biglam/hmd_newspapers huggingface dataset:
The Sun.
London, England, 1870-11-23

REFUSING TO OBEY ORDERS.

A court-martial assembled on board H.M.S. Royal
Adelaide flagship, in the Hamtaze, yesterday, for the
trial of Moses Fox, quartermaster of the Liffey, for dis-
obedience to orders. The prisoner flatly refused to do
what his superior officer had ordered. . The prisoner
pleaded guilty, but said his refusal was given in heat of
temper. He was sentenced to be reduced to able seaman,
and to undergo three months' imprisonment.

QUARRY ACCIDENT.
As a number of men were engaged yesterday in blast-
ing operations at Brynmawr limestone quarries, two of
them who were unable to get to a safe distance were
killed by some fragments of the rock falling upon them.
A. similar accident occurred at the same quarry twelve
months ago.
London, England, 1870-11-23

GREAT EXPLOSION AT METZ.

On the morning of the 21st a powder magazine
in Fort Flappeville blew up. Some soldiers were
killed and 40 wounded. The cause of the catas-
trophe is not known.

RELIEF OF MEZIERES.
A telegram from Roeroy, dated Moudan says that
Meziives has been relieved.

THE ARMY OF THE LOIRE,

Private telegrams from Tours state that a very
important movement has been successfully accom-
plished by the Army of the Loire. Little reliance
can be placed on either French or German telegrams
at present, as it is the object of both to hide their
movements.

REPORTED GERMAN CONCENTRATIONS.
Baussins, Monday.

There is every indication that General Moltke,
fearing his inability to successfully resist the anti-
cipated sortie in force from Paris, has ordered the
abandonment of former plans for expeditions to the
west and south-west of Franco, and the concentra-
tion of all available German forces in the immediate
neighbourhood of Paris. General Manteuffel has
been stopped in his march towards Amiens, and has
been ordered to join the Saxon army investing
Northern Paris; while the Grand Duke of Mecklen-
burg and the army of Prince Frederick Charles,
having effected a junction between Etampes and
Fontainebleau, are approaching Paris from the
south.

These movements swell the force investing Paris

to 370,000 men ; but they also leave the armies of
D'Aurelle, Bourbaki, and Keratry without any for-
midable foe in their front.

ITALY.

FLORENCE, November 22 (11.85 a.m.)

_
Out of a total of 510 elections the results of 360
are known ; 244 of these will have to bo submitted
to a second ballot, owing to the general abstention
of electors.

The Moderates have gained, and the Radicals have
lost, several seats.
The Italia advocates neutrality in the Russian
difficulty, declaring that Italy has no interest to
become the soldiers of England as Franco did in
1855. All papers speak in the same sense.
The King's journey to Rome is officially announced
for the close of the year.
Prince Umberto will settle there in Jaunary.
London, England, 1870-11-23

DRINCESS'S THEATRE.—Lessee, B. WEB-
STEP,. Managers, B. WEBSTER and F. B. CHATTERTON.
THIS EVENING at Seven, HANDY ANDY ; Messrs. Barry,
Crellin, Murray, Mesdames Seymour, Lovell. Anti PEEP CV
DAY ; Messrs. Rignold, Rayner, Edgar, Crellin, Barry, Marshall,
Voltaire, Mesdames P. Leclercq, L. Grey, R. Power.

GLOBE THEATRE, NEWCASTLE-STREET,
STRAND.—Manageress, Miss ALLEYNE.—BOARD AND
RESIDENCE at 7. Last Six Nights of MARCO SPADA, at 7.40.
Grand Ballet Divertissement at 8.50, entitled THE THREE
ROSES, or the CHOSEN ONE, as danced for 250 consecutive
Nights by Madame Colonna and Troupe. THE TAMING OF
THE SHREW at 9.30. Groat success of Miss Alleyne as
"Katherine." " Petruchio," Mr. Fairclough. Concluding with
the celebrated characteristic DANCE, by Madame Colonna and
Troupe. The dresses designed and made under the direction of
Miss Alleyne. The new Comedy entitled /WASTE will be pro-
duced on Saturday, November 26.
London, England, 1870-11-23

DIVORCE FROM AN AMERICAN POINT OF VIEW.

A female suffrage congress, held in New York, at
which the question of more liberal marriage and
divorce laws was discussed, has.resulted in a rupture
between the chief Woman's-Right factions, and a
newspaper contest, revealing sad heart burnin2;s, has
been entered upon, Mrs. H. B. Stanton, one of
the speakers at the New York meeting,
argued that divorce should be made contin-
gent on whim, passion, or convenience. S
declared it was just as impossible for men to under-
stand the slavery of the women in their own house-
holds as it was for slaveholders to understand that of
the A.irican race on their plantations. The- first step
to education, elevation, and enfranchisement was
personal freedom. Holding these views, Mrs.
Stanton proposed a uniform national law regulating
lenient conditions of divorce, and she was assisted in
the circulation of her design by a newspaper called
the Woman's Advocate. This journal suggested a
platform for the woman suffrage party, with the fol-
lowing among other declarations Let the mar-
riage contract be limited from one to three years, at
the option of the contracting parties." These
theories were strongly opposed by several ladies of
the Association and by the Woman's Journal, one of
the three chief Women's-Right organs of the States.
This paper spoke of Mrs. Stanton's movement
as one embracing all the elements of the
tree love doctrine, and contended that free
love, as expounded by Mrs. Stanton and
the Advocate, tended to the demoralization and the
disintegration of society. These theories it said "are
the sort of seed which, coming to blossom and
fruitage, produced the awful French Revolution. The
prevalence o; such ideas, and their realisation in
practice, would speedily eat out the sturdiness of
mental and moral nature which we have inherited as
an American people, and would plunge us back into
the dissoluteness of Franco in her most dissolute
days." The war goes on.
London, England, 1870-11-23

THE MARRIAGE CEREMONY.

Americans of the fashionable class have of late
hit upon the plan of regularly rehearsing in their
city churches tho marriage ceremony. We are told
that in order to be well drilla,' in " the entre, the
bow, the posture, and the promenade," bridal parties
meet at the churches where the rites are subse-
quently to take place in earnest, and practise the
pantomime. So exact are the arrange-
ments for securing éclat at the ceremony,
that the steps separating each of the
attendants at the wedding are counted, and the huge
trains of the ladies are put into position, lest there
should be any undue rapidity when the officiants are
required to advance, or indecorous entangle-
ment of costume. The New York and Boston
papers are indignant that displays like these should
take place, and contend that they are in a false and
bad style. If any ceremony, they say, by every
consideration which can appeal to an unsophisticated
heart, demands simplicity, it is that of marriage.
London, England, 1870-11-23

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

THE GREAT WESTERN HOTEL.
(SNOW-BILL STATION),
BIRMIN.G 11 AM.
" Ono of the most elegant, comfortahle; and economical hotels
in the three kingdoms."—The Field, July 31, 1869.

THE GREAT WESTF,ftN ,HOTEL.
(SNOW-HILL
• B E, 31 N'G 11 AIL
"One of the most elegant, comfortable, and economical hotels
in thethreo kingdoms."--The Field, July 31, 1869.

OLDRIDGE'S BALM OF COLUMBIA_ is un-
equalled in its effect in producing Luxuriant Whiskers and
Moustachios. It is an infallible remedy for Baldness, and con-
tains the essential requisites for Cleansing, Beautifying, and
Restoring the Hair.
London, England, 1870-11-23

A DIPLOMATIC RUMOUR.

The Morning Post gave currency to a story that
the Russian Ambassador had Prince Gortschalioff's

note in his pocket on the Lord Mayor's Day, but
withheld it lest he should disturb the harmony of
the feast. This story is contradicted. Baron Brun-

now delivered the dispatch on the very day on
which the great civic feast was held, as may be seen
on reference to Lord Granville's reply to the Russian
Chancellor's circular. It appears, therefore, that it
was Earl Granville, and not Baron Brunnow, who
was so thoughtful for the digestion of the alder-
men.
London, England, 1870-11-23

THEATRES, AND AMUSEMENTS.

DRURY-LANG—A Domestic Hercules. Amy Robsart.
Phobus's Fix.
HAYMARKET Lodgings for Single Gentlemen. The
Palace of Truth. Uncle's Will. My Husband's
Ghost.
ADELPHI THEATRE.—Twice Killed.
Forest.
VAurixviLtz—Chiselling.
the Invisible Armada.
SruAND—On and O. Living at Ease. The Idle
'Prentice.
PRINCESS'S THEATRE.—Handy Andy and Peep o' Day.
GLOBE—Board and Residence. Taming of the Shrew.
Marco Spada. The Secret.
OPERA COMIQUE Tigre de Bengal°. Monsieur Garat.
JA's---To Oblige Benson. Fornande. Only a
Halfpenny.
Orormwo—Nell and (Burlesque) Panl and Virginia.
GAIETY Happy Village. Betley. The Waterman.
Trombalcalzar.
&DUMB WELLS.--Virginias. Faroe.
STANDARD —ll-loar of Wakefield. Ballet. Chapter of
Accidents.
NEW SuRREY—FIag on the Battle Field. Link by
Link.
QuEEN's—Aunt Charlotte's Maid. Midsummer Night's
Dream.
ROYALTY Wealth, and Whittington Junior awl his
Sensation Cat.
HoLnonx—Farce. The Odds,
PourrEcumo—Professor Pepper's War Lecture. After-
noon and Evening.
AMPHITHEATRE AND CIRCUS (Holborn)—Scenes in the
Arena.

Flowers of the

Two Rose& Elizabeth, or

Sr. JAMES'S HALL.—Christy Minstrels. Every evening.
PALSIS RoYefr—Professor Faber's Talking Machine.
Siege of Paris.
ALHAmßne—Promenade Concert,
MADAME TIISSAUD'S (Baker-street) —From 10 a.m. till 10
p.m. Is.; oxtra rooms, 6d.
London, England, 1870-02-08

MEETINGS OF SOCIETIES.

Monday.—United Service : " Steenstrup's Coni-
cal, Screw, and Breech-loading Cannon," by Mr.
Jansen. Social Science: " Contagious Diseases
Act," by Mr. Beggs. Victoria: " Numerical Sys-
tem of Old Testament," by Rev. Dr. Thornton.
Farmers' Club : "On Grass Land." Tuesday.—
Ethnological : " Prehistoric Remains," by Mr. Daw-
kins and Rev. Mr. Mapleton. Civil Engineers :
" Railway Statistics." Wednesday.—Society of
Arts : " Loss of Life at Sea." Geological : " Aus-
tralian Corals, &c." Archaeological Association :
" Gustave Adolphe," by Mr. Holt. Thursday.—
Royal : " Spectra of Zircon and Uranium Com-
pounds," by Mr. Sorby, &c. Zoological : " New
" New Deer," &c. Fine Arts: " Influence of
our Industrial Pursuits," by Mr. Hyde Clarke.
Friday.—" Temperature of Animal Life of Deep
Sea," by Dr. Carpenter. Astronomical: Anni-
versary.

At the meeting, at Boston, of the Society of
Natural History, Nov. 24, in the Section of Entomology
(Mr. Edward Burgess in the chair), the following paper
was presented:—" American Lepidoptera. 11. Phalmnidm
Latr.," by Ctarles S. Minot. At the Juno meeting of the
section, I presented a paper entitled " American Lepidop-
tars, No. I." which contained descriptions of four new
Geometrithe (Phalionithe Latr.), and was published with-
out further introduction. I should now like to say a few
words on the intended purport of the series. I propose
that it shall contain any papers of a miscellaneous nature
which may aid in completing our knowledge of the
natural history of the Lepidoptera ; such as descrip-
tions of new species, or of the metamorphoses and lists
of insects found in particular localities or States, with
their times of appearance, and perhaps ultimately anatomical
communications. The descriptions of new species will, fur
the present, be principally, if not entirely, conlined to
the Plialteni:lte. Mr W. 11. Pall remarked that while
passing over the Portage to the Yukon liver, in Alaska,
when the temperature was below zero of Fahrenheit, he
shot a Canada jay, which had in its mouth the caterpillar
of an Arctian ; afterwards, when tho thermometer was 16
degrees below zero, ho found ono of the same cater-
p'llars crawling upon the snow. On the middle of the
frozen river, when the sun shone for a short time upon
the crust, he saw upon the snow a species of LepiStnaor
Podura in great abundance, although the cold was in-
tense. The caterpillar of Vanessa Antiopa was
insect
tnoticed alive during the winter, and the perfect iusect
was seen at Nulato, May 20th• when the nightly teinpe-
cature was below freezing.—AN'ature.
London, England, 1870-02-08

DE ,11713.

BEVAN—On the 4th inst., at Highcliff Lodge, Brighton,
Richard Bevan, Esq., aged 82.
MILNE —On the sth inst., at Leamington, Oswald Milne,
Esq., aged 88.
WILKIN—On the sth inst., at 23, Gordon-square, Charles
Wilkin, Esq., aged 46.

London : Printed and Published by WILLIAII ANDREWS
of No. 112, Strand, Printer, at THE SUN Office, ♦N 0. 112, Strand,
in the Precinct of the Savoy, in the County of Middleaez
Tuesday, February 8, 1870.
London, England, 1870-02-08

HOUSE OF COMMONS-MIS DAY.

The members of the House of Commons com-
mons commenced assembling about half-past one,
and after the leading members had shaken hands
with the Speaker many of the friends remained
in groups chattering in the most familiar manner,
until Black Rod was announced by the door-keeper,
when each member took his place, and then the
high official entered the house, and, advancing in
the most stately manner to the table, summoned
the House to the House of Peers to hear her Ma-
jesty's Speech, on the occasion of the opening of
Parliament, read by Commission. The Speaker,
accompanied by most of the members present, then
left the House, aid on his return the sitting was
suspendA until a quarter before four.

As this year is the centennial of the first cele-
bration of the lauding of the Pilgrim 3 at Plymouth, and
the 250th anniversary of that o,curreuee, the Congrega-
tiatudist proposes to ma e it a jubilee year, and to have
two general assemblies, one at Chicago and another at
Plymouth, and to celebrate with appropriate c,ffetnonies
the special memorable days of the yea:. The principal of
these are - May 21, the 261st anniversary of the beginning
of John Robinson's church at Leyden ; July 21, the 250th
anniversary of the departure from Leyden; September
16-18, the 250th anniversary of the departure of the Pil-
grims front England for America; December 21, the land-
ing at Plymouth. A national convention is proposed at
Cuicago, July 21, and at Plymouth, December 21.
London, England, 1870-02-08

BRIDGWATER ELECTION PETITION.

At a special meeting of the Bridgwater Town Council
held on Monday, the Mayor presiding, the subject of the
recent Election Commission, and the position
of the borough, was discussed. On the proposition
of Councillor Palmer, seconded by Councillor Symons, it
was unanimously resolved that this Council desire to
record its expression of, and concurrence in the petition,
and the resolutions adopted at the Town's Meeting on
Saturday; further, that a copy of this day's resolution be
recorded in the minutes of the proceedings, and that the
Mayor and town clerk be deputed to lay the same before
the House of Commons. The resolutions referred to
severely censured the commissioners for their manner of
/_u•rying out the inquiry, and declared that in the opinion
of the meeting the constituency still continues worthy of
the possession and exercise of the elective franchise.
London, England, 1870-02-08

THEATRE-ROYAL, HAYMARKET.

'fins EvEnsG, at 7 o'clock, HOW TO DIE FOR LOVE.
After which, at 7.40, NEW MEN AND OLD ACRES; Mr
Buckstone, Mr Chippendale. Miss Robertson, &c. Concluding
with THE FAIR ONE WITH THE GOLDEN LOCKS:
Mr. A. Wood, Miss F. Wright, &c.
London, England, 1870-02-08

LYCEUM THEATRE.

THIS EvENDM, at 7 CORRUPT PRACTICES. After which,
CHILPERIC: Messrs M. Manus, (1 Vincent, Odell, Lapierre,
Coglalan, and M. Herve; Mesdames Dolaro, Fitzinman, Ito-
manelli, Nellie Nesbit, and Miss Emily Muir.

ROYAL STRAND TEEATRE.
Sole Lessee and Manageress, Mrs. Smanborough

Th„
TILE
is EVENING, at 7,
HEIR' AT LAW: Mr Clarke, Mr
James, Miss Buften, &c. With THE TOODLES. Concluding
with ISO.

WOODIN'S CARPET -BAG AND SKETCH BOOK,
Egyptian Hall, Piccadilly, every Evening (except Sattu day) at
8; Saturday Mot nincs at 3. Admission, ls, 2s, 33.

F-MISTY MINSTRELS. St. James's Hall, Every Night, ir 8
Wednesdays and 'Saturdays, at :3 and S all the year round.

ZOOLOGICAL G A.ItDENS, Regent's-patk, OPEN daily (ex-
cept Sundays). Admission, is.; on Ilendays' 6d. Children
under twelve, 6d.

ROYAL ALHAMBR A PALACE. THREE BALLETS'
Promenade Concert. Land of GO. Begin at 8. le. Box-office
open fromll to 4.

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London, England, 1870-02-08

TIIE SESSION.

The anticipations of the Queen's Speech are nume-
rous, but some of them are so palpably wild and ima-
ginative as to merit no consideration. The Telegraph
and the Times speak apparently with the greatest
authority. The first says that the Land Bill will be
introduced either on Monday or Tuesday next. It will,
says our contemporary, provide compensation for un-
exlausted improvements, and "for beneficial occupa-
tion." It will also incorporate Mr. Bright's scheme,
and create powers for borrowing money, in order to
facilitate the purchase of land by the tenant on the
payment of instalments over a given number of years;
and it will establish a tribunal to arbitrate between
landlord and tenant in cases of dispute under the Act.
The Times says little about the Land Bill, but ex-
fresses the belief that the Education measure will not
orbid religious teaching, neither will gratuitous in-
struction be provided. The Daily News discusses the
question whether the Government will seek excep-
tional powers for preserving peace in Ireland, and
comes to a negative conclusion.
THE TELEGRAPHS IN THE NEW HANDS.

The first day of the post-office telegraphy passed
off well. The reduced tariff sent up the magnitude
of the business immediately. 'Though Saturday
is generally a quiet day in telegraph offices,
there was an increase of work to the ex-
tent of 30 per cent. No break down, however,
occurred. The first private message was sent to Mr.
George Harrison, late chairman of the Chamber of
Commerce, Edinburgh. Mr. Harrison having taken
a great interest in bringing about the transfer to the
State, lie was complimented by the first news of the
realisation of this great project.
London, England, 1870-02-08

THE UNION.

A very influential education meeting on Unionist
principles has just been held in Norwich. The Bishop
of Norwich, four M.P.'s, and many leaders of the
county clergy and gentry attended. Resolutions
were passed in favour of religious teaching, the
extension of the present system, and against compul-
sion. The Rev. Prebendary Heyrick argued that the
Secularists' scheme would cost the country three
millions a year, while the existing organisation
could be extended at a cost of only one million.
The anti-compulsory resolution was not unanimously
supported, for Archdeacon Blakelock pointed out that
it was practicable, since compulsory vaccination had
been carried out among the lower classes with little
difficulty. It is noticeable, too, that the bishop proposed,
and the meeting carried by fourteen to ten, a resolu-
tion urging the promoters of Church education to
assent that in schools aided by the Government
grant, provision should be made for securing perfect
liberty of distinctive religious teaching, accompanied
with perfect liberty of declining it.
London, England, 1870-02-08

DENTAL SURGERY, 8, GROSVENOR-STREET.
R. ESKELL, the Author of "Pure Dentistry,
t R. and What it Does for Us," "Painless Tooth Extraction;
or Anaesthesia Locally Applied ;" "Dental Surgery: a Practical
Treatise:" ➢Lodern Dentistry: its Principles and Practice," &C.,
may be CONSULTED DAILY, as hitherto, from Ten to Four
o'clock, at his ONLY Residence, 8, GROSITENOR-STREET, GROSVE
NOR-SQUARE (a few doors from Bond-street).

N ORTH LONDON or UNIVERSITY
11 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 tho office of the
charity.

HENRY J. KELLY, RN., Secretary.

IRIENDLESS AND FALLEN.-LONDON
FEDIALU PREVENTIVX and REFORMATORY IN
STITUTION.

President Rev. CANON DALE.
CONTRIBUTIONS for the support of the Homes in 1868 are ear
neatly solicited, which may bo sent to bankers, Messrs. Blon
quet, Salt, and Co., 73, Lombard street, KC.; Francis Nicholls
Esq. (of the Committee), 14, Old Jewry Chambers, B.C.
E. W. THOMAS Sec., 200, Euston-road, N.W.

LIORM of BEQUEST.—NATIONAL 110S-
PITAL for the PARALYSED and EPILEPTIC,
Queen-square, 'Bloomsbury :—I give and bequeath to the
Treasurer for the time being of the National Hospital for
the Paralysed and Epileptic, established in London iu
1859, the sum of —, free of legacy duty, to be paid out
of such part of my estate as may by law be bequeathed for
charitable purposes, and to be applied to the general use
of the said Hospital.
The Institution comprises en Hospital for In and Out
Patients, a Samaritan Society to reliave the more desti-
tute out-patients and their families, a convalescent home,
and a pension fund for the incurable.
E. H. CHANDLER, Hon. Sec.

HOSPITAL for DISEASES of the THROAT,
Golden-square, W.
• President—Ms Graze the Duke of GRAFTON.
The Committee of Management earnestly APPEAL for
FUNDS to help them to meet the heavy current eoppases.
Upwards of 18,000 poor persons have been relieved in the
last six years.

GEORGE WOOD, Secretary.

CtREAT NORTHERN HOSPITAL, Cale-
donian-road, N.—Several beds in the new buildings
cannot be occupied for WANT of FUNDS.
F. SMITH, Esq., Hon. Secretary.
GEORGE REID, Secretary.

CIAMARITAN FREE HOSPITAL for WOMEN
kJ and CHILDREN, Lower Seymour-street, Portman-
square. The only free Hospital for diseases of women
2,746 patients were treated last month without letters of
recommendation. Subscriptions and donations are much
needed .and will be received by Messrs. Hatchard, Picca-
dilly ; Si r Samuel Scott, 'Slit.; Messrs. Barclay, Corals,
Glyn, Ransom_; and by the Secretary.
London, England, 1870-02-08

PICTURE GALLERIES.

Bridgewater Gallery—Cleveland-square. Cards to view
may bo obtained from Mr. Mitchell, Old Bond-street.
British Artists—Suffolk-street. April to July. ls.
Masters, June, July, and August. is.
Buckingham Palace Pictures.—May be vie wed by an order

from-iho Lord Chamberlain.
Cartoons of Raphael—South Kensington Museum. Mon
day, Tuesday, Saturday, free ; other days, Gd.
Crystal Palace—Sydenham. Modern Pictures and Sculp-
ture. ls.
Dulwich Gallery—Dulwich. Chiefly Flemish and Dutch
Pictures. Open free daily. except Friday.
Flaxman Gallery—University of London, Gower-street.
Foundling Hospital—Guildford-street. Open Mondays,
10 till 4.
Gallery of Ancient Masters-49, Pall. ls.
Greenwich Painted Hall—Greenwich. Mondays and Fri
days Free : other days, 4d.
Guildhall—City. May be seen on application to the hail
keeper.
Hampton Court Palace.—The galleries are open free daily
except on Friday.
Monument—Fish-street Hill. Every day. Gd.
National Gallery—Trafalgar-square. Open free, Mondays,
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays.
National Portrait Gallery-29, Gres: Seorge-street.
free, Wednesdays and Saturdays.
Trinity House Trinity-square, Tower-hill. Models of
lighthouses, &c. Daily, 10 till 4.
Tussaud's Waxwork —5B, Baker-street. Open daily till
10 p.m. ls.
SUBURBAN PLACES OF RESORT.
Cremorne Gardens—Chelsea. ls.
Crystal Pa'ace ?ark—Sydenham. Open daily, ls.; Satur-
days, 2s. 6d.
Greenwich Park --Greenwich. ()nen free
Hampton Court Gardens.—Open free daily.
Ilighbury Barn and Gardens -Highbury. 6d. and is by
refreshment tickets.
New Gardens—Kew. Open free, daly at one o'clock
Richmond Park—Richmond. Open free, daily.
Itosherville Gardens—Gravesend. Open daiiy. Gd.
Royal Horticultural Gardens—Kensington. Admission by
Imembers' order.
Windsor Great Park—Windsor. Open free. Windsot
Castle may be visited on Mondays, Tue.days, and Fri-
days, by tickets obtainable at the :11 ore ainiß
Office, in the Castle.
London, England, 1870-02-08

THE LATE GENERAL WINDHAM.

Li-..iliAnant-General Sir Charles Windham, whose
sudden death is announced, was famous
chiefly for his gallant behaviour at the last
assault on the Redan during the campaign
in the Crimea. It was largely owing to his exertions
that the British so long retained their footing in the
famous stronghold against a greatly superior
force of the Russians, thus diverting
the attention of part of the hostile host until
the French made good their capture of the
Malakoff. General Windham was sent to the Crimea
as Assistant Quartermaster-General; he succeeded
General Simpson as Chief of the Staff, and was made
Major-General after the war. During the Indian
mutiny he held command of a division under Lord
Clyde. The deceased officer represented East Nor-
folk in Parliament from April 1857 to April 1859.
London, England, 1870-02-08

MORE DIFFCULTY IN SOUTHWARK.

The Southwark election, already lively enough, has
been complicated by a somewhat serious incident.
According to our present election law, the official
expenses of a contest are payable in equal
proportions by all the candidates. The High
Bailiff of Southwark estimates the cost
of the coming contest at £625, and on Thurs-
day he asked for a preliminary deposit of £2OO each
from Colonel Beres:ord, Sir Sydney Waterlow, and
Mr. Odger. The two former paid the claim, the
latter sent £lOO. The High Bailiff demanded
the full amount, adding that he was not
legally obliged to provide accommodation for
the check-clerks and other officials of the candi-
dates, and that he should not do so unless the £2OO
were deposited. Mr. Odger's election agent,
ignorant of this last intimation, applied to
the High Bailiff for information as to the
district polling-booths, their divisions, &c., and
was both refused the information, and told that
neither Mr. Odger nor his agent would be furnished
with the customary cards of admission to the hustings.
So this silly high-bailiff is likely to bring about a
riot in Southwark. It is true that the official
expenses are to be paid by the candidates, but
it is more than doubtful whether the High
Bailiff can demand them beforehand. Mr.
Odger paid £lOO and expressed his readiness to meet
any fair and legal claim. To compel the deposit of
the entire sum may be a measure of precaution, but
in a contest between a rich man and a poor one it is
a highly injudicious proceeding. Nothing could
more effectually strengthen the prevalent idea that
the House of Commons is but a rich man's club than
this refusal of the High Bailiff. The facts that this
functionary is elected by the City of London Common
Council, and that Sir Sydney Waterlow is an alder-
man of the City Corporation, by no means mend
matters.
London, England, 1870-02-08

THEATRE-ROYAL, ADELPHI.

This Evb:stsG, at 7, OPEN TO CONVICTION. Messrs
George Belmore, J. D. Beveridge, C. H. Stephenson, Miss L,
Grey, and Mrs L Murray. At 8, THE NIGHTINGALE:
Mr Benjamin Webster, Messrs Arthur Stirling, J. D. Beveridge,
Skinner, Miss Ftrtado, Mrs Alfred Mellon, Miss Eliza John-
stone, Mrs Caulfield, &c. To conclude with DOMESTIC
ECONOMY: Mr G. Belmore and Mrs Leigh Murray.
London, England, 1870-02-08

ROYAL PRINCESS'S THEATRE.

THIS EVENING. at 7, WHITEBAIT AT GREENWICH.
Followed by FORMOSA: Messrs J. Rouse, Rignold, Ashley,
Taylor, Philips, Lseson, Eburne, &c. ; Mesdames Billington, K
Rodgers, Brennan, Barnett, Grey, &c.
London, England, 1870-02-08

VACCINATION.

The neglect of vaccination is causing disastrous
effects in the Metropolitan parish of Mile End. Small
pox is gradually making way in that far from salu-
brious district. Dr. Seaton is certain that the pro-
gress of the disease is owing to the indifferent manner
in which the compulsory Vaccination Act is carried out,
and his conclusion is supported by the fact that while
the births during the last six months have numbered
1,715, only 731 vaccination papers have been 4,- 1+ ja.

HALF-PAY COLONELS.

A correspondent of the Times endeavours to retro:
the prevailing idea that officers of the army on half-
pay devour large sums of money that might be applied
to the payment of effective soldiers, and so increase
the taxation of the country. The rule of the
army is, he says, that no colonel can go on half-
pay until he has completed twenty-five years'
service ; they generally, however, retire somewhat
later, say after 28. At the age, then, of 47, they go
on half-pay. This is effected by the sale of their
lieutenant-colonelcy, but, instead of their receiving
the money, £4,506, it is paid to the Secretary of
State for War. The colonel receives in lieu his half-
pay, some £193 a year, but in case of death his
money, the £4,500, is lost to his family, being
appropriated by the War-office. As two or
three half-pay colonels on an average
die every year, the War-office nets each
year either £9,000 or £13,500, as the case may
be. In twelve years, if the colonel is lucky, he
becomes a Major-General ; he then receives
£420 a year? but his £4,500 is lost for ever.
Therefore neither the colonels o n half-pay nor
the generals on the fixed establishment cost the
country a farthing, and the injustice of the authori-
ties is evidenced by the fact that insurance offices
would grant a much better annuity than the Govern-
ment atierds in return for the £4,.500 given up by the
reties officer.
London, England, 1870-02-08

THE PEABODY FLEET.

From the accounts of the voyage of the Monarch and
the Plymouth in the American papers, it appears that the
passage across the Atlantic was most prosperously made.
The American officers speak in very enthusiastic terms
of the sea-going qualities of the Monarch, believing that
there is no vessel like her afloat. She hardly reeled in
the heaviest seas. Speed and steadiness are two of her
greatest points, and she made with ease two hundred miles
a day with sails alone. The preparation for the funeral
ceremonies in Portland were on the most extensive scale.
The City Hall was rendered almost dark with the em-
blems of mourning, and not less than 30,000 dols. were
spent in these arrangements.
London, England, 1870-02-08

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London, England, 1870-02-08

EXTERMINATION.

Mr. Brodrick, a Conservative member for Mid-
Surrey, gave one of the Liberal members for the
Eastern Division of the county a severe thrust at a
meeting of the Kingston Conservative Association.
The gentleman in question, said Mr. Brodrick, had
in
bought a small propertythe West of Ireland, and
having cleared off every tenant, no doubt in
the kindest possible manner, had let the
land to au intelligent Scotch agriculturist.
Mr. Brodrick would not say that this was wrong, but
undoubtedly it was what in Ireland is called extermi-
nation. Just so ; the member for East Surrey may
find the intelligent Scotchman much better than the
original tenants, but the Government will find it hard
Ireland,
a nd convince
whilst Irishmenther
supporterst they
adoare doing justice to
these practices.
London, England, 1870-02-08

TUE GOVERNMENT AND TUE VOLUNTEERS.

The vexed questions of dispute between the
volunteers and the Government seem to be in a fair
way of settlement. The deputation of volunteer
officers to Mr. Cardwell on the subject has had the
effect of eliciting that Government sees the justice of
many of the complaints brought forward, and is pre-
pared to make concessions at any rate to
the extent of defraying all necessary ex-
penses incurred by a subject taking on
himself the duties and responsibilities of a citizen
soldier. Lord Elcho, on the part of the officers com-
posing the very influential deputation, followed the
most practical course, by placing in the hands of the
Secretary at War the report adopted at a meeting of
a large number of metropolitan commanding officers,
in which their sentiments were fully expressed.
With reference to the alterations proposed, or
suggested by the Government, the report approved
entirely the principle of requiring increased efficiency
from officers and non-commissioned officers. The
Secretary of State's calculation that uniforms should
last five years, was considered excessive. It
was thought that rations - should be served
out on divisional and brigade field days ;
that there should be one national uniform for
the whole force ; and that an increase in the capita-
tion grant was absolutely necessary for the main-
tenance of the force. Lord Elcho said these were
the views, not only of commanding officers in
London, but in the provinces also. Mr.
Cardwell's reply may be considered favourable
to volunteer interests. lie said Government
had no intention to force upon volunteers any
measures to which they objected, and proposed that a
sub-committee should be put in communication with
General Lindsay on the subject, before the definite
scheme was proposed on behalf of the Government.
Lord Elcho will represent England, and Colonel
Hozier Scotland, with a third member not yet
named.
London, England, 1870-02-08

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London, England, 1870-02-08

ONDON AND COUNTY BANKING
1.2 COMPANY.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, That a DIVIDEND
on the Capital of the Company, at the rate of 6 per cent.
for the half year ending 31st December, 1869, with a
BONUS of 21 per cont., will be paid to the Proprietors
either at the Head Office, 21, Lombard-street, or at any of
the Company's Branch Banks, on and after MONDAY, the
14th instant.

By order of the Board.
W. M'KEWAN, General Manager
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London, England, 1870-02-08

THE POLITICAL EITJTIONS IN WALES.

A largo meeting was held last night at the
Hanover-square Rooms, sympathising with the Welsh
electors who had been evicted, and promising to
aid them. Mr. Morley, M.P., presided, and commented
on Conservative landlords evicting tenants who had
voted for Liberal candidates. Some notices had
since been withdrawn, but others were carried into effect.
Mr. E. M. Richards, M.P., whilst admiring the courage of
the electors, considered them entitled to help, and especially
those poor tenants of Cardigan who had acted so con-
scientiously. (Cheers.)—Colonel Cowell Stepney, M.P.
and Mr. Serjeant Parry protested against wrongs inflicted
on tenants, and argued that the Ballot was their only remedy
—A Welshman suggested that landlords should be crimi-
nally prosecuted ; and Mr. Morley was loudly applauded
when he said the committee would consider that matter.—
Mr. H. Richards, M.P., gave a sketch of the social and poli-
tical condition of Wales. Notwithstanding pressure, the Libe-
rals returned twenty-four out of thirty-three representatives
in the principality. (Cheers.) He asked sympathy also
for those tenants who had been driven to the poll and had
voted for Conservatives by extreme pressure. (Hear.)
None but Liberal tenants had been evicted; and that
was conclusive proof of Conservative influence. Their
support would give heart and courage to Liberals
and Nonconformists in Wales, and make them stand up
against oppressive landlords. Mr. E. J. Sartoris, M.P.,
stated that Liberals and Nonconformists were in majority
in Wales, but until last election they had not dared to
exercise the franchise. Such was Conservative landlord
influence. His argument was supported by Mr. Watkin
Williams, M.P. A resolution urging upon Government
the necessity of adopting the Ballot (for which all the
speakers contended) wr.-; move:. by Mr. Osborne
Morgan, M.P., who announced that within twenty hours
Government would declare the Ballot as ono of the
measures of the session. (Tremendous cheering.) Mr.
Morgan Lloyd had been converted to the Ballot since the
last election, and was convinced nothing else would stop
evictions. The resolutions were unanimously carried.
Subscriptions were announced and letters read from
various Welsh members of Parliament, excusing their
absence.

ALWAYS FINDS THEM WILLING TO MEET
puma: •WANTS."--A correspondent of the Manchester
newspapers sends the following story:—" On the night
before a recent visit to Birmingham, Mr. Bright missed
the train for that town at Stockport, and was compelled
to return home. At Mumps station, Oldham, his train
was kept standing a long time on a siding. After the
lapse of three-quarters of an hour, the right hon. gen-
tleman, leaning out at the window, asked how long the
passengers were to be kept waiting; but he met with no
Wore sympathetic answer than the expostulation, deli-
vered with a true Lancashire accent, of "Sit thee still,
lion; it'll be off directly." The incident having moiled
Fao knowledge of the directors, an improvement 14 the
iervice has taken place.
London, England, 1870-02-08

TILE ERIE STRIKE.

The men in the Erie strike are beginning to regard their
cause as lost, and they attribute the threatened failure of
their project to the traitorous acts of the leaders of the
various organisations. Great despondency prevailed when

it became known that the Susquehanna men
failed to co-operate with them. The disappoint-
ment of the strikers resulted in an attempt to forcibly
prevent the outsiders from working for the company, and
fears of violence prevented many from doing so
An attack was made on the new workmen
in Jersey city, and the rioters endeavoured to recapture
those whom the police had arrested. The prompt action
of the police at last auelled the disturbance.
London, England, 1870-02-08

THE SPANISH CROWN.

The notion of elevating Prince George of Saxony
to the Spanish throne is discredited at Dresden. On
the other hand, Queen Isabella is coming to terms.
According to the Gaulois, she is ready to " suspend
all warlike projects" for her restoration, if Prim,
Serrano, ana Co. will have the Prince of Asturias for
King. This is a magnanimous offer. The deposed
Queen has no army, nor any following in the country,
and yet she offers to give 11D all warlike projects !

CRYSTAL PALACE.—It has been usual to ten-ni-
l-ito the performances of Pantomime at the end of January,
but the daily attendance of large numbers of visitors to
witness " Whittington and his Cat" this year has led to its
continuance for another fortnight. The spirit infused
into the Pantomime by tho principal performers, and the
homely and interest ingcharacter of its story, have invested
it with a much higher degree of interest than is usual with
these ephemeral productions. On Tuesday (t.)-day) bee:des
the Pantomime and the graeoful performances of the Ame-
rican Skaters, Messrs Moe and Goodrich, the Annual Show
of the National Peristeronic Society will be hold in the
Tropical Department. From the hi4h- &minding title
of this amateur association few people probably under-
stand that its objects are to improve the breed of pigoons,
and by holding these annual exhibitions to enable
pigeon keepers to improve their collections. Only those
who have been present at the society's shows can have
any conception of the interesting character of the exhi-
bition of these beautiful pet birds. They are shown in
handsome mahogany cages, and some of the. pairs are
valued at almost fabulous prices. The show never re-
mains open beyond one day. It will open at mid-day and
close at dusk.
London, England, 1870-02-08

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A LEGISLATOR'S COMFORTS.

The effusions of M.P.'s are:all more or less interest-
ing, and therefore a letter from our Jereunah
may be welcomed, even though itis of
old date. The Irishman publishes an epistle
from " the member for Tipperary," which has
reached its destination only after making a wide
circuit of land and sea. It is disappointing to find,
however, that it does not relate to the business of the
country, but to the old grievance of prison treatment.
Rossa upholds the statementmade by Mr. Pigott that
he was so ironed as to be compelled to take his food
on his hands and knees. He was starved, deprived
of light, and was favoured with nothing except chains
and a Bible—the latter being apparently of very
ratio service Urea]. lie declares that he has been
subjected to numberless petty but galling persecu-
tions, and repeats the statement that Lynch was
assassinated by being deprived of his flannel waist-
:teat on Christmas Eve and left shivering
for months. These comlaints must be taken for
I
what they are worth. t was only a day or two
n.:;•0 thatM
. r. Bruce, in reply to the member for Dun-
dalk, that the Fenian prisoners were allowed
every indulgence consistent with their position.
London, England, 1870-02-08

TILE LATE LAND CONFERENCE.

It is consolatory to learn that the decisions of the
Dublin Land Conference have in general satisfied the
advanced Irish papers. Certainly, those decisions
were extreme enough ; fixity of tenure, regulation of
rent by tribunals, provision for labourers, &c; but it
is such an agreeable surprise to find the "national"
journals satisfied with anything, that their accep-
tance of even this revolutionary programme
is perhaps to be interpreted as a sign of progress. The
Nation thinks the work of the Conference " done
well, done thoroughly, done comprehensively." The
result was in great measure due to the exertions of
Mr. Butt, Q.C., Sir. John Gray, and Dean O'Brien,
of Limerick. But if a correspondent of the Irishman
is to be tr• ted, these throe great advocates of Irish
rights met with the sternest opposition. The pre-
liminary conference with closed doors was a scene.of
the greatest confusion. " Mr. Butt, Q.C., was posi-
tively hooted." Priests were told by laymen to "shut
up." M.P.'s were castigated by priests, Twenty
voices were bellowing at one speaker ; twenty
speakers were up at once ; ten pens were scratching
at the reconstruction of one resolution. The Lord
Mayor'3 tables were trampled on and turned into
muddy slabs, and one gentleman busied himself in
"dealing terrific blows to all the hats in his neigh-
bourhood, whilst lie was discussing about something
akin to the composition of the moon." If this meet-
" heralds a more enduring session of the Irish
legislative body," as the Na twat says it does, the ordi-
nary mind may be excused from forming any very
high anticipations of the happy day when Irish laws
will be made in Dublin.
London, England, 1870-02-08

VIRGINIA.

On the 25th of January the return of Virginia to the
Union was welcomed at Richmond by a salvo of 100 guns.
Beyond this, there were no rejoicings, for the tumultuous
conduct of the negroes gave rise to much uneasiness.
Governor Walker, in a short address, congratulated the
crowd on the return of Virginia to the confederacY of
American States, and informed his coloured hearers that
they were invested by the law with the rights of American
citizenship. The negroes then called for their own orators
who commenced a series of inflammatory speeches. At
several junctures there was an indication of a riot, and the
whites, for the most part, withdrew from tho scene. The
torch-light procession, illumination, and fireworks, were
dispensed with in consequence of the excitement that was
manifested.