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London, England, 1870-09-07

THE TERMS OF PEACE.

The Times remarks that Alsace and Lorraine—German
Lorraine, or, in other words, the possession of Metz and a
small strip of Lorraine, together with the Vosges and the
whole of Alsace, are the very lowest terms on which the
most peaceable •Germans are inclined to treat with
France. They must have Metz, if for no other
reason, because the present war has shown how
formidable a fortress it can be in the hands of an enemy.
They must have the Vosges, because this range is the
natural boundary of Alsare ; and Alsace, and, above
all things, Strasburg, the Germans are resolved
to have. But it is right to repeat that there
are very many in Germany whe will not be at
all satisfied- with these terms. It is well known
that the purely military strategists who surround the
King of Prussia are far more exacting in their
demands. They feel sure that their present
successes win only embitter France still more
against Germany. They ask, " Why leave an enemy
any power to do you harm when you have' him once
for all upon the hip?" With snob it is not surprising to
hear of German Generals, and perhaps even German
statesmen, who talk of running the future frontier between
France and Germany on the lime of the Meuse, and
making the defiles of the Argonne the boundary between
the two countries. There is a pieoe of very old but
yap good counsel which advises us to agree with our
adversaries quickly, era our advice to France en this
occasion is, says the Times, to come to toms as speedily
as she can with Germany, even though those terms include
the loss of Alsace, Metz, and a strip of Lorraine.
London, England, 1870-09-07

AN EXTRAORDINARY STORY.

A story is current in Paris which would account for the
difference between the paper and the effective force of the
army, and which to a certain extent explains why the
Emperor rushed into war, although he knew he was
unprepared for it. Of late years his Civil List
has not been large enough to provide for the lavish ex-
pense of his Court, his largesse to his adherents,
and the secret service money which was required to
keep up the love of Imperialism among his subjects,
About two millions sterling were therefore yearly taken
from the Ministry of War, and handed over to him.
This larceny was concealed by stores figuring on the
accounts which never had been bought, and by looting
the' money which was paid into the military treasury
by those who were drawn for the conscription to enable
Government to buy substitutes. Regiments, conse-
quently, which were nominally 2,000 strong, only had
an effective of 1,500 ; the money for the substitute
and the supposed yearly cost of that substitute, were
appropriated to the Civil List. When the Emperor was
obliged, a few months ago, to yield to the cry for parlia-
mentary government, he knew that the next Legisla-
tive Assembly would contain so many Constitutionalists
that, even if there were still an Imperial
majority, the scandalous fraud would be brought
to light. His only chance, therefore, was to wage
war; a successful campaign gained might put off
parliamentary government, or, if that were impossible,
the falling off in men and stores might be ascribed to the
war. Marshal Lebceuf hoped that even with the small
force at his command one victory might be won, and that
a glorious peace would then be concluded. He and
the personal adherents of the Emperor were in the
secret, but they we re all tarred with the same
brush ; and they felt that they must sink or swim
with their master, and that, for them as well as for him,
the only 'chance of impunity was in this one victory.
But the chief robs, the subordinates will rob too. The
Emperor and his Minister of War found that
they could not well count on the men and stores
which they imagined they possessed. Food and ammui-
Con were found to be wanting for a movement across
the frontier; hence the delay to attack, and the
subsequent disasters. I give this story as I have
heard it from persons in a position to know what has
passed " behind the curtain." What confirms it to my
mind is, that many personal adherents of the Emperor
who have occupied official positions, and had no private
fortunes before the Empire, notoriously spent double their
salaries, and are now the owners of houses, estates, and
other equally solid investments.—Daily News.
London, England, 1870-09-07

A POSSULE COMPLICATION.

.The Paris correspondent of the New fork Herald has
telegraphed to that journal, aimeuncing that he had seen
a letter from a person high in office at St. Petersburg,
stating that the Russian Government was seriously
alarmed at the state of affairs in Poland,-? There is a great
agitation in favour of France, and nut4eis of Poles are
leaving to offer their services in the French -army. On the
other hand a movement is on foot in the :daltic provinces
of the Russian Empire in favour of annexation_ to the
German Confederation, andis gaining ground. The Rus-
SianG-overnment is on the horns of a dilemma. his be-
lieved that in self-defence Russia will be dompellbd to
take part in'the war.

1:11,', 'REVOLUTION" IN 1.

i.AN('F.

The correspondent of the Ar,,,,,(7,7icst(i;'

vtli iD(Y, 'vi ,

from Paris on Monday, says late On Saturd,ty nhjht the
Council of Ministers, presided over by the Empress, was
held at the Tuilerie4 to consider the sitlla',ion. Count
Palikao, speaking in the. name of himself anel his col-
leagues, said there WibS no doubt of the intention of the
itepnblican party to get tip a series of " manifestations"
hOotile to the dynasty, but if her Majesty would con-
sent the Ministry would pledge themselves to put thet.
down. The Empress -becaMe greatly excited,, aria`
with tears replied she could not think of giving

her consent to the employment of force, and would uo.
permit a drop of French blood to be shedto retain hersell
or hei family in their.positiOns. General Palikao aslsed
her to reflect during the nigiht, aiid give them a final
answer'next morning. A second council was held at half-
134=st'ithr blithe following day (Sunday), and on the ques-
tion:being put to the Empress, she made this memorable
reply; " I persist in my refusal ; I prefer pity to power."
London, England, 1870-09-07

THREE FARMS BURNT DOWN.

At seven o'clock on Monday, a fire, said too be the work
of an incendiary, broke out on a farm at Hardwicke, a
village about seven miles from Cambridge. A strong
wind blowing at the time, and no means being at hand to
stay the course of the fire, it spread to two others, which,
with a workshop, were entirely burnt down. An engine
went from Cambridge, but was not of much service. The
efforts of the labourers, combined with a heavy rain fall-
ing, prevented it spreading to the outbuildings and the
produce in the yards. The farms were in the occupation
of Messrs. Hodson and Allen, and were said to be in-
sured.

Orders have been received at the Royal William
Victualling ,Yard, Devonport, to discontinue the manu-
facture of extra supplies of biscuit, which has been going
on for some time past, and to effect the immediate dis-
charge of the extra men taken on a month since.

At the Liverpool Police-court yesterday Charlotte
Elliot, a young woman from Ashford, Kent, was com-
mitted for trial on a charge of wilfully murdering her
child a few days ago at Liverpool. The unfortunate
;woman had previously been committed for trial on the
same charge by the coroner's jury.
London, England, 1870-09-07

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PROPOSALS OF PEACE.

[The Times Berlin correspondent telegraphs the
following :—Russia contemplates proposing a Con-
gress for restoring peace. Prussia is sure to decline.
Prussia will probably ask Austria to explain the
object of her armaments. Three South German
capitals demand reunion with the North.
The Munich Town Council petitioned the King
of Bavaria to join the North German Confederation.
The King, in reply, hopes that the war will secure a
happy future for Bavaria and Germany. At Stutt-
gart a monster meeting of leading politicians 'and
most respectable citizens demanded the immediate
reunion with Northern Germany. Similar demon-
strations at Carlsruhe and Mayence.]
London, England, 1870-09-07

COMMITTAL OF IRISH RIOTERS.

Twenty-one persons, nineteen of whom are Catholics
and the remaining two Protestants, have been committed
for trial on the charge of complicity in--a party riot which
took place at Strabane, in the county of Tyrone, onithe
19th of August last, on the occasion of the opening of an
eSrange 1-3E7—Mat-Omagh.
London, England, 1870-09-07

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FATAL RAILWAY ACCIDENT.

An accident, attended with fatal results, tookylace on
the Midland Railway, at Twogates, near Tainworth, on
Monday evening, sth instant. John Ancott, aged 14,
and three other boys, had been to get a wasp's
nest, and were returning across the railway. A luggage
train was Passing at the time, and the deceased Ancott,
who went past the end of the train, did not perceive the
7 p.m express train coming until it was too late. The
engine caught him by the heel of his boot, and he was
thrown by the buffer down the embankment and killed
immediately.
London, England, 1870-09-07

THE IRON AND STEEL INSTITUTE.

The Iron and Steel Institute half yearly meeting opened
yesterday at Merthyr, the Duke of Devonshire in -the,
chair. There was a large attendance, including the Mar
quie of Bute, Lord Cavendish, Sir John A. Weyne, Mr.
Richard Fothergill, M.P., Mr. 'William Rourden, Mr.,
Joseph Dodd, M.P., Mr. Robert Crawshay, Mr.
Bessimer, the President elect, Mr. Menclans, and rwe-
sentatives from the coal and iron districts of Gieit**-:'
tain, as well as visitors from kmeiica and other couniti4;
Many valuable papers were read and discussed, one
subject of special interest being the extension of light
traffic railways. A large quantity, of light rails, it was
stated were being shipped to the colonies and other parts.
The members and visitors inspected the extensive works
in the neighbourhood, and are to be entertained at a
banquet by the local iron masters to-day.

THE MEMBERS FOR rENRYN ON THE
SITUATION.

Messrs. R. N. Fowler and E. 13. Bostwick, the Conser-
vative members for Penryn and Falmouth, addresse4
their constituents at Penryn yesterdity. Mr. Fowler
criticised the Government for atte*ting a foolish
amount of legislation, such as it was totally impossible to
oarry through Parliament ; and spoke _severely of Minis-
ters for being so oblivious of the coming storm on the
Continent. Nevertheless, he cordially approved and
willingly supported the principal Government mea-
sures of the session. One branch of the
Ministerial policy, however, he strongly and em-
phatically oondemned ; the hostile attitude adapted by
the Government toward the colonies would shake the
foundations of the empire. Referring to the recent stir-
ring events in France, and the downfall of the empire,
Mr. Fowler expressed great syMpathy for one. who for
twenty years had been a good friend to England.
England, however, must take care to observe strict
riputrarity. It would be unwise for this country to
involve herself in difficulty on account of a sentimental
feeling as to which of the combatants was to possess
Alsace and Lorraine. —Mr. Eastwick dwelt at some length
and in strong terms on the present condition of the poor in
this country. The problem it presented was of the sad-
dest interest. Among the labouring classes in England
distress was more widespread, and, at the same time,
deeper and more abiding than among Irish cottiers.
There was, no work for them ; they were consequently
destitute. How was it poeiible to remedy this? Was
there any permanent remunerative employment by en-
gaging in which they would obtain relief or would they
merely -want temporary work preparatory to emigration.
CertaißW in the matter of education the Government had
blundered, obsequious to manufacturers, whose
advantage it was to 'have cheap labour, Ministers had dis-
couraged emigration ; so the labour market- continued
overstocked. The hon. member also discUSsed the Poor
Laws, and defended' his vote in support of the measure
intended to confer female suffrage. Votes of confidence
in both members were passed.
London, England, 1870-09-07

AMBASSADOR

AT THE COURT OF ST. JAMES'S.

-It is- stated on authority that M. Louis Blanc
will be appointed by the New Republic Au bai-
sador for France at the Court of St. James's. The
distinguished refugee will succeed the Marquis de
Lavalette,:whose resignation was announced on Tees-
day. M. Blanc, who has long been an exile in
England, has, left London for Paris to give his aid
in the construction of the new Government._Bir.
mina/tam Gazette.

An evening contemporary says: " We are autho-
rised to state that no official information has been
received that such an appointment has been made or
is contemplated."
London, England, 1870-09-07

PRINCE SALM-SALM.

Among the many victims of the terrible field ol
Gravelotte was Prince :Felix Salm-Salm, of the
Prussian . Grenadier Guards, whose name is well
known in connection with the short-lived Mexican
Empire. Prince Salm had served in many armies.
Born in Westphalia, he first took service in the
Prussian anny;,aiteryvards he joined the Austrians.
On;-' the brealcing- out of the great civil

v/.1i7, . the United States he hurried
1,i); nterica and offered his • sword to
'',PeSident, Lincoln. He distinguished himself greatly,
and was thanked by the President in an autograph
letter. .Subsequently he played a prominent part in
the tragedy of Mexico, and was, the confidential
friend and• adviser of the hapless Maximilian, in
wlrse dangers and captivity he shared. AnOther
brave man,Tasch, was also a prisoner, and together
they endeavoured to save Maximilian. Prince Salm
corresponded with the Emperor by means of letters
baked in loaves of bread ; they sent cigars to each
other concealing their private plans, and they tried
to force the Emperor, to whom they had sworn
fidelity, to esoape, even though their own lives paid
the forfeit. The wile of Prince Salm, described as a
lovely and high-spirited Canadian lady, exerted herself
4renuously but Vainly- in the same cause. When
Kinperor was 'condemned to death Prince Salm
wished to die with him, but was spared to be received
with high honours at Vienna, and to die a soldier's
death at (I ravelotte.

OUR SUPPLY OF RIFLES.

A Parliamentary return just issued furhishessome
interesting information relative to the supply of
rifles. The number of breech-loading infantry
rifles produced since the adoption of the Snider
breech-loading principle is 4.59,553. The number
obtained by the oonversion of muzzle-leading rifles
nit) breech-loaders is set down at 400,883. The
London, England, 1870-09-07

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SHAItr. TACTICS.

The bearing and bulling with which we were so
familiar during the days of finance and banking
companies are being repeated now that telegraph
enterprises aro so largely dealt in. The old
trick of despatching circulars filled with alarming
predictions and calculations has been renewed, and
heavy sales aro being made as of yore, in order to
make stocks look unstable. It appears that people
never grow experienced enough to treat this stale
expedient as it deserves. The trick is miserably worn,
but it always seems to answer.
London, England, 1870-03-09

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who nave a thought upon the matter; but the only
true remedy lies in severely testing the moral
and mental qualifications of those subordinates who
have the unfortunate creatures entrusted almost
wholly to their charge.

MEDICINE AS A PEOFESSION FOR, WOMEN.
The fitness of woman for professional life in
general and for the medical profession in particular
has been argued at a public meeting in London,
under the presidency of the Earl of Shaftesbury.
Miss Faithful' urged that the chief thing to wonder
at was, not that women wished to practice medicine,
but that they had over discontinued a workso essenti-
ally. womanly. With regard to what has been said of tho
preference that women showed to men doctors, both
Miss Garrett and Dr. Elizabeth Blackwell had found
more to do than they were able to accomplish. Miss
Garrett advised the students to make up their
minds to their great work, and in the course of time
they would triumph. The noble chairman, in acknow-
ledging a vote of thanks moved by Mrs. Robertson
Johnston, said he was more convinced than ever,
afterthe admirable speeches of Miss Faithful], Miss
Garrett, and Dr. Drysdale, of the soundness of the
movement which aimed to open the medical profes-
sion to women.
London, England, 1870-03-09

The Bank Returns.

The Ranieri Magazine furnishes the returns of tho ch.
culation of the public and joint-stock banks in England
and Wales for the four weeks .ending Ist of Jan., 187°'
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and Irish banks for the same period, and the average eir,
culation of the Bank of England for the four weeks endou
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previous month :

Dec 4, i Jan. 1,
1869. I 1870. Increase. Decreso'

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THE COUNCIL.

There is now not the slightest doubt that Franco
has interfered with the Council. Authorities differ
as to the nature of this interference. Some say that
the 011ivier Ministry ask only to be allowed a repre-
sentative at the council, but the Daily News cor-
respondent, amongst others, declares it to be
positive that the withdrawal of the troops is
threatened as the consequence of pronouncing for
Infallibility. It is added, likewise, that Austria has
interfered, not merely by the semi-official epistles of
Count Beust, but by directly warning the Papal
Government against the Infallibilists. Austria is
said to have signified her wishes that everything re-
lating to Church and State affairs should be left as it is.
London, England, 1870-03-09

EMIGRATION TO VIRGINIA.

The merits of Virginia as an emigration field have
received much attention lately. Air. Goldwin Smith
aids his testimony in favour of this fine State. He
says that emigrants' eyes have hitherto been fixed too
exclusively on New York and the West, to the ne-
glect of Virginia and the Southern States gcnerallv.
The Old Dominion has a rich soil, and for the most
part the climate is both healthy and temperate.
The following recommendation is very noteworthy:—
" The people are the most English of all Americans;
they are very friendly to the mother country, and
very anxious that their State should be filled up by
Enlish emigrants, not by the carpet-baggers and
their train. In the Northern States the English
emigrant now finds himself, I am sorry to say, not
only in a foreign, but in a hostile country. Wherever
the blame may lie, or whatever the cause may be,
this is the fact; and I cannot help being sensible of
it, in spite of the satisfactoriness of my own position,
and the kindnebs with . which I am personally
received." A principal source of ill-feeling are
the Irish; but there are no Irish in the Southern
States, and an English Virginia would be The best
counterpoiSe to the Irish vote. There are now a few
English in Virginia, but though they are good citizens,
and contributed during the war five times as many
soldiers in proportion as the Irish did, yet they aro
weak, scattered, and count for nothing in the estimate
of politicians. Virginia, says Mr. Goldwin Smith, is
the land of hope for tlie English in America.
London, England, 1870-03-09

TIIE ED IT C A TION CONTROVERSY.

Whilst the Land Bill is left in peace to the discus-
sion of the House of Commons, the education measure
gives rise to meetings too numerous to chronicle. Every
evening half a dozen towns discuss this great question.
But there is very little difference between one debate
of the kind and another ; for if the meeting be under
the wing of the League, the League amendments
are endorsed and if the Unionists gather together,
the measure is approved, subject to those modifica-
tions which the Union suggests. Sometimes, how-
ever, a noteworthy contribution turns up, as
happened in the case of a paper read by Mr.
Edwin Chadwick, before the Social Science
Association. Mr. Chadwick is no admirer of the
principle of giving such great powers to local bodies.
Before compulsory education is adopted, he argues
that there must lie a complete system of machinery
arranged in order to carry it into effect. Plenty of
school accommodation must be provided, and a
higher standard of attainment ought to be adopted
for the future. These ends, Mr. Chadwick thinks,
will never be attained by vestries and town councils.
He prefers that the matter should be entrusted to a
new body—one-third to be nominated by the Depart-
ment of Education, on the principle of the metropoli-
tan district hoards ; one-third to be elected
representatives of ratepayers, with a fair pro-
perty qualification, like special jurors ; and a third
nominated by the supporters of the existing,. schools;
the religious difficulty to be left • for adjustment by
the Government, as it is in Holland and in Germany.
Nevertheless, he thinks the great principle of the
Government bill so important that it had better be
passed at all hazards than fail.

*NVIIAT A LOCAL BOARD TIILNKS.
Those local bodies who are to be made so impor-
tant henceforth have hitherto kept very quiet. At
length, however, the Burslem Local Board tells us
that it dislike the Education Bill for the simple
and natural reason that the measure does not
recognise local boards of health. The power of elect-
ing school boards is vested in the town councils; and
though Burslem has 30,000 inhabitants, it possesses
no town council, but only a board of health. Hence
this populous place will be degraded for educa-
tional purposes to the level of a rural parish.
The aggrieved body intends to memorialise the Vice-
President of the Council, in order that boards of
health may also enjoy the dignity conferred upon
town councils.
London, England, 1870-03-09

THE NAVAL ACTIONS IN JAPAN.

Mr. WILLIAM EDWIN PRICE asked the First Lord of
the Admiralty whether, as medals had been given for the
Abyssinian, .Llmbeyla, and New Zealand campaigns, ho
did not consider that a medal should also be granted for
the two general naval actions of Kagosima and Simonosaki
in Japan.
Mr. CHILDERS said he was not in a condition to 'give a
definite answer to the question.

POLICE SUPERANNUATION ALLOWANCES.

Sir JOHN OGILVY asked the Secretary of State for the
Home Department if it is the intention of the Govern-
ment to bring in a bill this year for providing super-
annuation allowances for the police force in Scotland.
Mr. BRUCE said he intended to deal with the subject at
the same time as he did with that for England.

DELAY- or MAILS.

Lord JonN MANNEns asked the Postmaster-General
why the Grantham mail bags for London were sent round
by Nottingham and Derby at the risk of occasioning many
hours' delay in the delivery of the letters, instead of being
sent directly rid Peterborough?

The Marquis of HARTINGTON said the arrangement
was adopted in order that letters for London,
the West of England, and other parts might
be sorted before arrival. He was aware of two
cases of delay, but steps had been taken to prevent
a recurrence of such a circumstance. He was aware there
might be a later despatch from Grantham by the twelve
o'clock train, but that was not a mail train, and the
accommodation he did not think would be worth the ex-
pense incurred.
London, England, 1870-03-09

THE ERrE RAILWAY.

We are always delusively thinking that the lowest
depth of American swindling has been reached at last,
but as often are we astonished by a display of fresh
beauties of roguery. The holders of Erie shares in
Europe have just formed an organisation for the pur-
pose of fairly trying the questions whether their
property is completely at the mercy of
Messrs. Fisk and Co., whether systematic
roguery is upheld by all the tribunals
of America, whether there is any judge in the land
who cannot be bought, or any justice which is not
regularly sold. Mr. Fisk and his fellow-directors of
the- Erie Company have heard of this Protection move-
ment without any display of alarm. Their reliance
on their friends, the New York judges, is perfect.
But, just in a casual sort of way, they have intimated
their intention "not to permit" the transfer of any shares
with which the London Protection Committee has
had anything to do The stamping of the shares
they call illegal, they will confiscate all such shares,
and they will assess the expenses of any litigation
upon the stock of the party who started it. These
gentlemen are fully convinced that their influence
with the New York bench will enable them to go
this length.
London, England, 1870-03-09

PUBLIC PROSECUTORS.

The Pall Mall Gazette says after the experience of the
last few years and the very strong observations of the
Chief Justice in the course of the Overend-Gurney trial,
it is by no means creditable to the Government that they
should have thrown the responsibility of legislating
on the subject of public prosecutors upon the
shoulders of a private member. Fortunately, Mr.
Eykyn has not been daunted by the refusal of the
Home Secretary to do his duty in the matter, and has
brought forward a very simple and practical proposal
which, if it does not give us all we might perhaps de-
sire in the shape of an active prosecution of criminals
by and on behalf of the public, does at least go far to
systematise and bring into regular working order . the
loose, capricious, and often scandalously defective arrange-
ments by which this branch of the administration of
justice is at present supposed to be provided for. We
would fain hope that, now the Government have had an
opportunity of seeing Mr. Eykyn's proposal in a precisa
and specific form, thy will be shamed into adopting the
measure as their own, and that, if there are any signs of
reluctance in this respect, sufficient pressure will be
applied by their supporters in the House of Commons to
prevent any further delay in the passing of this most
necessary and important reform.
THE (ECUMENICAL COUNCIL.

The Post declares that from the horns of any dilemma
there is always sozne manner of extrication ; and in the
instance of the Council before the hostile Matador adopts
the ultinta ratio and slaysthe Papal Bull, before even the
Picadors take to worrying him with the pointed darts of
'rejected Concordats, there is an obvious and large method of
settling the question—by emptying the arena. If the French,
Austro-Hungarian, German, and American bishops with-
draw iii a body from the Council, to the number of upwards
of two hundred, its (Ecumenical character must be tho-
roughly destroyed, and its decrees as a General Council
be no longer binding on the Catholic Church. This plan
for nullifying the intentions of the Vatican, is, we hear,
being taken
.into immediate consideration by the prelates
belonging to the countries in question, and, if carried into
effect, would no doubt prove fatal to the pretensions of
Rome, which would hardly assume to impose laws upon
countries whose clerical representatives had seceded from
the assembly in which they were passed.
London, England, 1870-03-09

OBITUARY.

The Marchioness of Tweeddale, who has just died,
was remarkable for her numerous and distinguished
family. She was born in 1797, married in 1816, and
has had fourteen children. Her oldest son, who was
Earl of Gifford, and sometime M.P. for Totnes, died
in 1802. Her second son, formerly Lord
Arthur Hay, is now Lord Walden, and
heir to the title. Lord William Hay,
has represented Taunton, and was the dashing Liberal
who attempted to wrest Lord Elcho's seat from him
in 1868, although Lord William's own family
supported his opponent. One of the Mar-
chioness's daughters married the late Marquis of
Dalhousie, Governor-General of India ; another is
the Duchess of Wellington ; and a third is the wife
of the present Sir Robert Peel. The Marquis of
Tweeddale. who was born in 1787, still survives.
London, England, 1870-03-09

Bank of England ,) 23,181,190 '22,706,752!
Private Banks f '1,751,719 2,60 .1,4.
Joint-stock Banks 2,3 8,789 2,281,1418

Total In England. 28,301,64.
Scotland... 5,287,454
Ireland 7,354,163

V,650,070
le 4,,75, 47
7,053,25:

United Kingdom. 40,9'3,2&9, 30,651,373,

And as compared with the month ending the 2nd of
Dec., 1869, the above returns show a decrease °I
£412,119 in the circulation of notes in England, and
decrease of £50,413 in the circulation of the United
Kingdom.

On comparing the above with the fixed issues of the
several banks the following is the state of the circulation:
The English private banks are below their
fixed issue £1,380,506
The English joint-ctock banks are below their
fixed issue

457,442

Total below fixed issue in England £1,837,94,1
The Scotch banks are above their fixed issue... 2,225,77!:
The Irish banks are above their fixed issue 701,70
The average stock of bullion held by the Bank of Eng'
land in both departments during the month ending 29th
of Dec. was £19,091,239, being an increase of .£648,0339
as compared with the previous month, and an increase 0
£906,873 when compared with the same period last year.
The following aro the amounts of specie held by the
Scotch and Irish banks during the month ending the
of Jan.:

Gold and silver held by the Scotch banks ... £3,087,604
Gold and silver held by the Irish banks .., 2,757,358
----

X5:4;r960..2
being a decrease of £79,689 as compared with
vious return, and an incroaseid £314,579 when compared
with the corresponding ported last year,

In consequence of the disturbance which has
lately occurred among the men of the Military'
Train Corps at Woolwich ,their places as ,drivera
in the Royal Arsenal have been filled by men be-
longing to the Royal Horse, Artillery, who receive
for these extra duties working pay, in addition to
their regimental pay.
London, England, 1870-03-09

NOTHING IMPOSSIBLE.

GUA ANIATIF:I,Li restores the Human Hair
to it, pristine hun, no matter at what age.
JNO. GOSNELL and CO. have at length, with the aid
of one of the most eminent Chemists, succeeded in perfect-
ing this wenr.irful liquid. It is now offered to the public
IL a morn concentrated form, and at a lower price.
Sold in bottles, 3s. each ; also 55., 7s. 6d., and 15s. each.
including brush.

Plod Bull Wharf, Angel passsage, 93, Upper Thames-
street London. E.C.

THEATRE-ROI-AL DRURY-LANE.
.4ole Lessee and Manager, Mr. F. 13. Chat terton.
TIITS EVENING. nt 7. BROWS' FIX: the Vokes Family. At
7.45, P r.EP (/' 1)A : Vessrs. J. R. Howard, Nanton, Bar-
lett, J. eville. F. Charles, C. Moore, M'lntyre, W. F. Vokes,
and Frel. Vokes; MesdAines E. Stuart, Barrett, 1 ichells, Amy
Roselle; Hastings, Harper, areißomina Yokes
London, England, 1870-03-09

BENGAL ORPHAN FUND.

Sir CHARLES WINGFIELD asked the Chancellor of the
Exchequer whether it was true that income tax had been
charged upon subscriptions to the Bengal orphan fund,
such subscriptions having hitherto been exempt, as of the
nature of premiums on life insurance; and, if so, what was
the reason of the change ?
The CHANCELLOR of the EXCHEQUER said there was no
clause of the Act that exemplified these funds from the
operation of the income tax. They had been exempted
by mistake by the India House, but the error had been
discovered and remedied—(laughter).
London, England, 1870-03-09

RUPTURES.-BY ROYAL LETTERS PATENT.

vvirros MOC-MAIN LEVER TRUES
(Perfected and Exhibited in the Great Exhibitions
of 1851 and 1862) is allowed by upwards of Five Hundred
Medical men to be the most effective invention in
the curative treatment of HERNIA. The use of a steel
spring, so often hurtful in its effects, is here avoided—a
soft bandage being worn round the body, while the requi-
site resisting power is supplied by the Moo-Main Pad and
Patent Lever, fitting with so much ease and closeness that
it cannot be detected. and may be worn during sleep. A
descriptive circular may be had, and the truss, which can-
rot fail to fit, forwsrdel by post, on the circumference of
the body, two inches below the hips, being sent to the
manufacturer,
Mr. JO LIN WHITE, 228, Piccadilly, London.

A Single Truss, 165., 215., 265. 6d., and 81:s. 6d. Postage,
ls. A Double Truss, 81s. Gd., 425., and 525. 6d. Postage,
Bd. An Umbilical Truss, 425. and 525. Gd. Postage,
is. 10d.

Post-office Orders to be made payable to John White,
Post-office, Piccadi-ly.

NEW PATENT
ISpLASTIC STOCKINGS,
A KNEE-CAPS, &c., for Varicose Veins and all cases
of Weakness and Swelling of the Legs, Sprains, &c. They
are porous, light in texture, and inexpensive, and are
drawn on like an ordinary stocking. Price 4s. 6d., s. 6d.
1.05., and 16s._ each. Postage, Gd.
London, England, 1870-03-09

BRISTOL.

The Liberal Association of Bristol is steadily pur-
suing the electioneering campaign which was so
creditably begun. Having fairly got Mr. Berkeley
hustled out of the way, the executive committee are
devoting themselves with equal energy to preventing
a schism in the camp by securing a test
ballot between Mr. Hodgson and Mr. Robinson.
A sub-committee, consisting of five supporters of each
candidate, has been appointed to arrange this essen-
tial preliminary. Unfortunately, the fearful Odger
looms in the distance, and his shade daily becomes
more substantial. It is thought that he is almost
certain to become a candidate. He is announced to
a'ldress the electors. Voluntarily offers of pecuniary
assistance have been received from trade organisa-
tions and Liberal bodies. In connection with elec-
tion matters, it may be mentioned that there is a
rumour, though very vague, of the retirement of Mr.
AVesthead, the Liberal member for York.
London, England, 1870-03-09

311 t. COOKE, Q.C.

Mr. Evkvn has asked the Government whether the
fact that' -11 r. Cooke, ccunty court judge for Norfolk,
was a briber at Beverley does not disqualify
him from exercising his functions on the bench. The
Attorney-Creneral.hasrephed that there is some doubt.
as to the disanalthcation, and that the Government
do not intend to take proceedings against him. It
may be well to state that not only was Mr Cooke de-
-hv the commissioners to be a briber,, but they
expressly affirm that his evidence was untrustworthy.
One witness said one thing, Mr. Cooke said another;
the commissioners
believed the former, and set down
the county court judge in the schedule as a briber.
Surely this matter needs enquiry.
London, England, 1870-03-09

GREASE FROM MUD.

Th,p South London Press has been favoured
with a sample of grease made from the
Thames mud at Battersea. "It is of yellowish
tint, very like inferior butter in appearance,
taste, and smell." The south London Press is much
puzzled to discover how nutriment can be derived
from such a substance. Mud in itself cannot yield
anything good for food. Peat contains paraffin,
stearine, and analogous fatty bodies, and it is possible
that peal may be found on the banks of the Thames;
"but it is yet more likely that the ground is impreg-
nated with fatty matter, the refuse of manufactories,
of ships, and derived from other sources." The South
London Press adds that one thing is certain ;
large quantities of grease made from mud are
shipped' to llolland every week ; and another thing
is equally certain—this grease is shipped back to
E.igland in the shape of butter.
London, England, 1870-03-09

MA RNA GRS.

COLLETT —WEDLAXE - On the 3d in-st., at Plaistow, F. A.
Edwards, second son of the late Rowland W. D. Co:
lett. Esq., barrister-at-law, to Laura Augusta, vonnges"
child of the late Henry B. Wedlake Esq., solicitor, of
the Temple. ,

TnENCIIARD—GATETIOT:SP, - On the Ist inst., at Punting'
don, Sussex, Ilenry Luke Dillon Trenehard, Esq-, of
Lytchett Matravers, Dorset, to Fanny, younge,t daugh-
ter of the late John S. Gatehouse,
Hants. }lig , of pllsworth,

.DEATIIS.
BURDETT—On the 4th inst., at, flunstanton, King's CountYl
John Head Burdett, Esq., J.P., aged 61.
BIKES —On the 4th I,st., at. the Chauntry House, Newark,
suddenly, FraLeis Sikes, Esq., aged 68.

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Wednesday, March 9, 1870.
London, England, 1870-03-09

WESTMINSTER.

IMPORTANT TO THE CAB TRADE. —Mr. John
Fribble, a cab proprietor, of 65, Charlotte-street,
Fitzroy-square, appeared to an adjourned sum-
mons charging him with plying for hire with a
carriage, not being licensed or bearing the distin-
guishing Stamp-office place appointed by the Com-
missioner of Police.

Mr. Frederick Gamble, cab proprietor, and secre-
tary of the Westminster, Pimlico, and Chelsea
Hackney Carriage Association, said that on the
19th inst. he saw the defendant ply for hire on
three distinct occasions in the Brompton-road in a
cab deficient of the required plate.
Inspector Usher said he had examined the cab,
and found it had not been licensed tor this year.
Mr. Berry Hutchinson, whose defence at first
was that the defendant had committed no offence,
now urged that the complication of the Hackney
Carriage Acts was row such that the defendant had
acted in ignorance, especially as a paragraph in the
Law Times of Jan. 1 had been shown him, and he
with other masters was led by it.
Mr. Usher said defendant knew the law well
enough. He had been convicted and fined £5 under
the Hackney Carriage Act.

Mr. Arnold s•;id the defendant understood the
law better than he did, for there were about eight
Hackney Carriage Acts and two sets of Regulations,
and how the defendant could be expected to com-
prehend their meaning, much less a lawyer, he
could not understand. He should order defendant
to enter intorecognizances for judgment when called
upon.
London, England, 1870-03-09

I) OPAL STRAND THEATRE.
u Sole Lessee and Manageress, Mrs Swanborough.
THIS EVENING, at 7. TIIE lIEIR AT LAW: Mesrs.
S. Clarke, D. Jame', Crcnch; Mesdames Bufton and Claire.
Followed by THE TOOD LES: Mr Clarke.
After which. INO; Messrs Thorne. James, Fenton, Turner;
Mesdames Sheridan, Newton, Maitland, etc.

T FIE LATE EDITION of "THE SUN "
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London, England, 1870-03-09

AN IRISH PROPRIETOR ON THE LAND DILL.

Mr. 3.l'Carthy Downing, an experienced land agent,
proprietor, and legal practitioner, contributes a
valuable letter to the Cork Examiner on the Land
Bill.- He is of opinion that it can be made into a
substantially good measure ; but he does not agree
that the extension of the Ulster custom to the whole
of Ireland would be the best solution. In Cork the
farmers would almost unanimously reject the
Ulster tenant-right, if they knew its operation
correctly. Mr. Butt has expressed the opinion that
the extension of the period for a notice to quit from
six to twelve months is of no practical value ; Mr.
M'Carthy Downing, holds that the extension is a
very substantial benefit. "As the law now is, a
tenant whose tenancy is determined by a notice to
quit on the 25th of March, and who had sown
his oats, barley, green crops, and potatoes after
that day, would lose all—they would become the
property of the landlord ; and of the crops sown before
that-day, the tenant-Would only be entitled to a por-
tion of the crops according to the custom of the dis-
trict; while under the' proposed law the tenant could
only be ejected on the 29th of September, on a notice
served before the 29th of September in the preceding,
year." Mr. Downing would extend the scale of com-
pensation and make other amendments. Whilst agree-
ing that the measure is not faultless, he strongly ridi-
cules the outcry raised against it
.in certain quarters.