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The Sun.
London, England, 1870-06-14

THE BRITISH MUSEUM.

A return has been published giving an account of
the income and expenditure of the British Museum
special trust funds for the year ending March 31,
1870; and also of the number of persons admitted to
visit the Museum in each year from 1864 to 1869 in-
clusive. The first part of the return has no features
of general interest, but the register of attendance
is worthy of notice. The total number of
persons admitted to view the general collections
(exclusive of readers) in 1864 was, 432,336;
in 1865 the attendance fell to 369,967 ; in 1866, the
numbers increased to 408,279; and the three succeed-
ing years shewed an upward movement, being
445,036 in 1867, 461,710 in 1808, and 460,635 in
in 1869. The total number of visits to the reading-
room for the purpose of research or study was
105,899 in 1864. In 1865 and 1866 the number fell
to 100,271 and 99,857 respectively, but in the three
years following there was an increase, the numbers
in each of these years being over 103,000. The
greatest number of visits in all departments was in
1869, when 584,427 persons visited the museum.
London, England, 1870-06-14

London—W. TWREDIN. 337. Strand.

VIRNEST GRAHAM: A Doctor's Story. Contain-
■ ing the Experiences of a Medical Student in the Wards. Dis-
secting and Operating Theatres, shewing the Pleasures and
Peculiar Temptations of Student Life, and intended to warn as well
as divest the youth of the Profession. Written by a Physician.
Crown Bvo., in handsome cloth, price ss. Post free for stamps.
London, England, 1870-06-14

PEOPLE'S TURKISH BATH AT CORK.

The committee of the People's Turkish Bath at
Cork have issued their annual report, which is a very
favourable one. There is an increase of nearly 50
per cent. on any previous year, an improvement which
is attributed to the increased appreciation of the
bath as a 'sanitary means. The bath is not self-
supporting, although the attendance is a large one,
for the charges are very low, and a number of baths
are given gratis to the sick and unemployed, and
also to young children. The working of the
Turkish Bath has proved so successful that
doubts can no longer be entertained as to
its adaptability to the wants of the working-classes,
and it is considered desirable it should be extended
to every town and hamlet in the kingdom. The
committee are anxious to reserve the small fund
they have in hand for repairs and improvements, and
they hope the citizens of Cork will not think them
unreasonable if they ask them, at the end of seven
years, working of the great institution, to recognise
and support it as one of the charities of the city.
The best way to raise funds to keep up a charity is
by subscription, and if this appeal be generally
responded to, the demand on individuals will not be
heavy, while the preservation of the health of the city
should furnish them with a powerful incentive for
exertion.
London, England, 1870-06-14

LITTLE PAUL'S.

" And when Paul saw him, he stretched out his hand
and said, ' Good-bye ! '

" `Good-bye, my child ! ' cried Mrs. Pipchin, hurrying
to his bedhead, ' Not good-bye ?'

" For an instant Paul looked at her with the wistful face
with which he had so often gazed upon her in his corner
by the fire. `Ah, yes,' he said placidly, `Good-bye !
Walter, dear, good-bye !'—turning his head to where he
stood, and putting out his hand again, ' Where is papa ? '
" He felt his father's breath upon his cheek, before the
words had parted from his lips.
" ' Remember Walter, dear papa,' he whispered, looking
in his face. `Remember Walter. I was fond of Wal-
ter !' The feeble hand waved in the air, as if it said ' Good-
bye !' to Walter once again.
" ' Now lay me down,' he said ; ' and, Flory, come
close to me, and let me see you.'
" Sister and brother wound their arms around each
other, and the golden light came streaming full upon
them, locked together
" ' Tell them that the print upon the stairs at school is
not divine enough. The light about the head is shining
on me as I go '
" The golden ripple on the wall came back again, and
nothing else stirred in the room. The old, old fashion !
The fashion that came in with'our first garments, and will
last unchanged until our race has run its course, and the
wide firmament is rolled up like a scroll. The old, old
fashion—Death !

" Oh thank GOD all those who see it for that older
fashion yet of Immortality ! And look upon us, angels
of young children, with regards not quite estranged, when
the swift river bears us to the ocean !" Dombey and Son.
London, England, 1870-06-14

A CHURCH RATE CASE.

Joseph Royston, of the parish of All Saints, Cambridge,
was summoned before the mayor and ex-mayor, yesterday
morning, for a refusal to pay church rate. The rate
which was demanded was merely that portion required to
pay principal and interest of an amount borrowed from
the Commissioners of Public Works for rebuilding the
edifice, and the defence set up was that the defendant,
not being a parishioner at the time the money was bor-
rowed, was not liable under the Act. Mr. Cockerell ap-
peared for the prosecution, and an order was made for the
payment of the rate and expenses. The defendant said
that he was Dissenter, and had nothing to do with the
Church, and did not mean to pay. He would rather go to
gaol.
London, England, 1870-06-14

SEAMEN'S HOSPITAL (late Dreadnought).—
Notice is hereby given, that this HOSPITAL is. now RE-
MOVED to the late Infirmary of the Royal Hospital, Green-
wich, where any seaman, needing medical or surgical care, will
be admitted on personal application, as heretofore, without in-
troduction or recommendation. The Society's offices are re-
moved from the City to the same building.
KEMBALL COOK, House-Governor and Secretary.

TIOSPITAL for DISEASES of the THIWAT,
Golden-square, W.
President—the Right Hon. the Earl of STRAFFORD, F.R.S.
This Hospital has relieved upwards of 24,000 patients since its
foundation, and is in great NEED of FUNDS to meet the heavy
current expenses. EDMUND WYLD, Secretary. ,

WEST LONDON HOSPITAL, Hammersmith,
W.—FUNDS are urgently needed, and the Committee
earnestly appeal to the benevolent to assist them in carrying on
their useful work. T. ALEXANDER, See. and Sup.
London, England, 1870-06-14

I 11-I,IURET. By Lillywhite. _Price 6d. Engravings
NJ of position, Zic., with full instructions for a beginner how to
learn to play, together with the rules of the noble game. Post
free 6d.

London—W. TwEEDiz. 337. Strand.

HARRY BIRKETT : the Story of a Man who
Helped Himself. Cheap Edition, fancy boards, 25.: hi
handsome cloth, 3s. 6d.
London—W. TwEicraz. 337. Strand. W.C.

.OVE'S LABOUR NOT LOST. By the Rev.
JLA J. B. Kane, incumbent of Annaghmore. A popular Tempo
ranee Tale. Litop cloth, ls.
London—W. TWEEDiE. 337. Strand.
London, England, 1870-06-14

THE DUKE OF CAMBRIDGE AT SANDIIURST.

The Duke of Cambridge has recently paid a visit
to Sandhurst, and in company with several officers of
his staff made an official inspection of the gentlemen
cadets. After a minute inspection of the ranks had
taken place, the cadets marched past with admirable
precision and steadiness. The young gentlemen re-
,
cowed the compliments of the Commander-in-Chief
on their excellent knowledge of their duties. He like-
wise passed a high encomium on their admirable con-
duct during the past term. The very creditable condition
of the College seemed to impress his Royal Highness
with the importance of maintaining it as a lasting
institution. The school for gymnastics furnished
another proof of the proficiency of the cadets, and
after the distribution of prizes had taken place the
Duke took his departure, having expressed himself
highly pleased with the result of his visit.
London, England, 1870-06-14

NEW PATENT

ELASTIC STOCKINGS,
KNEE-CAPS, &c., for Varicose Veins and all cases of
Weakness and Swelling of the gs, Sprains, They are
porous, light in texture, and inexpensive, and are drawn on, like
an ordinary stocking Price 4s Gd., is. Gd., 10s., and 165.• each
Postage, 6d.
JOHN WHITE Manufacturer, 223, Piccadilly.

GREAT NORTHERN HOSPITAL, Caledonian-
road, N.—FUNDS urgently NEEDED. Accidents often
refused for want of beds. F. SMITH, Esq., Hon. Secretary.
GEORGE REID, Secretary.

Q SAVIOUR'S HOSPITAL and REFUGE,
kJ. Alfred-terrace, Upper Holloway, N.—This Institution
affords a Refuge for Women seeking to abandon a life of sin,
especially those about to become mothers, and provides a Home
for the Children of such. FUNDS are very urgently NEEDED.
Bankers, ndon and South Western (Holloway Branch).
HUGH R. GOUGII, lion. Sec.

SEAMEN'S HOSPITAL (late Dreadnought).—
Notice is hereby given, that this HOSPITAL is now RE-
MOVED to the late Infirmary of the Royal Hospital, Green-
wich, where any seaman, needing medical or surgical care, will
be admitted on personal application, as heretofore, without in-
troduction or recommendation. The Society's offices are re-
moved from the City to the same building.
KEMBALL COOK, House-Governor and Secretary.

HOSPITAL for DISEASES of the THROAT,
Golden-square, W.
President—the Right Hon. the Earl of STRAFFORD, F.R.S.
This Hospital has relieved upwards of 24,000 patients since its
foundation, and is in great NEED of FUNDS to meet the heavy
current expenses. EDMUND WYLD, Secretary.

WEST LONDON HOSPITAL, Hammersmith,
W.—FUNDS are urgently needed, and the Committee
earnestly appeal to the benevolent to assist them in carrying on
their useful work. T. ALEXANDER, Sec. and Sup.

NATIONAL INSTITUTION for DISEASES
of the SKIN, Gray's-inn-road and Mitre-street. Physi-
cian, Dr. BARR MEADOWS, 49, Dover-street, Piccadilly. Ave-
rage number of Patients under treatment, 1,000 weekly. Free
letters are available for necessitous applicants.
THOMAS ROBINSON, Hon. Sec.
London, England, 1870-06-14

SAVIOUR'S HOSPITAL and REFUGE,
S
Alfred-terrace, Upper llolloway, N.—This Institution
affords a Refuge for Women seeking to abandon a life of sin,
especially those about to become mothers, and provides a Home
for the Children of such. FUNDS are very urgently NEEDED.
Bankers, ndon and South WeAern (Holloway Branch).
HUGH R. GOUGH, Hon. Sec.
London, England, 1870-06-14

London—W. TWEEDIE. 337. Strand. W.C.

ITTLE CAPTAIN, THE. This captivating Tale,
_ILI illustrating in the most powerful manner the influence of
"Drink" in the home circle, is equal in power and interest to any-
thing ever written on the subject. Limp, 9d. ; cloth boards, ls.
London- W. TWEEDIE. 337. Strand.

ONE WHEEL will light a fire without wood or
paper.
London, England, 1870-06-14

ARMY CONTROL DEPARTMENT.

ColonerS;;;;;;V:d-fo; a return in detail of the
sayings effected by the Control Department since its
establishment in the War Office, detailing also the cost
of the Control Department since its organization.
The return was agreed to.
THE SLAVE TRADE.
Air- Alderman LIISK moved for a return of vessels
eaPtured for being engaged in and equipped for the
have trade, skewing the date of the capture and where,
Whether condemned or restored ; the number of slaves
captured and the number emancipated ; the name of the
caPturing ship and its commanding officer ; the number
tof the crew and the amount of bounty awarded, dis-
inguishing slave and tonnage bounties in each case, from
Dec first day of January, 1864, to the thirty-first day of
tüber,
The return was unopposed.
TRADES' UNIONS.
Air. MELLY gave notice of his intention to ask whether
it was intended to introduce the Trades' Unions' Bill
during the present session ; or whether it was intended to
renew the Act expiring on the 31st of August next.

LATE SITTING OF THE HOUSE.
Mr. GILPIN said as an erroneous impression prevaile d
With respect to his motion, he should bring it forward
tomorrow.

HOUSE DUTY.

Mr. ALDERMAN LAWRENCE gave notice that on the con-
sideration of the House Duties Bill he should bring up a
clause exempting houses in which only a servant resided
thereon for the purpose of protecting the premises.
London, England, 1870-06-14

London—W TwFasprz. 337. Strand.

EGGS OF ALL THE BIRDS WHICH BREED
IN GREAT BRITAIN. By a Clergyman. -The classical,
common, and local names, with description of nest, and various other
interesting particulars ; 170 utlines. printed on thick paper lot
painting, offering a most instructive and delightful amusement to
young persons. Price 6d. Tinted, is. Post free for stamps,
London, England, 1870-06-14

ROYAL STRAND THEATRE.
Sole Lessee and Manageress, Mrs. Swanborough.
THIS ENENING, at 7 o'clock, LOVING IIEART6. Messrs
Edward Terry and Turner; Mesdames Button d Santley.
Followed by KENILWORTH. Messrs David James, Terry,
Turnei, and Fenton; Mesdames Sant ey, Anstiss, Goodall, Met-
calfe, and Moore.
London, England, 1870-06-14

PAUPER CHILDREN.

"A. Kendal Guardian" gives the result of his e3:-
perience in reference to the management of pa" Per
children. He argues that a vast orderly house.-
hold of perhaps 1,000 children, with every Contri-
vance for lessening domestic labour, and every P1a4.11
arranged to protect and nurture the inmates is nets
especially for girls, a fitting entrance to a life
of petty scrambling service, in abodes where at eel
turn there is a makeshift, and where only patiel
and ingenuity and ready wit can keep the household
life above water. Yet, he adds, these are the place
where half and more than half, of our poor girls 113°°
...
to make their first trial, and the larger the school the
more is the pressure on the guardians to accept al
place which seems tolerable. He considers that all_
system results generally in a break-down, and
return to pauperism, and expresses great anxiet9 to

see what plan the Poor Law Board will propose•

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London, England, 1870-06-14

UNIVERSITY LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY.

(ESTABLISHED 1825)
H INCORPORATED BY ROYAL
C

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVER that the ANNUAL GENERAL
COURT of this Society will be held at the Office of the Society, No.
25, Pall Mall, on Wednesday nest, the 15th June instant, when the
NINTH QUINQUENNIAL DIVISION of profit will be declared.
The Chair will be taken at 4 o'clock precisely.
CHARLES M'CABE, Secretary.
10th June, 187'.
London, England, 1870-06-14

THE BRITISH MUSEUM.

A return has been published giving an account of
the income and expenditure of the British Museum
special trust funds for the year ending March 31,
1870; and also of the number of persons admitted to
visit the Museum in each year from 1864 to 1869 in-
clusive. The first part of the return has no features
of general interest, but the register of attendance
is worthy of notice. The total number of
persons admitted to view the general collections
(exclusive of readers) fn 1864 was, 432,336;
in 1865 the attendance fell to 369,967 ; in 1866, the
numbers increased to 408,279; and the three succeed-
ing years showed an upward movement, being
445,036 in 1867, 461,710 in 1868, and 460,635 in
in 1869. The total number of visits to the reading-
room for the purpose of research or study was
105,899 in 1864. In 1.865 and 1866 the number fell
to 100,271 and 99,857 respectively, but in the three
years following there was an increase, the numbers
in each of these years being over 103,000. The
greatest number of visits in all departments was in
1869, when 584,427 persons visited the museum.
London, England, 1870-06-14

GI UTE RNMENT

Three per Cent Consols . 92i 926 xd
Do. for Account.... 92 11-16. 11-16
Three per Cent ltdcd 922 922
New 3 per Cent
Exchequer Bills,March, par spm
Do., June
Bank Stock
India 5 per Cents lll 1111xd
Can.6pcJau.SaulylB77-81 10781086
Do. 5 per cent do. 986 99
Domin. of Can. 5p c 1903 971 986
New S. W. 5p c 1871-76 102 103
New Zealand b pc 1891.. 112 114
Do. 5 per cent 99 100
Do. 5p c Consolidated 986 996
Queensland 5p c 1882
Victoria 6 pc Jan.B6 July 1156116
Do. 5 pc do. 1031104

RAILS
Bristol and Exeter B6 88
Caledonian 761 77
Great Eastern
Great Northern 124 125
Do. A
Great Western
Lancashire & Yorashire 134 135
L. B. and South Coast
Lon. Chat, and Dover
Lon. and North-Western 1301131
Lon. and South-Western 911 92;
Man., Shef., and Lincoln 53 531
Metropolitan 661 66f
Midland
North British 3B .8
North-Eastern Consols
Do. Leeds
Do. York —
London, England, 1870-06-14

Now Ready, at all the Libraries, in 3 vols ,
A It T 11 IJ A • Novel.
By the Author of "Anne Dyflart," &c.
Also Now Ready, in 3 vols.,
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Hurst and Blackett, FublisherS, 13, Great Marlboroual-street.

Now ready, in 2 vols., post Bvo., with Illustrations, 245.
A TOUR ROUND ENGLAND.
By MAUER THORNBuitY,
Author of "Haunted :London," &c.
"Charming volumes."—Sun.
Thirst and Blackett, Publishers, 13, Great Marlborough-street.

Now and Improved Edition, Bvo., aloth, is. 6d.; half-calf, 10s. 6a.
Ir ING'S (JOSEPH) INTEREST TABLES,
11 calculated at five per cent., exhibiting at one glance the
interest on any sum from one pound to three hundred and sixty.
five pounds ; from one day to three hundred and sixty-five days ;
also Commission Tables, exhibiting commissions on goods bought
or sold, and on banking accounts, calculated at rates from one-
eighth per • cent. to five per cent. -With new tables of foreign
moneys, stamps, &e.
London : WILLIAM TEGG, Pancras-lane, Cheapside.

100RITISH BUTTERFLIES. Upon a Large Sheet
_LP Price 6d. ; coloured, 2s. 6d.

London—W. WIVEEDIE. 337 Strand.

IRIUR ET. By Lillywhite. Price 6d. Engravings
V of position, &c., With full instructions for a beginner how tb
learn to play, together with. the rules of the noble game. Post
!rep 6d. . : -

London—W. TwitznlE. 337. Strand.

"TARRY BIRKETY: the Story of a Man who
.1_ A • Helped Himself. Cheap Edition, fancy boards. 25.: in
handsome cloth, 3s. 6d., -
London—W. TVVEEDIE: 337. Strand:W.(l

!LOVE'S LABOUR NOT LOST. By the Rev.
ILA J. B. Kane, incumbent of Annaghmore. A popular Tempo
ranee Tale. Limp cloth, is. •
London—W. TWEEDIE. 237. Strand_

"WISHING WITHOUT LIVE BAIT. Price 6d.
1: Written in easy style for boys. Engravings are given of all the
British Fresh-water Figsh, with Particular Instructions Where, When
and flow to Fish.
London, England, 1870-04-19

LYCEUM THEATRE (under the management
of Messrs Mansell).
THIS EVENING, at 7.30, SAMPSON'S WEDDING.
After which. at 8, LITTL FAUST: Mr T. Maclagan, M. Marius,
eir Aynsley Cook. Mr. Odell, and Mr Wilmot; Mdlle. Debreux,
Me ,dames Lennox Gray, Lawson, Lee, and Emily Soldene.
London, England, 1870-04-19

HAYMARKET.

The popular comedy by Messrs. Toni Taylor and
Dubourg, entitled " New Men and Old Acres," con-
tinues to be performed at this house—Mr. Buck-
stone, Miss Madge Robertson, and Mr. Chippendale
sustaining the chief characters. The farce, "My
Husband's Ghost," and the musical comedietta, " No
Song No Supper," complete the entertainments. The
production here of the new drama entitled " Bar-
wise's Book," from the pen of Mr. Craven, is post-
poned until Monday next.
London, England, 1870-04-19

THE ALABAMA CLAIMS.

The Washington correspondent of the New York
Times affirms that the British Government desires to
re-open the Alabama controversy. "Lord Claren-
don would prefer that Mr. Fish should
propose the terms of settlement, and make
an offer to that effect. The Secretary of
State is of the opinion that better terms can
be agreed upon by waiting than by an immediate
action, and he prefers to allow matters for the time
being to remain as an open question:' This is
precisely what Lord Clarendon stated in a recent
despatch. He plainly told Mr. Fish that as the
American Senate had rejected the treaty concluded
y Mr. Ileverdy Johnson, the next overtures must
come from the American side. It was no use to
negotiate unless there was some understanding as to
the terms which the Senate would be prepared
to accept. But it does not follow that Lord Claren-
don is anxious to re-open the question. In fact, to
desire a renewal of th j bargain, and to expect the
other party to make the first bid, fs as absurd in
diplomacy as in business.

RAILWAY MANAGEMENT.

A railway accident happened at Forgandenny on
New Year's Day. It was of fair extent as times go.
Two passengers were killed, three had legs or arms
broke, p, 240 ancnucarly cut of, the wamliouctly
London, England, 1870-04-19

A FOREIGN VIEW OF TIIE BOAT RACE.

We are all pretty well aware of the opinion of our
own journals on the 'Varsity Race, and it may be as
well to consider that of the Continental press. Cer-
tainly the view expressed by the Allegnzeine
Zeitung• is not very flattering to the way
in which most of us look on the struggle
between young Oxford and young Cambridge.
The paper quoted says, "Out of the many hundreds
of thousands who covered the shores of the Thames
in carriages and on horseback, as well as without
carriage or horse, the majority has no interest what-
ever in the universities themselves. The victory of
the dark or light blue is for many of them a question
of £ s. d., while for the rest it is merely a question
of a sickly excitement. The leading articles with
which the daily press welcomes these heroes throw a
peculiar and, we think, for a Continental man, quite an
unintelligible light upon the delirium into which Eng-
land falls through this childish play at heroes. These
leaders exhibit a dithyrambicJohnbullism which goes be
yond all limits of the risible, straight to the dominions of
the ridiculous, A few papers only have the courage
to venture a question whether it is really the highest
aim of a university to train young men for boat-
races, cricket-matches, and kindred performances, to
which the enthusiasm of the high as well as of the
low gives the importance of a national event; and
whether the harmonic combination of theological
orthodoxy with athletic development of muscles really
has any rights to our admiration."
London, England, 1870-04-19

A.D. 1720.

1 0 YAL EXCHANGE ASSURANCE
CORPORATION.
(Established by Charter of his Majesty George the First),
For SEA, FIRE, LIFE, and ANNUITIES.
Offices—ROYAL EXCHANGE, London.
Branch Office-29, Pall Mall, S.W.

OOTAVIUS WIGRAM,
TAMER STBWART 111DGI3ON, Es
OHARI;PB TORN MANNING, E

Esq Governor.
aq Sub-Governor.
Isq Deputy-Governor.
JTORS.
William Tetlow Hibbert,
Esq.
Wilmot Holland, Esq.
Egerton Hubbard, Esq.
Nevile Lubbock, Esq.
George Forbes Malcolmson,
Esq.
Lord J osceline Wm. Percy.
Charles Robinson, Esq.
Samuel Leo Schuster, Esq.
Eric Carrington Smith, Esq.
Joseph Somes, Esq.
William Wallace, Esq.
Charles Baring Young, Esq.
mei Solly, Esq., F.R.S.

DIREI

Robert Barclay, Esq.
John Garratt Cattloy, Esq.
Mark Currie Close, Esq.
Edward James Daniell, Esq.
William Davidson, Esq
Lancelot William Dent, Esq.
Alexander Druce, Esq.
Fredk. Joseph Edlmann, Esq.
Charles Hermann Goschen,
Esq.
Riversdale Wm. Grenfell,
E.
Francsqis Alex. Hamilton, Esq.
Robert Amadeus Heath, Esq.
Medical Referee, slam'

FIRE and LIFE ASSURANCES may be effected on
advantageous terms.
FIRE DUTY. This Tax having been abolished, the
PREMIUM is NOW the only charge for Fire Insurances.
FARMING STOCK.—No Extra Charge is made for the
use of Steam Thrashing Maelaine.3.
Equivalent reductions have boon made in the Premiums
payable by persons who preferred that form of Bonus.
The Divisions of Profit take place every Five Years.
Any sum not exceeding £15,000 may be insured on one
Life.

This Corporation affords to the Asvured
Liberal participation in Profits, with the guarantee
of a large invested Capital Stock, and exemption
under Royal Charter from the liabilities of part-
nership.
The advantages of modern practice, with the secu-
rity of an Office whose resources have been tested
by the experience of a CENTURY AID A RAM?.
ROBERT P. STEELE, Secretary.
ROYAL EXCHANGE, LONDCN.
London, England, 1870-04-19

LONGFORD ELECTION.

The second battle in Longford promises to be ex-
ceedingly interesting. The combatants are well
matched. On the Liberal side is Mr. Greville-
Nugent, the brOer of the unseated member, belong-
ing to a high:Qtragi, county fkAtily of- irreproachable
character as landlords, of great influence and ample
wealth, and supported by the powerful, if occasion-
ally indiscreet, assistance of the priests. On the
other side is Mr. Harman King, also of a leading
county family, and also with wealth, influence, and po-
pularity in his favour. He is upheld by the Nationalists;
and very cleverly he manages to divide his affections
between lhe apparently conflicting claims of
Nationalism and Conseriratism. In his address he
does not finally commit himself to Repeal, but
adroitly declares that if the English Parliament fail
to do justice to Ireland—if it prove itself unable
to govern Ireland.—in that case he will support a
movement for a native Parliament. Politics, then,
in Longford are not a question of principle, but of
;skill in jugglery. It remains to be seen whether the
Longford rationalists are to be deluded by such a
programme. Conservative Repeal, if it be anything
more than a name, is disgraceful.
London, England, 1870-04-19

PORTUGAL.

LISBON, April 18.
Last night a hurricane swept over the Tagus,
similar to tint which occurred in 1864.

Great damage has been done to the shipping on
the river, and it is believed that several lives have
been lost. Many lighters laden with valuable cargoes
are reported to have sunk.
The British squadron did not suffer.
London, England, 1870-04-19

THE SUN, LONDON, TUESDAY EVENING, APRIL 19, 1870.

SHARE LIST.

EASTER ENTERTAINMENTS.

RAILWAYS-ORDINARY SHARES AND STOCKS.

LYCEUM.

Closing Business
Paid. Name. Quotations, done.
St Bristol and Exeter lOO 77 79
St Caledonian 100 751 76 75 44
St Cambrian lOO 15 20
20 Cornwall all 21 31
St Dublin and Belfast Junction 100 . . . .
St Dun, Prth, and Aber. Junc 100 70 72
20 East London all 4 6
2U Do
20 1)o
St Gla.gow and S.Western 100 111 113
St Great Eastern lOO 37; 394 414 1
St Do East Anglian, No. 2 100 61 71
St Great North of Scotland 100 13 16
St Great Northern 100 119 120 1201 21
St Do A 100 126 127 1291 81
St Do B lOO 126 123
St Gt. So. and West (lreland) 100 98 100
St Great Western Consolid 100 71 711 721 1
St Do South Wales 100 68 70
St Do West Midland—Oxford 100 44 45
St Do do Newport 100 36 38
St Lancashire and Yorkshire 100 1254 1271 1291
St Lond, Bright'n, and S.Coast 100 43 431 46/ 4
St Loud, Chatham, and Dover 100 144 154 164
St Do Metrop Extension A 100 9 11
St London and North Western 100 1264 1274 1271
St Loudon and South Western 100 881 891 901
St Manch, Shef, and Lincolnsh 100 51 511 52
St Do New, issued at £5O dis 30 .... ...
St Metropolitan lOO 791 80 781
St Do Preferred... lOO ... ...
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10 Do Redeemable all .91 161
St Metropolitan District 100 37 38
St Midland 100 1241 125 1261
St Do Birmingham and Derbyloo 92 94
St North British. lOO 31 35 341
St Do Edin, Perth, and Dunde 100 13 15
St North Eastern—Berwick lOO 1264 1271 1351 5
St Do Leeds 100 841 851
St Do York
St Do Stockton and Darlingta 100 178 180 1814
St North London 100 116 118
10 Do New, 1868 6l 14 14
St North Staffordshire 100 59 61
St North and So. West. Junct 100 102 105
St Rhymney lOO 52 54
St Shropshire Union 100 62 63
St South Devon 100 46 48
St South Eastern 100 764 771 781
St Do Preferred ...100 1091 1101 111
St Do Deferred... lOO 41 414
St Staines, Wok'ham, & Wok'g. all 121 131
St Taff Vale 100 158 162
10 Do C 6 3 6
St Waterford and Cent. Ireland 100 ... ...
10 Waterloo and Whitehall

M. Herve's opera b.mffe of " Le Petit Faust" was
produced here last night, and stands a fair chance of
a long career this side of the Channel. "Little
Faust" is an original production, containing that
mixture of ambitious music with quaint conceits and
burlesque situations to which the name of opera bouffe
has teen lately given. Marguerite was well repre-
sentei by Miss Soldene. Miss Lennox Grey was good
as Karl, and the Faust of Mr. T. Macbgan, who
made his first appearance, was scarcely satisfaAory
in most resp. cts. M. Marius made a prominent
character of Siebel, and Mr. Aynsley Cock was effec-
tive. as Valentine. The representa,ion of "Little
Faust" at the Lyceum will be notable for the first
appearance of Mrs. Debreux as Mephisto, as well as
for the costly and efficient way in which the work has
been produced. At the conclusion of the opera M.
Hervd received a perfect ovation.
London, England, 1870-04-19

SECRETARY FISH'S PROMULGATION.

To all whom these presents may come, greeting:
Know ye, that the Congress of the United St,►tes,
on or about the 27th day of February, in the year
1869, passed a res lution in the words and figures
following, to wit :--
"A resolution proposing an amendment to the
Constitution of the United States : Resolved, by
the Senate and House of Representatives of the
United States of Alm rica, in Congress assembled,
two thirds of both Houses concurring, that the
following article be proposed to the Legislatures of
the several States, as an amendment to the Consti-
tution of the United States, which, when ratified
by three-fourths of said Legislatures, shall be valid,
as a pact of the Constitution, namely :
London, England, 1870-04-19

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injurec, ana rourotizers sagntly so, one or vie guaraz
being also injure lin the eye. Colonel Hutchinson
has just published his report ea this catas-
trophe. All the arrangements were defective
The rol:ing-stock was bad; a green lamp was needed,
a guard was negligent ; a station-master was un-
lawfully absent; the break power was insullic:eut
and last, but not 12:1St, the old murderous sy,3tem had
been adopted of keeping a porter on duty from half-
past four in the morning until nine or ten at night
This was all. Nothing else was wrong—because
there was nothing else that could be wrong.
London, England, 1870-04-19

ADELPHI.

At this theatre, which is about to close for com-
plete internal renovation, the chief item in the
performances last evening was Mr. Byron's
" Prompter's Box," in which the author con-
tinues to arouse the public with his humor-
ous impersonation of Fitzaltamount. Besides this
there were the farces of " Too Much of a Good
Thing," and "My Precious Betsy." The season here
will close on Saturday next with the benefit of Mr.
Benjamin Webster. A new fairy extravaganz I, by
Mr. Byron, is announced for the reopening.
London, England, 1870-04-19

VAUDEVILLE THEATRE, STRAND.-
Lessees—Messrs H. J. Montague, D. James, and T. Thorne.
THIS EVE NING. at 7, an original Comedy, by Andrew Halliday,
entitled FOR LOVE OR MONEY. A new Burlesque, by Conway
Edwardes, entitled DO v CAULoS; OR, TBE INFANTE IN
ARMS. And a new Farce, by F. Hay, entitled CUPBOARD
LOVE. Supported by the following Company—Messrs H. J.
Montague, G. Honey, H. Irving. W. H. Stephens, C. Garthorne,
E. Elton, J. G. Gates, w. H. Bland, J North, and Thomas Thorne;
Mesdames Nelly Power, Cavendish, Amy I"awsitt, Kathleen Irwin,
Louise Claire, Jenny Beauclerc, Rose Evelyn. Kemp, T. Lavis, F.
Garthwaite, R. Power, J. Norton, Fellowes, and A. Newton.
Box-office open daily from 10 ti 11.5.
SUM:, 63; balcony stalls, 4s; boxes, 3s; upper circle, 2s; pit, is
6d; gallery, 61.

THE LATE EDITION of " THE SUN " at
Mr. BEA.I.TMONT'S, "Tbe Wellington," Wellington-street.
Strand.
London, England, 1870-04-19

I) OYAL STRAND THEATRE.
Sole Lessee and Manageress, Mrs Swanborongh.

THIS EVENING. at 7 o'clock. WIDOWS' WEEDS. Messrs
Crouch, Turner, and Mesdames E Button awl Anstiss.
Followed by SIR GEORGE AND A DRAGON. Messrs.
James, Terry, Fenton• Mesdames Santley, Dashwood, Goods
Hughes. Anstiss. and Metcalfe.
And A FISH OUT OF WATER
London, England, 1870-04-19

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LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY.
ANNUAL INCOME, steadily increasing £227,000
ASSURANCE FUND, safely invested £1,619,000
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With-Profit Policies in force on the 3uth June 1871, will participate.
Assurances effected before June 30th, 1870, will participate on two
Premiums, and thus receive a whole year's additional share of
Profits over later Policies.
Forms of Proposal, Balance Sheets, and every information, can
be obtained from any of the Society's Agents, or of
GEORGE CUTCLIFFE,
Actuary and Secretary.

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London, England, 1870-04-19

THE SUGAR DUTIES.

The Produce Markets Review says the halving of
the sugar duties has given universal satisfaction, and
every one feels that Mr. Lowe has made the best use
of his surplus, as his main reduction will be a great
benefit to all classes of consumers, while it will relieve
one of the leading trades of the world from a tax
which has hitherto been far too heavy. It is also, it
says, satisfactory that the change has to be regarded
as final f..r some time to come, as yearly expectations
of alterations in the duty unsettle trade, and lead to
constant loss. A correspondent, wri.ing in the
Daily News on the same subject, says
that Mr. Lowe's Budget has been received
with much satisfaction, except by that unfor-
tunate minority of which he is a member, whose pro-
perty it has confiscated for the benefit of the public.
He is a large holder of duty-paid sugar.
He says the secret of the budget was
well kept, the winner of the Derby before the race
was run was not more uncertain than the special
object of the Chancellor's favour. On the Monday
night the large holders of duty paid sugar learned
to their dismay that the duty was to be reduced 60
per cent. at once, loaf sugar excepted. Mr.
Crawford pleaded hard for three days' grace,
but the Chancellor insisted and the House acqui-
esced. What, he asks, could be done One holder
availed himself of the few hours that elapsed before
the confirmation of the -resolutions, and shipped
his sugar at the full rate of drawback.
Others wasted their time by seeking an interview
with the Chancellor of the Exchequer to urge their
claim to compensation. And now, says the writer,
the large holders stand with a loss of from £60,000 to
£lOO,OOO, through the precipitancy of Mr. Lowe.
London, England, 1870-04-19

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DEATHS.

GLYN n the 16th inst., at Brainblo Eli 1, Lyndhurst, the
Hon. St. L(ger Richard Glyn, aged 45.
IIEsNIKER—On the 16th inst., at 6, Grafton-street, Lord
Henniker, aged 69.

London: Printed and Published by WILLIAM ANDREW
of No. 112, Strand, Printer, at THE SUN Office, No.
Strand, in the Precinct of tho Savoy, in the County of
Middlesex.--Tuesday, April 19, 1870.
London, England, 1870-04-19

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THE THEATRES, &c.

PRINCE o WALES'S—At Eight, School. Dearest Mamma. Quite
bj Accident
HAYmARKET—At Seven. My Husband's Ghost. At 7.40, New
Men and Old Acres. And No Song No Supper:
LYCEUM—At 7.30, Sampson's Wedding. Little Faust.
ADELPIZL—At Seven, Too Much of a Good Thing. fhe Promp-
ter s Box. My Preeous Betsy.
OLYMPIC—At Seven, Frou Frou The 'Varsity Boat Race. My
Turn Next.
GAIETY—At Seven, The Happy V liege. Lucky Friday. The
Princess of 'I rebizonde.
QUERN s—At Seven, My Wife's Dentist. 'Twixt Axe and Crown.
nuno—At Seven, Widow's Weeds. Sir George an i a Dragon.
A Fish Out of Water
VAUDEVILLE—For Love or Money. Don Carlcs. Cupboard Love
ST. JAMES'S—At Seven, Frou Frou. La Belle Sauvage.
GLOBE—At Seven, Milky White. Boberi, Macaire. Vandyke
Brown.

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dilly, every Evening (except Saturday; at 5; Saturday Mai n-
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nesdays and naturdays, at 3 and 8 all the year round.
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London, England, 1870-04-19

THE TROUBLES OF A DEPUTATION.

-- -
Rather a ludicrous picture of the troubles of a
deputation was presented to a meeting of the citizen's
committee for abolishing the annuity tax in Edin-
burgh. Bailie Lewis recounted how kindly a deputa-
tion was received by Mr. 11'Laren, who brought in a
bill in accordance with their wishes, and at the time
felt sure of a two-to-one majority in its favour. Suddenly
the deputation were told that Mr. Glyn had waited
on the member for the " modern Athens," and told
him that Government would oppose the bill. Mr.
M'Laren was astonished, and soon set about pre-
senting a resolution to Mr. Bruce and the Premier,
setting forth £53,000 as the ultimatum of the City.
Mr. Bruce had an interview with the Northern
member, and told him that the sum named was too
limited. The Home Secretary said he would consult
his leader, and on the following night informed Mr.
McLaren that the Lord Provost was willing to give
£60,000, and of course less would not be taken.
Here was a pretty muddle ; the deputation
were at their wits end. An answer to a telex am
sent to his lordship only showed that Mr. Bruce's
statement was right. On arriving at Edinburgh
Bailie Lewis was determined to find out how
the £60,000 had come to be offered by
the Lord Provost, and by diligent inquiry
he found—to use his own words—" that his
lordship had been dining with Lord Justice Clerk
Moncrieff and Mr. Stevenson, one of the ministers of
the Established Church, and there and then had told
his willingness to accede to £60,000, "and," added the
worthy bailie, "it is not for me to dictate. Gentle-
men may dine when and where they please ; but
let them dine without compromising the interests of
the city."
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London, England, 1870-04-19

THIRD EDITION.

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LONDON GAZETTE—This Evening,

LORD CHAMBERLAIN'S OFFICE, Arm 16.

Notice is hereby given, that his Royal Highness the
Prince of Wales will, by command of the Queen, hold a
Levee at St. James's Palace, on behalf of her Majesty, on
Wednesday, the 4th of May next, at two o'clock. It is the
Queen's pleasure that presentations to his Royal Highness
at this Levee shall be considered as equivalent to presenta-
tions to her Majesty.

COLONIAL OFFICE, DOWNING STREET, Arlin, 16.
The Queen has been graciously pleased to give orders for
the appointment of his Royal Highness the Prince Arthur,
K.G., 8.T., K.P., to be an Ordinary Member of the First
Class, or Knights Grand Cross of the Most Distinguished
Order of Saint Michael and Saint George.
ST. JAMES'S PALACE, APRIL 16.

The Queen has been pleased to appoint the Honourable
Mrs. Grey to be an Extra Bedchamber Woman to her Ma-
jesty.

WAR OFFICE, PALL MALL, APRIL 19.

Royal Regiment of Artillery—Captain and Brevet-Major
George Ilatrison Aun Forbes to be Lieutenant-Colonel.
Chaplain's Department—Chaplain of the Third Class the
Rev. Francis Cannon to be Chaplain of the Second Class.
London, England, 1870-04-19

INSPECTION OF CONVENTS.

Mr. IN ewdegate, in supporting his motion
against convents, must feel that he has got
into a sort of ecclesiastical hornet's nest.
Correspondents are buzzing about him on all sides,
apparently determined to leave him without rest.
Iwo more letters on the subject appear in the Times.
Margaret Pereira, the sister of four nuns, expatiates on
the feeling of bitterness which Mr. Newdegate's motion
has created amongst Catholics. One of her sisters, she
says, is, luckily for her, out of England; but each
of the three remaining feel most bitterly, after lead-
ing a life of retirement, being paraded
before the world and subjected to a
cross- examination by a man as intolerant,
prejudiced, and unjust as Mr. Newdegate has always
shewn himself in all Catholic questions. If Mr.
Newdegate is so philanthropical, she suggests
that he should turn his attention to those houses in
London where girls and women are held in the worst
of slaveries without ability of themselves to retrieve
the first false step in life. " A Catholic and County
Magistrate " writes on the 64 Colwich affair," detail-
ing the visit of Miss Selby, a nun at the Colwich
establishment, to the bishop by stealth, in order to
obtain leave to enter a stricter order, which was given.
This case he submits, clearly proves that a nun, if she
chooses, can not only change her cow, unt, but can
enter another order, or at her own request be
absolved from her vows.
London, England, 1870-04-19

CAUTION.

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printed thereon. All persons are hereby cautioned against imitat-
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London, England, 1870-04-19

THE BOARDING-OUT SYSTEM.

Mr. Hill, the late Recorder of Birmingham, in a
letter to a contemporary, furnishes some additional
and interesting facts in connection with the boarding-
out system. He says that for years it has been in
operation in Ireland and Scotland, and nearly twenty.
years ago Mr. Armitstead, vicar of Sandbach, origi-
nated it in his parish. In 1861 Mrs. Archer, of
Kingsdowne House, near Swindon, shocked with the
habitual return to the workhouse of young women
brought up within its walls, who, after being sent to
service, soon came back with illegitimate children,
obtained permission of the guardians to place the
young orphan girls to live with respectable cottagers,
herself closely watching their conduct and treatment.
So thoroughly has experience approved the plan that
the guardians have gradually raised the allow-
ances, which are now 2s. 9d. a week for
maintenance, and 50s. a year for clothing.
Some years ago the guardians of Eton Union
adopted a similar plan, and with great success. In
speaking of the advantages of the system, Mr. Hill is
not blind to the fact that temporary neglect, and
even acts of cruelty, may occur unless the homes be
carefully selected, and a close, though perfectly
friendly supervision be exercised by persons of higher
social position, interested in the children's welfare.
He thinks, however, that a plan of supervision could
be easily arranged
London, England, 1870-04-19

DEAN STANLEY ON EASTER.

In a sermon, during the course of which he fre-
quently alluded to the institution of Easter, the Dean
of Westminster said that other festivals of the
Church, however ancient they might be, did not
reach back to the apostolic times, nor were they ob-
served throughout the universal Church; but Easter
had always been observed from the first by
every sect and body that bore the name
of Christian. There was not a single church that
did not observe Sunday, and what was that but an
Easter Sunday in every week? Tho weekly
festival of the Resurrection had come down fresh from
the first burst of Christianity itself. As to the reason
why Easter was considered the one great festival of
the Church, the minds of the early Christians were
naturally drawn to a feeling of intense satisfaction
that by the Resurrection their hopes were not disap-
pointed; and it was on the Sunday that the disciples
met to break bread and pray. Most of the disciples
had been Jews, and to them the seventh day was the
Sabbath, and yet they chose the first day for their
meetings. Good Friday, Christmas Day, and Trinity
Sunday were of course thought of as being the
festival of important events, but Easter was the
Christian Paschal Feast, the day of days, the golden
of festivals.