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London, England, 1869-02-25

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

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

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 persons over
20 years of age and above tho 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 been 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.
ED WD. WEAYERI Sec.
Offices, 73, Cheapside, E.G.

THE RESCUE SOCIETY'S HOMES
are as follows :
For Fallon Women.
28, Church-row, Hemp- 150, Now Kent-road.
stead. 48, Church-street, Stoke
13, Camdon-street, Camden- Newington.
town. Maize-hill Cottage, Green-
-205, Groat Portland. street. wich.
For Young Girls in Danger.
27, Church-row, Hampstead.
9, llenstridgo-villas, St. John s-wood.
St. Mary's Lodge, Buckhurst-bill.
Country Home—St. James's-street, Dover.
Temporary Home-85, Queen-street, Cheapsido.
In addition to the above-named homes, the Committee
have under their charge three homes for servants of good
character, in which aro admitted about 1,000 friendless
servants annually.
The home at Great Portland-street is for young fallen
girls from 10 to 16. The committee are deeply anxious to
open another house for this pitiable class.
The Society admitted to its homes .last year 687 young
women and girls. It was compelled to refuse 524 appli-
cants, whose histories are recorded in the applicant's book.
The Society's Repert (of which a contributor writes, I
never read a report of any charitable institution which so
putirely commended itself to my mind and awoke my
sympathy") may be had on application.
The Society is under the presidency of the Earl of
Shaftesbury. Its bankters are Messrs. Barclay and Co.
The Committee very earnestly commend its work iSo the
benevolent. DANL. CODPER,:
RE Queen-street Cheanside.
London, England, 1869-02-25

rir
THE LONDON SURGICAL HOME for
DISEASES and ACCIDENTS of WOMEN, for
the Reception of Gentlewomen and Females of Respect-
ability upon a weekly payment. Under the management
of Mr. Baker Brown.
The private medical attendants of the patients are
in vited to visit them, and to meet in consultation before
treatment.
Full particulars can bo obtained on application to the
Lady-Superintendent, 18, Stanley-terracA, Notting-hill
W. ; or to Mr. Baker Brown, 13G, Harley-street, w.
London, England, 1869-02-25

QAMARIT N FREE lIOSPITAL for WONIEN
1..1 and CHILDREN, Lower Seymour-street, Portman-
Nuare. The only free Hospital for diseases of women.
2,746 patients were trf ated 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, Coutts,
Glyn, Ransom; and by the Secretary.
London, England, 1869-02-25

(11'B HUNDRED & SEVENTY DESTITUTE
ORPHAN CHILDREN are being maintained in the
ROYAL ALBERT ORPHA N ASYLUM, at the moderate rate
of ,C 2 5 per annum each. Funds greatly needel
CHARLES A. WALKER, Secretary.
Once, 54, Ches,pside, London, E.O
London, England, 1869-02-25

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CONTENTS.

Historical Sketches of the Reign of George 11. No. X.—The
Novelist.
Doubles and Quits: A Comedy of Errors.—Part V.
New Zealand and its Gold-Gelds.
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London, England, 1869-02-25

THE HOSPITAL for WOMEN, Soho-square.
—Bankers : Messrs. Barclay, Bevan, and Co.;
Messrs. Ransom, Bouvorie, and Co.—The Committee
APPEAL very earnestly for CONTRIBUTIONS. The
Hospital is now open on Mondays, Wednesdays, 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-streM, 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 are 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. C. B. REID, M.A.
London, England, 1869-02-25

QAMARITAN FREE HOSPITAL for WOMEN
and CHILDREN, Lower Seymour-street, Portman-
square. The only free Hospital for dis-asoa 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, Coutts,
Glyn, Ransom ; and by the Secretary.
London, England, 1869-02-25

THE SUN, LONDON, THURSDAY EVENING, FEDRUARY 25, 1869,

the
SCott, for .the last five- years; twat
Transfer of Land Commission will not have
its report ready before Easter, but will no
doubt recognise the system of pazlismentary
title and transfer embodied in the bills
introduced by Lord Cairns in 1859 ; and that Mr.
Thring, the draughtsman of the principal bag intro-
duced into Parliament by the Government, has been
appointed Parliamentary Counsel, at £2,500 a year,
and Mr. Jenkins has been appointed his permanent
assistant, at £1,200.
London, England, 1869-02-25

TILE WAR L',T PARAGUAY.

The victories of the Brazilians have not induced them
to furnish an impartial narrative of events in Paraguay.
At least, whilst all the sources of information are in
their hands, the details are as conflicting as ever. There
can be no doubt that the Allies have captured all the more
important places, and that Lopez, if not a fugitive, can
now present but an inconsiderable force to the enemy.
Some accounts, however, state that the Dictator still
possesses the means for keeping up a guerilla warfare. lie
has retired to the interior with all the inhabitants
and the foreign consulates and legations. When
Asuncion was taken not a soul was to be found in the
place.

Accounts from Rio Janeiro consider the utter defeat of
Lopez and the extinction of his army as a matter of
course. The Brazil papers occupy themselves chiefly with
elaborating charges of atrocities against the Paraguayan
leader. The Dictator's brother, and very many others,
including some ladies, had been executed, flogging, starva-
tion, and other tortures being previously practised. The
ue ext:teulug' aus wing Known under the Inquisition.
Lastly, Lopez is an arrant coward. As this last assertion
is utterly. false, there is much reason to believe that the
rest may be included in the same category. The Brazilians
have good reason for promulgating accounts of barbarities,
since they form the only pretext for an aggressive war.
But as Englishmen who have returned from Paraguay
contradict such accounts, we may justifiably hesitate to
accept them. Supposing, however, they are true, why
should the Standard and the Herald so rejoice over the
accuracy of their predictions?
London, England, 1869-02-25

THEATRE-ROYAL, HOLBORN.

This EVFNmu, AUNT CHARLOTTE'S MAID. Mr. E. Price,
Mesdames Larkin, Weathersby. After which, FETTERED:
Messrs. Cowper, N eville, Parselle, Drew, Brunton, W. Arthur,
Bartlernan. and George Honey; Mesdames Lydia Foote, Turner,
Marlbro, Hodson, and Fanny Josephs. To conclude with LU-
CRETLA BORGIA, M.D.: 31:ss Fanny Josephs, George Honey.
London, England, 1869-02-25

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London, England, 1869-02-25

BENEVOLENT SOCIETY oFf ST. PATRICK
Under the Patronage o
HER MAJESTY AND 11.R.H. TH F. PRINCE OF WALES.
The Committee have much pleasure in announcing that the
Earl of 04 )RIC has consented to preside at the 86th A NIVER-
SARY FESTIVAL of this society, which will be celebrated at
WlLLis'a Rooms, on St. Patrick's Day, the 17th of March next.
Lists of Vice-Presidents and Stewards will shortly be published.
The Committee earnestly solicit co-operation and support.
THOMAS SIPPAX KING, JUN., Secretary.
Stamford-street, S.E.
London, England, 1869-02-25

3 3 0 111 6

By all other persons not being
members
The subscription payable foi the law classes—
For all the
branches of For each
instruction. branch.

By every subscriber £s 5 0 £2 12 6
Members of the Society may attend the lectures without
subscribing.
To prevent interruption at the lectures, subscribers
cannot be admitted to the hall after the lecture has com-
menced.

E. W. Williamson, Secretary.
Law Society's Hall, Oct., 1868.
N.B. Gentlemen may subscribe for and attend the lec-
tures and classes, either separately or collectivelyit ; but as
the instruction given in the classes will have special re-
ference to preceding lectures, is recommended that those
who desire to attend the classes should also attend the
lectures.
London, England, 1869-02-25

ANGLO - AMERICAN TIMES,
AN INTERNATION &L NEWSPAPER,
Devoted to American Intelligence, ENLARGED to 24
PAGES. Reports of Conzreas, Personal, Financial, Mining,
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London, England, 1869-02-25

A.D. 1720.

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

OCTAVIUS IVIGRAIII, Esq Governor.
JAMES STEWART 111DGSON, Esq Sub-• Governor.
CHARLES JOHN MANNING, Esq Deputy-Governor.

DIRECTORS.

Robert Barclay, Esq. -
John Garratt Cattley, Esq.
Mark Currie Close, Esq.
Edward James Daniell, Esq.
William Davidson, Esq.
Lancelot William Dent, Esq.
Alexander Druce, Esq.
Fredk. Joseph Edlmann,
Charles Hermann Goschen,
Esq.
. . _

William Tetlow Ribbed,
Esq.
Wilmot Holland, Esq.
Egerton Hubbard, Esq.
Nevile Lubbock, Esq.
George Forbes Malcolmson,
Esq.
Lord Josceline Wni. Percy.
Charles Robinson, Esq.
Samuel Leo Schuster, Esq.
Eric Carrington Smith, Esq.
Joseph Somes, Esq.
William Wallace, Esq.
Charles Baring Young, Esq.
fuel Solly, Esq., F.R.S.

Riversdale Wm. Grenfell,
Esq.
Francis Alex. Hamilton, Esq.
Robert Amadeus Heath, Esq.
Medical Referee, Sam,

FIRE and LIFE ASSURANCES may be effected on
advantageous terms.

The Duty on Fire Assurances has been reduced to the
uniform rate of ls. 6d. per cent. per annum.
No charge is made by this Corporation for Fire Policy
or Stamp, however small the Assurance may be.
F.P 'MING STOCK.— No Extra Charge is made for the
use of Steam Thrashing Machines.
The Reversionary Bonus on British LIFE POLICIES
has averaged nearly 2 per cent. per annum on the sum
assured.
Equivalent reductions have been made in the Premiums
payable by persons who preferred that form of Bonus.
The Divisions of Profit take place every Five Years.
Any sum not exceeding £15,000 may be insured on one
Life.
This Corporation affords to the Assured
Liberal participation in Profits, with the guarantee
of a large invested Capital Stock, and exemption
under Royal Charter from the liabilities of part-
nership.
The advantages of modern practice,. with the secu-
rity of an Office whose resources have been tested
by the experience of nearly a CENTURY AND A
HALF. ROYAL EXCHANGE, LONDON.
ROBERT P. STEELE. Secretary.
London, England, 1869-02-25

THE - SON, LONDON, THritSDAY- EVENING, FEBReARY 25, 1869.

lefOr-Gericral Scat, for the fist 11*,*e gears Mat the
Transfer of L!-.ad Commission will not have
its report ready before Easter, but will no
doubt recognise the system of parliamentary
title and transfer embodied in the bills
introduced by Lord Cairns in 1859; and that Mr.
Thring, the draughtsman of the principal bills intro-
duced into Parliament by the Government, has been
appointed Parliamentary Counsel, at £2,500 a year,
and Mr. Jenkins has been appointed his permanent
assistant, at £1,200.
London, England, 1869-02-25

ITALY.

The partisans of the ex-King of Naples have renewed
the conflict on his behalf after the manner suggested by
Captain Bobadil. Several duels have taken place at
Naples between members of the Bourbon aristocracy and
Italian officers. One of the former was severely wounded
by a Chevalier Giordano for speaking slightly of the
Princess Marguerite. The Chevalier was soon after
informed by telegraph that the King had conferred upon
him the Order of the Crown of Italy.
GREECE.

Greece considers herself betrayed. According to the
Moscow Gazette, Greek animosity has for the time been
transferred from Turkey to Russia ; the irritation againsi
the Power which led the little State to involve itself is
extreme. One of the " most moderate" of the Greek
journals goes so far as to reproach Russia with
having treacherously signed the declaration after
having testified such goodwill to Greece, and shewn
herself "so zealous for the annexation of Crete." The
same journal adds that everyone in Greece is of opinion
that " Russia had stopped short in her mission." This is
not the only sign that the "ablest diplomacy in Europe"
has been grievously at fault this time.
London, England, 1869-02-25

GREECE.

Greece considers herself betrayed. According to the
Moscow Gazette, Greek animosity has for the time been
transferred from Turkey to Russia ; the irritation againsi
the Power which led the little State to involve itself is
extreme. One of the " most moderate" of the Greek
journals goes so far as to reproach Russia with
having treacherously signed the declaration after
having testified such good-will to Greece, and shewn
herself "so zealous for the annexation of Crete." The
same journal adds that everyone in Greece is of opinion
that " Russia had stopped short in her mission." This is
not the only sign that the "ablest diplomacy in Europe"
has been grievously at fault this time.
London, England, 1869-02-25

OBITIIAILY.

To-day's obituary contains the names of Mr. George
Robert Smith, a Liberal M.P. for High Wycombe
Srom 1838 to 1841; Mr. John Curling, who has been
during the last eight years an unsuccessful candidate
at Dartmouth, Tavistock, and Devizes ; Dr. Charles
Kinnear, Deputy-Inspector-General of Hospitals and
Fleets ; and the Rev. Robert Watkinson, senior member
of the University of Cambridge. The last-named
gentleman, who has died at the advanced age of 94
years, was formerly second master of the Charter-
house, and was for thirty-eight years vicar of Earls
Colne. He was one of the few surviving graduates
of the last century, having taken his B.A. degree in
1798, when he was fifteenth senior optime. The pre-
ferment vacant by his death is worth £072 a year,
and is in private patronage.
London, England, 1869-02-25

ONE HUNDRED & SEVENTY DESTITUTE
OUPIIA.N CHILDREN are being maintained in the
ROYAL ALBERT ORPHAN ASYLUM, at the moderate rate
of £25 per annum each. Funds greatly needed.
CHARLES A. WALKER, Secretary.
021ce, 54, Chespside, London,
London, England, 1869-02-25

GREAT NORTHERN HOSPITAL,
Caledonian-road, Islington, N.
Supported by Voluntary Contributions.
This Hospital has relieved 481,954 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. Ransom and Bonverie, 1, Pall-malL —Hon,
Sec.. Smith. Esa. GEO. lizm, Sec.
London, England, 1869-02-25

IN THE SPRING

pARR'S LIFE PILLS
ARE USED BY THOUSANDS.
They clear from the body all hurtful impurities, and there is no
medicine has such deserved repute for preserving regularity,
and, consequently, ensuring long life.

SAUCE.—LEN and PERRINS.--SAUCE.
THE "WORCESTERSHIRE,"
pronounced by Connoisseurs
"THE ONLY GOOD SAUCE."
Its use improves appetite and digestion.
UNRIVALLED FOR PIQUANCY AND FLAVOUR.
BEWARE OF IMITATIONS,
To avoid which, see the names,
LEA and PERRINS, on all bottles and labels,
ASK for " LEA and PERRINS"' SAUCE.
Agents—Crosse and Blackwell, London, and sold by all
Dealers in Sauces throughout the World.
London, England, 1869-02-25

INDIA OFFICE, 29th January, 1869._
By order of the Secretary of State for India in
Council.
Notice is hereby given, that packages, stated to contain
reserved articles from the estates of deceased Officers and
soldiers of the late East India Company's Service, and of
tier Majesty's Indian Military Forces, hare from time to
time been received from the Governments of the respec-
tive Presidencies in India.
Packages containing articles reserved from the follow-
ing estates remain unclaimed, viz.:—
9. Bell, H., Lieutenant, 2d Madras Native Infantry.
10. Buuthflower, W. H., Surgeon, Madras Medical
Department.
13. Buchan, C., Sub-Conductor, Madras Establishment.
22. Cheyne, A., Assistant Surgeon, Madras Medical
Department.
24. Cockburn, A. K., Lieutenant, 50th Madras Native
Infantry.
25. Carlon., W. A., Assistant Surgeon, Madras Medical
Department.
53. Floud. 8., Lieutenant, 82d Madras Native In-
fantry.
59. Grant, Lieutenant, sth Madras Light Cavalry.
60. Gunthorpe, W. M., Major, 6th Madras Native In-
fantry.
76. Jervis, S. W., Lieutenant, 86th Madras Native In-
fantry.
78. James, E., Assistant Surgeon, Madras Medical De-
partment.
94. Mathgay, J. W., Lieutenant, 38th Madras Native
Infantry.
98. Marriott, 13. W. P., Lieutenant, 18th Madras Na-
tive Infantry.
113. Neale, F., Cadet, Madras Establishment.
121. Perring, J. W. C., Lieutenant, 35th Madras Native
Infantry.
124. Pinchard, J., Lieutenant, Madras Horse Artillery.
12(is. Preston, Richard 8., Lieutenant, Madras Infantry.
1g.3. Robertson. A., Ensign, Ist Madras Native Infantry.
140. Stewart, M., Lieutenant, Madras Artillery.
145. Stoddart, J. A., Captain, sth Madras Native In-
fantry.
150 A. Stewart, G., Ensign, 3Gth Madras Native Infantry.
155. Watson, G. H., Lieutenant, 19th Madras Native
Infantry.
156. Ward, A., Captain, Ist Madras Fusiliers.
158. Wynter, W., Lieutenant, 52d Madras Native In-
fantry.
163. Weymouth, Captain, 42d Madras Native Infantry.
Applications for such packages should be made by next
of kin of the deceased, or by the legal representatives of
such next of kin, to the Military Secretary, at this Office.
In the event of any of the packages in question remain-
ing unclaimed for the further period of six months from
this date, they will be opened, the contents be disposed of
by sale, and the amount realized be credited to the estate
of the deceased.

T. T. PEARS, Major-General,
Military Secretary.
London, England, 1869-02-25

THE RESCUE SOCIETY'S HOMES
are as follows :
For Fallen Women.
28, Church-row, Hamp- 150, New Kent-road.
stead. 48 Church-street, Stoke
13, Camden-street, Camden- Newington.
town. Maize-hill Cottage, Green-
-205, Great Portland• street. wicb.
For Young Girls in Danger.
27, Church-row, Hampstead.
9, Hen strid ge-villas, St. Johns-wood.
St. Mary's Lodge, Buckhurst-hill.
Country Home—St. James's-street, Dover.
Temporary Home-85, Queen-street, Cheapside.
In addition to the above-named homes, tho Committee
have under their charge three homes for servants of good
character, in which are admitted about 1,000 friendless
servants annually.
The home at Great Poitland-street is for young fallen
girls from 10 to 16. The committee ate deeply anxious to
open another house for this pitiable class.
The Society admitted to its homes last year 687 young
women and girls. It was compelled to refuse 524 appli-
cants, whose histories are recorded in the applicant's book.
The Society's Report (of which a contributor writes, "I
never read a report of any charitable institution which so
entirely commended itself to my mind and awoke my
sympathy") may be had on application.
_ The Society is under the presidency of the Earl of
Shaftesbury. Its bankers are Messrs. Barclay and Co.
The Committee very earnestly commend Its work to the
benevolent. DANL. CONtilly: 800%21
& civisenitritos Qheapaidot -
London, England, 1869-02-25

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

HENRY B. INGRAM, Secretary.
London, England, 1869-02-25

HOMELESS BOYS OF LONDON.—FUNDS
are earnestly solicited for the purchase of food and
clothing for the
126 boys on board the Chichester Training Ship.
160 boys in the Refuge, 9, Groat Queen-street.
94 girls in the Refuges, 19, Broad-street, and Ealing;
370 children.
£l5 will keep a boy or girl for one year.
Contributions received by the London and Westminster Bank
214, High Holborn, and 41, Lothbury,
E.C. ; and by
WILLIAM WTLLIAMS, Secretary.
No. 8, Great Queen-street, Lincoln's-inn-fields.
London, England, 1869-02-25

THE WAR IN PARAGUAY.

The victories of the Brazilians have not induced them
to furnish an impartial narrative of events in Paraguay.
At least, whilst all the sources of information are in
their hands, the details are as conflicting as ever. There
can be no doubt that the Allies have captured all the more
important places, and that Lopez, if not a fugitive, can
now present but an inconsiderable force to the enemy.
Some accounts, however, state that the Dictator still
possesses the means for keeping up a guerilla warfare. He
has retired to the interior with all the inhabitants
and the foreign consulates and legations. When
Asuncion was taken not a soul was to be found in the

Accounts from Rio Janeiro consider the utter defeat of
Lopez and the extinction of his army as a matter of
course. The Brazil papers occupy themselves chiefly with
elaborating charges of atrocities against the Paraguriyan
leader. The Dictator's brother, and very many others,
including some ladies, had been executed, flogging, atarva•
tion, and other tortures being previously practised. The
cruelties inflicted upon these victim& are represented
as exceeding anything known under the Inquisition.
Lastly, Lopez is an arrant coward. As this last assertion
is utterly false, there is much reason to believe that the
rest may be included in the same category. The Brazilians
have good reason for promulgating accounts of barbarities,
since they form the only pretext for an aggressive war.
But as Englishmen who have returned from Paraguay
contradict such accounts, we may justifiably hesitate to
accept them. Supposing, however, they are true, why
should the Standard and the Herald so rejoice over the
accuracy of their predictions?
London, England, 1869-02-25

NOTHING IMPOSSIBLE.

AGTJA 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 public
in a more concentrated form, and at a lower price.
Sold in bottles, 3s. each ; also 55., 7s. 6d., and 15s. each.
including brush.
Red Bull Wharf, Angel-passage, 93, Upper Thames-
street London. E.O.

RUPTURES.—BY ROYAL LETTERS PATENT.
WHITE'S MOC-MAIN LEVER TRUSS
(Perfected and Exhibited in the Groat Exhibitions
of 1851 and 1862) is allowed by upwards of Five Hundred
Medical men to be the most effective invention in
the curative treatment of HERNIA. The use of a steel
spring, so often hurtful in its effects, is here avoided—a
soft bandage being worn round the body, while the requi-
site resisting power is supplied by the Sloe-Main Pad and
Patent Lever, fitting with so much ease and closeness that
it cannot be detected, and may be worn during sleep. A
descriptive circular may be had, and the truss, which can-
not fail to fits forwardel by post, on tho circumference of
the body, two inches below the hips, being sent to the
manufacturer,
Mr. JOHN WHITE, 228, Piccadilly, London.
A Single Truss, 165., 215., 265. 6d., and 31s. 6d. Postage,
ls. A Double Truss, 31s. 6d., 425., and 525. 6d. Postage,
Is. Bd. An Umbilical Truss, 425. and Os. 6d. Postage,
Is. 10d.
Post-office Orders to be made payable to John White,
Post-office, Piccadilly.

NEW PATENT
VILAS TIC STOCKINGS,
KNEE-CAPS, &c., for Varicose Veins and all cases
of Weakness and Swelling of the Legs, Sprains, &c. They
are porous, light in texture, and inexpensive, and are
drawn on like an ordinary stocking. Price 4s. 6d., 75. 6d.,
108., and 16s. each. Postage, Gd.
JOHN WHITE, Manufacturer, 228, Piccadilly.:

rz EATING'S COUGH. LOZENGES.-
'IL A certain remedy for relieving the IRRITATION of the
BRONCHIAL TUBES. Sold retail by all Druggists.
London, England, 1869-02-25

INCOME TAX.

Mr. SEATON brought up the following resolution from the
Hull Chamber :—" That the tax on trades or professions,
being impolitic on principle, incapable of realisation, even
approximately with equity, and being most vexatious and
offensive in its operation, is a tax which should only
be resorted to in cases of great urgency, and ought
now to he repealed," stating that if it were
carried, he should propose that a memorial should be pre-
pared upon the subject,
Mr. LUPTON, of Leeds, seconded the resolution, which
was provocative of some dissentient observations, and war
eventually lost by 19 votes against 8.
London, England, 1869-02-25

SPLENDID SPECULATIONS•
GREAT SUCCESS.
The present most eminent Speculations can be particularly
recommended :
With a Single Stake of £1 you can realise .£20,000!! with
£2 £26,C00!! with £3 £37,000! ! with £lO £45,000!!
For Prospectuses apply without delay to EUGENE TILLOT,
General Merchant, Guernsey.
London, England, 1869-02-25

-Commence at Seven.

THEATRE ROYAL, AI)ELPHI.
Sole Proprietor and Manager, Mr. B. WEBSTER.
Directress, Mrs. Alfred Mellon.
THIS RVENING, DID YOU EVER SEND YOUR WIFE
TO CAMBERWELL. Mr. G. delmore, Mrs. L. Murray.
Mlsto 8, THE DEAD HEART: Mr. Benjamin Webster,
Mr Arthur Stirling, Mr. G Belmore, Mr. R. Phillips, Mr. Ash-
ley, Mr. Stuart, Mrs. Alfred Mellon, Miss Lennox Grey, &c.
Commence at Seven.
London, England, 1869-02-25

THE ONLY COFFEE MACHINE to Pro-
duce the Real and Best French CAFE NOIR.
Coffee Machines from Is. 9d. to 12s. 6d. in tin.
" 7s. to 245. in bronze.
44 " £2 to £4 in electro-plate and gilt.
French Coffee Roasters, the Cheapest and Best, from 3s. to Bs. 6d.
French Coffee Mills from 3s. to ss.
El gboilers and Rechauds from 3s. 9d. to es. 6d.
C. MAY tit & SO +, Patentees, 40 and 41, Fleet-street, E.C.
London, England, 1869-02-25

GLOBE THEATRE-ROYAL.

TITIA Evmml, at 7. A HAPPY FAMILY. 7..10, CYRIL'S
SUCCESS. 9.40, BROWN AND THE BICAUMINS: Mesbrs.
Marshall,Warner, David Fisher, Andrew., MT!stone. J. Clarke;
Mesdames Henrade, C. Thorne, Brennen, Berend, Hughes, Ar-
aold, and Stephens

ROYAL STRAND THEATRE.
Sole Lessee and Manageress, Mrs. Swanborough,

THIS EVENING. at 7.D), TliE WIDOW HUNT. Messrs. Bel-
ford, Clarke: Miss Buftcn. THE FIELD OF THE CLOTH
OF GOLD : Messrs. Thorne. James, Fenton; Mesdames Maria
Lonrmore, B. Goodall. Lydia Maitland, Claire, and Hughes. To
conclude with HUE AND DYE

QUEEN'S THEATRE, LONG-ACRE.
Manner. Mr. W. H. Liston.
TUTS EVENINo, A RACE FOR A DINNER. After which,
NOT GUILT Y : Messrs. J. L. Toole, L. Brough , H. Irving. S.
Fmery. Miss Hodson, &c. With THE BIRTHPLACE OF
PODGERS: Mr Toole.
London, England, 1869-02-25

COLLECTION OF THE INCOME AND ASSESSED TAXES BY THE

INLAND REVENUE.

On this subject Mr. CARTER proposed the follow-
ing resolution :—" That the imposition upon private
individuals of the labour and risk of assessing and collect-
ing the assessed and income taxes is oppressive and unjust,
and that Government be memorialised to transfer the
same to the officers of Inland Revenue as in Ireland and
Scotland." A discussion followed, in which the anomaly of
the present system was commented upon. The assessors of
the assesaed or income taxes (as the case may be) attend
before the commissioners on a day appointed, with their
certificates of assessment, and then nominate two persons
in each parish or place to be collectors for the current year;
and if such persons are considered by the commissioners
to be able and sufficient parties to fill the office
of collectors they are summoned to attend at a
future meeting of commissioners to be appointed collectors.
On such persons attending the meeting of commissioners
they are called upon by the commissioners, under the
17th end 18th Viet., cap. 85, to give security for the
due collecting and accounting for the sums to be collected
by them, and on their refusing or declining to give such
security, which they invariably do, the Board of Inland
Revenue at Somerset House are by the commissioners
informed thereof, when the Board of Inland Revenue,
under the above Act, appoint the collectors themselves and
take security from them. The parties who are nominated
for collectors and do not give the required secur ty and
serve the office are appointed by the Commissioners of the
District Assessors for the following year.
This resolution was unanimously carried, and other
resolutions on the same subject from other chambers were
withdrawn.
London, England, 1869-02-25

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

Upwards of 100 poor sick children are relieved daily at
this Hospital.
The Committee most earnestly solicit Contributions, to
enable them to continue the benefits of medical aid to those
numerous poor suffering children, who are rendered so
helpless by sickness and poverty.
Bankers, Messrs. Fuller, Banbury, and Co., 77, Lombard-
street; and by Messrs. Coutts and Co., Strand.
CHARLES J. F. RENTON, Secretary.
Waterloo-bridge-road, S E.
London, England, 1869-02-25

INDIA.

(REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.)
BOMBAY, Feb 5 (via Brindisi).
Ameer Shere Ali made a triumphant entry into
Cabul on the 16th of January amid great rejoicings.
A telegram from Cashar states that the Govern-
ment has taken meat.ures to prevent further depre-
dations by the hill tribes, and is about to send
troops to pursue them.

TURKEY.

CONSTANTINOPLE, Feb. 23.

An official notification has been published here
to-day, which states that the Porte and Greece,
having accepted the declaration of the Conference,
and diplomatic as well as commercial relations be-
ing on the point of resumption, the Sultan has
ordered all the measures adopted against Greek
subjects and shipping in consequence of the ulti-
i =tam to be annulled.
London, England, 1869-02-25

ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY.
HEAD OFFICES:
Royal Insurance Buildings Lombard-street, London.
Royal Insurance Buildings North John-street, Liverpool.
CAPITAL, TWO MILLIONS STERLING.
Total Annual Revenue exceeds .......... £Boo,coo
Accumulated Fimds in hand. ................. £1,500,000
LIFE DEPARTMENT.
Life and Annuity Funds.... ............... ....41,031,329
SPECIAL ADVANTAGES—
Exemption of Assured from Liability of Partnership.
BONUSES among the largest ever declared by any Company.
Profits divided esvuFearyßsEcflevsEyopefAarnaintENT.
All new new Life n now effected will become entitled
an Increased Share the Profits.
Premiums in 1867 ..................£460,553.
REDUCTION OF DUTY.—Since this first took place the increase
of business of the ROYAL has exceeded that of any other Office,
as shown by Government Returns.
Prompt and liberal settlement of Losses.
JOHN H. McLAREN, Manager.
JOHN B. JOHNSTON, Secretary in London.

PRINTING.—TO PROPRIETORS OF
NEWSPAPERS, PERIODICALS, &c.
The Printing and Machining of Newspapers, &c., done
on exceedingly favourable terms. Use of Editorial and
Publishing Offices, if required. Estimates forwarded on
receipt of particulars, with stamped directed envelope for
reply. Address—The Manager, "Sun" Printing Offices,
8, Church-row, Savoy, Strand, W.C.
London, England, 1869-02-25

FRIENDLESS AND FALLEN.-LONDON
FEMALE PREVENTIVE and REFORMA.TORY IN
STITUTION.

President—Bev. CANON DALB.
CONTRIBUTIONS for the support of the Homes in 1868 are ear-
nestly solicited, which may be sent to bankers, Messrs. Blon
quet, Salt, and Co., 73, Lombard street, KC.; Francis Nicholls,
Esq. (of the Committee), 14, Old Jewry Chambers, E.o,
L W. THOMAS Sec., 200, Euston-road, N.W.
London, England, 1869-02-25

SPAIN.

MADRID, Feb. 25.

The Constituent Cortes held an evening sitting
to conclude the discussion on the motion thanking
the Provisional Government and charging Marshal
Serrano with the foundation of a new Cabinet.

The Minister of Justice delivered a speech ex-
plaining the motives of the Government in reserv-
ing to the Cortes the right of proclaiming liberty
of worship. He justified the suppression of the
Jesuit conferences at the Monastery of St. Vincent,
whereby conspiracy had been fomented, and be
stated that among the accomplices in the murder of
the Civic Governor of Burgos were three friars be-
longing to that Monastery.
The Minister of Public Worship addressed the
House and was several times interrupted by cheers.
He declared the proceedings of the clerical party
justified the measures which had been taken to pre-
serve the objects of art in the churches.

The motion was adopted by 180 votes against 62.
. When the result was announced Marshal Serrano
addressed the llouse amidst frequent cheering, ap-
pealing to the minority to observe a conciliatory at-
titude in view of the inexorable principles of the ma-
jority, and promising on his own part loyalty,
patriotism, and abnegation.
The sitting only terminated at half-past 2 o'clock
this morning.
London, England, 1869-02-25

4d.
STAMPXD bd.

THE WELLINGTON, 54,j St. James's-street,
s.w.
DINNER from the joint, with vegetable, bread, cheese, and
attendance, 2s.
SET DINNER, including soup, fish, joints, and sweets, with
attendance, 3s.
The WELLING roic DINNER, a most recherché dinner, with
dessert and attendance. Ss.
A comfortable SMOKING ROOM, and the best BILLIARD
ROOM in London.
London, England, 1869-02-25

NOTHING IMPOSSIBLE.

A GIIA 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 public
in a more concentrated form, and at a lower price.
Sold in bottles, 3s. each ; also 55., 7s. 6d., and 15s. each,
including brush.
Red Bull Wharf, Angel-passage, 93, Upper Thames-
street London. E.C.

RUPTURES.—BY ROYAL LETTERS PATENT.
WHITE'S MOC-MAIN LEVER TRUSS
(Perfected and Exhibited in the Groat Exhibitions
of 1851 and 1862) is allowed by upwards of Five Hundred
Medical men to bo the most effective invention in
the curative treatment of HERNIA. The use of a steel
spring, so often hurtful in its effects, is here avoided —a,
soft bandage being worn round the body, while the requi-
site resisting power is supplied by the Moc-Main Pad and
Patent Lever, fitting with so much ease and closeness that
it cannot be detected, and may be worn during sleep. A
descriptive circular may be had, and the truss, which can-
rot fail to fit, forw‘rdel by post, on the circumference of
the body, two inches below the hips, being sent to the
manufacturer,
Mr. JOHN WHITE, 228, Piccadilly, London.
A Single Truss, 165., 215., 265. 6d., and 31s. 6d. Postage,
is. A Double Truss, 31s. 6d., 425., and 520. 6d. Postage,
ls. Bd. An Umbilical Truss, 425. and 525. 6d. Postage,
Is. 10d.
Post-office Orders to be made payable to John White,
Post-office, Piccadilly.

NEW PATENT
FILASTIC STOCKINGS,
.4 KNEE-CAPS, &c., for Varicose Veins and all cases
of Weakness and Swelling of the Legs, Sprains, dm They
are porous, light in texture, and inexpensive, and are
drawn on like an ordinary stocking. Price 4s. 6d., 7s. 6d.,
108., and 16s. each. Postage, 6d.
JOHN WHITE, Manufacturer, 228, Piccadilly.'

BENEVOLENT SOCIETY orf sr. PATRICK
Under the Patronage o
HER MAJESTY AND 11.R.4. THE PRINCE OF WALES.
The Committee have much pleasure in announcing that the
Earl of C, tRK has consented to preside at the 86th A ‘NIVER-
SARY FESTIVAL of this - ociety, which will be celebrated at
WiLus's Rooms, on St. Patrick's Day, the 17th of March next.
Lists of Vice-Presidents and Stewards will shortly be published.
The Committee earnestly solicit co-operation and support.
THOMAS KIPPAX KING, JUN., Secretary.
Stamford-street, S.E.
London, England, 1869-02-25

NICOLL, HAIRCUTTER to H.R.H. Prince
of Wales, 40, Glasshouse-street, Regent-street.

-
TRICHANOPHRON.
Invented by Nicoll. The best preparation in the world for the
Hair. No lady or gentleman should be without it.
Sold in Bottles, 2s. 6d.

Hair Restored and Baldness Prevented by -
NICOLL'S ELECTRIC HAIR REGENERATOR

FOR LADIES AND GENTLEMEN.
In Bottles, 2s. Gd.
NICOLL'S GOLDEN TINCTURE FOR LADIES.
For giving a Brilliant Golden Shade to Hair of any colour, in
Bottles, 3s. Gd. each.
NICOLL'S CELEBRATED DEPILATORY.
For removing superfious Hair. Sent free to any part of the
three kingdoms on receipt of 20 postage stamps. P. 0.0. payable
at Vigo-street. Regent-street.
LADIES' CHIGNON FRIZETTES, in every Shade, Colour,
and Size, from is. to 2s. Gd.
SHAMPOOING, BRUSHING by MACHINERY, charge 6d.
London, England, 1869-02-25

'FRIENDLESS AND FALLEN.--LONDON
F EDIAL til PREVENTIVE and R EFORMATORY IN
STITIITION.

president—Rev. CANON DALE.
CONTRIBUTIONS for the support of the Homes in 1868 are ear-
nestly solicited, which may be sent to bankers, Messrs. Blon
quet, Salt, and Co., 78, Lombard street, KC. ; Francis Nicholls,
Esq. (of the Committee), 14, Old Jewry Chambers,
E. W. THOMAS Sec., 200, Euston-road,
London, England, 1869-02-25

SAUCE.—LEA and PERRINS.—SAUCE,
THE " WORCESTERS HIRE,"
pronounced by Connoisseurs
"THE ONLY GOOD SAUCE."
Its use improves appetite and digestion.
UNRIVALLED FOR PIQUANCY AND FLAVOUR.
BEWARE OF IMITATIONS,
To avoid which, see the names,
LEA and PERRINS, on all bottles and labels,
ASK for " LEA and PERRINS' " SAUCE.
Agents—Crosse and Blackwell, London, and sold by all
Dealers in Sauces throughout the World.
London, England, 1869-02-25

THE ONLY COFFEE MACHINE to Pro-
duce the Real and Bess French CAFE NOIR.
Coffee Machines from Is. 9d. to 12s. 6d. in tin.
44 " 7s. to 245. in bronze.
41 41 " £2 to £4 in electro-plate and gilt.
French Coffee Roasters, the Cheapest and Best, from 3s. to Bs. 6d.
French Coffee Mills from 3s. to .ss.
Eggboilers and Rechauds from 3s. 9d. to CS. dd.
C. MAY r.R & 50.., Patentees, 40 and 41, Fleet-street, E.G.
London, England, 1869-02-25

THEATRE-ROYAL. HA YMAP.KET.

THIS EVE;II;TCi, RAI-ING THE WIND: Messrs. Kendal
Buckstone. jun., Mis.. Laws, .tc. Afier which, HOME: Sothern,
Chippendale, fic. ; Mesdames Cavendish, Burke, kc Concluding
with THE FRIGHTFUL HAIR: Messrs. Compton. Kendal,
Buckstone, jun., Weathersby, &c.; Mesdames C. Hill, Scott,
OVUM], bm Commenco, at 7.

PRINCESS'S THEATRE.
Sole Lessee and Mansger, Mr. Vining.
THIS EVENING. at 7, to commence with THE SECRET. At a
quarter to 8, MARIE A TOINETTE : Mr W. Rignold, Mr.
J. 0. Shore, Mr. Dominick Murray; Mdlle. Beatrice. Conclud-
ing with A CUP OF T • A : ‘idl'e. Beatrice.
London, England, 1869-02-25

GAME LICENCES.

THE COMMISSIONERS OF INLAND
respective Collectors
REVENUE hereby give Notice that SUPPLEMENTARY
LISTS, containing the Names Of all Persons who have taken
out LICENCES to KILL and DEAL in (TAME in the current
Year, from the 30th September last inclusive, have been printed
for each Excise Collection.
GitAACTolpsyoonf List,stphpelica tio application
applicablef
ntcoeas npyf Dtli set rir
ecstp, may be obtained
or Supervisors of Inland Revenue, Distributors or Sub-Distriba-
tors of Stamps, by whom Licences are issued.
The Commissioners further give Notice that instructions have
been issued to their Officers to take the necessary steps t o prefer
informations for penalties against all persons found in pursuit of
or dealing in Game without licensWe.
M. CORBETT, Secretary,
Inland Revenue, Somerset House,
London, February 15, 1869.
London, England, 1869-02-25

Just published, price is. 6d., by post is. 81, the Second Edition,
with Addends, containing additional Facts and Cases, in illus-
tration of the nefarious proceedings of the Advertising Quacks,
ItEVELATIONS OF QUACKS AND
QUACKERY. By DETECTOR. Reprinted from the
"Medical Circular."

London: H. Banters, 219, Regent-street.
The numerous reviews of this startling work by tha Saturday
Review, Punch, Weekly Dispatch, Public Opinion, and other
journals, recommending its universal perusal, are reprinted with
this edition.
London, England, 1869-02-25

THAMES,

ROBBERY.—Thomas Logan, aged 20 years, was brought
before Mr. Paget charged with stealing a roll of oil-cloth,
the property of Mr. Jae, Ross, carpet dealer, Iligb-street,
Poplar.
After hearing evilence Mr. Paget sentenced him to four
months' imprisonment and hard labour.

John Mitchell, aged 20 years, was charged with refusing
to perform the task of work aasignad to him in Hateiff
workhouse.

The magistrate committed the prisoner for one month
to hard labour.

THE PROVIDENT CLERKS' BENEVOENT FUND.—
The annual meeting of this admirable institution
Was held last evening, the respected treasurer, John
Abel Smith, Esq., who has tilled that post for 28
years, being in the chair. The institution has two
noteworthy features--a rigid economy of manage-
ment, and the rule that all who partake of its bene-
fits or bequeath those benefits to their widows and
orphans shall, at any rate to the extent of a few
shillings, have contributed to its funds. The Ob-
ject of this latter provision is to preserve as far as
possible the self-respect of the recipients, by ren-
dering the relief afforded a rightinstead of a charit-
able dole; and with reference to the other feature,
it is indeed greatly to be desired, in view of re-
cent revelations, that the example were more fre-
quently followed. From figures lately published
it is no uncommon matter for 40 or 50 per
cent. of the income of a charity to be:frittered away
in salaries, commissions, and other similar ex-
penses, while in the case before us, the balance-
sheet, a simple and honest document, shows that
within a fraction of 90 per cent. of the whole
gross income was actually applied to the objects of
the fund. It must not be forgotten that this is the
only institution in this country devoted solely to
the welfare of the clerks, and open to all who can
call themselves by that title. 'We very heartily
recommend it to our readers, as richly deserving
their liberal support.
NATIONAL GALLERY.—The annual report of the
National Gallery, whleh has just been published, shows
that four pictures were purchased last year, in addition to
the six former purchases; that 15 pictures have been re-
ceived as bequests, and four as donations. During the
year 15 pictures were protected with glass and eleven
washed and revarnished. The collections in the gallery
have been visited by 1,610,721 persons on the public days
during
the year 1868 ; 729,645 at Trafalgar-squire, 'and
atiliOt 6 at South Kensington.