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terprise with undaunted firmness, and that no
event. short 'of his death could have excited
more general and sincere sorrow.
In that death ride of Balaklava Lord GEORGE
displayed much higher and nobler qualities
than mere negative courage He commanded
the second line, composed of the 11th Hus-
sars and 4th Dragoons. He rode at their
head, passed beyond the Russian guns, fought
with the overwhelming masses of the enemy
until it was possible to fight no longer, then
rallied the remnants of his line, and brought
the survivors from the field with that cool
and collected courage which is still rarer in
retreat than the impetuous heroism which
characterised him in the charge. Not only
did he not run away, but he maintained the
fight till the last moment, and face to face
with death gave his commands as firmly as
if he had been engaged in parade duty.
" What man's life did he sa% e?" asks the
Times. It wuuld not be unfair to reply—the
life of every soldier whom he brought safely
out from the fray.

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London, England, 1855-08-11

K.ENT MUTUAL FIRE
INSURANCE SOCIETY,
Queen-street-plaoe, New Cannon-street, London,
and Rochester, Rent, August 8, 1835.
NOTICE is hereby given, that the ANNUAL GENERAL
MEETING of the Members of the Kent Mutual Fire Insurance
Society will be held at the Clarendon Hotel, Milton, next
Graveseixd, on Thursday, the 90th day of August,lB3s, at Three
o'clock precisely, for receiving and considering the Annual
Reports of the Directors and Auditors, and for other purposes,
conformably to the Rules of the Society.
GEORGE CUMMING, Manager.
London, England, 1855-08-11

GERMANY

Notwithstanding all official 'assertions to the con-
trary, the Austrian army of Italy is being considerably
increased. The Opinione of Turin states that there
are 44,000 men in Lombardy, and mare than that
number in the Venetian provinces. The recruits
who were under drill have been incorporated in the
regiments of Italy, which have thus been increased
by one-third. For some days past a great number of
passports for France have been refused.
The Hamburg Senate has refused to grant a char
ter for the establishment of the new Bank of North
Germany, according to the prospectus already pub-
lished.
London, England, 1855-08-11

18,S-JOYCE'S PATENT WATERPROOF ANTI-CORROSIVE

PERCUSSION CAPS.
JOYCE has much pleasure in submitting
F
. to the notice of Sportsmen a greatly-improved Percussion
Cap, for which a Patent was granted on the 3rd of April last, and
which can be warranted as the best Primer for Detonating Guns
ever manufactured, whether for the Army, Navy, or the Field.
The principle on which these Caps are made differs materially
front any hitherto adopted. In lieu of Metallic Foils or Linings,
as they are termed, and other substaucesof an &wall; injudicious
character, which cannot be consumed without the introduction
of the most corroding materials, these Patent Caps have their
detonating composition covered with a highly waterproof sub-
stance, burning with as much facility as the powder itself, and in
no degree detracting from that certainty and sharpness of tire, as
well as anti-corrosive property, so necessary for the convenience
and comfort of those who use them.

JOYCE'S PATENT CAPS are equally certain in all weather
wet or dry, and, if firmly pressed down on the nipples. will
close the aperture, and render the powder in the barrels air-
tight, keeping it quite dry. Sportsmen are recommended to re-
load as soon as possible in misty and wet weather, otherwise
the moisture deposited inside the barrel damps the charge, and
occasions hang fires. Manufacturer of Wire Cartridges and
Weddings of every description. Counting•house, 67, Upper
Thames street, London.
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LONDON, SATURDAY, AUGUST 11, 1855

POSTSCRIPT.

HOUSE OF LORDS.-FRIDAY.

In reply to the Earl of MALMEBBURY,
The LORD CHANCELLOR said that it was his inten-
tion to reintroduce the Leases of Settled Estates Bill
next session.

Lord CAMPBELL complained of the want of union
between the two houses, which had caused the loss
of the bill.

The Earl of MALMESBURY called attention to the
hardships suffered by the English prisoners in their
marches through Russia, and hoped that the Go-
vernment would make some remonstrance on the
subject.
On the motion of the Duke of ARGYLL, the stand-
ing order was suspended, to allow the Public Health
Bill to be read a second time.
The Consolidated Fund (Appropriation) Bill
passed through committee.
On the motion for going into• committee on the
Exchequer-Bills ( 7,000,0001.) Bill,

Lord MONTEAGLE objected to issuing hills falling
due at long periods, when no one could foresee what
would he the circumstances of the country. He
further objected to the Newspaper Stamp measure,
and other financial operations of the session.

A discussion followed, in which the Earl of
MALRESBURY commented rather strongly on the
Turkish loan, and used expressions respecting
France, which called up Lord CLARENDON. Earl
GREY added some remarks on the same subject.

The bringing up the report of amendment on the
Limited Liability Bill produced a discussion in which
attempts were made by Lord Campbell and other
peers to induce the Government to agree to a mini-
mum of capital in companies under the bill. It was
argued that as the bill stood its extensive machinery
might be used for companies with 250/. capital. On
the other side, it was said that the hare idea of such
a company making use of the bill was ridiculous.
Ultimately the report was agreed to, auct the house
gijourueti,

THE PRESS.

HOUSE OF COMMONS-FRIDAY.

The house met at half past three.
Mr. BOWYER made some objection to the formatiou
of an Italian legion, defending the Government of
Italy, and saying that the soldiers of the legion when
disbanded would create disturbance.
Lord PkLMERSTON replied that the legion would
consist of three thousand men, not at all likely to
cause mischief, and well qualified to do good service
to the country. Adverting to the religious persecu-
tions in Tuscany, he said that they were totally
without excuse, and he was surprised that any one
could defend the proceedings of such a Govern-
ment.

The house then went into committee on the
Despatch of Business (Court of Chancery) Bill, on
the first clause of whieh some discussion arose on
the props iety of giving power to increase the number
of chief clerks as well as junior clerks, in which Mr.
HADFIELD, Sir J. GRAHAM, the SOLICITOR GENERAL,
and other members took part, after which the bill
was reported read a third time and passed.
The house adjourned at half past eight.
London, England, 1855-08-11

HARRINGTON, PARKER, AND CO.,
WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS,
&e, PALL-MALL, London,
offer to the Public old and superior WINES, pure and of the
finest quality, at prices not exceeding those charged for ordi-
nary Wines.
HARRINGTON, PARICRR, and Co. would call especial attention
to their pale and golden DINNER SHERRIES, RS under:—
Imperial Pints, 295. to 84s. per dozen, or bottled in
Reputed Quarts, BSs. to 48. per dozen.
Agents for ALLSOPP'S PALE end INDIA ALES.
London, England, 1855-08-11

BUSINESS.

Number of

Policies
issued.

811,934 10 8
8,199 19 I

618,14110 1

P7LRE.
TRUATEES.
_

Isaac Belsey, Esq., Rochester
William Squire Plane, Esq., Gravesend
John Saddington, Esq., Gravesend. '
Upwards of 11,000 Policies have been issued. Policies issued
for small sums and short periods. Guarantee Fun], £lOO,OOO.
Policies may be effected daily; and Prospectuses, Annual
Reports, Proposal Forms, and all other Information, will be
supplied upon application at the Chief Offices, the Branches, or
at any of the numerous Agencies throughout the United King-
dom and Foreign Countries, personally or by letter.

OLORGE CUMMING, Manager.
Agents Wanted iu some vacant Localities.

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Improvements. Strong Fireproof Safes, Cash and Deed
Boxes. Oomplete lists of sizes and prices may be had on appll•
cation. •

CHUBB and SON, 57, SL Paul's-churchyard, London; 28,
Lord-street, Liverpool. 10, Market-street, Manchester; and
Horsley-flelds, Wolverhampton.

212° MILNERS' HOLD FAST
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The Strongest, Best., and Cheapest Safeguards extant.
MILNERS' PMENIX (212.,) SAFE WORKS, LIVER.
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rooms, 8 and 8, Lord-street, Liverpool. London Depot, 44,
Moorgate-street, Oity. Circulars free by post..

KEATING'S COUGH LOZENGES.
Upwards of forty years' experience has fully confirmed the
superior reputation of these Lozenges, in the cure of Asthma,
Winter Cough. Hoarseness, Shortness of Breath, and other Pul-
monary Maladies.—Prepared and sold in boxes,ls.lid., and tins,
25.94., 4a. 6d., and 10s. fiti. each, by Thomas Keating, Chemist,
&c., No. 79, St. Paul's Churchyard, London.—The Testimonials
of their efficacy are too numerous for publication.

THE ONLY HARMLESS APERIENT.-
' REIN'S DOUBLE-ACTION FOUNTAIN, producing a
continual stream without theintroduction of air. A little water
will gi% e instantaneous relief in cases of obstructions—it is its
own reservoir—may be carried in the pocket ready for use to the
most convenient places. Also, Rein's improved Railway Con
venience, for travellers and invalids, adapted for ladles and gen
tlemeu. Mrs. Rein attends on Ladies at their residences, and
at home. To be had only of the ii.ventor and maker, who menu.
factures every mechanical assistance for infirmities, F. C • Mow,
108, Strand, nearly opposite Exeter-hail.
London, England, 1855-08-11

SHARES.

The Railway Share Market has been much de-
pressed, and continues dull. The dividend on the
North-Western Railway has been declared at a lower
rate of 4 per cent. per annum, and even the pay-
ment on this reduced scale has exhausted the
available fund to within 7,0001. On other Stocks,
and especially Great• Westerns, a parallel decrease is
anticipated, and the traffic returns continue to evince
a marked want of the elasticity which at this period
of the year is generally expected. Upon the miscel-
laneous class of undertakings a more sanguine
feeling is manifest, Banking Shares being in consi-
derable demand. The new City Bank commenced
business on Monday very successfully in its tempo-
rary offices in Exchange buildings, and has entered
a large number of good customers on its books.

BRITISH ru:
OFFICI

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B per Cent. Consols
Ditto for Account
• per Cents Reduced
3 per Cents
Long Annuities
Bonk Stook, 7 per Cent

Uranium
Exch. Bills, 2d. per diem
India Bonds, (1,0001)

Per Cent.

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London, England, 1855-08-11

TURKISH LOAN.

This bill passed through committee in the Lords
and WEIS reported on Monday. Lord ST. LEONARDS
male a discursive speech on the Vienna Con-
ferences, alleging many objections on the ground of
policy to the terms of the loan itself, and especially
urging the Government to get rid of the pledges of
the livyptian tribute and the customs of Smyrna.
He complained that by a faulty translation the treaty
bound England jointly with France, and severally by
London, England, 1855-08-11

THE PRESS.

the Kurruckpore Rajah, which was reported
in the Times of the 3rd inst. In that decision
it was shown that the Company, claiming to
resume an enormous tract of land from its own
lessee in perpetuity, had actually, after the
claim had been repeatedly thrown out by its
own servants, sent a judge down specially to
give a decision in its favour; and that, having
thus got a verdict under an arrangement by
which defeat was impossible, it seized on the
property, and has fur the last ten years held
it against the lawful, and for the forty previous
years the undisputed, owner. It was fortu-
nate for the Kurruckpore Rajah that his lands
were Zemindarry, and that he had the means
of maintaining this enormously-expensive
and unequal contest ; for, had the lands been
Enam or Jaghire lands, no appeal would have
lain to the Privy Council, and he would have
been entirely at the Directors' mercy. Or had
he been a poor Zemindar, with right ever so
clearly on his side, and power to appeal, the
want of funds would have prevented his
appealing, and so he must have been equally
ruined. Those who have read the tale of this
Rajah's wrongs, with the feeling of indignation
which it is so calculated to create, will perhaps
learn with astonishment that he is but one of
the many victims dealt with by the Company
within the last few years in the same manner,
and the collective value of whose confiscated
properties amounts to many millions sterling.
It is clear that such a state of things cannot
be allowed to continue unless the nation he
prepared to forfeit all claim to justice,
humanity, and the world's esteem. It is with
great pleasure, therefore, that we learn that
there is a prospect of the question being taken
up with a view to its being brought before
Parliament at an early period. The extent to
which it may be necessary or feasible to intro
duce changes into the system of government
for our Eastern empire, it would be difficult at
this moment to determine ; but this much is
certain, that our native subjects in the Mo
fussil must have some better protection
afforded them for both their persons and their
properties than exists at present. It is use-
less establishing a Legislative Council in
India to improve its laws, unless we at the
same time add tribunals competent to inter.
pret them, and independent enough to give an
honest judgment when the Government and
a subject appear as plaintiff and defendant in
a cause before them.
London, England, 1855-08-11

KELLY—BOYD—On the 7th instant, at Newcastle-upon- Tyne,
Rear-Admiral B. M. Kelly, K.C., to Juliana, daughter of the
late Wm. Boyd, Esq., of Barfield Priory, Gloucesusrshire.
PRIDEAUX—WATLINGTON—On the 7th instant, at St.
James's, Piccadilly, Sir Edmund S. Pr deaux, Bart., of Nether-
ton-hall, Devonshire, to Louisa, widow of the late George
Watlington, Esq.. of Caldecot-house, Herts.
SADLER—PRATT—On the 7th instant, at St. George's, Ha.
noyer-square, the Rev. Michael Ferrebee Sadler, to Maria,
daughter of Tidd Pratt, Esq., of Upper Grosvenor-street,
Grosvenor-square.
DEATHS.
BAYLEY—On the 24th ult., at Balaklava, of fever, Henry Lam'
beet Brisbane Bayley, Esq., Assistant Commissary-General'
aged Li.
BOILEAU—On the let instant, at Malta, of wounds received
before Sebastopol on the 18th of June, Lieut. Charles A. P.
Boileau, of the Rifle Brigade, aged 19.
CHATTERTOS—On the 7th instant, at Rolls-park, Essex, Sir
Wm. A. Chatterton, Bart., of Castle Mahon, county Cork.
DALRYMPLE—On the 3rd instant, at Alderminsterlodge, near
Stratford-on-Avon, Margaret, daughter of the late Lieut.-
Colonel Dalrymple, C.B.
FITZCIARENCE- On the 23rd ult., the Hon. E. Fitzolarence,
fourth son of the late Earl of Munster, aged 18.
HAWKER—On the 4th instant, at Red-hill, Havant, Francis
Richard Hawker. Captain 6th Dragoon Guards, son of General
Sir Thomas Hawker, aged 23.
MOLYNEUX—On the 21st tilt., in 13elgrave-square, Lady
Louisa Molyneux, aged 58.
MU SRO—On the 15th ult., at Blankenberg-Harz. Germany,
Bridgettina Jane, relict of the late General Munro, of Novar-
lodge, Cheltenham.
SIDEBOTTOM—Ou the 20th ult., at sea, Captain Sidebottom,
sth Dragoon Guards.
TICKELL—On the 3rd instant, at Cheltenham, Lieut.-General
Richard Tickell, C. 8., aged 70.
TREMENHEERE—On the 7th instant, in Somerset-street,
Portman-square, General Walter Tremenheere, K.H., aged 94.
WEMYSS—On the 15th ult.., on the Bosphorus, of Crimean fever
and cholera, Lieut. James Wemyss,93rd Highlanders, aged 22.

ROSA BONHEUR,—In consequence of the
late arrival of Mlle. Rosa Bonheur's Picture of the HORSE
FAIR, the French Exhibition of Flue Arts will remain OPEN
for another MONTH,-131, PALI...MALL.
London, England, 1855-08-11

SPAIN.

Religious difficulties have caused the marriage of
Prince Adalbert of Bavaria to be put off.
The Madrid Gazette publishes the budget f0r1855.
In it the expenses of the State, ordinary and extra.
ordinary, are set down at 1,498,240,373 reals (the
real is worth five sous) ; the receipts, ordinary and
extraordinary, at 1,335,921,300 reels ; and it is de-
clared that the deficit of 102,319,073 reels shall be
provided for by a special law out of the proceeds of
the sale of the national and ecclesiastical property.
Rumours have lately been in circulation that Spain
was about to join the alliance with France, England,
and Turkey, against Russia. Both the Espana and
the Epoca confirm the fact, and affirm that this step
was decided on by the Ministers at an extraordinary
Council held on the sth instant, subject of come to
the approval of the Cortes, which, however, was con-
sidered doubtful ; but, should the Legislature give
its sanction to the proposition, it was believed that
an army of 15,000 men would immediately leave for
the Crimea, the Western powers engaging to support
the Spanish Government against all attempts that
might he made to overturn it.
The reorganisation of the National Guard at Bar-
celona has been affected without disturbance.
London, England, 1855-08-11

DR. KAHN'S GRAND ANATOMICAL
MUSEUM. Consisting of upwards of One Thousand
Highly Interesting Models, representing every part of the Human
Frame in Health and Disease, also the Various Races of Men,
(h. Open (for Gentlemen Only) daily from fen till Ten. Lec-
tures varying every day in the week are delivered by DR.
SEXTON at Twelve, Two. Four. and Half•prat Seven. Admia-
Salon ls. 4, COVENTRY-STREET, LEICESTER-SQUARE.
London, England, 1855-08-11

TO CORRESPONDENTS.

It is impossible to acknowledge the mass of letters we receive.
Their insertion is often delayed, owing to a press of matter,
and when omitted, it is frequently from reaBuns quite inde-
pendent of the merits of the communication.
We cannot undertake to return communications of which we do
not avail ourselves.

Cemmunications should always be legibly written, and on one
side of the paper only. If long it increases the difficulty of
finding space for them.
Whatever is intended for insertion must be authenticated by the
name and address of the writer, not necessarily for publica-
tion, but as a guarantee of his good faith.
Advertisements sent from the country must be accompanied by a
remittance or a reference for payment in town.
London, England, 1855-08-11

THE PRESS.

KENT MUTUAL LIFE AND FIRE
ASSURANCE SOCIETIES.
Chief Offices—QUEEN:STREET PLACE, NEW CANNON-

STREET, London.

BRANCH OFFICES:

High street, Rochester New•etreet, Birmingham
Market.terrace, Hanley I Bond.sireet, Wolverhampton.
N.B. Both these Societies are constituted upon the pure and
tried system of Mutuality; accumulating all their Funds for the
benefit of the Poloy-holders ; dividing, triennially, their whole
Profits among them, and large returns have been lately made;
conferring upon them the Control and Management of the
Societies; and all Policies are Indisputable.

LIFE.
TRUSTEES.

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hall, Mortlake
Sir James Duke, Bart., M.P. and Alderman, Portland•place
Wm. Squire Plane, Esq., Gravesend
The great success of this Society since its institution will be
seen in the following statement of BONUSES added and of
BUSINESS done in four yews of actual operations :

EXAMPLES OF BONDS.

O
caq.
.0T1:111
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S 6. d.' l. 6. SI
,30 16 019 19 21

34 18 024 10 11
42 8 037 10 11
J 3 0 057 4 1
69 19 072 3

Annual Pre-
miums.

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g
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A s. d.
15 lb 2
20 18 4
29 11 10
44 19 2
56 12 I)

1341,911 8 4
178,266 6 G

X 520,176 14 4
London, England, 1855-08-11

DR. DE JONGH'S

LIGHT BROWN COD LIVER OIL.
Prescribed with complete confidence by the Facultyfor its purity,
and superior, immediate and regular efficacy.

It Is entirely free from nauseous flavour, and being Invariably
and earetully submitted to chemical analysis—AND ONLY SUPPLIZD
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YOURSELF —and I have always found it to be free from all impurity
and rich in the constituents of bile. So great is my confidence
in the article, that I usually prescribe it in preference to any
other, in order to make sure of obtaining the remedy in its
purest and beet condition."

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pug arl►tt anb Gig linttilignitt.

FRIDAY EVENING.
THE settlement of the monthly account in Consols
took place on Wednesday, and occasioned a tem-
porary heaviness in the market. An ample supply
of Stock was forthcoming, which the demand for
money bad increased to a noticeable extent. When
this result became apparent, the quotations declined,
and Stock of all descriptions underwent a depreciation,
from which they have since only partially rallied.

Saturday last being the 4th of the month, a very
large amount of commercial bills fell due, and the
bankers and discount houses transacted a heavy
amount of business. On the whole, engagements
were punctually met, only a moderate amount of
bills standing over for settlement, but some strain
was occasioned in monetary circles, and cash for
temporary purposes experienced an urgent demand.
The daily fluctuations in the price of Consols since
this day week have been limited in range, the general
aspect of affairs being dull, and speculation inactive.
On Saturday, Consols were marked at 901 91. On
Monday, 91; Tuesday, 901 91 ; Wednesday, 001 1 ;
Thursday, 901 1. To day there has been little doing,
and the quotations remain almost unchanged. Con-
sols for money at 901 to 901, and for account at 91
to 911. Reduced 91f; New Three per Cents., 921;
Exchequer Bills (March) 21 to 24 prem., (June) 19
to 21 prem.; Exchequer Bonds, 100} to j ; Bank
Stock, 214,215 ; India Bonds, 28 to 31 prem.
London, England, 1855-08-11

LIMITED LIABILITY.

This bill was read a second time in the Lords on
Monday. It was necessary for the purpose to sus-
pend the standing order, and on this motion a dis-
cussion took place, both as to the propriety of the
suspension and the merits of the bill. Lord STANLEY
of ALDERLEY said that there was plenty of time to dis-
cuss the bill, which was one of undoubted urgency.
Lord REDESDALE could not see why the House of
Commons had not sent them the bill earlier, and
thought that the subject might well stand over, the
Privy Council granting charters of limited liability
in the meanwhile. Earl GREY said that so important
a principle should be more deliberately considered.
Lord ST. LEONA.RDB argued against the bill itself, be-
lieving that sufficient means of forming companies
with limited liability existed at present, though with
restrictions, while without restrictions it would be
serionsly detrimental to the community; and Lord
MONTEAOLE said that, in its present shape, the bill
would establish bubble companies.
On the other hand, Earl GRANVILLE explained,
from the course of business in the Commons, how it
happened that the bill was so long delayed, and the
Loan CHANCELLOR said that, unless a more liberal
view was taken of the question of urgency, a dange-
rous blow would be struck at the Constitution.

The suspension was carried by 38 to 14. The
second reading passed without a division, and almost
without discussion. The bill passed through com-
mittee on Thursday amid considerable opposition,
and with several alterations.

LEASES OF SET PLED ESTATES BILL.
This bill was given up by the Government on
Thursday, on the failure of their attempt to introduce
a clause prohibiting Chancery from sanctioning
leases when Parliament had already refused its

consent. The clause had reference to the inclosure

of Hampstead-heath ; and after some discussion, in
which the postponement of the bill until next session
was urged on all sides, the Solicitor- General and Sir
G. Grey withdrew it.
CHANCERY DESPATCH OF BUSINESS BILL.

This bill, in its progress through committee on
Thursday, met with some strong objections from Sir
J. GRAHAM, who said that the appointment of junior
clerks without providing an additional judge was
beginning at the wrong end. The discussion, taken
at the morning sitting and interrupted by the hour,
was adjourned until Friday.
NEWSPAPER POSTAGE TO THE COLONIES.

Mr. WILSON, on Thursday, stated that the Post-
master-General had made a proposition, to which
the Treasury had agreed, permitting unstamped
newspapers to pass free to the colonies and foreign
countries if a single adhesive stamp were affixed to
them.
London, England, 1855-08-11

The Cerny of Aldershot.

This day is published, price 6d.,
ARTS OF CAMPAIGNING:
Being a Lecture delivered at the Opening of his Museum
and Laboratory at Aldershot. By FRANCIS GALTON, Esq.
Also, by the same Author, with Woodcuts, post Bvo., 65.,
THE ART OF TRAVEL; or, Hints on the Shifts
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" A 'ear's residence at Erzeroom enabled Mr. Curzon to see
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Now ready, in 2 vole., 215., bound,
SKETCHES OF THE IRISH BAR ;
including a Journal of Conversations with Chief Justice
Bush., now first published ; with other Literary and Political
Essays. By WILLIAM HENRY CURRAN, Esq.
" Mr. Curran's sketches have many claims on our attention.
The conversations with Chief Justice Bushe—a charming collec-
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TURKEY.

The Sultan has presented Omer Pacha with three
large domains situated in Roumelia and Anatolia;
and he is, it is again affirmed, to assume the command
of the two armies of Asia.

Mehemet Kebresli Pacha, formerly Grand Vizier,
has been named President of the Tanzima' Council;
and Ismail Pacha and Sami Pacha members of that
body.

The Porte is about to apply to European companies
for the construction of railways, making them con-
cessions of the ground and the privileges of working
the lines.

The Turkish Government has issued very compre-
hensive police regulations for cleansing and purifying
the capital.
Twenty-five fresh shocks of earthquake have been
felt at Broussa. Ahd•el-Kader is ill.

The Journal de Constantinople has been warned
for having pointed out in one of its articles how
easily the Russians might descend towards the Per-
sian Gulf, if they got possession of the plateau of
Kurdistan.

Accounts from Alexander of the 28th ult. state that
the Viceroy had returned from his expedition against
the Bedouins. who had mcide their submission.

RUSSIA.

It is positively s►ate(t that the coronation of the
Emperor of Russia will take place at Moscow in the
autumn.

AUSTRALIA.

Australian papers have arrived a fortnight later
than those previously received. Their dates are :
Melbourne, May 16; Adelaide, May 12; Port Philip,
May 8; and Sydney, May 12. There is little news
by this arrival. The death of the Emperor Nicholas
had been made known, and created some sensation ;
but the general opinion was that his decease would
have no effect on the duration of the war. Black
Douglas and his notorious gang of robbers, the
terror of the whole district around New Bendigo, had
been arrested by the diggers of Maryborough, and
placed in safe custody. Their depredations would
therefore be suspended for a time; but it was feared

THE PRESS.

that the evidence against them would fail, upon trial,
in securing a conviction upon the more serious
charges alleged against them. The irregularity of
communication between Australia and England was
much complained of as tending greatly to cripple
commercial operations. The supply of labour at Mel-
bourne was fully equal to the demand. The greatest
sufferers were the carpenters and bricklayers, all
building being nearly at an end. The females were
in great abundance, and a vast number were out of
employ. Wages also had fallen, owing to the de-
pressed state of the times. The price of gold at
Melbourne remained at 3/. 15s. per ounce. The
gold-fields at Port Philip were yielding very satisfac-
tory results. At Adelaide everything was proceeding
in much the usual way. At Sydney trade had
improved, and imported articles bad advanced in
price.
London, England, 1855-08-11

rpHE BEST SHOW OF IRON BEDSTEADS
J. in the KINGDOM is WILLIAM S. BURTON'S. He has
TWO VERY LARGE ROOMS, devoted to the EXCLUSIVE
SHOW of Iron and Blass Bedsteads and Children's Cots, with
appropriate Bedding and Mattresses. Common Iron Bedsteads,
from les.; Portable Folding Bedsteads, from lie. 6d.; Patent Iron
Bedsteads, fitted with dovetail joints and patent sacking, from
Ile. 6d.; and Cots from 20s each. Handsome Ornamental Iron
and Brass Bedsteads, in great variety,from2l. les. 6d. to 151.105.

WM. S. BURTON has SIXTEEN LARGE SHOWROOMS
devoted solely to the show of GENERAL FURNISHING
IRONMONGERY (including Cutlery, Nickel Silver, Plated and
Japanned Wares, Iron and Brass Bedsteads, and Bedding), so
arranged and classified that purchasers may easily and at cites
make their selections.

Catalogues, with Engravings, sent (per post) free. The money
returned for every article not approved of.
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This day is published, in crown Bvo., Vol. 1. of the
NOCTES AMBROSIANE.
Being the First Volume of a complete Edition of
THE WORKS
or
PROFESSOR WILSON.
Edited by his Son-in-Law,
PROFESSOR FERRIER,
To be published in Quarterly Volumes, price Bs. each.
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In 2 vols. royal Bvo., price 31., handsomely half bound,
THE BOOK OF THE FARM.
By HENRY STEPHENS, F.R.S.E.
Illustrated with upwards of 600 Engravings by Land•
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Eighth Thousand.
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In foolscap Bvo., price 4s. Bd., the
PESTER DEEP LAND-CULTURE.
Being a detailed Account of the Method of Cultivation
which has been successfully practised for several years
by the Marquess of Tweeddale at Yester.
By HENRY STEPHENS, F.R.S.E.,
Author of the " Book of the Farm."
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LIVES OF THE QUEENS OF SCOTLAND
AND ENGLISH PRINCESSES CONNECTED WITH THE REGAL
SUCCESSION OF GREAT BRITAIN.
By AGNES STRICKLAND.
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" Lives of the Queens of England " by the same Author,
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London, England, 1855-06-16

FRENCH PLAYS, St. James's Theatre.—
M. I.EVASSOR will continue his French Performances,
RECREATIVES et COMIQUF.S, assisted by Mdlle. TEIB-
- during the present week, on Monday, Wednesday, and
Friday evenings, and on Saturday afternoon, June 23rd.
Programme far Monday, June H. commencing at Eight
o'clock :—L'AMOUR PHIS AUX CHEVEUX, Vaudeville, en
Un Acte, et en Vers, jnite par M. Levassor seul, qui reproduira
Sept Physionomies Differentes. Intermide JE CHANTERAI!
Romance, chantee par Mdlle. Teisseire. LA MERE MICHEL
(au Theatre Italian—" La Gazza Ladra "), Grand Scene Co-
mique, executee par M. Levassor. MADELEINE ET GROS
JEAN, Duo Scene Comique, executee par M. Levassor and
Mdlle. Teisseire. To conclude with (for the second time in this
country) DEUX PROFONDS SCELERATS, Vaudeville, en
Un Acte. Poncastor, Mons. Levassor; Fretillard, M. Veziau.
Doors opon at half-past Seven. Boxes, 45.; Pit, 2s. 6d.; Amphi-
theatre, Is.
. . . .

Private Boxes, Stalls, and Tickets may be obtained at Mr
Mitchell's Royal Library, 33, Old Bond•street, and at the Bo x
office.
London, England, 1855-06-16

Returns are also given of the sums insured at
each office on farming stock exempt from duty.
Under this head the totals insured at the London
offices are as follows :

Sun 7 924,677
County 7 064,936
Royal Farmers' —4,402,112
Royal Exchange 4,333,941
Phcenix 4,316,266

Monarch

Westminster

Defender

Anchor

National Provincial 52,197
Law Union 36,885

Alliance

Atlas

Times

. 34,116

U, lobe 1,073,129
Imperial
unity
Guardian

Athenteum 43 9BO

Church of England 25,391

Hand-in-Hand -.... 19,136

London 110,306
Union
Law
General

British Empire .... 9,430
London and County 8,950
British Provident .. 2,700
Era
Cambrian and Univ.
Protestant

Equitable

900
200

A BOHEMIAN CATHOLIC PRIEST, who had lately re•
sided a short time in Prussia for the purpose of en-
tering the Protestant Church, and had complied with
all the requirements of the Austrian law on the sub-
ject, has been treated with an amount of cruelty and
injustice which will go far to eclipse the Madiai
case. He was fetched by po ice agents at night out
of bed and out of his parents' house at Prosnitz (in
Moravia), and escorted back to his former monastery
in Prague. As neither promises nor threats were
effectual in prevailing on him to return to the "true "
fold, his sufferings in his prison there were gradually
but regularly increased ; this torture being equally
ineffectual, the monks at length pronounced him in-
sane, and confined him with divers madmen in a
dungeon close to the sewer of the building, where he
still lies.

FIVE YOUNG MEN, accused of taking part in poli-
tical "assassinations" in 1849, have been executed

at Fimo (Roman States), after undergoing an impri-
stiomtut of BIZ /SAM
London, England, 1855-06-16

SATURDAY,

ROYAL ASYLUM of ST. ANN'S SOCIETY,
for Children of those once in prosperity, orphans or not.
By voluntary contributions.
The HALF-YEARLY ELECTION will take place at the
London Tavern, ou FRIDAY, the 10th day of August next. New
Candidates should be nominated immediately. Forms may be
obtained at the Office, or are forwarded by post, with a List of
Ooveruors, on receipt of twelve postage stamps.
E. F. LEEKS, Secretary.
2, Charlotte•row, Mansion-house.

WESTBOURNE COLLEGE,
PO RC HEST Eli LODGE, BAYSWATER-ROAD,
commenced on the Wird of April, lofib, under the highest
Ecclesiastical and Educational Patronage. The PUBLIC'
OPENING of the NEW ROOMS of this College will take place
on TUESDAY, the 19th Instant. The Grounds will be open
from Two till Six, and at Three o'clock an Inaugural Address
will be delivered by the Rev. the Principal. Invitations will be
sent to any one who may intimate their desire to be present.
C. MACKENZIE, A.M., Principal.
11th June, 1855. . . . . .

By permission of the Board of the Royal Caledonian Asylum,
their Baud will play on the Lawn from 'l'wo to Six o'clock.

LONDON AND WESTMINSTER BANK.
The Temple•bar Branch of this Bank was OPENED
YESTERDAY at the Temporary Offices, 41, STRAND. Mr.
Ward, who was fur thirty years in the Bank of Messrs. Strahan,
Paul, and Co., has been appointed the Manager.
P. W. GILBART, General Manager.
Lothbury, June 18th, 1855.

NOTICE to SHIPPERS to the CRIMEA
and SEAT of WAIL—H. J. SMITH, CRANE, and CO.,
London and Balaklava. CONSIGNMENTS received, and
PARCELS forwarded at moderate rates. For particulars apply
at 34, Great St. Helen's.

RALPH'S ENVELOPE PAPER reduced to ss.
per ream; also at Bs. and 9r. Bd. Samples on application.
F.W.RALPH, Manufacturer. 3,1, Throgmorton•etreet, Bank.

FURNISH YOUR HOUSE with the BEST
ARTICLES at DEANE'S Ironmongery and Furnishing
Warehouses. Established A.D. 17U0. A Priced Furnishing List
free by post.—DEANF., DRAY, and CO. (opening to the Monti.
ment), Londoti.bridge.

(1 HUB B' S LOCK S, with all the recent
Improvements. Strong Fireproof Safes, Cash and Deed
Boxes. Complete lists of sizes and prices may be had on appli•
cation.

CHUBB and SON, V, SL Paul's•churchyard, London; 28
Lord•street, Liverpool; 10, Market street, Manchester; and
Horsley-tields, Wolverhampton.

aLENFIELD PATENT STARCH,
USED IN THE ROYAL LAUNDRY.
. . _

Gentlemen should see that their Linens are dressed with this
Starch; they will be delighted with its elasticity and beautiful
finish.

It has been pronounced by her Majesty's Laundress to be
TILE FINEST STAACH SHE EVER. USED.

WOTHERSPOON and Co., London and Glasgow.

NOVELTIES FOR JUNE.—SEWELL and
CO. are showing a great variety of Beautiful Light Mate-
rials for Evening, Dinner, and Promenade Costume.
ELEGANT Id USLINS, Tissue, Challi.
. .

Challi de Sole I Muslin de Chene
Muslin de Sole I Bart* de Sole
Grenadine Broche.
SEWELL and CO. will exhibit in their Robe Department
Three Hundred Elegant Straw Applique. Tbree•Flounced
Robes at 12s. 9d.
44, 45,46, OLD COMPTON•STREET ; 46, 47, FRITH-STREHr
London, England, 1855-06-16

THE PRESS.

REWARDS FOR SERVICES IN THE CRIMEA.
THE following is the list of the general off►cers who
have been employed on services in the Crimea, and
still survive the perils of the campaign, together with
the distinctions and rewards that have been granted
to each :

Lord Raglan—Order of Medjidie, and Field• Marshal.
Lieut.-General Sir J. Burgoyne—Order of Medjidie.
Lieut.-General Sir G. Brown—Order of Medjidie, and
transferred to older regiment.
Lieut.• General the Duke of Cambridge—Order of
Medjidie.
Lieut.-General Sir De Lacy Evans—Order of Medjidie.
Lieut.-General Sir R. England—Colonelcy of the bOth
Regiment.
Lient.•General the Earl of Lucan—has obtained no re•
cognition of his services.
Major-General lientinck—Colonelcy of the 28th Regi-
ment. .

—Major-General Sir C. Campbell—Colonelcy of the 67th
Regiment.
Major-General P
Regiment.
Major-General the Earl of Cardigan—lnspector of
Cavalry.
Major General
service.

of the 40th

for distinguished

Major-General Airey—made a Major-General, and reward
r distinguished service.
Major-General Eatcourt—made a Major• General, and
ward for distinguished service.
Major-General Rose—made a Major-General.
Major-General Scarlett—made a Major-General, and
ward for distinguished service.
Major-General Sir J. Campbell—made a Major-General,
id reward for distinguished service.
Major-General Torrens—made a Major-General, and
!ward for distinguished service.
Major-General Buller—made a Major-General.
Major-General Eyre—made a Major-General.

FIRE AND FARMING STOCK INSURANCES.
AN OFFICIAL STATEMENT of the amount of stamp
duties paid during the past year by each of the Fire
Insurance Companies of the United Kingdom has
just been published. From a condensation of this
document it appears that the proportions paid by
the London offices stand in the order subjoined :
t. t.
Sun • 190,9181 Anchor 7,U39

Pho3nix
Royal Exchange 77,631
County
Imperial
Alliance
Atlas

British Empire 5,475
Church of England 4,038
Equitable
National Provincial 2,343
Law Union 1,471
Times

Globe 36,822
Guardian
Law 26,789

Athenaeum
National Guardian 4OO
Cambrian and Uni-

London

versal

.. 276

Westminster

London and County 232

Union

Unity
Monarch
Royal Farmers'
General

British Provident lO6
Era
Protestant
Preserver 2B

Hand•in•Hand .... 9,841

Eclipse

Defender
London, England, 1855-06-16

Lord PALM EASTON, with a kind of instinct
that he cannot get rid of his old garb too soon,
is pecking away, as Premier, that system of
policy which he cordially approved as Home
Secretary. Lord ABERDEEN had no more
faithful adherent in his Austrian policy, and
Lord ABERDEEN has no opponent more ready
to cast it off. It was to be the salvation of
Europe. It is a mere illusion of pacific
dreamers. Lord JOHN as Secrerary of the
Colonies is equally ready to discard all the
notions he held as President of the Council
(we think that was the place he occupied under
Lord ABERDEEN, though lately he has shifted
so often that we do not pretend to be positive),
and more recently as Minister Plenipoten-
tiary. They have discarded their old senti-
ments with their old offices, and with a kind
of unnatural cruelty for which we can find no
parallel in gods, men, or brutes, they are eager
to hiss their exploits in their old parts that
they may have an opportunity of condemning
the whole performance, and of reviling the
actors with whom they played in amicable
concert.
If war were a mere affair of the mimic
scene, as our Premier by his jocularity seems
to suppose, this sudden change would be of
no great consequence. But it is of vital con
sequence to the nation, and may influence
our state for ages to come. Lord ABERDEEN,
to give dotage its due, was consistent He
was all for peace; but his successor has not
yet been able to make up his mind what he is
for. A Premier in search of a Policy rightly
describes his position. He is becalmed, and
whistling for a breath of wind to bear him in
some direction or another, no matter where.
At this moment the policy of England is at
the mercy of any chance current which may
set in to influence it. It is open to a bid
from oppressed nationalities, or from the
houses of Hapsburg and Hohenzollern.
As some metaphysicians assert that all
reasoning must commence from self con-
sciousness, the Ministry takes its stand not on
" Cogito " but on " Sum." Its existence is the
only fact of which it is cognisant and for
which it cares. While the " Whig families "
arc in, what does it matter to Lord JOHN what
system of either foreign or domestic policy
prevails? HATTER, in spite of Administrative
Reformers, is a sure card That influence
ascribed to horse charmers he possesses in a
supreme degree. A whisper in the ear from
him can tame down the most unmanageable
of Liberals into the quietest of hacks.
In this system, sate as it seems, there is the
greatest possible danger. It is teaching the
London, England, 1855-06-16

PART I.

Overture, " Chevy Chase"
Aria, " Di militari ouori," Sig. Bellew (Jessondra) Spohr
Sinfonia (Jupiter)
bcena, " Ocean, thou mighty monster," Madame
Clara Novell° (Oberon) Weber
Overture, " Tiumhauser "
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London, England, 1855-06-16

DECIMAL COINAGE.

Tax debate on this subject in the Commons, though
favorable to the adoption of the decimal system, was
not so clear as could be desired. One element of
difficulty and objection would be removed were it
clearly understood that no new copper coinage would
be required, and that the farthing, halfpenny, and
penny night remain in their present form and under
their present denomination. The only changes
absolutely necessary to give full effect to the system
would be to enact that henceforth the florin should
pass for twenty-five pence instead of twenty-four,
and that twelve ponce halfpenny should be the
change for a shilling, instead of twelve pence, those
coins retaining their present 'elation to the pound.
The threepenny, fourpenny, and sixpenny pieces
might be called in and replaced by a fivepenny piece.
The pound would then be 250 pence, or a thousand
farthings ; and the florin a tenth part of a pound.
Other coins might be introduced from time to time,
but for the complete establishment of the decimal
system, the above changes alone would be necessary;
Though at first the change might produce some
inconvenience, yet it would soon be understood;
and if Qovernment were to set the example of
making some concession, as by allowing the penny
stamp to remain as at present, the public would
welcome the alteration as a substantial advantage,
inasmuch as it would increase the purchasing power
of the existing coinage.