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The Sun.
London, England, 1867-05-03

Photo -Painting.

This new discovery of the celebrated M. Desderi,
the inventor and patentee of the carte-de-visite, is
certainly one of the most remarkable description,
and also one of the novelties of the day. By the
old process, when it was required to enlarge and
colour a" carte" to life size, the object had first to
be reproduced on paper. By the new process, yes-
terday, at the studio of M. Disderi, in Brook-street,
Hanover-square it was ;a life-size three-quarter
portrait of her Majesty, enlarged from a carte-de-
vkite, by her Majesty's command, for her mtrin e
residence, Osborne, Isle of Wight. All the minute
details of the tiny ph ,tograph were preserved
in the most extraordinary manner in the larger por-
trait, and a finer likeness of her Majesty has never
been produced on canvas. Another remarkable
reproduction of the new process is the portrait of
the late Prince Consort., also executed by command
of the Queen. The flesh tints are most artistically
worked in, and such is the correctness of the pro-
cess that the colouring is positively permanent, and
indestructible even by the application of acids. In
addition to the portraits we have mentioned a
variety of oth9rs adorn the artist's studio, all
executed by the paper affixed to canvas, and the
portrait then coloured in the ordinary manner. By
M. Disderi's new process the enlarged photograph
is actually taken on the canvas in the first instance,
and in such a manner that the life colours are worked
in in the most brilliant manner. We had the pri-
♦ilege of inspecting a remarkably fine specimen of the
new process, which has the advantage of being
adopted at less than half the price of oil painting,
and without the tedium of sitting to the painter.
The "enamelled" photographs, also the invention
of M. Disderi, are equally beautiful in their way, as
they possess a softness that renders them peculiarly
life-like. The series of the interiors of the apart-
ments in Windsor Castle and Osborne has also
been taken for the Queen, and here again the
talent of Disderi is developed—the difficulty of
surmounting light and shade having been accom-
plished in the most complete manner. The studio
of M. Disderi is a very attractive exhibition, and one
that will afford the highest gratification to all
lovers of the fine arts. It is open gratuitously to
the public, even the formality of a ticket not being
required.
London, England, 1867-05-03

HUNGARY.

I'ESTII, May 3.

The sittings of the Hungarian Diet commence
on thi 7th inst. The principal subjects for consi-
deration are the revision of the laws passed in 1848,
especially with regard to the right of the Diet to
grant the Budget, and the regulation of military ap-
pointments by the King ; also the codifications of
the resolutions of the committee of 67.

CROATIA.
AGRAM, May Ist (Evening.)
The Croatian Diet was opened in this city to-

day.

The Imperial Rescript read to the House, de-
clared the last address of the Diet incompatible
with the Pragmatic Sanction, and lays stress upon
the unity of all the kingdoms belonging to the
Hungarian Crown. His Majesty wishes the ac-
ceptance of the resolution of the Hungarian Diet,
which sufficiently guarantees the autonomy of
Croatia. The Rescript closes with a request that
the Diet will speedily come to an agreement, and
will despatch a deputation to be present at the
coronation of the King of Hungary, at Pesth, by
the 15th inst.

BRUSSELS, May 3.
His Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh left
Brussels at 9.35 a.m. to-day for Germany.
London, England, 1867-05-03

The Government Defeat Last Night.

The defeat of the Government in the House last
evening has formed the subject of much conver-
sation at the West-end Clubs this morning, and
various political rumours are afloat ; some, indeed,
going the length of stating that steps will be taken
by the Government to induce the House of Com-
mons to reconsider its decision, but such a state-
ment is altogether groundless. From the best
sources of information we can state that the
Government will accept the decision of the
House on the question that twelve months
be the time of residence prior to claiming to
be put upon the register of voters, although
adopting that course will render some further al-
terations necessary in the bill. Up to the present,
the Government, it is said, feel quite confident of
passing the bill, as two of the moss important por-
tions of the measure have been settled by the
House. The result of the division, of course, will
form the painful subject of discussion at the Cabi-
net Council to be held this afternoon; but all ap-
prehensions as to anything affecting the existence of
the present Government, arising from the amend-
ment of Mr. Ayrton, need be entirely disregarded.
London, England, 1867-05-03

NLW\I.\I:KE I'.

Dragon has NOT been trio.i, as has been insinuated ; and
no horse can possibly ba doing better. To-day ha gal-
loped a nude and three quarters over th 3 Long I mill, ac-
companied by Longehamps, Trocadero, and Cerf Votante.
llippia,was in mile and a half work, its also wf.s. Opopo-
max. The li ike went a sp'endid mile and Him/ quarters'
spin, an I Target lo3k Hermit nearly two mica slowly.
Julius worked steadily.
London, England, 1867-05-03

TIIE REFORM BILL.

Mr. W. E. FORSTER asked the Chancellor of the Ex-
chequer whether the proviso at the end of the 31th clause
of the Representation of the People Bill, viz.: "Provided
that the rates to be paid by such occupier in order to en-
title him to the franchise, shall be rates calculated on the
full rateable value of the premises," had reference to the
third section of the Compound Householders Act(l4 and 15
Vic. c. 14), which enacts " That in cases where by any
composition with the landlord a less sum should be payable
than the full amount of rate which except for such com-
position would be due in respect of the same plemisos, the
occupier claiming to be rated should not be bound to pay
or tender more than the amount then payable under such
composition." Whether the new compound house-
holder whose vote depended on the occupation of a house
rented under £lO would obtain the benefit of the above-
mentioned third section of the Compound Householders
Act; and whether it was the intention of the Government
to subject the compound householders under .£lO to a dis-
advantage which does not apply to the compound house-
holders above £lO, by putting them in a different position
as regards getting on the register of voters.
The CHANCELLOR of the EXCHEQUER said, with

respect to the first inquiry, he had to say that the clause
referred to was not intended to have any reference to
the third section of the act referred to. He was aware
there was some ambiguity in the wording of the clause in
the bill now under consideration of the house, and he
should bo prepared at the proper time to make certain alte-
rations, but in order thltt there might be no ambiguity he
had to state that the clause in the bill had no reference to
11 and 1L Vic. That explanation would render any reference
to the second inquiry unnecessary. With respect to the
third inquiry, the Government had no wish to attach to
the new franchises any of the obligations that attached to
those now in existence. There was no wish to place the
voters by the bill of the Government under the 14th and
15th of Victoria, which he looked upon as a bad act, and
although he was not prepared to move its repeal, he did
not wish to be a party to an extension of its provisions.
(Hear, hear.)
London, England, 1867-05-03

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PRICES AND DESCRIPTIONS, SZE ILLUSTRATED PAMPHLET,
POST FREE.

Watches and Clocks sent to all parts of the world
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Steam Factory awl City Show Rooms,
58 AND 60, LUDGATE-lIILL
Paris Exhibition, 1867, English Section, Class 23.

EATRE ROYAL DR U RY-LAN E.
1 Sole Ltssee and Manager, Mr. r'. B. Chatterton.
VIES EVENING. I'til G ItleAT CITY. Messrs. C. W arner,
F. Morton, J. Fitzjames, C. Harcourt, F Vi hers, J. C.
Cow; er. . Nt•lntyre, J. Rouse, J. Irving, J. B. Johnstone;
Mesdames 11. nobertsyn, C. Le Tniere, C. Thurnpson.
To conclude with THAT RASCAL JACK. MEssrs. J.
Neville, C. Warner, J. Rouse; Mesdames B. Aleyne, C.
Thompson.
London, England, 1867-05-03

SPORTING INTELLIGENCE—This Day.

CHESTER RACES—TiIts DAY.
(BT ELECTRIC TELEGRAPH.)
BEAUFORT BIENNIAL.
The Second Beaufort Biennial Stakes of 25 sovs each, 10
ft, with 100 added, for 3-yr-olds ; colts Bst 101 b, fillies
and geldings Bst 61b ; winners in 1867 of a 200 sovs
stake with six subscribers 51b extra ; maidens allowed
81b. One mile and a quarter. 17 subs.
Knight of the Garter
Leap Year
WELTER HANDICAP.
The Staiaford Welter Handicap of 5 sovs each, 2 ft (to the
fund), with 100 added ; winnurs of any handicap after
April 18 (at eleven a.m.) 101 b extra ; gentlemen riders,
jock,,ys 711 extra. Once round and a distance. 11 subs.
Janitor
steambJ:q

Arkansas—

Arrived -Swout Rome.

LATEST BETTING ON Till COURSE,

THE DERRY.
9 to 4 agst Vauban (taken)
7 to 2 agst The 11.4ke (taken)
10 to 1 agst hermit (taken)
1000 to 80 agst Dragon (taken freely)
100 to 6 agst Julius (offered—take 18 to 1)
50 to 1 agst Duty Free (taken)

WEIGHTS FOR -THE BATH AND SOMERSET-
SHIRE STAKES.

The Somersetshire Stakes of 25 soy; each, 15 ft, and 5
only if declared by May 7, with 100 soya added; the
second horse to receive 50 sous and the third to save his
stake; the winner of any handicap amounting to 500
soya after the weights are published (May 2, at 10 a.m.)
to carry 71b, of any other handicap with pubic money
added, 51b extra; penalties accumulative. Two miles
and a distance. 64 subs.

Age st lb
Elland 5 9 4
Lecturer ... ... 4 9 0
Beeswing ... 4 8 9
Tormentor ... 4 8 8
John Davis ... 6 8 7
Rodmire 5 8 7
Buckfoot 6 8 4
East Lancashire ... a 8 4
*Archimedes ... 5 8 2
Dunsany ... 5 7 12
Apsley ... 4 7 11
Retrousse ... ... 4 7 11
Special ... 4 7 9
Mirella ... 4 7 8
Pintail ... 6 7 5
Gomera ... 5 7 4
Friday 5 7 4
Bedouin „. 7 a 3
*Tacitus 4 7 3
Selim 4 7 3
Ischia 4 7 '2
Salpinctes 5 7 2
Terror ... 4 7 2
Flatcatcher ... 4 7 21
Nu ... 5 7
Steamboat ... 4 6 13
Edgbaston ... 4 6 10
Claverhouso ... 4 6 10
Monitress ... 4 6 10
Cranford 4 6 10
The Rescue ... 3 6 10
Ladyßose ... 3 6 7
Lord 11. Thynne is a subs,

Age st lb
Priority ▪
3 6 7
Mischief 4 6 6
Whalebone 4 6 5
Duet 4 6 5
Primrose ... ▪ 3 6 3
Pirate Chief 3 6 3
Douro .•• ... 4 6 3
Manoeuvre filly 3 6 3
Clarice 3 6 2
Freemason . 3 6 1
Chilbolton... ... 4 6 1
Othello ... 4 6 0
Tribune ... 4 6 0
Honeymoon ... 4 5 13
Pepper's Ghost ... 4 5 13
Seringapatam ... 3 513
Whirligig ... ... 3 513
Charles II 3 5 12
......3 5 12
Sister to Vodette... 3
3 85 9
5
Stokeley 3 5 8
Ily Love ... 3 5 8
Stud 3 5 7
Sea Mew ... 3 5 7
Lady Bugle Eye 3 5 7
Greenback... ... 3 5 7
Attack colt ... 3 5 7
Sydmonton ... 5
The Duke._ 5 (dr.)
Rose Cheri... 4

Those horses marked thus
out the knowledge of their o
the time prescribed, unless si
London, England, 1867-05-03

DUTCH RIIENISH.

The receipts on this company's line for the fort-
night ending April 15 amounted to £11,196, and for
the corresponding fortnight last year to £9,7377
showing an increase of £1,459. The receipts since
the commencement of the present book year, on May'
1, 1866, including the above, amounted to £260,514,
showing a decrease, as compared with the corres-
ponding period of the preceding year, of £26,376.
The working expenses for the fortnight amounted
to £5,062, or 45.21 per cent. of the receipts, and
for the corresponding period of last year to £4,910,
or 51 per cent., showing au increase of £152. The
working expenses, from May 1, 1866, to April 15
last, amounted to £109,995, or 42.22 per cent. of
the receipts, and for the corresponding period of the
preceding year to 39.32 per cent.
London, England, 1867-05-03

I)OYAL OL,YM.PICLTHEATRE.
Sole Lessee, Mr. B. Webster; Manager, Mr. H. VI Igen.
T IS WINNING, T FIN REST WAY. Messrs. Clayt
and 11. Wigan ; Mrs. St. Henry.
lesllowed by THE LIAR. Messrs. C. Mathews, Addis 'n,
11. J. Montague and ilorax Wigan ; Mrs. Charles Mathews
and Miss Stephens.
To conclude with OLYMPIC G AMEi. Messrs. 11. .1.
Montag-tie, h. Vincent. D. Murray; Mesdames K e'arren, G.
Moore, Sheridan, Harris, N. Harris, St. Henry, and Roselle.
Doors open at half-past Six; commence at Seven.

OYAL LYCEUM THEATRE.—
it Sole Lessee and Manager. Mr. rechter.

THIS EVENING, at 7, BAMBOOZLING.

Atter which, at•R, TUE DUKE'S MOTTO. Mr. Fechter ;
Me ars. Jordan, Emery, Price, Widdicombe, Fitzpatrick,
Evans, Dalton, New bound, Anderron, Reynolds, Vivian,
Bennett; Misses llenracle, Elaworthy, llrattan, and Carlotta
Leclercq.

To conclude with a Divertissement, composed by L. Espi-
nosa, entitled THE ROUSED SATYR, with L. Espinosa,
Mdlle. Sophie, and the Ladies of the Corps de Ballet.

ROYAL STRAND THEATRE.
bole Lessee and Manageress, lira. Swanborowrh.
THIS EVENING, SWEETHEARTS AND WIVES.
Atter which (lah time), PYGUA LION ; or, the Statue
Fair. Messrs. Thorne and dame.; 3lesdames A. Swan-
borough, Raynham, Harland, .Johnstone, Newton, and Holt.
To conclude with TII E FRENCH EXHIBITION.
Commence at Seven.
London, England, 1867-05-03

HY AM'S STOCK OF BUSINESS AND
L
Walking Coats for the season is specially designed
in every .nashionable Style and Shape from the choicest
materials. Prices for Business Coats, 12s. 6d., 15s. 6d.,
18s. 6d., ta 21s. Walking Coats, 215., 285., 355., 425., to
50s.

LHYA M'S STOCK OF GENTLEMEN'S
. Trousers for the Season, comprehends all the
novelties. Such a rare display is not to be seen elsewhere.
12s. Gd., 13s. Gd.,. 14s. Gd., 165., 17s. to 21s.
London, England, 1867-05-03

risis;rhaticrlcim oriAj",.
Great Eastern, E. ties Ex., No. 2,
Ditto, 6 per cent. Cor 6 5
Great • °ahem, 5 per cent., 108
Ditto, 5 per cent., redeemable at 5 per cent., 103
Itti;FERENCE SliAltES AN!) STOCKS.
London and N.-Western 16 per cent., 85

LINES LEASED AT FIXED ROCNTALti.
Lancaster and Carlisle, 204

YOUItO UN ULU. WA y
Dutch Rhenish, 171
tireat Luxruibour:;. ti
Namur and Liege gua. 141. per annum, gi
Sambre and Meuse, 3i per cent. pt.,
South Austrian had Lumbacuu Venetian, jsi

FORICRIN KIN 14. b.
Anglo .11nizillan bold, limited 1
iiuti . Nor.ll 1)e1 t.cy.,l Ipm
Pestarynna Gold, 21
St. Julio LLcl itcy, tim., 552 I

DOCK M.
London and St. Katharine, 5Sy 9
BAN /a B.

Anglo- 4 ustrlan, it
Chartered .der. of India, London, and China. 24
Consolidat..d, Um., 4f
tinperini isank, tun., 20
Land Mortgage Bank of India, Ilm.,
London and county,
Ditto, new, 23)
London Joint. Stoat:, 431
London and South African. 111
London and 14 eatininater, VI 3f
Oriental Bank Corporation. ilf 2
Union of Loudon, 4uf ltl
11.15CELLAN nous.
Anglo-American Ttli.uraph, 181 I
Al .intie relegrapti, 531 .t
DR 0, 8 per cant., i+€l 31
Credit wider ut Eng taw., Jim .2i 3-15
Itudaon's Bay, 18
Nr.tional Dii,count t ompany, 12;
it o, n. w, issued at 5 pi, tit
Rio de Janeiro City lthpruvrineuti., 191

REFORM 111 FETING AT GREENWICH. —A numer-
ously attended meeting of electors and non-electors
was held at the Literary institution, Greenwich, last night,
for the purpose of considering the present aspect of the re-
form question. Mr. W. Angerstein presided, and amongst
the speakers were Mr. Alderman Salomons, M.P., and Sir
Chas. Bright, M.P. T first resolut!on condemned the
Government bill, and the second expressed confidence in
Mr. Gladstone, and urged him to retain his pDsition as
leader of the liberal party. _ _ .

ATLANTIC STE:ollNG.—Previous to the City of
Baltimore's departure for New York, from Queenstown, a
silver cup was presented to her commander by Captain
Seymour, with the following inscription :—" From W. D.
Seymour and Son, Queenstown, agents to the InraaAline,
to Captain 31‘Guigan, of the Inman steamship City of Bal-
timore, for having steamed 390 miles in '24 hours when
crossing the Atlantic, being the fastest rate on record."
London, England, 1867-05-03

MAILS DUE.

Australia and New Zealand, via Southamptoa....araY 20•

Ditto, via Marseilles .
Brazil and Cape Verde. by British packet.......... May 5..
Ditto, by French paoket
Cape of Good Rope. Ascension, and St Helena May
China, Penang, and Singapore, via Southampton May 3.
Ditto, via MuseMee l4
Faikland Islands

Gibraltar, via Southampton ..... May 3.
India, via Southampton May 3.
Ditto, via Igardeil'es May 8•

TEA.--The imports of tea appear to have been
very considerable this year,having amounted to 41,960,299
lb. to Much 31, as compared with 29,085,918 lb. in the cor-
responding period of 1866, and 25,216,147 lb. in the corre-
sponding period of 1865. - The quantity entered •for bora°
consumption td March 31 this year was 26,713,967 lb., aS
compared with 22,638,395 lb. to the corresponding date of
1866, and 23,061,514 lb. to the corresponding date of 1865•

rADviurrisEmENT:l—Holloway's Ointment and Pills are
an infallible remedy forbad logs and all kinds of wounds'
The surprising sale of these invaluable medicines in every
part of the Civilised world is the most convincing proof of
their their efficacy. They speedily cure bad legs, old wound
scrofula, and diseases of the skin. Thousands of persons
suffering from these dreadful maladies have been cured
and
these medicaments after every other means had failed ; an
it is a fact beyond all doubt that there is no case, however
obstinate, or however long standing, but may be quickly
relieved and ultimately cured by those wonderful raedl:
eines. Their united action is irresistible. More need no:
bo said in their praise. Let those who doubt their ele°i
lence give them a trial.

Births.
CHOLMELEY—On the 30th ult., at 3, Russell-street, Bottl3l
the wife of Commander T. C. Cholmoley, R.N., of a 0,1—;
PILYSE—On tho 30th ult., at Gogorddan, Lady Pryse, 411'
a son.
PAYNE —On the 30th ult., the wife of John Payne, EbCl.l
the General Post-office, of a son.
Marriages.
TRENCII—TRENCH—On the 30th ult., at the parish &hur I
Balliuttsloe, the Hon. Frodk. Sidney Charles Trench,oi
eldest son of Lord Ashtown, to the Lady Anne le p
Trench, eldest daughter of the Earl and Countess 0'
Claucarty.
WILKINSON—SHAPTO—On the 2d inst., at St. Paulo'l!,
Knightsbridge. the Rev. E. A. Wilkinson, youngeSt 6
of the late G. Wilkinson, Esq., of Ifarperley Par,:
Durham, to Edith Rosa, only daughter of Robert
Shafto, Esq., M.P.

Deaths.
BENTLEY-On the 28th ult., at Clifton, Bristol, Michael
Bentley, Esq., formerly of the Middle Temple, and late
of Richmond, Surrey, aged 75.
BEAN —On the 30th ult., at Madeira Villas, Addisconl)o'
road, Croydon, Benjamin Bean, aged 57.
HENDERSON - On the Ist inst., at Park, Renfrewshire, John
Henderson, Esq. W. Osborne'
OSBORNE—At Hawford, near Worcester, C.

Esq., agod
London: Printed and Published by WILLIAM ANDB°II,4
of No. 112, Strand, Printer, at TILE SUM Office, N°.pt
Strand, in the Precinct of the Savoy, Aa the County
Illiddlesex.-.Friday, May 3, 1867.
London, England, 1867-05-03

THE MEETING IN HYDE PARK.

Mr. BRIGHT gave notice that to-morrow on the motion
for going into committee of supply he should call the
attention of the house to the proposed meeting in Hyde
Park on Monday next.
Sir C. RUSSELL gave notice that he should ask the

Secretary of State for the Home Department whether

his attention had been called to the resolution passed
_ _

by the Reform League, held at the Sussex Hall last night,

after the notification of the Government prohibiting the

meeting, had been received ; and whether the president

and vice-presidents of the Reform League would be held

responsible for a deliberate infraction of the law; also
whether he had received a list of the members of the

Reform League, in which the names of Mr. Hughes, Mr.
Potter, Mr. Taylor, and the O'Donoghue, members of Par-
liament, appeared as vice-presidents of the Reform League.
(Hear, hear.)
Mr. 'WALPOLE gave notice to-morrow to move for
leave to bring in a bill for more amply securing the royal
parks for the recreation and enjoyment of her Majesty's
subjects. (Hear, hear )
THE BANDA AND KIRWEE PRIZE MONEY.
In reply to Mr. S. DENatAx,
_

. _
Sir S. NORTHCOTE said no part of the prize money
referred to had been distributed, the delay had taken place
in consequence of getting the names of the whole of the
officers entitled to participate in it. Special instructions
had been sent out to India on the subject, and he had no
doubt the distribution would take place very shortly.
(Hear, hear.)
London, England, 1867-05-03

ARGYLL ROOMS. - GRAND CASINO,
Windmill-street. Piccadilly.
These elegant and pnnular Rnoms, having been entirely re-
decorated. are now °PEI EVERY EVENING for Concert
and Dancing. Conductor, Signor LOCI CURTL Manager,
M. GRENET.
Admission to Promenade, One Shilling.
Reserved Seats, Two Shillings.

WESTON'S GRAND MUSIC lIALL,
HOLBORN.

Sole Proprietors, SWEASEY and HOLLAND.
EASTER FESTIVITIES.

-- • - -
Grand Selection from Donizetti's favourite Opera of
LUCIA DI LAMMERMOOR." Principal vocalists
Edgardo, Mr. H.De Brenner; Arturo, Mr. Douglas Mellon ;
Ilenriec, Mr. P. Corri; Lucia, Miss Annie Tremaine ; in
costume as at the opera.
ARTHUR LLOYD, with New Songs; Mdlle. Colonna,
and Jolly• Nash ; Jean and Victor, the Sensation of Lou-.(1°,1- Crowded Houses and Immense Success of the
PICCANINY MINSTRELS, 12 in number, including
,Theee Wonderful Children who played at the Royal
"31.' a:market Theatre as the " Living Miniatures." Band
from
30 first-class performers, and large Chorus chosen
I.,,rPrc her Majesty's and Covent Garden Opera Houses.
Musical Director, Mr. P. CORRI.
.prices of admission—Stalls and Balcony, ls.•' Promenade,
Office,
• Private Boxes, 10s. 6d. Can be secured at the Box
"unee, between the hours of 10 and 5 o'clock. Hall open
every Evening at 7 o'clock.

EASTER HOLIDAYS.
MADAME TUSSAUD'S EXHIBITION,
BAKER-STREET.
A New Portrait Model of HIM MAJXSTY the QUE.&
ne now added Also. Portrait Model. of their Royal Mo.
Duke
filo Princesses Louise, and Beatrice, the
pliKe of C.imbridtre, and Princess Mary. A commemor .tive
.4i tire of the late Prince Consort. nstra ire of his Royal
Vik,hnnss Rs the or ginator and founder of International
Adinlitance, Is.; children, under ten, half-price; extra
P"128. 6d.
London, England, 1867-05-03

AME RICA.

(REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.)
NEw YORK, May 2, 6 p.m.

According to advices received by the Mexican
Minister at Washington, the Liberals have cap-
tured Queretaro.
Miranion is said to be dead.

SOUTHAMPTON, May 3.
The Royal Mail Company's steamer Seine passed
he Needles at 3 p.m. to-day.

DARTMOUT/I, May 3.

The Donald Mackay, Captain Richards, com-
mander, 82 days from Melbourne, has arrived off
the Start with 20 passengers and a full cargo. All
well.

INDIA, CHINA, AND AUSTRALIAN MAILS.
SUEZ, May 3.
The Simla and Delhi (extra steamer from Born
bay) arrived this morning.

OU'PWARD BOMBAY MAIL.

GIBRALTAR, May 2.

The Delta, from Southampton on April 27, ar
rived at 8 a.m., and leavea at 11 a.m. for Alexan
Aria. All well.
London, England, 1867-05-03

THE LICENSING SYSTEM

Mr. W. E. FORSTER aaked the Secretary of State fur
the Home Department what course he intended to take
with regard to the licensing of houses for the sale of in-
toxicating liquors.
Mr. WALPOLE said the bill introduced by the hon.
member (Mr. Graves) had been withdrawn, because the
Government could not, on financial grounds, agree to its
introduction. He had said on a former occasion
that the licensing system required to be fully
considered, and he had also stated that during
the time between the present and ensuing ses-
sion of Parliament ho would consider the whole matter,
and lay the result of his deliberations before his colleagues
with a view of introducing a measure which would set the
matter at rest. That was what he) had stated, and that
was what he intended to do. (Hear, hear.)
London, England, 1867-05-03

SINGAPORE GAS (LIMITED.)

The half-yearly meeting of this company w3B
held on Tuesday, at the London Tavern ; Mr. IL
P. Stephenson in the chair.

The report, an abstract of which has appeared 10
The Sun,was taken as read.

The CHAIRMAN, in moving the adoption of the
report, congratulated the meeting upon the progress
of the company, and said he was most sanguine as
to the future. The advantages which gas possessed
over nut oil were being fully appreciated by all
classes in Singapore, and, therefore, there was an
increasing demand for gaslights. The rental was in-
creasing steadily, and altogether he thought their
prospects were most encouraging.

The motion having been seconded, was unani-
mously adopted.
The retiring directors, Messrs. B. Cooke, F. W.
Collard, and R. S. Foreman, were re-elected, as
were also the retiring auditors, Messrs. W. T. I\lor-
rison and A. Williams.

Thanks were voted to the local committee at
Singapore, to Mr. Wells, the engineer, and to the
directors.

COUNTRY MARKETS.

BRISTOL-THURSDAY.

The quantity of wheat offering at our market to-day''
lin!ited and which sold freely at 2s more money. Less
animation in foreign than last week, but values generally
ware is to 28 higher. Barley in good demand at rather
better prices. Oats firm. Maize unaltered.

At to-day's market there was a short supply of wheat,
and the trade was firm, at fully late prices. Foreign
slow. Barley realized quite as much mousy as last We"'
Oats, beans, and peas 6d to is per qr dearer.

MANCHESTER—THURSDAY.
At our market this morning reheat and flour mot
limited demand, but prices must nevertheless be quoted is
per qr higher for both English and foreign, and lid to 15
per sack. Oats were ld
per 451 b, and oatmeal is .
load dearer. Beans, both English and foreign, brought/f
per qr. advance on the currency of this day se'nnit-..u'.
Indian corn in favour of sellers.

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BURY ST. EDMUNDS—WEDNESDAY.
There was a very fair show of wheat at this market to-
day, and the trade was firm at an advance of is to 2s I)°r
q: on previous rates. Grinding barley was in fair request'
Oats, beaus, and peas is dearer.
Average prices : Wheat, 63s od ; barley, 38s 8d; oats:
22s Od.

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for 54, 84, and 141 stamps ; and all Chenitsta.
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London, England, 1867-05-03

FYFIELD.

There is no truth in the rumour that Captain Kidd is
lame. He has been galloping a mile and a half daily all
this week, but he was proved not to be good enough for
the Doe prizo. Staghound and Savernake are in two mile
work. Overture, Bradamante, Pintail, and Pepper's
Ghost did a couple of miles iu good form. Dulcet led the
two-year-olds.

LAM BOURNE.
Marksman walked some little time, then cantered a mile
twice, and galloped a mile and a quarter steadily.

ILSLEY.

Lord Lyon again led Achievement a mile and three..
quarters, the filly never moving Letter. Gardevisure
exercised Dover's youngsters.
London, England, 1867-05-03

THE STATUE OF CANNING.

Mr. GOLDS3IID asked the First Commissioner of
Works what had become of the statue of Canning, which
used to stand opposite to Palace-yard.

Lord J. MANNERS said the statue had been removed,
in consequence of the increased traffic in the neighbour-
hood, and in order that a new carriage and footway might
be made between Victoria-street and the House of Parlia-
ment. The removal took place under the sanction of the
House of Commons. It was proposed to place the statue of
Canning at one end of the new footway, and the Peel
statue, by Baron Marochetti, at the other. (Hear.) The
statue of Lord Palmerston would be placed in the vicinity
of the house, and he had no doubt the whole, when
finished, would Ise looked upon as a great public im-
provement. (Hear.)
London, England, 1867-05-03

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TAMES DALY and CO., Distillers, John-street,
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NEIVGATE'AND LEADENBALL.

These markets are tolerably well, but not to say heavily,
supplied with each kind of meat. On the whole, the trade
is steady at our quotations :

Per 81b by the carcase.
ed
Inferior beef 3 2 8 6
Middling do. 3 8 4
Prime large do 2 4 4
?rime small do 4 4 4 6
Veal 4 2 5 4

eclat!
Inferior matton 3 6 4 t.
Middling mutton 4 4 4. 4
Prime do 4 6 4 6
Large pork - 3 0 3 6
Small pork. 3 8 4 4

'Lamb.- (is 2d to as 81
BOROUGH HOP.

There is scarcely any demand for even the finest hops,
and pric.,,s, generally, continue to give way.
Mid and East Konts
Farnham and country
We of Kent
Sussex
Yearlings loos to 130 s „
Olds bOs to 80s „
COLONIAL.,

S UGAR. —Business has remained inactive, but West India
descriptions maintain full rates. In the refined market
there has been little change of importance, common
lumps and testers being quoted 42s per cwt.
COFFE2.—A fair amount of business has been transacted
in colonial description; superior qualities of which have
slightly advanced in value.
T EA. —The public sales of China and Assam qualities
continue to progress slowly, at about previous prices.
Rim—Business has been in some measure restricted by
the limited quantity on offer, and prices remain firm.
TALLow.—The market is dull. P.Y.C. on the spot is
quoted 445; April to June, 41s 3d.; and last three months,
4 is 9d per cwt.

LIEUTENANTS, R.N.—An Admiralty return shows
that the number of lieutenants on the active list of the
Royal Navy has been reduced from 1,207 in 1856 (the last
year of the Crimean war) to 754 in 1867, and tho number
employed from 860 to 588.
London, England, 1867-05-03

EDINBURGII-WEDNESDAY.

Oats
sleeat on the top, is 9d up average, Os 3d clown.
oynotnhethteopt,op,
sameOs 6d down average, Os 3d down.
•
average, is
Beans on the top, is Od up
Total supply and sales.
Wheat 993 qrs
Barley 1023 qrs
Oats 1474 qrs sold
Beans l4B qrs ssslosslll
dddl 13 dd777
670d:170011ln:
sold 87
Average prices.
Wheat, 62s 3d I Oats, 31$ 5d
Barley, 39s 9d 1 Beans 46s 241
Town-made flour sells as follows :—White, 55s Od ; extra
superfine, 53s Od; superfine, 51s Od; fine, 49s Od.

GLASGOW—WEDNESDAY.
To-day's market was well attended. Wheat on the
spot advanced is upon last week's extreme rates, and soh'
freely. Flour realized is per sack more money. BarleY
dull, and easier to buy. Beans and peas firm. Oats were,
rather dearer. No Indian corn.

Foreign Mail Packet List.

• •
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London.—ALEX. ROSS'S DEPILATORY removes
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the skin. Price 3g 6d, 5s 6d, and 108 6d ; sent for 51, 84,
/old 144 stamps.—Had of all Chemists.
London, England, 1867-05-03

FRANCE.

BOURSE, May 2, Two o'clock.—The settlement
is being continued to-day on foreign stock, railway,
and miscellaneous shares. As might have been an-
ticipated, the amount of stock to be bought in in
order to complete this operation has rendered the
charge for continuation to next account exceedingly
cheap--there being in fact a deport in almost all in-
stances; that on Credit Mobilier shares is 50c., and
on Italian Fires 10c. to 4c. 'The generally firmer
aspect of the market, and the consequent advance
obtained to-day on all classes of securities, may thus
be easily accounted for. Three per Cents. have im-
proved 37kc., to 68f. 15c., and Italian Fives 75c., to
48f. 50c. In miscellaneous securities Credit Foncier
have rebounded 35f., the quotation at this hour
being 1,400 f, ; Mobilier 7f. 50c., to 386 f. 25c. ; and
Paris Gas 10f., to 1,465 f. Immobiliere shares,
favourably influenced by the announcement that
the establishment is about to be conducted on the
principle of the Credit Foncier, have ascended 22f.
50c., viz., to 205 f. The Railway department is
likewise buoyant, and better rates are current for
the shares of all the principal lines. The cours de
compensation has been fixed on the following securi-
ties :—Bank of France, 3,375 ; Cornptoir d'Es-
compte, 735 f.; Credit Foncier, 1,390 f.; Credit Mo-
bilier, 385 f. ; Italian Fives, 48f. 50c. ; Mexican
Sixes, 17f. ; Turkish Fives, 29f. 30c. ; Orleans,
850 f.; Lyons, 895 f. ; Northern, 1,145 f. ; Austrian,
385 f. ; Lombard, 385 f. ; and Immobiliere, 200 f.
Three o'clock.—The market has closed as fol-
lows :

li per Cents 96 75
Do. end month —
3 per Cents. 6B
Do. end month 6B 05
Credit Mobilier
Do. end mouth
Credit Fourier —
Do. end month 1105

Bank Shares 3390
Italian Loan 4B 50
Do. end month 4B 32i
Mexican Loan —
Do. Bonds —
Spanish Threes
Homo Debt —
Deferred
AYs.

For Account.
Orleans
Northern 1147 50
Lyons and Mediterranean 897 50
Southern 550
Western 5lB 75
Eastern
Sardinian
Austrian
Lombard 385 25
North of Spain
Sara gosE a —
Ditto to Barcelona —
Roman.
London, England, 1867-05-03

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London, England, 1867-05-03

HUN GARY.

PESTII, May 3,

'lle sittings of the Hungarian Diet commence
on the 7th inst. The principcl subjects for consi-
deration are the revision of the laws passed in 1848,
especially with regard to the right of the Diet to
grant the Budget, and the regulation of military ap-
pointments by the King ; also the codifications of
the resolutions of the committee of 67.

CROATIA.
AGRAM, May Ist (Evening.)
The Croatian Diet was opened in this city to-

day.

The Imperial Rescript read to the House, de-
clared the last address of the Diet incompatible
with the Pragmatic Sanction, and lays stress upon
the unity of all the kingdoms belonging to the
Hungarian Crown. His Majesty wishes the ac-
ceptance of the resolution of the Hungarian Diet,
which sufficiently guarantees the autonomy of
'Croatia. The Rescript closes with a request that
the Diet will speedily come to an agreement, and
will despatch a deputation to be present at the
coronation of the King of Hungary, at Pesth, by
the 15th inst.

BRUSSELS, May 3.
His Royal Ifighness the Duke of Edinburgh left
Brussels at 9.35 a.m. to-day for Germany.
London, England, 1867-07-31

PRUSSIA.

(REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.)
BERLIN, July 30.

Count von BiEmarck will leave Warzin on the
2d August for Ems. It is understood that he will
remain there for a few days, and then return to
Berlin to superintend the arrangements for the
elections to the North German Parliament.

FRANCE AND ITALY.
FLORENCE, July 34,

Chevalier de Nigra has arrived here.
The Opinions of to-day, discussing the remarks
of the Moniteur referring to Italy, says :—" The
official organ of the French Government states that
it has reason to reckon upon the strict observance
of the September Convention upon the part of Italy,
but it forgets that the Convention binds not only Italy,
but France also. The Moniteur would have effected
a work of healthy policy if it had at the same time
given assurances that France has no intention of
departing either from the letter or the spirit of the
Convention, and had stated that it sought to admit
that there were no longer French but Pontifical
soldiers in Rome. It is not right, therefore, that
French Generals should visit Rome to inspect Pon-
tifical troops."
London, England, 1867-07-31

CORNED. OF BOND-STREET.

AWARDED TO C. F. HANCOCK :
Great Exhibition, 1851—Conueil Medal for Originality and
Taste. Paris Exhibition,lBss—Gold Modaille d'Honneur.
International Exhibition, 1862—Prize Medal, for great
Excellence of Design and Manufacturo.
London, England, 1867-07-31

TILE GAME OF " LA CROSSE."

By the kind permission of Lord Ranelagh, a
group of 18 Iroquois Indians were enabled yester-
day to introduce, in the grounds of Beaufort Ilouse,
Walham-green, for the first time in this country, A
3
national game of Canada, called "La Crosse."
bare mention of the character of the game will im-
mediately show that Lord Ranelagh's extensive
grounds are remarkably well adapted to such exer-
cise as it involves. The " Crosse" is an instrument
somewhat resembling a racket bat. It is composed
of hickory wood, having a long handle at one end,
and at the other a curve, or loop, which is filled up
by a network of catgut or whipcord. The length of
the handle and the construction of the frame enable
the player to exercise full control over the ball, and
to lift it from the ground with a facility which could
not be achieved by means of any other instrument
used at games with the ball. The ball in this case
is made of indiarubber, and is not less than eight
inches, and not more than nine, in circumference.
By one of the rules which govern the game players
are forbidden to catch or to throw, or to pick up 01°
ball with the hand ; but they are permitted to lift it
from a hole, or to any other spot which is inacces-
sible to the crosse, and to block or pat it in order to
protect the face or body. Under any other circuni-
stances it must not be touched, except with the
crosse, which instrument, though somewhat heavy,
is wielded by these Iroquois Indians with surpris-
ing agility and dexterity ; and it is interest-
ing to observe the amount of physical exer i°l3
they are able to undergo in their endeavour to at-
tain the goal. This goal is formed by two flag Fold,
seven feet apart, and the duty of " keeping" it is an
important feature in the game. Besides the goal'
keeper there are various fixed places for the player°:,
called respectively "point,"" cover-point," 'centres,
" home," and " fielders"—terms which have doubt,
less been translated into English by a well-skillet;
cricketer. Nevertheless the game partakes more °:
the character of hockey or football than of crick l;
In short, it conveys the idea of football played crick
0
au instrument instead of the foot, for the ball ouc_
thrown into the field, the players are compelled.t;
pace the ground with a helter-skelter rapidity whi.c
is suggestive of that old English pastime. The Pe,
turesque dresses of the players on the present occ:i
sion naturally contributed to the general effect
it
the game ; but, irrespective of this considerationit
may be said that " La Crosse" (which is now ab°ll.ll
to be played in different parts of the country) 'Nilo
doubtless speedily find favour at our large sell° e;
where the promoters of the present " moveroeliio
purpose gaining an opportunity for the lrecill"
Indians to exercise their skill and agility.
London, England, 1867-07-31

LANGHAM HOTEL.

The annual meeting of this company was held
yesterday at the hotel, Langham-place, the Earl
of Shrewsbury in the chair.
Mr. Grant, the secretary, read the report, which
stated that at the present time the receipts were
much in excess of any former period. There was
an available balance of £16,085, which the directors
proposed to appropriate as follows :—£2,400 for
dividend on preference shares, £6,000 to deprecia-
tion fund, leaving a balance of £7,686 available for
dividend on the ordinary share capital, which could
not be paid till February next.
The CHAIRMAN said it was not the intention of
the directors to ask the shareholders to adopt the
report on the present occasion. Several shareholders
who held a large interest in the company felt dis-
satisfied at the small return of profits on the large
business done in the hotel, and had placed them-
selves in communication in the most friendly spirit,
and it had been mutually agreed that a committee
of consultation should be appointed. He had there-
fore to propose " That a committee of seven be ap-
pointed to confer with the Board on all affairs con-
nected with the management of the hotel, with the
object of enforcing economy in all departments, and