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London, England, 1870-12-28

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THEATRE ROYAL, DRURY LANE.-
Sole Lessee, and Manager, F. B. Chatterton.—Morning
Performances every Wednesday and Saturday, until Saturday,
February 25th, inclustve.—THlS EVENING, (Wednesday), will
be produced the Drury Lane Grand Comic CHRISTMAS ANNUAL,
written by E. L. Blanchard, entitled the DRAGON OF
WANTLEY t and Harlequin Old Mother Shipton ! with New
and Characteristic Scenery by William Beverly, whose personal
services are now exclusively devoted to illustrating the produo-
dons 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, Webber, F. Wright, Master
Russsll ; Misses Victoria Yokes, Jessie Yokes, Rosina Yokes,
Harriet Coveney, M. A. Basquerville, A. Hamilton, Hall,
Florence Harvey, De Grey, Ross, Timbrell, Elphinstone, Har-
court, Lee, Leslie, Mills, White, Burpitt, Rivers, Russell,
Hastings. The Harlequinade will include tt ale popular Pan-
tomimists, forming a Double Company, F. Evans, and W. H.
Harvey, Clowns ; Paul Herring and J. Mor is, Pantaloons ; W.
Fawdon Yokes and Stonette, Harlequins ; the Misses Rosina
and Jessie Yokes, Columbines ; Miss Lizzie Grosvenor, Har-
lequina. B. Slowinan, Imitator of Birds, &o. Mr. H. Collard,
the Pocket Sims Reeves. Master Dassie, the Chickaleary Boy.
E. D. Lyon, the Short Footman. Lawson and Garton, the French
Pierrots. Master H. Rawlings, Clog Dancer. La Patrie, the
Baby Velocipedist. The Masks and 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, &c., arranged by
Mr. John Cormack and Messrs. Evans and Harvey. Doors open
at Half-past Six ; commence at Seven. Box-office open from
Ten till Five daily. Private Boxes, 1,2, 3,4, and 5 Guineas.
Stalls, 7s. Dress Circle, 6s. First Circle, 4s. Balcony, 3s.
Pit, 2s. Lower Gallery, ls. Upper Gallery, 6d.
London, England, 1870-12-28

IR OYAL STRAND THEATRE.
. Sole Lessee and Manageress, Mrs. SWANBOROUGH.
T is Evening, at 7, ON AND OFF, LIVING AT EASE.
Messrs. Crouch, Turner; Mesdames Ada Swanborough,
E. Bufton, and F. Hughes. CiEUR-DE-LION, Messrs. Terry,
Paulton, Fenton, and Turner ; Mesdames Amy Sheridan, E.
Bufton, Santley, Lee, Goodall, &c.

"VAUDEVILLE THEATRE, STRAND.-
v Lessees— Messrs. H. J . Montague, D. James, and T. Thorne.
THIS EVENING, at 7 CHISELLING, Mr. David James; after
which TWO ROSES (177th night), by James Albery. Conclude
with ELIZABETH. Supported by Messrs. 11. J. Montague
David James. and T. Thorne, &c. ; Mesdames AmyFawsiu, A.
Newton, and Nelly Power, &C.

T. JAMES'S THEATRE.—Lessee and
Manageress, Mrs. JOHN WOOD. LAST WEEKS
O FERNANDE. This Evening at 7.45 great play,
FERNANDE, Messrs. Farren, Leeson, Lin Rayne, Murray,
and L. Brough ; Mrs. Hermann Vezin, Miss Larkin, Miss Fannie
nrough, Miss Turner, and Mrs. John Wood.—Doors open at 6.30.
At 7, TO OBLIGE BENSON. At 7.45, FERNANDE. To con-
clude with the Great Burlesque, BOMBASTES FURIOSO.—Bog
office 11 to 6. No fees.

OPERA COMIQUE, 2.99, Strand.—Lessees IL
Leslie, C. Steele, W. NG :ton.—This most beautiful
Theatre in London reopened for the English Dramatic Season
This Evening, at popular prices, from 6d. to 7s. 6d.
London, England, 1870-12-28

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London, England, 1870-12-28

THE RAILWAY ACCIDENT ON THE GREAT
NORTHERN LINE.

Some later particulars connected with the terrible acci-
dent at Bell Bar signal-station have reached us. After
the accident the engine-driver, under instructions from
Unwin, the signalman, ran on to Hatfield, and-
presently brought back some local assistance.
Telegraphic news from Hatfield also promptly-
brought Mr. Oakley, the general manager, and a staff
of assistants from London to the spot. Owing to the-
darkness of the evening, some time elapsed before the
bodies of those persons killed could be extricated. The re-
mains of five men and one boy were at length got out of
the ddbris, and the bodies of two women—the wife and
sister of the signalman Unwin, who were walking by the
side of the line at the time, bringing his afternoon meal
to this man—were subsequently found quite dead, having,
been struck by the overturned carriages. There were two
others—a man and a boy—who were walking upon the
line also injured and a third man, a passenger in one of
the leading carriages, is very seriously hurt,and lying in
one of the company's cottages at Bell-bar. Examination
into the cause of the disa,ter soon discovered that it was
owing t 6 the fracture of the leading near wheel of the front
break, which, having flown into six pieces, let down its
axle upon the permanent way, and after tearing up
the line for a short distance, ultimately fell over
and threw off the two succeeding carriages. The pas-
sengers in the train who were not killed, with the exception
named above, suffered no serious injury. The wheel which
broke was nearly new, having been running only ten
months. It was from the manufactory of Messrs. Cammel
an Co., of Sheffield. The bodies of the dead are not yet
identified, and the inquest cannot be opened until to-day.
London, England, 1870-12-28

MARKETS,

METROPOLITAN MEAT MARKET, TursbAy.--There have
been fair supplies of meat on offer here to-day. The trade has
been heavy, and prices have been rather easier. Beef from 28.
Bd. to ss. 4d. ; mutton 3s. 4d. to ss. ; veal 48. 10d. to Is. 2(1. ;
and pork 3s. 4d. to ss. per 81b., by the carcase.

METROPOLITAN HAY AND STRAW MARKET, TUESDAY.
—There was a moderate supply on offer at the market to-day.
The trade was quiet, at about previous quotations. Prime
dow hay, 130 s. to 140 s. ; inferior ditto, 110 s. to 120 s. ; prime
first-cut clover, 130 s. to 140 s. ; inferior ditto, 115 s. to 1255.
prime second-cut clover, 128 s. to 1355. ; inferior ditto, 105 s. to
115 s. ; and straw, Us, to 38s, per load.
London, England, 1870-12-28

SMALL HOPE FOR THE FRENCH.

A. military correspondent of the Times gives a minute
account of the performances of the German army, and
the means at its command. He argues at length
on the great superiority of the German soldier to the
Frenchman in physical power, the completeness of
the arrangements for supplying the German forces with
ammunition and food, upon the demoralised state of
the French, and the excellence of the chassepot as com-
pared with the needlegun. His final summing up is ex-
ceedingly unfavourable to the French. It might be con-
sidered decisively so, were it not that he writes from the
German headquarters, and thus the information he gets
respecting the Army of the Loire may be open to ques-
tion. However, here it is : " Looking back over the events
of this short campaign of the Loire since Prince Frederick
Charles came down with his victorious troops from Metz,
and took the command, one cannot but be struck by the
want of fighting power shown by the French, and their
increasing demoralisation. M. Gambetta thinks to find
favour with fortune by changing his generals. To have
any fair hope of winning he must change his men too, or
at least their condition of mind and body. From what
intelligence I can pick up, the inference cannot but be
drawn that the Army of the Loire, if army it can be
called, is not only demoralised, but almost mutinous.
The men have learnt to expect ill success whenever
they meet their foes. I have heard of officers shot for
not leading on their men, and of men muttering that
they will shoot Gambetta if he refuses to make peace.
One may admire the tenacity and pt rsistence of the man.
Certainly he has created and equipped an army in an ex-
traordinary short space of time, and while there is life
hope cannot be denied. But if hope be carried so far as
to prevent the sick man from taking the only medicine
likely to restore him, it savours more of recklessness than
of courage."
London, England, 1870-12-28

A. REMARKABLE PROJECT.

In Dr. Russell's last letter from Versailles appears a
a very important paragraph. It indicates for the first
time a prospect of General Trochu not giving in, even
when the food of Paris is quite exhausted. He means to
retire to Mont Valdrien, and leave the capital to take care
of itself :—" I have now arrived at the conclusion, with a
moral certainty to my own mind, that General Trochu is
forming a vast intrenched camp under the guns of For
Valdrien, into which he intends to retire when Paris is all
but starved and the population is becoming troublesome.
As the Provost of Dumfries said, "Even I, my ain self,
may be mistaken." But that is my theory. The fort is in
itself a little town ; it is safe from fire ; it commands
Paris. Day after day I have seen long convoys of carts
going along the road from Courbevoie to the rear of the
the fort, as if heavily laden, end returning briskly,
as if light. The labour bestowed on the intrenchments
and their extent indicate some large scheme.
In good maps there is a windmill marked about 800
metres to the W.N.W. of Val4rien. This is the centre of
one great redoubt. There is another still larger —to the
south of the Mill Battery, and beyond it to the south,
again--that is, nearer to the German position—is yet
another work, with its front defended by rifle-pits.
There can be no question about the intention of these
intrenched positions ; they can cover a very large
force ; nor can there be any doubt but that the Ger-
mans intend to try the " metal " of the French guns
and their own by opening fire on various points which
appear assailable.
London, England, 1870-12-28

THE TOTAL ECLIPSE OF THE SUN.

The Glasgow Daily Mail publishes the following special
telegram from a correspondent with the eclipse expedi-
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" Catania, December 23, 1870.
" The Sicilian eclipse expedition was attended with but
partial success, owing to the bad weather.
"No observations were possible at Catania, where
Lockyer was, or at Etna, where Roscoe had made his
preparations.
"At Syracuse and Porte Auguste the observers were
more fortunate. The American observations of the ex-
istence of a green line in the spectrum of the corona, if
confirmed, indicate, probably, a new element. Watson,
the American, saw the corona to perfection, and some
beautiful sketches were obtained. The photographs were
good ; chemical observations moderately good."

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Number of beds now occupied, 120.
N-umber of beds available with proposed addition, 164.
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London, England, 1870-12-28

RAILWAY TRAVELLING.

Two shocking accidents have occurred on railways
this week through the tires of the wheels of the
carriages giving way. The last disaster alone has
been attended with loss of life, but the first would
have resulted most terribly had there been any pas-
sengers in the train, as the eighteen waggons and
two guards' vans, of which it consisted,
were hurled over an embankment, at
Carlisle, twenty feet in height. It is strange
that although on our long lines of railway the
tires of the wheels are apparently tested at every sta-
tion, accidents to them should nevertheless so fre-
quently occur. it has often been remarked that the
momentary teats applied at the stations are very in-
adequate.
London, England, 1870-12-28

GENERAL TRG CHU AND MONT VALERIEN.

The Times, referring to the pravisioning of Mont
Val&len by General Trochu, says—Taking the information
as correct, there is little doubt that General Trochu'g
strategy may give a new turn to the catastrophe to which
the siege of Paris is visibly tending. By taking
up a positbm out of Paris, yet so. clo ie to
Paris, he may flatter himself that he could render Paris
untenable or give sufficient employment to the Ger-
man Army to prevent any large detachments
being deSpatched to support Prince Frederick Charles,
Mecklenburg, Alguteuffeli or Von. Werder. It would be
idle to speculate upon the result of this new combination
of circumstances, for it seems natural to foresee that the
concentration of all the effective forces at Mont ValJrien
would determine the surrender not only of the city, but
also of the forts miel defensive works around it. Masters
of the whole inner and outer lines of the city, the Ger-
mans would then engage in conflict with Trochu's camp-,
which, whatever advantage it might confer noon either of
the combatants, would inflict dreadful sufferings on the
defenceless population. For our part, we are inclined
to think it more natural that, if he retires beyond the im-
mediate precincts of the city, Trochu, while reserving for
himself and for his army the fullest freedom of action,will
also allow the city to regain the control over its own desti-
nies, enabling it thus to come to terms with the besiegers,
and to negotiate not only for its immediate surrender,
but also for 6.11 armistice and a peace, to which
Trochu himself, and tile Commanders of the Provincial
Armies, and the Government And the nation may accede
or not, according as the proposed terms may wear con-
sistent with the honour and with the true interests of the
country. With Trochu entrenched at Mont Valerien, the
city might be left in the keeping of its own National
Guard, and a suspension of hostilities might thus be agreed
upon to allow leisure for the long-desired convocation of a
Constituent Assembly.
London, England, 1870-12-28

INSULT TO MR. OW RUSSELL,

letter from Versailles states that some Prussian
soldiers, in the search for arms, forcibly entered the
411artments of Mr. Odo Russell, and conducted them-
selves in the most insulting manner.
An aide-de-camp of the King of Prussia hap-
-131:11111g to be in another part of the house, came to
1::t. Russell's assistance, and the soldiers withdrew,
tit Without offering the slightest apology.
London, England, 1870-12-28

S ADLE RS WELLS.

The pantomime at this house bears the title of " Sinbad
the Sailor; or, Harlequin Navigation and the Great Roc
of the Diamond Valley." Sinbad's voyage and the deve-
lopment of the plots against his life are the principal
features of the pantomime, and afford an opportunity of
displaying some artistic and pretty scenery. A consider-
able amount of life is thrown into the performance by the
capital acting of Mr. W. Bailey. A hearty reception
was given the pantomime by a very full house last even-
ing.
London, England, 1870-12-28

MARRIAGES.'

On the 22d inst., at Buxhall, Arthur Hickman, son of
Henry William James Windsor, of Woodford, Essex,
to Emma, the daughter of John Youngman, of Buxhall,
Suffolk.

On the 22d inst., at St. Barnabas', Upper Holloway,
Christopher James Clarke, Esq., 0.E., soh of the late
John Clarke, Esq., of New Parks, near Leieester, to
Caroline, eldest surviving daughter of the late Bev. A.
Wade, rector of Elton, county of Durham.

DEATHS.

On the 22d inst., at Poulton Hey, Bromborough, Cheshire,
Henry Ashton, Esq., aged 75.
On the 21st inst., at Fort Granite, co. Wicklow, Thomas
Stratford Dennis, Esq., aged 90.

London : Printed by GIDEON ACLAND BOYCE, of
No. 112, Strand, Printer, and Published by him at
THE Surf Office, No. 112, Strand, in the Precinct of the
Savoy, in the County of Middlesex.
Wednesday, December 28, 1870.
London, England, 1870-12-28

ADELPHI THEATRE ROYAL.—SoIe Pro-
prietor, Mr. BENJAMIN WEBSTER ; Managers, Mr. B.
WEBSTER and Mr. F. B. CHATTERTON.—THIS EVENING,
at 7, a new Drama, in One Act. SMOKE. Mr. Billington,
Mr. Ashley, Mr. C. IL Stephenson, Mrs. Billington, 'and Miss
Furtado. After which, THE MISTLETOE BOUGH. Mrs. A.
Mellon. Miss Elise Holt, Mademoiselle Debreaux, Mdlle.
Camilla Dubois, Miss t' ellew, Miss M. Cooper, and Miss Bella
Moore, Mi. Brittain Wright, Mr. John Rouse. and Mr. Odell ;
And THE MILLINER'S HOLIDAY, Mr. John Rouse and Miss
Emma Barnett.
London, England, 1870-12-28

SOCIETY for ORGANISING- CHARITABLE
RELIEF and REPRESSING MENDICITY.
President—The Lord Bishop of LONDON.
Chairman—The Earl of LICHFIELD.
Treasurer—H. B. Praed, Esq.
Hon. Secs.—Alsager Hay Hill and George M. Hicks, Fags.
Objeot of the Society.—The establishment of a Charity Office
in every Poor Law District in the metropolis, such office to be
the recognised centre of charitable organisation in each district.
DISTRICT COMMITTEES in union with the Society :
ST. MARYLEBONE.—Office, 151, Marylebone-road, N.W.
ST. GEORGE'S, Hanover-square. -Office, 28, Mount-street,
Grosvenor square, W.
WESTMINSTER.—Office, 38, James's-street, S.W.
PADDINGTON.—Office, 3, Leinster-street, W.
MILE-END OLD-TOWN.—Office, Vestry-hall, Banoroft-road,
Mile-end-road, E.
BATTERSEA.—Office, 3, Verona-street, York-road, S.W.
LAMBETH.—Office, 49, Upper Kennington-lane, S.E.
CLAPHAM.—Office, 11, Polygon, S.W.
CHELSEA.-01fice, 57, Flood-street, S.W.
KENSINGTON.—Office, 39, Holland-street, W.
HAMPSTEADOffice, corner of Church-lane, High-street,
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DEPTFORD.—Office, St. John's Mission-hall, King-street, Broad-
way, S.E.
ST. MARY, NEWINGTON.—Office 188, Walworth-road, S.E.
ST. GILES'S-IN-THE-FlELDS.—Office, 7, High-street, St. Gilcs'.
ST. PANCRAS.—Office, 17, N. oburn-buildings' W.C.
CONTRIBUTIONS toward. the extension of this organisation
throughout the metropolis may be paid at the office of the
Society, or to Messrs. Coutts and Co., 50, Strand, W.C.
The funds of the central office are for purposes of organisa-
tion only, not for relief.
C. B. P. BOSANQUET, Secretary.
C. J. RIBTON-TURNER, Organising Secretary.
Office, 15. Buckingham-street, Strand, 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, Hon. Sec., 5, Red Lion-square, W. 0., London ; and at the
Union Bank of London (Carey-street Branch), W.C.

II HE LAIEST EDITION of " THE SUN '
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London, England, 1870-12-28

THE TERRIBLE ACCIDENT ON THE GREAT
NORTHERN RAILWAY. .

Up to a late hour last night all .the bodies had not been
identified. The coffins are numbered in the following
order :

The first is the body of the signalman's sister, whose
name is Kershaw. She was killed while walking on the
line.

The second has been identified as the body of a gentle-
man's servant, on a journey to Sandy, named James
Pullen. He was identified by means of a photograph.
The third has been ascertained to be Mr. Branston, a
cattle dealer of Glatton, near Stilton. He had upwards
of £lOO in money in his pockets, and for a time his body
was claimed as that of Mr. Wren, a fishmonger, of
Luton, who, however, was seen in. Hatfield this morning
uninjured.
The fourth has not been identified. This is the body
of an elderly man, who is described as having in his pos-
session a bunch of keys, two small baskets of figs, and a
bundle with a pair of shoes in it. No further identifica-
tion of this body is possible.
The fifth is the body of a lad about 14 years of age. In
his pocket the half of a return ticket to Wheathampstead
was found, showing that he was returning from a London
holiday. He wore a gilt, chain and watch.
The sixth is believed to be the body of the man named
Potter. This passenger is the only one who was not
killed outright, and he has been described as Mr. Potter,
tobacconist and newsagent, of 77, St. John's-street-road,
Clerkenwell.

The seventh is a lad of about 16 years of age, and in
his pocket was found a ticket from King's Cross to Peter-
borough. He had a handkerchief marked in capital let-
ters, " G. W. E. H."
The eighth body is that of Mrs. ()swim the signalman's
wife, and this lies at Bell Bar.
London, England, 1870-12-28

HOLBORN.

Mr. Dion Bouicault's drama of 11Jezebel," which has
been nightly increasing in popularity, was performed here
last evening in conjunctfon with Mr. T. W. Robertson's
amusing comic piece of " The Breach of Promise,'
brought out at the Globe in April last year. The strong
attraction thus provided seemed to exert a corresponding
influence over the holiday folks, by whomilthe entertain-
ments were heartily enjoyed.
London, England, 1870-12-28

THE PROPOSED CONFERENCE.

BRUSSELS, December 27.
The Paris and Bordeaux Governments have agreed
t: the participation of France in the London Con-
ence. M. Chandordy sent off on the 19th a cir-
e
Illar to the French agents abroad. .

VIENNA, December 27.
The Presse states that the Ottoman ambassador has
received instructions to request a modification of the
6
‘lPulations affecting the Straits.

ROUMAI\TIA AND THE PORTE.
CONSTANTINOPLE, December 27.
I,r he Porte considers Prince Charles's conduct dis-
respectful and illegal. It will resist discussion on
'e Principalities at the Conference,
London, England, 1870-12-28

ENGLAND AND HER COLONIES.

There is much reason to apprehend, says the Stawlard
that the year now fast closing in upon us will be marked
by a disastrous change in the firm and cordial relations
which have hitherto existed between England and her
colonies. Theie is a perceptible relaxation in the ties
which formerly united them. In place of the
close sympathy and mutual trust which once knit
them together, there are too many signs of indiffer-
ence on the one side and mistrust on the other.
The colonies no longer look to the mother country with
the assurance of Imperial sympathy and protection, and
the policy of the Home Government is too well-calculated
to produce the impression that they are regarded as an
encumbrance of which England would gladly be rid.
There was a time when she fought long and desperately
to retain her sway over revolting dependencies. In
these days it seems to be the main object of our
Colonial Administration to force those which are con-
spicuously loyal to break away from their allegiance.
Such is the conviction too generally entertained among
our fellow-subjects in many of our most flourishing
dependencies, and it is impossible to deny that they have
ample grounds for forming such an opinion. Unless
Englishmen are prepared to see their country reduced to
the level of a third-rate Power, it is high time
that they should speak out. This attempt to drive
the colonies into separation is not an isolated blunder.
It is part and parcel of a deliberate scheme which gives
coherent force and meaning to the foreign, colonial, and
military policy of the present Government. England is
proud of her colonies, and recognises in them one of the
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first elements of her grandeur as a European Power and
of the commercial prosperity of the empire. As a nation,
we most earnestly repudiate all sympathy with the
cold and repellent attitude of the present Government to-
wards them. The English people value and cherish the
bond which unites the colonies with the mother country,
and we are sanguine that no long time will elapse before a
voice will go out to them from the Ilritish Parliament
which will assure them that the policy of alienation has
no sanction whatever from the country at large.
London, England, 1870-12-28

OUR MILITARY SYSTEM.

Commenting on the Conscription Law on the Conti-
nent, the Daily News remarks : We shall not have Eng-
land endeavouring to put on that species of armour. By
all means let us have our army subjected to severe revi-
sion and improvement ; let us have plenty of efficient
reserves ; let us, if possible, have all our young
men sufficiently familiar with drill to be avail-
able as recruits in time of need ; but do not
let us adopt a system so thoroughly out of keeping
with the character and the traditions of the nation.
In the able speech which he recently delivered at
Manchester, Mr. Trevelyan, M.P., pointed out that at
this very moment we have far more men receiving a cer-
tain amount of drill than we could organize, victual, and
equip with artillery, so as to make theta actually useful
in the field. In our periodical panics about the condition
of our land forces, increased numbers are the first thing
thought of, whereas efficiency ought to have easy
Precedence. If we were suddenly to adopt a modi-
fied Prussian system of compulsory military service,
as Russia has done, we should find ourselves in a condi-
tion fit to provoke the laughter of gods and men. We
should be unable to move hand or foot by reason of the
clog of numbers; and it would be a bad day for England
if she should find herself in this dilemma, with some pres-
sing demand upon her for immediate action. When we
have rooted out the abuses that exist in our
regular army ; when we have trained our volunteers and
imposed a rigorous examination upon their officers; when
we have increased our militia and exacted something like
efficiency from them also--all which things ought to be
set about directly—we may turn to a possible increase in
numbers. Perhaps by that time we may be think-
ing that England wants more ships rather than more
men.
London, England, 1870-12-28

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/THEATRE ROYAL, HAYMARKET.-Thirty-
_lL second Night of a NEW FAIRY COMEDY. rills
EVENING (Wednesday) at Seven, O'Keefe's Musical Piece, THE
POOR SOLDIER, with selections from the original music.
Patrick, Miss Fanny Wright, Norah, Miss Fanny Gwynne.
After which, at a quarter to Eight o'clock, a new Fairy Comedy,
in Three Acts, entitled THE PALACE OF TRUTH. Characters
by Mr. Buckstone, Messrs. Kendal, Everill, Clark, Braid,
Rogers, Mesdames Robertson, Chippendale, C. Hill, Fanny
Wright, and Fanny Gwynne. Act I. Garden of King Phanor's
Country House. Act 11. Interior of the Palace of Truth. Act
111. The Avenue of Palms. Followed by UNCLE'S WILL.
Mr. Kendal and Miss Robertson. Concluding with the Farce
of THE SPECTRE BRIDEGROOM. Box arta) open daily from
10 till 5.
London, England, 1870-12-28

ASTLEY'S.

This once famous house, after a long seclusion from the
theatrical world, was re-opened last night, under the
management of Mr. John Baum, with a grand pantomi-
mic representation, resplendent with colour. The plot of
the pantomime, which rejoices in the whimsical title of
" Harlequin Little Tommy Tittlemouse and the Eleven
Dancing Princesses ; or, Deedle Deedle Dumplin and the
Silver Frog," is an ingenious combination of the most
known legends of fairyland, and all the prominent heroes
of juvenile romance make their appearance to delight the
youthful portion of the audience, and to revive memories
of the earliest days of their elders. The transformation
scene, which is of the most georgeous, brilliant, and fanci-
ful design, brings this most successful pantomime to an
end. The attendance was crowded and enthusiastic.
Everything went off satisfactorily, and without the sligh-
test hitch, while the plaudits which followed the fall of
the curtain, and the calls for Mr. John Baum and Mr.
Grieve (the artist), augured well for a long and successful
run of this excellent pantomime. The mounting and
dresses were of the first order, the acting spirited, and the
characters well sustained.
London, England, 1870-12-28

SAD nND.

Mrs. Holbrook, the widow of a late well-to-do farmer
at Chewstoke, has just died under the following circum-
stances :—For the last twelve months the deceased, who
was sixty-two years old, had been addicted to intemperate
habits, and had sold everything she could lay her hands
upon to procure drink. On Friday she walked to Bristol,
pledged her son's top coat, and, having spent the money in
drink, returned to Chewstoke in a state of intoxication.
She was found on Saturday morning in a dying condition
in her own orchard, and expired a few minutes afterwards.
These were the shocking details which came to light at
the coroner's inquest.

CHRISTMAS ENTERTAINMENTS.

PRINCESSES.

The adventures of Gil Blas form the Christmas piece
here. The main incidents are travestied in a manner
sufficiently humorous, and Mr. Farnie exhibits abundant
practical fun in his writing, and the burlesque plays a
reasonable time. Mrs. Howard Paul acted and sung with
inimitable spirit and grace as the hero ; Miss Minnie
Sydney, as the bandit Rolando, looks one of the most
picturesque of a picturesque group of brigands ;
while from Miss Lydia Maitland as Lady Aurora, a
pretty Spanish girl, Miss May Holt, Miss Merton, and
Miss O'Hara, who sustained the parts respectively of the
fashionable actress Florimonde and the rustic Andalusian
lovers, the praise of having acquitted themselves very
pleasingly must not be withheld. Mr. Shiel Barry repre-
sents Dr. Sangrado—most famous of quacks—with consi-
derable humour and a rich Irish brogue. Mr. Guy Linton
contrives to make the part of the provincial tragedian
Zapata not a little amusing. The music, which is
arranged by Mr. Frank Musgrave, is lively and agree-
able, while the scenery, painted by Mr. F. Lloyds, has
the merit of being tasteful and, especially in the closing
scene, splendid.
London, England, 1870-12-28

MARKETS,

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report. They are forwarded direct, and the most careful
arrangements are made to ensure their prompt dispatch.
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Birmingham, Corn—Thursday. a week.
Bristol, Cattle—Thursday. f 1 Potatoes—Daily.
~ Corn—Tuesday and „ Produce—Daily.
Thursday. ~ Provision—Daily.
Clyde, Crushed Sugar—Dally. Leeds, Cattle—Wednesday.
Cork, Butter—Daily. ~ Corn—Tuesday.
~ Corn—Saturday. Leith, Corn—Saturday.
Doncaster, Cattle--Saturday. Liverpool, Cattle—Monday.
Corn—Saturday. „ Corn—Opening Tues-
Dubliin, Cattle—Thursday. day and Friday.
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89S. per quarter. SHIPPING LIST, arrivals at Gravesend, Fal-
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NEW YoRS PRICES, daily, 395. per quarter.
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less than twelve months.
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THE FROST.

About seven o'clock last night the snow began to fall
heavily, and at four this morning it had a depth of
from six inches to a foot. About 60,000 persons went to
the Parks yesterday for skating and sliding. The
official reports of the icemen of the Royal
Humane Society state that on the Serpentine, the
Round Pond, and Cie Long Water there were about
17,000 skaters and sliders. A man, name unknown, fell
on the Serpentine about five o'clock in the afternoon and
broke his leg. He was attended by Dr. Rentzsch, of
Leader-street, Chelsea, who happened to be passing at
the time, A young lady fell and broke her collar-bone
while skating. Both went to St. George's Hospital.
In St. James's Park there were about 11,000 skaters and
sliders. The ice is described as being dangerous in
many parts, and some persons fell in, but they were
rescued without much difficulty. Sixteen persons were also
attended at the tent for cut heads and other injuries. In
Regent's Park there were from 15,000 to 20,000 persons
on the ice. The most serious case of injury which occurred
during the day was that of a young man who, in falling,
broke his wrist. He went to the Royal Humane-Society's
tent at once, where his wrist was set by Dr. Norton, and
he was then able to go home. Ten persons were also
attended for cut heads. The Ice is in good condition
there, and no one fell in during the day. In
Battersea-park about 5,000 persons went on the
ice yesterday. A serious accident happened to
a Mr. Steward, residing at Wandsworth. He came
in collision with another person while skating, and falling
heavily, broke his leg. A boy was severely cut by a skate,
and there were about a dozen cases of cut heads. In Vic-
toria Park about 7,000 persons went on the ice, and at
the Crystal Palace about 6,000. No accidents were re-
ported. The upper parts of the Thames are now frozen
over, and yesterday, in consequence of the large quantity
of detached ice, floating about, the steamboat traffic was
partially suspended.
London, England, 1870-12-28

QUEEN'S.

The Shakspearian drama has proved sufficiently attrac-
tive at this theatre to warrant the prolongation of the run
of " A Midsummer Night's Dream" over the holidays,
and thus no change in the bills has taken place. In the
course of a fortnight Mr. and Mrs. Rousby will reappear
in the popular historical play of " Twixt Axe and
Crown," which will be revived for a short time prior to
the production of Mr. Tom Taylor's new play of "Joan
of Arc."
London, England, 1870-12-28

A. GERMAN ON THE ALABAMA CLAIMS.

Professor Bluntschli, of the University of Heidel-
berg, has just published an interesting article on the
Alabama claims, in an international quarterly review.
He considers the complAint against England touch-
ing the recognition of the Confederate States as
a belligerent, was not founded, because the North
treated the South as belligerents and not as rebels,
and because the blockade of the Southern ports was
an act affecting foreign States. In the case of a civil
war those who revolt are belligerents when
they have an organised army, when they ob-
serve the laws of war in carrying on hos-
tilities, and when they fight in good faith
for their public rights. All these requisites were
found in the case of the Confaderate States. The
English proclamation of neutrality he derends on
the ground that all States which do not take part in
a war must be neutral whether they proclaim it or not.
The Professor then examines seriatim the special grie-
vances of the Americans in connection with
the Alabama, and says that by allowing the depar-
ture of the vessel which they might have prevented,
and her subsequent equipment, the English Govern-
ment violated the provisions of the
Foreign Enlistment Act, and gave the
American Government a claim for compensation. He
draws a distinction, however, between the direct and
indirect consequences of such an act, the actual
destruction of ships, and the injury to commerce pro-
duced by insecurity. For the direct consequences he
holds that England should be responsible, but not
for the indirect. The individuals who lost ships or
cargoes cannot claim anything from the English Go-
vernment, but the United States can do so as a nation.
Satisfaction may take one of four forms:-1, A ces-
sion of territory; 2, the payment of money; 3, an
apology ; 4, a declaration of principles to prevent the
recurrence of such a question for the future. He
considers the second and fourth combined would
constitute a satisfaction for past injury, and a guaran-
tee of security for the future.
London, England, 1870-12-28

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Vl' AD AME IUSSAUD'S EXHIBITION, Baker-
street.---On view Portrait Models of the es-Emperor and
Empress of the French, and Prince Imperial. Also, Marshal
Bazaine, Marshal Canrobert, General Trochu, &c., 86c. &c.—
Admission, ls. ; Children under Ten Years of age, 6d. Extra
Rooms, 6d. extra. Open from 10 a.m. till 10 p.m.
London, England, 1870-12-28

MADAME TUSSA UD'S EXHIBITION, Baker-
street.—On view Portrait Models of the King and
Crown Prince of Prussia, Prince Leopold of Hohenzollern. Also
Count von Bismarck and Count von Moltke.—Admission ls. ;
ohildren under ten years of age, 6d. Extra rooms, 6d. extra.—
Open from 10 a.m. till 10 p.m.
London, England, 1870-12-28

THE DRAGON OF WANTLEY ; or, Harlequin
Old Mother Shipton,will be produced To-night (Wednesday)
December 28, and positively withdrawn on Saturday, February
25. Places can be eecured from the first until the last date.
MORNING PERFORMANCES every WEDNESDAY and
SATURDAY therefore, to prevent disappointment, an early
application for seats is respectfully requested. Box-office
open from Ten till Five daiIy.—THEATRE ROYAL DRURY-
LANE.
London, England, 1870-12-28

CRYSTAL PALACE.

The Palace was well patronised by the holiday folk yes-
terday. The Pantomime of " Gulliver ; or, Harlequin
Brobdignag and the Demon Bow-wow gave the utmost
satisfaction. Of the piece and the manner in which it has
been put upon the stage a notice has already appeared in
these columns. The Palace was ablaze with light, and
even more than ever brilliant in colour. Exquisite taste,
without tawdriness, is everywhere displayed in the deco-
rations ; and the great Christmas tree, laden as it is with
countless shining, treasures, and its branches thickly
draped in snow, is not the least wonderful of the many
wonderful things which the youthful portion of the visitors
will gaze upon and admire during the holidays.
London, England, 1870-12-28

THE SIEGE OF MEZIERES.

An official despatch, dated Couvin, December 23,
force,
been received, which states that a large Prussian
Zee, amounting to 15,000 men, have arrived before
41ezieres with eighty guns.
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It is reported that- the bombardment is to corn-
14nee immediately.
Encouuters have taken place between the Prussian
t
r°ol3B and the Franc-Tiireurs.

THE FRENCH GOVERNMENT AND THE
REPUBLIC,

At Bordeaux yesterday (the 26th) a grand review
°f between 15,000 and 20,000 National Guards took
Place.
Cremieux was present, and previous to the
close of the proceedings he made a speech, in
which he said the Government had determined- to
~
'ePress in the strongest manner all violence and re-
4etion. The Republic, he remarked, could alone
eve France, and would save her.
Immense enthusiasm prevailed. All the National
ward and the great crowd of persons present
44°11ted " Vive la Republic."
The officers of the Guard all proudly swore to
defend the Republic to the last.
London, England, 1870-12-28

THE MILITARY SITUATION.

The most important stragetic movement recorded
of some days is the retreat of German troops
through Nogent-le-Rotrou, which is now evacuated.
The great body of the covering army has thus
been drawn further to the west, and nearer to the
capital, so as to make head against both Chauzy and
the new army from Cherbourg, which lately began
its march, whilst at the same time keeping an eye
upon Bourbaki. By drawing nearer to Paris the
forces of Prince Frederick Charles will be less
scattered, and less liable to be taken at a disadvan-
tage. This backward movement shows that prepara-
tions are being made to meet the general attack
of all the French armies, which now becomes immi-
nent.
London, England, 1870-12-28

(\/CORNING PERFORMANCES of the Grand
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