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London, England, 1869-03-13

STRIKE IN THE COTTON TRADE.

Notice of a reduction of 10 per cent. on the wages
was given on Thursday by most of the millowners of
Preston. In consequence of this notice a densely-
crowded meeting of operatives and millowners was
held the same night. It was contended that the
masters had broken an engagement, made in 1866,
by which they bound themselves to make no change
in wages without the consent of both masters and
men, and it was said that the masters denied that any
such arrangement had been entered into, and that
the present reduction was necessary to save them
from ruin. After some strong speeches, a resolution
was passed, pledging the meeting to stand out
against the reduction. The masters are said to be
resolved to carry it out.
London, England, 1869-03-13

111,11?KE7 S-1 lIIS DAY.

LIVERPOOL COTTON MARKET.
March 13.—Sales probably 12,000 bales. Market very
firm.

MISS BATEMAN.--This lady has just accepted a
very lucrative offer from America, and will appear in New
York at Booth's Theatre on the 20th of September next.
All admirers of the drama in its most intellectual form
will regret the loss of such a potent attraction as Miss
Bateman, but it is only reasonable to suppose that her
countrymen are equally anxious to enjoy her exquisite
impersonations once again. There are multitudes of fer-
vent admirers in both hemispheres to wish her " Bon voy-
age" and a speedy return.
The Queen has been pleased to approve of Mr. Edward
Schultze as Consul at Montreal for his Majesty the Em-
peror of Austria.
London, England, 1869-03-13

THE AMERICAN POSTAL CONTRACT.

The CHANCELLOR of the EXCHEQUER said the
hon. gentleman the member for Liverpool asked him whe-
ther a contract with Mr. Inman for a service from Queens-
town to New York, on Friday instead of Thursday, on
terms in other respects identical with the contract now
before the house, had been sanctioned by the present
Board of Treasury, and he must answer that question
in the negative. The contract ha spoke of the other
night, made by the Duke of Montrose on thellth Dec., and
which still awaited the sanction of the House of Commons,
was the only contract ho knew of, and if it received the
approval of Parliament the Government would at once
proceed to its completion. With the exception of the
change of day from Thursday to Friday Mr. Inman does
stipulate that the other conditions of his contract should
be the same as that already entered into with the Duke of
Montrose.
London, England, 1869-03-13

R. 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 chat aro loose, and is gua-
ranteed to restore articulation and mastication. Decayed
teeth stopped and rendered sound and useful in masti-
cation.
52, Fleet-street. At home from 10 till 5.
London, England, 1869-03-13

DR. HUMPHREY SANDWITII.

It was a very happy thought to call the late candi-
date for Marylebone " Dr. Sandwith of Kars," for
Englishmen would find it difficult to give the name
of his residence—" Llwynywormeood Park." kut
we believe there is a place with such a name, and
that Dr. Sandwith lives there. At any rate he
dates his letters from it, and they contain nothing
else so ugly. Writing to the Star, denying
a report that he did not pay his election
expenses for Marylebone, he adds : " But
what is not true of the past is, nevertheless, my
determination for the future. I would only con-
sent to sit in Parliament for any place on condition
of being sent there free of cost. Some may say I
am hardly worth the expense ; then by all means
let the electors find one who is (by no means a
difficult task), and if this process obtains through-
out the constituencies we shall have a more select
House of real workers mid representative men."
London, England, 1869-03-13

TIIE BEST REMEDY FOR INDIGESTION.
NORTON'S CAMOMILE PILLS are confi-
dently recommended as a simple but certain
Remedy for Indigestion, which is the cause of nearly all
the diseases to which we are subject, being a medicine so
uniformly grateful and beneficial that it is with justice
railed the " Natural Strengthener of the Human Stomach.'
Pills"
act as a powerful tonic and gentle ape-
in their operation, safe under any cir-
neinn
and thousands of persons can now bear
thetesti-
mr:ioNontsy.rt;attoanonreee's 8'
mild
benefits to be derived from their use, as they
have been a never-failing Family Friend for upwards of
20 years.
Sold in bottles at ls. lid., 2s. 9d., and lls. each, in
every town in the kingdom.
CAUTION.

Bo sure to ask for " NORTON'S PILLS," and do not
be persuaded to purchase any of the various imitations
which have sprung up in consequence of the success of
' Norton's Camomile Pills.
London, England, 1869-03-13

THE INSURRECTION IN CUBA.

The Americans are carefully showing their strict respect
for the principles of international law by affording evezy
endouragement and powerful material aid to the Cuban in-
surgents. The declaration of the House of Representatives
that the independance of Cuba ought to be recognised as
soon as possible, is being supplemented by the departure of
many American volunteers to assist in securing the inde-
pendence which is soon to be proclaimed. They cannot go
as a regular expedition, but they divide themselves into
parties of ten or twelve. The New York Times
adds that arms have been sent, including fifteen
guns, which are." doing good service against the Spanish
troops." A Cuban committee is at work in New York.
General Dulce, on the other hand, is quite sanguine of
putting a speedy end to the revolt, and has sent home
another telegram to that effect. But the end has clearly
not come yet.
London, England, 1869-03-13

THE INSURRECTION IN CUBA.

The Americans are carefully shewing their strict respect.
for the principles of international law by affording every
encouragement and powerful material aid to the Cuban in-
surgents. The declaration of the House of Representatives
that the independance of Cuba ought to be recognised as
soon as possible, is being supplemented by the departure of
many American volunteers to assist in securing the inde-
pendence which is soon to be proclaimed. They cannot go
as a regular expedition, but they divide themselves into
parties of ten or twelve. The New York Times
acids that arms have been sent, including fifteen
guns, which are " doing good service against the Spanish
troops." A Cuban committee is at work in New York.
General Dulce, on the other hand, is quite sanguine of
putting a speedy eud to the revolt, and has sent home
another telegram to that effect. But the end has clearly
not come yet.
London, England, 1869-03-13

LONDOW, SATURDAY; MARCH 13, 1869.

Diminish pauperism, and there will be not much
argument left in favour of Compulsory Education.
A considerable section of the humbler classes, natu-
rally enough, evidences a readiness to see the State
saddled with a responsibility which ought to belong,
on the contrary, to the population itself. Let poverty
among the masses be diminished—let pauperism, in
other words, be reduced—and the parents, now de-
pressed by circumstances, and rendered indifferent as
to the continuance of their children in ignorance,
will no longer betray this disposition to devolve
upon the Government the duty of caring for
their offspring. Yesterday, in the House of
Commons, the member for Stoke-upon-Trent
• brought forward his motion for the appointment of a
Select Committee to inquire into the condition of the
young children in the larger and more popular towns
of the United Kingdom. The motion was seconded
London, England, 1869-03-13

Commence at Seven.

1111EATRE ROYAL, AI)ELPIII.
Sole Proprietor and Manager. Mr. B. WEBSTER.
Directress. Mrs. Alfred Mellon.
THIS V,VENING, a new farce, entitled A. DAYS FISHING.
Mr. G. 3elmore, Mr. C. 11. Stephenson. Mrs. L. Murray, and Miss
Lennox Grey.
At 15 to 8, THE DEAD HEART: Mr. Benin nun Webster,
Mr Arthur Stirling, Mr. G Belmore, Mr. R. Phillips, Mr. Ash-
ley, Mr. Stuart, Mrs. Alfred Mellon, Vies Lennox Grey, &c.
Commence at Seven.

OYAL PRINCESS'S THEATRE
Li) Sole Lessee and Manager, Mr. Vining

THIS EVENING, at a quarter to 8, anew Drama. in four acts,
entitled MARIE ANTOINETTE : Louis XVI., Mr. William
Rignold ; Count Fersen, Mr. J. G. Shore ; The Dauphin (five
years old), Miss Lydia Howard; Marie Antoinette, Mdlle. Bea-
trice; Messrs. Dominick Murray, D. Leeson. New Scenery by
Mr. F. Lloyds, Mr. Dayes, and Mr. Matt. Mogan. New Dresses,
bow Properties.
I receded by THE SECRET.
o conclude with a new Comedietta, entitled A CUP OF TEA.
Mdlle. Beatrice. _ _

Doors open at half-past 6, commence at 7.
daily from 10 till 5.

Box-office open

NEE CROPOLITAN ;ma GREAT WESTERN
lIAILW AYS.
OXFORD AN!) CAMBRIDGE BOAT RACE,
Irednestlay„ll arch 17.
Passengers will he booked through from Westminster Bridge,
Victoria, Brompton. South Kensington, and all intermediate
station.: up to Paddington, to and from Hammersmith.
Passengers wi!l be required to change from the Metropolitan
Company's Praed-street Station to the Paddington Station of the
Great Western Railway Company, from whi.h a Special service
of Trains will run.

lyiss EMILY FAITLIFULL will Repeat her
LE,;TU E on the ComECon and Claims of Women,
with " Special Reference to their Higher Education," on THURS-
DAY EVENING, March 13, at the HANOVER SQUARE ROOMS. To
commence a, 8.30 pre•Asely. Tickets msy be had at Messrs.
Mitchell's, - happell's, Lamborne and Cock's, and Mr. Babb s,
Bond-street; Mr. 011ivier, Old Bohd-street; Messrs. Cocks, New
Burlington-street: Keith and Prowse, Cheapside ; Hays, 4, Royal
Exchange Buildings; Mr. Hall, at the Rooms; and at the Vic-
oria Press, Princes-street, Hanover-square.

THEATRE-ROYAL DRURY-LANE.
~ole Lessee and Manager, Mr. F. B. Chatterton.
Tins EVENING, at 7. (lIRLS OF THE PERIOD. Followed by
HENRY IV. (First PAM). Hotspur, Mr. Phelps; Falstaff, Mr.
Charles Dillon. Concluding with BED A.
London, England, 1869-03-13

NOTHING IMPOSSIBLE.

A GUA 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 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. B.C.
London, England, 1869-03-13

Now ready, in 2 vols., with Portrait, 215.,

LUCREZIA BORGIA, Ducl.ess of Ferrafa :
A Biography. Illustrated by Rare and Unpublished Do-
cuments. By WILLIAM GILBERT.

"An admirable and entertaining work. The public cannot
fail to be delighted with it."—Daily Telegraph.
Hurst and Blackett, Publishers, 13, Great Marlborough-street.
London, England, 1869-03-13

TEE KIN, LONDON, SATUItDAV EMING, MARCH 12, 1860.

JOINT-STOCK BANKS.

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London, England, 1869-03-13

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 curriArs 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. Gd., 2s. Gd., and ss. per can.
London, England, 1869-03-13

THE "SUN" NEWSPAPER.-G. R. GLENIE,
Sporting Library, 4, Connaught-terrace, Edgeware-road,
delivers the LAT F. EDITION of "THE SUN " at the earliest
possible moment after leaving the press. He is able to deliver
Jopies in Town, the Suburbs, and in many parts of the country
at a comparatively early hour the same evening, say 40 miles by
9.45 o'clock

Orders by post punctually attended to

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London, England, 1869-03-13

MITE 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 Committee most earnestly solicit Contributions, to
enable them to continuo 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. Coutt.s and Co., Strand.
CHARLES 5. F. RENTON, Secretary.
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London, England, 1869-03-13

LONDON FEVER HOSPITAL is the only
institution in the Metropolis for the treatment and
prevention of contagious fevers.
CONTRIBUTIONS will be gratefully received by
Messrs. Dimsdale and Co., 50, Cornhill ClUessrs. Drum-
mond, Charing-cross; Messrs. Coutts, Strand ; Messrs.
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Liverpool-road, Islington, N.
London, England, 1869-03-13

ROYAL AMPHITHEA THE AND CIRCUS,
HOLBORN

The world-renowned ONRA, whose extraordinary feats on the
FLYING TRAP ZE perfectly electrified the Metr polis last
Autumn, will appear T.VERY EVE \ Onra's performance
is now, more than ever, unquestionably superior to that of Leo
tard, or any other performer on the trapeze. His double somer-
saults from the flying bar are incr,dib,e, and, to use a hackricrd
phrase, must be seen to he believed. Onra challenges the world.
The matchless 'EN ES in the ARENA, as usual. including Herr
(Y.:WAR C RRE and his magnificent tud of Performing Horses,
and the Star Company of Equestrians, Acrobats, Gymnasts, and
Clowns. "Such a varied entertainment, so replete with excite-
ment, amusement, and evidence of refined skill, has never before
beenintroduced to the metropolis."— Daily Telegraph. Oct. 30.
Doors open at Seven, commence at half past. Morning Per-
f Drmances Wednesday and Saturday, commencing at Balf-past
Two.
London, England, 1869-03-13

HOMELESS BOYS OF LONDON.-FUNDS
are earnestly solicited for the purchase of food and
clothing for the
126 boys on board the Chichester Training Ship.
150 boys in the Refuge, 9, Great Queen-street.
94 girls in the Refuges, 19, Broad-street, and Ealing
870 children.

£l5 will keep a boy or girl for one year.
Contributions received by the London and Westminster Bank
214, High Holborn. and 41, Lothbury, E. 0.; and by
WILLIAM WILLI 4. MS, Secretary.
No. 8, Great Queen-street, Lincoln's-inn-fiels.
London, England, 1869-03-13

THE NEW REPEALERS.

i
A new repeal agitation s being excited in Ireland.
The authors of it are not Fetuans, nor even Nation-
alists ; are not Captain Mackay, nor even The
O'Donoghue ; but certain Conservatives and Pro-
testants. The Irish Times, whereof Major Knox, the
unseated Conservative member for Sligo, is the pro-
prietor, declares that the indifference of Whig states-
men (exemplified by Mr. Gladstope's treatment of the
Irish railways question) is convincing all thoughtful
conviction, we affirm," says the journal in question,
men of the necessity of a native legislation. " This
" is daily spreading, not among the lower and power-
less strata of society, but among the great middle
classes, the landed gentry :and the educated men of
all professions amongst us. They will not, unless
coerced, seek a separation from England or a sever-
/Ince from the Sovereignty ; but they believe that
justice to this country can only be done by a local
sitting of the Irish members, with full power to
dispose of the Irish revenues in the way the country
wills." The mantle of Daniel O'Connell has fallen
upon Major Knox. He has numerous followers
among the clergy of the Established Church, who
write to another local Conservative paper that if the
Church is disestablished they will be ready to join
the repeal movement. It is not plain how that would
improve their Position.

ELECTION ITEMS.
An analysis of the polling at tewdley shows that
the Liberals have recovered some of their lost ground
since the general election. In November 936 voters
went to the poll, of whom 518 were supporters of Sir
Richard Glass, and 418 recorded their votes for Mr.
Thomas Lloyd, the latter gentleman being exactly
100 behind his antagonist. On Thursday only four
more persons voted, 477 being in favour of Mr.
Cunliffe, and 463 for Major Anson. Therefore, the
Conservative champion polled 41 less than Sir
Richard Glass, whilst the Liberal candidate brought
up 45 more than the number voting for Mr.
Lloyd. According to the Conservative return, Mr.
Cunliffe maintained the lead from the first hour, but
the Liberal return at twelve o'clock stated that both
candidates had polled an equal nuinber-367. The
present member is a merchant in the City: It may
be added that the Birmintiha»z Post says it has
"good reason to believe that if a scrutiny takes place
the places of the candidates will be reversed, and
Major Anson will become the member for the
borough. Indeed, the gallant Major intimated
on Thursday, at the declaration of the poll, that a
petition would be presented, and that Bewdley
would receive the honour of another visit from Mr,
Justice Blacliburn."

Two elections came off yesterday, viz., Bradford
and Scarborough. At the latter place Sir Harcourt
Johnstone, the eldest son of the late member, was
returned without opposition. Mr. Milner Gibson,
who had been invited to come fotward by some of
the advanced Liberal party. declined the invitation.
London, England, 1869-03-13

GERMANY.

The Chancellor of the North-German Confederation
has submitted a new electoral law to the Federal Parlia-
ment, which has just been opened. This important mea-
sure proposes to substitute a uniform franchise for the
various provisions at present in force in the different
States. Universal suffrage is to be the principle of the
change. Every citizen not under 25 years of age, in the
enjoyment of civil and political rights, is eligible as a voter
for the State where he resides. Every citizen, too, is
eligible on the same conditions for election as a deputy to
the Federal Parliament. The Confederation will be
divided into districts in the proportion of one deputy for
every fifty thousand inhabitants.
London, England, 1869-03-13

GLOBE THEATRE-ROYAL.
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London, England, 1869-03-13

LONDON, SATURDAY, MARCH 13, 1869.

Diminish pauperism, and there will be not much
argument left in favour of Compulsory Education.
A considerable section of the humbler classes, natu-
rally enough, evidences a readiness to see the State
saddled with a responsibility which ought to belong,
on the contrary, to the population itself. Let poverty
among the masses be diminished—let pauperism, in
other words, be teduced—and the parents, now de-
pressed by circumstances, and rendered indifferent as
to the continuance of their children i❑ ignorance,
will no longer betray this disposition to devolve
upon the Government the duty of caring for
their offspring. Yesterday, in the House of
Commons, the member for Stoke-upon-Trent
brought forward Ilis motion for the appointment of a
Select Committee to inquire into the condition of the
young children in the larger and more popular towns
of the United Kingdom. The motion was seconded
London, England, 1869-03-13

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ROYALTY THEATRE.
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Tuts EVENING, at 7.30, A LOVIN(4 CUP. Mr. Dewar, Miss
M. Oliver. To he followed by CLAUDE DUVAL; Mr. Dewar,
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PRINCE OF WALES'S ROYAL THEATRE.
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ST. GEORGE'S THEATRE, REGENT STREET.
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London, England, 1869-03-13

LIFE ASSURANCE BY THE POST-OFFICE

Lord ITARTINGTON, in reply to a question by Mr
Wales as to whether the Postmaster-General proposed to
bring in a bill for authorising the granting of life assur-
ances as low as £5, said it was the intention of the Govern-
ment either through himself or the Chancellor of the
Exchequer to introduce a bill to that affect. (Rear, hear.)
London, England, 1869-03-13

EAGLE INSURANCE COMPANY,
LONDON.

Report of the Directors for the year ending the 30th
June, 1868, read at the Annual General Meeting of
Proprietors, August 14, 1868—Colonel CHARLES
WETHERALL, K.C.T., Chairman of the Company, in
the Chair.
The proprietors will no doubt remember that at the last
annual general meeting a report was made to them for the
quinquennial period then terminating, and that a bonus
was declared in respect of it amounting to the sum of
£208,774. The surplus fund account, as under, commences
with the balance of June, 1867, after deduction of this
bonus—that is to say, with the debit of £772,740 13s. 9d.

SURPLUS FUND ACCOUNT, 30TH JUTE, 1868.
Dn. INCOME OF TUE YEAR.
Balance of account, 30th
June, 1867, £981,514 13 9

Less *Mount distributed
as bonus

208,774 0 0

:772,740

Premiums on new assur-

aricos
Ditto on old ditto ... 366,215 7 3

£350,811 8 3

400,777 9 5
London, England, 1869-03-13

Commence at Seven.

11HEATRE ROYAL, AI)ELPIII.
Sole Proprietor and Manager, Mr. B. WEBSTER.
Directregs, Mrs. Alfred Mellon.
THIS RVENING, a new farce, entitled X. DAY'S FISHING.
Mr. G. delinore, Mr. C. 11. Stephenson. Mrs. L. Murray, and Miss
Lennox Grey.
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Mr Arthur Stirling, Mr. G Belmore. Mr. R. Phillips, Mr. Ash-
ley, Mr. Stuart, Mrs. Alfred Mellon, Visa Lennox Grey, &c.
Commence at Seven.
London, England, 1869-03-13

E FATAL
__ EXPLOSION AT
-13IRMIN0HAM:

Another of the men injured by the explosion has died,
waking five who have succumbed through the injuries they
received. It will be remembered that young Forrest, the son
of the manager of the works was the man who swam, or rather
waded across the canal and then ran home. his said by seve-
ral people who saw him as he ran towards his home that he
presented a sickening spectacle, the flesh hanging from him
as he ran. lie was 37 years of age, and leaves a widow and
six children. Rollaston's is a particularly distressing case.
He was only 26 years of age. Be had given notice and was
going to leave the works on Saturday, his intention being
to get married on the Sunday, and on the following day
he was going into possession of a business at Dudley.
The lad Bastable, who was injured, states that he was
blown a considerable distance by the force of the
boiler which exploded, but that he closed his oyes,
And thinking it was safer anywhere than whore be was
thrown, he ran with all his might, and so escaped
with his life, but not without very severe injuries. It
is confidently hoped, however, that hi 3 iujuni-s will
not result fatally. The other persons injured are receiving
every attention necessary, and 'are gradually recovering.
An inquest was opened on Thursday afterncou, and after
the bodies had been identified tho coroner adjourned the in-
quiry until Friday next.
London, England, 1869-03-13

SICK BISHOPS.

The Morning Advertiser has a really sensible
article on the state of the Church in the south of
England. Pointing, out as we have repeatedly done,
that, owing to the extreme old age of the Bishops of
Exeter and Chichester, the infirmity of the Bishops
of Bath and Wells and Winchester, and the illness
of the Bishop of Salisbury, there is not one diocese
from the Land's End to Beachy head wherein
Episcopacy is not suspNided, our contemporary says:
" This state of things ought to drive Churchmen
into seeking for a remedy. Those who deem the
laying on of hands,' spoken of by the Apostles, to
be an usage still of value, ought not to leave things
in this deplorable position. If we had an army in
the field, in some important war, and three or four
of the generals were confined to their tents by
illness, we should no more dream of leaving them
in command than of sending out batteries
without gunpowder." Some influential Churchmen,
like Mr. Hardy, Mr. Walpole, or Mr. Mowbray,
should bestir himself, and bring the matter before
Parliament. The Advertiser rightly says that the
s t oe m ppl-
ogyamp
es
ny
ts t eomf oau gr he
tti
rneodt
etool
obnei
as
la nbcist ihoonpe
(t,
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on
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note
likely to be troubled with superfluous energy) leads
to the jurisdiction of men between whom and the
diocese no permanent relations exist. The following
remedy is suggested :—Appoint a commission,°
consisting of the two archbishops and the Lord
Chancellor, who shall meet monthly, and in
case of any complaint being made' of the
decay or illness of a bishop being lodged, let a
physician visit the sick prelate and report if there is any hope of his returning to his work within
an interval of, say, three months. If there is, let a
temporary substitute be appointed; if not, there
should be a coadjutor bishop, paid £l,OOO a year out
of the revenues of the see. Our contemporary rightly
says, " The present condition of our southern counties
is such, and their destitution of bishops 'so complete
and total, that if this state of things is allowed to
continue much longer, men will be apt to draw the
conclusion that episcopal superintendence is not,
after all, one of the essentials of human existence."
But surely £l,OOO a year is not sufficient for the
working bishop when the income 0,000. More-
over, what is to be done if one of the archbishops
bA inv0101? •
London, England, 1869-03-13

SCANDAL IN HIGH LIFE.

The papers have been whispering mysteriously of
late about a terrible scandal in high life. The whole
truth is now told. The Manchester Courier says
that the Marquis of Waterford has run away with
the wife of Captain Vivian, member for Truro, and
a Lord of the Treasury. Captain Vivian is in his
,61st year, and married Florence, daughter of the
late Major Rowley, of the Bombay Cavalry, in 1861.
She is his second wife, and much younger than he.
The Manchester Clout-ter says that the whereabouts
of the runagates has not been traced, but another
account gives it that the unfortunate captain has
had an interview with his wife, but has returned
from the Continent alone.
London, England, 1869-03-13

TEE 'STATE OF THE COUNTY • Off
TIPE.R.RARY,

. .. _. - - - - -
Baron Deasy, in opening the 'commission for the Solitli
Riding of Tipperary, a few days back, referred to the un-
satisfactory state of the county. He observed that the
calendar gave but an imperfect idea of its real condition.
Shortly after the last assizes two men had been shot dead
and several others fired upon at Ballycohey, but none of
the persons concerned in the crime had been made amen-
able to justice. Shortly afterwards the public were shocked
by the murder of Mr. Baker in his own demesne, near
Bansha. In that case, too, no one had been brought
to justice. That was a lamentable state of things.
It produced a feeling of insecurity among all classes, and
society became disorganised. He attributed the failure of
justice to one of three causes, he could not say which—
sympathy with the offender, sympathy with the crime, or
terrorism, which closed the mouth of witnesses. He
expressed a hope that every effort would be made to vin-
dicate the law. He found by the constabulary returns
that no fewer than eleven threatening letters had been
received by persons residing in the hiding. One gentle-
man had been threatened with death if he continued to
make himself so conspicuous by his exertions as a
magistrate to discover the murderer of Mr. Baker.
Ili3 lordship alluded to other outrages, and remarked
that the state of the Riding presented a sad contrast to
its condition during his former visit to it. He added :
" Then tranquillity appeared to exist, but now it appears
1
hat beneath the surface there lay a spirit of lawlessness
nd turbulence which has developed into open crime. I
anuot tell to what we are to attribute this turbulence.
Ft cannot be to distress or pressure, for the last harvest
bras admittedly an abundant one. There are no wrongs
tinredressed. There must be some other cause for this
state of things, although I cannot discover what it is."
It may be observed that, in opening the Commission
twelve months ago, Mr. Justice O'Brien congratulated the
grand jury upon the tranquil state of the county, as
ahewn by the calendar and confirmed by the reports of
the county inspector. There were then only twenty-two
cases for trial ; whereas in the previous year there were
eighty-two. When opening the commission at Mullingar,
Chief Justice Monahan offered similar felicitations. The
revival of crime in these and other counties this year must
be a matter of deep concern to everyone who desires the
welfare of the country.
London, England, 1869-03-13

DOCKS.

st East and West India lOO 12a 125 121
st Loudon and St. Katherine lOO 49 50 ' -II
100 D oDeb. stock, 4 per cent all ,„ ...
Millwall Freehold Land
st Dock lOO 30 3'2
st Southampton lOO 74 70
st purrey Camorc19,l
London, England, 1869-03-13

pERCUSSION CAPS.

The decision of the Liverpool Police-court, that
uiyge be regarded by the railway
d as dangerous, has created
percussionoompan and
dps
charged
quite an agitation in Birmingham. The subject
being taken up by the Chamber of Commerce, letter!
faruotmh
well-known
produced,
for saying that there is
nothing whatever to be feared from the explosion of
percussion caps. Steps are to be taken to disabuse
the public mind of the erroneous impression.
dmuecieid. have been obtained, and good
London, England, 1869-03-13

MR. JAMES AYTOUN.

The opinions of one Aytoun are worth those of
any two other men, and so he always writes in the
first person plural, even though he signs his name to
the letters wherewith he favours one of our contem-
poraries. " We" is of opinion that " the Irish Bill
will never pass," because of the Maynooth clause.
"We" asserts that " Mr. Gladstone pledged himself
out and out, and all the Ministerial candidates
pledged themselves equally, to do away with
the payment of Maynooth, either from the Con-
solidated Fund or the secularised revenues of
the Anglioan Church." "We " considers that
the country will feel itself betrayed, and although " a
servile majority" in the House of Commons may
pass the bill, the Lords will—not throw out the bill
—but reiect the clause. In that case what will Mr.
wactstone do r aslis " we." Ile could not accept the
bill so altered because it would be a breach of his
covenant with Dr. Cullen." He will probably attempt
to intimidate the Peers with his majority ; but if he
do the nation will rise in its majesty and send Mr.
Gladstone to the right-about. Mr. Aytoun is one
of those men who holding up a farthing to the eye
blot out the universe. He can see nothing but
Maynooth ; it is the alpha and omega of his politics.

FOREIGN NOTES.

FRENCH POLITICS.

The Times Paris correspondent gives some details
respecting the intrigues of 1867 for and against liberal
reform in France. He argues that M. 011ivier, though
outwitted by the many-sided Rouher, was not to blame.
It will be remembered that in 1867 M. Emile 011ivier,
deputy for Paris, a rising speaker, and connected, though not
indissolubly, with the Liberal party, persuaded the Due
de Morny and Count Walewski that certain Liberal con-
cessions were essential to the stability of the empire.
Through these statesmen M. 011ivier was introduced to
the Emperor, whom he also converted to his views. The
reforms—they were not excessive—were proposed, but M.
Rouher, fearful less his influence might be weakened,
contrived to modify all the contemplated changes, so that
practically they became useless. The Times correspondent
argues from personal knowledge that both Count Walew-
ski and the Duc de Morny were really convinced that the
proposals of M. 011ivier were advisable, if not necessary,
whilst M. 011ivier, on his part, acted at least with sin-
cerity. M. Rouher, however, not only regarded all
reform as injurious to himself, but was personally
jealous of both the Duke and the Count. Both these
believed that the growing power of M. Rouher must be bane-
ful to the empire. M. Rouher was not less certain that
the influence of the two noblemen was dangerous to himself.
He set himself to baffle the scheme of reform, and suc-
ceeded. M. Emile 011ivier has been treated with undue
harshness. The issue of the whole is not hopeful. The
Duc de Morny and Count Walewski are both dead, whilst
M. Rouher's power is greater than ever. If the hour for
liberty is come, the man has yet to be found.
London, England, 1869-03-13

DR. DUMPIIREY SANDWITII.

It was a very happy thought to call the late candi-
date for Marylebone " Dr. Sandwith of Kars," for
Englishmen would find it difficult to give the name
of his residence —" Llwynywormeood Park." But
we believe there is a place with such a name, and
that Dr. Sandwith lives there. At any rate he
dates his letters from it, and they contain nothing
else so ugly. Writing to the Star, denying
a' report that he did not pay his election
expenses for Marylebone, he adds : " But
what is not true of the past is, nevertheless, my
determination for the future. I would only con-
sent to sit in Parliament for any place on condition
of being sent there free of cost. Some may say I
an' hardly worth the expense ; then by- all means
let the electors find one who is (by no means a
difficult task), and if this process obtains through-
out the constituencies we shall have a more select
House of real workers and representative men."
London, England, 1869-03-13

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London, England, 1869-03-13

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London, England, 1869-03-13

MISCELI,ANb.,OUS NEWS.

THE FENIAN CONVICTS.
The return of the names of the Fenian convicts
proposed to be released by the Government was
issued yesterday. The list contains forty-nine names,
fifteen of the prisoners are confined at home, and th irty-
four in Australia. Amongst those confined at home ;
the man John Warren is serving a sentence of
fifteen years, passed in October, 1867; another fourteen
years, passed in January, 1866 ; a third (Costello)
twelve years, passed at the same time; and three
ten years, passed in, or very close upon, 1866.
The others are under sentences of seven and five
years. Of those confined in Australia there are
two on whom death sentences were passed, but
whose sentences were commuted to penal servitude
for life • there are three ten-year sentences; none is
under five years. The extreme partisans in London
are still agitating for a release of all the prisoners,
and express their great dissatisfaction at the present
" small instalment."
London, England, 1869-03-13

STRIKE IN THE COTTON TRADB.

Notice of a reduction of 10 per cent, on the Wages
was given on Thursday by most of the millowners of
Preston. In consequence of this notice a densely-
crowded meeting of operatives and millowners was
held the same night. It was contended that the
masters had broken an engagement, made in 1860,
by which they bound themselves to make no change
in wages without the consent of both masters and
men, and it was said that the masters denied that any
such arrangement had been entered into, and that
the present reduction was necessary to save them
from ruin. After some strong speeches, a resolution
was passed, pledging the meeting to stand out
against the reduction. The masters are said to be
resolved to carry it out.
London, England, 1869-03-13

Tun JUNCTION OF TUE OPERAS.

The Daily Noes says that Mr. Gye has denied
that there was any foundation for the report that the
arrangement for a fusion of the two Operas had
comp to an end. It appears that ,the Daily News
received a communication from Mr. Hargrave
Jennings to the effect that the union of the Operas
had terminated.
London, England, 1869-03-13

INDIAN AFFAIRS.

The Duke of Argyll, Secretary of State for India, has
iustreceived a deputationof members of Parliament, mem-
bers of Chambers of Commerce, and other gentlemen from
Manchester and the manufacturing districts generally,
who waited on his Grace for the purpose of presenting
memorials urging the policy of increasing the agencies by
which India could be made a cotton-growing country, and
praying that the means of irrigation and navigation and
transit generally should be extended. -- The Duke
of Argyll said he agreed with those who had
urged that there should be a considerable com-
mercial element in the Indian Council. It had
been arranged when the constitution of that body had
been remodelled that seven of its members should be
elected by the directors and eight by the Crown. As it
had been also provided that some of them should have
practical knowledge of India, the desideratum sought had
been to a certain extent obtained. He mentioned the
names of Mr. Arbuthnot and Mr. M`Naghten as those of
gentlemen who had a thorough knowledge of the commer-
cial affairs of India. Some of the members of the Council
who had at one time been connected with the East India
Companywere most go-ahead as regarded the promotion of
public improvement in India. As an instance of liberal deal-
ing with Indian affairs, he would mention that some time ago
it had been urged that Darwar should be opened up as a
cotton-growing district. His predecessor had asked for
information on the subject, and as that information had
not yet arrived, he had himself made inquiries, and having
ascertained that there was a strong prima facie case in
favour of the project specified, he bad given instructions
that a surveyor should be sent out to make the neces-
ary examination. It was to be remembered that
Government stood in a peculiar position as regarded
land in India. It was the owner to a certain extent ;
to that extent, however, there was a definite limit. The
commercial classes should remember what a wide field for
private enterprise existed in India. It was a great mis-
fortune that the aid of Government should be looked for in
almost every instance ; scarcely a fence could be built in
India without a claim for Government assistance. This,
as he had intimated, was an unfortunate state of things
which had been developed by a system of grants and gua-
rantees. It was unfortunate for the agricultural prosperity
of India that natural manure was to a large extent in that
country used for fuel.—The deputation then withdrew.