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The Sun.
London, England, 1869-11-02

DESTRUCTIVE FIRE-THIS DAY.

A fire, attended with considerable loss of pro-
perty, happened in the brewery belonging to Mr.
J. Underhill, situate in Claremont-street, Edmon-
ton. The flames were first discovered by one of the
vat men, by seeing an unusual glare of light in the
brewery, a building about 60 feet long and
20 feet broad. The men at once raised an
alarm in the usual way, but long before assist-
ance could arrive the flames took a rapid sweep
round the ground floor, seizing upon casks and
barrels, some filled with ales and beer, and some
were empty. Plenty of water having been pro-
cured, the firemen went to work in an admirable
manner, but in spite of their exertions the confla-
gration could not be subdued until the whole of the
brewery, the valuable plant, and the stock in trade
were destroyed; and the adjoining public-house,
the Phoenix, was severely damaged by fire, water,
&c. The tnigiu of the fire is unknown. Mr. Un-
derhill was insured in the Norwich Union and
Royal Fire-offices, but Mr. Marri At, the proprietor
of the public-house, was uninsured.
London, England, 1869-11-02

THE METROPOLITAN CONVALESCENT
INSTITUTION.
President—Vis Greco the Duke of WELLINGTON.
Treasurers —The Right Hon. Russell Gurney, M.P., and
Col. W. F. Grant.
DONATIONS and SUBSCRIPTIONS are earnestly
solicited, to enable the Board to meet the greatly increased
expenditure of this old Charity. 240 adults are received
at Walton ; 80 children at Mitcham and Hendon.
Bankers—London Joint-Stock Bank, Pall-mall.
CHARLES HOLMES, Secretazy
Office, 22, Sackville-street, Piccadilly.
London, England, 1869-11-02

CUBA.

Some intercepted documents have been published in
Havana, which, if true, prove that the Republican rising
in Spain was the work of Cuban insurgents. An addi-
tional detachment of troops has been sent to the seat of
war. Some of the rebels have surrendered themselves
to the Spanish authorities at Cienfugos, and ask'd
pardon,
London, England, 1869-11-02

OFIN GOSNELL and CO.'S CHERRY
1-, TOOTH PASTE is greatly superior to any tooth
powder; gives the teeth a pearl whiteness, protects the
enamel from decay, and imparts a pleasant fragrance to
the breath. Price ls. 6d.-11,ed Bull Wharf, 83, Upper
Thames-street, London.
London, England, 1869-11-02

i)lt. KING'S DANDELION and QUININE
LIVER PILLS (Without Mercury)
The very best remedy for
BILE, WIND, INDIGESTION, ACIDITY, HEADACHE,
HEARTBURN, &c,
And acknowledged by many eminent surgeons to be the safest
and mildest pills for every constitution.
lu boxes at 2s. 9d., and 4s. 6d., at all chemists.
London, England, 1869-11-02

G"AT NORTHERN HOSPITAL,
Caledonian-road, Islington, N.
Supported by Voluntary Contributions.
This Hospital has relieved 481,954 patients since it was
establisbee ,at King's-cross in 1856. Patients are admitted
free.

Bankers—Messrs. Barnet, Lloyds, and Co., 60, Lombard-
street, Messrs. Ransom and Bonverie, 1, l'all.malL—llon.
Soc., I. Smith, Eso. GEo. REID, SOC.
London, England, 1869-11-02

rilllE ROYAL INFIRMARY for DISEASES
X of CHILDREN and WOMEN, Waterloo-bridge--
road.

Upwards of 100 poor sick children are relieved daily at
this Hospital.
The Committee most earnestly solicit Contributions, to
enable then to continue the benefits of medical aid to those
numerous p )or 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, 1869-11-02

NORTH LOND ON or UNIVERSIIY
N
COLLEGE HOSPlTAL.—Accidents and Sickness.
—CONTRIBUTIONS earnesly solicited to meet the
annual expenses, which exceed the income by £4,000.
The committee also plead for help for the sick children,
the little victims of starvation, neglect, and disease, who
enjoy in the new wards, devoted to them, the privileges
of nourishing food and careful nursing. Donations thank-
fully received by Edward Enfield, Esq., Treasurer, 19,
Chester-terrace, Regent's-park; and at the office of the
charity. - -

HENRY J. KELLY, R.N., Secretary.
London, England, 1869-11-02

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
in►ited 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, 1869-11-02

THAMES V. 2'YNE.

Though comparatively little has been seen of the per-
formance of the Tyne men since their arrival at Putney to
take part in the race with the Thames men on Fridaynext,
the impression they have produced upon those who call
themselves knowing in aquatic matters, is such as to make
them feel that the chances of victory to the North are by no
means small. Seldom, if ever, it is very generally
admitted, has a better four put in an appearance between
Putney and Mortlake. The names of the Newcastle men
are Martin (bow), Taylor, Winship, and Renforth, Wilson
being coxswain. The Thames crew will prove worthy and
formidable opponents. Sadler pulls bow, and Hammerton
is stroke, the other men being Kelley and Messenger, with
W. Hammerton as coxswain. Both fours are doing suf-
ficient daily practice. The start is to be made at two
o'clock on Friday. Three steamers have been jointly char-
tered to accompany the race.

The puddlers employed at the various ironworks in
Wolverhampton have agreed to accept the rise of 6d. per
ton offered to them by their masters, idstcad of an advance
of is., which was the rise asked for by the men.
It was stated a week or two ago that air Moses
Montiflore intended going to lioumania to intercede with
Prince Charles on behalf of the Jews, Lis subjects. We
learn that Sir Moses Is unable to take so long a journey at
his advanced age.

We learn from America that Postmaster-General
Creswell has opened negotiations with our Post-office De-
partment for a further reduction of letter postage, that is
from 6d., the single rate to which it was reduced in January,
1868, to 3d.

Mr. George Melley, the member for the Stafford-
shire Potteries, mentioned at a local meeting of his consti-
tuents that the committee appointed to consider the causes
and remedy of electoral, corruption has almost unani-
mously agreed to a report recommending the adoption of
tho

At a meeting of the Salford Town Council, held
on Saturday, it was stated that Mr. Charles Real) had
offered, in his own behalf, the sum of £lOO for the arrest and
conviction of the men who killed James But us, in Salford,
on the 4th of Ott. A reward of 4:311 had previously boon
offered by the Government.
London, England, 1869-11-02

ELECTION NEWS.

The Liberals of King's Lynn are lamenting. They
invited Sir George Young to come forward in their
interest, and fight Lord Claud Hamilton, but the
worthy baronet paid a visit to the town, and speedily
came to the conclusion that ho had no chance.
The working classes of the town, it is said, " are
very dissatisfied with this proceeding." Ought
not the baronet to have been proud of the
chance of spending his money to enjoy the honour
and dignity of occupying the second place on the
poll ? Thus disappointed, and learning that Sir T.
F. Buxton, who was defeated last year, did not care
for breaking a second lance, five hundred Liberals
have invited Mr. Young to stand. He is said to be
anxious and willing to come forward. This is not
surprising ; the wonder is that the Liberal electors
should be anxious and willing to have him. Mr.
Young was formerly M.P. for Cambridgeshire ; but
the Reform Act seems to have developed a little
better taste amongst the county electors, for last year
they rejected him. His qualifications for legislatinc,
on behalf of a great nation may be ranked amongst the
things not generally known.
It was rumoured a day or two ago that the long-
continued illness of Sir F. Crossley, M.P. for the
northern division of the West Riding, had led him to
decide upon accepting the Chiltern Hundreds. This
report is contradicted on authority. The hon.
baronet has so far recovered that he hopes for speedy
restoration to health.
At Waterford four candidates seem likely to con-
test the vacant seat. Sir 11. W. Barron, Mr. Grubb,
and. Mr. Bernal Osborne are canvassing with greai
activity, and there is said to be a " dark horse " in
reserve. His name will be forthcoming shortly.
Mr. Heron, Q.C., has delivered an ldress to the
electors of Tipperary, in which he pronounced for
all the extreme Hibernian views. He considered the
detention of the Fenian prisoners to he unjustifiable.
He said that tenant-rigilt would ho secured by a
social levolutbn, and that the views of the Catholic
priesthood as to denominational education ought to
be adopted. by the State.
London, England, 1869-11-02

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

£l5 will koep a boy or girl for one yoar.
Contributions received by tho London and Westminster Bank
114, High Holborn, and 41, Lothbnry, E.C.; and by
WILLIAM WILLIAMS, Secretary.
No. 8, Great Queen-street, Lincoln's-inn-fields.
London, England, 1869-11-02

A ROYAL SEAT IN IRELAND.

The demand made some time since for the resi-
dence of her Majesty some portion of her time in
Ireland is again repeated ; and it is stated that the
matter will be brought before Parliament during the
ensuinp; session. A. Royal Palace was part of Mr.
Disraeli's cure for Irish disaffection ; several Irish
members still look upon its establishment as a neces-
sary policy ; and they have pledged themselves to do
their best to obtain the needful. The Government,
however, has made no sign on tho subject. Mr.
Lowe, perhaps, would find it interfere with his
Exchequer.
London, England, 1869-11-02

TUE LATE MARQUIS OF WESTMINSTER.

The death of the Marquis of Westminster is an-
nounced. his lordship was 74 years of age, and suc-
ceeded to the title in 1845. Ho had previously repre-
sented Cheshire from 1818 to 1830; and sat in the House
of Commons for North Cheshire from 1832 to
1835. The Marquis was reputed to be the richest
peer in the House of Lords. Thus within a few days
of each other the highest marquisate and next to the
oldest earldom (Derby) have fallen vacant. The new
marquis is Earl Grosvenor, M.P. for Chester. It will
be remembered that Earl Grosvenor moved the cele-
brated amendment, rejected by a majority of five, to the
Reform Bill of 1800 (Mr. Gladstone's) which amend-
ment declared it inadvisable that the questions of
parliamentary suffrage should be dealt with piece-
meal. The seconder of the resolution was Lord
Stanley. It is not a little singular that both of
their lordships became peers within the same week.
London, England, 1869-11-02

NURSING.—ST. JOHN'S HOUSE and
SISTERHOOD for TRAINING NURSES for
HOSPITALS, Families, and the Poor: established 1848.

President—The Lord Bishop of LONDON.
The nursing at King's College and the Charing-cross
Hospitals, and the Galignani English Hospital at Paris,
is at present superintended by the:Sisters of John's
House.

members of the House or Sisterhood,
Ladies or others Wishing to qualify themselves as
trained to nurse, are requested to communicate with the
Lady Superior. or as pupils to be
Donations and Subscriptions to the General Fund, the
Sisters' Fund, or the Nurses' Pension Fund, may be paid
to Messrs. Coutts ; or to the Lady Superior, at St. John's
House Norfolk-street, Strand, W.C.
London, England, 1869-11-02

THEATRE-ROYAL, HAYMARKET.

•
Tins EVENING, at Y. FOUNDED ON FACTS. After which
NEW MEN AND OLD ACRES: Mr Buckstone. Concluding
with A DAUOHTER TO MARRY.

THEATRE-ROYAL, ADELPHI.

•
THIS EVENING, at 7, MY PRECIOU-I BETSY, Followed
by LOST AT SEA: Mr A. Stirling, fdr G. Belmore, Mr E.
Atkins, Mr Beveridge, Mr Stephenson, Mr Smith, Mr Romer;
Miss Rose Leelereq, Miss Eliza Johnstone, Miss Lennox Grey,
Mrs Leigh Murray And DOMESTIC ECONOMY: Ur G.
Belmore and Mrs L. Murray.

GLOBE THEATRE-ROYAL.
ITriis EVENINO, at 7, A HOUSEHOLD FAIRY. At 7.45,
NOT SUCH A FOOL AS HE LOOKS: Mr H. J. Byron. And
BREACH OF PROMISE. Mr J Clarke and Miss Hughes.
London, England, 1869-11-02

THE LATE ME. JOHN BRUCE.

The death is announced of one of the most Imins-
taliing and erudite of archeologists. Mr. John Bruce,
the treasurer of the Camden Society, the vice-presi-
dent of the Society of Antiquaries, and a member of
various learned bodies, is no more. The
great fur!e of the deceased was investigation into
State papers; in that work ho was eminently "at
home.' his removal is more to be regretted
as there are very few left us who will bo able to
render equally valuable service in the compilation of the
papers which it is the business of the Royal Commission
Mist appointed, to collect. lie worked almost unknown
to the general public ; his labours, however, are
recognised with much admiration by the learned
few with whom he was brought in contact.
London, England, 1869-11-02

riNHE HOSPITAL for WOMEN, Soho-square.
IL —Bankers : Messrs. Barclay, Bevan, and Co.;
Messrs. Ransom, Bouveric, and Co.—The Committee
APPEAL very carnistly for CONTRIBUTIONS. The
Hospital is row open on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fri-
days to out-pationts who are treated without letters of
recommendation.
HENRY B. INGRAM, Secretary.
London, England, 1869-11-02

piE APPAREL OFT PROCLAIMS. THE
MAN."

E. MOSES & SON (the ORIGINATORS
of the READY-MADE CLOTHING SYS-
TEM) supply Ready-made Clothing equal
to Clothing made to measure, and Clothing
made to measure equal to the best that can
be cbtained.

E. MOSES and SON possess uneqnalled
resources for the MANUFACTURE of
JLOTHING, and are consequently able to
supply the public at lower prices than any
other house in the trade.

E. MOSES and SON'S STOCK for the
WINTER SEASON comprises an immense
issortmont of Overcoats, and every descrip-
ion of Clothing fir all ages, all occasions,
And all classes, in all the newest designs and
materials.

E. MOSES awl SON give particular at-
tention to CLOTHING for YOUNG GEN-
TLEMEN. For the convenience of Ladies
accompa,ying their Sons there is a separate
N department for this important branch of their
busines.,, and it is furnished with a splendid
assortment of Snits, Overcoats, and Clothing
for all ociasions, including all the favourite
designs and the most fashionable materials.

Orders by Post are attended to with care
and punctuality, and the easy and accurate
system of self-measure introduced by E.
MOSES and SON enables them to guarantee
a faultless fit.

Orders from persons who are not known to
the firm should No accompanied by a remit-
tance, or a London referenc9.

Any article not worn or injured will be
2heerfully exchanged, or, if desired, the
money will be returned.

All Goods are marked in Plain Figures,
from which no abatement can be made.

The Stock of Hosiery and Drapery, Hats
and Caps, and Boots and Shoes, is un-
equalled for magnitude, variety, and cheap-
ness.

Complete Outfits for all Climates, with
every requisite for the voyage.
Lists of Prices, with Rules for Self-mea-
sure, Patterns, and Fashion-sheet, gratis and
post-free.

E. MOSES and SON'S Establisbmentq
are closed every Friday evening at sunset till
Faturday evenine; at sunset, when business
is resumed until eleven o'clock.

E. MOSES and SON, Readv-made and Be-
spoke Tailors, Habitmakers, Woollendrapers,
Hatters, Hosiers, Boot and Shoe Manufac-
turers, and General Outfitters for all
Classes.

Thrl following are the only addresses of E. MOSES
and SON:—

LONDON.
CITY ESTABLISHMENT.

155, MINORIES
156, MINORIES
157, MINORIES
ALDOATE
84, ALDOATE
85, ALDOATE
86, ALDGATII
87, ALDGAT
88, ALDOATE
S 9, ALDOATE

OXFORD-STREET BRANCH.
506, NEW OXFORD-STREET
507, NEW OXFORD STREET
508, NEW OXFORD-STREET
1, HART-STREET
2, HART-STREET
3, HART-STREET

TOTTENHAM-COURT-ROAD BRANCH.
137, TOTTENHAM-COURT-ROAD
138, TOTTENHAM-COURT-ROAD
283, EUSTON--ROAD. _ _

Country Branch:
19, BRIDGE-STREET, BRADFORD, YORKS.
20, BRIDGE-STREET, BRADFORD, YORKS.
London, England, 1869-11-02

DENTAL SURGERY, 8, GROSVENOR-STREET.
UR. ESKELL, the Author of "Pure Dentistry,
LT it and What it Does for Us," "Painless Tooth Extraction;
or Anesthesia Locally Applied ;" •' Dental Surgery: a Practical
Treatise ;" Modern Dentistry: its Principles and Practice." &c.,
may be CONSULTED D OILY, as hitherto, from Ten to Four
o'clock, at his ONLY Residence, 8, GROSVENOR-STREET, GROSVE-
NOR-SQUARE (a few doors from Bond-street).
London, England, 1869-11-02

THEATRE ROYAL, DRURY-LANE.
Sole Lessee and Manager, Mr. F. E. Chatterton.
THIS EVENING, at', BELLES OF THE KITCHEN.
At 8, FORMOSA. new four-act Drama, by Dion Boucicault:
Messrs. Barrett, li. Irving, David Fisher, Brittain Wright,
1 oht. Rouse ; Killington, Misses M. Brennan, Macdonald,
and Katharine Rodgers.
To conclude with the farce of BORROWED PLUMES.

111HEATRE ROYAL, H A YMARKET.
Sole, Lessee, Mr. Tluelzstnne.
Tim EVENING. at Seven, FOUNDED ON FACTS :
Mr Compton Mrs E. Fitzwilliam ; Miss F. Wright.
At a. Quarter to Eight, tho New Comedy, NEW MEN
AND OLD ACRES : Mr Iluelistone. Mr Chippendale, Mr
Howe, Mr Rogers, Mr. Braid, MrDuckstnne, jun.; Miss
Robertson, Mrs Chippendale, Mrs. E. Fitzwidiam, Miss
C. Bill, 4,ke.
Concluding.. with A DAUGHTER TO MARRY: Mr
Kendall. Miss F. Gwynue, Lte.
Box-office open daily from Ten till Five.
London, England, 1869-11-02

10EIV ZEALAND,

The Taranaki Herald of September Ist states that native
affairs in that province were exhibiting a more hopeful
aspect since the new Ministry had been in office, and the
friendly Macries were anxiously awaiting a visit from the
Native and Defence Minister, Mr. Maclean. It is proposed
to employ the natives in road making. The New Zealand
press thinks that the English public are completely misin-
formed as to the situation of the colonists. The Herald
explains that the colonist has to buy his land before he
can settle on it, and the advantages of his position have
been greatly overrated, partly fromhis own desire to make
the most of himself and his belongings at home.
The gold discoveries are rapidly becoming the all-absorb-
ing topic in Wellington and politica are thrown into the
shade by them. Companies are being formed, and money
invested with great spirit. £lOO,OOO went, it is said, in one
steamer to Auckland for investment.
London, England, 1869-11-02

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 age and
above the pauper class, who are hope-
lessly afflicted with incurable disease,
Pensions of £2O per annum are also granted
The Home was opened in September 1863; 71 in-
patients and 106 annuitants have been elected. Elections
in May and November. Forms of application may be 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. WEAYER, Sec.
Offices, 73, Cheapside, E.C.
London, England, 1869-11-02

OCTAVIITS WIGRAI
JAMES STEWART H')DGSON,
CHARLES JOHN MANNING,
DIREI

Esq Governor.
:sq Sub-Governor.
Esq Deputy-Governor.
;TORS.
William Tetlow Hibbert,
Esq.
Wilmot Holland, Esq.
Egerton Hubbard, Esq.
Nevile Lubbock, Esq.
Geosrgeq Forbes Malcolmson,
E
Lord j °Beeline Wm. Percy.
Charles Robinson, Esq.
Samuel Leo Schuster, Esq.
Eric Carrington Smith, Esq.
Joseph Somes, Esq.
William Wallace, Esq.
Charles Baring Young, Esq.
nol Solly, Esq., F.R.S.

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 Edlmann, Esq.
Charles Hermann Goschen,
Esq..
Riveredale Wm. Grenfell,
Esq.
-Francialalex. Hamilton, Esq.
Robert Amadeus Heath, Esq.
Medical Referee, Baur

FIRE and LIFE ASSURANCES may be effected on
advantageous terms.
FIRE DUTY.—This Tax having been abolished, the
PREMIUM is NOW the only charge for Fire Insurances.
FA T'SIING STOCK.— No Extra Charge is made for the
use of Steam Thrashing Machines.
The 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 Asktired
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 thecrx.ra.Y AND A
HALL

ROYAL EXCYANGE, LONDON.
ROBERT P. STEELE, Secretary.
London, England, 1869-11-02

RUPTURES.—BY ROYAL LETTERS PATENT.
WHITE'S MOC-MAIN LEVER TRUSS
(Perfected and Exhibited in the Great Exhibitions
of 1851 and 1862) is allowed by upwards of Five Hundred
Medical men to be the most effective invention in
the curative treatment of HERNIA. The use of a stool
spring, so often hurtful in its effects, is hero avoided— a
soft bandage being worn round the body, while the requi-
site resisting power is supplied by the Moo-Main Pad and
Patent Lever, fitting with so much ease and closeness that
it cannot be detected, and may be worn during sleep. A
descriptive circular may be had, and the truss, which can-
rot fail to fit, forwarded by post, on the circuferenco
the
of
the body, two inches below the hips, bein m g sent to
manufacturer,
Mr. JOHN WHITE 228, Piccadilly, London.
A Single Truss, 165., 215., 265. Gd., and 31s. 6d. Postage,
le. A. Double Truss, 31s. 6d., 425., and 525. 6d. Postage,
ls. Bd. An Umbilical Truss, 425. and 525. 6d. Postage,
is. 10d.
Post-office Orders to be made payable to John White,
Post-office, Piccadilly.
NEW PATENT
VLAS TIC STOCKINGS,
W. 14 KNEE-CAPS, &c., for Varicose Veins and all cases
of Weakness and Swelling of the Legs, Sprains, &c. They
are porous, light in texture, and inexpensive, and are
drawn on like an ordinary stocking. Price 4e. 6d., is. 6d.
10e., and 16s. each. Postage, 6d.
JOHN WHITE, Manufacturer, 228, Piccadilly.'

REAT NORTHERN HOSPITAL, Cale-
donian-road, N.—Several beds in the new buildings
cannot be occupied for WANT of FUNDS.
F. SMITH, Esq., Hon. Secretary.
GEORGE REID, Secretary.
London, England, 1869-11-02

THE LATE EARL OF DERBY.

Some interesting stories of Lord Derby's charity
and munificence were told in a sermon by the Rev.
J. E. Kempe, at St. James's Church, Piccadilly. The
deceased political leader resided in the neighbourhood
and took great interest in parish work. There was
not a charity nor a special subscription in the district
which did not secure his support. Cases of distress
which the sick and visiting fund could not provide
for, were frequently relieved by him alone. On
one occasion he offered to entrust Mr. Kempe
with the sum of £l,OOO, to be laid out in small loans
at a very moderate rate of interest, so as to enable
the little tradesman or the respectable artizan to tide
over the effects of any temporary lack of money, and,
it might be, save him from ruin. The scheme was
tried for two or three years, but it failed in conse-
quence of the peculiar difficulties which were
found to beset it in a London population.
The money was, however, left in the rector's hands
for other useful purposes. Lord Derby subscribed
0"030 to the erection of a new church in his parish,
and afterwards a further sum of £4,000 under the
name of " Parishioner." "He that seeth in secret
shall reward thee openly."
London, England, 1869-11-02

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

Rev. J. W. Ayre
Rev. F. G. Bloomfield
Eon. 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'
Rev. E. Capel Cure
Rev. J. E. Cox
Oetavius Coops, Esq.
Arthur Currie, Esq.
Rev. J. Connell
Rev. C. W. Purse

Major-Gen. Rt. Hon. Percy
Herbert, M.P.
Rev. J. E. Kempe
Rev. W. F. Erskine Knollys
Rev. S. W. Lloyd
Rev. A. Martineau
Rev. W. D. Maclagan
Rev. Daniel Moore
Rev. J. Moorhouso
J. D. Morton, Esq.
Rev. Canon Nepean
Rev. E. Parry
John Pearson, Esq., Q.C.
Rev. G. F. Prescott

Rev. F. Pigou

C. J. Freake. Esq.
J. S. Gilliat, Eoq.
Rev. Dr. F Healey
H G Heald, Esq.
R. llook, Esq., Treasurer
Subscriptions will be rece
Messrs. Harries, Farquhar,
Secretary, Rev. S. W. Lloy(
man-square, to whom comm

R. T. Pigott, Esq.
R. R. Pyre, Esq.
flugh H. Seymour, Esq.
R. Wade, Esq.
Loftus Wigram, Esq.
,ved by any of the above ; by
and Co; and by the Hon.
1, 14, Seymour-street, Port-
ieations may be addressed.
London, England, 1869-11-02

THE POLITICAL EVICTIONS IN WALES•

The protestants against the late political evictions
in Wales are working hard to get a public condem-
nation of tho tyranny and injustice of the landlords.
They have organised a conference to be held on Tues-
day, the 10th of November, at which most of the
Liberal members of the Principality have promised
to attend. It is proposed to take into consideration
the question of yvhat means shall be adopted for
ameliorating the condition of tenants who have
opinions of their own. The _Daily News says of this
conference, " It is likely to be ono of the most im-
portant ever held in the principality."
London, England, 1869-11-02

,t4,1;22
tip rt

HER MAJESTY.

BALMORAL CASTLE, Oct. 30.
The Queen, attended by the Marchioness of Ely,
went out in the morning.
Her Majesty, accompanied by Princess' Beatrice
and Prince Leopold, went out in the afternoon.
MONEY

MARKET

AND
COMMERCIAL INTELLIGENCE.

CITY, Two o'CLocK.

The Stock Market re-opened this morning very
!:rites being with difficulty supported both in
Government and Foreign Securities. Railways
have declined; and in Bank shares Anglo-Austrian
has fallen as much as £1 a share. Telegraph shares
show a trifling improvement.
Consols are now at 934 to 934 for money ;
ditto, for Amunt, 93f ; Three per Cent. Re-
duced, 914 2 ; New Tkree per Cents, 91i 2 ;
ditto 5 per Cent., Jan., 1873, 1044 ; ditto Anuities,
April, 1885, 14 I ; Red Sea Telegraph, 12 13-16 ;
Exchequer Bills £l,OOO, March, prem. ; June,
5 prem. ; ditto £lOO, £2OO, and £5OO, March,
prem. ; June, 5 prem.:; Bank of England Stock,
44 per Cent., 239 7.
India Stock, 10} per Cent., April, 1874, 211 13 ;
ditto 5 per Cent., July, 1880, 1154 15 ; ditto 4
Per Cent., Oct., 1888, 1004 4 ; do. Enfaced Paper,
5 per Cent., 1054 ; ditto Bonds £l,OOO, 30
prem.

In the Foreign Market prices are as follows :
Argentine, 833 to 843 ; Brazilian 833 to 84 ; Egyp-
tian (1864), 86} to 871 ex div. ; do. (1868),
771 to 774 ; Viceroy Seven per Cents., 814 to 821;
the Nines, 99 to 100; Italian, 521 to 531 to 53; ;
ditto Tobacco Loan, 843 to 851 ; Mexican, 131 to
134 ; Peruvian, 821 to 824 ; Portuguese, 34 to 34} ;
Orel, 811 to 82 ex div. ; Nicolas, 674 to 681:
Moscow, 833 to 84 ; Charkof, 804 to 811 ; Spa-
nish, 27 to 271 ; and Turkish Five per Cents.,
421 to 421.
Railway Shares are a shade lower. Caledonians
are marked 804 to 80; ex div. ; Great Eastern, 361
to 871; Great Northern, 108 to 109 ; ditto (A),
106 to 1063 ; Great Western, 561 to 563 ; Lon-
don and Brighton, 43 to 433 ; London, Chatham,
and Dover, 161 to 17 ; London and North Western,
119 to 1193 ; London and South Western, 90 to
91 ; Metropolitan, 831 to 834 ; Midland, 1181 to
1181 ; and South Eastern, 76:.: to 771.

American Five-Twenty Bonds are 821 to 823
ex div. ; Ten-Forties, 76 to 76i ; and Erie Rail-
road Shares, 21 to 21i.
Lombardo-Venetian and Great Luxemburg are
lower, being quoted respectively 201 to 201, and
123 to 12i.
London, England, 1869-11-02

FRIENDLESS AND FALLEN.-LONDON
FENALIC PREVENTIVIC and REFOMIATOILY IN
STITIITION.

Proßident —Bev. CATTON DAL/t.

Ooirrseroorrorrs for tho support of tho Homes in 1368 are ear-
❑estly solicited, which may be sent to bankers, Messrs. Blon
(pet, Salt, and Co., 73, Lombard street, 1e..C.; Francis Nicholls,
keg. (of the Committee), 14, Old Jewry Chambers, 11:.0.
E. W. THOMAS See., 200, Euston-road, N.W.
London, England, 1869-11-02

HOLBORN THEATRE-ROYAL.
Bole Lessee and Manager, BARRY SULLIVAN
THIS EVENING, at 7 o'clock, THE LOTTERY TICKET:
Mr George Honey.
At 8. Moore's great Tragedy of THE GAMESTER: Barry
Sullivan; Messrs J. C. Cowper, W. H. Stephens, Lin Rayne,
Charles Horsman, and Lunt; Mrs. Hermann Vezin, Miss Jane
Rianold, and Miss Howard.
To conclude with THE WATERMAN: Messrs. G. Honey, E.
Cotte, Evans; Mrs C. Horsman. Miss R.Power.
Principal Scenic Artist—Mr Julian Hicks.
Acting 31anager—Amonx SumavAN.
London, England, 1869-11-02

IMPORTANT TO SPECULATORS.

THREE SPLENDID SPECULATIONS may
actually be strongly recommended as affording every
prospect of Great Success.

With a Single Stake of £2 you can realise £26,00011 with
8 £37,000! I with £1 £20,00011
lor Prospectuses apply without delay to EUGENE TILLOT,
oral ltTerchant, Guernsey.
London, England, 1869-11-02

FRANCE.

BOURSE, Nov. I.—Threa o'clock—The market
closed as follows :

4f per Ceut.
End of month... Italian rives 53 90
3 per Cent
End of month 7l 50 Ottoman Loan ... 325
Credit Mobilior
Transatlantic 250 Spanish Threes ... 26 25
Credit Foncier 1682 Home Debt 22}
_ _

Paris Gas 1572 50 I Deferred —
RAILWAYS. Cash
Orleans
Western
Northern ... 1092
Strasburg -
Lyons and Mediterranean
Southern..... 615
Sardinian
Austrian 763}
Lombard 526k
North of Spain
Saragossa
Roman 49

MARKETS.—This Day.

LIVERPOOL COTTON.
Nov. 2.—Sales probably 12,000 balos. The market held
firmly.

at
AMERICAN CONSULAR INSPECTION.—Congress
its last winter session provided by law for the appoint-
ment of one or more inspectors of Consular accounts, with
a view to the better ,and more uniform arrangement of
Consular business. For the purpose of defraying the ex-
penses of these inspectors and their salaries five thousand
dollars per annum was appropriated, which sum cannot be
exceeded. The President has appointed General Starring,
a gallant soldier during the war, one of the inspectors, and
he has entered upon the discharge of his duties. The Ge-
neral, we believe, has had no previous experience in
Consular affairs; but lie is a gentleman of education and
ability, and will soon make himself acquainted with Con-
sular routine.

The very extensive Distillery now being erected
at Belfast, with all recent improvements for the manufacture of
Irish whisky, by Messrs. DUN VILLE & Co., who have gained
a world-wide celebrity for their fine old Irish whisky, is to be
called "The Royal Irish Distillery."

IIIGII WATER AT LONDON BRIDGE.
MORNING. EVENING
TUESDAY 15 min past 12 40 min past 12
WEDNESDAY 6 min past 1 ...... 30„min past 1
THURSDAY. 50 min past 1 10 min past 2
FWD ty 30 min past 2 55 min vast 3
London, England, 1869-11-02

of all denotniktations, as Day
irHE DEAF & DUMB.--The Committee of the
-I- JEWS DEAF and DUMB HOME are prepared to
receive APPLICATIONS for the ADMISSION of DEAF
in audible speech and lip-reading.
The system adopted rigidly excludes the use of the
apnudpil Ds7UfDo Ir ißnCstAruleLtiDonEßli,
manual alphabet and all artificial signs.
A public lesson is given every Wednesday, at 3 p.m.,
the course of instruction, and all
when the successful results of the system can be wit-
nessed.
Applicationsother particulars,
ot ebrems,
made
w. VAN PIIAAGIT, Esq ,
Director of the Jews' Deaf and Dumb Home,
44, Burton-crescent, W.C.
London, England, 1869-11-02

TIIE LAND DILL.

The Cabinet is hard at work. Three Cabinet
Councils within about a week is fair progress ; and
they proclaim to the world that work of importance
is being done. Nor is it hard to guess what the State
Ministers are about ; they are, it is evident, engaged
on the Land Bill for Ireland. The Attorney-General
for Ireland (Mr. Sullivan) is in attendance in London,
and is said to have held a long conference at the
Reform Club, on Saturday, with Mr. Chichester
Fortescue, the Irish Chief Secretary, and Mr.
Bright. The inference was that the President of the
Board of Trade was having explained to him the
land measure which has been sketched. This
conclusion became more probable when it
was found that Mr. Sullivan, who is not
a member of the Cabinet, accompanied his
friends to Downing-street, and stayed there during
the progress of the Council. It is moreover
rumoured—and the Morning Advertiser gives cre-
dence to the rumour—that a land bill is in print, the
joint production of Messrs. Chichester Fortescue and
Sullivan ; and that this is the measure which the
Cabinet is engaged in discussing. Another meeting
is called for to-morrow.

The Telegraph thinks the evil is so exceptional that
" the ordinary cut-and-dried remedies of past Ministries
will not suffice, and we shall probably be borne out by
the event. if we add that in Mr. Gladstone's Irish
Land Tenure Bill the public must be prepared for some
marked novelty in legislation." The new measure
will have nothing to do with fixity of tenure, but it
is likely to attempt to make general that consideration
of a tenant's rights which :now prevails wherever
the landlords are just men.
London, England, 1869-11-02

THE POLICE AND THE HAYMARKET.

A. few days ago one of the London magistrates
fined a police inspector for unreasonable and excessive
surveillance of a refreshment house in the llaymarket,
kept by a woman named Burton. On the suspicion
that prostitutes were being harboured on the pre-
mises, this inspector, with a sergeant, entered the
house, rambled through the rooms, demanded ad-
mittance to Burton's bath-room whilst she was undress-
ing, and on being refused, remained in the
house all night. The magistrate held that
this interference was excessive. So it ap-
pears ; but it may be as well to note
that this woman has just appealed against a previous
conviction for harbourino- prostitutes, and that the
magistrates at Middlesex Sessions have confirmed the
sentence. It is clear, then, that the police had good
Found for their suspicions. They were not thereby
justified in remaining in the house all night; but the
whole story is another example of the necessity for
caution in the outcries against the police which have
been so common of late.
London, England, 1869-11-02

ONE HUNDRED & SEVENTY DESTITUTE
if ORPHAN CHILDREN are being maintained in the
ROYAL ALBERT ORPHAN ASYLUM, at the moderate rate
of Z 26 per annum each. Funds greatly needed.
CHARLES A. WALKER, Secretary:
Office, 54, Cheapeide, London, E.oi
London, England, 1869-11-02

ROYAL FREE HOSPITAL, Gray's-inn-road,
in the immediate vicinity of the Groat Northern
Railway Terminus, King's Cross.
Patron—Her Most Gracious MAJESTY the QUEEN.
Vice-Patron—
His Royal Highness the Prince of WALES, K.G.
President—His Grace the Duko of Buceixrcu. K.G.
This Hospital, founded in the year 1828, the first to
establish the principle of free admission to the sick poor,
without the delay and difficulty of Governors' orders, is
wholly dependent for support on voluntary contributions
and legacies.
It affords relief to a large number of in-patients, and, in
addition to this, the average number of attendance of the
destitute sick has for a considerable period averaged be-
tween 3,000 and 4,000 weekly.
The Committee earnestly solicit the assistance of the
benevolent, as the premises of this hospital are capable of
containing several hundred more beds had the Committee
the requisito funds to maintain them.
Contributions are received by their bankers, Messrs.
Brown, Hansom, and Co., Abchurch-lane ; also by Messrs.
Coutte and Co.; Drummond and Co. ; Glyn and Co. ;
[ferries and flo.; Ransom and Co. ; Prescott, Grote, and
Co.; Smith, Paruo, and Co.; Barclay and Co. ; Williams,
Deacon, and Co.; Nisbet and Co.,:llerners-stmet ; and at
the Hospital from 10 till 5
London, England, 1869-11-02

THE OLD DOMINION AND TEE LINTON.

The President has expressed great satisfaction at the
action of the Virginia Legislature in selecting men for the
'united States. Senate who can take the Ironclad Oath,
The Pre ;Went entertains a high opinion of Governor
Walker, of Virginia. Whatever opposition may be made
to the admission of Virginia, she will have the support of
the President, who de,4ires that all the States may be re-

presented in Congress P-3 soon as possible. General Canby's
report on the conduct of the election is expected to have
important influence on the Radicals in Congress.

THE CUBAN PRIVATEER

The privateer Cuba was libelled at Wilmington on the
19th of Ootober, and the United States Marshal boarded her
and demanded the surrender of the ship into his hands.
Commander Higgins refused to surrender except to an office{
of the United States Navy. After some delay Commander
Pierson of the gunboat Frolic, came onboard with an order
from the President for the Cuba to be turned over to him.
Commodore Higgins then surrendered his sword and vessel
to Lieutenant Commander Pierson, and himself a prisoner
of the United States. The Cuban flag was hauled down by
the United States authorities, and the entire crew sent
ashore.
London, England, 1869-11-02

QHOOTING SE ASON.-
L, E. M. REILLY and CO. beg to acquaint their numerous
Patrons and Sportsmen that they have for inspection a large
ASSORTMENT of the LATEST IMPROVED CENTRAL
FIRE and other BREECHLOADING GUNS and RIFLES,

at their usual moderate prices.
EVERY RE XISITE for the FIELD.
502, New Oxford-street, London.
Branches: 315, Oxford-street; 2, Rue Scribe, Paris.
Illustrated Price Lists on application.
London, England, 1869-11-02

NOTHING IMPOSSIBLE.

- -
AGUA AMARELLA restores the Human Hair
to its pristine hue, no matter at what age.
JNO. GOSNELL and CO. have at length, with the aid
of one of the most eminent Chemists, succeeded in perfect-
ing this wonairful liquid. It is now offered to the public
in a more concentrated form, and at a lower price.
Sold in bottles, 3s. each ; also 55., 7s. 6d., and 15s. each,
including brush.
Red Bull Wharf, Angel passsage, 93, Upper Thames-
4treet London. E.C.
London, England, 1869-11-02

o LET, in St. Paul's-road, Camden-square,
T N.W., TWO ROOMS or more (Unfurnished), in a
_respectable
,pristpalonse. Any Gentlema_n,orJAJJ,
_ram
quiring such, will find this most desirable. No children.
Also, a good Bed-room, with use of sitting-room (Fur-
nished), for a Gentleman. Partial Board if required.—
Apply at 1, Murray-street, Camden-square, N.W.
London, England, 1869-11-02

TILE "SINGER" SEWING MACHINES.
THE " NEW FAMILY"
SEW THE LOCK-STITCH AND THE NEW EMBROIDERY-

STITCH.
Work by Hand and Treadle, and in a Portable Case
for Travelling.

THE " SINGER " SEWING MACHINES
ARE WORLD-RENOWNED AS THE BEST SYSTEM
AND THE MOST COMPLETE, WITH NEW IMPROVEMENTS
FOR EATERY CLASS OF SEWING.
The p collar simplicity of these Machines enables any one to
icquire their perfect use in a few hours.
Illustrated Price Lists post free

CUE "SINGER" MANUFACTITRING COMPANY
clhief Office in the United iiingdoml
147, CFIE APSIDE.:
London, England, 1869-11-02

THE GAME LAWS.

The Leicestershire Chamber of Agriculture, in
common with other bodies of the kind,thaye taken up
the question of the Game Laws. At its last meeting
there was a hot discussion on the vexed topic of
ground game. Lord Berners argued strongly that
the right to shoot hares and rabbits was a matter for
agreement between landlord and tenant, and not for
leo elation. He denied that the preservation of
game tended to promote the increase of crime, and
argued that the fact of there being game upon certain
lauds had the effect of increasing the value of the
farm. But, notwithstanding his lordship's eloquence,
the Chamber passed a resoution to the effect that the
time had come for legislation on the Game Laws,
and that ground game should be struck out of the
category.
London, England, 1869-11-02

POOR SICK and HELPLESS CHILDREN.
—The ROYAL INFIRMARY for CHILDREN
and WOMEN, Waterloo-bridge-road. Instituted 1810.
Increased PECUNIARY ASSISTANCE is most
urgently needed, and solicited, for continuing relief to the
poor little suffering inmates at this Hospital.
Office, Waterloo-bridge-road, S.E.
Bankers—Messrs. Fuller, Banbury, and Cc,., 71, Lom-
bard-street; and Messrs. Coutts and Co., 59, Strand.
CHARLES J. F. RENTON, Secretary.
London, England, 1869-11-02

REPORTED ItiIIRDER. OF A. SHIP'S CAPTAIN AND CREW.

The Bombay Gazette tells a painful story. Tho ship
Princess Dagmar, from Scotland, arrived in that port on
October 8 from Newcastle, and her captain reported that
while in Torres Straits he was boarded by the captain of a
cutter from Sydney. The latter had come out in search of
a Sydney vessel, named the Catherine Seymour, which left
Sydney for the pearl fishing at Wednesday Island. The
accounts are somewhat confused, but it is stated that the
natives of the island boarded the latter vessel, murdered the
captain and tha crew (twenty-two in number) and carried
off the captain's wife and son. They then set fire to the
ship, which was afterwards found, and this information
obtained from her log, though who remained to write it is
not plainly specified.
London, England, 1869-11-02

QANIARIT A N FREE lIOSPIML for WOMEN
Li and CHILDREN, Lower Seymour-street, Portman-
winare. The only free Hospital for diseases of women
2,7.18 patients were treated last month without letters of
recommendation. Subscriptions and donations are much
needed .and will be received by Messrs. Hatchard,
Picca-
dilly.; Sir Samuel Scott, Bali; Messrs. Barclay, Coutts,
Glyn, Ransom; and by thesSecretary.
London, England, 1869-11-02

GLOBE THEATRE-ROYAL.
Proprietor, Mr. Sefton Parry.
THIS EVENING, at 7, A HOUSEHOLD FAIRY.
At 7. 5, NOT SUCH A FOOL AS HE LOOKS: Sir Simon
Simple. by Mr. H. J. Byron. Messrs. .1. Clarke, Parselle, &c
Mesdames Hughes, Berend. and Mrs. Stephens.
To conclude with A BREACH OF PROMISE.
Box-office open from 10 till 5.
London, England, 1869-11-02

MR. NORTE', M.P.

Mr. Frederick North, whose death (on Friday)
leaves a vacancy in the representation of Hastings,
was ono of the oldest members in the House of Com-
mons. Born in 1800, he was returned in 1831 as a
Liberal for the borough in which his family resided
and had much influence. After a long rustication.
Mr. North was elected again in 1854, in 1157, and
in 1859. In 1805 ho lost the contest, but was
returned year by a large majority in conjunction
with Mr. Brassey. During his first period of parlia-
mentary life, Mr. North supported the Whig Reform
Bill, and opposed the Irish Tithes Bill. lie voted in
the minority at the division on Mr. Roebuck's motion
in January, 1855, which led to the overthrow of Lord
Aberdeen s Government. Latterly he advocated the
Ballot, a measure he had formerly opposed, and voted
for the Mavnooth Grant and the admission of Dis-
senters to Universities.
London, England, 1869-11-02

BRITON MEDICAL AND GENERAL
LIFE ASSOCIATION.
Chief Offices-429, Strand, London.
TRUSTEES.
Lieut.-General Sir J. E. R. Partridge, Esq., F.R.S.
Dupuis, X.C.B. Francis Webb, Esq.
Sir James Duke, Bart. W. Tyler Smith, M.D.
Sir W. Fergusson, Bart., Millis Coventry, Esq.
F.R.S.
CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD—FRANCIS WEBB, Esq.
DEPUTY CHAIRMAN—W. TYLER SMITH, Esq.
EXTRACTS from tko,FIFTEENTH ANNUAL RE-
PORT, read at the AnifitarGeteral Meeting held at the
Society's House on Thursday, 18th March, FRANCIS
WEBB, Esq., in the chair.
The directors have received 3,212 proposals for assur-
ing the sum of £972,866 18s. 9d. 2,472 policies were
issued, assuring £703,451 4s. and producing in annual
premiums the sum of £25,227 Bd.
The following tabulated returns exhibit the new busi-
ness transactions during the three quinquennial periods :

CLERGY MUTUAL ASSURANCE
SOCIETY.
Established in 1829.
OFFICE : --
No. 2, Broad Sanctuary, Westminster.
TRUSTEES.
The Archbishop of Cauterbnry:
The Archbishop of Dublin.
The Bishop of Winchester.
The Archdeacon of Maidstone.
CHAIRMAN.
The Venerable the Archdeacon of London.
DEPUTY-CHAIRMAN.
The Honourable Edward W. Douglas.
ACTUARY.
Stewart Helder, Esq.
SECRETARY.
The Rev. John Hodgson, M.A.
Total Existing Assurances £4,473,023 Od.
Total Annual Income 173,545 95. 7d.
Total Invested Capital 1,693,975 ls. 6d.
For the year ended 31st May, 1869, 315 proposals, as-
suring £274,540, and yielding in annual premiums £9,383
16s. Gd., were completed ; and £88,482 13s. td. was (not-
withstanding the large reductions made by Bonus in every
fifth year from 1831 to 1866, both inclusive) added to the
Fund accumulating for the purpose of meeting future
claims.
Proepectusos, Accounts of Bonus, &c., &c., to be had at
the Office, ou application personally, or by letter ; also a
Pamphlet by the Rev. J. Hodgson, called " Notes on Life
Assurance," containing explanations on various interest-
ing points.
Clergymen and their Wives, and the relati,ins of Clergy-
men and of their Wives, are invited to make Life Assur-
ances in this Society.
London, England, 1869-11-02

MIL LAYABD'S APPOINTMENT.

Mr. Layard's appointment to Spain has been
criticised by the general public in a mild way, but
amongst diplomatists it has caused tremendous
indignation. Mr. Layard, they remonstrate, a
comparatively untried man—one whose pre-
vious history is not altogether in favour of
his fitness for the post—has been, because
he is a party man, put over the heads of ambassadors
old in the service. Seniority is entirely and com-
pletely disregarded. And why ? Are not Mr.
West, at Constantinople ; Mr. Rumbold, who is
at St. Petersburg ; Mr. Petre, of Berlin ; Mr.
Lytton, of Vienna, all of whom are Secretaries
of Embassies—are not t I:ey worthy the place ?
or Mr. Stuart, Envoy at Brazil, Mr. Odo Russell,
of Rome ; why are:they passed over ? Mr. Layard
has no claim except that he was a member of the
present home Government ; yet he is selected and
promoted over the heads of others who have worked
and waited for years.
London, England, 1869-11-02

THE SUN, LONDON, 7 UESDAY EVENING, NOVEMBER 2, 1869.

the past mismanagement has been -great, but that the
present Government deserves ranch credit for its
franknses.

A VISITATION OF LOCUSTS.

India is suffering from an extraordinary visitation of
locusts. In Rajpootana, Sind, and Guzerat there areswarms
such as have never been known before. The devas-
tation is very serious. But for these unwelcome
visitors the prospects of the crops were satisfactory, as
plenty of rain had fallen. On the appearance of the locusts
the price of grain rose immediately; and well it might, for
trees, shrubs, and plants were so quickly covered with
them that they presented the appearance of being
heavily laden with snow of a peculiar colour.
An. eye-witness at the Mahikanta political agency
describes the flight of the locusts as having the
appearance of clouds of smoke. He calculated its length
at seven miles, its breadth at five miles, and its depth at
from 300 to 400 feet. The Times of Indi'a observes that
the largest cloud of locusts in India of which it has any
record was three miles long and proportionately broad.
As soon as the misfortune was fully realised, telegrams
were despatched to Bombay, Surat, and other places, com-
missioning the purchase of supplies in any quantity.
Thirty thousand bags of grain arrived at Ahme-
dabad in one day. The distress in Rajpootana is
described as "most terrible and widespread," and though
by the latest advices, dated the 2nd October, the locusts
were moving southwards, they had left another evil
behind them in addition to the ravaged crops. The
myriads which have died have produced a sickening smell,
and in many cases the water in the wells is unfit for use.
The Government has despatched some 8,000 maunds of
grain into Ajmere for distribution on the relief works;
but, it is added, that "no general importation by Govern-
ment is possible." This announcement has been severely
censured.
London, England, 1869-11-02

OSPITAL for DISEASES of the THROAT,
Golden-square, W.
_ .

President—His Grace the Duke of GRAFTON.

The Committee of Management earnestly APPEAL for
FONDS to help them to meet the heavy ourroat tay_pengoo.
Upwards of 18,000 poor persons have been relieved iu the
lgat nix years-

GEORGE WOOD, Secretary.