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The Sun.
London, England, 1869-02-13

THEATRE-ROYAL, HAY3IARKET.

Tars EVENING, BLUE DEVILq. Messrs. Howe, Buckstone,
jun., Miss F. Wright. Afier which, HOME: Messrs. Sothern,
Chippendale, &c. ; Mesdames Cavendish, Burke, &c. Concluding
with THE FRIGHTFUL HAIR: Messrs. Compton, Kendal,
Buckstone, jun., Weathersby, &c. ; Mesdames Wright, Burke,
Gwynn, &o Comments at 7.

PRINCESS'S THEATRE.
Sole Lessee and Manager, Mr. Vining.
TINS EVENiNfI, at 7, to commen^,e with- THE SECRET. At g,
AFTER DARK, a Tale of Loudon Life: Mr Vining, Mr. W.
Lacy, Mr. Dominick Murrby; Messrs. C. Harcourt, J. G. Shore,
Maclean, Holston; Miss Emma Barnet and Miss If ose Leclercq
Concluding with MASTER. JONES'S BIRTHDAY.

THEATRE-ROYAL, ADELPHI.
Tuts EVENING, at 7, DID YOU EVER SEND YOUR WIFE
TO CAMBERWELL. Mr. G. Belmore, Mrs. L. Murray. At 15
to 3, THE DEAD HEART. Messrs. Ben. Webster, A. Stirling,
G. Belmore, R. Phillips, Ashley, Stuart; Mrs. Alfred Mellon,
Miss Lennox Grey, &c.
London, England, 1869-02-13

ROYAL STRAND THEATRE.
Sole Lessee and Manageress, Mrs Swanborough.
le THIS EVENING, at 7.30, THE WIDOW HUNT. Messrs
Clarke. Belford, Joyce; Mesdames BuGm and Maitland.
After which, THE FIELD OF ThE CLOTH OF GOLD.
Messrs. Thorne, James, and Robson Mesdames M. Long-
more, F. Hughes, L. Maitland. &c.
To conclude /nth HUE AND DYE.
London, England, 1869-02-13

ROYAL AMPHITHEA TRE AND CIRCUS,
HOLBORN.
Another change of Programme.—First appearance of DON
JIJAN BARTO, a Mexican Grotesque, and the most astounding
Prestidigitateur ever witnessed. Without the aid of apparatus,
or con,ederaPy of any kind whatever, he will perform, in the
centre of the A rena, feats of magic more wonderful than can
possibly be imagined. The Press in every city in America in
which he has exhibited unanimously proclaim him without an
equal. Hundreds of criticisms might be quoted in praise of. his
exceeding cleverness, but one selected from a leading American
paper will probably be deemed sufficient: "We have seen dur-
ing the past week," says the joarnal in question, "the perform-
ances of Don Juan Barto, the extraordinary grotesque, and are
compelled to acknowledge that his tricks of Prestidigitation are
truly wonderful. We have seen Hermann, Heller, Anderson,
and numerous other professors of the magic art, but we have
never witnessed any so dexterous, so complete in their perform-
ances, nor so truly beyond comprehension, as this celebrated
magician. We accord him the praise of being the best performer
that we have ever seen upon any stage.; In addition, Her Oscar
Carre and his Fifty wonderful performing Horses, and the un-
paralleled Scenes in the Ar3na, including A. Bradbury, Eng-
land's Champion Equestrian, A, Salamonsky, A. Cane, Mdlles.
Montero, Schwartz, Kremser, and Salamonsky, in a series of
unparalleled acts of horsemanship. Castelotti and the Brothers
Girardes in their Thrilling Ladder and Trapeze evolutions. The
Clowns Burgess and Loyal, the greatest grotesque of the day
"Ma iy persons form their estimate of a circus from some of
thus: exhibitions which travel through the provinces; the Hol-
born Amphitheatre is as far above them as Patti's singing is
above that of a street ballad-singer."—Court Journal, Jan. 2.
Doors open at Seven, commence at half past. Morning Per-
flrmances Wednesday and Saturday, commencing at Half-past
Two.
London, England, 1869-02-13

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London, England, 1869-02-13

THE RESCUE SOCIETY'S HOMES
ire as follows
For Fallen Women.
28, Church-row, /lamp- 150, New Kent-road.
stead. 48, Church-street, Stoke
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character, in which aro admitted about 1,000 friendless
servants annually.
The home at Great Portland-street is for young fallen
girls from 10 to 16. The committee are deeply anxious to
open another house for this pitiable class.
The Society admitted to its homes last year 687 young
women and girls. It was compelled to refuse 524 appli-
cants, whose histories are recorded in the applicant's book.
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never read a report of any charitable institution which so
entirely commended itself to my mind and awoke my
sympathy") may be had on application.
The Society is under the presidency of the Earl of
Shaftesbury. Its bankers are Messrs. Barclay and Co.
The Committee very earnestly commend its work to the
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London, England, 1869-02-13

NOTHING IMPOSSIBLE.

AGICJA 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 ono 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 London. E.C.
London, England, 1869-02-13

A.D. 1720.

ROYAL EXCHANGE ASSURANCE
CORPORATION.
(Established by Charter of his Majesty George the First)
For .15SeEesA'FIRE, LIFE, and ANNUITIES.
—ROYAL EXCHANGE, London.
Branch Office-29, Pall Mall, S.W.

sGuob.vejnovoer.
rn
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JAMES STEWART 1-19DGSON, E
CHARLES Jost MANNING, Esqsq Deputy-Go
DIRECTORS vernor.or.

Robert Barclay, Esq.
John Garratt Oattley, Esq.
Mark Currie Close, Esq.
Edward James Daniell, Esq.
William Davidson, Esq.
Lancelot William Dent, Esq.
Alexander Druce, Esq:
Fredk. Joseph Edlmann, Esq.
Charles Hermann Goschen,
Esq.
Rive rsdale Wm. Grenfell,
sq.
Fra Encis Alex. Hamilton Esq.
Robert Medical Referee,
Esq.
Medical Referee, Sam,

William Tetlow Hibbort,
Esq.
Wilmot Holland, Esq.
Egerton Hubbard, Esq.
Nevile Lubbock, Esq.
George Forbes Malcolmson,
Esq.
Lord J osceline Wm. Percy.
Charles Robinson, Esq.
Samuel Leo Schuster, Esq.
Eric Carrington Smith, Esq.
Joseph Somes, Esq.
William Wallace, Esq.
Charles Baring Young, Esq.
mei Solly, Esq., F.R.S.

FIRE and LIFE ASSURANCES may be effected on
advantageous terms.
The Duty on Fire Assurances has been reduced to the
uniform rate of is. 6d. per cent. per annum.
No charge is made by this Corporation for Fire Policy
or Stamp, however small the Assurance may be.
F- "MING STOCK.— No Extra Charge is made for tho
use of Steam Thrashing Machines.
The Reversionary Bonus on British LIFE POLICIES
has averaged nearly 2 por cent. por annum on the sum
assured.
Equivalent reductions have been made in the Premiums
payable by persons who preferred that form of Bonus.
The Divisions of Profit take place every Five Years.
Any sum not exceeding £15,000 may be insured on one
Life.
This Corporation affords to the AsFured
Liberal participation in Profits, with the guarantee
of a large invested Capital Stock, and exemption
under Royal Charter from the liabilities of part-
nership.
The advantages of modern practice, with the secu-
rity of an Office whose resources have been tested
by the experience of nearly a Czwrunr AND A
ALP,
goyAL EXCHANGE, LONDON.
IiODEAT z inrau.focret6ry.
London, England, 1869-02-13

THE MINISTRY.

There are various rumours with reference to the
alleged split in the Cabinet. Liberal and Conserva-
tive journals agree in asserting that there is such a
split. One of the latter class states that the Cabinet
has been discussing the propriety of passing a
Suspensory Bill, so that pending a settlement of the
Irish Church question no fresh appointments may be
made by the Crown.

The English Independent attaches considerable im-
portance to the absence of the Queen from the
opening of Parliament. Our contemporary does not
accept the assigned reason that her Majesty's health
will not permit her to engage in so brief a ceremony
as this, but believes that the real reason why the
three estates of the realm are not brought together
is, that there is some want of cordiality between the
Queen and her Ministers.
London, England, 1869-02-13

GREAT NORTHERN HOSPITAL,
Calodonian-road, Islington, N.
Supported by Voluntary Contribution?.
This Hospital has relieved 481,954 patients since it was
established at Ring's-cross in 1856. Patients are admitted
free.
Bankers—Messrs. Barnet, Lloyds, and Co., 60, Lombard-
street, Messrs. Ransom and Bonverie, 1, Pall.mall.—Hon.
Soc., / Smith. Esc'. GEO. REID, Sec.
London, England, 1869-02-13

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DUBLIN TRUNK
COMP AN CONNECTING RAIL-
WAY .

Notice is hereby given, that the next ORDINARY
HALF-YEARLY GENERAL MEETING of this Com-
pany will be held at the Offices of Messrs. Hutt and
Browne. No. 2, Westminster Chambers, Victoria-street,
Westminster. on SATURDAY, the Twenty-seventh day of
FEBRUARY, 1869, at One o'Clock in the Afternoon pre-
cisely, for the purpose of transacting the ordinary business
of the Company.
Notice is also given, that the Transfer Books of the Com-
pany will be closed from the 22d day of February instant
until after the said meeting-.
S. D. WILLIAMS, Jun., Chairman.
JAMES Hurr, Secretary.
No. 2, Westminster Chambers, Victoria-street,
Westminster, Feb. 12, 1869.

THEATRE -ROYAL DRURY- L A NE.
stole Lessee and Manager, Mr. F. B. Chatterton.
Tats EVENING, at 7. MY WIFE S OUT. Followed by the
Grand Fantomime, PUSS IN BOOTS. Commence at 7.
London, England, 1869-02-13

A NEW CLASS OF TAXPAYERS.

It is not generally known that dogs not only are
liable to duty, but have to pay that duty q'n proprid
perscnici. The terms of the new dog license are as
follows :—" I, being duly authorised by the Commis-
sioners of Inland Revenue, do hereby license A. 8.,
residing at ---, to keep one dog, from the date
hereof until the 31st day of December, 1869, he
having paid the sum of five shillings for this license.
—Wm. CORBETT."

MR. REVERDY JOHNSON ON THE ALABAMA CLAIMS.

- - -
His Excellency the Ambassador from the United
States to this country does not spare us his
eloquence. If the differences between our own
country and his might be set aside by much talking,
he would certainly succeed. lie has been speaking
very freely again at Glasgow. It seems that Lord
Stanley rather complained to him of " letting the
cat out of the bag " in his speeches. To which Mr.
Johnson retorted that it was not right to put a cat
into a bag, or to use a bag to put a cat in. Mr.
Johnson has also had some conversation with
Lord Russell about the Alabama. The noble
earl assured him that he had tried to stop
the vessel from going out, but he could not.
Mr. Johnson naturally wanted to know why. The
one time Foreign Secretary replied that the American
Ambassador had not the slightest idea what a red-
tape set we English were, and " stuffed" Mr.
Johnson with stories of law officers and an " insane
gentleman." This said insane gentleman was
the only one who could prove that the
Alabama was going on an illegal voyage, and
Earl Russell had to wait until he got sane
before he could act; and he did not get sane until
the Alabama was on the high seas. Mr. Johnson
congratulated everybody that he of the United
States, and we of Great Britain, had resolved " that,
instead of referring the existing or future contro-
versies to the God of battle, we will refer them to
the God of justice." hie further assured his hearers
that there was nothing in the much-talked-of Con-
vention which would sully the honour of England.
London, England, 1869-02-13

JOHN GOSNELL and CO.'S CHERRY
TOOTH PASTE is greatly superior to any tooth
powder ; gives the teeth a pearl whiteness, protects the
enamel from decay, and imparts a pleasant fragrance to
the breath. Price I.s. 6d.—Red Bull Wharf, 03, Upper
T hames- street, London.
London, England, 1869-02-13

TELEGRAPHS.

The order has been given to the Telegraph Con-
struction and Maintenance Company for the manu-
facture of the cable which is to be laid next cola
season between Suez and Bombay, and the work will
be commenced as soon as the Franco-American
cable is finished. The two cables are of exactly the
same length-3,600 nautical miles.
The Hon. R. Grimston, chairman of the Electric
and International Telegraph Company, has been
criticising the article in the Edinburgh Review. He
said: " I will assume that Mr. Scudamore's estimate
of £6,000,000 for the purchase of the telegraphs
is the correct one. It is very well known that the
Government would have no difficulty in raising
£6,000,000 at 31 per cent. per annum, which would
amount to £210,000 a-year. Now I have only
to refer you to the printed accounts of this
company and of the British and Irish
Magnetic Company, for the year ending 31st
December, 1868, to prove that these two companies
alone shew a net profit available for dividend of
£171,843 IBs. 11d. and £65,582 ss. 9d. respectively,
and that these two sums added together amount to
£237,426 4s. Bdl a sum sufficient to meet the whole
of the interest incurred in raising the £6,000,000
estimated to be necessary for the purchase of the
entire telegraph system of the United Kingdom,
besides leaving a handsome surplus (some £27,000)
by way of profit on the transaction."
London, England, 1869-02-13

MR. WEBB, Surgeon-Dentist, Author of "The
Latest Improved System of Dentistry," second edition'
just published, and sent free for two stamps. "Will well repay
perusal."—Express. Attendance nine to six. Consultations free.
—27, New Bond-street. N.B. —Many years with Mr. Eskell, of 8,
Grosvenor-street.
London, England, 1869-02-13

LOCAL TAXATION.'

Att influential deputation waited upon the Prime
Minister yestday afternoon, in order to bring before him a
very important matter. It consisted of representatives
of the various Chambers of Agriculture through-
.
out the kingdom, introduced by Mr. Clare Sewell
Read, M.P. for South Norfolk, and its object was to
call the attention of the Government to `the question
of local taxation. There were present Mr. Gladstone,
Mr. Goschen, President of the Poor-law Board, and Mr.
Knatchbull-Hugessen, Under Secretary for the Home
Department. The speakers detailed the proceedings of
the recent Conference of Chambers at the Salisbury
Hotel, and urged that the present way of assessing
local taxation was excessively burdensome to the owners
of real property. They expressed a wish that the poor
rate should be equalised, and that the localities should
have some means of being represented at the boards
charged with the distribution of sick funds. They further
asked that Mr. Gladstone would advise the Queen to
consent to the appointment of a Royal Commis-
sion to consider the whole subject. In reply, Mr.
Gladstone said that not only he but his colleagues were of
opinion that this was a matter deserving of the most
serious consideration, and that it was one for the delibera-
tion of the whole Cabinet. It was also an imperial question,
and Ministers would have to consider if the changes
they might be hereafter disposed to make in the
raising of local taxation should be extended to the whole
kingdom or confined only to England. He was not
prepared to say whether a Royal Commission or a
select committee would be the best way of acquir-
ing the necessary information, but he had no
hesitation in promising the deputation that the matter
should receive the most careful consideration from the
Ministry. The deputation then withdrew, much pleased
at the cordial reception it had met with, and the assurance
that the Government would take the matter in hand.
London, England, 1869-02-13

THE REPRESENTATION OF THE CITY

According to the Star it is by no means finally
settled that Baron Rothschild shall be the Liberal
candidate for the seat vacant through the death of
Mr. Bell. No meeting has yet been held, nor will
there be one until Monday, when several names will
be mentioned for discuzsion. The Star gives those of
Sir B. Phillips, Mr. K. D. Hodgson (formerly M.P.
for Bridport, and an unsuccessful candidate at
Falmouth, in November), Sir J. Lubbock, the banker
(who was unsuccessful in Mid-Surrey), and Mr.
Thomson Hankey (who lost his seat at Peter-
borough), as well as Baron Rothschild.

A MONTH'S ELECTION PETITIONS.

The Daily .Arfws publishes a list of the election
petitions so far as they were disposed of during the
month ending Feb. 12. Of 24 petitions presented
against Liberal members, 11 were not proceeded
with, 10 were not sustained on inquiry, and only
three were successful. The members unseated
were Mr. Devereux, through an informality ;
Mr. Whitworth, for intimidation; and Mr.
Ripley for treating. No election at which
a Liberal was returned has yet been rendered void
through bribery, and in only ono inattinue lius a peti-
tion presented by a Conservative petitioner been
sustained—that of Drogheda. Of 15 petitions pre-
sented against Conservatives, nine have been with-
drawn, two failed, and four have been successful. Sir
Arthur Guinness and Sir Henry Stracey were un-
seated for bribery, Sir R. A. Glass for treating,
and Mr. Phipps for intimidation.
London, England, 1869-02-13

HOME for the HELPLESS.—ST. JAMES'S
DIOCESAN HOME for FEMALE PENITENTS
(Hammersmith), under the immediate direction of the
Bishop of London. The work carried on by a Sisterhood,
"in faithful accordance with the principles of the Re-
formed Church of England." FUNDS greatly needed•
COUNCIL.
The Bishop of LONDON,

Rev. J. W. Ayre
Rev. F. G. Bloomfield
Hon. and Rev. F. Byng
Rev. R G. Baker
Rev. S. Brooke
The Lord Clinton
Rev. W. Cadman
E. Charrington, Eeq.
Rev. E. L. Cutts, -Chaplain
Rev. E. Lapel Cure
Rev. J. E. Cox
Octavius Coope, Esq.
Arthur Currie, Esq.
Rev. J. Connell
Rev. C. W.. Furse
C. J. Freake. Esq.
J. S. Gilliat, Eeq.
Rev. Dr. F Hassey
H G Heald, Esq.
R. Hook, Esq., Treasurer
Subscriptions will be recei
Messrs. Harries, Farquhar,
Secretary, Rev. S. W. Lloyc
man-square, to whom commi

Major-Gen. Rt. Hon. Percy
Herbert, M.P.
Re 7. J. E. Kempe
Rev. W. F. Erskine Knollys
Rev. S. W. Lloyd
Rev. A. Martineau
Rev. W. D. Maclagan
Rev. Daniel Moore
Rev. J. Moorhouse
J. D. Morton, Esq.
Rev. Canon Nepean
Rev. E. Parry
John Pearson, Esq., Q.C.
Rev. G. F. rrescott
Rev. F. Pigou
IL T. Pigott, Esq.
R. R. Pym, Esq.
Hugh H. Seymour, Esq.
R. Wade, Esq.
Loftus Wigram, Esq.
,ved by any of the above ; by
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I, 14, Seymour-street, Port-
ications mny be addressed.

ROYAL HOSPITAL for INCURABLES,
West-hill, Putney-hoath.
Established 31st July, 1854.
This Institution exists for the comfort and relief of per-
sons (being above the pauper class) afflicted w incur-
able bodily disease.
Relief is afforded-Ist. By supplying a home, with
medical attendance, nursing, and all requisites for the in-
valid.
2d. By granting an annuity of £2O to patients at their
own homes.
A new wing to the llospital has just been completed
at a cost of upwards of .£lO,OOO, and FUNDS are urgently
NEEDED to liquidate the expenses incurred.
There are 120 inmates and 237 pensioners, all entirely
dependent upon voluntary subscriptions.
Nearly 300 approved applicants are awaiting election.
For the maintenance of present operations, for the ex-
tension of the benefits of the Charity, donations, and espe-
cially annual subscriptions, are earnestly solicited. Life
subscriptions, £5 ss. and upwards; annual subscriptions,
halfnaf
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mu tanteioa
nand will u tow asrudps,pliwe
di t,hwvi
tohte
tshiengprreoaptlrtt ion.
pleasure,
upon application to the Secretary, by whom contributions
will be thankfully received.
FREDERIC ANDREW, Secretary,
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London, England, 1869-02-13

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LITERATURE, SCIENCE, ART, de.

The literary papers contain some interesting, 'but no
very important information. The Athenaum, is glad to
hear" that the Rev. Alexander Dyce (notwithstanding
his illness, which has been aggravated by the damp season),
.is just completing his edition. of the works of Ford, the
dramatist.—The hanging committee of the Royal Academy
this year comprises Messrs. Watts, Leighton, and Hart—.
M. Gounod's " Tobias " has been recently given in Am-
sterdam, but it was indifferently performed, and made no
impression. Schumann's "Faust" has also been lately
" done " in the Dutch capital by one of its numerous
'musical societies.—Speaking of the death of Lady Mur-
chison, the Athenceunz says : " She was a very good
naturalist, and it is well known that Sir Roderick was
first persuaded by her influence and her accomplishments
to undertake those scientific studies which have raised him
to his present place.
From New York the following literary news comes to
us :—"Mr. Richmond introduced to the New York
Assembly on the 19th inst. a bill, said to have originated
with Mr. Greeley, which requires every newspaper, maga-
zine, or other periodical that publishes advertisements to
print conspicuously in each issue a statement of the
number of copies circulated of its last preceding issue.—
Messrs. G. P. Putnam and Son will shortly publish an
illustrated account of Admiral Farragut's late cruise in
European waters, prepared by his priv ate secretary."
London, England, 1869-02-13

THE VOLUNTEERS.

The enthusiastic supporters of the volunteers have
no idea of letting their enthusiasm be cooled by the
refusal of the Government to increase the grant.
Another deputation has waited on Mr. Cardwell to
try to get his assistance in the matter, and Lord
Elcho is still writing letters to the Times. The
deputation, however, did not get a promise of the
money the volunteers so much wish for. The
War Secretary promised every help in the way of
sheds, of " facilities for head-quarters," of arms,
stores, et hoc genus omne ; but he could not give any
larger grant. After the answer so decisively given
before, the present deputation could hardly have
anticipated any more favourable reply.

Lord Elcho's letters to the Times are interesting as
giving one view of the way in which our national
forces should be organised. He proposes that
the nation should be arranged into military districts;
that each district shall have a general over it ;
that under him there shall be all forces, regular and
reserved ; and that once a year he shall bring
together all the men under his command, and train
them together. Thus the volunteers would learn
how to act in case of war, the forces would be com-
bined, and the great desideratum, local organisation,
would be attained. Lord Elcho also proposes to
rearrange the drill-book, to reduce the number of
volunteer companies and increase their maximum
strength, and to. form the volunteers into brigades.
Ile will not hear for a moment, however, of reducing
or confining the total number of volunteers, though,
if that be needful, he would do substantially the same
thing by increasing the strength required for each
company, so that a weak corps should be expunged
from the Army List.
London, England, 1869-02-13

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tinique, St. Martha (United States of Columbia), Colon,
Aspinwall (Isthmus of Panama), La Guayra, Porto Ca-
bello, Guadeloupe, Trinidad, Demerara, Paramaribo,
Cayenne, &c., Callao, Valparaiso, &c., San Jose, La Union,
San Francisco, China, and Japan.
Hand books, with full details of all the routes of this
company, can be had of
STRINGER, PEMBBROKE, and Co.,
Agents, 8, Austinfriars, London, E.C.
London, England, 1869-02-13

GLOBE THEATRE-ROYAL.
Sole Proprietor and Manager, Mr. Sefton Parry.
At 7, A HAPPY FAMILY. 7.30, CYRIL'S SUCCESS. 9.10,
BROWN AND THE BRAHMINS: Messrs. Marshall, Warner,
David fisher, Andrews, Hurlston, and J. Clarke; Mesdames C.
Thorne, L. Morgan, Brennan, Fountain. Arnoli, Henrade, Be
rend, Hughes, and Stephens.

ST. GEOR GE'S HALL, Regent-street.
FIRST APPEARANCE SINCE 18G2.
Great and triumphant success. Never in the annals of
Ethiopian minstrelsy has a company made Ewell a decided
hit. Every song was encored on the first night of
performance.
ROYAL ORIGINAL CHRISTY MINSTRELS
(Proprietors, Messrs. WILSOM and MONTAGUE)
The Only Company of Christy's who have had the
honour to appear, by special command. before
THE QUEEN AND COURT.
NEARLY ONE HUNDRED PERFORMERS.
EVERY EVENING 'at EIGHT. WEDNESDAYS and

SATURDAYS~atTHREE and EIGHT.
Special Grand Performance for the People every Satur-
day night at eight. Admission, One Shilling.
Private boxes and places may be secured at Mr. Mit-
chell's Royal Library, at the musicsellers, and Fit the hall.
Acting-manager, Mr. ANDREW NIMMO.

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and can szlpply the samz... on Friday eTening, if requited, in town
or country.

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LATEST EDMON of "THE SUN," and can supply it earlier
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and Periodicals as soon as published. Agent for the Joint-Stock
Coal Company. Orders by pot attended to.

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London, England, 1869-02-13

R 0 YA L STRAND THEATRE.
Sole Lessee and Manageress, Mrs Swanhorough.
1- THIS EVENING, at 7.30, THE WIDOW HUNT. Messrs
Clrke. Belford, Joyce; Mesdames But an and Maitland.
After which, THE FIELD OF TILE CLOTH OF GOLD.
Messrs. Thorne, James, and Robson Mesdames M. Long-
more, F. Hughes, L. Maitland, &c.
To conclude :vith HUE AND DYE.
London, England, 1869-02-13

ROYAL AMPHITHEATRE AND CIRCUS,
HOLBORN.
Another change of Programme.—First appearance of DON
JUAN BARTO, a Mexican Grotesque, and the most astounding
Prestidigitateur ever witnessed. Without the aid of apparatus,
or concedera,y of any kind whatever, he will perform, in the
centre of the rena, feats of magic more wonderful than can
possibly be imagined.' The Press in every city in A merica in
which he has exhibited unanimously proclaim him without an
equal. Hundreds of criticisms might be quoted in praise of his
exceeding cleverness, but one selected from a leading American
paper will probably be deemed sufficient: "We have seen dur-
ing the past week," says the joarnal in question, "the perform-
ances of Don Juan Barto, the extraordinary grotesque, and are
compelled to acknowledge that his tricks of Prestidigitation are
truly wonderful. We have seen Hermann, Heller, Anderson,
and numerous other professors of the magic art, but we have
never witnessed any so dexterous, so complete in their perform-
ances, nor so truly beyond comprehension, as this celebrated
magician. We accord him the praise of being the best performer
that we have ever seen upon any stage: In addition, Her Oscar
Carre and his Fifty wonderful performing Horses, and the un-
paralleled Scenes in the Arma, including A. Bradbury, Eng-
land's Champion Equestrian, A, Salamonsky, A. Carre, Dldlles.
Montero, Schwartz, Kremser, and Salamonsky, in a series of
unparalleled acts of horsemanship. Castelotti and the Brothers
Girardes in their Thrilling Ladder and Trapeze evolutions. The
flowas Burgess and Loyal, the greatest grotesque of the day.
"Ma ly persons form their estimate of a circus from some of
Thos . exhibitions which travel through the provinces; the Hol-
born Amphitheatre is as far above them as Patti's singing is
above that of a street ballad-singer."—Court Journal, Jan. 2.
Doors open at Seven, commence at half past. Morning Per-
formances Wednesday and Saturday, commencing at Half-past
Two.
London, England, 1869-02-13

LIER MAJESTY.

OSBORNE, Feb. 12.

The Queen,
accompanied bylPrincess Beatrice,
and attended by the Dowager Duchess of Athole,
drove out yesterday afternoon.

AMERICA.

.NEW YORK, Feb. 12.

According to Mr. Adam Moffat's Report the
week's receipts of cotton at American ports
amounted to 71,000 bales. Total since the
Ist of September and taken by American spin-
ners, direct, 1,720,000, and the shipments to
England 31,000, to France 1,000, and to the Con-
tinent 6,000. Total shipments since the Ist of
September, 740,000 bales. Stock, 410,000 bales.
Market quiet, and tending easier. Middling Up-
land, llf ; cost and freight per steamer.
London, England, 1869-02-13

DR. KING'S DANDELION and QUININE
LIVER PILLS (Without Mercury).
The very best remedy for
BILE, WIND, INDIGESTION, ACIDITY, HEADACHE,
HEARTBURN, &c.,
And acknowledged by many eminent surgeons to be the safest
and mildest pills for every constitution.
In boxes at is. lid., 2s. 9d., and 4s. ad., at all chemists.
London, England, 1869-02-13

THE PFJULISSIVE BILL.

The United Kingdom Alliance is promoting the
trepaektion of petitions in favour of the Permissive
Bill which Sir Wilfrid Lawson will ask leave to
introduce during the coming session. The object of
'hi. hill is to enable the ratenavers of any parish to
prohibit the sale of Intoxicating liquors within that
parish. The Alliance News gives a list of 550 parishes
with a population of nearly 90,000, in the ecclesias-
tical province of Canterbury, which contain no public
houses or beershops. In these cases it is the landowners
wi29, on their own authority, prevent a traffic which
the Alliance seeks to enable the ratepayers to pre-
vent. rri some "ounties the number of parishes is
very large ; thus, in. Herefordshire, the land of cider,
prohibitory parishes ; in
there are ninety-nine'
Leicestershire and Lincoshire the number is not
e'
much smaller. Derbyshire
.h.." only one, and Corn-
wall only three such parishes: The difference
between Cornwall and llereford is very remarkable :
the first is the most temperate, and !'he second one
of the most drunken counties in En land. This
would seem to imply that where the evil of drunken-
ness is most felt, there the landowntrs are most
earnest in putting it dow.n. On the other hand,
where the people are naturally temperate, the land-
owners do not think it necessary to interfere.

A letter from Portland (Mai:n.o states that the
Maine Law is now being enforced with great vigour.
The Falmouth Hotel, which beloligs to one of the
richest men in the United States, the orm. ler of one-
eighth of the city of Portland, has been fined thrice
for violating the law; amid as the pert conviction
would involve imprisonment, the barkof the hotel has
been closed. "
London, England, 1869-02-13

LONDON AND NORTH - WESTERN
RAILWAY.
BARROW RACES.
THURSDAY AND FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 18 AND 19.
SPECIAL TRAINS will leave EUSTON STATION
on both days of the Races, at 11.30 a.m. and 12.15 noon,
returning from Harrow at 5.15 and 5.30 p.m., calling at
Chalk Farm and Willesden Junction both going and re-
turning.
Trains in connection will leave Broad-street (City Ter
minus) for Willesden Junction at 11.10 and 11.40 a.m.,
calling'at Dalston Junction at 11.15 and 11.45 a.m., High-
bury 11.19 and 11.49 a.m., and Camden-road 11.25 and
11.55 a.m.
Trains will also leave Victoria (Pimlico) at 10.22 and
11.22 a.m., Battersea 10.34 and 11.34 a.m., Chelsea 10.37
and 11.37 a.m., and Kensington 11.15 a.m. and 12.15 noon,
for Willesden Junction.
Passengers from Broad-street, Victoria, Kensington,
&c., will have to change carriages at Willesden Junction
both going and returning.
For further particulars see bills.
W. CAWKWELL, General Manager.
Euston Station, February, 1869.
London, England, 1869-02-13

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London, England, 1869-02-13

ESTABLISHMENT for GENTLEWOMEN
during TEMPORARY ILLNESS.
_ _

The relatives of Clergymen, Naval, Military,and Pro-
fessional Men, Governesses, and Artists may, for a small
weekly payment, receive the comforts of a HOME, com-
bined with the best medical and surgical treatment, at the
establishment, 90, Upper Harley-street.
This establishment, which was opened in 1850, is patro-
nised by her Majesty. The Bishop of London is Visitor,
and it is managed by the Marchioness of Ormonde, the
Lady Laura Palmer, Mrs. Edward Romilly, the Lady
Caroline Russell, Mrs. Cecil Russell, and other ladies.
All information respecting it may be obtained on writ-
ten or personal application to the Lady Superintendent.
Subscriptions received at the Institution, and by the
Treasurer, at Messrs. Coutts and Co.'s, 59, Strand.
W. C. SPRING RICE, Hon. Sec.
London, England, 1869-02-13

THE REPRESENTATION OP THE CITY

According to the Star it is by no means finally
settled that Baron Rothschild shall be the Liberal
candidate for the seat vacant through the death of
Mr. Bell. No meeting has yet been held, nor will
there be one until Monday, when several names will
be mentioned for discussion. The Star gives those of
Sir B. Phillips, Mr. K. D. Hodgson (formerly M.P.
for Bridport, and an unsuccessful candidate at
Falmouth, in November), Sir J. Lubbock, the banker
(who was unsuccessful in Mid-Surrey), and Mr.
Thomson Hankey (who lost his seat at Peter-
borough), as well as Baron Rothschild.
London, England, 1869-02-13

DOG LIOENSES.-OAUTION.

pHE COMMISSIONERS of INLAND RE-
-1 VENUE GIVE NOTICE that all DOG LICENSES
granted in the year 1868 expired on the 31st December
last, and every person keeping a dog in the current year is
required forthwith to take out a new License.
The duty payable for each dog kept is Five Shillings.
The penalty for keeping a dog withuut License is Five
Pounds.

- A. License is not transferable from one person to
another. _ _

A License may be obtained by the owner giving his
same and address, and the name of the place where the
dog is kept, on application at
The Office of the Collector of Inland).
Revenue,
bo Mood of the
T he Office of the Distributor of Stamps }. u ,
Or In the neigh-
applicant s re-
A Money Order Post Office. j sidence.
Licenses will also be granted by the several Supervisors
of Inland Revenue.
Persons residing at a distance from any of the above
offices, by transmitting with their application Inland
Revenue (Receipt) or Postage Stamps' for the proper
amount of duty, to the Collector of Inland Revenue for
the District, will receive a license in return by post.
WII. COBBETT, Secretary.

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

road.

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

The dommittee most earnestly solicit Contributions, to
enable them to continuo the benefits of medical aid to those
numerous poor suffering children, who aro 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, 1869-06-23

PRICE OF GOLD.

The quotation of gold at Paris is about at par, and
the short exchange on London is 251. 25.3. per £1 sterling
On comparing these rates with the English Mint price of
.£3 118.100. per ounce for standard gold, it appears that
gold at the above price is of high, r value in London than
in Paris.

The course of exchange at New York on London for bills at GO
days' sight was on the 14th inst. about 091 per cent. At this rate
there is no profit on the importation of gold from the United
States.

I)uisrvlLLE and Co., Belfast, Me the largest
holders of Whisky in the woad. Their 014 Irish Whisky is re
commended by the medical profession itt preference to French
Brandy. Supplied in casks and cases for home use or exporta-
tion Quotations on application :to Messrs. Dunville and Co.,
Belfast; or 4, Beaufort-buildings, Strand, London, W,C.—[Ad
`.! YCI tlss Meal
London, England, 1869-06-23

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

square.
Price ls. 6d., 2s. Gd., and ss. per can.
London, England, 1869-06-23

THE OCCUPATION OF ROME.

The issue of the French elections seems to have caused
quite a panio. at Rome respecting the probable withdrawal
of the French troops. Our Rome correspondent.writes
that a few days ago it rose to such a height that Cardinal
Antonelli telegraphed to the Nuncio in Paris for a specific
answer as to the Emperor's intentions regarding the
future. The answer was clear and concise. :" His
Majesty contemplates no present change of policy in
regard to the noly See." Notwithstanding this, there
exists very little confidence in the continuance of French
protection.
London, England, 1869-06-23

OUR HER 0 E£'.

The Prince of Wales has joined the noble army
of heroes who so gallantly do battle with pigeons.
This fine, manly exercise having now received the
approval of royalty, will become more popular than
ever. The Prince's courage enabled him to kill five
birds out of six. At the same time a match was
played between the peers and the Commons, in
which the first won by two birds. Cest magnitique,
male ce ilest pas la guerre.
London, England, 1869-06-23

THE LATE DIVISION.

The London correspondent of the Manchester'
Guardian describes the Conservative party as quite
prostrated by the recent division. Neither side
expected anything like the majority actually
obtained. Ministers, as we happen to know, did not
reckon upon more than fifteen. The surplus appears
to have been due to a miscalculation on the
part of the Conservative Whips, •who allowed
many more absentees than they ought
to have done. It was intended by the
Opposition that the Government should win by a
nose ; instead of that it won by a neck. The cor-
respondent has no doubt that the retention of the
glebes and parsonages by the :clergy, and the pro-
vision of others for the Roman Catholic priests and
the Presbyterian Ministers, will be pressed upon the
Government, and thinks that while Government
could not consistently with its pledgei on the hustings
make the proposal, it will not resist it if enforced by
a majority of the Upper House. No one believes that
the bill will pass in its present shape.
The Earl of Shaftesbury writes to the Record
explaining why he did not vote. He was kept
from the House of Lords during the greater
part of the week through a bereavement. When he
went clown on Friday, intending to speak, he found
that the list of speakers was arranged for the whole
evening. Ilia intention was to record " a protest
against the bill." The will of the nation, he remarks,
had reduced the constitutional action of the House
of Lords to nothing but a protest.
London, England, 1869-06-23

I_IOSPITAL for DISEASES of the THROAT,
Golden-square, W.
President—His Grace the Duke of GRAFTON.
The Committee of Management earnestly AETtAL for
FUNDS to help them to meet the heavy current expenses.
Upwards of 18,000 poor persons have been relieved in the
last six years.
GEORGE WOOD, Secretary.
London, England, 1869-06-23

EXEMPTIONS FROM RATES AND TAXES.

Mr. Hare, well known in connection with a scheme
for parliamentary representation, writes to the Daily
News on the taxation of Sunday-schools. He thinks
it important to examine the principle of the
measure that was lately before the House
of Commons on the subject. Many people
seem to consider taxation to be a sort of penalty on
those who are charged, rather than a contribution to
the general expenses of the nation. the effect of
the measure for exemPting Sunday and ragged-schools
from parochial rates will be to impose the rates upon
the rest of the property of each parish. Mr. Ham
thinks that this is unjust, because people must
share the burthen, whether they will or no. 110
believes that it would be better to give the money
in the shape of a national grant, and it might then
be ascertained how far the schools merited aid. He
also states that every session will witness fresh
exemptions for favoured institutions if a precedent is
established. Another evil is that the representatives
of the people will deceive themsolVes, and think they
are assisting the poor by such trivial legislation.
They will find the true policy to consist in abolishing
all exemptions whatever, national or local, leaving it
for Parliament to vote the necessary support to those
institutions which are of national benefit.
London, England, 1869-06-23

THE ROYAL AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY.

The meeting of the Itoyal Agricultural Society
takes place this year at Old Trafford, near Man-
chester. For nearly three months past a corps of
seventy or eighty men have been employed in the
construction of the wooden and canvas town destined
for OccupatiOn during, single-week in July. These
men will still bo busily employed for one or two
weeks, and before they have • finished their labour
will have constructed nearly 20,000 feet of 20-feet
wide shedding, in fitting, up which more than a
thousand loads of timber have been used. About
12,000 feet of shedding will be contained in the
implement blocks, about 3,000 feet will be devoted
to cattle, and upwards of 2,000 to sheep and pigs.
London, England, 1869-06-23

EXEMPTIONS FROM RATES AND TAXES.

Mr. Hare, well known in connection with a scheme
for parliamentary representation, writes to the Daily
News on the taxation of Sunday-schools. Ile thinks
it important to examine the principle of the
measure that was lately before the House
of Commons on the subject. Many people
seem to consider taxation to be a sort of penalty on
those who are charged, rather than a contribution to
the general expenses of the nation. The effect of
the measure for exempting Sunday and ragged-schools
from parochial rates will be to impose the rates upon
the rest of the property of each parish. Mr. Hare
thinks that 'this is unjust, because people must
share the burthen, whether they will or no. Ile
believes that it would be better to give the money
in the shape of a national grant, and it might then
be ascertained how far the schools merited aid. lie
also states that every session will witness fresh
exemptions for favoured institutions if a precedent is
established. Another evil is that the representatives
of the people will deceive themselves, and think they
are assisting tho poor Ly smell trivial legislation.
They will find the true policy to consist in abolishing
all exemptions whatever, national or local, leaving it
for Parliament to vote the necessary support to thoss
institutions which are of national benefit.
London, England, 1869-06-23

THE LATE DIVISION.

The London correzpondent of the Mancheeer'
quardigit. describes—the . Conservative party as quite
prostrated by the recent division. Neither side
expected anything like -the majority actually
obtained. Ministers, as we happen to know, did not
reckon upon more than fifteen. The surplus appears
to have been due to a miscalculation on the
part of the Conservative Whips, who allowed
many more absentees than they ought
to have done. It was intended by the
Opposition that the Government should -win by a
nose ; instead of that it won by a neck. The cor-
respondent has no doubt that the retention of the
glebes and parsonages by the clergy, and the pro-
vision of others for the Roman Catholic priests and
the Presbyterian Ministers, will be pressed upon the
Government, and thinks that while Government
could-not Consistently with its pledges on the hustings
make the proposal, it will not resist it if enforced by
a maority of the Upper llouse. No one believes that
the bill will pass in its prezent shape.
The Earl of Shaftesbury writes to the .T: mord
explaining why he did not vote. Ile was kept
from the flonso of Lords during the greater
part of the week through a bereaverntnt. When lie
went down on Friday, irtending to speak, he found
that the list of speakers was arranged for the whole
evening. His intention was to record " a protest
against the bill." The will of the nation, he remarks,
had reduced the constitutional action of the house
of Lords to nothing but a protest.
London, England, 1869-06-23

J3RITISH ORPHAN ASYLUM,
Mackenzie-park, Slough (formerly at Clapham-rise).
Instituted 1827.
Patron—Her Most Gracious Majesty the QUEEN.
For the gratuitous board, clothing, and education of
destitute orphans from all parts of the British dominions,
and of all denominations, whose parents were once in
prosperous circumstances.
One hundred and seventy-five orphans now in the In-
stitution ; ample room for about 30 more.
Increased support indispensable, as this Charity is not
endowed, and is in the greatest need of further pecuniary
assistance.

Subscribers And the public aro invited to inspect the
Institution, and judge as to the nature of the Charity and
its peculiar claims.

The last Report can be obtained on application to the
Secretary.
THOS. TILSON, Chairman.
CHAS. LEE, M.A. Hon. Secs.
AUBREY C. PRICE.
ALFRED MACKENZIE, Secretary.
Offices, 73, Cheapside, London, E.O.
Bankers—Messrs. Williams, Deacon, and On., Birchin-
lane ; and Messrs. Haywood Brothers, Manchester.