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The Sun.
London, England, 1869-08-20

SPORTING INTELLIGENCE—This Dal

CITY BETTING.—THIS DAT.
EBOII HANDICAP.
6 to] 1 agst Crown Princess (taken)
Bto 1 agst War (taken freely)
9 to 1 agst Tabouret (offered)
10 to 1 agst The Laird (taken)
10 to 1 agst Viscount (taken)
10 tb 1 agst Lord Hawthorn (taken and offered)
10 to 1 agst Winifred (offered)
20 to 1 agst Aneroid (offered)
20 to 1 agst Prince (effered)
4 to 1 agst War and Viscount coupled (cffe.red)

ST. LEGER.
G to 4 agst Pretender (offered)
9 to 2 agst Drummer (offered)
9 to 1 agst Martyrdom (offered)
1000 to 30 agst Lord Hawthorn (offered)

CES AREW 1T CH.
33 to 1 agst Paul Jones (offered)
40 to 1 agst Provost (taken and offers])
40 to 1 agst Cecil (offered)
40 to 1 agst Wildba,d (taken and offered)
50 tD 1 agst Miss Peddio c (offered)
66 to 1 agst benbow (taken and offered)
66 to 1 agst Tramp (taken)

STOCKTON RACES-YESTERDAY.
LAMBTON STAKES.

White Slave .. 1
Nilsson
Pistacho .. a
Four ran.
WIIINYARD HANDICAP.
La Charantonno
Atreus 2
East Coast 3

Five ran.
GREAT NORTHERN LEGER.

Pretender
Islam
Fichu.. 3

Wou by a neck.
THORNABY SELLING HANDICAP.
Soubrotto 1
Rho
Vance

Four ran.
ELTON JUVENILE STAKES.

Bobby 1
Vitality
Eskdalo

Eleven ran.
HARD WICKE STAKES.

La Rille 1
Falkland 2
Ilawthoruden .
Eight ran.

LATEST BETTING ON THE COURSE.
ST. LEGER.
2000 to 1000 agst Pretender (taken and offered)
4to 1 agst Pero Gomez (offered)
EBOI, HANDICAP.
Gto 1 agst Crown Princess (offered-8 to 1t)
Gto 1 agst Fortunto (taken and offered)
Bto 1 agst Tabouret (taken)

OXFORD RACES—YEsTERDAL
-MEMBERS' PLATE.

Acom..

Jeaubiu Deaas
Chiv.dry

Five ran.
HANDICAP PLATE OF 5 SOUS.

Parma.

Brazeuoso
Itegula

Sevtu rau.
OXFORDSHIRE STAKES.

Cheltenham 19.21
C urragn l9, 26, let
West Drayton 22
Hereford 2l, 22
Monmouth 23, 24
Newmarket ll'ton ...25, Jr u.

Eglintou but 6 /
I Liverpool
Shrewsbury l5, 16
London, England, 1869-08-20

FITE METROPOLITAN CONVALESCENT
INSTITUTION.

President—His Grace the Duke of WELLINGTON.
Treasurers—The Right Hon. Russell Gurney, M.P., and
Col. W. F. Grant.
DONATIONS and SUBSCRIPTIONS are earnestly
solicited, to enable the Board to meet the greatly increased
expenditure of this old Charity. 240 adults are received
at Walton ; 80 children at Mitcham and Hendon.
Bankers—London Joint-Stock Bank, Pall-mall.
CHARLES HOLMES, Secretary
Office, 32, Sackville-street, Piccadilly.
London, England, 1869-08-20

AMERICA.

NEW YORK, August 19.
The North - German Lloyd steamship New
strived out to-day at 2 a.m.
COMMERCIAL INTELLIGENCE.
CLOSING PRICES.

Gold closed at 133 ; the highest quotation dur-
ing the day was 1331; the lowest, 132.
Sterling Exchange on London lOOB.
5-20 U. S. Bonds, 188 1221.
it " 1885 l2lk.
" 1567 l2Ol.
114.
London, England, 1869-08-20

ROYAL HOSPITAL for INCURABLES,
West-hill, Putney-heath.
Established 31st July, 1851.
This Institution exists for the comfort and relief of per-
sons (being above the pauper class) afflicted with incur-
able bodily disease.
Relief is afforded-Ist. By supplying a home, with
medical attendance, nursing, and all requisites for the in-
valid.
2d. By granting an annuity of £2O to patients at thei
own homes.
A rew wing to the Hospital has just been completed
at a cost of upwards of .£lO,OOO, and FUNDS are urgently
NEEDED to liquidate tho expenses incurred.
There are 120 inmates and 237 pensioners, all entirely
dependent upon voluntary subscriptions.
Nearly 300 approved applicants aro awaiting election
For the maintenance of present operations, for the ex
tension of the benefits of the Charity, donations, and espe-
cially annual subscriptions, are earnestly solicited. Life
subscriptions, £5 ss. and upwards; annual subscriptions,
half a guinea and upwards, with votes in proportion.
Information will be supplied, with the g-eatest pleasure,
upon application to the Secretary, by whom contributions
will be thankfully received.
FREDERIC ANDREW Secretary
No. 10, Poultry- London, E.C. September 1868.
London, England, 1869-08-20

THE MEMBERS FOR MID-SURRY.

The lion. W. Brodrick t►nd Mr. H. W. Peek, the
members for Mid-Surrey,'were present at the annual venison
dinner at Kingston•on-Thames. In response to the toast
of "the House of Commons and the members for Mid-
Surrey," Mr. Peek gave a brief sketch of what had
been done in the past session, Having referred to the
passing of the Irish Church Bill, the hon. gentleman
said that feeling he was not merely sent to Parliament to
represent his own views, he had devoted attention to other
matters of general interest. The Bankruptcy Bill was
named as a non-political measure of great importance,
and Mr. Peek hoped that there would be still more
improvements made. The Diseased Cattle Bill was alluded
to, and the lion. member said that that very day one
of his constituents at Beddington told him that
cattle were dying in that neighbourhood by scores from
the foot and mouth disease. The reason assigned for the
outbreak was the passage of sewage over the meadows,
The Hon. W. Brodrick also spoke. He eulogised the
part his colleague had taken in the Bankruptcy Bill, and
said that the Attorney-General bad incorporated three-
fourths of Mr. Peek's amendments in his amended bill.

At tho Sheriffs' Court yesterday a proclama-
tion of outlawry was made of Lord Georgo Osborne Town-
thend and several other persons.
London, England, 1869-08-20

L"ORM of BEQUEST.—NATIONAL HOS-
PITAL for the PARALYSED and EPILEPTIC,
Queen-square, Bloomsbury :—I give and bequeath to the
Treasurer for the time being of the National Hospital for
the Paralysed and Epileptic, established in London in
1859, the sum of —, free of legacy duty, to be paid out
of such part of my estate as may by law be bequeathed for
charitable purposes, and to be applied to the general use
of the said Hospital.
The Institution comprises an Hospital for In and Out
Patients, a Samaritan Soc'ety to relieve the more desti-
tute out-patients and their families, a convalescent home,
and a pension fund for the incurable.
E. H. CHANDLER, Hon. Sec.
London, England, 1869-08-20

THE CHINESE IN AMERICA.

The Chinese, it seems, are not wedded to Paganism.
The New York Times announces the gratifying fact that
the attempts which have been made to convert to Chris-
tianity the Chinamen who have come over to
California have met with remarkable success. The
immigrants " learn to read our language rapidly
and receive Christian ideas willingly. Their paganism
sits on them lightly, and it seems more easy for them to
throw it off than for any other pagans in the world." It
is true that the Christian missions in the Celestial Land
itself make no great progress. But this, says the Ameri-
can journal, is because the governing classes of the country
oppose all religious changes. In America, the Chinese are
free from such influence. This is well; but before the
new•comers can be converted, they must be allowed to
lire in peace. The United States workmen do not seem
disposed to permit this. A labour convention recently
held in a Western city gassed resolutions declaring that
" the importation of Asiatics and their employment in the
mines, or other fields of labour, must be discontinued, or
it will bring on an irrepressible conflict likely to end in
bloodshed and ruin."
London, England, 1869-08-20

Adrastia..

Vontnur
Papillon

Sewn ran.
MIDDLE I'ON NURSERY.

Chawbacon
South Hatch
Princess

.. 1
2

Sixteen ran.
PORT MEADOW PLATE
Lord of the Valley
Patrician
Prince Imperial ..

Fif teen ran.
SELLING PLATE.

Deceptive
Lady Lavonder
Alice Maud ..••••

Eleven ran.

';HORSES STRUCK OUT OF THEIR ENGAGE-

MEN IS.

July 29, at 3.30 p.m., Bosworth, out of tho Chesterfiuld
Cup at Good woof.

Aug. 14, at 9 a.m., ,Mother Neasham, out of Oxford en-

gag-enients.

Aug. 14, at 9 a.m., Miss Sheppard, out of Nursery at
Oxford.

Aug. 14, at 2.45 p.m., Blacklock, out of Great Ebor
Handicap, York.

Aug. 14, after 2 p.m., Bonnie Katie, Antias, and MAI-
- out of Oxford engagements.
Aug. 14, after 2 p.m., Timote, out of Hardwick° Stakes
at Stockton.

Aug. 14, after 2 p.m., Dr. Wilson, out of Bromley en-
gagements.

Aug. 16, at 9 a.m., Vansitart, cut of Stockton and York
engagements.

Aug. 16, at 11.14 a.m., Parson (dead), out of all engage-
ments.

Aug. 17, at 9 a.m., Last Rose of Summer, Master Willie,
and Hunter, out of Oxford engagements.
Aug. 17, at 9 a.m., Winifred, out of Hungerford and
Scarborough engagements.
Aug.l7, at 9 a.m., Ayoncourt, out of Oxford and Hun.
gerford engagements.

Aug. 17. at 9 a.m., Vex and the Lady do Trafford colt,
out of Stockton engagements.
Aug. 17, at 9 a.m., Julius, out of the Cesarewitch
Stakes.

Aug. 17, after 8 p.m., Fancy Boy, out of Oxford
Nursery.
Aug. 18, at 9 a.m., all Mr. J. Smith's horses out of
Oxford engagements.
Aug. 18, at 1.15 p.m., Netherwo:d, out of York on.
gagements.
Aug. 19, at 9 a.m., Miss Camerine, out of Oxford en-
gagements.
Aug. 19, at 9 a.m., Python, out of all engagements.
Aug. 19, at 9 a.m., Sentry, out of all engagements this
year.

Aug. 19, at 9 a.m., Cruesenella, out of Stockton en-
gagements.
Aug.l9, at 9 a.m., Skirmish, out of the Wynyard handi-
cap at Stockton.

BRIGHTON.—SOUTEIDOWN STARES.-The Starter re-
ported Sherrington for misconduct, and he was suspended
for one month from Aug. 4th.—By order of Admiral Rolls
and the Earl of Westmorland.

A veterinary certificate, signed by Mr. Charles H. Wad-
low, of Oxford, M.R.0.V.5., of the age of Mr. G. Tollit's
ch. c. Rocambole, 3 yrs old, has been lodged.

RACING FIXTURES.

AUGUST.

Stockton lB
Oxford 19
Hungorford 24
ork '24, 25, 26
Croydon
Plymouth 26, 27
SEPT:
Ipswich 2
Margate 3
West Drayton 3
Warwick... 7, 8
Curragh (Royal) 7,8, 9
Abingdon 9, 10
Doncaster 14, 15, 16, 17
Hampton 21, 22

Canterbury 30
Sc.arbor)ugh ...30, 31
Baden Baden 3l
Great Yarmouth 31
Derby Summer —3l, Sep. 1
Weymouth 31, Sep. 1
,MBER.
Richmond 22
Lichfield
Western (Ayr).,, ..., 22, 23
Hendon 23 24
Monmouth... 23, 24
Newmarket Ist Oct 28..tc•
Lanark 29 SG

OCT

__-
Bedford 5, 6
Edinburgh 6, 7, 8
Leicester 7, 8
Bromley 7 8
Newmarket 2d 0ct...11, &c.
Chelmsford l9 20
Kelso 19 20

NOV]
Harrow ,..2, 3
Worcester 3, 4
St. Albans 5, t 1

STEEPLECHASE FIXTURES.
OCTOBER.
Bromley 7 West Drayton 2l, 22
NOVEMBER.

Worcester l,
4 I l3,
3 Loilluetilvinb:torciF Bunt 3to
narrow
II 10, 11, 12
bverpoul

COURSING FIX TUBES.
OCTOBER.

Ancaster and Willoughby, Liacolushire 5, G.
Orinesby
Huntingdon Club.. 26, 27
London, England, 1869-08-20

THE MONEY MARKET AND THE BUDGET.

The bankers are beginning to dread tho ill-
effects to them of Mr. Lowe's Budget. When
their views were urged upon him in the parliamen-
tary session, the Chancellor of the Exchequer
replied very sharply. Why should he consider the
money market ?he asked. In his calmer moments
Mr. Lowe has again bad the subject brought before
him. A memorial has been sent to him by the
London private bankers, calling attention to the
`great inconvenience which will arise from the payment
,of such a large amount of taxes in January next.
the official reply is stated to be remarkably mild
and civil. The letter points out that it is too late to
deal with the hardship now, but the suggestions
which have been made and the views of the
memorialists will not be lost sight of on a future
occasion.
London, England, 1869-08-20

Tam HOSPITAL for WOMEN, Soho-square.
—Bankers : Messrs. Barclay, Bevan, and 0o.;
Messrs. Ransom, Bouverie, and Co.—The Committee
APPEAL very earnestly for CONTRIBUTIONS. The
Hospitalis now open on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fri-
days to out-patients who are treated without letters of
recommendation.

HENRY B. INGRAM, Secretary.
London, England, 1869-08-20

THE ROMAN CATHOLIC PRELATES.

The Freeman's Journal announces that the Roman
Catholic prelates are assembled in Dublin to delibe-
rate on various questions of imperial interest. They
have been summoned by Cardinal Cullen two
months before the usual time, on account
of the urgency of the crisis. The principal
subjects for discussion are the Land Bill, the Educa-
tion Bill, and a supplement to the Church Bill, with
the view of getting the cathedrals. It is thought
that the Bishops have been induced to meet earlier
than usual by the attitude which the Board of
Trinity College took up on Mr. Fawcett's motion.
London, England, 1869-08-20

THE ASSOCIATION for the WELFARE of
the BLIND, 210, Oxford-street, and 127, Euston-road.
Patroness—Her Most Gracious Majesty the QUEEN.
This Institution affords employment in various ways to
172 blind men and women.

Pensions to various amounts are granted to the blind
who cannot earn their own living.
500 blind men and women aro applying for help, which
cannot be given for WANT of FUNDS.
Contributions will be thankfully received by tho Secre-
tary, Rev. C. B. REID, M.A.
London, England, 1869-08-20

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. Ditnsdale 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.

BRITISH lIOAIE FOR INCURABLES,
Clapham rise.
Instituted 1861.
ATRONESS.
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 ho pro-
cured from the Secretary. Donations and annual sub-
scriptions are earnestly solicited.
Messrs Barcla BANKERS.
y,
Messrs. Drummond, Charing-cross, S.W.
Offices, 73 EDWD. WEAVER, Secretary.
, Cheapside.
Bevan, and Co. Lombard-street, E C.; and

14\T URSIN G.—ST. JOHN'S HOUSE and
SISTERHOOD for TRAINING NURSES for
HOSPITALS, Families, and the Poor: established 1848.
President—The Lord Bishop of LONDON.
The nursing at King's College and the Charing-cross
Hospitals,
is at present superintended by the Sisters of John's
and the Galignani English Hospital at Paris,
House.
Ladies or others wishing to qualify themselves as
members of the House or Sisterhood, or as pupils to be
trained to nurse, are requested to communicate with the
Lady Superior.
Donations and Subscriptions to the General Fund, the
Sisters' Fund, or the Nurses' Pension Fund, may be paid
to Messrs. Coutts ; or to the Lady Superior, at St. John's
House, Norfolk-street, Strand, W.O.

ROYAL SCHOOL for DAUGIITERS of
OFFICERS of the ARMY, Lansdown, Bath.
Instituted, A.D., 1864.
Under the Patronage of her Majesty the QUEEN.
President—H.R.H. the Duke of CAMBRIDGE, K.G. &c.
Chairman—Major-General Sir A. J. LAWRENCE, 1e.C.13.
This school has been founded upwards of four years,
and it is intended for the education of the daughters of
officers of the army, Indian and Marines. There are
already 70 pupils in the school, but more could be admitted
if the committee had further funds; they, therefore
APPEAL to the public to aid them in carrying out to its
full extent the benefits of the only institution specially
provided for the daughters of officers of the Army.
Each donation of £5 ss. entitles to one life vote at all
U
elections. Each annual subscription of £5 5s entitles to
one vote at all elections during the current year. The
amount may be forwarded by an order on a bank, agent,
.r°l
(-)slPSoaTny dEa onbßl
to.e
n
Under Secretary.
o r
o ffi post-office
Office,
0 , (Charing-cross), rpoi
un.rg_w:r et , London.
London, England, 1869-08-20

rHE
LIEUTE"

Ek.rANS AND THE LORD-
NANT OF IRELAND.

A deputation Trom the General Assembly of the Pres-
)yterian Church in Ireland waited upon his Excellency
Earl Spencer on Wednesday, at the Viceregal Lodge, to
()resent him with an addresa conveying an expres-
don of their undiminished loyalty and zeal
'or their sovereign. The Rev. P. Smyth, Mode-
rator of the Assembly, headed the deput,a,tion.—
His Excellency, in reply, said i—" Mr. Smyth and gentle-
nen— The value of the expressions of loyalty to the Queen
which your address contains is enhanced by the fact that
they come from the annnal meeting of the General
Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in Ire-
land. The Presbyterian people form a highly

,mportant portion of the Irish nation, and it is
;ratifying to me to receive welcome ftl.).'cil you
who re•tiroseut ttifm! I cordially accept the offer
aid ti 1i pji you In4lce to ber Majesty and
Government for the cayryin 914 of wuzi,lti ealculated
to promote harmony and good-will amongst her Majesty'.
subjects. Such a work is of great national importance,

for in this country, so much and s Iona! by
religious differcpcf,g, 11'4.64 coin iaeration and for-
bearance, are, aboye ail things, pecesary. I beg to
assure you th t my anxiaia endeavours will be directed
to discbario 410 jiotly the duties of my posi-
tion as Viceroy. It will be a matter of great satisfaction
to me if, dining wy stay In Ireland, I can contribute in
any way to the moral or physical welfare of the people.
My endeavours to do this are greatly assisted by the
support and advice of those who, like yourselves, are
well acquainted with the wants and requirements of the

nation."
London, England, 1869-08-20

CANCER HOSPITAL (Free) : founded 1851.
—Brompton, S.W., and 167, Piccadilly.— Over 8,000
cases treated since foundation. Remedies and diet very
expensive. Over 40 in hospital, and many eases unable
to be admitted for want of FUNDS; at present over 300
out-patients.

'Treasurer—Geo. T. Hertslet, Esq., Lord Chamberlain's
Office, St. James's Palace.
Bankers—Messrs. Coutts and Co., Strata.
By order, 11. J. JUPP.
London, England, 1869-08-20

R UPTURES. -BY ROYAL LETTERS PATENT.

WHITE's 1110 C-MAIN LEVER TRUSS
(Perfected and Exhibited in tho Great Exhibitions
of 1851 and 1862) is allowed by upwards of Five hundred
Medical men to be the most effective invention in
the curative treatment of HERNIA. The use of a steel
spring, so often hurtful in its effects, Is here avoided— a
soft bandage being worn round the body, while the requi-
site resisting power is supplied by the floc-Main Pad and
Patent Lever, fitting with so much ease and closeness that
it cannot bo detected, and may be worn during sleep. A
descriptive circular may bo had, and the truss, which can-
rot fail to fits forw‘rdel by post, on the circumference of
the body, two inches below the hips, being sent to the
manufacturer,
Mr. JOHN WHITE, 228, Piccadilly, London.
A Single Truss, 168., 215., 265. 6d., and 31s. 6d. Postage,
ls. A Double Truss, 31s. d., 425., and 525. 6d. Postage
ls. Bd. An Umbilical Truss, 425. and 625. 6d. Postage
ls. 10d.
Post-office Orders to be made payable to John White,
Post-office, Piccadilly.

NEW PATENT
LILASTIC STOCKINGS,
iu KNEE-CAPS, Ate., for Varicose Veins and all cases
of Weakness and Swelling of the Legs, Sprains, &c. They
are porous, light in texture, and inexpensive, and aro
drawn on like an ordinary stocking. Price 4s. 6d., 7s. 6d.
10s., and 16s. each. Postage, Gd.
JOHN WHITE, Manufacturer, 228, Piccadilly.:
London, England, 1869-08-20

J

THE BEST lIEMEDY FOR INDIGESTION.

NORTON'S CAMOMILE PILLS aro confi-
dently recommended as a simple but certain
Remedy for Indigestion, which is the cause of nearly all
the diseases to which we are subject, being a medicine so
uniformly grateful and beneficial that it is with justice
railed the " Natural Strengthener of the Human Stomach.'
" Norton's Pills" act as a powerful tonic and gentle ape-
rient; are mild in their operation, safe under any cir-
-mmstances, 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 is. 10., 2s. 9d., and lls. each, in
every town in the kingdom.
CAUTION.

Be sure to ask for " PILLS," and do not
be persuaded to purchase any of the various imitations
which have sprung up in consequence of the success of
Norton's Camomile Pills."
London, England, 1869-08-20

NOTHING IMPOSSIBLE.

A GUA AMARELLA restores the Human Hair
lA_ to its pristine hue, no ':ratter at what age.
.JNO. GOSNELL and CO. have at length, with the aid
of one of the most eminent Chemists, succeeded in pesfect-
ing this wonderful liquid. It is now offered to the public
iu a mere concentrated form, and at a lower price.
Sold in bottles, 3s. each ; also ös., 70.6 d., and 15s. each.
including brush.
Red Bull Wharf, Angel passsage, 93, Upper Thames-
street London, E.C.
London, England, 1869-08-20

HOSPITAL for DISEASES of the THROAT,
Golden-square, W.
President—Ms Grace the Duke of GRAFTON.
The Committee of Management earnestly APPEAL for
FUNDS to help them to meet the heavy current expenses.
Upwards of 18,000 poor persons have been relieved in the
last six years.

GEORGE WOOD, Secretary.
London, England, 1869-08-20

THE CHURCH CONGRESS.

Dr. M'Neile will have no right hand of fellowship
for those with whom he does not agree, with
" Ritualists " least of all. The forthcoming Church
Congress at Liverpool is to be attended by men of
all parties. Mr..Mackonochie is to speak, as well as
the Dean of Ripon. At this the latter cleric is
indignant, and has written to one of the
secretaries, protesting against the recognition of
such a man as Mr. Maciconochie as a fellow-labourer
in the Church. Dr. M'Neile thinks it wrong to allow
a clergyman whose opinion happens to be discordant
with his own to attend a meeting at which Church
questions are to be discussed. Discussion is, accord-
ing to him, permissible only when all persons are
agreed. He would have the Church of the nation a
sect.
London, England, 1869-08-20

-FITE INVIGORATIVE NERVINE
ESSENCE.—The most powerful nutritive cordial ever
introduced; restores to their normal condition all the secretions,
on the integrity of which perfect health depends. It is a specific
for debility of all kinds, and from its containing. among other
Ingredients, pepsine and phosphate of soda, will prove highly
beneficial to the nervous and dyspeptic. Vide Dr. Hassall's re
port. Price Bs. per bottle, or four quantities in one for 225.
BAUMGARTEN & Co., 520, Oxford-street, W.C., London. Car-
riage free on receipt of remittance.
London, England, 1869-08-20

A CLERK'S BENEFIT SOCIETY.

The Philadelphia Public Ledger notes that a mutual
benefit association has been formed by the bank clerks
of New York city. Under the constitution of the
association, the payment of two dollars initia-
tion fee, fifty cents monthly dues, and fifty
cents upon the death of a fellow member, assures
to each clerk that, in the event of his death, his family
will receive 500 dollars in cash, together with the amount
accruing from the special levy of fifty cents. The
membership of the association numbers over 900, so that
the aggregate sum thus paid amounts tonear 1,000 dollars.
The bank clerks of New York number 1,193, and the
popularity of the association may be judged from the
fact that so large a proportion as 900 are members.

A DELICATE DONATION TO A NUNNERY.

Two women, on passing the nunnery school at the top of
Tranmere, on Tuesday, heard the cry of a child
in the gateway leading to the schoolhouse. They found a
female infant, a day or two old, lying in a bundle with a
note attached to it. Tho note, which was written in a very
woll-formed female Land, but in a very uneducated style,
ran as follows :—" To the proprietress of the convent.
Madam,—For a shoat time will you take charge of this in-
nocent babe, and protect it as the apple of thine eye? You
will be paid on the double as soon as things are settled ; it
has been carried five miles to protect it from its father.
Mother, protect my child ! Save it, and you will be paid for
it. lam not unknown to you, but at this moment I cannot
reveal who I am, but 1 will by and bye.—THE MOTHER."
Tho finders took the infant up to the entrance of the con-
♦ent, but on ringing the tell and explaining their errand,
they wore speedily shown out—neither the superioress nor
any of the sisters would have anything to say to such a very
awkward postulant, and the women who had found it then
took it to the Birkenhead police, who transferred it to tho
relieving officer.
London, England, 1869-08-20

MUSCULAR POWER REGAINED by the
use of PERRY and CO.'S celebrated CORDIAL BALM
of SYRIACUM. Established more than a century, and known
throughout the world as a never-failing remedy in all cases of
lebility, nervousness, &c. Price I Is. ; by post 12s. Gd.—To be
had only of Messrs. Perry and I 0., 19, Remora- trect, Oxford-
street. W., who may be consulted as usual from eleven till six.
London, England, 1869-08-20

...Caaaar••• •
J US'TICESIIIP TIIB
711.211ENT OF JUDGES.

TILE LORD
APPOJJV

The Guardian of Wednesday, after commenting on the
death of Lord Justice Selwyn, says :—" His former col-
league, now Lord Chancellor, to whom he so eTacefullY
accorded precedence,will have some difficulty in naming a
successor in the Appeal Court." As several other papers
have made a similar mistake, it may be well to mention
that the Lord Chancellor has nothing to do with the:
appointment of the Lord Justices of Appeal. The nomino-
tion of Lord Justices and Vice-Chancellors is absolutelY
with the Prime Minister, who has also the sole right of nomi-
nation of the chief j uiticeships of the Court of Queen's Bench:-
and Common Pleas. The Attorney-General for the
time being has a claim to the post of Chief Baron of Lb('
EXChecitier ill tile ilvcait of a vacancy, but if be declines,
the nomination goes to the Prime Minister. The Lord
Chancellor nominates to all the puisne judgships, and t°
those alone.

FIRE 4YI) GALLANT RESCUE OF Fir

LIVES.

Shortly before three o'cle.l on Thursday morning a fire
broke out in the shop of Mr. Casson, furniture-dealer,
Church -street, Greenwich. Mr Edward Webb,a local volun-
teer fireman, living nearly opposite, was immediately on
the spot, and assisted Philip Kenai, the fire-es:.-,aPe
attendant, in running the escape to the scene of
the flee. Arriving there, they found Mr. and Mrs. Casson
and child standing at the second floor window, screaming
for help. The escape was immediately placed against the
burning house, and the three occupants were brought down
by Kerich in their night-dresses. At this time the back
of the adjoining house, occupied by Mr. Murrell, l'/WP
found to be on fire, when Webb, hearing screams of the
children in the house, took the first floor ladder of the
fire-escape, placed it against the house, and succeeded
in rescuing Mrs. Murrell and an infant. Efforts wer.e
ni
made to subdue the fire, but it was not extinguished li.tle
five o'clock, the building in which it broke out bon.'
entirely destroyed, and two adjoining houses and content!,
considerably damaged. The origin of the fire .1
unknown. The whole of the sufferers are insured 11
different offices.
London, England, 1869-08-20

FRIENDLESS AND FALLEN.-LONDON
FEMALE PREVENTIVE and REFORMATORY IN
STITUTION.

President—Rev. CANow DALE.

CONTlintrrrimis for the support of tho Homes in 1853 are ear-
nestly solicited, which may be sent to bankers, Messrs. Blon
quet, Salt, and Co., 73, Lombard street, KC.; Francis Nicholls,
Esq. (of the Committee), 14, Old Jewry Chambers, E.C.

E. W. THOMAS Sec., 200, Euston-road, N.W.
London, England, 1869-08-20

GREAT NORTHERN HOSPITAL, Cale-
donistn-rowl, N.—Several beds in Iho t ew buildings
cannot be occupied for WANT of FUNDS.
- F. SMITH*, Esq., Hon. Secretary.
GEORGE REID, Secretary.

BRITISH HOSPITAL for SKIS DISEASES,
56, great Marlborough-street, W.

Pankers, Messrs. hansom.
SUPPORT is eatnostly solivited.
ALEXANDER RININGTON, Hon. Soc.

-LONDON nospirA 14, IV hitechapel -road, E.
The great East-end reeep'nele for Accidents and
Urgent. Cases. 4,932 In-patients last year, of whom 4,059
were free cases.
-CONTRIBUTIONS earnestly requested.
WM. J. NIXON, House Governor and Secretary.
London, England, 1869-08-20

Int DIMAELI IN 13IIMINGIIA.U.

The desire of the Birmingham Conservatives is
gratified. Mr. Disraeli is paying a visit to them.
The local Conservative paper chronicles with evident
delight how the distinguished visitors, Mr. Disraeli
and Viscountess Beaconsfield, Lady Mabel and
Florence Bridgman, Lord and Lady 13agot, the Earl
and Countess of Bradford, and the Marchioness
of Aylesbury have been visiting a small-arms
manufactory. We are told that all the machinery
was "carefully inspected," that the late Premier
took great interest in what he saw, and on leaving,
after expressing regret at not having more time to
see the works, allowed the Earl of Bradford to write
his (Mr. Disraeli's) name in the visitors' book.
London, England, 1869-08-20

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

FEENEY LAKE, General Manager.
316, Regent-street, and 17, Waterloo-place Pall mall, London.
London, England, 1869-08-20

RETROGRESSION.

The Dublin algid is advocating a strange retro-
gression ; it proposes that all people in Ireland shall
bear arms to protect themselves during times of ex-
citement. It speaks contemptuously of the extra
constables who have been appointed; characterising
such endeavours of the Government to preserve
peace as "English efforts to stir up strife."
In order to keep the mob from rioting, and to
prevent great mischief if rioting is begun, our con-
temporary would put into the hands of excited parti-
sans the means of killing one another. It would banish
the policemen, who are trained (however imperfectly)
to stop rioting ; and would entrust the preservation
of quietness to the public at large. It is the
sight of the man in blue and the soldiers in red,
keeping them apart that make the Orangemen and
the " Nationalists" hate one another. Were the
" foreign " invader removed they would fly, not at
one another's throats, but into one another's arms,
and use swords and pistols to protect one another.
London, England, 1869-08-20

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

Upwards of 100 poor sick children are relieved daily at
this Hospital.
The Committee most earnestly solicit Contributions, to
enable them to continue the benefits of medical aid to those
numerous poor suffering children, who are rendered so
helpless by sickness and poverty.
Bankers, Messrs. Fuller, Banbury, and Co., 77, Lombard-
street; and by Messrs. Coutts and Co., Strand.
CHARLES J. F. RENTON, Secretary.
Waterloo-bridge-road, S E.

BRITISH HOME for INCURABLES, Clap-
ham-rise. Instituted in 1861.
Patroness—H.R.H. the Princess of WALES.
This Institution provides a home for life, with good
nursing and skilled medical attendance, for perscns over
20 years of ago and above the pauper class, who are hope-
lessly afflicted with incurable disease.
Pensions of £2O per annum are also granted
The Home was opened in September 1863 ; 71 in-
patients and 106 annuitants have boon elected. Elections
in May and November. Forms of application may be ob-
tained from the Secretary.
ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTIONS and DONATIONS are
earnestly solicited.
Bankers—Messrs. Barclay, Bevan, and Co., 54, Lombard-
street, E.C. ; Messrs. Drummond, Charing-cross, S.W.
ED WD. WEAYER, Sec.
Offices, 73, Cheapside, E.C.

THE RESCUE SOCIETY'S HOMES
%re as follows :
For Fallon Women.
28, Church-row, Hamp- 150, New Rent-road.
stead. 48, Church-street, Stoke
13, Camden-street, Camden- Newington.
town. Maize-hill Cottage, Green-
-205, Greta Portland. street. with.
For Young Girls in Danger.
27, Church-row, Hampstead.
9, Tienstridge-villas, St. John s-wood.
St. Marys Lodge, Buckhurst-hill.
Country Home—St. James's-street, Dover.
Temporary Home-85, Queen-street, Cheapside
In addition to the above-named homes, the Committee
have under their charge three homes for servants of good
character, in which aro admitted about 1,000 friendless
servants annually.
The home at Great Portland-street is for young fallen
girls from 10 to 16. The committee are deeply anxious to
open another house for this pitiable class.
The Society admitted to its homes last year 687 young
women and girls. It was compelled to refuse 524 appli-
cants, whose histories aro recorded in the applicant's book.
The Society's Report (of which a contributor writes, "I
never read a report of any charitable institution which so
entirely commended itself to my mind and awoke my
sympathy") may be had on application.
The Society is under the presidency of the Earl of
Shaftesbury. Its bankers are Messrs. Bafclay and Co.
The Committee very earnestly commend its work to the
benevolent. ,DANL. COOPER, Sec.
SF Queen-street Cheswick.
London, England, 1869-08-20

ATLANTIC CABLES.

There has been some talk of an Atlantic cable for the
Americans themselves—of course to be paid out from the
United States to Europe ; but the Nation suggests a
serious difficulty. The cables cannot be manufactured in
the United States at such a price as to compete with
those made in England. It is a significant comment
on the condition to which American industry has been
reduced by the Protective policy that a telegraphic cable
to pay must be made in England.

NAVAL AND MILI7ARY INTELLIGENCE.

Yesterday morning the Royal Horse Guards,
under the command of Colonel Williams (Colonel
Bailie, the colonel of the regiment, being in Scot-
land), left Aldershott at half-past five o'clock, and
marched to Windsor, on the termination of their
encampment. The regiment arrived at the Wind-
sor Cavalry Barracks at half-past 11 o'clock yes-
terday morning.
The wooden-cased iron ship Inconstant, Captain
D'O. D'A. Aplin, went out of Portsmouth harbour
yesterday morning, and anchored at Spithead to
ship her ammunition. On rounding the Spit buoy
she:exchanged salutes with the Puke of Wellington,
flagship of the Commander-in-Chief, Vice-Admiral
Sir J. Hope, K.C.B.
The following appointment has been made in
Royal Naval Reserve :—To be Sub-Lieutenant,
Andrew Milne.

ADVERTlSEMENT.i—liollowny's Pills.—Are admirably
adopted for the cure of diseases incidental to females. A t
different periods of life women are subject to complaints
which require a peculiar medicine, and it is now an indis-
putable fact that there is none so suitable for such com-
plaints as Holloway's Pills. They are invaluable to females
of all ages, young or old, married or single. They purify
the blood, regulate the secretions, give tcno to the
stomach, correct all suspended functions, and clear the
complexion. The first approach of disordered action
should be met with appropriate doses of these Pills.
Whilst taking them no restriction need be placed over the
patient. They contain nothing which can possibly prove
injurious to the system. They act by purifying the blood
and regulating every organ.
London, England, 1869-08-20

WESTMINSTER.

REMARKABLE ATTEMPT AT SELI-M CM/EEL—Annie Lind-
say, a woman about 40 years of ago, was charged with
attempting to commit suicide by cutting her throat.
On the oth inst. tha prisoner went into a butcher's shop
at Chelsea; picked up a knife, and cut her throat so
severely that she has been in St. George's Hospital ever

since.
Prisoner's husband said they came from Scotland, and
she had too much whisky.
She was remanded till Tuesday.
London, England, 1869-08-20

OAKUM PICKING.

Oakum picking is a great punishment doubtless,
and may, perhaps, tend to make our prisons more
fearful ; but is there any reason for making it a
workhouse task ? Tearing up old ropes is not
very productive work, and some bettee
and less detested kind of labour might, we
fancy, be provided for those who must do
penance for their bed and board. Such penan2e
might be tolerated if nothing better could be found;
but it is absurd to make girls work at that which does
not pay for the labour bestowed upon it. Besides,
we have authority for stating that it chives many a
girl into vice. It keeps hundreds off the rates, that
is admitted ; but would it not be better to give those
hundreds work which would pay for their mainte-
nance ?
London, England, 1869-08-20

EJECTMENT OF COTTAGERS AT BOLTON.

---
A strange scene took place at Bolton this week
when the occupiers of a plot of land which had been
purchased by the railway company, were forcibly
ejected. An old woman, named Hulme, who lived in
One of the cottages on the land, refused' to leave,
claiming the land as herown. The bailiffs took forcible
possession and partly destroyed the cottages. The
ejected families were dispersed among the neigh-
bours, Mrs. Hulme and her family " camping out "
by a fire they lighted. There has been a great deal
of litigation already respecting this piece of ground,
and now Mrs. Hulme threatens to throw it into
Chancery.
London, England, 1869-08-20

NO ILTH LONDON or UNIVERSITY
COLLEGE HOSPlTAL—Accidents and Sickness.
—CONTRIBUTIONS earneslv solicited to meet the
annual expenses, which exceed the income by .£-4,000.
The committee also plead for help for the sick children,
the Mlle victim's of starvation, neglect, and disease, who
enjoy iu the new wards, devoted to them, the privileges
of nourishing food and car.-ful nursing. Donations thank-
fully received by Edward Enfield, Esq., Treasurer, 19,
Chester-terrace, Regent's-park; and at the office of the
charity.
HENRY J. KELLY, R.N., Secretary.
London, England, 1869-08-20

THE WESLEYAN CLASS-MEETING QUESTION.

The expediency of shutting out or reproving Mr.
Hughes, the Wesleyan minister, who was degraded
by the Conference for writing against the class
meeting as a test of membership, is being very
warmly discussed in the Press. Several of the
Liberal papers hold that a body like the Wesleyan
society—inasmuch as it professes to be only a
i
section of the Church s perfectly justified
in excluding from itself any persons who do
not hold its doctrines. Against this it is argued
that " human institutions " should adapt themselves
to circumstances, and move with the time, else they
become obsolete and fall altogether. On this
ground a reasonable alteration, even of foundations,
should not be opposed, except for its demerits. In
this case " Brother Hughes" pointed out that
a rule, making attendance on class neces-
sary to membership was so often broken
as to be nugatory. He, therefore, wrote to
the effect that it should be rescinded. At the same
time he pointed out some objections to class meetings
which " fellow-Christians worthy of being members"
might urge against the institution. For so writing
he had been reproved. The question is again ono of
comprehension and " sectionalisms."
London, England, 1869-08-20

SAMARITAN FREE HOSPITAL for WOMEN
and .CHILDREN, Lower Seymour-street, Poi tman-
square. The only Free Hospital for Disensas of Women ;
2,913 patients were treated last month without letters of
recommendation. SUBSCRIPTIONS and DONATIONS
are much needed, and will be receiv,d by Messrs. llatchard,
Piccadilly; Sir Samuel Scott, Bart.; Messrs. Barclay,
Coutts, Glyn, Ransom ; and by the Secretary.
London, England, 1869-02-11

LAW AND POLICE.

THE AUTROItITIES OF ST. PANCRAS.—In the equity
courts on Wednesday, before Vice-Chancellor James,
a case was tried between the Vestry and the Poor-law
Guardians of St. Pancras. The question at issue was
whether a building erected some years since by the Vestry
for parish purposes, and since disused, belonged to them
or the poor-law guardians, and it turned upon the con-
struction of a section of Mr. Gathorne Hardy's Act.
The Vice-Chancellor said the Act was not meant to inter-
fere with any existing trust, and as this property was
vested in trust for the vestrymen, the property did not
to the guaLdi—,
PilLICy of COPYRIGIITS.--At the Southwark Police.
court, on Wednesday, Mr. Graves, of Pall-mall, prose-
cuted a carver and gilder, of Great Dover-road, South-
wark, for having infringed 20 of his copyrights. The
offender was fined £lOO, with the alternative of 20 months'
imprisonment.

THE REPRESENTATION OF WEST3IINSTER.Tn
the event of the petition against Mr. Smith being sue-
o.essful, it is rumoured that Sir John Lubbock will be
invited to contest that city in the Liberal interest, whilst
Mr. Smith's friends talk of putting forward Lord Claud
Hamilton as the Conservative candidate. The possible
result of the petition is keenly discussed, and a canvass
for Mr. Smith's
on both siaes~'sThere successisor,
mo more or less active, is going on
re political activity nov,
Westminster than has been seen for many years. in
WANTED, A PIIRENOLOGIST.--Considerable
amusement was caused in the United States Senate on
the 27th ult., by the presentation by Mr. Howe of a me.
morial praying for the appointment of an able phreno-
logist to examine all candidates for Internal Revenue
appointments, to see whether benevolence, conscientious-
ness, causality,antdhecoenni/d) that thearisonbe
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RELEASE OF FENrAN Pnrsoxmts.—Timothy.
1-annix and Thomaq Walsh, who were sentenced by Mr.
Tustice Olfagaii at t ite spring assizes of 1863 to one year's
.mpris6arnen m t each fro the date of their arrest, for
11::Vivg taken part in the attempted rescue of Captain
Mackay, were discharged from Cork county gaol on Mon-
lay. Their release having been expected, a crowd assem-
bled before the prison gates to greet them ; and when
Mannix and Walsh walked forth free men, great tabu-
3iasm was manifested. A procession having been formed,
the entire party, preceded by two bands, walked into the
city. On reaching the residence of Mrs. Mackay the
crowd stopped, and the band played several airs. In the
,cipouelayien3ginnactoinoinieaeltiaoinnsw,
itaiindwhsitcohp.
evening two bands paraded the principal thoroughfares,
poinegre awterienteecirmvaelsFbeenfloar:
telociAtiozl.
London, England, 1869-02-11

THEATRE-ROYAL, HOLBORN.

Tins EVENING, MIRIAM'S CRIME: Messrs. E. Price, George
Honey, F. Drew, Parselle, and W. Howard. Mesdames Lydia
Foote and Larkin. After which, TURBO THE TERRIBLE :
Messrs F Hughes, W. Arthur, Brunton, and George Honey;
Mesdames Larkin, Weathersby, Turner, Lovell, Ashton. Miss
Fanny Josephs, &c. To conclude with AUNT CHARLOTTE'S
MAID.
London, England, 1869-02-11

DRURY LANE THEA7Ri.

Last night, dramatic performances being pro-
hibice.l, Mr. Chatterton gave a grand muiical fes-
tival, which attracted an overflowing house. Thu
programme was of unusual proportions, and em-
braced, in addition, a large body of vocalists, the
names of,Mr.Phelps, and Mr. Sketchley, the.former
reciting selections frotn " Athalie," and the
latter detailing an account of Mrs. Brown's visit to
to the play at " Queen Victoria's own Theatre
Across the Water." The opening part of the con-
cert was devoted to selections from various cele-
brated oratorios, but the only solOs that called t'ot
any remark were the " Cujus Animana," by Air.
Cumming, and "He was despised," by Miss
Palmer, both of which were excellently rendered.
The chorus was not quite up to the mark, but then
we must make some allowance for the hasty manner
in which they had to be got together. In the
second part Mr. Cumtning again carried off high
honour by his singing Sheild's celebrated ballad,
" The Thorn." Miss A. Trafford made a most
promising debut, and sang the polacca from
" Puritani" with great brilliancy and effect. Mr
V. Collins performed a violin solo, and Mdlle.
de Beauvoisin executed Benedict's " Erin" on
the pianoforte, but we cannot say in a
faultless manner, as during the performance she
twice got into difficulty, and hal a great deal of
trouble in recovering the right notes. Hal this
lady not been a " professional" we should have
passed the matter by, but she would hardly thank
us for complimenting her for committing that which
she would well know was absolutely a fault.
Mr. Wilbye Cooper sang very sweetly a ballad,
" Tell hey I'll love her." Miss D'Alton sang the
well-known brindisi from "Lucretia" very carefully
and well, and the staters Doria each contributed
some excellent singing during the evening. The
names of Miss Edith Wynn, Mdlle. Liebhart, Miss
Poole, Miss Julia Elton, and Mr. George Perrin
figured in the programme. The entertainment
altogether was a great success, and the vast audience
was highly pleased at Mr. Chatterton's "Lenten
Entertainment."
London, England, 1869-02-11

(From Judy.)

A FIAT CONTRADICTION.—SeIf -denial !
ANYTHING FOR A CHANCE.—Matnina : " Where is
papa? Why he has gone to town, of course, to earn some
more bread-and-butter." Young Lady of the Period: " I
wish he would earn buns sometimes, instead !"
London, England, 1869-02-11

THE DEATH-LIST.

In spite of the warm winter, the death-list in the
Times is a long one. High Churchmen will regret
to learn the death of Mrs. Carter, wife of the well-
known Rector of Clewer, who died on the 17th,
aged 08; it was but a few weeks ago that Mr. Carter
lost his aged father. Savans will equally sympathise
with Sir Roderick Murchison on the death of his
wife, at the advanced age of 80 ; the deceased lady
was about three years older than her husband. One
of the saddest notices is that announcing the death
of five children of Mr. llercules Scott, of Kincar-
dineshire. They were all carried off by that terrible
scourge diphtheria, in seven days—a fearful week for
the parents.
London, England, 1869-02-11

SPAIN.

A Bayonne paper says it is certain that a Carlist move-
ment is preparing in that town, which is close to the
Spanish frontier. A small army is being organised almost
openly. The trains arriving from Spain bring almost
every day recruits of a very mixed charaater, and in en-
rolling them the future chiefs scarcely give themselves the
trouble to conceal themselves. These defenders of the throne
and the altar are then disseminated by small detachments
in the villages nearest the frontier, in which arms and
ammunition have been for some time past accumulated.
The Constitutionnel is informed that a union between the
two royal branches has been effected. The ex-Queen has
come to an understanding with Don Carlos, by which it
is stipulated that Isabella shall abdicate in favour of her
son, and that Don Carlos shall be regent during his
minority. It will be rather interesting to know whether
any provision has been made for ensuring that when the
young prince arrives at his majority the bargain will be
fully ratified.

COUNT BISMARCK.
Some of the French papers, ever ready to ridicule the
Prussian Chancellor, express a doubt whether any project
for assassinating Count Bismarck has been formed savein
the fertile imaginations of frightened diplomatists; and the
Liberte wickedly suggests that this may prove as great a
fiasco as another alarming event did some time ago. Count
I3ismarek was travelling by railway, and on arriving
at one of the stations was obliged to have
recourse to a locality which shall be nameless. Here the
potentate was ignominiously fastened in by some wag, and
the train went on without him. Intense alarm prevailed
amongst the Prussian officials when the statesman was
found wanting. The New Free Press, however, asserts that
in the present case Count Beust did not warn the Prussian
Chancellor without good reason. In one of the cities
south of Vienna a young student had expressed his inten-
tion of assassinating Count Bismarck, and though the
information was at first disregarded, details were after.
wards furnished which left no doubt on the subject.
At length the "exact text" vf tileimeech delivered 1)3, Omit