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The Sun.
London, England, 1856-12-16

RUSSIA.

A letter from St. Petersburg, of the 7th, says :
" The baptism of the newly-born son of the Grand
Duke Nicholas took place to-day at the Winter
Palace. At half-past ten the great dignitaries of
the crown, the ambassadors, and the Ministers
assembled in the great concert room, and the gene-
rals in St. Peter's Gallery, all accompanied by the
ladies of their families, in the Russian costume.
The ceremony commenced at eleven o'clock. The
sponsors of the child were the Emperor, the Em-
press Dowager, Grand Dukes of Oldenbourg and
Michael of Oldenbourg, Grand Duchess Maria
Paulowna, and the Princess Theresa of Oldenbourg.
A. salute of 301 guns, fired from the citadel of
Peter and Paul, announced the conclusion of the
ceremony, after which the persons of the court
were admitted to offer their congratulations. To-
night the city will be illuminated."
London, England, 1856-12-16

COLONIAL.

TEA—The business done in this article has been very
hunted, most parties deterring their operations until the
result of the sales which take place tomorrow is known.
A considerable quantity of Assam will be offered.
SUGAR—OnIy a small business has been transacted,
either for home use or for exportation, and holders con-
tinue to demand full rates, which speculators do not feel
disposed to give, as prices rule about 2s to 4s per cwt.
higher than they did at this time last year. The accounts
from the continental markets are satisfactory.
COFFEE—Very little business has been done, and the
public sales of the article have been unimportant. No
change in prices can be quoted.
RICE.—The demand for the low qualities still con-
tinues, at fully former rates ; but for the superior descrip-
tions there is little inquiry.
Ruse—An active business has been done, and as the
stocks are low rather higher prices are expected to rule.
Proof Demerara brought 2s 8d to 2s 96d. per gallou.
TALLOW—Only a moderate business has been done, anti
prices have ruled steady. P.Y.C., on the spot, 588 6d to
065 9d; opring delivery, 5816 d per cwt. 4
London, England, 1856-12-16

THE BALTIC.

11A31217RG, Dec. 14.—We learn from the various
ports on the Prussian and Russian costs of the
Baltic that the navigation had been re-established,
after having been completely stopped and much
damage done to the shipping, which had
unfortunately been fixed in the ice. The
same may be said in some of the ports in the
Gulf of Finland, especially at Bolderaa, accord-
ing to accounts up to the Bth instant. But from
Cronstadt, whence intelligence has come to the 2d
inst., and the port of St. Petersburg to the 6th, it
appears that many of the ships which had endea-
voured to gain the sea by forcing a passage through
the ice, and had in consequence become fast, had
managed to regain the harbour of Cronstadt, and
would probably have to remain during the winter
there. There were about 20 vessels remaining ice-
bound in the port of St. Petersburg, and 387 in
Cronstadt.

The official journal of Palermo of the Ist con-
tains a rescript of the King directing the establish-
ment of two lines of electric telegraph in' Sicily,
one from Messina to Palermo and Sciacca, the
other from Messina to Girgeuti, Messina itself be-
ing placed by means of a submarine cable in cmn-
munication with the continent. The two lines will
place in communication with the seat of govern-
ment almost all the chief towns of districts, the
fortified places, and the principal commercial ports.
The period fixed for the completion of the lines is
a year and four months, but sections of the lines
are to be brought into use according as they are
terminated. The system of telegraph adopted is
to be that of Morse with all the latest improve-
ments.
London, England, 1856-12-16

THE SUN, LONDON, TtritSDAY EVENIN G, DRCEMBEIi 11, 1856,

gained. Here, however, we are not altogether free
fromspeculators, who, anxious for anotheradvanee,
are just now endeavouring to create an uneasy
feeling on that score ; of course opinions from par-
ties so interested aro not of much value, but their
promulgation may give rise to unnecessaryanxiety,
which it is worth while, if possible, to allay. It is
true that the consumption of copper is likely to in-
crease ; there will be considerable demand for wire
for the American telegraph (in fact, large orders on
that account have already been received here), and
for some other purposes in connection with the
trade of this town—the tube manufacture especi-
ally—the quantity being worked up is increasing ;
but persons who are generally well informed un the
subject are of opinion that the commodity is not
particularly scarce, not more so than at the time of
the unexpected fall last June. It may be noticed,
too, that since the rise last week consumers have
less difficulty in securing a supply for immediate
use ; and inasmuch as this is not the time of year
when, under existing circumstances, the generality
of manufacturers would care to buy largely, no in-
convenience is likely to arise from orders of that
kind not being accepted by the agents. It is, in
fact, simply the indisposition to enter into contracts
at present prices, where these are known to be of
a speculative character, which gives rise to the
supposition that there is to be another advance
almost, immediately. The smelters are reported to
be pretty full of engagements for the next six
weeks.

The general trade of the town continues healthy ;
the factors' travellers are finishing up remarkably
good journeys in the agricultural districts, and,
late as it is in the year, there are a great many
orders in the town. In the fancy trades there is
more animation than existed two or three weeks
since, the consequence of country orders for Christ-
mas presents. It is only in a very few and unim-
portant branches that any languor prevails, and
this may generally be traced to some unfavourable
influence of an exceptional character, or to the
season.—Birmingham Journal of Saturday.
London, England, 1856-12-16

THE BALTIC. ,

HAMBURG, Dec. 14.—We learn from the various
ports on the Prussian and Russian costs of the
Baltic that the navigation had been re-established,
after having been completely stopped and much
damage done to the shipping, which had
unfortunately been fixed in the ice. The
same may be said in some of the ports in the
Gulf of Finland, especially at Bolderaa, accord-
ing to accounts up to the Bth instant. But from
Cronstadt, whence intelligence has come to the 2d
inst., and the port of St. Petersburg to the 6th, it
appears that many of the ships which had endea-
voured to gain the sea by forcing a passage through
the ice, and had in consequence become fast, had
managed to regain the harbour of Cronstadt, and
would probably have to remain during the winter
there. There were about 20 vessels remaining ice-
bound in the port of St. Petersburg, and 387 in
Cronstadt.

The official journal of Palermo of the Ist con-
tains a rescript of the King directing the establish-
ment of two lines of electric telegraph in Sicily,
one from Messina to Palermo and Sciacca, the
o, her from Messina to Girgenti, Messina itself be-
ing placed by means of a submarine cable in com-
munication with the continent. The two lines will
place in communication with the seat of govern-
ment almost all the chief towns of districts, the
fortified places, and the principal commercial ports.
The period fixed for the completion of the lines is
a year and four mouths, but sections of the lines
are to be brought into use according as they are
terminated. The system of telegraph adopted is
to be that of Morse with all the latest improve-
ments.
London, England, 1856-12-16

PUBLIC LANDS.

The report of the Secretary of the Interior presents facts
and views in relation to internal affairs over which the
supervision of his department extends, of much interest
and importance. _ _ _

The aggregate sales of the public lands,, during the last
fiscal year, amount to 9,227,878 acres ; fur which has beau
received the sum of 8,821,414 dols. During the same pe-
nod there have been located with military scrip and land-
warrants, and for other purposes, 30,100,230 acres; thus
making a total aggregate of 39,328,10 i acres. On the 30th
September last surveys had been made of 16,873,690 acres,
a large proportion of which is ready for market.
The suggestions in this report in regard to the complica-
tion and progressive expansion of the business of the differ-
ent bureaux of the Department ; to the pension system; to
the colonisation of Indian tribes, and the recommendations
in relation to various improvements in the district of Co-
lumbia are especially commended to your consideration.
London, England, 1856-12-16

ESTABLISHED 1837.
BRITANNIA LIFE ASSURANCE COM-
PANY,
''lllpowered bySpecial Act of Parliament, 4 Viet., cap. 9, and
BRITANNIA MUTUAL LIFE ASSOCIATION,
empowered by Tier Majesty's Royhi Letters Patent.
1, Princes-street, Bank. London.
‘,114,2„
s•lt-GENERAL ALEXANDEIL, Blackheath-park, Chairman.
umber of Policies is:ued, upwards of 11,000.
14,glual
upwards of 84 Income from Prem'
ums (exclusive of Interest on Invest-
-1 ,0001.
tes of Premium reduced to the lowest possible sc le compatible
thclecurity, and computed in such variety of wa' s as to suit the
.'Mstances and convenience of every cl:us of Policy-holders.
' , E. R. FOSTER, Resident Director.
ANDREW FRANCIS, Sebretary.

ISiP
'RTAisrT TO EVERY MAN WHO KEEPS A MORSE,
COW, SHEP.P, OR PIG. 4ORLEY'S FOOD FOR CATTLE.
TIE CHEAPEST AND BEST EVER YET INTRODUCED !
:tjht Oases containing 448 Packages—each Package One Feed,
'4l to.llt Of Three Half-pence each, equal to 565. per case. Carriage
MY railway station.
None are genuine without my signature—
JOSEPH THORLEY, the Inventor,
115, High street, Hull.
Post-office Orders must be made payable as above.
London, England, 1856-12-16

Vc now , A riv aCClTlAillfcsrl
Ment ELS i) meek • ' • '
tietnan or ,
ly
Widower I,llh child rf.o. w;:err one or En re ,rvants
,a,re kept. A comfortahle ,pie the n-
colileraticn. Unexcep-
`"onable references given.—A,Uress C. G., .Nlrs. Powell's, 4, Trinity-
Street, Blackheath-hill.

EAST INDIA lICV,TS'E. 237 n OCTOREit, 1856.
lEEE COURT of DIRECTORS cf the EAST
INDIA COMPANY' DO HER PRY GIVE NOTICE, That e
kRTERLY GE COURT of t',e sail Company will be
eli at their Honse in Leadenhall-street, on W DNESDAY,the 17th
ec:nn'rier next, at Eleven o'clock in the forenoon.
JAAIES C. MELVILL, Secretary.

EAST INDIA HOUSE. THE lOrn DECEMBER, 1856.
E COURT of DIRECTORS cf the EAST
T RE
COMPANY DO HEREBY GIVE NOTICE,
That a Proprietor of East India Stock (J. Jo ,es, Esq.) has given
notice of his intention, at the Quar,e,iy izeneral Court of the sail
t°rePany, appointed to be bold at their Flou,,e in Leadenhqll-street,
On WEDNESDAY, the lith ins•,,nt. to •lihmit a motion relative to
the constitution of the Come Government of India, with special
reference to the Coard of Control.
That another Proprietor ( al. Lewin, Eel ) has given notice of his
Intention, at the said Quarterly oenerai Court, to submit a motion
relative to the Annexation of Oude.

J tMES C. 3IE LVILL. Secretary.

ONE HUNDRED POUNDS REWARD.-
The above Reward will be paid to any Person who wdl
; Use to be sent to No. 55, Moorgate-street, a PARCEL, tied w th
vPIuR and Sealed,'addressrd "C. E. Mangle•, Passenger, •;outh-
, estern Railway," which was left in a Transom Cab on Friday
4Yening last, about Five o'Clock, at the Vat, rloo Station
FIFTY POI'ND% will he -aid to any one who will give suchin-
40trnation as will lead to a Recovery of the above Parcel.
55, Moorgate-street, 16th'December, 1856

ONT• B L N C
IS OPEN.

`4,-(,. 20,122.)

PUBLICAT'fPN►S.

Now ready, in 1 vol., with 1,500 Engravings of Arms,

SIR BERNARD BURKE'S PEERAGE and
BARON. T .r 1857,
New Edition, correcte.,! thromrl,mnt from the personal communications
of the Nobility, &c.
Hurst and Blackett, Pub is:iers, succ,ssors to Henry Colburn.

MR. JEAFFRESON'S. NEW NOVEL.
Now ready at all the libraries, in 3 vols.,
IS ABEL ; the Young Wife and the Old Love;
By J. C. JEAFFRESON,
Author of "Crewe Rise," &c.
Hurst and Blackett, Publishers, successors to Henry Colburn.

On the first of January wi7l be published the 'First Volume of a
Cheap an] Hu loan Eoition of the
TORKS OF MR. THOM CARISLE,
Handsomely printed in crown Bvo., price 6s. cloth.
THE FRENCH REVOLU !ION: a History,
Will be the first Work issued, and will be complete in 2 vo's.
London : Chapman and Hall, 193, PlceadiAy.
London, England, 1856-12-16

COLONIAL.

TEA—The business done in this article has been very
limited, most parties deferring their operations until the
result of the sales which take place to-morrow is known.
A considerable quantity of Assam will be offered.
SUGAR—OnIy a small business has been transacted,
either for home use or for exportation, and holders con-
tinue to demand full rates, which speculators do not feel
disposed to give, as prices rule about 2s to 4s per cwt.
higher than they did at this time last year. The accounts
from the continental markets are satisfactory.
COFFEE—Very little business has been done, and the
public sales of the article have been unimportant. No
change in prices can be quote.-1.
RICE.—The demand for the low qualities still con-
tinues, at fully former rates ; but for the superior descrip-
tions there is little inquiry.
Ilum—An active business has been done, and as the
stocks are low rather higher prices are expected to rule.
Proof Demerara brought 2s BJA to 2s 90. per gallon.
TALLOW—OnIy a moderate business has been done, and
prices have ruled steady. P.Y.C., on the spot, 58s Gd to
58s 9d; spring delivery, 58s Gd per cwt. ,
London, England, 1856-12-16

RUSSIA.

A letter from St. Petersburg, of the 7th, says :
"The baptism of the newly-born son of the Grand
Duke Nicholas took place to-day at the Winter
Palace. At half-past ten the great dignitaries of
the crown, the ambassadors, and the Ministers
assembled in the great concert room, and the gene-
rals in St. Peter's Gallery, all accompanied by the
ladies of their families, in the Russian costume.
The ceremony commenced at eleven o'clock. The
sponsors of the child were the Emperor, the Em-
press Dowager, Grand Dukes of Oldenbourg and
Michael of Oldenbourg, Grand Duchess Maria
Paulowna, and the Princess Theresa of Oldenbourg.
A. salute of 301 guns, fired from the citadel of
Peter and Paul, announced the conclusion of the
ceremony, after which the persons of the court
were admitted to offer their congratulations. To-
night the city will be illuminated."
London, England, 1856-12-16

LLOYD'S SHIPPING.—(This Day.)

LONDON, Dec. 16.—Wind and woather this day at
noon ; light airs from the westward, with fog and frost.
The Royal Family, from Calcutta, for Bombay, has been
burnt at sea.

PORTSMOUTH, Dec. 15.—Wind N.N.E.—Arrived
H.M.S. Dee, from the eastward, with two gun-boats.
Sailed—Maury, for Shanghai.
PLYMOUTH, Dec. 15.—Wind N.—Sailed—lreland (s.s.),
for the Cape of Cood Hope and Calcutta.
FALMOUTH, Dec. 15.—Wind N.N.W.—Sailed—De-
vonshire, for Mauritius ; Director, Jamaica.
POOLE, Dec. 15.—Wind N.—Sailed—Catapnlco (s.s.),
for Valparaiso.
SALCOMBE, Dec. 15.—Wind N.N.E.—Off the port—
S wiftsure, from London, for Melbourne.
DovER, Dec. 15.—Wind W.N.W..—Arrived.—Canova,
from Shields, for New York ; Vicar of Bray, Iquique.
DARTMOUTH, Dec. 15.—Wind N.E..—Arrived,—Felix,
from Rio Janeiro.

PENZANCE, Dec. 15.—Wind N.—Arrived—African,
from London, for the River Gambia, very leaky, with
loss of bowsprit, foremast, and maintopmast, &c.
GLOUCESTER, Dec. 15.—Arrived—Medallion and Cham-
pion, from New York ; Ann M'Lister and Sebastopol,
Quebec.
SOUTMAMPTON, Deo. 16.—Arrived—Madrid (s.), with
the Azoff in company.
SWANSEA, Dec. 15.—Wind N.E.—Sailed—Hans, for
Moulmein ; Duke of Northumberland, Cuba.
MALTA, Dec. 9.—The brig Mary, from Jardiff, for Alex-
andria, sprang a leak and foundered at sea ; crew saved.

(PER ELEOTRIL TELEGRAPH.,
LIVERPOOL, Tuesday Morning.

Wind S.
Off—City of Washington, screw-steamer, from Phila-
delphia.
Sailed—Emelie Julia, for Lisbon ; Madagascar, for
Matanzas; Alliance, from Canco ; Flor de Marie, for
Lisbon ; Schallizzi, Requijada ; Locomotive, Bilboa ;
Frances, Malta ; een of the West, and Alpha, San-
tander' Wiltonwood, Bahia; Sea, Bahia; Lucy Head,
raltar ;Puella, Santander; Versailles, Shanghae ; Coronet,
Venice.

QUEENSTOWN, Dec. 14.

Wind N.N.W.
Arrived. Elphinstone, from Honduras ; Luconia,
Charleston.
Sailed.—Alma, for Pernambuco; Norman Morrison,
Bermuda.

DUBLIN, Dec. 15.

Wind N.W.

(BY STJBMARINE AND BRITISH TELEGRAPH.)
GRAVESEND, Tues lay, 9.33 a.m.
Wind calm ; tide low water ; weather fine.
Arrived, 15th—Mischief, from Demerara.
Arrived, 16th—Daniel (s), from Emden.

MARKET NEWS.—(This ray.)

HAY MARKETS.

SMITHFIELD.—Meadow hay, 2/ 10s to 41 8s ; clover do.,
31 lOs to 51 53; and straw, 1/ 4s to 11 Os per load.
Trade steady.
CUMBERLAND.—Meadow hay, 21 12s to 4/ 8s; clover
do., 3/ lus to 5/ 5s ; and straw, 11 be to 1/ lOs per load.
A fair demand.
WHITECHAPEL.—Meadow hay, 21 lOs tc 4/ Ss ; 'clover
do., 31 lOs to 51 Ss; and straw, 11 4s to 1/ Os per load.
Supply good.
London, England, 1856-12-16

PRUSSIA.

BERLIN, Dec. 12.—1 t is now understood that
the marriage of Prince Frederick William, which
was fixed for the 18th of October next (the Prince's
birthday), has been postponed, and will now take
place on the 21st of November, the day on which
the Princess Royal will complete her seventeenth
year. Arrangements have been made for the com-
pletion by that time of the alterations which are
being made in the Palace tinter den Linden, for-
merly inhabited by the late King, and now being
fitted up for the residence of the young couple.
Several journals having stated that the French
ambassador to the court of Prussia, the Marquis de
Moustier, has taken official steps in support of
Denmark against the proceedings of the German
Diet is the question of the Duchies, it may be
well to undeceive the public, and to assure your
readers that up to the present moment nothing
whatever has been done to justify such a state-
ment.
London, England, 1856-12-16

affairs appears to have been dated the Bth and de-
spatched the 9th. The New Prussian, Gazette pub-
lishes the following analysis of its contents :
"This note commences by recapitulating all the
advances made by Prussia to Switzerland in this
affair. Since these advances and those made by
foreign powers have hitherto remained without
success, the sole measure that remains to Prussia
in order to maintain her rights is to depend on her
own strength. If, however, within a short delay,
and during the progress of preparations now being
made with a view of ulterior proceedings, Swit-
zerland should return to better sentiments and in-
voke the mediation of a friendly power, or of one
of the powers who signed the protocol of London,
the Prussian Government will take the new propo-
sals into consideration."
London, England, 1856-12-16

THE FRAUDS ON THE GREAT NORTHERN RAILWAY

William Snell pleaded guilty to a charge of stealin;.:
an order for the payment of 6001., and also with em-
bezzling and stealing two others, value 441. lle. 3d., the
property of his employers, the directors of the Great
Northern Railway Company.
Mr. Huddlestone and Mr. Sleigh appeared for the
prosecution ; Mr. Flower for the prisoner.
Mr. Flower addressed the Court on the part of the
prisoner, in mitigation of punishment. The prisoner, be
said, had all along confessed his fault, and he had acted
throughout by himself, and without any confederates.
The whole, or greater part of the prisoner's defalcations,
which did not exceed 1,0001., bad arisen from specula-
tions in the City. The prisoner now, as on a former
occasion, expressed his sorrow and regret at what he '
had done. The learned gentleman then alluded to the
prisoner's connection with the railway, which com-
menced on the death of his father, who was killed by
an accident on this line in 1851. The prisoner had not
lived extravagantly, and he (the learned counsel) hoped
the court would deal leniently with him.
Mr. Huddlestone said the Great Northern Railway
Directors had thought it their duty as the representa
tives of a large body of shareholders to bring this matter
forward. They could not cAssistently with their duties
recommend the prisoner to mercy, but if the Court felt
it could act mercifully towards him they would not in-
terpose to endeavour to prevent it.
The Common Sergeant said he would take time to
consider what sentence he should pass on the prisoner,
and he was accordingly put back for that purpose.
Sentence deferred.
London, England, 1856-12-16

TIIE ARCTIC EXPEDITION.

The following letter has been addressed to the Editor
of The San :

SIR, —An extract from the United Service Gazette, pub-
lished in The Sun of to-day, informs your readers that
Captain Paterson, of the whaler Pacific, has in his posses.
sion three copper bolts and a galvanised iron rod, which
he bartered from the Esquimaux at Ponds-bay this past
summer, and which are supposed to have formed a part
of the ships abandoned in the ice by Sir E. Belcher in
1854. It would be an interesting and important fact
to know if these bolts and the rod of iron bear the Go.
vernment mark or broad arrow.
The mention by another whaling captain, that the
Esquimaux had sledges made of hard wood, br.red with
treenail holes, bears somewhat on my statement, that the
natives who had seen a portion of Sir John Franklin's
party had not fallen in with his ships.
In 1846-7 the natives of Repulse and Polly bays had
abundance of sledges exactly similar to those noticed
above, made both of oak and pine, the wood of which,
they said, had been obtained from a ship left many years
before by white men near Nee-chel-le or Nei-telli, a place
often named by Sir John Ross in his "Narrative," and
close to where he left his vessel in 1832. This wood
was evidently a part of his vessel (the Victory), as it was
too thin to have formed the planking of a ship like the
Fury, abandoned at or on Fury-beach in 1825
In 1854 the Esquimaux I met with in the same loca-
lities sin 184-7 had very few wood sledges, and these
were extremely old and much worn, Some of the
sledges were made of bone, but the majority were of
musk-ox skin, folded up on a little wet mass or mud, in
the form of a sledge-runner, and then frozen. These last
are never used when the
Esquimaux can get wood, as in
the spring (at which season the natives travel most) they
are thawed and put out of shape by the heat of the
mid-day sun.
In 1847 wood was not in great demand by the natives,
b
because they had au ample supply for all their wants ;
ut in 1854-, a small piece, sufficient for a spear handle,
was valued more highly than a large d..gger.
The conclusion I came to was, that, if Franklin's ships,
or one of them, had been found by the Esquimaux, they
would have been equally well supplied with wood in
1854, as they were iu 1847, if not better.
I am, Sir, your obedient servant,
London JOHN RAE.
, December 15.

ANOTHER ARCTIC EXPEDITION. - The Montreal
tatee that the Arctic expedition fitted out by
the Hudson Bay Company was to have started from
Great Slave Lake some time since. The object of this
expedition is to visit the locality where, according t.)
intorrnation furnished by Dr. Rae, Sir John Franklin
and his unfortunate companions perished, and to ascer-
tain more fully, if possible, respecting their sad fate..
London, England, 1856-12-16

Just published,
LINTON'S SCENERY of GREECE and its
ISLANDS. 50 sheet plate., with a Tour and Map. Price,
decoy 4t0., 2 guineas; royal 4t0., India, 4 guineas.
" A more captivating book has rarely passed into our hands."--
Art Journal.

" A standard work of s'ngular interest and beauty."—lllustrated
London News.

" a volume as remarkable as it is original and beautiful."—Morn.
ing Herald.

See also Atbenreum, Literary Gazette, Examiner, Leader, Builder,
Daily News, Globe, &c., &c.
Longman and Co., Paternoster-row.
London, England, 1856-12-16

MIRTH FOR THE MILLION.
Now publishing, Is. ..d., cloth, gilt edges, with forty-four plates,
HILO6OPHY and MIRTH UNITED by
IL PEN and PENCIL, Original Charades, Enigmas, and
Puzzles for Winter evenings.
Loddon: Houlston and Stoneman,
London, England, 1856-12-16

MARRIED.

On the 11th inst., at the Church of St. Columba, At-
d
J
gyleshire, the Hon. EgrelnoDt William e
Lascelles
eth , , seooo
the
son of the Earl of Harewood, to essi Elizab
youngest daughter of Neill Malcolts' hur
m, Es
chq., of Poltaltl,och.
On the 13th inst., at All Sain C, Norwool Thr
vid Murray, Esq., of 11.M.'s Royal Arsenal, Woolwich,
to Lucy, only daughter of James Huxley, Esq., of the
city. _ _ _

D I E D.
, George Aveling, Esq., of West 'Villa,
On the 14th ins.
Acton, Middlesex, aged 77.
at Mile-end, Richard Petley, El*,
On the 14th inst.,
aged 75.
On the 13th inst., R R. Arian Esq., A.R.A. Bail,
of 36, Charlotte-street, Portland-place, and 4, Ea"'
mount, Hampstead.
aged 65.
On the 13th inst., at Spring-wood House, near Efuddera-
square, Captain 11. M
'---urray E. Allen, R.N aged 48.
On the 13th inst., at Upper Tulse-hill, Ni. T. Efuggino,
field,Or jthoehnl3Bthtarikeeeyt: Eastqi, Cumberland-street, Warwick-
Esq., aged 77.
On the 13th inst., at Burr-street, Mr. Joseph Cornick,
aged 16.
On the 11th inst., at Hampstead, the Rev. A. Burgh,
vicar of the united parishes of St. Lawrence Jewry
and St-
Mary Magdalene, Milk-stieet, city, aged s'B.
.........

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of No. 112, Strand, Printer, at The Sun 01110 e. -'4l/
3*
112, Strand, in the Pi-evil:et of the Savoy, in the count
of Aliddlerox, Tuesiay, December JO, 18156..
London, England, 1856-12-16

EAST INDIA HOUSE. 29TH OCTOBER, 1856.
THE COURT of DIRECTORS of the EAST
INDIA COMPANY DO HEREBY GIVE NOTICE, That a
QUARTERLY GE EitAL COURT of the said Company will be
held at their House in Leadenh all-street, on VT,' DNESD AY, the 17th
December nest, at Eleven o'clock in the forenoon.
JAMES C. MELVILL, Secretary.

EAST INDIA HOUSE THE 10TH DECEMBER, 1856.
THE COURT of DIRECTORS cf the EAST
INDIA COMP ANY DO HEREBY GIVE NOTICE,

That a Proprietor of East India Stock (J. Jones, Esq.) has given
notice of his intention, at the Quarterly General Coart of the said
Company. appointed to he held at their House in Leadenhall-street,
oa WEDNESDAX, the 17th Instant, to gihmit a motion relative to
the Constitution of the Home Government of India, with special
reference to the Coard of Control. .

That another Proprietor (\I. Lewin. Esq.) has given notice of his
intention, at the said Quarterly ieneral Court, to submit a motion
relatiy to the Annexation of Onde.
J ISLES C. 711ELTILL. Secretary.

ONE HUNDRED POUNDS REWARD.-
The above Reward will be paid to any Person who will
ean•e to ne sent to No. 55, Moorgate-street, a PARCEL, tied with
String and Sealed, addressed "C. E. Mangle., Passenger, south-
Western Railway," which was left in a Hansom Cab on Friday
Evening last. about Five o'Clock, at the Waterloo Station
FIFTY POUNDS will be paid to any one who will give such In-
formation as will lead to a Recovery of the above Parcel.
55, Moorgate-street, 16th December, 1856.

MON T BLANC
Is OPEN.
London, England, 1856-12-16

Just published,

LINTON'S SCENERY of GREECE and its
ISLANDS. 50 sheet platen, with a Tour and Map. Price,
dewy 4t0., 2 guineas; roya! 4t0., India, 4 guineas.
" more captivating book has rarely passed into our halids."—
Art Journal.

A standard work of s'ngular interest and beanty."—lllustrated
London News.

" volume as remarkable as it is original and beautiful."—Morn-
ing llerald.

See also Athenxum, Literary Gazette, Examiner, Leader. Builder,
Daily News, Globe. &c., &c.

Longman and Co., Paternoster-row.
London, England, 1856-12-16

The prisoner—Ye', sir, and made me quite drunk.

. .
Mr. Selfe—Don't take spirits again for the toothache.
You would have been cleared out, and your watch and
money take n, if the officer had not taken you to the
station. You can therefore have no objection to pay a
fine of ss. for the great care taken of you.
The penalty was instantly paid.
London, England, 1856-12-16

IN RE M. EARNETT.

This was an examination in the case of this bankrupt,
jeweller, of Ranisgate, which was adjourned upon the
application of Mr. Philip, the solicitor to the assignees,
the bankrupt not being ready with his accounts.

Assuming that the Red Jacket sailed from Melbourne
on that day fixed—viz., the 26th September—she has
been at sea 80 days•
London, England, 1856-12-16

was, in fact, quite a weed. Wax and honey, quinine
and sauna, were also among the nattral products of the
ountry. Then there were different metals, indludihg
Very fine iron ores and malachite; from which doppet
*aft extracted. 'there were also coalfields in Workicf,
where gold was occasionally found. The people, indeed,'
had been washing for gold from time immemorial, and
were doing so still. Near to Tete there were no fewer
than 11 seams of coal, one of which was 97 inches thick.
The country Was sd fel-tile that in the gardens cdttitated
by the natives a constant process of sowing and reaping
went on all the year round. It likewise grew immense
quantities of grain.

Mr. Galton—, Mr. M'Queen, Cu). Steele, Capt. ltardon)
Mr. Brande, and Mr. Gordon Cumming—all of them
travellers in Africa—bore testimony to the value of Dr.
Livingston's discoveries, and to the tact, courage, and
unwearied ardour with which be had pursued them.
Professor OWEN also adverted to the interesting
acquisitions to zoological science likely to accrue from
the labours of the distinguished traveller.
The meeting, which was one of great interest, did not
terminate until near midnight.
London, England, 1856-12-16

PRUSSIA.

BERLIN, Dec. 12.—1 t is now understood that
the marriage of Prince Frederick William, which
was fixed for the 18th of October next (the Prince's
birthday), has been postponed, and will now take
place on the 21st of November, the day on which
the Princess Royal will complete her seventeenth
year. Arrangements have been made for the com-
pletion by that time of the alterations which are
being made in the Palace Unter den Linden, for-
merly inhabited by the late King, and now being
fitted up for the residence of the young couple.
Several journals having stated that the French
ambassador to the court of Prussia, the Marquis de
Moustier, has taken official steps in support of
Denmark against the proceedings of the German
Diet is the question of the Duchies, it may be
well to undeceive the public, and to assure your
readers that up to the present moment nothing
whatever has been done to justify such a state-
ment.
London, England, 1856-12-16

IN RE M. BARNETT.

This was an examination in the case of this bankrupt,
jeweller, of Ramsgate, whieh was adjourned upon the
application of Mr. Philip, the solicitor to the assignees,
the bankrupt not being ready with his accounts.

Assuming that the Red Jacket sailed from Melbourne
on that day fixed--viz., the 20th September—she has
been at sea 80 days.
London, England, 1856-12-16

LLOYD'S SHIPPING.—(This Day.)

LONDON, Dec. 16.—Wind and weather this day at
noon ; light airs from the westward, with fog and frost.
The Royal Family, from Calcutta, for Bombay, has been
burnt at sea.

PORTSMOUTH, Dec. 15.—Wind N.N.E.—Arrived
H.M.S. Dee, from the eastward, with two gun-boats.
Sailed—Maury, for Shanghai.
PLYMOUTH, Dec. 15.—Wind N.—Sailed—lreland (s.s.),
for the Cape of Cood Hope and Calcutta.
FALMOUTH, Dec. 15.—Wind N.N.W.—Sailed—De-
vonshire, for Mauritius ; Director, Jamaica. _ _

PooLi, Dec. 15.—Wind N.---ailed—Catapulco (s.s.),
for Valparaiso.

SALCOMBE, Dec. 15.—Wind N.N.E.—Off the port—
Swiftsure, from London, for Melbourne.
DOVER, Dec. 15.—Wind W.N.W..—Arrived.—Canova,
from Shields, for New York ; Vicar of Bray, Iquique.
DARTMOUTH, Dec. 15.—Wind N.E..—Arrived,—Felix,
from Rio Janeiro.

PENZANCE, Dec. 15.—Wind N.—Arrived—African,
from London, for the River Gambia, very leaky, with
loss of bowsprit, foremast, and maintopmast, &c.
GLOUCESTER, Dec. 15.—Arrived—Medallion and Cham-
pion, from New York ; Ann llrLister and Sebastopol,
Quebec.

SOUTHAMPTON, Deo. 16.—Arrived—Madrid (s.), with
the Azoff in company.
SWANSEA, Dec. 15.—Wind N.E.—Sailed—Hans, for
Moulmein ; Duke of Northumberland, Cuba.
MALTA, Dec. o.—The brig Mary, from :.;ardiff, for Alex-
andria, sprang a leak and foundered at sea ; crew sated.

(PER ELECTRIC TELEGRAM)
LIVERPOOL, Tuesday Morning.

Wind S
Off—City of Washington, screw-steamer, from Phila-
delphia.
Sailed—Emelie Julia, for Lisbon ; Madagascar, for
Matanzas ; Alliance, from Cane° ; Flor do Marie, for
Lisbon ; Schallizzi, Requijada ; Locomotive, Bilboa ;
Frances, Malta ; Queen of the West, and Alpha, San-
tander; Wiltonwood, Bahia; Sea, Bahia; Lucy Head,
raltar ; Puella, Santander; Versailles, Shanghae ; Coronet,
Venice.

QUEENSTOWN, Dec. 14.

Wind N.N.W.
Arrived. —Elphinstono, from Honduras ; Luconia,
Charleston.
Sailed.—Alma, for Pernambuco; Norman Morrison,
Bermuda.

DUBLIN, Dec. 15.

Wind N.W.

(BY SUBMARINE AND BRITISH TELEGRAPH.)
GRAVESEND, Tues lay, 9.33 A.M.
Wind calm ; tide low water ; weather fine.
Arrived, 15th—Mischief, from Demerara.
Arrived, 10th—Daniel (s), from Emden.

MARKET NEWS.—(rhis Lay.)

HAY MARKETS.

SMITIIFIELD.—MQadOW hay, 2110 s to 41 Ss ; clover do.,
31 lOs to 5/ ss; and straw, 11 4s to 11 Os per load.
Trade steady.
CUMBERLAND. —Meadow hay, 21 123 to 41 8s ; clover
do., 31 lOs to 51 5s ; and straw, 11 ts to 11 lOs per load.
A fair demand.
WHITECIL&PEL.—Meadow hay, 21 103 tc 41 Gs ; :clover
do., 31 lOs to 51 8s; and straw, 11 4s to 11 Os per load.
Supply good.
London, England, 1856-10-24

THE PENINSULAR MAILS.

SOUTHAMPTON, OCT. 23' f
The steamship Madrid, Captain Bradshaw'
the Peninsular and Oriental Company, arrived tb,l,
afternoon at two o'clock, with the Peninsular malt.
in charge of Lieut. Purver, R.N., Admiralty age 3,
The dates of sailing were—Gibraltar, Oct. 15; Caul 'l
16; Lisbon, 19; Oporto and Vigo, 20.
The Madrid brings 28 first-class, 6 secondpen
and 11 deck passengers ; and on freight 12 pack
ages of specie (value 3,3371.), 19 boxes of eggs, -`.ot-
casks of wine, 75 boxes of lemons, 30 baskets iv.
chestnuts, 51 boxes of pomegranates, and 42 Pc
ages of sundries.
The Madrid reports the arrival at Gibraltar, 011
the 15th, of her Majesty's steam frigate Dauntless,
en route for Malta and Constantinople, having, on
board medals for the Turkish troops who served 111
the Crimea. On the same day the Malacca left
join the Mediterranean squadron.
On the 20th the Madrid passed the steanleh.l.
Euxine with the outward Peninsular mail, six /nue
north of Bayonna (Vigo) lighthouse.
London, England, 1856-10-24

TURKEY.

We have received the Constantinople journals
and letters to the 13th, brought by the Sinai.
The question of the National Bank still remains
unsettled. Several attempts have been made
to !effect an arrangement among the companies
who intend to tender for the privilege, but all
had turned out failures. Persons well versed
in financial affairs express doubts as to whether
the Porte will see offers sent in which it can
accept, and fears are entertained that the mo-
netary crisis which prevails in Europe may
cause the agents at Constantinople to receive
counter orders from their principals. In addi-
tion to the difficulties of the financial question,
great anxiety is felt at seeing the English squa-
dron in the Bosphorus almost daily receiving rein-
forcements. Accounts reached Constantinople just
as the packet left, of the death of General Guyon.
The general, who was of Irish extraction, signa-
lised himself in the Hungarian army in 1848; and
afterwards, under the name of Lourchid Pacha,
took part in the campaign of Anatolia. His death
is said to have been caused by cholera. Accounts
from Bucharest state that the firman for convoking
the divans was known in that city and had pro-
duced an unfavourable effect. Prince A. Ghika,
feeling the necessity of modifying his ministry, had
offered the portfolio of the interior to M. Cretzou-
lesco, who refused it. Stirbey was said to be im-
peding all the acts of the government by his in-
trigues. The Caimakan has ordered judicial pro-
ceedings to be commenced against three influential
Boyards.
London, England, 1856-10-24

LAW INTELLIGENCE.—(This Day.)

COURT OF BANKRUPTCY.
(Before Mr. Commissioner Evans.)

THE WATFORD AND HEMEL HEMPSTEAD BANK.-IN RE
WM. SMITH.

To-day was appointed for the last examination of this
bankrupt (Mr. Smith, a solicitor), surviving partner of
the banki❑g firm of Smith and Whittingsall, of the
Watford and Hemel Hempstead Bank.

It will no doubt be recollected that on the death of
the other partner proceedings were taken to wind up the
affairs in bankruptcy, and it was subsequently proposed
to conclude the matter under the private arrangement
clauses, but the case was adjourned into open court.
Mr. Linklater appeared for the assignees, and Mr.
Chidley, Basingbali•street, for creditors.
Several proofs were tendered, and, after some discus.
sion, admitted ; but, in consequence of the nature of the
accounts, the bankrupts having also been in partnership
with a Mr. Edward Fearnley, also deceased, no balance
sheet bad been filed, and a further adjournment took
place for six weeks.

IN RE WATSON AND ENSOR.
To-day was appointed for the last examination of these
bankrupts, the first being described as of Artillery-place
Finsbury-square, mining agent, and Ensor as of Coptball-
buildings, dealer in shares ; but, no accounts having
been filed, an adjournment took place till the 3d of
January next.

Mr. Plews appeared for the assignees, Mr. Stubbs for
Watson, and Mr. Chidley for Eosor.
London, England, 1856-10-24

LLOYD'S SHIPPING.—(This Day.)

LONDON, Oct. 24.—Wind this day at noon, N.E.; light
breeze and fine.
PORTSMOUTH, Oot. 23.—Wind variable.—Arrived.—Ca-
therine Morrison (tpt.), from Malta.
SOUTHAMPTON, Oct. 23.—Sailed—Union (I.), for Rio
Janeiro.
NEWPORT, oat. 23.—Wind S.E.—Arrived. Marco
Polo, from Hamburg, for Fernando Po ; Dorcas, London ;
Java, Bristol, both for St. Thomas.
PooLE, Oct. 23. Wind E.N.E.—Sailed—Nelson
Packet, for Newfonndland.
BRIDGEWATER, Oct. 23.—Wind N.E.—Arrived— Snow-
don, from Quebec.
PILL, Sept. 23.—Wind S.E.—Sailed—Arab, Cambrian,
and Jane Black, for Africa ; Wolfe, Now Orleans. -
SWANSEA, Oct. 23.—Wind W.—Arrived—Countess of
Bectivo, from ba.
HuLL, Oct. 2Cu
3.—Wind S.W.—Arrived—Thetis and
Sinope, from Quebec.

(PER =MEW TELEGRAPH.)
SOUTHAMPTON,
Friday Morning.
Arrived—Traffey and Sarah, from Gnernsey.
Sailed—Esperance, for Carentan ; Union steamer, Bra-
zits ; Anne,
Newport ; Caledonian and Atalanta, Sun-
derland; Saxon, steamer, Cardiff.
LIVERPOOL, Friday Morning.

Wind S.E.

Arrived—Franklin, from Amsterdam ; Sir Robert
Campbell, Girgeuti ; iledessa, Villa Viciosa. ; Tamuiauli-
pas, screw steamer, Bordeaux ; Nile, Cronstadt.
Sailed—August, for Wismar ' • Temera, steamer, Ham-
burg;
Antwerp; Calpe, screw steamer, Genoa; Ebross, Corunna, ;
Annie Worrall, Buenos Ayres ; Dolores, Bilboa.
QUEENSTOWN, Oct. 22.

Wind S.E.
Sailed—Bucephalus, for Amsterdam.
Wind S.E. WATERFORD, Oct. 22.
Arriyed7Rommt grapreas, from Taganrog.
London, England, 1856-10-24

Till; FAT Al 4 ACC.I •D 8 Ar T. 1117 SURREY

GA I.DENs.

The usual Thursday ever ti.ig assembly #;,f Mr. Spurgeon's
congregation took place last Cycling, over which Dr.
IleteLer, of Finsbury Cher el, in the abs enco of the former
gentleman, presided. Afte r the diecouree, Mr. Moore, ih
deacon, ascended the puipii ;, and adclres led tho audience
in a speech, from which ur a taken the following date-

zuetits

1
~ Mr. Spurgeon, though be tter, is not s ufficiently strong
to boar the exciteoent whi clk his appoart tnce before you
would occasion. After cone rsing with him this morning
for some time I pinicov saw this. He stir I feels the shock
very se7erelv, and Nis medic al attendant has commanded
Ibite t) reply to no le,%ters ar'uich may be "sent him. His
wife anti children are v-ith li im ; his wife is better, hut
hive appeared in the press of their death, are alive and
weak, and his children, notw. i.thstanding the reports which
perfectly well. Dr. Fletcher. has added to tht list of obli-
gwions wo lay under to him by kindly consenting to oc-
cupy this pulpit next Sunday a ti..rning, thou h greatly to
his own inconvenience. I shall e:ideavour to obtain Dr.
Campbell for the evening, but this il3 doubtful. I am not
sure that Mr. Spurgeon wilt bahero next Monday ; but if
he goes on as well as he is a ow doing I have a faint hope
that we shall see him next I linrade.y, though we must not
exp.ct him to take any active part in the service. Sub-
scriptions have come in far bt Tend our expectations. Our
list already almost reaches the sum of 501. I have made
application to several sources, ft -orn. whence I hope to derive
considerable assistance. Collectiolas have also been made
in many of the churches on this si le of the water for the
relief of the sufferers. Tile directc rs of the Surrey Gar-
dens sympathise with us deeply, an d are not only willing,
but anxious, that we should resum e our services there.
No blame whatever is attached to ...us. All that human
foresight or human prudence could p. rovide for wo did. I
have no doubt, however, that great g ood will eventually
result from this sad calamity, and tb.a t the Lord has a les-
son to teach us all in it. I am also e,n,bled to inform you
that we are likely to bring at least one of the perpetrators

of the outrage last Sunday to justice. ,!Cheers,) No, my

friewls, let ns not harbour a feeling of re% vino towards even
. _

our enemies, although we hsve a right to it,ist them legally

punished. 'We have received informati.lc this evening,
which it is our intention to ►follow up, and'. 'which we hope
will rcsalt in the apprehension of one or .mire of the of-
fenders. And I may express my desire that ia a taw weeks
we may have another large congregation a t the Surrey
Gardens. (ilere again cheers rose in variou ; parts.) But
fear nothing, my friends, a very efficient b ody of police
will be in attendance to secure order. Tho re gentlemen
who assisted in the arrangement of last Sun 6*.ay's service
will now please to repair to the vestry, wiles t we hope to
elicit some flu tiler information."
London, England, 1856-10-24

Translated from the German of Dr.PICICFORD.

. _
"Dr. Pickford is known to English readers by his frequent practi-
cal contributions to German medical literature. This is the first
time, he informs as, that he has addressed himself to the non-medl-
:al reader. We trust this may not be the last, if he 'shall detect any
other equally flagrant evil which. it may be in his power to cor-
teet."---London Medical Gazette. " The tribe bf Quiet Sympathisers,'
and ' Medical friends,' are mercilessly exposed; and if this book
could find its way into the hands of those who- suffer from the Com-
)lalut of Which it treats, we are satisfied that many hundreds woald
be saved much needless 'suffering of body And mind, and what Is oi
'ass importance, though it is that which the quacks most- prize—
much money ...—. Tbis volume is well qualified to put an end to the
.mphical sy:tcm of treating Spermatorrhose' • and to place the freat•
nent upon a Mere rational and phydologicalhasis. It is, therefore,
ikely to do much good."—Medical Circular...

i•ondon H. Kalilere. L i keit:int-street.
London, England, 1856-10-24

LONDON and
RAIL wAY.--CONTRAC'
prepared to receive Tenders for
Stores, viz.:—

TORTH-IV ES TERN
r for STORES.—The Directors are
the Supply of the unclernaentioued

No. of Contract-
1. Brass Sheet and Brass and
Iron Tubes for Locomotives,
&c.
3. Copper
4. Canvas
5. Carpets and Rugs
S. Coals
9. Crucibles
U. Copper and Brass Work
12. Co'ours
I2a. Drysaltery
13. Coach Trimmings
14. Cotton Waste
16. Glass, Plate
I ca. GI ass, various
17a. Brushes and Pencils
I 7b. Nails and Tacks
17c. Screws.
I7d. Gas Fittings
17f. Lamp Cottons
IS. Leather.
111 a. Leather

No of Contract-
-19. Lead, White and Red
19a. Lead, Ingot, Sheet and Pipe
20. Iron, Yorkshire
20b. Tyre Bars
22. Iron Work
23. Wheels
24. Oil, Linseed
25. Oils, various, and Turpentin 3
26. Oil Cloth
29. Tin Block
30. Tin Sheet and Spelter
31. Varnishes
32. Sundries, consisting of Bas-
kets, Felt, Candles, Soap,
Brooms, Pitch, Links,
Sponge, Hose Pipes, Fog
Signals, Sieves, Cement, In-
diarubber, Flannel, Calico,
&c., &c.
34. Hats
33. Caps

Specification and Forms of Tender may be.had on and after Mon-
day, October 20, on application to the Secretary, Euston- Station,
London.
Forms of Tender for each Contract are 'printed separately, and
parties applying should state the particular Contract or Contracts for
which they propose to tender.
Patterns may also be inspected on. and:after Monday, Oct. 20,
from Ten till Four o'clock, at the Company's Pattern zoom, Euston
Station, and any further information required may be obtained on
application to the heads of the several departments.
Tenders may be sent in on or before Ten o'clock on Monday, Nov.

Ey order of the Directors.
CliA,;. E. STEWART, Secretary.
Euston Stlition, October 14th, 1856.

21 20 MILNERS' FIOLDFAST and FIRE-
RESISTING SAFES (non-conducting and vapourising),
with all the improvements, under their Quadruple Patents of
1840.51.54 and 1455, including their Gunpowder Proof Solid Lock
and Door (without which no Safe is secure).
TILE STRONGEST, BEST, AND CHEAPEST SAFEGUARD EXTANT.
MILNERS' PIICENIX (212.) SAFE WORKS, LIVERPOOL, the
most complete and extensive in the world. Showrooms, 6 and 8,
Lord-street, Liverpool. LONDON DEPOT, 47e, MOORGATE-
STREET, City. Circulars tree by post.

APPETITE AND DIGESTION IMPROVED.
E EA and PERRINS' , WORCESTERSHIRE
ALI SAUCE imparts the most exquisite relish to Steaks, Chops,
end all Roast Meat Gravies, Fish, Game, Soup, Curries, and Salad,
Ind by its tonic and invigorating properties enables the stomach to
ports 3tly digest the food.
'Modally useof this aromatic and delicious Sauce is the best safe-
nard to health.

Sold by the proprietors, Lea and Perrin', 19, Fenchurch-street,
London, and GS, Broad-street, Worcester; also by Messrs. Barclay
and Sons, Messrs. Crosse and Blackwell, and other oilmen and mer-
bents, London ; and generally by the principal dealers in sauce.
N.B.—To guard against imitatioxs, see that the names of LEA
and PERR INS" are upon the label and patent cap of the bottle.