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The Sun.
London, England, 1869-08-27

PRICE OF GOLD,

The quotaam of gold at Paris is about at par, and
t ie slicrt exchange on London is Vit. 171 s. per LI eteritu .
Ou comparlug these rates with the English Mint price of
WO. per ounce for standard gold, it appe.tes that
gold at the above price is the same in Loudon and Paris.
The counie of exchange at New York on Loudon for bills at 61
days' sight was ou the lGth iast. 1091, per cent. At this rate there
is no profit on the importation of gold from the United States.

Race Glasses, byVoigtlander, are now BO longer the ox.
elusive luxury of the rich. since the great demand fur
photographic lenses has diminished, an opportunity hAs
been afforded for applying mechanical power with the
greatest success, whereby the cost of those beautiful stud
most perfect instruments is reduced in price in some
instances to as much as 20 per cent. In fact they are now
no dearer than those of the best French or English make' 3.
At the depot Callaghan, 23A, New Bond-street, corner ,1
Conduit-street, the patrons of the Derby may indulge
their tasto in the possession of a veritable Voigtlauder
comparatively trifling cost. It is superfluous to say WI
quality is as ever matchless.
London, England, 1869-08-27

DISCRIMINATING PAUPER.

zl extraordinary case has been reported to the
Kingston Board of Guardians by one of the relieving
)ilicer.l. On the IGth of this mouth the officer
was sent for by the railway authorities at
Kingston Station, and on going there he found a woman
who gave her name as Henrietta Skeats, and her ago
Shr had been lifted out of a train which had come
Prom W. .100, and, being totally paralysed, was unable
to move by herself. In answer to questions, the woman
said she did not apply for admission into any of the London
workhouses because they were " such stinking holes." A
clergyman gave her a shilling to pay her fare to Kingston,
tnd she wished to come there, having heard it was
comfortable place. The relieving officer had Ulf.
woman taken at once to the infirmary, and brought
the caso under notice at the next meeting of the board.
The guardians were a little gratified at receiving such r.
compliment upon their care for the poor, but gave the
clerk directions to ascertain the parish to which their
visitor belonged. As the woman result-At:ly declines
say where she came from ra,re definitely than " from
London," and does not know, or at least will not tell,
where s:le was born, it is quite probable that her removal
will be a work of difficulty.
London, England, 1869-08-27

HOME for the lIELPLESS.--ST. JAMES'S
DIOCESAN HOME for FEMALE PENITENTS
(Hammersmith), under the immediate direction of the
Bishop of London. The work carried on by a Sisterhood,
"in faithful accordance with the principles of the Re-
formed Church of England." FUNDS greatly needed
COUNCIL.
ho Bishop of LONDON
Major-Gen. Et. Hon. Percy
Herbert, M.P.
Roy. J. E. Kemp°
Rev. W. F. Erskino Knollys
Rev. S. W. Lloyd
Rev. A. Martineau
Rev. W. D. Maclagan
Rev. Daniel Moore
Rev. J. Moorhouse
J. D. Morton, Esq.
Rev. Canon Nepean
1 Rev. E. Parry
John Pearson, Esq., Q.C.
Rev. G. F. Prescott
IRev. F. Pigou
R. T. Pigott, Esq.
R. R. E
. Seymour,
our, Esq.
R. Wade, Esq.
Loftus Wigram, Esq.
ived by any of the above ; by
and Co; and by the Hon.
I, 14, Seymour-street, Port-
inications may be addressed.

Rev. J. W. Ayro -
Rev. F. G. Bloomfield
lion. and Rev. F. Byng
Rev. R. G. Baker
Rev. S. Brooke
The Lord Clinton
Rev, W. Cadman
E. Charrington, Esq.
Rev. E. L. Cutts, Chaplain,
Rev. E. Capel Cure
Rev. J. E. Cox
Octavius Coope, Esq.
Arthur Currie, Esq.
Rev. J. Connell
Rev. C. W. Furse
C. J. Freake. Esq.
J. S. Gilliat, Esq.
Rev. Dr. F Hessey
II U Heald, Esq.
R. Hook, Esq., Treasurer
Subscriptions will be rem
Messrs. Harries, Farquhar,
Secretary, Rev. S. W. Lloyc
man-square, to whom commi
London, England, 1869-08-27

THE COLONIES.

The Royal Colonial Society has prepared a letter
on the subject of England's relations with her
colonies, which epistle it is proposed to transmit to
all the Colonial Governments. The Society notes
that a great change has come over the policy of the
mother country towards her dependencies. The
new policy appears to be " that—except to
the extent of partial protection in case of
foreign war with civilised Powers—the mother-
country recognises no responsibility for their
welfare or safety, nor any obligation to help
them, even in circumstances of great danger and
pressing need." Such an attitude, the society thinks,
points-to the severance of the present connection,
perhaps prematurely. In order to avert this
disaster it is proposed that all the colonial Govern-
ments confer together, by means of proper repre-
sentatives, with the view of urging upon the Imperial
authorities such changes as may appear desirable.
This conference, it is thought, should be held in
London about the time when Parliament next meets.
This document, in the opinion of the Times, marks
an epoch. It points out that large communities
numbering millions of English-speaking men and
women have sprung up all over the world, and that
theyare now developing into nations. They enjoy almost
all the privileges and powers of independent States.
Every community among them possessing a distinct
unity of its own has received the gift of complete
self-government. They possess representative
institutions. They tax themselves. They determine
the forms of their several political organisations.
Englishmen have only one privilege with regard to
the colonies—the right of serving as colonial officials.
indicate Such relations as these a period of transition
to independence. The Times denies that England
fails to fulfil her past obligations—as witness the
guarantee of the loan for the transfer of the Hudson's
Bay Territory ; but it cannot be expected that for
the future the cost of defending these vast com-
munities should fall upon the British taxpayer.
London, England, 1869-08-27

METROPOLITAN and GREAT WESTERN
RAILWAYS.
OXFORD AND HARVARD UNIVERSITIES BOAT RACE.

On FRIDAY, August 27th, the Ordinary Train Service
will be suspended, and SPECIAL TRAINS will run
between the hours of 12 noon and 6 p.m., to Stations on
the Hammersmith Line and Kensington (Addison-road).
And from 5.30 p.m. until 10 p.m, from Stations on the
Hammersmith Line and Kensington (Addison-road).
The following Special Fares will ba charged during
these pefiods

Ist Class. 2ud Class. 3rd Class.
Single Journey ls. 641.
_ • 3d „ .•
•

Eet.iirn Joarnei 2s. 6d.
Sp-cial Trains will run at frequent intervals to and from
the Paddington Terminus of the Great Western Railway
front Hammersmith and Kensington (Addison-road).
Passengers from Westminster-bridge and intermediate
Stations must change at Praed-street Station.

THE UNITED LAND COMPANY
(Limited).
The Holders of the INTEREST WARRANTS for the
INTERIM DIVIDEND at the rate of 5 per cent. per annum,
for the four months ending 31st July, are requested to present
the same for PAYMENT forthwith, at the Offices, 33, Norfolk-
street, Strand, W.C.
By order of the Board.
CHARLES LEWIS GRUNEISEN,
Secretary.
London, England, 1869-08-27

MUTUAL ASSURANCE without MUTUAL LIABILITY.
NON-FORF ICITURE POLICIES by a LIMITED NUMBER
of PAYMENTS. PROFITS may be APPLIED so as to make
POLICIES PAYABLE in LIFETIME.
BRITISH EQUITABLE ASSURANCE
COMPANY.
4, Queen-street-place, Southwark Bridge, E.O
NEW POLICIES ISSUED. •
New Policies
In Weeks. issued.
1.1268 3 ... .. 86 —£14,250
Excess . .. 22 £4,2:11
In 52 weeks ending Aprifith, 1869 ...3,105 --Z639,442
London, England, 1869-08-27

ROYAL FREE HOSPITAL, Gray's-inn-road,
in the immediato vicinity of the Groat Northern
Railway Terminus, King's Cross.
Patron—her Most Gracious MAJESTY the QUEEN.
Vico-Patron--
His Royal Highness the Prince of WALES, K.G.

President:Es Grace the Duke of Buccnsucm, K.G.
This Hospital, founded in the year 1828, the first to
establish tho principle of froe admission to the sick poor,
without the delay and difficulty of Governors' orders, is
wholly dependent ler support on voluntary contributions
and legacies.

It affords relief to a largo number of in-patients, and, in
addition to this, the average number of attendance of the
destitute sick has for a considerable period averaged be-
tween 8,000 and 4,000 weekly.
The Committee earnestly solicit the assistance of the
benevolent, as the promises of this hospital aro capable of
containing several hundred more beds had the Committee
the requisite funds to maintain them.
Contribt.tions aro received by their bankers, Messrs.
Brown, Hansom, and Co., Abchurch-land ; also by Messrs.
Coutts and Co.; Drummond and Co. ; Glyn and Co.;
lorries Red no. ; Ransom and Co. ; Proscctt, Grote, and
Co.; Smith, Pap.o, and Co.; Barclay and Co.; Williams,
Deacon, and Co.; Nisbet and oq., Bernars-street ;:snd:at
the Hospital from 10_till 5.
London, England, 1869-08-27

THE BEST REMEDY FOR INDIGESTION.

NORTON'S CAMOMILE PILLS aro confi-
dontly 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 jestico
tolled the " Natural Strengthener of the Human Stomach.'
" Norton's Pills" act as n powerful tonic and gentle ape-
rient; are mild in their operation, safe under any cir-
iumstances, and thousands of persons can now boar testi-
mony to tho benefits to be dot ived from their use, as they
have boon a never-failing Family Friend for upwards of
20 years.

Sold in bottles nt ls. 11.1., 2e. and Hs. 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 cousoquence of tho success of
' Norton's Camomile Pills."
London, England, 1869-08-27

LICENSED VICTUALLERS' GUARDIAN.

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and Periodicals as soon as published. Agent for the Joint-Stock
Coal Company. Orders by post attended to.

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AND
A FIXED SUM IN CASE OF DEATH
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Policy of the -
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For particulars apply to the Clerks at the Railway Stations, to
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THEET, LONDON.
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I)RITANNIA FIRE ASSOCIATION
i 3 Uia i OfTicNl. 429, Strand. London.

The distinguishing fcnt:ires of this Association are
Equitabh•
Undouhti..l Security.
Prompt sot tirm.mt of ci:iireq.
JOHN ME SENT, Afenttger.

r~ltN GOSN ELT. and CO.'S CHERRY
e Town! PASTE is greatly xnperior to any tooth
power: gives the teeth a pearl whiteness, protects the
ecamel from decay, and imparts.a pleasant frturranee to
the breath. Pr;ee Is. Cal.—Red Bull Wharf, 93, Upper
Thamcs-street. London.
London, England, 1869-08-27

TAXES ON CAPITAL.

About 200 of the bankers and brokers doing business In
New York, who reside at Brooklyn, have filed a protest
against the jurisdiction of the Circuit Court In regard to
the tax of one quarter per cent. on the capital used in
their business.

JOINING THE ATLANTIC AND PACIFIC OCEANS.
It is announced that the Nicaraguan Ship Canal will
soon be undertaken by a French Company, to whom a
charter has been granted by the Presidents of Costa Rica
and Nicaragua. The respective Congresses of the two
republics are expected to signify their approval of
this permission. The work will be a costly one,
but the company promises to use the utmost energy to
complete it. It is supposed that the line of the Canal
will follow the San Juan River for the greater part of the
distance. The most difficult section will be that which
lies between the Pacific and the western shore of the Lake
of Nicaragua.
London, England, 1869-08-27

MR. HOWARD, SURGEON-DENTIST, 52,
Fleet-street, has introduced an entirely new de-
scription of ARTIFICIAL TEETH, fixed without.
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 bo found superior to any teeth
ever before used. This method dons not require the
extraction of roots, or any painful operation, and will
support and preserve teeth that are loose, and is gua-
ranteed to restore articulation and mastication. Decayed
teeth stopped and rendered sound and useful in masti-
cation.
London, England, 1869-08-27

IMPORTANT TO SPECULATORS.

THREE SPLENDID SPECULATIONS may
actually be strongly recommended as affording every
prospect of Groat Success.

With a Single Stake of £2 you can realise £20,05011 with
£8 £37,000! I with £1 X 20,00011
For Prospectuses apply without delay
to EIIGF.NE TILLOT,
General Merchant, Guernsey.
London, England, 1869-08-27

c.IAMABITA N FREE HOSPITAL for WOMEN
kJ and CHILDREN, Lower Seymour-street, Portman-
square. The only free Hospital for disoases of women
2,746 patients were treated last month without letters of
recommendation. Subscriptions and donations are much
needed, and will be received by Messrs. Hatchard, Picca-
dilly ; Sir Samuel Scott, Bart.; Messrs. Barclay, °mitts,
Glyn, Hansom ; and by the Secretary.
London, England, 1869-08-27

1T ORT LONDON or UNIVERSITY
L'l COLLEGE HOSPITAL.--Accidents and Sickness.
—CONTRIBUTIONS earnesly solicited to meet the
annual expenses, which exceed tho income by £l,OOO.
The committee also plead for help for the sick children,
the little victims of starvation, neglect, and disease, who
enjoy in the new wards, devoted to them, the privileges
of nourishing food and careful nursing. Donations thank-
fully received by Edward Enfield, Esq., Treasurer, 19,
Chester-terrace, Regent's-park; and at the office of tho
charity.

lIENRY J. KELLY, RN., Secretary.
London, England, 1869-08-27

THE ELECTION COMMISSIONS,

Great unwillingness to tell the truth is skean by
the witnesses before the election commissions. At
Norwich the Chief-Commissioner is kept in a state of
perpetual indignation by the way in which the wit-
nesses fence with questions, give double answers,
prevaricate, and perjure themselves. He declares
however, that, come what will, waste what time he
may, he will have the truth. If the court sits for
a year he cares not. Himself and his brothers
have determined to take each ward, and to probe to
its deepest depths the sore of corruption with which
the borough is grievously afflicted. This announce-
ment in court had no effect ; several subsequent wit-
nesses tried to shirk questions, told palpable un-
truths, and so exasperated the commissioner that he
declared he would report them to the Attorney- Gcne-
ral, and disallow their expenses. Very little evidence
of bribery has been obtained as yet. Beyond the
group at the Trumpet public-house—about which
there can be no doubt, notwithstanding the various
denials—nothing his been revealed.

The Bridgwater Commissioners are more success-
ful. The evidence given before them on Wednesday
was positively startling. An " active agent " for
Messrs. Kinglake and Vanderbyl, the Liberal candi-
dates, was under examination. His operations at
the List election were extensive and clever—so
extensive, that he was kept away and paid by
his party for being absent during the hearing
of the election petition by Mr. Baron Martin.
His revelations may thus be summed up : The
borough of Bridgwater is disgracefully corrupt.
Out of 1,600 voters, 1,200 will take bribes, and a
larg►e proportion absolutely expect them. If pro-
perly polled, the Liberals have a majority; but no
elections of late have been pure. Last year
the Liberals found themselves losing the
election through the energy legitimate or
otherwise—of the Conservatives. A meeting was
held to consider the bad prospect; it was determined
that defeat should be averted ; £4,000 was put down
to be used in bribery. Where the money came from
is not accurately known—most probably from Mr.
Vanderbyl. The " active agent" received some of the
money—from whom he did not know. It was given
to him in a dark room. He paid away about £4OO.
Some electors had £4O. The contests were got up
by the lawyers ; they were conducted by them ; and
paid them well. On the last election day the Libe-
rals considered themselves beaten ; Messrs. Kinglake
and Vanderbyl left the town. Tho " active agent"
bribed fourteen men with £lO each, and turned the
election. Such was the Liberal triumph at Bridg-
water.

The evidence being taken at Beverley shews that
the Liberals bribed at the municipal for the parliar-
mentary election. This is very clear, for money was
passed after the Liberal municipal candidates had
withdrawn. The briber, on being asked why be was
continnin7 to spend, replied that ho was preparing
for the " double event." All who received the money
understood him ; but some did not see the force of
acting as they were not bound to do, and voted for
the Conservatives at the parliamentary election.
London, England, 1869-08-27

LONDON HOSPITAL, Whitechapel-road, E.
The great East-end recep'aelo for Accidents and
Urgent Cases. 4,932 In-patients last yeur, of whoa► 4,039
w,.re free cases.
CIONTIIIIItTIONS earnestly requested.
WM. J. NIXON, House Uovernor and Secretary.
London, England, 1869-08-27

WANTED, by a highly respectable married
➢ian, a SITUATION in a PRINTER'i WAR EIIOITSE
or Bookseller's, or as Light Porter, in Town or Country. Good
charan er. Address, J. 8., 28, Foley-street, Tiehfleld-street, W.

TE E T H.—JEWEL-POINTED INSTRU-
MENTS: a Treatise on their safety, comfort, and effi-
ciency in the cleansing and improvement of Natural Teeth.
By A. ESKELL, Consulting Dental Practitioner, of 8, Gros-
venor. street, Grosvenor-square. Free on application, or by post
for two stamps.
London, England, 1869-08-27

RUPTURES.—BY ROYAL LETTERS PATENT.
WHITE'S Moe-MAIN LEVER TRUSS
(Perfected and Exhibited in the Great Exhibitions
of 1851 and 1862) is allowed by upwards of Five Hundred
Medical mon 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 bore avoided— a
soft bandage being worn round the body, while the requi-
site resisting power is supplied by the lioc-Main Pad and
Patent Lever, fitting with so much ease and closeness that
it cannot be dotected, and may be worn during sleep. A
descriptive circular may be had, and the truss, which can-
sot fail to fit, forwarded by post, on the circumference of
the body, two inches below the hips, being sent to the
manufacturer,
Mr. JO [IN WHITE, 228, Piccadilly, London.
A Single Truss, 165., 215., 265. 6d., and 31s. 6d. Postage,
is. A Double Truss, 31s. 6d., 425., and 525. 6d. Postage
ls. Bd. An Umbilical Truss, 425. and 525. ad. Postage
Is. 10d.
Post-office Orders to be made payable to John White,
Post-office, Piccadilly.

NEW PATENT
FLASTIC STOCKINGS,
KNEE-OAPS, &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 aro
drawn on like an ordinary stocking. Price 4s. 6d., 7s. 6d.
10s., and 16s. each. Postage, 6d.
JOHN WHITE, Manufacturer, 228, Piccadilly.:

KING'S COLLEGE HOSPITAL, Portugal-
street, Lincoln's-inn.—The Committee earnestly
APPEAL for FUNDS to defray the heavy current ex-
penses. Assistance is urgently needed.
J. W. WALDRON, Secretary.
London, England, 1869-08-27

THE INVIGORATIVE NERVINE
1 ESSENCE.—The most powerful nutritive cordial ever
introduced; restores to their normal condition all the secretions,
on the integrity of which perfect health depends. It is a specific
for debility of all kinds, and from its containing, among other
ingredients, pepsine and phosphate of soda, will prove highly
beneficial to the nervous and dyspeptic. Vide Dr. Hassall's re
port. Price Bs. per bottle, or four quantities in one for 225.
BAUMGARTEN & Co., 520, Oxford-street, W.C., London. Car
riage free on receipt of remittance.
London, England, 1869-08-27

ESTABLISHMENT for GENTLEWOMEN

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 Harley-street.
This establishment, which was opened in 1850, is patro-
nised by her Majesty. The Bishop of London is Visitor,
and it is managed by the Marchioness of Ormond°, the
Lady Laura Palmer, Mrs. Edward Homily, the Lady
Caroline Russell, Mrs. Cecil Russell, and othei ladies.
All information respecting it may be obtained on writ-
ten or personal application to the Lady Superintendent.
Subscriptions received at the Institution, and by the
Treasurer, at Messrs. Coutta and Co.'s, 59, Strand.
W. C SPRTNG RICE iron. Soc.
London, England, 1869-08-27

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

Weasurer—Geo. T. Hertalet, Esq., Lord Chamberlain's
Office, St. James's Palace.

Bankers—Messrs. Coutts and Co., Strand.
By order, H. J. JTJPP.
London, England, 1869-08-27

CRICKET.

Tho last county match for the successful season of
1869 has been played at the Oval. The battle was
between Kent and Surrey, and some of the hardest
hitting of the year ensued. Kent's first innings pro-
duced 152 ; Surrey's, 224. Kent then made 284,
leaving Surrey 213 to win. Of these 77 were scored
for the loss of one wicket, when " Time" was called.
The match was drawn considerably in favour of
Surrey.
London, England, 1869-08-27

WORM of BEQUEST.--NA'FIONAL 110S-
PITAL for the PARALYSED and EPILEPTIC,
Queen-square, Bloomsbury give and bequeath to the
Treasurer for the time being of the National Hospital for
the Paralysed and Epileptic, established in London in
1859, the sum of free of legacy duty, to'be paid out
of such part of my estate as may by law be bequeathed for
charitable purposes, and to be applied to the general use
of the said Hospital.
The Institution comprises an Hospital for In and Out
Patients, a Samaritan SocTety to relieve the more desti-
tute out-patients and their families, a convalescent home,
and a pension fund for the incurable.
E. H. CHANDLER, Hon. Sec.

AMARITAN FREE 110SPITAL for WOMEN
10 and CHILDREN, Lower Seymour-street, Portman-
square. The only Free Hospital for Diseases of Women ;
2,913 patients were treated last month without letters of
recommendation. SUBSCRIPTIONS and DONATIONS
are much needed, and will be received by Messrs. Hatchard,
Piccadilly ; Sir Samuel Scott, Bart. ; Messrs. Barclay,
Coutts, Glyn, Ransom ; and by the Secretary.
London, England, 1869-08-27

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

HENRY B. INGRAM, Secretary.

THE ASSOCIATION for the WELFARE of
the BLIND, 210, Oxford-street, and 127, Euston-road.
Patroness—Her Most Gracious Majesty the. QUEEN.
This Institution affords employment in various ways to
172 blind men and women.
Pensions to various amounts aro granted to the blind
who cannot earn their own living.
500 blind men and women aro applying for help, which
cannot be given for WANT of FUNDS.
Contributions will be thankfully received by the Secre-
tary, Rev. G. B. REID, M.A.
London, England, 1869-08-27

Gd.
Superfine Cream or Blue Envelopes, 4s Gd, Cs Gd, & 6B 6,1
Large Blue Wove Commercial Envelopes, 4s 6d per 1,000
Cheap Buff Colour, for circulars, &c., 38
COLOUR STAMPING (Relief) reduced to Is. per 100. Polished
steel dies sunk by the best artists in the trade at about half the
prices charged by the retail houses.. `-
An ILLUSTRATED CATALOGUE, containing full descrip-
tion, with prices of Account Books, Copying Presses, Inkstands,
btationery, Cabinets, Postage Scales, Despatch Boxes, Travelling
Writing Cases, Desks, &c , post free. EstablLshed 1941.
London, England, 1869-11-02

PRICE OF GOLD.

The quotation of gold at Paris is about at par, and
the short exchange on London is 251. 15c. per £1 sterling;
On comparing these rates with the English Mint price of
£3 17,3.100. per ounce for standard gold, it appears that
gold at the above price is slightly dearer in .Paris than in
London.

THE ANCIENT INHABITANTS OF UTAH.—Pro-
fessor Scott, of Kentucky, has for some time past been
conducting- explorations in Utah. His labours have been
rewarded by the discovery, neat Evanston, of a mound of
extraordinary dimensions. Ulm work of excavation was
speedily accomplished, and a vault was laid bare eight
feet long, three feet wide, and four feet deep, iu which
were the skeleton of a man, a cone-shaped earthen pot,
au iron bracelet, and two medicine stones, cigar-shaped
and full of holes. On the right side of the skeleton was
found a plate of pure silver, tho size and shape of an
artist's pallet. There is positive evidence that this
vault is more than one thousand five hucdred years old.
The Professor is confident that this discovery, to be fol-
lowed by others under the direction of the Smithsonian
Institute, will establish the fact that the mound builders
crossed the Missouri River, and passing over the plains of
the Great West, found their way into Central America via
the Gulf of California.

A lively New Orleans youth essayed the role of
ghost the other day, and was soundly thrashed by those
he attempted to frighten. Ho brought a suit for assault
with intent to kill. " You wanted to become a ghost,
didn't you?" inquired the Court. " Yes, I reckon so,'
acknowledged the youth. " Well, it seems to no rather
ungenerous of you to wish to punish them for helping you
to become what you wished."
London, England, 1869-11-02

PLACES OF WORK.

The bitterly cold weather we have been having puts 111'
in mind of a kind work began a few years ago at
Moscow and in other large Russian cities by a wealthy
philanthropist. This man built in the poorer quarters
some large, unpretending-looking houses, which he
christened " Places of Work," and which were
intended to afford a shelter to such people as were not rich
enough to have comfortable fires at home. There was
nothing of the English workhouse in these edifices. Vier,
were composed merely of spacious rooms, well warmed, and
furnished plainly with wooden chairs and tables. There
were separate rooms for women and for men. Mechanics'
sempstresses, poor students even, came there bringil
their work with them and remaining from morning anti'
ten o'clock at night, when the rooms were closed. The
admission was free, and there were warders wil°se
business it was to see that there was perfect'
order, and that nobody annoyed or disturbed
his neighbour. It was a really excellent thing, ani
conferred a great boon upon many poor people. C°lll'
nothing of the kind be made possible in England, by Public
or private enterprise ? Is the `• rough " element so irrepres-
sible that it would convert any "place of work" into 9'
place of abomination?
London, England, 1869-11-02

A STOUN AT YOKOHAMA.

Japan has boon visited by a terrible gale, which has
effected serious damage among the shipping in the har-
bour of Yokohama. No lives were, however, lost.

FOREIGNERS IN CHINA.

The Yorth China Herald states that a serious attack has
been made on a French gentleman in China. He was
returning from the Franco-Chinese camp with his wife,
when the road was obstructed by a Chinaman. A quarrel
ensued, the Chinese collected a crowd, and the Frenchman,
M. Louvier, was stripped and maltreated. A Chinaman
who said he was himself a Catholic, came up and rescued
him. The French consul has taken the matter up.
London, England, 1869-11-02

ABOLITION OF THE DUTY ON FIRE
INSURANCES

THE Directors of the ROYAL INSURANCE
OMPANY, in anticipation of the above, beg to intimate
that on all new I. surane,es now effected there will only be
payable (provisionally) the proportion of Duty for the time
between the date of the Order and Midsummer Day next.
ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY.

MELD OFFICES:
Royal Insurance Buildings, Liverplol,
and
Lombard-street, London.
CAPITAL, TWO MILLIONS STERLING.

Important Announcement.
Increased Share of Life Profits.

ALL NEW INSURANCES, with Participation, EFFECTED
AFTER IST JANUARY, 1868, will become entitled to an INCREASED
SHARE OF THE PROFITS, in accordance with the Resolution
passed at the Annual Meeting of Shareholders.
JOHN H. MoLAREN, Manager.
JOHN B. JOHNSTON, Secretary in London.

SAUCE.—LEA and PERRINS.
THE "WORCESTERSHIRE,",
pronounced by Connoisseurs
"THE ONLY GOOD SAUCE."
Improves the appetite, and aids digestion.
UNRIVALLED FOR PIQUANCY AND FLAVOUR.

ASK for " LEA and PERRLNS' " SAUCE.

BEWARE OF IMITATIONS,
and see the names of LEA & PERRINS on all bottles and labels'

Agents—Crosse and Blackwell, London, and sold by all
Dealers in Sauces throughout the World
London, England, 1869-11-02

THE ROYAL HOSPITAL for DISEASES of
the °HASP, City-road.—The wards for in-patients
are constantly full, those for ont-patients crowded daily.
FUNDS greatly needed.
CHARLES L. KEMP, Secretary.

CANCER HOSPITAL (Free) : founded 1851.
—Brompton, S.W., and 167, Piccadilly.—Over 8,000
cases treated since foundation. Remedies and diet very
expensive. Over 40 in hospital, and many cases unable
to be admitted for want of FUNDS ; at present over 300
out-patients.
Treasurer—Geo. T. Ilertslet, Esq., Lord Chamberlain's
Office, St. James's Palace.
Bankers—Messrs. Coutts and Co., Strand.
By order, H. J. JUPP.
London, England, 1869-11-02

THEATRE ROYAL, AI)ELPIII.
Sole Proprietor and Manager, Mr. B. WEBSTER.
THIS EVENING, at 7 o'clock, MY PRECIOUS BETSY: Mr
Atkins, Mr C. J. Smith, and Miss Eliza Johnstone.
At 15 to 8, LOST AT SEA: a London Story. Messrs A. Stir•
ling, G. Belmore, E. Atkins, J. D Beveridge, C. H. Stephenson.
C. J. Smith, R. Romer; Miss Rose Leelercq, Miss • liza John-
stone, Miss Lennox Grey, Mrs Lei•!h 'Mum v.
To conclude with DOMESTIC ECONOMY,
and Mrs. Leigh hurray.
Box-office open daily, from 10 till 5. No fees for booking.
Places can be secured a fortnight in advance.

Mr U. almore
London, England, 1869-11-02

tr
.44
g Amount 6 A Amount Annual
° ° 15, S" Proposed. WE., Assured. Premiums.
o'4
4 s. d. £ s. d. £ s. d.
187.8 4,802 1,023,140,0 0 3,318 054,140 0 0 21,347 16 5
1562 13,20 2,779,666 0 0 9,746 2,037,283 0 0 63,507 19 10
1868 17,466 1,861,303 5 9 13,699 3,752,967 4 8 122,257 17 6
Toted.. 35,512 8,664,109 5 9 26,763 6 444,490 4 8 207,113 13 9
The net premium income has increased to
the sum of £216,704 1 7

The net premium income
the sum of
The interest on investmon
of receipt yield

Is and other items

!1,276 18 1

Making a total Income of X 237.980 19 8
The claims were 335, amounting to the sum of £127,886
12s. ld.

The balance of the year's income was /68,026 9s. 4d.
The assets of the association at the close of the year
amounted to £667,493 Bs. sd.
The directors draw special attention to the fact the.t the
next bonus valuation will take place at the end of the year
1872, and that all polices effected on the profit scales prior
to the 31st December, 1869, will be entitled to participate
in the same,

The directors also draw attention to the successful esta-
blishment during the past year of the Britannia Fire
Association, under the auspices of the Briton. The direc-
tors believe that the establishment of a Fire Company, to
work in active co-operation with the Life, will tend much
to the advantage and profit of both institutions. it is
scarcely necessary to remark that the capital funds and
constitution of each office are quite separate and distinct.
By order of the Board,
JOHN 31ESSENT, Actuary and Secretary.
London, March 18, 1869.
London, England, 1869-11-02

THE DUKE OF EDINBURGH IN JAPAN

The Overland China Mail gives a description of the
Duke of Edinburgh's arrival in Japan and his reception by
the Mikado, a young prince of about his own age. The
Japanese are much puzzled by the Duke's absence of state.
He first landed quietly, dressed in plain clothes, and drove
off in an ordinary carriage. One of tho disappointed spec-
tators exclaimed, "Do you call that an English prince ?"
When he landed in state, matters were not much better,
for they could not understand his condescension in raising
his hat, nor the noisy welcome which greeted him. The
preparations for his visit were very extensive.
London, England, 1869-11-02

)V OMEN AND TIM UNIV2I2SITIES IN

AMERICA.

The authorities of Cornell University announce that it
has not yet been decided whether women shall be admitted
to that institution or not ; and that the question has bees
postponed until they have provided accommodation for the
male students, which is not yet the case. Meanwhile
tho prospects are that women will soon be admitted to the
Michigan State University, the largest, perhaps, in Ame-
rica. Its president, Dr. Hanen, has recently published an
opinion on the subject, in which ho says:—"T"
more I consider the subject and the more: carefully
I study the results of the education of both saves in the
same schools, the more inclined am I to the belief that
the best method for Michigan would be to make provi-
sion for the instruction of women at the university on the
same condition as men. I have come to this conclusion
slowly. A few objections have sometimes seemed to ine
strong, but most of what is urged against it is fanciful,
and partakes of the nature of the thoughtless opposition to
what is now.
London, England, 1869-11-02

ROYAL PRINCESS'S THEATRE.
Lessee and Manager, Mr. Benjamin Webster.
OPEN FOR THE WINTER SEASON.
THIS EVENING, at 7, TOO MUCH OF A GOOD THING:
Messrs Ashley. D. Leeson, and Misses Maria and Nelly Harris.
At 15 to THE WILLOW COPSE: Mr Benjamin Webster,
Messrs R. Phillips, J. G. Taylor, A shley. Stuart, W. Risnold,
D. Leeson. C. J. Smith, R. Romer, W. H. Eburne, Nli3S Furtado,
Mrs Alfred Mellon, Mrs Addle, Mi s M. Harris, &C.
London, England, 1869-11-02

QEAMEN'S HOSPITAL (the Dreadnought), off
Ll-7 Greenwich, for Sick and Diseased Seamen of All
Nations, who are received without any recomenda,tion.
The Committee require upwards of £1,500 annually
from voluntary bounty to meet the expenditure of this
Hospital.
SUBSCRIPTIONS will be most thankfully received by,
Messrs. Williams, Deacon, and Co., bankers, Birchin-
lane ; and at the Society's offices, 86, King William-street,
E.C., by

S. KEMBALL COOK, Secretary.
Qualification for a Governor, 21s. annually ; Life
Governor, £lO 10s.
London, England, 1869-11-02

VORM of BEQUEST.—NATIONAL HOS-
PITAL for the PARALYSED and EPILEPTIC
Queen-square, Bloomsbury :—I give and bequeath to the
Treasurer for the time being of the National Hospital for
the Paralysed and Epileptic, established in London in
1859, the sum of —, free of legacy duty, to be paid out
of such part of my estate as may by law be bequeathed for
charitable purposes, and to be applied to the general use
of the said Hospital.
The Institution comprises an Hospital for In and Out
Patients, a Samaritan Society to relieve the more deoti-
tute out-patients and their families, a convalescent home,
and a pension fund for the incurable.
E. H. CHANDLER, Hon. Sec.
London, England, 1869-11-02

rrIIE MESMERIC INFIRMARY, 36, 1
-Wey-
mouth-street, W. (where many cases deemed
incur-
able are cured). much needs support. Inspection is in-
vited from 10 till 12.30. The Council have placed the
Institution under the control of THUS. CHANDLER,
Esq., M.R.C.S., who has above 30 years' experience in
Mesmerism and nervous diseases. Consultations—gra-
tuitous, till 10.30; private, till 12.30.
London, England, 1869-11-02

LONDON FEVER HOSPITAL is the only in-
stitution in the Metropolis for the treatment and
prevention of contagious fevers.
CONTRIBUTIONS will be gratefully received by
Messrs. Dimsdale and Co., 50, Cornhill ; Messrs. Drum-
mond, Charing-cross ; Messrs. Coutts, Strand ; Messrs.
Hoare, Fleet-street : and by the Secretary, at the Hospital,
Liverpool-road, Islington, N.
London, England, 1869-11-02

Nif R. HOWARD, SURGEON-DENTIST, 52,
IL Fleet-street, has introduced an entirely new de-
scription of ARTIFICIAL TEETH, fixed without
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
ever before used. This method does not require the
extraction of roots, or any painful operation, and will
support and preserve teeth that are loose, and is gua-
ranteed to restore articulation and mastication. Decayed
teeth stopped and rendered sound and useful in masti-
cation. •
52. Fleet-street. At home from 10 till 5.
London, England, 1869-11-02

p OYAL STRAND THEATRE.
(V Sole Lessee and Manageress, Mrs Swanborongh.
'THIS EVENING, at 7.30, AMONG THE BREAKERS: Mr
Clarke.
Followed by THE TOODLES: Mr Clarke.
After which, INO; Messrs Thorne, James, Fenton, Turner ;
Mesdames Sheridan, Newton, Maitland, &c.
To conclude with THE CHOPS OF THE CHANNEL.
London, England, 1869-11-02

THE ASSOCIATION for the WELFARE of
the BLIND, 210, Oxford-street, and 127, Euston-road.
Patroness—Her Most Gracious Majesty the QUEEN.
This Institution affords employment in various ways to
172 blind men and -/romen.
Pensions to various amounts are granted to the blind
who cannot earn their own living.
500 blind men and women are applying for help, which
cannot be given for WANT of FUNDS.
Contributions will be thankfully received by the Secre-
tary, Rev. C. B. REID, M.A.
London, England, 1869-11-02

PRINCESS'S THEATRE.

THIS EvioriNG, at 7. TOO MUCH OF A GOOD THING. M
Ashley and the Misses Maras. With THE WILLOW COPSE
Mr. Benjamin Webster.

THEATRE-ROYAL, HOLBORN.

THIS EVENING, at 7, THE LOTTERY TICKET. After which,
THE GAMESTER: Mr. Barry Sullivan, Mrs. Hermann Vezin,
&c. And THE WATER'dAN.

•
ROYAL STRAND THEATRE.
Sole Lessee and Manageress, Mrs. Swanborongh.
Tilts EVENING. at 7.30, AMONG THE BREAKERS: Mr
Clarke. With THE TOODLES. And ISO. Concluding with
THY CHOPS OF THE CHANNEL.

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

ZOOLOGICAL GARDENS, Regent's-park, OPEN daily (ex-
cept Sundays). Admission. is.; on Mondays, 6d. Children
under twelve, 64

ROYAL ALHAMBRA PALACE. THREE BALLETS
Promenade Concert. Band of GO. Begin at 8. le. Box-office
o pen fromll to 4.

4141'.
41.'"
London, England, 1869-11-02

BRITISH HOME FOR INCURABLES,
Clapham rise.
Instituted 1861.
PATRONESS.
Her Royal Highness the Princess of WALES.
George Moore, TREASURERS.
Esq.; Mr. Alderman Gibbons.
This Institution, extending its operations to all parts of
the kingdom, provides for those afflicted with incurable
diseases a home for life, with every comfort and medical
attendance. Patients are admitted, and annuities of £lO
obtained by election.
No person under 20 years of age, nor of the pauper
class, is eligible.

Full particulars and the necessary forms may be pro-
cured from the Secretary. Donations and annual sub-
scriptions are earnestly solicited.

BANKERS.
Messrs Barclay, Bevan, and Co.,Lombard-street, E C.; and
Messrs. Drummond, aring-cross, S.W.
EDWD. WEAVER, Secretary.
Offices, 73, Clioapside.
London, England, 1869-11-02

THE MARSEILLES LAND COMPANY.

The Advertiser foresees more scandal looming in
the distance in connection with the last great com-
mercial job. Matters relating to the introduc-
tion of the Marseilles Land Company are now being
investigated by a special examiner of the Court of
Chancery. "Facts have come to light which render
it not at all improbable that the First Minister of the
Crown may have to consider in what manner and
through what influence the floatinfr was aided.
During the past week more than one important per-
sonage has been examined, and report alludes rather
prominently to the evidence of a.Cabinet Minister."
London, England, 1869-11-02

THE QT E 1 VISIT TO TIIF. CITY.

The engineers of the new bridge at Blachfriara and
the Holborn Viaduct are inclined to grumble—or
some of their representatives are—at the date selected
for the royal visit to the City. These two works
vet remain in a crude form ; the approaches
and the decorations are far from complete. Some
months must elapse before the beauty of these great
improvements can be seen to the best advantage.
Iforeover, it is urged that if the ceremony were de-
t-hz thc) weather_ wpuld be more

Rama. _But the grumpier: ovenoo one point.
Neither the bridge nor the viaduct is in Scotland.
The Londoners must take a royal visit when they can
get it.
London, England, 1869-11-02

THE LAND QUESTION IN ULSTER•

The tenant-right agitation is commencing in Ulster, and
promises to surpass in its warmth that which took Pbe°!
in reference to the disestablishment and disendownOnt'•
of the Irish Church. In numerous parts of the province
meetings are about to be held, for the purpose of giving
the tenantry an opportunity of expressing their views cal
the land question. Yesterday (Monday) one of OW
tenant-right meetings was held in Magheraght, count/
Derry, at which the following series of resolutions were
proposed :-1. "That the custom of tenant-right(cominerill
known as the tenant-right custom of Ulster) existing /n
the county for 200 years and upwards is founded urn
the fact that the tenants out of their own capital 1131!
reclaimed the lands and made all the improveinelT4
thereon, without any expenditure of capital by the
lords, except in very rare instances." " That owing to th
frequent violations of the tenants' rights under this
tom, a very strong and general feeling of Wri
curity has existed in this country for o°l.
years, which requires the immediate interferenc"
of the Legislature." " That no settlement of
tl'i°
land question in this country will be just or satisfaete%
which does not legalise the right of the tenants to the
continuous occupation and enjoyment of their farms, anir
a right to sell to solvent tenants so long as they paY
rents and do not sublet or subdivide the farm."
inasmuch as the arbitrary and excessive increase "t
rents by the landlord have to a large Ott,
absorbed the interests of the tenants in their farnis,
declare that no settlement of the land question will hd
just or satisfactory which does not provide a cheer le
convenient tribunal for the adjustment of the land-Wrn
,11-6
i
rents, which should be ascertained and fixed with°
taking into account the tenants' improvements. That vf
Court of Quarter Sessions would be the best tribunal °
such adjustment of rents."
London, England, 1869-11-02

ESTABLISHMENT for GENTLEWOMEN

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 Harley-street.
This establishment, which was opened in 1850, is patro-
nised by her Majesty. The Bishop of London is Visitor,
and it is managed by the Marchioness of Ormond°, the
Lady Laura Palmer, Mrs. Edward Romilly, the Lady
Caroline Russell, Mrs. Cecil Russell, and other ladies.
All information respecting it may be obtained on writ-
ten or personal application to the Lady Superintendent.
Subscriptions received at the Institution, and by the
Treasurer, at Messrs. Coutts and Co.'s, 59, Strand.
W. C SPRING RICE Hon. Sec.

ROYAL SCHOOL for DAUGHTERS of
OFFICERS of the ARMY, Lansdown, Bath.
Instituted, A.D., 1864.
Under the Patronage of her Majesty the QUEEN.
President—H.R.H. the Duke of CAMBRIDGE, K.G., &c.
Chairman—Major-General Sir A. J. LAWRENCE, K.C.B.
This school has been founded upwards of four years,
and it is intended for the education of the daughters of
officers of the army, Indian and Marines. There are
already 70 pupils in the school, but more could be admitted
if the committee had further funds; they, therefore
APPEAL to the public to aid them in carrying out to its
full extent the benefits of the only institution specially
provided for the daughters of officers of the Army.
Each donation of £5 ss. entitles to one life vote at all
elections. Each annual subscription of £5 5s entitles to
one vote at all elections during the current year. The
amount may be forwarded by an order on a bank, agent,
or post-office (Charing-cross), payable to.
GEO. W. FORSTER, Under Secretary.
Office, 22, Cockspur-street, London.
London, England, 1869-11-02

TILE INFLUENCE OF CATHOLIC PROPRIETORS.

The Times commissioner has been visiting the
county of Kerry. The conditions of land tenure
there are much the same as in other parts of Ireland ;
the story of tenancies-at-will, &c., greatly resembles
that which has been told so often ; but it is noticeable
that there are a good many Catholic proprietors
in Kerry, and that their influence has a certain
effect in mitigating the results of that inflelicitous
social phenomenon, religious distinctions in Ire-
land marking the line between the owner and
occupier of the soil. " Let any one sceptical on this
point only visit Killarney and observe how the posi-
tion and example of Lord Castlerosse, the represen-
tative of the House of Kenmare, not only affect his
own estate, but operate in many ways to promote
good feeling, sympathy, and kindly sentiment be-
tween the landed classes in the neighbourhood,
afford countenance to the Catholic peasant, and even
lessen his jealousy of what is called landlordism'
through the consciousness that, in one notable in-
stance, the tie of a common faith binds him to a
superior eminent in birth and station." The estates
are mostly large, too, in Kerry, and the landlords are
more seldom absentees than in other parts of the
country. Both these peculiarities are of good effect.
London, England, 1869-11-02

AGRICULTURAL PROGRESS.

Considerable progress has been made with ploughing
during the week, and in the Southern counties a
fair quantity of seed has been well sown. Notwith-
standing the sudden frost, the seed generally has been
got into the ground in good condition, and the change
in the weather to a milder atmosphere, accompanied by
gentle rains, augurs well for securing a good foundation
for the next harvest.. The root crops are flourishing, a
marked improvement having lately taken place in their
appearance; but we regret to state that the potato disease
shows signs of becoming more general, symptoms having
manifested themselves in Wiltshire —Magnet.