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The Sun.
London, England, 1869-01-11

THE SUN, LONDON, :MONDAY EVENING, JANUARY 11, 1869.

MISCELLANEOUS IVEWS.

whether we could do without the aid of lawyers in
deciding this knotty point ?" Mr. Jebb considers Dr.
Pusey's letter a most unhappy one ; admits that we
want a better Court of Final Appeal ; denies that
any doctrine, or anything more than the right to
use symbolism, was involved in the judgment; and
strongly deprecates the idea of disunion or secession
resulting from the judgment.

THE INTERNATIONAL YACHT RACE.

The New York Herald, a good authority on yacht-
ing matters, considering the younger Bennett's in-
terest in it, has fully reviewed American and British
yachts in connection with Mr. Ashbury's challenge,
the owner of the Cambria. The Herald denies
that the America was the fastest yacht which ever
left American waters, asserting, on the contrary,
that swifter and more capable craft are now owned
by Americans. Allowing that vast improvements
have recently taken place in England in the con-
struction of yachts, the American yachts have at
least reached an equal state of perfection. It is
denied that the Sappho is a fair criterion, for while
her capability as a good sea boat is acknowledged,
there are other American yachts superior to her.
She ought not to have competel, but having
done so she deserved her defeat, which is in
no way regretted in the States. Emboldened
by this doubtful triumph, Englishmen, freed
from the nervousness which followed their extraor-
dinary defeat by the America in 1851 have sent
this challenge, which the writer considers frank
and fair, and thinks must be accepted by the New
York Yacht Club. The experience even of the past
season proves that American yachts can hold their
own against those of any other nation. " Be,ides,
such an event as an international yacht race will
give additional energy to all our yachtsmen, will
increase that spirit of rivalry productive of all good
and beneficial results, and will raise the standard
of yachting to a pitch not yet arrived at. We can
afford to yield patiently to a defeat, but we may
rest assured that the American schooner, which-
ever it may be, will be selected with care and judg-
ment, and that her performance will afford just
cause for satisfaction. If vanquished, we can sail
again and again, until the time when fearlessness,
skill, and gallantry—the proven characteristics of
American yachtsmen—must bear with them their
own reward before the world."
London, England, 1869-01-11

OUR ERRATIC TENOR.

Mr. Sims Reeves has at last tried the patience of
musical impressarii too far. The lessee of the
Cheltenham Theatre arranged.that a concert should
be given 'in that town on December 17, at which
Sims Reeves was to sing. There was a very large
attendance, and very deep and loud indignations
when, as not unfrequently happens, the chief
English tenor was not forthcoming. The usual plea
of illness was put in ; but, as Mr. Reeves sang at
Worcester the following night, Mr. Hodgson would
not accept the excuse, and has now sued Mr. Reeves
for damages. When the case came on it had to be
adjourned, for it had been found impossible to serve
the notice of trial upon the defendant in consequence
of his uncertain movements. Why not serve him
when he is singing ?
London, England, 1869-01-11

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introduced IL Fleet-street, has an entirely new -de-
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springs, wires, or ligatures. They so perfectly resemble
the natural teeth as not to be distinguished from the ori-
ginals by the closest observer; they will never change
colour or decay, and will be found superior to any teeth
over before used. This msthod does not require the
extraction of roots, or any painful operation, and will
support and preserve teeth i hat are loose, and is gua-
ranteed to restore articulation and mastication. Decayed
teeth stopped and rendered sound and useful in masti-
cation. _

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London, England, 1869-01-11

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Exemption of Assured from Liability of Partnership.
BONUSES among the largest ever declared by any Company.
Profits divided every five years.
All new Life Insurances now effected will become entitled
to an Increased Share of the Profits.
FIRE DEPARTMENT.
Premiums in 1867 £461,553.
REDUCTION OF DUTY.—Since this first took place the increase
of business Of the ROYAL has exceeded that of any other Office,
as shown by Government Returns.
:Prompt and liberal settlement of Losses.
JOHN 11. McLAREN, Manager.
JOHN B. JOHNSTON, Secretary in London.
London, England, 1869-01-11

ROYAL AMPHITHEATRE AND CIRCUS, HOLBORN.

THIS EVENING, The Great Carre Troupe and magnificent Stud
of ISO Horses; also Alfred Bradbury, M. Clifton, and THE
MARVELS OF ELECTRICITY.

CHRISTI' MINSTRELS. St. James's Hall, Every Night, at 8
Wednesdays and Saturdays, at 3 and 8 all the year round.

ROYAL ALHAMBRA. PALACE. THREE TIA-LLETS,
Promenade Concert. Band of 60. Begin at 8. le. Box-office
op= from 11 to 4.
London, England, 1869-01-11

•)!

ronrius NOTES.

SPAIN.

The Madrid correspondent of the Liter:i gives a aetaile:.
)unt of a meeting which took place on Tuesday
Ten Prim, Serrano, and Topote, the triumvirate.
attitude of a certain part of the army, the hostility
the Republicans, and the intrigues of the exiled
Court, were the agreeable topics of discqssion which
brought together the three leaders of the Revolution.
General Prim was for decisive action. lie wishes to end
all temporising, provoke a final struggle with the various
sections of the disaffected, and Land over to
the Cortes a country pacified by military rule.
Serrano would go to work more cautiously, and
harrass the Republicans, thus driving them to extre-
mities, and finally provoking such hostility as would justify
the Government in declaring a state of siege in all the
chief Republican centres. He further proposed an
arrangement with the Queen, by which she should solemnly
resign the throne in favour of her son. If the exiled
sovereign would not come to terms, then the Duke of
Montpensier should be finally put forwar,l. Topete, how-
ever, would hear nothing in favour of the Queen. He
desires the Duke of Montpensier to be selected without
delay as the " official candidate." This is interesting, if
not reassuring; but the writer omits two important
items. He does not tell us who supplied this ac-
count, nor does he give any satisfactory intelligence as
to the result of the interview. Nevertheless, some part of
this story is corroborated by other writers. There is much
ground for the belief that the Ministers, bewildered by the
conflicting elements around them, may very probably
resort to military government; or, as a Spaniard, pointing
to one of the royal palaces, energetically said, " The dog
will return to his vomit."

The near approach of the day on which the elections aro
to commence has been heralded by a manifesto of the
National .A.tepublican Committees. It is a very temperate
and very creditable document. It disavows all intention
of resorting to illegal means, and strongly urges the
electors to lend their aid to all just measures of securing
success, but to discard all others. No more
than one Republican candidate is to be per-
mitted in each division ; no • candidate is be
receive votes who has not unmistakeably declared his
opinions, &c. If the deeds of the Republicans be on
a par with their professions they will deserve success.
Some of the French journals persist in the assertion that
the two branches of the House of Bourbon, headed
respectively by Isabella and Don Carlo; have come to
terms. The Correspondencia of Madrid says that a mar-
riage has been arranged between the Prince of the Astu-
rias and a daughter of Don Carlos. The son of the
ex-Queen is, however, only eleven years of age, so that
this project cannot greatly influence the destinies of
Spain.
London, England, 1869-01-11

DOG LICENSES.—CAUTION.
r HE COMMISSIONERS of INLAND RE-
VENUE GIVE NOTICE that all DOG LICENSES
granted in the year 18G8 expired on the 31st December
last, and every person keeping a dog in the current year is
required forthwith to take out a new. License.
The duty payable for each dog kept is Five Shillings.
The penalty for keeping a dog without License is Five
Pounds.
A License is not transferable from one person to
another.
A License may be obtained by the owner giving his
name and address, and the name of the place where the
dog is kept, on application at
In the neigh-
bour of the
The Office of the Collector of Inland)
Revenue, hood
The Office of the Distributor of Stamps }- applicant's re-
Or sidence.
A Money Order Post Office.
Licenses will also be granted by the several Supervisors
of Inland Revenue.
Persons residing at a distance from any of the above
offices, by transmitting with their application Inland
Revenue (Receipt) or Postage Stamps for the proper
amount of duty, to the Collector of Inland Revenue for
the District, will receive a license in return by post.
WM. GOBBET T, Secretary.
Inland Revenue, Somerset House, London,
Ist January, 18G9.
London, England, 1869-01-11

THE SUEZ CANAL.

Mr. Borel, the engineer who divides with M. Lavalley
the direction of the Suez Canal works, has drawn up an
estimate of the labour remaining to be done. This is sup-
ported by the most complete collection of figures, and,
coming from such an authority, may be considered final.
Should no unforeseen obstacle arise, the canal will be
opened on the Ist of October next. This estimate has
been approved by a commission composed of several officers
and engineers, which was charged to investigate the condi-
tion of this great undertaking. •
London, England, 1869-01-11

THE SUEZ CANAL.

Mr. Borel, the engineer who divides with M. Lavalley
the direction of the Suez Canal works, has drawn up an
estimate of the labour remaining to be done. This is sup•
ported by the most complete collection of figures, and,
coming from such an authority, may be considered final.
Should no unforeseen obstacle arise, the canal will be
opened on the Ist of October next. This estimate has
been approved by a commission composed of several officers
and engineers, which was charged to investigate the condi-
tion of this great undertaking.

PORTING.—JOHN ROBERTS supplies the
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London, England, 1869-01-11

ROYAL HOSPITAL for INCURABLES,
West-hill, Putney-heath.

Establisbed'3lst 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— wmg to the Hospital has just been completed
at a cost of upwards of £lO,OOO, and FUNDS are 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-
cially annual subscription., are earnestly solicited. Life
subscriptions, £5 ss. and upwards; annual subscriptions,
half a guinea and upwards, with votes in proportion.
Information will be supplied, with the greatest pleasure,
upon application to the Secretary, by whom contributions
will be thankfully received.
FREDERIC ANDREW, Secretary.
No. 10, Poultry, London, E.C. September, 1868.
London, England, 1869-01-11

MA DAME TUSSAUD'S EX EITTITTION,
BAKER-SZREET.--CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS.
A PO RTR IT MODEL of MADAME RACHEL has been
added—Xdmission, is. Open from ten a.m. till ten pm.

ROYAL MUSIC HALL, HOLBORN.
Proprietor, Mr. J. S. Sweasey (late Weston).
Everybody in London should pav a visit to this Establishment
and see the MONSTRE CHRISTMAS ENTERTAINMENT.—
Vide (he Public Press. Mr. A. G. Vance, Mr. J. G. Forde. E.
D. Davis, Mr. A. Lloyd, the Brothers Daniels, Miss Louie Sher-
rington, Miss Kate Bella, Miss Etty Gray. the Brothers Voltaire,
and a host of other talented artistes. Prices as usual.

Mr. IC COrri, Musical Director.
wr Mr. JOE BROWN (from the Christy's Minstrels, St.
James's Hall), Champion Dancer of the World, is engaged, and
will shortly appear.

ARGYLL R 0 0111S.-OPEIT EVERY
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and Co. The celebrated Band will perform during the week
en attractive Programme of Operatic Selections and popular
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Doors open at half-past Eight o'clock.
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TI EA. TIN G'S COUGH LOZENGES.-
Stratford.—Dear Sir—Having had a severe Cough this
winter I was advised to try your Lozenges, which are invaluable ;
having purchased one box costing only ls. lid., completely set
me up, and must, therefore, strongly recommend them as a cer-
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London, England, 1869-01-11

R. KING'S DANDELION and QUININE
LIVER PILLS (Without Mercury).
The very best remedy for
BILE, WIND, INDIGESTION, ACIDITY, HEADACHE,
HEARTBITRN, &c.,
And acknowledged by many eminent surgeons to be the safe t
and mildest pills for every constitution.
In boxes at ls. lid., 2a. 9d., and 4s. 6d., at all chemists.
London, England, 1869-01-11

LUXURIANT WHISKERS AND
MOUS T ACHE S.—Hundreds testify to The success of
FOX'S NOTED FORMULA, which forces whiskers and mou-
staches to grow heavily in six weeks On the smoothest face,
without injuring the skin. A sure remedy for baldness.
Thirteen stamps.—Mr. Fox, Chemist, Macclesfield, Cheshire.
London, England, 1869-01-11

THE 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 aro received
at Walton ; 80 children at Mitcham and Hendon.
Bankers—London Joint-Stock Bank, Pall-mall.
CHARLES HOLMES, Secretary.
Office, 32, Sackvillo-street, Piccadilly.
London, England, 1869-01-11

FRANCE.

PARIS, Jan. 11.

At the sitting of the Conference on Saturday
last, Mr. Rangabe claimed to sit upon an equality
with-the Turkish representative, and announced
that be should telegraph to Athens for instructions
whether he should take a purely deliberative part
in the proceedings or withdraw. Notwithstand-
ing this incident a satisfactory result is considered
probable.

The following appointments have been made at
the Admiralty :—Lieutenaut Arthur A. Lee to the
Rattlesnake, Lieut. Frank C. Hudson and Lieut.
Alfred C. Harris, to the Narcissus, Navigating
Lieut. 'William 11. Vine to the Orontes, Sub-Lieut.
William H. Pigott and Sub-Lieut. David L.
Dickson to the Narcissus, Albert T. M. Roberts,
Paymaster, to the Orontes ; John E. Skinner, pay-
master, to the Dryad ; John G. Barnes, paymaster,
to the St. George ; William S. Watson, assistant-
paymaster to the Asia ; Williaw 1). Pearce, assist-
ant paymaster, to the Narcissus; Russell Osborn,
assistant-paymaster, to the Orontes aad Charles
Cock, clerk, to the °route&
London, England, 1869-01-11

AB C PATENT DESPATCH BOX.—JEN-
NER and KNEWSTUB'S newly-invented Patent
A B C and 1,2, 3, Despatch Boxes, "for general conve-
nience, for ready access to papers and methodical
arrangement, have received the highest commenda-
tion." Price 10s. 6d. and upwards. " This is a valuable
contrivance."—Punch, Nov. 14. "Cannot fail to be aseful
in the library and office."—Record. Will meet espe-
cially the requirements of literary, legal and official per-
sons.'-- Star. " A Loon to all lovers of order."—lllus-
trated London News. "There can be no question as to
the value of this invention."—Morning Post.—Jenner and
Knewstub, Inventors of the Elgin Writing Case, 33, St.
James's-street, and 66, Jermyn-street.
London, England, 1869-01-11

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London.

LOCKS—for Houses, Hotels, and Railway Offices, from 2s. to
165.: for Mansions and Banks, Ss. to 50s.—adapted for all pur-
poses.
FIRE-RESISTING SAFES, for private use, 20 to 36 inch, £4
to £lO Offices, 24 to 72 inch, £lO to £l2O.
II , H., ah dCo. solicit an examination (especially by engineers)
of their three entirely NEW PRINCIPLES of construction for
security Safes and Doors.—See Report in List of Prices.
London, England, 1869-01-11

THE WEATHER.

The meteorologists are fairly puzzled. What does
this-weather mean ? On the Ist of January we had
frost; not many days ago snow fell in some parts of
the country; and this is followed by weather warmer
than we generally have three months later. How
does it all come about ? Mr. kllnatt, the
scientific correspondent of the Times, can throw no
light on the mater; only he makes some very
dreadful hints, which we would advise the nervous
not to read. " Whence," he asks, in bewilderment,
"do all these manifestations arise ? Are they cos-
mical, and do they emanate from consequent changes
in our elemental electro-dynamical conditions ? Or
has the Gulf Stream broken its accustomed bounds ?
Or have the late earthquakes so attenuated the floor
of our globe as to have brought us into closer
proximity with its central fires ?" Mr. Allnatt cannot
—or, at any rate, does not—give an answer. Will
especially about the
,a,nayttoenneuarteiloileis;e” our anxiety,

THE "COUNTESS OF DEIMENTWATER."

"Amelia, Countess of Derwentwater," has addressed
a letter to the Northern Daily Express, emphatically
contradicting the statement. that she had given per-
mission for the publication of her biography and of
letters addressed to her by continental statesmen.
Such letters belong to the archives of her family; and
so far as her own history is concerned, she has
nothing but " barbarous treatment and cruel chroni-
cles " to relate of England. The lady is highly
indignant with the speculators who, she says, are
endeavouring to make money out of the public with
her property.
London, England, 1869-01-11

LAW AND POLICE

- ~-

TAE EPSOM GRAND STAND.-At the Surrey Sessions on
Saturday an appeal was made by the Epsom Grand Stand
Association against the assessment to the poor rate. In
:846 the stand was rated at £450, but since then the assess-
ment has been repeatedly raised, until in September last
it was raised to £5,400 gross rental, and 24,590 rateable
value. It was contended that the assessment was £2,000
in excess. The case was adjourned to the Easter Sessions.
ATTEMPTED MURDER OF A CONSTABLE.-At Rochester,
to Saturday, a pilot named Wm. Kingsworth was charged
with stabbing a police constable. The .prosecutor, who was
dangerously wounded, found Kingsworth making a dis-
turbance in Eastgate, when he told him to go away.
The prisoner walked along the street, the constable
being by his side, when suddenly he turned and stabbed
him with a large knife in two places. Kingsworth has
always borne a good character, and was lately rewarded
by the Admiralty for his energy in assisting the great
floating dock Bermuda when dragging her anchors in a
gale. The Mayor committed him for trial, refusing bail,
as the constable, whose life was at first despaired of, is not
vet out of danger.

A HARD CASE.—A few days ago two men of respect.
able appearance were given into custody for having
knowingly uttered a counterfeit half-crown over a public-
house bar in Westminster. The coin was sent to the
Mint to be tested, and found to be genuine. The men,
after having spent two days in the House of Detention,
were liberated on Saturday, and on applying to a magis-
trate for compensation were told that he had no power
to grant it.
POLICE PROSECIITIONS.—On Saturday the conductor of
the "Judge and Jury" establishment in Leicester•square
was summoned at Marlborough-street for having kept a
disorderly house. The defendant pleaded that his enter-
tainment had been carried on for twenty years without
complaint. He was fined 40s.
A RAID AMONG THE SILVERSMITHS.—Mr. Greig, in-
spector of weights and measures for the Brentford district,
instituted a prosecution against several sdverstniths for
using troy weights not he'ng :tamped or marked in
accordance with tho standard of her Majesty's
Exchequer. The defendants questioned the right
of the inspectors of weights to visit their peculiar•
description of shops ; but the Brentford magistrates said
they were clearly of opinion that they came within the
Act. Mr. Honeybone, who acted as the spokesman of all
the defendants, then objected to the jurisdiction of the
magistrates, under the Bullion Act, and contended that
if troy weight were intended to be meant in the sth and
6th Wm. IV., c. 63, it was confined in its application to
bullion and not to manufactured articles, such as those
sold in jewellers' shops. The bench, however, ruled that
as silversmiths sometimes bought and sold gold not so
made up, the Act applied, and the defendants were each
fined 205., a case, however, being granted on the objection
raised by Mr. Honeybone.
London, England, 1869-01-11

DR. KING'S DANDELION and QUININE
LIVER PILLS (Without Mercury).
The very best remedy for
BILE, WIND, INDIGESTION, ACIDITY, HEADACHE,
HEARTBURN,
And acknowledged by many eminent surgeons to be the safe t
and mildest pills for every constitution.
In boxes at 15.141, 2s. 9d., and 4s. 6d., at all chemists.
London, England, 1869-01-11

rThe Madrid correspondent of the Liberti gives a detail's:.
account of a meeting which took place on Tuesday
between Prim, Serrano, and Topete, the triumvirate.
The attitude of a certain part•of the army, the hostility
of the Republicans, and the intrigues of the exiled
Court, were the agreeable topics of discussion which
brought together the three leaders of the Revolution.
General Prim was for decisive action. He wishes to end
all temporising, provoke a final struggle wi:.ll the various
sections of the disaffected, and Land over to
the Cortes a country pacith d by military rule.
Serrano woad go to work more cautiously, and
harrass the Republicans, thus driving them to extre-
mities, and finally provoking such hostility as would justify
the Government in declaring a state of siege in all the
chief Republican centres. He further proposed an
arrangement with the Queen, by which she should solemnly
resign the throne in favour of her son. If the exiled
sovereign would not come to terms, then the Duke of
Montponsier should be finally put forward. Topete, how-
ever, would hear nothing in favour of the Queen. He
desires the Duke of Montpensier to be selected without
delay as the " official candidate." This is interesting, if
not reassuring ; but the • writer omits two important
items. He does not tell us who supplied this ac-
count, nor does he give any satisfactory intelligence as
to the result of the interview. Nevertheless, some part of
this story is corroborated by other writers. There is much
ground for the belief that the Ministers, bewildered by the
conflicting elements around them, may very probably
resort to military government; or, as a Spaniard, pointing
to one of the royal palaces, energetically said, "The dog
will return to his vomit."

The near approach of the day on which the elections are
to commence has been heralded by a manifesto of the
IN atiouai A.impublican Committees. It is a very temperate
and very creditable document. It disavows all intention
of resorting to illegal means, and strongly urges the
electors to lend their aid to all just measures of securing
success, but to discard all others. No more
than one Republican candidate is to be per-
mitted in each division ; no candidate is be
receive votes who has not unmistakeably declared his
opinions, &c. If the deeds of the Republicans be on
a par with their professions they will deserve success.
Some of the French journals persist in the assertion that
the two branches of the House of Bourbon, headed
respectively by Isabella and Don Carlos, have come to
terms. The Correspondencid of Madrid says that a mar-
riage has been arranged between the Prince of the Astu-
rias and a daughter of Don Carlos. The son of the
ex-Queen is, however, only eleven years of age, so that
this project cannot greatly influence the destinies of
Spain.
London, England, 1869-01-11

ROYAL PRINCESS'S THEATRE.
Sole Lessee and Manager, Mr. Vining.

THIS EVENING, THE SECRET.
After which (at 8 o'clock) Dion Boncicanit's new drama, in
f )ur acts, entitled AFTER DARK. a Tale of London Life.
Messrs. Vining, Walter Lacy, Dominick Murray, C. Harcourt,
J.G . Shore; Miss Emma Barnet. and Miss Rose Leclercq.
Entirely new Scenery by Slr. F. Lloyds awl assistants.
To conclude with MASTER JONES'S BIRTHDAY.
Doors open at half-past 6, commence at 7. Box-office open
daliy from 10 till 5.
London, England, 1869-01-11

ROYAL HOSPITAL for INCURABLES,
West-hill, Putney-heath.

Established'3lst July, 1854.

This Institution exists for the cornfort and relief of per-
sons (being above the pauper class) afflicted with incur-
able bodily disease.
Belief is affordod-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
at a cost of upwards of ..£lO,OOO, and FUNDS are 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-
cially annual subscriptions, are earnestly solicited. Life
subscriptions, £5 ss. and upwards; annual subscriptions,
half a guinea and upwards, with votes in proportion.
Information will be supplied, with the greatest pleasure,
upon application to the Secretary, by whom contributions
will be thankfully received.
FREDERIC ANDREW, Secretary.
No. 10, Poultry, London, E.C. September, 1868.
London, England, 1869-01-11

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inform his customers, and the Licensed Victuallers in general,
iat he has been appointed Agent for the above-named paper in
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!oal Company. Orders by post attende.l to
London, England, 1869-01-11

DOG LICENSES.—CAUTION.
rprlE COMMISSIONERS of INLAND RE-
VENUE GIVE NOTICE that all DOG LICENSES
granted in the year 1868 expired on the 31st December
last, and every person keeping a dog in the current year is
required forthwith to take out a new License.
The duty payable for each dog kept is Five Shillings.
The penalty for keeping a dog without License is Five
Pounds.
A License is not transferable from one person to
another.
A License may be obtained by the owner giving his
name and address, and the name of the place where the
dog is kept, on application at
Tho Office of the Collector of Inlandl
In the neigh-
Revenue,bourhood of the
The Office of the Distributor of Stamps }
Or applicant's re-
sidence.
A Money Order Post Office.
Licenses will also be granted by the several Supervisors
of Inland Revenue.
Persons residing at a distance from any of the above
offices, by transmitting with their application Inland
Revenue (Receipt) or Postage Stamps for the proper
amount of duty, to the Collector of Inland Revenue for
the District, will receive a license in return by post.
WM. CORBETT; Secretary.
Inland Revenue, Somerset House, London,
Ist January, 1869.
London, England, 1869-01-11

SE L F-C L OSIN G- DOUBLE-GRIP"
ACTION.

CENTRAL-FIRE BREECH-LOADING GUNS.

E. M. REILLY and Co.,

502, NEW OXFORD-STREET, LONDON.

COMPAGNIE GENERALE TRANSAT-
LANTIQUE.
4, Rue de la Pais, Paris.
FRENCH MAIL STEAMERS.
NEW YORK.
Leave every 14 days, from Havre and Brest, for New York.
RATES OF PASSAGE.
From HAVRE or BREST to NEW YORK.
First Class 7OO fr.
Second Class 425 fr.
Third Class
From Paris to New York, via Havre or Brest, including
railway ticket, 725 fr, ; second class, 440 fr. ; third class
285 fr.
WEST INDIES AND MEXICO.
Leave St. Nazaire on the 16th of each month for St.
Thomas, Havana, Vera Cruz, New Orleans, Porto Rico,
Haiti, Santiago de Cuba, Guadeloupe, Martinique.
JAPAN, NORTH ND SOUTH PACIFIC, AND
CENTRAL AMERICA (via Panama).
Leave St. Nazaire on the Bth of each month for Mar-
tinique, St. Martha (United States of Columbia), Colon,
Aspinwall (Isthmus of Panama), La Guayra, Porto Ca-
bello, Guadeloupe, Trinidad, Demerara, Paramaribo,
Cayenne, &c., Callao, Valparaiso, &c., San Jose, La Union,
Fan Francisco, China, and Japan.
Hand books, with full details of all the routes of this
company, can he had of
STRINGER, PEMBBROKE, and Co.,
Agents, 8, Austinfriars, London, E.C.

HUNTING, SHOOTING, AND
FISHING.
THE STRONGEST MAN in the world cannot break
the ever-lasting Porpoise-skin Boot Laces made by
GILL AND CO.,
12, Brewer-street, Gulden-square, London, W.
Price ls. per pair; by post, 14 stamps; six pairs, 55.
FRENCH DUBBING.—This invaluable composition
possesses the properties of preserving leather, rendering it
supple and waterproof. It is identically the same dubbin.-
as that used by the best curriers in Bordeaux. BOOTS,'
SHOES, and HARNESS are particularly benefited by its
application.
Sold Wholesale and Retail by W. GILL and CO.,

Curriers and Leather Sellers, 12, Brewer-street, Golden-

square.
Price is. 6d., 2s. 6d., and ss. per can.
London, England, 1869-01-11

ONE WAY OF OBTAINING EVIDENCE.

Another " attachment" motion in connection with an
election petition was made on Friday in Dublin, before
Mr. Justice Keogh, on behalf Mr. Francis Russell, M.P.
for Limerick city. The attachment was sought against
four persons—Abraham, Corbett, Gamble, and Guinan—
on the ground that they had attempted to interfere with
the pending petition, and that they were guilty of a con
tempt of court. The affidavit set forth that they had
posted a certain placard in Limerick, and" offered money
for the subornation of perjury." The placard contained
an extract from an article of the Freeman's Journal,
which stated that persons giving evidence in
election petitions would free themselves from all
risk of punishment, and "be well compensated in
addition." Affidavits were sworn to the effect that Corbett,
Abraham, and others tendered sums of from £lO to £25 to
various persons. "Abraham (as one Nicholas Dorr
alleged) said to him that if he would swear before a magis-
trate that he got money for his vote he would give him
£20." Counsel characterised such proceedings as shocking
in the extreme. Counter affidavits stated that money had
been offered "to discover the bribery committed at the
election," but "not to induce the committing of perjury."
Mr. Justice Keogh said that counsel had failed to convince
him that he ought to exercise an extraordinary jurisdic-
tion in the case.
London, England, 1869-01-11

AB C PATENT DESPATCH BOX.—JEN-
NER and KNEWSTUB'S newly-invented Patent
A B C and 1,2, 3, Despatch Boxes, "for general conve-
nience, for ready access to papers and methodical
arrangement, have received the highest commenda-
tion.' Price 10s. 6d. and upwards. " This is a valuable
contrivance."—Punch, Nov. 14. "Cannot fail to be useful
in the library and office."—Record. Will meet espe-
cially the requirements of literary, legal and official per-
sons."- Star. "A boon to all lovers of order."—lllus-
trated London News. "There can be no question as to
the value of this invention."—Morning Post.—Jenner and
Knowstub, Inventors of the Elgin Writing Case, 33, St.
James's-street, and 66, Jermyn-street.
London, England, 1869-01-11

MARKE7 S---IHIS DAY.

LIVERPOOL COTTON.
January 11.—Sales probably 15,000 bales. Market
very firm.

MARK LANE.

At Mark-lane this morning there was rather a better
attendance of the trade, but millers ware somewhat reti-
cent in giving the last week's advance. In consequence
we report wheat quiet, but not lower. Flour comes up
slightly more freely than last week; but the demand is
dull. Oats are firm, and all other feeding stuffs may be
reported slightly better in tone.
NEW SMITHFIELD AND LEADENHALL.

The dead meat trade continues steady at our quota-
tions. Beef, 3s to 4s 8d; veal, 3s 6d to 4s 10d; mutton,
3s to 4s 8d; large pork, 3s 2d to 3s 10d; small ditto, 4s to
4s 8d per stone.

SHIPPING IiVTELLIGENCE.

GRAVESEND, Monday Morning.

Wind S.E. ; fin©.

Arrived, Jan. 10.—Alfred and Charles, from Antwerp ;
Echo, steamer, from Calais ; Olga, steamer, from Rotter-
dam ; Bondicar, from Memel ; Pet, from St. Michaelis ;
Providence, from Gravelines ; Zephyr, from Brussels ;
Hendrica, from Emden ; Avenir, from Gravelines ; Amo,
from Calmer; Fair Wind, from Gothenbuag ; Pince of
Wales, and Petrel, from Antwerp ; Hincla, from Memel;
Wild Wave, and Admiral Nelson, from Guernsep.
Arrived, Jan. 11.—Victor, steamer, from Rouen ; Mar
tinus, Henrietta, steamer, from Dordt ; Leo, steamer
from Rotterdam; Flecha, steamer, from Ghent; J. E.
111‘Connel, from Alexandria; Fyenoord, steamer, from
Rotterdam.

DEAL, Monday Morning.
Arrived.—Madge, from Loudon, for Cape Yard.

THE NEW MUSICAL PITCH.—The movement for
lowerrng the present high musical pitch will be inaugu-
rated on Wednesday next by Mr. G. W. Martin, with a
performance of the "Creation" at Exeter-hall, by the
National Choral Society.

The Commander-in-Chief of the Egyptian Army,
Effiatoun Pasha, accompanied by Capts. Close and
Majendie, of the Royal Artillery, was also con-
ducted over the several departments in the Royal
Arsenal on Friday. Bis Highness expressed great
satisfaction with what he had seen in the manufac-
turing and production of various articles of warlike
material, and with the reception he met with from
the authorities.

Lieutenant Lonsdale, 49th Regiment, is under
orders to proceed with the draught of his corps
to the service companies, vice Lieutenant Fenn,
who is to remain at the depot. The
draught is to leave Colchester for London,
and will proceed to Portsmouth to em-
bark on board the Helvetia steam trans-
port. Captain Boycott, of the 29th Regiment, was
to embark at Liverpool on Friday for conveyance
to Montreal, via Portland, to join the service com-
panies of his corps. Capt. Berkeley has joined the
depot at Colchester, and has assumed the com-
mand of it, vice Capt. Boycott. Capt. Phipps, of
the 29th Regiment, has been appointed instructor of
musketry to the Bth Depot Battalion, in the room
of Captain Clery, of the 32d Regiment, who is
about to enter the Staff College. Deputy-Inspector-
General of Hospitals Gibbs has assumed the medical
charge of the troops in the Eastern District, vice
Staff Surgeon-Major Gallwey, who is ordered to
proceed to Liverpool for duty. -
London, England, 1869-01-11

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
in vited to visit them, and to meet in consultation before
treatment.

Full particulars can be obtained on application to the
Lady-Superintendent, 18, Stanley-terrate, Notting-hill,
W. ; or to Mr. Baker Brown, 136, Harley-street, W.
London, England, 1869-01-11

INDIA.

In spite of the relief afforded by charitable grain clubs
and local funds, the distress in Rajpootana is becoming
more intense. The North-West Provinces are in a slightly
better condition, because average seasons, good wages,
and more general prosperity give the inhabitants a better
chance of resisting a famine. The scarcity in this district,
it is hoped, will not be such as to cause loss of life.
Lord Mayo, whose arrival in India has been announced
by telegraph, had arranged to make a long circuit on his
way to Calcutta. The good people of Madras complained
so much of being passed by that the Governor.
General finally consented to go by way of the Coromandel
city. He will thus visit all the presidential capitals before
commencing his term of office.
Shere Ali and Abdul Rahman are vis-a-vis ; but the
former plays a waiting game, and will not attack. He
becomes stronger every day, and his enemy weaker.
Numerous deserters go over to Shere Ali.
The Mussulman Nawab of the State of Rampore, a
man of great piety, has set an example to the rest of the
Indian Empire. By a kind of Maine Law he has prohi-
bited the use of intoxicating drugs throughout his
dominions.

NATAL.—The Natal Blue-book for 1867 has been
completed. It shows a revenue in that year of £96,781,
and expenditure £118,329. The shipping inwards com-
prised 26,625 tons ; outwards 26,288 tons. The imports
were of the value of £269,580 ; the imports increased to
£225,671. The yield of sugar amounted to 5,(313 tons; of
coffer, 102,9731 b. ; of cotton, 152,7511 b. ; of arrowroot,
10,295 cwt. The export of wool amounted in value to
£80,999 ; of sugar, £70,563 ; of ivory, £5,908 ; of ostrich
feathers, £11,200 ; of cotton, £1,902.
A MISSING SKIP.—On the 9Lh ultimo the brig
Wasdale, of Whitehaven, Thomas Pickthall master, loft
the harbour with a cargo of ore for Newport, end has not
since been heard of. The Wasdalo had a craw of 132Ve1l
aboard.

LUXURIANT AND BEAUTIFUL HAIR.-MRS. S. A.
ALLEN'S WORLD'S HAIR RESTORER. OR DRESSING never fails to
quickly restore Grey or Faded Hair to its youthful colour and.
beauty, and with the first applielviun a beautiful gloss and de
lightful fragrance is given to the Hair. It stops tho Hair from
falling off. It prevents baldness. It promotes luxuriant growth;
it causes the Hair to grow thick and strong. It removes all
dandruff. It contains neither oil nor dye. In large Bottles
Price Six Shillings. Sold by most Chemists and Perfumers,
Depot, NG, High Holborn

THEATRE-ROYAL DRURY-LANE.
gole Lessee and Manarer, Mr. F. B. Chatterton.
TIM EVENING; at 7. MY WIFE 9 OUT. Followed by the
Grand Pantomime, PUSS IN BOOTS. Commence at 7.
London, England, 1869-01-11

TAR ALABAMA CLAIMS.

The Alabama difficulty has not yet been brought before
the Senate, and the present state of the question is some-
what mysterious. The New York Tribune says that
Senator Sumner, the chairman of the Senate Committee,
has never been able to ascertain the exact status of the
negotiations. As the matter must be brought before this
committee, the present aspect of affairs is not particularly
cheering. The Tribune adds : "It is believed in diplo-
matic circles that the changes in the protocol for the settle-
ment of the Alabama claims, which were suggested by
Secretary Seward in despatches by a late steamer to Minister
Johnson, have been accepted by the English Ministry,
and that the treaty is in such a shape that its speedy rati-
fication by the United States Senate may be looked for as
a matter of course." This, however, is by no meansa cer-
tainty. Moreover, what is the nature of the changes
alluded to? It was recently announced that there was a
hitch in the negotiations, but this was caused by a demand
from Mr. Seward for a complete alteration of the treaty
draft. The American Minister required that the reference
to the King of Prussia should be abandoned, and that the
whole question be settled by the Anglo-American Com-
mission sitting at Washington. Surely these are not the
changes which have been acceded to.
London, England, 1869-01-11

THE BEST 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 are subject, being a medicine so
uniformly grateful and beneficial that it is with justice
palled 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 dr-
zumstances, and thousands of persons can now bear testi-
mony to the benefits to be derived from their use, as they
have been a never-failing Family Friend for upwards of
20 years.
Sold in bottles at 2s. 9d., and I.ls. 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."

FIE GUARDIAN FIRE AND LIFE
ASSURANCE COMPANY.

Established 1821.
No. 11, Lombard-street, London, E.O.
Subscribed Capital... Two Millions.
_ _ _

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that FIRE POLICIES
which expire at CHRISTMAS must be Renewed within
Fifteen Days at this Office, or with the Company's Agents
throughout the Kingdom, otherwise they become void.
All Insurances now have the benefit of the Reduced
Duty of ls. 6d. per cent,
For Prospectus and other information apply to the Com-
pany's Agents, or to
T. TALLEMACII, Secretary.
London, England, 1869-01-11

NORTHERN OF FRANCE.

The traffic receipts on the old lines of this com-
pany for the week ending the 22d of December last
amounted on 622 miles to £63,221, and for the cor-
responding week of 1867 to £64,631, showing a de-
crease of £1,210. The traffic receipts on the new
lines, 225 miles in length, amounted to £7,556
against £5,584 in:the corresponding week in 1867,
showing an increase of £1,972. The total receipts
on both lines amounted to £70,777 against £70,015,
the increase being £762.
London, England, 1869-01-11

CIVIL SERVICE OF INDIA.

f`tANDIDATES intending to present themselves
`k. at the Open Competition, commencing on March 15, 180,
are reminded that Certiticstes of Birth, Health, and Character
should be sent to the Secretary to the Civil Service Commis-
sioners, London, S.W., on or before the lit of February. Regu-
lations may be obtained on application.
London, England, 1869-01-11

NORTHERN OF FRANCE.

The traffic receipts on the old lines of this corn..
pany for the week ending the 22d of December last
amounted on 622 miles to £63,221, and for the cor-
responding week of 1867 to £64,631, showing a de-
crease of £1,210. The traffic receipts on the new
lines, 225 miles in length, amounted to £7,556
against £5,584 in:the corresponding week in 1867,
showing an increase of £1,972. The total receipts
on both lines amounted to £70,777 against £70,015,
the increase being £762.
London, England, 1869-01-11

The Room is supplied with Newspapers, both home
and foreign ; Reuter's Telegrams, giving commercial,
political, and general telegraphic information ; Shipping
Lists, Directories, Time Tables, and other Books of Re-
ference.
There is also an excellent Refreshment-room attached,
as well as a Reading and Writing Room, comfortably fur-
nished.
The attention of country bankers, solicitors, manufac-
turers, and others is incited to this Institution, which will
be found very convenient to gentlemen whose business
engagements oblige them frequently to visit the metro-
polis.
For further particulars apply to the Manager of the
Room, or to Mr. G. W. Benwell, Secretary of the City
Offices Company, Palmerston-buildings, London.

LIEBIG COMPANY'S EXTRACT OF MEAT
—Paris and Vavre Exhibition Gold Medals. CAUTION.
None genuine without Baron Liebig's (the inventor) signature
being on every jar, accompanied by full printed directions.
About 70 Pints of excellent beef tea for lls., the present reduced
retail price per pound. Firiest, most convenient, and by far the
cheapest meat-flavouring ingrodient for soups, made dishes, and
sauces. Sold by all Itvliap warehosemeu, chemists, grocers.
ship chandlers, and provisioh dealers.
London, England, 1869-01-11

THE COST OF THE ABYSSINIAN EXPEDITION.

Several weeks ago our London correspondent
stated that the cost of the Abyssinian war would
prove considerably over the £5,000,000 estimated by
Sir S. Northcote, and that it would be between six
and seven millions. We now learn from the Friend
of India that the exact amount is £6,580,100. All
Of this has been met by the Government of India,
except some three-quarters of a million sent out by
the Secretary of State in specie, the greater part of
which was subsequently sent on to India. England
is still owing India a sum of £3,080,100.
London, England, 1869-01-11

IRISH MATTERS.

The wise among the Irish people are trying to
invent some plan for the total suppression of land-
lord murders and agrarian outrages. Whether the
most elaborate machinery could prevent a sulky
tenant from taking revenge is at least a matter of
doubt ; but there are many who place their faith in
" prompt measures." One landlord writes from the
south to the Dublin Mail, suggesting that a man's
property destroyed should be appraised under Lord
Campbell's Act, and the amount levied in the form of a
county cess from the district in which the crime has
been committed. Where murder has been done the
widow shall be compensated in the same way
as in the case of fatal accidents on railways.
Thus, by making every man in a district interested
in the prevention of crime, our " Landlord " hopes to
suppress it. It is hard to believe, however, that
people in a district have so little notion of public
morality that their pockets must be touched ere they
will try to prevent crime.
Mr. Disraeli in one of his stories is extremely severe
on the notion which some people have that " the
world may be ruled by pamphlets." If the world
is not ruled by them we seem just now to be
flooded with these interesting tractates. Another is
mentioned to-day from Dr. Andrews, vice-president
of the Queen's College, Belfast. He considers the
Irish Church a real and substantial grievance—
" the greatest ecclesiastical abuse now existing
in Europe "—and that its removal is imperatively
called for in the interests of Ireland, of the empire,
and of religion itself. Pr. Andrews is not, how-
ever, in favour of total disendowment. He would
extend the principles of the itegium Bonum to the
different Churches, and leave them free from State
control, except in requiring " that the money should
be strictly applied to the spiritual benefit of the
people." Following out his own theory, he is ad-
verse to the withdrawal of the grant from Maynooth.
The Northern Whig, in dealing with Dr. Andrews's
endowment scheme, says the people would not
tolerate it.
London, England, 1869-01-11

i•
RITISH ORPHAN ASYLUM,
Mackenzie-park, Slough (formerly at Clapham-rise).
Instituted 1827.
Patron—Her Most Gracious Majesty the QUEEN.
For the gratuitous board, clothing, and education of
destitute orphans from all parts of the British dominions,
and of all denominations, whose parents were once in
prosperous circumstances.
One hundred and seventy-five orphans now in the In-
stitution ; ample room for about 30 more.
Increased support indispensable, as this Charity is not
endowed, and is in the greatest need of further pecuniary
assistance. _

Subscribers and the public are invited to inspect the
Institution, and judge as to the nature of the Charity and
its peculiar claims.
The last Report can be obtained on application to the
Secretary.
THOS. TILSON, Chairman.
CHAS. LEE, M.A.
AITBREY C. PRICE, Hon. Secs.
ALFRED MACIKENZ E, Secretary.
Offices, 73, Oheapside, London, E.O.
Bankers—Messrs. Williams Deacon, and CO., Dirchin..
lane; and Messrs. He.Twood Brothers, Manchester.
London, England, 1869-01-11

Newcastle 22, 23;11
Oldham
09.. .22
liibury Club .................. 23
Stockbridge 24, 25, 2G
Chelmsford
Sutton Park .....29, 30
LY.

Reading 10, 16
Huntingdon 2O, 21
Southampton 22 23
Stamford ... 22, 23
I Goodwood 27, 28, 29, 30
UST.

Oxford
Canterbury ...... 24, 25
York 24, 25, 26
Plymouth 2►6
Windsor August l2, 13
Derby Summer ...31, Sep. 1
Weymouth 31, Sep. 1