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The Sun.
London, England, 1870-12-24

SYMPATHY WITH THE POPE.

There are never wanting in England displays of
sympathy for the losing side, and the case of the
Pope is not likely to prove an exception to the rule.
Accordingly, a' meeting has been held at Chel-
sea, at which the conduct of the Italian
Government was severely con lemned, and a strong
feeling of sympathy for Pius IX. under his misfor-
tunes was expressed. Resolutions were passed
declaring " the usurpation of the States of the
Church by the Government of King Victor
Emmanuel, begun in 1859, and consummated in
1870, by treachery, calumny, bribery, corruption,
cowardly murder, and massacre, is a sacrilegious
crime and a flagrant violation of justice and inter-
national law, and the . conduct of King Victor
Emmanuel and his Ministers therein deserves to be
regarded with horror and execration by all Chris-
tendom." The promoters of this resolution, it will be
seen, did not measure their expressions. If words
broke bones there would be little chance of the
Icing's triumphal entry into Rome. It might. be
thought that little remained to be said, but two or
three other resolutions of a similar tone were passed.
London, England, 1870-12-24

line is a performing monkey.of a remarkable deve-
loi ment, who surpasses. any human gymnast in
ag lity. He• ascends the pole, takes the seat pre-
pn red for him, assumes the balancing-rod in his
for Aegs, or hands, and executes several dances on his
hi;:d ones, with a dexterity, confidence and
se:ise of tune which are truly surprising. His best
pci.:ormance- consists in jumping on a single pole
through several hoops. Hascan was caught in the

W, st of Africa when he was two years old, and is now
abut nine. He stands between, four and five feet
high, nml is very muscular. Mr. von Hale has spent
several bows a day for six years in training this
wonderful animal, and has met with great success in
the undertaking. Hassan lives principally on soups,
eg„ s, rice, 'anl fruits. He evinces great affection, and
is generally very tractable. His deVelopment shows
that he wants for nothing.
THE GERMAN CONFEDERATION.

The Prussian journals seem to be making up their
minds to a rejection in the Bavarian Parliament of
rho treaty admitting Bavaria to the new German

Confederation. At least an adverse vote is considered
exceedingly probable. The Berlin and Cologne press
affect to treat the prospect lightly, but there can
be no doubt that much wrath prevails. For the
Bavarians to reject the treaty as infringing too
much upon their sovereign's rights, whilst the-German
National Liberals complain that it • leaves Bavaria
too many privileges, is certainly an awkward con-
tingency. The party of unity say that it is neces-
sary for the small states to give up their indepen-
dence, but the ruling powers, at any rats, do not like
to give it up. It is even suspected,
perhaps wrongly, that the Bavarian Go-
vernment is secretly promoting the rejection of the
treaty; it is at any rate certain that the Munich
rulers most unwillingly agreed to enter the Con-
federation.
London, England, 1870-12-24

MONETARY REPORTS.--.YEBTERDAY.

The discount m rket has been fairly supplied with
capital. Thereh I been more inquiry for accommodat ion,
and three months paper has been taken at 2i to 2a per
cent.

The consol market was quiet, but rather firmer in
value, the quotat n being 912, 914 for money, and
91 13-16, 91 15-16 for the account. Reduced and New
Three per Cents., 911 914.
Transactions in railway stocks were restricted, but
prices were maintained. Metropolitan, 63, 63* ; Cale-
donian, 861 861 ; Brighton, 41, 41* ; South Eastern, 74,
74*; Great Northern A, 133*, 134 ; Great Eastern, 39,
39/ ; North Eastern, 144, 144* ; Midland, 1281, 1281;
North Western, 128, 128/ ; Great Western, 70, 701.
The foreign bond market had a firm tone, although the
business doing was very limited. Peruvian (1865), 93*,
934 ; Egyptian (1868), 77*, 77i ; Italian (1861), 551 551 ;
Spanish (1867), 31i, 311 ; Turkish Five per Cents., 44/,
441 ; ditto (1869), 501, 50.2 ; Mexican, 13g, 131 ; French
Scrip, * dis. to * prem ; and the North German Loan, 1
to 4 prem.

Money has been quiet, and three months' paper has
been taken at 2/ per cent.
Messrs. Pixley, Ahell, Langley, and Blake thus report
on the state of the bullion market :—" The only arrival
of gold to report consists of £10,730 per Ceylon, from
China. A few orders have come to hand for Belgium, and
as the supply on the market was not sufficient, about
£69,000 had to be withdrawn from the Bank. Silver.—
The Ceylon has brought £2.5,800 from India and China,
and we have also received about £109,000 from New
York. The price continues as quoted by us, the demand
being only for Holland. Mexican dollars to the extent of
about £20,000 have come to hand during the week, and
they have been sold at 58/d. per ounce for the old
coinage.

A second dividend of Bs. in the pound is payable to-day
to the creditors of the Hop Planters' Joint Stock Com-
pany (Limited), at the offices of Messrs. J. Carding,
Whinney, Gibbons, and Co.
The Sheffield papers announce the conversion of the
celebrated cutlery firm of Joseph Rodgers and Son into a
limited liability company, with a capital of £130,000.

LONDON STOCK EXCHANGE.-FmAr,

The prices under the lines indicate the business done.
London, England, 1870-12-24

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London, England, 1870-12-24

THE NEW AMERICAN MINISTER.

General Schenck, who has accepted the post of
Minister ot the United States in England, has an ex-
cellent reputation. He fought gallantly as a soldier
during the civil war. As a diplomatist he successfully
negotiated several treaties in the States of South
America, and became very popular with the peoples
among whom 119 dwelt. As a politician, though not
holding a very high rank, he is a goof speaker, a
respectable thinker, and his character is unblemished.
The Daily News.says ot him :—" During the debates
which► have occurred at Washington concerning the
action of England, no word has been reported from
Mr. Schenck which could be interpreted as in the
slightest degree hostile to this country; and we have
reason to believe that he will come among us with
a friendly feeling, which, we need not say, will be
heartily reciprocated." Altogether the choice, after
so many failures, must be considered exceptionally
good.
London, England, 1870-12-24

THE IMPERIALIST S CREME.

The letter of the French staff captain to the Ind&
penclance Belge, stating that he had been " sounded "
by an Imperialist agent bearing as his cre-
dentials an autograph letter of the Emperor,
leaves no doubt of Napoleon's intentions if a fair
opportunity present itself. It is said that several
agents are employed to travel through Germany and
visit the imprisoned French officers—one missionary
of this kind being particularly active. He has
seen a good deal of secret service under the Empire.
His business is first to make overtures,
promising high favour to the officers who will join
the Imperialist scheme, and then; if the reception b 3
favourable, to shew the letter. In the case of the
staff captain he shewed it to the wrong man, and so
" the cat comes out of the bag," The remarkable
thing is that these agents go about \ hero they like
without opposition in a country where e very French-
man is regarded as a spy.
London, England, 1870-12-24

yjIGHTEENTII ANNUAL WINTER EXHI-
BITION of CABINET PICTURES by British and Foreign
Artists is now OPEN, at the FRENCH GALLERY, 120, Pall
Mall, from nine till half-past five o'clock. Admission, Ls. Cata-
logues, od.

THE ELECTRIC TELEGRAPH SCHOOLS
of INSTRUCTION,I64 and 106, City-road, London, E.C.—
Established MS.—Evening Classes. The usual WINTER.
EVENING CLASSES have now COMMENCED, whereby gen-
tlemen who are engaged during the day will have the advantage
of being instructed in every practical part of telegraphy.
T. EVANS LUNDY, Secretary.

OMELESS BOYS OF LONDON

REFUGES FOR HOMELESS AND DESTITUTE CHILDREN
and CHICHESTER TRAINING SHIP.--Upwards of NO Boys and
Girls are now being supported in these Refuges and Ship.t
Owing to the benevolent and praiseworthy exertions which
have for several months been made to aid the sick and Wounded
in the present War, the funds for the support of these Refuges
and Ship have decreased considerably.
An urgent appeal is therefore made for assistance to support
the inmates.
£l5 will keep a boy or a girl for one year, and £1 58. for a
month.
Contributions thankfully received by the London and West-
minster Bank, 214, High Holborn, W.s., and 41, Lothbury,
E.C., and by

WILLIAM WILLIAMS, Secretary
No. 8, Great Queen-street, Lincoln's Inn Fields, W.C.

MIDNIGHT MEETING MOVEMENT. Office, 5,
Red Lion-square, W.C., London.—During the last 10 years
this Institution has been instrumental in rescuing a vast number
of poor girls from a life of degradation and misery. The plan
adopted has been to seek the wanderers in the streets of London
and gather them together at the midnight hour, when short and
faithful addresses have been given.
During the present year the Meetings have been held nearly
every week in some of the most frequented districts of the
metropolis.
The promoters have abundant evidence that these efforts have
been most successful in effecting a great moral change in many
fallen ones.
To enable them to continue their important work, FUNDS are
earnestly solicited, and will.be thankfully received by Mr. John
Stabb, Ron. Sec., 5, Red Lion-square, W.C., London ; and at the
Union Bank of London (Carey-street Branch), W.C.

CITY of LONDON HOSPITAL for DISEASES
of tht CHEST, Victoria Park.
Special APPEAL for the NEW WING
Amount still required, £4,000.
Number of beds now occupied, 120.
`umber of beds available with proposed addition, 104.
"he Hospital is entirely dependent on voluntary support.
aukers, Messrs. Barclay, Bowan, and Co., 54, Lombard-street
HENRY SEWELL, Hon. See.
RICHARD P. SLATER, Sec.

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MADAME 'I USSAUD'S EXHIBITION, Baker-
street.—On view Portrait Models of the ex-Emperor and
Empress of the French, and Prince Imperial. Also, Marshal
13azaine, Marshal Canrobert, General Trochu, &c., &o. &a.—
Admission, ls. : Children under Ten Years of age, &I. Extra
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London, England, 1870-12-24

MOSES and :',OA'S

NV INTER OVERCOATS, 19s, to £5.

BOY'S OVERCOAIS, 7s. 6d. to 452.

MOSES and. SON bed. to remind the public
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favourably with those of any other no tse in Englund.

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THE GY➢INAST HASSAN.

At the Exhibitionßooms in Oxford-street, London,
may now be witnessed an extraordinary exhibition.
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HER MAJESTY.

OSBORNE, Dec. 23.

Her Majesty the Queen, accompanied by her Iloya.
Highness Princess Beatrice, .and attended by the Hon
Flora Macdonald, drove out yesterday afternoon.

The Queen, accompanied by Princess Louise, drove ou
this morning.
Prince Leopold also went out.

Colonel Tomline's workmen at Ipswich have made
another appeal to Mr. Lowe to sanction the coining of
2,000 shillings in the ➢lint for them.
Mr. Justico Lawson and Lord Monk sat on Tues-
day in the offices of the Commissioners of Irish Church
Temporalities to hear appeals, one or two of which were
successful. Mr. Archer Samuels preferred a claim
for compensation for loss sustained by the passing
of the Ecclesiastical Commissioners' Bill, which inter-
fered with his exclusive privilege to practise in the
Ecclesiastical Court. The commissioners held that on
the true construction of the 30th section they could not
allow the claim.

•
BRAVERY REWARDED.—Mr. Macgregor (Rob
Roy), one of the members of the London School Board for
the Greenwich Division,. presided at the distribution of
prizes to the pupils of the Greenwich Proprietary School,
on Wednesday. These proceedings having been con-
cluded, Mr. Macgregor, addressing a numerous audience of
the parents and friends of the pupils, said he had a very
gratifying duty to perform, that of presenting a prize for
great bravery of conduct on the part of a youth then pre-
sent, but who was not a pupil of that school. In the
month of August last, when in Cornwall, he read an ac-
count in the Times of the act of bravery he was about to
relate of a child eight years and a half old, who had gone
out in boat by himself at Falinouth, and was tumbling
about with one oar, when his screams were heard by
Andiew Young, a boy fifteen years of age. The latter
was at the time in an apple tree. He at once got down,
scrambled over a wall, jumped into the sea, and suc-
ceeded in rescuing the child from drowning. He inquired
into the oase, and the Royal Humane Society had awarded
to Andrew Young its bronze medal, at the same time
asking him (Mr. Macgregor) to award it to him in the
most public manner possible. The lad being in London
at present, he had brought him to Greenwich that night
to present him with a medal which not the richest man in
England could purchase, and which would commemorate
throughout his.life an act of determined pluck he hoped
all English lads would endeavour to imitate. Andrew
Young was then called upon the platform, and having had
the medal attached to his jacket was received with loud
applause by the audience.
London, England, 1870-12-24

THE SITUATION IN ROME.

A. correspondent in ' Rome, writing on the 17th,
says that the situation becomes daPy more critical
and more perplexing. The King's visit is constantly
postponed, the fact being that he is resolved
not to .enter Rome, if he can avoid it, while the Pope
is at the Vatican, and the Pope intends to remain
there, and yield only to force. The Corps
Diplomatique have protested against the violation of
the Palace on the Bth, and the daily insulting de-
monstrations against the Pope made by the agents
of Mazzini and the rioters of Rome. The Catholics
say that the social state ' of the city is
'most unsatisfactory. Every night assassinations take
place. Eight murders and nine/teen robberies occurred
within three days. Crime is rapidly on the increase
The Pope's adherents among the noblesse refuse to
accept any invitations, the ladies wear mourning,
and consequently trade is extremely dull. The
general discontent is heightened by incessant rain,
which leaves the streets ankle deep in mud. The
public murmurs are loud, and uneasiness is felt as
to the continuance of anything like tranquillity.
Victor Emmanuel has sent another letter to the
Pope, which the latter refused to receive.
London, England, 1870-12-24

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FORGING BILLS OF EXCHANGE.

Yesterday afternoon, Thomas Henry Tripney, a Bristo
auctioneer, several years in business, was committed for
trial, at' the Bristol Assizes, for uttering two forged bills
of exchange for £2G and £2l 10s. respectively. He had
uttered the bills to discounters, and forged the names of
two respectable Bristol firms. Bail was refused.
London, England, 1870-12-24

THE NECESSARIES OP YOUTH.

Those English fathers who usually about this time
of year are called upon to pay most unwelcome
debts incurred by their SOBS, will be wise if they
study the case heard at Newcastle on Thursday, in
which the defence against a debt of £l5 was made on
the ground that the son was an infant when the
alleged liability was contracted. The youth, it was
stated, was now , verging upon manhood, and was
entitled, when he arrived at that happy period of
his existence, to a large fortune. In 18G9 he was
paying his addresses to a young lady, Miss Maggie
Cranston, whom he had since married. During the
courtship, however, he thought he ought to make
his sweetheart some presents, and, contrary to his
father's wishes, he ordered from a jeweller a watch
and earrings, the amount for which came to £l5. The
young man's father repudiated the debt on three
grounds : that the lad was then only nineteen—a
minor, in fact; that he had no income of his own;
and that the articles were not necessaries. The
judge, to whom we cannot give too much credit for
discrimination, decided in the matter : that the de-
fendant was under age at the time of purchase, and
that therefore he could only be held answerable for
necessaries. • He should pronounce the watch and its
appendages as " necessaries," but the earrings could
not be estimated as such.
London, England, 1870-12-24

THE ADMIRALTY.

It is rumoured that changes are likely to occur before
long in the Board of Admiralty. It is said that Lord
John Hay does not find his position much to his mind,
and it is expected in naval circles that he will make way
for Rear-Admiral Hornby. The remarks which Mr.
Childers, in his minute, has made on the Controller of the
Navy, renders it almost impossible that he and Sir
Spencer Robinson should continue members of the same
board, and it is fully expected that Sir Spencer will now
put in execution his frequently uttered but as yet unful-
filled threat of resignation.
London, England, 1870-12-24

THE LONDON SCHOOL BOARD.

It will doubtless be gratifying to ladies in general
to know that their sisters of the London Board, Miss
Garrett and Miss Davies, behaved most generously
towards the male S9X at the meeting held a day or
two since to fix the salaries of the necessary officials:
They both voted with Professor Huxley, who
thought it would be false economy to offer
a gentleman secretary a small sum annually, as
remuneration for his services. It may be added that
the working-man's candidate, Mr. Lucraft, took ex-
ception to the secretary's salary being so high as
or even £BOO per annum. It was his opinion
that the best of secretaries could be secured for
£5OO.
London, England, 1870-12-24

THE NEW POEM BY MR. GIBBS.
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THE EUROPEAN WAR.
The SUN is Published Every Morning
at EIGHT r O'CLOCK, with SOME
HOURS' LATER NEWS than any other
paper. This edition will always contain
the LATEST NEWS of the WAR, and
of all other events.
London, England, 1870-12-24

THE ECLIPSE.

The Astronomer Royal presents his compliments
to the editor of The Sun, and transmits a tele-
gram which was despatched by Lord Lindsay imme-
diately after the eclipse, but which has been received
only this morning, December 24.
Lord Lindsay's place of observation was La
Maria Luisa, which appears to be near Puerto,
the mainland station opposite Cadiz. A few cor-
rections were necssary to the telegram, but it is be-
lieved that all is certain.
"Photographs -successful. Two good pictures of
corona. Polariscope doubtful. Sketching good.
Corona [gives] continuous spectrum, no lines. Broken
sky."

THE LUXEMBURG- QUESTION.

EARL GRANVILLE'S REPLY.
BERLIN, December 22.

In his answer to Count Bismark's Circular rela-
tive to the violation of neutrality by the Grand
Duchy of Luxemburg, Lord Granville expresses
his regret that the Grand Ducal Government
should have given cause for the reclamations
made by the Government of the North German
Confederation, However, Earl Garnville adds that,
before coming to e decided opinion upon the matter,
he must await the expression of the views of the
other Governments interested, and especially the
of the 'Government of Luxemburg. The tone of
the English despatch is friendly and conciliatory.
The English Government entertains the hope that
Germany does not propose to renounce formally
the Treaty of 1867, and that, in any case, she will
be prepared to take part in deliberations in view of
arriving at a pacific solution before taking any
further steps.

THE BLACK SEA. CONFERENCE.
BERLIN, DecernbEr 22, (9.45 P.m.)
The first preliminary sitting of the Black Sea
Conference will soon be held in London. To avoid
further negotiation with France no special invitations
have been issued. Though France may not attend,
there will be nothing to prevent her signifying her'
adhesion subsequently.

THE MEETING OF THE CONFERENCE.
We are officially informed that the fist meeting
of the Conference op the Neutralisation of the.
Black Sea under the Treaty of Paris of 1856 is fixed
for Tuesday, the 3rd of January, 1871.

(CENTRAL PRESS TELEGRAM.)
THE AMALGAMATED ASSOCIATION OF
MINERS.
The Executive Committee of the Amalgamated Associa-
tion of Miners, which has been sitting at Manchester for
two days, on terminating their meeting yesterday resolved
that, considering the state 31 the coal trade was so good
all miners in Lancashire, North Staffordshire, and North
Wales should be requested to send an appeal to their
employers for alO per cent. rise in their wages. Deputa-
tions will be appointed to wait upon the employers at the
end of the month.

LORD DERRY ON LITERATURE FOR WORK,

ING MEN.
Lord Derby, in delivering the prizes yesterday at the
Liverpool College, expressei very favourable opinions of
the working of the new Education Act. His lordship also
strongly advocated the advisability of hard-workers in
business refreshing their minds pretty frequently by read-
ing varied literature, but always bearing in mind that it
should be the supreme duty of every man to thoroughly
perform his private and public duty.
London, England, 1870-12-24

SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.

LATEST LONDON BETTING.
WATERLOO CUP.
20 to 1 agst Lord Lurgan's nomination (taken)
20 to 1 agst Lord Haddington's nomination (taken)
30 to 1 agst Mr. Forester's nomination (taken)
GRAND NATIONAL STEEPLECHASE.
1000 to 40 agst Schiedam (offered-1000 to 30 taken
and wanted)
500 to 20 agst The Doctor (taken)
1000 to 40 agst The Lamb (offered)
1000 to 30 agst Primrose (offered)
London, England, 1870-12-24

THEATRE ROYAL, DRURY LANE.-
sole Lessee end Manager, Y. B. Chatterton.—Morning
Performances every Wednesdaand Saturday, until Saturday,
February 26th MONDAY, , inclusive.—On December 26, will be
produced the Drury Lane Grand Comic, CHRISTMAS A.NNUA4
written by B. L. Blanchard, entitled the DRAGON OF
WANTLEY t and Harlequin Old Mother Shipton ! with Now
and Characteristic Scenery by William Beverly, whose personal
services are now exclusively devoted to illustrating the produc-
tions of this Theatre. The general action of the Pantomime
arranged by, and the whole produced under, the direction of
Mr. Edward Stirling. Characters in the opening by Messrs.
Fred. Yokes, H. Moreland, Charles Steyne, Fawdon Yokes, H.
Naylor, Seymour, Firth, Meade, Webbe rF. Wright, Master
Russsll ; Misses Victoria Vqkes, Jessie •okes, Rosina Yokes,
Harriet loveney, M. A. basquerville, A. Hamilton, Hall,
Florence Harvey, De Grey, Ross, T:mbrell, Elphinstone, Har-
court, Lee, Leslie, Mills, White, Burpitt, Rivers, Russell,
Hastings. The Harlequinade will include tle3e popular Pan-
tomimists, forming a Double Company, F. Evans, and W. H.
Harvey, Clowns ; Paul Herring and J. Mor is, Pantaloons ; W.
Fawdon Vokes and Stonette, Harlequins ; the Misses Rosina
and Jessie Vokes, Columbines ; Miss Lizzie Grosvenor, Har-
lequins. B. Slawman, Imitator of Birds, do. Mr. H. Collard,
the Pocket Sims Reeves. Master Dude, thq Chickaleary Boy.
E. D. Lyon, the Short Footman. Lawscat and Garton, the French
Pierrots. Master H. Rawlings,
and Clos Danger. La Petrie, the
Baby Telocipedist. The Masks Costumes from Designs by
Vandyke Brown. The Music Composed and Selected by Mr. W.
C. Levey. The Dances and Action of the Ballet, and the general
business of the Children's Scenes, Invented and Arranged by Mr.
John Cormack. The Comic Scenes and Tricks, Bre., arranged by
Mr. John Cormack and Messrs. Evans and Harvey. Doors open
at Half-put Six ; oommence at Seven. Box-offiee open from
Ten till Five daily. Private Boxes, 1,2, 3,4, and 5 Guineas.
Stalls, 7s. Dress Circle, ss. First Circle, 48. Balcony, hs.
Ilk 2s. lower Gallery, ls. Upper Gallery, 6d.
London, England, 1870-12-24

ENTIRE WHEAT FLOUR.
(CHAPMAN and Co.'s PATENT.)
Is recommended by the Faculty as the best food
for INFANTS, as it is very easy of digestion,
and contains in due proportion all the sub-
stances required for a healthy growth.
E.NTIRE 1,11 HEAT FLOUR.
(CHAPMAN and Co.'s PATENT.)
is acknowledged to be the most wholesome and
nutritious diet for CHILDREN, its richness in
earthy phosphates ensuring healthy develop-
ment of the teeth and bony frame.
ENTIRE WHEAT FLOUR.
(CHAPMAN and Co.'s PATENT.)
• Is recommended for the use of Invalids, as far
more sustaining than Arrowroot, Corn Flour,
&c., which are often rejected, when the Entire
Wheat Flour is taken with relish.
Retail of Family Grocers, &c., in 3d., ed., and ls. packets, and
3s. tins. Wholesale of
ORLANDO JONES and Co.,
IS Billiter-street, Manufacturers of the GOLD MEDAL
RICE STARCH.
London, England, 1870-12-24

r 0 HN OSN F.; LL and CO.'S CII ERRY
TOOTH PASTE Is greatly superior to any tooth powder;
eyes the teeth a pearl whitenose., protects the enamel from e+ een,y,
and Imparts a planattat fratrrnnee to the trroath. Price la dd.
[tad Bnli Wharf, rl.l, Upper Thamea-atreet, London.

NOTHING IkEPOBBI.ISLL.

AGUA AMA RELLA restores the Hnman Hair
to its oristilie hue. no matter at what age.
JNO. GOSNBI.I. 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 65., 7a. 6d., and ins. each, includ-
ing brush.
lied Bull Wharf, Angel-passage, 93, Upper Thames-street, Lon-
ton, £.O.
London, England, 1870-12-24

MARKETS.

LONDON CORN EXCHANGE, FRIDAY.-Influenced by the
improved state of the weather, coupled with the activity which
is apparent in the floating grain trade, the tone of the Corn
Exchange to-day was firm. Nevertheless, the business doing
was on a limited scale, and higher rates are not likely to be
obtained. There was a better show of English wheat both as
regards quantity and quality, whilst the receipts from abroad
were moderate. Sales of all descriptions were effected
quietly, but Monday's currencies were well , sup-
ported. There was a fair supply of barley on
sale. The inquiry was dull, and prices were unchanged.
Malt was inactive, on former terms. There were large supplies
of oats on offer, which were purchased cautiously, at Monday's
quotations. Beans and peas were in limited demand, at about
late rates. The flour trade was depressed, but prices were
firmly sustained Arrivals :-English and Scotch : wheat, 1,250;
barley, 430: malt, 420 ; beans, 90 ; peas, 140. or : wheat,
6,790 ; barley, 6,220 ; oats, 41,880: flour, 8,970 barrels.
LIVERPOOL CORN MARKET, FRIDAY.-There vas a mode-
rate attendance at this market to-day. Market was a little
dearer. Imports : -Wheat, 28,195 quarters ; barley, 376 ; oats,
1,270 ; beand, 186 ; peas, 1,134 ; Indian corn, 933 ; oatmeal,
1,543 loads ; flour, 440 sacks 4,936 barrels.
METROPOLITAN MEAT MARKET, FRIDAY.-There were
fair average supplies of meat on sale at the market to-day. The
inquiry for all descriptions was inactive, but prices were sus-
tained. Per 81b. by the carcase :-Inferior beef, 3s. 4d. to 4s.
Od; middling ditto, 4s. Od. to 4s. 4d.; Prime large ditto, 4s.
6d. to 4s. 10d. ; prime small ditto. ss. Od. to ss. 4d. ; inferior
mutton, 3s. Bd. to 4s. 4d. ; middling ditto, 4s. 6d. to 4s. 10d ;
prime ditto, ss. Od. to ss. 4d. ; veal, ss. Od. to ss. 4d ; large
pork, 3s. 4d. to 4s. Bd. ; small ditto, ss. Od. to ss. 4d.

BOROUGII HOP MARKET FRIDAY.—There has been a good
amount of business in the market, considering the period of the
year. Choice hops have continued in request, and full rates have
been obtained. Low and medium qualities have been purchased
on a smaller scale at previous quotations. Mid and East Kents.
£1 158. to £7 ; Weald of Kents, £1 15s. to £3 15s. ; Sussex,
£1 10s. to £3 10s. ; Farnham and country, £3 15s. to £6 6s. ;
and olds, £1 to £2los. per cwt.

LONDON WOOL MARKET, FRIDAY.—The wool market
has become rather quieter, owing to the approach of the holi-
days; hut, at the same time, the tone has been healthy, and the
quotations have been well maintained for both colonial and
English qualities.

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BOROUGH AND SPITALFIELDS POTATO 31ARKE1.7., nu_
nny.—Only moderate supplies of potatoes have been on sale.
The trade has been quiet, at late rates :—English regents,
60s. to 905.: Scotch regents, 60s. to 85s. ; rocks, 60s. to 70s. per
ton.

LIN ERPOOL COTTON MARKET, FRlDAY.—Opening Report.
—This market opened to-day with a good demand. Probable
sales, 12,000 to 15,000 bales. Imports—American, 9,032 bales.
Other kinds, 1,112 bales.
London, England, 1870-12-24

CASUALTIES IN THE MERCANTILE MARINE.

Mr. Henry Jeula, the experienced. statistician of
our maritime disasters, calls attention to the enor-
mous increase in collisions reported in Lloyd's
List during the first six months of 1870, as
compared. with the average of five years.
This increase is altogether out of pro-
portion with the increase of our ships or the
development of our maritime commerce. In 1866
the statistical committee of• Lloyd's commenced its
labours, and there were 1,506 registered
steam vessels, exclusive of river steamers, in
the United Kingdom. In 1869, the last year
available for comparison, there were 1,725, or an
increase of only 14.54 per cent., while steamers in
collision had increased during the first half-year of
1870 over the same period of 1866 by 60.87 per cent.
and over the average of five years by 37'04 per cent.
Mr. Jeula fears that a proportionate increas3 will be
observable during the rest of the year. He calls
upon our practical seamen to answer the question
how far the progress of mechanical science, improve-
ment in the art of navigation, or any other circum-
stances, justify the reduction of 31 per cent. in
sailing vessels, and more than 40 per cent. in steamers
in the number of hands per hundred tons for the
entire tonnage of British vessels ? The rapid increase
of the number of collisions seems certainly to indi-
cate defective seamanship.
London, England, 1870-12-24

THEATRES, AND AMUSEMENTS.

MYMAIIKET—The Wolf and the Lamb. The Palace of
Truth. Uncle's Will. Family Jars.
VauDzvlLLE—Chiselling. Two Roses. Elizabeth, or
the Invisible Armada.
STRAND-011 and Off.
Lion.

Living at Ease. Cceur-de.

Sr, JAMES'S—To Oblige Benson. Fernande. Bombastes

Furioso.

OLY3tPxo—Poppleton's Predicament. Nell and (Bur-
lesque) Paul and Virginia.
ROYALTY Wealth, and Whittington Junior and his
Sensation Cat.
GAIETY—A Christmas Story. Alladin 11.
HOLBORN—The Married Bachelor. The Odds. Jezabel.
PRINCE OF WALES'S. Queen Stork. Ours. Locked
In.

POLYTECHNIC—Professor Pepper's War Lecture. After-

noon and Evening. -
PRINCE6S'S—A Christmas Carol. Little Gil Bias. He's

a Lunatic.
SADLER'S WELLS—Farce. Sinbad the Sailor.
SURREY—Farce. My Son Jack.
EGYPTIAN HALL—Poole and Young's Panorama of the

Franco- Prussian War.
AMPIIITIIEATIIE AND CIRCUS (Holborn)—Scenes In the

Arena.

ST. JAMES'S HALL.—Christy Minstrels. Every evening.
PALAIS RoYAL—Professor Faber's 'calking Machine.
ALHAMBRA—Promenade Concert.
MADAME TUSSAUD'S (Baker-street) —From 10 a.m. till 10
p.m. ls.; extra rooms, 643.
London, England, 1870-12-24

ROYAL POLYTECHNIC.—NoveI and bona fide
character of the CHRISTUAS HOLIDAY ENTERTAIN-

If ENTS.

PROFESSOR PEPPER on THE WAR and the
Destructive Implements used thereat !
MR. GEORGE GROSSMITH, Jun., gives the
prettiest Fairy Tale, entitled THE YELLOW DWARF,
every Evening ; and Mr. SUCHET CHAMPION the same in the
Mornings, with Vocal Illustrations.

EN( AGENIENT of the Original Warlock, Mr. J.
BEAUMONT, for THE WORLD OF MAGIC, and his
Curious Slack Rope Automaton.—Entertainment by Mr. E. D.
DAV lES, Premier Ventriloquist, entitled THE FUNNIEST OF
FUNNY FOLKS.

ADAME BOUSFIELD'S GREOIAN STA-
TUARY in White Marble.—The PRAEGER FAMILY.—
New Ghost Entertainment. —A Machine-made Watch, and
Christmas and Christmas Customs, by J. L. KING, Esq., at
the ROYAL POLYTECHNIC. Admission to the whole One
Shilling.
London, England, 1870-12-24

SCHWEPPE'S LEMONADE,
A most grateful and refreshing beverage,
so useful in cases of Fever.

SCHWEPPE'S POT &SS
recommended by the Fatuity
in cases of Gout, &c.

SCHWEPPE'S MALVERN. SELTZER,
prepared from the Malvern Water,
so renowned for its purity,
London, England, 1870-12-24

CONDITIONS.

In all cases instructions to forws.rd Telegrams are received
subject to their acceptance and transmission by the Post Office.
The Telegrams to be, used only in one newspaper or news-
room, and are not to be copied.
No order for less thuu Three Months can be accepted, and
prepayment is essential.
Orders received on Monday MORNING can commence on the
following Thursday ; orders received on Thursday MORNING can
commence on the foliowilw Mon►lay.
Two weeks' notice twirl be given' before the ex.eiration of the
current quarter if the service is not to be continued.
WILLIAM SAUNDERS, Proprietor.
112, Strand, London. W. 0., December 1, 1870.
London, England, 1870-12-24

THE MURDER OF MR. HAYWARD.

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The Indian Government have received accurate infor-
mation respecting Mr. Hayward's murder, which was
completed with the sword. The body was buried with
military honours in Gilort Fort. The Maharajah of
Cashmere has elicited these facts, and done his best to
make a searching inquiry.

--E] MOSES-and SON supply every description of
1' • clothing, ready-made, or made to measure, for all ages,
all occasions, and all classes ; also Hosiery and Drapery, Hats
and Caps, Boots and Shoes, and complete outfits for all climates.
All Goods marked in Plain Figures.
Any tide ezoluntged 11 not worn or injured.
List of Prices, with Rules for Bell-measure, Patterns, and
Fashion-sheet, gratis and post-free.
E. id 05IN and SON'S listabbahraents are closed every Friday
evening at sunset till Saturday evening at sunset, when busi-
ass is resumed until Eleven o'clock.
Tho following aro the only addresses of E. MOSES and SON

LONDON.
enTINES of MINORTES and AIDGATE.
L ',V OXFORD-STREET, OORNER OF lIART-ST&RBT.
Cu,,NER of TOTTENHAM-00URT-ROAD and EUSTON-ROAD.

001:7XIST BILL2IC.R.
RADFORD. YOUNSHIIIIL

FARMIDGE AND COOPER,
MANUFACTURING STATIONERS,
192, FLEET-STIMET (OORNNa OF CHANCERY-LANE), LONDON (E.O ),
THE PUBLIC SUPPLIED AT WHOLESALE PRICES,
AND

JAURIAGE PAID to the COUNTRY ON ORDERS OVER 20s
Per ream. ad.
Fine Cream Laid Note; a cheap paper.....
Superfine Cream Laid Note; much approved ...... ......—... 4 0
Superfine Thick Cream Laid Note ;especially recommended 5
Extra Superfine Double Thick Cream Laid Vote 7 0
Straw Paper, " Patent:" adapted for rapid writing g
Large Commercial Note Papers lie., 4e. 58., and 6 0
Foolscap Papers, blue or cream.-.....-10s. Bd., I2e. 6d„ and 14 6
Outsides Foolscap
Letter Paper for scribbling plain, 45.; ruled ditto, 4 6
Tinted Lined Note ....- .......... live quires for is. 64., or 8 6
New Vellum Wove "Club House" ote, live quires for 2s. 64.
Superfine Cream or Blue Enveloped, x s 84, 58 6c1., it 68 6cl . •
Large Bluc Wove Commercial Envelopes, 4e ..... porl,ooo
Cheap Buff Colour, for circulars, etc.,
COLOUR BTASIPIN(I (Belief) re:II:rood to la. per 100. Polished
steel dies sunk by the host artists in the trade at about half the
prices charged by the retail houses.
An ILLVITE ATM CATALOGUE, containing full descrip-
ton, with prices of Account Books, Copying Presses, Inkstands,
litationery, Cabinets, Postage scales, Despatch. Boxes, Travelling
Writing Cases. Desk& post free. Established 1841
London, England, 1870-12-24

THE WEATHER AND THE PAVEMENTS.

For our own safety, as well as for that of others,
it may bo prudent to remember, at this
present icy season, that an ancient law, still in
force, requires every householder, to see
all snow and ice removed from the pave-
ment in front of his house whenever either
presents an appearance there. As there is no imme-
diate prospect of a thaw, there is no doubt the
authorities will be justified in enforcing the regula-
tion mast vigorously, if any of us fail to he on the
alert, broom and scraper in hand, every morning. .
London, England, 1870-12-24

EUROPEAN ASSURANCE SOCIETY,
Empowered by Special Acts of Parliament.
For Life Assurance, Annuities, and Guarantee of Fidelity in
Situations of Trust.
Chief Office-17, Waterloo-place, Pall-mall, London.
Annual Income, £300,000.
Capital, subscribed by more than 1,600 Shareholders, nearly
£BOO,OOO.
DIRECTORS.
CHAIRMAN-General Sir FItEDERIC SMITH, K.H., F.R.S.
The Rev. A. Alston, D.D. R. M. Carter, Esq., M.P.
E. Hamilton Anson, Esq. Edmund Heeley, Esq.
A. It. Bristow, Esq. Reginald Read, Esq., MD.
This Society are now ISSUING COMPLETE LIFE POLICIES.
The peculiar features of these Policies are as follow :-
1. The Payments Cease after Ten or Twenty Years. •
2. The Policy is not forfeited by the non-payment of renewal
premium during the ten or twenty years.
3. The Assurer is entitled for each yearly payment he has
made to a paid-up Policy for one-tenth or one-twentieth of the
sum Assured

HENRY B. PARMINTER, Manager,

1,,,Z SAVIOUR'S HOSPITAL and REFUGEn
k 7. Alfred-terrace, Upper Holloway, N.—This Institutio
affords a Refuge for Women seeking to abandon a We of sin
especially those about to become mothers, and provides a Home
for the Children of such. FUNDS are very urgently NEEDED.
Bankers, London and South Western (Holloway Branch).

HUGH R. GOUGH, Hon.. See.
London, England, 1870-12-24

PRlNcEss's THEATRE.—SoIe Lessee, Ben-
jamin Webster. Managers, B. Webster and F. B. Chat-
terton.—THlS EVENING will be- performed A CHRISTMAS
CA ROL ; or Past, Present and Future, dramatised with the
esftecial sanction of the late Charles Dickens, by Mr. Edward
St aiug. ' After which will be produced an entirely new grand
sp, etacular extravaganza, entitled LITTLE GIS BLAS ; and
LE,w he Played the Spanish D(Dence. Written by H. B. !ramie.
TI: e music selected and arranged by Frank Musgrave ; the ballet,
groupings, &0., by J. Milano ; the new and magnificent scenery
by Mr. F. Lloyds and assistants; the costumes designed after
drawings by Gustave Dora. To conclude with HE'S A
LUNATIC. Mr. J. Clayton.—Box Office open from Ten till
Five.

IZOYA_LT Y THEATRE,
DEAN-STREET, 80H0.
Crowded Houses. Brilliant Success of It. Reece's Genuine
Burlesque " Whittington, Junior, and his Sensation Cat," pro-
duced with New and Gorgeous Scenery, Superb Costumes,
Choice Music, Characteristic Dances, and Splendid Appoint-
ments. Every Evening, at 7.30, WEALTH. At 9.20, the New
Grend Burlesque WHITTINGTON, JUNIOR, AND HIS
SENSATION CAT. Concluding with THE RENDEZVOUS.
Box Office open from Eleven till Five. No Fees for Bookihg.

ASTLEY'S.—Lessee and Manager, Mr. JOHN
BAUM.—On Boxing Night, Dec. 28th, first time, Grand
Comic Original Christmas Pantomime, HARLEQUIN LITTLE
TOM TITTLEMOUSE, and the seven Dancing Princesses ; or,
Deedle Deedle Dumplin and the Silver Frog.
London, England, 1870-12-24

EGYPTIA.N HALL, PICOA.DILLY.
Commencing MONDAY. November 28
livery day at 2.80 and 8 p.m.
POOLE and YOUNG, Um Proprietors and Exhibitors at the
Overland Moll, by Telbin and Grieve, Albert Smith's Egyptian
Hall Panoramas, beg to announce a now subfelt—
THE PRESENT WAR
pet-wean the French and Prussians.
Haoh Picture (xi SOO square feet of canvas, and painted by
England's greatest scenic artists.
THE NATIONAL MUSIC.
TEE FINEST QUARTETTE IN EUROPE.
POLE AND YOUNG,
THE EGYPTIAN HALL ONLY.
Wit WAR.—roolat AND YOUNG'S P.A.NORADIA,
EGYPTIAN ELLI/s.
Plices to Poole and Young's Panorama of the War, Se., IL, la.
London, England, 1870-12-24

BAY OF • HAVANA. AND INIA.T.VNZAS
RAILROAD.

LOANS of £250,000, 1861 ; and £400,000, 1865.

The Committee of Bondholders of the above Loans have
directed that Certificates shall be issued to represent the un-
paid Coupons falling due on the 10th and 15th inst. Messrs. J.
Henry Schroder and Co. will issue Certificates on and after the
3rd January next, in exchange for the Ooupons, which must be
left Three clear Days frr Examination.
145, Leadenhall-street, London, 23rd December, 1870.
London, England, 1870-12-24

STOPPING TRAINS.

A new continuous break, capable of slopping a
train in half a minute, is to he introduced upon the
London and North Western Railway. This decision
is the result of the late accidents, and is one which
ought to be universally adopted. The imp,ssibility
of stopping trains in a short time is one of the most
fruitful causes of accidents; and if any improvement
in this direction can be effected there ought to be no
delay about it. Many disasters, even which no speed
in pulling up the train could avert, might result in
less serious consequences if a quick stoppage were
possible.
London, England, 1870-12-24

FRENCII OPINION OF ENGLISH HOMES.

High Opinions are usually. entertained of English
homes; but a French points out what great
deficiencies yet remain to be filled up. The same
feature of English life has struck her every-
NV here, with rich and poor, anl that is

the incapacity of Englishwomen in what French-
womett consider the first duties of life—
knowing how to work, cut out, mend, sew, knit,
Wash, cook; and look nice, and make all around them
look nice, oven with the smallest means. It makes her
sad to see the English children and girls go about with
no sense of shame in rags, when a few minutes' care
might improve their appearance. The wives and
mothers care a. great deal, notwithstanding, for fine
clothes and smart dressing. They buy new clothes
as soon as they get the money, but never take any
care of those they have by them. The French lady
wishes that some of these thoughtless beings could see
many a French blouse, old and fade 1, but neatly
patched and tidily repaired by the active fingers of
the menageres of the Continent. English women
are also most deficient in the art of cookery ; most
French ladies know more about it than the professed
cocks do in this country. She regrets that English
women cannot add to their merits by boirg clever
with their fingers and tidy in their habits.
She cannot tell whether the evil lies in the want of
early training at home or of useful classes at school,
but she thinks clever and influential women could
fi Id plenty to do in remedying the defects that exist
among their countrt•women.
London, England, 1870-12-24

ADVANCED CIVILISATION.

It may often do us good to reflect how vastly
inferior we are in a great many important respects to
our friends the Chinese. Particularly is their
superiority manifest in matters of business. Their
proficiency in swindling would astonish the natives
of anv European country, and yet we can boast of
some fair adepts ourselves. Their operations, too,
take a much wider range ; for it appears that amongst
other strange varieties of buying and selling it is
not uncommon for a man to sell his own life.
Inexplicable as it may appear, the practice exists.
If there be any necessity for sending a person prema-
turely into the other world; a Chinaman can always
be found ready to undergo the operation for a pro-
per consideration. It appears that of the sixteen
persons who have been executed for the Tien-thin
massacre, ten had no connection whatever with the
offence. Their relatives received 500 taels for their
" services," and they were buried with all the
consideration due to distinguished martyrs. It

is not a pleasant business—for us, we mean. An
atrocious massacre of Europeans was perpetrated on
the 21st of June, and four months afterwards
sixteen persrns were executed, of whom six had
°lily a small share in the offence, and ten no share
at all, but were bought, and afterwards interred with
such honours as altogether to keep out of sight the
offence for which they were hypothetically punished.

THE RIGHT HON. S. H. WALPOLE, M.
ON THE VOLUNTEERS.

The eleventh annual regimental dinner of the 30th
Middlesex Rifles took place at Ealing, on Thursday
night. The Right Hon. S. H. Walpole, M.P., presided.
In proposing the toast, " Success to the Volunteer
Movement," the right honourable gentleman referred to
the present organisation of the Volunteer system now in
operation in Germany. He had heard it argued on marl
occasions, during the last autumn, that there was some-
thing in the system at present in operation in England
which required a great change ; and he had even heard it
recommended that England should adopt a system
similar to that which they saw so successful, in
one point of view, on the Continent of Europe ;
but he was sure there was no necessity to have an armed
population in England ; and if that were to be accom-
plished, he believed it would rather tend to the insecurity
of peace than otherwise. He was convinced in his own
mind that the compulsory existence of an armed poPula"
tion would lead peOple to consider their own wills, instead
of abiding by public laws and international treaties.