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The Sun.
London, England, 1869-09-22

LIFEBOAT SERVICES.—During the Storms
of the past twenty months the National Lifeboat
Institution Las contributed to the saving of 1,496 lives
from various shipwrecks and 34 vessels from destruction,
and has also expended £33,000 in the same period on
its Lifeboat Establishments, in addition to granting
23,968 for rewards.
The Institution has now 210 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, 11, John-street Adelphi, London.

LONDON AND NORTH-WESTERN
RAILWAY.
SEVEN OR FOURTEEN DAYS IN IRELAND.
LAST EXCURSION OF THE SEASON.
On FRIDAY, September 24th, a CHEAP EXCURSION will
leave Euston Station at 0.50 a.m., and Camlen at 0.55 a.m., for
DUBLIN via Holyhead. Returning October Ist, or on any
week-day up to October Bth.
Trs;ns in connection will be run from Clapham, Victoria
(L. B. and S. C. Side), Battersea, Chelsea, West Brompton, and
Kensington, Br-tad-street (City), Dalston, and Highbury—
Fare for the Double Journey:—
To return October Ist only. To return any Week-day up to
October Bth.
Covered Cans and Deck 245. 30s.
First Class and Saloon 4os. 455.
Fares from Broad-street, Dalston, and Highbury, Cal. extra.
Tickets and hills 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.
Enston Station, September, 1869.

CLERICAL, MEDICAL, AND GENERAL
LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY.

Established 1824.
The ANITITAL INCOME, steadily increasing, exceeds £227,000
The ASSURANCE FUND, safely invested, is over £1,649,000
Forms of Proposal, and every
.information, can be ob-
tained of
GEORGE CUTCLIFFE, Actuary and Secretary,
13, St. James's-square, London. S.W.

AGENTS WANTED EVERYWHERE
to introduce commodities valuable to every householder
high and low. This offers a highly remunerativeCommimaion to
Tradesmen, Travellers, Gentlemen's Servants, &c. Apply with
two stamps to R. HARRISON, Great Orford-street,Norwich.

MO LET, in St. Paul's-road, Camden-square,
N.W., TWO BOOMS or more (Unfurnished), in a
respectable private house. Any Gentleman or Lady re-
quiring such, will find this most desirable. No children.
Also, a good Bed-room, with use of sitting-room (Fur-
nished), for a Gentleman. Partial Board if required.—
Apply at 1, Murray-street, Camden-square, N.IV.

JOIIN GOSNELL and CO.'S CHERRY
TOOTH PASTE is greatly superior to any tooth
powder; gives the teeth a pearl whiteness, protects the
enamel from decv, and imparts a pleasant fragrance to
the breath. Price ls. 6d.—Red Bull Wharf, 93, Upper
Thames-street, London.
London, England, 1869-09-22

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, Regent's-park ; and at the office of the
charity.
lIENRY J. KELLY, RN., Secretary.
London, England, 1869-09-22

OUR CONVICT PRISONS.

The annual report of the Directors of Convict Prisons
has been presented to both Houses of Parliament. From
this it appears that the number of male convicts received
during the year was 1,834. Of these 88 were
men whose licenses were revoked, which is a
decrease of 261 per cent. on the number of
licenses revoked in 1867, and of 46 per cent. on those in
1866. Of the remaining 1,644, 333 had been previously
sentenced to penal servitude. This number is less than in
any year since 1859, and there has been a steady diminu-
tion in this class since 1862, when they amounted to 688.
The deaths have been fewer than in previous years,
although the population has been larger. We are
told that the number of convicts who take ad-
vantage of the societies for the aid of the discharged
prisoner is considerable. The advantages these insti-
tutions offer to discharged prisoners who are desirous to
relinquish a life of crime cannot be too highly appreciated,
and have an increased value since transportation has ceased
to offer a chance of commencing a fresh career. Two hun-
dred and eighty-three women convicts were received during
the year ; of these 33 were persons whose licenses were
revoked, which is a decrease of seven on the last year. Of
the remaining 250, 76 had been previously sentenced to
penal servitude—a considerable decrease on the number
(125) so sentenced last year.
London, England, 1869-09-22

A MARITA N FREE HOSPITAL for WOMEN
0,-) and CHILDREN, Lower Seymour-street, Portman-
square. The only free Hospital for diseases of women
2,746 patients were treated last month without letters of
recommendation. Subscriptions and donations are much
needed ,and will be received by Messrs. Hatchard, Picca-
dilly ; Si r Samuel Scott, Bart.; Messrs. Barclay, Coutts,
Glyn, Ransom ; and by the Secretary.
London, England, 1869-09-22

ALBERT ASSURAIVCE COMPAIVY.

An application was made on Tuesday to Mr. Bloxham,
chief clerk, in Vice-Chancellor James's Court, for an
adjournment of the further hearing of this case
for a week. The application was granted. At
a subsequent period of the day a gentleman whose
name did not transpire said he wished to ask the Chief
Clerk, as an old policy-holder, whether it was safe or not
to pay his premium to the liquidator. Messrs. Lewis,
Manes, and Co. stated they were present to give informa-
tion, and the Chief Clerk, who said he could give no
information on the subject, referred him to those gentle-
men, with whom the applicant left the court.
An extraordinary general meeting of holders of ten
shares and upwards in this undertaking was held
on Tuesday, at the offices of the company, Waterloo-place,
for the purpose of considering a resolution to the follow-
ing effect :—" That it has been proved to the satisfaction
of the meeting that the company cannot by reason
of its liabilities, continue its business, and that it is
desirable to wind up the same, and that the same be wound
up voluntarily, under the Companies' Acts 1862 and
1867." To appoint a liquidator or liquidators to wind
up the affairs of the company. To take into con-
sideration the proposal of the " Provisional Official
Liquidators " of the company for the arrangement of the
liabilities of the company (dated 25th of August, 1869),
and to pass such resolution or resolutions with reference
thereto as may be thought advisable. Ultimately the
resolution approving of the appointment of a com-
mittee was agreed to, and the names of the following
gentlemen were adopted :—Mr. Cotterell, Mr. Foreman,
and Mr. Tarring. No others could be obtained, and power
was given to those gentlemen to add to their number up
to seven. The formal business of the meeting was
dropped.
London, England, 1869-09-22

DOOR SICK and HELPLESS CHILDREN.
I. —The ROYAL INFIRsIARY 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. P. RENTON, Secretary.
London, England, 1869-09-22

£m SUN, LONDON, WEDNESDAY EVENING, SEPTEMBER 22, 1869.

JOINT-STOCK BANKS.

Closing Busineee
Share' NAME. Paid. Price done
10 Agra Limited, A all 11 114
10 Do B lO 34 41 34
50 Albion . 15 9 7
00 Alliance, Limited
20 Anglo Austrian
20 Anglo-Egyptian, lint all 211 221 p
20 Anglo-Hungarian
20 Anglo-Italian 1866, limited 10 6 4
40 Australasian
20 Bank of British Columbia all 12 13
20 Do issued at 2 pm....., 4 5 4
25 Bank of Egypt
20 Bank of Otago, bin.
25 Bank of South Australia_ all 30 32
50 Bank of Victoria, Australia 25 87 89
10 Bank of New Zealand all 151 161
50 British North American
20 Chartered of India, Austra-
lia, xnd China all 18 19
25 Chartered Mere. of India,
London, and China
20 City
10 10 11 10/
100 Colonial 26 26 37
10 Consolidated, 1ira.....,,.,,
60 Delhi and Loudon, lien
50 East London, lint 23.
II
20 English and Anwrican, lira 10 ... "'2O English Bank of Rio de Ja-
neiro. lim ...... . .....
20 English, .•cottish, and Aum
tralian Chartered ..... .ef all 64
281 Hong Kong and Shanghai
Bank Corporation .....
281 Do new........
........ 111- 4 b
100 Imperial, him.,,.,,, .
........... .6
20 Imperial Ottoman ............ 10 21 4 124
z 5 10nian..... all 10 22
25 Do new............. 5 6 3
Lila Mortgage of itp lia, lira 4 34 31
100 Do sp. c. MA3.1864, 30 all 76 TG 80
100 London Bank; of Mexico
and South America, Hui. 20 7 6
100 London and Brazilian, lint. 45 30 27
20 Do new 71 5 41
100 London & River Plate, him, 40 6 8
25 Do new le 11 2 p 111
20 London Chart. of Australia all 231 211
20 London and C0unty.,,.,,,,, 20 401 601
30 Do new, iss at 20 p.m, 16 pd. 11 ...
London Joint 5t0ck......... 211 .3
t 1
London and South African al 8 9
100 London & S.-Western, limn, 20 13 11
30 London & Venezuela, lint... 121 ...
100 London and Westminster. 20 371 561 36
100 Do Scrip, iss at 10pin.. ....... 20 "' "'lOO Merchant, lini ............... 25 6 51
10 Metropolitan, 1ira,............
all 73 7 i
00 Midland, lint..., . ......... 20 11 4
6 National of Australia„
. 4 .. ..
25 National of Liverpool, Um. 15 3d 1p
00 National Provinc. of Eng'd 42
10 Do . ...... 42
50 National.. 3O ... ..
20 New South Wales all 41 43
20 North-Western
25 Oriental Bank Corporation all 41 42 424 3
60 Provinc, Bank. Corpo., Rm. 10 61 61
30 Provincial of Ireland 25 20 32
10 Do new. all ... ...
100 Stand. of Brit. S. Africa, him 25 14 1 t
100 Do issued at 6 pin lO 8 6
25 Union of Australia all 46 4 i
100 Union of Ireland, lint
50 Union of London l5 341 351 351

... ... 41

TELEGRAPH COMPANIES.

IV AMU:Mei-lean Tel., linl all 201 201 211
10 Anglo Mediter Te1.,1im.... 10 14 17
st Atlantic Telegraph lO 17 18 14
st Do. 8 per cent.
et B. and I. Magnetic Tel., lira lOO 163 163
st Electric & Inter. Telegraph 100 25: 257
10 Do. New it 12 13p
25 Indo-European Tel., lira— lO ld pr
6 Loud. Provincial Tel. lira all 31 4
1 Do. Prefer. 10 per cent all 1 1p
10 Mediterra. Exten. Tel., lira all 61 71
26 Reuter's Telegrain all 79 81
20 Societe Transatlant., lint all 161 161 161
St Submarine Telegraph
1 Do. Scrip all 11 2
6 U. Kingdom Tel. Co., lira all y ya
5 Do. 10 per cent. Pref all li 5 p
London, England, 1869-09-22

THE LONDON SURGICAL HOME for
-a- DISEASES and ACCIDENTS of WOMEN, for
the Reception of Gentlewomen and Females of Respect-
ability upon a weekly payment. Under the management
of Mr. Baker Brown.

The private medical attendants of the patients are
invited to visit them, and to meet in consultation before
treatment.

Full particulars can be obtained on application to the
Lady-Superintendent, 18, Stanley-terrace, Notting-hill,
W. ; or to Mr. Baker Brown, 136, Harley-street, W.
London, England, 1869-09-22

APPREHENDED lIIGII TIDE.

The numerous inquiries that have been addressed
to Professor Airy on the subject of the apprehended
high tido on the 6th of next month have called forth
an important letter from the Royal Observatory,
Greenwich. The Admiralty, we are told, annually
publishes a collection of tide-tables predicting the
time and height of high water at numerous
ports for tho two tides of every day
of the year. These tables,' Professor Airy
has always understood, take into account most
accurately all the effects of the moon's proximity to
the earth, the moon's small declination front the
equator, the moon's angular distance from the sun,
and other circumstances Which can affect the tides..
On examininf, them it is found that though the tide.
of the 6th ofOctober (the afternoon tide for Fal-
mouth, Devonport, Scc., but occurring at a later time
for tho successive ports up to London) is the highest
of the year, it is only one inch higher than the tide
of the 28th of February, which did no mischief.
Professor Airy thinks, therefore, that thero is not the
smallest ground for alarm in the height of the approach-
ing, tide, as depending on the positions of the sun and
moon. The most injurious tides, he adds, are those
which follow a continuance of heavy westerly, or
north-v.-csterly winds bn the Atlantic.
London, England, 1869-09-22

FRIENDLESS AND FALLEN.-LON_DON
mmAL PlUMEllerivx and nvFORAIATOBY IN
STITUTION.
President—Bev. CANON DALE.
CoNTutsr.lnoNs for the support of the Homes in 1868 aro ear-
nestly solicited, which may be sent to bankers, Messrs. Blon
q'ict, Salt, and Co., 73, Lombard street, M. 0.; Francis Nicholls,
lesq. (of the Committee), 14, Old Jewry Chambers,
E. W. THOMAS See., 200, Euston-road, N.W.

THE METROPOLITAN CONVALESCENT
AA INSTITUTION.
President—lris Grace the Duke of WELLINGTON.
Treasurers—The Right Hon. Russell Gurney, M.P., and
Col. W. F. Grant.
DONATIONS and SUBSCRIPTIONS aro earnestly
solicited, to enable the Board to meet the greatly increased
expenditure of this old Charity. 240 adults aro received
at Walton ; 80 children at Mitcham and Hendon.
Bankers—London Joint-Stock Bank, Pall-mall.
CHARLES HOLMES, Secretary
Office, 32, Sackville-street, Piccadilly.
London, England, 1869-09-22

A MARTYR IN A WORKHOUSE,

A charge of insubordination of an unusual kind was
brought against a pauper at the meeting of the Hertford
board of guardians on Saturday. Tho master of the work-
house complained that one of the inmates—an elderly man
named Bourchier, whose father was formerly rector of a parish
in the Hertford union—persistently refused to be present
at the reading of morning prayers. On Monday, when the
master entered the hail for the purpose of reading prayers
Bourchier got up from his seat and left. On being after-
wards expostulated with, he said, "I can't sit there while
such a man as you reads the prayers. You are not a
Christian, and I can't kneel with- you at the
throne of grace." The same conduct' had been
repeated throughout tho week. Tho master said that
on Tuesday and Thursday he told Bourchier that
he desired him to be present while prayers were read,
and that his answer was, " I will not obey your orders."
On Bourchier being called into the board-room
this statement was repeated to him, and he said it
was quite correct. He was ready to obey the orders of
the master in all secular matters, but no power in
Christendom should make him kneel down at the throne
of grace under circumstances which to his mind made
it a mockery and a profanity to do so. A discussion took
place, and one guardian was of opinion that as the pauper
had declared himself to be a Baptist on entering the house,
he could not be compelled to attend the reading of the
Church prayers, but others thought that as he had not
based his defence on this ground, he could not avail himself
of it. Bourchier was subsequently told what the conse-
quences would be if he did not conform to the rules of the
house, but he replied that he had made up his mind, and that,
let:what might happen, he would not attend prayers. Upon
this the board directed that a summons should be taken
out, and that the clerk should attend and conduct the
prosecution before the magistrates. Bourchier was taken
before the borough bench yesterday and fined Bs. or one
month. He was allowed a fortnight to pay.
London, England, 1869-09-22

10AMARITAN 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 be received by Messrs. ffatchard,
Piccadilly ; Sir Samuel Scott, Bart. ; Messrs. Barclay,
Coutts, Glyn, Ransom ; and by the Secretary.
London, England, 1869-09-22

LONDON FEVER HOSPITAL is the only in-
stitution in the Metropolis for the treatment and
prevention of contagious fevers.
CONTRIBUTIONS will be gratefully received by
Messrs. D;msdalo 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, 1869-09-22

NEATH AND BRECON RAILWAY
COMPANY.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN. That the ORDINARY
GENERAL HALF-YEARLY MEETING of the above
COMPANY will;be held at their Offices, No. 1, West-
minster-chambers, Victoria-street, Westminster, S.W., on
THURSDAY, the 30th September instant, at 12 o'Clock
at noon precisely, for the transaction of the general busi-
ness of the company.
And Notice is Hereby also Given; That the Transfer
Books of the Company will be CLOSED on and after
THURSDAY, the 23d inst., until after the close of the
above Meeting.
D. HOWELL MORGAN, Secretary.
1, Westminster Chambers,
Victoria-street, Westminster, S.W.,
15th Sept., 1869.
London, England, 1869-09-22

COMPENSATION IN C A.SE OF INJURY,
AND
A FIXED SUM IN CASE OF DEATH
Caused by ACCIDENT OF ANY KIND, may he secured by
Policy of the
RAILWAY PASSENGERS ASSURANCE COMPANY.
An Annual Payment of £3 to .to ss. insures £l,OOO at Death,
and an Allowance at the rate of £6 per week for Injury.
RAILWAY ACCIDENTS ALONE may be provided against
by Insurance Tickets for Single or Double Journies.
For particulars apply to the Clerks at the Railway Stations, to
the Local Agents, or at the Offices, 51, CORNIIILL and 10, REGENT
STREET, LONDON.
WILLIAM J. VL&N Secretary.
London, England, 1869-09-22

FOR TOURISTS AND EXCURSIONISTS,
E. MOSES and SON have made preparations,
on an unusually large scale, in every depart-
ment of their business. For trades and ad-
dresses, see following advertisement.

A RARE COMBINATION.
The RARE COMBINATION of EXCEL-
LENCE with CHEAPNESS will be found
in every article sold by E. MOSES and SON.
Every description of Clothing ready made,
or made to measure, for all ages, and all
Masses.
Commodious apartments for measuring
tut' fitting in the spacious and elegant Show
Rooms, which contain a very large and diver-
sified stock of materials.
For the convenience of Ladies accompany-
ing their Sons there is a distinct department
for Young Gentlemen's Clothing.
Orders by Post are attended to with care
and punctuality, and the easy and accurate
system of self-measure introduced by E.
MOSES and SON enables them to guarantee
a faultless fit.
Orders trom persons who are not known to
the firm should ,t) accompanied by a remit-
tance, or a London reference.
Any article not worn or injured will be
'heel-fully exchanged, or, if desired, the
noney will be returned.
All Goods are marked in Plain Figures,
from which no abatement can be made. •
The Stock of Hosiery and Drapery, Hats
tnd Caps, and Boots and Shoes, is un-
equalled for magnitude, variety, and cheap-
ness.

Complete Outfits for all Climates, with
every requisite for the voyage.
Lists of Prices, with Rules for Self-mea-
gure, Patterns, and Fashion-sheet, gratis and
post-free.
E. MOSES and SON'S Establishmonts
are closed every Friday evening at sunset till
Saturday eveninz at sunset, when business
is resumed until eleven o'clock.

E. MOSES and SON, Ready-made and Be-
spoke Tailori, II a bitmakers, Woollendrapers,
Hatters, Hosiers, Boot and Shoe Manufae-
turars, and General Outfitters for all
Classes.
The following are the only addresses of E. MOSES
4nd SON:—

LONDON.

CITY ESTABLISHMENT.

1.55, MIN DRIES
156, MINORIES
157, AIINORIES
83, ALDGATE
84, ALDO ATP;
85, ALDGATE
86, ALDGATB
87, ALDGATE
83, ALDGAT E
S 9, ALDGATE

OXFORD-STREET BRANCH.
06, NEW OXFORD-STREET
507, NEW OXFORD-STREET
SOS, NEW OXFORD-STREET
1, HART-STREET
2, HART-STREET
3, HART-STREET

TOTTENHAM-COURT-ROAD BRANciI.
137, TOTTENHAM-COURT-ROAD
138, TOTTENHAM-COURT-ROAD
283, EUSTON-ROAD.

Country Branch :
19, BRIDGE-STREET, BRADFORD, YORKS.
20, BRIDGE-STREET, BRADFORD, YORKS.

BRITANNIA FIRE ASSOCIATION
Tread Offices, 429, Strand, 'London.
The distinguishing features of this Association are
Equitable Rates,
Undoubted Security.
Prompt settlement of claims.
JOHN MESSENT, Manager.
London, England, 1869-09-22

"UT EATING'S INSECT POWDER
IIL KILLS MOTHS, and ILL OFFENSIVE INSECTS.

Sold in Packets, Is., and Tins, 2s. 6d. and 4s. 6d. each • or la
Packets, free by post, for 12 Postage Stamps. Also in Bottles,
with Bellows, Is 6d. and 3s. each, by THOMAS BEATING,
Chemist, 79, St. Paul's Churchyard, London, E.C.
London, England, 1869-09-22

A MORNING and EVENING DRAUGHT of
LAMPLOUGH'S PYRETIC SALINE is most agreeable
and efficacious, preventing and curing fevers, skin complaints,
and inflammation. It instantly relieves the most intense head-
ache and thirst, and if given with lime juice syrup is a specific in
gout and rheumatism. - 113, Holborn hill, London, E.C.
London, England, 1869-09-22

OCTAVIIIS WIGRAII
TAMES, STEWART 119DOSON, E
CHARLES JOHN MANNING, I
DIREC

Esq Governor.
?isq Sub-Governor.
Esq Deputy-Governor.
JTORS.
William Tetlow Hibbert,
E
Wilmosq. t Holland, Esq.
Egerton Hubbard, Esq.
Nevile Lubbock, Esq.
George Forbes Malcolmson,
Lod sq.
Joscaline Wm. Percy.
Charles Robinson, Esq.
Samuel Leo Schuster, Esq.
Eric Carrington Smith, Esq.
Joseph Bowes, Esq.
William Wallace, Esq.
Charles Baring Young, Esq.
kuel Solly, Esq., F.R.S.

Robert Barclay, Esq.
John Garratt Cattley, Esq.
Mark Currie Close, Esq.
Edward James Daniell, Esq.
William Davidson, Esq
Lancelot William Dent, Esq.
Alexander Drnce, Esq.
Fre dk. Joseph Edlmann, Esq.
Charles Hermann Goschen,
Esq.
Riversdale Win. Grenfell,
Esq.
Francis Alex. Hamilton, Esq.
Robert Amadeus Heath, Esq.
Medical Referee, Semi

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.
FIT MING STOCK.—No Extra Charge is made for the
use of Steam Thrashing Machines.
The Reversionary Bonus on British LIFE POLICIES
has averaged nearly 2 per cont. per annum on the sum
assured.

Equivalent reductions have been made in the Premiums
payable by persons who preferred that form of Bonus.
The Divisions of Profit take place every Five Years.
Any sum not exceeding £15,000 may be insured on one
Life.

This Corporation affords to the Asrured
Liberal participation in Profits, with the guarantee
of a large invested Capital Stock, and exemption
under Royal Charter from the liabilities of part-
nership.
The advantages of modern practice, with the secu-
rity of an Office whose resources have been tested
by the experience of nearly a CENTURY AND A
HALF.

ROYAL EXCHANGE, LONDON.
ROBERT P. STEELE, Secretary.
London, England, 1869-09-22

ABOLITION OF THE DUTY ON FIRE
INSURANCES.

rirniE Directors of the ROYAL INSURANCE
L COMPANY, in anticipation of the above, beg to intimate
that on all new Insurances 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, Liverppol,
and
Lombard-street, London.
CAPITAL, TWO MILLIONS STERLING.

Important Announcement.
Increased Share of Life Proftts,

ALL NEW INSURANCES, with Participation, EFFECTED
AFTER IST JANUARy, HES, will become entitled to an INCREASED
SHARE OF THE PROFITS, in accordance with the Resolution
passed at the Annual Meeting of Shareholders.
JOHN H. MeLAIIEN, Manager.
JOHN B. JOHNSTON, Secretary in London.

SAUCE.—LEA and PE RRINS.—SA UCE.
TILE "WORCESTERS HIRE,"

pronounced by Connoisseurs
"THE ONLY GOOD SAUCE."
Its use improves appetite and digestion.
UNRIVALLED FOR PIQUANCY AND FLAVOUR.
BEWARE OF IMITATIONS,
To avoid which, see the names,
LEA and PERRINS, on all bottles and labels,
ASK for " LEA and PERRINS' ' SAUCE.
Agents—Crosse and Blackwell, • London, and sold by all
Dealers in Sauces throughout the World

BRITISH HOME FOR. INC URA BL ES,
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 particulars and the necessary forms may be pro-
cured from the Secretary. Donations and annual sub-
scriptions are earnestly solicited.

Messrs Barclay, Bevan,- BANKERS.
and Co., Lombard-street, E.C.; and
Messrs. Drummond, Charing-cross, S.W.
ED WD. WEAVER, Secretary.
Offices, 73, Cheapside.
London, England, 1869-09-22

INING £l,OOO FRAUDULENTLY.

At the Central Criminal Court, before the Recorder,
William Walker Whelpley, a well-dressed man, was in-
dicted for obtaining £l,OOO by fraud, and also with forging
an order for that amount.—Mr. Poland, who prosecuted,
said that on the sth of August, the acccused
ent to the Castle and Falcon Inn, Alders-
gate-street, and from there sent a letter to
Messrs. Simpson and Mason, the well-known timber mer-
chants, asking them to send some one to him on business.
A clerk was sent, and the prisoner, who said his name was
Armstrong, stated that he had a quantity of timber
coming from America, and he wanted an advance on tho
bills of lading. Subsequently Mr. Mason, one of the
partners, visited the accused, and after some conversation
advanced £l,OOO. On the arrival of the ship Napoleon it
was found that there was no timber on board, and such
was the case when three other vessels, named by Whelpley
as having the timber, arrived. Prior to receiving
the money the accused handed to Mr. Mason
London, England, 1869-09-22

a letter purporting to comp from

corrc

sponclent in America. The signature was an
excellent imitation. On the 30th August Whelpley
was taken into custody at his lodgings, where he was
known as Walker, and on the prem;s2.3 being searched
£-110 in gold and new jewellery worth £l2O was found.
Some of the notes received by the prisoner, which Ind
not been cashed, were given to a man named
Beech, who had since gone to America for the purpose
of cashing them, and he received £lOO for the business.
The prisoner, who was defended by Mr. Montagu Williams,
pleaded guilty, and was sentenced to seven years' penal
servitude.
London, England, 1869-09-22

THE SUN, LONDON, WEDNESDAY EVENING,. SEP:I7EI%II3ER 22, 1869.

rainful, and atmospheric. dfyne§s. The variation of
sickness with fluctuations in temperature is, Dr.
Ballard has found, more decided in the colder than in
the warmer seasons of the year, and in the spring
and in the end of the summer the rule ceases to
apply.

THE LATE BISHOP OF EXETER.

Sir George Bowyer recalls an anecdote of the late
Bishop of Exeter. . Before the former became a
Roman Catholic he used frequently to be consulted
by the deceased prelate on matters of canon law. In
one of their conferences, more than twenty years ago,
the bishop used these words, "The Irish Church must
go. It is doomed, and nothing can save it, and if we
don't keep clear of it we shall go too." The fulfilment
of the prophecy of Henry of Exeter and the close of
his life were very near together.
London, England, 1869-09-22

TIIE DELGIAN FETES.

On Sunday the Belgian Fetes were formally opened ; the
day was the festival of Bishop Lambert, the 1- atran saint of
Liege. The whole line of route was tastefully decorated,
and triumphal arches were erected in the most prominent
places. Great skill was displayed in the various arrange-
ments, and no expense, private or public, was spared to do
honour to the interesting occasion. The first event of the
day was the arrival of the French Guarde Nationale, and
at seven in the morning crowds assembled at - the
railway station to welcome them to Liege. One hundred and
fifty English volunteers marched to the spot to pay their
respects to their French confreres. A large number of
Belgian officers of rank were present with the burgomaster.
The National Guard were 900 strong ; they were received
by the burgomaster and Colonel Thomson in the name of
the English volunteers, who gave them a hearty welcome.
The band of the Guard played " God save the Queen," the
" Bra.bancone," and, at the request of the Belgians and
English, " Partant pour la Syrie." The grand procession
formed at half-post ten; a battalion cf Chasseurs came first,
then the Societies who took part in the affair. The Garde
Civique, of Liege followed, and the foreign corps, the Belgian
corps being the last. The order in which the foreign corps
were placed in the march and through the review was
determined by lot. At ten o'clock the English volunteers
assembled in the Place des Guillemins, and divine service
was performed by the minister of the Protestant Church
in Brussels. At the conclusion of the service Colonel
Thomson rna'ce some remarks, and intimated that he would
resign the command to Colonel Wilkinson. Colonel
Wilkinson, however, declined the honour which Colonel
Thompson had so well earned, and said he would cheer-
fully act under his gallant friend. The brigade was
then marched off to the place of rendezvous.
The morning was fortunately fine, and the scene was
most exciting and interesting. At the Hotel de Vile the
Burgomaster addressed the assembly, and said they were
welcome to the city of Liege. He looked upon them as
modern chivalry, more noble than the ancient, for their
deal was peace. He hailed them as the precursors of a
new era, and considered that day to be one of
the great days of history. The medals were
then . distributed to the volunteers by ladies, and
the vie d'honncur was paxtaken of. The English mus-
tered 1,200 men, and the French 900. The other nations of
Europe were not numerously represented. In the middle of
the day there were some heavy showers, but in the evening
the weather again became clear. Various amusements
were provided for the evening, and illuminations took
place.
London, England, 1869-09-22

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

BRITISH HOSPITAL for SKIN DISEASES,
56, Great Marlborough-street, W.
Bankers, Messrs. Ransom.
SUPPORT is earnestly solicited.
ALEXANDER RIVINGTON, Hon. Sec.
London, England, 1869-09-22

THAMES.

CHARGE OP STABBING ON BOARD SIIIP. —James Car-
berry was brought before Mr. Benson, on a warrant,
charged with stabbing Andrew Hanson, a foreigner, on
board the ship John Goode, on the 29th of August last, at
sea. Both men were rated as able seamen on board, and it
was stated by Mr. Pelham, solicitor for the prosecution,
that the crew were principally composed of foreigners, and
that the prisoner was the only British subject on board,
and assumed a superiority over his shipmates, and parti-
cularly over the prosecutor, a Swede. In a quarrel about
who should go to the wheel the prisoner struck Hanson on
the head, and then took a knife from !xis sheath and
stabbed him on the front of the neck. The knife went
through a red woollen scarf and the knot in front by
which it was fastened, piercing the neck and inflicting
a deep wound, which was dressed by the captain.
The wounded man could not eat anything for four
days, and he had been ill ever since. Mr.
Pelham produced the red scarf, or muffler, as it
was called by the prosecutor, and pointed out the
direction the knife had taken through the folds. Han-
son confirmed all his solicitor had stated. Ho is a mild-
looking man.

Mr. Benson was surprised the captain did not put tho
prisoner in irons after such an outrage.
Mr. Pelham said the ship was a small one, and the crew
few i❑ number. The prisoner's services could not be
spared.

John Falconie, a Dutchman, heard a disturbance about
who should go to the wheel, and the prisoner said, if you
don't go to the wheel 1 will kick you to it or wo will fight
for it. Hanson was cutting somo tobacco with a knife,
and the prisoner thrust the knife into his throat. In cross-
examination by Mr. Gomm for the prisoner, the witness
said he heard the prisoner say, '► Oh, if yout game is using
a knife I must defend myself."
Mr. Go►nm said the prisoner stabbed the prosecutor in
self-defence, and that llanson first drew a knife.
Mr. Benson remanded tha prisoner until to-morrow, and
said ha would take ono bail in .£25 for his appearance. He
was swat away to gaol.
London, England, 1869-09-22

TIIII SUEZ CANAL.

Nubar Pacha and ➢I. de Lesseps left Alexandria on the
19th instant by the mail steamer, the Nile, which also con
voyed a number of passengers, chiefly artists and work-
men, who were to assist at the inauguration cf the Suez
Canal. Prince Amadeus, the admiral, arrived at Alexan-
dria with the Italian fleet on the 20th instant.

TILE INDIAN COTTON CROP.
Tho prospects of the cotton crop in India are favourable
this year. The cultivation has been extended owing to the
delay in the rainy season in Central and -Western India, as
cotton, being a hardy crop, was sown in many places instead
of millet. This will be an advantage to the cotton trade
whatever it may be to the food supply. The long-delayed
rain came just in time for the cotton crop,which is expected
to be very fine. Last year's export vas the largest
ever sent from India. It amounted to 697,630,976
pounds, and was valued at over twenty
but so recently as 18.70-GO the value cf the exiort
was little mere then five ILilliens and a half. The
Bombay Government e::-presses regret at the inc.:n:l.lc of
aclulterltion and Laud in the trade, owing to the ineffi-
ciency of the Act. This is an evil which calls for atten-
tion, the more so as it is a drawback from which . Indian
cotton has always suffered. Tho Bombay Government
expresses the satisfaction with which it perceives the
systematic attempts to improve the cultivation. It may
well be asked why such attempts were not made a little
earlier. They have been so quickly repaid that in a single
decade the value of the exports has increased fourfold.
London, England, 1869-09-22

WEATHER AND HEALITI.

The medical officer of health filr TAling-ton. T)r.
Ballard, has for tvirelve years recorded the effects ot
high and low temperature, wet and dry weather upon
).health. The general results at which he has arrived
are, that the fluctuations of sickness from week to
week are mainly dependent upon the variations
of temperature and the occurrence of drought
or rainfall. In 1867 the sickly winter was,
cold and comparatively dry, the spring,
after April had closed, warm, the summer not
hot until towards its close, and the autumn com-
pqratively cold. Last year, which was without
parallel for sickness in all the -Welt°, was without
parallel also for its uniformly Wail. loumerature.
London, England, 1869-09-22

A GUIDE STARVED TO DEATH.

A melancholy death is reported from the lake district
of Windermere. On Sunday morning a lady and gentle-
man, visitors to the English lakes, hired two ponies and
a guide in order to ascend Coniston Old Man, a moun-
tain much frequented by tourists. The weather, however,
was most threatening; nevertheless, the party started
and ascended to the wildest part of this wild region.
Here they were visited by a terrific storm of wind and
rain ; the mountain became enveloped in a dense
mist, and for a time everything was obscured. Ulti-
mately, though only for a minute or two, the storm passed
over, and then, finding that to progress further was de-
cidedly inexpedient, the party determined to return to the
valley. But this was an arrangement more easily con-
ceived than effected, and almost immediately another
hurricane, of even greater severity than the former, came
on, completely obscuring the path, and rendering the jour-
ney one of extreme danger. After a brief consultation, it was
determined that the ponies should be abandoned to the guide,
who was on foot, and that the lady and gentleman should
endeavour to return alone. This was accordingly done,
and the whole party started together; the storm continued
with unabated fury—indeed, it grew worse, and the guide
found it was impossible to convey the animals down the
declivity ; hence he remained behind; while the others
proceeded as best they could. Happily, they succeeded,
after many hours' exposure to the tempest, in reaching the
village of Coniston and their hotel. But not so the guide.
Throughout the evening and the, night nothing was heard
of him, and the intense fierceness of the storm and the
utter darkness of the night entirely precluded the
possibility of assistance being sent out. In the morning
he had not returned. Apprehensions for his safety
were then entertained, and the weather having moderated,
a party was formed and despatched to the Old Man. In a
short time, and after a brief search, the guide was dis-
covered lying quite dead upon the mountain side, with the
two ponies standing beside him. It is supposed that, find-
ing it was impossible to return, the poor fellow had sat
down on the ground, and, benumbed both with the cold
and the rain, had fallen asleep and died of sheer exhaus-
tion. The storm of Sunday afternoon and night was one
of the most severe ever known even in this wild region.
London, England, 1869-09-22

te •c+
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° o",' x 0 Proposed. Z -,3 Assured. Premiums.
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£ S. d. £ R. d. £ s. d.
1353 4,802 1,023,140 0 0 3,318 654,140 0 0 21,347 16 5
1863 13,244 2,779,666 0 0 9.746 2,037,383 0 0 63,507 19 10
1868 17,466 4,861,303 5 9 13,6991 3,752,967 4 8 122,257 17 6
- ----- - -
Total.. 35,512 8,664,109 5 9 26,763 6 444,490 4 8 207,113 13 9
The net premium income has increased to
the sum of 4216,704 1 7

The net pre
the sum of
The interest on investmen
of receipt yield

Z 2
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'1,276 18 1

Making a total income of £237,980 19 8
The claims were 335, amounting to the sum of £127,886
12s. ld. . _

The balance of the year's income was £68,026 9s. 4d.
The assets of the association at the close of the year
amounted to £667,493 Bs. sd.
The directors draw special attention to the fact thst the
next bonus valuation will take place at the end of the year
1872, and that all polices effected on the profit scales prior
to the 31st December, 1869, will bo entitled to participate
in the same.

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 Firo 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, 1869-01-26

THE DIGGINGS IN SCOTLAND.

There appears to be no doubt that gold does exist
m Sutherlandshire ; but hitherto it has been found
in such small quantities as scarcely to be worth
working. One old Australian, more successful than
the rest, has made 10s. a day, and has had to walk
twenty miles a day. The climate is atrocious. The
Duke of Sutherland, the lord of the county, will not
say what he means to do—whether the diggers
will be allowed to work in peace and quietness, or
whether he will turn round upon them with a sic vos
non vobis. These three considerations—the poorness of
the yield, the inclemency of the weather, and the un-
certainty of the tenure—are quite sufficient to pre-
vent any rush to these Scotch diggings.
London, England, 1869-01-26

TURRET AND GREECE.

It is expected that thu answer of Greece to the declara-
tion of the Conference will be received during the present
week. The Ambassador will then meet once more, adopt
final resolutions, and then the deliberations will terminate.
What reply is the Greek Government likely to give? The
Levant Herald dogmatically assures us that a refusal was
determined upon before the declaration was signed at
Paris, and the Independance Beige has received
intelligence of a similarly =favourable character.
On the other hand, various powerful arguments are
adduced on behalf of the probability of a favourable reply.
It is urged that the Great Powers took especial care not
to insert anything in the declaration which might offend
the Greek Government's sense of dignity and indepen-
dence. Next, Greece is almost certainly isolated in
Europe, even Russia not wishing to add open war to her
intrigues. Thirdly, the Powers have skilfully provided
for the re-establishment of diplomatic relations between
the two disputants—and this of itself will be sufficient
to ensure the virtual acceptance of the declaration. To
this may be added that as the declaration contains nothing
there is not the slightest reason for raising any difficulty
about it. All that the Conference has done is to draw up
in an official form three principles of international law,
which may be found in any elementary treatise on the
subject. These principles are univepally known, acknow-
ledged, and— disregarded. If Greece accepts the de,clara-
tion and then sets to work to revive the insurrection in
Crete, she will be taking a course which, unfortunately,
has but too many precedentr.l
The Patric, a Paris semi-official paper, publishes a
rather gloomy article, attributing the refusal of Greece, if
such be the case, to Russia. It notes that Turkey—the
Conference notwithstanding—still continues all her war.
like measures. Greek vessels are still excluded from
Turkish ports, and the expulsion of Greek subjects will be
countermanded only if Greece accepts the declaration.
London, England, 1869-01-26

THE EARL OF MALMESB CTRY.

The Conservative papers announce the retirement
of the Earl of Malmesbury from the leadership of
the Opposition in the House of Lords. Considerable
surprise was felt at the time that he undertook the
Conservative chieftainship in the Upper House
eleven months ago. It was thought that he was by
no means strong enough to do battle with such men
as Earl Granville and the Earl of Clarendon. Appa-
rently the ex-Privy Seal seems to have arrived at the
same conclusion, and although he will give an official
dinner to his political friends at the opening of Par-
liament, it is stated that this will be his last act as a
political leader. As his lordship is only 62, it is pea-
Bible that he may take office again. We presume
that the leadership of the Tory peers will now de-
volve upon Lord Cairns. At the present time that
nobleman is in Rome, having been ordered abroad
for the winter by his medical advisers.
London, England, 1869-01-26

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London, England, 1869-01-26

THE LIBEL BILL.

Sir Colman O'Loghlen is member of a Government
which does not endorse his Libel Bill ; but that bill
is " one of the best productions of his genius," as
the orthodox phrase is, and naturally he does not
wish to let it come to nothing. It has
hitherto failed for want of time, not for
lack of principle. It was accepted by a
large majority of the dying Parliament, and would
doubtless have passed the house of Lords had not
prorogation come too soon. So Sir Colman—in-
capacitated by reason of his office—has handed the
hill over to an unofficial friend, who will endeavour
to carry it through the House. Since its introduc-
tion the judges have " made law" which has taken
away the danger of reporting the Houses of Parlia-
ment. The only matter that remains is the reporting
of public meetings.
London, England, 1869-01-26

GLOBE THEATRE-ROYAL.

TIM EVENING, -at7, A HAPPY FAMILY. 7.20, CYRIL'S
SUCCESS. 9.40, BROWN AND THE BRAHMINS: Messrs.
Marshall,Warner, David Fisher. Andrews, Hur'stone, J. Clarke;
Mesdames Henrade, C. Thorne, Brennen, Berend, Hughes, Ar-
nold, and Stephens.

ROYAL STRAND THEATRE.
Sole Lessee and Manageress. Mrs. Swanborongh.
This EVENING. at 7.30, THE WID: 1W HUNT. Messrs. Bel-
ford. Clarke: Miss Button. THE FIELD OF THE CLOTH
OF GOLD : Messrs. Thorne, James, Fenton; NI esdames Maria
-,ongmore, B. Goodall. T ydia Maitland, Claire, and Hughes. To
,onclude with HUE AND DYE.

QUEEN'S THEATRE, LONG-ACRE.
Manager, Mr. W. H. Liston.
THIS EPENTSH, DOT. Messrs. T. L. Toole, S. Emery, W. H
Stephens, C. Wyndham. and L. 3rough; It' esdames Montagne,
Rignold, Maxe, and Ecerard. And THE GNOME KING
Toole. With A RACE FOR A DINNER
London, England, 1869-01-26

THEATRE-ROYAL, HAY3IARKET.

Tars EVENING, INTRIGUE. Messrs. Howe, Kendal, and
Mts.. F. Wright. Mier which, HOME: Messrs. Sothern, Chip-.
pendale. &c. ; Mesdames Cavendish, Burke, &c. Concluding
with THE FRIGHTFUL HAIR: Messrs. Compton, Kendal,
Buckatone, jun., Weathsrsby, &c. ; Mesdames Wright, Burke,
Gwynn, au Commence at 7.
London, England, 1869-01-26

THE EARL OF MALMESBURY.

The Conservative papers announce the retirement
of the Earl of Malmesbury from the leadership of
the Opposition in the House of Lords. Considerable
surprise was felt at the time that he undertook the
Conservative chieftainship in the Upper House
eleven months ago. It was thought that he was by
no means strong enough to do battle with such men
as Earl Granville and the Earl of Clarendon. Appa-
rently the ex-Privy Seal seems to have arrived at the
same conclusion, and although he will give an official
dinner to his political friends at the opening of Par-
liament, it is stated that this will be his last act as a
political leader. As his lordship is only 62, it is pos-
sible that he may take office again. We presume
that the leadership of the Tory peers will now de-
volve upon Lord Cairns. At the present time that
nobleman is in Rome, having been ordered abroad
for the winter by his medical advisers.
London, England, 1869-01-26

WATER-MARKS.

Paper manufacturers who take orders from banks,
beware. Do you use a water-mark in preparing
cheque paper ? Mind what you are about, for you
are breaking the law. Water-marks are luxuries
which manufacturers of paper for the Bank of England
alone may indulge in. Cheque and other paper must
be plain. The Bank of England is willing to look
charitably on your case for once, believing that you
have no intention to break the law ; so, in conse-
quence of your ignorance, they will not put it in
force. But you must be very sorry, and not do it
again, for the directors have issued a circular for-
bidding any trespassing on their privileges. No more
bank paper containing water-marks may be manufac-
tured.
London, England, 1869-01-26

THE DIGGINGS IN SCOTLAND.

There appears to be no doubt that gold does exist
in Sutherlandshire ; but hitherto it has been found
in such small quantities as scarcely to be worth
working. One old Australian, more successful than
the rest, has made 10s. a day, and has had to walk
twenty miles a day. The climate is atrocious. The
Duke of Sutherland, the lord of the county, will not
say what he means to do—whether the diggers
will be allowed to work in peace and quietness, or
whether he will turn round upon them with a sic vos
non voids. These three considerations—the poorness of
the yield, the inclemency of the weather, and the un-
certainty of the tenure—are quite sufficient to pre-
vent any rush to these Scotch diggings.
London, England, 1869-01-26

7/XPLA NA'

Barometer corrected and reduced to 32 deg. at sea level. The
letter r, rising ; f, falling ; 5, steady—indicates direction of motion
of the mercury within last 14 hours. Thermometer exposed in
shade. Extreme Force with its Direction during last 24 hours,
Z.—calm. Weather : b.—blue sky ; c.—clouds, detached ; f.- fog ;
b.—hall ; I.—lightning ; m.—misty, hazy ; o.—overcast, dull ; r.—
rain ; s.—snow ; t.—thunder. Rain-fall, snow or hail (melted)
daring last 24 hours. Bea disturbance.