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The Sun.
London, England, 1869-03-16

HORRIBLE RAILWAY ACCIDENT.

A shocking railway accident is reported from Llechyrd, a
small station on the Central Wales Railway. From the evi-
dence adduced at the inquest it appears that a party of
four men, having missed the last train from Llechyrd for
Llandrindod, started to walk home, and got on the railway,
as being the most direct road. They were all more or less
intoxicated, but proceeded safely till they reached a
narrow cutting. At this point the deceased, Mr. John
Jones, a retired farmer, and Mr. Joseph Bound, innkeeper,
weee walking together first, their companions, William
Samuel and Rees Evans, bringing up the rear. The night
was very dark and they could not see far ahead, but
Evans, having his attention roused by hearing what he
thought to bo an approaching train, kept a sharp
look-out, and he suddenly perceived the lights of an engine
bearing down upon them. lie shouted out that the train
was coming, and be and Samuel, clinging to the wall
of the cutting, escaped without injury, but Mr. Jones
and Mr. Bound were knocked down, the whale
train passing over them, and killing them on
the spot. The two survivors, groping about in the dark,
came upon one of the bodies, but were so horrified that they
ran off without finding the other. In the meanwhile, the
driver of the train, "fancying" he had passed over some-
thing, examined the engine upon arriving at the next sta-
tion, and finding the wheels all splashed with blood, an
engine was sent back down the line, and the bodies were
discovered. They were in a frightfully mutilated state,
havir g been dragged under the wheels for a distance of
thirty or forty yards. The jury returned a verdict of acci-
dentally killed.
London, England, 1869-03-16

THEATRE-ROYAL, HOLBORN.

THIS EVENING, BLOW FOR BLOW: Messrs. Cowper, Ne
ville, Parselle, and George Honey; Mesdames Lydia Foote, &e.
After which, LUCRETIA BORGIA, M.D.: Miss Fanny Josephs,
and George Honey. To conclude with AUNT CHARLOTTE'S
MAI P. Mesdames Larkin, Weathersby.

ROYAL AMPHITHEATRE AND CIRCUS, HOLBORN.
THIS EVENING, the Great Carre Troupe and magnificent Stud
150 Horses; also Onra, Alfred Bradbury, A. Carre,

THEATRE-ROYAL, OLYMPIC.

TIM EVENING, at 7. PAPER WINGS : Messrs. H. Wigan,
H. Ne ille, E. Atkins, H. Vaughan, H. Cooper, and Smithson:
Mesdames. Furtado, Sehavey, N. Harris, and st. Henry.
After which. TH li YELLOW PASSPORT. Messrs Neville,
H. Neville. Atkins. Taylor, Taugho,n, G. Vincent, &c.; Miss Fur-
ado and Mrs Caulfield.

ROYALTY THEATRE.
Under the Management of ➢iiss M.Oliver,

THTS EVENING, at IPA LOVING. CUP. Mr. Dewar, Miss
M. Oliver. To be followed by (ILA.UDE DUVAL; Mr. Dewar,
&c. To conclude with FAMILY JARS.

PRINCE OF WALES'S ROYAL THEATRE.
Under the Management of Miss Marie Wilton
'firs EVENING, SCHOOL: Messrs. Hare, H. J. Montague,
Addison, Glover, and Bancroft: Mrs. 'Buckingham White. Miss
C. Addison, and Miss Marie Wilton. After which, A WINNING
HAZARD. And INTRIGUE.
London, England, 1869-03-16

THE REPAIR OF A LONDON CHURCH.

The case of tne rector and parishioners of St. Mary-le-
Strand was before Sir Travers Twiss in the Consistory
Court on Monday. In this case a faculty had been applied
for by the Rev. Dr. A. B. Evans, the rector of St. Mary-
le-Strand, to enable him to alter the interior of the
church, which has at present high and ugly pews, the
removal of which it is generally admitted, except by the
parishioners who do not attend the church, would be a
great aid to the decent celebration of divine service.
There are some other alterations proposed, which the
faculty applied for would authorise. The objec-
tions urged by those of the parishioners who
oppose the rector were that the proposed alte-
rations were desired in order that Ritualist practices
might be more fully carried out. That allegation was
denied by the rector, who urged that his sole
object was the comfort and convenience of his
congregation. Dr. Deane, on behalf of Dr. Evans, stated
the circumstances of the case, and said that the expenses
were to be incurred solely by thegentlemen applying for the
faculty, which was to resent and repair the church. There
had been differences of re!igious opinion, but the only
question the court would have to decide was whether the
proposed change would be for the good of the parish. If
it was for the good of the parish, the court would be
bound to grant it, even though only one person applied
for it and all the other persons in the parish objected
to it.
London, England, 1869-03-16

THE THREATENED STRIKE AT PRESTON.

A great meeting convened by the Preston Amal-
gamated Trades Council is to be held at the Preston
Theatre to-day to consider the wages question. On
Sunday a meeting of delegates from the operative
weavers in Lancashire was held in the same town.
After a discussion of two hours, resolutions were
passed recommending that the proposed reduction of
wages should be referred to ten arbitrators, five
representing the masters, five the operatives, with an
umpire ; that if this be not agreed upon the opera-
tives should go out on strike, and fight s long as
they are able, and that each district should do
its best to collect money to carry out this resolu-
tion.
London, England, 1869-03-16

A LADIES' CLUB.

A new club, to rival in all respects the gorgeous
joint-stock palaces in Pall Mall, is to be started by
and for ladies. It will be very exclusive; the entrance
fee will be ten guineas,
the annual subscription five.
This, we suppose, is intended as the solution
satis-
factory the
winan's question. It is not a very
solution. Already Belgravian and Tyburnian
mothers spend far too large a portion of their time
away from home ; and every year sees them more
and more leave the management of their households
an&the care of their children to hirelings. The club
will be a terrible snare to them. Scandal or the more
harmless milliners' jargon will occupy a still larger
portion of their lives than at present. The English
home will soon become an institution known only to
antiquarians.
London, England, 1869-03-16

THE HOSPITAL for WOMEN, Soho-square.
1 —Bankers : Messrs. Barclay. Bevan, and Co.;
Messrs. Ransom, Bouverie, and Co.—The Committee
APPEAL very earnestly for CONTRIBUTIONS. The
Hospital is now open on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fri-
days to out-patients who are treated without letters of
recommendation.
HENRY B. INGRAM, secretary
London, England, 1869-03-16

ADMIRALTY, MARcH 12.

The undermentioned officers have this day been pro-
moted to the rank of Engineer in her Majesty's Fleet,
with seniority of 6th March, 1.861.):—Mr. John William
Owen, and Mr. Thomas Hunter.

John Ellis Knight, Esq., has-been promoted to the rank
of Staff commando); in her Majesty's Fleet.
London, England, 1869-03-16

BAD NEWS FOB, FARMERS.

A correspondent of the Times, who has for some
time been officially connected with the Chincha
" the guano at Chinchas is done,
shiploads remaining requiring but a few
weeks to complete the work calculated to have
thels la nfdes w, says
required fifteen or sixteen years to come." lie
asks what has become of the 7,200,000 tons officially
that. he could a tale unfold which
stated to have been there a little over two years
miserably the persons who lent the
ent money on the security of the
deluded. What will the
farmers say ?
Peruviangagotan?wouldo sl-idii eeepGwooshl replies
wi •
have
1 namv e be e n
Fortunately for them our towns
are now beginning to ask themselves if it would
not have been more economical to use the manure
manure, at a great expense, from
clozorteahv at hand, instead of throwing it away and
in other
anure,
several thousand miles away. The exhaustion at the
Chinchas is likely to hasten the solution of the town
sewage problem.
London, England, 1869-03-16

Q AMARTT aN FREE HOSPITAL for WOMEN
Li and CHILDREN, Lower Seymour-street,
square. The only free Hospital for dis-ases, 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-
; Sir Samuel. Scott, Bart.; Messrs. Barclay, Coutts,
Glyn, Ransom; and by the Secretary.
London, England, 1869-03-16

11BER.

Eglinton Hunt
I 6, 7
Liverpool
i Shrewsbury .. l5, 16

E FIXTURES.
CII.

Kingsbury 12, 13 Crowkerne lB, 19
West Somerset 15, 16 Chopstovr '"4, 30
York 17
APWL.

Aldershot 1, 2 I Streatham B, 9
Bromley 1, 2 Royal Artily., Woolwica...B
Abergavenny . 1, 2 Knighton
I
Lichfield
Southdown Hunt 7 Tenhury... 2l
Cambridge 7, 8 Croydon... '2 1, 23
Cheltenham 7, 8 Co. Loath S.: Ardeen. 2i, 28
MAY.
- - - -

Limerick Hunt 4
Eglinton Hunt 6, 7

I St. Albans . 13
%Vest Drayton l7

HALE OF MADAME _RACHEL'S' PROPERTY.

The sale of the effects belonging to Madame Rachel
commenced on Monday. The property was described
in the advertisements in that glowing language for which
our auctioneers have generally been distinguished—" a
matchless sideboard," a handsome set of carved oak
;hairs, a rare and valuable clock, and a pair of mas-
sive candelabra, " formerly belonging to the Emperor of
the French ;" a pair of incense burners, on carved ebony
stands, " formerly the property of the King of Delhi."
Dispersed throughout the house, adopting the words of the
catalogue) were " numerous works of art and an extensive
collection of articles of vertu, many of them being pre-
sentations from Madame Rachel's distinguished
patronesses ;" a full-compassed piano by Kirkman ; about
1,000 volumes of hooks, and an extensive cellar of wines,
&c. As a matter of course, there was much criticism
respecting the authenticity of the articles described ; and
a great deal of speculation was afloat as to how long a
time had elapsed since the objects which were said to
have formerly belonged to the Emperor of the French and
the King of Delhi had found their way from the palaces
of those renowned potentates. There was a very large
attendance of buyers and spectators. The " company
were not of the most refined description, and the
crowd was so great outside the street that it was
thought necessary to secure the services of several of
the police, who were placed at the door of the
house, prohibiting admittance to a public sale, except
on presentation of a catalogue—price Is. ; yet such was
the course adopted on this occasion, that those who had
not the satisfaction of possessing the required pass-
port were admitted to the privilege of purchasing one
on the premises. In order to accomplish this object,
people were permitted to enter the dining-room, when:,
at the end nearest the window, sat Madame Rachel her-
self, with her two daughters, all gracefully attired for the
occasion, and each, paying tha closest attention to the
traffic in catalogues, the proceeds of which were piled up
on the table before them, and conveyed a strong impres-
sion that this part of the day's "sale" was not by any
means the least remunerative. It may be presumed that
Madame Rachel was lawfully justified in making a spe-
cific charge for admission to a residence which has latterly
attracted so much public attention ; but the novelty of a
proceeding which issued invitations to a sale by auction,
and at the same time demanded " money at the doors,"
was naturally the theme of general su p ise.
London, England, 1869-03-16

CARDINAL CULLEN ON FENIANISM.

The old proverb about the argumentative gentle-
man who is convinced against his will, applies very
aptly to those who call themselves Anti-Romanista.
nettling would convince the members of tne
Protestant Association that Cardinal Cullen
is not the leading spirit of Fenianism. If it is
possible to convince them, they ought certainly
be persuaded by his Eminence's letter to his clergy,
just published. It is as opposed to Fenianism as the
former productions of the same hand, and is written
in reply to an application to have a collection in all
churches after Mass on St. Patrick's Day, for the
families of the released Fenian prisoners. He points
out that the released prisoners are not in want of
money, as funds have already been raised to assist
them. Being strong, they ought immediately to be
able to gain their own livelihoods. Ile cannot look
upon the movement as coming from the pure spring
of charity, but rather as a political stratagem to
obtain from the country a mark of approbation of
the conduct of the prisoners, or an attempt to
identify the Catholic clergy with Fenianism and
secret societies, which had been repeatedly denounced.
There are thousands of poor widows, artisans, and
other persons in poverty who are more deserving
objects of public donations. His concluding para-
graph is a eulogy of the Irish Church measure,
which, he thinks, will largely contribute to spread
contentment, and produce harmony amongst all
classes. " Still," he goes on to say, "to assist in ob-
taining so important an object, we must be watchful
lest the cockle should spring up again, and it will be
useful to remind your flocks from time to time that
all who enrol themselves in secret societies tending
to overthrow the true Church or civil society, such as
Fenians, Ribbonmen, and Freemasons, are con-
demned by the Church and subjected to excommu-
nication andother ecclesiastical penalties." The Dublin
Evening Mail considers the latter part of the letter
a practical admission " that England will not succeed
in the miserable policy of ruling Ireland through
Rome, which is at present the only stratagem British
statesmanship can discover for itself."
London, England, 1869-03-16

THE PREACHING REASON.

The London preaching season has set in. On Sun-
day the Archbishop of Canterbury and the Bishops
of London, Lichfield, and Peterborough were among
the preachers. The last preached at Whitehall in
the afternoon, to an enormous congregation, among
whom was the Princess Mary. Bishop Magee chose
for his subject Prophecy, and described with his usual
clearness the difference between the two modes of
interpreting prophecy—that which expected certain
special events to happen at certain precise dates, and
that which saw in the history of the world a gradual,
though not the less sure, fulfilment of prophecy.
Bishop Selwyn preached at the well-known City
church, St. Lawrence, Jewry, in behalf of foreign
missions. Referring to the Holy Communion, he
earnestly deprecated making it a ground of contro-
versy.

THE BISHOP OF MANCHESTER, AND mit. SEDGWICK.

The Bishop of Manchester has withdrawn his inhi-
bition against Mr. Seclgwick, of St. Alban's, Manchester,
and that gentleman accordingly officiated at his church
on Sunday. In his sermon he statedthat there had been
three charges made against him—the hearing of con-
fessions, the use of altar lights, and the use of altar
frontals and coloured stoles. The second was given
up directly the bishop desired it; the third would be
given up from henceforth. As for the first, that
would be continued in accordance with the directions
of the Prayer-book, as it always had been. The resi-
dents in the neighbourhood of the church lighted
a large bonfire on Saturday to express their
satisfaction at Mr. Sedgwick's restoration to his
cure.
London, England, 1869-03-16

PRESERVATION OF SEA BIRDS

Mr. Thomas Dykes writes to the Times respecting
Übe preservation of sea birds. An earlier corres-
pondent on the same subject had referred to the
immense destruction of all kinds of sea fowl which
went on at Miss, Craig. Mr. Dykes, as factor
to the Marquis of Ailsa, denies this charge. He
has taken some pains to examine into its authenti-
city, and finds that it originated partly from a
mistake by which the Bass Rock in the Firth of
Forth was substituted for Ailsa Craig, and partly
from exaggeration. Mr. Dykes allows that some
kinds of birds are killed in the breeding season, but
he affirms that they must be killed when and where
they can be got at, otherwise they would increase so
rapidly that they would become as destructive to the
fishermen as rabbits, if not kept down, are to
farmers.

FOREIGN NOTES.
FRANCE AID BELGIUM.
The present position of the Belgian railway difficulty
is still very mysterious, but the aspect of affairs becomes
more and more reassuring. Whilst the Belgian journals
have from the first preserved an attitude of modera-
tion and dignity, the French official papers, save
the notorious Pays, exhibit none of the virulence
which characterised the first outbreak of this
question. The English Government has interfered,
with good results, but-the exact result of its intervention
is still the subject of dispute. According to the Paris
correspondent of the Independence Beige, the change in
the appearance of this once threatening quarrel is for the
most part owing to England. But the French Govern-
ment is, nevertheless, somewhat angry at an intervention
in which the interests of Belgium, ratber than the suscep-
tibilities of France, were consulted. The Patrie affirms
that a single sovereign will be requested to act as arbiter,
the Emperor of Russia, as having the least direct interest
in the question, being most likely to be chosen. The
Etendard, which seems to speak most authoritatively, says
that nothing has yet been decided as to the exact mode of
settlement. A single arbiter or a commission may be
chosen, but the latter will not be an international tribunal.
It will be composed of French and Belgians only. M. de
la Gudronniere had an interview with the Belgian Foreign
Minister yesterday, and on this occasion, doubtless, the
propositions of the French Government were formallysub-
milted. The difficulty seems to have fairly psssed the
critical stage.

DIPLOIf ATIC MOVEMENTS.
One of the causes which have contributed to the revival
of uneasiness on the Continent is the remarkable stampeda
amongst the leading Ambassadors at the various Courts.
Count Usedom, the Chevalier Nigra, M. de la Guer-
roniere, and the Duc de Gramont, have left, or are leaving
their posts. In addition, it is stated that Baron Werther,
the Prussian Representative at the Court of Vienna, hail
London, England, 1869-03-16

TALLOW.

The market is steady. Town tallow, 44s 9d net ; Peters-
burg Y.C. on the spot, 47s Gd ; March, 47s 6d to 47s
9d; April to June, 475; June, 475; and October to De-
cember, 465.

An explosion occurred yesterday at Kynocks
percussion cap manufactory, Birmingham. Two thou-
sand cartridges exploded whilst ffve girls were standing
round, and all the girls were seriously injured. This is
the sixth explosion in five years at this place.
Four men were drowned at the Island of Lewis,
near Wick, while hauling up a log of timber that had been
washed ashore. They were struck by a sea and washed
away. Two bodies recovered.
London, England, 1869-03-16

INDIA.

The Lieutenant-Governor of the North-West Provinces
formally announces that the apprehensions of famine have
ceased. In the centre of the Punjab great improvement
is manifest. The most serious danger is everywhere at
an end.

The disagreeable souvenir of the Abyssinian expedition,
in theshape of the bill just presented to the country, is not
the only memento of that costly romance. Mr. Rassam has
published in India a report of his mission to Abyssinia.
This document, says the Times of India, might have passed
unnoticed, but for Mr. Rassam's holding, or professing to
hold, the erroneous notion that the herd of cattle and sheep
sent by Theodore as a present to Lord Napier of Magdala
on Easter Sunday, the day before the assault, was
accepted by the latter. In the report it is stated
that Aito Samuel asked " what reply he was to take to
the King with regard to a present of cows and sheep which
was offered by the King in his letter? On communicating
the -question to Sir Robert Napier, he said, 'I accept
them.'" Lord Napier has deemed it necessary to deny
this statement. Every officer preeent at the interview
testifies that the British General was indignant at the idea
of accepting them, and expressed himself strongly to that
effect.

THE INSURRECTION IN CUBA.

The Madrid correspondent of the Constitutionna says
that the news from Cuba is decidedly more favourable.
The Spanish troops have achieved several very important
successes, and there is reason to believethat without great
assistance from America the insurgents must rapidly lose
ground. It would be premature, however, to conclude
that the revolt is suppressed, or to look for a speedy ter-
mination of the struggle. General Duke's despatches,
says this writer, contains some passages which are
by no means couleur de rose. What is most
needed is an addition to the fleet, in order to thoroughly
blockade the island and prevent supplies arriving from the
United States. Then the revolt must die out, though
in such a wild and extensive country the work of suppres-
sion will be extremely difficult. It is worthy of note that
the New York papers are less confident of Cuban inde-
pendence than formerly.
London, England, 1869-03-16

ANGLO-BELGI.4N PRIZE FUND.

His Grace the Duke of Wellington, K.G., has
kindly arranged to preside at the second annual
meeting of the Anglo-Belgian Prize Fund, which is
to be held to-morrow (Wednesday), at 4.30 p.m., in
Mr. C. Mercier's studio, 21, Albert-gate, Hyde-park.
In addition to the ordinary business the engraving
from the picture of the King of the Belgians
(painted by Mr. C. iMercier) will be submitted for
inspection, it being now quite finished. It is also
intended to pass a special address of condolence to
his Majesty on his late bereavement.

The-progress of the Anglo-Belgian Prize Fund,
as shown by the report of the committee, is most
satisfactory, and it is confidently anticipated that
its success will continue. The position occupied
by the Prince of Wales on the committee guaran-
tees this. But we must not lose sight of the fact
that it is by the sale of the engravings of the
King's picture that the funds are to be realised. A
word or two, therefore, with respect to these
engravings and the picture will not be out of place.
The picture has been spoken of most highly by our
English and foreign contemporaries. The engrav-
ing is said to reproduce its best qualities. The
special distinction, however, which will attach to
the engraving is the unprecedented fact that
the superior proofs, appropriately designated
" Royal proofs," will each bear the King's written
autograph.

Miss EMILY FAITHFULL'S LECEURE ON THE
CLAIMS OF WOMEN. —Owing to the great success that has
attended the delivery of the lectures in different parts of
the country and the metropolis, Miss E. Faithfull will re-
appear on Thursday next at the Hanover-square Rooms,
when a distinguished audience [may confidently be an-
ticipated.
London, England, 1869-03-16

THE ROYAL INFIRMARY for DISEASES
1 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. Coutt.s and Co., Strand.
CHARLES J. F. RENTON, Secretary.
Waterloo-bridge-road, S B.
London, England, 1869-03-16

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have been a never-failing Family Friend for upwards of
20 years.
Sold in bottles at ls. lid., 2s. 9d., and lls. each, in
every town in the kingdom.
CAUTION.

Be sure to ask for " NORTON'S PILLS," and do not
be persuaded to purchase any of the various imitations
which have sprung up in consequence of the success of
Norton's Camomile Pills.''
London, England, 1869-03-16

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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.
London, England, 1869-03-16

PATRIOTIC FUND.

Mr. CARDWELL, in reply to Mr. iocke King, said
the last audit of the Patriotic Fun I took place in 1867,
but the accounts were all ready, down to the present
period for examination.
HAMMERSMITH BRIDGE.

Viscount BURY asked whether the Secretary for the
Home Department had taken any steps with a view of as-
certaining the condition of Hammersmith Bridge.
Mr. BRITE said he had had an examination as to the
condition of the bridge, and the report he had received
was to the effect that although the bridge in the first
instance was not a very strong erection, yet it appeared to
be as strong as it ever had been, and therefore he had not
thought it proper to prohibit its use on the occasion of the
great boat race to-morrow. Notices would be affixed and
police constables posted to confine the pedestrians entirely
to the; footway, and thus the carriage way would be left
open for vehicles. There doubtless would be a very large
attendance of the public, but be believed that, with the re-
gulations that were to be carried out, the bridge would be
quite able to bear all those who might go upon it to-
morrow.

KHANS]. PRIZE MONEY.
Mr. DUFF, in answer to Mr. Chamber, said that nearly
the whole of this money had been paid, and that a second
distribution would be very trifling. It included all the
treasure captured by the troops under Sir Hugh Rose.
London, England, 1869-03-16

THE IRISH CHURCH.

Mr. GLADSTONE, in reply. to Mr MELLOR, said he did
not think it was a fact that Archbishop Bramhall was.--?;1-
strumental in purchasing tithes from lay impropriators in
Ireland amounting to £30,000, neither did he think that
there was positive proof that the purchase money was
raised by public subscription ; by the clauses of the bill
the tithes would not bs retained.
EXTRADITION.

Mr. OT WAY, in reply to Mr. Torrens, said it was the
intention of the Government to introduce a bill with re-
spect to extradition.
BANDA PRIZE MONEY.

Mr. G. DUFF, in reply to Col. North, said the money
had all been paid, and the papers relative to it he thought
bad lost their interest, however, he would have great
plersure in affording ho hon. member every iuformation
on the subject possible.
COMMUNICATION WITH AMERICA.

The Marquis of HARTINGTON said ho had not
thought it necessary to make any provision on the suppo-
sition that the contract now under consideration would
not be carried out, as the contract with the North Ger-
man Lloyd's would provide for a weekly despatch of
letters to America.
London, England, 1869-03-16

NOTHING IMPOSSIBLE.

A GUA. ANIARELLA restores the Human Hair
L-11. to its pristine hue, no matter at what age.
JNO. GOSNELL and CO. have at length, with the aid
of one of the most eminent Chemists, succeeded in 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 15e. each.
including brush.
Red Bull Wharf, Angel-passage, 93, Upper Thames-
street Loudon. E.G.
London, England, 1869-03-16

dust published. price is. 61, by post Is. Bd., the Second Edition,
with Addenda, containing additional Facts and Cases, in illus-
tration of the nefarious pracee Bugs of the Advertising Quacks,

REVELATIONS OF QUACKS AND
QUACKERY. By DETECTOR. Reprinted from the
"Medical Circular."
London: H. Balliere, 219, Regent-street.
The numerous reviews of this startling work by the Saturday
Review. Punch, Weekly Dispatch. Public Opinion, and other
journals,-recommending its universal perusal, are repriutel with
this edition.
London, England, 1869-03-16

COUNT BISMARCK.

The statement that Count Bismarck had suffered a
partial relapse is confirmed. In a few days he will return
to his country seat, in order by securing a little rest to
Prevent more serious consequences.

INDIA.

The Lieutenant• Governor of the North-West Provinces
formally announces that the apprehensions of famine have
ceased. In the centre of the Punjab great improvement
is manifest. The most serious danger is everywhere at
an end.

The disagreeable souvenir of the Abyssinian expedition,
in the shape of the bill just presented to the country, is not
the only memento of that costly romance. Mr. Rassam has
published in India a report of his mission to Abyssinia.
This document, says the Times of India, might have passed
unnoticed, but for Mr. Rassam's holding, or professing to
hold, the erroneous notion that the herd of cattle and sheep
sent by Theodore as a present to Lord Napier of Magdala
on Easter Sunday, the day before the assault, was
accepted by the latter. In the report it is stated
that Aito Samuel asked " what reply he was to take to
the King with regard to a present of cows and sheep which
was offered by the King in his letter? On communicating
the question to Sir Robert Napier, he said, ' I accept
them." Lord Napier has deemed it necessary to deny
this statement. Every officer present at the interview
testifies that the British General was indignant at the idea
of accepting them, and expressed himself strongly to that
effect.
London, England, 1869-03-16

HOSPITAL for DISEASES of the THROAT,
Golden-square, W.
President—His Grace the Duke of GRAFTON.
The Committee of Management earnestly APPEAL for
FUNDS to help them to meet the heavy current expenses.
Upwards of 18,000 poor persons have been relieved in the
last six years.
GEORGE WOOD, Secretary.
London, England, 1869-03-29

SPOR7 ING NOTES.

The Ewoui Spring 111cetinl
no doubt it will attract a lan

in spite of the inclement stat

and Suburban Handicap will

ig commences to-morrow, and
-ge number of visitors, even
oof the weather. The City
I be the great event decided
1 be a field of about 20 to bo

Alpenstock ... 8 6 8
Vagabond ... ... 3 6 2
The Drummer ... 3, 6 2
*Coust3rnation ... 3 6 0
The Baroness ... 3 6 0
Allbrook 3 5 12
Birthday ... 3 5 10
Giantess ... 3 5 10
La Belle Helene ... 3 5 9
Boundary ... ... 3 5 7
Anlace 3 5 7
Vacuum ... 3 5
London, England, 1869-03-29

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

THIS EVENING. at 7, THE HAPPY FAMILY.
At 8, H. J. Byron's new and original Drama. MINNIE •, or'
Leonard's Love: Miss Lydia Foote, Mrs Stephens, and Miss
Brennan; Messrs David Fisher, Vernon, Marshall, and T.
Clarke.
To conclude with BROWN AND THE BRAHMINS: Messrs
Marshall, David fisher, Andrews, Hurlston, and J. Clarke;
Mesdames Lydia Foote, L. Morgan, Brennan, Fountain. Hughes,
and Stephens.

VP Oy A L CHRISTY'S.
..A.L GREAT ST. GEORGE'S HALL, REGENT-STREET.
Licensed by the Lord Chamberlain.

EASTER NOVELTIES.
Fresh Engagements, in addition to the most powerful
Ethiopian Troupe in the world. First Appearance of the
celebrated American Comedian, Mr. Harry Leslie. Pro-
nounced by the Press to be the genuine sensation, and the
only Company of Christy Minstrels who have performed
by express command before her Majesty the Queen and
the Court at Balmoral.
Arrangements for the Easter week :
CHANGE OF PROGRAMME.
New Songs, Comic Sketches, and continued success of the
Burlesque Extravaganza,
THE VERY GRAND DUTCff-S.
GRAND EXTRA PERFORMANCES.
Easter Monday at 3 and R ; Tuesday at 8 ; Wednesday
at 3 and 8 ; Thursday at 8 ; Friday at 8; Saturday, April
3, at 3 and 8.

ADMISSION ONE SHILLING.
Private Boxes, £2 2s. ; Stalls, 55.; Reserved Seats, Be.;
"Balcony, 2s.
Acting-manager, Mr. ANDREW NIMMO.

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

Nders by port runetnally attended to
London, England, 1869-03-29

FRIENDLESS AND FALLEN.-LONDON
F KMALE PREVENTIVE and REFORMATORY IN
STITIITION.

President—Rev. CANON DALE.
CONTRIBUTIONS for the support of the Homes in 1868 are ear-
nestly solicited, which ma be
street, 10a; be sent to bankers, Messrs. Blon
73, bombard quet, Salt, and Co., Francis Nicholls,
Esq. (of the Committee), 14, Old JOWL"' Chambers, E.O.
E. W. THOMAS Sec., 200, Euston-road, N.W.

PRINTING.—TO PROPRIETORS OF
NEWSPAPERS, PERIODICALS, &c.
The Printing and Machining of Newspapers, &c., done
on exceedingly favourable terms. Use of Editorial and
Publishing Offices, if required. Estimates forwarded on
receipt of particulars, with stamped directed envelope for
reply. Address—The Manager, "Sun" Printing Offices,
8, Church-row, Savoy, Strand, N.C.

(NE HUNDRED & SEVENTY DESTITUTE
ORPHA.N CHILDREN are being maintained in the
ROYAL ALBERT ORPHAN ASYLUM, at the moderate rate
of £25 per annum each. Funds greatly needed.
CH ARLES WALE ',31, Secretary.
°Mee, 54, Cheapside, Lonlott. ?'.O

QAMARTT N FREE. HOSPITAL for WOMEN
K.-) and CHILDREN, Lower Seymour-Street, Portman-
Square. The only free Hospital for dis :tees of women.
2,746 patients were treated last month withont letters of
recommendation. Subscriptions and donations are much
needed, and will he received by Messr.. liatchard, Picca-
dilly; Sir Samuel Scott. Bart.• Messrs. Barclay, Coats,
Glyn, Ransom ; and by the Secretary.

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

HENRY B. INGRAM, Secretary.

rIIHE ASSOCIATION for the WELFARE of
the BLIND, 210, Oxford-streAt, and 127, Euston-road.
Patroness—Her Most Gracious Majesty the QUEEN.
This Institution affords employment in various ways to
172 blind men and women.
Pensions to various amounts are granted to the blind
who cannot earn their own living.
500 blind men and women aro applying for help, which
cannot be given for WANT of FUNDS.
Contributions will be thankfully received by the Secre-
tarn Rev. C. B. REID, M.A.

GREAT NORTHERN HOSPITAL,
Caledonian-road, Islington, N.
Supported by Voluntary Contributions.
This Hospital has relieved 481,954 patients since it wag
establisbeJ at Bing's-cross in 1856. Patients are admitted
free.
Bankers—Messrs. Barnet, Lloyds, and Co., 60, Lombard-
street, Messrs. Ransom and Bouverie, 1, Pall.mall.—Hon.
See., I . Smith. Esa. CEO. REID, Sec.
London, England, 1869-03-29

ANOTHER EARTHQUAKE IN LANCA-
SHIRE.

It appears from the accounts of several correspon-
dents of the Manchester Courier, that another shock
of earthquake has been felt in that county. On
Thursday evening, about half-past eight, the
neighbourhoods of Stockport, Bury, 'Oldham, Broughton,
Pendleton, &c., was visited by a tolerably severe
shock. The residents in Ackers-street, Oxford-road, Man-
chester, felt the vibration of the earth, though without
hearing any noise. At Cheetham-hill the feeling experi-
enced is compared to the shock felt by a ship when,
having risen with a wave, she sinks again. A.
passenger along the road from Pendleton felt
a tremulous motion of the earth, accompanied
by a confused booming sound, as of a heavy weight
falling on a well-carpeted floor. A gentleman
residing near Eccles writes to the Manchester Cowie?
describing the effect produced on his house as resem-
bling the passog3 of a heavy waggon without the
noise. Several persons state that their houses
were shaken perceptibly, but fortunately no damage
was done beyond the breakage of some crockery. Those
who experienced the former earthquake describe the shock
of Thursday evening as much slighter, though the pecu-
liarity of the vibration and the sickening sensation pro-
duced were similar. The accounts all agree as to the
time, and the chief difference perceptible is that some
mention a rumbling noise, chile others do not.
London, England, 1869-03-29

RO/AL AMPHITHEATRE AND CIRCUS,
HOLBORN
EASTER HOLIDAYS —Entire change of performance.-
New A cts, fresh novelties, and additional attractions.—The best
and only entertainment of the kind in the metropolis. Town and
country holiday-makers will find no other Theatre in London
Offering a programme so replete with variety, amusement, and
excitement THIS EVENING, first appearance of the greatest
'wonder of the day—the Salamander Horse! 0 NRA, the world
renowned, in his unapproachable and extraordinary double so-
rnersaults and pirouettes from the FLYING TRAPEZE.
The magnificent Stud of Filly Performing Horses, and the
Xnatchless SCENES in the ARENA, by MM. Bradbury, Oscar
Carre, Salamonsky, Adolphe Carre, Maitrejean, and Mdlles.
Balamonsky, Montero, Amalia, and Krembser, The most com-
plete combination of equestrian talent ever brought together,
Positively t e Last Four Weeks of the Equestrian Season.—
Those who have not yet seen the wonderful and beautiful horses
should lose no time in doing so, as they leave London for the
Continent on the 26th of April.
Doors open at Seven, commence at half past. Morning Per-
formances Wednesday and Saturday, commencing at Half-past
Two.
London, England, 1869-03-29

THE DUMFRIESSHIRE ELECTION,

The nomination for Dumfriesshire is fixed for to-day,
and the polling will probably take place to-mcrrow.
The contest between Sir Sydney Waterlow and
Major Walker will be very severe. Both candidates
held several meetings in various parts of the country las:
week, and addressed their supporters. Several anony-
mous letters addressed to the candidates or their
principal supporters have created a good deal of talk, and
have formed the subject of animadversion at the local
meetings. Some of these epistles have been published in
the Dumfries papers. One to Major Walker warns him
" to retire in time, or take the consequences ;" the Mar-
quis of Queensberry has received one adjuring him " to
help the Liberal side " at his peril. Sir J. H.
Maxwell has also been favoured with a mysterious
epistle, in which he is charged with " using undue
influence in this election," the writer adding, " your safety
lies in your own hands, and if you do not support the
Liberal side your pride will be humbled in the dust." A
warning letter, sent through the post office, of which the
following is a copy, has been received by the Liberal can-
didate :—" Sir Sidney Waterloo—Me and my mates has got
a good bit mony to do for you and some more Radikels—
so look out. Six caries are marked down on the paper we
got, to be flebotomed they said. H ura for the Major who
stumps up the klink.—GuLLY-KNIrE."

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HER MAJESTY.

WINDSOR CASTLE, March 28.

Her Majesty, Prince Arthur, Princess Louise,
Prince Leopold, and Princess Beatrice, and the
ladies and gentlemen in waiting, attended Divine
service this morning in the private chapel.

LATEST INTELL MENU

(I: L7E R'S TELEGRAMS.)

INDIA, CHINA, AND AUSTRALIAN
(IIEAVY) MAILS.
SOUTHAMPTON, March 29.
The Peninsular and Oriental Company's steamer
Poona!, with the above mail, passed the Needles
at 10.10 a.m.

ITALY.
FLORENCE, March 28.
The Russian Grand-Duke Wladitnir arrived
here to-day.
London, England, 1869-03-29

pARTRIDGE AM) COOPER.
MANUFACTURING STATIONERS,

192, FLEET-STREET (CORNER OF CIIANCERY-LANE), LONDON (E'.C•)

THE PUBLIC SUPPLIED AT WHOLESALE PRICES.
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per ream. F. d.
Fine Cream Laid Note: a cheap paper e 0
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Extra ,•rty ::rano Double Thick Cream Lai:l Note 7 0
Straw Paper, Patent;" adapted for rapid
Large Commncial Note Papers 41., 55., and G 0
Foolscap Papers, blue or cream........ 105. 6d , 1.25. and. 14
Outsides Foolscap 6 6
Letter Paper for scribbling plain, 4s. ; ruled ditto, 4 6
Tinted Lined Note
Double Thick Cream Wove "Club House" Note, five quires for

2s. 6i.

Ptiperfine Cream or Blue Envelopes, 4s Gd, 5s 61, & Gs Gd
Large Blue Wove Commercial Envelopes, 4s 61 per 1,000
Cheap Buff Colour, for circulars, &c., 3s
COLOUR STi 1i PING (Rel'ef) reduced to Is. per 100. Polished
steel dies sunk by the best artists in the trade at about half the
prices charged by the retail houses.
An ILLU sTR X TED CATALOGUE, containing full descrip-
tion, with prices of Account Books, Copying Presses, Inkstands,
Stationery; Cabinets, Postage 'tales, Despatch Boxes, Travelling
Writing Cases, Desks, and Bags, &c , post free
London, England, 1869-03-29

QUARRELLING IN HIGH PLACES.

- -------
The India Office and the Admiralty have quar-
relled. The result is that the public suffer. It has
been usual for the admiral commanding at Malta to
fill up the Indian troopships as they pass with time-
expired men and officers returning to England. But
a dispute having arisen between the two depart-
ments as to the price to be paid for the service, the
Crocodile lately returned home empty, although a
major and his family and some invalids were about
to return to England. These will now have to be
conveyed at a largely-increased expense to the nation.

ARMY REFORMERS.

Army reform has lately been discussed in several
quarters, and as usual there are plenty of non-pro-
fessional advisers ready to solve all the problems
that perplex the initiated. " A Private Dra-
goon," in the current number of St. Paul's,
undertakes the task of examining their
various specifics, and declares that the general
feeling of the barrack-room is altogether opposed to
the theories of Sir Charles Trevelyan. He objects
to the suggestion of "nationalising" the army, that
is, of making it reflect the various classes of the
nation, which he declares to be impracticable.
Colonel Baker of the 10th Hussars, in a pam-
phlet on "Army Reform," complains that
during the last ten years our military expenditure
has been greater than that of France and Prussia
combined, while we could not maintain 35,000 men
through a campaign. Colonel Baker thinks the
remedy is to be found in a better system of organisa-
tion, and he suggests several plans for reinforcing
the army from the militia. Should it be necessary
to fill up the ranks of the militia faster than the
voluntary system w^uld supply the want, the Colonel
would have us resort to the ballot under modified
conditions.

More immediately practical and important is the
reform which is being pressed forward by Mr. Myers,
assistant-surgeon of the Coldstreams, who is
anxiously endeavouring to obtain a change in the
clothing of the British soldier. There is no doubt
that great sickness and mortality exist among our
troops from disease of the heart and. the great blood-
vessels surrounding it, and it is positively stated
that the prevalence to this particular class of disease
is duo to the pressure of the uniform. The
tunic collar, in particular, is very injurious ;
and evidence is given by Mr. Myers show-
ing that while one regiment stationed in India
wore a different collar no cases of invaliding or of
death from aneurism occurred during a period of
eight years. With the usual accoutrement the com-
plaint is so common that during the last twelve
months the mortality at Aldershott from that cause
has been 21 per 1,000. The strain on the organs of
circulation by undue constriction and pressure during
exercise inevitably produces evil effects ; and while
we are debating how best to recruit our army, we
shall surely be wise, as well as humane, in removing
a cause of needless danger and suffering.
London, England, 1869-03-29

THE EDUCATION QUESTION.

Lord Sandon, M.P. for Liverpool, recently address-
ing a meeting of the Industrial Ragged Schools in
the town he represents, spoke decisively against a
compulsory system being established until the
Partially compulsory plan contained in the Work-
shops Act had been tried. Ile was strongly in
favour of the Government adopting the sug-
gestion for carrying oat the powers already
conferred by Act of Parliament for compelling the ,
children of out-door paupers to attend school, the
necessary fees to be paid out of the rates. He
warmly urged the importance of denominational
education in order to secure religious instruction for
ilikirinual_filleiarY DM% _a_ 4 Feferred to 2
London, England, 1869-03-29

HOSPITAL for DISEASES of the THROAT,
Golden-square, W.
President —His Grace the Duke rf 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, 1869-03-29

rriE HOSPITAL for WOMEN, Soho-square.
—Bankers : Messrs. Barclay, Boy In, and Co.;
Messrs. Ransom, Bonyeric, and Co. —The Committeo
APPEAL very earnostly for CONTRIBUTIONS. Tho
Hospital is now open on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fri-
days to out-pltients who are treated without letters of
recommendation.

HENRY B. INGRAM, Socrotary.
London, England, 1869-03-29

to It

SUN OFFICE, 7 o'CLocK.

TATTERSALL'S— This Evening.

CITY AND SUBURBAN.
100 to 30 agst Alpenstock (taken)
11 to 2 agst La Belle Helene (offered)
6to 1 agst Poinsettia (taken and offered)
6to 1 agst Drummer (taken and offered)
109 to 9 agst Birthday (taken and offered)
15 to 1 agst Sawyer (taken)
100 to 6 agst Consternation (taken and offered)
25 to 1 agst Atonement (taken and offered)
25 to 1 agst Robespierre (offered)
30 to I ag-t See Saw (offered)
33 to 1 agst Eastley (taken)
Scratched —Vagabond and King Cophetua at 3.10 p.m.

- METROPOLITAN.
10 to 1 agst La BePe Helene (taken)
1(0 t 7 agst Vane= (Wien)
CiIESTEU CUP.
11 to 1 agst Vagabond (offered)
10 ►to 6 agst Mandrake (taken)
100'J to 31 agst U mdolier (taken)
.1000 to 30 agst Good Hope (tak.•u)
DERBY.
12 to 1 agst Pretender (offered)
100 J t 60 agst Elthus (offered)
50 to 1 agst Auut Hannah (offered)
2000 to 25 agst Consternation (offered)
1000 to 15 agst Alpenstock (offered)
1000 to 10 agst Drummer (offered)
TWO THOUSAND GUINEAS.
100 to 60 agst Wild Oats (offered)
sto 1 agst Belladrum (offered)
Bto t agst Pretender (offered)

ARRIVALS AT EPSOM.

Mysotis, Sphynx, Elfiron, Tit Bit, Talk-of-the-Hill
Harebell, Pirate Chief, Wardmote, Stephanotis, Melia'
Vespasian, Matilda, Biddy o'Rourke f, Hilda, Veda, Glen,
livat, Sagittarius, Robespierre, Noyau, Coup d'Eulat,
Bounceway, Blueskin, Lancet, Alpenstock, Acorn, Patrick,
Roquefort, Poinsettia, Consternation, Sawyer, 2Eolus,
Drummer, Conrad, Formosa, Brasenose, Capsicum, Flea,
Eingsland, Patrician, Actress, Halloween, Hereford,
Lady Lavender, Bay Rosalind c, Green Riband, Gladness,
Grimara, Vagabond, Blue Gown, King Cophetua, Gaurbi,
Czar, Finnisterre.

KINGSBURY MEETING—Tms PAY.
(BY ELECTP.IC TELEGRAPH.)
HANDICAP STEEPLECHASE.

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Beanstalk
uighflyer
Eight ran
II ciNDICAP S WEEFSTAKES.

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Ellen
Flash
Don Quixote _

Seven ran.

KINGSBURY HANDICAP.

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King Richard
Fitz Ivan . ,

Thre© ran.