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The Sun.
London, England, 1870-12-15

THE MEMBERS FOR HACKNEY.

Mr. Helms and Mr. Reed. have been giving the
usual vacation account of their stewardship to their
constituents at Hackney. The latter believed
that the people of Ireland were satisfied
with the Irish Land Bill. He did not
think that the interests of the poor were sufficiently
regarded in the use of scholastic endowments. The
latter should not be class institutions. Mr. Reed
thought that the House of Lords would soon have to
give way to public opinion and agree to a change in
the uses of these endowments. The Education
Bill was not complete, and would
re-
quire careful revision and future legislation.
He was opposed to the increase of 20,000 in the
army, because he thought the navy was sufficient to
protect the country. Mr. Reed quoted some sta-
tistics to shew the evil effects produced by war. In
August last year the value of the exports from
Prussia and the Hanse towns to this country was
,L 2,053,000, white in August, 1870, it only amounted
to £190,000. Mr. Holms directed his remarks to the
Consular and Diplomatic services, and pointed out
the necessity forreformin these departments, and also
the necessity for reform in the army. The Admiralty
he believed to be in a favourable condition. I'he
meeting paesed a vote of confidence in both gentle-
men.
London, England, 1870-12-15

FIRE AT PRESTON.

Yesterday afternoon the cotton mill in Church-street,
Preston, was totally destroyed by fire, the flames also
spreading to an adjoining building, and causing consider-
able damage. It was only with difficulty that the opera-
tives managed to effect an escape, many of them having
to jump out of the windows. An old man named Lingard
was nearly trampled to death in the rush triat was made
down the stairs when the first alarm was given.

CHARGE OF MANSLAUGHTER AGAINST A
MASTER. _

A blacksmith, named Lownsborough, living at Bee-
ford, near Driffield, has been committed for trial by the
coroner's jury for the manslaughter of a lad, 17 years of
age, named Frank Walker, who was in his employment.
The evidence disclosed that deceased had been frequently
kicked and beaten and otherwise ill-treated. Walker,
before he died, deposed that on one occasion the prisoner
had burnt him with a hot shovel.

ASSAULT AT A GUNPOWDER FACTORY.
At the Ashton Petty Sessions yesterday, John Walton,
aged 16, was charged with assaulting a- girl named
Elizabeth Powell. Both of them were employed at
Kynock's cartridge manufactory. While she was en-
gaged in sorting a quantity or Chassepot cartridges he
began to smoke, and when she expostulated he swore at
her. The manager, therefore, dismissed him. The next
day defendant waited for complainant and assaulted her.
The important was fact elicited. by the magistrates that
within three or four yards of the cartridges upon
which complainant was employed, and where defendant
was smoking, a fire was kept. The magistrates assuming
this statement true, said Kynock was guilty of criminal
negligence in permitting it, and hoped Government would
inquire into it. The 'defendant was sentenced to 14 days
hard labour.
London, England, 1870-12-15

AMY ROBSART; New Drama, characters by
Messrs. T. C. KING, Morton, Tavares, J. B. Howard,
Brittain Wright, F. Moreland, F. Charles, J. Neville, Fawden,
Yokes, F. Stanforth, H. Naylor, and Fred. yokes, THIS EVEN-
ING, Dec. 15.—THEATRE ROYAL DRURY-LANE.

A MY ROBSART; New Drama. The Over hire and
Incidental Music selected and composed by W. C. Levey,
executed by an increased Orchestra and numerous Chorus.
The Ballet and Grouping of Crowds arranged by Mr. John Cor-
nack. Tho whole produced under the direction of Mr. Edward
Aiding at a Quarter to Eight THIS EVENING. Dec. 15.
£HEATRE ROYAL, DRURY-LANE.

ADOXIESTIO HERCULES, New Farce, by
Martin Becher, at Eleven o'clock THIS EVENLNG, Dec. 15.
-,THEATRE ROYAL DRURY-LANE.

A DELPHI THEATRE. ROYAL.—SoIe Pro-
prietor, Mr. BENJAMIN WEBSTER. • Managers, Mr. B.
*EBSTER. and Mr. F. B. CHATTERTON.—TIIS EVENING, at 7,
THE GREEN BUSHES, OR ONE HUNDRED YEARS AGO.
Miami, Madame Celeste, Mrs. Alfred Mellon, Mrs. Billington,
Mr. Billington, Mr. Ashley, Mr. John Rouse, Mr. C. IL
Stephenson, Mr. C. Sennet, &c. To conclude with THE
MILLINER'S HOLLIDAY. Mr. John Rouse and Miss Emma
Barnett,

-1 T. JAMES'S THEATHE.-L-Lessee and
Manageress, Mrs. JOHN WOOD. LAST WEEK
OF FERNANDE. This Evening at 7.45 great play,
FERNANDE, Messrs. Perron, Leeson, Lin Rayne, Murray,
and L. Brough ; Mrs. Hermann Vezin, Miss Larkin, Miss Fannie
eirough, Miss Turner, and Mrs. John Wood.—Doors open at 0.30.
At 7, TO 'OBLIGE BENSON, by Tom Taylor, Esq. Messrs.
Harry Cox, Grainger, Mervin ; Misses Marian Inch and H.
Everard, At 7.45, FERNANDE. At 10.30, CHRISTMAS EVE,
by C. S. Cheltnman, Esq. Messrs. Harry Cox. Dan Leeson, and
Lionel Brough.—Box-office 11 to 6. No fees.
London, England, 1870-12-15

THE TELEGRAPH SERVICE.

A fire broke out at Leeds yesterday morning, shortly
after one a.m., in a house, on the roof of which was a
standard carrying several telegraph wires, lately the pro-
perty of the United Kingdom Telegraph Company, but
now belonging to the Post Office. The standard was
burnt, and the wires severed. Communications between.
London and Newcastle, Glasgow, Edinburgh, and Aber-
deen will, in consequence, be delayed during the repair of
the mischief. The premises in which the fire originated,
occupied by Messrs. Broadhead, picture dealer's and frame
makers, were totally destroyed. The damage is estimated
at £lO,OOO.

The chairmanship of the County Monaghan
has become vacant by the death of Mr. Charles Shaw,
Q. a
A writ for a new election in the County Meath,
to fill the vacancy caused by the death of the late Mr.
Corbally, will be issued on Monday next.
John Murray, a stationcr at Leeds, has been fined
£5 for personating a voter at the recent election of a
School Board for that town.

Tho promoters of the Norwich election petition
hale given notice that they do not intend to claim the
seat for Mr. Huddleston, Q.C. ; the recriminatory charges
of the Liberals will thus not be gone into.

The Town Council of Bradford on Tuesday agreed
to purchase the undertaking of the local Gas Company for
the sum of £210,000, which is equal to a payment of £95
for each original £25 share.
Mr. Herbert Paul Richards, 8.A., and scholar of
Bailiol College, Oxford, was yesterday afternoon elected
to the vacant fellowship at Wadham College, Oxford.
There were seven candidates.
The Chester Courant states that Earl Grosvenor,
heir of the Marquis of Westminster, was confirmed by
the Bishop of Chester, in the chapel of the right rev. pre-
late's palace, Dee Side, on Saturday week.
The Atlantic Cable Company of New York will,
according to the Finunciei, early in the ensuing summer,
lay a cable between Neiv York and a port in Holland,
and it is stated that this Cable is to be specially con-
nected with the lines that communicate with Russia, via
Denmark.
TIIE MARQUIS OF CHOLMONDELEY PREACHING AT
CREWE.--The Marquis of Cholmondeley preached in the
Primitive Chapel, Heath-street, Crewe, on' Thursday
evening. The spacious building was crowded by a most
intelligent and attentive audience, attracted by the high
reputation which the noble marquis has attained as a
preacher. 'The noble preacher took for his text Galatians
in., 10 and 13,—Crewe Guardian. ,
London, England, 1870-12-15

SIR STAFFORD NORTIICOTE ON CANADA.

Sir Staffbrd Northcote has lectured, at the Credi-
ton Working Men's Club, on the connection of
Canada with the British Empire, and the character-
iStics of the colony. After commenting on the
difference of climate in North America and corre-
sponding latitudes of Europe, he said that better
cultivation of the soil might lessen the severity ot'
American winters. Few countries were 80 advan
tageous to English emigrants as Canada. They found
there a Constitutional Government like that of Eng-
land, and many other advantages. Any one who
was willing to work might get on there, and might
attain a good position, even without capital, by dint
of energy and patience. Ile believed the connection
of England with Canada was a most desirable
one. British North America formed a connection
with our posSessions In the East, with the Austra-
lian colonies, and the South American possessions.
'The preservation of the British Empire would tend
greatly to the preservation of peace, as that Empire,
from its very nature, could not be an aggressive one.
It was calculated to check the warlike tendencies of
other nations, by promoting commerce.
London, England, 1870-12-15

ENGLISH CIIErneII UNION

It is said te be the intention of at least the Bir-
mingham Nonconformists, to prosecute an agitation
in favour of the disestablishment of the Church
during the next session of Parliament. The cam-
paign of the Nonconformists waii fittingly . opened
on Tuesday evening, when a resolution was
passed in the town, approving of Mr.
Mialrs promise to introduce the, question
into Parliament. The meeting was attended
by Mr. J. Carvell . Williams, secretary of ,the
Liberation Society, and . the arguments impressed
upon the audience wore to the effect that the pre-
sent " internal 'cindition" of the Church of England
necessitated the application of the principles already
adopted" with respect to Ireland.

DOOM OF THR ENGLISH CHURCH.

The quarterly meetin3- of the ,Finglish Church
Union has taken place under sunewhat exciting cir-
cumstances. The suspension of Mr. Macicoaochie
was of course the prominent subject of discussion,
and very strong feeling was manifested. Resolutions
passed at various provincial district meetings were
read, declaring the decision of the Judicial Committee
to be erroneous,. unjust, and tyrannical, and protest-
ing agaiust any civil power having power to suspend
a priest of the Church. Some of these meetings went
to fax as to urge upon the Church Union to
London, England, 1870-12-15

ENLARGED EXPERIENCE.

The siege of Paris can scarcely fail to extend our
knowledge of matters relating to eating, as well as
ballooning and the like. There is no knowing that
several animals hitherto despised may not be added
to the short list of those regarded as eligible for

food. -The prejudice against horseflesh can scarcely
endure now that two millions of people have more
or less subsisted upon that kind of meat. And dog,
cat, and rat may follow. The Belgians are already,
in their enthusiastic imitation of the Parisians,
beginning to eat rat—they are so anxious
not to be behindhand in the genuine
Paris ton. A Tournay paper mentions the fact that
a rat supper had occurred there. Two well-dressed
ratcatchers ply their vocation in the slaughter-house,
where the animals abound, and the finest specimens
are selected for the kitchen. A second feast is coming
off in a day or two, and the guests at the first were
too much enchanted with the trial of the new dish

not to wish to repeat the experiment. With mush-
rooms, rat is said to be delicious. This is an example
which the gentlemen of the •Langham ought not to
be slow in following.
London, England, 1870-12-15

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London, England, 1870-12-15

AMY ROBSART; new drama: Characters by
Miss NEILSON, Misses Fanny Addison, Jesse Vokes,
Kemp, J. Mortin, and Rosina Vokes, at a Quarter to Eight
o'clock THIS EVENING, Dec. 15.—THEATRE ROYAL DRURY-
LANE.
London, England, 1870-12-15

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all occasions, and all classes ; also Hosiery and Drapery, Rats
and Caps, Boots and Shoes, and complete outfits for all climates.

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London, England, 1870-12-15

THE EDUCATION ACT AT STAFFORD.

At a meeting of the Stafford Town. Council yesterday,
it was resolved to apply to the Education Department for
leave to elect a school board.

COLLISION IN QUEENSTOWN HARBOUR.

As the screw steamer Fire Queen, belonging to Messrs.
Harrison, of Liverpool, cotton laden, from Orleans, was
leaving Queenstown harbour, where she had coaled.
on her way to Liverpool, she ran into the barque Dry-
dens, belonging to Mr. Drydens, of North Shields. The
barque, which was carrying a cargo of wheat from
Odessa, was struck on the starboard bow, and immedi-
ately sank in the harbour, which she was just entering, in
ten fathoms of water. The Fire Quecn had to be put
back and grounded, her fore compartment being full of
water. Both vessels at the time of the collision were in
the charge of branch pilots. Fortunately no lives were
lost.
London, England, 1870-12-15

THE GA_RIBILDIAN VICTORY AT AUTUN

There can be no doubt that the Garibaldian defeat at.
Dijon was followed in a few days by a victory at Autun.
The details of this affair, given in the Carleruhe Gazette,
clearly leave the advantage with the Garibaldians.
Keller's brigade made the attack upon the French posi-
tion at Autun " There was a warm fight, in which our
artillery poured a brisk fire into the place, while the in-
fantry (2nd Battalion sth Regiment), partly wading
through a deep brook, advanced within 1,200 paces of it.
They encountered, however, as it seems, superior
hostile forces, and the battalion was suddenly
exposed to a flank attack of several battalions
advancing from Chalon-sur-Sabne. The enemy had six or
eight guns. The infantry retired on their rendezvous
position on the Dijon and Autun road, whence they
afterwards occupied the village of St. Pantal4on, imme-
diately abutting on the town, while the artillery re-
sumed its fire upon it. The enemy's fire had mean-
while everywhere ceased. After a short time the brigade
commenced its retreat on Dracy St. Loup. On the 3d
unexpected obstructions to the retreat were met with
at Chateaunenf. The wooded heights were occupied by
hostile columns, which had arrived, it appears, from
the west in order to intercept our troops. A
contest ensued, in which our Infantry, actively supported
by the artillery, of their own accord, as it were, stormed
the steep heights—one of the most brilliant exploits of our
brave troops in the whole campaign. The enemy was dis-
lodged, and the brigade were thus enabled meanwhile to
continue their march without molestation. The detach-
ment which had dispersed the enemy rejoined the brigade.
This seems to have been the general course of the expedi-
tion. That painful losses were not wanting need not be
said, and the list of losses, which cannot long be delayed,
wfll give precise information on this point."
London, England, 1870-12-15

PITALSBO URG.

Phalsbourg, which has just capitulated, is the for-
tress that is made memorable in the charming
Blocus, the work of the literary twins, Erckmann-
Chatrian. It is liketvise noticeable for having
withstood the longest siege in the war—so far. It

was invested a few days after the battle of
Woertb, and the contest for its possession has but
just terminated. Whilst other commandants
were,swearing to fight to the last biscuit, and sur-
rendering in a day or two after the bombardment
opened, the governor at Phalsburg obstinately
held out for four months. The Prussians,
who have not been backward in recognising the
bravery of their opponents, much admired this
gallantry, and promised the commandant a good
dinner when he did enter their camp. All the 'for-
tresses in Alsace and Lorraine have now fallen ex-
copt Bolfort and Bitehe. The former cannot hold
out Much loliger, the latter is not seriously in-
vested.
London, England, 1870-12-15

LIFEBOAT SERVIOES.--During the Storms of
the past eleven months the National Lifeboat Institution
has contributed to the saving of 918 lives from various ship-
wrecks and 24 vessels from destruction. It has also expended
£23,287 in the sanie period on its Lifeboat Establishments, in
addition to granting £2,023 for rewards.
The Institution has now 223 Lifeboat Stations under its
management.
Contributions are earnestly solicited, and will be thankfully
received by the London and Country bankers, and by the Secre-
tary, Richard Lewis, Esq.„ at the Institution, 14, John-street,
Adelphi, Loudon.
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London, England, 1870-12-15

FOOD.

The Etoile Belge has received a communication from its
financial correspondent at Paris on the subject of the food
which can be obtained in the capital He says our daily
rations have again been diminished ; we have no more
than 40 grammes of meat every day. It is intended to
distribute alternately beef, horseflesh, and salt provisions,
by which means we can hold out till February. Although
the taxes have not increased, living costs more and
more. Potatoes are from 6f. to 7f. a bushel ; a fine
chicken costs 20 francs, and a poor one 12
francs; a goose 70 francs, and an ordinary rabbit
20 francs. The cat is sold at sixpence the pound, but the
dog is less highly esteemed, and is only worth twopence
halfpenny the pound. The rat is sold from twopence to
fourpence a pound, according to its appearance. If every
one would consent to eat this animal there would be a
snflicient store in the drains and sewers to furnish suste-
nance for some weeks. The prices of bread and wine do
not increase, the former is good and abundant. Immense
quantities of sea-biscuits are being manufactured.
London, England, 1870-12-15

ENGLAND'S GREAT GUN.

The final operation in constructing the monster
cannon at the Woolwich factories has been suc-
cessfully performed, and the gun only needs to be
vented and proVed to be ready for service. The gun,
now complete, weighs 35 tons 7 c*t., its diameter at
the mUzzleis lft. Din., and at the breech .4ft. Bin. It
is rifled on the Woolwich system, and the interior. of
the bore is less than a foot. It is expected to throw.
a shot seven hundred pounds in,weight, and to pierce
iron armour of fifteen inches thickness. The
ordinary charge of powder is calculated at
1201b5., and the proof charge 1501bs. The
famous Krupp gun, the boast of the Prussians,
weighs 40 tons, thus being five tons heavier than
the Woolwich gun; but its projectile weighs only
6001b5., and it had not been proved with that amount
when exhibited in Paris. The Krupp gun must now
be content with occupying the second place in the
list of powerful ordnance, for the monster cannon
just being completed will excel it. The cost of the
piece is Moderate, being £2,500, instead of £3,500—
like Sir Willam Armstrong's estimate, or £6,000
, like Sir Joseph WhitiiVortlfs.
London, England, 1870-12-15

BIRT HS.

On the 11th inst., at Ealing, the wife of Charles Arthur
Patten, Esq., of a son.
On the 12th inst., at 49, Carlton-hill, N.W., the wife °I
Thomas C. Venables, of a daughter.

MARRIAGES.
On the 13th inst., at Bromley St. Leonard's, George W.
Dunn, Esq., of Pembroke Dock, to MarY Catherine
Jane, youngest daughter of the late John Bowen, Esq.,

of SoUihamPton. -
On the 10th inst., at St. Luke's, Lower Norwood, \Yu).
A. Spinks, Esq., of Oxnea,d, Norfolk, to Letitia Eliza-
beth, younger daughter of the late Thomas H. Alley,
Esq., of Buxton Lodge, Norfolk.

DEATHS.
On the 13th inst., at 37, Brompton-square, S.W., George
Broome, Esq.
On the 11th inst., at 12, West-street, Colchester, gr.
Francis Dodd, aged 64.

London : Printed by GIDEON ACLAND BOYCE,
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Tim Sus Office, No. 112, Strand, in the Precinct of the
Savoy, in the County of Middlesex.
'Thursday, December 15, Is7o,
London, England, 1870-12-15

WRECK OF. A BARQUE.

Yesterday morning, during a fresh breeze from the
S. S.E. , with a heavy fog and misty rain, the barque Forest
Flower, Rymer master, of Scarborough, from Almema for
Newcastle, with lead and grass, got upon Corton Sand,
and struck upon a sunken wreck, The crew of sixteen
hands were taken off by the lifeboat and taken to the
Sailors' Home. She is upwards of 500 tons register, and
laying upright, with canvas on her, and bearing to S.E.
If the weather continues fine, efforts will be made to get
her off.
London, England, 1870-12-15

rIIHEATRE ROYAL, DRURY LANE.-
1 Under the patronage of their Royal Highnesses the
Prince and Princess of Wales.—Miss NEILSON has the honour
to announce that her FIRST BENEFIT at this Theatre will
take place on MONDAY, December 19, on which occasion her
Maje.ity's servants will perform, at 7.46, Shakespeare's Tragedy
of ROMEO AND JULIET. Romeo, Mr. J. B. Howard ; Mer-
cutio, Mr. T. C. King; Juliet, Miss Neilson. After the Tragedy
Miss Neilson will recite Tennyson's Poem, " The Charge of the
Light Brigade." The performance to commence with the farce
of PHOBUS'S FIX. To conclude with the farce of A
DOMESTIC HERCULES. Doors open at half-past 0, commence
at 7. Boa-office open from 10 till 5 daily.
London, England, 1870-12-15

and piquet ; others gossip over the news of the day
with .the artillerymen, • who are keeping guard by
the side of their cannon. Some go away on leave, or dis-
appear without leave ; they make excursions beyond the
ramparts, or shut themselves up in the billiard-room of
some café. Many make during the course of the day
frequent visits to the innumerable canteens, which succeed
each other almost without interruption along the Rue des
Ramparts. Here old women have lit a few sticks under a
pot, and sell for a penny the glass a horrible brew called
petit noir,'• composed of sugar, eau de vie, and the
grains of coffee, boiled up together. Behind there is
a line of cook shops, the proprietors of which
announce that they have been commissioned to provide
fpod. These speculators offer for sale greasy soup, slices
of horse, and every species of alcoholic drink. Each
company has, too, its cantiniere, and round her cart there
is always a crowd. It seldom happens that more than
one half of the men of the battalion are sober. Fortu-
nately, the cold of the night air sobers
them. , Between eight and nine in the evening there
is a gathering in the tent. A circle is formed in
t round a single candle, and whilst the flasks go round
tale succeeds to song, and song to tale, until at length
all fall asleep, and are only interrupted in their
slumbers until morning by the corporal, who, once every
hour, enters and calls out the names of those who are to
go on the watch. The abuse of strong drink makes
shameful ravages in our ranks, and is produc-
tive 'of serious disorder. Few nights pass without
false alarms, without shots foolishly fired upon
imaginary enemies, and without lamentable accidents.
Every night there are disputes, which often degenerate
into fights, and then in the morning, when explanations
take place, these very explanations are an excuse for
recommencing drinking. Rules, indeed, are not wanting
to abate all this, but the misfortune is that they are never
executed. The indiscipline of the National Guard con-
trasts strangely with the patriotism of their words.
Most of the insubordination may be ascribed to drunken-
ness, but the mauvaise tenuc, which is so apparent in too
many battalions, Is due also to many other causes. The
primary organisation of the National Guard was ill-
conceived and ill-executed, and when the enrolments had
been made, and the battalions formed, day after day a
fresh series of orders were promulgated, so diffuse, so
obscure, and so contradictory, that the officers, despairing
to make head or tail of them, gave up any attempt to
enforce them."
London, England, 1870-12-15

LONDON,

CORNER of MINORIES and ALDGATE.
NEW OXFORD-STREET, CORNER OF HART-STREET.
CORNER of TOTTENHAM-COURT-ROAD and EUSTON-ROAD.

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► UHEATRE ROYAL DILL Y-L A N P..:.—Sole
1 Lessee and Manager, Mr. F. B. CHATVIRTON.--ThiS
Theatre having been re-decorated under the direction of Mr.
C. J. Phipps, F.S.A., Is now Open for the AUTUM N DRA VATIC
SEASON, THIS EVENING, Dec. 15. Doors open atlhalf-past Six,
commence at Seven o'clock, and terminate at half-past
Eleven. Prices to the public parts. of the Theatre from
Sixpence to Seven Shillings. Private Boxes from One to Four
Guineas. Box-office open from Ten till Five daily.
London, England, 1870-12-15

OUR WAR MA.TERIALS.

The public is at this moment grossly deceived as to the
condition of our war material. Plausible explanations
and exact statistical returns are always ready in
answer to any inquiry or complaint in Parliament.
many most important matters these statements and
the figures - tendered in support of them—(We
have no hesitation in saying so)—are false and mis-
leading. Every day brings us new and startling assur•
antes on that head. It is true, we believe, that now, in
these dangerous times, army and navy have no sufficient
supply of powder. If we were to be brought into
a war now, there, would be too few guns, and
for all practical purposes no powder for large
guns at all. Economy has left us without that
article. Economy, finding out its poverty, has been
compelled to apply to the gunpowder makers at a time
when their mills are fully employed ; and the answer
Economy gets from these manufacturers is, that they
will be happy to supply powder to her Majesty's Govern'
ment at some forty per cent. beyond its normal price ; and
not for less. It should be observed also that even at this price
at least a year must elapse before the deficiency
can be made good !—a year from this threatening time
That is the current story, and we have reason to believe it
to be literally true. Economy, then, we see, must be
sorely tempted to do without powder at all : sacrifice
everthing—our allies, our honour, our interests—rather
than be compelled to avow itself, as otherwise it must, A
blundrr and a crime.—Pall Mall Gazette.

[ADVERTISEMENT.]—Holloway's PlLs.—lnfluenza.—n°
the subjugation of disease and the preservation of health;
it is all important to maintain the purity of the blood, au('
to keep its channels clear, that no foulness nor obstruc-
tions shall impede the life-sustaining current. By these
means are Holloway's Pills all powerful in restoring and
protecting the human frame, and freeing it from influenza,
congestions, inflammations, neuralgic and gouty pains,
short, from the many dangerous maladies arising frote
bad. blood. A pure circulation is good security for life
and health ; when it is right the nerves are in excelleot
condition, and oh the order, harmony and completeness
of these two systems, depend the perfection of life,
energy, health, and happiness.
London, England, 1870-12-15

TECHNICAL EDUCATION,

A meeting has been held in the Mansion House in
support of a national university for technical
education. Mr. Gourley, M.P., stated that
a conference would be held next February for the
purpose of obtaining the fulleat informa-
tion on the subject, and of comparing
the condition of England in this respect
with that of other countries. As soon as
possible application would be made for a
Royal Charter, and degrees and diplomas would be
granted in the different branches of study that were
pursued in the University. This topic was
alluded to by Mr. Locke, M.P., in distributing the
prizes at the iSrewington School of Art. He said he
had known' men who had risen from' the ranks of
mere mechanics to the.highest position by devoting
themselves to the laws and rules which
regulated their calling. With regard to tech-
nical education this country was behind
other countries, espeCially Germany, which had
made such training serve the purposes of war es
well as of peace. England ought, however, to be
before other nations, for her people enjoyed free
institutions and every man could raise himself by
ability and perseverance. The working classes
should take advantage of the opportunities which'
had been afforded to them by the Government. His
experience on two Committees in the House ,of
Commons led him to hope that they had done so to
some extent.
London, England, 1870-12-15

LUXEMBURG.

The Luxeinburgers make no secret of their dislike
to incorporation with Prussia. The agitation in the
latter State, caused by the news of Prussia's designs,
is intense. The Luxemburg Gazette, a paper printed
in German, publishes an address to the people
declaring that Prussia has been completely deceived
as to the conduct of the Luxemburg Government
and people. All their neighbours are aware how
carefully the Government have endeavoured to pre-
vent all possible complications, and how cheerfully
the people have made sacrifices to relieve the
wounded of both nations. Let them, then, speak
loudly and fearlessly, and Europe will do them
justice. A general petition will be prepared, which
all inhabitants aro called upon to sign, and it will be
forwarded without delay to 'the King and Grand
Duke. It is said that the King of Prussia has been
requested to wait explanations before deciding; but
if the annexation is resolved on, the Prussians are
not likely to " wait explanations." Their pleas are
so utterly frivolous that the less examination they
receive the better.
MR. BRIGHT AND AMERICAN DISCONTENT.

We regret to say that Mr. Bright's extreme deli-
cacy of health would of itself prevent a possibility of
his going to America to negotiate the Alabama ques-
tion. The right hon. gentleman is far from strong.
Indeed, it is stated on trustworthy authority that
but slight exertion might cause him a relapse quite
as serious as the first attack of his recent illness.
Respecting the present American discontentedness
we are enabled .to say that the Government have
received despatches from the United States con-
cerning the seizure of the schooner in Canadian
waters. The tone of the docunients•is not as hostile
as the speech of General Butler led us to anticipate
it might be.
London, England, 1870-12-15

INJURIES TO THE ATLANTIC CABLE.

The New York Herald thinks it worthy of note
that since the successful laying of the Atlantic cables,
that of 1866 is almost the only one that has been
damaged. It was constructed with great rapidity
after the failure in 1865, and was laid
in the summer of 1866, a few weeks before
the broken cable was recovered. In 1867 an
iceberg injured the cable of 1866, but it was soon
repaired. In 1808 it ceased to work, and was two
months silent. The next year the French cable was
laid, and in that year the English cable of 1866
met with another injury. Last August it requi red
repairs for the sixth time, while the cable
of 1865, which has been submerged a year
longer, has worked well all through until now, when
it is believed the fault is owing t 9 the steamer, sent
out to repair again the unlucky 1866 cable, having
grappled the wrong line. Mr. Cyrus Field,
in communicating the news of the dis-
aster to the New York press, states that the
French cable, the only one left in working
order, will transmit from east to west with about its
usual facility, but that from some some unknown
cause it is only able to transmit eastward with great
Idifficulty and slowness.

CATTLE DISEASE.

Whatever be the political complications that are
threatening Luxemburg, the Duchy appears for the
present to have escaped from the dreaded outbreak
of cattle disease. No fresh cases have occurred during
the past week, and it is therefore confidently
hoped that the energetic measures of repression
already taken have arrested its progress, and that
due precautions will serve to keep the enemy at bay.
Great uneasiness is felt in Hainhault lest the march
of the German armies in the north of France
should introduce the disease, and troops have
been sent to the frontiers to reinforce the
Custom House officers, and maintain unceasing
vigilance over the transit of cattle, as frauds are
frequent. In England the progress of the foot and
mouth disease continues to be watched with eagerness.
The Government has appointed veterinary surgeons to
examine the condition of the cattle at the Smithfield
show, and an order has been given by the Privy
Council, permitting exhibitors to take their animals
away into the country, on condition of their being in
charge of a responsible person, who would certify
that he had seen the animals in his custody
slaughtered, after being exhibited by the butchers
who purchased them. Animals to be slaughtered in
the Metropolis are allowed to pass at once.
London, England, 1870-12-15

MISS NEILSON will appear in the character
of AMY ROBSART, in the Drama of that name,
TH/SIEVENING, Dec. 15.—THEATRE ROYAL DRURY-LA NE.

1U R. T. C. KING will appear in the character of
VARNEY, in the new Drama, entitle 4 AMY ROBSART,
THIS- EVENING, Dec. 15.—THEATRE ROYAL DRURY-LANE.

PIHOBUS'S FIX, in which the celebrated
YOKES FAMILY will appear at Seven o'clock THIS
EVENING, Dec.IS.—THEATRE ROYAL DRURY LANE.
London, England, 1870-12-15

NOTHING IMPOSSIBLE,

A GUA AMARELLA restores the Human Hair
1-3,_ to its pristine hue, no matter at what ago.
JNO. GOSNI4II.I, and CO. have at length, with the aid of one of
the most eminent Chemists, succeeded in perfecting this wonder-
ful liquid. It is now offered to the public in a more concentrated
form, and at a lower price.
Sold in bottles, is. each; also 55., 7s. ed., and 15s. each, includ-
iiz brush.
nod Bull Wharf, Angel-passage, 93, Upper Thames-street, Lon-
ion, E.C.
London, England, 1870-12-15

NEWS FROM BORDEAUX.

A telegram from the new French seat of Govern-
Ment, dated Tuesday, gives the following its of
news :—lt is asserted that the French have retaken
the railway junction at Vierzon. A. rumour is
current here that the Prussians have occupied Blois,
but the only facts positively known are those received
from Tours, and dated Sunday last. When the Prus-
einns arrived before Blois, on the left bank of the river,
the bridge over the Loire being broken, they sum-
lzuned the town to surrender, and to restore the
bridge under a threat of bombardment. M. Gam-
u
letta, who was present in the town, formally
refused the .demand. It is asserted that the
,tt°oPs and artillery concentrated at Blois were
a position to' repulse any further attack.
°Mcial despatches dated Alencon, December 12,
stated that the Prussian cavalry stationed at
-Verneuil have left the town. The Prussians
evacuated Dreux, and are proceeding to Versailles
Ohartres. They occupy Conches. Fifteen
hlans entered St. Jean de Losnis on the 12th. A.
detachment of Prussian' infantry has halted outside
the town.

4ltras AN]) ANIMUNITION FOR FRANCE.

The Erie steamer, from New York, has arrived
" Cowes with arms, ammunition, and war materials
lor Prance.

REWARD FOR BISMARCK.
BERLIN, December 1.4 (1.21 p.m.)
Count Bismarck will probably be created Duke.

THE MILITARY FORCES OF AUSTRIA.
PEST; December 14.
General Benedek, in answer to Count Apponyfs
questions as to the military resources of Austria,
stated that since 1868 the army had been increased,
114 that it now numbered, including Landwehr,
1'252)376 men. The number of breechloaders was
'037,000 and 150,000 more had been ordered.
There was an increase of 378 in the number of guns.
Considerable sums were necessary, in order to corn-
jete every branch of the service. The Govern-
-41. silt was quite ready to agree to a Committee of
1 an;11147. There was applause when General.Bene-
"lL eat down, after giving these explanations,
London, England, 1870-12-15

SUDDEN DEATH AT A RAILWAY STATION

Yesterday morning, as Mr. George Livett, of Cam-
bridge, was proceeding by train to Royston, he was taken
suddenly ill, and being removed to the waitiug-room,
shortly afterwards expired. The deceased, who was 65
years of age, took an active part in electioneering matters
in Cambridge on the Liberal side, and was a member of
the corporation for a great number of years.
London, England, 1870-12-15

COUNT BISMARCK A REPUBLICAN.

The Frankfort correspondent of the Telegraph
represents that Count Bismarck is not so hostile to
Republicanism as is generally believed. Overtures
of some kind or other have passed between him and
the German Republicans, and the Chancellor recently
said to a politician who was preaching the infallible
necessity of a Republic sooner or later : "My
dear sir, I am a Republican, but the time is not
come yet." The time is truly not come yet,
and, unless Count Bismarck alters strangely, it is
very far off indeed. If he is a Republican, he
possesses the faculty of concealing his thoughts in
oven greater measure than common report assigns
to him. It was partly by holding out hopes of
future concessions that the Prussian statesman gained
the support of the Monarchical Liberals. " Let us
have German unity, and then ---" was in effect
his offer. German unity is gained ; but where are
the promises, preparations, or even the faint symp-
toms, of the change from a military monarchy to a
constitutional government properly so called ?
London, England, 1870-12-15

HBR M'AJBST Y.

WINDSOR CASTLE, Dec. 14.
The Queen drove out yesterday afternoon, attended b;
the Duchess of Roxburghe.

Her Majesty's dinner party in the evening included
their Royal Highnesses the Prince and Princess Christian,
Princtss Louise, and the Duchess of Roxburghe.

To-day being the anniversary of the death of the la-
mented Prince Consort, her Ma)esty and the Royal Fa-
mily went to the Masoleum at Frogmore this morning at
eleven o'clock.
The Prince and Prineess of Wales arrived from London
a the same hour, and met the Queen there.

ESTABLISHMENT OF A REPUBLICAN CLUB IN
CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY.—The more ardent spirits at the
University of Cambridge, have established a Republican
Club. This is its name, and the name expresses the
political principles on which it is based.

COMPLETION OF THE 35-TON GUN.—The final
operation in the construction of the new experimental 35-
ton gun has been completed in the royal gun factories. It
will be ready to be proved at Plumstea,d and Shoeburyness
in about a fortnight.
THE SEWAGE QUESTION IN CAMBRIDGE.—At a
meeting of the Cambridge Improvement Commissioners,
held on Tuesday, 47 members being present, it was re-
solved, by 38 to 9 votes, that a petition be not presented
to Parliament in favour of the proposed Act for diverting
the sewage of Cambridge from the Cam. The resolution
practically stops legislation on the subject for the present
year.

We are glad to 'hear of an extension of the new
asphalte paving in the noisy city of London. We there-
fore give kudos to Mr. Greenboam, an enterprising tailor
of Gracechurch-street, for having taken the initiative hi
a movement which is to speedily result in the paving of
.Lombard-street with, the .Val de Travers asphalte. There
mast be, one would think, some connection between the
'artistic cutting out of coats and 'the proper arrangement
of slabs of asphalte, or Mr. Greenboam would never have
been chosen by his fellow citizens to see that this new
improveMent is properly dallied out.
London, England, 1870-12-15

THEATRES, AND AMUSEMENTS.

DRURY-LANE—A Domestic Hercules.
Phobus's Fix.

Amy Robsart.

HAYMARKET—The Wolf and the Lamb. The Palace of
Truth. Uncle's Will. Blue Devils.
ADELPHI THEATRE.—Milliner's Holiday. Green Bushes.
VAUDEVILLE—Chiselling. Two Roses. Elizabeth, or
the Invisible Armada.
STRAND—On and Off.
'Prentice.
Gl,ol3E—Board and Residence. Taming of the Shrew.
Marco Spada. Ballet Divertisement.
OPERA CoMIQUE -La Joie Fait Peur.
Letorieres.
ST. JAMES'S—To Oblige Benson. Fernande.

mas Eve.

Living at . Ease.

The Idle

Le Vicomte

Christ

Wormrio—Nell and (Burlesque) Paul and Virginia.
ROYALTY - Wealth, and Whittington Junior and his
Sensation Cat.

GAIETY—Happy Village. .Zampa. Trombalealzar.
QUEEN'S—Day after the Wedding. Midsummer Night's
Dream.

STANDARD —The Wife's Tragedy.
Wakefield.

Ballet. Vicar o

HOLBORN—The Married Bachelor. The Odds. Jezabel.
PRINCE OF WALES'S. Queen Stork. Ours. Locked
In.

PoLYTEcHNic--Professor Pepper's War Lecture. After-
noon and Evening.
EGYPTIAN HALL—Poole and Young's Panorama of the
Franco-Prussian War.

AMPHITHEATRE AND CIRCUS (Holborn)—Scenes in the
Arena.
ST. HALL.—Christy Minstrels. Every evening.
PALMS RoYAL--Professor Faber'a 'Talking Machine.
The Wizard of the East.
ALHAMBRA—Promenade Concert.
MADAME TUSSAUD'S (Baker-street) —From 10 a.m. till 10
p.m. Is.; extra rooms, 6d.
London, England, 1870-12-15

THIS BIRuIINGHAI►I CATASTROPHE.

The strong feeling excited in the Birmingham
district by:the recent tragedy at Witton has in no
degree diminished. The funeral of seventeen of the
victims, those whose remains have been identified;
was attended by two thousand persons. The scene
is described as being a very painful one. It was at
first thought that, having been fellow-sufferers in
the same disaster, they would be buried in the same
grave, as was the ca e after the Abergele accident.
It has been deemed best, however, to give each a
separate grave, and Messrs. Ludlow, the owners at the
unfortunate factory, will bear the whole expense.
Unhappily, the tesk of burying the dead is far from
concluded, for fifteen of those received into the
hospital have died, and an inquest has been opened
on them. All the evidence which has been yet taken
in these, as in the other cases, referred to the ques-
tion of identity, which forcibly illustrates the painful
nature of the accident. In one case the body was
recognised by the loss of a tooth ; in another
by a piece of flannel round the throat ;. in a
third a mother knew her daughter, a girl of
fifteen, by her wearing a pair of her boots. In two
cases girls still living were only recognised by their
own parents by their voices. The explanations as
to the origin of the fire vary greatly, but they all
attribute it in some way or another to the stove.
London, England, 1870-12-15

WARLIKE PREPARATIONS LN RUSSIA•

A correspondent of the Manchester Examiner, writing
from Moscow on Friday, speaks of vast warlike prepara-
tions. " Stores of arms and ammunition are being
collected on every side. The Poltava - Kharkov
Railway—which will unquestionably play an important
part in the event of any active movement against
Turkey—is being pushed forward with as possible
speed, and now lacks only fifty miles of completion. The
Minister of War, acting upon the personal instructions of
the Emperor, has just issued directions respecting the
arrangements of the medical and commissariat depart.
ments which certainly have the air of providing for an
imminent contingency."
London, England, 1870-12-15

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London, England, 1870-12-15

JOHN G 0 SN ELL and CO.'S CHERRY
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gives the teeth a pearl whiteness, protects the enamel from Oecay,
and imparts a pleasant fragrance to tho breath. Price lb. dd.
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London, England, 1870-12-15

AMY ROBSART ; a new Historical Romantic
Drama, written by Andrew Halliday ; founded on Sir
Walter Scott's celebrated novel " Kenilworth," with new and
"haracteristic scenery by William Beverly, at a Quarter to Eight
clock THIS EVENING, Dec. 15 —THEATRE ROYAL DRURY-
LANE.
London, England, 1870-01-08

TELEGRAPH COMPANIES.

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et Atlantic Telegraph lO 13 15
at Do. 8 per cent. lOO 40 45 45 71
at B. and I. Magnetic Tel., lim. 1011 178 183
at Electric & Inter. Telegraph 100 260 265
10 Do. Now 8 12 Up
25 Indo-European Tol., lim all 28 21
6 Loud. Provincial Tel. lim all 21 31
1 Do. Prefer. 10 por cent all 1 1p
10 Mediterra. Eaten. Tel., lim all 6 61
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at Submarine Telegraph
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London, England, 1870-01-08

THE CHESTER CUP.

Hush Money, Knight of the Garter, Nobleman, Glen-
falloch, Zapolya, Cocoa Nut, See Saw, Sylva, Mont Blanc,
Cock of the Walk, Vansittart, Knight of Athol, Merry
Lass, *Startor, Beautiful Bird, R.unping Girl, Formosa,
Albany, Jarnac, Redcap, Sabinus, Vundeuhoff, Paul
Jones, Lopez, Perry Down, AdJlphus, Thorwaldsen,
Robespierre, Cherie, Mexico, Albania, Fairwiud, Nero,
Lawrence, Newsman, Geoffrey, Dolphin, Nilsson, Walnior,
Chamade c, Martiniqu.3, Morna, Sider° ite, Nyl Gan, Lic-
tor, Doansfield, Ploughboy, Call, Locksley, Sentry-Go
Bertha, *Lumley, Lord Marcus, _Egoan, Maid of Derwent
f, Numa Pompilius, Fearnought, *Hobart, Red Rice,
Nuago, Good Hope, Lord Hawthorn, Tabonret, Excise-
man, The Scout, High Church, Captivator, Douglas, Vest-
minstor, Cap-a-Pie, Miss Sheppard, Queen of Hearts, Wild
Flower, Play, Not Out, Silenui, Jollyboat, Free Trade,
Consternation, Theo, Vintner, Bonny Swell, Fervacques,
Scarboro', Fancy Boy, Paganini, Recorder, Ignatia, Dolby,
Realite, Arlington, Socrates, Royal Head, Lacklaud, George
Osbalieston, Lady Superior, Robin Rover, Tom-Tom,
Mortlake, Faith, *Our Mary Aun, Sentry, Phoebus, St.
Mungo, Lady of Lyons, Macgregor, Wombs., Birthday,
Whiteleg c, Birdseekor, Taraban, Reveller, Islam, Vie-
count, Eskadale, Rosamond o, John Davis, Young Fenton,
Cecil, Lily, Blanche, Ventnor, Indian Ocean.