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The Sun.
London, England, 1869-08-09

THE ARMY AND NAVY.

Our army in India is stated to be very bad in
health. It is reported that the staff corps system
has proved an utter faihre.—Captain George Lc
Geyt Bowyear (1850) has been appointed senior
naval officer at Bermuda, vice Wainwright, pro-
moted to the rank of rear-admiral. Captain Bow-
year is fifty-two years of age, but as he is more than
fifty from the top of the list of captains, he will,
according to the present rate of promotion, have
attained the prescribed age of sixty before he can
hope to attain flag rank.

THE GENERAL OFFICE OF THE PRESS.

There has been a general complaint against the
Press of late. The publishers' organs have protested
against newspapers being literary reviewers ; the art
journals have scpffed at their art criticisms ; musical
papers have deprecated the musical criticisms; and
military representatives have been commenting on
the incapacity of the journalist to deal with
the army. The Service papers have week
by week been condemning the " injudi-
cious meddling " of the dailies in matters with
which only professionals ought to deal. The
Army and icavy Gazette this week has its first article
devoted to the subject. It sneers at " the copper-
press " taking the place of the Commander-in-Chief,
denounces the ignorance of smart writers, and de-
clares that the articles which have lately appeared
will rather retard than advance the contemplated
reforms in the army which the newspapers have
advocated.
London, England, 1869-08-09

TILE EFFECTS OF RELIGIOUS EQUALITY_

The Spectator already discovers numerous traces
of the good effects resulting from the removal of
Protestant ascendancy. The quiet generally
observed on the 12th of July is one sign. "We
are told on very good authority that the Govern-
ment were amazed at the way July 12th passed off
and the new spirit which seems to have come over
the people." Then the Board of Trinity College
have signified—aS Dr. Ball's speech plainly indi-
cated—that they are willing to admit Catholics to
the government of their institution. The offer to
be useful should be accompanied by half a dozen
resignations, but still it is graciously intended, and is
another good sign. Better still, the Catholic bishops
everywhere exhort their flocks to consider Protes-
tants their brothers ; and the Oranzemen, instead of
deposing the Queen, are setting diligently to work
to make the laity supreme in the Free Church
London, England, 1869-08-09

NEW PATENT

-AFLASTIC STOCKINGS,
KNEE-OAPS, Scc., for Varicose Veins and all cases
of Weakness and Swelling of the Legs, Sprains, &c. They
are porous, light in texture, and inexpensive, and are
drawn on like an ordinary stocking. Price 4s. 6d., 7s. 6d.,
10s., and 16s. each. Postage, 6d.
JOHN WHITE, Manufacturer, 228, Piccadilly.'
London, England, 1869-08-09

YACHTING.

The racing at the annual regatta of the premier
British yacht club —the Royal Yacht Squadron—con-
cluded as brilliantly as it began. The Town Cup, given
by the inhabitants of Cowes, was won by the Arrow,
04 tons, beating the Aline, 215 tons, which came
in second, the Oimara, 162, and the famous Cambria,
108 tons, which managed to secure only the fifth place.
On Friday the Squadron prizes were contended for
by six of the most successful English yachts, the
Aline arriving first and the Cambria second..

41 THE TWELFTH."

The grouse-shooters take such good care of them-
selves, as an unhappy public waiting for reforms
from grouse-shooting legislators need not be
informed, that it seems superfluous to' publish
bulletins of the state of the moors. As the 12th of
August is so near, however, it may be as well to
observe that the prospects of sport are excellent. The
coveys are tolerably plentiful, containing an average
and sometimes more. Perthshire, Sutherlancishire,
Westmoreland, and North Yorkshire promise
exceedingly well ; the remaining Scotch districts are
in very fair condition. The disease which has played
such havoc during the last two seasons has greatly
diminished.
London, England, 1869-08-09

THEATRE-ROYAL, ADELPIII.

Tins EVENING, at 7, MY PRECIOUS BETSY: Mr Atkins and
Missjdhnstone. At 8, THE SERPENT ON THE HEARTH:
Mr R. Phillips, Mr E Atkins, Mr Stuart. Airs M. Eburne, Mrs L
Murray, &c. And DOMESTIC ECONOMY: Mr Atkins and
Mrs Leigh Murray.

ROYAL STRAND THEATRE.
Sole Lessee and Manageress. Mrs. Swanborough.
Tins EVENING. at 7.30, AMONG THE BREAKERS: Mr
Clarke. TILE TOODLES. JOAN OF ARC: Messrs. Thorne,
James. Fenton; esdames Goodall. Lydia Maitland. Button. To
eonplude with THE CHOPS OF TIIE CHANNEL. Mr. D.
James,

ROYALTY THEATRE.
Under the Management of Miss M Oliver.
THIS EYENING, at 7.30, A ROVING COM 11 ISSION. After
which CHECKMATE. Followed by THE MILITARY BILLY
TAYLOR. To conclude with IN FOR A HOLM t Y Mr
Dewar, Mr. Danvers, Miss M. Oliver Miss Saunders, &c.

PRINCESS'S THEATRE.
Sole Lessee and Man‘ger, Mr. Vining,

TIM EVENING, at 7, PRESUMPTIVE EVIDENCE. After
which, A`JI s AND GALATEA : Herr Formes, Mr V. Rigby, Mr
M. ~with, and Miss Blanche Co:e. To conclude with A QUIET
FAMILY.

PRINCE OF WALES'S ROYAL THEATRE.
Under tho Management of Miss Marie Wilton
Trtis EVENING, SCHOOL: Messrs. Hare, H. J. Montague,
Addison, Glover, and Bancroft; Mrs. Buckingham White, Miss
C. Addison, and Miss \i arie Wilton. After which, A WINNING
HAZARD. And A LAME EXCUSE

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

ROYAL AL EIAMB 11 A PALACE. THREE BALLET i
Promenade Concert. Band of 60. Begin at S. ls. Box-office
o pen from 11 to 4.

ZOOLOGICAL C RDENS, Regorge-latk, OPEN daily (ex-
cept Sundays). Adutission,
.Is.; on lileadays, Cd. Children
under twelve, 04

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London, England, 1869-08-09

THE GOVERNMENT AND TEE IRISH CATHOLICS.

The Roman Catholic priesthood in Ireland are
testifying their gratitude to the Ministry in various
ways. Not only have the prayers of at least one
congregation been asked for the recovery of Mr.
Gladstone, but it was proposed in several quarters
by Roman Catholics to get up a demonstration " of
all sects and denominations" to greet Earl Spencer,
the Lord-Lieutenant, on his arrival at Dublin. This
enterprise, however, was not carried out. The Lord-
Lieutenant arrived at Kings' own on Friday morning,
and was received by Lord Fitzwilliam and other
gentlemen, but there was nothing in the shape of
demonstration.

TIIE onA-scrwric.

The worthy descend:ill's of the defenders of Lon-
domleri y mean to celehmt: tigEnt 12, the anniver-
slry of the relief of that famous place ; but their
celebration sill be pnrtly shorn of its usual
splendour. The city is still proclaimed,
so that there can be no tiring of cannon.
This omission seems serious in the case of a siege
celebration. But in all other respects the programme
of previous years—the bell-ringing, music-playing,
and procession-marching—will be kept u;-. Whether
there will be any interference or nt to be
seen..
London, England, 1869-08-09

NOTHING IMPOSSIBLE.

AGUA AMARELLA restores the Human Hair
to its pristine hue, no matter at what age.
JNO. GOSNELL and CO. have at length, with the aid
of one of the most eminent Chemists, succeeded in perfect-
ing this wonderful liquid. It is now offered to the publi,
to a more concentrated form, and at a lower price.
Sold in bottles, 3s. each ; also 55., 7s. 6th, and 15s. each
including brush.

Red Bull Wharf Argel passage, 98, Upper Thome&
stivet Undo; Ed,
London, England, 1869-08-09

MARLBOROUGH-STREET.

FORGERY AND FEW D.—Thos. Biggins, a young man,
was charged before Mr. Knox with obtaining a quantity
of waterproof tweed of the value of £6 by means of a
forged and fraudulent order, with intent to defraud Mr.
Scott Adie, Scotch plaid and tweed warehouseman
Regent -street.
It appears that the prisoner, who was formerly in tho
employ of Mrs. Toovey, dressmaker, of No. 8, Somerset-
street, Portman-square, came on Wednesday last with an
order purporting to come from Mrs. Toovey, asking for
patterns of tweeds. The patterns were given to him, and
the next day he came again with another for two pieces of
tweed, in all 16 yards, and of the value of £6, the order
also purporting to come from Mrs Toovey and an assistant
to Mr. Scott Adie, named Reynolds, believing the order
to bo genuine, handed him the goods. Subsequently
the bill f,r the goods being sent to Mrs. Tooby, it was
found that she had never sent, and that the order was a
forgery. The matter was then put into the hands of
Butcher, a plain cluthes officer of the C division, who took
the prisoner into custody.
In answer to Mr. Knox, the prosocutrix raid she never
gave the prisoner any authority to go for the goods, neither
did she sign the order for them.

An assistant to Mr. Richard Attenborough, pawnbroker
of 19, Piccadilly, an assistant to Miss Isabella Fleming,
of Brewer-street, each produced a piece of tweed pledged
by the prisoner, and they were identified by the witness
Reyno!ds as those he gave the prisoner.

Butcher said that on taking the prisoner he at first
denied the charge, but afterwards said ho had forged Mrs.
Toovey's name to the order, and pledged the goods for
.£2 103. _ _ _

The prisoner reserved his defence, and was committed
for trial.

WESTMINSTER.

THE SHOEBLACK BOY NUISANCE.—James Kelly, a youth,
was charged with creating an obstruction near Victoria-
station, and assaulting Charles Crossman, a police-
constable. •
Complainant raid that on Saturday night he found de-
fendant and two other shoe-blacks creating an obstruction
outside Victoria-station, where they were much com-
plained of. The other moved away when ordered, but
prisoner refused, and declared he would stay there as long
as he liked. Complainant removed him, when he rushed
upon him and threw him down in the mud, and then
kicked him in the most clingerous manner.
Defendant said ho was doing no harm when ho was in-
terfered with by tho police. He did not consider he had
any right to be interfered with.

Mr. Selfo asked !f anything was known of him?
The police read a memorandum showing that the de-
fendant had been repeatedly convicted for assaults upon
the police, and had been also twice charged with felony.
Prisoner— It was only upon suspicion, your worship,
that I was here for felony.
Mr. Selfe committed him for six weeks to hard labour,
and told him that if brought tbere.again be would send
hint ier trial.
London, England, 1869-08-09

-ARTISTES :

Soprani—Misses Dolaro, Gould, Evans, and Rivers.
Tenori—Messrs. St. Albyn and Mitchell.
Bassi—Messrs. Rivers and Jennings.

Serio-Comic—Misses Davies, Villiars, and Sherrington.
Duato —Kato Bella and }ratty. Trr cy.
Comic and Character—Messrs. C. Sydney, A. St. Albyn,
and Raynor.
Forest and Sons, Grotesques, Musical Artistes, and
Clowns.

Mr. Leslie, the greatest Ame►ican artiste who ever
visited England, is engaged exclusively at this establish-
ment (his first appearance).
Raslus, the Reman Gyrist, in his Terrific Sensational
Act—(his first appearance---exclusive services secured).
At Ten o'clock, a serio-comic Cantatina, entitled " The
Apple of Discord !" Written expressly for this Hall by
Albert Grey, EQq. The dresses aud appointments by Mr.
S. May, the eminent Costumier, Bow-street.
"God Save the Queen" will be sung by the Principals
and Extra Chorus.

Musical Director—Mr. Jennings; Acting and Stage
Manager—Mr. Yuxley.
Doors open at 7.30, commence at s.
N.B.—This Evening (the Inauguration Night) admis-
sion to all parts, 2s. 6d. On Tuesday and thereafter.
Area 6d., Stalls ls., Balcony Stalls (reserved and num-
bered) 2s, Private Boxes 10s. and 15s.

. ,
To-morrow the Hall will be thrown open Free as a
GRAND CAFE, from 8 a.m. until 7 p.m. for Dejeuners a
la fourchette, Luncheons, and general refreshments.

THEATRE-ROYAL DRURY-LANE.
sole Lessee and Manager, Mr. F. B. Chatterton.
THIS EVENING. at 7, BELLES OF THE KITCHEN. At 8
FORMOSA : Messrs. Barrett, H. Irving, David Fisher, Brittain
Wright, John Rouse; Mrs Billington, Misses M. Brennan, Mac
donald. and Katharine Rodgers. Conclude with BORROWED
PLUM t. S.
London, England, 1869-08-09

TILE ART OP FLYING.

Mr. Martin Farquhar Tupper is not satisfied with
his poetic flights of fancy. He wants to take literal
journeys into cloudland. The balloon for such a trip
would not satisfy him ; the air would be his master
if he rose " like a bubble ;" while he wants to be
monarch of the air. What he needs is muscle. The
wings are easy enough to make, but Mr. Tupper
cannot work them. lie does not think, however, that
machinery for working them is an impossible con-
trivance, and he sends to a contemporary a suggestion
to be worked out by some clever mechanist. We
know (he says) that a little wheel, shrewdly cogged,
will work a bigger one, and this a bigger still, and so
on, until a child's finger, by multiplication of power,
may work a mill. Why not, ho asks, apply Viis
principle to the force of a waving arm, which, by
help of wheels and springs contained in a breast-
plate, might work the flappers almost automaton
fashion, and at slight effort to the man might ket.p
him energetically Eying ? \lr. upper is not an
engineer, or he would know that increased power
can only be obtained by diminished speed. His
wings would be very slow.
London, England, 1869-08-09

LANDLORD TYRR ANY.

A correspondent of the Star, alluding to the con-
troversy respecting the charge; of intimidation made
by Mr. Richard against Welsh landlords, points out
that the Welsh intimidator is no rare avis, but a
specimen of his class very common in England.
The English tenant farmer is simply a tenant at will,
and is compelled b vote according to the expressed
or implied wish of his landlord. Neither Whig
nor Tory forms an exception to the rule. The writer
says :

In discussing the question a short time since with the
late Chancellor of the Exchequer (of whom it is but
justice to say as a landlord he- is much esteemed by his
tenants), when travelling with him from town, I pointed
his attention to the fact, and reminded him of the differ-
ence between the Scotch and English landlords in respect
to their tenantry, where in the former case the granting
of leases is the rule, in the latter case it is the exception.
ITe did not dispute the fact ; but, in reply, stated that he
had never been asked for a lease by either of his tenants.
'll reason why I must leave your readers to draw their
own inference.

FORTIFICAT:ONS.

Of all the vexatious at!eudant upon that dismal
fortification scheme the most grievous is the con-
tinual growth of the Estim rtes. The calmiation for
the SpithPad defences h.ls aavancel from the origin d
£1,100,000 to £1,440,332 ; the Hurst Castle estimatefrom £lOB,OOO to £260,271; the Isle of Wight coast
defences from £130,000 to £203,043 ; Portsdown
Hill works and Fort Fareham from £770,000 to
£921,2.0; and Hilsea Lines from £120,000 to
£209,254. It is impossible to tell when these Ports-
mouth works will be completed, or even whether these
enormous augmentations of cost are a final estimate.
The officials assure the miserable taxpayer that the
4aereamitisaditable o_the zeal of th9se Jo whom it
London, England, 1869-08-09

MARRIAGE LAW OF THE UNITED KINGDOM.

The gist of Sir Roundell Palmer's complaint
touching the marriage laws of England, coS' land,
and Ireland may be briefly summed up. The forms
of solemnising matrimony in the three divisions of
the realm are very numerous, very conflicting, and
vary from the extreme of complexity to the
more baneful, because more dangerous, extreme
of simplicity. Iu England there arc various
modes of getting married, from the church
formality to the simple ceremonial before the
registrar. In Scotland the rites differ very niuch,
and people there can be united for life by a simple
promise, however secret, provided it be in writing,
followed by cohabitation. In Ireland the ceremonial
is in some respects different from that practised in
either Scotland or England, and the number of diffe-
rent rites for different bodies is not fewer than five. It
frequently happens that a marriage contracted in
one part of the realm is pronounced invalid in
another part. To remedy these anomalies the very
able Marriage Commission which recently made its
report recommended a uniform system for all the
provinces of the kingdom and for all denominations,
on the general principle that the rite should be sim-
ple, but not so simple as to leave the door open to
fraud, as in Scotland, and that due publicity should
be secured. For this purpose it is propcsed that
the basis of marriage throughout the kingdom should
be a simple declaration, duly authenticated before a
civil officer. But no denominational forms will
be interfered with, and therefore every reli-
gious minister will be declared a civil officer,
and will be enabled to solemnize marriages of ter
his own rite, provided that the regulations in the
matter of witnesses, &c., be complied with. Thus
people may be united by the simplest formality, or
by the most complex religious observances. Sir
Roundell Palmer, on Friday, urged the Government
to bring in a law to amend this state of things, but
Mr. Bruce was unable to promise anything for next
session.
London, England, 1869-08-09

MUTUAL ASSURANCE without MUTUAL LIABILITY.
NON-FORFFITURE POLICIES by a LIMITED NUMBER
of PAYMENTS. PROFITS may be APPLIED so as to make
POLICIES PAYABLE in LIFETIME.
BRUISH EQUITABLE ASSURANCE
COMPANY.
4, Queen-street-place, Southwark Bridge, E.O
NEW POLICIES ISSUED.
New Policies
In Weeks. issued.
IQ6B 3 .„ 86 —L14,250
1869 3 108 154,481

Excess • • •• 22 £4,231
In 52 weeks ending April 7th, 1859 ... 3,105 —X539,442

CLERICAL, MEDICAL, AND GENERAL
LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY.
ANNUAL INCOME, steadily increasing, £220,000
ASSURANCE FUND, safely invested, £1,598,000
SPECIAL NOTICE.
All Persons who effect Policies on the Participating Scale
refore June 30th, 1869, will be entitled at the NEXT BONUS
to one year's additional Share of Profits over later
Entrants.
Tables of Rates and Forms of Proposal can bo obtained
of

GEORGE CUTCLIFFE, Actuary and Secretary.
13, St. James's-square, London, S.W.

ABOLITION OF THE DUTY ON FIRE
INSURANCES.

THE Directors of the ROYAL INSURANCE
1 COMPANY, in anticipation of the above, beg to intimate
that on all now Insurances 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.
HEAD OFFICES:
Royal Insurance Buildings, Liverpool,
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. McLAREN, Manager.
JOHN B. JOHNSTON, Secretary in London.
London, England, 1869-08-09

LONDON and COUNTY BANKING
COMPANY.

Notice is hereby given,—that -a DIVIDEND on the
CAPITAL of the Company, at the rate of Six per Cent.
for the half-year ending 30th June, 1869, with a BONUS
of Two and a Half rer Cent., will•be PAID to the Pro-
prietors, either at the Head Office, 21, Lombard-street, or
at any of the Company's Branch Banks, on and after
MONDAY, the 16th inst.
By order of the Board,
W. McKE WAN, General Manager.
21, Lombard-street, Aug. 6, 1860.
London, England, 1869-08-09

THE CARLISTS IN SPAIN.

The agents of Don Carlos, as well as their press organs,
emphati .ally deny the reports that the Carlist movement
is crushed, and state that, by the latest advices from
Valdepenas, Manzanares, and Ciudad Beal, there were
in those places 1,500 infantry and 400 cavalry, while the
movement still continues in the Castiles. According to
these accounts, which, of course, cannot be regarded as
impartial, the Spanish Artillery force is almost made up
of Carlists, so that it is comparatively useless to the
authorities in the repression of the movement.
Other accounts report that the Carlist movement in La
Mancha has gained in importance, and the sevezity shewn
by the authorities towards the Carlist prisoners gives rise
to the belief that they are really apprehensive. A
letter from Madrid declares, however, that the
Carlist campaign was ended before it had begun,
and that the faction of La Mancha cannot withstand the
forces that pursue it so. The Madrid Gazette announces
that the bands are broken up, and the men are dispersing
in all directions. Some of the chisfs, Orepitu among them,
have concealed themselves, after proclaiming the dissolu-
tion of thelibancTs. The detachment at Leon is dissolved
by the order of Juan Jose Fernandez, whom his soldiers
wished to kill. Of this party only two small bands
remain, which are pursued by the troops.

EGYPT AND TURKEY.
The Spectator thinks it fortunate that the Sultan and
the Khedive of Egypt are always in want of money ;
otherwise they might now be at war. Ismail has
been made a Khedive, his semi•tbrone has been secured to
his eldest son instead of to his brother, and ho is now
intriguing for independence. Should a war take place the
combatants would be pretty evenly matched, for Greece
and Servia wnuld probably fight against Turkey, and tin
Khedive has some money, whereas the Sultan has none.
But it is thought that the Western Powers will interfere,
make the Khedive yield, and the Sultan express himself
satisfied.
London, England, 1869-08-09

NEATII AND BRECON RAILWAY COM-
PANY (AMALGAMATION AND AMEND-
MENT) ACT, 1869.
NOTICE TS HEREBY GIVEN, That an EXTRA-
ORDINARY GENERAL MEETING of the Share-
holders of the Neath and Brecon Railway Company will bo
held at their Offices, 1, Westminster Chambers, Victoria-
street, Westminster, on FRIDAY, the 13th day of August
next, at 10.30 a.m., for the following purpose, viz. :
Tolidopt and put in force the several powers conferred
by the "Neath and Brecon Railway (Amalgamation and
Arrangement) Act, 1869." _

D. HOWELL MORGAN, Secretary.
1, Westminster Chambers, Westminster,
Victoria-street, S.W., July 29, 1869.

,GREAT EASTERN RAILWAY COMPANY.
FOURTEENTH HALF-YEARLy GENERAL
MEETING.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, That the FOUR-
TEENTH HALF-YEARLY GENERAL MEETING of
the POPRIETORS of this COMPANY will be hold at
the CITY TERMINUS HOTEL, Cannon-street, in the
City a London, on TUESDAY, the 10th day of August,
1869, at One o'Clock in the afternoon precisely, for the
purpose of receiving the Directors' Report, and for the
transaction of other business.

And Notice is Hereby further Given, that one of the
Directors of the Company, viz., Sir Edward William
Watkin retires by rotation at this Meeting, and, being
eligible' offers himself for ro-election.
And Notice is Hereby Further Given, That any Pro-
prietor eligible for the Direction, intending to become a
candidate for election at this meeting, must give to the
Secretary notice in writing, under his hand, for a
period of not less than fourteen clear days previous to the
day fixed for the meeting, of his intention to offer himself as
such candidate.

And Notice is Hereby further Given, that Charles
Morgan, Esq., one of the Auditors of the Company, retires
by rotation at this Meeting, and being eligible offers him-
self for re-election, and that any person eligible for elec
tion by the Company as an Auditor, and intending to offer
himself as a candidate for such office, must give to the
Secretary notice in writing, under his hand, for a period
of not less than fourteen clear days previous to the day
fixed for the meeting of his intention to offer himself a&
such candidate.-

SALISBURY, Chairman.
J. B. OWEN, Secretary.
Bishopsgate Terminus, London, July 22d, 1869.

GUARDIAN FIRE
Est ablist

AND LIFE OFFICE
led 1821.

Subscribed Capital..
11, Lonthar,l-strE
DIREC
CHAIRMAN—WiII
DEPETY-CHAIRMAN - F
Henry Hulse Berens, Esq
Hy. Bonham.' arter, Esq
Charles Wm Curtis, Esq
Charles F. Devas,
Francis [fart Dyke, Esq
Sir W. R. Farquhar, Bart
James Goodson, Esq
Archibald Hamilton. Esq
Thomson Hankey Esq
SECRETARY—Thomas Tallemacb, Esq.
ACTUARY—SamI. Brown, Esq.
The full benefit of the Abolition of the Government Duty will
be afforded to Insurers.
2rcepectue and Forms of Proposal free on application to the
Yuctrarte Agent!, or t 9 the seorotaa7.

Two Millions.
?et, London, E.O.
3TOPS.
Liam Steven, Esq.
rederiek 11. Janson, E-q.
Richard M. Ilarvey, Esq
J. G. n übbard, Esq
G. J Shaw Lefevro, Esq, M.P
Martin, Esq
Rowland Mitcheil, Esq
Jl.nies Morris, Esq
A braham J. Hoberts, Esq
Henry Vigils, Esq
London, England, 1869-08-09

MISC.

NEWS.

THE HEALTH OF THE PREMIER.

There are again most unfavourable accounts of the
health of Mr. Gladstone. The London correspon-
dent of the Manchester Guardian says he is "very
unwell. His anxiety regarding the Bishops' Super-
annuation Bill induced him to attend in his place in
the House of Commons on Friday; and once there
he remained till nearly eight o'clock, in order that
he might state the views of the Government
on the Rupert's Land Guarantee, the policy of
which was questioned by certain members on
his own side. But the effort was too much for his
unrecrnited strength, and he quitted the House im-
mediately after speaking on the latter question to
return home. It is certain that nothing but con-
tinuous rest, both physical and mental, will effectually
restore him to health ; and his friends are solicitous
that he should allow the remaining business of the
session to be wound up by his colleagues, as it may
very well be done without personal interposition any
further."
London, England, 1869-08-09

THE ROYAL HOSPITAL for DISEASES of
1 the MAST, City-road.—The wards for in-patients
are constantly full, those for ont-patients crowded daily.
FUNDS greatly needed.

CHARLES L. KEMP, Secretary.

rIFE BOAT SERVICES.—During the Storms
of the past eighteen months the National Lifeboat
Institution contributed to the saving of 1,270 lives fro&
various shipwrecks and 82 vessels from destruction. The
Institution also expended £27,641 in the same period on
its Lifeboat Establishments, in addition to granting
43,793 for rewards.
The Institution has now 207 Lifeboat Stations under
its management.

Contributions will be thankfully received by the London
and country bankers, and by the Secretary, Richard Lewis.
Esq., at the Institution, 14, John-street Adelphi, London.
London, England, 1869-08-09

THE APPOINTMENT OF ItEVISIN3

Colonel French has given notice Li it to-night
he will ask Mr. Bruce whither there is any founda-
tion for the statement which has appeared in several
papers as to the appointment of revising barristers
by the Lord Chief Baron. The Morning Star was
the first journal to publish this alleged act of
nepotism, whereby able b.lrristers, after filling the
post for several months without complaint, had been
put aside, sons and relatives of judges being declared
to have the preference for these offices,
London, England, 1869-08-09

ANNEXATION PEELING IN CANADA.

The New York papers continue to discover a good deal
of feeling in Canada in favour of annexation to the United
States. The French Canadians, they say, are unanimously
on the side of joining their fortunes to the RepubliC. The
Tribune admits, however, that in the country places feel-
ing is only just coming ripe for independence, and will
not contemplate a step beyond that till it is proved that
nationality outside the Union is a failure and an impossi-
bility this side of the continent. "Nationality is the most
acceptable to the feelings of the people, while the thinkin3
portion of the community, or a large number, seem to con-
sider annexation the inevitable result."

TUE MORMONS.

The New York Times fancies that Brigham Young
will not he long before be offers or accepts a compromise on
the subject of polygamy. Some of his recent discourses
seem to throw out hints that plurality of wives is not,
after all, the most sacred doctrine of Mormonism, and
that it might be given up for a substantial consideration.

"We have no manner of doubt that, were it clear in
Brigham's mind that Utah might come into the Union,
with himself as Governor, on condition of the overthrow
of polygamy,
that he would Elul meaut# to accept the
terms."
London, England, 1869-08-09

ATLANTIC CABLE-RATES.

The good effects of competition in reducing the
high rates for messages by Atlantic Cable are already
apparent. The announcement that the French Cable
will open on the 15th has led to a further reduction
in the terms of the English companies. At a meet-
ing of the joint committee of the Anglo-American
and Atlantic Telegraph Companies, held on Friday,
it was agreed, with the consent of the Newfoundland
Company, to reduce the tariff by their cables to
£1 10s. for a message of ten words or less, and three
shillings a word for every word beyond, between any
station in the United Kingdom or Ireland and New
York. Press telegrams will go at half these rates.
London, England, 1869-08-09

VICTORIA.

MELBOURNE, July 18.
The Victoria Parliament is engaged in discussing
a Land Bill.

The revenue return for the quarter ending the
30th of June shows an increase in the receipts of
£llB,OOO as compared with the corresponding
quarter last year.

Business is dull, and stocks are large. Discount

unaltered.

NEW SOUTH WALES.

SYDNEY, July 15.

Parliament will meet in September.
The business of preserving meat for exportation

_
to Europe is increasing.
A number of diamonds, four gold nuggets, and
rich quartz reefs have been found recently.

Intelligence from New Zealand announces that
a new Ministry has been formed. It has declared
its policy with regard to rebels to be of a defen-
sive character.
Two hundred rebels had surrendered.

BRISBANE, July 13.

The Queensland Parliament is sitting, and a
proposal has been brought forward for paying the
members.

In Tasmania rich quartz discoveries have been
made.
London, England, 1869-08-09

NATIONAL ANTIQUITY MUSEUM..

The Irish archaeologists are most anxious that
Ireland should have a Museum of National
Antiquities. The Historical and Archaeological
Association has addressed Mr. Layard on the sub-
ject. What Mr. Layard has particularly to do with
Irish antiquities is not very clear, except that he is
about the most likely member of the Government to
consider any such proposal as this. Mr. Layard,
however, replies courteously to the memorial, regret-
ting his want of power, but thoroughly approving
the suggestion made to him. " I am entirely
of opinion (he writes) that historical remains
of interest and importance should be care-
fully preserved. They form a part of the nation's
history, and should be national property. If at any
time hereafter it should be in my power to take any
steps towards their preservation in Ireland, I will do
my best to have them placed under proper care, and
I should be most happy to avail myself of assistance
and advice."
London, England, 1869-06-07

THE "SINGER" SEWING
THE "NEW FAMILY"
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STITCH.
Work by Hand and Treadle, and in a Portable Case
for Travelling.

MACIIINES.

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ARE WORLD-RENOWNED AS THE BEST SYSTEM
AND THE MOST COMPLETE, WITH NEW IMPROVEMENTS
FOR EVERY CLASS OF SEWING.
The pecniiiir simplicity of these Machines enables any one to
acquire their perfect use in a few hours.
Illestra'ed Price Lists poet fr6e.

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Chief Office in the Unitt d Kingdom:
147, CHE AFSIDE.
Branch Depots or Local Agents in every Town.
London, England, 1869-06-07

THE INVIGORATIVE
nutritiveE c NRVIN
ever
ESSENCE.—The most powerful lintroduced; 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. Vida 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, 1869-06-07

THEATRE-ROYAL, _HOLBORN.
Sole Lessee and Manager. BARRY SULLIVAN.
Legitimate Success!—Sixth Week of "MONEY.
THIS EVENING, at 7.30, THE MISTRESS OF' THE MILL.
At S o'clock, Lord Lytton's Great Play (in five acts) of
MONEY.
Tar Sulilvan, J. C. Cowper, George Honey. W. IT. Stephens.
Charles Coglan, Lin Jayne, A. Bernard, W. Arthur awl E
Dyas; Mrs. Hermann Vezin, Miss Louisa Thome, and Mrs
Charles Horsman

OYAL STRAND THEATRE.
J)k, Solo Lessee and Manageress, Mrs Swanborongh.
THIS EVENING, at 7.30, FOX v. GOOSE. Messrs. Make
and Belford; Mesdames Button and Hughes.
After which. JOAN OF ARC: Messrs Thorne. James, Fen
ton, Turner, Chamberlaine; Mesdames Button, L. Maitland, Sc.
To conclude with HUE AND DYE
London, England, 1869-06-07

President-Ling Grace the Duke of Bra:minim, S.G.

This Hospital, founded in the year 1828, the' first to
establish the principle of free admission to the sick poor,
without the delay and difficulty of Governors' orders, ie
wholly dependent for support on voluntary contribution,
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 3,000 and 4,000 weekly.
The Committee earnestly solicit the assistance of the
benevolent, as the premises of this hospital are capable of
containing several hundred more beds had the Committee
the requisite funds to maintain them.
Contributions are received by their bankers, Blessrs.
Brown, Hansom, and Co., Abohttrch-lane ; also by Messrs.
Coutts and Co.; Drummond and Co. ; Glyn and Co. ;
Harries and Co. ; Ransom and Co. ; Prescott, Grote, and
CO. ; Smith, Payua, and Co. ; Barclay and Co. ; Williams,
Deacon, and Co.; Nisbet and 00.030=ms-street i end at
the goepitel from 10 till 5.

Tile alarming news from Cuba published in our Cable
telegrams is confirmed by similar intelligence received by
the Spanish Government at Madrid. The announcement that
General Duke had resigned because of the hostility of the
volunteers caused great excitement, but liarshal Serrano
asked the deputies to suspend their judgment until they
knew all. General Dulce's leniency to the rebels is sup.
posed to be the cause of his recall. It was at first
arranged that General Caballero de Rodas would start on
the 15th, but he is to go, says the Times correspondent, at
once ; 5,000 troops will follow.
London, England, 1869-06-07

(\NE HUNDRED & SEVENTY DESTITUTE
ORPH A N CHILDREN are being maintained in the
ROYAL ALBERT ORPH ASYLUM, at the moderate rate
of £25 per annum each. Funds greatly needed.
OHARLES A. WALKER, Secretary.
Once, 54, Cheapaide, London, E.O
London, England, 1869-06-07

lEBIG COMPANY'S EXTRACT OF MEAT
111-4 —Paris Exhibition, 1867. Tiro Gold Medals.-ITavre Ex-
hibition, 1868, The Gold Medal.—Only sort warranted perfect
and genuine by Baron Liebig, the Inventor.—" A success ands
boon."—Medical Press and Circular. One Pint of delicious beef
tea for 2F1., which costs ls. if made from fresh meat. Cheapest
and finest flavoured " stock" for soups, &c.

CAUTlON.—Require BARON LTEBta's signature upon every
jar. Sold by all Italian-warehousemen, grocers, chemists, and
ship's store dealers.
•
London, England, 1869-06-07

BANK. Off BRITISH NORTH AMERICA.
- incorporated by Royal Charter. _

• The Court of .Directors Hereby Give Notice. That a HALF-
YEARLY DIVIDEND, at the rate of Six per Ceut. per annum.
on the Capital of the Bank, will be Paid on the sth day of JULY
next to the Proprietors of Shares registered in this Country: and
that a forth. r snm cf lOs. per Share, taken from tho profits of
the year 18;8, will bo raid to the Proprietors at the same time,
both payments being free of Income-tax.
,No Transfers can 11e made between 20th instant and the r.th
proximo:as the Baehr- must bo Closel eltiring that period.
By order of the Ccort. . . . -
P. W. -I.2.ADFORD, pro Secretary.
7..':..h0-.sga.te-stroet within,
London, C., June 1,130
London, England, 1869-06-07

THEATRE-ROYAL, HOLBORN.

Tni EVENING, THE MISTRESS OF THE MILL. After
ivhieh MONEY: Mr. Barry Sullivan, Mrs. Hermann Vezin, Mr.
G. Honey, Mrs. C. Horsman, &e.

ROYALTY THEATRE.
Under the Management of Miss M Oliver.
Tins EvENtso. at 7.20. IN FOR A HOLIDAY. Followed by
A ROVING COMMISSION. And THE IVITLITARY BILLY
TAYLOR. To conclude with CLAUDE DUVAL: Mr. Day
Mr. Dewar, Mr. Danvers, Miss M. Oliver, Miss H. Bishop.

PRINCE OF WALES'S ROYAL THEATRE.
Under the Management of Miss Marie Wilton
Tuts EvEs !NG, SCHOOL: Messrs. Hare, 11. J. Montagne,
Addison, Glover. and Baneroft: Mrs. Buckingham White. Miss
C. Addison, and Miss Marie Wilton. After which, A WINNING
HAZARD. And A LAME EXCUSE

ST. GEORGE'S THEATRE, REGENT STREET.
THIS EvENtNo, at 8. THE ROYAL ORIGINAL CHRISTY'S
MINSTRELS' Ethiopian Entertainment. ImmenSe Success of
I3ARBE ItLUE. The Only Leon

CI3RISTY MINSTRELS, St. James's Hall, Every Night, at 8
Wednesdays and Saturdays, at 3 and S all the year round.

ROYAL ALHAMBRA PALACE. THREE BALLET 3
Promenade Concert. Band of 60. Begin at S. le. Box-dile(
open from 11 to 4.

ZOOLOGICAL GARDENS, Regent's-peak, OPEN daily (ex-
cept Sundays). Admission, is.; on Mondays, Gd. Children
under twelve, Gd.
London, England, 1869-06-07

ABOLITION OP THE DUTY ON FIRE
INSURANCES.

THE Directors of the ROYAL INSURANCE
OMPANY, in antic:pa,tion of till above, beg to intimate
that on all new I. suranees 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.

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

Important Announcement.
Increased Share of Life Profltu.

ALL NEW INSURANCES, with Participation, EFFECTED
AFTER IST JANUARY, 1865, will become entitled to an INcREAsEn
SITA'RE OF TIM PRoms in accordance with the Resolution
passed at the Annual Meeting of Shareholders.
JOHN H. MoLAREN, Manager.
JOHN B. JOHNSTON, Secretary in London.
London, England, 1869-06-07

"fp ATING'S COUGH. LOZENGES
relieves the difficulty of breathing in ASTHMA.

SE A TIN G'S COUGH LOZENGES.-
r.._ Important remedy in cases of INCIPIENT CONSUMP-
j'ION.—SoId in Boxes, ls. 131; and Tins, 2s. 9d., 48. 61;and
lis each.

I(EATING, Chemist, 19, St. Paill's Churchyard,
London, E.C.' Sold retail by all Druggists, &C„ --•

UTUAL LO.XN FUND ASSOCIATI ON
(Incorporatpd hy Act of PArliament. 1859).
14, IttSSELL-STREET, COVENT-GARDEN, LONDON.

• And RS, OTTEE N'S-110A 1), BRTGTTTnx
ADVANCES ITONRY upon personal security. Bills of Sale, Free
hold or -Leaseholil Property, for one, two, or three years, rennv-
%Mc weekly, monthly, or quarterly. Bills promptly discounteil.
Foams free on receipt of stamped envelope.
EDWARD HARPER, Secretary.

OYAL MUS IC HAL L, HOLBORN.
Proprietor. Mr. J. S. Sweasev.
CONTTvITED St'CCESS OV THE NEW COMPANY.
Mr TT NTIRY IIjeTCATIDS. the Univermt Comique
Mr FRED. COY NE. the Sterling, Comique
Mr LIsE A RF. the Musical AlouniB
:Mr GEORG LEYROTT it NE, the Lion Comique
Miss A , NTE ADAMS. the Queen of Serie-Cornice
Miss EMMA' ALFORD, the pleasing Serio,Comie.
Mi 8 KATE I3ELT, N, the new fuseinating'Serio-Comie, and
MACLAGAN, THE GREATEST COMIC SINGER IN THE

WORLD, EVERY EVENING.
Full Rand of 20 Performers.
Mr. P. Corri, Musical Director.
KW Special Notice.--Come early to ensure Good seats,

11/1 ADAME TUSSAUD'S . EXHIBITION.
Bake--street.—A Portrait , Model of WILLIAM SiTEWARD
(of No•wich) has been added to the Chamber of Horrors. Ad
mission, Is. ; Chamber of 'Horrors, ed. extra. Open from 11 in
the morning until 10 at night.
London, England, 1869-06-07

GLOBE THEATRE-ROYAL.

Tins EVENIN4, at 7, N A.VAL ENGAGEMENTS. At P. 30,
the new burlesque 'I" 11 N. CORSICAN BOT ERS. And BREACH
OF I'ROM ISE. Messrs. Marshall, David Fisher, Andrews, Tin-
dale, Hurlstone, J. Clarke; Mesdames Lydia Foote, Hughes,
13erend, C. Thorne.
London, England, 1869-06-07

s and

Making a total income of £237,980 19 8
The claims were 335, amounting to the sum of £127,886
12s.

Tho 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 that 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.
-T be directors also draw attention to the successful esta-
blishment during the past year of the Britannia Firo
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 MESSENT, Actuary and Secretary.
London, March 18, 1869.
London, England, 1869-06-07

FRANCE.

BOURSE, June s.—Three o'clock—The market
closed as follows :

41 per Cent.
End of month... Ital4an Fives 57 35
3 per Cent
End of month 7l 221 Mexican Loan ...
Credit Mobilior
End of month... 255 Spanish Threes
Credit Foncier _1617 50 Homo Debt —
End of month... Deferred —
RAILWAYS. Cash
..... 9221
i

Orleans

Northern .f, ...... 10921
Lyons and Mediterranean ............... 045 :
Southern
Western
Eastern • • ........................ ---
Sardinian
Austrian 765
Lombard 495
North of Spain SG
Saragossa ............ 75
Roman 65

Now that the Duke of Hamilton and the Duke of New..
castle have relinquished racing, thei:e is not an owner of
horses of the rank of Duke on the English Turf with the
exception of tha Duke of Beaufort, and that nobleman has
only Scottith Queen in training.
London, England, 1869-06-07

GREAT NORTHERN HOSPITAL,
Caledonian-road, Islington, N.
Supported by Voluntary Contributions.
This Hospital has relieved 481,951 patients since it was
establisbeJ at King's-cross in 1856. Patients are admitted
free. _ _ _ _

Bankers--Messrs. Barnet, Lloyds, and Co., 60, Lombard-
street, Messrs. Ransons and Bonvene, 1, Pall.rnall.— Hon.
Sec., Smith. Esa. GEO. REID, SOC.
London, England, 1869-06-07

INDIA AND AFFGHANISTAN.

The doings of Shere Ali, the Ameer of Affghanistan,
continue to be of the peace and goodwill type. He has
celebrated his visit to Umballa by getting married. Just
before he departed from Peshawur Shere Ali sent a tele-
gram to her Majesty, expressive of his thanks for the
gratifying manner in which he had been received in India
by her Majesty's Indian Government and officers of every
grade. Her Maj es ty's re ply was very prompt, and reached the
Ameer in the Khyber Pass before he had got beyond
Jumrood. The Queen expressed her satisfaction that his
Highness's reception by the Indian Government had been
satisfactory to him, and hoped that lasting amity would
be established between the two countries.
London, England, 1869-06-07

CANADA AND 711 E UNITED ST4 TES.

• • (Fivin the Anglo:American
We find in the Diplomatic Review. an extract
from the Nova Scotian, which shows that paper to
have r&sunderstood us on an impOttant subject,
the absorption of Canada into the Union
The Anglo-American Times, stepping in a footpath,
prepared by many writers, before him, and encouraged by
not.a few statesmen and legislator', andamong them an in-
fluential ;nember of the pressnt British Cabinet, has-lately
(March 13) endorsed an opinion with regard tq the ad-
justment of ' an unsettled question,' which the Now York
Tribune bad offered for English, American, and Canadian
consideration. The substance of that opinion is;that the
' voluntary cession of the British rule in North 'America
(with the consent of the colonits) where it has ceased to
be adVantageous to England, or beneficial to its tnaturel
colonies, would be an imperial gift, which England might
with dignity tender, and America gracefully accept, in full
satisfaztion of the English indebtedness."— Nom Scotian,
April 96, 1569." _ _

Oar Arnericancantemporary would not haVe fallen
into the error of supposing that we had endorsed the
opinion of the New fork Tribung had it derived its
information direct from the Anglo-American Times.
Qn the contrary, we separated the settlement of all
d:sputes between the Republic and the Monarchy
from the action of the latter on the Canadian
matter, as in no way connected. Nor that only ;
for we condemned the Tribune's manner of in-
termingling them as a blunder calculated to defeat
a desirable object ; and the Tribune has by
this time received ample evidence that our view
London, England, 1869-06-07

BRITISH HOME for INCURABLES, Clap-
ham-rise. instituted in 1861.
Patroness—H.R.H. the Princess of WALES.
This Institution provides a home for life, with good
nursing and skilled medical attendance, for perscns over
20 years of ago and above the pauper class, who are hope-
lessly afflicted with incurable disease.
Pensions of £2O per annum are also granted
The Home was opened in September 1863 ; 71 in-
patients and 106 annuitants have boon elected. 'Elections
in May and November. Forms of application may be ob-
tained from the Secretary.
ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTIONS and DONATIONS are
earnestly solicited.
Bankers—Messrs. Barclay, Bevan, and Co., 54, Lombard-
street, E.C. ; Messrs. Drummond, Charing-cross, S.W.
EDWD. WEA VER, Sec.
Offices, 73, Cheapside, E.C.
London, England, 1869-06-07

MIL MOTLEY'S INSTIWCTIONS.

According to the Philadelphia Public Ledger, the only
trustworthy information respecting the instructions to
Mr. Motley is that theyare more of a general than a specific
character, and do not contemplate any speedy action on
his part with regard to the Alabama claims. " In view of
the present sentiment in England upon the subject, if for
no other reason, Mr. Motley will inform her Majesty's
Government of the desire of our own to adjust all pending
questions on a basis that will strengthen the friendly re-
lations between the two countries."

THE REGENCY PROJECT IN SPAIN.

The project of a law relative to the appointment of a
req.ent in place of a king, provides that all the functions
of royalty shall be conferred upon the Regency, except
the right of dissolving the National Assembly, which
reserves the right of pronouncing its own dissolution.
London, England, 1869-06-07

'THE "SUN" WSPAPER.-G. R. GLEN TE,
Sporting Library, 4. ConnauTht-terrace, Figeware-read,
delivers the LATE EDITION of "THE SITS " at the earliest
possible moment after leaving the press. lie is able to deliver
Copies in Town, the Snburbb, and in many parts of the country
at a comparatively early hour the same evening, say 40 miles by
9.45 o7cloel: . . .

o,lers by post punctually attended Lo
London, England, 1869-06-07

TI J BISHOPS.

. Another -colonial bishop has lett his sheep in the
wilderness, -while 'taking his pastime in- England-:
the Bishop of Nassau, in the Bahamas. Dr.
YenableS was -consecrated in 1803, and is only 41
years old, so that he cn hardly yet be invalided. The
Bishop
.of Honolulu has been heard. of in South
America. The Bishop of Mauritius leaves'England
on the 10th. .

Earl Nelson sends some statistics to the Times With
regard to• the colonial bishops now pernianently
resident in England. - Excluding Bishop Selwyn,
whom Mr. Gladstone. specially excepted from his
remarks, - there are twelve retired colonial bishops
now in the country. Of these, two are receiving
part of their stipend, one of them having served as a
missionary and a bishop thirty-seven years ; and the
other was bishop in an unhealthy island of the
West Indies twenty-six years. • There are two
Indian biShops who have served the full
limo, entitling them to a - pension, and
have retired, as men in the civil service
do. Dr. Smith, of Hongkong, has retired alSo on a
pension, after eighteen years' service. There are
three bishops who hold preferment in this country,
but no pension—Bishop Mien, who served twenty-
two ears in Tasmania and and is in a state of
• li.sb2P