biglam/hmd_newspapers huggingface dataset:
The Sun.
London, England, 1864-02-12

THE CITY OF LONDON SCHOOL.

Dr. Mortimer was re-elected to the office of head master
of the City of London School, and at the same time Alder-
man Hale brought up a most satisfactory report of the
committee of management of that school upon the system
of education adopted there. Instances were adduced in the
report in which several of the pupils had taken high
honours at the London University, and also at Cam-
bridge; and particular allusion was made to the case of
Henry John Purkis, who had been entirely educated in the
school, and who had not only taken high honours there
and at the London University, but who had since also
taken those of senior wrangler and Smith's prizeman, at
Cambridge.
Tho report was agreed to, and ordered to be printed and
circulated among the members of the Court.
London, England, 1864-02-12

BANE OF FRANCE

(REUTER'S TELEGRAM.)
The following is the account for the month ending
Thursday, Feb. 11 :

P. C.
Cash and ingots .. ----... .. 50,556,060 97
Cash at the branch-bulks .., .. .. 132,017,828
Bills due to be paid to-day.. .. .. 337,504,665
Bills becoming due in Paris .. .. 379,734,898 01
Bills in the branch-banks .. .. .. 325,781,903
Advances on coin and ingots .. • • 13,478,300
Do in the branch banks 2,824,500
Do on French securities 22,425,909
Do in the branch-banks • • • • 16,927,400
Do on railway shares and bonds .. 39,284,800
Do in the branch-banks .. .. 27,355,750
Do on Credit Foncier Bonds .. • • 400,100
1)o in the branch-banks • • • • 425.600
Do to State by treaty, 1847 .. • • 60,000,000
Rentes of the reserve-fund • • .. 12,980,750 14
Rentes, disposable funds .. .. • • 36,968,967 91
Rentes immobilised (law of June, 1857) .. 100,000,000
Hotel and furniture of the Bank
.. • • 4,000,000
Real property of branch-banks .. • • 5,290,411
Expenses of administration .. • • 23,138,399
Sundries .. .. .4, .. .. 5,818,546 94

ASSETS.

1,239,878,161 61
London, England, 1864-02-12

COURT OF COMMON COUNCIL.

A Court of Common Council was held yesterday at
Guildhall. The Right Hon. the Lord Mayor presided.

THE CONDEMNED PIRATES.

Mr. ELIAS DAVIS said that in reference to the approach-
ing execution of seven men for the crime of murder, it was
needless for him to dilate upon the painful character of
such an exhibition taking place in the heart of the city of
London; he wished to be informed by the Lord Mayor or
the Sheriffs whether there was any chance of such a dread-
ful spectacle being averted. (Hear, hear.)

Mr. Sheriff NISSEN said that he had no further informa-
tion to give than that which had already been made public.
which was that a communication had been made to the
Home Secretary upon the subject, but no answer had yet
been received to that communication.

Deputy ELLIOTT said he should like to ask another ques-
tion, which was, whether it was more disgraceful and in-
human to execute seven murderers at once than a single
murderer ? (Cries of " Oh, oh," and " Hear.")
The subject then dropped,
THE CITY ARCHITECT.

Deputy LONG asked the Lord Mayor whether he pro-
posed to fix a day for the election of the City architect. He
suggested that it should be as early as possible, as the busi-
ness of the Corporation was likely to suffer from delay.
The LORD MAYOR said that he would appoint as
.early
a day as possible for the election.
London, England, 1864-02-12

COALS.—The LILLESHAL L COMPANY'S
COALS.
Direct from their own Col lieries.
Marquis' 260. per ton. Double. 2le. per ton.
Top 255. „ Nut 5......... l9s. f,
Deep .22e.
Well screened and delivered within live miles of their De-
pots, Westbourne Park-road, W., and 17, South Wharf,
Paddington, W.
Best C01e.......... l5O. per chaldron.
Terms cash.
JOHN SCOTT, Sole Agent.
London, England, 1864-02-12

••••••••••••••
A. YLE S B
RAIt
I.Yco)N U Y AN BUCKINGHAM
ILW.Y.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that thethe next
SHARE-
HALF-
YEA_RLY GENERAL MEETING of
HOLDERS of this Company will be held at the Company's
Offices, 5, Queen-square, We stminster, on FRIDAY, the 26th
day of l'ebruary instant, at one o'clock in the afternoon, for
the purpose of transacting the general business of the Com-
pany.

EUCKINGILAU: AND CH.
ROWEANDOS, Chairman;
J. G. Secretary.

Company's' Offices,
5, Queen-quare, Westminster,
3(1 February, 1864.

-VT GRINSTEAD, GROOMBRIDGE. and
j1L1( TUNBRIDGE WELLS RAILWAY COMPANY.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, That the next ORDI-
NARY HALF-YEARLY GENERAL IIEETI.NG of this
Company* will be .held at the London, Brighton, and South
Coast Railway Coropany's Station, Loudon-bridge, ou FRI-
DAY, the 26th day of February, 1864, at 12 o'clock at noon
precisely, for the purpose of Receiving* a Report from the
Dire, tors, and Tra.nsacting, the General Business of the
Company.
The Transfer Books of the Company will be Closed on the
19tti day of February, 1864, and will remain so until alter the
e4.2t in g.

WEST, ChairmAn.
G. W. BROWN, Secretary.
Company's Office, 2S, Great George-street,
Westminster, Feb. 12, 1864.

uOftSH.A.M, DORKING, and LEATHER-
ECEAD RAILWAY COMPANY.
,NoT ICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the next ORDI-
NARY HALF-YEARLY MEETING of this Company will
be held at the London, Brighton, and South Coast Railway
Company's -tahion, London-bridge, on FRIDAY, the 26'h
day of February, 1864, at half-past Ten o'clock in the Fore-
noon precisely, to receive a Report from the Directors, and
for the general purposes of the undertaking,.
The Transfer Books of the Company will be closed on the
10th day of February, 1861, and will remain so until after the
paeeting.
W.M. SEYMOUR VESEY FITZGERALD, Chairman.
G. W. BROWN, Secretary.
Company's Offices, 28, Great George-street,
Westminster, Feb. 12, 1b64.
London, England, 1864-02-12

POLICY IN THE EAST.

Mr. FERRAND gave notice that on the motion for
going into committee of supply he would move that the
policy In the East, introduced 30 years ago by the First
Lord of the Treasury, and acted on by every successive
Whig Government, had led to the events at Kagosima
and Soochow, and was adopted with a view to extend our
commerce, end that taxation of the ratepayers of England
and Ireland who were not interested in the extension of
such commerce was unjust.
London, England, 1864-02-12

DIRECTORS.

Frederick Harrison, Esq., Director of the London and County
Bank.
James L. Hart, Esq., Consul for Mexico (J. Hart and Co.),
London.
Abel Heywood. Esq. (ex-Mayor of Manchester), Director- of
the Alliance Bank.
Lewis Lan worthy, Esq., Manchester.
William J. Marshall, Esq. (Wilson, Bowles, and Co.), London.
John Paterson, Esq, thairman of the Standard Bank of
British South Africa.
Robert Rumney, Esq., Director of the Alliance Bank, Man-
chester.
Charles Alexander Thurburn, Esq., late of H. and H. Thur-
burn, of Alexandria.

BANKERS.
The Alliance Bank, Lothburv, London; Brown's-buildings,
Liverpool ; and 75, King-street, Manchester.
SOLICITORS.
London—Flux and Arles, 9, Mincing-lane.
Liverpool—Fletcher, Hull, and Stone, Cook street.
BROKERS.
J. and J. Whitehead, 8, Moorgate-streot, London.
Shore and Kirk, Manchester.
TEMPORARY OFFICES.
10, King William-street, London, E.C.
London, England, 1864-02-12

GOVERNMENT ANNUITIES,

The CHANCELLOR of the EXCHEQUER, in moving
for leave to bring in a bill to amend the law relating to the
purchase of Government annuities through the medium of
savings banks, very briefly explained the alterations pro•
posed by the bill.
A few observations having been made by Sir H. Win-
LOUGMBY and Air. HUBBARD, leave was given to introduce
the bill.
London, England, 1864-02-12

THE UNION ASSESSMENT ACT.

Mr. HOLLAND asked whether there was any intention
of amending the Union Assessment Act of 1862, so as to
enable assessment committees to become respondents in
cases of appeal at the petty sessions against their valua-
tions.

Mr. VILLIERS said he could not give the hon. mem-
ber an answer to his question at present, and he admitted
that the subject was one of great importance, and was now
under the consideration of the Poor Law Board, with a
view to a satisfactory settlement, but considerable difference
of opinion existed in reference to it between competent
persons.
London, England, 1864-02-12

COURT OF COMMON COUNCIL,

A Court of Common Council was held yesterday at
Guildhall. The Right Hon. the Lord Mayor presided.

THE CONDEMNED PIRATES.
Mr. ELIAS DAVIS said that in reference to the approach-
ing execution of seven men for the crime of murder, it was
needletrs for him to dilate upon the painful eharacter of
such an exhibition taking place in the heart of the city of
London ; he wished to be informed by the Lord Mayor or
the Sheriffs whether there was any chance of such a dread.
ful fpottude being averted. (Hear, hear.)

Mr. Sheriff NISSEN said that he had no further informa-
tion to give than that which had already been made public,
which was that a communication had been made to the
Home Secretary upon the subject, but no answer had yet
been received to that communication.

Deputy ELLIOTT said he should like to ask another ques-
tion, which was, whether it was more disgraceful and in-
human to execute seven murderers at once than a single
murderer? (Cries of " Oh, oh," and " Hear.")
The subject then dropped,
THE CITY ARCHITECT.

Deputy LONG asked the Lord Mayor whether he pro-
posed to fix a day for the election of the City architect. He
suggested that it should be as earls as possible, as the busi-
ness of the Corporation was likely to suffer from delay.
The LORD MAYOR said that he would appoint as
.early
a day as possible for the election.
London, England, 1864-02-12

DEAFNESS.—The SOUND MAGNIFIER
INVISIBLE VOICE CONDUCTOR, a newly in-
vented instrument for severe cases of deafness. It fits into
the ear, not perceptible, removes singing noises in the head,
and enables deaf persons to hear distinctly at church and at
public assemblies.—S. and B. SOLOMONS, 39, Albemarle-
street, Piccadilly.
London, England, 1864-02-12

BANK OF FRANCE.

(REUTER'S TELEGRAM.)
The following is the account for the month ending
Thursday, Feb. 11 :—.

F. C.
Cash and ingots 50,556,060 97
Cash at the branch-banks , .. 132,017,828
Bills due to be paid to-day.. 337,504,665
Bills becoming due in Paris •• .. 379,734,898 01
Bills in the branch-banks , 325,781,903
Advances on coin and ingots .. 13,478,300
Do in the branch banks 2,824,500
Do on French securities 22,425,900
Do in the branch-banks • • • • 16,927,400
Do on railway shares and bonds • • 39,284,800
Do in the branch-banks 27,355,750
Do on Credit Foncier Bonds .. • • 400,100
Do in the branch-banks • • 425 600
• •
Do to State by treaty, 1847 .. 60,000,000
Rentes of the reserve-fund 12,980,750 14
Rentes, disposable funds .. 36,968,967 91
Rentes immobilised (law of June 1857) • • 100,000,000
Hotel and furniture of the Bank
.. • •
4,000,000
Real property of branch-banks .. 235,,123980,,349191
--
Expenses of administration • •
Sundries .. 5,818,546 94

ASSETS.

1,239,878,161 61
London, England, 1864-02-12

Now ready, in 2 vols., 2t5.,!:
MEMOIRS OF JANE CAMERON,
FEMALE CONVICT. By a PRISON MATRON,
Author of "Female Life in Prison."

"A faithful chronicle of a woman's fill and rescue. It is
a book that ought to be widely read."—Examiner.
Hurst and Blackett, 13, Great Marlborough-street
London, England, 1864-02-12

NO ricE. ST. VALENTINE'S DAY.
For the prettiest Valentine ever penned see
" CHRISTMAS AT OLD COURT." By the Author of
" Whitefrtars," &e. To be had at all Libraries.

SRO ItTHAND.-PITMAN'S PHONOGRA-
PIIIC TEACHER. 6d.; free by post, 7d.

HORTHAND.-PITMAN'S PHONOGRA-
PRP.; MANUAL. Free by post, 18. 6d.

ORTHAN D.-"PIT'MAN'S PHONO
GRAPHY forms an exceedingly efficient-probably
the MOST efficient-system of Shorthand that exists."—Sir
Rowland Hill.
London, England, 1864-08-24

MADAME TUSSAUD'S HISTORICAL
GALL ERY ; established 28 years at the Bazaar,
Baker-street.
NEW ADDITION. A full length portrait model of
DR. COUTY DE LA POMMERAIS, the Poisoner, taken
from the original photcgraph, by Mons. Trinquart, of Paris,
from life, is now added to the Chamber of Physiognomy.
Admittance, Is. ; Napoleon Rooms and Chamber of Horrors,
6d. extra.
Open from 11 in the morning till 10 at night.
London, England, 1864-08-24

THE TEETH; a Practical Treatise. with the
best means of restoring them when defective or lost.

By A. ESKELL, Esq., Surgeon-Dentist,
8. Grosvenor-street, Grosvenor-square.

" It really contains all that is necessary relative to the
good keeping of he mou h and teeth, and deserves the serious
consideration of all who adequately regard their health,
comfort, and appearance."—The Sun, May 4, 1861.
"We can commend this little brochure on a subject noon
which everybody takes an interest."—Medical Circular,
June 5, 1861.
"We can recommend its perusal to those who wish to pre-
serve their teeth, and to those who know the value of them."
—Daily News, June 21, 1861.
London : Clements, Little Pulteney-street

DR. SCOTT'S BILIOUS. AND LIVE R
PILLS.—A NEVER FAILING REMEDY.—Pre-
;Aired without any mercurial ingredient, from the recipe of Dr.
,cott, of Bromley, Kent, will be found invaluable to all who
suffer from bilious and Liver complaints, indigestion, wind.
spasms, giddiness, dizziness of the eyes, &a. For habitual
costiveness, as a family aperient medicine, and as a purifier
of the blood, they are truly excellent mild in their opera-
tion and grateful to the stomach, they create appetite, pro-
mote digestion, and strengthen the whole nervous system.
Sold by W. Lambert, 8, King William-street, Charing-cross.
London, and by most druggists, in boxes,ls. lid., and three
times the quantity in one, 2s. 9d. Be sure to ask for Dr.
Soott's Bilious and Liver rills. The genuinesquare
green package, with " William Lambert," engraved on the
tamp.

ROYAL FREE HOSPITAL, Gray's-inn-road,
in the immediate vicinity of the Great Northern Rail-
way Terminus, King's-cross.
The Hospital is not endowed, but is wholly dependent on
voluntary contributions and legacies, which are received by
the Treasurer, Edward Rasrerman, Esq., Nicholas-lane; also
by Messrs. Coutts and Co. ; Drummond and Co. ; Herries and
co. ; Ransom and Co. Prescott, Grote, and Co.; Smith,
Payne, and Co. ; Glyn and Co. ; Jones Loyd and Co. ; Barclay
and Co. Denison and Co. ;Williams, Deacon, and Co.;
Overend, Gurney, and Co. ; Nisbet and Co., Berners-street ;
Masterman and Co. ; I. Barned and Co., Liverpool; and at
the Jleopital, from 10 till 5.
STANFORD S. SMITR 800retarY.
London, England, 1864-08-24

cern. The mere fact that it has 1,200 miles at work,
thpt it has raised and expended a capital of 46 mil,
lions, and that it has a revenue now exceeding three
millions /3,-r annum, cannot fail to excite wonder
and admiration. It is to be hoped that the direc•
tors have now profited by experience ; that their
policy bas become one of conciliation and peace, and
that in the prosperity of the future even ordinary
shareholders may find some recompense for the bit-
ter disappointments of the past.-7imeti.
London, England, 1864-08-24

DISTURBANCES IN GENEVA,

BERNE, AUGUsT 23.
Disturbanas have broken out in Geneva, barri-
cad, s have bEen erf cfed a -id blood shed.
The Government of the Canton, being unable to
re-establish order, called for Federal intervention.
The Federal Ccuncil thereupon seat M. Fornerod
as special commissioner to the scene of the out-
break. He has entered Geneva with a battalion of
London, England, 1864-08-24

gallant Colonel has adopted this maxim as his
guide, for he could not have chosen a better time
for his retirement, and therefore his Mends and
admirers have nothing to regret, but doubtless
his able and efficient inspection will long be missed
by those who were fortunate enough to be under
his command. At the review at Liverpool the
other day, the Colonel addressed the Volunteers,
and announced his intention of retiring; at
the same time, he expressed his satisfaction at
the state in which he left them. They had im-
proved greatly during the last five years, both in
numbers and efficiency. "He was convinced that I
the existence of this force had saved England from
many insults, and perhaps from positive, attack.',
No one can question the truth of this remark; but
at one time there was much scepticism sfl)at touch-
ing the use and practicability of the formation of
these corps. Tho Volunteers had to lead a
very forlorn hope for some time ; but suc-
cess has at last crowned their efforts, and all
praise is due to their exertions, their constancy,
and self-denial. They must not forget to azknow-
ledge the debt they owe to him who has so greatly
assisted them in gaining their present standard of
efficiency, and it will be a fitting tri`Jute to Colonel
Al'Muhpo's eminent services if they present him
with some testimonials. Haas certainly deserved
much at tl'.eir hands, of which they should not be
unmindful. 1
London, England, 1864-08-24

New Barnet.—Freehold Semi-detached Villas.
MR. ANDREW MIND will SELL by AUC-
TION. at GARRAWAY'S, Chstng,e-alley. Cornhill,
on TUESDAY, August 30, 1864, at One o'clock, the conve-
nient FREE EIOLD Seven-roomed HOUSES, Nos. 1 and 2,
Lancaster-road, New Barnet, near the railway station, with
front and back garders, now let at £44 per annum, but pos-
session of one may be had if desired. May be viewed and
particulars. with conditions of sale, had at Garraway's ; and
at the auctioneer's offices, corner of Little Carter-lane, St.
Paul's.
London, England, 1864-08-24

Stalnsby-road, Limehouse.—Detached Freehold Residence
ER. ANDREW HIND is instructed by the
proprietor to SELL by AUCTION, at GARRA-
WAY'S, Change-alley, Cornhill, on MONDAY, August 29,
1864, at One o'c ock, the Ten, superior FREEHOLD HOUSE,
known as Paradise Cottage, plsasantiy situate in the Stains-
by-road, near the East India-road, Limehouse, and contain-
ing large drawing, dining, and breakfast rooms, six bed-
rooms, capital kitchen, and offices, three w.c.'s, &c. The
principal rooms have stainel glass windows and French
casements, opening to ornamental verandahs which extend
the entire length of the bui' ding. In the rear is a beautifully
laid-out flower garden, with greenhouse, summer house, large
and handsome foun ate, &c. The whole enclosed by walls,
and thoroulhly screened from observation by well-grown
evergreens and other tre,s. May be viewed by cards from the
auctioneer only, and particu'ars, with conditions of sale, had
at Garraway's ; of T. Price, Esq., solicitor, 24, Abchurch-
lane, B.C. ; and at the auctioneer's offices, corner of Little
Carter-lane, St. Paul's.
London, England, 1864-08-24

r.REFERENCE SHARES.
London, Chatham, and Dover 5 pdr cent. pref.,96
Mid .Consolidated, 6 per cent. stock,
Ditto. Bristol and Birm., 6 per cent., 123
North;Eastern, Cons. pref., 4 per cent., 901
North Staffordshire, 22 if 2

PREFERENCE SHARES AND STOCKS.
Great Eastern 46 per cent. pf.,
Ditto, 5 pa cent pf., 61

FOREIGN RAILWAYS.
Bahia and San Francieco klim.) gua. 7 per cent., 151

BANKS.
Agra and Mnterman's (Ern.).
Ditto, issued at 30 pm., of which 15 is pd., 40
Albion, 5g L
Alliance 6I
Bank of British Columbia, 10}
Bank of Egypt,:27ll
Bank of London. 165 41
Chartered Bank of India, Australia, and China, 37
Continental, lira., 16k
English, Seo4ch, and Australian Chartered, 20.
Imperial Bank (lira.). 35
Imperial Bank of aina, India,:and Japan, lira., 61.
Imperial Ottoman, 17
London and estminster, 97
Merchant Bank, Um 28
Metropolitan and Provincial Bank, Um., 25}
Scinde, Punjaub, and Delhi, lira., 12i
South Eastern, Bin., 10
Union of London„sli 2

MISCELLANEOIJ&
Commercial Union, Insurance, 8*
Egyptian Com. and Trading, lim., 3i
IL glish and Australian Copper, 1*
Fore-street Warehouse, lim.,
Gen. Credit and Finance of London, llnz, 6i 7
Ilumber Iron Works, 2}
Imperi .1 Mercantile Credit A sso., lim., 811
Joint Stock Discount, lim., 6A 7
London Financial Association, lim.,
Smith, Knight, and Co., lim., 5*

Course of Exchange,---Yesterday,

Amsterdam
Dit' o
Rotterdam — 12 1
Antwerp -••— 25 67k
Brussels — 25 67
lima:n.o
Paris ...
Ditto
Marseilles .. — 25 65
Frankfort on Mains —120 k
Vienna
Trieste
Petereburgh ........ —30 i
Berlin ..............
Madrid
Cadiz ........
Legh0rn............
Milan ... . ..........
Genoa • ..........
N:•Ples ............
r, ale I m o

Me t.,1.1),a
boa

25 72i
25 72i
13 9i
25 30
25 70
25 72!
1201
11 S 5
11 85
301

47.11 47i
- 4S
2:5 75 2 82i
25 771 25 821
25 74, 25 82!
25 77,1 25 82
25 771 25 S‘/
25 77 25 82
51 51!
London, England, 1864-08-24

SECOND EDITION.

BUN OFFICE, HALF-PAST 4 O'CLOCK.

SPORTING INTELLIGENCE---This Day

YORK RACES-THIS DAY.
(BY ELECTRIC TELEGRAPH,)
FILLY SAPLING STAKES.

Siberia
Physalis filly
.
Brioche

Four ran.
LONDESBOROUGH CUP.

Stirrup Cup
Queen of Trumps
?Skylark

Mit teen ran.
PRINCE OF WALES' STAKES.

Gontran
Wings of,the Wind
Jupiter
... .• . 3

Six ran.
RA WCLIFFE STAKES.

Peeress
East Lynn
Approver
Five ran.

THIRD EDITION

SUN OFFICE, SEVEN O'CLOCK.
London, England, 1864-08-24

SHIPPING-THIS DAY,

LONDON, Aug. 24. Wind at noon, 151,W,, strong
breeze, and cloudy.
CLYDE, Aug. 23.—Arrived—Cuban, from Matanzas.
Sailed—Marchmont, for Quebec.
SAIELDS, Aug. 23.—Arrived—Mar, from Boston—
Adolphus, from Bilboa.
London, England, 1864-08-24

OUTWARD BOMBAY MAIL.

The Ellora, from Southampton on the 12th instq
reached Malta on the 21st at 6 a.m., and left at nO2ll
for Alexandria.

The Cey?on, from Marseilles on the 20th, arrived
at 11 p.m. on the 22d inst., and left at 5 a.m. on the
23d for Alexandria.

FRANCE.

BOURSE, Aug. 23.—The market has been heavy
Threes, for the Account, are with difficulty main-
tained at 66fr. 30c., and Mobilier have declined to
I,ooofr. Railway Market without animation, and
some of the lines quoted rather lower. The market
closed as follows:

41 per Cents .. 94 60
Do. eL..d month....
3 per Cents
Do. end niontb 66 30
Credit Mobilie- lOO2 50
Do. end month 1000
Bank Shares 3355
Credit l'oncier 1220
Roman

Italian Loan
67 ,35
Do. end month 67 ''''n
Ditto Threes .. ---
New Mexican ..., 56 ---
Russian: ..
...-
Austrian
Spanish Threes., -- *"...
Home Debt
Defend

BAIL

Orleans
Northern ....
Lyons and Mediterranean
Southern
-Western
Eastern
Sardinian
Austrian
Lombard
North of Spain
Saragossa
Ditto to Barcelona

'AYS.

Cash. Accort•
888 75 .. 883 75
982 50 .. 985 --
926 25 .. 922 60
640 640 --
525 526 25
492 50 .. 495 --
247 50 .. --
431 25 .. 433 75
540 541 25
412 50 410 --
500 .. 498 75
230

KARKETS—This Day.

MARK-LANE.

Fresh up to our market to-day the arrivals of home-grown
wheat were but moderate. For most qualities the trade
ruled steady, and Monday's prices were supported.
With most descriptions of foreign wheat, the market was
moderately supplied. On the whole, the trade ruled steady
at full quotations.
Floating cargoes of grain were in moderate request at late
rates.

The supply of barley on sale was very moderate. The
trade, however, was quiet at previous quotations. Nevi'
English barley, 325. to 378. per quarter.
For malt the demand ruled inactive on former terms.
The supply of oats on sale was large. For most qualities
there was a tolerably active market at very full prices.
Beans and peas ruled firm and were quite as dear as en
Monday.
The flour trade was quiet on former terms.
ARRIVALS THIS WEEK.
Wheat. Barley, Malt. Oats. Flour.
English 1,220 130 1,230 1,040 490
Irish
Foreign

260 sks.
1,340 brls.
London, England, 1864-08-24

Births.

BURGES —On the 21st inst., at 96, Lower Baggot-street,
the Hon. Mrs. Ynyr Barges, of a daughter.
PETRE.—On the 21st inst., at Thorndon, the Lady Petro,
RY°DR t Easo.L.On the 22d inst., at 7, Cornwall-gardens, South
Kentrington, the Hon. Mrs. Ryder, of a son,
Marriages.

CATILM—WrtrrwELL.—On the 20th inst„ at Camberwell-
new-road Chapel, John Cable, merchant, London, to
Margaret Jessie, the eldest daughter of the late Watson
Whitwell. _

T.--On the 20th inst., at the parish church,
Brighton, Mr. Joseph John Elliot, of Baker-street, Port-
Lucy Elizabeth, only daughter
oil a n -
EdEqu L
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Brighton. g.
London, England, 1864-08-24

FRANCE.

BOURSE, Aug. 23.—The market has been heavy'
Threes, for the Account, are with difficulty main-
tained at 66fr. 30c., and Mobilier have declined to
I,ooofr. Railway Market without animation, and
some of the lines quoted rather lower. The market
closed es follows :

11 per Crnts .. 94 60
Do. end month....
3 per Cents
Do. end month 66 30
Credit Mobilier 1902 50
Do. end m0nth...,1000
Bank Shares 3355
Credit koncier 1220
Roman

6
3
Italian L0an...... 7 '(5)
Do. end month.... 67 -
Ditto Threes ..
Now Mexican .... 56 ....- ---
Russian -
--
--
Austrian
Spanish Threes --,Q2
Homo Dobt
Deferred

RA IL

'AYS.
Cash. Acconnt,
Orleans - 888 75 .. 883 7'
Northern
Lyons and Mediterranean 926 25 .. 922
Southern 640
525 . 640 —2
Western.
4,,4 --
Eastern ..... .•... 492 50 ..
Sardinian .. 347 50 .. A 3,1 75
Austrian •431 25 .. I 5
Lombard
412 I'
Alo‘s; 2
North of Spain
50 . ' 75
Saragossa 5OO .. 493
Ditto --
to Barcelona -
London, England, 1864-08-24

I

I

BEAR DOCTOR, what do you ndvige ? I
tv,_ advise Alfred Mellon's Concerts, afterwards to
Covent-crarden hear some charming singing, order
°Tie 0 th' • - • •
18 ttc eir ea .ital chops and magnificent potatoes, and that
best advice I can give you.

XINATIAN'S LL WHISKY T. COGNAC,
BRANDT.
I,4TRaiihis
CH celeßßANDY,brated Ol IRISH WHISKY rivals the finest
d
It •
, 13 Pure, Mild, Mellow, Delicious, and very Wholesome.
thoold in Bottles, 38. Bd., at the Retail Houses in London ; by
ate Agents in the principal towns in England; or wholesale

ob 8, GREAT WINDMILL-STREET, W.
texisael!eihe Red Seal, Pink Label, and Cork branded
n
'Aus LL Whlakv."

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN. that the BANK
h of FIINDUSTAN, CHINA, and JAPAN !Limited),
1! REMOVED from 16, Cornhill, to No. 1, BANK-
BUILDINGS, Lothhury.

By order,
R. SIVIRE TOMLIN', Secretary.
gank-buildings, August 24, 18C4.

INROYAL. INSURANCE COMPANY,
29, Lombard-street, London ; and

Royal Insurance buildings, Liverpool.

At the Annual Meeting, on the sth inst., the following were
_
cf the ,eadino• results disclosed in the Report to the
shareholders.

FIRE BRANCH.

The Premiums of the year 1863 reached the sum
L 34
of 1,66S
Being an advance of
over 1862; an amount of increase exceeding that of any pre-
-1",„11,8 year.
ne Revenu" from Fire Premiums has been en-
hanced
in four years by the large sum of £113,353

The Duty paid to Government in 1862 was . £75.993
Ditto ditto, 1863 88,966

Showing an Increase in one year of .... ...... £12,973
Among- the incidents which have tended to the advance-
ment of the Royal within the last few months may be reckoned
Its lion with respect to the losses sustained by the explo-
sion
Lof the Lotty Sleigh. which although on y con -istent with
the general tenor of the conduct of the Company, and ulti-
Mately proved to be no more than what had been done in I or-
raer times by the oldest and most proverbially honourable
among its contemporaries, yet attracted attention and public
favour by its unhesitating promptness.
As the largest totAl of Revenue and the largest ratio of
progression have been attained in the present year, so it
happens that the largest Profit which it has ever +alien to the
Directors to record has likewise on this occasion to be an-
bounced. The balance of net profir on theyear has amounted
to X 83,515 • of which sum £34,110 only has been appropriated
to Dividend and Bonus, and the large balan e of £49,444 been
tarried to Reserve.
London, England, 1864-08-24

OUTWARD BOMBAY MAIL.

The Ellora, frcm Southampton on the 12th inst.,
reached Malta on the 21st at 6 a.m., arid left at no2ll
for Alexandria.

The Ceylon, from Marseilles on the 20th, arrived
at 11 p.m. on the 22d inst., and left at 5 a,m. on the
23d for Alexandria.

FRANCE.

BOURSE, Aug. 23.—The market has been heavy
Threes, for the Account, are with difficulty main-
tained at 66fr. 30c,, and Mobilier have declined to
I,ooofr, Railway Market without animation, and
some of the lines quoted rather lower. The market
closed as follows :

41 per Cents .. 94 60
Do. end month....
3 per Centb
Do. end month 66 30
Credit Mobilier..., 1003 50
Do. end month 1000
Bank Shares 3355
Credit Fonder 1220
Roman

(Italian Loan 67 35
Do, end month .67 50
Ditto Threes ..
New Mexican b 6
Russian
Austrian -
Spanish Threes """
florae Debt

Deferral - --

BAIL

Orleans ;.•••
Northern ....
Lyons and Mediterranean
Southern
Western ..
Eastern • 00000000 •••••
Sardinian
Austrian
Lorrbard
North of Spain
Saragossa
Ditto to Barcelona

'ATS.

Cash. Account.
888 75 .. 883 75
982 50 986 --
926 25 .. 922 50
640 -- .. 640 --
523 -- .. 526 25
492 50 .. 495 --
347 50 .. --
431 25 433 75
640 -- .. 541 25
412 50 .. 410 --
500 -- 498 75
230

MAIIKETS—This Day.

MARK-LANE.

Fresh up to our market to-day the arrivals of home-grown
wheat were but woderaie. For most, qualities the trade
ruled steady, and'iNionday's priests were ,supported.
With most descripaons of foreign wheat, the market was
moderately supplied. On the whole, the tradp ruled steady
at full quotations. e-grown

Floating cargoes of grain were in moderate request at late
rates.

The supply of barley on sale was very moderate. The
trade, however, was quiet at previous quotations. IsT e w
English barley, 325. to 375. per quarter.
For malt the demand ruled inactive on former terms.
The supply of oats on sale was large. For most qualities
there was a tolerably active market at very full prices.
Beans and peas ruled firm and were quite as dear as on
Monday.
The flour trade was quiet on former terms.
ARitIVALS THIS WVEK.
Wheat. Barley, Malt. Oats. Flour.
English .. 1,220 130 1,230 1,040 490
Irish
Foreign 4BO 570 25,360

260 sks.
1,340 brls.

BOROUGH HOP.
Last year's hops are in moderate request at full quota-
tions. New hops are selling at £7 to £8 per cwt. Old hops
are a dull inquiry.
London, England, 1864-08-24

cern. The mere fact that it has 1,200 miles at work,
that it has raised and expended a capital of 46 mil,
lions, and that it has a revenue now exceeding three
millions p,r annum, can not fail to excite wonder
and admiration. It is to be hoped that the direc-
tors have now profited by experience ; that their
policy has become one of conciliation and peace, and
that in the prosperity of the future even ordinary
shareholders may find some recompense for the bit-
ter disappointments of the past.—limes.
London, England, 1864-08-24

Liverpool Cotton Market—This Day.

The market steady, and sales will probably not
exceed 4,000 or 5,000 bales.

A RAILWAY INCIDENT.—The Duke of B--
was travelling by rail last week, and the sole
occupant of a first-class carriage, when at an intervening
station another passenger got in in a hurry. No soonsr did
he perceive that there was but one passenger in the carriage
than he called out pretty lustily, " Guard, guard, let me
out I" The train, however, started immediately, and the
stranger dropped into his seat, looking exceedingly nervous,
and ventured at length to say, " It's rather an awkward
thing travelling with only one man now-a-days." The
duke, whose frank and open countenance might satisfy the
most suspicious, appreciated the joke, but did not tale the
advantage of it he fairly might, and replied good naturedly,
" Well, if you are not afraid of me I am not afraid of you."
PEARL FISHING IN SCOTLAND.—IO consequence
of the long-continued drcaght, the Earn has been
in a remarkably low state the whole summer, which has
enabled persons to prorecute pearl fishing with considerable
success. At Innerpeffray and Colquhaizie pearls abound
intbe river and this season a good Lumber have been found,
ranging in value from £1 to £2. A few days ago a
young
man discovered a pearl which has been pronounced to be
RAILWAY COMMUNICATION
worth Ls.—Scatsmaff,
IN THE ISLE OF
WIGHT.—TIIO first section of the railway from
Ryde to Shanklin was opened for passenger traffic yester-
day. Eleven trains aro to run each way on week days, and
two trains each way on Sundays. Coaches and omnibuses,
under the management of the company, will complete the
communication between Ventror and the Shanklin station
until the second section of the line from Shanklin to Vent-
nor is opened. The completion of this last work has been
\
dclatyneadneolwingg to
the difficulties whiel.- lave been met with
in tunnelling through the high range of downs north of
Ventn9r.
London, England, 1864-08-24

The Price of Gold.

The quotation of gold at Paris is about 23 per mile pm., and
the short exchange on London is 25.30 per £1 sterling. On
comparing these rates with the English Mint price of E:1
17s. loid. per ounce for standard gold, it appears that gold is
nearly 3-ltths per cent. dearer in London than in Paris. .
The eourse of exchange at New York on London for bills at
60 days' sight is about 28, per cent., and the premium on
gold is 157 percent. At these rates there is a profit on the
importation of gold fro tII United States.
London, England, 1864-08-24

MR. ALFRED MELLON'S CONCERTS
EVER I" EVENING, at Eight.
BOY 1L ITALIAN OPERA HOUSE, COVENT-GARDEN.
THIS EVENING, Mdlle. C. Patti, Mdlle. Krebs ; Mr. Levy
Mr. G. Collins, Mr. Patey, and Ali Ben Son-alle.
BAND OF ONE HUNDRED PERFORMERS.

Operatic selection, " Don Giovanni," ,tc.
To-morrow (Thursday), a BEETHOVEN NIGHT.
On Friday next, a Selection from Rossni's Stabat Mater.
On Saturday next, a Grand VOLUNTEER NIGHT. First
Performance ot the " Faust" Selectifga, this season. Band of
the Colchstream Guards (by permission ot Col. Mark Wcod).
Conductor, Mr. ALFRED MELLON.
Promenade, Amphitheatre Stalls, and Amphitheatre, One
; Dress Circle, Is. ed. ; Private Boxes, £1 Is. and
10s. ed.
The Box Office is open from 10 till 5.

ROYAL PRINCESS'S THEATRE.-
Sole Lessee and Manager, Mr. Geo. Vining.
THIS EVENING, BORN TO GOOD LUCK. Paddy
O'Rafferty, Mr. Dominick Murray.
Alter which, THE bTt F.a. T. 3 OF LONDON. Messrs.
Tinimr, J. W. Ray, D. Fi her. D. Murray, J. Nelson, 11.
Forrester. 11. Mellon ; Mrs. Henry Maiston, Miss Emma
Barnett, and Hiss F .nuy Gwynne.

sW THEATRE-ROYAL, ADELPIII.
Solo Proork;tor and Manezzer. Mr. B. Webster.
THIS EVENING, MY WIFE'S MAID. Messrs. J. L.
Toole, P. Bedford, It. Phillips, and Mr-. Alfred Mellon.
After which, MASKS AND FACES. Messrs. B. Webster,
Bedford, R. Phillips, Billington, Stuart ; Mrs. btirling,
Billington. and Miss H. Simms.
To conclude with THE ACTOR'S RETREAT. Messrs.
J. L. Toole, P. Bedford, E. Phillips, and Miss Woolgar.

Commence at 7.

IVEW BOWER OPERE FA HOUSE.-
.1:‘ Senora Georg! Cardinal, the eminent Spanish Come-
dienne, in Smyth Lee's new and eminently successful Come-
di-tta, HER ONLY FAILING; whiou,together with
CY.IIii/s1 AND IPHIGENIA. ICED CHAMPAGNE, and
THE KISS AND THE ROSE, will be repeat d EVERY
EVENING.

.CIOUNTRY and SEASIDE DRESSES.
Messrs. JAY, of Relent-street, have now in stock a
‘2riety of WASHING c DRESSES, suitatle for the
country and seaside, and at the c.earin,g-out price of only
Li lls. 6d. the dress.

JAY'S,
247,249, and 25/, Regent-street.

BLACK SILKS.—The price of Silks in the raw
material has already r sen 15 per cent, and it will soon
reach a far greater per-centage. Messrs. J AY, therefore,
invite their numerAs patrons to take advantage of the stock
they have on hand, which they can now dtspose of on favour-
able terms ; but the same qualities will naturally more
favour-
C 00.3 the price of silk fluctuates to a higher average

JAY'S,
247, 219, and 251, Regent-street.

COALS.—The LILLESHALL COMPANY'S
COALS.
Direct from their own Collieries.
Marquis'. ^3s. per ton. I Double.. 20s. per ton.
Top 225. „ Deep ....215. 91
Well screened and delivered within five miles of their De-
pots, Westbourne Park-road, W., and 17, South Wharf,
Padding ton, W., and Maiden-lane, N.
Picot Coke

Terms cash.
JOHN SCOTT, Sole Lent.

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London, England, 1864-08-24

OUTWARD BOMBAY MAIL.

The Ellora, frcm Southampton on the 12th lost',
reached Malta on the 21st at 6 a.m., and left at non
for Alexandria.

The Ceylon, from Marseilles on the 20th, arrivEd
at 11 p.m'. on the 22d inst., and left at 5 a.m. on the
23d for Alexandria.
London, England, 1864-08-24

MAILS DUE.

Australia and Mauritius, via Southampton ..Aug, 13
v!a Marseilles Sept. 12,
Jrayil and Cape Verds, by British packet. Sept. 4.
Cape of Good Hope, Ascension, and St. Helena Aug. 29.
,;hina, Penang, and Singapore, via Southampton Aug. 18.
via Marseilles Aug. 27'

Falkland Islands
••••
Gibraltar, via Southampton .. Aug. 18.
India (Calcutta), and Ceylon, via Southampton.. Aug. 18,
via Marseilles.... Aug, 27.
India (Bombay), via Southampton Aug. 20.
via Marseilles Atig• 20.
Portugal.... Sept. 4.
Malta, _Egypt, and Aden, via Southampton Aug. 1„S•
via Marseilles Aug. 18.
Newfoundland
Oporto and Vigo
U. S. and British N. America, by Brit. packet.... Aug. 25.
by U.S. packet....
by Canadian packst.Aug. 26.
All parts of West Indies, including Chili, Peru, Aug. 29,
California. and British Columbia. ......

TIIE TRAFFIC OVER WESTMINSTER BRIDGE.
Yesterday, by command of the Hon. W. Cowper, MY., the
Chief Commissioner of Public Works, the preparations corn"
menced to complete the approaches on the Middlesex et"
to New Westminster-bridge, and the last portion of the
houses required for that purpose in Bridge-street, Parlia:-
ment-streat, and New Palace-yard, including Fendall
Hotel, will forthwith bo pulled down. The chief commis-
sioner of police, acting under the provisions of the new act
for the regulation of the metropolitan traffic, finding that
the passage of heavy laden vehicles along the tramways.
the centre of New Westminster-bridge impedes the traffic,
has placed police constables at either end to regulate the
passage of vehicles, and heavy laden vehicles are new
compelled to cross the bridge at the sides next the foot.
ways, the centre of the bridge being reserved for light car-
riages and equestrians.
London, England, 1864-08-24

LATEST INTELLIGENCE.

(REUTER.S ETLEG RAAIS.)

SPAIN.
THE SPANISH PASSIVE DEBT.

MADRID, AUG. 23, Evening.

The Ministerial journals repreducc the financial
articles recently published by El Diario Espanol,
which endeavoured to prove that the Passive DOA
of Spain was equitably settled by the last law.

SWITZERLAND.
THE DISTURBANCES AT GENEVA.

BERNF„ AUG. 24.

M. Fornerod reports to the Federal Council that
he hopes a settlement of the present troubles is now
in prospect, es the Grand Council will shortly 1)3
convoked to propose that the recent elections et
Geneva be inquired into by Federal commissioners.

The Federal troops have been well received by
the population.

There is considerable excitement in the city, but
it is hoped that tranquillity will soon be restored.

CALCUTTA AND CHINA MAILS.
MALTA, Aryl. 23.
The Poonah leaves at 9 p.m. for Southamptat
and the Euxine at 11 p.m., for Marseilles.
The former may be expected to arrive about
September 1.
London, England, 1864-08-24

A CEPRALONIAN TICTURE GALLERY.

In the month of April, We were invited one day to see the
largest and best gallery of pictures in the island. A more
comical proof of the decadence of modern Greek art, could
hardly be conceived than was furnished by this collection.
It was as if some speculator had taken advantage in Eng-
land of the ruin of the country inns (by the immense influx
of railways), to buy up all the signs, usually the works of
village artists, for the benefit of the Cephalonian market.
When called upon to express our opinions, we did not knew
which way to look or what to say. As my companion could
not be induced to open her mouth in praise, I at length,
pointing to a portrait, broke out with, "There is rather a
nice-looking picture !" Immediately the master of the
house eagerly exclaimed, " Well, it is something to possess
cne good picture." I could not say lees in return for the
excellent ices with which we were regaled, and which we
greatly erjoyed after a sultry walk through the town in the
heat of the day. A gallant field•oflicer, who, a day or two
after visited the same gallery, was compelled, in order to
avoid impolite convulsions, to cram his handkerchief into
his mouth. Yet the gallery was one of which the Cepha-
lonians generally were very proud, regarding it as an honour
to the country.
Many anecdotes are scattered throughout these
pages, and on closing the second volume the reader
will have a tolerable notion of the beauties and
drawbacks of a residence at Corfu, having been
already in the previous volume initiated into all
the intricacies of lonian history and diplomacy
during the last fifty years.

JUDGMENT.—By a new act of parliament future
judgments aro not to watt laud uutll the land is delivered
In Q2LOC4tiOII.

LATEST INTELLIGENCE

(REITTER'S ETLEGRAMS.)

SPAIN.
THE SPANISH PASSIVE DEBT.

MADRID, AUG. 23, Evening.

The Ministerial journals reproduce the financial
articles recently published. by El Diario Espanol,
which endeavoured to prove that ►he Passive Dtbt

of Spai© was equitably settled by the last law•

SWITZERLAND.
THE DISTURBANCES AT GENEVA•

BERNE, AUG, 24.

M. Farnerod reports to the Federal Council that
he hopes a settlement of the present troubles is now
in prospect, as the Grand Council will shortly be
convoked to propose that the recent elections at
Geneva be inquired into by Federal commissioners•

The Federal troops have been well received by

the population.

There is considerable ezeitenient in the city, but
it is hoped that tranquillity will soon be restored.

CALCUTTA AND CHINA MAILS.
MALTA, AuG. 23.
The Poonah leaves at 9 p.m. for Southampton,
and the Enxine at 11 p.m., for Marbeilles.
The former may be expected to arrive
about
September 1.
London, England, 1864-08-24

T H 0 X F ORD,
6, OXFORD STREET, W.
THE OXFORD and CANTERBURY HALL COMPANY
(Limited,.
During this week will be performed, Selections from the
following Operas. viz., THE TROVATORE, NABUCO,
UN BALLO IN MASI 7HERA. LA F“RZA DEL
DESTINO, by Verdi ; and THE TWO GENTLEAIEN OF
VERONA, by Sir H. I ishop. Principal Artistes:—Misses
Russell, Tyrr,ll, Waimsley, Fitz-Henry, and Barrie ; Messrs.
Marini, Hush, Green M ircello, and Albert.
Comedy by UNSWORTI-1, EUGENE, W. Randall, C.
Burton, and Mdlle. Cavallo, the celebrated Comedienne
and Mimic.
Admission—Area, 6d.; stalls and balcony, le.; private
boxes, 10s. 6d.

NEW NOVEL BY THE AUTHOR OF " CASTE."
Just ready, in 3 vols.,
CUMWORTH HOU SE.
By the Author of "Caste."
Also now ready, in 3 vols.,
SON AND HEIR. A Novel.
Hurst and Bla kett, Publishers, 13, Great Marlborough-
stree

rr H 0 X F ORD,
6, OXFORD STREET, W.
THE OXFORD and CANTERBURY HALL COMPANY
(Limited!.
During this week will be performed, Selections from the
following Operas. viz., THE TROVATORE, NABUCO,
UN BALLO IN MASCHERA. LA FORZA DEL
DESTINO, by Verdi; and THE TWO GENTLEMEN OF
VERONA, by Sir H. t,ishop. Principal Artistes :—Misses
Russell, Tyrrt 11, Walmsley, Fitz-Henry, and Barrie ; Messrs.
Marini, Hush, Green Mircello, and Albert.
Comedy by UNSWORTH, EUGENE, W. Randall, C.
Burton, and Mdlle. Cavaiho, the celebrated Comedienne
and Mimic.
Admission—Area, Bd.; stalls and balcony, ls.; private
boxes, 10s. 6d.
London, England, 1864-08-24

SPORTING INTELLIGENCE,—This Day.

YORK RACES—Tms DAY.
GREAT EBOR HANDICAP.

Raglan .. .................................. (Morris) 1
Nemo ......

Despair
East Lancashire ...................... (04.orne) 0
Welcome
............. ...(Fordham) 0
Gillie Callum
.................. (Cranshaw) 0
Moulsey
Highflyer's dam colt
..
\Von by a head, same between second and third.
Clown scratched at 2 15.,
l NINTH BIENNIAL STARES.

The Duk.
Windbound colt _

Four ran.
GLASGOW STAKES.

Trapeze
Lord Waldegrave
LOTTERY STAKES.

Garotter
Loafer
.. 3
Ostentation

Five ran.
QUEEN'S PLATE.

Oldminster
Strafford
London, England, 1864-08-24

WESTMINSTER,

POVERTY AND CRIME.—Mary Gositney, a middle-aged
woman of creditable appearance, was charged with begging.
Sergeant Hornblow, 4 B, said that at 5 o'clock yesterday
evening he saw the defendant in &deem. square. She
begged of a gentleman. She asked him to relieve her as
she was in great distress. She followed and asked him
again. She had soma fusses in her lssnd. Witness fol-
lowed her into High-street, where she diet another gentle-
man, and accosted him, and he gave bet a halfpenny. She
then followed two other gentlemen, when witness took her
into custody.
The defendant said she was not a beggar, a fact which
the magistrate might satisfy himself of by inquiry of her
landlord, who was in attendance. Her husband was a cos-
termonger, but, having caught a severe cold five weeks ago,
was affected with so severe a hoarseness that he was unable
at present to obtain a living in the streets In order to
support her husband and little family of children she had
done different little jobs of needlework, and failing to pro-
cure further employment, thought it better to buy some
matches and sell in the street than starve, and that was all
she was doing.

Mr Arnold—The officer says you were begging; you
were following different gentlemen.
Defendant—To sell my matches.
Nr Arnold—The officer says not; you asked a gentle-
man to felieve you.
Mr Arnold—lf you followed and importuned persons to
yourbuDy°felld
matchesaiul--BY b
ut:tin: any matches, I meant.
they gave you a penny to get rid
of you, it would be begging in another form. Let me hear
your landlord.
Thomas Noke, the landlord, said the defendant had done
needle-work as described, her husband being so hoarse that
he could not hawk his goods.
Mr Arnold—What has his hoarseness to do with his
hawking his goods ?
Witness—He can't holla out, and therefore it's no good
his having goods to sell in the street ; and so she's obliged
to do the best she can. She male some little things for
my wife lase week to pay her rent.
Mr. Arnold said that as defendant did not appear to be
a regular beggar he should discharge her, which he did
with a caution.
London, England, 1864-08-24

THE BOZ BALL.

So it was a ball at the Park Theatre—the Old Drury of
New York—where the Cookes, and Keane, and Kembles
had delighted us, that was fixed upon. There was a sup-
per, I believe, and there was a series of tableaux vivans, re-
presenting some of the best scenes in the Pickwick Papers,
and the earlier works of the "immortal Bcz." I remember
the immense crowd of the " beauty and fashion" of New
York that filled the theatre from its dancing-floor, laid over
stage and pit, to the gallery. I remember the mixed com-
wittee, official, fashionable, and literary, and some who
aspired to all these distinctions. I think Irving and Cooper
were there—l am sure of Halleck and Bryant, Willis
sported his ringlets there no doubt ; and can I ever for-
get the beaming, rosy, perspiring face of the American
Korner, General George P. Morris ?
There was a rush near the door, a flutter throu3h the
crowded theatre, a hush of expectation, a burst of " See
the Conquering hero comes," and the author of " Pick-
wick" and the " Uncommercial Traveller," with all of
humour and pathos that lie between, burst upon our
astonished and delighted vision. Then the cheers, then
the waving of handkerchiefs from floor to boxes, and all
the tiers—and tears, no doubt, of joy and happiness—and
bouquets innumerable, gave what expression was possible
to the irrepressible enthusiasm of the hour.
I remember Mr Dickens as my eye caught him there,
with all that throng around him, and he the cynosure of
ten thousand eyes, allowing each person present the usual
number, His hair was in the bright gloss of its youthful,
silken curls; his face was full, and ruddy with English
health—not seamed, as now, with the thought and work
of all these years, His dress was, I thought, sufficiently
pronounced; but he was, on the whole, eminently satis-
factory and sufficiently imposing. It was hard to open a
passage where two or three thousand people were crowding
to see, and be near, and, if possible, shake hands with
him, but with tremendous efforts he was escorted around
to room,
We tried to dance. Mrs General Morris honoured the
thrice-honoured author with her fair hand for a quadrille,
but the effort to dance was absurd. I remember being in
a set with two young army officers who were afterwards
heroes in Mexico, but even their prowess could do little
toward carrying their partners through the galop in such
a crush. Happily it was before the age of crinoline, and
what room there was we made tho most of ; but it was
like dancing in a canebrake, the poor girls clinging to their
partners to avoid being swept beyond their power to pro-
tect them.