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London, England, 1869-02-19

MISS M. BETHAM-EDWARDS' NEW NOVEL.
Now ready, at all the Libraries, in 3 vols.,
By M. BETHAM EDWARDS,
Author or "A Winter with the Swallows," "Dr. Jacob," &c.
Hurst and Blackett, Publishers, 13, Great Marlborough-street.

Now ready, at all the Libraries, in 3 vols.,
ME T A'S F AI TII.
By the Author of "St. °lave's," &c.
"The peru,al of 'Meta's Faith' has afforded us a few hours of
wholesome pleasure. The t ile creates strong interest by the
naturalness and force of its delineations of character." —.Mho-
nteum.
Burst and Blackett, Publishers, 13, Great Marlborough-street.

MISS M. BETHAM-ED WARDS' NEW NOVEL.
Now ready, at all the Libraries, in 3 vols.,
By M. BETIIAM EDW A RDS,
Author of "A Winter with the Swallows," "Dr. Jacob," &c.
Hurst and Blackett, Publishers, 13, Great Marlborough-street,

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London, England, 1869-02-19

11011 E.

The Marquis of Bute intends to spend Lent in the Holy
Land, returning to Rome by Easter. He has been received
at the Scotch College by Dr. Grant, and the correspondent
of the Post hears that he breakfasted with the Pope—a
very unusual honour for laymen to obtain. Another
English Catholic is the object of much attention in Romet
This is Archbishop Manning, whose preaching, according
to the Roman papers, attracts crowds of auditors—the
Catholics to be edified, the Protestants to be persuaded.
AUSTRIA.

The South American scombeius was applied to an extra.
ordinary purpose in E dgar Poe's marvellous tale, "The Gold
Beetle," but fashion has found a still stranger use for the
insect. At the last State ball at Vienna, the Empress of
Austria appeared in a dress composed of the green and
golden wings of South American scorabeii, sewn with
gold thread on a tissue of white silk. A splendid suite of
diamonds and emeralds completed this costume. If, as we
are told, the great beauty of the Empress was set off by
such a dress, we must abandon the maxim that " beauty
unadorned is adorned the most." When ople in high
places dress in this fashion, it is hopeless to expect that their inferiors will not lamely copy them.

GERMANY.
In his speeches on the bill for sequestrating the pro-
perty.of King George of Hanover and the ex-Elector of
Hesse, Count Bismaeck thought it necessary to
justify the conquest of Hanover in 1866. He
endeavoured to do this by comparing the late German
war with the English revolution of 1688. 'Unless the
Prussian Chancellor hoped to convince his audience by
one of those ingenious conundrums which compare things
by their opposite qualities, it is difficult to see the
advantage of this analogy. The two events were totally
different. One was a revolution, and the other a war of
conquest. In 1683 the expulsion of the monarch was
by the clear desire of the people ; in 1866 the
people were not consulted, nor are they likely to be.
The new law has been published. It stipulates that the
control of the property belonging to the two princes
shall be transferred to the Prussian Government until the
culprits confess the errors of the past and give security
for the future. After their death, supposing this penance
has not been done, their relations will have the residue of
the estates. This, however, will not be much, for the
property will be charged both with the cost of administer-
ing it and the expense of the secret police, who are now
employed in baffling the intrigues of the ex-King and the
ex-Elector. It does not seem probable that the two
princes will make the required amende—that they will con-
fess the error of not liking expulsion and annexation.
London, England, 1869-02-19

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London, England, 1869-02-19

SPAIN.

3lontpensier stuck has fallen considerably in the political
market. Italian princes are very flat, and the Prince of
the Asturias and Espartero are no longer heard of. Don
Fernando is again having his turn, and is at the
top of the quotations of chances for the Spanish throne.
Some of the French journals are positive that he
will be King. But the fluctuations of the last four months
have been such that even the close of the political Bourse
may he distrusted. The partisans of Montpensier may
make a noise about French interference, and then the
Bourbon figures will mount up at once. Don Carlos con•
tinues to keep himself before the public. His secretary
has written to the Esperanza of Madrid, stating that the
"King of Spain" still maintains all the rights of legiti-
macy intact, and that numerous adhesions are received
every day. The " King of Spain's" secretary ought to
know most about these adhesions, but it is strange that
nobody else bears of them.

The hzdipendance Beige has a new combination. The
King of Portugal is to abdicate and become King of Spain,
his son reigning in his stead under the regency of Don

Fernando.
London, England, 1869-02-19

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Glyn, Ransom ; and by tho Secretary.
London, England, 1869-02-19

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London, England, 1869-02-19

----'` M

Cout Walewski arrived in Paris on Tuesday eveiang.
The reply he brings back is a notification on the part of
Greece that she will conform to the demands of the Powers.
It is understood that an attempt is made to conciliate the
Greek people by a slight protest, to the effect that
King George's representative ought to have been admitteC
to the Conference on the same footing as Djemil Pasha.
Meanwhile all seems quiet at the scene of the late disturb.
ances. Paris advices state that the rest of the Cretar
chiefs have made their submission. The island is now per.
feetly tranquil. Garibaldi has addressed a letter to the
Cretan Provisional Government lamenting the ill-succese
of the rising, and the prospect of an indefinite period of
subjection to tyranny. The patriot makes use of strongez
language than ever, and declares that he will come to the
aid of the Cretans whenever they desire it.

The Levant Times announces that the Prince and
Princess of Wales will not visit Constantinople. The
project has been abandoned for some reason, and the pre•
parations have been suspended.
One of the recent Ministerial changes in Turkey was
brought about by a difficulty between the War Minister
and the English Ambassador. The commander of the
Cretan army has been made War Minister.
London, England, 1869-02-19

Now ready, at all the Libraries, in 3 vols.,
ME T A'S FAITH.
By the Author of " St. Olave's," &c.
"The perusal of iota's Faith' has afforded us a few hours of
wholesome pleasure. The tole creates strong interest by the
naturalness and force of its delineations of character.""—Athe-
nteum.

Hurst and Blaekett, Publishers, 13, Great Maldborough-street.

Now ready, in 2 vols., with Portrait, 215.,
LITCREZIA BORGIA, Ducbess of Ferrara :
A Biography. Illustrated by Rare and Unpublished Do-
cuments. By WILLIAM GILBERT.
"An entertaining book, devoted to the vindication of the
famous Lucrezia Borgia."—Daily News.
"An admirable and entertaining work. The public cannot
fail to be delighted with it Telegraph.
Hurst and Blackett, Publishers, 13, Great Marlborough-street.

Just published, price Is. 6d., by post Is. 81, the Second Edition,
with Addenda, containing additional Facts and Cases, in illus-
tration of the nefarious proceedings of the Advertising Quacks,
EVELATIONS OF QUACKS AND
ei QUACKERY. By DETECTOR. Reprinted from the
"Medical Circular."
London: H. Balliere, 219, Regent-street.
The numerous reviews of this startling work by the Saturday
Review, Punch, Weekly Dispatch, Public Opinion, and other
journals, recommending its universal perusal, are reprinted with
this edition.

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London, England, 1869-02-19

GREECE.

ATHENS, Feb. 18.

The Emperor of Russia has telegraphed to the
King congratulating him upon his adhesion to the
declaration of the Conference.

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London, England, 1869-02-19

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London, England, 1869-02-19

A NATIONAL ARMY.

Mr. H. Cole, C.D., has read a paper on the "Efficienci and
f
Economy of a National Army" at a meeting of the SonietY,4°
Arts. He maintained that at least ono-half of our militaa
expenditure was unnecessary, and that nothing could Ocus,
the size cf our great standing force. Notwithstanding tia
-
failures which had taken place in the Crimean war we 'were
not much better off now, and ho did not think that the
cent success of tho British forces in Abyssinia qualified 111:
assertion, for that was a scientific expedition. War nius
now be looked upon as a word and a blow, and the victor/
would bo to those who were ready first with tbfe
best arms. Mr. Cole advocated the desirability "
having trained men, and to effect this end ho would make
"drill" a part of the national education. Sir Charles l're-
velyan said that the question was, whether a standing or f
popular army was the hest ? France fully proved the
vantages of the latter system, and we must determine till
making groat changes in our military arrangements. 610
W. Denison expressed his disapprobation of Mr. Colefi
scheme, and the discussion was brought to a close.
London, England, 1869-02-19

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OYAL MUSIC II AL L, HOLBORN.
, ctj Proprietor, Mr. J. S. Sweasey (late Weston).
Immense succeas of Mr. Pat Corri's Oricinal Iris 111;nstrels.
largely augmented with the first Irish Part Singers and Comic
Vocalists of the day.—New songs. written expressly for this
establishment.—Mr. SIDNEY FRANKS, tho Great Comigne : (4.
NY. Ross, J. G. Porde. Louie Sherrinzton, Miss Bella, Master
Michales: Mr. JOl,l BROWN, the Champion Dancer of the
World (from the Christy's Minstrels, St. James's Hall) : and
Lara, the most fascinating Prima Donna, fr ;ni Paris, her
first appearance here.
Private boxes Mr. P.
chCorti, Musical Director.
, 10s. ; orestra stalls, 25.; stalls, ls.; balcony, 6d,

MA DAME TUSSAUD'S EX ITEBTTION.
PORTR IT MODELS of 3rARSHAL SERRANO and
GENERAL PRIM are now fdded.—Admittance, Is.: children
tinder ten years of age. Id.; extra rooms, 6d. Open from &even
a.m. till five p m., and from seven to ten p.m.

ARGYLL ROOM S.—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 onen at half-past Eight o'clock.
- Admission, Is ; Balcony, 2s.
WINDMILL STREET, PICCADILLY
Musical Director and Conductor--Signor LUIGI CURTI
London, England, 1869-02-19

NATIONAL CIIOR.4L SOCIETY.

The performance of "Elijah" was most successful. Mr.
Lander, whose favourable debut in "Judas" we noticed,
gave the music assigned to the hero of Mendelssohn's
sacred drama with groat effect. Be has all the requisite
material to become an excellent oratorio singer. Miss
Arabella Smyth acquitted herself admirably; while Miss
Lucy Pranklein sang excellently the contralto solos, and
Mr. Ferren was quite at home in the tenor music. The
secondary parts were undertaken by Mesdames Barrett
and Sheridan, and Messrs. Mason and Newton ; while the
choruses seemed to give the fullest satisfaction to the
audience. At this concert Mr. Martin reverted to the
pitch which ho had previously condemned.

DUNVILLE and 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.
tion. Quotations on application to Messrs. Dunville and Co.
Belfast; or 4, Beaufort-buildings, Strawl, London W.Q—[Ad:
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London, England, 1869-02-19

THEATRE-ROYAL. HA YMARK ET.

THIS EVENING, RAISING THE WIND: Messrs. Kendal
Buckstone, jun., Miss Laws, &c. Afier which, HOME: Sothern,
Chippendale. &e. ; Mesdames Cavendish, Burke, &c. Concluding
with THE FRIGHTFUL HAIR: Messrs. Compton. Kendal,
Buckstone. jun., Weathershy, &c. ; Mesdames C. Hill, Scott,
Gwynn, 837 Commence at 7.

• PRINCESS'S THEATRE.
• Sole Lessee and Manager. Mr. Vining.
THIS EVENING, at 7, to conammie with THE SECRET. At a
quarter to 8, MARIE AN TOINETTE : Mr Vining, Mr, W.
Rignold, Mr. Dominick 31urrity: Millie. Beatrice. Concluding
With A CUP OF T e:A : Mdr e. Beatrice.

THEATRE-ROYAL, ADELPH(.
• THis EVENING, at 7, DID YOU EVER SEND YOUR WIFE
TO CAMB::RWFLL. Mr. G. Belmore, Mrs. L. Murray. At 15
to 8, THE DEAD HEART. Messrs. Ben. Webster, A. Stirling.
G. lielmore, R. Phillips, Ashley, Stuart;• Mrs. Alfred Mellon,
Miss Lennox Grey, &c.

GLOBE THEATRE-ROYAL.
TAN P.VENT7C3, t
7. A HAPPY FAMILY. 7.30, UYEIL'S
SUCCESS. 9.40, BROWN AND THE BRAHMTNS: Messrs.
Marshall Warner, David Fisher, Andrew, Hur:stone, J. Clarke;
Sfesdsmes Henrade, C. Thorne, Brennen, Berend, Hughes, Ar-
told, and Stephens

ROYAL STRAND THEATRE.
Sole Lessee and Nfanar:Tressi. 3lrs.Swanlioroneb.
THIS EVENINO. at 7.30, THE WIDi W HUNT. Messrs. Bel-
ford, Clarke: Miss 13ufton. THE FIELD OF THE 0, OTH
OF GOLD: Messrs. Thorne, James, Fenton; V esdames Maria
Longmore. B. Goodall. I.yclia Maitland, Claire, and Hughes. To
conelude with DUE AND DYE

QUEEN'S THEATRE, LONG-ACRE.
Manager, Mr. W. H. Liston
Tins EVEVING, A RACE FOR A DINNER. After which,
NOT GUILTY: Messrs. J. L. Toole. L. Broneh • Ti. Irving. S.
POD GE
-Finery.
RS: Mr Toole. Miss Hodson, i.e. With THE BIRTHPLACE OF

THEATRE-ROYAL, HOLBORN.
•
THIS EVFNINO, AUNT CHARLOTTE'S bfAI ^. F, Prim
Mesdames Larkin, Weather..by. After which, FETTER t..D:
Messrs. Cowper. eville. Porsche, Drew, Bronton, W. A thur,
Bartle:mom and George Honey; Mesdames Lydia Foote, Turner,
Marlbro, Hodson, and Fanny Josephs. TO eonelurie with LU-
CRETIA BORGIA, M.D.: Arse Fanny .Tooephs, George Honey.

THEATRE-ROYAL. OLYMPIC.
THIS EVENTNG, at 7, SL SHER & CRASHER : Messrs. Atkins,
Vaughan. G. Vincent, &c.: Miss Lennox Grey and Mrs Caulfield.
After which. at 7.45, PAPER WINGS : Messrs. H. Wigan ,
H.Nerille, E. Atkins, H. Vaughaty H. Cooper, and Smithson;
Mosdaruss Furtado,' SOharey, N. Harris, awl iSt.Heug..
London, England, 1869-02-19

A NATIONAL ARMY.

Mr. H. Cole, C. 8., bas read a paper on the "Efficiency and
Economy of a National Army" aka meeting of the SocietY..4°
Arts. He maintained that at least one-half of our
expenditure was unnecessary, and that nothing could e 015:
the size of our great standing force. Netwithstanding t"
failures which had taken place in the Crimean war we
not much better off now, and ho did not think that the fir
cent success of the British forces in Abyssinia qualified bit
assertion, for that was a scientific expedition. War I
now be looked upon as a word and a blow, and the vict°4
~"a
would be to those who were ready first with t'''f
best arms. Mr. Colo advocated the desirability °
having trained men, and to effect this end ho would r'
3/16
"drill" a part of the national education. Sir Charles Tr'
o
velyan said that the question was, whether a standing c)rd,
popular army was the best ? France fully proved the 8
vantages of the latter system, and we must determine nil
making great changes in our military arrangements. 6:0
W. Denison expressed his disapprobation of Mr. 0°163
scheme, and the discussion was brought to a close.
London, England, 1869-02-19

MEXICO.

The time for the Mexican presidential election is draw.
ing near, and the Opposition is snaking great efforts to
oust Juarez, who will of course seek re-election. Ortega
is the only other candidate, but it is not, however, likely
that he will prevail over his established competitor.
Juarez has held office far beyond the average period—in
fact, longer than any President or Emperor since
1824 ; and, bad as is the condition of Mexico, it has
improved under his rule. That is to say, he has secured
a united Government, and has realised the first condition
of political success in Mexico—keeping the army paid.
This is but very moderate progress, but still it is in
advance of his predecessors' achievements.
London, England, 1869-02-19

MEXICO.

The time for the Mexican presidential election is draw-
ing near, and the Opposition is making great efforts to
oust Juarez, who will of course seek re-election. Ortega
is the only other candidate, but it is not, however, likely
that he will prevail over his established competitor.
Juarez has held office far beyond the average period—in
fact, longer than any President or Emperor since
1824 ; and, bad as is the condition of Mexico, it has
improved under his rule. That is to say, he has secured
a united Government, and has realised the first condition
of political success in Mexico—keeping the army paid.
This is but very moderate progress, but still it is in
advance of his predecessors' achievements.
London, England, 1869-02-19

CITY MEN.

The Pall Mall Gazette is publishing a series of
cleverly written sketches on " City Men," which, if
internal evidence be worth anything, are from the
pen of Mr. Anthony Trollope. " The Old Moneyed
Man," which appeared in the issue of February 13,
and " The New Moneyed Man," presented to the
world four days later, are both admirably drawn
portraits. The first is essentially reserved,
dull, respectable, substantial ; the second is
adventuroug. and a 3 unsub.
London, England, 1869-02-19

THEATRE-ROYAL, OLYMPIC.

Tins EvinciN44, at 7, SL SHER &CRASHER; Messrs Atkins,
Vaughan, G. Vincent, ex.; Miss Lennox Grey and Mrs Caulfield.
After which, at 7.45, PAPER WINGS : Messrs. H. Wigan ,
H. Ne,ille, E. Atkins, 11. Vaughan. H. Cooper, and Smithson;
hlesdamax Furtado, Schavey, N. Harris, and t. Henry.

ROYALTY THEATRE.
Under the Management of Miss M. Oliver.
TnYs EVENING, at 7.30, A LOVING CUP. Mr. D',war, Miss
M. Oliver. To be followed by CLAUDE DUVAL ; Mr. Dewar,
&c. To conclude with FAMILY JARS.

PRINCE OF WALES'S ROYAL THEATRE.
Mader the Management of Miss Marie Wilton
Tins EVENING, SCHOOL• Messrs. Hare, 11. J. Montague,
Addison, Glover, and Bancroft; Mrs. Buckingham White, Miss
C. Addison, and Miss Marie Wilton. After which, A WINNING
HAZARD. And INTRIGUE.

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

ST. GEORGE'S THEATRE, REGENT STREET.
THIS ErENING. at 8, THE ROYAL ORIGINAL CHRISTY'S
MINSTRELS' Ethiopian Entertainment: and the Burlesque
Extravaonza, THE VERY GRAND DUTCH—S.

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

ROYAL ALHAMBRA PALACE. THREE BALLET",
Promenade Concert. Band of 60. Begin at 8. ls. Box-office
open from 11 to 4.

ZOOLOGICAL GARDENS, Regent's-pack, OPEN daily (ex-
cept Sundays). Admission, is.; on Dleadays, Cd.; Children
under two!re, (1,1.

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London, England, 1869-02-19

THE METROPOLITAN POLICE.

Mr. Bruce has already, as our readers know,
given notice of a measure for the repression of crime.
There is a sign of energy, too, in the way of organis-
ing the Metropolitan Police. It is understood that
four Chief Constables will shortly be appointed at
salaries of Vioo a year each. Provided (says the
_Daily News) that the right men arc selected, such an
arrangement must greatly increase the efficiency
of the police force, which hitherto has been an
army with one general and no commissioned
officers. Yesterday, Mr. Bruce received a deputation
of Surrey magistrates, who waited upon him to bring
forward the subject of vagrancy.
London, England, 1869-02-19

AI
THE ROYAL INFIRMARY for DISEASES
I_ of CHILDREN and WO ONE
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 continue the benefits of medical aid to those
,
numerous poor suffering children, who are rendered so
helpless by sickness and poverty.
Bankers, Messrs. Fuller Banbury, and Co., 77, Lombard-
street; and by Messrs. Coutts and Co., Strand.
CHARLES J. F. RENTON, Secretary.
Waterloo-bridge-road, S E.
London, England, 1869-02-19

A NOTABLE PRIVY COUNCILLOR.

The Church News, famous for its novelties in the
way of news, says it is reported in well-informed
Roman Catholic circles that his Eminence Cardinal
Cullen will be recommended to her Majesty to be
sworn of the Irish Privy Council by the Lord-
Lieutenant and the Roman Catholic Lord Chan-
cellor,
London, England, 1869-02-19

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Large Blue Wove Commercial ELN-elopes, 4s 61 per 1,000
Cheap Buff Colour, for circulars, dc., 3s
COLOUR STA. M PING (Relief) seduced to ls. per 100. Polished
steel dies sunk by the best artists in the trade at about half the
prices charged by the retail houses.
An ILLU iTR k TED CATALOGUE, containing full descrip-
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Stationery, Cabinets, Postage z,cales, Despatch Boxes, Travelling
Writing Cases, Desks, and Bags, &e post free.
London, England, 1869-02-19

SPAIN.

MADRID, Feb. 18 (Evening).
The Cortes will not be definitely constituted be-
fore Saturday, when it will at once proceed to the
election of the permanent Committees.
The members of the Provisional Government will
forthwith resign their posts ; and marshal Serrano,
on receiving formal authority from the Cortes, will,
it is believed, in the same sitting, announce the
names of the members of the new Cabinet.
London, England, 1869-02-19

GAME LICENCES.

FIE COMMISSIONERS OF INLAND
REVENUE hereby give Notice that SUPPLEMENTARY
LISTS, containing the Names of all Persons who have taken
out LICENCES to KILL and DEAL in GAME in the current
Year, from the 30th September last inclusive, have been printed
for each Excise Collection.

A Copy of the List, applicable to any District, maybe obtained
GRATIS on application at the Offices of the respective Collectors
or Supervisors of Inland Revenue, Distributors or Sub-Distribu-
tors of Stamps, by whom Licences are issued.
The Commissioners further give Notice that instructions have
been issued to their Officers to'talce the necessary steps to prefer
informations for penalties aainst all persons found in pursuit of
or dealing in Game without' license.
WM. CORBETT, Secretary.
Inland Revenue, Somerset House
London, February 15, 186..

Messrs. Ransom, Bouverie
THE HOSPITAL for WOMEN, Soho-square.
—Bankers: Messrs. B,relay, Bevan, and Co.;
APPEAL very earnestly for CONTRIBUTIONS. The
llospital.is row open on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fri-
days to out-patients who are treated without letters of
recommendation. 'and *Cm—The Committee

lIENRy B. INGRAM, Secretary.
London, England, 1869-02-19

THE BEST REMEDY FOR INDIGESTION.
NORTON'S CAMOMILE PILLS arc 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 Strongthener of the Human Stomach."
" Norton's Pills" act as a powerful tonic and gentle ape-
rient ; are mild in their operation, safe under any ciy-
zutnstances, and thousands of persons can now bear testi-
mony to the benefits to be derived from their use, as they
have been a nover-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.
Be 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 tho success of
' Norton's Camomile Pills."
London, England, 1869-02-19

NOTHING IMPOSSIBLE.

AGUA AMARELLA restores the Human Hair
to its pristine hue, no matter at what age.
JNO. GOSNELL and CO. have at length, with the aid
of one of the roost 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. Gd., and 15s. each.
including brush.
Red Bull Wharf, Angel-passage, 93, Upper Thames-
street London. E.C.

TH2ATRE ROYAL, DRURY-LANE.
Sole Lessee and Manager, Mr. F. B. Chatt.rton.

THIS EVENING will be performed MY WIFE'S OUT.

To be followed by the (treat Christmas Pantomime, entitled
GRIMALKIN THE GREAT: OR, HARLEQUIN PUSS IN BOOTS,
IND THE MmtEn's SONS, with new and magnificent Scenery
sy Mr. Wm. Beverley. Characters in the Opening by the entire
strength of the company. In the Harlequinade a. Double Troupe
of Pantomimists; and combining the grandest stage effects of
any Pantomime ever produced at this theatre. Doors open at
half-past a, commence at 7. Box-office open from 10 till 5 daily.

THEATRE ROYAL, HA YMARKET.
Sole TießSet,. Mr. Buckstone.
THIS EVENING. RAISING THE WI D: Messrs. Ken-
dal, Clark, Rogers, Buckstone, jun., and Mesdames Laws, Dal-
ton. &c.
After which, HOME: Messrs. SWhern, Chlppendale, Comp-
ton, A stley, &c,: Mesdames Cavendish, Burke, Hill, &c.
Concluding with THE FRIGHTFUL essrs. Comp
ton, Kendal, Weathersby, Buckstone, jun., &c. ; Mesdames
Caroline Hill, Stott, Gwynn, &c.
Box-office open daily.
London, England, 1869-02-19

THE REFORM OF TIIE LICENSING SYSTEM.

On Wednesday evening a meeting was held at St.
James's Hall, under the presidency of the Archbishop
of York, in aid of the movement for the reform of
the licensing system. His grace made a very interest-
ing speech, observing that they had to deal with
a question of great magnitude, and that
their design was to diminish the temptations to
drinking. Their immediate object was to prevent
the renewal of any existing beer-house license or the
creation of any new license. They wished to let the.
present beer-house licenses die out with their holders,
so that these objectionable establishments might be
in time done away with. The Archbishop referred
to the enormous consumption of alcohol in this coun-
try yearly, and said that if equally divided it would
allow 21 gallons of pure alcohol to every man,
woman, and child annually. In a single year 320
inquests were held on persons killed by violence,
excessive drinking having contributed to every
death. Several noblemen and gentlemen interested
in the object in view afterwards addressed the meet-
ing, and it was resolved that their efforts should be
directed to the suspension of the Act of 1880.

REPEATED CONVICTIONS.

Lord Pollington writes to the Times in reference
to the case of George Roberts. who was recently
tonvicted at Southwark Police-court. The prisoner
is an old offender, and the incidents .of his career
furnish most convincing proofs of the errors of our
penal system. He is one of the " oldest burglars"
in England, and many years ago was cast for death,
but the sentence was commuted to transportation for
life. He received a ticket of leave, and has since been
twice transported for life and liberated with a license.
Lord 'Pollington asks how it is that this man's ticket
of leave has not been revoked, without a chance of
ever receiving another ?
London, England, 1869-02-19

AMERICA.

The House of Representatives has rejected a proposition
to tax interest on the bonds of the United States. This,
together with the recent judgment in the Supreme Court,
that paper money is not available in cases where there is a
contract to pay in gold, still further diminishes the chances
of repudiation. But though Congress has frequently dis-
couraged various schemes for partly setting aside the
national liabilities, the final and explicit declaration that
the bonds shall be redeemed in gold only has never been
made.

The Times correspondent telegraphs that the treaty with
Columbia, giving the United States an exclusive right to
construct the Darien ship canal, has been sent to the
Senate for ratification.
London, England, 1869-02-19

AMERICA.

The House of Representatives has rejected a proposition
to tax interest on the bonds of the United States. This,
together with the recent judgment in the Supreme Court,
that paper money is not available in cases where there is a
contract to pay in gold, still further diminishes the chances
of repudiation. But though Congress has frequently dis-
couraged various schemes for partly setting uside the
national liabilities, the final and explicit declaration that
the bonds shall be redeemed in gold only has never been
made.

The Times correspondent telegraphs that the treaty with
Columbia, giving the United States an exclusive right to
construct the Darien ship canal, has been sent to the
Senate for ratification.
London, England, 1869-02-19

THE METROPOLITAN POLICE.

Mr. Bruce has already, as our readers know,
given notice of a measure for the repression of crime.
There is a sign of energy, too, in the way of organis-
ing the Metropolitan Police. It is understood that
four Chief Constables will shortly be appointed at
salaries of £'JOO a year each. Provided (says the
Daily 11"e2es) that the right men are selected, such an
arrangement must greatly increase the efficiency
of the police force, which hitherto has been an
army with one general and no commissioned
officers. Yesterday, Mr. Bruce received a deputation
of Surrey magistrates, who waited upon him to bring
forward the subject of vagrancy.

A NOTABLE PRIVY COUNCILLOR.

The Church _Yews, famous for its novelties in the
way of news, says it is reported in well-informed
Roman Catholic circles that his Eminence Cardinal
Cullen will be recommended to her Majesty to be
uworn of the Irish Privy Council by the Lord-
Lieutenant and the Roman Catholic Lord Chan-
cellor.
London, England, 1869-02-19

TOHN GOSNELL and CO.'S CHERRY
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London, England, 1869-02-19

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ITCREZIA BORGIA, Duchess of Ferrara
j A •Biography. Illustrated by Rare and Unpublished Do-
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London, England, 1869-02-19

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London, England, 1869-02-19

RUPTURES.—BY ROYAL LETTERS PATENT.
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(Perfected and Exhibited in the Great Exhibitions
of 1851 and 1862) is allowed by upwards of Fivo Hundred
Medical men to be the most effective invention in
the curative treatment of HERNIA. The use of a steel
spring, so often hurtful in its effects, is hero avoided—a
soft bandage being worn round the body, while the requi-
site resisting power is supplied by the goc-Main Pad and
Patent Lever, fitting with so much ease and closeness that
it cannot be detected and may be worn during sleep. A
descriptive circular may bo had, and the truss, which can-
tot fail to fit, forw,Ardel by post, on the circumference of
the body, two inches below the hips, being sent to the
manufacturer,
Mr. JOHN WHITE, 228, Piccadilly, London.
A Single Truss, 165., 21s. 265. Gd., and 31s. 6d. Postage,
Is. A Double Truss, 31s. . . , 42s , and 525. 6d. Postage,
ls. Bd. An Umbilical Truss, 425. and 525. Gd. Postage,
Is. 10d.
Post-office Orders to be made payable to John White,
Post-office, Piccadilly.

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liING'S COLLEGE HOSPITAL, Portugal-
street, Lincoln's-inn.—The Committee earnestly
APPE AL for FUNDS to defray the heavy current ex-
penses. Assistance is urgently needed.
F. ALFRED BEDWELL, Vice-Chairman.
JAMES BLYTII, Secretary.
London, England, 1869-02-19

NATIONAL CHORAL SOCIETY.

The performance of "Elijah" was most successful. Mr.
Lander, whose favourable debut in "Judas" we noticed,
gave the music assigned to the hero of Mendelesohn's
sacred drama with great effect. Be has all the requisite
material to become an excellent oratorio singer. Miss
Arabella Smyth acquitted herself admirably ; while Miss
Lucy Prauklain sang excellently the contralto solos, and
Mr. Perren was quite at home in the tenor music. The
secondary parts were undertaken by Mesdames Barrett
and Sheridan, and Messrs. Mason and Newton ; while the
choruses seemed to give the fullest satisfaction to the
audience. At this concert Mr. Martin reverted to the
pitch which he had previously condemned.

DUNVILLE and 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

tion. Quotations on application to Messrs. Dunville and Co.
Belfast; or 4, Beaufort-builelings, Strand, Louden. W.Q—[Ad!
vertiaement]
London, England, 1869-02-19

ABYSSINIA.

Mr. FAWCETT asked the Chancellor of the Exche-
quer whether it was true that India had advanced
£6,589,100 towards the expenses of the Abyssinan
war; whether of that amount 1-3,089,10u0 was
still due by England to India ; whether it was
uo that India had to borrow a portion of the
amount thus advanced front the Bank of Bengal ; and, if
so, whether her Majesty's Lloverument intended that
England or India should pay the interest duo upon the
loan ? •

Tho CHANCELLOR of the EXCHEQUER said, ac-
cording to the latest telegram from India, ho had been in-
formed that £7,000,000 had been expended by India for
that expedition, but he did not know at present the full
particulars with regard to the subject. The sum that had
already been paid to India was £4,000,000.
IRISH POOR LAW.
Mr. C. FORTESCLTE, is reply to Mr. M'Mahon, said
there was no intention of introducing during the present
session a bill to assimilate the poor law of Ireland with that
of England.

- IMPRISONMENT FOR DEBT.
Sir G. JENKINSON asked the Secretary of State for
the Home Department whether his attention had been
Called to a letter in the Times newspaper, signed W.
Williams, and dated 19, Broad-street, Bloomsbury, in
which it was stated that a girl under 14 years of age had
been taken away from the Girls' Refuge at Ealing by
the Sheriff's officers for a supposed debt of .f. 53 lls. 24.,
and conveyed to Whitecross Prison; and whether there
was any truth in the alleged statement?
Mr. BRUCE said he had only become aware of the
matter through the notice placed on the paper. He be-
lieved it was true that agi 1 aged thirteen and her two
sisters, respectively aged 14 and 17, had been sent
to prison for a debt, but he believed it had b3en done un-
der some mistake. He had directed that full inquiry be
made into the matter, and he would state the result to
the hou. member on a future occasion on his putting the
question to him.
FUNDS OF TRADES UNIONS.
Mr. BRUCE, iu reply to Mr. GOURLEY, said he could
not say what woull be done with respect to the legalis-
ing the funds of trades' unionists, until the report of the
tiommission on tho subject was received.

HYPOTiIEO (SCOTLAND.)
Mr. CARNEGIE obtained leave to introduce a bill to
abolish landlords rights of hypothec in Scotland.

SUNDAY TRADING.
Mr. HUGHES obtained leave to introduce a bill to
amend the law relatiug to selling and hawking goods on
Sunday.
ENDOWED SCHOOLS.

Mr. N. FOSTER brought in a bill to amend the law
relating to endowed schools and other educational endow-
ments in England, and otherwise to provide for the ad-
vancement of education. _ _ _

The bill was read a first thno, and ordered to be read a
second time on tho Bth of March.
SUNDAY TRADING.

Mr. HUGHES then brought in his Sunday Trading
Bill, which was read a first time and ordered to be read a
second time on the 3d of March.
The House then adjourned.
London, England, 1869-02-19

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and CHILDREN, Lower Seymour-street, Portman-
square. The only free Hospital for dis.,ases of women.
2,746 patients were treated last month without letters of
recommendation. Subscriptions and donations are much
needed, and will be received by I‘l"esars. liatchard.
; Sir Samuel Scott, Bart.; Messrs. Barclay, Coutts,
Glyn, Ransom ; and by the Secretary.
London, England, 1869-02-19

GREECE.

The Emperor of Russia has telegraphed to the
Ring congratulating him upon his adhesion to the
declaration of the Conference.

INDIA, CHINA, AND AUSTRALIAN MAILS.

MARSEILLES, Feb. 19.

The Peninsular and Oriental Company's steam-
ship Delta, arrived at 7.45 a.m. to-day. The mails
leave for London at 11.30 a.m.
London, England, 1869-02-19

COURSING.

GREAT WATERLOO MEETING—THURSDAY.
THE WATERLOO CUP.
SECOND lES.
Mr W. J. Legh ns Lobelia boat Dr Richardson us
Requiem (1.)
Mr G. F. Wise ns Woman in Black beat Mr J. Savage
ns Mena (1.)
Mr H. Haywood ns Randolph bat Mr B. H. Jones ns
Jolly Green.
Loid Lurgan ns Master M'Grath beat Mr Lister ns
Charming May.
Colonel Goodlako ns Malt Liquor boat Mr T. Green ns
Vesper Bell.
Mr A. Graham ns Ghillie Callum boat Mr E. Croft ns
Indiarubber.
Mr Deighton ns Lady Lyons beat Mr Hyslop ns
Financier.
Mr. Paterson ns Bab-at-the-Bowstor beat Mr Bake ns
Sporting Eagle.

-
THIRD TIES.
Lobelia beat Woman in Black.
Master M'Grath beat Randolph.
Ghillie Callum beat Malt Liquor.
Bab at the-Bowster beat Lady Lyons (2).
THE WATERLOO PURSE.
FIRST ROUND.

Mr Madleet ns Morning Dew beat Mr Lonsdale ns
Light Cavalry.
Lord Sefton ns Sapphira beat Mr G. Evans ns Exact.
Mr J. Hodgson ns Go It Spy ran a bye, Mr Barden ns
Federal drawn.

Mr Blanshard us Bethel beat Mr J. Johnstone ns Jus-
ticia.

Mr J. Brundrit ns Battbyany beat Mr P. Johnstone ns
Duty Repealed.

Ingleby ns Innkeeper beat Mr N. Saxton ns Clear-
barrow.

Mr Bartholomew ns Borealis beat Mr W. H. Williams
ns Riccarton Lass.

Mr W. G. Borron ns Bulzoni beat Lord Garlies us Va-
cation.

Mr T. Reid ns Regal State beat Mr J. Blackstock ns
County Court.

Mr W. H. Clarke ns Running Stream beat Mr J. Gibson
ns Cassivelaunus.

Mr J. Spink ns Sea Rocket ran a bye, Lord Binning ne
Beechnut drawn.

Mr Triuder ns Streamer beat Lord Stair ns Specu-
lation.

Mr R. Jardine ns Corrie Lea beat Captain Hathorn ns
Wave.

Mr T. Brocklebank us Bacchante beat Mr Gilmour ns
Flying Spray.
Mr Swinburue ns S. S. beat Mr W. H. Massey ns
Mazzini.
Mr. R. C. Vyner ns Carlton boat Mr R. Todd ns Tees
Ranger.

FIRST TIES.
Morning Dew beat Sapphira.
Bethel beat Go it Spy.
innkeeper beat Batthyany.
Borealis beat Belzoni.
Running Stream beat Regal State.
Streamer beat Sea Rocket.
Bacchante beat Corrio Lea.
Carlton beat S.S.
THE WATERLOO PLATE.
FIRST ROUND.

Mr Foulkes ns Hearty Lass beat Mr Cunningham ns
Crown Imperial ZI).
Hon. C. C. Molyneux ns Salvia beat Mr J. Dunlop us
Marshal Ney.
Mr C. A. Halley ns Hecate beat Mr T. Neville ns Bishop
(2 drawn).
Mr C. F. Allison ns Ask Mamma beat Mr J. I.lule ns
Hard Lines.

Mr H. B. Carruthers ns Cataclysm beat Mr Chessbyre
ns Darling Tom.
Mr J. Bland us No idea beat Mr T. C. Smith ns Catusin.
Mr S. Mallabey us Jewelled Cross beat Sir C. Molyneux
ns Marksman.
Mr Armitstead ns Hercules beat Mr Stocker us Sir
William.
London, England, 1869-08-17

TELEGRAPH COMPANIES.

76 REFO-American Tel., lim all 201 201 201
10 Anglo Mediter Tel., 1im.... 10 161 17 16,i I
at Atlantic Telegraph lO 18 10
st Do. 8 per cent.
at B. and I. Magnetic Tel., him 100 172 177
st Electric & Inter. Telegraph 100 265 270
10 Do. New 8 12 llp
25 Indo-European Tel., lira lO ]d pr
5 Lond. Provincial Tel. lim all 31 4
1 Do. Prefer. 10 per cent all i up
10 Mediterra. Exten. Tel., lim all 5 6 61 1
25 Reuter's Telegram all 78 80
20 Societe Transatlaut., his all 20 201 20 I
at Submarine Telegraph
1 Do. Scrip all 11 1/
SU. Kingdom Tel. Co., lim all f, 74
5 Do. 10 per cent. Pref all I i b'p
London, England, 1869-08-17

TUE. PROPOSED VOLUNTEER VISIT TO BELGIUM.

The Belgian Vice-Consul resident here points out
that the invitation held out to English Volunteers to
be present at the Lite Fates is not a national one,
but emanates from the inhabitants of that town.
It was first addressed to the Anglo-Belgian
Committee at 'Wimbledon, in the hope that
they would organise the visit, but this was declined.
The Lite deputation then applied to Lord Elcho,
who published the invitation in the papers, in order
that it might have every chance of acceptance ; but
the National Rifle Association had put up its shutters
for the long vacation, and could do nothing. At
last the Anglo-Belgian Committee undertook the
work, and concessions from the railway companies
were immediately obtained. Verily, what with this
beating about, and with letteis from English Volun-
teers, asking their brethren to decline going, on the
ground that Englishmen aro not sufficiently hospi-
table to return the invitation, the good people of
Lite seem to have met with scant courtesy. Is it
quite impossible to return the invitation ?

RELIGION IN THE " BLACK COUNTRY."

The religious condition of the "Black Country" is
exciting much interest throughout the Midland
district. Recent statistics disclose the fact that the
Church provides only for 13 per cent, of the popula-
tion—for 4(3,000 out of 360,000. Everyone is agreed
as to the amount of ignorance, vice, and spiritual
destitution which at present prevails ; and the
movement recently commenced for raising a fund
towards the erection of churches and the carry-
fie); on of religious woe: is being earnestly
and energetically conducted. Meanwhile, in the
comfortable churches already erected, the congrega-
tions are quarrelling among themselves as to whether
or not the Psalms shall be chanted. One vicar, of
Wolverhampton, who endeavoured to introduce a
musical service, has been so opposed that he has
announced his intention of resigning.