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The Sun.
London, England, 1869-06-11

rrHE LONDON SURGICAL HOME for
11 DISEASES and ACCIDENTS of WOMEN, for
the Reception of Gentlewomen and Females of Respect-
of Mr. Baker Brown:.
ability upon a weekly payment. Under the management

The private medical attendants of the patients are
invited to visit them, and to meet in consultation before
treatment.
Full particulars can be obtained on application to the
Lady-Superintendent, 18, Stanley-terrace, Notting-hill,
W. ; or to Mr. Baker Brown, 136, Harley-street, W.
London, England, 1869-06-11

THE SUEZ CANAL.

The Patrie says that the Sultan has positively declined
to be present at the inauguration of the Suez Canal, ex-
cusing himself on account of the internal condition of the
Ottoman Empire. The Emperor of Austria and the King
of Italy have likewise given negative answers, and it is
expected that the Kings of Prussia and Greece will do
the same. What is the cause of these unanimous refusals ?
Has the project for ensuring the neutrality of the canal
anything to do with them ?

r IIEATRE ROYAL ADELPHI.
-11- Sole Proprietor and Manager. Mr. B. WEBSTER.
Directress. Mrs. Alfred Mellon.
THIS EVENING. at 7. DOMESTIC ECONOMY. Mr G. Bel-
=or:: and Mr:,. Leigh Murray.
At 8 o'clock, EVE. Mr. Benjamin Webster: Messrs. Henry
Neville. J. G. Taylor; Miss Furtado, Miss Lillie Lee, and Mrs
Alfred Mellon.
And DID YOU EVER SEND YOUR WIFE ro CAMBER-
WELL : Mr. G. Belmore, Mrs. L. Murray.
London, England, 1869-06-11

CREDIT AND THE ARISTOCRACY.

The Daily News in a recent article called attention
to the absurd charge in certain metropolitan shops
for the flower in the button-hole. A shilling,
eighteenpence, and two shillings are considered
proper prices for a rose. Our contemporary knew
no reason why such high figures should lie placed on
luxuries of such small value intrinsically. It has
been enlightened, however. It seems that " Florist"
has to give the young man of the period a long credit,
and consequently the price charged must be high.
The tradesmen dare not object, they may not demand
the money, and so they have to get interest by laying
on heavy charges. It is indeed notorious that people
who belong to society " think it beneath them to pay
ready money, and if they are in any way interfered
with as to what time they will cash up,' they resent
it as an insult." An accountant, who writes to one
of the papers on this subject, says:—

" I was recently consulted by a West-end house as to
their affairs, and on investigation I found the names of
nail the aristocracy upon their books. A large portion of
these accounts were of long standing, and I advised that
they he immediately called in. I was told that it was
easier said than done, and so it proved, for on attempting
a little gentle coercion, after ifumberless unsuccessful
respectful applications, there ensued a shower of abuse—
pardon me, I mean objections—such as, ' I will post you
at my club,' I will tell all my friends,' Your charges are
exorbitant,' `You are becoming notorious for dunning
everybody,' &c. It was with difficulty I urged my client
to disregard these threats and to be firm. 'The clamour
soon ceased, and I am happy to say the main portion of
his capital was rescued."
London, England, 1869-06-11

E3IIGRATION FROM CANADA.

The superior soil and climate of the United States pre-
sent advantages with which Canada has the utmost
difficulty in competing. There is at present no lack of
emigrants to the colony—the (zodus from England has
just now assumed enormous proportions—nor is there
any want of employment for the emigrants w hen they ar-
rive. But the hope of making a fortune more speedily in
the United States drains the population as fast as it is
increased. We learn from the American papers that
General Wyndham, commander of the British North
American forces, and other gentlemen, are purchasing
lands in Kansas, and that a large immigration is going to
that State from Canada. There is no means of over-
coming this difficulty, which will enable the United States
to compete on superior terms with Canada until only the
most remote lands remain unsettled.

rr" "SUN" NEWSPAPER.-G.R. (; I,EN IE
- delivers the T. TE F.DITTON at Chelsea. 7.30: Kilburn,
Starch-green, 8; Woolwich, 7.30; Uxbridg,e, 9.20; Watford,
London, England, 1869-06-11

ROYAL STRAND THEATRE

Sole Lessee and Manageress, Mrs. Swanborough.
11nS EvENING. at 7.30, FOX v. - GOOSE. Messrs. Bel-
ford, Clarke: Miss Buft,3. JOAN OF ARC: Messrs. Thorne,
James. Fenton: esdames °Mall, Lydia Maitland, Burton. To
conclude with HUE AND DYE

GLOBE THEATRE-ROYAL.
Tlns EVENING, at 7. NAVAL ENGAGEMENTS. At R. 30,
the new burlesque "111 CORSICAN BOT H ERS. And BREAC H
OF PROMISE. Messrs. Marshall. David Fisher, Andrews, Tin-
dale, Hurlstone, 3. Clarke; Mesdames Lydia Foote, Hughes,
Berend, C. Thorne.
London, England, 1869-06-11

ADMIRALTY, STII JuNL, 18C9
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS AND OTHERS.

TN future notification will not be sent to p -rties
Y whose Tenders for Suppli s may be declined; tut every
information as to acceptance or otherwise will be given on per-
sonal application at the Contract Department, Admiralty,
Whitehall.

ANTO NIO BRADY,
superintendent of Contracts.
London, England, 1869-06-11

REPTURES.-BY ROYAL LETTERS PATENT.

IV, HITE'S MOC-MAIN LEVER TRUSS
V (Perfected and Exhibited in the Great. Exhibitions
of 1851 and 1862) is allowed by upwards of Five 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 here avoided—a
soft bandage being worn round the body, while the requi-
site resisting power is supplied by the Moo-Main Pad and
Patent Lever, fitting with so much ease and closene.ss that
it cannot be detected, and may be worn during sleep. A
descriptive circular may be had, and the truss, which can-
rot fail to fit, forwardei 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., 215., '266.63., and 31s. 6d. Postage,
ls. A Double Truss, 31s. 6d., 425., and 525. 6d. Postage,
Is. Bd. An Umbilical Truss, 425. and 525. 6d. Postage,
Is. 10d.
Post-office Orders to be made payable to John White,
Post-office, Piccadilly.

NEW PATENT
LASTIC STOCKINGS,
1) KNEE-CAPS, Arc., for Varicose Veins and all cases
of Weakness and Swolling of the Legs, Sprains, &c. They
are porous, light in texture, and inexpensive, and are
drawn on like an ordinary stocking. Price 4s. 6d., 7s. 6d.,
10s., and 16s. each. Postage, 6d.
JOHN WHITE, Manufacturer, 228, Piccadilly.

•
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and St-eretary of the Liverpool Exchatge.
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The Room is supplied with Newspapers, both home
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There is also an excellent Refreshment-room attached,
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The attention of country bankers, solicitors, manufac-
turers, and others is invited.to this Institution, which will
be found very convenient to gentlemen whose business
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London, England, 1869-06-11

LICENSED VICTUALLERS' GUARDIAN.
R. GLENTE, of the SPORTING LIBRARY,
Cir •4, Connaught-terrace, Hyde-park, London, W., begs to
Inform his customers, and the Licensed Victuallers in genera
that he has been appointed Agent to the above-named paper in
tddition to his agency for the Sporting Edition of "TAE SUN,"
and can supply the same on Friday evening, if requited, in town
or country.
G. R. G begs to inform the Trade that he is Agent for the
LATEST EDITION of "THE SUN." and can supply it earlier
then any other man in London or Country the evening of puhli-
ation. No connection with any other persons. Belly's. Ruff's,
Wight's, and M'Call's Guides. All the Daily Payers, Magazines,
.nd Periodicals as soon as published. Agent for the Joint-Stock
'oat Company. Orders by post attended to.
London, England, 1869-06-11

OUR RELATIONS WITH SPAIN.

The Scotsman says that at the Foreign Office there
is no doubt that the Tornado was a lawful prize.
Right is on the side of the Spaniards, but if it were
not, their Treasury is too empty to afford compen-
sation. In connection with this matter an anecdote
is mentioned by the same journal. A gentleman,
well qualified to give an answer, was asked
whether the Provisional Government of Spain was
going on like a regular Government. " Oh, very much
indeed," said he. " \‘' e find no difference whatever.
They never pay anybody; they never get on with
anything; and they never answer a letter. It is just
the same, so far as we are concerned, as if the Queen
were still reigning; in fact, it's as ordinary and usual
a Spanish Government as ever reigned in Spain."
Clearly the Gibraltar question is not yet ripe for a
solution.
London, England, 1869-06-11

EAST AM) WEST INDIA DOCK
COMPANY.
The COURT of DIRECTORS of the tact and West.ludia.
Doek Company II P. It E ItY GIVE NO net, That the Transfer
It"oks of the said Company will be Shot on Wednesday, the
18th day of June, and Open again on Friday, the 2d day of
July, 1889.
By order of the Court.
GEORGE COLLIN, Secretary
East and West India Dock House,
Billlter-square, Bth June, lUD.
London, England, 1869-06-11

FOR THE RACES.
DUSTPROOF and WATERPROOF COATS,
in great lißri4 ty, -r3ady -made ..or. made to measure,
at iniusuall-lovrprices —E. MOSES and SON.
For addresses see following advertiscm, nt. .

A BABE COMBINATION.
The BARE COMBINATION of EXCEL-
LENCE with C. BEAPNESS will lad form I in
every article sold by E. ltosEs and SON.
Every description of Clothing ready made. or
',lade to measure, for all ages, all occupations,
and all classes.
Commodious apartments for measnring and
ftting adjoin the spacious and (ecant Show
Ecears, which contain a very large and civersitied
st,a!k of materials.
for the convenience of Ladies accompanying
their Sons there is a distinct department for
Young Gentlemen's Clothing.
Orders by Post are attended to with enra and
punctuality, and the easy and acenrate system of
6-elf-measure introduced by E. MOSES and SON
enables them to guarantee a faultless fit.
Orders tram persons who, are not known to
the firm should accompanied by a remittance,
or a London reference.
Any article not approved of will be cheerfully
exchanged, or, if desired, the money will be re-
turned.
All Goods are marked in Plain Figures, from
which no abatement can be made.
The Stock of Hosiery and Drapery, Hats and
Caps, and Boots and Shoes, is unequalled for
magnitude, variety, and cheapness.
Complete Outfits for all Climates, with every
requisite for the voyage.
Lists of Prices, with 'Rules for Self-measure,
Patterns, and Fashion-.beet, gratis and post-free.
E. MOSES and SON'S Establishmonta are
closed every Friday evening at annset till Satur-
day evening at sunset, when business is resumed
until eleven o'clock.
E. MOSES and SON, Ready-made and Besnoke ,••
Tailors, Habitmakers, Woollendrapers, Hatters,
Hosiers, Boot and Shoe Manufacturers, and Ge-
neral Outfitters for all Classes.
The folowing are the only addresses of E. MOSES
2nd SON:—

LONDON.
CITY ESTABLISHMENT.

155, MTNORIES
IM, MINORIES
157, MINORIES
83, ALDGATE
84, ALDO AT E
85, ALDGATE
ZG, ALDGAT
F 7, ALDGATII
A 3. ALDGAT
S 9, ALDGATE

OXFORD-STREET BRANCH'.
1),; NEW OXFORD-STREET
'io7, NEW OXFORD-STREET
i)8, NEW OXFORD-STREET
1, HART-STREET
2, HART-STREET
2, HART-STREET

TOTTENHAM-COURT - ROAD BRANCH.
127, TOTTENHAM-COURT-ROAD
118, TOTTENHAM-COURT-ROAD
283, EUSTON-ROAD,

Country Branch:
Jr), BRIDGE-STREET, BRADFORD, YORKS.
20, BRIDGE-STREET, BRADFORD, YORKS.
London, England, 1869-06-11

WEST INDIES AND MEXICO.

Leave St. Nazaire on the IGth of each month for St.
Thomas, Havana, Vera Cruz, New Orleans, Porto Rico,
Haiti. Santiago de Cuba, Guadeloupe, Martinique.
JAPAN, NORTH AND SOUGH PACIFIC, AND
CENTRAL AMERICA (tilit Panama).
Leave St. Nazaire on the Bth of each month for Mar-
tinique, St. Martha (United States of Columbia), COlon,
Asp:xi:van (Isthmus of Panama), La Guayra, Porto Ca-
bello, Guadeloupe, Trinidad, Demerara, Paramaribo,
Cayenne, &c., Callao, Valparaiso, &c., San Jose, La Union,
San Francisco, China, and JapaL.
Hand books, with full details of all the routes of this
company, can be had of
STRINGER, PEMBBPOKE, and Co.,
Agents, 8, Austinfriars, London, E.C.
London, England, 1869-06-11

GLOBE THEATRE-ROYAL.

EVENING, at 7, NAVAL ENGAGEMENTS. At F.no,
the new burlesque TII ;, CORSICAN lIOT I I ERS. And BREAC II
OF PROM ISE. Messrs. Marshall. David Fisher, Andrews. Tin-
dale, Hurlstone, J. Clarke; Mesdames Lydia Foote, Hughes,
Berend, C. Thorne.
London, England, 1869-06-11

THEATRE-ROYAL, HAYMARKET.

TUTS EVENING. BLUE DEVI! S : Messrs. Howe, Buckstone'
jun.: Miss, F. Wright. After which. HOME: Messrs. Sothern,
Chippendale, Vie.: Mesdames Cavendish. IMP. &e Followed by
A BF,GITLA!C FIX : r. othern. Concluding with HIGH
LIFE BELOW STAIBS: Messrs. Euckstone, Howe, Kendal;
Miss F. Wright, Miss F. Gwynn.

THEATRE-ROY AT., ADELPHT.
TIM EVENING, t 7, T OMESTIC ECONOMY: Mr Cleo Bel-
lmore and Mrs Leigh Murray. At 8, EVE: Mr Benjamin Weh-
to 8, LIFE FOR LIFE: Miss Neilson. l'r. A. Stirling,, Mr
t,ter, Mr IL Nev He. Miss Furtado. Mrs Alfred Mellon. kr. nnl
DID YOU EVER SEND YOWL WIFE TO CAMBERWELL?
Mr. O. Bellmore.

PRINCESS'S THEATRE.
Sole Lessee and Mantger, Mr.
Tsrs EVENING, at 8, SIIYLO. K: :thylock, ITerr Formes;
Portia, Airs Frances Bourerie.
London, England, 1869-06-11

TIIIRD EDITION.

Tho Third Edition of " The Sun " of last Evoking was
published in *imo for delivery in town at 7.16 p.m.

SUN OFFICE, 7 o'CLocK.

SFORTING IN'T'ELLIGENCE—This Daj

ASCOT MEETING-THIS DAY.

(BY ELECTRIC TELEGRAPH)
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Croydon
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Baden Baden 3l
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Derby Summer 31, Sep 1
Weymouth 3l, Sep I
Canterbury Sep. 1

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lioudon 2 s 24
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London, England, 1869-06-11

SMALLPDX AT NEW YOflR.

The people of New Yolk are much alarmed -at the
prevalence of smallpox in certain quarters of the city,
A physician connected with the Health Office says there
can be no doubt that the disease Las largely increased in
the public institutions, and he expresses the opinion that
it is imported by the emigrant vessels. The Philadelphia
Public Ledger says that there is no doubt that the steamers
City of Antwerp, Nebr: ska, and Kedar, frcm Liverpool,
and a barque from Bremen, were all detained in the lower
bay at New York frcm this cause.

P 0 RTLN (1.—.1 01IN ROBERTS supplies the
T.ATrsr EDITIoN of "TAN; SIIN " as soon as pub-
Jihed.-4, Bath-street, City-road, B.C.

ITIIE LATEST EDITION of " THE SUN "
.T. IT YLMES tows +o inform hi= friends and the p 0,!:,,
ent rally that he enTpties the LATEST EDITION of "TEE
$t iN " as soon as publisbed.—No. 10, Ilampsteattl-road N.W.

T. LATEST EDITION of " TIIE SUN "
supplie.l as soon as rnblisheil. enntainin7 All the TATF.CT
NEWS and SPORTING INTELLIGENC V. by IT W HARRIS,
'ewspaper Agent, 4, Blackfriars-road, London, S.
_ _ _

'FILE LATEST EDITION of "TILE SUN" to
be seen Every Evening by S 10 at Mr. ROBERT MEACOCK'S,
Britannia., Kensal New-town

Fru E "SUN" NE WSPAPER--G. B. GLEN TE,
Sporting Library. 4, Connaught-terrace, Edgeware-road.
Jelivers the LAT iti 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

o,lers by post punctually attended to
London, England, 1869-06-11

NEC PATENT

viLASTIC STOCKINGS,
KNEE-CAPS, &c., for Varicose Veins and all cases
of Weakness and Swelling of the Legs, Sprains, erc. Thoy
are porous, light in texture, and inexpensive, and aro
drawn on like an ordinary stocking. Price 4s. 6d., 7s. 6d.,
108., and Ms. each. Postage, Gd.
JOHN WHITE, Manufacturer, 228, Piccadilly.

ADMIRALTY, STII JUNE, ISC9
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS AND OTHERS.

IN future notification will not, be sent to p-rties
whose Tenders for Suppli s may be declined: but every
information as to acceptance or otherwise will be given on per-
sonal application at the Contract Department, Admiralty,
Whitehall.

ANTONIO BRADY,
Euperintemient of Contracts.

BRITANNIA FIRE ASSOCIATION
Head Offices, 429, Strand, London.
The distinguishing features of this Association aro
Equitable Rates,
Undoubted Security.
Prompt settlement of claims.
JOHN MESSENT, Manager.

EUROPEAN ASSURANCE SOCIETY.
Empowered by Special Act of Parliament.
For Life Assurance, Annuities, and Guarantee of Fidelity in
Situations of Trust.
Chairman— General Sir FREDERIC SMITH, K.U., F.R.S.
Policies payable during Life--Indisputable--Not liable to
Forfeiture.
Annual Income exceeds Three Hundred and Fifty Thousand
Pounds.
The Annuity Tables, offering special advantages to Annuitants,
and full particulars of the popular Principles of this Society, will
be found in the Now Prospectus, which will be forwarded to
applicants post free.

HENRY LAKE, General Manager.
316, Regent-street, and 17, Waterloo-place Pall mall, London.

CONTRACT FOR COAL FOR THE ADMIRALTY
OFFICES IN LONDON.
Contract Department, Admiralty, Whitehall,
4th June, 1869.
MENDERS will be received on TUESDAY, the
I 15th inst., for 685 Tons of COALS for the Admiralty
Offices i❑ London.
The Coals will be subject to the approval of the ln-
q'ector, and parties tendering are to state the denomina-
tions of those they propose to supply.
The Conditions of Contract and all particulars may be
ascertained at this Office.
ANTONIO BRADY,
Superintendent of Contracts.

KING'S COLLEGE HOSPITAL, Portugal-
street., Lincoln's-inn.—The Committee earnestly
APPEAL for FUNDS to defray the heavy current ex-
penses. Assistance is urgently needed.
13( •
F. ALFRED BEDWELL, Vice-Chairman.
JAMES BLYTII, Secretary.

The Room Is supplie7l;iiiiliewspnpers, both home
and foreign Renter's Telegrams, giving commercial,
political, and general telegraphic infolination ; Shipping
Libts, Directories, Time Tables, and other Books of Re-
ference.
There is also an excellent Refreshment-room attached,
as well as a Reading and Writing Room, comfortably fur-
nished.
The attention of country bankers, solicitors, manufac-
turers, and others is invited to this Institution, which will
be found very convenient to gentlemen whose business
engagements oblige them frequently to visit the motrot
pas.
For further particulars apply to the Manager of the
Room, or to Mr. G. W. Benwell, Secretary of the City
Offices Company, Palmerston-buildings, London.
N.8..--For Advertisement Spaces apply to Messrs. Letts, Son
and Co., 8, Royal Exchange, E.C.; or at the OlEce in the Loin.
bard Exchange. •
London, England, 1869-06-11

THE UNCERTAINTY OF RACING.

Ile meeting of 1869 will certainly live for some
little time in the memories of racing men. Never
has there been such a reversal of public form and
running as we have witnessed this week. No horse
seems to be able to run two days alike, and
the Derby form, if the running is true, must be
most moderate. Putting aside the bad figure cut by Pero
Gomez, from l'retender could only just get home at
Epsom, here was Duke of Beaufort, who had a narrow
escape of place honours in the Derby, succumbing in the
St. James's Palace Stakes to Dunbar, a horse whose pre-
vious performance has been only plating. Then, in the
7th New Biennial, Badsworth, whose two-year-old form
was superior, could make no fight of it with two such
second-rate animals as Bruce and Pandore. The Ring
shouted after their manner as each successive favourite
was defeated, and plungers could only look to the Cup to
retrieve thei losses.

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HER ALIJES

BALMORAL CASTLE; Juue 0.

The Queen, accompanied by their Royal
nesses Princess Louise, Princess Beatrice, Oa
Prince Leopold, drove yesterday to the Glassalb
Sheil, and attended by the Dowager Duchess of
Athole.

LATEST INTELL LUNGS

(REU'rER'S TELEGRAMS.)

AMERICA.

WASHINGTON, June 10.
A railway train, on which the President and bo
party were passengers, collided with a cattle train
near Baltimore to-day and ran off the rails. Oue
passenger was killed and twenty others were LO°l.o
or less severely injured. Mr. Boutwell had a nar-
row escape.

Mr. Thornton, the English Minister, goes to
Boston to-morrow to attend the Great Musical
Peace Demonstration.

The Irish Republican Association at Philadel-
phia has issued an address strongly approvivg
of Mr. Sumner's speech on the Alabama claims•
The address calls upon all true Irishmen to jo°
the Republican party, aiding the enforcement °f
Mr. Sumner's views.

It transpires that the President has refused to
remove the postmaster at Macon, who is a negr°'

PLYMOUTH, June it
The Nave of Life, from Melbourne, arrived here
to-day, and lauded one passenger.

SPAIN.

MADRID, June 10, Evening•

The Duke of Moutpensier has sent a communica-
tion to the Government, in which, as a citizen 0f
Spain, and a Captain General of the Army, he de-
clares that he acknowledges and promises to resrc6
the Democratic Constitution as voted by the Con-
stituent Cortes.

PRUSSIA.

BERLIN, JUDO 11•

The Viceroy of Egypt left at 10 o'clock this Worn-
ing by special train in one of the Royal carriages'
The Turkish Minister, accompanied the
vicerof
to the station, where he was received by the auth°-
rities and a guard of honour.

It is stated that negotiations for a treaty of co-
rnerce and navigation have commenced with the
Government of the Viceroy.
London, England, 1869-06-11

OUR RELATIONS WITH SPAIN.

The Scotsman says that at the Foreign Office there
is no doubt that the Tornado was a lawful prize.
Right is on the side of the Spaniards, but if it were
not, their Treasury is too empty to afford compen-
sation. In connection with this matter an anecdote
is mentioned by the same journal. A. gentleman,
well qualified to give an answer, was asked
whether the Provisional Government of Spain was
going on like a regular Government. " Oh, very much
indeed," said he. "We find no difference whatever.
They never pay anybody ; they never get on with
anything; and they never answer a letter. It is just
the same, so far as we are concerned, as if the Queen
were still reigning; in fact, it's as ordinary and usual
a Spanish Government as ever reigned in Spain."
Clearly the Gibraltar question is not yet ripe for a
solution.
London, England, 1869-06-11

RUPTUR7S.-BY ROYAL LETTERS PATENT.

WI/ BITE'S MOC-MAIN LEVER TRUSS
v (Perfected and Exhibited in the Great Exhibitions
of 1851 and 1862) is allowed by upwards of Five ❑undred
Medical men to be the most effective invention in
the curative treatment. of HERNIA. The Imo 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 lioc-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 be bad, and the truss, which can-
rot fail to fit, forwsrdei 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 Trues, 165., 215., 268.6 d., and 31s. 64. Postage,
ls. A Double Truss, 31s. 6d., 425., and 525. 641. Postage,
is. Bd. An Umbilical Truss, 425. and 625. 6d. Postage,
Is. lad.
Post-office Orders to be made payable to John White.
Post-office, Piccadilly.
London, England, 1869-06-11

THAMES.

SHAMEFUL CRUELTY TO HORSES.—John Amos, aged 40
years, of So. 2, Wharf-road, Cubitt-town, Poplar, carman,
was charged by Mr. Simeon Sell, an officer of the Royal
Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, with
wilfully and cruelly torturing a horse by working it in an
•unfit state. Sell was making inquiries about the defend.
ant in Poplar relating to the seizure of two other horses
belonging to him. They were found yoked to two carts
at the \Vest-end and in a very miserable condition. They
were sore on their backs and they were evidently suffer-
ing great agony. The magistrates remanded the drivers
of the horses and carts and ordered summonses to
issue against Amos, the owner of the horses, for allowing
them to be worked in an unfit state. While Sell was in
Poplar he saw another of the defendant's horses drawing
a heavy van, and returning to his yard after delivering a
heavy load of manure. There were large sores on the
withers and hack. The horse was old, and there was
scarcely a bit of flesh on its bones. Sell arrested the pri-
soner immediately.

Mr. Paget said he was glad the Royal Society had taken
up this case. The horse was in a most wretched condi-
tion. It was better to prevent suffering than to fine people,
unless there was a case of great aggravation. Whenever a
case of wanton cruelty to a horse or any other animal was
proved, he would inflict severe penaities and punish the
offenders to the fullest extent in his power.
Mr. Pelham, solicitor, 'said the prisoner did not see the
horse befOre it was sent with a van.

•
Mr. Paget lie ought to have seen it.
Mr. Pelham—He has been incapacitated by illness from
looking after his horses, and has trusted to his mon.
Mr. Paget said the horse must have suffered acute pain,
and must not be worked again until it was thoroughly
cured. lle would adjourn the case for four weeks, and it
would depend on the state of the horse when the case was
again presented to his notice as to what sentence he
should pronounce on the prisoner.
London, England, 1869-06-11

S PORTING INTELLIGENCE--This Da ;

ASCOT HEATH MEETING-THIS DAY.

(BY ELECTRIC TELEGRAPH)
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London, England, 1869-06-11

THEATRE-ROYAL, HOLBORN.

TUTS EVEvING, TBE MISTRESS OF THE MILL. After
which MONEY: 3 r. Barry Sullivan, Mrs. Hermann Vezin, Mr.
U. Honey, Airs. C. Horsmanotc.

ROYALTY THEATRE.
Under the Management of Miss AI Oliver.
THIS EvENING. at 7.10. IN FOR A II( ,LID Y. Followed by
A ROVING CO3I ISSION. And TILE AI ILI TARY BILLY
TAYLOR. To conclude with CLAUDE DUVAL: Mr. Day,
Mr. Dewar, Mr. Danvers, Miss M. Oliver, Miss K. Bishop.

PRINCE OF WALES'S ROYAL THEATRE.
Under the 'Management of Miss Marie Wilton

TntsEveNINGT SCHOOL: Messrs. Hare, H. J. Montague,
Addison. Glover. and Bancroft: Mrs. Buckingham White. Miss
0. Addison, and Miss NI nrie Wilton. After which, A WINNING
HAZARD. And A LAME EXCUSE
London, England, 1869-06-11

STABLISHMENT for GENTLEWOMEN
during TEMPORARY ILLNESS.
The relatives of Clergymen, Naval. Military, and Pro-
fessional Men, Governesses, and Artists may, for a small
weekly payment, receive the comforts of a HOME, com-
bined with the best medical and surgical treatment, at the
establishment, 90, Upper Barley-street.
This establishment, which was opened in 1850, is patro-
nised by her Majesty. The Bishop of London is Visitor,
and it is managed by the Marchioness of Ormonde, the
Lady Laura Palmer, Mrs. Edward Romilly, the Lady
Caroline Russell, Mrs. Cecil Russell, and other
All information respecting it may be obtained on writ-
ten or personal application to the Lady Superintendent.
Subscriptions received at the Institution, and by the
Treasurer, at Messrs. Coutts and Co.'s, 59. Strand.
W. C SPRING BICE Hon. Sec.
London, England, 1869-06-11

OUDE AND ROIIILCUND.

The report of the directors of this company states
that the gross earnings for the half-year on the
Luckuuw and Cawnpore line, 42 miles in length,
amounted to £12,848, and the expenditure to
£11,688, leaving a profit of £1,160. The capital
account showed a total receipt of £1,024,890,
and a total expenctiture of £460,781, leaving a
balance of £564,106. The board had noticed with
regret the large proportion of expenses to receipts,
and had urged upon the agent the necessity for the
observance of economy. The high cost of fuel had
been a principal cause of the large expenditure in
working the Lucknow'
G RAND TRUNK OF CANADA.

The traffic receipts o❑ this company's lines fur
the week ending the 22d of May amounted, fur
97,355 passengers, to £9,109 ; for 2,048 emigrants
to £'2,127; for mails, &c., to £1,933 ; and for live
stock and 23,010 tons of freight to £16,790 ; total,
£29,239, and for the corresponding week last year
to £23,920, showing an increase of £3,339.

Dusvil.l.F. and Co., Belfast, are the largest
holders of Whisky iu the world. Their Old Irish Whisky is re -
commended by the medical profc,;iiion is preference to French
Brandy. Supplied iu casks and cases for home use or export 3,
tion Quotations on application to 31 essrs. Duuville and Co.
Belfa.t; cr 4, Beaufort-boildings, 4traud, Loudon, W,C.— [Ad-
Ilituscaleutl

I 011 N GOSNELL and CO.'S CIIERBX
TOOTH PASTE is greatly Fuperior to any tooth
mrder ; g►ivea the teeth a pearl whiteness, protects tLe
enamel from decry, and impartP a plearant fragrance to
the breath. Price Is. Gd.—Red Dull Wharf, 93, Upper
Thames-street. London.
London, England, 1869-06-11

DEPOSIT DEPARTMENT.-THE CON-
SERVATIVPI LAND SOCIETY. —Persons wishing to
invest Is.ra or small sums, receiving half-yearly interest war-
rants at four per cent. per.annum, with power of withdrawal at
fixed periods, according to amount invested. may deposit sums
da ly at the Offices, No. 33, Norfolk-street, Strand, W.C., without
becoming members of the society.
CHARLES LEWIS GRUNEESEN,
Secretary.

Prospectuses of the Share, Deposit, and Building ti dvance
Departments will be sent tree of charge: as also Prospectuses
of the 'United Land Company (limited), co-operating with the
Society.
London, England, 1869-06-11

DELAYS IN OBTAINING JUSTICE.

" A Victim of Lawyers' Delays" complains, in the
Times, that while the Court of Queen's Bench has a
long list of arrears, the Courts of Common Pleas
and Exchequer are obliged to suspend their Nisi Prius
sittings for absolute lack of business. " Could not,"
he asks, " the wit of the learned judges devise some
mode by which causes pending in the first court could
be sent to other courts for trial P" There are now
eighteen common law judges, and the election
petitions are over. No wonder if men are repeating
the denunciation, " Woe unto you, ye lawyers; ye
lay on men burdens grievous to be borne, and will
not touch them with one of your fingers." Hero, as
in many other matters, we might learn of the Nor-
wegians. With them every suit has to go for
adjudication on the spot in the first instance; if that
decision is not satisfactory, (it generally is) it goes to
a court which takes in a large number of parishes.
It is only in the last resort that the cause is
taken to the Supreme Court at Christiania. At
no stage of the proceedings is any evidence allowed
to be given beyond that which was offered in
the first instance. Thus litigation is reduced to a
minimum.
London, England, 1869-06-11

THE 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, ect, being a medicine so
uniformly grateful and beneficial that it is with justice
railed the " Natural Strengthener of the Human Stomach.'
" Norton's Pills" act as a powerful tonic and gentle ape-
rient ; are mild in their operation, safe under any cir-
zumstanc,es, and thousands of persons can now bear testi-
mony to the benefits to be derived from their uso, as they
have been a never-failing Family Friend for upwards of
2Q years.
Sold in bottles at is. lid., 2s. 9,1., au l 11,;. 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 the succors of
Norton's Catnotuile Pills." '
London, England, 1869-06-11

HER MAJESTY.

BALMORAL CASTLE, June 9.
The Queen, accompanied by their Royal High;
nesses Princess Louise, Princess Beatrice, a"
Prince Leopold, drove yesterday to the Glassa3,
Sheil, and attended by the Dowager Duchess 0
Athole.

LATEST INTELL LGENCS

(REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.)
London, England, 1869-06-11

THE SUN" NE WRPA PER.--G. R. G LEN lE,
Sporting Library. 4. Connaught-terrace, Ellgetrare-road,
lelivers the LATH; VDITION of "THP: STTN " at the earliest
possible moment after leaving the press. He is able to deliver
J'ipies in Toivn. 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

o,lera by post punctually attendeti
London, England, 1869-06-11

BRITANNIA FIRE ASSOCIATION
Head Offices, 429, Strand, London.
The distinguishing features of this Association aro
Equitable Rates,
Undoubted Security.
Prompt settlement of claims.
JOHN MESSENT, Manager.

EUROPEAN ASSURANCE SOCIETY.
Empowered by Special Act of Parlianient.
For Life Assurance, Annuities, and Guarantee of Fidelity in
Situations of Trust.
Chairman— General Sir Faamiato SbzITII, K.U.,
Policies payable during Life—lndisputable—Not liable to
Forfeiture.
Annual Income exceeds Three Hundred and Fifty Thousand
Pounds.
The Annuity Tables, offering special advantages to Annuitants,
and full particulars of the popular Principles of this Society, will
be found in the New Prospectus, which will be forwarded to
applicants post free.
HENRY LAKE, General Manager.
316, Regent-street, and 17, Waterloo-place Pall mall, London.
London, England, 1869-06-11

LONDON, FRIDAY, JUNE 11, 1869.

Whereas but a ve-y little .more than twenty
years ago the Iron Duke startled us all with the
assertion that barely five thousand soldiers could be
brought together in defence of the United Kingdom
—Ergland has now at her command nearly 100,000
of the Regular Army, fully 100,000 Militia, and
not far short of 200,030 Rifle Volunteers. T„, be
exlct, so far as to speak really within the mark, the
QuEEN's Army numb.:ri, in 1869, as many as 00,000
men altogether—the Militia embraces within it, at
the least, 100,000—the Volunteer Riflemen, who are
continually increasing rather than falling off in their
numbers, are, at this moment, at any rate, some
170,000 strong. A transformation of things so
astounding as this has been accomplished, moreov, r,
with comparative facility, within a very brief interval.
It has involved, of course, an enormous expenditure.
But this prodigal expenditure the nation at large
has never begrudged. '.l he Crimean war realized to
London, England, 1869-06-11

HOUSE OF COMMONS-THIS DAY.

The SPRAYER took the chair at two o'olook.
The discussion of the clauses of the Bankruptcy Bill in
committee was proceeded with. The principle points dis-
cussed was the constitution of the Court of Bankruptcy
under the new bill. During the discussion it transpired
that Mr. Commissioner Bacon was the person who, in the
event of the bill passing, would receive the appointment of
superior judge of the court. Several members objected to
the appointment, on the ground that there would nut bo
sufficient business to justify such an appointment. It was
stated that the result of the sanctioning the bill would not
lead to the expenditure of £5,000 for the salary of the
new judge, as Mr. Commissioner Bacon would, on
the abolition of the old system, receive a pen-
sion of £2,000, and lie would prefer making
his services available for the public service rather thau
being placed altogether iu retirement. The Attorney-
General said that in place of the present district courts
which would be abolished by the bill, the business would
be transferred to the county courts, who, before any pro-
position was made to increase their salaries, it was thought
advisable to ascertain the amount of additional work per-
formed before any settled arrangement was made.
The consideration of the various amendments occupied
the house until the sitting was suspended.
London, England, 1869-06-11

TILE ASCOT CUP DAY.

Another of the great races of the year took place on
Thursday at Ascot. The Cup Day was very well attended,
and threatens soon to equal the Derby in the number of
its attendants. If Pretender and Pero Gomez did not
"draw" as was expected on the Derby Day, Blue Gown
and Brigantine performed before an audience such as
Ascot has never seen before. Promenading in the Grand
Stand enclosure was a mere delusion. The visitors were
packed as close as in the pit of a theatre, and the carriages
and other conveyances extended three and four thick, as
far down as the turn into the old course. Fourteen years
ago a quietly-disposed man might have botanised at that
spot, and hardly had another spectator to share hic
emotion, when Fandango and Rataplan raced home round
the turn, whereas now every square foot of the rails
seemed to have its gazer almost as far as the brick-kilns.
Some carriages were not " in position" at all, but the joys
of luncheon seemed quite to atone for the lack of a line of
sight. Owners of drags held an "at home" on the roof,
and seated on their box footboards, with their feet in the
boot, and the :Fortnum and Mason subjects of discussion
on the box seat before them, did very comfortably on the
whole. The cart company, on the contrary, placed their
barrel at the cart tail, and sat down, regardless of ants
and other delights, with their ruder fare on the sward.
The day was fine overhead, but at times rather cold, and
there was not one drop of rain to ease the troubles of those
devotees of the road, who wound on the dusty way, while
the verdure of crop and foliage on each side seemed to
mock them with its freshness.
London, England, 1869-06-11

FRANCE AND ITALY.

The semi-official papers of Paris have announced the
appointment of General Fleury as Ambassador at
Florence, and one of them has remarked that, as the
General is in high favour at the Courts of Austria and
Italy, the appointment is of the utmost interest. The
Temp gives the reason why this change should be so
interesting. It says that General Fleury will be sent to
Florence to conduct negotiations for the evacuation of
Rome. It was this diplomatist who was sent on an extraor-
dinary mission to Florence in November 1867.

A_ RARE COMBINATION.
The RARE COMBINATION Of EXCEL-
LENCE with CEIEAPNESS will be fount in
every i.rticle sold by E. MOSES and SON.
Every description of Clothing ready mad!, or
made to measure, for all ages, all occupations,
and all classes.
Commodious apartments for measuring and
fitting adjoin the spacions and elecapt
Show
I:ooms. which contain a very large and civersitied
stoek of materials.
For the convenience of adies accompanying
their 50r.,1 there is a distLinct derartment for
Young Gentlemen's Clothing.
Orders by Post are attended to with care and
punctuality, and the easy and accurate system of
self-mensure introduced by E. MOSES and SON
enables them to guarantee a faultless fit.
Orders from persons who are not known to
the firm should lie accompanied hy a remittance,
or a London reference.
Any article not approved of will be cheerfully
exchanged, or, if desired, the money will be re-

turned.
All Good 3 are marked in Plain Figures, from
uhieh no abatement can be reatle.
The Sto,k of Hosiery and Drapery, Hats and
Cap..; and Boots and Shoes, is unequalled for
magnitude, variety, and cheapness.
Complete Outfits for all Climates, with every
requisite for the voyage.
Lists of Prices, with Rules for Self-measure,
Patterns. and Fashion-.heet, gratis and post-free.
E. MOSES and SON'S Establishments are
closed every Friday evening at sunset till Satur-
day evening at sunset, when business is resumed
until eleven o'clock.
E. MOSES and SON, Ready-made and Besroke
Tailors, Habitmakers, Woollendrapers, Hatters,
Hosiers, Boot and Shee Manufacturers, and Ge-
neral Outfitters for all Classes.
The following are the only addresses of E. MOSES
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LONDON.

CITY ESTABLISHMENT.

135, MINORIES
136, MINORIES
157, MINORIES
83, A LDGATE
ALDG A T fr.
ALDGATE
86, ALDGATB
ALDGAT E
89. ALDGAT E
99, ALDGATE

OXFORD-STREET BRANCIT.
506 NEW OXFORD-STREET
v)7, NEW OXFORD-STREET
.OS, NEW OXFORD-STREET
1, HART-STREET
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3, HART-STREET

TOTTEN!' AM-COURT - ROAD BItANCS.
137, TOTTENHAM-COURT-ROAD
138, TOTTENHAM-COURT-ROAD
283, EUSTON-ROAD.

Country Branch:
19, BRIDGE-STREET, BRADFORD, YORKS.
20, BRIDGE-STREET, BRADFORD, YORKS.
London, England, 1869-06-11

THE IRISH CIITIRTH BREAKFAST,

The distinguished Irish Churchmen who break-
fasted in Willis's Rooms seem to have very little
faith in Protestantism.e They nearly all agreed in
holding that it if were deprived of the support of the
Drift of flesh it wottitl fail utterly, and be trodden
under foot by Rome. Their arguments were a little
incoherent. One of the speakers referred to the
fact that there had been no Romanising among
Irish Churchmen as there was among English. The
inference would scent to be that there was therefore
no danger of Irish Protestants yielding to Rome;
but, as we have said, the prophecy was all the other
way. Sir John Pakington was one of the speakers,
although he had openly advocated the endowment
of Rome by the State. Mr. Nefrdegate spoke of
himself as the foremost Constitutionalist in the
House of Commons, which chews that the hon. gen-
tleman has more courage than modesty.
London, England, 1869-06-11

CLERICAL. MEDICAL, AND GENERAL
LIFE ASSURAN'E SOCIETY.
ANNUAL INCOME, steadily increasing, ,E 2.20,000
ASSURANCE FUND, safely invested, £1,598,000
SPECIAL NOTICE.
All Persons who effect Policies on the Farticioatinir Scale
before June 30th, 1869, will be entitled at the NEXT BONI'S
to one year's additional Share of Profits over later
Entrant=.
Tables of Rites and Forms of Proposal can be' obtained
of
GEORGE CUTCLIFFE, Actuary and Secretary.
13, St James's-square, London, S.W.
London, England, 1869-06-11

BOURSE, June 10.—Three o'clock--Tbe
closed as follows :

. 291 u, 9g
Bank nitres ..... bu
haFan Fives. •••"'
End of mout13••• ..-- 50
Mexican Loan ••• 160
Do. Bonds ...... 0
Spanish Threes •••
50
iIAILWAYS. DlleofinerereDde ...
..'
bt.
. ''''''''''''
Orleans ''''
Northern '''''' 9461"
Lyons and Mediterranean ...............
Southern..... ................................. 583 -
Western .......................................
Easter n •. .......... .............
Sardinian ....................................
'661;5
.. Austrian .................................... lost
Lombard .......................................
North of Spain ..............................
Saragossa ......................................
Boman.. ....................................

41 per Cent.
End of month —
3 por Cent
End of month 7l 45
Credit Mobilier 50
End of month 253 75
Credit Foncier 1605
End of month —

LUXURIANT AND BEAUTIFUL HAIR. ----31/15. f&ll6ti
A.LLEN'S WORLD'S HAIL RESTOrEa DRBSSINO never
quicklyb restore Grey or Faded 'Hair to its youthful colo:a
reauty, and with the first application a beautiful glosairoo
failing
fragrance is given to the Hair. It stops the 1117...0011_
It causes off.
It prevents baldness. It promotes Ittllt uritt 80;es 9,11
the Hair to grow thick and strong. re,. wales"'
IDen.pcicritt6. , Hlti
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London, England, 1869-06-11

COMPAGNIE GENERALE TRANSAT-
LANTIQUE.
4. Rue de la Pah.. Paris.
FRENCH MAIL STEAMERS.
NEW YORK.
Leave every 14 days, from Havre and Brest, for New)York.
RATES OF PASSAGE.
From Harm or BUEST tO NEW Youx.
First Ulass 7OO fr.
Second Class 425 fr.
Third Class
From Paris to New York, via llavre or Brest, including
railway ticket, 725 fr. ; second class, 440 fr. ; third class
255 fr.
London, England, 1869-06-11

THEATRE-ROYAL. HA YMARKF.T.

THIS EVENING, BLUE DRVI t S : Messrs. Howe, Buekstone,
jun. : Itris+ F. Wright. After which. HOME: Messrs. Sothern,
Chippendale, &e.: Mesdames Cavendish, Hill. tte Followed 11 f
A REGETLA It FIX: r. • othern. Concluding with HIGH
LIFE BELOW STAIRS: Messrs. Buckstone, Howe, Kendal;
Miss F. Wright, Miss F. Gwynn.

THEATRE-ROYAL, ADELPHI.
THIS EVNICING. at 7, 1 OMESTIC ECONOMY: Mr Geo Bel-
more Ind Mrs Leigh Murray. A tB. EVE: Mr Benjamin Web-
to 8, LIFE FOR LW E: MISR Neil-on. l'r. A. Stirling, Mr
ster, Mr H. Nev lle. Miss Furta.do. 'Mrs Alfred Mellon. b", Aml
MI) YOU EVER SEND YOUR WIFE TO CAMBERWELL?
Mr. Cl. Belmore.

PRINCESS'S THEATRE.
Sole Lessee and Manager, Mr. Vinim„.
Thrs EVENING, at 8, SHYLO; K: Shylock, Herr Formes;
Portia, 3168 Frances Bouverie.

ROYAL STRAND THEATRE.
Sole Lessee-an•l Manageress, Mrs. Swanborough.
1 ins EYENING. at 7.30, FOX v. GOOSE. Messrs. Bel-
ford, Clarke: Miss Burton. JOAN OF ABC: Messrs. Thorne,
James. Fenton: esdames Goodall, Lydia Maitland, Burton. To
conclude with HUE AND DYE
London, England, 1869-06-11

DEAN'S.

CORY - On the 9th inst., at Lugano,
Ilopton Hall, Suffolk, aged 56.
PAGE - On the 9th inst., Mr. Samuel Thos. Page, ''f
rison's-wharf, St. Katherine's, aged 78.
ne_roa
SIIORLAND—Cn the Bth inst., at 30, Lausdow
Notting-hill, Miss Shorland, aged 89.
tit

London: Printed and Published by WILLIAM AN131151.
of No. 112, strand, Printer, at DIE SUN Office, No, 112, Stil'u
in the Precinct of the Sayoy, in the County of Midalesel.
Friday, June 11, 1809.
London, England, 1869-06-11

THE ASCOT CUP DAY.

Another of the great races of the year took plaCe on
Thursday at Ascot. The Cup Day was very well attended,
and threatens soon to equal the Derby in the number of
its attendants. If Pretender and Pero Gomez did not
"draw" as was expected on the Derby Day, Blue Gown
and Brigantine performed before an audience such as
Ascot has never seen before. Promenading in the Grand
Stand enclosure was a mere delusion. The visitors were
packed as close as in the pit of a theatre, and the carriages
and other conveyances extended three and four thick, as
far down as the turn into the old course. Fourteen years
ago a quietly-disposed man might have botanised at that
spot, and hardly had another spectator to share hie
emotion, when Fandango and Bataplan raced home round
the turn, whereas now every square foot of the rails
seemed to have its gazer almost as far as the brick•kilns.
Some carriages were not " in position" at all, but the joys
of luncheon seemed quite to atone for the lack of a line of
sight, Owners of drags held an "at home" on the roof,
and seated on their box footboards, with their feet in the
boot, and the Fortnum and Mason subjects of discussion
on the box seat before them, did very comfortably on the
whole. The cart company, on the contrary, placed their
barrel at the cart tail, and sat down, regardless of ants
and other delights, with their ruder fare on the sward.
The day was fine overhead, but at times rather cold, and
there was not one drop of rain to ease the troubles of those
devotees of the road, who wound on the dusty way, while
the verdure of crop and foliage on each side seemed to
mock them with its freshness.