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The Sun.
London, England, 1856-09-08

LONDON, MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 1856.

Under the prevailing influence we must be
quite contented to see Germans preferred to Eng-
lishmen. Indeed foreigners of any creed or
country are favoured beyond the native popula-
tion. It has consequently been a frequent prac-
tice for many of those who would be neglected as
Englishmen to Germanise their names, or adopt
other foreign-sounding titles, to obtain attention
and patronage.
It is not always, however, that
"The rose by any other name will smell as sweet."
There will be a rigid investigation of claims, when
backstairs influences are brought into operation.
Strong proofs must be given of Teutonic origin to
satiafy the fastidious taste of the distributors of
Government patronage. It will not suffice that
the parties have connected themselves with a
Foreign Legion, and been ready and willing to
discharge any duties that might have been re-
quested at their hands. Oh no ; that falls far
short of the indispensable requisites. The Eng-
lish taint must be avoided. That is the plague-
spot which consigns the sufferers to neglect and
oblivion. The Germans may boast of their
" fatherland ;' our countrymen have but a care-
less stepmother in place of a natural relative.

In another part will be found a letter signed
E/ Moro," which strongly directs attention to
this untoward state of affairs. The comparison
between the treatment of the Turkish Contingent,
which was chiefly, if not altogether, officered by
Englishmen, and the other foreign legions, affords
a powerful illustration of the existing practice.
The officers of the German, Italian, and Swiss
regiments all receive at least a me!) pay as gra,
London, England, 1856-12-20

SOUTII AUSTRALIAN COMPANY.

The half-yearly meeting of the shareholders in this
c-bmpany was held yesterday, at the company's house,
Broad-street ; Mr. DIVETT, M.P., the governor, in the
chair.

The report, which embraced the transactions in the
colony during the six months ending the 30th of April
last, gave the following information :—The affairs of the
company continue in a prosperous state, and manifest a
gradual improvement. The rent ro►ls, made up as usual
to the 25th of March last, show an increase on the gross
annual rental reported at the last annual meeting in
June, of 1,3421.135. 4d. ; and 2,5971. over the amount
of the 25th of 111Ltrch, 1855. The particulars are as fol-
lows, viz.:—Rental of country lands, 15,3161 ss. 7d. ;
rental of town lands and buildings, 4,2001. 18s. 6d. ;
rental of port lands and buildings, 2,178/. 14s ;
rental of mineral lands, 8471. ls. ; making a total
of 22,5421. ls. Id. This increase arises from new
leases granted, renewals of others about to ex-
pire, and from an advance of rent on some of the
cnintry sections in the second and third terms of their
leases. The amount of revenue derived from rents,
wharfage, and warehouse rent, carried to credit for tin-
half-year at the 30th of April last, is:—Rest from country
lands, 7,096/ Os. 9d.; town lands and buildings, 2,0581.
14s. 3d. ; port lands and building-, 1,0491. Bs. 3d. ;
mineral lands, 3301. 113 6d. ; wharfage and warehouse
rent,4,631/ ls. ld.; making a total of 15,1651. 15s. 10d.,
and being an increase of 9061. 16s. 7d. on the preceding
half-year. The dividend for the hal-year, at the rate of
7 per cent. per annum, will be payable on the 15th of
January next.
The CHAIRMAN moved the adoption of the report; and
Mr. J. ROBINSON seconded it, and congratulated his
co-proprietors on the favourable nature of the document.
The motion was agreed to without further remark, and
a vote of thanks to the chairman closed the proceedings.
London, England, 1856-12-20

MISC.

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London, England, 1856-12-20

BANKRUPTS.

George William Bremner, oil merchiant, Stockwell, Sur-
rey,Dec.
Dec 30 and Jan. 27, at two, at the Court of Bank-
ruptcy. ,
Edwards, official assignee Sambrook-court ;
Lawrance, Plows, and Boyer, Ohl Jewry-chambers.
John Prout Davis Stephens, wine merchant, Brabant-
court, Pbilpot-lane, City, Jan. 5 and Feb. 2, at one, at the
Court of Bankruptcy. Pennell, official assignee, Guildhall-
chambers ; Lawrauce, Plows, and Boyer, Old Jewry-cham-
bers.
William Henry Grimsdale and Thomas Hart Grimadalo,
brewers, Uxbridge, Dec. 30 at two, and Feb. 3 at twelve,
at the Court of Bankruptcy. Edwards, official assignee,
Sambrook-court; Chauntler, Gray's-inn-square; Gardi-
ner, Uxbridge.
Moses Lipman, tailor and outfitter, Liverpool, Jan. 2
and 23, at eleven, at the Liverpool District Court. Tur-
ner, official assignee, Liverpool ; Dodge, Liverpool.
James Longcnore, provision dealer, Liverpool, Dec. 30
and Jan. 26, at eleven, at the Liverpool District Court.
Cazenove, official assignee, Liverpool; Evans and Son,
Liverpool.
James Reid, tailor and draper, Liverpool, Jan. 1 and
23, at eleven, at the Liverpool District Court. Bird, offi-
cial assignee, Liverpool; Evans and Sons, Liverpool.
Frederick Pulbrook, grocer, Surbiton, Surrey, Jan. 3.
at half-past eleven, and Feb. 6, at twelve, at the Court of
Bankruptcy. Cannan, official assignee, Aldermaubury ;
Smythe, Serle-street, Lincoln's-inn.
Edward Richard Nash, wino merchant, College-hill,
City, Dec. 30, and Jan. 29, at twelve, at the Court of
Bankruptcy. Bell, official assignee, Coleman-street-
buildings ; J. and J. H. Linklator and Hackwood, Sise-
lane.
John Cot ching, farmer, Hail Weston, Huntingdonshire,
Jan. 3, at twelve, and Feb. 6, at one, at the Court of
Bankruptcy. Whitmore, official assignee, Basinghall-
street ; Sismey, Serjeant's-inn.
Francis Jones, timber merchant, Walter-villas, Hack.
London, England, 1856-12-20

COMMERCIAL BANK of LONDON,
Lottbury, and 6, Henrietta-street, Covent-garden.
Subscribed Capital, 1,500,0001.
Paid•up Capital, 300,0001.
Guarantee Fund, 71,0001.
DIRECTORS.
MARK HUNTER, Esq., Chairman.
JOHN SAVAGE, Esq., Deputy-Chairman.
Charles Butler. Esq. Jonathan Hopkinson, Esq.
Edwa• d bttillingflcet Cayley, William Jackson, Esq., M.P.
Esq., M.P. Sir Joseph Paxton, M.P.
John Alfred Chowne, Esq. Robert Stacey Price, Esq.
George Clive, Esq. Herbert Taylor, Esq.
William Cooper, Esq. Joseph Thompson, Esq.
Charles Hill, Esq. Joseph Underwood, Esq.
Thomas Winkworth, Esq.
Manager—Mr. Alfred Richard Cutbill.
Accounts of parties received and kept on the plan generally adopted
by London Bankers.
Parties having current accounts with this Bank have the advan-
tage of transferring any surplus balance to a deposit account bearing
Interest; and sums of money are received on deposit t•om parties not
keeping current accounts. The rate of interest allowed is 1 per cent.
under the minimum rate of discount of the Bank of England, the
deposit being subject to 10 days' notice of withdrawal.
The agency or country and foreign banks undertaken on such
terms as may be agreed upon. Purchases and soles of British and
Foreign Securities, &c., effected, dividends received, and every
description of banking business transacted.
Letters of Credit are granted on the principal cities and towns in
Europe and elsewhere.
No Christmas-hoses or other gratuities are allowed to be taken by
the officers of the Bank.

A. R. CUTBILL, Manager.
London, England, 1856-12-20

THE GOLD BULLION ROBBERY.

MANSION HOUSE THIS DAY.

Pierce, Burgess, and Tester, who stood remanded
until this day, o❑ the charge of being concerned in the
late extensive gold robbery on the South Eastern Rail-
way were again placed at the bar before the Lord
Mayor.

At the last examination it was understood that the
prisoners would only be brought up pre forma—a future
day to be appointed for the hearing.
Mr. Rees was in attendance for the prosecution ; Mr.
Lewis for Burgess, and Mr. Wontner's clerk for Pierce.
Mr. Rees said they bhould be ready to proceed with
the further examination on Wednesday, when a vast
number of witnesses would be produced.

It was then arranged that the prisoners should be
remanded until Wednesday next, when the examination
would be proceeded with.

The prisoners.were accordingly remanded to Wednes.
day, and removed back to Newgatc.

POLICE INTELLIGENCE.—(This Day.

MARLBOROUGH-STREET.

Charles Albert Phillips and Sophia Wallace, two well
dressed young people, residing at No. 1, Porter-street,
Newport Market, were brought before Mr. Bingham,
charged with having in their poesession a quantity of
counterfeit coin for the purpose of circulation.
Thomas, 17 F, stated that from information he bad
received that some people at No. 1, Porter-street, were
driving a brisk trade by the sale of counterfeit coin, he
was induced to set a watch upon the premises, and last
night, about nine o'clock, he, in company with 139 F
and 95 F, went to the house in question, and found that
the shop and back parlour were occupied by the pri-
soners. Witness at once went into the back parlour, when
he saw the female prisoner at needlework, sitting by
the fire. Hetiooked round the room, and on the table
he saw the box produced, apparently full of silver coin,
and on taking out some of it he discovered it to be coun-
terfeit. He then took possession of the box, and on ex-
:training its contents found it to contain 107 shillings,
64 half-crowns, and 3 crowns, all counterfeit. He called
139 F, and handed her over to his custody. Witness
then went to the shop door, where he saw the male
prisoner, and told him that he must consider himself in
custody. Prisoner made no reply, and on being con-
fronted with the woman asked her who brought the box
of coin there ? She made no answer. Witness subse-
quently searched the place, and among other things found
the life-preserver produced. Witness had no more evi-
dence at present, and wished to have the prisoners re-
manded.

They were accordingly remanded for a week.
London, England, 1856-12-20

(Nu. 20,126.)

LONDON an,
LAND RAILI
MT and SECOND
the Euston Station, LI
Lincoln
Collingham
Newark
Fiskerton
Thurgarton
lowdham
by all trains on WEDNESDAT, De,. 24, available to return with
by the ordinary trains up to and including Monday. Dec. 29.
Day tickets will also be issued from the above stations to London.
By order.
General Manager's Office, Euston a tation, December, ISM.

td NORTH-WESTERN and MID-
WAYS.—C RIZIiTIVIAS HOLIDAYS.
7LASS DAY TICKETS will be issued from
)NDON, to—
Nottingham I Normenton
Derby Oakenshaw
York Doncaster
Bradford I Sheffield, and
Leeds Masboro'

LONDON and NORTH-WESTERN RAIL.
WAY.—CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS.
DAY TICKETS issued on WEDNESDAY, Dee. 24, and interven,
ing days, will be available until MONDAY, Dee. 29.
By order.

M lIITISH.
General Manage 's Office, Euston Station, DecembAßK er, 1856.

THE LONDON and WESTMINSTER BANK
issues CIRCULAR NOTES of 101. each, payable at every
Important place in Europe. These Notes are issued without charge,
and they are cashed abroad free of commission. The Bank also
issues, free of charge, LETTERS of CREDIT on all the principal cities
and towns in Europe.
City Office, Lothbury.
Westmiaster Branch, I , St. James's-square.
Bloomsbury Branch, 214, High Holborn.
Southwark Branch, 3, Wellington-street, Borough.
Eastern Branch, 87, High-street, %Vhitechapel.
Marylebone Branch, 4, Stratf ,rd-place, Oxtbrd-street.
Temple-bar Branch, 217, Strand.
The rate of Interest allowed on deposits of 501/. and upwards, at
the Bank or any of Its Branches. is now FIVE per cent.
J. IV. GILI3AILT, General Manager.

L Oil DON JOINT STOCK BANK.
18TH DECEMBER, 1856.
NOTICE 18 HEREBY GIVEN, That the next GENERAL
MEETING of the SHAREHOLDERS of this COMPANY will
be held in the Board Room of the Bank, in Princes-street,
Mansion House, on THURSDAY, the 15th day of January next, at
Twelve o'clock precisely, to receive the Report of the Directors and
to elect Five Directors in the plat• of Francs Bennett Goidoey, Esq.,
William Miller. Christy, Esq., William Orin,by Gore, Esq., 81.1'.,
Thomas Tilson, Esq., and Henry Grace, Esq., who will on that day
go out of office, in conformity with the provision 3 in the Deed of
Settlement; all of whom offer themselves for re-elecl ion
Notice is &so given, that the Transfer Books of the Bank will be
closed on Wednesday, the 31st inst., Mid remain so until Friday, the
16th January next.

By order of the Board.
JNO. WAR DROPE, Secretary.
London, England, 1856-12-20

PURCHASING PREMISES.

The next business on the paper was the further con-
sideration of the report of the Committee of Works, &c..
recommending that the application of the vestry of Ber-
mondsey, requesting that this board will purchase cer-
tain premises in Fendal-street, Bermondsey, at a cost
of £l6O, for the purpose of widening such street, be
complied with, and that such premises be purchased
by this board accordingly.
After some discussion it was resolved that the subject
should be adjourned to a future day, fur the clerk to
give a legal opinion on the whole question.
London, England, 1856-12-20

HAYMARKET THEATRE.

The pantomime at this theatre is to be called "Thf,
Babes in the Wood, or, Harlequin and the Cruel Uncle,"
and is written by the author f those most popular Hay-
market pantomimes—" The Toree Bears," "Little 8.,-
peep," and " The Butterfly's The artistic and
brilliant scenery of the entire opening story will be
painted by Mr. William Calcott, the music composed
and arranged by Mr. Edward Fitzwilliam, and the entire
pantomime produced under the direction of M. Milano.
'file story is adapted from the old black letter ballad of
the " Babes in the Wood," the incidents of which are
familiar to every schoolboy in the kingdom. At the
transformation the Fairy of the Forest changes the
"cruel uncle" into Pantaloon (Mr. Mackay from Liver-
pool) ; Mr. Milano will be the Harlequin, Fanny Wright
the Columbine (being her first appearance in that cha-
racter), and Mr. W. Driver the Clown (his first appear
ance in that character and this theatre). When these
transformations occur, as usual, a variety of adventures
befal them, which can scarcely be believed, but which
can be witnessed at this theatre every night, Mr. W.
Dorrington has invented and arranged the whole of th,
comic scenes, which illustrate all the London holiday,.
throughout the year, swab as Boxing Day, Twelfth Day,
May Day, Easter Monday, Oyster Day, Lord Mayor's
Day, Christmas Day, &c.
London, England, 1856-12-20

SOUTII AVSTRALIAN COMPANY.

The half-yearly meeting of the shareholders in this
company was held yesterday, at the company's house,
Broad-street ; Mr. DIVETT, M.P., the governor, in the
chair.

The report, which embraced the transactions in the
colony during the six months ending the 30th of April
last, gave the following information ;—The affairs of the
company continue in a prosperous state, and manifest a
gradual improvement. The rent rolls, made up as usual
to the 25th of March last, show an increase on the gross
annual rental reported at the last annual meeting in
June;mtl,342/. 13s. 4d. ; and 2,5971. over the amount
of the 25th of March, 1855. The particulars are as fol-
lows, viz.:—Rental of country lands, 15,3161. ss. 7d. ;
rental of town lands and buildings, 4,2001. 183, 6d. ;
rental of port lands and buildings, 2,178/. 14s ;
rental of mineral lands, 8471. ls. ; making a total
of 22,5421. ls. id. This increase arises from new
leases granted, renewals of others about to ex-
pire, and from an advance of rent on some of the
country sections in the second and third terms of their
leases. The amount of revenue derived from rents,
wharfage, and warehouse rent, carried to credit for the
halflear at the 30th of April last, is r—Rent from country
lands, 7,0961. Os. 91; town lands and buildings, 2,0551.
14s. 3d. ; port lands and building,, 1,0491. Ss. 3d. ;
mineral lands, 3301. lls. 6d. ; wharfage and warehouse
rent, 4,631/. is. ld.; making a total of 15,1651. 153. 10d.,
and being an increase of 9061. 16s. 7d. on the preceding
half-year. The dividend for the half-year, at the rate of
7 per cent. per annum, will be payable on the 15th of
January next.
The CHAIRMAN moved the adoption of the report; and
Mr. J. ROBINSON seconded it, and congratulated his
co-proprietors on the favourable nature of the document.
The motion was agreed to without further remark, and
a vote of thanks to the chairman closed the proceedings.
London, England, 1856-12-20

with Mdlle. Luzanne St. Clair as CJlumbine M the head
of one of the most efficient corps de baget in London.

STRAND THE&TRE.

Nove'ty, so often promised, is apparently to be exhi-
bited at this theatre. A rysntomiine called "The Magic
Mistletoe; or, Harlequin Humbug and the Shams of
London," is to introduce to us a lady Harlequin, a sing.
ing Columbine, and a lady clown !!! With a dialogue
replete with wit, by Leicester Buckingham, and Miss
Cuthbert for the latter character, the experiment bide
fair to be a hit. Miss E. Jacob., Miss Wilton, Mrs.
Woollidge, Mr. Clarke, and Mr. Herbert have parts in
the harlequinade, which is entirely supported by actors
as contradistinguished from pantomimists. The leading
topics of the day are throughout freely awl amusingly
descanted on.

CHRISTMAS EXHIBITIONS, &c.
Among the amusements provided for the pleasure-
seeking public, in addition to the theatres, we may men•
tion Albert Smith's Mont Blanc, Madame Tussaud's,
the Polytechnic, the Salle Vt,usden, Miss P. Horton's
ntertainment, Wyld's Great Globe, and his new Diorama
of Russia, Burford's Panoramas, Canterbury Rail,
Argyle Rooms, &c.
London, England, 1856-12-20

SURREY THEATRE.

The pantomime at the Surrey is styled " Harlequin
and the Summer Queen ; or, King Winter and the
Fairies of the Silver Willows," in which the part of the
King will be sustained by Mr. Vollaire, that of the
Queen by Miss Ellis, and Prince Morning by Miss Ade-
laide Biddies, King Sol by Mr. G. Yarnold, &c. The
scenery, &c., is spoken of as exceedingly beautiful and
artistic. In the harlequinade Mr. F. Glover will be the
harlequin, Mesdames Marie and Agnes columbines, Mr.
Buck clown, Mr. Bradberry pantaloon, Miss Wilmot
harlequina, and the Fillis family sprites. The scenery
is chiefly by Dalby. The dresses are costly and elegant
in the extreme, and the music by Mr. Jolly appropriate
and beautiful. The songs are well seleoted, and will be
sung mostly by Miss Ellis and Mr. F. Charles. The
whole as usual will be produced under the sole direc-
tion of Mr. Shepherd.
London, England, 1856-12-20

CHRISTMAS PRESENTS.
THE exuberance of the feelings, amid scenes of
gaity, induces the fair and youthful to shine to advantage
under the gaze of many friends, and therefore to devote especia
attention to the duties of the toilet. It is at this festive season thatl

ROWLANDS' MACASSAR OIL,
For creating and sustaining a luxur:ant head of hair;
ROWLANDS' KALYDOR,
For rendering the skin soft, fair, a•id blooming ; and
ROWLANDS' ODONTO, or Paarl Dentifrice,
For Imparting a pearl-like whiteness to the teeth, are called into in-
creased requisition, to the attainment of those personal advantages
so universally walght for and admired.
Beware of spurious imitations ! ! the only genuine of each bears
the name of " Itowlaads" preceding that of the article on the wrapper
or label. Sold by A. Rowland and Sons, 20, Hatton-garden, Loudon,
and by Chemists and Perfumers.
London, England, 1856-12-20

THE LONDON and WESTMINSTER BANK
issues CIRCULAR NOTES of 10/. each, payable at every
important place in Europe. These Notes are issued without charge,
and they are cashed abroad free of commission. The Bank also
issues, tree of charge, LETTERS of CREDIT on all the principal cities
and towns in Europe.
City Office, Lothbury.
Westminster Branch, I, St.JaMeS'A-square.
Bloomsbury Branch, 214, High Holborn.
Southwark Branch, 3, Wellington-street, Borough.
Eastern Branch, 87, High-street, Whitechapel.
Marylebone Branch, 4, Stratford-place, OxiOrd-street.
Temple-bar Branch, 217, Strand.
The rate of Interest allowed on deposits of 50D1. and upwards, at
the Bank or any of its Branches, is now FIVE per cent.
J. W. GILBART, General Manager.
London, England, 1856-12-20

SOUTHWARK.

EXTENSIVE SYSTEM OF PLUNDER BY A SERVANT.—
James Weatherbys, an elderly man, was brought before
Mr. Burcham, charged with stealing upwards of 63
dozen of shirt collars, the property of Messrs. Blenhame,
Manchester warehousemen, Wood•street, Cheapside, and
Murray-street, Hoxton.

Maximilian S winnel, manager at the factory at Hox-
ton, said that the prisoner had been some time in their
employ as collar dresser, and a large quantity were
at times given out to him for that purpose, which
he ought to return in a finished state at the warehouse,
Wood-street, Cheapside. He had 63 dozen given out to
him in the ear;y part of October, which he had neglected
to send in, and they had been recently found pledged
at Mr. Dempster's, pawnbroker, in the Blackfriars-road.
Witness accordingly gave him into custody, and he
identified the collars produced by the pawnbroker, also
those produced by Mr. Connell, as his employers pro.

perty.
Mr. James Connell, hosier, Queen's Head-row, New-
ington, said that on Tuesday last the prisoner brought
4 number of collars to him, offering them for sale. He
at first refused to purchase them, but afterwards he ex-
changed some neck-ties with him, and paid him the dif-
ference.

Patrick Connell, 4, Palmer's-rents, Snow-fields, said
the prisoner took a large bundle of collars from his house
on Tuesday morning, and in the evening he brought
back the neck-ties produced, and left them with him.
As soon as the police came to him be gave them up to
the officers, and a number of pawnbrokers' duplicates.
They all related to collars. .

In answer to the charge the prisoner said that his
aged mother, who bad lately died, bad the dressing of
the collars, and it was at her request he pledged the
collars. His sister also pledged several bundles, and it
was their custom to redeem them in the course of the
week.

The pawnbroker informed his worship that such was
their custom, but some of the collars had been in pledge
more than 12 months.

Mr. Burnham said there could be no doubt he had
unlawfully disposed of the property ; therefore he should
fine him 51., and in default of payment commit him to
prison for two months with hard labour.

AGRICULTURAL STATISTICS OF MOOT-

LAND, 1856.

The official returns of the estimated produce of the crops
in Scotland for this year, of which we formerly published
the acreage, have been transmitted to the Board of Trade,
and show the following comparative results with those of
the two preceding years :
London, England, 1856-12-20

I V ERPOOL--- DEC 19.

There was a fair attendance to-day of buyers, and the
result of business in wheat and flour was better than an-
ticipated, at a reduction of ld to 2d per bushel on wheat
and 3d to 6d per barrel and sack ou flour. This decline,
however, was not general. Indian corn gave way 3d to 6d.
per qr., and several purchases were effected for Ireland.
Oats and oatmeal sustained late rates. Malting barley at
lull prices and in limited supply ; grinding qualities were
neglected. Beans rather lower, and peas rather higher.
London, England, 1856-12-20

THE OVERLAND MAIL•

SOUTHAMPTON, SATURDAY, 9.30.
The Peninsular and Oriental Company's stela'
ship Columbo, Captain Field, has just arrived with
the heavy portion of the East India and China
mails, in charge of Lieutenant Bolton,
Gibraltar,
and data
from Alexandria, Dec. 7 ; Malta, 10th ;
15th.
She brings 74 passengers, 30 packages of specie
value 20,886/. 18s. 9d., and a cargo comprising 160
boxes of oranges, 2,051 bales of silk, and 205 pack-
ages of general merchandise.
gr
I beTtwheeenComloamltbaonexdpGeirbieneesztronwesterlyingt,ignanliess
terre she encountered very heavy weather, the wind
veering round on nearing the Channel to the
ualls and sea. The Columbo
N.E., with heavy squalls
has, notwithstanding, made the passage from
Alexandria in less than 12i days.
On the voyage home the Columbo spoke, on
Dec. 11, the Peninsular and Oriental ConapsuY'°
steamer Candia, homeward bound ; mouth snalled
the Royal Mail steamer Avon off theof the
Tagus, which reported the Ripon having put in 0,
Corunna on the 16th. Peninsular and Oriente'
steamer Tagus at Alexandria, and her Majesq'ti
steamer Tartarus. At Malta, her Majesty's 0110
Princess Royal, Conqueror, Brunswick, Hibernia,
Wanderer, Ariel, Osprey, and Weser.
The Candia left Malta the day after the Colombo,
but is not expected to arrive here before a vreelc
hence.
Gibraltar exchanges—London, 90 days' date, 50
Paris ditto, sf. 30c.
The ship Sea Queen, which left Gibraltar on the
2d for New York, returned on the 14th in cons&
quence of a tremendous gale from W.S.W., ja
which she sustained damage ; is leaky.
Her Majesty's steamer Oberon, from Malta,
arrived at Gibraltar on the 14th, having enewl"'
tered a severe gale, and had her rudder and boate
carried away.
On the morning of the 10th, a British brig,
laden with codfish, from Terranova, for the Medi-
terraneau, went ashore on the coast of Couil, neat
Cadiz ; crow saved.
.—.—
--
The suspension was announced yesterday of 15185511'
Robert Johnson and Co., warehousemen, in Wotlizlii
street. The house was old and respectable, and,altboug,4
pheacsistroain
their transactions have of late years gradually diminiskon
their liabilities are likely to prove rather considerable!
probably nut less than 50,000/. or 60,000/, At presentr
th nothingpros tsli:eirecdredrietgoarrst.ling the precise amount 0
The failure, also, of the manufacturing firm of gess.ro•
George Ashworth and Co. was mentioned this
moral
in the letters from Alanchester. In this case the liab'
ties are supposed to be within 30,0001.

1111 0 E y IYL -147 r'''
AYET

AND
London, England, 1856-12-20

BREVET.

The undermentioned Officer, having completed three
years' actual service on the 18th Dec., 1856, in the rank of
Lieut.-Colonel, to be promoted to the rank of Colonel in
the Army, under the Royal Warrant of 6th Oct., 1854 :
Lieut.-Colonel Stanhope Wm. Jepheon, of the 2d Foot.
The undermentioned promotions to take place conse-
quent upon the decease of the following General Officers :
Lieutenant-General Sir John Rolt, K.C.8., K.C., died
Bth November, 1856.
Lieutenant-General Alexander Thomson, C. 8., died
23d Nov., 1856.
Lieutenant-General Hon. H. E. Butler, died 7th Dec.,
1856.

Lieutenant-General Sir Richard England, G.C.B , the
Senior Supernumerary Lieutenant-General,
_to bo placed
upon the fixed Establishment.
Lieutenant-General Alexander Thomson, C. 8., died
23d Nov., 1.66.

General Sir H. J. Cumming, died 28th Nov., 1856.
Lieutenant-General lion. H. E. Butler, died 7th Deo.,
1856.

Brevet-Colonel Alexander Fraser half-pay Unattached,
to be promoted to the rank of Major-General, but is not
entitled to the unattached pay of that rank.
' Brevet-Colonel Lord Charles Wellesley, half-pay Unat-
tached, to be Major-General.
Lieutenant-Colonel W. C. E. Napier, Unattached, to be
Colonel.
Major H. E. Longden, 10th Foot, to be Lieut.-Colonel.
Captain Donald William Tench (Staff Officer of Pen-
sioners), half-pay 15th Light Dragoons, to be Major.
The Commissions as Major-G3nerals, with temporary
rank, of the undermentioned officers have been antedated
to the 24th July, 1806 :
Brevet-Colonel William Freke
Brevet-Colonel Robert Garrett.
Brevet-Colonel Charles Warren, C.B.
Brevet-Colonel Lord William Paulet, C.B.
Brevet-Colonel Duncan Alexander Cameron, C.B.
Brevec-Colenel Charles Vau Staubeezee.
Brevet-Colonel non. A. A. Spencer, C.B.
Brevet-Colonel John Lawrenson.
Brevet-Colonel Killian Parlby.
Brevet-Colonel Frederick Horn, C.B.
Brevet-Colonel A. A. T. Cunynghame, C.B.
Brevet-Colonel Charles Trollopo, C.B.
Brevet-Colonel A. J. Lawrence, C,B.
Brevet-Colonel Horatio Shirley, C.B.
Brevet-Colonel Randal Rumley.
Brevet-Colonel Charles It. S. Lord West, C.B.
The undermentioned promotion to take place in the
East India Company's army, consequent upon the death
of Major-General Stephen Moody, Bengal
Infantry, on
28th November, 1856
'
Colonel Henry Hancock, Bombay Infantry, to he Ma PM,
General. _ _ _ _

The undermentioned officers of the East India Corn
pang's Army, retired upon full-pay, to have a stop of
honorary rank :
Lieutenant-Colonel George Stephens Brown, Bombay
Infantry, to be Colonel.
Lieutenant-Colonel John James Hamilton, Bengal In-
fantry, to be Colonel.
COMMISSION SIGNED BY LORD-LIEUTENANT.
Royal South Gloucester Light Infar.trY Regiment of
Militia—Charles Austin Gibson, Gent., to be Lieutenant,
vice Compigne, deceased.
London, England, 1856-12-20

MINES.

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Baden (Gd.Dnchy of)
Blrenar. Iron & Coal
British Iron
Brazilianlmp.(iesned
at £5 pm.)

IDo. Comes tic Cuis.l3,l
Do. St. John Del Rey
Clarendon Cone. Min.
Co. of Jamaica
Cobra Copper ,
Colonial Gold
Copper Min. of Eng
Do. Pref. 7i p. cent
Copiapo .
Fortuna
General
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Gt Wheal Vor Unite'i 1
Liberty ....•

Linares
Lusitanian
Afariquita.
New Granada
Nouveau Monde
Pontgi.Sil. & Le. Min
Port Philip
Quartz Rock
ithymney Iron
Do. Now
Santiago de Cuba
Sort. Cons. Min. Co.
South Australian
Do. Scrip
Do. 10 per cent Prof
Tam. S. & L. Alin. Co
Fin Croft
United Mexican
Waller

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Worthing Mining of
Australia
London, England, 1856-12-20

LLOYD'S SHIPPING.__( his Day.)

LONDON, )Dec. 20.—Wind this day at noon, N. ;
light airs and hazy.
PORTSMOUTH, Dec. 19.—Wind
Flesper, from Woolwich.
PLYMOUTH, Dec. 19.—Wind N.Sailed—Baltic (s.), for
Calcutta; Midlothian, Callao • Eliza Hill, for Santander.
FALMOUTH, Dec. 18.—Wind N.—Off the port—Gezira
Caroline, from Rio Grande, for Teignmouth.
DOVER, Dec.lB. Off the port—Boatill, from Rottar.
dam, and sailed for Cuba.
BRISTOL, Dec. 19.—Wind S.W.—Arrived—liartaban,
from Manilla ; Anna, Buenos Ayres.

---6FFCROOKIIAVEN, Dec. 17.—Blue Rock, from St.
John's, N. 8., for Liverpool, with deoks swept, loss of
bulwarks, and other damage.

DARTMOUTH, Dec. 19.--Wind N.E.—Sailed.—Susanna,
for Porto Rico ; Augusta, Mogador.
SWANSEA, Dec. 19. Arrived Laaecrose, from.
Islay.
LOWESTOFT, Dec. 19.—The Dahlia, of Nantes, frogs'
Seville, for Newcastle, has been got oft the Newcomo, and
into harbour leaky.
TRomsoE, Nov. 22.—The brig Madeline, of Dundee,
was stranded off Rosnaes, near this, previous to the 3d
inst., and has been condemned and sold. She has lino*
been got off and hauled on the strand.

(PER ELECTRIC TELEGRAPH.)
LIVERPOOL, Saturday Morning.

Wind W.
Arrived—War Spirit, from Bombay.
QUEENSTOWN. Dec. 18.

Wind N.W.
Arrived—Emily, from Callao.
Sailed—Langdale, for Bombay.

DUBLIN, Do. 19.
London, England, 1856-12-20

011) ON JOINT STOCK BANK.
18Th pLcEmr.Ea, 1856.

NOTICE IS HEREBY' GIVEN', That the next GENERAL
MEETING of the SHAREHOLDERS of this COMPANT wxll
be held in the Board Room of the Bank, in Princes-street,
Mansion House, on THURSDAY, the 15th day of January next, at
Twelve o'clock precisely, to receive the Report of the Directors and
to elect Five Directors in the plat. of Francs Bennett Goldney, Esq.,
William Miller Christy, Esq., William Ormsby Gore, Esq., M.l'.,
Thomas Tilson, Esq., and Henry Grace, Esq., who will on that day
go oat of office, in conformity with the provisions in the Deed of
Settlement; all of whom offer themselves for re-election
Notice is also given, that the Transfer Books of the Bank will be
closed on Wednesday, the 31st inst., and remain so until Friday, the
16th January next. _ _ _

By order of the Board.
J.NO. WARDROPE, Secretary.
London, England, 1856-12-20

with Mdlle. Luzanne St. Clair as Cilurnbine at the head
of oln of the most efficient corps de ballet is London.

STRAND THEATRE.

' Novelty, so often promised, is apparently to be exhi-
bited at this theatre. A pantomime called "The Magic
Mistletoe ; cr, Harlequin Humbug arid the Shams of
London," is to introduce to us a lady Harlequin, a sing-
ing Columbine, and a lady clown !! ! With a dialogue
replete with wit, by Leicester Euckingbana, and Miss
Cuthbert for the latter character, the experiment bids
fair to be a hit. Miss E. Jacobs, Miss Wilton, Mrs.
Woollidge, Mr. Clarke, and Mr. Herbert have parts in •
the harlequinade, which is entirely supported by actors
as contradistinguished from pantomirnists. The leading
topics of the day are throughout freely and amusingly
descanted on.

CHRISTMAS EXHIBITIONS, &c.
Among the amusements provided for the pleasure-
seeking public, in addition to the theatres, we may meu-
tion Albert Smith's Mont Blanc, Madame Tussaad's,
the Polytechnic, the Salle Vousden, Miss P. Horton's
a ntertainment, Wyld's Great Globe, and his new Diorama
of Russia, Burford's Panoramas, Canterbury Hall,
Argyle Rooms, &c.
London, England, 1856-12-20

STEALING FOWLS AT WHEATLEY.

William Davis, aged 33, labourer, was convicted of
stealing fowls, the property of Mr. William Sheldon,
at Wheatley, on the sth of Deceml-or, and was sentenced
to 18 montus' imprisonment, with hard labour, he having
been previously convicted of felony,
London, England, 1856-12-20

ASTLEY'S THEATRE.

On Friday night, after Shakspere's " Macbeth" shall
be performed as a gorgeous equestrian spectacle I and the
scenes in the circle gone through, a new, grand, and
novel equestrian comic pantomime, written by Mr. C.
A. Somerset, will be produced ; it is called " Paul Pry
on Horseback; or, Harlequin and the Magic Horseshoe."
The part of the renowned Paul will be sustained by Mr.
J. W. Anson. The transformation will be a grand
double one, in the Old Style and the Modern. Old
Style : Harlequin, Mr. H. Hemmings ; Columbine,. Miss
Julia Weston ; Clown, Mr. Thorne ; Pantaloon, Mr. A.
Bradbury ; Sprite, Mr. J. Gee. Modern Style : Har-
lequin, Mr. Firth (his first appearance) ; Columbine,
Miss T. Avery ; Clown, Mr. Clarence Lindon (his first
appearance) ; Pantaloon, Mr. J. Smith ; Sprite, Master
W. Gee. The whole to conclude with a gorgeous
tableau.
London, England, 1856-12-20

PRINCESS'S THEATRE.

The pantomime to be brought out here is founded on
the old Arabian Nights' tale of "Aladdin, or the Won-
derful Lamp," the story of which is pretty closely ad-
hered to, although several new features are introduced,
and a, few personages with very u❑-Oriental names, such
as Uglimuzzle, Rumtitumti, &c. By pantomimic licence
Aladdin seeks for the wonderful lamp in " The Diggings
of California," instead of the original locality. Harle-
quin, Mr. Cormack ; Columbine, Miss C. Adams;
Clown, Mr. Huliue ; Pantaloon, Mr. Paulo.
London, England, 1856-12-20

METROPOLITAN BOARD OF WORKS.

The ordinary meeting of Metropolitan Board of
Works was held yesterday in the Chamberlain's Court,
the Council Chamber being occupied—Mr. J. Thvraites
in the chair.

The minutes of the last meeting were read and con-
firmed. The cash account showed a total general
balance of £97,196 Se. 4.i.

COMPENSATION.

An appeal was made by Mr. Pulley against the deter.
urination of the Board of Works for the Hackney dis-
trict, refusing him compensation for the loss of his
offices as clerk to the Highway Board, and to the
Trustees for Lighting, &c., Hackney.
It was resolved that Mr. Pulley do receive an
amount of £77 108. for life.
London, England, 1856-12-20

SADLER'S WELLS THEATRE.

The pantomime at this theatre is entitled "The
Fisherman and the Genii ; or, Harlequin Padmanaba
and the Enchanted Fishes of the Silver Lake." The
characters are Padmanaba (afterwards Harlequin), Mr.
C. Fenton ; Princess Feotsi Pootsi (afterwards Colum-
bine), Miss Sharpe ; the Sultan (afterwards Pantaloon),
Mr. H. Naylor ; Odd Fish (afterwards Clown), Mr. N.
Deulin. The scenery by Mr. F. Fenton. The whole
produced under the direction of Mr. Greenwood, whose
long experience in this peculiar style of entertainment
has enabled him to provide a more than tempting dish
for his patrons.

OLYMPIC THEATRE.
The novelty in preparation at this theatre is a fairy
extravaganza, from the classic pen of J. R. Planche,
Esq. The principal characters will be sustained by
Messrs. F. Robson, J. Rogers, Leslie, Danvers, and IL
Cooper, Misses Swanborouqh, Thirlwall, St. Casse (her
first appearance at the Olympic), Castleton, Bromley,
Maskell, and Mrs. Melfort. The scenery, on a scale of
great magnificence, is from the pencil of Mr. J. Gray,
assisted by Mr. 11. Craven and others. The dresses and
appointments will surpass all former productions ; the
music, composed, arranged, and selected by Mr. John
Barnard, and the piece will be produced under the direo•
tiou of Mrs. A. Wigan, Mr. A. Wigan being still too
much indisposed to attend to his managerial duties.
London, England, 1856-12-20

IN EH WRITE.

This bankrupt was described as of Vauxhall-walk,
and Putney, baker, and to-day came up to pass his last
examination.

The balance-sheet, propared by Messrs. Butler and
Cannings, shows a capital, 25th March, 1854, of
450/. ; he now owes 788/., and to mortgage creditors
276/. The assets are property realised 40/., doubtful
debts 1411.
The bankrupt passed.
London, England, 1856-12-20

This day, Bvo , 165.,

k-7TATE PAPERS and CORRESPONDENCE,
Illustrative of the Political and Social State of Europe, frem
the Revolution to the Accession of the House of Ilanoyer. Edited,
'th Historical Introduction, Memoirs and Notes, by J. M.
liE'.IIBLE,
London : John W. Parker and Son, West Strand.

OUTLEDGE'S SHAKESPEARE. Part It,
l'rice One Shilling, will be ready on the 23d December. It
comprises " LOVE'S LABOUIt'S LOST," with 19 Illustrations by
Joins' GILBERT, including a full page Frontispiece.
NOTICE. Fncouraged by the great success that has attended the
Publication of the First Part of Routledge's Shakespeare, the Pub•
Hikers have determined to give a full page Frontispiece to each Play ;
one for the " Two Gentlemen of Verona" has also been prepared,
and will he given in the Third Number of the Work, to be ready on
the Ist February.

London : George Routledge and Co., 2, Farringdon-street.

On the 18th of December will be published, price 3d., stamped 4d.,
PUNCH'S ALMANACK FOR 1857,
Punch Office. 85, Fleet-street.
London, England, 1856-12-20

VNATTACHED.

The under-mentioned officers to kayo their brevet rank
converted into substantive rank, under the Royal Warrant
of 6th Oct., 1854, viz. ;
Major and Brevet-Lieut.-Col. John Hynde King, from
the 49th Foot.
Capt. and Brevet-Lieut.-Col. Henry Meade Hamilton,
47th Foot, to have the substantive rank of Major.
Capt. and Brevet-Lieut.-Col. George Harry Smith Wil-
lis, 77th Foot, to have the substantive rank of Major.
Captain and Brevet-Lieut.-Col. Cadwallader Adams to
have the substantive rank of Major.
Captain and Brevet-Major the Hon. Henry Clifford,
from Rifle Brigade.
Captain and Brevet-Major Wm. Henry Dominic Fitz-
gerald, from Unattached.
Captain and Brevet-Major Henry Reynolds Were, from
55th Foot.
Captain and Brevet-Major Archibald Alison, from the
72d Foot.
London, England, 1856-12-20

LYCEUM THEATRE.

The Christmas entertainment here will be a new grand
and most unique combination of a burlesque and comic
pantomime, entitled " Conrad and Medora ; or, Harle•
quin Corsair and the Little Fairy at the Bottom of the
Sea." In the burlesque the opening is written by W.
Brough, Esq. The principal characters will be cast as
follows :—Conrad (the Corsair), Mrs. A. Mellon (!ate
Miss Woolgar) ; Buhantion (his lieutenant), Mr. J. L.
Toole ; Yussuff (an Oriental Yankee slave dealer), Mr.
S. Calhaern ; Seyd (a Pasha of many tales), Mr. Bar-
rett ; Medora (a Grecian maiden), Mrs. Charles Dillon ;
Gulnare (the Pasha's bride), Mrs. Buckingham White ;
Serena (the little fairy at the bottom of the sea), Miss
Marie Wilton. They will be supported by nearly the
whole of the company the principal danseuses,
and a host of supernumeraries. It will be produced with
additional splendour and gorgeous scenical effects and
surprises, from the brilliant opening to the dazzling
transformation climax. The Harlequinade will be sus-
by Messrs. T. Matthews and H. Marshall, as Clowns ;
Mr. J. Marshall as Harlequin ; Mr. Stilt, as Pantaloon ;
Miss Clara Morgan, as Columbine ; and will be replete
with mechanical ingenuities, tricks, and transforma-
tions. The opening has been principally painted by Mr.
F. Fenton, aided by Mr. B. Tannett, and other artists.
The musical arrangements will be by Mr. W. Mont-
gomery ; the machinery by Mr. Sloman, and assistants ;
properties, Mr. Brumwell and Mr. Gibbs ; the costumes
by Mr. May.
London, England, 1856-12-20

BRISTOL SUGAR-DEC. 19.

The market has been extremely quiet this week, and al-
though the offices have been rath©r better supplied with
samples still the dealers have not shown any disposition to
operate, even at a reduction of about is per cwt., and the
transactions are limited. Refiners' produce has also
been sparingly dealt in, but the refiners aro firm in their
demands, and decline submitting to any reduction. Rum
quiet, although some desirable parcels ure offering.

:ET.—DEC. 19.
the clove of the market.

Wallsend, &c.

Gosforth l7 3
Riddell l7
is 0
Braddyll
0
Stewart's l9
Richmund l7
0
Tees l9
0
Whitworth l7
0
Elartlepool Hetton ... 17
•18
..
9
Belmont

I 501 d... 43
London, England, 1856-12-20

IN BE mluonnuL

This bankrupt was described as of King's Cross, to
bacoonist, and to-day was appointed for consideration o
his certificate.

Mr. Pearce opposed on the ground that he had let his
business to a respectable female, on the representation
that the business-turned in £9 per week, where it
only fetched £2 or £3, and the poor woman was almost
ruined.

The certificate was suspended for 12 months, without
protection for three months, and a certificate was
granted to the opposing creditor, and he was forthwith
taken in execution.

HEE MAJESTY'S VISIT TO THE U.S.S. RESOLUTE, AT
COWES.—We understand that Mr. William Simpson is
now engaged upon a representation of the above inter-
esting event, containing portraits of her Majesty,
H.R.H. Prince Albert, H.R.H. the Prince of Wales,
H.R.H. the Princess Royal, the royal suite, Captain
Hartetein, and his officers.—S.S. painted from life.
Messrs. Paul and Dominic Colnaghi and Co., 13 and
14, Pall-Mall East, will shortly publish a first-class
engraving of this, Mr. Simpson's latest historical pro-
duction.
M. de Lamartine, whose recent illness, merely an
attack of rheumatism, has been greatly exaggerated by
the Brussels journals, has returned to Paris from his
country house quite recovered.
Henry Frank Carr, the young gentleman who stands
charged with having in his possession several silk hand•
kerchiefs, which is supposed to form a portion of some
property stolen from the shop of Mr. Meeking, of High
Holborn, was again placed at the bar of the Guildhall
Police-court, yesterday, and further remanded for a
week.
London, England, 1856-12-20

DRURY-LANE THEATRE.

Well then, at "The Lane," we are to have a new
pantomime from the practised pen of Mr. E. L. Blan.
chard, entitled "See Saw, Margery Daw ; or, Harlequin
Holiday, and the Island of Ups and Downs," in which,
after an allegorically grotesque fashion, the moral dignity
of i'du'trY, and the degradation of its antithesis, idle-
ness, are forcibly exemplified. The beautiful scenery is
from the well known artistic pencil of Mr. William
Beverley ; the designs of the various impersonations are
by the famed Dykwynkyn ; and Rosina Wright, and a
ballet of upwards of 100 ladies, add to the terpsichorean
strength of the company. There are two Clowns,
Messrs. Bolen° and Torn Barry ; two Harlequins,
Messrs. Deulin and Verani ; two Pantaloons, Mr.
Barnes and Mr. Halford ; and two Columbines, Madame
Bolen° and Miss Honey. The expense incurred is enor-
mous, and the scenic effects will be unprecedented.
London, England, 1856-12-20

THR COUB.T

WINDSOR, DEC. 19.
The Queen and Prince, with the Prince of Wales' the
Princess Royal, and the
younger Royal children, left
Osborne at 11 o'clock this forenoon, attended by the
Duchess of Atholl, the Hon. Emily Cathcart, Colonel the
C. B. Phipps, Maj Dr-General Bouverie, Captain
the Hon. D. de Rog, Mr. Gibbs, and the Master of the
Aztousehold.
The Royal party arrived at 20 minutes past 2 o'clock
at Windsor where her Majesty was received by a guard
of honour of the Coldstream Guards, with the band of
the regiment.
Lady Macdonald has succeeded the Duchess of Atholl
as Lady in Waiting to her Majesty.
The Hon. Beatrice Byng has arrived as Maid of
Itunour in Waiting, and Lord Rivers and Major-General
45erkeley Drummond as the Lord and the Groom in
Waiting.

The Prince Ernest of Leiningen and his brother Prince
Ward arrived in London yesterday morning. Their
Serenehighness
Highnesses left town on a visit to her Royal
julighness the Duchess of Kent at Frogmore, and tra-
lelled by the Great Western Railway to Windsor.
Mr. Joseph Hindson and Mr. J. H. Hayes, from
4-dverpo,)l, had an interview with Mr. Secretary Labou-
there yesterday, at the Colonial-office.
Viscount Palmerston arrived in town yesterday, and
returned in the afternoon to his seat Broadlands, Hants,
Mr. Price, Treasurer of Antigua, had an interview
With Mr. Secretary Labouchere yesterday.
, Despatches were sent to the Governors of the North
Aniericau Provinces from the Colonial-office yeiiterday.

The precise amount of the specie shipped by the
l'eninsular and Oriental steamer Indus is 492,5351., of
Which 48E,085/. is silver for Bombay, Madras, and Cal-
vutta, And 4,501. gold for Alexandria and Madras.
London, England, 1856-12-20

ROWING MATCH.

Henry White and Thomas Pocock, two young %dater.
men, who were matched for 201. a side, to contend in a
scullery' match from Blackwall to the Thames Tunnel,
have at length, after postponements owing to the fog,
brougkt the matter to an issue, but with nothing like
the result anticipated. White gave his adversary E.ix
lengths, which appears to have been a very unnecessary
favour, for Pocock had all the best of it throughout,
and won by several more.