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London, England, 1856-12-31

THE MONS lIT4"ITED OOLLIERIE,
I COM.I3A/ Y (Limited).'
..
Capital One Million, in-10(,000 Shares of 104 eaeh,.doposit
21. p'er Sh: re on Allotment.
ROMMEL -
His Grace the Duke of Irellington:. ' • -
The Right Hon. the Em il of Albemarle.' - ~ • •
H. S. Thornton, Esq:, ,Banker, 13irehin-lane.• •
T. M. Weguelin, Esq., ;Governor of the Bank of England.

VIREUTOR.S. -
Lieut.. General the Rig ht-Hon. Lorct-James Hay, Chairman.
The Right Hon. Lord Viscount Bury.
Lieut.-Col. the Right aca.. Lord Arthur Hay.-
Baron Guilin, Chateau Beaujon, Paris.
William Gladstone, ,Ssq. , (Messrs. Thomson Bonar and
Co.), Old Broad-street.
J. Fortescue Harrison, Zvi., Cambridge-square, Hyde.
park.
Robert William Kennard, Esq., Upper Thames-street.
Alexander Miller, Esq., Asl►ford-house, Middlesex.
AUDITOAS—(To be appointed at the first General Meeting).
BANKERS.

Messrs. Williams, Deacon, Labonchere, Thorn.
In London ton, and Co., .Birchin-lane.
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Messrs. Hankey, 7, Fench urch-street.
In Mons Messrs. Guillochin, Sons, :and Co. .
In Paris Messrs. Charles Laffitto and Co.

SOLICITORS.
Messrs. Amory, Travers, and Smaith, London.
Monsieur Dolez, Avocat, Mom

BROKERS.
Messrs. Joshua Hutchinson and Sen.
Messrs. Laurence, Son, and Pearce,
SECRETARY —T. R. Preston, Esq.
Temporary Offices No. 46, 1111001-gate-street.
Prospectuses and Forms of application for Shares may be
obtained at the temporary offices of the Company, or at the
brokers. _ . _

Each applicant for Shares will be required to pay into one
of the Bankers of the Company, one pound (1/.) per Share,
on the numbers of Shares applied for, in part payment o: the
deposit of 21., in exchange for which a voucher R ill be
given. In the event of the Directors allotting less than tl'e
Whole number applied for, the amount paid in will be appro-
priated towards the deposit of (2/.) per Share payable on those
allotted. Should no allotment be made to the applicant, the
Money ledged at the bankers' will be forthwith returned free
of charge.-
London, England, 1856-12-31

kit. per cent.
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11. 10s.
51. per cent.
61. per cent.
51. per cent
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41. p. share
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London, England, 1856-12-31

DRADFOL MURDER OF TWO CHILDREN,

After Mr. Elliott had disposed of the public business,
sod was about to leave the bench at Lambeth Police.
court yesterday, Mrs. Martha Bacon, a married woman,
26 years of age, of mild expression of countenance, but
with something in the appearance of her eyes that
clearly indicated a disordered mind, was brought to the
court in custody, and charged with the murder of her
two children, the one about 15 months, and the other
years of age, by cutting their throats from ear to ear,
and also with inflicting some wounds on her own throat,
with the intention, no doubt, of committing suicide.
Police-constable Henry Cook, 75 L, said that at
about half-past one o'clock on that afternoon he was on
duty at the station-house in Kennington-lane, when the
prisoner and another woman, then present, called, and
the latter requested that he would accompany them to
a howl) in Four Acre-street, Acre-lane. He went with
them, and on reaohing the house No. 4 in that street the
prisoner unlocked the door and 'he entered the house.
On going into the back parlour he found a child, a boy
of about three years of age
Prisoner—Three years and a half.
Witness—Well, it may be that—sitting in a chair,
with his head leaning on a table placed before him, quite
dead and cell, and his throat cut from ear to ear. He
(witne,s) then went up stairs, and, on entering the back
room on the first floor, he found another child lying on
the floor, with its face downwards, quite dead, and its
threat also cut from from ear to ear.
IVlri
n Elliott—What
sl lei
_vve ott—Wil, Sir,hat w
I shouldasthe age
of
think i
that
tm
childht ?
Witness—Well, be
15
or
16 months.

Mr. Elliott— On your way from the station-house to
her residence in Acre-street did the prisoner say anything
to you
Witness—l don't recollect that she did, your worship,
except that she did not do it.
Mr. Elliott—Well, go on with your evidence.
Witnes4—Well, Sir, on the bed in the rooms where I
London, England, 1856-12-31

SCOTCH SEQUESTRATIONS.

Alexander Petrie, innkeeper, Blairgowrie,
Andrew Roy, carrier, Partick.
Alexander Manson, grocer, Golspie, Sutherlandshire.
Alexander Drew, contractor, Whiteincb, near Glasgow.
Robert Sutherland Ross, merchant, re_s_iding in New
York, a partner of the Company of John Munro and Co.,
Ingram-street, Glasgow.
Peter Reid, cattle dealer, Greenyards, near Bannock-
burn.
Matthew Barr, draper, Paisley.

CBEDITON.—MILDNESS OP THE CLIMATE or DEVON.
SHIRE.—Up to the last days of November roses of
various hues were in full bloom in many gardens in this
town and neighbourhood ; and on Saturday, the 20th
inst., a person of this place caught a butterfly of the
tortoiseshell genus, which is still alive. On the se:
day a white butterfly was seen, strong on the wing, a,
Chittlehambolt, twenty miles further north.
RELIGION IN SIAM.—The Moniteur de la Flotte gives
the following account of the religious practices of the
Siamese —" The dominant religion of the inhabitants is
Bhudhism, accompanied with curious practices. They
worship white elephants, which are found in large num-
bers in the forests of the south. One of these animals,
which is considered the representative of Bhudha on
earth, posseses a very handsome temple and palace at
Bangkok. The French sailors in the vessels which ac-
companied M. de Montigny have been admitted, as a
special favour, to visit this mysterious dwelling, and were
accompanied by the chief of the priests. The animal almost
appears to understand the sacred character which has been
conferred on him by the ignorance of the population, and
he is of extraordinary gravity and dignity. Above his
knees are large golden rings encrusted with precious
stones, and his head is orframented with a magnificent dia-
dem of pearls and diawonds of price. Every morning at
daybreak he appears on the threshold of his temple, and
gives the sign of prayer by raising to the sky his trunk,
which is covered with gilding. So true is his instinct that
he never misses this ceremony. Although the Siamese
people are of a gentle character, they at times carry
their fanaticism to cruelty. In the summer of 1353
the sacred elephant died, and this event being attributed
by popular rumour to want of attention on the part
of the high priest, the life of the latter was demanded
by the enraged populace, and with great difficulty pre
served."
REWARD OF VALOUR.—Patrick Sheehan, a fine athletic
healthy-looking man of 24 years cf age, who was born
and bred in Ennistymon, io the county of Clare, who
, e
ssueraveerdedininher
the Mtrfejneeshtyes of
'sB2sd eb?
man—received a wound in the arm on that memorable
occasion, and who lost his sight in the service of his
Regimentitop ol—fought of
hFto at Foot—who
igvrho.
country, has returned home stone blind, and has received
the reward of his valour—as consideration for his wounds,
and as a reCompence for his sufferings and his loss of
sight, the munificent pension of 6d. per diem for six
months I !_Limerick Reporter.
London, England, 1856-12-31

FINHEATRE ROYAL, HAYMARKET.
THIS EVENING, WEDNESDAY, Dec. 31,
to commence at Seven with the comedy of
THE HONEYMOON.
In consequence of Mr. Murdoch's success he is re-engaged
for a few nights and will appear as the Duke AranZa.
After which, a new comic Christmas Pantomime, entitled
THE BABES IN THE WOOD, or Harlequin and the Cruel
Uncle. The scenery of the opening story painted by Mr. W.
Calleott. The music composed and arranged oy Edward Fitz-
william. The pantomime produced under the direction of
M. Milano. Harlequin, M. Milano • Columbine, Fanny
Wright (her sth appearance in that character) ; Pantaloon,
Mr. Mackay ; and Clown, Mr. Driver (nis sth appearanee
in that character at this theatre). The first Morning perform.
ance of the Pantomime will be given on Thursday, Jan. 1,
and continue every Thursday throughout the holidays ; com-
mencing at 2, concluding at 4.
London, England, 1856-12-31

LATEST NE WS.

THE PARIS CONFERENCES.

PARIS, WEDNESDAY.

The Moniteur states that the representatives of

the several Governments who were parties to
the Treaty of Paris meet to-day (Wednesday), at
the hotel of the Minister of Foreign Affairs, to

arrange as to the means of putting an end to the
difficulties which have arisen in connection with
the carrying out of the 20th Article.

A letter from Besancon (Doubs) mentions that
two companies of infantry of the garrison of that
town had left for the canton of Morteau ; and that
it was very probable that a French army would be
established on the eastern frontier "to be ready
for all emergencies." It was said that the army
would consist of not less than 60,000 men,—that
Marshal Canrobert would be named to command
it,—and that the head-quarters would be Besancon.
This intelligence is generally corroborated by the
local papers. Notwithstanding these warlike
rumours a pacific solution is far from being
despaired of even now.

The Paris correspondent of the Times (second
edition), in a letter dated yesterday, says
"A telegraphic despatch from Berne of yester-
day's date announces the arrival of an 'Envoy
Extraordinary' from the Emperor Napoleon. It
is probable that an attache has been sent with
despatches to the French Resident Minister, but
I doubt much whether any person to whom the
designation, under present circumstances, of En-
voy Extraordinary' can be applied, has left Paris."

. _

A letter dated Berlin, Dec. 29, just received,
says :—" Sir Colin Campbell, who is to bring
over the insignia of the Order of the Bath, and
present them to the Prince next Thursday in the
name of Queen Victoria, has not arrived to-day
at the apartments taken for him at the Hotel
Royal, and where he is hourly expected. His
non-arrival excites the more interest and anxiety,
as his departure from England for this place has
been known here these two days."

BERNE, TUESDAY EVENING.

Councillor Furrer's journey to Frankfort was
occasioned by a telegraphic message from the re-

presentatives of the German Governments, con-
vened for the purpose of devising means to pre-
vent a conflict. The Federal Council replied

telegraphically, announcing the despatch of Coun-
cillor Furrer, who will also visit the Courts of
Southern Germany. The new French proposal
was not made by an Envoy, but through M. Bar-
mann, who was authorised for the purpose by the
Emperor.

The American Minister has left for Berlin.
The steamers on the Lake of the Four Cantons
are armed with artillery. All the Swiss fortresses
and castles are put in a state of defence.

BERNE, TUESDAY NIGHT,

The National Council has adopted unanimously
the proposition passed by the Federal Council on
Saturday, for the grant of an unlimited credit.

BERLIN, TUESDAY.
Colonel Manteuffel has set out for Vienna.

STUDGARDT, DEC. 30.

The Moniteur Officiel publishes the Report of
the Commission relative to the passage of Prussian

troops.

The Commission, relying on the positive righi
of Allies, refuses the demand of Prussia as a po
litical intrusion.
London, England, 1856-12-31

ROYAL PRINCESS'S THEATRE.
THIS EVENING, Dec. 31, will be per-

!ormed

A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM.
After which, a new grand Christmas Pantomime, called
ALADDIN AND THE WONDERFUL LAMP;
or, Harlequin and the Genii of the Ring. Harlequin, Mr,
Cormack ; ClowntMrHnlinef.
Mr. Huline ; Pantaloon, Mr. Paulo ; Co
lumbine, Miss C. PAdams,

ROY AL OLYMPIC THEATRE
Lessee, Mr. Alfred Wigan.
THIS EVENING, DELICATE GROUND.
G. Vining and Leslie ; Mrs. Stirling.
A new Fairy Extravaganza, by J. R. Planche, Esq., called
YOUNG AND HANDSOME. Messrs. F. Robson, Rogers,
Leslie, G. Cooke, Danvers. Misses Swanborough, Thirlwall,
St. Caere, Castleton, Bromley, Maskell, an'l Mrs. Melfort.
After which, CRINOLINE.
Commence at half-past Seven.

Messrs,

THEATRE ROYAL, A DELPHI.
Great Attraction for the Holidays.
THIS EVENING, (Wednesday, Dec. 31), will be performed
PAUL PRY : By Mr. Wright.
After which will be produced a new and original union of
modern burlesque and old English pantomime (as originated
at this theatre), by Professor Wordspinner, Member of Every-
thing, with entirely new scenery, dresses, transformations,
dtc., called

•
MOTHER SHIPTON ;
or, Harlequin Knight. of Love, and the Enchanted Whistle.
Harlequin and Columbine la Watteau), Madame Celeste
and Miss Wyndham; Clown, Mr. Garden ; Pantaloon, Mr.
Moreland; Scaramouch, Mr. Le Barr. Characters in the bur-
lesque by Mr. Paul Bedford, Mr. J. Bland, Mr. R. Romer,
Madame Celeste, Miss Wyndham, Miss Mary Keeley, Miss
Kate Kelly, Miss Arden, &c.

STLEY'S ROYAL AMPHITHEATRE.
A Lessee and Manager, Mr. W. Cooke.
THIS EVENING, Shakspeare's Tragedy of MACBETH,
with its Splendid Equestrian Illustrations by Mr. W. Cooke's
Trained Horses. Macbeth, Mr. James Holloway.
After which, the skilful SCENES in the CIRCLE.
To conclude with a new grand equestrian comic pantomime,
replete with fun, frolic, risibility, and extravagann
cande, called
PAUL PRY ON HORSEBACK ; or, Harlequihe
Magic Horseshoe.
Doors open at half-past six ; commence at seven o'clock.
M
Fox•office open from Eleven till Four. Stage Manager, Mr,
W. West. Equestrian Director, r. W. Cooke, jun.
London, England, 1856-12-31

1k),10. 20,135.)

PUBLICATIONS•

Now ready, in 1 vol., with 1,500 Engravings of Arms,
SIR BERNARD BURKE'S PEERAGE and
BARONETAGE for 1857.
New Edition, corrected throughout from the personal communications
of the Nobility, &c.
Hurst and Bloc:tett, Publishers, successors to Henty Colburn.
London, England, 1856-12-31

SWEDEN.

A. grand public banquet took place on the 18th
Stocitholm on the occasion of the unanimous re-
don by the Diet of the bill for striking out from
3 constitution the law on the liberty of the press.
the Chamber of Peasants, M. Nils-Olsen pro-
sed that every Swede from 22 to 45 should be
ble to military service. "If this proposition be
opted," said M. Olsen, " we might in, a moment
danger immediately have under arms au army of
0,000 men, who, with 200,000 others to be fur-
ihed by Norway, would form a total force of
0,000 men." The motion ofM. Olsen was adopted
iauimously by the Chamber of Peasants, which
.s already on more than one occasion during the
.esent session strongly insisted on the necessity of
le two united kingdoms being always prepared to
>pose any aggression.

1 VIONEY MARKET
London, England, 1856-12-31

Now ready ,‘t all the Libraries, in 3 vols.,
R S A G R E Y.
By the Author Of " Anne Dysart," Ste.
"The author of Rosa Grejo has established a reputation as a
clever and sensible writer of fiction—a reputation which her present
effort will by no means lessen. The story is of more than ordinary
interest. It is full of elevating sentiment and high moral feeling.
'Rosa Grey' is likely to be one of the favourite novels of the season."
—Scotsman.
Hurst and Blackett, Publishers, successors to Henry Colburn.
London, England, 1856-12-31

TIMATRE ROYAL, HAYMARKET.
THIS EVENING, WEDNESDAY, Dec. 31,
to commence at Seven with the comedy of
THE HONEYMOON.
In consequence of Mr. Murdoch's success be is re-engaged
for a few nights and will appear as the Duke Aranza.
After which, a new comic Christmas Pantomime, entitled
THE BABES IN THE WOOD, or Harlequin and the Cruel
Uncle. The scenery of the opening story painted by Mr W.
Callcott. The music composed and arranged by Edward F itz-
william. The pantomime produced under the direction of
M. Milano. Harlequin, M. Milano ; Columbine, Fanny
Wright (her sth appearance in that character) ; Pantaloon,
Mr. Mackay ; and Clown, Mr. Driver (nis sth appearance
in that character at this theatre). The first Morning perform.
ance of the Pantomime will be even on Thursday, Jan. 1,
and continue every Thursday throughout the holidays ; com-
mencing at 2, concluding at 4.
London, England, 1856-12-31

CANTERBU RY HALL, Westminster-road.—
OPEN EVERY EVENING.—The follow-
ing company of Vocalists are engaged. for the performance of
Selections from all the popular Operas, Madrigals, Choruses,
Glees, Duets, Arc., viz. : —Miss E. Pearce, Mrs. J. Caulfield,
Miss Brunell, and Miss Summers ; Mr. J. Caulfield, Herr F.
Jonghmanß, R. Grover, T. Raino, T. Farrant, S. Jones, J.
Barker, W. Melling, and P. Corrie ; Masters Austin, Ben-
nett, and Corri; Mr. Sam Cowell and E. Mackney. Piano-
forte, J. Harroway, R.A. ; harmonium, J. Caulfield, jun. ;
director, Mr. J. Caulfield. Commence at Seven o'clock pre
c;sely. Suppers, arc., until twelve o'clock. In addition to
the usual Vocal Entertainment, the celebrated SPANISH
MINSTRELS will appear in costume at Nine and Eleven
o'clock Every Evening, and sing some of their favourite selec-
tions.

RIGEL WATER AT LONDON BRIDGE.
THIS DAT—Morn. 25 min. aft. 4—Evening 46 min. aft. 4

THE WEATHER—SUN OrricE, DECEMBER 31
THERMOMETER, IN THR SHADE.
49 —highest gime :loon yesterday.
48 —lowest this morning and during the night.
50 —this day at noon.
BAROMETER, 30 23.
WIND, S.W.—Light, with dull, mild weather.

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London, England, 1856-12-31

CHRISTMAS PRESENTS.

THE exuberance of the feelings, amid scenes of
gaity, induces the fair and youthful to shine to advantage
under the gaze of many friends, and therefore to devote especial
attention to the duties of the toilet. It is at this festive season that
ROWLANDS' MACASSAR OIL,
For creating and sustaining a luxuriant head of hair;
ROWLANDS' KALYDOR,
For rendering the skin soft, fair, and blooming; and
ROWLANDS' ODONTO, or Pcarl Dentifrice,

For imparting a pearl-like whiteness to the teeth, are called into in-
creased requisition, to the attainment of those personal advantages
so universally sought for and admired.
Beware of spurious imitations ! ! The only genuine of each bears
the name of "Rowlands" preceding that of the article on the wrapper
or label. Sold by A. Rowland and Sons, 20, Ilattou-garden, London,
and by Cheatata and Periluueq.
London, England, 1856-12-31

STOOK ESOITANGE.—The market opened with much ac-
tivity, but subsequently gave way, and closed flatly. Black-
burn, 8 84—Caledonian, 31I—East Lancashire, 232—Lan-
cashire and Yorkshire, 97k—London and North-Western,
106 a 4 ia—Ditto eighth sharer, now, d.—Manchester,
Sheffield, and Lincoln, 3.45 i—Midland, 824 /—South
Eastern, 22k—Midland new 44- per cent. stock, 98—Nor-
thern Union A, 238—Grand Trunk of Canada, 134 14 131.
182. 9d.

MANCHESTER, DEC. 30.
ST3CIC EXCHANGE.—There was a fair business, and the
market was firm, closing at the best. Cheshire Junction,
.204 c.—Leeds, 9n n—Midlands, B.9l—Dovers,
Lancashire, 23a—Electric Telegraph, 22,1—Sheffields,341
4 n 4—B lackburn, 8 1-16—Chester and Birkenhead (2.2/.
shares), 141—Birmingham and Derby, 54,

BIRMINGHAM, DEC. 30.
STOCK EXCHANGE.—Great Western Birmingham Gil"
ranteed stock was done at 73—Great Western Binning-
ham Preference at 101. 3s. 9d., and Birmingham Fire-
office at 94. Of Stour Valley shares there wero buyers at
8-Great Western Stour Valley Guaranteed stock at 63
—Birmingham Canal at 92—and Birmingham Banking
Company at 33. Market quiet, and prices without nb'
terial alteration.

[When the date
remains open until
mail, via Southarx
evening previous.]

SEABORNE MAILS.

for making up a mail falls on a Sunday, the Mai
the day following; except in the case of the India
npton, which, on such occasions, is made UP the

Lisbon
Spain •
Gibraltar
Gibraltar
Alalta • • • •
Egypt
Ceylon
Mauritius

Made up at
the
Post-Office

IV hence
des-

7th,l7th, &
27th of the
month.

patched.

South-
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By what
Vessel.

Alham-
bra

South-
ampton

leolombol

viaCeylon)J
China
Penang
Singapore JJ
Australia(via N
the Cape)
Cape of Good
Hope .. • •
Mauritius
Ceylon
India
Lisbon
Madeira
CapedeVerds
Brazil
IluenosAyres
Falkland Is-,
lands
West Indies
(except Ila-
vana and
Honduras).
Venezuela ,
Grey Town
New Granada
Chili •
Peru •••. • •
California

South-
ampton
South-
ampton

Dart-
mouth

South-
ampton

South-
ampton

Honduras • •
Nassau •• ••

Mexico .• • •
Havana •
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British North
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'Colombo!

Co'um-
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Milted State;
United States
British North
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united States
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Canada .. •• i

South-
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When
expected

By What
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Ply-
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Liver-
pool

W.S.
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4th and
20th of
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Red
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Atlantic

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t,axon
London, England, 1856-12-31

eOCKS'S CELEBRATED READING
ty„ SAUCE, which is so highly esteemed with Fish, Game, Steaks,
4135, Grills, Gravies, Hot ano Cold Meats, and unrivalled for gene-
n lase, is sold by the most respectable dealers in fish and sauces.
J. and C. Cockb, Reading, sole Manufacturers.

Lately published, price 55.,
PARISH SERMONS.
By the Rev. JAMES ASPINALL, M.A., of St. Mary
eale, Oxford, and Rector of Althorpe, Lincolnshire, author of " Occa-
sional Sermons," &c.
Rivingtons, Waterloo-place, London.

from, the Official List.
rUBLISHED EVERY TUESDAY AND FRIDAY EVENINt.,
LONDON, .TUESDAY, DEC. 30, 1856.
CANALS.
London, England, 1856-12-31

EXPENSE OF THE MAIN DRAINAGE WORKS.

Major LYON moved that it be referred to the Finance
Committee to consider who the parties were who Should be
called on to contribute towards the main drainage works
of the metropolis. If the contemplated works ahould be
successful the property of the metropolis woul4be greatly
benefited. It was not just, therefore, to impose the whole
cost on the present leaseholders and occupiers. By spread-
ing the rates over a space of 200 years, instead of 50, the
owners of the property which would be improved would be
required to pay a fair proportion of the expense.
Mr. D'IFFANGER seconded the motion.

Mr. H. L. TAYLOR thought the motion came too late.
The scheme for drainage was now before the Government,
and that board did not know whether it would ever come
back to them again. They knew not what the plan or the
expenses would be ; it would, therefore, in his opinion, be
premature to entertain the motion.
Mr. WRIGHT said what the board had hitherto done was
to consider the mechanical. or physical means to be adopted;
what remained for them to do waste determine tbe financial
means. • It was quite obvious that the rn
question as to who
were the parties that would have to pay for the work en-
tirely depended upon the length of time in which the money
was to be paid. It was therefore of the utmost importance
to know upon what terms the money was to be raised. As
London, England, 1856-12-31

WHITEHALL, DEC. 29.
The Queen has bean pleased to direct letters patent to be
passed undsr the Great Seal, appointing Samael Gale,
Esq. ; John Southerden Burn, Esq. ; George Graham,
Esq. ; Robert Lush, Esq •, Barrister-at-Law ; William
Palmer Parken, Esq., Barrister-at-Law ; Horace Mann,
Esq., Barrister-at-law; and Hull Terrell, Esq., to be
her Majesty's Commissioners for the purpose of inquiring
into the state, custody, and authenticity of certain non-
parochial registers of births or baptisms, deaths or burials,
and marriages in England and wales.

FOREIGN-OFFICE, DEC. 27.
The Queen has been pleased to apnrovo of Mr,
Frederick Arend Ebbeke as Consul at rangston, Ja-
maica, for the Frce Hanseatic City of Hamburgh.

CROWN-OFFICE, DEC. 29.
MEMBER RETURNED TO SERVE IN TUE PRESENT
PARLIAMENT.

County of Suffolk, Eastern Division.—The Right Hon.
John Henniker Major Lord Henniker, in the room of Sir
Edward Sherlock Gooch, Bart., deceased.
BOARD OF TRADE, WHITEHALL, DEC. 30.
The Right Honourable the: Lords of the Committee of
Privy Council for Trade and Plantations have received,
through the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, a copy
of a despatch from her Majesty's Minister at Lisbon,
transmitting copy of a recent Portuguese Royal Decree,
fixing as follows the import duties upon the undermen-
tioned articles:-
1. Foreign maize to come under provisions of Articles 1
awl 2 of Law of 3d 'July; 1856, i.e., payment of 20 reis per
alquiere.
2. Foreign salt to pay 10 reis per 100 lbs.
3. Foreign oil to pay 1,200 reis per 100 lbs.
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importing part cargoes of cereals will be exempted from
tonnage dues in proportion to the quantity.
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in their wills, &c. In January, 1856, he wrote from
the Snap, still urging an immediate marriage, and Mrs.
Barber and her daughter were actually on board to
come to England when the grievous blow was 'in-
flicted on plaintiff, that, under circumstances, he
should hope that it should be arranged that they
should mutually release each other, for if they were
married, " Poverty, the most dire of evils, would be
our inevitable fate," and suggesting that they
" should start afresh ; and should they meet again
in after years they might at least become sincere
friends, for at least we deserve each of us that at the
hands of the other." Mr. Colombine denounced the
conduct of the defendant as being fickle and extraor-
dinary for the part of a man of honour holding her
Majesty's commission. As the defendant had neither
pleaded, nor had he even appeared to offer any pal-
liation, he (Mr. Colombine) hoped the jury would give
adequate damages.
The jury gave a verdict for the plaintiff—damages
5001.

SPORTING NOTES.
London, England, 1856-12-31

Albion • • ..
AMP:IIa Brit. and For.
Ditto Marine .......
2kthenamm ..........
Atlas ..
Argus Life ~. • •
British Commercial ..
Church of England ..
City of London
Clericl.Aled.&Gen.Life
County
Crown ..........
Eagle .
Equity and Law..
European Life
Family Endowment ••
General......
Globe
Gresb am Life
Do. Do.
Guardian
Imperial Fire
Imperial Life .....
Indemnity Marine
Law Fire
Law Lite.•
Legal and General Life
London
London & Prov. Law
Marine. • • .... •. •
Med. I indict & Gen. Life
Minerva •• .. •• • •
Monarch • • • • • • • •
New Equitable
Pelican .... • • • • • • •• ••
Phoenix
Professional Life
Provident Life......
Rock Life............
Royal Exchange ....• •
Sun Fire

Ditto Lire
United Kingdom ....
Universal Life .• • .....
Victoria Life ........

Name of Company.

Bank of Egypt
Bank of London
British North American
Cli Bk. Ind. Aust& Ch.
City...........
Colonial

Commercial of London.
Eng. Scot. & Aust. Ch.
Lond. Czar. Bk. of Ans.
Do. New ..
London and County
Lon. & Eastn. Bnkg. C.
London Joint-Stock
Londn and Westminstr
Nat. Provincial of Eng.
Ditto, New
Ditto ditto

Natiourd Bank
New South Wales
Orientui Bank Corpora,
Ottoman Bank
Provincial of Ireland
Ditto, New
lonian...
South Australia ..
Union of Australia
Union of Hamburg
Union of London
Unity Mutual
Western Bank of Londn.
London, England, 1856-12-31

JOINT-t3'

Australasia
Bank of Egypt
Bank of London
Bri. Col. Bk.&Ln. 0.
liritish N. American
dhartd. Bank of Asia
Chrtd. Bnk. of India,
Australia, & China

City '
Colonial
Commercial of Lond.
Eng,Soot.&Ans.Cht.
Lond. Chart. Bk. of

Australia
Ditto New
London and County
1,uf1.& E. Bnk R. Corp
London Joint Stock
Loud. & Weetminster
National Pro.ef Eng
Do. New
National Bank
New South Wales
'Oriental Bk. Corp
Ottoman Bank
Provincial of 'lreland
Do. Now ........ „..,.
E
,
Unic,th of P..ustrtlia ,
I Do. Now
Union of London

Unity Mutual ...... —...
Wootomßk of Loud
London, England, 1856-10-03

COLONIAL.

TEA.—Business in this article has been very inactive:
Both buyers and sellers are waiting the delivery of the
letters by the overland mail before commencing operations.
The letters are expected to be delivered to-day.
SUGAR.—The market has been very firm at fully previous
price; and the transactions by private contract have been
numerous. All descriptions of West India were in good
demand, and Mauritius was dealt in to some extent, both
for home use and for exportation. At the public sale to-
morrow prices are expected to rule very firm. The Re-
fined Market has been steady, and some large parcels have
changed hands for exportation.
COFFEE.—There has been an increased demand for both
Native and Pianta,tion Ceylon, and, although there is a
large supply, former pric:s have been fully supported.
Plantation Ceylon mid to good, 65s to 675; other qualities,
61s to Cls. Jamaica, good, 735; other sorts, 61s; and
triage, 4Ss to 553 per cwt.
RicE —The market lies bean steady, and no material
alteration in prices can be quoted. Good B2llaia realised
lOs per cwt.
Rum.—There is no alteration to notice in this article,
prices being steady.
SPICES.—There has been a dull inquiry for most descrip-
tions of spices, and previous rated were barely maintained.
SALPETRE.—There has been no public sale, but by pri-
vate contract a good business has been transacted at ink-
prow I prices.
TALLow.—The market is flat. P.T.C. on the spot 51s,
and last three months 49s 6d per cwt.
London, England, 1856-10-03

without her feeling the effects more or less sen-
sibly. Who dreamed that the Reform banquets
of February were to lead to the establishment of
an Empire with a Bonaparte at its head ? And
who can say what a revolution begun in Calabria
may not lead to ? Bo this as it may, it is certain
that the courier who was to take his last instruc-
tions to the French Minister at Naples has not
yet set out from Paris, and the repeated messages
from the Foreign-office to Biarritz have remained
without a reply."

The Paris correspondent of the Morning Pos.
(2d edition) says :

" Six p.m.—A variety of gossip concerning the
affairs of Naples has reached Paris to-day in the
German journals. But most of the statements
are incorrect and not worth repeating. There is
nothing new to report, nor will there be until the
Emperor, whose return is to take place this even-
ing, has communicated his final orders. Some
French journals declare to-day that a change has
taken place in the views of the Governments of
England and France on the Neapolitan question.
I do not believe there is any foundation in this
report."
London, England, 1856-10-03

EDINBURGH GRAIN.—OcT. 1.

A. 161 7 ;.3 supply of all kinds of grain. Wheat and barb)/
back, V r hilo oats and beans were better. Sales heavy.
Whe a t, on the top, 4s Od up, and on the average 0311°
down. Barley, is Od up on the top, and Os 9d down oa
the aver age. Oitts on the top is 4d up—on the average,
Os BCI a gyp. Beans on the top 2s ,Od up, and on tho
average, 2s 2d up.
AVERAGES PER IMPERIAL QUARTER.
WI .eat
Do . new -12th.
B& (ley
Os. is 11; 6 1-12ths.
e; ens
London, England, 1856-10-03

METROPOLITAN CATTLE MARKET.

Nearly the whole of the supply of beasts in to .day's
market were the refuse of Monday, and in very middling
condition. The beef trade ruled heavy, and prices were
barely supported. We were but scantily supplied with
sheep; nevertheless, all breeds moved off slowly, at Mon-
day's currency. There was a fair number of calves in the
market, and the veal trade was depressed, at a farther
decline in value of 2d per 8 lbs. Pigs moved off steadily,
at full prices. Milch cows were dub. ,at from 14! to 191
each, including their small calf.

Per 81bs to sink the offals.
s. d. s. d.l s. d. d
Inferior Beasts.... 2 Bto 3 0 ;Prime Sonthdc 'WE 4 8 5 0
Second quality.... 3 2 3 6;LArge ors°. calv es 3 4 310
Prime large oxen 3 8 4 4 Prime small d 0... 4 0 4 6
Prime Scots, drc. 46 4 81Large hogs
Inferior Sheep ...3 4 3 6Small porkers
Second quality ...3 8 4 OiSuckling calves-23' 0 29 it
Prime erse.-wlled.4 2 4 4lQuarter old pigs.2l 0 28 0
TOTAL SUPPLY. POILEION SUPPLY.

Beasts ...• •• 1,014 j Beasts.... •.......
Sheep
6,800 Sheep ....... .....
1,10 0
Calves .. 384 Calves • •
Pigs •• .• •••• 310 (Pigs-- e'• •• Ow •• •• •• •• •...

NEWGATE AND
The trade generally ruled
supported.

LEADENH ALL.
Leavy, and prices were barely.

Per Bibs by

the carcase.

s. d. s. d.
Beef, interior 2 6 2 10
Do., middling 3 0 3 4
Do. prime large 3 6 3 8
Do., do. small 3 10 4 4
Park, large 3 8 4 4

0. d. 0. d.
Mutton, Inferior 3 0 3 4
Do., middling 3 6 4 0
Do., prime 4 2 4 6
Veal 3 2 4 2
Pork, email 4 8 5 4

BOROUGH HOP.
There is -a fair demand for nearly all new hops, and
prices rule steady. The supply offering is large, .and the
duty is called 250,000 t.
Mid and East Kent pockets, 31 ?Os to 5/ 5s per cw►.;
Weald of Kent, 31 5s to 4/ 4s; Suzcx, 36 3s to 41 Os.
London, England, 1856-10-03

BOSTON—OcT. 1.

We ha d a fair supply of all kinds of grain to-day. At
tl ie openi, ig of the market the farmers askeul very big°
ptheir wheat, and a few samples were disposed'o,
at' ices for2sperq.‘ *. over last week, but towards the close of tb!
demand ruled exceedingly heavy, and an
van
is t
o 2ts of, the n
scL.
per qr. was with difficulty realised. Barlei
oats is per qr. dearer. Beans and peas 0
ma rn k
e eaia
pre- Tiously qu otad.
P rices :—W heat, red, 62s Od to 67s Od; new, -s to
~ hi t.s, 68s Oa to• 72's Od., extra, 745. Barley, 38s Od to 441
Od . Oat- 25s to 31s. Peas, 40 ,to 453 lid Beans, 4l
Od' t.o 51s Od per gr.
London, England, 1856-10-03

EDINBURGH GRAIN.-OCT. 1.

A large supply of all kinds of grain. Wheat and barley
back, while oats and beans were better. Sales heavy.
Wheat, on the top, 4s Od up, and on the average Os lid
down. Barley, is Od up on the top, and Os 9d down a
the average. Oats on the top is 4d up—on the averages
Os 8d up. Beans on the top 2s Od up, and on the
average, 2s 2d up.

AVERAGES PER IMPERIAL QUARTER.
Wheat £4 11 0 0-12th.
Do. new -12th.
Barley
Oats 1 15 6 1-12ths.
Beans

BOSTON—Oar. 1.
We had a fair supply of all kinds of grain to-day. Ai
the opening of the market the farmers asked very high
prices for their wheat, and a few samples were disposed of
at 2s per qr. over last week, but towards the close of the
market the demand ruled exceedingly heavy, and an ad.
vance of is per qr. was with difficulty realised. Biala/
is to 2s, and oats is per qr. dearer. Beans and peas s
previously quoted.
Prices :—Wheat, red, 62s Od to 67s Od; new, —s to —0
white, 68s Od to 72s Od; extra, 745. Barley, 38s Od to 44
Od. Oats 25s to 31s. Peas, 40, to 45s Od Beans, 470
Od to 51s Od per qr.

NEWARK—OCIT. le
We had a full attendance and good supplies of grain tcr
day. Wheat met a ready sale at 2s advance. Other arts'
cies as before.
Wheat, white 703 to 755, red 68s to 70s; barley, mania%
44s to 48s, grinding 38s to 40s; oats, 24st. 35s to 38s, 229t0
32s to 345; beans, 46s to 48s ; malt, 70s to 725; peas, 40
to 465; tares, 50s to 56s per qr.
London, England, 1856-10-03

LOCAL SHARE MARKET.%

LIVERPOOL, OM 2.
STOOK EXCHANGE. This market opened quietly to'
day, and prices were at about yesterday's rates. Scut)
Eastern, 20&—Manchester, Sheffield, and Lincoln, 3:2,',
Ditto, 6/. new per cent., lls. 3d. p.—Great Western, °I
—Midlands, 77 6i 7—Caledonian, 27i I—London and
North Westerns, 102—Lancashire and Yorkshire, 94 r
North Eastern, Berwick, 19,i—North Stafford, T. and M'
22—Dutth Rhenish, 1.13.9. p.
London, England, 1856-10-03

STRAND THEATRE.

The announcement of a new burlesque at this theatre
ever secures a full attendance of the admirers of that
class of dramatic literature. The success of Mr. Dillon
in "Belphegor,"at the Lyceum, has induced the manage
ment of the Strand to seize on the subject for their last
novelty. To say that " Belphegor" proved as success.
ful as any of its predecessors hardly conveys an idea of
the shouts of laughter and applause that are elicited by
the many quips and cranks, puns and personalities with
which it abounds. Mr. Leicester Buckingham, who
now appears for the first time as a burlesque writer, has
succeeded to admiration, and the unequivocal success of
this his first effort will doubtless encourage him to fol-
low up " Balpbegor" with many others. The plot of
"Belphegor"is necessarily deviated from to some extent,
but the main features are preserved. Miss Cuthber',
who represents the Mountebank, gives a somewhat
pathetic pourtrayal of the trials and sufferings of Pail-
lasse, following the example set by Robson, of rendering
the tfagic phases of the character conspicuous.
Mr. H. J. Turner, as Madeline ; Mr. Clarke, the vil-
lain of the piece ; Miss Thirlwall, as an opera singer ;
and Mrs. Woollidge, as an ex-prima-donna, secured an
entire success, which was greatly enhanced by the music
by Mr. Chambers, and some capital scenery by Mr.
Herbert.
" Belphegor" bids fair to run to Christmas.

WEST HARTLEPOOL, Sept. 30.----The American-built
clipper.ship King Philip has just arrivwd at this port
for the purpose of being docked and fitted with the
auxiliary screw. The King Philip, together with the
Stamboul auxiliary screw, 1,400 tons, which is at pre-
sent also in dock at West Hartlepool, have been pur-
chased by the newly formed Australian Auxiliary Steam
Clipper Company, and are intended to run on a new
line between London and Australia. Both these vessels
are reported to be remarkably fast sailers, and both are
Very fine specimens of naval architecture. The Royal
Belgian mail steam-ship Constitution, the arrival of
which was noticed in The Sun some weeks ago, is still
here.
She has been thoroughly overhauled and sur-
veyrseed, and is expected to leave for Antwerp in the
cou of a few days Prior to her departure for New
York she will take 1,000 tons of coals on board at this
L an
as occasion may require, by
porteo.
old The Constitution will shortly ho followed by the
p,
the whole ofd ultimately,the ships and important
PREDICTED PALL OF
formingline. this new
biography of a Wesleyan minister, just issued in Ca-
nada, we noti ©the following calculation, which is very
NAPOLEON lII—In the auto-
curious. It was communicated by a Frenchman to an
English friend. Fall of Robespierre c in the year 1794.
have the fall of Napoleon
Repeat 1794 in sin_le
ai figures, and add the whole, and
you
1., 1815. Repeat
fore, and you have the fall of Charles X. 1830. Repeat
and you. have the fall of the Duke of Orleans, 1842.
Repeat, and you have in this year, Louis Napoleon will
fall, 1857. Thus: as be-
-1794

1815
1

1830
1

1342

_-- --__ -
815 1330 1842 1357
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Wind S.S.W.
Arrived—Mark Hall, from Constantinople.
KINGSTOWN, OCt. 2;

Wfnd S.S.W.
Arrivocl—Tasmania, from St. John's, N.B.

(Br SUBMARINE AND BRITISH TELEGRAPH.)

Wind S.W. ; GRAVESEND, Friday, 10 a.m.
e near l water - cluy.
Arrived, Oct. tid
2—Vangualy rd,ow from Stettin; Iris, Guern-
sey ; Spring Rice, Rotterdam.
Arrived, Oct. 3—Melona, from Guernsey; Talisman,
Boulogne ; Lady Abidore Cronstadt ; John Bull (3),
Hamburg; Albion (s), Boulogne.'
Sailed—Monarchy, for Port Phillip ; Pasha, Oporto ;
City of London (s), Dunkirk ; Kossuth, Port Phillip ;
Beduins, Naples.

DEAL, Friday, 9.41 2,.m.

Wind S.S.W., fresh.
Passed—Spartan, from Jamaica, for London ; Irene,
139 transport, and Foster, 179 transport, 3,967, first pen-
dant, Crimea, Deptford.

VESSELS SPOKEN WITH.
The Octavia, from the Mauritius for Falmouth, Sept. 10,
in lat 26 N, long 36 W.
The ship Australia, from London, standing N.W., Aug.
33, in lat 3 N, long 23 W.
The Eliza, from London for Bombay, Aug. 25, in lat 9
N, long 16 W.
The Duke, from Liverpool for Calcutta, Aug. 30, in lat
14 N, long 27 W.
The Ocean Queen, of Bristol, fron Car yliff for Quebec,
Sept. 9, in lit 15 N, long AS W.
London, England, 1856-10-03

THE ISLE OF SERPENTS.

The Berlin correspondent of a Frankfort journal states
that a second note has been addressed to Russia on the
subject of the Isle of Serpents by Great Britain, and
that its tone is more peremptory than that of the former
note ; in consequence of which the irritation which was
felt by each party has been much augmented.
London, England, 1856-10-03

NAPLES•

The French journals continue to speak of the
Neapolitan expedition as a project suspended in
order tc give time for a final effort to be made at
Naples by Lieutenant Field Marshal Martini, on
the part of Austria.
The partisans of the King of Naples boast of the
immense " moral support," which his Majesty
cannot fail to find in the circular of Prince Gort-
schakoff.

The Nord of Brussels calls attention to the fol-
lowing letter, dated Vienna, Sept. 26 :
The sensation which I mentioned in my yesterday's
letter as having been caused by the news of the proxi-
mate appearance of an allied squadron in the Bay of
Naples has somewhat subsided to-day, from the convic-
tion entertained in Government circles that, if such a
demonstration is intended, at all events it will not take
place just now. I think I may assure you that our dip-
lomatic agents at London and at Paris received a few
days since urgent instructions from Count Buol to induce
the Western Governments to adjourn the execution of
their maritime demonstration against King Ferdinand.
There is every reason to believe that the two great
Allied Powers will show sufficient consideration for Aug-
trig, who is more or leas engaged in this deplorable con-
flict, to await the result which our envoy to Naples,
General Martini, may succeed in obtaining from the
King of Naples.
According to a report which has been current here for
some days, the number of our troops in the Roman Le-
gations is to be considerably increased, with as little de-
lay as possible. It is even said that two additional regi-
ments of infantry, and one of cavalry, have already
entered the Legations. The ground for this is, that
France having resolved to send reinforcements to
her troops at Rome, our safety and political interests
render it necessary for us to strengthen ourselves in the
Legations.
As regards another piece of news, no less serious,
which is circulated at Vienna, I cannot speak positively.
It is said the Piedmontese Government has notified to
Paris and London its intention of joining a squadron to
that of the two treat maritime Powers in the Bay of
Naples.
I need scarcely tell you with what feelings this news
was received by our Government and by the public ; it
is to be hoped for the peace of Italy that the active in-
terference of diplomacy will prevent the realisation of a
project which would singularly complicate a state of
affairs already so much endangered in the Italian penin-
sula.

Recruiting for the army of the King
of Naples,
according to the Augsburg Gazette, is
going on
with great activity in Switzerland, and every week
are to be seen fresh detachments of Swiss soldiery,
who have been enlisted in that service, marching
through Bormio, with cries of " Vive le Roi Fer-
dinand !"