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The Sun.
London, England, 1870-08-20

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THE WESTERN MORNING NEWS. A
First-Class Daily Paper, the oldest in the district. Inde-
pendent in opinions. The earliest and fullesr in news. Circu-
lates among all cla§ses and parties, and the best medium for
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London, England, 1870-08-20

MORE THREATENING LETTERS.

At the Wexford Sessions Michael Murphy was charged
'by the constabulary with writing and sending threatening
letters to Mr. Devereux of Tannerhill. The last letter
sent had the Wexford postmark, July 30th,
and was signed " 'Rory of the Hills." It bore a rude re-
presentation of a coffin, and of two men, the one shooting
at the other; and contained a threat to shoot Devereux
if he did not put away his apprentice within three days.
The case was remanded.

RECEPTION OF THE ARCHBISHOP OF TITAM.
Preparations were made on a grand scale in Castlebar
to receive Dr. McHale, Archbishop of Tuam, on his return
from Rome. Triumphal arches were erected in the streets,
the houses were decorated with flags, and last night the
town was brilliantly illuminated. An address of welcome
was presented to his grace.

CONVERSION OF WOODEN SHIPS INTO IRON

CLADS.

The Admiralty intend utilizing some of the best of the
large wooden ships by cutting them down, and armour-
plating them. Inquiries were made yesterday as to those
ships in Hamoaze most eligible, and an order has been
given to at once convert into an ironclad'ship the Robust,
which has for twelve years been on the stocks at Devon-
port, about two-thirds built. She was originally intended
fora 90-gun screw two-decker, but was stopped building
when that class of ship was found to be obsolete. She
will require extensive alteration, but will make a very
fine vessel.
London, England, 1870-08-20

Advice upon all subjects of the Toilet,

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thA With this beautifully perfumed wash, in.seven or ten days
liolborn, an.
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"nal usino• lOs 6d • sent for stamps.—Alex. Ross, 248, High
don,. and"all chemists.

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

CITY of LONDON HOSPITAL for DISEASES
Special of tht CHEST, Victoria Park.
APPEAL for the NEW WING.
Amount still required, 44,000.
Number of beds now occupied, 120.
Number of beds available with proposed addition, 164.
The Hospita
Messrs ntirely dependent on voluntary support.
Bankers, Barclay, Bevan, and Co., 54, Lombard-street.
HENRY SEWELL, Hon. Scc.
Offices, 24, Finsbury-circus. RICHARD P. SLATER, Sec.

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London, England, 1870-08-20

ORANGE DEMONSTRATION.

A large Orange demonstration took place in Omagh
yesterday, the occasion being the opening of a new Pro-
testant hall. Mr. William Johnson, M.P., presided.
Considerable bodies of police and soldiers had been
drafted into the town in the fear that there might
be some disturbances. Up to seven o'clock, however, all
was quiet.
London, England, 1870-08-20

IRISH SYMPATHY WITH FRANCE.

Attempts were made in Cork last night to get up a
demonstration in celebration of the supposed French
victories. At nine o'clock a large mob dragged three
blazing tar barrels into Patrick-street, but the bonfire was
extinguished by a large force of police, who, under arms,
dispersed the crowd. Similar attempts at demonstration
were also prevented in other parts of the city.
London, England, 1870-08-20

WAR NOTES.

SUNDAY'S BATTLE BEFORE METZ. —At eleven
.'clock on Sunday 'Bazaine effected a grand reconnais-
3atice with one division. At two, .a battle commenced on
the right at Borny. Till four it was of no great import-
ance. Then the 4th Army Corps, forming the first line of
battle, accomplished a manoeuvre intended to deceive the
Prussians into the belief that it was retreating. This
was at a quarter past-four. The Prussians fell into
the trap, rushed forward, and attacked with surprising
vigour. Then the 4th Corps, whose retreat to the left was
a mere feint, fell at once on the enemy's flank, while
Al`Mahon on the right attacked simultaneously. The
Prussian attack meantime had been developed in great
force on the French centre, The movements on both
Ades were effected with singular precision, and
the whole spectacle was like a review at Chalons.—.Dally
News Correspondent at Metz.
FEELING OF THE FRENCH PEASANTRI-. —We
hpastison,sewvhiercahl
evxillp:tesstowthhiechpdopoesu-
takes us for the advance guard of the enemy.
not recognise the badge of the International Society,
does not say all that
Everywhere the inhabitants surround us with a curio.
ofsee thehe PVruoggssesianws,haenrde
peasantAfew sentences. These men are
hsietytthhinksat isienquithveocafirsLt
French ane brave. They descend in a direct line from
these modest heroes who defended our mountains in 1792,
in 1814, aad in 1815, Supported or simply encouraged by
the presence of some troops, they would carry on a good
campaign, I will answer for it, in a country that is wooded,
uneven, and eminently favourable for surprises. For the
moment—and my patriotism groans at the thought—if
would seem as if the chiefs of the army forget that ttiti
Vosges are a natural fortification. There is not a kepi
in these defiles where a hundred men might shoot down
two thousand. Not a road cut up, not a tree thrown
down. The peasant feels himself, or thinks himself aban-
doned, given up ; and, right or wrong, he declares that
by himself he can do nothing. He has no arms, and, if
he had, it is doubtful whether he would know bow to use.
them. The 'companies of volunteer riflemen which
shewed so noble a spirit in 1867 have been discouraged,,
if not dissolved, by the instructions of the Minister for
WAr- —Rdmond About Le Soir.
London, England, 1870-08-20

THE ACCUSATION AGAINST AUSTRIA.

The official Evening Post declares a statement of the
Allegemeine Zeitung, that France had offered Austria, as
the price of her affiance, Prussian Silesia and a portion
of Bavaria, in return for the cession of Southern Dal-
matia and the Italian Tyrol to Italy, to belong to the
realm of fiction, which it has recently become the fashion
to invent. The Evening Post also says it is empowered
emphatically to repudiate the announcement of offer., of
alliance having been made by Count Beust to the Cabinet
of Berlin, with the object of ensuring the integrity of the
Austrian territory against Russia.
London, England, 1870-08-20

BREECH-LOADERS IN STORE.

One of the last utterances of Mr. Cardwell in the
House of Commons was in reply to a question re-
garding our stock of breech-loaders. It will be re-
membered that it was then stated that. there were
300,000 Sniders ready, and that they could be
issued at a moment's notice. Acting on this state-
ment, Lord Elcho a few days ago addressed a letter
to the commanding officers of the Metropolitan Volun-
teers, in which he recommended that the immediate
arming of the Volunteers with breech-loaders should
be made a condition of continued service. Lord
Elcho having talked the matter over with the Secre-
tary of State, has thought fit to modify his ad-
vice, as he now feels satisfied that the stock of
Snider rifles in store would not justify the imme-
diate arming of the 150,000 efficient Volunteers. He
states that of the 300,000 breech - loaders
in store about 100,000 are required to
meet pressing demands, and of the remaining
200,000 a considerable portion is in Canada. Lord
Elcho may have the best of reasons for modifying
his advice to the vcduuteers but the statement of
Mr. Cardwell to the House of Commons must have
been erroneous. Of what possible use can several thou-
sand rifles in Canada be to the people of England in case
of war with a European Power ? It is satisfactory
to learn, however, that every effort is being made to
increase the supply of Snider rifles.
London, England, 1870-08-20

THE CHANNEL YACHT RACE.

The Channel yacht race, from Cowes to Torquay, for
the £lOO cup, given by Sir Lawrence Palk, M.P., in
which several of the largest yachts afloat com-
peted, has resulted in a victory for the
Rose of Devon ; she winning by two minutes
allowing for the difference of tonnage. The
yachts left Cowes at four on Thursday afternoon with
strong breezes from the north ; at midnight the leading
yachts were at Portland ; at four yesterday morning off
Exmouth ; and an hour later the Rose of Devon arrived
at her destination, followed by the Gwendoline,
Guinivere, the Tartar, the Egeria, tie Marina, and the
Psyche. •
London, England, 1870-08-20

TH E EDUCATION BILL.

The 'Royal assent was given to the Elementary Educa-
tion Bill on the 9th inst., and on the 16th a letter was
sent to the town clerk of every incorporated borough in
England and Wales. A similar circular is now being
issued to each of the 14,000 parishes in the country not
included within the Metropolitan limits or in municipal
towns. In this document town clerks are reauested to
draw the attention of the councils of their boroughs to sec-
tions 67-72 of the "Elementary Education Act, 1870,"
and to take the requisite steps, without delay, for carrying
out the provisions of these sections, with respect to the
returns which the council—as the local authority of the
district—are required to send to the Education Depart-
ment on or before the Ist day of January, 1871.
These returns will have to be made on two forms. One
of these, a general form, is intended to furnish
certain information respecting the area contained within
the municipaj limits of boroughs, which information the
Education Department will have to take into considera-
tion in deciding upon the school provision that will be re-
quired for the district. The other, a special form, will
have to be filled up by the managers or teachers of every
school, whether public or private, within the same limits,
which answers to the definition of an elementary school
given in the third section of the Act.

The death is announced this morning of Lady
Fleming, the wife of Sir Valentine Fleming, late Chief
Justice of Tasmania- She was the daughter of Mr.
Charles Bucklancl,

We are requested by the Council of the Royal
Horticultural Society to state that in consequence of the
works now in progress for the annual International Ex-
hibition of next and following years the gardens at South
Kensington will not be open free to the public on the 26th
August, the anniversary of the late Prince Consort's
birthday.

The death is announced of Mr. James Gaskill,
cotton spinner, Manchester, who for upwards of sixty
years had been a warm supporter of the United King-
dom Alliance and other kindred societies. The deceased
gentleman was in his 71st year, and up to about four
months ago was in the enjoyment of excellent health.

THE VOLUNTEER DEMONSTRATION. THIS DAY.—
The Lord Mayor having consented to be the custodian
of the Elcho Challenge Shield and the International
Enfield Trophy, won at the late Wimbledon contest by
the representatives of England, the ceremony of pre-
sentation will take place to-day (Saturday) in the Guild-
hall. The Volunteers of the City corps will muster in the
afternoon, and proceed to the Guildhall, where they
will receive the winners of the trophies. The winning
teams will assemble on the Thames Embankment, oppo-
site the Temple, and within the City jurisdiction, and
will go in procession to the hall. The Lord Mayor will
receive the teams and their trophies at the Guildhall at
half•past five, after which the ceremony will be proceeded
with.
London, England, 1870-08-20

REAL'S EXECUTION.

From the barbarism of yesterday we turn with disgust.
We need not say again that we had little sympathy with
the condemned, and none whatever with his crime, no
matter what its provocation ; nor have we any with
the unprofitable taking of human life by the
forms of law. Suppose the death penalty were
not in force, and John Real, immediately after
the slaying of Smedick, had been convicted and
sentenced to imprisonment for life. The result would
have been that long ago he would have ceased to be a
power for eviL How is it now ? A practice as imbecile
as it is inhuman has changed the malefactor into a martyr;
has made a hero of an assassin. It has elevated and dig-
nified crime and created a sympathy for the criminal
which is so far creditable to our age in that it at least
marks its progress in humanity. There was a time
when the masses delighted in man's inhumanity to man,
but we have arrived at the happier era when all such
exhibitions make millions mourn. It has been our con-
stant argument against the death penalty that it defeats
its object. We presume that no one will venture
to applaud any penalty that is intended simply as
a punishment of crime, or deny that the object
of its infliction must be exclusively the protec-
tion of society. How is it with the death
penalty ? Do murders decrease as hangings mul-
tiply? The advocates of the gallows have often been
asked to furnish affirmative proof on these points, and
have as often failed to produce it. On the other
hand, States where the death penalty is abro
gated are comparatively free from homicides.
Certainty, rather than extremity of punishment,
is the surest antidote to criminal offences. Every
execution makes plainer that it is a blunder,
if not a crime. Every murder trial makes clearer the in-
creasing repugnance of juries to find a verdict of guilty in
capital cases. Every day and in every way it is becoming
more apparent that a great crime against society is that
relic of the dark ages which converts the " dastardly
villain" of the hour of his crime into the "poor unfor-
tunate" of the moment of his execution.—New York
Tribune, August 6.
London, England, 1870-08-20

READY TO JOIN AN IRISH BRIGADE.

A rumour having gained credence in Waterford that
French agents had arrived there to recruit for an Irish
brigade of fifteen thousand strong, a number of
young men who had resolved on enrolling
themselves appointed a deputation to await on the
French Consul on Thursday to ascertain particulars. On
their being informed that the French Government never
contemplated the formation of such a corps, much disap-
pointment was shewn. The deputation inquired if the
French Government would bear the expense of Irish
volunteers desiring to join the French army. They were
answered in the negative.
London, England, 1870-08-20

THE WAR-SHIP OF THE FUTURE.

Admiral Sartorius is indefatigable in his advo-
cacy of ram war-ships. An objection having been
made that rams would be liable to injury owing to
the momentum of power used, the Admiral retorts
that the point has been settled by cases already men-
tioned, where three of these formidable ships sunk
some of the most powerful men-of-war, without sus-
taining any injury to themselves. A more recent
example has taken place at Cherbourg., where a ram
going into that port struck against a large ship, and
so serious was the damage that the vessel had to be
docked. This occurred, too, when the ram was
going at a very slow speed—not more than two
knots. Admiral Sartorius states that if the object
receiving the blow is at rest the ram backs the
moment the blow is given, and has no difficulty in
disengaging itself. On the other hand, if the ship
struck be in motion, the onward motion would
materially aid the ram in freeing itsel4 and this
would be completed by the backing of the ram's

engines.

THE REPUBLICANS AND THE PRUSSIANS.

Improbable as the idea seems, the Parisians are
firmly convinced that the Irreconcilables have allied
themselN es to the Prussians with the view of
bringing about a revolution in France. Our Paris
correspondent says that a paper found on a Prussian
spy, arrested at Metz, contained a full plan of the
scheme by which the Revolutionary party were to

set to work in Paris with the aid of Prussian

agents. But more evidence must be forth-
coming before credence can be given to such
designs. It would be unjust to the Irreconcil-
ables (there is such a thing as injustice to Irrecon-
cilables), to accuse them hastily of leaguing with
their country's enemies. Aud much as the Prussian
Government dislike Napoleon, they dislike Revolu-
tionists more. Bismarck must be very hard up for
offensive weapons before he takes to overthrowing
Napoleon by setting up a Red Republic in his stead.
London, England, 1870-08-20

Tale of a Hair, 6d.

NVONDERFUL DISCOVERY.—Corns cured in
one day by using ALEX. ROSS'S
hours, This pre-
Paratiou gradually dissolves the Corn in a few removing
the very root. Price 45., sent by post for 60 stamps. 248, High
liolborn, and all chemists.
London, England, 1870-08-20

times more
the deceptive
rnment seeks
reat interest
Ipers of the
to the war.
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f the North
one paper of
ocracy, dares
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though they
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in 1866 ex-
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1y from the
• invaded by
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;ociations in
all Liberal
'olio wing re-
veen France
tis Napoleon
our Govern-
Ile strictest
alliance of
'man nation
In immense
h which two
declared in
erly untrue.
the Govern-
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ally declared
ent declined
declared in
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bout the fate
1 favour the
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erent parties
pathy to the
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—New York
London, England, 1870-08-20

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body, while the requisite resisting power is supplied by the Moe-
Main Pad and Patent Lever, fitting with so much ease and cicse
fleas that it cannot be detected, and may be worn during sleep.
A descriptive circular may be had, and the truss, which can-
not fail to fit, forwarded by post, on the circumference of the
body, two inches below the hips, being sent to the manu-
facturer,
Mr. JOHN WHITE, 228, Piccadilly, London.

A Single Truss, 165., 215., 265. 6d., and 31s. 6d. Postage, is. A
Double Truss, 31s. 6d., 425., and Ns. 6d. Postage, ls. Bd. An Um-
bilical Truss, 425. and 625. 6d. Postage, ls. 10d.
Post-office Orders to be made payable to John White, Post
office, Piccadilly,
London, England, 1870-08-20

CENT,

on each sum assured forthe five years. and to still hold in reserve
all profits accrued on Annuities and Endowments.
EXTRACT FROM LAST ANNUAL REPORT. •
After payment of Dividend and Bonuses, the. FUNDS of the
Company stand as follows t
Capital paid Up • • • £289,095 0 0
Reserve Fund and Profit atid Loss Ac-
count
Life Assurance Funds
JOHN H. MoLA BEN, Manager.
JOHN B JOHNSTONE, Secretary in London

286,925 10 0
1,173,401 9 1
London, England, 1870-08-20

NATIONAL INSTITUTION for DISEASES
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letters are available for necessitous applicants.
THOMAS ROBINSON, Hon. Sec.
London, England, 1870-08-20

SECURITY TO LIFE ASSURERS

From a quinquennial valuation of the entire Life liabilities
made as at 81st December, 1869, by independent Actuaries at 3
per cent. nett premiums, the Life Assets shelved a

SURPLUS OVER LIABILITIES OF
.£249,950,
enabling the Directors to declare a
REVERSIONARY BONUS AMOUNTING TO £7 10s. PER
London, England, 1870-08-20

OXFORD RACES, FRIDAY.

The Innkeepers' Handicap Plate. Half a mile, straight.
Mr Merry's f, by Thormany—Clotilde, 2 yrs, sst 101 b
(Newhouse) 1
Mr C. Head's Bonnie Katie, 4 yrs, Bst 81b (in 51b ex)
(H. Jackson) 2
Mr Alwyn's Sour Grape's, 5 yrs, Bst 71b . . .... (Iluxtable) 3
Cestus, High Church, Princess, Snowdon, Wanderer,
Coronella, Gentle Gale, Grace Darling, Gold Dust f
also ran. Won in a crnter by two lengths.
The Sttatton Audley Nursery Hafidicap. Three-quarters
of a mile, straight.
Mr. Brayley's Mornington, Arthur Wellesley—Blon-
delle, 7st 51b (Butler) 1
Mr. A. Claud's Maud, 6st 71b . • (Newhouse) 2
Mr. J. Smith's The Nigger
Peahen, Puckaster, Dumbarney, and Maid also ran.
Won cleverly by a neck.
The Ladies' Handicap Plate. Half a mile straight.
Mr. B. Cleve's Old Sam (late Collegiate), by Oxford—
Miss Fanny, 3yrs, 7st 121 b
Mr. Day's Calypso, 3yrs, 7st 41b (Wilson) 2
Mr. Lawrence's Ismael, 4yrs, 7st 81b (Gradwell) 3
Vibration, Miss Caudle, Dark Duchess, Procolls, Leo-
yille c, Kuuston's f, Aibridge, and Kettlewell also ran.
Won cleverly by a neck.
The City Members' Plate. One mile straight.
Mr, G. Clement's April Morn, 4 yrs, Bst Sib ex
(Clement) 1
Mr. Brayley's Gnome King, 3 yrs, 7st 61b ...(Butler) 2
Mr. W. Day's Smallhopes, 3 yrs, 7st ...... (Newhouse) 8

Chickl3leary Cove, and-Fr-ailty f also ran. Won in a
canter by a length.
The Princess of Wales. Three quarters of a mile,
straight.

Mr. J. Day's Dentelle, 4 yrs, Bst (car. Bst 21b)...(Cannon) 1
Mr. Pryor's Riga, 5 yrs, 7st 31b (Fox) 2
Mr. Abron's 13rasenose, 4 yrs, Est llb (Wilson) 3
Laird of Scotland, Thundercloud, Referee, Plenipoten-
tiary, High Church, Gladice, Birdie, Seamstress f, Whim-
sical, and Clytnmnestra also ran. Won by 10 lengths.
The Stand Plate. Three quarters of a mile, straight.
Mr. Nightingall's Agnes, by Chevalier d'lndustrie
Hippodamia, 3 yrs, Est 81b (inc. 71b ex) (Rowell) 1
Mr. Abron,s Chilham, 3 yrs. Est 101 b
Won by four lengths.

CITY BETTING—FRIDAY,
EBOR HANDICAP.
11 to 2 agst Myosotis (taken)
7to 1 agst Torreador (taken and offered)
7 to 1 agst Lord Hawthorn (taken and offered)
Bto 1 agst Blandford (taken and offered)
10 to 1 agst Cherie (offered)
12 to 1 agst Toison d'Or (taken)
1000 to 70 agst Ploughboy (offered)
100 to 7 agst Miss Sheppard (taken)
20 to 1 agst Sagittarius (offered)
20 to 1 agst Kennington (offered)
25 to 1 agst Paganini (offered)
ST. LEGER.
100 to 7 agst Sunlight (wanted)
1000 to 70 agst Normanby (offered)

BE ITING AT MANCHESTER—FRIDAY.
GREAT EBOR HANDICAP.
sto I'agst Myosotis (taken and offered)
Bto 1 agst Lord Hawthorn (taken)
Bto 1 agst Torreador (taken)
9to 1 agst Blandford (taken)
10 to 1 agst Cherie (taken)
100 to 7 agst Mysotis (taken)
100 to 6 agst Ploughboy (taken)
ST. LEGER.
2to 1 agst Kingcraft (taken and offered)
550 to 50 agst Palmerston (taken)
London, England, 1870-08-20

DEATHS

On the 16th August, at Penzance, John Bucke Barlee
Assistant-Commissary-General.
On the 16th August at Lansdowne Lodge, Margate, Kent,
Charles Mason Woodyer, Esq., aged 78.

London : Printed by GIDEON ACLAND BOYCE, of
No. 112, Strand, Printer, and Published by him at
THE SUN Office, No. 112, Strand, in the Precinct of the
Savoy, in the County of Middlesex,
Saturday, August 20, 1870.
London, England, 1870-08-20

THIS EVENING'S NEWS.

THE WAR.

THE BATTLE BEFORE METZ

GERMAN OFFICIAL ACCOUNT.
BERLIN, FRIDAY.

The Staats Anzeiger of this morning publishes a
fuller account of the battle before Metz last Sunday
The French army, on the morning of the 14th,
Stood in front of I\letz, on the east side, near the
point where the road from St. Avold is joined by
that from Sarrelouis. It was formed in great camps,
extending over a range of at least six miles. The
army appeared to be on the point of retreating
towards Chalons. Marshal Bazaine must have had
to contend with difficulties in carrying out this
design, for he did not move. General Steinmetz
attacked the French at two o'clock in the afternoon
with the 13th division, which latter was supported by
the 14th. The French troops were ranged in several
lines, defended by very deep rifle pits. For this reason,
perhaps, they fired more quietly than in former ac-
tions. These lines were at Ars-la-Guenexy, Ogy, Bdrny,
and Colombes. The woods also afforded good cover,
but these and the pits were taken successively by
storm by the Prussians, who fought very hard, and
With very great loss. The French losses were prin-
cipally killed, because, as they fought in trenches,
they were shot through the head, which alone was
exposed. No leas than 781 dead Frenchmen were
counted behind one trench alone. The battle ended
at the glacis of Metz, and the French escaped in con-
fusion, partly into the fortress and partly round the
City.

CHARGE OF THE 7T2 CUIRASSIERS.
A telegram from Saarebruck, says :—ln Thurs-
day's action the 7th Cuirrassiers charged two regi-
Inents of Frenchlinfantry. Cutting their way through
them, they found themselves opposed to a battery of
eu guns, which they took. The Prussian Cuiras-
siers were now charged by two regiments of French
Carabiniers on both flanks. Wheeling to the right
and left, the Prussians met their new foes, and, after
a desperate hand-to-hand fight, drove back the
French "'cavalry and brought off the guns. This
brave 7th went into action 800 strong ; 147 only
survive. All the officers were killed.
London, England, 1870-08-20

PAINFUL AFFAIR IN ROME,

A frightful occurrence took place last week at the
Piazza Biscione. close to the Farnese Palace, Rome. A
young man whO arrived some weeks since for enrolment
in the Zouaves, a native of Rotterdam, was refused en-
trance in consequence of his having shewn signs of insanity
and was placed under medical care in the lunatic ward of the
Lungano Hospital, and was discharged apparently cured and
perfectly harmless a few days since, but Colonel Allett re-
fused to receive him, and the Dutch committee undertook to
restore him to his friends—in the mean time he was
allowed to live at the Dutch Zouave club. Friday was
a very sultry day, with thunder in the air, and it is sur-
mised brought on a return of madness, as he suddenly
seized a gun, incautiously left about by a Zouave
coming off duty, and locking himself into a small
room, began firing on all the passers by. The
Zouaves attempted to break open the door, but only suc-
ceeded by firing through the lock, and before they could
overpower the unfortunate madman, he had killed two
Zouaves, a notary, and a poor woman in the street, and
severely wounded seven others, and was himself mortally
wounded by the military, who rushed to the rescue.
Colonel Allett, although in no way called on to do so, has
generously offered to subscribe for the families of the victims
and addressed an admirable order of the day to his regi-
ment last night, calling on men and officers to co-operate
in relief and aid to sufferers. The cases of cerebral malady
this summer have been of terrible frequency, and the air
of Rome has a fatal tendency to the development of any
latent complaint orthat kind.
London, England, 1870-08-20

THE WIFE MURDER AT MANCHESTER.

At the City Police-court yesterday, Patrick Durr, who
was remanded on Thursday on the charge of having
murdered his' wife, was committed for trial for wilful
murder.

GREAT DESTRUCTION OF FARM PRODUCE.
A destructive fire broke out on Thursday night, on the
farm of Mr. Denny, at Budbrook, near Warwick. All
efforts to arrest its pr3gress were fruitless, and ten ricks
of wheat, hay, beans and oats were destroyed. The darn-
age is estimated at £1,500, and this is only partially
covered by insurance.

SHOCKING ACCIDENT_ THREE CHILDREN

KILLED.

On Thursday night three children were killed at Open-
shaw, near Manchester, by a singular accident. Five
children were, it seems, playing in a large sandhole near
the railway works when the side caved in and totally
buried three of them—namely, Hannah Timperley, 10;
William Wild, 7 ; and Thomas Owen, 4. The other
children, one of them a brother of the boy Wild, were
also partially buried, and so much injured that they were
not able to be extricated for nearly half-an-hour. Some
little time elapsed before the buried children were recovered,
and life was quite extinct.
London, England, 1870-08-20

AFFAIRS IN ITALY.

Matters still wear a threatening aspect in Rome.
The iVazione, a Florence paper, denies, through its
Berlin correspondent, that Prussia intended to do
more than ensure the spiritual rights and indepen-
dent action of the Pope. How Euch independence
could coexist with the occupation of Rome, either by
Garibaldians or by regular Italian troops, it does not
define. Our special correspondent in Rome states
that since tne delivery of the Prussian note, the
Italian troops which were concentrated on the
Roman frontier are hastening back to North and
Central Italy. The Italian Government has nearly
350,000 men on foot—an enormous expense which per-
plexes the public. An attack on the old debateable land
of Lombardy and Venetia by Austria has been
suggested as the clue, while the rumour we have

already mentioned gains ground that Lorraine, should
Prussia be victorious, will be raised; into an inde-
pendent member of the North German Confedera-
tion under the rule of the deposed Grand Duke of
Tuscany. Garibaldi is incapacitated by rheumatism
and cannot even sign his letters, and the Garibaldian
excitement has subsided, but our correspondent
asserts that a terrible republican outbreak in Italy
may be looked for should the revolutionary party
triumph in France. A report was current in Rome
a day or two since that the Italian forces encamped
on the Neapolitan frontier were under orders to march
on Rome very shortly. It was also said that the
Catholic French Committee in Rome, foreseeing the
probability of an Italian occupation, have lodged a
large sum with their bankers at Marseilles to assist
the return of all French subjects in the Zouaves
should the Papal army be disbanded. The Pope,
however, is believed to be resolved to try the fortune
of war, should events turn against him, or any of his
adversaries attack his capital.
London, England, 1870-08-20

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WATER SUPPLY IN CATTLE MARKETS.

The prevailing heat this season must make the
most unsympathetic mortals feel for the sufferings of
the tired and thirsty animals who stand under the
burning sunshine in our market places, when their
wants are brought before them. It may easily be
believed, however, that with the unfortunate habit
most of us have of forgetting that the lower orders
of creation have the same physical wants, if not the
same mental endowments, as ourselves, the ordinary
supply of water in our market places is very in-
sufficient. It might, be supposed that instead of
being as cheap and plentiful as it is amongst us,
water was always as scarce in England as it has been
recently in Central France, forit is only comparatively
lately that drinking fountains have enabled men to
quench their thirst in the streets and highways. As
a natural consequence heated and thirsty wayfarers
took refuge in the public house, but cattle, sheep, dogs,
and horses, wiser in this respect at least than their
reasoning masters, would not do so if they could.
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and droop under the sunbeams, while the water for
which they long is denied them. In the case of
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dogs. Other markets less carefully planned and
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ART IN WAR TIME.

The opening of the Art Exhibition at Bradford in
the midst of the convulsions of the Continent has
served to illustrate the fortunate isolation of the Eng-
lish people from the tumults of war, however keen
may be their interest in the subject. In the course of
the address delivered by Lord Frederick Cavendish at
the inauguration, he remarked upon the apparent
incongruity of art and war. Twenty years ago the
great Exhibition was opened in the midst of univer-
sal hopes that wars were dying out between the great
civilised nations, and that the rivalry of the future
was to be between the arts of industry. Such hopes
have proved at least premature; but the speaker
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value. Exhibitions of art and industry have been
going on steadily ever since 18M, and have been
doing their work among the people. Lord Frederick
humorously told his hearers that he knew by the
absence of pictures from his own house that three
art exhibitions were at this moment going on in
different parts of England. The promoters were, he
thought, wise not to allow their programme to be
disarianged by the war, for while the Government
and the people were alike resolved that the
country should be strong enough to maintain its
honour and its material interests, it was right that
this people, confident in its strength, and confident
in Providence, should not suffer its educational work
to be stopped. If Brituin were called to arms she
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seen in the last few years what it is for a country
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six weeks, and a military despotism nearer hand has
proved but a broken reed in time of danger, while an
educated people like the Germans have shewn them-
selves to be strong in their education, and strong in
their patriotism. Lord Frederick evidently accepts
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makes a people " easy to lead but difficult to drive,
easy to govern, but impossible to enslave," reason
enough perhaps for the dislike manifested towards it
by despots of all countries.
London, England, 1870-08-20

EFFECTS OF THE EUROPEAN CONFLICT.

The New York Herald takes a comprehensive
view ofthe Franco-Prussian strugule, and considers it a
disgrace to our modern civilization that two such
nations should so unjustifiably go to war. How
much nobler it would have been for two such
countries to have joined hands and put forth their
combined strength to advance the reign of universal
peace ! The only consolation to be found in the affair
is that the war may turn to the advantage of the
people against the dynasties. Should Germany
prove victorious she will hardly rest satisfied
with mere unity, but will become im-
patient of monarchy, and gravitate towards a
Republican form of Government. Should Napoleon
be conquered it is difficult to say what he will do,
but France will not be inclined to submit to any
Bonaparte. If he should proclaim a Republic and
leave it to France to decide her own destinies, defeat
after all might prove an actual gain for the country.
Whatever may be the result of the war it will in
all probability advance the popular cause, and shake
the foundations of thrones all over the world. The
American journal believes that when it has ended it
will not be so difficult to see in the far distance the
"parliament of man and the federation of the world."
This war will not have been, wholly in vain should
it hasten on this desirable consummation.
London, England, 1870-08-20

TWENTY RICKS DESTROYED BY FIRE.

On Thursday a serious fire broke out on a farm in the
occupation of Mr. Saunders, near Staines. Twenty
valuable ricks, chiefly wheat and barley, were destroyed,
and between 20 and 30 quarters of barley thrashed and
ready for market. Several of the farm buildings were
also destroyed by the fire, which, it is supposed, was
caused by a spark from a thrashing machine engine,
which had been at work upon the premises.
London, England, 1870-08-20

COMMERCIAL PROGRESS.

In all parts of the country out of New England the
utmost energy is being employed to extend and improve
the means of transportation. No place where anything
grows or is consumed, is so distant or so well provided
already as not to feel the necessity for new and better
outlets to the sea. Towns and cities which a few
years ago were unknown to commerce, are now
carrying through enterprises of the greatest magni-
tude for the sole purpose of bringing business and wealth
to their doors more rapidly. The new law, which goes
into effect on the Ist of October next, allowing direct im-
portations to various western cities, and to all places
having upwards of one hundred and fifty thousand inhabi-
tants, will tend to stimulate still farther the disposition to
cut away by all possible means the difficulty which vast dis-
tances and consumption of time throw in the way of travel
and trade. Virginia, amcng the rest, has awakened from
her long sleep, and is renovating and extending her whole
system of internal transportation. Active measures, we
are told, are in progress for surveying the route of the
Virginia water line across the Alleghanies. The deepening
of the channel of the James is at once to follow. The grad-
ing and tunnelling of the Chesapeake and Ohio road is in
energetic progress. The road bed and railing of both
the Southside and the Virginia and Tennessee roads are
undergoing thorough' repair ; and s)eps are soon to be
taken toward opeliing direct rail communication between
Richmond and Louisville and the Ohio River. The
completion of these improvements will make a new
State of Virginia, and go far to restore her traditional
power. Not to be outdone and driven from the
field of competition by the railway builders, persons
interested in river navigation. are pushing the improve-
ments in the Ohio, Missouri, and Mississippi rivers with
great energy. The first of a line of iron -steamers,
to ply directly been St. Louis and Liverpool,
is now being built at Birkenhead —to run in
connection with the grain barges of the upper
Mississippi. • An iron steamer is being built at
Cincinnati for the Red River trade in Louisiana. This
is the first iron vessel that has been built exclusively to
navigate Western rivers within the last twenty years. In
all parts of the West the same spirit is manifested, and
puts to shame the comparative indifference of our older
States and cities to the expansion of this vast interest.—
Boston Advertiser.
London, England, 1870-08-20

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BIRTHS.

On the 19th August, at the Ortigal, Upper Norwood, the
wife of G. Rudall,•Esq., of a son.
On the 18th August, at Blechingley, Surrey, the wife of
James Bruce, Esq., of a daughter.

MA RRI AGES.
On the 17th August, at St. Matthew's Church, Brixton
Joseph Newbon, fifth son of the late James Shelton
Newbon, of Doctor's Commons, to Laura Edith (Lilly)
Daniel, youngest daughter of the late T. S. Daniel, of
West Brixton.

On the 17th August, at St. George's Catholic Chapel,
Worcester, John Henry, eldest son of the late John
Smith; Esq., of Tyndall Hall, Ditchingham, Norfolk,
to Mary Monica, eldest daughter of the late James B.
Reading, Esq., of Worcester.
London, England, 1870-08-20

AUGUST 20, 1870.

SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.

STOCKTON MEETING.—FRIDAY.
The Corporation Plate. Five furlongs,
Mr J. Scott's Viscountess, by the Marquis—Columbine
(Vicount's dam), 3 yrs; 6st 91b (W. Gray) 1
Mr Buckenham's Simplon, 3 yrs, Bst
Mr T. Dawson's Morphia, 3 yrs, 7st 81b ......... (Hudson) 3
The Gift, Produce, Alhambra, Leoville, Checkmate,
Cathedral g, and Snowflake also ran. Woneasily by half
a length.
The Stockton Pout Year Old Claret Stakes. Two miles.
Mr Bowes's Toison d'Or, by Buccaneer—Auld Ac-
quaintance...
Mr J. Johnstone's Pretender, 9st 31b (in 71b ex)
(Osborne) 2
Mr Jacque's Bete Noir, Bst 101 b (Hunt) 3
Won by a head.
.

The Fourteenth Zetland Biennial Stakes. Five furlongs.
Mr J. Hodson's Rebecca, by Lord Clifden—Sweet
Hawthorn, Bst 121 b Ono 61b ex) (Chaloner) 1
Mr W. Cowen's Lady Langden, Bst 31b • )Snowden) 2
Mr J. Johnstone's Ringwood, Bst 101 b .. (Osborne) 3
Canonade, The Dwarf, and Kinglake Also ran. Won
cleverly by two lengths.
The Stockton Stewards' Cup. One mile.

Mr W. A. Baker's Prior, by Cameiino—Lady Abbess,
by Grand Inquisitor—lmagination, 4 yrs, 7st Mb
(Vinell) 1
Mr Lannde's Agility, 3 yrs, 7st 51b (Platt) 2
M. A. de Montgomery's La Risle, 3 yrs, 6st 61b (Gray) 3
Disguise, Honesty, Dark Cloud, Enterprise, Saratogo,
and Eleron also ran. Won by three lengths.

The Garbutt Nursery Pedestrian Handicap. 20 sous.
Mr H. Dutton's Barbiger, by Dundee—Barbattla,
7st 71b (Nu ttall) 1
Mr W. Oliver's Cessator, 6st 71b (W. Gray) 2
Mr B. Osborne's Bishopthorpe, 7st 81b (W. Platt) 3
Fairfield, Countess of Pomfret, The Ruffian, Lady Di,
Spectre, and Rhys Jones also ran. Won by two lengths.
The Middlesbroligh Handicap. One mild' and a half.
Mr J. Johnstone's Good Hope, by Cape Flyaway—
Maid of Kent, 4 yrs, Bst 31b • (Hudson) 1
Mr John's Pretty John, 5 yrs, Bst 121b1 (Osborne) 2
Mr Kennington's Jarnac, 3 yrs, 6st 31b (W. Gray) 3
Jarnac, The Bobby, and Fusee also ran. Won cleverly
by two lengths.

Grand Stand Selling Stakes. Half a mile straight.
Mr Maltby nd Blucher, 4 yrs, 9st (£3O) ...... ...(Covey) 1
Mr P' Arnett's Retort, 4 yrs, 9st (230) (Snowden) 2
Mr Terry's. Miss Ann, 2 yrs, 6st 71b (X3O) (Loates) 3
Aurora, Rapolano, arid Callipeedia also ran. Won
easily by two lengths.
BETTING ON THE COURSES.
EBOR HANDICAP.
100 to 15 agst Myosotis (taken)
10 to 1 agst Tolson d'Or—(taken to £100)