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

JULY.

Kingsbury ............................................................... 9
oCTOBEti.

Bromley 7 West Drayton
~.,,,,,,21, 22

NOVEMBER.
Harrow
2, 3 I Eglinton Hunt ........... 6, 7
Worcester
3, 4 1 Liverpool ............ 9, 10, 11
St. Albans 5, 6 ' Shrewsbury ..... ...... 15, 16

COURSING FIXTURES.
MARCB..
Fourth S. Lancashire (Champion) ..................... 8, &c.
County Louth (Champion), Ireland.,, 18, &c.
Scottish National Open, Lanark ... ....... .............. 30, dre.
AUGUST.

St. Albans .............................................................17
OCTOBER.

Ancaster and Willoughby, Lincolhshire ............... 5, 6.
Orwesby ......................................................... 19, Sze.
Huntingdon Club.. ..........................................
NOVEMBER.

Sundorne, Salop
Cothan and Eston '2, 3.
..
9, cto.

Foreign Mail Packet List.

MAILS DUE.
Australia and New Zealand, via Southampton. ..„Feb. 27.
Ditto, via Y Arsenics . Mar. 22
Ditto, via Pt... tuna ........
...
Brasil, Buenos Ayres, and Monte Video ...
Mar. 7.
Ditto, by French packet
Mar. 12.
Cape Yards, by Brazil packet
Mar. 7
Gape of Good 114 e. Ascension, and St. Belena Feb. 27.
China, renank, and Singapore, via Soulhampton—Feb. 27.
taibraltar, via Southampton Feb. 27
Indla,via Southampton ...... ......... . Feb. 27
iiitto, via Marseilles
Malta, Egypt, (to, Feb. 27.
Ditto, Marseilles Feb. 26
Mauritius, Cape of Good Elope, and Natal, via
Southampton
Ditto, Marseilles .. Ar. 4r. 12
_ 24
N ewl °midi& p c le b
...
Portugal
..... ................... ...... ........ Mar 7.
United States, l anada, California, Sic., by British
packet . ~...Feb. 27
Ditto, by Canadian packet ....
DittoDl tt o , by
ditto
tut i( t(eßdauStiamteosre) packet
.... ...... ..
............ ..
M
Feb... .
Feb :4
West Coast of Africa, Madeira. and Tenerifie
West Indies and Pazitio (except Mexico and B h
Mar 1
mas)
.......... •••-••
Cuba and Mexico Mar 10.
Bahamas, via New York
..........
Bermuda, via lialifax.. .. . Feb.
.................

Ex-Governor Ilubbard, of Maine, died on Satur-
day, Feb. 7.
Secretary Seward, it is stated, is m thing arrange-
ments for an extended tour of travel, on the expiration of
his term of office. The journey will be across the Conti-
nent to California, and from thence through the Republics
of South America.
General Sherman is in New Orleans, and Will
remain there for some time ; it is said that he has been
suffering from erysipelas.

William C. Stokes, a nephew of Congressman
Stokes, of Tennessee, and formerly a, member of the class
of '69 at Amherst college, died ree ;ntly at hie home in
Nashville, Tennessee.
London, England, 1869-03-03

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, 1869-03-03

MISCELLANEOUS IVEIVS.

CONSERVATIVE JOURNALISM IN SCOTLAND.

Conservative journalism does not seem to prosper
in Scotland any more than in the provinces of
England. The Scotsman, as presenting the latest
news and as the organ of Liberalism, is almost
universally read. Because it gives news which its
contemporaries do not have till next day, newspaper
readers are obliged to take it in, spite of its
opinions. But the Tories of the North have at
last discovered a plan by which they can
overcome the " fause Wheegs." They are going to
start a halfpenny Conservative paper, which they do
not expect to pay, bnt which those who love the
cause are expected to pay for. They do not think
the venture will be a commercial success ; but they
hope to obtain from those who have money to spare,
and whose sympathies are with Mr. Disraeli, a subsidy
sufficient to pay all costs. We thought that, in
this country at least, free trade was the acknowledged
principle so far as newspapers were concerned. But
Sir Thomas Gladstone and Lord Dalkeith do not
think so, and so we are likely, though nothing is
settled to have a subsidised newspaper in Scotland.

ATHLETICS.

The authorities at Oxford shew themselves rather
hostile to the athletic sports which have lately become
one of the chief events of the University year. The
leading journal is inclined to support the authorities.
It believes that too much attention is now being
given to athletics, that we have, in our adoption of
the new religion of muscular christianity, rushed into
an extreme by no means desirable. Athletics now
encroach upon the time which should be given to
mental education ; a serious fault, because athletics
have necessarily a somewhat coarsening effect upon
the mind, which can be counteracted only
by good mental training. And after all
what is it that athletics do for us? Take
the crucial test, the march of an army on a
campaign, and we shall find that the Prussians,
during the campaign. of 1866, marched as well as our
troops can do. So did the Americans under Sher-
man in his famous march through Georgia. The
higher French officers are in great part highly
instructed men, and no class of them, any more than
Prussians or Americans, have given themselves up to
rowing and jumping from boyhood to manhood.
But they march, and they make their men march
with far more alertness and agility than is
shewn by an English regiment, whose officers
have been athleticising all their lives. The
truth is, that in foreign countries athletic exer-
cises are practised sufficiently for the development of
the body, but they are not allowed to invade the
more serious province of education. With us there
can scarcely be a doubt that this limit has been
passed, and that, under the pretence of healthy
exercise, a devotion to a too engrossing class of
pursuits has become general.
London, England, 1869-03-03

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
Notting-hill,
invited to visit them, and to meet in consultation before
ylitae.riTleayee-Areet, W.
treatment.
Full particulars can be obtained on application to the
IfT;sruzervegairt,BrloBw,nS,t,al3n6l:
London, England, 1869-03-03

GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS.

Mr. GLADSTONE, in reply to Mr. RYLAND, said the
Government were of opinion that the law was in a satis-
fact ry state, but, considering the amount of business
now before the house,',he was not prepared to say that the
Government would bring in a bill on the subject, but if
the motion was taken un by a private member, the matter
of course would be given the be©t consideration.
London, England, 1869-03-03

THE ASSOCIATION for the WELFARE of
tho BLIND, 210, Oxford-street, and 127, Euston-road.
Patroness—Her Most Gracious Majesty the QUEEN.
This Institution affords employment in various ways to
172 blind men and women.
Pensions to various amounts aro granted to the blind
who cannot earn their own living.
500 blind men and women aro applying for help, which
cannot be given for WANT of FUNDS.
Contributions will be thankfully received by the Secre-
tary, Rev. C. B. REID, M.A.
London, England, 1869-03-03

IRISH ELECTIONS.

Although Sir Dominic Corrigan's challenge has
not yet been accepted, it is said that there is not the
least doubt but that a Conservative candidate will
come forward, and i.).,.500 have already- been sub-
scribed by the party. The name of the champion is
kept a profound secret, but a hint is given that it will be
the brother of the unseated member—we presume Mr.
Cecil Guinness, who has already declined to stand.
At Cashel the number of candidates is legion, and it
is to be hoped that t.Ney will all be disappointed by
the disfranchising of this most guilty borough.
At Sligo two Liberals are already in the field—
Captain Flanagan, who was defeated at the last
election, and Mr. O'Malley Irwin. Banquets to the
unseated members are the order of the day at Cashel
and Sligo. There are likely to be some more of these
rather lugubrious feasts before the judges have
completed their work.
London, England, 1869-03-03

Mayer Nephews, Cornhill.

Just published, price is. 6d., by post Is. Bd., the Second Edition,
with Addenda, containing additional Facts and Cases, in illus-
tration of the nefarious proceedings of the Advertising Quacks,
'REVELATIONS OF QUACKS AND
QUACKERY. By DETECTOR. Reprinted from the
"Medical Circular."
London: H. Bo.lliere, 219, Regent-street.
The numerous reviews of this startling work by the Saturday
Review, Punch, Weekly Dispatch, Public Opinion, And other
journals, recommending its universal perusal, are reprinted with
this edition.

ANGLO - AMERICAN TIMES,
AN INTERNATIONAL NEWSPAPER,
Devoted to American Intelligence, ENLARGED to 24
PAGES. Reports of Congress, Personal, Financial, Mining,
Railroad, &o. Members of Parliament, Commercial nen,
and those having an intereit in the United States, will find
this newspaper of use.
Published every SAT URD AT MORNING, price 44
15, Catherine-street, Strand.

COMPENSATION IN C ASE OF INJURY,
AND
A FIXED SUM IN CASE OF DEATH
Caused by ACCIDENT OF ANY KIN 0, may be secured by a
Policy of the
RAILWAY PASSENGFRS 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.
RAILWAY ACCII'ENTS 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, 54, CORNHILL and 10, REGENT
STREET, LONDON.
WILLIAM J. VIAN, Secretary.

HUNTING, SHOOTING, AND
FISHING.
THE STRONGEST MAN in the world cannot break
the ever-lasting Porpoise-skin Boot Laces made by
GILL AND CO.,
12, Brewer-street, Golden-square, London, W.
Price ls. per pair; by post, 14 stamps; six pairs, ss.
FRENCH DUBBING.—This invaluable composition
possesses the properties of preserving leather, rendering it
supple and waterproof. It is identically the same dubbing
as that used by the best eurners Bordeaux. BOOTS,
SHOES, and HARNESS are particularly benefited by its
application.
Sold Wholesale and Retail by W. GILL and CO.,
Curriers and Leather Sellers, 12, Brewer-street, Golden-
square.
Price ls. 6d., 2s. 6d., and ss. per can.

AM BERT'S ASTHMATIC BALSAM.--AN
.11-4 EFFECTUAL REMEDY, without confining the
bowels or affecting the heal, 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, 131.1., and three quantities in one,
2s. 9d. each. Be particular, and ask for Lambert's Asth-
matic Balsam. The name and address aro engraved on the
stamp.
London, England, 1869-03-03

TETE SUN, LONIJON, WEDNESDAY EVENING, mAncri 3, 169.

JOINT-STOCK' BANKS.

closing, Business
Share NAIIE, Paid. Price. done
10 Agra Limited, A all 114 14 1a 1
l'i Do B lO 44 5 44 i
50 Albion
00 Alliance, Limited
20 Anglo-Austrian
20 Anglo-Egyptian, lint
20 Anglo-Ilungariau
20 Auglo-Italian 1866, limited
40 Australasian .........
20 Bank of British Columbia all 1 ) 12
alOBll 16291 5
231
120041
20 Do issued at 2pm
25 Bank of Egypt
20 Bank of Otago, Rm.
25 Bank of South Australia all 30 32
50 Bank of Victoria, Australia 25 37 311
10 Bank of Aew Zealand all 17 18
50 British North American
20 Chartered of India, Austra-
lia, nd China all 21 22 22
25 Chartered Mere. of India,
London, and China all 31 St 32
20 City
100 Colonial '2s 39 41
10 Consolidated, lim
50 Delhi and London, lint
50 East London, lilts 5 11 01
20 English and American, lint 10 ... •••
'2O English Bank of Rio ds Jo.-
neiro. lira lO Id pr 101
20 English, 6euttisli, and Aus-
tralian Chartered
281 Bong Kong and Shanghai
Bank Corporation all ... ...
281 bo new 64 4
100 Imperial, limn 2O 17 13
20 Imperial Ottoman lO 2 54 121 4
z 5 lonian all 25 27
25 Do new 5 pr 1p
20 Lnd Mortgage of India, lira 4 at at
100 Do sp. c. Debs.lB64, 50 all 76 75 73
30 London Bank of Mexico
and South America, lim. 20 6 4
100 London and Brazilian, lim. 45 32 28 13
20 Do new 71 64 51 '2l
100 London &River Plate, lim. 40 6 1 504 4
25 Do new 10 2 3 124 4
20 London Chart. of Australia all 221 231
50 London and County 2O 491 501 411 i
20 Do new iss at 20 p.m, 16 pd II ...
London Joint Stock 1 at 83
London and South African al 1 12 101
100 London & S.-Western, lim, 20 ••• ... 14
50 London & Venezuela, lint l2l •••
100 London and Westminster '2o 61 65 65 4
100 Do Scrip, iss at 10 pm...
100 Merchant, lint 25 6 4.
10 Metropolitan, lint all 64 74
100 Midland, lint.
4 National of Australia
25 National of Liverpool lim. 15 3 1 d
100 National Provine. of Ened 42 ..• •••
10 Do .....
LO National. BO 4i 48
20 New South Wales all 42 44
20 North-Western 74
25 Oriental Bank Corporation all 43 45
50 I'rovinc. Bank. Corpo., lint lO 6 5
100 Provincial of Ireland 25 87 89
10 Do new.. all ... ...
100 Stand. of Brit. S. Africa, lint 25 15 I s
100 Do issued at 6 pm. 10 ... ...
25 Union of Australia all 46 43 471
100 Union of Iraland, lim
50 Union of London l5 86 37 37

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London, England, 1869-03-03

TH EATRE-POYA OLYMPIC.

THIS EVENING, at 7, PAPER WINGS : Messrs. H. Wigan,
H.Ne ille, E. Atkins. H. Vaughan, H. Cooper, sod Smithson:
Mesdames Furtado, Schavey. N. Harris, and rt. Henry.
After which. THI.I YELLOW PASSPORT. Messrs Neville,
H. Neville. Askins.Taylor, 7:::mghan, G. Vincent, iite.; Miss Fur-
ado and Mrs Caulfield

ROYALTY THEATRE.
Rutter the Management, of Miss M. Oliver.

Tim EVENING, at 7.20, A LOVIN CUP. Mr. Dewar, Miss
M. Oliver. To he followed by CLAUDE DUVAL; Mr. Dewar,
&c. To conclude with FAMILY JARS.

PRINCE OF WALE'S'S ROYAL THEATRE.
Under the Management of Ni iss Marie Wilton
'Pins EvExiNa, SCHOOL: Messrs. Hare, H. J. Montague,
Addison, Glover. and Baneroft: Mrs. Buckingham White. Miss
C. Addison, and Miss 1• arie 'Wilton. After which, A WINNING
HAZARD. And INTRIGUE.
London, England, 1869-03-03

THE AGracuLTuRAL LABOURER.

Ex-Governor Sir George Grey has addressed
another letter to the Daily News respecting the con-
gri
dition of the vcultural poor. The recent legislation
of Parliament with regard to the employment of
children in agricultural gangs has, he fears, done
more harm than good. The public gangs are likely
character, and the worst of the
to be improved in
unable to obtain licenses ; but
gang-masters are
owing to these restrictions the private gangs have
increased in number, and those who cannot get the
necessary license for a public gang form a private one.
The worst evils of the system have always existed in
these private gangs, and they are not, we fear, likely
to improve. The cruelty practised on the little
ones, who are at the mercy of these reckless
taskmasters, is very great, and it is a scandal that it
should be longer tolerated. Children of 8 and even
6 years old are compelled to work from 8 a.m.
till 5 p.m., being kept up to their work
by the blows and threats of the gang-master, and in
addition to this excessive exertion they have often
to walk several miles to and from their work. One
little girl of 0 had to walk eight miles in the
morning, to work from eight to half-past five, and
then to get home as best she could in the evening.
The report of the Parliamentary Commission
reveals some startling facts as to the physical
suffering and the moral degradation which this evil
system entails on those engaged under it.
London, England, 1869-03-03

A.D. 1720.

ROYAL EXCHANGE ASSURANCE
CORPORATION.
(Established by Charter of his Majesty George the First),
For SEA, FIRE, LIFE, and ANNUITIES.
Offices—ROYAL EXCHANGE, London.
Branch Office-29, Pall Mall, S.W.

OCTAVIUS WIGRAM, Esq Governor.
JAMES STEWART 119DCISON, Esq Sub-. Governor.
CHARLES JOHN MANNING, Esq ....... Deputy-Governor.
DIRECTORS.

Robert Barclay, Esq.
John Garratt Cattley, Esq.
Mark Currie Close, Esq.
Edward James Daniell, Esq.
William Davidson, Esq.
Lancelot William Dent, Esq.
Alexander Druce, Esq.
F redk. Joseph Edlmann, Esq.
Charles Hermann Goschen,

William Tetlow Hibbert,
Esq.
Wilmot Holland, Esq.
Egerton Hubbard, Esq.
Nevile Lubbock, Esq.
George Forbes Malcolmson,
Esq.
Lord J osceline Wm. Percy.
Cbarles Robinson, Esq.
Samuel Leo Schuster, Esq.
Eric Carrington Smith, Esq.
Joseph Somes, Esq.
William Wallace, Esq.
Charles Baring Young, Esq.
fuel Solly, Esq., F.R.S.

Esq•
Riversdale Wm• Grenfell,

Esq.
Francis Alex. Hamilton, Esq. I
Robert Amadeus Heath, Esq,
Medical Reforee, Sam

FIRE and LIFE ASSURANCES may be effected
on
advantageous terms.
The Duty on Fier Assurances bas nun reduced to the
unifo rate of d. per cent. per a.
No barge is made by this Corporation for Fire Policy
or Stamp, however small the Assurance may be.
Fit rIIING STOCK.— No Extra Charge' is made for the
use of Steam Thrashing Machines.
The Revendonary Bonus on British LIFE POLICIES
has averaged nearly 2 per cont. per annum on the sum
assured.
Equivalent reductions have been made in the Premiums
payable by persons who preferred that form of Bonus.
The Divisions
£
Profiti takel,O
50plaOmev may every
Five Years.
Any
s be insured on one
and exemptionart-
Liberal participation in Profits, with the guarantee
of
nda large
alin
Life.
TliisCilOnlpllort
tion a affords to the Assured
CvehsatrtederCfarpoinitalthSetock
liabilities of p
nership.
The advantages of modern practice, with the secu-
rityueraßoy
of an Office whose resources have been tested
by the experience of nearly a CENTURY AND A
HALF.

ROYAL EXCHANGE, LONDON.
ROBERT P. STEELE. Secretary.

"TING'S COLLEGE HOSPITAL, Portugal-
street, Lincoln's-inn.—The Committee earnestly
APPEAL for FUNDS to defray the heavy current ex-
penses. Assistance is urgently needed.
F. ALFRED BEDWELL, Vice-Chairman.
JAMES BLYTII, Secretary.
London, England, 1869-03-03

RYDE PARK,

Mr. COWPER asked whether the large accumula-
tion of refuse from brick-kilns that now cover the green
slopes of flyde-park over tilt, lower end of the Serpentine
had been pla,..ed there in the hope that they would imitate
rock work, or, if not, for what purpose it had been placed
there?

Mr. LAYA RD said there was certainly no intention to
imitate rock work over what the hon. gentlemen in
poetical language called the gree❑ slopes of Hyde-park,
which were, in fact, the muddy banks of a stagnant ditch.
The refuse, he believed, was put down merely for making
a good substratum for the planting of shrubs and trees,
certainly not to counterfeit rock work.
AUSTRALIAN BEEF.
Mr. LUSK asked whether, considering the high price
of the beef preserved, viz., elevenpence in the pound, and
the excellence and cheapness of the Australian preserved
meats, it was intended to introduce it for consumption in
the Royal Navyy
Mr. CHILDERS said the Australian meat had been fur-
nished to a certain number of ships for the use of the
officers and men, and had heen reported on favourably.
Tenders would shortly be issued fer preserved beef, but
he would refer more particularly to the subject when the
navy estimates were under the consideration of the house.
THE ECCLESIASTICAL TITLES ACT.
Mr. M'EVOY slid he would take the earliest opportu-
nity of fixing the second reading of the bill for the repeal
of the Ecclesiastical Titles Act, but be did not think it
would be at all/possible to take it before Easter.
THE REPORTED MASSACRE AT COIIAT.
Mr. WY LIE asked what fraction of truth there was in
the alarming telegram which had appeared in the papers
that day from India stating that the natives bad mas:acred
300 Europeans at Cohat ?
Mr. G. DUFF said he was thsnkful that an opportunity
had been given Lim of immediately contradicting a rumour
which must have pranced so much anxiety to many homes
in England. The Government hail a telegram from fa ia,
which stated that the natives had surprised a police cost,
carried off three men, and one unfortunately had been
killed. Colonel Pears and a number of men had marched
in pursuit with a view of punishing those who bad com-
mitted the outrage, and the latest item mentioned was that
Colonel Pears had been successful in carrying out the
orders given Lim. (Hear, hear.)
London, England, 1869-03-03

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 1856. Patients are admitted
free.

Bankers—Messrs. Barnet, Lloyds, and Co., 60, Lombard-
street, Messrs. Ransom and Bouverie, 1, Pall.mall.—Hon.
Sec., I Smith. Esa. GEO. REID, Sec.
London, England, 1869-03-03

HOME for the HELPLESS.--ST. JAMES'S
DIOCESAN HOME for FEMALE PENITENTS
(Hammersmith), under the immediate direction of the
Bishop of London. The work carried on by a Sisterhood,
"in faithful accordance with the principles of the Re-
formed Church of England." F
NCILUNDS greatly needed
COU.
The Bishop of LONDON,

Rev. J. W. Ayre
Rev. F. G. Bloomfield
Hon. acd Rev. F. Byng
Rev. R. G. Baker
Rev. S. Brooke
The Lord Clinton
Rev. W. Cadman
E. Charrington, Esq.
Rev. E. L. Cutts, Chaplain
Rev. E. Capel Cure
Rev. J. E. Cox
Octavius Coope, Esq.
Arthur Currie, Esq.
Rev. J. Connell
Rev. C. W. Furse
C. J. Freake. Esq.
J. S. Gilliat, Esq.
Rev. Dr. F Hessey
G Heald, Esq.
R. Hook, Esq., Treasurer
Subscriptions will be recei
Messrs. Harries, Farquhar,
Secretary, Rev. S. W. Lloyd
man-square, to whom corium]

Major-Gen. Rt. Hon. Percy
Herbert. M.P.
Re 7. J. E. Kempe
Rev. W. F. Erskine Knollys
Rev. S. W. Lloyd
Rev. A. Martineau
Rev. W. D. Maclagan
Rev. Daniel Moore
Rev. J. Moorhouse
J. D. Morton, Esq.
Rev. Cann Nepean
Rev. E. Parry
John Pearson, Esq., Q.C.
Rev. G. F. Prescott
Rev. F. Pigou
R. T. Pigott, Esq.
R. R. Pym, Esq.
Hugh 11. Seymour, Esq.
R. Wade. Esq.
Loftus Wigram, Esq.
ived by any of the above ; by
and Co; and by the Hon.
I, 14, Seymour-street, Port-
a ications may be addressed.

ROYAL HOSPITAL for INCURABLES,
West-hill, Putney-heath.
Established 31st July, 1854.
This Institution exists for the comfort and relief of per-
asohnles
b(botetiitl,ygdiaslo)ossvoe. the pauper class) afflicted with incur-
Relief is afforded-Ist. By supplying a home, with
medical attendance, nursing, and all requisites for the in-
valid.
2d. By granting an annuity of £2O to patients at their
own homes.
A new wing to the Hospital has just been completed
at a cost of upwards of £lO,OOO, and FUNDS are urgently
NEEDED to liquidate the expenses incurred.
There are 120 inmates and 237 pensioners, all entirely
dependent upon voluntary subscriptions.
Nearly 300 approved applicants arc awaiting election.
For the maintenance of present operatioistsos,luicfbiostreerd tih.potiLoenxifs-e,
ex-
tension of the benetils of the Charity, donations, and espe-
scniablsl)o-raipntntounasl,£s
subscriptions,fis an dup
waartr,desa;r earnestly
annual
t
half a guinea and upwards, with votes in proportion.
Information will be supplied, with the greatest plelsure
''
upon application to the Secretary, by whomcontributions
will be thankfully received.

FREDERIC ANDREW, Secretary.
No. 10_ Poultry. London, E.C. September, 1868.
London, England, 1869-03-03

ITALY.

The Italian Government has been negotiating of late
with some of the great financial houses with the view of
getting rid of that blight of civilisation—inconvertible
paper currency. It was intended to apply the ecclesias-
tical property to this purpose, but the negotiations have
failed. Nevertheless the Government has not given up
the idea of a speedy resumption of specie payments.
Count Cambray-Digny intends to try another plan founded
upon the gradual sale of the Church property.
London, England, 1869-03-03

THE REPORTED MASSACRE AT COHAT.

Mr. WY LIE asked what fraction of truth there was in
the alarming telegram which had appeared in the papers
that day from India stating that the natives had mas,acred
300 Europeans at Cohat ?

Mr. G. DUFF' said he was thonkful that an opportunity
had been give n Lim of immediately contradicting a rumour
which must have produced so much anxiety to many homes
in England. The Government had a telegram from fur.ia,
which stated that the natives had surprised a police post,
carried off three 'Len, and one unfortunately had been
killed. Colonel Pears and a number of men had marched
in pursuit with a view of punishing those who had com-
mitted the outrage, aad the latest item mentioned was that
Colonel Pears had been successful in carrying out the
orders given him. (Hear, hear.)
London, England, 1869-03-03

ONE HUNDRED & SEVENTY DESTITUTE
OBPU AN CHILDREN are being maintained in the
ROYAL ALBERT ORPHAN ASYLUM, at the moderate rate
of £26 per annum each. Funds greatly nee.lol.
CHARLES A. WALKER, Secretary.
Chespside, London, i 43.0
London, England, 1869-03-03

THEATRE-ROYAL, ADEL PHI.

THIS EVENING, at 7, DID YOU EVER SF.St) YOUR WIFE
TO oAm B xRw 14;LL. Mr. G. Delmore. Mrs. L. Murray. At 15
to 8, THE DEAD HEART. Messrs. Ben. Webster. A. Stirling,
G. Benner°, R. Phillips, Ashley, Stuart; Mrs. Alfred Mellon,
Miss Lennox Grey, &e.

GL OBE THEA TBE - ROYAL.
TBD4 FVENTNI4, at 7. A HAPPY FAMILY. 7.30, cynrus
SUCCEQS. 9.40, BLOWN AND THE BRAHMINS: Messrs.
Marshall,Warner, David Fisher, Andrews, Hurl stone. J. Clarke;
Mesdames Heurade, C. Thome, Brennen, Berend, Hughes, Ar-
nold, and Stephens

ROYAL STRAND THEATRE.
Sole Lessee and Manageress. Mrs.Stwanboroua.b.
THIS EVENING. at 7.30, THE WID, tW HUNT. Messrs. Bel-
ford, Clarke; Miss Button. THE FIELD Ole THE Ci OTH
OF a oLD: Messrs. Thome, James. Fenton; r es4lanies Maria
Longmore, B. Goodall. I.yd!allaitland, Claire, and Hughes. To
conclude with HUE AND DYE

QUEEN'S THEATRE, LONG-A
Manager. ',Tr. W. H. Liston
TIM EVENING, A RACE A PINNER. After which,
NOT GUILTY: Messrs. J. L. Toole. 1.. Breugh, Jr. Irving. s.
Fmery. Miss Hodson, &c. With THE BIRTHPLACE OF
PODGERS: Mr Toole.
London, England, 1869-03-03

HOME for the HELPLESS.—ST. JAMES'S
DIOCESAN HOME for FEMALE PENITENTS
(Hammersmith), under the immediate direction of the
Bishop of London. The work carried on by a Sisterhood,
"in faithful accordance with the principles of the Re-
formed Church of England." FUNDS greatly needed
COUNCIL.
The Bishop of LONDON,

Major- Gen. Rt. Hon. Percy
Herbert.. M.P.
Rey. J. E. Kempe
Rev. W. F. Erskine Knollys
Rev. S. W. Lloyd
Rev. A. Martineau
Rev. W. D. Maclagan
Rev. Daniel Moore
Rev. J. Moorhouse
J. D. Morton, Esq.
Rev. Cantu Nepean
Rev. E. Parry
John Pearson, Esq., Q.C.
Rev. G. F. Prescott
Rev. F. Pigou
R. T. Pigott, Esq.
R. R. Pym, Esq.
Hugh IT. Seymour, Esq.
R. Wade, Esq.
Loftus Wigram, Esq.
ived by any of the above ; by
and Co; and by the Hon.
I, 14, Seymour-street, Port-
1r ieations may be addressed.

Rev. J. W. Ayre
Rev. F. G. Bloumfield
Hon. and Rev. F. Byng
Rev. R. G. Baker
Rev. S. Brooke
The Lord Clinton
Rev W. Cadman
E. Charrington, Esq.
Rev. E. L. Cutts, Chaplain
R9V. E. Capel Cure
Rev. J. E. Cox
Octavius Coope, Esq.
Arthur Currie, Esq.
Rev. J. Connell
Rev. C. W. Furse
C. J. Freake. Esq.
J. S. Gilliat, Esq.
Rev. Dr. F Hessey
H G Heald, Esq.
R. Hook, Esq., Treasurer
Subscriptions will be recei
Messrs. Harries, Farquhar,
Secretary, Rev. S. W. Lloyd
man-square, to whom commil

ROYAL HOSPITAL for INCURABLES,
West-hill, Putney-heath.
Established 31st July, 1854.
This Institution exists for the comfort and relief of per-
sons (being above the pauper class) afflicted with incur-
able bodily disease.
Belief is afforded-Ist. By supplying a hom with
valid.
medical attendance, nursing, and all requisites fore,hn in-
2d. By granting an annuity of £2O to patients at their
own homes.
A now wing to the Hospital has lust been completed
at a cost of upwards of .£lO,OOO, and FUNDS are urgently
NEEDED to liquidate the expenses incurred.
There are 120 inmates and 237 pensioners, all entirely
dependent upon voluntary subscriptions.
Nearly 300 approved applicants are awaiting election.
in
prnpnrcinn. subscriptions,
For the maintenance of present operations, for the ex-
tension of the benefits of the Charity, donations, and espe-
ciallyuwi upwards;twith
votes
annual
annual subscriptions, are earnestly solicited. Life
halfsub a scrgiPutiin°eaas'a'tnds ss.p wasnrdds,
Information will be supplied, with the
upon application to the Secretary, by whom greatest pleasure,
will be thankfully received. contributions
FREDERIC ANDREW
No. 10_ Poultry London, E.C., Secretary.
•September, 1868.
London, England, 1869-03-03

THEATRE-ROYAL, HOLD ORN.

Mrs EViNING, AUNT CHARLOTTE'S it I Mr. E. Price,
Mesdames Larkin, Weathersby. After which, FETTER P:D:
Messrs. Cowper. - eville, Parselle. flrow, Branton, W. A, thur,
Bartleman. and George Honey: Mesdames Lydia Foote, Turner,
Marlbro, Hodson. and Fanny Jrsephs. To conclude with LU-
CRETIA BORGIA, M.D.: Mss Fanny Josephs. George Honey.

ROYAL AMTIIITHEATR F. AND CIRCUS, lIOLBORN.
This EVENING, the Great Carre Troupe and magnificent Stud
f5O Horses; also Ortra, Alfred. Bradbury, A. Carre,
London, England, 1869-03-03

HER MAJESTY.

WINDSOR CASTLE, March 2

The Queen, accompanied by Princess Louise
and Princess Beatrice, drove out yesterday after-
noon.

Her Majesty, accompanied by Princess Beatrice,
walked and drove in the grounds this morning.
Prince Leopold and Princess Louise also walked
out.

CORRESPONDENCE FLOM PARR!.
London, England, 1869-03-03

DINNEFORD'S FLUID MAGNESIA.—
The medical profession for Thirty Years have ap-
proved of this pure solution of Magnesia as the best
remedy for Acidity of the Stomach. Heartburn, Headache,
Gout, and Indigestion; and as the best mild aperient for
delicate constitutions, especially adapted for Ladies, Chil-
dren, and infants.
DINNEFORD and CO., Chemists,
172, New Bond-street, London ; and of all other chemists
throughout the world.
London, England, 1869-03-03

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-Superintendent, 18, Stanley-terrace, Notting-hill,
W. ; or to Mr. Baker Brown, 136, Harley-street, W.
London, England, 1869-03-03

DINNEFORD'S FLUID MAGNESIA.—
The medical profession for Thirty Years have ap-
proved of this puro solution of Magnesia as the best
remedy for Acidity of the Stomach, Heartburn, Headache,
Gout, and Indigestion ; and as the best mild aperient for
delicate constitutions, especially adapted for Ladies, Chil-
dren, and infants.
DINNEFORD and CO., Chemists,
172, New Bond-street, London ; and of all other chemists
throughout the world.
London, England, 1869-03-03

FRIENDLESS AND FALLEN.-LONDON
FEMALE PREVENTIVE and REFORMATORY IN
STITUTION.
President—Rev. CANON DALE.
CONTRIBUTIONS for the support of the Homes in 1868 are ear-
nestly solicited, which may be sent to bankers, Messrs. Blon
quet, Salt, and Co., 73, Lombard street, E.C.; Francis Nicholls,
Esq. (of the Committee), 14, Old Jewry Chambers, 1.1.0.
E. W. THOMAS Sec., 200, Euston-road, N.W.
London, England, 1869-03-03

A.D. 1720.

ROYAL EXCHANGE ASSURANCE
CORPORATION.
(Established by Charter of his Majesty George the First),
For SEA, FIRE, LIFE, and ANNUITIES.
Offices—ROYAL EXCHANGE, London.
Branch Office-29, Pall Mall, S.W.

OCTAVIUS WIGRAM, Esq .............Governor.
JAMES STEWART HID OSON, Esq
Deputy-Governor.
D ................Sub-Governor.
......
CHARLES JOHN MANNITNRGE,CEsq .TORS.

Robert Barclay, Esq.
John Garratt Cattley, Esq.
Mark Currie Close, Esq.
Edward James Daniell, Esq.
William Davidson, Esq.
Lancelot William Dent, Esq.
Alexander Druce, Esq.
Fredk. Joseph Edl mann, Esq.
Charles Hermann Goschen,

William
Tetlow Hibbert,
Esq.
Wilmot Holland, Esq.
Egerton Hubbard, Esq.
Nevile Lubbock, Esq.
George Forbes Malcolmson,
Esq.
Lord J oscellne Wm. Percy.
Charles Robinson, Esq.
Samuel Leo Schuster, Esq.
Eric Carrington Smith, Esq.
Joseph Somes, Esq.
William Wallace, Esq.
Charles Baring Young, Esq.
uel Solly, Esq., F.R.S.

Esq.
Riversdale Wm. Grenfell,

Esq.
Francis Alex. Hamilton, Esq.
Robert Amadeus Heath, Esq.
Medical Referee, Sam,

effected on
rbeeduced to the
for Fire Policy
i
de for the
FIREThe and
Duty
on
LIFEI,
re ASSURANCESAssuranceshas
beenm a y
advantageous terms.
unNifoormoharargtee of lms.a6dde.bpyerthceisntc.oprepor annum.
or
FS,,tas.7l,iNhoowesTreor tCK.— Nhoe
ExtraAssuraonhcaermgeayis
use of Steam Thrashing Machines.
The Reversionary Bonus on British LIFE POLICIES
has averaged nearly 2 per cent. per annum on the sum
Equivalent reductions have been made in the Premiums
payable
by. persons who preferred that form of Bonus.
assured.
vable
the Divisions of Profit take place every Five Years.
Any sum not exceeding £15,000 may be insured on one
Life.
This Corporation affords to the Assured
Liberal participation in Profits, with the guarantee
of a large invested Capital Stock, and exemption
under Royal Charter from the liabilities of part-
nership.
The advantages of modern practice, with the secu-
rity of an Office whose resources have been tested
by the experience of nearly a CENTURY AND A
HALF.

ROYAL EXCHANGE, LONDON.
ROBERT P. STEELE. Secretary.

liING'S COLLEGE HOSPITAL, Portugal-
street, Lincoln's-inn.—The Committee earnestly
APPEAL for FUNDS to defray the heavy current ex-
penses. Assistance is urgently needed.
F. ALFRED BEDWELL, Vice-Chairman.
JAMES BLYTII, Secretary.
London, England, 1869-03-03

MARLBOROUGH-STREET.

CAUTION TO FARMERS.—CharIes Smith, described as a
butcher, of Lismore-circus, Haverstock-hill, and formerly
of No. 22, Oxford-market, charged with stealing from
Mr. James Lloyd, of No. 3, Portman-market, eggs, butter,
and a quantity of goods by means of a false cheque, was
again brought up.
Mr. Harper, from the office of Mr. Froggatt, appeared
for the prosecution, and Mr. Francis Morris, of Leicester-
square, for the defence. _ _ _

_ .
Mr. Harper said ho hell in his hand letters from several
persons who had been duped by the prisoner, but as they
lived a long way off they did not wish to undergo any
further loss, and declined to attend to prosecute. The
prisoner had for years been in the habit of obtaining goods
from farmers in different parts of the country, and paying
for them with cheques which were not paid, and the goods
were sent from his place in Oxford-market as soon as re-
ceived by the prisoner.

The prisoner reserve(' his defence, and was committed
for trial.

Mr. Morris asked that the case might be sent to the
Central Criminal Court, but Mr. Harper objected.
Mr. Tyrwhitt said ho saw no reason why the case
should not be tried at the sessions, without the prisoner
had a fear of seeing Sir Wm. Bodkin. (Laughter.)

Mr. Morris said ho did not think that was the case.
The case was then ordered to be sent to the sessions.
London, England, 1869-03-03

MARLBOROUGH-STREET.

CAUTION TO FARMERS. - Charles Smith, described as a
butcher, of Lisrnore-circus, Haverstock-hill, and formerly
of No. 22, Oxford-market, charged with stealing from
Mr. James Lloyd, of No. 3, Portman-market, eggs, butter,
and a quantity of goods by means of a false cheque, was
again brought up.
Mr. Harper, from the office of Mr. Froggatt, appeared
for the prosecution, and Mr. Francis Morris, of Leicester-
square, for the defence.
Mr. Harper said he held in his hand letters from several
per,ous who had been duped by the prisoner, but as they
lived a long way off they did not wish to undergo any
'Luther loss, and declined to attend to prosecute. The
prisoner had for years been in the habit of obtaining goods
from farmers in different parts of the country, and paying
for them with cheques which were not paid, and the goods
were sent from his place in Oxford-market as soon as re-
ceived by the prisoner.
The prisoner reserved his defence, and was committed
for trial.

Mr. Morris asked that the case might. be sent to the
Central Criminal Court, but Mr. Harper objected.
Mr. Tyrwhitt said he saw no reason why the case
should not be tried at the sessions, without the prisoner
bad a fear of seeing Sir Win. Bodkin. (Laughter.)

Mr. Morris said ho did not think that was the case.
The case was then ordered to be sent to the sessions.
London, England, 1869-03-03

CARDINAL CULLEN.

Sir T. BATESON asked the Chief Secretary for Ire-
land whether, as was stated in some of the public prints
it was in the contemplation of the Government to recom-
mend to her Majesty that Cardinal Cullen should be ap-
pointed a member of the Privy Council in Ireland.
Mr. C. FORTESCUE said he was not aware that it
had been so stated until he saw the hon. gentleman's ques-
tion on the paper, but he had to say that such an intention
had not been entertained.
London, England, 1869-03-03

TIIE IRISH CHURCH BILL.

The Irish Church Bill was issued yesterday. It is
not nearly so long as was reported, and contains only
sixty-three clauses within " twenty-eight foolscap
pages. The preamble sets forth that whereas it
is expedient that the union between the Churches of
England and Ireland should be dissolved, and that
the Church of Ireland should cease to be established
by law, and the property of the said Church should
be used for the advantage of the Irish people ; and
it is further expedient that the property should be
used mainly for the relief of unavoidable calqmity
and suffering; and her Majesty having placed her
interests at the disposal of Parliament; Be it there-
fore enacted, &c.
London, England, 1869-03-03

TNDIA OFFICE, 29th January, 1869.
1_ By order of the Secretary of State for India in
Council.
Notice is hereby given, that package; stated to contain
reserved articles from the estates of deceased Officers and
soldiers of the late East India Company's Service, and of
Her Majesty's Indian Military Forces, hare from time to
time been received from the Governments of the respec-
tive Presidencies in India.
Packages containing articles reserved from the follow-
ing, estates remain unclaimed, viz.:-
8. wal, H., Lieutenant, 2d Madras Native Infantry.
10. Bouthflower, W. H., Surgeon, Madras Medical
Department.
13. Buchan, C., Sub- Conductor, Madras Establishment.
22. Cheyne, A., Assistant Surgeon, Madras Medical
Department.
24. Cockburn, A. K., Lieutenant, 50th Madras Native
infantry.
25. Carlow, W. A., Assistant Surgeon, Madras Medical
Department.
53. Floud, E., Lieutenant, 32d Madras Native In-
fantry.
59. Grant, Lieutenant, sth Madras Light Cavalry.
60. Gunthorpe, W. M., Major, 6th Madras Native In-
fantry.
76. Jervis, S. W., Lieutenant, 36th Madras Native In-
fantry.
78. James, E., Assistant Surgeon, Madras Medical De-
partment.
94. Maingay, J. W., Lieutenant, 38th Madras Native
Infantry.
98. Marriott, B. W. F., Lieutenant, 13th Madras Na-
tive Infantry.
113. Nettle, F., Cadet, Madras Establishment.
121. Perring, J. W. C., Lieutenant, 35th Madras Native
Infantry.
124. Pinchard, J., Lieutenant, Madras Horse Artillery.
126 n. Preston, Richard 8., Lieutenant, Madras Infantry.
133. Robertson, A., Ensign, Ist Madras Native Infantry.
140. Stewart, M., Lieutenant, Madras Artillery.
145. Stoddart, J. A., Captain, sth Madras Native In-
fantry.
150 A. Stewart, G. Ensign. 36th Madras Native Infantry.
155. Watson, G. H., Lieutenant, 19th Madras Native
Infantry.
156. Ward, A., Captain, Ist Madras Fusiliers.
158. Wynter, W., Lieutenant, 52d Madras Native In-
fantry.
163. Weymouth, Captain, 42d Madras Native Infantry.
Applications for such packages should be made by next
of kin of the deceased, or by the legal representatives of
such next of kin, to the Military Secretary, at this Office.
In the event of any oft ho packages in question remain-
ing unclaimed for the further period of six mouths from
this date, they will bo opened, the contents be disposed of
by sale, and the amount realized be credited to the estate
of the deceased.

T. T. PEARS, Major-General,
Military Secretary.
London, England, 1869-03-03

GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS.

Mr. GLADSTONE, in reply to Mr. RYLAND, said the
Government were of opinion that the law was in a satis-
fact ry state, but, considering the amount of business
now before the house,;he was not prepared to say that the
Government would bring in a bill on the subject, but if
the notion was taken un by a private member, the matter
of course would be given the best consideration.
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 Dunin, 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 only
offender.

ITALY.

The Italian Government has been negotiating of late
with some of the great financial houses with the view of
getting rid of that blight of civilisation—inconvertible
paper currency. It was intended to apply the ecclesias-
tical property to this purpose, but the negotiations have
failed. Nevertheless the Government has not given up
the idea of a speedy resumption of specie payments.
Count Cambray•Digny intends to try another plan founded
upon the gradual sale of the Church property.
London, England, 1869-03-03

NOTHING IMPOSSIBLE.

A GUA AMARELLA restores the Human Hair
to to its pristine hue, no matter at what age.
JNO. G9SNELL 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, Bs. each ; also 55., 7s. 6d., and 15s. each,
including brush.
Red Bull Wharf, Angel-passage, 93, Upper Thames-
street London. E.C.
London, England, 1869-03-03

FRIENDLESS AND FALLEN.-LONDON
FEMALE PREVENTIVE and REFORMATORY IN
STITITTION.
President—Rev. CANON DALE.
CONTRIBUTIONS for the support of the Homes in 1868 are ear-
nestly solicited, which may be sent to bankers, Messrs. Blon
quet, Salt, and Co., 73, Lombard street, KC.; Francis Nicholls,
Esq. (of the Committee), 14, Old Jewry Chambers, E.C.
E. W. THOMAS Sec., 200, Euston-road, N.W.
London, England, 1869-03-03

RUPTURES.-BY ROYAL LETTERS PATENT.

WHITE'S MOC-MAIN LEVER TRUSS
(Perfected and Exhibited in the Great Exhibitions
of IRSI and 1862) is allowed by upwards of Five Hundred
Medical men to be the most effective insertion in
the curative treatment of HERNIA. The use of a steel
spring, so often hurtful in its effects, is bore avoided - a
soft bandage being worn round the body, while the requi-
site resisting power is supplied by the lioc-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-
tot fail to fit, forwarded by post, on the circumference of
the body, two inches below the hips, being sent to the
manufacturer, _
London, England, 1869-03-03

AUSTRIA AND ENGLAND.

According to the Debatte, of Vienna, there is much
reason to believe that the treaty of commerce between
Austria and England will be finally ratified. The Austrian
Government has proposed to substitute a tariff by weight
for the ad valorem tariff in the additional convention—the
source of all the difficulty. The Debate thinks that the
British Government will accept this modification, and ti.a
more so as the new duties will be nearly equal to those
levied by the Zollverein.

THE IRISH CHURCH BILL.

The Irish Church Bill was issued yesterday. It is
not nearly so long as was reported, and contains only
sixty-three clauses within twenty-eight foolscap
pages. The preamble sets forth that whereas it
is expedient that the union between the Churches of
England and Ireland should be dissolved, and that
the Church of Ireland should cease to be established
by law, and the property of the said Church should
be used for the advantage of the Irish people ; and
it is further expedient that the property should be
used mainly for the relief of unavoidable calamity
and suffering; and her Majesty having placed her
interests at the disposal of Parliament; Be it there-
fore enacted, &c.
London, England, 1869-03-03

CARDINAL CULLEN.

Sir T. BATESON asked the Chief Secretary for Ire-
land whether, as was stated in some of the public prints
it was in the contemplation of the Government to recom-
mend to her Majesty that Cardinal Cullen should be ap-
pointed a member of the Privy Council in Ireland.

Mr. C. FORTESCUE said he was not aware that it
had been so stated until he saw the hon. gentleman's ques-
tion on the paper, but he had to say that such an intention
had not been entertained.

TURNPIKE TRUSTS.

In reply to Mr. CLIVE,

Mr. BRUCE said it was intended, on the part of the
Government, to introduce a bill during the present session;
on the subject of turnpike trusts.
CHURCH PATRONAGE (IRELAND).

Mr. GLADSTONE said he believed the Lord-Lieuten-
ant of Ireland had exercised a wise discretion in filling up
the vacant living of Valentia, county Kerry, in a tempo-
rary manner, rather than making the new appointment in
the usual manner, which would have had the effect of
making a vested interest for life.
London, England, 1869-03-03

IRISH ELECTIONS.

Although Sir Dominic Corrigan's challenge has
not yet been accepted, it is said that there is not the
least doubt but that a Conservative candidate will
come forward, and k. 2,500 have already been sub-
scribed by the party. The name of the champion is
kept a profound secret,but a hint is given that it will be
the brother of the unseated member—Ave presume Mr.
Cecil Guinness, who has already declined to stml.
At Cashel the number of candidates is legion, and it
is to be hoped that Off will all be disappointed by
the disfranchising of this most guilty borough,
At Sligo two Liberals are already in the field—
Captain Flanagan, who was defeated at the last
election, and Mr. O'Malley Irwin. Banquets to the
unseated members are the order of the day at Cashel
and Sligo. There are likely to be some more of these
rather lugubrious feasts before the judges have
completed their work.
London, England, 1869-03-03

TURNPIKE TRUSTS.

In reply to Mr. CLINE,
Mr. BRUCE said it was intended, on the part of the
Government, to introduce a bill during the present session
on the subject of turnpike trusts.
CHURCH PATRONAGE (IRELAND).
Mr. GLADSTONE said he believed the Lord-LieUten-
ant of Ireland had exercised a wise discretion in filling up
the vacant living of Valeutia, county Kerry, in a t,rupo-
rary manner, rather than making the new appointment in
the usual manner, which would have had the effect of
making a vested interest for life.
THE NAVAL RESERVE.

Mr. CHILDERS, in reply to Mr. Hanbury Tracy, said
he would state the course he intended to pursue, with
respect to the royal naval reserve, when he moved the
Navy Estimates.