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• -• , QUI • At t4 *,• . 4 ' 4. .0,1 - 2 w . • r „, , . „ lra_ . , • - • 4 1 ' • rtz 4t • I , • dr, , . . • • kt to DO re N°. 24,514. LONDON, MONDAY, JANUARY 9, 1871. PENNY. CRYSTAL PALACE.-G RE AT PANT 0- MIME, GULLIVER ; or Harlequin Brobdignag, by H. B. ramie. Produced by E. T. Smith, DAILY. Miss C. Parkes, Master Percy Roselle. 150 Children. Mdlle. Soltke, and Corps de Ballet. Transformation and otter Scenes, by Mr. F. Fenton.. Beau tiful Decorations, Giant Christmas Tree, Fancy Fair. Palace agreeably warmed. Amusements, under Mr. Nelson Lee's direction at 12.30. Professor Hermann ; Mexican Athletes ; the Brothers Daniels ; D'Auban and Warde, &c. Illuminated Pictures of Constantinople and Suez Canal on view 2 till 6. Fine Arts Courts, Picture Gallery, &c, MR. (ALBERT'S NEW NOVEL. Now Ready at all the Libraries, in 8 Vols., F. T II OM AS A N D • DOMESTIC SEWING MACHINES ARE MANUFACTURED SPECIALLY FOR FAMILY USE. C 0 . ' S N A TIONA L TEMPERANCE LEAGUE THE WEEKLY PRE6S. M_ ART HA. 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In the North, General Manteuffel has beaten back once mo re th e grea tly super i or f orces o f F a idhe4e. General von Werder, in the East, has received Iwo reinforcements; there has been a German success naar Havre ; and the affair at Vendome, which was rightly claimed as a French success, for a German force liar driven back, turns out to have been one of the most - Wil- Hunt feats performed by German soldiers during the war. When the news of the taking of Mont Avron becaine known, the Maires of Paris had a meeting and topk counsel as to what was to be done, and how long the city could subsist on the stores it still contains. Everyone was determined on resisting to the last ; but the conclusfen was arrived at, and was suffered to be made public, tliat on or abut the 18th of January, that is, in ten days freim the present time, fresh meat will come to an end in Paris. The people who suffer moat in 1 - aHs are at present exactly the people who say least, and who would be most ashamed of seeming deficient in 'patriotism. They are the families of the upper classes of moderate means, and the families of the bourgeoisie. The very poor reeeire daily rations, and the National Guard get two and a-half francs a day; and a large proportion of them, findiiig that they get their money with very little troubie and still less danger, are exceedingly demonstrative as patriots, and will not hear of surrender. A private citizen who dared to speak of capitulation would run the risk of imiAg immediately lynched. But General 'L'ruchu will ha ve.o announce the sad necessity of surrender when he sees that ail chance of relief or or successful. sorties is over, and that he can no longer feed the pour and the troupe. would be an act of real courage to make this announoe meat, but it will probably have to be done, and it will be au act of courage and humanity to make it iu manner and at such a time as to spare Paris from tile horrors of starvation after it has capitulated. • (-- - --, N 11 ~ ~..:,ira , ,... . .c. ......„.„.„:„.„,,...3,„ 4 ,...:-., ..,t,,- ..,... .._ „,v • 4 „,,,r ~. __,..._ The New Novel, by the Author of "Lady Audley's Secret," &c. will be ready at all Libraries on January 10, entitled F T ON'S QUES T They hem, braid, bind, and quilt ; are very light to use, steady by their weight, and are as near as possible NOISELESS. Their Mechanism is so simple that purchasers can easily work them by referring to the instructions forwirded with the machine. TO WORK BY -HAND, from .. R. 3 ss. 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The genuine illia,!_setuare green package, with William Lambert, 8, lung tehl Btreet, Charing-cross,'' engraved on the Government .~..:-~° "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 whioh ' 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. —Athenceura. "Mr. 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 nature, 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. "air. 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. "There is much that is very beautiful in the poems before us—a collection of the thoughts, the emotions, the feelings of a whole 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 but fair 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 tone 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 mere 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."—Punch. " We find in the volume a luxuriant imagery, the fruit of a life-long study of nature. As for flowers !—Mr. Kent is as well up in them as Shake ere himself. Lastly, it recommends itself to us by its historical sympathies and views, and by the charm ing pictures of domestic life, with its affections and blessings, which It frequently affords us." —The Month. CHARLTON TUCKER, 21, Northumberland-street, Strand. In royal Bvo., handscinely but 'd in cloth, full gilt, gilt edges price 205.. post free 21s. THE ILLUSTRATED NAT URAL HISTOR Y of BRITi..II 1%10T11.3. Ily Edward Newman. P.Z.S. 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During the present year the Meetings have been held nearly every week in some of the most frequented districts of the metropolis. The promoters have abundant evidence that these efforts have been most successful in effecting a great moral change in many fallen ones. To enable them to continue their important work, FUNDS are earnestly solicited, and will be thankfully received by Mr. John Stabb, Hon. Sec., 5, Red Lion-square, W.C., London ; and at the Union Bank of London (Carey-street Branch), W.C. - ' 4 ,,EAMEN'S HOSPITAL (late Dreadnought).— Notice is hereby given, that this HOSPITAL is now RE ,IOVED to the late Infirmary of the Royal Hospital, Green rich, where any seaman, needing medical or surgical care, will be admitted on personal application, as heretofore, without in troduction or recommendation. The Society's offi3es are re moved from the City to the same building. KEMBALL COOK, House-Governor and Secretary. MUTUAL LOAN FUND ASSOCIATION (Incorporated by Act of Parliament, 1859). 4, RUSSELL-STREET, COVENT-GARDEN, LONDON, And 38, QUEEN'S-ROAD, BRIORTON, ADVANCES MONEY upon personal security, Bills of Sale, Freehold or Leasehold Property, for one, two, or throe y ears, payable weekly, monthly, or quarterly. Bills promptly dis counted. Forms free on receipt of stamped envelope. EDWARD lIARPER, Secretary. THE GREAT WESTERN HOTEL. (SNOW-HILL STATION), BIRMINGHAM. "One of the most elegant, comfortable, and economical hotels in the three kingdoms."—The Field, July 81, 1869. THE GREAT WESTERN HOTEL. (SNOW-HILL STATION), BIRMINGHAM. "One of the most elegant, comfortable, and economical hotels in thethree kingdoms."—The Field, July 31, 1869. H OMELESS BOYS OF LONDON. REFUGES FOR HOMELESS AND DESTITUTE ( MILDREN and CHICHESTER TRAINING SHlP.—Upwards of 50v 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 sa. for a month. Contributions thankfully received by the London and West minster Bank, 214, High Holborn, W. 4., and 41, Lothbury, E.C., and by WILLIAM WILLIAMS, Seeretaiy. No. 8, Great Queen-street, Lincoln's Inn Fields, W.C. SCHWEPPE'S MINERAL WATERS. SOHNVEPPE'S SODA. WATER, So celebrated now for upwards of a century. SCHWEPPE'S LEMONADE, A most grateful and refreshing beverage, so useful in cases of Fever. SCHWEPPE'S POT SS WATER, Strongly recommended by the Faculty in cases of Gout, ctc. SCHWEPPE'S MALVERN SELTZER, Prepared from the Malvern Water, so renowned for its purity. SCH WEPPE'S BOTTLES Are protected by a Label having Name and Trade Mark. Manufactories at London, Liverpool, Derby, Bristol, Glasgow and Malvern. FINE FLAVOURED STRONG BEEF TEA, AT ABOUT 211). A PINT. ASK FOR LIEBIG COMPANY'S EXTRACT OF MEAT, REQUIRING BARON LIEBIG, THE INVENTOR'S, SIGNATURE ON EVERY JAR. Being the only guarantee of genuineness. B 0 C K-B I N H. CHEMICAL MANUFACTORY, 3, CITY GARDENS, CITY ROAD, London, N. i3INKO'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, LIEBIG'S PRINCIPLE. Warranted Free from Alum. Penny Packets. and 6d. and ls. Canisters. - 110pINKO'S PATENT IMPERIAL PHENIX POWDER. Muslins, or any other Fabrics, being dipped In a solution of this powder, will not take fire, thereby pre venting danger to life. In Canisters, 6d. and is. each. DINKO'S PATENT IMPERIAL BRILLIANT FLUID. For Cleansing Window, Looking, Plate, and all other kinds of Glass. In Bottles, 6d. and ls. each. ALEXANDRA ORPHANAGE for INFANTS, Hornsey-rise, near Highgate, N. Children eligible from any part of the Kingdom. Under the immediate patronage of Their Royal Highnesses the PRINCE and PRINCESS of WALES, and the - CROWN PRINCESS of PRUSSIA. A MEETING of Governors was held on THURSDAY, November 17, 1870, at the City Terminus Hotel, Cannon-street, for the ELECTION of TEN INFANTS, Two of whom to be retained until sixteen years of ago. ROBERT JONES, Esq., Sheriff of London and Middlesex, in the Chair. At the close of the Ballot the following were declared to be SUCCESSFUL : ELECTED TO CONTINUE UNTIL SIXTEEN TEARS OF AGE. 1. Scarlett, Alice Maud.... 635 12. Bloom, Louisa ELECTED TO CONTINUE UNTIL NINE YEARS OF AGE. 3. Richards, IlamyWilliam 648 7. Stevens, Elizabeth 4. Leigh, Charles Edward.. 576 8. Mather, Selina Agnes 439 5. Eyles, Alfred Henry .... 490 9. Bennett, Louisa Mary 431 6. Childs, Alice Rebecca .. 458 10. Curtis, Elizabeth Maud 429 A vote of thanks to the Chairman and to the Scrutineers ,erminated the proceedings. JOSEPH SOUL, Hon. Secretary. 73, Cheapside. URGENT APPEAL.—The Committee very earnestly appeal for Contributions in aid of the BUILDING FUND especially, as well as for the general purposes of the Charity, which has no funded property, but depends wholly upon voluntary support. No salaries are paid but to the household. The Orphange is open to visitors. Q SAVIOUR'S HOSPITAL and REFUGE, kj. Alfred-terrace, Upper Holloway, N.—This Institution affords a Refuge for Women seeking to abandon a life of sin, especially those about to become mothers, and provides a Home for the Children of such. FUNDS are very urgently NEEDED. Bankers, London and South Western (Holloway Branch). HUGH R. GOUGH, Hon. Sec. t i v tit 4 to s.. t * - at • 4 .ktar BADE ➢LARK. PARIS 1867. 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It is an infallible remedy for Baldness, and con tains the essential requisites for Cleansing, Bcautifying, and Restoring the Hair. 22. WELLINGTON-STREET, STRAND, LONDON, W.C. THE RELEASE OF THE FENIANS The Spectator makes an announcement which we sin cerely hope is not true, though, looking at what has already happened, there is too much reason to fear it has probability to countenance it. The statement is that the Government is now reconsidering the conditions on which the Fenian prisoners were released, with a view to with drawing them in the case of, at least, some of the convicts. In the first instance there was, we think, a good deal to be said against requiring the Feniaus to go abroad, which practically, of course, meant to go to America, the very place where they would be most dangerous, and would find most congenial companionship and opportunities for mischief. Besides, in acts of public as of private liberalty half-measures are always a mistake. Our own opinion has always been that the Fenian convicts ,should been treated just the same as other criminals sen tenced to similar punishments, and that the dura tion of their . sentences should have run its full course. But if they were to be released before their time, the, release might as well have been unconditional. Whether, however, the conditions deliberately imposed by the Government should now be repealed is quite another question. The evil of a change in the decision of the Government is the proof it will afford of the weakness and hesitation of that body, and especially its susceptibility to public clamour. The Irish may not be par ticularly logical people, but they can hardly fail to appreciate the meaning of any conces sions which are made to the violent demands of Fenian sympathisers. Perhaps if the convicts would all stay at home, and get elected to Parliament like Mr. Martin, the House of Commons would be the safest place for them ; but the Government, if they now give way, will have shewn that they will yield anything if only asked in a violent manner, and the next demand may be a more serious one.—Pall Mall Gazette. PICTURES IN PROGRESS. It is as yet too early to form anything like a definite opinion of the character of the next Exhibition of the Royal Academy, but we hear of much excellent material for the same being already commenced. The exceptionally gloomy character of the present winter, however, is very much against anything like rapid progress. Mr. Frith, R.A., is engaged, we understand, on a large work representing the " tapis vert " at Homburg, and which, when completed, promises to be—like the " Derby Day" and "Railway Station "—one of the popular attractions of the season.—Mr. Millais, R.A., is, we believe, finishing his " Moses," begun some time back; and amoung his other contributions for the year will be a landscape, of which report speaks as being au exceptionally fine work.—Mr. Calderon, RA., is engaged on a tableau depicting some royal lady of the period of Louis Quinze preparing to enter upon a re ception of the Court. A maid-servant arranges her train, a hair-dresser adds the finishing touch to her " chevelure," and her ladies-in-waiting are smoothing their dresses and composing themselves to make a stately sweep into the presence of the courtiers. Mr. Calderon will also exhibit a large portrait-picture of a lady and gentleman well known for their splendid collection of modern works of art. Mr. Elmore. RA., is working, we believe on a subject from "Lorelei," and which contains a number of figures.—Mr. Leighton, R.A., will be represented by the " Andromache," " Her cules Struggling with the An g el of Death," and other works, which he was prevented by illness from finishing in time for last year's Exhibition.—We regret to hear that Sir Edwin Landseer is still far from well, and that another member of the Royal Academy—Mr. Foley. R.A. —is also suffering from indisposition.—The Architect. The Mr. Anderson whom Miss Garrett is about to marry is a wealthy shipowner. He acted as treasurer of her committee in Marylebone. There is every probability of the proceedings against Mr. Mackonochie being followed up by a raid against other clergymen addicted to Ritualistic practices. SCIENCE AND ART GOMM—The weather has not been altogether favourable to health lately, and we reget to say that Sir Edwin Landseer is not so well as his friends could wish. Mr. J. H. Foley, another distin guished Academician, is also indisposed, and unable to attend personally in the studio.—M. Alma Tadema has left for good his house in Brussels, and is now perma nently settled in London. His beautiful picture of " The Vintage " he is having reduced for the engraver, and the work is going on under his own eye. It will be pub lished by Messrs. E. Gambart and Co.—Mr. Charles Deschamps has forwarded us an extract from the Journal des _Wats, by which we are happy to see that Gustave Dora, about whose fate there has been much solicitude lately, is all safe in Paris—where he ought to be. He was seen among a number of government dignitaries, and men belonging to the world of politics, lit era t ure , and' art, who had assembled after the last sortie to watch the bringing in of the wounded. —M. Bonvin, well known for his works in genre, has to be added to the list of French artists now in London. THE RANGE OF GUNS.—Apropos of the siege of Paris, it may be interesting to note here some of the longest ranges on record. At Shoeburyness, in 1856, the old smooth-bore 68-pounder, with a charge of 161 b., and at an elevation of 27 deg., threw a common spherical shell of 671 b. 5,600 yards. In 1858 a rifled Armstrong 32-pounder, at 33 deg. elevation, with 61b. charge, threw a shot 9,153 yards. About the same time a 7-incli gun, rifled by Mr. Lynall Thomas, charge 251 b. elevation 37 1 deg. , shot 1761 b., ranged 10,075 yards. 'ln 1864 a 13in. gun, charge 701 b., elevation 23 deg., shot 5111 b ., ran g ed 7,402 yards. The Woolwich Oin. muzzle -loading rifled gun, at 33 deg. eleva tion, and with 431 b. charge, has thrown its common shell, with 181 b. of powder, burstinc , charge, to a distance of 9,900 yards. The Bin. Woolwich gun, with a charge of 30th., and at an elevation of 16fr deg., has thrown its shell 6,600 yards. During the Armstrong and Whitworth competitive trial, in 1864, very long ranges were occasionally attained. The 70-pounder breechloading Armstrong gun, firing a charge,zle-1 o d i ranged n 701 b. shot with 91 b. charge, ranged at 15 deg. 4,728 yards, s Y h a ot rd w g ith a Th l e Olb z m . O A s a t n r d on a g t , 2 fi l ri d n e g g. a 7 5 0 ,121 . at 15 deg. 5,291 yards, and at 21 deg. 6,330 yards. The Whitworth 70-pounder attained the longest ranges, owing small - to its projectile being of comparatively• diametere with a shot of 701 b. and charge of 101 b., it ranged at 15 deg, 6,252 yards ;at 12 deg. 7,965 yards, and at 33 eg •. 9,480 yards.—Engineer. d WHY SHOULD WE NOT RECOGNISE THE REPUBLIC ? The Spectator says the conflict of testimony as to the intentions of France in relation to sending an ambassador to the Conference is so great, that we can hardly doubt but that, unless there is some difference of view en the subject between M Gainbetta and M. Jules li'avre, which the indications hardly suggest, the real debateable 14 . 6 in the mind of th e Gov ernmen t o f _National Defence, •is Low beat to secure a formal recognition by England of tire new Government in France, whether by holding absolutely aloof till that recognition is accorded, or by entering the Conference simply to demand that recognition auu retiring if it is not given. Fur our own parts, we cannot understand, and believe it to be impossible to defend the reserve of cur Government on this heati.. So long as there is a real internal dispute as to the Government, we hold our hands and observe ; as soon as it is clear that there is none, that all parties are acting under the same assumptions as to the sources of power, we do not profess to be more fastidious than the nation itself. We recognise what the people recognise. That has been always the general profession, though that has not .always been the practical principle of our Govern ment. And it seems to us absolutely to demand the formal recognition of the existing Government of France, against which not a hand or a voice has been raised in France, except in Lyons and Marseilles by a party of anarchists speedily suppressed, during the whole four months of war and struggle. if General Trochu, M. Gambetta, and their colleagues do not constitute the formal Government of France, where is that Govern ment ? Yet, though the exieting Government has been guilty of no violence ; though it has come into power without a struggle ; though it has ruled France for , four months ; though it has raised great armies, and demanded popular sacrifices such as .might have giVen rise to popular tumults even if the Government had been one of the longest standing, and though no such tumults have arisen ; though its morality and legality are infinitely less questionable on any ground than the morality and legality of the President's Government on the 3rd December, 1851,—in spite of all this, our Government still stands aloof, and does not think it right to acknoW ledee formally the authority and right of the universally accepted Government of a great nation. We assert that this is not creditable to Mr. Gladstone and Lord Gran ville ; and that had the " provisional " ruler of France and her armies been, instead of M..Gambetta and General Trochu, the Comte de Paris, we should have had King Louis Philippe 11. or King Louis XIX. (as the case might have been), acknowledged by England long before this, as the King of France—even though there might have been an element of uncertainty attaching to the duration of his reign. THE POSITION OF THE MINISTRY. Some persons, observes the Economist, think that there are great dangers close ahead to the Ministry arising out of foreign questions. And we admit that foreign ques tions, when of magnitude, are, above all others, dangerous to a Government. They are very apt to divide its fol lowers. A member of Parliament may have the best confi dence in a Government on a set of familiar and known subjects ; but if, on a sudden, some strange and unfamiliar foreign question arises, he may without blame or inconsistency be dubious, or oppose. And the constituencies may and will do the same. In this shifting world a Ministry elected upon one set of questions is apt to be instantaneously weakened if another set is suddenly substituted. But though this be the unfavourable general doctrine, we do not for ourselves in this case much fear any especial danger. We have much confidence in Lord Granville, and even more confidence in the tendency of the world. To turn out a very strong Government,' the critical issue must be of immense importance —must affect peace or war, national honour or national dis honour. Now the principal Power in the present political world is Prussia, and Prussia must want present peace—temporary rest. She will not seek to quarrel With us, and without her consent and instigation no one else will. And therefore, though prophecies are rash, we ex pect and believe that no foreign question will destroy"this Ministry, but rather that their adroit and sound dealing with foreign affairs will support and strengthen them - . But the new foreign questions are not the only new ones. The war has on a sudden changed " army reform" from a future possibility to a present necessity. And the subject is in a most singular state. The present generation of Englishmen - are very ignorant of military matters ; they have scarcely thought of them; they have never had the op portunities and the means of thinking effectually about thew. We know that we ought to obtain a better army than we now have, but we do not accurately or sufficiently know iu what it should be better, or how we should begin to make it better. Naturally, therefore, we look to the Ministry, and we look in vain. On military matters we have a crammed Minister speaking to an ignorant nation, and this is very dangerous. Very likely the defect will not shake the Government. The professed army reformers are wholly disagreed, and we may have to accept what Mr. Cardwell gives us, though we distrust it, because we do not at all know how to get a better. Yet such grudging acceptance is almost as f a t a l t o th e - prestige of a Ministry as a defeat itself. But Mr. Disraeli and his followers cannot fairly claim to treat the new subjects better than Mr. Gladstone and his followers treat them. And on this ground we believe the Ministry will stand firm. If they had only a ma jority of ten—if they were watched by an active and enterprising Opposition, believinc , in itself and trusting its leaders—if th e s e l ea d ers could. make a Cabinet better for the impending problems than the existing Cabinet-- we should think a change probable, or at least, not im probable. But a strong Ministry with a weak Opposj. tion is an army without an enemy, and till there is an enemy it cannot be overthrown or conquered. REPRESENTATION OF GREENWICIL—Mr, Baxter Langley, acting on the petition calling on the Premier to resign his seat for Greenwich, is already in the field, an t d asks the electors not to forget their old and tried friend.' THE PopE.—To allay any apprehension as to We health of the Holy Father it is only necessary to say that on Christmas night he celebrated Mass at midnight in his private chapel, again at daw n , an d at n i ne o ' clock des cended to the Sistine, where, in presence of. several car dinals and bishops, he again celebrated an d gave Com munion with his o wn hands to his household and a number of strangers present.— Weekly .Register. IRISH FLAX.--A competitve exhibition of flax grown in the county Louth was held on Wednesday in Dundalk, under the auspices of the Flax Association of from Belfast. Most of the competitors were cultivators of half an acre to three acres. The quality of the flax exhi bited evoked high encomiums ffromthe judges, who said - • n it or w th. tould bring the highest price in the markets ok the "L A SILENCIEUSE," Provided with Patent Hook and Needle Guard, which prevents the breaking of thread and needle, is the only really SILENT LOCK - STITCH SEWING MACHINE ON TTTE ROTATING HOOK PRINCIPLE. "These Sewing Machines are superior to any yet exhibited in England."—Court Circular, July 16, 1870. Patentees and Manufacturers—POLLACK, SCHMIDT, & Co., 210 A, Regent-street, London, W. HOUSE h U II N - S - N - •