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manifested, and a large proportion stopped and bought in.
The actual sales made were at a decline from former
prices. The market will remain quiet till the next sales, to
come off on the 22d inst. We have nothing to report.
Coffee—A few trifling sales were effected, but the market
was generally inactive.
Cotton—Middling attracted very little attention, and
closed heavily at 66c. to 6qc.
Freights—The engagements today ware on a limited
scale. To Liverpool 400 barrels fl9ur at la. 61, 32,000
bushels grain at 51d, to 6111., in bulk and bags; 800 pack-
ages provisions, by steamer and sailing vessel, at 30s. and
225. 6d. To London 7(1,0 barrels flour at ls. 9d , 1,500
boxes bacon at 255. To Ant werp 450 packages provisions,
per steamer,
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Sugars
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to 124 c. for Now Orleans, and 91c to 106 c. for Cuba.
The leading lenders find it impossible to use their meano
even at 5 per cent., and all the bankers have larger balances
over than they like. Among the leading brokers money is
received at 4 per cent. In the street the rate for call loans
is sto G. Debt certificatcs—both kinds are again higher,
and in demand at the advance, People are pouring money
into the Sub-Treasury on deposit at 6 per cent., and the
100,000,000 doll, limit will be reached in a day or two. A
large proportion of these deposits will be called in as soon
as the new interest bearing Treasury notes are issued.
Gold opened strong this morning at 164. It fell in the
middle of the day to 1521, rallied to 15,34, sold at 153} f
and 153 in the afternoon, and closed at 5 p.m. about 153.
Exchange opened with some signs of strength; and a good
niany bills were•seild at 168 but On the decline ft gold the
demand fell off. The trade are not 'buying bills to any
(Aleut, in consequence of the dulness of business and the
feverish condition of things produced by the action of the
Legislature.

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(REUTER'S EXPRESS.)

•-•- (Per City of New York.)
NEW YORK, April 16.
t... 170 The 5 .R rk Herald says the latest news con-
corning-v'. I?tate of affairs around Suffolk, Va., is
to the* ltfi itst. The attempts of the rebel Gen.
Longstreet W"Vross the Nansemond river with the
-
laid of pontoons were defeated by the fire of our
artillery. One of our gunboats—the Mount Wash-
ington—was fired into and disabled by the rebel
batteries while coming down the river on the 14th
inst. She was, however, taken in tow and brought
safely through the heavy fire of the enemy.
With regard to the news from the vicinity of
Suffolk we may state that there is a good deal of
feeling in this city relative to the shooting of Lieut.-
Col. Kimball by General Corcoran. The letters
from Suffolk are conflicting in their statements, but
the truth of the matter will, no doubt, be received
on the return of the committer.: who went on for the
body cf Col. Kimball.

Our extracts from the Southern papers to-day
are very interesting. The most important item is
the full confirmation of our success over General
Van Dorn at Franklin, Tenn. The rebels admit
that their loss was heavy, and that they had to
retreat after six hours' hard fighting.
Our news relative to affairs at Charleston came
from Fortress Monroe yesterday, on the authority
of the Richmond papers, Everything was quiet
there. Our troops are in occupation of Coles' Island
and the islands of Kiawah and Seabrook in con-
siderable force. Gen. Beauregard had issued a
congratulatory order to the rebel troops in his usual
bombastic style, conveying to them certain com-
mendatory resolutions of the Legislature of South
Carolina.

The only intelligence we have from the West is
the statement of the Richmond papers, of the 16th
inst., that two gunboats and three transports had
been destroyed on the Cumberland river by
Wheeler's rebel cavalry.
By the arrival of the British Queen from Nassau,
N. P., we learn that fourteen vessels from rebel
ports had arrived there from the 16th of March to
the 10th of the month, all bringing cargoes of
cotton.

The following are the latest despatches from
Charleston:—

FORTRESS MONROE, April 17.
Richmond papers of the 16th inst. are received,
from which we obtain the following intelligence;---
All is quiet at Charleston.

The Federals occupy Coles', Kiawah, and Sea-
brook's Islands in considerable force. They are
protected by their gunboats.
(From the Richmond Enquirer, April 15.)

Charleston, April 13.
All quiet here. A few blockaders and the fri-
gate Ironsides off the bar are the only vessels in
sight to-day.

A steams-hip arrived this morning from Bermuda
with a cargo of army equipments, &c., for the Go-
vernment.

(From the Richmond AFentinel, April 15,)
Colonel L. M, Keitt, Twentieth Regiment South
Carolina Volunteers, has been for twelve months in
command of Sullivan's Island, and for some of the
time his command included the Main of Christ
Church Parish.

The batteries on Sullivan's Island have been in
great part erected and prepared under his orders.
During the bombardment on Tuesday, 7th inst., he
was actively engaged in Fcrt Moultrie and Battery
Bee, and between them.
(From the Charleston Illereury, April 11.)
GENERAL ORDERS—NO. 55.
Headquarters, Department of South Carolina,
Georgia and Florida.
Charleston, S. C., April 10.
The commanding General is gratified to have to
announce to the troops the following joint resolu-
tions unanimously adopted by the Legislature of the
State of South Carolina :
Resolved, That the General Assembly reposes
unbounded confidence in the ability and skill of the
Commanding General of this Department, and the
courage and patriotism of ,his brave soldiers, with
the blessing of God, to defend our beloved city, and
to beat back our vindictive foes.
Resolved, That his Excellency the Governor be
instructed to communicate this resolution to Gen.
Beauregard.

Soldiers! the eyes of your countrymen are now
turned upon you on the eve of the second ann
iver-
sary of the 13th of April, 1861, when the sove•
reignty of the State of South Carolina was
triumphantly vindicated within the harbour which
We are now about to defend. The happy issue of
the action ou the 7th inst —the stranded, ed
wreck of the iron mailed Keokuk —her 135ffie riddld
coed-
jutorsforced to retire beyond the range of our guns)
have
the country that our
precious char inspired confidence in
ultimate success will be complete. An inestimably
ge has been confided to your keeping,
with every reliance on your manhood and enduring
patriotism.—By command of

Gen. BEAUREGAMD.
THOMAS JORDAN, Chief of Staff.
JOHN M. OTEY, A. A. G.
The following additional despatch was published
in the New York journals:
The British steamship British Queen, Captain Le

• AYES —275.
Acton, Sir J. Ewart, William Ogilvy, Sir J.
Adair,-11. E. . Ewart, J. C. Onslow, Guildford
Adeane, H. 5. Ewing, H. E. C. O'ReillY, 111.
Agar-Ellis, Hon. L.Fpawick.,•lienry , - Osborne, Bernal
Alcock, T. .Fermoy, Lord ' 01M1; Si Be
Angerstein, W. ' Itlitzroy, Lord F. I'admore, R.
Antrobus, E. Fitzwilliam. C. W. Paget, C.
Ashley, Ldrd Foley, lion. H. W. Paget, Lord C. E.
Atherton, Sir W. .Eoljambe, F. J. S. Paxton, Sir J.
Ayrton, A. S. Forster, Charles D. Pease, H.
Aytoun, 11. S. Forster, W. E. fender, J.
Bagwell, J. Foster, W. 0. - Peto, Sir M.
Barnes, E. Fortescue, Hon. F. Pigatt,-Sergeant
Baring, Thos. Geo. ForteSduee C.'S, r 7 Biikingtortjames
Barnes, T. J.; Drench, Col. Pinney, Col.
Bass, M. T. Gavin, Major Pollard Urcitthart W
Bazley, Thomas Gibson. T. M. Ponsonby, A.. ,
Beale, Samuel Gilpin, C. Portman, W. H. B.
Beamish, F. B. 1 Glyn, G. C. Potter, E.
Beaumont, W. B. Glyn, G. G. Powell,.W. , ~.
Beaumont,SomerSet Goldsmid, Sir F. Powell, J.
Bellew, It. M. Gower, E. L. • Probk, Lord. G..L.'
Berkeley, H. Gower, G. W. L. Pryse..Capt. E. L,
Berkeley, lion. F. Greene, J. • Pugh; D.
Biddulph,',Col. R.M. Greenwood, J. Ramsden, Sir J. W.
Black, Adam . Gregory, W. IL, Ricardo, 0.
Blencowe, J. G. ,Gregson,-S. . : Robartes, T. J. A-
Bonham-Carter, J. Grenfell, H. R. Rebtirtgon, D.
Bouverie, E. P. ' Greville, Col. F. ,Rotlischild,Baron M
Bouverie, P. P. • . Grey, Et. lin. Sir G. Russell, A. J. E.
Brady, Dr '', Grosvenor, Earl Russell, Sir Wm.
Brand, 11. B.
Briscoe, J. 1.,- Grosvenor, Lord R. St. Aubyn, J.
Bright, J. •- : Gurney, Samuel Salomons,Alderman
' Hadfield, Geo. Scholefie.d; IV.
Brown, J. ' Ifilibury,•ll. , ~ Scott, Sir W.,
Bruce, 11. A.
fia.ndley,•John Scrope, G. P.
Buchanan, W. ' Ifankey, 'flioinissn, ,See/Y,C. '
Buckley, Maj.-Gen. Ilanmer,,Sir .T. , ' Seymour, Digby
Buller, Sir A. Harting-fon,-MarqUlS Scymcour,9A
Bury, Viscount Hayter, Sir Wm. Shelley, Sir J. V.
Butler, C. S. Headlam, Thos. E. Sheridan, R. B.
Buxton, C. Henley, Lord Sheridan, H. B.
Caird, James Hervey, LordA. 'Sidney, 'Thomas
Calthorpe, E. 11. Bibbert, J. Smith, J. B.
Cardwell, Rt. lin. E. Hodgkinson, G. ' 'Smith, M. T.
Castlerosse; Viet. I lodgson, K. Smith, Augustus
Cavendish, Hon. W. Holland, E. Smith, Sir F.
Childtrsl H. C. E. Ilorsm&n. E. - Smith, J. A.: .
'Cliohneley, Sir M. Howard, Hon. C. Somerville,' Sir-W.
'Churchill, Lord A. Mitt, W. Stacpoole, IY.
Clay, James Jackson, W. Staniland, M.
Clifford, C. C. Jeri Oise, Sir J. Stanley, Lord
Clifford, Col. Johnstone, Sir J. Stanley, 0.
Clifton, Sir It. King, lion. I'. Stansteld, J.
Clive, George liin".lake, A. IV. Steel, John
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Cobbett, J. M. Kinglake, Serj. J. Stuart, Col.
Cobden, It. Eidgscote, Col. Sykes, Col. W. 11.
Cogan. W. H. Einnaird, Hon. A. Talbot, C. It. M.
Colebrooke, Sir T.E. Enatchbull-Hugess Taylor, I'. A.
Collier, R. P. Layard, A. 11. Thompson, 11. S.
Coningliam, IVra. Langston, J. 11. 'lite, Wm.
Cowper, Hon. W.F. Langton, W. li. U. Tomline, G.
Cox, IV. Lawson, W. 'Train,G.
Craufurcl, E. H. J. Leatham, It. Turner, J. A.
Crawford, li. IV. Lee, W. Vane, Lord IL G.
Crossley, Sir F. Lewis, Harvey Verney, Sir harry
Dalglisb, Robert Lindsay, W. S. Villiers, Rt. lion. C.
Davey, H. Locke, John Vivian, 11. 11.
Davie, Col. F. Lowe, Bt. lion. R. Vyner, Reginald
Denman, G. Lysley, V% Waldron, E.
Dent, John Dent M'Cann, J. Walter, .1 ohn
Dering, Sir E. Mackie, J. Warner, Edward
Dillwyn, Lewis L. 'Mackinnon, W.(Ly.)Watkins, Gel. L.
Divett, Edward Mackinnon,W, A. Weguelin, T.
Dodson, John G. Marjoribanks, D. C. Wemyss, J.
Douglas, Sir C. Martin, P. W. Western, S.
Doulton, E. Martin,J. Westhead, J.
Duff, M. E. Merry, James Whalley, G. 11.
Duff, R. Mildmay, 11. Whitbread, S.
Duke, Sir James Miller, William White, Jas.
Dunbar, Sir Wm. Mills, J. R. White, L.
Dundas, Frederick Milues, R. M. Wickham, 11. W.
Dundas, Sir David Mitchell, T. A. Williams, W.
Dunkcllin, Lord Moffatt George IViunington, Sir T.
Dunlop, A. Bloucreilf, J. Wood, Rt lin. Sir C.
Egerton, E. C. Monsell, Rt. lln. W. Woods, henry
Ellice, Rt. Hon. E. Morris, D. Wyld, James
Ellice, E., jun. Morrison, IV. Wynne, C. G.
Enfield, Viscount North, E. Wyvill, M.
Ennis, John O'Brien, Sir PT
Esmonde, J. O'Conor Don, The TELLERS.
Evans, Sir De L. O'Donogliue, The Trelawny, Sir J. S.
Evans, T. IV. O'Ferrall, M. Russell, Ilastings

NOES -285.
Adderley, C. B. Grogan, Sir E. Mowbray, Rt. Iln. J.
Addington, Hon.W. Gurney, John 11. Mundy, William
Annesley, Col. IL Haliburton, T. C. 3lure, David
Anson, Major Hamilton, Lord C. Murray, William
Arbuthnott, Gen.H. Hamilton, Major Naas, Lord
Astell, J. 11. llamilton,-,Viscount Newdeg-ate, C.
Millie, H. J. Hamilton, I. T.
Newport, Visct.
Nicol,
Baring, A. H. Hardy, Gathorne ' William
Baring, Thomas Hardy, J.
Barttelot, Noel, G. J.
Col. Ilartopp, E. B. North, Col.
Bathurst, A. A. llassard, M. D. Northoote, Sir S. H.
Puke, C.
Bathurst, F. 11. Hay, Sir J. Packs, Col.
Beach, W. W. Ileathcote, Sir W.
Pakenham, Col.
Bective, Earl of Ileathcote, G. 11.
Pakington, Sir J. S.
Beecroft, G. S. Henley, J. Palk, air L.
Bentinck, G. W. F. Hennessy, J. P.
Palmer,. W.
Palmer, lmer, Sir R.
Bentinck, G. C. Ilenuiker,
eskel sLirorid,.
Benyon, R. Papillon, P. 0.
Beresford, W. Heygate,Sir F.
I'a ken Major W.
Berestord. Denis Ileygate, W. U.
Bernard, Col. Hill, lion. R. Patten, Col. W.
Bernard, Thos. T. Holtord, R. S. Paull, 11.
Booth, Sir R. G. llolmesdale, Lord Peacocke, G. M.
Botfield, Bcriah hood, Sir A. Peel, Sir It.
Bovill, Win. Hope, G. W. l'eel, Gen.
Bramley-Moore, J. llopwood, J. T. Peel, F.
Bramston, T. W. liornby, W. 11. l'ennant, Col.
Bridges, Sir B. Dovetail T. B. Pevensey, Viscount
Brooks, R. ilotham, Gen. Lord Phillips, G. L.,
Bruce, C. L. C. Howes, E. Potts, George
Bruce, Sir H. liubbard, J. G. Powell, F. S.
Bruen, Henry Humberstonc, P. S. Powys-Lybbe, P. L.
Burghley, Lord Ilume, W. Puller, C. W.
Burrell, Sir P. Hunt, G. W. Quinn, Peter
ButlerJohnstone u 1, 0-stre Viscount
, • 1,.„,- , itaynham, Viscount
Cairns, Sir H. Jermyn, Earl Itepton, G. W. J.
Cartwright, Col. Jervis, Captain Ridley, Sir M. W.
Cave, S. Johnstone, J. J. 11. Rogers, John J.
Cavendish, Lord G. Jolliffe, Sir W. Bolt, J.
Cecil, Lord R. Jollill'e, 11.- Rose, \V. A.
Chapman, J. Jones. D. Rowley, lion. It. T.
Clive, Capt. G. W. lickewich, S. Salt, T.
Close, 31. C. Kelly, Sir E. Sclater-Booth, G.
Cobbold, John C. Kendall, N. Scott, Lord 11.
Cochrane, A. D. Kennard, IL Scourlielit, J. 11.
Codrington, Sir W. Kerrison, Sir E. Selwyn, C. J.
Cole, lion. 11. King, J. K. Seynier, 11. K.
Cole, J. L. linatclibull, W. Shirley, E. I'.
Collins,'. Knight E. Smith, M.
Copeland, Aid. Knightley, R. Smith, Abel
Cubitt, George Knox, Col. Smith, S. G.
Cubitt, Ald. Knox, Major W. S. Smyth, Col.
Dalkeith, Earl of Lacon, Sir E. Smollett, 1.
Somerset, Col. E.
Dawson,
R. I'. LS. D. Lair'id,
nolon J. smiles' Joseph
' ' 'W. G. - Spooner, it.
Dickson, Col. Leader, N. Stanhope, J. It.
Disraeli, Benjamin Lecke, Sir 11. Stanhope, Loi ci
1)u Cane, C. Leiroy, A. stinting, Win. __.
Duncombe, A. Legit, G. C. Steivart, !r. ri
Duncombe W. E. Legli, W. Stuart, Col. IV.
'lr 11.
Dunne, Co,l. Leighton, Sir B. G. Stracey, b
Du Pre, C. Lennox, Lord G. •
Lord 11. G. Stunt, if. G.
Sturt, Col.
Dutton, lion. R. IT. Lennox,
Talbot, lion. W. C.
East, Sir J. B. Lennox, C.
Leslie, C. 1. 'Tempest, Lord A.V.
Edwards, Col.
Leslie, W. „ ~,, Thornhill, W. P.
Egerton, Sir I'.
Liddell, 110 o• "*,-* Thvnne, Lord E
Egerton, A. F.
Lindsay, Genera+ T B.
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Egerton,W. Long R. r• Torrens, R.
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Eirnley, Viscount -1 oy.";4: Tref usi Hon.
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Eane, Col. 31 Lopes, Sir M. Trevor, Lord A.
Farquhar. Sir • Lovaine, Lord Troll
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Earrer, J. , Lowther, Col. 11. C. Turner, c,
Edward
Fellowes, kir J. Lowther, Captain Vance„joi
Fergosslirp Lyall, G. in
Ferrand,, , Vausittart, 1 '
Lygon, lion. p. VT ' 1 111
Filiner, Sir .h. ner, bir Wm
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Gladstone, W. E. ..itxwell, Col, IVilliams Col.
Goddard, A. L. In.li's, Sir W. Would, B. T.
Gordon, C. W. Miller, T. WYndhain, Hon. H.
Mills, A.
Gore, J. lt. O. WYndliam Hon. P.
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QUEEN SLAND AND EIIIGRATION.—The estimate
on the spot is that Queensland could receive and
provide for 2,000 duly qualified immigrants per month, for
a long time to come. These 2,000 must be men, women,
and children, of all ages below five-and-thirty, or so; they
must be able and disposed to work heartily and steadily ;
and this includes steadiness and temperance of character
and habits. If they are good-humoured and cheerful and
sensible, they may begin to prosper at once—may have land,
may grow cotton for their old comrades to work up at home,
and may be better off than they ever were, or even could
have been, in laulcalahire,—Oncf a Week.

THE NAVY.
The screw corvette CadmuP, 21, 460 horse power,
Capt. Ross, dismantling in Chatham harbour, has
returned the chief part of her stores into the dock-
yard, and to-day will be placed under the floating
shears to have her guns, masts, and other portions
of her heavy gear lifted out. As soon as paid off she
will be placed in the Chatham steam reserve.

Her Majesty's iron screw steamer Lord Penn tire,
H. T. Moore, Commander, in the service of the War
D.Tartment, sailed yesterday from Woolwich Arse-
nal
will
l forGprreoecneleiidthtoo
Portsmouthtoadjustco dmapnaspsees,voanftpeorrz and
which
she
discharge her cargo, consisting of 550 tons of shot,
shell, and other war stores. She is to embark a
working party of the Royal Artillery at Devonl) ort,
under orders to disarm the Cumin of St. Mu ain
the Island of Scilly, after which she will return to
Doionport and reload for loolwich. On Monday
the Lord Panmure steamed down to the Nero Light
from Woolwich and back on a trial trip, to test her
machinery and speed. She had been laid up in dock
for the last three months, under the hands of Messrs.
Simpson and Co., cnginecrs and marine contractors
in the Isle of Dogs, where she was stripped to the
bare shell, and extensively repaired in hull and en-
gines, fitted with new decks, and coated with Day
and Peacock's composition... The trial on Monday
was exceedingly satisfactory, ar, although laden
with her full cargo in readiness for departure,, her
rate of speed was at first 101 and afterwards 101
knots per hour. This is a marked increase on her
former speed, which is attributed to the lengthening
of her funnel and other improvements, which now
give an increased draught through the fires. Th©
advantage thereby gained is important, as.
,the
highest rate of speed realised on her trial trip when
new and light is stated not to have exceeded 10
knots per heut.
Yesterday a numerous body of workmen at Chat-.
m dctckyard commenced preparations for the •-,
launch of the paddlewheel despatch steamer Sala-
mis, 4, 250 horse power, which is to take place on
the 19th May. The bulkheads at the seaward sido
of the shed under which she is building have been
taken down, and yesterday the mechanics com-
menced the erection of a gallery at the stem of the
ship, for the accommodation of visitors.
The following appointments were made yester-
day at the Admiralty :—John Ligertwood, assist.-
surg., to the Jackall ; G. A. Tusk, chief engineer, to
the Royal Oak ;•john Hill, engineer, to the Royal
Oak; Philip. Richmond, acting engineer, to the
Royal Oak ; Albert Martell, Jas. Clark, and Henry
Perron, assist:-engineers, to the Royal Oak ;
Lucas, acting assist.-engineer, to the: Asia, as super-
numerary; H. W. Ross and W. Ambler, acting
assist.-engineers, to the• Royal Oak.

THE • ARMY.
An order. has been received at Chatham garrison
from the Horse Guards, announcing that his Royal
Highness the Field-Marshal Commanding-in-Chief,
with the concurrence of the Secretary of Stato
for War, has been pleased to award silver medals
and gratuities for long service and exemplary,
conduct to the undermentioned non-com-
missioned officers and men of the Royal
Artillery. Gratuities of £l5 cash are awarded to
Serg.-Major R. M'Cattum, Serg.-Major T. H.
Walker, Battery Serg.-Major M. Canbay, Serg. H,
Byrne,•Serg, P. Kenahan, ank.Serg. J. Bowles ;
gratuities of £lO each tR, Serg.- Major W.
M'Naught, Battery Serg.-Major H. Butcher, Bat-
tery Serg.-Major C. Dickens, Battery Serg.-Major
Smith, Battery Serg.-Major W. Rule, Battery
Serg.-Major R. Kemp, Battery Quartermaster-
Skrg, J. Bullcn, Battery Quartermaster-Serg.
Fleming, Serg. M. Flanagan, Serg. It. H. Rogers,
Serg. 13.14ume, SergG. Dickson, Master-Gunner
J. 11I'Milly,',Bombardier A. Rankin, Bombardier W.
Wood, Bombardier J. Cunningham, and Bombardier
W. Evans; and•gratuities of £5 each to -Bombari
dier.P: Walsh, Trumpeter T. Murphy, Gunner T.
Moate, Gunner J. Paviss, Battery Serg.-Major-S.
Goodison, Gunner J. Fagg, Gunner J. Halsey,
Trumpeter T: Abbott, Trumpet-Major E. Shelving-
ton, Serg. E. Cinnaughton, Bombardier John Gar-
diner, Bombardier Job Gardiner, Corporal W. 'rod,
Bombardier M. O'Keefe, Serg. Y. Gray, Serg.
C.
Redwood, and Gunner H. Wood. The following
non-commissioned cfficers and men of the Royal
Artillery have been awarded medals without gra-
tuities :—Serg. J. Thomas, Serg. .T. Mount, Serg.
G. Robertson, Serg. 'l'. Koran, Serg. E. 011erea-
shaw, and Gunner J. Tod.
A Horse Guards order has been received at
Chatham, in which the Duke of Cambridge directs
that all non-commissioned officers and men of the
Royal Artillery returning from foreign stations as
invalids, and who after their arrival are found fit
for duty, are to join the head-quarters of the Ist
division of the Depot Brigade, as also all men be-
longing to the Depot Brigade who may from time
to time be discharged from the Royal Victoria Hos-
pital at Netley.
lklajor•Gen. Sir Richard Thcres, K.C.8., com-
manding the garrison at Woolwich, attended by
Brigade-Major Milward, Major Reilly, C. 8., aide-
de-camp to the general, Capt. bangle, Deputy
Assist. Quartermaster-General, and other officers of
the garrison, made their half-yearly visitation of the
Royal Artillery Barracks yesterday, and inspected
the 13th Brigade Garrison Artillery, in command
of Col. Buchanan, who were drawn out in review
order on the barrack field. The general will con-
tinue his inspection this morning and afterwards
visit the encampment occupied by the military train
on the high ground on Woolwich-common.

EXETER HALL. —TO - MORROW. The
TICKET OFFICES at No. 2, Exeter Hall, for the
ISSUE of ATHALII ADM ISSION TICKETS, Reserved
Stalls, and Season Tickets will be Open TO-MORROW, from
lUne till Twelve o'clock ; alter that time the Tickets will be
on sale at the Crystal Palace.

NOTE.—To prevent delay at the Doors Tickets should be
purchased beforehand.

THE EXHIBITION of ALUMINIUM and
ALUMINIUM BRONZE.
2,000 SPECIMENS, illustrating the appli-
cation (Ornamental and Useful) of these in-
teresting Metals, ARE NOW ON VIEW
at

mAppo' BROTHERS' NEW ROOMS, 222, REGENT
STREET.
Admission by Card.

HER MAJESTY'S THEATRE.-
THIS EVENING (Thursday), April 30 (Subscription
-Z. ight), Verdi's favourite Opera,