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The Sun.
London, England, 1864-02-25

TAFF VALE.

The half-year:y meeting of proprietors was held on Tues-
day at Bristol—Mr. J. Poole in the chair.
The Secretary having read the report,
The CHAIRMAN said it was withno ordinary gratification
he met them to confirm the words of the report as to the
continued prosperity of the undertaking. The 10 per cent.
dividend had been fairly earned, and he had reason to be-
lieve that the enormous traffic brought down the line on the
last half-year would not be exceptional. They had, how-
ever, every accommodation for a much larger traffic. They
had paid off £120,000 'lf preferential stock. A delay had
arisen in preparing the agreement between the Taff Vale
and the Penarth Dock and Harbour Company. With
reference to bills before Parliament, he said the Taff Vale
was not singular in having raids made on them by
speculative lawyers and contractors. (Hear, hear.) Direc-
tors of railways were placed in this dificult position—
if a railway did not pay all their energies were directed to
develope the tragic; and if it did pay they had to defend
themselves against the raids of those gentlemen to whom he
had alluded. He was sorry to say they had made raids on
them, but he hoped the vigilance of the Board would not
fail to protect their interests. (Hear, hear.) As regarded
tha proposal of the trustees of the Marquis of Bute to ex-
tend the dock accommodation at Cardiff, the Chairman,
said the Board were prepared to meet the trustees in Par-
liament unless the Taff Vale were admitted to a share in
the genera: accommodation which all docks of such a capa-
city offered to the public. The Chairman concluded by
moving the adoption of the report.
Mr. W. D. BUSHELL seconded the motion, which was
adopted unanimously, and a vote of thanks to the directors
terminated the proceedings.
London, England, 1864-02-25

COALS.—The LILLESHALL COMPANY'S
COALS.
Direct from their own Collieries.
Marquis' .265. per ton. Double.. 2ls. per ton.
Top 255. „ Nut 5........ 19s. „
Deep 22e.
Well screened and delivered within five miles of their De-
Rots, Westbourue Park-road, W., and 17, South Wharf,
t'adclington, W.
Best Coke

Terms cash.
JOHN SCOTT, Sole Agent.
London, England, 1864-02-25

HER MAJESTY.

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DWI NDSOR CASTLE, Feb. 24,
The glen, accompanied by her Royal Highness
Princess Helena, walked and drove in the groul2cla
this morning.
His Serene Highness Prince Edward of Saxe
Weimar dined with her Majesty yesterday.

The Prince and Princess of Mies..
The Prince of Wales rode out on horseback Ye'`
terday morning attended by Major Teesdale: at
The Duke of Cambridge visited the prince
Marlborough House.
The Princess of Wales, attended by Lady pc arll
drove out in the afternoon.

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LEOPOLD.—A suit of magnificent apart'
ments on the south side of Windsor Castle has been fitted itip
.
for the reception of the King of the Belgians, Who Was eive
petted to accompany h.-3r Majesty from Osborne, but ovl,i;
to the political state of affairs his Majesty's visit to
country will perhaps not take place.
His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales honour
the performances at the Princess's Theatre last night' the
The Duke and Duchess of Argyll received :ad,
Right Hon. Chancellor of the Exchequer and Airs. t
stone, and a select party, last evening, at their residence a
Campden-hill, Kensington.
Lord and Lady Colchester entertained at air°er
last evening, at their residence in Berk of
square, the following company :—The Marchioness °r,
Ely, the Earl and Countess of Darby, the Earl of Cerna„
007
von, the Earl of Longford, the Countess of Donou
Lord and Lady Col Ville, Lady Delamexe, the Right itd'
Spencer and Mrs. Walpole, the Right Hon. Sir John "
Lady Pakington, Mr. Butler Johnstone, ALP., &o*.,„zer
We have to announce the death of the D°7:st
Viscountess Hereford, who expired on the 20tilj"-bi:
a
at her residence at Hampton-court Palace. The venertiter
viscountess, wh.) was in her 81st year, was third deug.n.l
of Sir George Cornewall, Bart., and married Healy Flerali;
14th viscount, and grandfather of the present Peer
December, 1805. By him she had a numerous issue.
London, England, 1864-02-25

THE best TROUSERS for gentlemen to wear
are those mad, by ELSTOB, of 60, New Bond-street.
They are neither 80 low in price as to necessitate their being
carelessly put together, nor so dear as to gain only the
wealthy purchasers. "In medio tutisimus ibis."
ELSTO B'S TROUSERS. TWENTY-ONE SHILLINGS
PER PAIR.

THE MEXICAN BANK
(Limited).
The Allotment of the Shares in this Bank was This Day
completed by the Board, and the Letters of Regret and
Allotment will be forwarded without delay.
By order.
WM. THOS. MORRISON, Secretary pro tem.
Temporary Offices-10, King William-street, B.C.
19th February, 1864.

THE MEXICAN BANS
(Limited).
The Directors are prepared to receive Applications from
-Gentle,nivn—nxoperly gnalilled, to wpage,d to-Ae.zioo tfavir
Represenfative.
Letters in reply to this Advertisement to be addressed to
the Chairman, and will be considered confidential.
By order.
WM. THOS. MORRISON, Secretary pro tern.
Temporary Offices-10, King William-street, E.C.
London, England, 1864-02-25

ROYAL ENGLISH OPERA,
COVENT-GARDEN.
Under the Management of Miss Louisa Pyne and
Mr. W. Harrison.
THIS EVENING: (13th time a new Opera, founded on
Goldsmith's Comedy, and to be called SII STOOPS TO
¶.ONQUIi✓II. Miss Louisa Pyne and Mr. NV. Harrison.
After which, the Burlesque Opening of the Grand National
Pantomime,
HARLEQUIN ST. GEORGE AND THE DRAGON,
Doors open at half-past Six—Commence at Seven.
London, England, 1864-02-25

NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION.

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The annual trial of rifles with which the Queen'a
b be shot for at Wimbledon connumced on Tuesday morn-
ing at the Royal Arsenal range, Woolwich. The five com-
petitors on this occasion were ➢Messes. Baker, Henry, Phelps

(for Storm's breach loader), Rigby, and Whitworth. The
latter competitor wished to submit to trial not only his ordi-
nary small bore riflo, but also an arm of similar construc-
tion, but carrying a ball of the same size as the regulation
Enfield. The Council of the National Rifle Association,
however, decided that Mr. Whitworth ought to elect which
of the rifles he would compete with, as allowing him a double
chance of succeeding in the competition would give him an
unfair advantage. Mr. Whitworth naturally chose the small
bore, but the council al!owed him to test the capabilities of
the larger arm, in order to arrive at some conclusion as to
its value. Its figure of merit will therefore be determined,
although, of course, it will not be counted in the compe-
tition.

During the examination of the various arms sent in for
competition it was found that several of the barrels differed
considerably in weight. Certain members of the council
present being of opinion that the increased weight of the
barrels would give some competitors an advantage over
others, they held a council meeting in the hut at the range,
and after a short discussion agreed to issue the following
document
London, England, 1864-02-25

4ISS BATEMAN.—LEAH.—Tms EVENING'
I the 126th appearance of the great Tragic Actress, Miss
BATEMAN, in the character of LEAH. In consequence of
the unbounded success with which Miss Bateman's imperso-
nation of the priLcipal character in the new Five Act Drama
of LY,AH has been attended. Mr Webster begs to announce
that it will be performed EVELa EVENING until further
notice.
London, England, 1864-02-25

TAFF VALE.

The half-year:y meeting of proprietors was held on Tues-
day at Bristol—Mr. J. Poole in the chair.
The Secretary having read the report,
TheAnnus said it was withno ordinary gratification
he met them to confirm the words of the report as to the
continued prosperity of the nndertaking. The 10 per cent.
dividend had been fairly earned, and he had reason to be-
lieve that the enormous traffic brought down the line on the
last half-year would not be exceptional. They had, how-
ever, every accommodation for a much larger traffic. They
had paid off £120,000 41 preferential stock. A delay had
arisen in preparing the agreement between the Taff Vale
and the Penarth Dock and Harboar Company. With
reference to bills before Parliament, he said the Taff Vale
was not singular in having raids made on them by
speculative lawyers and contractors. (Hear, hear.) Direc-
tors of railways were placed in this difficult position—
if a railway did not pay all their energies were directed to
develope the traffic; and if it did pay they had to defend
themselves against the raids of those gentlemen to whom he
had alluded. He was sorry to say they had made raids on
them, but he hoped the vigilance of the Board would not
fail to proteot their interests. (Hear, hear.) As regarded
the proposal of the trustees of the Marquis of Bute to ex-
tend the dock accommodation at Cardiff, the Chairman
said the Board were prepared to meet the trustees in Par-
liament unless the Taff 'Vile were admitted to a share in
the general accommodation which all docks of such a capa-
city offered to the public. The Chairman concluded by
moving the adoption of the report.
Mr. W. D. BUSUELb seconded the motion, which was
adopted unanimously, and a vote of thanks to the directors
terminated the proceedings.
London, England, 1864-02-25

Charles White, publisher, 80, Fleet-street.

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.
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Temporary Office-110, Strand, W.C.

THE WELLINGTON THREE SHILLING
DINNER, consisting ef Soup, Fish, Entrée, Joint,
Sweet, &c., is served daily from 3 to 9, and on Sundays from
5 to 8.30.
Private Rooms for large or small parties.
JOHN CATES, Manager.
The Wellington, St. James's-street.
Entrance, 160, Piccadilly.

T E 0 X OR D,
e, OXFORD STREET, 'VG'.
THIS EVENING, will be performed the new and success-
ful Cantata KING CHRISTMAS, and other Musical Enter-
tainments, supported by the following talented artistes :
Misses Russell, Fitz-Henry, Tyrrell, to almsley ; Messrs.
Morley, Tivoli, Green, Arc.
NOTICE.—In a few days will be produced FAUST, by M.
Guonod, embracing the entire company of this establishment
with augmented band and chorus.
Director, Mr. F. Jonghmans.

UNSWORTH and EUGENE will make their re-appear-
ance This Evening.
Comedy, by Mr. T. idaclagan, W. Randall, G. Hntchenson,
G. W. Jester, Miss Nelly POWar (the Juvenile comedienne),
&0.. &c.
Admission—Area, 6d. ; stalls and balcony, I.s. ; private
boxes, 10s. 6d.

CANTERBURY HALL.
The Fairy Entertainment, entitled
PRINCE BLOSSOM IN THE LAND OF SHADOWS I
Is written expressly for this establishment by W. F. Vander-
veil, author of the celebrated " Enchanted Hash," and en-
ables Mr. Morton, with the aid of Professor Pepper's Optical
Illusion (known as the Ghost), to produce effects never before
contemplated and which have all been duly registered by
J him and Mr. J. H. Weston under the title of " The Ghost in
the Magic Fountains." By this now arrangement, that
which is in reality nothing but a shadow, becomes to all ap-
pearance endowed with life, and when " Fame" takes her
flight through the burning Cataracts, and the Naiads seek
their beds in the Cryrtal Waters, form a coup d'eeil of beauty
unparalleled even in fairy romance.
Prince Blossom (with the Sony of all Nations), Miss Townley.
The Marvellous Illusion will take place every Evening at
half-past Nine o'c'ock.
All the wonderful entertainment of the establishment, as
usual, in addition to the above.
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Admission—Area, 6d. ; Stalls and Balcony, Is.
Open every Evening.

ROYAL ALHAMBRA.-
LAST NIGHTS of FRANCONI'S GRAND CIRQUE.
EVERY EVENING, at Halt-past seven o'clock: and on
MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, and SATURDAY, at 2 o'clock.,

ROYAL ALHAMBR A.-
FRANCONI'S ENGAGEMENT will SHORTLY
TERMINATE.

ROYAL ALHAMBRA.-
FRANCONI'S TROUPE will RETURN to FRANCE
in a few days.
London, England, 1864-02-25

CENTRAL NORTHUMBERLAND.

The half-yearly meeting of this company was held on
Saturday at Morpeth, Sir J. SwinEurne in the chair.
The report stated that since the last half-yearly meeting
the line had been staked out, and negotiations for the pur-
chase of land and settlement of tenants' claims had pro •
grassed. Terms had been arranged with the owners of land
from the southern terminus of the line to Rothbury, and
likewise for several miles at the northern end. The direc-
tors regretted that the capital had not been subscribed to
the extent required, in order that the contractors might
simultaneously commence operations on the railway, and
that in the event of the deficiency not being supplied the
part of the line between Scot's Gap and Rothbury could only
be proceeded with at present.
Mr. R. HODGSON moved the adoption of the report, which
was seconded by Mr. BOLAN, and carried.
➢arl Grey, Sir H. St. Paul, and Mr. H. Hodgson were
appointed to wait upon the contractors and consult with
them as to the commencement of the works.
London, England, 1864-02-25

AMERICA.

(REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.)
(Per the Jura, via Greencastle.)

NEW YORK, FEE. 13, EVENING.

By telegraph to Portland an express train has
been captured eight miles from Harper's Ferry,
and the passengers robbed. It is not known
whether the attack vas made by the Confederates
or by gangs of Federal deser►ers.

PO It TUGAL.

LISBON, Feb. 23.—There is no truth in the state-
ment that the Count de Paiva is to be transferred
from the embassy of Paris to that of Madrid. The
Count is about to repair to Lisbon to take part in
the labours of the Chamber of Peers, and will after-
wards resume his duties at Paris.
London, England, 1864-02-25

NEWRY AND ARMAGH.

The report of the directors states that the gross traffic
for the half-year ending Dec. 31 on the line from Newry to
Gorah-wood amounted to £2,230, and the working expenses
to £1,418, leaving a surplus of £Bl2, The works on the
railway from Gorah• wood to Armagh were rapidly ap-
proaching completion, and the line would, it was expected,
be opened for traffic about the Ist of April. Negotiations
had been opened with the Ulster Railway Company for the
use of their station at Armagh, and it was hoped the requi-
site accommodation would be afforded on equitable terms
The old capital account showed on expenditure of £140,731,
and extension capital account an expenditure of £313,429.

VALE OF NEATH.
The half-yearly meeting of this company was held on
Friday at the Great Western Hotel, Paddington ; Mr.
Vaughan in the chair.
The report was taken as read,
The CHAIRMAN, in moving the adoption of the report,
said he considered they had seen the worst, and that their
property would go on increasing in value. The purchase of
the Neath and Swansea Railway, and the laying down of
the narrow gauge in addition to the broad gauge on their
line would be of great advantage to them. The Neath and
Swansea Railway enabled them to run their trains from the
pits to the shipping places without delay or interruption.
The good gradients on it enabled them to work with eco-
nomy, so that the increase of 20 per cent. in the traffic as
compared with the corresponding period was worked at com-
paratively small additional cost. If the traffic continued to
increase they would require additional capital to provide ad-
ditional plant and accommodation for it. When the Great
Western Company completed the short junction with their
narrow gauge lire the Vale of Neath Company would be
London, England, 1864-02-25

OYAL PRINCESS'S THEATRE.-
.4_l) Sole Lesee and Manager, Mr. Geo. Vining.
THIS EVENING, PAUL'S RETURN.
After which. HARLEQUIN LITTLE TOM TUCKER;
or The Fine Lady of Banbury Cross, and the Old Woman
who Lived in a Shoe and had so Many Children she didn't
snow what to do,
London, England, 1864-02-25

WANSBECK VALLEY.

The half-yearly meeting of this company was held at
Morpeth on Saturday, Mr. R. Hodgson, M.P., in the chair.
The report stated that the traffic receipts for ti‘he half-year
ending Jan. 31 were £1,113. It was anticipated that iron,
the Elf-hill Limeworks and from the mineral field on the
western portion of the railway, about to be opened by Sir
W. Armstrong and Co., the traffic on the Wanabeck Rail.
way would, on completion, be largely augmented. The di..
rectors recommended that the balance be carried over to
the et edit of the next account.

The CHAIRMAN, in moving the adoption of the report,
remarked that there was an immediate prospect of an in-
crease of revenue from minerals, and it remained for the
shareholders to endeavour to get the line completed between
Morpeth and Redeswater, when the through traffic would
commence. He had no doubt the opening would take place
during the present year. He hoped they were now approach-
ing a period when they u ould receive a good dividend.
Mr. J. HOOD seconded the motion, and the report was
adopted.
Messrs. J. Hood, G. A, Grey, and N. Wright were re-
elected directors.

Sir J. SwIN7suIINE moved that a committee of share.
holders be appointed to consider the best means of increas
ing the traffic.

The motion was negatived, and the proceedings termi.
nated.

WHITEHAVEN AND FURNESS JUNCTION.

The diicctora' report states that the gross receipts show
an increase of £4,315 over the corresponding six months of
1862, while, after appropriating an additional sum of £l,OOO
to maintenance of way account, the working expenses have
only increased by £1,739. The traffic receipts for the halt-
year ending Dec. 31 amount to £22,897, against £18,583,
and the expenses to £10,826, against £9,088 for the corres-
ponding half of 1862. Looking at the great increase in the
traffic of the line during the past 12 months, and the pro-
spect of its continued augmentation, the directors have
thought it prudent to increase the amount agreed to be set
aside each half-year towards the renewal of the permanent
way and bridges, aad £2,000 has been appropriated in the
accounts for that purpose. All renewals of rolling stock
centinue to be charged at once to revenue. The balance
available for dividend on the original shares, after all pre•
ferential charges have been satisfied, is £6,507, and from
this sum the directors recommend a dividend at the rate of
51 per cen r, per annum, leaving £251. On capital account
£2,309 has been expended during the half-year in complet-
ing the doubling of the company's portion of the Cleator
line, in lengthening sidings at various stations, and other
minor works of improvement. Three new first-class car-
riages have also been purchued. The capital account shows
that £190,761 had been expended, but in consequence of the
great increase of traffic more rolling stock would be required,
and as all the capital had been expended, additional capital
would be required for that put pose.
London, England, 1864-02-25

CENTRAL NORTHUMBERLAND.

The half-yearly meeting of this company was held on
Saturday at Alorpeth, Sir J. Swintume in the chair.
The report stated that since the last half-yearly meeting
the line had been staked out, and negotiations for the pur-
chase of land and settlement of tenants' claims had
pro-
gressed. Terms had been arranged with the owners of land
from the southern terminus of the line to Rothbury, and
likewise for several miles at the northern end. The direc-
tors regretted that the capital had not been subscribed to
the extent required, in order that the contractors might
simultaneously commence operations on the railway, and
that in the event of the deficiency not being supplied the
part of the line between Scot's Gap and Rothbury could only
be proceeded with at present.
Mr. R. HoposoN moved the adoption of the report, which
was seconded by Mr. 80La.31, and carried.
Bali Grey, Sir IL St. Paul, and Mr. H. Hodgson were
appointed to wait upon the contractors and consult with
them as to the commencement of the works.
London, England, 1864-02-25

Charles White, publisher, 80, Fleet-street.

Now ready, price 6d. ; stamped, 7d.,
THE AUTOGRAPHIC MIRROR.
Contents of First Number: —A Letter in Cypher of
Charles I.—A Letter from Charles 111. of Spain about Gib-
raltar—A Letter from Louis Philippe—Letters, Szc., from
Rubens, Sydney Smith, Lord Derby, Mr. Disraeli, Charles
Dickens, Mr. Macready, Lablache, Mario, Rubin'. Grist,
A Letter of Count D'Orsay, with Sketch of Lord Byron, and
Inedited Caricatures, with Autograph, by the late Mr.
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London, England, 1864-08-13

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EE.. ATES, TOWN AND COUNTRY RESIDENCES,
FREEHOLD AND LEASEHOLD INVESTMENTS, AND
PROPER VIES GENERALLY—
To BE lIAD GRATIS, at the principal Railway Bookstalls
throughout the kingdom, or at the Auction and Estate Offices,
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"FREE PROPERTY REGISTER," containing a varied selection
of landed and house properties now in the market, from
the nobleman's mansion, with its manorial domain, to the
cottage with its few acres.
OWNERS OF PROPERTIES wishing to Sell or Let can em-
brace the opportunity that the medium of ;this Register
affords, by sending the partictears of their properties to the
Estate Offices, 67, Chancery-lane, London, as the Messrs.
Lumley can in most cases introduce immediate customers,
where the property is of an eligible ()tiara 'ter, thereby avoid-
ing the disadvantages of delay and its attendant incon-
veniences.

THERE IS NO CHARGE incurred, unless a tenant or pur-
enaser is introduced throned) Messrs. Lumley's Agency,
and then only the usual moderate commission.
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London, England, 1864-08-13

Horses Struck out of their EngaL

elits.

July 28, at 130 p.m., all Lord Bateman's hors es, except
Mousley for Champagne, out of Brighton engi ige2nents.
At 4 30 p.m., Limosina, out of all handicaps put Val red to
date.

July 29, at 2 45 p.m., Stiletto, out of all engrige ments.
After 6 p.m., Leonora, out of Brighton engage.ra ent +.
July 30, at 2 20 p.m., Imogene filly, out a. Br ighton
Nursery. At 430 p.m., all Mr Baker's horses, out of
Brighton and Lewes engagements.

August 1, at 9 a.m., Queen of Trumps, out of V Wolver-
hampton engagements—Merry Bird, out of Su tray and
Middlesex, at Egbam—Dollar, out of the Bright, to Stakes
—Filbert, out of the Brighton Nursery. At 11 a.m.,
Purity, out of Brighton Nursery. At 4 p.m., Dunkeld
and Signal, out of all engagements to date; Myrtle, out of
all handicaps to date—all Mr Ten Broeck's horst s, flout of
Brighton Nursery.

August 2, at 9 a.m., Saloon out of Brighton and -Lewes
engagements—Filbert and Farnham, out of
.Lewes
and Brighton engagements—Creole, out of all en gage-
meats—Johnny Armstrong, Man at-Arms, and mare
by Flying Dutchman, out of Peggotty's dam, gut of
Brighton and Lewes engagements—Tocsin, out of all
engagements—Tom Fool (dead), out of all engage-
ments—all Mr Brayley's horses, out of Brighton and
Lew es engagements—Erin-go -Bragh, out of Lewes engage-
ments—Madame Walton, ont of Lewes engagements—
Reindeer, out of Borough Members' Plate, Wolverhampton.
At 0 10 p.m., Thalestris, out Great Ebor Handicap at
York. At 355 p,m., Moulsey, out of Champagne Stakes,
Brighton. At 515 p.m., fby Vengeance, out of Queen
Christina, out of Brighton Club Biennial, At 6 p.m.,
Milly (dead) out of all engagements. At 930 p.m.,
Blakiston, out of York Nursery.
August 3, at 2 p,na , Doublet, out of all engagements, in
Mr Mundy's name. At 210 p.m., Mr Cartwright's horses,
out of Brighton enagagements.
August 6, at 9 a.m„ all Mr W. Scott's horses, out of
Huntingdon engagements. At 3 p.m., Madcap, out of all
handicaps to date.

August 8, at 9 a.m., Vigilant and Aristocrat, ont of Wol-
verhampton and Reading engagements—Scamander, out
of Wolverhampton Enville Welter—Lady de Trafford, out
of all engagements—Thalestris, out of all handicaps to date
—all Lord Coventry's horses except Prosperity, out of
Wolverhampton engagements—at 3 15 p,m., Reindeer and
Simple Maid out of Wolverhampton and Reading engage-
ments.

August 9, at 9 a.m., Captain Crow, out of the Wolver-
hampton Stakes—Chaff, oat of all handicaps. At 428
p.m., Birdfinder, out of the Great Easters Railway
Handicap.

August 11, at 9 a.m., Glenochty colt, out of Reading en-
gagements, At 155 p m, Raglan, out of Berkshire Stakes,
Leading. At 5 p.m., Gibraltar, out of Dover and Egham
engagements.
London, England, 1864-08-13

Admission—Area, 6d.; Stalls and Balcony, Is.

ANTHROPOGLOSSOS.-ST.JAMES'S
HALL, Piccadilly.—Great Success !—Extraordinary
Excitement. The AN THROPOGLOSSOS, Automaton
Vocalist, Wonder of the World. [Registered according to
Acts 1843 and 1850, 6 and 7 Vie., c, 65, 13 and 14 Vic., c. IC4,
and copyright secured an I entered at Stationer's Hall.]
OPEN DAILY, from 12 till 10 o'clock. The Exhibitions
take place at the commer cement of each hour, viz., 12, 1,2,
3,4, 5,6, 7.8, and 9 o'clock. Admission, One Shilling.
Tickets at Mr. Austin's office, St. James's Hail, 2i, Picca-
dilly, W.

MADAME TUSSAUD'S HISTORICAL
GALLERY ; established 28 years at the Bazaar,
Baker-street

NEW ADDITION. A full length portrait model of
DR. COUTY DE LA PO3IAIERAIS, the Poisoner, taken
from the original photcgraph. by Mons. Trinquart, of Paris,
from life, is now added to the Chamber of Physiognomy.
Admittance, 18. ; Napoleon Rooms and Chamber of Horrors,
6d. extra.
Open from 11 in the morning till 10 at night.
London, England, 1864-08-13

MIDLAND COUNTIES.

During the past week there has been a change in the
weather—it has been much cosier, and refreshing showers
have fallen. Harvest operations are now general in tho
Midland district, and there are various reports as to the
probable yield of the crops. In Leicestershire on the light
sands any gravelly sails wheat is short in straw and thin on
the ground, and the yield will prove light; on the loamy
soils the crops are expected to be a full average, and the
quality promises to be very fine. Wheat on these and stony
soils looks exceedingly well, and a good yield is anticipated
The pea crop has answered well this year, but beans are
almost a failure through want of moisture. Barley has
been improved by the late rains. Oats vary. On the
whole, the crops in Leicester are hardly expected to reach
an average. Hay has been secured in excellent order, but
the yield is light. Potatoes, as yet, are free from disease.
Turnips and mangolds are very poor crops. In Notting.
hamshire the wheat crops vary considerably, and may be
classed as ;moderately good on the loamy soils, sha thin and
London, England, 1864-08-13

FRANCE.

The Official Journal of Schleswig publishes a
proclamation from Prince Frederic Charles, com-
mander in chief of the allied army, in which he
states that the Emperor of Austria has removed
Count de Revertera from his functions of civil
commissioner in Schleswig, and appointed Baron de
Lederer, resident minister, in his place.
The King of the Belgians arrived at Brussels the
night before last. The Duke de Brabant and the
Count de Flandre received his Majesty at the rail-
way station and accompanied him to Lacken. Their
royal highnesses, with the officers of their suite,
left the next morning for Ostend, whither the King
is also to proceed in a few days.
BoußsE, Aug. 12.—The market still continues in
the same inactive state, with little or no variation
in prices. Threes are unchanged at 66f. 40c,
Mobilier have improved to 1,012 f. 50c. Railways
quiet, and prices in general pretty well maintained.
The market closed as follows :

41 per Cents. 95
Do. end month
3 per Cents
Do. end month 66 40
Credit Mobiher 1911 25
Do. end month 1012 50
Bank Shares 3390
Credit Foncior 1215
Roman
RAILI

Italian Loan . 68 30
Do. end month.... 68 35
Ditto Threes....
New Mexican .... 66i
Russian
Austrian .. B3
Spanish Threes —
I:low° Debt
Deferred
Cash. Account.
885 .. 885
980
920 023 75

Northern
Lyons and Netliturranean

gew ditto
Southern ... ... 640 .. 642 50
Western
Eastern
Sardinian .. 350 .. 347 50
Austrian
Lombard
North of Spain
Saragossa..
Ditto to Barcelona .... 232 60 .. 235
London, England, 1864-08-13

THE LONDON RESTAURANT COMPANY
(Limited).
OPENING OF No. 2 BRANCH, at 11, CATHERINE-
STREET, STRAND.
The Directors beg to annoance that the above ESTA-
BLISHMENT will be 0 PENED to the Public on MONDAY
NEXT, the 15th of August, for Luncheons, Dinners, Suppers,
&c., of a superior class.
T. CLARK SHARP, Secretary.
London, England, 1864-08-13

SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.—This Day.

CITY BETTING-THIS DAY.

EBOR HANDICAP.

7 to 2 agst East Lancashire (taken)
10 to 1 agst Caller Ou (taken)
10 to 1 agst Raglan
(taken freely)

ST. LEGER.
2to 1 apt Blair Athol (taken and offered)
3to 1 agst General Peel (take 7 ro 2)
Even money Blair Athol is not first or second)
London, England, 1864-08-13

BED •RAOAM CANDLES.

TRICE'S CANDLES, which will not drop
grease when carried."—Thin, very hard candles,
sold in boxes ls. and 3s. each, are recommendel as the best
carriers.
" EXTRA HARD 5.12 CHAMBER CANDLES,"
sold in boxes 2s. each. Thicker candles intended for those
who will not burn thin.
" SHERWOOD ECONOMIC BED LIGHTS,"
in packets of 36 candles for one shilling, intended for use
where cheapness is a great object, will be found an improve-
ment on the ordinary candles, as they gutter less.
Special candlesticks to fit thin candles, ls. and 2s. 6d. each;
reducing sockets, making them fit any candlesticks, 2d. each.
TOILET SOAPS.
Sherwood Brown Windsor Soap, with a pleasant scent.
Belmont Glycerine Soap, contains Price's Glycerine.
Camphor and Glycerine Soap, to tender skins in winter.
GLYCERINE. SHERWOODOLR
"Price's Glycerine" may be Cleans gloves and removes
had from any Chemist, in grease and other stains.
cansuled bottles, lettered Perfumed, in capsuled bot-
`• Price's Patent," from 6d. ties, Gd. and is. each.
upwards. Impure Glycerine
has been sole NI the state-
ment that it is "equal to
Prices."

Retail throng]
Wholesale by Frio s Patent
fond

hl any Grocer.
't Caudle compolc(lamited),
dou.
London, England, 1864-08-13

FURNITURE, CARPETS, BEDDING, and
FLOORCLOTH, CARRIAGE-FREE to any house in
the kingdom, regardless of amount or distance. First-class
goods at seoond-class prices. Terms peculiarly liberal to
Clergymen and Gentlemen. An immense stock to select
from, displayed in Showrcoms occupying an acre of ground.
Every article warranted.
CLERGYMEN and GENTLEMEN ABOUT TO FUR-
NISH are respectfully informed that Messrs. Cobbett and
. are publishing an entirely New Edition of their un-
equalled B. OUSE FURNISHING GUIDE, illustrated by4lo
ado", ^able engravings of every description of Furniture and
iseasteads, with prices attached. A copy sent gratis and
post-free on application. This costly work also contains
complete estimates for furnishing on the following revised
cale:— •

A Six-roomed Parsonage £74 3 0
An Eight-roomed ditto
A Ten-roomed ditto ........
A Twelve-roomed ditto

Together with a Price List of purified Bedding, and a mass
of valnable informationto all requiring household furniture,
carpets, or bedding. References kindly permitted to Clergy-
men and gentlemen in or near Great Malvern, Southampton,
Chichester, Bury, Ely, Preston, Grimsby, Ryde, Plymouth,
Wells, Oxford, Brighton, Gainsborough, Margate. Kidder-
minster, Wellington, Croydon. Cambridge, Staines, Dorking,
St. Aiban's, Worcester. Ipswich, Yeterborough, St. David's,
Wrexham, and above 500 other places in all parts of Great
Brita.L.
COBBETT and CO.. General House Furnishers, Deptford-
bridge, London. S.E.
London, England, 1864-08-13

light on the weaker kinds. On the hot gravelly lands they
are very poor. The crops are not an average on any de-
scription of soil, so far as their appearance in bulk goes, and
there is no doubt in the ultimate yield also. The barley
crops, where sown early, present the best appearance of any
of the cereals, and will approach nearer an average than
either wheat or oats. Beans are only a middling crop on
all sorts of land. Oats are exceedingly irregular, and the
best crops will fall considerably short of last year's pro-
duce. On the best soils the quality will be good, but on
the light lands and strong soils there will be a great deal of
light grain. The turnip crop is almost a failure. Potatoes
are vety varied. The hay crop is estimated at one third
to one half less than an average.
London, England, 1864-08-13

BED •ROOM CANDLES.

TRICE'S CANDLES, which will not drop
crease when carried."—Thin, very hard candles,
sold In boxes ls. and 3s. each, are recommendei as the best
carriers.
" EXTRA HARD 5.12 CHAMBER CANDLES,"

sold in boxes 2s. each. Thicker candles intended for those
who will not burn thin. _

SHERWOOD ECONOMIC BED LIGHTS,"
in packets of 36 candles for one shilling, intended for use
where cheapness is a great object, will be found an improve-
ment on the ordinary candles, as they gutter less.
Special candle ,ticks to fit thin candles, is. and 2s. 6d. each ;
reducing sockets, making them fit any candlesticks, 2d. each.
TOILET SOAPS.
SheTwood Brown Windsor Soap, with a pleasant scent.
Belmont Glycerine Soap, contains Price's Glycerine.
Camphor and Glycerine Soap, to tender skins in winter.
GLYCERINE. SHERWOODOLE
"Price's Glycerine" may be Cleans gloves and removes
had from any Chemist, in grease and other shins,
cansuled bottles, lettered Perfumed, in capsuled bot-
" Prig's Patent," from 6d. ties, 6d, and is. each.
upwards. Impure Glycerine
has been sold *ll the state-
ment that it is "equal to
Prices."

Retail throng]
Wholesale by Pricy?, s Patent
Lon

h 3. any Grocer.
t Candle CompatiY:(Limited),
dyn.
London, England, 1864-08-13

NORTH AND EAST RIDINGS.

The three months of dry weather was relieved by a storm
of hail on Tuesday night, followed by short showers during
Wednesday, but very little trace of rain remains to-day
(Thursday), the roads being as dusty and the fields as dry
and parched as ever. Harvest has come on rapidly, and in
several places the mowing machine and the lithe are at
work, and next week a general start will be made. The dry
weather has caused the winter and early spring sown crops
to ripen together, but there are many of the later crops
which were retarded for want of rain which are quite
green, These in many instances are beinemown for cattle
fodder. Sufficient of the crop has not yet been cut to test
the opinions entertained of the yield. but the expectation is
that, though good in quality, the cereals will be light in
quantity. The lice plague still exists to a great extent on
wheat, but is worst on poor lands. Farmers now think
lightly of the matter, and say no apparent damage has been
done by the insects. The crop, of course, will not bear corn.
parison with the remarkable produce of last year, but a fair
average crop it is expected will be obtained. The drY
weather has been the cause of this. On the whole the Der-
went and Rye valleys are as promising as any of the corn-
growing districts of the county. Turnips have benefited
a little from the rain, but are very pour as a whole.
London, England, 1864-08-13

LINCOLNSHIRE.

The harvest continues to make steady progress. At Spald-
ing the new wheats are reported to vary very much in
quality, and to be much below last year's growth in quan-
tity as well as quality. On the whole, however, it appears
probable that there will be a tolerable yield. Oats are short.
In the neighbourhood of Godmanchester, Huntingdonshire,
wheat cutting is now being vigorously prosecuted. The
wheat crops vary very much in respect to yield ; straw is
abundant, and the deficiency in the kernels is ascribed to
the long absence of rain, while the ripening process was
rapid. Barley promises pretty well and peas are a fair crop,
but beans are almost a failure. In the Holbeach district
wheat cutting is at its height. The wheat crops are here
reported to be good, and promise an abundant yield of good
quality. Beans and peas are also generally good, but the
same cannot be said of the oats. Round Lincoln a great
breadth of corn has been cut, and the yield, although no
equal to that of last year, will be fair, and the quality of the
grain will be exoellent, At Crowland the wheats are of
good quality and an average yield is anticipated; oats are
rather short in the straw. At Epworth the long-continued
drought has operated injuriously on the growing crops, but
there are still some nice fields of wheat not heavy, bat
good : on some of the low lands, where severe frostsin May
injured the corn, the yield will be deficient. At Kirten
Lindsey the yield of wheat will be quite an average, while
the quality will be good. An absence of Irish labourers has
been remarked here this year, and reaping machines have
come greatly in vogue.
London, England, 1864-08-13

NORTH AND EAST RIDINGS,

The three months of dry weather was relieved by a storm
of hail on Tuesday night, followed by short showers during
'Wednesday, but very little trace of rain remains to-day
(Thursday), the roads being as dusty and the fields as dry
and parched as ever. Harvest has come on rapidly, and in
several places the mowing machine and the sithe are at
work, and next week a general start will be made. The dry
weather has caused the winter and early spring sown crops
to ripen together, but there are many of the later crops
which were retarded for want of rain which are quite
green, These in many instances are beinglmown for cattle
fodder. Sufficient of the crop has not yet been cut to teat
the opinions entertained of the yield, but the expectation is
that, though good in quality, the cereals m ill be light in
quantity. The lice plague still exists to a great extent on
wheat, but is worst on poor lands. Farmers now think
lightly of the matter, and say no apparent damage has been
done by the insects. The crop, of course, will not bear com-
parison with the remarkable produce of last year, but a fair
average crop it is expected will be obtained. The dry
weather has been the cause of this. On the whole the Der-
went and Rye valleys are as promising as any of the corn-
growing districts of the county. Turnips have benefited
a little from the rain, but are very poor as a whole.
London, England, 1864-08-13

Commence at 7.

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IJ•respectfully call attention, to their large and well-
assorted stock of JUVENILE CLOTHING. he newest
faorics are combined with the latest and most/ fashionable
designs, and the best workmanship. E. MOSES and SON
give' particular attention to this important branch of their
cr, with confidence affirm that the prices
business, and they
ere such as must satisfy the most economical. This depart-
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a great convenience for ladies and children,

MOSES AND SON
E• respectfully invite public attention to their large and
__well-assorted _

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London, England, 1864-08-13

London : Ward and Lock, 158. Fleet-street

PARLIAMENTARY DESPATCH AND AGENCY OFFICE,
No. 5, Upper Charles-street, Parliament-street.
AN ANALYTICAL INDEX to the DIVISIONS
of the present SESSION (1864) is in course of compila-
tion by Mr. GEo. M. MITCHELL, and will be ready for circu-
lation at the prorogation of Parliament. Th's work will
show members and their constituents how each member
voted, whether for or against public and private measures
during the session ; total number of times, with majorities
for and against, dm
Subscription, One Guinea.
Members can have their Divisions for the whole Parlia-
ment in extenso upon application to the above office.
London, England, 1864-08-13

T
EET H. -IMPROVED MECHANICAL
DENTlSTRY.—Professional abilities and great artistic
skill have been most successfully combined in the production
of ARTIFICIAL TEETIi upon a new principle. The real
value of the perfection of the art of Dentistry will be experi-
enced by all wishing to avail themselves of professional
assistance by =suiting Mr. ALBERT, 34, Great Russell-
street, Bloomsbury. whose experience has enabled him to
effect such admirable, convenient contrivances by artificial
means, and which are so perfectly efficient.

DINIVEFORD'S PURE FLUID MAGNESIA
has been, durirg thirty years, emphatically sanctioned
by the Medical Profession, and universe Iy, accepted by the
Palle, as the Best Remedy for Acidity of the Stomach,
Heartburn, Headache, Gout, and Indigestion, and as a Mild
Aperient for delicate constitutions, more esp,ci3lly for Ladies
and Children. Combined with the Accidulated Lemon Syrup
it forms an agreeable Effervescing Draught, in which its
Aperient qualities are much increased. During Hot Seasons,
and, above all, in Hot Climates, the regular use of this sim-
ple and e,egant remedy has been found highly beneficial.
Manufactured (with the utmost attention to strength and
purity. by DINNEFORD and CO.. 172, New Bond-street,
London ; and eold by all respectable Chemists throughout
the Empire.
London, England, 1864-08-13

NEW NOVEL. BY THE AUTHOR OF " COUSIN GEOFFREY."
Now ready at all the Libraries, in 3 vole.,
GUILTY; OR, NOT GUILTY.
By the Author of " Cousin Geoffrey," Sze.
" Guilty, or Not Guilty,' will find many readers. There
can be no question as to IN talent and power."—Messenger.
Hurst and Blackett, 13, Great Marlborough-street.
London, England, 1864-08-13

Railways.

W01.,_ and Str. Val.
Blythe and Tyne.
Bristol and Exeter
Caledonian
Cork and Bandoe
Cornwall
D 3 A A gets no div
Do. B till Gp c.p an.has
been paid to B.
Dublin & Belfast June.
Difia.,Perth,&Ab. Juno.
Edinburgh & Glasgow.
Glasg. and S. Western.
Great Eastern, Ord. atk
Ditto A stock

Ditto East Anglian s t
GreatNorthof Scotland
Great Northern '
Do A stook
Do B do
Gt. S. and W. of Ireland
Great Western
Do Str Val gua. stock
Lancashire & Yorkshire
London and Blackw aI I ,
Lon., Bright.,4; S. Coast'
Lou., Chat., and Dover'
Lon. & North Western
Lon. & Scr.th Western
Man., Shot., & Lincoln.
Mary Port and Carlisle.
Dot shares
Metropolitan
Midland

Do New .

Do Birming. & Derby
Mid. Gt. W. of Ireland
Do, a shares
Mid Kent
Do Cray Line
North British
Edin., Perth, & Dundee
Nth. Eastern—Berwici.
Do, G.N.E. purchase
Do Lecda
Do York
Do
North London
Do New
,North Staffordshire
N. and S. W. Junction
Scottish Central
Scot N. E., Aber. stook
Do Scot. Mid, stook
Shrews, and Welohpooi
Shropshire Union
i South Devon
South Eastern
South Wales
S. York. and River Dun
staines,Vtiok.,andWok.l
Stockton & Darlington

Do

Do New, 186 C
Taff Vale..
Do B
Do C
Ulster

Do
Do
Vale of Neath
Victoria sta. and Pim
Waterford & Kilkenny
West Cornwall
W. Hartlepool Har.dt ft
'Weat Midland —Oxfordi
Do Newport
Do Hereford'
London, England, 1864-08-13

Forwarded free on receipt of 12 stamps,
AFEW OBSERVATIONS on GOUT and
RHEUMATISM, by one who has never failed to cure
the same whenever it has fallen in his way. A sample bottle
of the medicine forwarded free to all parts on receipt of 40
stamps. Address R. Cameron, 40, Tavistock-street, Covent-
garden, London.
London, England, 1864-08-13

London : Ward and Lock, 158, Fleet-street.

PARLIAMENTARY DESPATCH AND AGENCY OFFICE,
No. 5, Upper Charles-street, Parliament-street.
AN ANALYTICAL INDEX to the DIVISIONS
of the present SESSION (1864) is in course of compila-
tion by Mr. GEO. M. MITCHELL. and will be ready for circu-
lation at the prorogation of Parliament. This work will
show members and their constituents how each member
voted, whether for or against public and private measures
during the session ; total number of times, with majorities
for and against, &a.

Subscription, One Guinea.
Members can have their Divisions for the whole Parlia-
ment in extenso upon application to the above office.

Now ready,

PRIZE POEMS receiving the 100 Guineas
offered in the advertisements, " HO I FOR A SHAK-
SPEARE," and awarded by Messrs. Web ,ter, J. Stirling
Coyne, Andrew Halliday, George Rose, and Thomas S.
Stuart. Illustrated with Lithograph Portraits of Queen
Elizabeth and the Queen of Beauty. Can be had GRATIS
at all the best drapers in the kingdom, or forwarded, on re-
ceipt of stamped address to DAY and Sows, Lithographers to
the Queen, Publishers, Lincoln's-inn-fields. London.

Forwarded free on receipt of 12 stamps,
AFEW OBSERVATIONS on GOUT and
RHEUMATISM, by one who has never failed to cure
the same whenever it has fallen in his way. A sample bottle
of the medicine forwarded free to all parts on receipt of 40
stamps. Address It. Cameron, 40, Tavistock-street, Covent-
garden, London.
London, England, 1864-08-13

ANTHROPOGLOSSOS.-ST.JAMES'S
HALL, Piccadilly.—Great Success I—Extraordinary
Excitement. - The ANTHROPOGLOSSOS, Automaton
Vocalist, Wonder of the World. [Registered according to
Acts 1813 and 1850, 6 and 7 Vic., C. 6i, 13 and 14 Vic., c. 1(4,
and copyright secured awl entered at Stationer's Hall.]
OPEN DAILY, from 12 till 10 o'clock. The Exhibitions
take place at the commencement of each hour, viz., 12, 1,2,
3,4, 5,6, 7.8, and 9 o'clock. Admission, One Shilling.
Tickets at Mr. Austin's office, St. James's H dll, 23, Picca-
dilly, W.

MADAME TUSSAUD'S HISTORICAL
GALLERY; established 28 years at the Bazaar,
Baker-street.

NEW ADDITION. A full length portrait model of
DR. GOUTY DM LA POMMERAI7&, the Poisoner, taken
from the original photograph, by Mons. Trinquart, of Paris,
from life, is now added to the Chamber of Physiognomy.
Admittance, ls. ; Napoleon Rooms and Chamber of Horrors,
6d. extra.
London, England, 1864-08-13

ivrit. ALFRED MELLON'S CONCERTS
1_ EVERY EVENING, at Fight.—UOYAL ITALIAN
OPt;RA, COVENT-GARDEN.
The following Artistes will appear This Evening :—Mdlle.
Carlotta Patti, Mdlle. Marie Krebs ; Mr. Levy, Mr. J.Winter-
bottom, Ali Ben Sou-alle. and Mr. Alfred Mellen's GLEE
UN lON.
VOLUNTEER NIGHT, THIS EVENING (Saturday).
BAND OF ONE HUNDBED PERFORMERS.
Grand Operatic Selection from IL TROVATORE,
Conductor, Mr. ALFRED MELLON.
- - -

Promenade, Amphitheatre Stalls, and Amphitheatre, One
. . . .

On Thursday next, Aug. 18, a Mendelssohn Night.

ROYAL PRINCESS'S THEATRE.-
Sole Lessee and Manager, Mr. Geo. Vining.
THIS EVENING, BORN TO GOOD LUCK. Paddy
O'Rafferty, Mr. Dominick Murray.
After which, THE STREETS OF LONDON. Messrs.
Vining, J. W. Ray, D. Fi her, D. Murray, J. Nelson, H.
Porre.ter. H. Mellon ; Mrs. Henry Maiston, Miss Emma
Barnett, and Miss FAckny Gwynne.

N"V THEATRE-ROYAL,
Sole Proprietor and Manager. Mr. B. Webster.
THIS EVENING, THE FLOWERS OF THE FOREST.
111,essrs. J. L. Toole, P. Bedford, Billington, Stuart, Stephen-
. '.Romer; Miss Woolgar, Miss K. Kelly. and ..11.rs. Bit-
, kigton.
After which, at 10, THE ACTOR'S RETREAT. Messrs.
J. L. Toole, P. Bedford, R. Phillil s. and Miss Woolg,r.
To conclude with a new Farce, called MY WI MAID.
Messrs. J. L. Toole, P. Bedford, R. Phillips,and M.r. Alfred
Mellon.
London, England, 1864-08-13

QOllO ESTATE, HOUSE, AND GENERAL
BUSINESS AGENCY OFFICES.—Persons requiring'
Freehold or Leasehold Property, or havine Business and
Houses to be disposed of, should apply to Mr. CHARLES
MURRAY, Auctioneer and Valuer, 26, Gerrard-street,
Soho. W.

Valuations for Probate Administration, Fire Claims, Rail-
way Compensations, &o. Rents Collected.
London, England, 1864-08-13

Now ready,

PRIZE POEMS receiving the 100 Guineas
offered in the advertisements, "110 ! FOR A SHAK-
sPEARE," and awarded by Messrs. Web,ter, J. Stirling
Coyne, Andrew Halliday, George Rose, and Thomas S.
Stuart. Illustrated with Lithograph Portraits of Queen
Elizaneth and the Queen of Beauty. Can be had GRATIS
at all the best drapers in the kingdom, or forwarded, on re-
ceipt of stamped address to DAY and Sorts, Lithoprraphers to
the Queen, Publishers, Lincoln's-inn-fields. London.