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. lll , lllillj* 1 ' . ~,,,... :,..,:.:.w..,:::„?..':,14.!,;10,-(-::::,_,,,,.*cssliti:ja::=---;----:171...„111,:;11.44::)._,',,,4•2,„,::3:4:6":,;„,-..."7: ...,,,,-„,,::*--._- ✓ ...,;;;.-- 4 . _ ~..4,,,,i..... _.) . t , ~,,- f - - - ' 41 .4:' ~ oAki, ;.- r- - 1 ' ';, - - 11, - 111=s) ' %‘' ~ , - , 1 - 1_,,,_ : , ,rt` 4 '- ---...N.y , ' l --i, f 1 ~.. ~, -_- 0,, .0 * - ~. -, ~,,, : _.i. , ,-- ".....0 -K ~ .q.,1 b•N --- . ' ' ' ' -•-,: . t -- -, - kw.; ~. ::: .„4-1. t `4.' , 6 1-0. --:-.'- -•.:. , ----------,..c.; -----.... ..,_ . ... • • , hkse.--f - - ' N* 1 1 . 2, , N'-' N°, 24,515. LONDON, TUESDAY, JANUARY 10, 1871. ONE PENNY. Now Ready at all the Libraries, in 3 vols., CRY ST.AL PALACE PANTOMIME. THIS DAY. 10, till 0: 0 I Pantomime, " Gulliver" 3. 0 12.30 . _ Admission ~ Amusements. Festival Organ, and raiaee Illuminated till 7.0. _ . Admission, is., or by Guinea Season Tickets. , Present issue dating twelve months from January 1, at all entrances. Children under 12, 10s. Gd. 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"As many of these compositions are already old acquaintances, we need only glance at the picturesque and appreciative de lineations of poets in their haunts, : - called `Dreamland at the rich and finished transcript from nature, entitled Fructidor ;' at the chivalrous tone of the writer's mind and its sympathy with modern ideas, as evidenced in such poems as Lamartine in February at his simple and genuine pathos, of which ` Amelia ' is a type : and at his sympathy with the animated pleasures of rural life, in evidence of which we may cite The Morris Dancers.' • Aletheia ' is the longest, and, on the whole, the noblest poem in the collection. It will be recurred to not only for its beauty of description, but for its pure and elevated philosophy. The reader will note not only the atmosphere in which the chief figure moves, but also the, full and appropriate details which enrich the picture. The high and varied merits of the book ought to insure its popularity."--Athenwum "fir. Charles Kent, the Editor of `The Sun;' ranks very high as a poet."—Publishers' Circular. "The versatility of style, and the fresh and vigorous writing in these.poems, lend a charm which we seldom find in the poetry of the day."—Examiner. "Poems marked by grace, feeling, and' strong love of maize, and a' cultivated and genial spirit."—Daily News. " The poems which appear for the first time in this volume are not unworthy of the author's earlier productions,"—Daily Telegraph. "Mr. Kent may not aspire to be classed among the Dii Majores ' of the poetic court, but assuredly he will take a very respectable position among the lesser divinities."—Standard. "The:•e is much that is very beautiful in the poems before us—a collection of the thoughts, the emotions, the feelings of a whop lifetime."—Tablet. The "Rock " expresses its " cordial admiration for the genius and the taste of Mr. Kent as a poet of very considerable powers and culture," adding, "The real vigour of Mr. Kent's poetical spirit manifests itself chiefly in dealing with the feelings. He is equally at home in pathos and in terror, and in strains that go right to the heart and stir the emotions to the lowest depths." "Mr. Charles Kent has long been known to wield a facile pen in writing poems' of the class just indicated, and it is butfair to add that he takes high rank among the minor poets."— Echo. The "Westminster Review." while regretting it " cannot join in the chorus of praise, nor share in the enthusiasm which has been raised over Mr. Kent's poems," adds that it " cannot, how ever, part with the book without expressing a word of praise for its generous tine and sympathies." ~ "He is a true poet, and his works will live."—News of the World. "We have the pleasant task of welcoming, as a real addition to the ranks of our true poets, Mr. Kent. He is something more than a more versifier; he is a real poet, and has proved it. Milton at Cripplegate '—an exquisite picture of the blind old poet discoursing sweet sounds upon the organ in solitary but resigned sadness—is a poem that ought to live. Such of our readers as care for the roll of Milton's own blank verse, for thoroughly poetic fancies, for delicate imagery, and fora high and pure tone of moral feeling, we must leave to ponder over this short poem for themselves."—London Figaro. " That very graceful poem which appeared in the Times' as a welcome to Longfellow, and which, from the initials, was attributed to the author of Hypatia, was written by Mr. Charles Kent, the Editor of The Sun,' and was worthy of a priest of Phoebus Apollo."—Yunch. " We find in the volume a luxuriant imagery, the fruit of a life-long study of nature. 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Number of beds now occupied, 120. \Timber of beds available with proposed addition, 164. 'he Hospital is entirely dependent on voluntary support. Bankers, Messrs. Barclay, Bevan, and Co., 54, Lombard-street HENRY SEWELL, Hon. Sec. Offices, 24, Finsbury-circus. RICHARD P. SLATER, Sec. DRUCE & CO. FOR CARPETS OF ALL KINDS. BRUSSELS, is. PER YARD BELOW :THE USUAL CHARGE. FOR CABINET FURNITURE AND UPHOLSTERERY GOODS OF EVERY DESCRIPTION AT THE LOWEST CASH PRICES. DRUCE & CO. DRUCE & CO.' FOR S UNPINJIPT IV I NIW, S PPO D B I 4 N s. G PTAJ C I I N 1‘. 1 1 07120. "- 68, 69,-AND 58, BAKER-STREET, AND 3, AND 4, KING-STREET, I'ORTMAN-SQUARE. AN G L O-S WISS CONDENS'ED MILK COMPAN Y CHAM, SWITZERLAND AND 3 8, LEADENHALL STREET (ESTABLISHED 1866). LON]) ON PARIS, 1867. THREE MEDALS, { HAVRE,IB6B. ALTONA, 1869, Only Condensed Milk recommended by BARON LIEBIG, by "The Lancet," by " The British Medical Journal,' approved by the Food Committee of the Society of Arts, and adopted by her Majesty's Emigration Commissioners. Retailed by Grocers, Chemists, and Italian Warehousemen: wholesaled by the Trade generally, and at 38 Leadenhall-street. I(INAHAN'S LL WHISKY.—This celebrated and most delicious old mellow spirit is the very cream of Irish Whiskies, in quality unrivalled, perfectly pure, and more wholesome than the finest Cognac Brandy. Note the red seal, pink label, and cork branded "Kinahan's LL Whisky." New Wholesale Depot, 6A, Great Titchfield-street, Oxford-street, w. 1 V , o,l\ 1 7011 V 1 'RADE MARK. muTuAL LOAN FUND ASSOCIATION (Incorporated by Act of Parliament, 1859). 4, RUSSELL-STREET, COVENT-GARDEN, LONDON, And 38, QUERN'S-ROAD, BRIGHTON, ADVANCES MONEY upon personal security, Bills of Sale, Freehold or Leasehold Property, for one, two, or three years, payable weekly, monthly, or quarterly. Bills promptly dis counted. Forms free on receipt of stamped envelope. EDWARD HARPER, Secretary. T HE GREAT WESTERN HOTEL. (SNOW-HILL STATION), BIRMINGHAM. " One of the most elegant, comfortable, and economical hotels in the three kingdoms."--The Field, July 31, 1869. . THE GREAT WESTERN HOTEL. (SNOW-HILL STATION), BIRMING 1.1 One of the.most elegant, comfortable, and economical hotels in thethree kingdoms."—The Field, July 31, 1869. GUARDIAN FIRE AND LIFE OFFICE. Established 1821.—Subscribed Capital Two Millions. 11, Lombard-street, London, E.C. DIRECTORS: CHAIRMAN—FREDERICK H. JANSON, Esq. DEPUTY-CHAIRMAN—JAMES GOODSON, Esq. Henry Hulse Bereft's, Esq. IJ. G. Hubbard, Esq. Henry Bonham Carter, Esq. G. J. Shaw Lefevre, Esq., M.P. Charles Wm. Curtis, Esq. John Martin, Esq. Charles F. Devas, Esq. Augustus Prevost, Esq. Francis Hart Dyke, Esq., I Abraham J. Robarts, Esq. Sir W. R. Farquhar, Bart. William Stevens, Esq. Archibald Hamilton, Esq. John G. Talbot, Esq., M.P. Thomson Hankey, Esq. I Henry Vigne, Esq. Richard M. Harvey, Esq. • SECRETARY—T. Tallemach, Esq. ACTUARY—SamueI Brown, Esq. N.B.—Fire Policies which expire at Christmas must be renewed at the Head Office, or with the Agents, on or before the 9th of January. Prospectuses and forms of proposal, with the Actuary's valua tion and statement of the assets and liabilities hi the Life Branch, free on application to the Company's Agents, or to the Secretary. EUROPEAN ASSURANCE SOCIETY, Empowered by Special Acts of Parliament. For Life Assurance, Annuities, and Guarantee of Fidelity in Situations of Trust. Chief Office-17, Waterloo-place, Pall-mall, London. Annual Income, £300,000. Capital, subscribed by more than 1,600 Shareholders, nearly £BOO,OOO. DIRECTORS. CHAIRMAN—GeneraI Sir FREDERIC SMITH, K.H., F.R.S. The Rev. A. Alston, D.D. R. M. Carter, Esq., M.P. E. Hamilton Anson, Esq. I Edmund Heeley, Esq. A. R. Bristow, Esq. I Reginald Read, Esq., M.D. This Society are now ISSUING COMPLETE LIFE POLICIES. The peculiar features of these Policies are as follow :- 1. The Payments Cease after Ten or Twenty Years. 2. The Policy is not forfeited by the non-payment of renewal premium during the ten or twenty years. 3. The Assurer is entitled for each yearly payment he has made to a paid-up Policy for one-tenth or one-twentieth of the sum Assured. HENRY B. PARMINTER, Manager. S CII WEPPE'S MINERAL WATERS. SOHWEPPE'S SODA WATER, So celebrated now for upwards of a century. SCIIWEPPE'S POTh.SS WATER, Strongly recommended by the Faculty in cases of Gout, (tc. S CHWEPPE'S MALVERN SELTZER, Prepared from the Malvern Water, so renowned for its purity. SCHWEPPE'S BOTTLES Are protected by a Label having Name and Trade Mark. - :anufactories at London,. Liverpool, Derby, Bristol, Glasgow and Maliorn. DINKO'S PATENT IMPERIAL PAPER BLUE, for Laundry and Household Purposes. This Blue needs no recommendation ; it will recommend itself. Every lady who has used it is charmed with its cleanliness, simplicity, and cheapness. Sold in Penny Packets,. and is far cheaper than any other Blue. BINKO'S BAKING POWDER, . LIE B IG'S PRINCIPLE. Warranted Free from Alum.. Penny Packets. and 6d. and is. Canisters. BINKO'S PATENT IMPERIAL PH NIX POWDER. Muslins, or any other Fabrics, being dipped in a solution of this powder, will not take lire, thereby pre venting danger to life. In Canisters, 6d. and ls. each. E F U R NISH SCIENTIFIC AND ORNAMENTAL PRESENTS. ORNAMENTS for the D raw i ng - room , Library, an 6. Dining-room, consisting of a now and elegant assort meat of VASES, Fi gures . Groups, Candlesticks, Obelisks, Ink stands, beautiful i n l a id I a tl as, Paper Weights, &c., in Alabaster, Parian, Mare- le Bronze, Derbyshire Spar, Ste. Imported and manufactured by JAMES TENNANT, Mineralogist to her Majesty, 149, Strand, W.C., London. Mr. Tennant arranges elementary collections of ROCKS, MINERALS, and FOSSILS to illustrate thp new edition of Lyell's Elements of Geology they will greatly facilitate the inte resting study of MINERALOGY and GEOLOGY, and can be had at 9, 5. 10, 20, 10, to 10 guineas each. PRACTICAL INSTRUCTION in GEOLOGY and MINERA LOG Y . is given by Mr. TENNANT, F.G.S., at 149, Strand. THORLEY'S HORSE and CATTLE SPICE.— ' For HORSES, it is indispensable in promoting and sus taining all the animal functions in health and vigour. For hiILCH COWS,'It is invaluable, increasing the quantity and im proving the quality of milk. For BEASTS, nothing can compare with it for feeding quickly. For SHEEP, PIGS, DOGS, RABBITS, and POULTRY, its effects in One Month•will exceed all expectation. 'ln Penny Packets only, of all'Corn Chandlers in London, and of all Grocers, Druggists, and Corn Dealers in the Country. /ALDRIDGE'S BALM OF COLUMBIA is un equalled in its effect in producing Luxuriant Whiskers and Moustachios. It is an infallible remedy fpr Baldness, and con tains the essential requisites for Cleansing, Bcautifying, and Restoring the Hair. 22, WELLINOTON-STREET, STRAND, LONDON, W.C. VNTHIE WHEAT FLOUR. (CHAPMAN and Co.'s PATENT.) Is recommended by the Faculty as the best food for INFANTS, as it is very easy of digestion, and contains in due proportion all the • sub stances required for a healthy growth. ENTIRE VS HEAT FLOUR. (CIPAP3fAN and Co.'s PATENT.) Is acknowledged to be the most wholesome and nutritious diet for CHILDREN, its richness it earthy phosphates ensuring healthy develop. went of the teeth and bony frame. ENTIRE WHEAT FLOUR. (CHAPMAN and Co.'s PATENT.) Is recommended for the use, of Invalids, as far snore sustaining than Arrowroot, Corn Flour, &c., which are often rejected, when the Entire Wheat Flour is taken with relish. Retail of Family Grocers, &c., in 3d., 6d., and ls. packets, and 35. tins. IVholesale of ORLANDO JONES and Co., 18 Billiter-street, Manufacturers of the GOLD MEDAL RICE STARCH. F INE FLAVOURED STRONG BEEF TEA, AT ABOUT 21D. A PINT, ASK FOR LIEBIG COMPANY'S EXTRACT OF MEAT, REQUIRING BARON LIEBIG, TILE INVENTOR'S, SIGNATURE ON EVERY JAR. Being the only guarantee of genuineness. 1 1 IIE BLOOD PURIFIER— Old Dr. JACOB TOWNSEND'S: SARSAPARILLA. This extraordinary medicine has a singular influence over the blood, which it enriches and purifies. It removes all pimples and blotches, purifies the system, and acts like a charm, As a sustaining and purifying tonic it is invaluable, and highly recommended in long-standing cases of indigestion, nervousness, coughs, scro fula, gout, dropsy, and wasting of flesh. Sold by all druggists. Chief depot, No. 131, Fleet-street, London.—Caution Get the red and blue wrapper, with the Doctor's head in the 'centre. No other genuine. In betties 2s. 6d., 45., 4s. 6d., 7s. Gd., and Ils. The old Dr.'s Sarsaparilla Pills are the most popular medicine known for all bilious affections, liver and stomach complaints, and indigestion, as proved by thousands. Also, Sarsaparilla Ointment, the best soother of all sores, burns, and scalds ; each in boxes, ls. id., 2s. 9d., and 4s. 6d. ; by post, 15, 30, and 60 stamps. QP.A.NISTI FLY is the Acting ing re d ient , in k) ALEX. ROSS'S CANTIIARIDES OIL, which speedily pro- O uccs Whiskers and Thickens Hair. Price, 3s. 6d., ss. ad., and Los. 6d. Sent by post for 84, 84, and 144 stamps.—Alex. Ross, 48, High Holborn, and all chemists. Tale of a Hair, 6d. ITONDERFUL DISCO VERY.—Corns cured in one day by using ALEX. ROSS'S CLIIROPO. This pre paration gradually dissolves the Corn 'in a few hours, removing the very root. Price 45., sent by post for 604 tamps. 245, High Holborn, and all chemists. Face Powder, is. Li AIR DESTROYER.-248, --High - 11olborm— IL Aux. Ross's Depilatory removes superfluous hair from the face, neck, and arms without effect to the skin. Price, Oss. (3d., 6s. 6d., and 10s. 6t Sent, for 64, 84, and 144 stamps. Rad of all chemists. Skin 'l r onic ss. 6d. COULSON'S IRISH DAMASK LINEN, JAMES COULSON B,z, Co., MANUFXCTURERS'TO THE 'QUEEN MANUFACTORY LISBURN, COUNTY ANTRIM, IRELAN LONDON WAREHOUSE- 11, PALL MALL EAST, S.W. riIEA 7 especially for New Years' Gifts, but good and cheap for any time. A Chinese catty, lined with lead, containing 141 b. of delicious Black Tea, sent, carriage free, to all England, on receipt of 403., by PHILLIPS' and Co., tea merchants, No. 8, King William-street, City, London, E.C. Any quantity may be had at 3s. per lb. A price list post free on application. D B. HALL, WHOLESALE WINE and • SPIRIT MERCHANT, of Printing House-square, Printer street, and Queen Victoria-street, is prepared to supply the trade with IRISH and SCOTCH. WHISKIES, new or matured, in sherry casks. BRANDIES', WINES, &c., on the best terms, in bond or duty paid. THE ANGLO-BAVARIAN BREWERY COM PANY'S, Southampton, new. Season's Brewings of PALE and other ALES, now in magnificent Condition, may be tasted at the London Stores, 35 and 36, St. Thomas-street, S.E. India Pale Ale, 545. per barrel. f Strong Ale, 665. per barrel. Mild „ 48s. „ Extra Stout, 48s. „ H OMELE SS BOYS OF LONDON. REFUGES FOR HO3IELESS AND DESTITUTE ( MILDREN and CIIICHESTER TRAINING SHIP.--Upwards of seo Boys and Girls are now being supported in these Refuges and Ship. Owing to the benevolent and praiseworthy exertions which have for several months been made to aid the sick and Wounded in the present War, the funds for the support of these Refuges and Ship have decreased considerably. An urgent appeal is therefore made for assistance to support the inmates. £l5 will. keep a boy or a girl for one year, and £1 ss. far a month. • Contributions thankfully received by the London and West minster Bank, 214, high :Holborn, W...., and 41, Lothbury, E.C., and by WILLIAM WILLIAMS, Secretary. No. 8, Great Queen-street, Lincoln's Inn Fields, W.C. MR. FORTES° UE. The Chief Secretary for Ireland has addressed a letter to the electors of the County Louth, announcing his ac- ceptance of the office of President of the Board of Trade. Mr. Fortescue thanks the electors for the kindness which he has experienced from them, and reviews his official connexion with the Irish administration. He reminds them that he has been intimately connected with the Irish policy of the Liberal party since Lord Russell be came Premier upon the death of Lord Palmerston, and observes that in his capacity of Minister responsible for Irish affairs in the Cabinet he has been " fortu nate enough to take a large part in the great measures of Mr. Gladstone and the Government, which have signalized a period one of the most momentous in the history of Ireland," and observes respecting the two leading measures of his time : - " The Irish Church Act has during that time at length restored thepeople of this country to a true state of political equality—the es• sential condition of all peace or progress—without which any other reform would have ended in failure. The Irish Land- Act, in spite of misrepresentation and mis understanding, is becoming known to the• tenant far mers of Ireland as a safe protection to their industry and .independence, and therefore a powerful stimulus to their enterprise and self-respect ; while landlords begin to see that such results must largely. benefit themselves." He declares his sense of the favour conferred on him in enabling him as their representative to labour more effectually for Ireland than he could otherwise have done, and assures them that he does not abandon the duty still incumbent on him as an Irish member of the Govern ment a duty which lie thus defines :—" That duty is still to contribute to the successful prosecution of that recent. - policy towards Ireland -which has been pursued by the Imperial Government, under the powerful leadership of Mr. Gladstone, and by that of Ireland, under the enlightened administration of Lord Spencer —a policy in which I have had faith for many years, and in days very different from the present, and which I am more than ever convinced, will work, and is working through a thousand channels, for the permanent welfare of all classes of our fellow countrymen." The retirement of Mr. Fortescue is sincerely regretted by the friends of the Government in Ireland. LAW AND POLICE. SERIOUS CHARGE AGAINST A BANKRUPT. —At the Oen- tral Criminal Court yesterday, before the Recorder, George Henderson Fairchild was charged under the Bank ruptcy Act with having, within four months of a petition being lodged against him in bankruptcy, removed a por- tion of his property. with intent to defeat the law and to defraud his creditors. There were also counts charging the defendant with maliciously damaging property. The defendant was formerly . the proprietor of the " Sun " public-house at Greenwich, which belongs to Messrs. Taylor, Walker, and Co, brewers. He entered into posses sion in November, 1869, and in the following July the landlords put in a distress for rent, and a sale of the effects took place. SERIOUS FORGERY.-At the Central Criminal Court, before the Recorder, Stanger Tate. 37, a man who has occupied a. good position in society, was charged with forging and uttering two cheques of the value, respec tively, of £3lO and £267, with intent to defraud. Prisoner it seems, made the acquaintance of an officer in the Royal Artillery, named Land, who had an account with Messrs. Cox, the Army agents. E ar ly i n O c t o b er t h ey were at Brighton, and prisoner got Land to write him a cheque for £lO, saying he wanted to send to Scotland to back a horse. Instead of using the cheque as stated, he kept it, and had thus the opportunity of seeing how it was written. A short time afterwards he went to Woolwich to see another officer, and took advantage of his absence from the room to remove four blank cheques from a cheque-book which was lying on the table. He subsequently wrote the cheques which formed the subject of the charge, and Messrs. Cox, think ing the signatures genuine, cased them. The prisoner pleaded, guilty, and was sentenced to five years' penal servitude. Mr. Poland, who was for the prosecution, asked that about £2OO of money which had been re covered should be handed to Messrs. Cox, who were the sufferers, and the application was granted. ANOTHER ESCAPE FROM HERTFORD. GAOL.— During the night of Saturday, or early on Sunday morn ing, a prisoner succeeded in effecting his escape front Hertford Gaol. His name is William Gordon, aged 32, described as, a confectioner, tramping from Edinburgh, and on the 4th of August last he was committed for bur glary, and stealing a silver tankard and other plate, from the house of Mr. James Adams, at Bishopstortford: The prisoner was employed in the gaol as a tailor, and effected :his escape in the following manner :—He was locked up as usual on Saturday night, and when the patrol left duty at six o'clock in th e morning he reported all safe. At sev en oclock Gordon was missing. H. had removed a.small iron grating in his cell by forcing out the wood work in which it was fixed, by the aid; it is supposed of his tailors' shears. He scaled the outer wall of the prison by an improvised rope, consisting of his sheets and blankets, and which he had taken the precau tion to weight with metal buttons served out to him in his capacity of tailor. Every effort was at once made by the governor of the gaol, Mr. S. Hatchard, to secure the runaway's capture. This is the second escape from Hertford prison within three months. THE POLICE AND EXTRA DUTIES.—A letter has -been sent by the Home Secretary to the magisterial authorities and others having power over the police in the country, stating that the matter. having been under his consideration, it has been decided that the inspection of common lodging-houses, the relief of vagrants and casuals, the inspection of nuisances, and the inspection of weights and measures are the only extra matters that can be under taken by the police with advantage to the public and a due consideration of their own duties. In Essex and several other counties the police are employed as cattle plague in spectors, and, according to this letter, if they continue this duty the Government allowance will not be made. Ih reference to this letter at the Quarter Sessions for Dorsetshire last week, the Chairman (Lord Portman) said nothing could be more inconvenient than to make a change during the winter quarter. He suggested that the Court should consider a plan as to the payment of the police. Mr. Floyer, M.P., said the question had sug gested itself to him whether the Court should not offer some remonstrance as to the limit which was attem p ted to be put upon the services of the police-officers who_ were_ -was th4:the Act of Parliament upon which under :the control and orders of that Court . the Th co e u f n e t c y t that constables should, in addition police.wlis founded-19th and 7—pro vided2othlyt.icitotroiat,hesierc.ordinai.y the justices in Quarter Sessions their respective counties as 'file duties, perform such duties c onnected . ° lWith the police in Secretary of State had no of Parliament ; he had no power I • l k o i y n e d r . ) H e shouldto took k o i t t like tob e to a p aszm er b t l o ed ov s e h r e r u id ld e r a e n q A ui c r t e. subscribet negative to a a n n Ay doctrinect. great assumption for Mr. Secretary Bruce to specify three He o P f l t r h . a F t or four kinds of ditties, and lay down that no other duties were connected with the police. Lord Portman was re quested to reply to the letter to the effect that no altera tion could be made this quarter. The Brahmo Somaj in Madras is making little progress. A short time ago a native paper was published by the Veda Somaj, for the purpose of instructing the people in its objects and uses, but from want of support the paper was discontinued. It is believed that a Tamil journal will be started in January next, and by this means the Sonia] and Us working will be fully known by the natives. The winter has set in with unusual severity -in Kulu, flocks of wild geese having winged their way to the plains in immense numbers. They occupied one entire night passing down the valley. To judge by the numbers of ducks and teal that have passed, it should be a capital season for sportsmen in the plains of the Punjab. His Excellency Sir Seymour Fitzgerald is at present holding grand durbar in the Capital of Kattywar, where all the chiefs of that province are assembled to do honour to the representative of their Sovereign. His Excellency the Viceroy was to proeeed to Dum Dum last Wednesday morning to inspect the new build ings and machinery for the manufacture of the Snider ammunition. The works are in an advanced state, and are only waiting for completion the arrival of the iron rJofing from England. After this inspection, his Excel lency was to pay a visit to Mr. Gilbert Hickey's chemical conservancy works, where experiments have been going on for some time past, with a view to solving the problem of how to utilise the sewage of towns in the readiest and most profitable manner. Mr. It. R. Bayne, of Calcutta, has gained the first prize of 1,000 rupees which was offered for a design for the new General Market at Madras, and the second prize of 500 rupees has been awarded to Mr. R. F. Chisholm. It is understood that Mr. Justice Kiudersley's appoint ment to the Bench of the Madras High Court is likely to become permanent. OBITUARY.—Major F. M. H. Forbes, Bengal Staff Corps, at Jullundur, December 3, aged 41; Captain Smallman, Executive Engineer, Landour, from p a ralysis; Major G. L. A. Kelly, Di s t r i c t Superintend en t of Police, at Loodianah, December 4, aged 32. The : Colombo Observer , announces the death in Cey!on- of Captain Jackson, late of her Majesty's 37th Regiment. Captain Jackson did good service in the Indian mutiny, thrown which his wife accompanied him. LADY PICOT.—Lady Pigot has lately returned from Metz, where she has been labouring among the sick and wounded French and Germans. Lady Pigot is ,Lbout to return to France, in order to establish near Paris' or Orleans a private ambulance in which she will be assisted by an English medical gentleman and his wife. NARROW ESCAPE.—An elderly woman, named Sarah Parker—a hcusekeeper in the service of Mr. New ton, of the Willow Grange, Twickenham—was fined 495. by the Brentford magistrates on Saturday for getting out of a train at Twickenham whilst in motion, on the 23rd December. From the evidence it appeared that the defendant had an almost miraculous escape, as she was dragged, clinging to the footboard of a second-class carriage, for upwards of thirty y ar d s b e f ore th e t ra i n was stopped. The fine was eventually paid. LORD TOWNSHEND'S LAST SCHEME. Lord Townshend's philanthropy often assumed a very eccentric shape, but I believe lie has conferred a great benefit upon a useful class of public servants by establishing the Cab men's Benevolent Association, which now consists of 300 members. An equally commendable experiment is the Boardmen's Co-operative Association, the object of which is to enable the public to employ " the sandwich men " without the intervention of a e cormorants, who, while paying only elevenpence a day for the work, charge their customers half a.erown.— Correspondent of the Scotsnum. TIIE BUSINESS IN THE PROBATE AND DIVORCE COURTS.—=The lists have just been issued of the business in these courts. There are 44 cases for hearing in the Probate Court, viz., 27 without juries, and 10 by special juries, but of the latter the Tichborne case will not come on. In the Divorce Court there are 130 eases for trial, 92 by the court itself, 26 common juries, 11 special, and one and one before the f u ll cour t. Of these 12 are for judicial separation,ilnder the one Legitimacyfor p restitutionDeclaration t o i f o n conjugal A o t. ai ri id gh t t l s ie rest mences on Wednesday. dissolution of marriage. The business of the court coin- THE MINISTRY.—The minor Ministerial changes rendered necessary by the vacancy in the Presidency of the Board of Trade are, we believe, practically decided upon. The Postmastership-General, unaccompanied by a seat in the Cabinet, was not a post which could tempt Mr. Stansfeld to leave the Treasury, and has been, as already announced, conferred upon Mr. Mon se n. This gentleman will b e succee d e d as Under-Secretary of State for the Colonies by Mr. Shaw-Lefevre. The Parliamen tary Secretaryship to the Board of Trade, which will thus be vacant, has been, it is understood, offered to Mr. Arthur Peel, who now fills a similar office at the Poor law Board. Mr. Peel will, we imagine, be succeeded by Mr. Hibbert, the member for Oldham.—Observer. NEW DESIGN FOR AN IRON-CLAD.—At the Liver pool Chamber of Commerce on Friday, Lord Sandon, M.P., Mr. Graves, M.P., and several practical men in spected, previous to their submission to the naval autho rities, several plans and models which Mr. H. Jordan, formerly Board of Trade surveyor, has just completed for the construction of armour-clad vessels. The introduction of a watertight iron bulkhead running from stein to stern is a new feature in the plan, giving immense stability to the vessel loncitudinally. The interior of the vessel is also strengthened by nine or ten transverse bulk heads, as well as by the application of a longitudinal iron framing upon the same principle as that of the patent composite ship framing. The iron plates are put on vertically, a surface of teak or pitch pine being laid on for their reception. A saving of half the time usually re quired for construction is estimated, as well as a sum of Agin court. in the building of ten vessels equal to the Agin- THE CONDITION OF WESTMEATH.—His Excel lency the Lord Lieutenant, who has been visiting Lord Greville, was at Mullingar on Saturday, and received an address from the town commissioners, in which, they expressed approval of his Excellency's mer ciful yet firm administration of the laws, their loyal devotion to the Crown, and sincere adherence to a Government so anxious to benefit this country. His Excellency, in reply, said with great pain he felt bound to remark on the condition of that part of the country, for whilst general prosperity and freedom from crime prevailed throughout Ireland, that county, and part adjoining it, had been unfortunate exceptions. Within a very few weeks the most wanton murders and other out rages had occurred, which showed that a barbarous and lawless spirit still exists among the population. Certain circumstances proved that these were not acts of personal revenge against the victim, but the work of an organised society, which, though, as he believed, few in number, yet, by its own cruel and arbi trary code, attempts to regulate the affairs of the neigh bourhood. This was calculated to hinder. the introduetim i and accumulation of wealth. It drove good men fron;t, the locality. No matter what political party might be authority, it was incumbent on' th em t o crush any Otgallj sation which attempted to enforce its laws by murder and outrage. To meet this end an exceptional measure was passed last session, which had had. its effect, and the Government were prepared to exercise its provisions to the fullest extent. Though it had not yet succeeded in stopping crime, they did not despair that it might yet do so. If found insufficient, there were other means which Parliament would be amply justified in apply ing. In the end the law was sure to be too strong for the leaders of disorder. His Excellency conehalea by appealing to all classes to aid the efforts of the Government. NEWS FROM INDIA. We have received the Bombay mails to date Saturday, December 17th. The following heads of intelligence are from the Times of India and Bombay Gazette:— The health of Colonel G. A. Ronny, V.C., ~ Must, we regret to observe, be greatly undermined. A medical board was ordered to assemble at that gallant officer's quarters on the 10th inst., to report upon the state oi his health. The Countess of Mayo and party, consisting of the Earl of Wicklow, Colonel Leslie, Sir Percy and Lady Burrell, Colonel and Mrs. Maxwell, Mr. Burrell, and Colonel Delaine, arrived in Bombay harbour, in the steamship Arabia, on Wednesday evening last. His Excellency the Governor-General has appointed the Hon. F. S. Chapman and Mr. A. P. Howell to be members of the Central Committee for the London Inter national Exhibition of 1871, in addition to vadY nominated. Ensign Gilbert, 2-60th Rifles, proceeds to England on sick certificate. - The extraordinary disclosures made before the court-martial, by which he was tried fur insubordination are do doubt known to our military readers. Sympathy runs strong in Ensign Gilbert's favour. The decision of the court is not yet known. Mr. J. Westland has been confirmed in his ap pointment as Under-Secretary to the Financial Depart ment. The medical profession in India have been solicited to subscribe for a testimonial to the late Professor Syme, of Edinburgh. The - testimonial is to take the form of a fellowship for the promotion of surgery in the Univer sity of Edinburgh, and a marble bust of the late professor to be placed in the University Library or in the Hall of the Royal Infirmary. Fever continues prevalent throughout all the large towns of the Punjab. 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