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The Sun.
London, England, 1869-03-03

THE PRINCE CONSORT MEMORIAL.

Though it is open to serious question whether we
ought to spend £lOO,OOO on a memorial to a deceased
prince, however noble his life may have been, yet we
have this satisfaction, that the monument to be
erected in Hyde Park is likely to be satisfactory as
regards artistic design and execution. The Post an-
nounces that it will be impossible to " inaugu-
rate " the memorial, as was originally in-
tended, on the Ist of May. So far as
the structural portions of the monument are con-
cerned, they may be said to be complete, but the
proposed decorations and sculpture have not kept
pace with the building, owing to their magnitude and
the wonderful care with which they have been exe-
cuted. The memorial has been so often described that
we need not enter into detail, more than to observe
that, according to the Post," the spire, which forms a
guide to its site from almost any part of the park and
rises high above the surrounding trees, is perhaps
the principal feature of the whole. From its cross to
the base is exactly 120 ft., and the metal used in its
construction weighs over 200 tons. This enormous
weight is supported by four massive crossed wrought-
an inadequate idea can be con-
iron girders. Only
veyed of the magnificence with which this spire has
been decorated.
There is not an inch of space which
is not covered with a scroll work, a pinnacle, or
figures."
London, England, 1869-03-03

NEWS MANUFACTURE.

Roumania has long enjoyed the reputation of being the
most mendacious country in Europe. No other State can
enter into comparison with it in the matter of manufac-
turing and distributing false intelligence. The source of
this great pre-eminence has been ascertained. A Pole,
named Duuiu, has been arrested at Bucharest at the
moment when he was sending off by telegraph au
interesting despatch announcing the appearance of Bul-
garian and Greek bands, the distribution of Mazzinian
proclamations, and the outbreak of dangerous troubles in
Roumania. He confessed his fault, and admitted that he
was the author of many other bulletins of the kind which
had passed from one capital to another, and had been
generally received in Europe as light shed upon the
mysteries of Eastern politics. He has been turned out of
the country. It is believed that he is not the curly
offender.
London, England, 1869-12-25

TIIE MESNIERIC INFIRMARY, 36, Wey-
mouth-street, W. (where trany cases dee.med incur-
able are cured). much needs support. Inspection is in-
vited from 10 till 12.30. The Council have placed the
Institution under the control of THOS. CEIANDLER,
Esq., M.R.C.S., who has abov' 30 years' experience in
I!.4es:nerism and nervous diseases. Consultations—gra-
tuitous, till 10.30; private, 61112.30.

CANCER HOSPITAL (Free) : founded 1851.
—Brompton, S.W., and 167, Piccadilly.—Over 8,000
cases treated since foundation. Remedies and diet very
expensive. Over 40 in hospital, and many cases unable
to be admitted for want of FUNDS ; at present over 300
out-patients.
Treasurer—Geo. T. Trertslet, Esq., Lord Chamberlain's
Office, St. James's Palace.
Bankers—Messrs. Coutts and Co., Strand.
By order, H. J. JUPP.
London, England, 1869-12-25

STRIKE BY CHILDREN.

A curious story is told by the Echo du Nord of the
children employed in the cotton and cloth mills at
Verviers, in Belgium. It seems these poor little things
were compelled to work from five in the morn-
ing until ten at night! A strike was resolved
upon, the conditions being that the children should
begin at six and leave off at seven—hours which are still
excessive. The strike was accompanied by the usual pro-
cessions and speeches, and was fortunately successful, the
masters giving in after four days' opposition, and the chil-
dren, 500 to 600 in number, resumed work.
London, England, 1869-12-25

MA DAM E TUSSAUD'S EXHIBITION.
. Bake •-street.— PO R. 1.11 AIT MODELS of P dED ERICK
HINSON and TRAUPPMANN are added to the Chamber of
llorrors. Admission, ls.; Chamber of Horrors, 61 extra.
Open from 11 a.m. till 5 p.m., and from p.m. till 10 p.m.
London, England, 1869-12-25

lIITSGARY.

The Upper House of the Hungarian Diet has incurred
great odium by its opposition to a bill for abolishing the
punishment of flogging in Hungary. The House of
Representatives passed it unanimously, but it
was objected to in the Higher Assembly, on the
ground that it was an inexpedient measure, and that
the prisons would be overcrowded if flogging was
abolished. The Minister of Justice declared that the new
Constitution gave equal rights to all classes of the popula-
tion, and that the punishment of flogging could not
be retained, unless the nobles were made liable to it.
So much indignation was caused by this speech that
the consideration of the bill was indefinitely postponed.
London, England, 1869-12-25

RETROSPECTIVE-THE CASE OF GEORGIA.

Emerging from a rebollion of gigantic magnitude, aided
as it was by the sympathy and assistance of nations with
which we were at peace, eleven States of the Union were
four years ago left without legal State Government; a na-
tional debt had been contracted ; American commerce was
almost driven from the seas; the industry of one-half of
the country bad been taken from the control of the capi-
talist and placed where all labour rightfully belongs—in
the keeping of the labourer. The work of restoring State
Governments loyal to the Union, of protecting and foster-
ing free labour and providing means for paying the inte-
rest on the public debt, has received ample attention from
Congress, although your efforts have not met with the
success in all particulars that might have been desired
yet, on the whole, they have been more successful than:
could have been reasonably anticipated. Seven States
which 'wised ordinances of secession have been fully re-
stored to their places in the Union ; the eighth (Georgia)
held an election at which she ratified her Constitution,
republican in form, elected a Governor, members of
Congress, a State Legislature, and all other officers re-
quired. The Governor was duly installed and the Legis-
lature met and performed all the acts then required of
them by the Reconstruction Acts of Congress. Sub-
sequently, however, in vialation of the Constitution
which they had just ratified, as since decided by the Su-
l-I'omo Court of the State, they unseated the coloured
members of the Legislature and admitted to seats some
members who aro disqualified by the third clause of the
Fourteenth Amendment to the Constitution —an article
which they themselves had contributed to ratify. Under
these circumstances I would submit to you whether it
would not be wise, without delay, to enact a law anthem-
' ising the Governor of Georgia to convene the members
originally elected to the Legislature, requiring each mem-
ber to take the oath proscribed by the Reconstruction
Acts, and none to be admitted who are ineligible under the
third clause of the Fourteenth Amendment.
The freedmen under the protection which they have
received aro making rapid progress in learning, and no
complaints aro heard of lack of industry on their part
when they received fair remuneration for their labour.
The means provided for paying the interest on the public
debt with all other expenses of tie Government are more
than ample. The loss of our commerce is the only result
of the late rebellion which has not received sufficient at-
tention from you. To this subject I call your earnest at-
tention. I will not now suggest plans by which this ob-
ject may be effected, but will, if necessary, make it the
subject of especial Message during the session of Congress
London, England, 1869-12-25

FRIENDLESS AND FALLEN.-LONDON
F E AL t PBEVENTIVii and REFORMATORY IN
STITTITION.

President—Rev. CArroN DALE.

CONTRIBUTIONS for the support of the Homes In 1853 are ear-
nestly solicited, which may ho sent to bankers, Messrs. Blon
quet, Salt, and Co., 73, Lombard street, 14: C.; Francis Nicholls
Ksq. (of the Committee), 14, Old Jewry Chambers, 6.0.
E. W. THOMAS Sec., 200, Euston-road, N.W.

011.111 of BEQUEST.—NATIONAL
for the PARILYSED and EPILEPTIC,
Queen-square, Bloomsbury :—I give and bequeath to the
Treasurer for the time being of the National Hospital for
the Paralysed and Epileptic, established in London in
1859, the sum of —, free of legacy duty, to be paid out
of such part of my estate as may by law be bequeathed for
charitable purposes, and to be applied to the general use
of the said Hospital.
The Institution comprises an Hospital for In and Out
Patients, a Samaritan Soc'ety to relive the more deJti-
tut° out-patients and their families, a convalescent home,
and a pension fund for the incurable.
E. IL CHANDLER, Hon. Sec.

pRITISII HOME for INC URABLES, Clap-
ham-rise. Instituted in 1861.
Patroness—lLLEL the Princess of WALES.
This Institution provides a home for life, with good
nursing and skilled medical attendance, for persc ns over
20 years of age and above the pauper class, who are hope-
lessly afflicted with incurable disease.
Pensions of £2O per annum are also granted
The Home was opened in September 1863 ; 71 in-
patients and 106 annuitants have been elected. Elections
in May and November. Forms
tained from the Secretaryy of application may be ob-
ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTIONS and DONATIONS are
earnestly solicited.
Bankers—Messrs. Barclay, Levan, and Co., 54, Lombard -
street, E.O. ; Messrs. Drummond, Charing-cross, S.W.
EDWD. WEAYER, Sec.
Offices, 73, Cheapside, E.O.
London, England, 1869-12-25

THE CECTJAIENICAL COUNCIL.

Our Rome correspondent, writing on the 20th, says
that the Council took a most important step in its last
sitting by nominating the Commission of Faith. The
election fell, by a choice almost unanimous, on those
Bishops who have been the foremost champions of the
dogma of the Papal Infallibility, at the head of
which list figure the names of Mgrs. Manning, Deschamps
(Moline), and Pie ! " I need scarcely say that such
a vote is tantamount to a verdict, and was meant
as such. All doubt as to the future course of the Council
on this head is therefore at an end. The dogma will be
defined as certainly as its definition is proposed, and it is
now a mere question of time. Cardinal Matthieu
is one of the principal dissentients, and he
left Rome on the pretext of an ordination as
soon as the result was known. Only ten bishops
have protested, and it is thought in Rome that some of
these will withdraw their signatures before the matter
comes formally before the Commission." As far as
outsiders can learn, the English, American, Colonial,
biabnra hnvo boon unanimous for the
definition. The Pope continues wonderfully well, and
nothing has been heard in Rome of the report circu-
lated in the English papers of a prorogation of the Council
till after his death. Many think that the Fathers will be
restored to their dioceses soon after Easter.
London, England, 1869-12-25

HOSPITAL for DISEASES of the THROAT,
Golden-square, W.
President—His Grace the Duke of GRAFTON.
The Committee of Management earnestly APPEAL for
FUNDS to help them to meet the heavy current expenses.
Upwards of 18,000 poor persons have been relieved in the
last six years.
GEORGE WOOD, Secretary.
London, England, 1869-12-25

A FRENCH WORK.

The arrespondance Liberale relates a curious story of a
new work which has lately appeared in Paris called " The
Jesuits and the Inquisition." A parish of the Cotj,d' Or
had ordered some copies of the book, and the priest was
so indignant that he denounced it from the pulpit, and
threatened those who read it wills excommunication.
The Commissary of Police went round to those who had
copies of the work, and succeeded in carrying off eleven
of the fifteen which were in the place. The Parisian
publisher immaiately demanded the restoration of the
books, and the Commissary gave them up in consequence
of his protest. Shortly after the publisher received a
letter from the Commissary of Police in his own neighbour-
hood, enjoining him to call at his bureau, and advising
him to bring a list of the inhabitants of the parish
who had subscribed to the publication of the work
in question. The publisher has taken no notice of
this appeal, and will not conform to the Commissary's
request.
London, England, 1869-12-25

TUB DARIEN CANAL.

Tho subject of the interoceanic canal to connect the
Atlantic and Pacific oceans through the Isthmus of
Darien is one in which commerce is greatly interested.
Instructions have been given to our Minister to the Re-
public of the United States of Colombia to endeavour to
obtain authority for a survey by the Government in order
to determine the practicability of such an undertaking,
and a charter icr the right of way to build by private en-
terprise such a work if the survey proves it to be practi-

cable.
In order to comply with the agreement of the United
States as to a mixed commission at Lima for the adjust-
ment of claims, it became necessary to send a Commis-
sioner and a Secretary to Litna in August last. No appro-
priation having been made by Congress for this purpose,
it is now asked that one be made covering the past and
future expenses of the Commission.
The good offices of the United States to bring about a
peace between Spain and the South American Republics,
with which she is at war, having been accepted by Spain,
Peru, and Chili, a Congress has been invited to be held in
Washington during the present winter.
A grant has been given to Europeans of an exclusive
right of transit over the territory of Nicaragua, to which
Costa Rica has given its assent, which, it is alleged, con-
flicts with vested rights of citizens of • the United States.
The Department of State has now this subject under
consideration.

mix AND THE SPANISH GUNBOATS.

The Bliuibter of Peru having made representations that
there was a state of war between Peru and Spain, and
that Spain was constructing in and near Now York 30
gunboats, which might ho used by Spain in such a way as
to relieve the naval force at Cuba so as to operate against
Peru, orders were given to prevent their departure. No
further steps having been taken by the representative of
the Peruvian Government to prevent the departure of
these vessels, and I not feeling authorized to detain the
property et V. nation with which we are at peace, on a
London, England, 1869-12-25

THE AMERICAN CENSUS.

Congress is preparing for the census which is to be taken
in 1870. The representation in America depends upon the
population, and many changes will be made after the next
estimate has been taken. The United States will most
probably be shown to contain about 40 millions. Tho
West and South-west States are expected to have the
majority in the representation, having increased so largely
of late. This change may be for the better, in lessening
the power of the Protectionists and improving the legisla-
'4,m on the tariff and tax laws. According to the estimate
already made, it is calculated that there has been an
increase of 8 millions in the population in ten years, and
an increasa of 91 per cent. in property valuation.
London, England, 1869-12-25

DR. KING'S DANDELION and QUININE
LIVER PILLS (Without Mercury)
The very best remedy for
BILE, WIND, INDIGESTION, ACIDITY, HEADACHE,
lIEARTBIJRN, &c.,
And acknowledged by many eminent surgeons to be the safest
and mildest pills for every constitution.
In boxes at ls. lid., 2s. 9d., and 4s. 6d., at all chemists.
London, England, 1869-12-25

HOMELESS BOYS OF LONVON.-FUNDS
are earnestly solicited for the purchase of food and
clothing for the
126 boys on board the Chichester Training Ship.
160 boys in the Refuge, 9, Great Queen-street.
94 girls in the Refuges, 19, Broad-street, and Ealing!

870 children.
Zl5 will keep a boy or girl for one yoar.
Oontributions received by the London and siVestminster Bank
214, High Holborn, and 41. Lothbnry, E. 0.; and by
WILLIAM WILLI tMS, Secretary.
No. 8, Great Queen-street, Lincoln's-inn-fie:N.l
London, England, 1869-12-25

DINN EFO RD'S FLUID MA GN ES lA.
The medical profession for Thirty Years have ap-
proved of this pure solution of Magnesia Rs the best
remedy for Acidity of the Stomach, Heartburn, Headache,
Gout, and Indigestion ; and as the best mild aperient for

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dren, and infants.
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.72 New Bond-street, Lnndo❑ ; awl of all other chemists
throughout the world.
London, England, 1869-12-25

TILE BEST REMEDY FOR INDIGESTION.

NORTON'S CAMOMILE PILLS are eon&
dontly recommended as a simple but certain
Remedy for Indigestion, which is the cause of nearly all
the diseases to which we are subject, being a medicine so
uniformly grateful and beneficial that it is with justice
railed the " Natural Strengthener of the Human Stomach.'
" Norton's Pills" act as a powerful tonic and gentle ape-
rient; are mild in their operation, safe under any cir-
cumstances, and thousands of persons can now bear testi-
mony to the benefits to be derived from their use, as they
Lave been a never-failing Family Friend for upwards of
20 years.
Sold in bottles at ls. 1 d., 2e. 9d., and 11s. each, in
every town in the kingdom.
CAUTION.

Be snre to ask for "NORTON'S PILLS," and do not
be persuaded to purchase any of the various imitations
which have sprung up in consequence of the succeKs of
N orton's Camomile Pills."
London, England, 1869-12-25

I.7AMARITAN FREE HOSPITAL for WOMEN
and CHILDREN, Lower Seymour-street, Portman-
square. The only Free Hospital for Diseases of Women ;
2,5,3 patients were treated last month without letters of
recommendation. SUBSCRIPTIONS and DONATIONS
are much needed, end will be received by Messrs. Hatchard,
Piccadilly; Sir Samuel Scott, Bait ; Messrs. Barclay,
Coutts, Glyn, Ransom ; and by the Secretary.
London, England, 1869-12-25

RUSSIA AND PRUSSIA.

The Berlin Correspondence has published a long article
on the exchange of military decorations between the Em-
peror of Russia and the King of Prussia, and is indignant
at the political signification which has been given to the
circumstance. The whole affair is to be re-
garded in a purely military sense, and has
no political bearings. The Constitutionnel denies
on the part of the French journals that they sought to
spread the false reports that were circulated, and states
that the German and Prussian papers were the first to
excite attention on the subject. It is equally absurd to
say that the Emperor Alexander conferred the honours on
the King of Prussia for the purpose of silencing the dema-
gogue papers of Moscow and St. Petersburg.
London, England, 1869-12-25

XIORTH LONDON or UNIVERSII Y
COLLEGE llOSPlTAL.—Accidents and Sickness.
—CONTRIBUTIONS earnesly solicited to meet tho
annual expenses, which exceed the income by £4,000.
The committee also plead for help for the sick children,
the little victims of starvation, neglect, and disease, who
enjoy in the now wards, devoted to them, the privileges
of nourishing food and careful nursing. Donations thank-
fully received by Edward Enfield, Esq., Treasurer, 19,
Chester-terrace, Regent's-park; and at the office of the
charity.'
HENRY J. KELLY, R.N., Secretary.
London, England, 1869-12-25

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x-o-ricE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that an Ex-
.L N 1 tracrdinary General Meeting of the Shareholders
(that is those now holding shares) in the EAST INDTA
IRRIGATION AND CANAL COMPANY will be held
at the Company':; Offices. 8 and 9, Queen-street-place. in
the City of London, on Saturday. the 15th January, 1870,
for the purpose of receiving. considering, approving, con-
firming, adopting, or otherwise dealing with a Report to
the Directors of the Company from the Committee of A p
portionment, and of transacting such ether business and
matters as may then be, or appear to be, necessary in rela-
tion to or in connection with the aforesaid Report, or the
matters to which it relates, refers to, or affects. -
Ti - order of the Board of Directors.
Dec. 21, 1869. J. WESTWOOD, Secretary.

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London, England, 1869-12-25

THE PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE.

To the Senate and House of Represent ant:es.
In coming before you for the first time as Chief Magis-
trate of this great nation, it is with grataude to the Giver
of all Good for the many benefits we enjoy. We are blessed
with peace at home, and are without entangling alliances
abroad to forbode trouble ; with a territory unsurpassed
in fertility, of an area equal to the abundant support of
500,000,000 of people, and abounding in every variety of
useful minerals, in quantity sufficient to supply the world
for generations; with exuberant crops ; with a variety of
climate, adapted to the production of every species of
earth's riches, and suited to the habits, tastes, and require-
ments of every living thing; with a population of
10,000,000 of free people, all speaking one language; with
facilities for every mortal to acquire an education ; with
institutions closing to none the avenues to fame or any
blessing of fortune that may be coveted ; with freedom of
the pulpit, the press, and the school ; with a revenue flow-
ing into the National Treasury beyond the requirements
of the Government. Happily, harmony is being rapidly re-
stored within our own borders. Manufactures hitherto
unknown in our country are springing up in all directions,
producing a degree of National independence unequalled
by that of any other power. These blessings, and
countless others, are intrusted to your care and mine for
safe keeping, for the brief period of our tenure of office.
In a short time we must each of us return to the ranks
of the people who have conferred upon us our honours,
and account to them for our stewardship. I earnestly
desire that neither you nor I may be condemned by a
free and enlightened constituency, nor by our consciences.
London, England, 1869-12-25

TUE SOUTH.

Mr. Horace Greeley has sent a message to General Butler
on the disfranchisement of the leading Southerners. He is
against the policy of proscription for participation in
the rebellion, and says that all experienced persons are
against it. In support of his argument, he declares that
Southern men of education arc by far more reasonable than
their poorer neighbours, less implacable, and more ready
to unite heartily in rebuilding the waste places of the land
Ho makes the appeal to General Butler as his name is so
much associated with the policy of disfranchisement. The
letter is published in the Tribune.
London, England, 1869-12-25

ARGYLL ROOMS, GREAT WINDMILL-STREET,
Piccadilly. _ _

The extraordinary success which has attended the production
the Shadow Dance, with the brilliant and varied. effects of
the electric light on the groups of dancers that nightly partici-
pate in it, combined with the admirable Operatic and'Dance
Music Selections presented in the often-changed programmes,
have had the gratifying effect of making the i r sent ono the
most extensively patronized season since its first opening. The
celebrated Orchestra, under the direction of its highly efficient
chef, Signor Luigi Curti, performs the choicest and latest com-
positions of ad distinguished composers—the solos in which are
...signed to the eininent euphonionist, Signor L. Moscaf Messrs.
W. Graves, L. Silherberg, and otherable artistes. Manager, Mr
Thomas Pitts. Professor Halliman M.O.

Admission, ls.; Reserved Seats. 2s.
R. R. BM risT,L, Proprietor
London, England, 1869-12-25

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OSBORNE, Dec. 24.

Her Majesty, accompanied by their Royal High-
nesses Princess Louise and Prince and Princess
went out in the grounds this morning. _

Prince Leopold alit' Princess Beatrice also
walked in the grounds.

LATEST INTELLLGEiIO.3

(REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.)

AMERICA.
(Per French Atlantic Cable.)

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2-1.
The report of the occupation of Samara Bay by
the United States is confirmed.
lecse was obtained from the Government of
President Baez, and a garrison from the United
States' frigate Albany took possession on the 6th
of December.

NEW YORK, Dec. 24.
Edwin M. Stanton died at Washington last
night, aged 55, of general debility.

The Guion steamship Nebraska arriTed here

,o-day.

COMMERCIAL INTELLIGENCE.
CLOSING PRICES.
Gold closed at 1201 ; the highest quotation dur-
ing the day was 1201 ; the lowest, 1201.
Sterling Exchange on London lOBl.
6-20 11. S. Bonds. 1882 . 1131.
66 " 1885
66 " 1867 ll5.
10-40 66
Illinois
Erie
Cotton—Mid. upland. 2sla.
Petroleum—Standard White 3oc.
Flour, extra state, $5.10c. to $5.70c. Corn, old
mixed, sl.loc.

FRS?
Bo URSE, Dec. 24.—T,
closed as follows :

CE.

!ee o'clock—The market

4 per Cent.
End of month —
3 por Cent
End of month 72 45
Credit Mobilier 207 50
Transatlantic 220
Credit Foncier 1722 50
Paris Gas 1640
RAILWA'

Bank Shares 2840
ItaFan Fives 56 60
Austrian Fives — --
Ottoman Loan 333
Do. Debt 45 35
Spanish Throes
Rome Debt —
Deferred —
78. Cash
957 ,

Orleans ,

Western
Northern ... 1125
Strasburg . 590
Lyons and Mediterranean
Southern..... 5921

Sardinian ...
Austrian
Lombard
North of Spain
Saragossa
Roman

52i
820
525
46
London, England, 1869-12-25

TILE INSURRECTION IN DALMATLA..

The Eastern Budget publishes statements from its cor-
respondents in Constantinople and in Herzegovina, which
arc not altogether satisfactory. The Turkish military
dignitaries all speak of a conflict with Montenegro as
inevitable, and regard that State as the prime mover
in the Dalmatian affair. A letter from Scutari, in Albania,
seems to confirm this account, since the new governor of
that province is to be Dervish Pasha, well known for his
campaign against Montenegro in 1862. The present governor
of Albania, Essad Pasha, who has been appointed President of
the military council, is convinced that the Dalmatian insur-
rection would have been crushed long ago if it had not been
supported from abroad, and this assistance he believes to
have been given by Montenegro. The Governor of
Podgoritza says that ho heard the women in the Monte-
negrin village of Piperi wailing, according to the
fashion of their country, for relations who had perished
in the insurrection. The Governor-General of Bosnia has
arrived at Mostar, in Herzegovina, to inspect the troops on
the frontier, in order to prevent the Dalmatian outbreak
from spreading to Turkish territory. The frontier forts
have been put in repair, and provided with ammunition.
The Mahomedan Bosnians are hostile to the insurgents, but
the Christians are openly favourable.
London, England, 1869-12-25

SHORT SUMMARY OF THE POSITION
OF THE

PRUDENTIA.I, ASSURANCE COMPANY,
02, Ludgate Hill, London,

Branch Oifice2:7, King-street, St. James's.

The Annual Premium Income of the oompany, at the
close of Is6B, was £220,978 05.10 d., and the Total Amount
Assured £4.832,197.
The Business is divided under two heads:—
' Ist —The General or Ordinary Business, being the
s-arne as that transacted by other Companies.
2nd —The Industrial or Working Class Assurances.
The Premium Income of the General
Business was £52,432, and the SllMAssured
£1.164960. The present value of the ha -
bility of this Branch by the Carlisle 3 per
Cent. Tables, throwimr off the entire load-
ing. mt. • £139,322 15 8

Tl.e Premium income of the Industrial
Brandi was 168,546, the sum Assured
£3,10,237, and the Estimated Reserve.-- 50,000 0 0

£lB 322 15 8
The Liability of the Industrial Branch
does not admit of being estimated in the
same way as that of the General Branch,
on account of the very largs proportion of
Policies which coust,ntly larse, so that
the bulk of the assurances are, in fact, risks
for short terms only; the estimated re-
serve for the liabilities of this Branch of
the business is shown by the result of 14
years' experience to be abundantly suffi-
cient.
The Assurance Fund on 31st Decem-
ber, 1868, was £241,301 12 4
The average duration of the whole of
..he Industrial Policies was considerably
under three years.
The average age of the Assured in the
Industrial Branch was 19 years.
A detailed List of Assets can be had on application?
11. 11 ARBEN, Secretary.
London, England, 1869-12-25

LAMBERT'S ASTHMATIC BALSAM.—AN
EFFECTUAL REMEDY, without confining the
bowels or affecting the head, truly efficacious and pleasant,
is admitted to be the best medicine for immediately re-
lieving coughs, colds, confirmed cases of asthma, and inci-
pient consumption. It frequently cures persons whom the
faculty pronounce incurable, and admirably allays the
ticking which provokes frequent coughing. In approach-
ing consumption its effects are truly beneficial. Persons
deprived of sleep, or even lying down for fear of suffoca-
tion, may depend on relief in a few minutes after taking it.
Prepared only and sold by W. LAMBERT, Chemist, 8,
King William-street, Charing-cross, London, and by all
druggists, in bottles, 130., and three quantities in one,
2s. 9d. each. Bo particular, and ask for Lambert's Asth-
matic Balsam. The name and address are engraved on the
stamp.
London, England, 1869-12-25

IiZING'S COLLEGE HOSPITAL, Portugal-
street, Line',lr's-inn.—The Coln nittee earnrstly
APPEAL for FUNDS to defray the heavy- current ex-
penses. AsSistance is urgently needed.
J. W. WALDIION, Secretary.

BRITISH HOSPITAL for SKIN DISEASES,
56, Great Marlborough-street, W.
Bankers, Messrs. Ransom.
SUPPORT is earnestly solicited.
ALEXANDER RIVINGTON, Hon. See.

rpHE ROYAL HOSPITAL for DISEA.SES of
I the CREST, City-road.— The wards for in-patients
are constantly full, those for ont-patients crowded daily.
FUNDS greatly needed.
OFIARLES L. KEMP, Secretary.

lONDON FEVER HOSPITAL is the only
stitution in tho Metropolis for the troatmont and
prevention of contagious fevers. . _

CONTRIBUTIONS will be gratefully received by
Messrs. Dirnsdale and Co., 50, Combat • Messrs. Drum-
mond, Cbaring-cross ; Messrs. Coutts, :Strand ' • Messrs.
Hoare, Fleet-street : and by the Secretary, at the Hospital,
Liverpool-road, Islington, N.
London, England, 1869-12-25

SPLENDID SPECULATIONS.
ORE 1T SUCCESS.
With a Single Stake of £8 you can realise £37,050n with
ft £20,000! ! with 12 shilling 3 £12,000 ! !
For Prospectuses apply without delay to EUGENE TILLOT,
General IVerchant, Guernsey.
London, England, 1869-12-25

NSTABLISHMENT for GENTLEWOMEN
.1 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 Harley-street.
This establishment, which was opened in 1850, is patro-
nised_ by. I,ar 111,1115 IJIISLILI 111. 1.0,11U011 Ds" v-troutun,
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 informa4ion 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. Coutts and Co.'s, E 9. Strand.
W. C SPRING 11J(51 Hon. Sec.
London, England, 1869-12-25

THE ATHEN.2EUM for DECEMBER 25TH
-I- contains SPECIAL ARTICLES upon the LITERATURE
of ENGLAND, FR %NOE. GERMANY, RUSSIA, *MALY,
BELT i UST, SPAIN, HOLLAND, TURKEY, DENMARK,
SWEDEN, PORTUGAL, HUNGA RY, and AMERICA, form-
ing a -URVEY of EUROPEAN and AMERICAN LITERA-
TURE for the YEAR 1869.
NoncE. THE ATHEIN2EUM will be
PERMANEN ILY ENLARG D tirAn and after ill() let
of JANUARY, 1t,70.
May be ordered of any Bookseller or Newsagent, price Three-
pence.
Single Copies sent by post on receipt of fur postage stamps.
Publi<Led by John Francs, 24), Wellington-street, trand, W.O
London, England, 1869-12-25

PORTUGAL.

The Daily News contradicts the report that the Por-
tuguese army intended to make a political demonstration.
"We have been assured, on very good authority, that no
such idea was ever entertained, nor have any symptoms
of the kind appeared ; and that the Portuguese army has
manifested a proper subordination to authority and respect
to tho law."
London, England, 1869-12-25

TIEBIG COMPANY'S EXTRACT of MEAT.
jjj —AMSTERDANI EXHIBITION, 1869, FIRST PRIZE,
being ABO VE the Gold Medal. Supplied to the British, French,
Prussian, Russ'an, Italian, Dutch, and other Governments. One
pint of fine flavoured Beef-tea at 20. Most convenient and
economic "stock."

CAUTION.—OnIy sort warranted genuine by the Inventor, Baron
Liebig, whose signature is on every genuine Jar.
Ask for LIEBIG COMPANY'S EXTRACT, an 1 not for
LIEBIG'S EXTRACT of MEAT.
London, England, 1869-12-25

Bank of Engla..d Returns.

An Account, lursuant to the Act 7th and Bth Victoria,
cap. 32, for the week ending Wednesday, Dec. 22, 1869.

ISSUE BE

ARTMENT.

Notes issued £33,317,350

Govornmt. Debt. 11,015,101
Other Securities.. 3,984,900
Gold Coin and

Bullion
Silver Bullion

£33,317,350
BASKING D

£33,317,360

Proprietors'Capi-
tal X14,553,000
Rest

aPARTMENT.
Governint. Seen-
rities(including
Dead Weight
Annuity) .... 3/4:13,811,953
Other Securities 18,088,159
Notes 10,662,410
Gold and Silver
Coin ... 916,267

Public Deposits
(including E-
xchequer, Sav-
ings' Banks,
Commissioners
of National
Debt. and Div.
Accounts ..... 8,013,647
Other Deposits.. 17,310,112
Seven Days and
other Bills,.

500,136

1: 13,478,789

£48,478,789

At this time, whe❑ the pr:nciples anti practice of co-
operative societies engross so 4rge a share of attention, it may
be well that Messrs. Parkins and (lotto should remind the no
bility and gentry that they have for the last twenty years adopted
the practice of buying the best goods in large quantities direct
from the manufacturers, marking every article in plain figures,
and retailing them at the smallest possible profit for ready
money; and where, front Cistance or other causes, cash pay-
ments have been impossible, they have never increased the price
of the articles delivered. They respectfully solicit an inspection
of their stock, consisting of portrait albums, writing-cases, dres-
sing-cases, dressing-bags, despatch boxes,‘, envelope-cases and
blotting-books, inkstands, desks, stationery cabinets, ornaments
goods, purses, pocketbooks, cigar-cases. reticules, opera-glasses,
scent-cases, smelling-bottles, electro-gilt ant elegantly-mounted
articles—in fact, an endless variety of articles to suit every taste,
purpose, and pocket.—Farks and (lotto, 21 and 25, Oxford-
street, W.
London, England, 1869-12-25

MONEY IYI A P, K T

AND

COMMERCIAL INTELLIGENCE.

CITY, Two o'CLocx.
This being Christmas Day the Stock Exchange

is closed.

There were no gold operations at the Bank yes-

terday.
It has been announced that Messrs. Henry L.
Raphael, of the firm of R. Raphael and Sons, Robt.
A. Heath, of Heath an I Co., 11. L. Bischoffsheim,
of Bischoffsheim and Goldsehmidt, and Mr. Edwd.
F. Satterthwaite, of E. F. Satterthwaite and Co.,
fully supported by the other leading London firms
most actively interested in the maintenance of Ame-.
rican credit, have formed themselves into a Com-
mittee to take the necessary steps to attempt to en-
force the legal rights of the shareholders of the Erie
Railway in the Federal Courts of the United States.
As the expenses may be large, all holders are in-
vited to co operate by paying a subscription of one
shilling per share and sending in their shares to be
stamped by the Committee, who strongly urge
the dealers and the public generally only to deal
in shares so stamped, and to use all their influ-
ence to pro3ure general adherence to this ar-
rangement. The offices of the Committee are at
60, Threadneedle-street. The momentous ques-
tion will therefore now be decided whether
foreign investors in American undertakings
are liable to find their property seized without so
much chance of redress as would be afforded even
in countries infested by brigands, but where bri-
gands are at all events pursued. Should the solu-
tion be favourable, there are many South American
enterprises to which, in the extraordinary progress
of the development of the country, European capi-
tal is likely during the coming year to be attracted.
Pending such a settlement, however, both nations
must sustain the annoyance of an almost total sus-
pension of the advantages that might thus be mutu-
ally derived.
In addition to the coupons for the half-year's
interest notified for payment on and after the Ist
proximo by the Italian Irrigation (Canal Cavour)
Company in London, and at Turin and Paris, a sum
of upwards of £50,000 will be distributed as soon as
the numbers can be announced. In respect of the
bonds and obligations which were drawn in Italy
on the 21st and 22d instant, every bond of £lOO
drawn is redeemable at £l2O.
London, England, 1869-12-25

SAN DOMINGO. •

If any doubt remained respecting the intentions of the
American Government towards San Domingo, it must
now be dissipated. Samana Bay hna been formally trans-
ferred, and the American Government has taken posses-
sion. President Baez has sold his territory, and no doubt
it will be well both for him and its inhabitants.
London, England, 1869-12-25

CHAPLAINS TO THE " NATIONA L " ARMY.

The Rev. Mr. Ryan
denies that he has been sus-
pended in consequence of his speech at the Tippe-
rary nomination, in which he spoke with such gusto
about the " tumbling "
of landlords. Mr. Ryan says
the Archbishop could not suspend him for the
words he really used, "giving, in a short but forcible
manner, a description of the. state of things between
landlord and tenant in this unhappy country."
No doubt the expressions which aroused such
public indignation were both short and forcible. The
line qualities of brevity and force aro generally
characteristic of effusions which evolce resentment
and disgust. Another clerical sympathiser, the Rev,
Mr. Mooney, writes to say
that the report of his
suspension for threatening
language to an agent of
Colonel Charteris is " a vile fabrication."
London, England, 1869-12-25

PAINLESS and PRACTICAL DENTISTRY,
by dr. B. L. NIOSELY, the Dentist by special appoint-
ment, 312, REGENT-STREET, exactly opposite the lloyal
Polytechnic, end 23. MOORGITE-STREET, CITY. Estab-
lished 1820. This, the most perfected system of pain-
less dentistry, originated and invented by Mr. 11. L.
Mosely, is r commended by the Hospitals and adopted
by the profession as one of the greatest improvements
of the age for the alleviation of pain and restoration
of the natural functions, can solely be obtained in such
perfected success (the result of forty years' practical
experience) at his on:y residences, as above. The su-
p3rlative excellence of this system is perfect immunity.
from LAD, nn operations, stumps, and decayed teeth ren-
dered useful, loose teeth and tender gums protezted.
Qualities: These teeth never change colour or decay—in
fit unerring—ease and comfort unsurpassed—detection
impoQsible—the facial anatomy faithfully studied —And
youthful appearance restored mast icatiou and art i!•ttlat ion
g. aranteed. The "Times" of March 6 says : - "So gond
an im4ation becomes the next best thing to il-e original."
Teeth from Sc.; sots, 5 to 30 guineas. Consultation
free.—Only addresses, 312, );agent-stro t,
the Royal Polytechnic!: and 23, Moorgate-street, E C.,
oppisito the Star Insurance Offic.!.

OWN, SERVICE OF INDIA. Persons
sk) desirous of being admi.te Ito the ..PEN C)APETITION,
commencing on sth April, 1870, should apply at once for the
necessary forms; which most be returned, with evidence o'
health, and character, not later than February
SERVICE COMMISSION, Cannon-row, Westminster.
London, England, 1869-12-25

ARE OW ROOT.—Just received from the West
Indies a large consignment of ARROW ROOT of excel-
lent quality, which can be confidently recommended to clergy-
men and of to visitors of the poor, as an economical and whole
some article of diet for Invalids. Sold in 7112., 141 b., and 2 -lb.
tins, at Bd. per lb., tins extra; also a large quantity of the finest
BERMUDA ARROW ROOT, which can be offered at the reduced
price of ls. 6d. per lb.. in quantities of not less than 71b., tins
extra. TIIONIA.S KEATING, 79, ST. Palm's CHURCILYARD.
London, England, 1869-12-25

BRITISH HOME FOR INCURABLES,
Clapham rise.
Instituted 1861
PATRONESS.
Her Royal Highness tho Princess of WALES.
TREASURERS.
George Moore, Esq.; Mr. Alderman Gibbons.
This Institution, extending its operations to an parts of
the kingdom, provides for those afflicted with incurable
diseases a home for life, with every c3mfort and medical
attendance. Patients are admitted, and annuities of £lO
obtained by election.

No perion under 20 years of age, nor of the pauper
class, is eligible.
Full particulars and the necessary forms may be pro-
cured from tho So.lretary. Donations and annual sub-
scriptions are earnestly solicited.

BANKEIts.
Messrs Barclay, Bevan, and Co., Lombard-street, E C.; and
Messrs. Drummond, Cnaring-cross, S.W.
EDWD. WEAVER Secretary.
Offices, 73, Cheapeide.
London, England, 1869-12-25

31ILITARY PREPARATIONS IN IRELAND.

The South of Ireland has been prepared for civil
war on a small scale. Colonels of regiments have
been sworn in as military magistrates—a step
which always implies readiness for emergencies.
The flying columns are provided with
detachments of the Military Train, so that
they can, reit:4%in in the field for •any time that
may be necessary. They are exercised regularly in
route marching, and the utmost vigilance is used
with respect to strangers entering barmas. The
accounts at present, however, all represent the
country as completely tranquil. The supply of out-
rages is in no way diminished, but there are no
symptoms of anything like a general movement.
One writer says, indeed,that the Government arrange-
ments have caused more surprise than concern
amongst the mass of the people.
• • ••

The Cork Herald considers the preparations of the
Government in the Southern capital to be altogether
uncalled for and exaggerated. At no time within
the last four years has Cork been more free from
any symptom of disorder. It regards as utterly
preposterous the rumour that any
.rising is im-
pending, and, after making searching inquiries,
is convinced that there is
no ground for alarm.
Though the most vigilant precautions are observed,
though steamers arriving in port are searched, sus-
picious characters questioned by the patrols at night,
and private persons houses visited in search of arms,
nothing has been found. Why, then, such prepara-
tions?
London, England, 1869-12-25

THE WELSH FASTING GIRL.

Mr. Turner, treasurer of Guy's Hospital, writes to
explain the part which that institution had in the
case of the Welsh fasting girl. One of the medical
officers of the hospital asked permission to allow the
committee which was being formed for conducting the
investigation, and with whom a medical practitioner in
the neighbourhood was to be associated, to have the
services of some of the hospital nurses in watching the
case. "To this application I gave my assent, and the
nurses were sent down accordingly, at the cost of the
local committee. And here the connection of the
hospital begins and ends." Mr. Turner, however,
does not think the experiment of satisfying the
medical profession that a human being can exist without
food at all preposterous. "No one who attends tc
what passes around him can claim, on behalf of the
nineteenth century, an exemption from either the
practice of, or the belief in, the grossest impostures.
If such belief is, as can hardly be doubted, produc-
tive of most serious mischief to mankind, the dissipa-
tion of the superstition by the exposure of the rotten-
ness of its foundation must be a work of public
service."
London, England, 1869-12-25

THE ERIE RAILWAY,

A decisive attempt is at length to be made to enforce
the legal rights of the Erie shareholdem in the Federal
Court of the United States. Members of the firm of
Raphael and Sons, Satterthwaito and Co., and other
City houses have formed themselves into a
committee for this purpose. As the expenses may
be large, all holders are invited to co-operate by paying
a subscription of one shilling per share and sending in
their shares to be stamped by the committee, who strongly
urge the dealers and the public generally only to deal
in shares so stamped, and to use all their influence
to procure general adherence to this arrangement.
Thus a final attempt will be made to test the question
whether the American nation really does abet the frauds
of Fisk, Gould, and their associates. Should the experi-
ment prove successful, says the Times, there are many sound
American enterprises to which, in the extraordinary progress
of the development of the country, European capital is
likely, during the coming year, to be attracted. Pending
such a settlement, however, both nations must sustain the
annoyance of an almost total suspension of the advantages
that might thus be mutually derived.
London, England, 1869-12-25

ROYAL 1N1U6.1.0 HALL, HOLBORN.
Proprietor —Mr. J. S. Swessey.
MONSTER CHRISTMAS ENTERTAINMENT. -
First appearance in London of the Female Acrobats, in their
Prawing-room Entertainment.
Return of E. D. Davis and his Two Sons, Tommy and Jocy,
with new Songs and Anel,otes.
.Tol y Nash, the laughter exciting Comic.
Emma. West, and West, the celebrated Stump Orator.
First appearance at this ball of Funny Little Lewis, the
provincial favourite.
Re enga.,gemont of Mdlle. Carlotta Verte, premier Serio-Comic
and 'Terpsichorean Artist
Metz, Redman. and Metz, Burlesque Artists
Ur. !lowland Laseelles, the unrivalled Anon
And a host of other talent.
Prices of Admission as usual. Balcony, 6d.; stalls, is.
Mr. P. Corti, Musical Director.

Chairman—Mr W. Hamilton, from the Canterbury.

COMPENSATION IN CASE OF INJURY,
AND
A FIXED SUM IN CASE OF DEATII
Caused by ACCIDENT OF ANY KM°, may be secured by
Policy of the
RAILWAY PASSENGERS ASSURANCE COMPANY.
An Annual Payment of .£3 to .£6 ss. insures £l,OOO at Death,
and an Allowance at the rate of £6 per week for Injury.
lt AMWAY ACCIDENTS ALONE may be provided against
by Insurance Tickets for Single or Double Journies.
For particulars apply to the Clerks at the Railway Stations, to
the Local Agents, or at the Offices, hi, CORNRILL and 10, REGENT
STREET, LONDON.

WILLIAM J. VIAN Secretary,

DARTRIDGE AND COOPER.
MANUFACTURING STATIONERS,
192, FLEET-STREET (CORNER OF CITANCEDY-LANE), LONDON (E.C.
THE PUBLIC SUPPLIED AT WHOLESALE PRICES.

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The New Vellum Wove "Club-Mouse" Note, five quires for

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Large Blue Wove Commercial Envelopes, 4s 6d per 1,000
Cheap Buff Colour, for circulars, &c., 35
COLOUR STA.IIPIIgG (Relief) reduced to Is. per 100 Polished
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prices charged by the retail houses.
An ILLU ,TRATED CATALOGUE, containing full descrip-
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