry 7. Leeds 8. Liverpool, Liscard, and Perch Rock EASTERN DISTRICT— Commissariat Office, the Camp, Colchester. 1 3. Colchester 1. Ipswich 2. Norwich WOOLWICH DISTRICT —Commissariat Office, Royal Artillery Barracks, Woolwich, S.E. 1. Maidstone I 3. Warley . 2. Shoeburytiess I 4. Woolwich CHATHAM DlSTRlCT—Commissariat Office, the Bar racks, Chatham. 1. Chatham SOUTH-EASTERN DlSTRlCT—Commissariat Office, 4, Castle-street, Dover. 1. Brighton 3. Dover 12. Canterbury 4. Shorncliffe SOUTH-WESTERN DlSTRlCT—Commissariat Office, St. Thomas-street, Portsmouth. 1. Dorchester I 3. Netley 2. Portsmouth and Hilsea WESTERN DISTRICT —Commissariat Office, 20, East Emma-place, Stonehouse, 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 be 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, bafore Twelve o'clock at Noon on the 26th instant, addressed to the Director of Contracts, and marked outside, " Tender for Commissariat Supplies." THOMAS HOWELL, Director of Contracts. War Office, Pall-mall, London, Mich 5, 1868. IT EATING'S COUGH LOZENGES. —Th e best and safest remedy f or COUGHS . IX. K EATIN h G diincultey2 U bi G .e ' a i ttia L r, O . Z A E s, N n i'ES relieve Tz - EATING'S COUGH LOZENGES. -Im. portant remedy in cases of INCIPIENT CONSUMPTION. "( EATING'S COUGH LOZENGES.-A certain remedy for relieving the IRRITATION of the BituSCIIIAL TUBES. HOMELESS BOYS OF LONDON.—FUNDS are earnestly solicited for the purchase of food and clothing for the 126 boys on board the Chichester 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, 1 , 10.• ' and by WILLIA3I WILLI4BIS, Secretary. No. 8, Great Queen-street, Lincoln's-inn-fields. T HE RESCUE SOCIETY'S HOMES %re 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, Great Portland-street. I with. For Young Girls in Danger. 27, Church-row, Hampstead. 9, Henstridge-villas, St. John's-wood. St. Mary's Lodge, Buckhurst-hill. Country Horne—St. James's street, Dever. Temporary Home-85, Queen-street, Cheapside. The home at Great 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 are recorded in the applicant's bouk. 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 are Messrs. Barclay and Co: The Committee very earnestly commend its work to the benevolent. DANL. COOPER ) Sec. 85, Queen-street Cheapside • • CONTRACT FOR TOBACCO. Contract Department, Admiralty, Somerset House, March 24, 1868. 919111 E COMMISSIONERS for EXECUTING the OFFICE of LORD HIGH ADMIRAL of the UNITED KINGDOM of GREAT BRITAIN and IRE LAND do Hereby Give Notice that, on TUESDAY, the 31st inst., at Twelve o'clock at noon, they will be ready to treat with such persons as may be willing to CONTRA CT for supplying and delivering into her Majesty's Victualling .Stores at Deptford the undermentioned article, viz.:— Qu'antities. To be Tendered for at Rates. TOBACCO 50,000 Pounds per 100 Pounds. One half to be delivered in three weeks from date of Contract, and the remainder thereof in three weeks after wards, or earlier if preferred by the party tendering. 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 either 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 auy 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 unleFs 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 foiJm previded forthe purpose, which may,be obtained on akpilf4ticM iii_the,lobby of the Department of the ~Cont roller of S Victualling, Admiritity, Somerset House, where the eouditions 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 result of the offer re ceived from each person will be communicated to him and to his proposed sureties in writing, when, but not b:fore, the rejected samples are to be removed. - Every tender must be addressed to the Secretary of the Admiralty, and b, , ar to the left-hand corner the words •• Tender for Tobacco," and must also be delivered at the Departinent of the Controller of the Victualling, Admiralty, Somerset. House. By order, ANTONIO BRADY Registrar of Contracts a n d P u blic Securities. CONTRACTS FOR VINEGAR AN 0 SOAP. Contract Department, Admiralty, Somerset House, 24th March, 1868. finE 'COMMISSIONERS for EXECUTING 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 at Rates. VINEGAR 20,000 Gallons per 100 Galls. - SOAP 300,000 Pounds .. „ Pounds. When to be Delivered.—One-half in One Calendar Month from date of CJntract, 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 tie made for each Artiel4: — ` -- 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 fit, or for a greater quantity, or of not contracting for any, and also an unlimited power of selection in accepting the 'readers: Samples of the Vinegar (uot less than a quartY which the parties tendering may purpose to supply must accom pany their Tenders, as the delivery will bo required to be made in accordance with the samples which may be ac cepted, and the Vinegar tendered is to bo .of No. 20 trade denomination. The casks will be supplied by the officers, but are to be sent 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 to make out their invoices in accordance therewith. No Tender will be received unless made on the Printed Form provided. for the p ur pose, which may be obtained on application in the Lobby of the Department of the Control ler of Victualling, Admiralty, Somerset House, whore 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 removed. Every Tender must be addressed to the Secretary cf the Admiralty, and bear in the left-hand corner the words " Tender for t," 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. IMPREGNABLE 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 NEWLY PATENTED 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 over l a p p i ng eac h o th e r w ithi n the Tubes. The Poors 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. LOCKS of every description for Mansions, Hotels, Dwelling-houses, &c., at moderate prices. Descriptive Price Lists free, on application to Messrs. HOBBS, HART, and CO., 76, CHEAPSIDE, E.C. ALTANFIELD'S PATENT PICKLES are per -IYI fectly pure and uncoloured. To bo had of all dealers, and wholesale of JOHN BURGESS and SON, 107, Strand (corner of Savoy-steps), London. IT EATING'S COUGH LOZENGES— ink. WHIM ARE DAILY RE.COMBENDED BY THE FACULTY— Testimonials from the most eminent of whom may be seen. 801 l in Boxes, 15.11 d.; and Tins, 2s. 9d., 4s. CI, and Ils. each, by KEATING, Chemist, 79, St. Paul's Churchyard, London. Sold retail by all Druggists, &c. BETTS'S CAPSULE PATENTS.—To prevent infringements, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that BETTS'S name is on every Capsule he makes for the principal merchants of England 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 aro servicablo in protecting the Beer frpin injury and insuring its genuineness." Feb. 20, 1868. Manufactories, 1, Wharf-road, City-road, London ; and Bordeaux, Fra.l.. , • NORTON'S CAMOMILE PILLS are confi dently recommended as a simple but certain Remedy for Indigestion, which is the cause of nearly all the diseases to which we are subject, being a medicine so uniformly grateful and beneficial that it is with jastice called the " Natural Strengthener of the Human Stomach." " Norton's Pills" act as a powerful tonic and gentle ape rient; are mild in their operation, safo under any cir cumstances, and thousands of persons c.,u now boar testi mony to the benefits to 1)3 derived from their use, as they have been a never-failing Family Friend for upwards of 20 years. Sold in bottles at ls. IFd., 2s. 91, and lls. each, in every town in the kingdom. CAUTION. Bo sure to ask for " NORTON'S PILLS," and do not be persuaded to purchase any of th e var i ou s imitations which have sprung up in cousequenco of the success of Norton's Camomile Pills." PAINLESS DENTISTRY. 1 ESSRS. GABRIEL, DENTI ST S (E s t a blished J L 1815), of London SG, Harley-street, Cavendish-square, 71 Liverpool 134, 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 ()MARGE; which may be had free by post for four stamps. STREET. Lord REDESDALE asked what arrangements had been 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 be 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 MA.LIIESBURY said that the spot be tween the Foreign and Colonial Office was t, be built upon. Parliament-street would be widened at the point of Deau-street. The ground betwa3n Charles-street and St. Margaret's Church would be carried on in a uniform line. With regard to the frontage of the Privy Council Office, nothing had been decid .d ai to what should be done with the ground between that and the Horse Guards. Alter a few rerna.rks from Lord REDESD ILE as to the folly of expending money by driblets, th 3 subject dropp3d. EDUCATION. The LORD PRESIDENT sail that he rose to bring before their lordships the important subj get which he 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 wls that of general education. If in this matter they were to make a false step it would be doing an irreparable injury to a largo portion of her Majesty's subjects. It was a question on which the hatchet of political discord might well be buried, and one that bothsides of the house might be united on. It was the education of this country, on which they might take a wide and general view. There 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 hid boon called to this report than there had bean, 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 educa'ion had in creased in a very large ratio in this country. From these facts ho would contend that the educational requirements of this country wore not so great as had b tea rep:es - ”at The noble duke then entered into a statistical account of the large returns of those who attended the Church of Ea ;land schools. Ho would take four patient %%4 counties. He would take that of Berkshire first, an agricultural county; the increase there was very large. In Chester, partially manufacturing 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 he thought the 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 Secretary 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 were now used by the various religious bodies. The number of schools brought under inspection by that alteration would be 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 some 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 bad 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 themselves. Alter a few words from Lord Cork and Lord Harrowby, 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 SPEAKER took the Chair at four o'clock. STANDING ORDERS. Hr. DODSON called the attention of the house to their standing orders, and moved that order 131, allowhag 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 the 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 bo 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 hill he should move the reduction of the qualification from £l2 to £3. UNIVERSITY TEST BILL. Mr. BOUVERLE gave notice that he intended to post pone tho proceeding with this bill until the 13th of May. THE BOUNDARY COMMSSION. Mr. Sergeant GASELEE asked the First Lord of the Treasury what instructions wore given to the Assistant Boundary Commissioners for the borough of Portsmouth, and whether he had any objection to lay them upon the table of the house, and also their report to the Boundary Commissioners, recommending for Parliamentary elec tions the annexation of the town of GOsport to the borough of Portsmouth, contrary to the wishes of both. Mr. DISRAELI said with respect to the report of the RATING 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 ettmption 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 wero Viscount Curzon, Mr. Baines, Mr. Beecroft, Mr. Seely, Mr. Banks Stanhope, Mr. J. W. Malcolm, Mr. J. 0. Harris, Colonel Pack; Mr. E. Heneage, Mr. Michael Bas 3, the Hon. W. Berton, Major Cornwall Legh, Mr. C. Gilpin, Professor Fawcett, and Mr. Roebuck.. The deputation was introduced by the Earl of Har• 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 C2l behalf of other institutions. The Earl of ITAIIROWBY remarked that the deputation represented nearly all the charities in England and Scot land. He pointed out how detrimental to those charities was the present system of rating. In one case as much as MO 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. Fle fully felt for the case of all institutions both large and small, and heartily endorsed all that had beer, urged in favour of exemption for charities. BAINEs, M.P., referred to the Leeds Infirmary, which, be said, hal not been assessed to the poor rates, for it was felt that such a course would greatly reduce its use nat institution was about to be much enlarged, and existed entirely for the benefit of the poor, there was a very strong conviction that it would be a ,great a ,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 tht, deputation, which would be the most popular Act they could pass, and one that would be hailed with satisfaction throughout the country. Mr. Hot.nE, treasurer of Guy's Hospital, pointed one` the immense share o f re li e f a ff or d e d t o th e p oor by thee` 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. LINGHASI, rector of Lambeth, having urged the case of national schools, Archbishop MANNING stated that the exemption at, 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 were 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 course' s which would prevent any injury being done to the re venue. The Rev. Dr. Johnson, the Rev. Dr. Sale, of Sheffield, the Rev. Dr. Yorke, Alderman Salomons, and Mr. Thomas,, of Bristol, having supported the prayer of the deputation, Others desired to speak, but stopped at the request of .uord Harrowby. Mr. DISRAELI said the subject was deeply interesting to the Government, and he was sure also to every person the country. He had listened with great interest to the statements those around him had made in illustration of the principles they would enforce ; but he had other dutiej to perform in an assembly not always so agreeable as thi* and in another place, where his presence was greatly looked.'for, for. (A laugh.) B e f ore h e wen t, h owe v er , h e wou ld 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 broughtpublicly 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 head of the Government to give to the consideration of the question. The statements which had been made that day should, however, be considered in a spirit adequate to the occasion and to the importance of that assemblay.e. (Cheers. ) The deputation thanked the right hon, gentleman and retired. BAD MEAT IN LONDON MARKETS.-At a meet ing of the City Commissioners of Sewers it was stated that in the preceding fortnight the market inspectors had con demned 6,1351 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 had been destroyed in the usual manner. REDUCTION OF MINERS' WAGES IN CUMBERLAND. —The wages of the millers employed at Lord Lonsdale's collieries in and around Whitchaven have been reduced ten per cent. A deputation from the miners recently waited upon his lcrdship's agents, and notified their willingness 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 &ening Express. DRUNKENNESS.—The number of persons pro ceeded against for drunkenness and disorderly conduct per each 1,000 of the population in 1860.67 was : At Cambridge, 2 . 09 ; at Colchester, 1'81; at Coventry, 3'17 ; at Derby, 9'04; at Great Yarmouth, 3 . 79; at Ipswich, 2 . 70; at Lin coln, 2'91; at Northampton, 2 . 43 ; at Shrewsbury, 9'17 ; at Walsall, 2'46 ; at Worcester. 7'65 ; at Birmingham, 4'49; ist Leicester, 4'62 ; at Norwich, 1.25 ; at Nottingham, 2'13 ; and at Wolverhampton, 4'14. Norwich would thus appear to have been of these sixteen towns the least disgraced in 1866-67 by outrageous drunkenness, while the most un favourable figures stand against Shrewsbury.