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NOTHING IMPOSSIBLE.—The greatest and
most useful invention of the day, AGIJA AMARRLL A.
Messrs. JOHN GOSNELL and CO., Red Bull Wharf, 93,
tipper Thames-street, Perfumers to her Majesty, respect-
fully offer to the public this truly marvellous fluid, :which
gradually restores the human hair to its pristine hae—no
matter at what age. The Agua Amarella has none of the
Properties of dyes ; it, on the contrary, is beneficial to the
system, and when the hair is once restored one application
Per month will keep it in perfect colour. Price one guinea'per
bottle, or in half bottles. 10s. 61. Testimonials from artistes
of the highest order, and from individuals of undoubted re-
spectability, may be seen on application. Messrs. John
Gosnell and Co. have been appointed Perfumers to her Royal
Ffighnessthe Princess of Wales.

THE RESCUE SOCIETY wishes to add another
home to thn 12 now in operation. Last year no fewer
than 455 poor, friendless, young females were rejected from
want of /MINDS and room, making a total of 3,087, who have
been sent away in five years.
The new home the Committee wish to form would be for
Young girls, almost children, from the age of 8 to 15, who
have been led astray from the path of virtue.
Contributions will be received gratefully by the Secretary,
Mr. Daniel Cooper, 85, Queen•street.Cheapside; ur by Messrs
Barclay and Co., Lombard-street.

ROYAL FREE HOSPITAL, Gray's-inn-road,
in the immediate vicinity of the Great Northern Rail-
way Terminus, King's-cross.
Patron—Tier Most Gracious Majesty the QUEEN.
Vice-Patron—llis Royal Highness the Prince of WALES, K.G
President—his Grace the Duke of BUCCLEUCH, K.G.
This Hospital, founded 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 oontributions and legacies.
It afferds relief to a large number of in-patients, and, in
addition to this, the average number of attendance of the
.lestitute sick has for a considerable period averaged between
2,000 and 4,000 weekly.
The Committee earnestly solicit the ASSISTANCE of the
benerolent, as the premises of this hospital are 'capable of
containing several hundred more beds, had the Committee
the requisite funds to maintain them.
Contributions are received by the Treasurer, Edward Mas
terman, Esq., Nicholas-lane; also by Messrs. Coutts and Co.;
Drummond and Co. ; Glyn and Co.;[Terries a. d Co. ; Ransom
and Co.; Prescott, Grote, and Col ; Smith, Payne, and Co.;
Barclay and Co ; W albums, Deacon, and Co.; Overend, Gur-
ney, and Co. ; Niebet and Co,. Berners-street ; I. Barned and
00's lantpool l and at the Hospital. from 10 till 5.

STANFORD §eoretary.

SUBSCRIPTION TESTIMONIAL
TO
GEORGE CRUIKSHANK.
PRESIDENT.
JOHN RUSKIN, Esq., M.A.
VICE-PRESIDENT.
Sir W. C. TREVELYAN, Bart.
TREASURER.
Louis Huth, Esq,
BANKERS.
Messrs. Glyn, Mills, and Co., 67. Lombard-street, E.C.

"Before the century was actually in its teens we believe
that George Cruitshank was amusing the public. Is there
no way in which the country could acknowledge the long
services and brave career of such a friend and benefactor ?"
TIIACXERAY.

The public in general is invited to co-operate in this move-
ment. Subscriptions receivable as above, or by the under-
signed as honorary secretary,
CHARLES A. HOWELL.

3, York-villas, Brixton, S.

PROVIDENCE ROWS NIGHT REFUGE,
FO
HOMELESS WOMEN AND CHADREN,
14A, Providence-row, Finsbury, E.G.
Sixty Thousand Nights' Lodgings, with Suppers and
Breakfasts, have boon 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, aro 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
are, for want accommodation, refusedadmittance, 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 £lOOO more will be required.
Besides providing shelter for the homeless, this year it
is proposed, as far as the donations obtained for the pur-
pose will allow, to give bread and coals to poor tamilies
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. GILBERT ;D.D.,'NP. 22,
Intibury-circus, 8.0.

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TEETH AND PAINLESS DENTISTRY...—
The tear of pain and dread of operation inherent to all
deter very many to whom ARTIFICIAL TEETH are of
vital importance from availing themselves of the services of
a dentist. In a practice founded in 1830, and now extending
over greater part of the kingdom, an experience unequalled
has been obtained, enabling us to offer even the most sensi-
tive sufferer a system of dentistry perfect in its absolute
freedom from pain, a specialite pertaining only to our prac-
tice, and for which her liajesty has granted her royal letters
patent. This system embraces the non-interference with all
stumps, however decayed, the supporting instead of extrac-
tion of loose teeth until they become firm and useful in mas-
tication, and the utter absence of all and every operation, so
that the most nervous person can be supplied without fear of
pain or inconvenience. These teeth are cheaper, more dur-
able, natural, and comfortable than any yet produced.
Consultation tree. Teeth from ss, Sets from 6to 25 gs.,
warranted.
For the efficacy, utility, and success of this system, vide
"Lancet."

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30, Berners-street, Oxford-street, and 448, Strand,
Opposite Charing-cross Hallway Station.
Daily attendance at 13, Whitefriargato, Hull; 10, Norfolk-
street, Sheffield; 4, East-parade, Leeds ; 14, St. Nicholas-
street, Scarbro' ; and 33, Coney-street, York.
Established 1830. No connection with any one of the same
name.

Mr. DISRAELI then stood forward to Address the
assemblage, which was the signal for renewed cheer-
ing. He said—Gentlemen, it is not a very long
time since we met. I believe it, is not a year ago.
Generally speaking, I am at in favour of annual
Parliaments; but I am always ready to make an
exception for the county of Buckinghamshire.
(Laughter and cheers.) My hon. friends who have
proposed and seconded me referred to the circum-
stances which have caused the High Sheriff to call
this county meeting to-day. They are briefly these:
The late Administration having tried the new I'ar-
ment, and according to their own view of the case
not having obtained its confidence, resigned their
offices to her Majesty ; and the Queen, being called
upon to exercise her high prerogative, summoned
Lord Derbyto form a new Administration. Gentle-
men ,I think her Maj esty'sGovernment, if they had lost
the confidence of the House of Commons, acted only
constitutionally in resigning their places ; because
I know myself that nothing can be more painful
and more unsatisfactory than to attempt to govern
this country if you do not possess the confidence of
the House of Commons. In the same constitu-
tional spirit Lord Derby accepted the trust which
his Sovereign summoned him to fulfil ; because I
hold that in this country no man who is a candidate
for power has a right to shrink from the re-
sponsibility which such a position entails on
him. (Hear, hear.) Thus, gentlemen, we
have succeeded to power in the spirit of
the Constitution, universally acknowledged,
and admitted by a House of Commons itself which
was not elected under our auspices ; and therefore
I feel confident that our career as Ministers will not
be stopped by any factious proceedings, but that we
shall " stand or fall "—to use a phrase now familiar
to most of us—(a laugh)—by the merits of the mea-
sures which we shall introduce for the benefit of the
country. (Cheers.) There is no doubt, gentlemen,
that we have accepted this high trust at a time
which is extremely critical. (Hear, hear.) At this
moment the whole of Europe is armed and in a state
of war, or in a condition menacing hostilities. Pro-
bably there never was h period in which a greater
number of armed men were collected together in
Europe. And yet I am bound to say that, as far
as I can form an opinion, in none of the issues which
are now at stake and calling for solution in Europe
is there any necessity for the interference of this
country. (Hear, hear.) I know that there are
some who would look upon such a doctrine
as one which would intimate on the part of Eng-
land some decline of her former power and in-
arpnr TZ,,4- T +hink they found this
opinion on a very erroneous idea of the circum-
stances of the case. I take quite a different view.
I look upon the abstention of England from an un-
necessary interference in the affairs of Europe as
the consequence not of her declining power but of
her increased strength. (Hear.) Gentlemen, the
truth is that England has outgrown the European
Continent. Her position is no longer that of a
mere European Power. England is the metropolis
of a great maritime empire extending to the boun-
daries of the farthest ocean. It is not that England
has taken refuge in a state of apathy that she ahnost
systematically declines to interfere in the proceedings
of the continent of Europe. She is as ready, and as
willing even, to interfere as in the old days when
the necessity of her position requires it. There is
now power, indeed, which interferes more than
England.:She interferes in Asia, because she is really
more of an Asiatic than a European Power. She
interferes in India, in Africa, in Australia, and in
New Zealand, where she often carries on war on a
great scale ; and therefore it is not because Eng-
land does not recognise the necessity for her inter-
position in the affairs of the continent of Europe
that it is right to say she is relinquishing her posi-
tion, and taking refuge in otium cum dignitate which
accords with a decline of life, of power, and of
prosperity. On the contrary, as I have intimated
to you, you will see that under these circumstances
England has a greater sphere of action than any
other European Power, and has duties devolving
upon her on a much greater scale than those of the
Continental States which may be her allies. (Hear,
hear.) I protest, then, against the notion that be-
cause England does not intervene in matters in which
she does not recognise it to be her duty to do so,
therefore she is at all deficient in the discharge of
those functions of political life which belong to a
State of her vast resources and her great importance.
Not that we can look with indifference upon what
occurs on the Continent. We are interested
in the tranquillity, the peace, and the pro-
sperity of Europe. Not to place it upon
higher consideration, I say that the more pros-
perous Europe is, the more advantageous it is for
England. (Hear, hear.) But we are also interested
in the advance of civilisation ; and it is by a com-
petition in the career of civilisation that England
and Europe may both be benefited. Gentlemen, I
do not mean to say that there may not be occasions
in which it is the duty of England to interpose in
European wars. If the independence of this country
were menaced—if her vital interests were attacked
as at previous periods of her history they have been,
we know very well that the energy of England would
not rest till the cause of danger and disturbance was
removed. (Hear, hear.) If there were such a state
of circumstances as presented itself in the 16th cen-
tury under the Spaniards, when we were in constant
apprehension of invasion, or if there were such a
condition of things in Europe as existed under Louis
XIV. and again under Napoleon 1., of course Eng-
land would interfere in the affairs of a continent
the proceedings of which might threaten her inde-
pendence and her integrity. But, gentlemen, I don't
suppose there is any one, whatever may be his gene-
ral political views, who for a moment entertains the
idea that the independence of England is now
threatened, or that her vital interests are assailed.
A great struggle is going on at this time on the
European Continent respecting the boundaries of
great States and the development of nationalities.
It is impossible to watch, without considerable con-
cern, a contest the results of which may be such as
beneficially or otherwise to affect, at least indirectly,
in some degree, the interests of this country. But
it is clearly our best course, in regard to those great
and powerful States, whose interests are immediately
and directly involved, to leave them among them-
' selves to settle their own affairs ; and when the
occasion presents itself, if we can, counsel
temperate offering
temperate and, as they know, disinterested, assist in
a satisfactory solution of many difficult points,
solii;etrs,enrt itest
assured that because England is not
hneortefpooreSs,egsesnatlegmreeant
moral influence. (Cheers.) ,
will not follow that she mayl:
notwithstanding the disturbed state of Europe, my
views as to the prevalence of peace, as far as our
own country is concerned, are sanguine. I trust

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under general considerations, emigration is the
safety-valve of a people. But, gentlemen, there
is a difference between blood-letting and haemor-
rhage. What•-I see in Ireland is not that scien-
tific depletion which re-animates the health and
gives fresh vigour to the constitution, but a
wasting away of nature which I think ought be
staunched ; and the political styptic which is re-
quired under the circumstances it is the duty of
statesmen to discover. Gentlemen, I never will
myself support measures which, however plausible
in their theory, may violate the great principles of
political economy, because I know that those prin-
ciples can never be outraged with impunity. (Hear,
hear.) Nevertheless, I hope that the existing Go-
vernment may find means of introducing measures
with respect to Ireland the general tendency of
which will be to check emigration. (Hear, hear.)
Gentlemen, I was in hopes that the rate of interest
was not distressing the trade of our county town.
But although I have now been only a very few
minutes within its borders, I have already received a
communication upon the subject. I regret very
much that at the present moment the rate of inte-
rest in this country is so high. But when I am told
that it only requires a word from the Chancellor of
the Exchequer to relieve trade from this burden, I
regret to say that my power has been much exag-
gerated. (Hear, and a laugh.) Gentlemen, it is
no more in the power of the Chancellor of the Ex-
-1 chequer to regulate the rate of interest than it is to
regulate the direction of the winds. (Laughter.)
I am told, gentlemen, if my predecessor had not
added to the letter of licence which he granted to the
Bank that the rate of interest should not be less than
10 per cent., the rate of interest would have dimin-
ished before now. It is my opinion, haying duly
considered the subject, that the rate of interest, if
the letter of licence to the Bank had been com-
pletely open, would have been exactly the same as
it is at this moment. For five years this country
has indulged in a system of speculative commerce
such as never had been known in her annals. The
consequence is that throughout the whole continent
of Europe there is a floating mass of English com-
mercial paper of an unprecedented amount ; these
commercial bills are duly forwarded to London ;
i n
Francenifsva
and, instead of being met as they would be in a
period of wholesome commerce and established
credit, they are met by a demand for bullion, and
bullion alone. (Hear, hear.) While the drain is
going on it is totally impossible that we can look
for any reduction in the rate of interest; and
you may rest assured that there is no legisla-
tive means by which you can artificially settle
the rate of interest at any time. Gentlemen,
upon this subject it is necessary that sound
opinions should prevail in the country. No
doubt, trade and commerce are both curtailed and
to
restricted, when money is dear. It is very easy
say, 4, How is it that in France we can get. mlocone):
for 4 and 6 per cent., when in London itisisa
Why, the answer is very simple.
deal of money in France, and, comparative 1
that is a
ing, very little money in EnglaFnral
n;
ce than it is in
reason why money is cheaper There y
spgeraeak_t
oitnher cause also why
England. But there in England. In
money is cheaperhigh credit, while in
very
France there is a state of
of very damaged credit ;
England there is a stateflooring have brought about
and those two causes o than
the we all deplore. (Hear, hear
ar, ear.)
rience, and which
by which this •
evil may be
There are three means.
There is time, which will absorb all the
position or financial matters which we all expe-
rience,
removed•
paper of English houses that is now floating on the
Continent; there is peace, which I am sanguine
enough to think may soon be restored ; and there is
a good harvest, of which happily there seems every
prospect. These are three several causes which will
reduce the rate of interest. (Cheers.) Gentlemen, I
have touched on these topics of the day which I be-
lieve are most interesting. There is a subject on
which I would like to say a few words, notwithstand-
ing the canicular heat which prevails at this moment.
(A laugh.) It is a subject which I am sorry to say
does not appear to be now so popular with English-
men as it once was; but as it has had a considerable

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sion of words when I use this language. It is a
very great thing in the strife and struggles of po-
litical life, in questions which have perplexed coun-
cils and nations, to feel that you arc backed by
your own country, and that you can rely upon the
confidence and sympathy of an ancient, a consider-
able, and an honoured district of a country like
England. (Cheers.) I have felt that advantage
through your favour now for nearly 20 years. I
attribute what progress I may have made in public
life, and what position I may have attained, pri-
marily and almost entirely to your friendship and to
your trust. I need not say, gentlemen, under such
circumstances, that I shall do my best, I will not
say to merit, but at least to attempt to merit,
the confidence and friendship which yon have
shown me. What may be the fortune of the
Government of Lord Derby it is not for me to at-
tempt to predict ; but this I may say—that called
upon his Sovereign, in the spirit of the Constitution,
to form a Ministry, he has laid before her Majesty
the names of men who are entitled to the respect of
England. (Hear, hear.) Gentlemen, there is before
us an opportunity of effecting many changes which
will be most advantageous to the country. There
are many great deficiencies in our legislation—there
are at present many subjects which call for consi-
deration, and which require to be duly dealt with.
I will not enlarge upon them on this occasion. They
are subjects which have been forgotten in that
factitious spirit of political excitement which it has
been the interest of a few individuals to stimulate
of late years in this country. (Hear, hear.) I be-
lieve that England is deeply pondering on all that
has occurred, is watching, with that shrewd vigi-
lance which is peculiar to this country, all that has
happened, and feels that the time has arrived when

it -becomes the administration of the country and
her Legislature to give their best thoughts, their
most earnest consideration, and their most active
efforts to measures which will generally ameliorate
the condition of society and extend the blessings of
civilisation in every part of the country. (Cheers.)
There are several questions which call for almost
instant consideration when Parliament again meets
for business. The revelations which have taken
place respecting the infirmaries of our union poor-
houses in London have called forth a feeling of uni-
versal horror • but, gentlemen, that is only a part
of a large subject. It will be necessary for us to
consider how far we can improve not only th gen
e erl
administration of that branch, but also how we can
improve other branches of the Government of the
great metropolis. (Hear, hear.) This is a ques-
tion which will demand the utmost labour, and
the gravest consideration. Then there are ques-
tions connected with the administration of the law,
such as the code of bankruptcy, which can be no
longer delayed, in
a which must be dealt with n
a large and comprehensive spirit. I might refer—
to other matters also which require •
immediate
attention ; and, gentlemen, my opinion is that
if the new parliament gives its attention to those
matters it will lay the foundation of a claim to the
support of the country. lam far from wishing that
time should be employediourt.
mere discussions as to the
best principles on which eal power should be dis-
tributed in the country,P unless those who undertake
to raise those discussions can come forward with the
certainty of carrying a measure which will give satis-
faction to men of a temperate and rational spirit,
and which may strengthen the existing institutions
of the country. (Cheers.) We are taunted some-
timess with not having_ a policy. The persons who say
that are generally eccentric individuals—(a laugh)
—who are interested in some particular, fantastic
scheme, in which they think are involved all the
causes of national prosperity and popular greatness.
We don't pretend to have a policy, ii that is the de-
finition of a policy ; but our policy to our own minds
is definite and distinct. It is to uphold our Consti-
tution in Church and State—it is to bring in all
those measures, and pursue in every respect that
policy which will secure for this country a continu-
ance of prosperity and peace. That appears to me
to be the policy which should be pursued by an Eng-
lish Ministry, and if it be pursued in spirit and in
truth it will entitle them to, and obtain for them,
the confidence and support of their fellow-cuntry-
men. (Cheers.) Again, I thank you with the
utmost sincerity for the great honour you have done
me in once more electing me a member of the House
of Commons, and thereby publicly ratifying the
choice of your Sovereign. (Loud cheers.)
A vote of thanks having been voted to the high
of the Sheriff, on the motion of the Chancellor
Ex-
chequer, the proceedings terminated.
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