biglam/hmd_newspapers huggingface dataset:
The Sun.
London, England, 1869-01-26

GERMANY.

Letters in the Moniteur depict in very sombre colours
the results of Prussian rule in North Schleswig. Prussia
• has ruled the duchy for eighteen months, but she has not
succeeded in satisfying its• inhabitants. The tutorship of
the bureaucracy is especially distasteful to the Danes. An
amusing story of the hostility between the two races is
given in the Paris journal. A society of Flensburg recently
gave a banquet, at which a Prussian military band kindly
attended. During speechmaking the Emperor Napoleon

and the King of Denmark were included amongst the toasts;
I the Prussian band, not understanding what was going on in
1 Danish, striking up a lively air on each occasion. It has
peen forbidden to attend any more banquets,
London, England, 1869-01-26

ONE HUNDRED & SEVENTY DESTITUTE
ORPHAN CHILDREN are being maintained in the
ROYAL ALBERT ORPH ASYLUM, at the moderate rate
of £25 per annum each. Funds greatly needed.
CH IRLE3 A. WALK ER,4ecretary.
011ee, 54, Cheapsile, London, E.O
London, England, 1869-01-26

THE LIBEL BILL.

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

TURKEY AND GREECE.

It is expected that the answer of Greece to the declara-
tion of the Conference will be received during the present
week. The Ambassador will then meet once more, adopt
final resolutions, and then the deliberations will terminate.
What reply is the Greek Government likely to give? The
Levant Herald dogmatically assures us that a refusal was
determined upon before the declaration was signed at
Paris, and the Independanee Beige has received
intelligence of a similarly unfavourable character.
On the other hand, various powerful arguments are
adduced on behalf of the probability of a favourable reply.
It is urged that the Great Powers took especial care not
to insert anything in the declaration which might offend
the Greek Government's sense of dignity and indepen-
dence. Next, Greece is almost certainly isolated in
Europe, even Russia not wishing to add open war to her
intrigues. Thirdly, the Powers have skilfully provided
for the re-establishment of diplomatic relations between
the two disputants—and this of itself will be sufficient
to ensure the virtual acceptance of the declaration. To
this may be added that as the declaration contains nothing
there is not the slightest reason for raising any difficulty
about it. All that the Conference has done is to draw up
in an official form three principles of international law,
which may be found in any elementary treatise on the
subject. These principles are universally known, acknow-
ledged, and—disregarded. If Greece accepts the declara-
tion and then sets to work to revive the insurrection in
Crete, she will be taking a course which, unfortunately,
has but too many precedent-. 1
The Patric, a Paris semi-official paper, publishes a
rather gloomy article, attributing the refusal of Greece, if
such be the case, to Russia. It notes that Turkey—the
Conference notwithstanding—still continues all her war-
like measures. Greek vessels are still excluded from
Turkish ports, and the expulsion of Greek subjects will be
countermanded only if Greece accepts the declaration.
London, England, 1869-01-26

FRIENDLESS AND FALLEN.-LONDON
FEMALE PREVENTIVE and REFORMATORY IN-
STITUTION.
President—Rev. CANON DALE.
CONTRIBUTIONS for the support of the Homes in 1868 are ear-
nestly solicited, which may be sent to bankers, Messrs. Blon
quet, Salt, and Co., 73, Lombard street, 14:.C.; Francis Nicholls,
Esq. (of the Committee), 14, Old Jewry Chambers, E.C.
E. W. THOMAS Sec., 200, Euston-road, N.W.
London, England, 1869-01-26

,MBE R.

Sbrevrebury 15, &e.
Leamington limit ..„23, &c.

CHAMPION PAIR-OARED RACE ON THE TINE FOR
.£lOO.—Yesterday afternoon a pair-oared boat race camo
off on the Tyne for a stake of £lOO, between James Reu-
forth (champion sculler of England) and James Taylor on
the one part, and Matthew Scott and Andrew Thompson
un the other. Renforth and Taylor took the lead, and at
the mile lcd by five lengths, Thompson and Scott after a
poor race being beaten by 80 yards.

FIGHT BETWEEN Tom ALLEN AND BILL
NEW YORK, Jain. 13.—Tom Allen, the English pugilist,
yesterday in a fight for the middle-weight championabip
beat his opponent, Bill Davis, of Ireland, punishing him
badly, in 43 rounds.

MALTA.—VALETTA, JAN. 25.—The troopship
Serapis, from Alexandria, arrived here last night after a
rough passage, and left again this afternoon for Ports-
mouth, where she may be expected on the 3d February.
She has on board the 101st Regiment, and drafts number-
ing 884 rank and file, and six naval officers. Tier Ma-
jesty's ship Enterprise has left for Gibraltar.—Reuter,

Telegram.

Gulignani says that Mrs. Jefferson Davis, who
recently arrived in Paris with her husband, Las been se-
riously Her medical attendant, Dr. Christopher Smith,
however, gives hopes of her speedy amendment.
Mr. Jefferson Davis, accompanied by Mr. Slidell
and two well-known officers of the Confederate army, went
on Tuesday to visit the wird ary school of St. Cyr. He was
received in state by the autZiorities, and the pupils man-
ceuvrod before him.
London, England, 1869-01-26

LORD ELCHO ON THE VOLENTEEE3.

Lord Elcho has written to the Times representing
the grievances of the volunteers with respect to the
Government grant. The Secretary of State for War
has said that the Government wish the volunteer
force to be maintained, and that it is not right that
Volunteers should be called upon to pay their
money for necessary expenses as well as to
give their time and service. The question is,
therefore, whether or no the present capitation grant
is sufficient to cover expenses. The volunteers have
decided through their delegates that it is not, and
yet this Government, like the last, refuses to enlarge
the grant. Lord Elcho informs us that there is to be
a meeting of volunteer commanders in London soon
after the meeting of Parliament, and as there are ninety
volunteers in the Commons, besides many. in the
Lords, he hopes they will succeed in obtaining a
hearing from the Government.
London, England, 1869-01-26

THE WAR IN NEW ZEALAND.

In contrast to the horrible story of the massacre at
Poverty Bay, it is satisfactory to find that at last the New
Zealand authorities are energetically striving to retrieve
their past errors. According to the latest news
from the colony, a New Zealand officer of militia
was recruiting in Victoria with considerable sue.
cess. By December 14th it was expected that he
would be able to despatch to the North Island 200 active,
hardy men, who would deem a brush with the formidable
savages a relief from the dullness of Victorian life. Small
reinforcements are arriving from the Middle Island, and
it is proposed to raise a body of the miners, who
are both numerous and fully competent to the pe•
culiar labour of New Zealand warfare. The Mel-
bourne Argus justly remarks that this assistance
will not avail unless the European population of the
troubled districts pluck up spirit, and do battle on their
own behalf. "Heretofore, we regret to say, they have
not maintained their own cause as they should have done.
The position of settlers among hostile native tribes is
necessarily full of danger, and men who are not prepared
to fight have no business to take up that position." The
Sydney Herald holds the British Government responsible
for the recent calamities ; but the Argus replies that it
was at the colonists' desire that the onus of the Maori war
was thrown upon themselves. What is more, it is quite
within their power to carry on the conflict vigorously,
and bring it to a successful issue.
London, England, 1869-01-26

SUNDAY'S SERVICES IN RITUALIST CHURCHES.

If our London contemporaries mean to report the
ritualist services from Monday to Monday, they
had better get " coached " in their subject by some
one competent to perform that task. So will they
save themselves from many ludicrous blunders. The
omniscient Daily Tekgrapla, for instance, speaks of
the credence and the re-table as the same thing, and
says that seven lamps were burning before the altar
at St. Alban's because it was Septuagesima
Sunday! The same paper states that Mr.
Mackonochie was the preacher, while the Times men-
tions Mr. Stanton, and from its description of the
sermon and of him who delivered it, there can be no
doubt that Jupiter Senior was right. Both papers
seem greatly impressed with the great earnestness of
the people and the reporter of the Times, whose
animus was clearly not of the most friendly
character, confesses, with something like astonish-
ment, that " the congregation included a very
large number of the upper class of tradesmen," and
"it is clear that the services at St. Alban's are found
to be attractive to great numbers of the middle
class,and apparently they are morepopu lar with th e men
than even with the women." More than one member
of Parliament was present, and at the bottom of the
church was Father Ignatius in his monastic dress.
The altar-lights were extinguished at the Communion
Service ; but seven pendant lamps are kept constantly
burning before the altar—a symbol whose meaning
is not very apparent, unless Mr. Mackonochie should
violate one of the rubrics by " reserving " the
Sacrament. At St. Peter's, London Docks, Mr.
' Lowder's. service was of the most elaborate kind.
Procession, acolytes, altar-lights, incense, genu-
. flexions, and prostrations, just as though no judg-
ment had been given. At St. Mary Magdalene's,
Paddington, the altar-lights were used ; at St.
Barnabas', Pimlico (Mr. Bennett's old church) they
were not.
London, England, 1869-01-26

HOME for the HELPLESS.—ST. JAMES'S
DIOCESAN HOME for FEMALE PENITENTS
BHammersmith), under the immediate direction of the
ishop of London. The work carried on by aSisterhood,
"in faithful accordance with the principles of the Re-
formed Church of England." FUNDS greatly needed,
COUNCIL.
The Bishop of LONDON,
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ROYAL lIOSPfTAL for INCURABLES,
West-bill, Putney-beath.
Established 31st July, 1854.
This Institution exists for the comfort and relief of per-
sons (being above the pauper class) afflicted with incur-
able bodily disease.
Relief is afforded-Ist. By supplying a home, with
medical attendance, nursing, and all requisites for the in-
valid.
2d. By granting an annuity of £2O to patients at their
own homes.
, A new wing to the Hospital has just been completed
nt a cost of upwards of £lO,OOO, and FUNDS aro urgently
NEEDED to liquidate the expenses incurred.
There are 120 inmates and 237 pensioners, all entirely
dependent upon voluntary subscriptions.
Nearly 300 approved applicants are awaiting election.
For the maintenance of present operations, for the ex-
tension of the benefits of the Charity, donations, and espe-
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Information will be supplied, with the greatest pleasure,
upon application to the Secretary, by whom contributions
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London, England, 1869-01-26

TAXATION AND RATING.

That our present system of taxing and rating
.must
soon be reviewed seems to be now generally admitted.
The only question is in what way shall a change be
in
come
tax, The " Manchester party " love the
tax, and Mr. Gladstone's Ministry do not seem to
have any great horror of that mode of raising the
revenue,
" Abyssinian 2d." is to be retained. Another change
if we may believe the report that the
which has long been called for by the same school of
politicians is that the land should be called upon to pay
a little more. In a discussion on the poor rate in the
Warwickshire Chamber of Agriculture a day or two
back, the Earl of Camperdown referred to the sub-
ject, and protested against the proposal to make the
land pay all the poor rates ; but he acknowledged that
a general ignorance prevailed as to whether the land
at present was paying two-thirds or comparatively
nothing of the rates and taxes. He therefore thought
an inquiry into the subject would be naturally
beneficial. Mr. Newdegate and Mr. Muntz, M.P.'s,
also gave it as their opinion that inquiry was wanted,
the former announcing that if Sir Massey Lopes
brought forward a motion on this subject he would
support him. Mr. Muntz, however, protested against
any more burdens being put on the land, on account
of the dicouragement which it was to persons pos-
sessing money to invest it in the improvement of
land or property, as the assessment would be propor-
tionately increased, whilst the money would be
exempt from rates if invested in the funds or in
shares.

Mr. Wm. Peacock, of Barnsley, writing to the
Times on a collateral subject, demands the rating of
mines. He draws attention to the district of Cleve-
land, where the owners of the ironstone workings
must have netted—as he calculates—no less than
£1,000,000. The working men around are compara-
tively poor, and it is on them the burden of the
rates has fallen. He asks whether this should have
been so.
London, England, 1869-01-26

censor.

Simultaneously with this radical change—this
invasion of the copying press—we hear of another
innovation. The recent Government order about
bankrupt officials is not to be mere brutuna fubnen.
One of the established clerks in the storekeeper's
department at Chatham has been suspended, it is
believed preparatory to dismissal, for having become
insolvent.
London, England, 1869-01-26

PAUPERISM AND CRIME.

Notwithstanding that just now the discussion as
to the Church has become more interesting than it
has been for years, " S. G. 0.," the great champion
of the Low Church party, has been most inexpli-
cably silent. lle seems, indeed, to have turned his
attention to another subject altogether; and he now
comes forward to swell the ranks of those who are
writing so prolifically on the subject of pauperism
and crime. In a long letter to the Times he adds
very little to what has been said before. It does not
follow, lie says, that pauperism must beget crime,
for there are offenders against Divine and human
laws among those who pay the rates, as well as
among those who come on them ; but the public
feeling is more alive to the crime of the pauper than
it is to the offence of the rich man. We are for-
giving as a nation to any villany which takes the form
of a commercial transaction, but very indignant
with the villany which takes our property without
the pretence of bargaining. We are at our wit's
end to know how to stop the spread of pauperism,
and the only remedy that can be efficacious must
ascertain its cause. Unless this be done emigration
will afford only a temporary relief, and the evil will
not be eradicated. Concerning the doubtful
characters at large among us, "S. G. 0." observes
that it is justifiable to legislate with regard to what
a man intends, when he is known to live by sheer
criminal industry. All the time that we are deploring
the increase of paupers and of criminals, we are
neglecting to seek out the spots where men, women,
and children are bred to a vermin life ; but, if we
went to the root of the evil, and tried to diminish
this dangerous breed of beings, we should interpose
a more effectual check on their proceedings than if
we increased the number of the Poor-law
officials or incited the police to greater activity. So
long as the dwelling question is neglected, the many
efforts that aro made by religious and charitable
persons to afford relief, and the legal apparatus for
the prevention of crime, will be found ineffectual.
The nation has yet to make intimate acquaintance
with the condition of those classes who now excite
so much attention as paupers and as criminals, and
while much has been written on the true causes of
the degradation of the poor, our ruling powers have
made no effort to deal with them.

FOREIGN NOTES.
London, England, 1869-01-26

TIIE BALLOT.

The Ballot at Manchester has concluded, and the
Liberals have chosen Mr. Ernest Jones to be their
candidate by a ltLrfre_ majority. Mr. Milner Gibsor 3

supporters complain that a system very inte canvas-
sing has been carried on by Mr. Jones ; but this
apart, the experiment has been eminently successful.
The anti-Ballot -newspapers may call it a " fancy "
ballot, but the fact that the machinery has been
found " workable " can hardly fail to have an
influence on the discussion which is now being so
energetically conducted. An objection to the
plan used at Manchester is advanced by a
correspondent of the Times, which is likely to
" taboo" the use of the envelope for the future. He
points out how easily a blank card may be put into
the voting envelope, and the card itself placed at the
disposal of party agents.
London, England, 1869-01-26

THE GOVERNMENT REDUCTIONS.

After being baffled by the strong appearance pre-
sented by the present Cabinet, thwarted in the hope
that the new Government was already " split " into
factions, and confounded over the decided action
expected to be taken on the Irish Church question,
the Conservatives have now commenced to vilify the
new Administration for the extensive reductions
already foreshadowed in the army and navy esti-
mates. The cry repeatedly raised by the Liberals
while in Opposition, that the expenditure of the
country had increased, was increasing, and ought to
be diminished, had no effect on Conservative
financiers ; and now that the Liberal party
are endeavouring to justify the hopes held
out before they entered office, their oppo-
nents have determined to attack them on that
point. We have already alluded to the remarks
made by Mr. Stewart hardy at Rye a few days
since ; we have now to supplement his statement with
one recently uttered by Lord John Thynne, at the
inaugural dinner of the Salisbury Constitutional
Union and Working Men's Association." The noble
lord—who was described by one of the speakers at
the gathering as being " one of the best specimens
of the house of Commons "—thus spoke of the
reductions at the several dockyards which are now
considered useless :—" At this very moment, at
Christmas time, when, as they all knew, work was
slack, those friends of the working men (the
Liberals) had selected this bitter cold weather,
when living was dear and food and fuel were
required, to discharge thousands and thousands
of men, under a mistaken economy, from
the Government dockyards. (Cries of`Shame.')
Had they considered the interest of the masses of
people they employed, they would have waited until
the summer, when men could get work, before they
made those reductions." The noble lord spoke a
little too fast. The Government do not intend to
discharge thousands and thousands of men "in this
bitter cold weather." On the contrary, one of the
yards—that-of Deptford—will not be closed until the
Ist of April next, and the other—Woolwich—is to
remain open for nine months longer ; thus ample
notice is given to all the men before
they are discharged. The concluding sentence
of the noble lord's speech, wherein he again alludes
to the subject of economy, is worthy of perusal.
" The last time," he said, " Mr. Gladstone was in
office he did a great piece of economy. He went to
Corfu, one of the possessions of England—one of the
great resources of the maintenance or our shipping
interest. Now they talked of giving up Gibraltar,
and next of giving up India, on the same principle.
After that they would be giving up New Zealand,
where we had friends among the natives ; and then
we should be giving up Ireland, where we had no
friends amongst the Fenians." Is it to be wondered
at that even Conservative working men greeted
such balderdash as this with dissent, and that
"great confusion " followed the noble 10,01
remarks ?
London, England, 1869-01-26

THE EARNINGS OF A LONDON CROSSING-

SWEEPER.

In an article on beggars, the Daily News puts down the
probable daily value of a sweeping near the London Clubs
as six shillings. A competent authority, Mr. H. Cecil
Sykes, of the committee of the Crossing Sweepers' Bri-
gade, now writes that that conception of the subject was
lamentably poor and inadequate. He has had to do with
dozens of boys who have followed crossing-sweeping as an
occupation, and he vouches for the following facts :
" One boy who has swept a triangular crossing in the
neighbourhood of Camden-town for 15 years, states that
one Christmas morning he earned thirty shillings before
dinner. Another, hardly as tall as his broom, earned
fifteen shillings in the two hours preceding divine service.
Many such extraordinary harvests are on record ; while
all my informants agree that for a boy who sticks to his
work, in any neighbourhood, two, three, and
four shillings a day are the average earnings, ac-
cording to the tact and address of the youngster."
The boys in uniform, belonging to the Brigade,
bring home no such sums nightly, though it seems
impossible to ascertain what they actually receive.
They seldom make their appearance with more than the
regulation tenpence demanded for their keen. To slew
the way in which people encourage mendicancy, Mr.
Cecil Sykes mentions that some actually give the boys
money not to be put inta their boxes, as their rule re-
quires, but to spend on themselves, and adds, " What can
we do when thwarted by such pig-headed stupidity ?"
London, England, 1869-01-26

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London, England, 1869-01-26

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London, England, 1869-01-19

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London, England, 1869-01-19

ONE HUNDRED & SEVENTY DESTITUTE
ORPHAN CHILDREN are being maintained in the
ROYAL ALBERT ORPHAN ASYLUM, at the moderate rate
of £25 per annum each. Funds greatly needed.
CHARLES A. WALKER, Secretary.
02Ice, 54, Oheapside, London, 'E.O
London, England, 1869-01-19

TIIF. INCOME TAX REPEAL ASSOCIATION.

At the Gainsborough Petty Sessions last week the
"Income Tax Repeal Association" was finally exposed.
This high-sounding company, which professes to have
a standing committee of gentlemen of influence and
position, with M. Whalley, M.P., at their head,
really cons!sted of three men, named Whorlow,
Gringer, and Carey. There was not sufficient
evidence against the last to sustain the
chzrge of obtaining money under false pretences,
and he was therefore discharged mid summoned as a
witness. Evidence was given that Gringer and
another man had called upon several persons to
obtain subscriptions and signatures, purporting to
be for the repeal of the income tax. Several
gentlemen stated they had given money on
the strength of their representations. Carey
when put in the witness-box confirmed the previous
evidence, and said he was a captain in the navy.
Early in November he first saw the prisoner Whorlow,
who answered an advertisement which he had put in
the papers, and engaged him to collect signa-
tures and subscriptions for a Yorkshire society.
He gave him an authority for the collection,
saying, " You are quite safe with that ;" and
told him the standing committee had Mr. Whalley,
M.P., at the head. Mr. Whalley, M.P., Mr.
Hemmerde, of the London and Westminster Bank,
and other gentlemen, were then called, and distinctly
denied having sanctioned the use of their names.
One of them said he had written to Whorlow two
years ago on hearing that lus name was so used.
The prisoners were committed for trial, bail being
offered to them.
London, England, 1869-01-19

THE HOME SECRETARY ON MIMS.

Mr. Bruce, the Home Secretary, in the prosecution of his
stumping tour, addressed a public meeting at Glasgow, on Fri-
day. He spoke on the subjects of educe tion,'retrenchment, &c.,
reiterating for the most part his previous speeches. Speaking
of the duties of his own department as Home Secretary, Mr.
Bruce referred to the great amount of crime that existed in the
country. He would gladly leave his mark upon his time by
taking steps for preventing the spree 1 of crime by cutting
Dff the supply, which was by far the best means of preven-
tion, and also by devising a good system of punishment
which should have some effect as a deterrent, although of
that he was far less hopeful than of the results of moral im-
provement. With reference to the treatment of the crimi-
nal classes, and the diminution of the supply of the criminal
classes, the right hon. gentleman remarked that, much as
had been done,' we were yet only at the beginning of the
subject. Many thoughtful minds wore being applied to its
consideration, a vast amount of useful information had been
collected, and it would be his duty as having special charge
of that department to see how he could best give effect to
the wisdom and experience of those who had made them-
selves masters of the subject. Mr. Bruce went on to say
that ho felt that in the execution of the duties of his
•ifiice he had decisions to give daily which ran counter to
the opinions and:-prejudices of many. Already he had
been assailed for one of his decisions—a decision which he
would venture to say, if submitted to any hundred fair and
just men, would be approved by ninety-nine of them; but
he had been stigmatised as a weak and incapable Minister
for that decision. It was impossible for a Minister to de-
fend himself through the columns of tho press which directed
an attack against him, and ho had to ask the electors of
tlenfrowshire if it should be their good will to send him to
Parliament to suspend their judgment in such cases till he
had had an opportunity of defence, and till they had had
the means of judging of his conduct as a whole. At the
conclusion of the address, a motion declaring Mr. Bruce to
be a fit and proper person to represent Renfrewshire in Par-
liament was carried by acclamation.
London, England, 1869-01-19

THE ALAALW4 CLAIMS.

It was announced on authority that the new treaty
between England and America respecting the Alabama
claims was signed by Lord Clarendon and Mi. Reverdy
Johnson on Thursday. On Friday it was sent by
President Johnson to the Senate. This is quick
work, and may perhaps alarm those who are of
opinion that the negotiations would profit by delay
until General Grant came into office. But there is, so
far, no ground for apprehension as to the consent of the
Senate. The Telegraph says the changes in the treaty
were suggested by Mr. Seward for the express purpose of
securing such a settlement as the Senate would sanction,
and that this desire was frankly met by the English
Cabinet. The difficulty of getting the Legislature to con-
firm the act of an unpopular President has been reduced
to a minimum.
London, England, 1869-01-19

THE LANCASHIRE COTTON TRADE.

Considerable agitation prevails among the cotton opera-
tives throughout Lancashire concerning the proposal of the
masters to reduce the wages 10 per cent. The feeling of
the operatives is strongly in favour of the universal adoption►
short time, and they intend to resist to the utmost the re-
luction of their wages. On Thursday a number of meet-
ings were held, at Blackburn representatives front
twenty towns and villages in Lancashire were present,
tnd at Darwen a public meeting, largely attended, was held
'n the Co-operative Hall, when an account was given of an
mterview with the masters on the previous day. A resolu-
',ion was unanimously carried, expressing the willingness of
the operatives to see short time adopted, but resolutely
)pposing a reduction of the standard list. At Accrington,
Dswaldtwistle, and other places, large meetings were also held
mt Thursday, and the interview between the operatives'
leputation and the masters' committee was explained in
letail. The masters told the delegates that trade was bad
tnd unremunerative, and if they worked short tirao they
would lose still more, and it was only just the ope
-Aires should share in the sacrifices they were
making. The delegates argued that the operatives had_
sustained greater losses, and that the reduction of their
wages would not benefit the masters a single penny, but
would go into the pockets of the brokers and merchants,
Ind instead of diminishing it would enhance the consump-
tion of cotton and production of cloth, which would make
the existing evil greater. The committee said they wore
not agreed as to the reduction, and would consider what had
been said. The delegates had visited in all 135 firms, of
whom 95 were totally opposed to the reduction, and 16 were
in favour of it. The others gave no satisfactory answer.
One of the speakers at the operatives' meeting at Oswald-
twistle expressed his belief, if the manufacturers continued
to run full time some of them would have to stop entirely,
tnd hundreds of operatives would be thrown out. The
luestion is exciting great interest throughout fhe whole of
the cotton districts.
London, England, 1869-01-19

THE REST REMEDY FOR INDIGESTION.

NORTON'S CAMOMILE PILLS are confi-
dently recommended as a, simple but certain
Remedy for Indigestion, which is the cause of nearly all
the diseases to which we aro subject, being a medicine so
uniformly grateful and beneficial that it is with justice
tailed the " Natural Strengthener of the Human Stomach."
" Norton's Pills" act as a powerful tonic and gentle ape-
rient; are mild in their operation, safe under any cir-
zurnstances, and thousands of persons can now bear testi-
mony to the benefits to be derived from their use, as they
have been a never-failing Family Friend for upwards of
20 years.
Sold in bottles at ls. lid., 2s 9d., and lls. each, in
every town in the kingdom.
CAUTION.
Be sure to ask for " NORTON'S PILLS," and do not
be persuaded to purchase any of the various imitations
which have sprung up in consequence of the success of
" Norton's Camomile Pills?'
London, England, 1869-01-19

Now ready, at all the Libraries, in 3 vols.,
WIFE AND CHILD.
By MISS WHITTY.
" An exceedingly clever novel, ably and charmingly written.
Each character is a true specimen of human nature."—Messen-
ger.
"A story of great interest, abounding in fresh pictures of cha-
racter, which will never quit the memory of any appreciative
reader."—Star. •
Hurst and Blackett, Publishers, 13, Great Marlborough-street.

Now ready, at all the Libraries, in 3 vols.,
WIFE AND CHILD.
By MISS WHITTY.
" An exceedingly clever novel, ablg and charmingly written.
Each character is a true specimen of human nature."—Messen-
ger.
"A story of great interest, abounding in fresh pictures of cha-
racter, which will never quit the memory of any appreciative
reader."—Star.
Hurst and Blackett, Publishers, 13, Great Marlborough-street.
London, England, 1869-01-19

TIIE METROPOLITAN CONVALESCENT
INSTITUTION.

President—His Grace the Duke of WELLINGTON.
Treasurers—The Right Hon. Russell Gurney, M.P., and
Col. W. F. Grant.
DONATIONS and SUBSCRIPTIONS are earnestly
solicited, to enable the Board to meet the greatly increased
expenditure of this old Charity. 240 adults are received
at Walton ; 80 children at Mitcham and Hendon.
Bankers—London Joint-Stock Bank, Pall-mall.
CHARLES HOLMES, Secretary.
Office, 32, Sackville-street,
London, England, 1869-01-19

SHIPPING INTF;LLIGENCE.

GRAVESEND, Tuesday Morning.
Arrived, Jan. 18—Caledonian, from Demerara; AmLt r
Nymph, from Berbice.

Arrived, Jan 19 - Souvenir, steamer, from Bruscols ;
Metropoliton, steamer, from Humburg.

. DEAL, Tuesday Morning.
Passed--Nestor, screw steamer, from the Mauritius, for
London.

Sailed—Century, for Altona.

MARKE7 S-2 HIS DAY.

COLONIAL.

Sugar—lnquiries are fur brown qualities, and some
business has taken place.
Cafes—The market remains steady, at previous quo-
tations.

Tea—A very quiet business is in progress, with no
change in prices.

Foreign Mail Packet List.

MAILS DUE.

tustralla and New Zealand, via ..41,3uthaimptoa Jan. 3)
Ditto, via vseillos .......... ....... ..... Ja 23
Ditto, via %ma
;mail, Buenos Ayres, and M ...Jan 25
orate Video Feb. 3.
Ditto, by French packet
J n.
()spaFeb. Vetds. by Brazil packet
_ Fe 2.
b. 3
Cape of Good live. Ascension. and• St. Ilelena Jan. 27.
!Mina, Penang, end Singapore. via Southampton Jan.
Gibraltar. via Southampton Jan id
Indla,via Southamoton ...... Jan. 1 i
vitt°, via Manse11, ea
Malta, Egypt, ........ Jan 13.
Ditto, Marseilles,. Jan.l7
Mauritius, Cape of Good Hope, and Natal, via
Scuthams ton
Ditto, Marseilles
Newfoundland
Feb 10
Portugal Feb. 3.
United States, t anada, California, Ate., by British
packet
Ditto, by Canadian packet ... Jan 1.2
Ditto, by L i.ited states packet
Ditto dittt (Baltimore)
West Coast of Africa, Madeira, and Teneriffe Feb. 16
West Indies and Ps..--ille ,except Mexico and Baha-
mas)
Falkland Island, Feb 3.
Cub. and Mexico ..... 23.
Bermuda, via Halifax.
B.nathas, via New York
London, England, 1869-01-19

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

Upwards of 100 poor sick children are relieved daily at
this Hospital.
The Committee most earnestly solicit Contributions, to
enable them to continue the benefits of medical aid to those
numerous poor suffering children, who are rendered so
helpless by sickness and poverty.
Bankers, Messrs. Fuller, Banbury, and Co., 77, Lombard-
street; and by Messrs. Coutts and Co., Strand.
CHARLES J. F. RENTON, Secretary.
Waterloo-bridge-road, S E.
London, England, 1869-01-19

NOTHING IMPOSSIBLE.

AGUA. AMARELLA restores the Human Hair
to its pristine hue, no matter at what ago.
JNO. GOSNELL and CO. have at length, with the aid
of one of the most eminent Chemists, succeeded iu perfect-
ing this wonderful liquid. It is now offered to the public
in a more concentrated form, and at a lower price.
Sold in bottles, 3s. each ; also 55., 7s. 6d., and 15s. each,
including brush.
Red Bull Wharf, Angel-passage, 93, Upper Thames-
street London. E.C.
London, England, 1869-01-19

ELECTION PETITIONS.

Nonwrcrr. -Mr. Baron Martin has decided that Sir
Henry Stracey was not duly elected. He considered that
Sir Henry had not been guilty of personal bribery, but
that bribery by agency had been proved against him.

GUILDFORD.—Guildford is excited at the trial of the
petition against the return of Mr. Onslow, who was re-
turned at the last election in the Liberal interest. The
Liberal party are full of hope in consequence of the break-
ing down of the Windsor petition, and confidently assert
that the inquiry at Guildford will occupy less time than
it did at Windsor.

DROGHEDA.—The proceedings in the Drogheda election
petition closed on Monday, and Justice Keogh reserved
judgment. Mr. Whitworth denied that he was connected
with those who committed acts of violence, or with the
violent addresses of the priests. Some Roman Catholic
clergymen were examined, and acknowledged that the
speeches attributed to them were correct. They declared
that their influence over the people had been confined to
acts of repression, and that they had maintained order.
The Carlow and Athlone petitions are withdrawn.
London, England, 1869-01-19

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

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

Full particulars can be obtained on application to The
Lady-Superintendent, 18, Stanley-terrace, Notting-hill,
W. ; or to Mr. Baker Brown, 136, Harley-street, W.
London, England, 1869-01-19

SPAIN.

It has now come to the turn of the Prii C 3 Amadeup,
Duke of Aosta, to tank in pub'ic estimation ai the candi-
date for the throne who will be supported by the
Provisional Government. The Independance Beige believes
this prince to be the real Simon Pure, and the Epoca of
Madrid gives very precise details of. the "arrangement."
It says that if the duke be made King of Spain, and it
happen that by the death of his elder brother without
children the crown of Italy should also fall to Lim, he will
be required to give up one or the other, the decision
to rest with the Great Powers. The kingdom which he
resigns will then be allotted to his sister, the Princess
Clotilde, wife of Prince Napoleon. This story has the
support of the Gaulois, which, at the beginning of the
revolution, enjoyed the confidence of General Prim. But
it is hardly necessary to point out how complex and how
fruitful of future contest such an arrangement must be. It
is palpably unfavourable to Prussia, as affording no small
chance of a considerable monarchy falling to Prince Napo-
leon. And should the French Emperor's cousin become
heir to the throne of France, the difficulty will be grave
indeed.

The correspondent of the Constitutionnel greatly doubts
whether the elections for the Cortes will awaken the
energy and interest which were so markedly deficient at
the municipal struggles. With ' the exception of the
Republicans, who are as united as ever, and shew only
one list of candidates, the mass of electors display the
most complete indifference. Nevertheless, it is quite an open
question how far the unanimity of the Republicans
can counterbalance their inferiority of numbers. The
writer deems it certain that none of the numerous parties
and sections will number a clear majority in its own ranks.
The distinctions, jealousies, and diverse shades of opinion
are so endless, that the work of choosing a candidate must
be all but impossible. It is, therefore, likely that after
the Assembly has squabbled for some time in vain, the
work will be delegated to other hands. Most of the candi
dates for the Cortes are " men of straw."
London, England, 1869-01-19

FRIENDLESS AND FALLEN.-LONDON
FEMALE PREVENTIVIC and REFORMATORY IN •
STITUTION.

President—hey. CANON DALE.
CONTRIBUTIONS for the support of the Homes in 1863 are ear-
nestly solicited, which may be sent to bankers, Messrs. Blon
quet, Salt, and Co., 73, Lombard street, KC.; Francis Nicholls,
Esq. (of the Committee), 14, Old Jewry Chambers, E.O.

E. W. THOMAS Sec., 200, Euston-road, N.W.
London, England, 1869-01-19

RUPTURES.-BY ROYAL LETTERS PATENT.

WHITE'S MOO-MAIN LEVER TRUSS
(Perfected and Exhibited in the Great Exhibitions
of 1851 and 1862) is allowed by upwards of Five Hundred
Medical men to be the most effective invention in
the curative treatment of HERNIA. The use of a steel
spring, so often hurtful in its effects, is here avoided—a
soft bandage being worn round the body, while the requi-
site resisting power is supplied by the Moe-Main Pad and
Patent Lever, fitting with so much ease and closeness that
it cannot be detected, and may be worn during sleep. A
descriptive circular may be had, and the truss, which can-
tot fail to fit, forwarded by post, on the circumference of
the body, two inches below the hips, being sent to the
manufacturer,
Mr. JOHN WHITE, 228, Piccadilly, London.
A Single Truss, 165., 21s. 265. 6d., and 31s. 6d. Postage,
ls. A Double Truss, 31s. dd., 425., and 525. 6d. Postage,
ls. Bd. An Umbilical Truss, 425. and 625. 61 Postage,
is. 10d.
Post-office Orders to be made payable to John White,
Post-office, Piccadilly.

NEW PATENT
VILASTIC STOCKINGS,
112.4 KNEE-CAPS, &c., for Varicose Veins and all cases
of Weakness and Swelling of the Legs, Sprains, &c. They
are porous, light in texture, and inexpensive, and are
drawn on like an ordinary stocking. Price 4s. 6d., 75. 6d.,
10s., and 16s. each. Postage, 6d.
JOHN WHITE, Manufacturer, 228, Piccadilly.
London, England, 1869-01-19

rirlsiAtlAN'S Lt. WITTSItY.
EXIIIBITION, 18a5.
This celebrated OLD IRISH WHISKY gained the DEL
Prize Medal.
It Pure, Mild, Mellow, Dolicionq, and very Wholesome.
Sold in Bottles, Bs. Bd., at the Retail houses in London
the Agents in the principal tcwns in England: or wholesale
8, GREAT WINDMILL-STREET, LONDON, W.
Observe the Red Seal, Pink Label and Cork Branded "K
ban's LL Whisky.
London, England, 1869-01-19

A.D. 1720.

R 0 YAL EXCHANGE ASSURANCE
CORPORATION.
(Established by Charter of his Majesty George the First),
For SEA, FIRE, LIFE, and ANNUITIES.
Offices—ROYAL EXCHANGE, London.
Branch Office-29, Pall Mall, S.W.

OCTAVIITS WIGRAM, Esq Governor.
JAMES STEWART lI9DGSON, Esq Sub-• Governor.
CHARLES JOHN MANNING, Esq Deputy-Governor.

DIRECTORS.
William Tetlow Hibbert,
Esq.
Wilmot Holland, Esq.
EgArton Hubbard. Esq.
Nevile Lubbock, Esq.
George Forbes Malcolmson,
Esq.
Lord Josceline Wm. Percy.
Charles Robinson, Esq.
Samuel Leo Schuster, Esq.
Eric Carrington Smith, Esq.
Joseph Somes, Esq.
William Wallace, Esq.
Charles Baring Young, Esq.
iel Solly, Esq., F.R.S.

Robert Barclay, Esq.
John Garratt Cattley, Esq.
Mark Currie Close, Esq.
Edward James Daniell, Esq.
William Davidson, Esq.
Lancelot William Dent, Esq.
Alexander Druce, Esq.
Fredk. Joseph Edl man n, Esq.
Charles Hermann Goschen,
Esq.
Riversdale Wm, Grenfell,

Esq.
Francis Alex. Hamilton, Esq. 1
Robert Amadeus Heath, Esq.
Medical Referee, Sam

FIRE and LIFE ASSURANCES may be effected on
advantageous terms.
The Duty on Fire Assurances has been reduced to the
uniform rate of 18. 6d. per cent. per annum.
No charge is made by this Corpwation for Fire Policy
or Stamp, however small the Assurance may be.
PIIING STOCK.— No Extra Charge is made for the
use of Steam Thrashing Machines.
The Reversionary Bonus on British LIFE POLICIES
has averaged nearly 2 per cent, per annum on the sum
assured.
Equivalent reductions have been made in the Premiums
payable by persons who preferred that form of Bonus.
The Divisions of Profit take place every Five Years.
Any sum not exceeding £15,000 may be insured on one
Life.

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

ROYAL EXCHANGE, LONDON.
ROBERT P. STEELE, Secretary.
London, England, 1869-01-19

11 STABLIS HMEN T for GENTLEWOMEN
-4 during TEMPORARY ILLNESS.
The relatives of Clergymen, Naval. Military, and Pro-
fessional Men, Governesses, and Artists may, for a small
'weekly payment, receive the comforts of a HOME, com-
bined with the best medical and surgical treatment, at the
establishment, 90, Upper Barley-street.
This establishment, which was opened in 1850, is patro-
nised by her Majesty. The Bishop of London is Visitor,
and.r it is managed by the Marchioness of Ormonde. the
-Lady Laura Palmer, Mrs. Edward Romilly, the Lady
Caroline Russell, Mrs. Cecil Russell, and other ladies.
All informafrion respecting it may be obtained on writ-
ten or personal application to the Lady Superintendent.
_Subscriptions received at the Institution, and by the
..Cressurer, at Messrs. Coutts and Co.'s, 59. Strand.
W. C. SPRING RICE, Hon. Sec.
London, England, 1869-01-19

INDIAN MEDICAL SERVICE.
India Office, Ist December, 1869.
NOTICE is Hereby Given, that an examination
of Candidates for 20 appointments as Assistant-Surgeons
in her Majesty's Indian Medical Service will be held at
Chelsea Hospital on the Bth February, 1869.
Copies of the regulations for the examination of Candi-
dates, together with information regarding the pay and
retiring allowances of Indian Medical Officers, may be ob-
tained on applicati n at the Military Department, India
Office, Westminster, S.W.
T. T. PEARS, Major-General,
Military Secretary.