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The Sun.
London, England, 1870-10-15

THE POLICY OF RUSSIA.

The New York papers are almost unanimous in
their belief that Russia intends to take advantage of
the disturbed state of the Continent to prosecute her
designs on Constantinople. The New York Times
quotes the words of Cavour to a Russian diplomatist.
" The equal rights you give your peasants to the soil
are more dangerous to us Westerns than your
armies." The Russia that England and France
fought against 15 years ago is no longer in existence.
Twenty-three millions of bondsmen have been set free
and public opinion has grown a power in the State,
for it is possible to criticise the Government without
the critic being sent to Siberia. The time has come
for Russia to substitute "a fresh and aggressive
civilisation" for one that is effete and worn out.
More may be expected from the civivilisation of the
Sklav than of the Mongol, and Russia with her seat
of Government on the Dardanelles would enter the
fraternity of European Powers as she can never do
while her head is hidden among the clouds and
snow of the far north. France cannot interfere it
she would, and Great Britain will not. The
probability is, says the .New York Times, that the
neutrality of Russia, which was worth three armies
to the Germans, was purchased at the outset by Bis-
marck, by some such concessions as he dangled before
Napoleon in the Austrian campaign, but Alexander
11., wiser than the French Emperor, does not wait
till peace is restored to take'his slippery friend at his
word. What will be the results ? Austria, with a
great German Empire on one hand and Russia on
the Danube, could not fail to sink into a second-rate
piwer, leaving but two great continental states. The
last quarter of the year, says the 7tmes, grows darker
and more inscrutable. The Helald is also positive
of the designs of Russia, and declares that neither
France nor Prussia can hinder her, while Austria
can easily be bought over. But England will not
allow so powerful a rival in the Mediterranean Sea.
The alternative, therefore, is between an interven-
tion which shall make an end of hostilities, and a
war involving the whole of Europe.
London, England, 1870-10-15

UNIVERSITY INTELLIGENCE.

OXFORD.—The Lincoln College election terminated
yesterday as follows :—Open Scholarships.—Messrs. F.
Bond, New College ; T. Sanctuary, Winchester ; and
G. H. Palmer, Winchester. Talham Scholarship.—
Mr. Wodehouse, Eton. Natural Science Scholarship.—
Mr. Schofield, Owen's College, Manchester. There were
thirty-seven candidates.
London, England, 1870-10-15

LIFEBOAT SERVICES, During the storms of
the past nine months the National Lifeboat Institution
has contributed to the saving of 542 lives from various ship-
wrecks and 29 vessels from destruction. It has also expended
£17,428 in the same period on its Lifeboat Establishments, in
addition to granting £1,540 for rewards.
The Institution has now 223 Lifeboat Stations under its
management.
Contributions are earnestly solicited, and will be thankfully
received by the London and County bankers, and by the Secre-
tary Richard Lewis, Esq., at the Institution, 14, John Street,
Adelphi, London.
London, England, 1870-10-15

hEAVY GUNS FOR PARIS,

FRANKFORT, OCT. 13.
h ilifte cannon, throwing shells weighing three
tiellndred pounds a distance of five miles, have been
B
pin from the Baltic forts to the works before
Etri

TILE
_FRENCH ARMY OF THE

LOIRE.

BERLIN, OCT. 13.
The north German Parliament will shortly as-
6ekble to vote another war loan.

OCTOBER 14.
telle French Army of the Loire consists of 10,000
tntlar infantry, 3,000 regular cavalry, 4,000 Africans,
l‘ru, volunteers, 2,000 artillery, and about 30,000
°l,"iles, all armed with chassepots.
lisir defeat at Orleans is to be followed up by
tethe
Occupation of Mans and Angers, which will
and the northern railways from the southern,
1801 ate Bretagn6, where the crusade against the
Garman heretics is preached by the clergy. Orders
40tve „been given to execute every Franc-Tireur
otecicnginc,o• to a regular body, commanded by
;:.
rest hundred pounds of entrance fees have been
,Olved in the last few days from sighteers at the
W`'e of Strasburg Citadel. The charge for entrance
litla; three shillings. The money goes to the poor
ererk—Times 7 elegram.

-.ATEUIL EVACUATED BY
THE PRUSSIANS.
AMIENS, OCT. 14 (7.35 P.M.)
b...., 8 Prussinns who occupied Braeuil on Wed-
-743r have retired on Laon. All is now quiet here,
the city will be defended, if defended at all, by
: troops outside. The spirit both of the troops
-44 of the people is excellent.—Telegraph Telegram.
London, England, 1870-10-15

HER MAJESTY,

BALMORAL, OCT. 12.
The Queen went out in the morning, accompanied by
Princess Louise.
In the afternoon her Majesty drove out with Princess
Beatrice, attended by the Marchioness of Ely.

The Princess of Wales, accompanied by Prince Albert
Victor, Prince George, Prince's Louise, and Princess Vic-
toria, arrived in London yesterday morning from Scot-
land.

On the conclusion of the Westminster School
sports, the prizes were presented by Lady Augusta
Stanley.
TELEGRAPIIIC MESSAGES.—The number of mes-
sages forwarded from postal telegraphic stations during-
the week ending on Saturday was 197,689, an increase of
nearly 1,500 on the previous week.

MR. EDWARD NORTON BUXTON, M.P., of the
firm of Truman, Hanbury, Buxton, and Co., has issued
an address to the electors of the Tower Hamlets, solicit-
ing their votes in the forthcoming election for the Metro-
politan School Board.
THE ANCIENT COUNTY COURT.—The Sheriffs'
Court, Red Lion-square, was established in the reign of
Edward 111., and until recently was used every four
weeks to remind debtors of judgments obtained against
them, and that if they did not appear they would be out-
lawed. By the Act abolishing imprisonment for debt such
proceedings are now futile, and at the last court there was
nothing to do, being in the vacation time. Mr. Under-
Sheriff Burchell attended the performance of the ancient
ceremony. The officer of the court (Mr. Mountain) opened
the court in the name of Alderman Owden and Mr.
Robert Jones, the newly-elected sheriffs. The official
represented the suitors. The officer called upon " all
persons having anything to do with the county court " to
give their attendance. No response was made and the
court was closed to the 10th of November. The Under-
Sheriff mnu•,t go through this ceremony until he is relieved
by an Act of Parliament, as a court constituted by a
statute cannot be abolished except by an Act of Parlia-
ment.
London, England, 1870-10-15

SORTIE AT METZ.

It is reported that Bazaine has made a successful
sortie, and carried off 600 oxen and 500 sheep from
the Prussians. The Government despatches also say
that he had succeeded in dislodging the enemy from
its position, and that thirteen German regiments,
who were engaged, suffered very much from the Ere
of Fort Bellecroix.
London, England, 1870-10-15

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LADIES' EXCHANGES.

Virgil tells us that " varium et mutabile semper feinina,
and we may remember that Posthumus in Cymbeline had
apparently not a very different idea of the fair sex in his
day. At least he tells us that " even to vice they are
not constant, but are changing still one vice but of a minute
old for one not half so old as that." In the present day
it would appear that woman preserves still her
love of change, but contrives to gratify it in a
more harmless way than she did a few generations
ago—viz., by changing away every possible article in her
possession, and receiving in exchange the most dissimilaa
articles to that just parted with. It was not so long ago
that a lady advertised in a journal devoted to the service
of the bargainers of her sex, offering a haudsomely-bound
Church Service in exchange for a tame white rat. But
the market is still open for exchanges not less advan-
tageous and not less grotesque than the above. In a
journal dedicated to the amusement and profit of the
ladies, we find that whoever is the fortunate possessor of
a black-cap in full song may obtain some illuminations in
exchange. An opera glass is offered in exchange for a
biscuit tin—which rather puts us in mind of Aladdin's
offer to exchange new lamps for old. A rich coloured nanny
goat, in full milk, is to be parted with for an adequate
consideration. Foreign stamps are going begging, though one
would think that the present complications on the Conti-
nent, and consequent probable disappearance of the small
kingdoms attendant thereon, would have enhanced their
price. Angora kittens are, however, looking up. But
the greatest run is upon furs, and amongst furs upon
sealskin jackets. Indeed, it would appear from the
amount of fair applicants for the latter articles
that such jackets are the last infirmity of
their noble minds. To obtain them they offer
to sacrifice everything with the most reckless
prodigality. Even jewellery is parted with to obtain
these. The Premier will not be flattered at observing that
his autograth is offered as an equivalent for some back
numbers of the Illustrated London News. The " Sunday
Magazine " and " Sunday at Home " (several back
volumes) will be parted for a moderate equivalent. But
the most extraordinary offer of the whole lot is " Hotlge's
Commentary on the Romans," which, with several other
religious books, is offered in exchange for Oxenden's
" Short Lectures on the Gospels," or else either brown or
grey Scotch yarn I—Globe.

Earl Granville was prevented from coming to town
yesterday by an attack of gout, which confines him to his
residence at Walmer Castle.
London, England, 1870-10-15

CRIME IN IRELAND.

In Dr. Neilson Hancock's criminal and judicial returns
for 1869-70, many interesting facts in reference to crime
in Ireland, are given. He states "the agrarian outrages
increased from 19 in July to 337 in December,lB69. In
January the number increased to 391, and after the
sudden decrease in February rose again to 356 in
March. In July, 1170, the latest date before the
presentation of the report, the number of these
outrages had fallen to 17, which is less
than the number (19) in July, 1869, but is high
as compared with the number (eight) in July, 186, or
the number (five) lin July, 1866, the year in which
agrarian crime was at a minimum. The number of out-
rages other than agrarian, which increased from 224 in
August, 1869, to 248 in November, 1869, and to 385 in
March, 1870, was reduced in June to 206. In July, a Month
usually exceptional with regard to outrages, the number
reached 256, which, however, was less than the number
(260) in July, 1869. The general characteristics of Irish
crime in 1869, as compared with crime in preceding years,
are indicated by the following figures :—The number
of treasonable and seditious offences attained its maxi-
mum in 1867, the year of the rising in Tallaght, near
Dublin. The number of these offences in that year was
836. It fell ;:o 126 in 1868, and to 68 in 1869. In the
most heinous class of these offences—viz., treasonable
felony, the diminution was most marked, the cases being
385 in 1867, 16 in 1868, and only three in 1869. The
number of persons on trial for serious crime attained a
maximum in the year of distress, 1862, and again in
1867. The number of persons for trial was 6,666 in 1862,
4,561 in 1867, and 4,151 in 1869, and making allowance
for the difference of population, the number of persons
for trial in every 100,000 of the people was 115 in 1862,
82 in 1867, and 75 in 1869 ; shewing a decrease in 1869 of
9 per cent. as compared with the number for trial and the
population in 1887, and of 35 per cent. as compared with
the number for trial and the population in 1862." Several
tables are devoted to the illustration of the connection
between criminality and moral degradation. This is
most strikingly exemplified with regard to the females.
Dr. Hancock states that one-third of the whole number
of women apprehended for indictable offences were
prostitutes, and nearly the same proportions of those
summarily proceeded against, while of those undergoing
imprisonment fully 61 per cent. belonged to that class.
The connection between ignorance and crime is shewn by
the fact, apparent from these returns, that 37,4 per cent.
of men and 51'2 per cent. of the women could neither
read nor write. One fact stated in the summary of the
returns speaks well for the vigilance of the Irish police in
the detection of crime. It appears that notwithstanding
the almost insuperable difficulty of detecting the perpe-
trators of agrarian outrages, the number of persons appre-
hended was in the proportion of 66 per cent. of the crimes
returned, while in England the number of apprehensions
was only 49.9 per cent.
London, England, 1870-10-15

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Living Photographs of the French and Prussian Generals,
by Herr Schulze. DAILY, from twelve noon. till ten p.m. Ad-
mission is. Children 6d.—PALAIS ROYAL, Argyll-street,
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London, England, 1870-10-15

CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY.

The entry of fresh men at the bulk of the colleges this
year is very good. Trinity heads the list with 153,
amongst whom are Lord Murrurie, Lord Manners, the
Hon. H. A. Court, Hon. A. T. Lyttleton. Hon. 11. 0. C.
Pritel and Hon. J. D. B. Roche. St.'John's College stands
next with 125 ; Jesus has 48, a much larger number than
previously. The numbers of the other colleges ara are,
Caius, 44 ; Corpus, 31; Trinity Hall, 29 ; Clare 27 ; Em-
manuel, 27 ; Christ's, 21; Pembroke, 15 ; Magdalen, 13 ;
Queen's, 13 ; King's, 8 ; Downing, 4 ; making a total of
558 exclusive of Corpus, St. Katherine's, and the unat-
tached students. The Hon. W. J. W. Fitzwilliam is
amongst the entries at Magdalen. Syed Mabmoad, from
India, is at Christ's.
London, England, 1870-10-15

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THE FALL OF ORLEANS.

The Telegraph remarks that to-morrow Monseigneur
Dupanloup will have the felicity of seeing his cathedral
thronged by les Prussiens, as the invaders are always
called in France. Only two or three months
since, on his return from the (Ecumenical
Council, Monseigneur Dupanloup found the coun-
try on the brink of war, and he seized his
pen to tell his flock, not that France was doing a mighty
wrong, but that it was right for Christians to vindicate
her outraged honour. A few weeks since the fiery bishop
again addressed his countrymen with the despairing
confession that Providence had not blessed their
armies with victory, but had visited them with
persistent and terrible defeat, to punish France for not
being Catholic enough, for leaving the Pope at the
mercy of • the Italian Government, for scoffing
at the voice of religion, for supplying ail the
world with the immoralities of literature, and per-
mitting Paris to take the first place among wicked cities.
Although La Pucelle still points towards the invader, no
armed Frenchmen remains to follow her heroic summons ;
the immortelles and the geraniums have, of course, been
confiscated by some Bavarians with an eye to botanical
beauty j. and the most famous city of midland France is
for the present a German town. Monseigneur
Dupanloup could not have a better opportunity of
reading a lesson to his country by pen and tongue.
And in a spirit, not of vulgar triumph, or of insolent
dictation, but of sorrow, it must be added that France
still stands in need of such a lesson. Perhaps this most
disastrous of ail her wars may teach her that she must
live at peace with her neighbours, and cease to preach
the holiness of la glare, without forfeiting her higher
right to the title of la Grande Nation.
London, England, 1870-10-15

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THE SICK AND 'WOUNDED.

The subscriptions at Leicester in aid of the fund for the
relief of the wounded continue to flow in at the rate of
£2OO per week. The total amount already received for
this fund in that town now reaches over £1,700, besides
large donations of clothing from manufacturers, and
parcels of linen, bandages, and wearing apparel from
private individuals. The collections at the harvest
thanksgivings have been generally handed over to this
fund.

DEATH OF A CLERGYMAN WHILE MAKING

A SPEECH.

Yesterday afternoon while the Rev. Mr. Cowan, of St.
Chrysostom's Church, was delivering a speech at a con-
ference of clergymen and ministers in the Town Hall,
Liverpool, on the subject of establishing a hospital, he
suddenly fell backwards and expired before he could be
removed from the room.
London, England, 1870-12-27

'. SHUNTING COLLISION.

Collisions have been frequent enough of late on
our railway lines, but the Caledonian Railway can
boast of having given us a specimen of a novel
kind. Happily the consequences were not
very serious, the injuries received by passengers,
stokers, and drivers being trifling ; but the escapes
were miraculous. At Port Glasgow Passenger
Station a " pug," or donkey engine is constantly
employed, and this was coming on to the up line
when a passenger train came up and struck it on the
buffer, throwing it off the rails and doing great
damage. The passenger engine, was thrown on its
side on an embankment, coming into violent contact
with the tender of a pilot engine which stood there.
The tender broke its couplings) and went through
the roof and wall of a workshop which stands
below. The greatest alarm was created among the
workmen, and not without reason, for the tender
embedded itself half way through the main
wall of the building, and the debris fell
clos3 by a group of foremen who were holding a
consultation. The stoker of the pilot engine had
also a miraculous escape. He was thrown down the
embankment with the tender, and part of the coals
fell upon him, but he escaped with trifling injuries.
London, England, 1870-12-27

BIRTHS.

-
On the 23d inst., at Admaston, Shropshire, the wife of
R. D. Newill Esq., of a son.
On the 22(1 inst., at Scarborough,
Y the wife of Major
Wilkinson, of Cottingham, East orkshire, of a daugh-
ter.

, MARRIAGES.'
On the 22d inst., at St. Phillip's, Kensington, ChailesW.
Merrifield, Principal of the Royal School of Naval
Architecture, to Kate Lewis, widow of Thomas
Keley.
On the 22d inst., at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Chel-
sea, Harold Edmund Acton, Esq., youngest son of the
late Baron Acton, to Louisa Monica Coulthurst, the
youngest daughter of the late John Nicholas Coulthurst,
sq., Gargrave House, Yorkshire.

DEATHS.
On the ' 25th inst., at Romney Villa, Brixton, Edward
Stenhouse, Esq., aged 35.
On the 22d inst., at Witham, Essex, Daniel Dixon, Esq.
aged 85.

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Savoy, in the County of Middlesex.
Tuesday, De"cember 27, 1870.
London, England, 1870-12-27

THE CROWN PRINCE.

This is not a particularly reassuring time for
German Liberals. They see the extent of freedom
enjoying by their country diminish in proportion as its
political importance increases. But one great
hope remains to them—the Crown Prince.
We shall bear the translation -ot the pre-
sent sovereign to his heavenly rest with
c implacent resignation, considering the great
calamity involved in the loss of so pious a monarch ;
and then possibly the reign of Bismarck will termi-
nate. It is refreshing to be reminded by an.able
writer in the Daily News- of the Crown Prince's
ruspect for liberty and laws. In 1863 lie solemnly
pv6e..estud against the unconstitutional interference 4
lie Government with the rights of Parliament, and
the freedom of the press. In 1868 he protested
again, and offered to retire from Berlin and its
court. He is a brave man, a skilfurgeneral, but no
lever of war. After winning the battle of Woerth,
he expressed his hatred of war, and said that if he
reigned, he would not make it. lie is not alone in
his country. The best, the wisest men of Germany
.are on his side, and when he ascends the throne
they will prevail.
CIRCULAR OF COUNT BISMARCK.

Count Bismarck has addressed a circular to the
North German Ambassadors at Foreign Court 4, res-
pecting the French officers who have broken their
parole. He says that the Germans had it in their
power before Sedan to shut up the army, and
render it harmleFs by arms, or famine, but they
agreed to the capitulation, trusting in the French offi-
cers' fidelity to engagements, according to the " usual
notions of military honour and the general law of
treaties." A few of these officers have abused their
trust, among taem Generals Ducrot, Cambriels, and
and Barral. The two former have written letters to
the newspapers explaining their conduct by means of
casuistry. Count Bismarck is not surprised, after these
examples, that many officers of lower rank s't ould
have escaped from places in Germany which they
had promised not to quit. He considers, however,
that•the matter assumes a serious aspect when the
Government of the National Detence officially ap-
proves of the conduct of the fugitive officers in break-
ing their word by placing them in the army, and when
the authorities of the army do not refuse toallow them
to serve in their ranks. They take upon themselves
a share in the responsibility of the ()Cars' conduct
by thus sanctioning their acts. The allied German
Governments are therefore called upon to consider
whether it will in future be advisable to grant the
usual privilege to captured French officers, and also
the still more serious question what confidence they can
place in the French Government or French Generals
unless they have " material guarantees" for any
Convention which may yet be concluded.
London, England, 1870-12-27

THE LATE MR. J. W. S. WYLLIE.

Old Cheltonians will be interested in learning that a
fund is being raised to endow a scholarship or scholarships
to be competed for at Cheltenham College and held at
Trinity College, Oxford, as a memorial of the late Mr. J.
W. S. Wyllie, whose early death closed a career so rich in
promise and brought sorrow to so many. The form of the
memorial is singularly appropriate as it links John
Wyllie's name with the two places of his education ; while
through Cheltenham, chosen home of Indians, it
closely connects it with the country where he put that
education to such good use. An account has been opened
with Messrs. Coutts and Co., Sir Henry Anderson, India
Office, and Mr. J. B. Kickey, 8.C.5., 14, St. James's-
square, acting as treasurere to the fund. The committee
is represented in the Hon. Max. Melville, Bombay, and
Colonel Allen Johnson, Calcutta. If the project obtains
the success we wish it, many a future Cheltonian will,
we hope, owe in some measure that his entrance on an
Indian career has been rendered easier to him to the
affection and esteem entertained for one of the first and
not the least distinguished of the " competition wal-
lahs."—The Pioneer of India.

NAVAL AND MILITARY INTELLIGENCE.
The Galling mitrailleuse, recently deposited in the
model room of the Royal Carriage Department, 'Woolwich,
of ter being exhibited at a conversazione at the Royal Arsenal
Mechanics' Institute, has been removed to the manufac-
tory of Sir William Armstrong at Elswick, where fifty
batteries are being constructed, in the expectation that
overnment will purchase them.

The armour-plated turret-ship Abysssnia, 4, arrived in
Malta on the 13th, en route to Bombay via the Suez Canal.
She is destined for the defence of the harbour of Bombay.
The Magdalas also turret-ship, arrived at Malta on the
14th from Gibraltar on her way to Bombay, being like-
wise intended for the protection of that pert.

The Cerberus left Malta on December 11 under the
command of Navigating Staff Lieutenant Panter, R.N.,
for Melbourne, rid the Suez Canal. This vessel has met
with great detention at Malta from the difficulty expe-
rienced in procuring substitutes for many of the original
crew sentenced to imprisonment for insubordination
London, England, 1870-12-27

ENGLAND AND THE BELLIGERENTS.

In the opinion of the Standard, the alacrity which Mr.
Gladstone's Government has shewn in congratulating the
Emperor of Germany on his accession to his new dignity
is in singular contrast with its hesitation in acknowledg-
ing the French Republic. For a Ministry which is sup-
posed to reflect English Liberal opinion this is, to say
the least of it, in singular taste. We have been careful
to announce that our sympathies are due to neither
the oue side nor the other in this war. We have
abstained from taking any part in the conflict, and have
even kept aloOf from active mediation, on the
ground that, it was not for us to pronounce
either power to be in the right, and that it was better for
Europe that the war should be fought out. Were there
no ;nterests concerned but those of France and Germany,
and were it possible to isolate the war, and still
to maintain that European equilibrium which we have
held to be necessary to the general peace, there might
have been something to say in justification of a policy of
strict non-intervention. As the quarrel has progressed,
however, it has not only gone beyond the limits
prescribed to it by its authors, but it has opened other
controversies of the deepest possible interest to the
cause of European peace and of England. No one can
pretend to say that the war, although its course has not
been interfered wita, was such a vcrar as was proclaimed
on the 17th of July. It has developed far wider objects,
and has assumed quite another character than a struggle
for military supremacy between two military empires. It
is cer'ainly not too much to say that the combatants
have, in fact, exchanged positions with each other—that,
assuming the Germans in the beginning to have been the
innocent party, and the French the aggressors, and the
cause of the former to represent national independence,
and that of the latter an artificial despotism of the
sword, it is the French who are now fighting
for their unity and their liberties, and the Ger-
mans who covet foreign territory, and are moved
by lust of conquest. What is the reason for the differ-
ence which has been made between France and Germany,
and how is that difference to be accounted for to the Eng-
lish people? What opinion will be begotten of this last act of
Mr. " Gladstone's Government throughout Europe, and
how much nearer will it bring us to the desired haven of
moral adviser general of the nations?
London, England, 1870-12-27

VACANCIES IN PARLIAMENT.

The vacant seats in Parliament are attracting some
attention. The High Sheriff has fixed Monday, the 2nd
of January, for holding the election for the county of
Meath. There is no reason to apprehend any opposition
certainly none of a formidable nature—to the return of
the Hon. Mr Plunkett, who is, up to the present, the
sole occupant of the field. It was reported that Sir
G. Bowyer would be put forward as an opponent, and
that he would have a large measure of support,
especially as a champion of the sovereignty of the Pope ;
but there is no foundation for the statement. He has no
intention of offering himself, and it is very improbable
that any other candidate will be found adventurous
enough to risk a contest. With respect to Newry, rumour
has been busy with the names of Lord Newry and Mr.
Richardson of Bessbrook, the former on the Conservative,
and the latter on the Liberal side. It is not at all likely
that Lord Newry will stand, but if he' should be pre-
vailed upon to do so his• chances of success are slender.
Parties are very nearly balanced, but there is a pre-
ponderance of electoral strength on the Liberal side, and,
though there are still some speculative neutrals who might
turn the scale, they are practically of no account, since
the new election law has taught agents the necessity of
caution. The candidate who is expected to come forward
with the best prospects of success is Mr. Whitworth, who
formerly represented Drogheda. He will have the sup-
port of Mr. Richardson, and, from his position as a manu-
facturer and other local advantages, can bring more voters
to the poll than any competitor could hope to muster.
It is stated that Mr. J. P. Brown-Westhead, M.P, for
York city, is about to resign his seat. The hon. gentle-
man's health has not permitted him to attend so closely
to his parliamentary duties as he would wish—hence his
decision. He is in his 63rd year. Mr. Brown-Westhead
sat for York from March 1857 to July 1865. He was
again returned for York in December, 1861.
London, England, 1870-12-27

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London, England, 1870-12-27

THE POLYTECHNIC,

The special programme put forth by Professor Pepper
for the Christmas holidays, in addition to the lecture that
has been ,delivered here for some time past, on "The War
and the Destructive Implements Used Thereat," proves
highly satisfactory. Foremost among the novelties is a
piece entitled "The Yellow Dwarf," which is rendered
by Mr. George Grossmith, jun., with vocal accompani-.
meats, and illustrated by some excellent optical and
dioramic scenery, executed by the Messrs. Hills. Then
there is also an entertainment by Mi. J. Beaumont, which
is called the " World of Majic," and here is introduced a
wonderful specimen of mechanical ingenuity, a slack rope
automaton. Next in order comes Mr. E. D. Davies,a ven-
triloquist of some celebrity, who creates a fund of amuse-
ment by his clever performance. The celebrated Praeger
Family have been re-engaged for the holiday season,
and by their refined singing add considerably to the even-
ing's enjoymentl'Altogether, the programme provided at
the Polytechnic is. exceptionally strong, and cannot fail to
be appreciated at the present festive season.
London, England, 1870-12-27

MADAME TUSSA.UD'S.

This popular place of entertainment has put forth spe
cial attractions for the Christmas holidays Several new
models have been lately added to the already extensive
collection. Amongst the latest additions may be men-
tioned some of the celebrities of the late Imperial French
regime—notably the ex-Emperor and Empress, Prince
Imperial, Marshals Bazaine and Canrobert, General
Trochu, &c.; whilst on the German side are exhibited
portrait models of the:King,Crown Prince ofPrussia, Prince
Leopold of Hohenzollern, and Counts von Bismarck and
Moltke. These in themselves are well worthy of a visit ;
but, considering that the Baker-street establishment pos-
sesses life-like models of notable persons, past and present,
it will doubtless command a large share of favour amongst
the pleasure-seeking public at the present festive season.
London, England, 1870-12-27

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The Telegrams to be used only in one newspaper or news-
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ALEXANDRA ORPHANAGE for INFANTS,
Hornsey-rise, near Highgate, N.
Children eligible from any part of the Kingdom.
Under the immediate patronage of
Their Royal HighneWALES, and the sses the PRINCE and PRINCESS of
CROWN PRINCESS of PRUSSIA.
A MEETING of Governors was held on THURSDAY, November
17, 1870, at the city Terminus Hotel, Cannon-street, for the
ELECTION of TEN INFANTS, Two of whom to be retained
until sixteen years of age.
ROBERT JONES, Esq., Sheriff of London and Middlesex, in
the Chair.
At the close of the Ballot the following were declared to be
SUCCESSFUL :
ELECTED TO CONTINUE UNTIL SIXTEEN TEARS
OF AGE.

1. Scarlett, Alice Maud.... 635 I 2. Bloom, Louisa . 611
ELECTED TO CONTINUE UNTIL NINE YEARS OF AGE.
3. Richards, Henry William 648 7. Stevens, Elizabeth .... 452
4. Leigh, Charles Edward.. 576 8. Mather, Selina Agnes.. 439
5. Eyles, Alfred Henry .... 490 9. Bennett., Louisa Mary .. 431
6. Childs, Alice Rebecca .. 468 10. Curtis, Elizabeth Maud 429
A vote of thanks to the Chairman and to the Scrutineers
terminated the proceedings.
JOSEPH SOUL, Hon. Secretary.

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well as for the general purposes of the Charity, which has no
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open to visitors.

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affords a Refuge for Women seeking to abandon a life of sin
especially those about to become mothers, and provides a Home
for the Children of such. FUNDS are very urgently NEEDED.
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London, England, 1870-12-27

THE OPERA COMIQUE.

At the Opera Comique to-day the chief attraction was
a version (the first performed in. England) of " Our
Mutual Friend," in which the adapter, Mr. G. F. Rowe,
appeared in two characters, those of Rogue Riderhood
and John Rokesmith respectively. The play is a fair
one on the whole, most of Mr. Dickens's better remem-
bered dialogues being carefully introduced. The acting
being chiefly undertaken by such well known men as Mr.
S. Emery, Mr. C. Warner, and Mr. Mclntyre,
was deservedly approved of. In the opening scene
poor Silas 'Pegg (Mr.. Mclntyre) had to apologise to
the audience for his wooden leg coming off. It appeared
that just before the rising of the curtain this leg had
been broken, and the fixing on, subsequently, was neces- ,
sarily accomplished in a precarious and unsatisfactory
manner. It must, however, he said that Mr. Mclntyre
made the best of a bad case, and his cheerfulness under
the accident quite carried away the unpleasant reminis-
cences of it. It is a great pity that such a magnificent
theatre as the Opera Comique should be supplied with
poor scenery. This was the great 'drawback last evening.
But there was another, the house was exeeedingly cold, and
some ladies in the balcony stalls were heard to say their
feet were frozen long before the end of the performance.
The otherwise pretty scene of " Plashwa ter Mill Lock "
was disfused by a patch in the background which it would
be highly advisable to have removed, as it alone detracts
from the beauty of the toute ensemsle. In the drawing-
room scene, " The Boffins at Home," the apartment has
no carpet, and there is a perceptible want of furniture.
If these defects are remedied, there is scarcely a doubt
that Mr. Rowe's play will continue some time upon
the boards of the Opera Comique. The impersonation of
the character of Rogue Riderhood alone will, we ought to
say, reflect considerable credit on Mr. Rowe, and, sup-
ported as he is by a; skilled company, his drama is almost
sure to please. The gallery was filled well last evening,
but the other parts of the house were but poorly attended.
In the front of the proscenium everything that could be
desired was forthcoming, including tha,-, great treat—good

music.
London, England, 1870-12-27

HER ,MA. EST J'

OSBORNE, Dec. 26.
Tile Queen, accompanied by Princess Louise, drove out
this morning.
Prince Arthur, Prince Leopold, and Princess Beatrice
went out walking.

MR. CARDWELL AND THE SPEAKERSHIP•
The London correspondent of the Scotsman says, the
rumour of the probable retirement of the Speaker, and of
the transference of Mr. Cardwell from the War Office to
that eminent position, is again revived. There is apps'
rently good reason to believe that the changes which are
impending will involve a partial reconstruction of the
Government. Considerable anxiety is felt here as to the
nature of the proposals for the more effectual defence of
the country which will be submitted to Parliament.
London, England, 1870-12-27

THE STRUGGLE IN PARIS.

The Times, commenting on the present state of affairs
in and around Paris, says : M. Gambetta, M. Louis
Blanc, and, apparently, even General Trochu, seem quite
confident that "French resistance will in the end turn
the scale against the invader." But the question is when
the end may come. Success might, perhaps, crown their
efforts if they could fight on for ever—if they could
reckon upon indefinite time. But, unless success
comes within two weeks, or, at the utmost, two nonths,
it will not save Paris from perishing. The day will
come, and it is not far off, when to starve and to fight at
the same time will be more than Trochu himself will be
able to manage. Sorties are not likely to be more suc-
cessful than they have hitherto been, and relief was
hardly ever less at hand than it is now. General Chanzy
has been for a week at Le Mans, and his Army will not
be able to leave its present quart,;-:s before the end of the
month. Bourbaki makes no sign. Faidherbe is falling back
away to the North before a victorious enemy. The
Germans, although everywhere favoured by fortune, do
not allow success to lure them into false security. They
will not advance beyond their own limits, even at their
enemy's suggestion and earnest request, invited to garrison
Tours, they withdraw upon Blois and Orleans.
They must make sure of Paris first and at
any price, and they draw up around the city
in a serried array which the French may not unrea-
sonably hope to overcome, but which they may not
be able to overcome till it is too late. It must be
freely admitted that, by the policy hitherto followed, by
making things smooth and pleasant, the rulers of France
have contrived to gain not a little precious time, and
they may put off the evil du yet awhile. It is impossi-
ble to say what effect a statement of the real situation of
the Provinces would have upon the Capital, as
it is also impossible to forsee what impression the
downfall of the capital might make upon the provinces.
But M. Gambetta and his colleagues of the Government
of National Defence are too far committed to their own
system not to take care that things should not be brought
to such extremities. Truth will, probably, never have a
chance of getting into Paris till it follows the suite of the
victorious Germans.
London, England, 1870-12-27

A NEW TEMPORAL POWER.

The statement by the Brussels correspondent of
the Telegraph, that Savoy and Nice will be demanded
by the Germans for a Papal residence, when peace
negotiations are seriously opened, is the wildest of
the many wild statements in circulation respecting
Count Bismarck's intentions. It has not a shadow
of probability in its favour. King William is a Pro-
testant monarch ; and though he may spew great
courtesy to the Pope, he is not likely to shed the blood
of a Protestant people for the sake of Papal glory. The
demand for Savoy and Nice would probably remove all
hope of agreement with France. Italy would strenu-
ously oppose the transfer, for though she may want
Savoy and Nice back, their restoration is not desired
in order that they may be handed over to the Pope.
London, England, 1870-12-27

CHRISTMAS CHARITY.

On Saturday afternoon nearly three hundred of
the newsboys engaged selling newspapers in the
streets of Manchester were entertained in that city
to a Christmas dinner. The idea of having so inte-
resting a festival originated with the proprietors of
the Manchester Evening News, but several clergymen
and gentlemen connected with the Manchester School
Board co-operated in the work. At a late hour of
the evening"the promoters of the banquet—which, be
it said, was most thoroughly enjoyed by the
youngsters—themselves dined together, and several
speeches on the best means of improving the position
of the news-boys in an educational point of view
were made.
London, England, 1870-12-27

BIARKILTS.

METROPOLITAN CATTLE MARKET, MONDAY.-Quite a
holiday market was held to-day. The supplies of both beasts
and sheep were considerably under the average, and the quality
was indifferent. Very little business was transacted, and prices
were nominal. Calves and pigs were dull. Per 81b. to sink the
01fa1..,---Coarse and inferior beasts, 3s. 68. to 45. 4d. ; second
quality do., 4s. 6d. to 4s. 10d. ; prime large oxen, ss. 4d. to ss. 8(1.;
prime Scots and crosses,ss.lod. to 63.0,1. ; coarse and inferior sheep,
Ss. Od. to 3s. 10d. ; second quality do., 4s. 4d. to 4s. 88. ; prime
coarse woolled sheep, ss. 2d. to 56. 10d. ; prime South Down do.,
Os. to Os. 4d.; large coarse calves, 3s. 8,1. to 4s. 4d. ; prime small do.,
ss. to Os. 2d. ; large hogs, 4s. 4d. to ss. 28. : neat small porkers,
ss. 6d. to Os. 48. ; quarter old store pigs, 225. to 265. each.
Arrivals.-English : Beasts, 1,080 ; sheep, 7,820 ; calves, 30 :
pigs, 20. Foreign : Beasts, 490 ; sheep, 2,400 ; calves, 10.
London, England, 1870-12-27

h SUN, LONDON, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 27, 1870.

armistice must be concluded whilst the Conference
was sitting, and that the war might be brought
under discussion somehow. Probably the Ministers
were not deluded by this vision. They • send
their representative on the ground that France ought
n :t to lose her place amongst nations, and that the
presence of a Republican will in some sort amount to
recognition of the Republ.c. Some advantage of
t I:is hind will undoubtedly be gained.
London, England, 1870-12-27

OXFORD-STREET GALLERY.

A new Christmas Exhibition has been opened at 369
Oxford-street, opposite the Princess's Theatre, which
received a large patronage from the holiday makers. The
Exhibition consists of a splendid set of moving historical
tableaux; all splendidly mounted ; a number of other
interesting subjects, and one of the most magnificent
Christmas trees in London. Altogether the exhibition is
a very interesting one, and well worthy of a visit.
London, England, 1870-12-27

PALMS ROYAL,

At this vast building, as yet but little known to the
public, several exhibitions of a most instructive kind are
now taking place. First, we have Professor Faber's
Talking Machine, which has been exhibiting here for
some months past, and still -continues to attract large
audiences. Then the Gorilla Chief holds lev4es
during the continuance of which he goes through some
wonderful performances. The Blue Hairless Horse has
also a special room allotted to her. This animal, it will be
remembered, was to be seen a short time since at the
'Crystal Palace, where she remained for a considerable
period. There are also one or two other exhibitions held
here, and, considering its various resources, the Palais
Royal should have a large share of patronage during the
present festive season.
London, England, 1870-12-27

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ADELPHI.

The Christmas burlesque at the Adelphi is.founded on
that very sound old Christmas theme, the " Misletoe
Bough." The meaning of things, and especially thea-
trical things lies, however, in the application of them ;
and though Mr. Farnie, the author. has chosen an old
'subject, he has introduced plenty of novel situations. The
misletoe hbough, the old oak chest, and divers other
matters of ancient legend are all brought in, but mixed
up in new forms. The first scene brings Lord Lovel upon
the stage, paying a visit to his intended bride, Lady
Nancy Bell. It is fondly expected that this alliance will•
end in the discomfiture of the sworn foe of both the-
Lovels and the Bells, Young Lochinvar. The fact is
that this last personage has gained the heart of Lady
London, England, 1870-12-27

NOTHING IMPOSSIBLE.

GUA AMARELLA restores the Human Hair
nik_ to its pristine hue, no matter at what age.
NO. GOSNF.I.L and CO. have at length, with the aid of one of
the most eminent Chemists, succeeded in perfecting this wonder-
ful lignid. 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. and 15s. each, includ-
ing brush.
Rad Bull Wharf, Angel-passage, n, Upper Thames-street, Lon-
ion, E.C.

ANY GENTLEMAN requiring the comforts of
a HOME in a respectable and cheerful family, where there
are no other lodgers, to board or not with the family, as
required, may hear of the same by applying to A. L., Mr.
Hawkins, Post Office, Liverpool-road, Barnsbury, N.

WEST LONDON HOSPITAL, Hammersmith,
W.—FUNDS are urgently needed, and the Committee
earnestly appeal to the benevolent to assist them in =Tying on
their useful work. T. ALEXANDER, Sec: and Sup