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THE QUEEN INSURANCE COMPANY.
156, Leadenhall-street, London, E.(.
Queen Insurance-thtildinga, Liverpool.
_ Capital ONE MILLION STERLING.

At the Annual Meeting of the Proprietor;, held at Liver-
pool, on the 21st October, 1863, BERNARD HALL, Esq..
Chairman of the Company, in the Chair, the Directors'
Report for the year stated—
That the Fire Premiums for the year amounted t 0... • £70,300
being an increase over the precvdinz year of ... • 22,1180
That the Life Premium Receipts for the first three
years were ... 15,249
and for the past three years
being an increase in the latter triennial period
over the former of
28,308
That the amount accumulated since last Meeting, as
a Mre Reserve Fund, was. 23,427
and the amount added to Life Fund was 13,743
That during the past flve years the Company bad paid
for Claims
the Actuary reported that the Life Liabilities had been
valued on the soundest principles, viz., Net Premiums at 3
per cent. interest, and that the Bonus to part;cipating Policy-
holders averaged as much as 46 per cent. per annum of the
Premiums paid, while in some instances it was as high as 65,
70, and even 75 per cent.
A dividend was declared to proprietors at the rate of 8 per
cent. per annum.
J. MONCRIEFF WILSON, Manager and Actuary.
JOHN E. LEYLAND, Secretary.

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MAGAZINE-DAY.

BLACKWOOD.—" The Perpetual Curate" is con-
tinued, and affairs get more and more complicated
both at the Squire's and at Carlingford. There is
mystery on all sides, and its inevitable attendants,
misery and jealousy. Even the %Ventworths do
not escape, and the general aspect of things is
melancholy in the extreme. "Old Maps and New" is a
well written paper, that brings before us some of the strik-
ing and startling changes which have lately taken place. It
is very truly observed that war is the great innovator,
altering the boundaries of States, and confusing men's
knowledge in what they before deemed plain and compre-
hensible. After an interesting summary of the various re-
volutions that have taken place with regard to • our know.
ledge of the earth and the art-of map-making, it is men-
tioned the while we are rldy,to laug at the carious
rs Pr mato r iiiceesWors
may find plenty to satirise in our procaed. in a geogra-
phical sense. There is a good deal of information to be ex-
tracted from this scientific sketch of geography, which
Burke called "an earthly subject but a heavenly sketch."

" Tony Butler" makes great progress in this instalment.
He proceeds to Downing-street, and there finds his castles
in the air vanish considerably when the theories he brings
from provincial solitude are met by the arguments of offi-
cial practice. Maitland's manoeuvres occupy a good
portion of this number, but there is something more re-
freshing in the abruptness of Tony's inexperience
than in the skilled savair faire of that wily adventurer.
"Ducal Darmstadt" is one of the foreign communications
often met with in this serial. It presents a lively sketch of
the place referred to, and mentions that when Germany has
succeeded in becoming centralised, " such merry and wise
little capitals as Darmstadt will become impossible," " The
Fall of King Otho" alludes to a subject well ventilated in
all political quarters, but in which some may yet take an
interest, and be glad to peruse the details at their leisure.
A very smart article is that of " Hawthorne on England,"
and the absurd pretentiousness and consummate impudence
of the American writer is aptly summed up and properly
animadverted upon. No wonder some doubt is felt as to
which country is spoken of when it is said that " these
people think so loftily of themselves, and so contemptuously
of everybody else, that it requires more generosity than I
possess to keep in good humour with them," Further on,
we are informed that "the English character is by no
means a very lofty one." Like most seeping denuncia-
tions of a people or a system, the clever American writer
seems to forget that there is any need for him to put a
restraint upon his own language or confine his expressions
within the limits of courtesy or good breeding. Thus, in
speaking of the dinners with Lord Mayors in London and
at Liverpool, he met with "a hearty and homely set of
people, with a remarkable roughness of aspect and beha-
viour." Surely this is a strange way of writing, and, in-
deed, the whole style of the criticism on England is totally
devoid of all consideration whatever. When a man goes
so far as to call a great people "the earthliest creatures
that the earth ever saw," it appears evident that there
lurks some other feeling in the background than is acknow-
ledged in the words that meet our oyes. At all events, this
seems a strange time for such criticism to assail us,
although, as the sopa style of argument is a very poor
sort of defence, one is tempted to exclaim, when perusing
these diatribes, "look at home, across the Atlantic, before
pulling us to pieces." "May Song," by Pisistratus Cax-
ton, is a graceful little sketch that is very suitable to the
subject. The last article, " Our Rancorous Cousins," con-
tains some very proper strictures on the extraordinary con-
duct pursued by our Government, and very truly says that
we should have no hesitation in refusing to change the
laws of England on this question, even if wo pay the
price of parting "with our Foreign Secretary."
DUBLIN.—" Wylder's Hand" is proceeded with
at considerable length, and Stanley Lake is the
tire in this instalment. He is mar-
conspicuous fig
ried to Miss Brandon at last, and, of course, thus
provokes the wrath of Mark Wylder. In the next
portion of the story doubtless some very stormy
scenes will ensue. Stanley is engaged in some very dark
and dangerous affair, which will evidently bring him into
trouble, as old Tamar has predicted. That wierd-like
woman adds greatly to the mysterious nature of the narra-
tive. Thera is no one in it at all prepossessing, but there isa
great deal of power evidenced in the construction. " Bella
Donna; or, The Cross before the Name,,, is alas very ex-
citing in this division. The cunning "Jenny" works out
her cruel purpose, and so wretched does poor Mr. Franklyn
become that he at last commits suicide. Thus the wretched
manceuvrer has triumphed, and brought about the ruin of
a family in her ruthless course. The account is next given
of those ingenious little hints and dexterous inuendoes that
do more to undermine the peace of households, than any
open demonstrations of violence. " Starlight and Gas-
-I,g,ht" is a pretty light sketch, that is written in a glowing
style, and, without containing much in it, presents an
amusing description of two very different phases of exis-
tence. " Hibernian Country Pastimes and Festivals" is
continued, and affords us au insight into such entertain-
ments that is very readable. There is the first part of the
career of " Robert Wilks, the actor," which, of course, is
well worthy of perusal. It is said that great difficulty has
been experienced in coming to a correct estimate of the
career of one concerning whom such divers opinions are
entertained. " A Digressive Essay on Wills," is a very
interesting paper, and furnishes us with some remarkable
instances of curious testamentary documents. Nothing more
exemplifies the peculiar passions and prejudices of men than
this expression of their feelings in their last moments. rln
this paper, too,
we can observe some very strange
and customs of a byegone age. " Slides of Fancy forms
Lantern," is a very curious little,‘ sketch, that goes back to
of Scandinavian
ancient days for its eubjects._ Fragments
Legend," is an article whichs,erreiipl aysrespherusal. It is truly
in the records of
▪ said that there is always something 1-1
• these countries, and that )an onegwho wishes to develope
the imagination should
.proy:faeodf tthhitshegri.,riai, Various other
" Life and
- papers complete the contut,

FR. -.—A lengthened paper on that movement
in Germany towards the attainment of a national
unity, which has recently occupied so large a share
of the attention of statesmen and politicians, is the
first in the table of contents. The author regards
the proceedings lately inaugurated at Frankfort as
"an important, though perhaps an indirect step, towards
the realisation of the long-cherished dream of Germanic re-
generation." Miss Cobbe, who is already known as the
writer of some very able articles on various subjects,
contributes a reflective essay on " The Rights of Man
and the Claims of Brutes," which we recom-
mend to the thoughtful and unprejudiced attention
of the reader. With regard to the infliction of torture on
the living subject for scientific ends, Miss Cobbe refuses to
admittedly into her consideration, but calmly and tem-
perately inquires into the question of right or wrong. The
conclusion at which she arrives is one which, to common
sense and ordinary humanity, appears indisputable. If
they have only taken the lives of brutes when the interests
of science really demanded them, and have always per-
formed painful operations under the beneficial influence of
ansesthetics, they are morally exempt from blame. If they
have transgressed either or both of these conditions, they
stand convicted of heinous cruelty. Respecting the terrb.
ble accounts given of the tortures inflicted in the French
colleges, Miss Cobbe very justly says that the dissection of
dead horses and dogs would serve as well the purposes
of anatomical instruction, while many of the operations
performed on that highly sensitive animal, the horse, are
not only agonising, but perfectly useless. One of these is
the removal of the hoof, an operation which can serve no
possible end in regard to the human body, and which is
y profitless for the veterinary surgeon, inasmuch as
owner would ever perform an operation on his
nehnootrisroelvhich would render him totally useless, Such
wanton infliction of torture disgraces the name of
science, and its commission is as much a stain on the fame
of its professors, as reckless executions or murderous Greek
fire sully the glory of war and victory, Miss Cobbe's paper
would have been better had it been shorter, and more con-
densed in style ; but her able and energetic advocacy of the
claims of humanity and justice do her honour, The readers
of Fraser will rejoice to see the old fauriliar initials of
A.K.13.13. appended to an essay beginning with the word
" Concernisg." It has less general interest than some of
his others, being chiefly on the form and qualifications of
pulpits, but it contains some sound sense and pleasant read-
ing nevertheless. The waste of fish life that goes on under
our present system of securing our prey is dwelt upon in an
article headed, "How do fish live and grow ? " which
treats of the subject of Pi,ciculture very fully. " Three
days at Wilna " recounts the writer's experiences during
a flying visit to that city, when under the stern rule of
Mouravieff. "Lawrence Bloomfield in Ireland " reaches
its twelfth part, and its conclusion. There are two other
poetical contrinutions, none of the three being above the
average. The story of "Late Laurels" goes on vigor-
ously, though none of the dramatis persona are very sure
of their next movements. An essay on " Strong Minded
Women," at the conclusion of the number, endeavours to
divest the subject of some of its attendant absurdities.
COLBURN'S UNITED SERVICE. The United
Service opens with an interesting article on ,the
"Naval Department of the International Exhibi-
tion," is in fact a review of clever work
latelyti°n" h,
published by Rear-Admiral Paris, entitled,
"L'Art Naval a l'Exposition Universelle de
Londres," wherein the relative merits of our iron-plated
ships and those of France are discussed. The reviewer,
h.,wever, does not confine his remarks to the French Ad-
miral's work, but enters at considerable length into ship-
building and coast defences. Under the title of " Recollec-
tions of Campaigning in Spain," we have a lively sketch
of certain incidents connected with the doings of the British
legion in that country. A memoir of General Wolfe is
continued up to his setting out on his last campaign, "Ex-
periences of an English Zouave in Algeria" gives us
an English notion of African campaigning under French
guidance. A paper on naval architecture contains much
valuable information on the modes operandi followed at
different periods in the education of naval architects, and the
regulations in force during the last half century. The history
Of the Gambia colony and the civil war is proceeded with
at some length. The Wreck Register and Chart for 186'
is noticed, and a chart appended with some teelir g remarks
urging the public to support the National Lifeboat S„ciety
gnne r as 14 statisticsn n'
ary the
ee
strtreeantegdthof.of the
Thetaulci much-vexed liberally
vaerxn:li IDantandneitshhfeoqrgeueiestion comes in for due notice; the
writer concluding that if " Federal execution is carried out,
war is inevitable." We trust, however, that Play yet be
avoided.

CORNEULL.—" The Small House at Allington'
is more momentous in its chronicles in this in-
stalment, for Crosbie is actually married to
Lady Alexandrine, apparently not very happily
for they are on very peculiar terms with
ethacogil,
huother. It is evident that a life of great wretch.
edness is before them. Lily Dale is fast recovering, but
there is something irritating in the way in which she speaks
of Crosbie. It seems hardly likely that she should regard
him with so favourable an impression when he has acted in
such a mean and dastardly way. Mr. Plantagenet Palliser
is getting into trouble as fast as he can, and trying to lose
his fortune with as much pains as other men take to get
one. The malevolent insinuations of society in making
mountains of moleholes are well described in the chapter
with the significant name of "Fie, fie." "The Story of
the Mhow Court-Martial"—a paper already commented
upon in our leading columns—refers at some length to that
painful affair, which has already engaged so much atten-
tion, and which will again before long attract the special
notice of the public. Atter giving an analysis of the cir-
cumstances of the case, some very pertinent remarks are
made relative to the non-efficacy and efficiency of courts-
martial. The most plausible advocate of this system might
well be puzzled to defend it, when it has so signally and so
fatally broke down, impugning the honour of an army and
the justice and fair play of our military
wise suggestion is made, that a public in-
jcuodmgpersriAsinvgety
quiry should be instituted into the working of the present
system of military jurisprudence by a Parliamentary com-
mittee or a royal commission, and, it is forcibly put at last,
"it will indeed be discreditable to the present Government
if such a cruel, disastrous, and costly complication as that
which has been occasioned by the misconduct of the late
court-martial at Mhow is permitted to pass away without
some endeavour to extract permanent good out
of the great wrong which has just been perpe-
trated in the outraged name of military justice."
" Margaret Penzil's History " is the beginning
of a new story that has something uncommon about it.
There is a quaint simplicity of style about the narration
that is attractive, and the adventures are quite un-
worldlike in their way. " Domesday Book" is an enter-
taining paper that furnishes us with an account of some of
the old customs of our forefathers, which is a subject at all
times noticeable and amusing to study. " Unctuous Memo-
ries" is a lively sketch of some banquets that took place at
divers times and in many lands, and which, from associa-
tion and agreeableness, left a pleasant memory behind.
" Cousin Phillis" begins a new tale, that is so far very in-
teresting, and contains some well-defined characters. It
has also the novelty of a heroine in a pinafore. " A Scotch-
man in Holland" is a solid readable article, that presents
the reader with a graphic account of the striking things
that attract the Scots in their double existence on the Con-
tinent, which is described as partly English and partly
special nationality. "Strange to Say on Club Paper" is a
rather remarkable dissertation on a curious incident con-
cerning the late Lord Clyde's will.
LONDON SOCIETY.—This gay and amusing serial
comes before us with all its characteristic features
—pleasant, rambling papers, love stories,ersseys
sketches from our daily social routine, ar.odlv
World
that, whether serious, sentimental, or sa,,tTir.icea
usually a fair ring of music in them.
into the minor
have
Behind the Scenes" gives us some
miseries of the green room, and the
excitement.
hidden behind the so-called pleasurable ecxritieises the new
An-
other theatrical paper, of a different sort,hi h
peeps
sre toil which is
trittoih‘ er
American actress, and
't of the young .emus.l„ he
powers, accompanied by a portrait
about that tempting but
lovers of lobster salad may learn
pays a very g
all
about
from prosecuting
dangerous dainty, if they are
not
lion which precedes an
the study by the alarming illustration
uusing discussion of its qualities and ingredients, The
interesting series of papers on "London Editors and Re-
porters" is continued, and this third part sketches the out-
lines of the career of the Morning herald and the early
days of the Times. The "Passages from the Family His-
tory of the English Aristocracy" conclude the story of the
Cavendishes, to be succeeded, we suppose, by the Ilowards,
Talbots, and others. The dangers and uncertainties of cir-
cumstantial evident t ate illustrated by a story entitled
"The Pool under the Beeches," which happ;ly ends well,
although the case at one time assumes the most threatening
aspect, and only the evidence of a concealed poacher inter-
venes between an innocent man and his doom. We have
the usual complement of light articles; and the several
plates with which the number is adorned fully sustain the
reputation it has acquired for clever illustrations.
THE ST. JAMES'S MAGAZINE.—It is likely that

the shock so recently felt in England will stimulate
the curiosity of many readers to learn ull that is
knOrn. aboat eartilquike. noz,e ',"710 ate thus