biglam/hmd_newspapers huggingface dataset:
The Sun.
London, England, 1870-08-10

THE SCOTCH UNIVERSITIES.

MM. Demogeot and Montucci, the gentlemen
appointed by the French Government in 1866 to
examine the different systems of teaching in Great
Britain, have just issued their report. A previous
volume was devoted to the examination of the system
of secondary education; in the present one is a long
and detailed account of the system pursued at her
different universities. Special Attention was paid to
the Scotch Universities, and, although the verdict of
the French commissioners is decidedly in favour of
the system pursued in ScOtland, they call attention
to what, in their opinion, is a grave defect. Every-
one knows that the entrance to the Universities of
Edinburgh, Glasgow, or St. Andrews is extremely.
easy. The terms are low, and it is not at all un-
common to find horny-handed working men
sitting on the college benches, listening
to metaphysical 'disquisitions, and quenching
their thirst for knowledge at the shrine of Greek
philosophy. The Scotchman, who is nothing if not
metaphysical, does not shrink from very hard work
in the summer months in order to attend classes
during the winter; but the majority of the students
are drawn from a class a step removed from the
working-man. Farmers' sons, who are ambitious to
have a kirk, are to be found in considerable numbers,
and one might almost venture to say that few farmers
fail to send one at least of their sons to college. But
this facility of entrance, MM.Demogeot and Montucci
consider, " lowers the character of the teaching, and
it is necessary to give quite elementary lectures in
Greek and Latin grammar, in Euclid and algebra,
in order that they may be within the comprehension
of the ignorant classes who listen to them. The
result of this is, that a great many good mechanics
are spoilt in order to make of them bad men of learn-
ing. The already overstocked professions are recruited
with inferior men, who would engage with far more
advantage to themselves and others in some kind of
trade or handiwork ; and the Universities are lowered
without any corresponding advantage accruing to
the country." This is the dark side of the picture.
On the other hand, in noticing the superiority of the
Scotch to the old UniVersities of England, these
gentlemen say :, "In Scotland, men do not come to
the Universities to win boat-races and run into debt,
but to work hard and put themselves in a position to
earn their living." If the Northern Universities
were better endowed, .the defect noticed by the Com-,
missioners would probably be lessened, if not alto-
gether removed.
London, England, 1870-08-10

HAIR DESTROYER.-248, High Holborn.—
ALEX. ItosS'S Depilatory removes superfluous hair from
the face, neck, and arms without effect to the skin. Price,
3ss. 6d., ss. 6d., and 10s. 6d. Sent for 54, 84, and 144 stamps.
Had of all chemists. Skin Tonic ss. 6d.
London, England, 1870-08-10

were placed on board the Danube, which started
on the 30th on her return voyage. Samples
of yarn and cloth were sent to the
Chambers of Commerce at Bombay, Singapore, Hong
Kong, and. Yokohama. " Thus it will be seen,"
observes the Straits ?lines triumphantly, in chroni-
cling the achievement, " that raw cotton shipped in
Bombay can be carried to England vid the Suez
Canal, spun into yarn, and started on its return
voyage on the forty-sixth day from the date of
original shipment, and that on the 53rd day cloth
made from the cotton may be despatched on its
return to India."
London, England, 1870-08-10

4.;4PANISH FLY is the Acting ingredient in
k, ALEX. ROSS'S CANTHARIDES OIL, which speedily pro-
Ouces Whiskers and Thickens Hair. Price, 3s. 6d., fa. 5d., and
los. 6d. gent by post for 54, 84, and 144 stamps.—Alex. Ross,
248, High Holborn, and all chemists.
Tale of a Hair, 6d.
London, England, 1870-08-10

THE ABYSSINIAN EXPEDITION.

The Select Committee appointed to inquire into
the cause of the increased expenditure in the prose-
, cution of the Abyssinian expedition have concluded
their labours and issued their report. They
have decided that the nature of the work
assigned to the expedition, and the peculiar
circumstances under which England made war in
Abyssinia rendered even an approximate estimate of
the cost utterly impossible at any period. Large
allowance must under these circumstances be granted
for the excess over the first estimates. It may be
recollected that on the 20th of November, 1867, a
London, England, 1870-08-10

WONDERFUL DISCOVERY.—Corns cured in
one day by using ALEX. ROSS'S CHIROPO. This pre-
paration gradually. dissolves the Corn in a few hours, removing
the very root. Price 45., sent by post for 60 stamps. 248, High
Holborn, and all chemists.
Face Powder, is.
London, England, 1870-08-10

THE BATTLE AT WOERTH.

A letter in the Standard, from Nancy, supplies-a, few
details respecting the great defeat on the French right—
the rout-11 APStMahon's corps :—" The encounter took
place on Saturday morning, at a short distance of
Haguenau, at a place named Woerth ; the Prussians
were posted amongst the woods of 4aguenauk and
commenced a fearful artillery fire on the French
columns ; it was soon replied to by MacMahon, his
fulls strength being nearly 30,000 men ; the Prussians
nurebering about 100,000 men. The.contest was horrible,
the mitrailleuses making a fearful havoc of Prussian
relOmentEor who disappeared to make place for new ones.
On the other Side The enemy's artillery was making a real
carnage in they French ranks ; Turcos, Zouaves, and
troops of the lineNotight heroically—three against one ;
repeated arges of cavalry 'were unable to take
advantage,ffour regiments of Cuirassiers having to
?etire each time with greater losses. The struggle lasted
nearly all day, and concluded by the:, entire repulse of
MacMalion's troops, after a mostklisastrous contest. The
losses are enormous on both sides. An officer just come
back tells me he sawin the field near 30,000 Prussians killed
or wounded; even fvith their number so out of proportion,

ie French have not lost so much—but they sale defeated,

they are repulsed. Consternation is spread- on all faces ;
all these reverses were so unexpected, the blow so rapid,
that it seems incomprehensible, especially to people un-
concerned with nailitary tactics and warlike Operations.
Tout n'est pas perdu, it is said, and I firmly hope so,
but .the defeat of the French at the beginning of the
campaign must have already seemed ' all over Europe
-as one of those calamities which "tend to
to civilisation and liber4lisro aeretrograde
MacAbhon is retreat,ipg on,Nancy. The brave marshal
was overcome by superior forces. It is really striking that
up to now the different corps d'armee have been so die,-
persed that they cannot reinforce- one another when
they meet nshas been 'the case up to now, with enemies
twice their number—there is something wrong sozpewhere.
The French soldiers fight and die like heroes ; they have
to fight in unfavourable positions, with insufficient nume-
rical strength. Who 'a to blames Such is the question
put•everywheg.
London, England, 1870-08-10

THE WAR.—TELEGRAPHIC NEWS. All im-
portant events telegraphed DAILY, from 8 a.m, to fi p.m.,
to Newspapers, Clubs, Exchanges, and Reading Rooms, for
THIRTY-NINE SHILLINGS per QUARTER prepaid. Two or more
telegrams sent every day.
Commercial News and Markets on moderate terms.
CENTRAL PRESS, 112, Strand, W.C., and 2, Telegraph-street, E.C.

THE EUROPEAN WAR
THE SUN, which is Published Every
Morning at Eight o'clock, with SOME
HOURS' LATER NEWS than any other
paper, will always give the LATEST
NEWS of the WAR, and of all other
events.
London, England, 1870-08-10

THE MILITIA ACTS.

Everything connected with our Militia Law is at
present of great importance, and the Bill amending
the existing Acts relating to it deserves attention.
Under the present law the Militia can be drawn out
and embodied only in case of actual invasion or im-
minent danger of it, or in case of rebellion, or insur-
rection, or of foreign war. The new bill provides
that in case of imminent national danger or of
great emergency, the occasion being first communi-
cated to Parliament, or declared by proclamation, if
Parliament be not sitting, her Majesty and the Lord-
Lieutenant of Ireland shall be empowered to draw
out and embody the respective Militias of England,
Scotland, and Ireland, and to raise additional Militia.
When this is done during the Parliamentary recess,
Parliament must be summoned within ten days of
such proceeding. It may be noticed that the Irish
Militia is put exactly on the same footing as those of
England and Scotland ; so it may be hoped the sus•
ceptibilities of our friends across St. George's Channel.
mly be satisfied.
London, England, 1870-02-21

PARLIAMENTARY DULLNESS.

The Saturday Review says that as certain Parlia-
ments have had the ill-luck to bear uncomplimentary
names in history, it is just possible that the present
one may be hereafter known as the Tarliamentum
stupidum. "We live in good times, doubt-
less, but the dullness of our legislators
is very striking when compared with the
roystering, reckless character of the days gone by.
Walpole and his mistresses, Pitt and Dundas, with
their two bottles more or less—where are they
Contrast Mr. Lowe with Sir Francis Dashwood,
once Chancellor of the Exchequer, who had previ-
ously filled the office of president of the
Hell Fire Club. Virtue is well, says the Saturday,
but why should it be accompanied by stupidity and
dullness ? Parliament is now, like schoolboys in the
first week of the holidays, on its good behaviour.
There is real mauvaise honte in people in a fresh
position, and probably new comers, of whom there
are many in Parliament, feel that they should con-
duct themselves with stately decorum. Throughout
last session the members on the Ministerial benches
sat gloomy and silent, either frightened at themselves,
or at their solemn and earnest leader. Dignity is
impressive, but must it be priggish ?
London, England, 1870-02-21

BRITANNIA FIRE ASSOCIATION
Tread Offices, 429, Strand, London.
The distinguishing features of this Association are
Equitable Rates,
Undoubted Security.
Prompt settlement of claims.
JOHN MESSENT, Manager.

BRITISH HOSPITAL for SKIN DISEASES
56, Great Marlborough-street, W.
Bankers, Messrs. Ransom.
SUPPORT is earnestly solicited.
ALEXANDER RIVINGTON, Hon. Sec.
London, England, 1870-02-21

SPAIN AND CUBA.

English merchants seem to have been concerning them-
selves with Spanish affairs. The Gazette of Madrid pub-
lishes an address signed by forty-two merchants of London,
and twenty of Liverpool, forwarded to the Spanish Govern-
ment with a list of subscriptions amounting to
£1,870 sterling for the assistance of the Government
in Cuba. The address bears date October 8, 1869. In
reply to Senor Figueras, in the Cortes, Senor River°
Mated that the Government was unaware of any Holy
Alliance being formed against Spain, but he insisted upon
the necessity of a prompt organisation of a definite govern-
ment to avert the danger.
London, England, 1870-02-21

THEATRE-ROYAL, ADELPIII.

THIS EVENING, at 7. OPEN TO CONVICTION. Messrs
George Belmore, J. D. Beveridge, C. IL btephenson, Miss L.
Grey, and Mrs L Murray. At 15 to 8, NOT SUCH A FOOL
AS HE LOOKS: Mr 11. J. Byron. And THE NIGHTINGALE
Mr Benjrmin Webster, Messrs Arthur Stirling. J. D. Beveridge,
Skinner, Miss Furtado. Mrs Alfred Mellon, Miss Eliza John-
stone, Mrs Caulfield, .fie.
London, England, 1870-02-21

THE .BAVARIAN MINISTRY.

The Ausgburg Gazette says that the King of Bavaria has
accepted the resignation of Prince Hohenlohe. Some
journals entertain doubts on the matter, and it seems
pretty certain that King Louis is greatly annoyed at the
recent turn political events have taken. The Augsburg
Gazette comments on his dissatisfaction at the state of the
kingdom, which is generally in so peaceful a condition.
London, England, 1870-02-21

MUSEUMS.

Antiquarian—Somerset House. Admission by appitcation

to the secretary.
Botanic—Royal Botanic Society of London. Regent's-
park. Admission daily by orders from fellows. Royal
Gardens, Kew. Open daily, 1 till 6, free.
British—Great Russell-s rcet. Open free on Mondays,
Wednesdays, and Frida s, 10 to 4; summer months 10
till 7. Closed Ist till 7th January, Ist till 7th May, and
Ist till 7th September; al o on all thanksgiving days.
City—Guildhall. A collec on of antiquities, &c. Daily

1-0 till 5.
Geological— Jertnyn street. Open daily (except Fridays)

free.
India - India Office, Charles-street. Asiatic natural his-
tory, antiquities, ,ix. Open freo on Mondays, Wednes-
days, and Fridays, and on Thursdays by orders.
King's College- Strand. Anatomy and curiosities. Daily,
10 till 4.
Patents—South Kensington.
Opn free daily.
Royal Institution--21, Albemarlo-street. Various objects.
Daily, 10 till 5.
Royal Military Repository—Woolwich. Models of forti-
fications, cannon, and warlike appliances. Daily, 10

Models and inventions.

till 4.
Royal Polytechnic Institution-309, Regent-street. Scion -
tific, with lectures. Open daily, till 10 p.m. Is.
Soane's-13, Lincoln's-inn-fields. Antiquities, curiosities,
and pictures. Open Wednesdays, Thursdays; and Fri-
days in April, May, and June ; and Wednesdays, from
February to August. Admission on application to the

Curator -
Society of Arts—John-street. Adelphi. inventions, plc-
tures, curiosities &c. Daily: admission by member's

order.
South Kensington—Cromwell-road. Open on Mondays,
Tuesdays, and Saturdays, 10 till 10, freo ; on other days
10 till 4,5, or 6. 6d.
Tower of London—Ancient armour, &c. Open daily, II
till 4. ls.
London, England, 1870-02-21

DINNEF ORD'S FLUID MAGNESIA.—
The medical profession for Thirty Years have ap-
proved of this pure solution of Magnesia as the best
remedy for Acidity of the Stomach, Heartburn, Headache,
Gout, and Indigestion ; and as the best mild aperient for
delicate constitutions, especially adapted for Ladies, Chil-
dren, and infants.
DINNEFORD and CO., Chemists,
172 New Bond-street, London ; and of all other chemists
throughout the world.

NORTH LON D ON or UNIVERSITY
COLLEGE HOSPlTAL.—Accidents and Sickness.
—CONTRIBUTIONS earnesly solicited to meet the
annual expenses, which exceed the income by £4,000.
The committee also plead for help for the sick children,
the little victims of starvation, neglect, and disease, who
enjoy in the new wards, devoted to them, the privileges
of nourishing food and careful nursing. Donations thank-
fully received by Edward Enfield, Esq., Treasurer, 19,
Chester•terrace, Regent's-park; and at the office of the
charity.

HENRY J. KELLY, RN., Secretary.
London, England, 1870-02-21

WHAT THE WEEKLIES THINK.

The Spectator and the Saturday Review have each
some noteworthy comments on the defeat of Mr.
Odger in Southwark. The latter much regrets the
issue. It was a narrow class prejudice which kept
him out, though it is not to be denied that the
hostile feeling was increased by Mr. Odger's
hustings speech, which was far from wise. The
Spectator, in fact,. declares that it was his worst
effusion. It had in it nothing of the characteristic
of the working man, nothing of hearty respect for
labour and the organisation of labour, and it had
much of the poorest type of Radicalism, which con-
sists in venting animosity at opulence, aristocracy,
and royalty, not for their faults, but for standing
higher in the social scale than labour. Nevertheless,
Mr. Odger's great score must be deemed equiva-
lent to a victory. The Saturday Review on the
other hand, which formerly supported the
working man, turns against him, like the Times
did, immediately he has lost. He could be of no use
in Parliament, it says. He belongs to the rank and
file of the social army, and officers are not accus-
tomed to take counsel with their men. "Employers
of labour and master tradesmen, although
they may amuse themselves by professing
Conservative or Liberal opinions, are perfectly unani-
mous in their disinclination to be governed by those
The
to whom they pay weekly wages." In a little time
ehilnV owgatweirlllins.ev andeut tthheel323°Beii-ileinsfg: the party of order.
ords will lie down
together like the lion and the lamb.
London, England, 1870-02-21

TELEGRAPH COMPANIES.

10 Anglo-American Tei., urn all —l9/ 192 171 2
10 Anglo Mediter Tel., Um.... 10 201 21 201
at Atlantic Telegraph lO 14 10
st Do. 8 per cent.
at B. and I. Magnetic Tel., lira lOO 183 190
st Electric & Inter. Telegraph 100 262 267
10 Do. New 8 12 13p
25 Indo-European Tel., lira all 21 25
5 Lond. Provincial Tel. lim all 3 4
1 Do. Prefer. 10 per cent all . ..
10 Mediterra. Eaten. Tel., lim all 9 10
25 Reuter's Telegram all 12 13 124
20 Societe Transatlant., lira all 16 161 16/
st Submarine Telegraph
1 Do. Scrip all 11 If
5 U. Kingdom Tel. Co., lim all 7 8
5 Do. 10 per cent. Pref all 41 51
London, England, 1870-02-21

THE GALLICIAN QUESTION.

Great interest is excited at Vienna concerning the pro-
gress of the commission appointed to inquire into the Gal-
Udall resolution. Very animated discussions have taken
place between the Ministry and the Polish deputies. Herr
von Giskra has assured the latter that the Ninisters are
willing to make concessions, but they must first receive
guarantees, and they demand the establishment of direct
elections. The Poles replied that the solution of the ques-
tion did not belong to them, but rested exclusively with
the Diet of Lemberg. The question is in abeyance, and
+lle result of the debate is very uncertain.
London, England, 1870-02-21

LYCEUM THEATRE.

THIS EVENING. at 7, TWENTY MINUTES WITH A TIGER
And CHILPE RIC: M. Marius, G Vincent, Odell, Lapierre,
Coghlan, and M. Herv6; Mesdames Dolaro, Fitz Inman, ito
manelli, Nellie Nesbit, and Miss Emily Muir.

ROYAL STRAND THEATRE.
Fole Lessee anti Manageress, Mrs. Swenborough.

THIS EVENING. at 7. THE HEIR AT LA W: Mr Clarke. Mr
James, Miss Button, &c. With THE TOODLES. Concluding
with INO.

WOODIN'S CARPET - BAG AND SKETCH BOOK,
Egyptian Hall, Piccadilly, every Evening (except Saturday) at
3; Saturday Mornings at 3. Admission, is, 2s, 3s.

CHRISTY MINSTRELS. St. James's Hall, Every Night, at 8
Wednesdays and Saturdays, at 3 and 8 all the year round.

ZOOLOGICAL GARDENS, Regent's-park, OPEN daily (ex-
cept Sundays). Admission, ls.; on Mondays ' 6d. Children
under twelve, 6d.

ROYAL ALHAMBRA PALACE. THREE BALLETS
Promenade Concert. Band of 60. Begin at 8. la. Box-office
open fromll to 4.

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London, England, 1870-02-21

LOCAL EDUCATION BOARDS.

The Pall Mall Gazette remarks that the powers en-
trusted to the new school boards are extremely large. Let
us inquire of what manner of men they are likely to be
composed. In boroughs they will be elected by the town
council, in the country by the parish vestry. There is no
reason to doubt that in large towns a board thus appointed
will be well adapted for the work it has to do. But as regards
small boroughs and rural parishes ,the case is wholly
different. The enlightenment of councils and vestries,
composed for the most part of small shopkeepers and
small farmers, is rather prospective than present, rather
to be hoped for as a result than to be relied on as an
instrument of diffusing public education. We know what
has been the fate of free libraries in the hands of rate-
payers of this class, and the indifference which has been so
often shewn in the matter of providing books may be equally
shewn in the matter of proviclingthe elementary instruction
without which books are useless. And the example of
poor-law administration shews how stolid is the resistance
which local authorities animated by this temper can offez
to a controlling department. It is quite obvious there-
fore, that if Mr. Forster's bill is to deal effectually with
educational destitution the Government must be armed
with very different powers from any possessed by the Poor
Law Board.
London, England, 1870-02-21

NOTHING IMPOSSIBLE.

G UA. AMAREE,LA restores the Human Hair
tv, to its pristine hue, no matter at what ago.
JNO. GOSNELL and CO. have at length, with the aid
of one of the most eminent Chemists, succeeded in perfect-
ing; this wont liquid. It is now offered to the public
az a more concentrated form, and at a lower price.
Sold in bottles, 35. each ; also 55., 7s. 6d., and 15s. each,
Including brush.
Red Bull Wharf, Angel passsago, 93, Upper Thames-
dreet London, E.O.
London, England, 1870-02-21

iIIOYAL STRAND THEATRE.
I.l_, Sole Lessee and Manageress, Mrs Swanborough.
THIS EVENING, at 7, THE HEIR AT LAW: Mesrs. J.
S. Clarke, D: James, Crouch; 'Mesdames Button and Claire.
Followed by THE TOO D LES : Mr Clarke.
After which, INO; Messrs Thorne, James, Fenton, Turner ;
Mesdames Sheridan, Newton, Maitland, &c.
London, England, 1870-02-21

MARRIAGES.

CARLISLE STONE—On the 17th inst., at Harston Church,
Cambs., John Carlisle, Esq., of Hollins Grove, Dar wen,
to Harriett Josephine, youngest daughter of the late
Wm. Stone, Bexley, Kent.
WILLIAMSON—BRIGHT—On the 17th in St., at St. Michael's,
near Tenbury, John Williamson, Esq., late 90th Light
Infantry, to Gertrude Una, eldest daughter the late Rev.
John Bright, of Totterton Hall, Salop.
DEATHS.

-
Bit-nun—On the 18th inst., at Upper Clapton, Richard
Birkett, Esq., aged 63.
MACNAMARA —On the 18th inst., at Clarvillo, Soutbseal
Commander Timothy Maenamara, R N., aged 74.

London : Printed and Published by WILLIAM ANDREWS
of No. 112, Strand, Printer, at THE SUN Office, NO. 112, Strand,
in the Precinct of- the Savoy, in tho County of Middlesex—'
Monday, February 21, 1870.
London, England, 1870-02-21

THE SUN, LONDON, MONDAY EVE SING, FEBRUARY 21, 1870.

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CANCER, HOSPITAL (Free) : founded 1851.
—Brampton, S.W., and 167, Piccadilly.—Over 8,000
cases treated since foundation. Remedies and diet very
expensive. Over 40 in hospital, and many cases unable
to be admitted for want of FUNDS ; at present over 300
out-patients.
Treasurer—Geo. T. Hertslet, Esq., Lord Chamberlain's
Office, St. James's Palace.
Bankers—Messrs. Coutts and Co., Strand.
By order, H. J, J.l7l'F.
London, England, 1870-02-21

BIRT ILK

- -
MoTE—On the 19th inst., at 48, Hertford-street, Mayfair,
Mrs. Joseph S. Mop, of a daughter.
OAKEY - On the 18th inst., at Surbiton, the wife of John
°ahoy, of a son.
London, England, 1870-02-21

BRITISH HOME FOR JNC URA BLES,
Clapham rise•
Instituted 1861

PATRONESS.
Her Royal Highness the Princess of WALES.
TREASURERS.
George Moore, Esq.; Mr. Alderman Gibbons.
This Institution, extending its operations to all parts of
the kingdom, provides for those afflicted with incurable
diseases a home for life, with every comfort and medical
attendance. Patients are admitted, and annuities of £lO
obtained by election.
No person under 20 years of age, nor of the pauper
class, is eligible.
Full particulars and the necessary forms may be pro-
cured from the Secretary. Donations and annual sub-
scriptions are earnestly solicited.
BANKERS.

Messrs Barclay, Bevan, and Co., Lombard-street, E C.; and
Messrs. Drummond, Cnaring-cross, S.W.
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London, England, 1870-02-21

THE LEAGUE AND THE EDUCATION BILL.

The League has issued a circular touching the
Government Education Bill. It congratulates its
members on a measure which is so far in advance of
any former Ministerial proposals, and which embodies
so much of the League programme. But certain pro-
visions are deemed objectionable. The bill will be
too long in coming into operation. The school
boards have permissive authority to enforce attend-
flnce, whereas there ought to be no choice in the
matter. The authority. to give free tickets of admis-
sion will give rise to invidious distinctions. And,
lastly, the provisions relating to religious instruction
are highly objectionable—calculated to excite bitter
sectarian contests.
London, England, 1870-02-21

DOOR SICK and HELPLESS CHILDREN.
1., —The ROYAL INFIR!IARY for CHILDREN
and WOMEN, Waterloo-bridge-road. Instituted 1810.
Increased PECUNIARY ASSISTANCE is most
urgently needed, and solicited, for continuing relief to the
poor little suffering inmates at this Hospital.
Office, Waterloo-bridge-road, S.E.
Bankers—Messrs. Fuller, Banbury, and Co., 71, Lom-
bard-street; and Messrs. Coutts and Co., 69, Strand.
CHARLES J. F. RENTON, Secretary.
London, England, 1870-02-21

PROPOSED MEASURES.

Lord Chelmsford's bill to amend the laws relating
to selling goods on Sunday enacts that any person
who shall on Sunday, hawk, cry, or sell anything in
the way of merchandise, shall be liable to a fine by
the magistrates of not exceeding £l. The pro-
visions of the Act do not apply to the
selling or delivery
.of medicinal articles, nor
to butcher's meat, fish, poultry, game, or
vegetables before the hour of nine in the
morning. Milk and cream also may be sold before
ten o'clock, and between two and five in the after-
noon. Pastry, fruit, and unlicensed beverages will
still be obtainable by the public throughout the day,
with the exception of the hours from nine to
one in the morning. Newspapers will be sold only
before ten o'cicck, and up to that time barbers can pur-
sue their avocation. Cookshops and coffee-houses will
close from ten to one, and bakers, licensed victuallers,
and all public house-keepers will exercise their ordi-
nary and lawful business. It is to be observed
that in all these exceptions to the Sun-
day trading law, no public cry is to be
made use of. By Mr. Gurney's bill relating to
the property of married women, the latter will be
capable of holding, acquiring, and bequeathing real
and personal estate, and of suing and being sued. The
earnings of a married woman will be deemed to be
her own property acquired after marriage. The re-
vesting of mortgaged estates in mortgagors is
to be facilitated by a measure of Mr.
Dodds and others, by which the mort-
gagee may, by endorsement of a receipt,
for moneys secured, revert the property in the per-
son entitled to the equity of redemption without its
being necessary to make any further conveyance.
London, England, 1870-02-21

ROYAL DOCKYARDS.

A return, consisting of over 600 pages, has been
published, shelving the costs of manufacture and
repairs in our dockyards for the year 1866-1867.
Details relating to the conversion of timber at
the saw-mills are gone into at length, and other in-
formation may be gleaned with difficulty from this
bulky volume. To leave 1866, however, for the pre-
sent year, the United Service Gazette says that orders
from the Admiralty have been received at
the • Dovonport yard expediting the discharge
of workmen, so as to bring the amount of wages
in the financial year within the sum allowed.
Forty-one were discharged on Saturday last
without even a day's notice—a circumstance
unprecedented In the annals of the yard. Z3;:73n-
then men have had a week's notice. At Woolvcch
the sale by auction of the immense stock of stores,
machinery, &c., now remaining at the dockyaril and.
steam factory will commence on Monday IT,xt, and
i 3 expected to occupy upwards of a week.

LEEDS ORANGEMEN AND MR. MADDEN.

Mr. John Madden has received a letter of sympathy
from the members of the Orange Lodge at Leeds.
It expresses the admiration of the members of the
lodge at "his noble and manly conduct in declining, for
the reasons assigned by him, to serve in the office
of High Sheriff of Leitrim, thereby supporting the
cause of true Protestantism and the liberty of his
country. and also their sympathy with hit. in beine•
London, England, 1870-02-21

HOME for the HELPLESS.—ST. JAMES'S
DIOCESAN HOME for FEMALE PENITENTS
(Hammersmith), under the immediate direction of the
Bishop of London. The work carried on by aSisterhood,
"in faithful accordance with the principles of the Re-
formed Church of England." FUNDS greatly needed
COUNCIL.
The Bishop of LONDON.
Rev. J. W. Apra Major-Gen. Rt. Hon. Percy
Rev. F. G. Bloomfield I Herbert, M.P.

Hon. and Rev. F. Byng ReT. J. E.. Jmpe
Rev. R. Cl. Baker Rev. W.F.Erskine Knollys

Rev. 8. Brooke
The Lord Clinton

Rev. S. W. Lloyd
Rev. A. Martineau

Rev. W. Cadman Rev. W. D. Maclagan
E. Charrington, Esq. Rev. Daniel Moore
Rev. E. L. Cutts, Chaplain Rev. J._Moorhoust.

. _
Rev. E. Capel Cure J. D. Morton, Esq.
Rev. J. E. Cox Rev. Canon Nepean
Octavias Coop°, Esq. Rev. E. Parry
Arthur Currie, Esq. John Pearson, Esq., Q.O.
Rev. J. Connell Rev. G. F. Prescott
Rev. C. W. Purse Rev. F. Pigou

C. J. Freaks. Esq. R. T. Pigott, Esq.
J. S. Gillint, Esq. R. R. Pym, Esq.
Rev. Dr. F Hessey Hugh H. Seymour, Esq
H G Heald, Esq. R. Wade, Esq.
R. Hook, Esq., Treasurer Loftus Wigram, Esa.

Subscriptions will be received by any of the &boys ; by
Messrs. Harries, Farquhar, and Co ; and by the Hon.
Secretrry, Rev. S. W. Lloyd, 14, Seymour-street, Port-
man-square, to whom commurications may bo addressed.

THE LONDON SURGICAL HOME for
DISEASES and ACCIDENTS of WOMEN, for
the Reception of Gentlewomen and Females of Respect-
ability upon a weekly payment. Under the management
of Mr. Baker Brown.
The private medical attendants of the patients are
in vited to visit them, and to meet in consultation before
treatment.
Full particulars can be obtained on application to the
Lady-Superintendent, 18, Stanley-terrace, Notting-hill,
W. ; or to Mr. Baker Brown, 136, Harley-street, W.
London, England, 1870-02-21

TURF REFORM.

Sir Joseph Hawley's proposals for the reform of
the Turf are still discussed with much curiosity,
though the sporting fraternity do not evince the
slightest disposition to accept his trenchant scheme.
The Field treats the matter more impartially than
most of its contemporaries. The insinuation that
Sir Joseph is attempting to reform the system
only after he himself has made a fortune out of it
is disposed of by the consideration that if he had
been ruined by racing, people would equally have
said that he was a jaundiced, disappointed man. All
that Sir Joseph has proposed, another great turf
authority, Admiral Rous, has at one time or other
sanctioned. The Field has taken the trouble to
collate the sentiments which the Admiral has expressed
at different times. They alinost precisely correspond
with Sir. J. Hawley's. Sir Joseph Hawley says racing
is becoming simple gambling. Admiral Rous says
that gambling threatens the very existence of racing.
Sir Joseph Irawley says that this system in no way
tends to improve the breed of horses; and Admiral
Rous, that from such an influence the breeding of
horses becomes a secondary consideration. Sir
Joseph Hawley would order that no race should
be run before March 25, or after November 15;
Admiral Rous says that a season extending from
February 15 to November 15 is a cryino.
iniquity. Sir Joseph Hawley says that, in the
event of the Jockey Club being unable to shorten
the season, the Legislature should make such altera-
tions compulsory; Admiral Rous says that the
Jockey Club has no power to enforce the law, and
that some interposition from Parliament is almost
required. And so on with regard to handicaps,
entries for two-year-old races, the popularisation
of the Jockey Club, and the rest of it.
London, England, 1870-02-21

WEST INDIES AND MEXICO.

Leave St. Nazaire on the 16th of each month for St.
Thomas, Havana, Vera Cruz, Now Orleans, Porto Rico
Haiti. Santiago do Cuba, Guadeloupe, Martinique.
JAPAN, NORTH ND SOUTH PACIFIC, AND
CENTRAL AMERICA (via Panama).
Leave St. Nazaire on the Bth of each month for Mar-
tinique, St. Martha (United States of Columbia), Colon,
Aspinwall (Isthmus of Panama), La Guayra, Porto Ca-
bello, Guadeloupe, Trinidad, Demerara, Paramaribo,
Cayenne, &c., Callao, Valparaiso, &c., San Jose, La Union,
San Francisco, China, and Japan.
Hand books, with full details of all the routes of this
company, can bo had of
STRINGER, PEMBBROKE, and Co.,
Agents. 8, Austinfriars, London, E.O.
London, England, 1870-02-21

HIGH WATER AT LONDON BRIDGE.

Morning. Evening
MONDAY 50 min past 5 14 min past a
TUESDAY.
WEDNESII&Y 25 min past 7 52 min past 7
THURSDAY... . .... 25 min past 8 5 min past 9
FRIDAY..... • 45 min past 0...... 30 min past 10
London, England, 1870-02-21

THE UNIVERSIFY BOAT-RACE.

OXFORD, Saturday.—Mr. I'. H. A. Houblon,
Christ Church, the new Oxford stroke, seems quite
settled down to that important position in the
Oxford Eight (which, after numerous interruptions
from the ice iu the river, has now resumed regular
practice), as he was out twice this afternoon over
the short course, Messrs. Woodhouse, University,
rowing bow ; Lewis, University, 2; Burgess, Brase-
nose, 3 ; Moss, Balliol, 4 ; Baker, Queen's, 5 ;
Payne, St. John's, 6 ; and Tahourdin, St. John's,
7 ; Mr. Benson, the president, steering, and Mr.
Tinne, the ex-president, coaching. The crew go
very well, and give satisfaction.
CA➢sBRIBGE, Feb. 20.

Mr. G. Morrison made his first appearance this
term at Cambridge yesterday, and the frost having
departed, and the ice disappeared for a consider-
able part of the course, he was able to have out a
crew which must not be taken as the crew which will
be ro wed. The frost has given the Cantabs a week's
rest, which will be found to be rather beneficial than
otherwise, as plenty of time remains for them to be
got fit for their appearance on thellames. D uring the
interval the president and secretary have been to Lon-
don and have ordered a new ship, Clasper, it is said,
being commissioned to build it. Mr. Morrison steered
the crew, whose names are given below, over part of
the course yesterday, and regular practice will com-
mence to-morrow. Macmichael was still absent,
and Lowe was not rowing. The president
rowed at No. 6, Spencer being transferred to
No. 2. Ridley rowed stroke, and it seems to be the
opinion of many that a doubt exists as to the ad-
visability of retaining him for stroke, but we hold to
the opinion that Goldie will fill the important
place of stroke. It is hoped that the reserve
four will be out to-morrow, and by the end of the
present week we may see the 'Varsity crew rowing
in 'Varsity form, and justifying the confidence of
their friends, most of whom still cling to the hope
of seeing the light blue colours victorious. The
severe weather it is hoped is gone for good, and it
is earnestly hoped that the advice of that expe-
rienced oarsman and coach, Mr. G. Morrison, may
serve to render the rowing as effectual as the
strength of the crew seems to indicate the possibi-
lity of. We shall not be surprised to find that after
all neither Blackburne nor Atcheson will be in the
reserve four, as we bear they are both determined
to try for the Colquhorm sculls, the last-named of
whom ought to have a good chance. The follow-
ing is the crew who rowed yesterday, with their
racing weights:—

st lb
1. B. S. 11 indolph, Third Trinity
2. E. A. A. Spencer, Second Trinity
3. J. W. Dale, Lady Margaret
4. E. Phelps, Sidney
5. Gsvatkin, Lady Margaret l2
C. J. H. D. Goldie, Lady Margaret
7. J. F. Strachan, Trinity Hall
8. IL Ridley, Jesus
Cox., Mr. G. Morrison, Oxford.
London, England, 1870-02-21

M. OLLIVIER AND THE EMPEROR.

The Journal Officiel publishes the following report
addressed to the Emperor by M. 011ivier :—" Sire,—lt is
desirable to efface from our legislation the traces of our
differences and of our civil conflicts. With this view we
propose to your Majesty the abrogation of the decree of
the Bth-12th December, 1851, respecting persons
guilty of having formed a secret society. It
seems to us inadmissible that in a time of tranquillity
and under a liberal regime the Government should retain
the power to transport to Cayenne or to Algeria by the
law of public safety, citizens who are condemned to some
months' imprisonment for having formed part of a secret
society. Consequently we have the honour to propose to
your Majesty the abrogation of that decree.--1 have the
honour to be, sire, with the most profound respect, your
most devoted servant, EMILE oCILLIVIER. —Approved,
Napoleon.
London, England, 1870-02-21

ROYAL PRINCESS'S TIIEATRE
Lessee and ➢fanager—Mr. Benjamin Webster.

THIS EVENING, at 7, FORMOSA: Messrs. J. Rouse, Rig-
nold, Ashley, Taylor, Lin Rayne, Phillips, Leeson, Eburne,
Romer, &c.; Ifesdames Billington, K. Rodgers, M. Brennan, E.
Barnett, L Grey, &c.
With A FTER DARK; IV essrs Fignold, Ashley, Rouse, Lee-
son, Phillips, Rayne; Misses B. Leclercq and Barnett.

LYCEUM THEATRE (under the management
-1-4 of Messrs Mansell (elegantly redecorated by Macintosh).

THIS EVENING, at 7.36 TWENTY MINUTES WITH
TIGER: Messrs Coghlan, Odell, and Wilmott; Mesdames Rig-
uold and Morgan.
Aft r which, CHILP ERIC, by Herv6: Messrs M. Marius, G.
Vincent, Odell, Lapierre, Coghhua, and M. Herve : Mesdames
Dolaro, Fitzlnman, Romanelli, Nellie Nesbit, and Miss Emily
Muir.
London, England, 1870-02-21

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London, England, 1870-02-21

fliE SUN, LONDON, MONDAY EVENING, FLBRUARY 21, 1870.

THEATRE-ROYAL DRURY-LANE.
sole Lessee and Manager, Mr. F. B. Chatterton.
THIS EVENING. at 7, THE WIFE : Messrs T. C. King, Bad-
nett, Howard, M•lntyre, C. Moore Moreland; Misses E. Stnart
and Hudspeth. At 9, BEAUTY AND THE BEAST: Messrs.
Fred. Yokes, Brittain Wright, Harry Boleno; Hisses Voles,

MISCELLANEOUS NE TVS.

so unjustifiably depnved of all his llonourS by her
Majesty's Irish Executive, for refusing to become the
servant of a priestly, but alien despotism—the enemy
alike of liberty and independence.' Mr. Madden, in
reply, says that it affords him great satisfaction to
find that the protest which he thought it his duty
to make against being forced to become the execu-
tioner of the odious deceit of a time-serving and
Popish Ministry, against the persons and properties
of his fellow countrymen, has met with the approval
of the Orangemen of Leeds.
London, England, 1870-02-21

THE EDUCATION BILL.

The Standard thinks that the reception of Mr. Forster's
speech by the House of Commons on Thursday night
affords significant, and reassuring, evidence of the tone of
oliinion and feeling on the subject of popular education.
Certain portions of that speech embodied suggestions
which, if not originally put forward by the League, yet
formed essential points in its prograpme. Other and
more numerous passages gave the sanction of the Govern-
ment to the views which the League has most distinctly
denounced and opposed. The former were feebly
applauded from one single quarter of the house ;
the latter were heartily cheered by the great majority of
both parties. When Mr. Forster announced • his inten-
tion to leave the school boards free to institute religious
teaching in their schools, the applause was earnest,
general, and almost enthusiastic. The leaders of the
League recognised their defeat. The proof of the bill will
b 3 in its working; but, so far as we can judge at present,
it appears to us to have drawn the line very happily
between the proper spheres of parliamentary control and
local freedom ; and, if the boards he well and wisely con-
stituted, we have no doubt that the powers vested in therm
will not be found excessive.
London, England, 1870-02-21

THE UNIVERSITY BOAT RACE.

_Land and Water says there will be considerable
difficulty in fixing the date for the Oxford and Cam-
bridge aquatic contest. The tides on the usual date,
April 19th, are exceptionally unfavourable, and in
all probability the battle will come off on Thursday,
April 7th, in the afternoon, at about 4.30. Land and
Water adds that though this hour is very late for spec-
tators, yet the comfort of the crews is the chief
consideration. Special arrangements will be made all
to the steamers.
London, England, 1870-02-21

LIFE ASSURANCE.

Two recent decisions before two separate Vice-
Chancellors are considered to settle the position of
amalgamated policy-holders.. Both decisions recognise
the principle that policy-holders admit the substituted
liability of amalgamated companies if they continue
their payments without protest. In the case of an
annuitant, it was held that the reception of pay-
ments did not amount to a recognition of the
transfer ; the shareholders who had transferred
their business were still liable ; but . policy
holders are held to be in a different position.
The Solicitors' Journal observes :—" Payment of pre-
miums is in its nature far more indicative of recog-
nition than acceptance of annuity ; indeed, a payee
will usually accept payment from anyone offering to
make it, while a person having to pay looks naturally
to the character assumed by the party proposing to
receive." It seemed, however, as if the judge
who gave the decision in the case of the
annuitant would have taken the same course with a
policy-holder. But a clear difference between the
two in the case of amalgamations has been definitely
established.
London, England, 1870-02-21

THE MESMERIC INFIRMARY, 36, Wey-
mouth-street, W. (where many cases deemed incur-
able are cured). much needs support. Inspection is in-
vited from 10 till 12.30., The Council have placed the
Institution under the control of THOS. CHANDLER,
Esq., M.R.C.S., who has above 30 years' experience in
Mesmerism and nervous diseases. Consultations—gra-
tuitous, till 10.30 ;.private, till 12.30.

(\NE HUNDRED & SEVENTY DESTITUTE
ORPHAN CHILDREN are being maintained in the
ROYAL ALBERT ORPHAN ASYLUM, at the moderato rate
of £25 por annum each. Funds greatly needed.
CHARLES A. WALKER, Secretary
Office, 54, Cheapside, London, E.Ot
London, England, 1870-02-21

RAILWAY COMPENSATION.

The boards of the leading railway companies have
decided to bring a compensation bill into Parliament
this session. The Railway _Yews states that the
measure will contain a provision for limiting the
amount of compensation to be paid in cases of acci-
dental loss of life or personal injury, but
giving to passengers the right of insuring
with the companies for larger . amounts
at moderate premiums. Our contemporary thinks
it would be well if the bill embraced likewise some
provision for prosecuting parties who conspire to de-
fraud the owners of railway proerty. Attempts of
this kind are constantly made. I.he only question is,
will not the law against such frauds suffice as it
stands?
London, England, 1870-02-21

SAMARITAN FREE HOSPITAL for WOMEN
and CHILDREN, Lower Seymour-street, Portman-
square. The only Free Hospital for Diseases of Women ;
2,5.8 patients were treated last month without letters of
recommendation. SUBSCRIPTIONS and DONATIONS
are much needed, and will be received by Messrs. Hatchacd,
Piccadilly; Sir Samuel Scott, Bart.; Messrs. Barclay,
Coutts, Glyn, Ransom ; and by the Secretary.
London, England, 1870-02-21

TDB LAND DILL.

The "national " papers of course condemn the
Government Land Bill. The Nation calls it an ela-
borate piece of tinkering. The Irishman says the
Bill is worse than a delusion and a snare. Under the
pretence of redressing the land grievances, it per-
petuates and legalises landlord tyranny; under
the pretence of legalising Irish tenant right, it
destroys it.
London, England, 1870-02-21

TNDO - EUROPEAN TELEGRAPH COM-
PANY (Limited).—New Telegraphic Route OVERLAND
TO INDIA, by Special Lines, in connection with the Govern-
ment of India Cables, through the Persian Gulf.

NOTICE.--1 he Tele raphic Lines of this Company, via the
above route, aro NOW open for transmission of messages for the
public.
'► he Charge for a message of TEN words from LONDON to
CALCUTTA, BOMBAY, MADRAS, and all places west of Chit-
tagong, is £1 17s. Od.
Messages for this ',hie, marked via Indo-European, will be re-
ceived at any of the Offices of the ELECTRIC and INTERNATIONAL
TELEGRAPH COMPANY throughout the Kingdom, and at the
Offices of this Company, 16, Telegraph-street, City,

R. WEAVER, Secretary