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The Sun.
London, England, 1869-04-07

WAR OP EXTERMINATION IN CUBA. .

Like all civil wars, the Cuban revolt is being conducted
with exceptional ferocity. The responsibility of the
earliest excesses must he laid to the Spaniards themselves ;
for it has long been no secret that the volunteers at first gave
no quarter. All insurgent prisoners were shot until the
arrival of General Dulce, who forbade such cruelty.
Whether he has perfectly succeeded in asserting his autho-
rity in this respect is doubtful; but it is certain that the in-
surgents have not been slow in retaliation. The Madrid
correspondent of the Libcrte states that the struggle has
now assumed the most sanguinary and merciless cha-
racter. Every Spaniard taken in arms is doomed. At
Mayari fifty-two were hung. On the River Sagua the
crew of a Spanish vessel were all massacred. From
Sagua-la-Chica the Spaniards have fled, and what was
once a city is now a desert. As to the fate of the Cuban
prisoners, it appears that if they are not shot they are
banished to Fernando Po. Here they are imprisoned
without food ; their families being informed that they
must support them, for the State will not. The corres-
pondent of the Libel* confirms the reports of American
aid. One general has landed with 250 men perfectly
equipped, and has already commenced operations.
London, England, 1869-04-07

THE METROPOLITAN CONVALESCENT
INSTITUTION.
President—His Grace the Duke of WELLINGTON.
Treasurers—The Right Hon. Russell Gurney, M.P., and
Col. W. F. Grant.
DONATIONS and SUBSCRIPTIONS are earnestly
solicited, to enable the Board to meet the greatly increased
expenditure of this old Charity. 240 adults are received
at Walton ; 80 children at Mitcham and 'Tendon.
,Bankers—London Joint-Stock Bank, Pall-mall.
CHARLES HOLMES, Secretary.
Office, 32, Sackville-street, Piccadilly.
London, England, 1869-04-07

FRIENDLESS AND FALLEN.-LONDON
FEMALE PREVENTIVE and REFORMATORY IN •
STITUTION.

President—Rev. CANON DALE.
CONTRIBUTIONS for the support of the Homes in 1868 aro ear-
nestly solicited, which may be sent to bankers, Messrs. Blon
quet, Salt, and Co., 73, Lombard street, KC.; Francis Nicholls,
Esq. (of the Committee), 14, Old Jewry Chambers, 16.0.
E. W. THOMAS Sec., 200, Euston-road, N.W.
London, England, 1869-04-07

A TELEGRAPHIC FEAT.

Between two and three o'clock on the morning of
Wednesday, 24th March, the House of Commons
divided
on the second reading of the Irish Church Bill.
At six o'clock of the same morning, the Now York
papers, thanks to the energy of the New York
Associated Press, came out with the result of the
division, with a summary of the debate which
preceded it, and with a description of the scene of
excitement which followed it. This is the most rapid
feat of journalism which has yet been accomplished;
and even with the largest faith in the development of
mechanical science, we do not see how this feat can
be greatly surpassed, even though that which men
c‘have done is but an earliest ofm the things
wtliaanteethfeoyr
shall do." To transmit news over 3,000 miles, and
to set it up in type, to print it, and. to sell it in the
ewhiotlurn's&r: hours of the recorded
s differencetreets within
0 f time,thr
event happening,leavcsbut little room for the inven-
tive power of future 1\ heatstones or Hoes.

The pardoning of Criminals appears to be a
weakness among the men of Tennessee ; Governor Brown-
low pardoned over 300 criminals duriEg the last year of
Lis term.

PutivlLLE awl Co., Belfast, are the largest
holders of Whisky in the world. Their Old Irish Whisky is re
commended by the medical profession in preference to French
Brandy. Supplied in casks and cases for home use or exports,
Lion. Quotations on application 'to -Messrs. Dunville and Co.,
Belfast; or 4, Beaufort-bviliings, Strancl,_Laclon, W.Q...[Ad-
Itertisement.
London, England, 1869-04-07

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London, England, 1869-04-07

ROBERT AEELEY.

As we write, we hear again the airy inflexions
of Keeley's voice in Dogberry, and see again the
wonderful expression of his face, at the supreme
moment when he was called an Ass! No other
catastrophe on earth, or in the waters under
it, could have aroused in living man such an
amazing exposition of stupendous astonishment,
indignation, and incredulity, as that insult
wrung from Dogberry as Keeley drew him.
But his Verges was even finer. By the force
of his profound belief in Dogberry, one may say
he absorbed that .Jackass into himself, sublimate)
and enhanced the drollery of the character, and
made it all his own. The more preposterous Dog-
berry, the more steeped and lost in admiration he.
When Dogberry was most ridiculous, Verges wan-
dered away through the broadest realms of specula-
tion, how the Heavens ever came to make a man so
wondrous wise. It was a true triumph of art. Con-
sidered with a reference to the very few words set
down for Verges, it was certainly the most
finished aad thoughtful pieco of suggestive comic
acting that one can easily imagine possible. And
it culminated when his asinine eliLf patted him o❑
the head, and he first bent under the honour, and
then became the tal!er for it, gazing into his patron's
face with an expression of fatuous contentment
perfectly marvellous.—Dickens's " All the Year
Round."
London, England, 1869-04-07

PRICE OF GOLD.

Vie quotation 01 gold at Paris is about at par, and
the short exchange on London is 251. 161 c. per £1 sterling.
On comparing these rates with the English Mint price of
£3 iie. leid. per ounce for standard gold, it appears that
gold at the above price is of about the same value in Lon
uon and Paris.

The course of exchange at New York on London for bills
at 60 days' sight was on the last date about I‘.B percept.
At this rate there is no profit on the importation of gold
fcom the Unil ea :qatem.

WRECK OF AN AMERICAN S ' RIP —Atelegram from
Plymouth last night states : - "The American ship Minnie
Harding, from Antwerp, in ballast for Cardiff, has gone
ashore near Porthleven to-day. The crew, 28 in number,
awetoFret;tpsi,atwverde4e.l:;trTmnEastsare gone, and she is likely to prove
lferformance
CDaunrteinrgbutrhyo CANTERBURYon MUSIC-HALL.
ufsi:
time
Saturdayeveonnintgheatstathgeo
by fire, which la an accident occurred
in depth, became ignited through about 25 feet long by 20 feet
anti quickly
burning red fire to give
audience.
g in the
fell in flames on two
A gauze
curtain,
excited much alarm among the
effect to the scenery, a
ballet—namely,
young ladies performin
Moore and Lydia Moore, each taible Nelly
of whom were slightly burned. out 18 years of age, both
slightly injured and taken to the hT. Bartram was also
immediately got under without doin-,°BaPital. The fire was
Among the passengers who arrivneyd fur The
damage.
on Monday, March 15, by the City of/32/tint New York,
Garden, from Liverpool, was tlto Quoen :fret', at Castle
of the south-west of England. Her name_ the
t° unties
difficulty--something like Hickbacazo, she w.,,sP"netic
to pronounce twice alike. As she sat clad
in all Unable
the
coburs of the rainbow behind 15 inches of clay, Puffing
at intervals, she informed the baggage master, in reply to
his queries as to her effects, destination, &c., that she had
been dethroned, by some of her turbulent subjects in Eng-
land, and was about proceeding to Philadelphia with a few
aithful adherents to hold the sceptre on free American soil.
LUXURIANT AND BEAUTIFUL HAIR.--MliS. S. A.
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falling off. It prevents baldness. It promotes luxuriant growth;
it causes the Hair to grow thick and strong. It removes all
dandruff. It contains neither oil nor dye. In large Bottles
Price Six Shillings. Sold by most Vheraiste AO refftunors,
Depot 266, High Holborn 1
London, England, 1869-04-07

itNGLO -AMERICAN TIMES,
AN INTERNATION A L NE WS PAPER,
Devoted to Ametican Intellizence, ENLARGED to 24
PAGES. Reports of Conzress, Personal, Financial, Mining,
Railroad, dm Members of Parliament, Conanetreial Alen,
and those having an interest iu the Untied States, will tiu,l
this newspaper of nse.
Published every SATURDAY MORNING, price 4d.
15. Catherine-street. Strand.
London, England, 1869-04-07

BUENOS AYRES GREAT SOUTHERN.

The traffic receipts on this company's line for the
two weeks ending the 21st of February showed an
increase of £2,180 as compared with those of the
corresponding two weeks of last year. The aggre-
gate traffic receipts from the Ist of January to
the 21st of February amounted to £19,376
against £11,826 in the corresponding period last
year, showing an increase of £7,550, or nearly 64
per cent.
London, England, 1869-04-07

DEDICATED BY EXPRESS PERMISSION TO THE QUEEN.
FIFTH EDITION, now ready, in 1 vol., Bvo.,
U ER MAJESTY'S TOWER.
By W. HEPWORTII DIXON.
"This charming volume will be the most popular of all Mr.
Dixon's works." Examiner.
Hurst and Blackett, Publishers, 13, Great Marlborough-street.

LADY CHARLES THYNNE'S NEW NOVEL. -
On Friday, April 9, in 3 vols.,
ADVENTURESOF MRS. HARDCASTLE
By Lady CHARLES THYNNE,
Author of "Colonel Forteseue's Daughter," &e.
Hurst and Blackett, Publishers, 13, Great Marlborough-street.
London, England, 1869-04-07

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THE COLONIAL SOCIETY.

There has been a meeting of the newly-formed
Colonial Society, at which several well known poli-
ticians spoke. The principal point discussed was the
military relation between the colonies and the mother
country. The Marquis of Normanby said that if we
left the colonists to fight their own battles we ought
to allow them to fight in their own way. He thought
we should have had fewer Kaffir wars if the colonists
had been allowed to deal with the Kaffirs as they
had liked to do. He held that the colonies were
well able to defend themselves. Sir William Denison
sympathised with the Maories, and thought they had
been hardly treated. At the same time it was a pity
they had taken to eating white men: Lord Alfred
Churchill thought that discharged soldiers would
make capital colonists, and that settlements of such
might be formed advantageously. . At the same
time he considered that the presence of
soldiers in New Zealand had been most disastrous,
the sight of i a red coat having the same effect
upon a Maori as upon a bull. Mr. Arthur Mills
said that the policy laid down and acted upon by
the House of Commons was that the Imperial
Treasury was to be drawn upon to protect the colo-
nies from any consequences of imperial policy. So
long as England continued to hold the command of
the seas so long would she hold her colonial empire.
Sir Francis Mucks had always entertained the opinion
that there was nothing to prevent an eternal con-
nection between the colonies and the mother country.
He thought that the best way would be for England
to leave the defence of the colonies to themselves,
and, if necessary, to give them for a time some
pecuniary assistance. In a multitude of counsellors
there is said to be wisdom. But every rule has its
exception. If we were to listen to the counsellors
of the Colonial Society, we should allow our colonists,
in gratifying their land-hunger, to inflict any amount
of wrong-doing upon the aborigines. It was this
land-hunger which originated the Kaffir and the Maori
war. No doubt when the colonists were at war the
Imperial troops did them little service. But
as was pointed out at the meeting, war ought
not to be considered the normal condition. We
have to consider what shall be our relations with our
colonies when there is peace. There can be little
doubt that we cannot let them have their own way
with the native populations. All experience, from
the time of Sir Walter Raleigh down to the
Aborigines Protection Society, proves this. The
aborigines are the Queen's subjects, and must
be protected, if necessary, against their fellow-
subjects
London, England, 1869-04-07

RINAHAN'S LL. WHISKY. - DUBLIN
EXHIBITION, 1865.
This celebrated OLD IRISH WHISKY gained the Dublin
prize Medal.
It Pure, Mild, Mellow, Delicious, and very Wholesome.
Sold in Bottles, 3s. Bd, at the Retail Houses in London; by
the Agents in the principal tcwns in England; or wholesale at
8, GREAT WINDMILL-STREET, LONDON, W.
Observe the Red Seal. Pink Label and Cork Branded " 1111/110
han's LL Whisky.

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hold or Leasehold Property, for one, two, or three years, repay-
able weekly, monthly, or quarterly. Bills promptly discounted.
Forms free on receipt of stamped envelope.

EDWARD HARPER, Secretary.

EASTER HOLIDAYS.—MADAME
TUSSAUn's Exyrarr EON.— Always Beautiful. Always
Attractive. Redecorated. New and Beautiful Costumes.—
Portrait Model of MADAME RACHEL, and numerous Addi-
tions. Admission, ls.; Cl3lldren under ten, 6d.; extra rooms,
6d. Open from 11 a.m. till 10 p.m.

ROYAL MUS IC HAL L, HOLBORN.
Proprietor, Mr. J. S. Sweasey.
Unprecedented Success of the Easter Entertainment.
Mr. IA rthur Lloyd in his impersonations of Professor in the
Original Christy's Minstrels—E. D. Davis. the greatest Ventrilo-
quist of the day—Professor Beaumont in his wonderful Delusions
(Magic)—Lelia and Florence Ellis, the Juvenile Actresses—Mr.
C. Burton, Transformation dancer. in ten 013,racte —M
Packer, from the Theatre Royal, Glasgow—Miss rs
Miiss ss
Lizzie Reed, Serio-Comics—Harry and Hattie Bing, Irish
Duettists—and a host of other talented artistes.
gizr Mr. P. Corri's (the Musical Director) Benefit will take
place on Wednesday. April 21, on which occasion Mr. F. Trot-
man will take the chair. Great Night of the Season.

ARGYLL ROOMS.--OPEN EVERY
EVENING for Instrumental Music and Dancing.—The
Rooms have been magnificently re-decorated by Messrs. Rubardt
and Co. The celebrated Band will perform during the week
an attractive Programme of Operatic Selections and popular
Dance Music.

- -
Doors open at half-past Eight o'clock.
Admission, Is.; Balcony, 2s.
WINDMILL STREET, PICCADILLY
Musical Director and Conductor--Signor LUIGI CURTI

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To be obtained Wholesale and Retairof
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Sample cases of the above, containing two bottles Port, two
bottles Sherry, two Champagne, forwarded free for 21s.
London, England, 1869-04-07

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London, England, 1869-04-07

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
invited to visit them, and to moot in consultation before
treatment.

Full particulars can be obtained on application to the
Lady-Superintendent, 18, Stanley-terrace, Notting-hill,
W. ; or to Mr. Baker Brown, 136, Harley-street, W.
London, England, 1869-04-07

01111 POLICY IN QENTBAL ASIA.

Dr. Vambery writes to the Times from Pesth touching
the meeting of Shere Ali and Lord Mayo at Umballa.
He quite approves of our interference in Affghanistan,
thinking that it has been delayed far too long. It is essential,
too, if we would secure the friendship of the Affghans,
that they should be well paid. Hence the grant of £120,000
and some weapons annually is well advised. But in
return for this money and goods we ought to have some•
thing more substantial than words and promises. England
must make good her footing in the country which will
soon have to serve as a buffer between Russia and India,
and in order to do this three consulates ought to be esta.
Wished at Cabool, Herat, and Candahar. These consu.
lates ought to be regular British agencies, presided over
by officers of ability. They will be useful in respect of
trade, but for political purposes they are indispensable,
London, England, 1869-04-07

GLOBE THEATRE-ROTAL.

Trn EvENtNa, at 7. A HAPPY FAMILY. 7. 5. MTNNIE,
or. Leonard's Love. And BROWN AND THE BRAHMINS:
I.4eF:rs. Marshall, David Fisher, Andrews, Hurl stone, J. Clarke;
Fie dames Lydia Foote, Brennen, Berend, Hughes, Fountain,
and Stephens.

ROYALTY THEATRE.
Tinder the Management of 3fisi It Oliver.
Tins r.CENING, at 7.10, A LOVISO CUP. Mr. Dewar, I..t.ss
°fiver. To he followed by CLAUDE MITA L: Mr. Dewar,
To conclude with THE BOARDING SCHOOL.

M• Oliver

PRINCE OF WALI'S'S ROYA T, THEATRF,.
Cinder the Manslzement of iss Marie Wilton
THIS EVE N NG, SCHOOL: Messrs. Hare, H. J. Montaente,
Addison, Glover. and Bancroft: Mrs. linckingbam White. illtss
C. Addison, and Miss Marie Wilton. After which, A WINNING
HAZARD. And INTRIGUE.

ROYAL A3IPIIITHEATIIR AND CIRCUS, lIOLBORN.
THIS EVENING, the Great Carre Troupe and magnificent Stud
or 50 Horses; also Alfred Bradbury, A. Carre, &c., and the
Salamander Horse.

ST. GEORGE'S THEATRE, REGENT STREET.
Tarq FVENTNO. at S. THE ROYAL ORIGINAL CHRISTY'S
MLNSTRELS' Ethiopian Entertainment: and the Burlesque
Extravaganza, THE VERY GRAND
London, England, 1869-04-07

ARBITRATION IN VIE IRON TRADE.

The first attempt at arbitration at Darlington is
now being made. The Board of Conciliation met
on Monday to consider whether the wages in the
iron trade should be raised or not. The discussion
was very long, we are told, and warm. In the divi-
sion the votes were equal. The County-court
judge of Worcestershire has been appointed to
settle the dispute.

OYSTERS.
Why are oysters so very scarce, and? therefore, so
'cry dear ? Who is to blame for keeping the public
without its favourite dainty ? Mr. Francis Pennell
says that over-dredging has produced the scarcity,
and the Governmcnt is to blame for not enforcing a
close time, and for not making such regulations as
shall ensure the quietness of public beds during the
breeding time. Not so, says Mr. Frank Bricliland.
'Tis the weather, not Parliament, or any other
earthly body, that has done the evil. It
is of - no use making arrangements with
Mr. Bright. Those who would have cheap
oysters must apply to 2Eolus. The President of the
Board of Trade may initiate legislation, make this
rule and that all very wise and good, but he will not
make oysters plentiful. But if 2Eolus would only
supply zephyrs, not cold north-eastern, in June and
July, we should soon have a good market. The god
of the winds, Mr. Buckland informs us, was very
good last year; and if ho will only be as considerate
in the coming seiison the public neat not fear that
oysters will always be dear. Time must be allowed,
however, for the small ones to grow.
The Naples and Florence Observer says that a
portion of the American European squadron is expected
in Naples in tho early part of this month.
London, England, 1869-04-07

ROYAL AMPHITHEATRE AND CIRCUS,
HOLBORN
Positively t` e Last Three Weeks of the Equestrian Season.—
Last appearances of the Wonderful PERFORMING HORSES.
—Brilliant ',tt unequivocal success of the Easter Programme.—
The SAL \M A NDER HORSE. the greatest Equine Wonder of
the day —The best and only entertainment of the kind in the
metropolis. No other Theatre in London offers a programme
so replete with variety, amusement, and excitement The
magnificent t• tud of FIFTY PERFORMING HORSES,
and the matchless SCENES in the ARENA. Ihe most com-
plete combination of equestrian talent ever brought together.
Those who have not yet seen the wonderful and beautiful horses
should lose no time in doing so, as they leave London for the
Continent on the 2ath of April.
Doors open at Seven, commence at half past. Morning Per-
formances Wednesday and Saturday, commencing at Half-past
Two.
London, England, 1869-04-07

HE HUNGARIAN ELECTIONS.

The composition of the Hungarian Diet is now well-
nigh complete. The Deakists have a majority of 63 on all
Hungarian questions, besides which 30 Croatian deputies
will support the Government on Croatian questions. But
though the Red party is still so far behind, it has largely
gained upon the Government. It is now 170 strong,
whereas in the last Diet it numbered no more than from
110 to 117. Advanced opinions have clearly made great
nrogress in Hungary.
London, England, 1869-04-07

ROYAL HOSPITAL for INCURABLES,
West -hill Putney-heath.

_
Established .31st July, 1854.
This Institution exists for the comfort. and relief of per-
sons (being above the pauper class) afflicted with incur-
able bodily disease.

Relief Is afforded-Ist. By supplying a home, with
medical attendance, nursing, and all requisites for tho in-
valid.

2d. By granting an annuity of £2O to patients at their
own homes.

A now wing to the lio.pital 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 ap.plicants aro 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,
half a guinea and upward; with votes in proportion.
Information will bo sup plied, with the greatest pleasure,
upon application to the Se eretary, by whom contributions
will be thankfully received.'
FRED111:10 ANDREW, Secretary
No. 10. Poultry London,. T.C. September 1868.
London, England, 1869-04-07

\--.--''';

FOREIGN NOTES.
?R ALABAMA etAIMS.

Mr. J. Lothrop Motley will, we are told, bring with
him a new Alabama policy. Mr. Reverdy Johnson's
treaty is regarded as dead, and the new plan will be
demand for payment of the claims, and also the acknow,
ledgment by England that she was wrong in recognising the
belligerent rights of the Confederacy. This demand will
be pure and simple. No commission, or arbitration, or
other formalities will be tolerated. Such are the best.
founded rumours in American circles. But it is one.
thing to make these pure and simple demands and another
to get England to meet them. The recent articles in
the English newspapers have been reprinted in
America, and have excited much attention. One
would have thought that the unanimity of the British
press on the subject of further concessions would have
demonstrated to the Americans that there is a point be.
yond which we will not go. But they are of opinion that
the more they bully us the more we shall yield.
OUR POLICY IN CENTRAL ASIA.

Dr. Vambery writes to the Times from Pesth touching
the meeting of Shere Ali and Lord Mayo at Umballa.
He quite approves of our interference in Affghanistan,
thinking that it has been delayed far too long. It is essential,
too, if we would secure the friendship of the Affghans,
that they should be well paid. Hence the grant of £120,000
and some weapons annually is well advised. But in
return for this money and goods we ought to have some-
thing more substantial than words and promises. England
must make good her footing in the country which will
soon have to serve as a buffer between Russia and India,
and in order to do this three consulates ought to be esta-
blished at Cabool, Herat, and Candabar. These comm.
lates ought to be regular British agencies, presided over
by officers of ability. They will be useful in respect (4
trade, but for political purposes they are indispensable,

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London, England, 1869-04-07

WAR OP EXTERMINATION IN CUBA.

Like all civil wars, the Cuban revolt is being conducted
with exceptional ferocity. The responsibility of the
earliest excesses must he laid to the Spaniards themselves;
for it has long been no secret that the volunteers at first gave
no quarter. All insurgent prisoners were shot until the
arrival of General Duke, who forbade such cruelty.
Whether he has perfectly succeeded in asserting his autho-
rity in this respect is doubtful ; but it is certain that the in-
surgents have not been slow in retaliation. The Madrid
correspondent of the Liberte states that the struggle has
now assumed the most sanguinary and merciless cha.
racter. Every Spaniard taken in arms is doomed. At
Mayari fifty-two were hung. On the River Sagua the
crew of a Spanish vessel were all massacred. From
Sagua-la-Chica the Spaniards have fled, and what was
once a city is now a desert. As to the fate of the Cuban
prisoners, it appears that if they are not shot they are
banished to Fernando Po. Here they are imprisoned
without food ; their families being informed that they
must support them, for the State will not. The corres-
pondent of the Liberte confirms the reports of American
aid. One general has landed with 250 men perfectly
equipped, and has already commenced operations.
London, England, 1869-04-07

Mr. J. Lothrop Motley will, we are told, bring with
him a new Alabama policy. Mr. Reverdy Johnson's
treaty is regarded as dead, and the new plan will be a
demand for payment of the claims, and also the acknow-
ledgment by England that she was wrong in recognising the
belligerent rights or the Confederacy. This demand will
be pure and simple. No commission, or arbitration, or
other formalities will be tolerated. Such are the best-

founded rumours in American circles. But it is one
thing to make these pure and simple demands and another
to get England to meet them. The recent articles in
the English newspapers have been reprinted in
America, and have excited much attention. One
would have thought that the unanimity of the British
press on the subject of further concessions would have
demonstrated to the Americans that there is a point be-
yond which we will not go. But they are of opinion that
the more they bully us the more we shall yield.
London, England, 1869-04-07

THE CROWN OF SPAIN.

Dom Fernando has once more risen in popular estima-
tion as the probable successor of Queen Isabella. One of
the Madrid papers has affirmed that a considerable majo-
rity in the Cortes might induce him to take the Crown,
and that such was very likely to be the issue. But the
Lisbon journals, of March 30th, publish a letter from a
Portuguese Minister, stating that in no case, large
majority or not, would Dom Fernando take the Spanish
Crown. The Madrid correspondent of the Independana
Belae thinks that this settles the question.
London, England, 1869-04-07

THEATRE ROYAL, DRURY-LANE.
Sole Lessee and Manager, Mr. F. B. Chatterton.
THIS EVENING, at 7 o'clock, a new Drama, THE MAN OF
TWO LIVES: Adr Charles Dillon; Messrs Ryder, J. Rouse, F.
Moreland, Barrett, F. Wilson, Barrett; Mesdames Heath, Edith
Stuart, Hudspeth, and Mrs Vandenhoff.
To eonclude with the grand Pantomime of PUSS IN BOOTS,
Doors open at half-past 6, commence at 7. Box-office open
from 10 till 5 daily.
London, England, 1869-04-07

I)0 YAL STRAND THEATRE.
Sole Lessee and Manageress, Mrs Swanhorough.
THIS EVENING, at 7, A WIDOW HUNT. 3lessrs. ^1 trke.
Belford, Joyce; Mesdames Bilfton and Maitland.
After which. .JOAN OF ARC: Messrs Thorne. James, Fen-
ton, Turner, Chamberlaine; Mesdames Bufton, L. Maitland, &c.
To conclude with HUE AND DYE.
London, England, 1869-04-07

FEABETIL DOMESTIC TRAGEDY.

A labourer, named Pallier, about 50 years of age, living at
_Amanze (Saone-et-Loire), suddenly seized a hatchet three
days back, and killed two of his children, a boy of five and a
girl of three. He then turned upon another son about nine,
and after a struggle struck him on the temple with the
same weapon, inflicting a mortal wound. A neighbour who
heard the cries of the victims hastened to their assistance,
but he also was felled to the ground, and died shortly after.
The gendarmes in the evening arrested Pallier, who, with-
out any doubt, is insane.

THE REORGANISATION OF THE WAR

OFFICE.

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The first instalment of the measures for the reorgamsa-
Von of the War Office was, says a contemporary
actually carried into effect on Monday, by the re-
modelling- of the branch for warlike stores, which has
been reduced from twenty-one to fifteen gentlemen,
causing a decrease of expense amounting to between
£2,000 and £3,000 a year. Soldier clerks will supply the
remainder of the numbers necessary for the efficient dis-
charge of the business of the bra9ch. It is satisfactory to
learn that it has not been found necessary to dis-
pense with the services of the gentlemen reduced,
employment having been found for them else-
where. We are ready to believe that this measure
has been well-designed, and it is certainly worthy of
remark that the carrying out of this long-talked-of reor-
ganisation has commenced in a branch "attached to the
Controller-in-Chief." It also seems to show that General
Balfour's practical and economical convictions arc pro-
duc'ng their effect.
London, England, 1869-04-07

GREAT NORTHERN HOSPITAL,
Caledonian-road, Islington, N.
Supported by Voluntary Contributions.
This Hospital has relieved 481,954 patients since it was
establisbeJ at King's-cross in 1856. Patients aro admitted
free.
Bankers—Messrs. Barnet, Lloyds, and Co.' 60, Lombard-
street, Messrs. Ransom and Bouverie, 1, Pall.mall.—lfon.
Sec., I, Smith, Esa. GEO. REID, Soc.
London, England, 1869-04-22

RINAHAN'S LL. WHISKY. - DUBLIN
EXHTBITION, 186-5.
- This celebrated OLD IRISH WHISKY gained the Dublin
Prize Medal.
Pure, Mild, Mellow, Delicious, and very Wholesome.
Sold in Bottles, 3s. Bd., at the Retail Houses in Lor.don; by
the Agents in the principal tcwns in England; or wholesale at
8, GREAT WINDMILL-STREET, LONDON, W.
• Observe the Red Seal. Pink Label and Cork Branded "Dina
ban's LL Whisky.

MUTUAL LOAN FUND ASSOCIATION
(Incorporated by Act of Parliament. 1859).
14, RUSSELL-STREET. COVENT-GARDEN, LONDON,
And 39, QUEEN'S-ROAD, BRIGHTON
ADVANCES MONEY upon personal security, Bills of Sale, Free
bold or Leasehold Property, for one, two, or three years, repay-
able weekly, monthly, or quarterly. Bills promptly discounted.
'orals free on receipt of stamped envelope.
EDWARD HARPER. Secretary.

OPAL MUSIC HAL L, HOLBORN.
Proprietor. Mr. J. S. Sweasey.
Great Success of the Martens Family in their renowned Cat
ro
uet.—Mr. Arthur Lioyd in his impersonation of Professor and
Bones in the Original Christy's Minstrels—E. D. Davis, the
greatest Ventriloquist of the dav—Professor Beaumont in his
Wonderful Illusions (Magic)—Lelia and Florence. the Juvenile
Actresses—Mr. C. Burton, the nri 'Ansi transformation dancer. in
ten characters—Mies Miss Jennie Franklin, Serio-Comics
--Harry and Kettle King, Irish Duettists—and a host of other
talented artistes.
'Notice.—Mr. P. ConTs (the Musical Director) Benefit will take
place on Wednesday, April 21, on wh'ch occasion F. Troiman,
will take the chair. Mr. Richard Dunn, of the Adam and
-nye. St. John-street-road, Clerkenwell, will sing the Duet " Alrs
Well" with Mr. P. Corri. Great Night of the Season.
MACLAGAN IS COMING-MAY 10.

MADAME TUSSAUD'S EXHIBITION.-
A !ways Beautiful. Always Attractive. Redecorated.
Newand BBeautifultlful Costumes.—Portrait Model of MADAME
RA CH EL,
and numerous Ad Mims. Admission, ls.: Cb:ldren
under ten, Gcl.; extra rooms, 6d. Open from 11 a.m. till 10 p.m.

AR GYLL R 0 OM S.—OPEN EVERY
EVENING for Instrumental Music and Dancing. —The
Rooms have been magniffcently re-decorated by Messrs. Rubard t
and Co. The celebrated Band will perform during the week
an attractive Programme of Operatic Selections and popular
Dance Music.
Doors open at half-past Eight o'clock.
Admission, Is ; Balcony, 2s.
WINDMILL STREET, PICCADILLY
Musical Director and Conductor—Signor LITIGI (Arial
London, England, 1869-04-22

INDIA OFFICE, 29th January, 1869.
By order of the Secretary of State for India in
Council.
Notice is hereby given, that packages, statei to contain
reserved articles from the estates of deceased Officers and
soldiers of the late East India Company's Service, and of
Her Majesty's Indian Military Forces, have from time to
time been received from the Governments of the respec-
tive Presidencies in India.
Packages containing articles reserved from the follow-
ing estates remain unclaimed, viz.:-
8. Bell, H., Lieutenant, 2d Madras Native Infantry.
10. Bouthllower, W. IL, Surgeon,-, Madras Medical
Department.-_
13. Buchan, C., Sub-Conductor, Madras Establishment.
22. Choyne, A., Assistant Surgeon, Madras Medical
Department.
24. Cockburn, A. K., Lieutenant, 50th Madras Native
Infantry. • - •
25. Carlow, W. A., Assistant Surgeon, Madras Medical
Department.
53. Emil E., Lieutenant, 3-2 d Madras Native In-
fantry.
59. Grant, Lieutenant, sth Madras Light Cavalry.
60. Gunthorpe, W. M., Major, 6th Madras Native In-
fantry.
76. Jervis, S. W., tieutenant,- 36th Madras Native In-
fantry.
78. James, E., Assistant Surgeon, Madras Medical De-
partment.
94. Maingay, J. W., Lieutenant, 38th Madras Native
- Infantry.
98. Marriott, B. W. F., Lieutenant, 13th Madras Na-
tive Infantry.
113. Neale, F., Cadei„Madras Establishment.
121. Perring, J. W. -C., Lieutenant, 35th Madras Native
Infantry.
124. Pinchard, J. Lieutenant, Madras Horse Artillery.
126 n. Preston, Richard 8., Lieutenant, Madras Infantry.
133. Robertson, A., Ensign, Ist Madras Native Infantry.
140. Stewart, M., Lieutenant, Madras Artillery.
145. Stoddart, J. A., Captain, sth Madras Native In-
fantry.
150 A. Stewart, G.,Ensign, 301 h Madras Native Infantry.
155. Watson, . 11., Lieutenant, 19th Madras Native
• Infantry.
156. Ward, A., Captain, Ist Madras Fusiliers.
158. Wynter, W., Lieutenant, 523 Madras Native In-
fantry.
163. Weymouth, Captain, 421 Madras Native Infantry.
Applications for such packages should be made by next
of kin of the deceased, or by the legal representatives of
such next of kin, to the Military Secretary, at this OffieP.
In the event of any of the packages in question remain-
ing unclaimed for the further period of six mouths from
this date, they will ho opened. the contents be disposal of
by sale, and the amount realized be credited to the estate
of the deceased.

T. T. PEARS, MBjor-Goneral,
Military Secretary.
London, England, 1869-04-22

INHIBITION OF MIL MACKONOCHIE.

The Rev. A. 11. Mackonochie, of St. Alban's,
Holborn, is now in Yorkshire, and was to have
preached next Sunday at St. Jude's, Bradford; but
the incumbent of the church, the Rev. J. Eddowes,
has received an inhibition, in which Bishop
Bickersteth forbids Mr. Mackonochie to preach any-
where in the diocese of Ripon. And yet Mr. Macho-
nochie has been considered by two bishops fit to
preach in the diocese of London.
London, England, 1869-04-22

THE SOUTHAMPTON ELECTION
PETITION.

The flint of this petition «as resumed before Mr. Justice
Willes yesterday morning. Mr. Sergeant Ballantine, in
opening the petitioner's case, said ho should rely principally
on the allegations of bribery and undue influence. The trial
was really a battle b.tween Messrs. Moffatt and Hoare,
and he was instructed to say that Mr. Moffatt was exceed-
ingly sorry tl.at the coaliti.m between Messrs. Gurney and
130111.0 rendered it necessary for him to couple Mr.
Gurney's name with the inquiry. Tbo petitioners called
as their first witnesses Henry Harrison and his son. Their
evidence proved the employment as a messenger by the
Conservatives of the boy first for three days, and then for
a week at 3s. a day. George Sillence said be sent his son
to the Liberal rooms, and as the Liberal party would not
pay what they Lad agreed, he sent him to the Conservative
morns. There he got 3s. a day for a fortnight. The judge
said this man's vote would come off on a scrutiny. Several
other witnesses gave evidence to a similar effect. In one
instance the son of a commercial traveller got be..a day fin
shout also woke.
London, England, 1869-04-22

THE ASSOCIATION for the WELFARE of
the BLIND, 210, Oxford-street, and 127, Euston-road.
Patroness—Her Most Gracious Majesty the QUEEN.
This Institution affords employment in various ways to
172 blind men and women.
Pensions to various amounts are granted to the blind
who cannot earn their own living.
500 blind men and women aro applying for help, which
cannot be given for WANT of FUNDS.
Contributions will be thankfully received by the Secre-
tary, Rev. C. B. REID, M.A.
London, England, 1869-04-22

INHIBITION OF Mlt. MACKONOCIIIE.

The Rev. A. IL Mackonochie, of St. Alban's,
Holborn, is now in Yorkshire, and was to have
preached next Sunday at St. Jude's, Bradford; but
the incumbent of the church, the Rev. J. Eddowes,
has received an inhibition, in which Bishop
Bickersteth forbids Mr. Mackonochie to preach any-
where in the diocese of Ripon. And yet Mr. Ma,clio-
llochie has been considered by two bishops fit to
preach in the diocese of London.

BISHOP MAGEE ON THE VOLUNTARY SYSTEM.

The Bish op of Peterborough has been making a speech
of a kind that we certainly should not have expected
from him. Addressing a meeting of the Additional
Curates' Society, he took .exception to a passage in
the society's report, which said, " We are only be-
ginning to see that they (the 'millions of people in
this country') must be provided for under a
voluntary system." Bishop Magee said that
while he approved of voluntary payments, he strenu-
ously protested against the theory that payments
voluntarily made must be necessarily administered
upon what is called the voluntary system. He
recommended that voluntary gifts should take the
form of endowments, otherwise the pastor was the
mere slave in things temporal of those to whom he
was to minister in things spiritual. " The voluntary
the voluntary system in the form
elevated. The voluntary principle
os system s ten i degraded;endowments
would make a clergyman the slave of the fanaticism,
passions, and ignorance of his flock ; while the
endowed system gave him a standing ground, which
lifted him above such evil influences, and
enabled him to be the fearless pastor of his
people. To sum it up in one word—upon the
endowed principle, it was Felix who sometimes
trembled before Paul ; upon the voluntary system it
was Paul that was for ever trembling before Felix."
These remarks were, it is added, "received
with prolonged cheering by the audience, seven-
eighths of whom were ladies." We are not surprised
to hear the last fact. The logical set would certainly
not have cheered the Bishop. In the first place, they
know that facts are against his theory ' • that the
most fearless clergy in London and the large towns
are those who depend chiefly upon the weekly offer-
tory. In the next place, they would point out the
injustice of men giving their money to provide for
the spiritual wants of another generation when there
is a generation around them sorely in need of
spiritual provision. Next, they would remind the
Bishop how likely their gifts are to be abused when
they have no longer any control over the adminis-
tration. No doubt a minimum endowment is a wise
and good thing, but it ought never to be large
enough to be an incentive to indolence.
London, England, 1869-04-22

A.D. 1720.

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

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CHARLES JOHN MANNING, 1
DIREC

Robert Barclay, Esq.
John Garratt Cattley, Esq.
Mark Currie Close, Esq.
Edward James Daniell, Esq
William Davidson, Esq.

, Esq Governor.
:sq Sub-Governor.
Esq Deputy-Governor.
;TORS
William Tetlow Hibbert,
WEilmosq. t Holland, Esq.
Egerton Hubbard, Esq.
Nevile Lubbock, Esq.
George Forbes Malcolmson,
sq.
Lord Josceline Wm. Percy.
Charles Robinson, Esq.
Samuel Leo Schuster, Esq.
Eric Carrington Smith, Esq.
Joseph Somes, Esq.
William Wallace, Esq.
Charles Baring Young, Esq.
‘uel Solly, Esq., F.R.S.

Lancelot William bent; Esq.
Alexander Druce, Esq.
Fredk. Joseph Edlmann, Esq.
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NOTICE.—The usual fifteen days allowed for payment
of FIRE PREMIUMS falling due at Lady Day will expire
on the 9th of April.
FIRE and LIFE ASSURANCES may be effected on
advantageous terms.
The Duty on Fire Assurances has been reduced to the
uniform rate of ls. Gd. per cent. per annum.
No charge is made by this Corporation for Fire Policy
or Stamp, however small the Assurance may be.
yti fIIING STOCK.—No Extra Charge is made for the
use of Steam Thrashing Machines.
The Reverionary Bonus on British LIFE POLICIES
has averaged nearly 2 per cent.:per;annum on the sum
assured.
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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 frum the of part-
nership.
The advantages of modern practice, with the secu-
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by the experience of nearly a CENTURY AND A
HALF.

ROYAL EXCHANGE, LONDON.
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'LIFEBOAT SERVICES.—During the Storms
'ILA of the year 18G8, the National Lifeboat. Institution
contributed to the saving of 862 lives from various ship-
wrecks and 25 vessels from destruction. The Institution
also expended X 20,433 in the same period on its Lifeboat
Establishments, in addition to granting £2.431 for re-
wards.
The Committee of the Institution earnestly appeal to the
public for assistanceto enable them to meet the continued
heavy demands on their 198 Lifeboat Establishments.
Contributions will be thankfully received by the London
a•nd county,' bankers, and by the Secretary, Richard Lewis,
Esq., at the c.ustitution, 11, John-street, Adelphi, London.
London, England, 1869-04-22

BISHOP MAGEE ON THE VOLUNTARY SYSTEM.

the Bishop of Peterborough has b een makinga speech
of a kind that we certainly should not have expected
from him. Addressing a meeting of the Additional
Curates' Society, he took exception to a passage in
the society's report, which said, " We are only be-
ginning to see that they (the millions of people in
this country') must be provided for under a
voluntary system." Bishop Magee said that
while he approved of voluntary payments, he strenu-
ously protested against the theory that payments
voluntarily made must be necessarily administered
upon what is called the voluntary system. He
recommended that voluntary gifts should take the
form of endowments, otherwise the pastor was the
mere slave in things temporal of those to whom he
was tio minister in things spiritual. " The voluntary
system degraded; the voluntary system iii the form
of endowments elevated. The voluntary principle
would make a clergyman the slave of the fanaticism,
passions, and ignorance of his flock ; while the
endowed system gave him a standing ground, which
lifted, him above such evil influences, and
enabled him to be . the fearless pastor of his
people. To sum it up in one word—upon the
endowed principle, it was Felix who sometimes
trembled before Paul ; upon the voluntary system it
was Paul that was for ever trembling before Felix."
These remarks were, it is added, " received
with prolonged cheering by the audience,- seven-
eighths of whom were ladies. We are not surprised
to hear the last fact. The logical sex would certainly
not have cheered the Bishop. In the first place, they
know that facts are against his theory ; that the
most fearless clergy in London and the large towns
are these who depend chiefly upon the weekly offer-
tory. In the next place, they would point out the
injustice of men giving their money to provide for
the spiritual wants of another generation when there
is a generation around them sorely in need of
spiritual provision. Next, they would remind the
Bishop how likely their gifts are to be abused when
they have no longer any control over the adminis-
tration. No doubt a minimum endowment is a wise
and good thing, but it ought never to be large
enough to be an incentive to indolence.
London, England, 1869-04-22

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THE BISHOP OF CORK.

Not only is the conduct of the Mayor of Cork called
in question, but the Bishop has had to answer for a
reputed lapszis linguce. Nor is his lordship ready to
let the matter of the "-" drop. His chap-
lain writes again to the Times on the subject.
What (he asks) was the obvious meaning to all
readers of "- " ? And yet this was what the
reporters supplied where they lost a word. They
might, at least, have asked what the Bishop really
did say, instead of imputing to him an expression
which no man has heard him use, either in public or
private. Mr. Gregg now repeats once more most
decidedly that the Bishop never used the offensive
expression, but that he said that " Billy Gladstone
and his bill might go to the wall." This authorised
episcopal utterance has lost some of the force, but
none of the elegance, of that which was imputed to
his lordship.
London, England, 1869-04-22

NEW ZEALAND.

Simultaneously with the war against the Maoris, a
much more active ecclesiastical war is being waged in the
newly-created New Zealand diocese of Dunedin. Dr.
.Tenner was consecrated bishop in Dunedin in
1867, but manifested such strong ritualist ten.
dencies that the Colonial Church protested loudly
against his coming out. Bishop Jenner promised
that he would remain in England until the
General Synod gave a decision on his claims. The Synod
decided that, for the peace of the Church; he had better
resign, but he has, nevertheless, arrived in New Zealand.
Bishop Harper, the colonial primate, declared that he had
come out without authority, and prohibited him from
preaching. This the Church in Dunedin thought too hard.
Bishop Jenner was not under ecclesiastical censure, and
might at least preach like any other minister. But the
primate adheres to his determination.