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London, England, 1869-01-14

£498,395 15 11
Profit and loss, balance
of account ............... 46,070 13 3
Total income..

. .........

544,46 G 9 2

£1,317,207 2 11

CR. CHARGE OF THE YEAR
Dividend to proprietors
Claims on decease of lives
assured ..................£265,523 13 5
Additions to those under
participating policie.. 22,816 4 7
Policies surrendered.... 28,642 11 3
Re-assurances, new ...... 3,270 15 4
Ditto, old 50,365 0 8

£370,618 5 3
Commission 11,702 15 0
Medical fees 751 16 2
Income tax .............. 2,215 4 7
Expenses of manage-
ment 15,489 8 5

400,777 9 5

Total charge
Balance of account, 30th June, 1868 907,552 8 6

GREAT NORTHERN HOSPITAL,
Caledonian-road, Islington, N.

Supported by Voluntary Contributions.
This Hospital has relieved 481,954 patients since it was
establisbee at King's-cross in 1856. Patients are admitted
free

Bankers -Messrs. Barnet, Lloyds, and Co., 60, Lombard-
street, Messrs. Ransom and Bonvene, 1, Pall-malL—Hon.
Sec., / Smith. Esa. GEO. REID, Sec.
London, England, 1869-01-14

Now ready, at all the Libraries, in 3 vols.,

THE CROWN OF A LIFE.
ißy the Author of " Agnes Tremorne."
" A very good novel. It is healthy in tone, skilful in execu-
tion, and interesting in its story."--Post.
"A noble story. It is intensely interesting."—Star.
Hurst and Blackett, Publishers, 13, Great Marlborough-street.
London, England, 1869-01-14

THE GMRALTAR QUESTION.

Captain Frankland states that he has delayed the
expression of his opinions on this point until he
could find time to consider the letter of Admiral
Grey. lle is decidedly opposed to the Admiral's
suggestion, and believes that it would cost so much
to make the proposed harbour for Ceuta that no one
could advise its prosecution when it came to be
considered. —ltia__vetv_..clobtful if
London, England, 1869-01-14

lIE METROPOLITAN CONVALESCENT
INSTITUTION.

President—His Grace the Duke of WELLINGTON.
Treasurers—The Right Hon. Russell Gurney, M.P., and
Col. W. F. Grant.
DONATIONS and SUBSCRIPTIONS are earnestly
solicited, to enable the Board to moot the greatly increased
expenditure of this old Charity. 240 adults are received
at Walton ; 80 children at Mitcham and }Tendon.
Bankers—London Joint-Stock Bank, Pall-mall.
CHARLES HOLMES, Secretary.
Office, 32, Sackville-street, Piccadilly.
London, England, 1869-01-14

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

square.
Price ls. 6d., 2s. 6d., and ss. per can.

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
No lady or gentleman should be without it.

Sold in Bottles, 2s. Gd.
Hair Restored and Baldness Prevented by

NICOLL'S ELECTRIC HAIR REGENERATOR
FOR LADIES AND GENTLEMEN.
In Bottles, 2s. 6d.
NICOLL'S GOLDEN TINCTURE FOR LADIES.
For giving a Brilliant Golden Shade to Hair of any colour, in
Bottles, Is. Gd. each.
NICOLL'S CELEBRATED DEPILATORY.

For removing superflous 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. 6d.
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London, England, 1869-01-14

THE WELLINGTON, 54, St. James's-street,
S.W.
DINNER from the joint, with vegetable, bread, el.eese, and
attendance, 2s.
SET DINNER, including soup, fish, joints, and sweets, with
attendance, 3s.
The WELLING roN DLNNER, a most recherché dinner, with
dessert and attendance, Is.
A comfortable SMOKING ROOM, and the best BILLIARD
ROOM in London.
London, England, 1869-01-14

CIVIL SER VICE OF INDIA.

CANDIDATES intending to present themselves
at the Open Competition, commencing on March 16, 1869,
are reminded that Certificates of Birth, Health, and Character
should be sent to the Secretary to the Civil Service Commis-
sioners, London, S.W., on or before the Ist of February. Regu-
lations may be obtained on application.
London, England, 1869-01-14

THE GROWTH OF LARGE TOWNS

It is estimated by the Registrar-General that by
the middle of the present year, London—that is to
sly, the province of houses lying between Hamp-
stead on the north and Sydenhem on the south, Bow
on the east ::nil Hammersmith on the west, and com-
prising 122 square miles—will have a population of
3,170,754. At the beginning of the century the
population was under a million. Bristol has increased
from 137,000 in 1851 to 169,000 now. Bir-
mingham has 361,000 inhabitants, an increase
of 61,000 in eighteen years. Liverpool
has increiksei by more than double that number, and
has 509,000 inhabitants. Manchester has not in-
cre::sed nearly so much, but still it has the respect-
able number of 371,000 inhabitants; and if to this we
add the popul Aim of Salford, 120,000, we find that
the joint boroughs are not far behind the capital of
the Mersey. Sheffield has nearly a quarter of a
million inhabitants, having increased more than
100,000 in eighteen years. Bradford has 138,000,
Leeds 253,010, Hull 127,000, an increase of nearly
50 per cent. upon the population of 1851. Newcastle-
on-Tyne has increased by nearly that proportion,
viz., from 88,000 to 130,000. The relative density
of these large towns is shown by the following
arrangement :—Sheffield has 10.5 persons per
acre; Leeds has 11.7 ; Bradford has 21.0; Sal-
ford, 23.1 ; Newcastle, 24.5 ; Hull, 35• G ; Bristol,
36.1 ; -London, 40.7 ; Birmingham, 46.1; Manchester,
82.7 ; and Liverpool, 99.7. The population of all
these towns put together does not reach that of
London by 752,622.
London, England, 1869-01-14

THEATRE-ROYAL, HAYMARKET

THIS EVENING, A HERO OF ROMANCE. Messrs. Buck
stone, Sothern, Compton, Chippendale. &c.; Mesdames Ada
Cavendish, Chippendae, Burke, Fitzwilliam, &c Concluding
with THE FRIGHTFUL H IR: Messrs. Compton. Kendal,
Buckstone, jun., Weathersby, &c.; Mesdames Wright, Burke,
Gwynn, ea, Commene. at 7.
London, England, 1869-01-14

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

VERY CHOICE PALE DRY SHERRY, 30s.
per dcz. ; D. G. Gordon's Shipping ; Splendid
Golden ditto Ns.; Good Dinner Sherry 188._

Creaming • Champagne (Carte Blanche) Epernay 425.
per doz.; Pints 245. • Half-pints, for Ladies, los.
THE WINE CELIAR.-25 dozen of Port, Sherry, and
Champagne assorted, or all Port or Sherry, at 278. per
dozen ; 50 dozen, 255. 6d.; 100 do., 245. ; binned without
extra charge. All carriage paid.

ASHLEY and CO., 4-Ohnick-street, Covent-garden.
The cheapest in the kingdom.
London, England, 1869-01-14

PROFESSOR DEESLY ON TIIE WORKING CLASSES.

If Professor Beesly has one firm conviction it is
that trades unions are the greatest blessings to the
working man which this modern age has produced.
So strongly does he defend these institutions even
" in their darkest hour," that Punch some time since
inserted a"t" in his name. The Professor
has been giving utterance at Bradford to
eulogies on his beloved organisation. Co-operation
was a mighty fine thing in its way, but it
had nothing to trades unions. The tendency
of co-operation was to increase the number of
small capitalists, who would - ultimately become
supports of the great capitalists. lle looked to
trades unions as the means that would give the
greatest amount of permanent good to the workman.
He defended unionism on the ground that it had a
tendency not only to benefit the good workman, but
to raise up the middle-class and inferior workman,
to give a stability to wages, and to prevent those
fluctuations of wages which had a tendency to
unsettle the habits of the artisans.
MAILS TO AMERICA.

The First Lord of the Treasury has received a
memorial from merchants of London respecting the
new arrangements for the mails to the United States.
The memorialists call attention to what they term
the extraordinary conduct of the Post Office in not
renewing the contract with the Hamburg-American
Company,whose boats left every Friday, and are among
the fastest afloat; while they have concluded a new con-
tract with the Cunard Company for a mail by their
aloes cargo boats on Tuesday. The memorialistshold
that the payment of so large a sum—i:3o,ooo a year
—in addition to the sum paid for the Cunard
New York service, for the conveyance (Jf mails by
slow cargo-boats, is a scandalous waste of the public
money. All the other contracts for the American
mail service are paid for by the weight actually
carried, but the contracts with the Cunard Company
and the Inman and Halifax line are the only ones
where a fixed sum is paid ; so that every other line
has an inducement to maintain a high rate of
speed, which is entirely wanting in the case of the
Cunard Company. The merchants are much
amazed that the Hamburg-American Company has
no contract this year, and have consequently gone to
Havre instead of Southampton, as their port of call.
It appears that the rates paid by the British Post
Office are at least double those paid by
the United States for the same services.
It would be a great boon to those interested
in the American trade if the Hamburg-Am etic o
Company d be induced to resume the v. •a'44
voyages from Southampton. earrying. the •

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morning mails, and the merchants presume that they
would be willing to do so on reasonable terms, as they
have the mail contract for 1869 with the United
States Government, bringing the Tuesday mail from
N CNN' York.
London, England, 1869-01-14

This day is Published,

THE DUBLIN REVIEW. New Series.
No. 23. Frice Gs.

CONTENTS:
I. Senior's Irish Voyages.
D. Theories on Developement of the Faith.
111. The Jesuits in Canada.
IV. Principles of Catholic Higher Education.
V. The Church and the Emperor Napoleon I.
VI. Church Music and Church Choirs.
VII. The Orthodoxy of Pope Honorius.
VIII. Ireland and the New Ministry.
IX. Notices of Books :—The Acts of the Council of Baltimore;
Professor Yonge's Life of Lord Liverpool; Mr. Ffoulke's
Letter to Archbishop Manning; Mr. Buckley's Life of
Father (,'Leary, &c., &c.
London: Burns, Oates, and Co., 17 and 18, Portman-street, and
and 63, Paternoster-row.
London, England, 1869-09-28

vice, on the contrary, is to have the courage to
be ignorant of a great number of things in
order that you may avoid the calamity of
being ignorant of everything." (Cheers and
laughter.) To this I would superadd a little
truth, which holds equally good of my own life and
of the life of every eminent man I have ever known.
The one serviceable, safe, certain, remunerative,
attainable quality in every study and in every
pursuit is the quality of attention. My invention
or imagination, such as it is, I can most truthfully
assure you would never have served me as it has but
for the habit of commonplace, humble, patient,
daily toiling, drudging attention. Genius, vivacity,
quicknessof perception, and brilliancy in the associa-
tion of ideas—such mental qualities, like the secret
of the apparition of the armed head in " Macbeth,"
will not be commanded; but attention, after due
term of submissive service, always will. Like cer-
tain plants which the poorest peasant may grow on
the poorest soil, it can be cultivated by anyone,
and it is certain in its own good season to bring
forth flower and fruit. (Hear, hear, and applause.)
I cannot but reflect how often you have probably
heard within these walls one of the foremost men,
and certainly one of the best (if not the very
best) speakers in England. (Cheers.) I could
not say to myself, when I began just now
in Shakspere's line, " I will be bright and
shining gold"—(cheers and laughter)—but I could
and did say to myself, " I will be as easy and as
natural as I possibly can, because my heart has long
been in my [subject, and I bear an old love
towards Birmingham and towards Birmingham men
and women." The ring I now wear was a Bir-
mingham gift; and if by rubbing it I could raise
the spirit that was obedient to Aladdin's ring, I
assure you that my first instructions to the geni on
the spot would be to place himself at Birming-
ham's disposal in the best of causes. (Cheers.)
On the motion of Mr. G. DIXON, M.P., a vote of
thanks was passed to Mr. Dickens ; and the assem-
bly separated.
London, England, 1869-09-28

THE AUSTRIAN EXCITANGR.

The Austrian Exchange is still very much agitated.
Extraordinary rumours prevail which naturally produce ex-
traordinary fluctuations. Few actual failures have how-
ever, occurred. The regular banking firms have felt the
crisis less than the outsiders, though the stress of money
is felt everywhere. Money was at one time so easy, and
the price of securities so high, that everyone thought he
had the philosopher's stone within reach. Everyone bought
securiM,. an ,liffercntial speculation, c, by 'lepositing
them w' 1 ank or othcr which b • -;.ons upon
them up to 70 or 80 per cent. of their daily market value.
Now, as securities sink in value, and the possessors are
unable to pay the difference between the loan raised
upon them and their depreciated market value, the con-
sequence is a forced salo and a further depreciation of the
securities. - -
London, England, 1869-09-28

THAMES.

REFUSING TO PAY A RAILWAY FARE.—Timothy Sullivan,
an Irish labourer, aged 34 years, who said he had been on
the hop, was brought before Mr. Benson charged with re-
fusing to pay the fare from Tilbury to London, and with
atealing a ticket belonging to the North London Railway
Company.
George Barry, constable in the servico of the Great
Eastern Railway Company, said that an influx of hop
pickers from Gravesend arrived at the Stepney junction
terminus last night from Tilbury, and among them was
the prisoner, who had no railway ticket, and whose fare
as demanded. He told the prisoner he must pay, which
ho refused to do, and went behind a collector. Near to
him was a box containing used-up tickets and half-tickets
of the North London, Blackwell, Tilbury and Southend
Railways. The prisoner was seen to put his hand in the
box and draw forth a ticket.

The prisoner said the ticket was given to him at Tilbury
after he had crossed over from Gravesend. Ile paid ls.
4d. for it.

- -
David Roof, a newspaper boy, said that he saw the pri-
soner take out a ticket from the box.

Barry—lt is a ticket from Camden-town to Stepney.
The prisoner said ho lost his Gravesend ticket, and took
another which he thought was all the same.
Mr. Benson said ho did not believe the prisoner paid his
fare at all at Gravesend. If he had lost his ticket and had
no money to pay for another ho ought to have given his
name and address, to enable the railway company to sum-
mon him for the amount of his railway fare. Ile fined the
prisoner 10s., and in default of payment committed the
prisoner for seven days.
London, England, 1869-09-28

QAMARITAN FREE HOSPITAL for WOMEN
and CHILDREN, Lower Seymour-street., Portman-
square. The only free Hospital for diseases of women
2,746 patients wero treated last month without letters of
recommendation. Subscriptions and donations are much
needed ,and will be received by Messrs. Hatchard, Picca-
dilly ; Si r Samuel Scott, Bart.; Messrs. Barclay, Coutts,
Glyn, Ransom ; and by the Secretary.
London, England, 1869-09-28

EUROPEAN ASSURANCE SOCIETY.
Empowered by Special Act of Parliament.
For Life Assurance, Annuities, and Guarantee of Fidelity in
Situations of Trust.
Chairman— General Sir FREDERIC Surrrf, F.R.S.
Policies payable during Life—lndisputable—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.
816, Regent-street, and 17, Waterloo-place Pall mall, London.

LONDON FEVER. HOSPITAL is the only
institution in the Metropolis for the treatment and
prevention of contagious fevers.
CONTRIBUTIONS will be gratefully received by
Messrs. Dimsdale and Co., 50, Oornhill ; Messrs. Drum-
mond, Charing-cross ; Messrs. Coutts, Strand ; Messrs.
Hoare, Fleet-street ; and by the Secretary, at the Hospital,
Liverpool-road, Islington, N.
London, England, 1869-09-28

MARLBOROUGH-STREET.

A SCENE AT THE " ALAMERA" MUSIC HALL.—Mr.
John Bartholomew, a farmer, near Acton, was charged be-
fore Mr. Tyrrwhitt with assaulting Thomas Lissman, a
waiter, at the Alhambra Music Hall.
The complainant said that between 10 and 11 the pre-
vious night, the prisoner and his friend came in, and had
brandies and lemonade, and gave him half-a•crown in
payment. Ile put down the change, 6d., and the prisoner's
friend said, " I suppose you want something," and on hid
saying "Thank you," he replied, " Then you won't got
it." Ho asked the prisoner's friend how he expected ho
could live, and the prisoner's friend then made an exhi-
bition of his gold. Ho advised hint not to do so, or
he might get robbed, and he then took out a roll of notes,
and selecting one, he believed for £5O, asked him to smell
it. The prisoner then said that sooner than be robbed he
would kill any one. He told the prisoner he had better
not do so, and the prisoner then said that he had called
him a fool, and struck him in the eye, bleeding it.
Mr. Tyrwhitt said there was no wonder that women of
the town cruised about such places when men like the one
described were to be found.
Daniel Palmer, 54 o', said that on taking the prisoner
into custody he admitted striking the complainant, saying
that he was sorry that he had done so.
The witness showed the manner in which he exhibited
his gold and notes, and Mr. Tyrwhitt (after telling him
that he had better take care of them) said he thought,
under the circumstances, a fine of ss. amply sufficient.

WESTMINSTER.
►SINGULAR AFTLICATION UNDER VIM MATRIMONIAL
CAUSES AcT.—A young French woman applied to the
presiding magistrate for a protection order under the fol-
lowing peculiar circumstances :
Applicant said that her husband was a seaman in the
merchant service. She now applied for a protection order
against her husband because he had deserted her. He bad
returned from a long voyage six weeks since, and landed
at Liverpool.

Mr. Arnold—You complain that he has deserted you.

Applicant—l do. -
Mr. Arnold—He is a sailor. I can't see that his going
to sea, which is following his lawful calling, can bo deemed
running away and deserting you.
Applicant—He was at Liverpool and never came home
to me.

Hr. Arnold—l cannot possibly call this a desertion. I
must decline to grant your application.
London, England, 1869-09-28

THE ASSOCIATION for the WELFARE of
the BLIND, 210, Oxford-street, and 127, Euston-road.
Patroness—Her Most Gracious Majesty the QUEEN.
This Institution affords employment in various ways to
172 blind men and women.
Pensions to various amounts 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.

(NE HUNDRED & SEVENTY DESTITUTE
ORPHAN OHILDREN aro being maintained In the
ROYAL ALBERT ORPH XN ASYLUM, at the moderato rate
of £25 per annum each. Funds greatly needed.
CHARLES A. WALKER, Secretary
Office, 54, Cheapside, London, E.O

GREAT NORTHERN HOSPITAL
Calodonian-road, Islington, N.

Supported by Voluntary Contributions.
This Hospital has relieved 481,954 patients since it was
establisbee at King's-cross in 1856. Patients aro admitted
free.

Bankers—Messrs. Barnet, Lloyds, and Co., 60, Lombard-
street, Messrs. Ransom and Bonverie, 1, Pall-mall.—Hon,
See.. Y. Smith. Esa. GEo. REID, Sec.
London, England, 1869-09-28

11 RKE7 8-7 1118 BAY Y.

LIVERPOOL COTTON MARKET.
Sept. 28.—Sales probably 8,000 bales. The market
steady.

The New York, Tribune says :—" There is, we
are told, a coloured gentleman at Saratoga, officiating with
credit as barber at one of the great hotels, who is an
Alderman of the Federal Metropolis. When, 0 when,
shall New York have an Alderman who makes his living
thus honourably and honestly."
London, England, 1869-09-28

THE BEST REMEDY FOR INDIGESTION.

NORTON'S CAMOMILE PILLS are confi-
dently recommended as a simple but certain
Remedy for Indigestion, which is the cause of nearly all
the diseases to which we are subject, being a medicine so
uniformly grateful and beneficial that it is with justice
railed the " Natural Strengthener of the Human Stomach.'
" Norton's Fills" act as a powerful tonic and gentle ape-
rient; are mild in their operation, safe under any cir-
Jumstances, and thousands of persons can now boar testi-
mony to the benefits to be derived from their use, as they
have been a never-failing Family Friend for upwards of
20 years.

Sold in bottles at ls. 1 d., 2s. 9d., and Us. each, in
every town in the kingdom.____

CAUTION.

Be sure to ask for "NORTON'S PILLS," and do not
be persuaded to purchase any of the various imitations
which have sprung up in consequence of the success of
, Norton's Camomile Pills."

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

HENRY B. INGRAM, Secretary.

QEAMEN'S HOSPITAL (the Dreadnought), off
Greenwich, for Sick and Diseased Seamen of All
Nations, wbo are received without any recomendation.
The Committee require upwards of £4,500 annually
from voluntary bounty to meet the expenditure of this
Hospital.
SUBSCRIPTIONS will be most thankfully received by
Messrs. Williams, Deacon, and Co., bankers, Birchin-
lane ; and at the Society's offices, 86, King William-street,
E.C., by

S. EEMBALL COOK, Secretary.
Qualification for a Governor, 21. a. annually ; Life
Governor, £lO 10a.
London, England, 1869-09-28

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inform his customers, and the Licensed Victuallers in genera
that he has been appointed Agent to the above-named paper in
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or country.
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Wright's, and M'Call's Guides. All the Daily Papers, Magazines,
and Periodicals as soon as published. Agent for the Joint-Stock
Coal Company. Orders by post attended to.

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THEATRE -ROYAL DRURY- L ANE.
etole Lessee and Manager, Mr. F. B. Chatterton.
Tms EVENING, at 7, BELLES OF THE KITCHEN. At 8,
FORMOSA : Messrs. Barrett, H Irving, David Fisher, Brittain,
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London, England, 1869-09-28

VACATION UTTERANCES.

The members for Oldham, Mr. Hibbert ana Mr.
Platt, have been addressing their constituents on
things in general. Mr. Hibbert kept principally to
home affairs, while Mr. Platt traversed, the se', and
took Paris, China, and America under his special
protection. Both referred to the recent resuscitation
of the controversy between Free Trade and Protec-
tion, and it is to be hoped their arguments and illus-
trations may have some effect on the recalcitrant
northmen. In speaking of general politics Mr.
Hibbert said very justly that two of the most impor-
tant questions of the future were popular education
and the Ballot. We could not afford to have our
children uneducated if we were to compete with
other nations; and if they could not be educated by
the will and permission of their own parents, the
State must interfere. As for the Ballot, he believed
a satisfactory conclusion would be arrived at beforo
the approaching session was at an end. Mr. Platt's
speech was chiefly in reference to the French Treaty,
of which he gave some interesting particulars, as he
had joined Mr. Cobden in Pans. Mr. Cobden
wrote for him to come over, telling him
to keep the object of his ;journey a secret
even from his wife. While in consultation at
Paris he often heard the Emperor express his
desire to convince the English people that he wanted
peace. "It is foolish," he said, "to talk about
French invasion ; the last thing I should think of
would be war with England." He was ready, he said,
to enter into a personal treaty of commerce, though
the Chambers would not agree to one." "If we once,"
he added, " begin to trade together, I hope the future
will see us live in peace and harmony."
London, England, 1869-09-28

Orders by post punctually attended to

WII O'S GR AINGER? LICENSED
VICTUALLERS' TOBACCONIST, SHEPHERD'S-BUSH.
The SPORTING EDITION of "THE SUN " can be seen at
GR A INGER'S Establishment, as above, every evening by Eight
o'clock.
London, England, 1869-09-28

THE BETTING MANIA.

What is described as " a somewhat novel move-
ment" is said to be contemplated in the sporting
world. The rumour goes that it is intended to present
to Parliament a petition praying for a measure to
legalise betting, and to award licenses to commission
firms, upon guaranteeing by sureties their responsibi-
lity and solvency. It is exceedingly unlikely that an
effort to legalise tho pernicious practice of betting
will be seriously made ; still more unlikely that, if
made, it will be granted by the Houses of Parlia-
ment. Would it not be better to adopt a different
course, and shut up betting clubs altogether ?
London, England, 1869-09-28

EAGLE INSURANCE COMPANY,
LONDON.
REPORT OF THE DIRECTORS,
For the Year ending 30th June, 1869, read at the Annual
General Meeting of Proprietors, 13th August, 1869,
WILLIAM FREDERICK DE LA RUE, ESQ., Deputy-
Chairman of the Company, in the Chair.
The Report which the directors have now to submit to
the proprietor differs in its tenor but little save in one or
two particular from that laid before then, in 1868.
fhe income of the year, it will be seen, amounts t
£510,499 18s., and the total charge to £445,077 10s. 9d
The difference, £95,422 7s. 3d., added to the balance of
the surplus fund at the commencement of the financial
year, raised that item to X 1,002,974 15s. 9d., its present
amount.

SURPLUS FUND ACCOUNT, JUNE 30, 1869.
INCOME OF THE YEAR.
X 8. d.

X s. d

DR.
Balance of account, 30th
June, 1868 907,t52 8 6
Premiums on new assur-
ances
Ditto on old ditto 357,988 7 0

371,548 12 1
Interest from investments 120,959 12 10

492,508 4 11

550,499 18 0

£!,448,052 6 6

436,187 6 9

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NEWS and SPORTING INTELLIGENCE, by II W HARRIS,
Newspaper Agent, 4, Blackfriars-road, London, S.

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delivers the LATE EDITION of "THE SUN " at the earliest
possible moment after leaving the press. He is able to deliver
Copies it. Town, the Suburbs, and in many parts of the country
at a comparatively early hour the same evening, say 40 miles 17
0.45 o'clock
London, England, 1869-09-28

THE EUROPEAN ASSURANCE COMPANY.

Some few days since we noticed a letter to the
Daily News from Mr. P. W. Clayden, in which he
brought a serious charge against the directors of the
European. Believing that the society was nearing
its destruction, he applied for his policy, for which he
was offered the sum of £3O 18s. 3d. He immediately
returned an answer accepting the money, when he
was informed that the directors had determined not
to oiler any more quotations for the acceptance of
policies. The " Interim head of the Surrender
Department " has since written to Mr. Clayden,
stating that whilst there would be no more oilers for
policies, the directors would agree to pay him the
amount agreed upon. It is stated that a mistake was
made through the senior of the department being
away on leave, his place being taken by an assistant.
Mr. Clayden states that he has no hesitation in accePt-
ing the cheque and gil ing up his policy.
London, England, 1869-09-28

C- - OMPAGNIE GENERALE TRANSAT-
LANTIQUE.
4, Rue de la Paix Paris. -
FRENCH MAIL STEAMERS.
NEW YORK.
Leave evory 14 days, from Havre and Brost, for Now;York.
RATES OF PASSAGE.
From Hams or BREST to NEW YORK.
First Class 7OO fr.
Second Class 425 fr.
Third Class .. 275 fr.
From Paris to New York, via Havre or Brest, including
railway ticket, 725 fr. ; second class, 440 fr. ; third class
285 fr. 1
London, England, 1869-09-28

52. Fleet-street. At home from 10 till 5.

DR. KING'S DANDELION and QUININE
LIVER PILLS (Without Mercury)
The very best remedy for
BILE, WIND, INDIGESTION, ACIDITY, HEADACHE,
HEARTBURN, &c.,
And acknowledged by many eminent surgeons to be tho safest
and mildest pills for every constitution.
In boxes at 15.10., 2s. 9d., and 4s. 6d., at all chemists.

Total Existing Assurances £4,473,023 Os. Od,
Total Annual Incomo 173,545 98. 7d,
Total Invested Capital 1,693,975 ls. 6d,

For the year ended 31st May, 1869, 315 proposals, as-
suring £274,540, and yielding in annual premiums £9,383
16s. 6d., were completed ; and £88,482 13s. Id. was (not-
withstanding the large reductions made by Bonus iD every
fifth year from 1831 to 1866, both inclusive) added to the
Fund accumulating for the purpose of meeting future
claims.

Prospectuses, Accounts of Bonus, &c., &c., to be had at
the Office, on application personally, or by letter ; also a
Pamphlet by the Rev. J. Hodgson, called " Notes on Life
Assurance," containing explanations on various interest-
ing points.
Clergymen and their Wives, and the relations of Clergy-
men and of their Wives, are invited to make Life Assur-
ances in this Society.
London, England, 1869-09-28

nII. SCOTT'S BILIOUS and LIVER PILLS.
A NEVER-FAILING REMEDY.—Prepared with-
out any mercurial ingredient, will be found invaluable to
all who suffer from bilious and liver complaints, indiges-
tion, wind, spasms, giddiness, dizziness of the eyes, &c.
For habitual costiveness, as a family aperient medicine,
and as a purifier of the blood, they are truly excellent ;
mild in their operation and grateful to the stomach, they
create appetite, promote digestion, and strengthen the
whole nervous system.—Prepared only and sold by W.
Lambert, chemist, 8, King William-street, Charing-cross,
London, and by most druggists, in boxes, is. lid., and
three times the quantity in one, 2s. Pd. Be sure to ask for
Dr. Scott's Bilious and Liver Pills. The genuine are in
a square green package, with "William Lambert, 8, King
William-street, Charing-cross," engraved on the Govern-
ment stamp.
London, England, 1869-09-28

HOSPITAL for DISEASES of die THROAT,
Golden-square, W.
President—His Grace the Duke of GRAFTON.
ThobCommittee of Management earnestly APPEAL for
FUNDS to help them to meet the heavy current expenses.
Upwards of 18,000 poor persons have boon relieved in the
last six years.

GEORGE WOOD, Secretary.
London, England, 1869-09-28

THE LONDON SURGICAL HOME for
Respect-
ability upon a weekly DISEASES and ACCIDENTS of WOMEN, for
the Reception of Gentlewomen and Females of
of Mr. Baker Brown.
The private medical attendants of the patients are
invited to visit them, and to meet in consultation before
payment. Under the management
treatment.

Full particulars can be obtained on application to the
Lady-Superintendent, 18 Stanley-terrace, Notting-hill,
W. ; or to Mr. Baker Brown, 136, llarley-street, W.
London, England, 1869-09-28

THE NEW LAW OF EVIDENCE.

In a letter to the Star, Mr. J. G. Irolyoake com-
ments on the recently-passed Evidence Amendment
Bill, which, ho says, is as important to all habituated
to independent thought as the late Reform Bill was
to outlying politicians. The Reform Bill enfranchised
the citizen—the Evidence Amendment Bill has
enfranchised personal conviction. Mr. Ifolyoake
observes that he has never taken an oath in his life,
and for thirty years, during which time ho has been
interested in public affairs, he has been an outlaw on
that ground, and suffered many civil disabilities.
London, England, 1869-09-28

FAREWELL DINNER TO LORD NAPIER.

On the 28th of August a farewell dinner was given
to Lord Napier at Poonah, on the occasion oof his
resigning the command of the Bombay army. In
returning thanks for his health being proposed, Lord
Napier said that the campaign at Gwalior first made
him acquainted with the portions of the Bombay
army which distinguished themselves in Central
India, and that he accepted with pride the command
with which the Queen had honoured him. lle paid
a high taibute to the merits of the several portions
of the army. The artillery distinguished
themselves greatly, and the infantry displayed a
unity of organisation and economy which carried
them unchanged from clime to clime, and held them
ready at a word for duty, whether for burning
India or the snows of Canada. Addressing his
friends in the native army, Lord Napier expressed
his confidence in their loyalty, and said that the
native army of to-clay was capable of doing as much as
had been done by its predecessors. When ho ap-
proached the word farewell many thoughts of a
long career of forty years in India crowded upon him.
He compared the India of to-day with the
India of his first acquaintance, and came to the con-
clusion that the changes they had regretted were for
the best. Life was for the pr sent and the future,
and not for the past. In conclusion, he entreated his
friends to do their best to carry out the new system,
and to take every opportunity to educate the soldiers,
and place due responsibility- upon the officers of the
native army.
London, England, 1869-09-28

GLOBE THEATRE-ROYAL.
Proprietor, Mr. Sefton Parry.

THIS EVENING, at 7, BREACH OF PROMISE.
A t 8.15. Mr. T. W. Robertson's new Comedy, In three acts,
entitled PROGRESS: Messrs. Billington, 11. Neville, J. Clarke,
Parselle, Westland, E. Marshall ; Mesdames Lydia Foote,
Hughes, Berend, and Mrs. Stephens.

HOLBORN THEATRE-ROYAL.
Sole Lessee and Manager, BARRY SULLIVAN.

THIS EVENING, at 7 o'clock, a new and original sketch, by
Harry Lemon, Esq , called WAIT FOR AN ANSWER.
After which, at 7.45 will be produced, with new scenery, fur-
niture, and appointments, a new Comedy, in three acts, by
Thomas Morton, Esq., entitled PLAIN ENGLISH, in which
Messrs Parry Sullivan, George Honey, J. C. Cowper, W. H.
Stephens, D. Evans, Charles H orsman, Lin Rayne, Cotte, Dyas,
W. Arthur, Mrs. Hermann Vezin, Miss Jane Rignold, and Miss
II oward will appear.
To conclude with the Musical Fa►ce of THE WATERMAN.
The magnificent new scenery by Mr. Julian Hicks; the furni
ture and upholstery by Mr. James Lyon.
Acting Manager—AMoßY SULLIVAN.
London, England, 1869-09-28

EAST CHESHIRE ELECTION.

Sir Edward Watkin and Mr. Brookes are still
engaged in " stumping " the Eastern Division of
Cheshire. Both sides express confidence in their
success, although it can scarcely be a matter of doubt
on which side victory will lie. The high Sheriff has
fixed the nomination to take place at Macclesfield, on
Wednesday, October 6; the polling will come off on
the following Saturday.
London, England, 1869-09-28

GLOBE THEATRE-ROYAL.

THIS ErintiNG, at 7, BREACH OF PROMISE. At 8.15, the
new Comedy, PROGRESS: Messrs. Billington, H. Neville, J.
Clarke, Parsello, Westland, E. Marshall; Mesdames Lydia
Foote, Hughes, Berend, and Mrs. Stephens.

THEATIIE-ROYAL, lIOLBORN,
Tins EVENING, at 7, WAIT FOR AN ANSWER. After which,
PLAIN ENGLISH: Mr. Barry Sullivan, Mrs. I 3 ermann vezin,
&c. And THE WATER \IAN.

ROYAL STRAND THEATRE.
Sole Lessee and Manageress, Mrs.Swanborongh.
'him EVENING, at 7.30, AMONG Til E BREAKERS: Mr
Clarke. With THE TOODLES. And THF FIELD OF THE
CLOTH OF (TOLD.

ROYAL AL TIANIB R A PALACE. THREE BALLETS
Promenade Concert. Band of 60. Begin at 8. Is. Box-office
o pen from II to 4.

CHRISTY MINSTRELS. St. James's Hall, Every Night, at 8
Wednesdays and Saturdays, at 3 9, n d 8 all the year round.

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

t t-5.7
4(
1 /
:78.J 44-4:4
London, England, 1869-09-28

POPAHINE MEGE JOZEAU. Prepared by
CLERET, French Chemist, In. Rue Montmartre, Paris.
In chronic or recent diseases a cure is effected on an ave-
rage of six days. Approved by the Paris Physieilns'
Academy. Paris Hospitals have awarded a Gold Medal
to the Author.

Depot for England—G. JOZEAU, I rench Chemist, 49
Haymarket, W.
London, England, 1869-09-28

some years ago.

THE POTATO CROP.—The following is Professor
Muckman's opinion of this year's potato crop :—"Potatoes,
which at one time wore threatened with disease, have
got on well in tho drought, for, though the crop
will scarcely bo half that of last year, yet super-
tuberation— unless to those still out—will be rare.
The tubers are fully ripened and more floury than
in most seasons, which is a good omen for tho future
;eed, and a consolation by letting us know that the
evil effects of last years's second growth have so far boon
yercorue'
London, England, 1869-09-28

ANOTHER CONTRIBUTION TO THE
BYRON STORY.

The .st. Joseph Herald, an American paper, contains the
following, which is furnished by a correspondent:— 1
" While at Barnum's Hotel, in St. Louis, in the fall,
of the year 1861, wo were attracted by the name of:
Major George Gordon De Luna Byron entered upon,
the register. After some inquiry the Major was,
pointed out to us, dressed in the uniform of a Federal
officer. He was a man advanced in years, but erect
and vigorous, with close curling auburn hair tinged with
grey, prominent nose, clear grey eyes, and a general resem-
blance to Lord Byron sufficient to arrest the attention of
any ono familiar with the portrait of the pout. He pro-
fessed to have been present at the destruction of Byron'°
journal, which, he said, contained allusions to the causes
of his separation from Lady Byron, which, according to his
account, were as follows :—During Byron's first visit to
Spain he met, loved, and married a Catholic
lady of good Spanish family. The marriage
was secret, upon the pledge that it should be
revealed on his return to England. The first Grecian
beauty that ho met on his arrival in Greece made hire
unfaithful to his Spanish bride. Absence and forgetful-
ness followed, and after his return to England he declared,
his intention of disavowing a marriage, void at the
time both under the existing penal laws of England and
the laws of Spain. The marriage was kept secret by the
deserted -wife, whom pride would not allow to pre-
secute an unavailing suit. Of this marriage a son was.
born. Our informant states that LLady Byron,
aware of her husband's many infidelities, insanely jealous
of his sister, in an unTortunato hour discovered a portion
Of the correspondence with his Spanish wife. She then
determined to leave him for ever, burying in her own
bosom the secret which, if revealed, would make her
morally, if not legally, his paramour. Though Major
Byron never claimed to be the son born in Spain, fro°
other conclusive evidence wo were convinced of the fact'
It is well established, says the correspondent,
independent of Mrs. Stowe's statements, that previous
to her separation, Lady Byron wrote to Dr. Lushingtou
asking his advice in regard to it. Dr. Lushing,ton advised
against it ; but subsequently, it is stated, after an inter-
view with Lady Byron, the Doctor advised her to the step
which she adopted, which WO a separation. This advice
was based on a secret revelation made by Lady WWl'
Now, while Mrs. Stowe contends, indirectly, that this
revelation was the substance of the revolting story sho
has told, we think Major Byron's revelations plainly indi-
cate that it was the fact of Byron's previous marriage.
London, England, 1869-09-28

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

BRITISH. HOSPITAL for SKIN DISEASES,
56, Great Marlborough-street, W.
Bankers, Messrs. Ransom.
SUPPORT is earnestly solicited.
ALEXANDER RIVINGTON, Hon. Soc.
London, England, 1869-09-28

FIRE and LIFE ASSURANCES may be effected on
advantageous terms.
FIRE DUTY. —This Tax having been abolished, the
PREMIUM is NOW the only charge for Fire Insurances.
F. 4 _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 largo 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
RAM.

ROYAL EXCDANGE, LONDON.
ROBERT P. STEELE, Secretary,
London, England, 1869-09-28

SPEECH OF TILE GRAND DUKE OF BADEN.

In opening the Baden Chambers the Grand puke said
that he rejoiced to be able to state that the relations exist-
ing between Baden and the North German Confederation
were being placed upon a still closer footing, and he
confirmed with pleasure the fact that the progress of
the national conscience was tending more and more
strongly to foster a sentiment of common nationality
among the German States. He referred to the introduction
into Baden of a military organisation in conformity with
that at present existing in North Germany. By this
means the Baden troops could enter the ranks of the
Federal army of North Germany on the same footing as
the Federal troops. The Grand Duke concluded by
expressing his belief that they would peacefully achieve
their desired objects.
London, England, 1869-09-28

WEST INDIES AND MEXICO.

Leave St. Nazaire on the 16th of each month for St.
Thomas, Havana, Vera Cruz, New Orleans, Porto Rico,
Haiti, Santiago de Cuba, Guadeloupe, Martinique.
JAPAN, NORTH AND SOUTH PACIFIC, AND
CENTRAL AMERICA (via Panama).
Leave St. Nazaire on the Bth of each month for Mar-
tinique, St. Martha (United States of Columbia), Colon,
Aspinwall (Isthmus of Panama), La Guayra, Porto Ca-
bello, Guadeloupe, Trinidad, Demerara, Paramaribo,
Cayenne, &c., Callao, Valparaiso, &c., San Jose, La Union,
San Francisco, China, and Japan.
Hand books, with full details of all the routes of this
company, can be had of
STRINGER, PEMBBROKE, and Co.,
Agents, 8, Austinfriars, London, E.O.
London, England, 1869-09-28

LAW AND POLICE.

BELBMG A POLICEMAN.-At Marlborough-street Police-
court, on Monday, a clerk, named Stainforth, was charged
with being drunk and assaulting a constable. The case
was trifling in itself, but assumed a serious aspect from
the prisoner, when taken into custody, having made an
attempt to bribe the constable to set him at liberty. He
denied this charge, but the magiatrate believed it and fined
him 50s. or fourteen days' imprisonment. The fine was
paid.

SUNDAY GAMBLING.—At Worship-street, seven lads
of ages varying from 14 to 18, were fined small sums
for gambling in the street on Sunday.
CASUAL PAUPERS.—Two young men, casual inmates of
the Shoreditch workhouse, were on Monday charged with
neglecting to perforM the task assigned them, and with
setting fire to the oakum. The fire was said to be
caused by a match used in lighting a pipe. The magis-
trates asked if the applicants were not searched on being
admitted. The superintendent said they were but acknow-
ledged that the search was IRA a close one, as there were
ninety casuals cn the occasion, and to search them properly
would take the whole night. A notice against smoking
was posted up, but three-fourths of the casual inmates were
unable to read. The prisoners were sentenced to 14 days'
imprisonment.
London, England, 1869-09-28

THE ELECTION COMMISSIONS.

Saturday's evidence at Beverley was interesting on
account of Major Waterhouse's contribution to the
electoral history of that borough. This gentleman is
the member for Pontefract, and is the brother-in-
law of Sir Henry Edwards. Meeting Mr. Spofforth
one day in the lobby of the House of Commons, the
conversation turned naturally on the prospect of an
inquiry at Beverley, and on the probability of Mr.
Cronhelm being summoned to appear. Both the
Major and the Conservative agent agreed that it
was desirable to get Mr. Cronhelm away from
Beverley if possible. His health was delicate.
He was, in fact, an invalid. He might
sink under the labour of giving evidence. Animated
by these charitable considerations, Major Waterhouse
straightway gave a little friendly advice to Mr. Cron-
helm, who went away from the town for the benefit
of his health. Unfortunately for the member for
Pontefract, the Commission could not be induced to
believe that the benefit of Mr. Cronhelm's health
was the sole reason why he was advised
to decamp on the opening of the inquiry. The
Major was constrained to admit that Mr. Cronhelm
might reveal facts "which it was desirable should not
be communicated." In other words, as the Chief
Commissioner put it, Major Waterhouse attempted to
keep back information which the Commission was
specially sent to seek, and which the Legislature,
whereof the Major is a member, had decided ought to
be known. And yet, though the member for Ponte-
fract confessed that he had given this advice, he pro-
tested that he knew nothing of Mr. Cronhelm's inter-
ference in electoral matters. The Chief Commis-
sioner wanted to know whether Major Waterhouse
had advised Mr. Cronhelm by personal message or by
letter. But on this point the Major found refuge in
that infallible resource of witnesses—a bad memory.
The transaction occurred this year, but the member
for Pontefract could not remember whether he had
written or spoken to Mr. Cronhelm.