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The Sun.
London, England, 1866-05-16

(FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.)

lEPSOM, Wednesday.
With the first dawn of day those who had passed
the night in the usually quiet town of Epsom were
astir, in order to complete the preparations they
had begun to celebrate the national holiday with
becoming spirit. The great effort seemed to be in
the commissariat department, for in a great many
instances shops hitherto devoted to the sale of pots
and pans, boots and shoes, and wearing apparel of
I every description, were converted into "genteel
dining-rooms ;" and in the windows were displayed
a variety of edibles, consisting of bilious-looking
hams, beef boiled to the consistency of rock, pork-
pies remarkable for antiquity, and other delicacies,
to satisfy the hungry crowd that visit the quiet,
and we might almost say, sleepy town of Epsom.
In the principal streets there was also a great display
of glazed calico flags, which, if not adding to the
beauty of the place, at least give it a holiday ap-
pearance, and thus while the inhabitants testified
their feeling, they were not at much expense in do-
ing so. The roads leading to the far-famed Downs
were also early alive with persons, all anxious to
take advantage of the unusual supply of specie in
the town, and many with the most peculiar articles
were to be seen wending their way to the
world-renowned race course. The conveyance of
aqua Pura was enormous. It seemed as though all
the costermongers in the metropolis had turned
to but one line of business, as their barrows for
the disposal of fruit and vegetables were on this oc-
casion converted to a totally different use. From
three to four barrels, some of which had contained
paraffin, herrings, salt-fish, and flour, were fixed on
the fragile vehicles and filled with water from the
nearest source of supply, and then laboriously
transported to the course to supply the thirsty bi-
peds and quadrupeds of the lower orders, or perhaps
to be used in washing the salads of the more aristo-
cratic visitors. However, be the purpose what it
may, we should say from the great many engaged
in the business it was exceedingly profitable, and
that it involved no very great outlay of capital.
The early trains by the South Western and London
and Brighton and South Coast railways brought
an immense number of visitors, and, although many
availed themselves of a fly, thousands betook them-
selves to the old, old route of a long constitutional
walk through the long and narrow lane that skirts
the corn-fields to the Downs.
London, England, 1866-05-16

On Friday, May 18, in 3 vols.,
M ABBEY.
By the Author of
"Lost Sir Massingberd," "The Clycards of Clyfro," &e.
Hurst and Blackett, 13, Great !arlborough-street.

On Friday, May 18, in 3 v 015.,.
MIRK ABBE V
By the Author of
"Lest Sir Massingberd," "The elycards of Clyffe," &c.
Hurst and Black2tt, 13, Great 3: arlborough-street.
London, England, 1866-05-16

LIQUID ROUGE, is., or 18 stamps.

REY HAIR.-248, High Holborn, London.—
ALEX. ROSi'S HAIR. DY E produces a perfect colour
Immediatelyit Is used. It Is permanent. and peefeAly na-
tural in Life :1... Price 38. rd ; sent Iy post for 54 stamps.

-ADIES HAIR DYED, irons 1 guinea; Gentle-
LA men's, from 10s. 61.

TvHAT DO THE WILD WAVES SAY
NOW? -That tha •FI ERY 114 s arrived,
bringing some mk,rniflaent KAISOIV CONGOUri of delicioua
flavour, ar d which may how be had, at a mera oommiss'on on
the import price, of the if:A -1` INDIA TEA CO l'A Y,
No. 5, Great, St, Helen's CLurchy-ard, ilish,,paga:e-sfreet.

1311 V:, AbAIN I 16 1,_;11.11 liN Jur 1T56-b JLil%lc.e7
_ • CH AAI BEI{ TAN'S (opposite Corn Excliln,e, Nor-
h) is the on'y depot in ti.e wo-ht for prop-r • D for
VII S A.NT IoK ING. Iletween soil 300 testimonials
of 1,4 Trezitire o e lia'ed,e- and nearing,
i;11 other c.:luable hin:s,p,sted tree on application. Lind-
owncr,. pheasant rea:,rs, and gamekem.ers can raise any
number of birds by using his food. The aristocracy J 1 the
rh.g.lom constantly use it. G,ntlemen requiring* eame-
keepers, or gamekeepers requiring situations, are requested
to Roily to Mr. James Chamberlin, wine merchant and phea-
sant food dealer, opposite Corn Exchange, Norwich.

ylO you wish to SING, or have a beautiful and
powerful VOICE? If so, the " REGISTERED
Ii.UVIIONIC NOTES " are truly wonderful in their action,
and are unanimously pronounce! the "Marvel of Science."
They are invalual le to all and are guaranteed as a protective
agent in all weathers. No Singer or Speak r should be
without them. (•Sce opinion of the press and testimonials.)
The Euphonic Note, poet free 14 stamps, in boxes 2(3 stamps,
direct from the sole inventor, SEXGRAVE A.LGEN, 1,
Dorcas-terrace, Hammersmith-road, London, W.
London, England, 1866-05-16

ARRIVAL OF THE SAXONIA.

SOUTHAMPTON, NAY 16.
The Hamburg and American Company's steamer
Saxonia, for New York, with a large cargo, including
French jewellery,value 48,075 f., and a North Ameri-
can Lloyd's Company's steamer,with a full cargo and
French jewellery, value 4,700 f. Both sailed last
night with clean bills of health. Each steamer had
nearly 800 passengers for New York. As yet not
a single case of cholera had occurred amongst the
large number of passengers conveyed across the
Atlantic by these company's steamers.

The official inspection by the Government quaran-
tine officer, before sailing, as to ventilation, cleanli-
&c., was highly satisfactory.
ness,

MARKETS.---This Day.

IW---

MARK-LANE.
The quantity of home-grown wheat received fresh up to
our market to-day was moderate, and, on the whole, in
tolerably good condition. As regards prices the trade
ruled firm ; but the amount of business transacted was only
moderate.
With foreign wheat the market was fairly supplied. In
all kinds sales progressed slowly; late rates, however; wore
supported.
Floating cargoes of grain found buyers, at the recent
improvement in the currencies.
The supply of foreign barley was moderate; of English
small. The trade was heavy, on former terms.
Malt changed hands to a fair extent, at full quotations.
Large supplies of oats were on sale. Fine parcels were
in steady request, at late rates ; but for inferior qualities
the demand was inactive.
Beans were firm in price, and the value of peas was well

supported.
In lour a moderate business was passing, at Monday's
currency.

Elm, ARRIVALS THIS WEEK.
Wheat. Barley. Malt. Oats. Flour.
English and Scotch 850 20 1670 100 720
Irish —
1000
Foreign 11,370 8,460 37,890 1220 sks.
bls.

COMPARATIVE QUANTITIES AND PRICES OF GRAIN.
For the week ending May For the corresponding week
12, 1866. last year.
Qrs. Aver. Qrs. Aver.
Wheat 59,964-455 9d Wheat 74,649-40s 11d
Barley 6,441-36s 4d Barley 8,387-29s 7d
Oats

BOROUGH HOP.
Very little business has been passing in hops. As re-
gards prices, however, the trade has ruled firm.

WHITECHAPEL.

Fair supplies of meat are on sale at this market, the de-
mand for which is inactive, at our quotations :

--
Beef, from 3s 2d to 4s Gd ; mutton, 3s 4d to 5s 8d ; lamb,
Gs 6d to 7s 6d; veal, 4s 63 to 5s 6d; and pork, 4s Od to
5s Od per 81bs by the carcase.

The National Portrait Gallery, 29, Great George-
street, Westminster, will be opened to the public on Whit-
/tom:lay, Tuesday, and
London, England, 1866-05-16

The Fenian Prospect.

The appearance of Major-General Meade in
Maine seems to have put an end to the grand
Fenian] enterprise of the O'Mahony party in the
neighbourhood of New Brunswick. When the re-
doubtable B. Doran Killian sailed with his three
mysterious vessels upon a secret expedition, with
unexampled success, it was proclaimed that he was
going to Bermuda, or Campo Bello, or Ireland. He
very prudently went to neither place, but, after a
due period of absence from public view, turned up
in United States territory, with a few followers,
menacing Campo Bello, it was thought, but being
careful not to resort to overt acts. His time was
taken up at the hotels at Eastport talking with his
confidants and holding Fenian meetings, at which
British tyranny was denounced, and subscriptions
to the Bonds solicited. Under the excitement there
was considerable accessions to the fund in the
Moffat-mansion. But the Irish are excitable, and
they have asked in vain " when the row is to corn-
" mence? " As yet there is no signs of a
" scrimmage," and the poor people who have been
contributing their surplus means are beginning to
be disgusted. There is a stoppage in the arrange-
ments, and the fountain is drying up. The United
States Government has ungenerously put an end to
the schemes of Killian and Co., and active hosti-
lities, if they are to be prosecuted, now devolve
upon the 'adverse faction, under the guidance of
Roberts and Sweeney.
The latter declare that they really intend to do
something. Their plan of action is kept sedulously
concealed, but it is declared that it will be effec-
tual when their forces are put in motion. This will
be well, but as the point of attack is obviously
Canada, and as Major-General Meade is now on
the frontier, it is not to be supposed that he will be
less vigilant with the Fenian army No. 2 than he
has been with the Fenian army No. 1. The
United States' have a duty to perform to .the people
and the laWs. They have so far shown-every dis-
position to discharge that duty, and Englishmen
may rest assured that Fenianism is nothing more
than a rather stale joke, and that the Government
of the United States have no intention of permit-
ting any breach of neutrality.
London, England, 1866-05-16

CLAIMS OF OFFICERS-THE INDIAN ARMY.

The Marquis of CLANRICARDE presented several
petitions from officers in the Indian army praying for a
speedy settlement of their claim.
THE CATTLE PLAGUE IN IRELAND.

The Marquis of CLANRTCARDEasked the noble lord
at the head of the Government if he had received any
information tending to confirm a statement which
appeared in some of the morning papers as to the outbreak
of the cattle plague in the county of Down.
Earl RUSSELL said the Government had received no
information on the subject•
Earl GRANVILLE said that a telegram had been re-
ceived from Professor Fergusson, to the effect that the
disease had broken out in the county of Down, but that the
local authorities would act on the instruction of the Privy
Council, and would adopt precautionary measures in refe-
rence to two fairs that were to be held in the neighbour-
hood where the disease had broken out.
ATTORNEYS' AND SOLICITORS' IRELAND) 1866
London, England, 1866-07-24

Allt - CURLING FLUID, 248, High Holborn,
London.—AL NT, ROSS'S CURLING FLUID curls
Ladies' or Gentlemen's hair immediately it is applied. Sold
at Ss 6d, 58 6d. and 10s ed ; sent free for 54, 84, and 144 stamps.
—Had of all Chemists.

GREY HAIR,-248, High Holborn, London.—.
ALEX. ROSS'S HAIR DYN roduces a perfect colour
immediately it 18 used. It is permanent, and perfectly na-
tural in effect. Price 3s Id, 5s 6d. and 108 ed ; sent by post
for 54,
81. and 141 stamps ; and all Chemists.

HAIR DESTROYER.-248, High Holborn,
asra
L—AL EX. ROSS'S DELATORY removes
super fluousondon hair from the face, neck. and arms, without effect
to n
dthe
144
takin,a
pep_ricHead3s
06hd,al5lsc6hde,mainsdts.10s 6d ; sent for 54, 84,
London, England, 1866-07-24

AQUATICS.

CORSAIR RI CLUB.
The following are the crewsOW forNG the four-oared race to
be rowed on the 28th inst., from Putney to Hammersmith:
Slater, Palmer, R. Stubbs, Singleton, H. Gadsden (cox.);
C. Winstauley, S. Richworth, W. Coley, A. Wells, Coley
(cox.), Gough, P. Gadsden, Samson, Copeland, Whit&
(cox.).

CHAMBERS AND COOPER.
For some time past the friends of the ex-champion,
Robert Chambers, have thought him good enough to have
another try, if not several tries, for aquatic honour; and •
talk has at last resulted in an interview with the friends
of Cooper, of Redheugh, which took place on Saturday
night last, at the house of Mr. W. Blakey, the Ade-
laide Hotel, Newcastle, where a couple of sovs a side
were posted in - the hands of the worthy host, to
make a match between those celebrated scullers for £2OO
a side and the championship of the Tyne, to come off in
September next. Tho respective parties met again last
(Monday) night at the same place, when, after a protracted
discussion, as the men could not come to terms, they
agreed to draw the money staked. This is a second time
within a few months that the proposed meeting between
these two men has resulted in a. fiasco.
London, England, 1866-07-24

ROYAL FREE HOSPITAL, Gray's-inn-road,
in the immediate vicinity of the Great Northern Rail-
way Terminus, King's-cross.
Patron—Her Most Gracioua Majesty the QUEEN.
VieQ-Patron—llis Royal Highness the Prince of WA LE,;, K.G

President—His Grace the Duke of BUCCLE UCH. li.G.
Th!s Hospital, founde i in the year 1828, the first to estab-
lish the principle of free admission to the sick poor, without
the delay and difficulty of Governors' orders. is wholly de-
pendent for support on voluntary c,on tributious and t 4actei.
It affords relief to a large number of in-patients, and, in
addition to this, the average number of attendance of the
destitute sick has for a considerable period averaged between
a,ocpo and 4,000 weekly.
The Committee earnestly solicit the ASSISTANCE of the
benevolent, as the premises of this Hospital are capable of
containing several hundred more beds, had the Committee
the requisite tunas to maintain them.
Contributions are received by the Treasurer, Edward bias •
1' 5(1., Nicholas-lane; also by Messrs. Coutts and Co.;
Drummond and Co. ; •Glyn and Co. ; d Co. ; Ransom
and Co. ; Prescott, Grote, and Co.; Smith, Payne, and Co. ;
Barclay and Co. ; « lliarns, Deacon, and Co.; Overend, Gur-
ney, and Co. : 'Nisbet and Co,. Berners-street • 1. Barnett and
Cu.,' LlverPooll and at the Hospital. from 10 till 5.

6TA.N.FOUD SMITE, tioretarr.
London, England, 1866-07-24

IMPERIAL PARLIAIIENT

HOUSE OF LORDS.—LAST EVENING.
The LonD CHANCELLOR took his seat on the woolsack
at five o'clock.

NEW PEERS.

Lord Wodehonse took the oaths and his seat as the Earl
of Kimberley, being introduced by the Earl of Clarendon
and Earl Granville. Lord Henniker took the oaths and
his seat, being introduced by Lord Digby and Lord Eger-
ton of Tatton.
London, England, 1866-07-24

THE HIGH PRICE OF MEAT.
Just published, 250 pages, boards is. 6d., cloth 25.,
VEGETABLE COOKERY, PASTRY, &c. ;
containing Five Hundred healthy and tasty dishes
without :he use of Meat. Full of information of thegreatest
value to every housewife and Ccok.
London: F. Pitman, 20, Paternoster-row.

N I;SV NOVEL.
Just published. 1 vol., cloth, price les. 6d.,
TYNTON GRANGE. ANovel
By J. It. S. ITARINGTON.

London: F. Pitman, 20, Paternoster-row.
London, England, 1866-07-24

FRANCE.

BOURSE, July 23.--Two o'clock.—Considerable
activity wnQ marxet at the opening
by the publication of the notice from the Minister
of,' the Interior to the effect that 'ltaly had signified
her adhesion to the proposed armistice, in principle
and that the negotiations were being conducted by
the Austrian and Prussian Plenipotentiaries at the
Prussian head-quarters. The animation which im-
mediately followed the promulgation of this news
has since, however, to a certain extent, subsided,
speculators manifesting much reluctance to enter
into extensive engagements whilst the definitive re-
ply of Italy remains at all uncertain. Thus, Three
per Cents., for the Account, which werefirst quoted
with an advance of 37ic., have since receded to
69f. 40c., making an advance on Saturday of 'tic.,
whilst Italian Fives, which at once made a rebound
of 90c., have gone back to 56f. 35c., reducing the
advance to 15c. Credit Mobilier Shares have im-
proved lf. 25c.—viz., to 677 f. 25c., and Comptoir
d'Escompte, 10f.—to 895. Credit Foncier remain
unvaried at. 1,320 f. In Railway Shares Orleans
have advanced sf. ; Lyons and Northern, If. 25c.
each ;• Austrian sf. ; and Lombard, 2f. 50c. Mexi-
can Bonds are in good demand at 195 f: A decline
of 4 per cent. is telegraphed on English Consols.

Three o'clock.—The market became weaker to-
wards the close, and left off at the following quota-
tions :

per Gents 97

Ito. end month — --
3 per Cents.
Do. end mouth 69 15
Credit Mobilier 670
Do. end mouth 665
Credit Foncier —
Do. end mouth 1295

Bank Shares 3550
Italian Loan 55 50
Do. end month 55 40
Mexican Loan —
Do. Bonds — ---
Spanish Threes
Home Debt • —
Deferred -
rAYS.

RAIL'

For Account.
Orleans
Northern 1125
Lyons and Mediterranean 867 50

_
Southern 527 50
Western •
Eastern
Sardinian .
Austrian
Lombard 390

530 -

_
North of Spain lO5
Saragossa 127 50
Ditto to Barcelona —
Roman
London, England, 1866-07-24

Just published, 2d; sent by the author for 3 stamps,
UGLINESS and BEAUTY; being a Pamphlet
the a
descriptive of articles and means used for improving
London.
PPearance. By ALEX. ROSS, 248, High Holborn,

SPANISH FLY is the acting ingredient in
ALEX. ROSS'S CANTHARIDES OIL, which speedily
Pro
duces whiskers and thickens hair, 35 6d, is 6d, and 10s 6d;
sent by post for 54, 84, and 144 stamps.— ALEX. ROSS, 248,
High Holborn, London, and all Chemists.

WONDERFUL DISCOVERY.—Corns cured
in one day by using ALEX. ROSS'S CHIROPO.
This preparation gradually dissolves the Corn in a few hours,
removing the very root. Price 45 ; sent by post for 60 stamps.
—248, High Holborn London, and all Chemists.
London, England, 1866-07-24

MARRETS.—This Day.

HAY.
SMITHFIELD.—OId meadow hay, £5 Os to £6 6s ; neN
do., £3 10s to £5 ss; old clover, £4 los to 17 Os Od ; De"
do., £3 I.os to £5 5s ; and straw, £2 Os to £2 lOs per load.
Trade firm.

-
CUMBERLAXD.—OId meadow hay, £5 5s to £6 60 °I!
new do., £3 lOs to £5 5s ; old clover, £4 15s to £7 Os o'l
new do., £3 10s to £5 15s ; and straw, £2 Os to :£2 105 P
load. A steady demand.
WHITEcEAPEL.—OId meadow hay, £5 5s to £6 6s „1:
new do., £3 10s to £5 5s ; old clover, £4 15s to £7 Os r
new do., £3 10s to £5 15s ; ,
and straw £2 Os to .£2- 105 per
load. ' Trade firm.

COLONIAL.
TEA.—The market has been very quiet, operations
the part of the trade having been deferred until to-W.'
when a rather large quantity of China produce will b°
offered.

SUGAR.--A good demand has prevailed, and in some ill;
stances enhanced prices are current. In the RefinedMarlces.
the small quantity of goods on offer tends to keep up price
,r
COFFEE.—There has been a very fair demand for superl'A
qualities,;notwithstanding the large quantity lately dispose'
of by importers, and full rates are readily obtained. 0
RICE.-A very limited business has been done, and ill
few instances at slightly reduced rates.

CHARLES FREDERICK HUTH, Esq., is the gentle;
man recommended by the Court of Directors of the 133971
of England to fill the vacancy in the direction occasions
'
by the retirement of the Right Honourable Stephen CL1111:
THE NEW QUEEN'S COUNSEL.—The new Queen 0
Counsel, Mr. Charles Pollock and Sir George 110133n3n-1
of the Home Circuit, Mr. W. A. Mundell, of the parlia-
mentary bar and the Home Circ4 and Mr. J. Dickenson'
of the Chancery bar, will be sworn in before the 1-4°
Chancellor, in his private room, at the House of Lords,
half-past four to-day.
Sir Hugh Rose, who had been at first inclined to
t
take his title from the river Betwa, the scene of a Vail
operation in his Central India campaign, has deternaine.;
upon consideration, to assume the title of Stratbnloclic:
from an ancient seat of his family, the Roses of "Cara°

near Inverness.
We have reason to believe that Mr. Morris, l‘q;
for Galway, has been appointed Solicitor-General
Ireland.
THE TEA TRADE, July 23.—The deliveries
London, estimated for the week, were .£1,003,b621b, wb_aie
shows a decrease of 346,9311 b. as compared with the P 4"
vious statement.
London, England, 1866-07-24

Second Edition, extra cloth, price is. 6d.,

THE LITTLE THINGS OF NATURE.
By LEO H. GRINDON, Author of "Life: its Nature," &o.

"It has seldom. been our lot to read a book more beauti-
fully written and more deeply interesting than the one btf ore
us"—Christian News.

" He presents scientific facts, whether physical or metaphy-
sical, in a form which makes them far more relishable than
the most imaginative novels."—Norfolk News.
London: F. Pitman, 20, Paternoster-row.
London, England, 1866-07-24

The Price of Gold.

The quotation of gold at Paris is about at par, and
the short exchange on London is 25.10 per .£1 sterling. On
Comparing these rates with the English Mint price of £3
l'rs. 104 d. per ounce for standard gold, it appears that gold le
about 3-10chs per cent. dearer in Paris than in London.
The mourn of exchange at New York on London tor bills at
from t
60 days' sight is 108 i to 1081 per cent. At these rates tiier
is scarcely any profit on the importation of gold the
Uu~te3 btatea

Maria Marchioness of Ailesbury left her residence
in Hertford-street, Mayfair, on Saturday afternoon, for
Strawberry-hill, Twickenham, on a visit to the Countess
Frances Waldegrave and the Right Hon. Chichester Fur_

tesi‘clueos.srs.
Neill Brothers and Co. in their New
York cotton circular state, with regard to the grow..
ing crop, that the " weather has continued favour-
able, with scarcely an exception, in all parts of the
cotton growing country, and the contrast presented
by our correspondence of this week, with the dis-
heartening reports received a few weeks ago, is ex-
tremely satisfactory. Many persons who then ad-
vised, and no doubt honestly believed in, a total
destruction of their crops, now write quite cheer-
fully of their prospects, so great a change does the
more favourable weather produce, not only on the
prospects, but also on the spirits of the planters.
It seems now to be admitted that the injury, although
great, was, as we wrote at the time, capable of being
to a considerable extent repaired by favourable
weather."

Mails from the United States aro duo in London on
Mondays and Thursdays of each week.
London, England, 1866-07-24

T II E X F O R D,
6, OXFORD-STREET, W.
The Oxford and Canterbury Hall Company (Limited',
EN TRA NOVELTIES. Operatic Selections performed
by Misses Russell, Barry,4 Fitzllenry; Messrs. A. St. Albyn,
Hush, Bury, Dalton, and Tivoli, with full band and chorus,
conducted by Mr. F.JormumAns.
Comedy, Burlesque, Gymnastic, and other performances,
by all the most talented Foreign and English artistes.
Messrs. Duriah and Davies.
EURARDO, THE GREAT SPIRAL ASCENSIONIST,
THIS E VENING. All Excursionists to London should see
him at once, as it is his last Week.
Admission—Area, 6d.; stalls and balcony, is.; private
boxes, with separate entrance, 10s. 6d.
Open every evening at 8.
London, England, 1866-07-24

PRIVATE BUSINESS.

- .
The following bills were read a third time and passed :
—Devon Valley and North British Railway Companies
(Branches), Berwickshire Railway, Tamar Kit Hill and
Callington Railway, Vale of Crickhowell Railway,
Great Western Railway, Nye Valley Railway, Greenock
and Shaws Water, Greenock Water, North-Western and
Charing-cross Railway, Louth and Lincoln Railway, Bre-
con and Llandovery Junction Railway and Northampton
and Banbury Junction Railway.
London, England, 1866-07-24

WONDERFUL DISCOVERY.—Corns cured
in one graduallywhiz ALEX. ROSS'S CHIROPO.
This preparation dissolves the Corn in a few hours,
removing• the very -wt. Price 45; sent by post for 60 stamps.
—248, High Holborn, London, and all Chemists.
London, England, 1866-07-24

London: F. Pitman, 20. Paternoster-row.

THE 111Gli PRICE OF MEAT.
Just published, 250 pages, IJoards is. M., cloth 28.,
VEGETABLE COOKERY, PASTRY, &c. ;
containing ' F.ve Hundred healthy and tasty dishes
without 'be use of Meat. Full of information of thegreatest
value to every housewife and Cook.
London, England, 1866-07-24

invidious task. Mr. GLADSTONE, of course, offered
no opposition to this arrangement, only reserving to
himself the right of renewing his proposal to liqui-
date the National Debt next session. The principle
of reducing the national liabilities is undoubtedly a
sound one, but it will be only prudent and reason-
able to defer such an attempt until we have a clear
and decided surplus.
London, England, 1866-07-24

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HER MAJESTY.

OSB 0 RNE, Monday.

Divine service was performed yesterday, by the
Rev. Geo. Prothero, before the Queen, Princess
Louise, Prince Leopold, and Prince Beatrice.
The Ladies and Gentlemen in Waiting were
present.

Her Majesty walked in the grounds this morning
with Princess Louise. Princess Leopold and Prin-
cess Beatrice also went out.
The Hon. Mrs. Wellesley has left Osborne.
Her Majesty the Queen will hold a Council at
Osborne, on Thursday next, at one o'clock.

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The Prince and Princess of Wales.

Yesterday afternoon their Royal Highnesses the
Prince and Princess of Wales, the Duke of Edin-
burgh, and the two infant Princes, Albert Victor
and George, attended by Major Grey, the Hon. E•
Yorke, and the Countess of Morton, left Marl-
borough House, on a visit to the Queen at Osborne.
London, England, 1866-07-24

London: F. Pitman, 29, Paternoster-row.

NEW NOVEL.
Just published, 1 vol., cloth, price 10s. 61,
LYNTON GRANGE. ANove.
By J. R. S. HARINGTON.

London : F. Pitman, 20, Paternoster-row.

Second Edition, extra cloth. price la. 6d.,

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fIOW TO GET FAT; or, Leanness, its Causes

and Cure.
By JOHN HARVEY, M.D., F.A.S., L.S.A., London.
By the same Author, price 2e. 6d. ; Cheap Edition. Is.
THE RENEWING OF LIFE. A Practical Guide for Self.
Preservation, embracing the Treatment of Nervousness
Indigestion, and various Affections of the Nervous System
London : Dean and Son, 65, Ludgate-hill, E.C.
London, England, 1866-07-24

COUNTRY MARKETS.

NOTTINGHAM—Jury 21.
The show of wheat to-day was moderate. The Fade
was very dull, at a reduction of is to 2s per qr. -'-';;,1
was a short supply of barley, and samples were disPb°:;.o
of at Lite rates. The show of oats was middling, and,t"',,-0
was a steady feeling in the trade, at late currencies. Bean
scarce, and sold at rather over late prices.
Old white wheat, 59s to 63s ; old red, 55s to GOs
white, 60s to 63s ; new red, 54s to 598 per 36 stone. vsl-d;
old, 32s to 35s ; new, 26s to 33s per 24 stone. Beans, °a-gs
51s to 53s ; new, 48s to 50s per 38s stone. Fine flour,
to 41s per sack.

CHELMSFORD—JULY 20.
-1,- ton
was a very fair supply of wheat at man.° ~ t tOO
day. Trade rather inactive, at a reduction of is per ta•
the prices of last week. Spring corn was the turn 10"-
A few samples of new dun peas sold at 40s. 42s
Wheat, old white.... 478 578 Peas, Partridge ...... 40S aos
new . .42s 568 White ...... —.32E' ":-.
old red 42s 52s Riling .......• 0 40
new. 41s 51s iDun.... ..... ...38 ~..S
Barley .. 25s 33s dit. o, new....-':
45s
Chevalier -- 8 —s Beans, Tick, old --Au° IQs
Grinding 25s 30s new. . -38 a 40
Malt 58s COB Harrow i icks.42s
17 ~,
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Chevalier 60a 62t

ne w. ... 40s

Oats •• 2Js 26s .....
Mangan . ..... ;36.15

GRANTHAM—JULY 21. efl
Old white wheat, 54s to 595; old red, 51s to 55s ; ,
white, 52s to 56s ; new red, 47s to 52s per 36 stone. itr
ley for malting, 36s to 42s per qr. ; grinding, 30s to 338
30 stone. Oats, old, 30s to 32s ; new, 25s to 30s Per,,,,
stone. Beans, old, 48s to 51s; new, 44s to 46s per 38 6t°-
Peas, 36s to 40s per 36 stone.

COLCHESTER—JULY 21.
Here to-day there was a moderate supply of wheat, and
business could only be done at a reduction of is V' per
vious rates. Prices of spring corn unaltered. Iv ea"
still fine and forcing.
An, 423
Wheat, white 543 583 ' Beans, Mazagan....•-y: 463
red. 508 548 Middle and small.-%'.°
ilarley 34s 133 Peas, white. ......... 383 40
Oats

ABERDEEN—JULY 20.
There was little business doing to-day. Oats continue
ending downwards.

White—wheat
()Odd
toto 44555 s
00(1} 62/b 11 bushel'44oos s
Rod wheat
Potato oats 25s Od to 25s 6d el.
Common oats 24s Od to 24s Gd} 40lb ? bush
Bore 30s Od to 31s Od ( Aolb 71 bushel'
Barley 32s Od to 32s 6d) "a" "
Oatmeal
Flour, line 19s 6d to 20s Od Il boll of 28°Ibp:
36s Od to 37s Od ,3 sack of 28°'

KIRKCALDY—JULY 21.
A fair supply of wheat ; only two parcels of barield
and only two of oats. Wheat is cheaper. Oats were
higher.
Wheat. Barley. Oats.
First 46s Od ' —a 61 31s lid
k., eeond 47s Od I—a Od —s Od
I
Tiiird 4!s Od —a Od —s Od

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PROVIDENCE ROW NIGHT REFUGE,
FOR
HOMELESS WOMEN AND CHILDREN,
14A, Providence-row, Finsbury, E.O.
Sixty Thousand Nights' Lodgings, with Suppers and
Breakfasts, have been given in this Institution to the
destitute, who otherwise would have had to pass the
nights in the bleak streets or under railway arches.
At present nearly 500 Nights' Lodgings, with Suppers and
Breakfasts, are given gratuitously every week. The poor
from all parts are admitted, the only condition being that
they are homeless and starving. The Manager &c.,
receives no remuneration whatever. Notwithstand-
ing the provision made by the Poor Houses, each
night numbers of young women, children, and orphans
ire, for want accommodation, refused admittance, and have
to spend night after night in the cold, wet, and sleet. To
meet this evil, and to provide more ample accommoda-
tion, £2,000 has been raised, but to accomplish the
work a sum of at least £l,OOO more will lie required.
Besides providing shelter for the homeless, this year it
is pror,csed, as far as the donations obtained for the pur-
pose will allow, to give bread and coals to poor families
in want. Will you, in your charity, help to carry on and
accomplish what has been begun ? Will you help to give
shelter to the really homeless, and food to the really
starving ? The smallest donation will be most welcome,
and, night and morning, the prayers of the destitute will
be offered in your behalf.
SUBSCRIPTIONS are earnestly requested, and will be
gratefully received by the Rev. D. (iIIBERT D.D., N 0.1227
Finsbury-circus," E.O.
London, England, 1866-07-24

52. Fleet-street. At home from 10 till 5.

DISDEM, PHOTOGRAPHIST.—INITEN-
TOR of the CARTE de VISITE, Patent the 27th of
November, 1854, 70, 7 t, 72, Brook-street, Hanover-square, and
for Equestrian Portraits at Hereford Lodge, Gloucester-
road, Old Brompton-road, and 8, Boulevard des Italiens,
P „.i.
DIzDERf has on ri toiyi<rs,. .7 N7T QT,rw
of all the CELL BRITIES of the Day, and PANO E AMIC
VIEWS. Establishments in LONDON, PARIS, MADRID,
and TOULON, for enlargements up to life size.

DISDERI, PHOTOGRAPHIC ARTIST to
H.I. Majesty the Emperor Napoleon 111, and the Im-
perial Family ; to ILL Majesty the Emperor of All the
Russias ; also to ILI. Majesty the Queen of Spain and the
Royal Family ; to H. Majesty the King of Italy ; to H. Ma-
jesty the King of Holland ; to H. Majesty the King of Por-
tugal ; to the Imperial Academy of Music; Photographer of
the Palace of the Universal Exhibition of 1855, &c.
London, England, 1866-07-24

HART STREET, IS THE DEPART-
", • MENT for LADIES' RIDING HABITS, LIVERIES, and
other CLOTHING MADE TO ORDER,
At E. MOSES & SON'S.

13'7 TOTTENHAM COURT ROAD,
is subivided into Departments for HATS and
CAPS, BOOTS and SHOES, and SHIRTS, HOSIERY,
PORTMANTEAUS, and RAILWAY RUGS,
At E. MOSES & SON'S.

138 TOTTENHAM COURT ROAD,
is subdivided into Departments for OUTFITS,
MEMAXICSI CLOTHING,_ OVERCOATS, DRESS and
FROCK COATS, and READY MADE CLOTHING of
every description,
At E. MOSES & SON'S.

2 Q EUSTON ROAD, ls SUBDIVIDED
kity, into Departments for JUVENILE C
LADIES' RIDING HABITS LOTHING,
, LIVERIES and other
CLOTHING 3IIDE TO ORDER,
At E. MOSES & SOX'S.

Nry..,,...kLL ARTICLES ARE MARKED IN
PLAIN FIGITHES TIIE LOWEST PRICES, FROM WHICH NO ABATEMENT CAN BE
MADE.

At E. MOSES sox's.

N.8.-SHOULD ANY ARTICLE NoT BF
APPROVED OF IT WILL BE EXCHANGED
OR THE MONEY WILL BE RETURNED,
At E. MOSES & SON'S.

LIST OF PRICES WITH FASHION CARD,
AND RULES FOR SELF-MEASUREMENT,
GRATIS AND POST-FREE.
At E. MOSES SON'S.

MOSES & SON'S ESTABLISHMENTS
jJ• are closed every Friday at Sunset till Saturday at
Sunset, when business is resumed till 11 o'clock.

p . MOSES & SON, CORNER OF MINORIES
and ALDGATE, NEW OXFORD STREET, Corner of
MART STREET, and Corner of TOTTENRAM COURT
110A.D and EUSTON ROAD ;
also at BEADFOaD, YCRESRIRE.
London, England, 1866-07-24

506 NEW OXFORD-STREET, IS THE
DEPARTMENT for SHIRTS, HOSIERY, PORT-
MANTEAUS, RAILWAY RUGS, PERFUMERY, and
FANCY GOODS,
At E. MOSES & SON'S.

tA7 NEW OXFORD STREET, IS THE
i DEPARTMENT for OVERCOATS DRESS and
FROCK COATS, and READY MADE CurriuNG
of every description,
At E. MOSES & SON'S.

NEW OXFORD STREET, IS THE
tl O
8, DEPARTMENT for MECHANICS' CLOTHING
and OUTFITS,
At E. MOSES & SON'S.
London, England, 1866-07-24

SPANISEE FLY is the acting ingredient in
ALEX ROSS'S CANTHARIDES OIL. which speedily
produces whiskers and thickens hair, 3s 6d, Is Id, and 108 0d;
sent by post for 51, 84, and 144 stamps.—ALEX. ROSS, 248,
High holborn, London, and alt Chemists.
London, England, 1866-07-24

103 105

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Chiverton
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East Grenville
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East Loved
E. W'l Russell (Tavistk
Gam.& StAubyn(G wen.
Great Lixey, limited
Great South Tolgus
Great Wheal Busy
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Great Luxembourg. 134
Imperial Mexican. lim., 7
littoman (Smyrna to Aidin),
FOREIGN MEM
C hontales Gold:and Silver Mining, I;
DJII Pedro, North Del Rey, par
BANKS,

Alliance, lira., 22
Chartered Iler. of India, London, and China. 35 5;
City, 17
Consolidated Bank, lira., 41
I uperiai Ottoman,. 8;
Lard Mortgage Bank of India, 1im.:31
London and County, 651 6
London Joint Stock,:4
London and 11 estminster, 95 6;
Oriental Bans Corporation. 96
East and West India, INDOCKS.
MISCEL ANEOUS.
Anglo-American Telegraph, 9;
Atlantic Telegraph, 8 per cent. gua., 21:1
City of London Real Property, Jim., 2f
City Offices, lira., I f
Credit Fonder and nobilier of England, 41
Credit Foncier of Mauritius, lira„
Egyptian Corn. and Trading, 11m..13/
Gen. Credit and Finance of London. rim.. 41
Hudson's Bay, 15; 16
International Financial Society, lim. 31
London General Omnibus Company, lira, 31
Nr.tional Discount t ompany. 131
Ocean Marine Insurance). 211
Thames and Mersey Marine, Insurance. Um, 61
London, England, 1866-07-24

THE ATLANTIC CABLE.

The following telegram was received by Reuter's
Telegram Company (Limited) at 6.26 p.m. on July
23, from Mr. R. A. Glass, managing director of
the Telegraph Construction and Maintenance Com-
pany (Limited)

" VALENTIA, July 23.

6 p.m.—The following telegram has been re-
ceived from the Great Eastern this day :—Noon,
ship's time, July 23. Canning to Glass. Lat.
50.16 N., long. 42.16 W. Cable payed out 1,345.24
miles. Distance run, 1,196.9 miles. Insulation and
continuity perfect, Insulation improved 30 per cent,
since starting."

GREAT FIRE IN ST. GEORGE'S- IN-THE-EAST.--
Shortly before one o'clock this (Tuesday) morning, a fear-
ful fire occurred in the extensive range of premises be-
longing to Mr. W. Hogg, pastry cook and confectioner,
carrying on business at 85, 86, and 87, St. George's-street,
East. The discovery was made by a police-constable of
the H division, who at once sounded the necessary alarm,
and the inmates having been aroused some of them were
enabled to effect their escape in safety, but four of the re-
sidents were unable to leave the second floor on account
of the heated smoke and the flames ascending with such
fury up the staircase. Conductors Douglas and Kelley
arrived with the Royal Society's escapes from St. George's
and Shadwell stations, when Kelley succeeded in saving
the life of Mr. M'Neil from the second floor of No. 85.
Conductor Douglas also at great risk managed to
save the life of Mrs. E. M. Turner, aged 52, but
not until she was nearly suffocated by the heated smoke.
He also placed another male and a female into the canvas
and brought them down in safety. Had it not been for
the prompt attendance of the conductors the whole four
persons must have perished. The laud steamers by Shand,
Mason, and Co. wore soon in attendance, and a plentiful
supply of the East London Company's water having been
obtained the engines were called into full operation, but
some hours elapsed before the flames could be extinguished,
and not until N 0.86 was burnt out ; N 0.85 have also the 2d
and 3d floors burnt out, and No. 87 has the upper floors
destroyed. The salvage corps under Mr. Swanton also
s uTndh
fperroepre, property.
eerstototaold,loNsysasisinvseurYredc.on
attended, and were the means of saving a vast amount of
The
eraobrilgein
oTf htehesfiurfe-
is unknown.

ANOTHER. BIG BET.—On Saturday evening last an even
bet of £50,000 was laid at one of tho West-end clubs on
Hermit against the Palmer for next year's Derby.
London, England, 1866-07-24

THE WAR IN ITALY.

Rovioo, July 22, Evening.
An Austrian patrol, coming from Segnano, has
fallen into an ambuscade prepared by some detach-
ments of Bersaglieri.

FLORENCE, July 23.
Intelligence received here announces that the
Austrians have occupied Val Sugana in force with
rocket batteries and mountain artillery. They have
also prepared to destroy several bridges.
All arrivals from French ports in the Mediter,
ranean, with the exception of Algeria, are submit-
ted to 15 days' quarantine in Italian ports.
Deputy Boggio is stated to have been killed in
the recent engagement at Lissa.

The following official despatch has been received
here to-day :

Yesterday, the 22d inst., the Medici division,
after nine hours' fighting, carried all the enemy's
positions from Cismora to Primolano. It is ad-
vancing to-day by the Val Sugana upon Trent.
SEER, July 23;
In several of the more important towns and in
most of the country districts of East Friesland ad-
dresses are being prepared to the King of Prussia
requesting to be united with that monarchy.
London, England, 1866-07-24

LAST WEEK BUT ONE.

CRYSTAL PALACE.—GRNAT ILLUMINA-
TION of FOUNTAINS and GRAND PYRO-
TECHNIC DISPLAY and Popular Afternoon and
Evening Fete, on THURSDAY EVENING next, July 26.
The unrivalled splendour of the three great displays this
season of Illuminated Fountains and Fireworks are well
known. The addition of the excessively brilliant—
although expensive—light, Magnesium, used in such pro-
fusion as only these great displays admit of, has, in com-
bination with the Fountains, given a charm to these even-
ing entertainments, wholly unattainable elsewhere. The
great novelty of he last display, the Blazing Comets,
produced an extraordinary sensation. Mistaken as they
were for actual meteors in their mad career from the summit
of the Lofty Water Towers, they startled the entire neigh-
bourhood. The Set Fireworks also were without previous
parallel, one piece alone being 200 feet in circumference.
The Flight of Rockets were universally proclaimed to far
exceed in brilliancy and extent anything before witnessed
(except perhaps on the display consequent on the peace
after the Crimean War), while the Grand Illumination of
the Fountains is beyond question by far the most magni-
ficent coup d'ceil ever presented to the public.
To enable all classes to witness this unique exhibition, a
Great Popular Display will take place on the above date
at the ordinary price of admission—viz., ONE SHILLING
ONLY.

Such a combination of magnificence, at such small cost,
is without precedent ; but as the former displays have been
attended by more than ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND
visitors, and as however many visitors attend the Crystal
Palace there is room for all, it is believed with confidence
that such an undertaking as the present can be rendered
remunerative by the large attendance which must inevi-
tably be attracted. Performances by the Orchestral Band
of the Company and on the Great Organ at intervals, and
the Thousand and One attractions as usual.
The Palace will be opened at Ten. At half-past Seven
ETHARDO, the Wonder of the Day, will make an Ascent
of the Spiral Mountain ; after which, Promenade and Great
Organ Performance until the GRAND DISPLAY of
FIREWORKS, commencing at Nine o'clock, concluding
before half-past Nine o'clock with the Comets, Great
Illumination of Fountains, Water Temples, &c.
NOTE.—The Palace will be brilliantly illuminated after
the display for evening promenade until half-past ten o'clock.
Twelve hours.
Ample railway trains, leaving every few minutes, will
be provided by the companies for return to town. On the
late displays, upwards of 40,000 visitors left the Palace,
without crowding, within an hour of the termination of the
illumination of the fountains.
London, England, 1866-07-24

Commence at Seven.

ROYAL PRINCESS'S THEATRE.
Sole Lessee and !tanager, Mr. Geo. V►ning.
SUMMER SEASON.—Doors open at Half-past Seven,
performanc-_s commence at Eight o'clock precisely.
THIS EVENING, a New and Original Drama, in Three
Acts, by Watts Phillips. Esq., entitled THE HUGUENOT
CAPTAIN. Principal characters by Mrs. Stirring, Miss
Neilson, Miss Auausta Thou. son ; Mr. Geor_e Honey tu.d Mr.
Vining. Grand r fillet of Bollemians, in which 3131. Flageo-
let, Clodoche, Comete, and Normande, will appear. New
scenery by Mr. F. Lblds.
London, England, 1866-07-24

THEATRE ROYAL, HAYMARKET.-
Sole Lessee and Maneger, Mr. Buckstone.
THIS EVENING. A ROMANTC AT TACHMENT.
sir. W. Farren anii Miss Ada Cavendish.
Afterwhich, DAVID GAR RICK : Messrs. Sothern, Buck-
stone, Chippendal.., Rogers, Clark, Coe, so.; Mesdames
Moore, uhippendale, Fitzwilliam, So.
To be followed by LORD DUNDREARY MARRIED
AND DONE FOR : Messrs. Sothern. Buckstone, tiordon,
Braid, &a. ; Mrs Chlppena ale, SI ss Hill, &c. •
Concluding with A DAULHITER TO MARRY : Miss
Lindley:
London, England, 1866-07-24

LA TEST INTEL LIGENOE.

(REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.)

THE PRELIMINARIES OF PEACE.
PARIS, July 23.
The folio wing despatch from the Minister of the
Interior has been posted up this afternoon :

" Austria has accepted the preliminaries of peace
admitted by Prussia. The Plenipotentiaries have
rssembled at the Prussian head-quartersin order to
'negotiate an armistice. The definitive reply of Italy
is expected, but that Power has already admitted
in principle the preliminaries of peace."
The preliminaries of peace proposed by Prussia,
and approved by Franc; are as follows :
Austria to recognise the dissolution of the former
German Bund and the organisation ;of a new Con-
federation from which she would be excluded.

The North of Germany to form a union under the
military and diplomatic direction of Prussia.
The optional formation of a union of South Ger-
many as an independent international body.

National bonds between these two Unions.

The annexation of the Elbe Duchies to Prussia,
with the exception of the Danish portion of Schles-

Part payment by Austria of the Prussian war

expenses.

The maintenance of the integrity of Austria, with
the exception of 'Venetia.

These conditions have been submitted by France
to Austria, who has already agreed to the first
point, excluding her from the Germanic Confedera-
tion to be re-organised, by Prussia.
Apart from the demands submitted to Austria,
Prussia intends to annex territory containing about
3,000,000 of inhabitants.

PARIS, July 24.
The Moniteur of this morning announces that
Italy has agreed to the suspension of hostilities.
FLORENCE, July 23.

Baron Ricasoli has left here for Ferrara.

The Italie of to-day says—" We can state on
good authority that Prussia has not called upon
Italy to sign an armistice. The Prussian Minister
in this country is only charged to negotiate with
Italy the bases of the proposed suspension of hos-
tilities. No armistice can be concluded unless
agreed to by both the allied Powers."

FRANKFORT, July 23 (Evening.)

_ .
The town of Frankfort has not yet paid the con-
tribution demanded by the Prussian commandant.
The inhabitants have invoked the intercession of
England and France for their petition to the King
of Prussia to diminish the amount of the contribu-

QUARANTINE AT MALTA.
MALTA, July 23.
A quarantine of 15 days is now imposed upon al
arrivals from Liverpool and Marseilles.
The public health in Malta is satisfactory.

SPAIN,
MADRID, July 23d (Evening).

A Royal decree has been issued ordering the an

ticipatory payment of the taxes due in the next six
and twelve months. These taxes must be paid in
advance on the sth of August and sth of November
next.

The official Gazette says that the Government
regrets that it is compelled to take this measure on
account of the public requirements and the state of
monetary affairs.
London, England, 1866-07-24

52. Fleet-street. At home from 10 till 5.

DISDERI, PHOTOGRAPHIST.-LNVEN-
TOR of the CARTE de VISITE, Patent the 27th of
November, 1854, 70, 71, 7h, Brook-street, Hanover-square, and
for Equestrian Portraits at Hereford Lodge, Gloucester-
road, Old Brompton-road, and 8, Boulevard des Italiens,
Paris.
Mr. DI PERI has on SALE 65,000 CARTES de VISITE
of all the CEL -.BRITIES of the Day, and PANOIL&MIC
VIEWS. Eqablishments in LONDON., PARIS, MADRID,
and TOUL')N, for enl,rgements up to life size.
London, England, 1866-07-24

ACCEPTANCE OP TEE PRELIMINARIES
OP PEACE.

(REUTER'S TELEGRAMS)

PARIS, July 23.
The following despatch from the Minister of the
Interior has been posted up this afternoon :

. - -
" Austria has accepted the preliminaries of peace
admitted by Prussia. Plenipotentiaries have nzet
at the Prussian headquarters in order to negotiate
an armistice. The definitive reply of Italy is ex-
pected ; but that Power has already admitted in
principle the preliminaries of peace."
London, England, 1866-07-24

CHESTERFIELD.

WEDNESDAY, July 25.—The CAVENDISH STAKES of 25 sovs,
added to a Sweepstakes of 3ssovs each; two year olds
7st, three Bst 101 b ; fillies and geldings allowed 81b.
About half a mile. To close and name between tho
hours of eight and ten o'clock on Tuesday.
The SCARSDALE PLATE of 25/Bova, added to a Sweepstakes
London, England, 1866-07-24

New Edition, now ready, price is.,

HOW TO GET FAT; or, Leanness, its Causes
and Cure.
By JOHN HARVEY, M.D., F.A.S., L.S.A., London.
By the same Author, price 2s. 6d. ; Cheap Edition. Is.
THE RENEWING OF LIFE. A Practical Guide for Self-
Preservation, embracing. the Treatment of Nervousness,
Indigestion, and various Affections of the Nervous System.
London : Dean and Son, 65, Ludgate-hill, KC.
London, England, 1866-07-24

DIMPLE REMOVER.—AII diseases of the
—ALEX
JL skin are improved by one dose oi ALEX. ROSS'S
VEGETABLE SKIN PILLS. They remove redness, sal-
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mists. ROSS, 248, High Holborn, London, and all Che-

HAIR COLOUR WASH.—By washing the
head with this beautifully-perfumed Wash, in seven
or ten days the hair assumes its orialnal colour, and remains
so by an occasional usinz. lOs ; sent for stamps.—ALEX.
ROSS, 24?, High Holborn, London, and all Chemists.