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The Sun.
London, England, 1855-10-17

THAMES.

ROBBERY ON BOARD A TRANSPORT SHlP.—Erenry
Adams, a seaman, was brought before Mr. Yardley,
charged with stealing a silver watch, value five guineas,
and three keys, the property of Mr. John Forbes Bur-
ton, the chief mate of the ship Ocean.

It appeared, from the evidence, that the prisoner was
engaged a few days as cook of the Ocean, which bad
been chartered by Government to convey stores to the
Crimea. The Ocean was towed down to Gravesend
yesterday (Tuesday) morning. In the afternoon the
prisoner disappeared from the ship, and a few minutes
afterwards the mate missed his silver watch and three
keys from his cabin. The prisoner was immediately
suspected, and information of the robbery was tele-
graphed to London. In the course of the evening, Beech,
police-constable 135 K, fell in with the prisoner in company
with a woman of the town in a dancing room in Rat-
cliff highway. The prisoner was dancing a nautical
hornpipe, and when ho bad finished his labours, Beech
tapped him on the shoulder, and said, " I want you,
shipmate." The sailor was astounded, and said, "I
know what you have come about, old chap, but I did not
take the watch, and never saw it." He was searched,
and a pawnbroker's duplicate relating to the watch
and the mate's keys were found concealed in his
cap. The prisoner then said, " I pawned the
watch, and have spent the money in a spree along with
a young woman."
James Corbridge, assistant to Mr. Tilfer, a pawn-
broker, of Ratcliff-highway, produced the prosecutor's
watch, and said he received it from a woman yesterday
evening, to whom he advanced 20s. upon it.
Mr. Burton identified his watch.

The prisoner, who treated the offence very lightly,
said he would pay fur the watch at the end of the
voyage.

Mr. Yardley—That will not do at all.
The prisoner—But I am engaged as cook of the ship.
It's all right.
Mr. Yardley—lt is all wrong. You won't go out as
cook of the Ocean this voyage. I commit you for trial.
London, England, 1855-10-17

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London, England, 1855-10-17

THE TELEGRAPH FROM VARNA TO

BALAKLAVA.

This cable, says the Paris correspondent of the Morning
Post in his letter this morning, has never been broken.
From the day it was successfully laid, it has remained
in perfect working order, and the one or two interrup-
tions which have taken place in the communication with
London and Paris were caused by a portion of the land
line across Turkey to the Austrian frontier having be-
come injured.

It is a remarkable fact that the only thing connected
with the war which has completely realised the expecta-
tions of the most sanguine is this telegraphic cable, al-
though it was quite novel in construction and nearly
three times as long as any cable which has been laid
any where.
London, England, 1855-10-17

THEATRE ROYAL, DRITRY-LANE.
Lessee. Mr. E. T. Smith.
THIS EVENING,
Will be performed MARRIED FOR MONEY. Characters by
Xr. Charles Mathews, Messrs. Robert Roaby and A. Youngs ; Mrs.
7. Matthews, Miss M. Oliver, and Miss Mason will appear.
To be followed by NITOCRIS. Characters by Messrs. E. F. Ed-
fir, Stuart, R. Sullivan, G. Wild, C. Vincent, &c. ; Miss Glyn, Mrs.
fielby, Mies Do Vere, Miss Andertou, Miss Cleveland, &c.

THEATRE ROYAL, HAYMARKET.
Under the Management of Mr. Buckstone.
TTIIS EVENING.
will be performed THE MAN OF MANY FRIENDS.
After which, TILE PRETTY GIPSEY AND THE BULL-
FLOUTER.
Followed by THE LITTLE TREASURE.
After which, TIIE SPANISH DANCERS.
To conalude with SHOCKING EVENTS.

'THEATRE ROYAL ADELPHI.
Proprietor, Mr. B. Webster.—Directress, Madame Celesta.
THIS EVENING,

Will be performed RORY O'MORE. Characters by Messrs. Hod-
eon, P. Bedford, C. Selby, Parselle, J. Bland, Garden, &c. ; Mia, es
Mary Keeley, Kate Kelly, Wyndham, &c.
Followed by A MOVING TALE.
To conclude with OPEN SESAME.
London, England, 1855-10-17

IN THE HIGH COITRT OF CHANCERY.

TRIESEMAR.—On the 29th of May, 1855, an
injunction was granted by the High Court of Chancery, and
m the 11th June following was made perpetual. against Joseph
ranklin and others, to restrain them, under a penalty of one thou-
•and pounds, from itnitating this Medicine, which is protected 133
oval Letters Patent or England, and secured by the :seals or t!
,:eote (1, •harmacie de Paris, and the Imperial College of Medicine.,
Vienna.
TRIESEMAR, No. 1,

s remedy for Relaxation. .nermatorrhcea,, and Exhaustion of th
,yrtem, whether arising from excesses, accident, or climate.
To those persons who are prevented entering the married state by
e consequences of early errors it is invaluable.
TRIESEMAR, No. 2,
- ,ectually, in thirshort space of three days, completely and entirely,
adicates all traces of those Disorders which Capivi and CubebF,
rye so long been thought an antidote for, to the ruin of the health
a vast portion of the population.
TRIESEMAR, No. 3,
the great Continental Remedy for that class of Disorders, whici
u.cortunately the English physician treats with Mercury, to the in-
t.-47,tahle destruction of the patient's constitution, and which all th,
Irsaparilla in the world cannot remove.

ItIESEMAII, No. 1,2, and 3, are alike deyold of taste or smell.
Lnd of all nauseating qualities. They may He on the toilet Mill
Rithout their use betty: suspected.
'old in tin cases at I Is. each, free by post, 2s. extra, divided into
oarate doses, as administered by Valpeau, Laßemand, Rola
c., &c.—To he had Wholesale and Retail in London of John-ton, 65.
lornhill; Hannay and Co.. 63. Oxford-street; snd Sanger. 150, Ox-
,rd-street ; R. H. Ingham, druggist, 46, Market-street, Manchester ;
1, Bradbury, bookseller, Deansgate, Bolton ; J. Priestly, chemist, 52,
ord-street, Liverpool; Powell, bookseller, 15, Westmoreland-street
srlhlin Winnall, bookseller. High-street, Birmingham.
London, England, 1855-10-17

AMERICAN TRUNKS.—A new Stock of
these light and convenient Travelling Cases or Boxes is just
arrived at the AMEBIC AN WAREHOUSE, No. 546, New Oxford-
street. They are made of the best American Leather, and warranted
to be more durable than any other in th,, market. Persons wishirg
for a good and Cheap Trunk should not f.,il giving them an examina-
tion.
London, England, 1855-10-17

ROYAL LYCEUM THEATRE.

Lessee, Mr. J. 11. Anderson, IR, Norfolk-street, Strand.
Increased Attractions, and saccess in equal ratio "
THIS, AND EVERY EVENING, at Eight o'Clock,
Will be presented, with entirely New and Magnificent Appoint-
ments, MAGIC and MYSTERY, in twelve acts,
parts, by Professor Anderson. arranged in two
After which, the startling illustrations of Spirit-Ttapping. HAM?.
AN-HOUR WITH THE SPIRITS, being the most surprising and
interesting series of experiments ever given within the walls of any
theatre.
84,721 persons have visited the Lyceurn already to see the Great
Wizard of the North.

Prices of admisston:—Private Boxes, 1/. Its. 6d. and 1/. Is. ;
Orchestra Atolls, 45.; Dress Boxes,Upper Boxes, 2s. ; Pit,
Is.; Gallery, 6d. No Half-price. BOX-Ofnee open from 11 to 5
daily.
Grand Morning Performance on Saturday Next at Two o'Clock.
Doors open at Malf-past One.

ROYAL SURREY THEATRE.
Lessees, Messrs. Shepherd and Creswick.
FLEXMORE'S (le Danseur Comiqiej BENEFIT, and Last
Apoearance at this Theatre ; also of that celebrated Danseuse, Mdlle.
AURIOL, will take place on THURSDAY, Nov. Ist, 1855.
Drama, Ballet Comique, Concert, Farce, Ballet Extraordinaire,
Melo-drama., &c., &c. •
Tickets to be had of Mr. Flexmore, Ell, Hercules-Buildings, Lam.
beth, and at the Box Office of the Theatre. Box Office open daily,
from 10 until 3 o'clock.

noYAL STRAND THEATRE.
Under the direction of Mr: Payne.

THIS EVENING,
Will be performed SIMPSON AND CO.
After which, SAM PATCH.
After which, a BALLET.
To which will be added ALL THE WORLD'S A STAGE.
To conclude with KISSING GOES BY FAVOUR.

ASTLETS ROYAL AMPHITHEATRE.
Lessee and Manager, Mr. Wm. Cooke.
Complete, unequivocal, and triumphant success

THIS EVENING,
The wondrous and exciting Military Spectacle. The FALL o'
SEBASTOPOL ! Storming of the Malakhoff —Moonlight View of
the Doomed City—Sortie of the Russians—Cavalry, Infantry, Can-
non—English, French, and Sardinians. The stage and the ring in
one vast battle-fleld !
After which the EQUESTRIAN EXERCIqF.S in the ARENA.
including Mr. J. H. Cooke's extraordinary novel Equestrian Feat, the
Saul dn Pont du Cirque, with other Entertainmentq.
Box-office open from Eleven till Four. Stage Manager, Mr. W.
West. Acting Manager, Mr. Nelson Lee. Dect
Mr. W. Cooke, jun.
London, England, 1855-10-17

GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY.-
TWO I)4YS' EXCURSTON to CIRENCEST Elt, STROED,
GLOUCESTER, and CIIELTENII AM.—A train will leave Padding-
ton on Saturday, October 20, at 6.31 p.m., returning on Monday,
22d, from Cheltenham at 6.30 p.m., Gloucester at 7 p.m., Stroud, 7.30
p.m , and Cirencester at 7.50 p.m. Fares there and back —Cirencester
and Stroud, 9s. and 5s ; Gloucester and Cheltenham, 10s. and 6s.
Tickets not transferable, and only available for the trains specified.
London, England, 1855-12-25

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London, England, 1855-12-25

SPAIN.

MADRID, Dec. 22.—The interpellations which
were to have been addressed to the Government
by the democrats have been postponed in coru3e-
quence of the indisposition of Marshal O'Donnell.
The Government is keeping a very watchful eye on
the movements of the Carlists. The reform of th
tariffs is being rapidly proceeded with. The report
which has been current of the discovery of forged
coupons of the public debt is unfounded.
London, England, 1855-12-25

PRIVATE AND JOINT-STOCK BANKS.

The _Bankers' Magazine furnishes the returns of circu-
lation of the private and joint-stock hanks in England
and Wales for the four weeks ending the 24th of Nov.,
1855, and gives the following as the average weekly cir-
culation of those banks during the past month, viz. :
Private banks ... £3,931,910
Joint-stock banks

Average weekly circulation £7,102,413
On comparing the above with the returns for the pre-
ceding month, ending the 27th of Oct. last, it showe—
d decrease in the circulation of the private
banks of £92,007
A decrease in the circulation"of the joint-stock
baulks of 39,035

Decrease ou the mouth
And, as compared with the return for the correspond-
ing period of last year—viz., Nov. 25, 1854, it shows—
An increase in the circulation of the private
banks of £35,747
A decrease in the circulation of tho joint-stock
banks of 14,395

Increaso on th,

£21,352

Le year

On comparing the above with the amounts of the fixed
issues, the following appears to be the comparative state
of the circulation :
The private banks are below their fixed issues 11618,R08
The joint-stock banks are below their fixed
issues

Total below thoir sa©d i55ued........ 1:814,448

The Cornish woman who walked, in 1851, from Pen-
zance to London to see the Exhibition, died a fortnight
ago, aged 88.

DEATH OF REAR-ADMIRAL F. J. THOMAS.—We have
to record the demise of Rear-Admiral Frederick Jen-
nings Thomas, who expired on Wednesday last, at his
residence, near Southampton, at an advanced age. The
gallant veteran entered the navy at an early age, and
wa.3 midshipman on board the Prince of Wales in Cal-
der's action, and served under the immortal Nelson,
being lieutenant (;,sting) of the Spartiate at Trafalgar.
In 1811.12 he was second in command of the Cadiz flo-
tilla, and was at the storming of twelve batteries, at the
spiking or capture of several hundred pieces of ordnance,
and capture and destruction of 150 sail of vessels. The
deceased had received the silver naval medal and one
clasp for his distinguished services afloat. llis commis-
sions bore date as follows :—Lieutenant, 14th February,
1806 ; commander, 4th March, 1811 ; captain, Bth De-
cember, 1813 ; aid rear-admiral (retired), Ist October,
184 G.
London, England, 1855-12-25

THE SCARBRO' HOTEL, LEEDS,

CLOSE TO THE MIDLAND RAILWAY STATION.
B. FLEISCHMANN, having renewed the
effi • Lease, and considerably enlarged his Betel, in soliciting
future favours and gratefully acknowledging the distinguished
patronage he has the honour to possess, begs to announce that, in
addition to his Family and Coffee-room business, he has opened a
SECOND-CLASS COFFEE-ROOM, the charges In which depart-
ment will be strictly commercial.
London, England, 1855-12-25

MARRIED.

On the 19th inst., at Mellor Church, George Horrooks,
Esq., of Magdalen Hall, Oxford, to Jano Anne, youngest
daughter of Jonathan Jowett, Esq., of Longher Hall.
Derbyshire.
On the 19th inst., at Christ Church, Hall, Elphineton•
Portalcs Robertson, Esq.. Bombay Civil Service, son of the
lato Major-General Archibald Robertson, Bombay Army,
to Margaret, youngest daughter of Humphrey Sandwith,
Esq., M.D., Hull
London, England, 1855-12-25

PRIVATE AND JOINT-STOCK BANKS.

The Bankers' Magazine furnishes the returns of circu-
lation of the private and joint-stock banks in England
and Wales for the four weeks ending the 24th of Nov.,
1855, and gives the following as thQ average weekly cir•
culation of those banks during the past month, viz.:—
Private banks
Joint-stock banks

Average weekly circulation £7,102,413
On comparing the above with the returns for the pre-
ceding month, ending the 27th of Oct. last, it shows—
A decrease in the circulation of the private
banks of
A decrease in the circulation tof the joint-stock
banks of .

£92,007

39,035

Decrease on the month
And, as compared with the return for the correspond-
ing period of last year—viz., Nov. 25, 1854, it shows—

An increase in the circulation of the private
banks of
A decrease in the circulation of the joint-stock
banks of

£35,747

14,395

Increase on the year

i;21,352

On comparing the above with the amounts of the fixed
issues, the fallowing appears to be the comparative state
of the circulation :
The private banks are below their fixed issues £618,R08
The joint-stock banks are below their fixed
issues

195,640

Total below their fixed issues ...... .. £814,448

The Cornish woman who walked, in 1851, from Pen-
zance to London to see the Exhibition, died a fortnight
ago,_ aged 88.
DEATH OF REAR-ADMIRAL F. J. THOMAS.—We have
to record the demise of Rear-Admiral Frederick Jen-
nings Thomas, who expired on Wednesday last, at his
residence, near Southampton, at an advanced age. The
gallant veteran entered the navy at an early age, and
was midshipman on board the Prince of Wales in Cal-
der's action, and served under the immortal Nelson,
being lieutenant (acting) of the Spartiate at Trafalgar.
In 181142 he was second in command of the Cadiz flo-
tilla, and was at the storming of twelve batteries, at the
spiking or capture of several hundred pieces of ordnance,
and capturo and destruction c f 150 sail of vessels. The
deceased had received the silver naval medal and one
clasp for his distinguished services afloat. His commis-
sions bore date as follows :—Lieutenant, 14th February,
1805 ; commander, 4th March, 1811 ; captain, Bth De-
cember, 1813 ; all'i rear-admiral (retired), let October,
i 1846.
London, England, 1855-12-25

The Third Edition.—Just published, price 61., by post, free, as. 6d.
ON TRUE dz FALSE SPERMATORRIICEA,
with the View of distinguishing the Imaginary from the
Real Sufferers under this disease, and Correcting of wide-spread
Errors in relation to their Treatment and Cure. From the German
of Dr. PICKPORD. `With an Introduction by the Editor, containing
a complete exposure of the system of terrorism and extortion pursued
by the advertising quacks of the metropolis towards those who are
credulous enough to seek their aid.
",Dr. Pickford is known to English readers by his frequent practi-
cal contributions to German medical literature. This is the first
time, he informs as, that he has addressed himself to the non-medi-
cal reader. We trust this may not be the last, if he shall detect any
other equally flagrant evil which it may be in his p3wor to cor-
rect."—London Medical Gazette. " The tribe of Quiet Sympathisers,'
and ' Medical Friends, are mercilessly exposed; and if this book
could find its way into the hands of those who suffer from the com-
plaint of which it treats, we are satisfied that many hundreds would
be saved much needless suffering of body and mind, and what is of
lees importance, though it is that which the quacks most prize--
much money ......This volume is well qualified to put an end to the
empirical system of treating Spermatorrhosa, and to place the treat..
meet upon a more rational and physiological basis. It is, therefore
likely to do much good." ,
London: li. Balliere, 219, Regent-street.
London, England, 1855-12-25

RUSSIA.

A letter from Odessa, of the 6th, says the Em-
peror has lately addressed the following decree to
the Cossacks of the Don :—" To our faithful army
of the Cossacks of the Don !—Considering the dis-
tinguished services of the regiments Nos. 1 and 2
in the Caucasus and on the banks of the Danube,
and in order to prove our satisfaction at the readi-
ness with which every individual of that army took
up arms, we bestow on each of those regiments a
standard. In sending them the accompanying flags
we order that, after they have been consecrated,
they may be used in conformity with the fidelity,
the courage, and the zeal which only belong to
Russian troops.—ALPIXANDER.''
London, England, 1855-12-25

' KAHN'S CELEBRATED
ANA.TOMICAL MUSEUM (the rarity and completeness of
whose contents have already acquired for it an European reputation.
and obtained the warm commendations of the press, in this and
other countries) is now open daily. A New Series of original Speci
mens and Models, embracing some most important and curious
features, illustrative of the wonders and secrets of the human struc-
ture, has just been added to the Collection, which now stands wholly
unrivalled in the world. Medical practitioners and students, and
the public at large, are invited to visit the Museum, where Lectures
are delivered during the day; and a new and peculiarly interesting
one is delivered by Dr. Kahn. at half-past sight o'clock every even-
ing, on the Reproductive Functions is Man. Admission, One
Shilling.
Just Published, price One Shilling, Free by Post (Gratis to Visitors
to the Museum), a New Edition of Dr. Kahn's Treatise, " THE
SHOALS and QUICKSANDS of YOUTH," an Essay, specially
intended to avert dangers to which the young and susceptible are
peculiarly liable, and to arrest the progress of evil.
London, England, 1855-12-25

CHARLES DICKENS AT SHEFFIELD.

On Saturday evening Mr. Dickens read his " Christ• I
teas Carol" to a crowded audience in the lecture hall of
the Sheffield Mechanics' Institution, in behalf of the
funds of the institute. At the conclusion of the reading,
and after a demonstration of applause had subsided,
The MAYOR (W. Fawcett, Esq.) rose and said—Mr.
Dickens, ladies, and gentlemen, I am charged by a few
gentlemen in Sheffield with a very pleasing duty, and
that is to present to Mr. Dickens on this occasion a very
handsome table service of cutlery, a pair of razors, and
a pair of fish carvers, It 'am thought there ought to be
some} substantial manifestation of gratitude to Mr. Dick-
ens for his great kindness in coming to Sheffield on this
occasion. (Cheers.) I have enjoyed this evening's treat
as much as any of you, and though I have frequently
read Mr. Dickens's works with great relish and delight,
yet from this time there will ever be associated in my
mind the name of Charles Dickens and the Christmas of
1855. (Cheers.) Mr. Dickens knows as well as we
know that our town is both black and smoky ; but at the
same time we make articles that are both bright and
sharp—(cheers and laughter)—and I think he will find
that the articles now presented to him are not only
bright and sharp, but that they are good, and will serve
for a great number of years. I hope he will live to wear
them out. (Cheers.) If he does so, and his faculties are
continued unto him, which I hope may be the case—
(cheers)—l ant sure that not only we, but those who
come after us, will have cause to rejoice greatly in his
continued being. (Cheers.) Mr. Dickens has contri-
buted greatly to the encouragement of benevolence and
kindly feeling ; and I trust he will continue to write
works of such a character as will tend to the moral and
intellectual good of the nation generally. (Cheers.) I
have much pleasure, sir, in presenting to you this cut-
lery in the name of the people of Sheffield, aid hope it
will prove extremely useful aad acceptable. (Loud and
continued cheering.)
London, England, 1855-12-25

DIED.

On the 21st inst., at Fryers, Sussex, the Ron. George
King, aged 72.
On the 21st inst., 5-
M
aged 57. t. Uxbridge, r. William Ramat),
kl at Shacewell, William Wood, Eeq.,
On the 22d inst.,
aged 81.
On the 20th inst., Captain Aston Knox, 45th Regiment
Maims N.I.
at Woolwich-common, the Rev. John
•a Downes, incumbent of St. John's, Woolwich, and
for many years curate of St. Philip's, Birmingham.tnk the 23d inst.,
On the 2 -(1 inst., at 28, St. Paul's-terrace, Islington, Mr.
James Lloyd, formerly and for 2,) years in the service of
the Bank of England, aged 63.
W?.
On the 24th inst., at Poplar, Thomas Wardell, Esq.,
aged M.
On the 22d inst., Mr. Aaron Valentine, eldest son of Mr.
Elias H. Valentine, of 0, Shoreditch, aged 61.

Lonnozi: Printed and Published by MURDO YOUNG
of No. 112, Strand, Printer, at The Sun Mee, No, 112,
Strand, in the Precinct of the Savoy, in the aunty of
Middlesex, Tuesday, December 25,1835.
London, England, 1855-12-25

MARRIED.

On the 19th inst., at Mellor Church, George Horrooke,
Esq., of Magdalen Hall, Oxford, to Jane Anne, youngest
daughter of Jonathan Jowett, Esq., of Lougher
Derbyshire.
On the 19th inst., at Christ Church,. Hull, Elpkinstone
Portales Robertson, Esq., Bombay Civil Service, son of the
late Major-Icteneral Archibald Robertson, Bombay Army,
to Margaret, youngest daughter of Humphrey Sandwith,
Esq., M.D., Bull
London, England, 1855-12-25

KIRKCAL u Y -DEC. 22.

We had fair supplies of wheat and oats to•da y, but small
of barley. Generally sales were quick. Wheat and oats
ware 6d to is per qr. higher than on this daces se'nnight;
fine barley same as last day; inferior 6d cheaper.
Wheat. Barley. i Oats. I Beans.
First
Second
Third 63s Od I 35s Od j 26s Oct I Os Od

:ANGE.-YESTEMIAT.

Gibraltar ..............
Leghorn .. • • • • •..... •• 30 LS
Genoa .... 25 773(
Milan
Venice.... ••• • • • ..
Naples •• •• ..... .. 44%
Palermo 133%
Messina •• •• 133%
Lisbon ................ ss%
Oporto ................ 53%
Rio Janeiro . .. • •
Buenos Ayres ..... • ..
New York, 60 daps' sight
Philadelphia • •

PRICES OF ECILLICN, PER OZ.
Foreign Gold in Bars £3 17 9
Portugal Gold Ccin •• 0 0 0
Mexican Dollars .... 0 0 0
New Dollars ....... 0 0 0
Silver in bars ....... 0 5 1%
London, England, 1855-12-25

,D—Die. 21.

-day, to effect sales in which
3 per qr. was necessarily sub•
that reduction. Spring corn
,tle business doing.

Oats,
Poas,

Official Statement of the Quantities of Corn, Sze., :re(
in the port of London, from the following poets,
the 17th to the 22d Dec., Loth inclusive.

R. R.
per qr. . ..._..24 32
Partridge ........40 42
White _...41 fa
Boiling
Dun 39 41
Beans, Tick
.41 45
Harrow. ticloi 44 46
Mazagan ..... 42
Ditto, new... 19 43

dyed
from
London, England, 1855-12-25

TITY.ATRE ROYAL ADELPTP.

Proprietor. Nr,.. R. webster.—D:rectress. IflAaros retests.
On WEDNI.,DAY NEXT will be performed
MOTEIF.R AND CHILD ARE DOING WELL.
Afer which ROW'S YOUR UNCLE ?
Te con.lnde with a Graa4 Coalition of Burlesque and Pantomime,
to he called
JACK AND TGE BE 11 STALK; or, Harlequin and Mother
Goo'e at home Again.
in wh:ch Mer:sv. Blapd, P. Bedford, Madame Celeste, Miss
Wyndham, and Miss E. Ardea will ap)ear.

ROYAL SURREY THEATRE.

Lessees, Messrs. Shepherd and Creswick,

On WEDNESDAY NEXT will be presented
TIIE FLOWER GIRL.
To conclude with
A PRINCE OF PEARLS ; cr, Harlequin and Jane Shore.
London, England, 1855-12-25

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London, England, 1855-12-25

CURIOUS POSITION OF A WEEN'S —Two saw.
yors were cuttingc, a log of Stettin oak, 2d inches square,
at Slnderlaud. About the centre of the log a
inches i
large hole
was discovered, 10! inches in length by 7,;
I,readth, filled with moss, feathers, hair, &c., end con
taining seven birds' egg 4, which, from their dim
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diminutive
siz,3, are considered to be wren's eggs. The tree, from,
its immense size, is supposed to be of about 150 years'
growth. The moss forming the wren's nest was aq
fresh as if it had only been pulled yesterday.—Durham
Chronicle.
STABBING IN LIVERPOOL—On Saturday evening about
five o'clock three coloured seamen, named Parker
Whitehead, Gilbert Sergeant, and Geoffrey Jackson
were drinking in a low public-house in Ga,-coigne-street,
Vauxhall-road, Liverpool, when they quarrelled about
some women, and blows were exchanged. Suddenl
Whitehead y
drew a small dagger, and stabbed Jackson in
the chest and Sergeant in the back, the pOint of the
weapon striking the shoulder-blade and becoming bent
with the force of the blow. He W;l4 then seen to throw
the dagger over a wall, where it was afterwards found.
The injuries are not of a dangerous character. White
Leal has been arrested and remains in custody,
London, England, 1855-12-25

CHARLES DICKENS AT SHEFFIELD.

On Saturday evening Mr. Dickens read his " Christ-
mas Carol" to a crowded audience in the lecture hall of
the Sheffield Mechanics' Institution, in behalf of the
funds of the institute. At the conclusion of the reading,
and after a demonstration of applause had subsided,
The MAYOR (W. Fawcett, Esq.) rose and said—Mr.
Dickens, ladies, and gentlemen, I am charged by a few
gentlemen in Sheffield with a very pleasing duty, and
that is to present to Mr. Dickens on this occasion a very
handsome table service of cutlery, a pair of razors, and
a pair of fish carvers. It was thought there ought to be
some substantial manifestation of gratitude to Mr. Dick-
ens for his great kindness in coming to Sheffield on this
occasion. (Cheers.) I have enjoyed this evening's treat
as much as any of you, and though I have frequently
read Mr. Dickens's works with great relish and delight,
yet from this time there will ever be associated in my
mind the name of Charles Dickens and the Christmas of
1855. (Cheers.) Mr. Dickens knows as well as we
know that our town is both black and smoky ; but at the
same time we make articles that are both bright and
sharp—(cheers and laughter)—and I think he will find
that the articles now presented to him are not only
bright and ribarp, but that they are good, and will serve
for a great number of years. I hope he will live to wear
them out. (Cheers.) If he does so, and his faculties are
continued unto him, which I hope may be the case—
(cheers)—l am sure that not only we, but those who
come after us, will have cause to rejoice greatly in his
continued being. (Cheers.) Mr. Dickens has contri-
buted greatly to the encouragement of benevolence and
kindly feeling ; and I trust he will continue to write
works of such a character as will tend to the moral and
intellectual good of the nation generally. (Cheers.) I
have much pleasure, sir, in presenting to you this cut-
lery tu the name of the people of Sheffield, and hope it
will prove extremely useful aad acceptable. (Loud and
continued cheering.)
London, England, 1855-12-25

COLCHESTER— DEC. 22.
The supply of wheat was not so large ; the condition is
improved by the frosty weather, but the trade was not
active, and last week's prices were barely supported for th•
best maniples. Barley was plentiful, and may be noted is
per qr. cheaper. Beans and peas were the turn in favour
of the buyer.

Prices to-day were as follow :—Wbeat, white, 804 to 868;
red, 72s to 80s ; barley, 36s to 42s ; cats, 28s to 343 ; beans
Mazagan, 42s to 41s ; middle and small, 4ts to 50s; pens,
white, 51s to 56s ; grey, 44s to 465.
London, England, 1855-12-25

COURT CIRCULAR.

WINDSOR, DECEMBER 24.
The Queen, with the Princesses Helena and Louisa,
walked in the slopes this morning.
Prince Albert, accompanied by Prince Ernest of
Leiningen, went out shooting.
Rear Admiral the Hon. R. S. Dundas left the Castle
in the forenoon.

Despatches from the Governor of Canada were re-
ceived yesterday at the Colonial-office.
Despatches were sent last evening from the Colonial-
office to the Governors of the Colonies on the West
Coast of Africa.
London, England, 1855-12-25

HIGII WATER AT LONDON BRIDGE. ,
TMa Day—Morn. 57 min. aft. 2—Evening 19 min. aft. 3
To-Ifoaaosv—Morn. 33 min. aft. 3—Evening 57 min. aft. 3

THE WEATHER—SUN OFFICE, Dec. 25.

THERMOMETER, IN THIC SHA.DE.

50 - highest since noon yesterasy.
41 -towed this morning and during the night.
49 -this dal at ttOon.
BAROMETER, 29.63.
WlND.—Southerly. Light, with dull weather and occa-
sional sunshine. There was heavy rain in the night.
London, England, 1855-12-25

COURT CIRCULAR.

WINDSOR, DECEMBER 24.
The Queen, with the Princesses Helena and Louisa,
walked in the elopes this morning.
Prince Albert, accompanied by Prince Ernest of
Leiningen, went out shooting.
Rear Admiral the Hon. R. S. Dundas left the Castle
in the forenoon.

Despatches from the Governor of Canada were re-
ceived yesterday at the Colonial-office.
Despatches were sent la3t evening from the Colonial-
office to the Governors of the Colonies on the West
Coast of Africa.
London, England, 1855-12-25

THEATRE ROYAL. HAYMARKET.
Under the Management of Mr. Buckstone.
On WEDNESDAY NEXT will be performed
TIIE LADY OF LYONS.

Claude Melnotte, Mr. Howe ; Colonel Damas, Mr. Chippendale;
Reausant, Mr. W. Farren ; Pauline Deschappelles, Miss Reynolds.
After which a New Comic Christmas Pantomime, entitled
THE BUTTERFLY'S BALL AND THE GRASSHOPPER'S

FEAST ; or, Harlequin and the Genius of the Spring.
London, England, 1855-12-25

POLAND.

Accounts from Warsaw, of the 16th inst., state
that several changes had taken place among the
military commanders in Poland. General G ulden-
stubbe, who lately commanded the depot batta-
lions of the Guard, had arrived at Warsaw and
assumed the command of the first division of the
Guard. The new chief of the first division of in-
fantry, quartered at Lublin, General Kuscheleff,
had also arrived there. This division, together
with the regiments of the Guard and a few bri-
gades of reserve, constituting what is called the
western army, forms the garrison of Poland.
That army is to be shortly reinforced by 10,000
men of the Jaroslaff Militia, who are to bo can-
toned in several towns left without garrisons.
There is, besides, the army of the centre, com-
manded by General Paniutin, who has his head-
quarters at Kieff. This army, independently of
the cavalry, is only composed of troops of reserve
and Militia, which are to be drilled during the
winter. Those two armies, the Guard not included,
do not present a large effective force. They are
probably intended to cover Bessarabia as an army
of reserve.

AU STRIA.
A letter from Vienna of the 20th, in the Post
Gazette of Frankfort, says :—" It is known that
the third point has received a new interpretation,
that is to say, that in place of the propositions pre-
viously drawn up, the neutralisation of the Black
Sea has been admitted. The Western Powers put
forward this interpretation some mouths ago ; and
if Austria did not immediately adopt it, it was be-
cause Sebastopol was not taken, and because it was
not to be expected that Russia would accept condi-
tions which, so to speak, would oblige her to de-
stroy her fleet and raze her fortresses. The capture
of Sebastopol has removed the obstacle to an un-
derstanding on the third point. Count Buol has
not disguised from Prince Gortschakoff that the
best thing Russia has to do is to accedo to what is
now proposed. The great powers consider the third
point as the condition sine. qua non of peace, and
Russia can accept it without injury to her political
and military position. It thus appears, then, that
it is once more on Russia that the decision of peace
or war depends."
A letter from Vienna of the 18th, in the Augs-
burg Gazette, says :—" The interchange of de-
spatches between Vienna and Paris is at present
exceedingly animated. This day Count Choty,
attache of embassy, left this city with despatches
for the French capital." The same letter adds :
" Colonel Tarr, the Austrian deserter, has been
transferred here, and is now in the military
prison.
It is not thought that ho will be detained long in
custody."

PRUSSIA.
BERLIN, Dec. 22.—The pacific propositions of
Austria have been communicated to the Prussian
government by Prince Esterhazy, Austrian minis.
ter to the Court of i3erlia--a relation of the Count
London, England, 1855-12-25

SPAIN.

MADRID, Dec. 22.—The interpellations which
were to have been addressed to the Government
by the democrats have been postponed in conse-
quence of the indisposition of Marshal O'Donnell.
T.he Government is keeping a very watchful eye on
the movements of the Carlists. The reform of th
tariffs is being rapidly proceeded with. The report
which has been current of the d iscovery of forged
coupons of the public debt is unfounded.
London, England, 1855-12-25

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POLA:
Accounts from Warsaw, of the 16th inst., state
that several changes had I &ken place among the
military commanders in Pot land. General G ulden-
stubbe, who lately cormnr aided the depot batta-
lions of the Guard, had r rrived at Warsaw and
assumed the command of t he first division of the
Guard. The new chief of the first division of in-
fantry, quartered at Lubli in, General Kuscholeff,
had also arrived. there. ' Phis division, together
with the regiments of the Guard and a few bri-
gades of reserve, constituting what is called the
western army, forms the garrison of Poland.
That army is to be shortl: r reinforced by 10,000
men of the Jaroslaff Militia, who are to be can-
tolled in several towns 1 eft without garrisons.
There is, besides, the arm iy of the centre, com-
manded by General Paniu tin, who has his head-
quarters at Kieff. This a may, independently of
the cavalry, is only compo: pad of troops of reserve
and Militia, which are to be drilled during the
winter. Those two armies, the Guard not included,
do not present a largo effc =five force. They are
probably intended to cover Bessarabia as an army
of reserve.
London, England, 1855-12-25

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MAEDxAEMTEEE.RJAELNNYL.
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EVENING
December 27, 1855, Haydn's Oratorio of THE CREATION will be
repeated. Principal Singers—Madame Goldschmldt, Mr. Locket',
and Mr. Lawler.
Handel's Oratorio of THE MESSIAH will be produced on MON-
DAY Evening, Dec. 31, in which 3ladarae Goldschmtrit *ill slag the
principal • oprano part.
The Chorus and Orchestra will consist of more than 600 performers.
Conductor, M. Benedict.
Prices of admission. Stalls (Numbered and Reserved), One
Guinea; Uunreserved Seats (Body of the Hall), 103. 6d.; West Gal-
lery, 10s. 6d.; Area (under West Gallery), 73.
Doors open at Seven, to commence at Eight o'clock precisely.
Correct Books of the Oratorios are given with the Tickets.
Application for Tickets to be made at Mr. Mitchell's Royal Library,
33, Old Bond-street.
Due mice will be given of the first Miscellaneous Concert.
London, England, 1855-12-25

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London, England, 1855-12-25

CIIELMSFO

A liberal show of wheat to
an abatement of from Is to 2,
mitted to, with a dull sale at
of all sorts is cheaper, and lit
Wheat, white, old, per s. s.
qr.7o 83
new 69 82
old 63 79

red,

new 6t 77
Barley 31 38
Chevalier 32 11.

Grinding 27 :q
Malt 71 75
Chovalior 75 79
London, England, 1855-12-25

RAILWAYS-YOB CASH.

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Northern
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L v ona Geneva 7OO Taste
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Cetto 697 50 Austrian Com. 730

Esterhazy who is ambassador from the Court of
Vienna at St. Petersburg. The Prussian govern-
ment will use its influence with the Czar in suppor
of the propositions.
The Independance Beige asserts that Prussia
consents to support these propositions, and the
journal in question considers the fact as the most
significant sign in favour of the probabilities of
peace which has yet occurred. Le .Nord disbelieves
the story.
London, England, 1855-12-25

ROYAL STRAND THEATRE.
Under the direction of Mr: Payne.
On WEDNESDAY NEI C will be presented
NOEMIE ; or, Ihe Foster Sister.
After which,

IT RUNS IN THE FAMILY.

HARLEQUIN BLACK-EYED SUE ; or, All in the Downs and
Davy Jones's Locker.
London, England, 1855-12-25

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ASTLErS ROYAL AMPIIITHEATRIL
Lessee and Manager, Mr. Wm. Cooke.
On Boxing Night (first time), an unheard-of novelty !—an Eques-
trian Comic Pantomime, called Harlequin and St. George and the
Dragon, or the Seven Champions of Christendom ; introducing 100
horses, ponies, and other quadrupedal artistes. The animals trained
and the equestrian effects invented and arranged by Mr. William
Cooke.

ItoK-OniCe open from Eleven till Four. Stage Manager, Mr. W.
West. Equestrian Director, Mr. W. Cooke. Inn.
London, England, 1855-12-25

THE FALL OF KARS.

On this topic the Cologne Gazette remarks :
"Undoubtedly the most important result of this
event will be the exaltation of popular opinion in
Russia, where the masses can hardly be said to be
in favour of peace. But for this, however highly
we may estimate Mouravieff, we are forced to ad-
mit that the general state of the war is only
slightly affected by the fall of Kars, a fact that is
conceded even by the New Prussian Gazette. Kars
may be called the key to Asia Minor ; the lock,
however, is very rusty... The natural obstacles
presented by the country itself, through its want of
roads and its long vacant tracts, are so great
that Prince Paskiewitch, when he had taken
Kars, and even Erzeroum, in 1828, hardly dared
to •proceed more than a few days' marches
in advance. General Mouravieff is much too
weak to advance further in this inclement sea-
son ; especially now that Omer Pacha is actually
before Kutais. What we cannot understand is,
not why the Turks have done so little for the relief
of Kars, but why the English, if we except a few
spirited officers, have sent no aid to the distressed
fortress. The Turkish auxiliary troops. formed by
them into a contingent were ready to take the tield
in April last. The hitch in the army, the petty
jealousy of the officers in that army against the
Indian officers and the auxiliary troops, this has
been part of the reason. It is possible that the
French do not evince the same ardour as the Eng-
lish do for undertaking operations in Asia, for
otherwise we find it hard to comprehend why the
allies do not mete out their blows in that quarter,
where Russia is least able to parry them, and where
they would bo moat deeply felt. To drive back the
Russians through the defiles of the Caucasus would
be tantamount to barring them out of Asia.'
London, England, 1855-12-25

ROYAL PRINCESS'S THEATRE, OXFORD-STREET.
Under the Management of Mr. CHAILLIN REAM.
On WEDNESDAY NEXT will be presented
THE HEIR-AT-LAW.
After which will be produced a New Grand Chrlstrao.s Panto-
mime, entitled.
HARLEQUIN AND THE MAID AND THE MAGPIE ; or, the
Fairy Paradisa and Hanky Panky, tke Enchanter.
Harlequin, Mr. Cormack ; Clown, Mr. Huline ; Pantaloon, Mr
Paulo; and Columbine, Miss Phoebe Beale.

RIVAL OLYMPIC THEATRE.
Lessee and Manager, Mr. Alfred Wigan.
On WE4,NESDAY IiEXT will be performed
THE JEALOUS WIFE.

Characters by Messrs. A. Wigan, G. Vining, Emery, Leslie, Dan-
vers, Mrs. Stirling. and Miss Marston.

After which will be produced a New and doubly-moral, though
excessively old, Melodramatic Fairy Extravaganza,entitled

THE DISCREET PRINCESS; or, the Three Glass Distaffs.
In which Messrs. Emery, P. Robson, H. Cooper, Miss Marston,
and Miss Maskell will appear.

TREATER ROYAL ADELPHI.
Proprietor, Mr. B. Webster.—Directress, Madame Celeste.
On WEDNESDAY NEXT will be performed
MOTHER AND CHILD ARE DOING WELL.
After which HOW'S YOUR UNCLE ?
To conclude with a Graad Coalition of Burlesque and Pantomime,
to be called
JACK AND THE BE IN STALK; or, Harlequin and Mother
Goose at Home Again.
In which Messrs. J. Bland, P. Bedford, Madame Celeste, Miss
Wyndham, and Miss E. Arden will appear.
London, England, 1855-12-25

Sporting Intelligence.

TATTERSALL'S—MONDAY.
THE Two THOUSAED.
sto 1 agat Yellow Jack (taken to IV.)

DERBY.
850 to 100 agst Went worth (taken)
10 to 1 agst Ellington (taken to 1001.)
14 to 1 agst Yellow Jack (taken to 751,)
1000 to 60 agst Rogerthorpe (240 to 15 also taken)
20 to 1 agst Polinoodie (taken to 1004.)
30 to 1 agst Milton (taken to ill.)

Country Markets.
London, England, 1855-12-25

LIEUTENANTS AND COMMANDERS.

Edward Harding°, to the Banterer.
Viscount Gifford, to the Bustard.
P. Saumarez, to the Carnatic.
C. W. Martin, to the Bull Frog.
PAYMASTER.
G. F. Bateman, to the Brunswick.
THE MILITIA.
Volunteering into the Line from the 4th West York
Militia was going on last week at the head-quarters,
Citadel Hull. About 811 rien were attested during the
week. Most of the volunteers live gone into the Royal
Artillery, the Scots Fusilier Guards, and the Marines.
The 4th West York has now furnished 480 volunteers
to the Line since embodiment in January last, exclusive
of the large number who left the regiment for the Line
after the first training in Leeds.
The Clare Militia arrived in Dublin on Saturday,
and embarked at Kingstown the same evening for
England.

The Eoat Devon landed in Dublin on Saturday, and
arrived' in Limerick the same evening.
London, England, 1855-12-25

COMMERCIAL INTELLIGENCE.

CITY, Two o'CLocrc.

The Stock Exchange, Bank of England, and
other large public establishments being closed, as
usual on Christmas Day, no business has been
transacted.

DEATH OF COUNT VALERIAN
KRASINSKI.

TO THE EDITOR OF THE SUN.

SlR,—The Polish Emigration has just sustained an
irreparable loss by the death of Count Valerian Krasin-
ski, who was no less distinguished as an English writer
than as a Polish patriot ; and I therefore venture to hope
that it will not be deemed an intrusion if I solicit a place
in your columns for the subjoined sketch of his life and
activity.—l am, sir, your obedient servant,

C. SZULCZEWSKI.
10, Duke-street, St. James's, Dec. 24.
London, England, 1855-12-25

SHARE MARKETS.

BIItMINGHAM, DEC. 21.

STOOK EXCHANGE.—This day has been observed as a
holiday here ; tho brokers' offices have been closed, and no
business whatever has been transacted.

MANCHESTER, DEC. 24.

STOOK EXCHANGE.—The market to-day has been steady,
but Sheffield shares were rather easier to buy. Leeds, 77
—Eastern Counties, 8 lu-16—Dover, 17 3-16—Sheffield,
23i—Chester Guaranteed, halves, BZ—Ditto, 2/. shares,
13i.

THE JUVENILE OFFENDERS ACT.—It appears to be
the intention of Sir G. Grey to bring info immediate
operation the act of last session for enforcing payment
from the criminal parents of juvenile offenders towards
the cost of their support in reformatories. We learn that
Sir G. Grey has appointed Mr. W. Morgan, of Birming-
ham, a professional gentleman who has shown great in-
terest in the subject of the improved treatment of juve-
nile crime, the important functions of agent to the Secre-
tary of State, for the purpose of taking proceedings under
the act. This appointment extends over the counties in-
cluded in the Midland, Oxford, and Western Circuits,
and includes nearly all the principal reformatories at
present established in Great Britain. The enforcement
of contributions will be doubtless " a heavy blew and
great discouragement " to the neglectful practice of too
many parents whose offspring are now a burden to the
State.

BIRTHS.

OM' A SON.

On the 22d inst., at Euxton Hall, Lancashire, the Lady
Emma Anderton.
On the 24th inst., at 17, Inverness•road, Bayswater,
Mrs. Francis Walker.