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The Sun.
London, England, 1856-01-05

NUMBER ONE, LONDON.

A Visit to Dakin's Tea Establishment, St. Paul's—" In to
apes est"—Bohemians and Teetotallers—Great Drawing Mate-
rials—The Magic Chest and the Enchanted Teapot—Clown
gets Tea in it, and Pantaloon gets into Hot Water in conse-
quence—Omnibus Companies on the Old System and the New
System, and the System that don't assist 'em—Strong Opposi-
tion, and final discovery of the " Right Men in their Right
Places"—Whack, bang, flip-flap, hey, presto, and Change to
" LAST SCENE OF ALL that ends this strange eventful
History."
Doors open at Half-past Six, and commence at Seven.

EAST INDIA 'HOUSE, 31sT OCTOBER, 355.
TTIE COURT of DIRECTORS of the EAST
INDIA COMPANY do hereby give Notice, that the Transfer
Books of the said Company's Stock will be shut on THURSDAY,
the 6th of December next, at Three o'clock, and opened again on
THURSDAY, the 17th of January, 1856.
That the Warrants for the Dividends on the said Stock, due on
the sth January, 1856, under the 11th section of the Act 3d and 4th
William IV., cap. 85, will be ready to be delivered on Monday, the
7th Jan., 1856.

JAMES C. MELVILL, Secretary.

GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY.—The
Directors hereby Give Notice that they will receive Money
on Loan, to pay off Debentures falling due.and are prepared to accept
Tenders for the same for a period of 3,5, or 7 years. at 6 per cent.
per annum. Application rosy be made to the undersigned.

By order of the Directors.
CHAS. A. SAUNDERS, Secretary.
Paddington Station, 2d November, 1855.

MEXICAN AND SOUTH AMERICAN
COMPANY. _ .

The TWENTY-FIRAT DIVIDENI) of seven shillinro and six-
pence per share on the shares of this Company, free of income tax,
will be paid on or after the 19th January, between the hours of
eleven and three.

Forms for claiming the Dividend may be obtained by the share-
holders on application at the office.

111-DV, CLARKE, secretary.
17, Gracechurch-street, 12th December, 1855.

COMPAGNIE GENERALE des OMNIBUS
de LONDRES (the LONDON GENERAL OMNIBUS COM-

PA NY).
London, England, 1856-01-05

" ' The House of Elmore' is no common novel, destined to be read
for a season and forgotten. It is one of those tales which sink into
the heart and haunt the fancy for many a day. It is impossible to
deny the author the merit of a fresh and original conception. power-
ful and concentrated thought, eloquent and earnest diction, and a
wonderful power of arresting the interest of his readers."—Morning
Post. .

Hurst and Rlackett, publishers, successors to Henry Colburn.

THE ZOIST COMPLETED.

THE ZOIST, No. 25, contains important
details of the Discipline of the Great Prison at Munich—Nu-
merous cases of long-standing and condemned diseases—Extraordi-
nary Observations of the evolution of light daring certain functions,
by Itelchenbach—Accounts of Socrates, Swedenborg, George Foz,
Joseph Smith, Shamyl, and Hung-Low-U'seuen, as extatics of
Genius, &e., &c. The complete work may be had in 13 volumes,
boards, for 51. Ps. ; the separate numbers, 25.6 d each.
Arthur Hall, Virtue, and Co., 25, Paternoster-row.
London, England, 1856-01-05

LATEST NEWS.

HAMBURG, FRIDAY.

The Grand Duke Constantine, as the head of
the naval service of Russia, bas issued a circular
to its several departments, requiring that all re-
ports shall contain the naked truth. Defects and
mismanagement are no longer to be glossed over.
Officials disobeying this injunction are to be dis-
missed the service.

Accounts from Sweden state that General
Bloch, Minister•at-War in Norway, and com-
manding the army, has been directed to organise
the Norwegian troops, in concert with the chief
of the War Depaztment at Stockholm.
London, England, 1856-01-05

THE COUNCIL OF WAR IN PARIS.

In the course of a few days a General Council of War
is to be held at Paris, at which England will be repre-
sented by his Royal Highness the Duke of Cambridge,
Sir Richard Airey, and Sir Harry Jones, together with
Admirals Sir Edmund Lyons and Dundee.
The object of this Council is to collect, to interchange,
and to consider all possible information with respect to
the,war in every quarter ; but it will not be in the pro-
vince of the Council to plan campaigns, or to decide, !n
the beginning of January, what is to be done in April.
The Council, having deliberated filly on the importat
subjects which will suggest themselves to them, will
communicate the results of their labours to their re-
spective Gpvernments, who will discuss the questions
which may be raised, and, having decided them, will
give the orders necessary to secure the objects they may
have in contecoplation.—Post.

We understand that the Hon. Wyndham Quin, late
of the Grenadier Guards, only brother of the Earl of
Dunraven, is about to form a matrimonial alliance with
Caroline, third daughter of Admiral Sir George Tyler,
M.P., of Cottsell, Glamorganshire: Miss Harriet Tyler,
eldest daughter of the Admiral, will be married at the
same time, to Mr. Edward P. Richards, of Plas Newydd,
in the ewe county•
London, England, 1856-01-05

CONTRACT FOR BRITISH OAK TIMBER, THICKSTITFF,
PLANK, AND TREENAILS.
Department of the Storekeeper-General of the Navy,
Somerset-place, 3d Jan., 1856.
THE Commissioners for executing the Office of
Lord High Admiral of the United Kingdom of Great Britain
ni Ireland, DO HEREBY GIVE NOTICE, that on TUESDAY, th..
sth February next, at Two o'clock, they will be ready to treat with
finch persons as may he willing to contract for supplying
18,230 Loads of BRITISH OAK TIMBER (rough contents, Mt'
to be delivered in a rough or sided state, as the said
Commissioners shall direct),
6,420 Loads of B iIITISII OAK, THICKSTUFF, and PLANK,
and
1,170.000 BRITISH OAK TREENAILS.
To he delivered at her Majesty's several Dockyards by the 31st
December, 1858, at prices including all carriage and other expenses.
A Tender may be made for the whole Contract, or for the quantities
required for any one or more of the yards, but not for less than the
full quantities of Timber, Thickstuff, Plank, and Treenails required
for any one yard.
A form of the tender, showing the distribution. sidings, and dimen-
sions of the Timber, Thickstuff, Plank, and Treenails, and all other
necessary particulars, may be had on application to this office by
letter or otherwise.
No tender will be received after two o'clock on the day of treaty,
nor any noticed, unless the party attends, or an agent for him duly
authorised in writing.
Every tender must be addressed to the Secretary of the Admiralty,
and bear in the left-hand corner the words, " Tender for British
Oak," and must also be delivered at Somerset-place, accompanied
by a letter signed by two responsible persons, engaging to become
bound with the person tendering, in the sum of 20,0001. for the due
performance of the whole contract, or In a due proportion for a part
only.

CHRISTMAS PRESENTS.
THE most appropriate Offerings for this Season
of Festivity are those which tend to the promotion of Health
and Personal Attraction. None can be more acceptable than
ROW LANDS' MACASgAR OIL,
for imparting a transcendent lustre to the Hair, and sustaining it in
decorative charm.
London, England, 1856-01-05

NOTICE OF DIVIDEND.

BANK of DEPOSIT, No. 3, Pall-mall East,
London. Established A.D.18 44.
The WARRANTS for the HALF-YEARLY INTEREST, at the
rate of 5 per cent. per annum, on Deposit Accounts, to 31st December,
will be ready for delivery on and after January 10th, and Payable

PETER MORRISON, Managing Director.
Parties desirous of Investing Money are requested to examine the
plan of the Bank of Deposit.
Prospectuses and forms for opening accounts sent free on applica-
tion.
January Ist, 1R56.
London, England, 1856-01-05

THE PACIFIC.

SOUTHAMPTON, JAN. 4.
By the Royal Mail steam-ship Tyne we receive
our usual files of papers and despatches from the
Pacific ports.
The Pacific Steam Navigation Company's steamer
New Granada bad arrived at Panama, with 33 pas-
sengers, $lBO,OOO in treasure, and dates from Val-
paraiso, Nov. 15 ; Coquimbo, 16th ; Cobija, 19th ;
Arica, 20th ; Callao, 25th ; Payta, 29th ; and
Guayaquil, 30th.
A great quantity of gold bad been discovered
near Naciamento, 90 miles above Conception in
southern Chili. It is said that $lO,OOO worth of
the precious metal was discovered by one man in
14 days. The Chilian correspondent of the Fanaina
Star and _Herald thus describes the discovery :
" The steamer Polynesian has arrived, bringing the
news of an American named Brown having taken out
$lO,OOO in 14 days from the diggingd near Naciamento ;
that Talcahuano and Conception were in great excite-
ment, the shop windows displaying signs, So compra
Oro,' &c.
" From Quittola, some 30 miles distance, news has
just been received of new gold discoveries, which has
caused many to look that way fur the ' rock.' There-
fore you can safely put us down for a gold country.
Rents appear to be advancing since the above news,
and soon we hope to advise you of young Sacramento,
Sonora, &c." - -

The following market report is extracted from
the price-current of the Dicur io of the 14th Nov. :

"There have been very few transactions of any im-
portance during the past fortnight, the demand from
the interior very small ; some sales made for Bolivia.
The only arrivals that have brought akieortmente have

By this change it is said Governs
increased revenue on tea of 27,0001

lent will gain an
'., and on sugar

of 35,0001. per annum.
The commercial record of the Empire of the 15th
of September states that—
"A further rise in the price of flour has taken place,
and stocks are so low that fresh arrivals will meet with
immediate sales. Firsts are quoted at 351. per ton,
seconds at 33/. Mr. Breillart reports that the rapid
manner in which the late importations of wheat and
flour have moved off has induced a rise in the market.
Wheat is now selling for 14s, per bushel."
Exchange, 3 per cent. premium.
London, England, 1856-12-18

LATEST N E WS.

THE SEIZURE OF TURKISH BOATS
BY THE RUSSIANS.
The Journal de Constantinople gives the fol-
lowing details of the seizure of the Turkish boats
by the Russians, which was briefly mentioned by
telegraph :—" A merchant vessel under Turkish
colours, and 18 large barges, laden with mer-
chandise, left Trebizond with their papers all
regular, and signed by the Russian consul.
They arrived on the 19th November at Soudouk-
Kale, of which place the Russian General
Philippson took possession on the 22d with
several thousand men, driving out the Circas-
sians. During the conflict which took place
all the merchandise belongin to the boats
was pillaged and taken away. The general
declared to the Turks that justice should be
done them, and for that purpose he sent all
the boats to Kertch, with an escort of soldiers
more numerous than the sailors belonging
to them, in order that the governor of that
town should examine into the affair. The boats
stopped at Anapa, where, it is said, the Turks
were badly treated, and even imprisoned until
their departure. On leaving Anapa for Kertch
the Turks appear to have overpowered their escort,
for instead of going to Kertch they reached Tre-
bizond, minus their merchandise, but bringing
the Russian soldiers with them in triumph. This
mystification would be amusing enough were not
serious interests at stake. The Turks naturally
claim an indemnity for the merchandise stolen
from them, and also complain of a flagrant viola-
tion of the law of nations. How the affair will
terminate it is impossible to say, but it already
occupies the diplomatic world, and may give
rise to serious complications. The English are
as furious at it as the Turks, and regret that
their squadron in the Black Sea had not been
reinforced."
London, England, 1856-12-18

IT JOHN NEWMAN, who formerly kept a
toll-gate near Coventry. in the County of Warwick, and nur-
ried Susanna Palmer, one of the Grand- aughters of the late William
Townsend, formerly of Stratford-upon-Avon, Innholder, deceased,
will apply ,o Mr. H. 13. So wdon, Solicitor, Stratford upon-Avon, he
will hear of something to his advantage.
London, England, 1856-12-18

GENERAL TOM THUMB !-THREE
LEVEES DAILY at the REGENT GALLERY, Quadrant
This American Man in Miniature, undoubtedly the smallest in the
world, intelligent, sprightly, educated, perfectly symmetrical in all
bis proportions, and graceful beyond belief, will arrive in the steamer
Persia, on his way to Russia, accompanied by his mother and other
members of his family. ilrior to his departure for the Continent the
little General will hold Three Public Levees each day, for a short
tine only, at the Regent Gallery, Quadrant, Regent-street, near Air-
street, commencing on BOXING-DAY, 26th Dec. He will appear in
a great variety of NEW CHARACTERS and COSTUMES, SONGS,
DANCES. GRECIAN STATUES, &c., &c. his MINIATURE
CHARIOT and PONIES, with ELFIN COACHMAN and FOOT-
MAN, will promenade the streets daily, and he seen in front of
Regent Gallery at the termination of each day levee.
Thirteen years ago the General had the distinguished honour of
appearing (by command) three times before her Majesty and the
Royal Family, at Buckingham Palace, since which period he has
performed before the principal Potentates of Europe, and more than
TEN MILLIONS of Ladies and Gentlemen in the Old and New
Weed.

Hours of Exhibition—from 11 till 1 ; 3 till 5 ; and 7 till 10 o'clock
Admission Is., without regard to age. Reserved Stalls, 2s. ; Children
London, England, 1856-12-18

LOCAL SHARE MARKETS.

LIVERPOOL, DEC. 17.
STOOL EXCHANGE.—The Stock Exchange to-day w°
doing very little business, and prices almost the es°e
as yesterday, but improving at the close. Manchester,
Sheffield, and Lincolnshire, 344 34—Midlands, 82}
Lancashire and Yorkshire, 97 64—South Eastern, 24
22—North Eastern, Berwick, 20.—East Lancashire, 22
Ditto, pref. oue-fifths, 5 per cent., 51—Great Westervj
69A—London and North Western, 1054—Lancaster and
Preston, 111 i. shares, 6} prem.—Caledonian, 31. k I.

BIRMINGHAM, DEC. 17.
STOOK BEOHANGE.—The business to-day was not
ki
brisk, and prices the turn lower. Birmingham Ban ;
33—Birmingham Old Union 15I—General Steam
251—South Staffoids, 0.1.3.

MANCHESTER, DEC. 17.
3TOOK EXCHANGE.—The market to-day was mod° .0 „t
active, with the prices giving way considerably-
bd
Lancashire 224 7-16 a—London and North Wr°s-
tero
106 s—Midlands, 821 li—Leeds, 974 6 I—Dovera,
1-16—Manchester Sheffield, and Lincolns, 343 34316;
Ditto, 3i per cents., 68—East Lancashire, Qrs., g2_ Dian
cheater Assurance, 78.
i
London, England, 1856-12-18

VER. W. S. WOODIN'S OLIO of ODDITIES,
with New Costumes and • rious Novelties, Vocal and Cha-
racteristic, will be given during the Christmas holidays, in the
Polvqrarhie-hall. King William-street. ('herring-crow. Opening
Nights, FRIDAY, Dec. 26th. First 7'.TORNING PERFORMANCE
on SA.,I3P,DAY, Dec. 27, at Three. PI ivate Ilexes and Stalls may
be secured without extra charge, at the Eux-ofllce. :the Polygraphic
Hall is being entirely redecorated.
London, England, 1856-12-18

EDINBURGH HAY AND sIRAW MARKET—

DEC. 16..
Supplies of all kinds these last six days large.
Oat straw, from Ss 6d to 12s Od per kemplo of 16 stones
trop; wheat do., lls Od to 12s Od; barley do., Ss Od. to 108
Od. Hay from 12d to ls. 2d.

EDINBURGH MEAL—DEC. 16.
There were in the market to-day 12 sacks oatmeal, each
weighing 2801 b imperial, which sold at 40s and —a.

DALKEITH MEAL

RKET-DEC. 15.
London, England, 1856-12-18

LONDON an,
LAND HAW
FIRST and SECOND (
the Euston Station, L(
Lincoln
Collinghara
Newark
FiFkerton
Thargarton -
I owdhatn
by all trains on WE
by the ordinary trains
Day tickets will also

NORTH-WESI
vAYS.-C HRTSTMAS
'Lass DAY TICKETS
INDON, to—
Nottirigham
Derby
York
Bradford
Leeds

'ERN and MID-
110I,IDATS.
will be issued from

Normanton
Oakenshaw
Doncaster
Sheflleld, and

Masboro'

DNESD AY, De^. 24, available to return with
up to and including Monday, Dec. 29.
) be issued from the above stations to London
By order.
Office, Euston station,

General ➢tanager's

lecember, 1E56.

LONDON and NORTH-WESTERN RAIL-
WAY.—CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS.
DAY TICKETS issued on WEDNESDAY, Dec. 24, and interven-
ing days, will be available until ➢IONDAY, Dec. 29.
By order.

MARK HUISII.
General Manager's Office, Euston Station, December:lBUL

ETROPOLITAN COUNTIES and
GENERAL LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY, 27, Regent-
ktreet, Waterlco-place, London. Capital, 100,0001.

TRUSTEES.
Rt.Fln. Spencer IL Walpole,M.P. I Richard Spooner, Esq., M.P.
Henry Peter Fuller, Esq. I E. Vansittart Neale, Esq.
Lire Assurance business transacted in all its branches.
N.H. The bonus declared st the last division of profits averaged
.33 per cent. on all the premiums paid.
F. FERGUSON CAMROUX, Manacer.

SUN LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY,
LONDON.
Policies effected with this Society now will PARTICIPATE TN
FOUR.FIFTFIS, or 80 per cent., of the Net Profits of the Society,
,ccording to the conditions contained in the Society's Prospectus.
The Premiums required by this Society for insuring Young Lives
're lower than in many other old-established offices, and Insurers
are fully protected from all risk by an ample guarantee fund, in
addition to the accumulated funds derived from the investments of
Premiums.
Policy stamps paid by the Office.
Prospectuses may be obtained at the Office in Threadneedle•street,
L on, or of any of the Agents of the Society.
CHARLES HENRY LIDDERDALE, Actuary.
London, England, 1856-12-18

THE ARCTIC SHIP RESOLUTE.

PORTSMOUTH—Weduesday.—The Resolute, Arctic dis-
covery ship, is the lion of the day. Nothing can equal the
impression made on the officers belonging to the ship by
the visit of her Majesty, and the kind invitation given to
Captain Hartsteia to dine with the Queen at the Palace
of Osborne, besides the officers being enabled to roam over
the grounds of this fairy-like spot. The American com-
mander has been received more in the light of an intimate
friiend than in his official capacity as a commander in the
American navy. Suffice it to say that our " cousins " have
received a British welcome. After dining with the Queen,
Prince Albert entertained the American commander at a
game of billiards, and otherwise courteously did the hos-
pitalities of the Royal domain in a manner that will never
be forgotten by the American officers. Her Majesty, out
of her privy purse, has desired that 1001. shall be distri-
buted amongst the American crew. It is questionable
whether at any period the Queen's health has been pro-
posed and done so much honour to as on this special oc-
casion ; we vouch for it never by Americans ; and we
may make mention of the hilamity and joyous feeling kept
up on board the Resolute, where American and British
officers again pledged the glass of friendship on England's
shores as they pledged each other in the Arctic regions.

THE THREE-DECKER—PRINCE OF WALES.
The interesting operation of lowerin the after body of
the Prince of Wales, 131, screw three-decker, 31 feet 6
inches, took place at Portsmouth yesterday. This makes
the third ship at the port which has been so successively
lowered—the Marlborough, Royal Sovereign, and ,the pre-
sent ship, Prince of Wales, converted from a 120 gun sail-
ing ship to a 131 screw. The rib-bands had been pre-
viously cut through, and the body shored up. The cradle
and poppets took the weight of the after-body this morn-
ning, and at eleven o'clock great anxiety was evinced by a
vast multitude to witness this hitherto novel experinlent.
About 30 feet forward of the stern was busied the fluke of
au immense anchor, covered with tons of pig ballast ' • to
the ring of this was attached two powerful falls, under the
direction of Mr. Harvey, the boatswain of the yard ; the
ends were made fast to the fore part of the bilge or launch-
ing planks, by which the immense weight was to be go-
verned. At 11.30 the commander-in-chief, Vice-Admiral
Sir G. Seymour, the Rear-Admiral Superintendent Mar-
tin, supported by their flag officers besides a numerous
cortege of elegantly-dressed ladies and friends, took their
stations on stages and on the edge of the slip. The master
shipwright (Mr. Abethell) was early at his post, assisted
by Messrs. Craddock, Moody, Brain', and the various fore-
men of the establishment. The shipwrights' men awaited
the word of command, and the vigorous strokes of the
hammer parted the noble fabric, amidships, and in ten
seconds a gap appeared of 34 feet; the after-body glided
down the ways noiselessly and beautifully, amid the clap-
ping of hands and immense cheering.
London, England, 1856-12-18

THE PARIS CONGRESS.

The Presse of Brussels contains a Paris letter,
signed "Y.," whose communications are remarked
for being generally correct. In announcing that
Count Walewski is to preside at the conferences
which will shortly open at Paris, the writer says :
" I may even go farther, and declare that if the
nature of things had not attributed that position
to the count, the sentiments expressed by the Eng-
lish Cabinet show that that power would have
been most anxious to place him there by its suf-
frage. I am here, I know well, in contradiction
with the rumours which have been current on the
subject for some time past. The violent articles
which have appeared in the English papers cannot
be forgotten ; but I believe that I am perfectly ex-
act when I affirm that the English Ministers reject
most energetically all responsibility in such articles,
and protest against every idea of interfering in
the internal affairs of France, and particularly
against any attempt to deprive Count Walewski
of the position at the conference which his post of
Minister of Foreign Affairs in the country where
the conferences are held entitles him to. I may
add that, on this point, declarations have been
communicated to the count by official personages
of a nature to be altogether satisfactory."

The same letter adds that Baron de Brunnow
will again represent Russia at the conference,
thus taking the place which ought in the ordinary
course to devolve on Count de Risseleff. The
reason of the change, it declares, is that the
baron, from having taken part in the formor
conference, is better qualified to follow the pro-
ceedings on the present occasion.
London, England, 1856-12-18

dauntry Markets.

BRISTOL SUGAR—DEa. 17.

Business limited from want of an adequate supply ; but
this week a eArgo of Demerara has been brought forward,
and about 20.) hhds sold at full rates—from, for low brown
refining, 48s per cwt., to 55s for fair yellow crystalised.
A good inquiry for rum.
London, England, 1856-12-18

(No. 20,124.)

B L .A. C
31 T3-NITGHT, AT EIGHT.

TA 4 XETER HALL-TO-MORROW NIGHT.-
KEITH, DROWSE, and Co. have made arrangements by
which they will be enabled to supply their friends and the pubii,
with THI:EE and FIVE SHILLING TICKETS for the Sacre
harmonic Society's performance of Handers Messiah to-morrow
evening, up th the latest hour.
London, England, 1856-12-18

Pbwers.

Prince Daniel is still endeavouring to persuade
France to acknowledge the independence of Mon-

tenegro.

• FRANCE.
PARIS, WEDNESDAY EVENING.

Austria is the only Power that signed the Treaty
of Paris which has not yet named a representative
at the Conferences.

It is generally thought that M. de Hubner will
represent the Cabinet of Vienna.
Marshal de Castellane arrived yesterday in Paris,
where he will remain until the 21st. General Du-
montel is charged with the command of the
troops during the Marshal's absence.
A. deputation of Moldo-Wallachian boyards, re-
cently arrived in Paris, have presented the follow-
ing address to the Emperor :
" The deputies of the class of boyards fulfil a
sacred duty in hastening to express their gratitude
to the generous sovereign of France, whose sym-
pathies are for us of inestimable value. The idea
of the union of the Roumain principalities into one
State, a plan noble, well conceived, and supported
by the kindness of the Emperor Napoleon, and
which forms at the same time the sole object of our
wishes, fills our hearts with joy. We are firmly
convinced that in this union will be found the
force and future prosperity of our country. To
accomplish that wish, which is shared by all the
population, we only need the support of provi-
dential France, whose mission is to watch over the
destinies and prosperity of nations. The accom-
plishment of this wish will cause the Roumain
people to feel eternal gratitude and sincere attach-
ment for France, and will make the memory of the
Emperor blessed by us and our descendants."

AT courier arrived from Berlin last night and
proceeded at once to Fontainebleau ; another ar-
rived this morning with despatches for the Prussian
Minister.

BOURSE, DEC. I.7.—The note of the Moniteur
about the affairs of Switzerland has been inter-
preted favourably at the Bourse, and prices have
rallied. The market continued improving to the
close, when the following were the last quotations
Cash. fr. c. End of Month.
4i per Cents
3 per Cents 66 GO 66 95
New Loan —

Bank Shares 4,100 Roman (x d)
Credit Mobilier 1,485 Austrian
Belgian Fives .. 99 Spanish Threes
Piedmontese (5) 9l 50 Home Debt
RAILWAYS—FOR CASH.

fr. c. fr. c
Orleans 1,310 Western
Northern 940 Strasburg
Lyons 1,375 New Ditto
Mediterranean 1,740 Grand Central
Lyons Geneva,, 740 Teste
Cetto

A letter from Berlin, in the Ost Deutsche Post,
states that an aide-de-camp of Admiral Prince
Adalbert left that city on the 11th for Portsmouth,
to inquire into the condition of the Prussian frigate
Thetis, now in that port, which had suffered se-
verely in the late heavy gales. The Thetis, of 40
guns, occupies the second rank in the Prussian
navy.
London, England, 1856-12-18

MARKET NEWS.—(This Day.)

CORN EXCHANGE.
GENERAL AVERAGE PRICES OF BRITISEI CORN
For the week ended Dec. 18,1856, made up from the Returns of th e
Inspectors in the different Cities and Towns in England and Walt e
per Imperial Quarter.
WHEAT. iSABLEY. OATS. MM. I BEAM. 1 PEA.,
sei Id ( 43s 11 23s 51 42s Id 43s 71 41s 10d
THE SIX WEEKS' AVERAGE.

WHEAT. BARLEY. I OATS. RIE. BEANS. PEAS.
62s Si 45s Id I 25s 3d 40a 11l 45s 6d 43s Id

QUANTITIES OF GRAIN SOLD LAST WEEK.

Wheat, 107,808; Barley, 102,457 ; Oats, 20,941; Bye, 44 ;Bean.,

6,303; Pei.% 3,642 quarters.

MEAT MARKETS.

NEWGATE AND LEADENHALL.—The trade was less active
to-day, yet prices were supported. Beef, from 3s Od to 48
6d ; Mutton, 3s 6d to 48 Ed; Veal, 4s Od to 5s O 1; Pork, 3s
10d to 5,5 4d per 81bs, by the carcase.
SOUTHALL, Dec. 17.—T0-day's market was well supplied
with stock, in which a good business was transacted, as
follows :—Beef, from 3s Gd to 4s 10d; Mutton, 3s 6d to 5s
2d; Veal, 48 Od to 5s Od; Pork, 4s Od to 5s Od per 81bs, to
sink the offal.

ROMFORD, Dec. 17.—We were well supplied with fat
stock, which sold readily, on higher terms. Beef, from 3s
6d to 5s Od ; Mutton, Is Od to 5s 4d • Veal, 4s Od to 5s Od;
Pcrk, 4s 0,1 to 5s 2d per Sibs. Quarter-old store pigs, 23s
to 29s each.
London, England, 1856-12-18

CANCER HOSPITAL, London and West
Brompton.—Secretary's Office, 167, Piccadilly.—This Institu-
tion has been established exclusively for the treatment of the poor
:filleted with cancerous diseases. Out-door patients to attend at 167,
Pieeadiily; on Tuesdays, at 2 o'clock. In-door patients are admitted
at the Brompton Establishment, for one month, and for a longer
period if recommended by the medical officers. The number of per-
,ons under treatment as in or out-door patients have averaged for
the last three years about 400 cases each year. Since the foundation
of this Hospital in 1851, 1,799 poor persons, suffering under every
form of this dreadful malady, have received the benefits of this
Charity. A Weekly Board manage its affairs, and every informa-
tion connected with the Institution may be obtained on appliection
to the Secretary. Contributions to enable the Committee to continue
this great work of benevolence are urgently solicited, and may be
paid to William Loxham Farrar, Esq., the Treasurer, 66, Lincoln's-
inn-fields; Messrs. Coutts and Co., Strand; and at the Secretary's
Offices, 167, Piccadilly.

By order.
W. J. COCKERILL, Secretary.

OYAL FREE HOSPITAL, Gray's-inn-road.
Patron—The QUEEN.—Founded 1828.
The sick poor are admitted on their own application alone; no re-
commendation is required.
During the past month the following number received the benefits
of this Charity, either as out or in-door patients, on their personal
application :
Week ending 7th November 2,154
Ditto 14th November 2,043
Ditto 21st November .... • • 1,972
Ditto 28th November.,..., 2,309
29th and 30th November.. • .

Total in November .... • . 8,747
f which 2,775 were new cases, the remainder (still under treat-
[tient) having been admitted previously.
The clergy of all denominations have unlimited access to the
patients.
Heavy expenses are inevitably incurred in affording such exten-
sive relief. The Committee, therefore, earnestly entreat the aid of
the public.
The management of the Hospital is in the hands of 30 Governors,
early elected from the general list of subscribers, at the Annual
General Meeting in January. A Board is held every Thursday, at
o'clock (Rev. J. B. Owen, Chairman), to conduct the business,
when any subscriber may attend, if so disposed, the Board being at
all times desirous of receiving suggestions or giving explanation.
The Hospital is not endowed, but is wholly dependent on volun-
tary contributions and legacies, which are received by the Treasurer,
John Masterman, Esq., M.P., Nicholas-lane; also by Messrs. Coutts
and Co. ; Drummond and Co.; Berries and Co.; Ransom and Co. ;
Prescott, Grote, and Co. ; Smith, Payne, and Co.; Glyn and Co. ;
Jones Loyd and Co.; Barclay and Co. ; Denison and Co. ; Williams.
Deacon, and Co. ; Overend, Gurney, and Co. ; Nisbet and Co., Ber-
ners-street ; Masterman and Co.; and at the Hospital.

Clothing for the destitute patients will be thankfully received.
By order, J. B. OWEN, M.A.,
London, England, 1856-12-18

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Naval and Military Intelligence.

There is no foundation for the rumour prevalent a few
days since that Lord John Hay would supersede Captain
Provost in the command of the Satellite.

SHEERNESS—WEDNESDAY.
Thistle, gunboat, Mr. Sutton, second master, in com-
mand, arrived here yesterday from surveying the coast of
Scotland, under the Porcupine, and this morning she hauled
into the camber to relit, we believe.
Emerald, 50, screw, is still at the basin moorings. She
would, we believe, have gone on her trial trip this day ; but
owing to the dense fog it is postponed by the Government.
Hawke, 60, screw block ship, Captain James Wilcox,
hauled down this aftsrnooon to fit out as a coast guard
ship. She has gone into the basin.

Wellington, 74, screw, is rigged complete at the fair-way,
moorings. She is also for the coast-guard, but not com-
missioned.

Melampus, 42, is still in No. 3 dry dock.
Meeaneo, 84, screw, hauled into No. 2 dry dock, where
she will be fitted with a screw propeller. She will not be
lengthened more than an additional sternpost, which will
make her about three feet longer, She was built iu Bom-
bay, and is considered as sound as ever she was.

DEVONPORT----WEDNESDAT.
Indus, 70, fitting at this port, as flag ship for tho Weal
Indies, was taken into dock on Monday, and will come out
on Thursday.

James Watt, 91, Captain Talavora V. Anson, at this
port, went out of harbour on Wednesday last, and on
Thursday proceeded outside the Breakwater to try her
engines, which proving satisfactory, sho now only awaits
sailing orders. _

Eagle, 50, is to be commissioned at this port for the
coast-guard service by Captain IL A. Storey, with a com-
plement of 90 officers and men. -

An order has for some time been in existence, issued by
the Admiralty, against the sale of excisable liquors by par-
ties in employ in the dockyard, but that order has not
until recently been strictly enforced. A. few days since,
however, it was ascertained that a labourer in the Govern-
ment employ kept a beer-house, upon the knowledge of
which he was ordered to give up one or the other of his
avocations. Ho preferred retaining the beer-house, and
was, accordingly, dismissed her Majesty's service.
London, England, 1856-12-18

LLOYD'S SHIPPING.--(This Day.)

LONDON, Dec. 18.—Wind this day at noon, W. ; mo•
derate breeze and hazY.
PORTSMOUTH, Dec. 17.—Wind N.W.—Arrived.—
H.M.Str.'s Retribution and Resolute, from Cowes. Off
the port—Adelaide, from Antwerp, for Cape de Vesds ;
Pay! Jones, Antwerp, for Buenos Ayres.
PLYMOUTH, Dec. 17.—Wind W.—Arrived—Hannah
Jane, from Rio Grande. Sailed—Centipede, for Malaga.
FALMOUTH, Dec. 17.—Wind valiable. —Arrived—Ara-
Minta, from Liverpool, for Fernando Po, with loss of
sails and bulwarks.

RAMSGATE, Dec.l7.—The Sultana (s.s.), from London,
for Lisbon, has commenced discharging cargo, a small por-
tion of which is damaged.
CARDIFF, Dec. 17.—Wind W.—Arrived.—Satisfac-
tion, from Barcelona.
HOLYHEAD, Dec. 17.—Wind S.W. to W.—Arrived.—
Orkney Lassfrom Liverpool, for Bahia.
SOUTHAMPTON, Dec. 17. —Arrived—Magdalenna (s.),
from the West Indies.

SCILLY, Dec. 15.—Wind N.E.—Arrived—Vasco de
Gaina, from Quebec, for Hull, leaky, &c.
NEWPORT, Dec. 17.—Wind W.—Sailed.—Janet Kid-
ston, for St. Thomas.

ELECITRIC TELEGRAPH.)

LIYERPOOL, Thurticiny Morning.

Wind N.N.W.

Arrived—Jenny Jones, from Iquique ; Josephus, St.
John's, N.B. ; May Queen, Mobile ; Simoon, New York.
Sailed—Milan (s.s.) for Trieste; Beline, Ceard ; Mary
Ann Rolliot, Calcatta ; Lea, Bahia; Castro, St. Lucia.

QUEENSTOWN, Dec. 16.
Wind S.
Arrived—Amacordia, from St. Andrew's; Kate, Que
bee; Isabella, Ibraila.
Sailed—Thessalia, for Lisbon.

(BY SUBMARINE AND BRITISH TELEGRAPH.)
GRAVESEND, Thursday, 10.7 a.m.
Wind S-W ; five hours ebb light and hazy.
Arrived—lndia, from Dantsic ; Martha, Lisbon ; Nep-
tnnus, Odessa; Uncle Billy, Antwery ; Horeb, Antwerp;
Sate, Antwerp.

DEAL, Thursday, 9.55 A.M.
Wind W., moderate, and fine.
Anchored near the Tongue Lightship on the 17th.—Cori•
pore, ship, from Antwerp, for London.
Passed—Hope, from London, for Mobile; Somerin,
London, Port-au-Prince.
Sailed—Hugh, for Hull.
London, England, 1856-12-18

APPETITE AND DIGESTION IMPROVED.

EEA and PERRINS' WORCESTERSHIRE
SAUCE imparts the most exquisite relish to Steaks, Chops,
and all Roast Meat Gravies, Fish, Game, Soup, Curries, and Salad,
It'd by its tonic and invigorating properties enables the stomach to
perfectly digest the food.

The dailyuse of this aromatic and delicious Sauce is the best safe-
;.card to health.

"old by the proprietors, Lea and Perrino, 19, Fenchurch-street,
London,
,and 68, Broad-street, Worcester; also by Messrs. Barclay
and Sons, Messrs. Crosse and Blackwell, and other oilmen and mer-
chants, London ; and generally by the principal dealers In sauce.
N.8.---To guard against imitailoins, see that the names of "LEA
and PERRINS" are upon the label and patent cap of the bottle.
London, England, 1856-12-18

APPETITE AND DIGESTION IMPROVED.

rEA and PERRINS' WORCESTERSHIRE
SAUCE imparts the most exquisite relish to Steaks, Chops,
end all Roast Meat Gravies, Fish, Game. Soup, Curries, and Salad,
tied by its tonic and invigorating properties enables the stomach to
perfectly digest the food.
The daily use of this aromatic and delicious Sauce is the best safe-
guard to health.
Sold by the proprietors, Lea and Perrins, 19, Fcnchurch-street,
London, and 68, Broad-street, Worcester; also by Messrs. Barclay
cud Sons, Messrs. Crosse and Blackwell, and other oilmen and mer-
chants, London; and generally by the principal dealers in sauce.
N.B.—To guard against imitations, see that the names of "LEA
and PERRINS" are upon the label and patent cap of the bottle.
London, England, 1856-12-18

BRISTOL SUGAR—DEa. 17.

Business limited from want of an adequate supply ; but
this week a cargo• of Demerara has been brought forward,
and about 263 hhds sold at full rates—from, for low brown
refining, 48s per cwt., to bss for fair yellow crystalised.
A good inquiry for rum.

EDINBURGH HAY AND STRAW MARKET-

DEC. 16.
Supplies of all kinds these last six days large.
Ont straw, from Rs 6d to 12s Od per kemple of 16 stones
tron; wheat do., lls Od to 12s Od; barley do., 8s Od. to 105
Od. Hay from 12d to le. 2d.

EDINBURGH MEAL—DEO. 16.
There were in the market today 12 sacks oatmeal, each
weighing 2801 b imperial, which sold at 40s and —s.

DALKEITH AfEb._L

.RKET—DEc. 15.

There were in the market to-dv 7 bags of oatmeal, 0 of
barleymeal, and 0 pot barley. Sales dull.
Oatmeal, per sack of 2801bs First. Second. Third.
imperial - Cil
Barleymeal, per ditto -s Od —s Od —s Oft
Peasemeal, per ditto
Flour, new, per ditto.... —s Od —s Od. —s , d
Pot-barley, new, per ditto —s Od —s Od —s Od
London, England, 1856-12-18

A.liglo Californian
1 Xuatralian

Radon (Gd. Duchy of),
Bhonar. Iron & Coal
British Iron

Brazilianlmp.(issued
at 25 pm.)
Do. Cocaes & Cuiab,
Do. St. John Del Ray
Clarendon Cons. Min
Co. of Jamaica
ICobre Copper:;;,
Colonial Gold
Copper Min. of Eng
Do. Pref. 7i p. cent
Copiapo
Fortuna
Genczal
Gt.NuggetVeinßeg
Great Polgooth
Gt Wheal Vor United
Liberty
Linares
Lusitanian
fariquita
New Granada
Nouveau Monde
Pontgi.Sil.& Le. Min
Port Philip
Quartz Rock
Rhymney Iron
Do. New
Santiago de Cuba
Sort. Cons. Min. Co
South Australian
Do. Scrip
Do. 10 per cent Pref
Tam. S. &L.Min. Co
Tin Croft
United Mexican
Waller
West Mariposa
Worthing Mining of
Australia ........N •
London, England, 1856-12-18

LIFE-BOAT SERVICES. - The Sun recently stated
that the Tenby life-boat, which belongs to the Na-
tional Life-boat Institution, had saved, nine poor fel-
lows from a Spanish vessel, which went to pieces near
that place on the 7th inst., and the following is the cox-
swain's interesting account of the said service :—"Tenby,
Sunday night, 7th December.—Wind S.W. ; strong
gales and squally. Several vessels in Caldy Roads
riding heavily. At 8 p.m. a vessel reported on the
White Back (the shoal on which the French schooner
Alexandre was lost last winter). The life-boat being
already out of the home on the slip was very soon run
down into the water and launched off the carriage. We were
then compelled to go round St. Catherine's Island, as
it was only one hour's flood. Here we had a flood tide
and heavy cross seas to contend with, which for half an
hour almost baffled us, as the sea was constantly break-
ing over us. Passing this we progressed gradually till we
got to windward of ihevessel, which had been driven over
the shoal, and was lying on the strand, bow on, the sea
making a clear breach over her stern and port quarter.
We dropped the anchor and backed in. We should have
made quick work now, but unfortunately the mainsail,
boom, and gaff, were washed over the lee quarter, in back-
ing clear of which, to avoid being stove, a sea struck us
on the broadside, going over us, the force of which broke
three of our lee oars, leaving us clear of the loose wreck.
Here we found the benefit of our anchor, for the next
sea would have thrown us on the strand but for the
anchor bringing us up. The hand grapnel was then
thrown aboard, and nine poor fellows were soon stowed
away in the life-boat. We gave a hearty cheer, and
then hauled her through, the surf and pulled away
to windward with a will, and then bore up for the har-
bour, thankful to Divine Providence for enabling us
once more to perform this errand of mercy, and to
poor fellows from inevitable destruc-
tion—forabout two hours from our leaving her
snatch nine e
(before high water) she was all to pieces. The boat
behaved admirably ; in fact, I. am persuaded the crew
would cheerfully face any sea in her when it is possible
to row ahead. The crew also showed) the most perfect
coolness and fixed determination to effect their purpose,
if possible, which, by the Divine blessing, they acorn-
plished.—ROßNAT PARBOTT, coxewain.".
London, England, 1856-12-18

KIRKCALDY—DEc. 13.

There were good supplies of all kinds of grain, which
brought slow sales at is to 2s decline on last week's rates.
Wheat. 1 Barley. Oats. I Beaus.
First s6s Od I 41s Od 23s Od Os O.
Second
Third s6s Odl 34s Oa i 18s Od I Os or.

Oatmeal, 36s to 38s per bag of 2801 b.

DUBLIN, 'DEC. 16.

Our market to-day was dull, with a tendency to lower
rates for everything except best wheat and malting barley.
Middling wheat, oats, and barley 6d cheaper. Notking
doing in Indian corn.
White wheat, 318 6d to 34s 6d ; red ditto, 30s Od to 32s
6d; ditto new, —s ; barley, malting, 16s to 24s 6d ; grind-
ing, 15s to 20s 03 ; oats, old, —s to —s ; ditto, new, 105
Od to 14s 6d ; oatmeal, 14sto 158 ; bore, new, 16s to 18s
03 ; rapeseed, 303 Od to 328 Od per brl ; bakers' flour, 200
pd to 26s 6d per cwt ; Indian corn, 32s Od to 36s Od per
480 lbs.

COAL MARE
Prioes of Coal per ton at

:ET.—DEC. 17.
the close of the market.

s. cl.
Hastings' Hartley l6 6
Bebside's Hartley l6 6
Howard's West Hartley
Netherton 16 6
Taufield Moor Butes 15 9
Tanfield Moor l5 9
Walker Primroso l5 6
Longridge's Wet Hartley 16 6
Victoria 15 9
Wylain
Davison's West Hartley 16 6
Hutton West Hartley l6 6
London, England, 1856-12-18

INTERESTING CHRISTMAS PRESENT.

Now ready, in 1 vol., with numerous Illustrations by the author,
PEN AND PENCIL PICTURES.
By THOMAS HOOD.
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London, England, 1856-12-18

litif R. HOWARD, Surgeon-Dentist, 52, Fleet.
•1: 0 street, has introduced an entirely new description of ARTI-
1-CIAT. TEETI-I,flxed without springs, wires, or ligatures. They so
erfectly resemble the natural teeth as not to be distinguished from
lie original by the closest observer; they will never change colour or
eca y, and will be found very superior to any teeth ever before used.
Tide method does not require the extraction of roots, or any painful
,peration, and will support and preserve teeth that are loose, and is
,haranteed to restore articulation and mastication. Decayed teeth
rendered sound and useful in mastication.-52, Fleet-street. At
home from ten till five.
London, England, 1856-12-18

THE EAST.

We have received the Constantinople journals
and letters to the Bth, brought by the Indus. It
appears that it was at one time in contemplation
to have the conferences for the settlement of the
existing differences held at Constantinople, but
France expressed an opinion that they ought to
be held in Paris, and England and Austria
acceded to the wish expressed. The present mo-
ment appears to be the time for diplomatic visits
at Constantinople. On the day before the
packet sailed Reschid Pacha visited the French,
Austrian, and Russian ambassadors. From the first
two he received a cordial welcome, but from M.
de Boutenieff it was only polite. It was expected
at Constantinople that France would come for-
ward, as the mediator between England and
Persia, and in consequence of this new attitude of
France, it was expected that Ferouk Khan, the
Persian envoy, would shortly leave the Turkish
capital for Paris. He had dined a few days
before at the French Embassy, no other persons
being present but M. Bouree, the French ambas-
sador to Persia, and the Spanish Minister.