biglam/hmd_newspapers huggingface dataset:
The Sun.
London, England, 1858-12-18

TURKEY.

An official correspondence having been lately
exchanged between Mehemed Pacha, Minister of
Foreign Affairs ad interim, the Legation of the
United States of America, and the great maritime
Powers, relative to the passage of the Dardanelles
by the Wabash steam frigate, the following note
has been addressed to all the Legations :
" 10th Rebuil-Akihir, 1276.

"As you are aware, an ancient custom of the
Ottoman Government interdicts foreign vessels of
war from entering the Dardanelles. That custom
having been confirmed by the Treaty of Peace
signed. at Paris on 30th March, 1856, it was agreed
that light vessels of war, remaining at the dispo=
London, England, 1858-12-18

BIRTHS.

BucuLEY.—On the 15th inst., at 13, Eaton-place, South,
the wife of Alfred Buckley, Esq., of a son.
ECCLES.—On the 15th inst., at Pearcefield, Tunbridge-
wells, the wife of Alfred Eccles, F.R.S., of a daughter.
KER.—On the 14th inst., at Montalto, county Down, the
seat of D. S. Ker, Esq , the wife of R. Ker, Esq., M.P.
of a son.
Monnis.—On the 17th inst., the yife of R. Morris, Esq./
38, Woburn-place, Russell-square, of a son.
MARRIAGES.
STANHOPE—CROMPTON.—On the 15th inst., at the parish
church, Kirby Wiske, Percy, second son of the Hon. ani
Rev. Fitzßoy Stanhope, to Helenora, only daughter o
Joshua S. Crompton, Esq., of Sion-hill, and Azerlelt

Yorkshire. -
SOWARD—DAVISOL—On the 16th inst., at Holloway Con-
gregational Church, William Soward, Esq., of Tuffnell-
park-road, to Elizabeth Maria, eldest daughter of Robt.
-Davison, Esq., of Grove Lodge, Tollington-park.

DEATHS.
ATISTEN.—On the 15th inst., at Southampton, Captain F•
W. Austen, R.N., the eldest son of Admiral Sir F. Nv
Austen, aged 49.
ALLT.—On the 15th inst., at Kensington-square, Williams

Allt, aged 82.
CHESTER.—On the 10th inst., suddenly, the Rev. Anthoul
Chester, of Chicheley Hall, Bucks, aged 59.
COLLARD.—On the 16th inst, at Gore-street, Monktent
Isle of Thanet, Henry Collard, aged 87.
JENNEY.—On the 14th inst., at Hasketon, Suffolk, Aid
Jenney, daughter of E. Jenney, Esq., of Bradfield an
Hasketon, aged 90.
MACFARLANE.—On the 9th inst., at the Charterhouse,
Charles MacFarlane, Esq., aged 58.
WILTON.—On the 16th inst., at Egerton Lodge, Melton
Mowbray, Mary Margaret, Countess of Wilton.
WYNNE.—On the 13th inst., at Brighton, William Wyatt
Wynne, Esq., Secretary to the British Gaslight Cour
puny.

LONDON ; Printed and Published by MURDO YOUNG'
of No. 112, Strand, Printer, at The Sun Office, No. 111;
Strand, in the Precinct of the Savoy, in the county °1
Middlesex, Saturday, December 18, 1848.
London, England, 1858-12-18

NORTHALLERTON—DEc. 15.

There was a middling supply of grain, to-day, and a slow
business at the annexed prices :---White wheat, from ös
od to 5s 6d per bushel ; red, 4s 9d to 5s 3d ; barley, 3s is
4s 6d per do. ; oats, 2s 9d to 4s ; beans, 65 to 6s 6d.

EXETE
The grain market confirm(
being quite of a retail nature.
Wheat, white.. 5s Od to 5s 3d Barley.. 4s Od to 4s 3d
I
Ditto, red .ssOdto 5s 3d Oats .38 Od to 3s 3d

-DEC. 17.
very quiet indeed, bueiness

Flour, fine, 29s to 30s ; seconds, 28s to 29s per sack.
CATTLE.--The market was fairly supplied with stock,
but business appeared to be small.
Fat beef, p score, 9s to lOs Od Ewes, per lb .... 51d to Od
Pork carcases, do 7sod to 8s Od Wethers, do. .6dto 6d
Lambs, per lb. Od to Od Fat calves, d0....6d to 7
Rough fat, 41d per lb.
London, England, 1858-12-18

NEW WORK ON STRICTURE.

Just published, Bvo, in cloth, price 55., by post free, ss. 6d.,
'THE TREATMENT of STRICTURES of the
1 URETHRA. With the Reasons why they so often
appear Incurable.
By F. B. COURTENAY, 31.R.C.5.E.,

And formerly Surgeon to the Metropolitan Infirmary for the

Cure'of Strictures of tile Urethra.

" This work is the production of a surgeon whose specie
attention has been directed, through a long professional life
to the treatment of strictures of the urethra. The cases
which Mr. Courtenay has given supply ample evidence of his
great discriminative power in the diagnosis of the various
kinds of stricture, and of the scientific principles upon which
their management is founded, demonstrating his success and
explaining the cause of it. By his systematic management
animmense mitigation of pain to the unhappy sufferers is
attained, and future mischief prevented. The work we can
most unreservedly and confidently recommend as a valuable
contribution, both to the general and professional reader, and
ought to be found in the private study of all who are subject
to stricture."—Medical Circular, Dec. Ist, 1858.
London, England, 1858-12-18

CITY POLICE COMMITTEE.--(This Day.)

(Before Aldermen Copeland and Muhl.)
UNJUST WEIMITS AND DIEASTIRES.-HEAVY FINES.

John Thorogood, a coal dealer, was summoned for having
an unjust weighing machine.
Wm. Turner was called by the inspector, and sta: el
that he had had considerable difficulty in catching de-
fendant, who was accustomed to hang a 21b. weight to the
scoop, and thus defrauded the customer of that weight.
Alderman Copeland said defendant defrauded the cus-
tomer of 15 per cent. off 281bs. He must pay a fine of 40s.
C. Haddock, corn dealer, coal dealer, and marine store
dealer, was summoned for an unjust beam, which did not
give much against the customer for 561b5., but gave 21bs.
and upwards against customers for 281bs. and upwards.
Defendant said it was caused by starting the coal into the
scoop.
Alderman—You were summoned in 1857 and fined ss. ;
in July, 1858, and fined 20s. Now you are fined £5. I
don't think lam touching your profits. a
Sylvester Murray, a wholesale pork and butter mer-
chant, of Sun-street, was summoned for an unjust beam.
The beam was 4oz. deficient. Defendant had been cautioned
before.

Defendant said the firm only weighed large articles of
five or six hundred weight, and threw off the pound.
Alderman—You must keep your weights in order, and
also your beam, which can easily be regulated. You must
pay a fme of £l.
London, England, 1858-12-18

_`
f ~{

No. 20,746.

PUBLICATIONS.

Now ready, in 2 vols., with fine Plates, 215., bound,
S TEPHAN LANGTON.
By Martin F. TUPPER, D.C.L., F.R.S.
Author of "Proverbial Philosophy," &c.
" These volumes arc pre-eminen qualified to attract at-
tention, both from their peculiar stye and their great ability.
The author has long beent-celebred for his attainments
in literary creation, but the present work is incomparably
superior to anything he has hitherto produced."—Sun.
Hurst and Blackett, 13, Great Marlborough-street.
London, England, 1858-12-18

1859 LETTS'S DIARIES, ALMANACS,
Y. = &c., adapted to all Callings, Professions, ,or
Trades, in above 100 VARIETIES of Size and form, from
6 pence to 1.1 shillings each, as well as Descriptive Catalogues,
GRATIS, may be obtained at any BOOKSELLER'S in the
Kingdom.. LtTTS and Co., 8, Royal Exchange.
London, England, 1858-12-18

BANK OF ENGLAND.

An Account, pursuant to the Act 7th and Bth Victoria,
cap. 32, for the week ending on Wednesday, the 15th day
of December, 1858:

ISSUE DEPARTMENT.
Notes issued • £32,852,470 Government Debt X 11,015,100
Other Securities .. 3,459,900
• Gold Coin & Bullion 18,377,470,
Silver Bullion ....

£32,852,4701

£32,852,4:10

BANKING D
Proprietors' Capi-
tal £14,553,000
Rest
Public Deposits (in-
cluding Exche-
quer, Savings'
Banks, Commis-
mis stoners of Na-
tional Debt, and . .
Dividend Ac- . .

EPARTMINT.
Government Secu-
rities (including
Dead Weight A-
nnuity) X10,808,591
Other Securities 15,98803,
Notes
Gold and Silver
Coin

c 45,899

counts) 9,526,771
Other Deposits 12,606,131
Seven Day and
other Bills 763,862

X 40,550,208
31
Dated Dec. 16,1858.,

440,550,203
kfARSHALL, Chief Cashier.

AVERAGE PRICE OF SUGAR.

The Average Price of Brown or Muscovado Sugar, com-
puted from Returns made in the week ending the 14th daY
of Dec., 1858, exclusive of the duties of Customs paid or
payable thereon, on . the importation thereof into Great
Britain : . .

Per cwt.
. .
From the British, possessions in America 2Bs 6,1 d
Muscovado, the produce of the Mauritius 27s lid
Muscovado, the produce of the East Indies, 30s Sid
Average price of the foregoing 29s lid

COUNTRY MARKETS.

LIVERPOOL-DEC. 17.

The[weather has been damp and foggy, with a cold at-
mosphere. The trade since Tuesday has been inactive,
which is usually the case at this season of the year, and at
to-day's market a moderate business was transacted at full
prices for wheat and flour, and other articles, excepting oats
and oatmeal, which were rather cheaper.

Returns of British wheat this week :
108,311 quarters, at , 41s Od
Corresponding week 1857 :
100,416 quarters, at ..
Corresponding week 1856 :
107,808 quarters, at

49s 561

60s id

WAKEFIELD—DEC. 17.
There was a moderate supply, and generally a stead/
market for wheat, but the prices remained without muck'
change. Barley and beans is cheaper.
London, England, 1858-12-18

Walls End.

Hetton l9 0
Whitworth.. 15 3
Stewart's 19 0

COURSE OF EXCHANGE..—YESTERDAY.
Amsterdam
Ditto
Rotterdam ' ...- . 11 17f 11 17
Antwerp
Brussels — 25 30 25 36
Hamburgh
Paris
Ditto
Marseilles — 25 32} 25 37
Frankfort on Maine —118 i
Vienna
Trieste " ,.— 10 40 10 43
Petersburgh — 351 • 36
Madrid
Cadiz — 49 49
Leghorn — 29 60 29 67f
Genoa — 25 45 25 50
. _ _

Naples
Palermo — 122 122 k
Messina - 122/ 1221
.Lisbon
Oporto
Rio Janeiro
New York — • •
E.I. Co's his. House bls. God
Calcutta, Co.'s rupee 26 23
Bombay ditto
Madras ditto — 26 234
East India Company's, Bills drawn from the 24th Ult. to
the Bth inst.
Benal £1,201 5 0
Madras 0 0 0
Bombay

£1,201 5 0

Foreign Gold in Bars (Standard)....per oz. £3 17
Mexican Dollars
Silver in Bars (Standard) „ 0 6 li

[AnvEitTismiEwr.)—Holloway's Ointment.—Hydroce-
phalus or Weer in the Head.—Teething.—lnfancy is
always a time of anifietrteparents. The little indications
of departing health require such constant vigilance to de-
tect and-correct them before the feeble frame falls into dis-
ease. The grand source of serious infantile sufferings is
the nervous system, which teething sadly irritates, laying
the foundation for fits, wasting, and water on the brain.
To allay this nervous irritability has been the endeavour of
the noblest physicians, who have devoted all their skill to
accomplish this end, but with no certainty, till Professor
Holloway discovered this Ointment, which, being well
rubbed upon the 'One and head, passes through the skint
penetrates every structure, and purifies the blood.
London, England, 1858-12-18

POLICE INTELLIGENCE.--( TINS DAY.

GUILDHALL.
A SAD CASE.--G. Barnard, late a clerk in the firm of
Morrison, Dillon, and Co., was charged with stealing a
silk dress from his employers. It was intended to have
dealt with the case to-day, and indeed that was a settled
affair, but the prosecutor had received a communication
which induced him to apply for a remand.
Mr. Beard enderstood it would prove favourable to the
prisoner, and would agree.
Prisoner was then remanded till Friday. He is most
highly connected. His relatives appear to feel the matter
most acutely.
London, England, 1858-12-18

•
WINTER, —NO GENTLEMAN during the 1
Winter should be without one of
MACDOUGALL'S FAMOUS lIIGIILAND CLOAKS,
Universally acknowledged to be the most comfortable,
useful, and gentlemanly upper Garment now in use, either
o r Town wear, or the Rail, the Coach, Riding, Driving, and
Walking. They are made of Scotch Tweeds, in every variety
of Plain Colours, and very pretty Mixtures : also in dark
Grey and Black, for Clergymen's wear.
Good useful qualities from.... 265. to 365.
The best do. d 0..... 3Ss. to 50s.
The Height and Size round Shoulders is sufficient measure.
Patterns and price per post, free.
Any number of Cloaks forwarded in four days from date of
order, free to London.
D. MACDOUGALL.
THE ROYAL TARTAN WAREHOUSE.
INVERNESS.
London, England, 1858-12-18

London: H. Batlliere,-219, Regent-street.

FEIST'S RACING RECORD for 1858.
Part X., price 3d., was published on the Ist of
December. The Record, containing a complete calendar of
Sport in England, Ireland, and Scotland, in 1858, and nomi-
nations for 1859, may be had, price-two shillings.
W. Wright, Fulwood's Rents, Holborn
London, England, 1858-12-18

had been drinking, and smelt very strongly of gin. " You
are a liar," was the reply, accompanied with an expressive
and very sanguinary expletive and a tremendous blow on
the shoulder, which was followed up by a volley of abuse.
She was turned out of the hospital, and not allowed to enter
it again. She had beaten her husband since she came out
of the hospital, and threatened his life.
Mr. Selfe said the prisoner was a violent woman, and
sentenced her to be imprisoned for two moths, or pay £5.
She was committed.

SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.
London, England, 1858-12-18

THE ARMY.

The following circular memorandum, dated the
Bth inst., in reference to officers' baggage, has been
issued by order of the Duke of Cambridge :
" His Royal Highness the General Commandinm-in-
Chief directs that for the convenience of stowage on board
ship the size of the packages of officers' baggage shall not
exceed three feet six inches in length, two feet in width,
and two feet three inches in depth.
" G. A. WETHERALL, Adjutant-General."
With reference to the above order, the outfitters
and contractors supplying the officers joining the
army are required to furnish the officers with
boxes and trunks of the regulation size, in order
that the officers may not be put to the inconve-
nience and expense of having them cut down when
too large.
In addition to the numerous improvements which
are now in progress at the garrison at Chatham
with the view to the comfort aad convenience of
the troops, Colonel W. Williams, the Commanding
Royal Engineer of the Medway district, has re-
ceived orders from the War Department to remove
the whole of the asphalt from the sleeping apart-
ments of the troops in barracks, and to substitute
wooden flooring in its place, in order that the sol-
diers occupying the barrack-rooms may derivemore
warmth and comfort during the winter months.
General Williams, Commandant of Woolwich,
yesterday announced his intention, in garrison
orders, of passing his half-yearly inspection of the
troops and barrack quarters as follows :—On Mon-
day, the 20th, a general inspection on Woolwich-
common of the troops of the Royal Horse Artil-
lery, on Tuesday the field batteries, on Wednesday
the battalions of Artillery, and on Thursday and
following days the battalion officers' and men's
quarters, schools, hospital, &c. Brigade Major
Shaw has been granted 14 days' leave of absence.
London, England, 1858-12-18

(BY ELECTRIC TELF.GRAPII

SOUTHAMPTON, Saturday Morning.
Wind S., blowing hard, with rain.
Arrived—Pilot, steamer, from Charente; Celina, from
Bordeaux ; Dispatch, steamer, from Jersey ; Havre,
steamer, from Havre ; Artisan, steamer, from Cardiff.
Sailed—Ripon and Tagus, steamers, for Gibraltar;
Wonder and Atalanta, steamers, for Jersey ; Parana,
steamer, for St. Thomas ; Rotterdam, steamer, for Rotter-
dam; Alliance, steamer, for Havre.
LIVERPOOL, Saturday Morning.

Wind, S
Arrived, Dec. 17—Comerite, from Calcutta ; J. W.
Paine, from Manilla ; S. C. Grant, from Mobile ; Zouave,
from Denia ; Louise, from Bremen; and Wanderer, from
St. Louis.

Arrived, Dec. 18—Elizabeth Holland, from Amsterdam.

(BY SUBMARINE AND BRITISH TELEGRAPH.)
GRAVESEND, Saturday Morning.
Wind southerly ; tide three hours' flood ; weather find.
Arrived, Dec. 17—Clara, from Zante ; Diana, from
Nykoping; Lady of the Lake, from Payall.
DEAL, Saturday Morning.

Wind, W.S.W., moderate.
Passed—Ocean Sprite, from Patras, for London; Sylph,
screw stainer, for Bordeaux ; Albion, screw steamer, for
Liverpool—both from London.
Mystery, from London, supposed to have passed outside
the Goodwin yesterday.
Put back—Berkeley, for Glasgow.
London, England, 1858-12-18

aons:

•
41 per Cents. .... 96 80 Credit Foncier 60
Do. end month .. 97 10 Belgian 4f . 99k
3 per Cents. 73 20 Piedmonteso (5) 94
Do. end month.... 73 35 Roman 93
Bank Shares...... 3145 Austrian
Credit Mobilier 987 JO Spanish Threes
Do. Account] 900 .Homo Debt 43 50
London, England, 1858-12-18

RIPON-Dm. 16.

There has been a good supply of grain at market to-day,
and to effect sales a slight reduction had to be submitted to.
White wheat, 55 6d to 5s 9d per bushel; red, 4s 3d to 6s
6d ; barley, 30s to 34s per qr. ; oats, 18s to 225.
London, England, 1858-12-18

DUBLIN-DEC. 16.

At this morning's market there was a very small at-
tendance, and a very dull tone in the trade, sellers making
scarcely last day's prices. Foreign quiet and unchanged
in value. Flour in limited demand. Indian corn was
only nominal.

s. d. s. d. s. d. s. d.
Wheat, white 22 6to 24 6 Do., new ..... 11 6to 13 0
Do., red 2l 6to 22 6 Bere
Do., new .... 21 6to 24 6 Rapeseed
Barley
Oats
Do., black ll oto 12 0 Indian corn .. 26 oto 29 0

BRISTOL SUGAR—DEC. 17.
The arrivals continue on a most limited scale, and the
offices are consequently very indifferently supplied with
samples. Refiners' produce again dull, but prices are not
lower. Rum in good demand, and about 200 puncheons
Demerara have found buyers at 2s 2d per proof gallon, be-
sides several transactions in Jamaicas for removal from
London and Liverpool.

• COAL MAR]
(Prices of Coal per Ton a

:ET—DEc. 17.
the clone .f the market.)
Walls End.

s. d.
Buddle's West Hartleyl4 6
Byass's Debside West.'
Hartley :14 6
Lambert's W. Hartley.l4 6
Wylam l5 6
Tanfield Moor Butes l2 3
Davison'sWestHartleyls 0
Walker Primrose 13 3
Holy well 15 6
Halley ll 0
Morpeth W. Hartley 14 3

S. d.
Northumberland .......16 0
Bell I. 16 9
Acorn Close 17 9
Eden 17 9
Harton „,.. 17 0
Bradyll's Hett0n......18 3
0
Kepier Grange 18
Heugh Hall 17 9
Eden Main 17 3
Lumley l6 6
Harvey ..16 0
Nixon's Merthyr..... 21 0
Powell'sDuffrynSteam2l 0
Nixon's Duffryn 21 0
London, England, 1858-12-18

HAY MARKETS.

SMITHFIELD.—Meadow hay, £3 5s to £4 8s Od ; clover,
do., £3 15s to £5 Os; and straw, £1 58. to £1 10s. per load.
Supplies good, and trade dull.
CUMBERLAND.—Meadow hay, £3 5s to £4 8s; clover
do., £3 15s to £5 Os. ; and straw, £1 6s to £1 10s per
lead. A fair average supply, and a heavy demand.
WHITECHAPEL.—Meadow hay, £3 5s to £4 8s Od ; clover,
io., 15s to £5 Os. ; and straw, £1 6s to £1 12s per load.
Both hay and straw sold slowly, at our quotations.
London, England, 1858-12-18

FRANCE.

PARIS, FRIDAY.
It is said that a contract has been signed between
the Marine Department and, a firm at Marseilles
_ _ _

to supply the islands of Guadaloupe and Martinique
with 20,000 free Africans suited for agricultural
labour before the Ist of January, 18G3, and that
similar contracts have been entered into with other
houses, which Prince Napoleon, as Minister of the
Colonies, is resolved to avail himself of.

The officer late in command of the Antelope
steam cutter is to be tried by Court Martial at
Cherbourg for the loss of that vessel. There is
hardly any doubt, however, of his acquittal, as his
testimonials of his professional skill are said to be
excellent.

The illoniteur publishes a report to the Emperor
from the Prince Minister of Algeria, recommend-
ing the re-constitution of the Imperial Court of
Algiers, and the assimilation of it, as regards the
number of chambers and their attributions, to the
same courts in the mother country. The report is
followed by decrees carrying out the above sugges-
tions, and making the promotions and nominations
necessary for carrying them into execution.
BOURSE, Dec. 17.—The market at the opening
was rather buoyant, with an advance on yesterday's
quotations, but transactions were limited. Threes
have been done at from 73f. 35c. to 73f. 45c. ; Mobi-
lier, 985 f. to 992 f. 50c. ; Austrian, 646 f. 25c. to 647 f.
50c.; Orleans, 1,395 f. to 1,400 f. ; Northern, 1,005 f,
to 1,010 f.; Lyons, 885 f. to 890 f.; and Southern, 587 f.
50c. to 590 f. The market was dull towards the
close, when the following were the last quota-
London, England, 1858-12-18

1N 0. 20,746.

PUBLICATIONS.

Now ready, in 2 vols., with fine Plates, 215., bound, •
S.TEPHAN LANGTON.
By Martin F. TUPPER, D.C.L., F.R.S.
Author of "Proverbial Philosophy," &c.

" These volumes are pre-eminently qualified to attract at-
tention, both from their peculiar style and their great ability.
The author has long been celebrated for his attainments
in literary creation, but the present work is incomparably
superior to anything he has hitherto produced."—Sun.
Hurst and Blackett, 13, Great Marlborough-street.
London, England, 1858-12-18

THIS DAI'S SHIPPING.

LONDON, Dec. 18.—Wind this day at noon, S. ;
moderate breeze, with rain. The barometer has fallen.
PLYMOUTH, Dec. 17.—Wind S.E.—Arrived—Erm-
mery, from Penang. Sailed—Southampton, for Mel-
bourne.
HOLYHEAD, Dec. 17.—Wind S.E.—Arrived—Edwin,
from Quebec ; Antones, from Liverpool for Havannah ;
Maria Ygnacia, from Liverpool for Havannah.
PORTSMOUTH, Dec. 17.—Wind E.S.E.—Off port—
Orwell, from Melbourne for London.
GLOUCESTER, Dec. 17.—Arrived—Edgar, from Char-
lotte Town, Prince Edward's Island.
GALWAY, Dec. 17.—Wind S.S.E.—Arrived—Prince
Albert (sere*, steamer), from New York and St. John's,
Newfoundland.
London, England, 1858-12-18

BOARD AND RESIDENCE. A Superior
Home is offered to a Gentleman of steady habits, en
gaged during the day, by a family residing near Regent's-
Park. For a young man coming to London for the first time
this would be found a desirable residence. Terms moderate.
References to be exchanged. Address, J. P., Wright's
Dairy, Granby-street, Hampstead-road, N.W.
London, England, 1858-12-18

BANK OF DEPOSIT,
Established A.D. 1844.
3, PALL MALL EAST, LONDON.
Parties desirous of Investing Money:are requested to exa-
mine the Plan of The Bank of Deposit, by which a high rate
of interest may be obtained with ample security.
- Deposits made by Special Agreement may be withdrawn
without notice
The Interest is payable in January and July.
PETER MORRISON, Managing Director.
Forms for Opening Accounts sent free on application.
London, England, 1858-09-30

A DELAIDE GALLERY CASINO, Lowther
11 Arcade, Strand.—The above ROOMS are OPEN EVERY
EVENING. The celebrated band of the Argyll Rooms will
play, by particular desire, selections from Il Trovatore, La
Traviata, and Rigoletto. Conductor, Mons. A. LAMOTTE.
Principal cornet-a-piston, M. Boulcourt. Leader, Mr. Charles
If,slL Doors open at halt-past 8, commence at 9. Admission,
London, England, 1858-09-30

ILAROI OF FIRE AT THE GRECIAN
SALOON.

I,ast evening an accident occurred at the Grecian Saloon,
City-road, which might have been attended with the most
fatal results. In consequence of the entertainments being
for the farewell benefit of Mr. R. Phillips, an immense
audience assembled, and everything went on successfully
until about 10 o'clock, when a cry of " Fire I" was heard,
and in an instant the greatest alarm prevailed. One of the
side lamps had by some mischance ignited a small portion
of the scenery. The flame tbeing visible from
the front, a number of persons rushed from the
theatre into the gardens. The fire was instantly
extinguished, and the audience were assured that there was
not the slightest occasion for alarm, and that the only
source of danger was that which might be caused by any great
number of persons attempting hastily to quit the building.
This timely caution had the desired effect ; many persons
who were preparing to rush to the doors, resumed their
seats, and the performance proceeded to the close without
further interruption.
The accident was caused, we believe, :by the falling of
one of the side lamps against a piece of gauze, which was
painted to represent a window.
As this kind of fabric, so much of which is used in the-
_ _

atrical scenery, is so easily rendered non-inflammable—
merely dipping it in alum and water—it is to be regretted
that the managers do not, as a general rule, apply so sim•
ple a process to all light fabrics, used, either in dresses or
decorations.

It is a fortunate circumstance that this accident was
so speedily remedied ; had it been otherwise the conse-
quences would have been terrible, as the audience was the
most numerous that had ever assembled since the building
of the theatre►
London, England, 1858-09-30

GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY.
-THE: LAST' EXCURSION OF THE SEASON

TO THE `VEST OF ENGLAND.

On WEDNESDAY, the 6th of October, an EXCURSION
TRAIN will leave Paddington at 8 a.m. for PLYMOUTH
(offering facilities for visiting Torbay. Brixham, Dartmouth,
and the South. Coast of Devon), calling at Weston-super-
Mare, Bridgewater, Taunton, Tiverton Road, Exeter, Barn-
staple, and Bideford (for Ilfracombe and the North Coast of
Devon), Starcross, Dawlish, and Teignmouth, Newton, Tor-
quay, Totness, and Kingsbridge Road, and returning on
Saturday, the Gth of Oct., from Plymouth, at 6.20 a.m., and
intermediate stations as per handbills.
Fares, There and Back :—Weston-super-Mare and Bridge-
water, 20s. and 13s. ; Taunton and Tiverton Road, 225. and
15s. ; Exeter, 225. 6d. and 16s. ; Starcross, Dawlish, and
Teignmouth, 255. and 175.-; Newton, Torquay, and Totness.
275. and 18s. ; Barnstaple and Bideford, 30s. and 20s. ; King*.
bridge Road and Plymouth, 30s. and 20s. Children under 12
years of age half-price.

LONDON & NORTH-WESTERN RAILWAY.
CHEAP EXCURSION from LONDON to HUDDERS-
FIELD, MANCHESTER, and LIVERPOOL, on Saturday,
October 2, returning on Wednesday, October 6.
DOWN TRAIN, OCT. 2. RETURN TRAIN, OCT. 6.
a.m. a.m.
London (Euston Stat.) dep. 9.20 Batley dep. 9.30
p.m. Dewsbury ,, 9.35
9.55
Warrington
Liverpool
Stockport
Manchester
Staley Bridge „ 3.45 Manchester
Greenfield
Marsden - „ 10.35
Huddersfield ,, 4.30 Warrington
Dewsbury • „ 4.50 London (Euston Stat.) p.m.
Batley
FARES FOR THE DOUBLE JOURNEY
Covered Carriages. Ist Class.
To Liverpool -?• HA -- --- Ws.
To Manchester and other Stations.. 10s. 20s.
The tickets are not transferable, and are only available by
the above Trains.
Particulars may be had at any of the Company's offices, or
tickets and bills at the office of Mr. Marcus, Crosby-hall-
chambers, Bishopsgate-street, City. By order.
Euston Station, Sept. 22, 1858.
London, England, 1858-09-30

CONTRACT FOR SHIP CHANDLERS' GOODS.
Department of the Storekeeper-General of the Navy,
Somerset-place, 2.lth Sept., 1858.
HE COMMISSIONERS for EXECUTING the
T
OFFICE of LORD HIGH ADMIRAL of the UNITED
KINGDOM of GREAT BRITAIN and IRELAND, DO
HEREBY GIVE NOTICE, That on TUESDAY, the 12th
October next, at Two o'Clock, willing to
he ready to treat with
such Persons as may be willing to Contract for supplying
her Majesty's Dockyards at Deptford, Woolwich, Chatham,
Sheerness, and Portsmouth, with SHIP CHANDLERS'
GOODS, under a Contract for twelve months certain, and
afterwards until the expiration of three months' warning.
Patterns and samples of the articles may be seen, and a
form of the Tender, a schedule of the articles, and the
conditions of the Contract obtained at the said office. No
Tender will be received after Two o'clock on the day of
treaty, nor will any be noticed unless the party attends,
or an Agent for him duly authorised in writing.
Every Tender must be addressed to the Secretary of the
Admiralty, and bear in the left-hand corner the words
" Tender for _ ," and must be delivered at Somerset-
place, accompalieirby a Letter signed by Two responsible
Persons, engaging to become bound with the Person tender-
ing, in the sum of £5OO, for the due performance of the
Contract.
London, England, 1858-09-30

THE SECRET INFIRMITIES OF YOUTH AND
Just published, price is., post free, in an Envelope, for 13
stamps.
SELF-PRESERVATION.—A Medical Treatise
on the Functions and Disorders of the Generative System,
and on the cure of Nervous and Physical Debility, resulting
from vicious habits acquired during the critical passage from
youth to Manhood, with practical observations on the Phy-
siology of Marriage in its social, moral, and physical rela-
tions. To which are added remarks on the wonders of the
Microscope in revealing the hidden mysteries "of Life within
Life," and its advantages in detecting', by urinary examina-
tion, the cause and effect of everyvariety of these complaints,
with numerous engravings and cages
BY SAMUEL LA'MERT, M.D., .
37, BEDFORD SQUARE, LONDON,
griTeulated Member of the University of Edinburgh, Hono-
rary Member of the London Hospital Medical Society, Li-
centiate of Apothecaries' Hall, London, &e., &c.
The essential object of this treatise is to point out the fear-
ful consequences resulting from certain Wilts: irregularities,
and excesses, which have produced more misery in Youth,
degradation in Manhood, and premature decay at all stages
of life, than, perhaps, any other class of disease known to
modern pathologists. Its perusal is particularly recommended
to persons entertaining secret doubts of their physical condi-
tion, and who are conscious of having hazarded the health,
happiness, and privileges to which every human being is en-
titled.
It is absolutely necessary that all men should know that
there are principles of personal management which cannot be
violated without incurring grievous penalties, and when
wisdom and regret succeed the heyday of inconsiderate self-
indulgence, how those penalties may be mitigated, how the
sting of their 'bitterness may be removed, and how the evil
and its consequences may be avoided, and, above all, that
there is scarcely any degree of physical infirmity or functional
derangement to which the timely aid of science cannot apply

a cure.
Published by J. Allen, 20, Warwick-lane, Paternoster-row,
and may be had of Mann, 39, Cornhill ; Horne, 19, Leicester-
square; (lordon, 146, Lealenhall-street ; or from the Author,
who may rye consulted daily, from 11 till 2, and from 6 till 8,
at his resid'ence, 37, Bedford-square, London.
The work' may be had in India. of Mr. Von Litzky, Loll
Bazaar; Cak tutta—Messrs. C.andJ.Dormusjee,Ap 0 110-street
Bombay—Ci rculator Office; Madras—maussilite Office, Agra
Dodsworth, `Jolombo, Cvlon ; and of all Booksellers through•
out the Cologtiefil
London, England, 1858-09-30

PROFESSOR WILJALBA FRIKELL.-
TO-NIGHT.—POLYGRAPHIC HALL, King William-
street, Charing-cross.—TWO HOURS. OF ILLUSION.—For
One Month only, previous to Professor Frikell's departure on
a provincial tour. Every evening at 8 ; Saturdanafternoons
at 3. Private boxes, one guinea ; box stalls, ss. ; orchestra
stalls, 3s. ; area, 2s. ; amphitheatre, ls.—'Places may be
secured at the Polygraphic-hall, and at Mr. Mitchell's Royal
Library, 33, Old Bond-street.
London, England, 1858-09-30

BOARD `AND RESIDENCE.— A Superior
Home is offered to a Gentleman of steady habits, en-
gaged during the day, by a family residing near Regent's-
Park. For a young man coming to London for the first time
this would be found a desirable residence. Terms moderate.
Referenses to be exchanged. Address, J. P., Wright's
Dairy, Granby-street, Hampstead-road, N.W.

°ARDEN, MAYOR—In a MEETING or
N.../ ASSEMBLY of the Mayor, Aldermen, and Liverymen
of the several Companies of the City of London, in Common
Hall assembled, at the Guildhall of the said City, on Wed-
nesday, the 29th day of September, 1858,
Resolved unanimously, That the thanks of the Livery of
iondon, in Common Hall assembled, is hereby given to Sir
Mobert Walter Carden, Knight, M.P., Lord 'May& of this
City, for the exemplary mamier in which the duties of Chief
Magistrate have been performed, and for the way in which he
Jias so efficiently upheld the rights of his fellow-citizens and
'the dignity of this great Corporation generally.
- Resolved unanimously, That the cordial thanks of this
Common Hall be given to William Lawrence, Esq., and
Wil-
Ferneley Allen, Esq., Aldermen and Sherffs of this
, City, and Sheriff of the County of Middlesex for the past
year, for the zeal, ability, and integrity with which they have
discharged the important duties attached to the ancient and
responsible offices which they have filled with satisfaction to
the friends and benefit to the public, for their kind attention
to, and liberal support of, the charities of this great metro-
polisjor the unvarying courtesy which has distinguished
tlwir conduet to all, and for the punctual and constant atten-
Coln they have given while assisting in the administration of
justice, It u d their earnest desire to .mitigate*- the severity of
law with the tenderness of mercy whenever they could do so
consistently with the paramount claim of public duty.
London, England, 1858-09-30

LEEDS-SEPT. 29.

There has been very little change in prices to-day.
Midlands, 98a—Great Westerns, 54 t—North Western,
8 9-IG—Dovers, 73g.

DIOCESE OF LONDON.—An exchange of prefer-
ments has taken place between the Rev. J. J. Toogood,
rector of St. Andrew's, Holborn, and the Rev. H. G. S.
Blunt, rector of Kirkby Overblows, Yorkshire, and the
reverend, gentlemen will, in the course of the next two or
three weeks, leave their respective congregations to enter
upon their " exchange." The Rev. John Back, curate of
St. John the Evangelist,. Westminster, has been presented
by the Duke of Buccleuch to the rectory of St. George the
Martyr, Queen-square, vacant by the resignation of the
Rev. W. Short, .on being presented to the rectory of Llan-
drinio, Montgomeryshire. John G. Hubbard, Esq., a go-
vernor of the Bank of England, has commenced the erection
of a new church, which is to cost £lO,OOO, in Baldwin's-
place, a destitute locality of the parish of St. Andrew, Hol-
born, and has nominated the Rev. T. H. Ball to be the
first incumbent, the rev. gentleman, until the completion of
the church, acting as curate of St. Andrew, Holborn, at a
stipend provided by the munificence of the gentleman at
whose sole expense the church is to be built and endowed.
PAY OF OFFICERS RETURNING FROM INDIA.—
We have been frequently asked what ray officers coming
home from India on sick certificate or private affairs receive,
and whether a free passage is provided in either case ? We
can state that officers returning from India, both on private
affairs and by medical advice, receive regimental pay of their
rank only, their Indian allowances ceasing from the day
they leave the presidency. The invalid officer receives a
fixed sum to provide his passage home and back to India,
which is sufficient for the expenses overland: Officers re-
turning on their private affairs must pay their own passage.
Sick officers have the privilege of resorting to any British
settlement east of the Cape, including the Cape itself, dur-
ing the term of their leave, which is limited to a year, but
an extension may be obtained should the officer's health re-
quire it. All officers in such case—not passing the Cape—.
receive pay equal to half batta, according to rank, which,
for a captain is about £3O a month, a lieutenant £22, and
an ensign £lB. Officers of the company's service are under
the same regulations.— United Serrtec Gazette.

BIRTHS.

PHIPPS.—On the 27th inst., the wife of the Rev. G. W.
Phipps, rector of Husbands Bosworth, near Rugby, of
a daughter.

STOKES—On the 17th inst., at Cambridge, the wife of Pro-
fessor G. G. Stokes, of a sen.
TAGART-011 the 28th inst., at 31, Craven-hill-gardens,
Hyde-park, the wife of Francis Tagart, Esq., of a son.
WALKER.—On the 27th inst., at Castle Huntly, the wife
of Fountaine Walker, Esq., of a son.
London, England, 1858-09-30

THE INTERNATIONAL LIFE
ASSURANCE SOCIETY.
142, Strand, London.
Empowered by Act of PAarliament, foS, r
ENDOWMENTS, LIFE ASSURANCE
SURVIVORSHIPS, of-ANNUITIES,.
DIRECTORS.
EDMOND SHEPPARD SYMES, M.D., Chairman.
W. Kenworthy Browne, Esq. Henry J. Hodgson, Esq.
Samuel King-Church. Esq. Johd Moss, Esq.
John Elliotson, 31.D.,Cantab., John Symes, Esq.
F.R.S. Joseph Thompson, Esq.
SECRETARY TO THE BOARD.
Alexander Richardson, Esq.
CORRESPONDING SECRETARY.
Augustus Blonde', Esq.
AUDITORS.
prnie“or Vibe-atstone, F.R.S., and Professor J. Radford
Young: -
MEDICAL REFEREE GENERAL.
J. Elliotson, M.D., Cantab., F.R.S., 37, Conduit-street.
ACTUARY.
NV. S. B. Woolhouse, Esq., F.R.A.S., F.S.S., &e.
ASSISTANT ACTUARY.
Barker Woolhouse, Esq.
BANKERS.
Messrs. Glyn,. Mills, and Co., 67, Lombard-street.
SOLICITORS.
T, Skirrow, and Rowcliffe, Bedford-
row.

Division of Profits will be declared

►nus up to May, 1855 :
London, England, 1858-09-30

Conductor—Mr. Alfred Mellon,

To conclude with a Ballet Divertissement : Mdlles. Mist
Michelet, Pasquale, and Morlacchi.

THEATRE-ROYAL, HAYMARKET.
Lessee, Mr. J. B. Ilnekstono.
THIS EVENING will be performed WIVES AS THEY
WEIIE AND MAIDS AS THEY ARE. :
c After which, THE DAUGHTER OF THE GUADAL-
QUIVER. Perea Nena.
Vith
11 Vi LEND ME FIVE . SHILLINGS.
d MY HUSBAND'S GHOST.
Commence at 7.

ROYAL LYCEUM THEATRE.
Manager, Mr. Edmund Falconer.
THIS EVENING, the New Comedy of EXTREMES ;
ot, stex of the Day. Supported by Messrs. Leigh Murray,
Emery, .1. Rogers, and Barrett ; Mrs. A. Mellon (late Miss
Woolgar), Mrs. Weston, Miss Kate Saxon.
After which the Ballet of THE RENDEZVOUS, in which
the Lauri Family will appear.
Doors open at half-past 0, to commence at 7. Box-office
open from 11 to 5 daily.

ROYAL STRAND THEATRE
Lessee and Directress, Miss Swanborough.
THIS EVENING, MY AUNT'S HUSBAND ; Mr. Swan.
borough, Mrs. Selby, Miss Ternan.
After which THE L.A.ST OF THE PIGTAILS ; Messrs,
C. Selby, J. Bland, and J. Clarke, &c.
Followed by THE BONNIE FISH WIFE.
And I'LL WRITE TO THE TIMES.
Commence at 7 o'clock.

CANTERBURY HALL, Westminster-road.—
OPEN EVERT EVENING.—The following Company
of Vocalists are engaTed for the performance of Selections
from all the popular OPERAS, MtVDRTGALS, CHORUSES,
G LEES, DIcETS, &c., viz. :—Miss Russell, Mrs. Badsey,
Miss Brunell, Miss Ray, Madame Bartoletti, Miss Montague,
Mrs. Lawrence, and Mrs. Anderson; Herr F. JonAlimans,
Mr. Honshaw, S. Jones, J. Barker, W. Melling., Senor Antonio,
E. L Rime. Mr. Tladsey, Senor Tiroli, Mr. Cozens, Mr. Bell,
Mr. Barnard, and Mr. St. Albyn.. Mr. John G. Forde and E.
W. Mackney. Pianoforte, Mr. Cecil Hicks—Harmonium,
Mr. Courtnay—Dircctcr, Herr F. Jonghmans. Commence at
7 precisely. Suppers, &c., until 12 o'clock.

NOTICE.—The Proprietor begs reApectfully to announce
tnat in the month of October,
A FINE ARTS GALLERY,
now in course of construction, will be thrown open in con-
nexion with the above Hall.
London, England, 1858-09-30

METROPOLITAN CATTLE MARKET.

Our market to-day was fairly supplied with beasts, and
all breeds moved off heavily, at a decline in the quotations
realised on Monday of 2d per 81bs, the top figure being 4s
Bd. Prime Down sheep were in fair request at full prices ;
but other breeds were very dull, and 2d per 81bs lower.
English calves—the supply of which was limited—sold at
full currencies ; but foreign veal gave way 2d per 81bs.
Pigs were in good supply, and heavy request on former
terms. In milch cows very little was doing.
Per 81bs. to sink the offal.

s. d. s d. 8. d. s. d.
Crse. & inf. beasts 2 10 3 2 Prime crs-wool do. 4 0 4 6
Second quality do. 3 4 3 8 Pme. S' thdown do. 4 8 5 0
Prime large oxen 3 10 4 4 Large crse. calves 3 10 4 4
Prime Scots, &c. 4 6 4 8 Prime small do 4 6 5 0
Crse. & inf. sheep 3 0 3 2 Large hogs 3 4 4 0
Second quality do. 34 3 8 Small porkers 42 4 6
Suckling calves, 19s tol3s ; and quarter-old store pigs,
19s to 255.

TOTAL SUPPLY.

Beasts 1,194
Sheep and lambs 9,110
Calves 3OO
Pigs

FOREIGN. SUPPLY.
Beasts 220
Sheep and lambs
Calves 2lO
Pigs
London, England, 1858-09-30

MILITIA.

The Royal Antrim-iifTe'legiment of Militia,
were yesterday inspected by Colonel the Marquis
of Donegall, who carefully examined the kit and
accoutrements, on the Green-hill encampment
round, fronting the mess quarter of the corps at
oolwich, preparatory to the monthly muster to
take place this morning.
The Royal Monmouthshire Light Infantry, attef
having undergone three weeks' training, were UP,
spected by Colonel Patton, of the Bristol district,
on Monday, and on the following day were put
through a variety of evolutions, principally skir-
mishing, before the General Inspector of Militias,
Colonel Douglas, the men being in full marching
order, and the whole of the officers being present.
After the reviews, both Government officers ad.-
dressed the regiment in terms highly compli-
mentary. On the latter day, subsequent to the
inspection, the officers invited a large number of the
elite of the county to a sumptuous luncheon in the
Monmouth Borough Court. Covers were laid for
150. A ball afterwards took place. About 350
men mustered during the drill, the whole force
amounting to 750.
The Norfolk Artillery Militia were inspected on
Monday, and are now disembodied.
The Louth Rifle Militia are expected to arrive at
Great Yarmouth to-day (Thursday). They are to
be quartered in the barracks at Smithtown.
London, England, 1858-09-30

BIRTfIS.

PITIPPS.—On the 27th inst.,. the wife of the Rev. G. W.
a daughter
rector of Husbands Bosworth, near Rugby, of
.

STOKES—On the 17th inst., at Cambridge, the wife of Pro-
fessor G. G. Stokes, of a sen.
TAGA.nr—On the 28th inst., at 31, Craven-hill-gardens,
Hyde-park, the wife of Francis Tagart, Esq., of a son.
WALKER.—On the 27th inst., at Castle Huntly, the wife
of Fountains Walker, Esq., of a son.

MARRIAGE.
CARNEGIE—HOPE.—On the 29th inst., at Kilmtown
Church, Kent, the Hon. Swynfen T. Carnegie,: C. 8.,
Captain R.N., to Louisa A., eldest daughter of Adrian
J. Hope, Esq.
SNEWIIi—OLIVER.—On the 28th inst., at St. Pancras
Church, Charles B. N. Snewin, Esq., of Lloyd-square,
Pentonville, to Sarah Marchant, second daughter of the
late William Oliver, Esq., of Manor Cottages, Upper
Holloway.
London, England, 1858-09-30

COUNTRY MARKETS.

NEWCASTLE—SEPT. 28. •
There was a moderate trade in grain at market to-day,
the supply of which was fair, at fully Saturday's rates for
the best samples. South country parcels in limited request,
and prices declined Is per qr. Foreign tending downwards.
Fine malting barley made more money. Beans in favour
of the buyor. Oats a steady sale. Peas scarce. in
limited demand.
London, England, 1858-09-30

MISCELLAEMJS.

Share

Miscellaneous.

1000

100
10
Stock

Electric Telegraph
Eng. & Aust. Cop.St.Co
Eu.rop. R Ind.Junct.Tel
Europ.&Am.Stm.(Lim.)
Gl.lron ScrewCol.(Lim.)
Gen. Steam Navigation
London Discount
Lon d.Gen. Omnibus Co
ltediter. Electric Teleg
Ated. Exten. Tel. (Lim )
National Discount Co
Netherlands Land
0 Do do

Anglo-Mexican Mint'
Atlantic Tel. (Limited)
Australian Agricultural
Australian Royal Mail .
Berlin Water Works
Do New, issued at £5 dis
British American Land
Brit. & Irish Magr.Tel.A.
Do. B, 7 p. c. till 1862
Do. C .
Canada
Chan.lsl ds Tel.(l.lm )i
Cop.Min.ofEng.&Smltg'
Do. Preference 7i per ct
Crystal Palace.
Do. Preference
Eastern Steam

Steckl

Do 8 p.c. Pref.,iss. at ldis.
N. tr.&NovaScotiaL an d
N.B.Australasian (Lim )'
North of Europe Steam'
Oriental Gag
Do. New Shares
['eel River Land & Min
Pen. & Oriental Steam
Do. New

Red Sea & Ind. Telegr
Rhymney Iron
Do. New
Royal Mail Steam
ieot.Austrin.lnv.(Lim )
south Australian Land
submarine Teleg. Serip
Do. do Registered
Tr.& Ln.Co.of Upr. Can
,Pan Dienien'a Land_„

all
all
all
15s.
all
all

Paid. Closing Business done
Price.

14 16
330 300
34 36
1 11
21, 31

40 42
19 21
13 15
117 120

24 28
25 27

all
all
all
all
5
281

1 la
4 5
24 21
110 112

1 11
.... _
21- 21

d,

74
d

1 2
11 11
15 18
2 34
1
s par
21 11
84 86
8 9 p
21 23 P
6 7
60 62
11 11
37_ 39

1~

30 A

24 it
&S
London, England, 1858-09-30

DEATHS.

ACOTT.—On the 27th inst., Susanna, relict of Capt. Josh.
Acott, R.N., of Beaufoy-terrace, Maida-hill.
CHARLIER.—On the 28th inst., at Sheffield-terrace, Camp-
den-hill, Joseph Charlier, Esq., Deputy-Assistant Com-
missary-General, H.P., aged 69.
DES VOEUX.—On the 28th inst., at Sillwood House,
Brighton, Sir Charles Des Voeux, Bart., aged 79.
DENDY.—On the 27th inst., at Feltham, Middlesex, Anne,
widow of the late Samuel Dendy, Esq., of Montague-
street, Russell-square, and daughter of the late Sir Thos.
Hyde Page, aged 70.
GORDON.—On the 27th inst., at Waterloo Villa, Halite,
Captain Wm. George Conway Gordon, 91st Regiment,
aged 2s.
JONES —On the 25th inst., Mr. Henry Jones, of High-
street, Kensington, aged 44.
RA.GGETT.—On the 27th inst., at Norfolk crescent, after a
protracted illness, Henry Raggett, Esq., of Whites', St.
James's-street.

LONDON : Printed and Published by MURDO YOUNG,
of No. 112, Strand, Printer, at The Sun Office, No. 112,
Strand, in the Precinct of the Savoy, in the county of
Middlesex, Thursday, September 30, 1858.

;,
..
London, England, 1858-09-30

THE WEATHER.-SUN OFFICE, SEPT. 30.

THERMOMETER, IN THE SHADE.
67—highest since noon yesterday.
63—lowest this morning and during the n'ght.
69—this day at noon.

BAnomErEn-29.66.
WIND, North-West ; moderate breeze, and fine.

THE SUN.

THURSDAY. SEPTEMBER 30, 1858.

Lord ADOLPHUS VANE TEMPEST'S select com-
mittee upon the Land Transport Corps, though it
achieved long since a signal and undoubted success,
is still in a particular manner deserving of being
recalled thus distinctly to popular remembrance.
It was in itself a chivalrous movement generously
undertaken and energetically carried to a happy
result, in spite of much apathy and many obstructions.
It involved, however, from first to last the necessity
of the ultimate recognition of a great principle
seemingly for a long while forgotten altogether
at the War-office, under the regime of, the pseudo-
Liberal Administration. It necessitated, in fact,
as its issue, the recognition of the simple principle
of Justice in the relation subsisting between an
interesting group of brave and patriotic men and
the heads of the War Department of Her MAJESTY'S
Government.

The treatment experienced by the officers of the
Land Transport Corps was indeed, to our thinking,
" throughout" what it was pronounced to be by the
Report of the Select Committee " in one particular"
—namely, " anomalous and exceptional." It will
be remembered that, upon the original formation
of the corps during the height of the Crimean con-
flict, several of the gentlemen receiving commissions
in it, as officers holding military rank under the
sign manual of the SOVEREIGN—did not receive at
the same time with their commissions the proper
amount of outfit allowance to which as
cavalry officers they were beyond all ques-
tion perfectly entitled. A circumstance, that,
surely, to begin with, most anomalous and most
exceptional? Again, at that same period of the
original formation of the corps it is proved to have
been established as—a non-purchasing corps ! " But,"
says the Report of the Select Committee appointed
by the House of Commons, and presided over by the
noble and gallant lord the member for Durham—
" but your Committee doubt whether this condition
was made known to the officers before they ac-
cepted their commission !" Surely, here again was
something most anomalous and most exceptional ?
It was anomalous and exceptional, under the cir-
cumstances, that this corps, in the first place, should
have been established afi a non-purchivaing

- ---
,se
.; ; -so.cLu • m 4,. "
"444- „`ria
, • " toP,
niiwv 1. OAL,, " T: 01- r
London, England, 1858-09-30

ippOYAL GARDENS, VAUXHALL.
—Director, Mr. R. DUFFELL.—EXTENSION OF THE
SUMMER SEASON FOR ONE WEEK MORE, by special
desire.—THlS EVENING (Thursday) Concert in the Handel
Orchestra, supported by Mrs. Lawrence, Mrs. P. Corri,
Messrs. P. Corri, Russell Grover, C. Sloman, Elijah Taylor,
and Master Haydn Corri. On the Ballet stage, Mr. G.
Thompson, will go through his wonderful evolutions.— Mr.
James Robinson, t the Great American bare back rider, will
appear in the Cirque Imperial, in conjunction with the
talented Company of Equestrians (including Madame Blanche,
the Equestrian Magnet), under the direction of her Majesty's
Clown, H. Croueste.—Splendid Illuminations.—Brilliant Py-
rotechnic Displays.—Dancing before and after the fireworks.
—Two Bands. pen every evening, wet or dry, from Monday
to Friday, at Seven ; Saturdays at :Three. Military Bands
at Four.—Maypole and waltz dances by Chapino's Troupe
until,
One when the usual entertainments commence.—Admis-
sion Shilling; Children, Sixpence. Open on Sunday
at Five ; refreshment ticket, 6d.

INTERNATIONAL LIFE ASSURANCE
SOCIETY, 142, Strand, London, W.C., Feb. 25, 1858.—
Established 1837.—Payment of Premium within Days of
Grace.—lt always has been, and still is, the practice of this
Society to pay claims under policies of assurance, notwith-
standing the death of the assured occurring within the 30 days
.of grace, and before payment of the annual premium, provi
payment thereof be made, or notice of the death be given to
the office before the expiration of such days of grace.
For the Court of Directors,
E. S. SYMES, Chairman.