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London, England, 1869-12-01

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London, England, 1869-12-01

THE NEW ZEALAND PARLIAMENT.

The New Zealand Parliament was prorogued on the 24th
of September by the Governor. In the course of his
speech he said they had acted wisely in making parlia-
mentary provision for the cost of an Imperial regiment, and
in taking steps to remove the grounds of the misunder•
standing which had arisen on the subject, and to
restore those friendly relations which should exist
between the colony and the Imperial Government.
He thought the presence of the 18th Regiment was impor-
tant as a protection, and as a symbol to the natives of the
Queen's authority and power. The improvement of the
constabulary force would, he hoped, reduce the cost of
military operations. The progress of the Auckland gold-
fields, and the development of the flax cultivation, were also
subjects of congratulation ; and the absence of petitions for
constitutional changes led him to hope that the excitement
of last year was merely ephemeral. His Excellency ex-
plained that he had transmitted to the Home Government
the resolutions of the Houses with respect to the mainte-
nance of an Imperial regiment, and had seconded them by
every means in his power. He concluded by a reference to
the loyal welcome which the colonists had given to the
Duke of Edinburgh.
London, England, 1869-12-01

A TELEGRAPH TO YEDDO.

The Japan Gazette announces that a telegraph is about
to be established between Yokohama and Yeddo. The
apparatus has arrived, and the superintendent also. A
code has been' invented for sending messages in Japanese as
well as in English, and a little application will enable the
Japanese, who are very ready to adopt scientific inven-
tions, to master the details, so that they can employ the
new agent for native messages.
London, England, 1869-12-01

SOUTHWARK.

Politics in the South London borough which has
a seat to dispose of are kept alive with remarkable
zeal. Meetings are of daily occurrence. The
friends of Mr. Labouchere have gathered together,
and unanimously agreed that he is a fit
and proper representative, and the friends
of Mr. Odger have met, and with equal
unanimity have arrived at a precisely similar
conclusion. The latter party are confident that
the prospects of a working-man candidate are
highly satisfactory, and they aro resolved, therefore,
not to agree to anything 't short of taking George
Odger to the poll." In addition to the excitement
caused by the division between the Moderate Liberals
and by the candidature of a working man, the Irish are
about to give spirit to the contest by putting up a
Fenian. There are 3,000 Irish electors in Southwark,
and these think of starting the convict Colonel
Burke—the man in favour of whom the attempt was
made to blow up the Clerkenwell House of Correc-

tion. The Fenians do not, at all events, lack the
virtue of self-reliance. If they get Burke in for
Southwark, there will bo nothing to prevent them
making an attempt to win a seat in, say, Buckingham-
shire.
London, England, 1869-12-01

RATIONALISM AMONG THE JEWS.

The Jews seem to be threatened with the same
party difficulties, arising from the same causes, as
those which are agitating the Christians. The
Hebrews also have a "Broad" school amongst them;
and its leaders are astounding the holders
of more moderate opinions. So much sur-
prised was one of the congregation of the
Portland Synagogue the other Sabbath, at the
sermon which was delivered, that he has written to
the Jeivida Record, complaining of the heterodoxy of
the preacher. The rabbi taught that the strugle
between Jacob and the angel was a vision ; that tie
pa saga over the lied 6ea was a natural occurrence
that Balaam's ass speaking was another dream; and
that Moses never heard God's voice at all, but con-
ceived the law in a sort of trance. Moreover, the
water flowing from the rock, • and other similar
occurrences are simply in accordance with the laws
of nature. The Israelite writer protests against this
teaching. lle seems to think it as difficult to believe in
the fortunate concurrence of happy dreams and mar-
vellous escapes as to hold that the events . were
miraculous.
London, England, 1869-12-01

THE RIGHTS,OF MARRIED WOMEN:

Francis Love is againin custody. It will be remembered
that he was first arrested immediately upon his return
from New York, charged with stealing 100 guineas from a
married woman named Mrs. Plant, to live with whom he
had left his wife, the daughter of a. deceased landed pro-
prietor of North Staffordshire, and the sister of the wife of
a county member and baronet. There was no doubt about
his having had the money, but he was acquitted upon the
allegation for the defence, that without the consent of the
woman's husband, to whom the money really belonged, no
prosecution could stand. A second warrant was, how-
ever, afterwards taken out, in which his paramour
became the prosecutrix, the money still being laid
as that of her husband, and in which Love was also
charged with stealing a double-cased gold hunting watch,
the property of George Plant. Upon this charge he was
on Monday brought up in the Wolverhampton police-court,
before the Mayor of that borough and two other magis-
trates. A deed of separation between the woman and her
husband, who is a farmer at rarnfield, near Longton; was
produced, and as it contained authority to use the
husband's name, the warrant was declared valid, although
the husband had no desire to prosecute. The evidence
skewed that the prisoner was living with his wife, who is
understood to have an allowance of £2OO a year, near the
house of Mrs. Plant. She was said to have separated from
her husband in consequence of her drinking habits. She
had been before married, and possessed money left to her
by her previous husband, and among other things two
gold watches of considerable value. Love and she lived
together, first in the neighbourhood of their respective
homes, and then at Bilston and Wolverhampton. From the
last town they went together to the Manchester and
Liverpool Bank at Stone, where she drew out £lOl 15s. 2d.
This money, together with £5 he had previously ob-
tained from her, and one of the gold watches,
he early the next morning got possession of from
a box in the bedroom, and he threatened to
kill her if she persisted in attempting to stop him taking
it. It transpired that the solicitor for the defence,
by whom the deed of separation was prepared, is now
engaged in getting up evidence with a view to a divorce.
He alleged that the separation was due exclusively to Mrs.
Plant's intemperance ; that the money was taken out of
the bank to enable her and Love to go to America together ;
that at Stone she gave him the money, saying, " Here,
Frank, put this in your pocket ;" and that the prosecution
was instituted with the intention either of getting Love
~to return to her or else to obtain re-possession of the
'money to spend upon drink. The magistrates committed
the prisoner for trial, accepting bail.
London, England, 1869-12-01

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Orders from persons who are not known to
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The Stock of Hosiery and Drapery, Hats
and Caps, and Boots and Shoes, is un-
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and SON:—

LONDON.

CORNER OF MINORTES AND ALDGATE.
NEW OXFORD-STREET, CORNER OF HART-STREET.
CORNER OF TOTTENHAM-COURT-ROAD AND EUSTON-
ROAD.

Country Branch :

BRADFORD, TORKSHTRE.
London, England, 1869-12-01

TURKEY AND EGYPT.

VIENYA, Dec. 1.

The Presse of to-day states that the Board of
Directors of the Credit Anstalt have resolved to
decline the offer made to them by Baron Heirach
to participate in the New Turkish Loan.
The New Free Press alleges that the Firman of
of the Porte was forwarded to the Khedive on the
29th ult., and further asserts that therein the Otto-
man Government emphatically insists on the com-
pliance of the Viceroy with the demands made by
the Sultan.
London, England, 1869-12-01

General Life As-
surances, less
re-Assurances 13,844
Children's En-
dowments 207
Annuities (Im-
mediate and
Deferred) 421

£912,643

23,287

156,345

18,801

Total I 14,472

!£923,825

L£1,122,975 L£1.98,460

The valuation has been made at 3 percent. interest, and
the net premiums only have been taken, so that the loadings
for future profits and expenses are entirely held in reserve,
and not brought into the valuation.
The results show a considerable surplus in the Life
branch, amounting in the whole to £198,450.
JOHN H. M‘LAREN, Manager.
JOHN 13. JOHNSTON, Secretary in London.

/THEATRE-ROYAL DRURY-LANE.
elole Lessee and Manager, Mr. F. B. Chatterton.
Tins EVENING, at 7, BELLES OF THE KITCHEN. At 8,
FORMOSA : Messrs. Barrett, H Irving, David Fisher, Brittain,
Wright, John Rouse; Mrs Billington, Misses M. Brennan, Mac-
donald. and Katharine Rodgers. Conclude with BORROWED
PLUMES
London, England, 1869-12-01

JOINT-STOCK BANKS.

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Closing 'Boernelei
Share; NAME. :Paid. Price done
10 Agra Limited, A all 101 11 11
15 Do B lO 31 1
50 Albion l3 10 8
00 Alliance, Limited
20 Anglo Austrian
20 Anglo-Egyptian, km all 22 2,/p 221 1
20 Anglo-Hungarian 8 14 21
20 Anglo-Italian 1866, limited 10 5 4
40 Australasian
20 Bank of British Columbia all 12 t 3
20 Do issued at 2 pm__ , 5 5 4
25 Bank of Egypt
20 Bank of Otago, lira.
25 Bank of South Australia all 30 32
50 Bank of Victoria, Australia '25 37 39
10 Bank of New Zealand all 141 161
50 British North American
20 Chartered of India, Austra-
lia, vird China all 18 19
25 Chartered Mere. of India.
London, and China all 32 34
20 City lO 10 11
100 Colonial '2s 36 37
10 Consolidated, lint.
50 Delhi and Loudon, lira
50 East Loudon, lira 6 21 11
20 English and Ana:rican, lira 10 ... ...
20 English Bank of ltiu de Ja-
neiro. lim lO pr 1p
20 English, z:cottisli, and Aus-
tralian Chartered , all 161 164
281 Hong Kong and Shanghai
Bank Corporation all 36 38
281 Do new lll 4 6
100 Imperial, lira 2O lb 16
20 Imperial Ottoman lO '25 221 12 1
.5 lonian all 19 22
25 Do new 5 6 3
Lnd Mortgage of India, liin 4 34 31
100 Do .5 p. c. Delei.lB64, 30 all 76 i 6 SO
.00 London Bank; of Mexico
and South America, lint. 20 5 4 151
100 London and Brazilian, lint. 45 14 30
20 Du new 71 6 41
WO London & River Plate, lira. 40 11 13 511 4
25 Do new 10 11 2 p 11 4
20 Loudon Chart. of Australia all '23i 241 23
20 London and County 2O 491 801
50 Do new iss at 20 p.m, 16 pa ll ... .
London Joint Stock 3ll 321
London and South African al 8 9
100 London & S.-Wcstern, lira, 20 13 11
50 London & Venezuela, lint l2l ... ...
100 London and Westminster 2O 571 581
100 Do Scrip, iss at 10 pni 2O
100 Merchant, lint
10 Metropolitan, lint all 74 75
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5 National of Australia
25 National of Liverpool lira. 15 3d 1p
00 National Provinc. of .Ened 42 ... ...
10 Do . ..... .. 42 ... ...
50 National.. 3O ... ..
20 New South Wa1e5............ all 41 43
20 North-Western
25 Oriental Bank Corporation all 4l 42
50 Provinc. Bank. Corpo., litre lO 61 01
30 Provincial of Ireland 25 90 92
19 Do new. all ... ...
100 Stand. of Brit. S. Africa, lint 25 14 11
100 Do issued at Gpm lO 8 6
25 Union of Australia all 40 43
100 Union of Ireland, lira
50 Union of London

TELEGRAPH COMPANIES.

0 Angio-American inn all 101 201
10 Anglo Mediter Tel., 1im.... AO 17.4 171
et Atlantic Telegraph lO 143 151
at Do. 8 per cent.
at B. and I. Magnetic Tel., lira lOO 178 183
st Electric & Inter. Telegraph 100 25i: 2t3
10 Do. New 8 12 13p
25 Indo-European Tel., Lim— 10 ld pr
5 Loud. Provincial Tel. lira all 21 4
1 Do. Prefer. 10 per cent all i 1p
10 Mediterra. Exten. Tel., Inn. all 61 7/
25 Reuter'a Telegram all 79 81
20 Societe Transatlant., lim all id 161 ise
it Submarine Telegraph
1 Do. Scrip all 1/ li
4U. Kingdom Tel. Co., lim all 7 74
S Do. 10 per cent. Pref all 4/ 5 p
London, England, 1869-12-01

SADLER AND BROTVIV,

W. Sadler, who was defeated on the Tyne by Brown, tne
American champion sculler, is unwilling to allow the latter
to return to his own country without once more trying con-
clusions with him. He has therefore issued a challenge to
the Yankee to row him for £lOO a side. The closeness
of the struggle between the two oarsmen on the Tyne will
invest this aco if it comes off with peculiar interest.

SUSPENSION OF THE HABEAS CORPUS
ACT IN IRELAND.

-...--,___,_._

The GloLe is responsible for the following statement :
"Her Majesty's Ministers, we are informed, are seriously
considering the advisability of again suspending the Habeas
Corpus Act in Ireland. Unless a great change in popular
feeling in the sister isle should be manifested within the
neat ten days, it is probable the Act will be immediately
suspended."
London, England, 1869-12-01

THE SULTAN AND THE KHEDIVE.

The French journals are still confident of a successful
issue with respect to the Eastern difficulty, and declare
that the European Powers have not hitherto realised the
gravity of the position. They intend, however, to use every
effort to bring matters to a satisfactory termination, and
will earnestly impress upon the Viceroy the necessity
of modifying his views. At the same time, if some
points of the ultimatum should appear to be too strong,
they will use their influence at Constantinople to obtain
an improvement in the proposals. In any case Turkey
will not proced to extremities until this friendly inter-
vention of the Powers has failed to effect its desired
object.
London, England, 1869-12-01

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London, England, 1869-12-01

A PUBLIC PROSECUTOR.

The numerous failures of justice through the want
of some authority to prosecute bare called forth a
public protest from one of the London magistrates.
Mr. Tyrwhitt, noticinc, that several offenders had
escaped from his court because no person could. be
found to prosecute, has just affirmed that justice is
seriously injured by such failures, and that the
appointment of a public prosecutor seems to be the
proper remedy for the evil.

DISSENSION AFTER THE MISSION.
The "advanced" service at St. Albans Holborn,
in connection with the Twelve Days' Mission has
called forth protests from cler men of both Low and
a
London, England, 1869-12-01

THE PROGRESS OF ANARCHY.

The mob in Ireland is making the most of its
triumphs. A tenant-right meeting was held at Dun-
dalk on Monday, Lord Bellew in the chair. The
doors were closed, and the audience was kept select,
but this precaution did not baffle the mob. The
howling crowd outside kept up such an incessant
uproar that to make speeches was impossible, and the
resolutions were proposed and declared carried in a few
minutes. Before the meeting was dispersed the mob
broke in, shouting " Rossa I" "Amnesty !" "Remem-
ber Tipperary !" " Tenant-right 1" and "God
save Ireland !" The priests expostulated in vain.
The crowd called for one thine, and then another—
their demands including a Labourer's Bill with a
house free and an acre of land. The meeting
soon came to an end. Another outrage is
reported. Constable Griffith was fired at in Stmdone,
county of Cavan, Ulster, on Sunday night.
Two balls entered his cap, but he was not
hurt. At Roscommon the tenant farmers,
with the High Sheriff at their head, have held a
grand demonstration in favour of fixity of tenure,
London, England, 1869-12-01

THEATRE-ROYAL, HAYMARKET.

TITIS EVENING, at 7 o'clock, FAMILY JARS. After which,
NEW MEN AND OLD ACRES: Mr Buckstone. Concluding
with A DAUGHTER TO MARRY.

THEATRE-ROYAL, ADELPHI.
Tnis EVENING, at 7, MY PRECIOUS BETSY, Followed
b TtiE LONG STRIKE: Mr.Benjamirt Webster, Mr A. Stir-
lin yg, Mr G. Belmore, Mr Stephenson, Mr Smith, Mr Itignold,
Mr Taylor, MLs Furtado, &e. And DOMESTIC ECONOMY:
?dr G. Belmore and Mrs L. Murray.

GLOBE THEATRE-ROYAL.
THIS EVENING, at 7, A HOUSEHOLD FAIRY. At
NOT SUCH A FOOL AS HE LOOKS: Mr H. J. Byron. And
BREACH OF PROMISE. Mr J Clarke and Miss Hughes.

PRINCESS'S THEATRE.
THIS EVENING, at 7. TOO MUCH OF A GOOD THING. Mr
Ashley and the Misses Tiaras. With THE LADY OF LYONS.
Mr Fechter, Miss C. Leclercq.

THEATRE-ROYAL, HOLBORN. '
THIS EVENING, at 7, STATE SECRETS. After which, THE
LADY OF LYONS : Mr. Barry Sullivan, Mrs. Hermann Vezin,
&c. And THE LOTTERY TICKET.

ROYAL STRAND THEATRE.
Sole Lessee and Manageress. Mrs. Swanborough.
Tins EVENING. at 7.30. AMONG TUE BREAKERS: Mr
Clarke. With THE TOODLES. And ISO. Concluding with
TED' CHOPS OF THE CHANNEL

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

ZOOLOGICAL G N.RDENS, Regent's-pack, OPEN daily (ex-
cept Sundays). Adioission: is.; on Mondays, Gd. CLildren
under twelve. Gil

ROYAL ALHAMBRA PALACE. THREE BALLETS:
Promenade Concert. Band of CO. Begin at 8. Is. Box-office
o pen from 11 to 4.
London, England, 1869-12-01

PARLIAMENT.

County of Tipperary--Jeremiah O'Donovan Rossa, iR
the room of Charles Moore, Esq., deceased.

WAR OFFICE, Nov. 30.
BREVET.

The following promotions to take place consequent on,
the death, on the 11th Nov., 1869, of Major-General John.
MiCoy, Royal Artillery, viz.:—
Colonel Henry Sebastian Rowan, C. 8., Royal Artillery,
to be Major-General.
Captain and Brevet Major Charles Edward Stewart
Gleg, half-pay, late 14th Foot, to be Lieutenant-General.
Captain Thomas Nind WoodaH, half-pay, late 57th.
Foot, and Staff Officer of Pensioners, to be Major.
London, England, 1869-12-01

THE CHEAPEST DIARY EVER PUBLISHED.
POCKET DIARY FOR 1870,
containing the following useful information:—
Almanlck Corporation of London
Transfer Days of Public Funds Postal InfJrmation
Weights and Measures List of Bankers
Stamp Duties Army and Navy Agents
Foreign Moneys Cab Fares
Ministers of State Ready Reckoner
Also
,

A DIARY, a-ranged oa the-rooet approved plan, and neatly

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printed on w od writing paper.
Price One Penny, or post-f rea for Twopence.
F. MOSES and SON,
MINORU'S and A t.DGATE,
NEW OXFORD-STREET, LONDON,
TOTTENHAM-COUR T-!; OAD.
And BRADFORD, YORKSITTRE.
To be obtained also at the Metropolitan Railway and other
Bookstalls of Messrs. Willing and Co.

METROPOLITAN and GREAT WESTERN
RAILWAYS.

WORKMEN'S TICKETS, at a Reduced Fare of Four-
pence per day, will be issued at Hammersmith, Shepherd's
Bush, Latimer Road, Notting Hill, and Westbourne Park,
to Moorgate Street, and intermediate Stations on the Me-
tropolitan Line, on and after the Ist December.
For full particulars see special notices.

A GENTS WANTED EVERYWHERE
to introduce commodi:ies valuable to every householder
nigh and low. This offers a highlyremunerativeCommission to
Tradesmen, Travellers, Gentlemen's Servants, &c. Apply with
two stamps to It. MARRISON, Great Orford-street,Norwich.

I 0111•1 GOSNELL and CO.'S CHERRY
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.—Red Bull Wharf, 93, Upper
Thames- street. London.
London, England, 1869-12-01

THE LATI4: EARL OF DERBY.

The friends of the late Earl of Derby are stirring
for the erection of a memorial to him. Two members
of the Carlton Club write to the Times and Standard
making a public appeal for funds towards a statue in
marble, to be executed by one of our first English
sculptors, and to be placed in the Carlton Club.
Does it not strike these enthusiastic admirers of the
late Conservative leader that a general subscription
toward a private monument—for such is certainly a
club statue—has a strange look about it F—is especi-
ally anomalous in the case of so wealthy an institu-
tion ?
London, England, 1869-12-01

CUSTOM HOUSE REFORM.

Considerable changes in the administration of the
Customs' department have long been talked of. The
rumour is that they are now imminent. A contem-
porary says it is probable that the Customs and the
Excise will be amalgamated ; but at any rate
it is agreed that the forthcoming changes will be of a
sweeping character. The detail work, it is complained,
is needlessly complicated ; some well-paid offices are
mere sinecures; the coastguard is useless; certain
small custom-houses do not pay their expenses. The
Produce Market Review observes :

We fancy there are few business men whom they may
consult who would not complain of the obstructiveness of
the Customs' officials, of the needless complication of the
returns and papers they require, and of the endless diffi-
culties raised at every step. For instance, it appears in-
credible that the trade of London should have to make
out the whole of its Customs' papers in duplicate or tripli-
cate, and to lodge them in different offices for the conveni-
ence of different sets of books needlessly kept by the
Customs, instead of the one set really necessary. Ludi-
crously intricate details are required on each of these, and
we venture to say that half of the subordinate clerks in
Thames-street might be saved by a proper simplification
of the books, while the labour involved to merchants in
clearing their goods would be halved.

In short, the system of "How not to do it " is carried
to perfection by the Commissioners of Customs. The
Review advocates that the honourable board be em-
ployed in some congenial where, and that a really
efficient and business-like official be appointed at the
head of the department. Our readers will probably
have the Dagenham Docks enormity in remem-
brance.
London, England, 1869-12-01

THE MAORI WAR.

The Wanganui Chronicle says that native affairs remain
very much in statu quo. Te Kooti is on the move, and
there has been some fighting between friendly natives and
his band in the Taupo country. A body of the armed
constabulary has been sent to the scene; but unless the
insurgents are dealt with in a much firmer way, rartics of
marauders will continue to infest the fastnesses. As Lord
Granville has spoken of the Ma,ories as if they were foreign
enemies, instead of rebels, the Attsrney-Goneral has con-
sulted, his law-books, and come to a totally different con-
clusion. The Registrar-General has published a number
of statistical tables upon the progress of the colony. The
immigration of last year added only 860 to the population.
The colony has been passing through a severe ordeal, but a
reaction, says the Chronicle, seems now to have taken
place.
London, England, 1869-12-01

MADAME GRISI.

The famous singer, Madame Grisi, whose death is
announced, was born in 1812, and made her first ap-
pearance in " Romeo and Giulietta," at Florence and
Milan. Her debut proper was in London, in 1834, as
I%inetta, in "La Gazza Ladra." In this part she
established her reputation, which was increased by
her impersonations of the Queen in the " Semira-
mide•
," and of Donna Anna in "Don Giovanni."
From her first appearance in this country till
18.61, with one exception, in 1842, Madame Grim
did not miss a single operatic season. She had a
tri▪
umphant career in Paris, and was prima donna
of Her Majesty's Theatre till 1846, when
she . transferred her services to the Royal
Italian Opera, Covent-garden, where she took a
farewell in 1861. She has sung once or twice since
this date on special occasions, and reappeared in 1865,
and for a short time at Her Majesty's Theatre during
the season of 1866. Madame Grisi has been twice
married ; the second time to the well-known tenor,
Signor Mario.

FOREIGN NOTES.

THE FRENCH EMPEROR'S SPEECH.

The French Liberal press does not receive the Emperor's
speech with much cordiality. The Journal des Dibats
regrets that, in his reference to the excesses of the
press, the Emperor should have appeared to
accuse the whole of the journals, instead of
recognising that it is owing to the attitude
of the majority of the press that public opinion
has so greatly moderated. It regrets also that the
Imperial discourse should have spoken of the Senatus-
Consultum as merely the logical result of preceding re-
forms. The public would have been better pleased to hear
that the declaration of the Minister on the 28th of Juno
was the natural consequence of the last general election.
The Liberti observes that the speech professes to express
the wishes of tho country, but this is not the impression
which it gives to the reader. It is quite time that a new
policy spoke a language less superannuated. The Imperial
discourse can find plenty of subjects for praise in the acts
of foreign Powers, but not a single act of French policy of
which to boast.
London, England, 1869-12-01

THE AITNISTRY AND IRELAND.

Though the statement that Earl Spencer was about
to retire from the Lord-Lieutenancy has been denied,
it seems pretty clear that the state of Ireland is rais-
ing difficulties amongst the different members of the
Government. The Dublin correspondent of the
Telegraph says there is a difference of opinion in the
Irish Executive regarding the prosecution of sediti-
ous publications. The Daily Expi ess affirms that the
Lord Lieutenant and the Attorney-General recom-
mend rigorous measures, but the Lord Chancellor
and the Chief Secretary (the Right Hon. Chichester
Fortescue, M.P.) consider that matters should be
allowed to take their course. "If the latter advice
prevail, it is rumoured that Lord Spencer will resign
the Viceregal office, and be succeeded by Mr.
Fortescue, who will be raised to the peerage."
London, England, 1869-12-01

PERSONAEL OF THE BRITISH NAVY.

An Admiralty return states that the number of first-class
boys in her Majesty's service on the Ist of April last was
4,738; the number of second-class boys, 2,999, of which
2,886 were in training ships ; the number of bona fide sea-
men rated from boys during the years 1868-9, 1,802. The
number of bona fide seamen (exclusive of pensioners in the
works of her Majesty's ships, and coastgnardmen on shore),
on the Ist April, 1869, was 18,915, and the number of
coastguard-fleet-men on shore on the same day was 3,795.
The number of bona fide seamen who entered the Royal
Navy from shore, merchant, and other service during 1868-
69 was 9,019, of which 775 were re-entries. The number
of seamen who left the scrvico during the year was 3,902,
of whom 2,374 were paid off to the shore. 532 boys left
the service during the year from various causes.
London, England, 1869-12-01

PANACEAS FOR WORKING CLASS DISTRESS.

The two panaceas for working class distress—reci-
procity and emigration—are still being forced upon
the attention of at least the London public by
meetings and pamphlets. The now Protectionists
met on Monday at Chelsea ; the 44 emigrationists" at
the Mansion House. Working men principally attended
the first-named meeting; the same arguments
were used and the usual resolutions were passed.
Sir George Grey—the old New Zealand Governor—
presided over the emigration meeting. He fervently
denounced the Government in several particulars.
The colonial policy was anti-national ; the
discharge of dockyard-men was false economy;
the reduction of the army was the crea-
tion of pauperism. He protested against the
whole thing, and advocated the retention of our
colonies to feed our workmen, and the contin-
ence of our dockyard-men, soldiers, and
sailors, lest otherwise they overstock the
surplus labour market. Resolutions were passed
to the effect that a great meeting should be held at
Exeter Hall. The insignificant name of the Emigration
Society was altered to the high-sounding title,
" Workmen's Emigration Society for the Mainte-
nance of the British Empire."
London, England, 1869-12-01

MARKETS.—?his Day.

LIVRPOOL COTTN.
Dec. I.—Sales probably 12,000 bOales. The 11/',1r105
quiet.

10,000 PRESENTS, from 2s. Cd. to £5, at parkiptr ac art?
q o'.
Gotto's. Portrait albums, writing cases, dressing Om—, eases,
ling bags, with dressing and writing materials, envelope
despatch boxes, blotting books, ink stands, desks, statiorle"a
cabinets, hook slides, work boxes, tea-caddies, baud bags and
reticules, card cases, purses, scent-bottles, cigar caseS card
IS;
baskets, pocket books, electre-gilt and elegantly mounted g°"(,,
ornamental articles for mantel shelf and table; bagatelle ands'
chess and draught boards, and men, and evening games °lcy» •
kind. Bibles, prayer books, and church services, in everYt3,e
—Parkins and Grotto, 24, 25, 27, and 23, Oxford-street, Lerldoll. $
PORTRAIT ALBUMS are now an established article 0i:
interest whether in the palace or cottage, and are to be found c's
almost every sitting room table. No article is more welcorenos_
a gift. When first introduced they were badly made,
so that tios
got up in the most perct style and strongly bound.
will last fur years, and at extraordinary low prices, by Varl'
Gotto, 27 and 28, Oxford-street, London, W. but are
h;
London, England, 1869-12-01

ttOSSA'S RETURN.

Divers theories have been put forward to
account for the election of O'Donovan Rossa
as the member for Tipperary ; but later details
in no wise weaken the impression that terrorism
defeated Mr. Heron. The Fenians had a small
minority in the county, and this they converted into
a temporary majority by inducinc, several thousand
voters to stay at home : Void tout. The On*,
Ercanainer says that for four or five days
before the polling, bands of young men traversed
the county canvassing on belalf of O'Donovan
Rossa. All electors who declined to poll, or who
said they were already pledged, were warned that
if they gave their vote for the opposing candidate
they would be marked men. Placards were posted
extensively. In one it was set forth that the man
who betrayed his country at the poll would not be
forgotten by the people ; another stated that all who
voted against the popular voice would be lookedupon
as the enemies of the people.
London, England, 1869-09-16

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 Chemisti, succeeded in perfect-
ing this wonnirful liquid. It is now offered to the public
a more concentrated form, and at a lower price.
Sold in bottles, 3e. each ; also 55., 7s. 6d., and 15s. each.
including brush.
Red Bull Wharf, Angel passsage, 93, Upper Thames-
street London. E.O,
London, England, 1869-09-16

TEIE REVIVAL OF PROTECTION.

A meeting of fifty gentlemen in Manchester deter-
mined on reviving Protection is a sufficiently start-
ling affair in this year of Grace 1869.. Such a
meeting took place on Tuesday. 'Though by the way
these gentlemen do not care to be called Protectionists:
they do not like Protection they say, universal
free trade is their aim, but they do not think it fair
that the free trade should be all on England's side,
while other countries keep up high duties and pro-
hibitive rates. So the new "Manchester School "
have formed themselves into " a Reciprocity associa-
tion," and have really commenced an organisation for
agitating the country upon the subject. It is by
no means admitted that reciprocity is right ;
these gentlemen only modestly request an inquiry,
and for that purpose—that the question may be
thoroughly sifted—they are going to hold meetings
up and down the land. The Cohen Club will really
have work to do after all.
London, England, 1869-09-16

PRICE OF GOLD.

The quotation of gold at Paris is about at par, and
the short exchange on London is 25f. 171 e. per £1 sterling.
On comparing these rates with the English Mint price of
yrs. 100. per ounce for standard _gold, It appeArs that
gold at the above price is about the same in Paris and Lon
don.

The course of exchange at New York on London for bills at GU
days' sight was tosg per cent, ou the 13th inst. At this rate there
would be a loss on the transmission of gold from the United
States.
London, England, 1869-09-16

DR. LIVINGSTONE.

The assistant-secretary of the Royal Geographical
Society, in writing to the Times to correct certain
errors which haVe found their way into print during
the recent discussion concerning Dr. Livingstone,
announces that when the Council of the Society
meet in the autumn they will make the hypothesis
of Sir Roderick Murchison as to the course
pursued by the intrepid traveller the subject of
anxious consideration. He further adds that already
several able and experienced men have offered
themselves to levd a search expedition to Cazembe.
London, England, 1869-09-16

A GENTS WANTED " EVERYWHERE
L J._ to introdnee eommodi.ies valuable to every householder
high and low. This offers a highly ronnunerstiveContmission to
Tradesmen, Travellers, Gentlemen's Servants, &c. Apply with
two stamps to R. MARRISON, Great Orford-street,Norwieh.
London, England, 1869-09-16

WESTMINSTER.

A Fov(w)L BLow.—Mrs. Ann Hazel], wife of a cab
master in Flood-street, Chelsea, was summoned for detain-
ing a fowl, the property of Samuel Margrie. She was
further charged with assaulting Mr and Mrs Margrie, and
Mr B Hazel was also charged in an assault. There was a
summons against Mr Margrie tor an assault.
Mr. Mead, barrister, appeared for the Margries; and Mr.
W. D. Smyth, of Rochester-row, defended the Ilazels.
It appears that Mr. Margrie brought two white fowls
from Devonshire and they were placed in his yard closely
contiguously to that of defendant Hazel ; they seem to have
had white fowls similar to that of Mr. Margrie's, and a
dispute arose as to the owner hip; a fowl was alleged to
have left Mr. Margrin's premises, and to have run into the
street; it was chased by Mrs. Hazel and caught, but again
escaped, and she followed and captured it in Margrie's
yard; a row ensued, Mr. Hazel! struck Mrs. Margrie and
hurt here severely iu the chest, used bad laugunge, and
took up a fowl by the legs and struck Mr. Margrie in the
face, cutting his nose with the bmtk of it.
Mr. Arnold observed that was a foul blow. (Loud
laughter.)

The fowl was produced, but there was no satisfactory
identification.
Mr. Arnold was satisfied that the fowl was not suffi-
ciently identified, and the assaults were the results of a
scuffle to gain possession of the bird. He dismissed the
summonses, but ordered them all to be bound over to
keep the peace. Mr. Margrie might have another sum-
mons if he could better identify the fowl at a future time.
London, England, 1869-09-16

WORKING MEN'S CONGRESS AT BASLE.

The fourth annual Congress of the International
Working Men's Association is being held at Basle. As
many as sixty delegates presented credentials. England,
France, Switzerland, Belgium, Spain, Italy, and Ger-
many were represented. The report of the General
Council was chiefly devoted to a history of the strikes,
riots, &c., and it was declared that the association had
not been the instigator of them, as some had supposed.
Of the late strikes at Lyons and St. Etienne, the report
stated that it was not the International that insti-
gated the strikes, but the strikes that threw the
workpeople into the arms of the International.
Shortly after the affair at St. Etienne, the strike of the
8,000 ovalists of Lyons took place. They appealed to the
International for assistance ; their example was followed
by the other trades in Lyons, so that the association
obtained in a few weeks more than 10,000 new members
from the heroic population which more than thirty years
ago wrote on their banner, " Vivre en travaillant on

mourir en combatant." Letters of congratulation were
received by the Congress from all parts of Europe, and
there were some from America also. Special reports were
then made of the branches and sections, and the chief
delegates of England and America gave most interesting
accounts of the state of affairs in their respective
countries.
London, England, 1869-09-16

THE KING Or GREECE.

The King of Greece has written a letter to the Hel-
lenic Chamber, in answer to their congratulatory address
on the birth and baptism of his second son. Ile thanks
the Chamber for the affection which they display for his
children, who will, he trusts, respond to the hopes of the
Hellenic race. Having become the head of a national
dynasty, lie regards the Hellenic crown as a sacred trust
for a Prince, Hellenic, not only from his heart, but by
religion and birth. The King appeals to the patriotic
assistance of all in his endeavours to improve public
security, to re-establish public credit, and to encourage
the material progress of the country. The recent
national calamities ought, he thinks, to redouble their zeal
for the future.
London, England, 1869-09-16

IFE BOAT SERVICES.—During the Storms
L orthe past twenty months the National Lifeboat
Institution Las contributed to the saving of 1,496 lives
from varionS•phipwracks and 34 vessels from destruction,
and has also 'xpended £33,000 in the same period on
its Lifeboat Establishments, in addition to granting
.03,368 for rewards.
The Institution has now 214' Lifeboat Stations under
its management. _ _

Contributions will be thankfully received by the London
and country bankers, and by the Secretary, Richard Lewis.
Esq., at the Institution. 14, John-street Adelphi, London.

*Pr 0 LET, in St. Paul's-road, Camden-square,
1_ N.W., TWO ROOMS or more (Unfurnished), in a
respectable private holm. Any Gentleman or Lady re-
quiring snch;will find this moot desirable. No children.
Also, a good Bed-room, with use of sitting-room (Far-
nishkl), for a Gentleman. Partial Board if required.—
Apply at 1, Murray-street, Camden-square, N.W.

LONDON AND NORTH-WESTERN
RAILWAt. • •
SEVEN' FOURTKEN DAIIS IN IRELAND.
LAST EXCURSION OF THU SEASON.
On FRIDAY, September 24th, a,,CHIC A P EXCURSION will
leave Easton Station at 9.50 a.m., and Camden at 9.55 itn., for
DUBLIN via Holyhead. Returning October lit, or on any
week-day np to October Bth.
Trans in connection will' be run from Clapham, Victoria
(L. R. and S. C. Side), Battersea, Chelsra, West Brompton, and
Kensington, Broad-street (City), Daiston, and Highbury—
Fare for the Double Journey :
To return October lst only. To, return any Week-day up to
October Bth.
Covered Cars and Deck 245. -30 s.
First Class and Saloon 4os. . 455.
Fares from Broad-street, Dalston, and Highbury, fid. extra.
Tiokets and bills to be obtained at the above Stations, the
usual Parcels Receiving Offices, and at Gaze's Tour,st Office,
163, Strand.
W. CAWKWELL, General Manager.
Easton Station, September, 1889.
London, England, 1869-09-16

- COURSE OF EXCHANGE.

Amsterdam • Short 12 0 12
Do

Rotterdam

Antwerp
Brussels

... 12 2 r.--

12

25 421 25 47
... 25 421 25 474

Hamburg h
... 13 114 ..„ 13 111
Paris
Ditto
Man;eilles
Frankfort-on-the-Main'' ... 121 ... 1.211
V ienua • ... 12 55 ... 12 GO
Trieste
Petersburg
Copenhagen — ~. 9 24 ... 9 27
Berlin . , - ••• 6 281 ... 6 281
Madrid.
Cacti? - 491

bg-horu
Genoa

26 PO 26 90
26 80 ... 26 90
26 80 26 90

• ___ ... _ _ _ __
N Nabs
Talormo — ... 26 80 ... 26 90
Messina,
~. 26 80 ... 26 DO

gives more encouragement. The crops are a full r.verage
in bulk, though the quality is excessively variable. IH
Northamptonshire, Warwickshire, Derbyshire, and
Nottinghamshire we hear of ' wheat yields con•
siderably below an average, although nearly all
carted in prime condition. In the Fen level!
of Cambridgeshire, Huntingdonshire, and Lin
colnshire, the wheat crops; not too heavy, as they
generally are, but still much laid and weather-broken,
promised to be considerably above an average. How-
ever, the grain is to a great extent shrivelled and
light; and- the yield from' the' early thrashings falls
much below what was anticipated. The marsh.
land or sea-coast alluvial districts also have lighter
wheat crops than they expected. From 'Yorkshire
our advices tell of very inferior yields of wheat. It it
only occasionally that we hear from any part of the coml.
try of cropiof average bulk or of heavy weight per sack ;
and we are obliged to conclude that the general wheat
harvest of 1869 is much below an average, taking lute
account both quantity per acre and proportion of flour in
the grain.

BRITANNIA FIRE ASSOCIATION
Head Offices, 429, Strand, London.
The distinguishing features of this Association are
Equitable Rates,
Undoubted Security.
Prompt settlement of claims.
JOHN MESSENT, Manager.

(OHN GOSNELL and CO.'S CHERRY
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.—Red Bull Wharf, 93, Upper
Thames-street, London.
London, England, 1869-09-16

THE ST. LEGER,

The reporters do not agree about the St. Leger Day at
Doncaster on Wednesday. Some of them describe the
time as dull and heavy, others as exciting. It was a
question very diversely answered, whether the number of
people on the moor came up to, or fell below, the average
attendance. Many old stagers declared that the ground
was more widely crowded than ever. Others, equally
accustomed to observe and judge, said it was not so ;
and pointed to the corner where the throng has often
been known to reach twice the distance to which it
extended on Wednesday. Putting aside comparisons, it
may be asserted that the multitude, whether larger than
usual or not quite so large, was yet very large indeed. As
many as ninety-three excursion trains brought thousands
of persons from the populous towns of the north—from
Sheffield, Halifax, Leeds, Liverpool, Manchester, Not-
tingham, and many other seats of industry.
About the weather it is remarked that the morning
broke too brightly ; if the proverb be true, grey dawns are
the best. But the air was pure and exhilarating, and
ther-,,t was every prom:se of a fine St. Leger-day, but
shortly after 11 o'clock the rain came down heavily and
there were sad foibodings. However, after a smart pour-
down, the weather " lifted" for a time, anal alllookedserene.
Perfume made very short work of the Bradgate Stakes,
end then nineteen went to the post for the Corporation
Plate. During a long delay at the post, there was a sharp
shower, and once more everything looked very hopeless.
however, it went off suddenly, and the crowd lurtily
cheered the rainbow, as they emerged from under a per•
feet penthouse of umbrellas into the sunshine once more.
The Corporation Plate resulted in an easy win for a fine
slashing horse, Barrier, who was not even coloured on
the card ; and then the first bell rang fur the 04th St.
Leger.
London, England, 1869-09-16

THE BEST REMEDY FOR INDIGESTION.

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called the " Natural Strengthener of the tuman Stomach.'
" Norton's Pills" act as a powerful tonic and gentle ape-
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20 years.

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every town in the kingdom.

CAIJTION.

Be sure to ask for " NORTON'S prtiLs," and do not
be persuaded to purchase any of- the iltrious imitations
which have sprung up. in consequence of. the success of
4 Norton's Camomile Pills.",
London, England, 1869-09-16

EXTP.A-PARLIAMENTAP.Y UTTERANCES.

The annual dinner of the Warwickshire Agricul-
tural Society, held at Coventry, was attended by Mr.
Newdegate, M.P., and Mr. Bromley-Davenport, M.P.
Both the county members touched upon the land
question, the former warning the farmers of England
not to be led astray by the mild declamation with
which the land question might be brought forward,
but to look their own position in the face, like men
of business, and secure for themselves every-
thing which in taking a farm they would
wish to claim by the law of England.
In Ireland they would hear opinions and
objects broached inconsistent with the rights and
safety of property, and ho warned Englishmen, as
farmers and tradesmen, that if they endangered pro-
perty they would shake credit, and if they shook
credit they would injure their own businesses. They
might depend upon it that those agitations which
claimed to be Irish were of foreign origin, and that
there was great truth in that assertion of their advo-
cates, when they stated that the conditions which suit
England will not meet their objects with regard to
Ireland. It would be well not to be led away
by agitations nut really founded upon any
desire for the rational advancement of the
tenant, but calculated to injure his position
by shaking the security of property and
unsettling the soundness and availability of credit.
Mr. Bromley Davenport disagreed with Mr. Newde-
gate. If the Legislature could shew hiro any Icay in
which they could ameliorate by legislation the posi-
tion between himself and his tenants, he should
welcome such a measure most cordially. The land
question in Ireland and in England was very diffe-
rent; but if such a measure as appeared to be intended
to be brought forward with respect to Ireland was
introduced into England, he should be prepared to
accept it; but le hoped others would be prepared
for the trade questions, the purse questions, and
the general property question, which must inevitably