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The Sun.
London, England, 1867-02-23

LIVERPOOL-FRIDAY.

At our market to-day there was a full attendance, and
only a limited amount of business was done in wheat at
about previous rates. Flour dull and rather easier. Indian
corn extremely quiet, at is decline since Tuesday. Beans
6d per qr. lower. Oats and oatmeal met with a slow sale,
and prices were nominal.

RIPON—FRIDAY.
White Wheat, 8s Gd to 9s 3d per bushel ; ret. Gis Gd 078
9d ; beans, 7s 3d to 7s 9d ; oats, 252 to 83s per qr ; barley
35s to 44s Od.
London, England, 1867-02-23

THE SUN, LONDON, SATURDAY EVENING, FEBRUARY 23, 1867.

Presse innocently says that M. de Lamartine will
accept the gift. Nobody who knows anything
about him will doubt the fact, or that he would
gratefully accept any further donation. lam told
that the Council of State has not yet agreed to
the gift. _

The railway between Amiens and Rouen will be
opened in the early part of March. This will give
an important and cheap increase in the communi-
cation with Paris, and will enable English 'travel-
lers, with little loss of time, to visit both Calais and
Boulogne, and come to Paris by the beautiful route
of Normandy. _ _

To-day has been a fine day of winter, frosty in
the morning, and cold throughout the day, with
very little sunshine. There is no doubt that it will
freeze again to-night.
The Alloniteur of this evening announces that
King Victor Emmanuel left Florence yesterday for
Turin.

Prince Metternich left Paris last night for Men-
ton, in order to be present at the funeral ceremony
of the Archduke Stephen. The remains of the
Archduke will, on Sunday next, be conveyed from
Menton to Pesth.
London, England, 1867-02-23

FINDON.

llama and Thalia are undergoing a thorough preparation
for their Epsom Spring engagements, and must be remem-
bered for them as then exceedingly well in. Rama, too,
is most leniently treated for the Groat Northamptonshire
Stakes. Our two-year-olds are all forward, particularly
Adelaide, Spurgeon, and the Norna colt.
London, England, 1867-02-23

SIEPPING INfELLIGENCE.

LONDON, Feb. 23.—Wind this day at noon, North-West ;
moderato breeze and fine weather.
(By Telegraph.)
GAAVESEND, Saturday Morning

Arrived, Feb. 23.—Albion, steamer, from Ostend;
steamer, from ADtsVerp ; General Slade, from Guernsey;
Providence, from G►xvelices; Wave, from St. Michael's ;
Caroline, from Faaborg; Wopkea, from Emden ; Aretas,
from Genoa; Carl, from Alexandria; Humber, from Trini-
dad ; Evelyn, from Adelaide ; Heron (steamer), from
Hamburg; Rhine (steamer) from Antwerp.
London, England, 1867-02-23

SECOND DAT.

The Great Annual Hurdle Raco of 5 says each, with 50
added : the second horse to save his stake ; a winner of
any handicap, steeplechase, or hurdle race after the de-
claration of the weights (February 14, at 10 a.m.) to
carry 71b, twice 121 b extra. Two miles and a half, over
eight flights of hurdles ; 29 subs.

Age st lb
... a 11 7

Age et lb
Alberta ... 4 9 12
Goldylocks 6 9 12
Queen of Trumps 6 910
Charlemagne ... a 910
Tennyson (h b) ... 5 9 10
Dean Swift ... 6 9 9
Verbena ... ... 6 (paid)
Gardener (h b) ... 5 9 7
King Arthur ... 5 9 7
Helen ... 6 9 7
Nukuheva ... 5 9 5
Chimney Sweep ... 5 9 4
Relic° ... 5 9 4
Fan ... 5 9 2
London, England, 1867-02-23

V 1 MOSES and SON'S ESTABLISHMENTS
■;.i• are CLOSED EVERY FRIDAY EVENING at
uuset till SATURDAY EVENING at sunset, when
business is resumed. till Eleven o'clock.

All articles are marked the lowest prices in plain figures,
from which no abatement can be made.

Any article not approved of will be exchanged, or the
money will be returned.

Lists of Prices with rules for Self-measurement and
Fashion Sheet, with Patterns and "History of London,'
(second part), gratis and post free.

MOSES and SON,
-a-;4• are Ready-made and Bespoke 'Tailors, Habit
Makers, Woollen Drapers, Hatters, Hosiers, Boot and Shoe
Manufacturers, and General Outfitters for all Classes.

MOSES and SON'S
• LONDON HOUSES,
154, 155, 156, 157, Minories ; 83, 84, 85, 86, 87, 88, 89,
Aldgate ; 506, 507, 508, New Oxford-street ; 1,2,
3, Hart-street ; 138, Tottenham-court-road;
288, Enston-road.

POPULAR HISTORY of LONDON from
the Invasion of Julius Omar to the Present time.
Part tho Socond—From 1066 to 1867.

E. Moses and Son, corner of Minories and Aldgate ;
New Oxford-street., and Tottenham-court-road, London;
And Bradford, Yorkshire.

(ratis and post free on application

VIIG LI WAT Al LoNDt)N Mil Doi p.

lis DAY.—.Morning, 411. 20m.—Afternom, 411. 35m
I',,_SI,JILROW.-Mornitig, Ih. 52.1i.--Stternoon, 51.10,0

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London, England, 1867-02-23

RUPTURES.-By ROYAL LETTERS PATENT.

WHITE'S MOC-MAIN LEVER TRUSS
(PERFECTED AND EXHIBITED IN THE GREAT
EXHIBITIONS of 1851 and 1862), is allowed by upwards of
l'wo Hundred Medical Gentlemen to be the most effective
invention in the curative treatment of HERNIA. The use
of a steel spring, so °Rea hurtful in its effects. is here
avoided—a soft bandage being worn round the body, while
the requisite resisting power is supplied by the Moo-Mein
Pad and Patent Lever, fitting with so much ease and close-
ness that it cannot be detected, and may be worn during
sleep. A descriptive circular may be had, and the truss,
which cannot fail to fit, forwarded by post. on the circum-
ference of the body, two inches below the hips, being sent to
the manufacturer,

Mr. WHITE, 228, Piccadilly.
A Single Truss, 165., 215., 26s 6d., and 31s. M. Postage, Is.
A. Double Truss, 31s. 6d., 425., and 525. M. 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
ELASTIC STOCKINGS,
KNEE-CAPS, dm, for Varicose Veins and all cases of
Weakness and Swelling of the Legs, Sprains, &o. They are
porous, light in texture, and inexpensive, and are drawn on
like an ordinary stocking. Price 48.6 d., 7s. 6d., 10s., and 16s.
each. Postage, 6d.
London, England, 1867-02-23

E 40 sous, for all ages ; win-
an.) 51b extra ; about five fur-

Age et lb
Royal Tartan (inc.
51b extra) ... 4 7 8
Marquis of Wor-
cester ... ...3 7 6
William Tell ... 4 7 5
Gaiety ... 3 7 5
La Sorrentina ... 3 7 2
Nursery Girl ....3 6 12
Countess 8010 ... 4 612
Xlimulus ... 3 6 8
Chantilly .. 2 5 12
of 5 sovs each, 2 ft, with 30
ver six hurdles. 17 subs.
Age st lb
Tottie ... 4 10 0
Wellesley ... ... 4 10 0
Con f Usion a 9 11
Clarina 5 9 7
Diana ••• ... 5 9 7
Pirate 5 9 7
Holkar: 5 9 9
Approver (pd) 5 9 7
Countess 8010 4 9 4

Age st lb
Mr. Pitt ... 4 812
Lord Douglas 6 8 6
Peignoir ... a 8 2
Hop Leaf 4 8 0
Isabella ... 4 8
Goodfellow ...3 8
B h by Zuyder
—Mousey •.. 58, 0
Catapults. 8 4
Bay Leaf ... 4 7 12
Feemy ... • 3 710
The Hurdle Race Handicap
added ; about two miles, o
Ago st lb
5 11 5 11 2_
Payroll 0
Discretion ...
1;111.11MA •.. •• •510 10
5 10 8
Cutler a 10 7
Jack's Alive ... a 10 6
Wedding Peal ... 510 0
Milford ... 610 8
Triumph ... 410 2
Lord Waldegrave 510 0
The Colham Plate of 40 Boys ; three year olds Gst 71b, four
8g 51b, five andupwards 9st ; mares andgeldings allowed
31b. About ono mile.
Bright Phoebus 3 yrs, Little Bobby 4 yrs, Rillaloe 3 yrs,
Mrs. Lirriper 5 yrs, Feetny 3 yrs, Florican 3 yrs, Grafton
3 yrs, Lady Margaret 3 yrs, Libertine 3 yrs, Royal Tartan
4 yrs, John of Orlingsbury, 3 yrs, Clatford 4 yrs, Prescrip-
tion 4 yrs.
Match 100; two miles on the flat.--Mr. George's The
Monk, aged, lOst, agst Mr. B. Land's Victoria, 4 yrs, Oat.
Off by consent.

WEDNESDAY.
The Selling Hurdle Race Plato of 30 sovs (Handicap); the
winner to bo sold for 40 sovs ; about one mile and a half
over four hurdles. To close and name by eight o'clock
on Tuesday evening, and the weights to appear by nine
o'clock the same night.
The Cowley Stakes of 3 soya each, with 20 added; two
year olds 7st 71b, three 9st 71b, four lOst 71b, five llst,
six and aged list 31b ; mares and geldings allowed 31b ;
the winner to be sold for 80 sovs : if entered for GO sovs
allowed 91b, 40 1414 about half a mile. To close and
London, England, 1867-02-23

Benazat ...

Garus a 10 13
Pearl Diver a 10 12
Steamboat (pays) 410 10
!And Burleigh a 10 7
Arkansas ... 5 10 7
Brahma 5 10 5
Nemo 6 10 3
Forester ... 510 2
Fortunatus 4 10 0
Surney 510 0
Foxholes ... 5 10 0
Grace Darling 5 10 0
Clairvoyants 6 10 0
Cure All (11 b) ... 610 0
The Little John Stakes of 5 sous each, with 50 added, for
two year olds ; colts Bst 101 b, fillies and geldings Bst 71b;
winners of any two year old race 51b extra; the second
to save his stake ; half a mile, straight ; 31 subs.
The Shrew, The Lamb, Ligurian, Offering, La Chaume,
Bagpipe, Tamarind c, Speculum, Queen Philippa,
Barbara, Eau de Vie, Vex, Strike a Light, Monkey Island,
The Strain, Leda, Bliss, Ninny, Utter, Alarmist, Fair Star,
Rose des Alpes, Sneerwell,Newminster, sis toMaid Marian,
Pyrenees, Privilege, Substance, Lampada c, Sultana.
A Selling Stakes of 5 sous each, with 40 added ; two year
olds 7st 71b, three Ost 71b, four lOst 71b, five list, six
and aged list 31b; mares and geldings allowed 31b,
maidens having started twice allowed 31b, the winner to
be sold for 100 soya ; if entered for 80 soya allowed 41b,
60 91b, 40 141 b, 30 181 b ; half a mile. To close on Tues-
day night.
The Forest Handicap of 5 soya eacb,with 50 added; winners
of any handicap after Feb. 14 (at ten a.m.) 71b extra;
six furlongs.

• age st lb
Contract ... ... 5 6 4
Maid Marian ... 3 6 2
Ifaideo ... ... 3 6 2
Esmeralda. ••• 3 5 12
Miss Elizabeth 5
... 3 128
Vice Versa .. 5 8
Gen. Sherman ... 3 5 8

age at lb
Queen of Trumps a 9 0
Troublesome a 8 6
Her Ladyship ... 4 710
Deceiver (pd) ... 4 710
Crown Prince 4 7 6
Sweet Anne ... 47 2
Landlord 4 7 0
4 6 10
Musician
The Juvenile Selling Stakes of 5 soya each, with 40 added,
for two year olds ; colts Bst 71b, fillies Bst 4lb ; the win-
ner to be sold for 100 sovs ; if entered for 80 soya al-
lowed 51b, 60101 b, 40 141 b, 30 18lb: half a mile straight,
To close on Tuesday night.
The Hunt Cup of 50 sous ; four year olds list 31b, five
12st, six and aged 12st 71b ; thorough bredslolb, winners
before starting of 30 sovs 41b, 50 71b, 80 101 b, 100 and
above 141 b extra; to be ridden by farmers, tradesmen,
or gentlemen, professionals and grooms 71b extra ; two
miles and a half, over eight hurdlos.
Nenpariel 6 yrs, Scrambler (h h) 6 yrs, Turner (h

Age st lb Age at lb
Queen of Trumps... a 9 0 Troubadour 5 7 0
Pantaloon ... ... 588 La Maudite (paid). 3 610
Gordian Knot .. 67 12 Bismarck ... ... 36 10
Her Ladyship ... 4 710 Laura 3 6 9
Confederate a 7 9 Bedford .„ 3 6 4
Sweet Anne 4 7 6 Lady Elizabeth ... 3 6 4
Crown Prince ... 4 7 6 VicaVersa... ... 3 6 4
Chapel Royal ... 47 4 Contract ... ... 6 2
Landlord ... ... 47 2 The Mite a 6 0
Barnabo ... 47 2 Torch ... ... 2 5 7
A Selling Stakes of 5 sovs each, with 40 added ; three year
olds Bst 21b, four lOst, five 10st 101 b, six and aged, list;
mares and geldings allowed 31b; winner to be sold fur
100 sovs; if entered for 80 sovs allowed 51b, GO 101 b, 40
141 b, 30 181 b; six furlongs. To close on Wednesday
night.
London, England, 1867-02-23

IMPERIAL PARLIAMENT

HOUSE OF LORDS—LAST EVENING.
The LORD C/LiNCELLOR took his seat on the woolsack
at five o'clock.

PETITIONS.

Lord LIFFORD laid a petition on the table from the
Presbyterian minister of the congregation of Conroy, in
Donegal, and also a petition from the see of Waterford.

ADDRESS OF CONGRATULATION.

The Earl of DERBY, in moving an address of congratu-
lation, said that all those wbo had the pleasure of know-
ing her Majesty knew the deep interest which her Ma-
jesty took in every member of her family, and also the
deep interest which the whole of the people of her
Majesty's dominions felt in any event affecting the
Royalefamily. Her Majesty, during the many years
which she Lad been Sovereign overthis realm, had exacted
from every one the greatest admiration for her private
virtues, and her public discharge of the duties
of her exalted position. In the present instance
the subject of congratulation to her Majesty
was peculiarly interesting. it was the confinement of the
Princess of Wales, and the birth of an infant princess.
(Hear, hear.) The Princess of Wales, over since she set
foot upon the shores of England, liad commanded the
sympathy and affection of the entire nation. (Hear,
hear.) It was, therefore, his most pleasing duty to
move "An humble address of congratulation to her Ma-
jesty on the birth of an infant Princess." (Hear, hear.)
Lord RUSSELL entirely coincided with the expres-
sions of sympathy that had just fallen from the noble
earl. _ _

Tho address of congratulation was then carried nem.
London, England, 1867-02-23

BRITISH ORPHAN ASYLUM, Mackenzie
Park, Slough, Bucks (formerly at Clapham-rise. In-
stituted 127.
PATRON—Mv Most Gracious MAJESTY the QUEEN.
AID t.) this In4titution will be gladly received by the
Secretary, at the Offices. No. 7:4, Cheapstde,

HENRY SYKES THORNTON, Treasurer.
THOMAS TILSON, J.P., Chairman of the Board.
STE 7' HEN REE I ) CATTLEY. M.A., Hon. Sec.
ALFRED MACKENZIE, Secretary.
London, England, 1867-02-23

HAY.

SMITHFIELD.—Meadow hay, £2 153 to £ 53; clover,
£4 Os to 15 10s; and straw, £1 16s to £2 63 per load.
Trade quiet.
CUMBERLAND.—Meadow hay, £3 Os to .£4 8s ; clover,
£4 Os to £5 lOs Od ; and straw, .£1 18s to £2 6s per load.
Demand inactive.

WIIITECHAPEL.—Meadow hay, £2 15s to £4 5s ; cloves,
£4 Os to £5 15s Od ; and straw, £1 16s to £2 16s per load.
A heavy inquiry.

LIVERPOOL COTTON MARKET,
(This Day.)

Market opons quiet, at about yesteiday's closing
rates. Sales probably 7,000 or 8,000 bales.

SO THAT MT RATHER LIKE IT !—A Cambridge
paper states that at a business meeting of the Cambridge
Union last week a proposal was made to exclude Mr. S win-
burne's poems from tho list of books recommended. for
purchase by the library committee. After some discussion,
_ _

it was carried by a large majority that tho book should re-
main on the list.

THE LATE MR. N. P. WILLIS.—The funeral of

tho late Mr. N. P. Willis took place on the 24th ult., at
Mount Auburn, when the following gentlemen acted as
pall-bearers : Professor Henry W. Longfellow, Dr.
S. G. Howe, Edmund Quincy, Esq., Professor Oli-er Wen-
dell Holmes, James Russell Lowell, Esq., James T. Fields,
Esq., E. P. Whipple, Esq., T. B. Aldrich, Esq., and 4r
Merritt Trimble, of New York.
London, England, 1867-08-15

P, G RO3VENOR-STREET, BOND-STREET.

"THE RUIN OF THE FEW IS THE GAIN OF THE MANY."
THE Panic of '66 and its consequent depression
of the Colonial Markets enables the "EAST INDIA
TEA COMVANY" to offer TEAS LOWER TITAN EVER.
Six Pounds of Good Tea for 68. 6d. can't be dear.
The Company's IiAISOWS by the Clipper Ships are really
delicious.
9, Great St. Helen's Churchyard, Bishopsgate-
street, Jan. 1, 1867.

SAUCE.—LEA and PERRINS'
WORCESTERSHIRESAUCE.
This deliciou' condiment, pronounced by c-mnolssenrs
"THE ONLY GOOD SAUCE,"
Is prepared solely by LEA and PERRINS.
The public sre respectfuliy ca”tioned against worthless
imitations, and should see that Lea and Yerrins' names are
on wrapper, label, bottle, and stopper.
ASK for LEA and PERRINS' SAUCE.
Sold wholesale and for export by the Proprietors, Wou-
°ester Messrs. Crosse and Blackwell; Messrs. Barclay and
Sons, London, &c. &o.; and by Lirooers and Oilmen uni-
versally.

GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY.
WEST DRAYTON SUMMER RACES,
MONDAY and TUESDAY, August 19th and 20th.
On the above days SPECIAL FAST TRAINS will
leave PADDINGTON for WEST DRAYTON at 12.10
and 1.0 p.m., returning from WEST DRAYTON after
the Races. Other Special Trains will also be run if re-
quired. Fares, there and back, 3s. 6d. and 2s. 3d.
ORDINARY TRAINS run frequently between LON-
DON and WEST DRAYTON.
For full particulars see band-bills.
J. GRIERSON, General Manager.
Paddington, August 12.

SALE OF HER MAJESTY'S GUN BOAT LOUISA.
CONTRACT DEPARTMENT, ADMIRALTY, SOMERSET
HOUSE, August 2, 1867.
THE COMMISSIONERS for EXECUTING
the OFFICE of LORD HIGH ADMIRAL of the
UNITED KINGDOM of GREAT BRITAIN and IRE
LAND do hereby give Notice, that on TUESDAY, the
2Y th instant, at Two o'clock, they will be ready to receive
sealed TENDERS for the PURCHASE of her Majesty's
Gunboat LOUISA, lying at Portsmouth, with her Engines
and Boilers, and the spare Gear and Fixtures mentioned in
the inventory thereof.
Catalogues and conditions of sale may be obtained here
and at her Majesty's Dockyard at Portsmouth.
Persons wishing to become purchasers must apply to the
Admiral Superintendent at H.M.'s Dockyard at Portsmouth
for notes of admission to view the Gunboat.
No Tender will be received after Two o'clock on the
day of treaty, nor will any be noticed unless the party at-
tends, or an agent for him duly authorised in writing to
make a deposit of £25 per cent. on the amount of the
Tender.
Every Tender must be addressed to the Secretary of the
Admiralty, and bear in the left-hand corner the words
" Tender fcr ll.M.'s Gunboat Louisa," and must also be
delivered at the Department of the Storekeeper-General,
Admiralty, Somerset house.
By order,
ANTONIO BRADY,
Registrar of Contracts and Public Securities.
London, England, 1867-08-15

MALTON.

Bab at the Bowster gelding and Betrayal worked
smartly together, while May Morn and The Marquis
gelding did the same. The Lapidist's dam filly and
Kilkenny's dam filly had a capital gallop of a little
over a mile thrice, both going free and well, espe-
cially the latter. John Scott was busy with his
Stockton and York nags. After cantering, West-
wick, Taraban, and Klarinska were sent a couple
of three-parts-speed gallops of a mile and a half
each. Southminster was set to lead Merry and
Wise, Viscount, Thankful, and Booty some nice
striding gallops of a mile and a quarter; then, of ter
walking a short time, they wound up a similar dis-
tance at a sharp pace, all going free and well.
London, England, 1867-08-15

VIOLENT STORM•

During the previous two or three days the wea-
ther has been excessively hot, the mercury in the
thermometer in exposed positions rising to 115 deg.,
or fever heat. Even in the shade and the coldest
part of the city the quicksilver rose as high as 90
deg. Fahrenheit. Yesterday afternoon, whilst the
heat was the most oppressive, the late Admiral
Fitzroy's glass indicated, even in London, that
within 12 hours a violent storm of lightning and
thunder might be expected. This turned out to be
quite correct, for at the prognosticated time, almost
to a minute, faint sheets of lightning became visible,
and the same increased in intensity, when heavy peal
after peal of thunder followed, and the rag'
commenced falling in torrents, inundating the ex-
cavations for the new sewers on the Surrey side
of
the river, so as to deprive the men of at least a day 10
work. In the south-eastern district, a few miles
from town, the railway guards describe the storm to
have resembled a perfect tempest, and many of the
hop plantations were inundated to the extent Of
between two and three feet. Several small craft
riding in the river Thames and the Pool were filled
with water. One boat was struck by lightning 0°
the northern coast, and out of three of a crew 00°
was killed. About 10 o'clock this morning the raia
partially ceased, and the storm has had the effect et
cooling the air and making it more healthy.

A Cabinet Council was held 3 esterday at the
official residence of the First Lord of the Treasury, 11,
Downing-street. The Ministers present were—the .Ear'
of Derby, the Lord Chancellor, the Duke of MarlborotigilA'
the Earl of Mulmesbury, the Right Hon. G. Hardy,
L it
Stanley, the Duke of Buckingham, Sir J. Pakington, Stt
S. Northcote, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, the
lion. H. T. L. Corry, the Duke of Richmond, Lord
Jobe
Manners, and the Right Hon. Spencer H. Walpole.
THE MINISTERIAL WHITEBAIT DI NNER.—YeSte"
day her Majesty's Ministers celebrated the approaching
close of the session by the customary dinner at Mr. Quar;
termaine's, the Ship, Greenwich, under the presidencY °
the Attorney-General. Covers were laid for fitty.
rd
party embarked from the Houses of Parli meat on boa
one of the Citizen steamboats, arriving at Greenwich-Pier
about 7 o'clock.
DEATH OF THE EARL OF MAYO.—It is announced
that the death of the Earl of Mayo took place on Tuesday,
the 13th, after a protracted illness. His lordship was
in 1797, and married in P2O Anae Charlotte, only
daughter of John Jocelyn, Esq., and had issue seven son!
and one daughter. The family honours devolve on Lor:
Naas, Chief Secretary for Ireland, who married, in 184 ,_
Blanche, third daughter of Col. Wyndham, of Petworta.
Park, Sussex, since created Lord Leconfield.
THE HOME OFFICE.—We undentand that the
Hon. Adolphus Liddell, Q.C., has been appointed Under-
Secretary at the Home Office on the resignation of
t"
Right Hon. Horatio Waddiugton, who has fated that aUe
for nearly twenty years.
London, England, 1867-08-15

when the prisoner gave me £lO in sovereigns, some
of which were Australian. I gave /5 of the money
to Zellman after we' had left the publichouse. I
saw the prisoner again on the following Tuesday,•
between 9 and 10 in the evening, in the Eagle
publichouse, and told him the plate would not be
ready until the end of the week. He said he was
very sorry, as the fourth party was getting very
suspicious, owing to the delay. Nothing more
took place on that occasion. On S Lturday, the
29th, I saw the prisoner again at my house. He was
then alone. I showei him the plate, and he com-
plained that sufficient of th) engraving had not
been done. He sail he s'tenl,l ❑ot wait to see tha
plate again until tha mi 1 lle of tha week. Ze.ll-
- was not then with him. The reason he
assigned for not wanting it again until the middle
of the week was that the oth ;r party had gone to
Glasgow, and would not return until then. Ile
also said he had written for a new note, as the
one I had was diflisralt to decipher. At that time
I had not baguu to work on the other plate. I
next saw the prisoner on the 3d of July, about
one in the afternoon, in Tottenham-court-road,
where I met him and Zellman by appointment.
I then told the prisoner I had the plate to show him,
and we went with him and Zellman to a publichouse
in Holborn to show it to them. There I produced
the plate from my pocket, and showed it to the
prisoner, Zellman being present. He seemed satis-
fied with the progress made in it.

At this stage the examination of the witness was
suspended, and the Lord Mayor remanded the pri-
soner until Thursday next, Aug. 22.
London, England, 1867-08-15

TO THE EDITOR OF THE TIMES.

Sir,—The following heartrending account of the
present position of these long-suffering people,whose
cry has been ringing in the ears of the British Go-
vernment and nation for the last two years and a
half, appears to be more hopeless than ever. Can-
not you, sir, rouse the sympathies of the English
nation to at least make an attempt to rescue them ?
I am thankful to say that I have not failed to make
known their case to my utmost, officially and other-

LA TEST INTELLIGENCE.

(REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.)

ITALY.

FLORENCE, Aug. 14 (Evening.)

Signor Rattazzi leaves this evening for Valdiou,
to obtain the Royal signature to the Church Pro-
perty Bill.

FRANKFORT.

FRANKFORT, Aug. 15.

An extensive fire broke out at two o'clock this
morning in the Cathedral in this town, by which
the entire sacristy and some adjacent buildings
were burnt to the ground. Three lives were lost.

TILE DANUBIAN PRINCIPALITIES.

BUCHAREST, Aug. 14.

In consequence of the withdrawal of M. Bratiano,
all the other Ministers have tendered their resigna-
tions, which have been accepted by Prince Charles.

AUSTRIA.

VIENNA, August 15.

The Austrian members of the Austro-Hungarian
Conference for the settlement of common affairs
propose that Austria should contribute 66 2-3 per
cent., and Hungary 33 1-3 per cent. to the public
expenditure. The Hungarian members propose
that the share of Hungary should be only 25
per cent.

It is asserted that an interview between the
Emperor of Austria and the King of Prussia is con-
templated. This interview is to take place at
Carlsbad, on the return of the Emperor of Austria
from Paris.

HUNGARY.

PESTII, Aug. 15.

General Klapka arrived here yesterday. He
avoided the ovations which bad been prepared for
him.

The proportion of the public expenditure to be
covered by Hungary will, it is believed, amount to
25 per cent. on the total present expenditure of the
Empire.
London, England, 1867-08-15

P. GROSVENOR-STREET, BOND-STREET.

"THE RUIN OF THE FEW IS THE GAIN OF 111 E MANY."
THE Panic of '66 and its consequent depression
of the Colonial Markets enables the "EAST INDIA
T COMV kNY" to offer TLS kS LOWER. THAN EVER.
Six Pounds W.' Good Tea for 6s. 6d. can't be dear.
The Company's KAISOWS by the Clipper Ships are really
delicious.
9, Great St. Helen's Churchyard, Bishopsgate-
street, Jan. 1, 1867.

SAUCE.—LEA and PERRINS'
WORCESTERSHIRE SAUCE.
This delicion' condiment, Di onounced by ennnoissenrs
"THE ONLY GOOD SIUCE,"
Is prepared solely by LEA and PERRINS.
The public are respectfully ca,itioned against worthless
Imitations, and should see that Lea and rerrins' names are
on wrapper, label, bottle, and s: opper.
ASK for LEA and PERRINS' SAUCE.
Sold wholesale and for export by the Proprietors, Wor-
cester: Messrs. Crosse and Blackwell; Messrs. Barclay and
Sons, London, to. &C.; and by Grocers and Oilmen Ifni-
....
versally.

pREAT WESTERN RAILWAY.
WEST DRAYTON SUMMER RACES,
MONDAY and TUESDAY, August 19th and 20th.
On the above days SPECIAL FAST TRAINS will
leave PADDINGTON for WEST DRAYTON et 12.10
and 1.0 p.m., returning from WEST DRAYTON after
the Races. Other Special Trains will also be run if re-
quired. Fares, there and back, 3s. 6d. and 2s. 3d.
ORDINARY TRAINS run frequently between LON-
DON and WEST DRAYTON.
For full particulars see hand-bills.
J. GRIERSON, General Manager.
Paddington, August 12.

SALE OF HER MAJESTY'S GUN BOAT LOUISA.
CONTRACT DEPARTMENT, ADMIRALTY, SOMERSET
HOUSE, August 2, 1867.
riIHE COMMISSIONERS for EXECUTING
A. the OFFICE of LORD HIGH ADMIRAL of the
UNITED KINGDOM of GREAT BRITAIN and IRE-
LAND do hereby give Notice, that on TUESDAY, the
2rth instant, at Two o'clock, they will be ready to receive
sealed TENDERS far the PURCHASE of her Majesty's
Gunboat LOUISA, lying at Portsmouth, with her Engines
and Boilers, and the spare Gear and Fixtures mentioned in
the inventory thereof.
Catalogues and conditions of sale may be obtained here
and at her Majesty's Dockyard at Portsmouth.
Persons wishing to become purchasers must apply to the
Admiral Superintendent at H.M.'s Dockyard at Portsmouth
for notes of admission to view the Gunboat.
No Tender will be received after Two o'clock on the
day of treaty, nor will any bo noticed unless the party at--
tends, or an agent for him duly authorised in writing to
make a deposit of £25 per cent. on the amount of the
Tender.
Every Tender must be addressed to the Secretary of the
Admiralty, and bear in the left-hand corner the words
" Tender fcr H.M.'s Gunboat Louisa, and and must also be
delivered at the Department of the Storekeeper-General,
Admiralty, Somerset House.
By order,
ANTONIO BRADY,
Registrar of Contracts and Public Securities.
London, England, 1867-08-15

ILSLEY.

On Tuesday T. S. Dawson's lot were out as usual
on their private ground. Dover gave Lord Lyon
two nice brisk canters of a mile and a quarter, and
Achievemen t had a breather of a mile, and another
of nearly two miles, going free and well. Carlowrie,
Sweet Kate, Malay, Rouge Rose, and Molly had
a couple of canters of half a mile or so.
London, England, 1867-08-15

other persons supposed to be connected with rob- '
beries at the Exhibition. About a month ago a
chronometer, worth 2,500 fr., was stolen from the
Swiss department. It has been traced, and
the thief has been arrested. lle is a
Persian. It seems hard that a Persian
should rob a Swiss, but this Exhibition
seems to be international in various senses of the
word. According to report, English pickpockets
have displayed their industry to a remarkable extent.
The Persian was arrested in his native costume,
which is more picturesque than his antecedents are
honest. Ile tried to sell the chronometer to a watch-
maker, and the owner was traced by the number it
bore. The attempt to sell the watch, therefore,
proved to be very ill-timed.
The heat continues intense, and very oppressive.
The thermometer to-day was higher than yesterday.
All promises favourably for the Emperor's fete to-
morrow, which will be the most splendil on record.
In Paris to-day nothing else is talked of or thought
of. Everything possible has been done by the au-
thorities to add to its splendour and attraction.

711 E ABYSSINIAN CAP 7 IVES.
London, England, 1867-08-15

NE\VMIIIKET.

After his good day's work on Tuesday, Hermit
did nothing beyond healthy exercise on Wednesday
morning, but he was looking fresh and well; his
stable companions, Bertie, Blinkhoolie, Mail Train,
Clarice, and Edgbaston, again went a two mile
gallop. Hayhoe sent Lothario, Callihan, and Water
Cure a long slow gallop ; Suffolk, with the other
nags mentioned on Tuesday, doing the same amount
of work. Front Lord Stamford's, Collina,
minster, and Archimedes galloped at a good pace.
London, England, 1867-08-15

Per albs. to sink th 4) offal.

sdsd a d s d
Crse & inf. beasts... 3 2 3 4 Pine crs-wool sheep 4 4 4 6
Second quality do ..3 6 4 0 Prime S'thdown do t 8 4 10
Prime large oxen ..4 2 4 6 Large coarse calves 4 0 4 a
Prime Scuts. dpc....4 8 4 10 Prime small do t 10 5 4
Crse. and int. sheep. 3 2 3 4 Large hugs .3 4 3 10
Second quality do ..3 6 4 2 Sinai! porkers 4 0 4 4
Lamb....4s 6d to 5, Ga.
Suckling calves, 22s to 21s ; and quarter old-store pigs, 23s
to 26s each.

Head of stock on sale.
Total supply. Foreign supply.
Beasts
Cows. .. Cows.
Sheep and lambs 8,6,0 Sheep and I.4nbs
Calves 4OO Ca Yes 220
Pigs 212 i Pio 3)

(r., unrt titular.

HER MAJESTY, &c•

OSBORNE, Aug. 14.

The Queen and Princess Louise drove out yes-
terday afternoon, and her Majesty walked in the
grounds this morning, accompanied by her Royal
Highness.

The Prince of Wales presided, yesterday fore-
noon, at a meeting of the governors of the Welling-
ton College, at the New Palace, Westminster.

The Princess of Wales drove out in the after-
noon, attended by the Hon. Mrs. Hardiuge.

THE PRINCE AND PRINCESS OF WALES.—Their
Royal Highnesses the Prince and Princess of Wales are
expected to leave Marlborough-house to-morrow for
Wiesbaden. The Prince and Princess will drive to Wool-
wich, whero their Royal Highnesses will embark on board
the yacht and steam clown the river en route for the Con-
tinent.

VISIT OF THE ARCHDUKE OF AUSTRIA TO WIND-
Soit.—Yesterday morning the Archduke Francis Charles
of Austria and attendants arrived at Windsor by the 10.30
a.m. train of the Great Western Railway from Paddington.
The Archduke was conducted over all the private and
State apartments of the Castle, and afterwards visited St.
George's Chapel. The Archduke having breakfasted at
the White Hart Hotel, was afterwards driven in one of her
Majesty's open pony carriages to the Prince Consort's
model farm at Frogmore, the Royal gardens in the Home
Park, and over several private drives in the Great Park.
Returning to Windsor at 3.15 p.m., the Archduke and suite
left immediately by the ordinary train for Paddington.
London, England, 1867-08-15

they do not threaten, directly or indirectly, molest,
obstruct, or make a breach of contract, this meeting
is of opinion that the leaders of the tailors now on
strike never sanctioned or recognised any conduct

on the part of their fellow-workmen contrary to the
above statute; and further declares its opinion that
picketing is a legal means of putting the privileges
of the above law in force, and that the members of
committee now under trial for alleged conspiracy
are entitled to the sympathy and support of their
fellow-workmen." This was seconded by Mr Scanes,
a tin-plate worker, and was carried unanimously.
A. vote of thanks to the chairman terminated the
proceedings, which were very unanimous through-
out in all matters of opinion, but they were inter-
rupted several times by intoxicated men, who, it
seemed from their expressions, were some of the
tailors on strike.
London, England, 1867-08-15

Four ran.

THORNABY SELLING PLATE.
The Thornaby Selling Plato of 50 sovs (handicap); the
winner to be sold for 50 sovs. Five furlongs.
Roderick Random 1
Paleface
Derwent

Six ran.
ELTON JUVENILE STAKES.
The Elton Juvenile Stakes (handicap) of 5 says each, 2 ft,
with 50 added; winnors of any race after Aug. 7 (at
noon) 51b, of one of the value of 100 sovs 71b, or of one
of the value of 200 sovs 101 b extra (extreme penalty).
Five furlongs.
Camillo .....

Poggua
Bro. to Ariel
Eight rau.

OXFORD RACES—TiIIs DAY.
PORT MEADOW PLATE.

Knight of St. Michael
The Squire
Gretna 3

Aug. 12, at 9 a.m., Selim and Little liana, out of the Wen:-
lock Stakes at Wenlock.
Aug. 12, at 9 a.m., Little Hark, out of Oxford engage-
ments.
Aug. 12, at 9 a.m., Staponhill, out of all engagements, in
Mr. Halford's name.
Aug. 12, abDut 0.10 p.m. Rodomonte, out of the Cesare-
witch.

Aug. 12, at 0.50 p.m., Porter's Knot and Bagpipe, out of
engagements for week ending Aug. 17.
Aug. 12, at 1.10 p.m.; Gomera and Europa, out of Stock-
ton engagements.
Aug. 12, at 2.40 p.m., Prima Donna, out of the Betting
- Stand plate at Egham.
Aug. .12, at 2.10 p.m., Lord Waldegrave, out of the
Stewards' plate at Dover.
Aug. 12, at 4 10 p.m., Aurifera, out of all engagements
this year.
Aug 13, at 9 a.m., Tibthorpe, out of Egham engagements.
Aug. 13, at 9 a.m., Bortie and Narino, out of the Stewards'
Plate at Dover.
Aug. 13, at 11 6 a.m., Little Ben, out of Wolverhampton,
Egham, and Oxford eugageinentA.
Aug. 14, at 9 a.m., Morning Star, out of the Nursery, at

Oxford.
Aug. 14, at 9 a.m., Clarina, out of all engagements at
West Drayton.
Aug. 14, at 9 a.m., Mischief, out of the Surrey and Middle-
sex stakes at Egham.
Aug. 14, at 9 a.m., Paxton, out of all engagements at
Stockton.
Aug. 14, at 2.15 p.m., Mischief, out of all handicaps for
which the weights have boen published.
Aug. 14, at 7 p.m., Day roll, out of the Town Plate at
Dover.

JOIIN STIRK,
25, WELLINGTON-STREET, STRAND,
Executes Commissions on all the races to any amount*

The full market odds laid.
Price list daily.

MR. GEO. WEBB executes commissions, by letter only,
at his residence, 125, Queen's-crescent, Haverstock-hill,
and has lists posted daily at the City Arches ; also through
his Agent, Mr. F. Butler, near Meux's Brewery. No con-
nection with any other person using the same name.
London, England, 1867-08-15

VIOLENT STORM•

During the previous two or three days the VA'
ther has been excessively hot, the mercury in the
thermometer in exposed positions rising to 115 deg. 9
or fever heat. Even in the shade and the coldest
part of the city the quicksilver rose as high as 90
deg. Fahrenheit. Yesterday afternoon, whilst the
heat was the most oppressive, the late Admiral
Fitzroy's glass indicated, even in London, that
within 12 hours a violent storm of lightning and
thunder might be expected. This turned out to 130
quite correct, for at the prognosticated time, almost
to a minute, faint sheets of lightning became visible,
and the same increased in intensity, when heavy Peal
after peal of thunder followed, and the rain
commenced falling in torrents, inundating the °lc;
cavations for the new sewers on the Surrey side °'
the river, so as to deprive the men of at least a daY''s
work. ln the south-eastern district, a few rail°
from town, the railway guards describe the storm 00
have resembled a perfect tempest, and many of tb,
hop plantations were inundated to the extent 01;
between two and three feet. Several small cratba
riding in the river Thames and the Pool were fille.,
with water. One boat was struck by lightning °73
the northern coast, and out of three of a crew 013.0
was killed. About 10 o'clock this morning the 01
partially ceased, and the storm has had the effect °I
cooling the air and making it more healthy.

A Cabinet Council was held 3 esterday at
official residence of the First Lord of the Treasurit
3
l
Downing-street. The Ministers present were—the 14,-
of Derby, the Lord Chancellor, the Duke of Marlbolos-ci
the Earl of Malmesbury, the Right Hon. G. Hardy, 1-'°cr,e.
Stanley, the Duke of Buckingham, Sir J. Pakington,
S. Northcote, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, the li
"--
t,
Hon. 11. T. L. Corry, the Duke of Richmond, Lora P
Manners, and the Right Hon. Spencer H. Walpole.
THE MINISTERIAL WHITEBAIT DlNNER._,yeSte'
day her Majesty's Ministers celebrated the aP10°°,„,.5
close of the session by the customary dinner at 7.11 r.
°
termaine's, the Ship, Greenwich, under the presidencY
the Attorney-General. Covers wero laid for ffity•
d
party embarked from the Houses of Pal-R:111mA oleo 0a.1,:r
one of the Citizen steamboats, arriving at Greenw-Pi-
about 7 o'clock. • „are
li
a
DEATH OF THE EARL OF MAYO.—It is annou,---
that the death of the Earl of Mayo took place on Tnesb
as
only
in Win
the 13th, after a protracted illness. His lordship
in 1797, and married in 1820 Anne Charlotte,
daughter of John Jocelyn, Esq., and had issue seven ona
and one daughter. The family honours devolve on
Lons,
Naas. Chief Secretary for Ireland, who married, in 150
,4
Blanche, third daughter of Col. Wyndham, of Petw rvp
Park, Sussex, since created Lord Leconfield.
THE HOME OFFICE.—WO understand that
tYn
Hon. Adolphus Liddell, Q.C., has been appointed d.e,
thre.
Secretary at the Home Office on the resignation of
_ 014 ctil_we
Right Hon. Horatio Waddington, who has faid that
for nearly twenty years
London, England, 1867-08-15

HAY.

SMITHFIELD--Meadow hay, £3 Os Od to £4 15s; clover,
£4 Os Od to £5 15s Od; and straw, £2 to £2 6s per load.
A good supply.
CUMBERLAND—Meadow hay, £3 Os Od to £4 15s ; clover,
£4 Os Od to £5 17s 6d; and straw, £2 to £2 6s per load.
Trade slow.
WHITECHAFEL —Meadow hay, £3 Os to £4 lOs ; clover,
£4 Os Od to £5 17s 6A ; and straw, £2 to £2 6d per load.
A moderate demand.
New hay is quotod at £2 lOs to £3 15s ; and new clover
£3 to £4 10s.

CRYSTAL PALACE.—The now popular game o:
La Cr:;sse will be again played at the Crystal VY,laco to.
morrow evening.
London, England, 1867-08-15

WESTMINSTEIL

ALLEGED VIOLENT ASSAULTS BY A FOREIGN
SERVANT.—SiIas Silas, butler to Major Champagne,
of Belgrave-cottage, Eaton-square, was charged on
a warrant with assaulting Ellen Ingrain, the Major's
housemaid. _ _ _

The housemaid said that the Major and Mrs.
Champagne went to Ryde last week, and left the
prisoner, herself, and the cook at home. On Mon-
day from 2 till 11 o'clock she was left in charge of
the house, and when he came home at 11 he ordered
her to bed ; she said she wanted to go and get her
supper beer, and went out for that purpose ; when
she returned she knocked and rang, and was net
admitted by the prisoner, and she then opened the
door with a latch-key belonging to a friend of the
major's. The prisoner called her into his bedroom
and asked her why she had opened the door; she ex-
plained, and he threw her out of his room and kicked
her. On the Tuesday the major discharged
her, and on the same evening she went to get her
boxes, and while in the house the prisoner tried to
throw her over the banisters, and said he would kill
her. She then applied for a warrant, he having
again assaulted her.
Prisoner, who is evidently a Greek, said be had
been in Major Champagne's service seven years.
On the Monday Ingrain was drunk, and had a man
in the house. his master had left him in charge of
the house, and he wished to see all was right. He
denied the assault ; said the complainant, being
drunk, fell down; and that on the Monday he did
not assault her. She had brought the house into

disgrace.
In reply to Mr. Arnold, the complainant admitted
that part of the Major's brandy was gone, and that
her brother-in-law was at the door.
Mr. Arnold adjourned the warrant till Saturday,
for the attendance of the Major and cook, and al-
lowed the prisoner to go at large on his own recog-
nisances.

NOT E 6

FROM
TRAIN ING QUARTERS.

MIDDLEHAM.

Perseverance is turned out of training. Paxton
has been sold and left Middleham, and Deceit is
also sold.

MALTON.

Bab at the Bowater gelding and Betrayal worked
smartly together, while May Morn and The Marquis
gelding did the same. The Lapidist's dam filly and
Kilkenny's dam filly had a capital gallop of a little
er. John Scott was busy with his
nags. After cantering, `Vest-
wick, vtoe over kat
tohne milea thrice,lnadttYork going free and well, espe-
ciallywick, Taraban, and Klarinska were sent a couple
of three-parts-speed gallops of a mile and a half
each. Southminster was set to lead Merry and
Wise, Viscount, Thankful, and Booty some nice
striding gallops of a mile and a quarter; then, ar
walking a short time, they wound up a similar dis
tance at a sharp pace, all going free and well.
London, England, 1867-08-15

A ssrrs.

Amount invested in fixed mortgages £1,352,448 3 5
Do. do., decreased mortgages 191,919 8 2
Do. do., reversions 585,972 10 7
Do. do., funded securities 347,502 11 11
Do. do., temporary securities
Current into est on the above investments 28,987 3 3
Casb and bills „ ... 27,207 17 10
Advanced on security of the company's
policies 148,572 3 8
Agents' balances
Sundry accounts 43,175 3 11
Value of re-assurances
Value of premiums

£7,486,280 6 9

Deducting the sums payable on demand, or at an
early maturity, it will be found that the realised
assets above set forth amount to £2,897,856 10s.
31., and the proprietors will observe that of this
amount £177,680, their paid-up capital, is set
apart exclusively for them, £1,738,661 163. 6d.,
exclusively for the policy-holders, and £981,514
13s. 9d. for both. This last item forms the
provision for the present bonus ; and the accumu-
lating for future bonuses and expenses, and it is
recommended accordingly that £208,774 be now
appropriated for immediate distribution, leaving
£772,740 133. 9d. to accumulate, and also to meet
the reductions of premium in respect of the policies
transferred by the National Mercantile Assurance•
Society, the first of which reductions, it may be re-
membered, is to take place in 1868. The share of
the present distribution pertaining to the proprietors
will be paid to them, with the dividend, early in
October. The portion to be allotted to the policy
holders will be determined as quickly as possible,
and notices of the addition made in each case de-
spatched to them ; but this process will necessarily
occupy considerable time. Meanwhile, some idea
may be formed of the amount of these reversinuary
additions by an examination of the subjoined table,
which exhibits them in the instance of assurances 20
years old, effected on lives of various ages at com-
mencement of the risk :

ADDITIONS TO THE SUM OF £l,OOO ASSURED UNDER EAGLE

POLICIES OF 20 YEARS' STANDING

Age
at Entry.

Additions prior
to 1867.

Additions now
made.
London, England, 1867-08-15

EAGLE INSURANCE COMPANY.

The annual meeting of the shareholders in this
company was held at the offices, Milton Chambers,
Ludgate-hill, on Friday afternoon last, the 9th inst•
—Mr. George Russell, chairman of the company, in
the chair. The advertisement convening the meet-
ing was read, and also the directors' report, which
was as follows :
"The report which the directors have now to
make to the proprietors has reference not only to
the progress of the company during the past year,
but also to the more importatit consideration of its
financial conditim at the close of another quin-
quennium, and of the long term of 6) years from
the date of its establishment. As regards the pro-
gress of the company during the year, it may be
sufli.:ient to state that the ordinary receipts and
payments have been augmented by those of another
small assurance society, the business of which has
been transferred to the Eagle in this interval. Thus
the total premiums received have been £397,533,
and the interest from investments, £123,352; whilst,
on the other hand, the claims on decease of lives
assured have amounted to £307,016, and the ex-
penses of management to £16,920--this last sum
including £3,909, which will, for the most part,
now ce.tse. An exception to this general augmen-
tation is to be found in the case of the premiums on
new assurances, which have amounted to £15,401,
a less sum than they reached in the foregoing year.
Adverting now to the result of the quinquennial in-
vestigation, which has been in progress for several
months, and which has been conducted with all due
care and circumspection, it appears from the actu-
ary's statement that there were in force on the 30th
June last the following policies, viz.:-16,882 par-
ticipating, assuring with additions, £9,305,962,
and paying premiums amounting to £274,517 per
annum ; and 4,096 non-participating, assuring
£3,709,743, and paying premiums amounting to
£112,319 per annum. The total amount assured
in these two classes—viz., £13,015,705, together
with some annuities, is found, by the minute
and laborious processes used in such investi-
gations, to involve an immediate liability of
£6,244,830. The total annual premium receiv-
able—viz, £386,836—is shown, by the like pro-
cesses, to be now worth £4,506,168, or nearly 12
years' purchase. The net liability arising under
theselarge items, viz., £1,738,662, is included in
the following statement, which has been verified by
the auditors, and which comprises all the realised
and unrealised assets of the company, and also all
claims against it, immediate or remote :

£3,533 7 6
London, England, 1867-08-15

EAGLE INSURANCE COMPANY.

The annual meeting of the shareholders in this
company was held at the offices, Milton Chambers,
Ludgate-hill, on Friday afternoon last, the 9th inst.
—Mr. George Russell, chairman of the company, in
the chair. The advertisement convening the meet-
ing was read, and also the directors' report, which
was as follows :
"The report which the directors have now to
make to the proprietors has reference not only to
the progress of the company during the past year,
but also to the more important consideration of its
financial condition at the close of another quin-
quennium, and of the long term of 60 years from
the date of its establishment. As regards the pro-
gress of the company during the year, it may be
sufficient to state that the ordinary receipts and
payments have been augmented by those of another
small assurance society, the business of which has
been transferred to the Eagle in this interval. Thus
the total premiums received have been £397,533,
and the interest from investments, £123,352; whilst,
on the other hand, the claims on decease of lives
assured have amounted to £307,046, and the EX-
penses of management to £16,920—this last sum
including £3,909, which will, for the most part,
now cease. An exception to this general augmen-
tation is to be found in the case of the premiums on
new assurances, which have amounted to £15,401,
a less stun than they reached in the foregoing year.
Adverting now to the result of the quinquennial in-
vestigation, which has been in progress for several
months, and which has been conducted with all due
care and circumspection, it appears from the actu-
ary's statement that there were in force on the 30th
June last the following policies, viz. :-16,882 par-
ticipating, assuring with additions, £9,305,962,
and paying premiums amounting to £274,517 per
annum ; and 4,096 non-participating, assuring
£3,709,743, and paying premiums amounting to
£112,319 per annum. The total amount assured
in these two classes—viz., £13,015,705, together
with some annuities, is found, by the minute
and laborious processes used in such investi-
gations, to involve an immediate liability of
£6,244,830. The total annual premium receiv-
able—viz, £386,836—is shown, by the like pro-
cesses, to be now worth £4,506,168, or nearly 12
years' purchase. The net liability arising under
these large items, viz., £1,738,662, is included in
the following statement, which has been verified by
the auditors, and which comprises all the realised
and unrealised assets of the company, and also all
claims against it, immediate or remote :
LIABILITIES.
Interest due to proprietors £3,533 7 6
Claims on decease of lives assured, and
additions thereto, unpaid
Sundry accounts 21,947 16 11
Value of sums assured
0 0 0
Proprietors' fund £177,68
Surplus fund
--£1,159,194 13 9

£7,186,280 6 9