biglam/hmd_newspapers huggingface dataset:
The Sun.
London, England, 1859-08-25

METROPOLITAN CATTLE MARKET.

The show of beasts in our market to-day was moderate.
For prime Scots, crosses, &c., we had a steady demand, at
fully Monday's prices. Inferior stock, however, sold
slowly at barely late currencies. Aithough the supply of
sheep was seasonably good, the mutton trade ruled firm,
and the quotations were well supported. The best old
Downs realised os per 81bs. There was an improved
inquiry for lambs. In prices, however, no advance took
place. Prime calves sold readily, other kinds of veal
slowly, on former terms. In pigs and milch cows very
little was doing at late rates.

Per 81bs. to sink the offal.
s. d. s. d. s. d. s. d.
Crse. & inf. beasts 2 8 3 0 Primecrs-wool do. 4 2 4 4
Second quality do. 3 2 3 6 Pme. S'thdown do. 4 8 5 0
Prime large oxen 3 8 4 4 Large crse. calves 3 2 3 8
Prime Scots, &c. 4 6 4 8 Prime small d 0... 4 0 4 8
Crse. & inf. sheep 3 2 3 6 Large hogs 3 0 3 6
Second quality do. 3 8 4 0 Small porkers .... 3 8 4 6
Lambs, 4s 6d to 5s Bd.

Suckling calves, 18s to 22s ; and quarter .old store pigs,
18s to 235.

TOTAL SUPPLY.

FOREIGN SUPPLY.

Beasts

.1,000

Sheep and lambs 11;572
Calves

Beasts 240
Sheep
Calves
320

Pigs 4OO

Pigs

MEAT MARKETS.

NEV GATE AND LEADENHALL.—The supplies of meat
are moderate, and the trade rules inactive, as follows :
—Beef, from 2s 10d to 4s 4d ; mutton, 3s 2d to 4s 4d ;
lamb, 4s Od to 5s Od ; veal, 3s 4d to 4s 4d ; pork, 3s 4d
to 4s 6d per Sibs. by the carcase.
SOUTHALL, August 24.—The supplies of each kind of
fat stock were only moderate. Generally speaking, till
trade ruled steady, at very full prices :—Beef, from 3s 6d to
4s 8d ; mutton, 3s 8d to 5s Od ; lamb, 4s 6d to 5s 4d ; veal,
4s to 4s 6d ; and pork, 3s 8d to 48 4d per 81bs. to sink
the offal.

ROMFORD, August 24.—Prime beasts, sheep, and calves
sold steadily, at full prices. Otherwise, the trade was in a
sluggish state :—Beef, fram 3s 4d to 4s 10d ; mutton, 3s
10d to 5s Od ; lamb, 4s 4d to 5s 4d ; veal, 3s 8d to 4s ;
pork, 38 8d to 4s 4d per Blbs ; milch cows, £l5 Os to 119
Os each ; suckling calves, 18s to 22s ; quarter old store
pigs, 18s to 23s each.
London, England, 1859-08-25

with dockyard countermanding the previous orders
for the Vivid, steam vessel, to leave for Spithead,
to embark his Royal Highness Prince Alfred for

Havre.

The Galatea, screw frigate, to be launched at
Woolwich dockyard on the 14th September, will be
fitted with her engines and machinery by workmen
in the employ of the manufacturers, Messrs. John
Penn and Sons, of Greenwich.

A writer in a contemporary says—lt appears that
the Caesar, 91, is expected to go to China for inva-
lids ! Would not a troop ship be better, and more
commodious ; and is it quite expedient to send away
the only ship of the Channel Squadron which has
a trained crew ?
London, England, 1859-08-25

SARDINIA.

The Piedniontese Gazette describes as follows the
ceremony of delivering up to the Sardinian autho-
rities the five gunboats launched on the Lake of
Garda, and which, as already stated, have been
presented to Victor Emmanuel by Napoleon III.:

" On the 16th, at 8 a.m., Rear-Admiral d'Au-
vare, commander-in-chief of the Sardinian navy,
proceeded in company with Gen. Mollard and
other Piedmontese officers to the pier of the port
of Desenzano, to which one of the gunboats was
moored, and there he met Rear-Admiral Dupouy,
of the French navy. The gunboats hoisted French
colours, which were saluted with a double salvo
of 21 guns from the gunboats, as also from the
Piedmontese field-artillery drawn up on the bank.
At the same time the brigade Pinerolo fired three
rounds with three cheers for the Emperor of the
French. The French colours were then furled up,
and the vessels were formally delivered. The gun-
boats then hoisted Sardinian colours, which were
saluted as before, with three cheers for the King.
The ceremony ended with the troops defiling before
the officers of both nations. Desenzano was gaily
decked out for the occasion with the Froneh and
Sardinian flags. At 5 p.m. the Sardinian authori-
ties gave a banquet to the French Rear-Admiral
and the officers of his suite, of which the munici-
pality and ecclesiastical authorities of the place also
partook, together with the Sardinian officers.
Rear-Admiral d'Auvare has also caused a banquet
to be prepared for the 160 sailors of, both services
then at Desenzano. After the banquet there was
a ball, and the town Was illuminated. Rear-Admi-
ral d'Auvare also delivered 18,000 francs to Rear-
Admiral Dupouy, to be distributed to the workmen
and sailors who had aided in putting together and
launching the flotilla on the lake."
London, England, 1859-08-25

711 E VIC'TORIA CROSS.

The ceremony of presenting the Victoria Cross to
Major James INPLeod Innes, of the Bengal Engi-
neers, for his gallant conduct when, as Assistant
Field Engineer to General Franks' acting force
while adyancing from Jaunpore to Lucknow,
took phial ai-cCtrlVVrtta on the Ist of July, in the
presence of a large body of spectators and troops.
The troops, consisting of a party of Artillerymen
e threear sy,
and a portion of her Majesty's 3d Buffs and 99th
Regiment, having been drawn up in line, they were
at 6 o'clock inspected by the Governor-General,
aanttdenhdisedstbayfr.SiiT• James
voOreuttrhaemn,
fSoirrinJeoahnintilo
sides of a square, in the centre of which the Gover-
nor-General took up his possietlio,
ofn
the Bengal En-
gineers,lthe hero of the day, having been brought forward
Major 'tines,
by Major
Brigadier BrownorSaleand Capt. Frproceededa to read the
order trom her Majesty and the
Chief, in which it was directed that t
be presented with every it
to show tbe signal distinctionChoomcmroassndshero-ninld-
milary
whichhonou hre, in orderr
Majesty
desired to be attached to this reward of valour.
The despatch from General FranksrecordingMajor
Innes's • •
se
distinguished Nes
i and recommending
him for the distinctionnro'Ns,c't'
o be conferred, was
then read, after which the Victoria Cross was at-
tached to Major Innes's breast by the Governor-
General himself, who expressed the gratification he
felt in conferring so high an honour on an officer so
young, yet so distinguished. Briefly recapitulating
to the assembled spectators and troops the services
which had been performed by Major Iv nes, he de-
tailed in full the particular service fol. which the
Cross was awarded—viz., that in the al lion at Sul-
' n
istOhntelinrdst
ieliitonseerodssTbheleoewintT)leorge i
upnr:
os preserved. v
the Be n
' tanpore Major Innes, far in advance of the column,
unsupported and single-handed, seized one after the
other, and held until assistance reachr:d him, two
guns of the enemy in position--the first being seized
moment
oumtiletno
athpeplgyunthmeer (whom Major
• match, and by
act of well-timed daring the
e lives of many
ed. The Cray . nor-General
concluded a brief but spirited spec. Al'er with 11-
gal F
_,n-g—ineer.s,aanwdeby
live to wear the Cross as a. ma -
expressing a wish that Major ' Innes might long
favour of his Sovereign, mid • as a title to the respect
of his fellow-countrymen, ekof the well-earned
The troops then gave a
general salute in honour
of Major Innes, and the
proceedings terminated by an inspection of the
force.

ROYAL PRINCESS'S THEATRE.
Under tne Management a Mr. Charles Kean.
THIS EVENING, THE WIFE'S SECRET. Mr. and
Mrs. C. Kean.
To cowhide with A BLIDSUMMER NIGHr'S DREAM.
Commence at 7.

THEATRE-ROYAL, HAYMARKET.
Lessee, Mr. J. B. Bnckstone.
THIS EVENING the performances will commence with
THE HAPPIEST DAY OF MY LIFE.
Followed by THE CONTESTED ELECTION.
After which, OUT OF SIGHT OUT OF MIND.
And HALLOWE'EN.
London, England, 1859-08-25

MEAT MARKETS.

NENVGATE AND LEADENHALL.—The supplies of meat
are moderate, and the trade rules inactive, as follows :
—Beef, from 2s 10d to 4s 4d ; mutton, 3s 2d to 4s 4d
lamb, 4s Od to 58 Od ; veal, 3s 4d to 4s 4d ; pork, 3s 4d
to 4s 6d per 81bs. by the carcase.

SOUTHALL, August 24.—The supplies of each kind a
fat stock were only moderate. Generally speaking, th,)
trade ruled steady, at very full prices :—Beef, from 3s 6d to
4s 8d ; mutton, 3s 8d to 5s Od ; lamb, 4s 6d to 5s 4d ; veal,
4s to 4s 6d ; and pork, 3s 8d to 4s 4d per 81bs. to sink
the offal.

ROSSFORD, August 24.—Prime beasts, sheep, and calves
sold steadily, at full prices. Otherwise, the trade was in a
sluggish state :—Beef, from 3s 4d to 4s lad ; mutton, 3s
10d to 5s Od ; lamb, 4s 4d to 5s 4d ; veal, 3s 8d to 48 6d ;
pork, 3s 8d to 4s 4d per 81bs ; milch cows, £l5 Os to £l9
Os each ; suckling calves, 18s to 22s ; quarter old store
pigs, 18s to 23s each.
London, England, 1859-08-25

London : H. Bailliere, 219, Regent-street

V. R.—Sale of Lead. Ashes, Serge, Cuttings, Paper, Junk,
Wool, Harness, Clothing, Leather, Iron, Zinc, Tin, Wood,
and Old Stores.
BY Order of the SECRETARY OF STATE
for WAR—TO BE SOLD BY PUBLIC AUCTION,
at the Royal Arsenal, Woolwich, on MONDAY, the 29th of
August,`lBs9, at 11 o'clock in the forenoon, precisely, the
following stores :—Lead, Ashes, Junk, Paper, Wool, Har-
ness, Serge, Clothing, Miscellaneous Stores, Iron, Wood, &c.
May be viewed from 10 to 1 o'clock, and from 2 till 5 o'clock,
on the three working days previous to the sale, and 'Cata-
logues obtained at the War-office, Pall-mall; at the Tower ;
and Royal Arsenal, Woolwich.
London, England, 1859-08-25

THE LONDON.—The attention of Gentlemen
18 especially drawn to the advantages offered in these
ti-atait and spacious Saloons, which fulfil all the require-
men sofa West-end club of the most aristocratic and excla-
ve character
raief,o,n trouvedans la Salle de Lecture non seulement lea
pt Vein's iourneaux Angle's, mais aussi Allemand, Francais,
Aaelge,

F. SAWYER, Proprietor, 191, Fleet-street

TRE LONDON.—SAWYER'S famous
A, LONDON D.I,NNERt, consisting of two soups, two
I; two entrees,joint4; two sweets, cheese, and salad, at a
pd Charge of 2s. -6d. (attendance, 3d.), is served from Two
Eight in the spacious Saloon.
the Coffee-room, Dinners from thejoint, with vegetables,
ip'..ese, and salad, ls. 6d. (attendance 3d.), and soup, fish, en-
l."' NC., a la carte, are served from One till Nine o'clock.
-..adies' Private Rooms and Dining Saloons. Spacious and
Well-ventilated Wine, Coffee, and Smoking Saloon.
extensive and carefully' selected stock of Rhenish, Me-
ELT and other Wines, imported expressly for the London
---".uer• Open on Sundays from Four till Nine.
F. SAWYER, Proprietor, 191, Fleet-street.

THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY ROOMS,
.. /Ugh Holborn, RE. OPENED for the SEASON.—This
rtablishment, pre-eminently distinguished for the elegance
4734 matchless beauty of its decorations, combined with the
riection of its management, is OPEN EVERY EVENING.
4,reat alterations and
leftave been made during
Ve recess, and nothing has beenundone that could eh-
111X the beauty of the place, or increase the comfort of the
aTitors. Doors open at half-past 8 ; overture at 9; closing
'l2 Punctually. Admission is.
London, England, 1859-08-25

FOREIGN MINES

Australian
Bon AccordCopper,Lim.
Brazil. Imp. (is. at 25 p.)!
Do.St.Johndelßey,Lim.l
Do. L and and Mining Co. '
Clarendon Consols Min-
ing Co. of Jamaica ...
Cobra Copper
Copiapo
DunMoun.Cop.Ming.Co
Fortuna
General
Linares
Lusitanian
Mariquita
New Granada
N.RhineCop.of S.Aus.L
,Potttgibaud Silver, Lead'
.

5
30
28.2.8}

I Mining and Smelt....
'Port Philip
Santiago de Cuba
[lUnited Mexican

laA il)

10 11

d
41 43
8 9
24* 2t
22 2
104 114
1 d
t

iP
4 5
I
11

JOINT-STOCK BANKS.
Sharel Joint-Stock Banks. Paid. l' Closing
Price. Done.
1
100 Agra&UnitedServiceßkl 50
40 Australasia, -
Business
25 Bank of Egypt all 21 22
100 irank of London 5O
40 IBrit. Col. Bk. & LoanCo all
50 !British North American all
20 Chtd. Bank of India, &o 12 1 p 18,E1
100 City 5O 62 641
100 Colonial -
20.11 Corn. Bank of Canada all
100 Commercial of London. 20 10 20
20 Eng ' Scot., & Aus. Ch. all 151 151
20 Gen Bk. of Switzerland all
20 Lon.C.lliar.Bk.ofAustral. all 214 211
50 London and County -
50 London Joint Stock ... 10
100 London & Westminster. 20 491- 4
100 Nat. I'rov. of England. 35 77
20 Do. new lO
50 National Bank 25
20 New South Wales
25 Orient .13k. Corporation all 39 40
20 Ottoman Bank all 19 20
Provincial of Ireland
10 Do. New all -
25 South Australia
25 Do. New l7/
25 Union of Australia all 40
25 Do. New
50 Union of London lO 23 27 251
' 100 Unity Mutual so
100 Western Bk of London d
50 ....! .-.
London, England, 1859-08-25

RAILWAYS.

Cash. Account.
Orleans
Northern
New ditto. Bl5
Lyons and Mediterranean 866 25 .. 870
Geneva 530 ..
Southern
Western 570
Eastern
Sardinian 415 .. 412 50
Austrian
Exchange on London, at sight, paper, 25f. 121 e. ; money,
25f. 10e. ; three months, paper, 24f. 971 e.; money, 24f. 95c.
London, England, 1859-02-14

VALE OF NEATH.

Tho report of thir dWeciors state that the depression in
the steam coal trade, so heavily felt in the Aberdare dis-
trict, has been greatly aggravated by the condition of the
shipping interest, and the large stocks of ore accumulated
at the works during the early part of last year. The pas-
senger traffic shows a decrease of 17.8 per cent., resulting
from the depressed state of trade and low rate of wages. The
directors do not-feel justified in recommending a dividend
for the past half-year at a higher rate than 3 per cent. per
annum, less income tax, payable on the 2d of March.
London, England, 1859-02-14

SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.

Laodamia is struck out of the Warwick Handicap.

RACING FIXTU

RES FOR 1859.

Liverpool Spring 1
Nottingham Spring 8
Derby Spring lO

Warwick Spring 15
Coventry 22
Northampton 29
Epsom Spring 15
Durham 25
Newmarket Craven...... 25
Catterick 27

Croxton Park
Shrewsbury Spring
Ludlow Spring 7
Thirsk Spring
York Spring 12

Chester Spring 3
Newmarket F. S 9
Doncaster Spring l7
Shrewsbury 17
Salisbury l9

.Y.
Ludlow 19
Bath
Harpenden 27
Epsom Summer 3l

Chelmsford
Beverley, Hull, and E.R 8
Hungerford
Ascot 14
Manchester l5
Hampton 22
Ju:

N.
Newton .22
Newcastle .............. N
Odiham 28
29
Bibury Club ........••
Stockbridge 3O

LY.
13
Liverpool July
19
Nottingham
Stamford 2l
Marlborough
I Goodwood 26

Winchester
Carlisle
Newmarket July 5
Worcester Summer 7
Abingdon 12
AUO

Brighton
Brighton Club 5
Lewes
Wolverhampton
North Staffordshire
Reading lO

UST.
York August.
Egham
Radcliffe
Stockton
Lichfield
Derby

SEPT]

Warwick
Doncaster l3
Leicester 2l
OCT

Richmond
Bedford
I
NOTE
Worcester Autumn.. 2 I

:MBER.
Monmouth
Manchester Autumn
Newmarket F.O ..
MEL
Newmarket S.O.
Newmarket H

ISBEII..
I Liverpool Autumn ...

... 9

The French Minister of War has given orders
that further experiments shall be made with fulminating
cotton, to be used in place of gunpowder, according to an
improved plan.
London, England, 1859-02-14

CANTERBURY HALL, Westminster-road.—
Proprietor--C. MORTON.
The public is most respectfully informed that the Film
ARTS GALLERY, in connection with the above Hall, IS NOW
OPEN DAY AND NIGHT, from 11 o'clock a.m. until 12
o'clock p.m. The New Gallery contains an extensive Collec-
tion of Pictures, by Ancient and Modern Masters and is also
devoted to Art productions generally. The Proprietor feels '
he may confidently assert that, viewed altogether, the exist-
log Music Hall, the New Fine Arts Gallery, and the recently
added Ante-Hall, will present an attraction which, whether
as regards the architectural beauty of the structures them-
selves, or the varied and hitherto unattempted combinations
within, will be found to be wholly without parallel in the
Singdom.
The MUSICAL ENTEUTAMMENT commences as usual at
Seven o'clock.

In addition to the usual entertainment, the SAINLET
FAMILY, of Amsterdam, Eight in number, whose varied
Instrumental performances have created so marked a sensa-
tion in the principal cities and towns of the Continent, will
perform every Evening at Nine and Eleven o'clock.
London, England, 1859-02-14

No. 20,795.

PUBLICATIONS.

THE NEW NOVEL,
Now ready at all the Libraries, in 2 vols., 215.,

THE THREE PA THS.
By HERBERT GREY, M.A.,
Hurst and Blackett, Publishers, successors:to Henry Col-
burn, 13, Great Marlborough-street.
London, England, 1859-02-14

THE ARMY.

The following is a list of the lectures proposed to
be given to the troops at Aldershot during the fort-
night ending Feb. 26 :—Monday, Feb. 14—Stirling
Militia, " The Fathers of Printing and their Chil-
dren," Rev. Dr. Rule ; Stafford Militia, " Sketches
in South Africa," Capt. M'Crae. Tuesday, 15-
Ist West York Rifles, " Wonders of the Ancient
World," Mr. Minion ; 13th Regt., " Illustrated
Sketches from English History," Mr. Sotheran.
Wednesday, 16-47th Regt., " Comets," Rev. J.
Cooper ; North Cork Rifles, " Old England 170
years ago," Rev. J. E. Sabin. Thursday, 17—
North Down Rifles, " Voltaic Electricity," experi-
mentally illustrated, Mr. Grant. Friday, 18-36th
Regt., " British Soldiers in the Olden Time," Major
Dun das ; Oxford Militia, " Voltaic:Electricity," Mr.
Grant. Saturday, 19—East Kent Militia, "Rise
of the British Power in India," Capt. Kirk ; 9th
Regt., " Voltaic Electricity," Mr. Grant. Monday,
21—Stirling Militia, " Old England 170 years ago,"
Rev. J. E. Sabin ; Stafford Militia, " Voltaic Elec-
tricity," Mr. Grant. Tuesday, 22-Ist West York
Rifles, " The Fathers of Printing and their
Children," Rev. Dr. Rule ; 13th Regiment,
" Voltaic Electricity," Mr. Grant. Wednes-
day, 28-47th Regiment, " Sketches in South
Africa," Captain M'Crae ; North Cork Rifles, "Vol-
taic Electricity," Mr. Grant. Thursday, 24—North
Down Rifles, " Illustrated Sketches in English
History," Mr. Sotheran. Friday,.2s-36th Regi-
ment, ' Voltaic Electricity," Mr. Grant ; Oxford
Militia, "Natural History," Mr. Rice. Saturday,
26—East Kent Militia, " British Soldiers in the
Olden Time," Major Dundas • 9th Regiment,
" Wonders of the Ancient World," Mr. Curtis.
The following are the regiments likely to return
home from India this year :—The 14th Light Dra-
goons, the 10th (Ist battalion), 29th, 32d, 53d, 78th
Highlanders, 84th, and 86th.
London, England, 1859-02-14

ARGYLL-ROOMS, Windmill-street, Piccadilly.
These popular and celebrated rooms are open every
evening, with R. R. Bignell's Grand Orchestra, conducted by
that great composer, Mons. Antony Lamotte, of Paris.
Leader, Charles Hall. Mons. Boulcourt, the celebrated cornet-
a-piston player, performs nightly, with other talented
artistes. Selections from Rigoletto, Il Trovatore, La Traviata,
Huguenots, Robert le Diable, and the new opera Martha.
Manager, R. R. Bignell. Doors open at half-past 8, close
ten minutes before 12. Admission, is. to Promenade.
N.B.—All applications for the above band for Concerts and
Balls, to be made to Mr. William Price, treasurer, at the
Rooms.

HOWES AND CUSHING'S GREAT
UNITED STATES CIRCUS.—The ALHAMBRA
PALACE, Leicester-square.
The Morning Performances are particularly recommended,
as the Pantomime can be seen with the same effect as at night.
Sprites of the Silver Shower each performance—The cele-
brated horse "Cruiser" will be exhibited, as tamed by
Mr. Rarey.—" Black Eagle," the horse of beauty.—The
educated mules, " Pete ' and " Barney."
Pit, Ss. ; Boxes, 2s. ; Reserved Seats, 35.; Stalls, 55.; Private
Boxes, £2 2s. Children under Nine years of age, half-price.
Gallery, 6d.
Two Performances Daily at two and half-past seven p.m.

WHO WILL PAY THE CHINESE
INDEMNITY ? Why, the English themselves. An
export duty is to be levied, and then not even the East India
Tea Company will be able, as they now are, to'sell 61b. of
Black, Green, or Mixed Tea, at ls. 10d. per lb., and Coffee, in
the Berry, at 10d.—Warehouse, 9, Great St. Helen's-church-
yard, City.

THORLEY'S FOOD FOR CATTLE.—Every
person having an interest in domestic or farm animals
should obtain a supply of this celebrated and economical
food, which will prove invaluable during the approaching:
season. For keeping horses in good condition it is unequal-
led. Pigs fatten. _with surprising rapidity upon it, and their
flesh increases in flavour and value. Cowkeepers will find
great advantage in the increased quantity and improved qua-
lity of the milk during its use. All animals are benefitted by

it. A pamphlet on this interesting subject, accompanied UP
Testimonials from the principal Nobility, Gentry, and Agri-
culturists, forwarded on application. In casks containing
448 feeds (measures enclosed), price 505., carriage paid to any
Railway Station in the United Kingdom. Post-office orders
payable to Joseph Thorley, 77, Newgate-street, London.
N.B.—The public are cautioned against being imposed upon
by worthless imitations.
London, England, 1859-02-14

THE MOST SUCCESSFUL ARTICLE EVER KNOWN
in the GROWTH and IMPROVEMENT of the HUMAN
HAIR is

ROWLANDS' MACASSAR OIL, proved.
beyond question by its successful results for more than
half a century past, and when other specifics have failed. It
prevents hair from falling off or turning grey, strengthens
weak hair, cleanses it from scurf or dandriff, and makes it
beautifully soft, pliable, and glossy. For children it is espe-
cially recommended as forming the basis of a beautiful head
of hair. . . .

Its invaluable properties have obtained the patronage of
royalty, the nobility, and the aristocracy throughout Europe,
while its introduction into the nursery of royalty, and the
high esteem in which it is universally held, with numerous
testimonials constantly received of its efficacy, afford the
best and surest proofs of its merits. Price 3s. 6d. and 7s. ;
family bottles (equal to four small), 108. 6d. ; and double that
size, 21s.
1 (CAUTION.—See on the wrapper the words "Rowlands'
Macassar Oil," &c., and their signature, "A Rowland and
Sons," in red ink. Sold by all chemists and perfumers.
London, England, 1859-02-14

NEWGATE AND LEADENHALL.

Since our last report full average supplies of meat have
come to hand from Scotland and various parts of England.
A full average business is doing generally, and prices are
well supported.

Per 81bs. by the Carcass.
s. d. s. d.
Inferior Beef 3 oto 3 4
Mid. d 0..... 3 6to 3 8
Pm.largedo. 3 10 to 4 0
Do. small do. 4 2to 4 6
Large pork.. 2 Bto 3 6

s.d. s.d.
Infr. Mutton. 3 2to 3 6
Mid. do 3 Bto 4 2
Prime do. 4 4to 4 6
Veal 3 Bto 4'B
Small pork

BOROUGH HOP.

There is a steady, but by no means active demand for
nearly all new hops at full quotations. Yearling and old
qualities continue very dull. The imports last week were
five bales from Hamburg. r

Mid and East Kent pockets 7os to 120 s per cwt.
Weald of Kent do s4s to 70s It
Sussex do 54s to 66s ~

BOROUGH AND SPITALFIELDS.

The supplies of potatoes received since Monday last have
been only moderato, coastwise and by land caraiage. The
imports have been 7 bags from Rotterdam, 290 do. from
Calais, 70 sacks from Dunkirk, 190 tons from Rouen, and
50 bags from Hamburg. By private contract the demand
rules steady, as follows :

_ •
York Regents, 80s to 105 s ; Essex and Kent, 70s to 90s ;
Lincoln.s, 803 to 950 ; Scotch, 45s to 95s ; foreign, 40s to 555.

WOOL NARKET.

The next series of public wool sales will commence on
the 24th inst. The quantity advertised is 25,746 bales, viz.,
3,674 Sydney, 6,325 Port Philip, 13,691 Oape, and 1,456
New Zealand. There is very little inquiry for any kind of
wool by private contract, and prices generally rule almost
nominal.

The imports last week were 586 bales front Sydney; 3,432
from Geelong, 1,326 from the Cape, 437 from Mossil Bay,
111 from Buenos Ayres, 160 from Leghorn, and 20 from
Hamburg.
London, England, 1859-02-14

ASTLEY'S ROYAL AMPHITHEATRE,
Westminster-road.

Lessee and Manager Mr. William Cooke.
THE SCOTT COMMEMORATION.

THIS EVENING, and during the week, the revived.dra
matic Romance from Sir Walter Scott, entitled KENIL-
WORTH, re-produced with original effects and additional
splendour.
To be followed by SCENES IN THE CIRCLE, intro
ducing Mr. W. Cooke, Mr. Bridges, Mr. A. Cooke, &c.
Madame Blanche, Madame Bridges, Maddlle. Fleurette, and
Emily Cooke, together with the Star Riders. and Astley's
unrivalled Troupe of Equestrian Artistes.
Te conclude with the great Operatic and Burlesque Eques-
trian Pantomime, entitled HARLEQUIN BARON MUN-
CHAUSEN, AND HIS COMICAL CREAM COB
CRUISER. Baron Munchausen, Mr. W. Anson ; Harlequin,
Mr. H. Hemmings ; Pantaloon, Mr. Morley ; Clown, Mr. A.
F. Forrest, the Grimaldi of the day ; Columbine, Miss Julia
Weston. Brilliant and unsurpassable Transformation Scene,
with dazzling effects of Colour and Fire. Gorgeous Scenery,
and every incident in bustling reality, from Regent-street to
the "New Palace for the People, at Muswell Hill."
Dress Circle, 4s. ; Boxes, 3s. ; Pit, 2s, ; Gallery, is. ; Upper
Gallery, 6d.
Stage Manager, Mr. R. Phillips.
London, England, 1859-02-14

NOW ready, in Crown 890,105. 6c1., With Portrait of Fox in
his youth,
LIFE OF CHARLES JAMES FOX.
Volume I.
By the Right Hon. LORD JOHN RUSSELL,
ALE
Richard Bentley, Publisher in Ordinary to her Majesty.

OYAL ENGLISH OPERA, COVENT
GARDEN, under the sole Management of
Miss Louisa
?me and Mr. W. Harrison.
THIS EVENING THE ROSE OF CASTILLE. Messrs.
Weiss, Honey, St. Albyn, Bartleman, and Mr. W. Harrison.
Miss Louisa Pyne and Miss Susan Pyne.
Conductor—Mr. Alfred Mellon.
To conclude with th Harlequin tomime of LITTLE RED
RIDING HOOD ; or, and the Wolf in Granny's
lacthing.
London, England, 1859-02-14

LLYNVI VALLEY.

- .
The half-yearly meeting of this company was held on
Thursday at the Great Western Hotel, Paddington ; Mr.
A. Macgregor in the chair.
The report stated that the directors recommended a divi•
dend on the ordinary stock of the company at the rate of 6
per cent. per annum, free of income tax, which, with the
preference charges referred to, would absorb £2,622, and
leave £1,146, besides £383 interest accrued on loans, to be
added to the balance of undivided profits, which after all
payments would amount to £12,373.
On the motion of the CHAIRMAN resolutions were passed
adopting the report, declaring a dividend at the rate of 5
per cent. per annum on the preference stock and shares of
the company, and at the rate of 6 per cent. per annum, free
of income tax, for the half-year ending the 31st of Dec.
last, upon the ordinary stock of the company, payable on
the.2lst inst. ; and re-electing Mr. A. F. Paull, the retiring
director, and Mr. G. Woolcott, the retiring auditor.
The proceedings concluded with a vote of thanks to the
chairman.

BEDFORD, POTTON, AND CAMBBIDGE.
A public meeting held at Cam ridge, the Mayor in the
chair, has expressed approval of this project. It proposes to
extend the Bletchley and Bedford branch of the London
and North-Western from Bedford to Sandy, which is
already connected with Potton by a line constructed by the
late Sir Wm. Peel. The new company propose to purchase
or lease this little line, and to carry their railway on from
this point to Cambridge, forming a junction with the
Eastern Counties at the bridge on the Hills-road.
London, England, 1859-02-14

THAMES.

ROBBING A CUSTOM-HOUSE OFFICER.—Dennis Cocklin,
James Hurley, and John Bary, three well-known thieves,
were brought before Mr. Yardley, the first named charged
with stealing a black canvas bag containing a uniform coat,
three shirts, looking-glass, brushes, and other articles, the
property of a custom-house officer named Frederick Towns-
end.

"'lt appeared from the evidence that on Sunday, the-Oth
inst , a young man, named' Callaghan, was employed by
the officer Townsend to carry his bag, containing the arti-
cles above mentioned, from a public-house opposite the
London Hospital, in the Whitechapel-road, to the Fen-
church-street railway station. On the way they were joined
by the prisoner Cocklin, a thief named Carty, and others,
and they adjourned to a public-house in Whitechapel,
where nine or ten pots of beer were drunk at the expense of
the prosecutor, who soon lost all recollection of himself,
and was taken away by two of the party, leaving Callaghan
with the other thieves. Carty demanded the bag of Cal-
laghan, and on his refusing to deliver it to him a violent
assault was made upon him by Cocklin and another. They
beat him in a savage manner, and Carty took the bag and
its contents from him and ran away with it, leaving Cal-
laghan bleeding upon the ground. On Saturday night,
two police-constables, named Clements, 210, and Dono-
van, 212 H, took Cocklin into custody at a beer-
shop in Waterloo-town, Bethnal -green, and they were
bringing him away when the prisoners Hurley and
Barry attempted to rescue him, and Hurley was ex-
ceedingly violent. Hurley made a rush at the constables
and separated their prisoner Cochlin from them, exclaiming,
"Now you are clear, run away." He made his escape, but
was retaken, and Hurley continued his violence and struck
the constables. All the prisoners were ultimately secured.
The prisoner Cochlin made a determined resistance, and a
great number of B ethnal-green ruffians and Whitechapel
thieves attempted to drag him from the officers. Barry,
it appears, was not aware that Cochiin was in custody when
he interfered. Hurley had been a thief and burglar for
years, and was connected with a desperate gang.
Mr. Yardley remanded Cocklin on the charge of robbery
until Thursday, committed Hurley to prison for one month
for the attempted rescue, and discharged Barry.
London, England, 1859-02-14

NORTH LONDON.

The report of the directors of this company states that
the net revenue, after deducting all expenses and debenture
interest, amounts to £24,559. This sum is £3,668 in excess
of the net balance at the same period last year, and is suffi-
cient to pay a dividend at the rate of 5 per cent per annum,
leaving £B5O for the current half-year's account.

WEST HARTLEPOOL.
It appears, from a statement by Messrs. Gardner and
Lovelock, Basinghall-strcet, that there are considerable
discrepancies in respect of the amount of share capital
raised, and the interest paid on the loans and preference
shares, between the accounts laid before the shareholders
and those published by the Board of Trade. On the 31st
December, 1855, they state that the shareholders' accounts
showed £1,092,291 as raised on shares, and the Board of
Trade report £1,368,572, the difference being £276,281; on
the 31st December, 1856, the shareholders account showed.
£1,297,324, the Boaad of Trade report £1,564,560, the dif-
ference being £267,135. On the 31st December, 1857, the
shareholders' account showed £1,362,425, and the Board of
Trade report £1,606,225, the difference being £243,800:
With regard to the interest paid on loans and convertible
stock for the year 1855, the shareholders' accounts stated
the amount at £35,185 and the Board of Trade report at
£52,247, difference, £17,061. In 1856 the shareholders' ac-
counts showed a 40,428, and the Board of Trade report on
loans and guaranteed shares £64791, difference, £21,362;
and in 1857, £30,600 for loans and bankers' balances,
against £64,415 in the Board of Trade report for interest on
preference and guaranteed shares and loans. Other dis-
crepancies in the accounts are mentioned with a view to
obtain an explanation or an investigation of them.

EDINBURGH AND BATHGATE.
The half-yearly meeting of this company was held at
Edinburgh on Friday, Mr. T. Hill in the chair, when a
report was submitted, proposing a dividend at the slightly
increased rate of 6s. per share, recommending that, as a
debenture of £17,000, held at 5 per font., fell due at Whit-
suntide, the shareholders applying should be entitled to pay
up to that extent on their shares (the full amount of which
had not been called up) and to receive 4 per cent, on such
prepayment. The report was adopted.
London, England, 1859-02-14

GLENFIELD PATENT STARCH,
USED IN THE ROYAL LAUNDRY,
AND PRONOUNCED BY HER MAJESTY'S LAUNDRESS to be
THE FINEST STARCH SHE EVER USED.
WREN YOU ASK FOR
GLENFIELD P &TENT STARCH,
SEE THAT YOU GET IT,
As inferior kinds are often substituted.
Sold by all Chandlers, Grocers, &c., &c.
WOTHERSPOON & CO., GLASGOW AND LONDON.
London, England, 1859-02-14

VALE OF NEATH.

The report of the directors state that the depression in
the steam coal trade, so heavily felt in the Aberdare dis-
trict, has been greatly aggravated by the condition of the
shipping interest, and the large stocks of ore accumulated
at the works during the early part of last year. The pas-
senger traffic shows a decrease of 17.8 per cent., resulting
from the depressed state of trade and low rate of wages. The
directors do not feel justified in recommending a dividend
for the past half-year at a higher rate than 3 per cent. per
annum, less income tax, payable on the 2d of March.
London, England, 1859-02-14

TFHE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY ROOMS, High
Holborn, formerly Casino de Venise.—This establish-
ment, pre-eminently distinguished for the elegance and
matchless beauty of its decorations, combined with the per-
fection of its_ mangement„ is OPEN every EVENING.

The celebrated band,-under the direction of Mr. W. M. Packer,
plays a nightly varied selection of the most approved classical
and modern music. Doors open at half-past 8 ; overture at
0 ; closing at 12 punctually. Admission Is. N.B.—Mr. W.
M. Packer's grand Annual Benefit Bal Masque is fixed for
Thursday, 17th March.
London, England, 1859-02-14

MISS JEWSBURY'S NEW NOVEL.
Now ready, at all the Libraries, in 2 vols., 215.,

RIGHT OR WRONG
By GERALDINE E. JEWSBURY,

" This story is very interesting and fresh. Once taken up,
it will not b?, laid down. We may quarrel with it, but we
must read it."—Athenveum.
" It is replete with exciting interest. "—Sun.
Hurst and Blackett,l3, Great Marlborough-street.
London, England, 1859-02-14

A NEW FRENCH MAP OF EUROPE.

Public attention has been attracted a good deal to
a new map of Europe which for the last few days
has been exposed for sale in every part of Paris. It
has for its title " L'Europe en 1860," and is headed
with a cross, with this motto, " In hoc signe vinces."
It was rumoured on Friday that the whole impres-
sion was seized; this is not true, as copies may be
had at this moment on the Boulevards and Quays.
The sale of this map at the present moment seems
to produce nearly as much effect as the late
pamphlet " Napoleon 111. et l'ltalie." The arrange-
ment of European States according to this new plan
is somewhat is follows :
London, England, 1859-02-14

BEJOICIATUS AT BALMO.RAL.

ISome twelve months ago, on the-occasion of the
marriage of the Princess Royal to Prince Frederick
lof Prussia, no heartier rejoicings took place, it may
Ibe boldly said, than those which celebrated the
wedding at Balmoral, the Highland home of the
'young bride. It was meet, therefore, that the same
iquarter should fittingly mark the auspicious event
of the birth of a son and heir to the throne of
Prussia ; and when we state that, by special coin-_
mand of our gracious Queen, the tenantry on the •
Highland estates—and the tenantry only—with
their wives and families, were summoned to a Royal
entertainment and ball at Balmoral Castle, on
Wednesday night, we but record another instance
of her Majesty's thoughtfulness for, and interest
in, her Highland neighbours. The arrangements
for the meetinr, were committed to the experienced
hands of Dr. Robertson, commissioner for Prince
Albert, and we need scarcely say that they were
carried out on a scale of liberality and heartiness
' worthy of the Royal Mistress of the feast and the
happy occasion which called them forth. At seven
o'clock the tenantry and their families, numbering
in all some 200, assembled at the Castle, and hav-
ing partaken of well-served refreshments, they soon
after adjourned in a body to the ball-room, when
John Begg, Esq., of the Lochnagar Distillery, after
a graceful allusion to the object of the meeting,
proposed that a congratulatory address (which was
read) should be presented to the Princess Frederick
William of Prussia, embodying the loyal and loving
feeling of the tenantry of Balmoral at the event
which had called them together. The address was
most enthusiastically agreed to. Afterwards the
healths of the Queen, the Prince Consort, and the
Royal Family, were heartily drunk to. And while
thus the better to do on the Royal estates enjoyed
' themselves, it was also made known that the poorer
should not'be without an opportunity of partaking
in similar rejoicings. The ball then commenced
and was kept up with great spirit till an early hour
next Morning.—Aberdeen Herald.
London, England, 1859-02-14

THE COST OF SCOUNDRELS.

Some persons have, reasonably enough, expressed
doubt as to the cost or the bad people detained in
Newgate awaiting their trial. The sum, enormous
as it is, of £lOO a-year is quite within the truth.
In the report of the city expenditure for 1857, p.
24, will be found most of the items, the grand
total
paid
aidthine
of which is £11,036 16s. 10d., from which
first instance must be deducted £5,547 195.,
one year as part of an enormous expense for the
reconstruction of the prison, leaving a sum of
£5,488 178.10 d., the ordinary yearly cost ; to which
add, as a very moderate estimate for the rent of
of
the building, £3,500, or a total£9,9Bl I7s. 10d.;
and then, charging only £6oo_ a-year for the im-
provements, which, when finished, will amount to
£25,000 or £30,000, there will be, in round num-
bers, a yearly cost of £10,600, which, divided by
106, the average number of persons detained,
makes a sum of £lOO, as the cost of each, paid for
out of the pockets of the industrious ratepayers.
For this choice little parish, of a few thousand
square yards, the ala,
chaplain
is paid, as formerly
stated, £5OO a year, nearly £5 each
doctor, £l9O, or £1 15s. 10d. for each body; and
the governor, Mr. Weatherhead, £4OO, or nearly
£4 each, for taking care of them, assisted by a staff
of person, whose united salaries amount to £1,900.
Nice thing to be a thief in England ! On these 106
rogues is expended a sum of money equal to the
whole income of 352 country labourers, at £3o—a
large estimate, if the statements be correct, of the
poor persons who, living in Wiltshire and Suffolk,
tell their own tale in the Tinzes. Now, if we
reckon the families of these as of Jour persons only
it will be found that the 106 persons in Newgate
consume an amount of treasure yearly equal to that
of 1,408 honest people. Thus, one thief costs a
much nearly as five good men, women, and children.
This corruptvion is enough to destroy the wtam, '
and vigorousvirtue of the greatest nation on the
earth.:. City Press. _
London, England, 1859-02-14

Commence at Seven,

THEATRE-ROYAL, DRURY-LANE.
Lessee—Mr. E. T. Smith.
THIS EVENING, OUR GAL. Mr. and Mrs. Barney
Williams.
Followed by BARNEY THE BARON.
ro conclude with the new pantomime, ROBIN HOOD
or. Harlequin Friar Tuck and the Merry Men of Sherwood
Forest.

p OYAL PRINCESS'S THEATRE.-
Under the Management of Mr. Charles Kean.
THIS EVEVING, and during the week, will be presented
Shakepere's Tragedy of HAMLET.
Hamlet, Alr. C. Kean—Gertrude, Mrs. C. Kean.
After which, a new grand Christmas Pantomime, entitled
THE KING OF THE CASTLE ; Or, Harlequin Prince
Diamond and Princews Brighteyes.l

THEATRE -ROYAL, HAYMARKET.
Lessee, afr. J. B. Buckstone.
THIS EVENING, AN UNEQUAL MATCH. Miss Amy
Scdgwick, Mr. Buckstonc,
After which, a new grand Comic pantonilme, entitled
UNDINE ; or, Harlequin and the Spirit of the Waters.
Commence at 7.

p, OYAL LYCEUM THEATRE.
1. ai Manager, Mr. Edmund Falconer,
One Hundredth Night of "Extremes,"—Last Week of
Madame Celeste's Engagement.
THIS -FVENING, will be performed EXTREMES ; or,
Men of the Day. y.ssrs. Emery, Vandenhoff,
Rogers, Mrs:West ITiss Porttnar. Kate Se
To conclude '7 tirand 1371.1. ,
SIEGE OF TROY. Miss Rosins. o'iight, Mist.
Dalton, Miss Jertny Lauri. Mr. John Lauri, and Corp. '-
Ballet.
Reduced Prices—Dress Boxes, 4s. ; 'Upper Boxes, 38. ;
2s. ; Stalls, ss. ; GaVery,
ll ls.
Box-office open front. to 5 daily. Doors open at hall-past
6 to commence at 7 every evening.

NEW THEATIIE - ROYAL, ADELPHI.
Sole Proprietor and Manager, Mr. Benj. Webster.
Revival of MASKS AND YACES ; Triplet, Mr. B. Webster.
First:appearance in the New' Theatre of Mr. Wright. Con-
tinued success of the INVISI_BLE PRINCE.
THIS EVENING, the perfovmance will commence with
MASKS AND FACES ; Mr. B. Webster, C. Selby, Mr. Bil-
lington, P. Bedford, Miss Woolwar, Miss H. Sims, Mrs. Bil-
lington.
After which, WELCOME LITTLE STRANGER. Mr.
Wright.
To conclude with THE INVISIBriE PRINCE. Mr. J. L.
Toole.
Doors open at a quarter-past six—Commence at seven. Box
Office open from 10 to 5 --no charge for booking. No fees to
servants permitted. A registry kept of all articles found.
Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Wigan are engaged. Due notice will
e given of their appearance.
London, England, 1859-02-14

THIS DAI'S

LONDON, Feb. 14.—Wind this day at noon W. ;
light breeze and hazy.
PLYMOUTH, Feb. 13.—Sailed—Kent and Palmyra—both
for Melbourne.

CARDIFF, Feb. 12.—The Christina, for Rio Janeiro,
with loss of bowsprit from collision, and has gone into dock.
PORTSMOUTH, Feb. 13.—Wind S.S.E.—Arrived—High-
lander, from London, for Barbadoes • Lady Emma Bruce,
from London, and left for Liverpool,' in tow, and met the
Glentanner, from London, for Southampton. Sailed—
Agincourt, for Melbourne; Bueton Castle, for Calcutta ;
Maria, for Rio Janeiro.
DARTMOUTH, Feb. 13.—Wind S.W.—Arrived—Gua-
rane, from Havre, for Guadaloupe Shawmut, ditto, for
New Orleans, with damage from contact with the Young
Sam.
SOUTHAMPTON, Feb. 13.—Wind S.S.W.—Sailed--
Behar, (s.), for Alexandria.
London, England, 1859-02-14

SEEDS.

Since our last there has'been s steady demand for linseed,
and prices have been on the advance. Rapeseed is dull,
and lower to purchase. Cloverseed has sold to a fair ex -
tent, at extreme rates. In other seeds, no material change
has taken place. Cakes are in request, at full quotations.
Turnip,White,p.bus.l2s to 14s Carraway 4os to 43s
Swede
Mustard, 8r0wn.... 8s lls Hempseed, per qr 30s 385
White, new.... 12s 15s Linseed,Eng.sowing 72s 748
Tares, Spring, new.. 9s6d 128 Crushing -9 —it
Old —B —8 Baltic —s —Bl
Canary, per quarter 56s 666 Odessa
Rye grass, new 228 20s Linseed Cake, p. ton
Clover, Red Eng., ct. 648 808 English ...... £lO Os.£lo 15s
White
Foreign Red 62s 70s Rape Cakes,p. ton 5 Os 6 5a
White 70s 84s i Rapeseed, p. qr . Oia 6E4i
Trefoil, new. lBs 20e
London, England, 1859-02-14

WEST HARTLEPOOL.

It appears, from a statement by Messrs. Gardner and
Lovelock, of Basinghall-street, that there are considerable
discrepancies in respect of the amount of share capital
raised, and the interest paid on the loans and preference
shares, between the accounts laid before the shareholders
and those published by the Board of Trade. On the 31st
December, 1855, they state that the shareholders' accounts
showed £1,092,291 as raised on shares, and the Board of
Trade report £1,368,572, the difference being £276,281; on
the 31st December, 1856, the shareholders' account showed
£1,297,324, the Boaad of Trade report £1,564,560, the dif-
ference being £267,135. On the 31st December, 1857, the
shareholders' account showed £1,362,425, and the Board of
Trade report £1,606,225, the difference being £243,800.
With regard to the interest paid on loans and convertible
stock for the year 1855, the shareholders' accounts stated
the amount at £35,185, and the Board of Trade report at
£52,247, difference, £17,061. In 1856 the shareholders' ac-
counts showed ££40,428, and the Board of Trade report on
loans and guaranteed shares £61,791, difference, £21,362 ;
and in 1857, £30,600 for loans and bankers' balances,
against £64,415 in the Board' of Trade report for interest on
preference and guaranteed shares and loans. Other dis-
crepancies in the accounts are mentioned with a view to
obtain an explanation or an investigation of them.
London, England, 1859-02-14

The Fourth Edition, Just Published, Bvo, in cloth, price ss.
by post free, ss. 6d.
ON TRUE and FALSE SPERMATORRHCEA ;
with the View to the Correction of wide-spread Errors
in relation to the Treatment and Cure of Sufferers from De-
bility of the Generative system, or Sexual Hypochrondriasis.
London, England, 1859-02-14

THE WEATHER.-SUN OFFICZ, FEB. 13.

THERMOMETER, TN THE SHADE.

55—highest since noon yesterday.
48—lowest this morning and during the night.
53—this day at noon.

BAROMETER-29'98.
WIND, South-Westerrly ; fresh, with cloudy dull wea-
ther.

FEB. 14.

57—highest since noon yesterday.
47—lowest this morning and during the night.
51—this day at noon.

BAROMETER-29.90.
WIND, Westerly ; rather fresh, with slight rain occa-
sionally.
London, England, 1859-02-14

RAILWAYS.

Cash. Account.
Orleans
Northern 930 .930
New ditto

Lyons and Mediterranean 835 833 75
New ditto — -- , .
Geneva
Midi-- ---
Southern
Western 592 50 .. 590
Eastern
Grand Central — • •
Sardinian
Austrian

Exchange on London, at sight, paper, 25f. 171 c. ; money,
25f. 1210.; three months, paper, 25f. 5c.; money, 25f.

THE lONIAN ISLANDS.

CORFU, FEB. 8.

Mr. Gladstone went in state to the Assembly on
the sth. He addressed the Deputies in Italian ;
his speech seemed to make considerable effect upon
them.

" Mr. President and Gentlemen, —I have received
under date of 2d February, the answer of the Pro-
tecting Sovereign to the petition of the Legislative
Assembly of the lonian State for the union with
Greece, as well as her Majesty's commands to make
it known without loss of time, and in the most
solemn manner, to the Legislative Assembly and to
the lonian people, in order that both the one and
the other may fully and clearly comprehend their
actual position."

The answer is as follows :
" VICTORIA REGINA.

" Her Majesty has taken into her gracious con-
sideration the prayer of the petition presented by
the Legislative Assembly of the lonian Islands
with reference to the interests of the islands them-
selves, of the States in their neighbourhood, and of
the general peace. _ _ _

" Having regard to these objects, her Majesty,
invested as she is by the Treaty of Paris with the
exclusive protectorate of the lonian State, and con-
stituted the sole organ of that State in the councils
of Europe, can neither consent to abandon the
obligations she has undertaken, nor can convey, nor
permit, any application to any other Power in
furtherance of any similar design.
"Her Majesty does not desire to impose new
fetters on opinion ; but she will enforce, wherever
it is placed in her charge, the sacred duty of obe-
dience to the laws.

" Her Majesty has adopted, on her part, the
measures- -which she deems most conducive to the
good of the lonian people ; and she awaits the
enlightened co-operation of their Parliament.

" V. R."

DESPATCH OF THE MINISTER FOR THE COLONIES
TO THE LORD HIGH COMMISSIONER.

" Downing-street, Feb. 2, 1859.

" Sir,-1. The petition of the Legislative Assem-
bly of the lonian Islands adopted on the 30th of
January, has betn laid before her Majesty.

"2. The petition sets forth the warm desire and.
disposition of the people of the Seven Islands, and.
of the Assembly, to be brought into political union.
with the kingdom of Greece, and prays her Majesty
to consent, and to obtain the consent of the other
Powers of Europe, to this measure.
"3. Her Majesty is pleased to return the answer
which I now transmit.

" 4. Her Majesty commands you to make it
known, without loss of time, and in the most solemn
manner, to the Legislative Assembly and to the
lonian people, in order that both the one and the
other may fully and clearly comprehend their actual
position.

" I have the honoui to be, Sir,
" Your most obedient servant,
" E. B. LYTTON.
" The Right Hon. the Lord High Commissioner
of the lonian Islands, &c."
London, England, 1859-02-14

NORTH LONDON.

The report of the directors of this company states that
the net revenue, after deducting all expenses and debenture
interest, amounts to £24,559. This sum is £3,668 in excess
of the net balance at the same period last year, and is suffi-
cient to pay a dividend at the rate of 5 per cent per anntun,
leaving £B5O for the current half-year's account.
London, England, 1859-02-14

I) OYAL PRINCESS'S THEATRE.
I) Under the Management of Mr. Charles Kean.

THIS EVENING, and during the week, will be presented
Bhakspere's Tragedy of HAMLET.
Hamlet, Mr. C. Kean—Gertrude, Mrs. C. Kean.
After which, a new grand Christmas Pantomime, entitled
THE KING OF THE CASTLE; or, Harlequin Prince
Diamond and Princess Brighteyes.l

THEATRE-ROYAL, HAYMARKET.
Lessee, Mr. J. B. Buckstone.
THIS EVENING, AN UNEQUAL MATCH. Miss Amy
Scftwick, Mr. Buckstone, &c.
After which, a new grand Comic Pantomime, entitled
UNDINE ; or, Harlequin and the Spirit of the Waters.
Commence at 7.