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The Sun.
London, England, 1869-08-28

AN INTERNATIONAL OCEAN RACE.

The gallant example of the Harvard crew has
proved contagious. We are after all to have a great
international yacht race. The challenge of Mr.
Ashbury, the owner of the yacht Cambria, has been
accepted by Commodore Bennett, of the American
yacht Dauntless. The race is to be held during the
ensuing month of September, across the Atlantic, to
the Sandy Hook Lighthouse.

CATTLE DISEASE.

Foot and mouth disease, which is spreading s'.
..apidly in England, prevails, or has prevailed, in
almost every part of Europe. In Belgium, Ger-
many, and Austria large and small farmers suffer
alike. Pleuro-pneumonia is likewise very common
on the Continent. The Belgians say that both
diseases come from Germany. The Germans affirm
that they pass to their country from the East. Mr.
Howard, who is getting up information on conti-
nental agriculture, found that a Hungarian proprietor
*hose cattle suffered very severely from the foot
.nd mouth disease, was remarkably successful in
raring it by the following simple means :
Take honey 11b., muriatic acid l:joz., mix them well
filth a wooden spoon in an earth enware vessel ; apply,
with a wooden spatula, about a small dessert spoonful to
,he tongue? leaving the animal to distribute it over the
inside of As mouth by the champing motion which is
sure to follow its application. Take aloes rec-
tified spirit &pint, alum A oz. dissolve them in one pint
uf water ; mix, and applya little twice a day between
the claws. ltyc meal, ground very fine, is placed in the
manger.

S'OMMUNICA.TION DC. ft4cEEN RAILWAY PA SSr.NGEI: S

AND GUARD.

On most railways the system of a cord passing
over pulleys has been adopted as the means of
affording the passenger communication with the
guard in case of danger. No cord apparatus, how-
ver, is attached to the saloon in which the Queen
regularly travels to the North. This is fitted up
with the electric apparatus—a handle communi-
cating with electric alarums. When the handle is
pulled, the alarums are set ringing, the noise con-
tinuing untiLthe guard comes to the compartment
which has raised the alarm and resets the apparatus
by means of a special key in his possession. This
tact, at all events, shows pretty clearly which system
the directors consider the most effective.
London, England, 1869-08-28

THE RACE.

The day was lovely, without a cloud to break the glare
of the sun ; but a fresh wind blew till evening, when it
moderated into a gentle breeze.. From Putney the banks
were densely thronged with a crowd such as had never
been seen before between that town and ➢lortlake. To
those on the river the people appeared like a wall on each
side, with a white topping, while every rising ground,
every housetop, every window, and many trees, were
crammed with eager gazers. Oxford came out first,
being greeted with loud cheers, as they got into the
boat, and rowed down to the umpire's steamer. Almost
immediately after came Harvard, and amid cheers as loud,
took their places and pulled into the middle of the stream.
There was little to distinguish the crews, but the blades of
the Oxford oars were painted dark blue. They wore straw
hats, while the Harvard men had scarcely any covering on
their beads, which felt the force of the strong sun, evi-
denced by the dip of hands into the water to damp their hair.
The Oxford coxswain wore the University colour, while the
Harvard coxswain was dressed like the rest of the
crew in a close fitting Guernsey. The weight of the
rival crews is variously give; but we believe this table
to be the most accurate :
London, England, 1869-08-28

A CLEVER THIEF DEFEATED BY A
'SUSPICIOUS SERV.ANT GIRL;

• ,
At the Middlesex Sessions, yesterday, Milly N ewman,
26, fashionably attired, was indicted for stealing nine silver
spoons and other articles, value £5 and upwards, the pro-
perty of Edward Ballard, Esq., M.D., 7, Compton-terrace,
in his dwelling-house. The housemaid of Dr. Ballard said
on the 17th instant the prisoner came to the house, and
witness opened the door for her. She gave the name of
Miss Nugent, of High•street, Islington, and said she was
slightly related to Dr. Ballard. Witness shelved her
into the drawing-room, where she remained for twenty
minutes, but was never alone for more than three
minutes. She was very familiar, and seemed sorry witness's
master and mistress were out. Witness went downstairs
for a minute, when the prisoner rang the bell and said she
would go, and witness accordingly let her out. The instant
she was gone Nsitneas missed all the silver plate, consisting
of spoons, &c., from the plate-basket, and she raised an alarm.
Mr. Besley, who appeared to prosecute the prisoner in
another case, said he hoped the court would not lose sight of
the fact of the skeletoi, keys being I,,,ind upon the prisoner,
and that there were several cases against her of this kind.
Mr. Serjeant Cox said this was no ordinary base of rob-
bery, but a systematic course of plunder, and evidently,
by Cie conduct of the prisoner, it was not her first offence,
but the offence of a person who had got, her living by-
thieving for years past. The sentence of the court upon
her was that she be kept in penal servitude for five years.
London, England, 1869-08-28

ABOLITION OF THE DUTY ON FIRE
INSURANCES.

riIHE Directors of the ROYAL INSURANCE
COMPANY, in autic'pation of the above, beg to intimate
that on all new surances 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.

rEr AT/ Onag4;
Royal Insurance Buildings, Liverp3ol,
and
Lombard-street, London.
CAPITAL, TWO MILLIONS STERLING.

Important Announcement.
Increased :hare of Life Profits.

ALL NEW INSURANCKS, with Participation, EFFECTED
AFTER IST JANUARY, 1865, will become entitled to an INCREASED
SHARE OF THE Pr.oFfTs, in accordance with the Resolution
passed at the Annual Meeting of Shareholders.

JOHN H. IicLAREN, Manager.
JOHN B. JOHNSTON, Secretary in London.
London, England, 1869-08-28

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

HENRY B. INGRAM, Secretary.

THE ASSOCIATION for the WELFARE of
the BLIND, 210, Oxford-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-
t Rev. C. B. REID, M.A.
London, England, 1869-08-28

THE WZATIIEI4

The weather was magnificent, rather erring on the side
of excessive warmth perhaps ; for therekh obliging breezes
fanned the public's flushed and irrigated cheek, a fiery
glare filled the sky, and the earth was parched with a
heat the like of which has hardly been felt this summer.
A deep blue cloudless sky, sunlight blazing down so that
every stone and brick sparkles and glitters, a still dead
heat, an air hot and crisp and dry. To us in
England such weather as that of the Anglo-
American race-day—and, indeed, of the days which
proceded it—is very rare indeed; and in the
memory of those who keep records of the sea-
sons, the Harvard week is likely to be long
treasured up as a model of what an English summer can
be when it_tries. Weather more favourable to the Ame-
rican crew could not have been secured had it been pos-
sible to have weather, like boats, made to order, and had
Mr. Elliott, their builder, been studying climate ever
since his arrival here. The Harvard four, tanned as they
are by exposure to the blazing sun of their own latitudes,
must have felt more at home under 95 deg. Fahrenheit
than their opponents, who, on the shadowy streams of
Thames and Isis, have been but little inured to tropical
hest; Thus it was that on the day before the race, which
was also a hot one, the Oxford, in their flannel jerkins
and caps, looked pale from the atmospheric effect, and,
probably, in some degree from anxiety ; while the Har-
vards, lighter clad, and with white handkerchiefs bound
over their heads and temples, seemed to be quite at
ease.
London, England, 1869-08-28

THE BISHOP OF 'WINCHESTER.

At the opening of the new church at Richmon.
on Thursday, by the Princess Mary of Teclr, Bishop
Ryan and the Archdeacon of Surrey both referred
to the efforts of Dr. Sumner, Bishop of Winchester,
towards increasing the church accommodation in his
diocese. He had been unwearying in his exertions
towards providing ecclesiastical accommodation for
the people. The„ 13ishop thought the results had
beeti rather disappointing to eatifestness, the popu-
lation having increased in greater ratio than the
accommodation. Archdeacon Utterton, however,
stated that during the episcopacy of Dr. Sumner the
number.of sittings in the diocese had doubled, and
upwards - of three millions sterling had been vent in
ituilding or rostoration.
London, England, 1869-08-28

CLERICAL, MEDICAL, AND GENERAL
LIFE.ASSURANOE SOCIETY.
ANNUAL INCOME, steadily increasing, £220,000
ASSURANCE FUND, safely invested, £1,598,000
SPECIAL NOTICE.
All Persons who effect Policies on the Participating Scale
before June 30th, 1869, will be entitled at the NEXT BONUS
to one year's additional Share of Profits over later
Entrants.
Tables of Rates and Forms of Proposal can be obtained
of

GEORGE OTJTOLIFFE, Actuary and Secretary.
13, St. James's-square, London, S.W.
London, England, 1869-08-28

THAMES.

A THIEF ON A RAlLWAY.—Frederick William King, a
well-dressed man, aged 29 years, was charged with steal-
ing a gold watch, value 113, from the person of Mr. John
Frendenesche, of 137, Mile-end-road, at the Stepney
Junction station.

The prosecutor was about to enter a train at half-past
nine last night when several persons hustled round him
although the platform was uct crowdo I. The prisoner
was next to him, and wanted to piss him. There was not
the slightest occasion for him to hurry. Tho prisoner was
then pressing very hard upon him, and all at once he heard
a snap, his gold watch was gone and the chain was hang-
ing down in front of him. He felt something pull at his
waistcoat. The robbery was committed so quickly and
with such dexterity that he (the prosecutor) was taken off
his guard. The prisoner, who was close to him, called
out, "Camden-town," as if inquiring for a carriage to that
place. Ho was given into custody.
Alfred House, porter at the Stepney station, spoke to
the suspicious movements of the prisoner on the platform
and the delay of the train about to start for the stations
on the North London Railway. On the porter asking the
prisoner for his ticket, he said, "I am ill; I want to go
out and get a glass of ale." The porter searchei him, and
found a return ticket from Dalston to Fenchurch-street
and the half of another return ticket. That morning he
found the bow of the prosecutor's watch on the platform.
Henry Barry, police-constable in tho service of the Great
Eastern Railway, said that the pink half ticket would en-
able the prisoner to return to Dalston, and if ho did not
go off the platform he would not bo asked for his ticket.
The ;prisoner came from Dalston, wont down the stairs,
and ascended again to the down platform. The full return
ticket would enable the prisoner to travel up and down
the line. He believed the prisoner bad been previously
convicted, and asked for a remand, as there bad been
several robberies on the Blackwall and North London
lines by members of the swell mob. The prisoner gave
the name Of Frederick Isard, and said he lived with his
trother at Oxford-house, Kilburn.
Henry Slingsby, police-constab:o, 391 K, said the pri-
soner was well known to the police, and lived with a note-
tons woman named Kate Hurley, the most clever female
thief in London.

Mr. Benson remanded the prisoner until Saturday next.
The prisoner—Will you take bail ?
Mr. Benson—No, certaiLly not.
London, England, 1869-08-28

A-RAILWAY GRIEVANCE.

The public has a just cause of complaint agains.
the railway companies in the matter of cm ercrowd-
mg. The compartments of railway carriages are too
often crowded with more
passengers than they can
comfortably' contain ; and it not unfrequently
happens that undesirable society is thrust into first
and second class carriages, to the annoyance of those,
who have paid extra money for select com-
pany. Every visitor to the Crystal Palace knows
that a first-class carriage does not always ensure
corresponding accommodation, and that compart-
ments which are constructed to hold ten aro often
overloaded with fifteen. The climax of this species
of ill-treatment seems to have been realised by a
traveller who journeyed from Plymouth to London
the other day. This passenger took second-class
places for himself and two ladies. All went well
until the change of carriages at Bristol, when it was
found that there was "no room." One carriage
used as a post-ollice-was detached: and the officials
saw no necessity for replacing it. There
was only one alternative : to be left behind or
get into the luggage-van, two of the compartments
of which had been cleared out. One was occupied
by a coffin containing a dead body, and into the other,
without light or ventilation, the traveller and the
two ladies were compelled to get.
London, England, 1869-08-28

THE INTERNATTOWAL UNIVERSITY
BOAT RACEC

Of the result—of the International Boat Race between
the Oxford and the Harvard crews our readers have
already been informed. To say all London witnessed the
gallant aquatic contest, is to contradict the well-known
saying that there is nobody in London now. The latter
statement has been PO frequently repeated during the last
four weeks that one was almost inclined to credit it
even in spite of the evidence of the senses to the con-
trary. Not that the assertion is wholly without justifi-
cation. August is undoubtedly the dullest and dreariest
month of the whole twelve in London. Still it is a monstrous
hyperbole, an audacious figure of speech, to say that
" London is now empty.F vThis was proved to a demon-
stration by the demonsnlaion of Friday evening, when
some hundreds of thousands—a population that would, in
fact, constitute a large city anywhere else—turned out to
witness the long-talked-of international boat-race between
the men of Harvard and Oiford Universities. So far
from London being depopulated, the real fact is that if the
little sprinkling of sportsmen, and bathers, and tourists,
were never to return, they would not be missed out of the
mighty ocean. In its most depleted state, this " mighty
sum " may be said to he " just less than Jove, and much
above a king."
London, England, 1869-08-28

GREAT NORTHERN HOSPITAL,
Caloionian-road, Islington, N.
Supported by Voluntary Contributions.
This Hospital has relieved 481,954 patients since it was
establisbe %t King's-cross in 1856. Patients are admitted
free.

Bankers—Messrs. Barnet, Lloyds, and Co., GO, Lombard-
street, Messrs. Ransom and Bouvorie, 1, Pall-mall—Hon.
See., . Smith. Esa. GEO. REID, Soc.
London, England, 1869-08-28

irHE DEAF Sc DUMB.—The Committee of the
j JEWS' DEAF and DUMB HOME are prepared to
receive APPLICATIONS for the ADMISSION of DEAF
and DUtIB CHILDREN, of all denomhiations, as Day
Pupils, for instruction in audible speech and lip-reading.
The system adopted rigidly excludes the use of tho
manual alphabet and all artificial signs.
A public lesson is given every Wednesday, at 3 p.m.,
when the successful results of Ow girtora can be wit-
nessed.
Applications for terms, the course of instruction, and all
other particulars, to be made to
W. VAN PRA ACM, Esq.,
Director of the Jews' Deaf and Dumb Homo,
44, Burton-crescent, W.O.

EAST LONDON HOSPITAL for CHILDREN,
The Committee earnestly desire to f
.„ ,;.,,,, causing
shall enable them to establish the 14- itin filnets which
additional expense from that
,
able buildings. The Pr'''. • --vSpual in more suit-
and ineonvenie”, _ -.,,roses now occupied are crowded
cireumsts)"
sale ter- ' _Lc Is impossible even to purchase on whole-
,.
_...Ls many articles of daily consumption from want
.1 room for stowage, every inch of available space being
occupied. There is a daily demand for more beds, and the
staff of nurses would be able to attend upon more children,
but no more pan be admitted in
out
present building.
£B,OOO at least is required to carry out this much-wished-
for and urgent scheme.
Contributions will be thankfully received by the Trea-
surer, E.S. Norris, Esq., Shadwell ;or by
othERARD B. BURNABY, Ho, 56C.
1
Atetgrh 7ilippin, E.

..r~a+ai
London, England, 1869-08-28

OVERCROWDING IN BARRACKS.

Another step in the direction of economy, and
probably of increased mortality, is said to be seriously
under official consideration. It is thought possible
that more soldiers can be put into our barracks than
there are at present. Experiments, a contemporary
says, are being conducted in the barracks at Gosport
and Portsmouth to obtain data as to the possibility
of increasing the number of inmates in each room
without injury to health. Surely, after the evils
of overcrowding have been so clearly demonstrated,
thiscannot beintended. The revelations recently made
tend to shew the need in most cases of increased
accommodation. Steps in the direction of greater
regard for the soldier's convenience were expected.
London, England, 1869-08-28

GUARDIAN FIRE AND LIFE OFFICE.
Established 1821.

Subscribed Capital Two Millions:
11, Lombard-street, London, E.O.
DIRECTORS.
CHAIRMAN—WiIIiam Steven, Esq.
DEPUTY-CuAmMAN Frederick H. Janson, •Esq.
Henry Hulse Berens, Esq Richard M. Harvey, Esq
Hy. Bonham• Carter, Esq J. G. Hubbard, Esq
Charles Wm Curtis, Esq G. J. Shaw Lefevre, Esq, 31. P
Charles F. Devas, Esq John Martin, Esq
Francis Hart Dyke, Esq Rowland Mitchell, Esq
Sir W. R. Farquhar, Bart ' Junes Morris, Esq
James Goodson, Esq Abraham J. Roberts, Esq
Archibald Hamilton. Esq Henry Vigne, Esq
Thomson Hankey. Esq
SECRETARY—Thomas Tallemach, Esq,
ACTUARY—SamI. Brown, Esq.
The full benefit of the Abolition of the Government Duty-will
be afforded to Insurers.
Prospectus and Forms of Proposal free on application to the
Company's Agents, or to the Secretary.
London, England, 1869-08-28

COPYRIGHT IN DESIGN.

Is there :Filch a thing as copyright in architectural
designs ? Much has been said of late about pre-
venting the theft of ." children of the brain." is the
architect's offspring safe from piracy ? "An Archi-
tect," who writes to the Bwlder, says that the con-
tractor who is carrying out a structure from original
plans of the writer has actually copied the design,
and is erecfng a similar house not a quarter of
a mile from the original one. Is there any protec-
tion in such a case ?
London, England, 1869-08-28

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

Upwards of 100 poor sick children are relieved daily at
this Hospital.

Tho Committee most earnestly solicit Contributions, to
enablo them to continue the benefits of medical aid to those
numerous poor suffering children, who are rendered so
helpless by sickness and poverty.
Bankers, Messrs. Fuller, Banbury, and Co., 77, Lombard-
street; and by Messrs. Coutts and Co„ Strand.
CHARLES J. F. RENTON, Secretary.
Waterloo-bridge-road, S E.
London, England, 1869-08-28

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London, England, 1869-08-28

LONDON FEVER HOSPITAL is the only in-
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prevention of contagious fevers.
CONTRIBUTIONS will be gratefully received by
Messrs. Dimsdale and Co., 50, Cornhill ; 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, 1869-08-28

NORTH LONDON or UNIVERSITY
COLLEGE HOSPlTAL.—Accidents and Sickness.
—CONTRIBUTIONS earneslv solicited to meet the
annual expenses, which exceed the income by £4,000.
The committee also plead for help for the sick children,
the little victims of starvation, neglect, and disease, who
enjoy in the now wards, devoted to them, the privileges
of nourishing food and careful nursing. Donations thank-
fully received by Edward Enfield, Esq., Treasurer, 19,
Chester-terrace, Regent's-park; and at the office of the
charity.

HENRY J. KELLY, RN., Secretary.
London, England, 1869-08-28

ROYAL FREE HOSPITAL, Gray's-inn-road,
in the immediate vicinity of the Great Northern
Railway Terminus, King's Cross.
Patron—Her Most Gracious MATERTY the QtrEER.
Vice-Patron—
His Royal Highness the Prince of WALES, K.G.
_ _

President-Lilies brace. the Duko of BuccLEcri. B.G.

This Hospital, founded in the year 1828, the first to
establish the principle of free admission to the sick poor,
without the delay and difficulty of Governors' orders, is
wholly dependent :or support on voluntary contributions
and legacies.
It affords relief to a large number of in-patients, and, in
addition to this, the average number of attendance of the
destitute sick has for a considerable period averaged be-
tween 3,000 and 4,000 weekly.
The Committee earnestly solicit the assistance of the
benevolent, as the premises of this hospital are capable of
containing several hundred more beds had the Committee
the requisite funds to maintain them.
Contributions are received by their bankers, Messrs.
Brown, Hansom, and Co., Abehurch-lane ; also by Messrs.
Coutts and Co.; Drummond and Co. ; Glyn and Co.;
Herries and Co. ; Ransom and Co. ; Preseett, Grote, and
Co.; Smith, Pass, and Co.; Barclay and Co. ; Williams,
Deacon, and Co.; Nisbet and Clo.,.Barnarerstreet ;;Itud.at
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London, England, 1869-08-28

FRIENDLESS AND FALLEN.-LONDON
FEMALIC PREVENTIVE and REFORMATORY IN
STITI7TION.

President —Rev. CANON DALE.
CONTRIBUTIONS for the support of the Homes in 1863 are ear-
nestly solicited, which may be sent to bankers, Messrs. Blon
greet, Salt, and Co., 78, Lombard street, E.C. ; Francis Nicholls,
Esq. (of the Committee), 14, Old Jewry Chambers,
E. W. THOMAS Sec., 200, Euston-road, N.W.
London, England, 1869-08-28

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Mr. Ti. L. :Muscly, is i commended by the Hospitals and
adopted by the profession as one of the greatest improve-
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u! the natural functioas, can solely be obtained in such
perfected success (the result of forty years' practical ex-
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London, England, 1869-08-28

I.IOSPITAL for DISEASES of the TIIROAT,
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President —His Grace the Duke of GRAFTON.
Tho Committee of Management earnestly APPEAL for
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London, England, 1869-08-28

WESTMINSTER.

CARRYING A JOKE TOO FAR. —John Cooper, 16, and
Charles Monskton, 17, were charged with stealing a piece
of floorcloth, the goods of Matilda Atwood.

Mr. Alfred William Jolley, a clerk in the employ of the
London, Chatham, and Dover Railway, Victoria Station,
said he was at his window and saw the two prisoners pass
the house cf Mrs. Atwood, in Wilton-road, and the oil-
cloth was outside the shop. They returned, Cooper cut
away the oil-cloth with a knife, and they took it away to-
gether and wont away with it.
In answer to Mr. Smyth, he said this kind of thing
was done in joke.
Mr. Arnold said a learned judge had observed it was
carrying a joke too far.

Witness continued—He knew Monckton, and believed
him to be a very honest, hardworking lad ; he had for-
merly been in the service of the company.
Police-constable, 380 B, Grossman deposed to taking
the prisoner's 300 yards from the shop. Monckton ran
away and was stopped by a constable.
Cooper was undefended, but Mr. W. D. Smyth, of
Rochester row, who appeared for the prisoner Monckton,
contended that it was a joke, and not likely that he, in
good work and of respectable connexions, would resort to
this class of theft in open day ; the fact was they took it
with the intention of bringing it back.

His master gave him an excellent character, and Mr.
Arnold remanded them, taking bail for Monckton.
Mr. Arnold warned Mrs. Monckton against placing her
goods, as he had observed, in the roadway and obstruct-
ing the thoroughfare; he supposed there was a reason
why the police did not summon her, but cautioned her in
future.

COURSE OF EXCHANGE.

Amsterdam... Short ... 11 191 ... 12
Do
Rotterdam ... — ... 12 2 ... 12 2f
Antwerp — ... 25 40 ... 25 45
Brussels
llamburgh — ... 13 11{ ... 13 111
Paris Short ... '25 15 ... 25 22i
Ditto
Marseilles
Frankfort-on-the-Main' ... 121} ... 1211
Vienna — ... 12 65 ... 12 7U
Trieste — ... 12 65 ... 12 70
Petersburg
Copenhagen,. — ~ 9 24 ... 9 27
Berlin
Madrid..
t)adi7 ._... 48} ... 48i
Leghorn
Milan — ... 26 40 .., 26 4,5
Genoa — ... 26 40 ... 26 45
Naples
Palermo — ... 26 40 ... 26 45
Messina
Lisboa imitt —
... 26 4U ... 26 45
111 0.-/ vii t,2
London, England, 1869-08-28

MILITARY MURDERS.

The numerous murders through gun-shot wouna
inflicted by soldiers have naturally turned attention
to the expediency of preventing, or at least restrict-
ing such crimes, by withdrawing the service ammu-
nition now carried by soldiers in their pouches.
Several high authorities opposed this sugges-
tion in the House of Commons. Colonel North
said that such a measure would hurt the feelings
of the soldiers. Colonel Annesley feared it would
injure their efficiency. Sir John Pakington urged
that it would cast a slur on the whole army. " A
Soldier," however, points out that formerly his
brethren were much given to using their bayonets in
the settlement of their little quarrels, and that pre-
cisely these objections were urged when the wearing
of side-arms was forbidden except when on duty.
Formerly a soldier never appeared out of barracks,
unless on fatigue duty, without side-arms. And yet
that change was much more offensive than the one
now proposed, for everybody could see the side-
arms, whereas nobody knows whether the soldier is
carrying ammunition or not :
Having in earlier life served thirty years, and com-
manded a regiment six years, I claim to know something
about soldiers' feelings, and am sure that the objections
are trifling, and that the advantage would be permanent.
London, England, 1869-08-28

00R SICK and HELPLESS CHILDREN.
P
—The ROYAL INFIRMARY for CHILDREN
and WOMEN, Waterloo-bridge-road. Instituted 1810.
Increased PECUNIARY ASSISTANCE is most
urgently needed, and solicited, for continuing relief to the
poor little suffering inmates at this Hospital.
Office, Waterloo-bridge-road, S.E.
Bankers—Messrs. Fuller, Banbury, and Co., 77, Lom-
bard-street; and Messrs. Coutts and Co., 59, Strand.
CHARLES J. F. RENTON, Secretary.
London, England, 1869-08-28

THE STAUT.

Harvard won the toss, and took np its position on
the Fulham side ; and Oxford on the Putney side.
Now the umpires' boat, with starter on hoard, drew along-
side ; the two boats were held back each by a friendly
hand from the barges, and the supreme moment had
arrived. The Thames watermen were, as a class, in favour
of Harvard, Harry Kelley refusing to hedge his money
to the last, and pronouncing the affair a certainty. The
gentlemen, on the contrary, believed in Oxford
firmly. The excitement culminated after this, and
all were silent. Thefe was a momentary delay
when the starter, Mr. Mande, shouted, " Are
you ready ? " as a preliminary to " Off !" The
Oxford boat returned a stentorian 1" twice, but tc
the third time of asking all was welleiand the two boats
glided swiftly off amid tremendous dicers, which were
taken up again and again, and came \bacic to us like
echoes from thousands of eager waiters who were far away
out of sight towards Mortlake. It is impossible to do jus-
tice to the sight and scene now. The bright %brown skins
of the Harvard men, bronzed with exposure to - the sun ;
the mountains of undulating muscle they displayed—Mr.
Simmonds's arm is certainly larger than anyin the,Oxford
boat, even that of the gigantic Tinnd sinking into the
shade beside it—the play and dash about their puffing,
and the splendid heart they were in, gained them quite as
much cheering as was accorded to the Oxford crew. • The
Americans took the start. and kept it gallantly for at
least two miles.
London, England, 1869-08-28

CANCER HOSPITAL (Free) : founded 1851.
—Brompton, S.W., and 167, Piccadilly.—Over 8,000
eases 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.

Tieftsurer—Geo. T. }Tortslet, Esq., Lord Chamberlain's
Office, St. James's Palace. _

Bankers—Messrs. Coutts and Co., Strand.
By order, H. J. JUPP.
London, England, 1869-08-28

Tnr, LIEGE CIIA3IBEIt or CO3I3IERCE.

At the recent meeting of the Chamber of Commerce at
Litge, a strong feeling was shewn in favour of the removal
of unnecessary restrictions on trade. The heavy transport
charges on the railways are a serious obstacle to
inland trade, while the duties on navigation
weigh terribly on all maritime commerce. The
Liege Chamber is very anxious to obtain some relief
in these respects, and urges that nocturnal navigation
should be permitted on the canals and rivers with which
the Chamber is connected. They await with impatience the
completion of the canal system of the Meuse. Holland is
more fortunate in all these points, as the navigation
duties are lower than in Belgium, and the means of
communication are much more rapid, owing to the per-
mission to use the canals during the night, a concession
which has never given rise to any complaints.
London, England, 1869-08-28

LONDON HOSPITAL, Whitectiapel-road, E.
The great East-end receptacle for Accidenti and
Urgent Cases. -4,932 In-patients last year, of whom 4,059
were free cases.
CONTRIBUTIONS earnestly requested.
%Vivi. J. NIXON, House Governor and Secretary.
London, England, 1869-08-28

NOTHING IMPOSSIBLE.

GUA AMARELLA restores the Human Hair
to ifs pristine hue, no matter at what age.
J. 0. GOSNELL and CO. have at length, with the aid
of ono cf the Most eminent Chemists, succeeded in perfect-
ion this wonairfnl liquid. It is now offered to the public
to a mere concentrated form, and at a lower price.
Sold in bottleq, 3s. each ; algo And 15s. each.
aclulipg tam 'h.

Red gull Wharf, Angel passage, 53, Upper Thames-
greet London;
London, England, 1869-08-28

BEATING'S INSECT DESTROYING POWDER.

BLACK BEETLES totally destroyed by
KEATING'S INSECT POWDER. This Powder is quite harm-
less to animal life, but is unrivalled in destroying Fleas, Bugs,
Flies. Coda-inches, Beetles, Gnats, Mosquitos, and every other
species of Insect.

fSotd inroads, Is., and Tins, 28.`&1; and 4s. each; or
Packets, frn by pc.,t, for I'3 Postage Stamps. Also in Bottles,
with Bellows, 10. 6d. and 3s. each, by THOMAS'Chemist, 7'), St. rataro Churchyard, Loudon, E.C.
London, England, 1869-08-28

THEATRE-ROYAL, ADELPHI.

This EvEmu, at 7, MY PRECIOUS BETSY: MrAtkins and
Miss Johnstone. At 8, THE SERPENT ON THE HEARTH:
Mr R. Phillips, Mr E Atkins, Mr Stuart, Slrs M, Eburne, Mrs L.
Murray, /te. And DOMESTIC ECONOMY : Mr Atkins. and
Mrs Leigh Murray.

ROYAL STRAND THEATRE.
Sole Lessee and Manageress, Mrs. Swanborongh.
THIS EVENING, at 7.30, AMONG THE BREAKERS: Mr
Clarke. THE TOODLES. JOAN OF ARC: Messrs. Thorne,
James, Fenton; Mesdames Goodall, Lydia Maitland. Button. To
conclude with THE CHOPS OF THE CHANNEL. Mr. D.
James,

PRINCESS'S TIIEATRE.
Sole Lessee and Mans.ger, Mr. Vining.

THTS EVENING, at 7, PRESUMPTIVE EVIDENCE. After
which, A AN D GALATEA : Herr Formes, Mr V. Rigby, Mr
M. smith, and Miss Blanche Cole. To conclude with A QUIET
FAMILY.

ROYAL ALHAMBRA PALACE. THREE BALLETS
Promenade Concert. Band of 60. Begin at 8. is. Box-office
o pen!fromll to 4.

ROYALTY THEATRE.
Under the Management of Miss M Oliver.
THIS EVENING, at 7.30, A ROVING COMMISSION. After
which CHECKMATE. Followed by THE MILITARY BILLY
TAYLOR. To conclude with IN FOR A. HOLIDAY Mr
Dewar, Mr. Danvers, Miss M. Oliver Miss Saunders, &c.

PfITNCE OF WALES'S ROYAL THEATRE.
Under the Management of Miss Marie Wilton

THIS EVENING, SCHOOL: Messrs. Hare, H. J. Montagne,
Addison, Glover, and Bancroft; Mrs. Buckingham White, Miss
C. Addison, and Miss Marie Wilton. After which, A WINNING
HAZARD. And A LAME EXCUSE.

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

ZOOLOGICAL GARDENS, Regent's-park, OPEN daily (ex-
cept Sundays). Admission, Is.; on Mondays, 6d. Children
under twelve, 6d.
London, England, 1869-02-26

HUNTING, SHOOTING, 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.—This 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,
its
application.
and HARNESS are particularly benefited by
application.
Sold Wholesale and Retail by W. GILL and CO.,
Curriers and Leather Sellers, 12, Brewer-street, Golden-

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

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 Ihat are loose, and is gua-
ranteed to restore articulation and mastication. Decayed
teeth stopped and rendered sound and useful in masti-
cation.
London, England, 1869-02-26

THE LONDON SURGICAL HOME for
DISEASES and ACCIDENTS of WOMEN, for
the Reception of Gentlewomen and Females of Respect-
ability upon a weekly payment. Under the management
of Mr. Baker Brown.
The private medical attendants of the patients. are,
in cited to visit them, and to meet in consultation before
treatment.
Notting-hill
yearrrleayee-Areet, W.
Full particulars can be obtained on application to the
tia3n6le,
Mr. Baker
Lady-Superintendent,
oSrutoPe Brown,i-8S
London, England, 1869-02-26

IRISH RAILWAYS.

The Irish members are not at all likely to forget
Ireland ; the Hibernian right hand will not forget its
cunning. A very vigorous attempt will be made by
Irish members of both Houses to compel the Govern-
ment to buy the Irish railways. A meeting has just
been held, convened by special circular, at which 30
or 40 members of the Lower House were present,
and also the Marquis of Clanricarde, the Earl of
Lucan, the Earl of Bessborough, Lord Lismore, and
other Irish peers. It was assumed at the meet-
ing that the Government had decided against
the purchase, and that it was even hesitating to assist
certain Irish lines with further loans. It has, in fact,
been lately stated that while Mr. Gladstone and some
members of the Cabinet were in favour of the pur-
chese, a majority of the Ministers were against it.
London, England, 1869-02-26

EMIGRATION.

"An Ex-Guardian " writes to the Times on the
difficulties of emigration in connection with the
Luton Union. In common with the whole county of
Bedford, this union is suffering from a superabun-
dance of agricultural labour, and many labourers are
anxious to emigrate. The guardians are willing to
assist them, but the Poor-law Board require the
emigration agents to enter into a contract for the
conveyance of the emigrants. This contract contains
nothing but what is reasonable ; yet the local agents
for Queensland, the colony selected, decline to enter
into it, and the plan for emigration has come to a
standstill in consequence. If the colonists desire to
import labourers at all, they should provide for the
voyage of the emigrants in a suitable style.
London, England, 1869-02-26

THEATRE-ROYAL, HOLBORN.

Tuts EItFNING, AUNT CHARLOTTE'S MAID. Mr. E. Price,
Mesdames Larkin, Weathersby. After which, FETTER ED:
Messrs. Cowper, eville, Parselle, Drew, Brunton, W. Arthur,
Bartleman. and George Honey; Mesdames Lydia Foote, Turner,
Marlbro, Hodson, and Fanny Josephs. To conclude with LU-
CRETIA BORGIA, M.D.: Miss Fanny Josephs, George Honey.

THEATRE-ROYAL, OLYMPIC.
THIS EVENING, at 7, SLASHER &CRASHER: Messrs Atkins,
Vaughan, G. Vincent, fie. ; Miss Lennox Grey and Mrs Caulfield.
After which, at 7.45, PAPER WINGS : Messrs. H. Wigan,
H. Ne•ille, E. Atkins, H. Vaughan, H. Cooper, and Smithson;
Mesdames Furtado, Schavey, N. Harris, and St. Henry.

ROYALTY THEATRE.
Under the Management of Miss IL Oliver.
TH7B EVENING, at 7.30, A LOVING CUP. Mr. Dewar, Miss
M. Oliver. To he followed by CLAUDE DUVAL; Mr. Dewar,
&c. To conclude with FAMILY JARS.

PIII/siCE OF WALES'S ROYAL THEATRE.
tinder the Management of M iss Marie Wilton
THIS EVENING, SCHOOL: Messrs. Hare, H. J. Montague,
Addison, Glover. and Bancroft: Mrs. Buckingham White. Miss
C. Addison, and Miss Marie Wilton. After which, A WLNNING
HAZARD. And INTRIGUE.

ROYAL AMPHITHEATRE AND CIRCUS, HOLBORN.
Tan EVENING, the Great Carre Troupe and magnificent Stud
of 50 Horses; also Alfred Bradbury, A. Carre, &c.

ST. GEORGE'S THEATRE, REGENT STREET.

This EVENING, at 8, THE ROYAL ORIGINAL CHRISTY'S
MINSTRELS' Ethiopian Entertainment: and the Burlesque
Extravaganza, THE VERY GIcAND DUTCH—S.

CBBISTY MINSTRELS. St. James's Hall, Every Night, at 8
Wednesdays and t'aturdays, at 3 and 8 all the year round.

ROYAL ALHAMBRA PALACE THREE BALLET 4.
Promenade Concert. Band of 60. Begin at 8. le. Box-offlce
open from 11 to 4.

ZOOLOGICAL GARDENS, Regent's-path, OPEN daily (ex-
cept Sundays). Admission, le.; on Mondays, 6d.; Children
under twelve, 641.
London, England, 1869-02-26

ANGLO - AMERICAN TIMES,
AN INTERNATIONAL NEWSPAPER,
Devoted to American Intelligence, ENLARGED to 24
PAGES. Reports of Con Tress, Personal, Financial, Mining,
Railroad, &o. Members of Parliament, Commercial Men:
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this newspaper of use.
Published every SATURDAY MORNING, price 4d.
15. Catherine-street. Strand.
London, England, 1869-02-26

STEEPLECHA;
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,E FIXTURES.

Liverpool
Shrewsbury 5, 6
Malton
Rugby (Grand Mil.) 8, 9
Kingsbury 12, 13

West Somerset —.ls, 14
York 17
Crewkerne lB, 19
C,'hopstow 09, 3Q

Aldershc' l, 2
Bromley 1, 2
A bergaven n y . 1, 2
Lichfield ..6,
Soutlidown Iluut .7

AIL.
Sreatlaarn B, 9
Royal Artily., Woolvrieb...X
Knighton
Ludlow
Tonbury... ...21

Cambridg-,3 ... 7 8

Croydon 22 22

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Co.Louth dc Ardeen 27; 2$

AY.
Limerick Hunt ... 4 I St. Albans
Eglintou Hunt 6, 7 West Drayton....._ 17

JULY,

Kingsbury.—

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IMPERIAL PARLIAMENT

-4,
HOUSE OF LORDS.-THIS EVEN! G.

The LORD CHANCELLOR took his seat ou the woolsack
at five o'clock.

REPRESSION OF CRIME BILL.
The Earl of LUMBER LEY brought in a bill for the
more effectual repression of crime. Tho noble lord entered
at some length into the provisions of the bill, which provided
amongst other things that a system of licenses with re-
spect to tickets-of-leave should bo issued, and a list of
licenses kept by the Chief Commissioner of Police.
Another provision was that were a man convicted a
second time for felony and was not sentenced to penal
servitude he should be for seven years under the sur-
veillance of the police.
[LEFT SFEAXING. I

HOUSE OF COMMONS—TiIIs EVENING.
Tho SPEAKER took the chair at four o'clock.
THE TREASURY.

Mr. BOOTII gave notice that on Thursday he should
call the attention of the house to the present arrangement
of the Board of Treasury.

DISE_iSED SHEEP.

Mr. FOSTER, in reply to Captain CARNEGIE, said it
was not the fa.A that some sheep in a diseased state had
been stopped at the Victoria Dock. Some animals had
been marked for second examination, this having been
made, they were found to be quite free from disease.
THE NEW ZEALAND MEDAL.

Mr. CARDWELL in reply to Viscount Enfield, said
the estimates were now on the table ; a vote was taken
for the medal, and he believed the designs would vary soon
be ready for the approbation of her Majesty.
LANDLORD AND TENANT (IRELAND).
Mr. C. 14'ORTESCUE, in reply to Mr. Downing, said
it was solely front want of time that the Government
did not propose to proceed with a bill to deal with the
subject of landlord and tenant.
London, England, 1869-02-26

NOTHING IMPOSSIBLE.

AGUA AMARELLA restores the Human Hair
to its pristine hue, no matter at what age.
JNO. GOSNELL and CO. hsve at length, with the aid
of one of the most eminent Chemists, succeeded in perfect-
ing this wonderful liquid. It is now offered to the public
in a more concentrated form, and at a lower price.
Sold in bottles, 3s. each ; also 55., 7s. 6d., and 15s. each.
including brush.

Red Bull Wharf, Angel-passage, 93, Upper Thames-
street Loudon. E.C.
London, England, 1869-02-26

THE IRISH CIIITRCH.

The Cabinet has kept its secret about the Irish
Church question so very well that any attempt to
put down rumour as authentic has been frustrated at
the outset. But the Advertiser seems to be very
uneasy as to Mr. Gladstone's intentions. Every littlt
expression used by a member of the Cabinet is taken
as a dark hint that the Ministry is going to commit
this or that political injustice. If the Chancellor of
the Exchequer talks of Parliament as the trustee
of the Irish Church funds, he means that the
Government propose to level up, and no end of
inferences are drawn from phrases which have long
enough been so familiar as to be the best means of
expression. Our contemporary has now contrived to
alarm itself by the rumour that Mr. Gladstone
intends to postpone his scheme of disendowment till
next year. Cannot the Advertise?. wait till Monday?
It is not very long. And notwithstanding that the
Premier does not hold altogether withthe Advertiser's
theology, notwithstanding that he has praised " Ecce
Homo," and writes in Good Words, notwithstanding
that ho has not praised the licensed vi ;Wailers, he is
hardly such a very bad man that he will break all
his promises and pledges, which, according to the
Advertiser, he is about to do. The Irish Times, in its
London correspondence, states absolutely that dis-
endowment is included in the Irish Church Bill, and
is so explicit as to say that the draft bill consists of
from 90 to 100 clauses.

The Very Rev. Dean of Waterford writes to the
Post, calling attention to the recent cases
of the "No-surrender " cry which has been raised by
the Irish clergy. When the national educational
system was founded, the same cry was raised,
and those who proposed compromises were
looked upon as traitors then, as now. "All
they gained by the principle of No surrender'
on this occasion was the establishment of the present
system of education by the -Earl of Derby, at that
time Chief Secretary for "Ireland under thA Whicm.
London, England, 1869-02-26

FEBRUARY 26, 169.

anti kisOwn amongst the Uratge and Ingtrrotestant
party in Ireland as Popish Stanley." Again, wher.
Lord Derby (then Mr. Stanley) proposed his Tithes
Bill the same flag was unfurled—but with no result.
Other Ministries came into power, but the measures
they proposed were by no means so advantageous to
the clergy. " All the clergy gained on this occasion
was a delay of some seven years, and a loss of 10 per
cent. for ever of their incomes." These cases ought.
the Dean thinks, to be sufficient warning.
London, England, 1869-02-26

NOTHING IMPOSSIBLE.

AGUA. AMARELLA restores the Human Hair
to its pristine hue, no matter at what age.

JNO. GOSNELL and 'CO. have at length, with the aid
of one of the most eminent Chemists, succeeded in perfect-
ing this wonderful liquid. It is now offered to the public
in a more concentrated form, and at a lower Trice.
Sold in bottles, 3s. each ; also 55., "is. 6d., and 15s. each.
including brush.

Rod 'fall Wharf, Angel-passage, 93, Upper Thames-
street London. E.C.