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London, England, 1871-02-17

NEWS FROM VERSAILLES.

VERSAILLES, February 16.
The armistice has been prolonged until the 24th
inst.

Yesterday M. Jules Favre had an interview with
Count Bismarck to negotiate about an extension of
the armistice.

In consequence of the active warlike prepara-
tions of the French in the South, and the calling
out of the recruits of the class of 1871, the nego-
tions have only resulted in the prolongation of
the armistice for five days—viz., until the 24th
instant.

Belfort has capitulated ; the garrison marching
out with arms and baggage.

NEWS FROM PARIS.
PARIS, February 16.
The Mayor of Paris bas fixed the price of bread
from to-day until next Wednesday at 50 centimes the
kilogramme.
The proclamation of the Emperor Napoleon has
been badly received by the Paris press.
The Constitutionnel is opposed to the entry of the
German troops into Paris.
The expenses incurred for the works of defence
are estimated at 50,000,000 francs, and the amount
expended in artillery is said to be 10,000,000
francs.

CHANZY'S ARMY.

PARIS, February 14.

The Cloche says, " General Chanzy came to
Paris to give an account of the military operations
in the provinces. From his statements it is evi-
dent that the bulletins of victories sent to Paris
were exaggerated, and that Gambotta fostered
hopes not justified by the reality. Painful
disclosures were made by General Chanzy respect-
ing the state of the armies in the field, and
his opinion is that France should postpOne her
revenge until the time when the population of
the West is uanimous in his desire to drive
the enemy from French territory, until the troops
are animated by a better spirit, and discipline and
patriotism have commenced the work of regenera-
tion."
London, England, 1871-02-17

CITY of LONDON HOSPITAL for DISEASES
of tht CHEST, Victoria Park.
Special APPEAL for the NEW WING
Amount still required, -L4,000-
Number of beds now occupied, 120.
N•umber of beds available with proposed addition, 164.
"he Hospital is entirely dependent on voluntary support.
Bankers, Messrs. Barclay, Bevan, and Co., 54, Lombard-street
HENRY SEWELL, Hon. Scc.
Offices, 24, Finsbury-circus. RICHARD P. SLATER, Sec.
London, England, 1871-02-17

TRADE REPORTS.

First-class Trade Reports from the chief centres of industry
are telegraphed at the earliest period at which the tone and
result of business becomes known on the chief market days.
These reports will be found of great value for first-class news-
papers and news rooms. They are forwarded direct from the
following places, and supplied at ls. each :
Belfast, Linen—Wednesday. Dundee, Linen—Tuesday.
Birmingham, Iron Trade Leeds—Tuesday and Saturday.
Thursday. Manchester, Trade—Tuesday &
Bradford, Worsted Trade— Friday.
Thursday. South Wales, Iron and Coal—
Cleveland, Iron Trade—Tuesday I Friday.
London, England, 1871-02-17

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any other Blue.
London, England, 1871-02-17

NEWS FROM IRELAND.

The Primitive Methodist Chapel of Dundalk was
broken into on Sunday night by some persons who col-
lected the bibles and hymn-books, carpets and cushions,
and, piling them in a heap, burnt them, as well as the
reading-desk in front of the pulpit, and a part of the
pulpit itself. They also carried off the collection plates.
About 40 door knockers were wrenched off on the same
night, and several of the public lamps destroyed.
A meeting of the Representative Body of the Disesta-
blished Church of Ireland was held on Tuesday. Among
various matters of business discussed was the question
raised as to the soundness of the tables for commutation
furnished by the Temporalities Commission, about which
considerable perplexity and distrust exist, and it was
resolved that measures should be taken to obtain, if possi-
ble, a more liberal scale.
A very serious affair was discovered in Cork on Tues-
day. The body of a respectable farmer, named Buckley,
living in the south liberties of the city, was found in the
river. He was seen about the town up to a late hour the
previous night apparently well. How he got into the
river is still a mystery. Along with him was an English
gentleman, said to be missing. The body of Buckley
bore no marks of violence. An inquest will be held on
the body.

The remains of the late Canon Melvill were in-
terred at noon on Wednesday in St. Paul's Cathedral.
The Very Rev. the Dean (Dr. Mansel) was the chief offi-
ciating clergyman. The space under the dome was occu-
pied by a large number of the public, who were anxious
to pay a tribute of respect to the deceased.
ST. PAUL'S CATHEDRAL.—The Company of Pew-
terers have subscribed the sum of 10 guineas towards the
fund being raised for the completion of the interior of the
Cathedral. Eighteen of the city companies have now sub-
scribed towards this great national work.

INCOME TAX.—Some four years 'back one of the
income tax collectors at Liverpool was a defaulter to the
extent of about £14,000, and an announcement has been
made that the deficiency is about to be recouped by a new
levy upon the section of income-tax payers included under
schedules A and D. It is intimated that for the future
the tax will 'oe payable at the Inland Revenue Office
only, and that any possible defalcations will not have to
be made good out of the pockets of a particular class.
TRAMWAYS IN CONSTANTINOPLE.—The Constan.
stantinople Tramways Company has just published the
first yearly report of its proceedings. It deals in detail
with the difficulties it had to encounter in an enterprise so
entirely new to this city, and the success with which it
has overcome them ; it anticipates great public conve-
nience and advantage from the establishment of the tram-
ways, and is sanguine of the financial and general success
of the company.—Levant Herald, Feb. 1.
London, England, 1871-02-17

ITOME CIIARITIES.—Owing to the noble and
benevolent exertions made by the British Public during
the last few months to aid the Sick and Wounded in the War
now raging on the Continent, to relieve the French Peasants,
and the relatives and friends of those lost in H.M.S. Captain,
the Funds of the following HOME CHARITIES have suffered
very materially,.viz. :
The Boys' Refuge; at 8, Great Queen-street, Holborn.
Bisley Farm School, Surrey.
Chichester Training Ship.
Girls' Refuge, 19, Broad-street, Bloomsbury.
Home for Little Girls, and Girls' Refuge, Ealing.
In these Institutions between 500 and 600 Boys and Girls are
educated, fed, clothed, and trained to earn their own living.
Besides the above work, upwards of 500 Ragged School
children are supplied with dinner once a week.
AN URGENT APPEAL is therefore made for HELP to pur-
chase FOOD and CLOTHING for these poor Children. .
Contributions will be thankfully received by the London and
Westminster Bank, 214, High Holborn, and 41-)• Lothbury, City,
and by
WILLIAM WILLIAMS, Secretary.
Boys' Refuge, 8, Great Queen-street, Holborn, W.C.
London, England, 1871-02-17

THE CONFERENCE.

The Eastern Budget has reason to think that the
European Powers represented at the Conference
have arrived at an understanding on the question of
the navigation of the Dardanelles. It is intended
to abolish the appendix to the Treaty of Paris
known as the " Convention des Detroits," which
binds the Porte to exclude foreign ships of war
from the Dardanelles and Bosphorus, subject to some
exceptions. For the future it is believed that no
restrictions will be placed on the Porte with regard
to the entrance of ships of war into the Dardanelles.
With respect to the Danubian question, the
International Danubian Commission will be continued,
and the Black Sea Conference will not directly
deal with the matter. The Austro-Hungarian
Government did not make this arrangement, but
it entirely coincides with their views. The commis-
London, England, 1871-02-17

PRUSSIAN REQUISITIONS.

The Prussians. it uppears, are continuing their
exactions. At Fervacques, in the Department of
Calvados, they demanded a contribution of 19,0@0f.,
and as the money was not forthcoming they carried
off as hostages the Mayor of the place and the Com-
teese de Montgomery. On Auquainville they re-
quired a contribution of 11,000 f., and the fine not,
having been paid, several leading inhabitants were
taken prisoners.

TROUBLES IN HOLLAND.

THE HAGUE, February 16.

The smallpox is committing frightful ravages
throughout the whole country, and the general
anxiety is augmented by the dangerous state of the
dykes in some parts from the great accumulation of
ice in the rivers.

Attempts to destroy the ice-dams by means of tor-
pedoes have only been partially successful; and if
the water continues rising—a thaw having set in—•a
good many places along the river banks will be
threatened by dangerous inundations.
Active measures are being taken by the local and
Government authorities for the preservation of life
and property. Bois-le-Due is partially, but not
dangerously, flooded.—Submarine Telegram.

ENGLAND AND AMERICA.

NEW YORK, February 15.

The American press, regardless of politics, gene-
rally approve the recent negotiations with Great
Britain, and express a hope and belief that they will
result in the obliteration of the past discords, and
the establishment of lasting friendly relations be-
tween the two countries.

The prominent journals deprecate the recent
public ovations and the Congressional resolution of
welcome to O'Donovan Rossa and other Fenians as
untimely.
Sir John Rose sailed in the Algeria for England
to-day. Great regret is expressed because of his
resignation of his place on the joint commission,
as his intimate relations with both countries and the
confidence reposed in his moderate views rendered his
appointment peculiarly acceptable.
His reasons for retiring are understood here to be
apprehension lest his personal and business relations
might conflict with the acceptability of the pro-
ceedings of the commission.

COLLISION BETWEEN TWO
ENGLISH SHIPS. •

A Lombard telegram from Havre on the 15th
says :—The English steamer Gra3cia on leaving
Havre yesterday came into collision with the
British gunboat Pheasant, which was entering the
port, seriously damaging the gunboat. The Gra3cia
continued her voyage not having been apparently
much damaged.
London, England, 1871-02-17

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ne sure to ask' for Dr. Scott's Bilious and Liver Pills. The genuine
are in a square green package, with " William Lambert, 8, King
William-street, Charing-cross," engraved on the Government
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THE BLOOD PURIFIER— Old Dr. JACOB
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London, England, 1871-02-17

THE REVISION COMMITTEE.
The Bishop of St. David's has resigned his position as
member of the Revising Commission of the Scriptures, of
which he was chairman. He announced his intention at
the meeting of the Upper House of Convocation on
Thursday, and said it was in consequence of the damaging
resolution carried the previous day by their lordships.
Much surprise and regret were expressed.
London, England, 1871-02-17

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London, England, 1871-02-17

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important news that transpires from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. can be
telegraphed to any part of the United Kingdom where there is
a postal telegraph office.
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London, England, 1871-02-17

THE RITUAL COMMISSION.

Mr. W. H. SMITH asked the First Lord of the Treasury
if it was the intention of the Government to introduce a
bill early this session, dealing with the reports of the
Ritual Commission.
Mr. GLADSTONE said he had nothing to add to the
answer which was given by the Home Secretary a few
days ago. The Government were in communication with
the comxnissioners, and until they obtained every neces-
sary particular from them, they could not arrive at any
final decision. He believed they would be able to d 9 so

very soon.
THE REVISED CODE ON EDUCATION.

Sir M. LOPES asked the Vice-President of the Privy
Council when he would lay upon the table of the House
the revised code on education.
Mr. FORSTER said he intended to place it on the table
to-morrow, with the minutes of the Education Depart-
ment, and instructions given to the inspectors with regard
to the time clause, &c.
BABY FARMING.

Mr. CHARLEY asked the Home Secretary whether the
Government would introduce a bill early this session for
the protection of infant life.
Mr. BRUCE said he should be unable to undertake a
bill at an early period, but, understanding the hon. mem-
ber and his friends had prepared one, he should be pleased
to give it every consideration.
MR. ODO RUSSELL AND THE BLACK SEA
QUESTION.
Sir JOHN HAY asked the First Lord of the Treasury
whether the declaration made by Mr. Odo Russell to
Count Bismarck on the 21st of November, that " the
present state of the question would compel us, with or
without allies, to go to war with Russia," was authorised
London, England, 1871-02-17

STOCK EXCHANGES.

LONDON STOCK EXCHANGE.—Opening price of Consols at 11.15,
and statement of business done at 12.15, with remarks—
£2 18s. 6d. per quarter.
LONDON STOCK EXCHANGE.—Report and Closing Quotations—
£2 18s. 6d. per quarter.
PROVINCIAL STOCK EXCHANGES.—Two reports are forwarded
daily from Manchester, Liverpool, Glasgow, and Leeds—charge,
£1 19s. per quarter for each report.
London, England, 1871-02-17

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HER MAJESTY.

WINDSOR CASTLE, FEBRUARY 16.
•
The Queen, accompanied by Princess Beatrice, drove
out yesterday afternoon.
Viscountess Clifden was in attendance.
The Royal dinner party included Princess Louise, the.
Duke of Argyll, and the Marquis of Lorne.
Her Majesty went out in the grounds this morning, ac-
companied by Princess Beatrice.

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The Princgss of Wales drove out yesterday, attended
by the Countess of Macclesfield.
The Prince of Wales was present at the debate in the
House of Commons on the Army Estimates in the evening.

THE ARMISTICE.

BERLIN, February 16.

The German Emperor will open the Imperial Par-
liament in person if Peace is concluded by the be-
ginning of March. Otherwise the Emperor will
probably remain at Versailles, and the meeting of
Parliament be postponed.
The Prussian 4th and sth Corps are marching
south from Paris.—Times' telegram.

ILLNESS OF THE GERMAN
EMPEROR.

VERSAILLES, February it.

His Majesty the Emperor has still a severe at-
tack of rheumatism, and is consequently unable
to receive the troops as they leave the town or
return from the South. He inspects the marching
past from his window, while the Crown Prince
takes up his position in the street. Yesterday
the 95th Regiment of the Line (6th Thuringian)
came in to join the 22nd Division, to which it be-
longs. The Duke of Saxe-Coburg marched at the
head of the regiment, which is formed of recruits
from his Dukedoms of Coburg and Gotha. There
was some artillery with it.
The triumphal entry into Paris is yet, I believe,
by no means decided upon; and opinions at head-
quarters continue to be strongly divided on the sub-
ject. It is
.not absolutely improbable that the knot
may be cut by the illness of the Emperor, which
may prevent his taking part in a ceremony on which
he is understood to have set his heart.

The Prussians are busily engaged in blowing up
and destroying the iron guns captured from the
French, which are considered worthless.—Telegraph
Telegram.
London, England, 1871-02-17

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THE SUN, LONDON, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 1871.

LATEST INTELLIGENCE.

SUN OFFICE, 8 A.M.

new, have passed through this place towards the
front.—Submarine Telegram.

The following telegrams come through Reuter's
agency :

THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY

A telegram from Bordeaux on the 15th says that
the verification of the elections was continued. The
reports of the Bureaux state that about five-sevenths
of the electors took part in the voting.
The House afterwards unanimously ratified the
election of M. Grosjean, the Prefect, who is at
present shut up in Belfort. At the close of the
sitting the President announced that the
House would be called upon the next day to
constitute a Government to which would be intrusted
the mission to negotiate on behalf of the Assembly
and of the country, peace—should the terms be
acceptable—or war, should the.resumption of hostili-
ties be found necessary. On leaving the House the
Deputies were received with loud and enthusiastic
shouts of " Vive la 116publique !" from the crowd
outside, and M: Victor Hugo was especially cheered.

THE FUTURE GOVERNMENT OF FRANCE.

Pikurs, February 16.

The Journal des Debats says that M. Thiers is re-
garded almost universally as the President of the
future Government, of which Favre, Picard, Buffet,
and Simon will be members.

It is stated that, in order to avoid fresh elections,
and to fill up the vacancies caused by the double
elections, the candidates on the list coming imme-
diately after those who have been elected will be
selected as deputies.
M. Cresson, Prefect of Police, has resigned.
London, England, 1871-02-17

THEATRES AND AMUSEMENTS.

DRURY LANE—RuIe Britannia. Dragon of Wantley.
COVENT GARDEN—Lottery Ticket. Sleeping Beauty.
ADELPRI—That Rascal Jack. Deadman's Point. Our

Female American Cousin.
PRINCESS'S—The Happy Man. King o' Scots. He's a
Lunatic.
HAYMARKET—The Poor Soldier. The Palace of Truth.
Uncle's Will. Family Jars.
VAUDEVILLE -Chiselling. Two Roses. Elizabeth, or the

Invisible Armada.
OPERA COMIQUE—The Welsh Girl. Found Drowned,
The Comical Countess.
ST. JAMES'S—To Oblige Benson. Naval Engagements,
Vesta. An Unhappy Pair.
OLYMPlC—Poppleton's Predicament. _
lesque) Paul and Virginia.
ROYALTY—Dora's Device. Whittington Junior and his
Sensation Cat. Diamond Cut Diamond.
GAIETY—A Christmas Story. Alladin
QUEEN'S—A Day After the Wedding. 'Twist Axe and
Crown.
ROYAL COURT THEATRE'Tuni Him Out.
Thumb. Q.E.D.
HoLßOßN—Jezabel. Ticket-of-Leane Man.
STRAND—Who Speaks First ? Up in the World
Coeur-de-Lion.
PRINCE OF WALES'S—Ours. Locked In.
ASTLEY'S—Englishmen in Paris. Little Tom Tittlemouse
SURREY—Farce. My Son Jack.
NATIONAL STANDARD—Farce. Ride a Cock Horse to
Banbury Cross.
SADLER'S WELLS—Jeannie Deans.
AMPHITHEARE AND CIRCUS (Holborn)—Lulu. Scenes
in the Arena.
ST. JAMES'S HALL—Christy Ministrels. Every evening.
ALHAMBRA—Grand Concerts.
PorxrEcHNic—Professor Pepper's War Lecture. After-
noon and evening. •
MADAME TUSSAUD'S (Baker-street)—From 10 a.m. till 10
p.m. Is. ; extra rooms, 6d.

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London, England, 1871-02-17

SPORTING.

19.—LoNpoN BETTING, daily—£l 19s. per quarter.
20.—RESULTS of the fifty most important Race Days during
the season—Z2 10s. for the year.
MANCHESTER BETTING—£I 19s. per quarter.
WEEKLY PAPERS.

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Any of the news services supplied on one day per week for
weekly papers at one-sixth of the cost of a daily supply (without
discount), provided an order is given for twelve mouths, with
quarterly prepayments.
PARLIAMENT (8, 9, and 10), as above, supplied to weekly
papers during the session for £2 10s., one-half prepaid.
London, England, 1871-02-17

NEW MEMBERS.

Mr. Leeman took the oath and his seat for York. The
hon. gentleman was introduced by Mr. Mundella and Sir
J. Bazley.
Sir 11. Storkes took the oath and his seat for Ripon.
The hon. and gallant member was introduced by Mr.
Glyn.

THE EDUCATION QUESTION.
Sir M. H. BEACH asked the Vice-President of the
Council whether, acting in pursuance of a statement made

by the Endowed Schools Commissioners, it was intended
generally to devote to education of a higher grade funds
which had been distinctly left for the purpose of primary

or elementary education.
Mr. FORSTER said there was no power given to_the
Commissioners to devote any sums to the purposes of edu-
cation. The Act was passed in this form. The Commis-
sioners were appointed to prepare schemes to be submit-
ted to the Edueation Department for their approval or
disapproval, after which they would be submitted for the
assent of the House. The Commissioners were acting in a
purely ministerial capacity, and he thought they ought
not to be interfered with. The commissioners were very
anxious that everything they did, and every step they took
should be published. The bon. member, however, had
used only an abstract of the document, and the context
would give a somewhat different colour to it ; and the
whole document was at his service if he liked to call at the
office. (Cheers.)

THE TRADES UNIONS' BILL AND
THE PRESS.

Mr. STAVELY HILL gave notice that tio-morrow he
would ask the Home Secretary how it was that the Trades
Unions' Bill had been placed in the hands of an editor of
a newspaper, and an analysis published to-day before it
was in the hands of the House. (Hear, hear.)
London, England, 1871-02-17

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THE BALLOT BILL.

We understand that the Ballot Bill which Mr. Forster
will introduce this evening will be a radical measure, pro-
viding for real secrecy by disallowing a scrutiny. The
Government is prepared, as we are informed, to adopt
Mr. Fawcett's clause, imposing the necessary expenses of
elections on the constituencies, and to abolish the present
form of nomination and declaration of the poll on the
hustings.--Daily News.

The Marquis of Normanby, the' new Governor of
Queensland, will sail for that colony on the 26th April.
Prince Napoleon has entered upon a lease of
108, Lancaster Gate, Hyde Park, and will take up his
residence there at a very early date. He is said to have
already arrived in London.—Birmingham Post.

Mr. Motley has arrived at the Hague for the pur-
pose of making historical researches in the Dutch archive&
The Queen of Holland has placed her villa "Le petit
Loo " at his disposal.

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" A.PARPMENTS TO LET"
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sum Assured.

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London, England, 1871-01-04

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To Officers in the Army and Navy.
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Schools of Instruction, 166, City-road, E.C. For terms and
opinions of, the press apply to
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London, England, 1871-01-04

CUMULATIVE VOTING.

The member for Bury St. Edmund's, though
favourable to the extension of cumulative voting to
constituencies which vote for school boards, is very
much opposed to the privilege being granted in respect
of parliamentary elections. Anything which gives indi-
vidual voters more voting power will, in his opinion,
strengthen the power of cliques to secure a candi-
date's return, but will diminish the influence of
political motives. In school board elections there
is, Mr. Hardcastle argues, a reason why minorities
should have a power given to them disproportionate
to their numerical importance. No one, however,
would urge that when such boards have to legislate,
it would be fair to give the representatives of mi-
norities more power than that of the
majority. There aro two distinct elements concerned
in the different elections—in the one a personal
element, given to enable men to choose and return
men who are neighbours, friends, or local residents,
and therefore qualified to undertake the oversight of
the educational system, in the way that the respective
supporters of the candidates in the election most
desire. In the other case the element is political, an
element which should return men to a national as-

sembly who would not have to support local an d
selfish ends so much as to take fon nterast in
questions solely for the welfare of the whole country.

SCIENCE IN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS.

Tile question whether practical scientific instruc-
tion ought to be made a leading feature, or a feature
at all, in the secular department of the new
education system is engaging much attention
among several of our best known proles-
Ord. In a letter to the Birmingham
Gazette, Mr. Smith, F.R.A.S., has just added his
testimony in favour of the proposal. In a lengthened
tour throug,h the Middle and Western States of
America, Mr. Smith found that under the American
common school boards system the schools
ha I done an immense amount of good
in inspiring the pupils with a love of
science in general. The effects showed themselves in
an intelligent smartness and aptitude which he
regrets is yet unknown among the young of this
country,
London, England, 1871-01-04

SPIDERS.

An exceptional number of prosperous spiders were
noticed on the premises of a quill-pen manufacturer
in the city of London, whose business was disposed
of a short time ago. It turned out that these
quantities of well-fed insects were the consequence,
not of neglect, but of design. The
feathers of the goose-quill are infested
by a most destructive species of moth,
for whici spiders have an especial pred fiction,
and therefore quill-pen manufacturers keep up their
stock of the commonly despised insect with much
care. Spiders are in quill manufactories as valuable
as cats in granaries. It is truly remarked of this
pleasant story that the spider has been under a cloud
ever since his perseverance stimulated Robert Bruce
to fresh efforts, and now he appears in a favourable
light agtin. Why do not other classes of the com-
munity profit by the lesson, and keep, say, carrion
9
crows •
London, England, 1871-01-04

MUTUAL LOAN FUND ASSOCIATION
(Incorporated by Act of Parliament, 1859).
4, RUSSELL-STREET, COVENT-GARDEN, LONDON,
And 38, QUEEN'S-ROAD, BRIGHTON,
ADVANCES MONEY upon personal security, Bills of Sale,
Freehold or Leasehold Property, for one, two, or throe years,
payable weekly, monthly, or quarterly. Bills promptly dis-
counted. Forms free on receipt of stamped envelope.
EDWARD HARPER, Secretary.
London, England, 1871-01-04

THE MONEY MARKET.

CITY, Two o'CLocK.

On the Stock Exchange to day there has been a re-
covery of per cent. in Spanish Stocks. The English
Funds are firm. Consols are cjboted 92i to 921. for money,
and 921. for the new account ; New and Reduced 94 to
921.
In the Foreign Market Milian of 1861, is quoted 551
to 551; Spanish Three per Cents., 29 to 291. ex div. ;
Turkish Five per Cents., 431 to 431- ; ditto.of 1869, 491 to
50 ; Egyptian of 1868, 7711 to 78 ; Peruvian of 1865, 90
to 91 ex div. ; French Scrip, 11 to 1/ dis.
The new German Loan has advanced to 1 prem.

Private letters from Paris of the 30th of December,
received in the city, state that the evacuation of Mont
Avron had created a certain excitement, but that there
had been no disturbances. The suffering had become
very severe, the want of fuel being especially felt. Pro-
visions also get very scarce. There was hardly any
business doing, and the Bourse. was rather flat. Rentes
were quoted 51f. 70c., and the New Loan 52f. 80c. The
spirit of the people was kept up by the announcement of
a renewed offensive movement, and by the report that
the Northern army was near Oriel. The Government
had distributed, as a New Year's gift, 208,0001bs of pre-
served meat, 104,0001b5. of beans, 104,0001b5. of coffee,
and the same quantity of chocolate. Another letter
affirms on goad authority that the city is very near its
surrender, and that this event will occur before the 20th
of January.

Berlin papers of the Ist of January contain an adver-
tisement, signed by the diplomatic agent for the Danubian
Principalities in Berlin, Mr. L. Steege and by Dr.
Stronsberg, as attorney for the concessionaires. It says
that the war has hindered the finishing of a section of 60
or 70 German miles, until just at the close of the year,
that this circumstance has prevented the government from
taking it over, and that, therefore, a dispute arose whether
the concessionaires or the Government were to pay the
coupons falling dus on the Ist of January. Nevertheless,
the concessionaires declare that they will pay the coupons
on the 31st of March, 187 L
The liquidators of the Joint Stock Discount Company
(Limited), in a report of the progress of their labours,
have announced that the general result is that, unless
some unforeseen circumstances occur, they will be in a
position during March next; without having realised any
of the securities of importance, to satisfy all admitted
claims against the company.

Many extracts from American newspapers having
appeared in the English journals, containing incorrect
state vents of the delay of American traffic caused by the
interruption of the two English cables, the following par-
ticulars have been forwarded as to the present traffic by
the French Atlantic Cable :--The work forwarded ave-
rages above 7,000 words daily, being at the rate of five
words a minute for the whole 24 hours, a speed which
suffices to clear off all the messages sent within the day,
On some days nearly 10,000 words have been transmitted
in the 24 hours, showing that the capacity of , the Cable is
much more than sufficient to convey the present average
traffic.
London, England, 1871-01-04

In royal &to., handsomely hot din cloth, full gilt, gilt edges
• price 205.. post free 21s.
THE ILLUSTRATED NATURAL HISTORY
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Giving a full description of the perfect insect from nature: also a
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Appearance, and Localities where found. Each moth is drawn from
nature by George Willis, and engraved in his best style by John
Kerchner. The figures are life-size of every species and if varieties
require it, three, four, five, and even six figures are given The work
is complete in thirty-one monthly numbers, at 6d. each. The work is
also issued in quarterly parts, in covers, at Is. 6d. each part. Part X.
now ready, price 2s, Back numbers reprinted, and may be had.

"We congratulate British entomologists on the completion and
publication of this magnificent work."—Field.
" Both to the beginner and the proficient in that study this work
will be invaluable. '—Daily Telegraph.
"It is illustrated with life-size figures from nature of each species,
and of the more striking varieties, and it possesses great advantages
over all similar works, inasmuch as the caterpillar of each moth,
with his habits and season, is described. This, to collectors, will be
an immense boon, and by its means they will be enabled to obtain
nastily rare specimens."—Standard.
.

"'the completion of Mr. Newman' work on the British Moths is a
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With the help of these and the very excellent woodcuts, even a
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