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London, England, 1869-04-08

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story as printed appeared very doubtful ; but it is
confirmed as to its main features by our own
correspondent at Carlisle. The time of the
appearance was between four and five o'clock in
the morning. The meteor first appeared in the
north-east part of the sky, and took a rapid course to
the south-west, and then seemed to burst with a force
which caused violent vibrations in the air. Some persons
who saw it describe the meteor as a large ball of fire ;
others consider it was more like a " pillar of fire."
While it was careering through the heavens the sky was
brilliantly illuminated, and when it burst, the noise was
like thunder, and wakened many people from their sle:p.
Mr. Thomas Prichard, of Regent-road, Manchester, says
that the meteor was visible in Manchester at ten minutes
to five. It travelled at a very rapid rate, and just before
losing itself seemed to break up into large piece; resem-
bling molten iron. Mr. Prichard did not hear any
explosion.
London, England, 1869-04-08

THE NEW BANKRUPTCY BELL.

A correspondent of the Daily News thinks that
the history of our bankruptcy legislation for many
years has been most unsatisfactory. But we may
now hope that the long lane has comp to a turning,
and that Sir R. Collier has achieved a success in
his new scheme. Within certain limits ho has
endeavoured to make property acquired after bank-
ruptcy liable for the payment of debts. This critic
is, however, afraid that the Attorney-General may
not go far enough, because he is unwilling to consent
to Mr. Jessel's proposals. He said that if all after-
acquired property was to be liable, we might as well
have no bankruptcy law at all. It is argued that
there is one class class of after-acquired property
that would for ever be subject to debts. No argu-
ments in favour of exemption can apply to acquisi-
tion of inheritance. We are now in the lull which
succeeds a great commercial crisis, and the lax prin-
ciples of our bankruptcy law did much to lower com-
mercial morality. This, then, is the time to raise the
standard of commercial morality before another ,
epoch of temptation comes round.
London, England, 1869-04-08

A CONSERVATIVE GATHERING.

---
Mr. Disraeli has called a meeting of the Conser-
vative party, which is to be held at the residence of
Lord Lonsdale, in Carlton-house-terrace, on Monday.
Teo object of it is to decide upon the amendments
which shall be proposed in committee on the Irish
Church Bill. It is not stated why Lord Lonsdale's
residence W has been chosen. hen the last Marquis
of Salisbury was alive Arlington house used to be
the Conservative trysting place, but that house
is now being pulled down; and, moreover, between the
Conservative leader and the Marquis of Salisbury of
to-day there is anything but brotherly love. Why
was not 23, St. James's-square, chosen ? We cannot
say, but can only hazard a guess that after Lord
Stanley's speech at Glasgow? Lord Derby thought
it
better not to take any prominent part in the opposi-
tion to the bill. Then why was not Grosvenor-
gate selected ? We imagine for the same reason
that Lord Lonsdale's residence was selected. Mr.
Disraeli's house is small. The houses in Carlton-
hotsc-terrace are very large, and even one is
not sufficient for the Lowthers. The head of that
Northern clan and his descendants . occupy two of
those mansions, and Mr. Disraeli, being desirous of
improsing upon his followers how hopeless their
resistance is, chose the largest available dwelling, in
order that they might the better see what a little
party they are. This is his answer to the Carlton
Club memorial, of which the _Record lately spoke.
London, England, 1869-04-08

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London, England, 1869-04-08

BEARDS.

" The sincerest form of flattery is imitation," said
La Rochefoucauld. Colonel Henderson, the new
Commissioner of Police, is a hairy man, and has just
given orders to the force that they may wear beards
and moustaches. The consequence is that the
London policemen, by way of flattering their
chief, are just now in a very bristly eate,
which is anything but. picturesque. Mr.
Childers also is an Esau, and the Owl under-
stands that "an order will shortly appear permitting
the wearing of beards in the Royal Navy." As shaving
on board ship is not an operation that men perform
because they like it, we may shortly expect to see
the whole of our gallant tars bearded like a pard.
In fact, there is no reason why the youngest
middy or cabin boy should not appear with
the proper hirsute appendago. Mr. Childers's
order is very comprehensive. It sanctions the wear-
ing, not only the growing, of beards. There is no '
reason why the naval cadets at Dartmouth should
not exceed Don Whiskerando himself in fierceness of
countenance. It is bad news for Sheffield, since
razors will be a drug ; but 'tis an ill wind that blows
nobody any good, and if the old-fashioned barbers
find their occupation gone, the modern perruptiers
will drive a roaring trade.
London, England, 1869-04-08

THE METROPOLITAN CONVALESCENT
INSTITUTION.
President—His Grace the Duko of WELLINGTON.
Treasurers—The Right Hon. Russell Gurney, M.P., and
Col. W. F. Grant.
DONATIONS and SUBSCRIPTIONS are earnestly
solicited, to enable the Board to meet the greatly increased
expenditure of this old Charity. 240 adults are received
at Walton ; 80 children at Mitcham and Hendon.
;Bankers—London Joint-Stock Bank, Pall-mall.
CHARLES HOLMES, Secretary.
Office, 32, Sackville-street, Piccadilly.
London, England, 1869-04-08

THE NEWSPAPER POSTAGE MOTION.

Mr. Graves's proposition, " that it is expedient to
reduce the rate of inland postage on printed matter
to one halfpenny for two ounces," did not receive
the support of the leaders of his party. Among the
Conservatives who voted for the previous question (in
favour of the Government, were Mr. Bentinck, Mr.
Disraeli, Lord Eustace C ecil, Mr. Henley, Mr. Walpole,
and Mr. Bromley-Davenport. The Liberals who sup-
ported Mr. Graves were Mr. Blake, Mr. Crawfurd,
Mr. M'Carthy Downing, and Mr. Fletcher. Although
the majority in favour of Ministers was so large, it
was the general opinion before Mr. Lowe moved
the previous question that they would be defeated.
This adroit move, however, formed a convenient
loophole for those hon. members who, although
agreeing; with the motion, did not wish to embarrass the
G overnmentby voting against it. Whilst Mr. Gladstone
was explaining to the new members the meaning of
"the previous question," Mr.Mundella, who seconded
the motion of Mr. Graves, crossed the floor of the
House, and appealed to the hon. member for Liver-
pool not to go to a division. Mr. Graves refused to
accede to the request, and the member for Sheffield
then went into the lobby with the Government. Mr.
Walpole also advised the lion. gentleman to give
way, but without success. Mr. Ward Hunt did
not vote. The tellers for the Ayes were Mr. Graves
and Mr. Goldney, and for the Noes Mr. Glyn and
Mr. Adam.
London, England, 1869-04-08

Just published, price ls. 6d., by post ls. Bd., the Second Edition,
with Addenda, containing additional Facts and Cases, in illus-
tration of the nefarious proceedings of the Advertising Quacks,
EVELATIONS OF QUACKS AND
11) QI7ACKERY. By DETECTOR. Reprinted from the
"Medical Circular."
London: H. Balliere, 219, Regent-street.
The numerous reviews of this startling work by the Saturday,
Review, Punch, Weekly Dispatch, Public Opinion, and other
journals. recommending its universal perusal, are reprinted with
this edition.
London, England, 1869-04-08

Th AM ES.

A PAINFUL SCENE.—PILFEF.ING IN THE DOCKS.—
Frederick Miles, a boy messenger, was charged with steal-
ing -fibs. of sugar.
William Robinson, constable in the service of the Lon-
don end St. Katherine Duck Company, stated that he
stopped the prisoner yesterday afternoon at the No. 6 gate
of the London Dock, and searched him. He found a blue
paper packet of sugar under his coat, and ;another in his
trousers pocket, weighing together 41b3. He knew the
prisoner was a boy messenger, and ask,d him whe:e he
came from, to which he replied from No. 6 warehouse.
He said "No, there was sugar there," and the prisoner
said, "I got it from No. 5 warehouse."
The prisoner, who was overwhelmed with shame and
grief, and sobbing loudly, said he had nothing to say.
The mother of the prisoner implored the magistrate to
forgive her son, and cried loudly.
Mr. Paget could not overlook the offence, and sentenced
the prisoner to two months' imprisonment and hard
labour. There is no no class of cases gave him so much
pain as the sentences he had to pass on persons for petty
pilfering in the docks. He had tried punishments, and
they failed, and in all cases of this kind he should inflict a
sentence of two months' imprisonment and hard labour,
or commit for trial.

The mother of the prisoner fainted on hearing the
sentence.

MARKET S-IMS DAY.

LIVERPOOL COTTON MARKET.
April .B—Sales probably 8,000 bales. Market quiet ;
unchanged.
London, England, 1869-04-08

Y. 23,971.

Now ready, in 2 vols. Bvo., 305.,
pRENCE CHARLES AND THE SPANISH
1 MARRIAGE: A Chapter of English History-1617 to
1623—from Unpublished Documents in the Archives of Siman-
cas, Venice, and Brussels. By SAMUEL RAWSON GARDI-
NER.
" Mr. Gardinei's valuable volumes are profoundly and vividly
interesting."—Daily Telegraph.
Hurst and Blackett, Publishers, 13, Great Marlborough-street.

READABLE SHORT-HAND, SELF-TAUGHT :
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write the longest word without lifting the pen ; read what they
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OF DM, and a combination of words in most familiar use, into
ready sentences The whole forming A SYSTEM OF READABLE
SHORT-HAND, Shortened. By hIURDO YOUNG.
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Price 2s. 6d.
London, England, 1869-04-08

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

- The private medical attendants of the patients are
invited to visit them, and to meet in consultation before
treatment.
Full particulars can be obtained on application to the
Lady-Superintendent, 18, Stanley-terrace, Notting-hill,
W. ; or to Mr. Baker Brown, 136, Harley-street, W.

HOMELESS BOYS OF LONDON.-FUNDS
are earnestly solicited for tbk• purchase of food and
clothing for the
126 boys on board the Chichester Training Ship.
150 boys in tke Refuge, 9, Great 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 WILLIAMS, Secretary.
No. 8, Great Queen-street, Lincoln's-inn-fields.
London, England, 1869-04-08

NAVAL MATTERS.

Rear-Admiral Hornby is to command the " flying
Childers," or rather Mr. Childers's flying squadron.
This officer is rather young to obtain so important a
command? being only 43 years of age. He entered
the navy in 1837. He has been commander-in-chief
on the West Coast of Africa, and has received a
medal and a clasp. He will hoist his flag on
the Liverpool, 85, and this ship will probably
be commissioned early next month by Captain
J. 0. Hopkins. This vessel, together with the Liffey,
31, now at Devonport, Captain J. O. Johnson;
the Phcebe, 35, Captain J. Bythesea, V.C.,
ordered home from the West Indies ; the
Endymion, Captain C, Wake, ordered to Spit-
head from Cadiz ; the Bristol, 31, on her way
home from Bermuda; the Clio, 22; and the Scylla,
17, to be commissioned at Sheerness, will form
the Flying Squadron. The Defence, from the
Channel Squadron, relieves the Doris at
Jamaica, and sends her home to be paid off.
The Channel Squadron returns to England the first
week in May. On the 14th May the following vessels,
manned from the Coast Guard and Naval Reserve,
are to leave Portland on a cruise for ten days or a
fortnight Ironclnds : Agincourt, Black Prince,
Hector, and Valiant. Wooden-screw liners :
Duncan, Donegal, Trafalgar, Royal George, and
the frigate Mersey.
London, England, 1869-04-08

AFRICAN EXPLORATION.

The Viceroy of Egypt intends to despatch an expedi-
tion for the twofold purpose of suppressing the slave trade
of the White Nile and to establish Egyptian autho-
rity throughout the entire Nile basin. This expedition is
designed to explore as well as to conquer and annex, and
Sir Samuel Baker, who is now in England, is to tale
charge of it. Whether the enterprise extends the glory
of Egypt or not, it cannot fail to be highly important to
science.
London, England, 1869-04-08

THE BEVERLEY ELECTION PETITIONS.

The reports of the judges on election petit"ons do
not give universal satisfaction. Those on whom
they pronounce the verdict of Guilty don't like them
at all. But instead of taking the fault as their own,
the inculpated candidates lay the blame on the
judges. Sir Henry Edwards, the unseated member
for Beverley, thus complains of the judgment of
Baron Martin. The learned judge thought the hon.
baronet's connection with the Beverley Iron and
Waggon Company was such as to have an influence
on the election. This, Sir Henry says, in a letter to
the Standard, is calculated to mislead others, and pre-
judice him in the eyes of Parliament. "My connec-
tion with this company did not take place until
seven year after my first candidature for Beverley,
two contests having occurred in the interval,
in both of which I had large majorities over
my opponents. Sir Henry goes on to explain
certain suspicious circumstances in the evidence.
As to £BOO spent by a Mr. Norfolk, the hon. baronet
says that it had only to do with the municipal
elections, and he did not contribute a farthing of it.
The hon. baronet appears anxious for the honour of
the borough, and he points out that since 183 the
only seat at Beverley lost on petition has been that
of Mr. Walters, in 1859, Mr. Glover's seat being
declared void for want of qualification. The petition
against himself in 1859, and that against Mr.
Walker in 1800, failed.
London, England, 1869-04-08

AUS FRIA.

VIENNA, April 8,

The New Free Press says :—" It is asserted on
reliable authority that King Victor Emmanuel ex-
pressed to General Moeriug, the Austrian Envoy
Extraordinary, his desire to pay a visit to the Im-
perial Court. Rumour adds that the Emperor
Francis Joseph would probably return this visit
daring the coining summer.

BOMBAY MAIL.

3IESSINA, April 8

The Peninsular and Oriental Company's steam-
ship Nyanza passel through the Straits of Messina
at 2.30 this morning en route for Marseilles.
MALTA, April 8.

The Pera leaves at 8 a.m. to-day for Southatnp-
;on, where she may be expected about the 17th

ilstant.

The Tanjore, from Southampton 27 ult., reached
Malta on the 4th instant at 4 p.m., and left at six
the following
evening for Alexandria.

THE WEST COAST OF AFRICA.
LivEnrooL, April 8,

The British and African Stearn Navigation Com-
pany's steamer Bonny arrived here this morning
with ship letter mails from the West African Coast.
Her dates are--Old Calabar, March 1 ; Fernando
Po, 2,1 ; Bonny, 9th ; Benin, 11th ; Lagos, 13th ;
Accra, 15th ; Cape Coast Castle, 16th ; Cape Pal-
mas, 18th ; Sierra Leone, 23d; Teneriffe, 30th ; and
Madeira, April 1. The news from the different
Ports on the 11'est Coast is unimportant. The
health of the rivers was tolerably good, and trade
continued steady.
London, England, 1869-04-08

LATEST INTELLMENCE

(REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.)

AMERICA.

NEW YORK, April 7.
Gold closed at 131 k, the highest quotation during
ing the day was 1311, the lowest 1311. Sterling
exchange on London, 108 ; 5.20 United States
Bonds, 1882, 1191 ; ditto, 1885, 1161 ; ditto
1865, 1131; 10-40 Bonds, 1054.; Illinois, 1381;'
Erie, 334. Cotton, midland upland, 281. Pe-
troleum, standard white, 314. Flour, extra state,
$5.95 6.55 ; corn, old mixed, 88c.

HALIFAX, April 7.
The Inman Royal Mail steamer Etna arrived
here at 3 p.m. to-day. All well.

BRINDISI, April 8.
The Adriatic and Oriental steamer Principe
Carignano arrived here this morning, 81 hours from
Alexandria, having experienced bad weather and
head winds on her passage. She brings 29 passen-
gers, 17 of whom are English.
London, England, 1869-04-08

THIRD COURT.

Henry Hunt, butcher, was indicted for obtaining by
false pretences from Robart Lankester, salesman in the
New Market, 4001bs. of meat.
The evidence was very conflicting, the prisoner calling
witnesses to prove that he was not the person who ob-
tained and carried away the property.
The jury returned a verdict cf guilty, but the Common
Sergeant said he should defer passing sentence until
next session in order to afford the prisoner time to make
any communication to tho officers he might fool disposed,
as he (the learned judge) was decidedly of opinion that
there were other persons concerned in the robbery, because
it was quite impossible for the prisoner to have aceorn-
pl.slied it alone.

ALADAME Tus,;Atrn's.—The great and universal
attractive wax-work exhibition, in Baker street, continues
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instruction instruction and amusement ot no ordinary character be de-
tivad therefrom The Chatuber of Horrors, too, has its
attractions, more especially to those visitors who delight
to gaze on the effigies ot seine of the most Lo orious crimi,
pals in the annals of crime.

Her Majesty the Queen held a drawibg-room to-
day at Buckingham. Palace.

THE NORWICH MURDER.---The application for a
writ of orror in Showard's case is expected to be made
to-morrow.

L,„:.the course of exchange at New York on London for bills
at 60 days' Eight was on the last date about 1 8 per cent.
At this rate there is no profit 04 the importation of gold
tom the truitcct btatte.
London, England, 1869-04-08

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THIRD COURT.

Henry Hunt, butcher, was indicted for obtaining by
false pretences from Robert Lankester, salesman in the
Now Market, 4001bs. of meat.

The evidence was very conflicting, the prisoner calling
witnesses to prove that he was not the person who ob-
tained and carried away the property.
The jury returned a verdict of guilty, but the Common
Sergeant said ho should defer passing sentence until
next session in order to afford the prisoner time to make
any communication to the officers he might feel disposed,
as he (the learned judge) was decidedly of opinion that
there were other persons concerned in the robbery, because
it was quite impossible for the prisoner to have accom-
plished it alone.

POLICE INTELLIGENCE.—?his Day.

MARLBOROUGH-STREET.

THE POLICE AND THE BOARDMEN.—CoIoneI Pearson,
the district superintendent of police, said that Colonel
Henderson had received a deputation of bill-posters, con-
sisting of Mr. Naylor and others, and that at that inter-
view the Commissioner of Police understood they would
be satisfied with the board of the size prescribed by the
regulations. There was no desire on the part of the Com-
missioner of Po:ice to act harshly in the matter. On the
contrary, so far as his duty would allow him, he was will-
ing to meet the views of those concerned.
Mr. Knox gave it as his opinion that the few inches
asked for might well be conceded. At the same time he
was bound to say that the Commissioner of Police ap-
peared to have acted with every consideration in the
matter.

After some further conversation, Col. Pearson under-
took to communicate what had passed to Col. Henderson;
and to convey to him the heartiest recommendation that
the low inches asked for should be conceded.
London, England, 1869-04-08

TALLOW.

Tho market is dull. Town tallow, 44s 9d ; Petersburg
Y.C. on the spot, 46s 6d ; April to June, 46s 6d ; June,
Cis 63; October to December, 46s ; December, 46s 31.
METROPOLITAN CATTLE. _

Wo have a good supply of beasts ; trade is dull, prices
are lower, and a clearance cannot be effected.
SIIITIIIPIELD HAY.

Mr. Charles J. Easton report trade firm, at the following
prices :—Prime clover, from 120 s to 130 s ; inforior ditto
lOUs to 110 s.
London, England, 1869-04-08

PRICE OF GOLD.

The quotation of gold at Paris is about at par, and
the short exchange on London is 251. 161 e. per £1 sterling.
On comparing these rates with the English Mint price of
lis. 104 d. per ounce fbr standard gold, it appears that
gold at the above price is of about the same value in Lon
don and Paris.

The course of exchange at New York on London for bills
at BO days' sight was on the last date about 1 8 percent.
At this rate there is nc profit on the importation of gold
from the Untied atates.

CAMBRIDGE lIALL—A grand public ball was
given at the above hall last night by Mr. Smith, with
much success. During the evening the electric light was
brought into operation, thus giving the visitors an oppor-
tunity of gliding through the shadow waltz. A most ef-
ficient quadrille baud, under the direction of Mr. Edgar
Goudgo, was in attendance.

NIENDELSSOIIN NIGIIT.—The National Choral
Society, conducted by Mr. G. W. Martin, will give a Men-
delssohn Night at Exeter Hall, on Tuesday, April 20,
when the first " Walpurgis Night" and the "Hymn of
Praise" (Lobgesang) will be performed. Miss Arabella
Smyth, Mr. Lander, and Mr. Sims Reeves are already en-
gaged. Mondelssohn, in one of his letters, thus describes
the " Walpurgis Night :"—" At the opening there aro
songs of springs, Ste., and plenty of others of the sani)
kind. Afterwards, when the watchmen with their Go-
beln and Zacken and Eulen' are making a groat noise,
comes the witches' apparition, for which, as you know, I
have a great weakness ; the sacrificial Druids then appear,
represented by trombones in 0 major. Then the watch-
men come in again in alarm, and here I mean to introduce a
weird-fluttering sort of chorus ; and, lastly, to conclude
with a grand saorificial hymn."
London, England, 1869-04-08

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London, England, 1869-04-08

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CLERICAL, MEDICAL, AND GENERAL
lJ LITE ASSURANrE SOCIETY.
13, ST. JAMES'S' SQUARE, LONDON, S.W.

CHAIRMAN.
Right ion. John Robert Mowbray, M.P.

DEPUTY-CHAIRMEN.
William Bowman, Esq., F.R.S.
Sir Charles Locock, Bart, D.C.L., F.R.S.

Extracts from the Report of the Directors, presented at
the Artual General Meeting held on the 27th November,
1868 :

1. The sum of £412,345 was proposed for Assurance, of
which £307,395 was completed at Premiums pro-
ducing £10,067 per Annum.
2. The amount paid under Claims by death was £100,883,
being the smallest since 1860, whilst the expenses of
management and all other outgoings were even less
than for many years past.
3. On the other hand, the Income was raised to £219,769,
notwithstanding that its increase was retarded by
abatements of premium which did not take effect in
the previous year, and by the cessation of interest on
the large sum paid as Bonus in 1867.
4. The Surplus income was very considerable. It
amounted to £93,152, a sum exceeding by more than
£B,OOO any previous Surplus during the forty-four
years of the Society's existence.
5. The Accumulated Fund was thereby increased to
£1,598,906.

The following are among the distinctive features of the

Society :
CREDIT SYSTEM.—On any Policy for the w',ole of
Life, where the age does net exceed 60, one-half of the
Annual Premiums during the past five years may remain
on credit.

ENDOWMENT ASSURANCES may bo effected,
without Profits, by which the Sum Assured becomes pay-
able on the attainment of a specified ago, or at death,
whichever event shall first happen.
INVALID LIVES may be assured at rates proportioned
to the increased risk.

PROMPT SETTLEMENT OF CLAIMS.—Claims paid
thirty days after proof of death.
Tables of Rates and Forms of Proposal can be obtained
of any of the Society's Agents, or of
GEORGE CUTOLIFFE, Actuary and Secretary.
13, St. James's-square, London. S.W.
London, England, 1869-04-08

TEGIC COMPOUND UOUSIMOLDEIt.

The ghost of the compound householder will not
be laid. Mr. Disraeli tried his hand and failed; ho
took the House of Commons into his counsel, but
with no better success. 'Private members, indepen-
dent members, uttered their respective incantations,
but the old House and the old Government had to
leave him to a new order of things. The new
Government seems to find him as difficult a
subject as Mr. Disraeli did. The tenants are still
troubled, the owners have no rest. A large number
of the latter waited upon Mr. Goschen 'a day or two
back to ask for a modification of his system. They
thought 25 per cent. discount for being responsible
for the rates of their tenants was too little, and
asked to have it made 35. One of the speakers
thought the Government scheme, though much
better than the present enactment, to be cumbrous
and expensive. Mr. Goschen, assuring the deputa-
tion that the Government would take their sugges-
tions into consideration, said that all difficulty with
regard to the collection of rates could be got rid of
if the owners and the collectors came to an under-
standing as to the payment, and in that way the
tenant would be spared the unpleasantness of seeing
and dealing with the collector. There would really
be no distinction between that course and the system
of compounding.
London, England, 1869-04-08

HOSPITAL for DISEASES of the THROAT,
Golden-square, W.
President—Ms Grace the Duke of GRAFTON.
The Committee of Management earnestly APPEAL for
FUNDS to help them to meet the heavy current expenses.
Upwards of 18,000 poor persons have been relieved in the
last six years.
GEORGE WOOD, Secretary.
London, England, 1869-04-08

IRV COMPOUND mousr.noLDlat.

The ghOt of the compound householder will not
be laid, Mr. Disraeli tried his hand and failed; he
took the House of Commons into his counsel, but
with no better success. Private members, indepen-
dent members, uttered their respective incantations,
but the old House and the old Government had to
leave him to a new order of things. The new
Government seems to find him as difficult a
subject as Mr. Disraeli did. The tenants are still
troubled, the owners have no rest. A large number
of the latter waited upon Mr. Goschen a day or two
back to ask for a modification of his system. They
thought 2.5 per cent. discount for being responsible
for the rates of their tenants was too little, and
asked to have it made 85. One of the speakers
thought the Government scheme, though much
better than the present enactment, to be cumbrous
and expensive. Mr. Goschen, assuring the deputa-
tion that the Government would take their sugges-
tions into consideration, said that all difficulty with
regard to the collection of rates could be got rid of
if the owners and the collectors came to an under-
standing as to the payment, and in that way the
tenant would be spared the unpleasantness of seeing
and dealing with the collector. There would really
be no distinction between that course and the system
of compounding.
London, England, 1869-04-08

TURKEY AND GREECE.

The Greek difficulty must not, it seems, be forgotten
yet. Its traces on the sands of European politics are not
quite effaced. According to the Owl, the Cabinet of
Athens is raising a new question, " which threatens to
give rise to much diplomatic correspondence. The chief
point involved is the position of so-called Greeks as
affected by the late decrees of the Porte." As to what ee-
crees will thus be made the subject of contention, or in what
respect the Greek Government complains of their effect,
the Owl is, apparently, not informed. .49.
London, England, 1869-04-08

THE COURT.

The desire of the West-end tradesmen is at length
gratified. Her Majesty does not still confine herself
to Windsor? Osborne, and Balmoral. Occasionally
she now visits the metropolis, and stays for a time at
Buckingham Palace. She is now residing there, and
on Tuesday, wet and dreary though it was, drove out
on a tour of inspection. St. Bartholomew's Hospital
was honoured by a visit from her, and the patients
were delighted by royal words of sympathy. Then. she
drove through the new meat market at Smithfield.
Of itself this news is not perhaps of very great
importance. But it means the return of life to the
Court, and, consequently, the return of vigour to
frwip

SUNDAY FOIL THE NEWSVENDOE,S.
The newsvendors in the metropolis are grumbling
very fiercely. They complain that they have not got
one day in seven for themselves. They have to work
on Sunday as on other days. The cheap weekly
newspapers issue a Sunday edition, which customers
Tphroenpriwe
thoyrsshnooitiltdo
pitubbe.
)ecarn agreement. amongstthe
will have rather than the earlier one. But there is very
rarely anything in it other than can be found in the
iSsastuueldlaff
only
liliseslittolifistheceliltvieoenk,lYthe newsrendors argue that nobody
,iv,gedetbionginjhuaild,
beena. nd ahelaldrgetochelsosnlsviodteilrd be benefited.
et
hv ce rnei IC
o3"ti licldedolilit.
sssureo,sssiballee,.
end it was determined to discourage the •
paid Mil-Cry of Sunday papers as much al
One of the speakers made a curious statement. Be
said that two-thirds of the bays he employed had
robbed him. lie attributed that to the demoralisa-
tion produced by the Sunday work, and he therefore
determined to take it himself, much to his own
pecuniary benefit.

DUNVILLE and Co., Belfast, are the largest
holders of Whisky in the worid. Their Old Irish Whisky is re
commended by the medical profession in preference to French
Brandy. Supplied in casks and cases for home use or exports.
tion. Quotations on application *to +Messrs. Danville and Co.,
Belfast; or 4, Beaufort-buildings, Strand, Loudon, W.O --(Ad-
vertisement.
London, England, 1869-04-08

YNDOW. D C::00LS RILL.

Dr. Bradley, head-master of Marlborough College,
writes to the Times on the difficulties of the Endowed
Schools Bill, and applauds the spirit which las
prompted Dr. Temple to demand that Rugby should
be subjected to examination by the proposed Central
Council. lie says that-if the provisions of the new
Act are good for one school, they are good
for all, and it cannot be right that Marlboroagh,
Cheltenham, and other places should be taxed and
exuairollea while RtlabY and ton are left wholly

untouched. -Tr. 13nidIey roolrlvitii anxiety to 1110
working of the new scheme, and under the most
favourable circumstances thinks it would produce
uniformity and monotony. He considers that
too much power is given to the new Council, and it
can hardly be deemed desirable that the whole con-
trol of English schools should be taken out of th;
hands of the masters. He looks with much misgiving
on the position of his own and similar schools under
the new Act. He concludes by declaring that
unless some safeguards of a very important
character are introduced into the bill the masters
and scholars will be losers by the examinations pro-
posed. He is sorry to oppose any part of an Act
brought forward to raise the standard of English
education, but he hopes that the select committee in
whose hands the bill is placed will carefully weigh
all the objections which can be brought against it.
London, England, 1869-04-08

PRUSSIA. dliD SOME,

The attempts of the Prussian Government to cultivate
a good understanding with the Court of Rome are unmis•
takeably eager. Our Rome correspondent notifies I hat
Count Bismarck is very anxious to secure a Papal nuncia•
ture at Berlin. The Duke von Ratibor has been instructed
to bear to the Pope, on the 11th of April, the perscnal
congratulations of King William. The Duke has had an
audience of the King, and is going to Rome for this six vial
purpose. "This marked proof of respectful dtfereuce
given by a Protestant monarch to the Head of act
Catholic Church," says the North Eastern Corresrondacc.
"is made the subject of much comment heie."
London, England, 1869-04-08

JULY.

Kingsbury 9

Bank of England Returns.

Au Account, pursuant to the Act 7th and Bth Victoria,
cap. 32, for the week ending Wednesday, April 7, 1869.

ISSUE DE.

ARTMENT.

Notes issued ....031,238,810

Governmt. Debt..£11,015,100
Other Securities.. 3,984,90
Cold Coin and
Silver Bullio❑

~ 16,238,810

.£31,233,810
BANKING

£31,238,810

Proprietors' Capi-
tal £14,553,000
Rest
Public Deposits
(including Ex-
chequer, Sav-
ings' Banks,
Commissioners
of National
Debt, and Div.
Accounts 1,751,817
Other Deposits 18,803,252
Seven Days and
other Bills 178,099

ePARTMENT.
Governmt. Seen-
rities(including
Dead \Veiglit
Annuity) 714,970,798
Other Securities 18,480,653
Notes 7,264,780
Gold and Silver
Coin

£71,7027526
.C 41,702,526
OEQUE fans, chigt Goa*.
London, England, 1869-04-08

THE COURTS OF LAW.

Mr. LAYARD, in reply to Mr. W. 11. Smith, said that
it was not the intention of the Government to proceed
with the bill during the present session for acquiring
rdditional ground for the hew law courts.

THE FENIANS.—
Mr. C. FOItTESCUE said he had already s'ated on
two occasions that it was not proposed to bring the poli-
tical eonvi ts, who had been pardoned, front Australia et
the public expense. (Hear, hear.) Neither was it the in-
tention of the Government to take steps to remove the
Mayor of Cork front the Commission of the peace.
(Hear, in ar.)
ELPUALISM IN ST. GEOEGE'S-IN-THE-EAST.
Mr. HRUCE, in reply to Mr. Stapleton, said he was
aware now of the procession which had taken place in St.
George's-in-the-East on Good Friday. There was no dis-
tinction made in the law between political and religious
prceessions. When a broach of the peace was anticipated
the police invariably took steps to stop the procession of
whatever nature it was, hut it had not been thought neces-
sary to take any proceedings with respect to th 6 proces-
sion to which the hon. member bad referred. (Hear, hear.)
COLLEGE OF MAINOO
Mr. GLADSTONE said uo department of the Govern-
ment was responsible for the annual reports of the visi-
tors of this college. Inquiry had been institutes, and
when the information was in the possession of the Govern-
ment ho would at once give it to the hon. gentleman
PUNISHMENT OF CHILDREN.

Mr. TAYOR gave notice of calling the attention of the
house to the severe punishment inflicted on two young
children by the magistrates, amongst whom Lord Folke-
stone was one, for stealing a few greens. (Hear, hear.)
PORTPATRICK HARBOUR.

Mr. BRIGHT said he had been informed it would take
in all about £252,112 14s. 7d. to completely repair Port-
patrick Harbour ; and whether that large sum should be
laid out was a matter to be considered.
AFFGRANISTAN.

Mr. GLADSTONE said no arrangements had been en-
tered into by the Indian Government for the payment of
a subsidy to the Ameer of Affganistan. Be had asked the
hon. gentleman opposite on public grounds to postpone his
motion on Central Asia until certain matters now in nego-
tiation ha I been completed.
Mr. EAST WICK with much regret assented to the
preposal of the right hon. gentleman, although he did not
see how it could prove detrimental to the Government of
the country.
London, England, 1869-04-08

RUPTUREB.—BY ROYAL LETTERS PATENT
G1;611.,t Exhibitions
WHITE'S 111 1)c, -k.z.vr- LEVER TRUSS
effective 1
verteeteu flue, rantolv- ;
Lif:3_s_ll ainr.1.1864!) iusoalltohweednbioysut
iYe Hundred
the curative treatment of HERNIA. The use ortm-in
spring, so often hurtful id its effects, is here avoided— a
soft bandage being worn round the body, while the requi-
site resisting power is supplied by the lloc-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 bad, and the truce, which can-
rot fail to fit, forwardei 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., 268. 6d., and 31s. 6d. Postage,
is. A Double Truss, 31s. 6d., 425., and 525. 6d. Postage,
Is. 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
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NJ KNEE-CAPS, &c., for Varicose Veins and all cases
of Weakness and Swelling of the Legs, Sprains, etc. 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.

EUROPEAN ASSURANCE SOCIETY.
Empowered by Special Act of Parliament.
For Life Assurance, Annuities, and Guarantee of Fidelity in
Situations of Trust.
Chairman— General Sir Fa'manic SMITH, K.H., F.R.S.
Policies payable during Life--Indisputable—Not liable to
Forfeiture.
Annual Income exceeds Three Hundred and Fifty Thousand
Pounds.
The Annuity Tables, offering special advantages to Annuitants,
and full particulars of the popular Principles of this Society, will
be found in the New Prospectus, which will be forwarded to
applicants post free.

HENRY LAKE, General Manager.
316, Regent-street, and 17, Waterloo-place Pall-mall, London.

ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY.
READ OFFICES:
Royal Insurance Buildings Lombard-street, London.
Royal Insurance Buildings North John-street, Liverpool.
CAPITAL, TWO MILLIONS STERLING.
Total Annual Revenue exceeds £Boo,noo
Accumulated Funds in hand £1,500,000
LIFE DEPARTMENT.
Life and Annuity Funds.... ..............
SPECIAL ADVANTAGES—
Exemption of Assured from Liability of Partnership.
BoNusits among the largest ever declared by any Company.
Profits divided every five years.
All new Life Insurances now effected will become entitled
to an Increased Share of the Profits.
FIRE DEPARTMENT.
Premiums in 1867 £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. MoLAREN, Manager.
JOHN B. JOHNSTON, Secretary in London.
London, England, 1869-04-08

IMPERIAL PARLIAMENT

HOUSE OF COMAIONS.—YESTERDAY.
The SPEAKER took the chair at 12 o'clock.
LICE NSING BEER HOUSES.
Mr. KAVANAGII asked the Chief Secretary for Ire-
land whether• he would Abject to have the provisions of
the bill to amend the law for licensing beerhouses ex-
tended to Ireland.

Mr. C. FORTESCUE said he had examined the bill now
before the House with a view to ascertain whether its
provisions could be extended t.) Ireland, but he thought it
somewhat premature at present, before the bill had passed
through committee, to state whether it would be better to
make the bill applicable to, or to legislate separately for
Ireland.
London, England, 1869-04-08

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GREAT NORTHERN HOSPITAL,
Caledonian-road, Islington N.
Supported by Voluntary Contributions.
This Hospital has relieved 481954 patients since it was
establish eclat King's-cross in 186. Patients are admitted
free.
Bankers—Messrs. Barnet, Lloyds, and Co., 60, Lombard-
street, Messrs. Ransom and Bouverle, 1, Pall-mall.--Hon.
Sec., F. Smith. Esa. 080. REID, Seo.