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London, England, 1869-02-05

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T A'S F A I T
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London, England, 1869-02-05

Bank of England Returns.

An Account, pursuant to t]
cap. 32, for the week onding I

the Act 7th and Bth Victoria,
Wednesday, Feb. 3, 1869.
P ARTMENT.
Governmt. Debt £11,015,100
Other Securities 3,984,900
Gold Coin and
Bullion
Silver Bullion

ISSUE DE
Notes issued ~...£32,419,72.5

£32,449,725
BANKING D.

£32,449,725

Proprietors'Capi-
tal £14,553,000
Beat 3,363,473
Public Deposits
(includingla-
chequer, Sav-
ings' Banks,
Commissioners
of National
Debt, and Div.

?.PARTMENT.
Governnit. Secu-
rities(including
Dead Weight
Annuity) .... £14,026,710
Other Securities 16,996,526
Notes 8,628,035
Gold and Silver

Cuiu ... . 7.7,.. ... . 1,061,480

Acconuts 4,570,925
Other Deposits.. 17,735,765
Seven Days And
other Bills..

489,588

X 40,712,761

(1 EOR

£40,712,751.
E Forams, Cltief Cushier.

EX7RAORDINAI 1' ATTACK UPON AND
DEATH OF A POLICE-CONSTABLE.

D Fridy.
Pelicc-constab!e Joseph Gellts met withXFOR his, death last
night. Being in,the Friars, where there was a crowd as-
sembled, he endeavoured to clear the pathway, and was
assailed by a marriA woman named Cog, wife of a tailor,
who struck him a heavy blow on thie back part d the
head with a platter, thereby inflicting a severe wound
and rendering him sanseless. He fell down and was then
struck by several persons. Upon getting up, partly
ic-
sensible, he ran away, the crowd following Lim, and as it
was dark (a quarter past 8 o'clock) ho could not see where
he was going, and rushed into the Isis, which runs at tho
bottom of the Friars, and was drowned.
London, England, 1869-02-05

TUB DEBBY AND THE UNIVERSITY BOAT RACE.

Uncertainty is the spirit of sport—at least of the
"sport" which England loves to patronise. And
uncertainty has marked the two public sport days of
the year. Nobody has known whether either the Derby
or the Oxford and Cambridge boat race would take
place. It is simultaneously announced that they will
both "come off " in due time. Cambridge has not
shown the white feather, but has sent the challenge
to the sister university, which is necessary for the
friendly contention between the two shades of blue.
The difficulty in "the Derby" matter has been settled.
And so two of the most important events of the
sporting year, as far as the public are concerned,
will take place. It is worth while, perhaps, to com-
pare the two. In the one case there is no money
concerned, betting is very "mild," and the crowd
which assembles on the shores of the Thames and
swarms on the bridges under which the boats pass
consists of those who come to see the race for its own
sake ; and they go home to breakfast after their
wish has been gratified. In the other case, excite-
ment, dissipation, high betting, hard drinking, and
ruin rule the hour by turns.
London, England, 1869-02-05

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SPORTING INTEL LIGENCE —This Deli

BENTINCK CLUB—THIS DAY.
WATERLOO CUP.
100 to 15 agst Lord Lurgan's nomination (taken)
1G to 1 agst Mr. Paterson's nomination (taken)
LINCOLNSHIRE HANDICAP.
14 to I ag,t Silonus (taken)
25 to 1 abet Choral (taken)
100 to 4 agst Typhoeus (taken and offered)

VICTORIA CLUB BETTING—THIS DAY.
LINCOLN HANDICAP.
ICO to 8 agst Monarch of the Glen (offered)
100 to 7 agst Silenus (taken and offered)
100 to G agst Friday (taken)
100 to 6 agst Typhoeus (offered)
25 to 1 agst Lady Coventry (taken and wanted)
25 to 1 agst Choral (taken and offered)
33 to 1 egit Drummer (taken)
33 to 1 agst Ih:was (taken)
33 to 1 agst Warrington (taken)
40 to 1 agst Van A mburgh (taken)
66 to 1 agst Mr. Pitt (taken and offered)
LIVERPOOL GRAND NATIONAL.
10 to 1 agst Colonel (offered-11 to 1 wanted)
100 to 8 agst Harcourt (offered-100 to 7 taken)
25 to 1 agst Tathwell (offered)
40 to 1 agst Barbarian (taken)
40 to 1 agst Bishopton (taken and offered)
40 to 1 aget Alcibiade (offered)
2000 to 30 agst Pensioner (taken)
1000 to 15 agst Bristles (offered)
CHESTER CUP.
9 to 1 on the field (offered)
83 to 1 agst Dalby (offered-40 to 1 taken)
50 to 1 agst Birthday (taken)
THE DERBY.
7to 1 agst Belladrum (offered)

SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.

CARMARTHEN HUNT MEETING.
THURSDAY.
COUNTY MEMBE t'S' PLATE.
Corkscrew..
London, England, 1869-02-05

rUHE "SUN" NEWSPAPER.-G. R. GLENIE
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8.; Starch-green, 8; Woolwich, 7.30; Uxbridge, 9.20; Watford,
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London, England, 1869-02-05

AMERICA.

The New York journals publish the full text of the
treaty between England and the United States. Its pro-
visions are identical with those given some time ago in
these columns, and, except that the phraseology might be
improved, the document contains nothing noteworthy.
The Times correspondent says that there will be no difficulty
in the Senate respecting the San Juan and the naturalisa-
tion treaties, but that affecting the Alabama claims will
meet with some opposition.

Virginia is beginning to look more favourably upon recon-
struction. The Virginians at first rejected it with contempt,
and resolved to re-enter the Union without any conditions
after having themselves abolished slavery. But they are
now, says the correspondent of the Daily News, getting
tired of waiting for the downfall of the Radicals and the
accession of the Democratic party to power. The
event is more than ever remote. The Reconstruction
Act may be " null and void," but, there being no
chance of its repeal, it might clearly just as well be
of full force and effect. "So they have come to the
conclusion that they had better meet the Radicals half-
way, and propose something by way of compromise.
A deputation, made up of some of the leading politicians,
is accordingly now in Washington, seeking to effect an
arrangement by which the State may be brought back into
the Union, with negro suffrage, but without the common
school system." They appear to hope that the ignorance
of the voters may in some respects make up for the exten-
sion of the suffrage. The writer, however, does not expect
much from their labours—they are so notorious as obstruc-
tionists ; but this attempt at compromise shews that the
party is beginning to give up the old game, and that the
band of time is already blotting out the evil results of the
civil war. The South is rapidly recovering.
Although the Senate paised the Copper Tariff Bill,
thus taking another step in the direction opposed to free
trade, yet the measure was subjected to some rude
assaults from some of the ablest members of the House.
The argument for the bill was that the copper interest of I
the Lake Superior region was languishing, and indeed must
perish unless it received protection. But Senator Ferry held
that this cry 'had been raised on two or three
occasions within a few years, and yet the
copper production of the Lake Superior district
had increased. The companies had been working
with a large nominal, but very little paid-up capital ; had
involved themselves in mining stock speculation, and, in-
stead of extricating themselves, applied to the Govern-
ment. Another senator said that to single out one inte-
rest and legislate specially for it, was a blunder which had
already produced evil results, and yet Congress was about
to repeat it. None of the speakers, in fact, defended
the bill, except on the ground that it would help the dis-
trict in question.
It 18 unaerstooa tnat tne negotiations between vat,
United States and Colombia for the right of constructing
the Darien ship canal have failed.
London, England, 1869-02-05

ItECALCMIANT GUARDIANS.

The Holborn guardians, undeterred by Mr.
Goschen's letter informing them that it was for them
to obey, not discuss, the law, are still determined
upon resistance; still resolved that they will not join
themselves to a district for the purpose of building
a pauper asylum. The Shoreditch guardians have
strengthened them in this determination by expres-
sions of sympathy. Al meeting of the Holborn
board has just been held to consider the best way of
fighting the central board. Reporters were carefully
excluded. There are some men who love darkness
rather than light, for a very sufficient cause.
London, England, 1869-02-05

EDUCATION.

Public opinion on education is being matured, and
we are likely soon to know the opinion of Parlia-
ment on the matter. It is announced that Mr.
Melly, M.P. for Stoke, will, as soon as Parliament
re-assembles, call the attention of the House of
Commons "to the numbers of children in our
large towns who are growing up without any
education, unaffected either by the educational
clauses of the Factories Act or by voluntary efforts,
and to move for a select committee to inquire, and,
if possible, to suggest a remedy for this serious state
of matters." It was Mr. Bruce who, while in
office, brought in and tried to pass a
bill on education, lie is hardly likely to neglect the
subject now. Mr. Lowe's former official life was
spent in the educational department, and there are
several other enthusiastic education reformers in the
Government. Education will scarcely be neglected
in the Reformed Parliament.
London, England, 1869-02-05

IllE DERBY DIFFICULTY.

No further doubt need be entertained as to the fate of
the Derby and Oaks of 1869 and 1870, for the difficulty has
been settled at last on the following terms: The Grand Stand
Association is to pay Mr. Studd the .£2,500 premium ori-
ginally demanded, and also the £l,OOO a year rental fcr
the ground required ; and they are to have a 21 years'
lease of the same, terminable at seven or fourteen years.
Mr. Studd gives half the £2 500 bonus, to be run fur at
Epsom this year.

MARKETS-2 LllB DAY.

MARK LANE.

The receipts of wheat from Essex and Kent wero only
mojerate, and the quality was but middling. In both red
and white parcels sales progressed slowly at about late
rates.

LIVERPOOL COTTON.
February s.—Sales probably 15,000 bales. Market
firm and advancing.
London, England, 1869-02-05

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RATES OF PASSAGE.
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First Ulass 7OO fr.
Second Class 425 fr.
Third Class
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From Paris to New York, via Havre or Brest, including
rail way ticket, 725 fr. ; second class, 440 fr. ; third class
285 fr.

WEST INDIES AND MEXICO.

Leave St. Nazaire on the 16th ofeaci;;Onth for St.
Thomas, Havana, Vera Cruz, New Orleans, Porto Rico,
Haiti, Santiago de Cuba, Guadeloupe, Martinique.
JAPAN, NORTH AND SOUTH PACIFIC, AND
CENTRAL AMERICA (via Panama).
Leave St. Nazaire on the Bth of each month for Mar-
tinique, St. Martha (United States of Columbia), Colon,
Aspinwall (Isthmus of Panama), La Guayra, Porto Ca-
bello, Guadeloupe, Trinidad, Demerara, Paramaribo,
Cayenne, &c., Callao, Valparaiso, &c., San Jose, La Union,
San Francisco, China, and Japan.
Hand books, with full details of all the routes of this
company, can be had of

STRINGER, PEMBBROKE, and Co.,
Agents, 8, Austinfriars, London, E.C.

THE MUTUAL LIFE ASSURANCE
SOCIETY.—Every Policy effected with this Society by the
31st inst. will have the advantage of one year in every Annual
Bonus.

The Directors give notice that the Policies of the Society be
come Indisputable, and are relieved of all conditions (except
payment of the annual premiums), when they have remained
unchallenged for five years, and the life assured has completed
his 30th year.

The bonus additions allotted by the Society aro highly satisfac-
tory. In a recent claim the addition to a £l,OOO assurance, dated
1845, amounted to £l,OlO, making the total payment £2,010.

CHARLES INGALL, Actuary.
No. 39, King-street, Cheapside,
London, December, 1863.

'ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY.
HEAD OFFICES:
Royal Insurance Buildings Lombard-street, London.
Royal Insurance Buildings North John-street, Liverpool.
CAPITAL, TWO MILLIONS STERLING.
Total Annual Revenue exceeds 4800,000
Accumulated Funds in hand £1,500,000
LIFE DEPARTMENT.
Life and Annuity Funds....
SPECIAL ADVANTAGES—
Exemption of Assured from Liability of Partnership.
BONUSES among the largest ever declared by any Company.
Profits divided every five years.
All new Life Insurances now effected will become entitled
to an Increased Share of the Profits.
FIRE DEPARTMENT.
Premiums in 1867 £46),553.•
REDUCTION OF DUTY.—Since this first took place the increase
of business of the ROYAL has exceeded that of any other Office,
as shown by Government Returns.
`Prompt and liberal settlement of Losses.
JOHN H. McLAREN, Manager.
JOHN B. JOHNSTON, Secretary in London.
London, England, 1869-02-05

PHE LATEST EDITION of " THE SUN "
supplied as so pn as published, containing all the LATEST
SEWS and SPORTING INTELLIGENCE, by H W HARRIS,
,'ewspaper Agent, 4, Blackfriars-road, London, S.

THE "SUN" NEWSPAPER.-G. R. GLENIE
delivers the L 4TE EDITION at Chelsea, 7.40; Kilburn.
8,; Starch-green, 8; Woolwich, 7.30; Uxbridge, 9.20; Watford,
9.45.
London, England, 1869-02-05

VIE "SUN" NE WSPAPER.--G. It. G LEN lE,
Sporting Library, 4. Connamit-terrace, Edgeware-road,
lelivers the LAT I,: IDITION of " THF, SUN " at the earliest
possible moment after leaving the press. He is able to deliver
Ipics in Town, the Suburbs, and in many parts of the country
it a comparatively early hour the same evening, say 10 miles by
9.45 o'clock
Orders by pos punctually attended to
London, England, 1869-02-05

LICENSED VICTUALLERS' GUARDIAN
ft. GLENIE, of the Storting Library,
tit• 4, Connaught-terrace, Hyde-park, London, W., begs to
mom his customers, and the Licensed Victuallers in general,
hat ho has been appointed Agent for the above-named paper in
ddition to his agency for the Sporting Edition of " THE SUN,"
nd can supply the same on Friday evening, if required, in town
Ir country.

G. R. d. begs to inform the Trade that Lie is Agent for the
:ATEST EDITION of "THE SUN," and can supply it earlier
i)an any other man in London or Country the evening of publi
cation. No connection with any other persons. Bally's, Ruin
Wright's, and 21-Call's Guides. All the Daily Papers, Maga
lines, and Periodicals as soon as published. Agent for the Joint
Cock Coal CJimpany. Orders by post attended to.
London, England, 1869-02-05

BOURSE, Feb. 3.—Th
closed as follows :

41 per Cont. ...... 103
End of month...
3 per Cent ......... 70 92
End of month,.. 71 07;
Credit Mobilier 292 50
End of month_ 298 75
Credit Foncier _1570
End of month... -
RAILWAY
"

Bank Shares 3025
lit&Pati Loan
End of month —
Mexican Loan
Do. Bonds
Spanish Threes
Home Debt
Deferred —
Cash
Orleans .....
Northern
Lyons and Mediterranean
Southern._ 570
Western
Eastern .. ........................ 575-
Sardinian
Austrian
Lombard 4?21
North of Spain
Saragossa
Roman 471

It is announced that Mr. Harry George Gordon,
one of the directors of Overend, Gurney, and Co.

(Limited), and now under prosecution, has re-
signed his post at the board of the Oriental Bank
Corporation, of which he was chairman.
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London, England, 1869-02-05

BENEVOLENT SOCIETY OF ST. PATRICK.
tinder the Patronage of
HER MAJESTY AND H.R.H. THE PRINCE OF WALES.
The Committee have much pleasure in announcing that the
Earl of CORK has consented to preside at the 86th ANNIVER-
SARY FESTIVAL of this Society, which will be celebrated at
WILLIS'S Rooms, on St. Patrick's Day, the lith of March next.
Lists of Vice-Presidents and Stewards will shortly be published.
The Committee earnestly solicit co-operation and support.
THOMAS KIPPAX KING, JrN., Secretary.
Stamford-street, S.E.

THEATRE ROYAL, DRURY-LANE
Sole Lessee and Manager, air. F. B. Chatterton.

„ Special Morning Performances 'of the Grand Pr ntomime on
every Wednesnay and Saturday during the Christmas Holida3 s
THIS EVENING, will be performed MY WIFE'S OUT.
To be followed by the Great Christmas Pantomime, entitled
RIMALKIN THE GREAT; OR, HARLEQUIN Puss IN BOOTS.
cc)) THE MILLER'S SONS, with new and magnificent Scenery
oy Mr. Wm. Beverley. Characters in the Opening by the entire
strength Of the company. In the Harlequinade a Double Troupe
of Pantomimists; and combining the grandest stage effects of
any Pantomime ever produced at this theatre. Doors open at
half-past 6, commence at 7. Box-office open from 10 till 5 daily.
London, England, 1869-02-05

LAMENIABLE HUIV7ING ACCIDENT.

LEEDS, Feb. 4.
A sad fatality attended the meeting of the York
and Ainstay foxhounds to-day, being no less than
the sacrifice of four or more lives.

The hounds met at 11 o'clock at Stainley-house,
near Ripley. A fox was soon found, and it crossed
the river Ure, a tributary of the Ouse, which runs
through York to the Humber.

A number of the gentlemen of the hunt, with the
whipper-in of the hounds, proceeded to cross the
river with their horses in a boat.
The report states that 13 horses with their riders
were in the boat, and that the stream was much
swollen.

This boat was what is called a craned or drawn
boat. From some cause not yet fully explained
the boat was upset, and the fatal consequences were
what we have stated as to human life. Several
horses were also drowned.

Among those gentlemen whose lives were sacri-
ficed were Sir Charles Slingsby, of Scriven-park,
near Knaresborough ; Mr. Robinson, of York ;
Mr. Lloyd, of Thirsk ; and Mr. Orvis, the whip-
per-in. _ _

- Two men in charge of the boat, father and son,
were also drowned.

Thus altogether six persons are reported to have
been drowned.

The dreadful accident, which was observed by
many of the followers of the hounds, has caused
deep sorrow in a large district of the country, and
it will plunge many highly respectable families into
mourning.
London, England, 1869-02-05

INDEMNITY MUTUAL MARINE
ASSUR &NOE COMPANY,
_ _

<IC, Great Winchester-street, London.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, That the Annual Dividend, due to
the Shareholders on their Capital in this Company to the 31st
December last, will he Paid ou ➢londay, the let day of February
next, by Warrants, which will be forwarded to each Proprietor
on that day; also, that the Books of the Company for the transfer
of Shares will be Closed from Tuesday, the 19th January, until
Thursday, the 4th February.
FRANCIS STEPHENS, Secretary.
13th January, 1809.,
London, England, 1869-02-05

CUBA.

Besides the insurrection in the interior of the island, an
outbreak has just occurred in Havannah itself. General
Dulce telegraphed that the rising was so insignificant as
not to deserve mention, but private telegrams attach some
importance to it. Considering that the great revolt still
flourishes, it is at all events a bad symptom. The
insurgent army is given as at least 10,000 strong.

STEEPLECHASE FIXTURES.
FEBRUARY
Chippenham 10, 11 I Pontefract 18, 19
Streatham 11, 12 Boston
Newbridge 15 Windsor 22, 23
I
Lincoln l4, 17 St. Albans 23, 21
Morton-in-Marsh lB Derby .. 25
D I Darrow lB, 19 Baschurch 2G

M AItC IT.

Liverpool 3
Shrewsbury .... 5, 6
Mallon
Rugby (Grand Mil.) 8, 9
Kingsbury 19, 13
-_

West Somerset 15, 16
York 17
Crowkerne lB, 19
Chepstow 29, 30

Aldershot 1, 2
Bromley 1, .)
Abergavenny . 1, 2
Lichfield ..6, 7
Southdown Hunt —7
Cambridge ... 7, 8
Cheltenham 7, 8

TL.

' I Streatham B, 9
Royal Artily., Woolwich...B
Knighton
I Ludlow l5, 16
Tonbury... 2l
Croydon 22, 23
Co. Louth & Ardeo 27, 28
'AY.

Limerick Hunt 4
Eglinton Hunt 6, 7'l

ISt. Albans .. ...... 13
West Drayt0n......... ....... 17
ILY.

Kingsbury 9
AUGUST.

St. Albansminummummtimmitommimirmittiommol7
London, England, 1869-02-05

THE DERBY AND THE UNIVERSITY BOAT RACE.

Uncertainty is the spirit of sport—at least of the
sport" which England loves to patronise. And
uncertainty has marked the two public sport days of
the year. Nobody has known whether either the Derby
or the Oxford and Cambridge boat race would take
place. It is simultaneously announced that they will
both " come off " in due time. Cambridge has not
shown the white feather, but has sent the challenge
to the sister university, which is necessary for the
friendly contention between the two shades of blue.
The difficulty in "the Derby" matter hasbeen settled.
And so two of the most important events of the
sporting year, as far as the public are concerned,
will take place. It is worth while, perhaps, to com-
pare the two. In the one case there is no money
concerned, betting is very " mild," and the crowd
which assembles on the shores of the Thames and
swarms on the bridges under which the boats pass
consists of those who come to see the race for its own
sake ; and they go home to breakfast after their
wish has been gratified. In the other case, excite-
ment, dissipation, high betting, bard drinking, and
ruin rule the hour by turns.
London, England, 1869-02-05

DR. SCOTT'S BILIOUS and LIVER
IL/ PILLS.—A NE PER-FAILING REMEDY.—Pre-
pared without any mercurial ingredient, from the recipe
of Dr. Scott, Bromley, Kent, will. be found invaluable to
all who suffer from biliousand liver complaints, indiges-
tion, wind, spasms, giddiness, dizziness of the eyes, &c.
For habitual costiveness, as a family aperient medicine,
and as a purifier of the blood, they are truly excellent ;
mild in their operation and grateful to the stomach, they
create appetite, promote digestion, and strengthen the
whole nervous system.—Prepared only and sold by W.
Lambert, chemist, 8, King William-street, Charing-cross,
London, and by most druggists, in boxes, is. lid., and
three times the quantity in one, 2s. 9d. Be sure to ask for
Dr. Scott's Bilious and Liver Pills. The genuine are a
square green package, with " William Lambert" engraved
on the stamp.

MR. HOWARD, SURGEON-DENTIST, 52,
Fleet-street, has introduced an entirely now de-
scription of ARTIFICIAL TEETH, fixed without
springs, wires, or ligatures. They so perfectly resemble
the natural teeth as not to be distinguished from ori-
ginals by the closest observer ; they will never change
colour or decay, and will be found superior to any teeth
ever before used. This method does not require the
extraction of roots, or any painful operation, and will
support and preserve teeth that are loose, and is gua-
ranteed to restore articulation and mastication. Decayed
teeth stopped and rendered sound and useful in masti-
cation.

52, Fleet-street. At home from 10 till 5.

SCIENTIFIC AND ORNAMENTAL PRESENTS.
ORNAMENTS for the Drawing-room, Library,
k-1 and Dining-room, consisting of a new and elegant as-
sortment of VASES, Figures, Groups, Candlesticks, Obe-
lisks, Inkstands, beautiful inlaid Tables, Paper Weights,
&c., in Italian, Alabaster, Parian, Marble, Bronze, Derby-
shire Spar, &c. Imported and manufactured by JAMES
TENNANT, Mineralogist to her Majesty, 149, Strand,
N.C., London.
Mr. Tennant arranges elementary collections of ROCKS,
MINERALS, and FOSSILS to illustrate the new edition
of Lyell's Elements of Geology ; they will greatly facili-
tate the interesting' study of MINERALOGY and
GEOLOGY, and can be Lad at 2,5, 10, 20, 50, to 500
guineas each.
PRACTICAL INSTRUCTION in GEOLOGY and
MINERALOGY is given by Mr. TENNANT, F.G.S., at
149, Strand.
London, England, 1869-02-05

glaring case. A literary man, well known in two
of the three capitals of the kingdom had
fallen into evil habits, and it was deemed expedient
by his friends that he should break off from old associates
and leave the country. This was the more necessary as
he was heavily in debt. He received his nomination while
in a sponging house. But these nominations are conditional
on passing a satisfactory probation of three months' training
at the Foreign Office. The friends of the selected consul knew
that he would have little chance of being confirmed if he
had to undergo that ordeal, since his love for the cup which
does not cheer but does inebriates would be sure to get
him into trouble before he had been at Whitehall a week.
What was to be done? The consul-designate was fully
equal to the occasion. He went down and saw the
noble lord who then presided at the Foreign Office,
and said, " I think you will admit, my lord, that a
Quarterly reviewer can hardly be expected to submit to
an examination. If your lordship wishes to ask any ques-
tions about arithmetic, I shall be very happy to send my
little boy." My lord was quite satisfied with this proposal,
the consul designate became consul actual, and is now in a
land where his love for the truth-inspiring liquid may be
gratified at a small cost.
What becomes of " secret service money"? Of course
no one is likely to answer that question, because to do so
would defeat the very object for which the money was
granted. Still, I should like to know why, when the sum
usually allotted for that purpose is £lO,OOO a, year it was
last year £28,000.

Times are still very bad in the City, though there is a
slight upward tendency. Among other trades severely
affected is the building trade, and I am told that there
are many firms which are struggling with difficulty to
keep afloat. One eminent firm engaged in very large
works at the West-end has lately failed ; and there is
always a tendency to follow suit.
We are, it seems, to have a centenary of Scott in 1871.
Meanwhile, every one, both in England and France,
seems to forget that 1869 is the hundredth anniversary of
the birth of Wellington and Napoleon. But arena cedant
stylo ; the sword has given place to the pen—writers to
warriors, thank heaven.

MISCELLANEOUS NEWS.
London, England, 1869-02-05

RECALCITRANT GUARDIANS.

The Holborn guardians, undeterred by Mr.
Goschen's letter informing them that it was for them
to obey, not discuss, the law, are still determined
upon resistance; still resolved that they will not join
themselves to a district for the purpose of building
a pauper asylum. The Shoreditch guardians have
strengthened them in this determination by expres-
sions of sympathy. A meeting of the Holborn
board has just been held to consider the best way of
fighting the central board. Reporters were carefully
excluded. There are some men who love darkness
rather than light, for a very sufficient cause.
London, England, 1869-02-05

EDUCATION.

Public opinion on education is being matured, and
we are likely soon to know the opinion of Parlia-
ment on the matter. It is announced that Mr.
Melly, M,P. for Stoke, will, as soon as Parliament
re-assembles, call the attention of the House of
Commons "to the numbers of children in our
large towns who are growing up without any
education, unaffected either by the educational
clauses of the Factories Act or by voluntary efforts,
and to move for a select committee to inquire, and,
if possible, to suggest a remedy for this serious state
of matters." It a Mr. Bruce who, while in
office, brought in and tried to pass a
bill on education. He is hardly likely to neglect the
subject now. Mr. Lowe's former official life was
spent in the educational department, and there are
several other enthusiastic education reformers in the
Government. Education will scarcely be neglected
in the Reformed Parliament.
London, England, 1869-02-05

711 E DERBY DIFFICULTY.

No further doubt need be entertained as to the fate of
the Derby and Oaks of 18G9 and 1870, for the difficulty has
been settled at last on the following terms: The Grand Stand
Association is to pay Mr. Studd the £2,500 premium ori-
ginally demanded, and also the £l,OOO a year rental fcr

the ground required; and they are to have a 21 years'
lease of the same, terminable at seven or fourteen years.
Mr. Studd gives half the £2 50u bonus, to be run fur at
Epsom this year.

MAIIKE7 S-21118 DAY.

MARK LANE.

The receipts of wheat from Essex and Kent were only
moierate, and the quality was but middling. In both red
and white parcels sales progressed slowly at about late
rates.

LIVERPOOL COTTON.
February s.—Sales probably 15,000 bales. Market
firm and advancing.
London, England, 1869-02-05

CUBA.

Besides the insurrection in the interior of the island, an
outbreak has just occurred in Havannah itself. General
Dulce telegraphed that the rising was so insignificant as
not to deserve mention, but private telegrams attach some
importance to it. Considering that the great revolt still
flourishes, it is at all events a bad symptom. The
insurgent army is given as at least 10,000 strong.
London, England, 1869-02-05

GLOBE THEATRE-ROYAL.
Sole Proprietor and Manager, Mr. Sefton Parry.

At 7, A HAPPY FAMILY. 7.30, CYRIL'S SUCCESS. 9.'0,
BROWN AND THE BRAHMINS: Messrs. Marshall, Warner,
David fisher, Andrews, Hurlston, and J. Clarke; Mesdames C.
Thorne, L. Morgan, Brennan, Fountain. Arnold, Henrade, Be
rend, Hughes, and Stephens.
London, England, 1869-02-05

E "SUN" NE ‘VSPAPER.—G. R. G LEN lE,
Sport;ng Library. 4. Connaught-terrace, Edgeware-road,
Delivers the LAT rioN of "Tlll' SUN " at the earliest
oossible moment after leaving the press. He is able to deliver
topics in Town, the Suburbs, and in many parts of the country
at a comparatively early hour the same evening, say 40 miles by
9.45 o'clock
London, England, 1869-02-05

RUPTURES.—BY ROYAL LETTERS PATENT.
WHITE'S MOC-MAIN LEVER TRUSS
(Perfected and Exhibited in the Great Exhibitions
of 1851 and 1862) is allowed by upwards of Five Hundred
Medical men to be the most effective invention in
the curative treatment of HERNIA. Tho use of a steel
spring, so often hurtful in its effects, is here avoided—a
soft bandage being worn round the body, while tho requi-
site resisting power is supplied by the Moc-Main Pad and
Patent Lever, fitting with so much ease and closeness that
it cannot be detected and may be worn during sleep. A
descriptive circular may be had, and the truss, which can-
tot fail to fit, forwnrdei by post, on the circumference of
the body, two inches below the hips, being sent to the
manufacturer,
Mr. JOAN WHITE, 228, Piccadilly, London.
A Single Truss, 165., 215., 265. Gd., and 31s. 6d. Postage,
Is. A. Double Truss, 31s. d., 425., and 525. 6d. Postage,
ls. Bd. An Umbilical Truss, 425. and 525. 6d. .I"ostage,
ls. 10d.

...........,..
Post-office Orders to be made payable to John White,
Post-office, Piccadilly.

NEW PATENT
_I FLAS TIC STOCKINGS,
KNEE-CAPS, &c., for Varicose Veins and all cases
of Weakness and Swelling of the Legs, Sprains, &c. They
are porous, light in texture, and inexpensive, and are
drawn on like an ordinary stocking. Price 4s. 6d., 7s. 6d.,
10s., and 16s. each. Postage, 6d.
JOHN WHITE, Manufacturer, 228, Piccadilly.
London, England, 1869-02-05

VRIENDLESS AND FALLEN.—LONDON
F MULE PREVENTIVE and REFORMATORY IN - STITUTION.

President—Rev. CAxox DALE.
CONTRIBUTIONS for the support of the Homes in 1863 aro ear-
nestly solicited, which may be sent to bankers, Messrs. Blon
quet, Salt, and Co., 73, Lombard street, K. C.; Francis Nicholls,
Xsq. -(of the Committee), 14, Old Jewry Chambers, E.O.
B. W. THOMAS Sec., 200, Euston-road, N.W.
London, England, 1869-02-05

DR. SCOTT'S BILIOUS and LIVER
PILLS.—A NEVER-FAILING REMEDY.—Pre-
pared without any mercurial ingredient, from the recipe
of Dr. Scott, Bromley, Kent, will be found invaluable to
all who suffer from bilious and liver complaints, indiges-
tion, wind, spasms, giddiness, dizziness of the eyes, &c.
For habitual costiveness, as a family aperient medicine,
and as a purifier of the blood, they are truly excellent ;
mild in their operation and grateful to the stomach, they
create appetite, promote digestion, and strengthen the
whole nervous system.—Prepared only and sold by W.
Lambert, chemist, 8, King William-street, Charing cross,
London, and by most druggists, in boxes, is. 10., and
three times the quantity in one, 2s. 9d. Be sure to ask for
Dr. Scott's Bilious and Liver Pills. The genuine are a
square green package, with " William Lambert" engraved
on the stamp.

R. HOWARD, SURGEON-DENTIST, 52,
Fleet-street, has introduced an entirely new de-
scription of ARTIFICIAL TEETH, fixed without
springs, wires, or ligatures. They so perfectly resemble
the natural teeth as not to be distinguished from the ori-
ginals by the closest observer; they will never change
colour or decay, and will be found superior to any teeth
ever before used. This method does not require the
extraction of roots, or any painful operation, and will
support and preserve teeth i hat are loose, and is gua-
ranteed to restore articulation and mastication. Decayed
teeth stopped and rendered sound and useful in masti-
cation.
London, England, 1869-02-05

BENEVOLENT SOCIETY OF ST. PATRICK. THEATRE ROYAL, DRURY-LANE.
Sole Lessee and Manager, Mr. F. B. Chatterton.
Under the Patronage of Special Morning Performances of the Grand Pantomime on
HER MAJESTY AND H.R.H. THE PRINCE OF WALES. every Wednesuay and Saturday during the Christmas Holida3s
The Committee have much pleasure in announcing that the THIS EVENING, will be performed MY WIFE'S OUT.
Earl of CORK has consented to preside at the 86th ANNIVER- To be followed by the Great Christmas Pantomime, entitled
FARY FESTIVAL of this society, which will be celebrated at RIMALKIN THE GREAT; OR, HARLEQUIN Puss IN BOOTS,
WiLus's Rooms, on St. Patrick's Day, the 17th of March next. IND THE MILLER'S SONS, with new and magnificent Scenery
Lists of Vice-Presidents and Stewards will shortly be published. ey Mr. Wm. Beverley. Characters in the Opening by the entire
The Committee earnestly solicit co-operation and support. strength of the company. In the Harlequinade a Double Troupe
of Pantomimists ; and combinin., the grandest stage effects of
THOMAS KIPPAX. KING, JUN., Secretary. any Pantomime ever produced at's this theatre. Doors open at
Stamford-street, S.E. half-past 8, commence at 7. Box-office open from 10 till 5 daily.
London, England, 1869-02-05

NOTHING IMPOSSIBLE.

A GUA. AMARELLA restores the Human Hair
to its pristine hue, no matter at What /We.
;NO. G9SNELL and CO. have at length, with the aid
of one of tie most eminent Chemists, succeeded in perfect-
ing this wonderful liquid. It is now offered to the public
in a more concentrated form, and at a lower price.
Sold in bottles, 3s. each ; also 55., 7s. 6d., and 15s. each.
including brush.

Red Rnll Wharf, Angel-passage, 93, Upper Thames-
street London, E.C.

PORTING.—J WIN ROBERTS supplies the
v. 7 LAMS V EDITION of "THE SUN " as soon as Pub-
lished.---4, Bath-street, City-road, E.C.

THE LATE EDITION of " THE SUN' at
1_ JAMES SPEEDY'S, "The Wellington," Wellington-street,
Strand.

„HE LATE EDITION of "THE SUN ” a
J. SMITH'S, 39, Bow-street, Covent-garden.

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

town.

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

THEATRE-ROYAL, HAYMARKET.
THIS EVENING, BLUE DEVILQ. Messrs. Howe, Buckstone,
jun., Miss F. Wright. Afier which, HOME: Messrs. Sothern,
Chippendale, &c.: Mesdames Cavendish, Burke, &..c. Concluding
with THE FRIGHTFUL HAIR: Messrs. Compton, Kendal,
Buckatone, jun., Weathershy, &e. ; Mesdames Wright, Burke,
Gwynn, &P Commenc#, at 7.

ATRE-ROYAL, ADELPIIf.
THIS EVENING,TH atE 7, DID you EVER SEND YOUR WIFE
TO CAMBF.RWELL. Mr. G. Belmore, Mrs. L. Murray. At 7.45
MONIE CRISTO. Messrs. Pechter, B. Webster, G. Belmore, A.
Stirling, R. Phillips, Stuart, Ashley; Stephenson, C. J. Smith, W
EL Mane, R. Romer; Mrs. Alfred Mellon, Miss C. Leclercq,
and Mrs. Leigh Murray.

FP.INCESS'S TIIEATRE.
Sole Lessee and Manager, Mr. Vining.
Tars EVENING, at 7, to commence with TUE SECRET. At 8,
AFTER DARK, a, Tale of London Life: Mr Vining, Mr. W. Lacy, Mr. Dominick Murray; Messrs. C. Harcourt, J.
G. Shore,
Maclean, Holston; Miss Emma Barnet and Miss Bose Leclercq
Concluding with MASTER JONES'S BIRTHDAY.

GLOBE THEATRE-ROYAL.
THIS EVENING, at 7, A HAPPY FAMILY. 7.30, CYRIL'S
SUCCESS. 9.40, BROWN AND TIIE BRAHMINS: Messrs.
Marshall, Warner. David Fisher, Andrews, Hurlstone, J. Clarke;
Mesdames Henrade, C. Thorne, Brennen, Berend, Hughes, Ar-
sold, and Stephens.

ROYAL AMPHITHEATRE • AND cincus, lIOLBORN.
THIS EVENING, The Great ('acre Troupe and magnifleent Stud
of 50 Horses: also Alfred Bradbury, M. Clifton, and TILE
IIA.RVELS OF ELECTRICITY.

ROYAL STRAND TrIEATRE.
Sole Lessee and Manageress. Mrs. Swanborough

Tilts iiVENIG.Dt 7.30, Tllh wine) W HUNT. Idessrs. R,l_
ford, Clarke; Miss Baton. THE FIELD OF THE CLOTH
OF GOLD: Messrs. Thorne, .Tames, Fenton; Mesdames Maria
ongmore, B. Goodall, f ydia Maitland, Claire, and Hughes. To
~aneluda with HUE AND DYE

QUEEN'S THEATRE, LONG-ACRE.
Manag,,er, Mr. W. H. Liston.
THIS EVENINO. tOT. Mof:srA. J. L. Toole, S. Emery, W. H
Stenhens. C. Wyndham. end L. trough; lv esdames Montague,
Ilignotd, Ms.xe, and Everard. And THE GNOME RING
Toole. With A RACE FOR A DINNER
London, England, 1869-02-05

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

Be sure to ask for " NORTON'S PILLS," and do not
be persuaded to purchase any of the various imitations
which have sprung up in c:onsequence of the success of
' Norton's Camomile Pills.'
London, England, 1869-02-05

THE LONDON SURGICAL HOME for
DISEASES and ACCIDENTS of WOMEN, for
the Reception of Gentlewomen and Females of Respect-
ability upon a weekly payment. Under the management
of Mr. Baker Brown.
The private medical attendants of the patients are
invited to visit them, and to meet in consultation before
treatment.

Full particulars can be obtained on application to the
Lady-Superintendent, 18, Sto.nley-terrace, Notting-hill,
W. ; or to Mr. Baker Brown, 136, Harley-street, W.
London, England, 1869-02-05

52, Fleet-street. At home from 10 till 5.

SCIENTIFIC AND ORNAMENTAL PRESENTS.
(IRNAMENTS for the Drawing-room, Library,
\--1 and Dining-room, consisting of a new and elegant as-
sortment of VASES, Figures, Groups, Candlesticks, Obe-
lisks, Inkstands, beautiful inlaid Tables, Paper Weights,
&c., in Italian, Alabaster, Farina, Marble, Bronze, Derby-
shire Spar. &c. Imported and manufactured by JAMES
TENNANT, Miueralogist to her Majesty, 149, Strand,
W.C., London.
Mr. Tennant arranges elementary collections of ROCKS,
MINERALS, and FOSSILS to illustrate the new edition
of Lyell's Elements of Geology ; they will greatly facili-
tate the interesting' study of MINERALOGY and
GEOLOGY, and can be had at 2,5, 10, 20, 50, to 500
guineas each.
PRACTICAL INSTRUCTION in GEOLOGY and
MINERALOGY is given by Mr. TENNANT, F.G.S., at
149, strand.
London, England, 1869-02-05

ItIMMEL'S NEW PERFUMED VALEN-
TINES.—The Watteau, the Valentine Fan, the
Shakesperian, the Musical, the Card, the Comic, animated
flowers, the inediteval, Cupid's Magnet, the Flora's Keep-
sake, &c. Detailed list on application.—Rimmel, per-
fumer, 96, Strand; 128, Regent-street; 24, Cornbill.

ONE lIUNDRED & SEVENTY DESTITUTE
ORPHAN CHILDREN are being maintained in the
ROYAL ALBERT ORPHAN ASYLUM, at the moderate rate
of £2.5 per annum each. Funds greatly needed.
CHARLES A.. WALKER, Secretary.
olice, 54, ches,psido, London, E.()
London, England, 1869-11-11

BANK OF

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

DEBTOR.
Nov. 4.
fr. c.
Capital of the Bank 182,500,000
Profits in addition to
Capital (Art. 8, Law,
June 9, 1857) 7,044,776 02 7,044,776 02
Reserve of the Bank

Oct. 28.

182,500,000 -

and its branches 22,105,750 14 22,105,750 14
Reserve of landed pro-
perty 4,000,000 4,000,000
Notes in circulation 1,391,816,800 1,377,278,700
Banknotes to orderand
receipts payable at
sight 42,379,799 61 49,016,309 63
Treasury account cur-
rent creditor 175,197,512 96 197,463,330 53
Current accounts, Paris 314,183,082 98 311,398,161 23
Do. branch banks 53,397 781 44,866,903
Dividends payable 1,056,629 1,089,178
Discounts and sundry
interests
Rediscounted the last
six months
Surplus of receipts not
distributed
Sundries

991,660 33 991,660 38

14,803,843 71 10,629,506 43

Total

The very extensive Distillery now being erected
at Belfast, with all recent improvements for the manufacture of
Irish whisky, by Messrs. DUN VILLE ft Co., who have gained
a world-wide celebrity for their fine old Irish whisky, is to be
called "The Royal Irish Distillery."
London, England, 1869-11-11

THEATRE-ROYAL, HAYMARKET.

Tins 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.

•
Tars EVENT/4G, at 7. MY PRECIOII3 BETSY, Followed
by LOST AT SEA: Mr A. Stirling, Mr G. Belmore, Mr E.
Atkins, Mr Beveridge, Mr Stephenson, Mr Smith, Mr Romer;
Miss Bose Leclercq, Miss Eliza Johnstone, Miss Lennox Grey,
Mrs Leigh Murray. And DOMESTIC ECONOMY: Mr G.
Belmore and Mrs L. Murray.
London, England, 1869-11-11

GREAT PROGRESS OF THE AMNESTY AGITATION.

The amnesty agitators, unable to obtain the
release of the Fenian prisoners, and equally unable
to remain quiet, are filling up their time by quarrelling
with each other. There are two amnesty parties.
The Central Committee confines its endeavours to
petitioning, and similar ineffective and drivelling
measures. An opposition party holds that processions
and other tangible demonstrations are likely
to prove more impressive. Accordingly, when
the Central Committee held a meeting on Tues-
day night, the demonstrationists organised an attack
to punish the supineness of their patriotic
brethren. The committee-room was entered, the
gas was put out, the tables and chairs were broken
up, a minute-book and papers burned, awl finally the
committee themselves had flour thrown in their
faces. After this performance, the effect of which in
promoting tho release of the Fenians must, of course,
be inc3lculable, the demonstration party retired.
Here we have another illustration of the. effects of
giving certain persons plenty of rope.
The Amnesty Association are about to inflict a most
destructive blow upon the Government, the force of
which can hardly fail to produce its effect on
Mr. Gladstone. Mr. Lowe's budget is to be
destroyed. But how ? All the members of
the Association, and everyone who favours
the release of the Fenian prisoners, are to
pledge themselves to do without taxed goods.
Tobacco is especially to be eschewed. Thus the,
revenue will be reduced, Mr. Lowe's economy made
of,none effect, and the strong point Qf the Ministry