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The Sun.
London, England, 1862-09-01

THE SUPPLY OF COTTON.

Now that the cotton crisis has nearly if not quite
reached its maximum intensity, it is interesting to
take a retrospective glance at the supplies which
have come to hand in former years. The import
last year amounted to 1,256,984,7361 b., a total in
excess of the receipts of any former year with the
exception of 1860, when the deliveries from the
various sources of supply were 1,390,938,7521 b.
The import of the present year, having regard to
the experience of the last eight months, will pro-
bably not exceed 400,000,0001 b., or not quite up to
the level at which affairs stood in 1846, when
467,856,2741 b. were received. The very prosperity
which has prevailed in the cotton manufacture since
1846 has then proved an evil, for if manufacturing
enterprise had not experienced a prodigious expan-
sion during the last 10 or 15 years the receipts at
present obtained would have nearly met current
requirements. Notwithstanding the attempted
blockade of the ports of the Southern States of
America, the Transatlantic driblets which have
come to hand—and which have rather increased in
importance of late—will probably " foot up" this
year for from 15,000,0001 b. to 20,000,0001 b.,
about the quantity ordinarily received from the
Brazils, It is worthy of remark that, notwith-
standing the discussion which has prevailed
during the past 12 months, India is at present the
only part of the world which has in any degree
proved a substitute for the vast cotton field of
America. Thus last year India sent us 369,040,4481 b.
as compared with 204,141,1681 b. in 1860. The
largest receipts of cotton from India in any former
year occurred in 1857, when 250,338,1441 b. came
to hand ; and it is satisfactory to find that on the
whole, India has made great progress during the
last 20 years, in regard to the export of cotton,
having forwarded to this country 145,179,2161 b.
in 1855, as compared with 118,872,742113. in 1850,
and 58,437,4201 b. in 1845. It is not too much to
say, that if such progress has been achieved in the
lace of many economic and political difficulties, the
industrial development of the country will proceed
at an accelerated rate with the increased transit
facilities now afforded. The United States last year
sent us 819,500,528kb. of cotton, as compared with
1,115,890,6081 b. in 1860, so that it was not after
all till the present year that the disturbance of the
regular course of trade began to be seriously felt.
It is not a little singular that notwithstanding all
the writing and talking on the subject, miscella-
neous sources of supply, such as the Brazils, coun-
tries bordering on the Mediterranean, the West
Indies, &c., actually sent us less cotton last year
than in 1860, the deliveries having been
68,443,759:b. in 1861, against 70,906,9716 h. in the
preceding 12 months.
London, England, 1862-09-01

LA W---THIS DAY.

COURT OF BANKRUPTCY.
(Before Mr. Commissioner Goulburn.)
IN RR LOGAN.—IIOLDING TO BAIL.
This was an application for release from custody.. The
bankrupt has been in prison for five months, and the ap-
plication was grounded on the fact of the bankrupt having
been ill for some time past, and that further confinement
would be further detrimental to his health, but the medical
man would not say that it would affect the bankrupt's life.
Mr. Sargood opposed for creditors, and did not consider
that the illness was such as to justify the application, as all
the accounts had not been filed.
His Honour said he could not go to far as to say that
necessarily the bankrupt's life must be in risk, but he
thought the medical certificate was sufficient for the pur-
pose, and that the interests of the creditors would not be
injured by the bankrupt's discharge on his entering into
his own bail for £2.00, with two sureties in £lOO each, for
his appearance at the next meeting, the 3rd November,
giving four days' notice of bail to Mr. Aldridge, the Crown
solicitor, and to the detaining creditors.

SHERIFF'S COURT.
(Before Mr. Gibbons.)
CROSSLEY V. SMITH-.
This was an action to recover a sum of £ll odd for car-
pets supplied as alleged by plaintiffs, who are the well-
known manufacturers, to defendant, who is one of the
buyers in the employ of Messrs. Blencairn.
For the plaintiffs two witnesses positively swore that de-
fendant purchased a quantity of carpet, he having at the
time some one with him. That the carpet was delivered
at the place of defendant's employ, and that a receipt was
given ; and, finally, that defendant had promised to pay
the amount half a dozen times, upon one occasion actually
offering half in a month and the other half in two months.
Mr. Buchanan, for the defendant, said this was a most
painful case, as both parties were equally respectable ; but
he (Mr. Buchanan) should directly contradict the plaintiffs'
case.

His Honour—Are the plaintiff's books here ?
Witness—Yes. The books were produced, and the entry
was against defendant. The receipt for the goods was put in
signed by Mr. Anderson. Mr. Buchanan called defendant,
who said that he might have called upon plaintiffs with a
friend, but he personally did not order the goods. He not
only never ordered but he did not receive the goods. He
never promised to pay. On ono eGoasion he said that if
aLty or lan niemas could be shown to have had the goods, to
save bother he would pay. He had sent a great many friends
to plaintiffs, but he was not liable for them. There was no
person of the name of Anderson in the employ of Messrs.
Blencairn and Co.
His Honour positively refused to decide this case. There
was either a sad mistake or perjury, and the parties must
have a jury.
Mr. Buchanan—l do not object.
Both sides agreed; and the case, which created some
astonishment in court, was adjourned.
London, England, 1862-12-29

A. D. 1720.

ROYAL EXCHANGE ASSURANCE
CORPORATION
(Established by Charter of his Majesty George the First)
FOR SEA, FIRE, LIFE, AND ANNUITIES.
Offices, Royal Exchange, London.
Branch Office, 29, Pall-mall.
OCTAVIUS WIGRAM, Esq., Governor.
GEORGE PEARKES BARCLAY, Esq., Sub-Governor.
Sir JOHN HENRY PELLY, Bart., Deputy-Governor.
DIRECTORS.

Henry Bainbridge, Esq.
Robert Barclay, Esq.
John Garratt Cattley, Esq.
Mark Currie Close, Esq.
William Davidson, Esq.
Thomas Dent, Esq.
Alexander Bruce, Esq.
Fredk. Jos. Edlmann, Esq.
Riversdale W. Grenfell, Esq.
Robt. Amadeus Heath, Esq.

Wilmot Holland, Esq.
Earl of Leven and Melville.
Chas. Jno. Manning, Esq.
Henry Nelson, Esq.
The Hon. Josceline W. Percy.
Charles Robinson, Esq.
Samuel Leo Schuster, Esq.
Eric Carrington Smith, Esq.
William Soltau, Esq.
Joseph Somes, Esq., M.P.
is, EF

Wm. Tetlow Ilibbert,'Esq I William Wallace, Esq.
Jas. Stewart Hodgson, Esq. Chas. Baring Young, Esq.
Medical Referee, SAMUEL SOLLY, Esq., F.R.S.
NOTICE.— Me usual fifteen days allowed for payment of
FIRE PREMIUMS falling due at Christmas will expire
on 9th January.
FIRE and LIFE ASSURANCES may be effected with this
Corporation on advantageous terms.
In the Life Department, assurances are granted with par-
ticipation in Profits, or, at lower Premiums, without such
participation.
The Reversionary Bonus on British Policies has averaged
nearly 2 per cent. per annum on the sum assured.
Equivalent reductions have been made in the Premiums
payable by persons who preferred that form of Bonus.
The divisions of Profit take place every Five years.
Any sum not exceeding £15,000 may be insured on one
Life.
This Corporation affords to the Assured—
Liberal participation in Profits—with exemption from
the liabilities of partnership.
A rate of Bonus equal to the average returns of Mutual
Societies—with the guarantee of a large invested Capital
Stock.
The advantages of modern practice,—with the security
of an Office whose resources have been tested by the ex-
perience of nearly a CENTURY AND A HALF.
The Corporation have always allowed the Assured to serve
in the Militia, Yeomanry, or Volunteer Corps within the
United Kingdom, free of charge.
ROYAL EXCHANGE, LONDON.
ROBT. P. STEELE, Secretary.
London, England, 1862-12-29

THE SUN, LONDON!, MONDAY EVENING, DECEMBER 29, 1862.

MARKETS—This Day.

-_,*,._---

MARK-LANE.

The country markets, held on Saturday, were very mo-
derately supplied with wheat. For all qualities the trade
ruled firm, and, in some instances, fine produce realised is
per quarter more money. Malting barley fully supported
previous rates ; otherwise, the demand for spring corn was
by no means active, on former terms. The flour trade was
steady, at full quotations.

Advices from New York state that the inquiry for wheat,
flour, and maize was somewhat more active, at extreme
rates. On the Continent, however, the corn trade is still
dull.

Small supplies of English grain, &c. were received up to
our market last week. The imports from abroad amounted
to 10,742 quarters of wheat, 2,735 barley, 18,543 oats, 520
beans, 600 peas, 72 tares, 7,598 linseed, 1,800 oilseeds, 190
maize, 298 sacks, and 1,709 barrels of flour.

Fresh up to this morning's market the arrivals of Eng-
lish wheat were very small, and the condition, for the most
part, was unsatisfactory. The attendance of buyers was
far from numerous ; nevertheless, the supply of dry pro-
duce was disposed of at the full prices of Monday last;
otherwise, the trade ruled heavy at that day's currency,
and a portion remained unsold at the close of business.

The market was well supplied with foreign wheat, to a
considerable extent, ex granary. In most descriptions a
moderato retail business was transacted, at the rates cur-
rent this day se'nnight to is per quarter advance.

Floating cargoes of grain were in fair demand, and prices
ruled firm.

The supply of malting barley was small, and the trade
ruled firm, at, in some instances, a slight advance in the
quotations. Grinding and distilling sorts moved off slowly,
at last Monday's currency.
In malt, a fair average business was transacted at late
rates.

With oats the market was very moderately supplied. For
all qualities the trade ruled firm, at-d good and fine corn rea-
lised an advance of 6d. per quarter, compared with Monday
last.

Beans—the supply of which was moderate—moved off
slowly on former terms.

Peas were dull at fully the late decline in the quotations.
The market was fairly supplied.
In flour sales progressed steadily, and prices were well
supported.

CURRENCY PER TMPERTAL MEASURE.
Wheat—Essex and Kent, red, new
Ditto, old 47s 52s
Ditto, white, new 46s 52s
Ditto, old 4-4s 54s
Norfolk and Lincoln, red, old ---s s
Ditto, new
Talavera,
Rye—
Barley—Grinding 268 35038 s
Malting, new
Malt—Suffolk and Norfolk sos 66s
Brown
Kingstown and Ware s6s 708
Chevalier 66s 25s
Oats —Yorkshire and Lincolnsh., Feeding. 20s 25s
Potato
Youghal and Cork, black lBs 25s
Cork, white l9s 26s
Scotch, Feeding 22s 26s
Beans—Tick
Pigeons,
Peas—Grey, new
Maple
White, new
Boilers
Flour—Town-made
Suffolk 34s 38s
Stockton and N0rf01k......... 3ls 35s
London, England, 1862-12-29

TOTNES AND EXETER.

The Western Morning News of Saturday says :
—The Conservatives of Totnes are seeking to in-
duce Mr. Dent to contest the representation on
purity principles. A memorial to that gentlemen is
in circulation, and about 120 signatures had been
attached to it.' ';The number of electors is 345. The
Liberal party have taken no further public mea-
sures respecting the election. Mr. Alfred Seymour
has issued a farewell address to the electors of Exe-
ter. It is dated one day later than his address to
the electors of Totnes ; and that gentleman, there.
fore, does not approve of the principle of being off
with the old love before being on with the new. In
the Exeter address he tells the electors, " Totnes,
is your neighbouring borough." We had always
thought that the only person who chin ed the
borough of Totnes as private property was the Duke
of Somerset. There is, we believe, a fair chance that
this election will be conducted fairly and decently
so far as the electors are concerned. At present
there seems no chance of bribery, and the only
proper influence will be territorial influence. Mr.
Seymour having retired from the position which he
lately occupied at Exeter, has now left the room
clear for Mr. J. D. Coleridge, Q.C. That gentle-
man will, it is understood, now issue his address,
and he is expected to hold a public meeting in the
city very shortly. Sir Henry Young has, it is
stated, ceased to be a candidate for Totnes. On
hearing that the ground had been- preoccupied by
Mr. Alfred Seymour he at once decided on not
dividing the Liberal majority, and withdrew from
the contest.
London, England, 1862-12-29

N°. 21,996.

Home—time to go home, but before doing so we introduce
you to
Last Scene.—(Danson and Sons.)
ENGLAND'S GLORY AND RICHES
BROUGHT BY HER OCEAN WAVES 1
Box-office open from Ten till Six daily. Doors open at
Half. past Six, commence at Seven.
Acting Manager, Mr. F. B. CHATTERTON.
London, England, 1862-12-29

NORTHAMPTON.

A correspondent writes under date Dec. 27 :
Last week an address appeared in the local papers
from Mr. Isaacs, a large employer of labour in the
town, and captain of one of our volunteer rifle corps,
announcing his intention of becoming a candidate
for the representation of the borough on the next
vacancy. Mr. Isaacs, in his address, leaves the
beaten path of political appeal, and bases his claims
upon his commercial connection with the town. Ho
says—" Believing all party cries to be raised for
private purposes and for personal aggrandisement,
I scorn to appeal to your credulity by the expres-
sion of my devotedness to either of the several fac-
tions which have long been the curse of this coun-
try." And further on : "In this great manufacturing
town it must be patent to the meanest capacity that
my knowledge and experience, in connexion with
your local trade, give meta claim upon your confi-
dence and support far superior to any pretensions
to which mere verbiage may give the momentary
currency of a base coinage." It is well understood,
however, that it is Liberal votes which Mr. Isaacs
expects to gain, and Mr. Gilpin whom ho hopes to
supplant. The local Tory party naturally welcome
a third candidate for liberal votes, but the Liberal
organ, the Mercury rejects and almost resents it.

The sitting members, Lord Henley and Mr. Gilpin
have issued a joint address, in which they announce
that it is there intention, whenever the oppor-
tunity presents itself, to solicit a renewal of the
confidence of the electors, and add :—" 'We are
cordially united in support of the principles
we have hitherto maintained, and we trust
that when the day of election arrives,
we shall find tho Liberal party exhibit-
ing, by their union, a steady attachment to the
cause which has for so long a series of years been
triumphant in Northampton." Mr, Isaacs has com-
menced electoral operations. He has given £lO to
the Mechanics' Institute, and has distributed £BO
in sums of £5 and £2 10s, among the churches and
chapels of the town. The Unitaiian congregation
have returned the donation, the poor being supplied
with the same amount from other sources.
London, England, 1862-12-29

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METROPOLITAN CATTLE MARKET.

For the time of year, our market to-day was fairly sup-
plied with each kind of foreign stock, but its general quality
was by no means first-rate. Sales progressed slowly, on
rather lower terms.

Notwithstanding that the total supply of beasts was very
moderate in number, the demand for all kinds, owing to
the mildness of the weather, and the large quantities of
meat on offer in Newgate and Leadenhall, was in a very
inactive state, at, in some instances, a decline in the quo •
tations realised on Monday last of 2d per Blbs. The top
price was Ss per 81bs, and some really prime Scots, crosses,
&c„ sold at 4s led per 81bs. The general quality of the
beasts was good.

14 From Lincolnshire, Leicestershire, and Northampton-
shire we received 1,700 shorthorns, &c. ; from Norfolk, 400
Scots, &c. ; from other parts of England, 300 various
breeds; from Scotland, 300 Scots and crosses; and from
Ireland, 380 oxen and heifers.
There was a very poor show of sheep in the pens, both as
to number and quality. Prime downs and half-breds sold
steadily, at full prices, the top quotation being 5s 10d per
Sibs, but all other breeds moved off slowly, at barely last
week's currency, to a sight decline.
Calves, the supply of which was moderate, ruled about
stationary, but the veal trade was inactive.
No quotable change took place in the value of pigs. The
pork trade, however, was very dull.
Per Sib. to sink the offal. _ _

s. d. s. d.
Crse. &inf. beasts 3 4 3 6 1
Second quality do. 3 8 4 0
Prime large oxen 4 2 4 8
Prime Scots, &c. 4 10 5 0
Crse. & inf. sheep 3 8 4 2
Second quality do. 4 4 4 10

s. d. s. d.
Primecrs-wool d 0.5 0 5 6
Pme.S'thdowndo.s 8 5 10
Large crse. calves 4 2 4 8
Prime small do 4 10 5 2
Large hogs 3 8 4 4
Small porkers ... 4 6 4 8
London, England, 1862-12-29

A.D. 1720.

ROYAL EXCHANGE ASSURANCE
CORPORATION
(Established by Charter of his Majesty George the First)
FOR SEA, FIRE, LIFE, AND ANNUITIES.
Offices, Royal Exchange, London.
Branch Office, 29, Pall-mall.
OCTAVIUS WIGRAM, Esq., Governor.
GEORGE PEARKES BARCLAY, Esq., Sub-Governor.
Sir JonN HENRY PELLY, Bart., Deputy-Governor.
DIRECTORS.

Henry Bainbridge, Esq. Wilmot Holland, Esq.
Robert Barclay, Esq. Earl of Leven and Melville.
John Garrett Carney, Esq. Chas. Jno. Manning, Esq.
Mark Currie-Close, Esq. Henry Nelson, Esq.
William Davidson, Esq. The Hon. J
o
s
elin W. Percy.
Thomas Dent, Esq. Charles Robinson, Esq.
Alexander Druce, Esq. Samuel Leo Schuster, -Esq.
Fredk. Jos. Edlmann, Esq. Eric Carrington Smith, Esq.
Riversdale W. Grenfell, Esq. William Soltau, Esq.
Robt. Amadeus Heath, Esq. Joseph Somes, Esq., M.P.
Wm. Tetlow Hibbert, Esq.' Wilham Wallace, Esq.
Jas. Stewart Hodgson, Esq. Chas. Baring Young, Esq.
Medical Referee, SAMUEL SOLLY, Esq., F.R.S.
NOTICE.— Fhe usual fifteen days allowed for payment of
FIRE PREMIUMS falling due at Christmas will expire
on flth January.
FIRE and LIFE ASSURANCES may be effected with this
Corporation on advantageous terms.
In the Life Department, assurances are granted with par-
ticipation in Profits, or, at lower Premiums, without such
participation.
The Reversionary Bonus on British Policies has averaged
nearly 2 per cent. per annum on the sum assured.
Equivalent reductions have been made in the Premiums
payable by persons who preferred that form of Bonus.
The divisions of Profit take place every Five years.
Any sum not exceeding £15,000 may be insured on one
Life.
This Corporation affords to the Assured—'
Liberal participation in Profits—with exemption from
the liabilities of partnership.
A rate of Bonus equal to the average returns of Mutual
Societies—with the guarantee of a large invested Capital
Stock.
The advantages of modern practice,—with the security
peran Office whose resources have been tested by the ex-
ience of nearly a CENTURY AND A HALE.
The Corporation have always allowed the Assured to serve
:n the Militia, Yeomanry, or Volunteer Corps within the
United Kingdom, free of charge.

ROYAL EXCHANGE, LONDON.
ROBT. P. STEELE, Secretary.
London, England, 1862-12-29

SHARE MARKETS---This Day.

ORDINARY SHARES AND STOuR.S.

Rai;war,.

Ihr., and Str. all
011ythe and Tyne. all
IBost.,Sleaf.,andMid.t:o all
I Bristol and nzeter 100
'Caledonian lOO
Cork and Bandon all
Cornwall all
in)o itill6l,r.l-•fw.llai,
ll
r paid tO B. ) a'"
Ouldid& Belfast all
Duu.,Pert h.& J nue. all
,Edinburgh & Glasgow.' 100
1131a5,. and S. Western. 100
IGrealEastern, Ord. slkl 100
Ditto A stock
Ditto East Anglian 41 100
GreatNorthof Scotland!. 100
Great Northern 1 100

8 8i

fi 51
83 85
115 116

6i 7

Do A stock
Do B do
Do. £5 shares
Gt. S. an I W. of Ireland
Great Western

Do Str Val glia. stock
Lancashire Si Yorkshire

London and Blackwall

Lon., Bright.,& S. Coast
Lon., Chat., and Dover
Lon. & North Western
Lon. & South Western
NI an., Shef., & Lincoln.
M-aryport and Carlisle.
1)o shares
Metropolitan
Midland
Do New

Do Birming. & Derby
Nfld. Glt. W. of Ireland

Do. 4 shares
Mid Kent
Do Cray Line
North British

Edin., Perth, & Dundeel
Nth. Eastern—Berwick

Do, G.N.E. purchase
Do Leda ,

Do York _

Do Car1i51e..........

ngth4,ondon
o North LStaffordshire

N. and S. W. Junction.

Scottish Central

Scot N. E., Aber. stock
Do Scot. Mid. stock
Shrews. and Welchpool
Shropshire Union
South Devon
South Eastern

;South Wales

§:York. and River Dun

kaines,Wok.,andWok
Stockton & Darlington
Do
Do New, 1860
Taff Vale.. . .......

Do B
Do C

lUlPter

Do
Do
Vale of Neath

Victoria sta. and Pim..

Waterford & Kilkenny
West Cornwall _

W. Hartlepool Har.Arß.'
West Midland -Oxford
Do Newpor ti
Do Hereford

Paid. Price.
Business
Price. done.
London, England, 1862-12-29

The WEATHER—Sun Office, Dec. 28, 1862.

Highest since Noon yesterday .. 48
Lowest during the night...... .. 37
This day at Noon

Barometer-30.12.
Wind—Westerly; light, with fine weather.
DECEMBER 29.
Highest since Noon yesterday. 49
Lowest during the night
This day at Noon
Barometer-29.49 ; falling fast.
Wind—S.W.; light, with rain during the night and
morning.
London, England, 1862-12-29

NORTHAMPTON.

A correspondent writes under date Dec. 27 :
Last week an address appeared in the local papers
from Mr. Isaacs, a large employer of labour in the
town, and captain of one of our volunteer rifle corps,
announcing his intention of becoming a candidate
for the representation of the borough on the next
vacancy. Mr. Isaacs, in his address, leaves the
beaten path of political appeal, and bases his claims
upon his commercial connection with the town. He
says—" Believing all party cries to be raised for
private purposes and for personal aggrandisement,
I scorn to appeal to your credulity by the expres-
sion of my devotedness to either of the several fac-
tions which have long been the curse of this coun-
try." And further on : "In this great manufacturing
town it must be patent to the meanest capacity that
my knowledge and experience, in connexion with
your local trade, give me:a claim upon your confi-
dence and support far superior to any pretensions
to which mere verbiage may give the momentary
currency of a base coinage." It is well understood,
however, that it is Liberal votes which Mr. Isaacs
expects to gain, and Mr. Gilpin whom he hopes to
supplant. The local Tory party naturally welcome
a third candidate for liberal votes, but the Liberal
organ, the Mercury rejects and almost resents it.
The sitting members, Lord Henley and Mr. Gilpin
have issued a joint address, in which they announce
that it is there intention, whenever the oppor•
tunity presents itself, to solicit a renewal of the
confidence of the electors, and add :—" We are
cordially united in support of the principles
we have hitherto maintained, and we trust
that when the day of election arrives,
we shall find the Liberal party exhibit-
ing, by their union, a steady attachment to the
cause which has for so long a series of years been
triumphant in Northampton." Mr, Isaacs has com-
menced electoral operations. He has given £lO to
the Mechanics' Institute, and has distributed £BO
in sums of £5 and £2 10s, among the churches and
chapels of the town. The Unitarian congregation
have returned the donation, the poor being supplied
with the same amount from other sources.
London, England, 1862-12-29

fIANTERBURY II A LL.-
X_J THE THIRD EDITION of the celebrated Panto-
mimic Entertainment THE ENCHANTED HASH, thirteen
characters, including. Harlequin, Columbine, Clown, and
t'antaloon, sustained solely by Mr. E. Marshall, re-written
by W. F. Vandervell, Esq., new characters and new dresses.
UNSWORTH, in his renowned Speech upon all the topics
of the day ; and the following Comic favourites : —Eugene,
Arthur Lloyd, Frank Hall, and Miss Georgina Smithson.
GRAND SELECTIONS from POPULAR OPERAS, as
usual, conducted by Mr. Jonghmans.

T Ii
E 0 X F 0 R 1),
6. OXFORD STREET.

"NAZARETH,"

A New Christmas Song, music by GUoNOD, words by F

Chorley, Esq., supported by the entire Company,
Band and Chorus.

"La Circassienne " and " Nabueo " by Miss Russell, Miss
Townley, and Miss Oesten ; Messrs. Albert, Greene, Bernardi,
and Finish —Conductor, Mr. F, Jonghmans.

Drew Dean's Solos on the Flute—the Neapolitan Mins-
trels Miss Caroline Parkes' Christmas Entertainment,
"Little Red Riding Hood "—Mr. George Hodson (the re-
nowned Irish Comedian), Mr. T. Maclagan, Mr. W. Randall,
Mr. A. B. Hollingsworth, Eugene (the great burlesque singer
and dancer), and Unsworth (the original "Or any other
man.")
Commence at Six o'clock during the holidays.
London, England, 1862-12-29

REIGATE.

The Surrey 7imes of Saturday says :—Matters
concerning the election are rather in an unsettled
state in this borough, neither parly having yet de-
terminedly fixed upon their candidate. Of course
a great many names are mentioned, and as it is not
very likely that the election will take place until
February, it is not at all improbable that others
will yet be added to the list. Amongst the liberals
whose names have been put forward are Mr. W.
A Wilkinson, Mr. G. L. Gower, and Mr. Thomas
Dann. The last-named gentleman, who is a mem-
ber of the Society of Friends, carries on business as
a coal-merchant in the borough. He is well known
as an active social and political reformer ; but it is
not yet certain whether he will allow himself to
be put in nomination. The Conservatives speak of
bringing forward Mr. Stuart Wortley, and that
gentleman has already issued an address. In
the event of a division in the Liberal camp, he
might possibly obtain a majority notwithstanding
the decidedly liberal tendencies of the borough at
large. Mr. Dann, after being waited upon, for-
warded a letter, of which the following is a copy,
to the members of the Reigate Liberal Registra-
tion Society. It will be seen that Mr, Dann
does not positively decline to stand, but that he
makes that proceeding dependent on certain contin-
gencies. " Gentlemen,—Upon your waiting on me
on Saturday last, you were kind enough to allow
me a few days to reply to your inquiry concerning
the important matter you submitted to me. Hav-
ing now maturely considered it, I wish to state that,
however gratifying to me your inquiry may be
(and nothing could be more so than the evidence
of confidence and esteem afforded by your asking
me to become your representative), other considera-
tions present themselves to my mind, which are to
me of higher importance tha❑ my own gratifica-
tion. Among the first of these is the possibility of
my standing in the place of some other candidate,
who might be more fit to represent you than my-
self. Another is, that consistency with my prin-
ciples, and previous activity in public matters,
namely, that candidates should not be permitted to
incur profuse and needless expense, might possibly,
by conflicting with the views of many of the elec-
tors, make my return doubtful, or even furnish the
occasion for a Tory triumph, which might have
been averted, had the Liberal forces been devoted
exclusively in favour of some candidate more ready
than I should be to comply with the common prac-
tice. Could these obstacles, however, be removed,
my acceptance of, your proposal would be facili-
tated. Tvly long residence among you, and the in-
terest I have ever felt in every public movement
touching the welfare of the locality has, I doubt
not, prompted you to the step you have so kindly

taken; but you may rest assured that, whether or
not it may ever be my experience to promote your
interests by representing you in Parliament, I shall
ever feel grateful for this testimony of your appro-
val and regard.—l am, &c.,

" THOMAS DANN."
London, England, 1862-12-29

HANCOCK IN THE ADVANCE.

H incock's division had the advance, supported by
the other divisions of the corps ; while the 9th corps,
General Wilcox, remained under arms in town, in
readiness to obey the signal to advance to the as-
sistance and support of their comrades, wherever
they could effectually do so. Soon after the
whole corps deployed into line of battle, with
Hancock's division on the right, and in this order
moved forward to attack and storm the rebel right
batteries, while from all the enemy's works a ter-
rible shower of shell, grape, and shrapnell tore
through their bleeding ranks; notwithstanding
which they steadily pushed on to the rifle pits, with-
in a short distance of the first line of intrench-
merits. From the former they drove the rebels,
making prisoners of some, while the remainder took
refuge behind the earthworks. This was accom-
plished after the most heroic and long-continued
efforts, under a galling and murderous fire. Human
nature was unable to hold out against the terrible
fire which they now encountered, and they finally
retired, but in good order, carrying away with them
their wounded comrades. They fell back to their
original line of pickets, thus holding the ;round
which they first occupied, and which they held
until this morning, when they were relieved by
General Stoneman's command.
London, England, 1862-12-29

THEATRE ROYAL, LYCEUM, Will OPEN,
under the Sole Management of Mr. FECHTER, on
SATURDAY, 10th January, 1863, with a New Romantic
Drama, entitled THE DUKE'S MOTTO, in which the prin-
cipal character will be sustained by Mr. Pechter, supported
by Messrs. G. Vining, J. Brougt am, H. Widdicombe,
tyre, F. Charles, Garden, Raymond, H. Butler, Dawson ;
Misses Carlotta Leclercq, Kate Terry, E. Lavenue, and Els-
worthy. Box-office open on Thursday, let January, from 1
till 5.
London, England, 1862-12-29

THE CHARGE OF HAWKINS'S BRIGADE.

The order having been given to charge those bat-
teries, Colonel Hawkins's brigade dashed forward,
ard, in ascending the slope, were compelled to cross
an old canal and a deep slough. Passing these, they
found thennelves on a level piece of ground, OD
reaching which darkness had overtaken them. Not-
withstanding the obscurity of the night they main-
tained thembelves against the rebel battery until
they were ordered to fall back. A straggling, scat-
tering fire on both sides was maintained until about
8 o'clock, when both parties ceased for the night.
London, England, 1862-12-29

ROYAL ENGLISH OPERA, COVENT-
GARDEN.
Under the Management of Miss Louisa Pyne and Mr. W.
Harrison, Sole Lessees.
THIS EVENING, to commence with the Second and
Third Acts of THE BOHEMIAN GIRL.
After which, the Grand Comic Christmas Pantomime, en-
titled HARLEQUIN BEAUTY AND THE BEAST.
Doors open at half-past 6—Commence at 7.
London, England, 1862-12-29

THE RIGHT AND CENTRE UNDER SUMNER.

The fighting on our immediate front and right
and beyond Fredericksburg was carried on by
General Susaner's grand division, comprising the
2d and 9th army corps. Shortly after 9 o'clock
the 2d.corps, General Couch, which constituted the
right of the attacking forces, moved out from the
upper part of the city between the plank road and
westerly outskirts with strong detachments of
skirmishers. The enemy yielded gradually, though
they contested our progress with great stubborn
ness, and for some time the rattle of musketry was
incessant.
London, England, 1862-12-29

William Blackwood and Sons, Edinburgh and London.

BENTLEY'S MISCELLANY.
The JANUARY NUMBER contains
CARDINAL POLE ;
OR, THE DAYS OF PHILIP AND MARY.
An Historical Romance.
By WILLIAM HARRISON AINSWORTII.
Book I.—Chaps. IV., V., and VI.
11. Mr. Grimsbaw's Christ- VI. Modern Marzes ala
mas Dinner. By Dud- Mode. Part.
ley Costello. VII. A Visit to Russia in
111. German Almanacks for i the Autumn of 1862.
1863. Chaps. IV., V., VI.,
IV. A Summer in America. and VII. By Menry
By Captain Brook J. Moor.
Knight. Chapter IX. , VIII. John Dyden and Samuel
A Canadian Settler's Fepys. By Monks-
Vi. Blynheer on his Travels. IX. 'Morse! anti Studs in
France.
London : Chapman and Hall, 193, Piccadilly.
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The Sale of Waste Lands and
Redemption of Land-Tax
in ac., considered.
A First Friendship. A Tale.
Chapters XX. and XXIII.
Heloise.
On the Treatment of Female
Convicts. By Mary Car-
penter.

Edward Irving.
Lawrence Bloomfield in Ire-
land. Part lII.—A Dinner at
Lisnamoy House.
Adrian.—A Tale. Conclusion.
Naval Architecture.

The late Sir Benjamin Brodie.
By an Old Apprentice of
the Law.

Tile North Wind. By Astley
11. Baldwin.
Maurice de Guerin. By Mat-
thew Arnold.

The Decypher of Ancient In-
scriptions.

London: Parker, Son, an,

Bourn, West Strand, W.C.
London, England, 1862-12-29

NEWGATE AND LEADENHALL.

The arrivals of meat from Scotland, and various parts of
England having increased to some extent, and the weather
being very mild for the time of year, the trade generally is
in a most inactive state, at depressed currencies;

Per 81b. by the carcase.
su s d
Inferior beef 262 10 Mtddlingmutton
Middling do. .. 3 0 3 6 Prime do ..
Prime large do. 3 8 3 10 Veal
Do. small do. 4 0 4 2 Small pork ~
Large pork 3 2 3 10 Lamb
Inferior mutton. 3 2 3 6

edsd
3842
4446
3844
4046
0000

BOROUGH HOP.

The business doing in our market is exceedingly small.
Good and fine samples command former prices ; but in the
value of inferior produce a slight fall has taken place. Last
week's import amcunted to. 99 bales from Antwerp ; 5
Ostend ; 475 Hambro' ; 66 Bremen; and 583 bales from
New York.

Mid and East Kents
Weald of Kents
Sussex
Bavarian
Belgian
American llba to 130 s „
London, England, 1862-12-29

ARGYLL ROOMS, Windmill-street, Piccadilly.
Open nightly for Promenade. There is added to the
above elegant Eitablishment a Grand Conversation Saloon,
Reading Room, and Smoking Lounge. French, German, and
English papers taken in. The musical arrangements under
the direction of Mons. Boulcourt.
The Band is composed of the best Musicians in the metro-
polis. Admission ls.—Manager, M. Grenet.
London, England, 1862-12-29

CIANTERBURY HALL.-
TIIE THIRD EDITION of the celebrated Panto-
mimic Entertainment THE ENCHANTED HASH, thirteen
characters, including Harlequin, Columbine, Clown, and
antaloon, sustained solely by Mr. F. Marshall, re-written
by W. F. Vandervell, Esq., new characters and new dresses.
UNSWORT if, in his renowned Speech upon all the tonics
of the day; and the following Comic favourites: --Eugene,
Arthur Lloyd, Frank Hall, and Miss Georgina Smithson.
GRAND SELECTIONS from POPULAR OPERAS, as
usual, conducted by Mr. Jonghmans.

THEOX F O R D,
6. OXFORD STREET.

"NAZARETH,"

A New Christmas Song, music by GUONOD, words by F
Chorley, Beg., supported by the entire Company,
Band and Chorus.

"La Cireassienne " and "Nabueo " by Miss Russell, Miss
Townley, and Miss Oesten ; Messrs. Albert, Greene, Bernardi,
and Huish —Con duct or, Mr. F. J onv, !mans.

-- ---
Drew Dean's So'os on the Flute—the Neapolitan Mins-
trels bliss Caroline Parkes' Christmas Entertainment,
" Little Red Riding Hood "—Mr. George Hodson (the re-
nowned Irish Comedian), Mr. T. Maclagan, Mr. W. Randall,
Mr. A. B. Hollingsworth, Eugene (the great. burlesque singer
and dancer), and Unaworth (the original "Or any other
man.")
Commence at Six o'clock during the holidays.
London, England, 1862-12-29

THE ARMY.

On Wednesday the Aldershott division turned
out in pursuance of orders previously issued for
route marching, and proceeded to Cove-common,
forming up on the high ground opposite the
Queen's Hotel, in line of contiguous column at
quarter-distance, as follows:—The A battery,
Royal Artillery, on the right of the Ist Infantry
Brigade, consisting of the Ist Royals, sth Fusiliers,
37th and 61st Regiments ; B battery,
on the right'
of the 2d brigade, consisting of •
the Ist battalion
24th Regiment, 26th Cameronians, and 76th Regi-
ment; C battery Royal Horse Artillery, on the
right of the 3d brigade, consisting of the Ist bat-
talion 2d Queen's, Ist battalion 60th Rifles, and the
64th Regiment; G battery Royal Horse Artillery,
on the right of the Cavalry Brigade, consisting of
the 6th Dragoons, 12th Lancers, and 13th Hus-
sars ; the whole facing west, Lieut.-Gen. Sir J. L.
Pennefather inspected the Division, and the whole
then changed front to the rear on the centre regi-
ment of brigades, and marched pist, cavalry and
artillery in open column of batteries and squadrons
at a walk, and the infantry in open column of grand
divisions in quick time. . After marching past, the
troops filed off to the left, forming in their original
order, and the movements incidental to a field-day
took place, the object being to repel the attack of an
imaginary enemy approaching from the westward.
A strong front was formed, and this appeared to
have the effect of deterring the enemy. After re-
maining in position for a short time the troops re-
turned to their quarters. The appearance of the
troops was admirable, and the marching past of
some of the regiments excellent. Through the libe-
rality of their commanding officers the troops sta.
tioned at Aldershott were bountifully supplied
with good cheer ou Christmas-day.
A portion of the permanent barracks at Alder-
shott have just been lighted with gas from exten-1
sive works erected by the Government on the banks
of the Basingstoke Canal. The west infantry and
London, England, 1862-12-29

-11LACKWOOD'S MAGAZINE
for JANUARY, 1863. No. DLXVII. Price 2s. 6d.

CONTENTS.

A Month's Visit to the Confederate Headquarters. By an
English Officer.
Caxtoniana.—Part XII.
No. 19. —Motive Power.
Progress in China.
Chronicles of Carling-ford : Salem Chapel.—Conclusion.
Mr. Thomas Trollope's Italian Novels.
A Sketch from Babylon.
A Belligerent Rights at Sea, and the Changes proposed in
them.
William Blackwood and Sons, Edinburgh and London.
London, England, 1862-12-29

MONEY.—£330,000 to be advanced upon
MORTGAGE in various sums. Freeholds averaging
from 3 to 4 per cent., according to the amount required ;
Leaseholds 41 to 5 per cent. Also some smaller sums to be
lent upon personal or any other tangible securities. —Apply,
by letter only in the first instance, to Reginald Adolphus,
Esq., 4, St. George's-square, Regent's-park, London.
London, England, 1862-12-29

THE CENTRE.

The 3d and sth army corps, under Gen. Hooker,
formed the centre, and co-operated with Sumner's

_
column during the battle. General Burnside was

anxious that a movement should be made as early

as possible, arid, accordingly, at the break of day,
the troops commenced to move towards the enemy's

earthworks. The men were full of hope and confi-
dent of success as they filed out of the city in splen-
did order. Skirmishing commenced shortly after
daylight, and in a short time afterwards the rebel

artillery commenced playing upon us through the
fog. The firing was so inaccurate, however, that

our troops paid but little attention to it, and kept
pressing on, regardless of the deadly missiles

which were fijiog through the air. By and by
our artillery responded, and for hours a most ter-

rific cannonade was kept up on both sides. The
enemy's position was one of exceeding strength,
and appeared to be invulnerable to our artillery,
notwithstanding our guns were excellently
handled. About noon the infantry, who had been
waiting for the fog to clear off, advanced for the
purpose of storming the enemy's position on the
hill. Confident of victor
steadily up to within S, the troops marched
musk
but a murderous fire frombatteries; the rebel riflemen, added
to the fury of the cannonade, compelled our men
to fall back with heavy loss.
theft rebeloon,and
batteriesh The attempt to carry
ern
wasrepeated again in the
forced, started on the "
attacking party,
afternoon,
te
strongly rein-
double-quick ;" but the
enemy, W
ho were also heavily reinforced, proved too
London, England, 1862-12-29

RENGLISH
OYAL OPERA, COVENT-
GA.RDEN.
Under the Management of Miss Louisa Pyne and Mr. W.
Harrison, Sole Lessees.
THIS EVENING, to commence with the Second and
Third Acts of THE BOHEMIAN GIRL.
After which, the Grand Comic Christmas Pantomime, en-
titled HARLEQUIN BEAUTY ANL) THE BEAST.
Doors open at hall-past 6—Commence at 7.

THEATRE-ROYAL, DRURY-LANE.-
Lessee and Manager, Mr. Edmund Fslconer.
THIS EVE SING, the Comic Drama of THE NEXT OF

KIN.
After which, the G rand Pantomime of LITTL fV Go DY
TWO SIIOES,

Commence at 7.
London, England, 1862-12-29

THE CHARGE.-THE HILL CARRIED.

Despite the storm of missiles from the numerous
rebel works General Ferrero continued to advance,
supported now also by Dickerson's battery, which
was disabled in 15 minutes after coming into action,
when its place was relieVed by another battery. At
last, by a dashing charge, the brigade carried the
crest of the hill, and approached within 80 paces of
the enemy's intrenchments. Their success, however,
was not of long continuance, as the tremendous fire
from the rebel batteries soon rendered it necessary
for them to retire, which they did when the order
to do so had been given for the third time. It was
now dark, and the division fell back to its original
position, after being six hours under fire. General
Sturgis's division may be said to have borne the
brunt of the fighting on the part of the 9th corps,
and behaved most splendidly throughout the whole
affair. When Sturgis was most warmly engaged
the third division, under General Getty, advanced
to his support, executing a movement to his left
similar to that which he was making in relation to
General Couch. After occupying for some time the
position first indicated by the order from General
Wilcox, the division was formed for an attack on
the right rebel batteries, which had been enfilading
the ranks of General Sturgis, and to the accomplish-
ment of this particular object Colonel Hawkins's
brigade, with Edwards's, and the sth Massachusetts
battery, was particularly assigned, while the 2d
brigade, under Col. Harlan, formed in the rear as a
reserve support.
London, England, 1862-12-29

Commence at 7.

TREAT RE-RO YAI , HAY MARKET.
Lessee, Mr. J. B. Buckstone.
THIS EVENING, at Seven o'clock, will be performed
OUR AMERICAN COUSIN. Asa Trenchard, Mr. Buck-
stone ; Lord Dundreary, Mr. Sothern.
After which, a new and original Extravaganza, entitled
RASSELAS, PRINCE OF ABYSSINIA; or, The Happy
Valley. Rasselas, Miss Louise Keeley.
Followed by A DAY AFTER THE WEDDING. Mr
W. Farren, Mr. Rogers, and Miss Harfletir.
London, England, 1862-12-29

FRANKLIN ON THE LEFT-SUMNER JOINS HIM.

Just previous to the advance of Couch's corps
heavy firing and a dense smoke on the left indicated
the fact that Franklin, with his grand divisions,
was advancing upon and had already engaged the
enemy's right flank. To open communication with
him, therefore, Gen. Wilcox detached his division
under Gen. Burns, and sent it to the left, by the
edge of the river, with instructions to advance
under cover of the river bank until he could place
himself in close proximity to Gen. Franklin's right.
Gen. Burns accordingly moved his division for-
ward, crossed Hazel Run, and took position, with
his left resting on Deep Run, to the opposite bank
of which Gen. Franklin's right extended. From
this location he was also enabled to support, if ne-
cessary, any demonstration having for its field of
operations the space of ground between Deep Run
and Couch's corps, and though the division did not
take part in the day's engagement it rendered
valuable assistance otherwise.
GENERAL STURGIS'S DIVISION JOINS corcri.
GENERAL FERRERO.

About noon Gen. Sturgis was ordered to the sup-
port of Gen. Couch. So, forming his division with
Gen. Ferrero's brigade in the advance, he moved
obliquely with the intention of attacking the bat-
teries which had been enfilading Couch's from the
right centre of the rebel position. He opened the
attack with Gen. Ferrero's brigade, which deployed
into line of battle parallel to the enemy's works,
with Gen, Nagle's brigade, formed in the rear, and
within easy supporting distance. Gen. Ferrero then
advanced, pouring in terrific volleys of musketry
and driving the rebels back. To retard this move-
ment the rebels opened a raking fire upon his left
flank, upon discovering which Gen. Sturgis ordered
Nagle's brigade to advance by the left flank, and,
forming into line of battle, attack the enemy's bat-
tery on the left. The movement was accordingly
attempted, but in consequence of ravines which it
was injudicious to leave in their rear General Nagle
was unable to carry out the order, and he then fell
back to the direct support of Gene, al Ferrero.
Couch's corps was falling back while this was trans-
spiring, and by the time General N agle had resumed
his original position was nearly off the field, leaving
Sturgis alone in the advance, and upon his command
the enemy now cor.centrated almost their entire
force, and the fight became one of the most despe-
rate character.
London, England, 1862-12-29

BOROUGH AND SPITALFIRLDS.

Large supplies of home-grown potatoes continue on sale,
and the arrivals from continental ports, since our last, have
been moderate. For all descriptions the trade is still in a
sluggish state, and, in some instances, a slight fall has
taken place in prices. Last week's import amounted to 2
bags from Harlingen; 801 tons from Nantes; 180 tons
from Dunkirk ; 176 baskets from Dorset ; 110 tons Rouen ;
and 50 bags from Rotterdam.
Yorkshire Regents
Do. Flukes
Do. Rocks 7ss to 90s „
Kent and Essex Regents 9os to 120 s "
Scotch Regents
Do. Rocks 7ss to 908 „
Foreign 568 to 75$ ~