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The Sun.
London, England, 1870-05-27

SUPPOSED MURDER NEAR CHELMSFORD.

A woman named Martha Finch, wife of Isaac Finch,
residing in the village of Sandon, near Chelmsford, was
found in bed yesterday morning with her throat cut, in
several places so severely that the head was nearly
severed from the body. The face also was much cut, the
wounds apparently having been inflicted with a billhook.
The husband, who a short time since was an inmate of a
lunatic asylum, was arrested in a field close by. The
youngest of the deceased's five children was found by the
side of its mother deluged with blood.
London, England, 1870-05-27

The Fans at South Kensington.

The exhibition of fans at South Kensington
has something of an historical interest about
it, inasmuch as in many instances these delicate
" toys " serve to depict the peculiar tastes and
licence of thought permitted_ to the Delias of the
various periods represented. The Empress of the
French has contributed to this exhibition a large
assortment of elegant trifles, many of them being
real works of art. Several of the French
fans deal with Scriptural authorities, such as " The
Judgment of Solomon," the Cupid of modern times
having been adopted to do duty for the child. There
are also Chinese fans with shooting mandarins and
willow-plate-pattern ducks, English sporting fans
of the eighteenth century, showing the
degeneracy of modern field-fare ; and fans of
" virtue rewarded," with tableaux from the history
of Pamela. Add to these, Japanese, Indian, and
other Oriental contributions, and yet but an indis-
tinct notion remains of the vast variety of those fasci-
nating instruments which now invite the attention
of the curious.

Warning to Debtors.
The London Stock-Exchange has adopted a severe
measure in consequence of the arbitrary spoliation of
creditors by the Austrian Government. This empire
has not adopted any of the ruder forms of repudia-
tion in favour with some nations. But by forced
conversion of its bonds into others of a different
denomination, the robbery is made quite as
effectual. The Stock Exchange has accordingly
forbidden the introduction of any fresh Austrian
securities until redress shall have been afforded for
the arbitrary spoliation involved in the recent forced
conversion. The Austrian Government is therefore
now enjoying all the notoriety and dignity of a
" welsher"—to whom a repudiating nation exactly
corresponds.
London, England, 1870-05-27

TORN GOSNELL and CO.'S CHERRY
0 TOOTH PASTE is greatly superior to any tooth powder ;
gives the teeth a pearl whiteness, protects the enamel from decay,
and imparts a pleasant fragrance to the breath. Price Is. ad.—
Bed Bull Wharf, 93, Upper Thames street, London.
London, England, 1870-05-27

AMERICA.

WASHINGTON, May 27.
The Rouse of Representatives, by 137 to 85 votes, passed
the Northern Pacific Railroad 8i11....
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NEW YORK, May 26.
Gold closed at 114*; the highest quotation during the day
was 1111; the lowest 114*.
Sterling Exchange on London lO9l
Five-Twenty U.S. Bonds, 1882 1124
Ditto 1885 lll*
Ditto 1867
Ten-Forty ditto 1867 lOBl
Illinois Shares
Erie
Cotton, Middling Upland
Petroleum, Standard White '
Flour, extra State
Corn, old Mixed $1 14c.
London, England, 1870-05-27

ALT and CO.'S
EAST INDIA PALE and BURTON ALES.
Brewery—Burton-on-Trent.
STORES:
London—St. Pancras Station, Old St. Pancras-road, N.W.
Liverpool--72, Henry-street.
Manchester--Bridgewater-chambers, Brown-street.
Birmingham—Old Court House, High-street.
Wolverhailipton-15, Snow-hill.
Bristol-18, Small-street.
Nottingham 44, Greyhound-street.
SALT and CO.'S ALES may be obtained in cask of 18 gallons
and upwards, and in glass from the principal bottlers.
London, England, 1870-05-27

HER MAJESTY.

BALMORAL CASTLE, May 25.
Yesterday being the anniversary of her Majesty's birth-
day, the choir from Crathie r ttended at the Castle at three
o'clock, and had the honour of performing a selection of
music before her Majesty.
The Queen went out in the morning, accompanied by
Princess Louise.

in the afternoon the Queen drove out with Princess
Louise and Princess eatrice.

The Prince of Wake presided yesterday at a meei ing in
aid of the funds of St. George's Hospital, held at Hanover-
sqrare Rooms. The Princess of Wales accompanied the
Prince. In attendance were the Countess of Mort n and
General Sir W. Knollys. _ _

. -
The King of the Belgians visited the Prince and Princess
of Wales at Marlborough House, and remained to luncheon.

REPORTING OF THE IRISH LAND BILL.
Last night, as will be seen from our Parliamentary Report,
the Irish Land Bill was duly, and finally passed through
committee amid considerable cheering. The Secretary for
Ireland immediately afterwards fixed the third reading for
Monday.

GOVERNMENT AMENDMENTS ON EDUCA-

TION BILL.

The amendments at last decided upon by her Majesty's
Government, by way of monfication in the Education Bill
as originally submitted to the House of Commons by Mr.
Forster, include among them, it will be seen, a time-table
conscience clause for all schools, but no limitation' of the
character:of the religious teaching.

THE PRINCE OF WALES AND ST. GEORGE'S
HOSPITAL.

His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales is winning
golden opinions from all sorts of men by the earnest way in
which he is acquitting himself of the responsibilities of his
high position—presiding within these last low days as he hes
done in rapid succession over the annual dinners given in
aid, now of the Theatrical Fund, now of the Hospital
for Sick Children, now as rec3ntly as only yesterday at the
public meeting holden at the Hanover-square 11,,0ms in fur-
therance of the noble charity of St. George's Hospital.
London, England, 1870-05-27

THE SALMON FISHERIES COMMITTEE.

The Parliamentary Committee appointed to inquire
into the best means of promoting the salmon fisheries in
the United Kingdom, and making them more productive,
held a meeting yesterday afternoon, Mr. Dodds in the
chair, when Mr. T. F. Brady, the inspector of
the Irish Salmon Fisheries, was called and ex-
amined by the chairman, in reply to whom he
described the nature and character of the salmon fisheries
of Ireland, and contended that it would be extremely ad-
vantageous if similar laws could be adopted for both
countries.

The examination of this witness continued to the end of
the day, and at its close the committee adjourned till
Tuesday next.
London, England, 1870-05-27

ENGLAND IN .THE NINETEEN-CH
CENTURY.
BY GEORGE A UGUSTUS SALA.
Will be ready shortly.

Just published, price is 6d., by post is. Bd., the Second Edition
with Addenda, containing additional Facts and Cases, in illus-
tration of the nefarious proceedings of the Advertising Quaas.
REVELATIONS OF QUACKS AND
QUACKERY By DETECTOR. Reprinted from the
"Medical Circular."
London: H. Balliere, 219, Regent-street.
The numerous reviews of this startling work by the Saturday
Review, Punch, Weekly Dispatch. Public Opinion, and other
journals, recommendiny its universal perusal, are reprinted with.
tills edition.
London, England, 1870-05-27

NOTHING IMPOSSIBLE.

AGUA AMARELLA restores the Human Hair
to its pristine hue, no matter at what age.
JNO. GOSNE I.L and CO. have at length, with the aid of one of
the most eminent Chemists, succeeded in perfecting this wonder-
ful liquid. It is now offered to the public in a more concentrated
form, and at a lower price.
Sold in bottles, 3s each; also 55., 7s. 6d., and 15s. each, includ-
ng brush.
Red Bull Wharf ,Angel-passage, :3, Upper Thames-street, Lon-
don, E.C.
London, England, 1870-05-27

A Modern Lear.

While, according to our social philosophers, man-
kind and womankind are attaining a degree of
moral elevation and mental intelligence unknown to.
their benighted ancestors, it is painfully certain
that some of the old-fashioned virtues are sadly
out of date. As for the qualities once
thought inseparable from hoinebred women, our
modern dames and damsels have shewn us they
can very well be dispensed with. Under these
circumstances it is not perhaps suprising that the old-
fashioned command, " Honour thy father and
mother," is esteemed to be obsolete ; but it is, to say
the least of it, a little hard on the ratepayers of
St. Giles's, Camberwell, that they should be
called on to support in the parish workhouse
an old man whose children are enjoying property
worth several hundred pounds. Richard Faulkner,
now an inmate of St. Giles's, was rash enough to
make a deed of gilt of his property to his four
children, two sons and two daughters, who now decline
to assist him in any way. One of the daughters
has about £3OO invested, and is in a situation.
The other was entitled to £BOO on a reversionary
interest. No particulars are reported of the condi-
tion of the sons, who, however, are ordered each
to pay 2s. a week towards their father's maintenance,
the daughters being exempted. Truly we are
making progress!
The Metropolitan Paradise.

We ought in these sensation-loving days, to be
very grateful to the parochial authorities of St.
Pancras. They provide us with a constant
variety of exciting intelligence. What with
the series of disasters in the workhouse
itself, the consequent investigation, the charges and
counter charges, the satires and the libels arising
out of it, and the perpetual internal warfare of the late
board, we have been well provided with news. When
the relentless and ungrateful ratepayers dethroned the
mimic kings of the parish at the late election, it was
naturally supposed that the drama had been played
out, and that there were to l e no more sensation
scenes. This was quite a mistake. A. new stage
effect is now produced by the announce-
ment, "To be sold, the furniture and effects
of the St. Pancras Board of Guardians." The
complete stock in the offices of the guardians is to be
sold by auction on Saturday. In the inquiry into the
case of Mary Allen, the late board undertook
the defence of Mr. Harley, the medical officer
implicated, in addition to their own. The
latter they paid, but, apparently repenting of their
astonishing and unusual fit of liberality, they did not
pay for Mr. Harley, and the creditor has put the brokers
in. The present board, who thus find themselves
embarrassed by the consequence of their prede-
cessors' sins, have despatched a message to
the Poor-law Board, but no answer has been re-
ceived. There are not many new things under the
sun, but the spectacle of brokers taking possession
of workhouse property is probably one of them.
London, England, 1870-05-27

THE DARIEN CANAL.

Although the various surveys of the Isthmus of Panarn
have shewn that great difficulties exist in the way of con'
structing a canal between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans
they have also proved that those difficulties are not
perable. The abandonment by Commander Selfridge 0
the Caledonia Bay survey was nothing more than a piece,.
of judicious engineering strategy. The line between tbaj
point and the G-ulf of San Miguel was tolerably well
understood to be nearly, if not quite, improP
ticable, and various engineers at different times
reported against it. It must be presumed that no far-
ther attempts will be made in that direction. The Ile",
starting-point which seems to be adopted by the sill;
veying party is one of two which may turn out pra,cti;
cable. The harbour of San Bias is a very fine one, and
would accommodate all the ships that could ever require
anchorage. The distance across is shorter than by Ole,'
other route, and the engineering problem is not more
difficult to solve than is presented in any rival scheme. .
At the same time, the line of the Panama Railroad 19
one which will be preferred by many. The river Chagrfl,
however, though a fine one, is in parts exceedingly rapid'
and navigation is not very easy on that account. Std'
the region through which the canal would pass is niorf,
favourable in point of cultivation, fertility and health
than either the Caledonia or the San Blas route. This
last consideration is one of considerable impor,
tance when the nature of the climate is re'
membered. Especially is this of consequencet
when we remember the large mixed population OA
would be collected at the mouths of the canal—a popilW
tion (like that of most marine cities) naturally susceptible
to dangerous epidemics. It is to be hoped that the pall
will turn their attention to both routes. One thing
clear—that the cost of the undertaking is the chief, if 110
the only, serious obstacle to the completion of some route.
The Suez Canal was constructed in spite of difficulties f 83.0
greater than a mountain range could oppose, for it had ta.
be extended through and across moving masses of sand
The reports from Aspinwall become of great interest, "j
comparisons of the two great enterprises were made, all,
they will be still more interesting when the surveys 1110
indicated where the new canal is to be constructed. —.NI
York Times.
London, England, 1870-05-27

STRANGE GOVERNMENT IN RUSSIA.

An " Eye-witness," writing to the Wilna Messenger,
gives a strange account of Israelitish customs and cere-
monies in a little place called Schkloff, in the Govern-
ment of Moghileff, where Jews form almost the entire
population. The Kagal or tithes collector, and the
clerical personage called " Leibe Diskind" with his
council of twelve direct everything and every one in
Schkloff ; and the Russian law is treated as though it
had no existence. The other day the correspondent of
the Wilna Messenger saw a sentence passed by the Dis-
kind carried into execution on two of his believing co-
religionists. In the principal square about 800 persons
were assembled. Suddenly a Jew and Jewess, tied to-
gether, were led into the midst of the crow by a
police agent, when every one who pleased spat at them,
struck them, and knocked them about as he liked
and with what he liked ; and this punishment lasted until
nightfall. The Jews of Schkloff had found out that one
of their fellow-townsmen and co-religionists was car-
rying on an intimacy with a married woman, also of
Schkloff, and of the Hebrew faith. The guilty pair were
brought before the Rabbi, who ordered them to be led
about the streets, exposed to the blows of the inhabitants;
after which the woman (Rachel) was to be chained in
the schoolroom, and kept without food for three days,
while the man (Hertzig), after being beaten till he was
half dead, was to be taken to the cemetery, where, all
night long, at the graves of his fathers and forefathers,
he was to repent with tears of his sins. It seemed
as though the sentence would be carried out to the
letter, and beyond. Accordingly, the district inspector,
with a force of Christian policemen, went to the school,
and after many vain applications for admission, succeeded
at last in getting the doors opened. " There," says
the correspondent, "insensible and almost without
life, lay the woman, clasped three times round
the waist with iron chains and fastened to the
ground." The inspector set her free, and after succeed-
ing in restoring her to consciousness, drew up his official
report. Of the man, however, he could gain no tidings.
He could trace him as far as the cemetery, but there lost
sight of him. " Probably," suggests the correspondent
of the Wilna Messenger, " the gravediggers could give
some news of him."
London, England, 1870-05-27

A DEAF AND DUMB TESTATOR,

Yesterday an extraordinary will case came before Lord
Penzance in the Probate Court, in which nearly all the
parties interested are deaf and dumb. It was the case
of " Brook v. Dyson and Robinson." The defendants,
for whom Dr. Spinks, Q.C. and Dr. Swabey appeared,
propounded the will of one' George Brook, the son of a
Huddersfield merchant, who was deaf and dumb,
and it was opposed by the testator's son,
who is the plaintiff, and who is now deaf
and dumb, on the ground that it was not duly
executed, as the testator did not know or approve of the
contents of the will. The will was made in 1855, and by
it he left the reversionary interest in some freehold pro-
perty, in which his father had a life interest, to his father
absolutely. The testator died in 1859, and the father entered
into possession of the property, and supported the testa-
tor's children, apprenticing the plaintiff to a business.
He, however, afterwards died, andleft the property to the
present defendants in trust for his grandchildren; and
the will had been acted upon up to the present time.
The plaintiff, however, endeavours to set aside his father's
will, by which the property fell into the hands of the
grandfather, and subsequently into those of the trustees.
It was stated by several deaf and dumb witnesses who
were called for the plaintiff that the testator
had always said that he should leave his property to
his children, and that he did not read the paper he signed,
his father having snatched it from him, telling him that
the children would have it all. On the other side it was
contended that the attesting witnesses were called to
prove that if the testator did not read the will, he had the
opportunity, and appeared to be doing so.—The court
pronounced for the will.

THE MORDAUNT APPEAL AND THE
SHEDDEN CASE.

We learn that the judges have arranged to give their
decision in the Mordaunt appeal case on Thursday next.
On that day a full court will be held with reference to the
,S'hedden case, and this opportunity will be taken for
delivering the judgment in the Mordaunt case also.
London, England, 1870-05-27

OLYMPIC THEATRE.-MISS BA TEMAN._
THIS EVENING, at 8, MARY WARNER: Mary Warner,
Miss Bateman; assisted by Messrs. Vernon, D. Vishep, Blakeley,
Roberts, Elliott, Vaughan. and G. Belmore.
Preceded by, at 7, MUSIC BATH CHARMS: Miss kiattie
Reinhardt.
To conclude with THE 'VARSITY BOAT RACE. Mr. Geo.
Belnore,
London, England, 1870-05-27

INDIA.

CALCUTTA, May 26.

The Indian Government has announced its intention to
establish district savings banks, which are to be opened to
all classes ; 31 per cent. will be allowed on deposits.

(CENTRAL PRESS TELEGRAMS.)
AQUATICS AT OXFORD.
The last but one of the present series of eight-oar
races took place at Oxford, last night, there being only
one bump, viz., Queen's, which bumped Worcester, at
Saunders Bridge. There were several close races.
London, England, 1870-05-27

FRENDLY SOCIETIES.

Mr. CORRANCE asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer,
what steps he proposed to take relative to the Registra-
tion of Friendly Societies, in consequence of the with-
drawal of the bill for the Registration of Friendly
Societies.

The CHANCELLOR of the EXCHEQUER replied that the
present office was temporary. The Secretary of State for
the Home Department had to deal with subjects cognate
to that legislation, and the matter would have to pass into
his hands.
London, England, 1870-05-27

IRISH LAND BILL.

On the question that this bill, as amended, be considered,
Sir F. HEYGATE moved that the bill be recommitted for
the purpose of introducing a clause fixing the increased
amount of the additional salaries to be paid to the judges
and officers of the Civil Bill Courts in Ireland for the addi-
tional duties by this act imposed upon them.
The motion having been seconded by Mr. D. MURPHY,

Mr. BRODRICK pointed out that an increase of £5OO a
year each to the chairmen of counties would involve an
expenditure of £17,000 a year. He thought they would
obtain a far better tribunal if they appointed two or three
additional judges to hear the cases which might come
under the Act. Great doubts existed as to the machinery
which had been created for the carrying out of the provi-
sions of the measure, and the Civil Bill Courts was the
worst feature of the bill.
Colonel FRENCH hoped that the Government would re-
sist any amendment which would delay the progress of
the measure, seeing that it had been discussed for two
months.

Mr. B. OSBORNE contended that they were not in a
position to fix the salaries, because the judges might have
an enormous addition of business, or an addition so slight
that a very small addition might be made to their income.
Whatever they did it was most important that they should
London, England, 1870-05-27

MARKETS—THuRsDAy.

METROPODITAN CATTLE MARKET, THIIRSDAY.-The sup-
ply of beasts has been moderate. The trade has been quiet, at
about late rates. As regards sheep, the show has been tolerably
good. For prime breeds there has been a moderate inquiry, at
full prices ; otherwise the tone has been dull. Lambs have sold
heavily, and the demand for calves has been inactive.
Beasts have sold at from 3s. 2d. to ss. Od. ; sheep,
3s. 2d. to ss. 4d. ; lambs, 6s. 6d. to 7s. 4d. ; calves, 3s. 10d. to ss. Bd.
per 81b. to sink the offal. Total supplies :-Beasts, 918 ; sheep
and lambs, 14,440 ; and calves, 375. Foreign :-Beasts, 260 ; sheep
and lambs, 3,930 and calves, 315.
METROPOLITAN MEAT MARKET, THURSDAY.-The sup-
plies of meat have been short. The trade has been quiet, as
follows :-Beef from 3s. 4d. to 4s. Sd.; sheep, 3s. Bd. to ss. 2d.;
lamb, ss. Bd. to 6s. Bd.; veal, 4s. to 55..; and pork, 3s. Bd. to
ss. Bd. per 81b. by the carcase.

LONDON TRADE REPORT, THURSDAY.—TaIIow has been
quiet. Y., C., spot, 445. 6d.; June, 445. 3d. to 445. 6d.; last three
months, 455. 6d. per cwt.
LONDON METAL MARKET, THIIRSDAY.—Iron has been
quiet. Tin has been firmer. Straits, £133 to £133 10s. Copper
has been inactive. - -

LONDON PRODUCE MARKETS, THURSDAY.—The market for
raw sugar has been steadier. Brown Natal, 235. 6d. ; good
middling refining, 308. ; low middling to fine grocery yellow
Porto Rico, 295. to 345. Tea has sold slowly, but at steady
prices. Coffee has realised full prices, with a healthy demand.
LIVERPOOL COTTON MARKET, THURSDAY.—The market
has been quiet. Sales, 10,000 bales. Imports, 13,500 bales.
BRISTOL CATTLE MARKET, THURSDAY.—There was a short
supply of beef at this market to-day. For prime quality, 70s.
per cwt. ; secondary, 635. Lands. ; inferior, 565. to 635. per cwt.
A good snpply of mutton, all was sold. Best quality, 7/d.
told. per lb. Lambs, a good supply, at 9d. to IQd. per lb. Store
sheep trade better. Store cattle trade dull.
London, England, 1870-05-27

Horseracing.

The party journals are in great measure unanimous
on the subject of Mr. Hughes' Horseracing Bill.
They all agree that reform is needed; but some hold
that Parliament is not the body to deal with the
subject at all, others that Mr. Hughes should have
contented himself with regulating betting. His bill
deals with two distinct topics, betting and horseracing.
Now, there can be no doubt, in the opinion of the Times,
Telegraph, and Daily News, that the Legislature may
justifiably interfere to check the swindling and de-
moralisation of wagers; but it is a question whether
the running of two-year-olds, handicaps, and the like
should not be left to the Jockey Club. That body
has agreed to deal with the racing itself ; but it has
refused to meddle with betting.
The Craufurd Coup. d'Etat.

Mr. R. N. Fowler, M.P. for Falmouth and
Penryn, comes to the rescue of Mr. Craufurd
in respect to that gentleman's suceessful ruse
to turn off " the parliamentary main." With
regard to the Contagious Diseases Act, Mr. Fowler
states that members have been flooded with papers
of the most indecent and improper description—papers
only fit for Holywell-street in its worst days, and
quite unsuitable to be left about in any respectable
family. He appeals to the public, therefore, whether
it is not natural that members should wish to mark
the way in which they have been treated by their
opponents in the strongest manner possible.
On Tuesday night, he says, those gentlemen
tilled the galleries, and in spite of the admonitions of
the sergeant-at-arms, a number of so-called "ladies"
insisted on being present. Under these circumstances
he thinks Mr. Oraufurd took the only course open
to him to shew the sense which he, in common
with many others, entertains of the indelicate and in-
decent way in which this question has been ad-
vocated.
London, England, 1870-05-27

L s YCEUM THEATRE (Mansund eller). the management
of Messr
THIS EVEN LNG, at 7.30, HIS OWN RIVAL. Mr. F.
Charles and Miss L. Morgan.
At 8, BREAKING THE Spn,L.
After which, at r,30, Lumg RUST : Mr. T. Maclagan, M.
Marine, Mr. Aynsley Cook, Mr. 0411, and Mr. Wilmot; Mdlle.
Debrenx, Mesdames Lennox eley, LaWeon, Lee, and Emily
iSoldene.
London, England, 1870-05-27

MOSES and SON
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printed thereon. All persons are hereby cautioned against imi-
ating the said Trade Mark.
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FREEHOLD LAND, £lO per plot, free convey-
ance, 20 feet frontage, 100 feet deep, close to two Stations
S.E and S.W. lines, 33 miles from London, return? fares 2s. Bd. to
Bs. Pleasantly situate in a proverbially healthy neighbourhood.
The soil is gravelly; water pure. Houses of all classes, from the
cottage to the mansion, are in great demand, and command high
rentals. H. J. E. BRAKE, Auctioneer, Aldershot.

LIFEBOAT SERVICES.—During the storms of
the past 17 months the NATIONAL LIFEBOAT INSTITU-
TION contributed to the saving of 1,592 lives from various ship-
wrecks and 43 vessels from destruction. It has now 220 Lifeboat
Stations under its management. CONTRIBUTIONS for their
support will be thankfully received by Messrs. Willis and Co ,
Coutts and Co., Herries and Co., by all the London and country
bankers,•and by the Secretary, RICHARD LEviris, Esq., at the Insti-
tution, 14, John-street, Adelphi, London.
London, England, 1870-05-27

A BAND OF TURKISH MARAUDERS.

The Levant herald of the 18th says :—" The greater
part of a band of cut-throats imprisoned at Broussa
managed during the past week to effect their escape
through a hole in the gaol wall. A dozen of them had
already squeezed through and got off, when the thirteenth
—stouter than his fellows—stuck fast, and by
his noisy efforts to release himself attracted the
attention of the keepers. Prompt but useless
pursuit was made after those who had escaped. The
whole of them reached the neighbouring shelter of Olympus,
where their first victim was a carrier, bound to Mouda-
nia, whose saddle-bags they lightened of £7OO and stripped
him of anything that was worth taking. On receiving
news of this adventure, Ali Riza Pasha, the newly-
appointed Governor of Broussa, started for his post,
accompanied by a strong body of police, who are to be
specially employed in hunting down the band. There can
be little doubt that this will be soon done, and that
the neighbourhood of the old Bithynian capital will
in a week or two be again as safe as the roads round
Stamboul. •

ADMIRAL ROUS AND PAST RACING
EVENTS.

Admiral Rous has addressed the following letter to the
Times :—Mr. Hughes states that at the last Chester
meeting " a gentleman brought down his horse and
intimated that he would not allow him to run un-
less he got £14,000 ; the money was made up and
the horse did run." The fact is that the owner
of Bonny Swell, finding that he had been forestalled
in the market, demanded from the Ring 14 to 1 to
£l,OOO if he started his horse, the bet was not forthcoming
and the horse did not start for the Chester Cup. Again,
" the Jockey Club of sixty years ago " prohibited the
Prince of Wales from running horses on the English turf,
on the mere suspicion that the jockey had been told not to
win when he could do so. The particular race alluded to
was that in which Lydia beat Selim in 1809, and no doubt
Selim was " pulled," not by Chiffney, but by a
celebrated trainer. The conspiracy to defraud was
concocted by the Prince's Racing Staff, but the Prince of
Wales was not at Newmarket, and was not aware that
Selim was to run, the engagement being a T.Y.C. Plate,
which closed over night, and the Prince did not bet a six-
pence on the race. The matches alluded to by Chiffney
were run on the square, and there was no just reason
to suspect foul play. The Prince of Wales received a
very impertinent letter from the stewards, and in
answer he demanded an investigation on oath, which
the stewards refused to give him. I say this on the
authority of my father, a member of the Jockey Club,
who always asserted that in no one instance was there
ever the slightest suspicion that the Prince committed an
act on the Turf that was derogatory to the character of
an English gentleman, and the few men who recollect my
father will testify to the fact that he was a just man,
with good common sense, and not likely to be imposed
upon.
London, England, 1870-05-27

DRIFTING AWAY.

Some of the Australasian papers are very outspoken la
their denunciations of the present English Government;
and make that dangerous comparison between England
and her colonies to-day, and England and her
colonies a hundred years ago, which has so ominou,
a sound. One of the sharpest of these journals—the
Launceston Examiner—declares in a late issue that the
tactics pursued by the Home Government in the present
day—lef Lord Granville deny it as he please—lead as cel
thinly to dismemberment, as did the tactics of Mr. Gren-
ville and Lord North in the last century. It adds that a
difference may be observed in this, that whereas aliena-
tion in 1770 arose from hatred, in 1870 it has its source in
contempt. These may be words and nothing more, but
their constant repetition, and the fact that just
,
such bitter murmurs preceded our own war °'
independence, indicate a possibility of a dismeur
berment of the British Empire, and which n 3337
be nearer at hand than is generally supposed. From one
extreme in colonial policy, England has gone to another.
First she would scarcely allow the colonists to say that
their souls-were their own. No she is not ashamed to let
it be thought that she is anxious to shuffle them off at fe
moment's notice. We shall most certainly be the gainers
in the end by this policy, and the Australians long ago
perceived that fact, and in consideration of it they easily
reconcile themselves to the timid counsels which now Pre'
vail in the " mother country." The new route will soon
tell its tale on colonial affairs. Possibly England may
not have to stand much longer imploring the colonists to
cut themselves away from her, nor be reduced to the
ignominious necessity of trying to estrange them bi
insults and neglect.7-New York Times.
London, England, 1870-05-27

MISCELLANEOUS TOPICS.

The Fenian Raid..

The long-expected Fenian experiment in Canada
hag not proved encouraging. The inevitable defeat
has already taken place. The centre of the. opera-
tions was St. Albans, a town in the State of Ver-
mont, close to the frontier of Eastern Canada. Here a
bodyofFenians gathered under the command of O'Neill,
and two hundred crossed over on Wednesday morn-
ing. The Canadian troops met and defeated them.
The damage seems to have been very small, for the
Canadians had no casualty, whilst the Fenians lost
only two—one account says four—men ; but
the moral victory must prove important. The
Fenians are represented as discouraged, broken,
and.in full flight; and their leader, O'Neill, is now
in the hands of the United States authorities. Tile
lesson to this gentleman ought to be a severe ofne.
Four years ago he invaded Canada. At the
end of May 1860, he crossed the Niagara River
at Fort Erie. The prospect of an invasion had
aroused a loyal and enthusiastic spirit in the
Canadians. Volunteers had been enrolled by thou-
sands, and the Fenians were encountered three days
after they had crossed the frontier. They were
compelled to retreat, and a number of them were
captured. The American Government acted in good
faith, and many of the returned Fenians were
arrested by Generals Grant and Meade, sent on
the service by President Johnson. On this occa-
sion, too, it has fully done its duty, and merits the
thanks of Englishmen and Canadians.
London, England, 1870-05-27

ATTEMPT TO SHOOT A POLICE SUPERIN-
TENDENT.

This morning a man named Holloway was brought
before the Stroud Bench, charged with attempting to
shoot at Mr. Hanbridge, superintendent of police. Six
months ago he was bound over to keep the peace, but
has since threatened to shoot the superintendent. Last
night he went to the police station, and was in the act of
cocking a pistol about two yards from Mr. Hanbridge,
when he was knocked down by a poiceman. The pistol
was loaded. He was committed for trial at the
Assizes.

FATAL BOILER EXPLOSION-SEVEN MEN
KILLED.

A boiler exploded yesterday at Messrs. Kinnersley's
Forge, in Kidsgrove, Staffordshire. Four men were killed
on the spot. Other deaths which have occurred since the
accident make a total of seven who have lost their
lives. The boiler weighed eight tons, and was much worn.
Three minutes before the accident the water gauge was
right. The boiler went a great hight in the air, and fell
through the roof of the forge, which was immediately
filled with steam and dust. Besides the killed there are
many seriously injured, and the effect of the explosion
may be judged from the fact that one of the survivors and
two of the dead had each one hand completely stripped of
the skin. Three skins of hands have since been found. They
look like shrivelled gloves. The Rev. Mr. Wade and his curate
ministered to some of the victims before their death, and
have been in constant attendance on the surviving suf-
ferers, for whom a subscription has already been opened.
The greater part of the forge is in ruins, and two of the
puddling furnaces wrecked. Several narrow escapes are
reported, among them that of the manager, Mr. Rees, who
was near the boiler just before the explosion.
London, England, 1870-05-27

OOVJRNMENT

Three per Cent Consols 941 941
Do. for Account ....94 941 941
Three per Cent Rdcd 921 921
New 3 per Cent
Exchequer Bills,March, par spm
Do., June
Bank Stock
India 5 per Cents
Can.6pcJanir.JulylB77-84 1071108
Do. 5 per cent do. 99 100
Domiu. of Can. 5p o 1903 971 981
New S. W. 5p c 1871-76 102 103
New Zealand 6 p o 1891 ll2 114
Do. 5 per cent 99 100
Do. 5 p c Consolidated
Queensland 5p c 1882
Victoria 6p c Jan.Bs July 11511161
Do. 5 u c do. 1031104/

RAIL'

Bristol and Exeter Bl 83
Caledonian —
Great Eastern
Great N orthern
Do. A -
Great Western —
Lancashire & Yorirshire 1310321,
L. B. and South Coast
Lon. Chat., and Dover l4 16
Lou. and North-Western
Lon. and South-Western 91 92
Man., Shef., and Lincoln Ili 51f
Metropolitan —
Midland
North British 37f 38}
North:Eastern Consols
Do. Leeds
Do. York
London, England, 1870-05-27

THE FENIAN ATTACK IN CANADA.

In reply to Mr. Adderley,

Mr. MONSELL stated that the latest information re-
ceived by her Majesty's Government stated that the
Fenians had crossed the frontiers, and skirmishing was
reported to have commenced, Various parts along the
frontier were threatened, but he was happy to say that
Sir John Young added that the militia in Canada had been
called out three days, and every possible preparation had
been made to resist the Fenian aggression. He was also glad
to be able to state that a proclamation warning the sub-
jects of the United States against a violation of the neu-
trality laws, bad been issued by the President of the
United States—(hear, hear)—and General Meade had
been authorised to send troops to the frontier to prevent
any such violation.
London, England, 1870-05-27

SUGAR DUTY.

Mr. CRAWFORD asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer
what steps he proposed to take with reference to applica-
tions made for an allowance of drawback on duty paid
sugar in stock on the close of Tuesday, the 12th day of
April last.
The CHANCELLOR of the EXCHEQUER replied that the
Government had come to the conclusion that sugar
refiners other than those who were originally admitted to
have been entitled, should have drawb Ick, and he pro-
ceeded to explain the nature of the claim.
London, England, 1870-05-27

THE LATE SIR JOHN SIMEON.

The remains of the late Sir John Simeon, M.P., were
yesterday morning brought to Southampton by the Havre
boat, and were to be last evening conveyed to Cowes by
special steamer. The body willthen be taken direct to
Swainston, where it will lay in state till the day of the
funeral, which has been postponed till Monday. The
dining-room at deceased's island house has been tempo-
rarily fitted up as-a mortuary chapel.
London, England, 1870-05-20

IFEBOAT sv.;RVlClS.—Durinz the storms of
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T, ttN contributed to the saving of 1,592 lives from various ship-
wrecks and 41 vessels from destruction. It has now 2.0 Lifeboat
Station. under its mana,_toment CONTRIBUTIONS for their
support will he thankfully received' by Messrs. Willis and Co ,
Coutts, and Co., Herries and Co., by all the London and country
bankers, and by tzle Secretary. lircnAttoLEWts, }d q., at the Insti-
tution, 14, John-strs•et;•Adelphi, London

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London, England, 1870-05-20

EMOSES and SON
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segis-te: ed a TRADE MARK, consisting of the words ',The
Standard," with the initials " E. M. & S." underneath, and that
nenceforward every article of clothing manufactured by them
will have al bel or ticket attached to it, with the said trade mar(
printed thereon. All persons are hereby cautioned against imi-
ating the said Trade Mark.
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London, England, 1870-05-20

TOHN GOSNELL and Co.'s CHERRY
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and imparts a pleasant fragrdnee to the breath. Prise is. od
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London, England, 1870-05-20

HER. MAJESTY.

WINDSOR CASTLE, May 19.
The Queen walked and drove this morning, ac-
companied by Princess Louise.

The Queen, accompanied by Princess Louise and
Princess Beatrice, left the Castle this evening for
Balmoral.

Prince Leopold is expected to follow i❑ a few

days.

His Majesty the King of the Belgians visited the
Prince and Princess of Wales at Marlborough House
yesterday, and remained to luncheon.
The Princess, of Wales drove out, accompan!ed by
the Countess of Morton.
London, England, 1870-05-20

ARMY ENLISTMENT BILL.

On the order for going into committee on this bill,
Colonel BARTTELOT expressed a hope that at that hour
the House would not go into committee. They had not
had an opportunity of considering the provieinne of the
bill,

Mr. CARDWELL admitted that the bill was an important
one, but said the principle generally was agreed to.
Major Dickson. caused considerable amusement by
moving that the Speaker leave the chair that day six
months,

The House went into committee, but progress was im-
mediately reported.

WAR-OFFICE BILL.
The amendments made by the Lords in this bill were
brought up.
Mr. CARDWELL moved that they be agreed to.
TRAMWAYS BILL.

On the third reading of this bill it was re-committed,
for the purpose of making several amendments.

GAS AND WATER FACILITIES BILL.

This bill, as amended, was considered.
METROPOLITAN BOARD OF WORKS LOANS
(STAMP DUTY).

This bilj passed through committee.
WINE AND BEERHOUSE ACT (1867) AMEND-

MENT BILL.

At one o'clock the house went into committee on this
bill, which was further considered as amended.
Some other bills were advanced a stage.
THAMES NAVIGATION BILL.

Mr. EASTWICK moved that it be an instruction to the
Select Committee on the Thames Navigation Bill that they
have power to inquire into the present position and past
proceedings of the Metropolis Sewage Company, and what
use had been made of the powers conferred upon them,
and into the future disposal of the sewage of London. He
thought it was very important that the committee should
not overlook the sewage. The utilisation of sewage was
of national importance, and therefore, seeing that the
company had failed in their object, an inquiry on the sub-
ject was necessary.
Mr. AYRTON said it would be against the standing
orders of the House to enlarge the duties of a select com-
mittee as was proposed. The committee could amongst
themselves agree to undertake the inquiry which the hon.
member wished to have instituted. The company re-
ferred to were under serious obligations, and the proposal
of the hon. gentleman, if carried out, might then assist
them in relieving themselves of their responsibilities.
Notwithstanding this explanation, Mr. Eastwick
pressed his motion to a division.

For the motion
Against
The House adjourned at 1.30!

20

The Right Hon. John Bright will, it is said, visit
Mr. Bass, M.P., at Tuichan Lodge, at the end of June or
beginning of July next. _ •
The Dublin Standard announces that the Commis-
sioners under the Irish Church Act have officially inti-
mated that the annuities of Presbyterian ministers will
be paid quarterly. The first payment will be made on
the Ist of July, and the ministers will have the option of
commuting their indomel before 1873.
London, England, 1870-05-20

LYCEUM THEATRE (under the management
of Messrs Mansell).

THIS EVENING, at 7.30, WOOING 'ONE'S WIFE. Mr F.
Charles and Miss L. Morgan.
At 8, BREAKING THE SPELL._ _ _

After which, at 8.30, LITTLE FAUST: Mr. T. Maclagan, M.
Marius, Mr. Aynsley Cook, Mr. Odell, and Mr. Wilmot; Mdlle.
Debreux, Mesdames Lennox Grey, Lawson, Lee, and Emily
Soldene.
London, England, 1870-05-20

LATEST INTELLIGENCE.

(BY ELECTRIC TELEGRAPH.)

4141117,A14 OF THE DUKE OF MONTPENSIER
IN MADRID.
the Ts: special correspondent in Madrid telegraphs
the intelligence that the Duke of Montpensier and
148 eldest son arrived in Madrid unexpectedly
;:u1 the 19th May. The funds fell one per cent.
Inconsequence some say of this arrival, others, ill conse-
quence of Espartero's refusal to accept the Crown, which
64 induced Prim to propose the grant of full regal
unctions to the Regent, thus prolonging the interrgnum.
London, England, 1870-05-20

BROADMOOR ASYLUM.

Dr. LUSH asked the Secretary of State for the Home
Department, whether, having regard to the opinion
of the Commissioners in Lunacy expressed in
their Report respecting the condition, of Broad-
-41 °or Asylum at their visit, 14th October, 1868.
,
Will take care to assure himself, before filling up the
Vacancy in the office of Superintendent of Broadmoor
Asylum, that the physician to be appointed holds opinions
accordance with modern views of the proper treatment
°I insane persons.
11r. BRUCE said there had long been a dispute between
the Commissioners and the officers of the asylum with
respect to the mode of treatment pursued there. The
bate report, however, dated 1869, had just been received,and
"Ye a much improved account, and the Lunacy Com-
is,iioners were satisfied with the present state of things.
Re need scarcely say that the greatest care would bi
taken in filling up the vacant appointment.
London, England, 1870-05-20

ISS BATEMAN.—Mr, Liston begs to announce
that he has engaged this eminent artist for a limited num-
ber of nights. Miss Bateman will appear, for the first time since
her return from America, on MONDAY, May 23, in the cha-
racter of Mary Warner in Tom Taylor's highly successful play.—
Places can be secured at the Box-office daily from ten till five.
••- OLYMPIC THEATRE:
London, England, 1870-05-20

11I;R AI AJE,S T Y.

WINDSOR CASTLE, May 19.
The Queen walked and drove this morning, ac-
companied by Princess Louise.
. _ .

lie Queen, accompanied by Princess Louise and
Princess Beatrice, left the Castle this evening for
Balmoral.
Prince Leopold is expected to follow in a few
days.

His Majesty the King of the Belgians visited the
Prince and Princess of Wales at Marlborough House
yesterday, and remained to luncheon.
The Princess of Wales drove out, accompanied by
the Counters of Morton.
London, England, 1870-05-20

BROADMOOR ASYLUM.

Dr. LUSH asked the Secretary of State 'for the Home
Department, whether, having regard to the opinion
of the Commissioners in Lunacy expressed in
their Report respecting the condition of Broad-
moor Asylum at their visit, 14th October, 1868.
he will take care to assure himself, before filling up the
vacancy in the office of Superintendent of Broadmoor
Asylum, that the physician to be appointed holds opinions
in accordance with modern views of the proper treatment
of insane persons.
Mr. BRUCE said there had long been a dispute between
the Commissioners and the officers of the asylum with
respect to the mode of treatment pursued there. The
last report, however, dated 1869, had just been received, an d
gave a much improved account, and the Lunacy Com-
missioners were satisfied with the present state of things.
He need scarcely say that the greatest care would be
taken in filling up the vacant appointment.

THE CONTROL DEPARTMENT.
Mr. RAIKES asked the Secretary of State for War
whether it was intended to confirm the acting appoint-
ments in the Transport Branch of the Control Depart-
Ment held by thirteen Military Train officers, viz., three
as commissaries and ten as deputy-commissaries; and
whether such infornaation wouldconfer a step of rank upon
each officer.

Mr. CARDWELL said it was intended to confirm the.ap-
pointments after the year's probation, and that such
appointments would confer additional rank on each officer.
The arrangements that had taken place he did not con-
sider any violation of the Royal warrant. Any case of
hardship in the corps would receive the best consideration
on his being made acquainted with the particulars.
HUDSON'S BAY.
Viscount MILTON asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer
whether he had any objection to lay upon the table of the
House a statement disclosing the amount paid to the
Crown by the Hudson's Bay Company under the statute
of the fourth of William and Mary, chapter 15, in re-
spect of Rupert's Land, and when such payments ceased
to be made.

Mr. STANSFELD said he would endeavour to answer
the question of the noble lord.
Viscount MILTON : I ask the question of the Chancellor
of the Exchequer.
London, England, 1870-05-20

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