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The Sun.
London, England, 1870-12-06

TA➢ SITUATION IN RUSSIA.

The St. Petersburg correspondent of the fail 31a11
Gazette says the attitude of England has inspired no
small alarm, and the Prussian proposal of a Confererice
is very generally welcomed as a ready means of obtaining
all that Russia wantswithout fighting for it at a time' hen
she is unprepared. "By this move, Count Bismarck has
rendered the Emperor Alexander a real service, for which
he will doubtless claim his reward when the time comes.
Should Austria and Turkey persist in their opposition,
Russia would not hesitate to bring matters to
a war, provided always that England remains
neutral. It is probably with a view to some such contin-
gency that the War Department, notwithstanding the more
peaceful aspect of affairs, still shows an almost feverish
activity in all parts of the country. Odessa is, I hear,
being fortified ; large stores of arms, ammunition, and
provisions have been sent to Poland, and General
Milutyn, the able administrator, who has for many
years been labouring at the reorganization of the army,
is daily at work in the War Office to.an advanced hour."

THE BONAPARTIST RESTORATION
SCHEME.

The London correspondent of the Independance Beige,
thinks there is little reason to attach much importance to
the intrigues for the restoration of the Napoleonic
dynasty, not because ' such intrigues do not
exist but because those who mix in them have
as little common sense as they have influence. In
the shameful condition in which they have been placed by
the surrenders of Sedan and Metz, they are still cherish-
ing the memories of the coup d'etit. The persons most
concerned in these intrigues were the accomplices of
the coup d'etat, and are masters in the art of con-
spiracy. Their schemes include the following details :
Prussia will only take Alsace without Mulhouse. The
weaving industry there would compete too closely with
the manufactures of South Germany. Mulhouse
is to be given to Switzerland. Metz will be dis-
mantled. ' Territorial compensation will be given to
France at the expense of Belgium. Perhaps even
Alsace will only be neutralised with a slip of territory
extending to Antwerp, also neutralised. France is to be
summoned by a plebiscite to sanction these bases of peace.
Prussia will form near Sarrebruck a camp of 100,000 French
prisoners, ready to receive at the right moment 100,000
chassepots, and to be put at the disposition of Napoleon 111.
In political circles men shrug their shoulders at these
Plans, and it is doubted whether these 100,000 French
soldiers would be so lost to all honour and independance
as to become the blind instruments of leaders who only
brought them defeat and disgrace. As for Bismarck, though
he is called in the clubs the Mephistophiles of diplomacy,
It is not believed he would lend himself to such low in-
trigues, which would perpetuate the hatred of France for
Germany, beyond any military exactions, without reckon-
ing the universal contempt to which it would expose
Germany.
London, England, 1870-12-06

BAZAINE.

Wliat would have been the issue of this, which
may be called the second campaign of the war, it
Bazaine had held out a little longer in Alois ? By
surrendering he set free a German force which
now forms the whole of Manteuffers army
in the North, and the greater part of
Frederick Charles's army in the South. If,
then, Metz had not been taken so soon, the French
Northern army could not haVe been beaten at
Amiens, as it was on Sunday week ; and, indeed, no
obstacle would havointerposed between that army and
the besieging force. The forces under D'Aurelles
would have been opposed only by the Duke
of Mecklenburg's army, not more than 00,000.
There cannot be the least doubt that the provincial
armies could have raised the siege of the capital ;
there is great probability that, with the help of the
great garrison, utter rain might have
befallen the besiegers. Nor was it needful that
Bazaine should have held out until now .to
Nom this end. Another week of resistance must
have been snilicient ; for it was the advance of
Frederick Charles on the Yonne that prevented
D'Aurelle from attacking Von der Tanis
a second time after the recapture of Orleans.
Another week and "the Red Prince" could
not have arrived in time. Bazaine 'may have the
satisfaction of knowing that his handing over 173,000
men without a single serious effort to get them away,
filially turned the war—against his own country.
London, England, 1870-12-06

OUR DEFENCES.

On Saturday evening Mr. llibbelq, M.P., pre-
sented the prizes to the successful competitors in
rifle shooting in connection with the Oldham Rifle
Corps. In view of events transpiring on the Conti-
nent, says the lion. gentleman, in the address he
then made, it is impossible to be satisfied with the
present condition of our defence=. Yet he does
not think it advisable to largely increase the
standing army. Ile 'is more inclined to
strengthen and dev elope the militia and volun-
teer forces. He thinks it is a pity we
should spend between 12 and 13 millions yearly
upon our army, and yet have so little to show for
the expenditure. France, spending the same amount,
iu a few days had a quarter of a million men in line
of battle, and Germany, spending still less, masse
half a million of men, whilst England, in case of
need, could only send 40,000 to 50,000 men to do
battle. Mr. Platt, who also spoke on the occasion,
is of opinion that the question of defence is some-
thing like the question of education, a little c ompid-
sion is necessary in order to achieve perfection.
London, England, 1870-12-06

INCREASE OF SMALL-PDX.

Attention has latterly been directed to the alarm-
ing increase of small-pox in London. At a recent
meeting of the Metropolitan Asylums Board, Mr.
Wyatt read a report on the subject. The committee
over whom he presided has prepared the Hampstead
temporary hospital for oases of sivall-pox and secured
officers and nurses. The committee has now to provide
for one hundred and twenty persons, and the poor-
law officials have received information that there
are three hundred cases eennect,:d with the London
Poor-law District. The Committee, therefore, sug-

gest that they should be authorised to remove
the building lately erected in rear of the London
Fever Hospital, and place it• on another site
in preparation for the increase of this epidemic. In
answer to some Observations _tho .p-opg4aw inspector
Dr. Bridges said that there were three hundred cases
of small-pox among the Londoiaupers, without
reference to the genoiat population. It is necessary
that the Board should use the utmost energy in
providing accommodation for those suffering from
this disease, as it is rapidly increasing at the east end
of London. Great careis to be taken respecting the
c mveyance of patients in public vehicles.
London, England, 1870-12-06

GLOBE THEATRE, NEWCASTLE-STREET,
STRAND.—Manageress, Miss ALLEYNE.—BOARD AND
RESIDENCE at 7. Grand Ballet, THE THREE ROSEs,
or the CHOSEN ONE, as danced by Madame Colonna and Troupe
for 250 consecutive Nights. The TAMING OF THE
SHREW. To Conclude with the last two Acts of
MARCO SPADA, in which Madame Colonna and
Troupe will appear in their favourite characteristic
DANCE. A New and Original Burlesque, by F. C. Burnand, Esq.,
entitled THE WHITE CAT, in active preparation for Christmas.
SPECIAL NOTICE.—In consequence of the serious indisposition
of Miss Alleyne, the New Comedy of ECARTE will be with-
drawn until further notice.
London, England, 1870-12-06

p EFUGEES' BENEVOLENT FUND.
BAKER STREET BAZAAR.
Publishers of Books or Music, Artists in Pencil, Crayon. Water-
Colours, Oil, Paean, or Marble, Importers or Producers of Fancy
Articles of all descriptions, Manufacturers and Dealers of every
class, who can spare anything suitable, are SOLICITED to
CONTRIBUTE. Whatever is sent will be gratefully acknow-
ledged. The absolute productions of Refugees, whether French,
German, or English, will necessarily demand our first attention,
and doubtless prove to be the greatest attraction to the various
stalls. Every article, whether deposited by the Refugees or
contributed by friends, will have the name of the producer or
donor attached, and have the prices marked in plain figures.
FRANCIS BENNOCH, Hon. Sec.

REFUGEES' BENEVOLENT FUND.-
BAKER-STREET BAZAAR.
The Proprietors have kindly volunteered to set aside a portion
of their popular Establishment for the RECEPTION and SALE
of ARTICLES contributed by Refugees, or by their Friends on
their behalf. The room will be OPENED early in December, of
which notice will bo given ; meanwhile all persons able and
willing to contribute are invited to communicate with the Ladies'
Committee, 15, Bruton-street, W. or with the Central Com:
mittee, 30, King-street, E.C. Articles in bulk, if packed in boxes,
&e., may :at once be sent to the Bazaar, addressed "Refugees
Benevolent Fund."
Refugees will receive the net proceeds of the sale of their own
contributions. Subscriptions received by
FRANCIS BENNOCH, Hon. See.
London, England, 1870-12-06

CHARGE OF EMBEZZLEMENT.

Yesterday, a young man named Joseph H. Penklyn,
alias Frederick Sykes, was brought before the Queenstown
magistrates, charged with embezzling from his employers
in London the sum of 2100. A transit warrant was
granted to Detective Campbell, of Scotland-yard, to con-
vey him to London. The prisoner was arrested on board
a steamer about to start for America.

UNIVERSITY TESTS ABOLITION BILL.
A meeting to discuss the subject of the University
Tests Abolition has been held at Cambridge under the pre
sidency of Mr. Aldridge, of Trinity College, Cambridge.
It was confidently stated that the Government intend to
make the University Tests Abolition Bill the first mea-
sure to be discussed in the forthcoming session. The bill
will be the same as the last, and if it is thrown out Go.
vernment will introduce a larger measure. Mr. Fowler,
M.P., and other speakers advocated the abolition of the
compulsory clerical fellowships being proposed in com-
mittee.

CHARGE OF WIFE MURDER.
At the Manchester Assizes yesterday a man named
William Brackley, 60 years of age, was charged with
having murdered his wife on the Ist of October, at Wit-
tington, a suburb of Manchester. The prisoner had
struck deceased so violently as to cause compound frac-
ture of the skull, under which she succumbed ten days
afterwards. The prisoner, in defence, said :—" I was a
lunatic in drink ; I do not remember anything about it.'
He was sentenced to penal servitude for life.—At the same
assizes a man named M'Evoi was sentenced to ten
months' imprisonment for causing the death of his wife by
violence.

BREACH OF PROMISE OF MARRIAGE.-£1,200

AWARDED TO A BARMAID.

In the Nisi Prius Court at the Manchester Assizes yester-
day, Eleanor Marsh, who in 1866 was engaged as a bar-
maid at the Thatched House Hotel, Manchester, obtained
£1,200 damages from James Kenworthy, a cotton spinner,
at Ashton for breach of promise of marriage. The defen-
dant induced the plaintiff to leave her situation
in 1866, under promise of marriage, and had
held her under expectation of marriage ever since,
until August last, when he married another lady.
London, England, 1870-12-06

FURIOUS DRIVING.

Perhaps, after the decision which has been given
in a case tried at the Court of Common Pleas, cab-
drivers will moderate the speed at which they urge
their horses through crowded streets. A. solicitor
has recovered, in the Court of Common Pleas, £5O
in respect of injuries he had sustained by the negli-
gent and furious driving of a man in the employ of
the defendant. The cab was being driven at a speed
of twelve miles an hour, and the driver, in attempting
to cut in between an omnibus and the kerb, knocked
the solicitor down. His right leg was bruise I a good
deal, and the bone of the left was brOken two inches
above the shin. The injuries were so severe that he
had to be confined to hifi room for six weeks.- .
London, England, 1870-12-06

AMY ROBS ART.—Miss VICTORIA YOKES.
In consequence of this lady's great suecess in the above
character on the occasion of Wednesday evening, Nov. 9th,
and on Wednesday morning, Nov. 23rd, Mr. Chatterton begs
to announce that Miss Yokes will REPEAT the IMPERSONA-
TION on WEDNESDAY, Dec. 14, on the occasion of the
BENEFIT FOR THE SUFFERERS OF H.M.S. " THE
APTAIN."
Theatre Royal, Drury-lane.
London, England, 1870-12-06

JOHN GOSNELL and CO.'S CHERRY
TOOTH PASTE is greatly superior to any tooth powder;
gives the teeth a pearl whiteness, protects the enamel from eecay,
and imparts a pleasant fragrance to the breath. Price lb. ed.
Red Bull Wharf, 93, Upper Thames-street, London.
London, England, 1870-12-06

r 110-NIGHT, at Eight —Grand Combination of
Attraction.—MDLLE. IAjAZET and her FRENCH COM-
PANY, in conjunction with the ENGLISH OPERA-
TIC BURLESQUE COMPANY. Commence with LE TIGRE DE
BENGALE. Followed by LES PISTOLETS DE MON PERE,
in which Millie, D6jazet will sustain three characters.
Concluding with the Burlesque, by W. S. Gilbert,
Esq., THE ELIXIR OF LOVE. Miss Geraldine Warden,
Messrs. J. W. Turner, Charles Heywood, Henry Lewins,
A. Fitzgerald, Edward Adams, &e., supported by A carefully
selected Company, an increased orchestra, and a full and power-
ful Chorus.
London, England, 1870-12-06

THE HONOURS 9F WAR.

Among those who escaped from Metz was a
member of the Paris press, who has kept a journal of
the siege. One of its passages is very significant.
It is said that when the brave General Changarnier
with his white hairs went with tears in his eyes to
beg Prince Charles to grant the army the
honours of war, the latter replied that he did
not see how he could accord honours
to an army which for nearly two
mouths had made no decided attempt to break
London, England, 1870-12-06

THE UNIVERSITY BOAT RACE.

There is no doubt as to the acceptance of the
challenge from Oxfurd by the Cambridge authorities.
it is said that although the Oxonians are to have the
benefit of the tuition of Mr. G. Morrison, the
material out of which the Cambridge crew
can be chosen are promising. A. trial of
crews took place on Saturday on the
river Ouse below Ely. Hundreds of the members
of the University left Cambridge for the city of Ely,
and made for the course, which lies between Little-
port and Prickwillow, a splendid reach, straight and
broad for nearly three miles. Close's crow were
decidedly in favour, and in less than 50 strokes drew
away from Davidson's crew, being clear in fact.
Close won what is called a fast race by about five or
•
six lengths.
A. POCKETFUL.

M. GutSrin, the chief agent employed by the
French police in the discovery of the proton led con-
spiracy tried at Blois, has been brought before one
of the tribunals of Paris on the charge of firing a
pistol at a police agent. It seems that a short time
since ho endeavoured to force his way at
night into the house where lived one of
his former associates. A violent scene
ensued, and the other lodgers in the house gave him
in charge. At Blois, where ho was under the pro-
tection of the police, he appeared in a black suit with
a gold eyeglass and an exhibition of chains and jewels.
When he was arrested the head of the police station
ordered him to empty his pockets. He resisted at
first, but afterwards produced six hundred francs in
bank notes, 20 francs in coin, two watches, four
watch-keys, an eye-glass, a pair of spectacles, a
great number of carriage tickets, and, finally, a
mysterious note—" I have not deserved what I have
borne from you. I did not think you had so many
crimes. lam ill. . ." This note aroused the sus-
picions of the police, and the head of the station de-
manded an explanation. Gudrin thereupon drew a re-
volver from his pocket (which, after all, he had not
emptied), and fired at one of the guards, shooting
him through the hand. When brought to the bar
he declared he was the victim of political enemies,
and was let off with a month's imprisonment.
London, England, 1870-12-06

SENTENCE OF DEATH FOR MURDER

At the Manchester Assizes, Patrick Durr, a labourer,
residing in Red Bank, Manchester, was sentenced to
death for the murder of his wife, Catherine
Durr, on the night of tha 17th of August
last. The prisoner and his wife had been drinking
together ; they were, and had been for some time, on bad
terms, in consequence of the woman's habit of pawning ;
and they quarelled violently. Both were the worse for
liquor. The prisoner, overcome by passion, strangled
his wife with a rope in the presence of his
son. This lad was nearly 14 years of age, and
he said that though nearly 20 minutes elapsed before his
mother ceased her struggles, he was too much frightened
either to interfere or to call for help. The prisoner, when
he discovered his wife was dead, gave himself up to the
police. Mr. Justice Brett, in passing sentence, held out
no hope of mercy.

Mr. James Irving Scott, proprietor and editor of
the Reporter newspaper, was committed for trial by the
Lord Mayar or London yesterday for libel on the Globe
Marine Insurance Company and their secretary. Ile was
admitted to bail.
-

The new regulations for the Mathematical TripoS,
at Cambridge, while introducing fresh subjects into the
examination, also contemplate the higher branches being
more thoroughly read. The scheme is to come into
operation next term.
It is announced that Professor C. L. Bloxam.has
been appointed to the chair of chemistry in King's
College, vacant by the death of Professor William Allen
Miller, M. D. , F. R. S.
Mr. Kavanagh, the Roman Catholic candidate at
the School Board election in the Lambeth district, has
forwarded to the Recorder a protest against the validity
of the election on the ground of various irregularities in
the mode of conducting the election. At a large meeting
of Roman Catholic ratepayers held on Saturday night at
the school-rooms at St. George's Cathedral, Southwark,
Mr. Kavanagh stated that he intended to secure the
services of the Solicitor-General, and that he would pur-
sue the matter to the end. A resolution was adopted
. protesting against the illegality of the election, and
thanking Mr. Kavanagh for his determination to follow
the matter up.
London, England, 1870-12-06

r THEATRE ROYAL, lIAYMARI~I;7'.—Tour-
-11
teenth Night of a NEW FAIRY COMEDY.—THIS
EVENING (Tuesday), to commence at Seven, with the V 1 OLE
AND THE LAMB. Messrs. Chippendale, Howe, W. Gordon,
Madame E. Fitzwilllam after which, at a quarter to
Eight o'clock, a new Fairy Oomedy, in Three Acts,
entitled THE PALACE OF TRUTH'. Characters by
Mr. Buckstone, Messrs. Kendal, Everill, Clark, Rogers,
Braid, Mesdames Robertson, Chippendale, C. Hill, Fanny
Wright, and Fanny Gwynne. After which UNCLE'S WILL—
Mr. Kendal and Miss Robertson. Concluding with BLUE
DEVILS. Box ofEce open daily from 10 HIM

OPERA COMIQUE.—Grand Entrance, 299,
Strand.
Messrs. 11. LESLIE, C. STEELE, and W. NORTON, Lessees.
This, the most beautiful Theatre In London, is now acknow-
ledged as TUN fashionable house of the day. Mdlle. DEZAZET
in French Plays Every Evening, supported by her Great French
Company. Entire Change of Performance. Free List Sus-
pended, except Press.
London, England, 1870-12-06

THEATRES, AND AMUSEMENTS.

thaw-LANE—A Domestic Hercules. Amy Robsart.
Phobus's Fix.
HAYKAmozp—The Wolf and the Lamb. The Palace of
Truth. Uncle's Will. Blue Devils.
ADELPHI THEATRE.—Milliner's•Holiday. Green Bushes.
VAuDEvlLLE—Chiselling. Two Roses. Elizabeth, or
the Invisible Armada.
STRAND—On and Off. Living at Ease. The Idle
'Prentice.
PRrNorss's THEATRE.—Peep o'Day. The Pretty Girls of
S tilberg. He's a Lunatic.
GLOBE—Board and Residence. Marco Spada. Ballet
Divertisement.
OPERA COMIQUE -Le Tigre de Bengale, Les Pistolets de
Mon Pere, and English Operatic Burlesque Elixir:of
Love.
ST. JAMES'S—To Oblige Benson. Fernando. Christ-
mas Eve.
OLYMPIC—NeII and (Burlesque) Paul and Virginia.
ROYALTY Wealth, and Whittington Junior and his
Sensation Cat.
GAIETY Happy Village. Fra Diavolo. Trombel
calzar.
STANDARD —Vicar of Wakefield. Ballet. Chapter o
Accidents.
HOLBORN—The Married Bachelor. The Odds. Jezebel
QUEEN'S Aunt Charlotte's Maid. Othello.
PRINCE Or WALES'S. Queen Stork. Ours. Locked
In.
Pomxcinno—Professor Pepper's War Lecture. After-
noon and Evening.
EGYPTIAN HALL—Poole and Young's Panorama of the
Franco-Prussiai War.
ST. JAMES'S HALL.—Christy Minstrels. Every evening.
PALAIS ROYAL—Professor Faber's 'Talking Machine.
Panorama of • the Seat of War. The Wizard of the
East.
ALHAMBRA—Promenade Concert.
MADAME TUSSAUD'S (Baker-street) —From 10 a.m. till 10
p.m. ls.; extra rooms, 6d.
London, England, 1870-12-06

TIM RITUAL COMMISSION.

In the fourth and final report of the commissioners
appointed to inquire into the course and conduct
of public) worship ae practiced in England
and Ireland, the commissioners have pro-
posed no significant alterations in the greater
number of the rubrics. In the order for the Apostles'
Creed at morning prayer, they enjoin that it
might be omitted on those days on which the Creed
of St.. Athanasius is. also appointed to be
said. At the opening of morning and evening
prayer as given in the Prayer Book, the Commis-
sioners suggest that upon days other than Sundays
and holy days, the texts beginning " When
the wicked man," &c., might be left out
at the clergyman's discretion, and the servioe
be proceeded with at °um with the general confes-
sion. The Prayer for the Queen in the
service of the Holy Communion might, be left
unread if a prayer for Iler Majesty had
been already used in any previous service.
In the baptism of infants it is ordained for
the first time in the forms of common prayer that
parents may be sponsors for their own children. -In
the service appointed to be real at the
burial of the dead a new selection of
Scripture writings has been mad,. There are other
monitions of minor importance made in the report,
and as a matter of course there are some proksts
on the part of the individual commissioners placed
at the opening of the volume. One of the
most noticeable of the latter is that of Mr. Charles
Buxton, who says—" I regret that liberty has not
been given to the clergyman, under proper restric-
tion, to shorten as well as divide the Morning Service
on Sundays."
London, England, 1870-12-06

THE CENTENARY OF SIR 'WALTER SCOTT.

Under the auspices of the Edinburga Border
Counties Association a meeting has been held, at which
it was deCided "that the centenary of Sir NS alter
Scott's birth is an event worthy of commemoration."
It is thought that considering the intimate connec-
tions which Sir Walter Scott had with the border
land, the movement for the celebration of the
centenary'should be begun in that district, and that a
Border celebration should take place in Edinburgh
on a so.de worthy of the occasion. It is believed
that the centenary, will be commemorated in a
substantial form, by the foundation of bursaries or
University scolarships bearing the name of Scott, or
some other foundation connected with the cultivation
of British literature.
London, England, 1870-12-06

AMY ROBSART; new drama Characters by
Miss NEILSON, Misses Fanny Addison, Jesse Yokes,
emp, J. Mortin, and Rosina Yokes, at a Quarter to Eight
o'clock THIS EVENING, Deo. B.—TIIEATRE ROYAL DRURY-
LANE.
London, England, 1870-12-06

1 riIEATRE ROYAL DR L i<.,—Sole
-A- Lessee and Manager, Mr. F. B. CEIATTRRTON.--This
.theatre having been re-decorated under the direction of Mr.
C. J. Phipps, F.S.A., is now Open for the AUTUM N DEEAbiATIC
REASON, THIS EVENING, Deo. O. Doors open at half-past Six,
commence at Seven o'clock, and terminate at half-past
Eleven. Prices to the public parts of the Theatre from
Sirpence to Seven Shillings. Private Boxes from One to Four
animas. Box-office open from Ten till Five daily.
London, England, 1870-12-06

THE ENGLISH ECLIPSE EXPEDITION.

Her Majesty's screw transport Urgent, Captain S. H.
Henderson, yesterday embarked at Portsmouth the party
of scientific men, with their assistants, forming the
English Eclipse Expedition proceeding to Cadiz, Gibraltar,
and Oran to observe the coming eclipse, and sailed this
morning at 8 o'clock for Cadiz and Gibraltar.

(CENTRAL PRESS TELEGRAMS.)
ALLEGED ROBBERY AND FORGERIES.
Yesterday Mr. Whitehead, of Harrogate, was charged
before the Knaresborough magistrates with stealing a
bank book, and forging and uttering cheques of Messrs
Brown and Co.'s Bank, Leeds. The bank-book was the
property of Mr. Chiesman, of that town, and was stolen
from a portmanteau in transit from .Harrogate to Man-
chester. Evidence was adduced to show that the prisoner
had obtained money and goods through the cheques
at
Manchester and Sheffield. The prisoner, who moves in
a high position, was remanded, bail being refused.

A SCHOOLBOARD FOR PORTSMOUTH.
The Portsmouth Town Council unanimously agreed, at
a special meeting yesterday afternoon, to apply to the
Education Department for power to form a School
Board.
London, England, 1870-12-06

THURSDAY'S SORTIE.

The correspondent of the y News at the head-
quarters of the Crown Prince of Prussia, writing on t
2nd inst., says :—A formidable force has been organised in
Paris during the days of weary delay. The fighting on
Wednesday, the 30th, was as hard as any in the whole
war. So say the besiegers ; and the result, if not a suc-
cess to the French, at least is what they will think a triumph,
all the more because a hundred German prisoners
were taken, and positions occupied far in advance
of the former line of outposts. I particularly refer to
the sortie between the Seine and Marne, against the Wur-
temberger division, where the French had an overwhelm-
ing force, and where, despite the gallant resistance of the
Wurtembergers, they took and hold several • villages.
The prisoners were not taken from this division, but
belonged to the Saxon Corps, which is posted
further north. The Wurtembergers lost heavily in killed
and wounded, as many as seven hundred having fallen,
but they retook a good deal of lost ground, and sheaved
that they were quite worthy to be trusted with part of
the line. They had the ill luck to he posted
at one of the few places where hostile forces could
be developed. 11l luck, did I say ? Why
the Wurtembergers rejoiced at it ; regretted not having
come in for a share of fighting as large as other. German
corps in the earlier part of the campaign, awl are proud
of the honour of bearing the brunt of a serious sortie from
Paris. lam told that the alacrity with which they
recovered the first shock of the French onslaught, and
in turn attacked their assailants, WWI admirable. The
French, resolved to make an impression, sallied
out with four whole divisions, becidos their heavy guns,
with, in the first instance, several field batteries tY) follow
up the attack. They were in such farce that no effort of
the Germans could completely drive them back again. It
remains to be seen whether Ti-ochu has fortified the posi-
tions taken up between the Seine and the Marne mill-
ciently to resist to-day's att tcle ; and whether, if he has,
these positions will enable him to do still more. There
was a great sortie on the same clay (the 30th) against the
4th Corps, near St. Denis, but • the French did not
take any ground, I believe, which they could hold.
The loss on both sides was considerable, and
the affair very important. lam in hopes that
my colleague on that side of Paris may have
had a good view of all that happened with the 4th Corps ;
for though there was more of this sortie to be seen and
heard from the heights above Manly than of the distant
engagement with the Wurtembergers, yet such seeing
and hearing only amounted to glimpses of white smoke-
puffs along the northern horizon, and incessant roll of
artillery and musketry fire.
London, England, 1870-12-06

BISHOP FRASER ON THR CHURCH.

Everybody knows by this time that Dr. Fraser is a
liberal churchman. Latterly, however, he seems to
have determined to have less to say in favour of
exclusive ecclesiastical power and influence than
ever. On Saturday the Bishop observed at Manches-
ter, that by the very charter of the constitution
of the English Church, her principles must be " broad,
comprehensive, liberal, and free." If she became
a more aggregation of parties or of schools of thought
conflicting with each other, she must become dis-
integrated and die. Ile trusted we shwa]. I long con-
tinue to have a "National Church," but he assured
his audinice that a non-National Church,
however orthodox a sect it might be,
though it might hold the same body of
sound doctrines, and though it might believe in the
same principles of apostolic order, wonl f be a body
with fewer and narrower claims on the hearts and
consciences of men. Out churches ought to be open
to all; our schools ought to be free to all; our minis-
tors are bound to be accessible to all.
London, England, 1870-12-06

TIIE NEW ACT IN PRACTICE.

An inhabitant of Sherborne complains that Mr.
Forster's new Act is not likely to have any beneficial
effect upon the intellectual state of that little
Dorsetshire town. The case of Sherborne is this.
It oontains 5,000 inhabitants, and must provide
accommodetion for 000 children, or the commission-
ers will be down upon it. It already possesses room
for 500 in Church of England National Schools, for 200
in a British School, and for about 80 in an Ein!owed
School. The worthy citizens have only to add space
for 150 more children and they are . safe— clear
of Mr. Forster and his act, rates, compulsion, and all.
And this they intend to do. Bait Sherborne will
not, educationally, be a whit better off than before.
The school accommodation already provided is
greater than is required for the children
who attend ; they exist, but do not
come ; .and unless some means of making them at-
tend be adopted, what is the advantage of building
more schools ? Yet the inhabitants mean to increase
the accommodation, and let the attendance take care
of itself.
London, England, 1870-12-06

NOTHING IMPOSSIBLE.

AGUA AMARELLA restores the Human Hair
to its pristine hue, no matter at what age.
J NO. GOSNELL and CO. have at length, with the aid of one of
the most eminent Chemists, succeeded in perfecting this wonder-
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form, and at a lower price.
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London, England, 1870-12-06

September 4 had exhausted the very last means of
defence. "Better thus," he said, "as otherwise
they would always claim that France could have
been saved by them."—Telegraph.

GERMANY.

BERLIN, December 5, (12.20) p.m.

The North German Federal Council ratified the
Bavarian Treaty of adhesion by a majority of only
two-thirds, many of the minor Governments ob-
jecting to the exceptional privileges accorded to
Bavaria.

The Bavarian Liberal Press inveigh against its
Government for demanding these privileges.

Amendments to the Treaty will be proposed in the
Federal Parliament.

The Prussian Chambers will probably be convoked
fDr at a short session on the 12th instant.

THE NEW GERMAN FEDERAL LOAN.
BERLIN, December 6.

The bankers have paid into the Treasury the first
instalment of their sub:eription of one-third of the
34 million loan. They say they are quite ready to
take another 17 millions of the same loan.

THE EASTERN QUESTION.
THE RUSSIAN GOVERNMENT AND THE

BLACK SEA. FLEET.
ST. PETERSB URG, December 5.

The Government has forbidden the national
subscription for the Black Sea Fleet, on the
ground that such subscription would not be for a
purpose allowed by law, and that in time of peace
the naval and military forces of the Empire require
no outlay which the Imperial Exchequer does not

supply.
The Moscow nobility have presented an address to
the Emperor, thanking him for the Circular recently
issued by the Government, and for the abolition of
class distinctions by the new decree an military ser-
vice. The Moscow nobility are ready, they say, to
serve in the ranks, for the defence of their homes and
the integrity of Russia.

THE PROPOSED CONFERENCE.
PESTH, December 5.

The Austrian Government having received posi-
tive assurances from the Russian Government that
all the stipulations of the Paris Treaty relating to
the freedom of the Danube navigation will be main-
tained, the discussion in the London Conference will
be confined to the Black Sea question.

BERLIN, December 5 (12.30 p.m.).

The negotiations respecting the basis on which
the debates of the Conference are to be conducted
continue.

A. telegram from Constantinople, dated the 3zd
inst., says the Porte has agreed to the Conference
on the understanding that the points raised in
Gort,schakoff's despatch shall be the only matters
discussed.
London, England, 1870-12-06

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AMY ROBSA.RT ; New Drama, characters by
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O FERNANDE. This Evening at 7.45 great play
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London, England, 1870-12-06

A lIARD CASE,

A. singular case-has been brought before one of the
metropolitan magistrates in which the prosecution
appear, from their own account, to have acted with
extreme harshness. A young girl of Ili, named
Emma Clifton, was summoned for wilfully damaging
door in the Refuge for the Destitute, DalstOn, and
tor refractory conduct. From the evidence of the
Matron it seemed that the girl was ordered to go to
r bedroom for some misconduct. She re-
fused, and was forcibly taken to the room and
locked in, whereupon she kicked through ono of the
panels of the door, doing damage to the amount of
live shillings. The girl, who has evidently a violent
temper, had never previously com:Litted herself in
such a manner, though she had been rather refrac-
tory. The singular part of the story is that the
chaplain, when questioned by the magistrate, said it
was desired to press the case, though, the girl being
destitute, of course the prosecutors were aware she
could not pay the fine, and she could not be received
again into the institution after being im-
prisoned. They were afraid, said the rev. gentle-
man, that throwing her upon the streets would lead to
her ruin. It is not surprising that the worthy
magistrate, shocked at this prospect, proposed to in-
flict a nominal fine, that
,the • girl might be taken
back and have another chance, but his sugges-
tion was refilsed, and the prisoner was removed to
the cells crying bitterly. Happily a lady in the
neighbourhood hearing of the case, went to • the
court, paid the fine, and offered the culprit a home,
thus rescuing-her from the dangers to which the
Dalston Refuge authoritieS had so quietly consigned
her.
London, England, 1870-12-06

SKIRMISH OF BEAUNE LE ROLANDE.

Some skirmishes around Beaune le Rolande, which is
to the North of Orleans, are recounted in the French
papers. They are not to be confounded with the battle
that took place there recently. On the 18th of Novem-
ber a body of Prussian cuirassiers came to the gates of
Beaune surprising the garrison of Mobiles. Some men
rushed to their guns and altacked the Prussians. The
tocsin was sounded, and the Mobiles in the
environs hurried to the town. The next day a similar
attack of the Prussians was repulsed; the Mobiles mustered
strong and determined to defend the town. It was ascer-
tained that some unfortunate Mobiles, who kept the rail-
way station of Beaune-le-Rolande, had been seized by the
enemy. On the night of the 19th the town was in arms
all night. The commander returned from visiting General
Cathelinean, and informed the garrison that they could
not reckon on any further assistance. The
enemy attacked about seven o'clock, and being
driven, back they sent forward some riflemen to
estimate the strength of the defence. These riflemen
were driven back with loss. The commandant endeavoured
to draw the enemy forward in order to protect Cathelineau
from their attack, and Prince Frederick Charles vigor-
ously attacked the place about ten o'clock, suppc rted by
a numerous body of infantry. By twelve o'clock the gar-
rison, which had been reduced to five hundred men,
relinquished the defence and retired. The Prussians
entered into the town, which they quitted in the evening.
The Mobiles lost no men, and only one was wounded.
On the Prussian side there were eighteen killed and
numbers wounded.
London, England, 1870-12-06

LONDON, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 0, 1870.

WHILE Mcoman at Versailles, and TIIOCHIT at
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many against each other with the deadliest fury
at every possible opportunity, the diplomatic chiefs
of England and Russia are crossing foils and in-
dulging in a dazzling bout of sword-play with an
London, England, 1870-01-12

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London, England, 1870-01-12

MR. WATKIN WILLIAMS, M.P.

Mr. Watkin Williams, the member for Denbigh,
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London, England, 1870-01-12

GENERAL TITRE ON PANSLAYISM.

The Hungarian General Turr has made a speech oa
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Russian paper, signed by General Fadejeff. It set forth
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Hungarian Empire. General Turr declared that not to see
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have always done justice to the legal rights of the
nationalities. We do not, and never did, wish to absorb
them ; proof of which is the existence of our kingdom for
a thousand years. Believe me, Poland would be the best
bulwark against Russia."
London, England, 1870-01-12

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GLOBE THEATRE-ROYAL.
Proprietor, Mr. Sefton Parry.
THIS EVENING, at 7, A HOUSEHOLD FAIRY: Miss Lydia
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At 9.34), LORD BATEMAN: Miss Fanny Josephs: Mesdames
Tfughes, Sydney, Bei:rend, and Williams ; Messrs Clarke and
Marshall.-
London, England, 1870-01-12

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