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The Sun.
London, England, 1869-06-07

()THING IMPOSSUBLE

A GUA. AMARELLA. restores the Human hair
a_ to its pristine hue, no matter at what ago.
JNO. GOSNELL and CO. h've at length, with the aid
done of t`le most eminent Chemists, succeeded in perfect-
ing this wonderful liquid. It is now offered to the public
in a more concentrated form, and at a lower price.
Sold in bottles, 3s. each ; also os., 7s. 61, and 15s. each.
including brush. _ . _

Red Bull Wharf, Angel-passage, 93, Tipper Thames-
street London. E.C.

I AW LIFE ASSURANCE OFFICE, Fleet-
! .1 street, London, E.C., May 31, 1869.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, That in conformity
with the provisions of th,t Deed of Settlement, a GENE-
RAL MEETING of the Proprietors of the Law Life As-
surance Society will be held at the Society's Office, Fleet-
street, London, on THURSDAY, the 24th day of Jnno
next, at 12 o'clock at noon precisely, to elect an Auditor
in the room of Philip Longmore, Req., who has resigned;
to elect six Directors and one other Auditor ; and for
general purposes.
The Directors and Auditor, who zo out of office by ro-
tation, will be proposed for re-election.
By order of the Directors,
GRIFFITH DAVIES Actuary.
London, England, 1869-06-07

LONDON, MONDAY, JUNE 7, 1869.

A momentous decision was arrived at on Satur-
day afternoon by the Conservative majority of the
House of Lords in regard to the Irish Church Bill,
and the policy in that House of her MAJESTY'S Oppo-
sition. The determination of their lordships, as the
whole country knows by this time, is to throw out
the Bill on the second reading. It was a determina-
tion not come to impetuously, upon the spur of the
moment, in a flame of passion, but as the result of
the rnaturest deliberation. The significance and the
importance of this decision is that it brings the Lords
and Commons into direct antagonism. Remember-
ing, indeed, that it was distinctly upon the Irish
Church Question that the late Conservative Admi-
nistration went to the country, and remembering also
that the enormous majority by which the Suspensory
Bill was carried in the last House of Commons,
has been nearly doubled in the present House of
Commons, as the answer, through the late General
Election, of the enlarged constituencies, it may even
be asserted more emphatically that the resolution ar-
rived at by the Conservative Peers on Saturday
brings into direct opposition to each other, not
merely the Lords and Commons, but the Lords and
the People. Again, therefore, it must be said, the
decision of the Lords, is, indeed, momentous. It is
likely to be all the more momentous, because of the
impulsive temperament of the First Minister of the
Crown, backed as he is at this jancture, aided
and abetted as he has been increasingly ever Ftince
the laz,t house of Commons w. s d;s-solved by an
overwhelming majority of supporters avowedly bent
at every turn upon obeying his behests to the very
letter. As we have just now remarked, the majority
enabling him to pass the Irish Church Bid through
the present House of Commons, is, as nearly as pos-
sib'e, double the very large majority by which, in the
old 1.10u6e, the Suspensory Bill was carried. Sup-
&sing, what it is of course needless to suppose,
London, England, 1869-06-07

MACNIVEN & CAMERON'S

ENOWNFD WAVERLEY, OWL, PICK-
WICK,IV and WAY ERLEY BARREL PEN,

OX A NEW PRINCIPLE.

"The Owl' pen is suitable for fine writing, and glides
over the paper iu the mot easy end graceful manner.
This is par excellence the lady's peu. The
from its flexibility, is well adapted for business purposes.
The Waverley 'is sure to become a favourite ; its flexi
bi:itv is so great that it will entirely supersede the use of
quills, and to professional men will to invaluable. The
Waverley Barrel Pen' possesses the same qualities as the
'foregoing."—Court J ournal.

rrO ADMIRERS OF LIGHT CARRIAGES.
—HART, 79, New Bond-street, has introduced some of the
lightest, handsomest, and roomiest CARRIAGES that ever were
seen. S. 11. is still progressing with others on the light scale,
the style of carriage which has so long been wanting in this
cauntry„ as thousands of horses get bent over with their fore-
legs and knuckled over behind, and sore shoulders, through
having a carriage 3 cwt. too heavy. Persons wanting a carrisae
have only to describe the size of the horse. and one will be made
sultaltle : the horse will go with ease and the riders with com-
fort, as he has introduced a sprin : only one inch wide, made of
patent steel, not half the weight of the ordinary springs. A visit
is solicited. Testimonials to be seen. See opinions of the Press
—The Sun, Morning Post, Observer, Bell's Life, Globe, New York
Hsrald, and Anglo-American Times, One on view at Crystal
Palace.
London, England, 1869-06-07

CLERGYMEN'S RIGHTS.

A clergyman has been made a " C. 8." The most
honourable Order of the Bath is invaded by the
spiritual element of society. The Rev. Robert Mills
Inakip, Chief Naval Instructor of her Majesty's
training ship Britannia, for naval cadets, allowed
himself to be beguiled by worldly vanity, and is
now an ordinary member of the civil division of the
third class of the Order of the Bath. The much-
coveted decoration is for the first time worn over a
surplice. The rights of the diplomatic officers, of
soldiers, and statesmen are thus clearly invaded, and
that to a very serious extent. For if a clergyman
may have the honour, why not a bishop ? And
where will the claims of the prelates end? The
Colonial Orders, the great Knights of the Garter
themselves, are threatened. They should look to it
that they repudiate the tyranny of the Church.
London, England, 1869-06-07

ESTA B LIS II lEN T for GENTLEWOMEN
during TEMPORARY ILLNESS.
The relatives of Clergymen, Naval, Military, and Pro-
fessional Men, Governesses, and Artists may, for a small
weekly payment, receive the comforts of a HOME, com-
bined with the best medical and surgical treatment, at the
establishment, 90, Upper Barley-street.
This establishment, which was opened in 1850, is patro-
nised by hor Majesty. The Bishop of London Ls Visitor,
and it is managed by the Marchioness of Ormonde, the
Lady Laura Palmer, Mrs. Edward Romilly, the Lady
Caroline Russell, Mrs. Cecil Russell, and other ladies.
All information respecting it may be obtained on writ-
ten or personal application to the Lady Superintendent.
Subscriptions received at the Institution, and by the
Treasurer, at Messrs. Coutte and Co.'s, 59, Strand.
C SPRING MOE Flan Sec.

ROYAL FREE HOSPITAL, Gray's-inn-road,
in the immediate vicinity of the Great Northern
Railway Terminus, King's Cross.
Patron—Hcr Most Gracious 31AIESTT the QrrrN,
Vice-Patron—
His Royal Highness the Prince of WALES, K.G.
President—His Grace the Duke of Bream-cm. R.G.
This Hospital, founded hi the year 1828, the first to
establish the principle of free admission to the sick poor,
without the delay and difficulty of Governors' orders, is
wholly dependent fer support en voluntary contributions
and legacies.
It affords relief to a large number of in-patients, and, in
addition to this, the average number of attendance of the
destitute sick has for a considerable period averaged be-
tween 3,000 and 4,000 weekly.
The Committee earnestly solicit the assistance of the
benevolent, as the premises of this hospital are capable omitteef
containing several hundred more beds had the Com
the requisite funds to maintain them.
Contrib,Aions are received by their bankers, Messrs.
Brown, Hanso and Co., Abehurch-lane; aleo by Messrs.
Conde and Co ; Drummond and Co.; Glyn and Co.;
Males and flo ; Ransom and Co. ; Prescott, and Co
Co.; Smith, Pa. pia, and Co.; Barclay and Co.; Williams,
IDeaccin, and Co.; Nisbet and Po.,lßerllolsl3treet sukat
the Rotspital from 10 all '&•
London, England, 1869-06-07

MIL MOTLEY'S EgSTRUCTIONS.

According to the Philadelphia Public Ledger, the only
trustworthy information re,specting the instructions to
Mr. Motley is that they are more of a general than a specific
character, and do not contemplate any speedy action on
his part with regard to the Alabama claims. " In view of
the present sentiment in England upon the subject, if for
no other reason, Mr. Motley will inform her Majesty's
Government of the desire of our own to adjust all pending
cplesti.mis on a basil that will strengthen the friendly re.
latione between the two countries."
London, England, 1869-06-07

THEATRE-ROYAL, HOLBORN.

Tim EVENING, TETE 3IISTEES't OF THE MILL. After
which MONEY: At r. Barry Sullivan, Mrs. Horrusuu Vezin, Mr.
G. Honey, Mrs. C. Horsman, &e.

ROYALTY THEATRE.
Under the Management of Miss It Oliver.
'furs EVENING, at 7.50. IN FOR A li' LID %Y. Followed by
A ROVING COMMISSION. And THE MIL' GARY BILLY
TAYLOR. To conclude with CLAUDE DUVAL: Mr. Day,
Mr. Dewar, Mr. Danvers, Miss M. Oliver, Miss B. Bishop.

PRINCE OF WALES'S ROYAL THEATRE.
Under the Management of diss Marie Wilton
TntsEvaumo, SCHOOL: Messrs. Hare, IT. J. Montague,
Addison, Glover. and Baneroft; Mrs. Buckingham White. Miss
C. Addison, and Miss Marie Wilton. After which, A WINNING
HAZARD. And A LAME EXCUSE

ST. GEORGE'S THEATRE, REGENT STREET.
THIS EVENING, at 8, THE ROYAL ORIGINAL CHRISTY'S
MINSTRELS' Ethiopian Entertainment, Immense Success of
BARBE BLUE. The Only Leon

CFI RISTY MINSTRELS. St. James's Hall, Every Night, at 8
Wednesdays and Saturdays, at a 9.n(18 all the year round.

ROYAL AL II AMBR A PALACE. TITRE'E BALLETS
Promenade Concert. Band of GO. Begin at 8. is. Box-oftict
open from 11 to 4.

ZOOLOGICAL GARDENS, Regent's-pack, OPEN daily (ex-
cept Sundays). Admission, Is.; on Mendays, Cd. Children
under twelve, Cd_
London, England, 1869-06-07

CHMESE PROGRESS.

The Patrie is a cantankerous paper. It will not believe
the telegram from China, published in the English papers,
to the effect that the French Ambassador at Pekin had
been struck by a Chinese magnate. It is quite at liberty
to adopt this tone of incredulity, but it has no right
to say, as it does, that this story was invented
by " the English cabal of the old political school." The
great desire of this cabal, continues the friendly semi.
official paper, is to get up a diplomatic embroglio in
order to retard the development of the Liberal policy
which the Chinese Government has inaugurated. Sir
Rutherford Alcock recently stated that the Chinese had
no desire for the introduction of European arts and manu-
factures into their country. The Patrie gives Sir Ruther-
ford the lie direct. The Pekin Government is about to
make use of steam vessels for the purpose of
putting down piracy; it Las issued the strictest
orders for the protection of Protestant and Catholic
missionaries and traders ; and, lastly, gas has made its
appearance At the_ -A. ca.. 3
to promote progress in China, and has just replaced the
American Ambassador because the latter spoke slightingly
of Mr. Burlingbame's mission. The Pa ! r ie,bowev er eseems to
forget that the President of the United States has changed
his ambassadors all over the world. As to putting
down piracy, we are glad to hear of the Chinese Govern-
ment's good intentions, but hitherto piracy has been, and
still is, put down by English gunboats. The strict orders
for the protection of the missionaries have yet to be
obeyed. Nothing could be more pleasant than to learn
that the Patrie is right ; but there is too much reason to
fear that Sir Rutherford Alcock's statements have not yet
been refuted.

. _
THEATRE -ROYAL, HA YMARKET.
.Sole Lessee, Mr. Buckstone.
THIS F,VENING, BLIT E DEVILS: Messrs. Howe, Buckstone,
jun.. and Miss Fanny Wright.
After which, HOME: Messrs. Sothern, Chippendale, Comp,
tcn.H. Vincent. 'sic.; Mesdames Cavendish, Dalton, Hill, &c.
With A REGT-LAR FIX. Mr. Sothern.
And HLIII LIFE BELOW STAIRS: Messrs. Buckstone,
Howe,,Keadal; Mesdames F. Wright, and F. Ov-ynn.
Box-office open daily.
Commence at Seven.
London, England, 1869-06-07

HOMELESS BOYS OF LONDON.-FUNDS
are earnestly solicited for the purchase of food and
clothing for the
126 boys on board the Chichester Training Ship.
150 boys in the Refuge, 9, Groat Queen-street.
94 girls in the Refugee, 19, Broad-street, and Ealing
370 children.
£l5 will keep a boy or girl for one year.
Contributions received by the London and Westminster Bank
214, High Holborn, and 41, Lothbnry, kW. • and by
WILLIAM WILLI 4MS, Secretary.
No. 8, Great Queen-street, Lincoln's-inn-fields.
London, England, 1869-06-07

CO3IMITTING BIGAMY FOR MONEY.

The person giving the name of Major-General Haynes,
who was recently charged with marrying a lady and obtain-
ing her money, he at the time being a married man, was again
on Saturday before the sitting Alderman at the Mansion
House. Mr. Lewis, who prosecuted, said that inaddition loth°
charge of obtaining money under false pretence; the pri-
soner would be charged with bigamy. Some three years
ago the prisoner married a young lady named Richards,
belonging to a highly respectable family, and they had two
or three children. the true name was James Walter M'Al-
pine, and he had no title to assume the name of Major-Ge-
neral Haynes of the Madras Army, who was a married man,
and to whom the announcement of a marriage contracted in
his name had given great pain. It appeared that some short
time ago the prisoner made the acquaintance of Miss Lee.
Ai thing at King's-cross station he complained of being un-
well, and sent her off by herself. On reaching home she
was informed that she had been done, and she then came
to London, and gave the prisoner into custody.
Evidence was given in support of the charge, and the in-
quiry again adjourned.
London, England, 1869-06-07

TIIE GOVF.RNMENT AND EMIGRATION.

•
The Government seems td have given up helping
emigrants to leave this country. The Crobodile was
placed some time since at the disposal of the dock-
yard emigrants, but has noW been withdraWn ; why,
it is not very easy to say. The-committees in London
and elsewhere had no money to send out the several
f.l mil ies,, but many were preparing to leave by paying
their oAn expenses. And lust now after preparation
had been made they are told they cannot go. This
certainly wants explanation.
London, England, 1869-06-07

a -LOBE THEATR E-R OYA L.
•_A Sole Proprietor and Manger, Mr. Sefton Perry.

THIS EVENING, at 7, NAVAL ENGAGEMENTS. At o.nn
H. .I".7Thrron's new grand Burlesque, entitled THE CORSICAN
" BOTHERS ;" or, The Troublesome TwiLs. To conclude with
T. W. Robert F:en's Comic Drama, A 81l FACT] OF Pt 0311,zE :
;Mesdames Lydia Foote, Brennan. ITurhec. Stephens. Berend, C
'Thom,. Al es-l's Vernon, Facia Fisher, 3lar,hall, Andrews,
Tindal-, Hurl -Iton, and J. Clarke.
London, England, 1869-06-07

TIIE SUNDAY QUESTION.

The press,--as a rule, shuns the discussion of the
Sunday question, raised -by 11.11. Gregory on Friday
night, preferring, rather to 'demand that a public
opinion should be formed upon it than to lead that
opinion in .any way. They declare that while a large
el:ais are religiously and enthusiastically Opcied to
theopening of museums on the Sunday,-those who
dcs!re them to be accessible on that .day- are very
apathetic about the matter. Something of the same
feeling evidently. moved M.P.'s on Friday night;
They knew that; they would, by counselling the pro-
posed change, offend a large portion of their con--
stitnents ; and by the other portion a vote in favour
of Mr. Gregory would hardly be counted unto them
for righteousness, and so they cheered when Mr.-
Hadfield divided; and prevented Mr. Gregory
from pressing his motion. By the news-
papers, however, two general principles seem
to be generally accepted. First, that the religious
question must be kept out of sight, and the pro-
posal discussed as one of moral expediency; secondly,
that if the change is to take place, it may and must
be limited. As heretofore, no exhibition should be
allowed to be opened for which money is taken.
The parks not the Crystal Palace; the museums,
not the Polytechnic ;. the National Galleries, which
are free, not private collections of paintings, which
require a money fee for admission ; the Concerts of
the Recreative • Religionists, not the theatres, are
those to whom the privilege of opening on Sunday
should be allowed.
London, England, 1869-04-03

MUSICAL AND THEATRICAL 17EMS.

The Italian Opera semen at the Lyceum commences on
the 3d of May.
Mr. Joseph Irving has sailed f.n. America.
Miss Susan Devin, from America, makes her first ap-
pearance at the Surrey on Mon lay.
A new drama by Boucicault is underlined at the Prin-

CCB6'd.

(From the Musical Standard.)
Wachtel is iu danger of losing his voice from a EoVero
Lucas.

Aubcr's "Le Premier &Air tie Bouheur" has been given
successfu'ly at Liege.
A Polish opera, " Halka," by Moniueco, has been given
with success at Moscow.
London, England, 1869-04-03

Tii:nut) EaffioN.

NO TIOh.

"rho Third Edition of " The Sun " of last Evening was
published in time for delivery in town at 7.15 p.m.

SUN OFFICE, 6 O'CLOCK.

:PORTING INTELLIGENCE—This bitty

VICTORIA CLUB BETTING—THIS DAY.
NE WM A.R KET HANDICAP.
100 to 30 on the field (offered)
400 to 100 agst Pero Gomez, with a start (taken)
CHESTER CUP.
100 to 12 agst Paul Jones (offered)
10 to 1 agst Romping Girl (offered)
16 to 1 agst Mandrake (taken)
500 to 30 ogst King's Cross (taken)
1060 to GO agst .7Egean (wanted)
20 to 1 agst Attack gelding (offered'
20 to 1 agst Birthday (offered)
20 to 1 agst Knight of the Garter (offered)
25 to 1 agst Vagabond (taken)
5'4 to 15 agst Dalby (taken)
TWO THOUSAND GUINEAS.
2 to 1 agst Wild Oats (taken)
100 to 15 agst Belladrum (taken)
Bt, 1 agst Drummer (taken and offered)
10 to 1 agst Pretender (taken and wanted)
100 to 9 agst Alpenstock (offered)
20 to 1 agst Elthus (offered)
20 to 1 agst Strathconan (offered)
1000 to 8 agst King Cophetua (offered)

DERBY.
3to 1 agst Pero Gomoz (offered)
Bto t agst Wild Oats (taken)
1000 to 70 agst Ladas (taken)
15 to 1 agst Ethus (taken)
17 to 1 egst Ryshworth (taken)
1000 to 40 ag,,t Belladrum (offered)
30 to 1 agst Thorswalden (taken)
25 to 1 agst Duke of Beaufort (offered)
40 to 1 agst Tenedos (offered)
1000 to 15 agst Stratlinairn (offered)
1000 to 15 agst Perry Down (offered)
1000 to 10 agst Royal Rake (taken)
1000 to 7 agst Tasman (offered)
1000 to 7 agit lEgoan (taken)
1000 to 5 agst King Cophetua (offered)

POIITING INTEL LIGENCE.

BROMLEY IL-WES-YESTERDAY.

STEEPLECHASE PLATE.

Triumpher.

Order..

Scipio

3

Niue ran.
BECKENHAM PLATE.

Juanita...
Winifred

Poacher..
London, England, 1869-04-03

THE FIRE AT THE CAPE.

Half the world seems to have been recently afflicted
with a season of great drought. Europe, Australia, and
South Africa have all suffered alike. At the Cape the
drought has resulted in one of those great fires which
are so common on the American prairies. The scorched
grass was accidentally ignited in one place, and the
blaze ran over the country like the explosion of a gun-
powder train. The effects of the conflagration have been
most calamitous. In one district twenty homesteads were
destroyed, and more than a score natives burnt to death.
In another very rich district many of the finest
farms in South Africa were destroyed, the
people saving their lives by rushing into the
river. One very rich farmer had only time to drag his
box, with some thousands of sovereigns in it, to the water.
Throwing himself in with his box, he stood up to his chest
in water for an hour or more, barely escaping being burnt
to•death by the long rushes growing on the bank. The
destruction of live stock has, of course, been immense.
London, England, 1869-04-03

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The Room is supplied with Newspapers, both home
and foreign ; Reuter's Telegrams, giving conunereial,
political, and general telegraphic information ; Shipping
Lists, Directories, Time Tables, and other Books of Re-
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There is also an excellent Refreshment-room attached,
as well as a Reading and Writing Room, comfortably fur-
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London, England, 1869-04-03

THE SUN, _LONDON, SATURDAY EVENING, APRIL 3, 1E69

MISCELLANEOUS NEWS.

THE BANK .11ATr:.

Although the advance in the Bank rate took every-
one by surprise, and caused immense confusion in
the discount houses, the morning papers generally
approve the chance. It appears to be due almost
entirely to tne iarge uemana which there is now fox
American securities. The accession of General
Grant to the Presidency, and his clear declaration in
favow of keeping faith with the national creditor, has
caused United States securities to be very popular, and
they are now eagerly sought for at a price 20 per cent.
in advance of the figure at which they could scarcely
get purchasers a few weeks ago. Of course this
involves a considerable efflux of gold across the
Atlantic. In fact, it was stated on Thursday that
£52,000 would be taken from Threadneedle-street
at once, and over £lOO,OOO from Liverpool for New
York. As not less than £1,500,000 of Australian
gold is expected here in a fortnight, it is not supposed
that there will be any occasion to raise the Bank
rate again speedily.

examination snouia De maae oz Lne most granusmg
systems, and conanetect in a rair anu open manner.
If the Passengers' Railway Signal Act is to be any-
thing like a success, public official trial should be
made before official approval is given, and vigilant
inspection should take place afterwards. The Act
came into operation on the Ist.
London, England, 1869-04-03

QUEEN ISABELLA.

It is stated at Paris that the counsellors of Queen
Isabella have held their last meeting. Most of them
have long been of opinion that the only chance for
the fallen dynasty lay in the ex-Queen abdicating in
favour of her son. The question was again put at
this " Cabinet Council," and the Queen again refused.
The meeting then broke up. Some of the Queen's
cLdherents have given up all hcpe, and have resolved to try
their fortunes elsewhere. It is even said that Father
Claret will shortly set out for Rome, where he will live in
retirement
London, England, 1869-04-03

THE ASSOCIATION for the WELFARE of
Patroness—Her Most Gracious ma]ety tin! QUEEN.
the BLIND, 210, Oxford-street, and 127, Euston-road.
172 blind men and women.
g.are gr.anted to the blind
applying for help, which
This Institution affords employment in various ways to
riedoiurvisoowarnmneonluivanirotsn
whoioeonc asbniloinnnodst emtaoer nnv ant
cannot be given for WANT of FUDS:
Contributions will be thankfully received by the Secre-
tary, Rev. C. B. REID, M.A.
London, England, 1869-04-03

THE SLAVE TRADE.

Mr. J. LOWTHER moved for a return of the forces
employed during each of the past twelve years upon the
West Coast of Africa, together with the annual cost, the
rate of mo,tality, and the sanitary condition of the force,
' A brief discussion followed, during which Mr. Childers
said that it was gratifying to know that the slave trade ou
the West Coast had ceased to exist—(hear, hear) but it
was necessary- to kerp some ships there for the prot.wtion
of commerce. The iaformation the hon. goat lonian asked
for, it was stated, was already on the table of the house.
The motion was eventually withdrawn.
London, England, 1869-04-03

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The attention of country bankers, solicitors, manufac-
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London, England, 1869-04-03

HOMELESS BOYS OF LONDON.-FUNDS
aro earnestly solicited for the purchase of food and
clothing for the
126 boys on board the Chichester Training Ship.
150 boys in the Refuge, 9, Great Queen-street.
94 girls in the Refuges, 19, Broad-street, and Ealing
370 children.

£l6 will keep a boy or girl for one year.
Oontributions received by the London and Westminster Bank
214, High Holborn, and 41 Lothbnry, 8.C.; and by
"WILLIAM WILLI CMS, Secretary.
No. 8, Great Queen-street, Lincoln's-inn-fields.
London, England, 1869-04-03

GREAT NORTIIERN HOSPITAL,
Caledonian-road, Islington, N.
Supported by Voluntary Contributions.
This Hospital has relieved 481,951 patients sinoo it was
established at King's-cross in 18d6. Patients aro admitted
free.
Bankers—Messrs. Barnot, Lloyds, and Co., 60, Lombard-
street, Messrs. Ransom and Bouverie, 1, Pall-mall.—Hon.
Sec., / Smith. Esa. GEo. REID, Sec.
London, England, 1869-04-03

JULY.

Kingsbury ••.. ...•.•
OCTOBErt.
Bromley ......................... 7 West Drayton 2l, 22
.NOVESIBER.
Worcester ............... 2,3, 4 Libre wsbury ...........
Barre .................... .2. 3 I LeamingtOu Bunt ....23h0
Lverpool ......... 9, 10, 11, 12 1

cOITRSING FIXTURES.

AUGUST.

St. Albans
OCTOBEIL

Ancaster and Willoughby, Lincolnshire 5, 6.
Orrnesby
Iluntingdun Club.. 26, 27.

MISS BATEMAN AS " LEAH."--Miss Bateman's re-
appearance as Leah, in Dr. Mosenthal's famous drama, at
the Theatre Royal, on Monday evening, says the Dublin
Daily Express, excited a degree of public enthusiasm which
could find but few parallels in recent times, and which
certainly constituted a most flattering tribute to the pro-
les anal caubitio 91 the great ,Ainorican_tragedionne.
London, England, 1869-04-03

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THE SUN, LONDON, SATURDAY EVENING, APRIL 3, 1.669

MISCELLANEOUS NEWS.

THE BANK HAM.

Although the advance in the Bank rate took every-
one by surprise, and caused immense confusion in
the discount houses, the morning papers generally
approve the change. It appears to be due almost
ennreiy to tine large demand winch there is now fox
American securities. The accession of Genera]
Grant to the Presidency, and his clear declaration in
favour of keeping faith with the national creditor, has
caused United States securities to be very popular, and
they are now eagerly sought for at a price 20 per cent.
in advance of the figure at which they could scarcely
get purchasers a few weeks ago. Of course this
involves a considerable efflux of gold across the
Atlantic. In fact, it was stated on Thursday that
£82,000 would be taken from Threadneedle-street
at once, and over £lOO,OOO from Liverpool for New
York. As not less than £1,500,000 of Australian
gold is expected here in a fortnight, it is not supposed
that there will be any occasion to raise the Bank
rate again speedily.
London, England, 1869-04-03

RUPTURES.-BY ROYAL LETTERS PATENT.

WHITE'S MOC-MAIN LEVEII,YRUSS
(Perfected and Exhibited in the Great Exhibitions
of 1851 and 1862) is allowed by upwards of Five Hundred
Medical men to bo the most effective invention in
the curative treatment of HERNIA. Tho 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 lloc-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, forw..rde3 by post, on the circumference of
the body, two inches below the hips, being sent to the
manufacturer,
Mr. JOHN WHITE, 228, Piccadilly, London.
A Single Truss, 168., 215., 265. Gd., and 31s. 6d. Postage,
Is. A Double Truss, 31s. 6(1., 425., and 525. 6d. Postage,
ls. Bd. An Umbilical Truss, 425. and 528. Gd. Postage,
Is. 10d.
Post-office Orders to be made payable to John White,
Post-office, Piccadilly.

IoLASTICNEW PATENT
STOCKINGS,
A KNEE-CAPS, etc., for Varicose Veins and all cases
of Weakness and Swelling of the Legs, Sprains, ttc. They
are porous, light in texture, and inexpensive, and are
drawn on like an ordinary stocking. Price 4s. 6d., 7s. 6d.,
10s., and 16s. each. Postage, 6d.
JOHN WHITE. Manufacturer, 228, Piccadilly.
London, England, 1869-04-03

TUE NAVY ESTIMATES.

The house then went into committee.
Mr. CHILDERS proposed to prDeeed to voting tho
navy estimates.

Mr. CORRY moved that vote 10, sec. 1, bo reduced by
the sum of £40,000.
After some discussion the vote was agreed to.
On the vote of £1,086,001 for dockyards and naval yards
at home and abroad,
Mr CORRY, being of opinion that it was inexpedient
to build any more so called " sea-going" turret ships until
the Captain and the Monarch had been properly tried at
sea, moved to reduce the vote by £30,000.
After some remarks the vote was agreed to by 122 to 46.
The house then adjourned.
London, England, 1869-04-03

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THE TREATMENT OF LUNATICS.

The management of St. Luke's Hospital has lately
formed a subject for discussion, and in consequence
of the complaints and criticisms respecting it, the
committee of management requested the Lord
Chancellor to make an independent inquiry
into the condition of the Hospital. Unfortu-
nately his lordship has no jurisdiction in the
matter, and the Commissioners of Lunacy do
not feel called upon to institute one. The Times
takes up the matter strongly, and censures the lack
of proper discipline and the want of a resident
medical superintendent at the head of affairs. The
physical conditions of light, cleanliness, and cheer-
fulness are indispensable to the recovery
of the insane, whereas the. cells of St. Luke s
are gloomy, dirty, and small. The dietary of
the patients is said to be very defective, and the
supply of hot water insufficient. The whole building
is dirty and squalid, yet the rate of expenditure is
extravagantly high, the maintenance of each patient
ccsting nearly £BO a year, and the capital stock is
annually diminishing. The Times maintains that
such complaints, which would occasion immediate
and strict inquiry into any private asylum, should not
be passed unnoticed in the case of a public institu-
tion. In reference to this question of insanity, it is
satisfactory to find that Dr. Lockhart Robertson,
after a careful study of the statistics of lunacy, has
arrived at the conclusion that the apparent increase
in the number of lunatics is due not to the greater
tendency of modern life to develope insanity, but
to the increasing care that is taken of pauper lunatics
and others formerly unnoticed.
London, England, 1869-04-03

Total,

315,5121

!i 8,661,109 5 9

26,7631 6,444,490 4 8

207,113 13 9

The net premium income has increased to
the sum of £2
The interest on investments and other items
of receipt yield '

6,704 1 7

1,276 18 1

Making- a total income of £237,980 19 8
The claims were 333, amounting to the sum of £127,886
12s. Icl.

The balance of the year's income was £68,026
9s. 4d.
The assets of the association at the close of the year
amount: l to £667,493 Bs. sd.
The directors draw special attention to the fact that the
next bonus valuation will take place at the end of the year
1872, and that all polices effected on the profit scales prior
to the 31st December, 1869, will be entitled to participate
in the same,
The directors also draw attention to the successful esta-
blishment during the past year of the Britannia Fire
Association, under the auspices of the Briton. The direc-
tors believe that the establishment of a Fire Company, to
work in active co-operation with the Life, will tend much
to the advantage and profit of both institutions. It is
scarcely necessary to remark that the capital funds and
constitution of each office are quite separate and distinct.
By order of the Board,
JOHN MESSENT, Actuary and Secretary.
London, March 18, 1869.
London, England, 1869-04-03

N°. 23,967.

Just ready, in Bvo., with Fine Portrait,
THE LIFE OF ROSSINI.
By H. SUTHERLAND EDWARDS.
Hurst and Blackett, Publishers, 13, Great Marlborough-street.

THE METROPOLITAN RAILWAY.—The
RAILWAY NEWS of This Pay (Saturday) contains
LETTER FROM MR. SALISBURY ON THE
METROPOLITAN RAILWAY,
And all the Latest Railway News of the Week.
Price 6d. Office, 3, Whitefriars-street.
London, England, 1869-04-03

THE FIP.E AT THE CAPE.

Half the world seems to have been recently afflicted
with a season of great drought. Europe, Australia, and
South Africa have all suffered alike. At the Cape the
drought has resulted in one of those great fires which
are so common on the American prairies. The scorched
grass was accidentally ignited in one place, and the
blaze ran over the country like the explosion of a gun-
powder train. The effects of the conflagration havebeen
most calamitous. In one district twenty homesteads were
destroyed, and more than a score natives burnt to death.
In another very rich district many of the finest
farms in South Africa were destroyed, the
people saving their lives by rushing into the
river. One very rich farmer had only time to drag his
box, with some thousands of sovereigns in it, to the water.
Throwing himself in with his box, he stood up to his chest
in water for an hour or more, barely escaping being burnt
to death by the long rushes growing on the bank. The
destruction of live stock has, of course, been immense.
London, England, 1869-04-03

FRIENDLESS AND FALLEN.-LONDON
FIC MAL PREVENTIVE and It EFORMA.TORY IN
STITIITION.
President—Rev. CANON DALE.
CorraiarrnoNs for the support of the Homes in 1868 aro ear-
nestly solicited, which may be sent to bankers, Messrs. Mon
quet, Salt, and Co., 73, Lombard street, KC.; Francis Nicholls,
Esq. (of the Committee), it, Old Jewry Chambers, N.C.
E. W. TIIOMA.S Sec., 200, Euston-road, N.W.
London, England, 1869-04-03

THE LONDON SURGICAL HOME for
DISEASES and ACCIDENTS of WOMEN, for
the Reception of Gentlewomen and Females of Respect-
ability upon a weekly payment. Under the management
of Mr. Baker Brown.
The private medical attendants of the patients are
in vited to visit them, and to meet in consultation before
treatment.
Full particulars can be obtained on application to the
Lady-S u porintendent, 13, S tanloy- terrace, Notting-hill,
W. ; or to Mr. Baker Brown, 136, Harley- street, W.
London, England, 1869-04-03

THE NAVY ESTIIIATES.

The house then went into committee.
Mr. CHILDERS proposed to praceed to voting the
navy estimates.

Mr. COIIRY moved that vote 10, sec. 1, be reduced by
the sum of £40,000.
Aftor some discussion the vote was agreed to.
On the vote of £1,086,001 for dockyards and naval yards
at home and abroad,
Mr CORRY, being of opinion that it was inexpedient
to build any more so called " sea-going" turret ships until
the Captain and the Monarch had been properly tried at
sea, moved to reduce the vote by £30,000.
After some remarks the vote was agreed to by 122 to 46.
The house then adjourned.
London, England, 1869-04-03

GREAT NORTHERN HOSPITAL,
Caledonian-road, Islington, N.
Supported by Voluntary Contributions.
This Hospital has relieved 481,954 patients since it was
establisbeJ at King's-cross in 1836. Patients aro admitted
free.
Bankers —Messrs. Barnet, Lloyds, and Co. 60, Lombard-
street, Messrs. Ransom and Bouverie, 1, Pall-mall.—l Ton.
Sec., / Smith. Eso, GEO. REID, Sec.
London, England, 1869-04-03

THE STRIKE AT GENEVA.

The poop!. of Geneva are not disposed to tolerate the
interference of a foreign association. Two strikes have
just occurred in the Swiss city. One was a strike of
printers, wh'cli was supported by the International
Society of Workmen ; but iu spite of this aid the move-
ment collapsed. Then the society incited the masons to
pack up their tools, and gave them support. Some work-
men who did not want to strike were assaulted. But the
Geneveso will not stand it. Several thousands of the
populace have met and resolved to uphold the Govern-
ment, without distinction of party, in its endeavours to
preserve freedom of labour.
London, England, 1869-04-03

BRITON MEDICAL AND GENERAL
LIFE ASSOCIATION.
Chief Offices-429, Strand, London.
TRUSTEE
Lieut.-General - Sir J. E. IR. Partridge, Esq., F.R.S.
Dupuis, K.C.B. Francis Webb, Esq.
Sir James Duke, Bart. W. Tyler Smith, M.D.
Sir W. Fergusson, Bart., I Millis Coventry, E,q.
F.R.S.
CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD —FR 31\ CIS WEBB, Esq.
1717Prrir-ITxlivitAx
EXTRACTS from the FIFTEENTH ANNUAL RE-
PORT, read at the Annual General Meeting held at the
Society's House on Thursday,_ 18th 3lareh, FRANCIS
WEBB, Esq., in the chair.
The directors have received 3,212 proposals for assur-
ing the sum of £972,866 18s; 9d. 2,472 policies were
issued, assuring £703,451 4s. and producing in annual
premiums the sum of £25,227 8C
The following tabulated retu:
ness transact-ions during the t.hri

•ns exbibit ti
e quinquenni

ho now busi-
ial periods :
London, England, 1869-04-03

CONSULAR COURTS IN EGTPT.

Tne Etendard announces the speedy solution of the
international difficulty relative to the consular courts in
Egypt. It will be remembered that the Viceroy of
Egypt proposed a commission to investigate the relations
of the consular courts with the native Government. Much
trouble and much injustice have arisen from the irrespon-
sibility of foreigners to native courts, and from their right
of claiming to be tried in the consular tribunals. All the
nations wbichwould be affected by this commission gave their
sanction to it, excepting only France. For severalmonths
past negotiations have been going on between the French
and Egyptian Governments with the view of removing, if
possible, the objections of the former. The Etendard
announces that an agreement has been come to, and that
the difficulty will soon be ended. What the end will be
the semi-official paper does not say.
London, England, 1869-04-03

GARRICK-STREET, 'COVEN r-GARDEN.

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celebrated PALE and other ALES ; Keatinge and Co.'s famous
Bordeaux Wines and Charente Brandies; and Irish and Scotch
Whiskies, from several of the best distilleries. Samples can
also be seen at the Times' Shades. BONA BIBS BosiNxssEs.—A
number of Hotels, Public Houses, &c., for disposal. Particulars
of others wanted in town and country.

THE ONLY COFFEE MACHINE to Pro-
-1 duce the Real and Best French CAFE NOIR.
Coffee Machines from as. 9d. to 12s. 6d. iu tin.
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French Coffee Roasters, the Cheapest and Best, from 3s. to Ss. Gil.
French Coffee Mills from 3s. to ss.
Eggboilers and Rechauds from 3s. 9d. to 6s. dd.
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London, England, 1869-04-03

CONSULAR COURTS IN EGYPT.

The Etendard announces the speedy solution of the
international difficulty relative to the consular courts in
Egypt. It will be remembered that the Viceroy of
Egypt proposed a commission to investigate the relations
of the consular courts with the native Government. Much
trouble and much injustice have arisen from the irrespon-
sibility of foreigners to native courts, and from their right
of claiming to be tried in the consular tribunals. All the
nations whichwould be aflectedby this commission gave their
tsaiiittion to it, exaeuti,pgtonly.FTance.. For several months
past negotiations have been going on between tlie French
and Egyptian Governments with the view of removing, if
possible, the objections of the former. The Etenclard
announces that an agreement has been come to, and that
the difficulty will soon be ended. What the end will be
the semi-official paper does not say.
London, England, 1869-04-03

READABLE SHORT-HAND, SELF-TAUGHT:
Being a System by which people can teach themselves:
write the longest word without lifting the pen; read what they
write; awl correspond with friends at home or abroad, on plea-
sure or business. It embraces a double set of vowels, with liquid
consonants grafted on the other letters ; together with a DIAGRAM
OF DOTS, and a combination of words in must familiar use, into
ready sentences The whole forming A SYSTEM OF READABLE
SHORT- I AND, Shortened. By 11U RDO YOUNG.

•
London: Edward ytantord, 6 and 7, Charing-moss, S.W.
Price 2s. Gd.
London, England, 1869-04-03

SAFETY SIGNALS FOIL PASSENGERS,

Last s-ss'en an Act was passed prov:d'ng that an
trains running. more than twenty miles without
stopping should have some means of communication
between the guard and the passengers. Mr. Sheridan
has asked in the House what system had been
agreed on between the railways and Government,
but the reply was not very satisfactory. Mr. Bright
expressed. an opinion that the " rope system" woula
be found effective, but the plan should have had a
public trial before the authorities decided in favour
of it. The adopted rope system involves so much
trouble in its working that it is very likely to be
neglected by these in charge of it. The printed
report of the most experienced of the Board of Trade
inspectors, which was presented to Parliament last
year, is quite against the establishment of the rope
avatem,.ll. bduinealugested that 4 WPM ,

examination mould De made ox me •+osz prorommg
systems, anCi conaucteci in a iair ana open manner.
If the Passengers' Railway Signal Act is to be any-
thing like a success, public official trial should be
made before official approval is given, and vigilant
inspection should take place afterwards. The Act
came into operation on the Ist.
London, England, 1869-04-03

NOTHING IMPOSSIBLE.

A GUA. AMARELLA restores the Unman Hair
to its pristine hue, 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 wonderful liquid. It is now offered to the public
in a more concentrated form, and at a lower price.
Sold in bottles, 3s. each ; also 55., 7s. 6d., and 15s. eacb,
including brush.
Rid Bull Wharf, Angel-passage, 93, Upper Thames-
street London. E.C.