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London, England, 1865-12-07

LYNN-TUESDAY.

At to-day's market the supply of wheat was again short ;
all descriptions sold readily at prices slightly in advance
of last week. The best samples of malting barley barely
supported last week's prices ; grinding sorts fully as dear.
Beans 1s per qr. dearer. Oats no change.
New wheat, 44s to 50s ; new red, 42e to 4Gs ; old white,
51s to 538 ; old red, 48s to 518 per 36 stone. Barley for
malting, 34s to 36s ; secondary, 26s to 325. Oats, new,
18s to 24s per 24 stone. Beans, small, 42s to 448 ; large,
40s to 42s per 28 stone.

COAL MARKET.
Price per ton at the close of the market.

s. d. s. d.
Tanfield Moor Butes 16 3 Carway and Duffryn
Hetton 2l 6 Malting 24 0
Hetton Lyons l9 6 N.Staffordshire 17 6
Hartlepool

Ships. at mcgket, 7 ; sold, 7.

Foreign Mail racket List.

MAILS DUE.

Australia and New Zealand, via Southampton Deo. 19.
Ditto, via Marseilles Dec. 13.
Brazil and Cape Verde. by British paoxet Dec. •4.

Ditto, by French packet Deo. 22.
Cape of Good Hope, Ascension, and St. Helena Dcc. 22.
China, Penang. and Singapore. via Sou t hampton Dcc. 2.
Ditto, via Marseilles Dec. 13.
Fa►kland Islands

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Gibraltar, via Southampton . Dec. 2.
India (Calcutta), and Ceylon, via Southampton... Dec. 2
Ditto, via Marseilles Dec: 13
India (Bombay), via Southampton. Dtc. 12.

Ditto, via Marseilles .
Mauritius, via Southampton
Ditto, via Maroon: 3. Deo. 6.
Newfoundland

Portugal Dec 4•
Ditto, by private ship to Lisbon
United States and British North America, by Bri-_

tish packet Dec. 6.
Ditto. by United States packet, via Southamp-

ton

Ditto, via Cork
Ditto, by Canadian packet, via Londonderry.. Dec. 8.
West Coast of Africa. Madeira, and Teneriffe Dec. 11.
West Indies and Pacific (except Bahamas, Cuba,
and Mexico ............. ............ Deo. 14.
Cuba and Mexico Deo. 29.
Bahamas, via New York. Dec 14.
Bermuda, ditto Deo. 20.

The American Commissioner of Agriculture
reports that the deficit in the wheat crop is 12,172,994
bushels. The increase in oats is nearly 5,000,000 tons.
The corn crop is the largest ever known in the United
States.

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frequent cause of gout and rheumatism is the inflamma-
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use Holloway's ointment also, the powerful properties of
which, combined with the effect of the pills, must infal-
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which they purify and improve. They also regulate the
secretions and give tone to the stomach, and thus the whole
system is invigorated and put into a condition which en-
ables it to stop the approach of the disease or throw it off.
London, England, 1865-12-07

occasion :

"Ho cursed us living, he cursed us dying,
Never was heard such a terrible curse ;
But what gave riso
To no little surprise,
Nobody seems one penny the worse."
Mr. Du CANE considers that the Liberal party are
not likely to succeed owing to the disunion that
exists in their ranks, and now that "the noblest
Roman of them all" is taken away, they will want
a leader who can command the support and win the
sympathies of the motley crew.
Lord EUSTACE CECIL made a good speech, in
which he dwelt on the main topics that now engage
public attention, and declared that Parliament
ought to have been summoned to deal with the diffi-
culties that environ us on account of the cattle
plague. No doubt it would have been a material
assistance, but circumstances contended against it.
Lord RUSSELL, the noble lord thought, would again
" upset the coach," in his desperate attempts to
combine progress with a rest-and-be-thankful policy.
Party prejudice prevailed to some extent at this
meeting, but the general tone that animated its
discourses was spirited, and the speaker took a
correct view of the financial business, as well as ex-
pressing opinions on the cattle plague, which were
sound and calculated to be of service to those who
heard them.

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Chili should have given us the satisfaction which
our dignity and our right demand, Nye Should have
no objection to enter into negotiations for the set-
tlement of the other question." What arguments
can convince such logicians as these? 'We fear
none but the forced raising of the blockade. The
same journal denies that the Spanish Government
has permitted any foreign power to influence its
instructions to its Chilian representatives for the
settlement of the difficulty. The tone adopted by
the correspondence is in a measure confirmed by
the Note addressed by Admiral PAREJA to the
British Minister in Chili respecting the bombard-
ment of Valparaiso. The British Chargé d'Affaires
had communicated with the Admiral, stating that he
did not consider that the Spanish commander was
justified in bombarding Valparaiso on account of the
greater part of the property in that city being owned
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London, England, 1865-12-07

MADRAS.

The traffic receipts on this company's lines, 611
miles in length, amounted for the week ending Oct.
7th last to £10,158, against £6,858 on 571 miles in
the corresponding week of last year, showing an in-
crease of £3,302, or 48 per cent., the increase in the
mileage being only 7 per cent.
London, England, 1865-12-07

GRAND JUNCTION CANAL.

The half-yearly meeting of this company was
held on Tuesday at the office, Surrey-street, Strand ;
Mr. G. Anderson in the chair.
Mr. Rogers read the report, which stated that the
net receipts for the half-year ending 30th of June
amounted to £33,055, being au increase of £2,338
over the corresponding half of 1864. The expenses
for the past half-year were less by £2,940 than for
the same half-year of 1864. The profits of the half-
year, including £5,000 from the preceding half-year,
amounted to £28,900, out of which the directors re-
commended a dividend of £2 per share, free of in-
come-tax, payable on 11,334 shares in the original
stock, amounting to £22,668, leaving a balance of
£6,241.

The report was adopted, and a resolution to the
following effect was carried unanimously :—" That
it was the opinion of the meeting that steps should
be taken for the protection of the company's in-
terests by having a preliminary survey made of the
canals between London and Birmingham, with a
view to their partial or entire conversion into a
mineral and goods railway."
A vote of thanks to the chairman concluded the
proceedings.
London, England, 1865-12-07

ROYAL ENGLISH OPERA.

Last night Auber's sparkling opera, " The Black
Domino," was revived, and from the enthusiasm and
delight with which it was received, the management
have some cause to regret that it was not produced
earlier in the season. It is an opera always certain
to charm every kind of audience from the excessively
scientific down to the simplest admirer of good
music ; and with such a reputation, it is indeed a
wonder that it should have been passed over for
others that have turned out comparative failures.
The cast last night was nearly similar to that of
the Pyne and Harrison company, who per-
formed the opera in 1861, on which occa-
sion the talented directress herself sustained
the role of Angela, the black domino. The music
of the part is well calculated to show off all the
beauties of Miss Pyne's voice, and no wonder, there-
fore, that she was more than usually interested in
the performance. She sang last evening with a
finish and brilliancy that fairly enraptured the
audience—the celebrated Aragonese rondo eliciting,
of course, an immense encore. Mr. Haigh, as
Horace, executed the score not a whit bet-
ter than he did four years ago, and we
are afraid now he never will sing it any better.
Mr. Lyall was the Don Julian, and very well he
sang the music without—as is now too frequently
the case with great artistes—keeping the words to
himself. Mr. Patey, as Gil Perez, deserves special
praise for the manner in which he gave his part ;
his principal song in the second act, in praise of
good eating and drinking, was rendered with a gusto
that called forth an unmistakeable encore. His
make up was highly artistic and his acting excellent.
The band, under the direction of Mr. Mellon, was
all that could be desired. The house was crowded
in every part.

THE MALT TAX.--lICLICC it is asserted that as
soon as the malt tax is abolished and the trade thrown
completely open, the ale now usually sold at Gd. will be
2d. The Government obtain from this sixpenny ale id.
tax, and by the system adopted the price is augmented
4d.; that which otherwise would be 2d. on being taxed
id. is not raised to 2id., but to 6d—." The _Malt Tax," by
Mr•. M Ray Smee.
_ _

THE OPENING OF PARLIAMENT.—It will have been
remarked that in the announcement of her Majesty's
intention to open the new Parliament it was stated that
there would be certain modifications in the accustomed
ceremonial. We are informed that her Majesty, instead of
using the old unwieldy State coach, will occupy what is
called " a dress carriage ;" that the robes of State, instead
of being actullly worn by her Majesty, will be laid upon
the Throne; and that the Speech itself, instead of being
read by her Majesty, will be read by the Lord Chancellor.
—Time:.
London, England, 1865-12-07

COUNTRY MARKETS

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HULL.-TUESDAY.

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We have had a moderate show of wheat at market to-
day, and prices rather higher than last week. Barley of
fine quality fully as dear. Oats not much changed. For
beans late currencies were rather exceeded.
English old white wheat, 52s to 545; old red, 47s to 495.
Barley, English, 348 to 38s. Oats, Russian, 24s to 255.
Beans, new English, 43s to 445. Peas, English blue, 40s
to 41s Od ; grinding, 40s to 41s Od per 36 stone.

S ALISBURY.—T UESDAY.
The following are the quotations :—Wheat realised from
36s to 52s •, barley, 85s to 42s ; oats, 22s to 328 beans, 408
to 51s ; and peas, 42s to 508 per qr. Tares, from 63 to Ts
3d per bushel ; Best bread, 13d ; household ditto, 12d
per 81b loaf. Flour, 34s to 40s per sack.

MARKET HARBOROIJGH.—TUESDAY.
A fair show of wheat : best dry sorts made rather more
money. Barley •in healthy request at top prices. Beans
dearer.
Old white wheat, 50s to 56s ; new red. 44s to 48s per 30
stone. Barley, fine, 388'; other kinds, 26s to ;29s per qr.
Oats, new, 208:to 24s ; old, 26s to 30s per qr. Beans, old,
40$ to 425; new, 34s to 36s per qr.
London, England, 1865-12-07

CRYSTAL PALACE.

The report of the directors states that the result
of the year's working was a balance in favour of re-
venue of £57,047. After payment of the dividend
on the preference and debenture stocks there would
remain £26,346 available for division among the
holders of ordinary stock. Out of this sum the di-
rectors recommend the payment of a dividend of 2/
per cent., leaving a balance of £1,279. The expen-
diture on capital account had not been increased
during the year. The number of visitors during
the 12 months had been 1,758,516 against 1,661,083
for the previous year, showing an increase of 97,433.
The Saturday concerts under the direction of Mr.
Manns were becoming increasingly attractive. An
advantageous change had been made in the corners
of the centre transept, at its junction with the nave,
by which the convenience of persons occupying the
corner galleries when performances were taking
place in the great orchestra had been very much
promoted, while at the same time the strength of
that portion of the fabric had been much increased.
Some useful alterations had also been made in the
Handel Orchestra, which had the effect of making
it more effective for the summer concerts. On the
cricket ground a convenient pavilion had been
erected. An improvement effected during the past
year had been the continuation of the internal illu-
mination of the palace by gas. An increase had taken
place in the returns of the exhibitors' department.
The receipts of the refreshment department show
an increase. The net receipts from the Handel Fes-
tival had amounted to £5,400. The residence of the
late Sir J. Paxton, at Rockhills, had just reverted
to the company.
London, England, 1865-12-07

Railway and Other Companies•

LONDON, BRIGHTON, AND SOUTH COAST.
A special meeting of this company was held yes-
terday at the London-bridge station, when it was
proposed and unanimously resolved that the under-
taking, railway, works, property, and effects of the
Wimbledon and Croydon Company be transferred
to the Brighton Company upon terms and condi-
tions agreed upon, but subject to the directors being
satisfied on any point that they considered open, or
that might arise hereafter; and the directors were
authorised to affix the seal of the company to any
instrument they might think requisite for the pur-
pose, and that for the purchase of such transfer the
company should create stock to the extent of
£45,000, with a fixed preferential dividend of 4 per
cent., the company to issue bonds for the purpose of
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epedr eeebennt.tures with a fixed
suchail r
preferentialtr dividendo ofi 4 1
London, England, 1865-12-07

The Mineral Wealth of America.

Day by day new developments are made and fresh evi-
dence accumulates of the vast mineral wealth of the
country. We are only yet beginning to realise its abund-
ance and forecast its influence upon ourselves and upon
the world. Since the first discoveries in California a
powerful and populous State has sprung into existence,
with well-built cities, flourishing villages, husbandry upon
a grand and advanced scale, with flocks and herds, vine-
yards and orchards, and all the appliances of civilisation
and signs of social and material progress, such as has not
been matched in any other part of the world in the same
period of time. This great State, largo enough for an
empire of and in itself, is bone of our bone, and flesh of
our flesh, and is as much an integral part of our body
politic—though lying three thousand miles apart upon the
Pacific shore—as is Pennsylvania. Sho is amply able to
defend her coasts in case of need, has a teeming commerce,
is stretching out her arms for the trade of Asia and China,
posts her steamers and ships north to the Russian posses-
sions and south the whole extent of South America. She
is proud of her lineage, and ranks herself the brightest
jewel in the trousseau of the Republic.
This is the beginning, the immediate result of the
mineral discoveries there. How immensely enhanced will
be the importance of the geographical position when Colo-
rado and Nevada shall hare equal age and development,
and the great Pacific Railroad shall be a realisation—when
Montana, Utah, Nebraska, and Now Mexico shall be
brought within easy distance of her golden gate !
Colorado is so accessible, and is so growing in population
and consequence, that it will soon be the fashion to make
the trip in Juno or early autumn to its rising cities and
magnificent gold fields. From Boston to Atchinson, Kansas,
is a continuous railway. Thence a coach leaves daily for
Fort Kearney, Denver, Salt Lake, and California. Denver
is reached in ten days from Boston or New York. It has
a population of 7,500. It is twenty miles farther to Black
Hawk and Central City, in the centre of the mining dis-
tricts. Tho distance from Missouri river to Central City is
only 600 miles. . _

Colorado yielded in gold in 1859 $4,000 ; in 1863,
$20,000,000. By new and improved processes 95 per cent.
of the gold from the ore is now obtained, when it used to
be 30 to 40 only. So important is this improvement that
old " tailings " are re-worked with rich results.
Tho increase from '59 to 'G3 shows what Colorado is to
become in respect to its mineral products.
From Denver to Salt Lake by stage is about sovon days ;
thence to the great silver regions of Nevada, eight days.
Here is another stupendous field of enterprise. From
$3OO to $4OO per ton of ore is no uncommon yield, costing,
say, $BO in labor,
smelting, &c., and the supply inexhaust-
ible. Great discoveries of silver have recently been made
in Los Angelo; which are developed with extraordinary
success.—Boston Journal.
London, England, 1865-12-07

are most appropriate and well-timed.
citing the chief circumstances of the case,

After

as connected with the outbreak, he went on to

denounce in a right spirit the unseemly attitude
assumed by a party in this country, whose minds
are so peculiarly, and, it is to be hoped, so excep-
tionally, constituted, " that their sympathies are
not with their own white race, who have been the
victims, but with the black miscreants, who have
been the authors of these unparalleled atrocities."

It is certainly time that some man of intelligence
and spirit should come forward and set himself to
work to expose the mean course pursued by those
unfair and prejudiced persons, who are prejudging
a case of which they know not the full particulars,
and whose bigotry is only equalled by their intole-
rance. It is a disgrace to any body of men that
they should thus so forget themselves, and put
aside the claims of justice and the considerations of
honour. When Parliament meets the general sense
of the country will put down this affectation of
humanity, which is holding out a premium for crime
under the plea of equality, is sanctioning the com-
mission of cruelties that makes humanity shudder ;
bit, in the meantime, we are indebted to those who
will expose the fallacies and declare the injustice of
these apologists for sedition, who are getting
up such a senseless clamour and virtuous rage
in many directions. Respecting America, Mr.
PEACOCKE rightly thinks that the unhappy insur-
rection in Jamaica should be a warning to the
United States in their difficult task of reconstructing

their constitution.
Mr. EARLE, the new member, also made a speech,
and devoted the chief part of his attention to the
consideration of the celebrated speech at Black-
burn, delivered by the Brummagen orator of Bir-
mingham ; and he truly declared that Mr. BRIGHT
could not have considered the new Reform Bill as
necessary for the extirpation of the Conservatives,
because they are already found to be " a decaying
faction." As for Catholic Emancipation, the most
eminent Tory leaders were in favour of it. Mr.
Du CANE followed in the same track, and set to
work to criticise the hon. member for Birmingham.
If hard words could break bones, he truly said that
no Conservative would be alive now, for since the
" legendary days, when the good old Archbishop
cursed the little jackdaw that stole his ring, never
had fallen from the lips of mortal man such a
thundering anathema of all and sundry who have
the misfortune to differ from Mr. BRIGHT in
opinion." Mr. Du CANE quoted the well-known
lines of the celebrated humourist in the Ingoldsby
Legend, which were admirably adapted to the
London, England, 1865-12-07

Births.

BEGG.—On the 3d inst., at Litchfield-road, Bow, the wife
of Captain W. Begg, of a son.
BYNG.—On the 6th inst., at 20, Carlton House-terrace, the
Hon. Mrs. Henry Byng, of a daughter.
HANICEY.—On the 27th ult., at 64, Gloucester-place, Port-
man-square, the wife of F. A. Hankey, Esq., of a son.
Marriages.

DENNIS—HOGHTON.-011 the sth inst., at St. Saviour's,
Upper Chelsea, James Dennis, Esq., sth Lancers, to
Agnes, daughter of the late Sir Homy Hoghton, Bart.,
of Iloghton Tower, Lancashire.
WIIILLAx-ILLlNowomm.—On the 4th inst., at St. Bo-
tolph's, Alex. Wlllillan, merchalt, to Hannah, daughter
of the late Thomas Illingwortb, Esq., manufacturer,
Bradford, Yorkshire.
Deaths.

GRANARD.— On the 2d inst., at 4, Rutland-square, Dublin,
Lady Caroline, infant daughter of the Countess Granard•
GREGOIt.—On the sth inst., Gordon Wm. F. Gregor, Esq.,
of Trewarthonick, Cornwall, aged 76.
MASON.—On tho 2d inst., at his seat, Necton Hall, Norfolk,

Col. Mason.
PILKINGTON.—On the lst inst., at Armithwaito Hall,Wens-
lovdale, Yorkshire, tho wife of Mr. James Pilkington,
late M.P. for Blackburn, aged 59.
RANKING.—On the sth inst., Rosa, wife of John Banking,
Esq., of Wandsworth-common, aged 60.
SULLIVAN.—On the 3d inst., at 14, Motcomb-street, Bel"
grave-square, Sir Charles Sullivan, Bart., aged 45.

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London, England, 1865-12-07

1 ONDON must have a SUPPER and MUSIC
.m_A Roo n for Gentlemen. Remember, we wait for you at
EVANS' after the Covent-garden Opera and the Theatres.

MUTUAL LOAN FUND ASSOCIATION
(Incorporated by Act of Parliament, 1850),
11, RUSSELL-STREET, CCIVENT-GARDEN, LONDON
ADVANCES MONEY on Personal Security, Bills of Sale,
Freehold or beneficial Leasehold Property, without inquiry
fee, or any deduction whatever, for periods of one, two, or
three years, repayable weekly, monthly, or quarterly. Bills
discounted. The greatest secrecy observed. Advances also
made towards the Purchase of a House, repayable in 5, 10, or
15 years —Forms free on application, or receipt of a stamped
euveloi,e.

EDWARD HARPER, Secretary.

SAUCE.—LEA and PERRINS'
WO ItCETERSHIRE SAUCE.
This delicious condiment, pronounced by connoisseurs
"THE ONLY GOOD S.IIICE,"
Is prepared solely by LEA and PERRINS.
The public, are respectfully cantioned against worthless
imitations, and should see that Lea and Yerrins' names are
on wrapper, label, bottle, and stopper.
ASK for LEA and PERRINS' SAUCE.
So'd wholesale and for export by the Propeetors, Wor-
cester; Messrs. Crosse and Blackwell; Messrs. Barclay and
Sons, London, c. dw. ; and by Grocers and Oilmen uni-
versally.

THE ATLANTIC AND GREAT WESTERN
RAILWAY.

Capital Authorised.
Shares, $30,000,000, in Shares of $5O each.
Mortgage Bonds, Six Millions Sterling, or Thirty Million
Dollars.

Issue of Consolidated Sterling Mortgage Bonds for
£2,771,600,
Having 25 years to run, bearing Interest at Seven per
Cent. per Annum.
Secured on the whole Lino of the Atlantic and Great
Western Railway, with Branches, Extensions, and
Equipments.
£3,228,400 being reserved for Redemption of Mortgage
Bonds already issued on the several divisions.

The Bonds are of £lOO, or 500 dollars, each, with interest,
Payable Quarterly, free of Income Tax, in London,
in sterling, or in New York, in Gold, at the
Company's Offices.
They aro payable to bearer, but can be registered at
London, England, 1865-12-07

PURITAN DEVOTIONS.

The congregation consisted of the gark:son ; twelve
troopers, in belted buff, who acted as choristers and clerks,
commencing the service by singing a psalm. There were
likewise present all the serving mea and maids of the Cal-
garth household, together with some few of the tenants,
who had embraced the tenets and manners of the growing
sect of puritans.
Tho sermon of gracious Master Nobbs was remarkable
for nothing but extreme lengthiness, and for perplexed
quotations from perplexed and perplexing writers of sec-
tarian divinity, some of whose tenets Colonel Briggs, who
was iu no very dulcet humour, thought proper to ccatra-
diet aloud, from his state pew, more than once. This had
the good effect of rescu;ng Althea from the influence of
slumber, to which she was about to yield, till such unusual
behaviour in a place of worship roused her, and amused her
so much that she had some difficulty in restraining her
laughter.
We have said that Colonel Briggs (the Round-
head) a.nd his fiery Cavalier cousin, Major Phillip-
son, are at war for the ownership of Calgarth
but they have also another and a more serious cause
of antagonism, namely, the hand and fortune of
the fair Althea Woodville. Miss Strickland's
artistic skill is conspicuously displayed in the con-
trasting characters of the self-restrained, dignified
royalist maiden, whose every look or motion
betokens the lady of high degree, and the
impassioned, impetuous royalist soldier, who
in character and conduct, both in love and war, is
an exact counterpart of Walter Scott's description
of the soldier's favourite Chief—
" They love a Captain to obey,
Boisterous as March and frank as May,
Ever the first to storm a tower,
As venturous in a lady's bower."
And such is Robert Phillipson, and it is a relief at
London, England, 1865-12-07

holder's option.

BOARD OF CONTROL IN LONDON.
Sir S. Morton Peto, Bart., M.P., Chairman.
James Goodson, Esq., M.P., Chairman Great Eastern
Railway, London.
W. Fenton, Esq., Deputy Chairman Great Western
Railway, London.
C. J. Kennard, Esq., Director of Consolidated Bank,
Limited, London.
Lewin B. Mozley, Esq., Barned's Banking Company,
Limited, Liverpool.
Joseph Robinson' Esq., Deputy Chairman Ebbw Vale
Company, Limited, London.

MENIER'S FRENCH CHOCOLATE.
Warehouse, 23, Henrietta-street, Covent-garden.

Sold everywhere.
London, England, 1865-12-07

TTSQUEBAII.
wirAT IS USQUEBAII ? It is the small still
MALT WHISKY, from Bere or Iligg, free from "Feints."
" Peat flavour," and all other imnurities, and limpid as the
stream of the mountain by which it is distilled. It is the
"Aqua \l'm" of the Los-lands and the " Uisque na
of the lii,ghlanus of Scotland—the purest and most whole-
some of all spirits. "There s not a headache in a hogshead
of it."—Sir Walter Scott.

USQUEBAH.
18s. Od. per gallon, in glazed stone
bottles, wickered ;
Us. 6d. per dozen bottles, reputed Delivered
quarts, lull size; London.
3s. 3d. per single bottle, ditto.
Exclusive of bottles.
At the DALNAMONE HIGHLAND WHISKY
DISTILLERY COMPANY,
89, EUSTON-ROAD, KING'S-CROSS.
Sole Establishment in London. No Agents.
London, England, 1865-12-07

CHOCOLAT-MENIER is pure, wholesome, and
delicious.

AT, ENIER'S FRENCH CHOCOLATE.
111. Warehouse, 21, Henrietta-street, Covent-garden.

Sold everywhere.

BOARD and RESIDENCE.—CIiff House, near
11'arrior-square, St. Leonards-on-Sea. two minutes'
walk from the Parade. Address, Mrs. Richardson, as above.

THE COLONIAL COMPANY (Limited).
Incorporated under the Companies Act, 1862.
(Capital, £2,000,000, in 40,000 Shares of £5O each.)
Deposit on Application £1 per Share, and £4 on Allotment.
Further Calls will not exceed £5 per Share each, and it is
estimated that not more than £2O per Share will be called
up during the first two years, and not more than £25
per Share in all.
London, England, 1865-12-07

Ii.INAHA.N'S LL WHISKY. DUBLIN
EXHIBITION, 1865.
This celebrated Old IRISH WHISKY gained the Dublin
Prize Medal.
It 14 Pure, Mild, Mellow, Delicious, and very Wholesome.
sold in Bottles, 3s. Bd., at the Retail Houses in London; by
the Agents in the principal towns in England; or wholesale
tt
8, GREAT WINDMILL-STREET, LONDON, W.
Observe the Red Seal, Pink Label, and Cork branded
LL Whisky."
USQUEB AII.
London, England, 1865-12-07

AT CONSIDERABLY REDUCED PRICES.

ROUND SHOULDERS, STOOPING HABITS, and
DEFORMITIES cured by CHANDLER'S IMPROVED
CHEST-EXPANDING BRACES, for both sexes, of all
ages. They strengthen the voice and lungs, relieve indiges-
tion, and are especially recommended to children for assist-
ing the growth, and for promoting health and symmetry of
figure. Price 10a. 6d.

All the above instruments are highly reoommended by
the leading memb:r6 of the medical profession. Illustrated
Catalogues forwarded.

MR. H. P. CHANDLER,

Surgical Mechanician, 66, Berners-street, Oxford-
street, London. W.

THE RESCUE SOCIETY wishes to add another
home to the 12 now in operation. Last year no fewer
ehan 455 poor, friendless, young females weze rejected from
want of FUNDS and room, making a total of 3,087, who have
been sent away in dye years. Here are brief details of a few
of the most recent cases:—
F. F., aged 16, fallen, mother dead, deserted by her father.
M. A. F., aged 13, homeless, both parents dead.
A. 8., aged 17, fallen, father dead, deserted by her mother
s. D., aged 15, fallen, mother dead.
C. 8., aged 15, fallen, mother dead,
A. 8., aged 18, fallen, both parents dead.
H. S., aged 14, homeless, deserted by her parents,
M. H., aged 17, fallen, both parents dead.
C. H., aged 17, fallen, both parents dead.
A. G., aged 18, fallen, father dead.
E. K„ aged 18, fallen, both parents dead,
S. 8., aged 17, fallen, both parents dead.
M. A. W., aged 17, fallen, both parents dead.
S. D., aged 15, fallen, both parents dead.
The new home the Committee wish to form would be for
young girls, almost children, from the age of 8 to 15, who
have been led astray from the path of virtue.
Contributions will be received gratefully by the Secretary,
aft% Daniel Cooper, 85, Queen •street.Cheapside; ur by Messrs
Barclay and Co., Lombard-street

ti,,,IAILORS' ORPHAN GIRLS' SCHOOL and
ki 110 11E, Hampstead. Offices, 77, Cornhill.
PATRON—The QUEEN.
TRUSTEE&
Capt. the Ilon. Francis Maude, I The Rev. Canon Champneys
Thomas Baring, Esq., m.r.
TREASURERS.
_ _

R. C. L. Bevan, Esq.-- --Robert Ilanbury, Esq.
This Institution is designed to supply a great national
want, viz., an asylum for the orphan daughters of sailors in
the Royal Navy and Merchants Service and of Marine..
It clothes, maintains, and educates them for domestic
service, and provides a home free of expense for former
Inmates while out of situations, thus shielding them from the
temptations they might otherwise be exposed to.
The Committee earnestly APPEAL for CONTRIBU-
TIONS to meet the increasing applications through the
recent storms and loss cf life at sea, and: o enable them
eventually to obtain premises more commensurate with the
necessities of this great maritime country, which loses 2,000
sailors annually by casualties alone, without including those
who may perish by Ivan
Subscriptions thankfully received by the bankers, Messrs
Barclay, Bevan, and Co., Lombard-street, and by the Secre-
tary, at the Offices, NO. 77, Cornhill.
R. SWEETING, Hon. Sea. i
CHARLES NASH, See.
London, England, 1865-12-07

105 106

.RITZ

Cain. Consol. Gold, lim
Chiverton
Clifford A malgamated
Devon G. Cons. (Tavist
Drakewalls

East Bassett (Illogan)
East Caradon

East Cam Brea
ri,ast Grenville
East Gunnislake

East Love,l
E. W'l Russell (Tavistk
Gam.& StAubyn(G wen.
Groat L ixey, limited
Great South Tolgus
Great Wheal busy
G. Wheal Vor (Heist
Grenville
Herod's Foot
Hingston Downs
Margaret Uny Lelant
Marke Valley
Vlwyndy Iron Ore, liw
New Se ton
North Roskear
N.Wh'l Bassett (Mogan
North Wheal Crotty
Prosper
Pr vidence Uny Ltilant
S. Caradon (St. Cleer)
South Condurrow
S.Wheal Fran. allogan
Stray Park
Tin Croft
Vigra and Clcgan, lim
%Vest Bassett (Mogan
W. Caradon (Ltskeard
West Chi verton
West Seton
Wheal Bassett 'Mogan
Wheal Buller (Redruth
Wheal Mary Ann (Men
Wheal Seton
Wheal Trelawney (Lis

Ski MINk:S.

9 10
21 23
580 590
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51 6
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1054

KEFEREN
Caledonian Quarters, No. 2, 91
Great Eastern, E. U., 4 per cent. gua.. 80
Great Western Orig. 4i per cent pf., 93
North Eastern, West Hartlepool Harbour and Rail., 89i

u; bliAliEb.

FOREIGN RAIL WA IN,
Great Luxembourg, 161
Ottoman (Smyrna to Aulm), 10}
San Paulo, lim., gua. 6 per cent., 17i

FO tt ERIN MINES.
Cape Copper, Urn., 13 121
Fortuna (lim.), 3}
Aureos Brazil Gold 511n.1C0.,
•

BANlin.
Anglo Egyptian, lim., 131
Australasia, 64
Chartered Bank of India, Australia, and China 24 &
Consolidated Bank, Dm., 191
English Joint Stock, lim., 11
Hindustan, China, and Japan, ilm.,
Ditto, issued at 2 pm.,
Ditto. new, 16i
Imperial Ottoman, 15i
London Bank of Mexico and S. America, lim., 141
London and Brazilian Mtn.), 49j
London and County, 79}
London Joint Stock, 5(
Metropolitan and Provincial Bank, lim., 181
Ditto (£2o', 181
Scinde, Punjaun, and Delhi, lim.,
Union jof London, 532

DOCKS.
London and St. Katharine, 82
MISCELLANEOUS.
Ceylon Company, 10i
Commercial Union, Insurance, 74
Credit leoncier and Mobilier of I,..ngland.
Ditto, issued at a prem., of which £2 is to pay, 3/ I
East Indian Land Credit and Finance, lim., 12
Egyptian Com and Trading, Dm., 21
Fore-street Warehouse, lim., Ilf
Hong Kong and China Gas, II;
Hudson's Bay, MI
Joint Stock Discount, Um., 91
London General Omnibus Company. lim., 81
Mil!wall Freehold Land and Dock, 41
National Discount k.ompany.
Overend, Gurney, and Co., Dm.. 211 /
Royal Mail Steam, 11.*
Thames and Mersey (marine) Insurance, lim., 811
London, England, 1865-12-07

NEWCASTLE-T UESDAY.

At to-day's market there was a moderate supply of far-
mers' wheat, with a good arrival from coastwise and abroad.
Fine foreign wheat found buyers at full rates. Malting
barley had little attention ; late rates, however, were sup-
ported. Grinding sorts unaltered. Malt firm. Beans un-
changed. Peas at former rates. Oats rather against the
buyer. Flour fair sale at late rates.
London, England, 1865-12-07

MARKETS—This Day.

METROPOLITAN CATTLE.
Our market to-day was fairly supplied with beasts, both
as to number and quality. Prime breeds moved off steadily
at full quotations, but inferior stock was very inactive at
late rates. The top figure was 5s 2d per 81b. The supply
of sheep was only moderate. On the whole, the mutton
trade ruled steady at Monday's currency. The best Downs
realised 6s 8d per 81b. Calves, the supply of which was
by no means extensive, were iu fair request at late rates.
Primo small pigs were quite as dear as last week. Large
hogs aLd mulch cows ruled about stationary.

Per 81b to sink the offal.
s ds d s dad
Crse. di inf. beasts... 3 2 3 6 Pmecrs-wool sheep 5 8 6 2
.teond quality doPrie J'thao wn (10.6 4 6 8
r,rirae larEp: oxen ..4 6 4 10 Lame coarse calves.. 0 4 6
.I,rtme Scots, 0 5 2 Prane small d0......4 8 5 0
(~rse. and int. sheep. 4 Co 4 8 Large hog's .4 4 6
Second quality do ..4 lu 5 6 porkers ...4 8 5 2

Lamb....os 0d to 0. Od.
SuAtling calves, 19s to 22s ; and quarter-old store pigs, 30s
to 33a each.

Head of stock on sale.
Total supply. Foreign supply.
--- Beasts 527
Cows .. —
Sheep 3 lOO
Ca yes 307
Bias

Beasts _ _ -
1,422
Cows 132
Sheep
Calves 314
Pigs :360

MEAT MARKETS.
NEWOATE AND LEADENHALL—Fair supplies of meat
are on offer, and the trade is inactive, at our quotations :
Beef, from 3s Od to 4s 6d ; mutton, 3s 8d to 5s 6d ;
'real, 4s Od to 4s 8d ; and pork, 4s 2d to 5s 8d per 81b by
the carcase.

SOUTHALL, Dec. 6.—Prime stock was in fair request, at
full prices ; otherwise the trade was heavy. Beef,
from 3s 6d to 5s 2d; mutton, 4s Od to 6s 6d; veal,
48 2d to 4s 8d ; and pork, 4s Ocl to 5s Od per 81b. to sink
the offal.

RONIFORD, Dec. 6.—Tho supplies of stock were mo-
derate, and the sales progressed slowly, asfollows :—Beef
from 3s 4d to 5s 2d; mutton, 4s 2d to 6s 8d; veal, 4s Od to
48 8d; pork, 4s Od to 5s Od per 81b. Suckling calves, 18s
to 22s , quarter-old store pigs, 29s to 32s ; and milch cows,
£lB to £l9 each.

IIAY

SMITHFIELD.—Meadow hay, £4 OS to lOs; clover,
.45 Os to £6 lOs Od ; and straw, £1 18s to £2 2s per load.
A slow trade.

OmitsEwa:a:l.—Meadow hay, £4 Os to £5 12s 6d; clover,
L.) Os to £6 103 Od ; and straw, £1 18s to £2 5s per load.
Supply only moderate.
WHITECHAPEL.—Meadow hay £4 Os to £5 lOs ; clover,
£5 Os to £6 15s Od ; and straw, £1 I.Be to £2 2s per load.
Trade dull.
London, England, 1865-12-07

gut!Tußl4B.-BY ROYAL LETTICKS PATENT'.

WHITE'S(PERFT.= AMC-MAIND
Dr ITT, EVER
ED IN nrTGRRLETStS.r.
FxIII.I3ITIONS OF 1851 AND 1862), Is allowed by upwards of
Two ilutdred Medical Gentlemen to be the DIORt, effective
nvention in the curative treatment of II EItN I A.
The use of a Steel spring, so often hurtful in its effects,
,s here avoided—a soft bandage being worn round the
body, wh'le the requisite resisting power is supplied by the
Moo-Main Pad and Patent Lever, fitting with so much ease
Ind c!oseness that it cannot be detected, and may be worn
luring sleep. A descriptive circular may be had, and the
truss, which cannot fail to fit, forwarded by post, on the cir-
underence of the body, two inches below the hips, being
sent to the manufacturer,

Mr. WHITE, 228, Piccadilly.
A Single Truss, 165., 218., 265. 6d., and hls. 6d. Postage, Is.
Doublo Truss, his. 6d., 428., and 625. 6d. Postage, is
an Umbilical Truss, 42e. and 525. 6d. Postage, Is. 10d.
Post-office Orders to be made payable to John White, Post-
)ice, Piccadilly.

_
NEW PATENT
ELASTIC - STOCKINGS,
KNEE-CAPS, &c., for Varicose Veins and all oases of
Vuakness and Swelling of the Legs, Sprains, &o. They are
Pike
light in texture, and inexpensive, and are drawn on
like an ordinary stocking. Price 4s. 6d., 7s. 6d., 10s., to 168,
ea,h. Postage 6d.

JOIN WHITE. Manufacturer. 228. Piccadilly.
London, England, 1865-12-07

PURITAN DEVOTIONS.

The congregation consisted of the garrison ; twelve
troopers, in belted buff, who acted as choristers and clerks,
commencing the service by singing a psalm. There were
likewise present all the serving men and maids of the Cal-
garth household, together with some few of the tenants,
who had embraced the tenets and manners of the growing
sect of puritans.
The sermon of gracious Master Nobbs was remarkable
for nothing but extreme lengthiness, and for perplexed
quotations from perplexed and perplexing writers of sec-
tarian divinity, some of whose tenets Colonel Briggs, who
was in no very dulcet humour, thought proper to contra-
dict aloud, from his state pew, more than once. This had
the good effect of rescuing Althea from the influence of
slumber, to which she was about to yield, till such unusual
behaviour in a place of worship roused her, and amused her
so much that she had some difficulty- in restraining her
laughter.
We have said that Colonel Briggs (the Round-
head) and his fiery Cavalier cousin, Major Phillip-
son, are at war for the ownership of Calgarth Hall,
but they have also another and a more serious cause
of antagonism, namely, the hand and fortune of
the fair Althea Woodville. Miss Strickland's
artistic skill is conspicuously displayed in the con-
trasting characters of the self-restrained, dignified
royalist - maiden, whose every look or motion
betokens the lady of high degree, and the
impassioned, impetuous royalist soldier, who
in character and conduct, both in love and war, is
an exact counterpart of Walter Scott's description
of the soldier's favourite Chief—
" They love a Captain to obey,
Boisterous as March and frank as May,
Ever the first to storm a tower,
As venturous in a lady's bower."
, And such is Robert Phillipson, and it is a relief at
London, England, 1865-12-07

SALISBURY.—TuzspAy.

The following are the quotations :—Wheat realised from
86s to 52s ; barley, 35s to 425; oats, 22s to 32s ; beans, 40s
to 51s; and peas, 42s to 50s per qr. Tares, from 6s to 70
3d per bushel ; Best bread, 13d ; household ditto, 12d
per 81b loaf. Flour, 34s to 40s per sack.
London, England, 1865-12-07

ROYAL ENGLISH OPERA.

Last night Auber's sparkling opera, " The Blqi:
Domino," was revived, and from the enthusiasm and
delight with which it was received, the management
have some cause to regret that it was not produced
earlier in the season. It is an opera always certain
to charm every kind of audience from the excessively
scientific down to the simplest admirer of good
music ; and with such a reputation, it is indeed a
wonder that it should have been passed over for
others that have turned out comparative failures.
The cast last night was nearly similar to that of
the Pyne and Harrison company, who per-
formed the opera in 1861, on which occa-
sion the talented directress herself sustained
the role of Angela, the black domino. The music
of the part is well calculated to show off all the
beauties of Miss Pyne's voice, and no wonder, there-
fore, that she was more than usually interested in
the performance. She sang last evening with a
finish and brilliancy that fairly enraptured the
audience—the celebrated Aragonese rondo eliciting,
of course, an immense encore. Mr. Haigh, as
Horace, executed the score not a whit bet-
ter than he did four years ago, and we
are afraid now he never will sing it any better.
Mr. Lyall was the Don Julian, and very well he
sang the music without—as is now too frequently
the case with great artistes—keeping the words to
himself. Mr. Patey, as Gil Perez, deserves special
praise for the manner in which he gave his part ;
his principal song in the second act; in praise of
good eating and drinking, was rendered with a gusto
that called forth an unmistakeable encore. His

make up was highly artistic and his acting excellent.
The band, under the direction of Mr. Mellon, was
all that could be desired. The house was crowded
in every part.

TILE MALT TA.x.—Hence it is asserted that as
soon as the malt tax is abolished and the trade thrown
completely open, the ale now usually sold at Gd. will be
2cl. The Government obtain from this sixpenny ale
tax, and by the system adopted the price is augmented
4d. ; that which otherwise would be 2d. on being taxed
sld. is not raised to 21d., but to 6d—." The Malt Tax," by
Mr. W. Ray iSmee.

THE OPENING OF P A RLIAMENT.--it will have been
remarked that in the announcement of her Majesty's
intention to open the new Parliament it was stated that
there would be certain modifications in the accustomed
ceremonial. We are informed that her Majesty, instead of
using the old unwieldy State coach, will occupy what is
called "a dress carriage ;" that the robes of State, instead
of being actually worn by her Majesty, will be laid upon
the Throne ; and that the Speech itself, instead of being
read by her Majesty, will be read by the Lord Chancellor.
London, England, 1865-12-07

MARKET HARBOROUGH.-TUESDAY.

A fair show •f wheat : best dry sorts me.do rather more
money. Barley in healthy request at top prices. Boans
dearer.
Old white wheat, 50s to 568 ; new red. 44s to 48s per 30
stone. Barley, fine, 3887; other kinds, 26s to ;29s per qr.
Oats, new, 208:to 246 ; old, 26s to 30s per qr. Beans, obi,
40s to 425; new, 348 to 36s per qr.
London, England, 1865-12-07

The Price of Gold.

The ()notation of gold at Paris is about 1 per mile pm., and
the short exchange on London is 25.15 per £1 sterling. On
comparing these rates with the English Mint price of
i7s. 100. per ounce for standard gold, it appears that gold is
nearly 2-ICths per cent. dearer in Paris than in London.

By adviccs from Hamburg the price of gold is 424. er marl
and the short exchange on London is 13.41 per £1 st(rlin,.
Standard gold at the English Mint price is, there:ore, at
about the same price in London and fiaraburg-,.

The couree of exchange at New York on London for bills at
60 days' sight is it Si to IC9 per cent. At these rates there
is no profit on the importation of go d from the United
States.

The Duke of Rutland has arrived in Paris from
England.

The Right Ron. Chichester Fortescue, M.P., the
newly-appointed Secretary for Ireland, will leave town on
Saturday, accompanied by Frances Countess Waldegrave,
for Dublin, to enter upon his official duties.
London, England, 1865-12-07

STATE OF TRADE.

LEICESTER, Dec. 6.—The demand for hosiery is
slackening, as is always the case at the end of the
year. Manufacturers are, however, tolerably well
engaged in .the warehouses, and completing. orders
on hand. in the country districts there is an ave-
rage amount of business doing. Worsted yarns are
quoted at high rates, with a firm market. There
is no material change in the price of cotton yarns.
The wool market is firm, at high rates.
NorrlNGlum, 6th.—There is a further falling off
in the demand for lace goods this week, and business
will be quiet to the end of-the week. Cotton goods
of most descriptions sell very slowly. The plain
trade is extremely quiet, and the fancy branch is
also dull. Buyers purchase only for immediate re-
quirements. In the silk department there is no im-
provement. Black laces meet a slow inquiry, and
the narrow edging trade remains depressed. Silk
commands exceedingly high prices. The hosiery
trade continues very active for the time of the year.
Most branches are well engaged, and the operatives
are in full work. Yarns are firm, at high rates.
London, England, 1865-12-07

Admission to Promenade, One Shilling.

THE WELLINGTON, ST. JAMES'S-STREET.
Set DINNERS served, at five minutes' notice. from Four to
MCC p.m.. at 2s. 6d., 35 6d., 4s. 6d., and 7s. each.
ELEGANT SALOON DINING ROOMS,
for Ladies and Families.
Prices on the "Carte" moderate.
Private Rooms for Large or Small Partici,.
Reading, Smokinz, and Billiard Rooms.
BREARFA srs and LUNCHEONS.
D. CAMERON.
Entrances-160, Piccadilly, and 49, St. James's-street.
London, England, 1865-12-07

WESTMINSTER,

FORTUNATE DETECTION •OF A NOTORIOUS TIIIEP.—A
short active young fellow, who gave the name of Robert
Bryant, was placed at tho bar charged with attempting to
rob a carrier's cart.

Police-constable John Babb, 120 B, said he was on duty
in Sloane-street, Chelsea, at seven o'cloek last evening,
and saw the prisoner with three other men walking along
together. He was particularly observing them when a
cart laden with goods passed, and prisoner and one of the
others immediately ran after it. Witness followed, and
after proceeding a short distance the prisoner and his com-
panion got up from behind into the cart, which almost im-
mediately after stopped. As witness was rapidly advancing
towards the cart, the prisoner and his companion jumped
out and endeavoured to make their escape, but the accused
was captured and taken back to the cart, from which
nothing had been taken, as the goods were fastened in,
and there was not sufficient time to loose them.

Prisoner—lt's all a mistake. I was a quietly looking
at a shop window as the policeman comes up and says,
"I wants you." I never was near no cart, and hadn't
nobody with me.
Mr. Arnold•-What is known of the prisoner?
Witness—He was convicted for six months for a rob-
bery in a house less than 12 months ago.

Dennis the gaoler—He is a well known thief, and has
been repeatedly convicted of felony.
Mr. Arnold—What do you say tO that, prisoner?
Prisoner—Well, of course, I've been a little unfortunate.

Mr. Arnold I have no doubt of your intentions last
evening. You are committed to hard labour for three
months.
London, England, 1865-12-07

GPAND JUNCTION CANAL.

The half-y early meeting of this company was
held on Tuesday at the office, Surrey-street, Strand ;
Mr. G. Amlerson in the chair.

Mr. Rogiers read the report, which stated that the
net receip',:s for the half-year ending 30th of June
amounted to £33,055, being an increase of £2,338
over the corresponding half of 1864. The expenses
for the past half-year were less by £2,940 than for
the sanie half-year of 1864. The profits of the half-
year, including £5,000 from the preceding half-year,
amounted to £28,900, out of which the directors re-
comi.nended a dividend of £2 per share, free of in-
come-tax, payable on 11,334 shares in the original
stock, amounting to £22,668, leaving a balance of
£G,241.
The report was adopted, and a resolution to the
following effect was carried unanimously :—" That
it was the opinion of the meeting that steps should
be taken for the protection of the company's in-
terests by having a preliminary survey made of the
canals between London and Birmingham; with a
view to their partial or entire conversion into a
mineral and goods railway."
A vote of thanks to4the chairman concluded the
proceedings.