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GRAPHOTYPING COMPANY (Limited).
I incorporated under the Companies Act, 1932, with Limited
Liateity.
Capital, AlOO,OOO, In 10.000 Shares of ClO each.
Cl to be paid on application. and £1 10s. on allotment.
DIILICTORS.
GEO. L D. NORTON. Esq., Chairman, Park-street, Windsor, and
Conservative and Junior Carlton Clubs.
llwary Noel Humphreys, Req., 7, Westbounsesquare, W.
T. Warm, Yea , 8, ~.gton-road-viiias, wastbourne-park.
W. Robinson Smith, Req., erth yr Tydfil. and 101, Cheapaide,
Lea ,Col. 1. A Todd, 37, Springfield-road, St. Johna-wood, and

Atmy and Nary Club. -
Beery Idtx.Cook, Esq., Member of the Society of Arta, 95, Here-
ford-road, Westbourne.park, Managing Director.
Biscuits—London Joint Stock Bank, Princes-street, E C
Bagua—C. N. Strawbridge, Kiq 12A, Copthall-court, and
Stock Exchange.
SOWlTOR—Frederick Bradley, Esq., 127, Fenchumb-street, E.C.
GESUAL SiAnatigh with a seat at the Board; Edward
Roper, Esq.
Sangrias' (pro tern. )--Chruies La Costs Cockburn, Esq.
Anerroax- P Neve Foster, Est., M.A., and Mesas. Ken-
nedy and Abbott. IS. Moorgato-street, EC.
Mica (temporary;-IS. Moorgatestreet, LC.

PROSPIMUS.
This Company lass-been formed fur the purposes of purchasing
the patent rights for the United Kingdom of a newly-invented pro- '
ms, called Oraphotype, and for working the same ; the object of
the process being the production .f book and other Ulnetrattom
in a manner which is at once less costly and more expeditious
than is possible by the methods at present ;so extensively em-
ployed, and which insure* a more faithful translation of the
artist's work.
Of the many advantages which the Oraphotyplng process, as
a means of illustration, offers over that of wood engraving
(which it is believed it will almost entirely, if not altogether, su-
persede., the Directors have every confidence In naming the fol-
lowing : lat. That It accomplishes, with absolute certainty, all
that is claimed for it, its success nut being dependent upon any
but the very simplest conditions ; That by it the artist's
work Is reproduced with the utmost nicety of exactness, the
painted picture being in every particular, down to the minutest
detail, the precise fan-simile of the artist's drawing ; ard. That
It 'Neils a very considerable saving in time, a drawing which
world oLvupy a aldlled engrsver a fortnight to engrave on wood
being, by the Graphotype process, made ready for printing within
five or six hours from the time of leaving the artist's hands ; and
4th That the cost of production is reduced to at least one-
twentieth of that by wood engraving.
At a meeting of the Society of Arts, held on the eth of Decem-
ber last, the process was thoroughly exentplitled and explained
before a lame number of scientific gentlemen practically ac-
quainted with the subject, amongst whom were several con-
meted with the engraving, printing,. and publishing trades, and
It ass received with almost unanimous approval. A detailed re-
port of the meeting may be seen in the report of the proceedings
Pablished by the Society of Arts, and the same with coospectuses„
and other papers, may be had at the offices of the Company.
Applkstions for shares can be made in the usual form to the
Bankers, Broker, Solicitor, or Secretary of the Company, and
mune accompanied by a ilepoNi of kl per share on the number
of shares applied for, and if no allotment Is male will be te-
tanal in full No further call can be made until six months
after allotment, and succeeding calls with an interval of three
months. Nu cull to exceed £2 les. Per share.

The Craphotyping Company ,Limited'.begto direct attention
to the following letter from Sir. \t-. Holman Hunt, which ex.
plains the reason of his name having been withdrawn from the
au of Directors: Mr. Holman limit, however, still continues his
interest as a shareholder In the Company. Henry Noel Hum-
Uhler, Esq.. of 7, Westbourne-square. has qualified himself, and
hOrPted the seat at the board vacated by Mr. Holman Hunt.
'Copy %
"Tor-villa, Campiten.hill, W., March 17, 18118.
"My dear Sir,—By your card of imitation to the exhibition of
spedmens of the graphotyping process, I see you are now pre-
Mad to start the company publicly. This will, I doubt not, be
attended with all the good results you anticipate. I trust that
ihis:tiptirport of this note will not be taken as an indication of any
ng on my part but one of the greatest anxiety and hope for
the success of the enterprise. The invention is so very excellent
the simplicity of the means used and the perfection of the
mainples produced as book illustrations for printing with type,
that I can have no doubt that It will entirely supersede wood
eograring, and be used for many purposes for which other kinds
of engraving have hitherto brt:ll employed. It ought, therefore,
to my an enormous interest on the capital engaged In the bust-
Ems. With my plans, however, for leaving Englund for a
leagtbened period, I cannot escape the oonviction that it would
heMtogether wrong in me to retain the place you hive done me
the honour to give me among the Directors. Atter consenting to
UM two months since, It is certainly now very unbusiness-like to
ask to be allowed to make way for another, but I feel that, for
the interest of the Company as much as for my own satisfaction,
I Mould do this. I cannot, as Director, be regarded only as a
representative of the artistic opinion of the value of the inven-
tion. I should sot be Just to the shareholders in taking no part
to the business of the Board, and I eould not attend any meeting
foi at least two years. I must trust, therefore, to your kindness
to pardon me for all the trouble I have given you from not hay-
lug come to this determination earlier, and ask you now to
remove my name from all future prospectuses and announce-
ments of the Company.-1 ani, d:c.,
:Signed: "W. HOLMAN HrifT.
" FI Eitx-cook, Esq."

TONIC BITTER S.
WATERS' QUININE WINE,
The most palatable and wholesome bitter in existence.
AN EFFICIENT TONIC,
An unequalled stomachic, and a gentle stimulant.
sow by grocers, Italian warehousemen, wine merchants, con-
fectioners, and others. at 30s. a dozen.
Manufactured by
WATERS and WILLIAMS,
2, Martin's-lane, Canmm-street, London.
Wholesale Agents, K Lewis and Co., Worcester.

DINICEFORD'S FLUID MAGNESIA. —The
medical profession for thirty years have approved of this
pure solution of magnesia as the best remedy for acidity of the
stomach, headache, hearthnrn,•o and Indigestion ; and as s
mild aperient it is especially adapted for ladies and children.
Prepared by DINNEFORD and Co., Chemists, ac., 172, New
Bend-street, London, and sold throughout the world by all
respectable chemists. Caution—gee that "Dinneford and Co." Le
on each bottle and red label over the cork.

LAITUE. —The LETTUCE contains an active
Principle, the 1./Amine, which possesses all the goo=
Properties of opium without its dangers.—Mr. G. JOZEAU,
Chemist, 49, Haymarket, preporee a Syrup and a Pate of Laitue
Or lettuce highly recommended by the Medical Profession for
colds, asthma, bronchitis, and all chest affections. Syrup, Is. fa;
Pate, ls. lid. and ts. sd. Pate, by post, la &id and N. bd.

DR. scorrs BILIOUS and LIVER PILLS,
a never falling remedy, prepared without any mercurial
client, from the recipe of Dr. Scott, will be found invaluable
Si! who suffer from bilious and liver complaints, indigestion,
wind, Rams, giddiness, dimness of the eyes, &a For habitual
Inativeneas, as a family aperient medicine, and as a purifier of
the blood, they are truly excellent ; mild In their operation and
grateful to the stomach, they create appetite, promote digestion,
and itaesegthen the whole nervous system.—bold by W. Lam-
bert, chemist, 8, King William.street, ‘ltaringoross, and bymost
Ihntights„ in boxes, le ltd. and 211. 9d_ Be sure to ask for Dr.
"weal Bilious and Liver Fills. The genuine are in a square green
Pelage, with " William Lambert" capered on Um stamp,

PIANOFORTE.—Cost 40 Guineas nine months
ago. Italian walnut case. metallic plate, tun compass,
music stool and Canterbury Included. One month's trial allowed_
19 guineas.—Apply 12, Downbam-road, Klngsland.road.

MUDIE'S SELECT LIBRARY.
NEW and CHOICE BOOKS.
All the BEST BOOKS of the SEASON and of the put twenty
years are in circulation at ?AUDIS'S SELECT LIBRA P.Y.
FIB,ST CLASS SUBSCRIPTION, ONE GUINEA PER ANNUS!.
Commencing at any date.
Book Clubs supplied on liberal terms.
Prospectuses on application.
MUDIKS SELECT LIBRARY ;Limited',
NEW OXFORD-STREET.
City office, 4, KING-STREET, CHEAPSIDE.

I;iliQ
Sundries

ARTIFICIAL TEETH.—lmportant Improve-
meet and Great Reduction In Frices.—Mr. EPHRAIII
110SELY, Surgeon-dentist, 9, Grosvenor-street, Grosvenor-
square, sole inventor and patentee of artificial teeth on a soft,
elastic, chymically-prepared India-rubber gum. No unsightly
fastenings being required, they are more natural, durable, and
comfortable than any yet introduced. They are sell-adhesive,
render support to the adjoining teeth, are fitted on a perfectly
painless principle, and supplied at charges within the reach of
all. Clergymen, lecturers, and public speakers will find this
system particularly adapted to their wants; it combines com-
plete enunciation and perfect mastication. Consultation free.
No connexion with any one of the same name. Established 1805

DENTISTRY AS IT SHOULD BE.—Teeth
perfectly resembling nature fitted without pain an a few
hours when required) by Mr. DAY. late Assistant to Mr. Eskell
of 8, Grosrenor-street. Terms most moderate. Consultations
free. 491, REGENT-STREET (three doors from the Polytechnic).

RIJ PTI7R E S. The PATENT SELF-
ADJI'STING GERMAN TRUSS, acting effectually with-
out any complications, is recommended by the faculty for the
cure and relief of hernia. The necessary quality of a good truss
is an efficient resisting power, without unnecessary pressure on
the part affected, which desirable object is alone obtained in a
trus unencumbered with straps. spiral springs, or pad behind.—
' J. EGO and Co., 1, Piccadilly, W.

BLOSSOM of HONEYSUCKLE, a delicate and
dlstirene perfume, extracted from the flowers, by 3NO.
GOEIN ELL and Co., Perfumers to H.R.H. the Princess of Wales,
Bed Bull Wharf, 93, Upper Thames-street, London.

THE PANTHEON TURKISH BATHS,
3, Great Marlborough-street, W.
Ladles, Mondays, 2i. , gentlemen, all other days.

C°FKLE'S COMPOUND ANTIBILIOUS
PILL 4, a medicine in nee amongst all classes of society for
Indigeetlon, sick headache, acidity or heartburn. and all batons
affections. may he obtained throughout the UNITED KIM:MOIL
in boxes at Is. lid., fa. 9d., 4s. ed., and Ils.

C°VKLE'S COMPOUND ANTIBILIOUS
.11.1.9, a medicine in use throughout the United Kingdom
for Indigestion, acidity or heartburn, flatulency. and all bilious
and liver complaints, may he obtained in MELBOURNE of Mr.
Francis, Si. Bourke-street East.

COCKLE'S COMPOUND ANTIBILIOUS
PILLS. a medicine in use among all classes of society far
indigestion, sick headache, acidity or heartburn. and all bilious
and Uver complaints, may be obtained in KL-1111.ACHEE of
Messrs. Budgett and Hughes.

C°KLE'S COMPOUND ANTIBILIOUS
I•ILLS, a medicine In use throughout the United Kingdom
for bitUgemion, sick headache, acidity or heartburn. and all
bilious and liver complaints, may be obtained in SYDNEY of
Ileum Row, 119, Pitt-street.

lOCKLE'S COMPOUND ANTIBILIOUS
a medicine In use among all classes of society for
indigestion, sick headache, acidity or heartburn. and all bilious
and liver complaints, may be obtained in POONA of Messrs.
Trencher and Co.

MKLE'S COMPOUND ANTIBILIOUS
ull, • medicine in ate throughout the United Kingdom
for indigestion, achtity or heartburn, and bilious and liver com-
plaints, may be obtained In ADILAIDE of Messrs. Bickford and
Sons, 19, Bindley-street

GOUT or RHEUMATISM is quickly relieved
and cured in a tow dap by that celebrated Medicine,
BLAIR'S GOUT and RHEUMATIC TILLS. Obtained through
any Midst, at la Md. and Ita. 9d. per box.

Price b. 6d.,
TEE RESTORATION of NERVOUS POWER.
By JOHN HARRY, M.D.
Dean and Son, 66, Ladende-Mll, KC.

The governors of Schleswig and Holstein have
issued orders extending to arrivals from Russia and
Belgium, the prohibition against the importation
of cattle, sheep, and pigs into the Duchies.

ITALIAN FINANCE.

FLORENCE, Arau. 26.

- - .
To-day, in the Chamber of Deputies, the debate
took place upon the bill for the provisional exer-
cise of the budget. Signor Scialoja, Minister of
Finance, moved that the bill should be operative
for a period of three months.
The Chamber agreed to this proposal, and ap-
proved the whole bill by 168 against 72 votes.

THE BANK OF FRANCE.

(ancras's lamas.)
PARIS, APRIL 26.

•
The following is the return of the Bank of ,
France for the week ending to-day, together with
the corresponding figures of the previous account :
April 26. A frrril 19.
Diwron. Fr. c. c.I
Capital of the Bank 182,500,000 0 182,500,000 0
Prollta in addition to capital
(Art. 8, law of June 9, 1857)
Reserve of the Bank and tin
branches
Reserve of landed property
Notes In circulation
Bank notes to order and receipts
payable at sight 6,698,970 11 7,088,917 25
Treasury account—current cre-
ditor 106,537,584 56 92,134,966 0
Current accounts. Patio 165,589213 55 154.868,611 65
Ditto branch bank, 27,899,274 0 20,995,807 0
Dividends payable
Discounts and sundry interests 10,892,607 7 10,441,550 70
Re-discounted the last all
months 2,074,992 93 2,074,992 92
SurpluB of receipts not &sill-

8.330,209 25 0,205,752 73

Our readers will learn with satisfaction that the
guardians of the Strand Union have at last yielded
to public opinion, and have shown themselves to
be no longer insensible to the dictates of common
humanity. The grave wrong which the' Earl of
Carnarvon recently brought before the House of
Lords—a wrong which consists of inflicting un-
speakable tortures upon the sick and dying—was
formally condemned at their board meeting last
Tuesday ; and a month from this date rape= will
be permitted to pus away without having their
last hours made wretched in order that the parish
may earn a few pounds annually by a noisome
trade. .1"t Ikea taken ten years to effect
this • reform. To the late Mr. Wakley belongs
the credit of first forcing upon the attention
of the guardians the cruelties of which they
were guilty • and from the time of his doing so
till now there have been many efforts—some fitful
sad spasmodic, some eonsiatent and energetic—to
rouse these functionaries to a .ease of their duty.
At last they have given way ; and while the
parishes composing this union are to be congratu-
lated on the promised change, the causes leading
to it a suggestive moral to all interested in
h-was see of the guardians themselves
that Mr. Wakley first endeavoured to work upon
the feelings of this board. It is through inde-
pendent investigations and outspoken expressions
of opinion that a better system is to be inaugu-
rated now. It is not very long ago since
a motion for discontinuing carpet-beating under
the workhouse infirmary windows had but one sup-
porter at the board; and on Tuesday there
were but &ix men out of seventeen who bad the
hardihood to vote that the vile practice should be
maintained. The guardians in favour of a fair and
just treatipent of the helpless people entrusted to
their charge have been so helplessly in the mino-
rity, that every effort at improvement has been
worse than useless. But a great and successful
struggle was made at the parish election of a few
weeks badk, and a working majority of reformers
has been bbtained. The result has been an imme-
diate benefit to the poor. Already have starving
families had their miserable weekly dole of out-
door relief judiciously augmented ; already has a
motion for admitting representatives of the
press at the board meetings been carried,
in the teeth of a sturdy opposition ; and already
has it been decided to relieve this union
of the charge of tacitly encouraging bar-
barities savages would shudder at. Carpet-beating
in the abstract does not suggest torture, yet the
circumstances under which it has been carried on
at the workhouse in Cleveland-street made it the
refinement of cruelty. Earl Granville laid some
stress the other night upon the fact of the medical
officer of the Strand Union having made no official
I report to the Poor-law Board of the grievances
complained of ' • but we have seen enough lately
of the insolent defiance of local bodies to the central
authority to appreciate the reasons for this ap-
parent neglect. If it could be shown that the
doctor of the Strand Union has been silent
on this shocking subject, and has allowed his
hapless patients to die off in unalleviated misery
without applying to the only people really having
power to provide a remedy, no denunciation could
be too strong and no punishment too severe for a
man who had so shamefully betrayed his trust.
But the proceedings at Tuesday's board meeting
proved the reverse to have been the case, and the
Strand guardians themselves admit their medical
officer to have faithfully fought the sick pauper's
battle, when the penalty of doing so has been petty
terrocien, constant worry and discomfort, certain
unpopularity,g and possible pecuniary loss.
The *an who brought forward the motion
for discontinuing the practice of carpet-beating
read a letter from this officer, which went far
to prove those guilty of manslaughter who
had insisted upon the abuse being kept up. A large
majority of the inmates of the sick wards of the
Strand Union workhouse are suffering from bron-
chial affections ; and to compel these to inhale an
atmosphere so laden with dust and dirt that it is
often impossible to see across a narrow yard, is to
bid them die, and die quickly. The noise of this
carpet-beating is moreover so great, that the pro-
cesa has to be stopped when the doctor wishes to
ask questions or to conduct aural examinations of
the air passages or lungs of the sufferers he visite ;
and, as if no circumstance should be wanting to
prove the maladministration of the law, able-bodied
paupers have been, it is insisted, retained in the
workhouse for the express purpose of perform-
ing this work, and enabling the union to
make a profit out of their labour. But the
following shocking particulars will give the reader
a better comprehension of the past sufferings of
the sick paupers in the Strand Union workhouse
than any mere generalities. About a month ago a
man lay there dying of consumption and inflam-
mation of the lungs. A few hours before his death
alarming symptoms set in, and the doctor was sum-
moned to his bed-side. He found the consumptive
patient in a room in which doors and windows
were open, and four men were beating a large
and dirty carpet in the yard outside. The
day was dry and clear, and the dust was so thick
that the carpet-beaters were invisible ; the open
windows made the room and bed its receptacle ;
and in the very centre of it was stretched the
(lying man. Too weak to move, he lay helplessly on
his back, with his mouth open, and face lifted
to the ceiling, gasping for breath, and at
each gasp swallowing and choking with the dust
and dirt which covered walls, and floor, and bed,
which lay thick upon his face, and hair, and hands,
and blew about in vast clouds throughout the
ward. The matron was sent for, but the man died
a few hours later, and his case, though unhappily
one out of many, served to clinch the arguments
of the guardians advocating the cessation of this
horrible torture. Their advocacy has been success-
ful, and a grave and crying abuse ie to be reme-
died, not because the local board is more disposed
to listen to the central authority than formerly ;
not because the guardians of the old school are ono
whit more amenable to reason than before ; but for
the reason that public opinion has acted upon the
ratepayers, and some new blood has been let into
the board. Independent investigation and free
discussion have effected this particular reform, but
it should be remembered that in the utter absence
of proper controlling power, we have no guarantee
that other and worse evils may not be inaugurated
in this workhouse, or be flourishing in others, at
the very moment we are congratulating ourselves
upon improvement.

FATAL nowr.—About half-past son Wednesday
evening a fight took place on the besek, near the batteries
at Sheerness, between two gunners belonging to the Depot
Brigade of the Royal Artillery. It appeared that the men,
Thomas Belsh and Thomas Grogan, both 21, had a slight
quarrel a few days previously respecting a portrait of Belch
which Grogan had broken. They thereupon appointed the
time and place mentioned above for settling the difference
between them. They went together, with a number of other
gunners, to the appointed place, and after fighting about
twenty minutes, during which time both seemed pretty
equally matched, Grogan hit his antagonist under the ear,
the result of which was that in two or three minutes he
fell dead. Yesterday an inquest was held by Mr. T. Hills,
the coroner for East Kent, when the above facts were
elicited in evidence. Mr. A. M. Dryedale, the surgeon of
the Royal Military Hospital, stated that from a post
mortem examination of the body he hail no doubt that
death resulted from congestive apoplexy caused by the
blow. The jury brought in a verdict oe" Manslaughter"
I &pilot Grope.
HEALTH AND STRENGTH RESTORED ET Du BARRY'S
DELICIOUS BEVALINTA AILLII6II FOOD, which cures without me-
dicine or inconvenience dyspepsia Ondigt4ilob.. owttion.agthma•
consumption, debility, oonsupation, diarrbna. palp nor-
Toes, bilious, liver, and stoma complidnta It saves Ofty times
its cost in ether remedift, and is the best toed tor intents
60,000 cures annually.—Dn Barry and Co., No. TT, Relleutratield.
London. W. In tins, at Is. lid. Ilb., ; LTSbe,_TTe.
241 x, 40e. ; also at Graeocksreketrest ;4, Chespelde : gat 14d.
and TIE„ Orlordwireet : and st sIl Greows„—{Adverlteenenhl

;;I(Camefop)
—1A;1)

Mr. Johnstone's Holstein, 4 yrs, lit
The following also ran :—Hemmate, Aideroft, and Edgbaston.
Betting :sto 2 spt Castanet, to 1 apt Holstein, 4to 1 apt
Boone., and 100 to 12 IBM any other.
THI Al.!. AMID 81I.LING drains of 5 sore. each, with SO added ;
weight for age; selling allowencea Half-a-mile. (6 subs).
Mr. Wood's NortLfll by North Linouln—daza by St. Law-
rence, S yrs, bat 71b (Wheeler) w.o.
VIZ 5100 ND BRAUTORT BINNRIAL STAILIS of 25 roes. each,
10 ft, with 100 added, for yr-olds ; colts, list lOW ; Mlles and
geldings, fist Olb. Three quarters of a mile. ((18 subs'.
Mr. C. Peck, jun', Manuella, by King of Trumps—Lady
Hawthorn, set 6Th (thirroll) 1
Marquis of Hastinip's Prodigal, eat b ib (Cannon) 2
Mr. Barber's Captain, Set 10Ib :J Snowden) 3
Betting: 11 to Bon Prodigal, and S to 4 apt Msnnella.
LATENT BETTING.
cHZBTER, THURSDAY. MIDNIGHT.
6to 2 apt Lord Lyon (1) 60 to 1 apt Westwick (t d
6 to 2 Rustic (t) off)
15 to 1 Vespanan ;off') 1000 to 12 Unmet (off)
40 to 1 Monarch of the 100 to 1 Hawthorn 'off)
Olen kt) TOO to 1 Auguste (off;
40 to 1 Slabber (off) 06 to 1 Lord
ff) Glasgow's
lot & o

BETTING ON THE COUBSE.
DELEY.
9to 4 got Lord Lyon it,. 111.00 to agst Vespaslan (t.
6to 1 Rustic ,t off) freely:
Persuasion was struck out of Cestrian Handicap at 11.20
p.m., on Wednesday. April 15.
All Lord Bateman's horses were struck out of their remaining
engagements at Chester at 1 o'clock yesterday ;Thursday., and
Mr. Wadlowea at 1.45.

WEST KENT MINT AND SEVENOAKS SPRING
FiTREPLECHASES.—THUBSDAY.
THE lIINEZIPTAUr PLATE (Handicap) of 40 BOYS. ; winners 71b
extra. About 2 Mika and a-half.
Mr. Ceorge's Sprite, aged. 10st
Mr. Dolby's Cutler, aged, list 7lb (Mr. Barry) 2
Mr. Bower's The Rouge, aged, list 411 Pickett; It
The following oleo ran :—Regulator, The Wrangler, and Lot-

tery.
Betting :sto 4 apt Cutler, 2to 1 apt Sprite. Nothing else
backed.
A SELLING STEEPLECHAsE, of 3 sore. each, with 20 added:
weight for age, with selling allowances. About two milts. (9
subs.)
Mr. Sheppard's Wade, by King Tom—Bistre, 4 years. £
50.
10et 716
ownr)
Mr. F. Williams' Fairplay, aged. 5...30, list 71b (.1. Loresey, 2
Mr. Mumford's Serious Case, aged. £3O, list 71b ()smell 3
The following also ran :—Express, White Stockings. No Name,
Kennington, and Netterdale.
Betting : 6 to 4 apt Serious Case, 4 to 1 each apt Fairplay and
White Stockings, S to 1 apt No Name.
THE ea h, Cur, value 21 sots., added to • sweepstakes
of 5 soya each, 3 ft ; weight for awe, with penalties and allow-
ances. About three miles. (13 sole,
Mr. H. Yates' Harold, by Lambton—Lady Louisa, 4 yrs,
lOst 7lb
Mr. Daily's Hen Nevis. 5 yrs, list 111. 'Mr. Barry) 2
Capt. Johnstone's Lincoln, awd, 135 t lib 'Col. Knox' S
The following also ran ..—Pritorose. Simpleton, Whalebone,
Heliopolis, The Aggravator, Liston, and Trumpeter.
Betting :-7 to 4 apt Harold, 3 to 1 apt Ben Nevis, 5 to 1 apt
The Aggravator, and 6 to I Wit Ballots:di&
THI Munn, essTilt Wr•KE.4 Handicap oz 30 toys. ;
winner to be sold for 40 move. About two miles and a half. the
Mr. Motley's Eheu, by Dear Me- Alexhia, aged, llst 71b
Ar. Edwards) 1
Mr. Daily's Melrose, aged, llst 'C. Tait, 2
Mr. Ford's Regulator, 6 yrs. 10st 711, (Mr. Orson) S
Betting : 2 to I on neat
A i 117111116.4. STAKPI of 30 emu., list each, gentlemen riders ;
winners and professionals 7lb extra. About three miles.
Mr. W. Watt's Limerick, as 12st Mr. T. Hobson) 1
Mr. Henry's Lady Blanch, aged, list 'Owner! 2
The following'also ran : -Paddy, Üblgue, Baby, Thorganby, and

Wizard.
Betting : Even on tiblque, 3 to 1 apt The Wizard, and 6 to 1
bar two.

A MOTHER GIVING AWAY HER CHILD. —For
some days past the usually quiet village of Torphichen,
near Bathgate, has been the centre of considerable agita-
tion and excitement, in consequence of a rumour that a
married woman, resident in the village, had sold or given
away to the proprietor of a travelling exhibition an illegi-
timate female child, of which she was the mother. About
five years ago a miner or pitheadman, named John Gillon,
along with his wife, Margaret Ritchie or Gillon, came to
reside in the village of Torphichen. They had with them •
female child who was understood to be an illegitimate
daughter of the woman's, which she had born to a
man named Prentice, previously to her marriage with
Gillon. This child presented an extraordinary appearance,
and even now, although she is approaching eleven years of
age, she does not exceed thirty inches in height, and her
weight is about thirty-two pounds. She is exceedingly, ema-
ciated, and altogether presents one of the most pitiable
spectacles it is possible to conceive. Through time it was
discovered by the neighbours that, although neither her
mother nor stepfather were ever known violently to ill-use
her, still she was not treated like the other members of
the family. On account of her dirty habits it is said she was
made to sleep in a small burley-bed in the coal-house, which
is a long, narrow place, about 12ft. by 3. She was frequently
seen to pick up pieces of crusts of bread or cold pota-
toes that she found lying upon the street and devour them
greedily ; but upon being questioned if her mother gave
her food enough, she always said yes, although her account
of what she daily received appears anything but sufficient
for a growing child—she stating that she usually got por-
ridge for breakfast, three potatoes for dinner, and a woe
of bread at night. Matters remained in this condition, the
child being commiserated by all, until the 28th ultimo,
when a travelling showman, named Broom, was exhibiting
some wax figures in the village • and he was sent for by the
mother of the child, who offered to give her to him for the
purpose of exhibition, on the sole oondition that she would
not be brought back. Broom took time to consider the
master, and a few days afterwards • regular written agree-
ment was drawn up and signed by Gillon and his wife on
the one hand, and Broom on the other, in the presence of
two witnesses, whereby it was agreed that the child should
be handed over to the showman, to be kept by him during
her life; and her mother and stepfather bound themselves
to make no future claim or allow others to make any claim
to the said child, or ever to take her out of the possession
of the showman. The girl was then removed to the man's
caravan, and she ham since been exhibited at Falkirk,
Qnsessaferry, and elsewhere, as " The Living Skeleton,"
which the poor creature really is ; and, sad her fate
appears to le, it is scarcely possible that her life in the
future can be worse than what it has been in the past.—
Edinburgh Courant.