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The Sun.
London, England, 1869-10-13

CHANGE OF RESIDENCE FOR FISH.

On Monday last an interesting scene was witnessed
in Hyde Park. The Serpentine, as our readers are
aware, during several days past, has been under-
going the process of draining. On Saturday the
operations were suspended, and a sufficient quan-
tity of water was left for the sustenance of the fish.
On Monday morning Mr. Frank Buckland, Mr. Henry
Lee, and 'other gentlemen attended to superintend the
catching of the said fish. Certain Thames fishermen were
engaged to work the nets. A good many hauls were made,
and several thousands of fish captured, including some very
large bream, carp, Prussian carp, tench, and an immense quan-
tity of large roach, one large percil, and one lake trout, which
had been put into the Serpentine by Mr. Buckland some
two years since. All were placed in watering carts and
conveyed to the " round pond," Kensington Gardens. Very
few fish died on the journey, owing to the care Mr. Buck-
land took in their removal. A large concourse of people
watched the proceedings.

SERIOUS CHARGE AGAINST A LETTER-
CARRIER.

Joseph Wells, a letter -carrier, in the employ of the
General Post Office, was brought up at the Bow-street
Police-court on Tuesday morning before Mr. Flowers,
charged with stealing a letter containing a half a
dollar, a diamond ring set with turquoise, and several
penny postage stamps. Complaints had been made of the
loss of numerous letters in the prisoner's delivery, and
the letter containing the property in question
was posted in the Lewisham pillar letter-box,
addressed to a young lady, as a trap. The
prisoner emptied the box, and the letter. not duly arriving
at the Post Office, he was taken into custody, and the
property found at his house. He was committed for trial.
London, England, 1869-10-13

NEW SOUTH WALES.

_
SYDNEY, Sept. 9'
A postal treaty has been arranged with Qu°l;
land in accordance, with which a monthly wall
to be established via Torres Straits to alterea',o
with that by King George's Sound.
The captain of the United States steamer Pi:
sago has been feted here. It is reported that t
Fiji islands solicit an American protectorate.
The Queensland Parliament has passed the e 8
mates, and is about to be closed.
London, England, 1869-10-13

THAMES.

A LUCKY THIEF.—Ann Carter, a bloated looking
woman,aged 30, who is known to havo robbed a great
many captains of ships and others, was brought np, on re-
mand, before Mr. Paget, charged with stealing £34 from
Captain Henry Stephenson, of the schooner Ji.hu Murray,
of Wuitby, in Yorkshire.
This was the third appearance of tho prisoner on this
charge.
➢lr. Paget— On the last two occasions Stephenson has
not appeared. I cannot keep her any longer. She must
go. Discharge her.
London, England, 1869-10-13

THEATRE ROYAL, ADELPHI,
Sole Proprietor and Manager, Mr. B. WEBSTEIt

THIS EVENING, at 7, TOO MUCH OF A GOOD THING:
Messrs Ash:ey, C. H. Stephenson, and Misses Maria and Nelly
Harris. . .

At 15 to 8, LOST AT SEA: a London Story. Messrs A. Stir-
ling, G. Belmore, E. Atkins, J. D. Beveridge, C. R. Stephenson,
C. J. Smith, It. Romer; Miss Rose Leclercq, Miss k.liza John-
stone, Miss Lennox Grey, Mrs Leigh Murray.
To conclude with DOMESTIC ECONOMY. Mr (.4. Edmore
and Mrs. Leigh Murray.
Box-office open daily, from 10 till 5. No fees for booking.
Places can be secured a fortnight in advance.
London, England, 1869-10-13

HEALTH OF TILE NAVY.

The statistical report of the health of the navy for
the year 1867 is iavourable. Compared with the
preceding year there was a decrease in the ratio of
cases entered on the sick list equal to 15.4 per 1,000,
and in the invaliding rate to 5.1 per 1,000. Morta-
lity had also decreased to the extent of 1.3 per 1,000.
The report states that on the Home Station the ope-
ration of the Contagious Diseases Act continued
during 1867 to be attended with good results. Com-
pared with the preceding year the cases of the
diseases against which the ict is directed declined 1
per cent. Compared with the five years preceding
the extension of the Act in 1807, this makes a total
reduction of about 4 per cont. The Vestal, on the
West Coast of Africa, and the Princess Royal, in.
China, wore visited by severe epidemics of small-
pox.

PROFESSOR SEELEY ON THE EDUCATION OF
WOMEN.

The new Professor of Modern History at Cam-
bridge has come forward with a declaration of his
opinions on that much-debated question, the educa-
tion of women. Professor Seeley delivered an
address upon the subject to the Working Women's
College of London on Monday night. So
far as can bo gathered from his speech,
he is not one of those who wish to
change the position of the sexes ; neither
would ho give the same education to women that is
now given to men ; the revolution he would seek to
obtain would be a complete reform of the present
educational system. The way in which men are
now taught he regards as a total mistake.
They are brought in the end, he thinks,
where they ought to have been at the
beginning. Thus it follows that both men and women
should be better educated. What he meant by
"bettjar " is tolerably clear from some remarks with
which he closed his speech. The object of education
was (he said) to make go xl women ; information as
to the common matters of everyday interest was
of more importance towards that end than
study of what occur ed hundreds of years ac,,ffo.
The former, therefore, should take precedence of the
latter. Carrying out this rule—though Professor
Seeley does not appear to have gone much into
detail—it may be-presumed that he would teach the
modern rather than the ancient languages science
instead of the classics, and so on.
London, England, 1869-10-13

ROYAL SCHOOL for DAUGHTERS of
OFFICERS of the ARMY, Lansdown, Bath.
Instituted, A.D., 1864.
Under the Patronage of her Majesty the QUEEN.
President—H.R.H. the Duke of CAMBRIDGE, K.G., &c.
Chairman—Major-General Sir A. J. LAWRENCE, K.C.B.
This school has been founded upwards of four years,
and it is intended for the education of the daughters of
officers of the army, Indian and Marines. There are
already 70 pupils in the school, but more could bo admitted
if the committee had further funds; they, therefore
APPEAL to the public to aid them in carrying out to its
full extent the benefits of the only institution specially
provided for the daughters of officers of the Army.
Each donation of £5 ss. entitles to one life vote at all
elections. Each annual subscription of £5 5s entitles to
one vote at all elections during the current year. The
amount may be forwarded by an order on a bank, agent,
or post-office (Charing-cross), payable to.
GEO. W. FORSTER, Under Secretary.
Office, 22, Cockspur-streot, London.
London, England, 1869-10-13

1111EATRE ROYAL, DRURY-LANE.
Sole Lessee and Manager, Mr. F. L. Chatt.rton.
THIS EVENIN(3, at UELLEs OF THE KITCHEN.
At 8, FORMOSA. new four-act Drams, by Dion Boucicanit:
6lessrs. Barrett, IT. Irving, David Fisher, Brittsin Wright.
lolm Rouse; Billington, Misses M. Brennan, Macdonald,
and Katharine Rodgers.
To conclude with the farce of BORROWED PLUMES.
London, England, 1869-10-13

DOOR SICK and HELPLESS CHILDREN.
—The ROYAL INFIRMARY for CHILDREN
and WOMEN, Waterloo-bridge-road. Instituted 1810.
Increased PECUNIARY ASSISTANCE is most
urgently needed, and solicited, for continuing rolief to the
poor little suffering inmates at this Hospital.
Office, Waterloo-bridge-road, S.E.
Bankers—Messrs. Fuller, Banbury, and Co., 7/, Lom-
bard-street; and Messrs. Coutts and Co., 59, Strand.
CHARLES J. F. RENTON, Secretary.
London, England, 1869-10-13

EUROPEAN ASSURAYCE COMPANY.

The hearing of the petition for winding up the
affairs of this company came before Vice-Chancellor
James this morning.
Mr. Glasse, Q.C., called attention to the fact
that the petitioner Cowper had declined to swear
that he believed the society to be insolvent, al-
though in his affidavit he had sworn he was pre-
pared to do ao.

Mr. Miller read the affidavits of Mr. Lake, gene-
ral manager of the company, which alleged that the
company perfectly solvent, and able to cover
allitsli asabwilities, that the statements of the petition
were untrue, and that now assets would become
available in course of time.
_ _

A long argument then ensued to show the true
state of the company's affairs, but his Honour had
not given his decision when we went to press.

BURS7ING OF A STEAM BOILER.

The New York papers delivered to-day describe
a terrible explosion at the State Fair at Indiano-
polis on the Ist inst. At four o'clock in the after-
noon the boiler attached to the saw mils of Messrs.
Jenker and Co. had exploded, and nineteen per-
sons were killed. The number of wounded will
reach nearly 100. Governor Barker was on the
ground at the time of the explosion.
London, England, 1869-10-13

THE AGRICULTURAL LABOURER.

Canon Girdlestone complains of misrepresentation
touching his plan of dealing with the agricultural
labourer. Ho does not, as was alleged, hold the
belief that the condition of the farm worker is the
same, or nearly so, throughout England. On
the contrary, his plan of reform is essentially
a scheme for removing the agriculturist from places
where he is badly off to other districts where he may
do bettor. Migration, the Canon thinks, is prefer-
able to emigration. It may be necessary to send the
labourer out of the country, but it is better to first
try the remedy of removing him to another part of
his native land, where he mai earn reasonable wage 4,
It is urged against this plan that if Canon Girdlestone
transports a number of labourers into a district whore
--Trizsca eat. hiEslt, an immediate fall will be the
consequence. . The answer is that the migrated
families need not be all sent to one place. If, for
instance, a considerable number be removed from
Devonshire and distributed over different parts of the
country, they will cause a sensible void in the district
they Piave left, and yet will not " swamp, " the
numerous places amongst which they are divided.
London, England, 1869-10-13

LICENSED VICTUALLERS' GUARDIAN.
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• 4, Connaught-terrace, Hyde park, London, W., begs to
inform his customers, and the Licensed Victuallers in genera
that he has been appointed Agent to the above-named paper in
addition to his agency for the Sporting Edition of "THE SIIN,"
and can supply the same on Friday evening, if requited, in town
or country.

R. G. begs to inform the Trade that he is Agent for the
LATEST EDITION of "TIIE SUN," and can supply it earlier
than any other man in London or Country the evening of publi-
cation. No connection with any other persons. Daily's, Ruff'B,
Wright's, and 11PCall's Grudes. All the Daily Papers, Magazines,
and Periodicals as soon as published. Agent for the Joint-Stock
Coal Company. Orders by poet attended to.

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be seen Every Evening by 8 10 at Mr. ROBERT MEA.COMVS,
D!tannia. Kensal New-town.
London, England, 1869-10-13

THE BALLOT.

Sir Edward Watkin has found a convincing erg*
ment in favour of the immediate and thorough adop•
tion of the Ballot. He has been defeated through the
want of it, The election in East Cheshire has—he it
satisfied—been conducted on a principle which cannot
be defended—the principle of keeping him out and of
getting a Conservative in. He wishes to shew no
factious opposition to Mr. Brooks, his successful rival,
but he is convinced that the Conservative
was the sole ac,m-n through which tlit LibeFal cause
'Whatever
was frustrated. doubt thae might pre-
viouslv be rm. .. the Ballot, there can be none
now. fir i. Watkin lives in hopes of brighter days
for Cheshire ; but the Ballot will be the dawn
thereof. The public will likewise live in hope et
brighter days for a place called Yarmouth.
There the darkness is indeed Stygian just now,
and it may be well to remember that Sir
E. Watkin is declared by the Bribery Commissioners
as having "largely contributed to the corruption" of
that borough in 1859, and to its " degradation " in
1865. To Sir Edward bribery at Yarmouth may be
virtue and the "screw " in Cheshire vice ; but tho
world at large can scarcely be expected to look at
things in a similar light.
London, England, 1869-10-13

p OYAL STRAND THEATRE.
R Sole Lessee and Manageress, Mrs Swanborongh.

THIS EVENING, at 7.!30, AMONG THE BREAKERS: Mr
Cl Lrke.

Followed by THE TOODT,ES: Mr Clarke.
After which, THE FIELD OF THE CLOTH OF GOLD:
Messrs Thorne, James, Fenton ; Mesdames Shcridan, Newton,
Maitland, &c.
London, England, 1869-10-13

IMPORTANT. TO SPECULATORS.

THREE SPLENDID SPECULATIONS may
actually be strongly recommended as affording every
prospect of Great Success.
With a Single Stake of £2 you can realise £26,030!! with
£8 £37,000! ! with £l. £20,000!!
For Prospectuses apply without delay to EUGENE TILLOT,
eral Merchant, Guernsey.
London, England, 1869-10-13

Dn. ➢TILLER AND MR. GLADSTONE.

Amongst other rumours about the new Bishops, it
was stated that Dr. Miller had been nominated for
the Episcopal Bench. The appointment was warmly
criticised by the Conservative journals, on the ground
that it was a glaring instance of the reward, to the
detriment of the Church, of a political supporter of the
Premier. All defence was rendered unnecessary by the
fact that the rumours proved untrue. Dr. Miller, how-
ever, was assailed at the same time as a "political
parson." It was stated that he took personal part in
meetings in favour of Mr. Gladstone at Greenwich,
and an active share in electioneering business " such
as " said the Standard; " is not often taken by gentle-
men of his cloth on any side." Nothing could be
more contrary to the true state of the case. Dr.
Miller has a dread of mixing himself up in such
matters, and he replied to those who invited him to
come forward at public meetings, and in other ways,
that while he did not reflect on the clergy who thought
differently on the subject from himself, he could
not see that political agitation was consistent with his
other duties.
London, England, 1869-10-13

CANCER HOSPITAL (Free) : founded 1851.
—Brompton, S.W., and 167, Piccadilly.—Over 8,000
cases treated since foundation. Remedies and diet very
expensive. Over 40 in hospital, and many cases unable
to be admitted for want of FUNDS; at present over 300
out-patients.
Treasurer—Geo. T. Hertslet, Esq., Lord Chamberlain's
Office, St. James's Palace. •
Bankers—Messrs. Coutts and Co., Strand.
By order, H. J. JUPP.
London, England, 1869-10-13

£ s. d.
1,023,140 0 0
2,779,666 0 0
4,861,303 5 9

3,3181
9.7461
13,8991

8,664,109 5 9

X s. d,
R 64,140 0 0
2,037,383 0 0
3,752,967 4 8

The net pre
the sum of
The interest on investmen
of receipt yield

lium income

126,763 t 6444,490 4 8

has increased to

£ s. d.
21,347 16 b
63,507 19 10
122,257 17 6

207,113 13 9

£216,704 1 7
tip and otheritems

21,276 18 1

Making a total income of -r237,980 19 8
The claims were 335, amounting to the sum of £127,886
12s. ld.
The balance of the year's income was £68,026 9s. 4d.
The assets of the association at the close of the year
amounted to £667,493 Bs. sd.
The directors draw special attention to the fact that the
next bonus valuation will take place at the end of the year
1872, and that all polices effected on the profit scales prior
to the 31st December, 1869, will be entitled to participate
in the same.
The directors also draw attention to the successful esta-
blishment during the past year of the Britannia Fire
Association, under the auspices of the Briton. The direc-
tors believe that the establishment of a Fire Company, to
work in active co-operation with the Life, will tend much
to the advantage and profit of both institutions. It is
scarcely necessary to remark that the capital funds and
constitution of each office are quite separate and distinct.
By order of the Board,
JOHN MESSENT, Actuary and Secretary.
London, March 18, 1869.
London, England, 1869-10-13

LONDON GAZETTE—Last Evening.

The Queen has boon graciously pleased to give orders
for the appointment of Alfred Austin, Esq., late Secretary
to the Commissioners of her Majesty's Works and
Public Buildings, to be an ordinary Member of the Civil
Division of the Third Class, or Companions of the Most
Honourable Order of the Bath.
WHITEHALL, OCT. 9.

Tho Queen has been pleased to direct Letters Patent to
be passed under the Great Seal granting the dignity of a
Knight of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ire-
land unto Sydney Smith Bell, Esq., Chief Justic.3 of the
Supreme Court cf tho Colony of the Cape of Good Hope.
The Queen has been pleased to appoint John Robert
Seeley, Esq., to be Professor of Modern History in the
University of Cambridge, in the room of the Rev. Charles
Kingsley, resigned.
ST. JAMES'S PALACE, OCT. 1.

The Queen has been pleased to appoint Thomas Lay—
cock, Esq., M.D., Professor of the Practice of Medicine in
the University of Edinburgh, to be one of her Majesty's
Physicians in Ordinary for Scotland, in the room of
Begbie, Esq., M.D., deceased.
CROWN OFFICE, Ocr. 12.

Member roturned to Servo in the present Parliament.

County of Chester, Eastern Division.— Wm. Cut,liffe
Brooks, Esq., in the room of Edward Christopher Egerton,
Esq., deceased.

COURSE OF EXCHANGE.

Amsterdam Short ... 1119 f ... 12 i
Do
Rotterdam ... 12 2} ... 12 2
Antwerp — ... 25 42j ... 25 47
Brussels — ... 25 42 ... 25 47*
Hamburgh ... 13 11f ... 13 llf
Paris
Ditto
Marseilles
Frankfort-on-the-Main, ... 121 ...
_12,1,-*-

V ienna
Trieste

... 12 5Th ... 12 64
... 12
_s7f 12 64

Petersburg - ... 291
Copenhagen ,. 9 22 ... 9 24
Berlin
Madrid..
Uadiz ... 48 ... 49
Leghorn
Milan — ... 26 60 ... 26 70
Genoa: — ... 26 60 ... 26 70
Naples
Palermo — ••• 26 GO ... 26 79
... 26 60 ... 26 70
Messina
Lisbon — ... 511 —. 52
Oporto — •se 511 ... 52
Rio Janeiro — ••• • • • ....•
New York
London, England, 1869-10-13

AUSTRALIA.

The mail steamer AvooaMtEalLßosOUl3R27o,oSoCoput.nole2s.
of
gold, and £130,375 in sovereigns to Galle.
The following gold ships have also sailed for
England :—The Norfolk with 6,750 oz., the City
of Pekin with 7,875 oz., the Etopien with 11,250
oz., the Dover Castle with 11,000 oz. (doubtful).
London, England, 1869-10-13

UNITED PORTS ASSURANCE COMPANY.

An application was made by Mr. Manning for an c7dor
appointing Mr. Cape, accountant, provisional liquidator to
this Company. Mr. Edmunds said he did not quite see the
necessity for this appointment but would not object. The
assets of the company were to the extent of something like
£90,000, and everybody would be paid- Under these cir-
cumstances the application was granted.
London, England, 1869-10-13

J.
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.
London, England, 1869-10-13

rrIlE MESMERIC INFIRMARY, 36, \Vey-
"- mouth-street, W. (where many cases deemed incur-
able are cured). much needs support. Inspection is in-
vited from 10 till 12.30. The Council have placed the
Institution under the control of THOS. CHANDLER,
Esq., M.R.C.S., who has above 30 years' experience in
Mesmerism and nervous diseases. Consultations—gra-
tuitous, till 10.30; private, till 12.30.
London, England, 1869-10-13

EMBEZZLEMENT OF £2,000.

At the Birmingham Police-court, on Saturday, George
B. Norman, 30 years of age, who is well connected in Bir-
mingham, was charged with the embezzlement of large
sums of money belonging to Messrs. Keller and Son,
dealeri in precious stones, Northampton-street, Birming-
ham. The total amount of Norman's defalcations exceeds
£2,000. Prisoner had been employed as manager and tra-
veller to the prosecutors for some years, and had systema-
tically defrauded them. He absconded six weeks ago,
and was in concealment. Detective Seal traced him by the
aid of photographs to Kibworth, in Leicestershire,
where he was apprehended on Friday. The case was re-
manded.
London, England, 1869-10-13

THE RECALL OF M• DR TALLEYRAND.

The recall cf M. de Talleyrand, the French Ambassador
at St. Petersburg, is said to bo owing to his energetic
remonstrance with the Russian Government on behalf of
the Polish bishops who arc being exiled. Prince Gorts-
cbakoff wrote 411 angry autograph letter to the Emperor of
the French, and 31. do Talleyrand was recalled. He makes
no secret of the cause, and has refused a place in the Senate
as compensation.
London, England, 1869-10-13

LONDON AND NORTII-WESTERN
RAILWAY COMPANY.
CONVERSION OF DEBENTURES INTO DEBENTURE
STOCK.
The Directors are now prepared to enler into arrange-
ments for converting the Debentures of the Company into
equivalent amounts of Perpetual Four per Cent. Deben-
ture Stock, and also to receive applications for allotments
of the same Stock, at par, to be applied in the repayment
of Debentures falling due.
Any amount of Stock, not being a fraction of a pound,
can be subscribed for and transferred.
A commission of (one-half) per cent. is allowed to ap-
plicants, and the Stock will be inscribed in the Company's
books free of all expense.
The interest will be paid half-yearly on the 15th Jan-
nary and 15th July, by warrant.
The Stock thus raised will be entitled to the same
priority against the property and income of the Company
ee the Dobeptur. Bond Debt, ranking before the Com-
pany's entire Stock and Share Capital of Thirty Millions
(£30,000,000), and will be the first charge on a net income
now amounting to upwards of Three Millions (X.Z,000,000)
annually.
Further particulars and forms of application may be
obtained by letter addressed to the undersigned.
STEPHEN REAY, Secretary.
•
Euston Station, March, 1869.
London, England, 1869-10-13

DENTAL SURGERY, 8, GROSVENOR-STREET.
R. ESKELL, the Author of "Pure Dentistry,
11 Z. and 'What it Does for Us," "Painless Tooth Extraction;
or Anaesthesia, Locally Applied ;" Dental Surgery: a Practical
Treatise:" Modern Dentistry: its Principles and Practice." &c.,
may be CONSULTED DAILY, as hitherto, from Ten to Four
o'clock, at his ONLY Residence, 8, GROSVENOR-STREET, GROSVE-
NOR-SQUARE (a few doors from Bond-street).

MR. HOWARD, SURGEON-DENTIST, 52,
Fleet-street, has introduced an entirely new de-
scription of ARTIFICIAL TEETH, fixed without
springs, wires, or ligatures. They so perfectly resemble
the natural teeth as not to be distinguished from the ori-
ginals by the closest observer ; they will never change
colour or decay, and will be found superior to any teeth
ever before used. This method does not require the
extraction of roots, or any painful operation, and will
support and preserve teeth that are loose, and is gua-
ranteed to restore articulation and mastication. Decayed
teeth stopped and rendered sound and useful in masti-
cation.
52. Fleet-street. At home from 10 till 5.
London, England, 1869-10-13

LIGHT FROM TURKEY.

We hear a good deal now-a-days of the decline of
the British Empire, but most Englishmen, it may be
presumed, had scarcely prepared themselves for being
cut out by the Turits. This calamity, however,
hangs over us. Whilst we are discussing education
in Congresses and Parliament, and inundating the
land with floods of talk, Turkey has got the business
settled and done with. Primary education has
been made compulsory throughout the Turkish
Empire. The period of forced attendance is to be
from six to eleven for boys, and from six to
ten for girls. The magistrates are to keep registers
and fine the parents of absentees, exceptions being
made in some cases of extreme poverty. The Turks
have got rid of the religious difficulty with equal
despatch. The primary schools are to be either Mug-
sulman or Christian, according to the religion which
is most prevalent in the district ; but the higher
schools are to receive Mussulmans and Christians
indiscriminately. Exclusive as the Turks are sup-
posed to be in matters of religion, they have not
raised half the uproar which is heard in England with
less cause. It is generally understood that we are
mostly Christians, differing only in matters of detail.
But the Mussuhnan considers the Christian as shut
out from Divine favour, and yet he does not object to
the children of the one faith mingling with those of
,the other.

FOREIGN NOTES.

THE ARCTIC EXPLORATION 4

The New York papers contain particulars et Dr. IT"
expedition to the Arctic regions in search of Sir John
Franklin. Dr.llall arrived at New Bedford, Massachussetts,
on the 28th of August. He brought tho most interesting
intelligence in regard to the death of Fir John Franklin
and his companions, and conclusive proof that none of
them ever reached Montreal Island. lie has a nuinb_r
of articles belonging to the explorer, including
some spoons and a chronometer box. He was also
successful in finding the skeletons of several of the men
and the remains of some of their boats. The skeletc n
were found at King William Land. Dr. Hall found a
native who claims to know all about the party. He says
that their ship was stove. The crew took to their boats
and went ashore, where their provisions were exhausted,
and they died from starvation. The ice and anew pre-
vented Dr. Hall from making full explorations. 'He will
summar and _nrosecUtia___o9.___ search still
London, England, 1869-10-13

(IN CIIANCERY.—Lord Chancellor. Vice-Chancellor
Malins. Nixey v. Lewis.)
AUTlON.—Wbereas the Vice-Chancellor, Sir
x._) Richard Malins, on the Ist day of July, 1849, upon the ap-
plication of William George Nixey, of No. 12, Soho-square, in
the County of Middlesex, the plaintiff in the above suite, awarded
a perpetual injunction, restraining the defendant, Joseph Lewis,
his shopman, servants, and agents, from hereafter selling any
black lead, or other composition purporting to be black
lead, in tablets or cases enclosed or covered in manner in
the bill mentioned, or folded in wrappers, or enclosed or packed
up or folded in any cases, coverings, or wrappers, which are fac-
similes, or copies, or fraudulent imitations of those invented or
used by the plaintiff, and from in any way using any cases,
coverings, boxes, labels, devices, or other things which shall re-
present or have the appearance of representing the plaintiff as
the manufacturer or vendor of articles which have not, in fact,
been manufactured or sold by him. Alt persons are therefore
cautioned against purchasing, selling, exposing for sale, or other-
wise dealing in black lead er other composition purporting
to be black lead not manufactured cr prepared by the
said William George Nixey, in tablets or in cases, enclosed or
covered, or wrapped or enclosed in wrappers, or with other ac-
companiments being fac-similes or fraudulent or colourable imi-
tations a those invented and used by the plaintiff, the said
William George Nixey.—Dated this 23d day of July, 1869.
VALLANCE & VALIANCE, 20, Essex-street, Strand.
Plaintiff's Solicitor.
London, England, 1869-10-13

WESTMINSTER.

DESPERATE ATTEMPT AT SUlClDE.—Elizabeth Day
who at first gave the name of Elizabeth Knight, 45 years
of age, who had evidently seen better days, was charged
with attempting to commit suicide by drowning.
It appeared from the evidence that at eight o'clock this
mottling the prisoner was seen by Henry Patience, a
labourer on a brick barge at Thames Bank, trying to climb
over the railings at high tide, and ho prevented her; she
got away and ran down some steps lealing to the water,
but was atoppod by a man named Spencer, whom she im-
plored to let her make away with herself„and on the road
to the station she was with difficulty kept from the rail-
ings.
Frank, 237 B, proved that an hour and•a half before the
occurrence spoken to by the witnesses, ho was called to
Battersea, and brought her over the bridge, and sent her
away ; and at half-past nine she was given in custody by
the two witnesses, and then expressed her determination
to destroy herself. _

Prisoner being duly cautioned, said she " was very
wicked. I have been out of my mind for a few days, and
wished my husband and all I loved to hell, and so 1 tried
to drown myself."
She was fully committed for trial to the Middlesex
Sessions.
London, England, 1869-10-13

MARKET S-2 MS DAY.

LIVERPOOL COTTON MARKET.
Oct, 13.—Sales probably 7,000 bales. The market
luiet

PRICE OF GOLD.

The quotation of gold at Paris is about at par. and
Vie short exchange on London is 251. 151 per Al sterling.
On comparing these rates with the English faint price of
.C 3 1;s. 104 d. per ounce for standard gold, it appears that
gold at the above price is slightly dearer in Parisi than is
Louder.
The course of exchange at New York on London for bills at so
days sight was 1071 per cent. on the Moth inst. At this rate there
would be FM on the transmission of gold, from the truitsd
StSico.
London, England, 1869-10-13

ABOLITION OF THE DUTY ON FIRE
INSURANCES.

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

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

Important Announcement.
Increased Share of Life Profits.

ALL NEW INSURANCES, with Participation, EFFECTED
AFTER IST JANUARY, 1868, will become cinni,Dn
SHARE OF THE PROPITs, in accordance with the Resolution
passed at the Annual Meeting of Shareholders.

JOHN H. McLAREN, Manager.
JOUR B. JOHNSTON, Secretary in London.

SAUC E.—LEA and PE RRINS.
THE "WOHOESTERSHIRE,",

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

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BEWARE OF IMITATIONS,
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Agents—Crosse and Blackwell, London, and sold by all
Dealers in Sauces throughout the World
London, England, 1869-10-13

int: ELECTION COMMISSIONS.

The inquiries into the political morality of Bridg-
water and Norwich drag on an existence of miserable
uniformity. The remarkable disclosures at the for-
mer place must prove of great utility ; but even there
the outpouring of iniquitous confession is becoming
dismally wearisome. At Norwich a Mr. Priest, a
gentleman of independent means, paid a high com-
pliment to Sir 11. Stracey. lie canvassed
half a day in the interest of the latter, but
found it such dirty work that he gave it up. Mr.
Priest expresses his determination to do no more
canvassing, until the happy time comes when ladies
will have votes. Ho may, however, find some diffi-
culty then ; the competition for the place of canvasser
will be so keen that it may not bo easy to get a job.
As to the rest of the evidence given at the last sit-
ting, it may be briefly summed up. Mr. Green,
who was an active supporter of Sir 11.
Stracey, said that there was a number of men
who were prepared to vote for either side provided
they were paid for it, and there seems to be no doubt
that Mr. Green, in common with other active
supporters, fully availed himself of this accommodating
disposition.

In Ireland the Commissioners have been as
successful as in England. The learned gentlemen
at Sligo have had before them Major Knox,
Mr. Macdonogh, and Mr. Serjeant Armstrong, all
of whom have been members for the borough. Major
Knox admitted that he had spent £6OO in purchasing
houses to make votes; and that he had given money
away freely to various electors. lle complained that
the voters thought a candidate a proper subject to prey
upon ; and bothered to have money given to them. To
their importunity he yielded in some cases that ho might
become popular. Serjeant Armstrong was elected
in 1865—he thought purely. But some of the poorer
inhabitants had had money promised them by his agent;
and the Serjeant felt himself "in honour " bound
to redeem the pledges made. Mr. Macdono_rh
paid at least £5OO a year from 1860 to 1868 for his
popularity during the time he was member. He lost
the 1865 election, and after it paid a sum of £4OO to
recoup the agents who had bribed.
At Cashel various voters deposed to bribery; fwd
another case of questionable practices was discovered.
Sir Timothy O'Brien was impurely elected, and a
petition against him was lodged. The M.P. paid
£l,OOO to somebody, and got the petition withdrawn.
London, England, 1869-10-13

CLERGY MUTUAL ASSURANCE
SOCIETY.
Established in 1829.
OFFICE :
No. 2, Broad Sanctuary, Westminster.
TRUSTEES.
The Archbishop of Canterbury.,
The Archbishop of Dublin.
The Bishop of Winchester.
The Archdeacon of Maidstone.
CHAIRMAN.
The Venerable the Archdeacon of London.
DEPUTY-CHAIRMAN.
Tho Honourable Edward W. Douglas.
ACTUARY.
Stewart Helder, Esq.
SECRETARY.
The Rev. John Hodgson, M.A.
Total Existing Assurances £4,473,023 Os. Od.
Total Annual Income 173,545 98. 7d.
Total Invested Capital 1,693,975 ls. Gd.
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 in 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., lec., to be had at
the Office, on application personally, or by letter ; also a
Pamphlet by the Rev. J. Hodgson, oalled " 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, aro invited to make Life Assur-
ances in this Society.
London, England, 1869-10-13

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. Barry 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
Howard will appear.
To conclude with the Musical Farce of THE WATERMAN.
The magnificent new scenery by Mr. Julian Hicks; the furni
ture and upholstery by Mr. James Lyon.
Acting Manager—AMonY SULLIVAN.
London, England, 1869-10-13

spAtx,

The last news from the Peninsula seems to indicate that
the insurrection has begun to decrease. According to the
telegrams from Madrid the Government have met with
great successes. Some encounters which took place on
the northern frontiers of Catalonia terminated in the
defeat of the insurgents and their flight into France. Some
deputies were among the number of the fugitives. Those
deputies who have adopted extreme views without actually
taking up arms with the insurgents have not yet made their
re-appearance in the Cortes. In the sitting of tho ith cf
October the Minister of the Interior, in reply to a question,
stated that, in spite of the Suspensory Law, the journals
might discuss political questions so long as they abstain?d
from attacking the institutions of the country and exciting
the people to revolt. The Republican rapers are all more
moderate in their tone since the passing ef the new law.
Tho Discusion appeared without its customary motto
of "No more Kings•" The Igualdid also ap-
peared without its motto " Viva la Republica
Federal." The directors of the Republican rapers
were called to the office of the civil governor of Madrid in
order to receive the necessary communication from the
authorities with respect to their conduct in this crisis
It is believed that a censor of the press will be appoiatcd
shortly. General Prim appears determined to crush the
insurrection, and has adopted the most decisive measures.
His earnestness of manner in delivering his speech to the
Cortes produced great effect. He said that he did not
wish to be under the necessity of responding with iron to
iron, with fire to fire. The law they introduced was not a
dictatorship, but a constitutional autuu.ivy.
London, England, 1869-10-13

MO LET, in St. Paul's-road, Camden-square,
NAV., VVO ROOMS or more (Unfurnished),-in a
respectable private house. Any Gentleman or Lady re-
quiring such. will find this most desirable. No children.
Also, a good Bed-room, with use of sitting-room (Fur-
nished), for a Gentleman. Partial Board if required.—
Apply at 1, Murray-street, Camden-square, N.W.

A. MORNING and EVENING DRAuGirr of
LANPLOUGII'S PYRETIC SALINE is most agreeable
and efficacious, preventing and curing fevers, skin complaints,
and inflammation. It instantly relieves the most intense head-
ache and thirst, and if given with limo juice syrup is a specific hi
gout and rheumatism.-113, Holborn hill, London, E.C.
London, England, 1869-10-13

CLERICAL, MEDICAL, AND GENERAL
LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY.

Established 1824.
The ANNUAL INCOME, steadily increasing, exceeds £227,000
The AssuRANcE FUND, safely invested, is over £1,649,000

Forma of Proposal, and every information, can be ob-
tained of
GEORGE CIITULIFFE, Actuary and Secretary,
13, St. James's-square, London, S.W.
London, England, 1869-10-13

THE MINISTERIAL CRISIS IN ITALY.

A correspondent in Italy states that the political crisis
amounts to a deadlock. Victor Emmanuel would prefer
to attempt a coup d'etat in favour of Rattazzi, but he is
deterred by the incapacity of Rattazzi and Minghetti to
cope with the financial difficulty. Some action is, however,
expected to follow the opening of the Chambers, as the
kingdom is described as virtually in a state of anarchy.
London, England, 1869-10-13

THE JOCIa:1- CLUB.

A general meeting of this club will ho held at New-
market, after the races, on Wednesday in the Second
October Meeting. The following are the notices of
motion :—By the Stewards—" That Captain Bulkelcy,
one of the trustees of the Ascot Stand, bo elected an
honorary member of the Jockey Club." By Mr. Alexander
—" That after the year 18G9 all selling races shall
be conducted as at present observed at Newmarket, and
from that date selling by auction shall be discontinued.
Any horse running in contravention of this rule to bo
disqualified from running wherever the Newmarket rules
arc in force." By Colonel Forester—" That optional
selling races be discontinued at all meetings that are
subject to the established rules of racing ; this rule
is not to prevent an option of exemption from
sale by carrying extra weight.' Owners of horses run-
ning in contravention of the rule will be disqualified
from running at any meeting where the established
rules of racing are in force. The dates of the New-
market Meetings, 1870, will be submitted for ap-
proval as under.—Craven Meeting, Easter Monday,
April 18 ; First Spring Meeting, Monday, May 2 ;
July Meeting, Tuesday, July 5 ; First October Meeting,
Tuesday, September 27 ; Second October Meeting, Mon-
day, October 10 ; Houghton Meeting, Monday,
October 24. Epsom Summer Meeting will commence
on Tuesday, May 31; and Ascot on Tuesday, June 14.
London, England, 1869-10-13

I'VE HUNDRED & SEVENTY DESTITUTE
ORPHA NT CHILDREN aro being maintained in the
ROYAL ALBERT ORPHAN ASYLUM, at the moderate rate
of £25 per annum each. Funds greatly needed.
CHARLES A. WALKER, Secretary,
Office, 54, Cheapside, London, E.O.

LONDON FEVER HOSPITAL is the only in-
stitution in the Metropolis for the treatment and
prevention of contagious fevers.
CONTRIBUTIONS will be gratefully received by
Messrs. Dimsdale and Co., 50, Clornhill ; 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, 1869-10-13

IIOSPITAL for DISEASES of the THROAT,
Um:ten-square, TT. -
President—His 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 boon relieved in the
last six years.
GEORGE WOOD, Secretary.
London, England, 1869-12-21

VICE CHANCERY.

Vice-Chancellor Malins gave judgment to-day in
the National Provident Association v. Briggs. The
question was whether Mr. Briga name should be
placed on the list of contributories of the company,
which was in course of liquidation. Mr. Briggs
had been a commission agent of the company,and was
allotted 100 shares, he stated, with the intention
of giving stability to the company, and inducing
the confidence of the public in it ; but with a
collateral agreement that they were allotted to him
merely in his capacity of agent, and that he was
not liable for the shares. That was denied, and
evidence alleged that Mr. Briggs admitted he
had taken shares with the view of inducing per-
sons at Southampton to become shareholders by
fraudulent representations. The Vice-Chancellor
thought the evidence went to prove that he was a
bona fide shareholder, and he ought to suffer from
the fraud he attempted to commit on the public, by
stating that he was that which he was not. Per-
sons who attempted to deceive the public in the
way Mr. Briggs had done ought to be taught that
they could not do so with impunity. Mr. Briggs'
name must be restored to the list, and he must pay
the costs.
London, England, 1869-12-21

HOSPITAL for DISEASES of the THROAT,
Golden-square, W.
President—His 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 tho
last six years.
GEORGE WOOD, Secretary.
London, England, 1869-12-21

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London, England, 1869-12-21

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square. The only Free Hospital for Diseases of Women ;
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recommendation. SUBSCRIPTIONS and DONATIONS
are much needed, and will be received by Messrs. llatchard,
Piccadilly; Sir Samuel Scott, Bart.; Messrs. Barclay,
Coutts, Glyn, Ransom; and by the Secretary.
London, England, 1869-12-21

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VRIENDLESS AND FALLEN.-LONDON
FEMALE PREVENTIVE and REFORMATORY IN
STITUTION.

President—Rev. CANON DAIL
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, F.. 0.; Francis Nicholls
Esq. (of the Committee), 14, Old Jewry Chambers, L.C.

E. W. THOMAS Sec., 200, Euston-road, N.W.
London, England, 1869-12-21

ATTEMPTED MURDER IN A TRAIN.

A desperate attempt at murder, after the Muller fashion,
has been perpetrated in a first-class carriage of the Paris,
Lyons, and Marseilles Railway, upon the person of a Dr.
Constantine James, who was on his way home from Suez,
where he had been present at the opening of the Canal.
Arriving by steamer at Marseilles on the morning of Thurs-
day, he rested there during the day, leaving by the express
train, which starts a quarter before ten at night. Much
fatigued from the prolonged travel he had undergone,
he looked about for an empty compartment,
finally finding one in the last carriage. Entering
and stretching himself out at full length, he was soon

fast asleep. The first stoppage is at a station
called Rognac, the junction for Aix, and there a stranger,
who had taken a ticket for Miram-au-Salon, the noxtplace
at which the train would call, occupying about half an
hour in the =thither, got into the carriage occupied by Dr.
James, who was still sound asleep. No sooner had the train
got into motion than that unfortunate gentlerca n was aroused
by a shower of murderous blows dealt savagely on his head
with a loaded cane. For a moment he imagined a collision had
taken place, but the blood pouring down his face and the
continued violence soon awakened him to the real state of
affairs, and the presence of his aggressor, upon whom with
a frenzied effort he flung himself. Then ensued a fearful
struggle. Despite his injuries and exhaustion from the
wounds on his head, Dr. James, who is a hale
and hearty man, ra years of age, made a desperate
resistance, though each second that passed made him
feel how rapidlyhis strength was failing him. Fortunately,
as he was on the point of giving way from sheer weakness,
the whistling of the engine and the slackening of the speed
of the train intimated that a station was near. The would-
be assassin, finding himself baulked, opened the carriage
door, exclaiming, "Poverty has driven me to it," and jumped
out, disappearing in the darkness. In a few moments more
Miram-au-Salon was reached. The compartment
in which the scene had been enacted was splashed
from end to end with blood, while the weapon with which
the attack had been made lay broken Such was the violence
with which it had been used. Fortunately for Dr. James
he had gone to sleep with a thick hat en, which to a cer-
tain extent protected his skull and temples ; but at the
same time the injuries he sustained were of a most

serious and alarming character. The latest reports of
his condition are, that, owing to the strength and healthi-
ness of his constitution, lie is on the road to re-
London, England, 1869-12-21

LANDLORD TUMBLING.

It is gratifying to find that Catholic _bishops are
not cii2posoa to tolerate sedition-mongers among their
priests. The Rev. Mr. Ryan, the Catholic clergyman
who described the " tumbling " of landlords on the
Tipperary hustings, has been suspended. The Bishop
of Waterford has also suspended the Rev. W.
Mooney for writing a threatening letter to Colonel
Charteris's agent. The Fenians are meeting with
an active enemy in the Roman Catholic hierarchy.
They could. not encounter a more formidable one.