The Sun.
London, England, 1865-01-11 00:00:00

London : F. Pitman, 20, Paternoster-row, E.C.

ORNAMENTS for the Drawing-room, Library;
,nd Dining-room, consisting of a new and elegant assort-
ment of VASES, Figures, Groups, Candlesticks, Obelisks, Ink-
stands, beautiful inlaid Tables; Paper weights, Ara, in Italian,
Alabas er, Parian, Marble, Bronze, Derbyshire Spar, die.
Imported and manufactured by JAMES TENNA.NT, Mine-
ralogist to her sfaJesty, 149, Stand, W.C., London.
Mr. Tennant arranges elementary collections of SHELLS,
BIINERALS, ROCKS, and FOSSILS, which will greatly
facilitate the interesting study of MINERALOGY, CON-
CHOLOGY, end GEOLOGY, at 2, 5,10, 20, 50, to 100 guineas
each.

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PRACTICAL INSTRUCTION in GEOLOGY and MINE.
RA.LOGY is given by Mr. TENNANT, at 149, Strand. W.C.

PR IZ E MED A L.-INTERNATIONAL
EXHIBITION, 1862.
FRANCIS TUCKER & CO., Was Chandlers, &0., Nig
To the Queen and the Pf ince of Wales.
(Established 1720.)
The Jurors' Report on Wax and Church Candles, in 1862,
testifies to the excellence of the quality of Messrs. Tuckers'
manufacture.
A distinguished Dignitary, in a letter addressed to Franois
Tucker and Co., on the subject of
WAX CANDLES with PLATTED WICKS,

says:—
" I have found them fully equal to the recommendation
which you gave them, and can sincerely, in my turn, J com-
mend them to the clergy for the use of the altar."
Finest quality, with latted Wicks, patented.. is. td. per lb.
Ordinary quality .. • • .• 98. Od. per lb.
VEGETABLE CANDLES, with a Mixture of Wax.
Best quality .. • . le. sd. per lb
Second quality .. is. 3d. per lb.
Third quality .. Is. ld. per lb.
Carriage paid in London on Orders of Five Pounds in value.
FRANCIS TUCKER AND CO.,
South Molton-street, Grosvenor-square. Manufactory—
Kensington (Established 1730).
The largest Establishment in England for the Manufacture
of Wax Candles for the use of the Altar,

IVOTIIING DIPOSSIBLE.—The greatest and
most useful invention of the day, A GILA. AMARELL A.
Messrs. JOHN GOS NE LL and CO.. 3, King-court, Lombard-
street, London, Perfumors to her Majesty, respectfully offer
to the public this truly marvellous fluid. which gradually
restores the human hair to its pristine hue—no matter at
what age. The Agua Amarell a has none of the properties of
dyes ; It, on the contrary, is beneficial to the system, and
when the hair is once restored one application per month will
keep it in perfect colour. Price one guinea per bottle. or in
half bottles, 10s. Testimonials from artistes of the highest
order, and from individuals of undoubted respectability, may
be seen on application. Messrs. John Gosnell and Co. have
been
Wales appointed Perfumers to her Royal Highness the Princess
of .

DR- SCOTT'S LIVER AND BILLIOUS
PILLS.—A N EVE It FAILING REMEDY.—Pre-
,ared without any mercurial ingredient, from the recipe of Dr.
Scott, of Bromley, Kent, will be found invaluable to all who
suffer from bilious and liver complaints, inligesticu, wind.
Tams, giddiness, dizziness of the eyes, &c. For habitual
of
7ostthiveness bloods a family aperient medicine, and as a purifier
e, the y are truly excellent ; mild in their opera-
lon and grateful to the stomach, they create appetite, pro-
mote digcstionmbert, and strengthen the whole nervous system.
La, 8, King William-street, Charing-cross.
most drugguts, in boxes,ls. lid., and three
times
the quantity in one, 28. 9d. Be sure to ask for Dr.
' Bilious and Liver- Pills. The genuine are a square
debluddrb
and
by
Scott
green package. with " Lambert." engraved on the
stamp.

ROYAL FREE HOSPITAL, Gray's-inn-road,
in the immediate vicinity of the Great Northern Rail-
way Terminus, King's-Cross.
Patron—Her Most Gracious Majesty the QUEEN.

Vice-Patron—His Royal Highness the Prince of **ALEB, 11. G
President—His Grace the Duke of BUCCLEUCH. K.G.

FUNDS are urgently REQUIRED to enable the Commit-
tee to admit the distressing cases the, more especially at
this inclement season of the year, daily present thenvelves.

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The Hospital is not endowed, but is wholly dependent on
voluntary contributions and legacies, which are received by
the Treasurer, Edward Masrerman, Esq., Nicholas-lane; also
by Messrs. Coutts and Co. ; Drummond and Co. ; 'Tellies and
Co. ; Ransom and Co. ; Prescott, Grote, and Co. ; Smith,
Payne, and Co.;• Glyn and Co. ; Barclay and Co. ; Williams,
Deacon, and Co. ; Overend, Gurney, and Co. ; Nisbet and Co.,
Berners-street ; I. Barred and Co., Liverpool ; and at the
Hospital, from 10 till 5.
STANFORD S. 5/LIVEI, Secretary.

TE E T H.- IMPROVED MECHANICAL
DENTIS PRY.—Professional abilities and great artistic
skill have been most successfully combined in the production
of ARTIFICIAL T NET 11 upon a new principle, The real
value oi* the perfection of the art of Dentistry will be experi-
enced by all wishing' to avail themselves of professional
assistance by emsulting Mr. AL BERT, 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.

CITY S OIV -ROOMS
FOR
GLASS AND CHINA,
147, HOUNDSDITCH.

EFRIES and SONS' TABLE GLASS,
Cut and Engraved, of the choicest designs.

DEFRIES and SONS' DINNER, DESSERT,
and Tea Ware, of the newest patterns.
DEFRIES and SONS' LUSTRES, TAZZAS,
Laud Flower Wiles for the present season.
TIEFRIES and SONS' CHANDELIERS,
_ILY for the Dining-room, in Bronze, Ormolu, and Silver.
TIEFRIES and SONS' CHANDELIERS'
1/ in Crystal, for the Drawing-room, for Gas or Candles.
riEFRIES and SONS' CHANDELIRS,
JLY in Crystal, in the Venetian and Grecian designs, for
India.
DEFRIES and SONS' SPECIAL DESIGNS
in Lamps for India.

IyFRIES and f SONS' WALL LIGHT
Chandeliers, in Crystal, for India (Registered).

DEFRIES and SONS promptly execute CLUB
Mess, and General Furnishing Orders of. China, Glass,

DEFRIES arid SONS supply MERCHANTS
with Pattern Books and Special Designs.

DEFRIES and SONS have just added Five
• • New Snow-Rooms to their extensive Manufactory.
They have now on show the largest assortment in the world
of the above goods of their own manufacture.
LMANUFACTORY AND SHOW-ROOMS,
117, Houndeditch.

HAIR-CURLING FLUID, 248, High Holborn,
London.—ALEX. ROSS'S CURLING FLUID curls
Latices' or Gentlemen's hair immediately it is applied. Sold
at 3s. Bd.; sent free for 51 stamps. Ross's Toilet Magazine,
is. 6d., or 20 stamps.

GREY HAIR.-248, High Holborn, London.—
ALEX. ROSS'S charges for Dyeing the hair perma-
nently— Ladies' Hair from 7s. 6d. ; Gentlemen's from ss.
The Dye is sold at 3s. 6d ,or sent free for 54 stamps. It I s
most easy of use.

lIAIR DESTROYER, 248, high Holborn,
London.—ALEX.:ROSS'S DEPILATORY removes,
without effect to the skin, superfluous hair from the face,
neck, and arms. 3s. 6d.; sent the same day:as ordered by post
for 54 stamps.

SPANISH FLY is the acting ingredient in
lIALEX. ROSS'S CANTHARIDES OIL, which Epeedily
produces whiskers and thickens hair. 3s. 6d.; sent tree fors4
stamps.—ALEX. ROSS, 248 ,High Holborn, London. Essay
%mi, Hair, Id.

PIMPLE REMOVER.—AII diseases of the skin
are improved by one dose of ,ALEX. ROSS'S VEGE-
TABLE SKIN PILL. They remove redness, sallowness
&c 2s. 9d.; by post for 40 stiomps.—ALEX. ROSS, 248, High
Holboro, London.

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ALEX. ROSS' FACE POWDER, is. ; sent for
14 stamps; Eye Colour, 3s. 6d., or 54 stamps. Skin
tonic produces a transcendent complexion, 45., or so stamps.
Bloom of Roses, 3s. 6d., or 54 stamps.—ALEX. ROSS. 218,
High Holborn, London.

THE BENEFACTOR OF THE SKIN._
MOLLARD'S perfumed Toilet Sulphur Soap and
Cream, highly patronised by the faculty, nobility, and gentry.
Nothing equals the properties and qualities of the Soap Ito.
1 for ordinary toilet purposes, and of Nos. 2 to 5 in all cases
of cutaneous erections or rheumatism.
Perfumed toilet cream, cold cream, and pomatum for the
hair.
Barege cream for sulphur baths, without any disagreeable
odour.
All these preparations may be had at the central depot,
221 A, Regent-street, London, W. ; and at Messrs. Newbery
and Sons, Barclay and Sons. Edwards, Keating, Saner and
Son, Jozeaunetti, and all chemists. Pamphlets and testi-
monials tree on a plication.
Agent for
George-street,
Edinburgh--Mr. John 31`Kay, chemist, 119,

" All the public expenditure will be covered without any
necessity for recurring to the loan authorised, owing to the
ameliomtion in the payment of taxes and the extraordinary
receipts from the farmers of the tobacco contract during
the last half-year. In the organisation of the service for
collecting town dues it has been found necessary to conci-
liate fiscal necessities with the convenience of commerce,
and special attention has been paid to the new economical
conditions of the country arising from railway communica-
tion and iudustrial development.
" A reform has been effected in the Mint, in accordance
with the indications of science and in conformity with the
object of that establishment. The budget of the receipts
and expenditure, with a statement of the financial situation
of the country, will be presented to you. The increase in
the receipts happily allows, nothwithstanding the augmen-
tation of expenses arising from the development of the ser-
vices, the complete cessation of the reduction imposed on
the persons in the employ of the State, and there is reason
to hope that the ordinary budget will not show a deficit.
" It has been indispensable, in presence of unforeseen
circumstances, in order to facilitate the definitive and most
useful institution of the national colonial bank, to have
recourse to extraordinary measures, which will be commu-
nicated to you, as well as the others adopted with regard to
several colonies in virtue of art. 15 of the additional act.
•" Naval. c...n.tractiona tin nd to occupy t
attention of my Government, c© they aro of notorious
advantage for our social and maritime development. The
studies which have for their object the revision of the
postal and telegraphic conventions are still continued. The
Bank of the Credit Foncier has been founded.
" Contracts on new bases have been made for the steam
navigation to Africa, the Azores, and Algarves. An im-
pulse has been given to surveys for railways. In pursuance
of the authorisations granted by the legislative power,
"decrees have been issued for reorganising the Ministry of
Public Works and the different services dependent thereon.
" Lastly, the Government will present to you, in due
time, certain provisions relating to the trade in corn and
wine, and others tending to the greater development of the
ordinary resources in the next economic year, to the ame-
lioration of public instruction, and of different branches of
the Administration.
" The last Parliamentary periods have been signalised by
notable improvements and productive activity. A field no
less vast, no less active, no less:fertile for great and useful
measures, is open to the enlightened patriotism of the new
Legislature; the nation has great expectation from it, and
I have the same confidence in it, praying God to protect
and guide it in its high and laborious mission. I declare
the session to be now opened."

Circular of the French Minister of Agricul

ture to the Prefects.

PARIS, Jan. 9.
The following circular has been addressed to the
prefects by the Minister of AgTicultluv,
Commerce,

and Public Works :
" M. le Prefet,—During the last half of the year 1863
and the whele of 1804 the price of grain has remained at
a low rate, and especially for some months past has expe-
rienced a downward movement, which has given rise to
some apprehensions with regard to agricultural interests.
" But, instead of attributing the diminution in the price
of cereals to its real cause, which is no other than the
existence of considerable supplies resulting from the abun-
dance of produce harvested within the t two years, at-
tempts have been made in some quartersl as
to tracelhe cause
in the legislation which now regulates the import and ex-
port of grain, and which has replaced the system known
as the sliding Scale.
" It has been pretended that the law of June 15, 1861, in
leaving importation permanently free upon payment of a
very slight duty upon entry, had the effect of throwing
foreign cereals in large quantities upon our inland markets,
where their presence exercised upon the price an influence
prejudicial to our agriculture. Some have made this asser-
tion in perfect good faith, although allowing themselves to
be guided by ill-digested impressions or preconceived ideas;
others have possibly put it forward in a party spirit, to
cause the responsibility of a situation at which some inte-
rests have shown themselves alarmed to weigh upon the
Emperor's Government.
"It is requisite, therefore, from all points of view to rec-
tify so manifest an error. Whenever the opportunity has
presented itself I have already taken care to do this in spe-
cial instructions addressed to some of the prefects. I con-
sider it my duty further, in the present circular, to forward
to you, as well as to all your colleagues, a few considera-
tions of which you may make use if, upon the occasion of
the low price of cereals, complaints should be made in your
department of the system upon which our grain trade with
the foreigner is now conducted.
you are aware, M. le
Pre‘fTeth, ea
hhaaltZst
t ofof exceptional as
alabundance. The total of
its produce is the largest hitherto recorded, and the average
for the whole of France per hectare sown in wheat was
higher by upwards of 23 per cent. than the average of the
10 previous years. The reports I have received as to the
harvest of 1864 show from another quarter that the wheat
crop was approximately above the average by about five
to six per cent.
"It is true that in the late harvest this favourable result is
an average established, according to reports furnished from
all departments of the empire, and that certain points have
been less favoured than others. But in examining questions
of this nature, it is clear that the Government can onlylbe
guided by general:appreciations of the state of the country
upon the whole, and it is impossible to take all local or
special circumstances into account.
"One definite, incontestable fact is, that French agricul-
ture has drawn from the soil, during a year of extreme
abundance, followed immediately by a more average year
a considerable mass of cereal produce. This fact suffices to
explain the fall which has taken place in the price of grain,
especially if it is considered that this fall is far from having
descended to as low a level as it would have done under
other circumstances in consequence of much less produc-
tive harvests. We have seen, in fact, in 1857 and in 1858,
in 1850 and in 1851, the price of wheat descend in certain
parts of France to 13f., and even to 12f. per hectolitre,
although the produce of the harvests in these different
years has been inferior to that of 1863, while, notwith-
standing the extraohliniry abuclance of the supply, the