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London, England, 1855-12-27

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THE SCARBRO' HOTEL, LEEDS,
CLOSE TO EfEE--MIDL-IND RAILWAY STATION.
JB. FLEISCHMANN, having renewed the
• Lease, and considerably enlarged his lintel, 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-ream business, he has opened a
SECOND-CLASS_ COFFEE-ROOM, .the charges in ',Thick depart-
ment will be strictly conunerciat:
London, England, 1855-12-27

Surrey.

The enterprising managers of this theatre excelled
their former efforts in the brilliant novelty produced last
night. The pantomime is entitled " The Prince of
Pearls, or Harlequin and Jane Shore," and consists of
a humorous travestie of the principal incidents in the
history of that unfortunate personage. The house was
densely fillei in every part. The dresses were of the
most gorgeous description, and almost every scene drew
forth prolonged marks of approbation from an admiring
auditory. On two occasions Mr. Shepherd, one of the
managers, in obedience to a general call, came before
the curtain to acknowledge the complement. On one
occasion he stated, that although he had been in the
management for seven years, and had produce,i panto-
mimes which were very favourably received, he felt confi-
dent that this would be the most successful that had yet
appeared. He also took the opportunity of favourably
noticing the great merit of Mr. Dalby —one of the most
rising scene painters of the day—to whose taste and
talent they were iedebted for the scenery which had
called forth such marks of approbation. We have no
hesitation in confirming this opinion. Mr. A. Tapping
personated Jane Shore, and the part of the Duke of
Gloucester was ably sustained by Mr. G. Yarnold.
Buck, as clown, and Mr. Wright and Signor C. Longo,
as sprites, exhibited wondrous powers of muscle and
flexibility of limb. Miss Maria Meriton, of the Theatre
Royal, Dublin, made her first appearance as Columbine,
in which character she made a favourable impression.
The tricks and transformations were numerous and
novel, and the machinery worked well throughout. We
consider that in this pantomime the managers have
achieved a great success, and we predict for it a con-
siderable run.
London, England, 1855-12-27

DIED,

Oa inst.,
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le Caithness.l4thfth rOn the 16th inst., at Paris, George Vincent Duval,
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On the 22d inst., Mr. Peter P. Thorns, printer, of War-
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On the 23d inst., Major Sir Wm. Wynn, Governor of
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LONDON : Printed and Published by MURDO yoUNO
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Dd iddlesex, Thursday, December 27,1850,
London, England, 1855-12-27

MAR ItIED.

On the 24th inst., at Meggetland House, Edinburgh,
Professor C. Piazzi Smyth, Astronomer Royal of Scot-
land, second son of Rear-Admiral W. H. Smyth, KB.F.,
to Jessie, third daughter of the late Thos. Duncan, Esq..
advocate, Aberdeen.
On the 26th inst., at St. George's, Bloomsbury, T, IT,
Boar, Esq., late of Viotoria, to Emily Henrietta, the oldie*
surviving daughter of Charles Morgan, Esq., of 9, Bedford-
place, Russell-square.
London, England, 1855-12-27

Adelphi.

This theatre was well filled last night, and the audi-
ence seemed pleased with their bill of fare. Wright's
drollery in the two popular farces that preceded the pan-
tomime kept the house in capital humour, and charmed
even the gods into a forgetfulness of boxing-night up-
roar. The popular nursery story of " Jack and the
73ean-stalk " forms the ground-work aid title of the
pantomime. The introductory part shows Jack at his
mother's, and makes the audience spectators of his
kindness to the fairy, and of the mode by which
he becomes possessed of that wonderful bean, which,
under the auspices of the fairy, shot up with a ra-
pidity and strength that enabled Jack to conquer
the giant, aid to accomplish the desires of his
heart. The giant, Griffinhoof the Grim, had a formi-
dable representative is Paul Bedford. Madame Celeste,
n the introduction, was Jack, and afterwards Harlequin,
in the pantomime, in both of which parts she acquitted
herself admirably. Miss Wyndham, as columbine,
deserves also to be spoken of favourably. In the course
of the introduction and pantomime there is ■ooze pretty
scenery, and also some singing and dancing, but the fun
is deficient, and the tricks and illusions were neither
very happy nor very original. At the end of the intro-
duction, instead of the usual transformations, Clown,
Harlequin, and Columbine appear, grouped in a tableau,
out of which they come when the action of the pantomime
begins. The vase en scene of the entire piece was excel-
lent. The principal feature of the evening, however,
was Madame Celeste's appearance as Harlequin, and
from the manner in which she acquitted herself, and the
applause she received, her admirers can have no reason
to regret that she undertook the part.
London, England, 1855-12-27

Strand.

" Black Eyed Sue ; or all in the Downs and Davy
Jones' Locker," was the Christmas pantomime produced
at this theatre. The piece and its incidents, so well
known to the public, is a novelty chiefly front the gro-
tesque caricatures of the leading characters, which was
attended with complete success, and afforded the juveniles
present an untiring fund of amusement. The transfor-
mations are brought about by the interference of Britan-
nia for the deliverance of the nautical hero of the piece,
who has bee■ condemned to death by a court-martial.
The scenes preceding the rumour of the trial and con-
demnation were made the medium of introducing some
capital dances and scenery. The scenery, dresses, and
decorations were of a very superior description, and the
whole of the pantomime was well received.
London, England, 1855-12-27

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London, England, 1855-12-27

MURDER IN THE MINORIES.

The neighbourhood of the Minories was alarmed about
five o'clock last evening by the circulation of a raport
that a man had murdered his wife at Mr. Barton's, opti-

cian, 47, Church-street.

From what can be gathered frornthefamily and neigh--
hours, it appears that a Mr. and Mrs. Ccr,-igan were
on a visit for the Christmas week at Mr. Burton's. They
had been out tlgether during the early part of the day,
and returned home about four o'clock in a cab. Soon
after arriving Mrs. Corrigan retired to a bed-room for the
purpose of changing her dress, and was immediately fol-
lowed by her husband. No suspicion of the frightful

event about to take place occurred to the minds of
Mr. and Mrs. Barton, as they had not remarked any

appearance of estrangement between the parties,
but they were suddenly alarmd by cries of mur-
ler proceeding from Mrs. Corrigan's room, and on
hastening upstairs they were horrified at seeing
Corrigan in the act of stabbing his wife, v, ho was bleed-
' ,ng profusely from wounds in the throat and breasts.
On Mr. and Mrs. Burton entering the room Corrigan
lime !lately attacked them with a knife, and they were
both seriously wounded before assistance could be pre-

cured and the assassin eisarrned and secured. In the
meantime Mrs. Corrigan rushed downstairs into the
street, and fell on the door step exhausted from loss of
blood. She was taken to the shop of Mr. Cook, sur•
goon iu the Minories, where she soon after expired.

Mr. Burton and his sister in their attempt to disarm
the murderer were severely wounded in the hands awl
arms, and it was deemed necessary to convey them to the
hospital. Mrs. Burton was also slightly wounded in
the hand.

At present no reason is assigned for the commission of
;his frightful crime.

Corrigan is about thirty-five years of age, and is the
father of four children by his victim. He is in re-
spectable circumstances, and holds a clerkship in the
docks.
London, England, 1855-12-27

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City of London.

As usual on a Boxing-night, at this favourite theatre
of the East-enders, the demand for accommodation far
exceeded the supply—hundreds being unable to obtain
places. The pantomime is called "The Fox and Grapes;
or, Halequin Old Father ..E3op. The opening part pre-
paratory to the transformations is highly amusing, and
has the advantage of some very beautiful scenery. The
Pcene called the Temple of Beauty, in which a bevy o
London, England, 1855-12-27

Sadler's-Wells.

I3oxing-night passed off gloriously at this remote
corner of the theatrical world. The grand Christmas
pantomime is entitled " Harlequin and Puss in Boots ;
sr, the Ogre of Rat Castle, and all the World and his
Wife." The pantomime was in its way quite successful, and
was as lively, bustling, absurd, and extravagant an affair
as it would well be possible to imagine. We are first
introduced to the retreat of All the World and his Wife
amidst the remains of Anno Domini 1855. Those re-
presentative personages are bewailing, in company with
some others, their respective embarrassments, when
Novelty and Mirth make their appearance, and trans-
port us to the land of fable, in which 'the subject of Puss
in Boots is chosen for pantomimic elaboration. We are
afterwards made acquainted with the Miller, with his
eon Jocelyn, and the son's lady-love, Gloriana, as well
as the feats of the booted grimalkin. King Log, the
Zosperor of the Wrougheads, also invades the stage by
some unknown process. His daughter, the Princess
Gloriana, goes out in search of game, but is unable to
succeed in her object. Puss comes to her assistance.
and secures a plentiful supply of hares, rabbits, par.
tridges, &c. With these he betakes himself to the palace
of King Log, as presents from Jocelyn, whom " Pussy'
takes the liberty of creating Marquis of Carrabas. The
scene in which Grimgrowigobbleguffin, the Ogre (Mr.
Munchman), makes his appearance, is gorgeous in the
extreme. The breakfast parlour in the Ogre's Castle
changes into the Jewelled Temple of Novelty, in the
Land of Enchantment, after a variety of intensely comic
scenes. Then come the transformations, which were
arranged with great cleverness. Jocelyn become Harle-
quin (Mr. Charles Fenton), the Princess, Columbine
(Miss Caroline Parkes), King Log, Pantaloon (Mr.
Naylor), and Puss in Boots is transformed to Clown (Mr.
Nicolo Detilin). The tricks were exceedingly successful,
and took well with the audience. The harlequinade, in
fact, was full of telling points, which we will not further
particularise, so that we may not anticipate the pleasure
of those who have yet to witness them. The finale was
♦ery grand, and the crowded auditory separated with
evident satisfaction.
London, England, 1855-12-27

which Mdlles. Annie and Therese Cushnie (who ap-
peared for the first time at the Haymarket) and Miss
Fanny Wright peculiarly distinguished themselves. But
the grand scene of all is the Butterfly's Rest and Fairy
Valley of Ferns, which drew down, and most deserv-
edly, several rounds of applause, followed by a general
call for the artist, who made his appearance, and mo-
destly bowed his acknowledgements.
London, England, 1855-12-27

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FURTHER PARTICULARS.

Thii morning Cheprisoner;as much altered in his
manner, and at ten o'clock he was pale and haggard.
He also trembled violently, and wept several times
when spoken to by the officer! in charge of him.
Several applications were made to Superintendent
Steed to visit the prisoner in bis cell, but only his father
and mother were allowed to see him. The scene was
painful in the extreme, but no reference to the dreadful
tragedy was allowed by Inspector Gernon. He shook
bands with his aged father and mother, who retired
sadly affected by the interview with the prisoner, who
wept bitterly.
Shortly before eleven o'clock this morning the pri-
soner requested Inspector Gernon to take charge of
some letters and other papers which he (the prisoner)
had deposited is his desk, at the office of the East India
House, which he wished to be taken great care of, ae
they would have some connection with the case.
The prisoner was removed in a cab, in charge of In-
specter Gernon and another officer about eleven o'clock.
The vehicle was taken round to the back entrance in
Goodman's-fields, where a large crowd of persons had
been waiting for a considerable time to catch a glimpse
of the murderer.

The deceased when carried into the surgery of Mr.
Cook breathed only a few times, when she expired
Mr. Cook probed the principal wound, which was si-
tuated between the two breasts. There were two stab
wounds:on the right shoulder. The former injury was
of a most extensive character, being about six inches in
depth. The other wounds were more of a superficial
nature. The body of the unfortunate deceased was re•
moved in a shell to the dead-house in Aldgate church-
yard, to await a coroner's inquest, which will he held in
the board-room, Fountain-court, Minories, before Mr.
William Payne, the coroner for the city of London, who
has not yet appointed the investigation.
The prisoner was taken to the Thames police-court,
Arbour-square, Stepney, and, after a preliminary exa-
mination before the magistrate, was remanded for a
week.

Ton NIGHTINGALE FuNt).—Extensive arrangements
b
• re in progress for the purpose of organising an auxiliary
.eornraittee in the City in aid of the Nightingale fund.
A meeting was held at the Airmsion-house yesterday, at
which the Lord Mayor presided, and at which the
names of many of the most influential merchants,
bankers, traders, and manufacturers were announced as
baring consented to become members of the committee,
and doubtless a powerful movement in aid of this most
laudable object will be the result. A circular inviting
contributions, which is to be addressed to the working
classes, is in the course of preparation, and application
will be made to the principals of large establishments to
recreiT4l ClUAtiol2o,
London, England, 1855-12-27

PUBLICATIONS.

INTERESTING LITERARY PRESENT.
Now ready in 2 vols., with Illustrations, 21s. bound,

THE WANDERER IN
By GEOROE'T. LOWTH. Esq.

ARABIA.

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'I he general reader will find in his descriptions of his Wanderings in
Arabia, and among the most interesting monuments of old Christian
lands, a great deal that cannot fall to interest and amuse Wm."—
Post.

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This day is published.
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Jed published, price 55., by post, free, ss. 6d.,

STRICTURE of the URETHRA : its Ra,tional
.IP, Treatment and Prompt Cure.

By F. B. COURTESTAY,
Member of the Itoyal College of Surgeons of tngland.
" We believe Mr. Courfenity's experience in the treatment of stric-
ture during the last twenty years has equalk if,lndeed, it has not
surpassed, that of any of his contemporaries. It is, therefore, no
Matter of surprise that he should, enjoy the reputation of being a
most eexterens and skilful manipu ator with urethral instruments ;
and when It is remembered that the lamented Liston used to assert
that the ir4roduction of instruments through a stricture which had
previously been Impermeable to them, was the most difficult In the
whole range of surgical operatic:ins, it mast be uo slight source of
prat McAllen on Mr. Qourten ay's part to have achieved the reputation
he has in this resient ; and for our part, with the knowledge we have
of his expelence."ive know of no man to whose care Ny,., would with
gee.% tar confidence entrust t ire trqiit:':!tqlt of a severe case 01 stricture
of the urethra."—lktptileal.Cliettlar. . ' . . -
• Londo-AAVBailliere,'2 itegent-strcet.
London, England, 1855-03-01

EXPOSURE.

This cause may be said to arise in some measure out
of the three, biforementioned ; for had the recent
arrivals from Englivid been properly cared for from the
first, death and dLease would not have neutralised the
relief these might have afforded, and thus the duties
would not now be more frequent and severe than at the
commencement of the sieg,e.
New, it is admitted on all sides that the Eiekness and
nearly all our troubles and misfortunes hinge upon the
above extremelyEimportaat "four points ;" and, as this
is the case, it may be naturally asked what departments
are responsible for 'inadequate clielter, wart of proper food,
and want of c'otking ? Duties are unavoidable, and need
not be further ationded to. Impartial persons might
turn to the Quartirmaster-General s and Commissariat
Departments ; and I firmly believe that, bad the Wooden
houses been available in reasonable time, and fresh pro-
visions and lime juice plentiful, the British force would
have been at this moment in. excellent working con-
dition,
If, therefore, tie CAUSES of disease have not received
all the attention they merit, it is to be hoped that the
exertions of the medical officers (the " working men," at
lean) to meet the numerous difficulties with which they
have to contend will be justly appreciated.—l remain,
sir, your obedient servant, MLDICUS.
London, England, 1855-03-01

STRAND THEATRE.

The new piece, entitled Our r City _Fiends, was repeated
last evening with increased success. Miss Beaumont
introduced fur the first time a new song, entitled, " I love,
but I must not say who," with much success. The
song, which is the composition of a gentleman named
Farmer, was rapturously encored, and promises well for his
future productions. The ballad, wh)..cli is of the Alex-
ander Lee school, is exceedingly pretty, and the com-
poser is under groat obligation to Miss Beaumont fur
the manner in which she executed it. It promises to
Leeonae a general favourite, and in a short time it will
be found its the music portfolios of every lady in the
metropolis. The liberality with which Miss Rebecca.
Isaacs is conducting the management cf this pretty little
theatre deserves the encouragement of the playgoing
world of Londor. Her acting in the character of Alonzo
the Brave continues to draw crowded houses. We
understand that a new camcdietta will be produced on
Monday fast, entitlea The Fills ye Lass, :u which Miss
Reb‘::cLo. Isaacs wiil sustain the principal character.

THE ROYAL MEDICAL COLLEGE.—The third annual
festival of the "Medical Benevolent College" (hencefor-
ward to be styled, in accordance with the gracious per-
mission of her Majesty, the "Royal Medical College")
was celebrated yesterday evening at the London Tavern.
Although the number of gusts was upwards of 200, the
party was unusually select, consisting, for the most part,
of the clerical and medical professions.
London, England, 1855-03-01

LAST GRAND BAL MASQUE, at the Casino
de Venice, High Holborn.—The proprietor of the above very
popular and magnificent estab ishment begs to announce that his
LAST BAL MASQUE this season is fixed for THURSPAY NEXT,
March 1, and will be on a scale of unrivalled splendour. Mr. W. M.
Packer's famed Band will perform a programme, including all the
new and popular works of the day. Doors open at half-past 9, and
dancing will commence at 10 o'clock punctually. Supper at 1
o'clock. Gentlemen's Tickets, ss. ; Lady's ditto, 3s. each. Mr.
Nathan, Ce§tic-street, -Leicester-square, the appointed costumier to
the Bal.
London, England, 1855-03-01

TO THE EDITOR OF THE SUN.

CAMP BEFORE SEBASTOPOL,
February 11, 1855.
Six,—As the chief causes of the immense amount of
sickness with which our small force serring in the Cri-
mea has of late been visited are still unfortur.ately in
existence, you may possibly find a corner in your jour-
nal for a. few remarks on the subject. It cannot be con-
tended that the disease is in any great degree attribut-
able te the climate, for the temperature on the whole
may be considered to Lave been remarkably equable.
During the month of December the thermometer was
seldom below 40 deg. Fahrenheit in the tents, and often
above 50 deg. Fahrenheit ; on one occasion only was it
observed as low as 25 deg. Fahrenheit. There was rain
on 14 days, but not in greater propertion than in some
of the western parts of England. From the Ist to the
14th of January there was much snow, and occasionally
the cold was intents. Once the thermometer went down

to 10 deg. Fahrenheit. After this there were nearly
three weeks of Comparatively fine mild weather.
I am, therefore, disposed to consider amongst the chief
causes of disease—

IST. INSUFFICIENT SHELTER WHEN OFF DUTY.
This has been for a long time most obvious to every-
body ; but, up to this 11th day of February, we have
only been able to obtain one wooden hut in the —th
Regiment. The tents now occupied by the men have
nearly all been in use since April last, and many of
them are quite worn out, pervious to water everywhere,
and cannot be closed for want of proper fastenings.
The men return from a fatiguing day's duty in the
trenches, cold and wet through, and find the floors of
the tents in which they have to sleep mere puddle, a
couple of wet blankets answering for bed and bedding.
London, England, 1855-03-01

I pol," a paper pleasantly charged with observation
and anecdote, by Staff Assistant-Surgeon Charles
Richetts, of the Coldstream Guards, appropriately
enough follows. From his statement it would appear
the French suffer mere from the sorties of the
Russians than they are willing to confess. A
' second article is given on " Brigade Movements,
Cavalry and Horse Artillery, and a Few Facts re-
lative to the best system of Breaching, as exempli-
fied by the experiments carried on at Bassaunne" is
concluded. The " Oxus and Transoxama."
Some useful information is given respentiag
this river and district (the latter better
known. as Bokhara), which are now attracting
considerable attention in connection with the pre-
sent war. " Captain Topgallant's Story" really is
wonderful, and will give the lovers of the mar-
vellous and terrible a, sensation. A graphic and
deeplyinteresting review of the Emperor Napo-
leon's system of field 'artillery, extracted from
Sir Howard Douglas's _Naval Gunnery, is " the
paper" of the month. The Editor's Portfolio con-
tains, among other things, a few remarks on the
appointment of a new admir.al to the Baltic fleet,
which lie describes as impolitic, and a contradiction
of the rumour of the command of the Foreign Le-
gion having been given to Colonel Chesney.

Bentley's lifisectlany.—This pleasant serial opens
with a continuation of Harrison Ainswarth,s excit-
ing story of " The Spendthrift," and gives us
another chapter, ofShirley" Aspen Court," by Sh
Brooks. From a paper headed " The Resonrces of
the Anatolian Shores of the Black Sea" we gather
that tuttliin, 12 hours' sail of the port of Balairaarec
is to be found abundance of wood, coal, horsee,
cattle, and all sorts of provisions ! ! "The Rus-
sians at Home" is a notice of the condition of the
lower classes in that country. " Baktchi Sarni and
the Tartars of the Crimea" have suggested an ix-
' teresting paper, and " The Conduct of the War"
affords opportunity for severer but well-merited
leinark. " Thomas de Qiincy" is the subject of an
elaborate paper by Monkshood, written in a kindly
spirit. Among the remaining contributions are
" The February Winter," a characteristic paper,
by Dudley Costello. " The Parson's Oath," a
wild story. " The Fairy that I know," a pretty
love song, by W. Brailsford, Esq., and "The Czar
Nicholas and the French Actress," an improbable
one.
London, England, 1855-03-01

PIEDMONT.

In its sitting of the 23d, the Chamber of Depu-
ties at Turin having resumed the debate on the
Convents Suppression Bill, rejected the amend-
ment of M. Robecchi, tending to the total sup-
pression of all convents, an amendment which had
been opposed by the President of the Council, the
Minister of Justice, and the reporter of the com-
mittee, on the ground that the bill went far enough
as it stood. The discussion of the articles was to
be continued on the following day.
London, England, 1855-03-01

THE OVERLAND MAIL

TRIESTE, WEDNESDAY.
The steamer Calcutta arrived at half-past six
o'clock a.m., in 128 hours from Alexandria.
ALEXANDRIA, FEB. 21.
The India and China mails leave Alexandria this
day, with intelligence from Calcutta, Jan. 22 ;
Bombay, 31 ; Shanghai, 1 ; Canton, 13 ; Hong
Kong, 15 ; Singapore, 22.
The naval expedition against the pirates in the
Persian Gulf has been successful.

Lord Dalhousie's reply has been received with
the highest distinction by Dost Mahomed.
The Bank of Bengal has raised its discount to 10
per cent. India money scarce. Trade dull now.
Exchange in Calcutta, 2.0 k.
In' China the civil war rages as fiercely as ever.
Trade at Canton almost stopped.
At Shanghai teas have been active ; a slight rise
in silks. Much business done.

Exchange at Canton, 4.81 ; Shanghai, 6.7.
MARSEILLES, WEDNESDAY.
The Valetta arrived at 8 o'clock a.m., with the
above mails.
London, England, 1855-03-01

REINFORCEMENTS FOR THE CRIMEA.

. .
We understand that it is intended immedatelyt,o rf-„,
inforce our ariny ip the Criwea,Ay ,senclingoutt.l9,944
additional troops, cxciusiVe of cavalry; Which wilt Is •
effected in the following manner •.

3d battalion of the Grenadier Guards,
Ist battalion of Culdtreams, and -
Ist hattitlinn of Scots Fusilier Gii.Z4-d;,,
at present at the seat of v. ar, be iocreased to 1,200
men each ; and the strength of the following regiments
of the line, also in the Crimea, is to be increased to 1,600
bay( nets each --
Ist- Foot {Royal Soots) -
3d Duffs
4th Foot ' •
7th Royal Fusiliers
9th Foot
14th ditto.
17th ditto

41st ditto
42d Highlanders
'44th Foi4 "' '
46th ditto
47th ditto
50th ditto
55th ditto- -

.18th Royal Irish .157th rli
,sk_
-19th kitiot -62 d
20th ditto -63 d ditto
21st Royal North British 68th ditto
Fasiliere 77th ditto
23d Royal Weish ditto 79th Highlanders
28th Foot 88th (Connaught Rangers)
30th ditto . 89th Foot
33d ditto (Duke of Wel- 90th Gitto
lington's Own) 93d Highlanders
Nth Foot 95th Foot
38th ditto 97th ditto
39th ditto Rifle Brigade
Ist and 2d battalions will have as additional battalion
of I,ODO men.'

Those regiments garrisoning fortresses in the Mediter-
ranean will each be increased to 1,400 bayonets, an:l
will proceed to the Crimea on being relieved by the
volunteer regiments of militia—viz. :-
2.1 battalion lst Royal Scots, Corfu
13th Light Infantry, Gibraltar
31st Foot, Corfu.
48th ditto, Corfu
54th ditto, Gibraltar
' 66th ditto, Gibraltar
71st Highland Lightlnfantry, Corfu
82d Foot, Corfu
92d Ilighlankiers, Gibraltar

The cavalry at present in the Crimea is to be increased
to 800 sabres each regiment, and four additional regi-
ments, exclusive of the 10th Hussar..-, are to be sent out.
Six batteries of field and four troops of Horse Artillery
will proceed to the seat of war.
It is expected that the greater portion of the above
arrangements will be carried into effect during the,
month of Marti', *and several additional tiarniportEi have'
been chartered for the purpose.
London, England, 1855-03-01

f AILMENT'S CASINO, ARGYLL ROOMS.—
Y.l MONDAY, Feb.-26th, 1855.—During the course of this week
the following Music will be played by Laurent's Orchestra:—Over-
ture, Semiramide (Ist time), Rossini; Waltzes: Wellen and Wogen,
Strauss ; ltuall-Kugerlu, Strauss ; Vermahlung's Toaste, Strauss; La
Sultand l3osisio • Le Carnaval de Venlse (by desire), H. Laurent,
with Variations for all the principal performers ; Quadrilles c Le Comte
Ory, Jullien ; Le Collier d'Or, Bougnol ; the Highlanders, H. Laurent;
Lucia, Tinney ; Schottische. Mathilde, Bonniseau ; polkas : Etta,
A. Wainl ; La Menagerie Bousquet ; The Zonaves, H. Laurent; the
Welliagtori Streather ; Gallop; Dover Express, T. Browne. Principal
Cornet-a-Piston, M. Boulcourt. All Information relative to music to
be obtained at the music repository under the orchestra. Doors open
at Eight ; continence at half-past.—A-nuiLssion, One Shilling.

THE BATH' POISONING' CASE.-LATIN
PRESCRIPTIONS.—" Sol " for " sal," "gtt." tbr "drops,"
and ".gr.'.'. for.," grains." Read the HYGEIST AND MEDICAL RE.,
AMMER f l March.—May be had at the firitieh College of Health,
New-road, London, on forwarding apostage stamp ; at the Hygeist-
office,..962,. Strand; 'and of- all the duly authorised agents for Mr.
Wilson's Vegetable Universal Medicine.
London, England, 1855-03-01

THE MONTROSE BURGHS.

There is likely to be a keen contest for the represen-
tation of the Montrose Burghs. Sir John Ogilvie, a
Forfarshire ltindholder ; Mr. Edward Baxter, a manu-
facturer, Dundee ; and Mr. J. S. Trelawny, being the
candidates in. the field. Mr. Trelawny is thought to
have no chance of succeeding ; but Sir J. Ogilvie and
Mr. Baxter have each large parties in their favour. All
-the candidates belong to the Liberal interest, Mr. Bax-
ter, as a financier and Free-trader, coming nearest to
the late representative of the burghs, Mr. Joseph Hume.
The election takes place next week. •

FORFARSHIRE.
No opposition will be offered 'to Lord Duncan, who
has been appointed a Lord of the Treasury.

THE NUISANCE REMOVAL ACTS. —Yesterday
amended bill in committee to consolidate the Nuisances
Removal Acts was issued. It now-contains 50 clauses,
and a number of forms to be used iu carrying the same
into operation.
London, England, 1855-03-01

NOTTINGHAM,

A public meeting of the working classes of Notting-
ham was held on Tuesday evening, the 27th ult., in the
Assembly Rooms, Nottingham. Resolutions urging the
*Government to pursue an inquiry into the cause of the
diaJrous state of the army, &c., were adopted.

CONGLETON.
On Monday last a public meeting was called by the
Mayor, Mr. Dakin, and held at the Assembly Room, in
Order to express the opinion of the inhabitants on the
neglect of the authorities in providing for the wants of
the army, and on the Roebuck inquiry. The Mayor
presided, and was supported by Messrs. Wilmot, G.
Reade, J. Pearson, MaUnbar, Wanington, John Wil-
son (town clerk), Sully ; Revs. C. W. Arnold and J.
Moore, and several others of the principal inhabitants ;
awl the room was crowded to excess by the working
men of the town.
London, England, 1855-03-01

2D. IRREGULARITY IN THE RATIONING.

From about the middle of November there have been
many days on which a short allowance of meat and bis-
cuit has been issued. Occasionally there was no sugar
and no rum, and no rice at all until lately, a most im-
portant article of diet when bowel affections are preva-
lent. A timely distribution of lime juice as a ration was
recommended v.,s far back as November ; it might have
been obtained from the navy, and would have prevented
the development of scorbutus, which is now found to
accompany nearly every form of disease. Hundreds az e
falling victims to scurvy, and lime juice has only been
issued by the Commissariat Department three tines! as
yet.
The deaths in the -th Regiment during the quar-
ter ending 31st of December, 1854, amounted to 40, and
nearly ail from cholera. From the Ist to 31st of the
single month of January, and when there was no cholera,
there were 53 deaths, so prevalent is the scorbutic taint
amongst the men.
With regard to fuel, charcoal has hitherto been given
out in such ludicrously small propurtions (saturated with
water, of which it has been ascertained to have absorbed
its own weight, reducing the ration of fuel to exactly one
half) that the men, however tired they way be, are
obliged to exercise themselves for an additional hour or
so in looking for the roots of trees or bits of stick for the
purpose of cooking their scanty fare.

3D. WANT OF CLOTHING.
It was not until after the chief burst of cholera at the
end of November that a limited supply of warm clothing
was distributed ; at that time the men were literally in
rags swarming with vermin ; the boots in many in-
stances weless, and the so-called great-coats threadbare.
I regret to say there are yet many deficiencies to be
remedied in the way of clothing.
4TH. ALMOST INCESSANT DUTY AND CONSEQUENT
London, England, 1855-03-01

Australasia
British Colonial Bank
and Loan Company
British N. American
Chart& Bank of Asia
Chrtd. Bilk. of India,

Australia, & China'
Colouial
Commercial of Loncl
English Scottish and
Australian

Loud. Chart. Bk. of
Australia
Ditto New
London and County
London Joint Stock
Lond. & Westminster
National Provincial
of England
Do. New
National of Ireland
New South Wales
Oriental Bank of
Corporation
Provincial of Ireland
Do. New
B oyal Austral n. Bkg
Guic,n Of Australia
Do. Now
Union of London I
London, England, 1855-03-01

THE DIRECTORS of the ROYAL BRITISH
BANK. are prepared to receive Applications for their New
Allotment of Stock, under the provisions of their Supplemental
Charter, just granted by the Crown. Applications tote made, with-
out delay, at the Head c file% No. 16, Tokenhouse-yard, or at the
Branches, 4'29, Strand; 77, Bridge-road, Lambeth ; 97, Goswell-road,
Isline ton ; 1, Shaftesbury-terrace, Victoria-street. Pimlico; 60,
Stone's-end, Southwark; and 32, It,gent-circus,

TIUGP. INNES CAMERON, General Manager.
Royal British Bank, 27th Feb., 1855.
London, England, 1855-03-01

PRESTON.

On Tuesday night a meeting was convened at the Ex-
change Assembly Rooms, Preston, " for the purpose of
considering the present war, expressing indignation at
the infamous mismanag,ement which has been dis-
played, and demanding a searching revision of our mili-
tary system, and an unsparing inquiry into the causes
which have led to the fearful decimation of one of the
finest armies that ever left the shores of England."
Two resolutions in accordance with the object of the
meeting were agreed to, and a petition to Parliament,
embodying the substance of both, was adopted.
London, England, 1855-03-01

AUSTRIA.

VIENNA, Feb. 25.—The -number of the °ester-
reichtsche Zeitung, which is conducted by the per-
sons who formerly published the Lloyd, appeared
this morning, and some passages in its leaders de-
serve the attention of your readers. Its well-known
author is of opinion that-Russia wiil be defeated in the
field of diplomacy rather than on the field of
battle. In a military point of view Russia still
holds her own, but the severe diplomatic defeats
-which she has suffered cannot but make her most
desirous to conclude peace. After an allusion to
the position occupied by Russiatwo years ago, the
Vienna writer says—" Her moral power is every-
where so entirely broken that there is not a State
in the world which dare declare that it approves of
her policy."
According to one of the Vienna correspondents
of the Augsburg Gazette, the manifesto relative to
the general ilevy in Russia led to several military
conferences, at which Generals Let an g and Craufurd
were- pms,3nt. A 4 the organisation of the
militia cannot ,be completed in less than 8 or 10
months, the Austrian army will not now be rein-
London, England, 1855-03-01

TO THE EDITOR OF THE SUN.

Sits,—You have ably and consistently advocated the
restoration of Poland as at once an act of justice
and a check upon Russia. But_ it is not enough ; and,
besides, Austria will hardly consent. It leaves the
North and the Muscovite—the victim and prey—still
next to each other, to continue the pests of Europe, as
they have been for two hundred years.

There is only one way to crush at once, and for ever,
the designs of Russia and Turkey—separate them. Give
to Austria that oblong tract of land composed of Bes-
sarabia and Moldavia. This will be ample compensation
to Austria for what she must resign if Poland be re-
stored. It will interpose a strong hand between the
prey and his victim, and thus effectually protect the
latter. It will give Austria a line of coast on the Black
Sea, render her a naval power, and put an end to Rus-
sian predominance in that sea.

With a powerful Poland in the Baltic, and Austria
interposing between Russia and Turkey in the Black
Sea, there may be some prospect of peace for Europe.
This there never will be so bony as Russia adjoins Turkey.
—Yours, kc. P. Q. R.
London, England, 1855-03-01

E.A.ST !LINCOLNSHIRE.

On Tuesday tyre ahniml meeting of this company was
ho -A t the ICires Crocs terminus ; Mr.
in th,. cbair.'

The report 'recut:tied ate pa;yricent -ef the rent of the
lute
for U year by the-Greht terthern ComPanY.. It
also referred to a echeme 'at present before Tarhim:tent
for the 4inalgantatien of the coapany with the Great
Northern, a' teeastirc which would'do away With the
cost of a board of direct,,rg, and Which would secure to
the slvtroboideri a G per cent. preference stock.
On the melide. f,r the adoptioe of the report, Mr.
GASICELL and Capt:iirt ITA.Lb condemned the project of
aarirtlgarak%ion,ltud eoutceded.that the company Was in
a better position ac landlords of the Great NOrthein
Company than if they were to become its partner.
The report was'adopted, and the dividend declared.
London, England, 1855-03-01

WIMBLEDON AND CROYDON.

The half-yearly meeting of this company- was held on
Tuesday, at Fendall's Hotel, Palace-yard ; Mr. IV. Reed.
in the chair.
The vpott stated the directors ha:i 'ev-.,..iyfexer-
tion to o-vreoine the obstacles pre,:ented by the 'laud-
'owners, and hoped that th:. s liffieni 'do* 'is-etc V early
'at an end. The late govero weather ha 3 hlso had. the
'effect of retarding the Worics.'''Notwith,tt?.l7.i:dipg these inu
pediments, there wa,sreaien to believe that the"railliay
will be ready for the stmitilerM-kftle, and ne exertion will
be spared to effect this- object: . The 'balame"showed
that the receipts were 20,470 i., and the expenditure
2,0371. less that amount.
The report was adopted, aml the retiring directors
were re-elected.
•
The meeting then separated:
London, England, 1855-03-01

NOTICE.

ROYAL POLYTECHNIC'. INSTITUTION.
IMPORTANT LECTURE on SIEGE OPERATIONS in
eonntction with SEBASTOPOL, by E. JEKYLL, Esq. (late "Wain
Gr nadler Guards), Illustrated by Models and Diagrams of Fortitica-
Vons, Cannon, &c., on Monday Evening, the sth, and Tuesday Even-
ing, the 6th inst., at-Eight o'clock.