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The Sun.
London, England, 1869-08-17

CONSERVATIVE DEMONSTRATION AT DDRNLEY.

The Conservatives of Burnley had a grand day of
it on Saturday. They presented a consolation testi-
monial to Lieutenant-General Sir J. Y. Scarlett,
who contested the borough at the last election and
failed to obtain a majority of votes. First
they formed a procession through the town ; it
was attended, the Manchester Courier says, by
10,000 persons. Having thus publicly declared their
opinions, the immense crowd adjourned to a
" monster tent, erected for the occasion," where
"tea, bread and butter, and cake were provided."
After tea came speeches. The testimonial—handed
to General Scarlett by a working man—consisted of
a pair of silver-gilt vases, towards the purchase of
which more than 4,000 subscribers had given
their " little mites." Among the speakers were
Colonel W. Patten, M.P., Mr. Fowler, M.P., Mr.
Cawley, M.P., Mr. J. M. Holt, M.P., Mr. Hornby,
Sir T. Ileaketh, M.P., and Mr. C. Starkie,
The usual commiseration at defeat was expressed,
and the common complaint was made of the tyrant
majority, which so long have been the stock subjects
of Conservative speeches.
London, England, 1869-08-17

LONDON FEVER HOSPITAL is the only
institution in the Metropolis for the treatment and
prevention of contagious'fevers.
CONTRIBUTIONS will be gratefully' received by
Messrs. Dimsdale and Co., 50, Cornhill; Messrs. Drum-
mond,' Charing-cross ; Messrs. Coutts, Strand ; Messrs.
Hoare, Fleet-street ; and by the Secretary, at the Hospital,
Liverpool-road, Islington, N.
London, England, 1869-08-17

ROYAL ITOSPITAL for INCURABLES.
West-hill Putney-heath.

Established 31st July, 1854.
This Institution exists for the comfort and relief of per-
sons (being above the pauper class) afflicted with incur-
able bodily disease.
Relief is afforded-Ist. By supplying a home, with
medical attendance, nursing, and all requisites for the in-
valid.
2d. By granting an annuity of £2O to patients at thei
own homes.
A Lew wing to the Hospital Lam lust been completed
at a cost of upwards of £IO,OOO, and FUNDS are urgently
NEEDED to liquidate the expenses incurred.
There are 120 inmates and 237 pensioners, all entirely
dependent upon voluntary subscriptions.
Nearly 300 approved applicants aro awaiting election
For the maintenance 01 present operations, for the ex
tension of the benefits of he Charity, donations, and espe-
cially annual subrziptiols, are earnestly solicited. Life
subscriptions, £5 58. and upwards; annual subscriptions,
half a guinea and upwards, with votes in proportion.
Information will be suiplied, with the g-eatest pleasure,
upon application to the S4crotary, by whom contributions
will be thankfully received.
FREIERIO ANDREW Secretary.
No. 10; Paltry? Londcai F.Q, Geptember 1868.
London, England, 1869-08-17

DIRECTORS

Robert Barclay, Esq.
John Garratt Cattloy, Esq.
Mark Currie Close, Esq.
Edward James Daniell, Esq.
William Davidson, Esq

William Tetlow Ribbed,
sq.
WEilmo t Holland, Esq.
EgArton Hubbard, Esq.
Nevilo Lubbock, Esq.
George Forbes Malcolmson,
Esq.
Lord J osc,eline Wm. Percy.
Charles Robinson, Esq.
Samuol Leo Schuster, Esq.
Eric Carrington Smith, Esq.
Joseph Somes, Esq.
William Wallace, Esq.
Charles Baring Young, Esq.
Duel Solly, Esq., F.R.S.

Lancelot William bent; Esq.
Alexander Druce, Esq.
Fredk. Joseph Edlmann, Esq.
Charles Hermann Goschen,
Esq.
Riversdale Wm. Grenfell,
Esq.
Francis Alex. Hamilton, Esq.
Robert Amadeus Heath, Esq.
Medical Referee, Sam'

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.
STOCK.— No Extra Charge is made for the
use of Steam Thrashing Machine. 3.
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 Assured
Liberal participation in Profits, with the guarantee
of a large invested Capital Stock, and exemption
under Royal Charter from the liabilities of part-
nership.
The advantages of modern practice with the secu-
rity of an Office whose resources have been tested
by the experience of nearly a CENTURY AND A
T T .

ROYAL EXCHANGE, LmmoN.
ROBEItT P. STEELE, Secretary.
London, England, 1869-08-17

ELECTION NEWS.

The supporters of Captain Seymour, the Conserva-
tive candidate for Antrim, have held a meeting at
Belfast. The gallant Captain expressed his intention
of supporting the repeal of the Party Processions
Act. The Ballot would meet with his strenuous
opposition. Referring to the land question, he ob-
served that he would gladly see a measure passed
that would give to the tenant an adequate interest in
the land on which he laboured and spent his capital.
The Conservative party, he added, were quite willing
to bring forward such measures as would really
benefit the tenant.

Mr. James C. Trail, nephew of the retiring
member for Caithness, has issued his address to the
electors of that county. He is a Liberal, and is in
favour of "a scheme of national education, which,
while based on Christian teaching, without which all
knowledge would appear to me to be valueless, shall
be free from sectarian and denominational an-
tagonism, and shall secure the advantages of instruc-
tion to all classes of the community." Mr. Traill
likewise advocates the removal of all restrictions in
the exercise of the franchise. The electors seem
much dissatisfied with Mr. Traill, senior, who, they
complain, resigned after he had "agreed and
arranged " to keep his seat.
London, England, 1869-08-17

ESTABLISHMENT for GENTLEWOMEN
during TEMPORARY ILLNESS.
The relatives of Clergymen, Naval, Military, and Pro-
fessional Men, Governesses, and Artists may, for a small
weekly payment, receive the comforts of a HOME, com-
bined with the best medical and surgical treatment, at the
establishment, 90, Upper Harley-street.
This establishment, which was opened in 1850, is patro-
nised by her Majesty. The Bishop of London is Visitor,
and it is managed by the Marchioness of Ormonde, the
Lady Laura Palmer, Mrs. Edward Romilly, the Lady
Caroline Russell, Mrs. Cecil Russell, and othez
All information respecting it may be obtained on writ-
ten or personal application to the Lady Superintendent.
Subscriptions received at the Institution, and by the
Treasurer, at Messrs. Coutts and Co.'s, 59, Strand.
W. C SPRING RICE Hon Sec.
London, England, 1869-08-17

BURMAII.

Our relations with the King of Burmah are not alto-
gether satisfactory. His 'Majesty is decidedly hostile to
the English, and resents the clause in the treaty which
empowers the British political agent to hold a court at
Mandalay for civil suits between British residents, and to
decide, jointly with a Burmese officer, any civil case between
Burmese and British. The King's Minister for Foreign
Affairs attempted to evade this treaty in a letter to Cal-
cutta, written, it is said, in an insolent strain. The Indian
Government, however, have succeeded in bringing the
Burmese to their senses, for the latest news informs us
that the King has " cheerfully agreed "to the opening
of the court. As he is known to have given his sanction
to attempts on the life of the British representative, this
indicates a change for the better.
London, England, 1869-08-17

BRITISH HOSPITAL for SKIN DISEASES,
56, Grrat Marlborougb-street, W.

_Bankers. Messrs. Ransom.
SUPPORT is carnally Po
ALEXANDER RIVINGTON, Hon. see.

IJONDON HOSPITAL, Whitechapel-road, E.
The great East-end receptacle for Accidents and
Urgent Cases. 4,932 In-patients last year, of whom 4,059
were frwe cases.
CONTRIBUTIONS earnestly requested.
WM. J. NIXON, House Governor and Secretary.
London, England, 1869-08-17

THE SUN, LONDON, 1 UESDAY EVENING, AUGUST 17, 1869.

of the Yorkshire Board of Education, ana mules
were told of classes which are just about to be opened
for them. Physical geography and physiology are
to be among the subjects of study. The Science and
Art Department has taken the classes under their
special care.
London, England, 1869-08-17

CATTLE DISEASE.

Several correspondents affirm that the foot and
mouth disease is spreading in Surrey and Kent. One
writer says : " I believe I shall be far under-estimat-
ing the number now affected by it at 200 head ; in
many cases the mouth only has been affected, while
in others the feet also have suffered. I have been
told that it has also extended to pigs which have had
the milk of a diseased cow given to them." All
agree that the outbreak is assuming a very serious
aspect, and that stringent measures ought to be
taken to prevent it spreading.
London, England, 1869-08-17

HOSPITAL for DISEASES of the THROAT,
Golden-square, W.
_ President—His Grace the Duke of GRAFTON.

The Committee of Management earnestly APPEAL for
FUNDS to help them to meet the heavy current expenses.
Upwards of 18,000 poor persons have been relieved in the
last six years.

GEORGE WOOD, Secretary.
London, England, 1869-08-17

GREAT NORTHERN HOSPITAL,
Caledonian-road, Islington, N.
Supported by Voluntary Contributions.
This Hospital has relieved 481,954 patients since it was
establisbe at King's-cross in 1856. Patients are admitted
free.
Bankers—Messrs. Barnet, Lloyds, and Co., 60, Lombard-
street, Messrs. Ransom and Bouverie, 1, Pall-mall.—Hon.
Sec., 1. Smith. Esa. (IEo. REID, Sec.
London, England, 1869-08-17

RUSSIA.

ODESSA, Aug. 16.

Prince Charles arrived from Bucharest this
morning, and will proceed to Livadia this evening.

AUSTRIA.

VIENNA, Aug. 17.

All the morning papers to whatever party they
belong comment in terms of disapproval on the
Prussian note of the 4th of August, in which a
denial was given to Count Beust's assertion that his
endeavours to promote an amicable understanding
between Austria and Prussia had not been favour-
ably received by the latter power.
The newspapers all emphatically declare the do-
cument referred to as being without precedent in
diplomatic intercourse.
London, England, 1869-08-17

ABOLITION OF THE DUTY ON FIRE
INSURANCES.

THE Directors of the ROYAL INSURANCE
COMPANY, in anticipation of the above, beg to intimate
that on all new I, surances now effected there will only be
payable (provisionally) the proportion of Duty for the time
between the date of the Order and Midsummer Day next.
ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY.

HEAD OFFICES:
Royal Insurance Buildings, Liverpool,
and
Lombard-street, London.
CAPITAL, TWO 3IILLIONS STERLING.

Important Announcement.
Increased Share of Life Profits.

ALL NEW INSURANCES, with Participation, EFFECTED
AFTER IST JANUARY, 1868, will become entitled to an INCREASED
SHARE OF THE PlloFrrs, in accordance with tho Resolution
passed at tho Annual Meeting of Shareholders.

JOHN 11. MOLAREN, Manager.
JOHN B. JOHNSTON, Secretary in London.
London, England, 1869-08-17

FRANCE.

Pains, Aug. 17.
An Imperial decree is published this morning
ordering that the funeral of Marshal Niel is to be
undertaken by the State.
BOURSE, Aug. 14.—Three o'clock—The market
closed as follows :-
4f per Cent. lO4 25
Eud of month
3 per Cent
End of month._ 73 27i
Credit Mobilier 216 23
End of month —
Credit Foncier 1760
End of month..

Bnnk Shares 2900
Itr.Pan Fives 55 7C
Austrian Fives
Ottoman Loan
Do. Debt 4l 75
Spanish Threes
Home Debt —
Deferred
3. Cash
970

RAILWA'

Orleans

Western

603_1

Northern
Strasburg
Lyons and Mediterranean
Southern.....

Sardinian
Austrian
' -'2
Lombard
North of Spain
Saragossa
Roman

DoxviLLE and Co., Belfast, are the largest
holders of Whisky in the world Their Old Irish Whist'--

commended by the medical pr.fession in prefP- —4 ail To-
Brandy. Supplied in casks anc cases ' —.once to French
tion Quotations on applica.: .or home use or exporta-
Belfast; or 4, Beitufor• 'to Brews. Dunville and Co ,
Ter tiAoment ..4-rDll4diiBo Strand, London W C [Ad
London, England, 1869-08-17

A MOTHER DESERTING HER CHILD.

By a recent case—a charge against a mother of
abandoning her child—heard at Brierley Hill, Staf-
fordshire, a singular and not altogether satisfactory
state of the law was disclosed. The mother was
seen in a lane about half a mile from the place
where she resided, about six o'clock in the
morning, and near the place where she was seen
a new-born child was found lying on the
other side of a hedge. The men who found the
infant conveyed it to the nearest police-station, where
it has ever since been thriving. There was no doubt
that the child was that of the woman who was
charged with thus abandoning it, but nevertheless
the bench discharged the woman. The magistrates
could not have done otherwise. The section of the
Act under which the charge was laid requires it
to be proved that in the case of a child being
abandoned its life shall be endangered, and its health
have been, or likely to be, permanently injured. The
medical man who gave evidence in the case deposed
that the life of the- child had not been endangered,
and that its health was not permanently injured.
Thus if an unnatural mother leaves her newborn
infant in a field, and someone accidentally picks it
up in time to save its life and permanent injury to
its health, there is no law that can reach the
unnatural mother.
London, England, 1869-08-17

MISCELLANEOUS NEWS.

LAND TENURE IN IRELAND.

The Irish journals have opened the land-question
campaign with much energy. The Nation earnestly
points out the evil of delay. Tardiness may produce
the worst consequences at the present crisis.
"Above all, the principle with regard to land which
the Irish landlords are so much in the habit of
enunciating as just—that ' every man can and ought
to be allowed to do what he likes with his own'—
must be abandoned and thrown aside as untenable
and immoral ; and that other, ' the soil belongs to
the whole people and not to a few alone, must he sub-
stituted for it." The Conservative journals, how-
ever, by no means share the confidence of the
.Nation, that Mr. Gladstone's Ministry will be able
to make a satisfactory finish of the land-tenure
topic. The Express compares the Conservative
language used by Mr. Lowe in a debate on the sub-
ject with the supposed intention of the Cabinet to
introduce a sweeping bill, and anticipates that, if
persisted in, the result must be a break-up of the
Liberal (3 over= en t.
London, England, 1869-08-17

LONDON FEVER II OSPITAL is the only in-
stitution in the Metropolis fur the treatment and
prevention of contagions fevers.

CONTRIBUTIONS will be gratefully received by
Messrs. Dimsdale and Co., 50, Cornhill ; Messrs. Drum-
mond, Charing-cross ; Messrs. Coutts, Strand ' • Messrs.
Hoare, Fleet-street : and by the Secretary, at the Hospital,
Liverpool-road, Islington, N.

IE3RITISI-1 HOME FOR INCURABLES,
Clapham rise.
Instituted 1861.
PATRONESS.
Her Royal Highness the Princess of WALES.
TREASURERS.
George Moore, Esq.; Mr. Alderman Gibbons.
This Institution, extending its operations to all parts of
the kingdom, provides for those afflicted with incurable
diseases a home for life, with every comfort and medical
attendance. Patients are admitted, and annuities of £lO
obtained by election.
No
.person under 20 years of age, nor of the pauper
class, is eligible.

Full parriculars and tho necessary forms may be pro-
cured from the Secretary. Donations and annual sub-
scriptions are earnestly solicited.

BANKERS.
Messrs Barclay, Bevan, and Co., Lombard-street, E C.; and
Messrs. Drummond, Charing-cross, S.W.
EDWD. WEAVER, Secretary.
Offices, 73, Cheapside.

NURSIN G.—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.

Ladies or others wishing to qualify themselves as
members of the House or Sisterhood, or as pupils to be
trained to nurse, are requested to communicate with the
Lady Superior.
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.O.

ROYAL SCHOOL for DAUGHTERS of
OFFICERS of the ARMY, Lansiown, Bath.
Instituted, A.D., 1864.
Under the Patronage of her Mak.sty the QUEEN.
President—H.R.ll. the Duke of CAMBRIDGE, K.G., &c.
Chairman—Major-General Sir A. J. LAWRENCE, K.C.B.
This school has been founded upwards of four years,
and it is intended for the education of the daughters of
officers of the army, Indian and Marines. There are
already 70 pupils in tha school, but more could be admitted
if the committee had further funds; they, therefore
APPEAL to the public to aid them in carrying out to its
full extent the benefits of the only institution specially
provided for the daughters of officers of the Army.
Each donation of £5 ss. entitles to one life vote at all
elections. Each annual subscription of £5 5s entitles to
one vote at all elections during the current year. The
amount may be forwarded by an order on a bank, agent,
or post-office (Charing-cross), payable to.
GEO. W. FORSTER, Under Secretary.
Office, 22, Cockspur-street, London.
London, England, 1869-08-17

MARKE7 S-2 HIS DAY.

LIVERPOOL COTTON MARKET.
Aug. 17.—Sales probably 15,000 bales. The market
firm.

EXCLUSIVE, VERY IMPORTANT, 11A-RE, AND VALUABLE
are the properties of Lamplougu's Pyretic Saline, curing the
worst headaches, sickness, skin, or biliary affections. Pleasant
P411)41010, And inTigorati46. §91,1 by all cligialtNmilislyti
London, England, 1869-08-17

THE RUSSIANS IN ASIA.

According to the Times of India, intelligence has reached
the Indian Government that the whole of the Kirghis
tribes south of Orenburg have risen against the Russians.
It is said that they have succeeded in cutting off the
Russian military stations, which form a quadrilateral to
the east of the sea of Oral, from every source of relief. The
Russian military force in this part does not exceed
2,000 men, while the whole number of troops in
the vast territory between Orenburg and Taskend
is comparatively small. The Turcoman tribes
north of the Hindoos Koosh are thought to be preparing
for a simultaneous uplifting of the green standard for a
jedad, or religious war, against the Russians. The posi-
tion of the latter in Central Asia is serious, and the Czar
and his Ministers are said to regard it with grave anxiety.
This news is repeated by other Indian journals, so that
there appears to be good foundation for the report. All
accounts agree that the Russian force in those regions is
much below the European estimate.
London, England, 1869-08-17

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 Co., 71, Lom-
bard-street; and Messrs. Coutts and Co., 59, Strand.
CHARLES J. F. RENTON, Secretary.
London, England, 1869-08-17

THE " SUN" NEWSPAPER.-G. R. GLENIE,
Sporting Library, 4. Connaught-terrace, Edgeware-road,
delivers the LATE EDITION of " TIIE SIIN " at the earliest
possible moment after leaving the press. He is able to deliver
Copies in Town, the Suburbs, and in many parts of the country
at a comparatively early hour the same evening, say 40 miles by
9.45 o'clock

Orders by post punctually attended to
London, England, 1869-08-17

LIFEBOAT SERVICES.—During the Storms
of the past eighteen months the National Lifeboat
Institution contributed to the saving of 1,270 lives from
various shipwrecks and 32 vessels from destruction. The
Institution also expended £27,641 hi the same period on
its Lifeboat Establishments, in addition to granting
£3,793 for rewards.
The Institution has now 207 Lifeboat Stations under
its management.
Contributions will be thankfully received b the London
and country bankers, and by the Secretary, Rar Lewis,
Esq., at the Institution, 14, John-street Adelphi, London.

DOG LICENSES.—CAUTION.
THE COMMISSIONERS of INLAND RE-
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.
A License is not transferable from one person to
another.
A License may be obtained by the owner giving his
name and address, and the name of the place where the
dog is kept, on application at
The Office of the Collector of Inland' In the neigh-
Revenue,
bourhood of the
The Office of the Distribu tor of S tamps
applicant's re-
Or
A Money Order Post Office. 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 Dis rid, will receive a license in return by post.
WAL MUTT, Beoretiry.
London, England, 1869-08-17

THE ASSOCIATION for the WELFARE of
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 be given for WANT of FUNDS.
Contributions will be thankfully received by the Secre-
tary, Rev. C. B. REID, M.A.
London, England, 1869-08-17

COMPENSATION IN CASE OF INJURY,
AND
A FIXED SUM IN CASE OF DEATH
Caused by ACCIDENT OF ANY KIND, may be secured by a
Policy of the
RAILWAY PASSENGERS ASSURANCE COMPANY.
An Annual Payment of £3 to £6 Is. insures £l,OOO at Death,
and an Allowance at the rate of £6 per week for Injury.
RAILWAY ACCIDENTS ALONE may be provided against
Insurance Tickets for Single or Double Journies.
For particulars apply to the Clerks at the Rsilway Stations, to
the Local Agents, or at the Offices, 54, Continua, and 10,REGIENT
ETREET, LONDON

WILLIAM J. VIAN Secretary,
London, England, 1869-08-17

BRITISH HOME for INC URABLES, 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 perscns 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.
ED WD. WEAYERI Sec.
Offices, 73, Cheapside, E.C.
London, England, 1869-08-17

WESTMINSTER.

WILFUL DAMAGE TO A TRADESMAN'S GOODS.—A young
man, in the garb of a labourer, who gave the name of
James Oaks, was chargai before Mr. Arnold with wilful
damage at a tradesman's shop.

A clerk in the employmantof Messrs. Doyle and Forster
outfitters, IA, Brompton-row, said that last evening some
fancy shirts were hanging at the door properly secured.
Defendant came up to the door and laid hold of one
of the shirts violently. He continued to pull at it, and the
shirt catching on a nail was torn throughout, and the
amount of damage was 7s. 6d. The accused was drunk.
Mr. Arnold reminded defendant that he had been at this
court before, and told him that he had no doubt this was a
piece of wanton mischief, for which he should commit him
for a month to the House of Correction.
London, England, 1869-08-17

SYSTEMATISF.D CRIME.

Another instance of the organised system of rob-
bery carried on in London was afforded at the East-
end on Saturday morning. A man committed a
daring highway robbery, and was seized by a police-
man. After a vain struggle to escape by his own
force, the fellow summoned assistance by calling out
" Rouse ! " The war-cry seemed to be recognised.
Several men and two women did " rouse," and
assailed the policeman and the prosecutor with much
violence, beating them severely. But at this moment
a great and unexpected phenomenon occurred : more
policemen made their appearance, and the robber and
one of the confederates who came to the rescue were
secured. The affray ended in the discomfiture of
the rogues ; but in how many cases can the prompt
appearance of extra policemen be relied on, thinly
scattered as they aro ?
This, however, was not the only example that day of
the style in which criminal proceedings in London
are carried on. A gentleman who was passing down a
narrow thoroughfare leading directly into Fleet -street
was set upon by two men and successfully garotted
during the hours of business ! The operation was
in every sense complete; one fellow seized the victim
by the throat so tightly as to prevent any outcry,
and the other held his arms whilst the first with his
disengaged hand did the work of plunder. The little
money the gentleman had upon him was taken, and
the robbers got clear off.

FOREIGN' NOTES.
CATTLE FLAGUE ABROAD.
The North German Correspondent says that cattle plague
broke out in the district of Frankfort•on-the•Oder during
the last days of July. It was introduced by a herd of
cattle from East Prussia. The strictest measures have
bee.n adopted to prevent the infection being carried further,
and the villages attacked have been closed by a military
cordon to all trade in cattle and fodder. It is hoped that
the plague will soon be extinguished.

The Austrian Chancellor seems to have done his best
to bring about a quarrel with Prussia. A special tele.
gram informs us that a pamphlet which has just been
published at Pesth is said to have been inspired by Count
Beust, for the purpose of exciting the Hungarians against
Prussia in case of war. The organ of the Peak, or Mini;-
terialist, party, however, protests energetically against
the hostile policy of Count Beust towards Prussia, and
similar censure is passed by the journal representing the
Hungarian Opposition.
London, England, 1869-08-17

THAMES.

SMVGGLING. —James M‘Frewen, aged 30 years, and John
Marshall, aged 32, wore brought up before Mr. Paget on a
charge of smuggling 201 lbs. of foreign manipulated to-
bacco.

Evidence having been given in support of the charge,
Mr. Paget discharged Marshall, and fined M'Fre wen £l5
Os. 3d., the penalty sued for. He should be glad if the
Commissioners of Customs would favourably consider
M Trewen's case, and still further reduce the penalty.
Mr. Graham said he would lay the case before the Board
of Customs at once.
London, England, 1869-08-17

THE COINAGE.

Mr. Hubbard approves, to a certain e tent, of Mr.
Lowe's project of levying a mintage, or charge for
converting coin into money. So far back as 1843
Mr. Hubbard recommended that a charge of P,d.
per ounce be levied. This percentage would cover
the cost of coinage, which is all that the Mint
ought to look for. Such a small charge would have
only an unimportant effect upon the conditions
under which the import and export of bullion is
arranged. If IN ew York now exports bullion to
London when the quotation is above 110, and
imports gold when the exchange is under 1071,
she would thereafter export when the exchange
was above 1l0"20 and import when it was
under 107.70, but the range of the effective
par of exchange would remain unaltered.
The foreigner having a payment to make
to this country would no longer enjoy the excep-
tional and unreasonable advantage of having his raw
commodity manufactured into legal coin at the cost
of the English nation, and he alone could lament the
alteration. But Mr. Hubbard disapproves of Mr.
Lowe's scheme to charge so much as twopence for
coining each sovereign, as likely to have a prejudi-
cial effect in disturbing trade transactions.
London, England, 1869-08-17

OYAL STRAND THEATRE
11 Sole T essee and Manageress, Mrs Swanborongh.

THIS EVENING, at 7.30, AMONG THE BRE A KERS : Mr
Cl ►rke.
Followed by THE TOODLES: Mr Clarke.
After which. JOAN OF ARC: MeFuirs Thorne. James, Ferl
ton, Turner, Chamberlaine; Mesdames Barton, L. Maitland, &c.

f 11HE " SUN" NEWSPAPER.-G. R. GENIE
deity ors the LATE EDITION at Chelsea, 7.40; Kilburn.
8; Starch-green, ; Woolwich, 7.30; Uxbridge, 9.20; Watford,
9.45.
London, England, 1869-08-17

SMALL CRAFT.

The example of the Rob Roy Canoe—like all
other eccentric examples—has produced the inevitable
mania for doing the greatest possible distances in the
smallest possible craft. Lord Southwell, Mr. I)igby,
M.P., and two other gentlemen have started for
Europe taking with them a neat little steam launch.
With this vessel, weighing about four tons, they
propose to traverse some 3,000 miles on the great
rivers of Europe, terminating their journey on the
Suez Canal. The Danube will be " done " from the
Black Forest to the Black Sea.
London, England, 1869-08-17

ROYAL PRINCESS'S THEATRE
Sole Lessee and Manaq•er.Mr. Vining

THIS EVENING-, at 7 o'clock, PRESUMPTIVE EVIDENCE,
in 2 acts, by Dion Boucicault.

After which. Handers Opera of ACIS AND GALATEA :
Cupid, Miss Summers: Acis, Mr Vernon Rigby: I anion. Mr
Montem Smith: Polyphemus, Herr Formes; Galatea, Miss
Blanche Cole. Musical Conductor, Mr J. L Hattiim
Concluding with the Farce of A. QUIET FAMILT.
Doors open at half-past 6, commence at 7. Prices: Stalls, 7s:
Dress Circle. ss: Upper Boxes. 4s: Pit, 2s; Gallery, Is. Private
Boxes, £2 12s Gd, £2 2s, and lls 6d.
London, England, 1869-08-17

NOTHING IMPOSSIBLE.

AGUA. AMARELLA restores the Human flair
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 pestect-
ing this wonderful liquid. It is now offered to the public
in a mere concentrated form, and at a lower price.
Sold in bottles, 3s. each ; also 5z., 7s. 6d., and 15s. each,
including brush.
. _

Rad Bull Wharf, Angel paeseage, 93, Upper Thames-
street Loudon,

ONDON and COUNTY BANKING
COMPANY.
Notice is hereby given, that a DIVIDEND on the
CAPITAL of the Company, at the rate of Six per Cent
for the half-year ending 30th June, 1869, with a BONUS
of Two and a Half per Cent., will be PAID to the Pro-
prietors, either at the Head Office, 21, Lombard-street, or
at any of the Company's Branch Banks, on and ate]
MONDAY, the 16th inst.
By order of the Board,
W. McKEWAN, General Manager.
21, Lombard-street, Aug. 6, 1869.

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

STI7CH.
Work by Rand and Treadle, and in a Portable Caso
for Travelling.

THE " SINGER " SEWING MACHINE:.
ARE WORLD-RENOWNED AS THE BEST SYSTEM
AND THE MOST COMPLETE, WITH NEW IMPROVEMENT:
FOR EVERY CLASS OF SEWING.
The p miller simplicity of these Machines enables any one to
ecquire their perfect use in a tew hours.
Illustrated Price Lists post free.

THE "SINGER" MANUFACTURING COMPANY.
Chief Office in the United Kingdom:
147, CHEAPSIDE.
Branch DapOtis or Loco, Agents iiz eTerY xowl
London, England, 1869-08-17

RUPTURES.--BY ROYAL LETTERS PATENT.

WHITE'S MOC-MAIN LEVER TRUSS
(Perfected and Exhibited in tho 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 steel
spring, so often hurtful in its effects, is here avoided—s
soft bandage being worn round the body, while the requi-
site resisting power is supplied by the Moe-Main Pad and
Patent Lever, fitting with so touch ease and closeness that
it cannot be detected, end may be worn during sleep. A
descriptive circular may be had, and the tru•N, which can-
rot fail to fit, forw•xrded by post, on the circumference c,f
the body, two inches below the hips, being sent to the
manufacturer,
Mr. JOHN WHITE, 228, Piccadilly, London.
A Single Truss, 165., 215., 268.6 d., and 31s. Gd. Postage,
Is. A Double Truss, 31s. d., 425., and 525. 6d. Postage
is. Bd. An Umbilical Truss, 425. and b2s. Gd. Postage
Is. 10d.
Post-office Orders to be made payable to John White,
Post-office, Piccadilly.
NEW PATENT
VLASTIC STOCKINGS,
CI 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 4s. 6d., 7s. 6d.,
10s., and 16s. each. Postage, Gd.
JOHN WHITE, Manufacturer, 228, Piccadilly.!

MUTUAL ASSURANCE without MUTUAL LIABILITY.
NON-FORFEITURE POLICIES by a LIMITED NUMBER
of PAYMENTS. PROFITS may be APPLIED so as to make
POLICIES PAYABLE in LIFETIME.
BRITISH EQUITABLE ASSURANCE
COMPANY.
4, Queen-street-place, Southwark Bridge, E.O
NEW POLICIES IssuED.
New Policies
In 'Weeks. issued.
1808 3 83 —£11,250
1869 3 108 18,481
Excess . .. 22 £4,231
In 52 weeks ending April 7th, 1869 —.3,105 —£539,442

CLERIOAL, MEDICAL, AND GENERAL
LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY.
ANNUAL INCOME, steadily increasing, £220,000
ASSURANCE FUND, safely invested, £1,598,000
SPECIAL NOTICE.
All Persons who effect Policies on the Participating Scale
before June 30th, 1869, will bo entitled at the NEXT BONUS
to one year's additional Share of Profits over later
Entrants.
Tables of Rates and Forms of Proposal can be obtained
of
GEORGE CUTCLIFFE, Actuary and Secretary.
13, St. James's-square, London, S.W.

T" ROYAL INFIRMARY for DISEASES
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 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, 1869-08-17

SAMARITAN FREE HOSPITAL for WOMEN
and CHILDREN, Lower Seymour-street, Portman-
square. The only Free Hospital for Diseases of Women ;
2,913 patients were treated last month without letters of
recommendation. SUBSCRIPTIONS and DONATIONS
are much needed, and will bo received by Messrs. Hatchard,
Piccadilly ; Sir Samuel Scott, Bart. ; Messrs. Barclay,
Coutts, Glyn, Ransom ; and by the Secretary.
London, England, 1869-08-17

4,1 ANT ARIT N FREF HOSPITAL for WOMEN
and CHILDREN, Lower Seymour-street, Portman-
square. The only free Hospital for diseases of women
2,748 patients wore 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. Bart.; Messrs. Barclay, Coutts,
Glyn, Hansom ; and by the Secretary.
London, England, 1869-08-17

EMIGRATION.

Major-General Sir W. Denison, convinced that the
population of England has outgrown the resources of
the country, is apprehensive that, if a trenchant
remedy be not applied, the condition of this country
will speedily resemble that of France before the Revo-
lution. Theinhabitantswillconsist of amass of paupers
on one side of the social scale, and a scanty body of
very rich people on the other side. As the Major-
General takes a more alarming view of the evil than
most people, so his cure is proportionately severe.
He favours emigration, but objects to landing people
on the shores of a colony without resources.
"The movement, if the scheme is to be a national
one—and this it must be if it is to be productive of
any benefit to the country—must find capital as well
as labour ; must not only export the labourers, but
provide the means of employing them when they
arrive at their destination; must be prepared to house
them, clothe and feed them, till their labour proves
productive.' No doubt plenty of emigrants could
be got on these terms. In fact, the difficulty
would be, not to find people to emigrate, but to
make the selection from the multitude who would
like to be housed, clothed, and fed " until they be-
came productive."
London, England, 1869-08-17

JAPAN.

The Afessager Franco-American gives more favourable
accounts of the state of affairs in Japan than those lately
received. It confirms the capture of Hakodadi by the
Imperialists, and states that the rebellion is altogether
subdued, that the power of the Mikado is fully
established, and that the greater number of the
Deimios have voluntarily renounced their feudal rights.
Letters from Japan express some uneasiness lest the
Japanese Government, when victorious against its adver-
saries in the North, should turn its forces against the
Europeans.
London, England, 1869-08-17

SPORTING.—JOHN ROBERTS supplies the
LA TVS r EDITIoN of "1111.1 SUN" as soon as pnb-
li 10,1.-4, Bath-street, City-road, E.C.

THE LATEST EDITION of "THE SUN"
J. H3LIIIF.S begs to inform his friends and the pohiie
gonera:ly that he snrplies the LATEST EDITION or "THE
SJN " as soon as published.—No.lo, Hampstead-road N.W.

THE LATEST EDITION of «THE SUN"
supplied es soon as published. containing all tbe LATEST
NEWS and SPORTING INTELLIGENCE, by H W HARRIS,
N,3wspaper, Agent, 4, Blackfriars-road, London, S.
London, England, 1869-08-17

THE DAGENHAM DOCKS.

No sooner was Mr. Lowe's determination not to
allow these works to be opened made known than a
petition was presented for winding up the Dagen-
ham Dock Company. The position of the ques-
tion is simply this. The company have expended
£170,000 on the faith of three Acts of Parliament.
The Commissioners of Customs, notwithstanding
these Acts, refuse to give the usual license for land-
ing goods. Their refusal is based on grounds which
might have been, and doubtless were, considered by
Parliament when the Acts were passed. Wo have
thus th 3 anomaly of the supreme power in the
Legislature being overruled by a subordinate
department, and with this grievous injustice,
that the money expended under the autho-
rity of Parliament is rendered useless, and
shareholders and creditors who relied upon the good
faith of the Government lose every farthing of their
money. A new element of r:sli is thus introduced
which will limit still further the development of
industrial enterprise. Mr. Lowe has taken upon
himself to suspend the erection of the Law Courts
and to stop the Dagenham Docks at a time when
labourers are starving for want of employment, and
capitalists are unable to find adequate employment
for their money.
London, England, 1869-08-17

AUSTRIA AND PRUSSIA.

Baron Cahlenz has sent a letter to the Berlin journals
in which he gives a complete contradiction to the state-
ments of the Oa:We de Sax, with reference to the commu-
nications that took place in 186 G between the sovereigns
of Austria and Prussia. It was stated that the Baron had
been the medium of the correspondence that had taken
place, but he emphatically declares that at no time was
he ordered to convey a letter to the Austrian Emperor
from the King of Prussia, and that he was never
in a position to take a letter from Francis Joseph to his
master the King of Prussia. The Prussian Moniteur
denies the assertions of the Saxon Gazette respecting the
correspondence said to have taken place. It adds that no
idea of a common attack being made on France was enter-
tained by either Prussia or Austria. M. de Thile, the
Foreign Minister of Prussia, in the absence of
M. Bismarck, has sent a despatch in answer
to the declarations of Baron Bengt, which aipears
fAt one of tne mgac acprac.WII4IIIIIMCWIIIIInAune

Prussian diplomatists have yet produced. tt upnoms tne
right of Prussia to make treaties with the Southern States,
and its concluding passages, expressive of good-will towards
Austria, are couched in ironical terms.
London, England, 1869-08-17

A.D. 1720.

110YAL EXCHANGE ASSURANCE
CORPORATION.
(Established by Maxtor of his Majesty Georgo'the First),
For SEA, FIRE, LIFE, and ANNUITIES.
Offices—ROYAL EXCHANGE, London.
Branch Office-29, Pall Mall, S.W.

OCTAVIUS WIGRAM, Esq Governor.
JAMES STEWART H'DGSON, Esq Sub-Governor.
CHARLES JOHN MANNING, Esq Deputy-Governor.
London, England, 1869-08-17

THE HOSPITAL for WOMEN, Soho-square.
—Bankers : Messrs. Barclay, Bevan, and Co.;
Messrs. Ransom, Bouvorie, and Co.—The Committee
APPEAL very earnestly for CONTRIBUTIONS. The
Hospital is row open on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fri-
days to out-patients who are treated without letters of
recommendation.

HENRY B. INGRAM, Secretary.
London, England, 1869-08-17

THE RESCUE SOCIETY'S HOMES
are as follows :
For Fallen Women.
28, Church-row, Hamp- 150, Now Kent-road.
stead. 48, Church-street, Stoke
13, Camden-streot,Camden- Newington.
town. Maize-hill Cottage, Green-
-205, Groat Portland. street. wich.
For Young Girls in Danger.
27, Church-row, Hampstead.
9, Tionstridge-villas, St. John s-wood.
St. Mary's Lodge, Buckhnrst-hill.
Country Home—St. James's- street, Dover.
Temporary Home-85, Queen-street, Cheapside
In addition to the above-named homes, the Committee
have under their charge three homes for servants of good
character, in which aro admitted about 1,000 friendless
servants annually.
The home at Great Portland-street is for young fallen
girls from 10 to 16. The committee ate deeply anxious to
open another house for this pitiable class.
The Society admitted to its homes last year 687 young
women and girls. It was compelled to refuse 521 appli-
cants, whose histories are recorded in the applicant's book.
The Society's Report (of which a contributor writes, "I
never read a report of any charitable institution which so
entirely commended itself to my mind and awoke my
sympathy") may be had on application.
The Society is under the presidency of the Earl of
Shaftesbury. Its hauliers are Messrs. Barclay and Co.
The Committee wry eft•rnestly commend its work to the
benevolent. DANL. 0001Tlir §to...
at Qiumnitnel Olieraddei
London, England, 1869-08-17

MUSCULAR POWER REGAINED by the
nse of PERRY and CO.'S celebrated CORDIAL BALM
of SYRIA( UM. Established more than a century, and known
throughout the world as a never-failing remedy in all cases of
debility, nervousness, &c. Price lls.; by post 12s. 6d.—To be
had only of Messrs. Perry and Co., 12, Berners-street, Oxford-
street, W., who may be consulted as usual from eleven till six.
London, England, 1869-08-17

THE BEST REMEDY FOR INDIGESTION.

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

Be sure to ask for "NORTON'S PILLS," and do not
be persuaded to purchase any of the various imitations
which have sprung up in consequence of the success of
Norton's Camomile Pills."

EUROPEAN ASSURANCE SOCIETY.
Empowered by Special Act of Parliament.
For Life Assurance, Annuities, and Guarantee of Fidelity in
Situations of Trust.
Chairman— General Sir FREDERIC SntrrH, K.H., F.R.S.
Policies payable during Life—lndisputable—Not liable to
Forfeiture.
Annual Income exceeds Three Hundred and Fifty Thousand
Pounds.
The Annuity Tables, offering special advantages to Annuitants,
and full particulars of the popular Principles of this Society, will
be found in the New Prospectus, which will be forwarded to
applicants post free.

HENRY LAKE, General Manager.
316, Regent-street, and 17, Waterloo-place Pall mall, London.

NORTH LONDON or UNIVERSITY
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 now wards, devoted to them, the privileges
of nourishing food and careful nursing. Donations thank-
fully received by Edward Enfield. Esq., Treasurer. 19,
Chester-terrace, llegent's-park; and at the office of the
charity.
HENRY J. KELLY, RN., Secretary.

The directors also draw attention to the successful esta-
blishment during the past year of the Britannia Fire
Association, under the auspices of the Briton. The direc-
tors believe that the establishment of a Fire Company, to
work in active co-operation with the Life, will tend much
to the advantage and profit of both institutions. It is
scarcely necessary to remark that the capital funds and
constitution of each office are quite separate and distinct.
By order of the Board,
JOHN MESSENT, Actuary and Secretary.
London, March 18, 1869.
London, England, 1869-08-17

ONE HUNDRED SEVENTY DESTITUTE
ORPH A N CHILDREN are being maintained in the
ROYAL ALB ERT ORPHAN ASYLUM, at tho moderate rate
of £25 per annum each. Funds greatly needed.
CHARLES A. WALKER, Secretary.
Office, 54, Ohoupside, London, R.O
London, England, 1869-08-17

-I 01-IN IitYiNIME, and CO.'S CHERRY
t? TOOTH PASTE is greatly superior to any tooth
powder; givos the teeth a pearl whiteness, protects the
enamel from decry, and imparts a plearant fragrance to
the breath. Price Is. 6d.—Red Bull Wharf, 03, Upper
TLarnes-street„ London.
London, England, 1869-08-17

OCTOBER.

2—Manchester Nemesis Rowing Club : Eight-oared R

PEDESTRIANISn—MAToues TO Come.
AUGUST.

21—Mr H. Platt's 135 Yards Handicap, .£lO, New Balls
Grounds, Basferd
21—Alkin and Suffield : 140 yards, £lO a side, Vict,
Race Grounds, Leeds
21—Messrs. Wager and Cooper's 125 Yards Handl(
final heat; Aston Cross Grounds, Birmingham
23—Mr Parnell's Two Miles Handicap Sweepstakes,
Hackney Wick
21, 23—Various handicaps for the benefit of W. Wean'.
manager of Bow Grounds
23—Messrs F. Hewitt and Peat's 505 Yards Handicap
Novices, £lO, Queen's Ground, Sheffield
28 —Childs and Jones : 120 yards, £5 a side, Bow
28—Coley and Lang : 880 yards, £lO a side, the fon
with 40 yards start, City Grounds, Manchester.

BANK OF FRANCE.

PARIS, Aug. 12.

The following is the return of the Bank of Fra
for the week ending to-day, together with the c
responding figures of the previous account

iSEBTOR.
Notes in circulation 1,365,953,200 1,370,740,400
Banknotes to order and
receipts payable at
sight
Treasury account cur-
rent creditor
Current accounts, Paris
Do. branch banks
Dividends payable
Discounts and sundry

38,532,525 10

89,647,917

199,732,817 80
267,920,557 27
43,763,430 -

197,394,453
257,784,066
46,793,998
2,348,610

2,061,863 -

-
interests
Rediscounted the last
six months
Surplus of receipts not
distributed
Sundries

2,622,248 88

2,299,204

991,660 38 991,660

- -
8,018,455 38 11,141,389

Total
London, England, 1869-08-17

THE WAIIABEES IN INDIA.

Arrests of great importance have been made at Dina•
pore, which will enable the Government to complete the
cases against the Wahabees. Papers have been discovered
establishing beyond all doubt the complicity of one of the
wealthiest Mahomedan traders in Calcutta in the move•
ment.
London, England, 1869-08-17

PRINCE AR Tllun.

The "soldier Prince" has gone off to Canada.
Ile evidently intends to get as varied an experience
of the army as is possible, and to see a little of the
world. Ile seems to have been generally much liked
by his comrades; he is in the highest favour
everywhere. In Canada, it is to be hoped, the
good impressions that the people may get of him
will not be removed by monetary disclosures. Those
about him should teach Prince Arthur to pay his
jeweller's bill, his furrier's account, and the reckoning
at the club. He should bo impressed with the advice,
" Don't give presents, and leave them for the State to
pay for."