The Express.
London, England, 1868-07-16 00:00:00

NEW MEMBER,

Mr. Assirrron took the oaths and his seat on his elec-
tion for Clitheroe.

SOUTH-EASTERN AND LONDON, BRIGHTON AND
SOUTH COAST RAILWAY COMPANIES BILL.
On the consideration of the Lords' amendment to this
bill,

Mr. WATILIN moved to restore the provision which
empowered the shareholders to divide a certain portion of
their ordinary stock into two classes, the one to be called
"preferred " and the other " deferred " stock. The same
thing had been done in the Great Northern and the
East Anglian, and other railways, and the effect had
been to increase the value of the whole stock, and to dis-
courage the operations of those who were constantly
endeavouring to depreciate it in the market. The South
Eastern Company were desirous of issuing 400,0001. of
stock for the construction of a railway from Greenwich
to Woolwich, which would be a great public convenience,
but if this provision were struck out they would not be
able to issue it on reasonable terms. lie moved that the
house should disagree with the amendment of the Lords.
After a few words from Mr. CAVE,
The motion was agreed to, and a committee was ap-
pointed to draw up reasons for disagreeing with the Lords
in their amendment.

The Mersey Railway Bill and the Star Life Assurance
Society Bill were read a third time and passed.

LONDON JOINT STOCK BANK.-(TiIIS DAY.)

The half-yearly mooting of the shareholders
was hold at noon at Um Bank, Princes-street, Mr. P. W.
FLOWER in the chair.

The report and balance-sheet were as follow :
" The directors have much pleasure in placing before
tho shareholders the annexed statement of the
liabilities and assets of the bank and of the profit
and Ices account for the half-year ending the 30th
June, by which it will be seen that the bank has made •
net profit of 68.630/. 6s. &L ; this sum, together with
6,36 W. 13s. 4d, taken from the guarantee fund, the direc-
tors have appropriated in payment of the usual dividend
at the rate of 12i per cent. per annum on 1,200,0004, the
present paid-up capital of the bank. The guarantee fund
now amounts to 418,4161. 10 10d. The dividend, free
from income tax, will be payable on and after Friday, the
24th init.
"Liabilities and Amets, June 30, 1868.—Dr.: To capital
paid up, viz. 80,000 shares at 154 each, 1,20,0004 ; to
amount of ' The Guarantee Fund' 31st Dooember, 1867,
338,50 W. Os. sd. • to premium on 8,000 new shares added
Ist January, 1868, in accordance with the resolution of
the general meeting hold on 25th July, 1867, 80,0001.
together, 418,60 W. Os. &I. ; to six months' interest on
guarantee fund at 3 per cent. per annum, 6,2774 12s. 9d. ;
together, 424,7861. 13e. 24. ; to less this amount carried to
profit and loss account for the equalisation of dividend,
6,36 W. 13s. 4d. • leaving, 418,4164 19e. ; to amount
due by the bank on current accounts, deposit receipts,
circular notes and acceptances, 13,836,6274 lle. ; to re-
bate of interest on bills discounted, not yet due, carried
to new account, 10,1354 12s. 3d. ; to amount of net profit
for half-year ending 30th June, 1868, including the
sum of 6,3691. 13e. 4d. transferred from guaran-
teed fund, 75,0004 ' • total, 15,540,1801. 3s. ld.
Cr.: By government stock, valued in accordance with the
resolution posed by the general meeting of shareholders,
on the 19th January, 180, viz.:-1,200,0001. Consols and
New Three per Cents. and Reduced at 90, 1,080,000 L ; by
cash in hand and at the Bank of England, 1,783,0291.
17s. &l. • by bills discounted, loans, and other securities,
12,631,5641. 88. 5d.; by building, furniture, &c., at head-
office and branches, 0,5851. 17e. ; total, 15,540,1801.35. 11.
" Profit and Loss Account.—Dr.: To current expenses,
proportion of building expenses, directors' remuneration,
bad debts, income tax, &c., 33,8301.95. 6d. • to rebate of
interest on bills discounted not yet due, carried to new
account, 10,1354 12e. 3d. ; to six months' interest on the
guarantee fund,' at 3 per cent. per annum, 6,2774 12e. 9d.;
together, 50,243/. 141. 63. ; to dividend account, for the
payment of half a year's dividend, at the rate of 124. per
cent. per annum, upon 1,200,000/., amount of paid-np
capital upon 80,000 shares, 75,0001.; total, 1'15,2431. 148.61.
Cr.: By amount of gross profit for half year ending 30th
June, 1868, including 6,3694 13e. 43. transferred from
guarantee fund 125,2434 14e. 6d.
" Guarantee Fund Account.—Dr, : To amount trans-
ferred to profit and loss account for equalisation of divi-
dend, 6,3694 13a. 4d, ; present amount, 418,4101. 198. 101.
—total, 424,7864 13e. 2a. Cr.: By amount on the 31st
December 1867, 338,50 W. Os. 5d.; by premium on 8,000
new share; added Ist January, 1868, in accordance with
the resolution of the general meeting held on the 25th
July, 1867, 80,00 W. ; by six months' interest on guarantee
fund, at 3 per cent, per annum, 6,2771. 12s. —total,
424,786/. 13e. 2d."

The Cweanius, in moving the adoption of the report
and accounts, alluded to the unfavourable character of
the last half year for banking operations. The business
of the bank, although quiet, bad been very sound.
They had nothing in the shape of railway or con-
tractors' securities. Dividend was now paid on
larger capital than previously, the increase
having strengthened the bank in public estimation. The
guarantee fund, namely, 418,0001., was a fixed and steady
amount, not depending on the fluctuating price of go-
vernment securities. If it were taken at the price of the
day there would be a profit of fifty or sixty thousand
pounds. By taking from the guarantee fund the very
email amount of 8,0001., they were enabled to declare a
dividend of 121 per cent. 40,0001. had been carried to the
bad debt account, and ho believed it would:be quite
sufficient to cover all loss.

After a short discussion, the report and accounts were
adopted.
A dividend at the rate of l2} per cent. per annum
having been declared, the proceedings terminated in the
usual manner.

TEE ALLIANCE DANZ-(TII.1S DAY.)

This day a mooting of sharehohlors was hold at
the City Terminus Hotel, Cannou-sheet, Mr. Cnarroa
in the chair.

The following report was taken as mad:—"The
directors have to report that the net profits of the bank
for the last half-year (after making the necessary deduc-
tions for interest on current and deposit accounts, current
expinses, bad &Its, and rebate uu bills not yet due)
amount to 16,41 W. 18s. 9t1., which, with 9,7001. ss. 7d.,
balance from the previous half-year, makes a total of
26,1171. 4s. 4d. now to be disposed of. The directors,
therefore, recommend that a dividend for the last six
mouths of 7s. Gd. per share, or 3/. per cent.
par annum, free of income tax, bo now declared, which
will absorb 14,848 17s. Gd. ; and that 1,200/. be written
off building and furniture accounts ; leaving 10,0711.
tin. 18d. to be carried forward toprofit and loss new
accoupt. Since the lust meeting the directors have
elated John Grant Morris, Esq., of Liverpool, to a seat at
the board, which election they have now to ask the share-
holders to confirm. The directors who retire Ty
rotation, in accordance with the provisions of the
articles of association, are—Christopher Atkinson, Esq.,
Alftnl Castellain, Esq., William Keatos, Esq., and John
Torrance, Esq., all of whom, being eligible, offer them-
selves for re-election. The auditors, Messrs. Quitter,
Ball, and Co., and H. W. Banner, likewise retire at this
meeting, and offer themselves for re-election."

2ho &U 11131.01, in moving the adoption of the report
and stati Int nt of accounts, said they exhibited some signs
of improvement which were satisfactory. There was an
increase of nearly 10,0001. in the gross profits, and their
ci edit was restored abroad. He hoped they might
obtain the prosperity they had been so long
looking for if no cross currents arose to disturb their
course. The large bad debt of the past had been reduced
by 30,0001. The bad debts now consisted of 40,0001., but
72,0001. of this consisted in interest-bearing securities, so
that the real lock up in London was only 20,0001. (Hear.)
The bad debts in London during the last 18 months
amounted to only 1301. (Hear, hear.) With regard to
their separation from the Liverpool Institution the
directors, had come to the conclusion that a separation
was advisable, but that such separation should not take
place till the time was come when it could be done with
advantage. (Hear, hear.) They proposed at a future
time to establish an entirely new bank in Liverpool, having
no connexion with the bank in London except a relation
of amity and good will.
In reply to Mr. TAYLOR, who complained of the expense,
The enamor; observed that Mr. Taylor went over the
items of expenditure at the office, but ho was not able to
point out any practical mode of reducing it. The board
would be glad to receive and to adopt any practical sug-
gestions by which the expenses could be diminished.
After some further discussion, the report was adopted.

A MASTER'S RIGHT TO ORDER A SERVANT TO
00 TO BER.—A singular case came before the county-court
judge at Guildford r. Stoner) on Thursday. Elizabeth
Wheatly v. James White, was a claim of 16.. Bd. in lieu
of notice. The defendant is the landlord of the Talbot
Inn at Ripley. The plaintiff said she was in the service
of defendant, who had dismissed her without giving her
any notice. The cause of her dismissal was that the de-
fendant came down into the kitchen one night and told
her to go to bed at a quarter to 10 o'clock. She refused
to do so, as they never went to bed till half-past 10. Oa
the following morning he threatened to kick her out of
the house if she did not go. The Judge—l think your
master was quite justified in dismissing you. When your
master told you to go to bed It was your duty to do ao,
and as you did not obey his reascsable command; he was
quite justified in dismissing you. I shall find a verdict
for dent.—Wrst Brassur Gums.

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EVENING,

JULY 16,

NATIONAL RIFLE AB3OOIA7ION.
(THIS DA 7.)

The business of the National Rifle Association
meeting was resumed this morning at the usual hour.
'I be ma was again intensely hot, but there was • gentle
breeze from the south-east, although the thermometer at
a quarter-past 11 o'clock this morning stood at nearly 93
in the shade. The volunteers at present in the camp
number nearly 2,000, but everything goes on with the
utmost regularity, showing most remarkably the great
improvement which has taken place in all the arrangements
since Earl Spencer has been placed at the head of the
National Rifle Association, ably seconded as he is by Col.
the Hon. W. Colville and the officers under his com-
mend.

In consequence of the fire which took place yesterday
on the Common, not very far from the ammunition store,
through the negligence of some person throwing a lighted
fume on the grass, which immediately ignited, the fol-
lowing notice was this morning issued:
" Persons are particularly requested not to throw lighted
cigars, fusecs, or matches on the ground, as the grass is so
dry that it easily catches fire.—By order,
• "B. Sr. J. MILDILLY, Secretary."
The programme of this day is again crowded with im-
portant events, the first amongst them, of course, being
the Queen's Prize, which is now being shot for at the se-
cond range of the first stage, viz., at 500 yards. As before,
28 targets were simultaneously used to accommodate the
numerous competitors. At a very early period of the day
it was stated that Corporal llepplestone had made a very
good score. The following have made 18 points, the
highest score :—Sergeant Carbon, Ist Notts ; Corporal
Summers, 7th Salop; Colour-Sergeant Craig, Bth North-
ampton.

The competition for the Alexandra prizes was con-
tinued at GOO yards ; and at this range the contest will close
this day, as well as that at 200 yards. We understand
that Private Lakeman has added another 19 to the list,
showing that the shooting for these prizes this year has
greatly improved.
The Martin's Prize was proceeded with, but no results
worth recording bad been arrived at when this left the
Cammon.

The competition for the fourth series of extra prizes
was commenced for all comers, five shots each, at
600 yards. These prizes consist of the following :
A silver tea service, given by Messrs. Hancock and Son ; a
looking-glass, by Messrs. White, of Aldershot ; an album
of photographs, given by Messrs. Moira and Haigh ; a
claret jug mounted in silver; a target, by Messrs.
Richards and Co. ; two Snider breech-loaders, by the
directors of the London Small Arms Company ; • teles-
cope, by Messrs. Burrows, of Malvern; and • " Bury "
telescope, by Mr. Steward, optician to the National
Rifle Association. With such numerous prizes the com-
petition was very spirited, and it will be continued for the
whole of the day.
The Association Cup competition will be again resumed
this afternoon.

The competition for the Duke of Cambridge's Prize with
breech-loading rides was amongst the orders of the day
but up to the time this report was despatched no business
whatever had been done, competitors preferring to shoot
at a more advanced period of the day.
A new and rather exciting contest, which takes place
annually, will be commenced this afternoon at three
o'clock, between mambas of the House of Lords and
House of Commons, seven shots each at 200 and 600
yards.

PRINCE ARLIE ALAMAIO.

PLYMOUTH, Jots 16.

Theodore's eon, Dejaz Alamaio, and Captain
Speedy left here by the 10.25 train this morning for
Portsmouth. Large crowds !Mod the railway platforms
to see the Prince pass.
He visited Mount Edgcumbe, yesterday, where he was
received with a salute, in the park, by the local volunteers
who were assembled under arms, and were inspected by
the Prince with much interest.

SURGICAL SEPARATION OF THE SIAMESE
TWINE, CHANG AND IWO.

The scientific world, and especially that portion
of it who have made the study of medicine and surgery
their profession, cannot fail to be intensely inter-
rated in the fact which has recently come to our
knowledge, of the determination of (.'hang and Eng,
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the Siamese twins, to submit to a eurgica. operation
for the purpose of dissevering the wonderful link that has
so long bound them together. Some forty yeah ago these
twins were introduced to the notice of the civilised world,
having been brought to England from Siam in the year
1827 or 1828, by Captain Bunker, at present living in New
York, and for a series of years they were exhibited to the
public at all the great centres of civilisation. Having visited
America, they determined to make this land thew home.
They bought a valuable tract of land in North Carolina,
married two sisters, and settled down in the ordi-
nary routine of a farmer's daily life. Each
of them is new the father of nine children. The
reason for their determination, at this late day,
to call in the art of surgery to produce an entire
physical separation, is that having reached such an
advanced age (69 years) they are fearful that ono may
become the subject of disease, which may prove
fatal to both. The interesting question arises, what
are the probabilities of a successful operation being
performed. It will be remembered in pursuing these
Inquiries that the twine are held together by quite a
massive link of thoroughly normal and perfectly vitalised
integument, some 10 or 12 inches m circumference,
situated near the vital organs, and in close proximity
to the heart and lungs; and the connection Is
eo intimate that each seems to bo thoroughly
an organised portion of the other, as much so
as any of the ordinary members of a naturally con-
stituted human body. Sensation, nervous impression,
mental phenomena, morbid, physical, and nerve-
mental conditions, all show a most perfect psy-
chical unity in this wonderful dual physical ex-
istence. The
.question in regard to the result of
nn operation Is no new one, but soon after their
Hest appearance in London and Paris it excited the
minds of the foremost intellects in the surgical world.
If we remember rightly, the "Twins" were exhibited
before the Academy of Physicians and Surgeons in
Paris at that time for the purpose of ascertaining
their opinion in regard to tho probabilities of a suc-
cessful operation. The disagreement in regard thereto,
we believe, led to the abandonment of the project. Has
the science of surgery so rapidly advanced that to-day
successful results can be promised when there was so much
doubt a score or two of years ago I" We understand they
contemplate visiting Paris for the purpose of having the
operation pet fot trial —Neu; York Tribune, July 3.

INTELLIGENCE.-(THIS DAY.)
(BT TELEGRAPH.)

Leucium, July 16.—Wind at noon B:E., light airA ; weather
yen. oppreiwve,

61.AVIRPRN0, July l6.—Arrived: Fugitive, from Launeeston;
Windsor, Bombay ; Helen, Jamaica.
Lest, July 16.—Arrived United State, from Calends, for
Hamburg; Batches, Calcutta, Hamburg; Holly Bough, Olds&
Arrived from the rover and sailed—July 16: Mediator, for Mel-
bourne. July 16: Pietro, for Cardiff.
(Inn July 16.—Arrived : Ann Elm, from Windsor, N. S.
Bailed :.Jane Loecb, for Bombay ; Wolf (ss ), St. John, New-
foundland. Arrived: Betroths de Chili, fees Valparaiso; Wands-
worth, Qucboe ; Borunda, Trinidad ; A alum, Trinidad.
SIIIIILDS, July 16.—Arrived: Flied.th Ann, Bright, from

Caa;irr, July 15.—Arrtred: Llandaff, from Elba'. Sailed
Mary, from Algoa
FLTDR, July 14.78suled : Sarah Harris, for Boston. '
.

ZirarTtiv from Quebec.
Livenroot July lb.—Arrived: Black Watt, from San Fran-
cisco ; ThamZe, Quebec ; Sea Foam, Minatitlan. Hailed : Balearry,
for Callao ; James earthy, Monte Video; Sapphire (es.). Pernam-
bore Mary C. pyer, Baltimore ; Somerset (se.), Baltimore
Sitka, Philadelphia; City of Paris (m), New York.
Oaivseses,, July 16.—Arrived Brahma., from Hereon ; Baron
Oey (s.) Antwerp ; (s.), Botliardam; Comma (s.), Cron-
stadt ; Comoponle, N
LIC/11.004, July 15.—Arrived : Bwanaea, Elan Antonio ; Melita
(e.) Borten City of London Is.), New Yo ; Memnon (s.),
lath: Simon from lbraili=lbrail.
BELVANT. July 16.—itsz, from
lavairuoi, July 15. Pahnyra (ss.), arrived here from New
Yuck, passed a large red buoy with the Snore 9, partly ohliters-
Qll, voluted white, 6th July, In lat. 46 N. laoi. 56 W.

CiiitTALTIMS.
Livreront., July 15.—A telegram from Madras, dated July
n Pert. : Ish ug, half-loaded, l autism* aml.ehains, and left
Bomb. June 9, never returned.
tat KIM . July 4.—The La (brills was wrecked at Mint Island,
loth June ; mew and part of oary saved.
New Yonu, July 115.—The Cly&vftJe (barque), from Quebec,
to Ureenoek, a whore is the riverTertiga ; leaky.

TIONI EWARD BOMBAY MM.—MALTA, JULY 15.
The Ripon leaves at 11 p.m. to-day for Southampton,
where Ile may be expected about till 24th inst.
CHOLEBA.—A letter from Gibraltar has the
following :—"Advices from Caaabiaaes announce that
chokes is on the increase. Mazy et the Aube both in the
town and outskirts are daily carried ci by the disease;
some of the Finropean residents have bean attacked, an 4
on all sides the want of medical probserimial kelpie
telt. Several were preparing to embark in the
a French steamer. At Laroche the Arabs me
Ind the cholera is said to be mabag great harm
niAir
and eat of the Men. 1110 bond ellissfti el UM has
torlite
ertlerettaT Mi smireis hem Lambe Mall hi to '
smatialim end if thaw ti te ny sus
Usti to elmilense. lira Matistraabip
imitiiiia theisolpser."