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The Sun.
London, England, 1864-10-15

Employment of Women.

When the advisability of providing new fields of industry
for the employment of women was so ably advocated by
disinterested philanthropists in the year 1860, Miss Mary
Anne Thomson was induced, from the evident sympathy
created in the public mind in the cause of the extension of
woman's labour, to open an extensive printing establishment
in the city of Edinburgh, under the title of" The Caledonian
Press," where young women were to be trained as composi-
tors. The institution has been in existence nearly four years,
and during that period many young women have been made
proficient in the trade. For two years and a half a monthly
magazine, under the title of " The Rose, The Shamrock,
and The Thistle," entirely printed by Miss Thomson's
female employes, has regularly issued from the press, and
has consequently reached its 30th number. Supplying the
requisite plant and machinery, and the carrying on of the
above magazine has necessarily involved a great expendi-
ture, the whole of which has fallen upon Miss Thomson;;
and having now exhausted her private means, she is reluc-
tantly compelled to earnestly appeal to the benevolent for
immediate assistance, otherwise she will be necessitated to
abandon her undertaking, and her incessant toil and labour
for the last four years will have gone for nought.
Under these circumstances a few kind friends of Miss
Thomson's have determined to come forward to her aid,
persuaded that after her large outlay, and the sacrifice of
the whole of her capital, that it only requires additional
means to render the institution a permanent one. They
therefore most emphatically appeal to the philanthropic for
help. Since the formation of the institution Miss Thomson
has received the following donations from her kind patrons
which she gratefully acknowledges.

Subscriptions will be most thankfully received by Miss
M. A. Thomson, The Caledonian Press, 31, Hanover-
street, Edinburgh, and will be acknowledged from time to
time in the public prints.
London, England, 1864-10-15

LATEST INTELLIGENCE

[RETJTER'S TELEGRAMS.]

DENMARK.

COPENHAGEN, OCT. 15.

Dagbladet of to-day says :—" Should peace be
concluded in accordance with the preliminaries, the
basis of the present order of succession would be
overthrown, in which case the legitimate heir to
the Danish throne would be Prince Frederick of
Hesse and not Christian IX.

BOMBAY AND MAURITIUS MAR S.
SOUHIAMPfON, OCT. 15.

The Peninsular and Oriental Company's steamer
Delta, with the above mails, passed the Needles at
10.20 e.m. to day.

PRUSSIA.

POTSDAM, OCT. 15.

The King of Prussia arrived this morning at
Babelsburg in excellent health. During his return
journey he passed two hours with the Emperor of
Russia at Darmstadt.
Baron Von Scheel Ples3en arrived bore this
morning from Vienna.

ITALY.

TURIN, OCT. 15.

The Italia Militare of today says—" We believe
we are able to state that a decree of amnesty on
behalf of the prisoners taken at Aspromonte has
been signed by his Majesty."

SPAIN.
MADRID, Ocr. 14.

The Novedades pronounces against the continu-
ance of the policy of abstaining from voting on the
part of the Progressists. It also condemns the em-
ploy of force, which does not convince any one, and
advises a return to the Constitution of 1937.

Senor Mon has not yet accepted the French em-
London, England, 1864-10-15

FIRST LIST OF SUBSCRIPTIONS.

Duchess of Wellington a 0 0
Duchess of Inverness
Marquis and Marchioness of Tweeddale lO 0 0
Dowager Countess of Carnarvon .. 10 0 0
Countess of Portsmouth
Countess of Wemyss and March
Countess of Scarborough
Countess of Hopetoun. . 4 0 0
Lady Willoughby D'Eresby
Dowager Lady Blantyre 5 0 0
Lady Rolle
Lady Belhaven and Stenton
Lady Caroline Bathurst
Lady Filmer
Lady Eleanor Baltour
Lady John Scott
Lady Macdonald Lockhart
Duke of Rutland
Archbishop of York
Earl of Abergavenny .. 5 0 0
Earl Ducie
Earl of Airlie .. .. 2 2 0
Earl Grey ..
10 0 0
Viscount Hill
Lord Wharncliffe .. 10 0 0
Lord Berners 5 0 0
Lord Dynevor
Lord Kinnaird 5 0 0
Lord Colville of Culross
Bishop of St David's
Bishop of Ripon
Bishop of Lichfield
Sir Thomas Munro, Bart ... 6 6 0
Sir T. Buchan Hepburn, Bart
Sir Geerge Ramsay, Bart
Sir John Richardson, Bart 2 0 0
sir Duncan Cameron, Bart
Sir Kenneth S. Mackenzie, Bart
Sir A. Edmonstone, Bart
Sir P. Arthur Halkett. Bart
Sir James Fergusson, Bart, M•P,
Sir E. Hunter Blair, Bart ......
Right Hon. Sir J. T. Coleridge
Sir William Alexander Maxwell, Bart.. 2 0 0
Sir A. Bannerman, Bart • 2 0 0
Wm. Ewart, Esq., M.P 3 0 0
W. P. Adam, Esq., M.P.
Col. Vassall
John Hoyes, Esq. ~•,rf • , ~ .
London, England, 1864-10-15

the sth, was that he was at Harrisonburg " pre-
paring to drive Early from Brown's Gap." His
cavalry had been destroying the bridges and rail.
ways in the neigbourhood, and Richmond papers
declared him retreating. There were not wanting
rumours of sinister import in New York, which
told that he had been defeated at Brown's Gap,
and the latest intelligence brought by the Persia
tells us that letters from his headquarters confirm
the Confederate accounts. There is every reason
to believe that such has been the case, for LONG-
STREET is sald to have joined EARLY with 20,000
men, and to have assumed the command. We
may fancy the fresh vigour which would be infused
into the army by so seasonable a reinforcement,
while SHERIDAN will find more than his match in
LONGSTREET. According to Confederate accounts
the battle took place on the 26th, the very day on
which LONGSTREET is said to have joined EARLY.
We shall hear further details by the next mail,
London, England, 1864-10-15

STATE OF TRADE.

M&NCIIESTR, Oct. 14.—1 n shipping yarns the at!,empts
at business have been somewhat more successful to-day, but
the orders given out are again at lower prices. This is
mainly owing to the depression which prevails in the cotton
market at Liverpool, where spinners are able, day by day,
to cover their orders at lower prices. In home made yarns
there has been very little more business, though there is
less desire to sell manifested than there was on Tuesday
last. The cloth market has been characterised by much the
same features as on Tuesday. There has been very little
disposition sown to purchase, and buyers generally appear
to retrain from operating, or only offer very low prices. The
tendency of prict B is still downwards, and the actual amount
of business transacted to-day has been small. Stocks, of
course, have been a good deal relieved by the purchases
which low prices have tempted merchants to make during
the last few weeks, and owing to the greatly lessened pro-
duction which is going forward ; but there appears very
little probability of manufacturers being able to take orders
at the rates now offering, and it is likely they will prefer tho
alternative of closing their mills. We may accordingly an-
ticipate presently a very great lint t in the production.

. .
NOTTING ILIM, 14th.—There was a moderate attendance
at this Exchange-hall to-day. The demand for lace yarns
was not over brisk, but previous rates were well maintained.
In hosiery yarns there was not much doing, Ana late prices
may be written. For silks prices wero steady. The demand
for brown nets was very dull, and there is no immediate
improvemeat.

MOSES AND SON'S
• OUTFI f S,
for all classes, all ages, and all climates.
London, England, 1864-10-15

DEVON AND SOMERSET.

The ceremony of cutting the 'first sod of this new
railway was performed by Lady Poltimore, in the
presence of a large number of spectators, near
Southmulton (N)rth Devon), on Tuesday. The pro-
jected line will be about 43 miles in length, and will
open up a rich agricultural country hitherto almost
unapproachable. The line starts from the Bristol
end Exeter Railway near Taunton, and proceeds on
to Barnstaple, passing through or near the towns
of Milverton. Wineliscombe, Bampton, Dulverton,
and Southmolton. The line is to be continued on
to Ilfracombe, under powers granted to the com-
pany, on the passing of an Act last session, to be.
come joint owners with the London and South.
Western Cmpany of the Ilfracombe undertaking.
A banquet followed the ceremony of turning the
first sod, at which Lord Poltimore presided.
London, England, 1864-10-15

POULTRY.

Turkeys, 5s Od to 7s 05 ; geese, 5s Od to Ss Od each ;
goslings, 4s to 6s Od ; ducks, 2s Od to 3s Od ; ducklings,
2s Od to 3s Od; rabbits, is Od to 2s Od each; wild do., I.od
to is ld ; pigeons, Os 5d to Os 7d each; Surrey fowls,
9s Od to 14s Od• ' chickens, 5s to 8s Od ; barn door fowls,
3s Od to 6s Od; capons, Os Od ; hares, 3s Od to 3s 61 ;
ptarmigan, Os Od to Os Od. each ; pheasants, 3s to 4s Od ;
partridges, is Od to 28 ; woodcocks, is to 2s Od; snipes, 05
to Os Od; teal, Os Od to Os Od ; wild ducks, Os Od to Os OS ;
widgeons, Os Od to Os Od ; plovers, Os Od to Od each ;
guinea fowls, Os Od to Os Od; roasting pigs, Os Od to Os 05
each; Ostend fresh butter, is to is 2d ; English, is 2d
to is 5d per lb ; English eggs, Ss 6d to 98 Od ; French do.,
7s Od to Ss Od per 100 ; leverets, is 6d to 2s 6d ; grouse, is
63 to 3s Od.
London, England, 1864-10-15

BILLING SGATE.

Salmon, Os Od to Os Od ; trout, Od to Od ; eels, 8d to Is ;
prawns, Os; pike, skate, sturgeon, and halibut, 6d per
lb ; turbots, 5s Od to 21s ; cod, 2s 6d to 12s Od ; brills, is Od
to 7s Od; doreys, is Od to Gs 6d.; mullets, Os Od to is 3d;
lobsters, is Od to ss; crabs, is to 3s Od ; plaice and gurnets,
Od to Os Od each ; soles, is to 3s Od per pair ; common
oysters, 14s to 40s ; natives, —s to 84s per bush. ; whitings,
3s Od to 18s ; haddocks, 6s to 50s ; smelts, Os Od to Os Od ;
flounders, Os Od per dozen ; mackerel, 50s to —s per 120 ;
fresh herrings, 6s to Os per 100 ; bloaters, Os to Os per 100 ;
carp and tench, Os Od to Os per brace.
London, England, 1864-10-15

PRUSSIA AND DENMARK.

The Feudal organs of Berlin deny that the Diet
is a competent tribunal in matters relating to the
successio❑ of the Duchies, and propose that each
of the nine principal Governments of the Confedera-
tion should name a jurisconsult to form a commis.
sion, to give an opinion on the question, leaving the
ultimate decision to the Diet. The essential point
is to arrive at a sp?edy solution, in order to deliver
the populations from the uncertainty which Lea
now hung over them for nearly twelve months.

THIRD EDITION

SUN OFFICE, SIX O'CLOCK.

THE BOMBAY AND MAURITIUS MAILS,

SOUTHAMPTON, Oct. 15.

The Peninsular and Oriental Company's steamer
Delta, with the above mails, has arrived here. S.he
brings 68 passengers, £7,864 in specie, pearls value
10,000 rupees, and a general cargo, including 800
live quails.
Oa the 6th inst. she passed the steamer Delhi,
and on the 11th an Austrian frigate and a steam
ram steering south.

On the 25th ult. the brig Alfred, of Shoreham,
sprung a leak, and sunk at sea. The crew was
picked up by the Italian brig Due Fratelle, and
landed at Gibraltar.
London, England, 1864-10-15

DEVON AND SOMERSET.

The ceremony of cutting the'first sod of this new
railway was performed by Lady Poltimore, in the
presence of a large number of spectators, near
Southmulto❑ (North Devon), on Tuesday. The pro-
jected line will be about 43 miles in length, and will
open up a rich agricultural country hitherto almost
unapproachable. The line starts from the Bristol
and Exeter Railway near Taunton, and proceeds on
to Barnstaple, passing through or near the towns
of 111iiverton. Wineliscombe, Bampton, Dulverton,
and Southmolton. The line is to be continued on
to Ilfracombe, under powers granted to the com-
pany, en the passing of an Act last session, to bee.
come joint owne•s wigs the Loudon and South-
Wstern C.impatay of the Ilfracombe undertaking.
A banquet followed the ceremony of turning the
first sod, at which Lord Poltimore presided.
London, England, 1864-10-15

MOSES AND SON
. respectfully call attention to their large and well-
assorted stock of JUVENILE CLOTHING. The newest
fawlcs 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
business, and they can with confidence affirm that the prices
Are such as must satisfy the most economical. This depart-
ment is in a distinct part of the premises, which will be found
a gre it conv,nience for ladies and children,
London, England, 1864-10-15

HER MAJESTY.

BALMORAL, Oct. 13.
The Queen, accompanied by Princess Belem',
and attended by the Hon. Harriet Phipps) drove
to lovercauld yesterday.
The Abergeldie woods were driven for deer, and
Sir Alexander Bannerman and the [Too. Lionel
S. West had the honour of accompanying his Boyd
Highness Prince Alfred.
Sir George Grey arrived at the Castle last night'
The Dean of Wt:stminster had the honour of
dining with the Queen and royal family.

RETURN OF TIER MAJESTY TO WINDSOR.--Her
Majesty and the junior members of the Royal familY are
expected to leave Balmoral on Monday. the 24th inst., and
arrive at Windsor Castle early on Tuesday morning, the

25th inst.
His Excellency the Count and Countess de Flii4
hault have arrived at Coventry House from Tullyallalt,
North Britain.
The, Marchioness of Westminster is shortly el'
pected at Eaton Hall, Cheshire, from a tour in Scotland.
His lordship is passing the season at Buxton.
Frances Countess of Albemarle and Colonel the.
Hon. Peregrine Cust are expected in town the latter end 01
next week from St Leonard's-on_Sea.
Lady Herbert of Lea will leave Chesham-PlBc9
on Monday for Wilton House, Salisbury. Her ladyabiP,
and family will shortly leave England on a continental
tour.

Lord George and Lady Adeliza Manners core
to town to-day from Cheveley Park, Cambridge, for a few
days,
Lord Ashley, M.P., and Lady Harriet Mill'
will leave Grosvenor-square to-day for St. Giles, Parse'.
shire.
Lord Richard Grosvenor has arrived at Ca'oriel
Park, Cheshire, on a visit to the Earl and Lady Constance
Grosvenor.

_ _ •
Mr and Lady Mary Craven bare arrived in toWil
from Newmarket.
Sir Henry and Lady Hoare have arrived 5t
Thomas's Hotel from a tour of visits.
PROJECTED MARRIAGES IN HIGH LIFE.--" 3"
understand that the marriage between Lord Sehombel
Kerr, the heir presumptive to the Marquis of Lothian, and
Lady Victoria Alexandrina Scott, eldest daughter of th 9
Duke and Duchess of Buccleuch, will be solemnised in 6,t:
Mary's Episcopal Chapel, Dalkeith Park, on Tuesday, tu"
Bth of November. At the same time and in the same place
will be solemnised the marriage between Miss Edith limrpr'
daughter of Lord and Lady Charles Kerr, and William
Preston Copsett, Esq., of Brawith Hall, near Thirek. "-
Marquis and Marchioness of Lothian will have a IsrgE)
party staying with them at Newbattlo Abbey on the all°F.
cious occasion.
London, England, 1864-10-15

_NEW THEATRE-ROYAL, ADELPHI.—
Sale Propristor and Manager. Mr. B. Webster.
THIS EVENING, GOOD FOR NOTHING. Messrs. J.
Clarke, Billington, tburne, and Mrs. Allred Mellon.
Alter which, RORY O'MORE. Rory with Irish Ballads),
Mr. John Collins. Other characters by Messrs. Billington,
R. Pnillips, Paul Bedt ord, Stuart, :-,tephenson, C. J. Smith;
Kr:. Alfred Mellon and Miss Kate Kelly.
To conclude with TELDY THE TILER. Teddy (with
songs), Mr. John Collins.
Commence at 7.

ItC)"L ST. JAMES'S THEATRE.
Manager, Mr. Benjamin Webster.
EXIIIJENP TALENT' AND COMEDY.

This popular Th,,,atre is Open for the Winter Season. Those
celebrated artistes Zr. and Mrs. C. Mathews are re-engaged.
THIS EVENING, Mr. Arthur Sketchley's highly successful
and original Comedy of HOW WILL 111hY GET OUT
OF IT? Mr. and Mrs. Cha:les Mathews, air. and Mrs. F.
Matthews, Mr. P. Robinson, Mr. H, J. Montague ; Miss
Wentworth, and Mrs. Stirling,
After which, a New Comedy Farce, by Maddison Morton,
Esq., entitled WOOD OCR'S LITTLE GAME. Mr. C.
Mathews, Mrs. F. Matthews.
To cmclude with UNDER THE ROSE.
London, England, 1864-10-15

OPINIONS OF TILE PRESS.

"Mr. Eskell, dental-surgeon, has succeeded in producing
artificial teeth, and so constructing them that they last their
purpose a lifetime. . . . The process has been patented,
and promises to be most valuable."—Court Journal, August
4, 1860.
"A surprising novelty in the adaptation of artificial teeth
to the gum by a patented principle, which secures the most
perfect aid, combined with the greatest ease and agreeable
appearance."—Morning Advertiser, August 9, 1860.
Decayed teeth stopped, &o. Terms strictly moderate.
8, Grosvenor-street, Bond-street.
London, England, 1864-10-15

SPORTING INTELLIGENCE—This Day.

CITY BETTING,—Tnis DAY.
CAMBRIDGESHIRE.
6to 1 agst Gratitude (offered)
11 to 1 agst Brick (offered) (12 to 1 taken)
13 to 1 agst Stockinger (taken)
20 to 1 agst Prince Plausible (taken)
15 to 1 agst Accident (taken)
16 to 1 agst Tattoo (offered)
100 to 6 agst Ackworth (taken and offered)
16 to 1 agat Mutzziu (taken)
20 to 1 agat Saccharometer (taken and offeicd)
25 to 1 agst Bayard (taken)
33 to 1 tiAst Adventurer (taken)
40 to 1 agst Birch Broom (offered)
50 to 1 agst Copenhagen (offered)
50 to 1 agst Mail Train (off„red)
50 to 1 agst Deerfoot (taken)
50 to 1 agst Bacchus (taken)

LAW INTELLIGENCE—This Day.

COURT OF BANKRUPTCY.

,Before Mr Registrar Winslow, acting as Commissioner.)

IN RE SOPHIA TITERS.

This was an applio%tion for an order of discharge, and
also release from custody.

The case was of a very singular nature. It appears that
the bankrupt and her mother, who is an aged lady, took
some premises of a Mrs Robinson. This was in 1861; but
afterwards a Mr Robinson appeared, amongst others, as
claimants of the property, and the bankrupt and her mother
became involved in the dispute, and, as they refused to
give up possession, an action was brought against them
and judgment recovered; but during the dispute a forcibly
possession, with violence, had been taken, and the parties
making the possession were sentenced to various punish-
ments, from three to six months' imprisonment. The
bankrupt and her mother retained possession, and when
made bankrupt persisted in doing so. This was the fourth
application for release, the late Commissioner Fane having
refused to grant it until the bankrupt had given up pos-
session.

The bankrupt was now asked whether she would give
up possession to the assignees, but she would not make any
promise, and the official assignee said he would rather not
tike possession under a disputed title.
His Honour granted the order of discharge, but reserved
judgment as to the release until Wednesday next.
London, England, 1864-10-15

with the energy it requires, there must also be high,
aims, and I do not know any class of persons 001111
whom one finds more of enlightened feeling to the best
interests of their kind than a large proportion of el
teachers by whom the schools of this country are rvellied
a (1) ected. (Cheers.) To them, as one deeply intereste
in the welfare of the community, I beg to tender the er
pression of the claim they have upon our respect and at:
t Ichment. You, ladies and gentlemen, I will only asi';
once more to receive, with the same cordiality with whic,,
it is uttered on my part, the assurance of my respect an
my gratitude for your kindness. (Loud cheers.)
London, England, 1864-10-15

PURCHASE OF EPPING FOREST.

A report was brought up from the Streets Com•
mittee embodying a letter from the president on the
letters received from the Hon. F. Peel, relative to
the enclosure of Epping Forest to be used as a
place of recreation.
The PRESIDENT stated that he had had a con.
Terence with the Hon. H. Howard, commissioner of
Royal Forests, and Mr. Gardiner, solicitor of Royal
Forests, upon the subject, and that it appeared the
Crown rights over 3,513 acres had been already disc
posed of for the sum of £15,795 16s. 6d., and that
nearly a similar quantity remained for disposal, but
that property of this description was not easily prod
tected, and was moreover very expensive to watch
over. He recommended that nothing should be
done, in the matter at present, as from what 'noir
place i!' the House of Commons upon the su
last session, there was a great prol.ability ti 7 .1
select committee would be appointed to take it
consideration early in the next se4sion.

THE GRANITE FOR THE THAMES EMBANKMENT.

The Chief Engineer read a long correspuud,
between himself, Mr Ritson, Mr Scott, and
Brady, in which Mr Ritson denied that he Lc
made any contract with Mr Scott, and also deniL
he had ever said that the Board of Works had ak-
proved of Mr Scott's granite. There was also a
letter from Professor Tennant, stating that he had
examined four samples of granite, as well as one of
two samples marked by Mr Scott, and found, from
its component parts, that it was not likely to be s 0
durable as the four samples he had before referred

Mr BAZALGETTE, the chief engineer, said that he
had requested Mr Professor Tennant to visit Liver.
pool, to ascertain c$ hether, as suggested, the defec-
tive stone used there in the construction of the
docks was of the same character, as that would, of
course, alter his opinion. The professor could not
go, but Mr Lovett went and saw the principal offi•
cers, who gave him every opportunity of examining
the Kirkconnel and Dalbeattie stone. His report
was,favourable to the stone in use.
After an animated discussion upon the subject, in.
which considerable personal feeling seemed to ani-
mate the parties concerned, the whole matter was
referred to the Thames Embankment Committee for
consideration and a report.
After disposing of the routine business, the Board
adjourned.

W 4 MOSES AND SON
ji-• respectfully call attention to their large and well-
assorted stock of JUVENILE CLOTHING. The newest
fabrics 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
business, and they can with confidence affirm that the prices
are such as must satisfy the most economical. This depart-
ment is in a distinct part of the premises, which will be found
a great convtnicnce for ladies and children,
London, England, 1864-10-15

STRAND MUSICK HALL,
TWO GUINEA S EASON TICKETS.
A limited number of Annual Tiezets, conferring Ihe Pri-
vilege of entrée to the PRIVATE I \ AUG U RATION THIS
EVENING (SATURDAY), the 15th iusZant, to be had at the
Box-office, 17, Wellington-street.
London, England, 1864-10-15

COALS.—The LILLESHAL L COMPANY'S
COALS.
Direct from their own Collieries.
Marquis'. 2ss. per ton. I Double .21s. per ton.
Top 245. „ I De 4 p ....225. „
Well screened and delivered within five miles of their De-
pots, Westbourne Park-road, W., and 17, South Wharf,
Paddington, W., and Maiden-lane, N.
Best Coke
Terms cash.
JOHN SCOTT, sole Lent.
London, England, 1864-10-15

ROY AL PRINCESS'S THEATRE.—
Sole Lessee and Manager, Mr. Geo. Vining.
THIS EVENING, BORN TO GOOD LUCK. caddy
O'Rafferty, Mr. Dominick Murray.
After which, THE STREETS OF LONDON. Messrs.
Vining, J. W. Ray, D. Fi her, D. Murray, J. Nelson, H.
Forre,ter. H. Mellon ; Mrs. Henry Marston, Miss Emma
Barnett, and Miss F..nny Gwynne.
London, England, 1864-10-15

ROYAL STRAND THEATRE.
Sole Lessee and Manageress, Mrs. Swanborough.
THIS EVENING, JNLIMITED CONFIDENCE.
Followed by, at Eight, MILKY WHITE. Messrs. Craven,
Stoyle, James ; Mesdames Swanbor:ugh and Manders.
After which, the great Burl, scine, THE MILLER AND
lIIS MEN. Messrs. Fenton, James, and Thorne; Mesdames
Swanborough, Simpson. Johnstone, Hughes, and Carson.
London, England, 1864-12-27

OLYMPIC THEATRE.

The Christmas novelty produced at this theatre
is from the pen of F. C. Burnand, Yiq,, and is en-
titled " Cupid and Psyche; or, Beautiful as a But-
;'' and if it is not one of surprising novelty,
it is yet so well and so admirably acted through-
out, that its success was completely established.
The scenery, dresses, and decorations were all of a
very superior order. The scenery was especially
good, particularly Cupid's Botanical Gardens, a
Pretty Spot of Greece, and the closing scene, the
Temple of Hymen. At the termination of the bur-
lesque the author was exiled for. He appeared
upon the stage and made his acknowledgmer►ts,
The drama of The Hidden Hind" preceded the
burlesque, and WAS as effective as ever in its repre-
sentation,
London, England, 1864-12-27

BANK OF FRANCE.

The following is the return of the Bank of France
for the week, together with the corresponding
figures of the previous account :

Dec. 22.
DR. f. c.
Capital of the Bank 182,500,000
Profits in addition toCapital
(Art. 8 law June 9, 1857) 6,912,460 91
Reserve in the Bank and

Dec. 15.

182,500,000 -:

6,893,059 36

its branches
Reserve in landed property 4,000,000
Notes in circulation 721,487,475
Bank notes to order and re-

22,105,750 14
4,000,000 -
739,383,125 -

ceipts payable at sight 5,774,783 36
Treasury ace. cur. credit0r103,359,256 06
Currentaccounts—Paris 136,089,007 48
Do. branch-banks 20,104,508
Dividends payable
Discounts and sundry
interests 21,660,290 29
Re-discounts of the last

5,432,012 87
93,084,132 63
140,571,991 44
20,698,501 -
2,058,985 75

21,023,505 87

six months 2,588,735 17
Sundries

2,588,735 17
9,715,504 99

CR.
Cash in hand and branch-
London, England, 1864-12-27

Crown Bvo., cloth, 400 pages, price 55.,

HIDDEN SPRINGS. By the Itsy. J.
PARKER, of Manchester.
" The sermons of Ur. Parker are espec:al'y noticeable for
clearness of thought and language. All seems as if it were
written with a pencil of 1 ght. . . . . Nature is every-
where in the ascendant, and hence its matchless force
There is no speaking for speaking's sake, no display of any
kind ; every word is an arrow directed to the mark."—Bri-
tish Standard.

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FRANCE.

BOURSE, Dec. 26.—The market continues in the
same inanimate state, with prices well maintained.
Threes, for the Account, are unvaried at 65f. 30c.
Mobilier have improved to 932 f. 50e. Railway
Market quiet, but firm. The market closed as fol.:
101X8:--

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Do. end month
3 per Cents
Do. end month 65 35
Credit Mobilier..., 935
Do. end month 935
Brisk Shares 3500
Credit Foncier 1245
Roman
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Ditto Threes 66 ---
Ne w Mexican
Russian
Austrian .. B2 25
E{anish Threes —
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Northern ....
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Southern ... -• . 590 .. 588 75
Western
Eastern
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Austrian - .. 443 75
Low bard
North of Spain
Saragossa 435 .. 440
Ditto to Barcelona
London, England, 1864-12-27

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London, England, 1864-12-27

EGYPTIAN HALL.

Mr Arthur Sketchley's amusing entertainment of "Mrs
Brown at the Play," and " Mrs Brown in Paris," con-
tinue as attractive as ever ; and we would remind the
public that the season of this excellent delineator of the
peculiarities of mankind is to be brought to a c:osii with
the termination of the week,
London, England, 1864-12-27

THE WORLD OF MAGIC.

Professor Anderson, assisted by his clever daughter,
gave two entertainments yesterday, both of which, wo need
not say, were fully attended. The Wizard's marvellous
performances, his wonderful sleight of hand, Miss Ander-
son's second sight, and the rope-tying and cabinet per-
formances of Miss Lizzie Anderson and Mr Sutton were
received with shouts of applause ; and the monster
Christmas-tree, covered with gifts for the juvenile visi
tore, proved to be a great source of attraction to the men
and women of 20 years hence.
London, England, 1864-12-27

NEW ROYALTY.

Ia consequence of the success and rec3nt produc-
tion of " Snowdrop; or, The Seven Mannikins and
the Magic Mirror" no change was made here, but
on Monday, January 16th, a new and original
comedy, in two acts, by Mr John Oxenford,
titled " Billing and Cooing," is to be produced.
London, England, 1864-12-27

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ADELPIII.

The drama of the " -Workmen- of Paris," and Mr
Tcole's reappearance a'c. this house in the "Area
Belle," after his late successful provincial tour, were
found to be sufficient attraction for a holiday
atidit n,7e, Tr Toole waa very warmly received, and

a new farce on the " Davenport" subject is to
produced for him next Thursday, Miss Bateman, in
" Leah," is announced for next Monday.

LYCEUM.

Mr Fechter has departed from his custom this
year by producing a little piece of wild absurdity as
a Christmas offering, called "Bear.faced impostors.'
No author's name is given to this piece, which is
called an "Oriental Farcical Extravaganza," but
we believe it was written about. ten years ago foi
the garrison theatricals at Canterbury. This is a
thoroughly seasonable farce, and it was admirably
acted. Mr Fechter still appears in " Ruy Blas,"
and it will probably be some little time before he
will find it necessary to produce any new drama,
London, England, 1864-12-27

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HAYMARKET.

The entertainments selected for Boxing.night at
this theatre comprised Mr Robertson's new play of
"David Garrick," already too favourably known to
require eulogy at the present time, although the
performance of last evening was altogether eo ex•
cellent that it would ho unjust to pass sithout
notice the exquisite acting of Miss Nelly Moore as
Ada Ingot, in which part she evinced a delicacy of
feeling and deep pathos that brought moisture into
many eyes. Mr Sothern, who was as much at home
as ever, was cordially received on his return from
his long provincial tour. He also enacted Lord
Dundreary in his married capacity with the full
breadth of his comicality.
The new piece complimentary to the season was
a fairy extravaganza founded on the Countess
u'Aulnoys' story of the Princess Printaniere, and
entiticd, " Princess Spring Time ; or, the Elvoy
who Stole the Ring's Daughter," written by Mr
Byron. The story relates to the d3u..hter-
-Irineess Spring Time (Miss Nelly Moore)--:f King
Kokolorum (.Ir Compton), who, by the enmity of
tbo fairy Carabossa (Mr Clarke) is destined to be
unfo!:unate,u, rail she attains 20 years. To protect
her from evil
the King confines her in a subterra.
London, England, 1864-12-27

THIRD WITION.

SUN OFFICE, SEVM\T O'CLOCK.

LONDON GAZETTE—This Evening,

WHITEHALL, DEC. 24.
The Queen has been pleased to present the Rev. Wm.
Mair, ALA., to the church and parish of Ardoch, in the
presbytery of Auchterarder, and county of Perth, vacant by
the transportation of the Rev. John Hobert Campbell, to
the parish of Monzievaitd.
DOWNING STREET, DEC. 26.
The Queen has been pleased to appoint William Henry
V alpy, E-q., to be Colonial Surgeon for her Majesty's
Settlements in the Falkland Islands; and John Vincent
Leach, Esq., to be Cierk of the Courts and Keeper of the
Records for the Colony of British Honduras.

BANKRUPTS.
That portion of the Gazette containing the Bankrupts had
not arrived when we went to press.

Course of Exchange,—This Day,

Amsterdam
Ditto
Rotterdam — 11 11,,3
Antwerp . 25 srl
Brussels — 25 50
Hamburg .. 13 71
Paris ..
Ditto
Marseilles — 25 .50
Frankfort on Maine — 120
Vienna ..
Trieste
Petereburgh
Berlin
Madrid
Cadiz

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Genoa
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Palermo 25 721 25 77t
Messina — 25 721 25 771
Foreign Gold in Bars (Standard)......per oz., £3 17 9
Mexican Dollars
Silver in Bars (Standard). 0 0 0
London, England, 1864-12-27

ST. JAMES'S,

Last evening an original classical extravaganza,
entitled " Hercules and Omphale," was produced at
this theatre. It is from the pen of Mr Brough, and
the classical scholar will be as much amused by the
English style in which Greek deities and heroes are
represented to him with their cockneyisms, vul-
garities, and absurdities as the very wildest of the
City Arabs will be entertained by their "frisks and
vagaries," Terpsichoran or otherwise.

There were several fine scenes; the interior of
the Brezen Tower, the Palace and Gardens of
Omphale, and the Apotheosis of Hercules and
Omphale, which were highly creditable to Plr.
Telbin, the scenic artist. Altogether, the new
Christmas piece gave decided satisfaction to a
numerous and respectable audience.
London, England, 1864-12-27

CANTERBURY HALL.

Other music halls may have their distinguishing archi-
tectural characteristics, but there is but one Canterbury
Hall. No other building of the kind embraces such a noble
suite of halls, while in its great picture gallery the Canter-
bury stands out alone, No wonder then that with recurring
seasons sightseers from the country should swarm to the
"Royal Academy over the water," where also, in the ad-
joining salle, grand ghost effects have been produced which
hays outvied all efforts in that direction. The Canterbury
Hall at this particular moment is faithful to its reputation
in provtding an abundance of entertainment for the Christ-
mas holidays.
London, England, 1864-12-27

THE AGRICULTURAL lIALL.

This hall certainly did its share in providing amusement
for the holiday-makers. In the afternoon, and again in
the evening, large as it is it was filled with the crowds
thronging to see the equestrian performances. We have
already noticed at length the various actors and their doings:
suffice it that yesterday the clowns joked and tumbled to
thoroughly appreciative audiences, if loud and long laughter
be any criterion. Nor were they alone in their power of
evoking applause. Scarcely one of the performers, from
the lions to Mr Frank Pastor, failed in eliciting- hearty,
and, bo it added, well-deserved applause. Those who ad-
mire feats of horsemanship, and spectacles in which horses
take a great part, have an opportunity afforded for the
gratification of their taste, at the Agricultural Hall, such
as can rarely be equalled.
London, England, 1864-12-27

MADAME I USSAUD'S.

In is now nearly half a century since Diadame Tussaud
first opened her exhibition of waxworks in London, and
from that time to this it has never wanted in popularity—a
fact which is owing to the tact with which every leading
personage of the day, as well as all its notorieties, has been
at the earliest opportunity presented to the public. The
Hall of Kings continues meat gorgeous in splendour ; and
it is really wonderful how the freshness alike of the figures
and the dresses is kept up, it appearing as though the pro-
prietors possessed some magic talisman by which to over-
come the ravages of time and the influences of the atmos-
phere. Boxing-day has always produced a numerous audi-
ence, in which the juvenile element largely predominates,
at this exhibition, and yesterday was no exception to the
rule—Baker-street being attractive alike to young and old.