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The Sun.
London, England, 1869-03-02

B. scorrs BILIOUS and LIVER
W Y PILLS.—A NEVER-FAILING REMEDY.—Pre-
pared without'a.ny mercurial ingredient, from the recipe
of Dr. Scott, Bromley, Kent, will be found invaluable to
all who suffer from bilious and liver complaints, indiges-
tion, wind, spasms, giddiness, dizziness of the eyes, &c.
For habitual costiveness, as a family aperient medicine,
and as a purifier of the blood, they are truly excellent ;
mild in their operation and grateful to the stomach, they
create appetite, promote digestion, and strengthen the
whole nervous system.—Prepared only and sold by W.
Lambert, chemist, 8, King William-street, Charing-cross,
London, and by most druggists, in boxes, is. lid., and
three times the quantity in one, 2g. yd. Be sure to ask for
Dr. Scott's Bilious and Liver Pills. The genuine are a
square green package, with " William Lambert" engraved
on the stamp.
London, England, 1869-03-02

RITUALISM IN LONDON.

The Star seems to have started a Church commis-
sioner of its own, who is making the round of what
he calls the " ritualistic" Churches. (By the way,
why is not " Ritualist " sufficient ? If it is necessary
to add another adjectival suffix, why not add two,
and say " ritualistiCal ?") his latest visit was paid
to St. Mary Magdalene's Church, Paddington.
" Matins " receive his gracious approval ; he saw
nothing to find fault with in that service. But in the
Communion Service he was altogether bewildered.
True, there are no lights, incense, elevation, prostra-
tion, mixing of the chalice, gorgeous vestments, nor
even acolytes. True, every word of the service isuttered
in a tone of voice that can be heard to the farthest
part of the church, but the singing put him out. The
number of communicants struck him as large, yet it
was small compared with those at the earlier celebra-
tions, especially that at eight o'clock, when there
were probably 250. How far the gentlemen of the
press are likely to benefit by services which they
attend with the intention of finding fault, we leave
it for them to say. There has been a good deal too
much of this kind of writing lately. It does not tend
to edification.
London, England, 1869-03-02

pRINTIN G.-TO PROPRIETORS OF
NEWSPAPERS, PERIODICALS, &c.
The Printing and Machinirw, of Newspapers, &c., done
on P x o‘tul ngl y favourable terms. Use of Editorial and
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receipt of particulars, with stamped directe I envelope for
reply. Address—The Manager, "Sun" Printing Offices,
3, Church-raw, Savoy, Strand, W.C.
London, England, 1869-03-02

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STITUTION.
President—Rev. CANON DALE.
which may be sent to bankers, Messrs. Blon
CONTRIBUTIONS for the support of the Homes in 1868 are ear-
nestly solicited,
quet, Salt, and Co., 73, Lombard street, I,: C.; Francis Nicholls,
Esq. (of the Committee), 14, Old Jewry Chambers, sl.O.
E. W. THOMAS Sec., 200, Euston-road,

THE LONDON SURGICAL 110111 E 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
invited 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, 1869-03-02

INDIA OFFICE, 29th January, 1860.
By order of the Secretary of State for India in
Council.
Notice is hereby given, that packages, 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, hate 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, vi2.:-
8. Bell, IL, Lieutenant, 2d Madras Native Infantry.
10. Bouthflower, W. IL, Surgeon,, Madras Medical
Department.
13. Buchan, C., Sub-Conductor, Madras Establishment.
22. Cheyne, A., Assistant Surgeon, Madras Medical
Department.
24. Cockburn, A. IC, 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. Neale, F., Cadet., Madras Establishment. •
121. Perring; J. W. C., Lieutenant, 35th Madras Native
Infantry.
124. Pinchard, J. Lieutenant, Madras Horse Artillery.
1268. 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, . H, Lieutenant, 19th Madras Native
Infantry.
156. Ward, A., Captain, Ist Madras Fusiliers.
158. Wynter, W., Lieutenant, 521 Madras Native In-
fan f ry.
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 of the packages in question remain-
ing unclaimed for the further period of six months from
this date, they will be opened. the cont-Ints he disposed of
by sale, and the amount realized be credited to Ve estate
of the deceased. _ _ _

T. T. PEARS, Mtijor-General,
Military Secretary.
London, England, 1869-03-02

BRITISH HOME for INCURABLES, Clap-
ham-rise. instituted in 1861.
Patroness—H.R.H. the Princess of WALES.
This Institution provides a home for life, with good
nursing and skilled medical attendance, for persons over
20 years of ago and above the pauper class, who are hope-
lessly afflicted with incurable disease.
Pensions of .C2O per annum are also granted.
The Home was openel in September, 1863; 71 in-
patients and 106 annuitants have been elected. Elections
in May and November. Forms of application may bo ob-
tained from the Secretary.
ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTIONS and DONATIONS are

earnestly solicited.
Bankers—Messrs. Barclay, Bevan, and Co., 54, Lombard-
street, E.C. ; Messrs. Drummond, Charing-cross, S.W.
EDWD. WEA YElly Sec.
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London, England, 1869-03-02

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The Printing and liaclining of Newspapers, &c., done
on exceedingly favourable terms. Use of Editorial and
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reply. Address—The 'Manager, " S an" Printing Offices,
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London, England, 1869-03-02

DOG LICENSES.-UAIITION.

riIHE COMMISSIONERS of INLAND RE_
1 VENUE GIVE NOTICE that all DOG LICENSES
granted in the year 1868 expired on the 31st December
last, and every person keeping a dog in the current year is
required forthwith to take out a new License.
The duty payable for each dog kept is Five Shillings.
The penalty for keeping a dog without License is Five
Pounds.

cileense is not transferable from one person to
another.

A License map be obtained by the owner giving his
name and address, and the name of the
bourbood of the
placo where the
dog is kept, on application at
In
The Office of the Collector of Inland
the
neigh-
Revenue,
The Offi }. ce of the Distributor of Stamps
'
Or , applicant's re-
A Money Order Post Office. J
' sidence.
Licenses will also be granted by the several Supervisors
of Inland Revenue.
.. _

Persons residing at a distance from any of the above
offices, by transmitting with their application Inland
Revenue (Receipt) or Postage Stamps for the proper
amount of duty, to the Collector of Inland Revenue for
the District, will receive a license in return by post.
WM. COBBETT,Secretary
•
London, England, 1869-03-02

PARLIAMENTARY PROCEEDINGS.

The Marquis of Salisbury, however Conservative
in his professions, is yet evidently a Reformer 'in
practice. He has no idea of opposing a change
simply because it is a change; and he now comes
forward with a measure which some years ago would
have run a fair chance of -being denounced as revolu-
tionary. Ile proposes that where a bill has passed
one House of Parliament, and has been stopped in the
other House from want of time for its due considera-
tion in the then session, the proceedings on such bill
may be resumed and carried on in the next session,
notwithstanding the prorogation of Parliament.
This would undoubtedly lead to an economy of time;
and, with the provisions with which his lordship
would surround the proposed alteration, it can hardly
be objected to. The bill so passed in the second
House will not be submitted to the sovereign until
the consent of the other House has been obtained;
and proceedings on a measure cannot be resumed
until the consent of the Crown has been obtained.
Of course the measure does not apply to a dissolu-
tion of Parliament.
London, England, 1869-03-02

lal i'lcitiAle ..BAR LI A a

TIOUSE OF LORDS-1,2:3T EVENING.
Tliefr lords!iip3 assembled short} after four o'clock, ac
Laving dispose:] cf a few private bills, immediately a.
jonrued.

HOUSE OF COMAIONS—LAST EVENING.
The SPEAKEit took the chair at the usual hour, at which
time every s.,at on the Government side of the house was
fillA. In the galleries set aside for the use of distin-
guished pirsons were the Lord Chancellor, Earl Granville,
Duko of Argyll, the Archbishop of Canterbury, the Dean
of Westminster, the Marquis of Clanricarde, Lord Bough-
ton, the Earl of liarrowby, Lord Stratford de Redcliffe,Mr.
Reveroy Johnson (the American Minister), Right Hon. T.
O'Hogau, Lord Chancellor of Ireland, S/c.
London, England, 1869-03-02

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prices charged by the retail houses. "
An ILLU ,TR tTED CATALOGUE, containing full descrip-
tion, with prices of Account Books, Copying Presses, Inkstands,
Stationery, Cabinets, Postage Scales, Despatch Boxes, Travelling
Writing Cases, Desks, and Bags, &c , post free
London, England, 1869-03-02

THE ROYAL INFIRMARY for DISEASES
of CHILDREN and WOMEN, Waterloo-bridge-

Upwards of 100 poor sick children are relieved daily at
this Hospital.
The Committee most earnestly solicit Contributions, to
enable them to continue the benefits of medical aid to those
numerous poor suffering children, who are rendered so
helpless by sickness and poverty.
Bankers, Messrs. Fuller, Banbury, and Co., 77, Lombard-
street; and by Messrs+. Coutts and Co., Strand.
CHARLES J. F. RENTON, Secretary.
Waterloo-bridge-road, S E.
London, England, 1869-03-02

AGRICULTURAL STATISTICS.

The agricultural statistics which the Registrar-General of
Irelani has just submitted to the Lord Lieutenant contain
some interesting items of information. The return of acre-
age under flax had been previously made, though the
number of scutching mills-1,540—is included in the
report before us. The emigration from Ireland
during the first seven months of 1867 and 1868
is also given, and it is an encouraging sign of the times
to find that in '6B the number was 11,543 less than in '67.
In the extent of acreage under crops, too, we find a manifest
improvement, an increase of 87,633 being visible. In some
crops there has been, indeed, a striking increase, such as oats,
which show again of 39,408 acres, and potatoes of 33,072 acres,
but on the other hand flex has decreased by 46,811 acres,
something being, perhaps, duo to the more sanguine condi-
tion of the cotton trade; while in some kinds of green crops
there has been a slighter diminution. Something has also
been done towards the cultivation of the waste and unoccu-
pied lands, but we find that the returns of live stock have
in every instance decreased as compared with 1867.
Horses show a decrease of 1,216, cattle of 87,451,
sheep, 13,075; and pigs 572,748. The concluding paragraph
( f the report the Registrar calls attention to the great need
for improvement in the dwellings of the labouring classes ;
seeing that he tells us the number of fourth class houses
in the Census of 1861 was 89,374, and that these for the
most part consisted of mud tenements with only one room
for all the members of the family, we must admit that his
remonstrance is not uncalled for.
London, England, 1869-03-02

THE ARMY ESTIMATES.

The army estimates shew a reduction of exactly
11 millions sterling, and are £14,230,400 against
£15,455,400 for last year. The net estimates, after
deducting estimated exchequer extra receipts, are
£12,705,400. The reduction in the numerical strength
of the army is 11,121, against which is to be put an
increase of 880 native Indian troops. The chief
reductions are—general staff and regimental pay,
£435,100; commissariat establishment, movement of
troops, &c., -1.100,900; barrack establishments, services,
and supplies, £193,400; military stores, including the
manufactory departments, £341,400 ; and works and
buildings, £84,400. There are four items on which
there is an increased charge ; the chief of them is the
volunteer force, £28,900, and the army reserve force,
210,000.
London, England, 1869-03-02

HAMMERSMITH BRIDGE.

Once a year, when the two " eights" of the Uni-
versities compete in friendly rivalry upon the
Thames between Putney and Mortlake, Hammersmith
Bridge, from which the best view of the race can
be obtained, is crowded to overflowing. Hammer-
smith Bridge is a, suspension bridge, and is therefore
very convenient as possessing numerous chains,
pillars, and rods, up which the more active can climb.
But these chains and rods are very inconvenient in
another way, inasmuch as they are subject to decay.
The best samples of iron, which when first made
were of the most fibrous kind, and able to bear
a heavy tensile strain, become, after some years'
exposure to concussion or vibration, quite granu-
lated, and weaker than cast-iron. It is
feared that the rods of Hammersmith Bridge
have become unable to bear the weight of an
excited crowd such as now gathers upon it each
spring. The vibration of the bridge has
already been noticed as excessive, and the secretary
to the Royal Humane Society writes asking that the
bridge should be examined and tested. There is yet
time to avert a very serious danger.
London, England, 1869-03-02

COUNT BISMARCIL

The North East Correspondence is responsible for the
assurance that Count Bismarck is not able to endure
the fatigue of public life. His health, after a short
resumption of his official labours, has again broken
down, and he is confined to his chamber, suffering from a
serious relapse.
A POSTAL TREATY WITH GERMANY.

Some time ago two representatives of the Postmaster-
General in London went to Berlin to negotiate a new
postal treaty. It was afterwards announced that an
arrangement had been made by which the carriage of a
preraid letter between England and the North-German
Cotafederation was to be reduced to threepence, the new
rate to come into operation on the Ist of April. The day
was inauspiciously chosen. The correspondent of the
Daily News says that the negotiations appear to have
been broken off. The North-German authorities are
anxious to conclude the treaty, but difficulties are raised
at St. Martin's-lu-Granl.
London, England, 1869-03-02

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
invited 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, 1869-03-02

BETTER LATE TITAN NEVER.

The Adjutant-General, Lord William Paulet, has
issued a general order to the army stating that the
Queen has commanded a medal to be prepared to
commemorate the services of the forces engaged in
the various military operations in New Zealand
during the years 184-5, 1846, 1847, 1860, 1861, 1862,
1863, 1864, 1865, and 1866, and directing that one
of the medals shall be conferred on every surviving
officer, noncommissioned officer, and soldier of the
regular forces who actually served in the field against
the enemy during the periods alluded to, excluding
deserters and those dismissed for misconduct. A
medal 24 years after date is really a feat even for
the Circumlocution Office to be proud of. We fear,
however, that the time is gone by for such. The order
announcing this medal announces also a medal for
the Abyssinian war, which took place only last year.
This is terribly common place. The medal will be as
absolutely destitute of historic interest as a new
penny.
London, England, 1869-03-02

LOCAL TAXATION AND THE TITHE ItENT•CHAItGE.

" A Norfolk Farmer" writes to the Daily News
pointing out a matter which will have to b? con-
sidered whenever local taxation is readjusted.
Ile says : "In the parish in which I rent a
farm the amount of rates paid for the rector on his
tithe compositions for the seven years previous to
the commutation was computed to be £l2O a
year, and was added to the average of the seven
years' tithe compositions, and these together fee:wed
the amount of the rent change ; and, on the average
of the thirty years and upwards since the commuta-
tion, the rates paid by the rector have been only
between £OO and £7O a year, and he has continued
and will continue to receive the k1i.30 a year, varying
with the average price of corn." He goes on to csk
if a frcsh scheme of taxation would not necessitate a
fresh valuation and commutation of the tithes, a
thing much to be avoided. The clergy, so far as they
are the titheowners, will probably reply that
while the farmer is allowed to deduct his necessary
expenses before his income is assessed, they are com-
pelled to pay upon every farthing, even, for instance,
upon the money which they give to their curates.

MR. REVERDY JOIINSON.

Those who are always looking out for " ominous
signs," will perhaps find something to be uneasy
about in the announcement of the .New York Times of
the 17th ult., which says that Mr. lieverdy Johnson
~.;it mail himself of a leave of absence granted
London, England, 1869-03-02

DEADLY LIFE-BUOYS.

Mr. James Greenwood has written again to
the Star on the subject of the " Life-buoys." He is
unable to report that the evil is less deeply-rooted
than it appeared to be at first sight. Ile
has ascertained that there is only one re-
cognised firm of cork life-buoy makers in London,
and never do ship-chandlers come to them
for their buoys. The " murderous mischief " that
has existed for so many years cannot be at once
extinguished. Mr. Greenwood thinks that it is our
own fault if this system is not put a stop to,
proposes is that all buoy-makers
and the remedy he
should be compelled to convey their " naked honest
wares" to some Government establishment to be
covered and stamped. He states, as an instance of
the usefulness of life-buoys, that out of seven men
saved from a wreck four were provided with
them. In America they manage these matters
much better, and a Government officer is
bound to see that every sailor and passenger
possesses a life-buoy, and if ht doubts the efficiency
of the article exhibited, he immediately tests it. Mr.
Greenwood concludes his remarks by declaring that
the cost of providing a sufficient number of life-
buoys and life-belts for each ship is comparatively
small.
London, England, 1869-03-02

MI PERIAL TAR IA I A iii E.

HOUSE OF LORDS-LAST EVENING.

Their lordship) assembled shorly after four o'clock, and
having disposed of a few private bills, inimediately ad-
journed.

HOUSE OF COMMONS-LAST EVENING.

Tho SPEAKER took the chair at the usual hour, at which
time every seat on the Government side of the house was
filled. In the galleries set aside for the use of distin-
guished persons were the Lord Chancellor, Earl Granville,
Duke of Argyll, the Archbishop of Canterbury, the Dean
of Westminster, the Marquis of Clanricarde, Lord Bough-
ton, the E trl of Harrowby, Lord Stratford de Redcliffe,Mr.
Reverny Johnson (the American Minister), Right Hon. T.
O'Hogan, Lord Chancellor of Ireland, &c.
London, England, 1869-03-02

RITUALISM IN LONDON.

The Star seems to have started a Church commis-
sioner of its own, who is making the round of what
he calls the " ritualistic" Churches. (By the way,
why is not " Ritualist " sufficient ? If it is necessary
to add another adjectival suffix, why not add two,
and say " ritualistictil ?") his latest visit was paid
to St. Mary Magdalene's Church, Paddington.
" Matins " receive his gracious approval ; he saw
nothing to find fault with in that service. But in the
Communion Service he was altogether bewildered.
True, there are no lights, incense, elevation, prostra-
tion, mixing of the chalice, gorgeous vestments, nor
even acolytes. True, every word of the service is uttered
in a tone of voice that can be heard to the farthest
part of the church, but the singing put him out. The
number of communicants struck him as large, yet it
was small compared with those at the earlier celebra-
tions, especially that at eight o'clock, when there
were probably 250. How far the gentlemen of the
press are likely to benefit by services which they
attend with the intention of finding fault, we leave
it for them to say. There has been a good deal too
much of this kind of writing lately. It does not tend
to edification.
London, England, 1869-03-02

THE ASSOCIATION for the WE LF ARE of
the BLIND, 210, Oxford-street, and 127, Enston-road.
Patroness—Her Most Gracious Majesty the QUEEN.
This Institution affords employment in various ways to
172 blind men and women.
Pensions to various amonnts are granted to the blind
who cannot earn their own living.
500 blind men and women am 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.

GREAT NORTHERN HOSPITAL,
Caledonian-road, Islington, N.
Supported by Voluntary Contributions.
This Hospital has relieved 481,954 patients since it was
established at King's-cross in 1856. Patients are admitted
free.
Bankers—Messrs. Barnet, Lloyds, and Co., 60, Lombard-
street, Messrs. Ransom and Bonverie, 1, Pall-mall—Hon.
Sea, I . Smith. Esa. Gm. REID, Sec.
London, England, 1869-03-02

GENEROUS CONSTITUENTS.

So large have been the subscriptions offered to pay
Mr. Gladstone's election expenses at Greenwich, that
it has been determined to pay back to subscribers of
10s. and upwards 3-7ths of their subscriptions. The
electors of Hackney had commenced a subscription
to defray Mr. Charles Read's expenses, but he has
written a letter in which he says that he considers
the time spent by his supporters in his behalf more
than sufficient payment, and he therefore would
rather not accept the money.

THE " TIMES " AND THE ELECTIONS.

The Times takes no note of the Westbury elecuon
any more than it did of the Wareham and, North
Derby elections. In all three cases the seat was won
by a Conservative. We do not find the same reti-
cence with regard to elections when the winner
is a Liberal ; for instance, we find the
success of the Marquis of Hartington duly
recorded in Friday's paper, while Mr. Phipps's, at
Westbury, was omitted from Saturday's issue. We
are compelled to suppose that Conservative victories
are so displeasing to the leading journal that it has
not the patience to record them. Of course the only
result is to drive its readers to other journals for
their information. Perhaps by the next general
election the Times will have so far developed its par-
tisanship as to publish only those returns through-
out the election which are favourable to the Liberal
party.
London, England, 1869-03-02

SIMS nr.ErEs.

The chief English tenor wr:te-,. to the papers corn-
laining of the very inaccurate report of the case
lately heard at the Cheltenham County Court for
breach of contract. He says that the facts have been
grossly misstated, and he quotes the certificates of
his medical advisers, who stated at the time that he
was quite unable to sing, as he was suffering from ass
ulcerated sore throat, which would make it dan-
gerous for him to leave the house.
London, England, 1869-03-02

A NATIOAAL INDUSTRIAL ARMY.

The discussion on the paper by Mr. Cole, C. 8., on the
efficiency and economy of a national army in connection
with the industry and commerce of the country, was
resumed yesterday at the hall of the Society of Arts, under
the presidency of Mr. Mundella, M.P. The proposition of
Mr. Cole was that every thirteenth man in the king-
dom should be required to serve, which would give an
army of 4,600,000, and this system, he contended, would do
away with the evils of recruiting, and prove far more eco-
nomical then the present. Sir C. Trevelyan argued thatthe
system which prevailed in France and Germany was very
much superior to our own, and that the period of enlist-
ment should be reduced to seven years, at the expiration
of which soldiers might be reinstated to their ordinary
occupations and their places supplied by-younger men. He
strongly objected to the retention in the army of old soldiers.
The man who served for seven years was sent abroad and
acquired a knowledge of life which would prove valuable
in after life, and it would be a passport to obtaining
civil employment. He believed that the system he
approved would do away altogether with drinking and
gambling, with other vices which at present prevailed in
the army. He believed, also, that a superior class
would be induced to enter the army, and that hence-
forth they would not be dependent on the refuse
of society. He was of opinion that central depOts
should be established throughout the country foi
the training of recruits who should be provided
with the means of intellectual improvement, as well
as of military knowledge and physical development. He
referred to the constabulary. As regarded the colonies,
he considered that Australia, the Cape of Good Hope, the
West Indies, and New Zealand, as well as Canada, should
provide for their own military defence. Amongst the
other speakers was Mr. G. Cruikshank, who argued from
the temperance point of view. •
London, England, 1869-03-02

THE ROYAL HOSPITAL for DISEASES of
the CHEST, City-road.—The wards for in-patients
are constantly full, those for out-patients crowded daily.
FUNDS greatly needed.
CHARLES L. KEMP, Secretary.

HOSPITAL for DISEASES of the THROAT,
Golden-square, W.
President—llls 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 parsons have been relieved in the
last six years.

GEORGE WOOD, Secretary.
London, England, 1869-03-02

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.

OCTAVIIIS WIGRAM, Esq Governor.
TAMES STEIVART H'DGSON, Esq ~Sub-• Governor.
CITARTYS 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.
Fredk. Joseph Edl man n, Esq.
Charles Hermann Goschen,
Esq.
Riversdale Wm. Grenfell,
Esq.
Francis Alex. Hamilton, Esq.
Robert Amadeus Heath, Esq.
Medical Referee, Sani

William Tetlow Hibbert,
Esq.
Wilmot Holland, Esq.
Egerton Hubbard, Esq.
Nevile Lubbock, Esq.
George Forbes ilalcoimson,
Esq.
Lord J osceline 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.

FIRE and LIFE ASSURANCES may be effected on
advantageous terms.

"-The Duty on Fire Assurances has been reduced to the
uniform rate of ls. 6d. per cent. per annum.
No charge is made by this Corporation for Fire Policy
or Stamp, however small the Assurance may be.
V.7IIING STOCK.— No Extra Charge is made for the
use of Steam Thrashing Machines.
Tho Reversionary Bonus on British LIFE POLICIES
has averaged nearly 2 per cent. 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 of Profit take place every Five Years.
Any sum not exceeding £15,000 may be insured on one
Life. _ . .

This Corporation affords to the AsFured
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 Alit, A
RALF.
ROYAL EXCHANGE, LONDON.
ROBERT P. STEELE, Secretary.
London, England, 1869-03-02

mt. SIMS lIEWEs,

The chief English tenor wEtti to the papers com-
plaining of the very inaccurate report of the case
lately heard at the Cheltenham County Court for
breach of contract. He says that She facts have been
grossly misstated, and he quotes the certificates of
his medical advisers, who stated at the time that he
was quite unable to sing, as he was Differing from an
ulcerated sore throat, which would make it dan-
gerous for him to leave the house.
London, England, 1869-03-02

TUB COTTON TI2A.DI.

The present position of the cotton trade is most
serious. The Manchester Courier states that in
Blackburn, at the present moment, out of a million
and a half spindles, about half a million are entirely
stopped,, and a half of the remainder are
on short time ; and of the 45,000 looms no
fewer than 10,000 are entirely stopped, and
12,000 are upon short time. In Darwen, also,
there is much distress, and at Rawtenstall
emigration clubs are being formed for the idle ope-
ratives. The applicants for relief at the Blackburn
Board of Guardians are weekly increasing, and last
Saturday about 1,200 extra persons were relieved,
the majority being male and female factory hands.
News to the same effect comes from Preston, and
rumours of disasters are abroad.
London, England, 1869-03-02

THEATRE-ROLL. HAYMARKET.

THIS EVENING. RAI- ING THE WIND: Messrs. Kendal
Buckstone, jun., Mis. Laws, &c. Afier which, HOME: Sothern,
Chippendale, &c.: Mesdames Cavendish, Burke, &c. Concluding
with RURAL FELICITY. CommencA at 7.

PRINCESS'S THEATRE.
Sole Lessee and Manlger. Mr. Vining.
TIITSEVENiNO. at 7, to commen,e with THE SECRET. At a
quarter to 8. MARIE A TOINET FE: Mr W. Rignohl, Mr.
J. G. Shore, Mr. Dominick Murray; Mdlle. Beatrice. Conclud-
ing with CUP OF T A : Mdre.Boatrice.
London, England, 1869-03-02

ECONOMY IN THE SERVICES.

The Woolwich division of the Iloyal Marines is
to be broken up to-morrow. The office of inspector
of machinery afloat and chief engineer at Chatham
(worth 1:;i50 a year and a house) is to he abolished
at the close of the financial year, March !IL An
official notice has been issued to the wofAuen at
Chatham Dockyarl, warning them that the absentee
list will be more closely witched for the future, and
that &fanners will be discharged or suspended.

PRIVATE PROPERTY AT SEA.

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Mr. Vernon Harcourt, who, now that he has
become M.P., drops the " Historicus," writes a letter
of two columns to the Times on the important
subject of private property at sea in time of war
Mr. Reverdy Johiison lately advertel to Mr:
narcourt's opinions with an expression or regret.
The junior member for Oxford city therefore feels
bound to defend them. He says that he would not
respect private property at sea, because he wishes to
make war as serious a calamity as possible in order
that it may not readily be undertaken. He
believes that the fear of the loss that would be
inflicted upon trade by a war has, more
than anything else, prevented the French from
commencing hostilities. " Who goeth to warfare at
his own charges, and cloth not count the cost
thereof ? " "I, for one," adds Mr. Harcourt, " desire
that the sum total should be as large as possible;
for when the the dogs of war are once slipped from
the leash I have very little faith in moderating their
havoc." Why should the merchant be exempt from
his share of the calamities of war ? Why should
ho be able to lay the burden wholly upon the soldier
and the sailor ? Moreover, it is impracticable that
there can be any such limited liability in
a great national undertaking. The idea of an
English and a French fleet fighting in the Downs while
the tidal trains are conveying passengers from London
to Paris, is inconceivable. Equally . impracticable
would be any arrangements which would suffer the
great steamers of our Cunard and P. and 0. lines to
carry reinforcements and stores to our ships of war.
Even were this practicable Mr. Harcourt holds that
it would be undesirable. "So great a transaction
as war, involving such horrible deeds and such tremen-
dous responsibility, ought not to be conducted on the
prin • ciple of limited liability. It shouldbea partnership
of the whole community, founded on what the Roman
lawyer called a societas universoru»z bonortim. The
proposal to exempt commerce from the operation of
hostilities seems to me a direct encouragement to
reckless trading in war. It resembles the conduct
of a spendthrift who, in contemplation of bankruptcy,
makes a settlement on his family, and then proceeds
to ruin the rest of the world at his ease. For my
part I prefer that the dreadful issue of war shall rest
with those who feel that in pronouncing in its favour
they are placing in peril their all."
London, England, 1869-01-30

rrliE ASSOCIATION for the WELFARE of
_L the 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 are granted to the blind
who cannot earn their own living.
500 blind men and women aro applying for help, which
cannot ba given for WANT of FUNDS.
Contributions will be thankfully received by the Secre-
tary, Rev. C. B. REID, M.A.
London, England, 1869-01-30

MEXICO.

A rumour that—Count Girgenti, son-in-law of Queen
Isabella, AVSA aboato undertake an expedition to Mexico,
is not, according to the Journal de Paris, wholly vti hout
foundation. A Mexican general named Taboada has been
for som.l time enlisting Spanish oftcers for a monarchical
enterprise in Mexico. He has enrolled 300, with the con-
sent of the Provisional Government. He has a large
sum at his disposal, and an army awaits him in
Mexico. Santa Anna is understood to be the author of
thii project to make Count Girgenti a king. He seems to
have omitted to take the United States into consi-
deration,
London, England, 1869-01-30

MR. ESKELL, SURGEON DENTIST, the Author
of "PURE DENTISTRY, and What it Does for Us,"
"PAINLESS TOOTH EXTRACTION, or Anaesthesia Locally
Applied," "DENTAL SURGERY—a Practical Treatise," &c., &c.,
may be Consulted Daily as hitherto from 10 to 4 o'clock, at his
ONLY Residence, 8, GROSVENOR-STREET, GROSVENOR-SQUARE (a
few doors from Bond-street).
London, England, 1869-01-30

THEATRE-ROYAL, OLYMPIC.

THIS EVENING, at 7, SL A SHER & CRASHER : Messrs Atkins,
raughan, G. Vincent, &c.: Miss Lennox Grey and Mrs Caulfield.
After which at 7.45, THE YELLOW PASSPORT : Messrs. H
Nerille, G. Vincent, E. Atkins, H. Vaughan, H. Cooper, and H.
Wigan; Mesdames Furtado, Lennox Grey, and Caulfield

ROYALTY THEATRE.
Under the Management of Miss M. Oliver.

THIS EVENING, at 7.10, A. LOVING CUP. Mr. Dewar, Miss
M. Oliver. To he followed by CLAUDE DUVAL; Mr. Dewar,
&c. To conclude with EVERYBODY'S HUSBAND•

PRINCE OF WALES'S ROYAL THEATRE.
Under the Management of M iss Marie Wilton

Tins EVENING, SCHOOL: Messrs. Hare, H. J. Montague,
Addison, Glover. and Bancroft: Mrs. Buckingham White. Miss
C. Addison, and Mies V arie Wilton. After which, A WINNING
HAZARD. And INTRIGUE.

ROYAL AMPHITHEATRE AND CIRCUS, HOLBORN.

Tins EVENING, The Great Carre Troupe and magnificent Stud
of 50 Horses: also Alfred Bradbury, M. Clifton, and THE
MARVELS OF ELECTRICITY.

CHRISTY ➢IINSTRELS. St. James's Hall, Every Night, at 8
Wednesdays and Saturdays, at 3 and 8 all the year round.

ROYAL ALHAMBRA. PALACE. THREE BALLET
Promenade Concert. Band of GO. Begin at 8. is. Box-office
open from 11 to 4.

ZOOLOGICAL GARDENS, Regent's-park, OPEN daily (ex-
cept Sundays). Admission, is.; 'on Mondays, 6d.; Children
under twelve, Sd.
London, England, 1869-01-30

CIIINA.

The eighty-gun ship carried everything Wore it at
Nankin. The gospel, backed by powder and shot, has been
triumphant, and everything has been "settled." The com-
pensation to the missionaries has been paid, all who could be
implicated have been pun:shcd, the necessary proclama-
tions have be: widely posted, and " therefore " the
Chinese steamer held as a guarantee has been released.
The unhappy Chinamen caught it severely for their
Yangchow escapade ; one of them was banished into
slavery for life. Altogether, missionary zeal seems to
have produced in this case a very cheering result. The
upshot of the affair appears to have been that the Chinese
Government preferred a little humiliation to the loss of a
steamer. Compensation has also been exacted for the
detention of the goods of some British merchants at a
customs barrier.
London, England, 1869-01-30

THE ROYAL MARINES.

There is lamentation at Woolwich. An order has
been received by the colonel commandant of the
Woolwich division of the Royal Marines to the effect
that the Lords of the Admiralty do not deem it
advisable to maintain the four divisions of the Royal
Marine Light Infantry, and directing the command-
ant to make arrangements for the whole of the 4th
division to leave Woolwich by the 25th of March next.
The Times says: "This is short notice to officers and
others who have engaged houses for certain periods.
The dockyard artisan is treated with greater conside-
ration when he has eight months' notice given him
to make preparations for the breaking up of his home.
The fine band of the division, which is one of the
best in the service, will be broken up. The officers
and men are to be draughted into other divisions,
except such of them as have completed their service
the latter will be allowed to leave on pension."

3111. ERNEST JONES AND THE 44 ALLIANCE."

According to the Alliance News, the secretary of
the association was at the very hour, and almost
moment, of the death of Mr. Ernest ones, writing
to him to congratulate him upon the fact that the
Ballot had so signally confirmed his candida-
ture on behalf of the united Liberal party,
and soliciting his aid at several important
Alliance meetings. The executive of the Alliance
have p: stied the following resolution :—" That the
executive of the United Kingdom Alliance have
heard with feelings of profound regret of the decease
of their friend Mr. Ernest Jones, whose cordial ad-
hesion and generous promise of public support to the
Alliance movement render his sudden and unex-
pected death a sorrowful shock to the committee and
an inestimable loss to the cause. That the sincere
condolence of the executive be expressed to the
bereaved widow and family of the late Mr. Jones."

THE WORKING CLASSES AND TEMPERANCE
LEGISLATION.

Those persons who resist all efforts put down
drunkenness by declaring that they will not " rob
a poor man of his beer," would perhaps sing
another chorus if they were to become
better acquainted with their protégé. It is
clear that not every " poor man " looks upon his
" beer" as the friend which parrot M.P.'s suppose it
to be. At a recent crowded meeting of working
men in Lambeth, which was addressed by .working
John
Abel Smith, a resolution was moved and seconded by
working men, and carried by acclamation, pledging
the meeting to co-operate in the various measures
likely to be brought before the new Parliament for
the curtailing of the " power and direful influences"
of tho public-house, becrshop, and wine licensing
system.
London, England, 1869-01-30

TIDE LATEST EDITION of " THE SUN."
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gpncrally that he supplies the LATEST EDITION of "THE
SCN " as soon as published.—No. 10, Hampstead-road N.W.

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t W. SMITH'S " Camden Stores," 78, Park-street, Camden
London, England, 1869-01-30

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jJ4 • 4, Connaught-terrace, Hyde-park, London, W., begs to
nfor►n his customers, and the Licensed Victuallers in general,
hat he has been appointed Agent for the above-named paper in
ddition to his agency for the Sporting Edition of " Tim Sus,"
nd can supply the same on Friday evening, if required; in town
br country.

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TATEST EDITION of "TUE SUN," and can supply it earlier
•;as.o any other man in London or Country the evening of puhli
lion. No connection with any other persons. Run's,
Wright's, and 'Aileen's Guides. All the Daily Papers, Maga.
ries, and Periodicals as soon as published. Agent for the Joint-
Coeir Coal Company. Orders by mat attended to.

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L be seen Every Evening by SlO at Mr. ROBERT MEACOCK'S,
•itannia, Kensal New-town

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giving all the SPORTLN G NEWS of the day, may be seen
st JEM Y MAN TON 'S honce, "The Swan and Horse Shoe,"
Little Britain, City, E.C.

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GR UNGER'S Establishment, as above, every evening by Eight
?clack.

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LEXA • DFR (late Brooks), Newspaper Agent, .No. 4, Old
Cavendish street, Oxford-street.

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delivers the L. TE EDITION at Chelsea, 7.40; Kilburn,
8,; Starch-green, 8; Woolwich, 7.30; Uxbridge, 9.20; Watford,
9.45.

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gencrally that he snFplies the LATEST EDITION of 'THE
SON " as soon as published.—No. 10, Hampstead-road N.W.

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J. SMITH'S, 39, Bow-street, Covent-garden.

rIIHE LATE EDITION of "THE SUN" at
tSY. SMITH'S "Camden Stores," 78, Park-street, Camden

town.

THEATRE-ROYAL DRURY-LANE.
role Lessee and Manager, Mr. F. B. Chatterton.
This EVENING, at 7. MY WIFE'S OUT. Followed by the
Grand Pantomime, PUSS IN BOOTS. Commence at 7.

THEATRE-ROYAL, HAYMARKET.

TIITS Evnu.sa, INTRIGUE. Messrs. Howe, Kendal, and
Miss F. Wright. Afier which, HOME: Messrs. Sothern, Chip-
pendale. &c.: Mesdames Cavendish, Burke, &c. Concluding
with THE FRIGHTFUL HAIR: Messrs. Compton, Kendal,
Buckstone, Jun., Weathersby, &c. ; Mesdames Wright, Burke,
Gwynn, &c, Commenef, at 7.
London, England, 1869-01-30

BARRACK CONTRACTS
For the Supply of

COALS, COKE, TURF, CANDLES, AND KINDLING WOOD

IN GREAT BRITAIN.
WAR OFFICE, PALL-MAanuary,LlBB9.L, LONDON, S.W.,
21st J
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, That the
SECRETARY of STATE for WAR is prepared to receive
Tenders for the Supply of Coals, Coke, Turf, Candles, and
Kindling Wood at the various Barrack Stations in Great Britain,
for a period of Twelve Months from the Ist April next.
Tenders will not be entertained unless made upon the proper
printed Form, which may be obtained, with every requisite in-
formation, upon application at this Office, or to the various Bar-
rack Masters, between the hours of Ten and Four o'clock each
day (Sundays excepted).
The Tenders must be sent to the Office addressed to the Direc-
tor of Contracts, marked on the outside "Tender for Coals, &c.,"
on of before Thursday, 11th February, 1869, after which day no
Tender will be received.
The Secretary of Stela for War reserves the right of rejecting
any or all of the Tenders.
THOMAS HOWELL,
Director of Contracts.
London, England, 1869-01-30

• AW LIFE ASSURANCE OFFICE, Fleet-
s • street, London. 11th Janna,v, 1869.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that a GENERAL
MEETING of the proprietors of the Law Life Assurance
Society will he h-ld at the Seciety's ()Tee, Fleet-street,
London, on 'TUES DAY, the 2d day of February next., at
12 o'elock,:at noon precisely, pursuant to the provisions of
th, Socirty's Deed of Settlement. for the purpose of re-
ceiving the Auditors' Annual Report of the Accounts of
the Society tip to tho llist day of DecAnber last, and for
general purposes.

By order of the Dir-etors.
GEIFFITII DAVIES.

TU XURI A NT IV II IS KERS AND
1J MO iT Sl' ACHE S.-I.lundreds testify to the success of
FOX'S NOT FORMULA, which forces whiskers and mou-
staches to grow heavily in six weeks on the smoothest face,
without injuring the skin. A sure remedy for baldness.
Thirteen stamps.—Mr. Fox, Chemist, Macclesfield, Cheshire.
London, England, 1869-01-30

REMARKS.

The alight recovery in pressure noticed at southern stations yester-
day afternoon has continued, and extended with considerable
rapidity ; and readings in the south-west are from five to six-tenths
higher than they were yesterday morning. The depression in the
north became slightly greater, and at midnight the lower reading of
28,13 in. was noted at Nairn. Pressure is now recovering generally,
but is lowest in the north ; and the reading at Nairn is 113 in. lower
than that at Rochefort. Temperature has decreased a little, except
in the extreme west and north. A hard south-westerly gale blew
yesterday and last night on all our north and west coasts, and still
continues in the north and north-wist from the same quarter, though
with less violence. At Valencia the wind has died down, and veered
to west; and fresh westerly winds are blowing up the English
Channel. Strong south-westerly breezes are reported on the west
coast of France, where great differences of pressure are observed.
Rain has been general, but not very heavy, and thunder and hail
have occurred at Valencia and Liverpool. The sky this morning is
cloudy, but the weather extremely unsettled. The sea is high at
Ardrosssn and Cape Clear. Warnings to E. coast yesterday after-
noon, and repeated to all coasts to-day.