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The Sun.
London, England, 1866-12-28

ripHE ART-JOURNAL.
con VIENCEMENT OF A NEW VOLUME.
The publishers purpose issuing with the ART-
JOURNAL, for 1867, an ILLUSTRATED CATA-
LOGUE of the PARIS EXHIBITION, the price of
which will not be increased. Each Monthly Part will con-
tain about 100 Engravings, from the productions of the
most renowned Art-Manufacturers of the World. The
Work will be Dedicated, by gracious permission, to the
Emperor of the French, and will be edited by Mr. S. C.
F.S.A.
The Part for January, now ready (price 2s. 6d.), con.-
tains :—Line Engravings—" Florizel and Perdita," after
C. R. Leslie, R.A. ; " The Signal," after J. Phillip, R.A.;
" The Spirit of Love and Truth," after J. Edwards. Li-
terary Contributions—" The Knights of the Middle Ages,"
by Rev. E. L. Cutts, 8.A., illustrated; "Production of
Natural Colours by Photography," by A. Clftudet ; "Mo-
dern Painters of Belgium—Guillaume Koller," by J. Daf-
fornei illustrated; "A Memory of the Rev. Sydney Smith,'
by Mr. and Mrs. S. C. Hall, &c. &c.
*** Intending Subscribers are respectfully requested to
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London: Virtue and Co., 26, Ivy-lane, E.C.

THE OCEAN ST. LEGEIt of 1866.—What
Lord Lyon was to his owner was the Titei.ing to her
Ca.,tain, viz., winner of the race, having distanced ,11 com-
petitors, as the KAS r INDIA TEA. CONEL'AN Y have in-
garish y done in their choi e and ss!e of fine new season's
teas, now selling at importer's prices. Warehouses-9, Great
St. Helen's-churchyard.
London, England, 1866-12-28

MAILS DUE.

Liistralla and New Zealand, via Southampton..— Jan. lg.
Ditto, via Marseilles Jan. 13.
Brazil and Capa Verde. by British packet Jan. 4.
Ditto, by French packet
Cape of Good Hope, Ascension, and St. Helena D -8.
China. Penang. and Singapore. via Sou:hampton Jan 3.
Ditto, via Marseilles . Dec 2
Faikland Islands

Gibraltar, via Southampton Dea. 29.
India (Calcutta), and Ceylon, via Southampton... Jan 3
Ditto, via Maraeilles
India (Bombay), via Southampton. Dec. 'z9-
Ditto, via ilarseitles .. . Jan. 7
Malta, Egypt, and Aden, via Southampton Dec. 29.
Ditto, via Marseilles Dee. 28.
liauritius, via Southampton
Ditto, via Marnell:e 3 Jan. 19.
Newfoundland
Portugal
Ditto, by private ship to Lisbon
United States and British North America, by Bri-
tish packet. ... Jan 2.
Ditto, by United States packet, via Southamp-
ton

Ditto, via Cork

Ditto, by Canadian packet, via Londonderry ~Ppc s
Tnt of S.fri,:,a, Madeira, a.ul l'euerillt) Jan. 3
West Indies and Pacific (except Bahamas and
Honduras) Doc. 20

!Jabal:m.4, via New Y ork. Jan 1
Cuba ald Mexico

Bermuda, via Halifax Jan. la.

Births.

GONNE —0 n the 21st inst., at Manor House, Tonghani, the
wife of Capt. Gonne, 17th Lancers, of a daughter.
Goocu—On the 21st inst., at Dover, the wife of Capt. Cl'

C. Gooch, Paymaster 44th Regiment, of a daughter.
RosE—On the 20th ult., at Gondah, Oudh, the wife of
Major J. S. Rose, Deputy-Commissioner, of a daughter.
Marriages.
NATHAN—PIAZZA—On the 16th inSt., at Florence, genii
A. Nathan, son of the late M. Nathan, Esq., of Myddel-,
ton-square, to Caroline, eldest daughter of G. Piazza, C'E
Florence.
STUART—TAYLOH—OH the 24th Oct., at Pietermaritzburg;
Natal, Martians Stuart, Esq., to Mary, only daughter 01
the late David Taylor, Esq., of Highbury, London.

Deaths.
ADAMS—On the 17th inst., at Great Malvern, Rcar-Admiral
John Adams, aged 73.
BIRCH—On the 24th inst., at Wretham, Norfolk, IVYrI6
Birch, Esq., aged 86.
IN ES—On the 23d inst., at Brighton, John Mair Inn°,
Esq., aged 73.
WisKlN—On the 24th inst., at 90, East India Dock-road,
A. K. Wiskin, Esq., aged 68.
Wvxcll—On the 21st inst., at Tunbridge-wells,
Charlotte)
the wife of the Rev. Henry Wynch, aged 77.

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London, England, 1866-12-28

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London, England, 1866-12-28

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ON SATURDAY, the 29th of December, will
bo published, at No. 112, Strand, "THE WEST-
MINSTER GAZETTE," a new Catholic Weekly Paper,
supported by a large number of known and approved
writers. Its two main objects are, first, tho exposition of
Catholic principles on all those great questions—ecclesias-
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truthful statement of facts as to tha condition, political and
religious, of Catholicism in the various countries of Europe.
Foreign writers of note inFrance, Italy, Germany, Austria,
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" The Westminster Gazette." The true interests of Ireland,
its struggles for its unquestionable rights as a Catholic
nation to a Catholic system of Education, shall be dis-
cussed always in a spirit free from the prejudice or passion
of mere political partisanship. An important feature of
the New Paper will be the large space especially allotted
to reviews of books, both English and foreign, non-
Catholic as well as Catholic.

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Single copies, 5d.. ; stamped, Gd.
London, England, 1866-12-28

WESTON'S GRAND MUSIC HALL,
II 0 LBORT.

Sole Proprietors, SWEASEY and HOLLAND.

Grand Selection from Auber's Opera of " MASA-
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dances, and Irish aneedoteli,' under the direction of Pat
Corti. A new and original overture composed and ar-
ranged expressly for the above minstrels by Mr. IL Baker.
Comic—Arthur Lloyd's new song "Borachio, Pestachio,
Lablachio, Moustachlo, and the Roly Poly Eye,"—Jolly
Nash, Georgina Smithson, Miss Fanc,ourt, Paddy Fannin,
Patrick Sellers, and Harry and Kattie King ; and Pio
Watkini, the Persian Juggler. Band of 30 first-class per-
formers, and large Chorus chosen from her Majesty's and
Covent Garden Opera Houses. Musical Director, Mr. P.
CORRI.

Prices of admission— Stalls and Balcony, ls.; Area, 6d. ;
Private Boxes, 10s. Gd. (Jan be secured at the Box Office,
between the hours of 10 and 5 o'clock. Hall open every
Evening at 7 o'clock.
London, England, 1866-12-28

nUTUAL LOAN FUND ASSOCIATION
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Prompt ADVANCE on all description of security. F,rrm
tree on application by letter to

EDWARD HARPER. Secretary.
London, England, 1866-12-28

AVALUABLE CHRISTMAS PRESENT.-
A CHINESE CADDY, containing 161bs. of really
good Black Tea, sent carriage tree to any railway station or
market town in England, Ireland, Scotland, or Wales, on re-
ceipt of 405., by PHILLIPS and CO , Tea Merchants, 8,
King William-street, City, E.C.
London, England, 1866-12-28

THE BELGIAN PUBLIC WORKS COM-
PANY (Limited).
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the LISTS lof
APPLICATION for SHARES in the above Company
will be CLOSED TO-MORROW (SATURDAY), the
29th instant, for Country applications.
By order of the Board,
W. J. L. HERIOT, Secretary.
St. Clement's House, Clements-lane, E.C.
London, England, 1866-12-28

TOHN GOSNELL and CO.'S CHERRY
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London, England, 1866-12-28

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London, England, 1866-12-28

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2s. 9d. Be sure to ark fer Dr. Scott's Bilious and Liver Pills.
The genuine are a square ereen package. with " William
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London, England, 1866-12-28

ARGYLL ROOMS. - GRAND CASINO,
Windmill-street, Piccadilly.
These elegant and popular ltooms, having been entirely re-
decorated, are now OPEN EVERY EVENING for Concert
and Dancing. Conductor, Signor Lvot CURTL Manager,
GRENET.

Admission to Promenade, One Shilling,.
Reserved Seats, Two Shilliegs.
London, England, 1866-12-28

11,1 R. SOTHERN.-THIS EVENING
_km in a New Comedy, "A LESSON FOIL LIFE," by Tom
Taylor, liP.plarket Theatre.

THEATRE ROYAL, HAYMARKET,
Sole Lessee and Manager. Mr. Buckatone,
Tips ESENING, A MERE CHILD. Messrs. Howe,
Gordon. White, &c.; Mesdames Chippendale, Fitzwilliam,
Laws, Powell, C.
Al ter which, A LESSON FOR LIFE. Messrs. Eothern,
Chippendale, Compton, Howe, Kendal. Gordon, Rogers,
Braid, Vincent, 4t,c.; Mesdames Chippendale, Moore, Wright,
Followed by JENNY LIND AT LAST. Miss lone
Burke; Sir. W. Farren,
To conclude with a GRAND BALLET DIVERTISSE-
MENT. Mdlle. &phis.
London, England, 1866-12-28

WEST() N''S GRAND MUSIC HALL,
HOLBORN. •

Sole Proprietors, SWEASEY and HOLLAND.
Grand Selection from Auber's Opera of " MASA-
NIELLO," by 40 vocalists dressed in costume as at the
opera. Terrific ovation 61 the Irish Minstrels, with songs,
dances, and Irish aneodotetv,under the direction of Pat
Corri. A new and migitrstroverture composed and ar-
ranged expressly for the abibve minstrels by Mr. H. Baker,
Comic—Arthur Lloyd'•l new song " Borachio, Pestachio,
Lablachio, Moustachio, and the Roly Poly Eye,"—Jolly
Nash, Georgina Smithson, Miss Faucourt, Paddy Fannin,
Patrick Sellers, and Harry and Hattie King ; and Pio
Watkini, the Persian Juggler. Band of 30 first-class per-
formers, and large Chorus chosen from her Majesty's and
Covent Garden Opera Houses. Musical Director, :Nlr. P.
Coxxi.
Prices of admission—Stalls and Balcony, ls. ; Area, Gd. ;
Private Boxes, 10s. fici. Can be secured at the Box Offico,
between the hours of 10 and 5 o'clock. Hall open every
Evening at 7 o'clock.
London, England, 1866-12-28

Price One Shilling,
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FOR JANUARY.

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London, England, 1866-12-28

TAMES DALY and CO., Distillers, John-street,
Cork, beg to announce that they are able to supply the
trade with their celebrated Whiskies, in casks or cases, and
to take orders in bond and for exportation, at their offices, 7,
Printing-house-square, London, E C., the only house in the
square not occupied by the "Times." J. D. and Co.'s whiskies
bring the highest prices in the Australian and other Colonial
markets, as may be observed by relerence to the "Journal of
Commerce of Victoria," by which it will be seen that their
whiskies fetch 6d. per gallon and is. per case over the next
best, and is. 6d per gallon and ss. 6d. a case over the lowest
quotation. Always on hand a large supply of ve y old
mellow whisky in the finest condition, matured in sherry
casks, unsurpassable in quality and flavour, supplied on the
most reasonable terms.
H YAM & Co.'s ATTIRE.
London, England, 1866-12-28

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Cambrian
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Cornwall
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Dun„Perth, & Ab. June
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Great North of Scotland
Great Northern
DJ. A stock
Do. 13 stock

Do. New, 18. at 25 pro
GtS, and W. of Ireland'
it. Western
Do. S. V4l. Rail gu a.
Do. South lfales
Do. W. Mid. --Oxtorit

Do. Newport

Do. Hereford
Laneishire & Yorkshir
LJudon and Blackwallj
Lon., Brigh., & S Coasi,
Lon., Chat., and Dover'
Do. Mctrop. Ex. A
Lou. & ,North Wester':
Lou. & South Westero
Man., Shet., & Lincoln
Metropolitan.....
Do. New

Do. Extension.
lietropoft(an District.

Do. do. do.
Do. and St. John'sW'd
Midland
Do. £9 Share

Do, Birmin.. & Derby
gid Kent
North_British

Do. Ed., Pth., & Dun.
Nth. Eastern—Berwick
Do. G.N•E purchase
Do. Leeds
Do. York
PG. Carlisle .....

Do. Stock. & Darling.

Do. do. 1860-61
North London
Do. do. 1861 5 .
Da. do. 1866
North Staffordshire
N. & S. W. Junction
Scottish Central
'Scot. N. E , Aber. stock
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South Eastern
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il'aff Vale
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London, England, 1866-12-28

MAN C HE S TER-T HURSDAY.

The day's market was well attended, and holders ob-
tained an advance of ls. per qr. on the finest descriptions
of English wheat in the business transacted, but this im-
provement did not extend to other sorts. Flour was in
limited request, but without alteration in value. Oats de-
clined ld. per 4.51 b; oatmeal 6d. to ls. per load cheaper
Beans and Indian corn were each rather easier.
London, England, 1866-12-28

14,029,100 - 14,055,500 -
7,689,800 - 7,862,800 -

Securities
Do. by branch banks
Do. on railway shares
and debentures
D. branch banks
Do. on Credit Fender
Bonds
Do. branches
Do. to the State (Con-
vention, June 10,
1857) 60,000,000
Government Stock re-
serve 12,980,750 14 12,980,750 14
Do. disposable
Rentes Immobalisees
(Law, June 2, 1857) 100,000,000 100,000,000
otel and furniture of
the Bank and landed

37,292,200 - 37,438,300 -
25,873,000 - 25,536,000 -

727,000 - 706,300 -
606,550 - 631,650 -

60,000,000 --

property branches ...
Expenses of manage-

8,306,692 - 8,316,994 -

ment
Sundries

2,860,870 62
11,002,691 33 14,097,314 86

Total 1,715,795,587 95 1,708,505,441 47
Certified by the Senator Governor of the Bank of France.
(Signed) ROULAND.

No one who is unacquainted with the Australian
Alps can form any idea of their peculiar grandeur and
beauty ; and, indeed, it is only within the last five years
that, owing to the indefatigable energy of our gold miners,
they have become known to the general Australian popu-
lation, having been previously only inhabited on their ex-
treme verge by scattered and secluded cattle stations.
Thriving towns and mining communities are now planted
in the mountains in places four and five thousand
feet above the sea, enjoying an almost perfect climate
the clear unclouded Australian weather. with the
cool bracing atmosphere of Europe. So cold it is in win-
ter that the mountain torrents are locked in ice for weeks,
snow-men are made in the tuwns of Grant and Woods
Point, and the English amusement of snowballing tho-
roughly enjoyed. At these times the long wooden aque-
ducts by which streams of water are conducted for mining
purposes become wonderful edifices of ice, supported by
huge columns, and hung with gigantic icicles. The hills
are covered with snow, and tke secluded and shady glens
look like some part of the arctic regions—the trees and
bushes being pendant with ice-drops that rattle and sparkle
in the wind.—Once a Week.

THE OCCUPATION OF EMPRESSES AND QUEENS.—
H has given us some notion of the employment of
Princesses of his day, one of the most interesting episodes
in his immortal epic being a descriptive account of the
daughters of Ulysses engaged with their needles. It is
curious to observe how that domestic occupation survives,
although its mode has greatly changed, and is still occa-
sionally indulged in by living empresses and queens, to
relieve their minds from the cares of State and the weari-
ness of Courts. Thus, the Empress of the French, the
Empress of Russia, and the Queens of Spain and Bavaria,
we are told by Court newsmen, beguile their hours with
the Grover and Baker sewing machines. The needle, as
used in the old-fashioned way, is fast departing from our
domiciles, but we have a far better substitute in these
invaluable and elegant machines ; indeed, as the Times
says :—" To possess a sewing machine, and to know how
to use it, is to possess a little mine of wealtia."—rall
Math Ga4ttc.
London, England, 1866-12-28

FRANCE.

PARIS, Dec. 28.

An official despatch has been received from Ad-
miral Roze, dated 22d October, announcing the
capture of Kanghoa, an important town in the
Corea, by the French forces on the 16th October.
On the 19th of the same month the Admiral re-
ceived a letter from the King of Corea, in reply to
which he stated the satisfaction demanded by the
French Government.

The Admiral was still at Kanghoa on the 22d
October, awaiting the arrival of interpreters from
Shanghai..

BOURSE, Dec. 27, Two o'clock. The market
opened at higher quotations, encouraged by a rise
telegraphed in English Consols of no less than I,
but prices are weaker now than at the commence..
ment. French Threes, after touching 69f. 85c., are
at 69f. 70c., or a fraction lower than yesterday's
close. Italian Fives have advanced 10c., •at 56f.
65c. Credit Mobilier shares lose lf. 25c., at 508 f.
75c. Comptoir d'Escompte are quoted sf. lower, at
852 f. 50c., whilst Credit Foncier gain 2f. 50c., at
1,395 f. Railway Shares are firm, with a fractional
advance in some cases.
Three o'clock. The market has closed as
follows :

I} per Cents 9B 20
Do.
end month -

3 per Cents. 69 65
Do. end month 69 75
Credit Mobilier
Do. end month
Credit Fonder —
Do. end month 1392 50

Bank Shares
Italian Loan 56 70
Do. end month 56 75
Mexican Loan
Do. Bonds
Spanish Threes
Home Debt
Deferred

For Account.
Orleans
Northern l2OO
Lyons and Mediterranean 9OO
Southern 582 50
Western —
Eastern —
Sardinian . —
Austrian
Lombard 3BB 75
North of Spain 1321
Saragossa l3B 75
Ditto to Barcelona
Roman .

BANK OF FRANCE.

76 25

PARIS, Dec. 27.

The following is the return of the Bank of France
for the week ending to-day, together with the cor-
responding figures of the previous account :
London, England, 1866-12-28

BROKERS.

Francis Cope, Esq., 1, Angel-court, Throgmorton-
street, E.C.
Messrs. Price and Devot, 51, Threadneedle-street, E.C.

OFFICES.
St. Clement's House, Clement's-lane, London, E.C.
SECRETARY.
W. J. L. Heriot, Esq.
London, England, 1866-12-28

QYANISH FLY is the acting ingredient in
ALEX. ROSS'S CANTHARIDES OIL. whioh speedily
produoes whiskers and thickens hair, 3s 6d, 506(1, and tOs Od
gent by post for SI, 84, and 144 stKmps.— AL ROSS, 248,
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London, England, 1866-12-28

PIMPLE REMOVER.—AII diseases of the
skin ara improved by one dose of ALEX. ROSS'S
VE'ETABLE SKIN PILLS. They remove redness, sal-
lowness, die. 2s 9d and 78 ed ; or pc st for 40 and iOO stamps•
—ALEX. ROSS, 218, High Holborn, London, and all Che-
mists.
London, England, 1866-12-28

THE "SUN" NEWSPAPER
is specially appointed AGs:N L. to
G. K. GLENIE, sporting Library, 4, Connaught.
terrace, Edgware-road,
deliver the LATE EDITION of "TILE SUZI " at the
eartiest possible moment after leaving the press. lie is able
to deliver copies in Town, the Suburbs, and in many parts of
the Country at a comparatively early hour the same evening,
say 40 miles by 9 o'clock.
Orders by Yost punctually attended to.
London, England, 1866-12-28

MARCH..

county Louta
Ardrossau, Sharphill
South Lancashire (South-
port) Champion Mr. Westropp l4, 15, &c
Loinster (Open) Courtown... Mr. H. Springall l9, '2O
Scottish Open, Lanarkshire - 26, &c.
SEPTEMBER.
Brampton, Cumberland Mr. Warwick
OCTOBER.
Ancaster and Willoughby,
WLincolnshire Mr. Spafford

6, 7
7, &c.

Following the coast of Australia, and at no great
distance from it—from 50 to 200 miles—is the coast-
range ; from it rise rivers flowing directly into the sea, or
into the interior, where they are lost in marshes, or else
evaporated in enormous chains of shallow lakes ; the one
exception to this last class of rivers is the Murray, fed by
its tributaries—the Murrumbidgee, Lachlan, and Darling
—which, having a perennial current, and a course of over
1,200 miles, has forced a passage into the sea in the colony
of South Australia. The south-eastern portion of this coast
range is composed of immense chains of mountains, rising
in places to the height of six and seven thousand feet.
Snow lies on their summits throughout the year—melting
rapidly in the northern slopes, but forming great drifts on
the south side, which, slowly melting, food the head waters
of the rivers of Twofold Bay and Gipp's Land. These
rivers are pormauent, and, flowing through tiers of ranges
to the coast, empty themselves either into immense lakes
commtmicating with the sea, or directly into the sea itself.
—Once a Week,.

EQUINE SAGACITY.—A remarkable instance of
the docility of the horse may be seen almost any dayat the
railway-station in Kepty-street. One of the horses attached
to a cab, usually awaiting the arrival of the trains, has ac-
quired such a thorough knowledge of the requirements of
his office that though drawn up at the east door waiting
for passengers by the up-train, due hero at 7.45, on reeeiv.-
ng a hint from. the driver that there is no fare, ate °1..7
walks across the street and turns westward f.orateotuhie
westcli
tithe°, reerosses the street, and draws up
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Courier.

Her Majesty's screw frigate Forte, 29, 2,364 tons,
fOO-horsepower (unarm:mired), attached to the third
division of the Steam Reserve in the Medway, has
been removed down the harbour, and placed in the
Sheerness steam basin, where she is ordered to be
brought forward for commission. It is stated at
Chatham that she will probably relieve the Curagoa,
23, 350-horse power, as commodore's ship ou the
Australian station.
London, England, 1866-12-28

DEBTOR.

Dec. 17.

Dee. 20.

182,500,000 -

Capital of the Bank 182,500,000
Profits in addition to
capital (Art. 8, Law,
June 9, 1857) 7,044,776 62 7,044,776 02
Reserve of the Bank
and its branches
Reserve in landed pro-
perty 4,000,000
Notes in circulation
Banknotes to order and
receipts payable at
sight
Treasury account cur-
rent creditor
Current accounts, Paris 259,593,558 98 251,083,023 67
Do. branch banks 33,496,959 34,196,345
Dividends payable 14,556,434 75 715,331 75
Discounts and sundry
interests
Rediscounted the last
six months
Surplus of receipts not

22,105,750 14 22,105,750 14

4,000,000 -
948,524,425 -

15,618,609 42 15,812,492 37

449,601 76 13,134,104 93

distributed
Sundries

1,574,256 34 2,372,304 91

7,515,187 96 11,279,035 95

Total
CREDITOR.

Dec. 27. Dec. 20.
Cash in hand and in fr. c. fr. c.
Branch banks
Commercial bills over-
due
Commercial bills dis-
counted, not yet due 309,704,120 00 304,184,653 03
Do. branch banks 335,137,718 330,774,456
Advances on deposit of
bullion
Do. branch banks
Do. on French Public

32,614,600 - 33,081,500 -
9,006,900 - 9,361,900 -
London, England, 1866-12-28

Now ready at all the libraries, in 3 vols.,

3F. MARK LEMON'S LEYTON lIALL,
and other Tales. - •
" We commend • Leyton Hall' most heartily to our readers.
The, story is so extremely gdod extrem.•lv well told, and
the shor, yr t s are :Lila aye y, trezt,ve :Ala. utter. There
is not one that is not cheery and pleasant."—lllustrated
News.

Hurst and Blickctt, 13, Great 314r1borough-street.
London, England, 1866-12-28

EDINBURGH—WEDNEspky.

Wheat on the top, Os 6d up average, is 3d down•
Barley on the top, 7s Od down average, Os ld down.
Oats on the top, Os 6d up average, Os 10d up.
Beans on the top, 3s Od down average, is 2d up.

_ .
Total supply and sales.
Wheat 856 qrs sold 524
Barley 1825 qrs sold 1447
Oats 1488 qrs sold 1070
Beans 99 qrs sold 45
Average prices.
Wheat, 60s 3d 1 Oats, 26s 9d
Barley, 3Bs 2d 1 Beans ...42s 3d
Town-made flour sells as follows :—White, 53s 6d ; extra
superfine, 52s Od; superfine, 50s 6d; fine, 49s Od.
London, England, 1866-12-28

THE FERRY-BRIDGE TIIMITLUS.

The large tumulus crowning one of the high
points overhanging the river Aire, near Ferry-
bridge, in the West Riding, has been three times dug
into during the present century, the first two exca-
vations being mere ridings of its contents ; the
last, just completed, being a scientific exami-
nation of the remaining portion of the mound by the
Rev. Canon Groenwell, of Durham, and. Lord
Houghton, various other gentlemen attending. The
tumulus was situated on rising ground, in the
" Roundhill Field," above the river, a natural out-
break of the limestone having been selected, just as
on the wolds and moors the burial mounds of the
same period all occupy prominent positions. The
remains of the mound were 54ft. in diameter and
ea Th e mound
in the
' 71t. high, but the tumulus had originally been a
greatvng a deal
nof stones
i
ir larger.
centre.w as m made
en 81o1fe1 thearthha
then tenant began its removal in order to cultivate
the site, but desisted on finding a great number of
bones, which, being found to be human remains,
were re-interred in Fryston h h c urc yard. At that
period a man in armour is said to have been found,
but from the traditionary story it
would
appear to
have been the now well-understood Anglo-Saxon
burial, with sword, spear, and boss of shield, this
last being the supposed helmet. Another, but only
partial, attack on the barrow was made in 1863,
when, at the centre, immediately under the surface
(not a foot deep), two skeletons were found, one
overlying the other. Near them were portions of
red deer antlers, and with them were fragments of
two urns, one a cinerary urn, 10in. high, and the
other a smaller urn of 3in. high, of the type usually
found with the interment of a burnt body. The
feet of the two bodies were gone—they had probably
been dug away in 1811. The urns, too, were not in
their proper places—had no doubt been removed
and replaced at the same period. The upper body
was of a large male adult, the under one of a shorter
but apparently stronger framed person, and both
were inserted burials of a later date than the bar-
row—most likely Anglo-Saxon. About 18in. to the
left was a third body buried a little deeper, but,
like the other two, laid at full length east and west,
the head to the west, as in the modern Christian
practice. So far this narrow resembles the large
one on Langton Wold, where the Anglo-Saxons
had made use of a British burial mound to insert
their later interments very shallowly beneath the
surface. Below the above-mentioned burials, and
4ft. fromthe surface, was a cist of four stone slabs,
with a cover aft. sin. long, 2ft. wide at the head,
London, England, 1866-12-28

Doors open at half-past Six ; commence at Seven.

ROYAL STRAND THEATRE.
Sole Lessee and Manageress, Mrs. Swanborough.
THIS EVENING, NEIGHBOURS. Messrs. Porsche,
Belford, and G Murray ; Misses Swanborough, Johnstone,
and Hughes.
Alter which, will be produced a Grand Burlesque, entitled
GUY FAWKES : Messrs. Thorne, James, Robson, and
Fenton ; Mesdames Swanborough, t, ynt tm, Johnstone,
Hughes, Newton, &c.
To conclude with BOOTS AT THE SWAN.
Commence at Seven.

lIOLBORN THEATRE ROYAL
Sole r'roprietor and Ma.nager, Mr. ton P>trry.

THIS EVENING, a new Farce, MY TURN NEXT. Mr.
Bellmore, Miss Foote, Miss Leunoic.

Atter which, liouoicault's drama of FLYING SCUD.
Messrs. Neville, liehnore, tiarden,Vollaite; Mesdames
F. Josephs, C. Saunders, B. Enure, Kaym nd.

nil HEATRE ROYAL, ASTLEY' S.
Under the Sole Management of Mr. W. 11. C. Nation.

TIIIS EVENING, and durir,g the we, k, the pertormances
will commence at seven o'clock with a Comic Drama, en-
titled DELICATE GROUND

Concluding with, IA a quarter to 8, the Great NATION-AL
Pantomime, written by Charles Miliward, and entitled
HUSH-A- BYE, BABY, UPON THE TREE TOP. In the
Grand Burlebque Openin,i,- Misses Caroline Parkes, Nelly
Nisbett, Polly Marshall,r'annyGwynne, Nelly Burton,
Fanny Howard, Lizzie Kelsey, Mrs. CAulfield ; Messrs.
Atkins, W. H. Stevens, Arthur Milano, Miss tiersie Sim-
mends, Premier I; anseuse ; and the favourite Children
Danseuses, Misses Fanny Higgs, Florence and Annie Wright,
will appear. The ilarlequinade will include—Clown, the
Original Little Rowella; Pantaloon, Mr. Beckingriam ;
Harlequin, Mr. Honeywood ; Harlequin Ca la Whatteau),
Miss Ester Austin lirom Paris); Columbines, Misses Gros-
venor and Simmonds. The truly magnifivent Scenery painted
by Messrs. Julian 11.1cks, ii. r. Ball, and numerous assis-
tants. The Dances, including an entirely novel and charac-
teristic Ballet of Ladybirds, arranged by Mr. Milano.
N. a —Mr. W. IL C. I\ation begs to announce that MORN-
ING PE RFO ItMANCES of this, the best Children's Panto-
mime in London, will be given every MONDAY, WEDNES-
DAY,the only Morning Perform-
and SA TEJIt, DAY, being
alines on the Surrey side 01 the water. First Morning Per-
formance on Saturday, Dec. 29, at Two o'clock.
Box-office open from. Eleven till Four. No charge what-
ever for bills or booking.
It will be absolu.ely necesst ry, to prevent disappointment,
that seats should be secured in advance.
London, England, 1866-12-28

HAIR COLOUR WASH.—By washing the
head with this beautifully-perfumed Wash, in seven
or ten days the hair assumes its original colour, and rein_us
L .
so by an 000sional ushyr. lOs ftd ; s:nt for stamils.—A
ROSS, 2V, nigh IlolbJrn, Loudon, and all Cueugsts.

T_—__
lIE RESCUE SOCIETY wishes to add another
Lome to Hip 12 now In operation. Last year no fewer
,
n 455 poor, friendless, young females were rejected from
want of FUNDS and room, making a total of 3,087, whop ve
been sent away in five years.
The new home the Committee wish to form woaid be for
oung girls, almost children, from the age of
h 8 to 15, who
ave been led astray from the path of virtue.
Contributions will be received gratefully by the SecrMessretary,
61r. Daniel Cooper, •i 5, Queen •street. Cheap
side; ur by s
Barclay and Co.. Lombard-street.

ROYAL FREE HOSPITAL, Gray's-inn-road,
in the immediate vicinity of the Great Northern Rail-
way Terminus, King's-crass.
Patron—Her Most Gracious MaJody the QUEEN.
Vics-Patron— His Royal Highness the Prince of WALE 9,HG.
President—His Grace the Duke of BUCCL E UCH. K.G.
This Hospital, fonndel in the year 1828, the first to estab-
lish the principle of free admission to the sick poor, without
the delay, and diMcnity cf Governors' orders, is wholly de-
pendent for support on voluntary contributions and I.,4actes.
It affords relief to a large number of in-patients, and, in
addition to this, the average number of attendance of the
lestitute sick has for a oensiderable period averaged between
3,000 and 4,000 weekly.
The Committee earnestly solicit the ASSISTANCE of the
balcOlent, as the premises of this Hospital are capable of
containing several hundred more beds had the Committee
the requisite funds to maintain them.
Contributions are received by their bankers, Messrs. Brown,
Janson, and Co., Abehurch-lane ; also by Messrs. Contts and
Co.; Drummond and Co. ; Giyn and Cs. ; Herriea and Co. ;
Ransom and Co.; Presoott, Grote, and Co.; Smith, Payne,
and Co. ; Barclay and Co. ; Vi illiams, Deaoon, and Co.; Nisbet
and Co., Bernere-street ; and at the Hcapitsl. from 10 till 5.
STANFORD_ Plati, becto.ssy,
London, England, 1866-12-28

AN SIGN-HOUSE FUND for the RELIEF
TA- of the SUFFERERS by the recent COLLIERY
EXPLOSIONS.

COMMITTEE.
The Right Hon the LORD MAYOR.

11. C. L. 'Bevan, Esq.
Samuel Morley, Eq.
Geo. Moore, Esq.
Mr. Alderman Finnis.

Mr. Alderman and Sheriff
WattrloW.
Mr. Sheriff Lyeott.
Mr. Alderman Begley.

d. P. Gassiot, Esq.
,Christopher T. Gabriel, Esq.
Frederick Thompson, Esq.
R. A. Gray, Esq.
Colonel Stuart Wortley.

Mr. Alderman Dakin.
James Hill, Esq.
R. N. Fowler, Esq.
W.J. Maxwell, Esq.
Mr. Alderman Cotton.

The attention of the public is earnestly drawn to the
suffering consequent on the terrible calamity produced by
the recent colliery explosions.
SUBSCRIPTIONS aro greatly needed to relieve the
numerous families made destitute thereby.
The amount required to meet the memorable Hartley
Colliery Accident in 1862 was £50,000 ; in that case 204
men and boys lost their lives ; in the present instance
double that number are bAieved to have perished, there-
fore to make a suitable provision for the families depen-
dent upon them, about £lOO,OOO will be needed. At the
final distribution of the surplus of the Hartley Fund,
£3,140 was allotted to the districts in which the present
accidents occurred, and this sum is now available towards
the fund now being raised.
11.R.H. the Prince of Wales
H.R.H. the. Princess of Wales
The Corporation of London
Amount already advertised £11,456 14 11
Subscriptions will bo received by the Right Hon. the
Lord Mayor; Messrs. Barclay,' Bevan, and Co. 54, Lom-
bard-street; Messrs. Coutts and Co., Strand; Messrs.
Glyn, Mills, and Co., 67, Lombard-street; Messrs. Smith,
Payne, and Co,, 1, Lombard-street ; Messrs. Robarts, Lub-
bock, and Co., Lombard-street ; Messrs. Dimsdale, Fowler,
and Co., 50, Cornhill ; the London and Westminster Bank,
Lothbury; the London -Joint-Stock Bank, 5, Princes-
street ; Union Bank of London, and all its Branches ;
Messrs. Willis, Percival, and Co., Lombard-street ; National
Provincial Bank of England and all its branches ; and by
the several members of the Committee.
JOSEPH GIBBS, Secretary.
Mansion House, Dec. 28, 1866.
London, England, 1866-12-28

WONDERFUL DISCOVERY.—Corns cured
in one day by usinz ALEX. ROSS'S CHIROPO.
This preparation gradually dissolves the Corn in a few hours,
removing the very root. Price 4s; sent by post for 00 stamPs.
—248, High Holborn, London, and all Chemists.
London, England, 1866-12-28

SPAIN.

MADRID, Dec. 27.
It is stated in well-informed political circles thal
the Queen has signed a decree dissolving the Cortes

ITALY AND THE PORTE.

CONSTANTINOPLE, Dec. 28

The Italian Government claims an indemnity of
52,000 f. for the damage done to the Italian steamer
Il Principe Somasso, which was fired upon in Can-
dian waters by a Turkish man-of-war. It also de-
mands the dismissal of the captain of the Turkish
vessel and a salute to the Italian colours from the
Ottoman fleet.

The official journals deny the rumour of a Greek
invasion of Thessaly, and state that some bands of
brigands only have appeared in that province.

AMERICA.
[BY ELECTRIC TELEGRAPH.]

NEW YORK, Dec. 24 (Evening).
Gold, 133 f. Sterling exchange on London, lopi.
Illinois, Il7i ; Erie, 67i ; 5-20 United States
Bonds, 1061. Cotton—Middling Upland, 34.
London, England, 1866-12-28

(Court 4s/it
ebi bt

HER MAJESTY, &e.

OSBORNE, Dec. 27.
The Queen, accompanied by Princess Louise,
walked in the grounds yesterday afternoon ; and
her Majesty went out this morning, attended by the
Dowager Duchess of Athole.

Princess Christian drove out this morning with
Lady Caroline Barrington.

Prince Christian went out shooting to-day in
Parkhurst Forest, attended by Major-General F.
11. Seymour.

Colonel Jeffreys, C. 8., and Captain von Schro-
etter had the honour of accompanying his royal
highness.

" Griffith Gann." and its Detractors.
London, England, 1866-12-28

BURY ST. EDMUNDS-WEDNESDAY.

There was a small show of wheat to-day, and last week's
prices were fully supported. The quantity of barley offer-
ing was the smallest which has been seen since the com-
mencement of the season. Prices were quite as high as
on last Wednesday for all sorts. Oats, beans, and peas
were inquired for.
London, England, 1866-12-28

Doors open at half-past Six; commence at Seven.

ROYAL STRAND THEATRE.
Sole Lessee and Manageress, Mrs. Swanborough.
THIS EVENING, NEIGHBOURS. Messrs. Farselle,
Belford, and G Murray ; Misses Swanborough, Johnstone,
and Hughes.
After which, will be produced a Grand Burlesque, entitled
GUY FAWKES: Messrs. Thorne, James, Robson, and
Fenton; Mesdames Swanborougb. Itunham, Johnstone,
Hughes, Newton, *O.
To conclude with BOOTS AT THE SWAN.
Commence at Seven.
London, England, 1866-12-28

THAMES.

ALLEGED ROBBERY BY A SAILOR BOY. —Daniel Leary, a
sailor lad, about 10 years of age, was brought before Mr.
Partridge, charged with stealing two sovereigns, the
meneys of Captain Edward Wawn, the master of the
schooner Laura Ann, lying in the St. Katherine Dock.
The schooner arrived here on Christmas morning, and
on the same -day the prisoner was sent to the captain's
house, in Tredegar-square, Bow, with some eggs and
poultry, and the captain intrusted him with two sovereigns
half of which he was to pay to the mate and the remainder
to the crew. He never returned to the ship. Captain
Wawn made application at the police-station in Leman-
street, Whitechapel, last night, and an officer named Childs,
193 K, was placed at his disposal, who found the prisoner
in Rosemary-lane. The boy said he had lost the money,
and he now persisted in that statement, and added that he
lost ss. of his •wn money at the same time. The prose-
cutor, however, believed that the prisoner had been in
bad company and getting drunk with the money.
Mr. Partridge said he was of opinion the boy had been
keeping up Christmas festivities in an improper manner
with his captain's money. The boy ought to have re-
turned to the ship and made known his loss to the mate
and crew.

The prisoner—I was afraid of being flogged by the
crew.

Mr. Partridgo—Oh, no, boys are not beaten on board
ship now.

The prisoner—There was a hole in my pocket, your
worship.

Captain Wawn said he was to leave this port on
Monday.

Mr. Partridge remanded the prisoner till Monday, and
asked if any Wages Were due to him.

Captain Wawn—No, he is ,£1 10s. in my debt, besides
,wo sovereigns.

MARKETS.—This day.

MARK LANE.

Very little English wheat was received fresh up to our
market to-day. The trade, however, was by no means
active ; nevertheless, factors wore firm in their demands,
and refused to sell at low rates. We have, therefore, no
change to notice in prices.

We were well ;upplied with foreign wheat. Fine
parcels commanded full curreneies, with a fair inquiry.
Otherwise the trade was heavy.
Floating cargoes of grain moved off slowly on foreign
terms.

The demand for barley ruled quiet. Fine malting par-
cels, however, wore disposed off at full prices, andgrinding
and distilling sorts were sold at later rates.

---
Malt meta slow sale, at Monday's prices.
In oats very little business was passing, and inferior par.
cols were rather cheaper.

Beans and peas were rather• dull, at drooping prices.
Flour was firm, at former prices.

SHIP ARRIVALS THIS WEEK.
Wheat. Baxley. Malt. Oats. Flour.
English and Scotch 220 1,310 490 260 740
Irish
Foreigu 13,340 1,970 24,920 5,140 sacks
3,420 brls
London, England, 1866-12-28

NENVGATE AND LEADENBALL.

The supplies of meat are loss extensive. The demand,
however, is without activity, and prices are rather lower.

Per 81b by the oftroale.
ad s d
fnferlor beef 3 2 3 8
Middling do. 3 8 4 0
Prime large d 0... , 1 2 4 4
Prime small do 4 8 4 8
Veal 4 2 5 2
Lamb, Os 0

adsd
Inferior mutton 3 4 3 10
Middling mutton 4 0 4 4
Prime do 4 6 4 tO
Large pork 3 4 4 0
Small pork. ...... —4 2 4 6
id to N Od

BOROUGH HOP.

Considering the time of year, there is a good demand for
all kinds of hops, and the value of all descriptions is well
supported.
Mid and East Dents
Weald of Kent
Sussex
Yearlings ll2s to 150 s „

GOOD NEWS FROM THE EAST.—It is reported
that the cholera epidemic in Persia has coins to an end, and
that since the beginning of this month not a single case
has occurred. The presence of cholera in Persia is a matter
of the highest importance to us in Europe, as a rigid qua-
rantine against India would be of little value in the face
of endemic or epidemic cholera in Persia. We are glad to
learn, also, that the cholera which had recurred at Con-
stantinople has been confined to a few isolated cases, and
has disappeared since some weeks. It has also ceased, we
are informed, in Alexandria, since the 20th ult. Vessels
from the above ports will now, therefore, be admitted to
free pratique.—British Medical Journal.
A MAN'S IIEART ON THE WRONG SIDE.—An in-
quest was on Monday night held on the body of James
Wilson, a roper, who died suddenly at his residence in
Warren-street, Newcastle. Dr. Evans, who had made a
post mortem examination of the body, said death was the
result of inflammation of the lungs and the breaking of a
blood vessel; but the most singular fact in connection with
the deceased was that the heart was found on the right
side instead of the loft.
London, England, 1866-12-28

CONTRACT FOR BEECH WEDGES.

vv-
Contract Department, Admiralty, Somerset
House, 14th Dec., 1866.
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 Bth January next, at Two o'Clock, they will be ready
to treat with such Persons as may be willing to Contract
for supplying Her Majesty's Dockyard at Portsmouth with
Hewed Wedges of Beech, under a Contract for twelve
calendar months certain, and further until the expiration
of three calendar months' warning.
The average annual consumption, together with a Form
of the Tender and Conditions of Contract, may be seen in
the Lobby of the Storekeeper-General's Department,
Admiralty, Somerset House. 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 Beech Wedges ;" and must also be delivered
at the Department of the Storekeeper-General, Admiralty,
Somerset House, accompanied by a Letter signed by two
responsible persons, engaging to become bound with the
Person tendering in the sum of £2OO for the duo perfor-
mance of the Contract. _ _

By Order,
ANTONIO BRAY,
Registrar of Contracts and Public
Securities.
London, England, 1866-12-28

PO GUNMAKERS and Others.
I.
J .
The SECRETARY of STATE for WAR is desirous of
receiving PROPOSALS from Gunmakers and Others for
BREECH-LOADING RIFLES, either repeating or not
repeating, which may replace the present Service Rifles in
future manufacture.

The following are the conditions considered essential in
military non-repeating Rifles:—
A. WEIGHT.
Not to exceed 91b. soz. without bayonet.

n. LENGTH.
To be 51 inches, with short stock, measured from the
hollow of the butt-plate to muzzle.
c. WEIGHT OF AMMUNITION MADE UP.
Must not exceed 61b. 4oz. for sixty rounds as packed for
service.

n. CARTRIDGES.
Must carry their own ignition.
E. SIGHTS.

The foresight must be such as to admit. of a bayonet
fixed according to the present system. •
F. STOCK. _ _

Must be, such as to carry a light motal cloaning•rod, and
allow a sling to be used.
G. RECOIL.
Must not exceed that of the Enfold Rifle by more than
10 per cent.
H. THE ARM AS A WHOLE. _ _ _

Must be as little liable to injury bylong-continued firing,
rough usage, and exposure, as the naval rifles converted to
breech-loaders on the Snider system. To be as capable,
also, of being used without accident by imperfectly trained
men, and of being manufactured in quantities and of uni-
form quality.
1. THE AMMUNITION AS A WHOLE.

Must be as little liable to injury by rough usage, damp,
and exposure in all climates, as the Boxer cartridge for
Snider's converted Enfield rifle—also as little liable to acci-
dental explosion as the same cartridge, and as capable of
being manufactured in large quantities, and of uniform
quality. x. CALIBRE.
Optional.
L. THE TWIST AND FORM OF GROOVE.
Optional.
at. THE LOCK.

Optional.
N. RAPIDITY OF FIRE.
Capable of firing at least 12 rounds per minute, without
aiming, the cartridges being arranged on a table.
o. ACCURACY WHEN FIRED FROM A FIXED REST.

The arm must give a mean figure of merit of not more
than 36in. at 1,000 yards, 30in. at 800 yards, 12in. at 500,
and 6in. at 300.
The mean to be taken upon at least five targets of twenty
shots each.
London, England, 1866-12-28

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Kelly and Co., 011 Boswell-court. Strand, VV.C. ; Simpkin,
slarshall, and Co.; and all Booksellers.
London, England, 1866-12-28

BRISTOL-THURSDAY.

On our market to-day there was a short supply of Eng-
lish wheat, which sold readily at an advance of Is. per qr.
to foreign not much doing, but a similar improvement was
generally realised. Malting barley firm, and fully as dear.
The demand for grinding has considerably fallen off, and
last week's prices were with difficulty supported. Oats
6d. per qr. lower, and the inquiry was very limited. Maize
and beans quiet, and rather cheaper.
London, England, 1866-12-28

BIRMINGHAM-THURSDAY.

At to-day's market wheat was in fair supply, and there
was a steady demand. Prices for the finest sorts were the
turn higher. The demand for barley was moderate, and
recent rates were supported. For oats extreme prices
were obtained. There was a slow demand for beans,
which declined is per quarter. Peas were also in buyers'
favour.
London, England, 1866-12-28

HOLBORN THEATRE : ROYAL.
Sole rroprietor and Manager, Mr. t:.eft.on Parry.
Tlll5 EVENING, a new Farce, MY TURN NEXT. Mr.
Eelmore, Miss Foote, kliss Lennox.
After which, Boucicault's drama of FLYING SCUD.
Messrs. Neville, Belmore, Blake. Garden,Vollaire; Mesdames
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